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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
July 20, 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, Hellier, Lee
Absent: Council Member Wheeler
Staff Present: Justin Miller, City Administrator; Andrea McDowell Poehler, City Attorney;
Jeff Long, Police Chief; David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director; Jerilyn
Erickson, Finance Director; Brenda Visnovec, Liquor Director; Allyn Kuennen, Assistant City
Administrator; Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
3. Citizen Comments: None
4. Additional Agenda Information: Mr. Miller provided a revised resolution authorizing the
sale of general obligation bonds, agenda item 8.
5. Presentations/Introductions:
Liquor Director Visnovec presented the Lakeville Liquors mid-year report.
Chief Long presented a proclamation for National Night Out. Council Member Lee read the
proclamation.
Ms. Erickson presented the Finance Department mid-year report.
6. Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Volk, seconded by Lee, to approve the following:
a. Check register review
b. Minutes of the July 6, 2020 City Council meeting
c. Minutes of the June 22, 2020 City Council work session
d. Resolution No. 20-69 accepting donation from Berean Baptist Church to the Fire
Department
e. Purchase Agreement with Ronald and Marian Knutson for property located at 9653
202nd Street W.
f. Resolution No. 20-70 approving the revised Cedar Hills preliminary plat; and
Ordinance 1033 rezoning property from RST-2 to RM-1
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g. Findings of fact and conditional use permit amendment to allow an expansion of the
Kwik Trip commercial car wash located at 17398 Glacier Way
h. Grant of Permanent and Temporary Easements with Paul and Diane Szurek, Thomas
and Jennifer Born, Lawrence Blanchette, Jr. and Mark McCombs for 175th Street
improvements, Project 20-02
i. Grant of Temporary Parking Easement with Hoffman Construction Company for
County Road 70 improvements, Project 20-05
j. Encroachment Agreement with Magellan Pipeline Company to construct public
roadway (220th Street) within private easement, Project 20-05
k. Resolution No. 20-71 approving a Limited Use Permit with the State of Minnesota
Department of Transportation for the installation of entry signs on I-35 at the County
Road 70 and County Road 46 bridge overpasses
l. Quote terms of Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Taser devices
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes – Volk, Anderson, Hellier, Lee
7. FedEx Lakeville 2nd Addition
Mr. Olson presented the FedEx Lakeville 2nd Addition preliminary and final plat of one lot
on 43.48 acres located at 9331 217th Street W. Phase two consists of an 88,255 square foot
expansion to the maintenance and warehouse buildings, totaling 181,855 square feet of
building area on site. He explained that the project proposes an underground stormwater
treatment system, which frees up the site for building and parking lot construction. The
proposed system meets the state and federal requirements for stormwater treatment. Mr.
Olson explained that the property owner is responsible for annual inspections and
maintenance of the stormwater treatment system.
Motion was made by Hellier, seconded by Volk, to approve Resolution No. 20-72
approving the FedEx Lakeville 2nd Addition preliminary and final plat and Resolution No.
20-73 vacating drainage and utility easements.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes – Anderson, Hellier, Lee, Volk
8. General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020A
Tammy Omdal of Northland Securities presented an overview of the 2020A General
Obligation Bonds. The bonds will finance the City’s street construction projects, the Ames
Arena parking lot and various water projects. The term of the bonds is 10 years, and the
structure of the 2020A bonds is compliant with the City’s debt policy. There were 14 bids
received, and the most favorable proposal was from Piper Sandler & Company of
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Minneapolis at a historically low interest rate of .78% over the life of the bonds. Ms. Omdal
stated the amount of the bonds is being reduced from $15.7 million to $12,735,000.
Motion was made by Lee, seconded by Hellier, to approve Resolution No. 20-74
authorizing issuance, awarding sale, prescribing the form and details and providing for the
payment of $12,735,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020A.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes – Hellier, Lee, Volk, Anderson
9. COVID-19 City Operation Update
Mr. Miller announced that the City has received $4.8 million through the CARES funding to
offset eligible expenses due to COVID-19. Council members discussed whether to reopen
the permanent restrooms at six major city parks, which currently have portable units. Mr.
Miller stated the cost of the portable units is approximately $1,800 to $2,000 per month.
City staff received a quote of $3,400 per month from a private cleaning company to clean
the permanent restrooms for the remainder of the summer.
Council Member Lee stated he was hesitant to reopen the permanent restrooms due to
the current spike in COVID-19 cases and felt the portable units provide more appropriate
social distancing.
Motion was made by Hellier, seconded by Volk, to reopen the park restrooms and enter
into contract with a private company to clean the restrooms for the remainder of this
summer.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes – Volk, Anderson, Hellier
Nay – Lee
10. Unfinished business None
11. New business: None
12. Announcements: Next regular Council meeting, August 3, 2020
Council work session, July 27, 2020
Motion was made by Lee, seconded by Volk, to adjourn.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes – Volk, Anderson, Hellier, Lee
The meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
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Douglas P. Anderson, Mayor