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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-18-06 CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 18, 2006 Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was given. Roll call was taken. Present: Council Members Bellows, Wulff, Rieb and Mayor Johnson. Absent: Council Member Luick. Also present:. S. Mielke, City Administrator; R. Knutson, City Attorney; K. Nelson, City Engineer; D. Feller, Finance Director; D. Olson, Community & Economic Development Director; D. Morey, Planning Director; T. Vonhof, Interim Police Chief; K. Nelson, City Engineer; S. Michaud, .Parks and Recreation Director; D. Volk, Director of Operations & Maintenance; S. Nelson, Fire Chief; B. Anderson, Assistant to City .Administrator; C. Friedges, City Clerk. MINUTES The minutes of the December 4t" City Council meeting, December 11t" special Council meeting, December 11t" Council .work session and November 27t" Council work session were approved as presented. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS ATTORNEY: None ENGINEER: None ADMINISTRATOR: None .PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR: Mr. Michaud presented the November monthly report of the Parks & Recreation Department. INTERIM POLICE CHIEF: Interim Chief Vonhof presented the. November Police Department monthly report. PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS Interim Chief Vonhof presented a Chief's Award of Merit to Adam Froeber for his actions during an arrest of a shoplifter. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER I8, 2006 Page 2 Chief Scott Nelson and Assistant Chief Mike Meyer recognized Firefighter Jim Kill on his retirement and 25 years of service to the Lakeville Fire Department. Several presentations were made to Mayor Johnson in recognition and appreciation of his service to the City of Lakeville as Council member and Mayor. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Colin Lee, 17372 Jalisco Lane, representing Fair Vote Minnesota, asked the City Council for an opportunity to speak at a future meeting to present information regarding Instant Runoff Voting. CONSENT AGENDA 06.104 Motion was made and seconded to approve the consent agenda .items as follows: • a. Claims for payment. b. November Investment Report. c. Receive minutes of the December 7th Planning Commission meeting, December 6t" Parks Recreation & Natural Resources Committee meeting. and the November 28t" Economic Development Commission meeting. d. Resolution No. 06-202 accepting donation of $200 from O'Reilly Auto Parts to the Fire Department. e. Resolution No. 06-203 accepting donation of digital camera equipment from Wal-Mart to the Fire Department. f. Resolution No. 06-204 setting compensation and reimbursement rates for firefighters. g. Final acceptance of public .utilities and streets in Spyglass 3ra Addition. . h. Final acceptance of public utilities in Donnelly Farms. r CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER I8, 2006 Page 3 i. Final acceptance of public utilities in Lakeville Commerce Center 2na Addition. j. Final acceptance of public utilities in Woodhill. k. Final acceptance of public utilities and streets in Greenway 1~ Addition. I. Final acceptance of public utilities and streets in Greenway 2~d and 3rd Additions. m. Final acceptance of public utilities in Double E Crossing. n. Final acceptance of public utilities and streets in Wild Meadow Villas. o. Final acceptance of public utilities in Creekside Business Park. p. Renewal of Standard Engineering Agreements for 2007 with Barr ® Engineering, Short Elliott Hendrickson, SRF Consulting Group, TKDA & Associates and WSB & Associates. q. Resolution No. 06-205 approving Liquor Store position classification and pay plan. r. Resolution No. 06-206 approving City of Lakeville.. position classification and pay plan. s. Amended Health Reimbursement Arrangement Basic Plan Document and Adoption Agreement. t. Resolution No. 06-207 approving donation of TV equipment to Dakota County. u. Vending services agreement with Dakota Valley Vending. v. Contract with Marsden Building Maintenance for janitorial services at the Central Maintenance Facility. w. Resolution No. 06-208 affirming the City of Lakeville's commitment to providing the foundation for a healthy active community.. ~1 r CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 18, 2006 Page 4 x. Resolution No. 06-209 appointing depositories. y. Agreement for legal services with Campbell Knutson, Professional Association. z. Resolution No. 06-210 approving construction management and architectural agreements for construction of the Lakeville Gaiaxie Liquor Store. aa. Resolution No. 06-211 amending the Fire Relief By-Laws relating to pension benefits. bb. Resolution No. 06-212 amending the 2006 Employee Benefit Fund Budget. cc. Resolution No. 06-213 amending the 2006 General Fund Budget. dd. Resolution No. 06-214 amending the 2006 Oak Wilt Suppression Grant Fund. Budget. ee. Ado tion of the 2007 bud ets: p 9 ? Resolution No. 06-215 adopting the General Fund Budget ? Resolution No. 06-216 adopting the Cable N Fund Budget ? Resolution. No. 06-217 adopting the Environmental Recycling Fund Budget ? Resolution No. 06-218 adopting the Employee Benefit Fund Budget ? Resolution No. 06-219 adopting the Surface Water Management Utility Fund Budget ? Resolution No. 06-220 adopting the Oak Wilt Suppression Grant Fund Budget ? Resolution No. 06-221 adopting the Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund Budget ? Resolution No. 06-222 adopting the Municipal Reserves Fund Budget ? Resolution No. 06-223 adopting the Equipment Fund Budget ? Resolution No. 06-224 adopting the Building Fund Budget ? Resolution No. 06-225 adopting the Liquor Fund Budget ? Resolution No. 06-226 adopting the Water .Operating Fund Budget CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER I8, 2006 Page 5 ? Resolution No. 06-227 adopting the. Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund Budget ff. Resolution No. 06-228 adopting the 2007 tax levy. gg. Resolution No. 06-229 adopting the 2007 Schedule of Fees. hh. Resolution No. 06-230 adopting water, sanitary sewer and street light rates and the surface water management fee. ii. Lakeville Convention and Visitors Bureau annual financial statements and independent auditor's report for .the year ended December 31, 2005. jj. Lakeville Convention and Visitors Bureau 2007 budget. kk. Debt Refinancing: ? Resolution No. 06-231 authorizing issuance and sale of General • Obligation Tax Increment Refunding Bonds, Series 2007A ? Resolution No. 06-232 authorizing issuance and sale of General Obligation Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 20078 ? Resolution No. 06-233 authorizing issuance and. sale of Taxable General Obligation Tax. Increment Refunding Bonds, Series 2007C. IL Set Council work sessions -January 22, 2007 and February 1, 2007, both beginning at 5:00 p.m. mm. City of Lakeville dues and memberships policy. nn. City of Lakeville volunteer program policy. oo. City of Lakeville paid time off (PTO) policy. pp. Land Exchange Agreement with Paul Krause and ATL Inc. qq. Escrow Agreements for Argonne Village 1~ and 2nd Addition. rr. Thirty-day extension of the Argonne Village 3rd Addition preliminary . and final plat and easement vacation. f ~ CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 18, 2006 Page 6 ss. Resolution No. 06-234 vacating easements in King Creek Greenway Addition. tt. Curren Addition plat extension. uu. St. Francis Woods plat extension. w. Timbercrest 4t" Addition plat extension. ww. Conditional use permit to allow the construction of an addition to a house with anon-conforming setback on Lake Marion, 10046 - 199t" Street West. xx. Designation of Thisweek Life & Times as the official City newspaper for 2007. yy. .Acceptance of improvements and final payment to Northfield Construction Company, Inc. for park shelter buildings at King Park, Prairie Lake Park and Valley Lake Park, Improvement Project 06-11. • zz. Renewal of mechanical amusement device licenses for 2007. aaa. Grant of Permanent Easement from David J. and Patricia D. Olson, 172"d Street storm sewer crossing, Improvement Project 04-05. bbb. Authorize WSB and Associates Engineering, Inc. to prepare plans, specifications and bidding documents for sanitary sewer repair in the Dakota Heights area, and rehabilitation of sanitary sewer lift station #9. ccc. Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Lakeville and Dakota Communications Center to operate a 911 Dispatch Facility. ddd. Valley Lake Park and Municipal Liquor Store Conservation Initiative Fund Award.. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. ITEM 8 Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing to consider an ordinance adopting fees. The City Clerk attested to legal notice publication. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 18, 2006 Page 7 The Finance Director presented the proposed ordinance that establishes fees relating to building permits, planning and zoning activity and engineering. A number of fees are proposed to be adjusted to more accurately reflect the cost of processing the various permits or planning actions. The proposed fee schedule places Lakeville in the mid-range of comparable fees charged by other cities. Minnesota Statutes require the City Council to conduct a public hearing prior to adopting the ordinance relating to fees. There were no questions or comments from the City Council or members of the audience. 06.105 Motion was made and seconded to close the public hearing.. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. 06.106 Motion was made and seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 814, an ordinance adopting fees. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. ITEM 9 Community & Economic Development Director Dave Olson presented the City of Lakeville Downtown Development Guide. He explained that the 2005-2007 Strategic Plan for Economic Development included a goal to, 'facilitate an effort to create along-term plan to promote downtown economic viability while retaining its unique and historical characteristics". Thee Downtown Planning Task Force held public meetings and joint work sessions involving the City Council, Planning Commission and Economic Development Commission. A public open house on the recommended Downtown Development Guide was held on December 5th. Mr. Olson outlined the proposed Downtown Development Guide. He pointed out that the project will span a 20-25 year period. Some. of the elements proposed for 2007 include: ? .Public Parking System -Ben Franklin Block ? Former Enggren's Mall -fill available space and plan for future reconfiguration of the building ? 208th Street Plaza -study in greater detail CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEEI7NG DECEMBER 18, 2006 Page 8 ? .Gateways -focus on design, funding and potential locations ? Iberia Avenue extension. to 210th Street - conduct a technical evaluation and update the. Transportation Plan ? North Holyoke Avenue -Comprehensive Plan update ? Pedestrian Connections -trail and bike lane .improvements Mr. Olson presented a letter from the Downtown Lakeville .Business Association indicating support of the Downtown Development Guide. Council Member Wulff stated she was pleased that the review process involved a very extensive public participation, and she feels the plan addresses the needs and desires of many business owners and residents of downtown. .06..107 Motion was made and seconded to accept the Downtown Development Guide as recommended by the Downtown Planning Task Force and direct staff to outline. a process to be followed for preparation of the Annual Action Plan described in the Implementation chapter of the Development Guide. .Roll call was taken on the motion. A es unanimous. Y Item 10 Mr. Olson presented a resolution approving the application for fiscal year 2007 Dakota County Community Development Block .Grant (CDBG) funding. The Economic Development Commission recommended that $20,000 of 2007 CDBG funding be made available for the Downtown Code Improvement Program, and $83,500 be allocated for the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program. Mr. Olson explained that in December 2005, the .City Council approved funding for DARTS extended .service with 2005 and 2006 CDBG dollars. This approval was for a one-year trial period based on program performance. However, the additional funding has not resulted in .significant increased ridership this past year. Thus, the money is being recommended to be re-programmed to the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program. 06.108 Motion was made and seconded to approve Resolution No. 06-235 approving the application of the City of Lakeville for fiscal year 2007 Dakota County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding; and CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 18, 2006 Page 9 discontinue the DARTS extended service program at the end of 2006 and re-allocate .the 2006 funds and remaining 2005 funds to the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. Item 11 Steve Michaud presented the Master Plan for East Community Park, located east of Pilot Knob Road, north of 170t" Street and west of the Spirit of Brandtjen Farms development. He explained that .funding .for phase. one construction is included in the 2006-2007 Capital Improvement Plan. The City has approved $690,000, and Tradition Development has matched the City's funds through in-kind planning and construction services and/or cash. He explained that several years ago, the City was awarded a $300,000 grant, which enabled the City to acquire 40 acres of property for East Community Park. The City also received a $690,000 .Dakota Natural Areas Farmland Grant, which was matched by Tradition Development, and acquired additional upland property that consists of a stand of oaks. The City now. owns approximately 45-55 acres, and East Community Park will be close to 100 acres in size when the Spirit of Brandtjen Farms is fully developed. The East Community Park Master Plan includes unique wetlands and greenways, rain gardens and retention basins. The southeast portion of the property will include a typical neighborhood park. The Master Plan also includes a community picnic shelter building and an extensive trail system. Rob Wachholz spoke on behalf of Tradition Development, stating they are pleased to be able to return the grant proceeds back to the City for the acquisition and development of this park property. 06.109 Motion was made and seconded to approve the East Community Park Master Plan. Roll call was taken on the motion.. Ayes, unanimous. Item 12 Planning Director Daryl Morey presented a proposed ordinance concerning nonconformities. He explained that this amendment brings the City's CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 18, 2006 Page 10 ordinance into compliance with state statutes, which makes it more difficult for cities to require the .removal of nonconformities in conjunction with planning actions. The Planning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously recommended approval of the ordinance amendment. 06.110 Motion was made and seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 815 amending Title 11 of the Lakeville City Code concerning nonconformities. Roll call was taken on the. motion. Ayes, unanimous. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS None ANNOUNCEMENTS Next regular Council meeting Tuesday, January 2, 2007 Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:26 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ..-T harlene Friedges, City Irk Robert D. Joh on, Mayor