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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-10-11 CCCITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 11, 2006 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled meeting on October 11, 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 Engineer Statz City Administrator Larson I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Capra called the October 11, 2006, City Council meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. III. SET AGENDA Council Added: Consent Agenda Items Centennial Youth Hockey Use of LaMotte Hockey Rink; Olson’s Sewer Service, Inc., $15,744.98; Centennial Lakes Police Department Claims September 15 – 30, 2006 and October 1 – 12, 2006. Mayor Capra indicated she would like to clarify the flag situation at Centennial Lakes Police Department. Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Terway to approve the Agenda as amended. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IV. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES 1.September 27, 2006 City Council Meeting Minutes City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes October 11, 2006 Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve the September 27, 2006 City Council meeting minutes as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. V. CONSENT AGENDA 1.City of Centerville September 28, 2006 through October 4, 2006 Claims st 2.Change Order – 21 Avenue/Backage Road 3.Authorize Staff and Council Members to Attend League of Cities Regional Meeting in St. Paul 4. Extension of Parks & Recreation Committee Recommendation to Allow Centennial Youth Hockey Association’s Use of Laurie LaMotte Park Hockey Rink (Dry Land Training) 5. Centennial Lakes Police Department Claims September 15-30, 2006 and October 1-12, 2006 Engineer Statz explained that Item 2 would extend the completion for the blacktop in that project. He then explained that the contractor has asked for an increase in blacktop prices but Staff informed him that was not okay and it sounds like he wants to move ahead yet this year. Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. VI. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES Mayor Capra indicated there was a nice article in the Quad regarding the flag at the Police Department building. She then said that she heard from someone who was upset that there would not be a flag on the building and she explained that things were removed because they were over budget on the building and said that the Commission pulled it reluctantly and had no intention of leaving it undone but they wanted to see if someone would pick it up as a project and that was done. VII. OLD BUSINESS st 1. Change Order – 21 Avenue/Backage Road Engineer Statz explained that the contractor has informed Staff that there would be an increase in price for blacktopping next year and Staff informed them that was not what was in the change order. If the change order is approved it would allow them to do it this year or next year but it does not force them to do it next year. He then said that if it can be done this year then all standard tests would need to be met. Council Member Lee said that he is concerned if it was too soggy to do it last week so he is concerned about the quality of road that the City will receive. Page 2 of 7 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes October 11, 2006 Council Member Terway agreed but said that the issues did not go away just because the price of asphalt was going up and down. He then said that he would like Staff to be extra diligent to ensure that all the testing is done appropriately and Staff should be even more diligent than the standard to ensure that it is done right. Engineer Statz indicated that there is a two-year warranty after completion. Engineer Statz recommended that Council approve the change order. Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Terway, to st approve the Change Order for 21 Avenue/Backage Road as recommended by Staff. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Olson’s Sewer Service, Inc., Olson’s Excavating Service Demolition Bid 1601 LaMotte Drive - $15,744.98 City Administrator Larson suggested waiting to see if a legitimate buyer that can move the building is available within 30 days otherwise the bid from Olson’s should be considered for approval. Council agreed. Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Lee, to authorize demolition of 1601 LaMotte Drive by Olson’s Sewer Service, Inc., Olson’s Excavating Service Demolition Bid of $15,744.98 if no viable proposal to move the building is received. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. VIII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Proposed Ordinance #XX, Second Series – Amending Chapter 111 of the Centerville Code Insurance Requirements City Administrator Larson explained that this is an attempt to amend the Code to allow Council more time to process a proposed suspension of license. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve Ordinance #XX, Second Series – Amending Chapter 111 of the Centerville Code Insurance Requirements. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Proposed Ordinance #XX, Second Series – Amending Chapter 93 of the Centerville Code by Amending Section 93.01 Relating to Maintenance of Sidewalks Page 3 of 7 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes October 11, 2006 City Administrator Larson explained that the existing Ordinances were not real clear on maintenance of sidewalks and this is an attempt to make it clear that adjoining property owners are responsible. Council Member Lee indicated that he did not realize that residents were responsible for repairs of sidewalks. City Administrator Larson explained that this is typical language of most cities. Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Terway, to approve Ordinance #XX, Second Series – Amending Chapter 93 of the Centerville Code by Amending Section 93.01 Relating to Maintenance of Sidewalks. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Proposed Ordinance #XX, Second Series – Amending Chapter 93 of the Centerville Code by Inserting Section 93.04 Relating to Adjoining Right of Way Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve Ordinance #XX, Second Series – Amending Chapter 93 of the Centerville Code by Amending Section 93.01 Relating to Maintenance of Sidewalks. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Acceptance of Resignation – Mr. Jeff Hanzal from Planning & Zoning Council Member Terway thanked Mr. Hanzal for the time he spent on the Planning & Zoning Commission. Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Lee, to accept the resignation of Mr. Jeff Hanzal from the Planning & Zoning Commission. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Council asked Staff to make sure that Mr. Hanzal receives a plaque for his service to the City. 5. Purchase of New 6 Mega Pixel Digital Camera Mayor Capra indicated that she would like to have a camera available for the upcoming sesquicentennial events and the camera would go to the City Staff for use when the project is over. She then asked for approval of up to $350.00. Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to authorize the purchase of a new 6 Mega Pixel Digital Camera not to exceed $400.00 that would include an extra memory card as recommended by Staff. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 6. Paving Public Works Entrance Area Page 4 of 7 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes October 11, 2006 City Administrator Larson explained that the Public Works Director has requested paving at the public works site. Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve the paving of the entrance area of the public works for $13,550. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES 1.City Administrator, Mr. Dallas Larson City Administrator Larson indicated he received a request from a property owner on Mill Road for a sign saying slow children at play. Council Member Lee indicated he would like to park the speed trailer there and have the Police Department do some enforcement. Council Member Terway agreed and said that the signs can give a false sense of security. Mayor Capra suggested a caution pedestrian sign because there is heavy bike and walking traffic. City Administrator Larson indicated that the sign is mainly to appease the property owners to show that the City is concerned and is trying to do something. Council Member Paar indicated that the signs on Meadow Lane seem to be working though there are a few that still speed through there. Mayor Capra indicated that she would like to get the opinion of the Police Chief. Council Member Lee indicated that he would like to see enforcement over the next month and to hear from more than one resident. City Administrator Larson reported that he and the Finance Director met with the School Board to discuss the Downtown Revitalization Project and there is a need for another forum to be able to provide further information on the project. City Administrator Larson reported that he will be gone next week on a mission trip. 2. CSAH 14 (Update) Nothing to report. 3. Downtown Redevelopment Page 5 of 7 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes October 11, 2006 City Administrator Larson reported that Block 7 has been cleared but there are still issues to sort out on the intersection of Centerville Road and Main Street with the County. 4. Centerville Sesquicentennial Mayor Capra indicated they would be starting the process very soon. Council Member Paar asked for an update on 7124 Main Street. City Administrator Larson explained the circumstances and outlined the issues brought up in the letter received from the residents at 7124 Main Street. He explained that Staff will need to look into the street vacation issue raised in the letter. Council Member Paar reported that Parks & Recreation met at LaMotte Park to review the work that was being done and then went to 1601 LaMotte to brainstorm ideas for use of the park. Council Member Paar indicated that Parks would like to have a shelter and a pier with benches. Council Member Paar indicated that names are being discussed but they are leaning toward something like Heritage Landing or Heritage Point. Council Member Paar indicated he would like to see a pier out into the lake at the Park. Council Member Paar indicated that they went over to McBride Park and they would like to combine to one big play area and get rid of some of the older equipment and add a field for smaller kids that play football and add a full sized basketball court. Council Member Paar indicated that for Acorn Park they are considering a youth football field with lights. He then said that subcommittees were formed to work on Acorn Park, McBride Park, and the new park at 1601 LaMotte. Council Member Terway provided a Parks & Recreation Commission update for Council. Council Member Lee provided an update on the Police Commission meeting noting that administrative fines and the sex offender ordinance were discussed. Mayor Capra indicated that the City of Circle Pines is opposed to the sex offender ordinance so each Council will consider and decide whether to move forward with it. th Mayor Capra indicated that there was an email regarding a Level II offender off of 20 Avenue in Lino Lakes and the sex offender ordinance would be for Level III. Mayor Capra asked Staff to verify where the City’s funds would be going and what they would be used for with regard to the Super Rink. Page 6 of 7 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes October 11, 2006 X. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Paar to adjourn the October 11, 2006 City Council Meeting at 7:55 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Transcribed by: Joan Lenzmeier, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Page 7 of 7