The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About2025-10-23 WS & CC Minutes - (Approved) APPROVED CITY OF CENTERVILLE WORK SESSION & CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 23, 2025 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held its Work Session prior to its Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting of October 23, 2025, commencing at 5:00 p.m. The Council held its regularly scheduled City Council Meeting at 6:30 p.m., in Council Chambers. The regularly scheduled meeting (6:30 p.m.) was live streamed by North Metro TV. WORK SESSION (5:00 PM) I. CALL TO ORDER Acting Mayor Koski called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. 1. Roll Call PRESENT: Mayor Nancy Golden (via Zoom) Council Member Linda Broussard Vickers Acting Mayor Russ Koski Council Member David Kubat Junior Council Member Sophie Wynn (Non-Voting) ABSENT: Council Member Anita Rios STAFF: City Administrator, Athanasia Lewis City Engineer, Kellie Schlegel II. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Strategic Plan Council had lengthy discussion regarding the format of the meeting and content of the meeting, review the previous plan and provided comments to staff in preparation of the upcoming meeting. They also discussed a team building exercise built into the session. III. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member xx, seconded by Council Member xx, to adjourn the Work Session Meeting of September 24, 2025 at 6:25 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. COUNCIL MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER Acting Mayor Koski called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 1. Roll Call City of Centerville Work Session & City Council Meeting Minutes October 23, 2025 PRESENT: Mayor Nancy Golden (via Zoom) Councilmember Linda Broussard Vickers Acting Mayor Russ Koski Council Member David Kubat Junior Council Member Sophie Wynn (Non-Voting) ABSENT: Council Member Anita Rios STAFF: City Administrator, Athanasia Lewis Engineer, Kellie Schlegel II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Administrator Lewis stated that each Council person had received a revised, Set Agenda. The Set Agenda added City of Centerville Claims through October 23, 2025 (E2516-2543, Check #37920-37950 & Voided Check #37926) under Consent Agenda, Item #1, Encroachment Agreement – 1764 Steven Lane – (Fence) under Consent Agenda, Item #6 and **New Assessment Roll Reflecting Comm/Public/Institutional Rate from $8.38/LF to $5.67/LF* Under VII. Old Business, Item #1. Motion by Council Member Kubat, seconded by Council Member Broussard Vickers to Approve the Set Agenda as presented. Roll call: Mayor Golden, Acting Mayor Koski, Council Members Broussard Vickers, and Kubat. Motion carried. IV. APPOINTMENTS & PRESENTATIONS 1. None. V. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Special Assessments – 2025 Thin Mill & Overlay Project City Engineer Schlegel reviewed a notice of hearing on the Proposed Assessment, which was sent to all impacted property owners. She stated that council would make time for public comments and then consider the proposed assessment. Engineer Schlegel stated that the total amount of the proposed assessments was $90,736.38, with the City’s assessments being $3,192.21 for City property. She also stated that the remaining costs of the project would be paid by the City ($350,490.52). Acting Mayor Koski asked why the linear foot fee decreased, and City Engineer Schlegel stated it was based on the total project cost. Acting Mayor Koski opened the Public Hearing at 6:43 p.m. Mr. Edward Furness, 6926 Tourville Circle, stated that he was confused after receiving a letter along with several of his neighbors. Mr. Furness asked about property taxes and why they did not pay for road Page 2 of 5 City of Centerville Work Session & City Council Meeting Minutes October 23, 2025 project. Engineer Schlegel stated that the benefiting property owners were being assessed 20.86% and that the city has had a long-standing policy for street projects and assessments for benefit property owners. Following a call for public input and none being received. Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Kubat to Close the Public Hearing at 6:53 p.m. Roll call: Mayor Golden, Acting Mayor Koski, Council Members Broussard Vickers, and Kubat. Motion carried. I. CONSENT AGENDA 1. City of Centerville Claims through October 23, 2025 (E2516-E2543, Checks #37920-37950 & Voided Check #37926) 2. Centennial Lakes Police Department Claims through October 9, 2025 (Check #15886- 15915, E2025060 – E2025076 & Payroll Checks $15887-15889) 3. Centennial Fire District Claims through October 14, 2025 (Check #9985-9991 & E2025011). 4. Vividly Clean, LLC Cleaning Contract (P.W. & Admin Offices) 5. Encroachment Agreement – 6860 Depre Road – (Fence) 6. Encroachment Agreement – 1764 Steven Lane – (Fence) 7. Embedded Systems – Siren Maintenance, 2026 ($49.97/month/siren) Acting Mayor Koski provided an opportunity for members to remove items for additional discussion. Acting Mayor Koski requested that Consent Agenda Items #5 & 6 be removed for additional discussion. Motion by Council Member Kubat, seconded by Council Member Brossard Vickers to Approve Consent Agenda Items #1-4 and #7 as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. Roll call: Mayor Golden, Acting Mayor Koski, Council Members Broussard-Vickers, and Kubat. Motion carried. Acting Mayor Koski commented that encroachment agreements allow fences and other items to be constructed within the City’s rights-of-way/drainage/utility easements with the understanding that if the city were to gain entrance, the item(s) allowed would be removed at the homeowner’s expense either by them or by the city. Motion by Council Member Kubat, seconded by Broussard Vickers to Approve Consent Agenda Items #5 & #6 as presented. Roll call: Mayor Golden, Acting Mayor Koski, Council Members Broussard-Vickers, and Kubat. Motion carried. VIII. OLD BUSINESS. 1. Resolution #25-0XX – Adopting Special Assessment – 2025 Thin Mill & Overlay **New Assessment Roll Reflecting Comm/Public/Institutional Rate from $8.35/LF to $5.67/LF** Page 3 of 5 City of Centerville Work Session & City Council Meeting Minutes October 23, 2025 Engineer Schlegel explained that passing this resolution was the last step in the 429-assessment process and final notices would be sent following this evening’s meeting. Ms. Schlegel explained that the resolution contained several areas that needed to be consider when and if adoption were to take place; amount of time that the assessment will run (previous projects three years), interest rate which is determined by the Finance Director as going rate (previous projects - 2015, 2017 and 2022 were 5%), amounts per residential parcel (2015 - $515; 2017 - $550; and 2022 - $650). She stated that the resolution proposes a three-year term at 5.5% interest which was more reflective of the time, and $750 per residential parcel. It was noted that the interest rates have increased by half a percent from previous assessments. Discussion ensued regarding lowering the interest rate. Motion by Council Member Kubat, seconded by Broussard Vickers to Adopt Resolution #25-036 – Adopting Special Assessments – 2025 Thin Mill & Overlay with the amended interest rate of 5%. Motion carried. Roll call: Mayor Golden, Acting Mayor Koski, Council Members Broussard- Vickers, and Kubat. Motion carried. 2. Contract Award – Well #1 Maintenance Project. Engineer Schlegel reviewed the quotes received with Council as contained in their packets and she also reviewed a Power Point with them. She stated that the repairs to the pump are currently unknown. Motion by Acting Mayor Koski , seconded by Broussard Vickers to Award Traut Companies the project on the Total Base Quotation Amount of $58,540, with alternate units of $86,300 for a total of $144,840. Roll call: Mayor Golden, Acting Mayor Koski, Council Members Broussard-Vickers, and Kubat. Motion carried. VIII. NEW BUSINESS 1. None. X. COUNCIL/ADMINISTRATOR ANNOUNCEMETS Administrator Report – Administrator Lewis stated that the report was contained in the packet for council review and that she would take questions. 1. Council Reports a. Kubat – (i) Parks & Recreation Committee – Council Member Kubat stated that the committee is winding down from a very busy summer and that some of the items from LaMotte park will be repurposed at another park. (ii) Centennial Fire District Committee – Council Member Kubat stated that discussion included SBM, equipment and items in storage. b. Koski – Acting Mayor Koski stated that the Volunteer Appreciation Event took place the evening prior and it was well received. (i) Planning & Zoning Commission – Acting Mayor Koski stated that the Commission and Council participated in a Work Session and they discussed density and the Downtown Page 4 of 5 City of Centerville Work Session & City Council Meeting Minutes October 23, 2025 Redevelopment Plan. He stated that the city’s Met. Council representative appeared before them and discussed their services offered, upcoming density requirements and the 2050 Comprehensive Plan updates. (ii) Centennial Fire District Steering Committee – Acting Mayor Koski stated that an evaluation of Centennial’s equipment would be completed which would assist with determining values for the merger. (iii) Anoka County Fire Protection Council – Acting Mayor Koski gave no report. c. Rios – (i) Economic Development Authority – Council Member Rios gave no report. d. Broussard Vickers – (i) Economic Development Authority – Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that she had attended her first EDA meeting and that they will be holding their annual Business Appreciation Event on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the Southern Rail from 5:30-7 p.m. (ii) Centennial Lakes Police Department Governing Board. – Council Member Broussard Vickers gave no report. e. Golden – Mayor Golden stated that she was unable to attend the Volunteer Appreciation Event, but thanked all volunteers. (i) Centennial Lakes Police Department Governing Board – Mayor Golden stated that a meeting will be taking place in two weeks. (iv) North Metro Telecommunications Commission – Council Member Golden gave no report. Other Mayoral Reports – f. Jr. Council Member Sophie Wynn – Junior Council Member Wynn stated that neighborhood kids are very excited about the new equipment at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park. g. Attorney Glaser – Attorney Glaser gave no report. Motion by Council Member Kubat, seconded by Council Member Broussard Vickers to adjourn the meeting of October 23, 2025, at 7:45 p.m. Roll call: Mayor Golden, Acting Mayor Koski, Council Members Broussard-Vickers, and Kubat. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted by City Clerk, Teresa Bender. Page 5 of 5