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CITY OF CENTERVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 10, 2011
6:30 p.m.
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled
meeting of August 10, 2011, at City Hall, 1880 Main Street.
PRESENT: Mayor Tom Wilharber
Council Member Ben Fehrenbacher
Council Member Steve King
Council Member D. Love
ABSENT: Council Member Jeff Paar
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 agenda with Council and requested adding the following items
under Updates; Rush Line Corridor, I35E/W Coalition and Trail Maps.
Motion by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher, to
approve the Agenda with the additions requested by Mayor Wilharber. All in favor.
Motion Passed Unanimously.
IV.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.July 27, 2011 City Council Meeting Minutes
Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Love, to approve
the July 27, 2011 City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. All in favor. Motion Passed
Unanimously.
2.July 27, 2011 City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes
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Motion by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher, to approve
the July 27, 2011 City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes as presented. All in favor.
Motion Passed Unanimously.
V.CONSENT AGENDA
1.City of Centerville July 28, 2011 through August 10, 2011 Claims (Check #26581-26605
& (Check #
2.Centennial Lakes Police Department Claims through July 28, 2011 (Check #8528-8536)
3.Encroachment Agreement ~ Fence, 7221 Clear Ridge (Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Stephney)
4.Parks & Recreation Committee Recommendation to Expend, Not to Exceed, $750 for
September 10 & 17, 2011 Movies in the Park Program
nd
5.Encroachment Agreement ~ Fence, 1950 – 72 Street (Mr. & Mrs. John LaValle)
Motion by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member King, to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion Passed Unanimously.
VI.AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES
None.
VII.OLD BUSINESS
1.Xcel Energy Franchise Ordinance ~ Tabled from Previous Meetings.
Attorney Glaser stated that he had recently contacted Xcel Energy requesting an updated
document; however, Xcel was unable to provide. Item was tabled.
VIII.NEW BUSINESS
None.
IX.ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES
City Administrator Larson requested Council schedule a work session following the next City
Council meeting to continue budget discussions as the preliminary levy for 2012 needs to be
adopted in September.
City Administrator Larson reported that Veit has made a claim for extras on the trail project, due
to the State shutdown, that total over $40,000. The City Engineer will determine if all of the
claims are justified.
City Administrator Larson discussed with Council the possibility of tearing down the buildings
on property the city owns at 1688 Sorel. The matter will be placed on the next agenda.
Mayor Wilharber updated the Council on meetings he attended for the Rush Line Corridor and
I35E/W Coalition. The Counties are to approve a second year of the Rush Line Corridor Transit
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Carrier as ridership has increased and all reports are favorable. Mayor Wilharber informed the
I35E/W Coalition members of the dissatisfaction in the way the traffic is diverted at the
st
intersection of CSAH14 and 21 Avenue and the problems it is causing residents and business
owners.
Mayor Wilharber discussed the possibility of working with adjoining Cities and Anoka County
on trail maps and signage as a cost saving effort to not reproduce the same materials.
City Attorney Glaser updated the Council on the web based ticket payment and education system
he is currently working on as a potential diversion program. The City has potential to receive
additional revenue from traffic tickets.
City Engineer Statz reported Veit has begun paving some trail segments. Due to the state shut
down Veit will be asking for an extension.
Council Member King stated the Parks & Recreation Committee had questions regarding the
installation of the flag pole at Cornerstone Park and the high cost of the bid for electrical. The
committee requests that staff break down the electrical costs and solicits two additional bids.
Council Member Love stated the Planning & Zoning Commission was able to resolve the last
rezoning suggested by the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and approved new standards for granting
zoning variances. This will come to City Council for review and approval.
Mayor Wilharber stated the Fire Steering Committee meeting did not have a quorum and was
rescheduled for next week.
Council Member Fehrenbacher questioned when Anoka County was going to do the speed study
requested by City Council. City Administrator Larson said the County wanted to wait until the
interchange at 35E was completed, but he will contact the Highway Department to determine if
the speed study has been scheduled.
X.ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher to
Adjourn the meeting of August 10, 2011 at 7:o5 p.m.. All in favor. Motion carried
unanimously.
Transcribed by Kim Stephan, Rec. /Sec.
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