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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
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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
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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,
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Allyn Kuennen, Assistant City Administrator Matt Little, Mayor