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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-16-11CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 16, 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 Chris Petree, Operations & Maintenance Director Daryl Morey, Planning Director Charlene Friedges, City Clerk Citizens' Comments Rita Bungert, 8725 - 209th Street W., addressed the City Council regarding the possibility of moving the senior center to the former police station building. She expressed concern that some seniors who live in the downtown area would no longer be able to walk to the senior center if it is moved from its downtown location. Sylvia Doerr, 20281 Hunter Court, stated her property is proposed to be assessed for the 2011 street improvements, and she doesn't know how she is going to pay the assessment. Additional Agenda Information - Mr. Mielke provided a revised resolution for Agenda Item 8. Presentations /Introductions Economic Development Commission member Jeannie Schubert introduced the Spotlight on Business, Metro Equity Management. Owner Mark Hotzler accepted the award. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 16, 201 1 Page 2 Steve Michaud presented the April Parks & Recreation Department monthly report. Chief Vonhof presented the March /April Police Department monthly report. Consent Agenda Item 6j was removed from the consent agenda for discussion. 11.30 Motion was made by Little, seconded by Swecker to approve the consent agenda items as follows: a. Claims for payment. b. Minutes of the May 2, 2011 City Council meeting. C. Minutes of the April 25, 2011 City Council work session. d. License agreement with ISD 194 for outdoor warning sirens. e. Agreement with Soo Line Railroad Company d /b /a Canadian Pacific Railway, Improvement Project 1 1 -02. f. Resolution No. 11-44 relating to waiving statutory tort limits. g. Resolution No. 11 -45 authorizing the sale of an outdoor warning siren. h. Issuance of a temporary on -sale 3.2 beer license to Lakeville Lions for Beer, Brats & Bingo, July 7, 2011. Issuance of a tree work license to St. Croix Tree Service, Inc. j. (Removed from consent agenda). k. Resolution No. 1 1 -47 accepting donation from Residential Mortgage Group (RMG) to the Fire Department. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 16, 201 1 Page 3 I. Resolution No. 1 1 -48 vacating a public drainage and utility easement at 17615 Kenrick Avenue. M. Resolution No. 1 1 -49 authorizing the sale of city vehicles. n. Contract for maintenance of HVAC systems with Nasseff Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. Item 7 - Improvement Project 11 -02 Mayor Bellows opened the public hearing on proposed assessments for Improvement Project 11 -02. The city clerk attested to legal notices being duly published and mailed. Operations & Maintenance Director Chris Petree provided a brief overview of the project and costs. Based on the favorable bids received, the total cost for this project is expected to be $2,397,912. The total cost to be specially assessed to the benefiting property owners is $1,014,088. The single - family unit assessment rate for those properties located along 205th Street, Iceland Avenue, Idalia Avenue and 207th Street, where new concrete curb and gutter will be installed, is $5,337. Townhomes and duplexes in this area will be assessed 50% of the single - family rate. The single- family rate for properties located along all other streets within the project is $3,703. Townhomes and duplexes will be assessed 50% of the single - family rate. Apartments will be assessed 25% of the single - family rate. Commercial /industrial property will be assessed 150% of the single - family rate. Mr. Petree explained that assessment deferments are available to senior citizens who are at least 65 years of age or unemployed due to a partial or total disability. Their property must be homesteaded, and the deferment would terminate upon the death of the property owner, sale or transfer of the property, loss of homestead status or failure to submit a renewal application. Council Member Little asked if assessments can be deferred for economic hardship. Mr. Feller explained that there is no statutory authority to grant a deferment due to economic hardship. He further explained that CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 16, 201 1 Page 4 applications for senior citizen deferment must be submitted by the property owner annually. Sylvia Door, 20281 Hunter Court, asked what options she has for paying the assessment to her property. Mr. Mielke stated the finance director would contact her regarding the senior citizen deferment. 11.31 Motion was made by Rieb, seconded by Little to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. 11.32 Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by Rieb to approve Resolution No. 1 1 -50 adopting assessments for Improvement Project 1 1 -02. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. Item 8 - Airlake 70 Environmental Assessment Worksheet Mr. Olson presented a proposed resolution issuing a negative declaration on the need for an Environmental Impact Statement for the Airlake 70 Industrial Park. The proposed industrial /warehouse development is located on a 66 -acre parcel east of Cedar Avenue and will require the extension of 215th Street. He explained that the Environmental Assessment Worksheet represents the ultimate build -out of this property. He further explained that the site contains a delineated wetland. Prior to any development on that portion of the site, all necessary local, state and federal permits must be obtained. Mr. Olson stated the resolution has been revised at the recommendation of the City Attorney and now includes the Findings of Fact and Conclusions as an exhibit. 11.33 Motion was made by Little, seconded by Rieb to approve Resolution No. 11 -51 issuing a negative declaration of need for an Environmental Impact Statement for the Airlake 70 Industrial Park. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. Item 9 - Economic Development Marketing Strategy Mr. Olson requested, on behalf of the Economic Development Commission, authorization to distribute a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the preparation of an Economic Development Business Marketing Strategy. The RFP outlines goals and outcomes desired to actively CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 16, 201 1 Page 5 promote the City of Lakeville to corporate and real estate site selectors and increase Lakeville's overall brand awareness. The marketing consultant will be funded with Community Development Block Grant funds the City receives from the Department of Housing & Urban Development via the Dakota County Community Development Agency. The Economic Development Commission will review the proposals and provide a recommendation to the City Council. 11.34 Motion was made by LaBeau, seconded by Swecker to authorize the distribution of a Request for Proposals for a Business Marketing Strategy. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. Item 6j - Resolution Establishing a Finance Committee Mayor Bellows suggested striking the requirement in the resolution that all seven committee members must be Lakeville residents, allowing business owners who may not live in Lakeville an opportunity to serve on the committee. After some discussion, it was agreed that at least six of the seven members shall be Lakeville residents. Council Member Little voiced his opposition to the creation of a Finance Committee, as he feels it is unnecessary and will place undue burden on City staff, resulting in additional costs to the City. Council Member LaBeau stated the purpose of this committee is to lighten the City's load rather than increase it. Council Member Rieb stated the Council will need to closely monitor this process and make sure there is no undue burden on City staff as a result. 11.35 Motion was made by Rieb, seconded by LaBeau to approve Resolution No. 1 1 -46 establishing a Finance Committee, with the following amendment to Section 2, Paragraph B, "Terms: The Committee shall be composed of seven (7) members, of which at least six (6) shall be Lakeville residents." Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Rieb, Bellows, Swecker, LaBeau. Nay, Little. Unfinished business - none CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 16, 2011 Page 6 New business - none Announcements - • Realtor's Forum held on May 13 was successful • City offices will be closed on Memorial Day, May 30th • Council work session, May 23, 201 1 • Next regular City Council meeting, June 6, 2011 Mayor Bellows adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Charlene Friedges,,CJity Clerk 01,4 Mark Bellows, Mayor