HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-22-2024 MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
July 22,2024-6:00 PM
Lakeville City Hall,Marion Conference Room
1. Call to order, moment of silence and flag pledge
Mayor Hellier called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
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; Tina Goodroad, Community Development Director
2. Citizen Comments
None
3. Action Item
a.
4. Discussion Items
a. Franchise Fees
Assistant City Administrator Kuennen presented updated materials related to the
franchise fee proposal which would fund future public safety building expenses.
Council had questions relating to how customers would go about with combining
account numbers, communication efforts, and the implementation timeline. Next steps
will be to notify the utility companies of the proposal and to hold a public hearing on
November 18th.
b. 2Q 2024 Financial Report& Finance Mid-Year Report
Finance Director Stahl presented the second quarter financial report and indicated that,
in general, expenses and revenues were in line with budgeted amounts. Stahl also
updated the council on finance department activities, including implementation of the
new financial software and status updates on how many residents were utilizing
electronic payment options for utility bills.
c. Dunham Property Discussion
Community Development Director Goodroad presented a sketch plan proposal for
development of the Dunham parcels south of County Road 70. Bob Dunham, Mike
Brandt, and Bob Domack discussed their current recycling operations and their desire to
expand to land south of their current location. Council asked questions about their
operations, odor control, and permitting processes. Council directed staff to continue to
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work with the Dunham's towards an Interim Use Permit and zoning amendments to
encourage the development of the property to the south.
d. Cannabis Zoning Discussion
Community Development Director Goodroad updated the council on cannabis
regulations being finalized by the State of Minnesota and indicated staff was seeking
clarity on zoning for cannabis-related businesses in Lakeville. Staff and council
reviewed the different types of businesses and where they might be appropriate. Staff
was directed to begin work on ordinances that capped the number of businesses as
allowed by statute, create a 500-foot buffer around schools, and prepare zoning
amendments for a public hearing with the planning commission.
5. Items for Future Discussion
Mayor Hellier asked that the council review"social districts"that allow cities to loosen
alcohol regulations, similar to what some other cities have received special legislation for.
6. Committee/City Administrator Updates
Mayor Hellier noted that he attended a Regional Council of Mayors meeting that focused
on city/school partnerships. One idea generated was to share legislative priorities and
possibly work together to formulate ideas that benefit both cities and schools.
7. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 8:27 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Justin Miller, City Administrator e M. Heller, Mayor