HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-02-19CITY OF LAKEVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
December 2, 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 Wheeler, Hellier and Lee
Absent: Council Member Volk
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 Lakeville Friends
of the Environment to encourage and support the City in its efforts to pursue the Green
Step Cities accreditation. Mr. Miller provided an update on the City's progress to date.
Gary Bungert, 9657 173,4 Street W., addressed the City Council regarding the City's winter
parking ordinance and issuance of parking tickets when there is no snow on the streets.
4. Additional Agenda Information: Mr. Miller provided corrected pages for Item 6t, Labor
Agreement with Teamsters Local No. 320.
5. Presentations/Introductions: None
6. Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Hellier, seconded by Wheeler, to approve the following:
a. Check register review
b. Minutes of the November 18, 2019 City Council meeting
c. Lakeville Water Supply Plan
d. Resolution 19-144 ordering improvements and authorizing preparation of plans and
specifications for Project 20-02, 2020 street reconstruction; and Resolution No. 19-145
ordering improvements and authorizing preparation of plans and specifications for
Project 20-04,170th Street reconstruction
e. Summary Ordinance No. 1018 and Summary Ordinance No. 1019
f. Resolution No. 19-147 electing the non -waiver of statutory municipal tort liability limits
and declining excess liability insurance coverage
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g. Resolution No. 19-148 amending the 2019 General Fund, Communications Fund,
Building Fund and Environmental Resources Fund budgets
h. Agreement with Blackstone Contractors, LLC for Kenwood Trail drain tile installation
and Resolution No. 19-149 amending the 2019 budget
i. Agreement with Jeff Reisinger for removal of snow and ice on sidewalks abutting
urban residential properties
j. Findings of fact and conditional use permit to allow an expansion of the Hypointe
Childcare facility at 8755 Upper 2081h Street W.
k. Ordinance No. 1020 amending Title 11 of the City Code concerning model home signs
Resolution No. 19-150 approving the position classification and pay plan for non-union
employees
m. Resolution No. 19-151 approving 2020 salaries for seasonal employees and instructors
n. Resolution No. 19-152 setting compensation and reimbursement rates for firefighters
o. Agreement with Dakota County for 2020 community waste abatement grant program
p. Findings of fact and interim use permit to allow outdoor display and sales of
recreational vehicles and equipment at Gander Outdoors, 16861 Kenyon Avenue
q. Agreement with Sno-Trackers Snowmobile Club for grooming and maintenance of
cross-country ski and snowmobile trails
r. Resolution No. 19-153 amending the 2019 budgets for the Dodd/Flagstaff roundabout,
City Project 18-05
s. Labor Agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local 384 (Lieutenants) for
2020 and 2021
t. Labor Agreement with Teamsters Local No. 320 (Public Works) for 2020 and 2021
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous
7. Fee Schedule Ordinance and Resolution
Finance Director Jerilyn Erickson provided a brief overview of the proposed changes to the
City's fee schedules as discussed by the City Council at recent work sessions.
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There were no questions or comments.
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Motion was made by Wheeler, seconded by Hellier, to close the public hearing.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Anderson, Wheeler, Hellier, Lee
Motion was made by Wheeler, seconded by Lee, to approve Ordinance No. 1021 adopting
fees and a summary ordinance for publication; and approve Resolution No. 19-154
adopting the 2020 schedule of fees.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes -Wheeler, Hellier, Lee, Anderson
S. 2020 Tax Levy and Budget
Ms. Erickson presented the proposed 2020 budget and tax levy. The tax levy provides
funding for operations, capital, maintenance and debt service. The 2020 tax levy
represents a 6.95% increase over 2019. About 23% of the levy goes toward debt service.
Community growth from new construction is about $235 million and generates $917,000
in property taxes. She pointed out that the City's tax capacity rate continues to decline.
The (annual) tax impact on a median valued home would be about $60 (increase); and
commercial property valued at $1 million would see a $56 increase.
Ms. Erickson stated staff recommends the use of general fund reserves totaling $749,675
for one-time expenditures in the equipment and building funds, building inspections,
elections, ordinance updates and civil defense siren relocation. The 2020 budget includes
two new police officers and a street maintenance, building inspector and GIS technician
position. The Liquor Fund supports about $1.4 million of the City's tax levy.
With respect to the City's long-term debt load, Ms. Erickson stated the City issues debt for
street reconstruction projects and fire trucks. She explained how the issuance of debt is
being managed to address concerns and reduce the long-term debt.
Rob Liebl,17566 Hyacinth Way, asked how the City determines the need for additional
police officers. Mr. Miller stated the factors taken into consideration include population,
the current officer workload and the department's ability to provide service at the level
expected by the community.
Gary Bungert, 9657 173rd Street W., asked how the tax levy increase would be calculated if
new construction was not a factor. Ms. Erickson and Mayor Anderson responded that new
construction produced $917,000 of the $2,082,110 increase in the total tax levy.
Motion was made by Hellier, seconded by Wheeler, to close the public hearing.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Hellier, Lee, Anderson, Wheeler
Motion was made by Hellier, seconded by Lee, to approve the following:
0 Resolution No. 19-155 adopting the 2020 property tax levy
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• Resolution No. 19-156 adopting the 2020 budget
• Resolution No. 19-157 committing General Fund balance for specific purposes
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Lee, Anderson, Wheeler, Hellier
9. Unfinished business: None
10. New business: None
11. Announcements: Next regular Council meeting, December 16, 2019
Next Council work session, December 9, 2019
Mayor Anderson adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Charlene Friedges, City Cler
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�. erson, Mayor