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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-05-93 CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 5, 1993 The meeting was called to order at 7;00 p.m. by Acting Mayor Sindt. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was given. Roll call was taken. Present: Councilmembers Ruhmann, Sindt and Mulvihill. Absent: Councilmember Harvey and Mayor Zaun. Also present: B. Erickson, City Administrator; R. Knutson, City Attorney; K. Nelson, City Engineer; M. Sobota, Community & Economic Development Director; S. Michaud, Parks & Recreation Director; D. Feller, Finance Director;. D. Gudmundson, .Chief of Police; C. Friedges, City Clerk. MINUTES The minutes of the March 1, 1993 and the March 15, 1993, City Council meeting were approved as presented. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS ATTORNEY: None. ENGINEER: None. ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Erickson provided a list of deletions from the certification list for agenda item No, 8. Mr. Erickson .asked the Council to consider calling a public hearing for consideration of a modification to the Southfork I TIF Plan. in order to provide funding for the Testa property. The City Council agreed to consider this item under New Business. PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS A pre-recorded video of the Parks & Recreation Director and Forester receiving Lakeville's first Tree City .USA award was shown. Mr. Michaud presented. the Tree City USA plaque and flag to Acting .Mayor Sindt and. the City Council on behalf of the City staffandcitizens of Lakeville. Mr. Erickson presented a plaque to City Clerk Charlene. Friedges for, achieving the designation of "Minnesota Certified Municipal Clerk". CITIZENS' COMMENTS None. CONSENT AGENDA 93.90. Motion was made by Ruhmann, seconded by Mulvihill to approve the consent agenda items as follows: a. Approve claims for payment. b. Receive minutes of the following advisory committee meetings: CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 5,1993 PAGE 2 Cable TV Board, March 9,1993 Environmental Affairs Committee, March 16,1993 Planning Commission, March 18,1993 Economic Development Commission, March 23,1993 c. Approve Release Agreement with Maier Stewart & Associates, Inc. for the Walnut Ridge development. d. Approve contract with West Central Environmental Consultants, Inc. for environrnentai consulting. e. Receive feasibili report for the proposed T.H. 50 reconstruction, Kenwood Way to~celand Trail, Improvement Project 91-4. f. Resolution No. 93-47 approving an amendment. to the 1993 Schedule of Fees for a park mapibrochure. g. Approve Resolution No. 93-48 authorizing the sale of surplus items. h. Authorize submission of combined Dakota County, MnDOT and City of Lakeville ISTEA Grant application for trail funding associated with the T.H. 50/Ipava Avenue construction project. • i. Authorize preparation of plans and specifications for the Quigley Sime athletic fields and the Hypomte Crossing park. j. Approve Real Estate Purchase Agreement with Samuel F. and Yvonne R. Testa, 20442 Icalee Path, and approve contract with Conworth, Inc. for relocation services. k. .Approve Resolutions No. 93-49, 93-50 and 93-51 accepting donations to the DARE Program from Highview Youth Group, Gloria Hartman and Lakeville Education Association. 1. Approve Resolutions No. 93-52 and 93-53 accepting donations to the Parks & Recreation Department from the Lakeville Lions Club and Lakeville VFW Club. m. Approve trunk storm sewer credits for Lakeville Commerce Center. n. Approve contract with State Department of Administration, Building Codes and Standards Division, for. providing plan review and protective inspections for the McGuire Jr. High School remodeling and the 1994 elementary school. o. Approve labor agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Local No. 177, for Sergeants/Lieutenants. • CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 5, 1993 • PAGE 3 p. Approve Resolution No. 93-54 authorizing submission of a matching grant application to the MWCC for inflow-infiltration control projects. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Ruhmann, Sindt, Mulvihill ITEM 8 Acting Mayor Sindt opened the public hearing on the certification of delinquent utility accounts. The City Clerk attested that legal notices were duly published and mailed. Mr. Feller presented .the .list of approximately 207 delinquent utility accounts which will be certified to the County. Auditor to be collected with other taxes. The purpose of the certification is to minimize the City's losses due to bankruptcies. He explained that in addition to certifying. the delinquent accounts, the City includes a $25 service charge per account to cover the cost of certification and 12% annual interest. The total amount to be assessed is $50,433.04. 93.91 Motion was made by Mulvihill, seconded by Ruhmann to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Mulvihill, Ruhmann. • 93.92 Motion was made by Mulvihill, seconded by Ruhmann to approve Resolution No. 93-55 certifying unpaid water,. sewer and .street lighting charges to the County Auditor to be collected with other taxes on said property. Roll call was taken. on the motion. Ayes, Mulvihill, Ruhmann, Sindt ITEM 9 Mr. John Rezac of Reason Investment, Inc. requested Council approval of the final plat of Dodd Ridge Fourth Addition, which consists of 43 single family residential lots on the east side of Flagstaff Avenue and south of 170th Street. Mr. Sobota explained that the Dodd .Ridge Fourth Addition represents the second and .final development phase of the Dodd Ridge Third Addition preliminary plat and rezoning approved in April The Dodd Ridge Fourth Addition also represents completion of development of the Dodd Ridge reliminary .plat approved in 1983. Staff is recommending approval of the Dodd Ridge Fourth Addition final plat subject to 15 stipulations. The developer has submitted a letter of intent to issue a letter of credit in the amount of $597,428.35; and a cash payment for administrative fees has been provided. Councilmember Sindt asked about the street name change from 174th Street to Five Oaks Drive. Mr. Sobota stated the change was made to avoid confusion with 175th Street and to comply with the City's street naming guidelines. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 5,1993 PAGE 4 93.93 Motion was made by Ruhmann, seconded by Mulvihill to approve Resolution No, 93-56 approving the final plat of Dodd Ridge Fourth Addition. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Ruhmann, Sindt, Mulvihill ITEM 10 Mr. Erickson introduced Dr. William Morris of Decision Resources, Ltd., who conducted the 2993 City of Lakeville citizen survey. Dr. Morris provided an overview of the Executive Summary, which contains the results of a telephone survey of 401 randomly selected residents of the City of Lakeville. Survey results indicate° that Lakeville is a high growth, young, relatively upscale community. He stated 91% of the residents surveyed rated the. quality of life in Lakeville as either "excellent" or "good". Location within the Metropalitan area was the most liked feature of the city, and growth was the most unpopular feature of the community. Fifteen percent reported there was "nothing" they disliked about the community, which Dr. Morris stated is above the norm for the Metropolitan Area. Lakeville residents were generally receptive to current city property tax levels, with only 1$% reporting their current property taxes as "excessively high". . Dr. Morris indicated that ?3% of the sample rated Lakeville city services as "excellent" or "good" in comparison with neighboring communities. Police protection, fire protection and park maintenance scored approval ratings of 80% or higher, while drinkin water quality, city street repair and maintenance, and storm damage~flood control earned negative ratings of at least 30%. Avery solid 92% rated the appearance of their neighborhood as either "excellent" or "good". The 42% judging their neighborhood as "excellent" was among the highest levels found in the Metropolitan area. Dr. Morris briefly discussed the following survey results: - Lakeville residents scored highest in the Metropolitan area in terms of their perceived safety; - Eighty percent of those surveyed were aware of the City's DARE program; - Sixty-two percent of those surveyed .favored a restraining ordinance regarding cats; - Sixty-two percent felt the .severity of enforcement of City Codes on nuisances was "about right' ; - Park facilities are viewed very positively by Lakeville citizens, and recreational opportunities appear to satisfy the needs of most residents; - By a 62% to 34% margin, citizens would support a bond referendum for additional youth athletic facilities; CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 5, 1993 • PAGE 5 - Most residents regarded the deer in the area as an enhancement to the natural surroundings; - Seventy-eight percent would be willing to read their own water meter if a $2.00 annual savings could be realized; - Eighty-nine percent participate. in .the curbside pick-up recycling. program, about ten percent higher than the suburban norm; - Residents want to retain their right to choose their refuse hauler; - The Mayor and Council were awarded a job approval rating of 78%, which is about 20% higher than the Metropolitan area suburban norm; - City staff received a favorable job performance rating of 73%; - Thirty-six percent indicated they would be either "very likely" or "somewhat likely" to use public transportation if it were available. - At least two-thirds of the sample reported agreement with the recommendations made by the Strategic Growth Management Task Force; -When asked about the moratorium on new residential platting, 77% supported its extension. In closing, Dr. Morris stated the survey indicates that the City government and staff have done a unique and remarkable job in managing growth. Citizens are very upbeat, optimistic, value their community and want to protect the natural ambience of the area. While growth is something the citizens are concerned about, they still have confidence with respect to the ability of City government and staff to approach the future in a correct fashion. Acting Mayor Sindt recessed the Council meeting at 7:55 p.m. and reconvened at 8:00 p.m. ITEM 11 Mr. Erickson explained that in .response to the City's rapid growth, an ordinance temporarily .prohibiting the approval of certain residential development was adopted in July of 1991 in order to allow the City time to ..complete planning studies .and adopt appropriate land. use controls and, in the interim, to protect the planning process and the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Lakeville. The City Council established the 21-member Strategic Growth Management Task Force, who was asked to complete a study on growth management strategies. The Task Force completed and presented its report and recommendations in May/June of 1992, focusing heavily on sewer capacity constraints and setting a high priority to attracting new business • and industrial development. On July 6, 1992, anine-month extension of the moratorium on residential plats was adopted, along with a resolution directing preparation of the actual growth management controls. CITY OF LAI~EVILLE COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 5, 1993 • PAGE 6 Mr. Licht presented preliminary reports entitled, "Growth Management: Development and Regulation Analysis" and "Growth Management: Recommended Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Modifications". Mr. Licht explained that the reports were prepared by his office in conjunction with City staff, particularly the building inspection department, and represent the goals and objectives of the City Council based upon the Strategic Growth Management Task Force report. He emphasized that the recommendations for zoning and subdivision ordinance modifications .are to be considered "concepts", and are not in ordinance format at this point. Mr. Licht then highlighted some of the proposed recommendations for zoning and subdivision ordinance modifications. (See preliminary report, "Growth Management: Recommended Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Modifications" dated March, 1993, on file in the City Clerk's office.) Mr. Erickson stated the City's lot inventory currently contains 1,896 lots that have either been preliminary or final platted. He provided a list of plats that are currently being processed by the City, which contain 594 single. family and 112 townhome lots. The City Attorney stated that inquiries have been made as to the number of times the City can extend the growth moratorium. He indicated that 30 months is the maximum amount of time allowed by State law, therefore, this extension would be the last. Ms. Mary Liz Holberg, Planning Commission Chair, spoke on behalf of the Planning Commission and stated it unanimously supports. the extension of the moratorium on new residential development, given the current lot inventory. Ms. Chris Steigerwalt, a member of the Growth Management Task Force and Planning Commission, urged the Council to extend the moratorium on new residential development so that the City has ample time to consider all factors involved. Dr. Carl Wahlstrom, a member of the Growth Management Task Force and superintendent of School District 194, spoke on behalf of the school district and urged the Council to adopt the extension of the growth moratorium and the proposed zoning and subdivision ordinance modifications. Mr. 7eff Bonde spoke on behalf of the Environmental Affairs Committee, which .supports the moratorium .extension and adoption of the zoning and subdivision ordinance modifications in relation to environmental issues. 93.94 Motion was made by Ruhmann, seconded by Mulvihill to receive the reports prepared by Northwest Associated Consultants entitled, "Growth Management: Development and Regulation Analysis", and "Growth Management: Recommended Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Modifications". • Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Mulvihill, Ruhmann. CITY OF i .AKRVILLE COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 5,1993 PAGE 7 93.95 Motion was made by Mulvihill, seconded by Ruhmann to adopt Ordinance No. 494, an interim ordinance temporarily prohibiting approval of certain residential development. and expansion of mobile. (manufactured) home parks. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Mulvihill, Ruhmann, Sindt. 93.96 Motion was made by Ruhmann, seconded by Mulvihill to approve Resolution No. 93-57 directing completion of a study on growth management and preparation of official controls based upon that study. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Ruhmann, Sindt, Mulvihill. ITEM 12 Mr. Knutson explained that Outlot A of Dakota Heights 7th. Addition was repurchased by the previous owner after it had .been classified as non-conservation due to delinquent taxes. The remaining special assessments not covered by the proceeds from the tax forfeitured land can be re-assessed to the property for watermain, street, sanitary and storm sewer improvements. 93.97 Motion was made by Ruhmann, seconded by Mulvihill to call a public assessment hearing for Outlot A, Dakota Heights 7th Addition, to be held on May 3, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. • Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Mulvihill, Ruhmann. ITEM 13 93.98 Motion was made by Mulvihill, seconded by Ruhmann to set the annual meeting of the Lakeville H.R.A. for April 19, 1993, to be held immediately following the City Council meeting. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Mulvihill, Ruhmann, Sindt. UNFINISHED. BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS 93.99 Motion was made by Ruhmann, seconded by Mulvihill to amend the agenda to include- consideration of calling a public hearing for proposed modifications to the Southfork I Tax Increment Financing Plan. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Ruhmann, Sindt, Mulvihill. Mr. Feller explained that in order to finalize the acquisition of the Testa property located within the Meadows North Tax Increment Project, the City Council must call a public hearing to modify the budget for the Southfork TIF Project. The modification would also include flexibility to allow for public improvements and future acquisition of additional land in the downtown. area • for the Windsor senior housing expansion project. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 5,1993 PAGE 8 • Councilmember Harvey arrived at the meeting; 9:10 p.m. 93.100 Motion was made by Mulvihill, seconded by Harvey to call a public hearing for May 17, 1993, at 7:00 p.m., to consider a modification to the Southfork I TIF Plan. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Mulvihill, Harvey, Ruhmann. Councilmember Harvey stated, for the record, that he would have voted in favor of the ordinance extending the moratorium on new residential development. ANNOUNCEMENTS Board of Review Meeting, Apri16,1993 Next Regular Council Meeting, Apri119,1993 Acting Mayor Sindt adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, .V~- ha ene Friedges, City rk uane Zaun, r •