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CITY OF CENTERVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 28, 2014
6:30 p.m.
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled
meeting of May 28, 2014 at City Hall, 1880 Main Street.
PRESENT:
Mayor Tom Wilharber
Council Member Jeff Paar
Council Member Ben Fehrenbacher
Council Member D. Love
Council Member King
ABSENT:
City Administrator Dallas Larson
STAFF:
City Engineer Mark Statz
Public Works Director Paul Palzer
Finance Director Ellen Paulseth
Lead Project Coordinator Greg Burmeister
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Wilharber called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES
1.None.
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Wilharber requested adding Hmong Football Tournament under New Business and stated
that Old Business, Item #1 would be placed on Council’s agenda for June 11, 2014
consideration.
Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Love to Approve the
Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion passed.
V. PUBLIC HEARING
1. None.
VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
City of Centerville
Council Minutes
May 28, 2014
1. May 14, 2014 City Council & Closed Executive Session Meeting Minutes
The Mayor provided Council Members with an opportunity to amend the presented minutes.
Motion by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member King to approve the
minutes of the May 28, 2014 City Council & Closed Executive Session Meeting Minutes as
presented. All in favor. Motion passed.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
1. City of Centerville May 14, 2014 through May 28, 2014 Claims (Check #28687-28707)
2. Centennial Police Department Claims through May 22, 2014 (Check #9908-9934)
3. Centennial Fire District Claims through May 15, 2014 (Check #6404-6425) & Payroll
(Check #6392-6403)
4. Pay Request #5 – 2013 Street & Utility Improvements, Northdale Construction ~
$11,880.20
Mayor Wilharber provided Council Members with an opportunity to remove any item that they
desired additional information on.
Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member King to approve
the Consent Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion passed.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
1. Anoka County Fire Protection Council Joint Powers Agreement
Will be placed on June 11, 2014 City Council Agenda for consideration.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve Storm Sewer Construction Contract (C & L Excavating, Inc.) – (Storm Water
Enterprise Funds) - $50,550
Engineer Statz stated that this item relates to work in addition to and prior to the 2014 Mill and
Overlay Project. Engineer Statz explained the Public Works Director Palzer solicited quotes for
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storm sewer construction near the intersection of Mill Road/73 Street and Quebec/73 Street.
Engineer Statz recommended that the construction occur prior to the Mill & Overlay project
assisting in the longevity of the project.
Council Member Paar questioned repairs to storm sewers that have heaved in other areas of the
community such as Dupre Road and Meadow Lane. Public Works Director Palzer stated that his
staff would be completing most of those repairs; however, the contractor would be completing
the patch and overlay to those areas.
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Finance Director Paulseth stated that the Stormwater Fund has adequate cash balance to incur the
cost of this project.
Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Paar to enter
into an agreement with C & L Excavating to install storm sewer at the intersections of Old
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Mill Road/73 Street and Quebec Street/73 Street with funds to be expended from the
Stormwater Fund as presented. All in favor. Motion passed.
2. Church of St. Genevieve Request for Special Event Permit ~ Private Property (Annual
Parish Festival, Sunday, August 17, 2014)
a. Temporary Charitable Gambling Permit (Bingo, Raffle, Paddlewheels & Pull-
Tabs
b. Temporary/Event On-Sale Liquor License
Mayor Wilharber stated that this is an annual event and there have been no issues in the past.
Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member King to approve St.
Genevieve’s Request for Temporary Charitable Gambling Permit (Bingo, Raffle,
Paddlewheels & Pull-Tabs, a Temporary/Event On-Sale Liquor License and waive all
associated fees as presented. All in favor. Motion passed.
3. Purchase of Trucks Under State Cooperative Purchasing Program
Public Works Director Palzer requested that this item be placed on the agenda stating that he
desires to replace two (2) City vehicles through the Cooperative Purchasing Program, sell two
(2) used vehicles out-right and purchase an additional small truck outside of the program in an
amount not to exceed $4,200. Public Works Director Palzer explained that there was $48,000 in
the budget for such purchases, he estimated that with the funds from the sale of the two (2) used
trucks, total out of pocket cost would be between $40,000 to $49,000.
Discussion ensued regarding previous methods for disposal of used vehicles, the length of time
for the sales, the need for an additional vehicle when the Cushman has been utilized in the past
for small jobs and seasonal staff, the anticipated costs associated with maintaining newer
vehicles, unwillingness to increase taxes, adequacies/deficiencies in the Capital Equipment Fund,
and the potential for replacement of other items if funding is inadequate due to these purchases.
Public Works Director Palzer stated that the Cushman is currently consuming a large amount of
oil, should only be utilized for dragging baseball fields and that if continued use in its present
capacity and new motor costing approximately $2,000 would be needed.
Mayor Wilharber questioned whether the item could be tabled until the next meeting where
Administrator Larson would be present. Public Works Director Palzer explained that it would
take four (4) months if he ordered the 1 ton, snowplow/dump truck the following day and by the
time the box and plow were installed it would be street ready in late October to early November.
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Motion made by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member Paar to approve the
purchase of one (1) new 1 ton, snowplow/dump truck through the State Cooperative
Purchasing Program in an amount not to exceed $47,500 as presented and table the
additional items.
Council Member Fehrenbacher desired to table the entire consideration of the agenda item until
the next meeting.
Mayor Wilharber reminded Council of early snow fall and the effectiveness of either not having
the proper equipment available or equipment that is in disrepair.
Council Member Fehrenbacher opposed. Motion carried.
4. Change Order #1 – Royal Meadows Watermain Improvements – (Labor), C & L
Excavating ~ $82,550
Engineer Statz stated that the Public Works Director solicited quotes from at least three (3)
contractors for this work, C & L Excavating submitted the lowest bid at $82,550 and being that
they are the same contractor for the Royal Meadows Watermain Improvements Project, for ease
of administration the Change Order was initiated in this matter. Engineer Statz stated that only
Item #4 involved the Royal Meadows Development. Engineer Statz stated that the work to be
performed would involve catch basins, curb and gutter, gate valves and manhole adjustments
prior to the 2014 Mill & Overlay Project.
Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Love to approve the
submitted Change Order #1 as presented. All in favor. Motion passed.
5. Special Event Permit – Hmong Flag Football Tournament
Mayor Wilharber stated that both local papers had reported that the Hmong Flag Football
Tournament would be held at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park for only one day and that the event
had been scaled back per the organizer. Mayor Wilharber stated that the City is allowing this
event in an attempt to recoup the financial obligations from the organizers associated with
damages caused last year by them to the turf.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES
1. Administrator Larson – Lake Shore Parcel(s)
Administrator Larson was not available to discuss negotiation of the lakeshore parcels owned by
St. Paul Water District.
Engineer Statz reported that he and Staff had met with Anoka County Highway Department Staff
regarding the reconstruction of Centerville Road and the inclusion of municipal services, stated
that residents had been receiving notices regarding setbacks and offers for right-of-way
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purchases. Engineer Statz reported that the County is targeting a late season bid process for the
project with the potential for delay until 2015.
Mayor Wilharber stated that he has received several telephone calls from residents regarding
staking and letters that have been received. Mayor Wilharber reported that he contacted the
County regarding his own property, they were very helpful and recommended that if residents
had questions or concerns to contact them directly.
Council Member King stated that there would be time-sensitive material that would need to be
discussed in the near future regarding a new franchise agreement between the cable company and
North Metro Telecommunications Commission.
Council Member Paar reported that the Fire Steering Committee had met recently and reviewed
appraisals of equipment and assets, Lino Lakes’ confidence in commencing their own fire
service and discussed procedures for disbursing assets (i.e. existing equipment, building
ownership, etc.).
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Council MemberPaar, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher to Adjourn
the regularly scheduled Council meeting of May 28, 2014 at 7:10 p.m. All in favor.
Motion passed.
Transcribed by City Staff Member Teresa Bender, City Clerk
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