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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-18-04 • CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 18, 2004 Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was given. Roll call was taken. Present: Council Members Bellows, Wulff, Rieb, Luick and Mayor Johnson. Also present: R. Knutson, City Attorney; S. Mielke, City Administrator; K. Nelson, City Engineer; D. Olson, Community & Economic Development Director; D. Feller, Finance Director; S. Michaud, Parks & Recreation Director; S. Strachan, Police Chief; D. Morey, Planning Director; B. Anderson, Assistant to City Administrator; C. Friedges, City Clerk. MINUTES The minutes of the October 4, 2004 City Council meeting and the September 13th and September 29th Council work sessions were • approved as presented. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS ATTORNEY: None ENGINEER: Mr. Nelson announced that the Dakota County Transportation Department is hosting an open house to discuss the proposed County Road 70 interchange. The open house will be held on Wednesday evening at the Super 8 Hotel on Kenrick Avenue. ADMINISTRATOR: None PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR: Mr. Michaud presented the September monthly report of the Parks & Recreation Department. POLICE CHIEF: Chief Strachan presented the September Police Department monthly report. PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS Community & Economic Development Director Dave Olson asked the Council to consider a proclamation for Manufacturer's Week. Council CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 18, 2004 PAGE 2 member Bellows. read the proclamation declaring the week of October 18-22 as Manufacturer's Week in Lakeville. Barry Pogatchnik accepted the proclamation on behalf of the City's Economic Development Commission. 04.135 Motion was made by Luick, seconded by Rieb to declare the week of October 18-22 as Manufacturer's Week in Lakeville. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Bellows, Johnson, Wulff, Rieb, Luick. CITIZENS' COMMENTS None CONSENT AGENDA Council members added Item 11 to the consent agenda. 04.136 Motion was made by Wulff, seconded by Bellows to approve the consent agenda items as follows: a. Claims for payment. b. September Investment Report. c. Receive minutes of the following advisory committee meetings: ? Planning Commission, October 7, 2004 ? Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee, October 6, 2004 ? Ames Arena Advisory Committee, October 6, 2004 ? Economic Development Commission, September 28, 2004 d. Resolution No. 04-205 amending the 2004 General Fund Budget. e. Resolution No. 04-206 authorizing S.E.H., Inc. to prepare plans and specifications for 1.5 mg elevated tank at the Central Maintenance Facility site, Improvement Project 04-06. f. Final acceptance. of public utility and street improvements for TimberCrest at Lakeville. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 18, 2004 PAGE 3 g. Final acceptance of public utility and street improvements for TimberCrest at Lakeville 2nd Addition. h. Resolution No. 04-207 approving the final plat of Stone Borough; and Resolution No. 04-208 designating "no parking" on one side. of Hytrail Circle. i. Resolution No. 04-209 setting salaries for instructors and seasonal employees. j. Resolution No. 04-210 authorizing all-way stop control at 162nd Street, Gannon Avenue & Gladiola Avenue. k. Resolution No. 04-211 authorizing all-way stop control at 175tH Street, Gage Avenue and 174tH Street. I. Accept Award of Commissioners on the Jungels property, 18945 Knollwood Avenue, authorize acquisition of property and approve rental agreement. m. Agreement with Sno-Trackers Snowmobile Club for cross-country ski trail grooming at Ritter Farm Park for the 2004-2005 snow season. n. Contract with Pro Turf. for snow plowing at the Arts Center during the 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 winter seasons. o. Tree service operator license for Ryan Wimbish, d.b.a. DR Tree Service. p. Resolution No. 04-212 approving a gambling permit for Bloomington Lions Club to hold a raffle at the Chart House on December 6, 2004. q. Resolution No. 04-213 calling a public hearing on proposed assessments for weed and grass removal r. Resolution No. 04-214 approving Dakota County Community Development Agency's submission of an application for. contamination cleanup funds from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 18, 2004 PAGE 4 s. Adoption of comments on the Metropolitan Council 2030 Transportation Plan. t. Adoption of comments on the proposed amendment to the MCES Water Resources Management Policy Plan (Elko/New Market service plan). 11. Receive Planning Commission's Findings of Fact and Recommendation and approve an interim use permit amendment to allow the construction of accessory buildings on the YMCA property located at 11490 Klamath Trail. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Bellows, Johnson, Wulff, Rieb, Luick. ITEM 8 Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing on the imposition of a service charge in the Downtown Special Service District. The City Clerk attested . to legal notice .publication. Mr. Feller presented the proposed 2005-2006 budget for the Downtown Special Service District. Linda Thierry, Executive Director of the Downtown Lakeville Business Association, highlighted some of the programs and events sponsored by the DLBA utilizing the service charges. She stated the DLBA plans to capitalize on the current programs and identify ways to attract new businesses to the downtown area. She explained that her objectives include communications; attracting people to the downtown area and promoting downtown businesses; and identifying ways for the downtown area to support community organizations. There were no questions or comments. 04.137 Motion was made by Luick, seconded by Rieb to close the public hearing on the imposition of a service charge in the Downtown Special Service District. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Wulff, Rieb, Luick, Bellows, Johnson. 04.138 Motion was made by Rieb, seconded by Luick to approve Resolution No. ~t 04-215 imposing a service charge for Special Service District No. 1 for ~I taxes payable 200.5. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 18, 2004 PAGE 5 Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Rieb, Luick, Bellows, Johnson, Wulff. ITEMS 9-10 Mr. Feller presented a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $14,445,000 General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Bonds to finance the land acquisition and construction of the Central Maintenance Facility. These bonds would be issued for a period of 25 years. The estimated tax levy would have an approximate impact of $41 on an average value ($240,000) home. Mr. Feller also presented a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $10,090,000 General Obligation Water Revenue Bonds to refinance the 1995 and 1996 bonds, which financed the construction of the North Park water tower and the Water Treatment Facility. Advance. refunding of these bonds could result in an approximate net present value savings of $703,000. The benefits of the refinancing would accrue to the Water Trunk Fund. Dave MacGillvray of Springsted Inc. presented the bid results for the two bond issues. He pointed out that Lakeville is one of the first communities in the state to take advantage of the capital improvement plan bonds provided by the legislature. UBS Financial Services Inc. submitted the lowest and best bid of 4.5091% for the $14,445,000 Capital Improvement Plan Bonds. He explained that this bid, which is well under the original estimate, will provide more project funding and reduce the property tax levy required to fund the debt service over the term of the bonds. J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc. presented a bid of 3.3841% on the Water Revenue Refunding Bonds. Mr. MacGillvray announced that the City of Lakeville's credit rating has been upgraded by Moody's Investor Service to a AA3 category. He noted Moody's comments about the City of Lakeville's, °rapidly growing tax base, which has doubled in size over the past five years, healthy financial operations due to prudent management as supported by sound fund balance policies, and: above average debt burden". Mayor Johnson thanked Finance Director Dennis Feller and the finance department for their prudent fiscal management. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 18, 2004 PAGE 6 04.139 Motion was made by Luick, seconded by Wulff to approve Resolution No. 04-216 authorizing the issuance. and awarding the sale of $14,445,000 General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Bonds, Series 2004A; and Resolution No. 04-217 authorizing the issuance and awarding the sale of $10,090,000 General Obligation Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 20046. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Luick, Bellows, Johnson, Wulff, Rieb. ITEM 12 Mr. Mielke presented a resolution granting final approval tothe Ground Lease and Development Agreement with KPAC LLC for the construction of a community center and athletic complex. He explained that the City Council granted concept approval in June of 2004. Since that time, the Ad Hoc Committee has met on two occasions to review and tour the Rochester Athletic Club and to discuss recommendations relative to the proposed Lakeville facility. In conjunction with those discussions, additional negotiations were held with the developer to modify the proposed agreement. The Ad Hoc Committee passed a motion recommending that this project move forward. Suggestions and recommendations were offered regarding the design process, which will be incorporated by the developer throughout the review and approval process. Of primary significance is the increase in the number of daily pass opportunities that will be afforded Lakeville residents after minimum membership goals have been attained. Mr. Mielke explained that the City will lease the club property and lot for parking. to the developer for 30 years. The developer will construct and maintain, at its own cost, the club and parking lot. The club will contain indoor pools, an outdoor pool and water park, tennis courts, a climbing wall, three gymnasiums, Kids Club, handball courts, batting cages, racquetball courts, and a sauna and steam room. The club may also contain a restaurant and hair/massage/tanning salons. For the ice arena to be built, an agreement would need to be reached between the City of Lakeville and ISD 194. ISD 194 would have free use of the swimming pool and diving well for its swim teams for 30 years. Lakeville residents would receive a 50% reduction in the club initiation fee and can purchase six daily passes per year. When the club reaches 2,500 memberships from Lakeville residents, 12 daily passes may be purchased per year. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 18, 2004 PAGE 7 Mr. Mielke explained that construction of the facility is expected to begin by September of 2005, with completion by December 31, 2006. A number of contingencies related to design, financing, infrastructure, etc. need to be satisfied by May 15, .2005 in order for construction to begin. The ice arena issue needs to be resolved by the end of 2004. 04.140 Motion was made by Rieb, seconded by Luick to approve Resolution No. 04-218 granting approval to the Ground Lease and Development Agreement with KPAC LLC for the construction of a community center and athletic complex. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Johnson, Wulff, Rieb, Luick. Nays, Bellows. Council Member Bellows referenced comments/concerns that he raised at the September 29t" Council work session. ITEM 13 Mr. Olson asked the City Council to consider submittal of an application to the Right-of-Way Acquisition Loan Fund (KALE) administered by the Metropolitan Council for an I-35/CSAH 70 interchange park and pool lot. He explained that the area identified as the most feasible location for a new park and pool lot is a 5.2-acre parcel owned by Lakeville Land, Ltd. This parcel is well suited for a park and pool lot, since it is adjacent to the I-35 northbound ramp where a future High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane can be constructed. Mr. Olson explained that the RALF program is identified specifically for cities and counties to borrow money. interest free for the acquisition of needed right-of-way. To be eligible for funding, the area being acquired must be officially mapped. Upon submittal and approval of the preliminary application, the City would be .required to officially map the property. The I-35 Solutions Alliance supports the City's RALF application. A purchase agreement. for the property would be presented to the City Council for approval at a later date. Mayor Johnson asked about a timeframe; and Mr. Olson stated he hopes to receive a response within 75 days. 04.141 Motion was made by Luick, seconded by Rieb to approve Resolution No. 04-219 authorizing submittal of a loan application to the Metropolitan Council Right-of-Way Acquisition Loan Fund for the acquisition of 5.2 acres adjacent to the I-35 and CSAH 70 interchange. 1 ' CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 18, 2004 PAGE 8 Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Johnson, Wulff, Rieb, Luick, Bellows. UNfINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS None ANNOUNCEMENTS Next regular Council meeting, November 1, 2004 Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Charlene Friedges, Ci CI rk Robert D. Jo son, Mayor