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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-06-92 CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 6,1992 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, Mulvihill, Harvey, and Mayor Zaun. Also present: R. Knutson, City Attorney; B. Erickson, City Administrator; K. Nelson, City Engineer; M, obota, Community and Economic Development Director; D. Feller, Finance Director; S. Michaud, Parks and Recreation Director; D. Gudmundson, Chief of Police; John Hennen, Recycling Coordinator; Mira Holliday, Deputy City Clerk. MINUTES Councilmember Mulvihill noted an error in paragraph two, page two of the March 16,1992. Council minutes She stated. that the Certificate of Recogmtion was presented. to Ruth Kirkwold by Councihnember Harvey rather than Mayor Zaun. The minutes of the March 16,1992 were approved as amended. The minutes of the March 10,1992 special City Council meeting were approved as presented. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS Attorney: Mr. Knutson asked that approval of the settlement agreement regarding Queen Anne Mobile Home Park be placed on the agenda as item number 13a. Engineer: None. Administrator: Mr. Erickson asked that he be allowed to discuss an update regarding omnibus tax bills by the House and Senate under new business. Deputy Fire Chief: Harry Clarkson presented the Lakeville Fire Department 1991 Annual Report. Park and Recreation Director: Mr. Michaud presented the Parks and Recreation Department 1991 Annual Report. Recycling Coordinator: John Hennen presented the 1991 Recycling Program and Activities Report. A discussion was held among Council and staff regarding the markets for curb side recylable material, curb side participation incentives and collection of office paper. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 6,1992 PAGE 2 PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS Dick Nordling, Utilities Superintendent introduced Lester Morris, a new utility maintenance employee. CITIZENS COMMENTS None CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Sindt asked that item number 11 be added to the consent agenda. Councilmember Harvey asked that item number 13a regarding Queen Anne Mobile Home Park be added to the consent agenda. City Administrator Robert Erickson acknowledged the long standing efforts of City Attorney Roger Knutson in bringing .the litigation with Queen Anne to closure. City Administrator Robert Erickson asked that consent agenda items 7q and 7r be removed and considered at the Apri19,1992 special Council meeting. 92.71 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Sindt to approve the consent agenda items as follows: a. Approve claims for payment. b. Receive minutes of the following advisory committee meetings: Environmental Affairs Committee, March 17th Parks and Recreation Committee, March 18th Planning Commission, March 19th c. Approve amendment to Right-of Way Map No,1 for Judicial Road. d. Renewal of the annual agreement with the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District for erosion control services. e. Approve Resolution No. 92-38 amending the General Fund Budget. f. Approve tree removal license for Wright Tree Service. g. Approve tree removal license for Blue Chip Tree Company. h. Approve tree removal license for B & J Tree Care. i. Approve tree removal license for Carlson's Tree Service. j. Approve tree removal license for Aspenwall Tree Service, Inc. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 6,1992 PAGE 3 k. Approve tree removal license for Clark's Stump Removal. L Receive equipment bids and approve Resolution # 92-39 awarding sale. m. Approve Resolution #92-40 approving standard services agreement for 19921andscape maintenance with Reisinger Lawn Care Service and Kodiak Services, Inc. n. Approve Resolutions No. 92-41, 92-42, and 92-43 accepting donations for the DARE Program from Lakeville VFW Post 210, First National Bank Lakeville and Lakeville Lioness Club. o. Approve Resolutions No. 92-44, 92-45, 92-46, 92-47, 92-49 accepting donations for Parks and Recreation programs from Lakeville Lions Club, Lakeville Jaycees, Chemcentral Corporation, Lakeville Men's Softball Association and First National Bank Lakeville. p. Approve Resolution No. 92-48 authorizing preparation of a feasibility report for Improvement Project 92-9, sealcoating of District L q. Removed from consent. agenda. r. Removed from consent agenda. s. Resolution No. 92-50 approving gambling license for Lakeville Knights of Columbus, Council #8367, for pull-tabs at Lakeville Family Bowl. t. Grant extension of the Streets of Reality housing promotion. u. Approve Standard Services Agreement with Dakota Pet Hospital. v. Approve agreement with Minnesota Valley Humane Society. 11. Approval of Resolution No. 92-53 designating Jaguar Avenue between 162nd Street and 165th Street as a Municipal State Aid Street.. 13a. Approval of Queen Ann settlement agreement. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Ruhmann, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill, Harvey. 92.72. Motion was made by Mulvihill, seconded. by Sindt to table consent items 7q and 7r until the Apri19,1992 special Council meeting. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Zaun, Sinndt, Mulvihill, Harvey, Ruhmann. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCII.. MEETING APRIL 6,1992 PAGE 4 ITEM 8 The public hearing on the certification of delinquent utility accounts. was opened. The Deputy City Clerk attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. Mr. Feller presented an overview of the delinquent utility accounts stating the total amount to be certified. is $75,164.52. 92.73 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Ruhmann to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Sindt, Mulvihill, Harvey, Ruhmann, Zaun. 92.74 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Ruhmann to approve Resolution No. 92-51 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, Harvey, Ruhmann, Zaun, Sindt. ITEM 9 Carol McCoy of 20676 Jaguar Avenue discussed her plans for a photogra by studio to be operated in her home. Mr. Sobota presented an overview of the special home occupation permit request discussing the following: - Zoning Ordinance stipulations - Planning Commission recommendations - Neighborhood concerns - Traffic study conducted by the Police Department - Signage Mr. Sobota stated that staff recommends approval of the special home occupation permit far Ms. McCoy. There was no comment from the public. Councilmember Sindt stated she has visited similar photography studios in residential neighborhoods and noted no problems. Councilmember Mulvihill stated she sees no problem with increased traffic in the area and further stated that it is the responsibility of parents to keep their children from playing in City streets. Councilmember Harvey stated that an in-home day care center would generate much more traffic than the proposed photograpphy studio, therefore he sees no problem with increased traffic in the area. He further stated that a small tasteful sign might be an attribute to the proposed photography studio. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 6,1992 PAGE 5 Councilmember Mulvihill suggested that it might be helpful if Ms. McCoy included a small map on any painted literature regarding the business. Councilmember Ruhmann stated he sees no problem with increased traffic in the area and questioned neighborhood covenants that might apply. Mr. Sobota and Mr. Knutson explained that the City in no way regulates neighborhood covenants. 92.75 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Sindt to receive the speed survey conducted on Jaguar Avenue south of Upper 205th Street during the period of March 28,1992 through April 2,1992. RoII call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Harvey, Ruhmann, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill 92.76 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Mulvihill to approve a special home occupation permit for Carol McCoy to allow the operation of a photography studio at 20676 Jaguar Avenue subject to nine conditions. Roll call was taken on the motion.. Ayes: Ruhmann, Zaun, Sndt, Mulvihill, Harvey. ITEM 10 Greg Brick of Probe Engineering, representing Lance Johnson, presented a description of the proposed final plat of Daniels 2nd Addition which consists of 33 single family residential lots on property located south of 175th Street and east of Ipava Avenue. Mr. Sobota gave an overview of the proposed final plat which is zoned R-2, Single Family Residential District, and is the final phase of development of the Dakota Heights/Daniels Addition preliminary plat approved in 1975. Mr. Sobota discussed advisory committee/commission recommendations, the development contract and security requirements.. He stated that staff recommends. approval of the proposed final plat. Mr. Nelson discussed ground water pproblems in the area and what the City is doing to alleviate these problems. He stated the developer has agreed to install draintile in Daniels 2nd Addition as required by City resolution. Councihnember Harvey questioned if the developer has agreed to extend draintile from the original Daniels Addition. Mr. Nelson stated the draintile willbe extended from the caach basin, down the boulevard area adjacent to Lots 4 and 5, Block 1, and from that point, the lot owners would be responsible to extend the draintile into their rear yard. Councilmember Sindt .questioned the temporary turn around for Icon Trail. • She suggested that there be a designation made that the street will be extended so home buyers do not assume they are buying property on a permanent cul-de-sac. Councilmember Harvey suggested that. a barricade be placed at the end of the street with a sign that reads "future extension of Icon Trail". CITY OF i~1KEVILLE COUNCII. MEETING APRIL 6,1992 PAGE 6 92.77 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Mulvihill to approve Resolution No. 92-52 approving the final plat and development contract for Daniels 2nd Addition. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill, Harvey, Ruhmann. ITEM 12 The Finance Director recommended the City Council approve a resolution increasing water rates for approximately 185 Lakeville residents served by the Burnsville utility system. He explained that the City of Burnsville raised their rate effective January 1st. He further explained that if approved, the new rate would go into effect for the second quarter billing for these customers and that a notice would be sent with their bill explaining the approximate five percent rate increase. 92.78 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Sindt to approve Resolution No. 92-54 setting water and sewer rates. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Sindt, Mulvihill, Harvey, • Ruhmann, Zaun UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Erickson updated the Council on the omnibus tax bills being considered by the House and Senate. ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilmember Harvey urged anyone with problems regarding propper assessments to attend the Board of Review meeting to be held Apri19, 992. Next regular Council meeting, Apri120,1992. Mayor Zaun adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ira Holliday, D uty City Cle D ane Zaun, May r