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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-02-27 CC Minutes - Approved CITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION & COUNCIL MEETING February 27, 2019 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held a regularly scheduled City Council meeting on February 27, 2019 at City Hall, 1880 Main Street. PRESENT: Mayor Jeff Paar Council Member Michelle Lakso Council Member D. Love 14 Council Member Russ Koski Council Member Matt Montain ABSENT: None. STAFF: City Administrator Mark Statz City Attorney Kurt Glaser WORK SESSION I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Paar called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. IL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ITEMS OF DISCUSSION 1. Capital& General Expenditures Policy Review Administrator Statz reviewed the policy with Council. Lengthy discussion was had regarding language, Council recommended that amendments be made to simplify the policy and clarify a few items. Administrator Statz was directed to bring back a draft of the amended policy. 2. City Survey Administrator Statz stated that he included a copy of the 2007 survey that was completed by Decision Resources and stated that an additional survey had been completed some years prior. Administrator Statz felt that maybe Council would like to complete another to gain input from residents. Consensus of Council was to very inexpensively complete a 5-question, thoughtfully-pointed survey through Survey Monkey or etc. COUNCIL I. CALL TO ORDER City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes February 27,2019 Mayor Paar called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Paar provided an opportunity for others to add or delete any items. He stated that Administrator Statz requested that IV. Old Business #l, Bayview Villas and IX. New Business 43, Soil Borings Block 7 be removed from the agenda. Motion by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member Montain to Approve the Agenda as noted. All in favor. Motion carried. IV. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS 1. None. V. PUBLIC HEARING 1. None. VI. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 1. February 13, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes Mayor Paar provided Council Members with an opportunity for modifications. Council Member Lakso stated that Detective Blank should be changed to Lieutenant instead on Page 7. Motion by Council Member Montain, seconded by Council Member Koski to Approve the February 13, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes as Presented with the Noted Correction. All in favor. Motion carried. VII. CONSENT AGENDA 1. City of Centerville February 14, 2019 through February 27, 2019 Claims (Checks #1305E-1310E & 32476-32491) & Voided Check#32455 2. Centennial Lakes Police Claims through February 22, 2019 (Checks #12465- 12496), Payroll Check#12481-12483, Voided Check#12466 & US Bank (Visa) 3. Centennial Fire District Claims through February 21, 2019 (Checks #8442-of 8467), Payroll Check#8438-8441 & 8454-8458, TASC & U.S. Bank 4. Res. #19-OXX—Support of Leg. Requiring Local Municipal Approval for any Change Affecting its Ambulance Primary Service Area Page 2 of 6 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes February 27,2019 5. Res. #19-OXX—Authorizing Workers Comp. Coverage for Elected & Appointed Officials Mayor Paar provided an opportunity for Council to add or remove any item(s) to the consent agenda. Council Member Montain requested that Item 45 be pulled for clarification and discussion. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Montain to Approve Consent Agenda Items #14 as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. Council Member Montain stated that he briefly spoke with Finance Director DeJong regarding Workers Comp. Coverage for Elected & Appointed Officials prior to the meeting but was confused as to the cost of the coverage. He stated that within the discussion with the Finance Director $27,000 figure came up and he is uncomfortable with approving of this expenditure without knowing the costs associated with it. Administrator Statz stated that he felt that the $27,000 number came from wages of the individuals and that the premium was based on that. Discussion ensued regarding the importance of injury on the job or through volunteering, medical bills, caps, co-pays, percentage of income lost, having coverage prior for all other committee/commission members and work place safety classes. Motion by Council Member Montain, seconded by Council Member Lakso to Table this Item for Additional Premium Information. All in favor. Motion carried. VII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Bay View Villas —PUD/CUP Revision/Amendment "Removed from Agenda" IX. NEW BUSINESS 1. Rebranding Committee Administrator Statz stated that he has been struggling with starting the rebranding campaign and feels that bringing information to an Ad Hoc Committee would save valuable time and effort. He stated that the rebranding is not just the City's logo but street signs, park signs, the water tower and that a small committee of two (2) Council Members and one (1) EDA member with an anticipated one (1) or two (2) scheduled meetings and the remainder being teleconferencing for guidance was all that was anticipated. Mayor Paar stated that his schedule during the day is probably the most flexible so he would volunteer, it was suggested that maybe seeking an individual from the Planning & Zoning Commission, Parks & Recreation Committee or outside of the City individual (Ms. Lonnie Olson) would be an additional option. City Administrator Statz felt that three (3) individuals would be enough otherwise it could be too many. Mayor Paar suggested that rebranding should Page 3 of 6 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes February 27,2019 incorporate the lakes, the city's history and Council Member Lakso suggested the convenience to the freeways and both Minneapolis and St. Paul. Attorney Glaser stated that no action needed to be taken to appoint Mayor Paar to this Ad Hoc Committee. 2. Schedule Joint Committee Goal Setting Meeting Administrator Statz stated that Staff is slightly behind with the preparation of the 2019 Goals but typically Council schedules a Goal Setting Session with all Committees/Commissions to obtain input from them and he would like to schedule this session shortly. Motion by Council Member Montain, seconded by Council Member Love to Schedule a Joint Committee Goal Setting Session for March 27, 2019 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. Mayor Paar reminded staff to post said session and express the importance of attendance and participation by Committee/Commission members. 3. Soil Boring Proposal for Block 7 "Removed from the Agenda" X. COUNCIL/ADMINISTRATOR ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Administrator/Engineer Report Administrator Statz stated that his report was in the packet and he would be happy to answer any questions that Council had. He reported that Staff has completed interviews of six (6) candidates, Staff will be conducting reference checks and bring before Council a recommendation for hire. He also reported that the EDA meeting was cancelled due to lack of submitted plans for the downtown area. The developer will be submitting a Concept Plan along with a market study shortly. He stated that Midwest Best Water is preparing Concept Plans prior to moving forward and that he has met with numerous business owners regarding code issues. He also reported that he and Staff have been working on a low cost mini-festival to be held the same evenings as the Bald Eagle Water Ski Shows (food trucks, vendors and other options) in Corner Stone Park. Attorney Glaser stated that April 26, 2019 is Law Day at the Anoka County Court House which has been extremely popular in the past. He stated that they offer clinics to residents to resolve outstanding warrants for criminal misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors and discuss resolution of outstanding issues in some felony cases, provide an opportunity to talk to officials from the MN DPS Division of Driver & Vehicle Services about reinstating suspended driver's licenses, they assist in the beginning processes of expunging adult, juvenile and eviction court records, they also will assist with family law issues, provide forms and schedule court dates and obtain information about conservator account auditing program and legal advice about conservatorships, power of attorney and guardianships. He stated that he would forward additional information when it became available. Page 4 of 6 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes February 27,2019 Council Member Lakso stated that she had recently attended training through the League of MN Cities where she learned the style of communicator she was. She stated that teambuilding should be discussed. Mayor Paar also concurred and stated that Administrator Statz has been looking for Work Session topics. Council Member Love stated that he presented at all three session associated with the League of MN Cities conference and has been asked to present to the Woodbury City Council about the positive attributes of a Council Member. Mayor Paar thanked Council Member Love for representing the City of Centerville and Council Member Lakso also stated that he did a great job at the recent conference and valued him a lot. Council Member Koski stated that due to a prior engagement he was unable to attend this year's Lions Fishing Contest, stated that he hoped the event went well and stated that he appreciated them for putting on the event. Council Member Montain stated that the North Metro Cable Commission was cancelled but franchise fee checks were approved and distributed. Mayor Paar stated that the League of MN Cities Annual Conference was taking place on June 26-29, 2019 in Duluth. Mayor Paar stated that he could not attend as he has a prior engagement. Council Member Lakso stated that her hotel reservations had been made. Mayor Paar questioned whether other Council members had thought about going and if so they should contact Administrator Statz. Mayor Paar stated that the Annual Mayors Conference would be held on April 26-27, 2019 and in Stillwater. He stated that he generally attends and plans on participating this year He reminded the audience about Shake Your Shamrock being held on March 16, 2019 which is being sponsored by Kelly's Korner with registration being taken by Midwest Event. He stated that the following day a Quad Area Chamber of Commerce meeting would be taking place in Council Chambers from 8:30-9:30 a.m. He also stated that a networking meeting of the Chamber would also be taking place on March 13, 2019. Mayor Paar stated that he and his son attended the Lions Annual Fishing Contest which was very well received and organized. He stated that he volunteered some of his time at the event and felt a part of a well-organized team. Mayor Paar stated that a relative (Brother in Law) of Mr. Bob Cordell, Anoka County Radio Club and Centerville resident recently passed away. Mayor Paar stated that the City of Centerville desired to pass their thoughts and prayers on to the family during this difficult time. Administrator Statz stated that the Quad Area Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Lunch and Learn session on March 7, 2019 from 11:30 — 1:00 p.m. at the Lino Lakes City Hall Community Room where numerous Mayors will be providing a update on their communities' projects, etc. Page 5 of 6 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes February 27,2019 XI. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Montain, seconded by Council Member Lakso to Adiourn the Council Meeting of February 27, 2019 at 7:21 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted by City Clerk, Teresa Bender. Page 6 of 6