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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
December 8,2025-6:00 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, 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 Administrator; Brad Paulson, Police Chief; Paul
Oehme, Public Works Director; Tina Goodroad, Community Development Director I
2. Citizen Comments I'
None
3. Discussion Items
a. Lake Marion Greenway Trail Update
Parks and Recreation Director Masiarchin presented an update on the Lake Marion
Greenway Trail. He broke down the updates section by section, explaining the changes
and design far each segment, as well as the thought process behind the design for each
section.
Council asked how this may impact traffic at Ritter Park. It is expected to increase
traffic when completed, but bikes will be held to paved trails only and not the hiking
trails.
b. Short-Term Rental Continued Discussion
Community Development Director Tina Goodroad and Economic Development
Manager Kati Bachmeyer presented an overview of an ordinance draft for short-term
rentals in Lakeville that reflects requests from the July work session.
Council found that this policy reaches a balance for homeowners to have the freedom to
rent, but ensures safeguards are in place. They would also be in favor of creating an
annual renewal fee. They also like the relationship they are able to have with companies
like Airbnb and VRBO to ensure community safety.
c. Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA)
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Community Development Director Tina Goodroad presented an update to Council on
the Local Affordable Housing Aid.
Council let staff know that they are supportive of CDA and of funding construction
costs. They would also like to save some dollars to support the Lewis house. Council
also asked staff to find out how many households have been served.
d. Waste Hauler Services Update
Assistant Administrator Kuennen presented an update on Waste Hauler Services to the
Council.
Council discussed potential options for future service processes and asked staff to
research options moving forward.
e. 2026 Legislative Priorities
Assistant to the City Administrator Taylor Snider presented the 2026 Legislative
Priorities to Council. He highlighted the new additions to the document and what has
been removed from the prior edition of the document.
Council recommended two additions to the document. They also agreed that there is no
need to invite our County, State, and Federal legislators to the next work session, as they
have in the past. Council has a strong working relationship with the representatives for
the City of Lakeville residents..
f. USA 250 Celebration
Council discussed options on how to celebrate America 250. They discussed public art
displays, collaboration with Pan-o-Prog, special banners and many more ideas to
celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America as a community.
4. Items for Future Discussion
Council would like to discuss changing the meeting format and having shorter work
sessions on normal meeting nights.
5. Committee/Ci Administrator U dates
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City Administrator Justin Miller announced that we submitted our final request for$800k
for the FiRST Center. Staff have also been interviewing candidates for the FiRST Center
Manager position.
6. Adjourn
Motion was made by Volk, seconded by Lee, to adjourn.
Mayor Hellier adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m.
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Respectfully Submitted,
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Ta 1 nider, Assistant to the City Administrator Lu . Heller, Mayor