2023-05-24 WS CC Meeting Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes May 24, 2023 stacking of trucks along CSAH14 near 2050/2070 Main Street. He stated that the Conditional Use Permit associated with the building does not allow for this specifically and there are safety concerns associated with drivers unstrapping their loads on the shoulder and concerns for vehicle passage. Administrator Statz stated that is no signage along Main Street as the issue has not been encountered up until the business started operating. He reported that two (2) meetings have taken place with the owner regarding the issue and the City has received several emails from neighboring businesses that they would allow temporary on street parking of these vehicles on Commerce Drive. Mayor Love questioned whether parking was legal on CSAH14 in that vicinity. Administrator Statz stated that the city made it no parking in 2009/2011 but has no signage. City Attorney Glaser stated that legally a ticket cannot be written when the area is unmarked. There was concern for the definition of “parking” and some scenarios were given (i.e., brakes on engine running, vehicle in park, etc.) Public Comment Mr. Lucas Wiborg, Curtis Ventures, appeared before Council and stated that the stacking of vehicles along CSAH14 was an unforeseen operational issue with roofing being highly seasonal, labor shortages and inventory fluctuations. Mr. Wiborg stated that he has been in discussions with both the tenant and City staff, is aware of the recommended no parking map and would like to suggest modifications to the map as presented as he has provided adjacent business support for temporary, on street parking on Commerce Drive. Mr. Wiborg stated that seven businesses have presented the city with letters of support for this suggestion. He stated that Rumble and ADL also provided letters that were received later than the packet was revised. Mr. Wiborg could like consideration for needs of users. Discussion ensued regarding seeking alternatives with preference being parking on Commerce Drive’s south side where there is no development, re-striping of the existing roadway to allow for, amount of stacking that would be desired (3-4 parking spaces), current parking situation along CSAH14 with some on Michaud Way, not allowing vehicle parking for other businesses on Fairview, parking not being overnight, seasonal (April/June) and semi parking only, forwarding back to Planning & Zoning for more additional consideration and public input, direction of trucks parked along Commerce Drive and ease of access on to CSAH14 to gain access to the site, posting signage along CSAH14 as No Parking. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member King to Forward the Item Back to the Planning & Zoning Commission for Further Discussion and Input. Discussion ensued regarding the number of parking spaces, ease of access onto Main Street, parking not being in front of businesses, etc. All in favor. Motion carried. 3. Set Date for Strategic Plan Review Work Session Administrator Statz stated that he is suggesting that a Work Session be scheduled to discuss reviewing of the Strategic Plan due to timing and length of meeting. He asked if Council wanted to have a Work Session or two on the first meeting of the month or a separate meeting date that would allow for lengthier discussion. He felt that review could be had regarding what has been completed and what remained for the remaining year as six months are difficult to finish up projects. Page 5 of 7