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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. City Council Meeting Minutes, August 19, 2013 Page 2 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 City Council Meeting Minutes, August 19, 2013 Page 3 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 City Council Meeting Minutes, August 19, 2013 Page 4 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 e Ker ' Swecker, Acting Mayor