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Home My WebLink About2008-03-12 CC - ApprovedCITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 12, 2008 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled meeting on March 12, 2008, at City Hall, 1880 Main Street. PRESENT: Mayor Mary Capra Council Member Linda Broussard Council Member Michelle Lakso p O Council Member Tom Lee Council Member Jeff Paar O 0 ABSENT: None STAFF: City Administrator Dallas Larson City Attorney Kurt Glaser City Engineer Mark Statz L CALL TO ORDER Mayor Capra called the March 12, 2008, City Council meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Capra removed Item 3 from VII. Old Business. Mayor Capra added new Item 3 to VII. Old Business. Motion by Council Member Broussard-Vickers seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve the agenda as amended. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. III. PUBLIC HEARINGS None IV. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES 1. February 12, 2008 City Council/Plannin~ & Zoning Joint Meeting Minutes Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Lee, to approve the February 12, 2008 Joint City Council/Planning & Zoning Joint Meeting Minutes City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes March 12, 2008 as presented. Motion carried. (3/0/2 -Council members Broussard-Vickers and Paar abstained due to their absence). 2. February 27, 2008 City Council Meeting Minutes Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve the February 27, 2008 City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. Motion carried. (4/0/1 - Councilmember Broussard abstained due to her absence). V. CONSENT AGENDA 1. City of Centerville February 28, 2008 through March 12, 2008 Claims 2. Centennial Fire District Claims through March 3, 2008 3. Clean Water Legacy Agreement Motion by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. VL AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES 1. Representative Robert Dettmer Representative Dettmer addressed the Council and the audience. He commented on his experience as a new state Representative, aformer teacher and coach, and a current member of the Army Reserve. He discussed the current bonding bill, the $34 billion budget, and the need to prioritize where money is spent. Representative Dettmer discussed the transportation bill and the tax bill. He stated that he serves on four committees including Veteran's Affairs, K-12 Education Finance, Education Policy, and the Education Workforce Committees. He stressed the importance of getting involved. He listed five governing principles he lives by: Does it make common sense? Is it fiscally responsible and lower taxes? Does it increase our personal responsibility and promote individual freedom? Does it make our families become stronger? Will it provide safety and security for our citizens? 2. Mr. Grey Kieselhorst, Centerville Lion's a. 2008 Easter E Hunt -Special Event Permit (Previously A~proved~ Mr. Kieselhorst requested the use of Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park on March 22, 2008 for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. b. 2008 Fete des Lacs -City Funding (Festival/Fishing Contest) Parade Mr. Kieselhorst distributed the information and schedule for the 18th Annual Fete des Lacs Festival. He stated that the Roaring 20's is the theme for the festival. He requested Page 2 of 6 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes March 12, 2008 the City contribute $19,044.00 towards the festival. Mr. Kieselhorst discussed the schedule of events. Mayor Capra questioned City Administrator Larson about the money budgeted for the festival. City Administrator Larson replied about $20,000 was budgeted for the festival; however, this amount did not include the parade. Mayor Capra stated that she would like the City Attorney to research several items on the list presented by Mr. Kieselhorst prior to approving the request. c. Temporary Gambling Permit (Raffle - 05/19/08 to 08-03/08 and Bingo from 08/01/08 to 08/03/08 Mr. Kieselhorst stated that the Lions Club is not sure bingo would be part of the event. He stated a mud volleyball tournament might be considered. d. Fete des Lacs Parade Mr. Kieselhorst commented a parade might not occur this year. Discussion ensued. Consensus reached to ask City Administrator Larson to draft a letter from Council and discuss a parade route with Mr. Doug Fischer, Anoka County. VII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Consider Agreement for Local Assessor Services with Mr. Kenneth Tolzmann, SAMA (Tabled from Previously Meetings) City Attorney Glaser commented that he reviewed the insurance and contract and deemed it appropriate. He recommended approval of the agreement. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve the Agreement for Local Assessor Services with Mr. Kenneth Tolzmann, SAMA as presented and approved by the City Attorney. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Engineer's Report on Hidden Sprin.~ Park City Engineer Statz presented information regarding exploring amore substantial shoreline restoration stabilization technique than was originally proposed. He presented a sketch and cost estimate for the revised approach to restore the shoreline at Hidden Page 3 of 6 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes March 12, 2008 Spring Park. He requested that cost participation be considered by the City for the materials, which are above and beyond the original design. City Engineer Statz stated that he wanted the Council to be comfortable with the design and plantings. He displayed photos of the before and after proposed look. Discussion ensued. Councilmember Lee recommended this proposal be presented to the Parks and Recreation Committee before it is approved. City Engineer Statz stated that the amount of $6,260 would be the total cost to the City. Consensus reached to add this to the all-committee joint meeting agenda of Apri12, 2008. Closing on New Public Works Building City Administrator Larson reported the building is substantially complete. He requested that Council consider closing on the project prior to completing the work. He explained the proposal is to close and escrow approximately $75,000 (in addition to the warranty escrow of $100,000). Mayor Capra requested awalk-through of the building prior to closing. City Administrator Larson distributed a list of additional items for approval in the amount of $7,650. Mr. Paul Palzer, Public Works Director, requested an upgraded polyurethane coating be applied to the concrete floor for better protection. He reported that the cost is about $16,000; however, the lifespan is about 20 years. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve the upgraded coating at a cost not to exceed $16,000. Councilmember Paar questioned which funds would pay for the additional costs. City Administrator Larson replied that it would probably come from the Utility Fund. Motion carried (4/1) (Councilmember Paar opposed.) VIII. NEW BUSINESS Centerville Lion's Request for Funding Page 4 of 6 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes March 12, 2008 a. Fete des Lacs Funding (Festival/Fishing Contest b. Temporary Gamblin P.~ ermit Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve the Temporary Gambling Permit (Raffle - 05/19/08 to 08-03/08 and Bingo from 08/01/08 to 08/03/08). All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Sager's Bar & Grill Request for Renewal of 2:00 a.m. Option Liquor Serving Application Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve Sager's Bar & Grill Request for Renewal of 2:00 a.m. Option Liquor Serving Application. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Recommendation to Purchase Konica-Minolta Copier ($10,427 + Tax) Bud eg ted Item. City Administrator Larson stated that the current copier would be moved to Public Works. Mayor Capra questioned whether the old copier in Public Works could be donated. City Administrator Larson replied that it could if someone wanted it. Motion by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve the Purchase Konica-Minolta Copier ($10,427 + Tax) Budgeted Item. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES Administrator Larson City Administrator Larson reported that road restrictions go on March 14, 2008 City Administrator Larson reported that photos were taken of properties relative to the nuisance abatement on properties around the City. City Administrator Larson reported that the downtown sidewalk street work is scheduled for June/July 2008. A mock up is required to ensure the color combinations are correct. He suggested the concrete in front of City Hall be rebuilt as the mock up rather than destroy the mock up from the downtown. 2. CERT Update - (Tabled until the next meeting.) Page 5 of 6 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes March 12, 2008 Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to recess the March 12, 2007 City Council Meeting at 7:55 p.m. to conduct a site inspection of the new Public Works facility. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Capra reconvened the City Council meeting at 8:25 p.m. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, to approve the Closing on the New Public Works Building as presented with the addition of the extras not to exceed $7,650 and escrow of $75,000 and $100,000 warrantee escrow. Motion carried (4/1) (Councilmember Paar opposed). X. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Broussard, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to adiourn the March 12, 2008 City Council Meeting at 8:30 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Transcribed by: Dianna Wise, Recording Secretary Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Page 6 of 6