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6it ,„ CITY OF CENTERVILLE COUNCIL ervife MEETING & JT. WORK SESSION AGENDA E'` ` " Wednesday, May 9, 2012 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter OPEN FORUM 6:30 p.m.: An opportunity for members of the public to address the City Council on items not on the current agenda. Items requiring Council action may be deferred to staff or Boards and Commissions for research and future Council Agendas if appropriate. You will be limited to two (2) minutes and we ask that you conduct yourself in a professional, courteous manner, and refrain from the use of profanity. Failure to abide by this policy may result in the Toss of your privilege to speak. Persons wishing to speak will be required to complete a sign -up sheet and give it to the Mayor or a Staff person by 6:15 p.m. COUNCIL MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER 1. Roll Call II. PUBLIC HEARING(S) 1. SWPPP /MS4 — Information/Public Hearing Meeting (Pages 1 -6) III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. April 25, 2012 City Council Meeting Minutes (Pages 7 -10) V. CONSENT AGENDA 1. City of Centerville April 26, 2012 through May 9, 2012 Claims (Check #27210 - 27232) (Pages 11 -12) 2. Centennial Police Department Claims through April 26, 2012 (Check #8919 -8937) (Page 13) 3. Centennial Fires District Claims though April 9, 2012 (Check #5287) (Page 14) VI. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS /APPEARANCES VII. OLD BUSINESS 1. City Code, Chapter #156.030 (Pages 15 -20) 2. City Code, Chapter #90, Section 91.06 (Pages 21 -24) VIII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Res. #12 -0XX — Authorizing Increases in Firefighter Pension (Page 25) IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES 1. City Administrator Larson X. ADJOURNMENT JOINT WORK SESSION (CounciUPark & Rec./P & Z) I. CALL TO ORDER 1. Roll Call II. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Council Goals — Review 2. Budget 3. Street Capital Plan 4. Business Survey (Pages 26 -31) III. ADJOURNEMNT * *REMINDERS ** Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting — June 5, 2012, 6:30 p.m. Council Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting — June 6, 2012, 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers City Council Meeting — May 23, 2012, 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers City Council Meeting — June 13, 2012, 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers `,, Minnesota Pollution MS4 Annual Report for 2011 - Control Agency 520 Lafayette Road North Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) St. Paul, MN 55155 Reporting period January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011 Due June 30, 2012 Doc Type: Permitting Annual Report Instructions: By completing this mandatory MS4 Annual Report form, you are providing the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) with a summary of your status of compliance with permit conditions, including an assessment of the appropriateness of your identified best management practices (BMPs) and progress towards achieving your identified measurable goals for each of the minimum control measures as required by the MS4 Permit. If a permittee determines that program status or compliance with the permit can not be adequately reflected within the structure of this form additional explanation and /or information may be referenced in an attachment. This form has significant limitations and provides only a snap shot of MS4 compliance with the conditions in the permit. After reviewing the information, MPCA staff may need to contact the permittee to clarify or seek additional information. Submittal: This MS4 Annual Report must be submitted electronically to the MPCA using the submit button at the end of the form, from the person that is duly authorized to certify this form. All questions with an asterisk ( *) are required fields (these fields also have a red border), and must be completed before the form will send. A confirmation e-mail will be sent in response to electronic submissions. If you have further questions, please contact one of these MPCA staff members (toll -free 800 -657- 3864): • Joyce Cieluch 218 - 846 -8126 • Scott Fox 651 - 757 -2368 • Amy Garcia 651 - 757 -2377 General Contact Information ( *Required fields) 'Name of MS4: City of Centerville *Contact name: Dallas Larson *Mailing address: 1880 Main Street 'City: Centerville *State: MN *Zip code: 55038 'Phone (including area code): 651 -429 -3232 *E -mail: dlarson @centervillemn.com Minimum Control Measure 1: Public Education and Outreach [V.G.1 ] ( *Required fields) A. The permit requires each permittee to implement a public education program to distribute educational materials to the community or conduct equivalent outreach activities about the impacts of stormwater discharges on water bodies and steps that the public can take to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff. [Part V.G.1.a) Note: Please indicate which of the following distribution methods you used. Indicate the number distributed in the spaces provided (enter '0" if the method was not used or "NA" if the data does not exist): Circulation! Media type Number of media Number of times published Audience Example: Brochures: 3 different brochures published 5 times about 10,000 Brochures: Newsletter: Posters: Newspaper articles: _ Utility bill inserts: Radio ads: Television ads: Cable Access Channel: Other: Other: Other: www.pca.state.mn.us • 651- 296 -6300 • 800.657.3864 • TTY 651 - 282 -5332 or 800.657 -3864 • Available in alternative formats wq- strm4 -06 • 3/9/12 Page 1 of 5 B. *Do you use a website as a tool to distribute stormwater educational materials? 13 Yes ❑ No What is the URL: www.centervillemn.com C. If you answered yes in question B. above, do you track hits to the website? ❑ Yes Ei No How many hits were to the stormwater webpage: D. *Did you hold stormwater related events, presentations to schools or other such activities? ❑ Yes © No If yes, please describe: E. *Have specific messages been developed and distributed during this reporting year for Minimum Control Measure (MCM): MCM 1: ►:1 Yes ❑ No MCM 4: © Yes ❑ No MCM 2: ® Yes ❑ No MCM 5: 13 Yes ❑ No MCM 3: ® Yes ❑ No MCM 6: © Yes ❑ No F. *Have you developed partnerships with other MS4s, watershed districts, local or state governments, © Yes ❑ No educational institutions, etc., to assist you in fulfilling the requirements for MCM 1? G. List those entities with which you have partnered to meet the requirements of this MCM and describe the nature of the agreement(s): (Attach a separate sheet if necessary.) Rice Creek Watershed District work together to maintain compliance on construction sites. Use educational materials developed from the watershed. H. *Have you developed methods to assess the effectiveness of your public education /outreach ❑ Yes ® No program? If yes, please describe: Minimum Control Measure 2: Public Participation /Involvement [V.G.2] ( *Required fields) A. *Did you hold a public meeting to present accomplishments and to discuss your Stormwater © Yes ❑ No Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP)? [Part V.G.1.e) If no, explain: B. What was the date of the public meeting (mm /dd /yyyy): 05/09/2012 C. How many citizens attended specifically for stormwater (excluding board /council members and staff /hired consultants)? D. Was the public meeting a stand -alone meeting for stormwater or was it combined with some other ❑ Stand -alone function (City Council meeting, other public event, etc.)? J Combined E. Each permittee must solicit and consider input from the public prior to submittal of the annual ❑ Yes ❑ No report. Did you receive written and /or oral input on your SWPPP? [Part V.G.2.b.1 -3] F, Have you revised your SWPPP in response to written or oral comments received from the public ❑ Yes ® No since the last annual reporting cycle? [Part V.G.2.c] If yes, describe: (Attach a separate sheet if necessary.) www.pca.state.mn.us • 651-296-6300 • 800 -657 -3864 • TTY 651 - 282 -5332 or 800- 657 -3864 • Available in alternative formats wq- strm4 -06 • 3/9/12 Page 2 of 5 2 Minimum Control Measure 3: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination [V.G.3] ( *Required fields) The permit requires permittees to develop, implement, and enforce a program to detect and eliminate illicit discharges as defined in 40 CFR 122.26(b)(2). You must also select and implement a program of appropriate BMPs and measurable goals for this minimum control measure. A. *Did you update your storm sewer system map? ❑ Yes ® No If yes, please explain which components (ponds, pipes, outfalls, waterbodies, etc.) were updated /added: Note: The storm sewer system map was to be completed by June 30, 2008. [Part V.G.3.a] B. Have you modified the format in which the map is available? ❑ Yes © No C. If yes, indicate the new format: ❑ Hardcopy only ❑ GIS system ❑ CAD ❑ Other system: D. Have you established an ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to prohibit illicit discharges © Yes ❑ No and /or non - stormwater discharges from entering the MS4? Note: The permit required the ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to be established by June 30, 2010 [Part V. G.3.b]. E. If yes, indicate which mechanism you have established: ❑ Ordinance ❑ Regulatory F. If you answered yes in question D above, provide the date the ordinance or other regulatory mechanism was adopted (mm /dd /yyyy): 3/9/2005 G. *Did you inspect for illicit discharges during the reporting year? ❑ Yes lI No H. If you answered yes in question G above, did you identify any illicit discharges? ❑ Yes ❑ No L If you answered yes in question H above, how many illicit discharges were detected during the reporting period: J. If you answered yes in question I above, did the illicit discharge result in an enforcement action? ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, what type of enforcement action(s) was taken (check all that apply): ❑ Verbal warning ❑ Notice of violation ❑ Fines ❑ Criminal action ❑ Civil penalties ❑ Other (describe): Minimum Control Measure 4: Construction Site Stormwater Runoff [V.G.4] ( *Required fields) The permit requires that each permittee develop, implement, and enforce a program to reduce pollutants in any stormwater runoff to your small MS4 from construction activities within your jurisdiction that result in a land disturbance of equal to or greater than one acre, including the disturbance of less than one acre of total land area that is part of a larger common plan of development or sale if the larger common plan will ultimately disturb one or more acres. [Part V.G.4.] A. The permit requires an erosion and sediment control ordinance or regulatory mechanism that must include sanctions to ensure compliance and contains enforcement mechanisms [Part V.G.4.a]. Indicate which of the following enforcement mechanisms are contained in your ordinance or regulatory mechanism and the number of actions taken for each mechanism used during the reporting period (enter "0' if the method was not used or "NA" if the data does not exist). Check all that apply. Enforcement mechanism Number of actions ❑ Verbal warnings # 0 ❑ Notice of violation # 0 ❑ Administrative orders # 0 ❑ Stop -work orders # 0 ❑ Fines # 0 ❑ Forfeit of security of bond money # 0 ❑ Withholding of certificate of occupancy # 0 ❑ Criminal actions # 0 ❑ Civil penalties # 0 ❑ Other: # 0 www.pca.state.mn.us • 651 - 296 -6300 • 800-657-3864 • TTY 651- 282 -5332 or 800-657-3864 • Available in alternative formats wq•strm4 -06 • 3/9/12 Page 3 of 5 3 B. *Have you developed written procedures for site inspections? i3 Yes ❑ No C. Have you developed written procedures for site enforcement? © Yes ❑ No D. *Identify the number of active construction sites greater than an acre in your jurisdiction during the reporting period year: 1 E. *On average, how frequently are construction sites inspected (e.g., weekly, monthly, etc.)? daily F. *How many inspectors, at any time, did you have available to verify erosion and sediment control compliance at construction sites during the reporting period: 2 Minimum Control Measure 5: Post - construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment [V.G.5] ( *Required fields) The permit requires each permittee to develop, implement, and enforce a program to address stormwater runoff from new development and redevelopment projects within your jurisdiction that disturb an area greater than or equal to one acre, including projects less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale that discharge into your small MS4. Your program must ensure that controls are in place that would prevent or reduce water quality impacts. You must also select and implement a program of appropriate BMPs and measurable goals for this minimum control measure. Note: The MS4 permit requirements associated with this minimum control measure were required to be fully developed and implemented by June 30, 2008. A. *Have you established design standards for stormwater treatment BMPs installed as a result of © Yes ❑ No post -construction requirements? B. *Have you developed procedures for site plan review which incorporate consideration of water © Yes ❑ No quality impacts? C. *How many projects have you reviewed during the reporting period to ensure adequate long -term operation and maintenance of permanent stormwater treatment BMPs installed as a result of post - construction requirements? [Part V.G.5.b.and Part V.G.5.c). 1 D. *Do plan reviewers use a checklist when reviewing plans? © Yes ❑ No E. *How are you funding the long -term operation and maintenance of your stormwater management system? (Check all that apply) ❑ Grants © Stormwater utility fee ❑ Taxes ❑ Other: Minimum Control Measure 6: Pollution Prevention /Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations [V.G.6] (*Required fields) The permit requires each MS4 to develop and implement an operation and maintenance program that includes a training component and has the ultimate goal of preventing or reducing pollutant runoff from municipal operations. Your program must include employee training to prevent and reduce stormwater pollution from activities, such as park and open space maintenance, fleet and building maintenance, new construction and land disturbances, and stormwater system maintenance. A. *Indicate the total number of structural pollution control devices (for example -grit chambers, sumps, floatable skimmers, etc.) within your MS4, the total number that were inspected during the reporting period, and calculate the percent inspected. Enter "0" if your MS4 does not contain structural pollution control devices or none were inspected. Enter "NA" if the data does not exist: *Total number *Number inspected *Percentage *Structural pollution control devices: 1 1 100 B. *Did you repair, replace, or maintain any structural pollution control devices? ❑ Yes © No C. *For each BMP below, indicate the total number within your MS4, how many of each BMP type were inspected and the percent inspected during the reporting period. Enter "0" if your MS4 does not contain BMPs or none were inspected. Enter "NA" if the data does not exist: Structure /Facility type *Total number *Number inspected *Percentage *Outfalls to receiving waters: 33 33 100 *Sediment basins /ponds: 94 36 38 *Total 127 69 54 D. Of the BMPs inspected in C. above, did you include any privately owned BMPs in that number? ❑ Yes © No E. If yes in D. above, how many: www.pca.state.mn.us • 651 - 296 -6300 • 800- 657 -3864 • TTY 651.282.5332 or 800 - 657 -3864 • Available in alternative formats wq- strm4 -06 • 319/12 Page 4 of 5 4 Section 7: Impaired Waters Review ( *Required fields) The permit requires any MS4 that discharges to a Water of the State, which appears on the current U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved list of impaired waters under Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act, review whether changes to the SWPPP may be warranted to reduce the impact of your discharge [Part IV.D]. A. *Does your MS4 discharge to any waters listed as impaired on the state 303 (d) list? ® Yes ❑ No B. *Have you modified your SWPPP in response to an approved Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)? ❑ Yes © No If yes, indicate for which TMDL: Section 8: Additional SWPPP Issues ( *Required fields) A. *Did you make a change to any BMPs or measurable goals in your SWPPP since your last ❑ Yes © No report? [Part V.H.] B. If yes, briefly list the BMPs or any measurable goals using their unique SWPPP identification numbers that were modified in your SWPPP, and why they were modified: (Attach a separate sheet if necessary.) C. *Did you rely on any other entities (MS4s, consultants, or contractors) to implement any portion ❑ Yes © No of your SWPPP? If yes, please identify them and list activities they assisted with: Owner or Operator Certification ( *Required fields) The person with overall administrative responsibility for SWPPP implementation and Permit compliance must certify this MS4 Annual Report, This person must be duly authorized and should be either a principal executive (i.e., Director of Public Works, City Administrator) or ranking elected official (i,e., Mayor, Township Supervisor). ❑ *Yes - t certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete (Minn. R. 7001.0070). t am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment (Minn. R. 7001.0540). *Name of certifying official: *Title: *Date: (mm/dd/yyyy) Submit www.pca.state.mn.us • 651 - 296 -6300 • 800.657 -3864 • TTY 651 - 282 -5332 or 800- 657 -3864 • Available in alternative formats wq- strm4.06 • 3/9/12 Page 5 of 5 5 PUBLIC NOTICE - INFORMATION MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Centerville City Council invites all interested parties to attend a public informational meeting to be held at its regularly scheduled Council Meeting of Wednesday, May 9, 2012 commencing at 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter, in Council Chambers of City Hall, located at 1880 Main Street. The purpose of the meeting is to present and discuss the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program/MS4 (SWPPP/MS4). Information will be presented and discussed regarding the activities the City has been and will be engaging as a result of implementing the SWPPP/MS4. A copy of the SWPPP/MS4 annual report is available for review at the City Hall. Please submit written comments at the following address: 1880 Main Street, Centerville, MN 55038. A copy of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit is also available online at: http:! /www.pca. state_ mn_ us /publicationslwq- strm4- 51.pdf. Please feel free to contact the City (651) 429 -3232 if you have any questions or if you need additional information regarding the above stated item. Published in the Citizen on March 29, 2012 Teresa Bender, City Clerk 6 CITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 25, 2012 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled meeting of April 25, 2012, at City Hall, 1880 Main Street. PRESENT: Mayor Tom Wilharber Council Member Ben Fehrenbacher Council Member Steve King @CrQ Council Member D. Love - ji' V Council Member Jeff Paar g@ ABSENT: City Attorney Kurt Glaser STAFF: City Administrator Dallas Larson City Engineer Mark Statz (Arrived @ 6:46 p.m.) 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. Motion by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve the Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. April 11, 2012 City Council Meeting Minutes Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher, to approve the April 11, 2012 City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. V. CONSENT AGENDA 1. City of Centerville April 12, 2012 through April 25, 2012 Claims (Check #27182- 27208) & (Check #27209) 2. Centennial Police Department Claims through April 12, 2012 (Check #8885 — 8918) 7 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes April 25, 2012 3. Agreements a. 1299 Mound Trail — Draintile & Electrical Conduit b. 7322 Old Mill Road — Fence — Encroachment c. 6751 Beaver Pond Way — Driveway Over Water Service Line Encroachment Mayor Wilharber requested that Item 3, a. be pulled for discussion and additional information. Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve the Consent Agenda Items #1, 2, 3, b and c as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Wilharber questioned whether Rice Creek Watershed District or the Department of Natural Resources had given their approval to the construction of the draintile and its proximity to Centerville Lake. Administrator Larson stated that Mr. Cherry had been instructed to contact both entities to ascertain their approval. Council Member King stated that he had concerns regarding draining anything into public waters with all of the regulations in place to keep adverse water from entering these areas. Administrator Larson stated that Mr. Cherry's draintile had sufficient soil over it to allow ample filtering prior to draining into the lake. Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Love, to approve Consent Agenda Item 3, a. subject to Mr. Cherry providing the City with a letter from either the Rice Creek Watershed District allowing him to construct the draintile as proposed. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. VI. AWARDS /PRESENTATIONS /APPEARANCES None. VII. OLD BUSINESS None. VIII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Res. #12 -011 — Concurring in the Proposed Issuance of G.O. Refunding Bonds, Series 2012A by the City of Circle Pines for Public Safety (Police Station) Administrator Larson stated that as Council is aware, several years ago, the three member Cities of the Centennial Lakes Police Department purchased property and constructed the current police building located at 54 North Road, Circle Pines. Administrator Larson stated that the original project was bonded for $2,365,000; however, with the lower interest rates that can be obtained to date, a cost savings of about $100,000 would be achieved if the remaining debt were refunded and reissued. Discussion ensued regarding paying off the debt rather than refinancing and it was determined that at this point it is not financially feasible. Page 2 of 4 8 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes April 25, 2012 Motion by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member King, to approve Res. #12 -011 — Concurring in the Proposed Issuance of G.O. Refunding Bonds, Series 2012A by the City of Circle Pines for Public Safety (Police Building). All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Bald Eagle Waterski Show, Inc. - Permit to Use 7121 Main Street & Shoreline for Ski Shows & Practices (May 1- September 3, 2012) Administrator Larson Dallas stated that the Bald Eagle Waterski Show desires to again provide practices and shows within the City at Trailside Park. Administrator Larson stated that the City owns property that abuts CSAH 14 and the St. Paul Regional Water Department owns the property that abuts the lake. Administrator Larson stated that the City has an agreement in place with the Water Department to utilize the property and it expires in 2013. Attorney Glaser suggested a more formal permit for the Bald Eagle Waterski Show, Inc. which would help elevate liability concerns and add protection for the City. Administrator Larson stated that due to Attorney Glaser's vacation and Bald Eagle Waterski Show's scheduled use the item has been forwarded to them for consideration slightly premature even though the permit needs minor refinement. a. Res. #12 -012 — Approving Permit Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member King, to approve Res. #12 -012 approving the permit, with the understanding that minor modifications by the city attorney were likely. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES City Administrator reminded Council that the Joint Work Session with the Parks & Recreation Committee and Planning & Zoning Commission would be following their regular Council Meeting of May 9, 2012. Administrator Larson suggested that discussion of the business survey should take place at the same time to address survey questions and implementation of the survey. Administrator Larson suggested an additional work session for discussion of the 2013 Street Project and Budget. Consensus of Council was to schedule this meeting for June 13, 2012, following their regularly scheduled meeting. Mayor Wilharber questioned whether a petition from residents of Center Street, had been received regarding the condition of streets. Administrator Larson stated that none had been received. Engineer Statz stated that he and Staff had just completed visual inspection of the City's roadways, discussed repair options and felt that he could report to Council his findings shortly. Council desired to have Mr. Statz's report by May 23, 2012 allowing Council ample time to review it prior to the scheduled Work Session. Page 3 of 4 9 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes April 25, 2012 Council Member King reported that recently North Metro Cable Television and administrative staff had a joint meeting regarding franchise renewal and that the renewal process is generally lengthy and can last for several years. Council Member Fehrenbacher reported that a Police Governing Board meeting would be held in May. Mayor Wilharber reported that there was a scheduled Fire Steering meeting scheduled for tomorrow evening. Council Member Love reported that the City recently received a dividend check from the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust in the amount of $3,220. X. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member King, to adjourn the regularly scheduled Council meeting of April 25, 2012 at 6:49 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Transcribed by City Clerk, Teresa Bender Page 4 of 4 10 CITY OF CENTERVILLE Page 1 Check Detail - May 9, 2012 Date Check # Vender Name Comments Amount 5/9/2012 027210 ABDO, EICK & MEYER, LLP 2011 YEAR END AUDIT $5,000.00 5/9/2012 027210 ABDO, EICK & MEYER, LLP 2011 YEAR END AUDIT $5,000.00 5/9/2012 027210 ABDO, EICK & MEYER, LLP 2011 YEAR END AUDIT $10,500.00 Check Nbr 027210 ABDO, EICK & MEYER, LLP $20,500.00 5/9/2012 027211 ADAMS. STEVEN REFUND ON 2033 WILLOW CIRCLE FINAL UTILITY BILL Check Nbr 027211 ADAMS. STEVEN $96.26 5/9/2012 027212 ALL SAFE INC. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS CERTIFICATION Check Nbr 027212 ALL SAFE INC. $177.87 5/9/2012 027213 ANOKA COUNTY PROPERTY RECORDS 2030360.00 - 5RECORD ADDENDUM OF MOD. SUB. /DEV. AGREE. Check Nbr 027213 ANOKA COUNTY PROPERTY RECORDS $46.00 5/9/2012 027214 BRYAN ROCK PRODUCTS, INC. RED BALI DIAMOND AGG. - LAMOTTE PARK Check Nbr 027214 BRYAN ROCK PRODUCTS, INC. $575.43 5/9/2012 027215 CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE DEPT POLICE SERVICES - MAY 2012 Check Nbr 027215 CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE DEPT 555,083.99 5/9/2012 027216 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 6970 LAMOTTE DR - SERV THRU 4 -23 -12 $27.83 5/9/2012 027216 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 7087 20TH AVE S - SERV THRU 4 -23 -12 $12.85 5/9/2012 027216 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 1880 MAIN ST - SERV THRU 4 -23 -12 $163.31 5/9/2012 027216 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 1785 PELTIER LAKE DR - SERV THRU 4 -23 -12 $14.44 5/9/2012 027216 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 2085 W CEDAR ST - SERV THRU 4 -23 -12 $200.48 Check Nbr 027216 CENTERPOINT ENERGY $418.91 5/9/2012 027217 CITY OF CIRCLE PINES 2012 POLICE BUILDING PYMT $4,229.17 5/9/2012 027217 CITY OF CIRCLE PINES 2012 POLICE BUILDING PYMT $1,912.57 Check Nbr 027217 CITY OF CIRCLE PINES $6,141.74 5/9/2012 027218 COMMERCIAL ASPHALT CO ASPHALT Check Nbr 027218 COMMERCIAL ASPHALT CO $580.46 5/9/2012 027219 CONNEXUS ENERGY 6900 -20TH AVE - LIFT STAT - SERV THRU 4 -17 -12 $59.50 5/9/2012 027219 CONNEXUS ENERGY STREET LIGHTS - 395653 - 219699 $113.82 5/9/2012 027219 CONNEXUS ENERGY 7087-20Th AVE N - SERV THRU 4 -17 -12 $99.14 5/9/2012 027219 CONNEXUS ENERGY 6800 20th - RADIO FOR SCADA - SERV THRU 4 -18 -12 $8.54 5/9/2012 027219 CONNEXUS ENERGY 6800 20th - RADIO FOR SCADA - SERV THRU 4 -18 -12 $8.54 5/9/2012 027219 CONNEXUS ENERGY 7100 - 20TH AVE N - TRAFSG - SRV THRU 4 -19 -12 $37.79 5/9/2012 027219 CONNEXUS ENERGY STREET LIGHTS - 395653 - 219678 $116.70 5/9/2012 027219 CONNEXUS ENERGY 2085 CEDAR ST - SERV THRU 4 -17 -12 $380.11 Check Nbr 027219 CONNEXUS ENERGY $824.14 5/9/2012 027220 DAVE KICHLER INSPECTIONS, INC. ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS Check Nbr 027220 DAVE KICHLER INSPECTIONS, INC. $360.00 5/9/2012 027221 GOETZ LANDSCAPE & IRRIG. LAWN MOWING - APRIL 2012 $100.74 5/9/2012 027221 GOE I L LANDSCAPE & IRRIG. LAWN MOWING - APRIL 2012 $2,367.17 5/9/2012 027221 GOETZ LANDSCAPE & IRRIG. LAWN MOWING - APRIL 2012 $42.96 Check Nbr 027221 GOER LANDSCAPE & IRRIG. $2,510.87 5/9/2012 027222 GOPHER STATE ONE CALL INC SERV THRU APRIL 2012 $55.20 5/9/2012 027222 GOPHER STATE ONE CALL INC SERV THRU APRIL 2012 $55.20 Check Nhr 077222 GOPHER STATE ONE CALL INC $110.40 5/9/2012 027223 ICC ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES Check Nbr 027223 ICC $125.00 5/9/2012 027224 INSTRUMENTAL RESEARCH INC APRIL 2012 WATER TEST Check Nbr 027224 INSTRUMENTAL RESEARCH INC $38.00 5/9/2012 027225 INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATI UNION DUES FOR June 2012 Check Nbr 027225 INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATI $96,0Q 5/9/2012 027226 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL ENVIROMEN APRIL 2012 SAC CHARGES Check Nbr 027226 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL ENVIROMEN $2,341.35 5/9/2012 027227 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION DEF COMP - W/H - PAY PERIOD 10 Check Nbr 027227 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION $160.00 5/9/2012 027228 PETERSON, TEDD CLOTHING REIMBURSEMENT $14.99 5/9/2012 027228 PETERSON, TEDD MILEAGE & MEAL REIMBURSEMENT 4/25/12 $44.73 " Nbr 027228 PETERSON, TEDD $59.72 5/9/2012 027229 PORTA -POT PORTA POT - LAMOTTE PARK $112.27 5/9/2012 027229 PORTA -POT PORTA POT - MCBRIDE PARK $112.27 Check Nbr 027229 PORTA -POT $224.54 11 CITY OF CENTERVILLE Page 2 Check Detail — May 9, 2012 Date Check # Vender Name Comments Ar 5/9/2012 027230 PRESS PUBLICATIONS STATEMENTOF CASH FLOW $2 5/9/2012 027230 PRESS PUBLICATIONS STATEMENT OF REVNUE $204.60 5/9/2012 027230 PRESS PUBLICATIONS STATEMENT OF ASSETS $251.10 5/9/2012 027230 PRESS PUBLICATIONS MN SUMMARY REV $111.60 Check Nbr 027230 PRESS PUBLICATIONS $864.90 5/9/2012 027231 STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES IN 2012 SWMP UPDATE - SERV THRU 4 -30 -12 $4,426.00 5/9/2012 027231 STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES IN GENERAL - SERV THRU 4 -19 -12 $144.34 5/9/2012 027231 STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES IN GENERAL - SERV THRU $427.90 5/9/2012 027231 STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES IN 2012 SWMP UPDATE - SERV THRU 4- 19-2012 $2,212.75 Check Nbr 027231 STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES IN $7,210.99 5/9/2012 027232 SUN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY DISABILITY INS - MAY 2012 $150.06 5/9/2012 027232 SUN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY LIFE INS. - MAY 2012 $50.60 Check Nbr 027232 SUN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY $200.66 Total Checks $98,747.23 12 CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE DEPT Check Register - Police GL without invoice numbers Page: 1 Check Issue Dates: 4/13/2012 - 4/26/2012 Apr 26, 2012 03:04PM eport Criteria: Report type: Summary GL Check Ck No Description Check Period Issue Date Payee Amount 04/12 04/26/2012 8919 ANOKA COUNTY 1ST QTR MDT CHARGES 878.26 04/12 04/26/2012 8920 ANOKA COUNTY ATTORNEY CYBER CRIME & FORENSICS CONF 25.00 04/12 04/26/2012 8921 ASPEN MILLS, INC UNIFORMS 634.06 04/12 04/26/2012 8922 CONNEXUS ENERGY ELECTRIC 2,218.66 04/12 04/26/2012 8923 DELL MARKETING L.P. 2 COMPUTERS 4,418.13 04/12 04/26/2012 8924 HEALTH PARTNERS MAY HEALTH INS 7,728.70 04/12 04/26/2012 8925 KNOWLAN'S SUPER MARKETS EVIDENCE BAGS 10.91 04/12 04/26/2012 8926 MICHELLE LAKSO CERT HOURS 1,826.00 04/12 04/26/2012 8927 MIDWAY FORD INC 2013 FORD INTERCEPTOR SEDAN 22,676.61 04/12 04/26/2012 8928 MN ASSOC OF WOMENS POLICE MAWP 2012 CONF /AK 275.00 04/12 04/26/2012 8929 MN UNEMPLOYMENT INS FUND 1ST QTR REEMP INS SK 2.24 04/12 04/26/2012 8930 NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS CELL PHONE SERVICE 485.49 04/12 04/26/2012 8931 NEAL A. NOREN BLDG MTC HOURS 240.00 04/12 04/26/2012 8932 PURCHASE POWER POSTAGE 207.99 04/12 04/26/2012 8933 QUILL CORPORATION TONER/COPY PAPER/MISC 285.34 04/12 04/26/2012 8934 ST. CLOUD STATE UNIV. LAW ENFORCEMENT EXEC DEV 395.00 04/12 04/26/2012 8935 SPARTAN PROMOTION GROUP, INC TATTOOS 17.66 04/12 04/26/2012 8936 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL MAY LIFE /DISABILITY INS 96.80 04/12 04/26/2012 8937 TELECIDE PRODUCTIONS, INC COMPUTER MTC /SUPPORT 360.00 Grand Totals: 42,781.85 M = Manual Check, V = Void Check 13 CENTENNIAL FIRE DISTRICT Check Register - FIRE GL Page: 1 Check Issue Dates: 4/7/2012 - 4/9/2012 Apr 20, 2012 11:44AM Report Criteria: Report type: Summary GL Check Check Vendor Description Check Period Issue Date Number Number Payee Amount 04/12 04/09/2012 5287 31500 CITY OF COON RAPIDS USED CHEV /GRUMMAN TACTIC 14,000.00 Grand Totals: 14,000.00 Payroll Checks #5288 -5292 M = Manual Check, V = Void Check 14 § 156.030 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (B -1). (A) Purpose. It is intended that the B -1 District provide opportunities for retail and service business uses which require larger development sites, highway visibility or highway access. (B) General minimum requirements. The following minimum requirements, as set forth, shall apply to all buildings that may be erected, converted or structurally altered in commercial districts. (C) Off parking. Off -street parking shall be provided as required in this chapter. (D) Buffer zone between commercial and residential districts. Where a commercial district abuts a residential district, any new development shall include a buffer zone. There shall be a protective strip of not less than ten feet in width. This protective strip shall contain no structures, shall not be used for parking, off -street loading or storage, and shall be landscaped. The landscape treatment shall include a compact screen wall or fence, but shall not extend within 15 feet of the street right -of -way. The planting or fence design must be approved by the site plan review process. The site plan review process requires review by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the City Council, as set forth in this chapter. (E) Screening requirements. If the City Council requires any type of screening as a condition for a variance, conditional use, or interim use permit, the applicant shall comply with the following conditions: (1) File a copy of the screening plans with the Zoning Administrator; (2) The screening, planting or construction, or both shall be complete within one year from the date of the building permit, subject to extension by the City Council; and (3) The screening shall be maintained after completion. (F) Landscaping. A minimum of ten percent of any lot shall be green space. Three percent of the surface area of the land within a parking area shall be landscaped with grass and shrubbery or other approved ground cover. Landscaped areas will continue to be maintained by the property owner on a continuous basis. Green areas within abutting street rights -of -way will also be maintained by the property owner. Other requirements are set forth in this chapter. (G) Accessory Structures. Garages, accessory structures, screen walls, buildings and exposed areas of retaining walls shall be of similar type, quality and appearance as the principal structure. The height of an accessory structure shall not exceed the height of the principal structure. 15 (H) Permitted encroachments. The following shall not be considered as encroachments on setbacks subject to other conditions within this chapter: off - street parking spaces, flues, belt course, leaders, sills, pilaster, lintels, cornices, eaves, gutters, awnings, open terraces, service station pump islands, open canopies, steps, chimneys, flagpoles, ornamental features, open fire escapes, sidewalks and fences, except as hereinafter amended. (I) Driveways. (1) No driveway shall be located within 100 feet of any right -of -way line of a street intersection. The distances shall be measured along the property line from the corner right -of -way and county line. (2) Access drive onto county roads shall require a review by the City Engineer. This review shall be measured along the property line from the corner right -of -way and county line. (J) Refuse. (1) Garbage and rubbish containers shall be placed at the rear of the premises or in a manner as to be out of view from the street. In no event shall containers or their enclosures be placed or maintained in a way to unreasonably interfere with the use or enjoyment of adjoining property. (2) All garbage containers shall be screened with a suitable enclosure. (K) Permitted uses. (1) Retail sales and service, but excluding adult - oriented businesses; (2) Daycare centers; (3) Hotels and motels; (4) Full service gasoline sales and service; (5) Eating and drinking establishments; (6) Financial institutions; (7) Personal and professional business offices; (8) Public buildings; (9) Barber/beauty salons; (10) Commercial schools; 16 (11) Hospitals and clinics; __ - -{ Deleted: 1 (12) Nursing homes; (13) Commercial recreation; (14) Car washes; and (15) Liquor stores. (L) Conditional uses. (1) Automotive vehicle, and motorized equipment sales and service, excluding _ -.. --{ Deleted: bile salvage operations, provided; (a) the outside sales lot shall not be larger in square footage than twa -- Comment P&2 changed their times the square footage of the building devoted to the related business. recommendation from l i to two times the building size. (b) the sales lot used to park vehicles to be sold or serviced shall be a separate and distinct from the area of the premises used to park vehicles necessary to satisfy the minimumparking required by this Code. (c) all repair assembly disassembly or maintenance of vehicles shall occur within a closed building except minor maintenance including tire inflation, adding oil and wiper replacement. Vehicles that are inoperable or are missing body parts shall be stored inside a building or in a properly screened area, provided however that vehicles which are inoperable, missing body parts, or are unlicensed may not be stored outside a building longer than 90 days or in a properly screened area provided however that vehicles which are inoperable, missing body parts, or are unlicensed may not be stored outside a building longer than 90 days. (2) Farm implements sales and service; ( a) the outside equipment storage lot shall not be larger in square footage than tw times the square footage of the building devoted to the related business - - -- Comment P&2 changed their (b) all repair assembly disassembly or maintenance of vehicles and recommendation from 1 % to two times the building size. implements shall occur within a closed building except minor maintenance including tire inflation, adding oil and wiper replacement. Vehicles that are inoperable or are missing body parts shall be stored inside a building. (3) Building supply sales and storage yards; (a) the outside equipment and inventory storage lot shall not be larger in square footage than tw4 times the square footage of the building devoted to the - comment ratz changed their l related business. 1 recommendation from 1 V, to two times 1 the building size. (4) Funeral homes and mortuaries; - Fel' v (5) Animal clinics. 17 DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT 5/2/2012 CITY OF CENTERVILLE ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE # SECOND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE , CHAPTER 156, REGARDING B -1 CONDITIONAL USES. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTERVILLE ORDAINS: Section 1. City Code, Chapter 156, Section 156.030 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (B -1), (L) is hereby amended to read as follows: (L) Conditional uses. (1) Automotive vehicle and motorized equipment sales and service, excluding salvage operations, provided; (a) the outside sales lot shall not be larger in square footage than the one and one -half times the square footage of the building devoted to the related business. (b) the sales lot used to park vehicles to be sold or serviced shall be a separate and distinct from the area of the premises used to park vehicles necessary to satisfy the minimum parking required by this Code. (c) all repair assembly disassembly or maintenance of vehicles shall occur within a closed building except minor maintenance including tire inflation, adding oil and wiper replacement. Vehicles that are inoperable or are missing body parts shall be stored inside a building or in a properly screened area, provided however that vehicles which are inoperable, missing body parts, or are unlicensed may not be stored outside a building longer than 90 days. (2) Farm implements sales and service; (a) the outside equipment storage lot shall not be larger in square footage than one and one -half times the square footage of the building devoted to the related business (b) all repair assembly disassembly or maintenance of vehicles and implements shall occur within a closed building except minor maintenance including tire inflation, adding oil and wiper replacement. Vehicles that are inoperable or are missing body parts shall be stored inside a building. (3) Building supply sales and storage yards; (a) the outside equipment and inventory storage lot shall not be larger in square footage than one and one -half times the square footage of the building devoted to the related business. 18 DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT 5/2/2012 (4) Funeral homes and mortuaries; (5) Animal clinics. Section 2. Effective Date: This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication of the summary attached as Exhibit A, according to law. PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this day of , 2012 by the City Council of the City of Centerville. Tom Wilharber, Mayor ATTEST: Teresa Bender, City Clerk 19 DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT 5/2/2012 Exhibit A Summary of Ordinance , Second Series Notice is hereby given, that on , 2012, Ordinance Number , Second Series, entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE, CHAPTER 156 REGARDING B -1 CONDITIONAL USES," was adopted by the City Council of Centerville, Minnesota. Notice is further given that due to the lengthy nature of the ordinance, the City Council has directed that this title and summary be prepared for publication pursuant to Minn. Stat. 412.1 91, Subd. 4. Notice is further given that a complete printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection by any person during normal business hours of the City Clerk, 1880 Main St., Centerville, MN, or will be mailed to anyone requesting it by telephone (651) 429- 3232. Notice is further given that the general purpose of the ordinance is to establish standards and procedures for considering Conditional Uses in the B -1, Commercial District. Section 1. This section amends Chapter 156, section 156.030 by providing listed conditional uses and the standards that should be attached to consider them. Section 2. This section provides that the effective date shall be upon publication of this summary. Notice is further given that the Council has by a minimum 4/5 vote approved this public notice on the day of , 2012. Teresa Bender, City Clerk Published in the Citizen on , 2012 20 § 91.06 PUBLIC NUISANCES AFFECTING PEACE AND SAFETY. The following are declared to be nuisances affecting public peace and safety: (A) All snow and ice not removed from public sidewalks 24 hours after the snow or other precipitation causing the condition has ceased to fall; (B) All trees, hedges, billboards or other obstructions which prevent people from having a clear view of all traffic approaching an intersection; (C) All wires and limbs of trees which are so close to the surface of a sidewalk or street as to constitute a danger to pedestrians or vehicles; (D) All obnoxious noises in violation of Minn. Rules Chapter 7030, as they may be amended from time to time which are hereby incorporated by reference into this code; (E) The discharging of the exhaust or permitting the discharging of the exhaust of any stationary internal combustion engine, motor boat, motor vehicle, motorcycle, all terrain vehicle, snowmobile or any recreational device except through a muffler or other device that effectively prevents loud or explosive noises there from and complies with all applicable state laws and regulations; (F) The using or operation or permitting the using or operation of any radio receiving set, musical instrument, phonograph, paging system, machine or other device for producing or reproduction of sound in a distinctly and loudly audible manner so as to disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of any person nearby. Operation of any device referred to above between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in a manner so as to be plainly audible at the property line of the structure or building in which it is located, or at a distance of 50 feet if the source is located outside a structure or building shall be prima facie evidence of violation of this section; (G) The participation in a party or gathering of people giving rise to noise which disturbs the peace, quiet or repose of the occupants of adjoining or other property; (H) Obstructions and excavations affecting the ordinary public use of streets, alleys, sidewalks or public grounds except under conditions as are permitted by this code or other applicable law; (I) Radio aerials or television antennae erected or maintained in a dangerous manner; (3) Any use of property abutting on a public street or sidewalk or any use of a public street or sidewalk which causes large crowds of people to gather, obstructing traffic and the free use of the street or sidewalk; (K) All hanging signs, awnings and other similar structures over streets and sidewalks, so situated so as to endanger public safety, or not constructed and maintained as provided by ordinance; 21 (L) The allowing of rain water, ice or snow to fall from any building or structure upon any street or sidewalk or to flow across any sidewalk; (M) Any barbed wire fence Tess than six feet above the ground and within three feet of a public sidewalk or way; (N) All dangerous, unguarded machinery in any public place, or so situated or operated on private property as to attract the public; (0) Waste water cast upon or permitted to flow upon streets or other public properties; (P) Accumulations in the open of discarded or disused machinery, household appliances, automobile bodies or other material in a manner conducive to the harboring of rats, mice, snakes or vermin, or the rank growth of vegetation among the items so accumulated, or in a manner creating fire, health or safety hazards from accumulation; (Q) Any well, hole or similar excavation which is left uncovered or in another condition as to constitute a hazard to any child or other person coming on the premises where it is located; (R) Obstruction to the free flow of water in a natural waterway or a public street drain, gutter or ditch with trash of other materials; (S) The placing or throwing on any street, sidewalk or other public property of any glass, tacks, nails, bottles or other substance which may injure any person or animal or damage any pneumatic tire when passing over the substance; (T) The depositing of garbage or refuse on a public right -of -way or on adjacent private property; (U) All other conditions or things which are likely to cause injury to the person or property of anyone; (V) Diseased or dangerous conditions of trees as follows: (1) Any living or standing elm tree or part thereof infected to any degree with the Dutch Elm disease fungus Ceratocystis Ulmi (Buisman) Moreau or which harbors any of the elm bark beetles Scolytus Multistriatus (Eichh.) or Hylungopinus Rufipes (Marsh); (2) Any dead elm tree or part thereof, including branches, stumps, firewood or other elm material from which the bark has not been removed and bumed or sprayed with an effective elm bark beetle insecticide; (3) Any living or standing oak tree or part thereof infected to any degree with the Oak Wilt fungus Ceratocystis fagacearum; (4) Any dead or dying tree or part thereof which in the opinion of the designated officer constitutes a hazard, and including but not limited to logs, branches, stumps, roots or 22 oak tree material which has not been stripped of its bark and burned or sprayed with an effective fungicide; (5) Any other shade tree with an epidemic disease; and (6) It is unlawful to transport bark - bearing elm wood in or through the city without securing a permit therefore from the City Administrator. (W) Four or more code violations, fire calls or other nuisance complaints requiring enforcement response within a 30 -day period; and (X) To park or store any unlicensed, unregistered or inoperable motor vehicle parts or components thereof, on any property, public or private, unless housed within a lawfully erected buildin eg j pt in a commercial zone where the use -- Formatted: Font: (Default) limes is specifically regulated by conditional use permit. New Roman, 12 pt Formatted: Font: (Default) Times (Y) Use of Undiluted Coal Tar Sealers Prohibited (This prohibition shall not affect l New Roman, 12 pt the use of asphalt -based sealer products within the City.) (1) No person shall apply any undiluted coal tar -based sealer to any driveway, parking lot, or other surface within the City of Centerville (2) No person shall contract with any commercial sealer product applicator, residential or commercial developer, or any other person for the application of any undiluted coal tar -based sealer to any driveway, parking lot, or other surface within the City. (3) No commercial sealer product applicator, residential or commercial developer, or other similar individual or organization shall direct any employee, independent contractor, volunteer, or other person to apply any undiluted coal tar -based sealer to any driveway, parking lot, or other surface within the City. (Ord. 2d #34, adopted 4/28/2010) 23 DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT 5/2/2012 CITY OF CENTERVILLE ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE # SECOND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE , CHAPTER 90, SECTION 91.06 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTERVILLE ORDAINS: Section 1. City Code Chapter 91, Section 91.06, (X) is hereby amended to read as follows: (X) To park or store any unlicensed, unregistered or inoperable motor vehicle parts or components thereof, on any property, public or private, unless housed within a lawfully erected building except in a commercial zone where the use is specifically regulated by a conditional use permit. Section 2: Effective Date: This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication according to law. PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this day of May, 2012 by the City Council of the City of Centerville. Tom Wilharber, Mayor ATTEST: Teresa Bender, City Clerk 24 CITY OF CENTERVILLE RESOLUTION #12 -0 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INCREASES IN FIREFIGHTER PENSION WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the hard work and dedication of the firefighters of Centennial Fire District, and WHEREAS, Centennial firefighters receive on -call pay together with a lump -sum pension as their means of compensation; and WHEREAS, the pension amount of the firefighters is currently $4,000 per year of service, and WHEREAS, the firefighter pension amount has not increased since 2006; and WHEREAS, the financial condition of the pension fund is sound; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Centerville that the City approves an increase in the pension amount for Centennial Fire District to $4,200, effective immediately. Adopted by the City Council this day of , 2012 Tom Wilharber, Mayor Attest: Teresa Bender, City Clerk 25 DRAFT SURVEY DOCUMENT 1. Thank you for being in business here in Centerville. I would like to ask you a few questions. If you feel that any of the questions is too private to provide an answer, please feel free to decline. 2. What brought your business to Centerville in the 1st place? 3. What do you like best about Centerville? What do you like least? 4. Are there any concerns you have about operating in Centerville? a. City staff b. Centennial Police services c. Centennial Fire District services d. Roads, infrastructure, etc. 5. Are you aware that Centerville compiles a business directory and posts it on the city website? The directory is also printed in hard copy and delivered to city residents about every two years. 6. Do you find you get business from the local directory? [Would you like the city to continue updating the directory and make new updated ones available again ?] 7. In the past the city council/staff hosted a business appreciation picnic in the summer. All the Centerville businesses where invited and everyone had a chance to network and talk about current business conditions and what is working for them and their business. Unfortunately attendance dwindled and the event was discontinued. Would you attend if the city were to start doing this again? 8. What could the city do to assist you in further growing your business? 9. What could the city do to attract other business owners to town? 10. Are you aware of other business owners who might consider locating in Centerville? 11. How has your business been over the past year? a. Flat or stable b. Growing c. Contracting 12. How would you rate the outlook for your business looking forward? (same answer choices) 13. In your opinion, what are the biggest challenges facing your business today? 14. What services, if any, should the city provide that will directly benefit your business? 15. If you could change one thing about Centerville, what would it be? 16. When was the last time you visited city hall and /or spoke with a city employee? Why? How would you rate that interaction: Excellent Good Satisfactory Not very good Poor. 17. How would you rate the police services provided by Centennial Lakes Police Department? Excellent Good Satisfactory Not very good Poor. (If you get unsatisfactory ratings - follow up to find out why.) 26 Thank you again for operating your business in Centerville and thank you for taking the time to visit with me. 27 Jeff 1. What could the city council and city staff do to make your business more successful? 2. What do you like most about doing business in Centerville? 3. What do you like least about doing business in Centerville? 4. Do you find you get business from the local directory we do every couple of years? Would you like the city to continue updating the directory and make new updated ones available again? 5. Did you know the business directory is on the city website? 6. In the past the city councilstaff had a business appreciation picnic in the summer. All the Centerville businesses where invited and everyone had a chance to network and talk about current business conditions and what is working for them and their business. Would you like the city to start doing this again? 7. In the past the city did a "scavenger hunt" where participating businesses had a number and patrons had to go into businesses and get the numbers. Once a person collected all the numbers they turned in a card and the cards where then drawn for cash, business cash (Cougar Cash), and other prizes. Would you like the city to do this again during the year? Maybe during Fete Des Lacs, fall, and Christmas? 8. Would you like to see the downtown project move forward, even if the plan is a little different? Why or why not? 9. Did you know North Metro Cable does a Business Spotlight, where they can promote your business? 10. Did you know we have two local newspapers that have very reasonable advertising rates? 11. Would you like to see Cougar Cash get promoted again? This is just like cash and can be purchased at city hall and can be used at any Centerville business. 12. Do you think having a business spot light at our council meetings would be a good idea? A business could sign up to come to a meeting and have a few minutes to promote their business and let residents know what services they provide. D 1) How long have you been in business in Centerville? 2) What motivates you to maintain your business here? 3) What could the city do to assist you in further growing your business? 4) What could the city do to attract other business owners to town? 5) Are you aware of other business owners who may be interested in Centerville? B) Would you be willing to share their information? T 1. Thank you for being a business here in Centerville. 2. What had brought you to Centerville in the 1st place? 3. What do you like best about Centerville? What do you like least? 4. Are there any concerns you have about operating in Centerville? a. City staff 28 b. Centennial Police services c. Centennial Fire District services d. Roads, interstructure, etc. 5. What can the council & city staff do to improve services or assistance to you and other businesses? 6. Thank you again for being a business here in town and thank you for taking the time to meet with me. Ben 1. How has your business been over the past year? a. About the same b. Growing c. Contracting 2. How long have you owned/operated this business? 3. Of that, how many years have you been in Centerville? 4. Why is your business located in Centerville? 5. In your opinion, what are the biggest challenges facing your business today? 6. What services, if any, should the city provide that will directly benefit your business? 7. We are well aware that Centerville has a relatively high property tax rate. Short of reducing taxes, what else can Centerville do to retain existing businesses? 8. What can we do to attract new businesses? 9. Are there any services that the city should consider cutting? 10. The city used to host an annual business appreciation luncheon. Should we continue that tradition? Why or why not? 11. If you could change one thing about Centerville, what would it be? 12. When was the last time you visited city hall and /or spoke with a city employee? Why? Kurt offered these: Business Outreach Questions & Issues 1. Who `are' our businesses a. Who / where are they / what do they sell i. Pull Census data regarding businesses to identify businesses to better determine the scope of questions / issues to pose. b. How do they sell or market 2. What the City staff can do for local business a. Create marketing opportunities b. Provide infrastructure c. Increase traffic to the City (residents / non - residents) 29 d. Attract / assist businesses who will hire residents e. Lower the cost of doing business 3. Concepts a. A joint Centerville / Lino / Hugo business corridor along Cty Rd 14? b. Recreation as a draw into Centerville i. Lakes / County Park / City Parks c. Has the Cty Rd 14 closure in Blaine adversely affected Centerville businesses? d. How to capitalize on new 35E / Cty Rd 14 interchange e. City using its taxing authority or general fund to: i. Target `attractive' businesses (businesses which increase traffic to the city) 1. i.e. Trader Joe's / Walgreens / CVS 2. Develop `Waterworks' site a. Supper Club b. Family Restaurant c. Watersports f. Increase roadway accessibility i. How can the City move Cty Rd 14 traffic 1. to southbound 21 2. 21 to westbound Cty Rd 14 4. Marketing opportunities a. Using City website b. Media information which focuses on city business i. To assist current businesses ii. To attract additional businesses 5. "Event" opportunities for local business marketing a. Easter Egg Roll i. Taken over by local businesses ii. Was this an effective marketing event? b. Fete Des Lacs c. Ice Fishing Tournament d. Activities at School 6. How do you market / advertise your business. Are you more likely to .... a. Market individually b. Market cooperatively with other businesses c. Use coupons d. Advertise sales e. Direct marketing, Using: i. direct mail 30 ii. internet iii. news paper f. Indirect marketing, Using i. Word of mouth ii. Former / current clients g. Location i. Retail storefront ii. Commercial operation 7. Citywide marketing for local businesses a. Groupon b. Foursquare 31