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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-22-11CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 22, 2011 Mayor Bellows called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was given. Present: Mayor Mark Bellows Council Member Kerrin Swecker Council Member Matt Little Council Member Colleen LaBeau Absent: Council Member Laurie Rieb Also Present: Roger Knutson, City Attorney Steve Mielke, City Administrator Tom Vonhof, Police Chief Keith Nelson, City Engineer David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director Daryl Morey, Planning Director Steve Michaud, Parks & Recreation Director Chris Petree, Operations & Maintenance Director Charlene Friedges, City Clerk Citizens' Comments Robert Bayer, Elko, MN - spoke on behalf of the business owners in Lakeville regarding the City's budget. He asked the Council to consider the State's budget deficit and its impact on small businesses, and encouraged the Council to continue to be fiscally conservative and responsible. 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. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 22, 2011 Page 2 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 Council meeting. 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 Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. f. Resolution No. 1 1 -10 approving plans and specifications and setting a bid date for 2011 miscellaneous roadway repairs and overlays, Improvement Project 1 1 -01. g. Ordinance No. 874 amending Title 9, Chapter 5, of the Lakeville City Code concerning the Wetland Conservation Act. h. Contract between Panorama of Progress, Independent School District 194 and City of Lakeville regarding insurance. Joint Powers Agreement for street maintenance materials and services. Equipment Lease Agreement with the City of Apple Valley for ISCO Area Velocity Flow Modules. k. Resolution No. 11-11 accepting bids and awarding contract to Seaforth Electric, Inc. for the lighting retrofit project, as part of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. Resolution No. 1 1 -12 accepting bids and awarding contract to SCR, Inc. for HVAC upgrades at City Hall. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 22, 2011 Page 3 M. Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County for closed point dispensing of medication. n. Resolution No. 1 1 -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 Council at its February 28th work session. Council Member Swecker suggested that the Council obtain resumes and background information on the recommended members. In response to questions from Council Member LaBeau, Mr. Mielke explained the High Performance Partnership (HiPP) process and indicated that the City has not yet received feedback from the consultant. Council Member LaBeau asked why the City's website 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 member of the Council rather than to any one individual. Administration staff will respond to any questions or concerns, and the response, along with the initial email, is copied to all members of the Council. However, the policy can be discussed at a future work session if the Council chooses to change it. 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 that the 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 CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 22, 2011 Page 4 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. Nays - 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 expressed concerns regarding the proposed Kenrick Avenue project and whether it should remain in the 2012 Capital Improvement Plan. Council Member Little stated he is not prepared to vote on the project at this time and felt it would be unfair to Council Member Rieb to vote on it at this meeting. Council Member Swecker stated that she supports the project but also questions the timing of it. She feels it is important for the businesses and Chamber of Commerce to weigh in on the decision. Mr. Mielke clarified that the project was included in the CIP as a 2011 construction project with the first payment due in 2012, utilizing General Obligation bonds. He further clarified that the property owners have not stated that they wish to pursue the project; therefore, public dialogue is premature at this 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 provide details. He also stated that 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. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 22, 2011 Page 5 Announcements - ➢ 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, March 7, 2011 Mayor Bellows adjourned the meeting at 8:39 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mark Bellows, Mayor Charlene Friedges, Ci y Clerk