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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-15-99 , CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 1999 Acting Mayor Sindt called the meeting to order of 7:00 p.m. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was given. Roll call was taken. Present: Council Members Ryan, Sindt, Mulvihill and Luick. Absent: Mayor Zaun. Also present: R. Knutson, City Attorney; R. Erickson, City Administrator; K. Nelson, City Engineer; M. Sobota, Community & Economic Development Director; D. Feller, Finance Director; D. Martens, Chief of Police; D. Volk, Director of Operations & Maintenance; L. Gustafson, Assessment Clerk; J. Hennen, Administrative Assistant; C. Friedges, City Clerk.. MINUTES . The minutes of the November 1,1999 City Council meeting and the November 1, 1999 budget work session were approved as presented. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS ATTORNEY: None ENGINEER: Mr. Nelson provided an update on the construction. of the Heritage Drive bridge. ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Erickson asked the Council to consider a presentation by Charter Pipeline under Agenda Item 5. Mr. Erickson also asked the Council to consider tabling consent agenda Item 7s. CHIEF OF POLICE: Chief Martens presented the October Police Department monthly report. PRESENTATIONS/INRODUCTIONS Chief Martens introduced Community Service Officers Ben Archambault, Denise Rogers, Jeff Koslowski and Sandra Thoeny. Acting Liquor Manager Brenda Visnovec introduced the new Liquor Store Keyholder, Michael Jacobson. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 1999 PAGE 2 Building Official Gene Abbott introduced Ellen Olson, Building Department Assistant. Cable Coordinator Jeff Lueders and Kelly McKenna of Charter Pipeline presented the donation of Internet access valued at $1,021.76 from Charter Pipeline to the Lakeville Senior Center. CITIZENS' COMMENTS John Boland, 10241-205t" .Street West, stated he recently read in the local newspaper that there was a problem with the lack of a timely permit concerning a project Mr. Ryan was involved with as a prime contractor. He suggested the City Council proceed .with an audit of the City by the State Auditor, as previously requested by the Lakeville Small Business Association, to clear up any perceived ethical problems. CONSENT AGENDA Council Members removed Item 7s from the consent agenda. 99.219 Motion was made by Luick, seconded by Mulvihill to approve the consent agenda items as follows: a. Claims for payment. b. October Investment Report. c. Receive minutes of the following advisory committee meetings: Planning Commission, November 4, 1999 Parks & Recreation Committee, October 27, 1999 Economic Development Commission, October 26, 1999 d. Amendment to Site Lease Agreement with AT&T Wireless Services of Minnesota, Inc. e. Resolution No. 99-259 adopting the non-exempt Liquor Stores' position salary structure. f. Resolution No. 99-260 modifying the Employee Handbook concerning employee insurance. . g. Music. Services Agreement with Muzak for liquor stores. h. DARE Services Agreement with School District No. 196 for Parkview Elementary School CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 1999 PAGE 3 i. Ordinance No. 662 extendin an interim ordinance lacin tem ora g p g p rY restrictions on the siting of sexually oriented uses within any zoning district of the City of Lakeville. j. Final acceptance of utility and street improvements, Wyldewood Oaks. k. Final payment and acceptance of park improvements, Improvement Projects 96-04, 97-05, 97-20 and 98-02. L Resolution No. 99-261. accepting donation to the Parks & Recreation Department from Nicholas Eull and Friends. m. Contract with Williams Scotsman for portable warming house facilities. n. Resolution No. 99-262 approving a gambling permit for the Lakeville Lions Club. o. Janitorial maintenance contracts with Osland Building Maintenance, Tower Cleaning Systems and Marsden Building Maintenance • Company. p. Resolution No. 99-263 approving plans and specifications and setting a bid date for tanker truck modifications. q. Resolution No. 99-264 authorizing "no parking" on Kensington Boulevard. r. Resolution No. 99-265 accepting the donation of Internet access from Charter Pipeline to the Senior Center. s. (Removed from the consent agenda). Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Ryan, Sindt, Mulvihill, Luick. ITEM 7S 99.220 Motion was made by Luick, seconded by Mulvihill to table consideration of a Convention and Visitors Bureau Agreement with the Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Mulvihill, Luick, Ryan. CITY DF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 1999 PAGE 4 ITEM 8 Acting Mayor Sindt opened the public hearing on proposed assessments for weed and grass removal. The City Clerk attested to notices being duly published and mailed. Finance Director Dennis Feller presented the proposed assessments for weed and grass removal. Twenty parcels are proposed to be assessed, for a total assessment of $2,772.16. There were no questions or comments. 99.22.1. Motion was made by Mulvihill, seconded by Luick to close the public hearing on the proposed assessments for weed and grass removal. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Mulvihill, Luick, Ryan, Sindt. 99.222 Motion was made by Ryan, seconded by Mulvihill to approve Resolution No. 99-266 adopting assessment for weed and grass removal.. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Luick, Ryan, Sindt, Mulvihill, ITEM 9 Acting Mayor Sindt opened the public hearing on the imposition of a .$27,533.70 service charge in the Downtown Lakeville Special Service District. The City Clerk attested to legal notice publication. Mr. Feller explained that the allocation of the total service charge is based on the net tax capacity of the commercial/industrial values of property in the district. This may vary from year to year as a result of changes to tax classification rates, tax classification, assessed. market value and/or property size. In the year 2000, the service charge will be affected by the City's acquisition and subsequent tax exemption of the Wren/tiles property located east of Holyoke Avenue and south of 208tH Street. The Main Street Auto/Ancel parcel was acquired after July 1 and is, therefore, subject to the special service charge. On September 13, 1999, the City Council approved a preliminary budget for the Downtown Special Service District based on recommendations of the Downtown Lakeville Business Association (DLBA). The DLBA recommended approval of a proposal from Tushie Montgomery Associates for a Design Guideline Study. This study will determine design guidelines for the new construction, building expansions, renovations and streetscape design elements. The DLBA proposes financing half of the cost ($7,500) from the 1999 budget and the balance CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 1999 PAGE 5 ($7,500) from the year 2000 budget. Therefore, the DLBA is recommending an amendment to the 1999 budget. Rod. Borg and Greg Peterka addressed the City Council on behalf of the Downtown Lakeville Business Association and provided a progress report on accomplishments for 1999 and plans for the year 2000, as follows: - .Executive Director, Chris Pommerenke - New Office - Farmers Market - Marketing Materials - Downtown Parking Study Committee - Merchant Crime Watch Sponsored three downtown events: - Holiday event - Easter coloring contest - Mainstreet Jamboree, a Downtown Lakeville Celebration Participated in the 1999 IronmarrBike event Main Street Design: - Flower Planter/Arrangements - Explored downtown design opportunities Year 2000 Plans: - Downtown parking study completion - Design guideline study completion - Attract new businesses to downtown - Ironman event participation - Farmers market - Flower arrangements - Mainstreet light pole banner design - .Build on special events taking place downtown - Develop. relationships with new Arts Center users Mr. Peterka presented the proposed Design Guideline Study, .which will help to create a separate identity for downtown Lakeville. The Design Guideline Study is expected to be completed in the next 60-90 days, in conjunction with the proposed downtown parking study.. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 1999 PAGE 6 Acting Mayor Sindt pointed out a discrepancy in the service charge amounts listed in the staff report and proposed resolution. Mr. Feller indicated the correct amount is $27,533.70. ..99.223 Motion was made by Ryan, seconded by Luick to close the public hearing on the imposition of a $27,533.70 service charge in the Downtown Lakeville Special Service District. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Ryan, Sindt, Mulvihill, Luick. 99.224 Motion: was made by Ryan, seconded by Mulvihill to approve Resolution No. 99-267 imposing a service charge for Special Service District No. 1; and Resolution No. 99-268 amending the 1999 Downtown Special Service District Fund Budget. Roll call was .taken on the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Mulvihill, Luick,. Ryan. .ITEM 10 Paul Kirschner, representing Gerold Brothers Construction, requested Council approval. of the preliminary and final plat of Cross View Addition. Mr. Sobota presented the proposed preliminary and final plat, which consists of three single-family lots located on the north side of Interlachen Boulevard, west of Highview Avenue. He explained that the developer is also requesting the vacation of existing street, drainage and utility easements located within the plat boundaries. The Planning. Commission held a public hearing on the easement vacation and .preliminary/final .plat and recommended approval Council Member Luick asked about the proximity of this development and the proposed new youth house on the .Messiah Lutheran Church property. Mr. Sobota stated there is ample screening between the youth house and the three homes. in .Cross View Addition. He stated the youth house is currently under construction and should be completed this fall. 99.225 Motion was made by Ryan, seconded by Mulvihill to approve Resolution No. 99-269 vacating public street, drainage and utility easements in the proposed plat of Cross View Addition; and Resolution No. 99-270 approving the preliminary and final plat of Cross View Addition.. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Mulvihill, Luick, Ryan, Sindt. .CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING.. ...NOVEMBER I5, 1999 PAGE 7 • ITEM 11' Chris Moates, Transportation Coordinator for the. Dakota County- Collaborative, requested' Council consideration of funding a portion of the proposed Burnsville-Lakeville vanpool service. He explained that the Dakota County .Collaborative is an organization that develops. transportation solutions"for Dakota County residents to get to work. The goal is to help Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) recipients, other low-income individuals and Lakeville employers by implementing a vanpool service between. residential areas of Burnsville and other Dakota County cities and Airlake Industrial Park.:The 15-passenger vans would be leased through DARTS and operated by Vanpool Services, Inc. The total cost for this pilot project is $42,000. The. Federal Transit Administration wild contribute $21,000. The Dakota' County Collaborative is requesting the City of Lakeville consider contributing $2,000 to this program. The Metropolitan Council has .agreed to match the City's contribution two to one. Several Airlake employers have expressed interest in participating in the program. Acting Mayor Sindt asked how residents who do not live near the designated vanpool stops would arrange for transportation. Mr. Moates stated other agencies such as the Community Action Council and volunteer services could be used in areas where vanpool service is not available. Council Member Ryan stated he would like to see. this .concept expanded in the future. 99.226 Motion by Luick, seconded by Mulvihill to authorize funding in the amount of $2,000 to the Dakota County Collaborative for the Burnsville- Lakeville vanpool service, contingent on receipt of Federal. funds in the amount of $21,000 and matching funds from the Metropolitan Council in the amount of $4,000. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, .Luick, Ryan, Sindt, Mulvihill UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Council Member Ryan expressed frustration with his personal business being dragged into the City Council Chambers. He further. stated he has been bothered by .these proceedings, and he went on to explain why he chose to serve as a member of the Lakeville City Council. Ln response to Mr. Boland's earlier comments, he stated he would. be willing to put up front approximately $15,000, which is the salary he has earned to date as a council member, to pay for an audit of the City of Lakeville to address any wrong-doing by himself. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 1999 PAGE 8 • Acting .Mayor Sindt pointed out that the City's finances.. are already audited annually by an independent and accredited CPA firm. Council Member Mulvihill stated the only reason Mr. Ryan's business was discussed by the City Council was because of the letter the City received by the DNR regarding the Airlake 4t" Addition permit violation. NEW BUSINESS: None ANNOUNCEMENTS: Next regular Council meeting, December 6, 1999 Council work session, December 2, 1999 Acting Mayor Sindt adjourned the meeting. at 8:13 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Charlene Fried es, Cit erk B tty S' ,Acting .Mayor