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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-07-22 CC - Approved CITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 22, 2009 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held its regularly scheduled meeting on July 22, 2009, at City Hall, 1880 Main Street. PRESENT: Mayor Mary Capra Council Member Linda Broussard Vickers Council Member Ben Fehrenbacher 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 22, 2009, City Council Meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. II. PUBLIC HEARING None III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Capra made the following additions/changes to the Agenda: V. Consent Agenda, Item 1, added: Check #24596-24617 (Page 8a) IX. Announcements/Updates, added: Item 2. Police Commission (Update) IX. Announcements/Updates, added: Item 3. Music in the Park Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher, to approve the July 22, 2009, City Council Meeting Agenda as revised. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.July 7, 2009, Council Meeting Minutes Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Broussard Vickers, to approve the July 7, 2009, City Council Meeting Minutes, as presented. Motion carried. Council Member Paar abstained. Page 1 of 8 City of Centerville City Council Meeting July 22, 2009 2.July 7, 2009, Council Work Session Meeting Minutes Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher, to approve the July 7, 2009, City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes, as presented. Motion carried. Council Member Paar abstained. V. CONSENT AGENDA 1.City of Centerville July 9, 2009, through July 22, 2009, Claims (Check #24562- 24584 & Check #24596-24617) 2.Centennial Lakes Police Department Claims through July 13, 2009 (Check #7342- 7366) 3.Successful Performance Review – Public Works Maintenance Worker, Mr. Allen Anderson 4.Successful Performance Review – Account Clerk II, Ms. Kristin Sweeney, Grade 5, Step 8 – Move to Grade 5, Step 9 5.Recognition of Dedication & Outstanding Work During the Absence of a Finance Director – Ms. Kristin Sweeney – Additional 48 hours of Paid Time Off 6.Use of 1694 Sorel Street Property for St. Genevieve’s Annual Picnic Parking 7.Consideration of Purchase of Cable Equipment – Not to Exceed $3,000 8.Forest Lake Contracting Request for Payment #3, Peltier Lake Drive (2009.01) - $187,869.30 9.Forest Lake Contracting Request for Payment #3, 2009 Street Improvement Project (2009.02) - $194,885.20 Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. VI. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES 1.Police Chief Bob Makela – 2008 Annual Report Prior to the City Council Meeting, copies of the Centennial Police Department’s 2008 Annual Report were provided to the City Council. Police Chief Makela appeared to review highlights of the report with the Council Members. A copy of this 2008 Annual Report can be found on the Centennial Police Department’s website, along with other useful information. Mayor Capra discussed that the City is 18-months into the Problem-Oriented Policing. She stated that she would like to commend the officers who have come up with some excellent programs. Councilmember Paar stated that he does not regret the money spent on policing. He stated that it is well worth it, and Centerville has great support from its Police Department. He added that he also appreciates the work done by Ms. Michelle Lakso and CERT. Councilmember Lee stated that he is aware of three saves by emergency responders. Page 2 of 8 City of Centerville City Council Meeting July 22, 2009 Councilmember Fehrenbacher asked for clarification regarding the ratio of 5-1 warnings vs. tickets. Chief Makela replied that the Police Department recognizes that sometimes people need a warning versus a ticket. They also prefer to give drivers the benefit of the doubt. Mayor Capra stated that Chief Makela also believes in traffic stops as a way to prevent more serious problems. 2. Sergeant Aldridge Updates Sergeant Aldridge appeared to give updates to the City Council. Some of the updates were: -The Police Department will have a table at the Fete des Lacs celebration, with garage door stickers and crime watch information. -An Amber Ready Program was initiated for parents to provide information on their children to the Police Department. -Theft from vehicles is down 85% from where it was last year. -The Police Department participated in the Centerville Elementary parade. -The Police Department continues work to get older kids out of the parks so the younger kids can use the park. -There was 1 theft of construction equipment from a vehicle. -There was 1 theft of aluminum from a business. -There were 2 domestic assault arrests. -The Police Department assisted with the Special Olympic Torch Run. -Information regarding CPR Training is on the Police Department’s website. -There was 1 burglary, and the suspect was apprehended. -There were 3 DWI arrests -There was 1 drug arrest -There were 3 incidents of minor consumption. Mayor Capra thanked Sgt. Aldridge for the Police Department’s due diligence in the parks and for its help with the CERT trainees. Sgt. Aldridge stated that citizens can call the department with crime tips at 651-763-1212 and remain anonymous. VII.OLD BUSINESS None VIII.NEW BUSINESS 1.Review of Standard & Poors Bond Rating Report – Mr. Rusty Fifield, Northland Securities Mr. Fifield, Northland Securities, discussed the Standard & Poors Bond Rating Report. He reported that there has been a shift away from Moody’s. He added that Centerville has an Page 3 of 8 City of Centerville City Council Meeting July 22, 2009 AA rating on Standard & Poors’ scale, which is 3 steps up the rating ladder from where it was with Moody’s. The report specified that the AA long-term rating assigned to Centerville, MN’s, series 2009A general obligation (GO) improvement bonds is based on the following rating factors: -Access to employment throughout the large and diverse Minneapolis-St. Paul area -Economic indicators that are all better than national averages -Financial performance Standard & Poors’ Ratings Services considers to be very strong -Financial management practices are considered to be good Mr. Fifield stated that this is a very positive rating review and encouraged Centerville to keep up the good work. 2.Resolution #09-020 - Accepting Proposal on the Sale of $3,715,000 G.O. Improvement Bonds (Pages 28-52) Mr. Fifield reviewed Resolution #09-0XX with the City Council. He reported that six very strong bids were received for the sale of the bonds. Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher, to approve Resolution #09-020, Accepting Proposal on the Sale of $3,715,000 G.O. Improvement Bonds, as presented by Northland Securities. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 3.Downtown Redevelopment – Mr. Rusty Fifield, Northland Securities Mr. Fifield reported that he met with the Beard Group. He stated that they have been close, but unsuccessful, regarding the tax credit. The tax credit market has decreased 20-30%, which significantly impairs the feasibility of what they would like to do. Mr. Fifield stated that he believes the downtown redevelopment will occur, but that it will not happen in the foreseeable future. He added that, if things turn around, housing will lead the way. He has seen a decrease in people interested in doing these types of projects. Mr. Fifield reported that there was good news from the Legislative Session. They are coming up on the 5-year rule. At the last session, it was discussed to extend the 5-year rule to 10 years. City Administrator Larson stated that the City has received letter from the State of Minnesota for the public improvements part of the downtown project. They need to see progress by September 30. Because this is funded by bond proceeds, if they do not spend the money by the end of year, they will not be able to spend it. City Administrator Larson stated that he would like the City Council to hold a Work Session in August or September to discuss alternatives. After the discussion on grant funding, the Council will need to decide what to do with the downtown redevelopment. Page 4 of 8 City of Centerville City Council Meeting July 22, 2009 Mr. Fifield stated that agencies are not looking to take money away from redevelopment. 4.Platting of Backage Road Project City Administrator Larson stated that this has been an outstanding issue for quite a while and the land needs to be platted into lots. City Engineer Statz asked the City Council to discuss how to best plat for the market. City Administrator Larson stated that the City may have to re-plat the land later, depending on who wants to buy it. Discussion ensued. City Administrator Larson stated that the City Council needs to authorize funding for the platting process. Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Lee, to approve the Platting of the Backage Road Project, not to exceed $4,700, as required by the Watershed Permit. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 5.Centerville Elementary PTA Request for Bingo Permit – November 13, 2009 & February 26, 2010 Mayor Capra stated that this is a standard request that needs the City Council’s approval. Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Lee, to approve Centerville Elementary PTA’s Request for a Bingo Permit for November 13, 2009 and February 26, 2010. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 6.Identity Theft Prevention Program City Administrator Larson stated that this is an effort to comply with the Federal rules. Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher, to approve the Identity Theft Prevention Program. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 7.Staff/City Parade Participation City Administrator Larson stated that two staff members drove vehicles in the parade last year. Council may want to consider compensating them for 2 hours, similar to last year or they could be given 3 hours of compensatory time. Councilmember Broussard Vickers stated that she would like to see compensatory time rather than financial compensation due to budget deficiencies. Page 5 of 8 City of Centerville City Council Meeting July 22, 2009 Councilmember Paar, Councilmember Fehrenbacher, and Mayor Capra stated that they are willing to participate. Councilmember Broussard Vickers stated that she will participate if she is in town at that time. Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve City Staff parade participation in the Fete des Lacs Parade and receive 3 hours of compensatory time for same. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IX.ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES 1.City Administrator, Dallas Larson a. Televising of Planning & Zoning Commission Public Hearings City Administrator Larson inquired whether the City could forego televising public hearings at the Planning & Zoning level due to budget constraints. Councilmember Broussard Vickers stated that she would not have a problem with that. Mayor Capra felt that if the legal requirements, notices in the City’s legal paper and affected property owners mailed notification; she had no concerns with not televising these events. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Broussard Vickers, to discontinue televising public hearings at the Planning & Zoning Commission level. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. b.2009 Street Project City Administrator Larson reported that in the process of removing pavement, more curb was found that needs to be removed. There is approximately 5,500 feet, which will add an additional $40,000 - $50,000 dollars. Discussion ensued. City Engineer Statz stated that due to the contractor being in the area, the City would reap a financial benefit in pricing and it would be advantageous for the work to be completed at this time. Councilmember Fehrenbacher stated that he felt it would be better to overestimate the cost. City Administrator Larson stated that the paving would be completed between July 26 and August 4, 2009. City Administrator Larson stated that no action is needed at this time. City Engineer Statz provided a picture of the Street Scape Project to City Council. Page 6 of 8 City of Centerville City Council Meeting July 22, 2009 2. Police Commission (Update) Council Member Lee reported that at the Police Governing Board meeting, the preliminary budget was not approved. They were asked to bring the police budget back to the City Councils for input. It was noted that the budget will not be adopted until August 31, 2009. It includes a $10,000 increase in Centerville’s portion. The first mid-year review for all the officers will be in January, 2010. Discussion ensued. City Administrator Larson stated that the budget draft did contain the Police Commission’s proposed number. 3. Music in the Park Mayor Capra stated that the public has enjoyed the performances sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Committee and hope that future performances will be scheduled in years to come. 4. Storm Water Stats – Mayor Capra Mayor Capra asked City Administrator Larson for the Storm Water Stats. An employee of St. Genevieve’s stated that it went up from $500 to $1,200 quarterly. She stated that this could discourage businesses from moving to Centerville. City Administrator Larson stated that Lino Lakes is also struggling with this issue and Hugo is much lower. Councilmember Broussard Vickers stated that the City was undercharging in the past. Mayor Capra stated that she felt that the increase may have been received more favorably if it had been a gradual increase. Discussion ensued. City Administrator Larson stated that he will get more information regarding comparisons. 5. Fete des Lacs Volunteer Meeting Councilmember Lee reported on the 8K Run and parade details. He stated that there is a link on the City’s website where people can register. Currently, they have 41-45 volunteers and continue to pursue additional volunteers. X.ADJOURNMENT Page 7 of 8 City of Centerville City Council Meeting July 22, 2009 Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher, to adjourn the July 22, 2009, City Council Meeting. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Capra adjourned the July 22, 2009, City Council Meeting at 8:30 p.m. Transcribed by: Bonita Kaska, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc Page 8 of 8