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Home My WebLink AboutItem 06.bCITY OF LAKEVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 15, 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, Andersn, LaBeau Staff Present: Roger Knutson, City Attorney; Tom Vonhof, Polio ,Chief; Chris Petree, y , Public Works Director; David Olson, Community & Economic1)evelos Director; Dennis Feller, Finance Director; Brett Altergott, Parks & Rec' tion Di Morey, Planning Director; Charlene Friedges, City Clerk 3. Citizen Comments y� Several citizens who live on the west side of Ipava A46 e,across from Eastview Elementary School voiced concerns related to edestrian safe on Ia Aveirue. The ex ressed P P Y P frustration with motorists who do not yield to pedestrians izf the crosswalk. They cited several situations where residents fear4for their_safety w attempting to cross Ipava Avenue in the mid -block crossing at 183`' Strut; line recent incident where a bicyclist was hit by a motor vehicle at Ira Lane. The fesidents' urged the City Council to consider lowering the speed limit and /or installing a pedestrian crosswalk with a flashing light or stop sign. The following mdtxfluals spuk • Mora Thom` 3,840 Ironstone Way • Erin Truax, 181 Way • Tntf - yXield, 18132 Ironstone Way *` Wendy Hutton, 1`8193 Ironstone Way • Tammy (son, 18114 Ironstone Way Isabelle Grecco, 18208 Irvine Lane • Emi�pPlotnik, 18335 Ironstone Way • talie Gillquist, 18203 Irvine Lane • Aaylor Bothun, 18388 Ironstone Way • Kristin Olmstead, 18138 Ironstone Way • Michelle Quirk, 18171 Irvine Lane • Linzy Eck, 18198 Ireglen Path • Betsy Jansky, 1.8305 Irvine Lane • Stephanie Folven, 18115 Ireglen Path City Council Meeting Minutes, July 15, 2013 Page 2 Chief Vonhof stated that there has been an increase in motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic in this area in recent years. He agreed that crossing Ipava Avenue is not always safe for pedestrians. Public Works Director Chris Petree explained that Ipava Avenue is classified as a major collector. There is currently an all way stop with marked crossings at 175 Street and Ipava and a signal with marked crossings at185"' Street and Ipava, with two mid - ,block crossings at 183` Street and 178 Street, which is typical for this type of roadway. Ede weed that mid - block crossings are generally not safe scenarios for pedestrians. He elained that speed limits are set by the Minnesota Commissioner of Transportation T 1ieSy Council could request the State of Minnesota to study this roadway segment re -evade theosted r� speed. He stated there are a number of criteria that need to: be met in nrde ll" , a lish crosswalks, signals, all way stops or flashing lights. City staff, along with thity's transportation consultants, could look at this area andseek pole alternatives and options r that would improve safety. The mayor and council members agreed to review this mat .2lid discuss options with City staff at an upcoming Council work session,, It was pointedint that Ipava Avenue is likely experiencing an increase in traffic at this "time due to tbe'construction at the Dodd /Highview , intersection. 4. S. Additional Agenda Information None Mr. Altergott presetlted flxe`rurr� iYionthty report of the Parks & Recreation Department. >.. He announced that du high, water levels, Lake Marion is now under a Slow No Wake Zone Chief Vonhof pi tl;e June Police Department monthly report. was made by LaBeau, seconded by Davis to approve the consent agenda items as a. Clam "s for payment b. Minutes of the July 1, 2013 City Council meeting c. Minutes of the June 24, 2013 Council work session d. Resolution No. 13 -65 authorizing the sale of vehicles City Council Meeting Minutes, July 15, 2013 Page 3 e. Acknowledge receipt of Lakeville Arenas 2014 Budget f Agreement with Springsted Incorporated for the preparation of a water and sewer utility rate study g. Development Project Review Policy Amendment h. Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County for cost share relatet "to cleanup of the rr former Lakeville shooting range i. Set budget work sessions to begin at 6:30 p.m. on i„ ly 2J.and August . j. Ordinance No. 909 approving a street name change in Spirt f Brandtjen Farm Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Davis, Little ticker, Anderson, LaBeau 7. General Obligation Improvement Bonds Mr. Feller stated the $4.8 million Reneral'obli onun xrovement bonds will finance the 2013 street reconstruction project. Approxitxiately 'o of the project is financed with special assessments, with the remaining 66o of improvement costs financed with property tax levies. The special assessments will b6,,-repaid over a 20 year period; the property tax portion of the debt willbe amortized over' 10 year period. Nick DragisichofSpngsted `Incorporated announced that bids were opened this morning, and the lowest bid was EtAm Robert W. Baird & Company, Inc. at a true interest rate of 2.73% Theidxvrd was abai 7 basis points higher than what was initially anticipated. The City's credit, ting was reaffirmed at AA by Moody's. Anderson, seconded by Swecker to approve Resolution No. 13 -66 awarding sale, prescribing the form and details and providing for the 0 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2013A. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Little, Swecker, Anderson, LaBeau, Davis 8. Unfinished business none 9. New business none 10. Announcements: Mr. Petree provided information on some localized flooding that occurred in Lakeville as a result of heavy rains on Saturday morning. City Council Meeting Minutes, July 15, 2013 Council work sessions, July 22 and July 24, 2013 Next regular City Council meeting, August 5, 2013 Mayor Little adjourned the meeting at 8:24 p.m. Page 4 Respectfully submitted,