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Home My WebLink About2022-01-26 WS & CC Minutes - Approved Approved CITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION & MEETING MINUTES January 26, 2022 5:00/6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled City Council Meeting on January 26, 2022 via Zoom. The meeting was also live streamed by North Metro TV. COUNCIL WORK SESSION I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor D. Love called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. ROLL CALL* PRESENT: Mayor D. Love Council Member Steve King Council Member Russ Koski Council Member Michelle Lakso Council Member Darrin Mosher Junior Council Member Danny Peterson (Non-Voting) ABSENT: None. STAFF: City Administrator Mark Statz City Attorney Kurt Glaser Assistant Administrator Athanasia Lewis City Clerk Teresa Bender *Note that “present” is construed to mean that the noted individuals were visibly and audibly present on the videoconference call. I. ITEMS OF DISCUSSION 1. Retreat/Goal Setting Rescheduling Due to COVID-related issues, the City Council retreat was rescheduled on March 5, 2022. 2. Snowplow Policy Administrator Statz noted that he watched the Council meeting, and heard the discussion about snow plowing operations as it pertains to the 1.5 inches of snowfall and the inconsistencies throughout the policy. Discussion ensued about what triggers snow plowing operations. Administrator Statz noted that snow plowing operations are initiated at the sole discretion of the Public Works Director, who determines when and where to plow. The determination is based on multi-forecasts. There was also discussion about normal snow plowing operations being reflected in the snow plowing operations policy. A particular point of interest is ensuring the expectations in public and private plowing operations are the same, so the city’s policy and city code are City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes January 26, 2022 implemented equitably. Administrator Statz provided information about the equipment used to plow city streets and trails, noting that bare pavement standards are not going to happen with current equipment. The policy will be discussed further at the next meeting. 3. City Hall Parking Lot Improvement Administrator Statz reviewed a sketch of the city hall building, parking lot, and sidewalk improvements, along with a pad for trash and enclosure. He noted sidewalk improvements, a walkway around the flagpole with a handrail along the walkway, security, and cameras. The improvements could be part of the City Hall/Fire Station Phase III Renovations, which includes parking lot and landscaping enhancements as well as ADA features. There was also discussion about installing a Veterans Memorial on-site. Funding options were explored, and more information will be provided the next meeting. II. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned the Work Session at 6:28 p.m. COUNCIL MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor D. Love called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. ROLL CALL* PRESENT: Mayor D. Love Council Member Steve King Council Member Russ Koski Council Member Michelle Lakso Council Member Darrin Mosher ABSENT: None. STAFF: City Administrator Mark Statz City Attorney Kurt Glaser Assistant Administrator Athanasia Lewis City Clerk Teresa Bender *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 Page 2 of 6 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes January 26, 2022 There were no additions to the agenda. Item # 4 under Old Business was tabled. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Lakso to Approve the Agenda as Amended. A roll-call vote was taken. Council Members King, Koski, Lakso, Mosher and Mayor Love voted in favor. Motion carried. IV. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS 1. None. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. None. VI. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES None VII. CONSENT AGENDA 1. City of Centerville Claims through March 24, 2021 (Check #33616-33641) & 1668E-1673E) & (Check #33642) 2. Centennial Lake Police Department Claims through March 18, 2021 (Check #13701-13727) & (E2021011-E2021012) 3. Centennial Fire District Claims through March 23, 2021 (Check #9020-9046) & Payroll (Check #9029-9033) 4. Portable Restroom Contract Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Lakso to Approve the Consent Agenda as Presented. A roll-call vote was taken. Council Members King, Koski, Lakso, Mosher and Mayor Love voted in favor. Motion carried. VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Ordinance #120, Second Series, Amendments to Sign Ordinance (Second Reading) This is the second reading of Ordinance # 120, Second Series, and Amendments to the Sign Ordinance. The amendments add the B-2 district to the ordinance. Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Mosher to Adopt Ordinance # 120, Second Series – Revising Chapter 152: Sign Regulations and Authorizing Publication of the Attached Summary. A roll-call vote was taken. Council Members King, Koski, Lakso, Mosher and Mayor Love voted in favor. Motion carried. 2. Ordinance #121, Second Series, Amendments to Land Dedication Ordinance (Second Reading) Page 3 of 6 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes January 26, 2022 This is the second reading of Ordinance #121, Second Series, and Amendments to the Land Dedication Ordinance. The ordinance provides clarification as it pertains to parkland dedication and/or a fee in lieu of land. State Statute allows 10% per acreage, or a fee in lieu of land and fee commensurate value of land and two to be equivalent. Discussion ensued about how fees in lieu of land are calculated, noting that the city’s fees are reasonable compared to other cities. The ordinance also provides clarity in reference to physical land/real property, understanding that land dedication could be money or land, or a combination of both. Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Koski to Adopt Ordinance #121, Second Series, Amendments to Land Dedication Ordinance (Second Reading) with text amendments clarifying the language in the ordinance as noted in the discussion above. A roll-call vote was taken. Council Members King, Koski, Lakso, Mosher and Mayor Love voted in favor. Motion carried. 3. Eagle Park Tree Clearing Administrator Statz reviewed the scope of work outlined in the quote from Langer’s Tree Service for the removal of eighty-three trees from Eagle Park. Discussion ensued about tree removal, the number of trees being removed, reason(s) for removal, potential benefits or liability associated with leaving or removing the tree stumps and added cost of stump removal. Funding of the project was also discussed as it pertains to priorities – whether it would reprioritize other projects like the Skate Park, or entrance monument. Administrator Statz noted that the project is recommended for the overall health of the trees in the park. He suggested that the Parks and Rec Committee evaluated all of the city’s parks and provide recommendations (more trees, less trees, clean-up, etc.). There was discussion about the tree removal project in Eagle Park being a pilot program and request a potential for continuation for all other parks. Administrator stated that Liaison Lakso could that Council’s desire for additional study of all parks and overall tree evaluation of parks. Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Koski to Accept the Recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Committee to Approve the Quote from Langer’s Tree Service for Removal of Eighty-Three Trees from Eagle Park, not Including Stump Removal. A roll-call vote was taken. Council Members Koski, Lakso, Mosher and Mayor Love voted in favor. Council Member King opposed. Motion carried. IX. NEW BUSINESS 1. None X. COUNCIL/ADMINISTRATOR ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Administrator’s Report Page 4 of 6 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes January 26, 2022 Administrator Statz stated that his report was contained in the packet and that he would be happy to answer any questions that Council may have. Mayor Love noted that he enjoys reading the report, thinks it is laid out very well and that members of the public feel more informed. 2. 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 – i. Fire Steering Committee – Council Member Koski stated that the committee met last week and reviewed the 2021 budget, which was about $5,900 over budget. He stated that Chief Smith would be retiring at the end of April, and that there would likely be a joint board meeting coming up. ii. Planning & Zoning Commission – Council Member Koski stated there has not been a meeting since the last council meeting and that there would be a public hearing at the next meeting. c. King – i. Economic Development Authority – Council Member King stated that the EDA discussed the 1737 Main Street building design with apartments above; the plan does not fit the comps. An alternate scenario with condominiums and business suites was also discussed. He stated that the EDA would look at alternative options and reintroduce the buildings to market smaller operations (restaurants, etc.) He also stated that the EDA also discussed the website. Council Member King noted that Athansia had great ideas and showed the committee several websites highlighting various features and functions. Council Member King noted that he liked the Tennessee (Collierville and Athens) sites, as well as Lino Lakes and he is looking at other things for the entire website. He also stated that the EDA discussed downtown apartments. Administrator Statz added that the general idea is to have an architect go through the existing buildings and give an assessment of their overall condition of the buildings and what it would take to bring them up to code. d. Mosher - i. Economic Development Authority – Council Member Mosher stated the EDA was interested with the presentation by Mr. Mike Brass on 1737 Main Street, noting that Mr. Brass went through many scenarios and he is curious about the condominiums with three (3) businesses. He noted that Athanasia presented different things with the website and she had done her research, so we can take the best of everyone’s sites and have a cool website down road. ii. Police Government Board – No report was given. Page 5 of 6 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes January 26, 2022 e. Love – Mayor Love stated that everyone has done a fabulous job and he appreciates their dedication; he is proud to work with a great city and is excited for 2022. i. Police Governing Board – No report was given. ii. Fire Steering Committee – No report was given. iii. North Metro Telecommunications Commission - No report was given. iv. Other Mayor Reports – No report was given. Jr. Council Member Danny Peterson – He reported that the first semester has been completed at the High School. XII. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member King to Adjourn the January 26, 2022 Work Session & Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting at 8:33 p.m. A roll- call vote was taken. Council Members King, Koski, Lakso, Mosher and Mayor Love voted in favor. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted by Teresa Bender, City Clerk Page 6 of 6