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Date: October 1, 2018 Item No.
TERMINATION OF A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF
BURNSVILLE AND LAKEVILLE FOR SNOW PLOWING
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to approve the termination of a Joint
Powers Agreement between the cities of Burnsville and Lakeville for snow plowing.
Overview
In September 2009, the City Council approved a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of
Burnsville for snow plowing in the Maple Island and Bluebill Bay neighborhoods adjacent to
Lakeville’s northern border. Over the intervening years, Lakeville Streets Division staff provided
both deicing and snow removal for which Burnsville reimbursed Lakeville for cost. This agreement
allowed Burnsville to move away from a contracted snow removal service.
With continuing growth within Lakeville and increases in centerline miles, Streets Division
resources are being stretched to meet internal needs. Continuation of snow removal and deicing
in the Maple Island and Bluebill Bay neighborhoods is no longer sustainable without service level
impacts across the system.
Staff is requesting termination of the Joint Power Agreement to be able to adjust Lakeville’s plow
routes to meet resident expectations and to improve service. The elimination of these additional
miles will reduce wear and tear on Lakeville’s equipment and reduce materials usage.
Primary Issues to Consider
• What is the benefit to terminating the JPA? It eliminates 3.2 miles from the plow route and
focuses staff efforts on Lakeville needs.
Supporting Information
• A copy of the termination memo is attached.
Financial Impact: $0 Budgeted: Source:
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Envision Lakeville Community Values: Good Value for Public Services
Report Completed by: Neil Normandin, Interim Public Works Director
20195 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044
952-985-4400 • 952-985-4499 fax
www.lakevillemn.gov
October 1, 2018
The Honorable Elizabeth B. Kautz, Mayor
City of Burnsville
100 Civic Center Parkway
Burnsville, Minnesota 55337
Subject: Termination of Joint Powers Agreement for Snow Plowing
Dear Mayor Kautz,
In accordance with paragraph 6 of the Joint Powers Agreement for Snow Plowing between the
Cities of Burnsville and Lakeville dated August 18, 2009 the City of Lakeville is providing notice
of its intent to terminate the Joint Powers Agreement effective November 1, 2018.
With continuing growth within the City of Lakeville and annual increases in street centerline
miles, snow removal resources are being stretched to meet internal needs and the continued
snow removal in the Bluebill Bay and Maple Island neighborhoods is no longer sustainable
within our current service levels.
We appreciate the opportunity to support the City of Burnsville and look forward to future
cooperation in other areas.
Sincerely,
Douglas P. Anderson
Mayor
cc: Justin Miller, Lakeville City Administrator
Dana Hardie, Burnsville Interim City Manager
Neil Normandin, Lakeville Interim Public Works Director
Ryan Peterson, Burnsville Public Works Director