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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
December 9, 2024 - 6:00 PM
Lakeville City Hall, Marion Conference Room
1. Call to order, 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; Allyn Kuennen, Assistant City Administrator;
Taylor Snider, Assistant to the City; Zach Johnson, City Engineer. Michael Meyer, Fire
Chief.
2. Citizen Comments
There were no citizen comments.
3. Discussion Items
a. County Road 5/50 and Interstate 35 Interchange Update
City Engineer Zach Johnson gave a progress update of the County Road 5150 and
Interstate 35 Interchange project. He presented a breakdown of the interchange design,
project schedule/milestones dates, public communications, and planned funding
applications. The project team will submit the recommended plan by February 1, 2025.
Council asked questions about the natural environment, impacts to Fire Station Three,
and if staff has worked with the stakeholders in that area when designing the plan. City
Engineer Zach Johnson explained that stakeholders have been involved in the process.
b. Cherryview Park\Fire Station Proposal
Chief Meyer and Park and Recreation Director Joe Masiarchin presented to council a
redesign proposal for Chenyview Park that would implement a new fire station on the lot and
modifications to the existing park amenities.
Council was receptive to this proposal, with some questions being raised about the
layout and the need for current amenities to remain. There will be opportunity where the
City will receive feedback on the proposal from the public.
C. 2024 Financial Metrics Report
Finance Director Julie Stahl reviewed the finance metrics with Council. In this report,
she noted that the fund balance is staying right under 50% as the city builds reserves for
when the SAFER grant is finished in 2028. These debt limits and goals are being
monitored as Lakeville aims to maintain its AAA rating. She also spoke about other
ways the city is looking to delay purchases such as extending the life of certain vehicles
to help mitigate the amount of equipment purchases the city will be making in the
coming years.
4. Items for Future Discussion
None
5. Committee/ City Administrator Updates
None
6. Adjourn
Motion was made by Bermel, seconded by Lee, to adjourn at 7:42 p.m.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes — Hellier, Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taylor nider, Assis the City Administrator Lu e M. Heller, Mayor