HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-19-13CITY OF LAKEVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
August 19, 2013
Acting Mayor Swecker called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at
City Hall.
Members Present: Acting Mayor Swecker, Council Members Davis, Anderson and LaBeau
Absent: Mayor Little
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 Feller, Finance Director; Brett Altergott, Parks &
Recreation Director; Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary
3. Citizen Comments: Shannon Harris read a short statement on behalf of her daughter Molly
Harris, 19198 Ismay Court, regarding overdevelopment in Lakeville.
4. Additional Agenda Information: City Administrator Steve Mielke provided amended
minutes from the August 5, 2013 City Council meeting.
5. Presentations /Introductions
Judy Tschumper and Candy Retka from the Downtown Lakeville Business Association
provided a brief overview of the DLBA's upcoming Block Bash.
Chief Meyer presented the Fire Department Second Quarter Report. Acting Mayor Swecker
asked how long the probation period is for the new recruits. Chief Meyer stated that it is
two years. Council Member Davis commented that it was good to see more balance with the
daytime shifts of the firemen.
Brett Altergott presented the July monthly report of the Parks & Recreation Department.
Council Member Anderson asked about the damage to the trail overlay on 205t Street,
south of Lake Marion. Mr. Altergott stated that both the Parks and Engineering
Departments are looking into this and will contact the contractor. In response to Council
Member Anderson's question, Mr. Altergott stated there will be small stop signs posted on
the Kenrick Avenue trail.
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Council Member LaBeau asked if the punch card system at the Heritage Center is still
working. Mr. Altergott stated that it is under evaluation.
Acting Mayor Swecker asked about Valley Lake and whether there was a chance that it could
close again with the hot weather coming. Mr. Altergott indicated that the water gets tested
on a weekly basis. It's affected by a number of different factors, but they will close the beach
if necessary.
Council Member LaBeau asked Mr. Petree to provide a road construction update. Mr.
Petree provided an update on Highview Avenue, the Dodd /Highview intersection, I -35
between Lakeville and Elko /New Market, the 205' /Kenrick roundabout, the Valley Lake
neighborhood and Clays Acres/ 204 Street.
Chief Vonhof presented the July Police Department monthly report. He then introduced
Sergeant Jason Haider.
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 August 5, 2013 City Council meeting, as amended
c. Renewal of tree work license for Carlson's Tree Service
d. Temporary on -sale liquor license for All Saints Catholic Church
e. Release of development contract for Lot 1, Block 1, Progressive Rail First Addition
f. Ordinance No. 911 amending Title 10 of the City Code concerning final plat
certification requirements
g. Findings of fact and conditional use permit to allow the construction of a detached
accessory building taller than 15 feet in height on property located at 19713 Jersey
Avenue
h. Resolution No. 13 -70 authorizing preparation of a feasibility report for the 2014 street
reconstruction project, Improvement Project 14 -02
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i. Joint Powers Agreement between the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers
Organization and the cities of Farmington and Lakeville for cost share related to update
of local storm water models
j. Joint Powers Agreement with the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers
Organization and Cost Share Contract with Dakota County Soil and Water
Conservation District for water quality improvements to Lake Marion
k. Professional services agreement with Springsted Inc. for executive search consulting
services associated with the recruitment of the position of Police Chief at a cost not to
exceed $16,000
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Davis, Swecker, Anderson, LaBeau
7. Spirit of Brandtjen Farm 12" Addition
Rob St. Stauver, representing Tradition Development, requested Council approval of the
Spirit of Brandtjen Farm 12 Addition preliminary plat.
Mr. Morey presented the preliminary plat. Mr. Morey highlighted the location of the 12th
Addition in relation to the entire SBF development. He indicated that the homes in the SBF
12 Addition will be constructed by Robert Thomas Homes and will be cottage style homes.
SBF 12th Addition will be developed in two phases, with 29 lots in the southern first phase
and 23 lots in the northern second phase. The streets, lots, homes, etc. will be subject to the
Spirit of Brandtjen Farm PUD Plan booklet dated June 20, 2005.
Mr. Morey stated that the Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 8t and
unanimously recommended approval. He indicated that there was one comment from the
Pastor of St. Joseph Church in Rosemount who oversees the adjacent cemetery. Father
Jarvis indicated that he would like to work with SBF Development Corp. to preserve the
sanctity of the cemetery and protect the cemetery from trespass by people walking their dogs
or children using the cemetery as a playground. Father Jarvis has spoken with Jacob Fick of
Tradition Development who indicated that they would prefer to use natural trees,
typography and landscaping rather than a fence as a barrier between the single family homes
in SBF and the cemetery.
Council Member LaBeau asked if the roads that will be constructed in Phase 1 of the
development be stubbed at the property line or if they will construct the entire road system
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with Phase 1 development. Mr. Morey stated that the roads will be stubbed and have a
temporary turnaround until they are extended with Phase 2 development.
Council Member Anderson asked if there is a stipulation requiring some type of berm along
the cemetery or will it just be up to the two parties to come to an agreement. Mr. Morey
stated that the Zoning Ordinance does not require a berm or fence along the cemetery
boundary, but existing trees, enhanced landscaping and typography will provide a buffer
between the single family homes in SBF and the cemetery.
Motion was made by Davis, seconded by LaBeau to approve the Spirit of Brandtjen Farm
IT Addition preliminary plat and PUD development stage plans.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Swecker, Anderson, LaBeau, Davis
8. Unfinished business: None
9. New business: Council Member Davis suggested that City Council get regular updates on
road construction. Mr. Petree will provide updates at the upcoming Council meetings.
10. Announcements:
Next regular Council meeting, Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Council work session, August 26, 2013
Budget work session, August 28, 2013
City Offices will be closed on Labor Day
Acting Mayor Swecker adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Penny Brevig, Recording Secret
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Ker ' Swecker, Acting Mayor