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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-04-27 CC CITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 27, 2005 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled meeting on April 27, 2005, at City Hall, 1880 Main Street. PRESENT: Mayor Mary Capra Council Member Lee Council Member Lakso Council Member Paar ABSENT: None. STAFF: City Attorney Mr. Hoeft City Engineer Mr. Peterson City Administrator Larson I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Capra called the April 27, 2005, City Council meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. SET AGENDA The following items were added to the Agenda: Consent Agenda: Connexus Energy – Electric for SCADA ($1,190) and Economic Development Committee Recommendation of Ms. Eileen Smith (Centerville Pet Foods) as 2004 Business Person of the Year & Purchase of Plaque Not to Exceed $50.00 New Business: Water Ski Course – Anoka County Sheriff (Peltier Lake) City Attorney Hoeft asked that a discussion concerning the water tower containment system. Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Lakso to approve the agenda as amended. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. III. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES 1.April 13, 2005 City Council Meeting Minutes 2. April 25, 2005 City Council Work Session Minutes City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes April 27, 2005 Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Paar to approve the April 13, 2005 City Council Meeting Minutes as amended. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Lee to approve the April 25, 2005 City Council Work Session Minutes. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IV. CONSENT AGENDA 1.City of Centerville April 14, 2005 through April 27, 2005 Claims 2.Centennial Fire District through April 18, 2005 Claims 3.Centennial Lakes Police Department April 1 – 14, 2005 Claims 4.Amendment to the Acclaim Benefits HIPAA Business Associate Addendum 5.Connexus Energy – Electric Service for SCADA ($1,190) 6.Economic Development Committee’s Recommendation of Ms. Eileen Smith (Centerville Pet Foods) as 2004 Business Person of the Year & Purchase of Plaque Not to Exceed $50.00 Council Member Lakso requested that Item 1 be removed for discussion. Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Lee, to approve Consent Agenda Items 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Lakso asked for clarification on Check Number 020155. City Administrator Larson explained that it was a one time set up fee to establish the Council Member’s email boxes. Council discussed the matter and determined that since this is a one time fee the email should remain. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Lakso to approve Consent Agenda Item 1 as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. V. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES None. VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Anoka County Board of Review Mayor Capra opened the public hearing at 6:45 p.m. Page 2 of 7 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes April 27, 2005 Crystal Huss, residential appraiser for Anoka County gave an overview of the purpose of Board of Review as well as noting that there was an overall increase of 11% County wide. She then invited interested residents to speak with them at the table concerning valuation. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Lakso to close the public hearing. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Capra closed the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. 2. Outdoor Grant Application Mayor Capra opened the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Lakso to close the public hearing. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Capra closed the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution #05-017 – Fees Schedule Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Lakso to approve Resolution #05-017 Fees Schedule as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2.Resolution #05-018 – Prepayment & Redemption of Certain Outstanding G.O. Bonds (Supersedes Resolution #05-011) Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve Resolution #05-018 as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Resolution #05-019 – Title & Summary – Ordinance #79 Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Paar to approve Resolution #05-019 as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Resolution #05-020 – Connection to City Utilities & Use of On-Site Water and Sewer Systems City Attorney Hoeft indicated that Staff would adjust the attachment on a case by case basis and noted that the SAC and WAC charges can be paid when they hook up or be prepaid. Page 3 of 7 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes April 27, 2005 Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Paar to approve Resolution #05-020 with the recommendation by City Attorney Hoeft. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Resolution #05-021 – Linda Broussard Vickers Day Mayor Capra read Resolution #05-021. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Lakso to approve Resolution #05-021 as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 6.Proposed Encroachment Agreement City Administrator Larson explained that he had provided an Encroachment Agreement for Council review as he had received a request to construct a porch that would encroach into a drainage easement. He then asked Council to discuss and provide direction to Staff as to whether Council would consider allowing encroachment agreements or if Council does not want anything in easements. Council discussed the matter and agreed that the Council would consider amending easements if requested by property owners and, if the property owners pay for all engineering and associated costs. An agreement to amend would come based on a recommendation of the City Engineer but the costs to look into an amendment would be paid by the property owner regardless of whether the easement is approved for amendment. 7. Water Ski Course – Anoka County Sheriff (Peltier Lake) City Administrator Larson indicated that the Anoka County Sheriff stopped by to ask whether the City has received any complaints concerning the water ski course in Peltier Lake. He then asked for Council input. Mayor Capra indicated her only concern would be that someone could get caught or entangled on the equipment. City Administrator Larson explained that there is nothing to get caught on as it sinks to the bottom of the lake when not in use. He then said that Staff has received no complaints concerning the course. VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1. CSAH 14 Project Streetscapes/Grant/Bridge Council discussed the CSAH 14 project and agreed to set a work session for May 4, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. Page 4 of 7 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes April 27, 2005 City Administrator Larson indicated that he and Mr. Meyer are working on the streetscape portion of the project. Mr. Peterson indicated that they met to review the bridge designs and have narrowed it down to Options 2, 4, and 9. Council Member Paar indicated that he would like an answer as to whether there will be st stoplights at 21 or not so the City knows where it stands on that portion. Discussions to continue at the work session. 2.Vacant Council Seat – Letters of Interest Mayor Capra thanked residents for the interest in the position. She then asked Council to provide their top two choices for consideration. Council Member Paar indicated that he does not feel he is qualified to choose someone for a position that should be elected by the people. He also commented that he wished more people had been interested at election time rather than now when it is an appointment. He then said that his top two choices based on experience and what they have done for the City are Richard Terway and Wayne LeBlanc. Council Member Lee agreed that this was a difficult decision but his top two candidates are Wayne LeBlanc and Richard Terway with his top being Richard Terway. Mayor Capra indicated she called all of the candidates and discussed the position with them and her top two candidates are Wayne LeBlanc and Richard Terway with Richard Terway her top candidate. He was a candidate for the City Administrator position and is a resident of the City with excellent municipal experience. Council Member Lakso indicated that Mr. Terway went out of his way to contact her and inform her of his interest in the position and that shows interest and initiative and he is her top candidate. Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Lee to approve the appointment of Richard Terway to the vacant City Council position. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Capra asked Staff to send letters to the other candidates thanking them for their interest and asking them if they are interested in serving on any of the other City Committees or Commissions. Council asked that Mr. Terway be invited to the Business Appreciation Dinner and the upcoming work session. Page 5 of 7 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes April 27, 2005 3. Rezone/Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Sedona/Jackson Commercial/PIMA Properties) City Administrator Larson explained that Sedona Homes had begun the process for a rezoning and Comprehensive Plan amendment for a project that has not gone forward. He then asked whether Council wished to change the zoning back to what it was previously or continue with the Comprehensive Plan amendment at City expense. Council discussed the matter and agreed that the Comprehensive Plan amendment should move forward as the rezone to residential for a portion of the property is what the neighbors in the area had asked for. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Paar to direct Staff to move ahead with the Comprehensive Plan amendment at City expense. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Water Tower Containment System City Attorney Hoeft indicated that he had researched the matter and the contractor would retain any liability for any overspray damage complaints that would arise. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Lakso to approve the change order to eliminate the water tower containment system. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES 1. City Administrator Dallas Larson City Administrator Larson asked for approval to research and hire a different cleaning service as the current contractor is not doing an adequate job. Council consent to direct Staff to research and hire a new cleaning company for City Hall as requested by Staff. City Administrator Larson indicated that the company that has the antenna on the water tower that will be relocated to the new water tower has informed the City that they will have 18 cables to serve 9 antennas and Staff is concerned with the amount of space that takes up inside the column of the tower. Mr. Peterson indicated that maintenance would be affected as they could not access from the inside through the neck with that amount of cables. Page 6 of 7 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes April 27, 2005 City Attorney Hoeft indicated that he would review the contract but noted that the City has some leeway with how to control this and that would be that the addition of the cables impedes the use by the City. City Administrator Larson handed out information on the Minnesota Community Capital a source of economic development loans. He then explained that the City would make a loan to the program and then businesses within the City can apply for a loan of up to 10 times the amount. 2. 1601 LaMotte Drive Staff continues to work on this and will bring a recommendation for consideration. 3. Downtown Redevelopment Planning Update City Administrator Larson indicated that the City would need to decide within a couple of weeks as to which consultants to use. Council recessed to executive session at 8:15 p.m. to discuss Royal Oaks litigation. X. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION (PENDING LITIGATION) Royal Oaks Realty – Lakeland Hills & Royal Industrial Park City Attorney Hoeft reported that the settlement conditions that were set by the Council at its Meeting of April 25, 2005 have not yet been agreed to by the opposing parties. The Council agreed that no further concessions would be made and that if the agreement for settlement is not signed by the other party by the first regular meeting in May the City’s offer is withdrawn and the Council will pursue the court action for the entire amount due. Council reconvened from executive session at 8:23 p.m. XI. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Lakso to adjourn the April 27, 2005 City Council Meeting at 8:25 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Transcribed by: Joan Lenzmeier, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Page 7 of 7