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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-11-08 Council ApprovedCITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 8, 2006 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled meeting on November 8, 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 Engineer Statz City Administrator Larson City Attorney Glaser I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Capra called the November 8, 2006, City Council meeting to order at 6:43 p.m. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS rd 1. Hunter’s Crossing, 3 Addition Special Assessments Public Hearing Mayor Capra opened the hearing at 6:45 p.m. City Administrator Larson indicated that the project is complete enough to ascertain the costs and those have been divided amongst the lots of the projects and this hearing is to certify the assessment roll. Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to close the public hearing. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Capra closed the public hearing at 6:47 p.m. 2. Delinquent Utilities/Garbage Public Hearing City Administrator Larson explained that this happens every year and noted that there is a window of time where someone can pay before next week and they would not be certified to the taxes. City of Centerville City Council Meeting November 8, 2006 Council Member Lakso asked if someone is billed if the garbage does not go out. City Administrator Larson explained that whether or not you place garbage at the curb the resident is charged a monthly service fee. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Terway, to close the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. III. SET AGENDA Mayor Capra added November meeting schedule, acknowledging death of County Administrator McLinden, and schedule a meeting for canvassing board. Council Member Paar trail crossing at Centerville Road through Pheasant Marsh. Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Lee to approve the Agenda as amended. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IV. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES 1. October 25, 2006 City Council Meeting Minutes Mayor Capra inquired whether it was the City Attorney or City Engineer who made the comment on Page 2 of 7. City Engineer Statz indicated that it was he. Mayor Capra asked to have the regular meeting adjournment information added subsequent to the executive session. Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve the October 25, 2006 City Council meeting Minutes as amended. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Council Members Paar and Lee abstained from voting. 2. October 25, 2006 Work Session Meeting Minutes Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Terway, to approve the October 25, 2006 City Council Worksession minutes as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Council Members Paar and Lee abstained from voting. V. CONSENT AGENDA 1.City of Centerville October 25, 2006 through November 8, 2006 Claims 2.Centennial Fire District Expenditures through November 1, 2006 Page 2 of 8 City of Centerville City Council Meeting November 8, 2006 3.Successful Completion of Annual Performance Review Mr. John Meyer, Finance Director – Year 2, Grade 9, Step 9 to Grade 9, Step 10 4.Acceptance of Resignation of Ms. Kathy Peil from Parks & Recreation Committee 5.Parks & Recreation Committee Recommendation to Authorize the Use of Laurie LaMotte Park Hockey Rink 2006-2007 Season to Centennial Youth Hockey Association Council Member Terway requested that Item 5 be removed for discussion. Council Member Lakso requested that Claims be removed for discussion. Mayor Capra removed Item 4. Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Terway, to approve Consent Agenda Items 2 and 3 as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Lakso noted that the Centennial Lakes Police shows up twice and asked for clarification. City Administrator Larson explained that the City carries the health insurance for the officers so that is deducted from the monthly contribution so there could be a difference if someone changes enrollment. City Administrator Larson indicated that Staff will verify it. Staff has verified that the first expenditure for the CLPD was voided. Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve Claims as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Council acknowledged the resignation of Ms. Kathy Peil from the Parks and Recreation Committee. Motion by Mayor Capra, seconded by Council Member Lee, to have a Resolution to declare Earth Day 2007 as Kathy Peil day in the City of Centerville. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Terway requested clarification regarding the requested times for the Hockey Association usage. Council Member Lakso asked if the lights would be on until 9:00 p.m. if they were not to use it. Staff explained that there is a rink attendant from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Page 3 of 8 City of Centerville City Council Meeting November 8, 2006 Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve the Parks & Recreation Committee Recommendation to Authorize the Use of Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park Hockey Rink 2006-2007 Season to Centennial Youth Hockey Association as requested. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. VI. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES None. VII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Nomination to Rice Creek Watershed District Board of Managers Mayor Capra explained that the City received a letter of interest from Mr. Dick Travis. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to nominate Mr. Travis for the Rice Creek Board of Managers. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2. November Meeting Schedule City Administrator Larson explained that the next meeting is scheduled for the night before Thanksgiving and asked whether Council would like to consider rescheduling same to November 29, 2006. Motion by Terway, seconded by Paar, to reschedule the November 22, 2006 meeting to November 29, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. to follow the meeting on Truth in Taxation. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Council set Friday, November 17, at 4:00 p.m. to reconvene as the Canvassing Board. VIII. NEW BUSINESS rd 1. Resolution #06-044 – Assessment Roll Hunter’s Crossing, 3 Addition Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Terway, to approve rd Resolution #06-044, Assessment Roll Hunter’s Crossing, 3 Addition. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Resolution #06-048 – Assessment Roll Delinquent Utilities/Garbage Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve Resolution #06-048, Assessment Roll Delinquent Utilities/Garbage. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 3. 2006 – 2007 Business Directory Page 4 of 8 City of Centerville City Council Meeting November 8, 2006 Council Member Paar indicated that the EDC used to contact new businesses to invite them to be in the Business Directory. City Administrator Larson stated that staff would be updating the directory. Council agreed to set within a mile of Centerville City limits as the parameter for being listed in the directory. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Terway, to approve not to exceed $3,000 to reprint the 2007 – 2008 Business Directory and to set a parameter of one (1) mile of the City limits for listings. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Consider Bids for Block 7 Area Utility/Grading Improvements The City received bids for the Block 7 Area Utility/Grading improvements at 10:00 a.m. on November 7. A listing of bids is attached. City Engineer Statz stated that Bonestroo has not worked with the low bidder in the past and has requested references from them. Mr. Stated also stated that the City of Woodbury has contracted with them and he is recommending that they be awarded the contract. Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve a contract to the low bidder, Precision Excavating & Grading, LLC in the amount of $124,548. for Block 7 Area Utility/Grading Improvements. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Resolution Honoring the Late Jay McLinden, Anoka County Administrator Mayor Capra explained that this Resolution is to recognize the dedication of the late Mr. Jay McLinden for his years of service to Anoka County. Council Member Lakso indicated that she interviewed him last year for a school project and got to know him personally. Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Terway, to approve Resolution #06-047, Anoka County Administrator. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 6. Trail Crossing Marking at Centerville Road Council Member Paar said that a neighbor brought this up noting that there are trail crossing signs and a stop sign on the west side of the trail but not on the east side and the markings on Centerville Road are gone for designating the trail. Staff will look into the situation. IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES Page 5 of 8 City of Centerville City Council Meeting November 8, 2006 1.City Administrator, Mr. Dallas Larson City Administrator Larson stated that previously Council discussed placement of “Children at Play” signage on Mill Road and had requested comments from the Police Department regarding same. Both the Police Chief and Sergeant provided information and agree that signage would be good for the neighborhood; however, at times it provides a false sense of security. Mayor Capra questioned the location of the signage. Council Member Lee stated that he had concerns regarding the placement and did not feel individuals would adhere to them or ensure that the area was safer. Council Member Terway concurred and felt that many additional requests would be placed throughout the City for additional signage. He felt that additional police coverage of the area was needed. Council Member Lakso concurred but desired that the residents know that Council wants to eliminate the problem but feels that signage is not the best solution. Mayor Capra requested that the Police Department install the speed monitor display immediately in the area. . Council Member Paar concurred and felt that each case should be heard individually due to amounts of vehicle and pedestrian traffic on the roadway. Mayor Capra stated that upon the Chief and Sargeant’s recommendation to install signage, she would desire to install two (2) signs on this roadway. One sign on the south end of the roadway and the other on the north end. Mayor Capra felt that roads with little shoulder and deep ditches should warrant signage. Council Member Terway reiterated that Police enforcement of the area was needed. Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Mayor Capra, to approve two signs on Mill Road as discussed and recommended by the Police Department. Ayes – 2, Nays – 3(Lakso/Lee/Terway). Motion failed. Council requested that Staff have the Police Department install the speed monitor display within the next two (2) weeks. 2. CSAH 14 (Update) Nothing to report. 3. Downtown Redevelopment Page 6 of 8 City of Centerville City Council Meeting November 8, 2006 City Administrator Larson stated that Mr. Meyer is working with the Beard Group regarding TIF and that a scheduled meeting was forthcoming. 4. Centerville/Recycle Signage Replacement City Administrator Larson indicated that recycling signs will be purchased with SCORE funds. Council Member Paar stated that he desired that Council consider upgrading the City of Centerville sign along Main Street and Centerville Road. Mayor Capra stated that the sesquicentennial committee is researching this issue with the historical society and may be incorporating same with the celebration. 5. Centerville Sesquicentennial Mayor Capra stated that the Quad Community Press recently completed a booklet that was distributed with the White Bear Press commemorating 125 years for White Bear Lake. The Committee is considered a similar booklet containing photos and history. The County may also be interested. Mayor Capra stated that the Committee is interested in making scanners available for the public to bring in old photos, provide historical information and etc. for use in the Sesquicentennial materials. Council Member Paar thanked all of Council and Staff for the condolences and kind words of support while he was dealing with his father’s death. He also thanked everyone for the donation. Council Member Paar indicated that the Parks and Recreation Committee received coupons for the open skate at the Super Rink and he would be obtaining additional information regarding additional amenities individuals may receive with the coupons. Council Member Paar stated that the Committee desired to dedicate the new park at 1601 LaMotte Drive as part of the sesquicentennial celebration and open it during Fete des Lacs. Council Member Paar also stated that the Committee would be forwarding recommendations for replacement of some of the skate park equipment.. Council Member Paar stated that the owner of Lots 4, 5 and 5A, Peltier Preserve is interested in selling the parcels to the City and the Committee has requested purchase information from the individual. The City originally was to receive a small parcel with the developers agreement; however, it has been deteremined that Gonyea Homes may not have deeded the property to the City per the agreement. Page 7 of 8 City of Centerville City Council Meeting November 8, 2006 Council Member Paar stated that on numerous occasions the Committee has requested financial information from the Finance Director. Council Member Paar also stated that the Committee is considering cost sharing lighting with the City of Lino Lakes for Acorn Creek Park. Council Member Paar stated that member Kevin Selander’s father-in-law is an architect and would be providing the Committee with sketches for shelters for both 1601 LaMotte Drive and Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park at no charge. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Terway, to recess to executive session. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Council recessed to executive session at 8:07 p.m. X. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION Council discussed union negotiations and the preliminary findings of the pay equity study. Please see attached minutes. XI. ADJOURNMENT Following the closed session the meeting was reopened to the public. Motion made and seconded to adjourn the October 25, 2006 City Council Meeting at 8:50 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 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