HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-15-14CITY OF LAKEVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
December 15, 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 and 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; Cindi Joosten, Human Resources
Manager; Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
3. Citizen Comments None
4. Additional Agenda Information None
5. Presentations/Introductions
Blair Swaney, representing the Apple Valley Legion Riders, presented an engraved sword to
the Lakeville Police Department in appreciation for escorting their annual Veterans Ride
through the City of Lakeville.
Chief Long presented the November Police Department monthly report.
Mr. Altergott presented the November Parks & Recreation Department monthly report. He
then announced that the Heritage Center has reached its fundraising goal of $277,860.
Marian Lankas, President of the Senior Center, presented a check in the amount of $23,956,
the amount needed to pay off the final debt on the Heritage Center. Mr. Altergott, along
with the mayor and council members, recognized and thanked the Senior Citizens, Yellow
Ribbon Group, Historical Society, City staff and the numerous volunteers and donors who
made this project possible. Mayor Little asked Wally Potter to come forward to be
recognized for all of his efforts in reaching the fundraising goal.
6. Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by Anderson to approve the following consent
agenda items:
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a. Claims for payment
b. Minutes of the December 1, 2014 City Council meeting
c. Minutes of the November 24, 2014 Council work session
d. Landscape Maintenance Contracts with VonBank Lawn Care, Inc. and Jeff Reisinger
Lawn Service, Inc.
e. Resolution No. 14-126 setting the 2015 City Council meetings
f. Resolution No. 14-127 setting 2015 City Council work sessions
g. Resolution No. 14-128 amending the 2014 budget
h. Resolution No. 14-129 calling General Obligation Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2004B
i. Resolution No. 14-130 approving the 2015 Dakota County Community Funding
Application; and Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County for 2015 Waste
Abatement Community Funding
j. Renewal of standard engineering agreements for 2015 with Barr Engineering Co., Short
Elliott Hendrickson Inc., SRF Consulting Group, Inc., TKDA & Associates, Inc. and
WSB & Associates, Inc.
k. City of Lakeville Emergency Operations Plan
1. Contract with Bergerson-Caswell, Inc. for the rehabilitation of Well No. 17
m. Special assessment agreement with Terry A. Whittier and Sherri Whittier for watermain
connection charges
n. First Amendment to Lease with Heritage Commons LLC for Lakeville Liquor Store
Heritage
o. Resolution No. 14-131 adopting the fee schedule for park shelters, the Heritage Center
and the Lakeville Area Arts Center
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p. Agreement with Golf Range Netting for Aronson Park safety netting
q. Ala Carte Work Plan with Springsted Incorporated for the Finance Director search
Voice was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous
7. 2015 Budget and Tax Levy
Mr. Feller presented the 2015 budget and tax levy, which are identical to what was presented
at the truth in taxation public hearing on December 11t. He stated the proposed tax levy is
$230,000 less than the preliminary tax levy adopted on September 15.
Mayor Little stated he supports this budget, as it addresses some of the issues facing the City.
However, he felt it only addresses a minor part of the City's debt issue.
Motion was made by Davis, seconded by Swecker to approve Resolution No. 14-132
adopting the 2015 tax levy and Resolution No. 14-133 adopting the 2015 budget.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Davis, Little, Swecker, Anderson, LaBeau
8. Position Classification and Pay Plan
Human Resources Manager Cindi Joosten presented a resolution approving the position
classification and pay plan effective January 1, 2015.
Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by Davis to approve Resolution No. 14-134
approving the position classification and pay plan.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Little, Swecker, Anderson, LaBeau, Davis
Unfinished and New Business: None
Announcements: Next regular Council meeting - January 5, 2015
Mayor Little adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Charlene Friedges, Ci7P erk Matt fittle, Mayor