HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-21-12CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MAY 21, 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 Laurie Rieb
Council Member Kerrin Swecker
Also Present: Roger Knutson, City Attorney
Steve Mielke, City Administrator
Tom Vonhof, Police Chief
David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director
Chris Petree, Public Works Director
Dennis Feller, Finance Director
Steve Michaud, Parks & Recreation Director
Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
Citizens' Comments None
Presentations /Introductions
Mayor Bellows administered the Oath of Office to Police Officer Anna Limbeck.
Wally Potter presented the Lakeville Area Historical Society 2011 Annual Report.
Steve Michaud presented the April monthly report of the Parks & Recreation
Department.
Chief Vonhof presented the March /April Police Department monthly report.
Consent Agenda
12.34 Motion was made by LaBeau, seconded by Rieb to approve the consent
agenda items as follows:
a. Claims for payment.
b. Minutes of the May 7, 2012 City Council meeting.
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c. Resolution No. 12 -47 approving a Joint Powers Agreement with the
State of Minnesota for access to the Minnesota Criminal Justice Data
Communications Network.
d. Tree work licenses for Custom Cut and Arbor & Home Specialists.
e. Resolution No. 12 -48 accepting donations to the Heritage Center.
f. Temporary on -sale 3.2% malt liquor license for the Lakeville Lions Beer,
Brats & Bingo event.
g. Resolution No. 12 -49 accepting donations for the annual watershed
clean -up day.
h. Resolution No. 12 -50 awarding contract for Improvement Project 12 -02.
i. Resolution No. 12 -51 approving the final plat of Bellante Fourth
Addition.
j. Resolution No. 12 -52 approving the Tullamore 1 St Addition final plat;
and Resolution No. 12 -53 vacating easements.
k. Findings of fact and a conditional use permit to allow a commercial
recreation use for Cross Fit Templar LLC at 21034 Heron Way.
I. Findings of fact and a conditional use permit to allow an accessory
day care use for Four Square Preschool and Day Care at Crossroads
Methodist Church, located at 17671 Glacier Way.
m. Findings of fact and a conditional use permit amendment to allow
more than one principal building on a commercial lot at Belzer
Chevrolet, Dodge, Kia, located at 21 111 Cedar Avenue.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous.
Item 7
On behalf of the Jensen family, Mr. Michaud asked the City Council to consider
the induction of Robert "Bob" Jensen as a Lakeville Pioneer at Pioneer Plaza.
Mr. Michaud highlighted the accomplishments of Robert Jensen, who was a
Lakeville resident for 64 years and held public office at the township, village,
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city, county and state levels. He was also a member of many local civic
organizations.
Mr. Jensen's daughter, Sarah Matasosky, spoke about her father's lifelong
commitment to Lakeville. She thanked the City Council for developing a
Pioneer Plaza induction tradition.
12.35 Motion by LaBeau, seconded by Swecker to approve Resolution No. 12 -54
authorizing the induction of Robert "Bob" Jensen as a Lakeville pioneer to
be honored at Lakeville Pioneer Plaza.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous.
Item 8
Mr. Olson recommended council approval of a resolution setting a public
hearing on the adoption of an ordinance creating a housing improvement area
to finance exterior improvements in Niakwa Village 2nd Addition. He stated a
formal petition has been submitted by the Niakwa Village II Homeowners
Association, representing 62% of the owners. The estimated cost is not to
exceed $697,000. Improvements would be financed by the Dakota County
Community Development Agency and will be repaid by individual owners over
no more than a 15 -year period, with interest. The Niakwa Village II Homeowners
Association is proposing to contribute $100,000 up front to the project.
12.36 Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by Little to approve Resolution
No. 12 -55 calling a public hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance
creating a housing improvement area within Niakwa Village 2nd Addition.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous.
Item 9
Mr. Olson presented the request of Lakeville Grill, Inc. for a liquor license
amendment to include an outdoor patio at Babe's Sportsbar & Grill, 20685
Holyoke Avenue. He explained that the patio would be located just north of the
east entrance to the building and will only be accessible from inside the
building. While the addition of a patio will eliminate seven parking stalls, the
property will continue to exceed the zoning ordinance requirement for parking
in the Central Business District. The Metropolitan Council Environmental Services
has determined that additional SAC units will not need to be paid. As required
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by City ordinance, due to its proximity to a residential area, no food, liquor or
music is allowed on the patio after 10:00 p.m.
12.37 Motion was made by Rieb, seconded by LaBeau to approve a liquor
license amendment to Lakeville Grill, Inc. to allow an outdoor patio at
Babe's Sportsbar & Grill, located at 20685 Holyoke Avenue.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous.
Unfinished business: None
New business: None
Announcements: Next regular Council meeting, June 4, 2012
Mayor Bellows adjourned the meeting at 7:56 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Charlene Friedges, ity Clerk
Mark Bellows, Mayor