HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-06-13CITY OF LAKEVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
May 6, 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 Davis, 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 Teller, Finance Director; Brett Altergott, Parks &
Recreation Director; Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
3. Citizen Comments: None
4. Additional Agenda Information: None
5. Presentations /Introductions
Lions Club President Jerry Laugerude highlighted some of the programs and activities the
Lakeville Lions Club sponsors throughout the community each year. In honor of the 60t
Anniversary of the Lakeville Lions Club, Council Member Davis read a proclamation
declaring Lakeville Lions Week, May 12 -18, 2013.
Chris Petree presented the April Public Works Department monthly report.
6. Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Davis, seconded by Swecker to approve the consent agenda items as
follows:
a. Claims for payment
b. Minutes of the April 15, 2013 City Council meeting
c. Minutes of the April 22, 2013 Council work session
d. Set a 6:30 p.m. starting time for Council work sessions
e. Resolution No. 13 -37 authorizing Lakeville Liquors the ability to serve and sell alcoholic
beverages at Lakeville Heritage Center pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 340A
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f. Performance agreements with Monroe Crossing and Schiffelly Puppets for the Lakeville
Area Arts Center
g. Tree work license for Elijah's Treecare LLC
h. Confirm Brooks Lillehei as Planning Commission Chair
i. Minor variance for structure setbacks and green space at the SuperAmerica store, 16161
Cedar Avenue
Ordinance No. 904 amending Title 1.1, Chapter 29, of the City Code concerning
alternative energy systems and summary ordinance for publication
k. Memorandum of Understanding with Minnesota Public Employees Association
1. Agreement to accept the resignation of Chad Hagen
m. Resolution No. 13 -38 accepting a donation from the Fountains at Hosanna to the Fire
Department.
n. Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County for cost share related to the purchase of
aerial photography
o. Resolution No. 13 -39 adopting Heritage Center rental policies and fees
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes — Davis, Little, Swecker, Anderson, LaBeau
7. Improvement Project 13 -02, 2013 Street Improvement Project
Mayor Little opened the public hearing on proposed assessments for Improvement Project
13 -02. Mr. Petree presented the project location and background. As a result of the low bid
received, the total cost for this project has been reduced by 12.8% from the estimate
presented in the feasibility report. The total project cost is expected to be $7,419,734, and
the total amount proposed to be assessed to the benefiting property owners is $2,089,795.
Project Manager Monica Heil of WSB & Associates provided a brief overview of the
proposed improvements. The single family unit assessment rates are as follows: Valley Park
($3,235.84), 204" Street ($5,470.46), Clay's Acres with existing concrete curb and gutter
($5,084.00) and Clay's Acres without existing concrete curb and gutter ($6,040.04). A
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portion of the sanitary sewer improvements will be funded using Inflow and Infiltration
mitigation grant dollars received from the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services.
Ms. Heil outlined the City's assessment policy, which provides that existing street and storm
sewer costs are 40% assessed to the benefiting property owners. Assessments are calculated
on a per unit basis for properties zoned for single family use, and only one unit is assessed
for corner lots. Assessments can be paid without interest by December 31, 2013.
Assessments are spread over a 20 year period at 3.3% interest. Assessments will be certified
to Dakota County for taxes payable in 2014.
Ryan Ginapp, 16368 Germain Court - asked about tree preservation and what factors
determine whether a tree must be removed.
Mr. Petree explained the criteria that determine whether a tree must be removed. He
explained that the City does not replace boulevard trees. However, there are areas where
trees that are not located in the right -of -way need to be removed for watermain placement.
In those instances, a replacement tree will be provided to the property owner.
Kyle Carrico, 16453 Gladiola Avenue- asked if he could have the wood from trees that are
taken down so he can use it itOr firewood.
Mr. Petree stated the will work w ith th r eYt owners to make some o f th body wood
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available to them.
Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by LaBeau to close the public hearing.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Little, Swecker, Anderson, LaBeau, Davis
Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by LaBeau to approve Resolution No. 13 -40
adopting assessments for City Improvement Project 13 -02.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Swecker, Anderson, LaBeau, Davis, Little
Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by Anderson to approve Resolution No. 13 -41
awarding the contract for City Improvement Project 13 -02 to Northwest Asphalt, Inc.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Anderson, LaBeau, Davis, Little, Swecker
8. Ordinance Amending Electrical Permit Fees
Mayor Little opened the public hearing to consider an ordinance amending residential
electrical permit fees. Mr. Olson presented the proposed ordinance. As discussed by the
City Council at the April 22nd work session, staff is recommending increasing electrical
permit fees, bringing them in line with what the State of Minnesota charges for residential
electrical permits. The ordinance also incorporates into the fee schedule a $35 additional
trip charge for return inspections. Based on 2012 permit levels, the proposed amendment
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would have resulted in a 16.6% increase in electrical permit revenue. The effective date of
the ordinance is July 1, 2013, allowing time for City staff to notify electrical contractors of
the fee increase.
Mr. OIson indicated that City staff will review the State's fee schedule annually. Council
Member Anderson suggested that staff conduct a comprehensive analysis of all City fees
with the annual budget process.
There were no questions or comments from the audience.
Motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Swecker to close the public hearing.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Aves - LaBeau, Davis, Little, Swecker, Anderson
Motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Davis to adopt Ordinance No. 905 adopting
electrical permit fees.
Roil call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Davis, Little, Swecker, Anderson, LaBeau
9. Stone Ridge
Mike Suel of D.R. Horton, Tnc. requested Council approval of the Stone Ridge preliminary
plat, which consists of 53 single family on approximate] 40 acres located northeast and
southwest of Kenwood Trail (County Road 50) between 188 Street and Jordan Trail
Mr. Morey explained that, in conjunction with the preliminary plat, the developer is
requesting rezoning of the easterly portion of the property from RS -2, Single Family
Residential District, to RS -3, Single Family Residential District. The proposed rezoning is
consistent with adjacent developed properties. The preliminary plat also includes the
vacation of existing public drainage and utility easements. Stone Ridge will be developed in
two phases. The first phase will include the lots north and east of Kenwood Trail and will
outlot the Jewel Court cul -de -sac lots on the southwest side of Kenwood Trail. A separate
final plat for those eight lots will be submitted at a future date. A future trail will connect the
interior streets east of County Road 50 to the existing trail on County Road 50.
Council Member Davis asked about the existing property and driveway at 188 ' Street, east
of County Road 50. He also asked about the Jewel Court cul -de -sac and access to County
Road 50. Mr. Morey explained that 188 Street will provide access to the Stone Ridge
development and will also provide relocated driveway access for the existing house located at
18764 Kenwood Trail. Jewel Court will be restricted to right -in /right -out access when
County Road 50 is upgraded to a four lane divided roadway. As recommended by the
Dakota County Plat Commission, the developer must inform anyone building homes on
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Jewel Court that County Road 50 will be reconstructed to a four lane divided roadway in the
future, and access will be restricted when that occurs.
Council Member Anderson expressed concern about the single access from Jewel Court to
County Road 50 and asked why the plat does not include access to this area from Jordan
Trail. Mr. Morey and Mr. Suel explained that this option was explored. However, due to
topography, wetlands, a drainage channel and private property ownership, this connection is
not feasible.
Council Member Anderson asked if the restricted access will cause public safety issues. Mr.
Mielke stated the restricted access situation is not unique to this area, and public safety
personnel will adjust their driving patterns.
Council Member LaBeau asked if the County has concerns about the additional traffic that
this development will bring to County Road 50, given its proximity to the proposed
roundabout. Mr. Mjeike stated the County's analysis of this subdivision was done in concert
with the knowledge that the County Road 50 corridor study was being accomplished.
Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by Davis to approve the preliminary plat of Stone
Ridge, Findings of Fact and Ordinance No. 906 rezoning property from RS -2 to RS -3, and
Resolution No. 13 -42 vacating public drainage and utility easements.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Little, Swecker, Anderson, LaBeau, Davis
10. Hoppe Marketplace 3` Addition
Keith Ulstad of United Properties requested Council approval of the Hoppe Marketplace 3
Addition preliminary and final plat. He explained that United Properties purchased
approximately four acres from Mr. Lauren Hoppe in 2004 when they developed the area
now known as the Argonne Village shopping center. The one remaining lot in Hoppe
Marketplace has been on the market since 2007. United Properties is proposing to
subdivide this lot and sell a single tenant user building to Advance Auto Parts on one lot,
with a future commercial use on the other lot.
Mr. Morey presented the proposed preliminary and final plat of two commercial lots on 1.72
acres. The subject property is currently platted as Lot 2, Block 1, Hoppe Marketplace 2nd
Addition, and is zoned Planned Unit Development. The underlying zoning of the property
is C -3, General Commercial District. A potential occupant, Advance Auto Parts, is a
permitted use in the C -3 District, and the building and use must comply with all zoning
ordinance requirements at the time the project comes in for a building permit on that lot.
Drainage and utility easements that were dedicated with Hoppe Marketplace 2 ° Addition
will be vacated and reestablished to correspond with the new utility locations proposed with
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the Hoppe Marketplace 3 11 Addition final plat. The proposed plat meets all subdivision
ordinance requirements.
Council Member LaBeau announced that she would be abstaining from discussion and vote
on this item due to a conflict of interest.
At the request of Council Member Anderson, Mr. Morey explained the parking
requirements and shared parking arrangement of the Hoppe Marketplace Planned Unit
Development approved in 2005. He stated that, at this point in time, with the existing and
proposed uses, the overall development exceeds the City's parking standards.
Council Member Anderson expressed concern with the site plan related to aesthetics, noting
that the back corner of the Advance Auto Parts building is right next to the drive aisle and
parking area.
Mr. Morey stated the Advance Auto Parts building meets the zoning ordinance standards
for exterior building materials. In fact, he pointed out, the zoning ordinance standards for
exterior building materials for commercial development are higher today than they were
when Argonne Village and Hoppe Marketplace developed several years ago.
Council Member Swecker suggested the installation of landscape buffering between the back
of the building and the parking lot to the north to improve aesthetics. Mr. Ulstad agreed to
install some plantings on the east side of the building, near the receiving area.
Motion was made by Davis, seconded by Swecker to approve Resolution No. 13 -43
approving the preliminary and final plat of Hoppe Marketplace 3rd Addition and Resolution
No. 13 -44 vacating public drainage and utility easements.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes — Swecker, Anderson, Davis, Little
11. Unfinished business none
i.. Ne`v'J business none
13. Announcements: Next regular City Council meeting, May 20, 2013
Mayor Little adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
Charlene Friedges, Cif Clerk Matt Little, Mayor