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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06.bMayor Bellows called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Orchard Conference Room. Present: Mayor Bellows Council Member LaBeau Council Member Little Council Member Rieb Council Member Swecker Also Present: Roger Knutson, City Attor? Steve Mielke, City Adminis' Charlene Friedges, City Cle Council members reviewed the City of Lakeville City`auncil Rules of Procedure, established June 1991. The rules have`een in place since then and have not been modified by the council. The C A drr irtistr noted several areas where current practice is not in conformancewith the tes It was recommended that the council consider these and provide direptton asto` ether the rules or the f : practices should be ctange Mayor Be Respectfully su Mark Bellows, Mayor Charlene Friedges, City Clerk CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES APRIL 18, 2011 The City Attorney irrformed thecouncil thaf finless there is a specific state statute which addresses a mater, the mayor has the authority at any time to deviate from the Rules of f'acedue,nless council members object. Councitrnembers directed staff to make several changes to the Rules of Procedure. The City Council wiltreview the changes and adopt the amended rules " at.on upcoming meeting. adjourned fhe meeting at 6:53 p.m. 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 Laurie Rieb Council Member Kerrin Swecker Council Member Matt Little Council Member Colleen LaBeau Also Present: Roger Knutson, City Attorney Steve Mielke, City Administrator Tom Vonhof, Police Chief David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director Dennis Feller, Finance Director Steve Michaud, Parks & Recreation Charlene Friedges, City Clerk Citizens' Comments Grant Jacobson, 20859 Idaho Avenue, addressed the Council regarding the City's current connection charges and other development related fees. Because construction costs and land values have been declining, he felt that a reduction in any or ail fees would help development. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ayor Bellows informed Mr. Jacobson that the City is planning a eveloper /builder summit, and his comments will be appreciated. Additional agenda information - Mr. Mielke provided an updated resolution for Agenda Item 7. Presentationsltntroductions APRIL 18, 2011 Director Economic Development Commission member Jack Matasosky presented the Spotlight on Business, Lakeville Tire & Auto Service, and introduced owner Mark Allstot. Chief Mike Meyer presented the Lakeville Fire Department 1 Quarter Report. Chief Meyer then recognized Lauren Nida, a 4th grader at Lakeview Elementary School, who is the Minnesota Fire Prevention Poster CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 18, 2011 Page 2 Contest Winner. He also recognized firefighter Mark Jereczek, who is retiring from the department after 20 years of service. Jon Ridge, Executive Director of the Minnesota Council of Hostelling International, provided an overview of this year's Ironman Bicycle Ride. The event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 1St and will start and finish at Lakeville North High School. Kevin McCarney requested the City Council proclaim Thursday, May 5, 2011 National Day of Prayer in Lakeville. Council Member Swecker read the proclamation. Lakeville Rotarians Ken Mosier and Patrick Boria provided an overview of this year's Taste of Lakeville event. The event will be held at the Lakeville Area Arts Center on May 12th. They reported that proceeds from this event over the past eight years have exceeded $500,000, and all money raised goes directly back to the community. Mr. Michaud presented the 2011 Outstanding Senior Service Award through the Minnesota Association of Senior Services to Linda Walter, Lakeville Senior Center Coordinator. Consent Agenda a. Claims for payment. Mr. Michaud asked the City Council to proclaim Saturday, April 30th, Arbor Day in the City of Lakeville. Council Member Little read the proclamation. Mr. Michaud presented the March Recreation Department. onthly report of the Parks & Mayor Bellows asked for a brief update on the progress of Frisbee golf. Ar . Michaud stated the City Council has directed a professional designer to review four potential sites in Lakeville. A local business owner has offered to donate all the equipment for the course. He stated he hopes to report back with a concept plan in the near future. 11.23 Motion was made by Rieb, seconded by Swecker to approve the consent agenda items as follows: CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 18, 2011 Page 3 b. Minutes of the April 4, 2011 City Council and joint City Council /Planning Commission meetings. c. Minutes of the March 28, 2011 Council work session. d. Agreement for Engineering Services with Blue Water Science; Grant Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources; and Agreement with PLM Lake & Land Management Corp. for chemical control on Orchard Lake. e. Grant of Permanent Easement to Dakota County for Dodd Boulevard /185th Street intersection improvements. f. Resolution No 11-36 rescinding Resolution No 99 -44 which established a Telecommunications Commission and establishing a Cable TV Board. g. Performance agreement with Monroe Crossing and instructor agreements with Lisa Swetland and Mark Tietz for the Lakeville Area Arts Center. h. Instructor agreements with Mark Reamer and Stacy Spitzack (Science Explorers) for the Recreation Department. Ordinance No. $78 amending Title 1, Chapter 7 and Title 3, Chapter 19 of the Lakeville City Code concerning criminal history employment and license background checks. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. Item 7 - Certification; of Delinquent Utility Accounts MayorB,ellows opened the public hearing on the certification of delinquent utility accounts. The City Clerk attested to legal notices being duly published and mailed. Finance Director Dennis Feller explained that the City can minimize its losses due to bankruptcies by certifying delinquent utility accounts to taxes. The total amount of the proposed assessment is $181,976.25, which includes 18% interest per year and a $35 service charge per account. He CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 18, 2011 Page 4 explained that the interest rate is comparable to what credit card companies charge. There were no public comments. 11.24 Motion was made by Rieb, seconded by LaBeau to close the public hearing. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. 11.25 Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by Little to approve Resolution No 11-37 certifying unpaid water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and street lighting charges to the County Treasurer /Auditor to be collected with other taxes on said property. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. Item 8 - Improvement Project 11 -02 Monica Heil, Project Engineer with WSB & Associates, presented the bid results for the 2011 street improvement project. She explained that the project cost identified in the feasibility report was $2,820,000. The City received 12 bids for the project, which were very competitive. Based on the bid results, the total estimated project cost is now $2,397,912, which represents an overall reduction of approximately15 %. A public assessment hearing will be scheduled for the May 16th Council meeting. 11.26 Motion was made by LaBeau, seconded by Swecker to approve Resolution No. 11 -38 calling a public hearing on proposed assessments for City Improvement Project 11 -02. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. Unfinished business None New business None Announcements: • Household hazardous waste drop -off day - May 7, 2011 • Council work session - April 25, 2011 • Next regular Council meeting - May 2, 2011 Mayor Bellows adjourned the meeting at 8:01 p.m.