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Home My WebLink About2023-10-11 CC & Closed Exe. Minutes - Approved Approved CITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL & CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 11, 2023 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled City Council and Closed Executive Session on October 11, 2023, in Council Chambers and the meeting was live streamed by North Metro TV at 6:30 p.m. COUNCIL MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER 1. Roll Call II. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Love called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor D. Love Council Member Russ Koski Council Member Darrin Mosher Council Member Raye Taylor Junior Council Member Rowan Shaw (Non-Voting) ABSENT: None STAFF: City Administrator, Mark Statz Assistant City Administrator, Athanasia Lewis City Attorney, Kurt Glaser III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Love provided an opportunity for others to add or delete any items. Administrator Statz stated that there were no additional items to be added to the agenda but there is a handout that is a revised document for discussion related to medical facilities. Motion by Council Member Taylor, seconded by Council Member Mosher to Approve the Agenda with the noted addition. All in favor. Motion carried. IV. APPOINTMENT/PRESENTATION 1. Ms. Tammy Omdahl, Northland Securities (Intro. To Tax Increment Financing) Ms. Tammy Omdahl, Northland Securities, introduced herself to Council and reviewed the presented presentation on Tax Increment Financing (TIF) that was contained in Council’s packet. As summarized in the presentation, TIF is the primary development tool available to cities she explained. She stated that it is City of Centerville City Council & Closed Exec. Session Meeting Minutes October 11, 2023 simple in concept, but complex in the application. She also stated that the property taxes created by the development are captured and used to finance activities needed to encourage development. She stated that before creating a TIF district, a city must find that, in its opinion, the subsidized development would not have happened “but for” the use of TIF. Mayor Love thanked Ms. Omdahl for the presentation and appearing before Council. V. PUBLIC HEARING 1. None VI. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 1. August 23, 2023 City Council Work Session, City Council & Closed Executive Session Meeting Minutes Mayor Love provided an opportunity to Council to make modifications if needed. Council Member Taylor asked for clarification about her attendance being that she was not physically at the meeting, but attended via Zoom and did it also need to say that she was non-voting. She stated that there was not enough time to post her attendance via Zoom. Administrator Statz stated that the minutes should reflect that she was not a part of the quorum and that she could not official vote. Council Member Taylor requested a clarification in the numbering sequence under Council Reports, (i.e., a, b, c and d). Motion by Council Member Taylor, seconded by Council Member Koski to Approve the August 23, 2023, City Council Work Session, City Council & Closed Executive Session Meeting Minutes with the Noted Changes. All in favor. Motion carried. 2. September 13, 2023, City Council & Closed Executive Session Meeting Minutes Mayor Love provided an opportunity for the Council to make modifications if needed. Motion by Council Member Mosher, seconded by Council Member Taylor to Approve the September 13, 2023, City Council & Closed Executive Session Meeting Minutes as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. VII. CONSENT AGENDA 1. City of Centerville Claims through October 11, 2023 (Check #36224-36255) & 2133E-2138E) 2. Centennial Lake Police Department Claims through October 5, 2023 (Check #14933-14945), (Voided Check #14944) & (2023073E-20223076) 3. Centennial Fire District Claims through October 10, 2023 (Check #9576-9582) 4. Parks & Recreation Committee Recommendation to Enter into a Contract with Running Ventures for the 2024 Fete des Lacs 5/8K & Kids Fun Run 5. Res. #23-0XX – Domestic Violence Awareness Month Mayor Love provided an opportunity for members to pull items for additional discussion. Council Member Taylor requested that Consent Agenda, Items #4 and #5 be pulled for further discussion. Page 2 of 7 City of Centerville City Council & Closed Exec. Session Meeting Minutes October 11, 2023 Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Taylor to Approve Items 1, 2 & 3 on the Consent Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. Council Member Taylor stated that Item #4 was forwarded to Council for approval as the Committee desired to get an early start with marketing for the 2024 runs. She also stated that additional information regarding the Paddle des Lacs event coordination would be forthcoming. Motion by Council Member Taylor, seconded by Council Member Koski to Approve Consent Agenda, Item #4, as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. Council Member Taylor, Consent Agenda, Item #5. She thanked Council and the City for their continued support of this item and stated that the state of Minnesota was the first to have a domestic violence shelter. She also reported that the trend is allowing pets to be brought with the individuals who are leaving situations similar to this as some victims are reluctant to leave their pets with an abuser and they remain in the situation. Mayor Love stated that he wanted to point out one item that was in the resolution - domestic violence will be eliminated through community partnerships of concerned individuals and organizations working together to prevent abuse while at the same time effecting social and legal change. He felt strongly that this is a key notation. . Motion by Council Member Taylor, seconded by Council Member Koski to Approve Consent Agenda, Item #5 as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Centennial Lakes Police Department Joint Powers Agreement Amendment Administrator Statz stated that the Centennial Lakes Police Department Governing Board met on October 9, 2023, and recommended a modification in the funding formula within the Joint Powers Agreement and each member city would need to approve the change. He stated that the amendment would phase in the formula and reflect the methodology of the formula. He reported that the proposal was to move from $40%/40%/20% formula where the factors were Population/Calls/IACP formula, respectively, to a formula where the factors are Population/Calls/Taxable Market Value (TMV). He stated that it would be phased in over the course of 3 years with year 1 being 50% population, 40% calls, 10% TMV; year 2: 45% population, 45% calls, 15% TMV and year 3 and beyond will be 40% population, 40% calls, 20% TMV. He stated that the phasing would assist in budgeting. Attorney Glaser stated that there was a small revision in the statute and this amendment updates that also. Council Member Koski asked for a report from the Mayor and Council Member Mosher on the topic as they were both present at the meeting. Both the Mayor and Council Member Mosher wanted to ensure value for the funding and diplomacy for handling issue within the department. Mayor Love stated that Chief Mork was present at the meeting and handled their questions. Page 3 of 7 City of Centerville City Council & Closed Exec. Session Meeting Minutes October 11, 2023 Motion by Council Member Taylor, seconded by Council Member Koski to Approve the Centennial Lakes Police Department Joint Powers Agreement Amendment as Presented. All in favor. Motion carried. IX. NEW BUSINESS 1. Ordinance #XXX, Second Series (First Reading) – Revising Chapter 156: Zoning Code – Substance Abuse Clinics Administrator Statz stated that this was the first reading of the proposed language amending Chapter 156: Zoning Code relating to Substance Abuse Clinics and that the Commission held a public hearing at their meeting the evening before. He stated that the Commission was recommending the proposed language amendment as the current moratorium on the issue was due to expire at the end of the month. He stated that the proposed language amends the text determining placement, conditions, and regulations of these facilities. He stated as this was the first reading, no action was needed. 2. Ordinance #XXX, Second Series (First Reading) – Revising Chapter 156: Zoning Code – M-2 District Densities Administrator Statz stated that this was the first reading of the proposed language amending Chapter 156: Zoning Code relating to the M-2 District densities, that there were inconsistencies with the Zoning Code, the Downtown Master Plan, and the City's Comprehensive Plan. He stated that the Commission held a public hearing at their meeting the evening before and they were recommending the proposed language amendment. He stated at this was the first reading, no action was needed. Administrator Statz stated that the City Code for the M-1 and M-2 Zoning Districts both state that the intent of the districts was to implement the Downtown Master Plan. However, the City Code lists a density range for the M-1 District as a minimum of 12 units and a maximum of 30 units per acre with the M-2 District as a range from 20 to 45 units. The City's Comprehensive Plan lists the density range for the Mixed-Use Districts as 12-30 units per acre but does not differentiate between the two. He stated that the Commission held a public hearing at their meeting the evening before and were recommending amending language to expand the M-2 District to allow for 20-45 units per acre. He stated as this was the first reading, no action was needed. 3. Res. #23-0XX – Revising the Centerville 2040 Comprehensive Plan – Mixed Use Densities Administrator Statz reviewed the proposed language amending the 2040 Comprehensive Plan – Mixed Use densities. He stated that the Attorney Glaser pointed out the inconsistencies in the Comprehensive. Plan and that the resolution would correct this. He stated that the Commission held a public hearing at their meeting the evening before and they were recommending the amendment. The purpose of the recommended changes was to increase the density in the Central Business District /Mixed Use Zoning Districts, in particular to make density in the Mixed Use (M-2) Zoning District to be consistent with other planning guides (i.e., City Code and the Downtown Master Plan). Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Mosher to Approve Res. #23 –025 - Revising the Centerville 2040 Comprehensive Plan – Mixed Use Densities, as Presented. All in favor. Motion carried. Page 4 of 7 City of Centerville City Council & Closed Exec. Session Meeting Minutes October 11, 2023 4. Downtown Master Plan and Development Guidelines Revisions – Downtown Neighborhood Densities Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Taylor, to Approve the Downtown Master Plan Guidelines Revision – Downtown Neighborhood Densities, as Presented. Administrator Statz stated that the Commission pointed out their motion, but asked if Council thought the Downtown Master Plan be revisited along with any needed amendments. All in favor. Motion carried. 5. County Park Road Reconstruction – Mound Trail Detour Administrator Statz stated that the city received a request from the Anoka County Parks Department to utilize Mound Trail as a detour route for a reconstruction project of the road leading into the campground and beach/boat launch area of the regional park. He stated that Staff has been researching what types of restrictions may be placed on allowable usage (i.e., no construction vehicles, limiting the period of time to 5 weeks, a monetary donation for overlay funding with a caveat that they would be responsible for fixing damages, sweeping as needed and restoring the berm at the end of Mound Trail. It was anticipated that the project would commence in the summer of 2024. Administration Statz asked if Council wanted to motion to pursue an agreement with the County and bring back a formal agreement. Motion by Council Member Taylor, seconded by Council Member Mosher to pursue an agreement with the County Park regarding the County Park Road Reconstruction – Mound Trail Detour as Presented. All in favor. Motion carried. X. COUNCIL/ADMINISTRATOR ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Administrator/Engineer Report – Administrator Statz stated that his report was contained in Council’s packet and that he would be happy to answer any questions. He stated that the city has received five applications for the vacant council seat. He noted the volunteer opportunities, fire th prevention week, mentioned the domestic violence resolution, that the corridor study on 20 Avenue public input was closed and a layout for that area was anticipated early 2024. He mentioned nd the 2 Annual Truck or Treat & Halloween Hustle 5K is on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Assistant City Administrator Lewis stated that Monday, November 6, 2023, was the Annual Business Appreciation Event to be held at Kelly’s Korner from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Administrator Statz also reported that the sidewalk repairs have been completed and he is very happy with the progress and the contractor. He stated with Guys and Dolls’ removal of the purchase agreement the lot at 1737 Main Street was available for sale again and the City was looking forward to a new business for the site. He mentioned that the LaLonde property was scheduled to be on an upcoming Work Session and that Max Storage was making good progress. He also reported that Amazon was fully functional now. Page 5 of 7 City of Centerville City Council & Closed Exec. Session Meeting Minutes October 11, 2023 Mayor Love asked for an update on the installation of the parking lot lights and Administrator Statz stated that the lights had not been received to date. Council Reports a. Taylor –  Parks & Recreation - Council Member Taylor stated that the Committee discussed the Movie in the Park event, contract recommendation to Council in regarding to the 5/8K and kids runs for 2024, the open space tree inventory in preparation for a Tree Plan, bird nesting deterrents for the pavilions, items for use at the two Skate/Sled nights, a contest to name a snowplow, the upcoming Trunk or Treat Event, Snow Removal recommendations for trails and sidewalks, request for trail closure for the west side of the Elementary School property, prioritizing goals prior to the beginning of the year and they were informed that the Council had approved the Lions request for use of LaMotte Park for their Annual Christmas in the Park event. b. Koski –  Planning & Zoning Commission – Council Member Koski stated that most items were already discussed.  Fire Steering Committee – Council Member Koski stated that the meeting would be the following evening which the large discussion being amount of fire trucks for replacement and amounts. c. Vacant – d. Mosher –  Economic Development Authority – Council Member Mosher gave no report.  Police Governing Board – Council Member Mosher gave no report. e. Love –  North Metro Telecommunications Commission – Mayor Love  Police Governing Board – Mayor Love reported that discussions already took place regarding the formula utilized in the JPA for funding and stated that Corporal Krueger was retiring in the next month and the public thanks him for his service.  Other Mayoral Reports – Mayor Love reported that the League of MN Cities Mayor for the Day competition had started and was excited to see if any of the Elementary aged children from Centerville Elementary would enter. He stated that Amazon was now and welcomed them to the community. He stated that the Centerville Cares program was highlighted twice a month in the Administrator’s Report. He stated that the program provides helpful information regarding program availability to Centerville residents. XI. RECESS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Love recessed the Regularly scheduled City Council meeting at 8:18 p.m. stating that Council would be taking a five (5) minute break in between sessions. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION Page 6 of 7 City of Centerville City Council & Closed Exec. Session Meeting Minutes October 11, 2023 Mayor Love opened the Closed Executive Session at 8:24 p.m. ***The meeting is Closed Pursuant to Minnesota State Statute, Section 13D.05, subd. 3, to matters protected by the attorney-client privilege. The meeting was recorded and would be released to the public subsequent to all labor contracts being signed. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor D. Love Council Member Russ Koski Council Member Darrin Mosher Council Member Raye Taylor STAFF: City Administrator, Mark Statz Assistant City Administrator, Athanasia Lewis City Attorney, Kurt Glaser II. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Contract Negotiations – Local 49’ers – Public Works Labor Union COUNCIL MEETING XII. RECONVENE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Love reconvened the Regularly Schedule Council meeting at 9:22 p.m. XIII. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Taylor, seconded by Council Member Mosher to Adjourn the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting of October 11, 2023, at 9:23 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted by City Clerk, Teresa Bender. Page 7 of 7