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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES
July 22, 2019
1. Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. in the Marion Conference Room.
Members present: Mayor Anderson, Council Members Hellier, Lee, Volk, and
Wheeler (arrived at 6:10 p.m.)
Members absent: None
Staff present: Justin Miller, City Administrator; Allyn Kuennen, Assistant City Administrator;
Paul Oehme, Public Works Director; Zach Johnson, City Engineer; Jerilyn Erickson, Finance
Director; John Hennen, Parks & Recreation Director; Tamara Wallace, Deputy Clerk
2. Citizen Comments
There were no citizen comments regarding non -agenda items.
3. Transportation Update
Mr. Oehme gave a transportation update on the following construction projects: Phase 1 of the
County Road 50 roundabout which opened on time - currently working on phase 2, Dodd &
Flagstaff roundabout, traffic signal at Dodd & Glacier Way, the County Road 9 Corridor Study,
miscellaneous roadway projects, 2019 Street Reconstruction, Hamburg Avenue, the upcoming
2020 Street Reconstruction, and the County Road 70 project.
4. CIP - Transportation, Utilities, Parks & Recreation, and Environmental Resources
Ms. Erickson outlined the focus of this work session meeting which concentrated on the
transportation, utility, parks and recreation, and environmental resources components of the
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Each report included project descriptions, locations, revenues
and expenditures, but did not yet include the financial impact on the levy or debt balances. The
overall proposed costs of the projects are approximately $150,000,000.
The Council reviewed the projects staff felt should be included in the upcoming CIP, and
discussed: the three major park projects (Avonlea, Antlers, and East Community Parks), the park
dedication fund balance, an outdoor performance stage, future parkland acquisitions, Municipal
State Aid (MSA) for trail improvement projects, streets Overall Condition Index (OCI), the
identification of development -driven projects, watermain extensions, improvements to the water
tower logo, and lake management.
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The Council also gave staff direction to prioritize safety improvements at the intersection of
Dodd & 194`'' and maintaining all components of the current 2020 Street Reconstruction project.
The remaining facilities and equipment sections of the CIP will be presented at the August 26
work session meeting.
5. Second Quarter Financial Report
Ms. Erickson provided an overview of the second quarter financial report which included revenue
and expenditure highlights on the General, Communications, Liquor, and Utility Operating
Fund's as compared to the 2018 year.
6. Committee/ City Administrator Updates
Mr. Miller discussed upcoming changes to State legislation including the hands-free cell phone
law which goes into effect August 1, new laws regarding residential speed limits, and
requirements to provide a written fee estimate to contractors (specifically cell tower companies).
The City Council, Planning Commission, as well as some City staff will be attending a bus tour
tomorrow, July 23 at 5 p.m. The tour will include stops in Eden Prairie, Maple Grove, and St.
Louis Park, and is intended to gain insight on transit oriented mixed-use developments as
identified in the City's draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
The Mayor, Council Member Hellier, and Mr. Miller all attended the recent League of Minnesota
Cities Conference held in Duluth, and reported the conference was well attended with great
keynote speakers and break-out sessions.
Mayor Anderson discussed the recent Lakeville Personnel Committee meeting which now has
sent the request to the State asking for a waiver on the current municipal compensation cap.
Mr. Kuennen also asked the Council to pass along any applicants they have in mind for the
Technology Work Group. The application is currently available on the City of Lakeville's website
until September 1; the group will start meeting in the fall.
7. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
y submitted,
Tana a CllaLe, Deputy City Clerk Douglas . Anderson, Mayor