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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06.b CITY OF LAKEVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES November 7, 2016 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; Allyn Kuennen, Assistant City Administrator; Andrea McDowell Poehler, City Attorney; Jeff Long, Police Chief; Chris Petree, Public Works Director; Dave Olson, Community & Economic Development Director; Jerilyn Erickson, Finance Director; John Hennen, Parks & Recreation Director 3. Citizen Comments: None. 4. Additional Agenda Information: Mr. Miller requested that Item 6d be removed from the consent agenda for future consideration at an upcoming City Council meeting. 5. Presentations/Introductions: Greg Lamere and Judy Keliher, representing the Lakeville Rotary Club, were recognized for their $50,000 donation towards the construction of the Land of Amazement 2.0 at Steve Michaud Park. Motion was made and seconded to approve Resolution No. 16-150 expressing appreciation to Lakeville Rotary for its donation to Land of Amazement 2.0. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous John Hennen presented the Parks and Recreation Department quarterly report. 6. Consent Agenda Motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Swecker, to approve the consent agenda items as follows: a. Claims for payment b. Minutes of the October 17, 2016 City Council meeting City Council Meeting Minutes – November 7, 2016 Page 2 c. Minutes of the October 24, 2016 Council work session d. (Removed from consent agenda) e. Amendment to performance evaluation policy for municipal liquor operations f. Amendment to compensatory time policy g. Contract with Lloyd’s Construction Services, Inc. for abatement and demolition of a structure at 6649 – 167th Street W. h. Convention and Visitors Bureau 2017 Budget i. Resolution No. 16-151 approving Metropolitan Council Local Planning Assistance Program Grant Agreement j. Agreement with Kevin Casey LLC for storm water management improvements Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous 7. Public Hearing – City Code Violations Mayor Little opened the public hearing on the proposed assessments for city code violations. Anthony (Tony) White, 16915 Kenmore Drive, questioned the late fees that were charged to him during the code violation process. He felt that he had addressed the issue and did not understand the reason for the late fees. Mayor Little directed him to discuss the matter with City staff. Motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Davis, to close the public hearing. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous Staff indicated that if there is an adjustment made to Mr. White’s assessment, it would be processed as an amendment to the resolution and would be placed on the consent agenda at the next City Council meeting. Motion was made by Davis, seconded by Swecker, to approve Resolution No. 16-152 adopting assessments for city code violations. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes – Little, Swecker, Anderson, LaBeau, Davis City Council Meeting Minutes – November 7, 2016 Page 3 8. Public Hearing – Special Service District No. 1 Mayor Little opened the public hearing on the imposition of a service charge in Special Service District No. 1 for taxes payable 2017. Ann Kutzler, Director of the Downtown Lakeville Business Association, presented the DLBA annual report. Ms. Kutzler thanked the City Council members for their continued support of the downtown and recommended approval of the resolution to continue the Special Service District. Council members expressed appreciation for the association’s increased on-line social engagement and marketing over the past year. The City Council also recognized Mark Hotzler for his additional financial support to the DLBA and Special Service District. Mr. Hotzler’s additional payment into the service district reduces the overall assessment for the other members within the district. 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 Anderson, seconded by Davis, to approve Resolution No. 16-153 imposing a service charge in Special Service District No. 1 for taxes payable 2017. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes – Swecker, Anderson, LaBeau, Davis, Little 9. Unfinished business: None 10. New business: None 11. Announcements: Next regular Council meeting, November 21, 2016 Mayor Little adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m. Respectfully submitted, _____________________________________ ______________________________ Allyn Kuennen, Assistant City Administrator Matt Little, Mayor