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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES
September 26, 2016
1. Mayor Little called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Members present: Mayor Little, Council Members Anderson, Davis, LaBeau
Members absent: Swecker
Staff present: Allyn Kuennen, Assistant City Administrator; Chris Petree, Public Works
Director; Jerilyn Erickson, Finance Director; Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Mike Meyer, Fire
Chief, Tamara Wallace, Deputy City Clerk
2. Citizen Comments: None
3. ISD 194/ 2101h Street Property Rezoning Discussion
Planning Director Daryl Morey presented a sketch plan application from Summit Preserve, LLC
proposing to build out 25 acres of property into 74 detached townhome lots. The property is
currently owned by Independent School District 194, located north of 210`h Street and east of
Kenbridge Court, and is currently zoned OP for Office Park land use. Planning staff has informed
the buyers there is no guarantee of residential use being allowed, and that they must follow the
specific steps to pursue a residential land use option for the property.
School Board Chair, Robert Erickson provided brief background on the school's ownership of the
property and potential sale, adding that many neighbors are aware of the proposed project.
City Council members clarified the process to rezone the property, potential for future business
and office park development, overall neighborhood impact, as well as plans for road connectivity.
Staff was given direction from the Council to proceed with the development review process to
develop the property for residential use.
4. Fire Relief Pension Benefit
Finance Director Jerilyn Erickson presented a request from the Lakeville Fire Relief Association
Board requesting an increase in the pension benefit offered to the firefighters which consist of
primarily volunteers. Firefighters are paid a nominal fee per fire can, but are also eligible for a
pension benefit subject to vesting requirements. After review of the pension benefit levels and
funding sources, the Lakeville Fire Relief Association is proposing a pension benefit increase of
$348 in 2017 and $370 in 2018.
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The council thanked the Lakeville firefighters for their volunteer efforts and continued service to
the community, and staff for preparing the proposal. The council members were in support of
the pension benefit increases acknowledging the need for financial incentive, and discussed the
future of the pension including: the need for a policy that would account for unforeseen financial
challenges and outline the City's long-term commitment, possibly funding the pension benefit
once it reaches a certain percentage level versus a specific dollar amount, and leveling out the
proposed increases over the next 4 years.
Staff will present the resolution for the 2017 increase at the October 17 City Council meeting,
which will also require the approval of the 2018 increase next year.
5. Transportation Update
Mr. Petree provided a transportation update which included the following construction projects:
Dodd Blvd. Reconstruction tentatively scheduled to re -open on September 30, 172"d Street
Reconstruction & Realignment which should complete by mid-October, County Road 50/
Kenwood Trail which has started with the recent demolition of all seven homes on site, 2015 &
2016 Street Reconstruction projects, current paving work on Highview Avenue south of County
Road 70 to the Southern city limits, and the Holyoke Avenue improvement project. Mr. Petree
also indicated several homes scheduled for demolition in the city for other upcoming projects, as
well as the water tower progress - which is currently undergoing interior, site, and utility work.
Wet weather has delayed most construction projects throughout the City; Staff hopes to make
more progress with this week's dry forecast.
6. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
tted,
Tam* )Vallace, Deputy City Clerk
Matt Little, Mayor