05-11-2020 Council Meeting Minutes

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COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVED 119 City Engineer Hankee noted that she has met with the Vickers and they reviewed the plans on site. 120 She understands that their preference would be for a piped option including the dissipater. With the 121 direct pipe option, they have added storage to the pond which changes factors that concerned the 122 Vickers. She showed charts indicating discharge and velocity (both with easement). With a plunge 123 pool option, reduction in run off rate is possible. She reviewed direct outlet verses plunge pool 124 considerations. Looking at the view of Pond 100, Ms. Hankee explained the new proposal includes a 125 more significant outlet dissipation system, dug in place so elevations would not change (a concern of 126 the Vickers). That is the staff recommendation. She also reviewed a plunge pool option (concerns are 127 added maintenance and the direct pipe option eliminates erosion concern). 128 Ms. Larsen noted conversation about a Great River Energy easement and the Vickers' desire to 129 understand their approval. Staff has obtained an email confirmation from Great River. 130 - Josephine Lane and a utility extension was reviewed (Vickers concerned about street, sewer and 131 water extention to their property) due to tax valuation; staff has been informed by the assessor 132 that the development will increase valuation not street/utilities addition; also noted implications 133 of not doing improvements now; 134 - 6709 20t' Avenue (Weber property) was reviewed as well as implications to their property; Ms. 135 Larsen noted that she spoke with Mr. Weber today and specifics related to the right turn lane 1 I 6close to their property, driveway location, utility pole location and construction access (prefer 137 not just Red Oak). Mayor Rafferty asked about the road north of Red Oak and if the plans 138 indicate no change to the right side of the roadway. Ms. Larsen noted that there would be 139 expansion on both sides of the roadway (confirmed by WSB engineer). 140 - Findings of fact included in report; 141 - Advisory board actions (P&Z and Environmental Board approval); 142 - Actions requested of the council this evening. 143 Mayor Rafferty noted that he and other councilmembers have talked with the Vickers. He is thankful 144 that staff has facilitated some movements that are appropriate. 145 Councilmember Cavegn asked to hear from the Vickers. He believes there is a difference in 146 understanding of tax value (increased value). 147 Linda Broussard and Dave Vicker, Centerville, offered thanks for the time and consideration shown by 148 city officials and staff. She has received two plans from the City Engineer and they have a couple 149 questions. They have also received some easement language that they are reviewing. She believes 150 they are feeling much better about the drainage. Regarding valuation, on the north side of their 151 property, they had a situation with a Centerville development that included stubbing in a road. They 152 ended up with a tax valuation change. When stubbing happens they cannot be considered agricultural 153 land for tax purposes anymore and that's a tax increase. The county assessor did reverse the increase 154 after some discussion. There is the matter of "development pressure" that the county assessor now 155 speaks of that driving up valuation. They would like to maintain their agricultural value consideration. 156 They also have continuing concern about people using their property (ATVs and snowmobiles) with a 157 road stubbed in. 158 Councilmember Lyden noted tree preservation. It is noted in the staff report that there are 750 159 significant trees that will be reduced to 252 trees, mitigated by 29 trees to be put in (not good odds for 160 the trees). Also he is still concerned that public water is being moved to a private ditch. The impact of 161 the development will be staged but he'd like to extend an easement to the City for volume of water 4