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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-05-11 CC CITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 11, 2005 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled meeting on May 11, 2005, at City Hall, 1880 Main Street. PRESENT: Mayor Mary Capra Council Member Lee Council Member Lakso Council Member Paar Council Member Terway ABSENT: None. STAFF: City Attorney Mr. Hoeft City Engineer Mr. Scheulender City Administrator Larson I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Capra called the May 11, 2005, City Council meeting to order at 6:38 p.m. Mayor Capra administered the Oath of Office to Richard Terway. II. SET AGENDA The following items were added to the Agenda: New Business: Ordinance #83 Amendment to Official Zoning Map, and Requests for Proposal for a Development Planning Firm – Downtown. Mayor Capra added League of Minnesota Cities regional meeting and zoning training to announcements as well as an executive session. Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Lee to approve the agenda as amended. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. III. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES 1.April 27, 2005 City Council Meeting Minutes City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2005 Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Lakso to approve the April 27, 2005 City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. IV. CONSENT AGENDA 1.City of Centerville April 28, 2005 through May 11, 2005 Claims 2.Centennial Fire District through April 28, 2005 Claims 3.Maguire Iron, Inc. Pay Request #8 - $33,725.00 (Water Tower Project) 4.Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation to Appoint Mark Pangell Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. V. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES None. VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Church of St. Genevieve Site Plan Review – P & Z Recommendation for Approval Tom Wilharber of 6849 Centerville Road appeared before Council as one of the two trustees for the Church of St. Genevieve and gave a history of the Church. Mayor Capra provided an overview of the comments at the Planning and Zoning meeting and noted that the landscape plan was accepted showing less than normal requirements but the normal requirement would have been 220 trees and the Commission did not feel that was necessary since the Church intends to continue to expand. Mr. Wilharber indicated the first building is a community center or gathering space and there will be a kitchen and bathrooms and mechanicals and at a future date there would be an administration building and educational building and then a larger church and possibly a gym and that is why they did not want to plant trees to be removed later. Mayor Capra indicated that Park and Recreation would like a trail easement across from Meadow Lane up to the City park and on the west side to connect. Mr. Wilharber indicated that he discussed the easements with Father Fitzgerald and he did not have an issue with it but the Administrative Council meets at the end of the month and will discuss it. He then said that he does not feel the easements would be an issue. Page 2 of 8 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2005 Council Member Lee asked if Park and Recreation has seen the plans. Ms. Stephan indicated that Park and Recreation discussed it at the last meeting. Mr. LeBlanc indicated it was discussed and they would like to see trails along LaMotte Drive and some way to get from Meadow Lane to LaMotte Park. Mr. Wilharber suggested that Park and Recreation come to the Church and ask for what they want and then the Church will discuss it and respond. City Administrator Larson was asked to send a letter to the Church outlining the request. Ms. Stephan indicated that Park and Recreation made a motion on this but she does not have that information. Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Lee, to table for further information on the trails. Mr. Wilharber explained that there is no requirement for park dedication fees from the Church so the easement is of the Church’s own free will. He then said that he has stated that he does not think that the easement would be an issue for the Church and asked that Council not hold up approval of the site plan for another two weeks. City Attorney Hoeft indicated that there is no ordinance requirement for the easements and suggested that Council consider approval of the plan and direction to Staff to work out the easements with the Church. Council Member Lee indicated that when the City vacated Goiffon Road there were discussions that the City would get an easement for trail around the lake and he would like something defined before approval. Mayor Capra clarified that the easement was not around the lake it was on the Church property but not around the lake it was east of the Church building. Council Member Lee commented that Park and Recreation thought it was around the lake. Mr. Wilharber indicated that the Church had no issue with it on the east side of the property but did not want an easement through where Goiffon was vacated due to liability and if the ground would ever be sold. VOTE: Ayes – 4, Nays – 1(Capra). Motion carried. 2. Ordinance #80, Amendment to Swimming Pool Fence Height Page 3 of 8 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2005 Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve Ordinance #80, Amendment to Swimming Pool Fence Height as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Ordinance #81, Amendment to Non-Conforming Structures Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve Ordinance #81, Amendment to Non-Conforming Structures as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Ordinance #82, Amendment to Official Zoning Map City Administrator Larson provided an overview of the proposed Ordinance to Council. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Lakso to approve Ordinance #82, Amendment to Official Zoning Map. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Insurance – 7071 & 7073 Centerville Road (Turcotte/City Property) City Administrator Larson explained that the Finance Director has recommended getting t he building torn down before the next policy renewal. Mayor Capra asked if Staff could look into someone to purchase and move the building again. City Administrator Larson indicated the City would establish a TIF district before removing the building. 6. Centennial Lakes Police Department Request for Funding Neighborhood Watch Street Signs – Not to Exceed $200.00 (Charitable Gambling Funds) Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Lakso to approve the request of the Centennial Lakes Police Department for Funding Neighborhood Watch Street Signs Not to Exceed $200.00. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 7. Bald Eagle Water Ski Club Request to Install Ski Jump on Centerville Lake Bill Loman representing the Water Ski Club appeared before Council asking for a letter of permission to install the jump on Centerville Lake for the 2005 season. Council Member Lakso asked how many years they have been on the lake. Mr. Loman approximated 7 years or so. Page 4 of 8 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2005 Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Terway to approve the Bald Eagle Water Ski Club’s request to install ski jump on Centerville Lake. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 8. Council Packet Pick Up/Delivery/Electronic City Administrator Larson asked Council to consider and discuss how to handle packet delivery. He then suggested receipt by regular mail, email, or police officer drop off. Mayor Capra commented that sometimes there is confidential information so Staff would have to be careful. Council Member Terway indicated that his experience has been that they had public works deliver the packets the Friday before the meeting. Council Member Lakso indicated she would be fine with that. Council agreed that public works should deliver the packets. Council briefly discussed electronic packets. Council Member Terway indicated he would be interested in looking into costs and how it would work. City Administrator Larson commented that he knew of a neighboring City to his last employer where Council was outfitted with laptops and they were not used one year later as there are times when using a laptop to review documents may be cumbersome. He then said that it may be possible to rent them and try it without going into an investment and said that Staff could look into the option. Council Member Terway asked if the City has a City email address and asked whether Council has City email addresses. He then said he would prefer to have a City email address. 9. Regional Council of Mayor’s – Go Minnesota Campaign Mayor Capra asked Council to consider the model Resolution on transportation priorities. Council Member Lakso indicated she would like to participate. Council Member Lee said he does not feel it is necessary. Council Member Paar indicated he is for more roads but not light rail and would want to know that it is not light rail because he would not support light rail as it costs a lot but does not work. Page 5 of 8 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2005 Council Member Terway said he thinks the City needs to look into the future and how the development is going to affect roads and transportation and there is a lot of light rail corridors being discussed and he would rather be proactive than reactive and this says to him that the City is concerned about transportation whether Members support new roads or light rail. Council Member Lee commented that he read information that if users of light rail had to actually pay for the entire cost of light rail they would not be able to afford tickets. He then said that he thinks light rail is an incredible waste of taxpayer money to the benefit of very few people. Council Member Paar agreed. Mayor Capra commented that light rail is not in Centerville and not even on this end of Anoka County. She then said that she does not know if it is completely the answer but she is not so opposed to it because if it is successful then they are more apt to get the Rush Line completed over here. Mayor Capra directed Staff to prepare a Resolution for Council consideration at the next meeting as it appears there are three in favor and two opposed to portions of it. 10.Mediation Services Request – Mediation Services for Anoka County Day Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Lee, to approve the Mediation Services Request as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 11. Ordinance #83, Amendment to Official Zoning Map City Administrator Larson explained the amendments being made to the Zoning Map. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Lakso to approve Ordinance #83, Amendment to Official Zoning Map. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 12. Request for Proposal for a Development Planning Firm - Downtown City Administrator Larson provided information to Council on an RFP to be sent out to redevelopment planning firm. Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Terway to approve the Request for Proposal for Development Planning Firms as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Page 6 of 8 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2005 VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Ordinance #13 – Liquor (Fines – Information Requested) This item was for information only as there are no changes required. 2. Slalom Water Ski Course – Peltier Lake City Administrator Larson indicated that the Anoka County Sheriff asked if Centerville wished to comment on the request for slalom course to be installed for the season primarily on the Lino Lakes side of the lake. Council discussed the slalom course and City Attorney Hoeft advised that Centerville has no jurisdiction or authority over this request. Council Member Lee commented that whether the course is in Lino Lakes or Centerville he does not think it is City business because the Department of Natural Resources granted the permit and water skiing is a legal act on public waters. He then said the lake is big enough to share and he thinks people need to show tolerance and cooperation. 3. Anoka County/City of Centerville Memorandum of Understanding (CSAH 14/Main Street Widening Project) Mayor Capra indicated that Staff has done a good job of revising the Memorandum of th Understanding but she would like to clarify 20 Avenue north and south. City Administrator Larson indicated he could clarify it rather than leave it out. Mayor Capra indicated the City would like to maintain the access to the north for Ro-So and shorten the median to maintain access and keep those two driveways open. The median is not to go any farther than that first driveway to the north. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Lakso to authorize Staff to send the Memorandum of Understanding to Anoka County as amended. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES 1. City Administrator, Mr. Dallas Larson No report. 2. 1601 LaMotte Drive - Update Page 7 of 8 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2005 City Administrator Larson indicated that he and Mr. Meyer had attended a meeting of the St. Paul Water Works and did not receive positive feedback. He then said that Staff will continue to work on this matter and report to Council. 3. Downtown Redevelopment Planning - Update City Administrator Larson indicated that Staff would be brining a proposed contract for consideration in the near future. 4. League of Minnesota Cities Regional Meeting Capra provided information on the meeting for council. 5. Planning and Zoning Training City Administrator Larson indicated he would email the information to Council. Mayor Capra indicated that Council Member Terway needed to be declared the official liaison to Planning and Zoning. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to appoint Council Member Terway as the Council Liaison to Planning and Zoning. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Paar asked about the dredging of the channel in the back of Parkview. City Engineer Scheulender indicated that there was more work to be done and they were to complete it by the end of the week. He then said there are other areas with work remaining to be done. Council Member Paar provided an overview of the EDC Business Appreciation Dinner and thanked Council Members and Staff for attending. Mayor Capra thanked all the Staff for the hard work getting things ready and noted that Ms. Stephan did a lot of running on that day. Council Member Paar commented that Mr. Fischer had said that he knows this road is hard and not everyone agrees but he is pleased with the City and its representatives and even though the County and City may not agree things have been handled well and he thanked everyone for that. Mayor Capra indicated that Scott Ebel is looking for ideas for Grand Marshall and asked residents to contact him with ideas. Council recessed to closed executive session at 8:00 p.m. Page 8 of 8 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2005 X. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed – Pending Litigation) Royal Oaks Realty, Inc. City Attorney Hoeft reportedthat the opposing party has refused to accept the City’s conditions for settlement. The City had agreed to his proposal to make settlement in two (2) payments, but conditioned settlement on having a mortgage on the property to make certain that the second payment would be collected. The attorney was instructed to reschedule the matter for trail. Council closed the executive session at 8:29 p.m. Council reconvened to regular session at 8:30 p.m. XI. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Terway to adjourn the May 11, 2005 City Council Meeting at 8:31 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Transcribed by: Joan Lenzmeier, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Page 9 of 8