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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-05-08 CC Minutes - Approved CITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 8, 2024 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled City Council Meeting on May 8, 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 Approved Council Member Russ Koski Council Member Darrin Mosher Council Member Terry Sweeney ABSENT: Council Member Raye Taylor Junior Council Member Avery Sauber (Non-Voting) 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 Sweeney, seconded by Council Member Mosher to Approve the Agenda as presented. Roll Call: Mayor Love, Council Member Sweeney, Mosher, Koski and Taylor. Motion carried. IV. APPOINTMENT/PRESENTATION/PUBLIC COMMENT th 1. CSAH 54 (20 Avenue) Corridor Study Preliminary Findings – Matt Pacyna – TC^2 Mr. Pacyna introduced himself to Council and provided a review of his presentation. He stated that with the recent development of Amazon (transportation study funding), Sutton Transport and Kwik Trip along with several other proposals for development along the roadway, a more comprehensive future vision for the roadway was needed. He stated that the improvements would likely happen within 5-10 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes May 8, 2024 years, with a potential for spot modifications sooner. He stated that the study would also provide opportunities for future development(s), funding, and safety. He discussed that the roadway would potentially look like Centerville Road and that it was not felt that by 2040 that the roadway would need to be a 4-lane due to traffic volumes. Mr. Pacyna stated that they have considered development beyond st just Centerville, north and south along with the County’s improvements. He briefly discussed 21 st Avenue and the range of options for the Main Street and 21 Avenue intersection. He reviewed thst construction cost estimates for 20 Avenue $18-21 million, 21 Avenue estimate of $1-2.2 million and the Fairview Street realignment approximately $1-1.2 million. He stated that the study was a guide and that it sets the stage for funding, safety, and future growth. He also stated that the study would be completed for the next Council meeting. Brief discussion ensued regarding round-abouts versus turn lanes/lights and semi-tractor vehicles, that the document was a guidance document which would assist in planning, funding and be a tool for Anoka County. V. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Local Board of Appeal & Equalization Ms. Mary Wells appeared before the Council and introduced herself to them as the City’s contracted Assessor, along with her colleagues, Misters Chris Larson (Residential) and Erik Skogquist (Commerical/Industrial/Apartments). She also stated that Mr. Ben Hamill, Anoka County Assessor’s Office, Compliance Coordinator, who oversees them, was present this evening. She briefly reviewed the presentation that was included in the Council’s packet, explained the processes and timelines associated with setting the 2024 market values for taxes payable 2025, reviewed State and County requirements, qualified and unqualified sales (54 sales, 52 being residential with 32 being qualified sales, down from 97 the previous sale period) along with their sales periods (Oct. 1, 2022-Sept. 30, 2023), inspections of properties every five years (20% = 405 plus an additional 85 who had been issued permits) for 2024, total city parcels of 1,663 with a total preliminary estimated market valuation of $704,174,300 (an increase of 7.15% from 2023), a new construction valuation of $26,216,100 making up over half of the total increase. She stated that following the subtraction of the new construction, the overall city value was $677,958,200 which was an increase of 3.16% due to market forces only. She also stated that residential properties making up the majority of the city’s total assessed valuation (84%- $590,741,100), commercial/industrial (14.53%-$102,349,400), apartments (1.35%-$9,495,500) and agricultural (under ½%-$1,588,300). She briefly reviewed changes in values from 2023 to 2024 in property types (Single Family, Non-Waterfront increase of 3.07%; Single Family, Waterfront increase of 1.22%; townhomes increase of 2.32%; Commercial increase of .98%; Industrial increase of 7.42%; Agricultural increase of 14.56% and Apartments a decrease of 4.01%. She also discussed the appeals processes and procedures. She stated they received 5-6 calls throughout the year, with most of them being questions. Several questions were asked as to what determines a townhome (attached/detached) and Ms. Wells responded that those properties that are legally described as a Common Interest Community (CIC) and the Willow Glen Development and lake properties seeing quite a drastic change this year. Mr. Erik Skogquist reviewed the Commercial/Industrial/Apartments portion of the presentation with Council. He stated that a large amount of growth has been in both commercial and industrial. He also Page 2 of 6 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes May 8, 2024 stated that Amazon is fully on and roughly one million dollars will be on the tax roll. He discussed Homestead Exclusion and stated that it was changed and increased by 20% and what it will do is anyone who is homesteading their homes will receive a break in 2025 and could be substantial for some. Council Member Koski stated that he was impressed how shifting the tax burden off of residential properties to others and it says a large amount about staff and council’s hard work. He stated that he was surprised to see apartments decreased with the shortage of housing. Mr. Skogquist stated interest rates, rent increases last year went up rapidly and that it is leveling out and sales were followed. Council Member Koski asked about storage units and whether sales of those were Centerville or County wide. Mr. Skogquist stated that primarily County wide. He commented on the tax capacity and nice to see that it increased. Council Member Mosher asked about the commercial sales and which ones were considered unqualified. Mr. Skogquist stated that a parcel on Fairview Street, south of Amazon, and the Minnoco were unqualified. Mayor opened the Board of Appeal and Equalization at 7:45 p.m. He stated that no citizens/members of the public were present. VI. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 1. April 24, 2024, City Council Work Session & Meeting Minutes Mayor Love provided an opportunity for Council to make modifications if needed. Council Member Koski was absent and present at the same time. Mayor Love stated that he made a motion and it noted that he was a Council Member in lieu of the Mayor. Motion by Council Member Koski seconded by Council Member Mosher to Approve the April 24, 2024, City Council Work Session & Meeting Minutes with the Above Stated Modification. Council Member Sweeney abstained. Motion carried. VII. CONSENT AGENDA 1. City of Centerville Claims through May 8, 2024 (Checks #36691-36715 & E2231-E2236) 2. Centennial Lake Police Department Claims - None 3. Centennial Fire District Claims - None 4. Parks & Recreation Committee Recommendation to Approve the Park Facility Permit Application Submitted on Behalf of the Centerville Elementary School for Use of Laurie LaMotte Park Mayor Love provided an opportunity for members to pull items for additional discussion. Motion by Council Member Sweeney, seconded by Council Member Koski Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. Mayor Love closed the Board of Appeal and Equalization at 7:47 p.m. as no members of the public were present. VIII. OLD BUSINESS Page 3 of 6 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes May 8, 2024 1. Reschedule June 26, 2024, City Council Meeting Assistant City Administrator Lewis stated that this was discussed at the previous meeting and a consensus was not achieved. It was stated that the meeting would also be a Work Session and asked if Monday, June 24, 2024, work for all. Motion by Council Member Sweeney, seconded by Council Member Mosher to Reschedule the June 26, 2024, Work Session and City Council Meeting to Monday, June 24, 2024. All in favor. Motion carried. IX. NEW BUSINESS 1. Grant Pre-Application – Solar on Public Buildings Program – MN Dept. of Commerce Administrator Statz stated that Council has encouraged staff to seek grant opportunities and they are often tailored to disadvantaged/lower income communities and we would either not qualify or would not be good candidates to apply. He stated that this one seemed to be more competitive and made some sense for us and for the greater good. He stated that there was a grant opportunity to place solar panels on our buildings with a cost of $12,000-$26,000 of City funding depending upon how things were to shake depending in structural roofing or re-roofing and electrical upgrades. He stated that the return on investment would be in 5-11 years, and it was felt that it would be reasonable and last, best chances to take advantage of and the program for us. He also stated that Staff’s request would be for submitting a pre-application. Brief discussion took place regarding the Federal Tax Credit/rebate and with the city not paying taxes, the city may be selling energy back and making money so to speak. The City Attorney stated that if the city did pay tax, the city could get that back. There was concern regarding maintenance, ownership and whether there was a maintenance package as part of the program. Administrator Statz stated that he would complete additional research regarding the concerns. Administrator Statz stated that there are factors to consider such as additions to the building, roofing longevity, when the equipment is outdated, etc. A minimal discussion was had regarding a battery/cells to use during evening hours. Administrator Statz stated that this is a program through Excel Energy, and he was not sure if it was offered, and he would ask that question. Administrator Statz stated that he felt that being that this is the first offering he felt that it was a good program, and that the city should take advantage of it before everyone has an opportunity to participate and that he is unable to discuss the program with any other community as it is a new program. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Sweeney to Authorize Submittal of the Pre-Application Grant – Solar on Public Buildings Program – MN Department of Commerce and to Prepare for Use of Federal Tax Credits Through the Inflationary Reduction Act as submitted. Council Member Mosher asked if the motion should contain a dollar maximum and Administrator Statz stated that it was not needed at this time as it was only authorizing the Pre-Application and that if awarded, the acceptance of the grant would be considered later. All in favor. Motion carried. Page 4 of 6 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes May 8, 2024 X. COUNCIL/ADMINISTRATOR ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 the Council with a brief review. He discussed the summer programs, volunteer opportunities, thanked all that participated in Park Cleanup Day and stated that the Parks & Recreation Committee would be bringing a program forward for Rental Kayaks soon. Assistant City Administrator Lewis stated that there would be a Veterans Breakfast to be held in conjunction with Veterans Day on May 25, 2024, from 9-11 a.m. at Kelly’s Korner asked for assistance in promoting. Administrator Statz stated that Seasonal P.W. Technicians were wanted with the city having the positions still open and the city was very flexible. He reported that the Quad Area Chamber of Commerce would be hosting a Senior Expo. on May 16, 2024, at St. Genevieve’s. He also stated that today Centerville Lake would be sprayed with the Alum Treatment by Rice Creek Watershed District. He briefly touched on the LaLonde Project Public Hearing with 120 individuals in attendance and it was a lengthy meeting. He stated that the Preliminary Plat was tabled, and it would go before the Committee on June 4, 2024 to accept/deny with Council on June 12, 2024. Assistant City Administrator Lewis gave a brief report on the new History Niche, stating that Anoka County would be holding Cemetery Tours, with St. Genevieve’s taking place shortly, but tickets needed to be purchased to participate on the Anoka County Historical Society website. She stated that the City’s History Niche included information regarding several birth/death records and an interactive ledger. 2. Council Reports a. Taylor – (i) Economic Development Authority - Council Member Taylor gave no report. (ii) Police Governing Board – Council Member Taylor gave no report. b. Koski – He thanked the Lions for their donation to the Parks & Recreation Committee, he stated that the group did a wonderful job with all their events and thank you to staff for the Veteran’s Breakfast at Kelly’s and that the Fete des Lacs recently met and thanked all of the members for their hard work. (i) Planning & Zoning Commission – Council Member Koski stated that the Commission meeting was held the previous evening, and he thanked the community for their input, and he felt that it was a good meeting. He also thanked the staff and stated job well done making all of the arrangements for the meeting. (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 Kayak Rental was through Whenever Sports, it would be a 4-slot kiosk and the contract period would be for five years. Brief discussion was held on an additional volleyball court per a submitted request, purchasing a flowerpot tree for Cornerstone Park, purchasing a Main Street Market Sign, and they chose the Volunteer Appreciation trinkets. (iii) Fire Protection Council – Council Member Sweeney stated that the amount of grants that were available has been reduced by approximately 10%, that there is a large amount Page 5 of 6 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes May 8, 2024 of consolidation between communities with equipment being extremely expensive and more of being a regional department. d. Mosher – (i) Economic Development Authority – Council Member Mosher gave no report. (ii) Police Governing Board – Council Member Mosher stated that the next meeting would be on Monday. e. Love – He acknowledged Jr. Council Member Avery Sauber for receiving an academic silver pin for holding a grade point average of 3.6667 or above. He thanked the Park Cleanup individuals who participated and stated that he was looking forward to meeting with the children who win the Fete des Lacs Logo Contest in the upcoming weeks. He Thanked Council Member Koski for attending the North Metro Telecommunications Commission meeting on his behalf. He stated June 7 & 8, 2024, was Garage Sale Days and June 15, 2024, was the Annual Clean Up Day. He also reminded the audience of the Veteran’s Breakfast on May 25, 2024 at Kelly’s Korner. (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. XI. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Sweeney, seconded by Council Member Mosher to Adjourn the Council Meeting of May 8, 2024, at 7:58 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted by City Clerk, Teresa Bender. Page 6 of 6