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Home My WebLink About02-18-14CITY OF LAKEVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 18, 2014 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; Jeff Long, 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; Allyn Kuennen, Administrative Services Manager; Charlene Friedges, City Clerk 3. Citizen Comments None 4. Additional Agenda Information: The City Administrator provided revised minutes of the January 28, 2014 Council work session. He also provided a modified ordinance and summary ordinance for agenda Item 8. The proposed ordinance was modified as a result of several questions and concerns by Council members related to residential boarding requirements. The revised ordinance excises all reference to residential boarders, and Mr. Mielke suggested the City Council defer this issue to a work session for further discussion. Motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Davis to consider at an upcoming work session the ordinance amendment related to residential boarding requirements. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous 5. Presentations /Introductions Chief Long introduced Police Officer Nick Jacobson. Mayor Little administered the oath of office to Officer Jacobson. Chief Long presented the January Police Department monthly report. Jay Young, representing the Lakeville Rotary, presented a donation in the amount of $2,500 to the Parks & Recreation Department in support of the puppet wagon program. Mr. Altergott presented the Lakeville Parks & Recreation Department 2013 Annual Report. City Council Meeting Minutes, February 18, 2014 Page 2 6. Consent Agenda Council members moved Item 8, as revised, to the consent agenda. Motion was made by LaBeau, seconded by Davis to approve the consent agenda items as follows: a. Claims for payment b. Minutes of the February 3, 2014 City Council meeting c. Minutes of the January 28, 2014 Council work session, as revised d. Resolution No. 14 -08 accepting bids and awarding contract for City Hall ADA door upgrades e. Resolution No. 14 -09 approving the final plat of Tullamore 4 1 Addition f. Joint Powers Agreement with south metro cities for street maintenance services g. Agreement with Girl Singers LLC for a performance at the Lakeville Area Arts Center 8. Ordinance No. 917 amending Title 11 of the Lakeville City Code concerning residential fences, senior housing, data centers, fitness centers and the shoreland overlay district and Summary Ordinance No. 917 for publication. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Davis, Little, Swecker, Anderson, LaBeau 7. Chokecherry Hill 2 nd Addition Preliminary Plat Planning Director Daryl Morey presented the preliminary plat of Chokecherry Hill 2nd Addition, consisting of 21 single family lots and five outlots on approximately 29 acres located east of Dodd Boulevard and north of 190" Street. All 21 lots in the preliminary plat meet the building setback requirements. The Planning Commission held a public hearing, and there was public comment from two neighboring residents concerned about future improvements to Dodd Boulevard. Council Member Anderson referenced the letter, which was included in the Council's packet, from a resident on Inlet Road regarding traffic safety and speeds on Dodd Boulevard. City Council Meeting Minutes, February 18, 2014 Page 3 Mr. Mielke explained that speed limits on public roadways are set by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT). Since Dodd Boulevard is a County road, City staff has asked Dakota County to request a speed study to determine whether the current conditions warrant a change in the speed limit. Dakota County has made that request to MNDOT. Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by Davis to approve the preliminary plat of Chokecherry Hill 2 nd Addition. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Little, Swecker, Anderson, LaBeau, Davis 9. Ordinance Amending Title 4 of the City Code Mr. Kuennen presented a proposed ordinance establishing a cost recovery process for the re- inspection of ordinance violations. He explained that property owner will be provided two notices regarding the ordinance violation with opportunities to correct the violation. However, if the violation is not corrected after the second inspection, the property owner will be charged a cost recovery fee for each re- inspection until the violation is corrected or a citation is issued. The fee is intended to recover the actual costs to the City for the re- inspection, letter writing, case documentation and other related costs for non - compliant situations. Motion was made by Davis, seconded by LaBeau to adopt Ordinance No. 918 amending Title 1 of the Lakeville City Code concerning re- inspections. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Swecker, Anderson, LaBeau, Davis, Little 10. School Road Safety Task Force Mr. Mielke recommended the City Council establish a School Road Safety Task Force focused on vehicle and pedestrian safety near schools. He explained that the proposed task force would consider and provide recommendations on identified road and pedestrian projects based upon determined needs. The recommendations shall be divided into road projects and pedestrian/bicycle projects, due to the nature of funding sources. The task force will also review existing City, County and School information on identified issues, processes and enforcement impacting student safety. Based on prior discussions by the City Council, it is recommended that the task force consist of nine members selected by invitation, representing ISD 192, ISD 194 (two members), ISD 196, City of Lakeville (2 members), Dakota County and two citizens appointed by Mayor Little. In addition to the task force members, it is anticipated that staff resources from the City, County and ISD 194 would attend meetings as needed to provide assistance and input. City Council Meeting Minutes, February 18, 2014 Page 4 Mr. Mielke stated it is anticipated that the task force would meet every three to four weeks and conclude its efforts within six months. The actual time needed to accomplish the charge will be guided by the task force. Ideally, the information provided on projects can be delivered for inclusion in the coming City and County Capital Improvement Plans. Council Member Anderson stressed the importance of working collaboratively with the school districts to improve safety. He also stated he feels it is important for the task force to provide input within 90 days so that it can be incorporated in this year's capital improvement process. Council Member Swecker stated she would prefer to see this as an 18 -month process to thoroughly study and identify road and pedestrian safety issues for each school. Mr. Mielke suggested the City Council ask the task force to identify those areas in which safety issues occur and collaboratively look for solutions over time. Mayor Little stated he will bring the names of his two appointees to the February 24 Council work session. He suggested the City Council also discuss by -laws for the task force and select the two City representatives at the next work session. Motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Davis to create a School Road Safety Task Force focused on vehicle and pedestrian safety near schools. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes — Anderson, LaBeau, Davis, Little, Swecker 11. Unfinished business: none 12. New business: none 13. Announcements: Next regular Council meeting, March 3, 2014 Council work session, February 24, 2014 Mayor Little adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Charlene Friedges, City erk Matt Little, Mayor