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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 2,2024-6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
1. Call to order, moment of silence and flag pledge
Mayor Hellier called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Members Present: Mayor Hellier, Council Members Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter
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;
Alyssa Frey, Human Resources Director
3. Citizen Comments
Joseph Meyer, 17678 Kettering Trail, addressed the City Council about a letter he received
with regard to a letter that was sent to his home stating that he would be prosecuted for
renting his home on AirBnB.
4. Additional agenda information
None
5. Presentations/Introductions
a. Park and Recreation Quarterly Report
Park and Recreation Director Joe Masiarchin presented the quarterly report.
6. Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Wolter, seconded by Bermel, to approve the following:
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - Hellier, Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter
a. Check Register Summary
b. Minutes of the 11/18/2024 City Council Meeting
c. Proposal for Professional Services for Final Design of Spyglass Neighborhood Park
d. Contract with Bergerson Caswell Inc. for the rehabilitation of Well No. 17.
e. FaciGty Use Agreement with Allina Health System
f. Award of Construction Contract to Bituminous Roadways for Quigley-Sime Park
Stormwater Infrastructure Maintenance
g. Resolutions Approving 2025 Pay Plans
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h. Mowing Contract for County and City Boulevards
i. Agreement with Xcel Energy for Streetight Replacement on Lakeville Boulevard
and Gateway Drive
j. Professional Services Supplemental Agreement for Office and Lunchroom
Renovations at the Central Maintenance Facility
k. Professional Services Agreement with Aurora Consulting for a Parks and
Recreation Strategic Planning Workshop
7. Action Items
a. Public Hearing on the Adoption of a Fee Schedule by Ordinance
Finance Director Julie Stahl presented the recommended changes for the 2025 Fee
Schedule.
Mayor Hellier opened the public hearing at 6:27 p.m.
There were no comments from the public.
Motion was made by Volk, seconded by Bermel, to close the public hearing at 6:28 p.m.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - Hellier, Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter
Motion was made by Bermel, seconded by Lee, to adopt the 2025 Fee Schedule by
Ordinance.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Hellier, Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter
b. PubGc Budget Meeting (Truth In Taxation) for 2025 Property Tax Levy and 2025
Budget
Director Julie Stahl presented the staff report. Stahl explained the proposed 2025 budget
anticipated adjustment of certain fees. The proposed changes were consistent with the
discussion conducted at the budget work session on November 25th.
Mayor Hellier opened the public hearing at 6:43 p.m.
There were no comments from the public.
Motion was made by Volk, seconded by Wolter, to close the public hearing at 6:44 p.m.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - Hellier, Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter
Council added that they were happy health benefits and contributions could stay low and
competitive.
Lee moved, seconded by Bermel, to adopt Resolutions 24-128, Approving the 2025
Property Tax Levy, 24-129, Adopting the 2025 Budget, authorize the order of Fire and
Police vehicles/equipment, and 24-130, Authorizing the 2025 Purchase and Disposal of
Vehicles and Equipment.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Hellier, Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter
c. Utilities Franchise Fees
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Assistant City Administrator Allyn Kuennen reviewed the four Utilities Franchise Fee
Ordinances. Kuennen explained how these fees were determined and how the transition
would occur.
The City Council took comments from the public at the November 16, 2024, City
Council meeting.
Council discussed the community's investment in public safety, they discussed a flat fee,
the transparency of a tax, the idea of bonding for these projects. The Council greatly
appreciated the feedback they received from the residents and businesses in the
community.
Motion was made by Wolter, seconded by Lee, to approve four ordinances to implement
elecfical service franchise fees on Xcel Energy and Dakota Electric Association and
adopt four ordinances to implement gas service franchise fees on Centerpoint Energy
Minnesota Gas and Minnesota Energy Resources.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Hellier, Lee, Wolter
Nay - Volk, Bermel
Motion was made by Lee, seconded by Wolter, approve summary ordinances of the four
ordinances imposing franchise fees.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Hellier, Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter
8. Unfmished Business
None
9. New Business
None
10. Announcements
Next Work Session Monday, December 9, 2024
Next City Council Meeting Monday, December 16, 2024
11. Adjourn to a closed session.
Motion was made by Lee, seconded by Bermel, to adjourn to a closed session.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - Hellier, Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter
a. Motion to close t6e meeting to conduct a performance evaluation of City
Administrator Justin Miller pursuant to MN Statute 13 D.05 subd.3(a)
Respect lly Submitted,
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Ann Orlofsky, City Clerk uke M. Hellier, Mayor