HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-20-14CITY OF LAKEVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
October 20, 2014
Mayor Little called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was given.
Members Present: Mayor Little, Council Members Davis, Swecker, Anderson, LaBeau
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; Brett Altergott, Parks
and Recreation Director; Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
3. Citizen Comments None
4. Additional Agenda Information Mr. Kuennen presented an updated Purchase Agreement
for Item 6i. He also requested the City Council set a special Council meeting to select a City
Administrator. The meeting will be held on November 3rd at 6 p.m.
5. Presentations/Introductions
Chief Long presented the September Police Department monthly report.
Mr. Altergott presented the September Parks & Recreation Department monthly report.
Chief Meyer presented the Fire Department third quarter report.
6. Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Davis, seconded by Swecker to approve the following consent agenda
items:
a. Claims for payment
b. Minutes of the October 6, 2014 City Council meeting
c. Minutes of the September 29, 2014 Council work session
d. Resolution No. 14-92 granting Charter Cable Partners, LLC a franchise extension
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e. Resolution No. 14-93 calling a public hearing on the imposition of a service charge in
Special Service District No. 1
f. Agreements with Prairie Fire Theater for performances at the Lakeville Area Arts Center
g. Findings of fact and conditional use permit to allow the construction of a 75 foot tall
personal wireless service tower and antenna at Lakeview Bank, 9725 - 163`d Street
h. Resolution No. 14-94 calling a public hearing on proposed assessments for city code
violations
i. Resolution No. 14-95 authorizing the acquisition of property located at 19740 Kenwood
Trail
j. Cross country ski trail assistance program agreement with Minnesota DNR
k. Resolution No. 14-96 accepting bid and authorizing sale of WTF fuel system
1. Set a special City Council meeting (Canvassing Board) and a work session to be held on
November 12 beginning at 6:00 p.m.; and set a special City Council meeting to be held
on November 3 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of selecting a City Administrator
m. Resolution No. 14-97 calling public hearing on the proposed modification of
Redevelopment Project Area No. 1 and the modification of Tax Increment Financing
District No. 3
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Davis, Little, Swecker, Anderson, LaBeau
Council Member Anderson abstained from voting on Item 6g due to a conflict of interest.
7. Tax Increment Financing District No. 19 - BTD Manufacturing
Mayor Little opened the public hearing on the modification of Redevelopment Project No. 1
and establishing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District No. 19 for the BTD Manufacturing
expansion project.
Paul Gintner of BTD Manufacturing provided a brief overview of the company's proposed
200,000 square foot expansion of the Fulford Group Warehouse located at 21350 Cedar
Avenue. The company is requesting tax increment financing to assist in over $4.3 million in
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acquisition and site development costs. The expansion will create a minimum of 100 new
jobs over the next two years.
Mr. Olson stated BTD Manufacturing will occupy 412,000 square feet of the Fulford Group
Warehouse. The Fulford building will have an estimated market value of between $12.6 and
$14.1 million after the expansion.
Mr. Olson stated the Dakota County Board of Commissioners has adopted a resolution
indicating it does not support the establishment of TIF District No. 19, as tax increment
financing for economic development is not consistent with the County's TIF policy.
As requested by Council Member LaBeau, Mr. Olson explained the fiscal impact to ISD 192.
The taxes generated by this building addition will be captured by the City's tax increment
financing district for the next nine years. However, he pointed out that without TIF
assistance, this project would not be financially feasible.
Mayor Little asked about discussions with Dakota County related to its TIF policy. Mr.
Olson stated Dakota County is considering a draft update to its TIF Policy related to job
creation. It is also considering updating its overall strategic plan related to economic
development. City staff will continue dialogue with the County on this issue.
There were no questions or comments from the audience.
Motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Swecker to close the public hearing.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous
Motion was made by Davis, seconded by Swecker to approve Resolution No. 14-98
approving modification of the Redevelopment Plan for Airlake Redevelopment Project No.
1 and establishing a Tax Increment Financing District and approving a Tax Increment
Financing Plan Therefor
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Swecker, Anderson, LaBeau, Davis, Little
8. Street Reconstruction Project 2015
Monica Heil, Operations & Maintenance Engineer, provided an overview of the 2015 street
reconstruction project. The total estimated cost of the project is $23,420,180. The project
includes replacement of all existing iron watermain pipe due to the corrosive nature of the
soils in the project area. In addition, the physical characteristics of the soils are such that all
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streets must be reconstructed to include a sand section to adequately support traffic loading
and promote drainage. The project will also include significant drainage and storm sewer
enhancements. As a result of comments from residents at the neighborhood meeting,
additional draintile will be installed as part of the project. Concerns were also raised at the
neighborhood meeting regarding traffic and vehicle speeds along Griffon Trail. Therefore,
traffic calming improvements (bump -outs) have been identified within the feasibility report.
Ms. Heil explained that due to the size and scope of the improvements, this project is
proposed to be phased over two construction seasons with two separate contracts for
construction. A public hearing will be held at the November 17 City Council meeting.
Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by Davis to approve Resolution No. 14-99
approving the feasibility report and calling a public hearing for the 2015 Street
Reconstruction Project, Improvement Project 15-02
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Anderson, LaBeau, Davis, Little, Swecker
Unfinished and New Business
Mayor Little asked about amending the Cable TV Board resolution to allow for more than
five members. Mr. Kuennen stated the matter would be discussed at an upcoming Council
work session.
Announcements: Next regular Council meeting - November 3, 2014
Council Work Session - October 27, 2014
Mayor Little adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Charlene Friedges, City
Matt Little, Mayor