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Home My WebLink About2025-07-09 WS & CC Minutes - (Approved) CITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION & MEETING MINUTES July 9, 2025 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their Work Session prior to their Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting of July 9, 2025, commencing at 5:00 p.m. The Council held their 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 Mayor Golden called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. 1. Roll Call PRESENT: Mayor Nancy Golden Council Member Russ Koski Approved Council Member David Kubat Council Member Anita Rios ABSENT: Council Member Darrin Mosher – via zoom Junior Council Member Sofie Wynn (Non-Voting) STAFF: City Administrator, Athanasia Lewis Finance Director, Bruce DeJong II. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Fire Department Model Administrator Lewis stated that the Spring Lake Park/Blaine/Mounds View (SBM) Fire Department wished to provide services differently for 2026 relating to the delivery of Administrative Services associated with the fire contract. She stated that staff had been researching alternative avenues such as returning to operating our own fire services or partnering with neighboring communities for services (e.g. Columbus, Lexington, Lino Lakes, etc.) Lengthy discussion was had. 1. 2026 Proposed Budget Finance Director, DeJong reviewed the information that was contained in Council’s packet. He addressed all questions. III. ADJOURNMENT City of Centerville City Council Work Session & Meeting Minutes July 9, 2025 COUNCIL MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Golden called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 1. Roll Call PRESENT: Mayor Nancy Golden Council Member Russ Koski Not Approved Council Member Anita Rios Council Member Kubat Council Member Darrin Mosher - Via Zoom Junior Council Member Sophie Wynn (Non-Voting) ABSENT: None. STAFF: City Administrator, Athanasia Lewis City Attorney, Kurt Glaser II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Golden provided an opportunity for staff and council to add or delete items. Motion by Council Member Rios, seconded by Council Member Kubat to Approve the Agenda, as presented. Roll-Call: Mayor Golden, Council Members Koski, Kubat, Mosher and Rios. Motion carried. IV. APPOINTMENTS & PRESENTATIONS 1. Ms. Connie Moore, Alexandra House Ms. Connie Moore, Executive Director, introduced herself to Council, provided an overview of services offered, and gave a brief history of the organization. She stated that they now accept pets with clients. Ms. Moore stated that the Alexandra House has existed for almost 40 years. Ms. Moore addressed all questions. V. PUBLIC HEARING 1. None. VI. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Page 2 of 7 City of Centerville City Council Work Session & Meeting Minutes July 9, 2025 1. None. VII. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Golden provided an opportunity for members to remove items for additional discussion. Council Member Koski requested that Item #5 be removed for additional discussion. 1. City of Centerville Claims through July 9, 2025 (Checks #37674-37714, E2448-E2455 & Voided Check #37680) 2. Centennial Lakes Police Department Claims through July 3, 2025 (Checks #15781-15786, Payroll Check #15778-15780 & E2025049-2025051) 3. Centennial Fire District Claims through July 8, 2025 (Checks #9936-9939 & Voided Check #9915) 4. Successful Performance Review for James Huisenga 5. Accept Resignation of Council Member Darrin Mosher & Declare Council Vacancy 6. Special Event Permit Application – Church of St. Genevieve Annual Parish Festival a. Temporary On-Sale Liquor License 7. April 23, 2025, City Council Work Session, Local Board of Appeal & Equalization and City Council Meeting Minutes Motion by Mayor Golden, seconded by Council Member Kubat to Approve Consent Agenda Items #1 through #4 and Items #6 and #7, as presented. Roll-Call: Mayor Golden, Council Members Koski, Kubat, Mosher and Rios. Motion carried. Item #5, Council Member Koski thanked Council Member Mosher for his years of service to the community stating that he has served for year on Council, P & R, the Fete des Lacs Parade Committee and assisting stated that Item #5 accepting the resignation of Council Member Mosher. He thanked Council Member Mosher for all his years of service, from Council, Park & Rec, Fete des Lacs Parade, the Centerville Lions and even helping a neighbor during a home fire incident. Council Member Koski stated that Council Member Mosher truly cared about the community and was a wonderful role model to follow. Motion by Council Member Kubat, seconded by Mayor Golden, to Approve Consent Agenda Item #5 as presented. Roll-Call: Mayor Golden, Council Members Koski, Kubat, Mosher and Rios. Motion carried. VIII. OLD BUSINESS. 1. 6996 Brian Drive Pond City Administrator Lewis stated that this item was being revisited, that the proposed project to lower the pond affected not only 6996 Brian Drive but 1922, 1932 and 1940 Eagle Trail as all of their backyards abut the pond. Administrator Lewis stated that the council directed staff to forward a letter to these property owners to determine if they were interested in the project. Administrator Lewis stated that former Page 3 of 7 City of Centerville City Council Work Session & Meeting Minutes July 9, 2025 Administrator Statz recommended obtaining Special Assessment Agreement and Waivers from the affected property owners but to date, two have been received and the other two have stated that they were not interested in participating in the project as their properties would receive the most work and inconvenience. Mayor Golden asked if any of the affected property owners were present at the meeting. Mr. Toni Boddie, 6996 Brian Drive, stated that they have owned their home since October, 2019, and the major issue is the pond sits higher than the base of his home. Mr. Boddie stated that upon a rain event, the rainwater does not run to the pond and rather stays in his yard making it difficult to mow. Mr. Boddie also stated that he has damage to the back of his home due to the condition. Mr. Boddie stated that his rear yard is unusable. Mr. Boddie stated that he does not want to get rid of the pond or have his neighbors be finically responsible for pond repairs or his water issue; but rather that former City Administrator Statz state that a walkout home should not have been constructed on the parcel along with staffing changeovers with the Administrator position and the city’s engineering firm. Mr. Boddie also stated that former Administrator Statz had stated that the developer filed bankruptcy. Council Member Kubat raised several questions regarding the City’s policy for similar projects as the property owner paying 75% and the City paying 25% of the project versus what former Administrator Statz posed for this project of the City paying 73% and the property owner paying 25%. A lengthy discussion ensued as to the costs, financial responsibility, assessments, policy, etc. Mayor Golden stated that she would like to assist but felt that additional research needed to be completed as quotes for the originally proposed project were several years old and that there may be additional options. Motion by Mayor Golden, seconded by Council Member Kubat, to table the item. Roll-Call: Mayor Golden, Council Members Koski, Kubat, Mosher and Rios. Motion carried. IX. NEW BUSINESS 1. 7064 Centerville Road Variance Request for Detached Garage Mr. Evan Monson, City Planner, reviewed the planning report that was included in Council’s packet regarding 7064 Centerville Road variance request to construct a new, detached garage (20’ x 24’) on the lot. He reviewed the motion from the Planning & Zoning Commission to approve the variance and answered questions posed by council. Mr. Charles Peterson, 7240 Main Street, introduced himself to council and answered questioned. Lengthy discussion ensued regarding the size, placement, curb cut, current cement driveway, 2% lot requirement, etc. Motion by Council Member Kubat, seconded by Council Member Rios, to recommend to the Planning & Zoning Commission consideration of the 2% of the lot area relating to accessory structures language as described in City Code for possible amendment(s). Roll-Call: Mayor Golden, Council Members Koski, Kubat, Mosher and Rios. Motion carried. Page 4 of 7 City of Centerville City Council Work Session & Meeting Minutes July 9, 2025 Motion by Council Member Rios, seconded by Council Member Koski to approve the recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission for the variance with the conditions of approval as stated by the Findings of Fact in the staff report. Roll-Call: Mayor Golden, Council Members Koski, Mosher and Rios – Yay. Council Member Kubat Nay. Motion carried 4 to 1. Council Member Kubat wanted the Planning & Zoning Commission to consider a code amendment prior to granting the variance as he felt that accessory structures and detached garages may need additional definition within the code along with size requirements. 2. Res. #25-0XX – Honoring Council Member Darrin Mosher for his Service to the City of Centerville Council Member Koski read Res. 25-0XX - Honoring Council Member Mosher for his years of service to the city. The Council wished Mr. Mosher the best and thanked him for his many years of service. Motion by Koski, seconded by Mayor Golden to Adopt Res. #25-023 - Honoring Council Member Mosher for his services to the city. Council Member Rios stated that she was going to miss Mr. Moshers organizational history, the memory and the kindness in his heart that he brought to council which had been so valuable to her, even in the short time that they worked together. Council Member Rios stated that she appreciated him and thanked him for all of his contributions. Council Member Kubat stated that it was not goodbye forever, but it was farewell for now. City Administration Lewis stated that she echoes all the same thoughts and appreciated the opportunity of working with Mr. Mosher on EDA. She stated that he had brought forward may differing perspectives and ideas. Roll-Call: Mayor Golden, Council Members Koski, Kubat and Rios. Council Member Mosher Abstained. Motion carried. X. COUNCIL/ADMINISTRATOR ANNOUNCEMETS Administrator’s Report – City Administrator Lewis reviewed the report contained in Council’s packet and addressed all questions. 1. Council Report a. Kubat - (i) Parks & Recreation Committee – Council Member Kubat stated that the Parks & Recreation meeting had been cancelled. (ii) Centennial Fire District Steering Committee – Council Member Kubat gave no update. (iii) Planning & Zoning Commission - Council Member Kubat gave no report. b. Koski Page 5 of 7 City of Centerville City Council Work Session & Meeting Minutes July 9, 2025 (i) Planning & Zoning Commission – Council Member Koski stated that the Commission held the public hearing and provided their recommendation regarding the variance and also discussed language modifications to the City Code. (ii) Centennial Fire District Steering Committee – Council Member Koski stated that the rd Fire Steering meeting would be held on the 3 week of July. (iii) Anoka County Fire Protection Council – Council Member Koski gave no report. c. Rios - (i) Economic Development Authority – Council Member Rios stated that the EDA met, reviewed their 2026 Budget and that President Remillard would be presenting the budget to council shortly. She reported that she and City Administrator Lewis had recently visited the businesses across from City Hall and spoke with them and requested promotional items from them to promote their business’ during Fete des Lacs. d. Mosher – (i) Economic Development Authority – Council Member Mosher gave no report. (ii) Centennial Lakes Police Department Governing Board – Council Member Mosher gave no report. e. Golden – (i) Centennial Lakes Police Department Governing Board – Mayor Golden stated that the next meeting was scheduled for August 11, 2025. (iii) North Metro Telecommunications Commission – Mayor Golden stated that next meeting was scheduled for July 14, 2025. (iv) Other Mayoral Reports – Mayor Golden stated that there had been a lot of discussion about SBM. She also thanked all the Lions and volunteers in the preparation for Fete des Lacs. Mayor Golden stated that the parade committee was hosting a veteran’s float and if there were any veteran’s that would like to participate, they could reach out to City Hall. f. Jr. Council Member Wynn – Jr. Council Member Wynn stated that fall sport signup had begun and she highly encouraged youth to play sports and participate in school programs. g. Attorney Glaser – Attorney Glaser stated that he wanted to reiterate how nice it was to see Ms. Moore, Alexandra House, and how they are really an integral part of the community. He stated that there is a direct line between what happens, the Centennial Lakes Police Department, Alexandra House and how impactful they are serving people in need. Attorney Glaser stated that perhaps the council would consider donating to them in the future. He stated that every dollar that a city spends is less than CLPD would have to spend on his office. He felt that they were a great organization and tool for individuals. Attorney Glaser stated that Council Member Mosher has been great to work with for so long. He said that he knows Council Member Mosher is in a good place because he gets to play golf and it’s warm. Attorney Glaser stated “Happy trails, take care and thank you” to Mr. Mosher. Council Member Mosher thanked the entire council, stated that it had been an honor to service the community and that he would miss Centerville. Page 6 of 7 City of Centerville City Council Work Session & Meeting Minutes July 9, 2025 XI. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Mosher, seconded by Council Member Koski to adjourn the meeting of July 9, 2025, at 8:23 p.m. Roll-Call: Mayor Golden, Council Members Koski, Kubat, Mosher and Rios. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted by City Clerk, Teresa Bender. Page 7 of 7