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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
October 7, 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 and LaB,�au
Absent: Council Member Anderson _
Staff Present: Steve Mielke, City Administrator; Roger Knutson City Attorney; john
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Kornmann, Interim Police Chief; Chris Petree, Public Works Director; DavuL- l!lson,
Community & Economic Development Director; Dennis Fier, Finance Director; Brett
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Altergott, Parks & Recreation Director; Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Charlene Friedges,
City Clerk
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Donna Jensen, 17701 Kenyon Avenue, thanked the Police Department for additional
enforcement in the Queen Ann Mobile13orxe lurk neighborhood, which was prompted by
the increased cut - through traffic and spegdmg d� 1-35 construction project.
4. Additional Agenda Information: Mr. Mielke provided an amendment to the September 3"'
City Council work sessio#f minutes.
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Interim Police Chief Joh presented a Chiefs Award of Merit to Jennifer and
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Cynthia* rs_ Cynthia performed CPR on a victim until officers arrived at the scene, saving
's life.
"`Craig Manson, ripresenting the Lake Marion Homeowners Association, presented a check in
the athpunt of $2,000 to the City of Lakeville for the Kenrick Avenue trail construction
Council Member Davis read the proclamation for Manufacturer's Week.
Mr. Petree presented the September Public Works Department monthly report, highlighting
major construction projects and water consumption.
City Council Meeting Minutes, October 7, 2013
6. Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by Davis to approve the consent agenda items as
follows:
a. Claims for payment
b. Minutes of the September 16, 2013 City Council meeting
c. Minutes of the September 3, 2013 Council work session, as
d. Minutes of the September 30, 2013 special Council
for the 168 Street
keville Area Arts Center
rmit for the Lakeville
:ion Department
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nerce Center 3r Addition
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1"' Addition
p. Resolution No. 13 -85 approving the final plat of Stone Ridge South
q. Call a public hearing to be held on November 4, 2013 to consider Charter Cable Partners,
LLC non - compliance with the current franchise agreement
o. Resolution No. 13 -84 authorizing the sale of assets
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r. Resolution No. 13 -86 extending the term of the existing cable franchise agreement to June
1, 2014
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Davis, Little, Swecker, LaBeau
Certification of Delinquent Utility Accounts
Mayor Little opened the public hearing to certify delinquent utility accoulafs. Finance
Director Dennis Feller presented the list of accounts proposed to be certified. The total
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amount de is The City also co a a,3� �ery�ce'charge an �8 /v
interest. Therefore, the total amount proposed to be certified is� ,$300,771 }9 :11
There were no questions or comments.
Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by LaBeadi close the public hearing on the
certification of delinquent utility accounts.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous
Motion was made by Swecker, seconde
certifying unpaid water, sanitary sewer
Treasurer /Auditor to be collected with
street light charges.
Roll call was taken i
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Dakota Coon
Public Works
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Ayes
)prove Resolution No. 13 -87
charges to the County
taxes on said property and assessing unpaid
Swecker, LaBeau, Davis
corridor Study
Petree explained that Dakota County entered into a contract to
ansportation needs and develop improvement options along the
)rridor between 185 Street (CSAH 60) and Dodd Boulevard
Thf study's primary objectives were to determine what impact the proposed CSAH 50/60
roundabout would have on traffic operations and what short and long term improvement
options are necessary to improve traffic operations along the corridor. The study included
various meetings with residents, business owners and representatives of Kenwood Trail
Middle School. Public input was used to evaluate improvement options and develop an
access nd traffic control plan.
Brian Sorenson, Assistant County Engineer, presented the conclusions and recommendations
of the study. He pointed out that volume of traffic is what determines the delays along the
corridor, and the best way to reduce delays is to expand the roadway to four lanes. The access
plan recommends leaving the two accesses at Kenwood Trail Middle School as is for the short
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term. It also recommends a 3 /4 access at Icenic Trail and a 3 /4 intersection between Ipava and
Icenic.
In conclusion, Mr. Sorenson stated the study recommends the continued planning and
construction of a roundabout at the intersection of CSAH 50/60, a gap analysis study
following construction of the roundabout to verify results of the model, construction of a
designated right -turn lane at CSAH 50 and Jaguar Avenue, and the expansion of CSAH 50 to
a four -lane divided highway.
Mr. Sorenson pointed out that one of the challenges with expa„ dmA" CSAH 50 to four lanes is
the railroad that runs next to the roadway on the south side. Thy "study recommendations
----knowledge that as design moves for , the'"' . f 'ay L-Yp to the buss'. ss s on the
north side of the roadway need to be examined in more detail.
Council. Member Swecker expressed the need for abetter understanding of potential impacts
to the businesses between Ipava and Icenic if CSAH 50 isexpanded to four lanes. She stated
she feels more work needs to be done.
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Mr. Mielke clarified that the study and recoinutendations' as well as the resolution before the
City Council, all point out that additiona; work will be needed to assure that the impacts to
the businesses are minimized as much as possible. The concerns of the business owners have
been heard and are reflected in the report and the proposed resolution.
Council Member Slwecker questioned dw"recommendation to not construct a signal at 192'
Street. Mr. Sorerison explaifted4'hat due to topography, 192 2 a Street is not a good location for
a signal. He further explained that the County is very cautious with signalization of
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intersections due . to crash ml cations, pointing out that the highest crash intersections are at
signals, epresentat - fives qk Kenwood Trail Middle School, as well as the iSD 194 School
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Board, support the recommendation
iaBeau urged the County to continue to be sensitive to the businesses and
to arrive at a solution that is in their best interest.
Council Member Davis pointed out that traffic in the corridor is not yet at peak capacity. Mr.
Sorenson stated that, aside from 185 Street, many of the delays along the corridor are not at
unacceptable levels at this time.
Mr. Mielke stated he feels it is important that the City Council send a message to the
community and to the County Board that the City supports the findings of the study,
understanding that within those findings is the fact that there is additional work to be done.
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Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by LaBeau to approve Resolution No. 13 -88, a
resolution of support for the Dakota County Highway 50 Corridor Study, Project 12 -15,
subject to the positions and clarifications contained in the resolution.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Swecker, LaBeau, Davis, Little
9. Steve Mielke Performance Evaluation Summary
Council Member LaBeau read the following statement: "Overall,
City Administrator with a passion for his position and the comet,
make improvements while looking out for taxpayer dollars and c
and i onan to new ideas nnri suggestions, The Lakeville Citfir,co,,
overall performance rating of good for this review period with a
in his evaluation. The City Council is committed to providing PO
hiring and supervisory practices."
10. Unfinished business none
11. New business none
is an excellent
Mieike strives to
I:cll lies given'?!tY MIeL:e al
number of ex ratings
sitive direction in areas of
12. Announcements: Fire Department` Open House
Heritage Center Belgian Waffle Breakfast
Next City Council meeting, October 21, 20I3
Mayor Little adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
Matt Little, Mayor