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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-03-99 $ t CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MAY 3, 1999 Mayor Zaun called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was given. Roll call was taken. Present: Council Members Ryan, Sindt, Mulvihill, Luick and Mayor Zaun. Also present: R. Knutson, City Attorney; B. Erickson, City Administrator; K. Nelson, City Engineer; M. Sobota, Community & Economic Development Director; D. Feller, Finance Director; S. Michaud, Parks & Recreation Director; G. Style, Police Department; D. Volk, Director of Operations & Maintenance; J. Hennen, Administrative Assistant; C. Friedges, City Clerk. MINUTES The minutes of the April 19, 1999 City Council meeting were approved as presented. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS ATTORNEY None ENGINEER None ADMINISTRATOR None DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE Mr. Volk presented the April monthly report of the Operations & Maintenance Department. PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS Mr. Volk introduced Andy Adelmann, a new Street Department employee. Mr. Sobota introduced Penny Brevig, part-time Community & Economic Development Department Secretary Mr. Michaud introduced Tim Holmes, a new Park Maintenance employee. Mr. Michaud asked the City Council to proclaim May 8, 1999 as Arbor Day in Lakeville. . , CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MAY 3, 1999 PAGE 2 99.87 Motion was made by Luick, seconded by Mulvihill to proclaim May 8, 1999 as Arbor Day in Lakeville. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Ryan, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill, Luick. Marvin Schumann and Iris Winter, members of the Prime Timers Senior Club, asked the City Council to proclaim the week of May 9-15 as Senior Center Week in Lakeville. They also asked the Council to establish May 26th as National Senior Health and Fitness Day in Lakeville. Council Members Mulvihill and Ryan read the proclamations. 99.88 Motion was made by Ryan, seconded by Mulvihill to proclaim May 9-15, 1999 as Senior Center Week and May 26, 1999 as National Senior Health and Fitness Day in Lakeville. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill, Luick, Ryan. Council Member Sindt read the proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week. 99.89 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Ryan to proclaim the week of May 16-22, 1999 as Emergency Medical Services Week. Roll cal! was taken on the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Mulvihill, Luick, Ryan, Zaun. Mayor Zaun presented a Certificate of Recognition to Ben Brandt, a senior at Lakeville High School, who is a finalist in the Imation Computer Arts Scholarship Program. CITIZENS' COMMENTS None CONSENT AGENDA Council members added Items 11 and 12 to the consent agenda. 99.90 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Luick to approve the consent agenda items as follows: a. Claims for payment. b. Receive minutes of the following advisory committee meetings: CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MAY 3, 1999 PAGE. 3 Planning Commission, April 15, 1999 Parks & Recreation Committee, April 14, 1999 Telecommunications Commission, April 13, 1999 c. Special Assessment Agreement with John A. Barger; 10617 - 202"d Street West. d. Authorize use of Lakeville parks for 1999 Pan-O-Prog events. e. Resolutions No. 99-107, 99-108 and 99-109 accepting donations to the Parks & Recreation Department from Fortis, Terra Greenhouse and Lutheran Brotherhood. f. Resolution No. 99-110 accepting donations to the Police Department. g. Contract with Parallel Technologies, lnc. for purchase of Fast Ethernet switches and routers. h. .Resolution No. 99-111 approving a gambling permit for American Legion Auxiliary Post 44. i. Authorize Lakeville Baseball Association to install security fencing at Quigley-Sime Park. j. Hosanna Addition trunk storm sewer credits. k. .Lakeville Government Channel Operating Policies and Procedures. I. Agreement with Dakota County HRA for relocation consulting services, Improvement Project 99-5. m. Resolution No. 99-112 awarding contract to Glewwe Doors for Lakeville Ames Arena, Improvement Project 98-6. 11. Receive Planning Commission's Findings of Fact and Recommendation and approve a conditional use permit for Marcus Cable to allow outside storage at 16900 Cedar Avenue. 12. Resolution No. 99-114 vacating a portion of a public drainage and utility easement; and Second Amendment to Planned Unit Development Agreement for Heritage Square Addition. s r CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MAY 3, 1999 PAGE 4 Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Mulvihill, Luick, Ryan, Zaun, Sindt. ITEM 8 Mr. Steve McComas of Blue Water Science provided an overview on the use of barley straw for blue green algae control at Valley Lake. He explained that barley straw was placed in mesh bags, which were staked near the shore areas around the lake. The straw and mesh bags will be removed from the lake in late summer or early fall and composted. Blue Water Science will monitor Valley Lake throughout the summer and measure secchi disc, total phosphorus and dominant algae. A final report will be prepared that evaluates the impact of barley straw on the lake. Council Member Sindt asked if the barley straw would have any negative impact on the fish or wildlife. Mr. McComas stated the barley straw is non- toxic and will have no negative impact on the fish or wildlife. Council Member Luick asked Mr. McComas how he plans to benchmark the improvements in this lake.. Mr. McComas explained that the City had sponsored a testing program for three years (1995-1997), where phosphorus, algae and secchi disc were evaluated. This will provide a reference point (benchmark) for comparison to this year's measurements. Mr. McComas also stated that secchi disc measurements are being tracked in other lakes as well, which will be used for comparisons. Mayor Zaun suggested. that this method, if successful, could be used in some of the city's holding ponds. ITEM 9 Dennis. Eyler of SRF Consulting Group presented the I-35/CSAH 50 Interchange Study. He outlined the various alternatives that were considered and recommended Alternatives W-6 and E-3, based on comments received from Mn/DOT and Dakota County. He explained that a neighborhood meeting was held, and most property owners in attendance preferred Alternatives E-3 and W-6 as presented. Since the neighborhood meeting, staff received three letters from business/property owners in the interchange area expressing their concerns. Mr. Eyler estimated the project cost at $5.4 million, including engineering and traffic control . ~ CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MAY 3, 1999 PAGE 5 Don Theisen, Dakota County Engineer, indicated he feels there is a fair chance of obtaining Federal funds for this project. He expressed his support of the study and appreciation for the City's forthright approach.. Council Member Luick asked how pro-active MnDOT is with regard to upgrading the bridges. Mr. Eyler stated that while bridge replacement is the responsibility of MnDOT, funding could .become an issue when the project actually reaches the top of MnDOT's priority list. If there are structural defects or deterioration was faster than usual, MnDOT would not hesitate to make the necessary repairs. However, MnDOT would not be as quick to widen the bridges to facilitate traffic flow. Council Member Ryan voiced his frustration regarding MnDOT's responsibility for widening the three bridges along I-35 in Lakeville. He felt that widening of the bridge is an integral part of the I-35/CSAH 50 interchange improvements. He stated he fears that MnDOT will put the bridge replacement even further back on its priority list once these intersection improvements are made. He also stated he feels strongly that the City needs to push for a third lane on I-35. Mayor Zaun, who serves on the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB)., stated he feels the City needs to act on this now, as it may be very difficult to accomplish this project in the years to come. Unless the City gets on record and moves forward with this study, he fears that Lakeville will lose out on some of the TEA21 funding. This is due in part to the Governor's emphasis on light rail transit and the change in the point system criteria for prioritizing highway improvements. In response to Council Member Ryan's concern, Mr. Eyler stated he feels the fact that the community is presenting a united front is an advantage for the City in dealing with MnDOT. He suggested this project could be presented to MnDOT as phase one, with widening of the bridge as phase two, thus accomplishing the ultimate design. 99.91 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Mulvihill to approve Resolution No. 99-113 approving the I-35/CSAH 50 interchange traffic study and recommended alternatives; and acknowledge receipt of letters from Kelley Fuels Inc. dated March 30, 1999; W.H. Traiser Co. dated April 2, 1999; and Lakeville Chinese Restaurant dated April 2, 1999. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Ryan, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill, Luick. v CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MAY 3, 1999 PAGE 6 99.92 Motion was made by Ryan, seconded by Sindt to direct staff to accommodate access to the property owned by W.H. Traiser Company between Junelle Path and the frontage road. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill, Luick, Ryan. ITEM 10 Mr. Eric Linner of Wold Architects, representing Lndependent School District 196, requested Council approval of a conditional use permit to allow an expansion to Parkview Elementary School Mr. Sobota presented the request of ISD 196 for a conditional use permit to allow asix-classroom addition onto the southeast corner of the Parkview Elementary School building. ISD 196 is also proposing to construct 25 additional parking spaces on the Parkview Elementary School property. Mr. Sobota stated there were no public comments at the Planning Commission hearing, and staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit subject to six stipulations. • Council Member Sindt asked about the proposed landscaping along Gerdine Path adjacent to the new parking stalls. She was concerned that the plantings be low enough so as not to obstruct the view of the parking lot. Mr. Linner indicated that low evergreens would be planted as required by City ordinance in an effort to screen the parking spaces and auto headlights from the residential properties. Mayor Zaun was concerned that the City has no conditional use permit on .record for construction of the existing school building, which creates a non-conforming use. He indicated he would like to see this non- conformity eliminated. Mr. Erickson stated the Planning Commission could process an application on behalf of ISD 196 to obtain a conditional use permit for the original elementary school building. Staff will pursue this matter. 99.93 Motion was made by Luick, seconded by Mulvihill to receive the Planning Commission's Findings of Fact and Recommendation and approve a conditional use permit to allow the expansion of Parkview Elementary School, located at 6795 Gerdine Path. Roll call was taken on the motion... Ayes, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill, Luick, • Ryan. 4 CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MAY 3, 1999 PAGE 7 ITEM 13 Mr. James Stanton of Shamrock Development requested Council approval of the preliminary and final plat of Andersons Century Farm Third Addition. Mr. Sobota presented the preliminary and final plat, which consists of five single-family lots at 178t" Street and Icon Trail. The third addition includes re-platting Lot 9, Block 3 and Outlot C of the second addition into one larger single-family lot and platting Outlot D and Lot 1, Block 9 of the second addition into four single-family lots. Staff recommends approval. 99.94 Motion was made by Luick, seconded by Sindt to approve Resolution No. 99-115 approving the preliminary and final plat of Andersons Century Farm Third Addition. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Mulvihill, Luick, Zaun. Ryan abstained due to a conflict of interest. ITEM 14 99.95 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Mulvihill to hold a Council work session on Thursday, May 27t" at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Mulvihill, Luick, Ryan, Zaun, Sindt. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS None ANNOUNCEMENTS Next regular Council meeting, May 17, 1999 Mayor Zaun adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Charlene Frie es, City Jerk Duan .Zaun, May r