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Home My WebLink About2011-03-23 CC Minutes - Approved CITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 23, 2011 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled meeting on March 23, 2011, at City Hall, 1880 Main Street. PRESENT: Acting Mayor Jeff Paar Council Member Ben Fehrenbacher Council Member D. Love Council Member Steve King ABSENT: Mayor Thomas Wilharber STAFF: City Administrator Dallas Larson City Attorney Kurt Glaser City Engineer Mark Statz I. CALL TO ORDER Acting Mayor Jeff Paar called the March 23, 2011, City Council meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. II.PUBLIC HEARING(S) None. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Council was presented with a set agenda which contained additional checks (#26244-26260 w/Check #26249 Voided) issued since the packet was completed on March 18, 2011. Request was made to add Item #4 – Approval of Local #49 Contract under New Business. Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Love to Approve the Set Agenda as Presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.March 9, 2011 City Council Meeting Minutes Acting Mayor Paar questioned whether there were additions or modifications. Motion by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher to approve the March 9, 2011 City Council Meeting Minutes. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. V. CONSENT AGENDA 1. City of Centerville March 9, 2011 through March 18, 2011 Claims (Check #26213-26243) & (Check #26244-26260 w/Check #26249 Voided) 2. Centennial Fire District Claims through March 4, 2011 (Check #4721-4732) City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes March 23, 2011 3. Centennial Lakes Police Department Claims through March 10, 2011 (Check #8278-8307) & Voided Check #/8278 4. Acceptance of Ms. Jenny Dosch’s Resignation from EDA Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Love to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. VI. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES 1.Ms. Kate McPherson, Anoka County, Joint Law Enforcement Council Several individuals from Anoka County (County Attorney, Tony Palumbo; County Attorney’s Head of Operations, Ms. Kate McPherson; Sheriff’s Department, Deputy Chief Tom Wells; and Commissioner Rhonda Sivarajah) were present to discuss the 40 year history of the Joint Law Enforcement Council and their goal of replacing an outdated public safety database. A short video was presented explaining the importance of speed, accuracy, sharing capabilities, archiving and necessity of upgrading the current 12 year old system with all County agencies (Fire, Police, Dispatch/911, Sheriff’s Department and Jails). Commissioner Sivarajah explained funding efforts relating to legislative modifications that would allow for public safety bonding similar to the bonding for the 800 megahertz system. Commissioner Sivarajah stated that all municipalities within Anoka County (21) would cost share an anticipated 3 ½-5 ½ million dollar project by a direct levy made by Anoka County and only Anoka County municipalities would have the capability of utilizing the system. It is anticipated that a home valued at $200,000 would be charged approximately $3 - $4.00 annually. Commissioner Sivarajah reported that the 800 megahertz system is costing the same home approximately $7.00 annually and that bond will sunset in 2012 . Council Members desired to be assured that by committing to the resolution they are not committing to costs above and beyond that were brought forward this evening. Commission Sivarajah stated that the resolution only showed support for the legislative action that would be necessary for funding. Ms. Sivirajah reported that both the cities of Ramsey and Circle Pines have supported the effort. Motion by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher to adopt Res. #11- 006 – Supporting the Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement Council as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2.Mr. George Eilertson, Northland Securities Mr. Eilertson discussed with Council the presented resolution for Council’s consideration and the City’s bond rate from Standard & Poors of AA. Mr. Eilertson explained the factors that are taken into consideration for the rating system. Mr. Eilertson reminded Council that this new bond would be combining two previous bonds and allowing the City to take advantage of the lower interest rates and cost savings for paying agent fees on one bond. Mr. Eilertson stated that Northland Securities had received a total of six (6) bids from underwriting firms and United Bankers Bank was the most favorable with an interest rate of 1.86%. Mr. Eilertson explained that due to timing of the transaction, the dollar amount would need to be increased to $2,760,000 and additional $5,000 allowing for interest from April 1 to April 14, 2011. Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Love to adopt Res. #11- 007 – Accepting proposal on the Sale of $2,760,000 General Obligation Improvement Refunding Page 2 of 5 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes March 23, 2011 Bonds, Series 2011A, Providing for Their Issuance and Pledging for the Security Thereof Certain Revenues as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. VII. OLD BUSINESS 1.Planning & Zoning Commission a.Adopting Findings Relating to Amending Chapter 156 (Section 156.025) City Administrator Larson stated that with presumptions/goals made during the construction of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, several components were conflicting and that slight modifications or additions of zoning districts would need to be made for integrity of the plan. Administrator Larson explained that a public hearing was already completed and Planning & Zoning is looking for Council’s approval on the zoning items before them to proceed with a rezoning hearing tentatively for May. Administrator Larson stated that similar presumptions were made regarding currently zoned industrial properties and modifying them to the commercial district with interim uses instead of becoming non- conforming with no avenues to enlarge their structures. It was felt that this would allow an existing business to maintain its property value, remain a viable business, growth/expansion opportunities while allowing latitude for alternative uses of the property in the future. Council Member Love stated that affected property owners have discussed this proposed modification and all were supportive and look at it as though it would compliment their current business or prospective businesses for their property. Acting Mayor Paar reminded Council Members and residents that High Density can mean High Quality. Acting Mayor Paar also stated that Council needs to attract businesses to Centerville and retain existing businesses. Council Member King presented Council with Sustainable Development information, requested that Council review it and that it become a part of the official record. Motion by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher to adopt the Planning & Zoning Commission Findings Relating to Amending Chapter 156 (Section 156.025) as presented. All in favor. King Opposed. Motion carried. b.Adoption Ord. #45, Second Series – Amending Chapter 156 (Section 156.025) – Addition of R-3 District Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Love to adopt Ord. #45, Second Series – Amending Chapter 156 (Section 156.025 – Addition of R-3 District) as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. c.Adopting Findings Relating to Amending Chapter 156 (Section 156.030 – Addition of Interim Uses in B-1 District) Motion by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher to adopt the Planning & Zoning Commission Findings Relating to Amending Chapter 156 (Section 156.030 – Addition of Interim Uses in B-1 District) as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Page 3 of 5 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes March 23, 2011 d.Adopting Ord. #46, Second Series – Amending Chapter 156 (Section 156.030 – Addition of Interim Uses in B-1 District) Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Love to adopt Ord. #46, Second Series – Amending Chapter 156 (Section 156.030 – Addition of Interim Uses in B-1 District) as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Bonestroo 2010 Performance Review Mr. Lee Mahn, Vice President of Bonestroo Engineering, was present and stated that his firm serves several municipalities and that the City of Centerville has given them great projects and great experiences both the firm and Mr. Mark Statz. Mr. Mahn stated that he has met with both Dallas and Mark regarding the items stated on the annual review form and greatly appreciates the feedback. Acting Mayor Paar stated that Council would be taking a five (5) minute recess prior to discussing the water meter reading system item, 7:52 p.m. Acting Mayor Paar reconvened the meeting at 7:59 p.m. Water Meter Reading System City Administrator Larson apologized for not being at the previous meeting to discuss the Planning & Zoning items and this item. Administrator Larson reviewed the presented information regarding this item. Council was very concerned with funding of the proposed project and budget implications. Mr. Larson reassured them that the proposed project would not affect the budget. The majority of the funding for the recommended work are monies already taken in and from balances in the Water Fund. The Council expressed interest in continuing the project to include all water meters over the next couple of years. Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member King to Implement Staff’s Recommendation for the Purchase of a Replacement Hand-Held Reader and installing Radio Read Meters for Areas Designated (Hunters Crossing, Pheasant Marsh & Peltier Lake Drive) – Not to Exceed $35,000 as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. VIII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Res. #11-006 – Supporting the Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement Council Previously discussed and adopted. 2. Res. #11-007 – Accepting Proposal on Sale of $2,755,000 G.O. Improvement Refunding Bonds, 2011A Page 4 of 5 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes March 23, 2011 Previously discussed and adopted. 3. Bonestroo 2010 Performance Review Previously discussed. 4. Approval of Local #49 Union Contract adding 16 hours of carry over to PTO at end of year for what is currently allowed. Dallas Recommends sign contract with them. Administrator Larson reported that Union discussions occurred and an acceptable agreement was negotiated for a one year contact that would include additions of an additional 16 hours of carryover PTO hours allowable annually for a total of 208 hours and a Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) as outlined in the presented information. Larson recommended that the Council approve the contract proposal. Motion by Acting Mayor Paar, seconded by Council Member Love to Approve the Local #49 Union Contract with the Modifications as follows: Extend the Current Contract for One Year, Employees are Allowed to Carry Over a Total of 208 Hours of PTO Time, (Increase of 16 Hours), and Renew the CDL MOU for 2011 as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES 1. City Administrator Larson Larson-None; Council Members Love – None; Fehrenbacher – New Police Chief is due to be sworn in tomorrow; King – A proposed County agreement for broadband services has been forwarded to all municipalities’ City Attorneys for their review and input and Acting Mayor Paar reported that Fete des Lacs is July 29-31, 2011 with the parade theme being Solid Gold 60’, 70’s & 80’s. The Centerville Lions, Parks & Recreation and the Parade Committee are all looking for volunteers. The Parade Committee is currently accepting registrations and completed forms may be turned into City Hall. The thth fireworks will be on the 29 with a rain delay date of 30. X.ADJOURNMENT Motion by Acting Mayor Paar, seconded by Council Member Love to Adjourn the meeting of March 23, 2011 at 8:40 p.m.. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Acting Mayor Paar adjourned the regularly schedule meeting of March 23, 2011 at 8:40 p.m. Transcribed by staff Page 5 of 5