HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-02-18CITY OF LAKEVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 2, 2418
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 and Hellier
Absent: Council Member 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; Charlene Friedges, City
Clerk
3. Citizen Comments: None
4. Additional Agenda Information: Mr. Miller provided a revised resolution for consent
agenda item 6e and a revision to Exhibit B of the cooperative agreement with the City of
Bloomington, consent agenda item 6i.
S. Presentations/introductions
Chris Petree presented the Public Works quarterly report.
6. Consent Agenda
Michael Jetchick, Sales Manager for the Lakeville Sun Thisweek newspaper, requested an
opportunity to provide additional information regarding Item 6d. The City Council
removed that item from the consent agenda.
Motion was made by Davis, seconded by Wheeler, to approve the following:
a. Check register review
b. Minutes of the December 18, 2017 City Council meeting
c. Minutes of the December 18, 2017 special Council meeting
d. (Removed from consent agenda)
e. Resolution No. 18-01 appointing depositories
f. Audit Engagement Letter with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
g. Resolution No. 18-02 authorizing purchase and disposal of vehicles and equipment
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h. Resolution No. 18-03 authorizing the closing of debt service funds
i. Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement regarding public safety in Bloomington,
MN related to the 2018 NFL Super Bowl
Resolution No. 18-04 accepting grant from Dakota County Statewide Health
Improvement Partnership Program
k. Resolution No. 18-05 authorizing funding for Tax Increment Finance District No. 20
administrative expenses
Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County Community Development Agency for the
2018 through 2020 Open to Business Program
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous
Item 6d
Mr. Jetchick provided additional information regarding the circulation comparisons
between the Lakeville Sun Thisweek and the St. Paul Pioneer Press. He further noted that
public notices are less visible on the Pioneer Press website compared to the Sun Thisweek
website, and he pointed out that the Lakeville Sun Thisweek covers local news on a regular
basis.
Council members stated they support the designation of the Pioneer Press as the City's
official newspaper, because the Pioneer Press submitted a more competitive bid and offers
greater flexibility with publication deadlines than the Sun Thisweek.
Motion was made by Davis, seconded by Wheeler, to designate the Saint Paul Pioneer
Press as the City's official newspaper for 2018.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Davis, Anderson, Wheeler, Hellier
7. Airlake Airport Annexation
Mr. Olson presented an ordinance annexing approximately 119 acres of the Airlake Airport
property currently located in Eureka Township into the City of Lakeville. The Metropolitan
Airports Commission submitted a petition requesting annexation of the area of the airport
referred to as the south runway area. Mr. Olson explained that since this property is tax
exempt and there are no private hangers on the property that pay personal property taxes
at this time, there is no property tax impact to Eureka Township resulting from the
annexation. The primary purpose of the annexation is to allow for the extension of city
water and sewer service to the south runway area to facilitate additional private hanger
development.
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Gary Schmidt, representing the Metropolitan Airports Commission, spoke in support of the
annexation.
Council Member Wheeler asked if the existing hanger area will be required to connect to
city sewer and water. Mr. Schmidt stated the existing hanger owners would have the
option to connect but would not be required to do so. He stated, however, that any
remaining private systems will be required to be abandoned.
Mark Pflaum, 6100 225th Street W., asked if the cemetery would be included in the
annexation. He also asked about the future alignment and use of 225th Street and whether
there are plans in the future to annex additional property.
Mr. Olson stated the cemetery is not owned by MAC, and the cemetery association has not
requested annexation.
Mr. Schmidt stated the east end of 225th Street between Highview Avenue and Cedar
Avenue will require relocation in the future as part of the airport's long term
comprehensive plan. With respect to future annexations, he stated MAC may pursue the
connection of city sewer and water to the developed portions of the airport in the long
term.
Don Pflaum, 5256 225th Street W., asked if MAC would be willing to create a citizen task
force. Mr. Schmidt explained the commission's long-term planning process and ways that
citizens can obtain information and provide input.
Mark Svensky, 7226 23511 Street W., asked if the City plans to annex additional land from
Eureka Township.
Mayor Anderson stated there are no plans, at present, to annex additional land other than
the discussions currently taking place with MAC.
Calvin Pflaum, 5780 2291 Street W., expressed concerns regarding airport noise and the
proposed relocation of 225th Street.
Mike Wilson, Airlake Airport Manager, provided clarification regarding the future location
of the east end of 225th Street.
Mr. Schmidt stated the types of aircraft using the airport will not change. He stated the
Lakeville Fed -Ex facility is Fed -Ex ground; and Fed -Ex has assured MAC that they have no
intention of using Airlake Airport for their air operations.
Mr. Svensky pointed out that city water had previously been extended to the north and
east sides of the airport; and he asked why a joint powers agreement was not pursued with
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Eureka Township instead of annexation. Mr. Olson explained that water was only provided
to the hydrants for fire protection and not for domestic service.
Butch Hanson, 26120 Highview Avenue, asked if sewer will be connected to the city's
system or to the interceptor in Eureka Township. Mr. Olson stated the next step for MAC
after annexation is to have an engineering firm work with City staff to determine the best
source for the sewer connection.
Motion was made by Wheeler, seconded by Hellier, to close the public hearing.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous
As required by State law, the proposed ordinance will be posted on the City's website. It
will be placed on the January 16th City Council meeting agenda for adoption.
8. Acting Mayor Appointment
Motion was made by Davis, seconded by Wheeler, to appoint Council Member Colleen
LaBeau as Acting Mayor for 2018.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Anderson, Wheeler, Hellier, Davis
9. Unfinished business: None
10. New business: None
11. Announcements: Next regular Council meeting, Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Charlene Friedges, City C k
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Douglas P. Anderson, Mayor