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Home My WebLink About06-15-98 • CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 15, 1998 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 Ryan, Sindt, Mulvihill, Holberg 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; D. Martens, Chief of Police; J. Hennen, Administrative Assistant; C. Friedges, City Clerk. MINUTES The minutes of the June 1, 1998, City Council meeting and the Apri129, 1998, Council work session were approved as presented. • STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS Attorney: None Engineer:. Mr. Nelson asked the Council to consider, under New Business, authorizing staff to apply for a DNR grant for the management of Eurasian Water Milfoil that was recently discovered in Lake Marion. Administrator: Mr. Erickson asked the Council to consider, under New Business, a resolution. approving a gambling permit for Panorama of Progress. PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS The Mayor and City Council members recognized several individuals and groups for community service. Those recognized were Peggy Smith, Larry Lowry, Mike and Cheryl Lanigan, Shannon Larson-Walsten, Sally Winecke, Sandy Winter, Heidi Halberg, Mary .Jane Trotta, Tom Hilla, Lakeville Lions, Shark House at McGuire Junior High School, Dick's Sanitation Service, Diversity Awareness Efforts in School District 194 and Senior Center Volunteers. Chief Martens presented the .Police Chief's Award of Merit to the following. individuals for their roles in assisting. public safety: Keith Gruebele, Chris CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 15, 1998 PAGE 2 • Wenzel and Bob Widman from Vic's Crane Service, Louise Schwartz and Steve Finnegan. Cable Coordinator Jeff Lueders presented a plaque to John Morrison, who recently retired after serving nearly eight years as a part-time cablecaster in .the. City's Cable Department. Mayor Zaun recessed the meeting at 7:40 p.m. and reconvened at 7:55 p.m. to allow photographs to be taken. CITIZENS' COMMENTS -Mayor Zaun read a statement from residents of 162nd Street West thanking the City staff for helping with clean up after the May 30 storm. 98.146 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Holberg, to receive the statement from residents of 162nd Street West thanking the City staff for helping. with clean up after the recent storm. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Ryan, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill, Holberg. • CONSENT AGENDA Council members removed Items 7a and 7r from the consent .agenda. Council members added Items 8 and 9 to the consent agenda. Mr. Erickson stated a preliminary sketch plan, as requested by the Council member Ryan at the May 18th Council meeting, has been provided with the final plat of Wyldewood .Oaks. 98.147 Motion was. made by Mulvihill, seconded by Holberg, to approve the consent agenda items as follows: a. (Removed from consent agenda) b. Receive May Investment Report. c. Receive minutes of the following advisory committee meetings: Environmental Affairs Committee, June 2, 1998 Parks & Recreation Committee, June 3, 1998 Planning Commission, June 4, 1998 • CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 15, 1998 PAGE 3 • d. Receive 1997 Annual Tax Increment Report. e. Certificate of local performance measures for Local Performance Aid payable 1999. f. Receive 1997 Lakeville Convention and Visitor's Bureau annual financial report. g. ALF Ambulance 1999 budget. h, Resolution No, 98-128 authorizing temporary closing of City streets for Pan-O-Prog events. i. Resolution No. 98-129 receiving bids and awarding contract for paving hockey rinks at Dakota Heights Park and'Parkview Park. j. Grant the Lakeville Lions Club temporary 3.2 percent malt liquor licenses for July 9 and 10, 1998, at the Lakeville VFW Club and for August 29 and 30, 1998, at Aronson Park. • k. Grant extension of the club liquor licensefor VFW Post 210 to allow the sale of strong beer in the outdoor fenced-in area on July 11 and 12, 1998. I. Resolution No. 98-130 approving a gambling permitfor John Vessey American Legion Auxiliary Post 44. m: Grant extension of the on-sale liquor license and cabaret license for Babe's Sportsbar & Grill to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages and live entertainment in the fenced-in parking lot on July 10, 11 and 12, 1998. n. Receive application of Tom Thumb Food Marke#s for an off-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor license at 17450 Kenwood Trail, and call a public hearing for July 6, 1.998. o. Resolution No. 98-131 approving a gambling permit for the Lakeville Lions Club. p. Resolution No. 98-132 receiving bids and awarding contract for 210th Street sanitary sewer and water extension, Improvement Project 98-3. q. Special assessment agreements with Richard A. Lorentson, Vernon. B. • Lorentson and RND Lakeville, LLC, and a Temporary Easement from CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 15, 1998 PAGE 4 Richard A. and Dorothy G. Lorentson for property located near County Road 46 west of Kenyon Avenue. r. (Removed from consent agenda) 8. Resolution No. 98-135 approving the final plat of Wyldewood Oaks. 9. Conditional Use Permit to allow the expansion of an existing non- conforming single family dwelling on property located at 9926 - 199th Street West. Roll call. was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill, Holberg, Ryan. ITEMS 10-11 Dennis Feller presented the City of Lakeville 1997 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. (See memo from Dennis Feller dated June 8, 1998 and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 1997 on file in the City Clerk's ofFce.) Mr. John Fox, Engagement Partner for the. certified public accounting firm of Eide Bailly, presented the Auditor's Management Letter dated April 10, 1998. • He indicated that from the Auditor's standpoint, the City's records are in excellent condition, and the City's internal controls are very good. Overall, the City continues to be in excellent financial condition. Mr. Fox also presented the Auditor's Management Report for the Lakeville Fire Relief Association dated January 26, 1998. He pointed out that by the end of 1997, the fair value of net assets exceeded the accrued liability, which is a significant accomplishment. Council member Holberg asked about the City's $47 million debt and the level of that debt as it relates to the City's growth status. Mr. Fox stated the City's debt level is in line with a city of this size. The City has a healthy cash and investment position, which would be a good cushion to fall back on in supporting the payment of future debt service if there were to be other cash flow problems. Mayor Zaun pointed out the graph on Page 153 of the financial report, which shows the .history of net bonded debt per capita. He also pointed out, as .shown on the graph on Page 154 of the financial report, that the total percentage of debt service to total expenditures has dropped in the past year. • CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 15, 1998 PAGE 5 Mr. Erickson stated that by the year 2003, the two remaining voter approved debt issues for major city buildings will be paid off. He further stated it has. been the goal of the City Council not to incur any future voter approved debt for major facilities. After 2003, the. only remaining debt would be the two voter approved park bond issues. Mayor Zaun stated in his opinion, the key statement in the auditor's management letter reads, "Our experience with the City of Lakeville has indicated consistent strong financial and budget management and conservative fiscal practices." Mr. Erickson stated copies of the annual financial report will be distributed to the Dakota County Libraries, Lakeville Senior Center, Lakeville Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Lakeville Business Association, Lakeville Small Business Association and other locations. 98.148 Motion was made by Holberg, seconded by Mulvihill to receive the City of Lakeville 1997 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Auditor's Management Letter dated April 10, 1998, and the Lakeville Fire Relief Association 1997 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Roll call .was taken on the motion. A es, Sindt, Mulvihill, Holber ,Ran Zaun. Y g Y ITEM 12 98.149 Motion was made by Holberg, seconded by Mulvihill to set a Council work session for Tuesday, June 30th, at 5:00 p.m. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Mulvihill, Holberg, Ryan, Zaun, Sindt. ITEM 7A 98.150 Motion was made by Holberg, seconded by Mulvihill to approve the claims for payment. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Holberg, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill. Ryan abstained dueto a possible conflict of interest. ITEM 7R Council member Ryan expressed his opposition to Well No. 13 being located on property. the City recently purchased in the southeast corner of 175th Street CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 15, 1998 PAGE 6 • and Ipava Avenue. In addition to the cost of the land, he stated he is not in favor of placing a well at this location.. He stated restoration costs for the site, in his estimation, would be $15,000 to $20,000. He also stated that due to the site's distance from the nearest existing well, collection piping costs would be high. He stated in his. opinion, this would open the door for a well in North Park, which he feels is also an inappropriate site. 98.151 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Mulvihill to approve Resolution No. 98-133 approving plans and specifications and setting a bid date for Well No. 13, Improvement Project 98-11A; and Resolution No. 98-134. approving plans and specifications and setting a bid date for Well No. 13 collection pipe, Improvement Project 98-11 B. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill., Holberg. Nay, Ryan. Council member Ryan stated he feels it is not cost effective or good long. term planning to locate Well No. 13 on the City property located in the southeast corner of 175th Street and Ipava Avenue. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Mr. Nelson explained that the City received a letter from the Minnesota DNR indicating,. and Barr Engineering confirmed, the existence of Eurasian Water Milfoil (EWM) in Lake Marion. City officials met with the Lake Marion Homeowners Association and presented some options. He explained that the City is eligible fora $2,170 grant in 1998 for control of the EWM. Mr. Erickson stated the Lake Marion Homeowners Association endorses the City's actions and is working with the City to develop a comprehensive action plan. Council member Ryan asked if the City is going to take the lead in this project Mr. Erickson stated it would be a partnership between the City and Lake Marion Homeowners Association, who had set money aside years ago for this purpose. Mayor Zaun stated the City {local unit of government) would need to make the application for the .grant funds, which is fairly standard. 98.152. Motion was made by Holberg, seconded by Sindt to authorize staff to apply for a grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for control of Eurasian Water Milfoil in Lake Marion. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill, Holberg, Ryan. • CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 15, 1998 PAGE 7 • 98.153 Motion was made by Mulvihill, seconded by Ryan to approve Resolution No. 98-136 approving a gambling permit for Panorama of Progress. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Mulvihill, Holberg, Ryan, Zaun. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Next regular Council meeting, July 6, 1998 Special Council meeting and Council work session, June 22, 1998 Mayor Zaun adjourned the Council meeting at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, harlene Frie es, City erk Duane Zaun, Ma