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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-21-96 v - ' • CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 21, 1996 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Zaun. The pledge of allegiance to the flag. was given. Roll call was taken. Present: Councilmembers Johnson, Sindt, Mulvihill, Holberg and Mayor Zaun. Also present: R. Knutson, City Attorney; B. Erickson, City Administrator; K. Nelson, City Engineer; M. Sobota, Community & Economic Development Director; D. Feller, Finance Director; S. Michaud, Parks & Recreation Director; D. Martens, Chief of Police; D. Volk, Director of Operations & Maintenance; L. Gustafson, Assessment Clerk; C. Friedges, City Clerk. MINUTES The minutes of the October 7, 1996, City Council meeting were approved as presented. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS ATTORNEY: None. ENGINEER: Mr. Nelson provided copies of two letters received for Agenda Item 8, one from Bruce D. Malkerson, and the other from Glenn & Diane Hulburt. ADMINISTRATOR: None. PARKS ~ RECREATION DIRECTOR: Steve .Michaud the September, 1996, Parks & Recreation Department monthly report. CHIEF OF POLICE: Chief Martens presented the September, 1996, Police Department monthly .report. He highlighted the clearance rate for Part I and II crimes for 1995 as reported by the BCA. Lieutenant/Investigator Clint Anderson provided an update on the activities of the Police Department Investigation Division.. PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS Chief Martens introduced the following Police. Department employees: • Karla Schrader, Communications Technician CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 21, 1996 PAGE 2 • Kelli Stripsky, Community Service Officer • Todd Wolkow, Fall Intern Steve Michaud introduced Shelli Heinsch, full-time Recreation Assistant. Keith Nelson :introduced Karla :Hartmann, .Engineering Secretary/Receptionist. Gene Monson, representing VFW Post 210, requested the City Council proclaim October 28th through November 2nd as Voice of Democracy Week in Lakeville. 96.166 Motion was made by Mulvihill, seconded by Johnson to proclaim October 28th through November 2nd as Voice of Democracy Week in Lakeville. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Johnson, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill, Holberg. CITIZENS COMMENTS None. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmembers added Item 11 to the consent agenda. 96.167 Motion was made by Johnson, seconded by Sindt to approve the consent agenda items as follows: a. Claims. for payment. b. Receive September Investment .Report. c. Receive minutes of the following advisory committee meetings: Snowmobile Task Force, October 10, 1.996 Planning Commission, October 3, 1996 Parks & Recreation Committee, October 2, 1996 d. Resolution No. 96-174 approving application for conveyance of tax forfeited land and certification of classification of forfeited lands. e. Resolution No. 96-175 amending the 1996 Schedule of Fees. f. Final acceptance of utility improvements in Country Creek Estates Second Addition. CITY OF LAKE~/ILLE COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 21, 1996 PAGE 3 g. Final acceptance of utility improvements in Kilkenny Pond and Kilkenny Pond 2nd Addition. h. Signal Agreement No. 96-10 with Dakota County for signal lights at Dodd Boulevard and Pilot Knob Road, Improvement Project 96-2. i. Resolution No. 96-176 authorizing establishment of 25 m.p.h. school speed zone limit on Ipava Avenue at Eastview Elementary School j. .Grant senior citizen assessment deferments to Geraldine Pfarr, Lillian. Sweno and James Brooke. k. Special assessment agreement with Henry & Kathleen Rogers, 10583- 202nd Street West. L .Resolution No. 96-177 approving a gambling permit for the Bloomington Lions Club. m. Resolution No. 96-178 vacating a drainage and utility easement at 20503 Juno Trail n. Certificate of Completion with New Morning Windows, Inc. for Lot 1, Block 1, Fairfield Business Campus. o. Grant of Permanent Easement with Craig & Lynette Natvig and Russell & Peggy Hoese. p. Cigarette license for Holiday Station Store #504, 17280 Kenyon Avenue. q. Extend consideration of Highcroft final plat to March 17, 1997. r. Resolution No. 96-179 abandoning sewer and water lines, Downtown Improvement Projecf 94-1. 11. Adopt Ordinance No. 585 amending Title 11 of the City Code concerning required landscape screening; and Ordinance No. 586 amending Title 10 of the City Code concerning tree replacement policy.. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill, Holberg, Johnson. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 21, 1996 PAGE 4 ITEM 8 Mayor Zaun opened the public hearing on proposed assessments for 202nd Street, Improvement Project. 93-12. (7:30 p.m.) The City Clerk attested to legal notices being duly published and mailed. The City Engineer provided an overview of the 202nd Street project, which included utility, street and trail improvements. He explained that when 202nd Street was realigned, the Juno Trail gravel roadway was vacated and a bituminous trail was constructed in its place. He showed a video and photographs of the project area, prior to and following construction. The final. project cost was $734,755, compared to $688,800 identified in the feasibility report. Although the actual construction cost was less than originally estimated, the project. required extensive time from staff and consultants in order to work out many survey, legal, development and building setback issues. The City received right-of-entry and special assessment waivers from all property owners prior to the project. Staff recommended that the City Council assess the project at $16,509 per single family unit. The total amount proposed to be assessed is $470,506.50. Mr. Feller explained that the project is proposed to be assessed over 20 years with interest at 7.5% per year. He further explained that $222,817.50 of the assessment is proposed to be deferred with interest until the land is developed, subdivided, combined or building permits are issued. 96.168 Motion was made by Johnson, seconded by Sindt to receive a letter from Glenn and Diane Hulburt, 10530-202nd Street, dated October 15, 1996, and a letter from Bruce D. Malkerson dated October 18, 1996, in .regard to the 202nd Street project assessment. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Mulvihill, Holberg, Johnson, Zaun. Mr. Wallace Potter, 10725 - 202nd Street, asked about the deferred assessments. Mr. Erickson explained that the assessments for unplatted property will be deferred with interest until that property is subdivided. At that time, the assessment would be levied against the lots. Mr. Erickson also stated that the cost of the Juno Trail construction was not assessed to the adjacent property owners. 96.169 Motion was made b Sindt seconded b Holber to close y y g the public hearing. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 21, 1996 PAGE 5 Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Mulvihill, Holberg, Johnson, Zaun, Sindt. 96.170 Motion was made by Johnson,. seconded by Mulvihill to approve Resolutions No. 96-180 and 96-1.81 adopting assessments for Improvement Project 93-12, utility and street improvements for 202nd Street West. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes,. Holberg, Johnson, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill ITEM 9 Mayor Zaun opened the public hearing on Improvement Project 95-7, District 2A, Phase II sealcoating. (7:50 p.m.) The City Clerk attested to legal notices being duly published and mailed. The City Engineer provided an overview of the District 2A, Phase II sealcoating project, which included crack sealing, sidewalk repair, patching and curb replacement. He explained that the costs for crack sealing, overlays, curb and sidewalk repair are financed through the City's public works reserve fund and not assessed to the .property owners. He explained that the actual cost for sealcoating was less than originally estimated in the feasibility report due to washing and recycling. of last year's rock aggregate. The total amount being assessed is $128,836.00, with a residential unit assessment of $92.36, $88.36 if the assessment is prepaid. Mr. Feller explained that the project is being assessed for two years at 7.5% interest per year. Mr. Mark Halvorson, 17459 Holland Court, stated he feels the quality of the work is not acceptable. due to the ridge of aggregate in his cul-de-sac. Mr. Volk explained that overlapping usually occurs. in cul-de-sacs and at intersections where oil and rock distributors go in different directions and have to meet at a joint. He indicated that some of this overlap will be plowed off the street with the snow in winter, and the rest should dissipate with the summer. heat. Mr. Greg Anderson, 10324-167th Street West, asked why residents are assessed for street maintenance. Mr. Nelson explained that levy limits were imposed by the State Legislature 10 years ago, causing the City some fiscal problems. At that time, the City divided CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 21, 1996 • PAGE 6 Mr. Nelson explained that levy limits were imposed by the State Legislature 10 years ago, causing the City some fiscal problems. At that time, the City divided the City into seven districts and adopted a sealcoating assessment policy. He explained that the City is currently half way through the second_seven-year cycle and wants to complete the cycle so that all residents are treated equally. Mr. Erickson explained that when this cycle is completed, staff is recommending these improvements be financed through state aid maintenance funds, (gas tax). Mr. Greg Simmons, 17440 Holland Court, suggested a change in the aggregate to a smoother, finer rock. Mr. Volk explained #hat the City has recently changed from a 1/4" chip to a 1/8" granite, which has gotten good reviews from residents over the -past couple years. Mr. David Cushman, 17800 Jamaica Circle, stated he is not convinced that sealcoating will prolong the life of the streets. He felt that money should go toward crack sealing and overlays, and does not feel that residents should be assessed for street maintenance. • Mayor Zaun indicated that staff continues_to monitor the effectiveness of sealcoating. 96.171 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Mulvihill to close the public hearing. (8:15 p.m.) Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Johnson, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill, Holberg. 96.172 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Mulvihill to approve Resolution No. 96-182 adopting assessments for Improvement project 95-7, Phase II, District 2A sealcoating. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill, Holberg, Johnson. ITEM 10 Dennis Feller outlined three 1996 bond issues as follows: • $13.2 million General Obligation Water Revenue Bonds, Series 1996A, to .finance construction of a water treatment plant and Well No. 12. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 21, 1996 . PAGE 7 • $2.2 million General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 19966, to finance six improvement projects:. Project 93-12, Project 94-16, Project 95- 9, Project 95-8, Project 95-5 and Project 94-17. • $2,025,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 1996C, to refinance three existing bond issues with higher interest rates. Mr. Ron Langness of Springsted, Inc. presented the bid results (five bids) for the $13,400,000 bond issue, with the low bid from Smith Barney. He also presented the bid results (two bids) for the $2,200,000 issue, with the low bid from Norwest Investment Services, FBS Investment Services and Piper Jaffray. The interest rates on these two bond issues came in at 5.4501 % and 5.4069% respectively. Mr. Langness explained that they did not receive an acceptable bid for the refunding bond issue. He suggested that Springsted be authorized to negotiate a bid with the two low bidders at the same rate of interest they bid on the Series A and Series B bonds. He stated the bond market had a significant number of bond offerings today, which possibly hindered the bidders' opportunity to fully examine the details of the .refunding issue. By waiting one or two days, bidders may be willing to consider the issue. He stated he would need the Council's authorization to proceed with negotiating the refunding, subject to the Council's approval at the next meeting. Mr. Feller recommended that Springsted be authorized to proceed. with negotiations and bring a recommendation back to the City Council at the November 4th meeting. Councilmember Johnson asked Mr. Langness if he expects to see a change in the market after the election. Mr. Langness stated he expects interest rates to remain strong and steady up until Congress goes back into session in January. 96.173 Motion was made by Johnson, seconded by Mulvihill to approve Resolution No. 96-183 relating to $13,400,000 General Obligation Water Revenue Bonds, Series 1996A; Supplemental Resolution No. 96-184 relating to $13,400,000 General Obligation Water Revenue Bonds, Series 1996A; and Resolution No. 96-185 relating to $2,200,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 19968. Rolf call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Mulvihill, Holberg, Johnson, Zaun. • CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 21, 1996 PAGE 8 • At the request of Mayor Zaun, the City Attorney provided the recommended language for the motion authorizing Springsted to negotiate the interest rates for the Series 1996C bond issue. 96.174 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Johnson to authorize the sale of $2,025,000 General Obligation Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 1996C, subject to receipt of a bid that reflects at least $181,365 in net savings, with a $109,351 net present value. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Mulvihill, Holberg, Johnson, Zaun, Sindt. ITEM 12 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Mulvihill to appoint Linda Stoffel to a vacancy on the Cable TV Board, representing Independent School District No. 192, for the remainder of a term which will expire on January 1, 1997. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Holberg, Johnson, Zaun, Sindt, • Mulvihill UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS None. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Next regular Council meeting, November 4, 1996 Budget work sessions, October 23rd and October 30th Mayor Zaun adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Charlene Frie ges, C Clerk Duane Zaun, or