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Home My WebLink AboutItem 06.bCITY OF LAKEVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES December 3, 2012 Mayor Bellows called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Members Present: Council Members Rieb, Swecker, Little, LaBeau and Mayor Bellows Members Absent: None 3. Staff Present: Steve Mielke, City Administrator; Roger Vonhof, Police Chief; Chris Petree, Public Works Dire-, Economic Development Director; Dennis Feller, Finale( Director; Char Friedges, City Clerk. Citizen Comments Terr Branham, 16409 Gunflint Tray City Atfginey, Tom Olson, C Iu munity & r; Daryl Morey, Planning 'dAthe City Council to consider improving the accessibility of the front entrance t6i ity Hall for disabled veterans and other persons with disabilities Ml on stated the ity is considering the use of some 4. S. of its federal community development Hall and other city buildings. Additional Agenda November 19 Com Mr. Petree Mr. Pelf Mr to install power assist doors at City 6'provided an amendment to Page 6 of the requested by Council Member LaBeau. Public Works Department monthly report. Superintendent Ken Seurer, who was recently named Year by the Minnesota Chapter of the American Public Works kson also congratulated Mr. Seurer. 9 made by Rieb, seconded by Swecker to approve the consent agenda items as a. Claims for payment b. Minutes of the November 1.9, 2012 City Council meeting, as amended c. Summary Ordinance No. 896 concerning licensing massage therapy centers City Council Meeting Minutes, December 3, 2012 Page 2 d. Final acceptance of public streets in Quail Ridge 4` Addition e. Resolution No. 12 -129 approving off -site gambling by the Lakeville Lions at Highview Hills f. Resolution No. 12 -130 accepting bids and awarding contract for potassium orthophosphate g. Resolution No. 12 -131 accepting bids and awarding contract for water treatment chemicals It. Contract for maintenance of HVAC systems with N L Resolution No. 12 -132 establishing a policy for rpailbox reAcement during snow and ice control season ", ....._ .. j. Resolution No. 12 -133 setting 2013 City Council k. Resolution No. 12 -134 setting 2013City Cc�mx il,,3ypik session dates 1. Jamesdale Estates one year preliminary plat extension m. Deferment of specrassessments for senior citizens and residents with disabilities • Gloria andervee 205401 , is Avenue $5,337.09 • Betty Dker Court $1,851.46 • Gayle L S1&fte,20245 Hunter Court $1,851.46 • Ilene Marks, 2flf5 Hunter Court $1,758.89 • Marj"otte A. Schroeder, 6606 Gerdine Path $4,162.36 • Joseph Rita Pawlowski, 17130 Florida Court $4,162.36 • T. John Carter, 1.7055 Gannon Way $4,162.36 • Lawj7 nce Vd. Huber, 16557 Frazer Way $4,16236 • . Ian & Darla Traynor, 6663 168 St. W. $4,162.36 • % Brownie Johnson, 6656 Gerdine Path $4,162.36 Gerald Murphy, 16550 Florin Avenue $4,162.36 • Gary Anderson, 16642 Gerdine Path $4,1.62.36 n. Tree work license for Ideal Tree Service o. Resolution No. 12 -135 approving the final plat of Crescent Ridge Fourth Addition City Council Meeting Minutes, December 3, 2012 Page 3 p. Release of Outlot B, Acorn Tappe Addition, from development contracts Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous 7. Public Hearing on Weed /Grass Removal and Property Maintenance Code Violations Mayor Bellows opened the public hearing on proposed assessments for weed and grass removal and property maintenance code violations. The City Clerk attes&'d to legal notices being duly published and mailed. Mr. Feller stated there are 20 parcels proposed to be assessed f r`costs the City has,ncur thjg vaar fir Iqee (Inn J /nr grace rem Cgal and »rnnA dfifi ss. The total amount of the assessment is $10,962.18, which mcltides administrativeees and interest. There were no questions or comments from the Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion.Ave uriafiiYhvus ." Motion was made by LaBeau, seconded 'Little to approve Resolution No. 12 -136 adopting assessments for weed and grass removal and property maintenance code violations. Roll call was taken on,Ufie motion. yes -v S. Truth in Taxation ibltc rearm .F �,y. f g Mayor Bellows opened the Truth in Taxation public hearing. Mr. Feller presented the proposet13 #gadget and tee levy. He explained that the 2013 tax levy has been reduced by $667 448 since S ` tembe when the preliminary tax levy was adopted. The tax levy uw reductions are theresult of building permit revenue, major maintenance, personnel transitions and ogler adjustments. Therefore, the revised tax levy is $23,079,185, which is $47,775 Tess than the 2012 tax levy. As a result, the owners of an average valued home will see a $2A reduction in the city's tax levy. Commercial /industrial property valued at $1 million ywll see a $300 increase in the City's tax levy. Mr. Feller explained how property taxes are allocated, based on the levy established by the governing body and a proportionate share of the total value of property in the City. He further explained the shift in the tax burden, which occurs when all property values do not rise or fall at the same rate. City Council Meeting Minutes, December 3, 2012 Page 4 The total City budget is $48 million. Approximately half of the budget is paid for with property taxes. Mr. Feller explained that the State Auditor's Office publishes a per capita operating expense report, which assures the taxpayer that the city's budget is being spent efficiently. Liquor operations will contribute $1.7 million to the City's 2013 budget for expenditures that would otherwise be paid with taxes. Mr. Feller explained that 15% of the City budget is financed with fees for services. There is no proposed increase for utility fees; however, there is a 15 cent increase pnoposed for street lights. Commercial and industrial properties pay on a front foot basis, and those rates will increase proportionate to the residential rate. ThPrP IATPYP nn n11PCtlnnQ nr rnmmPntc from tha a1114innrE. Motion was made by Rich, seconded by Swecker to close the trti in taxation public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous Council Member LaBeau stated she hgd hoped to hold back on some of the equipment purchases or capital improvements to f fisher f~ duce t1wbudget. She stated she is concerned about the 2014 budget and feels the Coi�cil,� ill need to work diligently to reduce it next year. In response to CounciMlemher Little's q estion, Mr. Feller stated that the assessor's market value for business roperties has remained relatively stable at a time when residential values have been declm g As a i4snit,the commercial and industrial property's share of the tax levy is increasing, while tie residential share of taxes is decreasing. fellows asked Mr,/Feller to explain the process for property owners to appeal the �d value oftheir property. Mr. Feller stated residents would need to contact the County assessor's office, which establishes property values. U Titles 3, 10 and I1 of the City Code Mr. MoTleY presented the third phase of the zoning and subdivision ordinance amendments, which is being processed in conjunction with the development forum that was held in 2011. This phase, he stated, includes the allowance of commercial electronic dynamic display signs, modifications to Office Park District uses and exterior building material requirements, and modifications to residential development buffer yard requirements to increase developer flexibility. Input on the proposed amendments was received by area businesses, the Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce and the City's Economic Development City Council Meeting Minutes, December 3, 2012 Page 5 Commission. Dan Licht of TPC summarized the proposed changes to Titles 3, 1.0 and 11 of the City Code. Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by Rich to adopt Ordinance No. 897 amending Title 3 (business licensing), Title 10 (subdivision ordinance) and Title 11 (zoning ordinance) of the Lakeville City Code, and adopt a summary ordinance for publication. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous 10. Unfinished business None 11. New business Mr. Mielke briefly outlined the process for filling" the vacancy on the City r',.,.,,, -:t tl,.. +..,:n 1`- ,.-- -, 7 -- r,..,.,...... 7th, _.,t �_ ��.._,.:, n,c.�._. U'�.. r:�a vv uhht.0 that wui be t.r l.a Ll�u on )attual y i whm Council tyy�;tttvct L1LL1C 1J JWUI It in a.J iW Mayor. He suggested the City Council meet in a work ,sdssion lmmediately�f6llowing the regular Council meeting on January 7`h to discuss the applicat bivprocess. 12. Announcements • Lakeville Fire Relief Association received a $1,000 J from All Safe Alarms in appreciation for the Fire Department's response to,,t e Allison Shaw Make -a -Wish request • Holiday Art Sale and Empty Bocv, Fundraiser at the Lakeville Area Arts Center • Next regular City Council meeting, December 17, 2012 Mayor Bellows p.m. Respectfully