HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-06-12CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 6, 2012
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: Steve Mielke, City Administrator
Roger Knutson, City Attorney
Tom Vonhof, Police Chief
David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director
Chris Petree, Public Works Director
Dennis Feller, Finance Director
Steve Michaud, Parks & Recreation Director
Daryl Morey, Planning Director
Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
Citizens' Comments
Charlie Gerk, 20920 Idaho Avenue, thanked City staff for responding to
recent emails and asked the Council not to bankrupt other City funds to
support the Heritage Center project.
Wayne Tonsager, 24311 Natchez Avenue, addressed the City Council
regarding an article in the Star Tribune involving the City's search for a
new city engineer. He asked who wrote the article, whether or not the
position has been filled and what the salary will be. Mr. Mielke will respond
to Mr. Tonsager in writing.
Presentations /Introductions
Fire Chief Meyer introduced the following Fire Department officers: District
Chief Todd Sellner, Captain Don Johnson, Lieutenant Taber Akin and
Lieutenant Steve Glinski. Chief Meyer administered the oath of office, and
family members pinned badges on the officers. Chief Meyer also
acknowledged the following firefighters for reappointment or promotion:
Captain Kevin Needham, Engineer Walter Branz, Engineer Tim Bohlman
and Engineer TJ Lawrence.
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Mr. Olson presented the 2011 Economic Development Annual Report.
Mr. Petree presented the January Public Works Department monthly
report.
Consent Agenda
12.07 Motion was made by LaBeau, seconded by Rieb to approve the consent
agenda items as follows:
a. Claims for payment.
b. Minutes of the January 17, 2012 City Council meeting.
C. Resolution No. 12 -08 adopting the Dakota County All Hazard
Mitigation Plan.
d. Resolution No. 12 -09 approving a gambling premises permit for
Lakeville Hockey Association at Casa Nostra Pizzeria.
e. Amendments to the City of Lakeville Policy Manual related to
Community Development and Public Works.
f. Master Group Contract between City of Lakeville and Medica
Insurance Company.
g. Contract with Dakota County for Sentence to Service Program work
crews.
h. Contract with Rent -N -Save Portable Services.
i. Set Council work sessions to interview advisory committee
applicants on February 21 and February 27, 2012.
j. Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County for traffic signal
maintenance.
k. Service Agreement with Financial Concepts, Inc.
I. Resolution No. 12 -10 accepting donation of automated car
washing services from Lakeville SuperAmerica.
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M. Minutes of the January 23, 2012 Council work session.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous.
Item 7 - Dakota Co. CDA Redevelopment Incentive Grant Application
Mr. Olson presented a proposed resolution authorizing submittal of an
application to the Dakota County Community Development Agency
(CDA) for a redevelopment incentive grant in the amount of $30,000. The
grant is being requested to assist in funding the acquisition and demolition
of a vacant duplex in the southwest corner of 210th Street and Holyoke
Avenue. The demolition would allow for turn lane improvements at this
intersection to better handle the traffic generated by McGuire Middle
School and JFK Elementary School. The total estimated cost of the
acquisition and demolition is $90,000. The remaining acquisition and
demolition costs are proposed to be funded with CDA tax increment
financing funds and /or the City's economic development revolving loan
funds.
In response to Council Member LaBeau's question, Mr. Olson stated the
City's economic development revolving loan fund currently has a
balance of $70,000.
12.08 Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by Little to approve Resolution
No. 12 -11 approving submittal of a 2012 Dakota County CDA
Redevelopment Incentive Grant Application.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous.
Item 8 - Legislative Policy Priorities
Mr. Mielke presented the City of Lakeville Legislative Policy Priorities. The
policies are divided into five categories including municipal revenue &
taxation, transportation, economic development, housing and general
legislation. Mr. Mielke highlighted several of the high priority issues.
12.09 Motion was made by Little, seconded by Swecker to approve the 2012
Legislative Policy Priorities.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous.
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Announcements: Waffle Breakfast at Lakeville Senior Center, February 12
Next regular Council meeting, Tuesday, February 21
Mayor Bellows adjourned the meeting at 7:54 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Charlene Friedges, 10y Clerk
Mark Bellows, Mayor