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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-02-10CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 2010 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 Mark Bellows Council Member Kerrin Swecker Council Member Laurie Rieb Council Member Kevin Miller Also Present: Elliott Knetsch, City Attorney Steve Mielke, City Administrator Tom Vonhof, Police Chief Keith Nelson, City Engineer Dennis Feller, Finance Director David Olson, C.E.D. Director Steve Michaud, Parks & Recreation Director Chris Petree, Operations & Maintenance Director Daryl Morey, Planning Director Judi Hawkins, Deputy Clerk Additional Agenda Information There was no additional information for consent agenda Items. Presentations /Introductions a. Presentation of a Police Chief's Award of Merit Chief Vonhof presented a Police Chief's Award of Merit to 16 -year old Samuel Romain in recognition of his quick action in administering life- saving CPR when his neighbor suffered sudden cardiac arrest. Susan Long, ALF Ambulance, presented certificates to EMS personnel who were also involved in this incident. Mr. Romain credited the Heart Restart program for providing the necessary CPR training. Mr. Terry Hanson, whose life was saved, was also present. b. Presentation to 360 Communities Steve Michaud introduced Scout leader James Neild, and LAAC pottery instructor JoAnn Andres, coordinator of the "Empty Bowls" program. Their efforts during the Pan- O -Prog food drive helped to raise a total of $700. Mr. Steve Haschig of 360 Communities was present to accept the check. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 2, 2010 Page 2 C. Spotlight on Business - Highview Hills Economic Development Commission member Tom Smith presented the Spotlight on Business, Highview Hills. Housing Director David Smith, representing owner Walker Methodist, stated that this is Lakeville's only senior housing facility offering a continuum of care, where residents can progress to more advanced levels as their needs change. Highview Hills has been open for nearly one year and employs a staff of 85. d. Operations & Maintenance - monthly report Chris Petree presented the July monthly report of the Operations & Maintenance Department. Among the highlighted items were the seal coating program and the repairs needed on well #2. e. Proclamation for Night to Unite Council Member Rieb read the Proclamation proclaiming August 3, 2010 as Night to Unite in the City of Lakeville. Chief Vonhof stated that there are currently 65 neighborhood parties registered. Citizens' Comments None Consent Agenda City Administrator Mielke highlighted item 6.f. The South Metro Storm Swim Club's third annual triathlon at Antlers Park on August 15th may create heavier than usual traffic in the area. Previous events have not caused any inconvenience for the public. 10.46 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Rieb, to approve the consent agenda items as follows: a. Claims for payment. b. Minutes of the July 19, 2010 City Council meeting. C. Final acceptance of public utilities in Fieldstone Creek 6th Addition. d. Final acceptance of public streets in Chadwick Farm 4th Addition. e. One year extension of the Appaloosa Farms preliminary plat. f. Contract with South Metro Storm Swim Club for a triathlon to be held at Antlers Park on August 15, 2010. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 2, 2010 Page 3 g. Change Order No. 2 with K.A. Witt Construction, Inc. for Fieldstone Park, Improvement Project 09 -08. h. Performance agreements with New Folk Bookings, Sweetwood Productions and the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet and instructor agreement with Zach Ailabouni for the Lakeville Area Arts Center. Resolution No. 10 -54 authorizing the sale of assets from various City departments. j. Release of Development Contract for Lot 1, Block 1, Lakeville Commerce Center 2nd Addition. k. Contract with Automatic Systems Company for the installation of a variable frequency drive. I. Authorize hiring a consultant to prepare a feasibility study for the ABLE Fire Training Facility. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. Item 7 - Interim Use Permit for Pizza Ranch Dave Roedel with MFRA gave a brief overview of the Pizza Ranch Interim Use Permit (IUP) request. The IUP is required in order for the restaurant to meet the parking requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Zach Stensland representing Welsh Companies was also present. Planning Director Daryl Morey stated that the Pizza Ranch restaurant will be located in the south half of the Hirshfield's building, in front of HOM Furniture. HOM Furniture has excess parking spaces and is willing to allow the Pizza Ranch to use the spaces that are closest to the restaurant to meet Zoning Ordinance requirements. These spaces are the furthest away from HOM Furniture's main entrance. The interim use parking permit will remain in effect until this tenant space is no longer occupied as a restaurant. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 22, 2010 and there were no comments from the public. The Planning Commission and staff recommend City Council approval of the Pizza Ranch and HOM Furniture Interim Use Permit for temporary off -site parking and adoption of the CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 2, 2010 Page 4 Findings of Fact dated August 2, 2010. Mr. Morey stated that the applicant has submitted a revised building elevation drawing addressing one of the stipulations recommended by staff and the Planning Commission. Council Member Miller asked if there was adequate handicapped parking available for the Pizza Ranch. Mr. Morey stated that the handicapped parking requirement will be reviewed by Building Inspections staff at the time a building permit application is submitted. 10.47 Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by Bellows, to approve the Interim Use Permit for Pizza Ranch restaurant, located at 16995 Kenyon Avenue, to allow temporary off -site parking at HOM Furniture and adopt the Findings of Fact dated August 2, 2010. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. New business - None Announcements - ➢ Mayor Dahl announced the passing of Lakeville Pioneer Jerry Erickson. Mr. Erickson was recognized at the July 6th Council meeting for his contributions to Pan -O -frog and the Lakeville community. He was also one of the original members of the EDC. Mayor Dahl adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Judi, awkins, Deputy Clerk XCJFI .