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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-26-89 } 4`~. ?6 CITY OF LAKEVILLE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 26, 1989 The special City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Zaun at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken. Present: Councilmembers Nelson, Sindt, Harvey, and Mayor Zaun. Absent: Councilmember Enright. Also present: Keith Nelson, City Engineer; James Robinette, Community Development Director; Patrick Farrell, City Attorney; Patrick McGarvey, City Administrator/Clerk. At this time Mayor Zaun opened the public hearing on .the proposed improvement of Judicial Road between 185th Street and County Road 64. The City Clerk attested to the legal notice. Keith Nelson presented a background view of the condition. of the road and previous public improvement hearing held on improving Judicial Road. He also presented the estimated costs of the feasibility report prepared by Suburban Engineering for the Credit River Township Board and the Lakeville City Council. Mr. Nelson indicated that the. esti- mated total cost for the City of Lakeville portion of the road at $185,000 constructed in 1989 would have an estimated front foot assessment rate of $17.61 for the property on the east side of Judicial Road between 185th Street and County Road 64. The City Administrator indicated that the Council normally assesses road improvements for up to 20 years. The project, if ordered by both the City Council and Credit. River Town Board, could be constructed in 1989, and the assessments would be levied in 1989 with the first year payable beginning in 1990. At this time, Mayor Zaun opened the meeting to questions and comments from the audience. Chuck Rgnonti asked what the City deferment policy was for these type of road improvements. The City Administrator and City Attorney both. indicated that the principal and interest on the proposed assessment would be deferred if the property qualifies for deferment under the Minnesota, "Green Acre" law, or if the property .owner qualified as a senior citizen or economic hardship. Fred Rgnonti indicated that he has what he considers to be swamp land in front of his property adjacent to the road and asked if the property would be assessed. Mr. Nelson indicated that his estimates are based upon assessing the full frontage of the road on the east side. ,j ~ ~ • • • CITY OF LAKEVILLE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 26, 1989 Thelma Thomas asked for more information concerning the green acres law, and Pat Farrell explained what the conditions are of the property and the qualifications for green acre deferment, and that the interest keeps on building during a green acre deferment. The City Administrator indicated that the estimated interest rate on the assessments, if the bonds were being sold on January 26, 1989, would be 9 to 9.5 percent. At this time, each member of the council present indicated that they felt the improvement of the road would be a wise investment at this time given the. underlying conditions of the gravel road and possible future cost. increases. Mr. Kane from the Credit River Town Board asked if appraisals needed to be done prior to making of the improvement. .Patrick Farrell explained that the process for making appraisals is by a so called, "windshield appraisal", from a qualified appraiser prior to the project, and that if necessary specific appraisals are made on parcels of property where there is an appeal. made on the assessment later on. Mr. Farrell also indicated the process for a property owner to appeal their assessment to the City Council and later to the District Court when the assessment hearing is scheduled in the fall. A question asked as to what the possible speed limit would be, and the engineer for Suburban Engineering indicated that the design capabili- ties of the road after the improvement would handle a posted speed limit of 30 or 35 .miles per hour. 89.42 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Nelson to close the public hearing.. Roll call was taken on the motion.. Ayes, Nelson, Zaun, Sindt, Harvey. 89.43 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Sindt to adopt Resolution No. 89-17 ordering the Lakeville portion of the Judicial Road improvement project between 185th Street and County Road 64, and authorizing Suburban Engineering to prepare plans and specifications for the project subject to the Credit River Town Board closing their hearing and ordering the project and authorizing plans and specifications before the engineering firm commences work on the Lakeville portion of the improvement. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun, Sindt, Harvey, Nelson. At this time, Mr. Loren Law from Sathe and Associates. addressed the City Council and gave a background presentation on the process leading up to the selection of the final three candidates for the Lakeville Chief of Police position. Mr. Law indicated that he .had interviewed 20 out of the 60 applicants, checked their references and qualifications, and then presented the final three candidates to the City Council, who where interviewed by individual council members on January 23, 1989. 2 ~ ~ ~ ~ CITY OF LAKEVILLE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 26 , 1989 As a result of the reference checks, interviews, background investiga- tion, and Mr. Law checking with the individual council members, he was happy to present to the Council Mr. Donald Gudmundson for consideration of appointment to the Chief of Police position. Mr. Law then gave a brief background report on Mr. Gudmundson and his family, education and previous work experience. The City Council then reviewed a draft of the proposed Agreement .between the City of Lakeville and Don Gudmundson for the position of Chief of Police, outlining the terms and conditions of his employment for the position. A discussion occurred on Paragraph No. 11 concerning the "Term". Mr. Law indicated that Mr. Gudmundson preferred to serve the City under the same terms and conditions concerning the policy regarding possible layoff., dismissal and resignation, as other depart- went heads of the City now have or may have in the future. The City Attorney advised the Council that the wording in the draft proposed Paragraph 11 was more favorable to the Employer; however, he did not have a problem with the proposed wording of the City Adminis- trator for Paragraph No. 11. Councilman Harvey expressed a preference for the draft language prepared by the City Attorney. Once again, the proposed language from the City Administrator was read and the City Attorney recommended that the words be included, "as may be amended from time to time by the City Council". At this time, Mr. Law introduced Mr. Donald Omondt, Sherrif of Hennepin County, who spoke highly of Mr. Gudmundson's qualifications. 89.44 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Sindt to approve the appointment of Donald Gudmundson to the position of Chief of Police with the City of Lakeville and approve the Agreement to include a maximum moving allowance of $5,000 with the condition that the move must be completed within one year of this date, and with the change in .the wording of Paragraph No. 11 to include the wording as proposed by the City Administrator and amended by the City Attorney. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Harvey, Nelson, Zaun. Mr. Gudmundson was present and thanked the City Council for his. appointment and indicated an eagerness to begin work on March 1, 1989, as the new Chief of Police of Lakeville. The City Engineer presented a recommendation to approve some trunk storm sewer credits for the Orchard Lake Hills Addition by Mr. Klotz. He reviewed the conditions which warranted the storm sewer credit. After discussion by the City Council, concerns expressed were the eligibility for credits and the installation of the storm sewer by the developer. 3 ! CITY OF LAKEVILLE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 26, 1989 89.45 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Sindt to table the matter to the February 20, 1989, Council meeting. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Nelson, Zaun, Sindt, Harvey. 89.46 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Nelson to adopt Resolution No. 89-18 requesting the Dakota County .Commissioners to approve participa- tion of the County government in the improvement costs for that portion of Flagstaff Avenue which is a County designated highway. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun, Sindt, Harvey, Nelson. At this time, Mr. Loren Law and Mr. James Birmeyer from Sathe and Associates reviewed with the City Council the position profile .and updated job description for the position of City Administrator. They also presented a suggested schedule for accomplishing the recruitment, selection. and appointment of the new city administrator. Mr. Law indicated that he needed to have direction from the City Council concerning the .salary range that would be possible for the new adminis- trator. Discussion occurred, and the Council indicated that they felt a 1989 starting salary in the range of $b2,500 per year would be appropriate for the position in Lakeville in reviewing the salary report .prepared by Mr. Law concerning similar positions in this area based on 1988 salary rates. The Council indicated that the $62,5.00 salary for the position should then cease the payment of comp. time pay for this position. 89.47 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Sindt to refer to the City Attorney the current employee handbook policies for review. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Nelson, Zaun, Sindt, Harvey. 89.48 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Sindt to adjourn the special council meeting. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun, Sindt, Harvey, Nelson. Time: 9:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, atrick E. McGarvey, City C1 ua a Zaun, M r 4