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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-06-08 CC CITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 2005 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled meeting on June 8, 2005, at City Hall, 1880 Main Street. PRESENT: Mayor Mary Capra Council Member Lee Council Member Lakso Council Member Paar Council Member Richard Terway ABSENT: None. STAFF: City Attorney Mr. Hoeft City Engineer Mr. Peterson City Administrator Larson I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Capra called the June 8, 2005, City Council meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. SET AGENDA The following items were added to the Agenda: Consent Agenda: Successful Completion of Probationary Period – Finance Director John Meyer. New Business: Authorization for Land Purchase Option for Backage Road. Appearances: Interim Chief Makela presenting annual report. Updates: Correspondence to Share Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Terway to approve the agenda as amended. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. III. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES 1.May 25, 2005 City Council Meeting Minutes City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes June 8, 2005 Mayor Capra requested the following change: On Page 7 of 8 insert “shoreline of which some” before is under water. On Page 7 correct spelling of Tschida. Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Paar to approve the May 25, 2005 City Council Meeting Minutes as amended. All in favor. Motion carried. IV. CONSENT AGENDA 1.City of Centerville May 26, 2005 through June 8, 2005 Claims 2.Centennial Fire District through June 3, 2005 Claims 3.Centennial Lakes Police Department Monthly Contract - $34,658.00 4.City Hall Building – Gutter Proposals 5.Successful Completion of Probationary Period – John Meyer Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. V. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES 1. Mr. Paul Burke, Centerville Corporation for Economic Development Mr. Burke addressed Council and reviewed the structure for the Centerville Corporation of Economic Development and the purpose for the Corporation. Mayor Capra this is different than a City’s EDA what is the City’s responsibility and what is this Committee’s responsibility to keep meetings open to the public. City Attorney Hoeft indicated he would need to look into this further as he is not sure if this could bind the City financially. Mr. Burke asked for Council resolution supporting this organization not binding the City to anything financially or otherwise. Mayor Capra asked how the EDC feels about dissolving and creating an EDA. Mr. Burke indicated they have not voted on it, but will discuss it at the next meeting. Mayor Capra indicated she would like to hear what members of the EDC want to do and how they feel. Council Member Terway asked if this Corporation would be looking for financial backing for business improvements. Mr. Burke indicated the Committee would be responsible for bringing resources and information to new businesses coming to town. Page 2 of 8 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes June 8, 2005 City Administrator Larson indicated the City he came from had three economic development organizations and one was a nonprofit. He then said the benefit of the nonprofit is that they could work to sell potential companies on the City and it is a quick and easy way to get people together quickly, when needed, without the constraints of public meeting regulations. Mayor Capra indicated she would be interested in seeing a model resolution for review. 2. Mr. Steve McDonald – ABDO, ABDO, Eick & Meyers (2004 Audit) Mr. McDonald addressed Council and reviewed the results of the 2004 Audit. Mr. McDonald indicated that the City maintained an unqualified or clean opinion. Mr. McDonald indicated that Council has the responsibility to ask questions about claims and to monitor the budget since there are only a couple of people responsible for accounting for the City. Mr. McDonald indicated there are no instances of noncompliance. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Paar to accept the 2004 Audit as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Chief Bob Makela, Interim Chief Annual Report Interim Chief Makela presented the annual report to Council for review and consideration noting he is extremely proud of the police staff and the service they provide to the City. Mayor Capra encouraged Council Members to do a ride along if interested. Interim Chief Makela overviewed the technology the department has at its disposal. Mayor Capra thanked Interim Chief Makela for the report and asked him to thank his officers for their service. VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. 2004 Audit – Council Consideration (Approval/Denial) Handled earlier in the meeting. Page 3 of 8 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes June 8, 2005 2. Comprehensive Plan Amendments – The Shores, Apple Tree Square & Uptown thst Center and 7050 – 20 Avenue South/6985 – 21 Avenue a. Resolution #05-026 – The Shores Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve Resolution #05-026 as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. b.Resolution #05-027 – Apple Academy & Uptown Center Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve Resolution #05-027 as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. thst c. Resolution #05-028 – 7050 20 Avenue/6985 – 21 Avenue Motion by Council Member Terway, seconded by Council Member Lee, to approve Resolution #05-028 as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Ordinance #4 Amendment – Ponds & Parking Lots within City with Principal Use a. Ordinance #84 City Administrator Larson indicated an updated copy was provided to Council. Mayor Capra explained that this is being put into effect so that any type of accessory use such as loading areas, drainage ponds and parking lots are prohibited if the principal use is not located in Centerville. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Terway, to approve Ordinance #84 as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Mr. Robert Knabe/Mr. Tim Kytonen, 7241 Main Street – Lot Split Request City Administrator Larson explained that this was reviewed at the Planning Commission meeting and they have recommended approval subject to three conditions including a revised survey listing the setback from the home to the property line, that he provide right of way to the County and follow the setbacks from the new right of way lines, and that he would use the driveway plan supplied by the County with two driveways near the property line. Mr. Knabe indicated that his surveyor dropped off revised surveys. Mr. Larson indicated they were received. Page 4 of 8 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes June 8, 2005 Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Terway to approve the Lot split subject to conditions listed.All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Erkenbrack, 7377 Peltier Circle – Request for Overweight Permit City Administrator Larson indicated that this resident has a fairly large motorhome that he would like to bring into the neighborhood to load personal effects into and remove again. Mr. Peterson indicated that one load would not be an issue. Mr. Erkenbrack indicated that he would like approval to bring it in three to four times per year and said he would not do so when road restrictions are on. Council agreed to granting four trips per year. Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Lakso to approve Mr. Erkenbrack’s request for four overweight permits per year as requested. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 6. Letters of Support – County Grant Applications (CSAH 14 & Interchange I-35E & CSAH 14) City Administrator Larson indicated that Anoka County is submitting grant applications for CSAH 14 and I35E improvements and is seeking support from the City of Centerville for their application for those grants. Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Terway authorizing Staff to send the letters of support as requested. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 7. Mr. Greg Kieselhorst, Centerville Lions – Requested Use of City Logo Mr. Kieselhorst addressed the Council and provided an insurance certificate for the Fete des Lacs Festival. He then asked Council for authorization to use the City’s logo for the buttons for the festival. City Attorney Hoeft indicated he saw no issue with the request. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Lakso to approve usage of the City logo on fundraising buttons by the Lions Club for the City festival. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. stth 8. Land Purchase Option for Backage Road between 21 and 20 Avenues Page 5 of 8 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes June 8, 2005 City Administrator Larson indicated the property owner that owns the land which is approximately 15 acres has agreed to give the City an option agreement to purchase it for a pond or backage road or whatever use the City may need the property for. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Terway to approve the request for funds to purchase the option as described by Staff and to direct Staff to bring cost estimates for engineering and soil borings for this property. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. City Administrator Larson indicated the purchase option is for $1,000 and Staff will provide figures on engineering costs. VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1. T-Mobile Antenna Lease City Administrator Larson asked the Council to consider tabling this again as there was not time after receipt of information to prepare for presentation. Mayor Capra asked Staff to verify any OSHA requirements for accessing the tower. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Terway to table. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES 1. City Administrator – Mr. Dallas Larson City Administrator Larson indicated that he would like to cover a few more items after the meeting at a continued work session. Council Member Lee thanked Staff for completing the job descriptions for Council review. 2.1601 LaMotte Drive No report. 3. Downtown Redevelopment Planning City Administrator Larson indicated that Staff would be back at the next meeting for additional approval of grant applications. Page 6 of 8 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes June 8, 2005 4. CSAH 14/Main Street Project/County Response to Draft MOU City Administrator Larson indicated that the County made a presentation at the last meeting and most of what was suggested was not acceptable but they did leave the door open for further negotiations. He then said that they are prepared to commit to the four way stop until they agree to a stoplight. Mayor Capra asked if the County can just take the proposed property for the pond. City Attorney Hoeft indicated that the County can take the property but would have to pay for it. Mayor Capra asked Staff to follow through with the County on this. Council Member Terway agreed that time is of the essence but said he would like a complete understanding of what will happen before this proceeds. City Administrator Larson asked for a motion to direct Staff to move forward with negotiations. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Terway to direct Staff to enter into negotiations with the County on the Memorandum of Understanding. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Correspondence to Share Mayor Capra indicated she received a letter from Senator Norm Coleman regarding Homeland Security Department for 2005 for safer firefighters. A letter from CenterPoint Energy regarding the gas lines to be fixed, and a letter from the League of Minnesota Cities concerning the regional meeting in Cokato. Mayor Capra indicated she received a card from Senator Reiter thanking the City for its leadership in the planning for a new police facility. City Attorney Hoeft indicated that Mr. Runkle from Ground Development and their attorney Ms. Marty were at the meeting and asked to speak to him. He then indicated that they are interested in moving forward with the third phase of Pheasant Marsh and have provided him some language they would like the City to consider adding to the developer’s agreement which he will review and provide comment on. Council Member Paar asked for an update on the drainage situation with Anoka County. Mr. Peterson indicated he spoke to the County Engineer and he is going out to look at it tomorrow. Page 7 of 8 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes June 8, 2005 Mayor Capra asked for an update on the rain water garden. Mr. Peterson indicated that they needed to get the plants to the site and put in place for planting but have not been able to do so because of the rain. X. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Paar to adjourn the June 8, 2005 City Council Meeting at 8:00 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Transcribed by: Joan Lenzmeier, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Page 8 of 8