HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-18-05 CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 18 2005
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. .The pledge of
allegiance to the flag was given.
Roll call was taken. Present: Council Members Bellows, WulfF, Rieb,
and Mayor Johnson. Absent: Council Member Luick.
Also present: R. Knutson, City Attorney; S. Mielke, City Administrator; K.
Nelson, City Engineer; D. Olson, Community. & Economic Development
Director; D. Feller, Finance Director; S. Michaud, Parks & Recreation
Director; S. Strachan, Police Chief; D. Volk, Director of Operations &
Maintenance; B. Anderson, Assistant to City Administrator; C. Friedges,
City Clerk.
MINUTES
The minutes of the April 4, 2005 City Council meeting were approved as
presented.
SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS
Economic Development Commission member Barry Pogatchnik
presented information on Gander Mountain and introduced Store
Manager Todd Hansen.
STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS
ATTORNEY: None
ENGINEER: Keith Nelson provided an engineering project update.
ADMINISTRATOR: None
FIRE CHIEF: Chief Nelson presented the 2004 Fire Department Annual
Report.
POLICE CHIEF: Chief Strachan presented the March Police
Department Monthly Report.
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PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS
Cable Coordinator Jeff Lueders presented an appreciation plaque to
Rosalyn Pautzke for her service on the .Telecommunications
Commission.
Mr. Michaud read a proclamation declaring May 7, 2005 as Arbor Day in
the City of Lakeville.
Mr. Michaud asked the City Council to proclaim May 8-14, 2005 as
Senior Center Week in Lakeville. Council Member Rieb read the
proclamation.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS None
CONSENT AGENDA
05.34 Motion was made by Bellows, seconded by Wuff to approve the consent
agenda items as follows:
a. Claims for payment.
b. March Investment. Report.
c. Receive minutes of the following advisory committee meeting:
? Planning Commission, April 7, 2005
? Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee, April 6, 2005
? Economic Development Commission, March 29, 2005
? Telecommunications Commission, April 12, 2005
d. Service Agreement between the City of Lakeville and Financial
Concepts, Inc.
e. Resolution No. 05-40 receiving bids and awarding contract for
Dodd. Boulevard/County Road 60, Improvement Project 04-07.
f. Final payment and acceptance of improvements, Well #2
rehabilitation, Improvement Project-03-10.
g. Resolution No. 05-41 authorizing the sale of unclaimed property
(bicycles).
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h. Contract. with Himle Horner, Inc. for facilitation of the Council/Staff
Retreat.
i. Resolution No. 05-42 accepting donation from Country Joe Miller to
the Fire Department.
j. Resolution No. 05-43 concerning development in MUSA Expansion
Area "A".
k. Resolution No. 05-44 approving the final plat of Kirk Meyer Addition
(formerly Orchard Trail Addition).
I. Resolution No. 05-45 to petition to add spotted knapweed to the list
of prohibited noxious weeds in Dakota County.
m. Resolution No. 05-46 to support the management of end-of-life TV
and computer monitor legislation.
n. Resolution No. 05-47 authorizing the Lakeville Police Department
to enter into a grant agreement with the Office of Traffic Safety to
participate in the Safe & Sober Campaign 2005-2006.
o. Resolution No. 05-48 authorizing the Lakeville Police Department
to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with the State of Minnesota
to obtain an IBIS Wireless RDT (Identification Based Information
System Remote Data Terminal).
p. Resolution No. 05-49 authorizing preparation of plans and
specifications for Appaloosa Farms sewer and water, Improvement
Project 04-10.
q. Resolution No. 05-50 approving the final plat of Woodhill; and
Resolution No. 05-51 establishing a "no parking" zone.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Bellows, Johnson, Wulff, Rieb.
ITEM 9
Bruce Carlson, United Properties, requested Council approval of the
preliminary and final plat of Argonne Village 2nd Addition.
Community & Economic Development Director Dave Olson stated the
developer is requesting approval of a preliminary and final plat and final
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stage planned unit development of two lots on one block on 2.45 acres
of land to be known as Argonne Village 2"d Addition. In conjunction
with the preliminary and final plat, the developer is requesting the
vacation of underlying drainage and utility easements and a conditional
use permit to allow a convenience food establishment with adrive-thru
window. The applicant is proposing to construct a 4,880 square foot
bank with adrive-up teller and a 7,690 square foot multi-tenant retail
center with a Starbucks drive-thru. The subject property is located east
of Kenwood Trail (CSAH 50) and south of Kenrick Avenue. The Planning
Commission recommended approval subject to 16 stipulations outlined
in the March 11, 2005 planning report and two additional stipulations
requiring a wrought iron railing around the outdoor patio area at
Starbucks and crosswalk striping across the Starbucks drive thru lane for
the sidewalk connection to Kenwood Trail. The preliminary and final plat
and final stage planned unit development of Argonne Village 2"d Addition
meets all requirements of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. The
conditional use permit for adrive-thru convenience food use meets all
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
t 05.35 Motion was made by Rieb, seconded by Wulff to receive the Planning
Commission's Findings of Fact and Recommendation and approve
Resolution No. 05-52 approving the preliminary and final plat and final
stage planned unit development of Argonne Village 2"d Addition;
Resolution No. 05-53 vacating drainage and utility easements in Outlot
B, Argonne Village; and a Conditional Use Permit to allow adrive-thru
and convenience food establishment in the C-3, General Commercial
District.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Johnson, Wulff, Rieb, Bellows.
ITEM 10
Mike Suel of D.R. Horton requested Council approval of the preliminary.
plat of Quail Ridge.
Associate Planner Allyn Kuennen presented the preliminary plat of Quail
Ridge, which is proposed. to be located west of Ipava Avenue, north of
185t" Street and south of 178t" Street. The developer is proposing 35
single-family homes on approximately 25 acres of land. Access to the
development will be off of Ipava Avenue, across from Eastview
Elementary School. The developer is proposing to construct a
• pedestrian trail connection to the Dakota Heights neighborhood to the
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west, as well. as an off-street trail on the west side of Ipava Avenue. Mr.
Kuennen indicated that staff will work with School District 194 officials
on the possible future installation of a pedestrian crossing and signal
from the Quail Ridge development to Eastview Elementary School.
Mr. Kuennen explained that the preliminary plat plans show a future
development phase .located directly to the south of this plat that is
proposed to be developed in 2006 after the area is brought into the
current MUSA. At City staff's request, the developer submitted a ghost
plat for the area between the Quail Ridge development and 185t" Street
to assist in determining possible road layout, access and lot design for
the overall area if it develops in the future.
Mr. Kuennen stated that several neighboring residents expressed
concerns about existing drainage issues at the rear of their homes along
the north side of the Quail Ridge plat. The developer has indicated that
the grading plan for Quail Ridge will reduce the amount of storm water
runoff directed toward the north property line adjacent to the Dakota
Heights neighborhood. Mr. Kuennen pointed out that some storm water
must flow toward the northwest area of the plat to insure the existing
wetlands are maintained.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat
subject to 17 stipulations listed in the April 1, 2005, planning report, as
amended.
Regarding the drainage issue, Mr. Suel stated D.R. Horton is considering
installing a catch basin in the rear yard of asingle-family lot in the
adjacent neighborhood to help pick up some of the storm water. The
drainage plan will be reviewed and discussed with City staff prior to
submittal of a final plat.
Council Member Wulff expressed concern that there is a significant
amount of fill required on some lots. She recommended those building
pads be allowed to settle over the winter so that the homes do not shift
as the ground is settling. Mr. Suel explained that soil borings are taken,
and they will delay construction on those pads if their soils engineer
feels it is necessary.
Council Member Wulff raised a concern regarding the four-foot berm
along Ipava Avenue,. which does not seem .large enough considering the
significant amount of traffic on Ipava Avenue. Mr. Suel stated D.R.
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Horton has decided to plant taller trees in that area in an effort to
provide sufficient screening and comply with zoning ordinance
requirements.
05.36 Motion was made by Wulff, seconded by Rieb to approve the preliminary
plat of Quail Ridge.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Wulff, Rieb, Bellows, Johnson.
ITEM it
Tom Loucks of Loucks-McLagan requested Council approval of the
preliminary plat of Double E Crossing.
Mr. Kuennen presented the preliminary plat of four lots on
approximately 8.95 acres located in the southwest corner of Dodd
Boulevard and Cedar Avenue. Projected uses within the development
include a 13,000 square foot CVS Pharmacy, a daycare center, an
office/retail building and a grocery store. The preliminary plat includes
• an outlot for storm water infiltration and treatment basins on the
southwest corner of the site. The 10-foot wide trail along Cedar Avenue
will be relocated approximately 30 feet to the east to accommodate the
construction of a southbound deceleration lane. The trail along Dodd
Boulevard will be constructed when Dodd Boulevard is upgraded with
this development. Access to the development will be from a right-
in/right-out on Dodd Boulevard and from a temporary right-in/right-out
on Cedar Avenue. At staff's request, the developer has prepared a
.ghost plat. for the property located directly to the west to determine
possible future roadway connections and .access for the Double E
Crossing development. Mr. Kuennen explained that Dakota County has
agreed to allow a temporary right in/right out along Cedar Avenue only
until additional access is provided to the site .when the property to the
west develops.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat
subject to 16 stipulations listed in the April 1, 2005, planning report.
Council Member Wulff was. concerned about the design of the potential
relocated driveway access to Double E Crossing off of Dodd Boulevard
via a public street on the adjacent Fisher property. Mr. Kuennen
explained thaf this potential future access point was designed to meet
M both the County's and the City's access spacing requirements.
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Council Member Bellows asked .about the timing of the future 179t"
Street extension, which would provide access to Double E Crossing from
the south. Mr. Keunnen stated 179th Street would be extended when
the property to the west develops. However, staff does not have a
specific timeline, as development is driven by the property owner and
developer.
Mr. Mielke explained that this was a difficult site with respect to access
.off of Dodd and Cedar, given Dakota County's access spacing guidelines.
While it is not an ideal situation at this time, a reasonable agreement
has been reached on all sides, and access will improve when the
adjacent properties develop and additional streets are constructed.
05.37 Motion was made by Bellows, seconded by Rieb to approve the
preliminary plat of Double E Crossing.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Rieb, Bellows, Johnson, Wulff.
ITEM 12
Mac. Lafferty,: Environmental Resources Coordinator, presented the
Environmental, Resources 2004 Annual Report. He provided. an overview
of environmental projects completed in 2004, including Adopt a Pond
Activities, buffer planting, Valley Lake Shoreline Restoration Project,
Marion Fields ',and Boulder Village landscape projects, and South Creek
stream bank repair.
Steve McComas of Blue Water Science, provided an overview of lake
water projects completed in 2004. They included aquatic plant surveys
for Lake Marion and Orchard Lake, sediment iron treatment on curlyleaf
pondweed in orchard Lake and Lee Lake, and pondweed harvesting (70
acres) in Orchard Lake. Barley straw was used to improve water clarity
in Lee Lake and Valley Lake. A fish survey of Lee Lake resulted in the
removal of bluegill sunfish and black bullheads, which should help
improve water quality in that lake. These fish were taken by the
Minnesota DNR and stocked in neighborhood ponds.
05.38 Motion was made by Bellows, .seconded by Wulff to receive the
Environmental Resources 2004 Annual Report and approve an
Agreement. for Engineering.. Services with Blue Water Science and an
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Agreement with J & N Weed Harvesting for 2005 lake water .quality
projects.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Bellows, Johnson, Wulff, Rieb.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS None
NEW BUSINESS Council Member Wulff presented a resolution for
council consideration supporting the development of a parking structure
at the Apple Valley Transit Station. She explained that the City of Apple
Valley is experiencing a parking shortage at its transit station near Cedar
Avenue and 155th Street, which serves Apple Valley and the surrounding
areas. She pointed out that. the cost of adding transit services to new
locations (in Lakeville) is expensive and unlikely due to the lack of
funding for operations. The construction of a parking ramp at the Apple
Valley station would accommodate current and future transit .riders from
northern Lakeville.
05.39 Motion was made by Wulff, seconded by Rieb to approve Resolution No.
05-54 supporting the development of a parking structure at the Apple
Valley Transit Station.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Johnson, Wulff, Rieb, Bellows.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Next regular Council meeting, May 2, 2005
Council/Staff Retreat, May 7, 2005
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Charlene Friedges, Ci Clerk
Robert D. Johnson, ayor