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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-20-2026 � , , MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 20,2026-6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 1. Call to order, moment of silence and flag pledge Mayor Hellier called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. 2. Roll Call Members Present: Mayor Hellier, Council Members Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter Staff Present: Justin Miller, City Administrator; Andrea McDowell Poehler, City Attorney; Julie Stahl, Finance Director; Joe Masiarchin, Parks & Recreation Director; Allyn Kuennen, Assistant City Administrator; Taylor Snider, Assistant to the City Administrator; Brad Paulson, Police Chief; Paul Oehme, Public Works Director; Tina Goodroad, Community Development Director; Tana Wold, Liquor Operations Director; Michael Meyer, Fire Chief; Zach Johnson, City Engineer 3. Citizen Comments None 4. Additional agenda information Items 7a and 7b were switched in the agenda order. 5. Presentations/Introductions a. Proclamation - National Therapy Animal Day The City of Lakeville proclaimed National Therapy Animal Day. Mary Mittelstaedt was joined by her therapy dog, Duke Silver. b. Proclamation -National Day of Prayer The City of Lakeville proclaimed May 7, 2026, to be National Day of Prayer. Deb Anderson represented the Lakeville Task Force and gave an update on the National Day of Prayer event in Lakeville. c. Check Presentation—Donation to 360 Communities and the Open Door Liquor Operations Director, Tana Wold, presented a check donation to 360 Communities and the Open Door. Council also thanked Just Serve for their contributions to the community. 6. Consent Agenda City Council Meeting Minutes April 20, 2026 Page 2 Motion was made by Wolter, seconded by Lee, to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Hellier, Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter a. Check Register Summary b. Minutes of the 04/06/2026 City Council meeting. c. Resolution accepting donations from customers of the Lakeville Liquor stores. d. Resolutions Awarding Construction Contract and Authorizing Funding for Stormwater Management Improvements along Firelight Way e. Barks and Rec Agreement for Animal Impounding by Police Department f. Professional Services Agreement with Cooper Engineering for Freight Rail Car Storage Facility g. Temporary on-sale liquor license to the Lakeville Area Chamber Foundation h. Resolution Approving Charitable Gambling Lakeville South Football Association i. Resolution Authorizing Funding and Budget Amendments and Transfers for East Community Park Phase II Construction Project, City Improvement Project 25-20 j. Proposal for Expanded Construction Administration Services with ISG for the Development of East Community Park Phase II k. North Creek Manufactured Home Park SIPA and SMA 1. Accept Bid and Award Construction Contract for East Community Park Phase II 7. Action Items a. Resolution Authorizing Issuance, Awarding Sale of 2026A GO Bonds $36.145M Finance Director Julie Stahl presented the bond sale results that took place on Apri120. Jessica Greene presented the details of the results to Council. Motion was made by Bermel, seconded by Wolter, to approve the Resolution Authorizing Issuance, Awarding Sale of 2026A GO Bonds $36.145M. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Hellier, Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter b. Residential Interim Ordinance Tina Goodroad presented the Interim Ordinance that was discussed at a previous Work Session. The following citizens spoke to the Council: Sunny Bowman, Dakota County Lumber Company Katie Gross, 22100 Penn Ave,New Market Township, MN Becky Wegscheid, Government Affairs Director for SPAAR Tony Khambata, 7515 74th Street S, Cottage Grove, MN Nick Erickson, Housing First Minnesota Rick Ringheisen, 20085 Italy Ave, Lakeville, MN Bob Erickson, 19081 Inndale Dr, Lakeville, MN Jim Steffen, 10310 104th St W, Lakeville, MN City Council Meeting Minutes April 20, 2026 Page 3 Council discussed the Interim Ordinance and each member vocalized their position on the subject. Motion was made by Lee, seconded by Wolter, to approve the Residential Interim Ordinance. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes - Hellier, Bermel, Lee, Volk, Wolter 8. Unfmished Business 9. New Business a. Review Proposed Changes to Lodging Tax Ordinance Finance Director Julie Stahl presented to the Council proposed changes to the lodging tax ordinance that better suit the recent ordinances that were approved relating to short- term rentals. b. Dakota County CDA Proposal for Housing within Dodd Commons Plat Community Development Director Tina Goodroad presented to Council, looking for feedback on the plan and working towards a long-term purchasing agreement. Kari Gill, Deputy Executive Director of Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA), also presented to the Council and discussed the potential partnership with the Dakota County CDA. She was joined by Dakota County Commissioner Mary Liz Holberg. Council was supportive of the proposed senior project and asked staff to further study the commercial viability of the northern parcel. 10. CounciUCommittee Updates 11. Announcements a. Special City Council Joint Meeting with ISD 194, Monday,Apri127, 2026 b. Next City Council Meeting May 4, 2026 12. Adjourn Motion was made by Bermel, seconded by Volk, to adjourn. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes -None Mayor Hellier adjourned the meeting at 7:31 PM. Respectfully Submitted, � � . Tayl Snider, Deputy City Clerk Luke . Hellie , Mayor