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CITY OF CENTERVILLE
WORK SESSION AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 21, 2022
5.00 p.m.
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled City Council
Work Session meeting on June 21, 2022 in Council Chambers of City Hall and also live streamed by
North Metro TV.
WORK SESSION (5:00 PM)
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor D. Love called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
II. Roll Call
PRESENT: Mayor D. Love
Council Member Steve King
Council Member Russ Koski (Arrived at 5:02 p.m.)
Council Member Darrin Mosher
Council Member Michelle Lakso
Junior Council Member Danny Peterson (Non-Voting)
ABSENT: City Attorney Kurt Glaser
STAFF: City Administrator Statz
Finance Director DeJong
III. ITEMS OF DISCUSSION
1. Population 5,000 Initial Discussion (Item was moved from Item #2)
Administrator Statz reviewed discussions held during Council’s retreat regarding this item. He stated
that the impetus to the discussion was the proposal of an apartment building. Additional items discussed
were: city services, state aid, lower taxes, better parks, new businesses, pros and cons of population size
over 5,000, development of the Vickers property and other locations in Centerville, high/medium/low
density areas and senior housing.
2. 2023 Preliminary General Fund Budget (Item was moved from Item #1)
Finance Director DeJong reviewed the Preliminary Budget. Discussion ensued regarding debt services,
interest rates on debt, special assessments and payoffs, debt levy, state aid/(LGA), whether or not they
should increase the levy, police and fire department increases, and interest rates on bonds.
3. Centerville Cares
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A new topic that was added to the City Administrator’s Report was “Centerville Cares” and items to
address in the future with political issues being refrained from and lighter issues being addressed (i.e.
food shelves, programs associated with rental assistance, etc.)
IV. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Love adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m. allowing a five (5) minute recess prior to the regularly
scheduled Council meeting.
COUNCIL MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor D. Love called the meeting to order at 6:30 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
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Love provided an opportunity for others to add or delete any items.
Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Lakso to Approve the Agenda
as presented. All in favor. Motion carried.
IV. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. M. Health Fairview Ambulance Service – Annual Report
Mr. Kevin Kane reviewed the M. Health Fairview Annual Report included in Council packet. He
answered questions regarding the report and stated that they are now meeting quarterly with Spring Lake
Park/Blaine/Mounds View (SBM) Fire rather than previously meeting with Centennial Fire District on a
monthly basis. Administrator Statz stated that the City has a choice of service providers, previously
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chose Allina and has now contracted with M. Health. He stated that they rent a space in the fire
station/bay and are parked in the rear of the building on a regular basis. He reported that this allows
Centerville residents with very minimal response times and is an asset to the community.
Mayor Love thanked Mr. Kane for the services being provided to the community by M. Health and the
review of annual statisics.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. None.
VI. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. May 11, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes (to be sent under separate cover)
Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Mosher to Approve the May 11,
2022 City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. All in favor. Motion carried.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Love provided an opportunity for others to add or delete any items.
Council Member King requested that Item #3 be removed for discussion.
1. City of Centerville Claims through June 22, 2022 (Check #35162-35187), (1898E-1903E) &
Voided Check #35055, 35056, 35060, 35074, 35075, 35079, 35090, 35093 & 35096
2. Centennial Lake Police Department Claims through June 16, 2022 (Check #14357-14365)
& (E2022044-E2022047)
3. Centennial Fire District Claims through June 14, 2022 (Check #9324-9332), Payroll
(Check #9322-9323) & (E02022007)
4. North Metro Telecommunications Commission 2023 Budget
Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Mosher to Approve Consent
Agenda Items #1, 2 & 4 as presented. All in favor. Motion carried.
Council Member King stated that he had concerns regarding the Centennial Fire District Claims,
WexBank, Check #9332. He stated that he had spoken with the Senior Account Clerk regarding the
higher than normal amount for fuel costs which is was up approximately $500. He stated that he felt
Council should be mindful of the added expenditures.
Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Lakso to Approve Consent
Agenda Item #3 as presented. All in favor. Motion carried.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
1. Revised Agreement with Rice Creek Watershed District for Waterbody/Channel Crossing
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Administrator Statz stated at the previous meeting, Council approved an agreement Rice Creek
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Watershed District (RCWD) to take over the maintenance of half of a culvert constructed under 21
Avenue associated with the Amazon project. He stated that the culvert conveys public water, not
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Amazon’s water – ditch from 21 Avenue puts water into the culvert that puts it then into Rice Creek’s
channel area. He stated that approximately 15 feet of pipe would be added. Council Member Lakso asked
about the length of the agreement. Administrator Statz stated was in perpetuity.
Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member King to Approve the Revised
Agreement with Rice Creek Watershed District for Waterbody/Channel Crossing. All in favor.
Motion carried.
2. 2022 Thin Overlay and City Hall Parking Lot Improvements
Administrator Statz introduced Mr. Brandon Johnson, Stantec Consulting, to present the feasibility
report. Administrator Statz reviewed the background to proposed project. He stated that 6 or 7 years
ago, the City made the switch from sealcoating to thin overlays as a maintenance option for roadways.
He reported that the thin overlay maintenance is more expensive but lasts two to three times longer and
that results have been successful over the past years.
a. Receive Feasibility Report
Mr. Johnson reviewed the Feasibility Report included in Council’s packet. He gave a brief overview
stating that the thin mill and overlay project involved roadways within the Hunters Crossing and Pheasant
Marsh developments along with the northern portion of Progress Road and a portion of Dupre Road north
of the Pheasant Marsh development in the Center Oaks 2 development. He stated that contained in the
report was adjusting structures (i.e., manholes, curbs and bituminous patching, repairing degraded areas
and tailoring to what is needed. He reviewed the City Hall parking lot which consists of removing
pavement, curb replacement, full depth reconstruction in the southwest corner, drainage channel
improvements and installation of a pedestrian ramp in back of City Hall/Fire Department, lighting issues,
and the cost of the project including street assessments for the thin overlay, the time line of the projects,
and meeting MN State Statute 429 requirements.
b. Res. 22-0XX Approving the Resolution Receiving the Feasibility Report and Calling for
Public Hearing on Improvement
Administrator Statz reviewed the resolution contained in Council’s packet. Mayor Love asked if he was
looking for a motion to accept this resolution. Administrator Statz concurred.
Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member King to Approve the Res. #22-
018 - Receiving the Feasibility Report and Calling for a Public Hearing on Improvement. All in
favor. Motion carried.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
1. None.
X. COUNCIL/ADMINISTRATOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
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1. Administrator/Engineer Report – Administrator Statz stated that he report was contained in
Council’s packet, that Amazon was closing shortly with all documents being recorded. He stated
that it was anticipated that construction would commence around July 4 on site. He thanked City
Attorney Glaser for being responsive while out of the country. He reported that it was anticipated
that Centra Homes (Block 7) would be coming before Council for final approval shortly. He
stated that there has been some difficulty work through the Federal Funding regulations regarding
ownership/rental and the affordable portion of the CDBG requirements.
Assistant City Administrator Lewis reported that emails were forwarded to local businesses
regarding procurement opportunities with Amazon. She stated that the email contained a link
where businesses could register, (www.supplierconnect.amazon.com). She also reported that she
continues to work with CivicPlus regarding the City’s website redesign.
Junior Council Member Peterson reported at the school is out.
2. Council Reports
a. Lakso -
Parks & Recreation – Council Member Lakso gave no report.
Anoka County Fire Protection Council – Council Member Lakso gave no
report.
b. Koski -
Planning & Zoning Commission – Council Member Koski stated that the
Commission met on June 7, had a lengthy discussion regarding population 5,000
goals. He stated that it was the Commission’s desire to continue discussions
regarding the item going forward.
Fire Steering Committee – Council Member Koski stated that the meeting would
be taking place on July 21, 2022.
c. King –
Economic Development Authority – Council Member King gave no report.
Fire Steering Committee – Council Member King gave no report.
d. Mosher -
Economic Development Authority – Council Member Mosher stated that the
meeting was cancelled.
Police Governing Board – Council Member Mosher gave no report.
e. Love - Mayor Love state that Ms. Lonni Olson and Centennial Lakes Police Officer
Steffen organized the first Scout bike ride for the summer. He stated that an additional
ride would be taking place on July 17, 2022, starting at 6 p.m. commencing at St. Gen’s
parking lot.
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North Metro Telecommunications Commission – Mayor Love stated that the
Commission has a busy summer schedule covering graduations, City festivals,
parades, USA Soccer, etc. He reported that the news team has been busy with the
elections, closed caption equipment installation progress, receipt of franchise
fees/PEG fees with same being slightly decreased. He thanked Executive Director
Arnson for the Commission’s dedicated services provided to the community.
Police Governing Board – Mayor Love gave no report.
Other Mayoral Reports – Mayor Love gave no report.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member King to Adjourn the Regularly
Scheduled Council Meeting at 7:57 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by City Clerk, Teresa Bender.
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