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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
March 16, 2020
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:30 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;
Paul Oehme, Public Works Director; David Olson, Community & Economic Development
Director; Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
3. Citizen Comments: None
4. Additional Agenda Information: None
5. Presentations/Introductions: None
6. Consent Agenda
Mr. Miller asked the City Council to remove the resolutions calling public assessment
hearings for Projects 20-02 and 20-04. The public hearings will be scheduled later.
Motion was made by Hellier, seconded by Wheeler, to approve the following:
a. Check register review
b. Minutes of the March 2, 2020 City Council meeting
c. Minutes of the February 24, 2020 City Council work session
d. (Removed from consent agenda)
e. (Removed from consent agenda)
f. Declaration of permanent drainage and utility easement for 179th Street
improvements, City Project 20-08
g. Agreement with Blackstone Contractors, LLC for 2020 stormwater maintenance, City
Project 20-40
h. Resolution No. 20-23 declaring official intent of the City of Lakeville to reimburse
certain expenditures from the proceeds of bonds to be issued by the City
i. Authorize purchase of Wonderware SCADA software from GS Systems, Inc.
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j. Revised Joint Powers Agreement with Eureka Township for road maintenance
k. Resolution No. 20-24 adopting the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, including the
Comprehensive Sewer Plan
I. Agreement with Hartman Companies for installation of drainage improvements at
Steve Michaud Park, Project 20-19
m. Contract with GQ Stucco and Stone for the Lakeville Area Arts Center
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous
7. Strategic Plan for Economic Development
Mr. Olson presented the 2020-2023 Strategic Plan for Economic Development. The plan
includes a complete description the process used to prepare the plan, a summary of the
2018 Envision Lakeville Update and a summary of the Strengths, Weaknesses,
Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) analysis that was completed with the plan preparation.
The Economic Development Commission recommended four strategic priorities that
became the framework for the new strategic plan document.
Motion was made by Wheeler, seconded by Lee, to approve the 2020-2023 Strategic Plan
for Economic Development as recommended by the Economic Development Commission.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Volk, Anderson, Wheeler, Hellier, Lee
S. COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS CITY OPERATIONS UPDATE
Mayor Anderson extended a message to the community urging all to come together and
support each other as we "flatten the outbreak curve" and slow down the spread of viruses
and illnesses, specifically COVID-19. A local emergency was declared under MN Statute
Chapter 12. This allows the City, if needed, to access special provisions in State Statute.
The City will only advance forward actions that are needed to ensure public safety. The
declaration will be in place until it is no longer necessary.
City Administrator Miller provided a COVID-19/coronavirus city operations update. Non-
essential meetings have been cancelled, city facilities are being closed to the public, and
city employees will be working from remote locations and staggering shifts. He
encouraged residents to follow social media accounts for further updates.
Motion was made by Hellier, seconded by Wheeler, to approve Resolution No. 20-25
extending the period of a mayor -declared local emergency.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Anderson, Wheeler, Hellier, Lee, Volk
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Mr. Miller recommended approval of a temporary COVID-19 leave program, which would
provide leave for benefit earning employees that are quarantined or have contracted
COVID-19. He also recommended approval of a temporary advance sick leave program
that would provide up to 80 hours of sick leave or PTO for employees that do not have
available leave balance for other illnesses not related to COVID-19. The two temporary
programs will sunset after the COVID-19 pandemic is resolved.
Motion was made by Lee, seconded by Hellier, to approve the COVID-19 leave program
and temporary advance sick leave program.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Wheeler, Hellier, Lee, Volk, Anderson
9. Unfinished business: None
10. New business: None
11. Announcements: Next regular Council meeting, April 6, 2020
The March 23, 2020 Council work session was cancelled.
Motion was made by Lee, seconded by Volk, to adjourn.
The meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Charlene Friedges, City Cler
Douglas P. Anderson, Mayor