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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-15-97 WSCITY OF LAKEVILLE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES • MAY 15, 1997 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Zaun at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall administration meeting room. Those present: Mayor Zaun, Councilmembers Holberg, Johnson, Mulvihill, Sindt; R. Erickson, City Administrator; D. Feller, Finance Director; K. Nelson, City Engineer; S. Michaud, Park & Recreation Director; John Hennen, Administrative Assistant; Sharon Kot, applicant for Planning Commission; Joni Hubred, Life & Times; Leslee Gustafson, Deputy City Clerk. ITEM NO. 1: The City Council interviewed Planning Commission applicant, Sharon Kot. ITEM N0.2: Review agreement for urban plat review and site inspection services with Dakota County Soil & Water Conservation District Mr. Erickson stated the City has used the services of the Dakota County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) for more than ten years. Staff is recommending modification of the present service agreement in recognition of the City now having a fully staffed Engineering Department including an • Environmental Engineer. Staff is seeing duplicate reports on erosion control, some conflict, and problems as well as some delays which have added time and expense for developers, The Ciry currently bills developers for the erosion control services of SWCD. Heidi Hamilton also addresses erosion control measures as part of her duties as the Environmental Engineer. Developers have expressed concern with the apparent duplication of services. Councihnember Holberg asked if Ms. Hamilton's workload would increase if the Ciry did not renew their agreement with the SWCD. Mr. Erickson stated there would limited impact. Mayor Zaun asked if SWCD shares erosion control information with downstream communities. Mr. Erickson commented that the SWCD has never dealt with this issue, however, current City policy is to always notify adjacent communities which could be affected by development in Lakeville and is also addressed in the City's Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan. The WMO is also aware of development issues which would impact other cities as is the Assistant Ciry Engineer who addresses these issues in his development reports. Mr. Erickson stated that not all cities have plat review or site inspection agreements with the SWCD. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES MAY 15, 1997 PAGE 2 • The City Council directed staff to inform the EAC that the Council is considering not renewing the services of the SWCD. The Council would like the EAC's input before making a final decision. ITEM N0.3: Review Meals on Wheel Advisory Committee applications Mr. Michaud informed the Council the Meals on Wheels Advisory Committee has had several members resign and existing members' terms have expired. .Staff is recommending Council re-establish the terms of existing members and appoint two new members. Re-appointments of the following persons to the Advisory Committee: Tom Vucinovich two-year term Jan. 1, 1997 through Dec. 31, 1998 Dale Baldus two-year term Jan. 1, 1997 through Dec. 31, 1998 Sara Meacham three-year term Jan. 1, 1997 through Dec. 31, 1999 New appointments of the following persons to the Advisory Committee: Chuck Hadley three-year term Jan. 1, 1997 through Dec. 31, 1999 Sandra Cross three-year term Jan. 1, 1997 through Dec. 31, 1999 • The Ci Council instructed staff to include the recommendations on the ty agenda for the neat City Council meeting. ITEM N0.4: West Park -Lake VillaJOrchard Lake Mr. Michaud presented for Council's consideration a new concept plan for the "West Park"-Lake Villa and the Orchard Lake area. The first of two proposals involves purchasing a parcel of land from Mid-America Festivals Corporation. This could range from five to ten acres with additional land being acquired through park dedication ordinances when the property is platted. Mr. Erickson and Mr. Michaud have met with Mr. Peter Thielke, Chief Financial Officer of Mid-America Festivals Corporation regarding the proposal. The acquisition of the Wilke property located north of 168th Street West is the second part of the proposal. Staff's intention is to create a linear park with trail on Klamath Trail across the Wilke property. Mr. Michaud stated he had met with the Wilkies to determine their interest in selling. Mr. Erickson proposed the Council may want a resolution drafted authorizing the City Attorney to negotiate with Mid-America Festivals Corporation for the • acquisition of land for West Park. He suggested the next steps for the acquisition of the Wilkie parcel would be to have a survey and appraisal completed and then begin CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES MAY 15, 1997 PAGE 3 • negotiations with the Wilkies. He stated Dakota County HRA (Relocation Services) would provide for the relocation service to the Wilkies. The City Council directed staff to proceed with plans for acquisition of the Wilkie property, the constrnction of the Klamath trailway, and authorizing the Assistant City Attorney to begin negotiations with Mid-America Festivals Corporation. ITEM NO. S: Adjourn for Special Council meeting -Muller Theatre ITEM NO. 6: Capital Improvement Program 1997-2001 Mr. Nelson and Mr. Feller presented the proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 1997-2001 to the Council. Mr. Nelson stated Dakota County had amended its CIP and financing policy. These costs have been updated with the best available data for 1997. Mr. Nelson reviewed the CIP document project by project and year by year based on the document previously given to the Council. Mr. Feller stated all proposed projects can be totally funded from existing trunk funds with the exception of project costs financed by special assessments and the • Kingswood Estates project. The 1996 CIP was based on the expectation of issuing 450 single family dwelling units. The revised CIP is based on 400 single family dwelling units annually. Mayor Zaun asked if any of the proposed 1997-1999 projects are development driven. Mr. Nelson stated the construction of Ipava Avenue from the high school to 192nd Street West would be constructed with the development of the adjoining land. The Mayor inquired as to the flexibility of the CIP, can adjustments be made. According to Mr. Nelson adjustments can be made annually. Mayor Zaun said ISD 194 has a comprehensive plan through 2004. He asked if the City's CIP would be compatible with the school district's comp plan. Mr Erickson said the school district's current plans do fit into the City's CIP. Councihnember Holberg stated the reconstruction of 202nd Street West would be a vital link for the Town Square project and as such, should be constructed prior to the proposed date of 2001. Mr. Erickson stated staff would explore advancing the reconstruction of 202nd Street West. ITEM NO. 7: Status update -Kenyon Avenue individual sewage treatment systems Mr. Erickson informed Council that he and Dave Krings, Chief Building Official, • had recently met with the four property owners to discuss alternatives for bringing J CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES MAY 15, 1997 PAGE 4 the failing individual sewage systems into compliance. The existing wells and septic systems can't be upgraded due to the shoreland setbacks and required separation. The City applied for a grant from the Metropolitan Council in 1996 for funding to install a pump and haul system. That application for funding was denied. Since that time the property owners have done their own research and have discovered the alternatives may be more complicated and costly than even the City anticipated. Mr. Erickson informed the Council the City would again apply for a grant from the Metropolitan Council. This would be the last attempt on the City's part to assist the property owners. Mayor Zaun asked if the Met Council was the only agency with grants available for this type of assistance. Mr. Erickson informed the Council that staff is not aware of any other grants for this project. The work session adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, L ee Gustafson t • Deputy City Clerk ~ •