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CITY OF CENTERVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 11, 2012
6:30 p.m.
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly
scheduled meeting of July 11, 2012, 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 6:32 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. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. June 27, 2012 City Council Meeting Minutes
City of Centerville
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Motion by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member King, to approve
the June 27, 2012 City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. All in favor. Motion
carried unanimously.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
1.City of Centerville June 27, 2012 through July 11, 2012 Claims (Check #27327-
27346)
2.Centennial Police Department Claims through June 28, 2012 (Check #9002 –
9012)
3.Centennial Fire District Claims through June 30, 2012 (Check #5393-5408)
Council Member King requested that Item #2 be pulled for further discussion of Check
#9006.
Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member King, to
approve Items #1 and 3 of the Consent Agenda as presented.
Administrator Larson stated that Check #9006, NAC is a preventative maintenance
agreement for equipment.
Council Member Fehrenbacher amended the motion to include Item #2 of the Consent
Agenda as presented.
All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
VI. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES
1. None.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
1. Approval to Extend Contract with Waste Management for Community Recycling
& Garbage Hauling
Administrator Larson stated that minimal modifications had been made to the original
contract; however, rates would remain the same for 2013, rates would increase by 1.5%
for 2014 and rates for 2015 through 2017 would increase by the Consumer Price Index
but not to exceed 3%. Administrator Larson also stated that bulk/large item collection
was made more precise with fees remaining the same for curbside pickup as with cleanup
day.
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Motion by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher, to
approve the “Amendment to the Refuse and Recycling Service Agreement” which
will extend the current agreement through 2017 as presented. All in favor. Motion
carried unanimously.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
1. Res. #12-015 – Closing Fund #453 – Downtown Storm Water
The Mayor reviewed the Resolution with Council.
Administrator Larson stated that this fund contained expenditures associated with the
Downtown redevelopment, watermain grant funds and stormwater irrigation projects and
staff has determined that the fund is no longer needed due to projects being complete and
the lack of possible redevelopment of the downtown area in the near future. Discussion
ensued regarding the costs associated with the 2008 environmental study, its usage for the
watermain grant and the economic downturn as reasons for the $41,691.80 being written
off.
Motion by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve
Res. #12-015 – Closing Fund #453 – Downtown Storm Water as presented. All in
favor. Motion passed unanimously.
2. Res. #12-016 – Appointing Election Judges
Administrator Larson stated that this is an election requirement and routine to appoint
individuals that have been trained and are knowledgeable of the workings of an election.
Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member King, to
approve Res. #12-016 – Appointing Election Judges as presented. All in favor.
Motion passed unanimously.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation to Approve a Variance
Request to Allow Construction of a Single-Story, 22’ High Building in the M-1
District, Paul Steffel Properties, LLC
Administrator Larson reported that the Planning & Zoning Commission held a public
hearing regarding the matter and the concern is the height of the proposed building being
less that the required height within the M-1 Zoning District. Administrator Larson
reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission forwarded Findings and
Recommendation in favor of approval to Council. Lengthy discussion ensued regarding
the downtown redevelopment plan, economic downturn, the need to revisit the
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redevelopment plan, Mr. Steffel’s patience with desiring to construct and stay in the City,
parking requirements, additional requests for similar construction and usage of the
building proposed. Mr. Paul Steffel and Mr. Dale Dockendorf where available to address
questions that Council had. Mr. Steffel stated that the intended building would house his
insurance business and the other unit would be rented to a business similar to his.
Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Love, to
approve the Planning & Zoning Commission Findings and Recommendation as
presented. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously.
IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES
Administrator Larson suggested holding a work session to continue discussion of the
2013 budget and capital planning for streets for August 15, 6:30 p.m.
Administrator Larson stated that he had participated in a meeting with Anoka County
regarding roadway improvements to Centerville Road from Main Street to Birch Street.
Administrator Larson stated that it was felt that there was a potential to share in storm
sewer expenditures along with the project. Administrator Larson stated that the County
has requested information from the City and will be revisiting with staff in about two
months with more details and would be holding an open house in the fall to present
preliminary information to residents abutting the roadway. Discussion ensued regarding
the need for trails/sidewalk along this busy roadway.
Administrator Larson reported that there would be an upcoming I35W/E meeting.
Council Member Love questioned the recent dredging of the ditch along Centerville Road
to Center Street and the outcome. Administrator Larson stated that results appear
encouraging and staff will continue to watch the area.
Attorney Glaser reported that the Ticket Education program continues to exceed
expectations.
Engineer Statz reported that he is continuing to work with the County on the trail project,
closing out the stormwater irrigation project, waiting for Rice Creek Watershed’s
comments regarding the surface water management plan and preparing information for
the budget and street plan for the upcoming meeting.
Council Member Fehrenbacher reported that the Police Governing Board met on Monday
with items of discussion being new officers, life save award, towing contract and budget.
Council Member Fehrenbacher reported that it is proposed that the Centennial Lakes
Police Department budget for 2013 increase by 2%.
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Council Member Paar reported that there would be a Fire Steering meeting on July 26,
2012.
X. ADJOURNMENT
The motion made by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member Paar to
adjourn at 7:10 p.m. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously.
Transcribed by City Clerk, Teresa Bender
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