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Home My WebLink About2008-01-23 CC - ApprovedCITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 23, 2008 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled meeting on January 23, 2008, at City Hall, 1880 Main Street. PRESENT: Mayor Mary Capra Council Member Linda Broussard-Vickers Council Member Michelle Lakso (arrived at 6:37 p.m.) Council Member Tom Lee Council Member Jeff Paar ~, ~ ABSENT: None \ V / ~ ~ 0 ~~ v STAFF: City Administrator Dallas Larson ~ ~ City Attorney Kurt Glaser City Engineer Mark Statz L CALL TO ORDER Mayor Capra called the January 23, 2008, City Council meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Capra added page 6a, Item 1, to the Consent Agenda. Mayor Capra added Item 7 to the Consent Agenda. Mayor Capra added Item 2 a, b, and c to Announcements and Updates. Motion by Council Member Paar, 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 9, 2008 City Council Meeting Minutes City Attorney Glaser recommended that "the proposed 20 percent assessments for 2009" be changed to "the County Assessor Fees would increase by 20 percent for 2009" on Page 4 under Announcements and Updates. City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes January 23, 2008 Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, to approve the January 9, 2008 City Council Meeting Minutes as amended. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS None V. CONSENT AGENDA 1. City of Centerville January 10, 2008 through January 23, 2008 Claims 2. Centennial Lakes Police Department Claims through January 10, 2008 3. Centennial Fire District Claims through January 4, 2008 4. Approval of Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Hanzal -Clearwater Creek Estates, Request for Variance Extension 5. Approval of 2008 Pay Equity Report 6. Approval of Veit & Company, Inc. Request for Payment #4 - $6,043.00 - 2007 Hidden Spring Park Improvements 7. A.J. Ross Concrete & Masonry Request for Payment -Well House #1 - $7,150 (Recommending 90% - $6,435 Mayor Capra requested Item 4 be removed for discussion. Council Member Lee requested Items 6 and 7 be removed for discussion. Motion by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Council Member Lee to approve Consent Agenda Items 1-3 and 5. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Approval of Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Hanzal -Clearwater Creek Estates, Request for Variance Extension Mayor Capra questioned the reason for the request. City Administrator Larson explained that the applicant requested an extension because the utilities were not completed until later than planned and stated that a six month extension would be reasonable to complete construction. Motion by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Council Member Lee to approve Consent Agenda Item 4. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Lakeo arrived at 6:37 p.m. Approval of Veit & Company, Inc. Request for Payment #4 - $6,043.00 - 2007 Hidden Spring Park Improvements Page 2 of 7 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes January 23, 2008 Council Member Lee questioned the dollar amount. City Engineer Statz explained the items requiring payment were excluded from the last payment request. Council Member Lee stated that about 25% of the plantings would need to be looked at in the spring and questioned whether enough money is being held for possible replacement of this plantings. City Engineer Statz replied stated that he felt that enough money for replacement of these plantings has been held. A.J. Ross Concrete & Masonry Request for Payment -Well House #1 -- $7,150 (Recommending 90% - $6,435 City Administrator Larson explained that the project was not bid on a unit basis, so the value of completed work is an estimate. As a precaution, staff is recommending that only 90% of the estimate be paid at this time. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, to approve Consent Agenda Items 6 and 7. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. VL AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES None VII. OLD BUSINESS Consideration of Accepting Pheasant Marsh 3rd Addition Project as Complete Subject to Filing of Maintenance Bond City Administrator Larson explained that the applicant provided a maintenance bond and recommended the City take over the perpetual improvements. Council Member Lee questioned the process. City Engineer Statz explained that cities generally accept a project automatically after a period of time; however, Centerville requests official documentation to that fact. He stated that the developer provides a two year warranty and routine inspections have been completed. Discussion ensued. Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Broussard- Vickers, to Accept the Pheasant Marsh 3rd Addition Proiect as Complete Subiect to Page 3 of 7 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes January 23, 2008 the Filing of Maintenance Bond. All in favor. (4/1-Council Member Lee). Motion carried. VIII. NEW BUSINESS Resolution #08-004 - Supporting Local Franchising Pursuant to MN State Statutes Chapter 238 & Federal Law & Opposing Any Amendments to Same that would Eviscerate Local Authority & Establish a Statewide Franchising Scheme. Council Member Lakso explained that all cities are attempting to support local franchising to maintain local authority. Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve Resolution #08-004; a Resolution Supporting Local Franchising Pursuant to MN State Statutes Chapter 238 & Federal Law & Opposing Any Amendments to Same that would Eviscerate Local Authority & Establish a Statewide Franchising Scheme. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Resolution #08-005 -Authorizing the City to Act as Le a.~ 1 Sponsor for the Projects Contained in the Redevelopment Grant Program & Submittal to DEED. City Administrator Larson reported that Finance Director Meyer has reviewed and completed an application for submittal on behalf of the City. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve Resolution #08-005; a Resolution Authorizing the City to Act as Legal Sponsor for the Proiects Contained in the Redevelopment Grant Program & Submittal to DEED All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. City Survey Results Council Member Lee reported on the City Survey results. He stated that overall, the residents are happy with the quality of life in Centerville with the exception of road construction. There is also satisfaction in the Police Department and City staff; however street lighting and communication were issues of concern to residents. Discussion ensued. Council noted that the survey has been reviewed and that additional review is needed. 4. Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation for the City to Request the Installation of Guard Rail Along the East Side of Centerville Road (CSAH 21~ from Center Street South for a Distance of Approximately 400 feet -Anoka County Hi..~y Department Discussion ensued. Page 4 of 7 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes January 23, 2008 Motion by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to Approve the Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation for the City to Request the Installation of a Guard Rail Along the East Side of Centerville Road (CSAH 21) from Center Street South for a Distance of Approximately 400 feet - Anoka County Highway Department. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Authorize Grant Application to Rice Creek Watershed District for Downtown Stormwater Draina.~e Improvements City Administrator Larson reported that the Rice Creek Watershed District has a grant program to assisting cities with drainage projects relative to impaired lakes and waters. He stated that Centerville Lake is on their list of approved projects. City Engineer Statz stated that the submitted grant application is for a matching (50%) of the total costs of the proposed project. Motion by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Council Member Lee, to Authorize a Grant Application to Rice Creek Watershed District for Downtown Stormwater Drainage Improvements. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 6. Authorize Costs for Appraisals for the 2009 Street Improvement Project City Administrator Larson reported that Staff from Bonestroo have been working on project details. He stated staff hopes to do preliminary work relative to assumptions and where properties stand on estimated assessments. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Paar, to Authorize Costs for Appraisals for the 2009 Street Improvement Proiect not to exceed $7,500 and designate the City Attorney's office to engage the needed services. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES 1. City Administrator Larson City Administrator Larson discussed the County Assessor's fee increase for 2009 and the possibility of hiring a private Assessor which could potentially save the City approximately $4,000 per year based upon 2007 rates. 2. Council Member Lakso (Updates a. CERT Program Page 5 of 7 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes January 23, 2008 Council Member Lakso reported that the response to the CERT Program has been very good. She reported the training runs from March to May 2008. She encouraged residents to contact her for more information. b. Alexandra House Council Member Lakso reported she had attended the elected official's open house held recently at the Alexandra House. Council Member Lakso felt that there was an need for increased revenue for education and awareness of domestic abuse and requested that Council assign an individual to the Anoka County Task Force that would assist in prevention and educating the public about domestic abuse. Discussion ensued. Mayor Capra requested that Council Member Lakso back additional information to Council for further consideration. c. LMC Conference Council Member Lakso reported that she had attended the recent LMC Conference, ethics were the major topic of discussion, and that she would be bring information to Council at their next meeting. Council Member Lee reported that the Police Commission has a new Chaiperson, Mr. Dave Kelso from Circle Pines; Council Member Lakso had made a great presentation on the CERT program; and they approved sending Investigator Russ Blanck to the FBI Academy. Council Member Lee also reported that the union contract was rejected and mediation might follow. Mayor Capra reported that she gave an update at the Police Commission meeting on mental health issues, Police Officer response, and the dangers involved. Council Member Lee requested that Council consider revisiting Committee/Commission appointments and appointing individuals under the age of 18 for City Committees/Commissions because he has been approached by individuals in this capacity who would like to serve their community. Police Report Officer Aldridge reported on the following topics: Frustration with procedures for handling individuals who are suffering from mental health issues. Increased Traffic offenses and domestic calls over the past two months. Promotion of Officer Chris Carlson to Investigator. Page 6 of 7 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes January 23, 2008 Recent Reserve Recognition Dinner/Goal Setting session honoring eleven reserve officers. Recent meeting with the Mexican Consulate on immigrant identification. Call statistics for the month. XL ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Council Member Paar, to adiourn the January 23, 2008 City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Transcribed by: Dianna Wise, Recording Secretary Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Page 7 of 7