HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-04-2021CITY OF LAKEVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
October 04, 2021
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Anderson, Council Members Hellier, Lee, Volk
Absent: Council Member Bermel
Staff Present: Andrea McDowell Poehler, City Attorney; Justin Miller, City Administrator;
Jeff Long, Police Chief; Paul Oehme, Public Works Director; David Olson, Community &
Economic Development Director; Jerilyn Erickson, Finance Director; John Hennen, Parks &
Recreation Director; Allyn Kuennen, Assistant City Administrator; Charlene Friedges, City
Clerk
3. Citizen Comments:
• John Rice, 16336 Durango Trail, expressed frustration with the delay in implementing a
utility rate structure. He implored the city council to reinstate a utility rate discount for
senior citizens. Mayor Anderson stated the utility rate study will be discussed again at
the Council's October 251 work session.
4. Additional Agenda Information:
• No additional agenda information
5. Presentations/Introductions:
• Paul Oehme presented the Public Works quarterly report.
6. Consent Agenda:
Council members removed items 6k and 6o from the consent agenda.
Motion was made by Volk, seconded by Hellier, to approve the following:
a. Check Register Summary
b. Minutes of the 9/20/2021 City Council Meeting
c. Minutes of the September 27, 2021 City Council work session
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d. Professional Services Agreement with Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker LLC and Resolution
No. 21-138 amending the General Fund Budget
e. Joint Powers Agreement with City of Farmington for sanitary sewer maintenance
f. Resolution No. 21-126 Calling a Public Hearing Relating to the Imposition of a Service
Charge for Special Service District No. 1
g. The Pillars of Lakeville Senior Housing Consent to Assignment of Site Improvement
Performance Agreement
h. Resolution No. 21-127 Appointing Election Judges for the November 2, 2021 City Park
Bond Referendum
i. Agreement with Fenne's Outdoor Services LLC for Snow Removal
j. Release of Development Contract for Hoppe Marketplace 3rd Addition
k. (Removed from consent agenda)
1. Amendment to Public Improvement and Special Assessment Agreement and Resolution
No. 21-133 Related to Launch Park Third Addition Special Assessments
m. Resolution No. 21-129 Awarding Contract to Ashwill Companies for 165th Street
Watershed Drainage System Improvements and Resolution No. 21-130 Authorizing
Funding
n. Resolution No. 21-131 Awarding Contract to Minnesota Dirt Works, Inc. for 2021
Miscellaneous Stormwater Improvements
o. (Removed from consent agenda)
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - Anderson, Hellier, Lee, Volk
Items 6k and 6o
Council members Hellier and Volk asked questions about the proposed COVID-19 leave
program and vaccination incentive program. City Administrator Miller responded.
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Motion was made by Hellier, seconded by Lee, to approve Resolution No. 21-128 approving
an Interim COVID-19 Leave Program for Vaccinated Employees and Resolution No. 21-132
adopting a Voluntary COVID-19 Vaccination Incentive Program.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Anderson, Hellier, Lee, Volk
7. Public Hearing on Proposed Capital Improvement Plan and Street Reconstruction Plan
Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing on the proposed 2022-2026 Capital Improvement
Plan and Street Reconstruction Plan.
Ms. Erickson explained that the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) provides the financial
framework for our community's infrastructure improvements for the next five years. She
explained that this five-year planning document articulates the planned funding sources and
project estimates. It does not obligate the City to move forward with any of the projects or to
issue bonds.
Ms. Erickson and City Engineer Zach Johnson talked about potential funding opportunities,
the city's long-range financial plan and the ongoing collaboration between the City and
Dakota County for cost share participation.
There were no public comments.
Motion was made by Hellier, seconded by Volk, to close the public hearing.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - Anderson, Hellier, Lee, Volk
Motion was made by Hellier, seconded by Lee, to approve Resolution No. 21-134 adopting the
2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan, Resolution No. 21-135 adopting the 2022-2026 Street
Reconstruction Plan and Resolution No. 21-136 Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse
Certain Expenditures from Bond Proceeds
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Anderson, Hellier, Lee, Volk
8. Public Hearing on the Assessments for Unpaid Special Charges
Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing on the certification of delinquent utility accounts
and assessment of unpaid special charges.
Finance Director Erickson explained that the City can minimize its losses due to bankruptcies
by assessing unpaid special charges to taxes. These charges include costs and charges incurred
by the City for mowing of grass, removal of weeds, maintenance on nuisance properties, false
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alarm charges and unpaid utility bills. The delinquent amount will be certified to the 2022
property taxes, along with interest and a service charge to cover the cost of certification.
There were no public comments.
Motion was made by Volk, seconded by Lee, to close the public hearing.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - Anderson, Hellier, Lee, Volk
Motion was made by Lee, seconded by Hellier, to approve Resolution No. 21-137 adopting
assessments for delinquent utility bills and unpaid special charges.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Anderson, Hellier, Lee, Volk
9. Unfinished business: None
10. New business: None
11. Announcements:
• Next Regular Meeting, October 18, 2021
Motion was made by Volk, seconded by Hellier, to adjourn.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - Anderson, Hellier, Lee, Volk
The meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Charlene Friedges, City C k Douglas P. Anderson, Mayor