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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-09-08 CC Meeting Minutes - Approved Approved CITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 8, 2021 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled City Council Meeting on September 8, 2021. The meeting was also live streamed by North Metro TV. COUNCIL MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor D. Love called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. ROLL CALL* PRESENT: Mayor D. Love Council Member Steve King Council Member Darrin Mosher Council Member Russ Koski Council Member Michelle Lakso 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 noted that printed emails from Mr. and Mrs. Palmer have been added to the packet. Motion by Council Member Mosher, seconded by Council Member Koski, to Approve the Agenda as Presented. All in favor. Motion carried. IV. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS V. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Fairview Street Easement Vacation Administrator Statz stated that the plan states vacating the temporary easements on either side of Fairview Street. Attorney Glaser thought it would be better to vacate the easements once the plat is approved. The packet contains legal notice vacating those easements on either side. Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member King, to Opened the Public Hearing at 6:35 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes September 8, 2021 Attorney Glaser stated the purpose of the public hearing is to listen to questions and concerns of the community. Attorney Glaser explained that giving up of an easement is giving up real property that has been given by the property owner’s to the public for public use and not the City. He stated that the City needs to ensure that it is making its decision in the best interest of the public. No one present wished to speak at the public hearing. Council Member Koski wondered if the current land owner, Mr. Rehbein, requested the easement. Administrator Statz stated that Mr. Rehbein owns both parcel effected by the easement(s) but is selling the southern parcel at this time. Attorney Glaser stated that originally the cul de sac was constructed as a temporary cul de sac with easements knowing that sometime in the future the parcels owned by Mr. Rehbein would be developed and the roadway would need to be extended to accommodate same. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Mosher, to Close the Public Hearing at 6:37 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. VI. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 1. June 3, 2021 Special City Council Meeting Minutes 2. June 9, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes 3. June 23, 2021 City Council Work Session & Meeting Minutes Mayor Love provided an opportunity for Council to make modifications to the minutes if desired. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member King, to Approve the June 3, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes as Presented. All in favor. Motion carried. Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to Approve the June 9, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes as Presented. All in favor. Motion carried. Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member King, to Approve the June 23, 2021 City Council Work Session and Council Meeting Minutes as Presented. All in favor. Motion carried. VII. CONSENT AGENDA 1. City of Centerville Claims through September 8, 2021 (Check #34518-34541) & (1755-1759E) 2. Centennial Lake Police Department Claims through September 2, 2021 (Check #13979-13990), Payroll Check #13977-13978 & (E2021044-2021046) 3. Proclamation – Constitution Week 4. Proclamation – September Suicide Prevention Month 5. Encroachment Agreement, 6889 Pheasant Lane – Fence Page 2 of 6 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes September 8, 2021 Mayor Love provided an opportunity for the Council to add or remove any item(s) to/from the Consent Agenda. Council Members Koski and King acknowledged the importance of Constitution Week. Mayor Love recognized Suicide Prevention month. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member King to the Approve Consent Agenda as Presented. All in favor. Motion carried. VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1. None IX. NEW BUSINESS 1. Old Mill Estates – Trail Construction Administrator Statz reviewed the history of the project, stated that trail easements were set through the development progression (preliminary plat, final plat, Developer’s Agreement, etc.) He stated that the home was enlarged and not accurately placed on the readied building pad accordingly. He explained that the building pad was set by 30 feet from the front property line and 10 feet from each side lot line. He stated that the trail is approximately 6 to 7 feet from the Palmer’s property. Administrator Statz pointed out the trail was not a late addition and part of closing documents when the owners purchased the property. He stated that the development plan calls for an 8 foot trail with a 4 foot retaining wall. The trail continues through lot 8 along the road into Acorn Creek Park where a parking lot was just completed along with the City’s portion of a trail to the development. Administrator Statz explained as of early 2021, the trail has not been constructed. Administrator Statz stated that he had added email conversations to the packet for Council review. Mr. Mike Palmer, 1844 Old Mill Road, discussed the planned 8 foot trail that abuts with an easement on his property and its close proximity to his home. He is concerned about pedestrian traffic, privacy, safety of his air conditioning unit/gas meter/exterior equipment and general safety for his family. He also stated he has a signed petition by many of the residents on Old Mill Court. He thanked the City Council for listening to his concerns. Administrator Statz stated all but one property owner signed the petition presented. Council Member Lakso welcomed him to Centerville. She discussed the hard work that goes into the planning phases of a development, the City’s goals of connectivity of trails though developments and all of its parks. Discussion ensued regarding decreasing the width of the trail from 8 feet to 5 feet, making a minimal maintenance trail, City cleaning equipment being of 8 feet in width for snow removal, having the homeowner be responsible for snow removal as a condition for moving/decreasing the width, working with the developer regarding their monetary contribution for the agreed upon trail to assisting in relocation of a bridge/boardwalk within the nearby wetland, the City not having a contractual right to install a bridge or boardwalk in place of a trail that was previously approved by both the Planning & Zoning Commission, Council and the developer, the City not being responsible for the purchase of the property or any deception associated with the location of the trail easement and construction of a privacy fence on the homeowners property. Discussion continued regarding representation of all Centerville residents, the Developer’s responsibilities to complete required duties within the development per the Page 3 of 6 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes September 8, 2021 Developer’s Agreement, the developer’s lack of fulfilment to date, exploring alternative options (decrease width of path, possible bridge/boardwalk construction in wetland and cost, property owner’s willingness for clearing a narrower section of path (near home), etc. City Council agreed to explore other options, receive cost estimates, and gather more information. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member King, to Table this Item for Two Weeks. All in favor. Motion carried. 2. Rehbein Industrial a. Release of Temporary Easements Administrator Statz stated that the items was previously discussed and that he had no additional information to provide. Attorney Glaser Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Koski, to Approve the Release of the Temporary Easements as Presented. Attorney Glaser stated that he would prepare findings that releasing the temporary easements as it was in the public’s best interest. All in favor. Motion carried. 3. Centennial Fire District – 2022 Proposed Budget Administrator Statz briefly reviewed this item and stated that there was a proposed 0% increase and that each member city approves the Proposed Budget. Council Member Koski stated that funding/expenditures remain steady while transitioning with the SBM administrative venture. He stated that the joint effort has been working well and he anticipated that the relationship will continue for some time. He stated that he did have concerns that in the future a 0% increase may not be feasible. Mayor Love stated that the Fire Steering Committee participated in robust discussions regarding the budget, that he felt it was very well thought out and unless unforeseen events happen in the future there would not be any changes. Council Member King stated that he has received positive feedback from firefighters, their desires to work with SBM and the direction things are going in. Both Mayor Love and Council Member Koski thanked Assistant Chief Peil and the Centennial Fire District firefighters for their dedicated services. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member King, to Approve the Centennial Fire District 2022 Budget. All in favor. Motion carried. X. COUNCIL/ADMINISTRATOR ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Administrator/Engineer Report Page 4 of 6 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes September 8, 2021 Administrator Statz stated that his Administrator’s Report was included in the packet and that he would be happy to answer any questions that Council may have. He also reported that the asphalt pavement has been installed at the mini-storage. However, fence and exterior security cameras remained to be completed. He noted the City is struggling to get residential developers to finish their projects. Attorney Glaser noted that his firm has hired a newly graduated attorney assisting in attaining pre- pandemic staffing levels. He stated that Ms. Anna Spencer is very excited to commence her career and anticipates working with the City in the new future. 2. Council Reports a. Lakso  Parks and Recreation Committee – Council Member Lakso reported that both Movies in the Park and Main Street Market continue to be very well attended. She also reported that the City is looking at tree trimming in Eagle Park and received recommendations from a DNR forester. She stated that the information would be forwarded to Public Works. She stated that a Volunteer Appreciation Event has been scheduled for October.  Anoka County Fire Protection Council – Council Member Lakso stated that the Centennial Lakes Community Response Team was recruiting again and that information could be found on the police website. She also reported that two (2) of the Centennial Fire District firefighters were deployed to assist victims of Hurricane Ida. b. Koski –  Planning & Zoning Commission – Council Member Koski stated that the Commission held three (3) public hearings regarding: Garbage/Rubbish - dumpster bags, Home Occupations - auto repair shops and Fencing. He reported that the commission has held numerous discussions regarding parking and outside storage and will be holding a Public Hearing to gain public input regarding the item. He thanked the commission and staff for their hard work on this item as it has been a very lengthy process due to Covid and such.  Fire Steering Committee – Council Member Koski stated that budget discussions were had, approved and forwarded for Council consideration this evening. c. King  Economic Development Authority – Council Member King reported that the EDA Business Appreciation would be taking place tomorrow evening from 5-7 p.m. d. Mosher  Economic Development Authority – Council Member Mosher gave no report.  Police Governing Board – Council Member Mosher gave no report. e. Love  Police Governing Board – Mayor Love gave no report. Page 5 of 6 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes September 8, 2021  Fire Steering Committee – Mayor Love gave no report.  North Metro Telecommunications Commission – Mayor Love gave no report.  Other Mayor Reports – Mayor Love thanked all of the City’s volunteers and staff for making Centerville a great city. XI. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Love adjourned by General Consent at 8:13 p.m. Respectfully submitted by City Clerk, Teresa Bender. Page 6 of 6