2020-03-11 CC Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes March 11, 2020 costs, debt services and mowing. Additional items that could also be considered would be the impact on the school system, unofficial precedence and the possible impact on county government. Administrator Statz stated the apartments and townhomes fit the current zoning. If the population increases to 5,000 the City would be eligible to receive road assistance that is not currently possible. The other things to consider would be major infrastructure improvements that would have to be made to accommodate the downtown redevelopment with roughly $400,000 in CDBG funds which would need to be repaid if the affordable component is not met (this includes the property sitting vacant). Administrator Statz showed several examples of Trident Development’s projects that they had completed and provided several scenarios of the use of TIF or not using TIF and how it may impact the City. Mayor Paar stated that this would likely bring in more businesses, which would bring in more tax base. He also stated that the City does not desire a “cookie cutter”, box building for that area. He stated that Council desired that the construction in the area to spur additional development and commercial businesses. Mayor Paar opened the floor for discussion. Mr. Chris Loomis, 7248 LaValle Drive, questioned the TIF processes and stated it looks like the money that is going back to the developer is actually coming from the developer and there is no new tax being applied to the homeowner. Administrator Statz stated that is correct and stated that the city would not ask the existing tax payer to cover a payment to them. He explained that it is a pay-as-you-go system. Mr. Loomis thanked the Mayor for his service. Mr. David Kilian, 1690 Sorel Street, stated he has lived in Centerville for over 30 years. When he and his wife first moved, there was a bar across the street, City Hall and Fire Department on Sorel Street which was the downtown. He stated currently their southern view is a nice open lot. He stated that the bar remains across the street, and they would prefer not to have a 3-story building to look at. He stated when he was on Planning and Zoning they changed the height of the building to 2-story and desired to know when modifications were made that would allow a 3-story building. He asked about the trails that are on the property. Administrator Statz stated with the rerouting of the trail they would most likely go to the western edge. Mr. Kilian asked whether the street width and his property as currently there was about 3 feet from the northern curb. He asked if that was going to go further north or south. Administrator Statz stated that it was going to be more towards the south side but they were going to try to center it more. Mr. Kilian stated he desires not to have an apartment building be constructed on the parcels. Mr. Ed Szulim, 1721 Heritage Street, stated one of his concerns was answered previously about paying more taxes, if so, he would be opposed due to being assessed for the street project. He asked council if the new development would be paying any of the costs of the road reconstruction? Mayor Paar asked Administrator Statz if this could be added to part of the agreement with the developer? Administrator Statz stated that the City does collect an escrow for damages so if damages caused by them occur, they would be held liable. He also stated the streets are designed to handle 9 tons which is a very robust road. Mr. Szulim asked if they were going to install in stoplights on Centerville Road and Main Street. Administrator Statz stated there could be a traffic light or a roundabout put in at some point but there would have to be a traffic study completed and at this time there are no plans for that. Page 4 of 18