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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES
February 27, 2017
1. Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Lake Marion Conference Room.
Members present: Mayor Anderson, Council Members Davis, LaBeau, Hellier, and Wheeler
Members absent: None.
Staff present: Justin Miller, City Administrator; Allyn Kuennen, Assistant City Administrator;
Chris Petree, Public Works Director; Dave Olson, Community & Economic Development
Director; Daryl Morey, Planning Director; John Hennen, Parks & Recreation Director; Tamara
Wallace, Deputy City Clerk
2. Citizen Comments
There were no citizen comments concerning non-agenda items.
3. Comprehensive Plan Update
Daniel Licht of the Planning Company, LLC provided an update on the City’s 2018
Comprehensive Plan. As part of Minnesota State Statutes, the City must review its Plan by
December 31, 2018. This process is required every 10 years, and must encompass the statements
outlined in Thrive MSP 2040, the regional comprehensive plan adopted by the Metropolitan
Council. The Comprehensive Plan includes framework for several areas including:
Comprehensive Land Use, Transportation, Sanitary Sewer, Water Management, Storm Water
Management, Wetland Management, Capital Improvement, and the Parks, Trails, and Open
Space Plan. Staff anticipates this process to take approximately 24 months, and is seeking
Council comment on the proposed schedule and timeline.
Nijuana with Angry Inch Brewery, 14190 Avalon Path in Rosemount
Recommended social media polls as a way to reach a larger audience for feedback, without the
need to collect email addresses
The City Council noted the positive community involvement and participation this process has
through the various neighborhood meetings, clarified funding, as well as resident communication
efforts, next steps for the project, and advised staff to move forward with the proposed schedule.
4. Communities for a Lifetime Presentation
Dakota County’s Communities for a Lifetime (CFL) Initiative is designed to work with cities to
promote a more age-friendly community by evaluating relevant offerings and amenities such as:
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transportation options, walkable neighborhoods, affordable housing, flexible employment/
volunteer opportunities, effective technology, and services to support older adults and caregivers.
Jess Luce, Director of CFL, gave a presentation on where Lakeville ranks as compared to
neighboring communities in each of these areas using national data that generates a performance
score in each category. The evaluation also provides several ways a City can look to improve
these offerings by considering current key challenges, steps, goals, and recommendations, as well
as potential partners and affiliates to support these initiatives.
5. Indoor Turf Facility
During the 2017 City council retreat, the Council discussed the construction of an indoor athletic
facility in response to December’s special work session meeting where various youth athletic
associations expressed a need for indoor training and game space. Staff has recently met with
ISD 194 on the possibility of a partnership to develop the project. As an initial step in the project,
Staff recommends forming a committee that would work to identify the need for this facility and
prospective locations, as well as examine potential rental fees and current amenities offered in
competitor locations. The committee would be comprised of a representative from each of the
athletic associations, the Parks, Recreation, & Natural Resources Committee, the City
Administrator, Parks & Recreation Director, two City Council members, as well as ISD 194 staff
and board members.
Bill Hoffman with Lakeville Fastpitch Softball Association, 8280 190th Street West
Outlined the various indoor facilities the team has had to use in other cities in the last nine
months and expressed excitement at the prospect to keep those rental fees within Lakeville.
Dave Tobias with Lakeville Baseball Association, 17325 Halifax Path
Feels the taskforce is an excellent idea, and is appreciative and thankful for the Council’s quick
response in considering and listening to the needs of the athletic communities.
Bill Raines treasurer with Lakeville Soccer, 16441 Hutchinson Drive
Jenn Pitman president of Lakeville Soccer, 16518 Horizon Avenue
Explained their organization will pay $137,000 in rental space in 2017 alone; would love to keep
those dollars here in Lakeville, and are very interested to see the results of the taskforce.
Jeanne Peterson on Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee, 6851 161st Street West
Mentioned including Rosemount and Apple Valley athletic associations in the taskforce
discussions as there are steady needs for more indoor space within those teams.
The Council outlined their preliminary goals for the taskforce, discussed how members would be
chosen, and acknowledged the potential benefit a facility could have on local business. Staff was
directed to proceed forward in assigning committee members.
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Break from 7:07 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
6. Food Trucks
The owners of Angry Inch Brewery recently submitted a request to city staff to allow food trucks
in the Central Business District of Downtown. Absent the allowance of food trucks and mobile
vendors for special events such as Pan-O-Prog, the City does not currently have an ordinance in
place specific to food trucks. As various cities have seen an influx in breweries and taprooms, the
use of food trucks has also grown at these sites, advancing the need to adapt guidelines as to
where trucks can be located, hours of operation, permit/ license fees, as well as the length/ limit
these permits would be active. Staff compiled information on various ordinances adopted in
neighboring communities as examples on how other cities are currently handling this request.
John Erickson co-owner/ operator of Angry Inch Brewery, 14190 Avalon Path
Provided background and supporting letters on his request to allow food trucks in Lakeville, and
his intent to only use vendors offering alternative foods in consideration of local business owners,
and to promote variety. Ultimately he feels this change will enhance the downtown experience
for residents, bring in visitors/ traffic, and keep dollars spent in other cities, here in Lakeville. In
addition, the food trucks can only run within certain seasons, and would be on the weekends.
Don Seiler co-owner of Lakeville Brewing Company, 16164 Huron Court
Voiced his support of food trucks as they provide the consumer choices which ultimately drive
more people to Lakeville, while alleviating the issue of long lines for patrons. During the recent
weekend a food truck was approved for one time use, he saw no negative impact to their business,
but rather an uptick in social media presence as people discussed their downtown experience.
Lisa Coldfield representing Marty Ritchie co-owner of Heavy Metal Grill, 1645 Joplin Avenue
Expressed the many benefits to food trucks as a great addition to the community; however feels
they have no place by brick and mortar restaurants and will ultimately negatively impact those
businesses.
Tracy Fleischman owner of Mainstreet Café, 20615 Holt Avenue
Asked that responsible decisions are made in consideration of all the businesses, especially given
the upcoming Holyoke construction, and the potential effects that will have on businesses.
The Council discussed the sensitivity of the issue on both sides acknowledging the challenge this
poses for similar businesses – specifically the cost variation between licensing fees for brick and
mortar restaurants, for example, as compared to food trucks. However, the council understood
the potential for growth and expansion within downtown, and the upside of keeping dollars in
Lakeville presently spent elsewhere. The Council also asked for clarification on potential hours
and location restrictions as it relates to residential neighborhoods, current food truck procedures
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for special events, and what levels of enforcement would have to be put in place. Staff was given
direction to come up with a list of options on how food trucks could come in to the city, and
under what guidelines.
7. Launch Properties TIF Application
Launch Properties, LLC has submitted an application for Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
assistance for their proposed 280,000 square foot office-warehouse building in the industrial park
east of Cedar Avenue. Dan Regan with Launch reported that they are currently in talks with one
prospective tenant to rent 90,000 sq. ft. pending a competitive lease rate; and another 120,000 sq.
ft. to be leased by Menasha Packaging who has worked in Lakeville since 1970. As a commitment
to the project, Menasha has maintained 221 jobs, created 25 new job opportunities, and in
moving their warehouse to Lakeville will bring 75 more new jobs.
The EDC has reviewed the TIF request, and is recommending the City Council and HRA Board
move forward with next steps to prepare the application, and ultimately schedule a public hearing
to consider the creation of a new TIF District, plans for which Springsted would prepare.
The Council asked for clarification on job requirements under the current TIF guidelines, other
projects that could be coming down the line, and thanked Mr. Regan and Launch for their
continued efforts to build out the industrial park throughout the years. The Council was in
support of moving forward with the TIF application next steps.
8. Holyoke Avenue Improvements Update
Mr. Petree provided a brief update on the Holyoke Avenue Street Improvement Project – the
Downtown Lakeville Business Association has recently agreed on the project design, and a public
hearing has been scheduled for the March 6 City Council Meeting.
9. Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Assignments
In preparation for the annual Advisory Appreciation dinner event held this year on March 22,
2017, Council members discussed who would be assigned to introduce each advisory group.
10. Committee/ City Administrator Updates
Council member Wheeler attended the Lakeville Arenas meeting and Council member Hellier
attended the I-35 Solutions Meeting where they are still seeking a solution to CTIB funding.
Mayor Anderson has joined the Regional Council of Mayors, and he and City Administrator
Justin Miller attended the Dakota County Mayor/ Manager meeting.
The Council also discussed the advisory board applications, vacancies, as well as upcoming
interviews to be held on March 6, 20, and 27.
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11. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 8:51 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Tamara Wallace, Deputy City Clerk
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Douglas P. Anderson, Mayor