HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-03-22 WS CCCity Council 03-22-2006
Summary of Work Session
Present were Mayor Mary Capra, Council members Michelle Lakso, Richard Terway,
Jeff Paar and Tom Lee.. Also present was Tom Peterson of Bonestroo & Assoc.
1.The Council met with Kurt Glaser and Steve Burstein in reference to their proposal
to provide legal services.
2.The Council reviewed the CSAH 14 project and specifically discussed the
intersections in the downtown area. The County will not approve “bump outs” of
the sidewalks at the intersections. It was noted that in order to construct the
intersection at Centerville Road, it would be necessary to shift the Centerline 8 feet
further west to avoid existing buildings on the right of way line. The Council
agreed that the city engineer should design the intersection with the 8 foot shift, but
that if the redevelopment begins before the construction of the intersection, the
project should be built on the original centerline. Tom Peterson will design the
street intersections with stamped, colored concrete.
3.Council discussed the joint meeting with staff that is scheduled for April 5, at 4:30
p.m. The meeting will begin with a short social time followed by discussion of
council goals. The meeting should be done by 6:30.
4.The Council discussed the City’s emergency response plan. The existing plan is
over ten years old and covers the cities of Centerville, Circle Pines and Lexington.
It was suggested that the plan must be updated by fall.
5.Dallas Larson reviewed the safety program proposal from Minnesota Municipal
Utilities Association. The City currently has no formal safety program. The
MMUA program would cost $8000 per year. Council member Terway suggested
that we look at a private program by a company called “Safe Assure.” The safety
program will be placed on the regular council agenda for next meeting.
6.The Council discussed the Public Works Department building needs. Expansion of
the building has been in the City’s capital improvement program. The Council
discussed the issue of whether it would be better to look at another site as an
alternative to building at the current location. Perhaps the current location would be
more valuable for a commercial enterprise and a less prominent location could be
used for public works. This possibility will be investigated.
We finished up about 9:00 p.m.
Dallas Larson
City Administrator