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Home My WebLink About2015-07-24 CC Minutes - Approved CITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 24, 2015 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled meeting of June 24, 2015 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 Mike Ericson Legal Counsel Kurt Glaser Engineer Mark Statz Gaughan Companies, Lou Suski I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Wilharber called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATION IV. PUBLIC INPUT/HEARING 1.None. V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Wilharber added Claims Page 7a, Check #29536-29543 under Consent. Motion by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member Paar to approve the Agenda with the above stated amendments. All in favor. Motion carried. VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. June 10, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Mayor Wilharber provided Council Members with an opportunity to amend the presented minutes. City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes June 24, 2015 Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher, to approve the minutes of the June 10, 2015 City Council Meeting as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. VII. CONSENT AGENDA 1.City of Centerville June 11, 2015 through June 24, 2015 Claims (Check #29518-29535) & (Check #29536-29543) 2.Centennial Lakes Police Department Claims through June 11, 2015 (Check #10408- 10425) 3.Centennial Fire District Claims through June 19, 2015 (Check #6988-7002) w/Payroll Checks #6984-6987 Mayor Wilharber provided Council Members an opportunity to pull items from the Consent Agenda for additional discussion. Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Love, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1.Parks & Recreation Committee Recommendation (Tabled/No New Info.) a. Sledding Hill b. Electrical Installation at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park Pavilion Brief discussion ensued regarding this two items and Administrator Ericson stated that bids have yet to be received due to use of some of the dirt for backfilling for the ditch work associated with the Centerville Road project and bids are continuing to be received for the electrical installation. Administrator Ericson stated that three bids would be submitted for both projects shortly. IX. NEW BUSINESS None. 1. X. COUNCIL & ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCEMENTS 1.Administrator Report Administrator Ericson stated that the City of Hugo would be hosting a BBQ for the July 16, 2015 Water Summit meeting at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting commencing at 7:00 p.m. and requested that those that desired to participate in the BBQ inform him so that he can make reservations. Administrator Ericson stated that he attended a Hope 4 Youth meeting recently held in Anoka County where discussions took place regarding homelessness and human trafficking of youth in the County. He stated that the Sheriff’s Office has a wealth of information on the topics and handout information regarding the programs offered by Anoka County and assistance to youth in crises. Page 2 of 4 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes June 24, 2015 Administrator Ericson reported that he and Mr. Suski attended a Minnesota DEED Shovel Ready meeting recently and that Mr. Suski’s attendance provided a different perspective due to the fact that he is a real estate broker. 2. Council & Staff Reports Engineer Statz reported that the downtown concrete removal will be completed by the following day with bituminous being placed immediately following the removal. Engineer Statz also reported that Centerville Road would be paved on Friday of the week or Monday of the following week weather dependent with the second lift of asphalt being placed in late July. Engineer Statz stated that the County has determined for workers safety to keep the roadway closed until work is complete on all other items prior to opening the roadway. Engineer Statz also reported that the pavement at Heritage Street and Sorel Street will remain until the surface can be milled and the final lift is placed on Centerville Road. Engineer Statz also reported that the City is in receipt of a letter from FEMA and it should be placed on Council next agenda for discussion. Council Member King stated that North Metro Telecommunication Commission continues to work with Century Link regarding a franchise agreement. Mayor Wilharber reported that Saturday, June 27, 2015 Centennial Fire District would be th holding their 30 Anniversary Open House at Station 2 in Lino Lakes from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Mayor Wilharber also reported that the next scheduled Fire Steering meeting would be taking place on July 9, 2015 at Station 2 in Lino Lakes and that interviews for a new Fire Chief had taken place. Mayor Wilharber stated that there was a tremendous turnout for the recent clean up days and suggested that Staff work diligently to recapture additional items that were entering the waste stream such as mattresses and furniture. Administrator Ericson stated that an upcoming meeting was going to be held to discuss such issues and an additional fall cleanup with neighboring communities. Council Member Love stated that the annual Fete des Lacs parade would be taking place on Saturday, July 25, 2015 and individuals or groups were welcome to register for no fee. Mayor Wilharber recessed the regularly scheduled meeting at 6:45 p.m. XI. WORK SESSION 1. Ms. Stacy Kvilvang, Ehlers – (Update/EDA) Discussion was held regarding the Economic Development Authority, encouraging landowners to secure DEED Shovel Ready status, completion of an American Land Title Association Page 3 of 4 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes June 24, 2015 (ALTA) survey and analysis of maximum building size which will produce financial commitment essential for construction. It was discussed that these key components would shorten four (4) to six (6) months off of development preparation and allow marketability to the properties. Mr. Lou Suski and Mr. Mike Brass also offered professional perspectives on economic development activities in Centerville. Mayor Wilharber closed the Work Session at 7:55 p.m. Mayor Wilharber opened the Closed Executive Session at 7:56 p.m. XII. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION (Purchase Agreement/Litigation) 1. 2065 Commerce Drive Purchase Agreement Mr. Lou Suski, Gaughan Companies reported that he had met will several individuals regarding the potential sale of the above stated property. Administrator Ericson also reported that he and several members of staff had met with the same individuals. Subsequent to the meeting, a purchase agreement has been submitted to the City by Jon & Sophie Pederson (Tenant: Ruffridge Johnson Equipment Company, Inc.) to purchase the above stated property for the marketed/asking price of $950,000. This purchase agreement will be forwarded to Council at their next regularly scheduled meeting of July 8, 2015 for consideration. 2. Sheehy Companies Attorney Glaser gave a brief update of the status of the litigation. 3. Kelly Attorney Glaser gave a brief update of the status of the litigation. Mayor Wilharber closed the Closed Executive Session and opened the regularly scheduled meeting at 8:45 p.m. XIII. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Paar to Adjourn the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting of June 10, 2015 at 8:46 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. Transcribed by City Staff Member Teresa Bender, City Clerk Page 4 of 4