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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-10-25 CouncilCITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 25, 2006 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled meeting on October 25, 2006, at City Hall, 1880 Main Street. PRESENT: Mayor Mary Capra Council Member Richard Terway Council Member Michelle Lakso ABSENT: Council Member Tom Lee Council Member Jeff Paar STAFF: City Engineer, Mr. Mark Statz City Administrator Mr. Dallas Larson City Attorney, Mr. Kurt Glaser I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Capra called the October 25, 2006, City Council meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Capra noted that Council Member Paar lost his father on Saturday and offered condolences to him and his family on behalf of the City. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Consideration of Establishing an EDA Mayor Capra opened the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Terway, to close the public hearing. Erick Marshall of 1580 Sorel Street asked what an Economic Development Authority is. City Administrator Larson provided an explanation of what an Economic Development Authority is and what establishment of an EDA may include. Mayor Capra indicated the City is considering forming an EDA as an extra tool to assist the City with the property involved with the backage road construction. She also explained that the entire Council and two residents would serve on the EDA. Ms. Lynae Marshall questioned the difference between a committee and an authority. City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes October 25, 2006 Mayor Capra explained indicated that a Committee was advisory only. Ms. Marshall said it seemed to leave the door wide open for eminent domain and for the City to be in the business of development. Engineer Statz explained that the City can purchase property but eminent domain is very different and the City has purchased parcels for redevelopment. Ms. Marshall said that she does not believe it is appropriate for the City to use TIF funds from high density housing to subsidize new development of commercial property. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Capra closed the public hearing at 6:45 p.m. III. SET AGENDA Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Lakso to approve the Agenda. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IV. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES 1.October 11, 2006 City Council Meeting Minutes The City Attorney should be added as present. Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve the October 11, 2006 City Council meeting minutes as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2. October 11, 2006 City Council Worksession Minutes Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Terway, to approve the October 11, 2006 City Council Worksession minutes as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. V. CONSENT AGENDA 1.City of Centerville October 11, 2006 through October 25, 2006 Claims 2.Centennial Fire District Check Register through October 19, 2006 3.T-Mobile Water Tower Lease 4.Pay Request #3, Burschville Construction, Inc. - $353,140.84 Page 2 of 7 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes October 25, 2006 Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. VI. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES 1. Dr. Roger Worner, Centennial School District #12 – Presentation on Centennial School District Highlights, 2005-2006 & Initiatives 2006-2007 Dr. Worner provided an overview of the financial status of the Centennial School District and the district’s priorities. Mayor Capra thanked Dr. Worner for appearing before Council. Mayor Capra stated that she is the City’s historian and has obtain an article from the 1940’s or 50’s discussing that the school had difficulties paying teachers. Mayor Capra stated that she felt the fiscal disparity method utilized by the state for funding was unfair. Mayor Capra stated that Council Member Lee desired to discuss a recent survey that was forwarded to taxpayers and comments he had received regarding same. Mayor Capra stated that the comments were that the school district should know how to expend the levy funding rather than giving taxpayers the impression that the district did not have viable expenditures in mind for the funding. Dr. Worner stated that the school district desired to provide taxpayers with an opportunity for input rather than giving the impression that they did not understand the priorities or visions that parents had for the district. Mayor Capra also stated that Council Member Lee had commented on a recent article in both the Quad Community Press and the Star Tribune referencing total property taxes within communities and Centerville’s ranking moved to highest compared to last year’s th 14 in the ranking. VII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Allocation of $924 in the 2007 Budget for Alexandra House Services for Centerville Residents City Administrator Larson provided an overview of the proposal from Alexandra House for services for Centerville residents. Council Member Lakso stated that she had concerns regarding the most recent request and felt that the doubling of fees was too expensive and that a figure of $600 or less was Page 3 of 7 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes October 25, 2006 more viable. Council Member Lakso stated that she felt that the services were essential to the community, but once again the request was extreme. Council Member Terway agreed but said that the number of people utilizing the service has increased since the City has agreed to support the Alexandra House. Mayor Capra said that she thinks the services are justified for the cost. City Attorney Glaser indicated that he works a lot with Alexandra House as part of his prosecution duties and there are mandates to help victims. Attorney Glaser also stated that almost all of the individuals utilizing the services of Alexandra House have not needed his services because they were provided by them. Attorney Glaser felt that they did a tremendous job for the cost of services. Mayor Capra felt that comparative to the fees associated with Mediation Services, Alexandra House is reasonable. Council Member Terway suggested receiving reports on a quarterly basis and to provide for a $1,000 line item in the budget. Mayor Capra requested a report on how much mediation services are used. Council Member Lakso stated that she understands the formula, agrees that the services are necessary, but she feels that the $924 is too high. Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Mayor Capra, to allocate $924 for Alexandra House in 2007 for services to Centerville residents. Ayes - 2, Nays – 1 (Lakso). Motion carried. VIII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Ground Development’s Request for Letter of Credit Reduction – Pheasant Marsh rd 3 Addition and Second Half Property Taxes City Engineer Statz indicated that he reviewed the requested reduction in the letter of credit and it complies; however, there are requirements for a 10% retainage. This would make the reduction to $350,000. The second request is that the City pay for oversizing and Mr. Statz concurred. Mr. Dale Runkle indicated that a 10% retainage is usually held at the end of the project rather than during the process but they agree if this is the way the City handles the process. Page 4 of 7 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes October 25, 2006 City Administrator Larson explained that Outlot E taxes for the second half of 2006 were unpaid by the Developer and they feel that it is the City’s responsibility due to the timing of the conveyance. Mayor Capra indicated she is fine with the $750 and questioned whether the trail would be paved prior to snowfall. Mr. Runkle indicated that it would. Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to reduce the retainage to $350,000. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Terway, to approve payment of the $750.00 for taxes for Outlot 3. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve the $12,991.30 over sizing credit. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Resolution #06-046, Establishing EDA Council requested that the alternative language be used. Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Terway, to approve Resolution #06-046, Establishing an Economic Development Committee (EDA). All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Granting Easement to Rice Creek Watershed District & Approving the Presented st MN Wetland Conservation Act Forms Associated with the Backage Road & 21 Avenue Utility and Street Improvement Project City Administrator Larson explained that these documents were related to the wetland mitigation associated with the area where the wetlands were filled on the north side of the road. Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to authorize granting an easement to Rice Creek Watershed District & Approving the Presented MN Wetland Conservation Act Forms associated with the Backage Road st & 21 Avenue Utility and Street Improvement Project. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Appointment – Rice Creek Watershed District Mayor Capra stated that she is unaware of any interested candidates. Page 5 of 7 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes October 25, 2006 City Administrator Larson indicated that the nominations need to be forwarded to the County Board by November 17, 2006. Mayor Capra invited residents to forward a letter of interest to the City of Centerville to be eligible. IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES 1.City Administrator, Mr. Dallas Larson City Attorney Glaser indicated that he and Staff will meet with Mr. Doug Fischer, Anoka County Highway Department, to express concerns and reservations with the proposed Joint Powers Agreement. City Attorney Glaser reported that research indicates that the County has not been consistent with other communities and projects. These inconsistencies will be discussed at that time. City Administrator Larson indicated that there have been no viable proposals to relocate the residence at 1601 LaMotte so Staff will take steps to authorize the demolition in the next week. The City will complete the purchase process on the remaining property at this location on November 21, 2006. 2. CSAH 14 (Update) 3. Downtown Redevelopment City Administrator Larson stated that the Finance Director is currently working on this project and hopeful that additional grants may be obtained. Mr. Larson stated that discussions continue regarding the development agreement for the project. Mr. Larson suggested a work session for Council to receive an update, provide input to Staff regarding the project and for further information on a development agreement. 4. Centerville/Recycle Signage Replacement City Administrator Larson explained that SCORE funding is available to fund recycling signage. 5. Centerville Sesquicentennial Mayor Capra stated that she recently attended an all school reunion and took photographs that will be utilized in a collage of information from 1857 to present. Council recessed to closed session at 7:45 p.m. X. ADJOURNMENT Page 6 of 7 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes October 25, 2006 Motion made and seconded to o adjourn the October 25, 2006 City Council meeting at 8:46 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Transcribed by: Joan Lenzmeier, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Page 7 of 7