HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-06-17CITY OF LAKEVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
November 6, 2017
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall. After a moment of silence, the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was given.
Members Present: Mayor Anderson, Council Members Davis, Wheeler, Hellier and LaBeau
Staff Present: Justin Miller, City Administrator; Andrea McDowell Poehler, City Attorney;
Jeff Long, Police Chief; Chris Petree, Public Works Director; David Olson, Community &
Economic Development Director; Jerilyn Erickson, Finance Director; Daryl Morey, Planning
Director; Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
3. Citizen Comments: None
4. Additional Agenda Information: Mr. Miller provided an additional item for the consent
agenda, Item 6v.
5. Presentations/Introductions
John Hennen presented the Parks & Recreation Department quarterly report.
Mr. Miller provided an Envision Lakeville update, focusing on one of the Key Initiatives,
Developing a Community of Choice.
6. Consent Agenda
Motion was made by LaBeau, seconded by Davis, to approve the following:
a. Check register review
b. Minutes of the October 16, 2017 City Council meeting
c. Minutes of the October 23, 2017 City Council work session
d. Convention and Visitors Bureau 2018 Budget
e. Summerlyn Northwest preliminary plat extension
f. Variance to allow fence height more than six feet at 18624 Irvine Trail
g. Findings of fact and Ordinance No. 986 rezoning property located at 20134 Kenwood
Trail (White Funeral Homes) and 20094 Kenwood Trail (McDonald Eye Care) from O -R,
Office -Residential Transition District, to C-3, General Commercial District
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h. Findings of fact and minor fence variance for properties along CSAH 50 (19143 Ittabena
Way, 19135 Ittabena Way, 19111 Iteri Avenue, 19107 Iteri Avenue and 19095 Iteri
Avenue)
i. Resolution No. 17-157 accepting donations to the Parks & Recreation Department
j. Resolution No. 17-158 authorizing the sale of vehicles
k. Resolution No. 17-159 approving off-site gambling for Lakeville Lions
I. Resolution No. 17-160 authorizing participation in the Minnesota GreenStep Cities
Program
m. Professional Services Agreement with the Institute for Environmental Assessment, Inc.
n. Acceptance of improvements and final payment to Gridor Construction, Inc. for
Improvement Project 14-11
o. Proposal from Innovative Office Solutions to purchase office furniture
p. Resolution No. 17-161 in support of the Draft 2018-2022 Dakota County Transportation
Capital Improvement Programs
q. Resolution No. 17-162 in support of application for 2017 Local Road Improvement
Program funds
r. Labor Agreement between City of Lakeville and Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc.
Local 128 (Police Officers) for 2018 and 2019
s. Labor Agreement between City of Lakeville and Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc.
Local 177 (Sergeants) for 2018 and 2019
t. Labor Agreement between City of Lakeville and Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc.
Local 384 (Lieutenants) for 2018 and 2019
u. Snow removal contract with Fenne's Outdoor Services, LLC
v. Resolution No. 17-163 approving private party or business contract for off-duty police
services
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous
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7. Downtown Special Service District
Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing on the imposition of a service charge in the
downtown special service district.
Kristina Murto, representing the Downtown Lakeville Business Association {DLBA),
provided a recap of the events and activities hosted by the DLBA over the past year. In
addition to these events, the DLBA utilizes social media to promote the downtown retail
businesses. A survey of the membership and property owners was conducted recently to
determine the relevancy of the DLBA. A majority expressed support of maintaining the
DLBA as an organization. Several meetings were held to discuss the budget and relevancy
of the organization. While it was not unanimous, the Board decided on $13,750 service
charge, which represents one-half of the previous years' budgets, and use of the reserve
money (approximately $18,900) for the remainder of the 2018/2019 budget. The Board
will continue to discuss the relevancy of the organization.
David Olson presented an overview of the service charge allocation.
DLBA Board Member Dean Simon, representing Ace Hardware, provided a history of
downtown and the special service district, which was established 20 years ago at the
request of business owners to promote downtown. He felt that the special service district
no longer serves the purpose it was originally intended to serve. He felt the district should
end, and he urged the City Council to not adopt the resolution imposing the 2018-2019
service charge.
Motion was made by LaBeau, seconded by Davis, to close the public hearing.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous
Council Member LaBeau stated that, as a business owner, she would not support adoption
of the service charge, as the needs of the businesses are different today than they were 20
years ago. She asked for clarification on the recent downtown improvements and how the
service district funds were anticipated to be allocated toward those improvements.
Mr. Miller stated the DLBA has, over the past couple years, contributed toward
maintenance of the flower pots. With the recent streetscape improvements, it was
understood that there would be additional maintenance costs. If the service charge is not
adopted, the anticipated funds would not be available for that use.
The City Attorney clarified that based on Ordinance No. 631 which established the special
service district, the revenue surplus may be allocated to pay the cost of future services.
Council Member Wheeler stated he supports adoption of the service charge due to the
commitment that was made by the DLBA and the investment made by the City on the
downtown streetscape improvements.
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Discussion continued among the council members as to the benefits of having a historic
downtown and whether the special service district should remain.
Motion was made by Hellier, seconded by Davis, to approve Resolution No. 17-164
imposing a $13,750 service charge for Special Service District No. 1 for taxes payable 2018.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Davis, Anderson, Wheeler, Hellier
Nay, LaBeau
8. Timbercrest at Lakeville
Leila Bunge of Himley-Horn and Associates, representing Target Corporation, requested
Council approval of an amendment to the Timbercrest at Lakeville Planned Unit
Development to allow simulated wood siding as a permitted exterior wall treatment at
SuperTarget.
David Olson presented the planning report for an amendment to the Planned Unit
Development concerning exterior building materials, which will apply only to the
SuperTarget building on Lot 1, Block 1, Timbercrest at Lakeville. The company is also
proposing cosmetic upgrades to the interior of the store.
Motion was made by Davis, seconded by Wheeler, to approve findings of fact and
Ordinance No. 987 amending Ordinance No. 695 concerning the Planned Unit
Development District for Timbercrest at Lakeville.
Roil call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Anderson, Wheeler, LaBeau, Davis
Council Member Hellier abstained.
9. Unfinished business: None
10. New business: None
11. Announcements: Next regular Council meeting, November 20, 2017
Motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
Ily suJnitted,
Charlene Friedges, City Werk
Douglas fr Anderson, Mayor