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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-04-12CITY OF LAKEVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 4, 2012 Mayor Bellows called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was given. Members Present: Council Members Rieb, Swecker, Little, LaBeau and Mayor Bellows Members Absent: None Staff Present: Steve Mielke, City Administrator; Elliott Knetsch, City Attorney; Captain John Arvidson; Zach Johnson, City Engineer; Chris Petree, Public Works Director; David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director; Dennis Feller, Finance Director; John Hennen, Interim Parks & Recreation Director; Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Char Friedges, City Clerk. 3. Citizen Comments Patty Wetzel, resident of Lake Villa Golf Estates, stated Lakeville police officers have been issuing speeding citations along Judicial Road in Credit River Township, where there are no speed limit signs. 4. Additional Agenda Information None 5. Presentations/Introductions Tom Barnard presented the 2012 -2013 Lakeville Area Arts Center Playbill. Doreen Machin and Sue Mullen requested the City Council proclaim September as Senior Center Month. Council Member Rieb read the proclamation. Council Member Swecker read the proclamation declaring September 17 -23 Constitution Week. Mr. Petree presented the August Public Works Department monthly report. 6. Consent Agenda Motion was made by Little, seconded by Rieb to approve the consent agenda items as follows: a. Claims for payment b. Minutes of the August 20, 2012 City Council meeting c. Minutes of the August 13, 2012 Council work session d. Resolution No. 12 -84 requesting a speed zone study on Highview Avenue /Holyoke Avenue between Dodd Boulevard and 202nd Street W. and on 190th Street W. between Dodd Boulevard and Cedar Avenue City Council Meeting Minutes, September 4, 2012 Page 2 e. Contract amendment with Pump & Meter Service for fuel system upgrades f. Resolution No. 12 -85 approving State of Minnesota Agency Agreement No. 99940 with Department of Transportation for Federal Participation in Construction g. Second Amendment to the St. Frances Woods 7th Addition Development Contract; and First Amendment to the St. Frances Woods 8th Addition Development Contract h. Resolution No. 12 -86 accepting donation from the Quail Ridge neighborhood to the Police Department K -9 Unit i. Resolution No. 12 -87 accepting donation from Modern Woodmen to the Police Department K -9 Unit j. Temporary liquor license to All Saints Catholic Church for an event to be held on September 22, 2012 k. Resolution No. 12 -88 calling public hearing on the certification of delinquent utility accounts 1. Four Square Preschool and Daycare corrective conditional use permit m. Resolution No. 12 -89 approving an off -site gambling permit for the Lakeville Lions n. Professional Services Proposal with WSB & Associates, Inc. for the downtown parking lot improvements o. Tree work license for Isaac's Tree and Lawn Care p. Contract with Lakeville Friends of the Environment for a Pedal the Parks event on September 22, 2012 Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes — unanimous 7. Walmart Store #5992 Off -Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor License Mayor Bellows opened the public hearing on the application of Wal -Mart Stores, Inc. for an off -sale 3.2% malt liquor license at Walmart Store #5992, located at 20710 Keokuk Avenue. Sergeant Kornmann presented the police report and recommended approval of the off -sale 3.2% malt liquor license. Store Managers Tim Peterson and Favian Campos were in attendance. There were no questions or comments from the public. Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by Rieb to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous City Council Meeting Minutes, September 4, 2012 Page 3 Motion was made by Rieb, seconded by Swecker to grant an off -sale 3.2% malt liquor license to Wal -Mart Stores, Inc., 20710 Keokuk Avenue, effective October 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous 8. Haven at Highview Tami Erickson, representing Youngfield Homes, requested Council approval of the preliminary and final plat of Haven at Highview. Mr. Morey presented the proposed plat, which consists of 33 single family residential lots on property located west of Highview Avenue and north of Homestead Trail at 172 Street. In conjunction with the preliminary and final plat, the developer has requested rezoning of the property from RS -2 to RS -3. The RS -3 zoning is consistent with the single family residential district developments located to the south and east of this plat. A large wetland area extends into the north and west sides of this property. The wetland and wetland buffer will be located within Outlot A, which will be deeded to the City with the final plat. Council Member Little asked about the criteria for rezoning. Mr. Morey stated that in this particular case, the developer is responding to market demand. Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by LaBeau to adopt Findings of Fact and Ordinance No. 895 rezoning property from RS -2 to RS -3; and approve Resolution No. 12- 90 approving the preliminary and final plat of Haven at Highview. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous 9. Transportation Improvements to CSAH 50 Corridor The City Engineer presented a proposed resolution requesting Dakota County to initiate a study to consider transportation improvements to the Kenwood Trail (CSAH 50) corridor between 185 Street (CSAH 60) and Cedar Avenue (CSAH 23). He explained that concerns have been raised by residents regarding the increase in traffic levels along CSAH 50. Both the City and County recognize that the CSAH 50 corridor is approaching capacity at its current design and agree that a study must be completed. Mark Krebsbach, Dakota County Engineer, stated the scope of this proposed study is well beyond the proposed CSAH 50 /CSAH 60 intersection project. The study would include traffic data collection, gap monitoring and analysis, intersection operation analysis and local road system evaluation and concept development. The County proposes to begin this study later this year or early next year with completion by late next spring. This would allow the findings from the study to be considered in the development of the CSAH 50 /CSAH 60 intersection project. It is expected the study would cost between $50,000 and $100,000, with the City participating 45% in accordance with County policy. The process will include a great deal of public involvement from residents, businesses and ISD 194. Mr. Krebsbach highlighted factors that influence gaps along this corridor. They include traffic volumes for a three lane design section, ingress and egress of traffic via local streets, City Council Meeting Minutes, September 4, 2012 Page 4 differential speed of traffic between intersections, and school traffic volumes, particularly during peak hours. Council Member Little asked about the timing of this study in relation to the proposed roundabout at CSAH 50 /CSAH 60. Mr. Krebsbach explained that after receiving federal funding for the intersection project, a separate detailed analysis was completed for this intersection from fall 2010 through summer 2011. The study concluded that a multilane roundabout was the best design for the intersection, particularly for safety. He added that both the City Council and County Board of Commissioners adopted the study findings and the recommended roundabout as the appropriate improvement in July of 2011. He reiterated that the current intersection is at capacity today. The roundabout will have a different effect on gaps along the corridor, and this will be analyzed with the corridor study. Council Member Swecker asked that the study take into consideration the areas along the corridor that are yet to be developed. Mr. Mielke explained that federal funding in the amount of $1.6 million is at risk if the CSAH 50 /CSAH 60 intersection project is delayed. Paul Krause, Dakota County Commissioner, stated that a roundabout was determined to be the best option for the CSAH 50 /CSAH 60 intersection, and he is 100 percent supportive of the roundabout, as well as the proposed corridor study. Council Member Swecker asked about a possible second access for the Jaguar Avenue neighborhood. Mr. Johnson stated it will be a component of the corridor study. Mr. Mielke indicated that a second access is anticipated when areas to the east develop. Richfield Public Works Director Mike Eastling stated the roundabout in Richfield was an independent decision and not tied to a corridor study. He stated they have provided extensive information with regard to navigating roundabouts on their website. In addition, the City installed changeable message signs at the entrances to the roundabout. He added that since the roundabout was constructed, all serious accidents at that intersection have been eliminated. Mayor Bellows entertained questions and comments from the audience. Bob Erickson, 18224 Justice Way, made several points regarding the CSAH 50 /CSAH 60 intersection study. Doug Anderson, 19827 Jersey Avenue, asked if the corridor study will look at opportunities for other traffic signals, particularly at Kenwood Trail Middle School (KTMS). Mr. Krebsbach confirmed that the study will include all roadway design and traffic control options. David Bares, 17942 Kabera Trail, and Scott Einck, 19749 Jersey Avenue, spoke in favor of the study. City Council Meeting Minutes, September 4, 2012 Page 5 Catherine Schrock, 19888 Iteri Place, asked that the study take into consideration the terrain at the Jaguar Avenue intersection. Motion was made by Rieb, seconded by Swecker to approve Resolution No. 12 -94 requesting Dakota County to initiate a study to consider transportation improvements to the Kenwood Trail (CSAH 50) corridor between 185 Street (CSAH 60) and Cedar Avenue (CSAH 23). Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous 10. Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County for CSAH 50 /CSAH 60 Intersection Mr. Johnson reported that the City and Dakota County have partnered together to initiate a public outreach and strategy related to the proposed roundabout at CSAH 50 /CSAH 60. Dakota County has developed educational brochures, an animated roundabout driving simulation, a project website and videos on how to drive, walk and bike a roundabout. Rick Krueger, 11605 172 Street, stated he feels the proposed roundabout will have a negative impact on the access problems at KTMS and on emergency vehicles traveling through the intersection. Rick Ringeisen, 20085 Italy Avenue, also felt the roundabout will have a negative impact on the access problems at KTMS. He urged the City Council to complete the corridor study before making a decision on the CSAH 50 /CSAH 60 intersection improvements. Mr. Krebsbach explained that there is a deadline to utilize the federal funds that were awarded to the City for the intersection improvements; that deadline is set by the Metropolitan Council through the Transportation Advisory Board. The project is currently slated for construction in 2014. Mr. Krebsbach explained that the Joint Powers Agreement before the City Council tonight sets up the cost sharing responsibilities between the City and County from the project's inception, which was last year. The scope and design of the project can be modified as the project progresses. The next step in the decision process would likely be dealing with right of way acquisition. It is anticipated that the corridor study would be completed prior to acquisition of right of way. Jim Blanchard, 10279 Jaguar Avenue, and Pam Steinhagen, 19704 Jaguar Avenue, spoke regarding access and safety at the Jaguar /CSAH 50 intersection. Mayor Bellows stated the CSAH 50 /CSAH 60 intersection improvements are being made because of congestion. He assured the residents that the Council understands that there are access and safety concerns along CSAH 50 south of the intersection. The results of the corridor study will be considered and may ultimately affect the scope and design of the CSAH 50 /CSAH 60 intersection improvements. City Council Meeting Minutes, September 4, 2012 Page 6 Council Member LaBeau stated that her vote in favor of the roundabout a year ago was based on the cost factor and the information that was presented to the Council at that time. She stated she wanted to be assured that by voting in favor of this Joint Powers Agreement it does not mean that the Council is voting for an assured roundabout until the corridor study is completed. She also wanted to know what the overall costs would be to the City and taxpayers before proceeding. Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by Rieb to approve a Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County for enEineering, right -of -way acquisition and construction of the Kenwood Trail (CSAH 50)/185 Street (CSAH 60) roundabout, the expansion of Kenwood Trail from 185 Street to Jurel Way and the expansion of 185 Street from Kenwood Trail to Orchard Trail to full four -lane divided highways. Council Member LaBeau offered an amendment to the motion to include an opportunity to make adjustments before moving forward with the intersection improvements if adjustments are recommended by the corridor study. The motion was not amended. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Rieb, Bellows, Swecker, Little / Nay, LaBeau 11. 2013 Preliminary Budget and Tax Levy Finance Director Dennis Feller presented the 2013 Preliminary Budget and Tax Levy. A complete copy of the 2013 preliminary budget and the 2014 estimated budget is on file in the City Clerk's office. Mayor Bellows stated that he is committed to lowering the tax levy prior to approval of the final budget in December. Motion was made by Rieb, seconded by Little to approve the following: a. Resolution No. 12 -91 approving the preliminary 2013 tax levy b. Resolution No. 12 -92 setting the budget hearing date c. Resolution No. 12 -93 approving the preliminary 2013 and estimated 2014 budget Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Bellows, Swecker, Little, Rieb / Nay, LaBeau Unfinished Business: None New Business: None Announcements: Next regular Council meeting, September 17, 2012 Mayor Bellows adjourned the meeting at 9:57 p.m. Respectfully Friedges, City C k Mark Bellows, Mayor