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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-30-17 ISD 194CITY OF LAKEVILLE JOINT CITY COUNCIL/ ISD 194 BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION MINUTES October 30, 2017 1. Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. in the Lake Marion Conference Room. After a moment of silence, the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was given. Members present: Mayor Anderson, Council Members Davis, LaBeau, Hellier, and Wheeler Members absent: None ISD Members present: Chair Volk, Vice -Chair Lind, Members Erickson, Keliher, Lewis, Skelly Superintendent Baumann Members absent: None Staff present: City Administrator, Justin Miller; Allyn Kuennen, Assistant City Administrator; Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Dave Olson, Community & Economic Development Director; Tamara Wallace, Deputy City Clerk 2. Citizen Comments There were no citizen comments. 3. 2040 City of Lakeville Comprehensive Plan Mr. Licht of The Planning Company, and Mr. Morey provided a section overview of the 2018 Comprehensive Plan which focused on the City's social profile and characteristics. The City is approximately half way through what will be a two-year review and update of the plan as required by statute, under the Metropolitan Planning Act. The first step in the process is to respond to the regional policy established by the Metropolitan Council entitled Thrive MSP 2040, ultimately adapt those regional policies to local objectives, and reexamine the City's land use policy. In addition to land use, the City addresses other components of the plan such as: supporting infrastructure and services, parks and recreation, transportation, sewer and water, water supply, storm water management, and implementation of the land use policy. Lakeville is designated as a Suburban Edge Community based on its extensive growth and expansion, characteristically comprised of residential neighborhoods with single family homes; as well as some commercial industrial business focusing primarily on the local market. The Metropolitan Council identifies regional issues the City should account for as part of reviewing and updating its Comprehensive Plan; these issues include: the development of Joint City Council/ ISD 194 Board of Education Work Session Minutes, October 30, 2017 Page 2 workforce housing, preservation of open space and natural areas, water supply and water recharge capacity, the development of future transportation systems, and sustainability efforts. The Metropolitan Council expects Lakeville will continue to add 400 new households per year; by the end of 2040 that would equate to an additional 22,500 people, and 6,000 new jobs in the community. Household sizes are projected to decline by year 2040. The largest age group in Lakeville presently is characterized as "workforce age" (persons 18 — 64); traditionally the school- age group is the next largest, but the most recent Dakota County Community Development Agency study shows that seniors and school age populations will be equal by the year 2030. Feedback from the community outreach efforts showed Lakeville has an overwhelmingly positive identity that residents attribute to both city government and the school district; and developers have cited as their primary attraction for continued development within the city. Areas of opportunity include adding more restaurants, additional employment, and connecting neighborhoods and commercial areas through the city's greenway system, trails, and sidewalks. School Board Member Erickson expressed his desire to have scattered sites for high density residential development within the city. Mr. Licht agreed scattered sites have been the preferable method of development here in Lakeville, and staff would attempt to continue that policy and principle as part of the land use plan. School Board Member Erickson also commented on the five community workforce housing developments within the city; he found of the 183 total units, only 27 occupants are employed within Lakeville. Chair Volk echoed similar concerns with residents residing in workforce housing, yet seeking employment in neighboring communities. Mr. Olson clarified the federal housing tax credits used to fund the housing developments restrict and prohibit the County from isolating employment to any one city; the housing is intended to benefit the County, as a whole. School Board Member Skelly clarified how the school district can lend itself to the Comprehensive Plan process, to include any information they can provide to the planning department staff or the consultants. Mayor Anderson indicated part of the process starts with this meeting, and the regular meetings Mr. Miller and Superintendent Baumann have in which the school district can provide input about any significant needs it sees from a land use standpoint. These meetings also allow the opportunity to communicate what is happening in the City, not just to the Metropolitan Council, but to the County and neighboring cities as well. Council Member LaBeau asked what feedback or comments the school district gets from families that the Council should be working to incorporate into the City's Comprehensive Plan. The school board members all emphasized a priority to provide resources to those students and areas Joint City Council/ ISD 194 Board of Education Work Session Minutes, October 30, 2017 Page 3 that do not have internet access within their homes. Superintendent Baumann mentioned various avenues the school district has tried in an effort to resolve this problem, including a partnership with local internet companies to establish hubs throughout the city allowing students to tap into the WiFi access. The district has been able to provide take-home iPads to approximately 500 students in need, however unfortunately have not been able to find a cost - prohibitive solution to bring internet access into those homes. Council Member Hellier suggested this topic be added to a future Technology Taskforce agenda. Council Member Davis was curious to know what the school board recognized as a significant issue when looking through the Thrive MSP 2040 Plan. School Board Member Erickson indicated the greatest challenge for the community are the lack of transportation options within the city to accommodate those students who do not have vehicle options. Furthermore, he spoke to the serious traffic and congestion concerns at the intersection of County Road 70 and Jacquard between 7-8 a.m., that make it difficult for students to get to school on time, while posing danger and risk. Mayor Anderson thanked the school board and staff for the recent facility improvements made to the school parking lots and drop-off points, ultimately reducing safety concerns and improving the flow of traffic. School Board Members Skelly and Keliher also spoke to the importance, from a planning perspective, of identifying the facility needs as the student population continues to grow, in recognizing the district size is comprised of more than just the city itself. 4. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m. Res Tamara VkaVacDeputy City Clerk Douglas P. Anderson, Mayor