HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-04-13CITY OF LAKEVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
February 4, 2013
Mayor Little called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Members Present: Mayor Little, Council Members Swecker, Anderson and LaBeau
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Steve Mielke, City Administrator; Roger Knutson, City Attorney; Tom
Vonhof, Police Chief; Chris Petree, Public Works Director; David Olson, Community &
Economic Development Director; Dennis Feller, Finance Director; Brett Altergott, Parks &
Recreation Director; Allyn Kuennen, Associate Planner; Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary.
3. Citizen Comments None
4. Additional Agenda Information City Administrator provided amended minutes from the
January 22, 2013 City Council meeting.
5. Presentations /Introductions
Chief Vonhof introduced Police Captain Tim Knutson.
Chris Petree presented the January Public Works Department monthly report.
Council Member Anderson asked what the status was from MnDOT regarding the concrete
overlay process that was discussed at the previous City Council meeting. Mr. Petree
indicated that overlays are not expected to be done here in Lakeville. Regarding the noise
abatement efforts, Mr. Petree explained the diamond grinding technique. Studies have
found that noise reduction as a result of diamond grinding is similar to installation of an
asphalt overlay. Additional information, including a link to the MnDOT website, can be
found on the City's website. The Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce will host an
informational open house at the Water Treatment Facility for local businesses and residents
on March 28 MnDOT is also working to produce an interactive webinar.
Mayor Little asked about water usage and whether the current system can adequately handle
the demands. Mr. Petree stated the current system is adequate at this time. However, staff
will be working with the City Council to update the City's water supply plan for future
needs.
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6. Consent Agenda
Motion was made by LaBeau, seconded by Anderson to approve the consent agenda items as
follows:
a. Claims for payment
b. Amended minutes of the January 22, 2013 City Council meeting
c. Contract with Dakota County for Sentence to Service Program work crews
d. Contract with Dakota County Drug Task Force regarding ownership and handling of a
Drug Detection Dog
e. Agreement with FBG Service Corporation for janitorial services
f. Resolution No. 13 -07 approving Grant Agreement with Metropolitan Council
Environmental Services for the improvement of publically owned infrastructure
g. Resolution No. 13 -08 adopting pay schedule for Fire Department officers
h. Renewal of tree work licenses for All State Crane, Aspenwall Tree Service, Outdoor
Specialties and S & S Tree & Landscape Specialists
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Little, Swecker, Anderson, LaBeau
7. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Concerning MUSA Expansion Area A
Associate Planner Allyn Kuennen presented a proposed resolution approving a
Comprehensive Plan amendment to bring the area within the 2010 Metropolitan Urban
Service Area (MUSA) into the current MUSA. He also presented the 2010 MUSA
Serviceability Map. He explained that the map divides properties within the 2010 MUSA
into three categories, indicating the property's proximity to City services according to the
Sanitary Sewer Master Plan and the Water Services Master Plan adopted by the City Council
in 2008. He explained that in evaluating the 2010 MUSA, the City can identify areas that are
available for immediate development with nominal costs associated with connecting to city
services. This evaluation method also provides a guide for orderly and contiguous
development of land. Mr. Kuennen provided an overview of the 2010 MUSA Development
Policy, which provides the City with a guide in evaluating individual development requests
and their potential impact on city services, infrastructure and finances.
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Mr. Kuennen clarified that this serviceability map allows City staff the ability to look at
options for potential development, and each individual proposal would be evaluated on its
own merits.
Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by Anderson to approve Resolution No. 13 -09
approving a Comprehensive Plan Amendment bringing MUSA Expansion Area A into the
current MUSA and adopting the 2010 MUSA Serviceability Map and the 2010 MUSA
Development Policy.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Swecker, Anderson, LaBeau, Little
8. City of Lakeville 2013 Legislative Priorities
Associate Planner Allyn Kuennen presented the 2013 Legislative Priorities. He highlighted
three of the priorities, Sales Tax on All Local Government Purchases, Housing Improvement
Areas (HIA), and Data Requests for Citizens Contact Information. The Legislative Priorities
will be submitted to local, state and federal representatives and legislators for additional
discussion and action as needed.
Council Member Anderson stated he feels the City should be more aggressive in its
advocacy for additional lanes on I -35 through Lakeville. Mr. Mielke explained that while the
Federal Highway Administration has pointed out that the traffic levels on 1 -35 through
Lakeville warrant a third lane, the funding has not been allocated by the State. He also
explained that MnDOT has limited dollars for construction, and the money that is
earmarked for maintenance cannot be spent on construction of new lanes. Also, MnDOT
follows a long prioritization process with respect to its construction projects. Mayor Little
suggested that staff put together an action plan /strategic approach to try and move this
project forward.
The Council also directed staff to send a letter to the Governor supporting the reinstatement
of the sales tax exemption for all local government purchases.
Motion was made by LaBeau, seconded by Anderson to adopt the City of Lakeville 2013
Legislative Priorities.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Anderson, LaBeau, Little, Swecker.
9. Unfinished business none
10. New business none
11. Announcements
• Next regular City Council meeting, Tuesday, February 19, 2013
City Council Meeting Minutes, February 4, 2013
• City Offices will be closed on February 18, 2013 for Presidents Day
Mayor Little adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Penny Bre ' , Recording Se ry
M Little, Mayor
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