2020-03-11 CC Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes March 11, 2020 downtown area. Ms. Nicks stated that she does not feel that this parcel is the right location for a 3-story apartment building, if she would have known that this was what was proposed for the location she and her husband would never have purchased their home where they did. She stated that she is very opposed to the building and the use of TIF. Mr. Steve King, 1724 Sorel Street, stated that he agrees with the audience and stated that he will again run for office in November. He stated two (2) weeks ago Council was speaking of a new irrigation system in the downtown area. He also stated that he remembers when the Centerville Road project was being constructed the City spent roughly $340,000 for storm water drainage which was to curtail downtown drainage and now the City desires to expand that system with spending an additional $168,000 with placement on properties other than that owned by the City. He had concern for placing infrastructure on privately owned property that could be sold in the future. He asked if the City would lose credits if this occurred. City Administrator Statz explained that the City utilizes water from the pond in the area to irrigate the ballfields and parts of LaMotte Park. The City received credits that were utilized to offset the necessity to construct ponds or rain gardens with the Centerville Road project. He also stated that these same credits have been used elsewhere with other street projects within town. Administrator Statz stated that when completing the 2009 Street Project the City did not have stormwater credits and raingardens were a requirement. He stated that the expansion is due to the redevelop of the area and separate agreements would be entered into with the private property owners which would protect the City’s interests. Mr. King felt that this was a hidden cost to the project. Lengthy discussion ensued. Ms. Julie Lindsay, 1687 Sorel Street, stated that the City had purchase property for approximately $200,000 she was under the impression that it was purchased for housing a stormwater pond. She stated that with this development that is where the intended parking lot would be. City Administrator Statz stated that there was a pond design for the property. Ms. Mary Beth Wasiloski, 1688 Heritage Street, stated that she also resides directly across from the proposed development and that she has fond memories of ice skating on the parcel along with the fire station being located there. She also stated that she believed that the downtown area was along Main Street. She felt that she does not see space for retail in the area unless private homes are purchased. She felt that several buildings in the area could use remodeling or updating already. She felt that the rent level would be difficult to achieve if economic times became difficult, felt that Council should concentrate on Main Street as the downtown area and she commended the attendees of the meeting for their participation. Ms. Wasiloski stated that residents are not in favor of the development and they believe they will lose their sense of community due to it. She asked the process for the Mayor’s seat fulfillment. Attorney Glaser stated in the short term a new mayor will be appointed by the remaining members of the council to fill out the rest of the Mayor’s term. Ms. Wasiloski questioned when this would happen. Mr. Glaser explained the process by stating if a Council Member is chosen to be Mayor, then that seat is filled by the remain years left of the running position. If two (2) years remain it would be appointed but if more than two (2) year remain there would be a special election. Ms. Wasiloski asked about a vote and when that process could take place. She stated that a new Mayor and Council Member will be appointed then the item will come back to Council for Page 11 of 18