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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-10-08 CC - ApprovedCITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 8, 2008 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held its regularly scheduled meeting on October 8, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Mary Capra Council Member Linda Broussard-Vickers Council Member Michelle Lakso o Council Member Tom Lee ~~~ ~ ~ ~ ABSENT: Council Member Jeff Paar ~~ STAFF: City Administrator Dallas Larson City Attorney Kurt Glaser L CALL TO ORDER Mayor Capra called the October 8, 2008, City Council Meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. II. PUBLIC COMMENT(S) Mrs. Barb Carter, 6913 Sumac Court, reported that residents cannot walk on the sidewalks in the Pheasant March neighborhood because of the overgrowth of weeds. She brought photos to show to the City Council. Mayor Capra assured Mrs. Carter that they will have a staff member look at it, and they will get back to her. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Capra made the following additions to the Agenda: Consent Agenda, Item 1: Added page 14A. New Business: Added Item 4, Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation for Approval of Creative Kids Signage New Business: Added Item 5, Mr. Terry Sager's (Kelly's) Request for Payment Schedule for Liquor License Fees Page 1 of 8 City of Centerville City Council Meeting October 8, 2008 Motion by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve the October 8, 2008, Agenda as amended. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES City of Centerville September 17, 2008, Joint Committee/Commission/Council Work Session Meeting Minutes Motion by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve the September 17, 2008, Joint Committee/Commission/Council Work Session Meeting Minutes, as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2. September 24, 2008, City Council Meeting Minutes Mayor Capra made the following changes to the September 24, 2008, City Council Meeting Minutes: On Page 4 of 11, the second paragraph under New Business, Item 1, City Communications: the wording "that plan" was changed to "a plan." On Page 4 of 11, the fifth paragraph under New Business, Item 1, City Communications: the wording "from developer fees" was changed to "from park dedication fees." On Page 5 of 11, the last paragraph was changed to read "Councilmember Paar stated that he will not..." Motion by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Council Member Lee, to approve the September 24, 2008, City Council Meeting Minutes, as amended. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. V. CONSENT AGENDA 1. City of Centerville September 25, 2008, through October 8, 2008, Claims 2. Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Troje, 1728 Meadow Lane -Encroachment Agreement - Fence Councilmember Broussard-Vickers requested that Items 3 and 4 of the Consent Agenda be pulled for discussion. Motion by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve Items 1 and 2 of the Consent Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Sbecial Event/Noise Permit - Mr. Tom Lee_ 7179 Brian Drive Page 2 of 8 City of Centerville City Council Meeting October 8, 2008 Councilmember Broussard-Vickers stated that she was not aware that a Special Event/Noise Permit was ever issued before for an individual. Councilmember Lakeo stated that this type of permit is utilized for events such as block parties, outdoor events at the parks and liquor establishments. City Administrator Larson replied that this could be done. 4. License Agreement for Use of GIS Database & License for Use of Digital Ortho & Oblique Aerial Photographs o City Administrator Larson reported that new photos would be provided. Motion by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve Items 3 and 4 of the Consent Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. VL AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES 1. Fire Chief Jerry Streich - (Fire Prevention Month Activities & Fire Fi'~hter Recruitment) Fire Chief Jerry Streich stated that Centennial Fire District 2 covers Centerville, Lino Lakes and Circle Pines. He emphasized that October is Fire Prevention Month, and fire officials will encourage citizens to focus on fire prevention. Fire prevention will also be stressed in the schools. Fire Chief Streich stated that most fires occur during the winter months, and over one-half of fire fatalities did not have working fire alarms. Fire Chief Streich advised that a Recruitment Session will take place on Saturday, November 1, at 9 a.m., at Centennial Fire District 2. Applicants must be 18 or older. They will have a PowerPoint demonstration, fire fighters will be there to answer questions and fire equipment will be available. Anyone interested can go to City website or call Centennial Fire District 2. 2. Road Projects Mayor Capra stated that businesses in the downtown area have taken a hit because of the road projects. She suggested doing a promotional mailer to continue to keep citizens up- to-date, advise them that these downtown businesses are open for business and encourage citizens to once again come downtown. VII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Fall Cleanup Days -SCORE Fund Disbursement Options Page 3 of 8 City of Centerville City Council Meeting October 8, 2008 City Administrator Larson stated that there was a memo in the Councilmembers' packets, outlining a proposal regarding the remaining SCORE funds. This proposal would apply the remaining SCORE funds to Centerville residents' statements, giving each resident a one-time credit of approximately $7.34. City Administrator Larson stated that the exact amount would be confirmed when we are certain that all bills are paid. VIII. NEW BUSINESS Res. #08-OXX - Authorizing the Finance Director to Transfer Funds City Administrator Larson stated that this is a housekeeping-type of action to close out inactive funds. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve Res. #08-OXX -Authorizing the Finance Director to transfer funds to close out inactive funds. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Res. #08-OXX - Authorizing the Finance Director to Transfer Funds to Close Out Inactive Funds City Administrator Larson stated that, again, this would be done to close out inactive funds. Motion made by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve Res. #08-OXX -Authorizing the Finance Director to transfer funds to close out inactive funds. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Parks & Recreation Committee Recommendation to Authorize Centennial Lakes Youth Hockey Assoc. Use of Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park Ice Rink for the 2008-2009 Season Councilmember Lee stated that this is the same request the Centennial Lakes Youth Hockey Association makes annually. The Parks and Recreation Committee recommends authorization, with the stipulation that Centennial Lakes Youth Hockey Association takes care of the rink and locks things up each time they are finished. Motion made by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Broussard- Vickers, to authorize Centennial Lakes Youth Hockey Association to use the Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park Ice Rink for the 2008-2009 Season, with the stipulation that they take care of the rink and lock things up each time they are finished. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation for Approval of Creative Kids Si~nage Page 4 of 8 City of Centerville City Council Meeting October 8, 2008 City Administrator Larson stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission discussed this when they met on October 7. He stated that there is some sense of urgency to get this approved quickly. The signage would be located near the driveway entrance, on the east side of the road entering Center Street. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval, provided the signage is set back at least 10 feet and that it is at least 6 feet above the road elevation. Motion made by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Broussard- Vickers, to approve the signage for Creative Kids, provided the signage is set back at least 10 feet from the property line and that it is at least 6 feet above the road elevation to the bottom of the sign. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Terry Sa e.~ is (Kelly's) Request for a Payment Schedule for his Liquor License Fees for 2009 City Administrator Larson stated that Mr. Sager has lost a lot of business because of the construction, causing him some financial problems. Mr. Sager is requesting that he be allowed to pay his liquor license fees for 2009 on a 6-month payment plan. City Attorney Glaser replied that the City has a requirement that a liquor license be paid a year in advance. However, the City also has a provision for a temporary liquor license for shorter periods of time. He stated that this could possibly be done with 6 extensions of the liquor license. The only other option would be to amend the code. Councilmember Broussard-Vickers inquired about how they could "undo" his license if he did not make a payment. Councilmember Lee replied that the license would be paid two months in advance for each renewal. City Attorney Glaser inquired whether they could have a problem with his taxes in October. Councilmember Lee stated that he would like to work with business owners to keep them in Centerville. Councilmember Broussard-Vickers stated that they would need to see his insurance certificate each time he renewed his license. City Attorney Glaser replied that, as part of his renewal, they could require that he provide his insurance certificate. Mayor Capra stated that this could be considered an economic hardship because of the road project. Page 5 of 8 City of Centerville City Council Meeting October 8, 2008 The Council was open to the possibility and will consider the matter when the license application is submitted for approval. IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES 1. City Administrator, Mr. Dallas Larson Code Revisions City Administrator Larson stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission has completed the revisions to Codes 150 through 155. A hearing will be scheduled in November, with a recommendation to the Council for the changes. Comprehensive Plan City Administrator Larson stated that, following the October 9, the comment period would be closed. He stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommends that the Council give their preliminary approval at their next meeting, with the understanding that a hearing will be held after the Plan has been thoroughly reviewed by the Council. City Administrator Larson reported that the deadline for all the metro cities is the end of December. He stated that Centerville would like to get their plan in early. Downtown Area City Administrator Larson reported that the downtown area sidewalks, streets, and lighting should be substantially complete by the end of October. Mayor Capra stated that they need to make sure that the standing water issue is taken care of at Eagle Trail and Main Street. Councilmember Lee inquired whether they have a schedule as to when it will be completed. City Administrator Larson replied that they will be back in the spring. He stated that the bulk of work has been done, so the rest should go more quickly. Councilmember Lee inquired whether City Administrator Larson could ask the County when the road will be open through town. He stated that there will be a lot of activities coming up next summer, and they would like to start the planning process. 2. Councilmember Tom Lee Parks & Recreation Committee Councilmember Lee stated that the last meeting of the Parks & Recreation Committee was pretty short. He stated that their big concern has been making sure that McBride Park would be complete, and the repair work done, before they pay for it. Councilmember Lee stated that there have been some issues with teens at Eagle Park. He stated that the lighting is not in the best location for the park. The Parks & Recreation Page 6 of 8 City of Centerville City Council Meeting October 8, 2008 Committee would like to move the light or add another light. They have also received some requests by residents to add more lights to the parks. The Parks & Recreation Committee believes that adding additional lights would keep down the number of nuisance calls. Mayor Capra suggested that they check on the DNR Grant to earmark and thin out some of the trees in Eagle Park to preserve the healthier trees. Councilmember Lee added that the trees in Eagle Park are so dense that they block views for people who are up to no good. Police Governing Board Update Councilmember Lee reported that the Police Governing Board has received some letters of appreciation. However, there have been some letters in which residents think Centerville's Police Department is not necessary and is unfriendly. Councilmember Lee stated that some of the Police Department's response time has been as short as 1 minute. The Police Governing Board would like acommunity-oriented Police Department. Despite the few negative letters, the majority of the residents think the Police Department is doing a good job. Councilmember Lee reported that a study was conducted regarding the use of hybrid vehicles. Unfortunately, the hybrid vehicles did not prove to be suitable for the Police Department. 3. Mayor Mary Capra Citizens Corps Council Mayor Capra reported that she met with Eagle Brook, St. Genevieve's and others. The Citizens Corps Council will expand into Circle Pines and Lexington to make a Master Plan in the event of an emergency. Mayor Capra stated that they hope to have it all coordinated by the end of the year. She added that theirs will be the first Citizens Corps Council in the County. She stated that they learned a great deal from Hugo, and they are putting all that knowledge to good use. East Block 7 Mayor Capra requested to look at an aerial photograph. She stated that Centerville has not done any eminent domain in this area. The City purchased a couple of properties, noting the properties were not taken, there was a Purchase Agreement. X. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to adiourn the October 8, 2008, City Council Meeting. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Capra adjourned the October 8, 2008, City Council Meeting at 7:10 p.m. Page 7 of 8 City of Centerville City Council Meeting October 8, 2008 Transcribed by: Bonita Kaska, Recording Secretary Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc Page 8 of 8