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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-26-18 WSCITY OF LAKEVILLE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES March 26, 2018 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, Hellier, LaBeau (by telephone) and Wheeler Members absent: None Staff present: Justin Miller, City Administrator; Allyn Kuennen, Assistant City Administrator; David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director; Daryl Morey, Planning Director; John Hennen, Parks & Recreation Director; Jerilyn Erickson, Finance Director; Chris Petree, Public Works Director; Emily Ball, Forester; Charlene Friedges, City Clerk 2. Citizen Comments: There were no citizen comments. 3. Food Truck Ordinance Review Mr. Olson presented a request by Jon Erickson of Angry Inch Brewing to revisit the City's food truck ordinance. Mr. Erickson is requesting additional flexibility in days of the week that trucks are allowed, the option for an annual permit, reconsideration of allowing food trucks to be located on city streets and reconsideration of the $2 million insurance requirement. Additionally, staff proposes enhancement of the requirement for inspection of food trucks by the Fire Department. Staff also recommends that food trucks requesting to locate in city parks apply for a food truck license. Council members discussed the proposed ordinance modifications and agreed to the following: 1. Food trucks shall be allowed downtown on Wednesday through Sunday. 2. Offer the option of an annual license at a fee of $150. 3. Allow food trucks to be parked on certain city streets in the Central Business District. Staff will identify those streets in the ordinance. 4. Reduce the liability insurance requirement from $2 million to $1 million. 5. Require an inspection of all food trucks by the Fire Department prior to or in conjunction with the issuance of a license. 6. Food trucks requesting to locate in city parks must obtain a food truck license. 7. Staff directed to clarify performance standards relating to lights (Item H) and independent power supply (Item J). City Council Work Session Minutes, March 26, 2018 Page 2 The Council directed staff to publish an informational article in Messages along with the required 10 -day publication of the proposed ordinance. 4. Indoor Athletic Facility Update Mr. Miller provided a brief update of the work done by the Indoor Athletic Facility Task Force. He stated School District 194 has been approached by a private investor who is interested in constructing a facility at Lakeville North High School. Discussions between the private investor and School District officials are preliminary. Mr. Hennen presented the pro -forma analysis of seven scenarios on the costs to construct, manage, maintain and operate a sports dome facility. The scenarios are based on construction at Lakeville Hasse Arena, which was identified as the least costly site, and an estimated annual revenue of $410,000. The scenarios range from the City of Lakeville paying 100% of the costs, through the issuance of bonds, to the City and School District splitting the remaining construction costs after receiving contributions of up to $600,000 from area athletic associations. If the City were to subsidize the operation of a facility at a cost of $275,000 annually, this equates to roughly a 1% increase in the city's current tax levy. Council members discussed the cost assumptions and possible funding scenarios, including the use of park dedication funds. Council also considered the option of conducting a park bond referendum. Jim Storms, who serves on the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee and attended the last Indoor Athletic Facility Task Force, addressed the City Council regarding the ability of the various athletic associations to realistically provide a capital commitment as suggested. Board Member Judy Keliher spoke on behalf of School District 194. She stated the Board has not yet formally considered, or has taken a position on, this matter. The district's long-term facility task force is meeting to review the district's long-term facility needs. Council members expressed their desire to wait until more details were known about the potential school district/private option. They also expressed the importance of gaining a strong input from the community prior to making a financial commitment. Miller stated he could provide another update at the April work session. 5. Fourth Quarter 2017 Financial Report Ms. Erickson presented the General Fund preliminary year end financial report. Staff recommends the City Council consider the current fund balance ratio, which is higher than the 40% to 50% range established by city policy, in conjunction with the 2019 budget and CIP. City Council Work Session Minutes, March 26, 2018 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Plan & Shade Tree Ordinance Discussion Page 3 Mr. Petree presented a proposed management plan which outlines best practices to discover ash trees likely to be infested, the best methods for control of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), systematic removal and disposal of infested trees and possible mechanisms for biological control. The City Council discussed and supported the following: 1. Utilize budgeted funds plus additional dollars from the fund balance toward treating select (about 890) ash trees with injections of emamectin benzoate on City property in June. 2. Offer an optional bulk treatment program to residents at no cost to the City except for staff administration time. 3. Structured removal of EAB infested ash trees beginning in the fall of this year to be completed by city staff or contractors subject to available budgeted funds. 4. Use of door hangers notifying residents that they have an EAB -infested tree on their property. Council directed City staff to also provide this information on the city's website and continue to communicate with residents on social media. With respect to the proposed shade tree ordinance, Mr. Petree pointed out that the language and penalties are consistent with current State Statute and City Code. Additional information and a proposed ordinance will be presented for Council consideration later this year. Speed Studies Mr. Petree presented speed zone study results on five roadways in Lakeville. These speed zone studies were conducted by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) between November 2014 and December 2015 at the request of the City Council. Of the five speed zone studies completed, three resulted in no changes. Two studies resulted in the speed limits being increased rather than lowered. Transportation Update Mr. Petree provided a transportation update. Committee/ City Administrator Updates Council committee and City Administrator updates were provided. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submif�L-d, Charlene Friedges, City Cle Douglas P. Anderson, Mayor