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Home My WebLink About2024-03-13 CC Minutes - Approved Approved CITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 13, 2024 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled City Council Meeting on March 13, 2024, 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 Council Member Terry Sweeney Junior Council Member Avery Sauber (Non-Voting) ABSENT: None STAFF: City Administrator, Mark Statz Assistant City Administrator, Athanasia Lewis III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. 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 Sweeney to Approve the Agenda as stated above. All in favor. Motion carried. IV. APPOINTMENT/PRESENTATION 1. Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Annual Report – M Health Fairview Misters Tom Dunn, Deputy Chief of EMS and Kevin Kane, EMS District Chief, M Health Fairview, appeared before the Council and presented their presentation contained in Council’s packet. Discussion ensued regarding response times, increased call volumes, mutual aid calls staying stable, and the ending of COVID norms with falls and mental health/crises calls increasing. Discussion ensued City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes March 13, 2024 regarding non-transport calls where interventions have been delivered by their state, which may provide time for alternative resources (i.e., primary doctor contact, transport on own, etc.) Discussion also ensued regarding billing, lack of tax subsidies, non-transports not being billable, but Medicare/Medicaid and private insurance, if transported, can be charged and how the processes/fees for services. Several questions were answered (i.e. employee status – close to being fully staffed; what the city could provide for in additional assistance – appreciative for relationship and the opportunities to connect with the community - participation in Trunk or Treat, Touch a Truck and Main Street Market, Kids Night. Additional discussion regarding their employment of Clayton, an EMS Facility dog. 2. Resignation of Planning Commissioner a) Linda Broussard Vickers Administrator Statz stated that Ms. Broussard Vickers volunteered to serve until the vacancies were filled on the commission by others who were interested. He stated that her numerous years of serving, both in the capacities of Planning & Zoning Commission Member and Council Member provided a wealth of knowledge. Mayor Love stated that he desired to thank her for her service as she has stepped up several times to serve and assist the community. Council Member Koski echoed the Mayor’s sentiments. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Sweeney to Accept the Resignation of Planning Commissioner Linda Broussard Vickers as Presented. All in favor. Motion carried. 3. Appointment of Planning and Zoning Commissioners a) Matthew McCabe b) Jeannie Seppala Mayor Love felt that the two appointments could be handled as one motion. Council Liaison Koski reported that the Commission had interviewed three candidates with, the two of them being recommended by the Commission to Council for appointment. Motion by Council Member Taylor, seconded by Council Member Mosher to Appoint Matthew McCabe and Jeannie Seppala, as Recommended by the Commission, to the Commission. All in favor. Motion carried. 4. Appointment of Parks and Recreation Committee Member a) Katya Port Council Liaison Sweeney stated that the Committee interviewed Katya Port and stated that she would bring a good perspective to the Committee as she is very mindful of park amenities, repairs, etc. Motion by Council Member Sweeney, seconded by Council Member Taylor to Appoint Katya Port, as Recommended by the Committee, to the Committee. All in favor. Motion carried. V. PUBLIC HEARING 1. None. Page 2 of 6 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes March 13, 2024 VI. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 1. February 3, 2024, City Council Special Meeting Minutes Mayor Love provided an opportunity for Council to make modifications if needed. Administrator Statz stated that staff noted a typographical error in Council Member Sweeney’s attendance rather than the late Council Member Steve King. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Sweeney to Approve the February 3, 2024, City Council Special Meeting Minutes with the Above Stated Modification. All in favor. Motion carried. 2. February 28, 2024, City Council Work Session & Meeting Minutes Mayor Love provided an opportunity for Council to make modifications if needed. Council Member Sweeney requested that the “d” in “Stated” be removed in the third paragraph of Jr. Council Member Saber’s report and Council Member Koski requested that “Love” be added after “Mayor” in the first sentence of the North Metro Telecommunications Commission report. Motion by Council Member Sweeney, seconded by Council Member Taylor to Approve the February 28, 2024, City Council Work Session & Meeting Minutes with the Above Stated Modification. All in favor. Motion carried. VII. CONSENT AGENDA 1. City of Centerville Claims through March 13, 2024 (Checks #36571-36609 & E2206-2209) 2. Centennial Lake Police Department Claims through March 7, 2024 (Check #15127-15141, E2024019-E2024021) 3. Centennial Fire District Claims through March 12, 2024 (Checks #9659-9671, E240002 & Payroll Check #9657-9658) 4. Res. #24-0XX – Supporting MACTA Efforts to Modernize PEG Funding 5. Parks & Recreation Committee Recommendation to Approve Special Event Permit Application (Midwest Multi Races/Kelly’s Korner – (Shake Your Shamrock), Use of Trails for Runs 6. Parks & Recreation Committee Recommendation to Approve a Request for Use of Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park Baseball Fields by Centennial Little League (April 1-September 30) Mayor Love provided an opportunity for members to pull items for additional discussion. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Taylor Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1. None Page 3 of 6 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes March 13, 2024 IX. NEW BUSINESS 1. Zoning Code Changes (First Reading) – Chapter 156 Table of Allowed Uses Administrator Statz provided the Council with a brief review of the Request for Council Action as included in the packet. He did state that the modifications were typographical and slight modifications in nature and had the possibility of affecting submitted requests in the future. He reported that nothing was imminent to warrant only one reading. No action was taken. 2. Res. #24-XXX – Voicing Opposition to Proposed Legislation Preempting Local Zoning Administrator Statz reported that he, Mayor Love , Council Member Taylor and Jr. Council Member Sauber attended the recent City Day on the Hill and had an opportunity to speak with Centerville legislative representatives regarding upcoming initiatives with this being one that is being brought forward. He stated that this bill has bipartisan support and will have wide effects on governing our city. He stated that this is a response to the housing crisis. Discussion ensued regarding Representative Engen was very supportive, and both legislators stated that they can attempt to modify the proposed legislation (i.e., sizes of homes, size of lots, but not parking and other items). Administrator Statz stated that Senator Gustafson shows empathy to the cities. However, she is hearing from labor groups regarding jobs, construction costs, interest rates and how to find a place in the middle. Discussion ensued regarding modification to the language contained in the resolution and a suggestion to address aging housing stock versus a community which has many new homes. Council Member Mosher suggested that contact information for both Rep. Engen and Senator Gustafson, along with County Commissioner Reinhart to be placed on our website. They discussed the urgency of forwarding the opposition as it is being heard at this time. Council Member Taylor requested a revision be made to the resolution encapsulating removal of aging housing stock in Centerville as this stock, versus new, would allow more affordable options for owners. Jr. Council Member Sauber expressed that it was important to forward the City’s opinions, felt that there were other ways to provide housing stock without removing local zoning authority. Mayor Love stated that Senator Gustafson stated that she does listen to the League of MN Cities regarding legislation. Administrator Statz incorporated the following language per Council Member Taylor’s request: adding “especially in cities like Centerville with aging housing stock,” between “negative consequences,” and “incentivizing the razing of existing,” in the fourth “Whereas” of the resolution. He read the new language. Motion by Council Member Taylor, seconded by Council Member Sweeney to Approve Res. #24- 005 – Voicing Opposition to Proposed Legislation Preempting Local Zoning with the inclusion of the amended language. All in favor. Motion carried. X. COUNCIL/ADMINISTRATOR ANNOUNCEMENTS Page 4 of 6 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes March 13, 2024 1. Administrator/Engineer Report – Administrator Statz stated that his report was contained in the packet and that he would be happy to address any questions from the Council. He provided Council with a brief review. 2. Council Reports Jr. Council Member Sauber stated that that the boys hockey team was at State the previous week and that it was spring break. a. Taylor – (i) Economic Development Authority - Council Member Taylor gave no report. (ii) Police Governing Board – Council Member Taylor gave no report. b. Koski – (i) Planning & Zoning Commission – Council Member Koski stated that the Commission is working on the Land Use portion of the Code, interviewed candidates and thanked them for their desire to serve and again thanked Ms. Broussard Vickers. (ii) Fire Steering Committee – Council Member Koski gave no report. c. Sweeney - (i) Fire Steering Committee – Council Member Sweeney gave no report. (ii) Parks & Recreation Committee – Council Member Sweeney stated that the committee had lengthy discussions regarding projects and priorities, heard a presentation from the Centerville Lions and interviewed candidate Ms. Port. (i) Fire Protection Council – Council Member Sweeney gave no report. d. Mosher – Thanked Linda Broussard Vickers for serving until interested candidates were appointed to the Planning & Zoning Commission. (i) Economic Development Authority – Council Member Mosher gave no report. (ii) Police Governing Board – Council Member Mosher gave no report. e. Love – Briefed the Council regarding their attendance of City Day on the Hill, large discussion regarding the Local Zoning Authority but was able to speak with Representative Engen about Local Government Aid, regional Fire as costs are extremely high to operate smaller Districts, Fair Market Homestead Credit and offered an opportunity for the State to incentivize the Jr. Council Member Program. He offered an opportunity to Council Member Taylor and Jr. Council Member Sauber to speak regarding their experiences with both representatives. Jr. Council Member Sauber stated that she spoke about people of her age group prioritize; housing and college prices along with educational performance in non-public school grades as they are not what they should be. She also stated that she spoke with Representative Engen regarding the age of legislators and the need for younger representation and she stated that he is very passionate on the item. Council Member Taylor spoke about animal rights, mutual city goals and asked for support for certifying Veterinary Technicians and reaching out to skilled workers and validating them. (i) North Metro Telecommunications Commission – Mayor Love gave no report. (ii) Police Governing Board – Mayor Love gave no report. (iii) Other Mayoral Reports – Mayor Love gave no report. Page 5 of 6 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes March 13, 2024 XI. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Sweeney, seconded by Council Member Taylor to Adjourn the Council Meeting of March 13, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted by City Clerk, Teresa Bender. Page 6 of 6