HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-03-08 CCCITY OF CENTERVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 8, 2006
6:30 p.m.
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled
meeting on March 8, 2006, at City Hall, 1880 Main Street.
PRESENT:
Council Member Lee
Council Member Lakso
Council Member Paar
Council Member Terway
ABSENT:
Mayor Mary Capra
STAFF:
City Attorney Mr. Hoeft
City Engineer Mr. Peterson
City Administrator Mr. Larson
I. CALL TO ORDER
Acting Mayor Lee called the March 8, 2006, City Council meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
II. SET AGENDA
Council added the following item to the Agenda under Old Business: Resolution #06-
022, Declaring Adequacy of Petition Receiving Report on Improvement, Approving
Plans and Specs and Ordering Advertisement for Bids on Improvement – Hunters
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Crossing, 3 Addition.
Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Paar to approve
the Agenda as amended. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
III. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
1.February 15, 2006 City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes
Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Terway to
approve the February 15, 2006 City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes as
presented. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously.
2.February 22, 2006 City Council Meeting Minutes
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Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Terway to
approve the February 22, 2006 City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes as
presented. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously.
3.February 28, 2006 City Council Special Meeting Minutes
Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Terway to
approve the February 28, 2006 City Council Special Meeting Minutes. All in favor.
Motion carried unanimously.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
1.City of Centerville February 23, 2006 through March 8, 2006 Claims
2.Centennial Fire District Claims through February 17, 2006 & March 3, 2006
3.Account Clerk II’s Attendance of Minnesota Municipal Clerks Institute (MMCI)
– Not to Exceed $410.00
4.Parks & Recreation Committee Request for Council Approval to Sponsor Kelly
Miller Circus Fundraiser Subject to Outlined Research
Council Member Lakso requested the removal of Ck #21085 – Centerville Claims for
further discussion. Council Member Paar requested that Item #4 also be removed for
further discussion.
Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Terway, to
approve Consent Agenda Items 1, (excluding Ck #21085, 2 and 3 as presented. All
in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Lakso questioned whether the Damon Faber invoice amount was a
partial payment or a full payment. Mr. Larson state that it was a partial payment
Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Terway to
approve Ck #21085 as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Paar briefly reviewed the Kelly Miller Circus Fundraiser with Council
and Parks & Recreation’s concerns regarding arranging individuals to collect dollars
from businesses, selling tickets, water availability and site availability.
Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Lakso to approve
Parks & Recreation Committee’s Request for Sponsorship of the Kelly Miller
Circus Fundraiser pending reference checks, site inspection and member
participation. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
V. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES
None.
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VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance Codification
Acting Mayor Lee commented that no members of the audience were present.
Mr. Larson explained that the City has been in the process of working on the codification
for years. Mr. Larson stated that he had reorganized Section 154 pertaining to zoning in
an attempt to simplify its ease of use for the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr.
Larson also stated that the codification contains all existing ordinances to date and staff
will ensure that the most recent ordinances are contained prior to the final version
becoming available for use. Acting Mayor Lee commended staff for their diligence
regarding this item. Mr. Larson stated that the document will have slight modifications
over time. Council Members Terway and Paar thanked Mr. Larson and Mr. Hoeft for
their diligence with the document.
Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Terway to close
the public hearing. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
1. Ordinance #1, Second Series Adopting Codification
Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Paar to approve
Ordinance #1, Second Series adopting the Codification as presented. All in favor.
Motion carried unanimously.
a. Summary Ordinance #1, Second Series Publication
Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Paar to approve
the Ordinance #1, Second Series Summary Publication as presented. All in favor.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Resolution #06-021 – Establishing Penalties for Administrative Offenses
Mr. Larson stated that the outlined penalties for the administrative offenses have been
recommended by the Police Governing Board and authority for administrative penalties
is contained in the Ordinance Codification. Council Member Lakso questions whether all
cities would have the same penalties for the same offenses. Mr. Larson stated that the
City of Lexington had adopted the same penalties and that Circle Pines would soon
be considering them also. Acting Mayor Lee questioned whether these penalties would
be reviewed on a regular basis. Mr. Larson stated that if it is later determined that
additional violations could be added or adjustments in fees were needed same would be
forwarded to Council for their consideration. Council Member Lakso questioned whether
an accelerating provision was contained or considered when the fees were suggested.
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Mr. Hoeft stated that each day was a separate offense and that multiple violations would
be taken care in that fashion.
Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Terway to adopt
Res. #06-021 – Establishing Penalties for Administrative Offenses within the City of
Centerville, as Authorized by City Code, Chapt. 10, Section 10.79. All in favor.
Motion carried unanimously.
3.Sager’s Bar-n-Grill (On-Sale and Sunday Liquor License & Tobacco License)
Mr. Larson stated that the Police Chief had completed the routine background check and
all licensing fees had been paid. Mr. Larson stated that the property had outstanding
utility charges.
Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Paar, to
approve a On-Sale and Sunday Liquor License & Tobacco License for Sager’s Bar-
n-Grill pending all fees are paid to date. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
Acting Mayor Lee questioned whether Mr. Sager was aware of the Downtown
Redevelopment Plans and moratorium. Mr. Sager stated that he was and that painting
may be the first item of business this summer. Mr. Sager stated that he is very excited to
be back in Centerville.
4. Lawn Maintenance Contract - 2006
Mr. Larson stated that Land Maintenance Outdoor Service was the lowest proposal that
was submitted for consideration with a three (3) year contract. Acting Mayor Lee
questioned whether Mr. Palzer’s recommendation was for a three (3) year contract and
Land Maintenance Outdoor Service. Mr. Larson concurred. Council Member Lakso
questioned whether early termination of the contactor could be addressed in the contract.
Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Paar, to grant the
Lawn Maintenance Contract to Land Maintenance Outdoor Services per the
recommendation of the Public Works Director, Mr. Palzer. All in favor. Motion
carried unanimously.
Council directed Mr. Larson to forward the Council’s decision to those who submitted
proposals.
5. Lift Station #2, Generator Purchase – Aid Electric ($21,765.00)
Mr. Larson stated that Mr. Palzer had submitted a memorandum in the packet for
Council’s consideration due to ongoing issues. Council Member Lakso questioned
whether the monies were budgeted for. Council Member Paar questioned whether Mr.
Larson concurred with the purchase. Mr. Larson stated that he did concur with the Public
Work’s Directors recommendation, felt that the expense was warranted and same would
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be expended from waste water funds. Mr. Larson stated that Connexus Energy thought
well of Aid Electric.
Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Lee, to approve the
purchase of a generator and installation for Lift Station #2 from Aid Electric in the
amount of $21,765.00 with funds being expended from the Waste Water Fund per
Mr. Palzer’s recommendation. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Business Person of the Year & Citizen of the Year
Mr. Larson explained that Mayor Capra requested that this item be placed on the agenda
for Council consideration. Acting Mayor Lee stated that Mayor Capra is drafting
guidelines for the presentation of these recognitions. Council Member Paar stated that he
felt that the Business Appreciation Dinner was a very well received event and that he
would be willing to donate his time to orchestrate same for the upcoming year. Mr.
Terway concurred.
Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Lakso to table
this item until the next Council Meeting. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
1.Ordinance #91 – Amending Ord. #4, Division #65; Accessory Uses and
Structures – Housekeeping – Bridges in Easements by Permit
Mr. Larson stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission previously recommended
adoption of the Ordinance, Guidelines for Bridges and an Encroachment Agreement;
however, Council had only adopted the Guidelines and the Agreement.
Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Terway to
approve Ordinance #91 – Amending Ord. #4, Division #65; Accessory Uses and
Structures – Bridges in Easements by Permit as presented All in favor. Motion
carried unanimously.
2. Summary of Ordinance #90 for Publication
Mr. Larson stated that a summary of Ordinance #90 – An Emergency Interim Ordinance
Temporarily Prohibiting Certain Development in the Area Generally Known as the
Downtown of Centerville is acceptable by law for publication requirements and is less
costly. Mr. Larson stated that the ordinance is three (3) pages and the summary is one (1)
page.
Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Paar to approve
the publication of the submitted summary of Ordinance #90. All in favor. Motion
carried unanimously.
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3. Hunters Crossing, 3 Addition – Developer’s Agreement, Final Plat & Res. #06-
022 – Declaring Adequacy of Petition Receiving Report on Improvement,
Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids on
Improvement
Mr. Larson explained that the City had received all associated fees and documents
(except a letter of credit) from the Developer prior to submission. Acting Mayor Lee
questioned whether Mr. Hoeft had an opportunity to review the developer’s agreement.
Mr. Hoeft stated that he had reviewed the document and felt it was in order.
Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve
the presented Developer’s Agreement and Final Plat as submitted. All in favor.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Larson explained that Res. #06-022 allowed the process of construction and special
assessments to continue.
Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Lakso to approve
Res. #06-022 – Declaring Adequacy of Petition Receiving Report on Improvement,
Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids on
Improvement as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
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Mr. Richard Carlson addressed Council and stated that all of the 3 addition had been
graded except for five (5) lots due to running out of fill and weight restrictions being
placed on the street on Wednesday. Mr. Carlson felt that approximately 10,000 yards of
fill would be needed to complete the five (5) lots. Mr. Carlson stated that he would
forward the letter of credit to the City as soon as possible.
4. National Sports Center Super Rink Expansion Guarantee Agreement
Acting Mayor Lee stated that he had only been presented with the agreement
approximate at the beginning of the meeting. Council Member Lakso questioned the
differences between the agreement that was distributed at the beginning of the meeting
and what Council received in their packets. Mr. Larson explained that the language in
Section 2, 2.2 has been added pertaining to the guarantee of rental income not being
required subsequent to the initial bond being paid in full. Council Member Terway
questioned whether Mr. Hoeft had an opportunity to review the agreement. Mr. Hoeft
stated that there were conflicting timeframes within the document; however, they were
errors on the drafter’s part and not the City’s.
Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Acting Mayor Lee to approve the
agreement as presented and placed before them at the beginning of the meeting. All
in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Proposal for Legal Services
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Consensus was that Council desired to schedule a work session to review and discuss this
issue at more length. Consensus was to schedule a work session subsequent to the March
22, 2006 regularly scheduled meeting. Mr. Larson stated that additional items needed to
be discussed such as the Downtown Redevelopment and CSAH 14. Mr. Larson was
directed to contact Mayor Capra as to the scheduling of same.
Council Member Terway questioned whether Mr. Hoeft’s office had submitted a
proposal. Mr. Hoeft stated that if it was the desire of Council he could. Mr. Larson
stated that staff could provide Council with historical costs if that what was desired by
Council.
IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES
1.City Administrator, Mr. Dallas Larson
Mr. Larson stated that the City had hired a part-time scanning/administrative technician.
Mr. Larson stated that he met with the City of Lino Lakes and the affected property
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owner regarding the 21 Avenue/backage road construction. Discussions will continue
but it is felt that it is a positive turn for the project. Mr. Larson stated that meetings will
need to be held with the Rice Creek Water Shed District in the next few months to
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discuss the extension of 21 Avenue South, across Clearwater Creek.. Mr. Peterson
stated that at some point a FEMA map amendment would need to be secured.
Mr. Larson reported that the City’s bonding bill would be receiving hearings in the next
week. Mr. Larson stated that this legislation, if passed would assist in the City’s portion
of the CSAH 14 improvements.
Mr. Larson reported that discussions are taking place regarding the construction of
Fairview Avenue between Mr. Ebenstiener and Mr. Rehbein.
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Mr. Larson reported on the status of Ground Development’s 3 addition. Mr. Larson
stated that the developer’s agreement is ready to be signed, security and letter of credit is
being forwarded along with the deed for the outlot as agreeded upon.
Council Member Paar, Liaison to Parks & Recreation
Council Member Paar gave a brief overview of Mr. Harry Rawls, Kelly Miller Circus
Fundraiser presentation at Parks and Recreation last meeting. Council Member Paar
thanked Staff for their memorandum contained in the packet. Council Member Paar
stated that the Parks and Recreation Committee had also discussed incorporating the
$20,000 budgeted for warming house renovations and the $6,700 of the Economic
Development Commission’s budget for use in constructing the gazebo on 1601 LaMotte
Drive. Council Member Paar requested that Mr. Larson met with the Finance Director
regarding the dollar amounts and their usage. The Committee had concern for the usage
of the $20,000 for the gazebo due to the donors request for it to be used on the warming
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house. Council Member Paar stated that the Committee had obtained three (3) bids for
play equipment to be installed at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park.
Council Member Lakso – No Report Given
Council Member Terway, Liaison to Planning and Zoning
Council Member Terway stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting had
been rescheduled to March 14, 2006 due to caucuses.
Council Member Lee – No Report Given
Council Member Lakso questioned whether there was new information regarding the
CSAH14 widening project. Mr. Larson stated that no information had been obtained to
date.
Mr. Larson did state that the City had received new aerial photos from the County and he
would be happy to demonstrate that to the Council following the meeting.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Paar to adjourn
the March 8, 2006 City Council Meeting at 7:34 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by,
Teresa Bender, City Clerk
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