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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-03-26 WS & CC Minutes - Approved Approved CITY OF CENTERVILLE WORK SESSION & CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 26, 2026 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville City Council held its regularly scheduled Work Session at 5:00 p.m. and 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 MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER 1. Roll Call PRESENT: Mayor Nancy Golden Councilmember Linda Broussard Vickers (via Zoom) Council Member Anita Rios Junior Council Member Garrett Schneider (Non-Voting) ABSENT: Council Member Russ Koski STAFF: City Administrator, Athanasia Lewis City Attorney, Kurt Glaser Public Works Director, Charlie Lehn Mayor Golden called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. II. ITEMS OF DISCUSSION 1. Council Adopted Tree Plan City Administrator Lewis reviewed the information contained in council’s packet. A discussion ensued regarding the four-year tree plan, the first-year trees that were not planted, the cost difference between inhouse installations verses having Gerten’s installation, the size of the trees verses bareroot trees, the types of trees, and the Parks & Recreation committee support for inhouse installation. 2. Schedule Strategic Planning City Administrator Lewis stated that council’s Strategic Planning sessions have been rescheduled in the past due to illness and vacancies. She explained that she was seeking council’s direction on scheduling a date to complete the planning session. Lengthy discussion ensued regarding the importance of the Strategic Plan for the city, the goals of council and vision going forward. It was determined to schedule the session for Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 8 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Not Approved City of Centerville Work Session & City Council Meeting Minutes March 26, 2026 III. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Golden adjourned the Work Session at 6:25 p.m. allowing for a five-minute break prior to commencing the regularly scheduled Council meeting. 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 Councilmember Linda Broussard Vickers (via Zoom) Council Member Anita Rios Junior Council Member Garrett Schneider (Non-Voting) ABSENT: Council Member Russ Koski STAFF: City Administrator, Athanasia Lewis City Attorney, Kurt Glaser Public Works Director, Charlie Lehn City Planner, Nathan Fuerst II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Golden provided an opportunity for staff and council to add or delete items. Administrator Lewis noted that there are four checks to be added to the agenda, checks #38222, #38223 and #38224 with voided check #38169. Motion by Council Member Rios, seconded by Council Member Broussard Vickers, to Approve the Set Agenda as Amended. Roll Call: Mayor Golden, Council Members Broussard Vickers, and Rios in favor. Motion carried. IV. APPOINTMENTS & PRESENTATIONS 1. Downtown Vision Study – City Planner, Nathan Fuerst City Planner Fuerst provided an update on the Downtown Vision Study. City Planner Fuerst introduced Mr. Cody Flannery, Urban Planner, Bolton & Menk. City Planner Fuerst reviewed the presentation contained in council’s packet and reviewed survey responses. City Planner Fuerst stated that the master plan was referenced in the zoning code and the challenge that it creates is the projects have to be consistent Page 2 of 5 City of Centerville Work Session & City Council Meeting Minutes March 26, 2026 with both the zoning ordinance and the 2006 Master Downtown Management Plan vision. He reviewed the approach to implementing study recommendations. Mr. Flannery reviewed the mixed-use framework. Discussion ensued regarding the presentation and council member were invited to provide additional comments after the meeting to City Planner Fuerst. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. None. VI. CONSENT AGENDA 1. City of Centerville Claims through March 26, 2026 (Checks #38204-38221, E2701 & E2702- 2720) 2. Centennial Lakes Police Department Claims through March 19, 2026 (Check #16094- 16106, E2026022-2026026 & Payroll Check #16107-16109) 3. Centennial Fire District Claims through March 24, 2026 (Check E2026003) 4. Successful Completion of Annual Review – Caleb Molitor 5. Centerville Lions Request for Licensing – Cadillac Dinner a. Temporary On-Sale Liquor License b. Temporary Charitable Gambling (LG220) 6. Rainbow Tree Care Contract 7. Strategic Planning Conference Mayor Golden provided an opportunity for members to pull items for additional discussion. Motion by Council Member Rios, seconded by Council Member Broussard Vickers to Approve Consent Set Agenda as presented. Roll Call: Mayor Golden, Council Members Broussard Vickers, and Rios in favor. Motion carried. VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Purchase of First- and Second- Year Trees for the Council-Adopted Tree Plan Administrator Lewis stated that the item was discussed at the work session earlier in the evening and that the purchase would be to purchase the first- and second-year trees for the Tree Plan, equipment and to establish a nursery at the Public Works site in an amount not to exceed $15,000. Motion by Council Member Rios, seconded by Council Member Broussard Vickers to Approve the Parks & Recommendation Committee recommendation to install year one and year two tree plantings according to the Council approved tree plan in the spring of 2026, and also that any unused funds can be used for replacement trees and a tree nursery with the cost not to exceed $15,000. Roll Call: Mayor Golden, Council Members Broussard Vickers, and Rios in favor. Motion carried. IX. NEW BUSINESS 1. Purchase of Equipment for Implementation of 4-Year Tree Planting Plan Page 3 of 5 City of Centerville Work Session & City Council Meeting Minutes March 26, 2026 Administrator Lewis stated that this would be for the purchase of an auger that would be used for tree planting and other items at a cost of $6,053. Motion by Council Member Rios, seconded by Council Member Broussard Vickers to approve a total of $6,053 for the purchase of an auger, mount, and auger bit to complete year one and year two tree plantings in the City’s park system per plan. Roll Call: Mayor Golden, Council Members Broussard Vickers, and Rios in favor. Motion carried. 2. Res. #26 – 0XX – Transfer of Funds (Fund #351, 601, 602, 603 – Out, and Fund #101 & 409 – In) City Administrator Lewis reviewed the information that was contained in Council’s packet. Motion by Council Member Rios, seconded by Council Member Broussard Vickers to adopt Resolution #26-005 - Authorizing the Transfers as submitted. Roll Call: Mayor Golden, Council Members Broussard Vickers, and Rios in favor. Motion carried. X. COUNCIL/ADMINISTRATOR ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Administrator Report – Administrator Lewis stated that the report was contained in the packet for the Council’s review and that she would take questions. 2. Council Report a. Vacant – (i) Centennial Fire District Committee b. Koski - (i) Planning & Zoning Commission – Council Member Koski gave no report. (ii) Centennial Fire District Steering Committee – Council Member Koski gave no report. (iii) Anoka County Fire Protection Council – Council Member Koski gave no report. c. Rios - (i) Economic Development Authority – Council Member Rios gave no report. (ii) Parks & Recreation Committee – Council Member Rios gave no report. (ii) North Metro Telecommunications Commission – Council Member Rios stated that she attended the meeting on behalf of Mayor Golden. She stated that the commission approved the 2026 Franchise Fees to cities with Centerville receiving $3,500. She also stated that on April 15, 2026, the commission and Operations committee would be meeting for a strategic planning session. d. Broussard Vickers – (i) Parks & Recreation Committee – Council Member Broussard Vickers attended the meeting and most of the items that were talked about were on the agenda, the various permits for upcoming events and the bareroot trees allowing them to stretch their budget. Page 4 of 5 City of Centerville Work Session & City Council Meeting Minutes March 26, 2026 (ii) Economic Development Authority – Council Member Broussard Vickers gave no report. (iii) Centennial Lakes Police Department Governing Board – Council Member Broussard Vickers gave no report. e. Golden – (i) Centennial Lakes Police Governing Board – Mayor Golden stated the next meeting is the first week of April and that they would be selecting a search firm to assist in finding the next chief. (ii) North Metro Telecommunications Commission – Mayor Golden stated that on March 18 a new Executive Committee was appointed. (iii) Other Mayoral Reports – Mayor Golden announced that the Lions would be hosting their annual Cadillac Dinner on May 2, 2026. She recognized Caleb Molitor for successfully receiving his annual review and step increase. She also recognized Building Official Dan Schmitz for his successful annual review. Mayor Golden congratulated Junior Council Member Schneider for making the honor roll. She commended SBM for their response times. f. Jr. Council Member Schneider – Junior Council Member Schneider gave no report. g. City Attorney Glaser – City Attorney Glaser gave no report. XI. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Rios, seconded by Council Member Broussard Vickers to adjourn the meeting of March 26, 2026, at 8:05 p.m. Roll Call: Mayor Golden, Council Members Broussard Vickers, and Rios in favor. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted by City Clerk, Teresa Bender. Page 5 of 5