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Home My WebLink About2025-12-11 WS & CC Minutes - Approved Approved CITY OF CENTERVILLE WORK SESSION & CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 11, 2025 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held its Work Session prior to its Regularly Scheduled Council Work Session Meeting of December 11, 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) Acting Mayor Russ Koski Council Member Linda Broussard Vickers Council Member Anita Rios Council Member David Kubat Junior Council Member Sofie Wynn (Non-Voting) ABSENT: None STAFF: City Administrator, Athanasia Lewis (via zoom) City Attorney, Kurt Glaser City Engineer, Kellie Schlegel Finance Director, Bruce DeJong COUNCIL MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER 1. Roll Call II. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Junior Council Member Interview City Administrator Lewis stated that the Centennial High School had identified Mr. Garrett Schneider as a candidate for the position of Junior Council Member. Mr Schneider was interviewed by Council with a predetermined set of questions. 2. 2026 Budget Administrator Lewis presented the preliminary budget as adopted in September. City Council was requested to review the budget options and provide feedback prior to the Truth-in-Taxation hearing and budget adoption. City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes December 11, 2025 3. Lino Interconnect Administrator Lewis reviewed the information contained in Council’s packet. Brief discussion ensued. III. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Acting Mayor Koski to close the December 11, 2025 Work Session a 6:25 p.m. allowing for a five minute break prior to commencing the Regularly scheduled Council meeting. Roll Call: Mayor Golden, Council Members Broussard Vickers, Koski, Kubat and Rios. Motion carried. 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 Mayor Nancy Golden (via zoom) Councilmember Linda Broussard Vickers Council Member Anita Rios Council Member David Kubat Junior Council Member Sophie Wynn (Non-Voting) ABSENT: None STAFF: City Administrator, Athanasia Lewis (via zoom) City Attorney, Kurt Glaser City Engineer, Kellie Schlegel City Financial Director, Bruce DeJong City Planner, Nathan Fuerst II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Acting Mayor Koski provided an opportunity for staff and council to add or delete items. Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Rios, to Approve the agenda as presented. Roll Call: Mayor Golden, Council Members Broussard Vickers, Koski, Kubat and Rios. Motion carried. IV. APPOINTMENTS & PRESENTATIONS Page 2 of 8 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes December 11, 2025 1. Proclamation Recognizing Interim Public Works Director Tedd Peterson for his Years of Service Interim Public Works Director Tedd Peterson was recognized for his more than 26 years of service to Centerville and his retirement at the end of 2025. Acting Mayor Koski read the proclamation in full. 2. Proclamation Recognizing Junior Council Member Sophie Wynn for her Service Junior Council Member Sophie Wynn was recognized for her service to the City of Centerville in 2025. 3. Downtown Master Plan – Centerville Vision Scope City Planner Fuerst reviewed the Downtown Vision Scope as outlined in the Bolten & Menk proposal. He introduced Mike Thompson from Bolten & Menk. This will be happening with the U of MN Study. Mr. Thompson reviewed the process. Discussion ensued regarding the proposal, billing and completion. Motion by Council Member Rios, seconded by Council Member Broussard Vickers to Approve the Downtown Vision Scope as presented. Roll Call: Mayor Golden, Council Members Broussard Vickers, Koski, Kubat and Rios. Motion carried. 4. Update from the U of MN on the Empowering Small MN Communities Program Ms. Ursula Lang, University of Minnesota, provided an update on the Empowering Small Minnesota Communities (ESMC) program. Center for Regional and Urban Affairs representative, Mr. Mike Greco reviewed a PowerPoint presentation. The work done during Phase 1 – Discovery Stage was reviewed. Plans and focus for Phase 2 were reviewed. Mayor Golden requested copies of the PowerPoint presentation. V. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Truth in Taxation Finance Director DeJong reviewed the information contained in Council’s packet and reviewed a prepared PowerPoint. Acting Mayor Koski opened the Public Hearing at 7:45 p.m. Ms. Gloria Semmelink, 7202 LaValle Drive, stated she understands the annual increases, but she does not understand why her taxes have gone up so much this year. She does not see any skyrocketing costs. Mr. Nam Ly, 2010 Fairview Street, stated that their property tax was 21.7%. He stated that it was difficult for them to absorb these costs as they were a small business attempting to expand. He asked if the increases were a trend for future years. Page 3 of 8 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes December 11, 2025 Finance Director DeJong stated that the State of Minnesota has a proportional property tax system. He stated that increases and decreases are tied to valuation. He explained that the school’s taxing district is larger than just the City of Centerville along with the County’s. Finance Director DeJong stated that he was not familiar with the individual property owners’ taxes, but he was guessing that both properties’ increase in values were higher than the average. He stated that the city’s budget looking ahead is a very minimal increase, but valuations are based on the Assessor. Finance Director DeJong suggested contacting the City Assessor for them to visually inspect properties to more accurately value them. Finance Director DeJong also stated that the State of Minnesota does have programs where, if your property taxes have increased more than 12%, the owner may file for a refund. Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Rios, to close the Public Hearing at 8:16 p.m. Roll Call: Mayor Golden, Council Members Broussard Vickers, Koski, Kubat and Rios. Motion carried. Lengthy discussion ensued, increases in valuation affect taxes, County’s taxes and school taxes play a role in the bottom line of property taxes, appreciation for those that attending this evening, the importance of contacting the City Assessor if there are questions in regards to valuations of property, increased inflation, and that the City only controls their portion which is related to its budget. VI. CONSENT AGENDA 1. City of Centerville Claims through December 11, 2025 (Checks 37997-38029, 27977-37996, Voided Checks #38008 & 38028 & E2579-E2596, E2564-E2577 & Voided ECheck #2578) 2. Centennial Lakes Police Department Claims through December 4, 2025 (Checks #15952- 15988, E2025083-2025097 & Payroll Checks #15949-15951 & 15969-15971) 3. Centennial Fire District Claims through December 9, 2025 (Checks #10007-10021) 4. Successful Completion of Annual Review for Tedd Peterson 5. Ord. #XXX, Second Series – Amending Chapter 156 Language – Second Reading and Summary Publication 6. Appointment of Junior Council Member – Garrett Schneider 7. Plow Mount Carriage for 2021 Chevy Truck 8. Ord. XXX, Second Series – 2026 Fee Schedule – Call for Public Hearing Acting Mayor Koski provided an opportunity for members to pull items for additional discussion. Council Member Rios requested that Consent Agenda I #6 be pulled for comment. Motion by Council Member Kubat, seconded by Council Member Broussard Vickers to Approve Consent Agenda Items #1-5, and Item #7 and #8 as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. Council Member Rios stated that during the Work Session, council interviewed Mr. Garrett Schneider and that he would be appointed to council in January. Page 4 of 8 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes December 11, 2025 Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Rios to Approve Consent Agenda Item #6 as presented. Roll Call: Mayor Golden, Council Members Broussard Vickers, Koski, Kubat and Rios. Motion carried. VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Lino Interconnect City Attorney Glaser stated that the item was discussed during the Work Session, that the current Joint Powers Agreement was collaboratively discussed with the City of Lino Lakes and its amendments of water payback versus monetary payback along with the formula used for computing that. Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Kubat to table the item allowing Staff to continue to work with Lino Lakes regarding the item Roll Call: Mayor Golden, Council Members Broussard Vickers, Koski, Kubat and Rios. Motion carried. 2. Special Assessment Agreements and Waivers a) 6996 Brian Drive b) 1922 Eagle Trail c) 1932 Eagle Trail d) 1940 Eagle Trail City Attorney Glaser stated that the agreements were contained in the packet for council review and that construction easements were still being completed. City Engineer, Ms. Kelli Schlegel, reviewed the process for completion of the project following all agreements being signed. She stated that the project would most likely take place in the Spring/Summer. Discussion ensued regarding the length of the coordination with property owners, city and resolution. Interim Public Works Director Peterson reminded council that the rates were quoted in the summer of 2025 and may most likely increase. Acting Mayor Koski stated that he appreciated the neighbors for working together for a resolution also. Motion by Council Member Kubat, seconded by Council Member Rios to Approve the Special Assessment Agreements and Waivers for the Brian Drive Pond Drainage and Utility Improvement project. Acting Mayor Koski asked whether an increase would need to be considered for the agreements. Engineer Schlegel stated that she would reach out to Olson Sewer to determine if that were the case. Roll Call: Mayor Golden, Council Members Koski, Kubat and Rios. Council Member Broussard Vickers Opposed. Motion carried. VIII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Public Works Director Appointment Page 5 of 8 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes December 11, 2025 City Administrator Lewis stated that the candidate participated in an interview with an interview panel along with five other individuals. She stated that the individual stood out and staff would like to forward an offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre- employment screening. Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Rios to Authorize staff to forward an Offer of Employment to the Selected Candidate Subject to Successful Completion of a Background Check and Pre-employment Screening Roll Call: Mayor Golden, Council Members Broussard Vickers, Koski, Kubat and Rios. Motion carried. 2. Resolution #25-XXX – Adopting the 2026 Budget Acting Mayor Koski stated that council has discussed this item numerous times up until this point, cannot increase the amount of the levy that was previously set in September but can decrease the levy if desired. Finance Director DeJong stated that once the amount has been set this evening, there is no turning back. Motion by Council Member Kubat, seconded by Council Member Rios to Reduce the Proposed Levy by $60,000, ($40,000 Bond Fund and $20,000 EDA) from the current proposed budget. Discussion ensued regarding reducing the levy by $45,000 instead of $60,000 with a 1.25% decrease. Council Member Kubat Amended the Motion, Council Member Rios Accepted the Amendment to Reduce the Tax Levy by a total of $45,000 ($25,000 Bond Fund and $20,000 from the EDA Transfer) and Adopt Res. #25-042 Reflected Accordingly. Roll Call: Council Members Broussard Vickers, Koski, Kubat and Rios, Mayor Golden Nay. Motion carried. 3. Resolution #25-0XX – 2026 Pay & Benefits Finance Director DeJong reviewed the information contained in council’s packet. He stated that the IUOE Local 49’ers have a contract that includes a 3% increase for their employees and staff recommends that the cost-of-living increase be given to all non-union employees along with temporary and seasonal employees. Finance Director DeJong stated that this increase excludes the City Administrator as there is an agreement for employment with that individual. He stated that a 3% increase is included in the budget as that has been past practice that nonunion employees receive the same cost of living increase as union employees. Discussion ensued as to the reasoning for completing this, a tight budget. Finance Director DeJong stated that council was not required to give non-union employees an increase if they chose not to. He stated that the increase was very minimal to the budget overall ($12,000), upcoming pay study, only increasing the Head Election Judge and Election Judge pay by 3%, past practice, and the inclusion of administrative staff. Mayor Golden asked why a 3% increase is being made since these are non-union positions. Finance Director DeJong stated the total is $1,200 per month. She suggested the election judge positions be increased by 3%, but not the others. A correction could be made depending on what the pay study shows. Page 6 of 8 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes December 11, 2025 Acting Mayor Koski stated he is anxious to see what the pay study shows. He stated this has been the practice in past years, and he would be in favor of this tonight. Council Member Kubat asked if staff could look at this again and bring it back to Council for consideration in January. Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Rios to Approve Resolution #25-043 - Adopting the 2026 Pay and Benefits Plan. Roll Call: Council Members Broussard Vickers, Koski, Kubat and Rios, Mayor Golden Nay. Motion carried. 4. Res. #26-0XX - Financial Software Finance Director DeJong reviewed the information contained in council’s packet and provided a Power Point presentation. Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Rios to Adopt Res. #25-044 – Authorizing the City Administrator to Enter into a Contract with BS&A Software as submitted. Roll Call: Mayor Golden, Council Members Broussard Vickers, Koski, Kubat and Rios. Motion carried. 5. Liquor and Tobacco, and Massage Establishment License Renewals a. Tobacco – Corner Express b. Tobacco & 3.2 Liquor License – CenterMarket c. Massage Establishment – Connor James Salon d. Tobacco & Off-Sale Liquor – NY Liquor Co e. On Sale & Sunday Liquor – Wiseguy’s Pizza All entities have completed appropriate renewal documentation, paid appropriate fees, and received successful background checks through the Centennial Lakes Police Department. Motion by Council Member Kubat , seconded by Council Member Broussard Vickers to Approve Licenses as presented. Roll Call: Mayor Golden, Council Members Broussard Vickers, Koski, Kubat and Rios. Motion carried. IX. STAFF AND COUNCIL REPORTS 1. Administrator’s Report Administrator Lewis stated that the report was contained in the packet for council review and that she would take questions. 2. Council Reports Page 7 of 8 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes December 11, 2025 a. Kubat (i) Parks & Recreation Committee – Council Member Kubat stated that the December meeting was cancelled and gave no report. (ii) Centennial Fire District Committee – Council Member Kubat gave no report. b. Koski – Council Member Koski stated that Christmas in the Park was to be held on Saturday from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. but was cancelled due to weather. (i) Planning & Zoning Commission – Council Member Koski gave no report. (ii) Centennial Fire District Steering Committee – Council Member Koski stated that the meeting would be held on December 18, 2025. (iii) Anoka County Fire Protection Council – Council Member Koski gave no report. c. Rios – (i) Economic Development Authority – Council Member Rios stated that the meeting was cancelled for December and gave no report. d. Broussard Vickers – Council Member Broussard Vickers gave no report. (i) Economic Development Authority – Council Member Broussard Vickers gave no report. (ii) Centennial Lakes Police Department Governing Board – Council Member Broussard Vickers gave no report. e. Golden – Mayor Golden stated that Christmas in the Park had been cancelled for Saturday due to weather but the Santa Parade was successful. (i) Centennial Lakes Police Department Governing Board – Mayor Golden gave no report. (ii) North Metro Telecommunications Commission – Mayor Golden stated that the next meeting would be held on December 17, 2025. f. Junior Council Member Wynn – Junior Council Member Wynn congratulated Mr. Garrett Schneider. g. City Attorney Glaser – City Attorney Glaser gave no report. Motion by Councilmember Rios, seconded by Council Member Broussard Vickers, to adjourn the meeting of December 11, 2025, at 9:15 p.m. Roll Call: Mayor Golden, Council Members Broussard Vickers, Koski, Kubat and Rios. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted by City Clerk, Teresa Bender. Page 8 of 8