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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-11-29 Council.TNTCITY OF CENTERVILLE TRUTH AND TAXATION HEARING NOVEMBER 29, 2006 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their Truth in Taxation Hearing on November 29, 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: Finance Director, John Meyer City Engineer, Mark Statz City Administrator, Dallas Larson City Attorney, Kurt Glaser I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Capra called the November 29, 2006, Truth in Taxation meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. PUBLIC HEARING Truth in Taxation Finance Director Meyer gave an overview of the 2007 budget, which he said reflected a job very well done and showed a tax rate decrease by 10% over last year. He said capacity had not grown faster than the tax rate and several residents had reported that their property taxes decreased. Finance Director Meyer reported that the 2007 Budget had not changed since September 13 and included $106,000 additions for local government aid, police administration, fire protection, parks and recreation, economic development, City festival fund, and capital transfers. He stated that expenditures were the same and most projected revenue would come from property taxes. Council Member Lee inquired about the building inspection revenue. Finance Director Meyer responded that it was within the market but that he may to look at how people’s time is prorated. He said he would speak with the inspector to ensure correct allocations about time for building inspection and public works activities. Mayor Capra added that the fee schedule would be viewed again at the end of the year. City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes November 29, 2006 Mayor Capra inquired about possible additional transportation funding and state aid. Finance Director Meyer responded that expenditure trends were consistent with some major capital improvements and there had been a nice decline in tax rate since 2004. Council Member Paar inquired about the disaster plan for terrorist attack or tornado. Mayor Capra stated that it was still in the goals and that staff training would be important, as would FEMA reimbursement. City Administrator Larson responded that Public Works was taking its piece and that training would not be mandatory for Council. Council Member Lee inquired about economic development, whether the road project was heading in the right direction, and commented that the City would have to advertise to actively attract businesses to the area. City Administrator Larson responded that the Anoka County Partners organization had offered to provide some funding for the downtown marketing and the Beard group was actively looking into it as well. He said most advertising would be used for the biannual brochure and directory. Council Member Paar commented that there was nothing about EDA. City Administrator Larson responded that it had just been created it. Council Member Lee inquired about flexibility in the General Fund. Finance Director responded that there was funding flexibility with additional staff for Public Works and Administration. City Administrator Larson added that some capital equipment could be deferred. Mayor Capra added that the City could borrow from funds and replay the amount if needed. She then said she wished to thank and acknowledge the entire City staff for holding the line on budgets, bringing good ideas to projects, and obtaining grants to keep the City afloat. Mayor Capra opened the floor for public input. David Laube, 7032 Eagle Trail, inquired about the decrease in General Government Capital Outlay from $42,000 to $5,000. Finance Director Meyer responded that it was tied to the capital improvement plan, with last year’s large investment in City Hall hardware and this year’s reduced investment for software and upgrades. Mr. Laube second question concerned the difference between the change from 2006 to 2007 for Spending of 7.15% and for Taxes of 5.88%. Finance Director Meyer responded that it was additional resources not taxed for coming intergovernmental revenue and that all other items under budget revenues make up the difference. Mr. Laube asked what drove the Administration Expenditures increase from $324,600 to $395,000. Finance Director Meyer responded that it was relocation of staff time, realizing that some allocations were not correct and they were studying where people spend their time and allocating those salaries into the correct departments. Council Member Lee commented that some change in salary rates would also be reflected. Mayor Capra added that the City would have to abide by pay equity and State guidelines for salaries. Page 2 of 16 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes November 29, 2006 Mr. Laube inquired about the $407,500 Addition to City Hall for 2008. Finance Director Meyer responded that it was the anticipated sales of a public worksite for the downtown development. Mr. Laube reported that his property taxes had increased 100%. Finance Director Meyer responded that the increase was likely associated with last year’s school levy. Mayor Capra added that the appropriate venue for discussion of property tax assessments would be the County meetings scheduled in April. Finance Director Meyer said he would be happy to supply tax capacity numbers if needed. Mayor Capra thanked residents for their attendance and input. Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Terway, to close the Truth in Taxation public hearing at 6:50 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. III. ADJOURNMENT Transcribed by: Mary Heintz, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Page 3 of 16 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes November 29, 2006 CITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 29, 2006 7:00 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled meeting on November 29, 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 Kurt Glaser I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Capra called the November 29, 2006, City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Capra inquired as to whether there were any amendments to the proposed agenda. City Administrator Larson requested one addition to the Council agenda, (3a) Restoration, and two additions to the Work Session agenda, (5) Equity and (6) Personnel Budget Issues, also noting 14(a) Check Summary Register Update. Mayor Capra cited the additions to New Business of 4(c) Centerville Liquor Barrel, 4(d) Corner Express, and 4(e) Center Mart. Council Member Lakso requested the addition to Updates of (6) LMC/AMM. Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve the agenda as amended. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Page 4 of 16 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes November 29, 2006 IV. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES 1.November 8, 2006, City Council Canvassing Board Meeting Minutes Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Paar to approve the November 8, 2006, City Council Canvassing Board Meeting Minutes, as submitted. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2.November 8, 2006, City Council Meeting Minutes Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve the November 8, 2006, City Council Meeting Minutes as submitted. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 3.November 8, 2006, City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Lee, to approve the November 8, 2006, City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes as submitted. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 4. November 14, 2006, City Council Canvassing Board Meeting Minutes Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve the November 14, 2006, City Council Canvassing Board Meeting Minutes as submitted. Four in favor with one abstention (Council Member Paar). Motion carried. V. CONSENT AGENDA 1.City of Centerville November 9, 2006, through November 29, 2006, Claims 2.Centennial Fire District Expenditures through November 15, 2006 3.Centennial Lakes Police Department Expenditures through November 9, 2006 Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. VI. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES None. VII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Sex Offender Ordinance Mayor Capra requested the Legal Counsel’s report. Page 5 of 16 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes November 29, 2006 Legal Counsel Glaser reported that ACLU voted unanimously to sue Taylor Falls, testing the sex offender ordinance, and he advised Council delay any judgment until the lawsuit was settled. It was Council consensus to wait, as suggested by Legal Counsel. Council Member Lee inquired as to how long the lawsuit would take. Legal Counsel Glaser responded that it would likely progress to the U.S. Supreme Court. 2. Administrative Fines Mayor Capra offered a brief history on administrative fines and then requested the Legal Counsel’s report. Legal Counsel Glaser reported that there had been movement in the last two sessions of Legislature to allow cities to determine non-moving violations and that Governor Pawlenty had added a $72 fee to every court case, helping to result in the State’s current $2 billion surplus. He advised, with the massive Anoka County computer changeover in March that will affect police and prosecution departments, that revised fines be updated in January or mid summer. Mayor Capra commented that the expense would be getting ticket books changed, then also noted her objection to the fine for climbing on trees. City Administrator Larson stated that Council may want to see if additional things should be added, noting two or three things that were not on the list. He said there may be sufficient time to make amendments before January. Legal Counsel Glaser suggested getting the bugs worked out as soon as possible, and Mayor Capra expressed favor for doing so. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve a resolution re-establishing penalties for administrative offenses within the City of Centerville. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Resolution #06-050 – Accepting Bids and Awarding Project Block 7 Redevelopment (Grading and Utility Improvements Project) City Administrator Larson reported that a resolution was needed for the award to Precision Excavating & Grading, LLC. Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve Resolution #06-050 awarding Project Block 7 Redevelopment to Precision Excavating & Grading, LLC All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Page 6 of 16 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes November 29, 2006 a.Restoration City Administrator Larson reported that the project had to be expedited because grant dollars needed to be wrapped up by December 8 and restoration hadn’t been included. He said they didn’t have all utilities and there would be some additional service installed before doing the finished paving job and that it would be determined over the next few months how to handle utilities, streets, and storm drainage. City Administrator Larson stated that the City would use regrind of pavement on top of the street surface and small amount of asphalt. He said one thought discussed concerned paving the back intersections so traffic could go around the block and traffic from the nearby church wouldn’t have to use that block if not in good condition. Mayor Capra inquired about getting more reclaimed material. City Engineer Statz responded that the City didn’t have enough but could get more crushed concrete, though more expensive than gravel, to keep traffic moving on that. He suggested placing a stockpile on an empty lot for future need to fill in holes. Mayor Capra reported that people trying to get to mass commented on slipperiness where the road was chewed up. City Engineer Statz responded that the City would pay attention to that particular intersection. City Administrator Larson stated that it was clear more had to happen underground for the storm sewer but that the City had to wait for money to repave the street. Discussion ensued about the cost to repair various intersections. 4.Flag, Eagle Project Funds, $275 Mayor Capra stated there had been discussion to donate dollars for the fitness room equipment and she had spoken with the Chief about using forfeiture dollars. City Administrator Larson cautioned against using those dollars, that they would need to come instead out of the fund balance. Legal Counsel Glaser stated that the statute states absolutely that forfeiture funds be used only for the specified purposes. He said any funding would need to be clear and above board. Mayor Capra requested suggestions and quoted an estimate of $50 per flag. It was Council consensus to purchase the flags, as requested, and Legal Counsel directed that the bill be sent to the City. Page 7 of 16 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes November 29, 2006 VIII. NEW BUSINESS st 1.Pay Request #4 - Burschville Construction (Backage Road / 21 Avenue Improvements) - $273,699.56 City Administrator Larson stated that the Burschville Construction pay request would be the last one until next spring. City Engineer Statz added that accounts would typically be settled up over the winter months. Council Member Lakso inquired about change order #1 for $9,611.16 regarding installation of utilities and street on Old Mill Road. City Engineer Statz responded that the description was wrong, stuck in the system, and the idea was scrapped and a change order rewritten for valve replacements on County Road 54. He said the chart needed to be corrected. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve st Pay Request #4, Burschville Construction (Backage Road / 21 Avenue Improvements) for $273,699.56. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Lee inquired as to how much more money would be required for the ballpark estimate. Council Member Terway noted that the original contract was revised from $1.18 million to $1.31 million. City Engineer Statz responded that opinion was to err on the conservative side. 2.Erick Marshall, 1688 Sorel Street – Request for Lot Split, Planning and Zoning Report and Recommendation Mayor Capra commended staff regarding the planning numbers and holding firm on the redevelopment plan. City Administrator Larson displayed the current parcel map and stated that it would be good to put a final stamp of final approval, as the applicant planned to sell. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Terway, to deny the lot split request from Erick Marshall, 1688 Sorel Street, upholding the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation for approval. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 3.Anoka County Economic Development Authority (EDA) Exploration Committee Mayor Capra described the City’s past history with regard to EDAs and reported on receipt of an invitation from Anoka County to participate in the exploration of creating one, also noting concern regarding authority, = control of projects, and taxation if one was created. Page 8 of 16 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes November 29, 2006 Council Member Lee said he perceived there had been similar discussion four years previously. Mayor Capra stated concern that Centerville would not have a say if it did not participate in some form. Council Member Terway concurred. Council Member Lee said that if Anoka County was looking to create an EDA for taxing authority, he would be vehemently opposed to it. Mayor Capra suggested that City Administrator Larson be designated as the Council designee during the day and she could attend evening meetings. She asked City Administrator Larson to obtain the meeting schedule. Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve the participation in Anoka County’s exploration to form an Economic Development Authority (EDA), with recommendation that the City Administrator attend meetings on behalf of the Council. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Liquor License Renewals City Administrator Larson reported that all information was up to date for the renewal applicants and he suggested Council make a motion for all, with staff reviewing. Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Terway, to approve the renewal applications for license to sell liquor and tobacco products of Sager’s Bar & Grill, Wiseguys Pizza, Centerville Liquor Barrel, and Corner Express, pending approval of issues that staff may have to meet all standard criteria All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Resolution #06-051 – Certification of City Services (Lawn Mowing) at 7111 Brian Drive ($63.90 + $50.00 Certification Fee = $113.90) Council Member Lee inquired as to whether the maintenance process would start for the next year and if grass could be cut on a more regular basis. City Administrator Larson responded that maintenance would be provided as the ordinance allowed but that there would be times when the lawn would not be cut for an abandoned building, though scheduled until it was taken over. He said someone would be assigned to monitor the maintenance. Council Member Lee stated that debris had been noticed on the side of the house, as well as the hood and bumper assembly of a car next to the garage. Legal Counsel Glaser responded that it could be considered a nuisance and action could be taken if the debris was not disposed of in a reasonable period of time. Page 9 of 16 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes November 29, 2006 Council Member Lakso inquired about police monitoring for vandalism to the abandoned building. City Administrator Larson responded that the Police Department was aware of the building being vacant. Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Lee, to approve Resolution #06-051, Certification of City Services (Lawn Mowing) at 7111 Brian Drive ($63.90 + $50.00 Certification Fee = $113.90) All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 6. Appointment to Fill Vacancy on Planning and Zoning Commission – Recommendation (Darrin Mosher) Mayor Capra requested the Legal Counsel’s report. Legal Counsel Glaser reported that practice and ordinance were two different things and that it should be made a practice to follow ordinance, commenting that Council is the boss of its advisory committees. He said committee members could be chosen in several ways and the only offices set were Clerk, City Administrator, Engineer, and Legal Counsel, and offered to provide handouts from the League’s manual should Council wish to review. Mayor Capra commented that Centerville does not follow practice as other cities and never sees the candidates. She expressed concern that people were being added to the Commission to make recommendations and Council didn’t know anything about them. Council Member Lee stated that committees were given ability to recommend their own members. Council Member Lakso said a flag went up for her when the recommended candidate on the ballot didn’t get the position and that she would like to give that individual a chance. Council Member Lee responded that he knew the recommended person and described his background. Mayor Capra stated her concern was not to negate any candidate’s experience but rather to allow due process, that Council should take time to get to know candidates applying for committee vacancies. Council Member Lee said Mr. Mosher was the only candidate who took the initiative to show up at the Planning and Zoning Committee meeting. Council Member Lakso responded that any candidate who puts his/her name on the ballot would be expressing initiative. Page 10 of 16 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes November 29, 2006 Mayor Capra stated that she would prefer to not make an appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission this evening but, rather, to have Council interview the three candidates at a work session following the next Council meeting. Council Member Paar agreed that interviews should be conducted. Council Member Lee stated that he wouldn’t want to disregard the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation. Mayor Capra responded that Council would not have to accept their recommendation and that she would prefer to bring all the candidates in. Council Member Paar commented that it was a luxury to have this type of problem, as they had always been low on committee members. Mayor Capra stated that, even with one vacancy and one person applying, Council should have the responsibility to meet with a candidate and discuss goals and what he/she would bring to a committee. Council Member Lakso inquired as to whether it would be a yearly process. Mayor Capra responded that, according to ordinance, letters of interest to continue service would need to be submitted to Council. Council Member Lee commented that the process seemed too formal. Mayor Capra stated that she would like a motion to have the three committee candidates come in for interviews. Council Member Lakso inquired as to what a candidate would do if he/she couldn’t attend that particular Wednesday. City Administrator Larson responded that the candidate could perhaps meet with Council instead on a Monday or Tuesday. Mayor Capra stated that any candidate who wanted to be on a committee should come through the Council and be interviewed. She said it was very nice that Mr. Mosher attended the meeting but she had not been aware of a formal letter of invitation to attend being sent to candidates. Council Member Terway commented that Council needed to be aware of the ordinance and that the right people need to be on committees, not just because they show up at meetings. He said it was not a bad thing to submit letters of interest and resumes, no different than applying for a job. Council Member Terway said it would bring some professionalism to the process and suggested that Council be flexible to candidate scheduling needs, perhaps creating a committee on the Council to meet on an agreed day if needed. Council Member Paar said he could see Council Member Lee’s side and the need to entrust preliminary work to committees. However, he also stated that he could see the problem of appointing people to committees who Council would know nothing about. Page 11 of 16 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes November 29, 2006 Mayor Capra stated the process of doing was not the process of the ordinance. Council Member Terway said he would want committees to be empowered to do a good job, so it would be Council’s responsibility to ensure good people were on those committees. Council Member Lee responded that all three candidates were good and interviewing would be exercising due diligence to ensure it but that his point was not to discount the Commission’s recommendation. Mayor Capra suggested that City Administrator Larson contact the candidates to see if they could attend the next Council meeting at 8 p.m., at which time Council would interview each separately off camera for 10-15 minutes and utilizing the same questions for all. She suggested he contact Ham Lake, Lino Lakes, and Anoka County to obtain process models to review and then send to Council and also inquire whether there would be any Park and Recreation members interested in the Commission vacancy. City Administrator Larson said it may be wise that Council work directly with recruiting, which would eliminate the potential dilemma for differing committee recommendations. Council Member Lee said he thought Council should receive committee recommendations. Mayor Capra responded that Council should make appointments for those who serve on the committees, to ensure ordinances are not breached. Council Member Terway suggested that Council ask three or four questions of candidates individually in private and that Council then discuss and make the appointment. Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Paar, to direct the City Administrator to contact the Planning and Zoning Commission candidates (for the appointment vacancy) to attend the next Council meeting at 8 p.m., at which time Council would interview each separately off camera for 10-15 minutes, utilizing the same questions for all. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES 1. Chapter 15 - Sauna and Massage Parlors Amendment Mayor Capra requested the City Administrator’s update. City Administrator Larson reported that there were two requests for operator licenses for massage therapy, standards for such licensing had not existed a number of years ago, and one applicant would be doing business in a chiropractic office. He said some requirements for a sauna and massage parlor require separate rest rooms and lockers for men and women and that the current applications expect to be unable to meet that requirement. Page 12 of 16 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes November 29, 2006 City Administrator Larson stated that current standards did not take into account current training, certification, and insurance for massage therapy and suggested Council consider changing licensing standards to reflect those changes, perhaps creating a separate category for massage therapy. Mayor Capra agreed that the ordinance mirrored training and therapy in 2002 and she would be open to forwarding to Planning and Zoning Commission for their review. City Administrator Larson added that it would be useful to modify facility requirements. Legal Counsel Glaser specified the need for vigilance, for those people who would abuse nonspecific licensing, as there were different types of massage therapy. He suggested making sure insurance certification was up to date and criminal background checks. Mayor Capra also inquired about inspections. The applicant responded that inspection was not State regulated but that the Legislature was working on it. Legal Counsel Glaser added that the City would perform inspections and that, in this case, the chiropractic office housing the massage therapy business would be inspected. City Administrator also stated that the ordinance would exempt inspection if the applicant was working for the chiropractor but that she planned to operate a separate business under a joint venture with the chiropractor. Council Member Lee stated that he wouldn’t want an ordinance restricting a good business from coming into the community, acknowledging opportunity for ordinance violations. Council Member Terway added that there would need to be a way to cover all bases for the people who might not be legitimate, also noting his support for the current applicant’s request. The applicant commended the City for requiring a criminal history before licensing. City Administrator Larson stated that the issue of home occupation hadn’t been raised yet but would be expected. Council Member Lakso responded that St. Paul, as an example, required a separate living area from office. Council Member Lee said he favored a business front and that doing business out of people’s houses provided opportunity for crossing the line. Mayor Capra suggested defining “therapist,” rather than using “massage parlor.” City Administrator Larson said home businesses would be more difficult to police to inspect randomly. He then said he appreciated feedback from Council and would draft something to run by the Planning and Zoning Commission for their next meeting, perhaps separate specifications for massage therapy (requiring 500 hours of training and professional liability) and massage parlor (undergoing more regulation). Legal Counsel Glaser reiterated the need to regulate, to ensure no prostitution, but also acknowledged the need to legitimize professional massage therapy. Page 13 of 16 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes November 29, 2006 Mayor Capra said she was not opposed to restricting massage therapy businesses to commercial areas and that she would like to expedite the ordinance. Council Member Lee noted that some businesses would be appropriate for residential area, however also acknowledging they would be more difficult to enforce. City Administrator Larson added there would be no need to zone for the businesses. Legal Counsel Glaser said wording could be allowed upon Council approval, with optional model to pull in/out for consideration and review at time of request. He said draft could be reviewed at next meeting, emailed to Council in advance and request for them to respond back to the City Administrator and Legal Counsel. Mayor Capra thanked the applicant for attending the meeting. 2. CSAH14 Nothing to report. 3. Downtown Redevelopment Ron Mell displayed the conceptual master plan and updated Council on the redevelopment process and how it was going. He said the good news was that nothing appeared to be atypical for the City’s size and the developer was going through due diligence regarding detail, financing, acquisition costs, and construction costs. Mr. Mell said he met regularly with Finance Director Meyer and they were able to reduce the gap considerably, from $6 million to $2 million. He reported that the first phase would be a townhome development, scaled back so everything on the east side of Centerville Road would be part of phase two, and that the 16 units closer to the lake would be too expensive to acquire for inclusion in the first phase. Mr. Mell stated that several builders had expressed interest in working on the redevelopment project and reported on various contacts for financing, including HUD, MN Housing Financing, Mainstreet Bank, Anoka County, and the Community Development Department. Mayor Capra inquired as to whether deeds would be competitive. Finance Director Meyer responded that the project needs the leverage and support from Anoka County and that $1 million to $1.8 million would provide the ability to go full steam ahead, otherwise having to piecemeal financing for the project. He stated he would like to move dirt at one time and grants would be more predictable. Mayor Capra inquired about other businesses in downtown desiring to remain owners of buildings there, specifically identifying Mr. Stipple. Mr. Mell responded that the intent was to market to those people directly, with office space part of the first phase, but that there would be reluctance to meet with individuals until a final development agreement was in place. Council Member Lee commented that the redevelopment looked promising and he was excited about it. Page 14 of 16 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes November 29, 2006 Mayor Capra concurred that she was excited about the project and very happy with the plan. Finance Director Meyer reported that the plan was to have a final development plan before the Council’s last meeting in December. Mayor Capra thanked Mr. Mell for providing the update to Council. 4. Centerville Sesquicentennial a. Invitation to Governor Pawlenty to Dedication of Heritage Point Park Mayor Capra suggested an invitation, with Council permission, be extended to Governor Pawlenty to attend the Heritage Point Park dedication and reception in August 2007 at the th City’s 150 Anniversary. Council Member Terway stated that it was a great idea. City Administrator Larson reported that money was thin and that funds would be needed to support the Parks Committee to make improvements. Council Member Lee suggested there may be room in this year’s budget, quoting $15,000 to $20,000. Mayor Capra suggested a gazebo. City Engineer Statz responded that another city had built a gazebo four years ago at a cost of $40,000. It was Council consensus to invite Governor Pawlenty to the Heritage Point Park dedication. 5. Emergency Management for Elected Officials City Administrator Larson reported there would be emergency management training on December 12 at 6 p.m. and he would send the link to Council Members. Mayor Capra requested that Council Members attend if possible and stated that the Chief would extend an invitation to P & Z and Parks and Recreation, should they be interested. She added that the Chief asked that she extend congratulations to the re-elected Council Members. 6. Council Updates Council Member Paar reported that residents could receive discounts on Super Rink open skating, free entry with passes for any scheduled time but full price without passes. He said passes could be written into the agreement with National Sports, scheduling free skate nights for residents only, and he was working with Pete Carlson regarding available hours. Page 15 of 16 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes November 29, 2006 Council Member Paar also reported on seeing Centerville businessman Mike Giovinazzo spotlighted for American Family Insurance and having received the JD Power Distinguished Insurance Award. He recommended that Council extend congratulations to Mr. Giovinazzo from the City, frame the document, and prepare it for presentation at the next Council meeting. It was Council consensus to do so. Council Member Lakso reported on the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) and Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) joint meeting. She said the League is doing strategic thinking about what it stands for, citing demographic change trends in Minnesota. Council Member Lakso said Centerville was fortunate in not having a large retirement-age population, which can provide problems for cities with regard to less income and lower tax base. She said work continues on emergency planning. XI ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to adjourn the November 29, 2006, City Council Meeting at 8:50 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Transcribed by: Mary Heintz, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Page 16 of 16