HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-09-13 CCCITY OF CENTERVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 13, 2006
6:30 p.m.
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled
meeting on September 13, 2006, at City Hall, 1880 Main Street.
PRESENT:
Mayor Mary Capra
Council Member Tom Lee
Council Member Jeff Paar
Council Member Richard Terway
Council Member Michelle Lakso
ABSENT:
None
STAFF:
City Attorney Glaser
City Administrator Larson
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Capra called the September 13, 2006, City Council meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
III. SET AGENDA
Council Added: Resolution - Awarding Contract to Olson Sewer Service, Inc.;
Resolution Awarding Contract to Ro-So Contracting;
Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Lakso to
approve the Agenda as amended. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
IV. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
1.September 6, 2006 City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes
Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve
the September 6, 2006 City Council work session meeting minutes as presented. All
in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
2. August 23, 2006 City Council Meeting Minutes
City of Centerville
Council Meeting Minutes
September 13, 2006
Mayor Capra indicated that she had asked Staff to review the tape as she felt there were
discrepancies in the discussion regarding the dog. She then said that she feels that the
changes made by Staff accurately reflect the comments made. She further suggested a
change on Page 3 of 8 to a comment of Council Member Lee.
Council Member Lee indicated he would like to leave the comment as stated.
Mayor Capra requested the following change to Page 4 of 8 to clarify the statement she
would like to delete that sentence as it was clarified that it was incorrect.
Council Member Lakso explained that when she pulled claims from the Consent Agenda
it was not that she wanted to know what it was for but because both were listed as the
same vendor.
Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Lakso to approve
the September 13, 2006 City Council meeting minutes as amended. All in favor.
Motion carried unanimously.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
1.City of Centerville August 24, 2006 through September 13, 2006 Claims
2.Centennial Fire District Claims through September 6, 2006
3.Bonestroo – Block 7 Grading Plan & Utility Improvements Hourly Rate Not to
Exceed $6,500
4.Bonestroo – CSAH 14 Reconstruction Watermain Not to Exceed $5,000
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5.Burschville Construction, Inc., Pay Request #2 $75,984 Backage Road & 21
Avenue Utility and Street Improvements
6.Parks & Recreation Committee Recommendation to Appoint Mr. Kevin Selander
& Ms. Carrie Jakober to the Committee
7.Parks & Recreation Committee Recommendation to Purchase Sod for the
Perimeter of the Play Structure at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park – Not to Exceed
$2,178
8.Arcade Asphalt Proposal for approach Ramp for Access to Play Structure at
Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park – Not to Exceed $1,350.00
Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Lee, to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
VI. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES
None.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
1. Resolution #06-042, Approving the Preliminary 2007 Budget and Tax Levy
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Mayor Capra indicated that the budget was discussed in August and at three work
sessions. She then explained that this is the highest that the levy can be and changes can
be made to lower the amount with an increase of approximately $106,000 residents will
see a small rate increase without valuation increase from 50.48 to 51.69 but it may come
down due to increased valuation.
Mayor Capra indicated that the notices from the County will be out in October and those
will provide a better picture of what the increase will be.
Mayor Capra indicated the tax rate has been the same or lower for four years but this year
there will be a minor increase.
Council Member Lee indicated he is concerned that this is enough because of concerns
for increased costs for CSAH 14.
Council Member Terway indicated that he is nervous with the number of projects that the
City has pending and he sees this as a very modest increase. He then said that he would
like to see more straight line revenue increases rather than having no increases and then
having to substantially increase to meet the needs.
Council Member Terway indicated that he feels this will lead to fairly modest increases
for the next few years to offset the cost burden for CSAH 14 and the downtown
redevelopment project.
Council Member Lakso indicated that she feels this is a fairly moderate increase to come
up with a rate that will allow the City to cover costs on the pending projects.
Council Member Paar explained that on tax statements a lot of the taxes are school taxes
and a home with a $300,000 market value, taxes went up $600.00 with the last
referendum and that was not done by the City it is done by the voters and the other issue
is local government aid and the City of Centerville does not get much. He then said that
the City needs to spend a little money to redevelop the downtown to bring businesses in
to offset taxes for the future.
Mayor Capra noted that the 2007 budget is a 5.88% increase. She then said that with the
CSAH 14 project the City is working on costs.
Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Paar to approve
Resolution #06-042, Approving the Preliminary 2007 Budget and Tax Levy. All in
favor. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Resolution #06-043– Awarding Contract to Olson Sewer Service, Inc., to Install
Watermain on Westview Street
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City Administrator Larson explained that due to health department requirements there
will be a few hundred dollars added costs for additional fittings to run the service to the
north side of the center line of the road.
City Administrator Larson asked Council to approve if within 10% of the estimate.
Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve
Resolution #06-043, Awarding Contract to Olson Sewer Service, Inc., to Install
Watermain on Westview Street Within 10% of Estimate. All in favor. Motion
carried unanimously.
3. Resolution #06-044 – Awarding Contract to Ro-So Contracting, Inc., to Provide
Demolition Services at the Property Located at 7071/7073 Centerville Road
Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Paar, to
approve Resolution #06-044, Awarding Contract to Ro-So Contracting, Inc., to
Provide Demolition Services at the Property Located at 7071/7073 Centerville Road.
City Administrator Larson indicated that the demo will begin on the September 25, 2006.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution #06-XXX – Establishing an Economic Development Authority
City Administrator Larson asked Council to consider this draft for discussion purposes.
Mayor Capra said she read the Resolution and feels it is fine.
City Attorney Glaser explained that there is an option for how many members to have on
the EDA.
Council Member Lee indicated that he would like to see the former members of the
Economic Development Committee be offered a chance to serve.
Mayor Capra indicated she would like to see no more than seven members.
Staff will modify the language and notice for the hearing.
Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Terway to direct
Staff to modify the language and advertise for the public hearing. All in favor.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Draft By-Laws of the Economic Development Authority
Mayor Capra asked Council to review the By-Laws for consideration at a later meeting.
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3. LMC Minnesota Coalition of Stormwater Cities Program $470.00
City Administrator Larson indicated that not all cities are affected by this but smaller
metro cities are affected.
Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to
approve Membership in LMC Minnesota Coalition of Stormwater Cities Program
not to Exceed $470.00. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Centennial Fire District 2007 Budget
City Administrator Larson indicated the budget was proposed by the Fire Governing
Board and then outlined the increases in the budget and explained that those arose due to
spending down of reserves to cover costs.
Council Member Terway indicated that the Fire Governing Board intends to increase the
budget to allow for enough funds to build a reserve to carry over to cover any costs for an
emergency.
Council Member Lee explained that the budget overage due to on call response has been
handled.
Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve
the Centennial Fire District 2007 Budget. All in favor. Motion carried
unanimously.
5. Preliminary Development Agreements – Beard Group
City Attorney Glaser indicated that approval of these agreements will prevent the city
from entering into an agreement with anyone else and allow time for the developer to
analyze the project and present the City with a plan..
Council Member Terway asked for clarification to see if there would be any costs
involved between now and December.
City Attorney Glaser indicated that there will be costs for Staff time and engineering.
Council Member Terway asked about what costs to expect.
City Administrator Larson indicated that the City will most likely have costs involved in
researching and planning for drainage from the developed site.
City Attorney Glaser indicated that Item 10 lists things to be accomplished but most of
them are already done.
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City Attorney Glaser indicated that Staff will outline all the costs and who pays what
amount for what costs by the time this comes to Council with a proposal.
Mr. Ron Mehl from Beard Group, addressed Council and updated Council on the steps
they have taken since the last meeting including meeting with developers, financing, and
the City to begin the process.
Council Member Lakso asked if the Beard Group would be looking to purchase the
homes and businesses that are for sale.
Mr. Mehl indicated that they would begin negotiating as soon as this predevelopment
agreement is executed.
Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Terway to approve
the Preliminary Development Agreement with the Beard Group.
Council Member Paar asked if legal approves.
City Attorney Glaser indicated that he has reviewed and approves of the agreement.
All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Planning & Zoning Commission’s Recommendation for Approval of Ordinance
#12 – Amending Chapter 152 of the Code Modifying Regulations to Permit Area
Identification Signs in Residential Districts
Council Member Lee indicated he would like to require maintaining the sign and the
surrounding area landscaping.
Council agreed to add “the surrounding property.”
Council Member Paar indicated he would like to have the ability to require maintenance
and not be so vague.
Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Paar, to
approve Ordinance #12, Amending for Area Identification Signs as amended. All in
favor. Motion carried unanimously.
IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES
1.City Administrator, Mr. Dallas Larson
2. CSAH 14 (Update)
Staff is awaiting a response on the MOU revisions submitted to the County.
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3. CLPD Flag Pole
Mayor Capra indicated that the flag pole is up and the Scouts raised it and the light will
be going in and Council will receive an invitation to the flag raising on October 2, 2006
at 6:15 p.m.
Council Member Terway indicated he would like to draft a letter to the Scouts thanking
them.
Mayor Capra indicated the Chief will do something to thank them.
Council Member Lee brought up a lawn complaint and said he thinks the house is vacant
on the NW corner of Brian Drive.
City Administrator Larson indicated that Staff would look into it as there have been some
security issues with it.
Mayor Capra thanked Staff for organizing the fall garage sale days and clean-up day and
noted the deadline is September 15 and the garage sale is September 22 & 23, 2006.
Council adjourned to executive session for labor negotiations at 7:40 p.m.
X. ADJOURNMENT
The September 13, 2006 City Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:51 p.m.
Transcribed by:
Joan Lenzmeier, Recording Secretary
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