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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-04-08 CC Minutes - ApprovedCITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 8, 2009 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held its regularly scheduled meeting on April 8, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Mary Capra Council Member Linda Broussard Vickers Council Member Tom Lee Council Member Ben Fehrenbacher O~~ 0 Council Member Jeff Paar ~ ~ O aaa STAFF: City Administrator Dallas Larson City Attorney Kurt Glaser City Engineer Mark Statz L CALL TO ORDER Mayor Capra called the April 8, 2009, City Council Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. IL CITY OF CENTERVILLE BOARD OF APPEAL & EQUALIZATION PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Ken Tolzmann, City Assessor Mr. Tolzmann appeared to answer questions. He stated that this is the beginning of the property tax cycle, and everything would be put together by November. He added that his job is to be an advocate on behalf of the taxpayers and to uphold the tax laws of the State of Minnesota. Mr. Tolzmann explained that the current market value is based on home sales from October 2007 through September 2008. The purchase of foreclosed property would not be included in that number. Mr. David Hafferman, 7360 Peltier Circle Mr. Hafferman stated that he purchased his home for $390,000 and that it is now assessed for $449,300. He stated that he talked to Mr. Tolzmann in February about his 2010 property value. He explained that he compared all the houses on the inside of the circle to those on the outside. He discounted lots on the inside because those lots were definitely less valuable than the outside lots. The outside lots have a view of Peltier Lake or back up to trees. Page 1 of 7 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Apri18, 2009 Mr. Hafferman stated that he had an outside company do an appraisal,and they came up with an appraised value of $410,000.00. He stated that Mr. Tolzmann told him that this appraisal was not valid for assessment purposes since it used forced or bank sales as comparables. However, his appraiser said that it is very valid and stands firm on his appraised value of $410,000. Mr. Hafferman stated that there are many repairs that need to be done to the house and that he does not believe the County should have appraised it for $449,300. Mr. Tolzmann stated that he reviewed the house again. With respect to the needed repairs, he only saw sheet rock cracks and no indication of the other problems that were indicated. Mr. Tolzmann stated that in 2008, the house was appraised at $575,800, in 2009, the house was appraised at $526,000 and now, in 2010, it has been appraised at $449,300. He explained that property values always run about one year behind. Councilmember Broussard Vickers stated that she would like to have time to review this information. Discussion ensued. Mayor Capra stated that the City Council would be reviewing this and would need more information. She stated that this matter would be recessed until the next City Council Meeting. Mr. Russell Lawrence, 7165 Clear Ride Mr. Lawrence appeared and said that he agrees with Mr. Hafferman. He showed newspaper articles about values dropping. He stated that his value, based on foreclosures, short sales and market value, is over assessed for 2010. He added that he has the smallest house in the area. In 2009, it was assessed at $232,300, and for 2010, it was assessed at $212,400. He stated that he does not understand how that could be correct, when he could not sell the house now for more than $150,000. Mr. Russell stated that he also owns another house in Centerville. He stated that in 2008- 2009 the value of that house dropped 6.1%; however, the house he is living in went up 0.4% (up by a couple thousand dollars). Mr. Tolzmann stated that he bases his values on qualified sales only, not on foreclosures and/or short sales. Councilmember Paar explained that the declining values have not yet caught up and they will show up a year later. He added that he does not want property values to get too low. He would like his property value to stay the same or go up. Mr. Mike Comstock, 1778 Dupre Road Page 2 of 7 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Apri18, 2009 Mr. Comstock stated that his property value is $304,000 for this year. However, it was appraised by a private appraiser at $280,000, based on five comparable properties. Councilmember Broussard Vickers replied that the $280,000 appraisal may have been based on forced sales or foreclosures, which are not the comparables that can be used. Councilmember Lee stated that his house also appraised at $40,000 less than his tax value. Councilmember Fehrenbacher stated that homeowners have to look at the whole picture. He knows it does not seem fair, but the City is limited as to what it can do. Mayor Capra requested a copy of Mr. Comstock's documents so they can be reviewed by the City Council. Eric Marshall, 7216 LaValle Drive Mr. Marshall stated that he, also, did not agree with his tax value. However, after he discussed it with Mr. Tolzmann, he felt the issue was resolved. Mr. Tolzmann stated that the next step in the process is to look again at the properties discussed and then report back to the Board. He added that the appraisals are done the same way Statewide. He stated that we are 1'/z to 2 years behind and, along with the market value, the fair share is served. Mayor Capra stated that even if the property valuation goes down, that would not mean the property taxes would decrease. She stated that there are other things that have to be considered besides the property value. Mayor Capra stated that they would recess the public hearing and reconvene for final approval on Apri122, 2009, at 6:30 p.m., after Mr. Tolzmann reevaluated the properties. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Paar, to recess the Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m. and reconvene on April 22, at 6:30 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Capra made the following additions/deletions to the Agenda: V. Consent Agenda, Item 1, added: (... & Page 1 a 24266-24281 -Voided Checks 24053 & 223691) VIII. New Business, added: Item 2, Anoka County Work Orders, a. #7, On CSAH 14 From I-35W to I-35E - $790 (Page 4), b. #13, On CSAH 14 From I-35W to I-35E - $10,981.92 (Page 5) Page 3 of 7 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Apri18, 2009 IX. Announcements/LJpdates, added: Item 2, Emergency Notification -City of Centerville Deleted: X. Closed Session to Consider Property Purchase/Negotiation Block 8, Centerville Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Lee, to approve the April 8, 2009, Agenda, as amended. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. March 31, 2009, City Council Meeting Minutes City Engineer Statz suggested the following change on Page 5 of 10, the first paragraph in Old Business, Item 1, in the second to the last sentence, change: "...applications for the 2009 IUP." to: "...applications for the 2010 IUP." Councilmember Paar made the following change on Page 5 of 10, the last sentence in the first paragraph to read: "He added that the City has discussed doing a checklist for all City projects." Councilmember Broussard Vickers made the following changes on Page 7 of 10, the third paragraph of Item 3 to read: "City Administrator Larson stated that the cost of repairs could turn out to be pretty expensive..." On Page 7 of 10 the last portion of the motion at the bottom of the page to read: "...recommendation, after discussions with City Administrator Larson and City Engineer Statz. Motion carried (4/1). Council Member Fehrenbacher opposed." Councilmember Fehrenbacher made the following change on Page 7 of 10, the fourth paragraph of Item 3 to read: "Councilmember Fehrenbacher stated that he sees an advantage in making it mandatory, but would not be interested in making it mandatory." Councilmember Lee made the following change on Page 8 of 10, the title of Item 6 to read: City of Centerville Parade Committee -Parade Bud e.~ t Request. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher, to approve the March 31, 2009, City Council Meeting Minutes as amended. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. V. CONSENT AGENDA 1 City of Centerville April 1, 2009, throu.~h April 8, 2009, Claims (Check #8921, 8922 & Check #24256-24265) (and 24266-24281 -VOIDED CHECKS 24053 & 23691 2. Centennial Soccer Club's Use of the Soccer Field at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park for 2009 (Page 2~ Page 4 of 7 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Apri18, 2009 Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. VL AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES None VII. OLD BUSINESS None VIII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Res. #09-007 -Calling for a Public Hearin f.~ or Special Assessments for Backage Road -Will Forward Via E-Mail City Administrator Larson stated that the 21st Avenue/Backage Road project has been completed. City Administrator Larson stated that there are two property owners. The City owns 3 lots, totaling about 7.5 acres and Sheehy owns the other 3'/z acres. City Administrator Larson stated that Lino Lakes' portion has been paid. City Administrator Larson suggested having a Public Hearing on May 27, 2009. Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Paar, to adopt Resolution Number 09-007, calling for a Public Hearing on May 27, 2009. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Anoka County Work Orders a. #7, On CSAH 14 From I-35W to I-35E - $790 City Engineer Statz stated that there are three Change Orders. One was approved in advance for the lighting timer. Two of them #'s 7 & 13, have not yet been approved. Work Order #7 is for repair to the sanitary manhole, which was in worse condition than initially expected, will be done at the negotiated unit price of $790, which includes all equipment, labor and materials required to perform the work (including the Prime Contractor allowance). b. #13, On CSAH 14 From I-35W to I-35E - $10,981.92 (Page 5) City Engineer Statz stated that the same issue exists on the different curb boxes and stops. In each case, the curb box and stop will be moved to get out of the way of the trail. City Administrator Larson inquired whether all of the work that could be an extra cost to the city has been completed. Page 5 of 7 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Apri18, 2009 City Engineer Statz replied yes, that there are only one or two more. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve Work Order #7, in the amount of $790, and Work Order #13, in the amount of $10,981.92. Motion carried (4/1). Council Member Broussard Vickers opposed. IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES 1. City Administrator, Dallas Larson City Administrator Larson stated that, regarding the question about the Lift Station asked at the last City Council Meeting, the City would not be going back to the type of pumps the City had previously. City Administrator Larson stated that the City would be applying for a Safety Grant for safety equipment. He stated that the City's cost would be to match the $2,500. 2. Emer.~ency Notification Mayor Capra passed out an article from the Pioneer Press about how a 12-year-old special needs boy was found within an hour after Eagan's auto alert system called for help. The recorded phone message reached more than 365 telephone landlines within ahalf--mile radius of the child's home, alerting them that the boy was missing. Strangers looked through garages, back yards, and the park woods. An hour later, a man who had received the alert found the boy. Mayor Capra stated that this auto alert system would be a good way to get an urgent message out to citizens. She stated that she would look into the cost. 3. Street Naming Councilmember Paar suggested that the City ask people to submit on the City's website, possible names for the Backage Road. After all the names are received, the City Council could then make the decision. He suggested that they also ask the local newspapers to direct people to the website. This should be finalized by the end of May. 4. Parks & Recreation Committee Councilmember Lee reported that the Parks and Recreation Committee has recently had a lot of meetings. A couple of the topics discussed were trail updates and park changes. The Committee decided to put everything that was not time sensitive on hold. 5. Planning & Zoning Commission Page 6 of 7 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Apri18, 2009 Councilmember Fehrenbacher reported that the Planning & Zoning Commission has recommended approval of a plat and also a site plan approval for a visitor center building at Anoka County Parks. These will be presented to Council at the next meeting. 6. Girl Scouts Mayor Capra reported that the Girl Scouts are collecting plastic jar tops (mayo jars, etc.) for a project they are working on with Aveda. Mayor Capra encouraged people, if possible, to help the Girl Scouts with this project. 7. Street Rebid City Engineer Statz stated the he would have the bids on the second portion of the street project by April 14. He added that he would provide this information for the City Council at their next meeting. X. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Paar, to adiourn the April 8, 2009, City Council Meeting. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Capra adjourned the April 8, 2009, City Council Meeting at 7:50 p.m. Transcribed by: Bonita Kaska, Recording Secretary Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc Page 7 of 7