HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06.bCITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Mayor Bellows called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Webelo Pack
261, Den 7, presented the colors and lead the pledge of allegiance to
the flag.
Present: Mayor Mark Bellows
Council Member Matt Little
Council Member Colleen LaB4du
Council Member Kerrin Swecker
Council Member Laurie Rieb
Also Present: Roger Knutson, City Attorney
Steve Mielke, City Adminis#Ya
Tom Vonhof, Police Chief
David Olson, Community & E
Director
Steve Michaud,. Parks &
Chris Petree, Operation-
Daryl Morey, Planning D
)mic Development
>n Director
�nance Director
City Engineer
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Fire Chl6f Meyer presented a Chief's Award of Merit to Lifetime Fitness
employees ^Thom`Reick, Darryl Bushard and Lynne Zieske, for their life
saving actions in administering CPR, attaching an AED, and delivering a
life- saving,shock to Fire Marshal Brian Carstensen, who had suffered full
cardiac arrest at the health club. Police Chief Vonhof and Allina
representative Katie Kenzie also recognized these individuals for their
crucial actions. Brian Carstensen expressed his appreciation to all
involved.
Mayor Bellows thanked the Lifetime employees for their response to the
situation, which clearly saved a dedicated Lakeville firefighter, and for
being at the Council meeting to accept their award.
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Item 5b.
Park Director Michaud introduced Doreen Machin, Lakeville Senior
Citizens board secretary, who presented a donation from the group for
the Heritage Center project. The $100,000 donation represents several
years of fundraisers by the Senior Citizens organization.
Council Member LaBeau asked if these funds were part of the original
$300,000 or if this was to go toward the fundraising. efforts. Mr. Michaud
stated that the donation corresponds to the original commitment from
the senior citizens.
Item 5c.
Mr. Michaud presented the Parks and Recreation Department's October
monthly report.
Item 5d.
Chief Vonhof presented the October Police Department monthly report.
In relation to the Fire Chief's Award of Merit, he stated that over 50
businesses have installed AEDs and trained their employees on proper
use.
Council Member Swecker dsked the police and the media to continue
to promote public awareness:of the dangers of leaving valuables in
vehicles.;;
Consent Agenda
Motjon was made by Rieb, seconded by Swecker, to approve the
consent agenda item's as follows:
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b. Minutes of the November 7, 2011 City Council meeting and the
November 7. 2011 special Council meeting.
c. Resolution No. 11 -124 accepting donation from Residential
Mortgage Group, Inc. to the Fire Department.
d. Appointments to the Blackdog Watershed Management
Organization Board of Commissioners: Commissioner Scott Thureen
and Alternate Commissioner Tom Goodwin, for three -year terms.
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e. Resolution No. 11 -125 terminating planned unit development
conditional use permit approved in 1984 for property located at
8235 — 220th Street W.
Convention & Visitors Bureau financial statements for the years
ended December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009.
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Convention and Visitors Bureau 2012
Site improvement Performance Agree
Packaged Foods, LLC.
Foods
i. Resolution No. 1 1 -126 authorizing employee health insurance rates
for 2012.
j. Resolution No. 11 -127 authorizing employee dental insurance rates
for 2012.
k. Landscape maintenance with VonBank Lawn Care, Inc.
and Jeff Reisinger Lawn Service, Inc.
I. Acceptance of,public street improvements in Fieldstone Creek 6
Addition:
m. Authorize SRF Cdnsulting Group to prepare plans and specifications
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for Kenrick Avenue /205 Street roundabout, Improvement Project
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n. Resolution No. 11 -128 accepting bids and awarding contract for
potassium orthophosphate to Hawkins, Inc.
a. Resolution No. 11 -129 accepting bids and awarding contract for
watertreatment chemicals to DPC Industries, Inc.
p. Resolution No. 11 -130 accepting donation from the Lakeville Senior
Citizens to the Heritage Center project.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous.
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Item 7 - Public Hearing to consider the imposition of a service charge in
the Special Service District in Downtown Lakeville.
Mayor Bellows opened the public hearing on imposition of a service
charge in the Special Service District in Downtown Lakeville. The Deputy
Clerk attested to legal notices being duly published.
Finance Director Dennis Feller stated that the Board of Directors for the
Downtown Lakeville Special Service District is in support of the annual
service charge in the amount of $27,534. The amount has remained the
same for over 10 years. Mr. Feller introduced Judy Tschumper, Executive
Director of the Downtown Lakeville Business Association, who provided
an overview of how Special Service District funds are expended. Also in
attendance were DLBA members: Paul Haglund, Board President, Candy
Retka, and Jon Koznick. Ms. Tschumper stated that the goals of the DLBA
are to created a unique downtown business environment and promote
events which will attract people to the downtown. The DLBA works
cooperatively with various partners and sponsors to offer programs in the
downtown including family events, holiday programs and the Farmers
Markets. Ms. Tschumper expressed her appreciation to the many City of
Lakeville departments which continue to support the DLBA in a variety of
ways and contribute to their success.
Council Member Rieb thanked the DLBA for their continued promotion of
the downtown.
11 -77 Motion was made by Rieb, seconded by Little, to close public hearing.
R was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous.
11-78 Motion was made by Little, seconded by Swecker, to approve Resolution
No. 11-131 imposing a service charge for Special Service District No. 1 for
taxes payable 2012.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous.
Unfinished business
City Administrator Mielke highlighted the Holiday on Main which will take
place on December 3rd downtown. The Senior Center Holiday Bazaar
and Bake Sale will take place on that date, as well as Santa's Secret
Store. Volunteers are still needed.
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New business None
Announcements - Next regular Council meeting, December 5, 2011
Council work session, November 28, 2011
Mayor Bellows adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Judi Hawkins, Deputy City Clerk
Mark Bellows, Mayor