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Home My WebLink About2023-04-26 CC Minutes - Approved Approved CITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AND MEETING APRIL 26, 2023 5:00 & 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled City Council Work Session & Meeting on April 26, 2023 in Council Chamber of City Hall and the Regular Council meeting was live streamed by North Metro TV at 6:30 p.m. WORK SESSION MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor D. Love called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor D. Love Council Member Russ Koski (Arrived @ 5:05 p.m.) Council Member Darrin Mosher Council Member Steve King Council Member Raye Taylor (Arrived @ 5:20 p.m.) Junior Council Member Rowan Shaw (Non-Voting) ABSENT: None. STAFF: City Administrator, Mark Statz, Via Zoom Assistant City Administrator, Athanasia Lewis II. ITEMS OF DISCUSSION 1. Lions Club Discussion about Donation from 2021 Ms. Katie Hogan, 1784 Meadow Lane, Centerville Lions Club, stated that a donation of $500 was made to the City in September, 2021 for repairs/replacement of the Tracie Joy McBride Memorial Park sign. She stated that the sign was painted and it was braced. She presented pictures of the sign today and stated that she felt that the donation far exceeded the repairs and requested that the donation be refunded. She also requested that the Lions be provided with the opportunity to repair and refurbish the sign. Ms. Lisa Kieselhorst, 7155 Brian Drive, stated that she remembers when the sign was placed at the park honoring Ms. Tracie McBride. She stated that she felt that the condition of the sign was not a representation of a memorial/tribute to an individual who was murdered. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding whether the City could allow citizen(s) to fix/replace park signs, would the City reimburse funds for repairing/replacing City park signs, if the donation made by the Lions was earmarked for a specific project, the expectation(s) of the Centerville Lions, and could the Lions Club take down the sign and complete the repairs themselves. City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes April 26, 2023 2. Request for Tax Abatement – Proposed Hotel/Restaurant Administrator Statz stated that there has been a request for tax abatement/Tax Increment Financing for a proposed hotel/restaurant. He stated that Mr. Chris Harchanko, President, Apollo Development, LLC, requested three different scenarios for the Council to consider regarding abatement associated with the construction of a 80-90 room hotel with a stand-alone restaurant. Mr. Harchanko stated that two of the scenarios show $14.1 million without assistance from the City and the bottom line would 8.3% profit leaving the project undesirable for investors over a ten-year period. He stated that they are asking assistance from the City in the amount of $1.3 million over the ten years. Administrator Statz reviewed a memo that was contained in Council’s packet regarding the different scenarios. He stated that assistance was probably not viable. Ms. Tammy Omdal, Northland Securities provided information that was contained in the packet and it was reviewed by City Administrator Statz. Discussion ensued regarding the possibility of making adjustments with certain fees (park dedication, water and stormwater access charges), an additional scenario which staff was not recommending, the availability of assistance at a level of $400,000-$600,000, and Ms. Omdal stated that she felt that the request from Mr. Harchanko was a rather large request. Mayor Love thanked Mr. Harchanko for his attendance, request and stated that Staff would continue to work with Apollo Development regarding their proposal and options. 3. 1737 Main Street – Power Line Relocation Assistant City Administrator Lewis reviewed the information that was contained in the packet regarding the item, reviewed the two (2) viable options from the developers, stated that Option A was more affordable for the developer but did not fit with the Master Plan requirements regarding building placement at the build-to line (right-of-way) and parking in the rear. She stated that Option B met the Master Plan requirements but should the property to the northeast become available, future expansion would be limited to the construction of a second, stand-alone building, which may reduce efficiencies in site design, etc. She also stated that is raises safety concerns, with customers needing to park in the rear and walk around the building to the front door. She reported that this could be viewed as an inconvenience to customers, especially those with disabilities. She also reported that it would not allow for drive-thru geometry and require the removal of powerlines. It was reported that if would cost $25,000 to relocate the powerlines and $60,000 to bury them. It was also stated that due to timing, the item had not been reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Consensus of Council was to add the item to Council’s agenda this evening under New Business, Item #3. Discussion also included that the city was willing to be a partner and explore options for removal of the powerlines as a public expense. III. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Love closed the Work Session at 6:24 p.m. COUNCIL MEETING Page 2 of 8 Not Approved City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes April 26, 2023 I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor D. Love called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 1. Roll Call ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor D. Love Council Member Russ Koski Council Member Darrin Mosher Council Member Steve King Council Member Raye Taylor Junior Council Member Rowan Shaw (Non-Voting) ABSENT: City Administrator, Mark Statz STAFF: Assistant City Administrator, Athanasia Lewis II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Love provided an opportunity for others to add or delete any items. Mayor Love requested that the following items be added under New Business, Item #2 – Accept Lions Donation, Old Business, Lions Request for Refund of Donation (September, 2021) and Refurbish sign at Tracie McBride Memorial Park and New Business, Item #3 – 1737 Main Street – Power Line Relocation. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member King to Approve the Agenda as Amended. All in favor. Motion carried. IV. APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS 1. None V. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Local Board of Appeal and Equalization (Cont’d from 4/12/2023) Mayor Love stated Council was reopening the Local Board of Appeals and Equalization from the previous Council meeting at 6:33 p.m. He asked if any members of public wished to speak with the Assessor since previous meeting. Page 3 of 8 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes April 26, 2023 Assessor, Ms. Mary Wells stated that she would address questions of the Council or public, provided additional information that was requested from the previous meeting and reviewed the information contained in the packet. Ms. Wells stated that two additional property owners had concerns with one being buildability of a vacant lot: 2034 Fairview Street, PIN #24-31-22-33-0007, ($238,400) and 7370 Peltier Circle, PIN #14-22-22- 33-0048, ($477,000) – which at this time, they would make a recommendation for no change for either of these properties, but the County Board was still an option to these owners. Ms. Wells stated that she has made the following adjustment to valuations: PIN # Street Address Original Est. Value Revised Est. Value 23-31-22-12-0091 1845 Main Street $1.359,300 $1,214,000 23-31-22-23-0045 7005 LaMotte Drive $605,400 $547,400 23-31-22-23-0044 7013 LaMotte Drive $650,800 $595,000 23-31-22-23-0043 7021 LaMotte Drive $647,600 $591,800 23-31-22-23-0042 7029 LaMotte Drive $619,600 $563,800 23-31-22-23-0041 7037 LaMotte Drive $676,600 $623,500 23-31-22-23-0061 7102 LaMotte Drive $587,900 $563,900 Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Taylor that there be no change in the Original Estimated Valuation for 2034 Fairview Street, PIN #24-31-22-22-33-0007 of $238,400. All in favor. Motion carried. Motion by Council Member Taylor, seconded by Council Member Koski that there be no change in the Original Estimated Valuation for 7370 Peltier Circle, PIN #14-22-22-33-0048 of $477,000. All in favor. Motion carried. Discussion ensued regarding valuations of the lake parcels and Ms. Wells stated that they were over- valued by $50,000 to $60,000 and that it was due to property owned along the shoreline by St. Paul Board of Waters. Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Koski that 1845 Main Street, PIN #23-31-22-12-0091, valuation be decreased from $1,359,300 to $1,214,000 due to Comparable Sales Analysis and Rates Per Square Foot of Nearby Buildings Valuations. All in favor. Motion carried. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Taylor that 7005 LaMotte Drive, PIN #23-31-22-23-0045, valuation be decreased from $605,400 to $547,400 due to Land Equalization and Higher than Fair Market. All in favor. Motion carried. Motion by Council Member Mosher, seconded by Council Member Taylor that 7013 LaMotte Drive, PIN #23-31-22-23-0044, Valuation be Decreased from $650,800 to $595,00 due to Land Equalization and Higher than Fair Market. All in favor. Motion carried. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Taylor that 7021 LaMotte Drive, PIN #23-31-22-23-0043, Valuation be Decreased from $647,600 to $591,800 due to Land Equalization and Higher than Fair Market. All in favor. Motion carried. Page 4 of 8 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes April 26, 2023 Motion by Council Member Taylor, seconded by Council Member King that 7029 LaMotte Drive, PIN #23-31-22-23-0042, Valuation be Decreased from $619,600 to $563,800 due to Land Equalization and Higher than Fair Market. All in favor. Motion carried. Motion by Council Member Taylor, seconded by Council Member Mosher that 7037 LaMotte Drive, PIN #23-31-22-23-0041, Valuation be Decreased from $676,500 to $623,500 due to Land Equalization and Higher than Fair Market. All in favor. Motion carried. Motion by Council Member Taylor, seconded by Council Member Mosher that 7102 LaMotte Drive, PIN #23-31-22-23-0061, Valuation be Decreased from $587,900 to $563,900 due to Land Equalization and Higher than Fair Market. All in favor. Motion carried. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Mosher to Adjourn the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization (Cont’d from 4/12/2023) at 7:05 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. Discussion ensued regarding the valuations comparable to homes with municipal utilities versus private utilities. Ms. Wells stated that the difference was close to $2,000 in value for municipal water. She stated that she believes that there should be no value differential and tracking of this will probably be discontinued. Mayor Love thanked Ms. Wells for her attendance. VI. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 1. March 22, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes Mayor Love asked Council if there were any changes. Council Member Taylor requested that “Council Member Ms. Raye Taylor” be changed to “Council Member Taylor” and that “Ms. Taylor” be changed to Dr. Taylor. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member King to approve the March 22, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes with the Above Modification. All in favor. Motion carried. 2. April 12, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes Mayor Love asked Council if there were any changes. Council Member Koski requested that North Metro Telecommunication Commission reporting be removed from his reporting as he was the alternate and Mayor Love was the Appointee. Motion by Council Member Taylor, seconded by Council Member Koski to approve the April 12, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes with the Above Changes. All in favor. Motion carried. VII. CONSENT AGENDA 1. City of Centerville Claims through April 26, 2023 (Check #35850-35871) & Page 5 of 8 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes April 26, 2023 (2058E-2064E) & Voided Check # 35866 2. Centennial Lake Police Department Claims through February 3, 2022 (Check #14198-14212), (E202207-202209), Payroll (Check #14196-14197) 3. Centennial Fire District Claims through April 25, 2023 (Check #9400-9489) 4. Escrow Release – Peterson Shores Mayor Love provided an opportunity for members to pull items for additional discussion. Motion by Council Member Taylor, seconded by Council Member King to Approve of the Consent Agenda as Presented. All in favor. Motion carried. VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Lions Request for Refund of Donation (September, 2021) and Refurbish sign at Tracie McBride Memorial Park Mayor Love stated that the item was discussed at the earlier Work Session with two representatives of the Centerville Lions being present. He stated that discussion was hard regarding the removal of the sign by someone other than City Staff and that with this exception that would be illegal. Motion by Council Member Taylor, seconded by Council Member Koski to authorized the Centerville Lions to Remove and Refurbish the Sign at Tracie McBride Memorial Park as Requested. All in favor. Motion carried. Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Koski to Refund the $500 Donation from the Centerville Lions Received in September, 2021 as Requested. All in favor. Motion carried. IX. NEW BUSINESS 1. Water Tower Cleaning Assistant City Administrator Lewis stated that every several years, the City completes cleaning of the water town to extend the life of the paint and exterior appearance. She stated that City Staff has received several quotes and would recommend the quote submitted by Kangas Tank for $7,800. She also stated that the firm is responsible and has worked for the City in this capacity in the past. Motion by Council Member Mosher, seconded by Council Member King to Approve the Water Tower Cleaning Bid Presented by Kangas Tank for $7,800. All in favor. Motion carried. 2. Lions Club $500 donation to P & R to Specifically to P & R Mayor Love thanked the Centerville Lions Club for the generous donation to Park & Recreation programs and formally accepted the donation on behalf the Committee. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Taylor to Accept the $500 Donation to the Parks & Recreation Programs. Page 6 of 8 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes April 26, 2023 Council Member Koski also thanked the Lions for the recent Cadillac Dinner event and for the volunteer work in the community. He stated that he very much appreciated them and thanked them for the donation. All in favor. Motion carried 3. 1737 Main Street – Power Line Relocation Assistant City Administrator Lewis again reviewed the issue with Council. Discussion was had that Council would be setting precedence and concern for that if opting for Option A, expenditures associated with moving the power lines ($20,000 - 60,000), remaining consistent with the Master Plan, etc. Consensus of the Council was that they were in favor of Option A, the importance of the Planning & Zoning Commission’s input, willingness to work with developer, two unique parcels, etc. Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Taylor to Entertain Option A for Presented Sketch Plans Associated with Development of 1737 Main Street as Per Submitted Findings of Staff. All in favor. Motion carried. X. COUNCIL/ADMINISTRATOR ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Administrator/Engineer Report – Assistant City Administrator Lewis stated the Administrator’s report was contained within the packet and briefly reviewed same. Junior Council Member Shaw reported that SATS scores have been received. 2. Council Reports a. Taylor –  Parks & Recreation – Council Member Taylor gave no report.  Anoka County Fire Protection Council – Council Member Taylor gave no report. b. Koski – Council Member Koski congratulated Corporal Schroeder and welcomed new officer Hernandez to Centennial Lakes Police Department  Planning & Zoning Commission – Council Member Koski gave no report.  Fire Steering Committee – Council Member Koski stated that the meeting took place last week, the audit and review of financials for 2022 were presented. It was anticipate that the expenses and revenue was up by $20,000 over the budget. He stated that there was healthy discussion regarding capital expenditures and replacement/refurbishing of trucks, that there was concern for bonding and increases in levies and staffing salaries. c. King -  Economic Development Authority – Council Member King stated that the LOCi study presentation reported consumed the meeting, providing a large amount of information including public input, the market, and etc.  Fire Steering Committee – Council Member King gave no report.  Fire Protection Council – Council Member King gave no report. Page 7 of 8 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes April 26, 2023 d. Mosher –  Economic Development Authority – Council Member Mosher reported similar information regarding the LOCi study and Council Member King stated that he was impressed with the presentation validated the Authority’s understanding of needs, wants and desires for the downtown area and the residents of Centerville.  Police Governing Board – Council Member Mosher - none. e. Love – Mayor Love stated that he recently attended an Arrive Alive event at Centennial High School which was very informative and realistic. He stated that the theme of the event was the dangers of driving intoxicated. He thanked the Centerville Lions for their recent Cadillac Dinner and stated that the were great partners of the City. Mayor Love stated that he forwarded a suggestion to the Parks & Recreation Committee to consider EV charging stations within the parks in Centerville with various grants being available to offset costs of installation. He also reported that the paper recently had an article regarding the City joining the Mayors Alliance and that he was very proud of Centerville for being a part of the organization.  North Metro Telecommunications Commission – Mayor Love gave no report.  Police Governing Board – Mayor Love gave no report.  Other Mayoral Reports - Mayor Love gave no report. XI. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Koski to Adjourn the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting of April 26, 2023 at 7:57 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted by City Clerk, Teresa Bender. Page 8 of 8