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Home My WebLink About2015-08-26 CC Minutes - Approved CITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 26, 2015 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled meeting of August 12, 2015 at City Hall, 1880 Main Street. PRESENT: Mayor Tom Wilharber Council Member Ben Fehrenbacher Council Member Steve King Council Member Jeff Paar Council Member D. Love ABSENT: None STAFF: City Administrator Mike Ericson Engineer Mark Statz Finance Director Ellen Paulseth Public Works Director Paul Palzer I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Wilharber called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATION 1. Mr. Brad Larsen, MN DOT MnPASS Policy & Planning Program Director, I-35E Improvements & MnPass Extension Project Mr. Larsen introduced himself to Council and stated that all commuters that utilize I-35E have endured extensive road construction over the past few years and are now experiencing some of the benefits. Mr. Larsen gave Council an overview of work completed and anticipated in the next years. Mr. Larson stated that MNDot has constructed 17 new bridges and 160 lane miles of new pavement, new interchange at Cayuga Street, new frontage road and auxiliary lane between Maryland Avenue and University Avenue, additional exit lane from I-35E to I-94/Highway 52, new park and ride lots at County Road E and CSAH14/Main Street and new MnPASS Express Lanes on I-35E. Mr. Larsen gave a brief overview of the MnPass Express Lanes that are coming to the east metro by stating that phase one would be completed at the end of 2015 and is located on the northbound and southbound I-35E between Little Canada Road and Cayuga Street. Mr. Larson also stated that phase two would be completed by the end of 2016 and involves a MnPass Express Lanes being constructed between Little Canada Road and County Road J City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes August 26, 2015 (Southbound between County Road 96 and Little Canada Road) and (Northbound between County Road E and County Road J). Mr. Larsen explained that the MnPass lanes would provide a congestion-free travel option during peak driving times on I-35E when high levels of congestion occur. MnPass gives commuters a reliable travel choice saving them time and increases capacity for moving more people during peak hours. Mr. Larsen explained that all motorists may use the designated lanes for free outside of peak weekday drive times but during peak hours, car/vanpools or vehicles that contain more than two (2) individuals, public transit and motorcyclists can utilize the lanes without the required fees. Mr. Larsen explained that solo motorists who have a MnPass account and a MnPass tag can utilize the lanes for a fee from $.25 to $8.00 dependent upon peak intervals. Mr. Larsen stated that peak intervals were from Monday – Friday (Southbound 6 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and Northbound 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.). Mr. Larsen stated that the fees obtained from users are utilized for operation, maintenance and corridor improvements only. Mr. Larsen stated that the lanes are separated from regular lanes by double solid and dashed white lines, entering and exiting are allowed in these areas only with fines/moving violations being imposed on violators along with users without have the proper device or sticker displayed on the vehicle. Council Members questioned whether additional areas were under consideration for similar lanes and Mr. Larsen stated that they continue to study the various areas within the Twin Cities and he believes that similar projects will continue to occur. Mr. Larsen stated that if commuters have questions, they could contact himself, access the MnPass web site or visit a local office. IV. PUBLIC INPUT 1. None. V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Wilharber added checks #29678-29683 w/Voided Check #29671 under Consent. Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member King to approve the Agenda with the above stated amendments. All in favor. Motion carried. VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. August 12, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Mayor Wilharber provided Council Members with an opportunity to amend the presented minutes. Page 2 of 4 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes August 26, 2015 Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Love, to approve the minutes of the August 12, 2015 City Council Meeting as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. VII. CONSENT AGENDA 1.City of Centerville August 13, 2015 through August 26, 2015 Claims (Check #29661- 29677) & voided Check #29570 & (Check #29678-29683) & voided Check #29671 2.Centennial Lakes Police Department Claims through August 13, 2015 (Check #10485- 10508) 3.Centennial Fire District Claims through August 12, 2015 (Check #7052-7060) 4.Res. #15-0XX – Constitution Week 5.Res. #15-0XX – Domestic Violence Awareness Month 6.Res. #15-0XX – Authorizing Approving Modifications to Utility Billing Procedures for the City of Centerville Mayor Wilharber provided Council Members an opportunity to pull items from the Consent Agenda for additional discussion. Motion by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1. None. IX. NEW BUSINESS 1. Continuation of Lawn Mowing Services a. Dario Lawn Care ~ $17,400 b. A & L Sod ~ $30,950 c. Wenzel Maintenance ~ $35,880 Public Works Director Palzer stated that the City had received notice that its current lawn service, Goetz Landscaping, ceased operations on July 31, 2015. He stated that he received the above stated proposals for services to complete the growing season (October). He also stated that there was roughly an 18% increase in price comparison from the previous provider. Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher seconded by Council Member Love to approve Dario Lawn Care in an amount not to exceed $17,400 to complete the remainder of the season. All in favor. Motion carried. 2. 2015 Thin Bituminous Overlay Project Final Payment ~ Valley Paving, Inc. - $220,052.75 Page 3 of 4 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes August 26, 2015 Council Member King questioned whether there for overages on the project and Engineer Statz stated no. Engineer Statz stated that the city originally anticipated that the costs associated with this project would be approximately $328,000 and with diligent staff work, previous patching and streets being in better condition than anticipated, the city received work for $30/foot rather than the anticipated $50/foot. Council Member Love questioned the effects of the savings and Engineer Statz stated that anticipated future projects would remain on track. Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher to approve the Final Payment Associated with the 2015 Thin Bituminous Overlay Project, Valley Paving, Inc. - $220,052.75 as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. X. COUNCIL & ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Administrator Ericson Administrator Ericson stated that Council had received the latest draft of the newsletter and requested that it be reviewed. Administrator Ericson stated with the resolution that Council previously considered and passed, bringing the utility billing back in house would serve the residents well. Administrator Ericson also reported that there would be a post Fete des Lacs Festival meeting soon and Legal Counsel Glaser would be joining the Closed Executive Session via teleconference due to his hospitalization. 2. Council Public Works Director Palzer stated that the electrical upgrades to the Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park Pavilion have been completed and West Cedar Street was beginning to be paved by the City of Lino Lakes. Council Members were concerned that the paving of West Cedar Street had been discussed in the past but Council never motion to approve the expenditure of $10,000 or an agreement for maintenance of the roadway. Engineer Statz stated that $10,000 was very inexpensive for a joint effort with the City of Lino Lakes to complete this work and Administrator Ericson stated that he would research the item and update Council at their next meeting. XII. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher, to Adjourn the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting of August 26, 2015 at 7:05 p.m. to a Scheduled Work Session. All in favor. Motion carried. Transcribed by City Staff Member Teresa Bender, City Clerk Page 4 of 4