HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-25-08 WSCity of Lakeville Council Work Session
August 25, 2008
In attendance:. Mayor Holly Dahl
Council Member Mark Bellows
Council Member Wendy Wulff
Council Member Laurie Rieb
Council Member Kerrin Swecker
Steve Mielke, City Administrator
Brian Anderson, Assistant to City Administrator
David Olson, Community and Economic Development Director
Dennis Feller, Finance Director
The meeting was called to order at 5:4o p.m.
Item i. Market Plaza Design Plans
Mr. Olson outlined the history of the Market Plaza project to the City Council and stated that
construction will begin as soon as possible after the bid is awarded. It is anticipated that the
majority of the construction work including all the hard surfaces and lighting will be completed
this fall while the landscaping, sod, park benches, trash receptacles, and bike racks may end up
being installed next spring.
• The final construction estimate for the project is $363,000. After deducting for the property
acquisition costs on the MAH property which was closed on July 3oth, there is still $420,000
available in CDA and Soil and Water Conservation District funds available for the project. The
remaining funds will be utilized for the outside landscape architecture design fees, soil tests and
other administrative and contingency costs associated with the project.
Final approval of the plans and specifications and authorization to advertise for bids is
scheduled for the September 2°d City Council meeting. This will be followed by a bid opening on
September gth with a bid award to be considered at the September 15th City Council meeting.
City Council directed staff to bring the item forward for consideration of approval at an
upcoming City Council meeting.
Item 2. aoo9-io Budget Discussion
Mr. Feller presented the 2oog Working Budget Review to the City Council. Council discussed
the budget with staff and agreed with staffs' budget proposal. Lakeville's Truth in Taxation
public hearing is proposed to be held on Monday, December 8th. The City Council will consider
adopting the levy and budget on Monday, December 15th.
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Briar~,J. An rson, Assistant to City Administrator
Dahl,
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