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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-06-09 CC Minutes - Approved Approved CITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 9, 2021 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held a City Council Meeting on June 9, 2021. COUNCIL MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor D. Love called the special meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL* PRESENT: Mayor D. Love Council Member Russ Koski Council Member Darrin Mosher ABSENT: Council Member Steve King Council Member Michelle Lakso STAFF: City Administrator Mark Statz City Attorney Kurt Glaser *Note that “present” is construed to mean that the noted individuals were visibly and audibly present on the videoconference call. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Love provided an opportunity for others to add or delete any items. Administrator Statz requested the following revisions: Remove VI. Approval of Minutes, 1. February 10, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes Add VII. Consent Agenda, Item 1., Check #33810-33812 Add IX. New Business, Item 2. Discussion Regarding Cyber Security System. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Mosher, to Approve the Agenda as Amended. Mayor Love and Council Members Koski and Mosher voted in favor. Motion carried. IV. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS 1. Mr. Bob Schack (Centerville Lake Association) – Treatment of Centerville Lake City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 2021 Mr. Bob Schack, 6941 LaMotte Dr., Lino Lakes, from the Centerville Lake Homeowner’s Association (CLHOA) and Mr. Matt Kocian, Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD), are in attendance to present information on a proposed treatment to Centerville Lake to improve water quality. The CLHOA would like to gauge the City’s interest in participating in the cost of these types of activities. Mr. Schack, thanked the City Council for their time and stated the CLHOA was reactivated in order to help protect the water quality of Centerville Lake. They are working hand-in-hand with the RCWD. The Association feels the lake is an important piece of the geography of Centerville and the lake has a bigger issue than simply the weeds. Mr. Kocian, shared information on what the CLHOA is working on. He stated that they are working on algae removal, water quality monitoring samples 2 times a season. The decreasing water quality has been a declining trend for approximately 10 years. This is quite unusual but it is happening. They are putting together two (2) projects which include: a water reuse project and shoreline stabilization along the eastern shoreline to assist with this problem. They are requesting to treat invasive species, with a treatment of aluminum sulfate which binds up the nutrients so the algae cannot bloom. He has not yet defined a budget or timeline. Administrator Statz questioned the cost. Mr. Kocian replied with a very rough estimate of $800,000. This would be a one-time cost and he estimates it would last 10-20 years. Council Member Koski wondered if Peltier Lake has the same problem. Mr. Kocian stated it is holding steady. He also noted the primary cause of degradation in Centerville Lake is invasive species. The other change is that the old alum treatment is wearing off. Council Member Koski expressed concerns regarding run-off and identifying a cause to help eliminate having to do it again. Mr. Kocian mentioned that sediment in the bottom of the lake is a source of contamination also. Council Member Mosher questioned whether the alum treatment would harm fish, water for swimming, or people. Mr. Kocian stated it is safe to use in lakes. He also noted there have been studies, no animals have been harmed by this treatment and it is safe to drink. Council Member Mosher questioned whether to give the alum treatment a little at a time or all at once. Mr. Kocian explained when it was done in 1998, the dosage would be considered a spoonful. Now, it would be 4-5 times that. He also noted that clarity would be seen immediately and this treatment would last 20-30 years. City Council Mosher wondered when the treatment needs to be applied. Mr. Kocian replied following ice out or late in the fall because it moves around on the bottom more. Mayor Love questioned if Mr. Kocian had spoken with the City of Lino Lakes who owns more of the surrounding area of the lake. Mr. Kocian had not yet spoken with them and stated that when the times comes, he would engage all the players. Mayor Love wondered what Mr. Kocian is seeking from City Council this evening. Mr. Kocian stated he is here to provide information. Page 2 of 7 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 2021 Administrator Statz stated Mr. Schack wanted this on the agenda to introduce the idea and consider the city’s role regarding water quality, water taxes, and questioned where the money goes. He also wondered what share of this project would be Centerville’s responsibility. He noted the presentation was to show a problem and to provide information, put it on the watershed’s capital funds, and look at grant possibilities. Mayor Love stated shoreline erosion work has shown in the past to help the lake. Council Member Koski agreed with the need to find out where the contamination is coming from and put money towards that. He stated lakes are a high priority around Centerville and we need to do our best to keep it clean. Administrator Statz stated Mr. Shack is the one who wanted this on the agenda along with CLHOA. He noted that Peltier Lake is the main problem and the backflow from Peltier Lake is causing Centerville Lake to be contaminated. He wondered if something needs to be done to Peltier Lake and how much of that is our contribution. Mr. Kocian explained they are currently studying the backflow of Peltier Lake. Council Member Mosher questioned if we treat Centerville Lake will Peltier Lake then be a problem creating a cutting off or diversion of flow. Mr. Kocian stated Centerville Lake would flow out and raise Peltier Lake a little. He would also look at solutions. Ms. Gloria Semmelink, 7202 LaValle Street, wondered what kind of treatment it is and what kind of results have been seen. Mr. Kocian replied Bald Eagle Lake was completed in 2014 and 2016. It was the amount of alum that is projected to be put in Centerville Lake. Results have been very good on Bald Eagle Lake as water clarity went up 50% and results have held for last 6 years. Council Member Mosher wondered where the fees go for water conservation. Administrator Statz stated it goes to watershed. Mayor Love thanked everyone for their comments on this issue. V. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 1. February 10, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes This item was removed from the agenda upon adoption. VII. CONSENT AGENDA 1. City of Centerville Claims through June 9, 2021 (Check #33782-33809) (Check #33810-33812) & (1710E-1711E) & Voided Check #33765 (pgs. 4-6) 2. Centennial Lake Police Department Claims through June 3, 2021 (Check #13836-13855) (2021025-2021026E) & Payroll (Check #13844-13845) (pg.7) 3. Alexandra House Donation This item was removed from the consent agenda. Page 3 of 7 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 2021 Mayor Love provided an opportunity for the Council to add or remove any item(s) to/from the consent agenda. Administrator Statz provided an explanation of the added checks. Member Koski pulled Item 3, Alexander House donation, for discussion. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Mosher, to Approve Consent Agenda Items 1 and 2, as Amended. Mayor Love and Council Members Koski and Mosher voted in favor. Motion carried. 3. Alexandra House Donation Council Member Koski voiced his support of this donation and their help with domestic violence. Administrator Statz reiterated the same sentiment. City Attorney Glaser works with their advocates on a daily basis and stated this donation does not even come close to covering the emotional value it has on the people it helps. Mayor Love stated his support for the donation, noting Centerville may not appear to have domestic violence incidents but this helps to educate all people of domestic violence and the support of people of crisis Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Mosher to Approve the Alexandra House Donation. Mayor Love and Council Members Koski and Mosher voted in favor. Motion carried. VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Consideration of Appropriate Ending for City’s Declaration of Emergency Administrator Statz noted that over a year ago the City declared a peacetime emergency, enabling the City to relax certain policies, ordinances, and other rules to allow mitigation of issues related to the pandemic. He also noted the declaration states that it should not extend past the State’s declaration, which will expire on June 14, 2021. Staff is seeking direction on whether or not to allow the City’s declaration to expire, noting that relaxing zoning codes will create more space and flexibility with restaurant liquor licenses. He stated the medical emergency is waning, and perhaps this is not a medical emergency but a financial emergency remains. City Attorney Glaser questioned whether City staff wants to allow the flexibility for our bars and restaurants, basically extending what is currently stated. Administrator Statz stated if the City Council wants to give restaurants flexibility to recoup their losses, he is okay to let it expire but wanted a discussion on this item. Council Member Mosher had no comments. Page 4 of 7 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 2021 Council Member Koski stated these items would have to be taken up with the Planning and Zoning Commission. City Attorney Glaser stated restaurants have been serving meals for drive thru, pick up zones on the sidewalks, and tables on the sidewalks with extended seating outside. Council Member Koski is in favor of providing financial support to the restaurant businesses. Mayor Love stated that one of the restaurants in town is utilizing a public sidewalk for curbside pickup, which may not be allowed if not for the peace time emergency. Mayor Love stated Centerville has stayed right in line with the Governor, with all other mandates. If City Council chooses to create another peacetime emergency, it may create more questions than answers. He noted if there are changes, they should be put in a notice to Planning and Zoning and let it be heard by the City Council. Mayor Love also mentioned to look at City ordinances before something is passed. He agreed with the Governor to let the peacetime emergency expire. Attorney Glaser advised that should a motion not be passed by the City Council, the peacetime emergency will simply expire on June 14, 2021. Motion by Council Member Koski to modify Resolution 20-008 Declaring a Peacetime Emergency and allow the declaration to expire on July 22, 2021. Motion failed for lack of a second. IX. NEW BUSINESS 1. Accepting Resignation of Chairperson Mr. Kevin Waeghe (Parks & Recreation Committee) & Declaring Vacancy Administrator Statz presented the resignation of Parks & Recreation Committee Chairperson Kevin Waeghe noting he has been on the Parks and Recreation Committee for 3 years. Administrator Statz stated Mr. Waeghe has served Centerville with distinction and will be missed. Council Member Mosher thanked Mr. Waeghe for his service. Council Member Koski stated Mr. Waeghe has been involved with the Parks and Recreation Committee for years and thanked him for all that he has done for our community. Mayor Love also gave his thanks to Mr. Waeghe. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Mosher, to accept, with regret, the resignation of Kevin Waeghe from the Parks and Recreation Committee and declare a vacancy. Mayor Love and Council Members Koski and Mosher voted in favor. Motion carried. 2. Discussion Regarding Cyber Security System Administrator Statz noted Metro I-Net is a collaborative entity that works with many cities and provides IT services around the metro area. He explained that email addresses on the City website can produce spam in inboxes, which can produce junk mail, phishing scams, etc. It is advised to Page 5 of 7 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 2021 not list email addresses on the City’s website. He noted some options are to offer a “contact us” button or to specify a Council Member by the first letter of their first name and 3 letters of their last name, for example. Mayor Love wondered if you can click on a name, would it bring up their email address. He also wondered if there could be an “email us” button instead of completing removing our email address, which he believes may be problematic. Council Member Koski questioned how other cities are handling this, noting he does not want to the residents to lose the ability to contact them. Council Member Mosher agreed with Council Member Koski. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Mosher, to table this item for further discussion. Mayor Love and Council Members Koski and Mosher voted in favor. Motion carried. X. COUNCIL/ADMINISTRATOR ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Administrator’s Report Administrator Statz reported he had a meeting around Block 7 to get input on the recent plan. This was an informal meeting to discuss development and about six (6) people attended to discuss concerns such as: what this would cause surrounding the immediate neighborhood; revolve around larger picture of density; and the Downtown Master Plant. City Council is looking at the next meeting to discuss whether the Downtown plan is still appropriate. Council Member Koski thinks involvement is great, and helps people become part of the process. He also thinks it was good input and the residents were very appreciative. Mayor Love stated anything less dense would kill the project. Mayor Love responded as long as we are letting the property sit vacant, we are paying taxes and other fees on it. Administrator Statz displayed architectural photos that include balconies, French doors, etc. of the building. Council Reports a. Lakso - i. Anoka County Fire Protection Council – No report was given. ii. Parks and Recreation Committee – No report was given. b. Koski – Page 6 of 7 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 2021 i. Fire Steering Committee – Council Member Koski stated that a preliminary contract with SMB Fire Department to complete administrative duties has been completed. This would create major change for public safety. This would also help with having a Fire Chief. Next step would be to approve the contract. ii. Planning & Zoning Commission – Council Member Koski gave an overview of a proposed project involving trucking company based out of Wisconsin who desired to construct a warehouse, office, and store freight trailers which would include 15 tractor trailers and 8 straight trucks. Freight would be inbound and outbound. The building is currently slated to be 50,000 square feet with a possible 25,000 square foot expansion. The Commission had concerns for traffic flow. There would be roughly 20 in and 20 out shipments a day. Mostly local delivery type materials, which means new jobs. The only service would consist of simple oil and tire changes on site. c. King – i. Economic Development Authority – No report was given. d. Mosher – i. Economic Development Authority – No report was given. ii. Police Governing Board – No report was given. e. Love –  North Metro Telecommunications Commission – No report was given.  Police Governing Board – No report was given.  Fire Steering Committee – As reported by Council Member Koski  Other Mayor Reports – Mayor Love stated that there are openings on the Parks & Recreation Committee and the Planning & Zoning Commission. The City is also looking for volunteers Fete des Lacs, which would be a one-day commitment. Music in the Park kicks off June 15, 2021 and the Waterski Show kickoff will be in conjunction with our new Main Street Market. City Attorney Glaser stated it feels good to be back and see everyone. XI. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Mosher, seconded by Council Member Koski to Adjourn the Regularly Scheduled Meeting of Council at 7:45 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted by City Clerk, Teresa Bender Page 7 of 7