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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-05-01CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 5, 2001 Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was given. Roll call was taken. Present: Council Members Bellows, Rieb, Luick, Mulvihill and Mayor Johnson. Also present: R. Knutson, City Attorney; B. Erickson, City Administrator; K. Nelson, City Engineer; A. Grussing, Community 8v Economic Development Director; D. Morey, Assistant Community 8s Economic Development Director; Steve Michaud, Parks 8s Recreation Director; D. Feller, Finance Director; D. Martens, Chief of Police; J. Hennen, Assistant to the City Administrator; C. Friedges, City Clerk. MINUTES The minutes of the January 16, 2001 City Council meeting and • the December 11, 2000 and January 8, 2001 Council work sessions were approved as presented. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS ATTORNEY: None ENGINEER: None ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Erickson provided additional information for Agenda Item 8. POLICE CHIEF: Chief Martens presented the Police Department 2000 Annual Report. ALF AMBULANCE DIRECTOR: Kevin Raun and former ALF Ambulance Board Member Betty Sindt presented the ALF Ambulance 2000 Annual Report. ZONING ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Leif Hanson presented zoning enforcement activity for the year 2000. • PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS There were none. CITY OF LAKEUILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 5, 2001 '~ PAGE 2 CITIZENS' COMMENTS There were none. CONSENT AGENDA Council Members removed item 7d from the consent agenda. 01.15 Motion was made by Luick, seconded by Mulvihill to approve the consent agenda items as follows: a. Claims for payment. b. December Investment Report. c. Receive minutes of the following advisory committee meetings: ^ Environmental Affairs Committee, January 16, 2001 ^ Park 8~ Recreation Committee, January 17, 2001 • Planning Commission, January 18, 2001 ^ Telecommunications Commission, January 9, 2001 d. (Removed from consent agenda) e. Resolution No. 01-19 authorizing the sale of forfeited property. f. LMCIT Workers Compensation Insurance Regular Premium Plan option for 2001. g. Renewal of tree service operator licenses for 2001. h. Gambling permit for Dakota Great Swamp Chapter of the Minnesota Waterfowl Association to hold an event at the .Chart House on February 22, 2001, waiting the 30-day waiting period required by the Gambling Control Board. i. Labor Agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc., Local 128, 200:1-2002. j . Agreement with South Forty Archery Club for use of the • Ritter Farm Park archery range. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 5, 2001 PAGE 3 k. Rock Island Townhomes Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment to allow the elimination of two planned internal private trails. 1. Joint Powers Agreement with the cities of Burnsville, Apple Valley, Eagan, Rosemount, Savage, Prior Lake and Shakopee for traffic markings, street sweeping, crack sealing and seal coating, 2001-2002, m. Trunk storm sewer credits and land reimbursement, Marion Fields 2nd Addition. n. .Trunk storm sewer credit, Marion Fields. 3rd Addition, o. Trunk storm sewer credit and reimbursement, Andersons Century Farm 3rd Addition. p. Final payment for reimbursable improvements, St. Francis Woods 7~ Addition. q. Final acceptance of street improvements,. Gateway First Addition and Gateway Second Addition. r. Resolution No. 01-20 calling a public hearing on the certification of delinquent utility accounts. s. Resolution No. 01-21 adopting position classification and pay plan for exempt and non-exempt positions and setting forth the policy for administration of the pay plan. t. Amendment to Contract with GLTA to include coordination of stage and rigging requirements at the Performing Arts Center. u. Agreement for Professional Services with Northwest Administration Corporation. v. Resolution No. 01-22 accepting donation from Christiania Evangelical Lutheran Church to the Meals on Wheels program. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 5, 2001 PAGE 4 w. Contract with Dakota County for Sentence to Service Program work crews. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Bellows, Johnson, Mulvihill, Rieb. ITEM 8 Mr. Michaud asked the Council to consider approval of plans and specifications for an auditorium sound system at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. He introduced David Grossklaus and Nick Marcucci of Wold Architects, who. provided an overview of how the sound system was designed and how it will function. Mayor Johnson thanked Wold Architects for their generous donation of professional services to the Lakeville Area Arts Center, which total approximately $25,000. Council Member Bellows asked if the acoustical study completed by Wold Architects revealed the .need for any acoustical tile. Mr. Grossklaus stated it was felt that the walls in the auditorium would not need acoustical tile, as the windows would most likely be covered to control light, which would also help the acoustics. Council Member Mulvihill asked how recent technology would have an affect on acoustics. Mr. Grossklaus explained that the curvature of the roof, window coverings and slope of the risers/seating area all benefit the acoustics. Mr. Michaud stated the system will have. the capability to serve the hearing impaired and will be cable wired for taping of shows. 01.16 Motion was made by Mulvihill, seconded by Rieb to approve plans and specifications and authorize sealed. bids to be opened on Wednesday, February 21, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. for. an auditorium sound system for the Lakeville Area Arts Center. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Johnson, Mulvihill, Rieb, Luick, Bellows. v CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 5, 2001 PAGE 5 ITEM 9 Arlyn trussing and Ann Flad requested Council approval of a Community Development Block Grant Agreement with Greg and Nancy Smith for a downtown code improvement program grant. Ms. Flad explained that $70,000. of CDBG funds were made available to address code improvements done in conjunction with storefront improvements on downtown buildings. In order to be eligible for the grant, the proposed code improvements had to meet certain requirements for federal funding. Letters explaining the program were sent to all property owners and businesses located within the Downtown Special Service District. Three property owners responded by submitting apre-application. Upon review by the Dakota County Community Development Agency, it was determined that the Smith project meets all the guidelines established by HUD, as well as City guidelines. The project proposes to expand the Gregory Smith Dental practice into the neighboring building, formerly the A-1 Driving School building. Code improvement issues that will be addressed include electrical, plumbing, HVAC, foundation work and the construction of bathrooms that meet ADA requirements, in addition to exterior work that will bring both building exteriors up to the design standards set forth in the Historic Fairfield District of Downtown Lakeville Design Guidelines. The Smiths will be reimbursed the $70,000 once the code improvement portion of the project and the exterior improvement portion of the project are completed to the satisfaction of the City's Building Official Council Member Rieb asked how the grant money would have. been distributed if all three projects had qualified. Mr. trussing explained that this project would have had a significant amount of support due to its historic nature. The other two projects would be encouraged to apply for funding in future. years if this grant money becomes available. He explained that the City Council ultimately makes the decision as to .how .CDBG funds are spent. 01.17 Motion was made by Luick, seconded by Mulvihill to approve a Community Development Block Grant Downtown Code .Improvement Program Agreement between the City of Lakeville and Gregory J. Smith and Nancy Papatola Smith. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 5, 2001 PAGE 6 Roll call was taken on the motion.: Ayes, Mulvihill, Rieb, Luick, Bellows, Johnson. ITEM 10 O1.18 Motionwas made by Mulvihill, seconded by Riebto hold a Council work session on Wednesday, February 14, 2001 at 4:30 p.m. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Rieb, Luick, Bellows, Johnson, Mulvihill. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7D Liquor Manager Brenda Visnovec requested Council approval of a resolution opposing legislation proposed by the Minnesota Grocers Association allowing the sale of wine, wine coolers and associated products in grocery stores. She explained that if approved, the proposed legislation would be financially detrimental to Lakeville's net income from liquor operations. However, more .importantly, the availability of wine in grocery stores would result in increased exposure of alcohol to minors. The Minnesota Municipal Beverage Association, she explained, is pursuing alliances with the League of Minnesota Cities, MADD, Minnesota Liquor Beverage Association and other organizations to counter the proposed legislation. In order to defeat the proposed legislation, the MMBA is proposing to develop a significant public media campaign and provide concerted lobbying efforts. The proposed resolution authorizes the payment of a $10,000 assessment to the MMBA. Chief Martens discussed the issue of convenience and stated he feels the availability of alcohol is one area that should not be made any more convenient. Mr. Feller explained the financial impact that the availability of wine in grocery stores would have on the City of Lakeville. The CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 5, 2001 PAGE 7 loss of liquor fund revenues would significantly impact the City's ability to construct and maintain its facilities without a corresponding increase in taxes. 01.19 Motion was made by Luick, seconded by Mulvihill to approve Resolution No. 01-18 opposing legislation allowing the sale of wine in grocery stores and authorizing the payment of an assessment to the Minnesota Municipal Beverage Association. Roll call. was taken on the motion. Ayes, Luick, Bellows, Johnson, Mulvihill, Rieb. ANNOUNCEMENTS Next regular Council meeting, Tuesday, February 20, 2001 Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Charlene Friec~ges, Ci~ Clerk ~. ~~< Robert D. John; n, Mayor