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Home My WebLink About11-15-10CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 15, 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: 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 Steve Michaud, Parks & Recreation Director Chris Petree, Operations & Maintenance Director Daryl Morey, Planning Director Charlene Friedges, City Clerk Mr. Mielke had no additional agenda information. Presentations /Introductions Chief Vonhof presented the October Police Department monthly report. Steve Michaud presented the October monthly report of the Parks & Recreation Department. Citizens' Comments Colleen Ratzlaff LaBeau, 8356 -190th Street W., presented, on behalf of the business community, a list of talking points related to the 2011 proposed budget. She also raised a concern regarding the 15% increase in the premiums for employee health and dental insurance. Jim Reitter, 20690 Jutland Place, addressed the City Council regarding a permanent conservation easement on the New Morning Windows property, which has been purchased by the Malt -O -Meal Company. He stated that representatives of Malt -O -Meal have indicated a desire to ask CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 15, 2010 Page 2 the City to rescind the previously approved conservation easement to allow for future development on that property. He encouraged the City Council to uphold its previous decision on the conservation easement. Mr. Mielke explained that the conservation easement agreement includes language that gives the City Council the authority to modify the easement commitment. However, staff is encouraging representatives of Malt -O -Meal to discuss their proposal with the neighboring residents to address any concerns prior to submitting a request to the City Council. Consent Agenda Mr. Mielke highlighted items 6d and 6e, resolutions designating employee health and dental insurance rates. He explained that the City's current provider, HealthPartners, submitted the lowest quote for 2011 with a 15% increase. Historically, the City has split any increase in premiums with the employee. A Health Savings Account plan is being offered for 2011, and employees will be encouraged to participate. He pointed out that the rates will need to be negotiated with the union employees; however, current benefits are the same for union and non -union employees. In response to Council Member Bellows questions, Mr. Feller indicated that the amount budgeted for employee health and dental insurance will be sufficient to cover the increase in premiums. Council Member Swecker stated, as a member of the City's Personnel Committee, that she supports the proposed Health Savings Account, which encourages the insured to take more responsibility with health care costs. She also supports the 50/50 split on the premiums between the City and the employee. 10.73 Motion was made by Rieb, seconded by Swecker to approve the consent agenda items as follows: a. Claims for payment. b. Minutes of the November 1, 2010 City Council meeting, November 8, 2010 Special Council meeting and the October 25, 2010 Council work session. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 15, 2010 Page 3 C. Performance agreements with Bill and Kate Isles, Ouchard Piano Trio, Vecchione /Erdahl and Friends and Maria Jette for the Lakeville Area Arts Center. d. Resolution No. 10 -90 designating employee health insurance rates for 2011. e. Resolution No. 10 -91 designating employee dental insurance rates for 2011. f. Convention & Visitors Bureau financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008. g. Convention & Visitors Bureau 2011 budget. h. Resolution No. 10 -92 accepting bids and awarding contract for water treatment chemicals; and Resolution No. 10 -93 accepting bids and awarding contract for potassium orthophosphate. i. Resolution No. 10 -94 approving the amended Joint Powers Agreement of the 1 -35W Solutions Alliance. j. Janitorial contract addendums with Marsden Building Maintenance, Osland Building Maintenance and Multi- Services, Inc. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. Item 7 - Special Service District Downtown Lakeville Mayor Dahl opened the public hearing to consider the imposition of a service charge in the downtown special service district. The city clerk attested to legal notice publication. Finance Director Dennis Feller stated the Special Service District Advisory Board recommends the service charge remain at $27,535, consistent with previous years. Judy Tschumper, Director of the Downtown Lakeville Business Association (DLBA), presented the annual report of the DLBA, whose key objective is to promote downtown businesses. She highlighted several events that are held throughout the year in downtown Lakeville, including the Easter CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 15, 2010 Page 4 Bunny Breakfast, Wednesdays on Main, Holiday Lighting and Holiday on Main. 10.74 Motion was made by Bellows, seconded by Miller to close the public hearing. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. 10.75 Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by Miller to approve Resolution No. 10 -95 imposing a service charge for Special Service District No. 1 for Taxes Payable 2011. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. Item 8 - Northern Tier Retail LLC Off -Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor Licenses Mayor Dahl opened the public hearing on the application of Northern Tier Retail LLC for an off -sale 3.2% malt liquor license at SuperAmerica #4337, SuperAmerica #4490 and SuperAmerica #4528. The city clerk attested to legal notice publication. Chief Vonhof reported that the SuperAmerica stores are being sold to a new company, Northern Tier Retail LLC. The ownership change will become effective December 1, 2010. The new company has submitted applications for 3.2% malt liquor licenses at the three Lakeville locations. The Police Department recommends approval of the licenses as requested. 10.76 Motion was made by Rieb, seconded by Swecker to close the public hearing. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. 10.77 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Swecker to grant an off -sale 3.2% malt liquor license to Northern Tier Retail LLC for the following locations: SuperAmerica #4337, 16161 Cedar Avenue; SuperAmerica #4528, 16180 Kenrick Avenue; and SuperAmerica #4490, 21070 Glade Avenue effective December 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. Item 9 - Assessments for Weed and Grass Removal CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 15, 2010 Page 5 Mayor Dahl opened the public hearing on proposed assessments for weed and grass removal. The city clerk attested to legal notice publication. Mr. Feller explained that during the past year, the City's Building Inspections Department authorized the contractual mowing of grass and removal of weeds on 22 parcels of property where the owners had failed to correct the code violation. The total proposed assessment is $3,013.02, which includes administrative fees and interest. The assessment will be levied against the 22 parcels of property for collection with 2011 taxes. 10.78 Motion was made by Bellows, seconded by Swecker to close the public hearing. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. 10.79 Motion was made by Rieb, seconded by Miller to approve Resolution No. 10 -96 adopting assessments for weed and grass removal. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. Item 10 - Assessments to Secure Vacant Building Mayor Dahl opened the public hearing on the proposed assessment for costs incurred in securing a vacant building located at 16108 Fairgreen Avenue. The city clerk attested to legal notice publication. Mr. Feller explained that the total cost incurred by the City in securing the vacant building at 16108 Fairgreen Avenue is $2,275.08, which includes administrative fees and interest. The assessment will be levied against the benefiting property for collection with 2011 taxes. 10.80 Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by Rieb to close the public hearing. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. 10.81 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Bellows to approve Resolution No. 10 -97 adopting assessment for costs incurred to secure a vacant building at 16108 Fairgreen Avenue. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. New business - none CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 15, 2010 Page 6 Announcements - ➢ Mr. Aaron Vehling, Editor of Thisweek Lakeville, introduced himself to the mayor, council members and viewing audience ➢ City offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday ➢ Next regular Council meeting, December 6, 2010 ➢ Council work session, November 22, 2010 Mayor Dahl adjourned the meeting at 7:53 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Charlene Friedges, City/ Jerk