HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-01-09 CC - ApprovedCITY OF CENTERVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 9, 2007
6:30 p.m.
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled
meeting on January 9, 2008 at City Hall, 1880 Main Street.
PRESENT: Mayor Mary Capra
Council Member Linda Broussard-Vickers
Council Member Michelle Lakso
Council Member Tom Lee
Council Member Jeff Paar (arrived at 6:33) ~~ ~
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ABSENT: None Q ~ 0
STAFF: City Administrator Dallas Larson
City Attorney Kurt Glaser
City Engineer Mark Statz
Public Works Director Paul Palzer
L CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Capra called the January 9, 2008, City Council meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Capra added pages 2a through 2f to Approval of Council Minutes.
Mayor Capra added page 3a to Item 1 of the Consent Agenda.
Mayor Capra added Item 1 to Awards/Presentations/Appearances.
Mayor Capra added Items 2 and 3 to New Business.
Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve
the agenda as amended. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Paar arrived at 6:33 p.m.
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
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IV. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
1. December 26, 2007 City Council Work Session Minutes (Session 1~
Council requested the start time of Work Session (1) be changed to 6:00 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Council Member
Lakso, to approve the December 26, 2007 City Council Work Session (1) minutes as
amended. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
2. December 26, 2007 City Council Work Session Minutes (Session 2~
Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve
the December 26, 2007 City Council Work Session (2) minutes as presented. All in
favor. Motion carried unanimously.
December 26, 2007 City Council Meeting Minutes
Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Broussard-
Vickers, to approve the December 26, 2007 City Council Meeting Minutes as
presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
1. City of Centerville December 27, 2007 through January 9, 2008 Claims
2. Parks and Recreation Committee Recommendations to Purchase/Install Do.~i-Pot
Pet Station at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park -Not to Exceed $300
Parks and Recreation Committee Recommendation to Consider Park Rules
Addition Lanwage to City Code per City Attorney's Approval
Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Lee, to approve
Consent Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
VL AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES
Mr. Lynn Johnson -Request for Public Works Department's Assistance with
Snow Plowing the Waterworks Parking Lot for the 26t Annual Lion's Ice Fishing
Contest.
Mr. Johnson presented his request for assistance with snow plowing for the annual Lion's
Ice Fishing Contest.
Councilmember Broussard-Vickers requested a written authorization from the landowner.
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VII. OLD BUSINESS
1. Consider Approval of Power Line Relocation on Heritage Street
City Administrator Larson provided the background information on the power line
relocation on Heritage Street. He stated meetings have been held with the affected
property owners. He recommended that an additional letter would be sent to these
property owners after it is approved.
Councilmember Paar questioned whether the City would have adequate right of way in
this location.
City Attorney replied the City always has a right of way in the front yards and that the
city has more authority with regard to tree trimming and tree removal if they interfere
with the us of the right of way.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Paar, to authorize
the Power Line Relocation on Heritage Street. All in favor. Motion carried
unanimously.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution #08-001 -Authorizing Appointments for 2008
Mayor Capra stated she spoke to the City Clerk about the Health Officer and to see
whether Anoka County had a Heath Nurse that would act as Centerville's Health Officer.
Each appointment was reviewed and confirmed.
Councilmember Broussard-Vickers was authorized to sign checks in case of the absence
of City Administrator Larson.
Councilmember Paar was added as the alternate on the Police Joint Powers Agreement
Committee.
City Attorney Glaser requested that only his name be listed as his partner (Burstein) is
leaving the firm.
Fire Marshall Milo Bennett will be retiring; consequently, and a new appointee will be
required later this year
Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve
Resolution #08-001, a Resolution Authorizing Appointments for 2008. All in favor.
Motion carried unanimously.
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2. Resolution #08-002 - Authorizing the Finance Director to Transfer Funds
City Administrator Larson presented Resolution 08-002.
Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve
Resolution #08-002, a Resolution Authorizing the Finance Director to Transfer
Funds. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Authorization for Public Works to Assist the Centerville Lion's in Snow Plowing
for the 26th Annual Fishing Contest.
Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Broussard-Vickers,
to authorize Public Works to Assist the Centerville Lion's in Snow Plowing for the
26th Annual Fishing Contest, subiect to other work reauirements. All in favor.
Motion carried unanimously.
IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES
1. City Administrator Larson
City Administrator Larson reported the Beard Group requested they be part of the
Council Work Session on Feb 13, 2008. Mayor Capra requested this work session be
held after the City Council Meeting.
City Administrator Larson reported the February 12, 2008 Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting would include a review of the draft Comp Plan. He stated a copy
would be circulated to Council members as well. City Administrator Larson suggested a
joint meeting of the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission be held on this
date to review the draft.
Mayor Capra requested that another joint meeting be held in March, 2008 also for a
meeting of all committees and the Council.
City Administrator Larson reported that Anoka County sent a letter announcing an
increase by 20 percent for 2009.
City Administrator Larson reported that direct deposit was implemented for City
employees.
2. Other
Councilmember Lee stated the Code of Ethics must be sent to the committees for
signatures.
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Councilmember Broussard-Vickers reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission
had a lively discussion on fences at their meeting on January 8, 2008.
Councilmember Lakso reported a resolution from the Cable Commission would come
before Council at a future meeting.
Mayor Capra reported she would attend the Rush Line Corridor meeting on January 10,
2008.
Mayor Capra reported she would attend a medical conference January 19-20, 2008.
Mayor Capra reported she attended a Fire Department meeting and training exercise on
January 8, 2008. She encouraged Council members to attend these.
Mayor Capra reported the Police Commission met January 7, 2008.
Councilmember Lee reported the Parks and Recreation Committee met last on January 2,
2008. He reported the approval for modifications of Tracie McBride Park were
discussed.
XL ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Council Member Paar,
to adiourn the January 8, 2008 City Council Meeting at 7:05 p.m. All in favor.
Motion carried unanimously.
Transcribed by:
Dianna Wise, Recording Secretary
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