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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-02-09 CC CITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 2005 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled meeting on February 9, 2005, at City Hall, 1880 Main Street. PRESENT: Mayor Mary Capra Council Member Broussard Vickers Council Member Lee Council Member Lakso ABSENT: Council Member Paar STAFF: Ms. Bender City Attorney Mr. Hoeft City Engineer Mr. Peterson I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Capra called the February 9, 2005, City Council meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. SET AGENDA The following items were added to the Agenda: st Consent Agenda: Arnt Construction, Additional Work, 21 Avenue - $6,752.67; EDC Request for Expenditure of Funds & Cougar Cash. Old Business: Bonding Bill – CSAH 14/Main Street Project. Announcements: Halvorson Concrete letter, Aaron Anderson letter – thank you, Hugonian letter, potential second interviews for administrator, local board of review training. The following items were removed from the Agenda: Minutes of January 26, 2005 and February 2, 2005. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Broussard Vickers to approve the agenda as amended. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. III. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES 1.January 26, 2005 Council Meeting Minutes City of Centerville February 9, 2005 Council Meeting Minutes Mayor Capra requested the following change: On Page 2, under consent agenda indicate that the discussion was concerning item 7. On Page 5 of 10 change “was” to what. On Page 7 of 10, in the motion clarify that the approval was for a laptop for Staff and not for Council. Council Member Lee requested the following change: On Page 10 of 10 insert the time Council reconvened from executive session and then list the time of adjournment and include that Council Member Paar made the motion to adjourn and Council Member Lakso seconded the motion. The adjournment time was 9:20. Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Lee to approve the December 8, 2004 City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. Council Member Broussard Vickers abstained from voting. IV. CONSENT AGENDA 1.City of Centerville January 26, 2005 through February 9, 2005 Claims 2.Centennial Fire District Claims through February 4, 2005 3.2005 Residential Recycling Contract – Anoka County 4.Dave Perkins Contracting, Inc., Final Pay Estimate #5 ($58,694.80) Peltier Preserve 5.Maguire Iron, Inc. – Pay Estimate #6 ($19,665.00) 500,000 Gallon Elevated Water Tower st 6.City of Lino Lakes – ($4,785.00) – 21 Avenue 7.PC Solutions – Annual Maintenance Contract - $4,400.00 st 8.Arnt Construction, Additional Work, 21 Avenue - $6,752.67 9.EDC Request for Expenditure of Funds & Cougar Cash Council Member Broussard Vickers requested that Items 7 and 8 be removed for discussion. Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve Consent Agenda Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 9 as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Broussard Vickers asked for further information on the annual contract for PC Solutions and what the City gets for the price. Council discussed the matter with Staff and asked that Staff provide further information. st Council Member Broussard Vickers asked what additional work is being done on 21 Avenue. Page 2 of 8 City of Centerville February 9, 2005 Council Meeting Minutes Mr. Peterson indicated that there was extra fill needed to fill in the hole at the corner that used to fill with water. It was filled in and graded to move the water and prevent ponding in that location. Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Lee to approve Consent Agenda Item 8 as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. V. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES 1. Mr. Paul Montain Mr. Montain appeared before Council and said that he feels the rental registration fee is being arbitrarily charged to him and others who were willing to be honest about rental properties and there are many throughout the City that are not reporting their rentals and not paying the fee. He then said he wants the City to uniformly enforce the fee. He also commented that he feels this is an unfair tax. Council indicated that all ordinances are enforced on a complaint basis and informed Mr. Montain that he is welcome to submit a complaint and the City will follow up on it. Council also agreed to review the ordinance. Council Member Broussard Vickers indicated she would not be interested in changing the ordinance or waiving the fees. VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. St. Genevieve’s Request for Rezone from R-2 to P-1 Mayor Capra opened the public hearing at 6:45 p.m. Tom Wilharber of 6849 Centerville Road appeared on behalf of St. Genevieve Church and asked for Council consideration of the Church’s rezoning request. City Attorney Hoeft indicated that the Comprehensive Plan would need to be amended and the rezone, if approved, would not be effective until the amendment. Mayor Capra said that she would like the City to make any other known changes to the Comprehensive Plan at the same time. Council Member Broussard Vickers asked when the Church expected to begin construction. Mr. Wilharber indicated they would like to move the heavy equipment in before road restrictions go on and begin construction as soon as possible in an attempt to be completed and into the facility by fall. Page 3 of 8 City of Centerville February 9, 2005 Council Meeting Minutes Council Member Broussard Vickers asked that any known changes be added to the Comprehensive Plan amendment but that time not be spent looking for more to add because she does not want to hold up construction for the Church. Mayor Capra asked Staff to clarify who would be paying for the amendment. Ms. Bender indicated the developer usually pays for the amendment and, in this case, that would be the Church. Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Lakso to close the public hearing. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Capra closed the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Lakso to approve the rezone for St. Genevieve’s from R-2 to P-1 as requested. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Council asked Mr. Wilharber to inform Staff as to whether the Church would be filing the amendment or if the City would be doing so on behalf of the Church. VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Sanitary Sewer System – Reducing Infiltration and Inflow Mayor Capra indicated that she believes that extra inflow is actually coming from Lino Lakes but that would need to be measured. Mr. Peterson indicated that he would begin working on this matter. 2. Resolution #05-002 – Amendment (Curb Stop Escrow – Final Grade/Landscaping) No discussion. 3. Replacement of Public Works Vehicles Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Lakso to authorize replacement of the public works vehicles at the discretion of Staff within the budget limitations. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Page 4 of 8 City of Centerville February 9, 2005 Council Meeting Minutes 4. Centerville Lion’s Request for Special Event Permit – Fishing Contest (February 13, 2005) Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Broussard Vickers to approve the request of the Centerville Lions for a special event permit for the fishing contest on February 13, 2005. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 5. ICMA Membership – M. Lakso Council Member Lakso asked if anyone was a member of this organization and whether Council would consider membership to allow access to information that may be helpful to Council. Council discussed the matter and agreed to utilize the League of Minnesota Cities for information needed and wait until the new City Administrator is hired to see if he/she is a member or may be interested in being a member. 6. Resolution #05-009 – Abatement for Ground Development, Outlot B Special nd Assessments Associated with the Hunters Crossing 2 Addition, Phase I City Attorney Hoeft explained that he has negotiated an abatement for the assessment to Ground Development’s Outlot B as they have agreed not to develop it so there is no benefit to that parcel. Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Lakso to approve Resolution #05-009, an Abatement for Ground Development for Outlot B as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 7. Resolution #05-010 Accepting Bids for Pond and Ditch Improvements Project Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Lee to approve Resolution #05-010 as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 8. Pre-Payment of Parkview Development GO Improvement Bonds, 1998 Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Lakso to approve the pre-payment of Parkview Development GO Improvement Bonds as recommended by the Finance Director. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) Lino Lakes is proceeding with the AUAR. Page 5 of 8 City of Centerville February 9, 2005 Council Meeting Minutes 2. Mr. James McBride, 1759 Peltier Lake Drive (Request for Extension) Council discussed the letter received from Mr. McBride requesting a two-week extension to finish the work required to bring his property into compliance. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Broussard Vickers to approve a two-week extension for Mr. McBride to finish the required work. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Mr. Meyer, Finance Director State Bonding Bill CSAH 14 Project This item was discussed as part of the next matter. 4. Memorandum of Understanding with Anoka County on CSAH 14 Council Member Broussard Vickers indicated that she is not in favor of signing the MOU as it exists as she does not feel that the roadway as proposed is in the best interest to the residents of Centerville. She then said that the road divides the City in an attempt to get people from Blaine to 35E but the traveling public is not her concern. She further indicated that there are outstanding issues not addressed and she would not vote to sign the MOU at this time. Council discussed the matter and agreed that it may take time and cost more money for the County and possibly the City but that the road will probably still go through. Mayor Capra asked if the City could add a statement that the MOU has been signed under duress. City Attorney Hoeft indicated that is possible. Council agreed to direct Staff to apply for the bonding as proposed. IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES 1. 1601 LaMotte Drive – St. Paul Water Utilities Mayor Capra indicated that she, Wayne LeBlanc, and Tedd Peterson attended the St. Paul Water Utility Board Meeting and were granted three months to negotiate on the price with Mr. Tschida. Mayor Capra indicated that the Board had said that the property is zoned P-1 but that they would seek to rezone it to residential. She then asked if Council would consider paying for a parkland appraisal as it may help negotiations. Page 6 of 8 City of Centerville February 9, 2005 Council Meeting Minutes City Attorney Hoeft indicated that he does not feel that a parkland appraisal would be cost effective. Mayor Capra indicated there was some mention of a price reduction if the City were to agree to maintenance on some properties the Utility owns. Mayor Capra indicated that there are DNR matching funds grants available for the purchase of parklands and Mr. Meyer has said he has time to submit the grant before the March 31, 2005 deadline. Mayor Capra asked for authorization to negotiate a deal with Mr. Tschida. Council agreed. Council Member Lakso asked how the Park Commission feels about the purchase. Council Member Lee indicated that the decision depends upon the price. City Attorney Hoeft indicated that if the City purchases the fee title to the property the City would not need a permit for the dock or fishing pier as long as the structure does not interfere with the flowage easement. 2. 1540 Peltier Lake Drive City Attorney Hoeft indicated that he, public works, the police, fire department, and Anoka County Adult Social Services made entry into the home and found it to be acceptable and the City issued a Certificate of Occupancy. Council asked Staff to keep on top of things at that property to ensure it does not deteriorate to previous levels. 3. Local Government Officials Meeting Mayor Capra indicated she attended this meeting and provided a brief update for Council noting that there are upcoming meetings concerning CDBG funds that she has asked Mr. Meyer to attend. 4. Halvorson Concrete, Inc., Letter Dated February 2, 2005 Sidewalk City Attorney Hoeft indicated that the sidewalk is an accepted public improvement and not theirs to remove. He then said that he would handle the situation. 5. Aaron Anderson Letter Dated February 5, 2005 – Thank You No discussion. Page 7 of 8 City of Centerville February 9, 2005 Council Meeting Minutes 6. Hugonian Letter Dated February 7, 2005 Hugonian is going to begin publishing three times per month. 7. Administrator Search Council Member Broussard Vickers indicated she would like to hear the information from Mr. Lynn before making decisions on second interviews. Council discussed the matter and agreed to set a worksession for second interviews for February 22, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. 8. Local Board of Review and Equalization Training Mayor Capra indicated she attended the training and another session is being offered on February 10, 2005 and she would recommend any available Council Members attend. Ms. Bender asked whether Council would like Mr. Palzer to attend the CSAH 14 meeting on February 17, 2005. Council indicated that they would like Mr. Palzer to attend the February 17, 2005 meeting. X. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Lee to adjourn the February 9, 2005 City Council Meeting at 8:19 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Transcribed by: Joan Lenzmeier, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Page 8 of 8