HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-18-11CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 18, 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 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 Director
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 all fees would help development.
Mayor Bellows informed Mr. Jacobson that the City is planning a
developer /builder summit, and his comments will be appreciated.
Additional agenda information - Mr. Mielke provided an updated
resolution for Agenda Item 7.
Presentations /Introductions
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 st Quarter
Report. Chief Meyer then recognized Lauren Nida, a 4th grader at
Lakeview Elementary School, who is the Minnesota Fire Prevention Poster
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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 1 It 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.
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 monthly report of the Parks &
Recreation Department.
Mayor Bellows asked for a brief update on the progress of Frisbee golf.
Mr. 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.
Consent Agenda
11.23 Motion was made by Rieb, seconded by Swecker to approve the consent
agenda items as follows:
a. Claims for payment.
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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. 1 1 -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 Swelland and Mark Tietz for the Lakeville Area
Arts Center.
h. Instructor agreements with Mark Reamer and Stacy Spitzack
(Science Explorers) for the Recreation Department.
i. Ordinance No. 878 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
Mayor Bellows 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
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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. 1 1 -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 approximately 15 %. 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, 201 1
Mayor Bellows adjourned the meeting at 8:01 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Charlene Friedges, i y Clerk
Mark Bellows, Mayor