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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-19-19CITY OF LAKEVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 19, 2019 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 Volk, Wheeler, Hellier and Lee Staff Present: Justin Miller, City Administrator; Elliott Knetsch, City Attorney; Jeff Long, Police Chief, Paul Oehme, Public Works Director; David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director; John Hennen, Parks & Recreation Director; Charlene Friedges, City Clerk 3. Citizen Comments: None 4. Additional Agenda Information: None S. Presentations/Introductions Director Brenda Visnovec presented the Lakeville Liquors 2018 Annual Report. Ms. Visnovec introduced representatives of Summit Brewing and College City Beverage, who presented a donation in the amount of $870.00 to the Lakeville Yellow Ribbon Group. John Hennen presented the Parks & Recreation quarterly report. 6. Consent Agenda Motion was made by Hellier, seconded by Wheeler, to approve the following: a. Check register review b. Minutes of the February 4, 2019 City Council meeting c. Lease Renewal with EREP Heritage Commons I, LLC for the Heritage Liquor Store d. Resolution No. 19-15 calling a public hearing on the certification of delinquent utilities e. Resolution No. 19-16 closing Heritage Center Project Fund and forgiving the repayment of a loan to the Liquor Fund f. Solar Subscription Agreements with ReneSola Power Holdings, LLC City Council Meeting Minutes, February 19, 2019 Page 2 g. Master Service Agreement with 121 Benefits for COBRA administration and continuation services h. Enterprise License Agreement with ESRI for Geographical Information Software and Support L Resolution No. 19-17 accepting donations to the Parks & Recreation Department j. Proposal and Statement of Work with Marco Technologies LLC for Police Department building display replacement Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous 7. QA1 Precision Products, Inc. Business Subsidy Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing to consider granting a business subsidy to QA1 Precision Products, Inc. Travis Scoles, representing QA1 Precision Products, provided a brief background of the business. He requested City Council approval of a business subsidy for the company's proposed new 100,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Interstate South Logistics Park. Mr. Olson presented the staff report for the proposed project. The County Assessor has provided an estimated market value of $6 million for the project, which would generate an estimated $555,000 tax increment over seven years. The tax increment would be reimbursed to QA1 Precision Products to offset infrastructure and site development costs. QA1 Precision Products is required to create a minimum of 19 new full-time jobs with an average annual wage of $40,600 within the next two years. The company must maintain its operations in Lakeville for a minimum of five years. Failure to meet these requirements will require reimbursement of all or a pro -rata portion of the tax increment financing assistance provided by the City. There were no comments from the public. Motion was made by Volk, seconded by Wheeler, to close the public hearing. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous Motion was made by Wheeler, seconded by Hellier, to approve Resolution No. 19-18 approving a Contract for Private Development and providing the form, terms, covenants and directions for the issuance of a Tax Increment Revenue Note to QA1 Precision Products, Inc. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Volk, Anderson, Wheeler, Hellier, Lee City Council Meeting Minutes, February 19, 2019 8. Park Bond Referendum Discussion Page 3 Mr. Miller provided information regarding a potential 2019 park bond referendum, which the council has been discussing for the past year. One component of the referendum was to include an indoor turf facility/dome. A proposal was recently submitted by a private developer for the construction and operation of the proposed indoor turf facility/dome. School District 194 is interested in housing the facility entirely on its property. Council members held a brief discussion. In light of this proposal to construct and operate the turf facility privately, council members agreed to not hold a referendum in May 2019. They will continue to discuss the components and timing of a future park bond referendum. 9. Unfinished business: None 10. New business: None 11. Announcements: Mr. Miller introduced Public Works Director Paul Oehme. Next regular Council meeting, March 4, 2019 Council work session, February 25, 2019 The City Council meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Charlene Friedges, City Clerk �• •-inderson,• /