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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-06-12CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 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 Laurie Rieb Council Member Kerrin Swecker Also Present: Elliott Knetsch, City Attorney Steve Mielke, City Administrator Tom Vonhof, Police Chief Mike Meyer, Fire Chief Chris Petree, Public Works Director Daryl Morey, Planning Director David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director Dennis Feller, Finance Director John Hennen, Interim Parks & Recreation Director Judi Hawkins, Deputy Clerk Citizens' Comments None Presentations /Introductions Mr. Mielke recognized Parks & Recreation Director Steve Michaud on his retirement from the City of Lakeville and presented him with a plaque commemorating his 38 years of service. Additional presentations were made by former City Administrator Bob Erickson; Larry Bakken representing the Lakeville Lions Club; and Shawn Bartlett and Steve Storlie representing South Forty Archers. The City Council introduced a resolution of commendation and recognition for Gerald "Steve" Michaud, officially renaming North Park and North Park Conservation Area "Steve Michaud Park" and "Steve Michaud Conservation Area ". The resolution was read by Mayor Bellows. 12.53 Motion was made by Swecker seconded by Rieb to approve Resolution No. 12 -75, a resolution of commendation and recognition for Gerald "Steve" Michaud. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. City of Lakeville Council Meeting August 6, 2012 Page 2 Chief Meyer presented the Fire Department 2nd Quarter Report. Mr. Petree presented the Public Works Department July monthly report. Council Member LaBeau asked about specifications for underground water pipes. Mr. Petree stated that deviations from specifications are allowed to accommodate corrosive soils. Uniform design standards are currently being reviewed for Council consideration later this year. Chief Vonhof asked the City Council to proclaim Tuesday, August 7, 2012 "Night to Unite" in Lakeville. Council Member Swecker read the proclamation. Consent Agenda 12.54 Motion was made by Swecker seconded by LaBeau to approve the consent agenda items as follows: a. Claims for payment. b. Minutes of the July 16, 2012 City Council meeting. c. Minutes of the June 18, 2012 and June 25, 2012 Council work sessions. d. Final acceptance of public utilities in Quail Ridge 4th Addition. e. Tree work license renewal for Castle Rock Contracting & Tree Service. f. Contract with South Metro Storm Swim Club and Resolution No. 12 -76 authorizing the temporary closing of city streets for the Lake Marion Triathlon. g. City of Lakeville 2012 -2013 Hunting Map. h. Settlement Agreement with James and Emily Reitter. i. Set a Council work session to be held on August 13th at 5:00 p.m. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. Item 7 - Crystal Lake Education Center Mr. Mark Klett, ISD 194 Business Services Director, provided an overview of the repurposing of the former Crystal Lake Elementary building for early childhood City of Lakeville Council Meeting August 6, 2012 Page 3 education, adult and youth community education classes, special education programs, support services, and possibly school board business meetings. The building is being renamed, "Crystal Lake Education Center." The School District wishes to install an electronic graphic display sign. Daryl Morey stated that Crystal Lake Education Center is located on the east side of Ipava Avenue, south of Co. Rd. 46, and is currently zoned RS -3, Single Family Residential District. The electronic display sign being proposed would be similar to the sign at the Lakeville North High School /Ames Ice Arena and would be located in the northwest corner of the site. The current RS -3 zoning allows for public school facilities and non - electronic changeable copy signs for public uses. The School District is proposing to rezone the property to P -OS, Public and Open Space, to allow early childhood education and community education classes at the repurposed building. The school district is further requesting to allow the use of electronic signage in the P -OS District. The Planning Commission discussed this item at their June 21, 2012 meeting and directed staff to prepare performance standards for electronic signage which could be included in the ordinance language. There were no public comments at that meeting. At their July 29, 2012 meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed performance standards as presented by staff which addressed rate of message change, scrolling, flashing, animation and brightness. Following their review of the proposed performance standards the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the amendments to Chapters 23 and 97. Staff also recommends approval. Mr. Morey stated the performance standards will be discussed as part of the Planning Commission's review of possible future broadened use of electronic graphic display signs in commercial districts. Council Member Rieb asked about the location of the sign on the property and if there are operational time parameters. Mr. Morey stated the sign would likely be located in the northwest corner of the site adjacent to Co. Rd. 46 and will be two - sided. The Planning Commission discussed but did not recommend time limits as one of the performance standards. Council Member Swecker asked whether the sign approval would run with the land. Mr. Morey stated that the sign approval would run with the land but could be required by the City to be removed if the property is rezoned. Swecker stated she appreciated the hard work of the Planning Commission to establish the electronic sign performance standards that are being included in the zoning ordinance. City of Lakeville Council Meeting August 6, 2012 Page 4 Council Member LaBeau stated that she appreciates that there will be future consideration of electronic signage in commercial districts. 12.55 Motion was made by Little seconded by LaBeau to adopt Ordinance No. 893 amending Title 11 of the Lakeville City Code concerning requirements for electronic graphic display signs and conditional uses in the P -OS District; Ordinance No. 894 rezoning property from RS -3 to P -OS District; and findings of fact. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. Unfinished business None New business None Announcements: • Night to Unite, August 7, 2012 • Council Work Session, August 13, 2012 • Next regular Council meeting, August 20, 2012 Mayor Bellows adjourned the meeting at 8:04 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Judi Dawkins, Deputy Clerk Mark Bellows, Mayor