2022-09-28 WS & CC Meeting Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville City Council Work Session & Meeting Minutes September 28, 2022 in favor. Motion carried. nd 2. Ordinance Revisions (First Reading/Waive 2 Reading) – Stormwater Administrator Statz explained that the City’s most recent MS4 audit found that the City’s regulations were in deficiency and needed to be updated. He explained that the City had 12 months to revise their code and become in compliance. He requested that Council waive the second reading of the revisions as the amendments were needed to be forwarded to the Pollution Control Agency in October. He reported that the Planning & Zoning Commission held the public hearing and that the code is less restrictive, more practical and acknowledges Centerville’s clay soils along with wellhead protection zoning and raingardens. He also reported that MN Cities and lobbyists have worked hard on behalf of cities to make changes to regulations. Motion by Council Member Mosher, seconded by Council Member Koski to Adopt the Ordinance Revisions – Stormwater as Presented. All in favor. Motion carried. 3. Ordinance Revisions (First Reading) a. Nuisance (Diseased Trees) Administrator Statz stated that the City’s current ordinance addresses specific diseased of trees versus all dead or dying trees. He stated that staff felt that rather than addressing specific diseases, the language should address dead or dying to simplify the code. He reported that the Planning & Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing and recommended approval as submitted. Discussion ensued regarding the Public Works Director being delegated to make the decisions regarding “dead or dying” trees and whether he was an arborist if challenged. As this was the first reading, no action was required. b. Liquor Licensing Administrator Statz stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing and is recommending the amendments. He stated that the suggested revision is being made in an attempt to aid in redevelopment of the Downtown area. Mayor Love stated that the City’s main concern for the public regarding safety and vandalism. As this was the first reading, no action was required. 4. EDA Appointment Assistant City Administrator Lewis stated that the EDA completed candidate interviews for a vacancy on September 21, 2022 due to a term of a position ending on July 30, 2022 (6 year term). She stated that two (2) candidates were interviewed, Mr. Tony Smith and Ms. Chris Swenson. She stated that both candidates were qualified for the vacancy and that the Authority chose to recommend Ms. Swenson to fill the vacancy. Motion by Council Member Mosher, seconded by Council Member Koski to Appoint Ms. Chris Page 7 of 9