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Home My WebLink About2011-11-09 CC Minutes - Approved CITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 9, 2011 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled meeting of November 9, 2011, at City Hall, 1880 Main Street. PRESENT: Mayor Tom Wilharber Council Member Ben Fehrenbacher Council Member Steve King Council Member D. Love Council Member Jeff Paar ABSENT: None 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. III.APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Mayor reviewed the Set Agenda with Council. (Check #26836-26853 With Check #26852 Voided - Page 9a-9b) Council Member Paar requested that Micro Breweries be added under New Business. Mayor Wilharber requested that Fire Steering and Local Government Officials Upcoming Meeting be added under Announcements/Updates. Motion by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member King, to approve the Agenda with the above stated additions. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IV.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.October 26, 2011 City Council Meeting Minutes City of Centerville Council Meeting November 09, 2011 The Mayor questioned whether any members had requests for modifications. Hearing none. Council Member Love requested a correction to the first motion on page 6. Council Member Love stated that he did not abstain from the vote but voted against the motion. Motion by Council Member Fehrebacher, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve the October 26, 2011 City Council Meeting Minutes with the above stated correction. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. V.CONSENT AGENDA 1.City of Centerville October 13, 2011 through October 26, 2011 Claims (Check #26821-26835 & (Check #26836-26852) With Voided Check #26852 2.Centennial Lakes Police Department Claims through October 27, 2011 (Check #8652-8666) 3.Centennial Fire District Claims through October 21, 2011 (Check #5037-5057) 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 None Present VII.OLD BUSINESS 1.Res. #11-0XX – Authorizing Feasibility Report, Plans & Specifications for 2012 Street Improvement Project Administrator Larson, after the apparent confusion at the last Council meeting, suggested that the council defer any action on this project until after another work session. Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Love, to table Res. #11-0XX – Authorizing Feasibility Report, Plans & Specifications for 2012 Street Improvement Project tabled. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. VIII.NEW BUSINESS 1.Res. #11-0XX – Authorizing Use of Funds & Recommitting the Remainder to Signage Procurement ~ Cornerstone Flag Pole Illumination Not to Exceed $300 Administrator Larson explained to Council that the Parks & Recreation Committee previously committed funds to Signage Procurement; however, they now have requested to utilize a portion of those funds to assist the Eagle Scout in illuminating the flag pole at Page 2 of 4 City of Centerville Council Meeting November 09, 2011 Cornerstone Park. Administrator Larson stated that Mr. Rob Faust (Eagle Scout) has approximately $500 to apply for the illumination; however, it is anticipated that an additional amount will be needed to secure the lighting system (up to $300). Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Paar, to Adopt Res. #11-0XX Authorizing Use of Funds & Recommitting the Remainder to - Signage Procurement ~ Cornerstone Flag Pole Illumination Not to Exceed $300. Discussion ensued regarding the possibility of funding the amount of up to $300 from General Funds rather than modifying previous action taken by Council. Council member King withdrew his motion. Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Love, to expend up to $300 from the General Fund to assist Mr. Rob Faust (Eagle Scout) in funding illumination of the Flag Pole at Cornerstone Park. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. 2.Brew Pub/Micro Breweries/”Surly” Establishments Council Member Paar stated that he desired to discuss this item regarding the City’s current Code requirements related to breweries. Attorney Glaser stated that recently he had drafted language for the City of Lexington to allow businesses/establishments of this nature and the City would need to add additional language to the Centerville code, to allow these establishments. Council Member Paar stated that the City of Lino Lakes has previously amended their code to allow such establishments as have other communities. Discussion ensued regarding the different types of establishments (restaurant/brewery vs. brewery), odor they may potentially emit, and areas of accommodation for such an establishment. Attorney Glaser stated that amending current code to allow a brew pub/micro brewery would be very inexpensive; however, a brewery similar to a “Surly” type of establishment would require much more and be more costly. Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member King, to direct Staff to prepare a draft Code amendment allowing Brew Pubs/Micro Brewery establishments within the City for Council consideration. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. IX.ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES Administrator Larson requested that a work session be scheduled as previously discussed regarding the 2012 Street Improvement Project. Council chose to schedule a work session for December 14, 2011 following the regularly scheduled Council Meeting. Administrator Larson suggested submittal of an application for an award through the City Engineer Association for the Storm Water Irrigation System that was recently installed in LaMotte Park. Engineer Statz would need to complete the application for consideration Page 3 of 4 City of Centerville Council Meeting November 09, 2011 by Friday of this week and he felt that he could meet the deadline and there would be no cost to the City. Council felt that the submission would highlight/showcase the use of natural resources and the community. Mayor Wilharber reported on the Fire Steering Committee meeting. Chief Streich is researching new and innovative avenues for revenue including providing Basic Life Support with transportation of patients and service billing. The majority of the calls handled by the Fire Department are medical calls. Mayor Wilharber stated that recruitment efforts continue. Mayor Wilharber reported that Chief Streich is currently working with Anoka County fire chiefs to establish a Fire Academy. Mayor Wilharber stated that the annual Local Government Officials gathering would be taking place on November 30, 2011 at the Harvest Grill restaurant at Bunker Hills with items of discussion regarding 2012 redistricting, voting equipment, fiscal disparities resolution support and future meeting topics. Several members of Council desired to attend. Council Member Love stated that the November Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was cancelled and that a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on October 31 for the completion of the Main Street/I35E interchange. Mayor Wilharber stated that local officials from the County, State and City were in attendance. Mayor Wilharber stated that a Flag raising and veteran’s memorial ceremony would be taking place on November 10, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Park and that Eagle Scout Rob Faust raised over $500 towards this memorial. Council Member Paar requested an update on the status of the Ditch Project. Administrator Larson stated that Attorney Glaser is working with the resident’s attorney; however, the water level in the pond has decreased and the water is flowing well. Council had concern for completion of the project prior to winter; however, Staff’s concerns have diminished since the work that has been completed to date. Council Member Fehrenbacher stated that there would be a Paar Family Benefit held at Kelly’s Korner on November 13 from noon to 6:00 p.m. X.ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Paar, to adjourn the regularly scheduled meeting at 7:00 p.m. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. Transcribed by: Teresa Bender, City Clerk Page 4 of 4