HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-03-12 CC WS - ApprovedCITY OF CENTERVILLE
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING
March 12, 2008
8:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Mary Capra
Council Member Linda Broussard
Council Member Michelle Lakso
Council Member Tom Lee
Council Member Jeff Paar
ABSENT: None
STAFF: City Administrator Dallas Larson
City Attorney Kurt Glaser
City Engineer Mark Statz
L CALL TO ORDER
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Mayor Capra called the March 12, 2008, City Council Work Session to order at 8:31 p.m.
II. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
a. Downtown Redevelopment -Beard Group Update
City Engineer presented options for the downtown redevelopment.
Discussion ensued.
Mayor Capra requested the original Pavement Management Plan for review. She stated
she would like to know which streets were pushed back and which were scheduled for
2009.
b. 2009 Street Improvement Project/Pavement Management Plan
City Engineer distributed a copy of the 2009 Street Improvement Project/Pavement
Management Plan and discussed Option 1.
Discussion ensued.
Councilmember Broussard-Vickers stated that she has an issue related to the requirement
to hook up to City water. She stated that if what the City is really trying to do is support
the City water system could be done a different way. She indicated that everyone
benefits whether they hook up to City water system or not. She recommended that an
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March 12, 2008
alternative for everyone sharing the cost of supporting the City water system whether or
not they are hooked up. She questioned whether the City could force residents to share in
the cost without hooking up. She recommended that a fair share number be agreed to and
then determine the legalities. She wants to support the program; however, she did not
approve of forcing individuals.
Councilmember Lee commented that the ordinance was difficult to enforce in 2004.
Discussion ensued.
Mayor Capra stated that Council needs to know who has the authority to require
individuals to cap wells. She requested that City Attorney Glaser research how this could
be accomplished. She requested that a fee be calculated by Finance Director Meyer.
City Engineer Statz recommended that Council call for a public hearing at the next
Council meeting.
c. Foreclosure Statistics
City Administrator Larson distributed the foreclosure rates for Anoka County cities. He
provided information that would be included in utilities bills concerning the Minnesota
Home Ownership Center.
d. Inspector/Project Coordinator Position
This item was not discussed.
e. Draft Ordinance for Deferment of Special Assessments
This item was not discussed.
III. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Capra adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m.
Transcribed by:
Dianna Wise, Recording Secretary
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