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Minutes
City of Lakeville
City Council Work Session
Monday, October i, 200 @ 7:3o p.m.
Marion Conference Room, Lakeville City Hall
In attendance: Mayor Holly Dahl and Council Members Wendy Wulff, Laurie Rieb,
Mark Bellows and Kerrin Swecker.
Also in attendance: City Administrator Steve Mielke, Community and Economic
Development Director David Olson, Liquor Director Brenda Visnovec, Finance Director
Dennis Feller, City Engineer Keith Nelson and City Clerk Char Friedges.
• i. Cedar Avenue Liquor Store Sale
Ms. Visnovec stated the City received two proposals for the purchase of the Cedar
Avenue liquor store. A Letter of Intent to purchase the property was submitted by
Pilgrim Dry Cleaners, Inc. for $ i. i million. A Purchase Agreement was submitted by
Paster Enterprises, LLC in the amount of $i million. Staff presented acounter-offer to
Paster Enterprises in the amount of $ i. i million; however, Paster Enterprises has not
yet responded. Two other offers were submitted, however, they were both below $i
million.
Staff explained that Paster Enterprises owns the Lakeville Crossing Planned Unit
Development (PUD) located at i6oth Street and Cedar Avenue. Through the purchase of
the Lakeville Liquors parcel, which would be incorporated into the Lakeville Crossing
PUD, Lakeville Crossing would gain signage onto Cedar Avenue. Paster Enterprises
feels this will significantly help in attracting a new anchor tenant for the existing vacant
Kowalski's building.
Given the fact that Lakeville Crossing is a gateway to the community, council members
felt that the Paster Enterprises proposal would offer a greater overall benefit to the
community, if their offer was equal to or close to the other offer.
2. Dakota County Capital Improvement Plan
Mr. Nelson presented the proposed Dakota County 2008-2012 Capital Improvement
Program (CIF). He stated the County is requesting that the City adopt a resolution
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October 1, 200
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supporting the proposed CIP, which includes improvements to Dodd Boulevard and
1$5th Street. He explained that funding for the Dodd Boulevard improvement is
proposed to be covered 55 % by the County and 45 % by the City, consistent with the
County's funding formula. Dakota County previously applied for federal funding for
improvements to Dodd Boulevard and was declined. Mr. Nelson stated the
reconstruction of Dodd Boulevard from Hayes Avenue to 194th Street and the
reconstruction of County Road 5o from Orchard Trail to County Road 6o and County
Road 6o from Orchard Trail to Ipava Avenue was added to the County's CIP at the
request of City staff due to current congestion and safety concerns.
Council Member Wulff expressed concern with utilizing City funds, thus resulting in a
local property tax increase, to pay for improvements to County roads.
Mr. Mielke stated Dakota County's policy is to fund road improvements with existing
revenue. The County does not borrow money for transportation purposes. If the
funding is not utilized in Lakeville, the County will move that funding to another project.
Council Member Rieb pointed out that in addition to Life Time Fitness, the City is
constructing its new police station on Dodd Boulevard. For safety reasons, she felt that
the City should make every effort to improve this roadway.
• Council Member Wulff suggested the City apply for State local road improvement
funding. Mr. Mielke stated he would research that option to find out if that money can
be applied by a City to a County road.
Mayor Dahl suggested the City continue to work with County Commissioner Krause in
an attempt to change the County's funding formula for transportation improvements.
Council members suggested the City submit a formal request to Dakota County on this
matter and initiate a formal discussion with county officials, getting other cities in the
county involved.
g. Liquor License Patio Endorsement
Mr. Olson highlighted a proposed amendment to the City's liquor ordinance establishing
a patio endorsement. The ordinance is being proposed as a result of the Freedom to
Breathe Act, which became effective October 1St. The new law prohibits smoking
indoors in public places. Staff has held several meetings on this matter in an effort to
address potential adverse impacts on residential property if a liquor license
establishment constructs and operates an outdoor patio where food and/or alcohol is
served. To date, Babe's Sportsbar & Grill is the only licensed establishment that has
approached City staff with a patio proposal. Green Mill, Chart House, Harry's Cafe,
Copper Bleu and Rudy's Redeye Grill currently have outdoor patios and are not located
in close proximity to residential property. The proposed patio endorsement would not
• apply to existing license holders that have been authorized to sell or consume alcoholic
beverages outdoors until their license is renewed.
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Council members agreed that the regulations outlined in the proposed policy should be
applied to all license holders equally.
Council Member Bellows asked for clarification with respect to noise and outdoor
entertainment provisions.
Council Member Swecker asked for clarification with respect to parking requirements
for the additional seating.
4. Personnel Committee Appointment
Mr. Mielke stated that historically a mayor or council member with less than one year
seniority has not served on the City Council's Personnel Committee. Council Member
Bellows currently serves on the committee. There is a vacancy due to the resignation of
Council Member Luick. Council Member Swecker expressed an interest in serving. It
was decided that Council Member Rieb would serve the remainder of 200 through
December 2008. Council Member Swecker would take Council Member Bellows' place
in January 2008.
5. Planning Commission Vacancy
As a result of Kerrin Swecker's appointment to the City Council, there currently exists a
vacancy on the Planning Commission. The alternate member has agreed to fill in for the
remainder of this year. However, he is not interested in serving as a regular member.
The City Council authorized staff to advertise the vacancy in November so that an
appointment can be made in December or January when all committee reappointments
are made.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
Charlene Friedges
City Clerk
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