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Home My WebLink About11-18-2024 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 18,2024-6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 1. Call to order, moment of silence and flag pledge Acting Mayor Lee called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call Members Present: Acting Mayor Lee, Council Members Bermel, Volk, Wolter Absent: Mayor Luke Hellier Staff Present: Justin Miller, City Administrator; Andrea McDowell Poehler, City Attorney; Julie Stahl, Finance Director; Joe Masiarchin, Parks & Recreation Director; Allyn Kuennen, Assistant City Administrator; Ann Orlofsky, City Clerk; Taylor Snider, Assistant to the City Administrator; Brad Paulson, Police Chief; Paul Oehme, Public Works Director; Tina Goodroad, Community Development Director 3. Citizen Comments Dan Schneemann, 16851 Javelin Avenue, addressed the City Council about the increase in his 2024 taxes. Craig Pratt, 10050 185th Street West, addressed the City Council about the appraisal he received for his property. He would like to meet with the City to consider a fair and equitable offer. Sharon Winsnoski, 9545 209th Street West, asked the City Council whether they had a policy that helped guide the city on the removal of trees with new developments. 4. Additional agenda information City Administrator Justin Miller added that Item 6(e)had a revised item in the packet. 5. Presentations/Introductions a. Police Officer Introductions -Oath of Office Acting Mayor Lee conducted the Oath of office to the new Police officers. b. Police Department Quarterly Report Police Chief Brad Paulson provided the quarterly report. 6. Consent Agenda Motion was made by Volk, seconded by Bermel, to approve the following: Ciry Council Meeting Minutes November 18, 2024 Page 2 Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter Absent: Hellier a. Check Register Summary b. Minutes of the 11/04/2024 City Council Meeting c. Resolution Approving Use of City Local Affordable Housing Aid Funds d. United Christian Academy Development Contract Second Amendment e. ALF Contract Amendment with Allina Health Emergency Medical Services f. Police Station Water Heater Replacement g. Agreeement for Police Department Building Automation Upgrade h. Lease Agreement for Storage of Public Works Seasonal Equipment i. Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Law Enforcement Assistance Services (LE-AST) j. Amendment to Supplemental Agreement for Professional Services with Alliant for 185th Street Improvements k. Approve Easement Acquisition Agreement for 185th Street Improvements 1. PCL Construction Services Conditional Use Permit m. Minutes of 10/28/2024 Work Session Minutes 7. Action Items a. Public Hearing on the application for Swing Lab Performance Golf to operate an On-Sale Malt Liquor License Mick Thares presented the business plan for Swing Lab Performance Golf to operate an on-sale malt liquor license at Swing Lab Performance Golf, 20721 Holyoke Avenue. The licensed premises will serve beer along with food that can be made with a convection/microwave. The Police Department conducted a background investigation on the corporate officers and found no reason to deny the license requested. The applicants will be present at the meeting. Acting Mayor Lee opened the Public Hearing at 6:38 p.m. There were no comments from the public. Motion was made by Wolter, seconded by Volk, to close the public hearing at 6:39 p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter Absent: Mayor Hellier Motion was made by Bermel, seconded by Volk, to approve the application for Swing Lab Performance Golf to operate an On-Sale Malt Liquor License. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter Absent: Mayor Hellier City Council Meeting Minutes November 18, 2024 Page 3 b. Resolution Ordering Improvements and Preparation of the Plans for t6e 2025 Street Reconstruction Project and Public Hearing Public Works Director Paul Oehme and Jeff Oliver from WSB provided a project summary, estimated project cost, description of the proposed assessment area, estimate of the amount to be assessed, and an explanation of the City's Assessment Policy. The City Council asked questions about the terms of the payback periods, how temporary water is provided, and the notifications that will be sent to the residents regarding access to their property. Acting Mayor Lee opened the Public Hearing at 6:57 p.m. Sharon Wisnoski, 9545 209th Street, asked who pays the assessment fee. Todd Aldrich, 17439 Hayes Avenue, addressed the City Council about the speed of traffic on 175th Street West, he would like the City Council to consider options to slow traffic down. Motion was made by Volk, seconded by Bermel, to close the public hearing at 7:00 p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter Absent: Mayor Hellier Staff explained that the resident pays the assessment and added that they would consider several options to help slow traffic on 175th Street West as they develop this project. Motion was made by Wolter, seconded by Volk, to order the Improvements and preparation of the Plans for the 2025 Street Reconstruction Project. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter Absent: Mayor Hellier c. Cedar Hills North Preliminary Plat Steve Troskey, Lennar Homes has requested a preliminary plat application and plans for 88 single family lots and 144 attached townhome lots on 148.6 acres of land located north of 200th Street (CR 64), east of Cedar Avenue(CSAH 23), and west of the municipal boundary with Farmington. The property is zoned RM-3 and RST-2. Community Development Director Tina Goodroad provided the Staff report. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at its November 7, 2024, meeting to consider the preliminary plat. One public comment asked about future traffic control at the Cedar Avenue and 200�h Street intersection. A stipulation regarding minimum garage sizes was removed as the RM-3 district does not include garage size requirements. City Council asked staff to define desirable trees. Motion was made by Bermel, seconded by Volk, to approve the resolution for the Cedar Hills North preliminary plat. City Council Meeting Minutes November 18, 2024 Page 4 Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter Absent: Hellier d. Utility Franchise Fees Assistant City Administrator Allyn Kuennen presented the Utility Franchise Fee plan, transition to franchise fees, and explained how the fees were determined. The City Council accepted feedback from the public. Dan Schneemann, 16851 Javelin Avenue, asked the City Council what cost-cutting efforts were being put forward. Derrek Dautel, 17718 Hickory Court, stated that this charge is ultimately being charged to the resident. Drew Boxrud, 20359 Hampton Avenue, asked the City Council what will happen when the 20-year agreement is up and if the City has explored any local sales tax options. Sharon Wisnoski, 9545 209th Street West, asked when the City Council decided to move to a full-time fire department. City Administrator Justin Miller explained that the agreement would have to be renewed as it neared its 20-year expiration. Miller added that during the 2023 legislative session, the state imposed a moratorium on new local option sales taxes. The City Council explained that it has been making decisions to improve the flre department since 2018. City Administrator Justin Miller added that in 2024, the City received enough funding to add 15 more paid-on-call firefighters, which necessitated an upgrade to the fire stations. 8. Unfinished Business None 9. New Business None 10. Announcements None 11. Adjourn to a closed session. Motion was made by Wolter, seconded by Bermel, to adjourn at 7:26 p.m. to a closed session to develop or consider an offer for the sale of real property located at 20830 Keokuk Avenue, Lakeville, MN, pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D.05 Subd. 3(c)(3). Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter Absent: Mayor Hellier City Council Meeting Minutes November 18, 2024 Page 5 a. Motion to adjourn to a closed session to develop or consider an offer for the sale of real property located at 20830 Keokuk Avenue,Lakeville, MN, pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D.05 Subd.3(c)(3). Members Present: Acting Mayor Lee, Council Members Bermel, Volk, Wolter Absent: Mayor Hellier Staff Present: Justin Miller, City Administrator; Andrea McDowell Poehler, City Attorney; Allyn Kuennen, Assistant City Administrator; Ann Orlofsky, City Clerk; Taylor Snider, Assistant to the City Administrator Council met to develop or consider an offer for the sale of real property located at 20830 Keokuk Avenue, Lakeville, MN, pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D.05 Subd. 3(c)(3). Motion was made by Volk, seconded by Bermel, to adjourn the closed session at 7:43 p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - Volk, Lee, Bermel, Wolter Absent: Mayor Hellier Respectfully Submitted, Ann Orlofsky, City Clerk Jos a Lee, Acting ayor