HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-16-13CITY OF LAKEVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
September 16, 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 and LaBeau
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; Allyn Kuennen, Administrative
Services Manager; Judi Hawkins, Deputy Clerk
3. Citizen Comments: None
4. Additional Agenda Information: None
5. Presentations /Introductions
• Steve Mielke highlighted Chief Vonhofs various duties and promotions in his 33 years of
service to the City of Lakeville, as well as growth and changes in the department; Vonhofs
contributions to the community in crime prevention, domestic abuse, etc.; and relationship
building with the school district.
• Craig Rapp of Rapp Consulting presented the findings of the Envision Lakeville
Community Vision Plan. A video featuring task force members was shown, which
highlighted the analyses and conclusions of the results. Task Force members were
recognized with a plaque for their contributions.
• Chief Vonhof presented the August Police Department monthly report.
• Mr. Altergott presented the August monthly report of the Parks & Recreation Department.
6. Consent Agenda
Council members requested that the minutes from the September 3, 2013 work session be
tabled at this time in order to expand on the comments that were made during the meeting.
Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by LaBeau, to approve the consent agenda items as
follows:
City Council Meeting Minutes, September 16, 2013
a. Claims for payment
b. Minutes of the September 3, 2013 City Council meeting
c. Minutes of the August 26, 2013 Council work session
d. Minutes of the August 28, 2013 Council work session
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e. Agreements with Ben Rosenbush, Michael Bateson, Homeward Bound Theatre Company,
New Folk Booking (Alison Scott and Lehto & Wright), Philip Bauer and The
Whitesidewalls for performances at the Lakeville Area Arts Center
f. Three year extension of the building setback variance for Performance Office Papers,
located at 21565 Hamburg Avenue
g. Conditional use permit amendment to allow a commercial drive - through car wash
addition to the existing Holiday convenience store building, located at 21100 Kenrick
Avenue
h. Resolution No. 13 -73 approving the final plat of Spirit of Brandtjen Farm 12 Addition
and Resolution No. 13 -74 designating "no parking" areas on Equestrian Trail and Envoy
Way
i. Resolution No. 13 -81 approving the advance of municipal state aid street funds
j. Acceptance of the Envision Lakeville Community Vision Plan
k. Resolution No. 13 -75 accepting bids and awarding contract for the Lakeville Liquors
Kenrick cooler remodel project
1. Memorandum of Understanding with Augustana Regents, LLC for the shared use and
operation of a Section 5310 Program Bus
m. Resolution No. 13 -76 authorizing reduction of the maximum speed limit along a highway
work zone in conjunction with the Kenrick Avenue and 195t" Street trail project
n. Table action on the interim use permit amendment for Midwest Asphalt Corporation
o. Resolution No. 13 -77 accepting bids and awarding contract for Lake Marion water quality
improvements, Project No. 13 -11
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p. Resolution No. 13 -78 authorizing sale of vehicles
q. Reschedule the October 28, 2013 work session to 5:00 p.m.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Davis, Little, Swecker, Anderson, LaBeau
7. Preliminary Budget and Tax Levy
Mr. Feller provided an overview of the 2014 preliminary budget and property tax levy. (A
complete copy of the 2014 Preliminary Budget is on file in the City Clerk's office.) He
highlighted the following:
• Recent legislative changes
• Resumption of growth in residential housing construction
• Addressing aging infrastructure
• Inflationary pressures
• Innovations and efficiencies
• Entrepreneurial efforts
The proposed 2014 budget is $56 million, of which 45% is for operations, 37% for
infrastructure improvements and 16% for repayment of debt. The budget is financed from
various sources, 43% of which is paid for with taxes. The 2014 preliminary tax levy represents
a 3.9% increase over the 2013 levy. New residential home construction will absorb 2.2 %. Of
the net 1.7% increase in the tax levy, the majority is attributable to street reconstruction.
Council members commended staff for this year's budget process, which is much more
explanatory to the public, and agreed that the Council and staff must continue to look for
ways to reallocate and reconsider priorities in an effort to lower the tax levy even further.
Council Member Anderson stated he supports the proposed five year accelerated street
reconstruction program, which will make a substantial impact on the City's failing streets, and
looks forward to feedback from the residents.
Mayor Little stated he feels the budget reflects the values of the City Council and coincides
with the Envision Lakeville Community Vision Plan.
Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by Davis to approve Resolution No. 13 -79 approving
the preliminary 2014 (property) tax levy and preliminary 2014 budget; and Resolution No. 13-
80 setting the budget hearing date.
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Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Swecker, Anderson, LaBeau, Davis, Little
8. Ordinance Amendment Concerning Underground Utilities
Mr. Kuennen presented a proposed ordinance amending Title 7, Chapter 6, of the City Code,
which clarifies the burial of existing overhead utilities adjacent to new developments. He
explained that in order to maintain consistency with past and current practices regarding the
burial of overhead utilities, the City Code is being amended to clarify that existing overhead
utility lines adjacent to new plats must be buried or an escrow must be submitted for the
future burial of the overhead utilities.
There was no discussion on the proposed ordinance amendment.
Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by Davis to adopt Ordinance No. 912 amending Title
7, Chapter 6 of the Lakeville City Code concerning underground utilities.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Anderson, Davis, Little, Swecker; Nay - LaBeau
9. Unfinished business: None
10. New business: None
11. Announcements: Next regular Council meeting, October 7, 2013
Council work session, September 23, 2013
Mayor Little adjourned the meeting at9:06 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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