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:
Citizens' Co
Robert Bayer, Elko,
CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Mayor Mark Bellows
Council Member Kerrin Swecker
Council Member Matt Little
Council Member Colleen LaBeau"
Council Member Laurie Rie
Roger Knutson, City Attorney
Steve Mielke, City Administrato
Tom Vonhof, Police Chief
Keith Nelson, City. Engineer
David Olson, Community & EconomtcDevelopment Director
Daryl Morey, Planning "Director
Steve Michaud, Parks & Recreation Director
Chris.Petree, Operaton58 Maintenance Director
C arlene`Friedges Q Clerk
e on behalf of the business owners in
Lakeville regarding the City's budget. He asked the Council to consider
e State's budget deficit and its impact on small businesses, and
ncouraged the Council to continue to be fiscally conservative and
fesponsible.
FEBRUARY 22, 2011
Presentations /Introductions
Chief Vonhof presented the Police Department January monthly report.
Chief Vonhof introduced Police Officer Thomas Danielson. Mayor Bellows
administered the oath of office to Officer Danielson.
David Olson presented the Economic Development Department 2010
Annual Report.
Steve Michaud presented the 2010 Annual Report of the Parks &
Recreation Department.
Consent Agenda
11.09 Motion was made by Little, seconded by LaBeau to approve the consent
agenda items as follows:
a. Claims for payment.
b. Minutes of the February 7, 2011 City Counrl eeting.
c. Tree work license for Carr's Tree Service, Inc.
d. Tree work license for Premium Tree Protection, LLC.
e. Amendment 1 to the cross country ski Grant -in -Aid Agree ent with
the Minnesota Department of Natural. sources.
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f. Resolution No 11-10 approvthg plans and specifications and setting
a bid date for 2011 miscellaneous roadway repairs and overlays,
Improvement Project 11 -01
Ordinanc hlo.874 amending Title 9, Chapter 5, of the Lakeville City
Cod Concerning the Wetland Conservation Act.
h. Contract etween Panorama of Progress, Independent School
District 194 aid City #.LJceville'regarding insurance.
Joint Powers Agreement for street maintenance materials and
services.
g.
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Equipment Lease Agreement with the City of Apple Valley for ISCO
Area Velocity Flow Modules.
Resohiti rtNlo. 1 1 -1 1 accepting bids and awarding contract to
SeafortZ Electric, Inc. for the lighting retrofit project, as part of the
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program.
I. Resolution No. 11-12 accepting bids and awarding contract to SCR,
Inc. for HVAC upgrades at City Hall.
m. Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County for closed point
dispensing of medication.
n. Resolution No. 11-13 approving outdoor warning siren system narrow
banding plan.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous.,
New Business
Mayor Bellows stated the Economic Development Commission has
submitted a list of recommended members for a Financial Advisory
Committee for review by the City Cocil at its February 28' work session.
Council Member Swecker suggested that ,the Council obtain resumes and
background information on the recommendedrnembers.
In response to questions frorr"founcil Member= taBeau, Mr. Mielke
explained the High Partnership (HiPP} process and indicated
received that the City has not yet feedback from theconsultant.
Council Member LaBeau asked why the City's web does not include
direct email to individual, Council Members. Mr. Mielke explained that the
policy of the.previous Council was that all email communication should
go immediately to every ofthe Council rather than to any one
individual. Administration staff will respond to any questions or concerns,
and the response Caiong With the initial email, is copied to all members of
o uncat ;;However,ahe policy`can be discussed at a future work
'session if the Council chooses to change it.
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Council Member LaBeau stated that citizens and businesses have
approached her regarding the sale of the former police station building,
and she agrees that the building should be listed for sale so that the
public is aware thatthe building is vacant.
11.10 Motion was made by LaBeau, seconded by Bellows to put the former
police station building up for sale.
Council Member Swecker stated that the Council has directed staff to
provide additional information regarding the feasibility of utilizing the
building for a senior center. She stated she would be willing to expedite
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that process. She stated she would like time to review this information and
consider the options before making a decision.
Mr. Mielke suggested that staff obtain another appraisal on the old police
station building or update the 2009 appraisal.
Mr. Michaud explained that the senior center has agreed to obtain an
appraisal of the existing senior center building and also obtain a survey of
the membership regarding the potential move to the old police station
building. Staff plans to report back to the City Council at the end of
March with that information as well as a proposed budget.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes- LaBeau, Bellows.a*iays -
Swecker, Little. Mayor Bellows stated that according to City Council Rules
of Procedure regarding tie votes, this matter will be placed on the next
Council meeting agenda.
Council Member LaBeau express
Kenrick Avenue project and whethei
Improvement Plan.
Council Member Little stated he is not prepared to vote on the project at
this time and felt it would be unfair Council Member Rieb to vote on it
at this meeting..,,
Council, Member S}.vecker s ttecl that she supports the project but also
questions lhetiming of;it. She feels` it is important for the businesses and
amber of owl' rnerceto weigh in on the decision.
oncerns regarding the proposed
uld remain in the 2012 Capital
r . Mielke clarified'that the "project was included in the CIP as a 2011
construction projecvith the first payment due in 2012, utilizing General
Obligation bonds. 'lie further clarified that the property owners have not
stated that they wish to pursue the project; therefore, public dialogue is
premature at tjS point in time. He indicated that it is unlikely that the
project could be constructed this year and suggested the matter be
discussed at a future work session when staff is in a better position to
project details. He also stated that the staff is preparing a document
outlining the pros and cons of the project, the Council could direct the
Economic Development Commission and Chamber of Commerce to
provide feedback.
Announcements -
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➢ Mr. Mielke highlighted the BlueThumb Planting for Clean Water
Workshop to be held Tuesday March 1
➢ Mr. Mielke highlighted the Winter Ritter Fest to be held Sunday
February 27
➢ Advisory committee applicant interviews, February 23, 2011
➢ Council work session, February 28, 2011
➢ Next regular City Council meeting, Marc hz7201 1
ges, City Clerk
Mayor Bellows adjourned the meeting at 8
Respectfully submitted,
Mark Bellows, Mayor
Charlene Fri
lhe meeting wascalled to order at 3:15 pm.
ITEM #1.
In attendance:
Minutes
Lakeville City Council Work Session
February 23, 2011
3:15 p.m.
Council members prepared to interview candidates for vacancies on various
boardsand committees.
ITEM #2.
Council members interviewed three candidatesfor Lakeville Area ArtsCenter
Board, three candidatesforParks, Recreation and Natural Resources
Committee, and fourcandidatesforPlanning Commission.
lhe meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Judi Hawkins
Deputy Clerk
Mark Bellows
Mayor
Mayor Mark Bellows
Council Member Laurie Rieb
Council Member Kerrin SAvecker
Council Member Matt Little
Council Member Colleen LaBeau