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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-21-09CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 21, 2009 Mayor Dahl called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was given. Present: Mayor Holly Dahl Council Member Kerrin Swecker Council Member Kevin Miller Council Member Mark Bellows Council Member Laurie Rieb Also Present: Roger Knutson, City Attorney Steve Mielke, City Administrator Tom Vonhof, Police Chief Keith Nelson, City Engineer David Olson, CED Director Dennis Feller, Finance Director Steve Michaud, Parks Recreation Director Daryl Morey, Planning Director Chris Petree, Operations Maintenance Director Charlene Friedges, City Clerk Additional agenda information None Presentations /Introductions Steve Michaud presented the November monthly report of the Parks Recreation Department. Chief Vonhof presented the November Police Department monthly report. Citizens' Comments None Consent Agenda 09.90 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Swecker to approve the consent agenda items as follows: a. Claims for payment. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 21, 2009 Page 2 b. Minutes of the December 7, 2009 City Council meeting, December 14, 2009 special Council meeting and the November 23, 2009 Council work session. c_ Janitorial contract addendums with Marsden Building Maintenance, Osland Building Maintenance and Multi- Services, Inc. d. Resolution No. 09-111 amending the 2009 budget. e. Resolution No. 09 -1 12 adopting the 2010 Schedule of Fees. f. Receive application of Pelagalli Foods, d.b.a. Casa Nostra Pizzeria Ristorante, for a wine and on -sale 3.2% malt liquor license at 20198 Heritage Drive. g. Renewal of mixed municipal solid waste recyclable material collector licenses for 2010. h. Resolution No. 09 -113 establishing rules and rental fees for use of City athletic facilities. i. Resolution No. 09 -1 14 establishing rules and rental fees for use of City shelters, buildings and park property. j. Resolution No. 09 -1 15 establishing rental policies and fees for use of Lakeville Senior Citizens Center. k. Municipal solid waste and recyclable material collection contract with Dick's Sanitation, Inc. Landscape maintenance contracts with Jeff Reisinger Lawn Service, Inc. m. Resolution No. 09-116 approving City of Lakeville Investment Policy. n. Renewal of standard engineering agreements with Barr Engineering, Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc., SRF Consulting Group, Toltz King Duvall Anderson and Associates, and WSB Associates for 2010. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 21, 2009 Page 3 o. Acceptance of improvements and final payment to Pember Companies for Improvement Project 08 -07. Acceptance of improvements and final payment to FPI Paving Contractors, Inc. for Improvement Project 09 -01. Change Order No. 1 with McNamara Contracting, Inc. for Improvement Project 09 -02. r. Reappointment of Bart Davis, Rick Bussler (Ex- officio) and Joe Blee (Alternate) to the Planning Commission; and reappointment of Howard Lovelace, Thomas Goodwin and Bob Boerschel to the Parks Recreation Natural Resources Committee. s. Ordinance No. 861 amending Title 3, Chapter 1 of the Lakeville City Code concerning alcoholic beverages. t. Joint Powers Agreement with the South Metro Drug Task Force. u. Resolution No. 09 -117 accepting donation of a holiday tree. v. Assignment of Jamesdale Estates development agreement from Tradition Development Corporation to D.I. of Edina, LLC. w. St. Francis Woods 3 -year preliminary plat extension. x. Agreement for Planning Services with Northwest Associated Consultants. y. Resolution No. 09 -1 18 accepting proposals and awarding cleaning contract to Perfection Plus, Inc. for the Central Maintenance Facility. z. Standard Service Agreement with Dakota Pet Hospital to provide animal control services to the Lakeville Police Department. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 21, 2009 Page 4 Item 7 Ordinance Adopting Fees Item 8 Resolution Adopting 2010 Tax Levy Item 9 Resolution Adopting 2010 Budget Finance Director Dennis Feller presented the proposed 2010 budget and highlighted the various factors affecting the budget, such as the current state of the economy, loss of Market Value Homestead Credit from the State of Minnesota, a Metro Transit levy in the amount of $743,000 per year and other budget adjustments, which included the elimination of 18 City staff positions in 2008 and 2009. Mr. Feller highlighted adjustments to the budget since the preliminary budget was adopted on September 14 Those budget adjustments included the elimination of a franchise fee, a youth sports surcharge increase, Dakota Communications Center rebate and an additional $40,000 staffing adjustment in the Planning Department as discussed at the Council's December 18th work session. The proposed 2010 tax levy, therefore, is $24,041,653, which represents a 2.2% increase over 2009. Mr. Feller explained the shift in the tax burden to property that did not see a 7.75% decrease in market valuation. He explained that the overall majority of commercial and industrial property in Lakeville did not see an increase in market value; therefore, those properties will see a 2.2% increase in the City's share of their taxes. Mr. Feller highlighted the proposed fee changes as discussed at the December 14th public hearing. Council Member Bellows stated he is opposed to the budget as presented and feels that government should learn to live more within its means. He pointed out that home builders and developers are being hit with both increased fees and increased taxes, and tax increases are disincentives to development. He stated the businesses that are surviving the economy are restructuring and streamlining, and he feels the City also needs to streamline and identify its essential services and the role of municipal government. Council Member Rieb thanked Mr. Feller, Mr. Mielke and all department directors for making adjustments to the budget. She also thanked the residents and the business community for following the process and providing input. She stated that her decision with respect to the budget CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 21, 2009 Page 5 comes down to a balance between low taxes and the quality of life for Lakeville residents and businesses. Council Member Swecker stated she feels comfortable with the budget as presented. For the quality of life and the future of this community, she stated the City Council and staff have done the very best that they can with this budget. Council Member Miller also thanked the City staff, business community and Chamber representatives and stated that all must continue to work together to meet the needs and desires of the entire community. The budget as presented maintains an appropriate balance between core and non -core services. Adjustments have been made that affected almost every department. While Lakeville's fees and spending levels, per capita, are the lowest in the state, the Council and staff should continue its diligence in the budget process. Mayor Dahl stated the Council is grateful for the community's input and will continue to look at ways the City can do better with less. 09.91 Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by Rieb to adopt Ordinance No. 862 adopting fees, and Summary of Ordinance No. 862 for publication. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Dahl, Swecker, Rieb, Miller. Nay, Bellows. 09.92 Motion was made by Rieb, seconded by Miller to approve Resolution No. 09-119 adopting the 2010 Tax Levy in the amount of $24,041,653. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Swecker, Rieb, Miller, Dahl. Nay, Bellows. 09.93 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Swecker to approve Resolution No. 09 -120 approving the 2010 Budget, with a $40,000 reduction in the Planning Department expenditures. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Rieb, Miller, Dahl, Swecker. Nay, Bellows. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 21, 2009 Page 6 Item 10 Resolution Setting 2010 Regular Council Meeting Dates The Council concluded that all regular meetings should begin at 7:00 p.m., consistent with past practice. 09.94 Motion was made by Bellows, seconded by Swecker to approve Resolution No. 09 -121 setting dates of regular City Council meetings in 2010. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. New business none Announcements Information on the City's website pertaining to advisory committee vacancies January 15th is the application deadline Holiday hours Christmas and New Years Next regular City Council meeting January 4, 2010 Mayor Dahl adjourned the meeting at 8:21 p.m. Respectfully submitted,