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City Council Retreat Minutes
March 31, 2001
Members Present: Mayor Johnson, Council Members Mulvihill, Luick, Rieb and Bellows;
City Administrator Robert Erickson; Assistant to City Administrator John Hennen,
Finance Director Dennis Feller and City Engineer Keith Nelson. ~
Prior to the welcoming comments by Mayor Johnson, City Administrator Erickson
informed Council Members that Assistant City Attorney Jim Walston recently completed
research (ownership/liens/foreclosure) relating to the abandoned downtown
laundromat/car wash. Mr. Erickson asked the City Council if they would be interested in
purchasing the property.
City Council directed staff to continue to pursue acquisition of the property.
Mr. Erickson indicated that Dr. Bill Morris of Decision Resources, Ltd. has completed a
citizen survey regarding the rezoning of the proposed TimberCrest at Lakeville site.
Results indicate that 71% of the survey participants support the rezoning of the property
and 75% indicated they would shop at the new development.
• Council Members directed staff to ask Dr. Bill Morris if he could be resent at the
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Apri12, 2001 Council meeting to discuss the results of the survey.
The Avalon Group has been indicating that the size of the proposed Target Superstore
would be the size of the Target Greatland in Apple Valley, plus a grocery store. However,
upon visiting the Target Superstore in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, City Administrator Erickson
and Council Member Bellows realized the proposed store will actually only be the size of
the Target Greatland in Apple Valley. Both individuals agreed that the quality of the
Archer Farms Market was much better than the video depicted.
Mayor Johnson informed Council Members that the proposed bill regarding the sale of
wine in grocery stores was withdrawn from consideration, effectively terminating the
proposal for this legislative session. It is believed this was due to the fact that the
proponents of the bill felt it was not going to pass and they most likely will try again next
year.
Mayor Johnson also indicated that he, along with Mr. Erickson and Mr. Nelson, met with
MnDOT officials to discuss the possibility of receiving funding for future interchange
projects along I-35 (County Roads 50, 60 and 70). The Mayor and staff felt it was time well
spent.
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Mayor Johnson welcomed Council Members to the retreat and indicated the day would
provide an opportunity for Council Members to complete the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
(MBTI) which will provide an excellent basis of conversation regarding teamwork,
communication, motivation and styles of relating. The day would also include agoal-
setting session.
The facilitator, Barbara Arney, presented Council Members with an "Engine of Success"
model and proceeded to review results of the Myers-Briggs type indicator for each Council
Member and City Administrator. Ms. Arney and Council Members then proceeded to
discuss SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) Analysis, identified
critical issues for the next two to four years, followed by identifying and prioritizing goals
(see Summary Report of City Council Retreat, March 31, 2001 prepared by Barbara
Arney.)
Council Members proceeded to tour the Arts Center.
Council Members reviewed the current City of Lakeville Mission Statement. After
reviewing a number of other communities' mission statements, along with department
mission statements, the Council modified the Mission Statement to read as follows:
"The City ofLakeville is committed to providing the highest quality ofservices In a
cost effective, responsible and visionary manner."
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Council Members asked to have Dr. Bill Morris comment on the mission statement, since
he is very familiar with the City of Lakeville based on the community surveys he has
conducted over the years.
The Mayor and Council Members had a discussion regarding effectively communicating
with the residents of Lakeville. Ms. Arney indicated that many communities are struggling
with communicating effectively with their residents. Council Member Mulvihill indicated
that it seems to her that the more types/amount of information provided to the residents,
the more criticism the City receives. Mr. Luick would like to see the City's web site
highlight the issues the City is facing along with listing employment opportunities. Mr.
Erickson suggested that the highlights of the retreat be provided to the residents via the
Messages page and/or the web site.
Council Members and staff proceeded to break for lunch.
Review of Capital Improvement Plan 2001-2005.
Keith Nelson highlighted the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects for 2001-2005.
2001 Capital Improvement Plan
• Some of the projects include the following:
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• Realignment of Kenyon Avenue (by Cracker Barrel)
• Rehabilitation of lift stations #8 and #9
• 20541 Street trail/pedestrian control crossing
• Orchard Lake Park Boat Launch -Pave Parking Lot w/Stormceptor
Mr. Nelson also indicated that the preliminary design for the realignment of Kenrick
Avenue at 18541 Street is currently underway with the goal of having the realignment under
construction by the fall of 2001. Mr. Nelson also noted the reconstruction of Cedar
Avenue from County Road 50 south to the city limits, preliminary design of County Road
70/I-35 and CSAH 60/I-35 Interchanges and the extension of sewer and water along 18541
Street to the US Homes project on the west side of I-35 are also .planned for 2001. The
2001 proposed trail projects include the construction of a trail from 172nd Street to 165th
Street along Highview Avenue and a trail at Icalee Path and 20541 Street. The Icalee
Path/20541 Street trail includes the installation of a pedestrian signal. With the exception of
the signal, the trail would be completed by July 441. Mr. Erickson asked Mr. Nelson if the
City should proceed with ordering the signal via a purchase order to expedite the process.
Mr. Nelson indicated he would discuss this with the consultants at WSB who are
contracted to work on the project.
2002 Capital Improvement Plan
• Some of the projects include the following:
• I-35/18541 Street interchange ramps
• Final design of County Road 70/I-35 interchange
• Final design of County Road 60/I-35 interchange
• Pavement management for seal coat district #2, which includes the area south of
downtown, including Airlake Industrial Park
• Rehabilitation of wells #9 and #10
• Realignment of Kenyon Avenue frontage road on the west side of I-35 south of 185th
Street
Mr. Erickson indicated that the City could proceed with the purchase of the three homes at
the end of the Kenyon Avenue frontage road contingent on the plans for the realignment
of Kenyon Avenue being approved.
The 2002 CIP also includes preliminary design of Fire Station #4 and an architectural study
for a new Public Works maintenance facility. Mr. Erickson suggested the Council consider
selling the Parks and Public Works maintenance facilities and place the proceeds into a
sinking fund which could be utilized to provide debt service payments towards Lease
Revenue Bonds. The question then is whether a Public Works facility can be constructed
• in the middle of the city considering the 24-hour/7 day a week operation including "back-
up alarm noise". Mr. Erickson believes the Park Maintenance Facility could be
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constructed and be compatible in a neighborhood setting, i.e., Ding Park (King Park is also
in the central part of the city.) Mr. Erickson suggested that a study be completed this
fall/winter regarding the construction of these two facilities.
2003 Capital Improvement Plan
Some of the projects include the following:
• County Road 70/I-35 bridge replacement (subject to Federal/State funding)
• Seal coat district #3
• Final design and specifications and start of construction for Fire Station #4
2004 Capital Improvement Plan
Some of the projects include the following:
• Completion of Fire Station #4
• Seal coat district #4
• Rehabilitation of wells #4 and #8
• Removal and reconstruction of new water tower in Airlake Industrial Park
Mayor Johnson asked if it would be cost effective to enlarge the existing tower rather than
removing the existing tower and building a new one. Mr. Nelson will evaluate the cost
difference between the two options. There are footings to be evaluated and it should be
noted that the existing Airlake tower is 15 feet lower than Valley Park tower and in the
future, these systems will be interconnected and should be operating at the same elevation.
2005 Capital Improvement Plan
Some of the projects include the following:
• I-35/185 Street bridge replacement (subject to Federal/State funding)
• Reconstruct 185 Street from County Road 50 to the Scott County border into afour-
lane rural section.
• I-35 and County Road 50 improvements (subject to Federal/State funding)
Finance Director Dennis Feller discussed the financing for the CIP which includes
Municipal State Aid, State Aid Bonds, Tax Increment Financing and various other sources.
All funds assume there will be 550 homes constructed each year. The CIP also assumes the
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Construction Price Index.
Mr. Erickson indicated that the City of Lakeville has been providing water to the City of
Burnsville over the past few months due to maintenance of one of Burnsville's reservoirs.
• Because Lakeville charges the lowest water rate in Dakota County and Burnsville charges
one of the highest, the City of Burnsville is profiting from the water received from
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Lakeville. Mayor and Council Members believe policies need to be established regarding
neighboring communities utilizing our emergency water interconnects for extended
periods.
Staff discussed the proposal to rebuild the four 25-year old Bunker Hill tennis courts. The
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee recommended that minor repairs be done to the
existing four courts in addition to constructing two new courts in Bunker Hill Park and two
in Dodd Trail Park. The existing Dodd Trail Park hockey rink would be relocated to
Greenridge Park; the two proposed Dodd Trail tennis courts would be constructed where
the hockey rink currently resides. Staff believes the hockey rink would be better utilized in
Greenridge Park, where a significant number of children live. in the neighborhood. The
four existing courts at Bunker Hill would then be removed in 2002. The cost of
constructing four tennis courts is approximately $110,000, which could be financed from
the Park Development Fund.
Council Members directed staff to proceed with the minor repairs to the four
existing courts, construction of four additional courts (two at Bunker Hill and two
at Dodd Trail) and the. relocation of the Dodd Trail Park hockey rink to Greenridge
Park.
Discussion regarding vacancies on the Environmental Affairs Committee.
Prior to discussing the Environmental Affairs Committee vacancies, Mayor and Council
Members discussed the comments made by a Planning Commissioner Member at a recent
Planning Commission meeting.
Council Members discussed the applicants for the two vacancies on the Environmental
Affairs Committee, along with the previous proposal to modify the Environmental Affairs
Committee by creating a subcommittee of the Planning Commission.
After further discussion, Council Members directed staff to place the appointment
of Carl Skeps and Lowell Miller Stolte to the Environmental Affairs Committee on
an upcoming City Council agenda.
The City Council retreat was adjourned at 2:25 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
hn Henrien, Assistant to City Administrator
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