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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
December 8, 2025 - 6:00 PM
Lakeville City Hall, Marion Conference Room
Members of the public can participate in person at Lakeville City Hall, Marion Conference Room. Members of the public may join
the meeting via Teams Meeting, Meeting ID: 276 485 596 886 or by calling Toll Number 1-323-433-2142; Conference ID: 432
130 403#. The mayor will allow for public comments and questions at the appropriate time.
The City Council is provided background information for agenda items in advance by staff and appointed commissions,
committees, and boards. Decisions are based on this information, as well as City policy, practices, input from constituents, and a
council member’s personal judgment.
1. Call to order, moment of silence and flag pledge
2. Citizen Comments
3. Discussion Items
20 min a. Lake Marion Greenway Trail Update Joseph Masiarchin
25 min b. Short-Term Rental Continued Discussion Tina Goodroad, Kati
Bachmayer
20 min c. Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA) Tina Goodroad
20 min d. Waste Hauler Services Update Allyn Kuennen
25 min e. 2026 Legislative Priorities Taylor Snider
15 min f. USA 250 Celebration Justin Miller
4. Items for Future Discussion
5. Committee/ City Administrator Updates
6. Adjourn
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Date: 12/8/2025
Lake Marion Greenway Trail Update
Proposed Action
No action required - informational only.
Overview
The Dakota County Lake Marion Greenway Master Plan was completed in 2013. Once this
greenway/trail system is totally constructed, it will travel 20 miles through Burnsville, Savage,
Credit River Township, Lakeville and Farmington. The trail sections that traverse Lakeville
would include the trailway through Casperson and Ritter Farm Parks. The construction and
management of the greenway is a joint effort between the City of Lakeville and Dakota County,
Joint Powers Agreements for the project were reviewed and approved in May 2023 by the
Mayor and City Council.
The City and Dakota County contracted with WSB to complete a feasibility study and develop
trail alignments for the proposed trail segments within the City, starting in Downtown Lakeville
and extending to Ritter Farm Park. Representatives from WSB presented the proposed alignment
to the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee for comment at their May and
November meetings. Staff, in coordination with Dakota County and WSB, also hosted two open
houses and one informational pop-up event for stakeholders and neighbors of the greenway to
gather feedback on the project. Comments from these groups have been incorporated into the
final trail alignments where possible. Most recently, a tree survey was completed for Ritter Farm
Park, which has also impacted the trail’s alignment.
The greenway project will be funded through the JPA with Dakota County, Park Dedication and
grant funding received through a Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources as
well as a grant through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Staff will present the
most recent trail alignment and the project timeline.
Supporting Information
None
Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: Yes Source: Park Dedication, Dakota County, Grant
Funds
Envision Lakeville Community Values: Access to a Multitude of Natural Amenities and
Recreational Opportunities
Report Completed by: Joe Masiarchin, Parks and Recreation Director
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Date: 12/8/2025
Short-Term Rental Continued Discussion
Proposed Action
Provide final direction to staff on how to proceed with short-term rental ordinance language.
Overview
A preliminary discussion regarding an update to the City’s short-term rental ordinance was held
during the July 28, 2025 Work Session. The City of Lakeville currently allows short-term rentals
subject to approval of an administrative permit under the following requirements:
Renting of rooms within an owner-occupied dwelling unit to not more than two (2) individuals
who are each unrelated to the principal family as an accessory use provided that:
1. The property owner shall not enter into a rental agreement with more than two
individuals within a 30-day period.
2. There shall be one off-street parking stall provided for each rental occupant of the
property in addition to the parking stalls required by chapter 19 of this title.
This language is included in the Uses by Administrative Permit section in all the residential
zoning districts.
Staff has prepared the attached draft ordinance to continue the short-term rental discussion and
provide the City Council with more specific policy language to review, based on feedback
received during the July meeting.
Items of note in the draft ordinance language:
• An annual short-term rental permit is required.
• Renting of rooms or the entire home is allowed.
• Collection of lodging tax is required.
• Requires owner or local management be Minnesota-based (for consistency with Rental
Registration Program).
• Restricts number of short-term rentals operated by the same homeowner to two
properties (one homestead, one non-homestead).
• Short-term rental is defined as 31 days or less.
• Occupancy is limited to two adults per bedroom, plus their dependent children.
• Parking is restricted to off-street only (in the property’s garage stalls or on the paved
surfaces).
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• Does not restrict the number of short-term rentals within city boundaries or their
location.
• Does not define long-term rental, but that change will be added to the Rental Registration
chapter as part of the future City Council item.
Discussion
Staff is seeking final direction on short-term rental requirements in the updated ordinance.
Topics of consideration:
1. How many short-term rental units can one person (or entity) own/operate?
2. Should the short-term rental administrative permit require an annual renewal, renewal
every 2-3 years or be handled as a one-time application (similar to the rental registration
program)?
Based on Council direction received during this work session, staff will prepare the appropriate
zoning ordinance amendments to be brought to an upcoming City Council meeting.
Supporting Information
1. Lakeville Short-Term Rental Ordinance DRAFT 12.8.25
Financial Impact: $0 Budgeted: No Source:
Envision Lakeville Community Values: Safety Throughout the Community
Report Completed by: Kati Bachmayer, Economic Development Manager
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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. ____
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 10
TITLE 9, CHAPTER 10: SHORT-TERM RENTALS
9-10-1: Purpose
9-10-2: Scope
9-10-3: Definitions
9-10-4: Permit Required
9-10-5: General Provisions
9-10-6: Performance Standards
9-10-7: Suspension and Revocation
9-10-1: PURPOSE
The City of Lakeville is committed to maintaining the quality of life of its residents and has a
compelling interest in protecting the character of its residential neighborhoods. The rental of
homes for temporary occupancy is a commercial activity and when not properly managed,
short-term rentals have the capacity to generate noise, traffic, and trash beyond what is
typically present in a residential neighborhood creating a public nuisance.
The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that the short-term rental of a permitted dwelling unit
is conducted, operated, and maintained so as not to become a nuisance to the surrounding
neighborhood, an influence that fosters blight and deterioration, or creates a disincentive to
reinvest in the community.
9-10-2: SCOPE
This chapter applies to any dwelling unit or portion of a dwelling unit proposed to be used as a
short-term rental.
9-10-3: DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and terms are defined as follows:
BEDROOM: A habitable room within a dwelling unit which is used, or intended to be used,
primarily for the purpose of sleeping, but shall not include any kitchen, dining room, or living
room.
DWELLING UNIT: A residential building or portion thereof intended for occupancy by one or
more persons with facilities for living, sleeping, cooking and eating, but not including hotels,
motels, nursing homes, tents, seasonal cabins, boarding or rooming houses, motor homes, or
travel trailers.
LOCAL MANAGEMENT OR RENTAL AGENT: A person, enterprise, or agency
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representing the owner of the short-term home rental unit. Must be a resident of Minnesota
and will serve as the primary contact for the City regarding violations by the short-term rental
property or its transients.
OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE: An area on the permitted premises or within a building on the
permitted premises intended for the use of parking of a passenger vehicle which has a means of
access to a public street. An area on a private street or easement may be considered an off-street
parking space for purposes of this article at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator or their
designee only in the following circumstances:
(1) The area is dedicated solely for the use of the permitted premises;
(2) The area is contiguous to the permitted premises; and
(3) Use of the area for parking will not interfere with the use or maintenance of the
private street or easement.
OWNER: The fee owner of the building containing a short-term rental unit as listed on
the records of the Dakota County Property and Taxation Services.
REMUNERATION: Compensation, money, or other considerations given in return for
occupancy, possession, or use of real property.
RENT OR RESERVATION FEE: The remuneration charged for the temporary occupancy of a
home rental unit.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL (ACCESSORY USE): A dwelling unit which is the primary residence of
a household, in which temporary lodging (less than thirty-one (31) consecutive calendar days)
in all or part of the dwelling unit is offered for remuneration, limited to a maximum occupancy
of two (2) adults per bedroom, plus their dependent children—including the dwelling's residents,
if present—at any one time.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL (PRINCIPAL USE): A dwelling unit which is not the primary residence
of a household, in which temporary lodging (less than thirty-one (31) consecutive calendar days)
in all or part of the dwelling unit is offered for remuneration, limited to a maximum occupancy
of two (2) adults per bedroom, plus their dependent children, at any one time.
TRANSIENT: Any person who, at their own expense or at the expense of another, exercises - or
is entitled to - temporary occupancy or temporary possession, by reason of any rental
agreement, concession, permit, right of access, or any other type of agreement for a period of
thirty-one (31) consecutive calendar days or less.
9-10-4: PERMIT REQUIRED
The short-term rental of any dwelling unit, or advertisement of a dwelling unit for short-term
rental, shall be prohibited unless a permit authorizing short-term rental has been approved in
accordance with this Chapter. Rental of all or a portion of a dwelling unit as a short-term
rental by a homeowner to any transient is allowed as provided by this section following
issuance of a short-term rental permit. Rental of any dwelling units for occupancy by the same
transient person or persons for longer than thirty (31) consecutive days is considered a long-
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term rental and requires rental registration under Chapter 9 of this Title.
Effective Dates. Issuance of a short-term rental permit shall authorize use of the property as a
short-term rental per the following guidelines:
a. All short-term rental permits issued between January 1 and October 31 of any given
calendar year shall expire at midnight on December 31 of that same calendar year.
b. All short-term rental permits issued between November 1 and December 31 of any given
calendar year shall authorize use of the property as a short-term rental through
December 31 of the following calendar year.
9-10-5: GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. No short-term rental shall operate within the city without a current, valid short-term
rental permit.
2. All property owners as identified on the county property records must agree to operate
the property as a rental and must sign the short-term rental permit application. The
City shall be notified of any changes in ownership.
3. Property must be in compliance with all state and local laws and regulations, including
exterior maintenance of the structure, yard, and driveway/parking areas, in order to be
eligible for a short-term rental permit
4. The property owner must pay all federal, state and local taxes, including Local Lodging
Tax under Title 3, Chapter 17.
5. A short-term rental permit is non-transferable and may not be assigned to another
person or premises, including, but not limited to, any successor in title to ownership of
the short-term rental or upon lease of the short-term rental to a person or persons for a
period longer than thirty-one (31) consecutive days.
6. To maintain quality of life and neighborhood characteristics, no property owner is
allowed to operate more than two short-term rental properties (one homestead, one
non-homestead) within municipal boundaries.
7. Property owner or local management must agree that the city has permission to access
exterior areas of the property when responding to a reported violation of the standards
in this section, in order to ascertain if a violation has occurred.
9-10-6: PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The following performance standards apply to all short-term rentals:
1. Listings advertising the property’s availability for rent or reservation fee must state the
city permit number, maximum occupancy permitted and the maximum number of off-
street parking spaces that may be parked overnight on the property.
2. The maximum number of overnight occupants, including permanent occupants of the
property if they are present, is limited to two (2) adults per bedroom, plus their
dependent children.
3. All transient vehicles must be parked within the garage or on paved surface(s) on the
short-term rental property.
a. Parking shall be limited to passenger vehicles. No work vehicles, trucks or
trailers shall be allowed.
b. At no time shall vehicles be parked on unpaved surfaces or obstruct access to
neighboring properties.
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4. An appropriate number of waste containers must be present to accommodate the
amount of trash generated by the short-term rental. Waste may not be stored outside
of approved containers, and all waste containers must be stored within the garage,
except on the day of collection.
5. The Good Neighbor Brochure provided by the City must be posted in a conspicuous
location near the home’s front entrance.
9-10-7: SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION
Any short-term rental found to be out of compliance with the general provisions and
performance standards of this Chapter or any city code violations shall be subject to permit
suspension or revocation. Revocation of a short-term home rental permit by the City will
prohibit the property owner’s ability to reapply for a permit until 365 consecutive calendar
days have passed from the date of revocation.
(1) First Offense. Upon determining a short-term rental property is out of compliance with any
provision of this Chapter or any city code violations, the property owner shall be ordered by
City staff to correct the violation and take any/all appropriate actions necessary to prevent
further violations. If the property owner disagrees with the order, he or she may appeal the
decision within ten (10) days to the City Council. Said decision shall be heard by the City
Council at its next regular meeting.
(2) Second Offense. Upon determining that a second offense has occurred within 365 days of
an initial offense, the permit shall be ordered by City staff to correct the violation and take
any/all appropriate actions necessary to prevent further violations. If the property owner
disagrees with the order, he or she may appeal the decision within ten (10) days to the City
Council. Said decision shall be heard by the City Council at its next regular meeting.
(3) Third Offense. Upon determining that a third offense has occurred within 180 days of the
second offense, the permit shall be immediately suspended and directed to the Zoning
Administrator or their designee for reinstatement, amendment, or revocation. If the property
owner disagrees with the order, he or she may appeal the decision within ten (10) days to the
City Council. Said decision shall be heard by the City Council at its next regular meeting.
(4) Enforcement.
a. An owner, operator, tenant, or occupant of any building or property in violation of the
provisions of this Chapter or any city code violations may be charged and found guilty
of a misdemeanor and may be held responsible for the cost of enforcement in addition
to penalties.
b. The City may exercise any and all remedies at law or in equity to ensure compliance.
All unpaid costs, charges, and penalties may be certified to the property for collection
with the property taxes.
(4) Appeals. The short-term rental property owner can appeal the revocation of its short-term
rental permit to the City Council. Upon receipt of the appeal application, the City shall notify
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the short-term rental permit holder, in writing, of the violations triggering the revocation, and
the date upon which a public hearing will be held by the City Council to consider the matter.
Written notice of the public hearing shall be provided to the short-term rental permit holder
and to all property owners within 500 feet of the property subject to the permit. Such notice
shall be mailed to the last known address of the owners at least 10 days prior to the hearing.
Following the hearing and subsequent discussion, the City Council may reinstate the permit,
make amendments to the permit conditions including but not limited to establishing a
maximum occupancy, or revoke the permit by adopting a resolution with findings of fact that
include the basis for the revocation.
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Date: 12/8/2025
Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA)
Proposed Action
Provide direction to staff on distribution of LAHA funds
Overview
The 2023 Legislature passed a housing bill with $1 billion in new funding for various housing
programs. The Legislature appropriated state funds for the programs and established a metro
wide sales tax for housing needs, including a portion of this tax as local housing aid for
metropolitan cities.
The new law establishes a 0.25% metropolitan regional sales tax, with a portion of the proceeds
allocated to metropolitan cities over 10,000 in population. Lakeville received a distribution of
aid under this legislation of $229,464 in 2024. Lakeville’s 2025 allocation is $635,458.
Cities can use this aid for emergency rental assistance, costs of operating emergency facilities,
financial support to nonprofit affordable housing providers, and projects for the construction,
acquisition, rehabilitation, demolition or removal of existing structures, construction financing,
permanent financing, interest rate reduction, refinancing, and gap financing of housing. Cities
will be able to use this aid only for affordable housing assistance to households at 115 percent of
the area median income (AMI) for homeownership projects, and 80 percent AMI for rental
housing projects. For a household of four, 115% AMI is $152,250 and at 80% AMI is $104,200
(2025 income guidelines).
Cities must spend this aid by December 31st in the fourth year following the year after the aid
was received. Funds must be committed within three years. Beginning in 2025, cities must
submit an annual report with documentation on any unspent funds, and documentation of
qualifying projects completed or planned.
Uses of Funds
Lakeville collaborated with the Dakota County CDA to administer our 2024 funds. The CDA
identified two programs which build upon existing CDA programs and which the CDA could
efficiently administer on cities’ behalf:
1) Enhanced single-family home improvement loan program which would increase the number
of homes improved from 60-70 per year to 115-120 per year countywide.
2) Radon mitigation grant program which would provide funds for radon testing and mitigation
in at least 40 homes per year countywide.
The CDA has provided a letter demonstrating how the funds have been used to date. The CDA
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would like to build on the success of 2024 and continue collaboration on administering these
two housing preservation programs and is requesting a commitment of $250,000 of the
city's 2025 allocation.
If the City Council supports this request, the city will have the remaining $385,458 to commit to
a qualifying project(s). Considering this, staff have been in conversation with CDA to build a
senior apartment building on a portion of the remaining Fischer property recently purchased.
Remaining funds could be used to support the construction of this building, including extension
of utilities that will serve the entire site.
Funds could also be used for other qualifying projects based on State Statute (attached). The
City could also hold the funds for future gap financing for future affordable housing
development.
Policy Questions
1. Does the City Council support collaboration with the Dakota County CDA for continued
administration of the Home Improvement Loan Program and Radon Mitigation Grant
Program?
2. Does the city support setting aside funds for the construction costs related to future
construction of a senior housing building by the CDA?
Supporting Information
1. LAHA.Collaboration.Memo.2025
2. LAHA Annual Allocations
3. State Statute
4. 2025-AMI-Chart-Effective-05.12.2025
Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: No Source:
Envision Lakeville Community Values: A Home for All Ages and Stages of Life
Report Completed by: Tina Goodroad, Community Development Director
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LOCAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING AID
Source:
Dept Revenue
7/8/24
Dept of Revenue
7/1/25
FY2024 FY2025
Metropolitan County Aid 32,209,614$ 85,413,859$
State Rent Assistance 16,104,807$ 42,706,930
Metropolitan City Aid 16,104,807$ 42,706,930
Local Sales Tax Total 64,419,227$ 170,827,719$
Source:
Dept Revenue
7/8/24
Dept of Revenue
7/1/25
Metropolitan County Aid FY2024 FY2025
Anoka 3,390,611$ 9,123,550$
Carver 1,630,368$ 4,285,475$
Dakota 4,103,737$ 10,926,497$
Hennepin 12,451,445$ 32,714,382$
Ramsey 6,011,350$ 15,929,046$
Scott 1,903,376$ 5,072,208$
Washington 2,718,727$ 7,362,702$
Total Metro County Aid 32,209,614$ 85,413,859$
Metropolitan City Aid FY2024 FY2025
Apple Valley 282,732$ 764,231$
Burnsville 405,821$ 1,141,331$
Eagan 346,611$ 891,648$
Farmington 88,549$ 244,803$
Hastings 114,387$ 284,519$
Inver Grove Heights 200,443$ 491,911$
Lakeville 229,465$ 635,458$
Mendota Heights 43,877$ 123,622$
Rosemount 85,048$ 232,875$
South St. Paul 120,170$ 313,527$
West St. Paul 178,001$ 455,855$
Total City Aid 2,095,105$ 5,579,781$
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477A.35 Local Affordable Housing Aid (2025 Minnesota Statutes)
Subd. 4.Qualifying projects.
(a) Qualifying projects include:
(1) emergency rental assistance for households earning less than 80 percent of area median
income as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development;
(2) financial support to nonprofit affordable housing providers in their mission to provide safe,
dignified, affordable and supportive housing;
(3) projects designed for the purpose of construction, acquisition, rehabilitation, demolition or
removal of existing structures, construction financing, permanent financing, interest rate
reduction, refinancing, and gap financing of housing to provide affordable housing to households
that have incomes which do not exceed, for homeownership projects, 115 percent of the greater
of state or area median income as determined by the United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development, and for rental housing projects, 80 percent of the greater of state or area
median income as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development, except that the housing developed or rehabilitated with funds under this section
must be affordable to the local work force;
(4) financing the operations and management of financially distressed residential properties;
(5) funding of supportive services or staff of supportive services providers for supportive
housing as defined by section 462A.37, subdivision 1. Financial support to nonprofit housing
providers to finance supportive housing operations may be awarded as a capitalized reserve or as
an award of ongoing funding; and
(6) costs of operating emergency shelter facilities, including the costs of providing services.
(b) Recipients must prioritize projects that provide affordable housing to households that have
incomes which do not exceed, for homeownership projects, 80 percent of the greater of state or
area median income as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development, and for rental housing projects, 50 percent of the greater of state or area median
income as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Priority may be given to projects that: reduce disparities in home ownership; reduce housing cost
burden, housing instability, or homelessness; improve the habitability of homes; create
accessible housing; or create more energy- or water-efficient homes.
(c) Gap financing is either:
(1) the difference between the costs of the property, including acquisition, demolition,
rehabilitation, and construction, and the market value of the property upon sale; or
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(2) the difference between the cost of the property and the amount the targeted household can
afford for housing, based on industry standards and practices.
(d) If aid under this section is used for demolition or removal of existing structures, the cleared
land must be used for the construction of housing to be owned or rented by persons who meet the
income limits of paragraph (a).
(e) If an aid recipient uses the aid on new construction of a building containing more than four
units, the loan recipient must construct, convert, or otherwise adapt the building to include:
(1) the greater of: (i) at least one unit; or (ii) at least five percent of units that are accessible units,
and each accessible unit includes at least one roll-in shower, water closet, and kitchen work
surface meeting the requirements of section 1002 of the current State Building Code
Accessibility Provisions for Dwelling Units in Minnesota; and
(2) the greater of: (i) at least one unit; or (ii) at least five percent of units that are sensory-
accessible units that include:
(A) soundproofing between shared walls for first and second floor units;
(B) no florescent lighting in units and common areas;
(C) low-fume paint;
(D) low-chemical carpet; and
(E) low-chemical carpet glue in units and common areas.
Nothing in this paragraph relieves a project funded by this section from meeting other applicable
accessibility requirements.
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AMI%12345678
30%27,800 31,800 35,750 39,700 42,900 46,100 49,250 54,150
50%46,350 53,000 59,600 66,200 71,500 76,800 82,100 87,400
60%55,600 63,600 71,500 79,450 85,800 92,150 98,500 104,900
80%72,950 83,400 93,800 104,200 112,550 120,900 129,250 137,550
100%92,700 105,950 119,200 132,400 143,000 153,600 164,200 174,800
115%106,600 121,800 137,050 152,250 164,450 176,650 188,800 201,000
120%111,250 127,150 143,050 158,900 171,650 184,350 197,050 209,750
2025 Area Median Income Guidelines - Minneapolis - St. Paul - Bloomington, MN
Effective May 12th, 2025
Household Size
130%172,150120,500 137,700 154,900 185,900 199,700 213,500 227,250
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Date: 12/8/2025
Waste Hauler Services Update
Proposed Action
N/A
Overview
Prior to 2019, one of the more frequent complaints regarding waste hauler services was the
number and frequency of waste hauler trucks within residential neighborhoods. These
complaints also included concerns related to:
• Continuous disruption, noise and safety from truck traffic
• Increased wear and tear on residential streets
• Inefficient use of roadways
• Constant display of unsightly trash containers
• Increased instances of spilled waste
The City Council considered several service models to address these issues, including
transitioning to an organized collection system where the city selects a single hauler to provide
pickup service for all residents and businesses within the city, to a hybrid system that allows
residents to continue to individually contract with the hauler of their choice, but establish service
areas that would limit which days of the week the collection occurs.
In March 2019, the City Council amended Chapter 8 of the city code relating to solid waste
collections, to divide the city into two service areas. The east side of the city is serviced on
Wednesday/Thursday, and the west side of the city is serviced on Tuesday/Wednesday, reducing
the number of days that trucks are in residential neighborhoods from five to three.
Complaints regarding the frequency of waste hauler trucks in neighborhoods have significantly
declined since the ordinance was amended, with the majority of concerns now related to
unreliable, missed or delayed service.
The city currently has five Class A service providers that can collect waste from all areas of the
city and two Class B service providers that can collect waste from only commercial and
multifamily (apartment) areas.
Staff will be available at the work session to review the attached information.
Supporting Information
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1. 2019 Waste Hauler Service Area Ordinance Amendment
2. Chapter 8 Mixed Solid Waste & Recyclables Collections
3. 2025 Waste Hauler License List
Financial Impact: $N/A Budgeted: No Source:
Envision Lakeville Community Values: Good Value for Public Service
Report Completed by: Allyn Kuennen, Assistant City Administrator
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CHAPTER 8
MIXED MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLES COLLECTORS
SECTION:
3-8-1: Definitions
3-8-2: Collection License Required
3-8-3: Application And Fee
3-8-4: Liability Insurance Required
3-8-5: Required Equipment (Rep. by Ord. 1048, 8-2-2021)
3-8-6: Collection Regulations
3-8-7: Limitation On Number Of Licenses
3-8-8: Penalty
3-8-1: DEFINITIONS:
As used in this chapter, the following terms and phrases have the following meanings:
COLLECTION: The aggregation of mixed municipal solid waste from the place at which it is generated and includes all
activities up to the time the waste is delivered to a waste facility.
COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT: Any premises where a commercial enterprise of any kind is carried on and shall include
restaurants, clubs, churches, and schools.
COMMERCIAL/MULTIPLE-FAMILY (APARTMENT) DWELLING COLLECTION: Mixed municipal solid waste and/or
recyclable material collection provided to any commercial establishment or any multiple-family (apartment) dwelling units of
which all residents commingle their mixed municipal solid waste in a dumpster or other similar container for shared collection
service by the collector or commingle their recyclable material in a dumpster or other similar container for shared pickup
service by the collector.
CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS: Waste building materials, packaging, and rubble resulting from construction, remodeling, repair,
and demolition of buildings and roads.
DAY SPECIFIC HAULING MAP: A map that divides the City into districts for individual residential collection based on the
day of the week in which garbage, refuse, recyclables, and yard waste are collected by a licensed collector.
GARBAGE: Animal, vegetable, or other putrescible wastes, but excluding human excreta, sewage, or other forms of water-
carried wastes.
INDUSTRIAL WASTE: The following waste from an industrial or manufacturing business that is managed as a separate
waste stream: ash, sand, wood waste, contaminated soil, organic resin, and food waste from manufacturing; paper waste
from manufacturing; empty containers, printed circuit boards, ink and sludge.
MIXED MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE: Garbage, refuse and other solid waste from residential, commercial, industrial, and
community activities that the generator of the waste aggregates for collection, but does not include auto hulks, street
sweepings, ash, construction debris, mining waste, sludges, tree and agricultural wastes, tires, lead acid batteries, used oil,
and other materials collected, processed, and disposed of as separate waste streams.
MULTIPLE-FAMILY (APARTMENT) DWELLING: A building designed with three (3) or more dwelling units exclusively for
occupancy by three (3) or more families living independently of each other, but sharing hallways and main entrances and
exits.
RECYCLABLE MATERIAL: Materials that can be readily separated from mixed municipal solid waste for the purpose of
recycling, including, but not limited to, paper, glass, plastics, metals, automobile oil and batteries. Recyclable materials that
have been separated from the waste stream, processed, and sold or given away for reuse are no longer considered waste.
REFUSE: Solid wastes such as nonrecyclable glass, crockery, cans, paper boxes, rags and yard waste.
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING COLLECTION: Mixed Municipal solid waste and/or recyclable material collection services in
which the collector specifically services an individual residential dwelling unit for the collection of mixed Municipal solid waste
and/or recyclable material, regardless of whether it is a single-family dwelling or a dwelling unit within a multiple- family
(apartment) dwelling unit structure.
SPECIAL PICKUP: Any collection of materials other than mixed Municipal solid waste, recyclable material or yard waste
including white goods, furniture, oversized materials, construction debris, and other materials collected, processed, and
disposed of as separate waste streams.
TARGETED RECYCLABLE MATERIAL: Aluminum and steel beverage containers, tin cans, glass, newsprint, plastic
containers with a neck, corrugated cardboard, magazines, catalogs and mixed paper, or other materials that may be
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designated by resolution of the City Council.
YARD WASTE: Organic materials consisting of grass clippings, leaves, and other forms of organic garden waste, prunings,
tree waste, and fresh-cut Christmas trees and boughs, but excluding garden vegetables and materials that are not readily
compostible within the calendar year.
(Ord. 686, sec. 1, 6-18-2001; amd. Ord. 996, 5-7-2018; Ord. 1009, 3-18-2019)
3-8-2: COLLECTION LICENSE REQUIRED:
A. License Requirement: It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of collecting mixed Municipal solid
waste or recyclable material without having first secured from the City Council a license to do so.
B. Term Of License: No license issued hereunder shall be for a period longer than one year, and all licenses shall expire
on December 31 of each year.
C. Exceptions: A license under this chapter is not required for the following:
1. Collecting industrial waste.
2. Collecting food waste to feed farm animals.
3. Nonprofit organizations collecting recyclable materials.
4. Collecting household appliances.
5. Collecting construction debris.
D. Two Classes Of Licenses: Two (2) classes of licenses for collection of mixed Municipal solid waste and/or recyclable
material shall be issued:
1. Class A: A Class A license authorizes the collection of mixed Municipal solid waste and recyclable material from all
locations within the City.
2. Class B: A Class B license authorizes the collection of mixed Municipal solid waste and recyclable material from
commercial/multiple-family (apartment) dwellings. (Ord. 686, sec. 1, 6-18-2001)
3-8-3: APPLICATION AND FEE:
A. Application For License: Any person desiring a license to collect mixed Municipal solid waste and/or recyclable
material shall make application for the same to the clerk upon a form prescribed by the city council. The application shall set
forth:
1. The name and address of the applicant.
2. The type of license requested.
3. A list of the equipment which is proposed to be used in such collection.
4. The place or places to which the mixed municipal solid waste and/or recyclable material is to be hauled.
5. The portion of the city in which collections are to be made and the number of residential dwelling units and/or
commercial establishments and multiple-family (apartment) dwelling units which are served.
6. Certificate of insurance (see section 3-8-4 of this chapter).
7. All convictions in the last five (5) years involving collection, disposal, storage, or hauling of mixed municipal solid
waste or recyclables.
B. Investigation: The application shall be submitted to the city clerk for investigation and report. If the city clerk finds that
the application is complete, then the city clerk shall endorse approval of the application.
C. License Fees: Before any license may be issued, the applicant shall pay to the clerk a license fee in an amount
established by resolution of the city council, which fee shall accompany the application.
D. License Approval: The city council shall issue the license if the requirements of this chapter are met. A license shall
not be issued to anyone who has been convicted within the last five (5) years of improper collection, disposal, storage, or
hauling mixed municipal solid waste or recyclables. (Ord. 686, sec. 1, 6-18-2001; amd. Ord. 805, sec. 2, 6-5-2006; Ord.
1048, 8-2-2021)
3-8-4: LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED:
An applicant must obtain all of the insurance required by this section. All costs and expenses are the responsibility of the
applicant. All insurance coverage is subject to approval by the city and shall be maintained by the licensee during the term of
the license. No work under this license shall be commenced until the requirements of this section have been satisfied.
A. The licensee shall obtain and maintain statutory workers' compensation insurance as required under the laws of the
state.
In the event licensee is a sole proprietor and has not elected to provide workers' compensation insurance, licensee shall be
required to execute and submit an affidavit of sole proprietorship in a form satisfactory to the city.
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B. Licensee shall obtain and maintain the following minimum coverage for comprehensive general liability (including
premises' operations; independent contractors' protective; products and completed operations; broad form property
damage):
Bodily injury:$1,000,000.00 per occurrence
1,000,000.00 products/completed operations
Property damage:1,000,000.00 per occurrence
C. Licensee shall obtain and maintain the following minimum insurance coverage for personal injury liability (with
employment related exclusion deleted):
Limit:$1,000,000.00 per occurrence
D. Licensee shall obtain and maintain the following minimum insurance coverage for comprehensive automobile liability
(owned, nonowned, hired):
Bodily injury:$1,000,000.00 per person
1,000,000.00 per occurrence
Property damage:1,000,000.00 per occurrence
E. Insurance certificates evidencing that the insurance required by this section is in force with companies acceptable and
licensed in the state, and in amounts required, shall be submitted for examination and approval prior to the execution of the
license. Thereafter, the certificates shall be filed with the city. The insurance certificates shall specifically provide that a
certificate shall not be modified, canceled or nonrenewed, except upon thirty (30) days' prior written notice to the city.
Neither the city's failure to require or insist upon certificates, or other evidence tending to show a variance from the
coverages specified in this section shall change a licensee's responsibility to comply with these insurance requirements.
(Ord. 686, sec. 1, 6-18-2001)
3-8-5: REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
(Rep. by Ord. 1048, 8-2-2021)
3-8-6: COLLECTION REGULATIONS:
A licensed mixed municipal solid waste collector shall comply with the following collection regulations. Failure to observe
these provisions may be a basis for suspension or revocation of a license.
A. Collecting Mixed Municipal Solid Waste Required: It shall be the duty of each licensed mixed municipal solid waste
collector to haul away once each week to such places as designated in their license application all mixed municipal solid
waste from premises located within the area in which they are authorized to collect mixed municipal solid waste.
B. Collection Truck: Each licensed mixed municipal solid waste or recyclable material collector shall provide a covered
tank or wagon, so constructed that the contents will not leak or spill therefrom, in which all mixed municipal solid waste or
recyclable material collected by them shall be conveyed to the place designated in their application. The wagon or
conveyance used shall be kept clean and as free from offensive odors as possible, and shall not be allowed to stand in any
street, alley, or public place longer than is reasonably necessary to collect mixed municipal solid waste or recyclable
material.
C. Collection Hours: No collections of mixed municipal solid waste or recyclable material shall be made except between
the hours of seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. and six o'clock (6:00) P.M., Monday through Friday. Operations during these hours
may also be conducted on Saturdays only to accommodate recognized national holidays or a "special pick up" as herein
defined. Individual (Class A) residential collection shall be on a specific day of the week as identified on the day specific
hauling map. Commercial/multi-family apartment collection is exempt from the day specific hauling map.
D. Refusal To Collect: The collector may refuse to make collections from any premises when the fees are not paid within
one month from the date such mixed municipal solid waste or recyclable material is collected.
E. Collecting Recyclable Material Required: It shall be the duty of each licensed mixed municipal solid waste collector to
haul away, on the same day as mixed municipal solid waste service as identified on the day specific hauling map, to such
places as designated in their license application the targeted recyclable materials from residences with individual curbside
mixed municipal solid waste containers within the area in which they are authorized to collect mixed municipal solid waste or
recyclable material.
F. Each mixed municipal solid waste or recyclable material collector shall offer the same collection services for both
single-family and multiple-family (apartment) dwellings.
G. Necessary City Approval: It shall be unlawful for any person engaged in the business of collecting recyclable material
to landfill or incinerate collected recyclable material without approval from the City.
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H. Yard Waste: Each licensed mixed Municipal solid waste or recyclable material collector shall refuse to knowingly
accept for collection any mixed Municipal solid waste which contains yard waste except for the purposes of directly
delivering such waste to a facility for composting or co-composting, as applicable. The yard waste collection shall occur on
the specific day of the week as identified on the day specific hauling map. Solid waste collectors shall only accept, for
collection, yard waste:
1. That has been placed in paper bags or other containers that meet all the specifications in American Society for
Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard Specific for Compostable Bags (D6400);
2. That is in a container that is not collected with the yard waste; or
3. That is not in a container.
I. Notice To The City: The licensee shall operate in a manner consistent with its application materials and shall provide
notice to the City within ten (10) days of any changes in information, forms, or certificates filed as a part of the license
application process, except for the thirty (30) day notice required by subsection 3-8-4E of this chapter.
J. Minimum Service: Residential mixed Municipal solid waste and recyclable material collector rates shall include a
minimum of three (3) levels of regular service, priced on the basis of volume with a rate structure designed to encourage
reduction, reusage, and recycling. The rate structure shall increase with the volume of the waste collected. Residential
mixed Municipal solid waste and recyclable material collectors are prohibited from imposing a greater charge on residents
who recycle than on residents who do not recycle.
K. Day Specific Hauling Map: The locations and boundaries of the day specific hauling areas established under this
chapter are hereby set forth on the map entitled City of Lakeville day specific hauling map. The official day specific hauling
map shall be kept on file with the City Clerk, and hereinafter referred to as the day specific hauling map. The day specific
hauling map and all the notations, references and other information shown thereon shall have the same force and effect as
if fully set forth herein and thereby made a part of this code by reference. In general, the service areas of the City will be
Wednesdays/ Thursdays on the east half of the City and Tuesdays/Wednesdays on the west half of the City. The general
dividing line of the two (2) service areas will be Highview/Holyoke Avenue south to 202nd Street, 202nd Street east to Dodd
Boulevard and south on Dodd Boulevard to the southern boundary of the City. The portion of the City north of 162 Street,
shall be included in the Wednesday/Thursday service area.
L. Collecting on Non-Collection Day Unlawful; Exceptions. It is unlawful for licensed mixed municipal solid waste or
recyclable material collectors to collect any mixed municipal solid waste, yard waste or recyclables within any individual
(Class A) residential hauling district on any day other than as permitted for the daily residential hauling district, except to
collect a missed pickup, special pickup or when an observed national holiday falls within that week. It is unlawful for licensed
mixed municipal solid waste or recyclable material collectors to operate collection trucks on residential streets other than an
arterial or collector street within any district on any day other than as permitted for the daily residential hauling district, except
to collect a missed pickup, special pickup or when an observed national holiday falls within that week. Customers shall be
reasonably notified of the specific day for the collection of their refuse, recyclables and yard waste during these events.
M. Prohibited Wastes. Solid waste collectors shall not accept any mixed municipal solid waste that contains yard waste,
Christmas trees, dry cell batteries (as prohibited by Minnesota Statute §115A.9155), wastes containing mercury (as
prohibited by Minnesota Statute §115A.932), motor vehicle fluids and filters (as prohibited in Minnesota Statute §115A.916),
cathode ray tubes.
N. Separated Material Prohibited. Solid waste collectors shall not mix source-separated materials with mixed municipal
solid waste or handle source separated materials in any way that reduces the reusability or marketability of the source-
separated material. All source-separated materials must be delivered to a facility licensed or permitted to accept the
material. Co-collection of durable compostable bags with mixed municipal solid waste is allowed as long as the durable
compostable bags are separated for composting or anaerobic digestion.
(Ord. 686, sec. 1, 6-18-2001; amd. Ord. 1009, 3-18-2019; Ord. 1038, 12-7-2020; Ord. 1048, 8-2-2021)
3-8-7: LIMITATION ON NUMBER OF LICENSES:
A. Purpose: A limitation on the number of mixed Municipal solid waste or recyclable material collectors in the City is
necessary for the following reasons: more trucks use more fuel, create wear and tear on City streets, create more pollution
and noise; more collectors create an increased risk to public safety, decrease efficiency, and increase rates and energy
costs.
B. Limitation On Licenses:
1. No more than five (5) Class A licenses may be in force at any time.
2. There is no limit on the number of Class B licenses.
3. The City shall maintain a list of persons who want a Class A license. Names on the list shall be kept in the
chronological order in which they are received except that persons already having a Class B license shall be placed at the
top of the list for a Class A license. If a license becomes available the first person on the list will be notified and shall have
ten (10) days to apply for a license. If the person does not apply, the name shall be removed from the list and the process
will be repeated. (Ord. 686, sec. 1, 6-18-2001; amd. Ord. 805, sec. 3, 6-5-2006; Ord. 854, sec. 1, 4-6-2009; Ord. 992, 12-
18-2017)
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3-8-8: PENALTY:
Any person convicted of violating this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine or
imprisonment, or both as specified by State Statute. (Ord. 686, sec. 1, 6-18-2001)
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Mixed Municipal Solid Waste & Recyclable Material Collection License List – 2025
LICENSEE ADDRESS PHONE NO. FEE
Allied Waste Services/Republic Services
(Kyle Rawleigh)
KRawleigh@republicservices.com
4325 East 66th Street
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
651-286-4577 $425.00
Class A
Aspen Waste Systems, Inc.
(Heather Bednarchuk)
hbednarchuk@aspenwaste.com
2951 Weeks Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-884-8000 $425.00
Class B
Buckingham Disposal
(Michael Buckingham-Hayes)
mhayes@buckinghamcompanies.com
5980 Credit River Road SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
952-226-6441 $425.00
Class A
Dick’s Sanitation
(Candi Davison)
dsiap@wasteconnections.com
8984 – 215th Street W. PO Box 769
Lakeville, MN 55044
952-469-2239 $425.00
Class A
Nitti Sanitation, Inc.
David Domack
slosie@lightingdisposal.com
16555 Clayton Ave E
Rosemount, MN55068
651-457-7497
$425
Class A
Suburban Waste MN LLC
(Richard Sievers)
rsievers1223@gmail.com
7125 126th Street W. #500
Savage, MN 55378-1102
952-937-8900 $425.00
Class B
Waste Management
(Ken Baker)
kbaker5@wm.com
1901 Ames Drive
Burnsville, MN 55306
651-319-9675
612-443-8899
$425.00
Class A
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Date: 12/8/2025
2026 Legislative Priorities
Proposed Action
Staff is seeking guidance from Council. No action required.
Overview
The 2026 Legislative Priorities is the annual document that Council uses to advocate for the City
of Lakeville on key issues that is presented to Lakeville's State and Federal representatives. This
is updated each year to reflect the current topics and issues that the City of Lakeville would like
to see addressed. Please see the attached memo for more details.
Supporting Information
1. 2026 Legislative Priorities CC Work Session Memo 11-24-25
2. 2026 Legislative Priorities (Draft)
Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: No Source:
Envision Lakeville Community Values: Good Value for Public Service
Report Completed by: Taylor Snider
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City of Lakeville
Administration
Memorandum
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Taylor Snider, Assistant to the City Administrator
Copy: Justin Miller, City Administrator
Allyn G. Kuennen, Assistant City Administrator
Date: November 24, 2025
Subject: City of Lakeville 2026 Legislative Priorities
As the 2026 Minnesota State Legislature gets underway, there will be many legislative initiatives and
bills considered. The adoption of legislative priorities is intended to portray the City's positions on a
variety of issues and to communicate to Lakeville’s residents, legislators, county and state officials,
lobbying organizations and other interested parties Lakeville’s position on a variety of significant
legislative topics.
The legislative priorities are formatted to include two lists of priorities. The first list, Primary
Priorities, was developed to focus on the most important issues facing the City that have the greatest
chance of receiving attention during the legislative year. The second list, Additional Legislative
Priorities, was developed to include legislative priorities and initiatives that are important to track and
monitor throughout the legislative session in case these issues arise.
Attached for your review is a redlined copy of the proposed 2026 Legislative Priorities. In addition,
staff has included the following list of potential legislative priorities for City Council’s consideration:
State Regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis and Cannabinoid Products
The 2023 legislative session enacted legislation making Minnesota the 23rd state in the country to
legalize adult-use cannabis. The new law, ch. 342, created a statewide regulatory framework for
adult-use cannabis establishing state-issued licenses for the industry from seed to sale. The
regulatory structure includes local regulation, with cities responsible for registering certain cannabis
businesses that are licensed by the state and conducting compliance checks. The law requires
businesses to comply with local zoning ordinances, authorizes cities to implement license limits, and
authorizes cities to implement ordinances to establish a petty misdemeanor for public use of
cannabis and cannabinoid products. These authorizations aside, cities have very limited discretion in
the regulation of the industry.
In 2025 the legislature eliminated the Local Government Cannabis Aid account, the only cannabis
specific funding provided to cities and counties. This aid was a critical part of the state and local
relationship for administration and implementation; however, it was repealed before it was ever
dispersed to cities and counties. The current law caps the retail registration fee cities may charge a
cannabis retailer in their city. These fees range from $0 to $1,000.
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Many questions remain for what is to be seen from the Office of Cannabis Management and the
cannabis industry as it is established. Cities will be a critical component of the regulation and
enforcement of this industry. In any future legislation, the following should be considered:
• Any legislation considered should be responsive to the needs of cities as they arise
from the implementation of this industry.
• Legislation should restore the Local Government Cannabis Aid fund to ensure
adequate funding for local governments to implement the law and respond to
challenges resulting from the cannabis industry. Cities and counties should be able
to recover costs from assisting businesses and implementing the law through fees or
other revenue sources.
• Legislation should increase, and at a minimum, maintain any discretion and local
control granted to cities in current legislation.
• The City of Lakeville opposes any proposals to diminish local control related to the
cannabis industry.
Federal Regulation of Hemp-Based Products
The bill that made its way through Congress to reopen the federal government on November 13, 2025,
contained a provision to outlaw hemp-based products. The bill gives the industry 365 days before all
products that contain more than 0.4 milligrams of THC are banned.
Whitney Economics’ latest THC beverage report estimated that total U.S. THC beverage sales topped
$1.1 billion in 2024, with Minnesota being a key state in growth. Competing industries, mostly the
nation’s legal marijuana industry, and the beer and spirits industries, lobbied to close what they
considered a “loophole” in the 2018 Farm Bill that led to the explosion of hemp-derived products. Their
argument was that hemp products are largely unregulated and there are no labeling and marketing
restrictions or efforts to keep THC-infused drinks and edibles from children. However, Minnesota has
established one of the strongest regulatory frameworks in the country, addressing these very concerns
through clear rules governing potency limits, packaging, labeling, and age restrictions.
If enacted, this federal ban on low-dose, hemp-derived THC beverages and edibles would have a
significant negative impact on our business. For 2025, we project $818,000 in sales and $280,000 in
profit from this category alone. It currently represents 4% of our total sales and is the only category
showing continued growth. Every effort should be made on the federal level to strike this provision and
restore the authority to produce hemp-derived products as previously allowed in the 2018 Farm Bill.
Operation of Electric Assisted Bicycles
The City of Lakeville supports modifying state statutes to include the same driver’s license or motorized
bicycle/electric-assisted bicycle without the rider pedaling to promote rider safety. State statutes
should be updated to include the use of bicycles with motors, including ebikes, according to their
capabilities. The required permit training should advance ebike rider safety. Ebike riders under 18
should be required to wear protective headgear, as is currently required for motorized bicycle riders.
The minimum age for both ebike and motorized bicycle operation should remain 15 years old.
Providing law officers with better options for reasonable suspicion stops and violation citations will help
to prevent accidents and tragedies. Where appropriate, bicycles should be required to have working
lights, turn signals and other safety equipment.
Tax Forfeited Property
The City of Lakeville supports statutory changes that balance repayment of unpaid taxes and
assessments, utility charges and other fees and that more equitably allocates the distribution of
proceeds between counties and cities to avoid city taxpayers being forced to absorb the costs. The
county should also be required to coordinate with local jurisdictions, where the tax forfeited property
is located, to ensure that any pending or outstanding assessments are clearly listed on the public
notice so that any potential buyer of the tax forfeited property is aware of these additional costs prior
to purchasing the property.
In addition, the city would like greater authority to take more expedient action to acquire tax forfeited
property. Recent legislation changes created a new tax forfeiture process, where the city (and county)
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can no longer place holds on forfeited property and now must purchase tax forfeited property through
a public auction process. Tax forfeiture State Statutes should be revised to allow cities the first right
of refusal to acquire forfeited properties for public uses such as road right of way, regional stormwater
basins, parks and trail access or for other similar public needs.
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City of Lakeville
2026 Legislative Priorities
Adopted: __________________, 2025
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Primary Legislative Priorities .........................................................................................................................................3
A. Downtown Lakeville Social District ......................................................................................................3
B. State Mandates on Local Authority: .....................................................................................................3
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C. Post Office Improvements: ......................................................................................................................3
D. County Road 5/50 Interchange Improvements at Interstate 35: ....................................................3
Additional Legislative Priorities ....................................................................................................................................5
A. State Regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis and Cannabinoid Products: .........................................5
C. Expansion of Wine and Strong Beer Sales in Grocery/C-Stores: ...................................................6
D. Elections: ......................................................................................................................................................6
E. Met Council Governance: ........................................................................................................................7
F. Revenue Restrictions: ................................................................................................................................7
G. Data Practices Act: ....................................................................................................................................7
H. Fiscal Disparity Fund Distribution: .......................................................................................................7
I. Targeting Property Tax Relief Directly to Individuals: .....................................................................7
J. Cyber Security ............................................................................................................................................8
K. Regulation of Massage Therapists .........................................................................................................9
L. Sales Tax on Local Government Purchases .......................................................................................10
M. Operation of Electric Assisted Bicycles: .............................................................................................10
N. Tax Forfeited Property ............................................................................................................................11
Transportation ............................................................................................................................................................11
A. Transportation System Improvement and Maintenance Funding: .............................................11
B. Dan Patch Commuter Rail Corridor: ..................................................................................................11
Economic Development ............................................................................................................................................12
A. Workforce Readiness: .............................................................................................................................12
B. On-Sale Liquor or Wine Licenses: ........................................................................................................12
C. Expansion of the Job Creation Fund (JCF) and Minnesota Investment Fund (MIF): ..............13
D. Tax Increment Financing (TIF): ............................................................................................................13
Housing ........................................................................................................................................................................13
A. City Role in Housing: ..............................................................................................................................13
Primary Legislative Priorities
A. Downtown Lakeville Social District
The City of Lakeville is requesting the Minnesota State Legislature grant a special provision to
allow the City of Lakeville to designate a “Social District” within the Downtown area, modeled
after the City of Anoka legislation adopted in 2022.
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B. State Mandates on Local Authority:
Lakeville opposes statutory changes which erode local control and authority including, but not
limited to:
• Mandates that limit the city’s ability to manage our development standards, zoning
regulations, and the use of right-of-way.
• Unfunded mandates that cause increased property taxes which impede the city’s ability to
fund traditional services.
• Regulations prohibiting the imposition of infrastructure fees so new development pays its
fair share of the off-site, as well as the on-site, costs of public infrastructure to adequately
serve the new development.
C. Post Office Improvements:
In March of 2021, the United States Postal Service released its 10-year plan, ‘Delivering for
America,’ to return the organization to financial sustainability and achieve service excellence
while maintaining universal six-day mail delivery and expanding seven-day package delivery.
The Lakeville Post Office currently struggles to make consistent daily deliveries to residents,
much less expanding to delivery seven days a week. The report indicates the successful
implementation of the 10-year plan requires partnership from legislative and regulatory
stakeholders. The City of Lakeville has contacted our local elected federal representatives and
requested a review of the operations of the Lakeville Post Office. It is essential, for a growing
city of over 75,000 residents, that the Federal Government implement improvements to
Lakeville’s Post Office including the renovation and expansion of the sorting and distribution
facility, upgrades to technology, increased staffing and training, and updated vehicle fleet and
logistics to provide improved customer service and consistent and reliable handling, sorting and
delivery of mail services. Further, the City desires a path forward to consolidate the city into
one contiguous zip code to help avoid confusion related to mailing addresses.
D. County Road 5/50 Interchange Improvements at Interstate 35:
County Road 5/50 is categorized as a minor arterial with an annual average daily traffic volume
of 28,000 30,000 vehicles that pass through the interchange. Interstate 35 (I-35) has an annual
average daily traffic volume between 75,000 to 80,000 vehicles at this interchange. The
Interchange has high crash rates and significant traffic congestion due to insufficient capacity,
sight distance, and turn lanes, and requires replacement to improve safety and delays. As the
largest city in Dakota County and one of Minnesota’s fastest-growing populations, the City
(along with Dakota County) has been planning to replace this deficient Interchange for more
than 20 years and made significant local investments (more than $22 million) in right-of-way
acquisition, local road reconfiguration, and draining improvements, along the County Road 5/50
corridor and within the Interstate 35 interchange area in preparation for future safety and
capacity improvements. The project is programmed for construction in 2028/2029.
Replacing the County Road 5/50 Interchange at I-35 will provide the necessary infrastructure
and investment to make safety and capacity improvements, improve existing and future regional
mobility along the County Road 5/50 and I-35 corridors (E-ZPass, auxiliary or general purpose
lane), and encourage additional job creation and tax base through new commercial and
industrial development. The City is partnering with Dakota County and potentially MnDOT to
coordinate interchange improvements to increase efficiencies and reduce impacts to the
traveling public and existing businesses (MnDOT’s Capital Highway Investment Plan programs
replacement of the I-35 bridges over CSAH 60 and 205th Street, repairs to the I-35 bridges over
Lake Marion and pavement improvements between CSAH 70 and the I-35E/35W split in 2029 to
address existing deteriorating infrastructure). Currently, Dakota County is nearing completion
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of preliminary engineering and approved geometric layout for a new County Road 5/50
Interchange at Interstate 35 as part of a $5,040,000 federal funding appropriation. In 2025, the
State of Minnesota appropriated $40.8 million toward the project to cover State Trunk Highway
costs – i.e., bridges, ramps, auxiliary lane. The city is requesting an additional $22 million from
the State to cover the current funding gap to address local impacts and costs.
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Additional Legislative Priorities
Local Control, Municipal Revenue & Taxation
A. State Regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis and Cannabinoid Products:
The 2023 legislative session enacted legislation making Minnesota the 23rd state in the
country to legalize adult-use cannabis. The new law, ch. 342, created a statewide regulatory
framework for adult-use cannabis establishing state-issued licenses for the industry from
seed to sale. The regulatory structure includes local regulation, with cities responsible for
registering certain cannabis businesses that are licensed by the state and conducting
compliance checks. The law requires businesses to comply with local zoning ordinances,
authorizes cities to implement license limits, and authorizes cities to implement ordinances
to establish a petty misdemeanor for public use of cannabis and cannabinoid products. These
authorizations aside, cities have very limited discretion in the regulation of the industry.
In 2025 the legislature eliminated the Local Government Cannabis Aid account, the only
cannabis specific funding provided to cities and counties. This aid was a critical part of the
state and local relationship for administration and implementation; however, it was repealed
before it was ever dispersed to cities and counties. The current law caps the retail registration
fee cities may charge a cannabis retailer in their city. These fees range from $0 to $1,000.
Many questions remain for what is to be seen from the Office of Cannabis Management and
the cannabis industry as it is established. Cities will be a critical component of the regulation
and enforcement of this industry. In any future legislation, the following should be
considered:
• Any legislation considered should be responsive to the needs of cities as they arise
from the implementation of this industry.
• Legislation should restore the Local Government Cannabis Aid fund to ensure
adequate funding for local governments to implement the law and respond to
challenges resulting from the cannabis industry. Cities and counties should be able
to recover costs from assisting businesses and implementing the law through fees or
other revenue sources.
• Legislation should increase, and at a minimum, maintain any discretion and local
control granted to cities in current legislation.
• The City of Lakeville opposes any proposals to diminish local control related to the
cannabis industry.
B. Federal Regulation of Hemp-Based Products
The bill that made its way through Congress to reopen the federal government on November
13, 2025, contained a provision to outlaw hemp-based products. The bill gives the industry
365 days before all products that contain more than 0.4 milligrams of THC are banned.
Whitney Economics’ latest THC beverage report estimated that total U.S. THC beverage
sales topped $1.1 billion in 2024, with Minnesota being a key state in growth. Competing
industries, mostly the nation’s legal marijuana industry, and the beer and spirits industries,
lobbied to close what they considered a “loophole” in the 2018 Farm Bill that led to the
explosion of hemp-derived products. Their argument was that hemp products are largely
unregulated and there are no labeling and marketing restrictions or efforts to keep THC-
infused drinks and edibles from children. However, Minnesota has established one of the
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strongest regulatory frameworks in the country, addressing these very concerns through
clear rules governing potency limits, packaging, labeling, and age restrictions.
If enacted, this federal ban on low-dose, hemp-derived THC beverages and edibles would
have a significant negative impact on our business. For 2025, we project $818,000 in sales and
$280,000 in profit from this category alone. It currently represents 4% of our total sales and
is the only category showing continued growth. Every effort should be made on the federal
level to strike this provision and restore the authority to produce hemp-derived products as
previously allowed in the 2018 Farm Bill.
In addition to the adult-use cannabis market, cities continue to navigate the regulation of
cannabinoid products legalized by the 2022 legislative session under chapter. § 151.72. As the
Office of Cannabis Management is created and rulemaking is conducted, cities have
continued to implement local licenses for the products.
Finally, the new law authorizes cities to impose an interim ordinance to study the issue and
restrict, regulate, and prohibit cannabis businesses until January 1, 2025. However, estimates
from state agencies and the rulemaking timeline established by law indicate that final rules
will not be available until early 2025. The authority to conduct an interim ordinance study
should better align with the establishment of rules for the new law to allow cities to properly
study the issue. Many questions remain for what is to be seen from the Office of Cannabis
Management and the cannabis industry as it is established. Cities will be a critical
component of the regulation and enforcement of this industry.
In any future legislation, the following should be considered:
• The timeline authorized for interim ordinances to conduct studies on the adult-use
cannabis industry should be extended to better align with the conclusion of
rulemaking for ch. 342 to provide adequate time for cities to study the rules once
adopted.
• Any legislation considered should be responsive to the needs of cities as they arise
from the implementation of this industry, including evaluating and potentially
increasing the appropriation provided through the Local Government Cannabis Aid
fund to ensure adequate funding for local governments to respond to challenges
resulting from the cannabis industry.
• Legislation should increase, and at a minimum maintain, any discretion and local
control granted to cities in current legislation.
• The City opposes any proposals to diminish local control related to the cannabis
industry.
C. Expansion of Wine and Strong Beer Sales in Grocery/C-Stores:
Lakeville Liquors provides over $1.5 million in property tax relief annually to our property
taxpayers. Lakeville opposes any legislation that would allow the expansion of the sale of
wine and strong beer beyond existing licensed premises due to significant detrimental
economic impacts on city revenues and the negative effect on preventing drunk driving and
underage alcohol sales and consumption. Minnesota law already allows grocery stores, gas
stations, convenience stores, and wherever beer is sold to sell 3.2 beer.
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D. Elections:
In 2024, the City of Lakeville spent $116,312 and 19,185 hours of staff time on three
elections (presidential primary, general primary, and general election). Cities are essential
in administering state and federal election laws and conducting voting activities. To
strengthen the effectiveness of election administration, the Legislature should:
• Seek input from cities on proposed changes to voter registration, election law, and
needed improvements and updates to the Statewide Voter Registration System
(SVRS).
• Provide Cities with ongoing and sufficient funding through the Voting Operations,
Technology, and Election Resources Account (VOTER) fund to provide cities with
resources to conduct elections and meet the mandated requirements outlined in
the statute.
• Provide ongoing resources to cities that administer absentee balloting and early
voting for the extended early voting period and additional weekend hours required
during a general election.
• Ensure that local government units are fully reimbursed for all anticipated and
unanticipated costs of conducting the presidential nomination primary.
E. Met Council Governance:
The 17-member Metropolitan Council has 16 members, who represent geographic districts
within the Twin Cities seven-county metropolitan area, with one member serving at large.
However, they are all appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor and typically
fall within the current governor’s party affiliation. To provide a governance structure that
is more representative of our respective communities, local governments (cities and counties)
should be afforded an opportunity to provide input in the selection process for members who
represent local interests in regional planning efforts.
F. Revenue Restrictions:
The City of Lakeville strongly opposes levy limits and other financial restrictions imposed
upon local governments. Local taxpayers hold their local elected officials accountable for
local government spending and taxing decisions. When the state imposes levy limits, reverse
referenda, or other fiscal restraints on local elected officials, it negatively impacts the ability
of cities to meet the needs of their residents and removes the autonomy of local officials.
G. Data Practices Act:
The City of Lakeville supports a comprehensive periodic review of the Minnesota
Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) which was first enacted in 1979, over 40 years
ago. Times have changed, specifically with technology. In 1979, cities were mainly
maintaining data in paper form. Legislators from that time could not have imagined where
technology would be today. The MGDPA should be updated to address those changes. The
City of Lakeville should support these efforts:
• Provide additional state funding to assist Cities with meeting the increasing
complexity of managing government data and records.
• State funding should be provided for statewide data practices training.
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• Allow Cities to charge for the staff time required to comply with wide-ranging
data requests, regardless of where what type of copies of the data are
requested.
H. Fiscal Disparity Fund Distribution:
The City of Lakeville supports the Fiscal Disparities Program and any effort to modernize
and improve the program to fund the needs of the metro area.
I. Targeting Property Tax Relief Directly to Individuals:
The City of Lakeville supports targeting property tax relief directly to individuals as opposed
to direct aid programs like Local Government Aid (LGA) and believes that income, not
property value, is the most appropriate measure of "ability to pay" property taxes. Lakeville
supports additional property tax relief to those in greatest need by directing dollars to the
circuit breaker program from programs such as LGA. The circuit breaker income adjusted
property tax relief program provides direct assistance to those homeowners in greatest need,
whether those local homeowners reside in a city that receives direct aid from the State.
The City of Lakeville also supports modifications to the homestead market value exclusion
program. The general parameters of the program have not changed since 2011 and recent
trends in residential home values have significantly reduced the value of the exclusion for
many homeowners. The legislature should adjust the program to reflect the increases in
market values.
J. Cyber Security
A Legislative Commission on Cybersecurity was established in 2021 to provide oversight of
the state’s cybersecurity measures and review and make policy recommendations to state
agencies and the legislature to strengthen the state’s cybersecurity infrastructure.
However, many of the commission recommendations have not yet been implemented,
which creates cybersecurity vulnerabilities, especially at the local level as many
communities lack the necessary tools and capabilities needed to protect their systems. The
problem is serious. Each month Minnesota IT Services defends against roughly 27,000
phishing emails and messages across all state agencies and several cities and counties have
been recent targets of ransomware attacks as local governments continue to remain
particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks. The passage of the federal Infrastructure
Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 provided additional federal resources to Minnesota to
better prepare the state’s preparedness and response to future cyberattacks. However, even
with additional federal resources, many cities across the state remain vulnerable to
cyberattacks and are in need of hardware and software support.
The City of Lakeville supports state action to identify and strengthen state and local
capabilities, including the funding to evaluate state government cyber vulnerabilities,
single points of failure, and fixes, and, based on those findings, create an ability for
municipal governments to apply for grant funding or assistance to help conduct the same
evaluation. Additionally, state and federal policymakers should:
• Seek municipal government input on any direction of state or federal funding that
seeks to address cybersecurity preparedness and response and ensure city
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government participation in any task force or planning committee tasked with
directing funding priorities for local government cybersecurity efforts.
• Ensure that any grant program administered by Minnesota IT balances the unique
needs of smaller, less-resourced cities and larger cities and base cybersecurity
funding opportunities on locally identified needs.
• Avoid unfunded mandates related to data notification breaches by ensuring
proactive discussions with lawmakers and state leaders regarding cybersecurity
awareness, prevention, remediation, and breach notification.
K. Regulation of Massage Therapists
In the absence of any required statewide standards or regulations, several cities have
entered the traditional state domain of healthcare licensure by enacting ordinances that
require all massage therapists to obtain a local professional license and many cities have
also required brick-and-mortar establishments to obtain a business license. These
ordinances help local law enforcement officers to differentiate between legitimate
providers and businesses engaged in sex trafficking and prostitution, as well as provide for
health and sanitation standards.
City staff and law enforcement have spent a lot of time and resources conducting
statewide criminal background checks; investigating massage therapist accreditation
programs to determine legitimacy and credibility; and inspecting and monitoring
establishments due to resident complaints and concerns. This has resulted in different
procedures, requirements, and fee structures across the state. Despite the thorough work
of city staff and law enforcement, when an illegitimate business suspects investigation, it
will often close down and re-open in a different city. Without any sort of statewide
database of these businesses, one city’s solution may become another city’s problem.
Additionally, local law enforcement agencies do not have access to national criminal
history data. This has allowed those with criminal convictions in other states related to sex
trafficking and prostitution to obtain massage therapy business and/or professional
licenses in cities in Minnesota. Allowing access to this information could help cities prevent
sex trafficking across state lines.
The City of Lakeville supports the statewide registration or licensure of massage therapists
that would not pre-empt the ability of cities to regulate massage therapy establishments.
The city also supports legislation pertaining to the practice of massage therapy that
accomplishes the following:
• Helps cities establish the legitimacy of providers and businesses applying for a local
license to practice, including allowing local law enforcement agencies access to
national criminal history databases.
• Prevents individuals from conducting criminal activities such as prostitution and
sex trafficking out of establishments operating as massage therapy facilities.
• Improves provider compliance with Minn. Stat. ch. 146A and requires the state to
take action in response to noncompliance.
• Protects the public from injury and from other conditions that may result in harm.
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L. Sales Tax on Local Government Purchases
The local government sales tax exemption enacted in 2013 and expanded in 2014 does not
apply to all city purchases. Some purchases for municipal enterprise operations, such as
liquor stores and golf courses are excluded from the exemption. In addition, in order to
receive the sales tax exemption on construction materials under current law, cities must
bid labor and materials separately and also designate a contractor to be a purchasing agent
on behalf of the city. The existing Department of Revenue rules (Minn. Rule 8130.1200,
subp. 3) are complex and the implementation can be so complicated that it can cost cities
more money to implement than they will save on the tax exemption. Finally, although
cities currently do not pay the motor vehicle sales tax on marked police vehicles or
firefighting vehicles, other city vehicles are not exempt from the motor vehicle sales tax.
The 2021 legislature extended the sales tax refund process under Minn. Stat. § 297A.71 and
Minn. Stat. § 297A.75 to contractor purchases of construction materials, supplies, and
equipment incorporated into public safety buildings for initial construction, remodeling,
expansion, and improvements for public safety facilities owned by local units of
government. The refund process also applies to materials used in related facilities such as
access roads, lighting, sidewalks, and utility components.
In order to ensure that taxpayers receive the full benefit of the local government sales tax
exemption, the following must be implemented:
• The exemption should apply to all purchases made by local units of government.
• The process to receive the exemption for construction materials used in local
government projects should be simplified or added to the refund process now
available for local government public safety facilities.
• The exemption should be extended to all local government purchases that would
otherwise be subject to the motor vehicle sales tax in Minn. Stat. ch. 297B.
M. Operation of Electric Assisted Bicycles:
The City of Lakeville supports modifying state statutes to include the same driver’s license
or motorized bicycle/electric-assisted bicycle without the rider pedaling to promote rider
safety. State statutes should be updated to include the use of bicycles with motors, including
ebikes, according to their capabilities. The required permit training should advance ebike
rider safety. Ebike riders under 18 should be required to wear protective headgear, as is
currently required for motorized bicycle riders. The minimum age for both ebike and
motorized bicycle operation should remain 15 years old. Providing law officers with better
options for reasonable suspicion stops and violation citations will help to prevent accidents
and tragedies. Where appropriate, bicycles should be required to have working lights, turn
signals and other safety equipment.
N. Tax Forfeited Property
The City of Lakeville supports statutory changes that balance repayment of unpaid taxes
and assessments, utility charges and other fees and that more equitably allocates the
distribution of proceeds between counties and cities to avoid city taxpayers being forced to
absorb the costs. The county should also be required to coordinate with local jurisdictions,
where the tax forfeited property is located, to ensure that any pending or outstanding
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assessments are clearly listed on the public notice so that any potential buyer of the fax
forfeited property is aware of these additional costs prior to purchasing the property.
In addition, the city would like greater authority to take more expedient action to acquire
tax forfeited property. Recent legislation changes created a new tax forfeiture process, where
the city (and county) can no longer place holds on forfeited property and now must purchase
tax forfeited property through a public auction process. Tax forfeiture State Statutes should
be revised to allow cities the first right of refusal to acquire forfeited properties for public
uses such as road right of way, regional stormwater basins, parks and trail access or for other
similar public needs.
Transportation
A. Transportation System Improvement and Maintenance Funding:
The City of Lakeville supports State efforts to bolster financial resources needed to address
road, highway, and freight rail improvements. The City of Lakeville also supports efforts to
provide cities with adequate tools to fund maintenance and improvements to local roadways.
Current levels of funding for roads and highways are inadequate to maintain existing road
and highway needs and meet the needs of growing areas such as Lakeville. Lakeville
recognizes the need for additional transportation funding statewide and will continue to
advocate for additional resources to maintain the State’s transportation infrastructure. In
addition, cities still lack the authority to use additional tools for city street improvements;
such resources continue to be restricted to property taxes and special assessments. It is
imperative that alternative authority be granted to municipalities for this purpose to relieve
the burden on the property tax system. The City of Lakeville will be financing millions of
dollars in street maintenance and reconstruction projects with property taxes over the next
several years. Street maintenance and reconstruction projects will be the most significant
contributing factors to future property tax increases. This is in addition to millions of dollars
in project costs financed from other sources such as special assessments and municipal state-
aid street funding. Legislation that penalizes local projects based on greenhouse gas
emission calculations hampers efforts to modernize and expand needed transportation
corridors and should be repealed or amended.
B. Dan Patch Commuter Rail Corridor:
Lakeville is opposed to any State or Federal funding that supports the study, planning,
design, or engineering of the Dan Patch Corridor.
Economic Development
A. Workforce Readiness:
Incumbent worker training and education must be an important component of
Minnesota’s efforts to improve workforce readiness. By making firms and employees more
competitive, incumbent worker training can increase wages, increase employment
opportunities, fill skilled worker gaps, and keep jobs and employers in their communities.
The Minnesota Job Skills Partnership is one proven tool that provides training to
thousands of incumbent workers each year. The City of Lakeville is in favor of legislation
to address the following:
• Fully fund the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership and other workforce training
programs administered by the Department of Employment and Economic
Development, the Department of Human Services, and various education agencies.
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• Provide additional flexible funding to local workforce councils, including
governments and educational facilities, for the purpose of upgrading the skills and
productivity of the workforce, and pursuing additional creative programming and
funding to prepare and place underemployed and unemployed Minnesotans, as
well as address the issue of those phasing out of the workplace and retiring.
• Provide additional funding for programs specifically designed to address youth
employment such as career and workforce readiness programs, and employment
disparities.
• Continue to support cities that provide workforce programs that are coordinated
with and complement state and regional efforts by seeking municipal approval
before making any changes to those service areas.
B. On-Sale Liquor or Wine Licenses:
Minn. Stat. § 340A.404 defines the establishments to which a city may issue an on-sale intoxicating
liquor license. Every year cities see local businesses and organizations with innovative models for
event centers, food halls, arenas, boutiques, museums, art spaces, and cultural or community
centers that are not clearly named in this statute but would like to obtain a liquor license. Several
cities have received special legislation allowing their municipalities to issue on-sale liquor or wine
licenses to these types of entities. However, this process interferes with the ability of municipalities
to respond expeditiously to innovative business models, controls the placement and operating
manner of these entities, and limits municipalities from providing licenses for businesses that
would generate local tourism and revenue.
The City of Lakeville supports legislature to modernize and expand the list of establishments in
Minn. Stat. § 340A.404 to which municipalities are authorized to issue on-sale liquor or wine
licenses, subject to restrictions imposed by the municipality, to allow for innovative business
models and economic development within their jurisdiction.
C. Expansion of the Job Creation Fund (JCF) and Minnesota Investment Fund (MIF):
The City of Lakeville supports the expansion of state programs to allow cities the ability to
provide competitive incentive packages. The Job Creation Fund provides financial incentives
to new and expanding businesses that meet certain job creation and capital investment
targets. The Minnesota Investment Fund provides financing to help add new workers and
retain high-quality jobs on a statewide basis. Both programs have successfully been used in
Lakeville and are needed economic development tools.
The City of Lakeville supports fully funding the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership and other
workforce training programs administered by the Department of Employment and Economic
Development, the Department of Human Services, and various education agencies.
D. Expansion of Broadband Highspeed Internet:
Access to highspeed internet is essential for businesses and cities to compete in a global
economy. Many commercial and residential areas within Lakeville do not have access to
consistent and reliable broadband service. To promote economic development and to ensure
reliable highspeed broadband internet access the following steps should be implemented:
• Fully fund the Border-to-Border Broadband Grant Program and continue to
encourage public/private sector collaboration.
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• Support measures to authorize and encourage cities and other local units of
government to play a direct role in providing broadband infrastructure and/or
services.
• Offer incentives to private sector service providers to respond to local or regional
needs and to collaborate with cities and other public entities to deploy broadband
infrastructure.
• Remove barriers and restrict anti-competitive practices that prevent or impede cities,
municipal utilities, schools, libraries, and other public sector entities from
collaborating and deploying broadband infrastructure and services at the local and
regional level.
E.D. Tax Increment Financing (TIF):
Cities need greater flexibility to use TIF for community and economic development that
supports residents and businesses. Further restrictions of TIF would render the tool less
effective and hinder local efforts to support job creation, housing, and redevelopment. The
Legislature should consider expanding the use of TIF to assist in the development of
technological infrastructure and products, biotechnology, research, transportation, and
transit-oriented development, non-retail commercial projects, and modifying the various
provisions of existing TIF law to better facilitate redevelopment and housing activities.
Housing
A. City Role in Housing:
The city values living options for people of all ages and stages of life. Lakeville strives to be
a community where residents can live and age in place. Lakeville will accommodate
individuals and families at all stages of life and strive to meet the housing, transportation,
education, shopping, access to health care, and other needs of all demographic groups within
the city. Funding for life cycle, workforce, and affordable housing is the responsibility of
State and Federal governments and should not be borne solely by local property taxpayers.
In addition, the city opposes any mandated housing requirements. Cities can facilitate the
production and preservation of life cycle, workforce, and affordable housing by:
• Applying for State or Federal funding from applicable grant and loan programs.
• Working with developers and residents to blend life cycle and affordable housing
into new and existing neighborhoods.
• Establishing standards that encourage lifecycle and affordable housing.
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USA 250 Celebration
Proposed Action
No action required - staff is seeking direction for planning purposes
Overview
In 2026, the United States of America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the
Declaration of Independence. This semiquincentennial celebration is being commonly referred
to as USA 250. Council asked that this topic be discussed at the December work session to
determine what activities the City may want to plan for in the coming year.
Supporting Information
None
Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: No Source:
Envision Lakeville Community Values: A Sense of Community and Belonging
Report Completed by: Justin Miller, City Administrator
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