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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-07-11CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 7, 2011 Mayor Bellows called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was given. Present: Mayor Mark Bellows Council Member Matt Little Council Member Colleen LaBeau Council Member Kerrin Swecker Council Member Laurie Rieb Also Present: Roger Knutson, City Attorney Steve Mielke, City Administrator Captain John Arvidson Zach Johnson, Acting City Engineer David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director Daryl Morey, Planning Director John Hennen, Park Maintenance & Operations Chris Petree, Operations & Maintenance Director Charlene Friedges, City Clerk Citizens' Comments Ed Mako, 8455 - 207th Street W, addressed the Council regarding consent agenda item 6i. He stated he did not support the Council's recent action of allowing a developer to place his park dedication fee in escrow pending the Council's review of the current park dedication rates. He questioned the hiring of The Planning Company to review park dedication fees and asked whether the results will be shared with the city's Parks & Recreation Committee. Mr. Mielke explained that city ordinance allows a developer to exercise the escrow option. He explained that The Planning Company is very familiar with the City's park plans and past park dedication fee studies. The Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee will have an opportunity to review the park dedication fee study and make a recommendation to the City Council. Presentations /Introductions Erik Brand and Bob Erickson, representing the Friends of the Lakeville Area Arts Center, highlighted the 1 0th anniversary of the Arts Center and the CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 201 1 Page 2 Friends of the Lakeville Area Arts Center, a non - profit organization dedicated to supporting the Arts Center programs and activities. Mr. Erickson announced that the Friends organization has raised over $800,000 to date. Shelly Carney provided highlights of this year's Annual Fall Art Festival. Mr. Petree presented the October monthly report of the Operations & Maintenance Department. Consent Agenda Item 6b: Council Member LaBeau asked that the October 17th meeting minutes be amended to include her question and Mr. Mielke's response that the City is not planning to obtain a second appraisal on the senior center property. Item 61: Mr. Mielke provided additional information regarding the five year update of the Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan and park dedication fee study. Council Member LaBeau asked if the study includes costs of maintaining existing parks. Mr. Mielke stated it does not at this point. In response to Council Member Little's question, the City Attorney explained that if, as a result of the study, the Council decides to lower the park dedication rate, the developer who has placed money in escrow will get the benefit of the lower rate. Item 6t: Council Member LaBeau stated she had intended to abstain from voting on the Crescent Ridge final plat and escrow agreement at the October 17th meeting but became confused when an item was removed from the consent agenda. She noted that she will abstain from voting on this item due to a potential conflict of interest. 11.72 Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by Rieb to approve the consent agenda items as follows: a. Claims for payment. b. Minutes of the October 17, 2011 City Council meeting, as amended. C. Minutes of the October 24, 2011 Council work session. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 2011 Page 3 d. Resolution No. 1 1 -1 17 authorizing the sale of city vehicles and forfeited vehicles. e. Resolution No. 1 1 -1 18 accepting a donation from All Saints Catholic Church to the Fire Department. f. Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County to narrow band outdoor warning sirens. g. Change Order No. 2 with Northwest Asphalt, Inc. for miscellaneous roadway repairs and overlays, Improvement Project 1 1 -01. h. Resolution No. 1 1 -1 19 accepting donations from Dakota Electric Association, Frontier Communications, Minnesota Energy Resources and Xcel Energy for the 2011 Manufacturers Appreciation Event. Authorize The Planning Company to complete a five -year update of the Lakeville Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan, including a park dedication fee study. j. Instructor agreement with Tom Swift and performance agreements with Michael Bateson and Prairie Fire Theatre for the Lakeville Area Arts Center. k. Contract with McPhillips Bros. Roofing Company for partial reroofing at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. Driver Feedback Sign Policy. M. Acceptance of the Kenrick Avenue speed study. n. Minor setback variance for a sign at South Twin Cities Church of Christ, 7450 - 161 st Street. o. Janitorial contract addendums with Osland Building Maintenance, Perfection Plus, Inc. and Multi- Services, Inc. p. Snow removal contract with Fenne's Outdoor Services for 2011-2013 winter seasons. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 2011 Page 4 q. Minnesota Cross - Country Ski Trail Assistance Program Agreement with Minnesota DNR. r. Minnesota Snowmobile Trail Assistance Program Agreement with Minnesota DNR. S. Resolution No. 11 -120 accepting donations to the Heritage Center. t. Addendum A to Crescent Ridge Second Addition development contract. U. Temporary Right -of -Entry Agreement with the Metropolitan Airports Commission for the clean up of the former shooting range. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. Council Member LaBeau abstained from voting on Item 6t. Item 7 - Public Hearing for Weed and Grass Removal Mayor Bellows opened the public hearing on proposed assessments for weed and grass removal. The City Clerk attested to legal notices being duly published and mailed. The Finance Director presented the total proposed assessment in the amount of $3,932.16, which includes contract weed and grass removal, administrative costs and interest. There were no questions or comments. 11.73 Motion was made by Rieb, seconded by Swecker to close public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. 11.74 Motion was made by Rieb, seconded by Little to approve Resolution No. 11 -121 adopting assessment of weed and grass removal. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. Item 8 - General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2011 A Item 9 - General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2011 B Mr. Feller explained that proceeds from the General Obligation Improvement Bonds will be used to finance the 2011 street reconstruction project; and proceeds from the General Obligation Refunding Bonds will CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 201 1 Page 5 be used to refund outstanding maturities for the City's GO State Aid Street Bonds Series 2001 C and GO Park Refunding Bonds Series 2003B. Springsted Chair David MacGillivray summarized the bid results. The lowest and best bid on the Series 2011 A General Obligation Improvement Bonds is from United Banker's Bank at a true interest rate of 2.4138 %. The lowest and best bid on the Series 2011 B General Obligation Refunding Bonds is from UMB Bank, N.A. at a true interest rate of 1.4065 %. Moody's Investors Service has assigned a rating of Aal to the City of Lakeville for these bond issues, noting a strong diverse fax base and strong financial management. Mr. MacGillivray recommended award of the bids as presented. 11.75 Motion was made by Little, seconded by Rieb to approve: Resolution No. 11-122 authorizing issuance, awarding sale, prescribing the form and details and providing for the payment of $2,385,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 201 ]A; and Resolution No. 1 1 -123 authorizing issuance, awarding sale, prescribing the form and details and providing for the payment of $1,885,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2011 B. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. Unfinished business None New business None Announcements - Budget Open House - Wednesday, November 9th Next regular Council meeting, November 21, 2011 Special Council meeting, November 10, 2011 Mayor Bellows adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m. Respectfully submitted, r Charlene Friedges, C1 y Clerk Mark Bellows, Mayor CITY OF LAKEVILLE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 7, 2011 Mayor Bellows called the special meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Marion Conference Room at City Hall. Present: Mayor Mark Bellows Council Member Laurie Rieb Council Member Kerrin Swecker Council Member Matt Little Council Member Colleen LaBeau Also Present: Steve Mielke, City Administrator Roger Knutson, City Attorney Cindi Joosten, Human Resources Director 11.71 Motion was made by Rieb, seconded by LaBeau to adjourn to a closed meeting to consider strategy for labor negotiations. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. Respectfully submitted, Cindi Joost , Human Resources Director Mark Bellows, Mayor