HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-03-2022CITY OF LAKEVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 03, 2022
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; Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Allyn Kuennen, Assistant City
Administrator; Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
3. Citizen Comments:
• No citizen comments
4. Additional Agenda Information:
• Council was provided a revised ordinance for Agenda Item 8.
5. Presentations/Introductions:
• No presentations or introductions
6. Consent Agenda:
Motion was made by Lee, seconded by Bermel, to approve the following:
a. Check register summary
b. Minutes of the 12/20/2021 City Council meeting
c. Minutes of the 12/20/2021 Special City Council meeting
d. Resolution No. 22-01 appointing depositories for the City of Lakeville
e. Agreement with Cedar Forest Products for Casperson Park Bandshell and Installation
f. Assignment of Development Contract with FedEx Lakeville 2nd Addition
g. Release of Development Contract with Arden International Kitchens
h. Amendments to Municipal Legislative Commission Joint and Cooperative Agreement
i. Ordinance No. 1060 amending Title 3, Chapter 1, of the Lakeville City Code concerning
consumption and display permits
j. Resolution No. 22-02 approving Settlement of Health Care Continuation Claim
k. Joint Powers Agreement with the Dakota County Community Development Agency for
the Open to Business Program
1. Firefighting Service Agreement between City of Lakeville and Eureka Township
m. Designate Sun Thisweek as official legal newspaper for 2022
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n. Resolution No. 22-03 delegating authority to pay claims and make electronic fund
transfers
o. Certificate of Compliance for the Argonne Farms and Argonne Farms 2nd Addition
development contracts
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous
7. Lakeville Breakfast, Inc.
Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing on the application of Lakeville Breakfast, Inc. for
an on -sale and Sunday liquor license at The Better Half, 20851 Holyoke Avenue.
The applicant, Mark Reese, presented his plans for the restaurant, which will focus on a strong
breakfast menu and a unique dining experience.
There were no questions or comments from the public.
Motion was made by Bermel, seconded by Hellier, to close the public hearing.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous
Motion was made by Hellier, seconded by Lee, to grant on on -sale and Sunday liquor license
to Lakeville Breakfast, Inc. doing business as The Better Half, 20851 Holyoke Avenue.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Anderson, Bermel, Hellier, Lee, Volk
8. Ebenezer Estoria Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendment
Dan Elenbaas of Kimley Horn requested council approval of a change in the land use
designation for approximately nine acres of land located west of Ipava Avenue and north of
165th Street for the development of a multiple family senior co-op building to be known as
Ebenezer Estoria. The project is located adjacent to Hosanna Church and The Fountains of
Hosanna senior housing. The facility will have both underground and surface parking.
Council members asked questions about the co-op independent living concept. Members of
the development team, Aaron Wockenfuss and Susan Farr responded via Zoom. In response
to Councilmember Volk's questions, the development team clarified the cooperative
ownership structure and the differences between a condo and a co-op. They also explained
and pointed out the benefits of the HUD insured master mortgage financing concept.
Planning Director Daryl Morey provided a brief overview of the project. He presented a
revision to the rezoning ordinance to include additional language in Section 3, Effective Date.
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The ordinance would be effective upon its passage, publication and approval of a preliminary
plat for the property by the City Council.
Motion was made by Hellier, seconded by Lee, to approve Resolution No. 22-04 approving an
amendment to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan to change property from M/MDR,
Medium/High Density Residential, to HDR, High Density Residential, and Ordinance No.
1061 rezoning property from RM -2 to RH-2 as amended.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Anderson, Hellier, Lee, Volk; Bermel abstained due
to a conflict of interest.
9. Appointment of the Acting Mayor for 2022
Motion was made by Bermel, seconded by Volk, to appoint Luke Hellier as Acting Mayor for
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 18, 2022
• City Council Retreat, January 8, 2022
Motion was made by Bermel, seconded by Volk, to adjourn.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous
The meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Charlene Friedges, City C Douglas P. Anderson, Mayor