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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
September 21, 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, 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; Charlene Friedges, City
Clerk
3. Citizen Comments:
Alex Kimm,19295 Hillcrest Avenue, expressed frustration regarding the recent increase in
the City's water rates. He asked the City Council to consider billing monthly instead of
quarterly and asked for a system whereby residents could periodically look up their water
usage.
Mr. Miller stated the City of Lakeville conducted a utility rate study in 2017. The results of
that study and additional information explaining the utility rate tier system is available on
the City's website. He encouraged anyone who is experiencing higher than normal water
usage to contact the utility billing department.
Pat Owens, 16023 Excelsior Drive, asked the City Council to consider lowering the speed
limit on Excelsior Drive and Dodd Lane to 20 mph.
4. Additional Agenda Information: None
S. Presentations/Introductions:
The City Council approved a proclamation declaring October 1-7 Manufacturers Week in
the City of Lakeville. A manufacturers appreciation breakfast and panel discussion will be
held on Friday, October 9th at the Holiday Inn.
6. Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Lee, seconded by Wheeler, to approve the following:
a. Check register review
b. Minutes of the September 8, 2020 City Council meeting
c. Resolution No. 20-104 amending and restating Resolution No. 20-84 related to 2020
CARES Act Grant for Federal election funding
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d. Resolution No. 20-105 approving the Third Amended and Restated Joint Powers
Agreement establishing the 1-35W Solutions Alliance
e. Site Improvement Performance Agreement and Stormwater Maintenance Agreement
with JD Woodcraft
f. Resolution No. 20-106 approving Spirit of Brandtjen Farm 23rd Addition final plat and
Resolution No. 20-107 designating no parking areas
g. (Removed from consent agenda)
h. Resolution No. 20-108 approving health insurance rates for 2021
i. Accept proposal from Galls, LLC for Police Department safety equipment
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Volk, Wheeler, Anderson, Hellier, Lee
Item 6g
Council Member Volk requested postponing adoption of this ordinance until after the
council members have had a chance to review and discuss it at an upcoming work session.
Motion was made by Lee, seconded by Volk, to move this item to the September 28, 2020
City Council work session.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Wheeler, Anderson, Hellier, Lee, Volk
7. Assessment Hearing - Street Reconstruction, Project 20-02
Public Works Director Paul Oehme provided a brief overview of the 2020 street
reconstruction project. Monica Heil of WSB presented the feasibility report cost estimates,
bid results, funding sources and proposed assessments. She provided a detailed overview
of the assessment terms and the city's assessment policy.
Mr. Miller recommended the City Council take public comments at this time and then
continue the public hearing to the next regular City Council meeting due to an
administrative error in the public hearing notice.
The following property owners voiced their opposition to the proposed assessments
and/or asked questions about the project and the City's assessment policy:
Michael Tzenis, 11285 172"d Street W.
Gary and Donna Green,17060 Judicial Road
Lorenz Harms, 12008168th Street W.
Alden Miles, 12226168th Street W.
Tom Vogen,17557 Kodiak Court
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Ms. Heil and City staff responded to the questions and provided additional detailed
information about the project and assessments.
Motion was made by Volk, seconded by Wheeler, to continue the public hearing to the
October 5, 2020 City Council meeting.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes -- Anderson, Hellier, Lee, Volk, Wheeler
8. Assessment Hearing -170th Street, Project 20-04
Public Works Director Paul Oehme provided a brief overview of the street improvements
to1701h Street W. from Flagstaff Avenue to Pilot Knob Road.
Mr. Miller recommended the City Council take public comments at this time and then
continue the public hearing to the next regular City Council meeting due to an
administrative error in the public hearing notice.
There were no public comments.
Motion by Hellier, seconded by Wheeler, to continue the public hearing to the October 5,
2020 City Council meeting.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Hellier, Lee, Volk, Wheeler, Anderson
9. COVID-19 City Operation Update
The City Administrator provided a COVID-19 city operation update.
10. Unfinished business: None
11. New business: None
12. Announcements: Next regular Council meeting, October 5, 2020
Council work session, September 28, 2020
Motion was made by Volk, seconded by Lee, to adjourn.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes -Lee, Volk, Wheeler, Anderson, Hellier
The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Charlene Friedges, City Cle
Douglas P. Anderson, Mayor