Centerville Tidbits
Option Agreement Approved At its June 13 meeting, the Centerville City Council approved an option agreement with Dennis Shudy, the owner of the Centerville Redi-Mix building.
Council and staff have expressed interest in purchasing the Redi-Mix building and converting it into the city's Public Works Department facility.
The option agreement formalizes the parties' mutual interest in the sale of the building, giving the city time to review a tentative site plan.
"This [option agreement] is so that you don't enter into an agreement where you buy a million dollar-plus facility without having the site planned out," said City Engineer Mark Statz. "As your city engineer, I'm asking that you allow [engineers] to take the time to think about those things before purchasing," he added.
The council agreed to spend $7,500 to have the city's engineers review the site plan drawn up by Shudy's engineer. The review should be completed prior to the June 27 council meeting.
According to City Administrator Dallas Larson, the city would benefit from $30,000 in property tax savings if the sale is finalized before July 1.
In other action, the council:
. Appointed Jenny Dosch and Michael Warner to the city's Economic Development Authority, the first appointment under the revised EDA ordinance which allows non-residents to serve on the EDA.
. Approved a $1,200 payment to Archaeological Research Services to conduct an archeological survey on the site that will become Hidden Spring Park. Because of the DNR grant, the city must conduct an archeological survey prior to construction in accordance with federal requirements.
. Approved an encroachment agreement allowing a property owner to build a pool in a drainage easement at 1654 Lakeland Circle.
. Approved a municipal Massage Th erapist license for William Klein, who will be opening a massage business at 7031 - 20th Avenue.
. Approved St. Genevieve's Catholic Church's request to hold a raffl e on church grounds on August 5. In related action, council approved the church's request for a special event permit, temporary 3.2 malt liquor license, bingo, raffl e, paddlewheel, pulltabs, and parking on 1694 Sorel St. for the annual chicken dinner event, to be held on August 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
. Authorized the Mayor and City Administrator to participate in the Anoka County Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Program.
. Approved a letter of credit reduction for the developer of Pheasant Marsh.
. Approved an easement reduction that will allow for the construction of a deck at 7323 Deer Pass Drive.
. Approved encroachment agreements for fences in drainage/ utility easements at 6851 Beaver Pond Way and at 1636 Dupre Road.
. Approved a special event permit for the June 16 celebration of life for Crystal Schneider.