HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-25-2021CITY OF LAKEVILLE
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES
January 25, 2021
1. Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Members present: Mayor Anderson, Council Members Hellier, Bermel, Lee, and Volk
Members absent: None.
Staff present: Justin Miller, City Administrator; Allyn Kuennen, Assistant City Administrator;
Paul Oehme, Public Works Director; Zach Johnson, City Engineer; Tamara Wallace, Deputy
Clerk
2. Citizen Comments
None.
3. 2022 Construction Projects
Mr. Oehme provided an overview of the 210th Street Reconstruction Project as well as the Dodd
Blvd. & 1791 Street Improvement Project which are both scheduled to begin in 2022. The 210th
Street Reconstruction Project is estimated at $13,320,421, and will include widening the street
with curb/ gutter, trail installation, stormwater infrastructure and public utility improvements,
and a proposed single lane roundabout at the intersection of Dodd Blvd.
The City will partner with Dakota County for the Dodd Blvd. & 179" Street Improvement project
which consists of changing Dodd Blvd. to an urban City collector roadway, installing trails and
stormwater infrastructure, and constructing a new 4 -lane divided County highway from Hayes
Avenue to Cedar Avenue. The estimated cost of this project is $2,070.460.
The Council discussed the safety enhancements to these projects, the project cost spreadsheet,
park dedication allocation, construction staging/ temporary signage, speed advisory signs, trail
plans to increase safety mobility, pedestrian crossings/ crossing lights, roadway surveys, truck
noise, potential grading changes, and funding opportunities including the Safe Routes to School
Program, grants, and federal dollars.
The Council did not feel the installation of a roundabout at Dodd & Foliage Avenue was
necessary considering the proposed safety improvements that will reduce traffic congestion and
change traffic flow to this area. Based on past practices and projects, the Council felt the mill and
overlay section of the 210th Street Reconstruction Project should be City -funded; and directed
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staff to bring back additional information on the placement of flashing crossing lights along the
corridor, as well as alternatives to installing trails on both sides of the street.
4. Ordinance and Policy Approval Process
At the January retreat the Council indicated they would like to discuss the approval process for
ordinances and policies as there is currently no formal procedure. Historically most issues are
either brought to a standing committee - such as personnel or public safety, etc., otherwise to a
work session meeting for Council discussion. However, if the issue is considered more routine/
administrative in nature it is placed on the City Council's regular meeting agenda.
The Council discussed ways to standardize the procedures when introducing a new policy or
ordinance including additional ways to gain public involvement, instances in which public
comment cannot take place such as certain personnel matters, and additional methods to
publicize all committee meeting minutes. The Council agreed that new ordinances and policies
should minimally go through a standing commission prior to being placed on a City Council
agenda, unless staff has cited a reason it should not. In addition, the Council can always deviate
from this policy should they feel an item on a regular City Council meeting agenda should be
pulled for further review at a work session.
5. Committee and Commission Chair Selection Process
Another topic brought forward during the January City Council retreat was the selection process
to determine chairs/ officers for the various city committees and commissions. Staff outlined the
procedures for each committee which include the Planning Commission, Finance Committee,
Economic Development Commission, and the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources
Committee. The Council reviewed the protocol for each meeting and directed staff to put
together a document that would outline a structured nomination process to provide to all boards.
6. Envision Lakeville Community Conversations on Race Update
Mayor Anderson and Council Member Lee provided an update on the `Community
Conversations on Race' which held its second session on Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The Council discussed how to gain more community involvement and additional perspectives,
format/ potential timeframe for the third session, a final face-to-face event to gather those who
have participated, and future plans - including the possibility of hosting these conversations on
smaller scales within neighborhoods.
7. Items for Future Discussion
The Humane Society has asked the Council to consider an ordinance banning puppy mill sales
within the city.
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9.
Committee/ City Administrator Updates
Mr. Miller reminded of the upcoming MLC Regional Legislative Breakfast which will be held
virtually this Friday, January 29.
Mayor Anderson will attend his first Transportation Plans Technical Advisory Committee
meeting this Thursday, January 28. Mayor Anderson and Justin Miller recently met with
Representative Angie Craig's staff again concerning railroad storage within the community.
Council Member Hellier will attend the first Dakota Broadband meeting of the year on February
10; he asked Council Members for any feedback they would like brought forward at the meeting.
Council Member Lee attended the I -35W Solutions meeting which focused on the legislative
priorities document and had extensive conversations about the Kenrick Avenue Park & Ride. He
also attended the first half of the Fire Relief Board which reviewed the agenda format and officers.
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Tamar Wallace, Deputy City Clerk
Douglas P. Anderson, Mayor