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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-02-92 ~ e CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 2, 1992 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 Ruhmann, Sindt, Harvey and Mayor Zaun. Absent: Mulvihill Also present: B. Erickson, City Administrator; R. Knutson, City Attorney; K. Nelson, City Engineer; M. Sobota, Community and Economic Development Director, D.Feller, Finance Director; S. Michaud, Parks and Recreation Director; Don Gudmundson, Chief of Police; Mira Holliday, Deputy Clerk. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS Attorney: None. Engineer: None. Administrator: Mr. Erickson asked the Council to consider setting work session dates under new business. PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS Jenny Heise, Lakeville's representative to the newly-formed Dakota Alliance for Prevention was present. She thanked the Mayor and Council for appointing her to the Alliance and explained their priorities and goals. Mayor Zaun read a proclamation proclaiming Chemical Health Week. Mulvihill arrived at 7:05 p.m. 92.286 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Sindt to declare the week. of November 13-20 as Chemical Health Week. Roll call was taken. on the motion. Ayes: Harvey, Mulvihill, Sindt, Zaun, Ruhmann. Chief Gudmundson introduced twoofficers recently hired to the Lakeville Police Department, Greg Jensen and Michael Parks along with their wives Angela and Cathy. Chief Gudmundson stated that Greg Jensen previously worked as a deputy for the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department. He has also worked as a Community Service Officer and a Dispatcher for the Saint Louis Park Police Department. Mr. Jensen has an Associate's degree from Normandale Community College. in Law Enforcement. Mr. Parks also has a background in law enforcement. His previous position was as a Police Officer in Dilworth,. Minnesota. Mr. Parks attended Alexandria Technical College for his Associate's Degree in Law Enforcement where he graduated with honors. Chief Gudmundson conducted the swearing in. The City Council and Mayor welcomed the new police officers. • CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 2,1992 PAGE 2 City Administrator Robert Erickson introduced Maria Karels, newly hired administrative secretary. He stated that Maria's previous background includes having worked at the City of Mendota Heights for 21/2 years as a receptionist/clerk typist. She also worked for the City of Burnsville for the past seven months as a secretary in the Engineering Department. Maria has an Associate of Arts Degree and has attended the University of Minnesota where she studied marketing education. The City Council and Mayor welcomed Maria. Parks and Recreation Director Steve Michaud introduced Jim and Dave Tabaka representing the Tabaka family who donated a flagpole for North Park. Jim Tabaka read the dedication to be placed on the flag pole and gave a brief history of the North Park property which was previously farmed by his family. Dave Tabaka introduced other members of the family that were present and invited the Mayor and Council to a dedication ceremony to be held at North Park on November 9th at 4:00 p.m. Mr. Michaud presented the Tabakas with the Certificate of Appreciation and the Mayor and Council expressed their appreciation for the donation. CITIZEN COMMENT. None. ITEM 6 Councilmembers removed Item 6c, authorize George M. Hansen Company, P.A. to audit the 1992 City of Lakeville financial statements, Item 6h, authorize preparation of plans and specifications for trunk watermain improvements to Orchard Trail/188th Street West, and Item 6k, approve transfer of garbage, rubbish and recyclable material collection license from Woodlake Sanitary Service/BFI to Action Disposal Systems/BFI, from the consent agenda. 92.287 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Mulvihill to approve the consent agenda items as follows: a. Receive claims for payment. b. Receive minutes of the following advisory committee meetings: Planning Commission, October 15th Cable TV Board, October 14th Environmental Affairs Committee, October 13th Parks and Recreation Committee, October 7th and 21st Economic Development Commission, October 27th d. Receive bids on the Aronson Park lighting project and approve Resolution No. 92-180 awarding contract. • CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 2,1992 PAGE 3 e. Resolution No. 92-181 approving a raffle permit for the Bloomington Lions Club. f. Resolution No. 92-182 approving a raffle permit for St. Michael's Golden Dinner. g. Final acceptance of utility and street improvements, Shady Oak Shores 4th Addition. i. Resolution No. 92-183 accepting donation from the Tabaka family. j. Resolution No. 92-184 accepting donation from Lutheran Brotherhood. 1. Approval of trunk watermain and storm sewer oversizing credits and storm sewer area assessment for Rolling Knolls. m. Approve extension of the deadline for filing the final plat of Lake Marion Estates 2nd Addition to January 15,1993. ITEM 6C Councilmember Harvey noted that the City's audit contract has been with George M. Hansen Company for a number of years. He stated he felt that periodically the City should use a different auditor for at least one year. Mr. Erickson suggested that this item be tabled to allow staff time to submit a recommendation on the matter. 92.288 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Mulvihill to continue discussion of Item 6c to the November 16th meeting and instruct staff to submit a recommendation/comment. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Sindt, Zaun, Ruhmann, Harvey, Mulvihill. ITEM 6H Councilmember Harvey questioned how the trunk fundwould ultimately be repaid since there were no assessments proposed for trunk watermain improvements and temporary paving. Council requested that staff provide an explanation at the time plans and specifications are brought back for aPProval. 92.289 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Ruhmann to authorize preparation of plans and specifications for trunk watermain improvements to Orchard Trail/188th Street West with the provision that staff estimate how the trunk fund will be reimbursed over time as adjoining properties are developed. Roll call was taken on the. motion. Ayes: Zaun, Ruhmann, Harvey, Mulvihill, Sindt. NCIL MEETING CITY OFT "AKFVILLE COU N0~IEMBER 2,1992 PAGE 4 ITEM 6K Councihnember Sindt wanted to clarify that the City was not increasing the number of garbage, rubbish and recyclable material collection licenses. Mr. Erickson explained that the license was merely being transferred within the BFI company... He further stated that the Waste Haulers Subconunittee of the Environmental Affairs Committee had reviewed the request and recommended approval. 92.290 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Mulvihill to approve transfer of garbage, rubbish and recyclable material collection license from Woodlake Sanitary ServiceBFI to Action Disposal Systems/BFI effective November 2, 1992. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Ruhmann, Harvey, Mulvihill, Sindt, Zaun. ITEMS 7 and 8 Tim Whitten of Whitten Associates, representing Rottlund Companies presented an overview of the preliminary plat of Crystal Lake Townhomes, consisting. of 86 townhome units and a final plat of 20 units, located south of County Road 46 and east of Ipava Avenue. He discussed the unit plans, stating that the townhome project is in design development phase consistent with the design approved by the City Council previously as part of the Crystal Lake Golf Estates PUD. Mr. Sobota highlighted the planning report dated October 9,1992 and October 13,1992. He explained how the 13 conditions outlined in the planning reports plus two conditions added by the Planning Commission have been addressed by the developer. He went on to state that the final plat mylars are being reviewed by the Dakota County Surveyor. The vacated right-of--way of Illinois Avenue which was vacated by the Council August 17, 1992 is being processed through the Dakota County Examiner of Titles Office. Mr. Sobota stated that the vacated right-of-way was being reviewed .because a portion of the vacated right-of-way is within Torrens property. Mr. Sobota stated that staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject to the planning report prepared by NNAC dated October 9,1992, the planning report addendum dated October 13, 1992, the engineering report dated October 8,1992, the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation. District report dated October 7,1992, the Planning Commission, Environmental Affairs Committee, Parks and Recreation Committee recommendations. Mr. Sobota further stated that staff is recommending the following :actions be tabled until the Examiner of Titles responds to the street vacation issue: CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 2,1992 PAGE 5 - Approval of the resolution approving the final plat of Crystal Lake Golf Estates Second Addition. - Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a quit clam deed to Freeborn-Mower, Ltd. for Outlot "E" and a deed for Lot 1, Block 4. Mr. Whitten requested that the Council allow building permits be issued for townhome models prior to the installation of bituminous streets. He outlined their tentative schedule, stating that hopefully the bituminous surface will be installed as planned, but in the event of unforeseen delays, such as weather, they would like to have the models constructed and open for marketing purposes by early April. He further stated that security for the work could be provided. Mr. Erickson stated he felt if the Crystal Lake Golf Estates developer was allowed to deviate from current City policy, a precedent would be set and other developers would request the same. The Council agreed that a deviation from the current policy would not be permitted. Councilmember Harvey questioned the need fora deed exchange for proposed Outlots E and F. Michael Sobota explained the need for this exchange. resulted from the PUD amendment and redesign of the golf course approved by the Council in August 1992. Mr. Sobota further explained the revised design of the golf course saved additional trees and provided for better circulation within the single family subdivision east of the golf course. Because the City currently owns the golf course property, the revised boundary required the deed exchange. 92.291 Motion was made by Ruhmann, seconded by.Sindt to approve the preliminary plat of Crystal Lake Townhomes. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Harvey, Mulvihill, Sindt, Zaun, Ruhmann. 92.292 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Mulvihill to table the final plat of Crystal .Lake Golf Estates. 2nd Addition and authorizingg the Mayor and Clerk to sign a quit claim deed to Freeborn Mower, Ltd. for Outlot E and a deed for Lot 1, Block 4. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Mulvihill, Sindt, Zaun, Ruhmann, Harvey. ITEM 9 Michael Sobota presented the request for rezoning property east of Holt Avenue and south of 209th Street from B-4, General Business District, to R-3, High Density Single Family Residential District. He highlighted the planning report of October 7,1992. Mr. Sobota stated that area property owners had been notified and all responses supported the rezoning. He also stated that the Planning Commission had conducted a public hearing on the proposed rezoning and recommended approval. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 2,1992 PAGE 6 Councilmember Harvey questioned access requirements for commercial and residential districts and expressed his concern that rezoning commercial zoned property in the downtown area may result in fewer places for business expansion, Michael Sobota explained the access requirements and pointed out .other existing commercial zoned areas in the downtown area. 92.293 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Mulvihill to approve Ordinance No. 472 rezoning property east of Holt Avenue and south of 209th Street from B-4, General Business District, to R-3, High Density Single Family Residential District. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Sindt, Zaun, Ruhmann, Harvey, Mulvihill. ITEM 10 Doug Nelson of College City Construction presented a brief review of the house plan for the one single family residential lot plat located. on the north side of Kettering Trail, west of Keokuk Avenue. He stated that efforts are being made to save approximately 80 percent of the trees on the • site and impact on the hillside will be minimal. Michael Sobota highlighted the planning report of October 9,1992. He stated the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the plat and recommended approval, along with the Environmental Affairs Committee and the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District. 92.294 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Mulvihill adopting Resolution No. 92-185 approving, the preliminary and final plat of Nelson Addition. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Zaun, Ruhmann, Harvey, Mulvihill, Sindt. ITEM 11 .Ralph Wagner representing GRQDevelopment, Inc. provided a brief introduction/history of the Country Pond South 3rd Addition plat consisting of two single family residential lots located in the northwest corner of 173rd Street and Flagstaff Avenue. Michael Sobota reviewed the proposed final plat stating the Planning Commission, the Environmental Affairs Committee, the Dakota County Soil and. Water Conservation District and City staff recommend approval. He stated that security has been received along with final plat mylars. 92.295 Motion was made by Ruhmann, seconded by Mulvihill to adopt Resolution No, 92-186 approving the final plat of Country Pond South 3rd Addition. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Ruhmann, Harvey, Mulvihill, Sindt, Zaun. • .h CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEE ING NOVEMBER 2, 1992 PAGE? ITEM 12 Robert Erickson discussed the request by the Dakota County Assessor to transfer the duties of the local Board of Review to the County Board of Equalization. A brief discussion was held by the Council. 92.296 .Motion was made by Mulvihill, seconded by Sindt for the City of Lakeville to continue to act as the local Board of Review. . Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Harvey, Mulvihill, Sindt, Zaun, Ruhmann. ITEM 13 -UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilmember Ruhmann stated that a committee is being sought regarding the establishment of a memorial in Lakeville for residents who have fallen in combat. Councilmember Sindt questioned the schedule regarding the paving of 170th. Street to Pilot Knob Road. Robert Erickson responded that 170th Street is part of the Dakota County capital improvement program and is not scheduled to be paved this year. Mr. Erickson apologized for any misunderstanding regarding the proposed improvement. ITEM 14 -NEW BUSINESS A discussion was held regarding dates for City Council work sessions 92.297 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Mulvihill to schedule a work session on November 9,1992 at 8:00 p.m. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Mulvihill, Sindt, Zaun, Ruhmann. 92.298 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Mulvihill to schedule a City Council budget work session on November 24,1992 at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Sindt, Zaun, Ruhmann, Harvey,. Mulvihill. ANNOUNCEMENTS The next regular City Council meeting will be held Novemberl6, 1992. • Mayor Zaun adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. C LAKEVI L COUNCIL MEETING ITY OF L E NOVEMBER 2, 1992 PAGE 8 Respectfully submitted: it olliday, eputy City C k Dua a Zaun, May r •