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CITY OF CENTERVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 25, 2012
6:30 p.m.
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly
scheduled meeting of July 25, 2012, at City Hall, 1880 Main Street.
PRESENT:
Mayor Tom Wilharber
Council Member Ben Fehrenbacher
Council Member Steve King
Council Member Jeff Paar
ABSENT:
Council Member D. Love
STAFF:
Finance Director Mike Jeziorski
City Attorney Kurt Glaser
Public Works Director Paul Palzer
Parks & Recreation Committee – Potential Committee Member – Interview
1. Mr. Chris Bettinger, 1736 Center Street – Was not available
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 Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Paar, to
approve the Agenda as amended. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
IV.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. July 11, 2012 City Council Meeting Minutes
Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member King, to
approve the July 11, 2012 City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. All in favor.
Motion carried unanimously.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
1.City of Centerville July 11, 2012 through July 25, 2012 Claims (Check #27327-
27346) & (Check #27369-27372)
2.Centennial Police Department Claims through July 10, 2012 (Check #9013 –
9042)
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3.Centennial Fire District Claims through July 10, 2012 (Check #5415-5426)
w/Payroll Checks #5409-5414
4. Successful Performance Review – Account Clerk II, Ms. Kris Sweeney
5. Encroachment Agreements – 7360 Peltier Circle – Fence & 1652 Lakeland Circle,
Above Ground Swimming Pool
Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher, to
approve Consent Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
VI.AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES
Chief James Coan & Captain Ron Nelson, Centennial Lakes Police Department –
Introduction of Officers Shane Werneke & Jaren Zech
Chief Coan & Captain Nelson were both present and introduced the new officers. Both
Officers Mr. Jaren Zech & Mr. Shane Werneke briefed Council on their career
backgrounds and stated that they were excited and honored to be members of the
Department. Council welcomed the new officers.
VII.OLD BUSINESS
1. None.
VIII.NEW BUSINESS
1. 2013 Budget – Centennial Lakes Police Department
Finance Director Jeziorski stated that the Police 2013 Budget included an increase of
approximately 15,000 from the prior year. Mayor Wilharber stated that the Centennial
Lakes Governing Board had approved the proposed budget for forwarding on to member
Council’s. Council Member King had concerns regarding grant funding, CERT Program
and whether the grants that have been received require stipulations. Council Member
Fehrenbacher responded by stating that the CERT Program was fully funded for a two (2)
year period and the grant was received last year. Council Member Fehrenbacher stated
that most of the grants applied for and obtained have limited stipulations or restrictions
placed on them.
Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher, to
approve the 2013 Budget for the Centennial Lakes Police Department as presented.
All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
2. 2013 Budget – North Metro Telecommunications Commission
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Council Member King gave a brief overview of the presented budget. Mayor Wilharber
stated that subscribership is continuing with a downward trend. Finance Director
Jeziorski stated that two (2) items are on the agenda for Council consideration and they
are: the proposed 2013 Budget and refinancing an existing bond which all member cities
would need to approve.
Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve
the 2013 Budget for the North Metro Telecommunications Commission as
presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Res. #12-017 – Approving First Amendment to Amended & Restated Joint &
Cooperative Agreement & Approving Issuance by the North Metro
Telecommunications System of Certain Refunding Bonds & Related Matters
Discussion ensued regarding liability associated with the bond. Attorney Glaser stated
that the North Metro Telecommunication Commission is an extension of each member
city.
Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve
Res. #12-017 – Approving First Amendment to Amended & Restate Joint &
Cooperative Agreement & Approving Issuance by the North Metro
Telecommunications System of Certain Refunding Bonds & Related Matters as
presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Adopt the MNDOT Snow & Ice Control Handbook
Discussion ensued regarding language within the Handbook. Finance Director Jeziorski
stated that this handbook would be utilized as a best practices tool; however, the City
may choose to upgrade from the minimums placed in the handbook. Finance Director
Jeziorski also stated that having policies and procedures in place is a requirement of the
grant. Attorney Glaser stated that generally the City is already implementing these
policies.
Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Paar, to
adopt the MNDOT Snow & Ice Control Handbook as presented. All in favor.
Motion carried unanimously.
IX.ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES
Council Member Fehrenbacher questioned the status of the nuisance property on
Centerville Road. Attorney Glaser stated that the property owners are not in compliance
and that he would attempt to arrange a meeting with them.
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Council Member Paar stated that there would be a Fire Steering meeting on July 26 and
discussion would be taking place with the local ambulance providers, services that the
Fire District would like to provide and budget discussions.
Council Member Paar also referenced the City website for all of the activities that would
be taking place on the weekend.
X. ADJOURNMENT
The motion made by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member King, to
adjourn at 7:00 p.m. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously.
Transcribed by City Clerk, Teresa Bender
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