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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-17-95 CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 17, 1995 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, Harvey and Mayor Zaun. Also present: R. Erickson., City Administrator; J. Walston, Assistant City Attorney; K. Nelson, City Engineer; M. Sobota, Community & Economic Development Director; D. Feller, Finance Director; S. Michaud, Parks & Recreation Director; C. Anderson, Acting Chief of Police; C. Friedges, City Clerk. MINUTES The minutes of the December 19, 1994, and January 3, 1995, regular Council meetings and the December 31, 1994, special Council meeting were approved as presented. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS Attorney: None Engineer: None Administrator: None Acting Chief of Police: Lieutenant Anderson presented the December Police Department monthly report. Parks ~ Recreation Director: Mr. Michaud presented the. December Parks & Recreation Department monthly report. PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS City Engineer Keith Nelson introduced Mr. Todd Blomstrom, Environmental Engineer. CITIZENS' COMMENTS: None CONSENT AGENDA Councilmembers removed item 7g, standard services agreement with Dakota Pet Hospital, from the consent agenda. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 17, 1995 PAGE 2 95.3 Motion. was made by Harvey, seconded by Mulvihill to approve the consent agenda items as follows: a. Claims for payment. b. December .Investment Report. c. Receive minutes of the following advisory committee meetings: Environmental Affairs Committee, January 3, .1995 Parks & Recreation Committee, January 4, 1995 Planning Commission, January 5, 1995 d. Resolution No. 95-3 receiving addendum to feasibility report and authorizing preparation of plans and specifications for construction of utilities and streets, Fairfield .Business Park, Improvement Project 91-10. e. Final acceptance of street improvements, Shady Oak Shores 6th Addition. f. Resolution No. 95-4 receiving specifications for a front end loader and authorizing bids to be received on February 8, 1995, at 10:D0 a.m. g. (Removed from consent agenda). h. .Contract with Northwest Associated Consultants for. 1.995 planning services. i. Resolution No; 95-5 vacating a portion of 21 Oth Street and Dodd Boulevard. j. Preventive Maintenance Agreement with Cramer Building Services for City Hall HVAC system. k. Approval of LMCIT Workers Compensation Insurance, Retrospectively Rated Premium Option 8. I. Resolution No: 95-6 adopting the non-exempt liquor stores' position salary structure. m. Resolution. No. 95-7 accepting donation to the Fire Department from Minnegasco. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 17, 1995 PAGE 3 n. Resolution No. 95-8 establishing a board and committees of the City Council and approving the Mayor's appointments thereto. o. Resolution No. 95-9 setting water and sewer rates. p. Ordinance No. 542 amending Chapter 1 of the City Code concerning purchasing. q. Set the`Board of Review meeting #or Tuesday, April 11, 1995. r. Final acceptance of street and utility improvements, Marion Village 2nd Addition. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Johnson, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill, Harvey. ITEM 7G 95.4 Motion was made by Mulvihill, seconded by Sindt to table consideration of the . standard services agreement with Dakota Pet Hospital until the February 6th Council meeting. RoiF caul was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill, Harvey, Johnson. ITEM 8 Mr. Sobota presented an ordinance amending Section 13 of the zoning. ordinance which would remove the need for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of a loading berth at the front or side of a building on a corner lot in industrial zoned districts. He explained that the proposed amendment is part of the Economic Development Strategic Plan to help streamline the development process for businesses, while maintaining consistent design standards. The Planning Commission and Gity staff-.recommend approval of -the ordinance amendment. Councilmember Harvey stated he would not want the development process made so easy that property values become degraded as a result. 95.5 Motion was made by Johnson, seconded by Mulvihill to adopt Ordinance No. .543. concerning off-street loading. CITY OF LAKEViLLE COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 17, 1995 PAGE 4 s Rol) call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Mulvihill, Harvey, Johnson, Zaun. ITEM 9 Mr: Michaud presented the recommendation of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee on he Ritter Farm Park master plan update. He outlined the four alternative management-concepts prepared by Barton-Aschman Associates_as follows: Alternative One • Status Quo: Maintains the current management plan of the park. Alternative Two -Environmental Preserve: Protects the existing natural resources and .incorporates a strong environmental education emphasis for the public. Alternative Three -Multiple Use: Combines active and passive activities with environmental education activities. Alternative Four -Traditional Community Park. Develop the lake, wetlands and woodlands for intensive .active and passive uses, recreational programs and activities. The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee, Mr. Michaud explained, has chosen Alternative Three - a multiple use concept, which was reviewed by the City Council at its January 10th work session. The committee's intent is to preserve the natural resources at Ritter Farm. Park, while allowing limited active uses such as snowmobiling and equestrian trails. As part of the update process, the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee developed a mission statement for Ritter Farm Park. That statement reads, "The City of Lakeville shall preserve and protect Ritter Farm Park's existing natural resources while providing unique -and varied recreational facilities and education program opportunities, allowing park,usersaccess and enjoyment while maintaining harmony with existing historical, scenic and natural resources. " Councilmember Johnson commended the Parks & Recreation Advisory .Committee on their work. S CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 17, 1995 PAGE 5 • 95.6 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Johnson to approve the Ritter Farm Park Master Plan Update, Alternative Three -Multiple Use, and the Mission Statement. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Mulvihill, Harvey, Johnson, Zaun, Sindt. ITEMS 10-11 Mr. Erickson presented the proposed labor agreements between Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. and City of Lakeville Employees' Union Local No. 128, essential employees,. and Employee's Union Local No. 129, non- essential employees. He stated the agreements propose a 2% salary increase in 1995 and a 2.85% salary increase in 1996. These figures, he explained, are consistent with both the public and private sector, according to the DCA Stanton survey, the Consumer Price Index and inflationary trends. An additional benefit, long-term disability insurance, will be funded 100% by the City for all City employees. Also included in these contracts is the drug and alcohol testing policy. 95.7 Motion was made by Mulvihill, seconded by Johnson to approve a Labor Agreemenf between the City of Lakeville, Minnesota, and Law Enforcement Labor Services,lnc., Employees' Union Local No. 128, Essential Employees, and a Labor Agreement between the City of Lakeville, Minnesota, and Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc., Employees' Union. Local. No, 129, Non- . Essential Employees, for the years 1995 and 1996. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Harvey, Johnson, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW .BUSINESS: None. ANNOUNCEMENTS:- Next regular Council-meeting, February 6, 1995. Mayor Zaun adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Y. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 17, 1995 PAGE 6 i Respectfully submitted, Charlene Fr dges ity Clerk Dua a Zaun, May r • •