HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-20-2021CITY OF LAKEVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
December 20, 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: 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; Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Allyn Kuennen, Assistant City
Administrator; Char Friedges, City Clerk
3. Citizen Comments:
• Douglas Boedecker expressed concerns regarding storm drainage from the commercial
area near 210th Street and Kensington Boulevard, which is creating erosion and has a
negative impact on his property. Mayor Anderson referred the matter to city staff.
4. Additional Agenda Information: None
5. Presentations/Introductions:
• Kati Bachmayer introduced Natalie Mouilso, Dakota County Business Advisor with the
Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers, who presented an update on the
Open to Business Program.
• Chief Long presented the Police Department quarterly report.
6. Consent Agenda:
Motion was made by Volk, seconded by Lee, to approve the following:
a. Check Register Summary
b. Minutes of the 12/6/2021 City Council Meeting
c. Minutes of the 12-13-2021 City Council Work Session
d. Minutes of the 12-6-2021 Special City Council Meeting
e. Renewal of mixed municipal solid waste and recyclable material collector licenses
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f. Agreement with Dick's Sanitation, Inc. for 2022-2023 Municipal Solid Waste and
Recyclable Material Collection
g. Agreement with Flagship Recreation for Orchard Lake Park Shelter Replacement
h. Contract with Keys Well Drilling Company for the 2021 Well Rehabilitation Project
i. City of Lakeville 2022 Legislative Priorities
j. Award Contract to Minnesota Dirt Works, Inc. for the 2022 Storm Water Basin
Maintenance Project
k. CDBG Subrecipient Agreement with DARTS for LOOP Senior Bus Service, Senior
Outdoor Chores and Minor Home Repairs
1. Award Contract to Kilmer Electric Co., Inc. for the Water Meter AMI Collector
Installation Project
m. Contract with Hawkins, Inc. for water treatment chemicals
n. Construction Agreement with Xcel Energy for 210th Street Reconstruction Project
o. Resolution No. 21-183 accepting donation from the Lakeville Public Safety Foundation
p. Resolution No. 21-184 amending the 2021 budgets
q. Grant of Permanent Access Easement for CSAH 70 Improvements from Kenrick Avenue
to Cedar Avenue
r. Consumption and Display Permit for Phoenix Cove Event Center, 20732 Holt Avenue
s. Contract with Bergerson-Caswell, Inc. for Vertical Turbine Well Rehabilitation Project,
Well No. 9.
t. Contract with Kodiak Power Systems for generator service and maintenance
u. Labor Agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local 384 (Lieutenants) for
2022 and 2023
v. Labor Agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local No. 128 (Police
Officers) for 2022 and 2023
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w. Labor Agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local 177 (Sergeants) for
2022 and 2023
x. Resolution No. 21-185 authorizing participation in National Prescription Opioid
Settlement
y. Local Government Membership Resolution for Southeast Service Cooperative
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous
7. Woodlane, Inc. Liquor License at Ole Piper Restaurant and Sports Bar
Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing on the application of Woodlane, Inc. for an on -
sale and Sunday liquor license at Ole Piper Restaurant and Sports Bar. The applicant, Robert
Lane, stated he plans to take over the business from the current owner. No changes are
proposed at this time. There were no public comments.
Motion was made Hellier, seconded by Volk, to close the public hearing.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous
Motion was made by Bermel, seconded by Hellier, to grant an on -sale and Sunday liquor
license to Woodlane, Inc., doing business as Ole Piper Restaurant and Sports Bar, 16604
Cedar Avenue, effective January 1, 2022.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Anderson, Bermel, Hellier, Lee, Volk
8. Caslano preliminary plat and rezoning
Melissa Duce requested Council approval of the Caslano preliminary plat, consisting of 221
single family lots on approximately 21 acres located south of Dodd Boulevard and west of
Highview Avenue. She provided an overview of the project. The western portion of the
southerly part of the property, she stated, is proposed to be rezoned from RS -3 to RS -4. The
proposed trails will provide additional connectivity to King Park and adjacent neighborhoods.
Overall, the project will include over 5,000 feet of additional trails.
Planning Director Daryl Morey presented the staff report for the Caslano preliminary plat,
which will be developed in three phases. Right of way for the future extension of 185th Street
is being dedicated with this plat. About 35 acres of land within the development will be
dedicated as outlots for public purposes. The greenway corridor will provide a significant off-
street trail connection from King Park to the existing trail system at Heritage Commons.
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Mayor Anderson asked staff to consider a trail underpass at 185th Street and Highview
Avenue for the safety of school children.
The city attorney recommended a correction to Section 3 of the rezoning ordinance to read as
follows, "This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage by the City Council and the
recording with Dakota County of the final plat of Lots 155-205, Caslano.
Motion was made by Hellier, seconded by Lee, to approve Resolution No. 21-186 approving
the Caslano preliminary plat, findings of fact and Ordinance No. 1059 rezoning a portion of
the property from RS -3 to RS -4, with the correction to Section 3 of the zoning ordinance as
provided by the city attorney.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Anderson, Bermel, Hellier, Lee, Volk
9. Report on City Administrator's Performance Evaluation
On behalf of Personnel Committee, Councilmember Bermel read the following statement:
The City Council completed an annual performance review for City Administrator Justin Miller
on Monday, December 20 at a special closed meeting. Mr. Miller's review focuses on his
leadership, presence in the community, and communications with the Council, the public and
employees. We find Mr. Miller's performance continues to beat an exceptional level.
Asper Mr. Miller's employment agreement and based on the outcome of this evaluation, we
recommend that his annual pay increase to $198,297 and earn an additional 10 hours of paid
time off effective January 1, 2022.
Motion was made by Bermel, seconded by Lee, to set the City Administrator's annual salary at
$198,297 and grant 10 additional hours of paid time off effective January 1, 2022.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Anderson, Bermel, Hellier, Lee, Volk
10. Unfinished business:
No unfinished business
11. New business:
No new business
12. Announcements:
• Next Regular Meeting, January 3, 2022
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Motion was made by Lee, seconded by Hellier, to adjourn to a closed session to discuss
pending litigation under the attorney-client privilege exception to the Open Meeting Law
(Minn. Statute Section 13D.05, subd. 3(b).
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Anderson, Bermel, Hellier, Lee, Volk
The City Council convened the closed session at 7:45 p.m.
All council members were present.
Also present: Justin Miller, City Administrator; Allyn Kuennen, Assistant City Administrator;
Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Andrea McDowell Poehler, City Attorney, John Baker and
Aaron Knoll.
Motion was made by Bermel, seconded by Lee, to adjourn the meeting.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous.
The meeting adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Charlene Friedges, City Cl Douglas P. Anderson, Mayor