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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 7, 2025 - 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; Brad Paulson, Police
Chief; Paul Oehme, Public Works Director; Tina Goodroad, Community Development
Director
3. Citizen Comments
John Borup, 20735 Hollins Avenue West, addressed the City Council about his concern
with a level three sex offender living in the downtown neighborhood of Lakeville.
4. Additional agenda information
City Administrator Miller noted that there was a revised contract for item 6N on the
consent agenda. The location of the project was updated in the contract.
5. Presentations/Introductions
a. CricHub Sports Academy Scholarship Fund Donation
Park and Recreation Director Joe Masiarchin received a check from CricHub Sports
Academy Scholarship Fund Donation. Funds will benefit the youth cricket program in
Lakeville.
b. 2025 Arbor Day Proclamation
Mayor Hellier proclaimed April 26, 2025, as Arbor Day.
c. Public Works Quarterly Report
Public Works Director Paul Oehme 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
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b. Minutes of the 03/17/2025 City Council Meeting
c. Minutes of the 03/24/2025 Work Session Meeting
d. Amendment Number One to Supplemental Agreement with WSB for Professional
Services for Lake Marion Greenway, CIP 26-15
e. Vonage Phone System Renewal
f. Resolution Approving Municipal State -Aid Street System Revisions
g. Supplemental Agreement with SEH for Professional Services
for Citywide Trail Gaps Improvements (Phase II)
h. Contract for Roof Replacement at the Heritage Center
i. Proposal for Professional Planning and Design Services with ISG, Inc. for East
Community Park Phase II
j. Agreement with Blue Water Science for Professional Services for Lake
Management
k. Supplemental Agreement with WSB for Professional Services
for Rough Fish Assessment and Management on East Lake
1. Contract for Stump Removal Services
m. Purchase of Water Meters
n. Professional Services Agreement with CNH Architects
o. Contract for Street Surface Sealing
p. Agreement with Davey Resource Group for
Professional Services for Vegetation Management
q. Resolution Approving Charitable Gambling for Lakeville Soccer Club
r. Temporary on -sale liquor license to Dakota Curling Club
s. Agreement with JustFoia for Public Records Request Management
t. Resolution Appointing Kristy Harms to the Lakeville Area Arts Center Advisory
Board
u. Brookshire 2°d Addition Encroachment Agreement
v. WaterSmart Customer Portal Annual Renewal
w. Park Restroom Cleaning Services Agreement with Vanguard Cleaning Systems of
MN.
7. Action Items
a. Public Hearing and Award of Contract for the 2025 Street
Reconstruction/Rehabilitation Improvement Project 25-02
Public Works Director Paul Oehme kicked off the presentation for the 2025 Street
Reconstruction/Rehabilitation Improvement Project 25-02. This project was initiated by
the City's Pavement Management Program and consists of two components. The
Reconstruction Project mainly includes reclaiming and paving, as well as rehabilitation,
lining, or replacement of the water main. The Street Rehabilitation improvements
involve milling and overlaying, along with spot curb and gutter replacement.
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Rachael Shy, WSB presented the project costs. She explained that on Tuesday, March
4, 2025, the City received five bids for the construction of City Project 25-02, and the
results ranged from a low bid of $4,918,381.47 submitted by McNamara Contracting to
a high bid of $6,645,739.95. The Engineer's construction estimate was $5,192,135.
Based on the apparent low bid price for construction, the total project cost is anticipated
to be $6,076,544. The 2025 Street Reconstruction/Rehabilitation project is partially
funded with property tax levies, of which a portion is financed through assessments to
benefit property owners. Pursuant to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter
429, for local improvements, two public hearings are required.
Mayor Hellier opened the public hearing at 6:38 p.m.
There were no comments from the public.
Motion was made by Bermel, seconded by Volk, to close the public hearing at 6:39
p.m.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - Hellier, Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter
Motion was made by Lee, seconded by Wolter, to approve 1) contract with McNamara
Contracting, Inc for the 2025 Street Reconstruction/Rehabilitation Project, City Project
25-02; 2) resolution adopting assessments for City Improvement Project 25-02; 3)
resolution authorizing funding and 2025 budget amendments and fund transfers; and 4)
proposal with Braun Intertec for professional services.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Hellier, Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter
b. Public Hearing for Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easements and Spirit of
Brandtjen Farm 25te Addition Preliminary Plat and PUD Amendment
Community Development Director Tina Goodroad presented the staff report on the
proposal to vacation drainage and utility easements and the Spirit of Brandtjen Farm
25th Addition Preliminary Plat and PUD Amendment.
Mayor Hellier opened the public hearing at 6:46 p.m.
There were no comments from the public.
Motion was made by Volk, seconded by Lee, to close the public hearing at 6:47 p.m.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - Hellier, Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter
Motion was made by Bermel, seconded by Volk, to approve: 1) a resolution approving
the Spirit of Brandtjen Farm 25th Addition preliminary plat and PUD development
stage plan, 2) an amendment to the Spirit of Brandtjen Farm planned unit Development
and adopt the findings of fact, and 3) a resolution vacating public drainage and utility
easements.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Hellier, Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter
c. Public Hearing and Resolution Adopting Assessment For Unpaid Special Charges
Finance Director Julie Stahl provided the background for the assessment for unpaid
special charges for delinquent utility bills, nuisance abatement and unpaid false alarm
charges, and tree removal charges.
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Mayor Hellier opened the public hearing at 6:49 p.m.
There were no comments from the public.
Motion was made by Wolter, seconded by Bermel, to close the public hearing at 6:50
p.m.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - Hellier, Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter
Motion was made by Wolter, seconded by Volk, to approve Resolution Adopting
Assessments for the Unpaid Special Charges.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Hellier, Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter
d. Lord of Life Townhomes Preliminary Plat, Variance, and Easement Vacation
Matt Frisbee, Frisbee Properties with Lord of Life, has requested the Preliminary Plat
application and plans for Lord of Life Townhomes, which consist of 24 twin home lots
on 5.74 acres located south of Dodd Boulevard and east of Dodd Lane.
Community Development Director Tina Goodroad presented the staff report. The
Planning Commission held a public hearing at its March 20, 2025, meeting, and no
comments were received. The commission unanimously recommended approval.
Motion was made by Lee, seconded by Bermel, to approve: 1) a resolution approving
the preliminary plat of Lord of Life Townhomes, 2) a variance for cul-de-sac length and
adoption of the findings of fact, and 3) a resolution vacating drainage and utility
easements. The preliminary plat plans have been reviewed by the Engineering Division
and Park and Recreation Department staff.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Hellier, Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter
8. Unfinished Business
None
9. New Business
None
10. Announcements
a. Next Regular City Council Meeting April 21, 2025
b. Next Work Session Meeting April 28, 2025
11. Adjourn
Motion was made by Wolter, seconded by Lee, to adjourn at 6:54 p.m.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - Hellier, Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter
Respectfully Submitted,
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