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Home My WebLink AboutItem 06.bCITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 5, 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 LaBe< Council Member Kerrin Swecke Council Member Laurie Rieb Also Present: Roger Knutson, City Attgrey Steve Mielke, City Adminis 'atc Tom Vonhof, Police Chief Zach Johnson, Acting City Eng David Olson, Community & Ec Daryl Morey Planhio_ Director Steve Michaud, P>�rks & Recre! Chris Petree, Operations & a Charlene Friedges City G]erk Citizens' Coryttstments N ;7 M sent Agenda 11.79 Motion was made agend:e# ms as Development Director nce Director monthly report of the Operations & Rieb, seconded by LaBeau to approve the consent a. Claims #d "r payment. b. Minutes of the November 21, 2011 City Council meeting. C. Minutes of the November 10, 2011 special Council meeting. d. Resolution No. 11-132 accepting donations to the Heritage Center. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 5, 2011 Page 2 e. Resolution No. 11-133 vacating easements in Spirit of Brandtjen Farm 8th Addition. f. Jamesdale Estates preliminary plat extension. g. Resolution No. 11-134 approving Dakota County 2012 Large Community Funding Application. h. Special assessment deferments for Gloria,Yandereen (20540 Idalia Avenue), Betty L. Decker (20212 Hunter, urff_ d Gayle L. Slette (20245 Hunter Court), Improvement Pro lect 1I- i. Amendments to City of La j. Resolution No. 11 -135 accepting d Reclamation and Trucking to the F k. Second Amendment to Realty Company, LP for m Midstate irtment K9 Program. with Sprint Spectrum Roll call was to Item 7 - Foods, Inc. On Sunday Liquor License Mayor Bellows 60ened1he public heddhg on the application of Pelagalli an o f =sale c bd;Supdgy liquor license at Casa Nostra Pizzeria i iano. 20198 Herifaae Drive. The applicant, Nina pelagdfii „stated her restaurant has been in business ' since February 201 Q�rnd currently has a beer and wine license. She plans 1G demand her family owned business into the adjacent retail space, addingq small bar area and additional restaurant space, creating a family 602nted barrestaurant setting. Todd Bornhaii representing the Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the application and expansion of this small, family owned business. 11.80 Motion was made by Rieb, seconded by Little to close the public hearing. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 5, 2011 Page 3 11.81 Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by Little to grant an on -sale and Sunday liquor license to Pelagalli Foods, Inc., d.b.a. Casa Nostra Pizzeria & Ristorante Italiano, 20198 Heritage Drive, effective January 1, 2012. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. Item 8 -Truth in Taxation Public Hearing Mayor Bellows opened the Truth in Taxation publfi; hearing. Finance Director Dennis Feller presented the 2012 bud Oand tax levy. He explained that since the preliminary 2012 budget and frx levy were approved in September, the City Counca 3 's been ab e re Lice the tax levy by $249,610. Mr. Feller pointed out that even though residentidt property taxeA'are t ; declining, taxes on business properties are int'easing when compared to x 2011. He stated that there ate,four primary reasons for the tax increase on business properties. First the raz4qxity of resided I properties are declining while business properties are relatively stabte . Since property values are used to determine each propeft'y"fo per's pro rata share of the total levy, this megs,business will ed;_pp paying `more. Secondly, the State of Minnesota repfoced the Market Value Homestead Credit program witta,th'e Markef Value Exctusion program. The third reason for the tax increase,is due td, -fhe increase in fiscal disparities and, finally, the increase in the State io r erty tax on business. f d11et stat0ti, the 2Q.3,.2 Generat fund balance is projected to be 1`17,498 wh c - h is 44t` f, expenditures and within the City's fund once policy gi jdelines Bellows opened the hearing to questions and comments. At the request ofduncil Member Swecker, Mr. Feller provided a breakdown of fazes to the various taxing entities. For residential property, 40% goes to the school districts, 31 % to the city and 25% to the county. For commercial /industrial property, almost 60% goes to the state for fiscal disparities and state taxes, while only 13% goes to the city. Council Member LaBeau commented on the appraised value of commercial property in relation to the market value that is placed on that property by the county assessor. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 5, 2011 Page 4 Russell Olson, 12150 - 210th Street W., stated he felt that since his property value has been reduced, his property taxes should be reduced accordingly. Mr. Feller explained to Mr. Olson that his truth in taxation statement shows a reduction in the taxable market value, not the property value. 11.82 Motion was made by Rieb, seconded by Little to cldse the truth in taxation public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, u Item 9 - 2012 Street Reconstruction Mr. Petree provided a brief overview of th4 project, which includes portions of Cedar H College Park, Donnay's Valley PaDp�rk and prc between 170th Street W. and ciBoulevc 2012 street reconstruction project is $8;6361( be funded utilizing City utility fun& (aplz, —&i issuance of debt in the amount of $4.4,611:11i( ?street reconstruction ends, Dodd Park, Donnay's ies,along Gerdine Path the estimated cost for the The project is proposed to ely $1.2 million) and approximately $2.96 million will be assessedljo the �pjenefiting property owners. Monica Heil of. 'WSB Engineering explained that the initial Capital Improvement PIc#n asstied water main replacement costing approximately $270 (Otl Hd'W - ever numerous water main breaks in the pra }ec-t" "resulting#rom corrosive soils caused the estimated cost for re t6cement to ncrease"`to $1.236 million. Water main replacement is financed from the City's Utility Operating Fund. The City Council is being asked to set a publip- hearing to be held on January 3, 2012. Coun6tMembers Little and LaBeau questioned the use of PVC (plastic) pipe. M�. Petree explained that PVC pipe meets all of the American Water Woeks As rciaf ion standards and works well in areas with corrosive 4 soils. It is now,iblatively the same price or less expensive than iron pipe. Council Member Swecker questioned the project time frame, given the fact that this is a very large project. Mr. Petree stated staff is confident that, with a phased approach and the right contractor, the project can be completed on schedule. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 5, 2011 Page 5 11.83 Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by Rieb to approve Resolution No. 1 1 -136 approving feasibility report and calling public hearing for the 2012 street reconstruction project, Improvement Project 12 -02. Roll call was taken on the motion. Aye, unanimous. Item 10 - Electrical Inspection Services Agreement with Steven Kletschka Mr. Olson presented an agreement for electrical rp "spection services with Steven Kletschka, The agreement proposes lh-# fvtr: YJetschka receive 80 of the electrical permit fees. He is required a.furnish e`dt`0ence of general liability and workers compensation incur - ,, , The proposed agreement is for a one year term and shall automatteally be renewed forsQccessive one year terms unless either party cancefs. Mr. Qls�nn pointed out that the City will save approximately $31,000 in 2012 ' ,'as, t£result of elimin "acing the electrical inspector position and contracting , (this service. Council Member Swecker ask "ed Who sets the permit fees. Mr. Olson stated the city establishes permit fees." "1 -1"e pointed out that the City's current electrical permit fees are lower, an What state charges; and the City's 2012 budget does not anticipate an increase. Council Memla& Little ask6d aboutf�e potential difference in service levels with a ctractuctj,'arrangemenf,versus a full -time inspector employed by th" 'City. ir. Olson stated Mr. Kletschka has indicated that he will ttlke inspection r&06astsduring the entire day. If not same day, next day inspections`sbould always be available. In response to Council Mkdmber Little' suestiort; "Mr. Olson stated residents and contractors should still direct any concerns or questions to the City's Building Official. Council Member Little stated he is opposed to laying off a City employee and contracting ekectrical inspection services. He felt that the estimated cost savlings of $3t J00 does not take into account the revenue for electrical lnspE,�ctlon fees. He also felt that this contractual service represents a`sh ft in costs to the citizens and businesses. It is also, he stated, a public safety issue because, like police and fire, electrical inspections are necessary to prevent harm to citizens. 11.84 Motion was made by LaBeau, seconded by Swecker to approve an agreement for electrical inspection services with Steven Kletschka. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 5, 2011 Page 6 Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, LaBeau, Rieb, Swecker, Bellows. Nay, Little. Unfinished business None New business None Announcements - Next regular Council meeting Poember 19, 2011 Mayor Bellows adiourned the meeting at Respectfully submitted, Charlene Friedges, City Mark Bellows,