HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-01-16CITY OF LAKEVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
February 1, 2016
Mayor Little called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Members Present: Mayor Little, Council Members Davis, Anderson and LaBeau
Absent: Council Member Swecker
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, Assistant Finance Director; John Hennen, Interim Parks
& Recreation Director; Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
3. Citizen Comments: Eric Ecklund of Bloomington, MN, asked about the City of Lakeville's
position on the Dan Patch corridor passenger rail project. He stated he felt it would serve
Lakeville by reducing congestion on I-35. He felt it would also serve as an economic stimulus
for Lakeville and the other communities along the line. Mayor Little stated the City of
Lakeville is against the project primarily due to cost. In addition, the City sees an opportunity
to improve and expand upon bus transit, which provides better flexibility for riders as the
economy grows and shifts.
4. Additional Agenda Information: None
5. Presentations/Introductions
David Olson presented the Community & Economic Development 2015 Annual Report.
John Hennen presented the Parks & Recreation quarterly report.
6. Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Davis, to approve the consent agenda items as
follows:
a. Claims for payment
b. Minutes of the January 19, 2016 City Council meeting
c. Minutes of the January 19, 2016 special City Council meeting
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d. Resolution No. 16-17 vacating public drainage and utility easements in the Spirit of
Brandtjen Farm I3th Addition
e. Extension for recording the final plats of Chokecherry Hill 41 Addition, Legacy 2nd
Addition and Kenyon Retail
f. Final acceptance of public streets and utilities in Kyla Crossing
g. Resolution No. 16-18 approving an off-site gambling permit for VFW Post 210
h. First amendment to employment agreement with the City Administrator
i. Performance agreements with Sasha Mercedes and Prairie Fire Theatre for the Lakeville
Area Arts Center
j. Ordinance No. 955 amending Title 6, Chapter 1, of the Lakeville City Code concerning
parking restrictions
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous
7. Highview Avenue - Improvement Project 16-04
Mayor Little opened the public hearing on the proposed improvements to Highview Avenue
from 215' Street (CSAH 70) to the south city limits. Monica Heil presented the proposed
improvements, which include reclamation of the roadway section, minor utility repairs and
new street section construction. Roadway shoulder rehabilitation is also proposed. The
estimated cost of the project is $416,535. Of that amount, $166,614 is proposed to be assessed
to benefiting property owners. The assessments are calculated at an estimated $33.76 per
front foot over a 20 year period, consistent with the City's assessment policy. Final
assessment amounts will be determined after bids are received and a contract is awarded.
There were no questions or comments from the audience.
Motion was made by Davis, seconded by Anderson, to close the public hearing.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous
Motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Davis, to approve Resolution No. 16-19
ordering the Highview Avenue Improvement Project 16-04 and authorizing preparation of
plans and specifications and advertisement for bids.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Davis, Little, Anderson, LaBeau
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8. General Obligation Water Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2016A
Assistant Finance Director Julie Werner asked the City Council to consider issuance of water
utility revenue bonds to finance the Water Treatment Facility expansion and the Holyoke
water tower project. She reported that Moody's Investors Service has assigned an Aal credit
rating to this bond issue. The bond issue has been reduced from $8,875,000 to $8,280,000 due
to the type of bidding and low interest rate.
Dave MacGillivray of Springsted presented a summary of the bids. Five bids were received,
and Raymond James & Associates, Inc. submitted the lowest and best bid at the rate of 2.47%
over 20 years. Mr. MacGillivray pointed out that the AaI credit rating is the second highest
rating, and this is one of the lowest interest rates the City has received.
Motion was made by Davis, seconded by Anderson, to approve Resolution No. 16-20
authorizing issuance, awarding sale, prescribing the form and details and providing for the
payment of $8,280,000 General Obligation Water Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2016A.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes -Little, Anderson, LaBeau, Davis
9. Unfinished business: None
10. New business: None
11. Announcements: Next regular Council meeting, Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Mayor Little adjourned the meeting at 7:43 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Charlene Friedges, City C k
Matt Little, Mayor