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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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