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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-01-11 CC Minutes - Approved CITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 11, 2012 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled meeting of January 11, 2012, at City Hall, 1880 Main Street. PRESENT: Mayor Tom Wilharber Council Member Ben Fehrenbacher (Arrived @ 6:34 p.m.) Council Member Steve King Council Member D. Love Council Member Jeff Paar ABSENT: None STAFF: City Administrator Dallas Larson Finance Director Mike Jeziorski 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. III.APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Mayor reviewed the Set Agenda with Council. (Check #26979-27002) w/Voided Check #26991- Page 8a-8b) The Mayor requested that Under New Business, Item #5 – Authorize Continuing Well Agreement w/Central Bank in the Event of Foreclosure (7085 Progress Road) be added. Motion by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher, to approve the Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IV.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. December 28, 2011 City Council Meeting Minutes Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member King, to approve the December 28, 2011 City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. V.CONSENT AGENDA Page 1 of 5 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes January 11, 2012 City of Centerville December 28, 2011 through January 11, 2012 Claims (Check #26959- 26978) & (Check #26979-27002) w/Voided Check #26991 1.Centennial Fire District Claims through December 27, 2011 (Check #5141-5144) 2.Renewal of Membership in Materials Management Division Cooperative Purchasing Venture Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Love, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. VI.AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES None. VII.OLD BUSINESS 1.Massage Establishment, Massage Therapist Licensing & Renewal Fees At the last meeting, the Mayor requested additional research and that this item be placed back on the agenda. Administrator Larson stated that Staff provided a listing of area municipalities’ fees for Therapist licenses. It was noted that some communities charge lower fees than Centerville and some communities are choosing not to license these types of establishments. Administrator Larson also stated that several years back, the city had an individual apply for a Therapist License and the background check reported previous prostitution charges. Without licensing and the background check, that would not have been apparent. Administrator Larson reported that the city currently has one licensee providing massage services, she has been licensed for approximately 3 years and has had no issues with her business. Following discussion of Council Members, it was determined to address the issue prior to budgeting and fee discussions for the 2013 renewals. VIII.NEW BUSINESS 1. Res. #12-001 – Authorizing Appointing Acting Mayor & Order of Succession Mayor Wilharber suggested inserting council members by seniority. Council was comfortable with that. Motion by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member King, to approve Res. #12-001 as discussed. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Res. #12-002 – Assigning Duties as they Relate to Handling Banking Transactions Administrator Larson stated that this is an annual Resolution with the same duties assigned to Staff as last year. City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes January 11, 2012 Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher, to approve Res. #12-002 – Assigning Duties as they Relate to Handling Banking Transaction. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Res. #12-003 – 2012 Appointments Mayor Wilharber reviewed the appointments that were made in 2011 and asked Council Members their interests. Discussion was had regarding contacting Ms. Michelle Lakso to ascertain whether she desired to remain on the Economic Development Authority and if she knew of a business owner in the community that desired to serve on the Committee. Discussion ensued regarding the Drainage Ordinance Committee, its purpose and necessity. Kurt stated that this Committee had been on the records for numerous years and is required when certain drainage/ditch issues are handled. Consensus was to change the membership of the Drainage Committee to be the Council. Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Love, to approve Res. #12-003 – Appointments as discussed. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Workers Compensation Renewal (LMCIT) ~ Coverage for Elected/Appointed Officials Administrator Larson reviewed the coverage, associated premiums of approximately $70/year for the Council and a like amount for the Park and Rec Committee and Planning and Zoning Commission. Administrator Larson explained that the City does carry coverage for volunteers and many times Council, Committee, Commission members volunteer for events sponsored by the City and they would be eligible to utilize that coverage if injured while being a volunteer; however, if an elected/appointed official is serving in the capacity of the position that they have been elected or appointed to carry out, they would not. Administrator Larson stated that with this coverage, they would be treated as an employee in their appointed or elected position for the purpose of workers compensation coverage only. Council Members Love had concern that he serves on the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust Board and that there may be a conflict of interest. Consensus of the Council was to provide this coverage for Council, Committee and Commission Members and directed staff to prepare a resolution for their next meeting. 6. Authorizing Continuing Well Agreement w/Central Bank in the Event of Foreclosure Attorney Glaser reported that the City of Centerville had entered into an agreement with the property owner of 7085 Progress Road regarding the repair/replacement of the existing well on the property, the timing of the downtown redevelopment, installation of municipal services relative to the location of the property and requirements of City Code related to municipal services. Attorney Glaser reported that the property owner is in the midst of foreclosure proceedings and the foreclosing bank has agreed to enter into the same agreement with the City. Attorney Glaser recommended that Council continue the agreement with the foreclosing bank. If Council chose not to do that he would need to respond to the courts on the City’s behalf to preserve the agreement beyond the foreclosure. City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes January 11, 2012 Council Member Love reported that due to his employment he has participated in other dealings with the firm Murnane/Brandt Attorneys at Law but did not feel it was a conflict of interest. Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Paar, to Continue the Current Well Agreement w/Central Bank in the Event of Foreclosure on the Montain Property located at 7085 Progress Road. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IX.ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES 1.City Administrator a. DNR Forestry Grant Administrator Larson reported that previously the City received grant funding from the DNR for trees that were installed in Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park last year as part of a Boy Scout project. The grant encumbered park property for thirty years. Administrator Larson stated that this grant would have similar restrictions and does not pay for trees planted on private property. Further, City code requires front-yard planting but does not allow boulevard plantings. Administrator Larson reported that the grant can only be utilized on public property and felt that the City would not benefit from this grant and this time. b. “Shovel Ready” Program Administrator Larson reported that the City owned property along Commerce Drive was certified “Shovel Ready” allowing it to be unique and marketed differently by DEED. c.Other Administrator Larson stated that recently he and Staff met with staff from the City of Lexington regarding shared services for building inspections and that is proceeding. Administrator Larson reported that he and Staff would again be meeting with them in the near future to continue discussions. Mayor Wilharber questioned whether additional discussions were had with the individuals interested in the lease option for the City’s old Public Works site. Administrator Larson stated that due to the holidays, there has been a temporary delay in discussions. Attorney Glaser reported that the ticket education program is coming to an end, Administrators would be receiving reports within the next week, positive offender and police department feedback, addressed concerns regarding revenue and allocation of funding. Engineer Statz reported that Staff is continuing to work with the contractor regarding the trail project overages. Council Member Love reported that the Planning & Zoning Commission has been discussing the current snowmobile ordinance and bringing it in line with surrounding communities for ease of enforcement and user understanding. City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes January 11, 2012 Council Member Fehrenbacher reported that labor negotiations with the Sergeants Union and non-union employees have been completed and contracts are in place for 2012 and 2013. Council Member King reported that the Parks & Recreation Committee cancelled their January 14 skate night/hayride event due to the lack of ice and warm temperatures. Council Member King reported that the next event would be held on February 11, 2012 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Mayor Wilharber reported that he had discussions with the Chief of Police regarding attendance of an officer at meetings on a quarterly basis. Chief Coan agreed to have a representative available to attend. Mayor Wilharber also reported that he had received several complaints regarding snowplowing and private ponds. Mayor Wilharber stated that he has not received additional comments from the same residents following Administrator Larson’s handling of the calls. X.ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Paar, to adjourn the regularly scheduled meeting of January 11, 2012 at 7:25 p.m. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. Transcribed by Staff member, Teresa Bender