City Minutes Work Session 8/13/2008
Finance Director John Meyer reviewed the draft budget for 2009 and commented on areas that Council members had suggested for change. Material he prepared also identified the impact to the levy if additional money were included for street maintenance at levels of $50,000, $100,000 and $150,000 per year. The Council consensus was that some amount perhaps around $25,000 could be included in the 2009 budget to begin setting aside additional money for streets. Mark Statz suggested doing a cost estimate for seal coating all streets once every five years and doing mill and overlay at 15 to 20 years. The Council would like to see the report showing the cost of such a maintenance program.
The Quad Press 8/19/2008
Mark Statz noted that the city would need to save more than $300,000 per year to keep pace with the road maintenance over the next 30 years without imposing assessments. This statement was not in the approved work session minutes and is not required to be there by law. The reporter caught it though...
What is going on behind the walls of City Hall? When our own City Engineer states we should be saving $300,000 annually to avoid future assessments, why did they only budget $25,000? The future assessments will keep coming unless something is done to address the basic need of road maintenance! Is the pathetic amount of $25,000 a pacifier because it's election year?
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Tuesday, September 30, 2008
The Numbers Are Not Adding Up
During the 9/24/2008 meeting, Council addressed trail grant money. Included in the Handout
The trail needs were identified during the 1997 City's comprehensive planning process. The City received a grant of approximately $700,000 to construct trail connections. The local match of $300,000-$350,000 will be paid from fees paid by developers in lieu of land for parks. These fees can only be used for park projects-capital construction. City property taxes are not planned to be used for the trail construction project.
"Currently, it appears that an assessment will not be needed to correct the grade and install a trail (Mill Rd), part of the reason I favor doing it now. It is still being investigated to be certain."
Email sent by council member Tom Lee 9/7/2008
Quad Press 8/18/2008
Discussed trail grant priorities on which council members voted earlier. The cost of the 26 trails is expected to be more than 1.7 million, much of which will be covered by the transportation enhancement grant.
The numbers don't add up. Who is going to pay the additional $700,000? Why does a City of our size need 26 additional trails? Why can't the Citizens get a straight answer?
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The trail needs were identified during the 1997 City's comprehensive planning process. The City received a grant of approximately $700,000 to construct trail connections. The local match of $300,000-$350,000 will be paid from fees paid by developers in lieu of land for parks. These fees can only be used for park projects-capital construction. City property taxes are not planned to be used for the trail construction project.
"Currently, it appears that an assessment will not be needed to correct the grade and install a trail (Mill Rd), part of the reason I favor doing it now. It is still being investigated to be certain."
Email sent by council member Tom Lee 9/7/2008
Quad Press 8/18/2008
Discussed trail grant priorities on which council members voted earlier. The cost of the 26 trails is expected to be more than 1.7 million, much of which will be covered by the transportation enhancement grant.
The numbers don't add up. Who is going to pay the additional $700,000? Why does a City of our size need 26 additional trails? Why can't the Citizens get a straight answer?
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Friday, September 26, 2008
OF, BY AND FOR THE PEOPLE
Here are the thoughts of another citizen that has issues with our current council.
In an article in the St. Paul Pioneer Press dated 9/21/08, Mayor Mary Capra is quoted as saying, "Residents leading the petition effort are doing so for personal reasons. Those backing the petition have either been directly or indirectly upset with an action of the City." Of course it is for personal reasons and because of actions of the City. Everything you do as an elected official affects our personal standard of living as a taxpayer of Centerville. This statement of yours drives wedges and mistrust. When citizens lose faith in local government, it is personal.
In 1776 our forefathers signed the Declaration of Independence and then in 1786 they ratified the constitution championing the rights of the individual and rejecting concepts like divine right of rule and aristocratic entitlement. A government of, by and for the people. The founding fathers knew the nations success depends upon the citizens being well informed so they made sure information could flow freely. The first Amendment protected and granted the right to peaceful assembly as well as free press. Our ancestors were in an unprecedented position to be able to exchange their ideas and opinions. This freedom assured that rule of reason prevailed. They trusted the people would make the right choice where it mattered most. In the voting booth. When freedom of speech falters and the market place of ideas fail it is almost impossible for us to fulfill the most essential civic obligation we have, making informed voter decisions to keep our government in check. Unfortunately there is no quicker path to voter disfranchising than being excluded from the process.
I have witnessed Centerville's government not listening, demeaning, and not respecting it's residents. When we ask questions, emails go unanswered or we get vague answers where we need to ask more questions. My wife was accused by Council member Lee of "causing all the animosity" at the May 1 public hearing. Call me crazy but I think the $20,000 assessments and the forcing of hooking up to water at an additional $7500 +/- had something to do with that, not my wife. Centerville is 7.8 million dollars in long term debt. You can minimize it all you want, it is still a substantial amount for a city of 3800. The need for a third party to get involved with a state audit is warranted when the citizens lose faith in their elected officials.
So, yes Mayor Capra you are right when you say residents heading the petition and those backing it are doing so for personal reasons because our founding fathers have afforded them the right to do so. I hope more people with personal reasons and citizens that have either been directly or indirectly affected by an action of the City, vote a new Mayor and two new council members into office. Everything you do at City Hall affects all of the citizens of Centerville. The list of the disfranchised is growing. We may not have been paying attention a few years ago but we are here now, so start listening to us. Don't walk on the rights our forefathers granted us.
Citizens of Centerville, please sign the state audit petition and make our local government accountable. It may cost us money but think of it as an investment in our future and the future of Centerville.
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In an article in the St. Paul Pioneer Press dated 9/21/08, Mayor Mary Capra is quoted as saying, "Residents leading the petition effort are doing so for personal reasons. Those backing the petition have either been directly or indirectly upset with an action of the City." Of course it is for personal reasons and because of actions of the City. Everything you do as an elected official affects our personal standard of living as a taxpayer of Centerville. This statement of yours drives wedges and mistrust. When citizens lose faith in local government, it is personal.
In 1776 our forefathers signed the Declaration of Independence and then in 1786 they ratified the constitution championing the rights of the individual and rejecting concepts like divine right of rule and aristocratic entitlement. A government of, by and for the people. The founding fathers knew the nations success depends upon the citizens being well informed so they made sure information could flow freely. The first Amendment protected and granted the right to peaceful assembly as well as free press. Our ancestors were in an unprecedented position to be able to exchange their ideas and opinions. This freedom assured that rule of reason prevailed. They trusted the people would make the right choice where it mattered most. In the voting booth. When freedom of speech falters and the market place of ideas fail it is almost impossible for us to fulfill the most essential civic obligation we have, making informed voter decisions to keep our government in check. Unfortunately there is no quicker path to voter disfranchising than being excluded from the process.
I have witnessed Centerville's government not listening, demeaning, and not respecting it's residents. When we ask questions, emails go unanswered or we get vague answers where we need to ask more questions. My wife was accused by Council member Lee of "causing all the animosity" at the May 1 public hearing. Call me crazy but I think the $20,000 assessments and the forcing of hooking up to water at an additional $7500 +/- had something to do with that, not my wife. Centerville is 7.8 million dollars in long term debt. You can minimize it all you want, it is still a substantial amount for a city of 3800. The need for a third party to get involved with a state audit is warranted when the citizens lose faith in their elected officials.
So, yes Mayor Capra you are right when you say residents heading the petition and those backing it are doing so for personal reasons because our founding fathers have afforded them the right to do so. I hope more people with personal reasons and citizens that have either been directly or indirectly affected by an action of the City, vote a new Mayor and two new council members into office. Everything you do at City Hall affects all of the citizens of Centerville. The list of the disfranchised is growing. We may not have been paying attention a few years ago but we are here now, so start listening to us. Don't walk on the rights our forefathers granted us.
Citizens of Centerville, please sign the state audit petition and make our local government accountable. It may cost us money but think of it as an investment in our future and the future of Centerville.
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Thursday, September 25, 2008
Proposed Signs for City Entrance and City Hall
We really hate to harp on this but city officials leave us no choice! With a budget so tight they are struggling to put away $25,000 for road maintenance, (which still leaves us short) why is the city even considering spending our money this way?! Why replace the current City Hall sign and spend thousands of dollars for entrance signs that Anoka County provides for FREE? Council minutes 8/27/2008
City Administrator Larson showed slides of a proposed sign design from Arrow Sign He stated that this will fit in the space where the current sign is in front of the City Hall It has also been proposed to have a message board below it He added that they could either use real brick or a plastic product that looks like brick City Administrator Larson stated that he had also received a proposal for Centerville entry sign
Mayor Capra inquired whether they could wait and look at this at the end of the year.
Council member BVickers stated that the total of the signs proposed would amount to over $70,000. Council member Lee suggested that the City only do one of these signs per year. Council member BVickers suggested having Finance Director John Meyer come back with the impact of $40,000 for the sign and an additional $15,000 for an entry sign on the City budget. Council member Paar stated that the Council is already fighting the budget for the street maintenance He suggested that this may have to wait until there is extra money He stated that they could get the free sign from Anoka County for Centerville Road He added that the City should look at this when Highway 14 is completed and the building and developing are completed
Council member Lakso stated that she felt the most crucial sign would be the sign coming west on Highway 14 to welcome people into Centerville.
Discussion ensued
Council member Lee stated that he agreed with Council member Lakso. They would want the sign on Highway 14 to welcome people into town.
Sitting council is redecorating the City with OUR MONEY! They are spending a lot of time and effort on nonessential items, all the while, the road maintenance fund is being ignored!
We have already incurred a 8 million dollar debt under their watch!
Should new signs that cost thousands of dollars really be a priority?
Speak out from the voting booth on 11/04/2008!
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Nasty Conduct, Nasty Email, Nasty Accusations!
9/25/2008
The city officials were having so much fun, exercising their first amendment right at last nights council meeting! They spent over 40 minutes bashing the citizens of Centerville and this blog. This happened after they discovered we are $35,000 over budget on the City's enhanced utility work and streepscaping. Was this due to poor planning? What other financial surprises are in store for the City?
We, the Citizens for Ethical Taxation and Representation are a very large group of concerned citizens who are watching for ethical, truthful behavior and accountability from our representatives. Whether spending our money or representing our community, their behavior last night was absolutely juvenile and wholly unacceptable!
Unfortunately, it has come to our attention that some members of council have received nasty, and profane emails from citizens in our community. We would like to go on the record, stating that NOTHING has been sent by us. (Except one message of thanks to council member Vickers regarding her stance on the road maintenance fund. She has not replied) We do not condone such behavior and resent the implication that we are somehow behind it. We challenge our city officials to show the emails they claim to have received from anyone associated with this blog.
Statements made to the press in recent times by staff and elected officials have been filled innuendo and half truths. We, the citizens will not give in to the the intimidation techniques used by council, staff or the city attorney! We also have first amendment rights!
All the whining from our council members reminds us of the New York Yankees that did not make it to the play-offs this year, for the first time since the mid nineties. There is one distinct difference between the Yankees and our council... The Yankees will definitely be back next year!
Go Twins!!!
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The city officials were having so much fun, exercising their first amendment right at last nights council meeting! They spent over 40 minutes bashing the citizens of Centerville and this blog. This happened after they discovered we are $35,000 over budget on the City's enhanced utility work and streepscaping. Was this due to poor planning? What other financial surprises are in store for the City?
We, the Citizens for Ethical Taxation and Representation are a very large group of concerned citizens who are watching for ethical, truthful behavior and accountability from our representatives. Whether spending our money or representing our community, their behavior last night was absolutely juvenile and wholly unacceptable!
Unfortunately, it has come to our attention that some members of council have received nasty, and profane emails from citizens in our community. We would like to go on the record, stating that NOTHING has been sent by us. (Except one message of thanks to council member Vickers regarding her stance on the road maintenance fund. She has not replied) We do not condone such behavior and resent the implication that we are somehow behind it. We challenge our city officials to show the emails they claim to have received from anyone associated with this blog.
Statements made to the press in recent times by staff and elected officials have been filled innuendo and half truths. We, the citizens will not give in to the the intimidation techniques used by council, staff or the city attorney! We also have first amendment rights!
All the whining from our council members reminds us of the New York Yankees that did not make it to the play-offs this year, for the first time since the mid nineties. There is one distinct difference between the Yankees and our council... The Yankees will definitely be back next year!
Go Twins!!!
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Audit Petition Volunteers Welcome
Due to the excitement surrounding the audit, we have discovered that walking the petition is time consuming . The citizens in our community want to talk! Many are thrilled to learn that they are not alone and warmly welcome our arrival. The blog has been contacted by residents asking where do we go, how we sign and when will someone stop by?
If you have time to volunteer or know someone that would be interested in obtaining signatures for the audit, please email us!
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If you have time to volunteer or know someone that would be interested in obtaining signatures for the audit, please email us!
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Long Term Debt Discrepancies - Citizens Question
We here at Centerville Citizens For Ethical Taxation and Representation (CCFETR) have been fielding questions on what is the correct number for the long term debt of the City of Centerville. These questions have been originating from concerned citizens and media reporters.
Indeed, there HAS been THREE different numbers stated in the reporting on this blog, handouts, and the Pioneer Press article. It is not our job at CCFETR to try to make sense of these discrepancy but to bring it to the community's attention. We also want the community to know that if you have felt as though the city has you chasing your tail, you are not alone.
Here is a break down with dates to highlight the discrepancies.
Email from Finance Director John Meyer on August 13:
$8,055,896
This number was used on the blog in August.
Annual Financial Report dated Dec 31, 2007
$9,175,675
This number was used on the handout that was passed out at the neighborhood meeting and also passed out from door to door. We also included 2005 and 2006 long term debt figures out of the annual financial reports in the corresponding years.
The Pioneer Press reported in last Sunday's newspaper
"Debt. at the end of 2008, the city will have more than $7.8 million."
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Indeed, there HAS been THREE different numbers stated in the reporting on this blog, handouts, and the Pioneer Press article. It is not our job at CCFETR to try to make sense of these discrepancy but to bring it to the community's attention. We also want the community to know that if you have felt as though the city has you chasing your tail, you are not alone.
Here is a break down with dates to highlight the discrepancies.
Email from Finance Director John Meyer on August 13:
$8,055,896
This number was used on the blog in August.
Annual Financial Report dated Dec 31, 2007
$9,175,675
This number was used on the handout that was passed out at the neighborhood meeting and also passed out from door to door. We also included 2005 and 2006 long term debt figures out of the annual financial reports in the corresponding years.
The Pioneer Press reported in last Sunday's newspaper
"Debt. at the end of 2008, the city will have more than $7.8 million."
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The Petition and The Press
The Quad Press
"Capra also said she is putting together a breakdown of tax levies over the last 20 years for county, school and city to inform citizens of what they have had to pay."
Link Here
We wait with bated breath! Will the information be available before election day?
"Capra also said she is putting together a breakdown of tax levies over the last 20 years for county, school and city to inform citizens of what they have had to pay."
Link Here
We wait with bated breath! Will the information be available before election day?
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Centerville Trivia ~ Sidewalk Ordinance/2006
Who is responsible for the maintenance/repair of Centerville sidewalks?
A: The City
B: Property Owners
The answer may surprise you!
Sidewalk, Right-Of-Way Ordinance Changes
The council also unanimously approved two local ordinance amendments intended to specify that property owners - and not City Hall - are responsible for maintaining sidewalks and adjoining rights-of-way near their residences.
The city's existing ordinances are "not real clear as to the maintenance of sidewalks or the maintenance of green space . that that's what these [amendments] are intended to do - clear that up," City Administrator Dallas Larson explained shortly before the council's vote.
Several council members questioned whether property owners should be liable for cracked or broken sidewalks directly outside their homes, for example, with Council Member Tom Lee commenting that at first blush, "that seems like it's not quite fair." However, Larson explained that "it is common" in Minnesota to shift sidewalk and right-of-way maintenance liability "away from the city."
"Many, many cities do it this way. In fact, I'm sure I could safely say that most cities do it this way," Larson said. He also compared property-owner liability under the amendments to that when snowplows disrupt sodding on sidewalk medians. "
It's the property owner's responsibility to replace that, too," Larson said.
After a brief discussion, Lee, too, was convinced about the wisdom of the new sidewalk and right-of-way amendments. "I think this is the right thing to do, even though I'm not too crazy about it," Lee said. "I think this is the right thing to do for the city, anyway."
*The Citizen
Council Minutes 10/11/2006
Amending Chapter 93 of the Centerville Code by Amending Section 9301 Relating to Maintenance of Sidewalks
City Administrator Larson explained that the existing Ordinances were not real clear on maintenance of sidewalks and this is an attempt to make it clear that adjoining property owners are responsible Council Member Lee indicated that he did not realize that residents were responsible for repairs of sidewalks. City Administrator Larson explained that this is typical language of most cities Motion by Council Member Lakso seconded by Council Member Terway to approve Ordinance Second Series Amending Chapter 93 of the Centerville Code by Amending Section 9301 Relating to Maintenance of Sidewalks All in favor, Motion carried unanimously
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A: The City
B: Property Owners
The answer may surprise you!
Sidewalk, Right-Of-Way Ordinance Changes
The council also unanimously approved two local ordinance amendments intended to specify that property owners - and not City Hall - are responsible for maintaining sidewalks and adjoining rights-of-way near their residences.
The city's existing ordinances are "not real clear as to the maintenance of sidewalks or the maintenance of green space . that that's what these [amendments] are intended to do - clear that up," City Administrator Dallas Larson explained shortly before the council's vote.
Several council members questioned whether property owners should be liable for cracked or broken sidewalks directly outside their homes, for example, with Council Member Tom Lee commenting that at first blush, "that seems like it's not quite fair." However, Larson explained that "it is common" in Minnesota to shift sidewalk and right-of-way maintenance liability "away from the city."
"Many, many cities do it this way. In fact, I'm sure I could safely say that most cities do it this way," Larson said. He also compared property-owner liability under the amendments to that when snowplows disrupt sodding on sidewalk medians. "
It's the property owner's responsibility to replace that, too," Larson said.
After a brief discussion, Lee, too, was convinced about the wisdom of the new sidewalk and right-of-way amendments. "I think this is the right thing to do, even though I'm not too crazy about it," Lee said. "I think this is the right thing to do for the city, anyway."
*The Citizen
Council Minutes 10/11/2006
Amending Chapter 93 of the Centerville Code by Amending Section 9301 Relating to Maintenance of Sidewalks
City Administrator Larson explained that the existing Ordinances were not real clear on maintenance of sidewalks and this is an attempt to make it clear that adjoining property owners are responsible Council Member Lee indicated that he did not realize that residents were responsible for repairs of sidewalks. City Administrator Larson explained that this is typical language of most cities Motion by Council Member Lakso seconded by Council Member Terway to approve Ordinance Second Series Amending Chapter 93 of the Centerville Code by Amending Section 9301 Relating to Maintenance of Sidewalks All in favor, Motion carried unanimously
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Monday, September 22, 2008
Planning and Zoning Commission.
The Planning and Zoning Commission Currently Has an Opening.
The commission meets the first Tuesday of each month at City Hall. Please consider serving your community by becoming a member. Application available Here.
FYI; Tom Wood and Ben Fehrenbacher both currently on Planning and Zoning are running for City Council.
The commission meets the first Tuesday of each month at City Hall. Please consider serving your community by becoming a member. Application available Here.
FYI; Tom Wood and Ben Fehrenbacher both currently on Planning and Zoning are running for City Council.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Centerville Residents Challenge City's Spending
Why did the City purchase a new public works building (left) for the sum of 1.4 million dollars while the current building (right) appears sufficient?
UPDATE!
At its July 11, 2007 meeting, the Centerville City Council officially approved the purchase of the old Centerville Redi-Mix site as the city's new Public Works Department base.
The city will pay $1.4 million for the property, with $800,000 of the initial funds coming from the general fund, $400,000 coming from the sewer fund, and another $200,000 coming from the water fund.
The city is planning to receive approximately $400,000 for the sale of the current public works property, although no time frame has yet been established for that sale.
As of today the building sits... UNSOLD!
*The Citizen
Group gathering signatures to petition state for an audit
By Brady Gervais
bgervais@pioneerpress.com
A group of Centerville residents concerned that city officials are on an unnecessary spending spree want the state to audit their city.
There were some rather interesting quotes in the article. Some of the printed story has been omitted online.
"You can say we shouldn't have that much debt," Larson (City Administrator) said. But it is not improper. It was just a decision that was made and a debt that was incurred."
Residents leading the petition effort are doing so for personal reasons, Capra (Mayor) said. Those backing the petition have "either been directly or indirectly upset with an action of the city," she said.
Why was it a necessary "decision" to incur this debt, Mr. Larson? Exactly what was the justification?
Why does the Mayor make her statement? Hasn't every resident been affected directly or indirectly by the actions of the City? Further questioning may be in order.
dlarson@centervillemn.com Dallas Larson
capria@comcast.net Mary Capra
Please read the printed copy for full story.
Partial Story Here
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Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Media Coverage in the Pioneer Press
Centerville Has a Dedicated Road Maintenance Fund?
City Council passed the preliminary 2009 road budget during the September 10th meeting.
A whopping $25,000 will be set aside for street reconstruction and reserve. We know that the City needs $60,000 just to cover the seal coating projects scheduled for next year. This still leaves us short $35,000 but hey, it's a start.
Thank you to all the citizens that have been so involved. Together, we might be able to get the fund increased to the $100,000 Council Member Broussard-Vickers stated we need.
How about slashing part of the $84,000 budgeted funds the City spends on Park Programs and Maintenance for the SIX parks we have in a 2.2 square mile radius?
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A whopping $25,000 will be set aside for street reconstruction and reserve. We know that the City needs $60,000 just to cover the seal coating projects scheduled for next year. This still leaves us short $35,000 but hey, it's a start.
Thank you to all the citizens that have been so involved. Together, we might be able to get the fund increased to the $100,000 Council Member Broussard-Vickers stated we need.
How about slashing part of the $84,000 budgeted funds the City spends on Park Programs and Maintenance for the SIX parks we have in a 2.2 square mile radius?
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What Results Can We Expect From a State Audit?
We can not say with any certainty what a State audit will reveal. The reason we are requesting one is to determine if our City is being managed properly. Citizens want to address the debt and understand why it has increased over a million dollars for each of the past two years. The audit will also address spending. Why did Council spend $517,000 for unnecessary streetscaping which caused an additional bill of over $54,000 for engineering and administrative costs? Why do we now own a second public works building at the cost of 1.4 million dollars? Are the people behind the walls of City Hall managing the City correctly and being good stewards of our money? The audit will answer these questions!The City will be billed hourly by the state. Hugo is expecting a price tag of under $20,000. If Centerville spends this much but the audit reveals how to save $50,000, isn't it worth it?
The following links detail the results of a State audit completed for each city. In reviewing the audits you also get an understanding how each city is managed.
Cambridge
Crosby
Bena
Kenyon
Phillips
Ronneby
Harris
Albany
Stacy
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State Audit Meeting a Success!
Thank you to all the residents that turned out last night! The room was almost unbearably warm but the crowd of 85 stayed for the entire meeting.In fact, many people remained far after the meeting ended and visited with their neighbors. New friendships were made and new alliances were born. There was a sense of community that has not been felt in a long time. The very reason many of us moved to Centerville was reaffirmed last night!
The concern expressed for our city was overwhelming. There are many intelligent citizens in this city and many informed questions were asked. Although we are just beginning our journey, the first steps were taken last night, by many residents.
Citizens had the opportunity to meet four of the candidates last night. First we heard from Stephanie Blomseth, running for council. Next was Ben Fehrenbacher also running for city council. Council candidate Neale Rawlings attended the meeting and left early with his adorable 18 month old twin boys. His platform was left for the residents to review. The two candidates running against our incumbent Mayor spoke; Bryce Wasiloski and Laura Powers. These candidates are going to give Mary a run for her money! It should be an exciting election!
When the meeting ended, many citizens volunteered to walk the petition and took the needed excess spending fact sheet. Unfortunately, we are unaware of which areas will be walked and hope they will follow up with us here.
We need to obtain the signatures of 423 registered voters before we send the petition to Anoka County for certification. As we move forward, we will keep a running total of the number of signatures we have and keep you updated on how many more we need to comply with the state audit laws.
This is an exciting time for the citizens of Centerville. We have the opportunity to change our local government and make it work for us, as intended! Thank to everyone who participated last night to what WILL BE a great start to reform!
Government of the people, by the people and for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
Gettysburg Address ~ Abraham Lincoln
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Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Small-town charm eludes suburbs' attempts to build it
CLICK IMAGE TO READ CENTERVILLE'S APPROVED MASTER PLAN & DEVELOPMENT GUIDE. A great Article from the Pioneer Press that speaks directly to Centerville!! We can stop this before we get to the empty storefronts!
Some interesting quotes from the article;
"They put their own judgment ahead of the private sector. The Heart of the City is an absolute disaster," said Gene Happe, a developer who has built 45 commercial buildings in Burnsville.
"Everyone in Heart of the City is near bankruptcy," Happe said, rattling off names of condo builders and businesses. "My advice to anyone else about small-town charm is: Don't touch it."
"Everyone in Heart of the City is near bankruptcy," Happe said, rattling off names of condo builders and businesses. "My advice to anyone else about small-town charm is: Don't touch it."
Grand projects can leave only controversy and empty storefronts.
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Monday, September 15, 2008
Have City Officials Bitten Off More Than They Can Chew?
One story of the many citizens here in Centerville that were going to have property seized under eminent domain... That is before the Governor changed the law in 2006. Here is a letter to the current Mayor.
Mayor Mary Capra
1810 Fox Run, Centerville MN 55038
Dear Mayor Capra:
April 28, 2008
We feel privileged to be part of a smaller town/community. Typically a small town affords City government more personal contact with it’s citizens. We feel that is true for Centerville - a town we have truly loved for many years. Thus, we felt that writing to you personally would be appropriate and welcomed.
First, we understand that Centerville City Council has been facing and will continue to face challenging decisions over this next year. We wanted to express some of our concerns regarding those decisions. In specific, how the Council’s decisions have affected us.
This is our personal story in a nutshell:
We built our home on Centerville Lake at 1580 Sorel Street (several doors down from St. Genevieve Church) in 1994 and moved in May 7th, 1995. We were excited when LyNae’s parents (Lloyd & Diane Hansen) built next door to us (1588 Sorel) one and a half years later. Our intention was to look after them as they grew older and that by living next door, we could most adequately do this.
We began our own electrical company the summer of 2002. We are a small company and desire to remain small (2 employees). From the onset, our personal 3-car garage posed ‘space problems’ for all our electrical materials, along with our boats, trailers, etc. We had been looking for property close to home for storage and as an investment. We had talked with the owner of 1688 Sorel Str (across street from front doors of St. Genevieve Church and only ½ block from our home). We bought the property 2004, which at the time was zoned R-2, with the intentions of tearing down all the existing buildings and putting up two new homes (for rental and overflow). We also had every intention of following all and any guidelines set up by Centerville regarding covenants, etc. Then the Council changed the zoning ordinance from R-2 to "Mixed Use", which then led to the Council setting up the moratorium, then another rezoning and well, you know the rest. Originally, we never wanted to sell our investment property to the City. But when the City stated ultimately they would implement Eminent Domain against us (at the Beard & neighbors meeting), we felt we had no choice. The effort, stress and risk it took for us to purchase an investment property only to have the Council tie our hands and eventually relinquish it all to the City has been egregious.
In addition, the Council was making plans to put in high density housing and shops only ½ block away from our residence for the purpose of bringing in more businesses & residents, thus creating more tax revenue for the City. By this time, our small-town-"warm-fuzzies" were fading fast.
We did not want to live next to high density housing and shops, although we have always been advocates in "cleaning up" the downtown area. We believe however, that the ends do not justify the means in this case: entice developers by taking taxes and giving it to the developers (Beard) for the next 20 years. In our opinion, this "corporate welfare", along with the taking of one’s property by government (Eminent Domain), is unconscionable.
So, feeling quite hopeless, we sold everything in 2007. More importantly, we left our hopes and dreams: moving out of our dream home and away from Mom & Dad and selling our investment property (1688 Sorel) to the City.
We have moved to a home we bought in 2003: 7216 LaValle Drive, Centerville, across the lake from our Sorel home we sold. To be sure, this much older home does not have the same appeal to us as our 1580 Sorel home that we ourselves built from the ground up. Nonetheless, we feel fortunate to continue to be on the lake and in Centerville. That is, until recently.
Now we are facing another Centerville ‘taking’ in this home! The Council is considering turning our 1 block, dead end private road (LaValle Drive) into a public street, which we understand would quite possibly mean that the City of Centerville would once again take part of our personal property. The Council has stated they will not force hook up to City water, yet if we decide to move, it would be required to hook up before we could sell, and all of this at a cost of around $14,000-$20,000.
We enjoy our well water and believe it to be superior in every way, including safety and taste. It is one of the reasons we chose our property on Sorel and why we purchased our current home. We are not interested in being forced to hook up and drink chemically treated public water when our natural pure well water suffices. We are not interested in relinquishing our private street, hooking up to City water or capping our well. Certainly, those of us currently with wells should be allowed to keep them indefinitely, especially those of us on a private road! There is no good enough reason, at least to us, that the City of Centerville should take our private road and property.
Mayor Capra, in truth, we just want to be left alone. Please reconsider this forcible hook up and taking property that ethically is not the City’s to take. This is more than a personal issue for us, it’s a moral one. We believe Centerville Council would be overstepping, once again, the bounds in which government was originally intended.
Finally, we are firm believers that, for the most part, those that serve the citizens do so with good and right intentions and bear an enormous responsibility coupled with much work. Indeed, we believe this is true for the Centerville Council. And so, that is why we often pray for all our leaders that govern us, both locally and nationally. We are grateful for your service and time.
Sincerely,
Erick & LyNae
7216 LaValle Drive, Centerville MN 55038
cc: Centerville City Council, P & Z
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Mayor Mary Capra
1810 Fox Run, Centerville MN 55038
Dear Mayor Capra:
April 28, 2008
We feel privileged to be part of a smaller town/community. Typically a small town affords City government more personal contact with it’s citizens. We feel that is true for Centerville - a town we have truly loved for many years. Thus, we felt that writing to you personally would be appropriate and welcomed.
First, we understand that Centerville City Council has been facing and will continue to face challenging decisions over this next year. We wanted to express some of our concerns regarding those decisions. In specific, how the Council’s decisions have affected us.
This is our personal story in a nutshell:
We built our home on Centerville Lake at 1580 Sorel Street (several doors down from St. Genevieve Church) in 1994 and moved in May 7th, 1995. We were excited when LyNae’s parents (Lloyd & Diane Hansen) built next door to us (1588 Sorel) one and a half years later. Our intention was to look after them as they grew older and that by living next door, we could most adequately do this.
We began our own electrical company the summer of 2002. We are a small company and desire to remain small (2 employees). From the onset, our personal 3-car garage posed ‘space problems’ for all our electrical materials, along with our boats, trailers, etc. We had been looking for property close to home for storage and as an investment. We had talked with the owner of 1688 Sorel Str (across street from front doors of St. Genevieve Church and only ½ block from our home). We bought the property 2004, which at the time was zoned R-2, with the intentions of tearing down all the existing buildings and putting up two new homes (for rental and overflow). We also had every intention of following all and any guidelines set up by Centerville regarding covenants, etc. Then the Council changed the zoning ordinance from R-2 to "Mixed Use", which then led to the Council setting up the moratorium, then another rezoning and well, you know the rest. Originally, we never wanted to sell our investment property to the City. But when the City stated ultimately they would implement Eminent Domain against us (at the Beard & neighbors meeting), we felt we had no choice. The effort, stress and risk it took for us to purchase an investment property only to have the Council tie our hands and eventually relinquish it all to the City has been egregious.
In addition, the Council was making plans to put in high density housing and shops only ½ block away from our residence for the purpose of bringing in more businesses & residents, thus creating more tax revenue for the City. By this time, our small-town-"warm-fuzzies" were fading fast.
We did not want to live next to high density housing and shops, although we have always been advocates in "cleaning up" the downtown area. We believe however, that the ends do not justify the means in this case: entice developers by taking taxes and giving it to the developers (Beard) for the next 20 years. In our opinion, this "corporate welfare", along with the taking of one’s property by government (Eminent Domain), is unconscionable.
So, feeling quite hopeless, we sold everything in 2007. More importantly, we left our hopes and dreams: moving out of our dream home and away from Mom & Dad and selling our investment property (1688 Sorel) to the City.
We have moved to a home we bought in 2003: 7216 LaValle Drive, Centerville, across the lake from our Sorel home we sold. To be sure, this much older home does not have the same appeal to us as our 1580 Sorel home that we ourselves built from the ground up. Nonetheless, we feel fortunate to continue to be on the lake and in Centerville. That is, until recently.
Now we are facing another Centerville ‘taking’ in this home! The Council is considering turning our 1 block, dead end private road (LaValle Drive) into a public street, which we understand would quite possibly mean that the City of Centerville would once again take part of our personal property. The Council has stated they will not force hook up to City water, yet if we decide to move, it would be required to hook up before we could sell, and all of this at a cost of around $14,000-$20,000.
We enjoy our well water and believe it to be superior in every way, including safety and taste. It is one of the reasons we chose our property on Sorel and why we purchased our current home. We are not interested in being forced to hook up and drink chemically treated public water when our natural pure well water suffices. We are not interested in relinquishing our private street, hooking up to City water or capping our well. Certainly, those of us currently with wells should be allowed to keep them indefinitely, especially those of us on a private road! There is no good enough reason, at least to us, that the City of Centerville should take our private road and property.
Mayor Capra, in truth, we just want to be left alone. Please reconsider this forcible hook up and taking property that ethically is not the City’s to take. This is more than a personal issue for us, it’s a moral one. We believe Centerville Council would be overstepping, once again, the bounds in which government was originally intended.
Finally, we are firm believers that, for the most part, those that serve the citizens do so with good and right intentions and bear an enormous responsibility coupled with much work. Indeed, we believe this is true for the Centerville Council. And so, that is why we often pray for all our leaders that govern us, both locally and nationally. We are grateful for your service and time.
Sincerely,
Erick & LyNae
7216 LaValle Drive, Centerville MN 55038
cc: Centerville City Council, P & Z
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Increasing Taxes During an Economic Downturn is Suicide
Anoka County among hardest hit in housing crisis
The county's foreclosure rate was among the fastest growing in the metro region, and the prevention hot line is on the front lines.
By PAUL LEVY, Star Tribune
Anoka County has the highest rate of foreclosures in the metro area, according to 2007 statistics, with calls to a county foreclosure-prevention hot line having quadrupled in recent months.
"It's explosive, unbelievable, like a train wreck with people who have overextended themselves crashing against changing interest rates," said Jan Backlin, director of home ownership programs at Anoka County Community Action Program (ACCAP), which runs the hot line.
Full Story Here
The county's foreclosure rate was among the fastest growing in the metro region, and the prevention hot line is on the front lines.
By PAUL LEVY, Star Tribune
Anoka County has the highest rate of foreclosures in the metro area, according to 2007 statistics, with calls to a county foreclosure-prevention hot line having quadrupled in recent months.
"It's explosive, unbelievable, like a train wreck with people who have overextended themselves crashing against changing interest rates," said Jan Backlin, director of home ownership programs at Anoka County Community Action Program (ACCAP), which runs the hot line.
Full Story Here
Centerville Foreclosures
2005 ~7
2006 ~16
2007 ~21
2008 ~14 (Aug. 31)
2005 ~7
2006 ~16
2007 ~21
2008 ~14 (Aug. 31)
Anoka County
2005 ~520
2006 ~849
2007 ~1,680
2008 ~1,622 and counting...
*Statistics From the Anoka County Community Development Dept
Current 9/15/2008
Minnesota Foreclosure Data
HousingLink is an independent, nonpartisan, Twin Cities-based organization that specializes in the collection and distribution of affordable housing information. HousingLink's data and information is utilized by various stakeholder groups including direct service providers, housing providers and policymakers within our service area. Because of the vast impact of the recent foreclosure crisis, HousingLink has undertaken several foreclosure data collection efforts through partnerships with other local organizations. These reports are located HERE
The Twin Cities Metro has a projected foreclosure rate of 19,936 in 2008 compared to 3,759 in 2005.
State Wide the foreclosure numbers are 28,282 for 2008 compared to 6,466 in 2005.
How many citizens will be forced out of their homes here in Centerville, due to the increased tax burden? Do the people making financial decisions for our city even care? Bring power back to the people with your vote on election day!
*2008 Foreclosures (Projected) numbers are based on first quarter 2008 actual foreclosure counts
*2008 Foreclosures (Projected) numbers are based on first quarter 2008 actual foreclosure counts
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Friday, September 12, 2008
Protect the Citizens of Centerville
Gov. Pawlenty said in his speech on March 9, 2006
"One of the most important roles of government is to protect its citizens. Sometimes that means protecting them from their own government. I urge us to come together to pass meaningful and responsible reforms to Minnesota's eminent domain laws." The new eminent domain laws went into effect on May 20, 2006.
Citizens of Centerville, please hear this! The actions by the Centerville government is a horrific example of the Governor's statement!
Below is an excerpt from the Development Agreement dated July 11, 2007 (an entire year after the new laws were set into place):
"WHEREAS among the major objectives of the City in establishing the Project are to eradicate blight and blighting conditions existing within the City to enhance the tax base of the City to provide decent safe and sanitary housing opportunities for the residents of the City to promote and secure the prompt commercial development of certain real property located in the Project Area which property is not now in productive use or in its highest and best use in a manner consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and with a minimum adverse impact on the environment and to promote and create additional employment opportunities within the City for residents of the City and the surrounding area thereby improving living standards and reducing unemployment;"
The Development Agreement also reads:
"WHEREAS the City is willing to work with the Developer under the terms provided in this Agreement to acquire properties in the Project Area in order to assist in the redevelopment effort;"
Supreme Court Justice O'Conner made this statement about the Kelo ruling:
"Under the banner of economic development, all private property is now vulnerable to being taken and transferred to another private owner, so long as it might be upgraded--i.e., given to an owner who will use it in a way that the legislature deems more beneficial to the public--in the process."
Citizens of Centerville! Do we want the Government of Centerville to be our developer? This is not the standard role for Cities. Developers normally acquire homes and then bring their plans to the City Council to be approved. In Centerville's plan, the City has designed the development and singled out one developer for the entire project. The development project is relying heavily on the increase tax base which in-turn will remove residents from their homes, to be replaced with bigger better multi-family homes.
Minnesota (S.F. 2750) Signed by Gov. Pawlenty on May 19, 2006 prohibits the use of eminent domain for economic development; requiring eminent domain to be used only for a public use or public purpose; requiring condemning authorities to show clear and convincing evidence for certain takings; providing for condemnation for blight mitigation under certain conditions; specifying public hearing requirements; expanding certain petition notice requirements; requiring compensation for removal of legal nonconforming use; specifying certain minimum compensation requirements; providing for the awarding of attorney fees; providing for a right of first refusal; specifying certain notice requirements; and, providing for certain court orders finding the taking necessary.
S.F. 2750 Link Here
We urge everyone to attend the neighborhood meeting on September 16 to help give the power BACK TO THE PEOPLE!
COPYRIGHT 2006 Saint Paul Pioneer Press
Byline: Bill Salisbury May 16, 2006
Minnesotans soon won't have to worry about government seizing their property to make room for an office park or shopping center. The Minnesota Senate and House on Monday passed a bill to rein in the use of eminent domain -- the power of government to condemn private property -- so cities and counties no longer can take homes and businesses to make way for larger tax-generating commercial developments.States are strengthening private property rights after the U.S. Supreme Court last year ruled that the city of New London, Conn., could seize and tear down private homes to make way for a hotel and office buildings. But the court also declared states could restrict such takings. Minnesota lawmakers seized that opportunity.They passed a bill that "will make it very, very difficult for the government to take someone's private property," said its chief Senate sponsor, Tom Bakk, DFL-Cook. Bakk said the measure restores citizens' Fifth Amendment right to own property and be protected from government taking it "unless there is a public use and just compensation." The legislation will bar a city from taking property from one private owner and giving it to another, he said, "just because a city planner might have a different vision of what a corner or a neighborhood should look like." The bill would allow local governments to seize private homes or businesses for economic redevelopment only if the properties are severely blighted, environmentally contaminated, abandoned or a clear public nuisance.
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"One of the most important roles of government is to protect its citizens. Sometimes that means protecting them from their own government. I urge us to come together to pass meaningful and responsible reforms to Minnesota's eminent domain laws." The new eminent domain laws went into effect on May 20, 2006.
Citizens of Centerville, please hear this! The actions by the Centerville government is a horrific example of the Governor's statement!
Below is an excerpt from the Development Agreement dated July 11, 2007 (an entire year after the new laws were set into place):
"WHEREAS among the major objectives of the City in establishing the Project are to eradicate blight and blighting conditions existing within the City to enhance the tax base of the City to provide decent safe and sanitary housing opportunities for the residents of the City to promote and secure the prompt commercial development of certain real property located in the Project Area which property is not now in productive use or in its highest and best use in a manner consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and with a minimum adverse impact on the environment and to promote and create additional employment opportunities within the City for residents of the City and the surrounding area thereby improving living standards and reducing unemployment;"
The Development Agreement also reads:
"WHEREAS the City is willing to work with the Developer under the terms provided in this Agreement to acquire properties in the Project Area in order to assist in the redevelopment effort;"
Supreme Court Justice O'Conner made this statement about the Kelo ruling:
"Under the banner of economic development, all private property is now vulnerable to being taken and transferred to another private owner, so long as it might be upgraded--i.e., given to an owner who will use it in a way that the legislature deems more beneficial to the public--in the process."
Citizens of Centerville! Do we want the Government of Centerville to be our developer? This is not the standard role for Cities. Developers normally acquire homes and then bring their plans to the City Council to be approved. In Centerville's plan, the City has designed the development and singled out one developer for the entire project. The development project is relying heavily on the increase tax base which in-turn will remove residents from their homes, to be replaced with bigger better multi-family homes.
Minnesota (S.F. 2750) Signed by Gov. Pawlenty on May 19, 2006 prohibits the use of eminent domain for economic development; requiring eminent domain to be used only for a public use or public purpose; requiring condemning authorities to show clear and convincing evidence for certain takings; providing for condemnation for blight mitigation under certain conditions; specifying public hearing requirements; expanding certain petition notice requirements; requiring compensation for removal of legal nonconforming use; specifying certain minimum compensation requirements; providing for the awarding of attorney fees; providing for a right of first refusal; specifying certain notice requirements; and, providing for certain court orders finding the taking necessary.
S.F. 2750 Link Here
We urge everyone to attend the neighborhood meeting on September 16 to help give the power BACK TO THE PEOPLE!
COPYRIGHT 2006 Saint Paul Pioneer Press
Byline: Bill Salisbury May 16, 2006
Minnesotans soon won't have to worry about government seizing their property to make room for an office park or shopping center. The Minnesota Senate and House on Monday passed a bill to rein in the use of eminent domain -- the power of government to condemn private property -- so cities and counties no longer can take homes and businesses to make way for larger tax-generating commercial developments.States are strengthening private property rights after the U.S. Supreme Court last year ruled that the city of New London, Conn., could seize and tear down private homes to make way for a hotel and office buildings. But the court also declared states could restrict such takings. Minnesota lawmakers seized that opportunity.They passed a bill that "will make it very, very difficult for the government to take someone's private property," said its chief Senate sponsor, Tom Bakk, DFL-Cook. Bakk said the measure restores citizens' Fifth Amendment right to own property and be protected from government taking it "unless there is a public use and just compensation." The legislation will bar a city from taking property from one private owner and giving it to another, he said, "just because a city planner might have a different vision of what a corner or a neighborhood should look like." The bill would allow local governments to seize private homes or businesses for economic redevelopment only if the properties are severely blighted, environmentally contaminated, abandoned or a clear public nuisance.
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Friday, September 5, 2008
Save Centerville State Audit Meeting 9/16/2008
Attention Centerville Citizens!
Update
It has been brought to our attention that have been confused regarding the City debt. We have attempted to get the accurate information from our officials. Dallas Larson stated that special assessments do not count against the state mandated limit, even though it's still debt. The only thing we know for certain today is that
"The City of Centerville has $8,055,896 in long term debt."
John Meyer
Finance Director
Date: August 13, 2008
Do you wonder why we needed multi-colored cross-walks, 20 lamp posts over a two block area while our City debt is over 8 million dollars?
Has your property been threatened by eminent domain even though it is against MN state law?
Are you being bullied by city officials for a new trail system, power lines, land, or increased taxes without appropriate representation?
Has your real estate taxes sky rocketed for absolutely no reason, or because of special assessments?
Are you frustrated by other actions (or lack of action) by our city officials?
If you said “YES!” to any of these statements, please join the Neighborhood meeting that represents CHANGE!
WHERE: Bobby and Steve’s Conference Room
WHEN: September 16, 6:30 pm
AGENDA:
How a state audit petition works and what we need to be successful.
Information on complaints currently filed against the City of Centerville
Information on the Mayor and City Council race.
Volunteer sign-up to help bring the state audit petition to the citizens of Centerville
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Update
It has been brought to our attention that have been confused regarding the City debt. We have attempted to get the accurate information from our officials. Dallas Larson stated that special assessments do not count against the state mandated limit, even though it's still debt. The only thing we know for certain today is that
"The City of Centerville has $8,055,896 in long term debt."
John Meyer
Finance Director
Date: August 13, 2008
Do you wonder why we needed multi-colored cross-walks, 20 lamp posts over a two block area while our City debt is over 8 million dollars?
Has your property been threatened by eminent domain even though it is against MN state law?
Are you being bullied by city officials for a new trail system, power lines, land, or increased taxes without appropriate representation?
Has your real estate taxes sky rocketed for absolutely no reason, or because of special assessments?
Are you frustrated by other actions (or lack of action) by our city officials?
If you said “YES!” to any of these statements, please join the Neighborhood meeting that represents CHANGE!
WHERE: Bobby and Steve’s Conference Room
WHEN: September 16, 6:30 pm
AGENDA:
How a state audit petition works and what we need to be successful.
Information on complaints currently filed against the City of Centerville
Information on the Mayor and City Council race.
Volunteer sign-up to help bring the state audit petition to the citizens of Centerville
Contact us privately with City information, news and personal stories. All contact information will be kept private and not posted on the blog unless requested.
Email Centervilleblog@yahoo.com
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