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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-02-13CITY 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, 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; Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Charlene Friedges, 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. Presentations /Introductions 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 Rieb from 360 Communities each received a check in the amount of $4,096.79 for their respective food shelves. Mr. Petree presented the November Public Works Department monthly report. 6. Consent Agenda 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 Page 2 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 c. Minutes of the November 18, 2013 special Council meeting d. Minutes of the November 12, 2013 Joint City Council /EDC work session e. Minutes of the November 12, 2013 Council work session f. Minutes of the November 25, 2013 Council work session g. Change Order No. 1, acceptance of improvements and final payment to McNamara Contracting, Inc. for the 2013 miscellaneous roadway repairs, Project 13 -01 h. Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement with ISD 194 for shared facilities i. First Amendment to Contract with Quality Refrigeration, Inc. for the Lakeville Liquors cooler remodeling j. Resolution No. 13 -104 granting approval for charitable gambling by the Lakeville Lions at Heritage Center k. Landscape maintenance contracts with VonBank Lawn Care, Inc. and Jeff Reisinger Lawn Service, Inc. 1. Resolution No. 13 -105 requesting a variance from standard for state aid operation, Improvement 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 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 explained that 45% of the budget is allocated to operations and will fund four new personnel positions. The 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 taxes. Mr. Feller went on to explain that 16% of the budget is allocated toward 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. As part of the budget process, the Council asked staff to start with the 2013 budget and prioritize the expenditures to add to the budget. The highest priority is for legislative mandates, including the $141,000 reduction due to the elimination of the sales tax, which offsets the increase for next year's election costs and police pension increases. Debt payments related to city facilities such as the police station and central maintenance facility increased $23,400. The debt levy for street reconstruction projects increased $253,000. 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 2.2 %. Mr. Feller explained that of the 2.5% increase, 1.2% is for street reconstruction projects, consistent with the City's pavement 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. City Council Meeting Minutes, December 2, 2013 Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Little, Swecker, Anderson, LaBeau, Davis 8. Unfinished business none 9. New business none 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. Respectfully submitted, Charlene Friedges, City Cler Page 4 tt Litt