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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-16-99 +i ~ CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16,1999 Mayor Zaun called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was given. Roll call was taken. Present: Council Members Sindt, Mulvihill and Mayor Zaun. Absent: Council Members Ryan and Luick. 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; Lieutenant Style; D. Volk, Director of Operations & Maintenance; J. Hennen, Administrative Assistant; C. Friedges, City Clerk. MINUTES Council Member Sindt asked that a correction be made to Motion 99.34 of the February 8th special Council meeting minutes. In the reason for her nay vote, she asked that the words, "the perception of ' be inserted prior to the words, "loading advisory committees". The minutes of the February 8th special Council meeting were approved as corrected. The minutes of the February 1St Council meeting were approved as printed. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS ATTORNEY: Mr. Knutson provided the City Council with areport/update on bleacher safety, as requested by council members at their February 1St meeting. ENGINEER: None ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Erickson stated that Mark Ulfers, Executive Director of the Dakota County HRA, .has requested an opportunity to appear before the City Council under New Business to provide an update on senior housing and rental townhome projects. PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR: Mr. Michaud presented the January monthly report of the Parks & Recreation Department. Mr. Michaud provided a brief overview of modifications that were made to the bleachers at the Lakeville Ames Arena. All improvements have now been completed and exceed what is required by State. building codes. Mr. Michaud indicated that new legislation is being considered at the state level; and the City will make any further adjustments at the Ames Arena if necessary. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 2 ALF AMBULANCE: ALF Ambulance Supervisor Rick Connolly presented the 1998 ALF Ambulance Annual Report. PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS None CITIZENS' COMMENTS John Young, 16275 Hudson Avenue, raised concerns on behalf of the Lakeville Small Business Association regarding what appear to be inconsistencies in the City's street assessment policies. He referenced the Gateway development, which was treated differently than other similar developments with regard to street assessments. CONSENT AGENDA 99.36 Motion-was made by Mulvihill, seconded by Sindt to approve the consent agenda items as follows: a. Claims for payment. b. Receive minutes of the following advisory committee meetings: Environmental Affairs Committee, February 2, 1999 Parks & Recreation Committee, February 3, 1999 Planning Commission, February 4, 1999 Snowmobile Task Force, February 4, 1999 Economic Development Commission, January 26,1999 Lakeville Ames Arena Committee, January 27, 1999 c. Resolution No. 99-23 accepting donation from First National Bank to the DARE Program. d. Resolution No. 99-24 calling a public hearing on the certification of unpaid utility charges. e. Resolution No. 99-25 approving a gambling permit for All Saints Church. f. Resolution No. 99-26 approving a gambling permit for Ducks Unlimited Chapter 152. g. Tree service operator license for Coz's Landscaping. h. Resolution No. 99-27 abating assessment for Lot 2, Block 1, Dakota Plaza, Cedar Avenue reconstruction, Improvement Project 89-1. i. Final acceptance of utility improvements for Ipava Marketplace. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 3 j. Resolution No. 99-28 approving specifications and setting a bid date for water treatment chemicals. k. Trunk storm sewer credits for Farmington Elementary Addition. 1. Resolution No. 99-29 designating municipal state-aid streets. m. Trail credits for Quail Meadows and Quail Meadows 2na Addition. n. Resolution No. 99-30 receiving bids and awarding contract for rehabilitation of Lift Stations 6, 11 and 12, Improvement Project 98-12. o. Resolution No. 99-31 approving 1999 general liability, casualty and property insurance. policy with LMCIT. p. Resolution No. 99-32 supporting the League of Minnesota Cities' legislative position on tax increment financing. q. Resolution No. 99-33 approving plans and specifications and setting a bid date for paving two hockey rinks, Improvement Project 99-02. r. Set Council work sessions to be held on March 29, August 30 and November 29, 1999. s. Resolution No. 99-34 authorizing submittal of outdoor recreation grant program application for northeast community park acquisition; Resolution No. 99-35 authorizing submittal of natural and scenic area grant program application for Northeast Community Park Acquisition; and Resolution No. 99-36 authorizing submittal of outdoor recreation grant program application for neighborhood park development. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill ITEM 8 Mr. Feller provided an overview of the Lakeville Ames Ice Arena project. He explained that Lakeville Ames Ice Arena was constructed in 1993 as the result of a unique collaborative .effort by the City of Lakeville (City), Lakeville Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA), Independent School District (ISD) 194, the Lakeville Community Corporation (LCC) and the Lakeville Hockey Association (LHA). The HRA issued the lease revenue.. bonds, and a lease agreement was executed between the City and the LCC for the arena. The LCC is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the arena. The LCC and LHA provided approximately $500,000 to offset the construction cost. The LHA.leases a CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 4 majority of the ice, and pledges net revenue from its pull-tab operation for repayment of the debt. ISD 194. also leases ice and provided the land for the arena. Mr. Feller explained that demand for ice time has increased significantly during the past five years; thus the five entities have endeavored to construct a second sheet of ice adjacent to the Lakeville Ames Ice Arena. Approximately two years ago, an application was made to the Amateur Sports Commission for a Mighty Ducks grant. The application was approved; thus the five. entities moved forward to proceed with a second sheet of ice. A Memorandum of Understanding was entered into by the five entities, and bids were solicited for the project. Favorable bids have been achieved; and construction of the second sheet appears to be financially. feasible. Financing for the Ames Arena II project will come from a variety of sources as follows: 1997 Arena Bonds 1,135,000 1999 Gross Revenue Bonds 1,250,000: Mighty. Ducks Grant .250,000 City of Lakeville (liquor fund) 250,000 LI-IA/LCC 250,000 ISD 194 115,000 Construction fund (previous) 15,000 Mr. Feller explained that ISD 194 has also contributed the land for expansion of the ice arena, and has entered into along-term. ice rental agreement with the LCC. A gaming revenue agreement with the LHA enables the pull-tab revenues to be pledged to the repayment of the bonds. An Operating and Management Agreement would replace the previously approved sublease agreement between the City and the LCC, since the 1992 lease revenue bonds are proposed to be refinanced by the 1999 gross revenue bonds. Mr. Feller explained that the 1992 lease revenue bonds, which bear interest rates ranging from 6% to 7%, can be refinanced at rates of 3.7% to 5.15% in order to reduce the annual interest costs. The ice arena debt service fund has a balance of approximately $3.08,000, which can be utilized for restructuring the debt service costs. The balance in the debt service fund can be reduced to the equivalent of approximately nine months of the total debt service requirements ($143,000), which is also equivalent to three years of net income from the second sheet of ice. The remaining unencumbered balance currently in the ice arena debt service funds ($165,000) can be applied toward the reduction of the 1992 debt refinancing. There will be no ad valorem property taxes used to pay the debt. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 5 Mr. Dan Thornton, President of the LHA, explained the significant growth of the LHA since 1993, from 20 teams to approximately 40 teams. The association was forced, in the last two years, to rent ice time at other arenas. He pointed out that a majority of the association members have expressed overwhelming support for a second sheet of ice versus amenities, e.g. seating at the existing arena. Mr. Mike Wafters, President of the LCC, expressed support of the project, which will open up the facility to the entire public for figure skating and public skating, in addition to the hockey programs. Fred Nelson, ISD 194 School Board Chair, stated ISD 194 is participating in this project with $115,000, as well as land for the building.. The girls hockey program is growing, and the second sheet of ice will afford the girls program the same opportunities as the boys program. Steve Boerbon, Construction Manager for Kraus Anderson, explained that 88 bids were received for the project. He recommended awarding contracts as outlined in Mr. Feller's memo dated February 10, 1999. Mr. Dick Asleson of Duran & Moody explained the bond financing package for the $1,250,000 of gross revenue recreation facility bonds. He explained that the. gross revenue bonds are more appropriate for this project and. will have a better interest rate than the 1992 lease revenue bonds. If the bond package were adopted, the sale date would be on March 15, 1999. He reiterated that projected revenues from the facility, along with gambling proceeds, would be adequate to support the bond debt. Mayor Zaun and council members recognized the significant efforts of those who represented the five entities, making this project possible. 99.37 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Mulvihill to approve Resolution No. 99- 37 receiving bids and awarding contracts for Lakeville Ames Arena, Project 98-6. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Mulvihill, Zaun. 99.38 Motion was made by Mulvihill, seconded by Sindt to approve Resolution No. 99- 38 authorizing solicitation of bids for the sale of Gross Revenue Recreation Facility Bonds, Series 1999; and Financial Advisory Service Agreement with Duran & Moody. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Mulvihill, Zaun, Sindt. 99.39 Motion was made by Mulvihill, seconded by Sindt to approve a Revised and Restated Gaming Revenue Agreement with the Lakeville Hockey Boosters. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 6 Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill. 99.40 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Mulvihill to approve an Operating and Management Agreement with the Lakeville Community Corporation. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Mulvihill, Zaun. ITEM 9 Colette Wanless-Sobel, Parks & Recreation Committee Chair, requested the City Council authorize Northwest Associated Consultants to complete an update of the Park and Trail Comprehensive System Plan. She stated the Parks & Recreation Committee unanimously recommended approval of the plan update at its February 3rd meeting. Mr. Michaud provided a brief overview of the work program, which involves the combination of the park and trail system plans into a single document. A section will be added that will define and outline criteria for greenway corridors and preservation of natural open space. Based on the work program outline prepared bylVorthwest Associated Consultants, the update is estimated to take six months. There will be five public plan informational meetings held to obtain public input. i 99.41 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Mulvihill to authorize Northwest Associated Consultants to complete an update of the Park and Trail Comprehensive System Plan as outlined in a Work Plan dated February 3, 1999. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Mulvihill, Zaun, Sindt. ITEM 10 Mr. Michaud presented the Phase III trailway project along Klamath Trail. The goal of this project, he explained, is to provide most of the Orchard Lake area access to the. City's trail system. This project was approved as part of the1999 park dedication fund budget. To assist with funding, the City received. a $64,876 trail grant from the DNR. Orr Schelen Mayeron & Associates has prepared plans and specifications. Bids will be advertised for and opened on March 23, 1999. Substantial completion is expected by October 4, 1999. 99.42 Motion was made by Mulvihill, seconded by Sindt to approve Resolution No. 99- 39 approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for improvement Project 98-17, Klamath Trailway Phase III. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill. • CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 7 ITEM 12 City Engineer Keith Nelson, along with Tim Chalupnik of TKDA, presented the proposed extension of Ipava Avenue from Lakeville Sr. High School northerly to the existing Ipava Avenue. Also included in the 1999 capital improvement plan is the realignment of 192nd Street east of Ipava Avenue to 195d' Street, which was partially constructed for access to the senior high school. Mr. Nelson explained that since the extension of Ipava Avenue and the realignment of 192nd Street and 195`h Street results in construction of new road alignment that functions as a collector roadway and exceeds one mile in length, a mandatory EAW is required under the rules of the Environmental Quality Board. To insure that this project stayed on schedule for completion this year, wetland delineation and surveying was authorized and completed last fall. Alternative alignments for Ipava Avenue and wetland impacts will be presented at the City Council retreat on February 27d'. Council Member Ryan arrived at 8:10 p.m. 99.43 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Mulvihill to approve Resolution No. 99- 40 authorizing preliminary engineering, feasibility study and environmental assessment worksheet for Ipava Avenue and 192nd Streetl195`h Street, Improvement Project 98-10. • , • Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Mulvihill, Ryan, Zaun. ITEM 11 Karl Drotning, Planning Commission Chair, in a prerecorded video presentation, requested the creation of single family residential zoning for 85-foot. lot width. He explained that the Strategic Growth Task Force recommended a reduction in lot sizes to give developers an opportunity to make better use of land. The higher density would meet the goals of the Livable Communities Act. He stated the Planning Commission unanimously recommended amendments to the zoning and subdivision ordinances to allow for an R-2A zoning district. City Planner Daryl Morey explained that the newly created zoning district would apply only to areas with no environmental constraints, relatively flat land without ..heavy tree vegetation and where more affordable new housing can be built. The 1998 Strategic Growth Task Force recommendation supports the new zoning designation. The 1998 Comprehensive Guide Plan Update also supports the R-2A zoning. Mr. Morey explained that the proposed R-2A district lot area, width and setbacks are proposed to be the same as the "old rule" R-2 district that was in place prior to January 1, 1994. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 8 Council Member Sindt asked about the difference between R-3 and R-2A. Mr. Morey explained that all R-3 designated properties in the City have been developed. The R-3 district involves a smaller lot size, with a 75-foot lot width and lot area of just over 9,000 square feet. The R-3 district allows a 7-foot sideyard setback, whereas, the R-2A maintains the 10-foot sideyard setback. 99.44 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded. by Mulvihill to adopt Ordinance No. 644 amending Title 11 of the Lakeville City Code by adding an R-2A single-family residential district and amending existing regulations to include the R-2A district; and adopt Ordinance No. 645 amending Title 10 of the Lakeville City Code concerning subdivisions, by adding an R-2A district. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Mulvihill, Ryan, Zaun, Sindt. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mayor Zaun indicated that he and Council Member Ryan recently met with Mr. Robert Jackson with regard to his property located in the northwest quadrant of the city. Mayor Zaun stated he would continue to work closely with Mr. Jackson with regard to the future of his property. City Attorney Roger Knutson provided an overview of his report to the Council regarding bleacher safety. He pointed out that the bleachers at Ames Ice Arena have been retrofitted well beyond what. is required. NEW BUSINESS Mark Ulfers, Executive Director of the Dakota County HRA, appeared before the City Council to provide an update on two potential housing developments in Lakeville. The first development would involve a second phase of the Winsor senior housing facility in downtown Lakeville. This facility could include retail space on the first floor, with 50 to 60 senior apartment units on the second and third floors. The Wren property downtown is being considered for this project. The second proposal involves family affordable townhomes for working, modest income families. This facility would be designed similar to the Cedar Valley townhorne project. A five-acre site along 210th Street near Airlake Industrial Park is being considered for this 29 to 32-unit complex. Council Member Ryan stated he has worked closely with the Downtown Lakeville Business Association, who is supportive of additional retail space downtown. Mr. Ulfers stated he would keep the City Council and Downtown Lakeville Business Association apprised of any progress on these developments. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 9 99.45 Motion was made by Sindt, .seconded by Mulvihill to authorize Mayor Zaun to contact JohnYoung, requesting that the questions he raised under Citizens' Comments be forwarded to the City Council in written form. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Ryan, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill. ANNOUNCEMENTS Next regular Council meeting, March 1, 1999 Council retreat, February 26-27, 1999 Mayor Zaun adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Charlene Friedges, City Clerk Du a Zaun, May