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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 5,2026-6:00 PM
City Hall Council C6ambers
1. Call to order, moment of silence and flag pledge
Mayar Hellier called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
2. Roll Call
Members Present: Mayor Hellier, Council Members Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter
Staff Present: Justin Miller, City Administrator; Andrea McDowell Poehler, City Attorney;
Joe Masiarchin, Parks & Recreation Director; Allyn Kuennen, Assistant City
Administrator; Ann Orlofsky, City Clerk; Brad Paulson, Police Chief; Paul Oehme, Public
Works Director; Tina Goodroad, Community Development Director
3. Citizen Comments
Alesha Schaupp, 20537 Idalia Avenue, requested termination of the Flock Safety
agreement.
Jacob Borealis, 20618 Kaftan Court, expressed concerns regarding cybersecurity and cloud
data storage associated with the Flock Safety system and requested rescission of the
agreement and a cybersecurity audit.
Dane Schneemann, 16851 Javelin Avenue, expressed concerns regarding the risks of the
Flock Safety system and requested termination of the agreement.
4. Additional agenda information
None
5. Presentations/Introductions
a. Public Works Quarterly Report
Public Works Director Paul Oehme presented the Public Works Quarterly Report.
6. Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Volk, seconded by Wolter, to approve the following:
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - Hellier, Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter
a. Check Register Summary
b. Minutes of the 12/15/2025 City Council Meeting
c. Minutes of the 12/08/2025 City Council Work Session
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d. Supplemental Agreement with Stonebrooke Engineering for Professional Services
for 215th Street and Utility Improvements from Kenrick Avenue to CSAH 70
e. Designation of Legal Newspaper for 2026
f. Radio Advertising Agreement for the Lakeville Area Arts Center with MyTalk 107.1
g. Contract for Orchard Lake Stormwater Outlet Improvement
h. Contract for 2026 Water Treatment Plant Chemicals
i. Approval of Local Affordable Housing Aid Agreement
j. Resolution Supporting Dakota County's Application for Funding Through the
Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development Grant Program for the
Dakota County Mobility and Safety Improvements: Interstate 35 and County State Aid
Highway 5/50 Interchange and Bridge Reconstruction Project
k. Resolution Appointing Depositories for the City of Lakeville
l. Resolution Delegating Authority to Pay Claims and Make Electronic Fund Transfers
m• Heritage Commons lOth Addition Final Plat
n. Release of Development Contract and Conditional Use Permit for Lord of Life
Townhomes
o. Veridian Credit Union Conditional Use Permit
p. SMNPT 1, LLC Conditional Use Permit
q. Putrah Shores Preliminary and Final Plat
r. Flagship Recreation Proposal for the Purchase and Installation of Playground
Equipment for the Lakeville Area Arts Center
s. SRF Consulting Amendment Number Two Proposal for Professional Services for Grand
Prairie Park
t. Facility Use Agreement Between the Lakeville Yellow Ribbon and City of Lakeville
7. Action Items
a. Ordinance Amending Title 11 of the City Code and Summary Ordinance for
Publication Related to Auto Repair Businesses
Community Development Director Tina Goodroad presented the staff report. The
Community Development Department recommended approval of an ordinance
amending Title 11 (Zoning Ordinance), Chapter 86 (I-1 Light Industrial District), to
allow greater flexibility for the location of fenced outdoor storage areas associated with
major automobile repair uses. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on
December 18, 2026, received no public comment, and unanimously recommended
approval.
Motion was made by Wolter, seconded by Bermel, to approve an ordinance amending
Title 11 of the City Code and a summary ordinance for publication.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Hellier, Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter
b. Caliber Collision Conditional Use Permit
Joan Firnhaber requested approval of a conditional use permit to allow a major
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automobile repair use in the I-1, Light Industrial District, located in the Great Outdoor
Room building at 9583 217th Street, near the southwest corner of 215th Street (CSAH
70) and Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9). The proposal includes a fenced outdoor storage
area at the rear of the building.
Community Development Director Tina Goodroad presented the staff report. The
Planning Commission held a public hearing on December 18, 2025, following proper
notice, and unanimously recommended approval. No public comment was received. The
conditional use permit includes conditions related to hours of operation, outdoor storage,
fire and environmental compliance, and required Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
permits.
Motion was made by Bermel, seconded by Volk, to approve a conditional use permit to
allow a major automobile repair use and adopt the findings of fact.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Hellier, Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter
c. Appointment of the Acting Mayor for 2026
Motion was made by Wolter, seconded by Volk, to appoint John Bermel as the Acting
Mayor for 2026.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Hellier, Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter
8. Unfinished Business
None
9. New Business
None
10. Announcements
a. Next City Council Retreat Saturday,January 17, 2026
b. Next City Council Meeting January, 20, 2026
11. Adjourn
Motion was made by Lee, seconded by Volk, to adjourn at 6:30 P.M.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - Hellier, Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter
Respectfully Submitted,
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Ann o sky, ity Clerk Lu . Hellier, Mayor