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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06.b CITY OF LAKEVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 2, 2015 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: Justin Miller, 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; Allyn Kuennen, Assistant City Administrator; Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Judi Hawkins, Deputy Clerk 3. Citizen Comments None 4. Additional Agenda Information None 5. Presentations/Introductions Dave Olson presented the Community & Economic Development 2014 Annual Report highlighting Lakeville’s development statistics compared to previous years and to other metro cities; Lakeville’s various economic indicators; and upcoming redevelopment projects. Chris Petree presented the January Public Works Department monthly report. Consent Agenda Motion was made by LaBeau, seconded by Davis, to approve the following consent agenda items: a. Claims for payment b. Minutes of the January 20, 2015 City Council meeting c. Minutes of the January 28, 2015 Council work session d. Minutes of the January 12, 2015 Council work session City Council Meeting Minutes, February 2, 2015 Page 2 e. Amendment to Joint Powers Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources regarding the installation of a monitoring well at Well No. 3 f. Audit Engagement Letter with Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich & Co., P.A. g. Facility Use Agreement with Allina Health Emergency Medical Services h. Resolution No. 15-13 approving Council committees and interagency appointments i. Conditional use permit and variance to allow an expansion of a legal non-conforming single family home in the Shoreland Overlay District of Orchard Lake j. Agreement with Lloyd’s Construction, Inc. for demolition of a house located at 19740 Kenwood Trail k. Resolution No. 15-14 accepting bids and awarding contract for Water Treatment Facility improvements l. Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Black & Veatch for the Water Treatment Facility improvement project m. Authorize sale of a 1987 Spartan 150 G.P.M. 75 foot Tele-squirt aerial ladder fire truck n. Encroachment Agreement with Malocclusion Lakeville LLC for property located at 17677 Cedar Avenue Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous 7. Business Subsidy – Fulford Group LLC and BTD Manufacturing, Inc. Mayor Little opened the public hearing to consider a business subsidy under the Business Subsidy Act for Fulford Group, LLC and BTD Manufacturing, Inc. Mr. Olson presented a proposed Contract for Private Development with Fulford Group, LLC and BTD Manufacturing, Inc., which provides Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance to facilitate an expansion of the Fulford Group warehouse facility located at 21350 Cedar Avenue in Airlake Industrial Park. BTD Manufacturing has operated in the city since 2005 and is experiencing considerable growth. The project includes additional warehouse, manufacturing, and office space. The company has submitted a request for tax increment financing to assist in over $4.3 million in eligible site development costs associated with the project. The proposed TIF assistance will not exceed $1,077,832 and will be provided on a “pay-as-you-go” basis over a nine year period beginning with taxes payable in 2017. This assistance is contingent upon City Council Meeting Minutes, February 2, 2015 Page 3 Fulford Group completing the 199, 615 square foot expansion as proposed, creating at least 100 jobs over the next two years, and maintaining their operation in Lakeville for at least five years. The City Council created TIF District No. 19 at its October 20, 2014 meeting. Paul Gintner, BTD president, expressed his appreciation to staff and City Council for their assistance and support. There were no questions or comments from the audience. Motion was made by LaBeau, seconded by Swecker, to close the public hearing. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous Motion was made by LaBeau, seconded by Anderson, to approve Resolution No. 15-15 approving the Contract for Private Development by and between the City of Lakeville and Fulford Group, LLC and BTD Manufacturing, Inc. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes – Davis, Little, Swecker, Anderson, LaBeau 8. Argonne Senior Housing Kari Gill, Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA), requested Council approval of the Argonne Senior Housing preliminary plat, consisting of one lot on property located northeast of Junelle Path and south of 175th Street. The CDA plans to construct a three- story 62-unit affordable independent senior housing facility with 50 underground parking stalls. Three similar facilities have been built in Lakeville and continue to be owned and managed by the CDA. Planning Director Daryl Morey stated that the building will be located behind the Argonne Shopping Center. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval subject to the six stipulations listed in the planning report. In response to residents’ comments at the Planning Commission public hearing, the landscape plan was revised. Rezoning the property to PUD will eliminate the need to add an off-site parcel to the plat. The CDA is requesting that the preliminary plat approval be valid for 18 months rather than the standard 12 months in order to provide additional time for the CDA to secure necessary financing and housing tax credits. This will allow construction to begin in 2016. Council Member LaBeau asked if the fire lane and lighting plan have been addressed by staff. Mr. Morey stated that the lighting plan has been reviewed and meets the zoning ordinance standards. Due to the configuration of the site being very narrow, space is not available for a fire lane in the rear of the building; however, the building will be appropriately sprinkled and there will be two accessible fire hydrants in case of emergency. City Council Meeting Minutes, February 2, 2015 Page 4 Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by Davis, to approve the Argonne Senior Housing preliminary plat for a period of 18 months; and approve findings of fact and Ordinance No. 934 rezoning property from O-R, Office/Residential Transition District, to PUD, Planned Unit Development. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes – Little, Swecker, Anderson, LaBeau, Davis 9. Unfinished business: City Council and Mr. Miller recognized Allyn Kuennen for his commitment during his term as the Interim City Administrator and for his assistance in the transition of the new City Administrator. 10. New business: None 11. Announcements: Next regular Council meeting, Tuesday, February 17, 2015 Mayor Little adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m. Respectfully submitted, _______________________________________ Judi Hawkins, Deputy Clerk _______________________________________ Matt Little, Mayor