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CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 5, 1994
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. 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. Gudmundson, Chief of Police; D. Morey, Planner; C. Friedges, City Clerk.
MINUTES
Councilmember Sindt requested an amendment to the June 20th Council
meeting minutes, adding the word "foreseeablen to Motion No. 94.118 as
follows, "Councilmember Sindt stated she felt the neighborhood will change in
the foreseeable future...."
• The minutes of the June 20th City Council meeting were approved as
amended.
STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS
Attorney: None
Engineer:. None
Administrator: None
PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS
.Mayor Zaun recognized Councilmember Sindt's receipt of a certificate of
recognition from the League of Minnesota Cities for her service on the Board
of Directors..
Chief Gudmundson administered the oaths of office to three new police
officers, James Puncochar, Jay Castonguay and William Gerl. The police
officers and their families were introduced.
Steve Michaud introduced Corryn Mozis, Recreation Department intern; and
John Hoger introduced Jeremy Powell, Park Maintenance intern.
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CITIZENS' COMMENTS: None
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmembers removed items 7h and 7r from the consent agenda
94.124 ..Motion was made by Johnson, seconded by Sindt to approve the consent
agenda items as follows:
a. Claims for payment.
b. Receive minutes of the following advisory committee meetings:
Environmental Affairs Committee, June 14
Parks & Recreation Committee, June 15
Planning Commission,-June 16
c. Receive June Investment Report.
d. Approve change orders for the Police Station expansion/remodeling
project.
e. Approve change order with Valley Paving, Inc.. for the Lakeville Civic
Arena project.
f. Resolution No. 94-132 self-insuring surety bonds.
g. Approve 1995 ALF Ambulance Budget.
h. (Removed :from consent agenda.
i. Receive bids and approve Resolution No. 94-134 awarding contract for
District 7 and Highview Avenue bituminous overlay and pavement
construction, Improvement Project 93-10.
j. ;Resolution Na 94-1.35 approving plans and specifications :and setting a
bid date for Well No. 10, Improvement Project 94-9.
k. Resolution No. 94-136 approving plans and specifications and setting a
bid date for Pumphouse No. 9, Improvement Project 94-6.
I. Final acceptance of street and utility improvements, Dodd Ridge Fourth
• Addition.
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m. Fina acceptance of utility improvements, Country Pond South 6th
Addition.
n. Approve Change Order No. 1 for Layne Minnesota, Inc. for Well Pumps
No. 4 and No. 7, Improvement -Project 93-6.
o. Resolution. No. 94-137 approving City financing of project in excess of
Minnesota Department of Transportation Grant, 168th Street at-grade
Soo Line crossing, Improvement Project 91-5.
p. Resolution No. 94-138 vacating drainage and utility easements in Park
Ridge Estates.
q. Resolution No. 94-139 accepting donation. from the Lakeville Lions Club.
r. .(Removed from-consent agenda.)
s. Resolution No. 94-140 accepting donation from Chemcentral.
t. Resolution No. 94-141 accepting donation from First National Bank
Lakeville.
u. Resolution No. 94-142 accepting donation from Abbey Decorating
Center.
v. Resolution No. 94-143 amending the 1994 Cable TV Fund Budget.
w. Receive application from Dennis Needham, dba DeJan, Inc., and call a
public hearing for July 18, 1994, for an on-sale and Sunday liquor
license a# Towers Restaurant & Lounge, 20800 Kenrick Avenue.
x. Approve final payment and acceptance of improvements for Quigley
Sime and Hypointe Crossing parks, Improvement Projects 93-1 and 93-2.
y. Resolution:No. 94-144 establishing"`No Parking" along 195th Street#rom
Casperson Park to west of I-35 and on Ritter Park Trail.
z. Resolution No. 94-145 authorizing the sale of a GMC S-15 Jimmy.
aa. Ordinance No. 526 amending Title 9, Chapter 3, of the Lakeville City
Code concerning signs.
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Roll call was taken on the .motion. Ayes, Johnson, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill,
Harvey.
ITEM 7H
94.125 Motion was made by Mulvihill, seconded by Harvey to approve Resolution
No. 94-133 appointing<Dennis Feller as the-representative and Steve
Michaud as the=alternate representative on the Ice Arena Advisory
Committee.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill, Harvey,
Johnson.
ITEM 7R
Counciimember Harvey questioned the City's use of the ten microscopes that
are being donated by ISD 194. He and Councilmembers Sindt and Mulvihill
were concerned that the School. District is donating this equipment with the
expectations that the City would advance its environmental education
programs and use of Ritter Farm Park. beyond what is currently in the City's
budget.
Mr. Erickson explained that there is no such commitment on the City's part,
and the School District is aware of the City's position. Mr. Michaud .explained
that the microscopes would be useful to the Recreation Department in the
City's nature camps and other environmental education programs that are
currently held at various parks throughout the community.
Councilmembers Mulvihill and Sindt raised concerns regarding liability and
storage of the microscopes.
Councilmember Johnson stated he felt the microscopes can be useful in the
future as the Gity growsand recreation programs expand.
94.126 Motiorrwasmade by Harvey, seconded by Mulvihill to table consideration of
the resolution accepting a donation of ten microscopes from ISD 194,
pending receipt of a letter from ISD 194 clarifying the intended use of the
equipment by the City.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Mulvihill, Harvey, Johnson,
Zaun.
ITEM 8
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Mayor Zaun opened. the public hearing to consider a community development
application by the City of Lakeville to the Minnesota. Department of Trade and
Economic Development to provide a grant/loan to Lakeville Premoulded
Products. The :City Clerk attested to publication of the legal notice.
Mr. Jack Matasosky, representing he company, explained that Lakeville
Premoulded Products is a new business venture that wilf manufacture and
distribute packaging material using. post consumer paper products, such as
newspaper and cardboard. They plan to begin production with 32
employees, and expect to produce 45 tons of product per day by the end of
the second year of operation.
Mr. Sobota stated the City is requesting a community development loan/grant
in the amount ofi $500,000, which will be loaned to the company. Quarterly
loan payments would be made to the City, who will forward the payments to
the State. The City will retain the firs# $100,000 of the loan repayments.
These fiunds would start a revolving loan fund for future business
development in the City.
In answer to Councilmember Johnson's questions, Mr. Matasosky stated the
end product will be recyclable, and water usage will be substantial
Mayor Zaun asked if an opportunity arose in the future for the City to
participate with another company in the revolving loan fund, on a project
similar to this one, would additional funds be available?
Mr. Sobota explained that the program by the Department of Trade &
Economic Development limits the City's application to one per year, provided
the business meets. certain qualifiications.
Councilmember Sindt asked if the -City would earn interest on the $100,000.
Mr. Sobota stated the money will be invested, earn interest,. and would be
avai able for oans in about two years.
There were no comments from the audience. on the application..
94.127 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Mulvihill to close the public
hearing.
Roll call was. taken on the motion. Ayes, Mulvihill, Harvey, Johnson, Zaun,
. Sindt.
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94.128 Motion as made: by Harvey, seconded by Mulvihill to approve Resolution No.
94-1.46 approving an application for agrant/loan from the State of Minnesota
to the City of iakevi le on behalf of LakeviNe Premoulded Products, Inc.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Harvey, Johnson:, Zaun, Sindt,
Mulvihill.
ITEM 9
Mr. Sobota presented the application of Young Men's Christian Association
(YMCA) of Metropolitan Minneapolis, for a conditional use permit to allow the
construction of an accessory building and parking lot at 11490 Klamath Trail.
He explained. that the YMCA property, also known as Camp Streefland, is
currently within three zoning districts, The YMCA is classified as an outdoor
recreation area, which is allowed as a conditional use in the R-A District but
is non-conforming in the R-4 and B-2 districts. The proposed rezoning to R-
Awould. bring the use of the property .into conformance with the City's zoning
ordinance. The property is currently divided into five separate parcels, which
will be combined into two parcels. The remaining parcels cannot be
combined, .because they are separated by a section line.
The YMCA is proposing to develop a new 32 stall parking lot in the northwest
corner of the site to .replace the parking lot taken by the Dakota County
Highway Department for County Road 5 road improvements. Anew storage
building would be buil# southeast of the parking lot.
Mr. Phil Nyval, representing the YMCA, stated they have. beenworking with
City staff for the past year in an attempt to resolve issues related to the
zoning, uncombined parcels, boundaries and encroachments.
94.129 Motion was made by Mulvihill, seconded by Harvey to receive the Planning
Commission's Findings of Fact and Recommendation and adopt Ordinance
No. 527 rezoning property from. R-1 and B-2 to R-A, single family agricultural
residential district.
Roll call was taken on the mo#ion. Ayes, Johnson, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill,
Harvey.
94.130 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Mulvihill to receive the Planning
Commission's Findings of Fact and Recommendation and approve a
conditional use permit amendment for Young Men's Christian Association of
• Metropolitan Minneapolis to allow the construction of an accessory building
and parking lot at 11490 Klamath Trail
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Roll call was taken on the. motion. Ayes, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill, Harvey,
Johnson.
ITEM 10
Mr. Tom Ryan of Town and Country Homes requested Council approval of
the preliminary plat of Town and Country: First Addition.
Mr. Morey presented he preliminary plat of Town and Country First Addition,
which consists of 196 single family residential lots on the Clint Zweber farm
located south of 175th Street, west of Highview Avenue and north of Dodd
Boulevard. The property is proposed to be rezoned from R-A, single family
agricultural residential district, to R-2, single family residential district. He
explained that the preliminary plat and proposed rezoning includes only the
portion. of the Zweber property located inside the 2010 Metropolitan Urban
Service. Area. The. rezoning also includes the Cherry View Elementary
School property. ISD 194 officials have agreed to include the school
property in the rezoning so that a contiguous R-2 zoning district can be
achieved.
The plat is proposed to be developed in three phases and is being platted
according to the new zoning and subdivision regulations. Eighty-six percent
of the significant trees located within. the preliminary peat are proposed to be
saved.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the preliminary p at and
recommended approval with 15 stipulations. Staff is recommending approval
with an additional five stipulations as outlined in the planning report dated
Ju y 1, 1994.
Councilmember Sindt asked about the minimum lat sizes in this development.
Mr. Erickson explained that the lots in this preliminary plat are at least 3,000
square feet larger than other subdivisions in the area because of the new
subdivision regulations.
Councilmember Mulvihill asked about the_proximity of this plat to open
space/park areas.. Mr. Erickson explained that residents of this development
will be in close proximity to the Cherry View E ementary School, which meets
the neighborhood park needs. Also, as a result of the passage of the recent
bond referendum, a neighborhood park will be constructed in the Cherryview
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He further explained that a majority of the wooded area in Outlot A will be
deeded to the City by the developer as an outlot, along with a trailway
easernent that would connect the existing trail on the south side of 175th
Street to this development. He stated the Environmental Affairs Committee,
in concert with the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee, placed a high
emphasis on preserving the woods in lieu of park dedication or an active
park.
Councilmember Harvey asked if the proposed Phase 3 is located outside of
the MUSA. Mr. Morey explained that a minor comprehensive plan
amendment will be required to bring that portion of this plat into the MUSA.
Councilmember Harvey asked what the largest depth of fill will be. Mr. Fran
Hagen of RLK Associates stated a few isolated lots will need up to 12 feet of
fill. He stated, however, that every attempt will be made during final design
to balance the earth work and minimize cuts and fills.
Mr. Erickson pointed out some of the objectives achieved by the development
of this plat and negotiations with Town and Country Homes. The
preservation of the wooded area will provide habitat. for wildlife; 175th Street
i will be extended to the east, which will provide a four-way stop for safe
pedestrian crossing; the extension of the bike trail; providing an urban
section on Highview Avenue and the realignment of the Hghview
AvenuefDodd Boulevard intersection.
94.131 Motion was made by Johnson., seconded by Harvey to receive the Planning
Commission's Findings of Fact and Recommendation and adopt Ordinance
No. 528 rezoning property from R-A, single family residential agricultural
district, to R-2, single family residential district.
RoN cafl was taken on the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Mulvihill, Harvey, Johnson,
Zaun.
94.132 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Harvey to approve the .preliminary
plat of Town and :Country First Addition, subject to 20 stipulations as .outlined
in the Planning Report dated July 1, 1994.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Mulvihill,. Harvey, Johnson, Zaun,
Sindt.
ITEM 11
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Mr. Erickson asked the Council to consider setting a joint work session with
Eureka Township officials to discuss the proposed revisions to the Aviation
Chapter of the Metropolitan Development Guide.
Councilrnember Harvey, who serves on the Airport Advisory Commit#ee,
explained the importance of submitting a joint City/Township position on the
Metropolitan Council's recommendations to the Aviation Chapter of the
Metropolitan. Development Guide.
94.133 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Harvey set a joint work session with
the Eureka Town Board for Thursday, July 21st, at 7:00 p.m. at Lakeville City
Haal, and request Councilmember Harvey to confirm that date with Eureka
Township officials.
Roll call. was taken on the motion. Ayes, Harvey, Johnson, Zaun, Sindt,
Mulvihill.
ITEM 12
Mr. Erickson announced that the Minnesota Department of Trade &
• Economic Development has informed the City that its application for flood
assistance to Countryvew Mobile Home Community to relocate a minimum of
12 units from the floodway has received tentative approval. He congratulated
the City Council on their efforts in pursuing the grant on behalf of
Countryview Mobile Home Park.
94.134 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Mulvihill to authorize staff to notify
the owner/manager of Countryview Mobile Home Community regarding
receipt of the $150,000 grant by the Minnesota Department of Trade &
Economic Development.
Roll Gala was taken on the motion. Ayes, Johnsan, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihila,
Harvey.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS None
NEW BUSINESS None
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Next regular Council meeting, July 18, 1994
..Council work sessions, July 12th and 21st
i Mayor Zaun adjourned the meeting at 8:53 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Charlene Friedges, Ci Clerk.
Du ne Zaun, Ma r
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