HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-26-2024 MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 26,2024-6:30 PM
Lakeville Water Treatment Facility
1. Call to order, moment of silence and tlag pledge
Mayor Hellier called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Hellier, Council Members Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter
Staff Present: Justin Miller, City Administrator; Julie Stahl, Finance Director; Allyn
Kuennen, Assistant City Administrator; Courtney Miller,Assistant to the City
Administrator; Paul Oehme, Public Works Director; Tina Goodroad, Community
Development Director; Zach Johnson, City Engineer
2. Citizen Comments
None.
3. Discussion Items
a. City Council Compensation
Ms. Miller provided an overview and background of City Council compensation. The
City Council last discussed Mayor and Council compensation in 2018. Prior to that,
compensation for the Mayor and City Council was last reviewed and adjusted on
January 1, 1999. Ms. Miller provided compensation data from comparable cities. She
added that if the City Council moves forward with any compensation change, it would
not take effect until January 1, 2025.
The Council discussed potential compensation adjustments but ultimately decided
against any adjustments. The Council indicated that it would like to automatically
review compensation every two years.
b. County Road 50 and Interstate 35 Bridge and Interchange Improvements
City Engineer Johnson provided an update on the County Road 50 and Interstate 35
bridge and interchange improvements. He stated that City and County staffcontinue to
partner in efforts to advance the project. In addition, Mr. Johnson provided a progress
update on active project elements including the Minnesota Department of
Transportation's Interstate 35 Burnsville to Lakeville corridor study, Dakota County's
request for proposal for preliminary engineering, and an overview of project funding
applications.
City Council Work Session Minutes
February 26, 2024
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c. Franchise Fees
Ms. Miller provided an overview and background on franchise fees. Under Minnesota
Statute 216B.36, cities can impose a fee on utility companies that use the public rights-
of-way to deliver service. The City can determine the amount, structure, and use of
franchise fees. She added that Lakeville currently has franchise agreements with all four
utility providers, CenterPoint Energy, Minnesota Energy Resources Company, Xcel
Energy, and Dakota Electric Association,that allow franchise fees to be implemented.
She provided information on Lakeville's comparable market cities and their franchise
fee rate structures. Some of the cities use franchise fees to fund pavement management,
sustainability, or trail/park maintenance. Additionally, Ms. Miller provided possible
funding targets.
The Council discussed different rate structures and funding targets. The Council stated
that it supports implementing franchise fees but would like to explore the rate levels
further. The Council asked the Finance Committee to look into different rate structures
and rate amounts and report back to the Council with its findings. The Council directed
staff to begin conversations with the utility companies.
4. Items for Future Discussion
None.
5. Committee/City Administrator Updates
Volk: Attended the Lakeville Arenas Board of Directors meeting. They have drafted a
document to get an extended warranty on the outdoor rink. Arenas will also be sending out
an RFP for naming rights on the outdoor rink.
Lee: Attended the Public Safety Committee meeting. They discussed recruitment and
equipment needs.
Bermel: Attended the Dakota 911 Board of Directors meeting. The weather-related 911
outage is still being investigated. Citizen web reporting may be coming in the second half
of 2024.
6. Adjourn
Announcements:
• Next Regular Meeting: March 4, 2024
• Next Work Session: March 25, 2024
Motion was made by Volk, seconded by Lee,to adjourn. Voice vote was taken on the
motion. Ayes -Anonymous
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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February 26, 2024
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Respectfully Submitted,
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Co rtney Mill ,A istant to the City Administrator Luk M. Heller, Mayor