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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-16-10CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 16, 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 Kevin Miller Council Member Laurie Rieb Absent: Council Member Kerrin Swecker Also Present: Roger Knutson, City Attorney Steve Mielke, City Administrator Tom Vonhof, Police Chief Keith Nelson, City Engineer Dennis Feller, Finance Director David Olson, C.E.D. Director Daryl Morey, Planning Director Steve Michaud, Parks & Recreation Director Charlene Friedges, City Clerk Additional Agenda Information - Mr. Mielke announced that the presentation of a GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been removed from this agenda. The presentation will be made at a later date. Presentations /Introductions Mr. Mielke introduced Fire Chief Mike Meyer, who began his position as Fire Chief on August 9th. Mayor Dahl administered the oath of office to Chief Meyer. Steve Michaud presented the July monthly report of the Parks & Recreation Department. He presented the 2010 -2011 City of Lakeville Hunting Map, which proposes no changes in hunting zones from the previous year. Mr. Michaud also provided an update on the flooding that occurred in some areas of the city following a recent period of heavy rainfall. Mr. Mielke explained that staff will be looking at these areas to determine if anything can be done to increase storm water retention and prevent future flooding during periods of heavy rainfall. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 16, 2010 Page 2 Chief Vonhof presented the July Police Department monthly report. Brenda Visnovec presented the Liquor Department mid -year report. Citizens' Comments None Consent Agenda 10.48 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Rieb to approve the consent agenda items as follows: a. Claims for payment. b. Minutes of the August 2, 2010 City Council meeting and the July 26, 2010 Council work session. C. Agreement with Lester and Cynthia Lind for the installation of a booster pump at 18130 Jamaica Path. d. Resolution No. 10 -55 approving Agency Agreements for Safe Routes to School, Improvement Project 08 -09. e. Agreement with The Cowboy & Hobo Show for a performance at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. f. Resolution No. 10 -56 accepting a trail improvement grant from the Federal Recreational Trail Grant Program and the Cross - Country Ski Capital Improvement Grant -in -Aid Program. g. Minnesota Trail Assistance Program Cross - Country Ski Agreement with the Minnesota DNR. h. Agreement for Professional Services with Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC, for range cleanup at 225th Street and Cedar Avenue. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 16, 2010 Page 3 Item 7 - Community and Business Survey Results Dr. Bill Morris of Decision Resources, Ltd. provided a detailed overview and analysis of the City of Lakeville 2010 Business Study. He explained that the businesses surveyed were chosen at random by Decision Resources from a complete list of businesses provided by the City. In summary, Dr. Morris reported that what motivated most businesses to come to Lakeville is location. The overall happiness of the business community in Lakeville is relatively satisfactory when compared to other metropolitan area communities. With respect to property taxes, however, while there is hostility, it is moderate when compared to other metropolitan cities surveyed. Business owners and managers are concerned about their total tax burden more so than the City's portion of their taxes. Dr. Morris then presented the results of the City of Lakeville 2010 Residential Study. A random sample of 400 residents was chosen by Decision Resources. In summary, residents view city operations positively. Many of the city's service ratings are among the highest in the metro area. Residents are generally pleased with the direction the City is going. Mr. Mielke explained that the City Council directed Decision Resources to conduct these surveys in order to provide a tool for the Council in preparing the City's 2011-2012 budget and setting priorities in city services. Mayor Dahl pointed out that the businesses do not appear to have a clear understanding of what portion of their total property taxes goes to the City. Mr. Mielke explained that the businesses over - estimated the city share of their overall property taxes. On the other hand, residents under - estimated the city share of their taxes. As recommended by Decision Resources, staff will work to improve communications, especially with the business community, and increase awareness on the breakdown of taxes. Item 8 - Cedar Avenue Bus Rapid Transitway Corridor Mr. Nelson introduced Project Manager Kristine Elwood from the Dakota County Transportation Department, who provided an overview of the Cedar Avenue BRT project. The total estimated project cost, including CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 16, 2010 Page 4 construction and right -of -way, is $49 million. The City's share is estimated at $458,000. Ms. Elwood explained that an agreement is currently being drafted between Dakota County and the cities of Lakeville and Apple Valley for a Federal Enhancement Grant in the amount of $1 million. This funding will allow for some streetscape improvements along the corridor in Lakeville. The project is expected to be awarded in November or December. There will be temporary lane closures along the east side at three locations when utility work begins in September. She explained that the County anticipates that most of the work should be completed in Lakeville by the fall of 2011. Council Member Miller asked if there are limitations on the hours of construction. Ms. Elwood stated the contractor will comply with the City's noise ordinance. 10.49 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Rieb to approve Resolution No. 10 -57 approving plans and specifications for the Cedar Avenue Bus Rapid Transitway (BRT) Corridor, Improvement Project 08 -12. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. New Business - None Announcements - ➢ Council work session, August 23, 2010 ➢ Next regular Council meeting, Tuesday, September 7, 2010 Mayor Dahl adjourned the meeting at 8:47 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ch ene Friedges, Ci lerk , olly DahlA ay