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Home My WebLink About2011-07-13 CC Minutes - Approved CITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 13, 2011 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled meeting of July 13, 2011, at City Hall, 1880 Main Street. PRESENT: Mayor Tom Wilharber Council Member Ben Fehrenbacher Council Member Steve King Council Member Jeff Paar ABSENT: Council Member D. Love STAFF: City Administrator Dallas Larson City Attorney Kurt Glaser City Engineer Mark Statz I.CALL TO ORDER Mayor Wilharber called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II.PUBLIC HEARING(S) None scheduled. III.APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Wilharber reviewed the set agenda with Council. Council Member Paar requested adding updates for discussion on the Meadow Circle drainage problem, the downtown colored concrete and 2010 seal coating issues. Council Member Fehrenbacher requested adding an update on the Centennial Lakes Police Department. Mayor Wilharber added the possible of appointment of Mr. Russ Koski to the Planning & Zoning Commission as #1A under New Business. Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher, to approve the Set Agenda with the above additions. All in favor. Motion Passed Unanimously. Mayor Wilharber requested adding Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Winter, 7138 Shad Avenue, under Awards, Presentations & Appearances to address the Council regarding drainage problems. Amendment to the Agenda was accepted by Council Member Paar and Council Member Fehrenbacher. City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes July 13, 2011 IV.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. June 22, 2011 City Council Meeting Minutes Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member King, to approve the June 22, 2011 City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. V.CONSENT AGENDA 1.City of Centerville June 23, 2011 through July 13, 2011 Claims (Check #26474- 265220 & Check #26523-26540) 2.Centennial Fire District Claims through July 1, 2011 (Check #4862-4875 & 4876- 4887. 3.Centennial Lakes Police Department Claims through June 28, 2011 (Check #8472-8500) Voided Check #8470 & 8471) 4.Proposal for Tennis Court Maintenance (Resurfacing) Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member King, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion Passed Unanimously. VI.AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES 1. Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Winter, 7138 Shad Avenue Mr. Winter had concerns regarding drainage on his property in the rear yard and stated that with the 2009 Street Project, drain tile was installed through the rear yards of neighboring properties but excluded theirs. Mr. Winter stated that he continues to have drainage issues and his neighbors do not and he would like the City to consider a solution that would resolve the problem. City Engineer Statz stated that the drain tile was stopped short of Mr. Winter’s property, but he would need additional time to research the item. Council directed Engineer Statz to view the property, research the item and report back to Council at their next meeting. VII.OLD BUSINESS 1. Xcel Energy Franchise Ordinance ~ Tabled from Previous Meetings City Attorney Glaser recommended Council continue to table this item. VIII.NEW BUSINESS 1A. Appointment of Mr. Russ Koski to the Planning & Zoning Commission Page 2 of 6 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes July 13, 2011 Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Paar, to appoint Mr. Russ Koski to the Planning & Zoning Commission. All in favor. Motion Passed Unanimously 1.Joint Powers Agreement Between the City of Lino Lakes, City of Centerville & Anoka County – Park Facility (Extension of Sewer/Water Services Through the City of Lino Lakes) City Attorney Glaser briefly reviewed the agreement with Council and stated that he felt the content was agreeable. City Administrator Larson stated that the extension of sewer and water services would probably not happen until 2012 and would be completed in two phases. Council Member King questioned inspections and fees for same. Administrator Larson explained that these fees would be included in the permit fees. Administrator Larson stated that the agreement also includes the shower/restroom areas which have been served by the city for several years. Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve the Joint Powers Agreement between the Cities of Lino Lakes, Centerville and the County of Anoka as presented. All in favor. Motion Passed Unanimously. 2.2012 North Metro Telecommunications Commission Budget Commission Liaison/Council Member King briefly reviewed the proposed 2012 Budget with Council. Administrator Larson stated that the Cable Commission Budget is fully funded by franchise fees and has no affect on the City’s budget. Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member King, to approve the proposed 2012 North Metro Telecommunications Commission Budget as presented. All in favor. Motion Passed Unanimously. 3.MnWARN Membership Administrator Larson briefly reviewed the Minnesota Water Agency Response Network (MnWARN) Mutual Aid Agreement with Council, stating that there are numerous benefits to becoming a member of MnWARN which is a statewide program. The City already has in place Mutual Aid Agreements with neighboring communities (Hugo and Lino Lakes); however, if an event were to take place that would affect all three communities, communities in outlying areas may be in a better position to assist Centerville. Council Member King felt that he was unable to vote favorably on this item due to lack of information with the State shutdown. Page 3 of 6 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes July 13, 2011 Attorney Glaser explained that this agreement is currently in the formative stages and at any point, the City may choose not to participate due to a voluntary out clause. Attorney Glaser stated that there is no fee to participate, it is funded by the Federal Government and is basically a listing of equipment, that if needed, the City could utilize. Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher, to approve the MnWARN Membership Agreement as presented. Ayes – 3, Nays – 1 (King). Motion Carried. 4.Change Order #1 – Downtown Storm Water Reclamation System – Contract C (Irrigation System Controls) Engineer Statz stated that upon Staff’s suggestions for modifications to the original contract, the change order was instituted for the system controls. Engineer Statz also stated that completion dates have been contained in the change order process. Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve Change Order #1 – Downtown Storm Water Reclamation System – Contract C (Irrigation System Controls) as presented. All in favor. Motion Passed Unanimously. 5.Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation for Designation of Interim Uses in B-1 District Administrator Larson stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission at their last meeting chose to recommend to Council their findings and decision regarding the interim uses in the B-1 District. Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher, to approve the Findings & Decision of the Planning & Zoning Commission relating to Designation of Interim Uses in the B-1 District (Industrial Park, Block 1, Lots 3-9. All in favor. Motion Passed Unanimously. 6.Trail Project ~ Report Impacts of State Shutdown Engineer Statz reported that upon the State’s shutdown, all trail project construction had been halted. Administrator Larson informed Council that while the City was hoping there was a way to restart the project, it is not feasible and there are too many risks in doing so. Thus, the project will remain suspended. There are erosion control procedures in place that the contractor will continue to monitor. 7.St. Paul Board of Water Commissioners/City of Centerville Permit Agreement ~ Use of Property by Bald Eagle Water Ski Club Page 4 of 6 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes July 13, 2011 Administrator Larson stated that this agreement with the City will allow the Bald Eagle Water Ski Club the use of the property located near Goiffon Road and Main Street that is abutting the City property (Trail Side Park) and Centerville Lake. Attorney Glaser stated that he has had the opportunity to review the agreement and is satisfied with it. Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member King, to approve the Agreement Between the Board of Water Commissioners of the City of St. Paul and the City of Centerville for use of the property abutting Centerville Lake at Trail Side Park as presented. All in favor. Motion Passed Unanimously. 8.Pay Request #3, Final Payment – GM Contracting ~ $20,162.51 (CDBG Water Service Connection Project) Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher, to approve the Final Pay Request for GM Contracting in the amount of $20,162.51 (CDBG Water Service Connection Project) as presented. All in favor. Motion Passed Unanimously. IX.ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES Administrator Larson reported that the cities of Centerville, Circle Pines and Lexington are working together on an animal ordinance draft that was submitted today to staff for review. This ordinance will remove animal licensing, but provide for licensing of kennels, pet stores and honey bees. The Potentially Dangerous Dog Ordinance that was previously developed will be part of the final document. Administrator Larson reported that the Public Works Director Palzer has suggested multiple solutions for the drainage problems on Meadow Circle which will be reviewed at the next Council Work Session. Administrator Larson stated that due to the State shutdown, no further information can be brought before the Council regarding the colored concrete in the downtown area. Mayor Wilharber felt if the shutdown continues, the City should consider repairs on their own due to potential worsening throughout the winter months. Council Member Paar previously requested that several roads contained in the 2010 Seal Coating Project be looked at due to uneven wear. City Engineer Statz and Public Works Director Palzer felt that there were no areas of concern and overall, the roadways were experiencing normal wear and tear. Council Member Fehrenbacher reported that an offer had been made to a candidate that would replace the officer who recently resigned and that the Centennial Lakes Police Department’s budget had been approved with minor increases. Page 5 of 6 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes July 13, 2011 X.ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Paar, to Adjourn the Meeting of July 13, 2011 at 7:34 p.m. All in favor. Motion Passed Unanimously. Transcribed by: Staff Member Stephan Page 6 of 6