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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-28-06 WS,^ Minutes City of Lakeville Council Work Session Monday, August 28, 2006 / 4:30 PM City Hall -Marion Conference Room In attendance: Mayor Robert Johnson, Council Members David Luick, Mark Bellows, Laurie Rieb, .and Wendy Wulff. Also in attendance: City Administrator Steve Mielke; Community and Economic Development Director Dave Olson; Parks and .Recreation Director Steve Michaud; City Engineer Keith Nelson; Assistant to City Administrator Brian Anderson. Item #1. Valley Lake Park Parks and Recreation Director Steve Michaud updated Council on the Valley Lake Park improvements. Northfield Construction is currently building the three buildings which are about 60% complete. The contractor plans to complete this building along with the buildings at King and Prairie Lake Parks prior to winter. Regarding other proposed improvements to the park, the City's consultant, HTPO is in the process of completing plans and specifications. Proposed improvements include items such as the construction of a new park entrance road off of Garrett -Path, parking lot (including rain garden), two picnic shelters, two sand volleyball courts, additional trails, overlaying and widening of existing trails, relocation and construction of new beach to the north side of the lake. Bidding will commence shortly and the improvements are expected to be complete in the summer of 2007. Item #2. Miracle Field Proposal Parks and Recreation Director Steve Michaud had provided the Council with information regarding the Miracle League. The league is a facility for handicapped children, which has become a national program. The first field was built this year in Blaine and a field has recently opened in Rochester. The Miracle League approached Lakeville Baseball and the City of Lakeville with a request to assist them in getting a field south of theriver. The LBA would like to offer organized activities for disabled youth and adults and make that part of their regular programming. The LBA would do the scheduling for the field. The LBA has committed to helping this group has been working with the .Parks Department to establish a possible location. A possible site at Kings Park is being discussed and Mr. Michaud feels there is adequate space for the field and it is in 0 Council Work Session Minutes August 28, 2006 Page -2- U close proximity to other park amenities such as restrooms. The field is comprised of a durable material which should last for 15 years and require minimal maintenance. If City Council approves the field in concept, the Miracle League will actually do the necessary fundraising. Council Member Wulff asked if parking would be adequate at that site. Mr. Michaud stated that parking has been expanded at the site and there should be enough to accommodate the additional field. More parking is also planned as part of future park expansion. Council expressed support for the concept and directed staff to continue to work with the LBA on the preparation of a formal plan for Council consideration. Item #3. Lakeville Liquors Galaxie Store Liquor Operations Director Brenda Visnovec presented Council with an update on the progress of the Galaxie store. City Council endorsed the proposal in March and since that time several neighborhood meetings have been held. There have been some minimal interior design changes by the architect which will not add any cost to the project but will benefit store by making more efficient use of space. Some landscape screening has also been added to enhance the project. The store is still on track to be bid in January and open in September 2007. Council asked staff to keep them updated on the Galaxie Liquor Store progress. Item #4. Ice Arena Construction Project Finance Director Dennis Feller stated that since the JPA was approved in July, followed by the authorization of the architectural firm of Ankenny-Kell to prepare the design development and plans and specifications. The arena will have seating for 835 spectators and parking to accommodate 358 vehicles. There are currently three full-size soccer fields and six smaller ones that need to be relocated. Available space will accommodate three large fields and two small -staff is looking for an area where additional fields can be constructed. A Conditional Use Permit will be ready for Council consideration at the first meeting in October. HRA will issue Lease Revenue bonds to finance the project. The project will be bid with two bid packages. Staff anticipates that with the slow-down of the construction industry, bids should be favorable and the project will stay within the $9.~ million budget. Council directed staff to continue to keep them updated on the ice arena project. Item #5. Review 2007-08 Proposed Budget and Tax Levy Council Work Session Minutes August 28, 2006 • Page -3- Finance Director Dennis Feller provided a detailed overview of the 2007-2008 preliminary budget expenditures and revenues as outlined in the packet. City Council agreed with the proposed budget. Mr. Feller then outlined four options to the Council regarding 2007 tax levy as outlined in the packet. After much discussion, the City .Council agreed in keeping taxes low and directed staff to bring forth a proposal keeping. 2007 City taxes under 7.9 percent and put .more towards paying down Certificates of Indebtedness. Item #6. Other Business There was no other business. Item #7. Adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Judith R. Hawkins, Deputy Clerk