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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-16-10Also Present: CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 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 Laurie Rieb Absent: Council Member Mark Bellows Presentations /Introductions FEBRUARY 16, 2010 Elliott Knetsch, Assistant City Attorney Steve Mielke, City Administrator Tom Vonhof, Police Chief Keith Nelson, City Engineer David Olson, C.E.D. Director Dennis Feller, Finance Director Steve Michaud, Parks Recreation Director Charlene Friedges, City Clerk Chief Nelson introduced 15 firefighters who have successfully completed their two -year probationary period with the Lakeville Fire Department. David Olson presented the 2009 Economic Development Annual Report. Steve Michaud presented the 2009 Annual Report of the Parks Recreation Department. Chief Vonhof presented the January Police Department monthly report. Citizens' Comments None Consent Agenda 10.11 Motion was made by Rieb, seconded by Miller to approve the consent agenda items as follows: a. Claims for payment. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 16, 2010 Page 2 b. Minutes of the February 1, 2010 City Council meeting and the January 25 and February 8 Council work sessions. c. Resolution No. 10 -14 approving financing of LOGIS public safety software application. d. Resolution No. 10 -15 authorizing submittal of capital improvement grant application to Minnesota DNR for Ritter Farm Park cross country ski trail improvements, Phase 2. e. Contract with Rent -N -Save Portable Services for portable restrooms. f. Lease Agreement with Ag Power Enterprises, Inc. for mowing equipment. g. Siren Maintenance Contract with Ready Watt Electric. h. Renewal of tree work licenses for Oleson's Tree Service, S S Tree Specialists, Valley Tree Service and Tree Top Clearing, Inc. i. Special home occupation permit to allow a physical therapy business at 16535 Hutchinson Drive. j. Resolution No. 10 -16 authorizing the sale of city and forfeited vehicles. k. Appointment of Jerry Zell to the Parks, Recreation Natural Resources Committee and Kristina Murto to the Lakeville Area Arts Center Board as alternate members for one -year terms. Resolution No. 10 -17 concerning the Lakeville Area Arts Center Board. m. Change meeting time for February 22, 2010 City Council work session to 4:00 p.m. n. Professional Services Agreement with Lakeville Police Chaplain Services. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 16, 2010 Page 3 Item 7 Public Assessment Hearing on Code Violations Mayor Dahl opened the public hearing to consider proposed assessments for City ordinance and public maintenance code violations at 7439 165th Street West. The City Clerk attested to legal notice being duly published and mailed. Finance Director Dennis Feller presented the proposed assessment for contractual mowing of weeds and grass and incurred labor and equipment charges to remove rubbish. The total amount proposed to be assessed to the parcel is $1,144.82. There were no questions or comments. 10.12 Motion was made by Rieb, seconded by Swecker to close the public hearing. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. 10.13 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Swecker to approve Resolution No. 10 -18 adopting assessment No. 1269 for City ordinance and public maintenance code violations at 7439 165th Street West. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. Item 8 Cedar Avenue Bus Rapid Transit Corridor City Engineer Keith Nelson asked the City Council to consider a Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County for right -of -way acquisition, highway and transitway construction, signal construction, utility relocation and streetscape improvements for the Cedar Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Corridor. He explained that the City of Lakeville will be responsible for 2.58% of the construction costs and right -of -way acquisition, which is estimated at $358,000. He explained that Dakota County will front -end the City's share of cost without interest until 2014 when the City has available state aid funding. In addition, the City will share in contract administration and inspection costs for the highway improvements, which is estimated at $100,000. Lakeville's total cost is estimated at $458,000. Kristine Elwood, Project Manager, Dakota County Transportation Department, explained that the Cedar Avenue transitway will connect Lakeville to the Mall of America, and the downtowns, by a bus rapid transit system that will operate on the shoulders of Cedar Avenue. Improvements along Cedar Avenue will include landscaping, decorative concrete borders and benches, retaining walls and privacy fences. The CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 16, 2010 Page 4 City will be responsible for maintaining the aesthetic elements of the project. Ms. Elwood explained the project cost breakdown and funding sources, which include Federal, State, County Transit Improvement Board and local funds. Utility work, resulting in temporary lane closures, and bidding will take place in the fall of 2010. Major construction and permanent lane closures in Lakeville will take place in the spring through the fall of 2011. Ms. Elwood indicated that Dakota County will host public meetings to discuss the project on February 18 and March 18 at the Dakota County Western Service Center in Apple Valley. She further stated that public informational meetings will be held monthly throughout the project. Mr. Mielke explained that overhead utility lines on the east side of Cedar Avenue will be buried with this project. Also, new signal systems will be constructed at Glacier Way and at Griffin Trail /Upper 164th Street. Access modifications include a three quarter intersection at 162nd Street /167th Street and right -in /right -out only at Upper 167th Street. These improvements will improve the overall speed and safety along the corridor. 10.14 Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by Rieb to approve a Joint Powers Agreement with the Dakota County Department of Transportation for right -of -way acquisition, highway and transitway construction, signal construction, utility relocation and streetscape improvements for the Cedar Avenue Bus Rapid Transit, Improvement Project 08 -12. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. New Business none Announcements Mayor Dahl read a letter to the City of Lakeville from the Mayor of Coral Gables, Florida, commending the Lakeville North High School Marching Band on their participation in the Jr. Orange Bowl Parade Winter Ritter Fest at Ritter Farm Park, February 28 Chaplaincy Benefit Concert at the Arts Center, February 28 Mayor Dahl adjourned the meeting at 8:27 p.m. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 16, 2010 Page 5 Respectfully submitted,