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Home My WebLink AboutItem 06.bCITY OF LAKEVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES November 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, Lee Staff Present: Justin Miller, City Administrator; Andrea McDowell Poehler, City Attorney; John Kornmann, Deputy Police Chief; Paul Oehme, Public Works Director; John Hennen, Parks & Recreation Director; Jerilyn Erickson, Finance Director; Allyn Kuennen, Assistant City Administrator; Charlene Friedges, City Clerk 3. Citizen Comments: A resident who lives near the intersection of Dodd Boulevard and County Road 70 asked if something could be done about the increased noise from County Road 70. 4. Additional Agenda Information: Item 6q was added to the consent agenda. 5. Presentations: Assistant City Administrator Kuennen introduced Liquor Director Tana Wold. Ms. Wold presented a check in the amount of $13,262.05 to the Lakeville Area Arts Center from Lakeville Liquors customers. John Hennen accepted the donation on behalf of the Arts Center. Mr. Hennen presented the Parks & Recreation quarterly report. 6. Consent Agenda Motion was made by Hellier, seconded by Wheeler, to approve the following: a. Check register review b. Minutes of the November 2, 2020 City Council meeting c. Minutes of the November 13, 2020 special Council meeting d. Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County for 2021 waste abatement grant program application e. Agreement with Sunram Construction for Middle Creek restoration at Highview Avenue, Project 20-14, and Resolution No. 20-131 authorizing funding City Council Meeting Minutes, November 16, 2020 Page 2 f. Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County for North Creek Greenway trail, accept professional services proposal from Wenck Associates, Inc., Project 20-26, and Resolution No. 20-132 authorizing funding g. Resolution No. 20-133 granting a franchise extension to Charter Cable Partners, LLC h. Professional Services Agreement with Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services and quotes for replacement of programmable logic controllers at the water treatment plant and wells i. Stormwater maintenance agreement with ISD 194 for Century Middle School j. Accept professional services proposal from SRF Consulting Group, Inc. for parking lot reconstruction at Steve Michaud and Rolling Oaks parks k. Contract with SavATree, LLC for ash tree and stump removal on city property l. Accept quote from Midwest Fence & Manufacturing for fencing at the Police Department m. Materials acquisition from Distinctive Iron, LLC for construction of the Keokuk liquor store n. Master Service Agreement with 121 Benefits for COBRA administration and continuation o. Resolution No. 20-134 amending the compensatory time policy p. Resolution No. 20-135 accepting donations from Lakeville Liquors customers q. Subscription Agreement Estoppel Certificate relating to Walcott Solar, LLC Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes – Volk, Wheeler, Anderson, Hellier, Lee 7. Highview Avenue Public Hearing Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing to consider improvements to Highview Avenue between 175th Street W. and 160th Street W. (CSAH 46), Project 21-03. City Engineer Zach Johnson provided an overview of the proposed improvements, which include street rehabilitation, water distribution and sanitary sewer maintenance. The total estimated project cost is $2.2 million, with 40% being assessed to the benefiting property owners consistent with the City’s assessment policy. There were no questions or comments from the audience. City Council Meeting Minutes, November 16, 2020 Page 3 Motion was made by Volk, seconded by Hellier, to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes – Wheeler, Anderson, Hellier, Lee, Volk Motion was made by Hellier, seconded by Volk, to approve Resolution No. 20-136 ordering improvements and authorizing preparation of plans and specifications for Highview Avenue, Project 21-03. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes – Anderson, Hellier, Lee, Volk, Wheeler 8. Tax Abatement Public Hearing Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing relating to a tax abatement under the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA), issuance of general obligation tax abatement bonds and issuance and sale of general obligation bonds for financing energy saving improvements to Ames and Hasse ice arenas. Finance Director Erickson provided a brief overview of the proposed bond sale. There were no questions or comments from the audience. Motion was made by Hellier, seconded by Wheeler, to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes – Hellier, Lee, Volk, Wheeler, Anderson Motion was made by Volk, seconded by Hellier to approve the following: • Resolution No. 20-137 relating to a tax abatement under the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA), General Obligation Tax Abatement Bonds, granting the abatement and approving issuance of the bonds; • Resolution No. 20-138 authorizing issuance and sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A; and • Resolution No. 20-139 approving an interfund loan. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes – Lee, Volk, Wheeler, Anderson, Hellier 9. Arris Apartments Matthew Knutson of Kami Holdings, LLC requested approval of the Arris Apartments preliminary and final plat, conditional use permit and easement vacation to allow construction of a 197-unit apartment building at Kenrick Avenue and 173rd Street W. He provided an overview of the project with emphasis on modifications that were made to address the concerns raised by the neighbors to the east. Planning Consultant Daniel Licht presented the planning report. The subject site is zoned M-1, Mixed Use I-35 Corridor District, consistent with the 2040 Land Use Plan. Multiple family dwellings are allowed as a conditional use in the M-1 District subject to the performance standards set forth by the zoning and subdivision ordinance. The proposed City Council Meeting Minutes, November 16, 2020 Page 4 building is four stories and meets the architectural requirements in terms of exterior design. The developer has positioned the building as far west on the property as possible and has also stepped back the height of the building so that it is only three stories at the east end adjacent to the existing single-family homes. Mr. Licht provided detailed information related to access, off-street parking, landscape buffer screening, exterior lighting and park dedication. The Planning Commission recommended a stipulation requiring the developer to construct a sidewalk on the east side of Kenrick Avenue from 173rd Street to 175th Street. Parking will be prohibited along both sides of 173rd Street adjacent to the site. City Engineer Zach Johnson explained that a traffic study demonstrated that Kenrick Avenue has adequate capacity for the traffic generated by the proposed development. The site plan has been designed to anticipate future realignment of Kenrick Avenue as part of the City’s long-term plan for the I-35/CSAH 50 interchange. Council members raised several concerns about the project. They asked about possible access to the site from Kenrick Avenue through the Fleet Farm property and designated right and left turn lanes on Kenrick Avenue to address traffic and site visibility issues. They suggested that underground parking for tenants should be required, not optional. They also asked about parking lot access, landscape maintenance and property management. Mayor Anderson invited public comments. The following individuals spoke: Brian Bross, 17289 Joy Court Trevor Radner, 17331 Joy Avenue Michael Oberg, 17308 Joy Avenue Mark Hrubes, 17281 Joy Court Rod Vredenberg, 17282 Joplin Avenue Kyle Schiffler, 17248 Joy Court Joel Inskeep, 17257 Joy Court The developer and city staff responded to the concerns raised by the council members and residents. Mr. Licht explained that the zoning ordinance establishes criteria by which the City must consider when reviewing a development application, which include consistency with the comprehensive plan, compatibility with the surrounding land uses, compliance with the city code, adequate transportation infrastructure and impact on city service capabilities. Motion was made by Hellier, seconded by Volk, to table consideration of the Arris Apartments preliminary and final plat, conditional use permit and easement vacation until the December 7, 2020 City Council meeting to allow staff to address the following questions and concerns: access to the site from the Fleet Farm property, designated right and left turn lanes, underground parking requirements, landscape maintenance requirements and pool closing time. City Council Meeting Minutes, November 16, 2020 Page 5 Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes – Volk, Wheeler, Anderson, Hellier, Lee 10. COVID-19 City Operation Update The City Administrator provided a COVID-19 city operation update. 11. Unfinished business: None 12. New business: None 13. Announcements: Next regular Council meeting, December 7, 2020 Council work session, November 23, 2020 Motion was made by Wheeler, seconded by Volk, to adjourn. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes – Wheeler, Anderson, Hellier, Lee, Volk The meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m. Respectfully submitted, _____________________________________ Charlene Friedges, City Clerk ______________________________________ Douglas P. Anderson, Mayor