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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-03-90 CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 3, 1990 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: Councilmember Mulvihill. Also present: R. Knutson, City Attorney; B. Erickson, City Administrator; D. Fe]1er, Finance Director; K. Nelson, City Engineer; D. Krings, Building Official; J. Robinette, Public Works Director; S. Michaud, Parks & Recreation Director; M. Sobota, Community & Economic Development Director; D. Gudmundson, Chief of Police; J. Perron, Liquor Manager; R. Wawrzon, Research Analyst; B. Christensen, Fire Chief; B. Kempa, Accountant; J. Hennen, Planning Assistant; C. Friedges, City Clerk. MIN~ITE S The'. minutes of the November 19, 1990, City Council meeting were approved as printed. . STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS Attorney: None. Engineer: None. Administrator: None.. PRESENTATIONS/INTRODIICTIONS None CITIZENS COMMENTS Ace .Raymond. stated he would be in attendance to represent the .City's Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee. CONSENT AGENDA 90.294 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Harvey to approve the consent agenda items as follows: a. Approve claims for payment. b. " Receive .advisory. committee meeting minutes: Planning Commission, November 15, 1990 Parks & Recreation Committee, November 5, 1990. • Cable TV Board, November 13, 1990 Natural Resources Committee, November 20, 1990 CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 3, 1990 • PAGE 2 c. Receive the resignation of Terry Langhorst from the Planning Commission. d. Approve revised agreement for sewer and water' connection charges for School District No. 194. e. Approval of final payment and. acceptance of improvements for Southfork III. f. Approval of final payment and acceptance of improvements for Upper 164th Street, Improvement Project 89-4. g. Approve Resolution. No. 90-147 calling a public hearing on the proposed Modification No. 2 of the Southfork I Housing Development Project Plan, Interest Rate Reduction Program and Housing Tax Increment District No. 8, and adopting the .modified and proposed plans. and programs relating thereto. h. Approve specifications for two dump trucks and snow removal equipment and authorize advertisement for .bids to be opened at 1:00 p.m. on January 9, 1991. • i. ..Approval of final payment and acceptance of .:improvements for Kingsley Cove, Improvement. Project 89-7. j. Receive petition for a sanitary dump site- in or near the City of Lakeville.. k. Approve contract with Midwest Employee Assistance' Program, Inc. for the period of December 1, 1990, to December 1, .1991. 1. Approve trunk storm sewer credits and storm sewer area assessments for Lakeville Elementary Addition. Roll calf was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun, Sindt, Harvey, Ruhmann. ITEM 8 Mayor Zaun opened the public hearing to consider the proposed 1991-92 Budget. The City Clerk attested..that the legal notice was duly published on November 26, 1990. Mr. Feller began his presentation of the proposed 1991-92 budget by stating that taxes for City services will go down • in .1991.. as a result of the City's continuous. growth. He explained that a resident's tax dollar is split between the CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 3, 1990 PAGE 3 City (20%), County (20%) and School District (60%). While. the City's portion of taxes will decrease, the County and/or School District portion may not. He showed a breakdown of taxes for .all taxing jurisdictions within the three school districts .that serve the City, based on the assessor's estimated market value of a Lakeville home. Mr. Feller explained that recent legislation has shifted state aid from the cities to the school districts, further reducing the amount of state .aid to cities. These new tax laws restrict the City's ability to provide services. to its growing number of residents. Charges for services, such as permit and development fees, have increased as a result. Mr. Feller explained that faun. special revenue funds have been created for the 1991-92 budget, primarily to improve the accountability. of special programs. The Employee Benefits Fund has been created to set aside cash for payment of employee benefits each year and is being done in an attempt to guard against the legislature requiring the City to spend down operating funds. The Drug .Enforcement Fund has been created to fund ..one police officer assigned to the South Metro Drug Task Force. This .fund is self supporting through 1992 from the sale of confiscated drug related articles. The Cable TV Fund has been created for the City's operation of the Cable TV .program and is self supporting through franchise fees from Star Cablevision. The Environmental Recycling Fund has been created to account for all grants and tax revenues which are dedicated to the implementation of the recycling activities. Mr. Feller provided a brief. description of the City's Enterprise Funds. The Liquor Fund is self supporting and should realize a 10% profit increase in 1991 over 1990. The Utility Fund is also self .supporting. He .pointed out that, utility fees have not increased since 1986 and are not proposed to be increased in 1991. Mayor Zaun provided Per Capita Revenue comparisons with other communities in the Metropolitan area from information. he recently received .from the office of the State Auditor. The .graphs showed Lakeville to be above average .compared to its neighboring municipalities in generating revenue on a per capita basis.. • CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 3, 1990 • PAGE 4 Mr. Erickson presented the budget expenditures .for each department: City Council, Messages, Cable TV, City Administrator, City Clerk, Motor Vehicle, Legal-Civil, Committees & Commissions, (including Pan-O-Frog and advisory commission workshops), Community Development, Inspection, General Government/Buildings, Finance, Insurance, Police, Fire, Public Safety, Engineering, Streets, Parks, .Recreation, Municipal Liquor, Utility, Certificate of Indebtedness, Park and Trail and Recycling. .(Refer to the attached Budget Presentation outline) . Throughout the presentation, Mr. Erickson highlighted the various state mandates (laws). that have been placed on .cities and the direct impact they have on our budget/finances. Mayor Zaun provided Per Capita Expenditure comparisons with other communities in the Metropolitan area. The graphs showed Lakeville to be below average compared to its neighboring municipalities in per capita expenditures. Councilmember Sindt pointed out that the growth rate must be taken into consideration when looking at per capita expenditures. Mr. Ron Gerk of.. Dakota Heights stated he understood that • sufficient funds would not be available to fund a new police officer position in 1992, and the staff explained that since adoption. of the preliminary budget in August, the City Council directed staff to come up with .funding for an additional police. officer in 1992. Mr. Gerk asked about street lighting charges and promotion .and advertising expenses in the Community Development budget. He stated he would like to see approximately $25,000 included in the budget to cover expenses for recruitment of a major corporate industry to the City. Mr. Erickson explained that the Dakota .Heights area, where Mr. Gerk resides, ..will not be charged for street lights since none exist. Mr. Gerk also asked how a resident's property taxes would be affected when the. County Assessor's Office adjusts the assessed market values of property next spring. The Council and staff explained that taxes are based on the current `market value of agiven home. If the assessed. market value increases, taxes would also increase. It was also explained that the City's Board of Review considers the. estimated market value established for taxes payable in the following year.. Paula Frahnauer asked about the capabilities of the Fire Department considering the .amount budgeted 'in comparison, to :other City departments. Chief Christensen explained that CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 3, 1990 PAGE 5 while the City does not have a full-time, paid Fire Department, the Department's membership and facilities are more than adequate to provide service to all Lakeville residents. The volunteer firefighers are provided a pension upon retirement. He also explained that mutual aid is provided between all Dakota County cities. Jim Maybach of .Orchard Gardens asked if adequate funding is set ' aside to meet City employee severance obligations. Mr. Erickson explained that upon termination of employment, employees receive a percentage of their unpaid ..dick leave after at least five years of service, and that percentage is .based on the total years of service. Funds for this severance pay is set aside in the Employee Benefits Fund. Steve Hansen of Kenwood Trail asked what the Fund .Balance is used for, and Mr. Feller explained that the City does not receive taxes or state aids (which represent approximately 70 0 of its revenue sources) until July. of each .year and ..must rely on this fund to pay bills during the first half of the year. Without it, the City would have to borrow money until the revenue comes in. Mr. Feller pointed out that the City's auditors: view the Fund Balance as "adequate, but not .excessive". Mr. Hansen also. asked how the proposed budget would be affected if .the growth pattern does. not continue, and Mr. Erickson .explained that the City's revenue budget is .not based on the current .growth rate. He also pointed out the City's high level of service fees that are charged to developers for development. 90.295 :Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Ruhmann to close the public hearing. Time: 9:30 p.m. Recess. ITEM 9 Mayor Zaun opened the public hearing to consider the application of Primo Hospitality, doing business as .Super 8 Motel, for an on-sale and Sunday liquor license at 20800 Kenrick Avenue. Time: 9:40 p.m. The City Clerk attested that the 'legal notice was duly. published. Chief Gudmundson explained .that the Police Department has completed appropriate background investigations on the applicant and recommends approval of the. liquor license. The . applicant, .Carl P. Hill, and .Super 8 Motel Manager, Bernie Biggerstaff, were in attendance. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING. DECEMBER 3, 1990 PAGE 6 90.296 Motion was made by Ruhmann, seconded by Sindt to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, .Harvey, Ruhmann, Zaun, Sindt. 90.297 -.Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Harvey to approve an on-sale and Sunday Liquor license for Prieto Hospitality, doing business as Super 8 Motel, 20800 Kenrick Avenue, effective December 3, 1990 to December 31, 1991. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes,. Ruhmann, Zaun, Sindt, Harvey. ITEM 10 .Mayor Zaun opened. the public hearing to consider renewal applications for on-sale .and Sunday liquor licenses for the following establishments: Lakeville Family Bowl, Ole Piper Inn, Brackett's Crossing, Lakeville V.F.W. Club, Babe's Sportsbar & Grill and Chart House. The City.. Clerk attested that the legal notice was duly published. Chief Gudmundson stated. background record checks have been completed,,.. and .the Police Department recommends renewal of the licenses for 1991. Councilmember Harvey raised a concern over. delinquent property taxes on the Brackett's Crossing property. 90.298 Motion was. made by Ruhmann, seconded by Harvey to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun,. Sindt, Harvey, Ruhmann. 90.299 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Ruhmann to renew on-sale and Sunday liquor licenses for Lakeville Family Bowl, Ole Piper Inn, Babe's Sportsbar & Grill, Chart .House,. and Lakeville V.F.W. and to renew the on-sale and Sunday liquor license for Brackett's Crossing with the stipulation .that the Police Department notify .the City Council if delinquent property taxes are not paid by .February 1, 1991. Roll call .was ..taken on the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Harvey, Ruhmann, Zaun.. i CITY OF LAKEVILLE.COUNCIL.MEETING DECEMBER 3, 1990 PAGE 7 ITEM 11 Mayor Zaun opened -the public hearing on the proposed assessments for weed and grass removal. The .City Clerk attested that legal notices were duly published and mailed. Mr. Robinette explained that the City Code provides that weeds. or grass in excess of twelve inches in length be cut. He explained that. property owners are duly notified by staff of weed/grass control violations. If .the requirements are not met by a stipulated. date, the City takes action to have the weeds/grass cut, and the costs are assessed to the property owners. 90.300 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Sindt to close the public hearing. Roll call was .taken on the motion. Ayes, .Harvey, Ruhmann, Zaun, Sindt. 90.301 Motion -was made by Harvey, seconded by Ruhmann to approve Resolution No. 90-148 adopting assessments for weed/grass removal.. "Roll call was taken on the motion.. Ayes, Ruhmann, Zaun, Sindt, Harvey. ITEMS 12-21 90.302 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Harvey to approve the following resolutions related to the 1991-92 budget. Resolution No. 90-149 approving the 1991 and 1992 General Fund Budget. Resolution No. 90-150 approving the 1991 and 1992 Liquor Fund Budget. Resolution No. 90-151 approving the 1991 and 1992 Utility Fund .Budget. Resolution No. 90-152 approving the .1991 and 1992. Building Fund Budget. Resolution No. 90-153 approving .the 1991 Park Dedication Fund Budget. • Resolution.. No. 90-154 approving the 1991 and 1992 .Certificate of Indebtedness Budget. Resolution No. 90-155 approving the 1991 Trails .Fund Budget. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 3, 1990 PAGE 8 Resolution No. 90-156 approving the 1991 Fee Schedule. Resolution No. 90-157 approving the 1990/payable 1991 Tax Levy. Resolution No. 90-158 approving the Utility Fund water and sewer rates. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun, Sindt, Harvey, Ruhmann. ITEM 22 90.303 Motion was .made by Sindt, seconded by Ruhmann to approve the Labor Agreement with Minnesota Teamsters Local 320 (Public Works) for 1991 and 1992. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Harvey, Ruhmann, Zaun. ITEM 23 90.304 Motion was made by Ruhmann, seconded by Harvey to approve Resolution No. 90-159 adopting the position classification and pay .plan. for exempt and non-exempt positions and setting forth the policy for administration of the pay plan. Roll call .was taken on the motion. Ayes, Harvey, Ruhmann, Zaun, Sindt. ITEM 24 90.305 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Sindt to approve Resolution No. 90-160 adopting the non-exempt off-sale liquor .stores' position salary structure. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Ruhmann, Zaun, Sindt, Harvey. ITEMS 25-28 90.306 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Harvey to approve the Special Fund Budget resolutions as follows: Resolution: No. 90-161 approving the 1991 and. 1992 Cable - TV Fund Budget. Resolution No. 90-162 approving the 1991 and 1992 Drug Enforcement Fund Budget. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 3, 1990 PAGE 9 Resolution No. 90-163 approving the .1991 and 1992 Employee Benefit Fund Budget. Resolution No. 90-164 approving the 1991 and 1992 Environmental Recycling. Fund Budget. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun, Sindt, Harvey, Ruhmann. ITEM 29 90.307 .Motion was made by Ruhmann, seconded by Harvey to appoint .Thomas L. Goodwin to a vacancy on .the Natural Resources Committee for the remainder of a term .which will expire on January 1, 1991. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Harvey, Ruhmann, Zaun. iJNFIIJISHED BIISINESS Councilmember Sindt asked about the status of -the Ardmor storm shelter. lawsuit. The City Attorney indicated that the judge has not rendered an opinion on the matter. Mr. Erickson stated that staff has .met with representatives of B & S Tire and will have a report for the Council at the January 7th meeting. NEW BIISINESS Councilmember Harvey suggested that. Council meeting agendas be made available for .public viewing in capacities other than Cable TV. Staff will report back to the Council with some suggestions. ANNOUNCEMENTS Next Regular Council Meeting, December. 17, 1990. Mayor Zaun adjourned the meeting at 10:05 p.m. Respe lly submitted, ua a Zaun, Mayor ; Charlene Friedges, City Clerk