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Home My WebLink About09-16-19CITY OF LAKEVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 16, 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; Andrea McDowell Poehler, City Attorney; Jeff Long, Police Chief; Paul Oehme, Public Works Director; David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director; Jerilyn Erickson, Finance Director; John Hennen, Parks & Recreation Director; Charlene Friedges, City Clerk 3. Citizen Comments: Chris Erickson, 18971 Inlet Road, spoke on behalf of InterFaith Creation Care South Metro, representing 13 different faith communities in the south metro area. He invited the mayor and council members to attend a free screening of Paris to Pittsburgh, a National Geographic film, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lakeville. Howard Schneider, 19634 Jersey Avenue, invited citizens to participate in the 2019 Tour of Lakeville bicycle ride on Saturday, September 21. Earl Leidner,10095161st Street, had questions about the drainage system in his neighborhood and work being completed by the street reconstruction contractor. Mayor Anderson referred the matter to the Public Works Director. 4. Additional Agenda Information: None S. Presentations/Introductions: Mr. Olson provided information on Manufacturers Week and asked the City Council to proclaim October 1-7 Manufacturers Week in the City of Lakeville. An appreciation reception recognizing local manufacturers will be held on Tuesday, October 1 St. Council Member Lee read the Manufacturers Week proclamation. Mayor Anderson recognized Mr. Olson and the Economic Development Department on the receipt of a St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Leaders in Local Government Award for the City's QA1 Precision Products tax increment financing project. 6. Consent Agenda Motion was made by Hellier, seconded by Wheeler, to approve the following: a. Check register review City Council Meeting Minutes, September 16, 2019 Page 2 b. Minutes of the September 3, 2019 City Council meeting c. Stormwater maintenance agreement with BKI Hamburg Partners LLC for Buddy's Kitchen d. Resolution No. 19-101 accepting donations from Lakeville Liquors customers to the King Park mini -golf project e. Resolution No. 19-102 authorizing the sale of forfeited vehicles f. Contract with B & B Commercial Coatings, LLC for hydrant reconditioning g. Acceptance of public streets and utilities in Wild Wings h. Minutes of the August 26, 2019 City Council work session Resolution No. 19-103 accepting donation to the Fire Department from Lakeville Public Safety Foundation j. Resolution No. 19-104 accepting donation to the Fire Department from The Moments of Lakeville k. Convention and Visitors Bureau 2020 budget I. Resolution No. 19-105 approving multiyear agreement with HealthPartners, Inc. and 2020 health and dental insurance rates m. Amended school/community prevention specialist agreement with ISD #194 n. Accept proposal from Dakota Electric Association for installation of trail lighting at Avonlea 4th Addition, Cherry Hill Trailway and Summerlyn Park o. Resolution No. 19-106 amending the 2019 budgets and authorizing transfers p. Acceptance of King Park drainage improvements and final payment to Hartman Companies, Project 18-18 Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous 7. Zoning Ordinance Amendment - Storm Shelters Mr. Morey presented two possible zoning ordinance amendments concerning storm shelter requirements. As directed by the City Council at its August 5th meeting, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 5th to consider an ordinance that deletes the storm shelter requirement from the zoning ordinance entirely. The City Council Meeting Minutes, September 16, 2019 Page 3 Planning Commission did not support elimination of the storm shelter requirement and unanimously expressed support for the ordinance recommended at its July 18th meeting. That ordinance amends the storm shelter requirement for slab on -grade dwellings by providing more flexibility for homebuilders. It allows for storm protection either internally to the dwelling or within a common building accessible to residents not more than 500 feet from a dwelling. Mr. Morey stated the Planning Department staff concurs with the Planning Commission's recommendation. He stated the City Council's agenda packet includes two drafts, the ordinance recommended by the Planning Commission (Exhibit A) and an ordinance that would delete the storm shelter requirement from the zoning ordinance (Exhibit B). Council Member Hellier asked who determines whether a proposed storm shelter is adequate? He stated he feels the ordinance language provided by the Planning Commission is too ambiguous and does not provide enough guidance for the builders to follow. Mr. Morey explained that staff received feedback from builders indicating that the FEMA standards are too strict. The proposed ordinance allows flexibility, and the builders' specifications would need to be reviewed on a case by case basis by planning/zoning and building inspections staff to determine whether the proposed shelter can withstand certain wind events. Council Member Volk stated she is in favor of eliminating of the storm shelter requirement entirely. She stated she feels homeowners and builders should be allowed to make those decisions without government mandates. Steve Pattee (17125 Fairmont Avenue) and Bob Erickson (19081 Inndale Drive) expressed concerns with eliminating the requirement for storm shelters for slab on -grade dwellings. They urged the council to adopt the ordinance amendment (Exhibit A), as recommended. Mayor Anderson and Council Member Lee stated they support the ordinance as recommended by the Planning Commission and city staff. Motion was made by Wheeler, seconded by Lee, to adopt Ordinance No. 1016 (Exhibit A) amending Section 11-17-27 of the zoning ordinance as recommended by the Planning Commission. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Anderson, Wheeler and Lee Nays, Volk and Hellier 8. Preliminary 2020 Property Tax Levy and Budget Finance Director Jerilyn Erickson presented the preliminary 2020 property tax levy and preliminary 2020 budget. The 2020 property tax levy represents a $2.3 million increase over the 2019 levy. She explained that even though the tax levy is proposed to increase, City Council Meeting Minutes, September 16, 2019 Page 4 the City tax capacity rate is anticipated to decrease. Since 2013, the tax rate has declined primarily due to the significant growth in new construction. The growth of the community and expectations for services puts pressure on the City's resources to provide the necessary personnel, equipment and technology. Property taxes are a primary funding source for many of the services provided to residents and businesses. Motion was made by Hellier, seconded by Wheeler, to approve Resolution No. 19-107 approving the preliminary 2020 property tax levy and the preliminary 2020 budget and setting a budget public hearing to be held on Monday, December 2, 2019. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Anderson, Wheeler, Hellier, Lee, Volk 9. Unfinished business: None 10. New business: None 11. Announcements: Next regular Council meeting, October 7, 2019 Council work session, September 23, 2019 Motion was made by Hellier, seconded by Volk, to adjourn. Mayor Anderson adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Charlene Friedges, City Cler . Douglas Anderson, Mayor