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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-17-89 EY. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING JULY 17, 1989 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 Enright, Sindt, Harvey and Mayor Zaun. Absent: Councilmember Nelson. Also present: D. Feller, Acting City Administrator; R. Knutson, City Attorney; J. Robinette, Community Development Director; S. Michaud, Parks Director; R. Brekken, Recreation Supervisor; K. Nelson, City Engineer; D. Gudmundson, Chief of Police; B. Christensen, Fire Chief; C. Friedges, Acting City Clerk. Staff announcements: Attorney: none. Engineer: K. Nelson referenced consent agenda item 7g and informed the council that he received an executed proposal between Friedges Landscaping and Frontier Companies, the developer responsible for the erosion control work in Rolling Oaks plats 5 and 6. Nelson recom- mended the council receive the information and table action on this item. Acting Administrator: none. Chief of Police: D. Gudmundson presented the June police report and pointed out the increased juvenile activity during that month. Sindt questioned the increase in alarms, and the chief explained that bad weather can trigger some alarms. Citizen comments: none. Introductions/Proclamations: Fire Chief, B. Christensen, introduced 11 rookie firefighters that have made it to regular f firefighter status over the past two years. He went on to describe some of the courses the rookies must complete during their probationary period. Those firefighters in attendance at the council meeting were: Ed Alexon, Arnie Huinker, Thomas Lawrence, Warren Pannkuk, Dean Pearl, Jim Qualley, Russ Squires and Greg Stommes. Fred Cooper, Del Goetze, and Paul Wagner had other commi t ments and were unable to attend. D. Gudmundson introduced Officer Tom Hakala and a nine week old german shephard puppy, who has been donated to the City for the canine unit. The puppy's previous owner, Ann LaBelle, was also present and ex- plained her desire to have one of her puppy's involved in community service. Officer Hakala told the council he will begin to work with CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING JULY 17, 1989 the puppy and have him trained by the time the current canine (Dakota) retires three years from now. Gudmundson explained that the Police Department will hold a contest for naming the puppy. Council members thanked Ms. LaBelle for her donation. Mr. Ray Cowdery was present and gave some background on his involve- ment and interest in the jeep, (that being a small four wheel drive military vehicle), and requested the Council issue a proclamation naming 1991 "year of the jeep" since the jeep will celebrate 50 years in existence in 1991. He pointed out that Lakeville will be the first city to issue such a proclamation. Mayor Zaun read the proclamation. 89.274 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Sindt to issue the proclamation declaring 1991 as the "year of the jeep" in the City of Lakeville. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Enright, Sindt, Harvey, Zaun. The City Council removed items 7e, 7f and 7g from the consent agenda and added regular agenda items 11, 12 and 13. 89.275 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Enright to approve the consent agenda as amended: a. Approve minutes of July 5, 1989 council meeting. b. Approve claims for payment. c. Approve June 27th Economic Development Commission minutes. d. Approve plans and specifications for improvement project 89-4, Upper 164th Street through CedarGlen, and set a bid date for August 15, 1989, at 2:00 p.m. (Resolution 89-96) e. (Removed from consent agenda) f. (Removed from consent agenda) g. (Removed from consent agenda) h. Purchase of customer service counter for motor vehicle dept. 11. Approve agreement with Nationwide Realty for sale of city owned land on Jacquard Avenue. 12. Authorize sale of 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. 13. Resolution endorsing candidacy of Councilmember Sindt to the Rapid Transit Board (Resolution 89-101) Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Harvey, Zaun, Enright. 2 • CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING JULY 17, 1989 Item 7e: Councilmember Harvey pointed out that there is a 33% increase in the actual project costs for improvement project 88-15, 199th Street, when compared to the original feasibility report estimate of $53,500. At the public hearing on September 6, 1988, property owners were presented with the figures in the feasibility report which are lower than actual costs. Harvey voiced his concern over this increase and pointed out that this project was very price sensitive at the time of the public hearing. Keith Nelson stated that sewer and water services to serve the Marion Pines development were added to the contract. This increased the contract by approximately $11,000. These utility services will be paid for by the Marion Pines developer. Several changes during final design also occurred since the project was proposed in September of 1988. These changes mainly involved restoration and site work. The Council further discussed their concern over the increased costs of this project and asked Mr. Nelson for suggestions. Keith stated that several unit prices compared to the Marion Pines project were within reason. He indicated that some unit prices were higher than typical, and this portion of work would be scaled down as much as possible during construction. Mayor Zaun suggested the engineers stay as close to the front foot estimate as possible in completing this project. 89.276 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Enright to receive bids on improvement project 88-15, 199th Street, and adopt Resolution No. 89-97 awarding a contract to Friedges Landscaping, Inc. in the amount of $82,613.00. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Harvey, Zaun, Enright, Sindt. Item 7f: Renee Brekken, Recreation Programs Supervisor, explained that a survey had been taken of parks and recreation departments in surrounding cities in an effort to compete with the salaries these communities are paying their park and recreation seasonal employees. She explained the process of setting wages in accordance with the City's budget. Councilmember Harvey stated he concurred with the proposed wage increase for lifeguards, including retroactive pay for the 1989 season. However, he pointed out that the other positions listed did not portray the costs for increased wages in 1990. The council asked the staff to prepare a report outlining the costs anticipated for seasonal park and recreation employees for the upcoming year. 3 • • CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING JULY 17, 1989 89.277 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Sindt to adopt Resolution 89-98 approving the salary schedule for lifeguards effective July 5, 1989, and tabled further consideration of the remaining park and recreation salaries until the August 7th council meeting. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun, Enright, Sindt, Harvey. 89.278 Item 7g: Motion was made by Enright, seconded by Sindt to table authorization of erosion control work in Rolling Oaks plats 5 and 6, as per the City Engineer's recommendation. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Enright, Sindt, Harvey, Zaun. At this time, Mayor Zaun opened the public hearing on proposed assessments to two parcels of property for weed removal. The acting city clerk attested to the legal notice. Dennis Feller explained that the weeds on two parcels of property, (lot 1, block 1, Donnay's College Park 2nd Addition, and lot 8, block 2, The Meadows Second Addition), had exceeded the height allowed by city ordinance. After the property owners ignored the notices sent by the city's building department, the city hired a contractor to remove the weeds and is now assessing the property owners for the costs incurred. Councilmember Harvey pointed out that the lot located in The Meadows Addition already has tall weeds growing since the city cleaned it up, and asked Mr. Feller if the property owner is aware of the fact that the City can go through this same process again if the problem continues. Mr. Feller stated the property owner is aware of the consequences. 89.279 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Sindt to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Harvey, Zaun, Enright. 89.280 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Harvey to adopt Resolution No. 89-99 adopting the assessment on two parcels of property for weed removal. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Harvey, Zaun, Enright, Sindt. Councilmember Harvey asked Mr. Robinette to have someone from his staff go out to the Meadows lot and measure the height of the weeds.. He also asked Mr. Feller to notify the property owner of the re- occurring problem. 4 • CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING JULY 17, 1989 The City Council took up consideration of adopting a tax increment financing policy. Jim Robinette explained the origin and process involved to come up with a new Tax Increment Financing Policy for the City of Lakeville and commended all city personnel and consultants who contributed reports and information to this policy, including the Economic Development Commission. Robinette highlighted the purpose of the proposed policy and the advantages to the City of having such a document. The mayor and council suggested staff forward copies of the policy to the League of Minnesota Cities, Association of Metropolitan Municipal- ities, County Commissioners, Lakeville school districts and legisla- tors for their review and appropriate comments. Councilmember Sindt questioned policy statement No. 6 on Page 2 concerning MUSA, and the staff and council concurred that the wording is appropriate. Councilmember Enright referred to policy statement No. 2 on Page 2 and questioned whether low to moderate income housing would include senior citizen housing, and staff said senior housing is included in that category. 89.281 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Sindt to adopt Resolution No. 89-100 adopting the Tax Increment Financing Policy dated July 17, 1989. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun, Enright, Sindt, Harvey. Other Business: none. 89.282 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Enright to adjourn the council meeting. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Enright, Sindt, Harvey, Zaun. Time: 7:56 p.m. Respectfully submitted, r <~~JfJ~- Charlene Friedges, Ac ing City Clerk ~'c~_ Duane Zaun, ay r 5