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CITY OF CENTERVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 10, 2012
6:30 p.m.
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly
scheduled meeting of October 10, 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 Engineer Mark Statz
Legal Counsel Kurt Glaser
Public Works Director Paul Palzer
Finance Director Mike Jeziorski
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
Administrator Larson requested that the following item be added to the Agenda: Item #1;
Old Business, Sale of the Liebel Property (7297 Main Street) to Anoka County.
Mayor Wilharber requested that the following item be added to the Agenda: Item #7;
New Business, Press Publication’s bi-weekly News & Views publication.
Administrator Larson stated that Council would recess their regular council meeting to a
work session and the closed session then re-open the council meeting.
Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Love to approve
the Agenda with the above noted additions. All in favor. Motion passed
unanimously.
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IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. September 26, 2012 City Council Meeting Minutes
Motion by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher, to
approve the September 26, 2012 City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. All in
favor. Motion passed unanimously.
2. September 26, 2012 City Council Closed Executive Session Meeting Minutes
Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve
the September 26, 2012 City Council Closed Executive Session Meeting Minutes as
presented. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
1. City of Centerville September 27, 2012 through October 10, 2012 Claims (Check
#27501-27526) & (Check #27527)
2. Centennial Police Department Claims through September 27, 2012 (Check #9118-
9137)
3. Centennial Fire District Claims through September 21, 2012 (Check #5514-5538)
w/Check #5508-5513 Payroll
4. Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation to Approve a Conditional Use
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Permit to Miller Mobile Marine, LLC, 6995 – 20 Avenue South
5.Res. #12-XX – Committing Fund Balances for Specific Purposes
Council Member King requested that Item 5 be pulled from the Consent Agenda for
further discussion.
Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member King, to
approve Consent Agenda Items #1-4 as presented. All in favor. Motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member King requested clarification of funding re-allocation along with
additional funding allocation from the remaining funds ($1,000) in the Parks &
Recreation Programs line item of the 2012 Budget and $5,000 from the General Fund
Capital Outlay line item of the 2013 Budget that the Parks & Recreation Committee is
requesting. Council Member King stated that the goal of the Committee has been to
construct one (1) if not two (2) sand volleyball courts at LaMotte Park by 2013; however,
the Committee has valiantly earned funding slightly less than the costs of obtaining one
(1) court.
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Finance Director Jeziorski stated that accounting regulations require the committing of
fund balances for specific purposes through the resolution process allowing annual carry
over.
Lengthy discussion was had regarding the loaning of funds versus providing financial
assistance to obtain the Committee’s goal in 2013, cost of construction of one (1) court
($16,000 - $18,000) and a not to exceed limit of the $5,000 from Capital Outlay line item
of the 2013 Budget with the understanding that if construction cost are less than the funds
allocated in this resolution they will be returned to the General Fund.
Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Paar to
approve Res. #12-024 – Committing Fund Balances for Specific Purposes with the
understanding that if construction costs are less than the funds allocated in Res.
#12-024 they will be returned to the General Fund. Council Member King opposed.
Motion passed.
VI. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES
VII. OLD BUSINESS
1.Anoka County Purchase of Liebel Property (7297 Main Street)
Administrator Larson explained that Anoka County has indicated that they will connect
the Leibel property to municipal services and provide snow removal for the bike
path/trail along Main Street from Mound Trail to the City’s property along Main Street
then south through LaMotte Park in addition to the items mentioned when they attended
the council meeting on September 26, 2012.
Lengthy discussed ensued regarding the County’s additional incentives and abutting
property owners favoring County ownership.
Motion made by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member
Love to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Anoka County for the
purchase of 7297 Main Street subject to all concessions previously offered and
including the concessions discussed this evening with City’s Legal Counsel review.
All in favor. Motion passed unanimously.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of the Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP)
Engineer Statz reported that he believed the Rice Creek Watershed District approved the
submitted plan. Engineer Statz stated that the plan should be approved by Council and
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would aid in future grant submissions. Council Member King questioned whether the
City would be fined if they did not approve it and Mr. Statz stated that he would research
his question.
Motion by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher, to
approve the Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP) as presented. Council
Member King opposed. Motion passed.
2. Ord. #58, Second Series – Amending City Code, Chapter 156, Section 156.006
Definitions & 156.016-156.052 Zoning Districts
Administrator Larson stated that most of the amended language is due to uses that are
allowed in multiple zoning districts, modification to a grid form for the same districts,
slight modification in language and guidelines for daycare and residential facilities that
treat juvenile sex offenders that comply with State requirements along with definitions.
Planning and Zoning felt that the modifications would assist both the public and staff in
clarification and ease of use. Administrator Larson stated that Council needed to make
two (2) motions: one for adoption of Findings and Decision Related to Chapter 156.006
& 156.016-156.52 and second to approve of Ord. #58, Second Series – Amending City
Code, Chapter 156, Section 156.006 Definitions & 156.016-156.052 Zoning Districts as
presented.
Council Member Love stated that he has participated in Planning & Zoning’s review of
the sections and feels that it expands the modifications rather than restricts them.
Motion made by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member Paar, to
Adopt the Findings and Decision Related to Chapter 156.006 & 156.016-156.052 as
presented. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously
.
Motion made by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member Paar, to
adopt Ord. #58, Second Series – Amending City Code, Chapter 156, Section 156.006
Definitions and 156-016-156-052 Zoning Districts chart format as presented. All in
favor. Motion passed unanimously.
3. Ord. #59, Second Series – Amending City Code, Chapter 72, Regulating Use of
Snowmobiles
Administrator Larson stated that the proposed ordinance originated with the consortium
of cities that have been working together on various projects and found that requirements
and enforcement of snowmobiles was unique to each city making if difficult for riders
and enforcement. Administrator Larson stated that the Cities of Circle Pines and
Lexington would be adopting this ordinance also. Administrator Larson reported that this
will replace language currently in the Code; however, the modifications would not
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regulate equipment due to state mandates, and will be more liberal with speed limits
being slightly increased and hours of operation being less restrictive. Administrator
Larson stated that the City of Lino Lakes appeared to be favorable to the Ordinance as
well, but has not committed to adopting it.
Lengthy discussion took place regarding language contained in the ordinance referring to
an official map defining the boundaries of a “No Snowmobile Zone”, accommodations of
the ordinance allowing each City to determine prohibited operating areas, providing a
tool if the community desires to manage snowmobiling in this fashion, operating
language for operation on both lakes (Centerville & Peltier), the Department of Natural
Resources regulations, areas that the City governs, dangerous behavior, driving while
intoxicated and private property usage.
It was stated that the majority of operators abide by the rules for operation.
Motion by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve
Ord. #59, Second Series – Amending City Code, Chapter 72, Regulating Use of
Snowmobiles as presented. Council Member King opposed. Motion carried.
4. Centerville Road/CSAH21 – Design Issues
Administrator Larson suggested that feedback from the City regarding the County’s
project to reconstruct Centerville Road should be forwarded to them due to the County’s
designing of the project. Lengthy discussion was had regarding a bike trail/path along
the roadway, pedestrian/bike crossing(s), necessity of securing easements, various
funding options for a pedestrian/bike trail, Rice Creek Watershed District drainage
requirements, stormwater and downtown concerns, and the City of Lino Lakes concerns
for their new park and future safe access.
Consensus was that Engineer Statz and staff should draft questions, concerns and ideas
associated with the project and pathway and ascertain if Anoka County and the City of
Lino Lakes were willing to meet and discuss the impending project and possibilities of
cost sharing certain amenities. It was reported that the County would be meeting with
affected residents in January and that a work session should be scheduled in late
December to meet with the County.
5. Appointment to Fill Building Inspector/P.W. Maintenance Technician Position
Administrator Larson stated that both he and Building Official Palzer completed
interviews and background checks of candidates and are making a recommendation for
hire of Mr. Jerold Sweeney to fill the vacant position. Administrator Larson stated that
the City received twenty (20) applications and they interviewed seven (7) candidates with
Mr. Sweeney being the forerunner bringing knowledge of various equipment usages and
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building inspections; however, Mr. Sweeney did lack large truck snowplowing
experience and a Commercial Drivers License. Administrator Larson felt that Mr.
Sweeney could gain both within a short period of time.
Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member King, to
approve the hiring of Mr. Jerry Sweeney to fill the vacant Building Inspector/P.W.
Maintenance Technician position commencing October 15, 2012 at the Pay Grade 6,
Step 6), subject to successful employment background screening and DOT physical
exam. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously.
6. Salt Shed
Public Works Director Palzer addressed Council and presented them with two (2)
proposals for construction of a salt storage building to be constructed on the existing
Public Works property located at 2085 W. Cedar Street. Building Official Palzer stated
that Friberg Industries had submitted the lowest bid in the about of $15,935 for a 22’ x
24’ storage building. Building Official Palzer explained that several communities that
are participating in the Salt Brine Grant Project have no need for storage or are storing
salt and salt brine mixture off site utilizing other communities’ storage facilities. Palzer
stated that the original grant contained funding of $10,000 for a smaller storage facilities;
however, with purchasing needed equipment and replacing old equipment it was felt that
$5,000 could be gained by selling the unnecessary equipment and that the additional city
cost would be $2,000 to $3,000, but the building would better meet the needs of the city.
Finance Director Jeziorski stated that the additional fund of $2,000 to $3,000 could be
taken from reserves if there is not remaining funding from the 2012 budget. Palzer stated
that in the summer months, brine equipment and plows could be stored in the same
building.
Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Paar, to
approve the construction of a salt storage building at 2085 W. Cedar Street. All in
favor. Motion passed unanimously
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7. Press Publications (News & Views)
Mayor Wilharber stated that recently Press Publications Managing Editor, Debra Barnes
appeared before Council to discuss this new addition to their offerings and that each
Council Member had received a mailing also. Mayor Wilharber reported that the offering
would include community activities and city news in the publication for 26 issues with an
associated fee of $312 bi-weekly or $8,100 annually.
Consensus of the Council was that the fee was too high and that there were alternative
ways of informing residents.
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IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES
Administrator Larson reported that the property cleanup in the downtown area had been
completed and the associated costs were approximately $15,000. Administrator Larson
stated that the owner would be notified regarding the processes of payment, i.e. the
opportunity to pay the bills prior to certification to their property taxes. Legal Counsel
Glaser stated that he would be speaking with the resident’s attorney to ascertain their
option for payment. Administrator Larson stated that Council should offer the property
owner a chance to comment at their November 14, 2012 regularly scheduled meeting to
consider special assessments (delinquent garbage, utilities and municipal services).
Council Member Paar stated that there would be a Fire Steering meeting on Thursday,
October 18, 2012.
The Mayor stated that Council would be taking a 5 minute recess at 7:55 p.m. and then
would begin their Work Session with a Closed Session to follow. It was noted that when
the meeting is reopened to the public, no action would have been made during the work
session.
At 9:40 p.m., following the work session, the council meeting was reconvened.
Present were Mayor Tom Wilharber, Council Members Steve King, D Love and Jeff
Paar. Also present were Attorney Kurt Glaser, and Administrator Dallas Larson. Absent
was Council Member Ben Fehrenbacher.
The Council went into closed session for the purpose of discussing purchase and or sale
of real estate.
The meeting was reopened to the public at 9:56 p.m.
It was noted that the only issue discussed during the closed portion of the meeting were,
real estate purchase and sale matters regarding two development proposals.
X. ADJOURNMENT
The motion made by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member King to
adjourn at 9:57 p.m. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously.
Transcribed by City Staff member Teresa Bender, City Clerk
Transcribed by City Administrator Dallas Larson
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