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Home My WebLink About2021-08-10 CC & Closed Exec. Meeting Minutes - Approved Approved CITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING & CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION AUGUST 10, 2021 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held a City Council Meeting & Closed Executive Session on August 10, 2021. COUNCIL MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Love called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor D. Love Council Member Michelle Lakso Council Member Steve King Council Member Russ Koski Council Member Darrin Mosher ABSENT: None. STAFF: City Administrator Mark Statz City Attorney Kurt Glaser II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Love provided an opportunity for others to add or delete any items. Administrator Statz added Resolution #21-0XX – Calling for a Public Hearing to Vacate Easements under Item #3, IX. New Business. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Mosher, to Approve the Agenda as Amended. All in favor. Motion carried. IV. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS/PUBLIC COMMENT 1. None. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. None. VI. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 1. None. City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes & Closed Exec. August 11, 2021 VII. CONSENT AGENDA 1. City of Centerville Claims through August 11, 2021 (Check #33945-33950 & Check #34451-34469) & (1743-1747E) 2. Centennial Lakes Police Department Claims through August 5, 2021 (Check #13939-13960) & (2021039E) 3. Centennial Fire District Claims through August 10, 2021 (Check 9136-9140) Mayor Love provided an opportunity for the Council to add or remove any item(s) to/from the consent agenda. Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Koski, to Approve Consent Agenda as Presented. All in favor. Motion carried. VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Block 7 – Centra Homes a. Purchase Agreement Administrator Statz stated that lengthy discussion has been had regarding this agreement both at City Council level, with staff and with Centra Homes representatives. He stated that the presented Purchase Agreement addresses each of the three (3) concerns that Council discussed: project delays capped at 24 months (“Force Majeure” clause); property returned to the City if failure to complete improvements within 24 months (“Reverter” clause); and developer escrowed funds assuring funding of the Homeowners Association (HOA) due to failure of the project prior to completion and sale of units (“HOA Pre-Funding” clause). Lengthy discussion ensued regarding, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding, Letter of Credit (LOC) requirements, market rate/affordable units (two), attempting to save mature trees on the site, length of term for funding the HOA and associated dollar amount, streetscaping of $100,000 with overages falling on the City, selling the property for $1 versus providing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) or other options, purchase agreement requirements/process and developer agreement requirements/process, lumber prices, etc. Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Mosher to Approve the Purchase Agreement with Centra North, LLC as presented. Council Member King asked if this items was to be discussed at the Closed Executive Session scheduled for later in the meeting. Mayor Love stated that a motion and a second have been received to approve the item and the Closed Executive Session was placed on the Agenda only if needed to discuss the item further. Discussion ensued regarding serving the individuals of the City with several of them addressing the Planning & Zoning Commission and Council with their opposition to the project, difficult decisions, previous guidelines and policies (Downtown Redevelopment Plan), (Comprehensive Plan) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for the site. Page 2 of 5 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes & Closed Exec. August 11, 2021 Mayor Love, Council Members Lakso and Mosher voted in favor. Council Members King and Koski opposed. (3/2) Motion carried. IX. NEW BUSINESS 1. Peterson Shores a. Final Plat Administrator Statz stated that this is a fairly straightforward plat as it is splitting a larger lot into two (2) parcels for construction of two (2) homes. He stated there was no roads, a Developer’s Agreement would not be needed, but associated fees (Park Dedication and Storm Water Access) would need to be obtained from the developer (Mr. Peterson). Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member King to Approve the Final Plat for Peterson Shores with Authorization to Record the Plat Contingent Upon Payment of Applicable Fees. All in favor. Motion carried. 2. Ord. #XXX, Second Series Amending Ord. #111, Second Series Fee Schedule for 2021 (First Reading) Administrator Statz stated that this was the first reading, the amendments to the Fee Schedule were outlined in the Council packet. Mayor Love explained that it was standard practice to have two (2) readings of an ordinance amendment. Council Member Lakso requested that a review of the format be given as she felt it was difficult to read. Council Member Koski felt that with two (2) readings it was fostering more opportunities for the public to become engaged. No motion was needed at this time. 3. Res. #21-0XX Calling for a Public Hearing to Vacate Easements Administrator stated that the Council has considered a Preliminary Plat for Sutton Transport. He stated that there were several easements associated with the Fairview cul de sac that needed to be vacated. Attorney Glaser stated that the impact is only to Rehbein Properties (owners on properties abutting the cul de sac. Attorney Glaser stated that the amount of easement is small but the City is giving up their rights and the Public Hearing was required. Discussion ensued regarding public education, social media avenues and property returning to the owner upon vacation. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Mosher to Adopt Res. #21- 009 – Calling Public Hearing for Vacating a Roadway Easement. All in favor. Motion carried. Page 3 of 5 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes & Closed Exec. August 11, 2021 X. COUNCIL/ADMINISTRATOR ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Administrator’s Report Administrator Statz stated that he contained in the packet his report and that he would be glad to answer questions regarding it if Council had any. He stated that he has been meeting with developers regarding completion of their project without the City’s assistance in doing so with use of their Letters of Credit (LOC). He stated that the deadline that they have been given is Labor Day. City Attorney Glaser stated that he was back in court for the first time since the courts were shut down due to COVID. He stated that the courts are extremely backlogged but it was very nice to see people and work through contentious cases. Council Reports a. Lakso - i. Anoka County Fire Protection Council – No report was given. ii. Parks and Recreation Committee – No report was given. Administrator Statz reported that the Parks & Recreation Committee discussed Movie in the Park, park maintenance and Main Street Market. He stated that additional discussion was had regarding accessibility to play structures. Council Member Lakso stated that the parking lot at Acorn Creek looks great. b. Koski – i. Fire Steering Committee – Council Member Koski stated that the next meeting would take place on October 1, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. ii. Planning & Zoning Commission – Council Member Koski reported that the Commission has been working on amendments to Ordinances (Outside Storage, Home Occupation (automobile repair) and Bagsters/Temporary Dumpsters. He also stated that the Commission swore in Commissioner Richard Nelson and welcomed him to the Commission. c. King – i. Economic Development Authority – Council Member King reported that committee scheduled a Business Appreciation Event for September 9, 2021 at LaMotte Park and invited all businesses to attend. He also reported that at the August 12, 2021 Main Street Market recyclable, logo bags would be available to customers. Council Member King asked about the Planning & Zoning Commission regarding outside storage and why were additional meetings held again. Administrator Statz stated that if Page 4 of 5 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes & Closed Exec. August 11, 2021 had been approximately a year ago and it never made it to Council due to vacancies, public input, etc. He felt that Council would be considering it shortly. d. Mosher – i. Economic Development Authority – Council Member Mosher stated that he hoped that the Business Appreciation event would have a good turnout. ii. Police Governing Board – Council Member Mosher report that the Board swore in a new officer, a new sergeant, lifesaving awards, Bola Wraps (instead of use of a tazer) and keeping up with current tools. Mayor Love stated that discussion took place regarding the budget, tri-city formula and potential for increased fees as we are growing (call volume and population) and cablecasting of the meetings. e. Love – i. North Metro Telecommunications Commission – No report was given. ii. Police Governing Board – No report was given. iii. Fire Steering Committee – No report was given. Other Mayor Reports –Mayor Love stated that due to recent, serious medical issues with his son he has been unable to attend several meetings. He thanked the public for their prayers and stated that his son was released from the hospital today. He stated that he will need continued medical follow-up. XI. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Mosher to Adjourn the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting of August 11, 2021 at 8:07 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted by City Clerk, Teresa Bender Page 5 of 5