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Home My WebLink About07-15-13CITY 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, Anderson, LaBeau Staff Present: 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; Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Charlene Friedges, City Clerk 3. Citizen Comments Several citizens who live on the west side of Ipava Avenue across from Eastview Elementary School voiced concerns related to pedestrian safety on Ipava Avenue. They expressed frustration with motorists who do not yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk. They cited several situations where residents feared for their safety while attempting to cross Ipava Avenue in the mid -block crossing at 183rd Street, and one recent incident where a bicyclist was hit by a motor vehicle at Ira Lane. The residents 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 individuals spoke: • Mora Thomas, 18340 Ironstone Way • Erin Truax, 18137 Ironstone Way • Tammy Field, 18132 Ironstone Way • Wendy Horton, 18193 Ironstone Way • Tammy Olson, 18114 Ironstone Way • Isabelle Grecco, 18208 Irvine Lane • Emily Plotnik, 18335 Ironstone Way • Natalie Gillquist, 18203 Irvine Lane • Taylor Bothun, 18388 Ironstone Way • Kristin Olmstead, 18138 Ironstone Way • Michelle Quirk, 18171 Irvine Lane • Linzy Eck, 18198 Ireglen Path • Betsy Jansky, 18305 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 183rd Street and 178 Street, which is typical for this type of roadway. He agreed that mid - block crossings are generally not safe scenarios for pedestrians. He explained that speed limits are set by the Minnesota Commissioner of Transportation. The City Council could request the State of Minnesota to study this roadway segment and re- evaluate the posted speed. He stated there are a number of criteria that need to be met in order to establish crosswalks, signals, all way stops or flashing lights. City staff, along with the City's transportation consultants, could look at this area and seek possible alternatives and options that would improve safety. The mayor and council members agreed to review this matter and discuss options with City staff at an upcoming Council work session. It was pointed out that Ipava Avenue is likely experiencing an increase in traffic at this time due to the construction at the Dodd /Highview intersection. 4. Additional Agenda Information None 5. Presentations /Introductions Mr. Altergott presented the June monthly report of the Parks & Recreation Department. He announced that due to high water levels, Lake Marion is now under a Slow No Wake Zone. Chief Vonhof presented the June Police Department monthly report. 6. Consent Agenda Motion was made by LaBeau, seconded by Davis to approve the consent agenda items as follows: a. Claims 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 related to cleanup of the former Lakeville shooting range i. Set budget work sessions to begin at 6:30 p.m. on July 24 and August 28, 2013 j. Ordinance No. 909 approving a street name change in Spirit of Brandtjen Farm Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Davis, Little, Swecker, Anderson, LaBeau 7. General Obligation Improvement Bonds Mr. Feller stated the $4.8 million general obligation improvement bonds will finance the 2013 street reconstruction project. Approximately 40% of the project is financed with special assessments, with the remaining 60% of improvement costs financed with property tax levies. The special assessments will be repaid over a 20 year period; the property tax portion of the debt will be amortized over a 10 year period. Nick Dragisich of Springsted Incorporated announced that bids were opened this morning, and the lowest bid was from Robert W. Baird & Company, Inc. at a true interest rate of 2.73 %. The low bid was about 17 basis points higher than what was initially anticipated. The City's credit rating was reaffirmed at AA by Moody's. Motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Swecker to approve Resolution No. 13 -66 authorizing issuance, awarding sale, prescribing the form and details and providing for the payment of $4,800,000 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. Respectfully submitted, Charlene Friedges, City Clerk '4�'4e Matt i4le, Mayor Page 4