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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-18-94 CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING . JANUARY 18, 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 Sindt, Mulvihill, Harvey and Mayor Zaun. Absent: Councihnember Johnson. Also present: R. Knutson, City Attorney; B. Erickson, City Administrator; K. Nelson, City Engineer; M. Sobota, Community & EconomicDevelopment Director; D. Feller, Finance Director; S. Michaud, Parks & Recreation Director; D. Gudmundson, Chief of Police; J. Hennen, Planning Assistant; J. Walston, Assistant City Attorney; C. Friedges, City Clerk. MINUTES The minutes of the December 20, 1993, City Council meeting were approved as presented. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS Attorney: None. Engineer: None. • Administrator: Mr. Erickson announced that the Municipal Legislative Commission annual meeting is scheduled for Wednesday evening,. January 19th. Chief of Police: Chief Gudmundson presented the December, 1993, Police Department monthly report. Parks & Recreation Director: Mr. Michaud presented the December, 1993, Parks & Recreation Department monthly report. PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS Carl Rice, .Streets Superintendent, introduced Michael Shoemaker, Street Maintenance II employee. CITIZENS' COMMENTS None. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmembers removed items 7h and 7s from the consent agenda. 94.08 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Mulvihill to approve the consent agenda items as follows: a. Claims for payment. • b. Investment Report. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 18,1994 PAGE 2 c. Plans .and specifications and right-of--way acquisition for Lake Marion Outlet storm sewer improvements (Dodd Boulevard/210th Street), Improvement Project 93-7. d. Storm sewer oversizing .credits and payment, Rolling Oaks South Plat 6. e. Final acceptance of treet and utility improvements, Rolling Knolls Plat 2. f. Ritter Farm Park Archery Range Agreement with South-Forty Archers Club. g. Maintenance Agreement .with Clean-Flo Laboratories for Valley Lake aeration system. h. (Removed from consent agenda). i. Agreement for Professional Planning Services with .Northwest Associated Consultants. j. Resolution No. 94-10 accepting donation to the. DARE program from Lutheran Brotherhood, Dakota Branch 801 L k. Special assessment agreement with Eva Development. and Lake Vale Townhomes Association. 1. Resolution No. 94-11 approving the reconveyance of a portion of forfeited lands to the State of Minnesota by government subdivision, and requesting the State of Minnesota to convey legal ownership to the City of Lakeville. m. Change in contract amount with Sterling Electric for the police station expansion and remodeling project, from $99,913 to $99,313. n. Change Order No. 34-1 with Alta Ltd. in the amount of $380 and Change Order No, 8-1 with Paramount Concrete & Masonry, Inc. in the amount of $440 for the police station expansion and remodeling project. o. Resolution No. 94-12 ,approving .gambling license for the Lakeville Knights of Columbus for pull tabs at Lakeville Family Bowl p. Set the annual Board of Review meeting for Tuesday, April 12, 1994, at 7.00 p.m. q. Authorize SEH to proceed with extra services for GIS draintile base map preparation, and approve Resolution No. 94-13 amending the GIS Fund Budget to provide for GIS consulting services. r. Resolution No. 94-14 supporting a Water Resources Education Plan for the • communities of Dakota County. r / CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 18,1994 PAGE 3 s. (Removed from consent agenda). Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill, Harvey. ITEM 7H Mr. Erickson :explained that the resolution adopting the 1994 salary schedule for seasonal employees goes beyond Parks & Recreation Department. positions. He requested thin item be :tabled to allow representatives of all departments who have seasonal employees to review the proposed salary schedule. 94.09 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Mulvihill to table consideration. of a resolution adopting the 1994 salary schedule for seasonal Farks & Recreation positions. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Mulvihill, Harvey, Zaun. ITEM 7S Mr. Hennen presented a contract agreement between the City of Lakeville and the U.S. Bureau of the Census for completion of a special census in 1994. He explained .that the estimated cost of the .special census, based on an .August 4, 1993, population estimate of 30,911, is $99,152. Of this amount, $64,679 is paid in advance to the Census Bureau. Mr. Hennen presented a time table for the special census, which is expected to begin in July. Cities have until December to submit special census figures to be eligible for additional state aid funding. Based on a .33,000 population estimate, the City of Lakeville would receive approximately $800,000 in additional state aid funding over a seven year period beginning in 1995. Mayor Zaun pointed out the residual benefits from this special census to the local school districts. 94.10 Motion was made by Mulvihill, seconded by Harvey to approve .the Special Census Contract Agreement with the United States Bureau of the Census. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Mulvihill, Harvey, Zaun, Sindt. ITEM 8 Keith Nelson presented the Pilot Plant Summary prepared for the Ci of Lakeville by Progressive Consulting Engineers (PCE) and Black & Veatch ~B & V). The .purpose of the study was to identify the most effective water treatment medias to remove iron and manganese from the City's well water supply. The results of the study will be used as a basis for design of the new water treatment facilities. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 18,1994 • PAGE 4 Mr. Naeem Qureshi of PCE provided an overview of the Pilot Plant Summary. Based on the Pilot Plant Summary, Mr. Qureshi recommended that the City construct a new water treatment plant using chlorine instead of aeration to chemically oxidize the iron in its water supply. He explained that chlorine will require less capital e~enditure and less maintenance than aeration. He further recommended the City use either Anthrasand or manganese greensand as the filter media in the new plant. Mayon..Zaun asked >what affect the City's ,treatment of water would have on individual,: private treatment systems residents have in their homes. Mr. Qureshi stated residents will no longer have the problem with discoloration of their water. Mr. Erickson pointed out that the City will not be softening the water, and individual softeners will still need to be used. Councilmember Harvey asked about radon levels throughout the Lakeville area. Mr. Qureshi responded. 94.11 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Sindt to receive the Pilot Plant Summary prepared by Progressive Consulting Engineers and Black & Veatch dated November, 1993. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Harvey, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill. . ITEM 9 Keith Nelson presented a resolution authorizing Orr-Schelen-Mayeron & Assoc. to prepare a feasibility report for the reconstruction of the downtown storm sewer, sanitary sewer, watermain and streets, Improvement Project 94-L He explained that the City Council previously authorized the .City Engineering Department to prepare a feasibility report for the reconstruction of the downtown storm sewer system. Since that time, staff has been researching .and gathering data from the Public Works Department regarding lead point watermains and lead services. Also, several sections of the downtown sanitary sewer system were televised to identify sources of inflow and infiltration. Several cracks and service connections were found to be leaking. Therefore, it is necessary to expand the storm sewer reconstruction to include rehabilitation and replacement of the sanitary sewer and watermain. Mr. Nelson recommended that the downtown storm sewer be reconstructed prior to, or in conjunction with, the reconstruction of Trunk ~-iighway 50 through-downtown, which is tentatively: scheduled by Dakota County for 1995. He explained that the project would.. be constructed m phases, and approximately four neighborhood informational meetings are anticipated to be held. Joel Dresel of OSM explained that four or more informational meetings will be held with area residents, giving them an opportunity to provide comments regarding the proposed improvements. Information will be gathered,: and possible options will be considered and presented to the City Council at a • work session. R CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 18,1994 • PAGE 5 Councilmember Mulvihill asked about the proposed time line for the project. Mr. Erickson stated the Council could hold work sessions in the fall of 1994. A public hearing could be scheduled for late '94 or early '95, with the intent of coordinating this project with the reconstruction of Trunk Highway 50. 94.12 Motion was .made by Harvey, seconded by Mulvihill to approve Resolution No. <94-16 authorizing preparation of a feasibility report for he reconstruction of the downtown storm sewer, anitary ewer, watermain and streets, Improvement Project 94-1. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill, Harvey. ITEM 10 Keith Nelson presented a Purchase Agreement for the .acquisition of approximately 50 acres of land from. the Tabaka family. The property is located in the northeast quadrant of Ipava Avenue and 185th Street, which is a centralized location within the City and is in close proximity to existing wells and trunk mains. He explained that the site is suitable for the construction of a water treatment plant, new well, ground storage reservoir and new facilities for the sewer and water utility department. The northerly portion of the site contains 10 to 15 acres of marginal wetland area. Staff is recommending that up to 20 acres of the site be restored as wetland and used for wetland banking. Mr. Nelson stated the Assistant City Attorney has negotiated a total purchase price for the property of $420,700. Mayor Zaun asked Mr. Nelson to explain the significance of wetland banking for the community. Mr. Nelson explained that a wetland bank would be created to reserve wetland for mitigation on future projects. Mr. Erickson explained that the property is located outside the Metropolitan Urban Service Area, and no sewer capacity would be available for development until the year 2010. He stated it was also the staff's intent to pursue a minor comprehensive plan amendment through the Metropolitan Council, utilizing the sewer capacity from the land being acquired for right-of--way for the I-35/County Road 46 interchange. The water treatment plant would be a low intensity use, causing no odor or noise to neighboring properties. The site. could also be used for the construction of a future fire station. Councilmember Sindt asked what type of Water Department equipment would be located on the site. Mr. Nelson responded. In response to Councilmember 5indt's concern, Mr. Erickson stated the existing non-conforming use on the property (barn) would be discontinued, and the structure would not be relocated within the community unless it is located. in a properly zoned area. • CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 18,1994 PAGE 6 • Mr. Glenn Nord, attorney for the Tabakas, stated that the Tabaka family will continue to own the four and one-half acre parcel at the northwest corner of 185th Street/Ipava Avenue, where they plan to move the existing homestead structure and, possibly, atwo-car detached garage. In addition, the Tabakas plan to construct an accessory storage building on this .parcel for the purpose of storing farm equipment that they presently own. 94.13 .Motion was made. by Harvey, seconded by Mulvihill to approve a Real Estate Purchase Agreement with James J. and Linda R. Tabaka, Ronald N. and Patricia K. Nelson and Kenneth M. and Jean A. Burkman for the acquisition of approximately 50 acres of property at 185th Street and Ipava Avenue for construction of a water treatment plant, municipal maintenance facility, well house and other municipal uses. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Mulvihill, Harvey, Zaun. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilmember Sindt questioned the status of the North Creek drainage channel project.. Mr. Nelson stated the Council will receive bids and consider award of contract at the February 7th meeting. NEW BUSINESS • Mr. Erickson stated City employees are working together to help the Brenda Visnovec family, who recently lost their home in a fire. Mayor Zaun provided an overview of the new "Lakeville City Limits" program, and asked the Councilmembers to host upcoming shows. ANNQUNCEMENTS Next regular Council meeting, February 7,1994 Council work session, January 31, 1994 Mayor Zaun adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Charlene Friedges, Cit Jerk ane Zaun, Mao i