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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-12-10 CC - ApprovedCITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2008 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held its regularly scheduled meeting on December 10, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Mary Capra (Arrived at 6:56 p.m.) Council Member Linda Broussard-Vickers ~~ ~ Council Member Michelle Lakso ~ ~~ Council Member Tom Lee ~ ~ ~ UJ Council Member Jeff Paar p UUUJJ___ a STAFF: City Administrator Dallas Larson City Attorney Kurt Glaser City Engineer Mark Statz L CALL TO ORDER Acting Mayor Lee called the December 10, 2008, City Council Meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Acting Mayor Lee made the following additions to the Agenda: Under Consent Agenda, Item 1, added Page 9a Under Old Business, added Item 4, 2008 SCORE Funds -Balance Remaining Under New Business, Item 5, added b, (Off-Sale) -Centerville Liquor Barrel Under New Business, Item 5, added c, (On-Sale & Sunday) - Wiseguys Pizza Under New Business, Item Sa, added a, Centerville Liquor Barrel Under New Business, Item Sa, added b, Corner Express Under New Business, added Item 14, Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement Joint Powers Agreement Under New Business, added Item 15, Authorization to Engage Abdo, Eick & Meyers to Provide 2008 Auditing Services Page 1 of 11 City of Centerville City Council Meeting December 10, 2008 Motion by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve the December 10, 2008, Agenda as amended. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. III. PUBLIC HEARING None IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 24, 2008, City Council Meeting Minutes Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Paar to approve the November 24, 2008, City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2. December 1, 2008, City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Broussard-Vickers to approve the December 1, 2008, City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. December 2, 2008, City Council Truth in Taxation Hearing Special Meeting Minutes Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Broussard-Vickers to approve the December 2, 2008, City Council Truth in Taxation Hearing Special Meeting Minutes as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously (2/0). Two exceptions: Council Member Lee and Council Member Paar did not attend this meeting. V. CONSENT AGENDA City of Centerville November 26, 2008, through December 10, 2008, Claims 2. Centennial Fire District Claims through December 1, 2008 2008 SCORE Funds -Balancing Remaining Councilmember Paar requested that Item 3 be pulled for discussion. Motion by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve Items 1, 2 and 4 of the Consent Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Page 2 of 11 City of Centerville City Council Meeting December 10, 2008 3. Parks & Recreation Committee Recommendation to Expend Funds to Provide Skate Ni~ht_ (21 at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park -Not to Exceed 51.000 Councilmember Paar inquired whether there are budgeted funds would come from the 2009 budget. Acting Mayor Lee replied that yes, there are still Budget funds available. Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, to approve Item 3 of the Consent Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously . VL AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES 1. Sgt. Pat Aldridge -Police Updates Sgt. Aldridge appeared to give the City Council the latest police updates. Some of the updates he reported were: • Bank Robbery Training was conducted at Main Street Bank. Sgt. Aldridge pointed out that this time of year is the most prevalent time for bank robberies. • Tobacco Compliance Checks were conducted, and they all passed. • Anew CSO was hired. • Training was conducted in liquor establishments to train employees how to recognize false ID's. • The Department received new guns (AR 15's), and all officers have been trained on them. • Officers have been commended by school officials for their presence in the school and reading to the students. • During the past week, recognition was given to Police Reserves. • On December, Officer B.J. Stepan will begin his first CPR Class training. • Despite many traffic stops, only 24 citations were issued. Most of the stops were warnings. Sgt. Aldridge reported on some of the latest City events: • There was an armed robbery Halloween night, and an arrest was made. • There was a school bus safety issue the beginning of November, involving a suspicious vehicle that was observed by several citizens. This turned out to be nothing, but Sgt. Aldridge commended the citizens for recognizing and reporting possible problems. • There was a residence burglary. It is suspected that the burglar knew the victim. • The C-Shifters have continued monitoring Centerville. A program was started to hear the concerns of the elderly at two buildings and providing visibility. • There was an open-garage issue. Page 3 of 11 City of Centerville City Council Meeting December 10, 2008 • There was vandalism at LaMotte Park, which appears to be done by younger children. VII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Centerville Business Directory 2009-2010 Acting Mayor Lee stated that, every couple years, a new directory is created to ensure that all the businesses are included. City Administrator Larson stated that the City Staff's recommended proposal was in the Councilmember's packets. The Staff recommended doing a color cover but then, to keep the cost down, doing the balance of the directory in black and white. He stated that the third column of the handout shows a cost of $2,630, but the cost should be $3,030. He added that, if they receive enough advertising sales, they will upgrade the directory. Acting Mayor Lee reported that the last directory was created in 2007. City Administrator Larson stated the City was estimating, with the help of advertising, the cost to be $400 but were hoping the cost will be $0 for the City. Councilmember Paar stated that he felt this is an absolute must. He added that, because of all the bad times businesses have had to deal with because of the road work, this is the least they can do to help them. Councilmember Lakso stated that she also recommended approval. Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, to approve moving forward with the 2009-2010 Centerville Business Directory, with City participation not to exceed $500. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Res. #08-032 - Amending Res. #08-015 Associated with Ordering the 2009 Street Improvement Project City Administrator Larson stated that, some weeks ago, the City Council approved the project, which included some streets that are now not included. He stated that this Resolution tightens the project up to only those streets in the original bid, and it will take out the water main portion. He added that this is necessary to stay within the 20% minimum special assessment. He stated that a second Resolution will be needed. Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, to approve Res. #8-032 -Amending Res. #08-015 Associated with Ordering the 2009 Street Improvement Proiect, as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Page 4 of 11 City of Centerville City Council Meeting December 10, 2008 Res. #08-033 -Calling for a Public Hearing for the 2009 Street Improvement Project Special Assessments City Administrator Larson stated that this is the second Resolution. He recommended scheduling a Public Hearing on January 7, 2009. Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve Res. #8-033 -Calling for a Public Hearing for the 2009 Street Improvement Proiect Special Assessments, as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 4. 2008 SCORE Funds -Balance Remaining City Administrator Larson stated that the City Staff recommends using the balance of the 2008 SCORE funds to reduce the recycling bills of the citizens. Included in the Council Members' packets is a memo from Staff indicating the credit would be approximately $7 for each resident. This is being recommended so the funds do not go back to the County. Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Lakso, to approve applying all remaining unused 2008 SCORE funds to credits on the citizens' recyclin~ bills. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. VIII. NEW BUSINESS Res. #08-034 - Approving the 2009 Budget City Administrator Larson stated that, at the Truth in Taxation Hearing, Finance Director, John Meyer, reviewed the budget with the City Council, and all their questions were answered. This Resolution adopts the budget. Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, to approve Res, #08-034 -Approving the 2009 Budget. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Res. #08-035 -Adopting Final Tax Levy Collectable in 2009 Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, to approve Res. #08-035 -Adopting Final Tax Levy Collectable in 2009, in the amount of $2,043,820. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Res. #08-036 - Approving Abatement of Special Assessment on PIN #823-31-22- 33-0070, 1685 Dupre Road City Administrator Larson stated that this assessment should not have been charged and would be returned to the property owner. Page 5 of 11 City of Centerville City Council Meeting December 10, 2008 Motion by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve Res. #08-036 -Approving Abatement of Special Assessment on PIN #R23-31-22-33-0070, 1685 Dupre Road. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Parks & Recreation Committee Request for Joint Work Session Re a.~ rding Managing Park Related Projects Acting Mayor Lee stated that the Parks & Recreation Committee met the previous week and exhibited frustration with the management ofpark-related projects. They would like to meet with the City Council, as a whole, and with Public Works, to figure out how to have better communication to ensure that what goes in the Park performs the same function as what the Parks & Recreation Committee originally desired. Mayor Capra stated that she believed it was a good idea to include all the committees. Councilmember Lakso stated that she agreed that it should be more focused. Councilmember Lee stated a concern that, having all the committees there, would bog down the discussions. Mayor Capra inquired about the Parks & Recreation Committee's Agenda. Councilmember Lee replied that they would prefer to have the process started in January. Mayor Capra suggested looking at the regular City Council Meetings in January and having this Joint Work Session after one of those. Councilmember Broussard-Vickers stated that her preference would be to have the Joint Work Session on February 4. Councilmember Lee replied that that would be acceptable. Mayor Capra suggested that the Parks and Recreation Committee formulate what they would like to see in final format, including some ideas and possible examples of where they feel things were changed. Councilmember Lee stated that he will email members of the Parks and Recreation Committee and copy the Council members. He added that, as the date got closer, he would send a reminder. 5. Liquor License Renewal a. (Off-Sale, On-Sale & Sunday) -Trio Inn b. (Off-Sale) -Centerville Liquor Barrel c. (On Sale and Sunday) - Wiseguys Pizza Page 6 of 11 City of Centerville City Council Meeting December 10, 2008 City Administrator Larson stated that any license renewal would be on the condition that all businesses were up to date with their taxes and insurance. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, to approve the Liquor License Renewals for Trio Inn (Off-Sale, On-Sale &Sundavl, Centerville Liquor Barrel (Off-Sale) and Wise~uys Pizza (On-Sale and Sundayh provided all businesses, meet all of the license requirements, are up to date with their taxes and insurance. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Sa. Tobacco License Renewal a. Centerville Liquor Barrel b. Corner Express c. Trio Inn Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, to approve the Tobacco License Renewals of Centerville Liquor Barrel, Corner Express and Trio Inn. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 6. Ordinance #22, Second Series - 2009 Fee Schedule City Administrator Larson stated that this Ordinance proposes raising building permit fees, the utility fees, sewer trunk system fees for new hookups, water access fees and storm water charges permit fees. City Administrator Larson also stated that this is proposing billing residents bi-monthly, instead of quarterly. He stated that it would be easier for citizens to pay the smaller amounts, so it would reduce delinquencies. Councilmember Broussard-Vickers stated that billing bi-monthly would be a 50% increase in bill distribution, so it would cause additional expenses for the City. City Administrator Larson stated that it would require additional staff time. Discussion ensued. Councilmember Broussard-Vickers inquired whether they would be sending notices to everyone regarding the fee changes. City Administrator Larson stated that April 1, 2009, would probably be the first time the changes will appear. He stated that they would put a notation on the previous bill. Mayor Capra suggested that, regarding Park Dedication fees, they should look at what neighboring communities have done. City Administrator Larson stated that they could do some research. Page 7 of 11 City of Centerville City Council Meeting December 10, 2008 Motion by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Council Member Lee, to approve Ordinance #22, Second Series - 2009 Fee Schedule, with the appropriate changes to remain with quarterly utility billing. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 7. Ordinance #23, Second Series -Chapter 31, 32 City Attorney Glaser stated that these changes would give them the ability to do background checks. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve Ordinance #23 Second Series -Chapter 31, 32. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 8. Ordinance #24. Second Series - Chatter 50 & 51 Motion by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Council Member Lee, to table Ordinance #24 Second Series -Chapter 50 & 51. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 9. Ordinance #25, Second Series -Chapter 71 City Attorney Glaser stated that this Ordinance is amending the penalty section, adding some new penalties, and changing some penalties to misdemeanors. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, to approve Ordinance #25, Second Series -Chapter 71. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 10. Ordinance #26, Second Series -Chapters 91, 92 and 94 City Attorney Glaser stated that this Ordinance amends the public nuisance regulations, and added controlled substances. It adds that drug paraphernalia found in cars would be changed to a misdemeanor, instead of a petty misdemeanor (with presence of drug residue). Councilmember Lee inquired whether this also pertains to marijuana. City Attorney Glaser replied that they can usually find the marijuana but, with meth, they can usually find the residue only. City Administrator Larson stated that, among others, this also includes weapons regulations, boat launching regulations, and wording regarding promiscuous public behavior. Page 8 of 11 City of Centerville City Council Meeting December 10, 2008 Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Paar, to approve Ordinance #26, Second Series -Chapters 91, 92 and 94, as discussed. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 11. Ordinance #XX, Second Series -Chapters 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 118 & 120 City Attorney Glaser stated that a number of changes are being made, regarding the application process, background checks and certain criteria, to make them all uniform. Motion by Councilmember Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Councilmember Paar, to table Ordinance #XX, Second Series -Chapters 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 118 & 120. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 12. Ordinance #XX, Second Series -Chapter 130 City Attorney Glaser stated that this Ordinance changes some regulations regarding the discharge of firearms. He stated that they also took out some penalty clauses at the end. Discussion ensued. Motion by Councilmember Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Councilmember Lakso, to table Ordinance #XX, Second Series -Chapter 130. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 13. Proposal for Use of Old Public Works Site (7087 - 20th Avenue South) for Restoration of 1950 Studebaker Fire Truck City Administrator Larson and Mayor Capra recommended tabling this proposal until additional information was obtained. Motion by Councilmember Lakso, seconded by Councilmember Broussard-Vickers to table Proposal for Use of Old Public Works Site (7087 - 20th Avenue South) for Restoration of 1950 Studebaker Fire Truck. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 14. Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement Joint Powers Agreement City Administrator Larson stated that the Staff feels Centerville should be part of this Agreement. City Attorney Glaser stated that this is not the best Agreement, but politically they are not in a position to change it. Page 9 of 11 City of Centerville City Council Meeting December 10, 2008 Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Broussard-Vickers, to approve Centerville being included in the Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement Joint Powers Agreement. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 15. Authorization to Engage Abdo, Eick & Meyers to Provide 2008 Auditing Services Conversation ensued. Motion by Councilmember Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Councilmember Lee to approve the Engagement Letter for Abdo, Eick, & Meyers to Provide 2008 Auditing Services, subiect a 5% Concession on the Proposed Fee in the September 2008 Offer of Services Letter. Motion carried (4/1). Mayor Capra opposed. X. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES City Administrator, Dallas Larson a. Downtown Li~htin~Business Promotion (Ubdate City Administrator Larson reported that there was a good turnout for the Downtown Lighting Ceremony the previous night. After the Ceremony, citizens went to the City Hall for refreshments. He stated that, overall, this was a good promotion. Mayor Capra stated that three Centerville residents won a Cougar cash prize. She stated that businesses were pleased with the events. Mayor Capra stated that she would like to thank City Clerk, Teresa Bender, and the City Staff. b. Goal Setting Session (Update City Administrator Larson recommended that this Goal Setting Session be put on the schedule for February 2009. Mayor Capra requested that the Council members consider this and bring suggested dates to the Council Meeting at the end of the month. c. Upcomin.~ Dates City Administrator Larson stated that the City Council received a handout, showing dates for upcoming City meetings and events. One of the dates for a City Council Meeting is on Veterans Day, so it was suggested that that City Council Meeting be rescheduled. He stated that the meeting on May 11, 2009, should be moved to May 10, 2009. Page 10 of 11 City of Centerville City Council Meeting December 10, 2008 City Administrator Larson stated that, since Christmas Day is on a Thursday, staff proposes that the City Office would be closed on Friday, December 26 with all employees that wish to have off, using PTO leave. He stated that December 26 will be taken as a vacation day by City employees and would not be additional holiday leave. d. Parks & Recreation Committee -Skate Nights January 10 and February 14 Councilmember Lee reported that the Parks & Recreation Committee approved two Skate Nights on January 10 and February 14. He added that popcorn and hot chocolate would be provided. e. Alexandra House Mayor Capra stated that Alexandra House is seeking gift card donations for the families they support. f. Planning & Zoning Commission Councilmember Broussard-Vickers stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission has two new members. X. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, to adiourn the December 10, 2008, City Council Meeting. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Capra adjourned the December 10, 2008, City Council Meeting at 8:00 p.m. Transcribed by: Bonita Kaska, Recording Secretary Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc Page 11 of 11