HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-12-14 WS CC Meeting Minutes - Approved
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City Council 2011-12-14 at 7:37 p.m.
Minutes of Work Session
Present were Mayor Tom Wilharber, Council members Jeff Paar, Steve King, D Love,
and Ben Fehrenbacher. Also present were Mark Statz of Stantec, City Attorney Kurt
Glaser, Paul Palzer, Public Works Director and Finance Director Mike Jeziorski.
Pavement Management Plan/2012 Overlay Project.
Council reviewed the
pavement management plan and discussed the 2012 street mill and overlay
component. Engineer Mark Statz had raised questions of whether the mill and overlay
would be sufficient improvement for the streets planned for 2012. When these streets
were considered for the 2009 project, a more substantial improvement was proposed.
Public Works Director Palzer indicated that he didn’t think that continuing the
program as contemplated in 2009 is affordable nor in his opinion, give results that are
worth the added cost. His plan called for a 2 inch overlay and he believes that will
provide a satisfactory solution. Even if the work only lasted half of the expected life,
the mill and overlay could be repeated in six or seven years and still be substantially
less overall cost than was anticipated in 2009.
Council considered the possibility of moving up the 2013 streets while further
analysis is done on the 2012 streets. After considerable discussion, the consensus was
to delay the first phase of the pavement management plan to 2013. The plan may be
accelerated at that time to get the streets back in the time line that was proposed
initially.
Staff will inspect the streets this spring after the frost is out to determine how to
proceed and new recommendations will be presented to Council at that time.
New Home Construction Abatement.
Council member Fehrenbacher made a
presentation showing the possible benefits of offering a tax abatement as an incentive
to construct new homes in Centerville. He felt that it may be a good investment if the
inventory of available lots can be developed over a much shorter period of time than
would occur without the incentive. After considerable discussion the consensus was
that the matter deserves more study. Staff will do some additional research for
presentation at a future work session.
Meter Remote Reader Installation Plan.
Council reviewed a recommendation
from staff that the city move forward with installing remote reader devices in all
homes and businesses in Centerville. Staff suggested a two-year plan such that all
homes are done by mid-to-late 2013. This follows the installation of the remote read
devices on about 200 homes that was completed this year. After discussion,
consensus was to place the recommendation on the next agenda for consideration.
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CDBGGrant Re-Application to acquire two properties in downtown.
Staff
reported that Anoka County has invited applications for the 2012 funding cycle for
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The competitive application
would be due in early 2012 for funding later in 2012. Staff asked whether the City
should apply for the acquisition of the two properties currently for sale in Block 8. An
application was submitted in late 2011 for this, but funding was not available.
Consensus was that the matter should be placed on the agenda for consideration of
authorizing a grant application.
Stormwater Management Plan.
Staff reported that the City is required to update its
Stormwater Management Plan that was done in 2004. Requirements are being
mandated by Rice Creed Watershed District, and it appears that the city must meet
their requirements. Stantec submitted a proposal for the update. The estimated cost is
about $10,000. Council member Fehrenbacher suggested that the City solicit
proposals from other engineers in order to get the lowest cost. Council member Paar
suggested that it maybe beneficial to accept the Stantec (formerly Bonestroo)
proposal as they did the first plan and are familiar with the city. Consensus was that
the matter should be placed on the next Council meeting agenda for a decision.
Personnel Policy.
Administrator Larson reviewed changes that he is recommending
to the city personnel policy. Most changes were minor and included some that were
directed by council during the budget cycle. Consensus was that the policy was
satisfactory and should be placed on the agenda for approval.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:35 p.m.
Dallas Larson, Administrator