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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-25-02 WS,~ "~ • CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL RETREAT/WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 2002 Present: Mayor Bob Johnson, .Council Members Lynette Mulvihill, David Luick, Mark Bellows and Laurie Rieb; City Administrator Bob Erickson; Assistant to City Administrator John Hennen; Community and .Economic Development Director Dave Olson; Parks and Recreation Director Steve Michaud, City Engineer Keith Nelson; Finance Director Dennis Feller; Sun Current reporter Tim Bartlett; This Week/Life & Times reporter John Sucansky; and Deputy Clerk Judi Hawkins. ITEM NO. 1. REVIEW LIST OF PROJECTS/ISSUES COMPLETED IN 2001 AND ON-GOING PROJECTS. City Administrator Bob Erickson informed the Council that the Ciry has recently received the block count information from the 2000 census, which shows demographic information by block for every area of the city. Mr. Erickson feels it would be beneficial to have a professional demographer analyze the block .count information to create a .statistical summary of the information. There are unique statistical highlights and indicators that would be interesting and helpful in future planning, such as growth trends, senior population, etc. Block count figures from the 1990 census and from the 1994 special census could be used as benchmarks for comparison purposes. Council directed staff to obtain a quote from a demographic specialist for analysis of the 2000 census block count information. Council Member Rieb asked if the sale of the dry cleaners downtown would be affected by the acquisition of Marquette Bank by Wells Fargo. Ciry Administrator Bob Erickson stated that according to bank president Greg Peterka, Wells Fargo is committed to continuing the project. ITEM NO. 2. REVIEW AND DISCUSS 2002-2006 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN. City Engineer Keith Nelson briefed the City Council on the CIP for 2002-2006 as described in his memo dated February 15, 2002. Year 2002 Improvement Projects: ^ I-35/County Koad 60 interchange and Kenrick Ave. realignment Pha~-e I improvement~•. Mr. Nelson reviewed the revised plans for the southwest frontage road, which will go through several lots of the existing Knollwood Circle neighborhood in order to avoid wetland impacts: Phase I will include a portion of CR 60, improved signals, a new entrance into • TimberCrest, and realignment of frontage roads to the south. The project is on schedule Work Session/Retreat Minutes February 25, 2002 Page -2- for a May 10th bid opening. Mr. Nelson stated that the residents in the area have been very cooperative. Other 2002 projects discussed included: ^ CR 60: I-35 to Or~hurd Trail. ^ 185th Street sanitary seiner and water extension west of I-35. ^ I-3S/ 185th Street interchange. ^ Lift Station 23. ^ Ipava: 165th Street to 176th Street.. A neighborhood meeting was held on February 11, 2002 for this project. Ipava is being proposed to be widened to a 3-lane roadway. ^ County Koad 70/I-3S interchange preliminary design. The County has entered into an agreement with TKDA. A project manager has .also been hired by Dakota County and .will be funded by the Ciry with TIF funds. ^ Well No. 16, currently being built near 190th Street. ^ Comprehensive Water Plan update. As part of the update, a future well site has been identified in the proposed Crossroads Addition. There is also a possibility of a new water tower to be located at the southwest quadrant of Cedar Avenue and Dodd Blvd., which would replace the Valley Park water tower. ^ Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan update. The Finance Director will also start looking at the City's trunk charges for water and sewer. Early indications are that the water trunk fund connection fee will need to be increased with sanitary sewer connection charge being decreased. ^ Lift Station No. 8 rehabilitation. The project will be re-bid following City Council's rejection of previous bids. ^ Wetland Inventory and ProjectManagement. The study is approximately half finished. ^ Storm Treatment Systems (Stormceptor~). Three stormceptors are proposed this year to treat storm water -one in Antlers Park and two in Oak Shores Park. ^ Storm Sewer land acquisition. ^ Public Works Maintenance Faczlity architectural study. ^ Fire Station No. 4. City Council will be asked to consider the extension of sewer and water to Fire Station No. 4 at a cost of approximately $64,800. ' Seal coating in Airlake Industrial Park will include everything south of 210th Street that was not overlaid last year. Year 2003 Improvement Projects: ^ Land acquisition for Public I,Y>okslPark Maintenance .Faczlity. The preferred site is the southwest quadrant of Cedar Avenue and Dodd Blvd. Bob Erickson recommended that the liquor funds be appropriated for the purchase of the property. There is a possibility that the current facility will be retained for the purpose of cold storage, .which would . eliminate some construction costs at the new facility. It is estimated that there will be a Work Session/Retreat Minutes February 25, 2002 Page -3- • savings of $400,000 every ten years in transportation costs, fuel, etc. by constructing the facility at the more centrally located site. ^ Klamath Trail Phase III project Year 2004 Improvement Projects: ^ I-35/County Koad 60 Interchange -Phase II ^ Start construction of Public lYlorkslPark Maintenance .Faczlity ^ Dell No. 17 Year 2005 Improvement Projects: ^ 175th Street.• Junelle Path to Ipava. Staff's recommendation is to reconstruct 175~h St. and add one more lane in 2005 rather than overlay the street. This is being postponed until 2005 since Municipal State Aid can be used if the roadway is at least 20 years old. Due to funding and right of way restrictions, only three lanes will be constructed instead of four. Bob E. suggested that following the adoption of the CIP by City Council, a letter be sent to all 175" Street property owners to adequately notify them of the improvement project planned for 2005. Mr. Nelson also stated a developer of a proposed shopping center on 176" Street and Junelle had hired their own traffic consultant, at the suggestion of the City. The results of their study were similar to the one conducted by the City. In answer to a question by Council Member Luick, Mr. Erickson stated there would be pedestrian crossing signal included as part of the project. ^ Dell No. 11 rehabilitation. Mr. Nelson discussed the possible closing of Well #2 due to the high levels of radium in the water slightly exceeding maximum allowed levels. Redevelopment of the well might be attempted before closing it, to see if the levels decrease. Mr. Nelson also indicated a well collection pipe could be extended to wells #2 and #4. By blending water and the .treatment process, the radium levels would be reduced below maximum standards which would allow the well to stay in service. Council Member Mulvihill would like staff to provide information on radium and what health concerns are evident if levels are too high. Year 2006 Improvement Projects: ^ I-35/County Load 50. Finance Director Dennis Feller briefed the City Council on funding for the 2002-2006 Capital Improvement Program. The unencumbered State Aid fund allotments in 2002 and 2003 are proposed to be appropriated to the improvement projects associated with the CSAH 60/I-35 improvements. Other 2002 CIP projects will be funded with cash on hand from the Public Works Reserve Fund, Storm Sewer Trunk Fund, Water Trunk Fund, Sanitary Sewer Trunk Fund and the Park Development Fund. The only significant debt in • the CIP will be $2.2 million for the construction of Fire Station No. 4. Future .liquor fund Work Session/Ketreat Minutes February 25, 2002 Page -4- • profits will be appropriated to the repayment of the Fire Station #4 debt. The final payment for Fire Station No. 3 will be made in 2003. Parks and Recreation Director Steve .Michaud presented the Park Dedication Budget to the. City Council. Mr. Michaud stated that the rapid growth of the city has created strong demand for park and trail facilities adjacent to new development. The City continues to follow the approved Comprehensive Parks, Trails and Open Space System Plan. It has been the policy to complete trail development at the time of road improvements, which minimizes costs and guarantees that trail projects are completed in a timely manner. Mr. Michaud stated that residential Park Dedication. fees should be reviewed each year and is recommending a 5.6% increase in residential Park Dedication fees, based on land value increases within- the City of Lakeville and the need to achieve system wide improvements consistent with the Comprehensive Parks and Open Space System Plan. The increase would only be applied to new preliminary plats. The proposed increase is less than increases in property values which have increased to double digits. Mr. Michaud is proposing the purchase of galvanized frames for picnic tables, which would save the Park Dept. money in future replacement costs. Anew arsenic-free treated wood product is also being considered for the benches and tops of the picnic tables. Trace amounts of arsenic have been commonly used in wood treatment in the past. Council Member Luick asked Mr. Michaud to verify if there .were any local companies that could manufacture the- picnic table frames. Mayor Johnson asked if recycled plastic lumber products were still being used. Steve M. stated that there were some maintenance issues and tables constructed of that material were best suited for a location under a shelter, rather than in direct sunlight. Proposed 2002 projects include the. Park ID signage program with new signs at Orchard Lake Park, Orchard Lake Beach and Oak Shores Park; tree planting, STS projects; .and playground replacements at Lone Oak, Foxborough, and Kenmore Park. Proposed 2002 projects also include: ^ Klamath Traihvay Phase III -discussed earlier. ^ Aronson Park shelter renovation project, with matching .funds from the Lakeville Girls Fastpitch Softball Association. ^ Ojf--leash dog park. Mr. Michaud stated there is growing demand for such a facility in Lakeville; however, this project is on hold, waiting to see if Dakota County opens similar facilities. ^ Skate Park: Mr. Michaud stated that Skateboarding has become more popular than baseball and the Burnsville skate park has a large number of participants. Bob Erickson • stated that as afree-standing facility a skate park could be considered an attractive nuisance and would be .better suited as part of a community center, where it could be lY/ork Session/Retreat Minutes February 25, 2002 Page -S- • more easily managed, and has the potential of being a good revenue source. Mayor Johnson stated a skate park would serve a small group and might be more suitable for private enterprise or for apublic/private partnership. Council Member Bellows requested staff to obtain operational information regarding the new private indoor Burnsville skate park facility. Council Member Mulvihill stated that kids build their own ramps and jumps in the streets. and therefore is a traffic hazard. A joint venture. might. be the best opportunity to get a facility built. Council Member Bellows stated that from his own children's experience, the skateboarding age group is approximately 12 to 15. Mayor Johnson stated that, given the condition of both the state and local economies, he would have a difficult time supporting the funding of the skate park or the off-leash dog park. ^ King Park drainage ^ Aronson Park sewer line hookup. Village Creek development has created an opportunity to connect to City sewer. Water hookup will not be available until connections run easterly along 202nd Street. ^ Redevelopment of Valley Lake Park. Project would include moving the beach to the north side of the park. If and when a community center is built, there .will be a high demand to include an aquatic center. This would diminish the need for three beaches in Lakeville and it will need to be determined if Valley Lake and/or Orchard Lake beach should close. It might be more prudent to postpone the redevelopment until it is determined whether a community center will become a reality in the near future. Bob E. also stated that the construction of 800 proposed additional residential units on the north side of 160~h Street in Apple Valley has the potential to greatly impact the use of Valley Lake Park. Council Member 1Nlulvihill stated that there is a large youth population in the area who .use the beach heavily and don't have transportation to other areas of the city. Mayor Johnson stated he feels it would be more economical to have an aquatic center that can be used all year, as opposed to investing a lot of money on a beach which can only be used for two or three months of the year. A community center would also serve the needs of a variety of citizen interests. Steve M. stated that the Inver Grove Heights community center has been very well supported by the community. Bob Erickson suggested that a "Blue Ribbon" community center feasibility study committee be formed. The process could be similar to the Arts Center project and start with a good resource person who would identify user groups, gather information regarding the recent public/private .partnerships with LifeTime Fitness in Plymouth and Savage and move to a design stage and begin to determine costs. A specific plan and a mutual understanding would be of the utmost importance. Several potential sites were mentioned. Mayor Johnson is in favor of maximizing use of tax dollars, serving thousands rather than hundreds of residents utilizing current beach facilities and further stated he is in favor of proceeding with • the preparation of a feasibility study for a community center. ~ V Work Session/RetrratMinute.r February 25, 2002 • Page -6- City Council directed staff to use the funds proposed for a dog park and a skate park for a community center feasibility study and to begin the process of completing the study. Lakevilla Neighborhood Park: A 12-acre park site on the west side of 35-W. A grant is being written to assist with development of the proposed park. The park is proposed as part of the Prairie Lake Plat. ^ Bunker Hill and Dodd Trail tennis courts. ITEM NO.3. REVIEW KLAMATH TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY. The Klamath Trailway feasibility .study was completed in December. The estimated project cost is $353,300, however, if the design skirted the wetlands, there could be a substantial cost savings. The process for achieving this design might take a significant amount of time since easements and right of way need to be acquired from several property owners. The completion of this trailway will have regional significance with connections to Lebanon Hills Park and Murphy-Hanrehan Park. Mayor Johnson stated that trails are a good investment for all ages and usable all year and it is important to complete the project. Council Member Luick asked Steve M. to verify the design in the area of Trinity Church. Steve Michaud stated that several major County/City trail projects will be coming up in the next two to four years and there will be a couple of land preservation/acquisition projects. Staff feels it is important to keep up with costs by raising the residential park dedication fees.. The last park bond referendum was ten. years ago and staff asked Council to also begin considering the possibility of scheduling a referendum for a time when .the school district is not on the ballot. A referendum could fund the condemnation of the Bury property on the west side of Lake Marion in addition to the Antlers Park expansion. ITEM NO. 4. DISCUSS RECOGNITION~SPOTLIGHT ON LAxEVILLE BUSINESSES. The purpose of this program is to educate the residents on a variety of businesses in the community and the important roles they play. It is suggested that a member of the EDC introduce two or three businesses at the beginning of each Council meeting and give a brief presentation about each of them. The program would start with Progressive Rail, Lakeville's Business of the Year. Council Member Mulvihill stated that she feels not more than two businesses should be highlighted at each meeting and suggested a video if possible with footage of the business. • City Council directed staff to proceed with the "Spotlight on Lakeville Businesses" program and to present each highlighted business with a framed memento. a . ' Work Session/ Ketreat Minutes February 25, 2002 Page -7- • ITEM NO. 5. SCHNEIDERMAN'S FURNITURE REQUEST REGARDING WATER AND SEWER CONNECTION CHARGES. Mayor Johnson reported that he had met with Mr. Schneiderman following the last Council work session. Mr. Schneiderman refuses to place value on the land donated by HOM and continues to feel that he was not treated justly or given the same consideration on fees and credits as was given to HOM Furniture by the City of Lakeville. Bob E. had gone to the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Division last year to appeal the charges for all furniture stores, but to no avail. The Mayor and City Council feel that all negotiations were handled in an equitable manner and there is no valid reason to consider refunding water and sewer connection fees based on SAC units to Schneiderman's. ITEM NO. 6. OTHER BUSINESS. City Council Members received copies of applications for vacancies on various advisory committees. City Council directed staff to schedule an interview with Steve Wicks for the Hunting Subcommittee alternate vacancy prior to the next Council meeting. ITEM NO. 7. ADJOURN. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM. Respectfully submitted, ;~ ~~~. ~ udi R. Hawkins, Deputy Clerk •