HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-22-13CITY OF LAKEVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 22, 2013
Mayor Little called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Members Present: Council Members Swecker, Anderson, LaBeau and Mayor Little
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Steve Mielke, City Administrator; Elliott Knetsch, 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; Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Char Friedges, City Clerk.
3. Citizen Comments None
4. Additional Agenda Information None
5. Presentations /Introductions
Economic Development Commission member Glenn Starfield presented the Spotlight on
Business, QA1, and introduced the company's Executive Vice President Melissa Scoles.
Public Works Director Chris Petree introduced representatives of the Minnesota
Department of Transportation (MnDOT), who provided an overview of the I -35
maintenance projects that are scheduled this year. These projects involve resurfacing,
repairs and bridge improvements along I -35 and I -35E from County Road 2 in Elko to Cliff
Road in Eagan. Part of the project will involve the closing of southbound I -35E from
County Road 42 to the split for a month in May while the flyover connection to I -35 is
resurfaced and the bridge re- decked. Alternate routing is designed to move the bulk of the
traffic north to I -494 and I -35W. From mid -July to the end of the construction season,
pavement maintenance work will be conducted from County Road 2 in Elko through
Lakeville to the split. On northbound I35 to County Road 70, MnDOT will be using a
construction technique called un- bonded concrete for the maintenance. For portions of I-
35 in Lakeville, MnDOT will use diamond grinding, which is expected to reduce noise levels.
Council Member Anderson stated he did not have information on the un- bonded concrete
overlay process and would like to know more about it. He asked for additional information
about the anticipated noise reduction. MnDOT officials are hopeful that the process of
diamond grinding, which removes a small layer of the pavement, will reduce tire pavement
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noise for automobiles. MnDOT indicated that they would provide additional information
on the noise and un- bonded concrete issues.
Cross -over lanes will be installed, which will result in single -lane traffic on one side of the
freeway.
MnDOT is establishing a variety of electronic and traditional methods to inform motorists
and local businesses of the project timelines and status. MnDOT also plans to conduct a
User Behavior Survey. Council members suggested MnDOT officials conduct an
information session with the Lakeville Chamber of Commerce and have the Chamber assist
with getting the word out. It was also suggested that MnDOT consider a WebX to help get
the word out.
Council members discussed the potential impacts to Dakota County roads and urged
MnDOT officials to work closely with Lakeville and Dakota County to identify the potential
alternative routes and reduce the impacts to local roads and ensure the safety of motorists as
much as possible. With respect to the upcoming improvements along Kenrick Avenue, Mr.
Petree stated Kenrick Avenue will remain open to traffic during those construction projects.
Chief Vonhof presented the December Police Department monthly report.
Brett Altergott presented the December Parks & Recreation Department monthly report.
6. Consent Agenda
Motion was made by LaBeau, seconded by Anderson to approve the consent agenda items as
follows:
a. Claims for payment
b. Minutes of the January 7, 2013 City Council meeting and work session
c. Resolution No. 13 -05 accepting donation from the Lakeville Rotary Club
d. Stipulation of Facts and Civil Sanction with CVS Pharmacy, Holiday Stationstore, Kwik
Trip and Rapid Cash Plus for tobacco license violations
e. Stipulation of Facts and Civil Sanction with Baldy's BBQ, Mainstreet Cafe and Teresa's
Mexican Restaurant for alcohol license violations
f. Accept the resignation of Doug Anderson from the Finance Committee
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g. Release of Lot 1, Block 1, and Outlot B, Hom Furniture Addition, from the Development
Contract
h. Final acceptance of public streets and utilities in The Greenway 4 1 Addition
i. Final acceptance of public utilities in Chadwick Farm Fifth Addition
j. Final acceptance of public utilities in Chadwick Farm Sixth Addition
k. Final acceptance of public streets in First Park 3rd Addition
1. Final acceptance of public streets and utilities in Village Creek 4 1h Addition
m. Resolution No. 13 -06 approving a Mutual Aid Agreement for Emergency Management
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous
7. Unfinished business None
8. New business Mr. Mielke stated applications for the City Council vacancy will be accepted
until 4:30 p.m. on January 24 Council members will review the applications at the January
29 work session.
9. Announcements
• Next regular City Council meeting, February 4, 2013
• Council work session, January 29, 2013
Mayor Little adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Charlene Friedges, Cit461erk
Matt Little, Mayor