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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-02-98 r CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 1998 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Zaun at 7:00 p.m. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was given. Roll call was taken. Present: Councilmembers Ryan, Sindt, Mulvihill, Holberg , and Mayor Zaun. Also present: R. Knutson, City Attorney; R. Erickson, City Administrator; K. Nelson, City Engineer;. S. Michaud, Parks & Recreation Director; D. Martens, Chief of Police; D: Volk, Director of Operations & Maintenance; D. Krings; .Chief Building Dfficiai; C. Friedges, City Clerk. MINUTES Councilmember Sindt pointed out that Page 2 of the January ZOth City Council meeting minutes indicate that John Young is the Secretary of the Lakeville Small Business Association; and he is the President. John Boland is the- Association's Secretary. The minutes of the January 20, 1998, City Council meeting were approved with the .corrections on Page 2. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS ATTORNEY: None ENGINEER: None ADMINISTRATOR: None DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE: Mr. Volk provided a detailed demonstration of the SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) System. A computer link between the council chambers and the water treatment. plant was used to demonstrate the system. He then presented the December, 1997, and January, 1998, monthly reports of the Operations & Maintenance Department. Councilmember Holberg asked if staff has received any comments from residents regarding water quality since the treatment plant came on line. Mr. Volk stated that staff has received numerous calls from residents and businesses regarding the positive change in water quality. PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 1998 PAGE 2 Ms. Lynne Hansen, Director of Neighborhood Services at the Community Action Council's Lakeville Neighborhood Resource Center, presented a Community Service Award to the Mayor and City Council. The award, she explained, recognizes Lakeville's role in enabling. the Community Action Council to open an outreach center in Lakeville. Mayor Zaun presented a plaque on behalf of the City Council, Economic Development Commission, staff and residents to the Lakeville Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Pat Arling, 1997 President, accepted the plaque on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce. Keith Nelson introduced Mary Lohmann, Engineering. Department Secretary. Mayor Zaun read a letter from Koch Refining Company regarding the 1998. Lake Conference Science Olympiad held on January 18, 1998. Students from the Lakeville and Apple Valley school districts earned top prizes in the Science Olympiad. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Mr. Pat Harvey, 20828 Iteri Avenue, provided a copy of the League of Minnesota Cities publication entitled, "OfFcial Conflict of Interest" and directed the Council's attention to Minnesota Statute 412.311, Statutory Cities, which .states, "The law provides that no member of a statutory city council may be directly or indirectly interested in any contract the council makes, except for the limited exceptions discussed previously". Mr. Harvey urged the Council. to pursue definitive direction, probably from the Attorney General's Office, on this matter. Ms. Brenda Callahan, 1571.5 Judicial Road, voiced her concerns regarding the proposed extension and upgrade of County Road 46 through the Murphy- Hanrehan Park Reserve. She asked the City Council to make its previously. stated opposition to this proposal official by passing a resolution opposing the proposed plan to extend County Road 46 through the Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, and encourage the intersection of 185th Street to County Road 21 as a much more prudent and advisable alternative. Mr. John Boland, 10241 205th Street, stated he would not be able to attend the .Council work session on Tuesday rooming and asked about the reconstruction of Ipava Avenue between 1$5th Street and .192nd Street as indicated in the • proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Mr. Erickson responded. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 1998 PAGE 3 CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Boland asked questions about several consent agenda items. Staff responded to his questions.. Mayor Zaun informed Mr. Boland that information on all agenda items is available atthe City Clerk's desk prior to and during the meeting, and he encouraged Mr. Boland to reference those materials. 98.32 Motion was made by Mulvihill, seconded by Holberg to approve the consent agenda items as follows: a. Claims for payment. b. Receive minutes of the following advisory committee meetings: Cable TV Board, January 13, 1998 Planning Commission, January 22, 1998 Parks & Recreation Committee, January 21, 1998 c. Resolution No. 98-12 requesting advance encumbrance of municipal state aid funds for the County Road 46/1-35 interchange, Improvement Project 91-3. d. Resolution No. 98-13 adopting deferred assessment for Parce(22-57750- 024-00, Improvement Project 94-1. e. Agreement with SnoTrackers Snowmobile Club. f. Resolution No. 98-14 accepting donation from Christiania Evangelical Lutheran Church to the Meals on Wheels program. g. Resolution No. 98-15 accepting donation from Lakeville Jaycees to the Recreation Sponsorship program. h. Mechanica~'amusement device license for Pinballs Plus, dba Mega Wash Laundry. i. Service Maintenance Contract with Fredrickson Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. for the fire stations. j. Trunk storm sewer. credits and release of cash escrow for Valvoline • Addition. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 1998. PAGE 4 • k. Resolution No. 98-16 authorizing sale. of surplus scrap water meters and scrap water meter metal Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Ryan, Zaun, Sir?dt, Mulvihill, Holberg. ITEM 8 Dave. Krings, Chief Building Official, presented the Zoning Enforcement Activity 1997 Annual Report. (See Memo. dated January 29, 1998, on file in the City Clerk's office.) Councilmembers Mulvihill and Holberg expressed appreciation for the work of the Zoning Enforcement Coordinator and City Attorney in effectively dealing. with zoning violations. 98.33 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Mulvihill to receive the 1997. Zoning Enforcement Activity Annual Report. . Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill, Holberg, Ryan. ITEM 9 Mr. Jeff Lueders, Cable Coordinator, introduced Brian Grogan of Moss & Barnett, and Robin Selvig, Cable Board member.. Mr. Grogan presented a resolution which would extend the existing franchise with Marcus Cable until the April 6th City Council meeting, or until such time as the City Council renews the cable franchise. The extension would allow for the completion of negotiations between the City of Lakeville and Marcus Cable. Mr. Grogan stated there has been considerable progress, and he feels confident that negotiations can be completed prior to April 6th Councilmember Sindt stated she will abstain from voting on this matter due to a conflict of interest, as her daughter-in-law is an employee of the law firm representing Marcus Cable. Mr. John Boland, 10241 205th Street, asked if a five year franchise agreement, rather than 15 year, would help with negotiations,. given the current and future changes in technology. Mr. Grogan indicated. that at this time, the City is being asked to consider a • temporary extension to continue negotiations. One of the issues being CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING » FEBRUARY 2, 1998 PAGE 5 • negotiated is the term of the franchise. Mr. Erickson stated he feels the City is clearly heading in the right direction with a 15 year franchise; however, with regard to high speed data transmission technology via a fiber optic ATM network, (Asynchronous Transfer Mode), a cost benefit analysis is underway to determine the appropriate term of the contract. 98.34 Motion was made by Holberg, seconded by Mulvihill to approve Resolution. No. 98-17 authorizing Marcus Cable Partners, L.P. to temporarily operate the cable communications system.. Roll call was taken on the motion.. Ayes, Mulvihill, Holberg, Ryan, Zaun. Sindt abstained. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -.CITIZENS' COMMENTS (Conflict of Interest) Mayor Zaun stated the conflict of interest issue raised under Citizens' • Comments :will be reviewed by the City Council, and a determination could be made at a later date. (County Road 46 extension through Murphy Hanrehan Park Reserve) Councilmember Holberg indicated that since this issue was discussed a couple .years ago, additional studies have been completed, and additional data has been gathered. She agreed with Ms. Callahan that the Council should pass an official resolution outlining the City's opposition to the proposed extension. 98.35 Motion was made by Holberg, seconded by Sindt to authorize staff to draft a resolution outlining the City of Lakeville's position on the proposed County Road 46 extension through the Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Mulvihill, Holberg, Ryan, Zaun, Sindt. NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Holberg stated she recently attended a meeting of the F-35 Solutions Alliance, and discussion took place with regard to the legislative agenda on the 35W corridor, County Road 70 bridge and light rail transit.. She suggested the City Council invite Dakota County Commissioners Paul Krause and Mike Turner to attend the next City Council meeting to discuss the various • legislative issues. Mr. Erickson stated he will draft a letter inviting them to the CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETLNG FEBRUARY 2, 1998 PAGE 6 • February 17t" Council .meeting. Councilmember Holberg asked the City Council to consider reconvening the Strategic Growth Management Task Force to evaluate the goals that had been previously established and determine if any of the City's standards or goals need to be reevaluated. She stated she would like to see as many of the former members as possible reconvene on the Task Force to provide for some continuity. The City Council could then fill any vacancies that exist and appoint a facilitator. 98.36 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Holberg to authorize staff to send letters to the original Strategic Growth Management Task Force members inviting them to participate in the reconvening of the Task. Force. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Holberg, Ryan, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill: ANNOUNCEMENTS: Advisory Committee applicant interviews immediately following City Council meeting Council work session, February 3, 1998, 8:00 a.m. Next regular Council meeting, Tuesday, February 17, 1998 Mayor Zaun adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m, Respectfully submitted, Charlene Friedges, Cit Jerk Du ne Zaun, Ma or