HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-21-13CITY OF LAKEVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
October 21, 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; 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; Allyn Kuennen, Administrative Services Manager;
Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
3. Citizen Comments: None
4. Additional Agenda Information: None
5. Presentations /Introductions
Interim Chief John Kornmann presented the September Police Department monthly report.
Brett Altergott presented the Parks & Recreation Department September monthly report.
6. Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Davis, seconded by Anderson to approve the consent agenda items as
follows:
a. Claims for payment
b. Minutes of the October 7, 2013 City Council meeting
c. Set Council work sessions to be held on November 12 and November 19
d. Public Improvement Agreement with Premier Bank and Mattamy Partnership
e. Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County for storm sewer maintenance
f. Cross - Country Ski Trail Assistance Program Agreement with Minnesota DNR
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g. Resolution No. 13 -89 calling a public hearing to assess weed /grass removal and property
maintenance code violations
h. Resolution No. 13 -90 authorizing the sale of vehicles
i. Resolution No. 13 -91 approving the final plat of Chokecherry Hill Addition
j. Resolution No. 13 -92 calling a public hearing on the imposition of a service charge for
Special Service District No. 1
k. Interlocal Contract for Cooperative Purchasing
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Davis, Little, Swecker, Anderson, LaBeau
7. Feasibility Report for 2014 Street Reconstruction Project
Public Works Director Chris Petree requested Council approval of the feasibility report for
the 2014 street reconstruction project, Improvement Project 14 -02. The estimated total cost
of this project is $10.2 million. Funding is consistent with the City's street assessment policy.
The City will issue debt in the amount of 5.15 million, which is repaid with property tax levies,
and approximately $3 million will be assessed to benefiting property owners. Water main
replacement, estimated to be $1.95 million, is financed from the Water Operating Fund.
Sanitary sewer improvements are estimated at $84,630, which is financed from the Sanitary
Sewer Operating Fund. Mr. Petree pointed out that there are over 750 properties in the 2014
street construction project area.
Monica Heil of WSB Engineering provided a brief overview of the project. She explained that
due to ongoing resident concerns regarding traffic volumes and vehicle speeds along Flagstaff
Avenue, it is proposed that additional driver feedback signs and the construction of traffic
calming nodes (curb bumpouts) be installed in conjunction with this street improvement
project. Construction of the nodes will narrow the travel lanes and the perceived overall
roadway width, which has proven effective in reducing average vehicle speeds. Strategically
locating these bumpouts will also allow area residents to continue to use Flagstaff Avenue for
on- street parking. Bumpouts installed at intersections will be restored with concrete, while
the midblock bumpouts will be restored with sod.
In response to requests received at the neighborhood meetings, it is proposed to extend the
concrete sidewalk along the south side of 170` Street from Georgetown Way to Gerdine Path
to provide a connection to other sidewalk systems in the area. Also in response to requests
received at the neighborhood meetings, it is proposed to increase the width of the existing 48-
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inch concrete sidewalks along both sides of Flagstaff Avenue to 60 inches. Ms. Heil explained
that the width of the smallest commercial equipment manufactured to clear snow from these
sidewalks is 50 inches, which results in some level of sod damage. The costs associated with
widening the sidewalk along this stretch of Flagstaff Avenue will be funded by the City.
Ms. Heil provided the estimated assessments for the specific project areas:
• Niakwa Village 2 nd Addition, $1,083 per townhome unit
• Cedar Highlands 5" Addition, $1,924 per single family unit
• The remainder (majority) of the project, where complete reconstruction is proposed,
$4,471 per single family unit
In response to Council Member LaBeau's question, Mr. Petree explained that residents along
Flagstaff Avenue will not be assessed for the increased width of the sidewalk. He pointed out
that there was overwhelming support for the increased sidewalk width at the neighborhood
meetings. With respect to the bumpouts, he explained that all curb and gutter is proposed to
be removed, and the bumpouts will not generate additional costs to the property owners.
Council Member Swecker asked for the current OCI rating on the Flagstaff Avenue sidewalk.
Mr. Petree will provide linear footage of failing panels. She also asked about snow removal on
streets with bumpouts. Mr. Petree explained that snow removal is more challenging with
bumpouts; however, maintenance staff is aware of it and will be part of the final design
process.
In response to Council Member Swecker's concerns regarding assessments to Niakwa Village,
Mr. Olson explained that the Homeowners Association Board for Niakwa Village 2 11d
Addition had initiated the establishment of a housing improvement area to finance exterior
improvements; however, that project has not yet come to fruition.
Council Member Anderson pointed out that watermain replacement costs for this project are
estimated to be greater that what was assumed in the draft 2014 -2018 Capital Improvement
Plan. Mr. Feller explained that watermain replacement will be financed from the City's Water
Operating Fund and the issuance of bonds.
Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by LaBeau to approve Resolution No. 13 -93
approving the feasibility report and calling a public hearing for the 2014 street reconstruction
project, Improvement Project 14 -02.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes — Little, Swecker, Anderson, LaBeau, Davis
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8. Unfinished business none
9. New business none
10. Announcements: Next regular City Council meeting, November 4, 2013
Council work session, October 28, 2013
Mayor Little adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Charlene Friedges,
Matt ittle, Ma or
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