HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-21-14CITY OF LAKEVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
July 21, 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, Anderson and LaBeau
Absent: Council Member Swecker
Staff Present: Allyn Kuennen, Interim 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; John Hennen, Park
Maintenance & Operations Manager; Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Charlene Friedges,
City Clerk
3. Citizen Comments Bob Erickson, 18224 Justice Way, asked the City Council to consider
creation of a Community Band, recognition of City Hall's 251 anniversary, and proposed
interim improvements to Dodd Boulevard.
Gene Rechtzigel, 15973 Fennel Court, stated the City should allow people to have chickens
as long as they don't create a nuisance. He also voiced concerns regarding the proposed
extension of Fairgreen Avenue in Apple Valley.
4. Additional Agenda Information Mr. Kuennen provided an additional consent agenda
item, as directed by the City Council at its special meeting earlier this evening, regarding
withdrawal of the December 2, 2013 Findings of Fact and Decision related to a material
franchise violation by Charter Communications. He also provided a proposed agreement
for temporary re -roofing inspection services. This item was placed on the regular agenda.
5. Presentations/Introductions
Mr. Hennen presented the June Parks & Recreation Department monthly report.
Chief Long presented the June Police Department monthly report.
6. Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Anderson, seconded by LaBeau to approve the consent agenda items as
follows:
a. Claims for payment
b. Minutes of the July 7, 2014 City Council meeting
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c. Minutes of the July 7, 2014 special City Council meeting
d. Resolution No. 14-61 accepting donation to the Fire Department from Shakopee
Mdewakanton Sioux Community
e. Stipulation of Facts and Civil Sanction with Blazin Wings, Inc.
f. Grant a 100 -day extension for filing the final plat of Stone Ridge South
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g. Resolution No. 14-62 supporting Dakota County designation of County State Aid
Highway (CSAH) 5, CSAH 23, CSAH 31, CSAH 46, CSAH 50 and CSAH 70 as 10 -ton
County Highways
h. Change Order No. 3 for the 168th Street bridge project, Improvement Project 12-04
i. Resolution No. 14-63 authorizing preparation of a feasibility report for the 2015 street
reconstruction project, Improvement Project 15-02
j. Withdrawal, with prejudice, the December 2, 2013 "Findings of Fact and Decision"
related to a material franchise violation by Marcus Cable Partners L.P. d/b/a Charter
Communications
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Davis, Little, Anderson, LaBeau
7. General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2014A
Finance Director Dennis Feller explained that the General Obligation Improvement Bonds
will finance the 2014 street reconstruction project. The debt will be repaid with a
combination of property taxes, special assessments and water use fees. The City's share of
the project costs will be repaid with property taxes amortized over a 10 year period
commencing in 2015. Special assessments were levied to benefited properties and will be
repaid over a 20 year period.
8. General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2014B
Mr. Feller explained that the General Obligation Refunding Bonds will reduce future interest
costs on two outstanding issues. This bond issue is being conducted as a crossover advance
refunding, in which the proceeds are placed in an escrow account and invested in
government securities. These investments and their earnings are structured to pay interest
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on the 2014B bonds through the call dates of the two older bonds, at which time the escrow
account will crossover and prepay the entire remaining principal of the two older bonds,
resulting in a tax levy reduction in 2016 and 2017.
David MacGillivray, Chairman of Springsted, presented the bid results. Five bids were
received for each bond issue, and Piper Jaffray & Co. submitted the lowest and best bid for
both issues. He stated that, subsequent to the bid opening, the issue size decreased from
$9,160,000 to $8,520,000 on the GO Improvement Bonds and from $13,730,000 to
$12,660,000 on the GO Refunding Bonds. Moody's Investor Service has assigned a very
favorable AaI rating to both bond issues.
Motion was made by Davis, seconded by LaBeau to approve Resolution No. 14-64
authorizing issuance, awarding sale, prescribing the form and details and providing for the
payment of $8,520,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2014A; and
Resolution No. 14-65 authorizing issuance, awarding sale, prescribing the form and details
and providing for the payment of $12,660,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series
2014B
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Little, Anderson, LaBeau, Davis
9. Agreement for Reroofing Inspection Services
Mr. Olson presented an agreement with Charles K. Brezen to perform reroofing inspection
services for the City of Lakeville until November 30, 2014. He explained that the City has
issued a large number of reroofing permits as a result of hail damage earlier this summer.
This has created a backlog of reroofing inspections. The agreement provides that the
contractor receive $25 for each completed inspection. The contractor will be responsible for
his own transportation, telephone and other related costs necessary to complete the
inspections. The City will process all permit applications and will maintain all permit and
inspection records.
Council Members LaBeau and Anderson discussed whether the contractor should be
required to provide proof of general liability insurance, as the agreement does not require it.
Mr. Feller stated that the requirement for liability insurance was waived due to the low risk
with this type of work. Mr. Olson explained that these inspections are conducted from the
ground. The inspector does not go onto the roof. He further explained that it was a
challenge to find a qualified person to do this work.
Mr. Feller stated he will verify that the contractor has a valid driver's license and automobile
insurance.
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Council Member LaBeau suggested the City could reimburse the contractor, utilizing the
reroofing permit fees, for the cost of minimum general liability insurance.
Motion was made by Anderson, seconded by LaBeau to approve an Agreement for
Reroofing Inspection Services with Charles K. Brezen, subject to Mr. Brezen providing proof
of automobile insurance and obtaining commercial general liability insurance in the amount
of $500,000, with the cost of the general liability insurance premium to be reimbursed by the
City for the term of this agreement.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Anderson, LaBeau, Davis, Little
Unfinished Business: Council Member Anderson stated he would like to re -visit the issue
of chickens at some future date and attempt to find an acceptable solution to this matter. He
also voiced concern regarding the timing of improvements to 1901 Street and asked the
Public Works Director to address this matter at an upcoming meeting or work session.
New Business: None
Announcements: Next regular City Council meeting, August 4, 2014
Mayor Little adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m.
Re ectfully sub itted,
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Charlene Friedges, City frk
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