HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-22-2021CITY OF LAKEVILLE
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES
February 22, 2021
1. Council Member Hellier called the meeting to order at 6:48 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Members present: Mayor Anderson (via Zoom), Council Members Hellier, Bermel, Lee, and
Volk
Members absent: None.
Staff present: Justin Miller, City Administrator; Allyn Kuennen, Assistant City Administrator;
Dave Olson, Community & Economic Development Director; Daryl Morey, Planning Director;
John Hennen, Parks & Recreation Director; Jerilyn Erickson, Finance Director; Tamara Wallace,
Deputy Clerk
2. Moment of Silence and Flag Pledge.
3. Citizen Comments
None.
4. Continental Timberland Requests
Mr. Morey and Mr. Olson presented the item which included two requests from developers to
amend the City's Comprehensive Plan to change land currently designated for commercial use.
The first request is from Timberland Partners who is proposing a development, Sundance TH at
Lakeville, which will consist of 188 townhome units on an 18.7 -acre parcel located in the
northwest quadrant of 162nd Street & Buckhill Road. The second request is from Continental
Properties who is proposing a 288 multiple family unit development, Authentix Lakeville, that
will be located on a 19.6 -acre parcel north of 2101 Street and west of Keokuk Avenue. Both the
Economic Development and Planning Commissions have reviewed the proposals and were
supportive. Representatives from each development provided a brief overview of their projects
which are both in the preliminarily planning phase with some details not known at this time.
The Council reviewed the proposals and asked each developer questions about their project
including site buffers and easements, how long the developers typically own the project, local
traffic, neighboring parks, amenities, working with the local school districts to account for
student/ family growth in the community, and demographics of each project. The Council also
discussed the Area Median Income requirements (AMI), the Metropolitan Council guidelines/
goals for cities to establish more affordable housing units, and workforce housing and property
management where applicable.
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The Council did not need to take any formal action at this meeting, but preliminarily were
comfortable with the developers exploring next steps and bringing details of each project back to
future meetings for further discussion and review.
5. Food Truck Ordinance Updates
On June 5, 2017 the City Council adopted an ordinance to ensure the safe operation of food
trucks in downtown Lakeville. Fire Chief Meyer provided an outline of the current food truck
permitting process - a vendor submits a permit to the Fire Department for review, the food truck
is then inspected (cooking hood system, fire extinguisher, fuel source, current MN Health
Department certification), and the vendor must submit written consent from the property owner
to park their food truck. The vendor must also provide a Certificate of insurance for $1,000,000
liability, proof of Mobile Food Unit license/ permit from the MN Department of Health, site
plan/ drawing, and payment for an annual license ($150) or a daily license ($50). Since adoption
of the ordinance, 33 licenses have been issued to food truck vendors. The Public Safety
Committee has preliminarily discussed changes to the food truck policy and is bringing this item
forward for Council input on potential changes such as adjusting the annual permit fee to $50
and revisions to the ordinance.
The Council considered the current ordinance and the possibility to move to an annual food
truck license with the ability to have a one-time permit for instances such as a graduation party or
wedding, allowing food trucks in other areas of the city outside of downtown, safety concerns
with a food truck being in front of a business versus in a residential neighborhood, and whether
there have been any discussions on an annual county/ statewide food truck license or a
consortium with neighboring cities. The Council also reviewed the checklist of items needed by
food truck vendors and clarified how long the process takes for a vendor to obtain a license.
Staff will take the Council's input back to the Public Safety Committee and bring a revised food
truck ordinance recommendation forward at one of next month's City Council meetings.
6. Dakota County Broadband Indefeasible Right to Use (IRU)
Item was removed from the agenda.
7. 2021B Bond Issuance - Keokuk Liquor Store
Ms. Erickson presented the 2021B bond issuance for the construction of the Keokuk liquor store.
The bond is estimated to be $6,005,000 on a 20 -year term, and would be used to fund the
construction, design, and construction management costs of the project; while the liquor funds
would be used to cover the furniture, fixtures, technology, and remaining permit costs, as well as
any contingency costs associated with the construction. The project costs in the packet materials
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reflect the total construction costs as presented to the Council in December 2020 when the
project was approved. The structure of the 2021B bonds is in compliance with the City's Debt
Policy which ensures at least 50% of the principal will be retired within 10 years.
Staff did send out an updated proforma which reflects the City's 2020 yearend performance as
well as the principal and interest payments of the 2021B debt, any budget changes, and increased
depreciation expense. The updated proforma did show that the 10 -year impact from 2021- 2030
was a $234,000 reduction in cash as compared to what was presented to the Council previously,
which is primarily due to interest reduction, increased depreciation expense, increased
technology transfers, and principle costs within that 10 year timeframe.
At the March 15, 2021 City Council meeting, the Council will hold a public hearing on the
proposal of a property tax abatement levy by the City for all commercial properties west of
Interstate 35 near County Road 70 (excluding vacant, City -owned, and two theatre parking lots)
and twenty residential properties on 2051 and 2041 Street West. The Council will also consider
the approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance of general obligation tax abatement bonds.
Staff is seeking any Council feedback on the 2021B debt issuance; Tammy Omdal from
Northland Securities was on hand to answer Council questions.
The Council reviewed the 2021B Finance Plan and clarified the updated proforma. Ms. Erickson
also outlined the difference between going with a higher principal payment in the first 10 years
versus even payments throughout the 20 year term, was only $7,000; the Council agreed that
switching to an even repayment structure for the 2021B bonds would see more flexibility and
maintain cash. No further Council action was needed at this meeting; the first action will take
place at the March 15 City Council meeting.
Break from 8:18 p.m. - 8:25 p.m.
8. Commission and Committee Application Review
The Council chose their appointments for the 2021 Advisory Board Commissions for formal
presentation at the March 1 City Council Meeting.
9. Items for Future Discussion
Review of each advisory board/ commission's structure and duties.
10. Committee/ City Administrator Updates
Mayor Anderson attended the Regional Council of Mayors meeting which remains active in
conversations with both Commissioner Grove from DEED as well as Commissioner Malcolm
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from the Minnesota Department of Health. The Regional Council of Mayor's next meeting will
be held on March 15 discussing the topic of mental illness.
Council member Lee did not attend the I -35W Solutions meeting but reported the group is
looking to reprioritize and restructure some of the projects. He also provided an update on the
"Conversations on Race"- the planning group met and are very close to finalizing the 3rd
installment of those discussions which will take place on Saturday, March 6. The group is looking
to integrate the goals of the Envision Lakeville plan; the Council suggested inviting past members
who were on the original Envision Lakeville taskforce to attend this dialogue.
Council Member Hellier attended the Dakota Broadband Board (DBB) meeting - he reported
that he was elected to serve as Chair of that committee and that LTD would be presenting to the
DBB at their next board meeting. Council Member Hellier will also be testifying on the
municipal salary cap legislation.
Council Member Bermel attended some training for the Dakota Communications Center (DCC).
Council Member Volk indicated there were lots of new members on the DCC as well as a new
Chair for the group. The Arenas Board met and has decided to explore the possibility of an
outdoor ice concept and dryland training facility.
The meeting adjourned at 9:28 p.m.
allace, Deputy City Clerk
Douglas P. Anderson, Mayor