HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-26-2024' MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
August 26,2024-6:00 PM
Lakeville City H811,Marion Conference Room
1. Call to order, moment of silence and flag pledge
Mayor Hellier called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Hellier, Council Members Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter
Staff Present: Justin Miller, City Administrator; Julie Stahl, Finance Director; Joe
Masiarchin, Parks& Recreation Director; Nicki Pretzer, Arts Center Manager; Allyn
Kuennen, Assistant City Administrator; Paul Oehme, Public Works Director; Brad Paulson,
Police Chief; Mike Meyer, Fire Chief
2. Citizen Comments
No public comment.
3. Discussion Items
a. 2024-2028 Lakeville Area Arts Center Strategic Plan
Nicki Pretzer, Lakeville Area Arts Center Manager,updated the city council on the
LAAC's strategic planning process. Staff, advisory board, and Friend's of the LAAC
met three times to develop the new strategic plan. The five-year plan outlines strategies
for facility development, community engagement, and collaborating to strengthen arts in
the community. The council asked several questions and was supportive of the work
being done.
b. City Commission Appointment Process
Administrator Miller reviewed the current appoinhnent process. The council agreed to
continue the practice started this year with conducting interviews on a single day,
grouped by commission. After discussion on term limits, the council agreed to move
forward with an ordinance amendment with the following guidelines:
1. Commissioners would be limited to two consecutive three-year terms(with
planning commission allowed three terms)
2. Commissioners can reapply after a one-year gap
3. Council may appoint an additional term (above the term limits)with unanimous
approval of the city council.
Staff will bring an ordinance amendment to a future city council meeting for review.
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c. 2025 Preliminary Budget and Property Tax Levy
Finance Director Stahl presented the proposed 2025 general fund budget and property
tax levy. The proposed levy is $49,443,603 and is a 13.41%increase compared to
2024. Key drivers for this increased were discussed and include the final bond issuance
of the park bond referendum, addition of full-time firefighters, and increases in the
equipment, facilities, technology,park improvement, and trail improvement funds.
After discussion and several questions, council directed staff to return with a levy
(outside of the increase due to the park bond referendum)under 10%. Staff will bring
the preliminary levy to the September 3rd council meeting for approval.
d. 2025-2029 Draft Capital Improvement Plan
City Engineer Zach Johnson presented the draft 2025-2029 CIP focusing on new or
amended projects. He reviewed the major transportation projects scheduled and
highlighted the proposed roundabout at County Road 50 and Highview Avenues, as well
as the schedule for the I-35/County Road 50 interchange project. Next steps will
include a public hearing at a future planning commission meeting followed by approval
by the city council.
4. Items for Future Discussion
None
5. Committee/City Administrator Updates
Mayor Hellier provided an update on a meeting he held with Community Development
Director Tina Goodroad, City Administrator Miller, and housing developers. The goal was
to develop ideas that could be agreed on before the next legislative session.
Councilmember Lee provided an update on the recent Personnel Committee meeting.
6. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Justin Miller, City Administrator Luke M. Heller, Mayor