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Home My WebLink About2008-02-13 CC - ApprovedCITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 13, 2008 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled meeting on February 13, 2008, at City Hall, 1880 Main Street. PRESENT: Mayor Mary Capra Council Member Linda Broussard-Vickers ~ ~J~ ~ Council Member Michelle Lakso 0 \ V / Council Member Tom Lee O ~J ABSENT: Council Member Jeff Paar STAFF: City Administrator Dallas Larson City Attorney Kurt Glaser City Engineer Mark Statz L CALL TO ORDER Mayor Capra called the February 13, 2008, City Council meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Capra added page 8a to Item 1, of the Consent Agenda. Mayor Capra added Item 8 to the Consent Agenda. Mayor Capra deleted Items 2 and 3 from New Business. Mayor Capra added Items 6 and 7 to New Business. Mayor Capra added Items 3 and 4 to Announcements/LJpdates Motion by Council Member Broussard-Vickers seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve the agenda as amended. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. III. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES 1. January 23, 2008 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Lee requested that on page 6 of 7, paragraph 6, last sentence state ".. . and mediation might follow." City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes February 13, 2008 Councilmember Lakso requested that on page 6 of 7, paragraph 2, be restated to indicate she stated that "increased revenue for education and awareness of domestic abuse is needed" rather than "Councilmember Lakso felt there was an increase in domestic abuse Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, to approve the January 23, 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 24, 2008 through February 13, 2008 Claims 2. Centennial Fire District Claims through January 22, 2008 3. Approval of Burschville Construction, Inc. Request for Payment #7 - $14,735.94 - Backage Road/21st Avenue Improvement Project 4. Approval of Resolution #08-006 -Authorizing Abatement of Special Assessment for PIN #R14-31-22-31-0043 (Paid 5. Approval of Resolution #08-007 - Authorizing the Financial Director to Transfer Funds to Close out Pheasant Marsh II G.O. Bond 6. Parks & Recreation Committee Recommendation to Authorize Expendin F.~ ands to Purchase Replacement Equipment, Fall Protection & Drain-tile for Tracie McBride Park Renovation Project -Not to Exceed $40,000 7. Parks & Recreation Committee Recommendation to Support Youth Summer Programs/Activities (Wargo Nature Center & YMCA) -Not to Exceed $1,000 8. Resolution #08-008 - Authorizing the CLPD to Enter Into a Grant Agreement with the MN Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety -Replaces Resolution #07-040 (October 24, 2007 Councilmember Lakso requested Item 7 be removed for discussion. Motion by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Council Member Lakso to approve Consent Agenda Items 1-6 and 8. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Parks & Recreation Committee Recommendation to Support Youth Summer Programs/Activities (Wargo Nature Center & YMCA) -Not to Exceed $1,000 Councilmember Lakso questioned whether these would be local programs. Councilmember Lee replied they would and explained the program. Page 2 of 7 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes February 13, 2008 Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Lee, to approve Consent Agenda Item 7. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. VL AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES None VII. OLD BUSINESS Discuss Chapter 31: Departments, Boards, Commissions, and Committees a. Schedule Interviews with Two Candidates for Parks & Recreation City Administrator Larson explained that this centers around allowing candidates less than 18 years of age to serve on a committee or commission. He stated that Chapter 31 did not address this issue. Mayor Capra explained she spoke to Councilmember Paar who would like this discussed at the Joint meeting of City Council and the Planning and Zoning. He suggested perhaps an auxiliary position be considered. Discussion ensued. Motion by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to set up interviews with the candidates for the Park & Recreation Committee. Motion carried. (2/1/1 -Mayor Capra opposed /Councilmember Lee Abstained) Consensus reached hold interviews on February 27, 2008 beginning at 6:00 p.m. VIII. NEW BUSINESS Considering House of Representatives Request to Adopt Resolution #08-0XX Pertaining to Releasing Bonds for Transportation Funding in Minnesota a. League of Minnesota Cities Suested Policy & Resolution Mayor Capra reported she received a letter from Representative Marty Seifert, Minnesota House Minority Leader, requesting the City of Centerville adopt the resolution. Discussion ensued. Consensus reached to look at this more closely before voting on the Resolution. ~ nrr,-,,...,i „~r,-.,,,~;,, n„ c.,io ~ ~ n~~ c.,io c,,,,,a., ~ ., ri„~;,, Q. rr„~..,,.,. Page 3 of 7 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes February 13, 2008 ~ nrr,-,,...,i „~vo o~~ ~ ,-n,-„ v.,~o,a T ; o ~oo~ von,,,-„o,a ~ ,-r~„ i;,..,~ t ' c.,,.o,-~~iuoii.,~~ u,,,-„o,-~ nr,-;i i r~o,. ~. ~nn4 Q~ i~4 ~c ~E2~? ~cr~rizcn~zzvni ccei~uer~~~. 4. Approval of Request to Metropolitan Council for Chan e.~ in Population Forecast City Engineer Statz explained that a higher density is projected than forecasted by the Metropolitan Council. He stated this needs to be reported prior to submitting the Comprehensive Plan. Discussion ensued. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, to Approve the Request to Metropolitan Council for Change in Population Forecast. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Council Business Cards a. Sample Business Cards from City of Lexin t.~ on/City of Centerville Councilmember Lakso provided examples of business cards/templates for consideration by the Council members. Discussion ensued. Consensus reached to print business cards for Council members who want them. 6. Public Works Open House Councilmember Lakso stated she would like to see the Public Works department hold an open house to begin community outreach and show the residents what their tax dollars were spent on. Councilmember Lakso will work with staff to plan this event. 7. Red Cross Preparedness Expenses Councilmember Lakso reported Red Cross would be at the Eagle Brook Church on February 28, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. to present a preparedness seminar. Motion by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Council Member Lee, to Approve expenditures for the Red Cross seminar, not to exceed $40. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Page 4 of 7 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes February 13, 2008 _IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES 1. City Administrator Larson a. Property Assessin.~ Proposal -Interview? City Administrator Larson reported that Mr. Kenneth Tolzmann, Senior Accredited Minnesota Assessor, submitted a proposal to conduct the City's assessment. He stated he would like to schedule him to meet with the Council at the next meeting. City Attorney Glaser encouraged Council to not wait to do this as other cities are also considering this action. Consensus reached to have a contract ready for approval at the next City Council meeting. b. Clean Water Legacy Grant -- $249,500 (Downtown Redevelopment City Administrator Larson reported the City received the Clean Water Legacy Grant, from the Board of Soil and Water Resources, MN Department of Agriculture. He stated this grant was written by Bonestroo. c. Set Date: Joint Committee/Commission/Council Work Session Consensus reached to hold the Joint Committee/Commission/Council Work Session on February 28, 2008, the alternate dates are April 2 or 3. Mayor Capra tasked City Administrator Larson to send an email to all committee/commission for input. 2. Mayor Capra -Update a. Rush Line Corridor Letter of Support for Federal Funds Mayor Capra passed out a request for a letter supporting the Rush Line Corridor from city mayors. She explained that they are looking for federal funding for the park and ride facilities to be built. Discussion ensued. Motion by Mavor Capra, seconded by Council Member Lee, to Approve Rush Line Corridor Letter of Support for Federal Funds. Motion failed (1/3 -Mavor Capra voting in favor). 3. Approval of Councilmember Lakso's attendance at Minnesota Governor's Emer.~ency Management Conference March 11-13, 2008. Page 5 of 7 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes February 13, 2008 Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, to Approve Councilmember Lakso's attendance at MN Governor's Emergency Management Conference March 11-13, 2008. Motion carried (4/1 Abstained - Councilmember Lakso). 4. Approval of Mayor Capra's attendance at the Minnesota Mayors' Meeting May 2- 3, 2008 in Alexandria MN. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to Approve Mayor Capra's attendance at the Minnesota Mayors' Meeting May 2-3, 2008 in Alexandria MN not to exceed $600.00. Motion carried (4/1- Mavor Capra Abstained). 5. Other: a. 2008 Parade Councilmember Lee reported rumors of County Road 14 work being done summer 2008. He stated this causes unknowns regarding main street and to consider not having a parade this year. He recommended the funds be rolled over for the 2009 parade or used for youth events in the park. Discussion ensued. Consensus reached by Council to place this issue on a future agenda. b. Hidden Sprin s.~ Park City Engineer Stats summarized the list of issues surrounding the completion of Hidden Springs Park. He stated the two main remaining issues include the Rain Garden plantings and the shoreline stabilization. He questioned whether Council would agree to participate in the cost of materials above and beyond that of the original design. He stated he would bring back design options and costs if Council is open to consider cost participation. Discussion ensued. Consensus reached by Council to consider the cost sharing of materials based on approval of design options and cost to the City. XL ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Council Member Lakso to adiourn the February 13, 2008 City Council Meeting at 7:45 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Page 6 of 7 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes February 13, 2008 Transcribed by: Dianna Wise, Recording Secretary Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Page 7 of 7