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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-01-22 WS & CC Minutes - Approved Approved CITY OF CENTERVILLE WORK SESSION & CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 2026 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held its Work Session prior to its Regularly Scheduled City Council Work Session meeting of January 22, 2026, commencing at 5:00 p.m. The City 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: Acting Mayor Russ Koski Council Member Linda Broussard Vickers (via Zoom) Council Member Anita Rios Junior Council Member Garrett Schneider (Non-Voting) ABSENT: Mayor Nancy Golden Council Member David Kubat STAFF: City Administrator, Athanasia Lewis City Attorney, Kurt Glaser City Engineer, Kellie Schlegel COUNCIL WORKSESSION II. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Block 7 – Southwind Holding, LLC Concept Plan City Administrator reviewed the information contained in council’s packet. Discussion ensued regarding Southwind’s Concept Plan for a proposed project on Block 7, conformance of the site and buildings with city standards, Comprehensive Plan guidance, existing zoning and setbacks along with building facades, tree preservation, landscaping, site access, sidewalks and circulation. Brief discussion was held regarding the possibility of alternative designs. 2. Lino Interconnect Update Administrator Lewis stated that staff discussed a proposed resolution to the north end interconnect issue and stated that an update would be given at the next meeting. 3. Update – Well #1 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2026 Administrator Lewis provided an update that Traut Companies had been hired to complete the Well #1 maintenance project located at Tracie Joy McBride Memorial Park. She stated that staff were pleased with the positive progress that had been made in the first week. Administrator Lewis stated that the well-casing and aquifer are in suitable condition. Brief discussion ensued. III. ADJOURNMENT Acting Mayor Koski adjourned the Work Session at 6:25 p.m. allowing for a five-minute break prior to the start of the Council meeting. COUNCIL MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER Acting Mayor Koski called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 1. Roll Call PRESENT: Acting Mayor Russ Koski Councilmember Linda Broussard Vickers (via Zoom) Council Member Anita Rios Junior Council Member Garrett Schneider (Non-Voting) ABSENT: Mayor Nancy Golden Council Member David Kubat STAFF: City Administrator, Athanasia Lewis City Attorney, Kurt Glaser City Engineer, Kellie Schlegel City Planner, Nathan Fuerst City Public Works Director, Charlie Lehn II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Acting Mayor Koski provided an opportunity for staff and council to add or delete items. Administrator Lewis noted on the Consent Agenda the addition of the Pay Equity Report Acceptance and the addition of Well #1 – Progress & Repairs Needed under Old Business. Motion by Council Member Rios, seconded by Council Member Broussard, to Approve the agenda as amended. Roll Call: Acting Mayor Koski, Council Members Broussard Vickers and Rios in favor. Motion carried. Page 2 of 5 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2026 IV. APPOINTMENTS & PRESENTATIONS 1. None. 1. Annual Visit from Senator Heather Gustafson Senator Heather Gustafson introduced herself to council, provided an update for the upcoming legislative session and stated that it was a bonding/policy year. Senator Gustafson reviewed some bills that council may be interested in. Brief discussion was had. 2. Bolton & Menk – Downtown Master Plan Project City Planner, Nathan Fuerst, provided an update of the Downtown Master Plan Project and reviewed a Power Point with them. He gave a brief overview of parts of the Comprehensive Plan and the existing Master Plan. City Planner Fuerst stated that a visual preference survey would be completed shortly for the public to participate in and that an Open House was also being planned. V. PUBLIC HEARING 1. None. VI. CONSENT AGENDA 1. City of Centerville Claims through January 22, 2025 (E2621 & E2622-2647, Check #38079- 38117 W/Voided Check #38087 & 38095) 2. Centennial Lakes Police Department Claims through January 8, 2026 (Check #16008-16022, E2026001-E2026007) & Payroll Check #16005-16007) 3. Centennial Fire District Claims through January 13, 2026 (Check #10022-10027 & E2026001) 4. P & Z Recommendation for Appointment – Rebecca Oldenburg-Downing 5. Pheasant Lane Manhole Rehabilitation 6. Request for Proposal (RFP) for 2050 Comprehensive Plan 7. August 13, 2025, Open House, City Council & Closed Executive Session Meeting Minutes 8. August 27, 2025, Work Session & City Council Meeting Minutes 9. Pay Equity Report Acceptance Acting Mayor Koski provided an opportunity for members to pull items for additional discussion. Council Member Rios requested that Consent Agenda Item # 4 be removed for comments. Motion by Council Member Rios, seconded by Council Member Kubat to Approve Items #1-3, 5-9 on the Consent Agenda, as presented. Roll Call: Acting Mayor Koski, Council Members Broussard Vickers and Rios in favor. Motion carried. Page 3 of 5 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2026 Council Member Rios stated that she appreciated the recommendation to appoint Rebecca Oldenburg- Downing for the Planning & Zoning Commission vacancy. Motion by Council Member Rios, seconded by Acting Mayor Koski to Approve Consent Agenda Item #4 as presented. Roll Call: Acting Mayor Koski, Council Members Broussard Vickers and Rios in favor. Motion carried. VII. OLD BUSINESS. 1. Well #1 – Progress & Repairs Needed Public Works Director, Charlie Lehn reviewed the information that was contained in council’s packet. He stated that the first phase went well during the first week, but the pump and motor were recommended for replacement. He explained that the amount previously approved was $58,000 and with the recommendations for replacement, they could be completed. Brief discussion was held. Motion by Council Member Rios, seconded by Acting Mayor Koski to Approve the Recommended Maintenance Procedures and Equipment Listed in the Attached Memo Contained in Council’s Packet and Exhibit A #16, 17, 18, 21, 22 and 23 for Well #1 According to Alternate Unit Pricing Per Contract, Not to Exceed $67,000. Roll Call: Acting Mayor Koski, Council Members Broussard Vickers and Rios in favor. Motion carried. VIII. NEW BUSINESS 1. None. IX. STAFF AND COUNCIL REPORTS 1. Administrator’s Report – Administrator Lewis stated that the report was contained in the packet. 1. Council Reports. a) Kubat – (i) Parks & Recreation Committee – Council Member Kubat gave no report. (ii) Centennial Fire District Committee - Council Member Kubat gave no report. b) Koski – (i) Planning & Zoning Commission Centennial Fire District Steering – Council Member Koski gave no report. (ii) Anoka County Fire Protection Council – Council Member 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 gave no report. Page 4 of 5 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2026 (ii) Centennial Lakes Police Department Governing Board – Council Member Broussard Vickers gave no report. e. Golden – (i) Centennial Lakes Police Department Governing Board – Mayor Golden gave no report. (ii) Centennial Lakes Police Department Governing Board - Mayor Golden gave no report. (iii) North Metro Telecommunications Commission - Mayor Golden gave no report. f. Junior Council Member Schneider – Junior Council Member gave no report. g. City Attorney Glaser – City Attorney Glaser gave no report. X. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Rios, seconded by Acting Mayor Koski to adjourn the City Council meeting of January 22, 2026, at 7:38 p.m. Roll Call: Acting Mayor Koski, Council Members Broussard Vickers and Rios in favor. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted by City Clerk, Teresa Bender. Page 5 of 5