HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06.bCITY OF LAKEVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
December 2, 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, AnderstP_and LaBeau
Staff Present: Steve Mielke, City Administrator; Roger Knutson, Ci Attorney; John
Kornmann, Interim Police Chief; Chris Ferree, Public Works Director, 1) 4 Olson,
Community & Economic Development Director; Dennis Feller; Finance Di " Brett
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City Clerk
3. Citizen Comments: None
4. Additional Agenda Information: Mr. Mielke provided copies of amendments to the
September 18 council meeting minutes and the November` 25` work session minutes. He
also distributed Findings of Fact and Decision regarding Charter Communications, Consent
Agenda Item 6n.
5.
Liquor Director Brenda Visnovec presented donations provided by store customers in
support of the Lakeville Liquors food drive conducted during the month of November. Lisa
Horn from Lakeville Resource Center and Sal Mondelli and Laurie Rich from 360
Communities each received a check in the amount of $4,096.79 for their respective food
the November Public Works Department monthly report.
City Attorney Roger Knutson provided the following information with respect to Item 6n: In
conjunction with Charter's request to begin negotiations for renewal of its Franchise, the City
conducted a review of Charter's performance under the existing Cable 'Television Franchise
Agreement. In conjunction with that review, it was determined that Charter had not been
paying the educational and governmental (EG) Access Fee required by the Franchise. On
November 4, 2013, the City Council conducted a hearing; Charter representatives were
present and provided their testimony on the subject. The Findings of Fact and Decision
City Council Meeting Minutes, December 2, 2013
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before the Council tonight provide that Charter has committed a material violation of the
Franchise by nonpayment of the EG Access Fee.
Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by LaBeau to approve the consent agenda items as
follows:
a. Claims for payment
b. Minutes of the November 18, 2013 City Council meeting
Minutes of the November 12, 2013 Joint City
Minutes of the November 12, 2013 Council
Minutes of the November 25, 2013 Council work
Change Order No. 1, acceptance
Contracting, Inc. for the 2013 in
Amended and
work
1 final payment to McNamara
repairs, Project I3 -01
with ISD 194 for shared facilities
Refrigeration, Inc. for the Lakeville Liquors
approval for charitable gambling by the Lakeville Lions at
contracts with VonBank Lawn Care, Inc. and Jeff Reisinger Lawn
No. 13 -105 requesting a variance from standard for state aid operation,
ant Project 12 -04
m. Resolution No. 13 -106 accepting donation from Hosanna! Church to the Police
Department
n. Findings of Fact and Decision regarding a material franchise violation by Marcus Cable
Partners L.P., d /b /a Charter Communications
c. Minutes of the November 18, 2013 special Council meeting,
City Council Meeting Minutes, December 2, 2013 Page 3
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Davis, Little, Swecker, Anderson, LaBeau
7. Truth in Taxation Public Hearing
Mayor Little opened the Truth in Taxation public hearing. Finance Director Dennis Feller
explained that the budget process was different this year, in that the City Council asked staff
to start with the 2013 budget and tax levy and to justify and prioritize any increases over and
above the 2013 tax levy.
Mr. Feller presented the proposed 2014 budget of $56 million. He explainedtat 459/o of the
budget is allocated to operations and will fund four new personnel positions.' new Code
Enforcement Officer and Engineering Technician positions are funded through user fees. The
Street Fleet Supervisor position will be financed with future reduction in expenses. The Police
Investigator position will be paid for with property iakes.
Mr. Feller went on to explain that 16% of the budget is allocatedztoward payment of debt, and
37% of the budget is allocated toward capital improvements. Sixteen percent of the City's
revenue is derived from service fees; another 16% from issuance of debt, and property taxes
comprise 43% of the City's revenue sources
The proposed 2014 property tax levy is $23.658 million, which represents an increase of 2.5%
over the 2013 tax levy. Service levels as a result of residential growth resulted in an increase of
approximately $332,000. It is anticipated that new residential home construction will offset
the tax levy by 12 %.
Mr. Feller explained that of the 2.5% increase, 1.2% is for street reconstruction projects,
consistent with the City's management program. The second largest category is for
costs related to serving residential growth. He further explained the importance of
maintaining a budget that addresses infrastructure needs and establishes a foundation for
operations.
Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by LaBeau to close the public hearing
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Little, Swecker, Anderson, LaBeau, Davis
8. Unfinished business none
9. New business none
City Council Meeting Minutes, December 2, 2013
10. Announcements: Next regular Council meeting, December 16, 2013
Council work session, December 9, 2013
Mayor Little adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m.
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