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Minutes
City of Lakeville
City Council Work Session
Monday, March 12, 200 @ 5:0o p.m.
In attendance: Mayor Holly Dahl and Council Members David Luick, Laurie Rieb, Wendy Wulff,
and Mark Bellows.
Also in attendance: City Administrator Steve Mielke, Assistant to City Administrator Brian
Anderson, City Engineer Keith Nelson, and Parks and Rec. Director Steve Michaud.
i. Lake Marion Development Discussion
Mr. Morey informed the City Council that since the joint work session between the City council,
Planning Commission, and Economic Development Commission on July io, 2006, staff has met
. with DNR representative to discuss their concerns regarding the proposed 59 unit, 304 story,
age restricted condominium building project on the northwest quadrant of Klamath Trail and
Kenwood Trail. The DNR representatives have indicated that they would legally challenge the
City's action if a variance was approved from the shoreland overlay district density
requirements. However, they indicated they may not oppose an increased development density
if the City were to adopt an ordinance restricting development on any one of the other DNR
regulated lakes within the City.
A density study prepared by NAC regarding the west portion of Lake Marion stated that all of
Lake Marion is currently classified as a recreational development lake. However, the portion of
the lake located west of the freeway has characteristics more fitting of a natural environment
lake. Therefore, NAC's conclusion was that the City consider an ordinance designating this
portion of Lake Marion as a natural environment lake given the existing characteristics of the
waterbody and the surrounding development pattern. The effect of such an action would be the
reduction of density in that area. Additionally, a density bank could be created and the density
could be moved to other areas of the City.
When presented with this option, the DNR representative indicated their support for an
ordinance that would designate the portion of Lake Marion located west of I-35 and south of
i85~ Street as a natural environment lake. Staff is planning to discuss the reclassification of this
portion of Lake Marion to a natural environment lake as part of the Comprehensive Plan Update
meeting for this district to be held on March 2~, 200. Feedback received as part of the Comp
Plan Update district meeting approved by the City Council prior to processing any requests,
including Mr. Schoeben's, for a transfer of development rights from the proposed density bank.
If the ordinance amendment is approved by the City Council, Mr. Schoeben could proceed with
his proposed condominium development as supported by the City Council, Planning
Commission and Economic Development Commission at the July io, 2006 joint work session.
City Council agreed with the recommendation as they felt it was awin/win for the residents and
the property owners involved and directed staff to proceed as outlined.
2. Proposed Property Maintenance Code
Mr. Anderson stated to the City Council that as portions of Lakeville's housing stock becomes
aged, the exterior of some of those homes and buildings are not being properly maintained by
the property owner for various reasons. Residents have recently contacted the City regarding
the exterior appearance of their neighbors home in hopes that these issues can be repaired in
order to keep up the housing value in the neighborhood. These issues regarding boarded up
windows and blistered paint don't fall under our current health and safety codes, thus become
very difficult to enforce. In researching how other cities deal with such issues and in talking to
the City attorney, staff is recommending the proposed Property Maintenance Code.
The proposed Property Maintenance Code shall apply to all existing residential and
nonresidential structures and all existing premises and constitute minimum requirements and
standards for premises, structures, equipment and facilities for light, ventilation, space, heating,
sanitation, protection from the elements, life safety, safety from fire and other hazards, and for
safe and sanitary maintenance; the responsibility of owners, operators and occupants; and the
occupancy of existing structures and premises.
The proposed Property Maintenance Code is a chapter of the 2006 International Code Family
that the City has adopted from in the past for their Building Inspections, Residential, Fire, and
Mechanical Codes. City inspections, planning, and fire departments have reviewed and
amended the proposed code so it conforms to current City code. Staff is expecting to use code
on a complaint basis only so as not to significantly increase staffs work load or impose upon
residents more than absolutely necessary. In addition, staff feels no need to modify the
enforcement process and recommends the City's current practice consisting of notice letters, a
citation, and then litigation if necessary.
Staff would also like City Council to consider two additional amendments regarding the exterior
storage of motor vehicles, trailers, boats, snowmobiles and seasonal service vehicles along with
reducing the maximum height of weeds and grass from 12 inches down to 8 inches. By
amending the exterior storage of motor vehicles, trailers, boats, snowmobiles and seasonal
service vehicles, staff will not have to wait 3o days to begin requesting compliance for removal
and will be able to seek compliance from the property owner where the vehicle is being stored.
Likewise, staff will be able the seek compliance from home owners where weeds and grass have
exceeded 8 inches instead of current 12 inch maximum height. Most of these homes where tall
weeds and grass become an issue are vacant and are in the process of being purchased. In both
instances, staff has been very successful in seeking compliance from those in violation.
City Council agreed with staffs recommendation and directed staff to proceed with the public
hearing process for the proposed amendments as outlined.
g. Kenrick Avenue Z~ail Improvements Study
Mr. Michaud informed the City Council that there were several options to consider for
completing the trail circling Lake Marion along Kenrick Avenue as outlined in the exhibits. The
costs associated with the major option ranged just above $ioo,ooo to over $500,000 depending
on the types of materials and design of the trail. The funding for the trail has not been
scheduled in the CIP and could potentially come from an additional revenue source supported
• by the residents in the future. After a brief discussion, City Council expressed their interest in
completing the trail; however, costs are an issue at this time and the project will have to be
reevaluated in the near future.
4. 200 - 2oii Draft Capital Improvement Plan
Mr. Nelson lead the discussion by outlining the projects scheduled in the 20o~-2oii Draft
Capital Improvement Plan. Significant projects to note are the 200 FIG Well i8; 200
Farmington Interceptor; 200 Ice Arena, Liquor Store, and Police Station; 2008 County Road
~o Interchange; 2008 Elko New Market Interceptor, Dakota Heights street reconstruction; 2oii
Cedar Avenue: Dodd-138th St. BRT; along with several reproofing projects and water tower
painting projects scheduled throughout the CIP.
Mr. Mielke stated that the City needs to stand firm with Apple Valley in making the County
finance more than the current 45/55 split for the BRT project. The City Council agreed with Mr.
Mielke and stated the County's road construction projects are causing Lakeville to raise their
taxes in order to fund a portion of these projects. City Council feels that the County should be
financing more of their road construction projects taking place in Lakeville so those costs can be
dispersed throughout the whole County.
Mr. Michaud outlined his CIP items including many of the park improvements as outlined in the
CIP. Mr. Feller outlined the financing for the CIP and explained two financing options for the
CIP items. The first option assumes a tax levy annual increase of 6% for operations. The
significant increase in the 200 tax levy is attributable to the $i.i9 million police station, $0.6~
million street reconstruction bonds over 20 years, and the $0.38 million worth of investment
bonds over three years. This would increase the City tax levy to 13.9% in 2008, 6.0% in 2009,
4.5% in 2oio, and 2.7% 2011.
The second option assumes there are no changes in the scheduled projects and that debt for
interchanges and collector streets increases to a 25 year term and the benefit repayment term
for street reclamation increases from three years to five years. This would increase the City tax
levy to 9.4% in 2008, 9.~% in 2009 3.3% in 2010, and 2.4% in 2011.
After a short discussion the City Council directed staff to pursue with the first option.
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Respectfully sub _, .
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Brian J. Berson
Assistant to City Administrator
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