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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-04-10 CC Minutes - Approved CITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 10, 2013 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled meeting of April 10, 2013, 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: City Administrator Dallas Larson City Engineer Mark Statz Legal Counsel Kurt Glaser I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Wilharber called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. PUBLIC HEARING(S) 1.None. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Wilharber added Centerville Claims (Check #27913-27918) to the Consent Agenda. Mayor Wilharber also added under Old Business, Mound Trail Watermain Extension, a. Order Improvement – Staff Recommendation; b. Joint Powers Agreement w/Lino Lakes; c. Connection Agreement w/Wiederkehr; and d. Connection Agreement w/Drilling. Administrator Larson Stated that Mr. Bill Beard would not be appearing before Council this evening so there would not be a Work Session for this item of business. Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher to approve the Set Agenda as presented with the above stated amendment. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.March 27, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes April 10, 2013 The Mayor provided Council Members with an opportunity to amend the presented minutes. Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member King to approve the minutes of the March 27, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. V. CONSENT AGENDA 1. City of Centerville March 27, 2013 through April 10, 2013 Claims (Check #27896-27912) & (Check #27913-27918) 2. Centennial Police Department Claims through March 28, 2013 (Check #9383- 9402) 3. Church of St. Genevieve Council of Catholic Women – Quilt Raffle & Special Event Private Property Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. VI. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES 1.None VII. OLD BUSINESS 1.Mound Trail Watermain Extension Administrator Larson reported that since Council’s last meeting, Staff discussions with Anoka County have been favorable and an agreement for connection of the Wiederkehr residence at a cost of $14,025 and the County’s Visitor Center being accessed a residential connection with two (2) sewer availability charges units (SAC) at a cost of $12,700. Administrator Larson stated that he had spoken with both of the Lino Lakes residents and one (1) has already submitted their connection fee of $6,350. Administrator Larson also stated that with the funds that have been recovered from these three (3) sources, it is felt that the remainder of the costs associated with the project would be recovered through connection fees on the remaining benefiting properties’. Discussion also ensued regarding the size of the watermain and potential for servicing the campground, the municipalities size versus water tower capacity, inability to require the two (2) Lino Lakes residents to connect to services within the City of Centerville’s codes, the assumption that the City of Lino Lake would not service these residents in the future. Page 2 of 5 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes April 10, 2013 Engineer Statz stated that the proposed size of the water service line would have the ability to service the campground for potable water, however, if a hydrant was located near the campground some fireflow would be available but not the recommended amount. a.Order Improvement – Staff Recommendation b.Joint Powers Agreement w/Lino Lakes c.Connection Agreement w/Wiederkehr d.Connection Agreement w/Drilling Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member King to Order the Improvement per Staff Recommendation, Approve the Presented Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Lino Lakes, and Approve the Connection Agreements with Wiederkehr and Drilling as presented. Council Member King questioned whether the City notified all residents along Mound Trail regarding the proposed project. Administrator Larson stated that this project had been driven by Anoka County and that it is not similar to the 2013 Street Improvement Project, the City would not be assessing the abutting property owners, rather property owners would pay a connection fee when they request hook up.. Administrator Larson stated that they would be receiving notification along with all others regarding the potential for connection. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2.7261 Main Street Property – Request for Proposal ~ (Update) Administrator Larson stated that Council had instructed Staff to continue negotiations with Mr. Jeffrey Magdik from Home Detail, Inc. regarding his submitted proposal to purchase the property for $30,000 which was well under the appraised value. Administrator Larson reported that he had met with Mr. Magdik and he has proposed to pay $10,000 upfront and pay an additional $55,000 upon sale of the home to be built or within one (1) year. Lengthy discussion was had regarding Legal Counsels drafting of an agreement, additional negotiation, protection of the City’s interest, ownership during construction, interest, shortening the timeframe for construction deadline, responsibility for expenditures related to construction, timing of variances, public hearing, etc. Council consensus was that the proposed financial terms would be acceptable, and that Staff continue negotiations with Mr. Magdik and return to Council with an agreement. VIII. NEW BUSINESS Page 3 of 5 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes April 10, 2013 1.Utility Rate – Define Senior Discount – What Age? Administrator Larson stated that Staff is unable to locate anything in writing for a policy that has been in place for numerous years which grants a $3 credit on sewer services for those that are seniors. Staff would like a definition of a senior. Administrator Larson stated that with the new rate structure being based upon consumption, most seniors are experiencing a $10 reduction in their sewer bill. Consensus of Council was that the $3 credit per quarter on the sewer rate would be applied to those that are of age 62 or older. IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES Administrator Larson stated that Staff had attended an open house and visited with affected neighbors of the CSAH21 project and that the largest complaint from property owners was that construction would not commence until next year. Administrator Larson stated that an additional meeting would be taking place with Rice Creek Watershed District regarding securing permits. Several property owners have concerns for future municipal services. Consensus of Council was that additional research was needed with costs being taken into consideration for municipal services to these parcels and Staff would supply Council with figures when available. Administrator Larson stated that his Annual Performance Review had been scheduled for this evening, however, if Council desired due to Council Member Love absence, it could be rescheduled for the next meeting. Consensus of Council was to table the Administrator Performance Review until April 24, 2013 meeting. Council Member King reported that the Parks & Recreation Committee desired to have a handicapped port-a-potty installed at Laurie LaMotte Park for the season. Council Member King also reported that the North Metro Telecommunication Commission adopted a rate order against Comcast and that they had thirty (30) days to comply. Council Member King stated that the same order had been filed with the FCC along with three (3) other commissions rejecting their rates. Council Member King also stated that Comcast has agreed to participate in mediation regarding the issue and a resolution will be forthcoming to allow this meeting. Council Member King informed Council that Comcast has required new equipment for those customers that have Basic 1 service of Public/Education/Government (PEG) channels will need to obtain a Digital Page 4 of 5 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes April 10, 2013 Television Adapter (DTA) for free by calling the North Metro Telecommunications Commission at (763) 231-2801 and the Commission will be happy to facilitate this. Council Member King stated that he would desire for this information to be placed on the City web site. Council Member Paar reported that Fire Chief Streich, Mayor Bartholemay, Circle Pines and he all attended a recent Fire Marshal Conference where open discussion took place regarding structures of departments and operations. Council Member Paar stated that the conference lasted approximately two (2) hours and that that it was very worthwhile. Mayor Wilharber stated that the Centennial Fire District was presently participating in their annual audit. Mayor Wilharber stated that the City of Centerville’s auditors, Abdo, Eick & Meyers would be attending Council’s next meeting to report on the annual audit of the City’s financials. Administrator Larson stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission would like to move forward the allowing the keeping of chickens on residential property, however, due to the Centennial Lakes Police Departments enforcement of City Codes, the cities of Circle Pines and Lexington would be meeting to determine whether they also desired to participate in allowing their residents the opportunity to house chickens. Administrator Larson felt that a Code Amendment would be forwarded to Council for their consideration sometime in May. Administrator Larson reported that he request from Council Members/Committee/Commission members a more concise listing of goals which he has provided to Council this evening. Administration Larson stated that taxes and spending are of high priority along with park maintenance, streets, quality of life, community heritage, citizen feedback and safety. Administrator Larson reported that on the reverse side of the goals he had added surrounding communities tax rates for comparison and measurement. Council Member Paar stated that it is very difficult to compare what services are being offered by what communities and that it may be too difficult to equate these rankings to Centerville’s or to each other. Consensus of the Council was that the abbreviated goals were simple and concise. They will be added to a work session agenda for further consideration. X. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher to adjourn the regularly schedule Council Meeting of April 10, 2013 at 7:14 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Transcribed by City Staff Member Teresa Bender, City Clerk Page 5 of 5