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Home My WebLink About2005-11-30 CC CITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 30,2005 7:15 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereot: the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled meeting on November 30, 2005, at City Hall, 1880 Main Street. PRESENT: STAFF: Mayor Mary Capra Council Member Lee ~ Council Member Lakso CouncilMemberPaar(anivedBt.6:32.p.m.....>...............@.f'I........rli.. tOJ.o d; Council Member Richard Terway .. roJ............. .. r? 0 I W ~ N~.G\ r@~ u City Attorney Mr. Hoeft [;J Lr Acting City Engineer Mr. Schluender City Administrator Mr. Larson ABSENT: L CALL TO ORDER Mayor Capra called the November 30,2005, City Council meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. n. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion bv Council Member Tenvav. seconded bv Council Member Lakso to aDDrove the aRenda as Dresented. All Dresent in favor. Motion carried unAnimouslY. m. AWARDSIPRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES 1. Economic Development Committee (JIDC) Recognition Mayor Capra thanked former EDC member Mr. Rehbine for his many years of service to the community. She stated that Mr. Rehbine has done a great job of pulling together different ideas to benefit the City. She stated that after the reorgeni7.ation is complete, there will always be a place for someone with all of his talents. Council Member Paar, as the liaison for the EDC, presented a plaque to Mr. Rehbine honoring his service to the City. He stated that he agreed that it will be a great asset to have Mr. Rehbine participate any way he can on future downtown developments. city of Centenille Co1mci1 Meeting Minutes November 30. 2005 Mayor Capra also acknowledged and thanked other EDC members who either were unable to attend tonight's meeting or had to leave before the presentation. She thanked Jennifer Dosch who is currently serving on the Downtown Revitalization Task Force; Paul Burke, who currently chairs the Economic Development Corporation for the City; John Fischbach who has served for two years on the EDC; Scott Ebel who did an incredible job running the parade last year and will be leaving soon to serve in Iraq with the National Guard; and Eileen Smith, who has dedicated two years to the EDC and was named Business Person of the Year for 2005. Mayor Capra thanked the EDC members for their dedication and commitment to the City. IV. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES 1. November 9.2005 City Council Meeting Minutes Mayor Capra requested the following changes: On Page five, remove "Centerville Liquor" from the motion, page six, item four add the dollar amount of "$28,000," and page seven, item one change "insurance company" to "City Attorney." Mqtion bv Council Member Lakso. seconded bv ConcD }\Iember Lee to aoorove the November 9. 2005 City CouncD Meetinl! Minutes as Amended. AD in favor. Motion carried UOAnimouslv. V. CONSENT AGENDA 1. City of Centerville November 10, 2005 through November 30, 2005 Claims 2. Centennial Fire District Claims through November 18, 2005 3. Centennial Lakes Police Department Claims through November 10, 2005 4. Maguire Iron - Change Order #2 (Water Tower) - $3,480.00 5. Penn Contracting - Change Order #2 (Mound Trail Watermain Ext.) - $4,490.00 6. Penn Contracting - Pay Request #1 (Mound Trail Watermain Ext.) - $55,777.69 7. Successful Completion of Year 7, Public Works Maintenance Worker (Mr. Tedd Peterson) & Recommendation for Step Increase to Step 5, Grade 10 Mr. Larson stated that Item 7 should state Year 6 rather than Year 7. Council Member Lee asked that Item 4 be pulled for discussion. M~~..n bv CoueD Member Lee. seconded bv ConeD Member Terwav to aoorove the Consent At!enda. ex-cludinl! Item 4. as oresented. All in favor. Motion carried unAnimouslv. 4. Maguire Iron - Change Order #2 (Water TOWel;) - $3.480.00 Mayor Capra asked Acting City Engineer Schluender to explain the need for change order for the water tower. Page 2 of8 City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes November 30. 200S Acting City Engineer Schluender explained that the request came from a contractor that was working on the sewer line along 20th Avenue because the gas main was located in this area. He stated that they had to take extra precautions to work around the line because it was running diagonally through the area rather than linear. He stated that Minnegasco feels they were permitted to install their line through the right of way in this manner and were unwilling to move it. Council Member Lee stated that Minnesgasco should have the paperwork supporting their claim that they had the right to install the line diagonally. Council Member Terway asked Mr. Larson to contact Minnegasco to get copies of their most recent policies, so if this situation arises again, the City won't have problems. Motion bv CouncH Member Tenvav. seconded bv ConneD Member Lakso. to aoorove item 4 of the Consent Al!enda. as oresented. AD in favor. Motion carried ..nanimouslv. VL PUBLIC HEARINGS None. VB. NEW BUSINESS 1. Administrative Penalties - Prelimin~ Consideration Mayor Capra asked if Circle Pines and Lexington were also considering these administrative penalties. Mr. Larson stated that they have embraced the idea with the hope that law enforcement can use the same list of administrative offenses with the same penalties for each City. He reminded the Council that this is a preliminary document that the 10int Powers Board has not seen. He stated that he is looking for opinions on the list and the penalty amounts from the Council before the 10int Powers meeting on December 12, 2005. Council Member Lee stated that he feels the penalty for defacing park property should be increased to $100. Council Member Terway stated that he feels the penalty amount for violations of weight limits should also be increased because $75 is a "cheap ticket" for contractors and the damase that can be done to the roads far exceeds that amount. city Attorney Hoeft stated that the law enforcement officer will still have the discretion to issue a standard citation that would be taken through the court system. Council Member Terway and Council Member Lee stated that they both felt this issue should be clarified better. Page 3 of8 ., i. '. ~ city of Centervi11e Council MeetiDs Minutes November 30, 2005 Mayor Capra stated that she would like to change the item "Climbing on trees or buildings in the park" to state "Damage to trees in parks." Mayor Capra stated that she understood the liability issues associated with climbing trees, but felt that the officers could just ask: the kids to get out of the trees and institute the tine only if the trees were dSlmlt.ged. Council Member Paar stated that, in general, he feels the tine amounts are too low. Council Member Lee stated that he would like to see the penalty for illegal use of snowmobile be higher. The Council discussed the reasons for keeping the tine amounts on the lower side and keeping them out of the County court system. Council Member Paar stated that he would like to see penalty amounts for both park defacement and illegal snowmobile use be raised to $100. He stated that he is also a snowmobiler, but would like people to follow the rules. Mr. Larson stated that he will take these comments to the Joint Powers Board meeting on December 12, 2005. v. A W ARDSlPRESENTATIONSlAPPEARANCES - continued... 1. Economic Develo,pment Committee (EDC) Reco,gnition Mayor Capra noted that Mr. Paul Burke had arrived at the meeting. Council Member Paar thanked Mr. Burke for his work as the former chair of the EDC. He stated that he was very instrumental in creating Cougar Cash, which makes great Christmas presents. Council Member Paar presented Mr. Burke with a plaque honoring his dedication and commitment to the City. vm. OLD BUSINESS 1. Kelly's Komer Liquor and Tobacco Renewal ~006) Mr. Larson advised that all the renewal documents had been properly filed. Motion bv CouncD Member Lee. seconded by CouneD Member Tenray to aDDrove the aDDBcation of KeUv's Komer for Bauor and tobacco Beense renewal as recommended by City AdminiRtntor Lanon. Council Member Paar questioned whether they had paid their outstanding bills with the City. Mr. Larson stated that all have been paid in full. Page 4 of8 city of Cen1:erville Council Meeting Minutes November 30. 200S AUJ.u favor. )f,9.fion carried unanimously. 2. Pending Litigation - Hugger Forfeiture (rossible Closure of Meeting - Attorney I Client) Mayor Capra stated that this item will be discussed later in the Closed Session portion of the meeting. IX. ANNOUNCEMENTSIUPDATES 1. City Administrator. Mr. Dallas La.rsQ,n Mr. Larson reported that the Downtown Redevelopment Task Force met this week to modify planning documents and review current guidelines. He stated that there is a public meeting scheduled for December 20, 2005, 6:30 p.m. at the Centervi1le Elementary School. He stated that there are plans to provide on-site childcare for this meeting. Mayor Capra stated that the on-site childcare was very well received last time. Mr. Larson stated that the Task Force has talked about the possibility of locating a County Library in Centerville. There is a meeting scheduled on December 6, 12:00 noon to discuss this possibility. Mr. Larson stated that he would like approval to provide box lunches for this meeting. There was a consensus to allow for box lunches at the meeting with the County Library and authorize Mr. Larson to make this type of decision in the future. Mr. Larson stated that the codification of the ordinances should be in final draft form towards the end of December. He stated that the Planning Commission has a hearing on zoning subdivision and flood plain regulations coming up so he hopes that this item will be on the Council agenda by the end of January for final adoption. Mr. Larson stated that in 2000, the Council approved $50/year for employees to purchase City shirts with logos on them. He stated that an employee recently asked if the City logo needed to be on the shirt. He stated that he was unable to find the minutes reflecting what the Council had specifically passed. Mr. Larson stated that there is a group of employees that are unionized that currently receive $350/year for a clothing allowance. He stated that, in his opinion, this group of employees should not receive the additional $50/year for shirt purchases. He stated that he also feels the shirt should have the City logo on it somewhere but that he is looking for input from the Council on their opinions. Council Member Lee stated that he feels if the City is paying for the shirt, it should have the City logo on it. Page 5 of8 City of Centenille Counei1 MeetiDg Minutes November 30,2005 Council Member Terway stated that he felt this benefit did not need to be extended to those who already have a clothing benefit. Council Member Lee stated that he felt the benefit should be offered to employees who are out getting dirty working for the City as well as those working in the office. Council Member Terway stated that he is in favor of supplying City logo clothing to aU City personnel, but feels it may not be necessary for employees who already have a $350 clothing budget. Council Member Paar asked for Mr. Larson's opinion. Mr. Larson stated that if he were starting from "scratch," he would not provide that additional $SO/year to the union members. Mayor Capra stated that she supported this recommendation but would suggest that the yearly amount be increased to $60 to reflect current clothing costs. Council Member Paar stated that he also feels that people in the union should not get anything additional because they are already covered for clothing under their contract. Motion bv Counen Member Tenvav. seconded bv CODDeH Member Lee. that Cijy emolovees who are union members and a1readv receive the S350lvear elothinl! allowance wiD continue to receive that amODnt and the non-union Cijv emplovees will receive reimbursement for uo to S601vear of dothinl!. and that all dothinl! will have the ~ity JOIlo on it. Mr. Larson suggested that the union members be allowed the additional $SO/year for 2005 and the new rates go into effect for 2006. Motion amended bv CODnen Member Tenvav. seconded bv Counen Member Lee. to inpude that the new dofhinl! reimbursement rules wm be etTedive for calendar vear 2006 ~d that all dothinl! ourehased bv the Citv will have the City IOI!O olaeed Doon it. AD in favor. Motion carried unanimousl)'. Mr. Larson stated that the Police Chief stated that Center Mart and Comer Express have received Gold Stars for tobacco compliance. Mayor Capra suggested that a recognition certificate be created for these businesses. Mr. Larson updated the Council on the sale of the truck to the City of Bovey for $33,000. He stated that he feels the City should look at a two or three year rotation plan rather than one year. Mr. Larson stated that as noted earlier in the meeting, Scott Ebel will be going to Iraq and will be unable to plan the parade, so the City is looking for a volunteer. Page 6 of8 - ----l city of Centervi11e Council Meeting Minutes November 30. 200S Council Member Lee stated that he thinks this situation has been remedied. Council Member Paar stated that he plans to take over as the liaison to the Park and Recreation Committee beginning in January. Council Member Lee stated that he attended the Downtown Redevelopment Task Force meeting and is very excited about the possibility of locating a resource branch of the library in Centerville. Council Member Lee stated that the Task Force also discussed architecture for the downtown area and have been discussing "French Canadian" and a style similar to New Orleans. Mayor Capra stated that Finance Director Meyer had attended a meeting on Financing Public Properties and she was looking forward to hearing feedback from that meeting. Mayor Capra stated that she has spoken with several businesses regarding signing the MOD. She stated although there are some concerns, many are glad to see this moving forward. Mayor Capra reminded people that Cougar Cash was available and makes a great stocking stutTer for Christmas. Mayor Capra stated that a resident asked her to bring up the idea of purchasing vests or light jackets for people who are doing "ride-alongs" with the police to wear which identifies them as an observer. Council Member Lakso stated that there was information included in the packet on a legislative action alert in regards to legislation trying to eliminate local franchising authority. She stated that if the local franchising authority is lost, the City will lose a lot of its local cable resources. Council Member Terway thanked the Downtown Redevelopment Task: Force for their work He stated that they have come up with a lot of good ideas and he is especially excited about the possible library. He stated that he is also in favor of the proposed parking structure which would allow for more green space in the City. He stated that he would like to see a presentation made, possibly by Mayor Capra that gives a brief history of why the City is looking into the "French-Canadian" type architecture. 2. Downtown Redevelopment Planning - Anoka County Libraty Branch OJpdate) This item was discussed earlier in the meeting. 3. Corr~pondence Page 70f8 City of Centerville Council Meetins Minutes November 30, 200S Noted. X. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Capra stated that the Council would move to a closed session at 8:15 p.m. Transcribed by: Kayla Atkins Rokosz, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Page 8 of8