HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-15-19CITY OF LAKEVILLE
CITY COUNCIL RETREAT MINUTES
June 15, 2019
1. Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. in the Marion Conference Room.
Members present: Mayor Anderson, Council Members Hellier, Volk, and Lee
Members absent: Council Member Wheeler
Staff present: Justin Miller, City Administrator; Allyn Kuennen, Assistant City Administrator
2. Agenda Review/ Council Items of Interest
3. 2019 Goals Status Report
Miller reviewed the status of the City Council goals for 2019. Discussion on specific items
included:
a) Future of the DLBA - Council discussed the current funding structure of the DLBA and
asked that the council reps and staff who attend DLBA meetings report back after the next
DLBA meeting. Council also explored the idea of the Convention and Visitors Bureau
assuming management of the operation.
b) Body Cameras - Council asked that staff report back to the council 30 days after
implementation to show how processes are working.
c) Building Requirements - Council asked staff to continue towards the plan of bringing this
item to a future city council work session for discussion. Included in this discussion
should be a report of how CDBG funds are being utilized for home repair services and
options for HOA storm shelter areas, as opposed to unit -specific shelters. Council also
discussed ways to market the city's naturally occurring affordable housing.
d) Next Steps for Tech Taskforce - the Council indicated their support for this group to
continue looking at big picture items as well as electric vehicle infrastructure.
e) Single Family Homes Incentives - Council discussed various options and directed staff to
continue this discussion as part of the "Building Requirements" work session discussion.
f) Wellness Initiatives - Council directed this discussion to fall under the auspices of the
Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee.
g) Workforce Development - Council indicated a willingness to continue discussions with
all school districts and the Chamber of Commerce, as well as asking the EDC to add this
to their future discussions.
h) Comparable Cities - Council directed staff to continue building out this list. Discussion
also centered around the "feel" of Lakeville compared to the other cities on this list.
City Council Retreat Minutes, June 15, 2019
4. Parks Referendum Discussion
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Council discussed timelines for the proposed referendum as well as components to be included.
Staff was directed to work under the assumption that a referendum would occur in August 2020
with November 2020 as an option as well.
5. Gateway Discussion
Council discussed several items, including entry monuments and redevelopment of key retail
areas at southern border of the city. Staff was directed to investigate signage options as they
prepare the 2020 budget and CIP, and to initiate discussions with property owners about long
term plans and redevelopment opportunities.
6. Outstanding CIP Items
a) CMF Expansion - Council directed staff to continue to look at options that reduced the
scope and cost of the project but also supported keeping a placeholder in the CIP for
continued discussion.
b) Police Department Shooting Range - Council directed staff to begin building a business
plan and getting formal commitments from potential partners and to include this in
future CIP discussions.
c) City Hall Master Plan - Council agreed with the need for safety improvements in the
lobby area and also directed staff to investigate options for better conference room space,
which could include a new conference room or renovating the chambers to include a
better conference table option. Council also agreed, if budget allows, to move existing
departments as outlined in the city hall master plan (or comparable moves) to improve
efficiencies and visitor experiences.
d) Finance/HR Software Systems - Council asked several questions about existing LOGIS
arrangement and asked staff to include this topic for future budget and CIP discussions.
7. Continued Discussion of Above Items/ Other Council Initiatives
Council asked questions and discussed short-term rentals, agenda packet materials, and body
camera policy language.
8. The meeting adjourned at 1:18 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Justin Miller, City Administrator Douglas P. Anderson, Mayor