HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-19-2021CITY OF LAKEVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
July 19, 2021
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Anderson, Council Members Bermel, Hellier, Lee, Volk
Staff Present: Justin Miller, City Administrator; Andrea McDowell Poehler, City Attorney;
Jeff Long, Police Chief; Paul Oehme, Public Works Director; Daryl Morey, Planning Director;
Jerilyn Erickson, Finance Director; John Hennen, Parks & Recreation Director; Allyn
Kuennen, Assistant City Administrator; Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
3. Citizen Comments:
Amber Grochocinski, 19885 Henley Lane, expressed concerns regarding an inground
swimming pool on her neighbor's property that does not have a properly constructed fence
around it. She expressed frustration with the lack of enforcement of the City's building code
related to pool fencing.
Mayor Anderson stated the council and city staff are aware of this situation and have been in
contact with the homeowner to resolve the matter.
4. Additional Agenda Information:
• No additional agenda information
5. Presentations/Introductions:
• Public Works Director Paul Oehme and Robyn Hoerr of the MN Rural Water
Association presented information about the City's Wellhead Protection Plan.
• Director Jerilyn Erickson presented the Finance Department Mid -Year Report.
• Director Tana Wold presented the Liquor Department Mid -Year Report.
• Chief Long presented a proclamation for National Night Out.
6. Consent Agenda:
Mayor Anderson asked that the Crystal Park final plat resolution (Item 6i) be removed from
the consent agenda.
Motion was made by Volk, seconded by Lee, to approve the following:
a. Check Register Summary
CITY COUNCIL Minutes, July 19, 2021
b. Minutes of the 7/6/2021 City Council Meeting
c. Minutes of the June 28, 2021 City Council work session
d. Minutes of the June 16, 2021 City Council Special work session
e. Arris Apartments Partial Release of Development Contract
f. Approval of the 2021-2022 Hunting Map
g. Amendment to amended and restated development contract with Raising Cane's
Restaurants LLC
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h. Site Improvement Performance Agreement and Stormwater Maintenance Agreement
with Molldrem Family Dentist
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - Anderson, Bermel, Hellier, Lee, Volk
Motion was made by Hellier, seconded by Lee, to approve Resolution No. 21-92 approving
the Crystal Park final plat.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Bermel, Hellier, Lee, Volk
Anderson abstained due to a conflict of interest.
7. Resolution Authorizing Issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021C
Jessica Green of Northland Securities presented details of the General Obligation Series 2021C
bond sale. Bond proceeds will fund street reconstruction and various water projects. The
bonds have a general obligation pledge, with expected repayment from a combination of
property taxes, special assessments, and Water Operating Fund revenue. Moody's Investors
Service has upgraded the City's bond rating to "Aaa", the highest possible rating.
Hilltop Securities, Inc. submitted the low bid with a true interest cost .9% for the 10 -year
bonds. The final par amount was reduced from $7,920,000 to $6,915,000.
Motion was made by Bermel, seconded by Hellier, to approve Resolution No. 21-93
Authorizing Issuance, Awarding Sale, Prescribing the Form and Details and Providing for the
Payment of $6,915,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021C.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Anderson, Bermel, Hellier, Lee, Volk
CITY COUNCIL Minutes, July 19, 2021
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8. Airlake Station Second Addition/Apple Auto Group
Chris Gulbrandson, on behalf of Gulbrandson Real Estate, LLC and Apple Auto Group,
requested Council approval of the Airlake Station Second Addition preliminary and final plat
and a conditional use permit for an automotive dealership.
Planning Director Morey presented the staff report. The Airlake Station Second Addition
preliminary and final plat consists of one lot totaling 10.3 acres located south of Lakeville
Boulevard and east of Cedar Avenue in Airlake Industrial Park. A conditional use permit will
allow construction of a 66,445 square foot, two level automotive dealership with major auto
repair and outdoor display and sales. The outdoor display and sales area will exceed 30% of
the building floor area, requiring a conditional use permit. A conditional use permit is also
requested to allow an exception to the exterior building material requirements. The property
is zoned C-2, Highway Commercial District. The proposed plat meets the goals and objectives
of the 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
Motion was made by Hellier, seconded by Volk, to approve Resolution No. 21-94 approving
the Airlake Station Second Addition preliminary and final plat, the Apple Auto Group
conditional use permit and findings of fact.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Anderson, Hellier, Lee, Volk
Bermel abstained due to a conflict of interest.
9. Unfinished business: None
10. New business: None
11. Announcements:
• Next Regular Meeting, August 2, 2021
• Next Work Session, July 26, 2021
Motion was made by Volk, seconded by Bermel, to adjourn.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - Anderson, Bermel, Hellier, Lee, Volk
The meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
7Weectfully sub fitted,
Charlene Friedges, Cityrk
Douglas P.