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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-10-27 CC CITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 27, 2004 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled meeting on October 27, 2004, at City Hall, 1880 Main Street. PRESENT: Mayor Terry Sweeney Council Member Paar Council Member Capra Council Member Broussard Vickers Council Member Lee ABSENT: None. STAFF: City Administrator Ms. Moore-Sykes City Attorney Mr. Hoeft City Engineer Mr. Peterson I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Sweeney called the October 27, 2004, City Council meeting to order at 6:38 p.m. II. SET AGENDA Mayor Sweeney added the October 25, work session minutes, public works high speed internet, Halloween decorations, administrator search, 6878 Deer Court lack of sod, the stop sign at Center Street and Pheasant Lane and removed 02-065 from Old Business. Ms. Moore-Sykes requested that the Mr. Lynn proposal and Mr. Burke be added to the agenda. Motion by Council Member Capra, seconded by Council Member Paar to approve the agenda as amended. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. III. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES 1.October 13, 2004 Council Meeting Minutes Mayor Sweeney requested that a notation be made on Page 4 of 10 to indicate that the wood duck house approval was a request and recommendation for funds from the Parks and Recreation budget. On Page 9 of 10 correct the motion to read motion carried and remove unanimously. City of Centerville October 27, 2004 Council Meeting Minutes Council Member Capra noted that Council Member Lee had abstained from voting on the motion on Page 2 of 10. Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Capra to approve the October 13, 2004 Council Meeting Minutes as amended. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2. City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes of October 13, 2004 Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Lee to approve the October 13, 2004 Council Work Session Meeting Minutes as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 3. City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes of October 25, 2004 Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Paar to approve the October 25, 2004 Council Work Session Meeting Minutes as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IV. CONSENT AGENDA 1.City of Centerville October 14, through October 27, 2004 Claims 2.Centennial Fire District Claims through October 15, 2004 3.Pay Request #3, Maguire Iron – Elevated 500,000 Gallon Water Tower - $325,200.20 4.Pay Equity/Review Study Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Broussard Vickers to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. V. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES 1. Mr. Paul Palzer (Monthly Update) Mr. Palzer provided a monthly update to Council indicating the street projects are wrapping up and snow removal equipment is ready to go. Mr. Palzer indicated that as of December 1 the County is going to 800 megahertz radios and then recommended the City consider discussing the purchase of radios at a future work session. He then said that Staff would like to look at obtaining two radios in 2005 and then one per year after that at a cost of $2,600 per radio. Mr. Palzer asked for an accounting of the public works budget to see if a few small equipment items can be purchased yet this year. Page 2 of 10 City of Centerville October 27, 2004 Council Meeting Minutes Mr. Palzer indicated that public works would be flushing hydrants next week. 2. Mr. John Magill (Commercial Properties) Impact of Proposed CSAH 14/Main Street Widening Mr. Magill addressed Council on behalf of several local businesses and outlined their th concerns with the County’s plan for access onto 20 Avenue. Council Member Broussard Vickers indicated she had attended the meeting concerning this matter and then outlined for those in attendance the various options for access at that intersection. Mr. Magill indicated that the success of the existing businesses and the development of th the remaining property at the corner is dependent upon access at 20 Avenue and asked the City to work with them to convince the County to amend the plan. The Council discussed various scenarios and then asked that the business owners provide the City with a list of options in priority order for consideration. Council Member Capra expressed concern about big trucks accessing this site and at Northern Forest Products. She then said that she would like to see a representative of the group be invited to attend meetings with the engineer and public works to work on this. Mr. Peterson indicated that the transportation department at his office has looked at this and there is just too much of a safety hazard to put an opening that close to an intersection. th Mr. Magill indicated that they do not care what it looks like but they would like a 20 Avenue access. Mr. Vanderbeek commented that accommodations were made for the businesses in Blaine and he would like the same done for the businesses in Centerville. st Council discussed the possibility of relocating the 21 Avenue intersection to the west and requesting a stoplight. Mayor Sweeney suggested that the business owners get Lino Lakes involved as this affects property in that City as well. Council Member Broussard Vickers suggested that the business owners remain positive and provide suggestions as to how to solve the issue as best as possible rather than threatening lawsuits. Council Member Capra indicated that she has asked the engineers to provide information on future development needs for Centerville as far as what streets will go all the way through and what can be done to the north. Page 3 of 10 City of Centerville October 27, 2004 Council Meeting Minutes th Council set a work session for November 10, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the 20 Avenue access with the business owners. Council Member Capra asked Staff to contact Northern Forest Products and Goetz Landscaping to determine how the large trucks access their sites. 3. Mr. Paul Burke Cougar Cash Mr. Burke appeared before Council and asked for consideration of approval for the cougar cash program noting he had done research with the City of Hutchinson and was told that it takes approximately two to three hours per month for staff to manage this type of program. He further indicated that the EDC would like to have the cougar cash program up and running prior to the holiday season as a way to promote businesses in town. Council Member Capra indicated that with the business directory the EDC has spent the 2004 budget. She then said she would like to table this matter until there is a new administrator on board. Mr. Burke indicated that the EDC would like to have cougar cash available before the holiday season. He also noted that Hutchinson has not had an issue with bounced checks. Motion by Council Member Capra to table. The Motion failed for lack of a second. Mayor Sweeney indicated that the EDC has begun work on the business directory but they are not paying for it until 2005. Ms. Stephan indicated that EDC is $2,000 over budget but $4,000 was put back into the general fund from last year and Council did agree at that time to make it available, if it was needed. Council Member Lee asked how long it would take to get this program going. Mr. Burke indicated it would take two to three weeks. Council Member Capra asked if the school has anything remotely called cougar cash that the City would be infringing on. Mr. Burke indicated they did not. Council Member Capra indicated that she feels that there are a lot of staff issues to sort out now and she would like to wait but said she would support this if majority of Council wished to proceed. Page 4 of 10 City of Centerville October 27, 2004 Council Meeting Minutes Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Paar to approve the EDC request of $1,000 for the cougar cash program. Ayes – 4, Nays – 1(Broussard Vickers). Motion carried. VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS nd 1. Hunters Crossing 2 Addition, Phase I Proposed Assessments for Municipal Utilities and Street Improvements – Resolution #04-048 – Adoption of nd Assessments Associated with the Hunter’s Crossing 2 Addition, Phase I Subdivision Mayor Sweeney opened the public hearing at 6:45 p.m. Mr. Carlson asked Council to set the interest rate and the term for the assessment. He then asked that the escrow deposited for plans and specifications be returned to him. Motion by Council Member Capra, seconded by Council Member Paar to close the public hearing. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. City Attorney Hoeft noted for the record that the City received a letter of objection with regard to the assessments for Outlot B. Mayor Sweeney closed the public hearing at 6:47 p.m. Council discussed the interest rate and term and agreed to set them at 6% for 10 years. Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Lee to approve Resolution #04-048, the Adoption of Assessments Associated with the nd Hunter’s Crossing 2 Addition, Phase I Subdivision as amended to reflect 6% for 10 years. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Capra to approve the refund of escrowed funds in the amount of $12,500. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. League of Minnesota Cities Rate Study (Legal and Engineering Fees) City Attorney Hoeft recommended that the City solicit further information from the League on legal and engineering fees spent by other cities. Page 5 of 10 City of Centerville October 27, 2004 Council Meeting Minutes 2. High Speed Internet Access for Public Works Motion by Council Member Capra, seconded by Council Member Lee to approve the installation of high speed internet for public works as requested. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Halloween Decorations at 7154 Mill Road Mayor Sweeney indicated that he was asked to bring this to Council for discussion by a resident. City Attorney Hoeft indicated that the decorations are not in violation of any City Ordinance or state statute and the property owner has the right to exercise freedom of speech. 4. Administrator Search Council discussed the administrator search and Council Member Broussard Vickers indicated that she did not feel she was qualified to interview and select a City Administrator and would prefer to utilize a search firm as was done last time. Mayor Sweeney indicated that he would like to begin the process as it takes a long time to hire an administrator. Council Members Capra, Lee and Paar indicated that they would prefer to discuss the position with Mr. Meyer, the new Finance Director, as he has previous administrator experience prior to spending $20,000 to $25,000 on a search firm. Council Member Broussard Vickers indicated that her decision on the hiring of Mr. Meyer came based on a recommendation for a Finance Director and not an administrator and she does not feel that the two positions are interchangeable. Council Member Capra asked Staff to schedule a work session with Council, Ms. Moore- Sykes and Mr. Meyer to discuss the matter prior to the next Council Meeting. 5. 6878 Deer Court – Lack of Sod/Final Grading/Landscaping Mr. Glaeser appeared before Council and indicated that the lack of sod at 6878 Deer Court is causing runoff into the drain tile and the neighbors are afraid that it will fill up and cause a backup into their homes. He then asked Council to consider using the $1,500 escrow to have the grade redone and sod installed to stop the erosion. He further noted that he has done some investigating on this matter and the property owner feels it is not his responsibility and the builder feels it is not his responsibility so it is unlikely that it will get done. Page 6 of 10 City of Centerville October 27, 2004 Council Meeting Minutes Mr. Palzer informed Council that a sprinkler system is being installed at the property and he received a call from the contractor asking whether the City had hired someone to install the sod so it appears that either the builder or the homeowner has contracted to have the work done. Motion by Council Member Capra, seconded by Council Member Lee to direct public works to contract to have the grade restored and install sod utilizing the $1,500 escrow to ensure that the erosion situation is remedied. Council Member Broussard Vickers asked that an insurance certificate be obtained from the contractor used. Mr. Glaeser asked the City to consider sodding the entire yard. City Attorney Hoeft indicated that the $1,500 probably would not cover restoring the grade and sodding the entire yard. He then noted there is a process that the City must go through before having the work done so that the amount can be assessed to the property. VOTE: All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 6. Mr. Lynn Proposal Council discussed the proposal and agreed that it would be best to be fully staffed so that the training did not have to be repeated. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Capra to table. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Sedona Homes/Jackson Commercial Final Plat and Developer’s Agreement City Attorney Hoeft indicated that there were sections of the document in need of clarification and update as this process was begun a year ago. He then reviewed those items with Mr. Keleher. Mr. Keleher agreed to a completion date for the private improvements of July 1, 2005. Mr. Keleher indicated that as they will be asking for occupancy prior to paving they are willing to have the $76,000 escrow for bituminous added back into the document. Council Member Capra indicated that she would like to have sod used because the development across the street utilized hydro seeding and it was very weedy. Mr. Keleher indicated that they intend to sod all areas around the buildings and will utilize some type of seed near the drainage areas. Page 7 of 10 City of Centerville October 27, 2004 Council Meeting Minutes City Attorney Hoeft revised the language concerning ownership of the public improvements and Mr. Keleher agreed. Council discussed a trail in lieu of a commercial park dedication fee. Mr. Keleher indicated that he would be interested in putting in a trail from his building toward the strip center to move traffic between the two commercial areas. Council discussed the matter and asked for a $6,000 escrow for the cost of a trail to allow the City to place the trail after the road construction is done. Mr. Keleher agreed to the $6,000 but asked that he be able to pay as the units develop at $600.00 per unit. Council agreed. Mr. Palzer asked that the $600.00 be tied to the building permit to ensure collection and for ease in administration. Mr. Keleher agreed. Motion by Council Member Capra, seconded by Council Member Lee to approve the Final Plat for Centerville Town Office Park, Phase I (Sedona Homes/Jackson Commercial) subject to the execution of a developer’s agreement. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Paar to approve the developer’s agreement as amended. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2.American Legal Publishing Ordinance Codification Motion by Council Member Capra, seconded by Council Member Lee to table. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 3. St. Paul Water Utilities City Attorney Hoeft provided Council with an update on the issues surrounding the potential purchase of property from the St. Paul Water Utility. He then noted that he was able to negotiate away the deed restrictions, the request to annex the property, and reduce the setback from the lake but the price does not seem to be negotiable. Council discussed the matter and noted that it may be possible to purchase property along the lake from the County as part of the CSAH 14 road construction. Council asked Staff to inform St. Paul Water Utility that it is exploring all of its options and note that the price is not agreeable to the City. Page 8 of 10 City of Centerville October 27, 2004 Council Meeting Minutes 4. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Johnson – 7046 Brian Drive – Special Assessments City Attorney Hoeft presented a letter from the Johnson’s attorney offering settlement of both the old and new assessment by payment of $1,644.91. He then informed Council that the City would be within its rights to go through the assessment process for the old assessment and the new assessment. Council discussed the matter and agreed to further discuss the assessments at the assessment hearing. 5. Resolution #04-049 – Authorizing Modification of Resolution #04-043 in Regards to the Date of the Continuation Hearing that Appears Within it of December 22, 2004 to December 20, 2004 Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Paar to approve Resolution #04-049 as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES 1. Annual Liquor License/Tobacco Renewal Ms. Moore-Sykes noted the renewal packets were sent out to the liquor and tobacco licensees and a letter was included congratulating the liquor licensees on the recent compliance check. 2. Eagle Pass Pond Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated that Rice Creek has said that it has the money to dredge the pond and will be doing so in November. City Attorney Hoeft indicated that he received a call from the Assistant Anoka County Attorney indicating a need to revise the easement for ponding at Chauncey Barret Gardens. He then said that Staff will work on the matter and present the information to Council. 3. Speed at Center Street and Pheasant Lane Ms. Moore-Sykes presented the information from Officer Stepan to Council concerning the speed study on Center Street. She then noted that 27.8% of the vehicles were traveling in excess of 30 mph and only 7.8% were traveling in excess of 35 mph. She further noted that the Officer has indicated that there does not seem to be an issue with speeding vehicles in this location. Mr. Peterson of 6933 Pheasant Lane indicated that the memo does not recommend extra patrol but it does not say anything about the installation of the stop signs. He further Page 9 of 10 City of Centerville October 27, 2004 Council Meeting Minutes commented that he feels the construction vehicles in the area have slowed the vehicles down because there is a speeding issue on Center Street in that location. Mr. Peterson indicated that he does not feel there is a speeding issue on Pheasant Lane because it is a winding road but they had a petition with 96% participation for stop signs and they would like them installed. Motion by Council Member Capra, seconded by Council Member Lee to direct Staff to have a stop sign installed at Center Street and Pheasant Lane as requested by petition of the residents. Mayor Sweeney indicated he is against the stop signs because he does not feel that they will slow traffic down. He further stated that he is concerned that the stop signs will give residents and children a false sense of security that the vehicles will stop but a lot of drivers do not. VOTE: Ayes – 3, Nays – 2(Sweeney/Broussard Vickers). Motion carried. Motion by Council Member Capra, seconded by Council Member Paar to approve the Surface Water Management Plan based on the advice of the City Engineers dated October 7, 2004. Ayes – 4, Nays – 0, Abstain – 1(Broussard Vickers). Motion carried. Mayor Sweeney indicated the police governing board would meet on November 1, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. X. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Capra, seconded by Council Member Paar to adjourn the October 27, 2004 City Council Meeting at 9:13 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Transcribed by: Joan Lenzmeier, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Page 10 of 10