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Home My WebLink About12-07-20CITY OF LAKEVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES December 7, 2020 Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. via teleconference. 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; Jerilyn Erickson, Finance Director; Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Charlene Friedges, City Clerk 3. Citizen Comments: None 4. Additional Agenda Information: None S. Presentations: Chief Long presented the Police Department quarterly report. 6. Consent Agenda Council member Lee requested Item 6d be removed for discussion. Motion was made by Hellier, seconded by Lee, to approve the following: a. Check register review b. Minutes of the November 16, 2020 City Council meeting c. Minutes of the November 23, 2020 City Council work session d. (Removed from consent agenda) e. Acknowledge receipt of amended abstract of votes cast in the November 3, 2020 General Election f. Appointment of Scott Thureen and Natalie Walker to the Black Dog Watershed Management Organization Board of Commissioners g. Ordinance No. 1037 amending Title 3, Chapter 1, of the Lakeville City Code concerning liquor license fees h. Resolution No. 20-141 accepting donation to the Fire Department from the Lakeville Public Safety Foundation City Council Meeting Minutes, December 7, 2020 Page 2 L Resolution No. 20-142 electing the non -waiver of statutory municipal tort liability limits and declining excess liability insurance coverage j. Resolution No. 20-143 amending the Lakeville Fire Relief Association Bylaws relating to pension benefit levels k. Resolution No. 20-144 approving position classification and pay plan for non-union employees I. COVID-19 leave policy amendment m. Agreement with Bollig and Sons, Inc. for demolition of a home located at 9653 202nd Street W. n. Change order with McDowall Company for city hall rooftop unit replacement o. Ordinance No. 1038 amending the Lakeville City Code regarding collection of mixed municipal solid waste in accordance with Dakota County Ordinance No. 110, and Summary Ordinance No. 1038 for publication p. Stormwater maintenance agreement with Meridian Blue Holdings, LLC q. Goose Lake Second Addition final plat extension r. Resolution No. 20-145 approving Airlake Development 8th Addition preliminary and final plat; and Resolution No. 20-146 vacating easements s. Encroachment agreement with John Roadfeldt for private improvements in public easements t. Public improvement and special assessment agreement with Northern Gopher Enterprises and Resolution No. 20-147 approving reassessment for Improvement Project 20-02 u. Accept professional services proposal from Bolton & Menk for Jacquard Avenue/CSAH 70 intersection improvements v. Partial release of development contract for Creekside Business Park w. Building inspection services contract with Inspectron, Inc. x. Policy for temporary outdoor customer service areas y. Agreement with Jeff Reisinger Lawn Service for snow and ice removal City Council Meeting Minutes, December 7, 2020 Page 3 z. Authorize the City Administrator to sign a subrecipient agreement with DARTS for Community Development Block Grant funded programs aa. Professional services agreement with Sonya Eastham Consulting, LLC bb. Professional services agreement with Brent Richter Consulting, LLC Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Volk, Wheeler, Anderson, Hellier, Lee Item 6d Council members considered an earlier starting time for regular meetings and work sessions. After discussion, it was agreed that regularly scheduled meetings shall begin at 6:30 p.m. Motion was made by Lee, seconded by Hellier, to approve Resolution No. 20-140 setting dates of regular city council meetings and work sessions in 2021. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Wheeler, Anderson, Hellier, Lee, Volk 7. Fee Schedules Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing on the adoption of a fee schedule by ordinance. Finance Director Erickson highlighted the proposed fee adjustments as discussed at the October and November council work sessions. She provided detailed information regarding the proposed utility rate changes. A comprehensive utility study will be performed in 2021; and a moratorium on new enrollment to the senior discount program will be effective January 1, 2021. Ms. Erickson explained that city staff is looking at additional communication efforts to educate residents on rate increases and the impact of water consumption on their bills. Jonathan Rice, 16336 Durango Trail, spoke in support of the senior discount program and urged the council to reconsider implementing a moratorium on new enrollment. Council Member Volk explained that the purpose of the moratorium is to allow the city council to take a more in depth look at the water rates and senior discount program. Motion was made by Wheeler, seconded by Volk, to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Anderson, Hellier, Lee, Volk, Wheeler Motion was made by Wheeler, seconded by Lee, to adopt Ordinance No. 1039 adopting fees, Summary Ordinance No. 1039 for publication and Resolution No. 20-148 adopting the 2021 schedule of fees. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Hellier, Lee, Volk, Wheeler, Anderson City Council Meeting Minutes, December 7, 2020 Page 4 8. 2021 Budget and Tax Levy Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing on the proposed 2021 budget and tax levy. Finance Director Erickson presented the proposed budget and tax levy. The 2021 tax levy is $33,911,570 which is less than the preliminary tax levy approved in September and represents a 5.87% increase over 2020. She explained the impact of community growth from new construction on the city's tax capacity rate. The city portion of taxes on a median valued home would increase about $35, and the impact on commercial property valued at $1 million is about $317. There are no new staff positions proposed in 2021. Ms. Erickson also provided a detailed overview of the various factors that impact property taxes. There were no comments from the public. Motion was made by Hellier, seconded by Volk, to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Lee, Volk, Wheeler, Anderson, Hellier Motion was made by Hellier, seconded by Lee, to approve the following: • Resolution No. 20-149 adopting the 2021 tax levy • Resolution No. 20-150 adopting the 2021 budget • Resolution No. 20-151 committing general fund balance for specific purposes • Resolution No. 20-152 granting budget amendment authority to the city administrator Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Volk, Wheeler, Anderson, Hellier, Lee 9. Arris Apartments Matthew Knutson of Kami Holdings, LLC provided a brief overview of the site plan modifications that were made by the development team to address concerns raised at the November 16th council meeting. Mr. Morey provided a detailed overview of the revised site improvements, which include a right turn lane on Kenrick Avenue at 1731 Street. The developer has also agreed to widen 1731 Street to allow separate turn lanes onto Kenrick Avenue. The landscape warranty has been extended from one year to two years, and maintenance of the existing evergreen trees in the buffer yard will be required for two years. Outdoor pool hours will be limited, and the height of the pool privacy fence on the east side will be increased from six to eight feet. Council Member Hellier voiced concerns regarding inadequate green space protection and potential traffic congestion. Brian Bross,17289 Joy Court, stated his concerns regarding the potential impact of this development on the future intersection design at County Road 50 and 1-35. City Council Meeting Minutes, December 7, 2020 Page 5 Motion was made by Lee, seconded by Wheeler, to approve the following: • Resolution No. 20-153 approving Arris Apartments preliminary and final plat • Resolution No. 20-154 vacating easements • Resolution No. 20-155 designating "no parking" areas on 173rd Street W. • Findings of fact and conditional use permit to allow a multiple family use with a building height greater than 48 feet Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Wheeler, Anderson, Lee, Volk Nay - Hellier 10. COVID-19 Business/Resident Support Programs Council members discussed potential programs to assist local businesses and residents impacted by recent closures. Further discussion was deferred to the December 141h work session. 11. COVID-19 City Operations Update Mr. Miller provided a COVID-19 city operations update. 12. Unfinished business: None 13. New business: None 14. Announcements: Next regular Council meeting, December 21, 2020 Council work session, December 14, 2020 Motion was made by Wheeler, seconded by Hellier, to adjourn. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Anderson, Hellier, Lee, Volk, Wheeler The meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Charlene Friedges, City C Douglas P. Anderson, Mayor