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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-22-74 CITY OF LAKEVILLE SPECLAL COUNCIL MEETING JULY 22,197~F The meeting was called to order at 8x10 P.M. by Mayor Jensen. Flag pledge followed. Present; Brandes, Mako, Jensen, Emond and Clarkson. Also present; Robert Frigaard, City Engineer and Pat Farrell and Roger Knutson, City Attorneys. The hearing on the proposed Liquor Ordinance was opened:. The proposed ordinance was read to the Council and the interested persons present. The ordinance. was discussed and corrections noted by the attorney. Some of the interested persons present were Mary Ann Curry, Victor Kohlnhofer, Richard Lewis who is proposing an "on sale"restaurant, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Southward, and Leonard Bentson. Further discussion will be held at the next Council meeting. Francis Schuck, consultant for a firm of architects and representing the downtown merchants, presented a filmed report which showed pictures of about five blocks of downtown Lakeville and future improvements proposed for that area. Mr. Farrell explained how an fiR.A authority could be .set up. He said here would have to be an initial study by a planner and hearings held. Mr. Bentson asked if the downtown merchants could get a green light on Phase I of this development and authorization for application of an H[iA authority at the same time. Mr. Farrell said the planner could be authorized to do a study and the work of Francis Schuek could be included... 74.418 Motion by Clarkson seconded by Brandes that the Council approves the Lakeville Parking concept for redevelopment of downtown Lakeville as presented and to direct the Planning Commission to make .proper studies and evaluations including the HRA application to consider'. the best interests of the City. of Lakeville and the Lakeville business interests. Brandes, Mako, Jensen, Emond and Clarkson "aye",.motion carried. Mr. Jerry Maertz of International Research Inc. presented further information.... regarding their development. Mr. Leonard Bentson, representing New Market Township, advised the Council that: .New Market. was not in favor of annexation of this portion of the township to Lakeville. New Market would cooperate with Lakeville in this venture but they definitely oppose the annexation. The agreement/covenant proposal was discussed and John Castellvi said that everything`is in order-and that International Research will purchase bond insurance as soon as it becomes available. They are'also_prepared to assume costs for services if these are within one mile of their existing site.. Mr.' Mako felt that it. is difficult not to give this project a chance to go even without the annexation. 74.419 Motion by Mako seconded by Jensen that the City of Lakeville enter into contractual agreement with International Research Services Inc.. and pass the proper resolution allowing International Research Services Inc. to sell Industrial Revenu Bonds ;and whereas in my estimation the uniqueness of Rancho del Norte if successful will be beneficial to the City of Lakeville, the surrounding area and the State of Minnesota, and Whereas the financial risk is negligible. Mako and Jensen "aye", Emond, Clarkson and Brandes "nay", m©tion failed. Mr. Emond said the reason he is opposed to the motion without an-annexation is because of the problems of traffie,~',police which could be capitalized.. Mr. Brandes asked if this could be a problem from a legal standpoint.. It was felt that New Market and Scott County should also enter into this agreement. Mr. Maertz felt that these problems are not insurmountable and not unique. Mr. Mahoney, attorney for Dorsey, Marquart and Assoc. spoke for this bond applicant. 74.x+20 Motion by Jensen seconded by Mako to adopt the resolution giving preliminary .approval to the issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds to International Research Services Inc. Jensen, and Mako "aye", Emond, Clarkson and Brandes "nay", motion failed.. Motion. by Jensen seconded by Emond to adjourn carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted ~ v ~J' CLEftK MA R