HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-27-2025 MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
October 27,2025-6:00 PM
Lakeville City Hall,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, and Wolter. Volk present
via Microsoft Teams
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 Administrator; Michael Meyer, Fire Chief; Susan
Johnson, Recreation Manager
2. Citizen Comments
None
3. Discussion Items
a. Pan-O-Prog Update
Paul Kaus and Tom Knutson from Pan-O-Prog de-briefed the council on the 2025 Pan-O-
Prog event. They discussed what they changed for this year and how that went for the
event this past Summer. New events for 2026 and other exciting updates were also
presented as they prepare for the annual event this summer. Safety and security were
emphasized as the event continues to grow. Partnering with the Lakeville Police
Department will help them implement new security policies to keep the event safe and
secure for the future.
b. New Fire Station Design Update
Chief Meyer and Assistant Administrator Kuennen, along with Brooke Jacobson and
Quinn Hudson of CNH architects, provided updated fire station plans using feedback
they received from the September City Council Work Session. 'They discussed each
change and the estimated cost savings that each change would have on the total project.
Council provided feedback on the updated plans and discussed the next steps to move
the project along.
c. Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement with ISD#194
Parks and Recreation Director Joe Masiarchin and Recreation Manager Susan Johnson
discussed the amended and restated joint powers agreement with ISD #194. Council is
supportive of the agreement moving forward.
City Council Work Session Minutes
October 27, 2025
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d. 2026 Enterprise Fund Budgets & Utility Rates
Finance Director Julie Stahl presented to Council. She discussed the utility rate
increases and why they will be necessary moving forward in 2026. Council was
comfortable with the rate increase changes for 2026.
Stahl also presented the Liquor Department budget for 2026.
e. 2026 Proposed Fee Schedule
Stahl presented the 2026 fee schedule. The public hearing will be on December 1. She
explained changes from the prior year and why they were made. Mayor Hellier inquired
about the possibility of keeping resident rates flat and increasing non-resident rates for
park rental spaces. Council asked staff to present rate comparisons from other similar
facilities in the area.
f. 3rd Qtr 2025 Financial Report& Finance Department Update
Finance Director Stahl preSented the 3rd quarter Financial Report to Council. The
numbers are at or exceeding expectations. Stahl also updated the council on Finance
Department operations year to date.
4. Items for Future Discussion
None
5. Committee/City Administrator Updates
Councilmember Bermel: Attended the I-35W Solutions Alliance meeting. The construction
projects are moving along, and the narrowed lanes should be expanded by winter.
Councilmember Lee: Fire Relief Board is working on a proposal regarding a three-year
plan to increase the contribution to individual pension funds,vesting changes, and a State
Aid share, which will help support the pensions of new full-time staff.
Councilmember Wolter: Personnel Committee reminds members to submit their City
Administrator review.
6. Adjourn
Motion was made by Bermel, seconded by Wolter, to adjourn the meeting at 7:42 P.M.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - Hellier, Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter
Respectfully Submitted,
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Tayl Snider, Assistant to the City Administrator Luke M. Heller, Mayor