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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-14-92 J~ 4„T,'.~J CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCII. MEETING SEPTEMBER 14,1992 The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Mayor Zaun. Roll call was taken. Present: Councilmembers Ruhmann, Mulvihill, Sindt and Mayor Zaun. Absent: Councilmember Harvey. Also present: R. Erickson, City Administrator; R. Knutson, City Attorney; M. Sobota, Community and Economic Development Director; K. Nelson, City Engineer, D. Feller, Finance Director, S. Michaud, Parks and Recreation Director; D. Gudmundson, Chief of Police, M. Holliday, Deputy City Clerk. ITEM 2 Mayor Zaun opened the public hearing on the modification to Airlake Redevelopment Project No.1 and establishment of Tats Increment Financing District No. 13 {Imperial Plastics Expansion). The Deputy Clerk attested to legal notices being duly published. Michael Sobota provided an overview of the project, discussing the creation of Tax Increment Financing District No. 13, the preliminary and final plat for Imperial First Addition, the site plan, parking deferment for Imperial Plastics, and a signed contract for pnvate redevelopment between the City, Imperial Flastics and John and Janet Gambell. He described the benefits the project will provide to the City as follows: - Assistance is provided to a quality employer in Airlake Industrial Park for a maor expansion. The developer will invest nearly $1 million in the project with the City providing $88,000 in tax increment financing for land/site improvements. The funds are provided through apay-as-you-go arrangement with no bonds sold by the City. - Tax increment financing funds become available to the City for the replacement of the deficient Hamburg Avenue bridge and cleaning of the drainage channel as well as other storm improvements. - Under-utilized City property placed on the tax rolls and provided to Imperial for future expansion on the site. Mr. Sobota went on to state that Mr. Gambell has agreed to and signed a loan proporal with Marquette Bank Lakeville and that Twin Cities Metro Certified Development Company has approved the SBA 504 application and submitted it to the SBA for final approval. He further stated that the preliminary and final plat has been reviewed by City staff, the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District, the Environmental Affairs Committee and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and a public hearing was held by the .Planning Commission. All, recommend approval subject to the planning report dated 6/18/92, the engineering report dated 6/10/92 and the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District report dated 6/15192. CITY OF LAKEVII.LE COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 14,1992 PAGE 2 Mr. Sobota also presented the proposal for parking deferment stating a site plan has been provided identifying the locations of current, proposed and future parking to be constructed. He went on to state that a development contract for the parking deferment between Imperial Plastics, Inc., the City of Lakeville and John and Janet Gambell has been prepared by the City Attorney and signed by John and Janet Gambell. A contract for private redevelopment prepared by the City Attorney between the City, John .and Janet Gambell and Imperial Plastics, Inc. was signed by John and Janet Gambell. The redevelopment agreement incorporated the agreement reached with City staff on the TIF project. He stated staff recommends approval of the Imperial Plastics expansion and renovation project contingent upon SBA loan final approval. John Gambell, Imperial Plastics and Jack Matasosky, Appro Development, were .present. There was no public comment. Councilmember Sindt asked if 214th Street is a designated street and if there would be a need in the future for the street to go through to Cedar Avenue. Mr. Sobota stated that 214th Street is actually an easement and • there would be no future need for the street to be constructed through to Cedar Avenue. Councilmember Ruhmann asked how many and the tykes of jobs that would be created with the proposed expansion of Imperial Plastics. Mr. Gambell stated he was not certain of an exact number of jobs but there will be an increase in sales, quality control, machine operator, and supervisory positions. Councilmember Ruhmann stated he was pleased to see the company expand in Airlake. 92.231 Motion was made by Mulvihill, seconded by Sindt to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Mulvihill, Sindt, Zaun, Ruhmann. 92.232 Motion was made by Ruhmann, seconded by Mulvihill to approve Resolution No, 92-146 establishing Tax Increment Financing District No. 13 contingent on SBA loan approval. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Sindt, Zaun, Ruhmann, Mulvihill. 92.233 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Ruhmann to approve Resolution No. 92-147 approving preliminary and final plat of Imperial First Addition, subject to the conveyance of the City property. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Zaun, Ruhmann Mulvihill, Sindt. CITX OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 14,1992 PAGE 3 92.234 Motion was made by Mulvihill, seconded by Ruhmann to approve the site .plan and parking deferment for Imperial First Addition. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Ruhmann, Mulvihill, Sindt, Zaun. 92.235 Motion was made by Mulvihill, seconded Sindt to approve the Contract for Private Redevelopment with Imperial Plastics, Inc. and John and Janet Gambell contingent on SBA loan approval. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Mulvihill, Sindt, Zaun, Ruhmann. ITEM 4 Mayor Zaun explained that the budget :presentation would be an overview of the proposed preliminary budget and that work sessions will be scheduled for a thorough review of individual line items. Dennis Feller, Finance Director discussed setting a public hearing date for December 25,1992. He went on to give an overview of the general fund revenues, expenditures, fund balance; special revenue and capital project funds. Mr. Feller predicted that, generally speaking, taxes on individual parcels will not increase because of state aid for property tax relief, a stable per capita tax levy and increased market values from new construction. Robert Erickson presented an overview of line items presented in the budget, highlighting the most significant expenditures. (See attached list). Councilmember Ruhmann stated that the City currently has less. than 3.5 employees per 1000 residents and asked how this compares to other Cities. Mr. Erickson responded that Lakeville continues to have one of the lowest number of employees per 1000 residents of any city in the metropolitan area. Council member Sindt stated that last year a one year budget was completed due to the uncertainty of the legislature. She stated that she had recommended a two. year budget be considered four years ago and feels it has served the City well. Glenn Steigerwalt, consultant, passed out a memorandum detailing his observations regarding the budget. He expressed his appreciation to the Council and Mr. Erickson for the opportunity to prepare the budget document. 92.236 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Mulvihill to approve the following resolutions: • Resolution 92-148 approving the 1993 preliminary general fund budget. Resolution 92-149 approving the 1993 preliminary cable TV fund budget. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 14,1992 PAGE 4 Resolution 92-150 approving the 1993 preliminary environmentaUrecycling .fund budget. Resolution 92-151 approving the 1993 preliminary drug enforcement fund budget. Resolution 92-152 approving the preliminary employyee benefit fund budget. Resolution 92-153 approving the 1993 preliminaryGIS fund budget. Resolution 92-154 approving the 1993 preliminary motor vehicle fund budget. Resolution 92-155 approving the 1993 preliminary storm water utility fund budget. Resolution 92-156 approving the 1993 preliminary equipment certificates of indebtedness fund budget. Resolution 92-157 approving the 1993. preliminary building fund budget. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Sindt, Zaun, Ruhmann, Mulvihill. 92.237 Motion was made by Mulvihill, seconded by Sindt approve Resolution No. 92-158 approving the 1992/1993 preliminary tax levy. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Zaun, Ruhmann, Mulvihill, Sindt. 92.238 Motion was made by Ruhmann, seconded by Sindt to approve Resolution No, 92-159 setting the budget public hearing dates. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Ruhmann, Mulvihill, Sindt, Zaun. Keith Nelson explained that Engineering staff has prepared final plans: and specifications for the installation of miscellaneous storm sewer and drain tile. He recommended approval of the resolution setting a bid date for City Improvement Project 92-16. 92.239 Motion was made by Ruhmann, seconded by Mulvihill to approve Resolution No. 92-160 approving plans and specifications and setting a bid date for miscellaneous storm sewer and drain the installations for City Improvement Project 92-16. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Mulvihill, Sindt, Zaun, Ruhmann. City Attorney Roger Knutson reviewed the appeals to the special assessments on Improvement Project 89-9 on West Orchard Lake/Judicial Road. He stated before the close of the special assessment hearing for the Judicial Road project, eight letters were received concerning the special assessments. e sated he reviewed the letters and met with the concerned property owners. He stated the recommendations are listed in his letter dated September 11,1992. 92.240 Motion was made by Ruhmann, seconded by Sindt to adopt the recommendations of the City Attorney regarding the Judicial Road Improvement Project 89-9 • special assessment appeals as outlined in his letter of September 11,1992. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Sindt, Zaun, Ruhmann, Mulvihill. . CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 14,1992 PAGE 5 UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS None ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Zaun reminded everyone. of the construction of the Land of Amazement to be held September 16 through September 20. He stated volunteers and contributions are greatly needed.. Councilmember Sindt reminded everyone to vote on September 15th in the primary election. Next Regular Council Meeting, Monday, September 21, 1992. Mayor Zaun adjourned the meeting. at 9:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted,. Mir olliday, eputy City rk Duane Zaun, M