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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-07-08 CC - Approved CITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 8, 2009 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held its regularly scheduled meeting on July 8, 2009, at City Hall, 1880 Main Street. PRESENT: Mayor Mary Capra Council Member Linda Broussard Vickers Council Member Ben Fehrenbacher ABSENT: Council Member Tom Lee Council Member Jeff Paar STAFF: City Administrator Dallas Larson City Attorney Kurt Glaser City Engineer Mark Statz I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Capra called the July 8, 2009, City Council Meeting to order at 6:37 p.m. II. PUBLIC HEARING None III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Capra made the following additions/changes to the Agenda: V. Consent Agenda, added: Page 5a VIII. New Business, added: Item 6, Res. #09-0XX – Assigning Duties as They Relate to Handling Banking Transactions IX. Announcements/Updates, added: Item 4, Discussion on Music in the Park Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Broussard Vickers, to approve the July 8, 2009, City Council Meeting Agenda as amended. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1June 24, 2009, Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 6 City of Centerville City Council Meeting July 8, 2009 Motion by Mayor Capra, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher, to approve the June 24, 2009, City Council Meeting Minutes, as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. V. CONSENT AGENDA 1.City of Centerville June 25, 2009, through July 8, 2009, Claims (Check 24501- 24560) 2.Centennial Lakes Police Department Claims through June 25, 2009 (Check #7329- 7341) 3.Centennial Fire District Claims through July 1, 2009 (Check #3840 Voided, Check #3841-3855) 4.Parks & Recreation Committee’s Request for Funds Not To Exceed $200 for July 14, 2009, Music in the Parks BBQ Motion by Mayor Capra, seconded by Council Member Broussard Vickers, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. VI. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES 1.Mr. Allen Cassell – CenterPoint Safety Grant Presentation Mr. Allen Cassell and Mr. Roger Randall from CenterPoint Energy appeared to present the City Council with the CenterPoint Energy Safety Grant in the amount of $1,100 and explain the purpose of the safety grant. This grant will be used to purchase safety vests for the Centennial Fire Department. The City Council was also awarded a $1,400 Community Partnership Grant. City Administrator Larson took a picture of Fire Chief Jerry Streich, Mayor Capra, and Mr. Cassell and Mr. Randall of CenterPoint Energy. Mayor Capra stated that the City appreciates any grant opportunity it has and thanked Mr. Cassell and Mr. Randall for awarding these grants to Centerville. VII.OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS VII. 1.Centerville Lions Request for Transient/Merchant, Peddler Application – Door-to- Door Raffle Ticket Sales (Fete des Lacs) Mr. Gregory Kieselhorst, with the Centerville Lions, appeared to present a Transient Merchant, Peddler, Information/Application Sheet for the Centerville Lions. This would Page 2 of 6 City of Centerville City Council Meeting July 8, 2009 allow the Centerville Lions’ members, listed on the application, to go door-to-door to sell Lions’ Fete des Lacs raffle tickets. He also requested that the fee be waived. City Administrator Larson reported that the Lions have met all the necessary requirements. Mayor Capra recommended that the transient permit fee be waived. Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher to approve the Centerville Lions’ Transient/Merchant, Peddler Application for Door-to-Door Raffle Ticket Sales (Fete des Lacs) and waive the fee. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2.Adopt Resolution #09-018 Approving Agreement for Traffic Signal Installation & Maintenance (See Paragraph 6 & 7 for Centerville Responsibility) City Administrator Larson reviewed the resolution to approve the agreement (Mn/DOT Agreement No. 94607M) for traffic signal installation and maintenance among Centerville, Lino Lakes, Anoka County and the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation. City Attorney Glaser has reviewed and approved the form of agreement. Motion by Mayor Capra, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher, to adopt Resolution #09-018 approving Mn/DOT Agreement No. 94607M, between Centerville, Lino Lakes, Anoka County and the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation, for traffic signal installation and maintenance, as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 3.Consideration of the North Metro Telecommunications Commission’s 2010 Budget Councilmember Fehrenbacher reported that the proposed 2010 budget has a decrease of 1.3% over the 2009 budget. The decrease is primarily due to a reduction in cable company auditing and legal costs. In addition, no COLA increase was budgeted for staff. Motion by Mayor Capra, seconded by Council Member Broussard Vickers, to approve the North Metro Telecommunications Commission’s 2010 Budget. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. st 4.21 Avenue/Backage Road – Approve Funding for Wetland Vegetation City Administrator Larson stated that this has been an ongoing issue for Centerville. The area will not be approved by Rice Creek Water District, unless some additional work is done to assure that the wetland and surrounding area has vegetated properly. City Administrator Larson stated that there are two proposals for wetland management that st will be required for the 21 Avenue/Backage Road Project. The proposal with the least cost is from Prairie Restorations, Inc. Their cost would be $6,275, but could run up to $9,075. City Administrator Larson recommended that the City Council approve a contract with Prairie Restorations, Inc. Page 3 of 6 City of Centerville City Council Meeting July 8, 2009 City Engineer Statz stated that it would be important that the City uses the correct plant types and then periodically recheck the vegetation. He suggested having someone come in to assist with maintenance in the second and third years. He stated that, once the correct vegetation has been established, the permit would get closed. City Administrator Larson stated that if Centerville does not properly maintain this wetland area, the RCWD could hire someone, at Centerville’s expense. Motion by Mayor Capra, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher, to approve a st contract with Prairie Restorations, Inc., in amount of $6,275-$9,075, for 21 Avenue/Backage Road Wetland Vegetation Management through growing season 2012, as recommended by Staff. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 5.Pedestrian & Bicycle Ramps/Curb Cut Outs on CSAH 14 at Lakeland Circle and Peltier Lake Drive City Administrator Larson reported that Public Works requested that the Parks & Recreation Committee bring up the issue of the pedestrian and bicycle ramps/curb cut outs on CSAH 14 at Lakeland Circle and Peltier Lake Drive. Mr. Peterson noticed a safety issue with bikes and pedestrians crossing CSAH 14 at Lakeland Circle. Vice-Chairperson Kevin Amundsen stated that there is the same issue at Peltier Lake Drive and CSAH 14, but actually worse, because there is a hill and a corner at that location. The Parks & Recreation Committee recommended that the City Council bring this issue to the attention of the Anoka County Highway Department and investigate what can be done to make the trail access at Lakeland Circle and Peltier Lake Drive more safe. Discussion ensued. Motion by Mayor Capra, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher, to send a letter to Anoka County requesting that something be done to make the trail accesses at Lakeland Circle and Peltier Lake Drive more safe, and to ask the County what their rationale is, if they decline. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 6. Res. #09-019 – Assigning Duties as They Relate to Handling Banking Transactions Mayor Capra recommended the following, as they relate to handling banking transactions for the City of Centerville: a.Authorization for the establishment of new accounts or the withdrawal of funds from the City’s bank account(s) through cash, checks or electronic means shall require two signatures of the following three positions: Mayor, Acting-Mayor and City Administrator. b.Authorization to transfer funds within existing accounts of the City of Centerville may be accomplished by written, telephone or electronic means by one of the following positions: City Administrator Dallas Larson or Finance Director Michael Jeziorski. Page 4 of 6 City of Centerville City Council Meeting July 8, 2009 c.Authorization to inquire and receive reports as to balances and transactions may be accomplished by any of the following staff: City Administrator Dallas Larson, Finance Director Michael Jeziorski or Account Clerk Kris Sweeney. d.Any previous resolutions inconsistent with this policy are hereby rescinded. Motion by Mayor Capra, seconded by Council Member Broussard Vickers, to adopt Resolution #09-019 – Assigning Duties as They Relate to Handling Banking Transactions. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. VIII.ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES 1.City Administrator, Dallas Larson City Administrator Larson reported that Centerville will not receive Public Facilities Authority funding for green elements. This was scored on a point system. City Engineer Statz stated that, in the beginning, points were not going to matter. However, they got more applicants than anticipated. Centerville is still on the list and, if all rules are followed, it could still be eligible for future funding. Discussion ensued. City Engineer Statz stated that he will come back to the City Council with answers to their questions. 2. CSAH 14 Updates City Engineer Statz reported that: ? Cracked panels were replaced ? Public Works is putting together an extensive punch list on things to be done ? The electrical inspection has been completed ? Timers should now be working Mayor Capra inquired about the timeline for the bike trail. City Administrator Larson replied that it should be about two weeks. City Engineer Statz stated that the contractor would be responsible for the sod, with a 30- day watering period. He stated that if the grass dies after 60 days, it will be the citizens’ responsibility to replace it. He recommends that citizens not mow too low. 3. Parking on Lakeland Hills Mayor Capra stated that people are parking along driveways and along streets. In addition, Lakeland Hills is missing a street sign. Page 5 of 6 City of Centerville City Council Meeting July 8, 2009 City Administrator Larson stated that the City may be able to change the rules to allow parking by permit only, so residents could park there with a permit. 4. Music in the Park The first Music in the Park event was held on Tuesday evening, July 7, with approximately 47 people in attendance. 5.Planning & Zoning Commission Councilmember Fehrenbacher reported that, at the last Planning & Zoning Commission meeting, there was a potential variance request for metal roofing. The Commission discussed whether to consider updating the code to allow metal roofing and would like to look at doing this long-term, rather than short-term. 6.Disaster Training Mayor Capra reported that the Centennial Fire District has completed disaster training exercises. In one, there was a bus turnover incident. In another session in Lino Lakes, there was an incident with a prison bus turnover. Mayor Capra reported that every worst- case scenario was covered and they did an excellent job. XI. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Broussard Vickers, to adjourn the July 8, 2009, City Council Meeting. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Capra adjourned the July 8, 2009, City Council Meeting at 7:12 p.m. Transcribed by: Bonita Kaska, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc Page 6 of 6