HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-02-15CITY OF LAKEVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
March 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; Julie Werner, Interim Finance Director; Brett Altergott, Parks &
Recreation Director; Allyn Kuennen, Assistant City Administrator; Daryl Morey, Planning
Director; Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
3. Citizen Comments None
4. Additional Agenda Information None
5. Presentations/Introductions
Chief Meyer presented the Fire Department 2014 Annual Report.
Chris Petree presented the February Public Works Department monthly report.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Davis to approve the following consent agenda
items:
a. Claims for payment
b. Minutes of the February 17, 2015 City Council meeting
c. Resolution No. 15-22 calling a public hearing on the certification of delinquent utilities
d. America's Best Communities letter of support
e. Release of Development Contract for Outlot A, First Park Lakeville
f. Financial Management Services Agreement with Lakeville Arenas
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g. Authorize the sale of a 1991 Land Pride slit seeder
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h. Purchase Agreement with George W. Warweg for 5.99 acres of property located adjacent to
Antlers Park
i. Resolution No. 15-23 accepting bids and awarding contract for the construction of a 2.0
million gallon water tower
j. Site Improvement Performance Agreement with Applied Power Products
k. Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County for a household hazardous waste drop-off day
event
1. Certificate of Plat Correction for Summerlyn 2nd Addition
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous
7. Public Hearing to Amend Annual Liquor License Fees
Mayor Little opened the public hearing to consider an amendment to Section 3-1-7-1 of the
Lakeville City Code related to annual liquor license fees. The City Clerk presented the
proposed ordinance, stating the Council members and staff reviewed the City's liquor license
fees at last year's budget work sessions. The current fee structure for on -sale liquor licenses has
been in place since 2006. Wine and 3.2% malt liquor license fees have been in place since 1998.
After extensive review of the costs incurred for license issuance and enforcement, the finance
and police departments are recommending a rate increase for on -sale liquor licenses
($5,500/$6,500 to $6,250/$7,000), off -sale 3.2% malt liquor licenses ($75 to $300), and wine
licenses ($500 to $800). The investigation fee would increase from $300/$500 to $700.
Council Member Anderson stated the City Council received a request from Bob Gillen, owner
of Porterhouse Steak & Seafood Grill, to look at liquor license fees from an occupancy
standpoint, taking into account property taxes. Mr. Gillen feels Lakeville's fees are high based
on his per customer calculation. Anderson stated that while he supports the proposed fee
increase, he suggested the Council consider alternative methods of calculating license fees in
the future.
Council Member Davis pointed out that the City does not determine property values.
However, he would support taking a different approach to determining license fees in the
future.
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Council Member LaBeau stated she received comments from several license holders who felt
that liquor license fees should be based on food vs. alcohol sales.
Stanley DeBough, owner of Goodfellas Pizza Bar & Grill, asked if the Council would consider
phasing the fee increase over a three year period.
Mayor Little stated that, while a final decision has not been made, the Council had discussed an
additional fee increase in 2016, so the recommendation at this time does represent a phased
approach.
Motion was made by Davis, seconded by Swecker to close the public hearing.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Davis, Little, Swecker, Anderson, LaBeau
Motion by Davis, seconded by Swecker to adopt Ordinance No. 935 amending Title 3, Chapter
1 of the Lakeville City Code concerning liquor license fees.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Davis, Little, Swecker, Anderson, LaBeau
9. Unfinished business: None
10. New business: None
11. Announcements: Next regular Council meeting, March 16, 2015 ' ;
Mayor Little adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Charlene Friedges, Ci lerk
Matt Little, Mayor