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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06.bMayor Bellows called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was given. Present: Absent: Also Present: CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 7, 2011 Mayor Mark Bellows Council Member Laurie Rieb Council Member Matt Little Council Member Colleen LaBeau Council Member Kerrin Swecker Roger Knutson, City Attorney Steve Mielke, City Administrator Tom Vonhof, Police Chief Keith Nelson, City Engineer David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director Dennis Feller, Finance Director Daryl Morey, Planning Director Steve Michaud, Parks & Recreation Director Chris Petree, Operations & Maintenance Director Charlene Friedges, City, Clerk Citizens' Comments Jim Reitter, 20690 Jutland Place; voiced concern regarding plans by Malt - O -Meal to remove an existing conservation easement. He stated he is disappointed that the City appears to be encouraging Malt -O -Meal to do so. Mr. Reitter was informed that the Planning Commission will be reviewing this matter at its February 17 meeting. Tom Wroblewski, General Manager of Applebee's, stated he supports the proposed Kenrick Avenue extension and urged the City Council to keep this project in the City's 2011 budget. Mayor Bellows replied that the project is in the City's 2012 Capital Improvement Program. Marc Bourdeau, 20116 Homefire Way, asked the City Council to address the issue of salaries for non -union City employees who make over $50,000, as he feels they are excessive and out of line with the private sector. Mayor Bellows stated City staff has been directed to present five percent budget reduction suggestions for the Council's consideration. Presentations /Introductions Consent Agenda a. Claims for payment. g. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2011 Page 2 Chief Meyer presented the Fire Department 2010 Annual Report. He also presented a retirement plaque to Jim Qualley in recognition of 20 years of service to the Lakeville Fire Department. Brenda Visnovec presented the Liquor Department 2010 Annual Report. Chris Petree presented the January monthly report of the Operations & Maintenance Department. 11.08 Motion was made by LaBeau seconded by Little to approve the consent agenda items as follows: b. Minutes of the January 18, 2011 City Council meeting and the January 10 and January 24 Council work sessions. c. Renewal of tree work licenses for Ciardelli Tree & Landscaping, Outdoor Specialties and S & S Tree Specialists. d. City of Lakeville 2011 Legislative Agenda Policies. Instructor agreements with Cheer America and Nordic Walk This Way for the Recreation Department. Ordinance No 873 amending Title 11 of the Lakeville City Code, Chapter 102, Sections 9 and 13, concerning the ordinary high water level for Lake Kingsley and the required side yard setback for property abutting a lake. Resolution No. 11 -08 and Quit Claim Deed conveying City -owned land for inclusion in the final plat of Spirit of Brandtjen Farm 6th Addition. Confirm election of Bart Davis as Planning Commission Chair for 2011. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2011 Page 3 Appointment of Shawn Fitzhenry as ex- officio member of the Planning Commission. Set a special meeting to interview advisory committee applicants on February 23, 2011, beginning at 3:30 p.m. k. Proposal from Dakota Electric Association for street and trail lighting along Cedar Avenue, Improvement Project 08 -12. Resolution No. 11-09 accepting donation to the Fire Department from Dick's Sanitation. m. Authorize the sale of Fire Department self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). n. Professional Services Agl Stoneborough Park. Roll call was taken on the motion New Business - none Announcements - > Council Member Little thanked Mt Mielke for withdrawing his application for the Eden y Prairie City Manager position and choosing o stay in, Lakeville Next City Council meeting, Tuesday, February 22, 2011 yor Bellows adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Charlene Friedges, City Clerk Mark Bellows, Mayor ement with Brauer & Associates, Ltd. for Ayes, unanimous.