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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-21-91 r CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 21, 1991 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; D. Feller, Finance Director; K. Nelson, City Engineer; M. Sobota, Community & Economic. Development Director; J. Robinette, Environmental Resources/Public Works Director; D. Krings, Chief Building Official; B. Christensen, Fire Chief; Sgt. Style, Officer Strachan and K. Westberg, Police Department; L. Gustafson, Assessment Clerk; D. Nordling, Utilities Superintendent; C. Friedges, City Clerk. MINDTES The minutes of the October 7, 1991, City Council meeting were approved as printed. STAFF ANNOUNCEMEN'PS . Attorney: None. Engineer: None. Administrator: None. Chief of Police: In the absence of Chief Gudmundson, Sergeant Style presented the .September Police Department monthly report. Mr. Michaud was not in attendance and will .present the Parks & Recreation Department monthly report at the next regular Council. meeting. PRESENTATIONS/INTRODIICTIONS Mayor Zaun introduced Darwin and Darcy Jones and their seven-year-old son, Kyle. Kyle is recovering from a near-fatal injury to his larynx. He has undergone nine surgeries in four months. Councilmember Mulvihill presented a proclamation declaring October 21-25 Kare for Kyle Week in Lakeville. Proceeds from the Kare for Kyle Fund will help defray medical costs and purchase computerized equipment needed to help him communicate. Certificates of appreciation for volunteerism were presented to the following Lakeville citizens: j 7 .CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 21, 1991 • PAGE 2 - Scott Benner and Mike Langlais, coaches for the youth wrestling program; - Helen Alich, gardener at the Lakeville Senior Center.; - Tom and Charlotte Vucinovich, for their involvement with Meals on Wheels, congregate dining, Voice of Democracy contest. for VFW Post 210 and volunteerism at All Saints parish; - Jim Strande, organizer of the twice-a-year paper and can recycling drives at All Saints parish; - Dr. Robert W. Anderson, optometrist in Lakeville from 1964 to 1985, who .helped provide glasses for area residents who could not afford eye care.. Mr. Gene Monson, Commander of VFW Post 210, presented a check in the amount of $2,000 to the City's DARE Program. DARE Officer Steve Strachan accepted the donation and thanked the VFW for their continued support. Fire Chief Barry Christensen announced the completion of an evaluation of the City's fire insurance classification which resulted in an improved rating. The City formerly carried a Class 6 rating and is now being awarded a Class 4 fire insurance rating. Chief Christensen provided a historical perspective of the accomplishments achieved by the Fire Department which lead to the improved rating. Assistant Fire Chief Danny Barth explained how improved fire .communications with 911, an improved training program,. computerization of data and an improved City water system all played significant roles in the reclassification. Vic Kohlnhofer of Kohlnhofer Insurance Agency explained the significance of the reclassification for local business and industry. Also present was Chamber President Bill Haugen of Star-Tex Corporation and Dave Sturlaugson of D & J Glass, ..representing Airlake Industrial Park. Utilities Superintendent Dick Nordling discussed increased hydrant inspections by his staff; and Dispatch Center Supervisor Karen Westberg provided an overview of the Dispatch Department's role in this accomplishment. Mr. Erickson recognized the cooperative efforts made by .the Fire,. Dispatch and Utilities Departments in achieving the Class 4 rating. He stated, in his opinion, the new rating can be viewed as one of the 10 most significant accomplishments of the decade for the City of Lakeville. r CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 21, 1991 PAGE 3 Councilmembers expressed their appreciation to the Fire Department and City staff for a job well done. CITIZENS' COl~IIKENTS None . CONSENT AGENDA 91.208 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Sindt to approve the. consent agenda as follows: a. Approve. claims for payment. b. Approve. September Investment Report. c. Receive minutes of the following advisory committee. meetings: Special Planning Commission, October 1st Parks & Recreation Committee,. October 2nd .Economic Development Commission, September 24th d. Approve special assessment agreement with Mark Thomseth for sewer and water connection charges at 21060 Holyoke Avenue. e. Final acceptance of utility improvements only, and payment to Al Maas Construction Company, Inc. for the Barr property on Kingsley Lake. f. Approve Change Orders No. 4, 5 and 6 with. Greystone Construction Company for Fire Station No. 2. g. Approve contractual agreement with Duane Grace & Associates for building code review for the new senior high school. h. Approve Resolution No. 91-140 authorizing installation of stop signs.. i. Approve contract with Naegele Outdoor Advertising, Inc. for use of the I-35 message billboard. j. Approve 1991-92 renewal licenses for billboards and bench signs. k. Authorize Barton Aschman to complete the Five-Year Park and. Open Space System Plan Update. 1. Authorize Northwest Associated Consultants to complete the Five-Year Comprehensive Trails System Plan Update. i I , CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 21, 1991 PAGE 4 m. Approve Change Order No. 5 with Friedges Landscaping for Casperson Park Improvement Project 91-7. n. Approve extension of the review period for Dodd Ridge 3rd Addition to May 1, 1992. o. Approve. Resolution No. 91-141 amending the Building Fund Budget. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Ruhmann, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill, Harvey. 91.209 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Harvey to modify the agenda and consider Items 10 and 11 at this time. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill, Harvey, Ruhmann. ITEM 10-11 Mr. Feller presented a resolution which would authorize. the solicitation of bids for the sale of $675,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds and $445,000 General Obligation Equipment Certificates of Indebtedness. He explained .that the G'. O. Improvement Bonds would be used to finance the construction`of Improvement Project 90-5, Holyoke Avenue and 210th Street,. and Improvement .Project 90-9, 175th. Street from Iceland Trail to Highview Avenue. The G.O. Equipment Certificates would be used to finance-the acquisition of police, fire, streets, parks and ambulance equipment. Mr. Jerry Shannon of Springsted, Inc. discussed the details of the bond issues. He explained that the bonds would be dated December 1, 1991, and will mature on February 1st .from 1993 through 2003. The first interest payment will be due on August 1, 1992. He stated interest rates are .favorable and estimated the rate to be 5.764 for the G.O. Improvement Bonds. and 5.266 for the G.O. Equipment Certificates. Bids will be opened'on Monday, November 18th and will be presented to the City Council for consideration that same evening. Mayor Zaun asked what affect, if any, the .debt of another political subdivision in the City has on the City's bond rating. Mr. Shannon stated Springsted will apply for a rating -from Moody's Investors on the City's behalf. He explained that the overlapping debt of other political subdivisions affects the ability of all members of the community to support that rating.- He stated the City currently has an "A" rating from Moody's Investors and expects that rating to continue for these bond I.S. sues s f CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 21, 1991 PAGE 5 91.210 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Mulvihill to approve Resolution No. 91-144 authorizing. the issuance and sale of $675,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 1991D and $445,000 General .Obligation Equipment Certificates, Series 1991E. Roll call .was taken on the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Mulvihill, Harvey, Ruhmann, Zaun. ITEM 8 Mayor Zaun opened the public hearing on the proposed assessments for Improvement Project 89-13, sanitary sewer, watermain, storm sewer and trail and .street improvements to Griffon and Grove Trails, Greenbriar Lane and Grinnell Avenue. (8:35 p.m.) The City Clerk attested that legal notices were duly published and mailed. Mr. Nelson provided an overview of the project. He explained that the extension of Griffon Trail into the Highview Heights and Chapel .Hills subdivisions was coordinated with the. proposed reconstruction of County Road 46. Griffon Trail is designated as a major collector roadway and. will provide access to Cedar • Avenue. Griffon Trail, a municipal state aid (MSA) street, is eligible for MSA funding. Mr. Nelson explained that .all costs for sanitary sewer, watermain, sidewalk and Grove Trail street construction have been assessed to the Highview Heights and Chapel Hills developments. Since final platting of Chapel Hills 2nd Addition, several lots have been sold, and the title companies should have held cash. escrows from the developer. to cover the pending assessments for this project. Mr. .Nelson explained that .the final project cost came to $574,859. The project was expanded since preparation of the feasibility report with an additional cost of $50,800 for streets and utilities requested by the developer of Chapel Hills 2nd Addition. The Griffon Trail sidewalk construction costs have been paid out of MSA funds, with no assessments to abutting property. owners. Mr. Feller explained that the proposed assessment would run 10 years at 8.3~ interest. Assessments can be pre-paid within 30 days of adoption with no interest. Property owners who are 65 years of age or older may apply for a senior citizen deferment. .CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 21, 1991 • PAGE 6 91.211 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Sindt to close the public hearing. (8:43 p.m.) Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Mulvihill, Harvey, Ruhmann, Zaun, Sindt. 91.212 .Motion was made by Mulvihill, seconded by Sindt to approve. Resolution No. 91-142 adopting the assessment for Improvement Project 89-13, sanitary sewer, watermain, storm sewer, trail and street improvements to Highview Heights, Chapel Hills 2nd Addition and Foxborough 2nd Addition. Roll call was. taken on the motion. Ayes, Harvey, Ruhmann, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill. ITEM 9 Mayor Zaun opened the public hearing on the proposed assessments for Improvement. Project 90-5, sanitary sewer and watermain extensions to Holyoke Avenue from 210th Street to McGuire Jr. High School. (8:44 p.m.) The City Clerk attested that legal notices were duly published and mailed. Mr. Nelson provided an overview of the project and explained that the project has been modified considerably. since preparation of the feasibility report. The project began with a petition from a property owner on Holyoke Avenue requesting sanitary sewer service due to a failing septic system. Additional costs were incurred for .the removal and replacement of a deteriorated box culvert across Holyoke Avenue. This. .portion of the project was financed by the City's storm sewer fund. Two change orders were also added. The first change order deleted mainline sanitary sewer along Holyoke Avenue and added sewer service from the east to the rear yard of the Thomseth property. The second change order added curb and gutter and replaced the sidewalk along the east side of Holyoke Avenue... Dakota County contributed $12,500 toward this portion of the project. Mr. Nelson explained that the total project cost came to $241,234. A lateral equivalent is being assessed to the abutting property owners, and all other costs were paid by the Trunk Utility Fund, Storm Sewer Fund and Dakota County. Only two property owners .are benefitting from this improvement project, Schmitty & Sons School Busses and Mr. Mark Thomseth, and both have signed waivers giving up their right to appeal the assessments. 91.213 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Mulvihill to close the • public hearing. .(8:49 p.m.~ r CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 21, 1991 PAGE 7 Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Ruhmann, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill, Harvey. 91.214 .Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Harvey to approve Resolution No. 91-143 adopting the assessment for Improvement Project 90-5, sanitary sewer and watermain extensions for Holyoke Avenue west from 210th Street West to McGuire Jr. High School. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill, Harvey, Ruhmann. ITEM 12 Mr. Erickson presented a purchase agreement for the A._Leonard Bentson property adjacent to Antlers Park. He explained that Mr. Bentson contacted the City and offered to sell his. property adjacent to the east boundary of Antlers Park for $3,000. He explained that staff feels the acquisition of land to the east is .prudent and conforms to the future development plan for Antlers Park. The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee feels the price is reasonable and recommends acquisition of the property. Funding for the purchase of this property would come from the Park Dedication Fund. Mayor Zaun asked staff to contact adjacent homeowners prior to the City's acquisition of this property to allow them an opportunity to voice any concerns they may have.. 91.215 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Ruhmann to authorize the City Attorney to proceed with the acquisition of a parcel of land within Antlers Park from A. Leonard Bentson. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Mulvihill, Harvey, Ruhmann, Zaun. UNFINISIiED BUSINESS. None. NEW BUSINESS None. ANNOUNCEMENTS Next regular Council meeting, November 4, 1991. Mayor Zaun adjourned the meeting at 8.58 p.m. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 21, 1991 PAGE 8 Respectfully submitted, Charlene Friedges, City Clerk Duane Zaun, M r • •