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Home My WebLink About10-07-13CITY OF LAKEVILLE 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 LaBeau Absent: Council Member Anderson Staff Present: Steve Mielke, City Administrator; Roger Knutson, City Attorney; John Kornmann, Interim 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: Donna Jensen, 17701 Kenyon Avenue, thanked the Police Department for additional enforcement in the Queen Ann Mobile Home Park neighborhood, which was prompted by the increased cut - through traffic and speeding due to the I -35 construction project. 4. Additional Agenda Information: Mr. Mielke provided an amendment to the September 3rd City Council work session minutes. 5. Presentations /Introductions Interim Police Chief John Kornmann presented a Chief s Award of Merit to Jennifer and Cynthia Rogers. Cynthia performed CPR on a victim until officers arrived at the scene, saving the victim's life. Craig Manson, representing the Lake Marion Homeowners Association, presented a check in the amount of $2,000 to the City of Lakeville for the Kenrick Avenue trail construction project. 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 Page 2 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 amended d. Minutes of the September 30, 2013 special Council meeting e. Minutes of the September 9, 2013 Council work session f. Minutes of the September 23, 2013 Council work session g. Change Order No. 1 with Redstone Construction Company, Inc. for the 168 Street bridge replacement project h. Agreements with Prairie Fire Theatre for performances at the Lakeville Area Arts Center i. Resolution No. 13 -82 approving an off -site gambling premise permit for the Lakeville Lions j. Resolution No. 13 -83 accepting donations to the Parks & Recreation Department k. Acceptance of utility improvements in Jamesdale Estates 4 1 Addition 1. Acceptance of street and utility improvements in Lakeville Commerce Center 3 1 Addition m. Acceptance of street improvements in Stoneborough 2 nd Addition n. Acceptance of street and utility improvements in Stoneborough 4th Addition o. Resolution No. 13 -84 authorizing the sale of assets 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 City Council Meeting Minutes, October 7, 2013 Page 3 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 7. Certification of Delinquent Utility Accounts Mayor Little opened the public hearing to certify delinquent utility accounts. Finance Director Dennis Feller presented the list of accounts proposed to be certified. The total amount delinquent is $222.032.48. The City also collects a $35 service charge and 18% interest. Therefore, the total amount proposed to be certified is $300,771.99. There were no questions or comments. Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by LaBeau to 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, seconded by LaBeau to approve Resolution No. 13 -87 certifying unpaid water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer charges to the County Treasurer /Auditor to be collected with other taxes on said property and assessing unpaid street light charges. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Little, Swecker, LaBeau, Davis 8. Dakota County Highway 50 Corridor Study Public Works Director Chris Petree explained that Dakota County entered into a contract to conduct a study to identify transportation needs and develop improvement options along the Kenwood Trail (CSAH 50) corridor between 185 Street (CSAH 60) and Dodd Boulevard. The 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 and 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 City Council Meeting Minutes, October 7, 2013 Page 4 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 expanding CSAH 50 to four lanes is the railroad that runs next to the roadway on the south side. The study recommendations acknowledge that as design moves forward, the right -of -way impact to the businesses on the north side of the roadway need to be examined in more detail. Council Member Swecker expressed the need for a better understanding of potential impacts to the businesses between Ipava and Icenic if CSAH 50 is expanded to four lanes. She stated she feels more work needs to be done. Mr. Mielke clarified that the study and recommendations, as well as the resolution before the City Council, all point out that additional 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 Swecker questioned the recommendation to not construct a signal at 192nd Street. Mr. Sorenson explained that due to topography, 192n Street is not a good location for a signal. He further explained that the County is very cautious with signalization of intersections due to crash implications, pointing out that the highest crash intersections are at signals. Representatives of Kenwood Trail Middle School, as well as the ISD 194 School Board, support the recommendation. Council Member LaBeau urged the County to continue to be sensitive to the businesses and continue to work 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. City Council Meeting Minutes, October 7, 2013 Page 5 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, Mr. Mielke is an excellent City Administrator with a passion for his position and the community. Mr. Mielke strives to make improvements while looking out for taxpayer dollars and capitalizes on his strengths and is open to new ideas and suggestions. The Lakeville City Council has given Mr. Mielke an overall performance rating of good for this review period, with a number of excellent ratings in his evaluation. The City Council is committed to providing positive direction in areas of hiring and supervisory practices." 10. Unfinished business none 11. New business none 12. Announcements: Fire Department Open House Heritage Center Belgian Waffle Breakfast Next regular City Council meeting, October 21, 2013 Mayor Little adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Charlene Friedges, City Cler " Matt ittle, MayoVW