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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06.bCitizens' Co CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 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 L Also Present: Roger Knutson, City Attofr Steve Mielke, City Administrs Tom Vonhof, Police Chief David Olson, Community & Ecoridmic Development Director Dennis Feller, FirY iface Director Steve Michaud, P Chris Petree, Ope Daryl ylorey, Plannirtg f3wector !ledges Cjty:lerk Chris Johnson, 160$ t?,venue; addressed the City Council rega ding . dangerous traffie`conditions on Flagstaff Avenue between ir Street an• podd �levard. Mr. Mielke stated the City has onducted traffic nalysis'1 ,this area in previous years. He stated staff will et with Mr. Johnson to share that information as well as traffic calming opt4pns that have bin identified. He pointed out that there are costs assowafed with trot calming, and the City Council will need to review this mater at an upcoming work session. Ron Gerk, 10466 West 175th Street, expressed his concern with property valuations in Lakeville and encouraged the City Council and staff to challenge the Dakota County Assessor's Office with respect to property values. Presentations /Introductions JUNE 6,2011 eation Director nance Director Fire Chief Mike Meyer presented a Chief's Award of Merit to Denise Peltier and Michael Peltier, who called 911 and alerted nearby residents that CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 6, 2011 Page 2 their house was on fire. Their efforfs spared the family of any injury and got emergency services to the scene quickly to extinguish the fire and limit the amount of damage to the home. City Engineer Keith Nelson presented an engineering project update. Council Member Swecker asked if the Dodd Boulevard reconstruction project identified in the Capital Improvement Plan could be moved up to an earlier date to avoid having to mill and overlay dt same roadway this year Mr. Nelson stated he would contact Datc-ota County and report back to the Council. Chris Petree presented the May monthlyVport of the Operations & Maintenance Department. Consent Agenda 11.36 Motion was made by Rieb, seconded by LaBe�to approve the consent agenda items as follows: a. Claims for payment. b. Minutes d th M 16, 201 1 y Council meeting and the May 23, 2011 Cedric c. Resolution l0 1t -52 for the coa, erative purchase of election eoulpmen f. Agreerr Sffwith Dakota County for revocation of a portion of CSAH 70 (21 ?Street) right -of -way. g. Ordinance o. 8 mending Title 1, Chapter 4 of the Lakeville City Code concerning enforcement. ta Resolution No11 -53 approving plans and specifications and setting bid date fofSafe Routes to School, Improvement Project 08 -09. Resolution No. 11-54 approving a performance measures program. h. Resolution No. 11 -55 authorizing the sale of forfeited vehicles. 1• CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 6, 2011 Page 3 Site Improvement Performance Agreement with Minnesota Tile - Lakeville, LLC. Grant a 100 -day extension for recording the Kingsley Shores final plat. k. Grant a 100 -day extension for recording the Hosanna Fourth Additional final plat. Resolution No. 11-56 accepting a grants the Fire Department from Factory Mutual Insurance Company m. Resolution No. 11 -57 extending.[ n. Resolution No. 11-58 awarding con improvements, Improvement Projec o. Cost -Share Agreement Organization and contr wi 9.3 acres of City -owned proper isory committee fi he 2011 stree s of office. million RiverWatershed Joint Powers • • • r t e Restorations, Inc. to stabilize .South Creek and tributaries. p. Resolutiotallo Tf?59 accepting donations from various sources for the a1 nuaI roadside watershed cleanup day. q. Resolution ins #rectors. approving::alaries for seasonal employees and Booster Pisrnp Instatiation and Cost Share Agreement with Christopherpd Tarrrny Omdal, 18065 Ixonia Avenue. Resolution No 11 -61 accepting donation from Apple Inc. to the lice Department. Roll call woe ta4 en on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. Item 7 - Lakeville Commerce Center Third Addition William Matzek of Kimley -Horn and Associates, representing Walmart Real Estate Business Trust, requested Council approval of the Lakeville Commerce Center Third Addition preliminary plat. A Walmart store is proposed to be constructed on 15.94 acres on the east side of Keokuk CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 6,2011 Page 4 Avenue, south of 205th Street, north of 210th Street and west of Interstate 35. Community & Economic Development Director Dave Olson presented the planning report. He explained that the site is zoned C -3, General Commercial District, and the proposed Walmart store is a permitted use. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 19th and unanimously recommended approval of Lakeville Commerce Center Third Addition. He pointed out that the zoning c>rrc pance limits the overall height of the parking lot light poles to 35 feet nd .( style lighting will be utilized throughout the parking lot. Mr. Olson explained that a traffic imppct analysis was cot{ 3eted by the developer and was reviewed by the City's traffic `igineer Wile this development in itself does not necessitate The eed for interseetian improvements at 205th Street and Kenrick Av slue, improvements will likely be required in the future as fsurrounding areas develop. Walmart representatives have agreed -t a $75,000 cash ,escrow toward a a: future round -a -bout at 205th Street an enrick Avenue. ` F Mr. Olson stated Walmart represent s are requesting approval of only the preliminarya }at at time to w them an opportunity to finalize the develo ti contract and revise the final site, grading and mr a stormwater nagement plans. Staffi recommends approval of preliminary plats blec#'to 10 stipulations as recommended by the Plannin Commis luncil Memb sweckerasked if there are any plans for roadway mprovements along Kentt Avenue between 205th Street and 185th pet, given the current traffic volume and the potential for increased tra€f. Mr. Mielke stated that while there are no roadway improvements proposed for this area, there are plans to install a pedestrian trail to improvewpedestr4o safety. Council Mertxaer Little asked if Walmart will be using local laborers for the construction project. Mr. Matzek explained that the general contractor will likely be from the upper Midwest, and subcontractors are likely to be from the local surrounding area. Mayor Bellows asked about a concern related to the length of the drive isles in the parking lot. Mr. Olson stated staff would discuss this with the developer's design engineers; however, it doesn't appear feasible to change the parking lot design, as it would result in the elimination of several parking stalls. 1 1 .37 Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by Rieb to approve the preliminary plat of Lakeville Commerce Center 3 Addition, subject to 10 stipulations as recommended by the Planning Commission. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unani Item 8 - Liquor Store Economic Impact Stu Liquor Manager Brenda Visnovec prehed a Professionai aarvices Agreement with Shenehon Company rat ecot oinic impat study on the City's municipal liquor operation. She TexplaKed that the pr zposed agreement represents Phase 1 of the study, Which will address the economic impacts of munic"r al and private off -$ale stores. It will provide an overview of the City's currtmunrcipal liquoreration and compare it to scenarios that assume Lakeville w 1 relinquish:.its operations and commence licensure of off- salet1quor tQres the cost of Phase 1 is $25,000. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 6, 2011 Page 5 Ms. Visnovecexplained'tat after completion of Phase 1, the City Council will need to c '.ermine 'whether or not., to proceed with Phase 2 of the study. Phase 2 wouldcst an additional $1 1,750 or $23,000, depending upon whether thet ooses to remain in the business or vac thsbusiness:. ouncil MemberS that she supports proceeding with Phase f the study, although sheds hesitant to spend $25,000 to study the economic impact at the City's liquor operation, given the fact that this operation is very prfitable. Council tvtemYr"Little stated he does not support the proposed study. He stated he feels the City's liquor operation is very profitable and, if the City were to relinquish its operation, a 5% tax increase or cut in services would be necessary to replace the revenue. Council Member LaBeau stated she supports the study but feels that a majority of the work could be handled in- house. She further stated she does not support spending 3.5 million for the acquisition of land to construct a fourth liquor store without knowing the outcome of this study. Council Member Rieb stated she feels the study needs to be done so that the Council can come to a consensus and make decisions for the future. She also felt that the study should be done by an objective, third party. Mayor Bellows stated he feels the study is necess pursue a $3.5 million land purchase without first,: study. Mayor Bellows entertained comments in favor of the study. 11.38 Motion was made by Rieb, seconded by`' Professional Services Agreement with Shene a Liquor Store Economic Imp*, Study. Roll call was taken on the motion. Nay, Little. Unfinished Busi New Business CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 6, 2011 Page 6 as no business would orming a feasibility he audience Mr. Gerk spoke r to approve a %` Company for Phase 1 of ecker, LtzEeau, Rieb, Bellows. Council CounaitUembe r Uff1e aslc c ±# at impacts a State government shutdown wlk1/4) arthe Ctt %of Lakeville'. Mr. Mielke stated, in the short term, iere would beo immediate impact to the City. Any additional information rece from ty staff will be forwarded to the Council. ncil Member Swtcker asked about the status of the Council Rules of Procedure. ➢ Mr. Mielke provided an update on the developer's forum. Approximately 35 survey responses have been received to date. A third party will facilitate the forum and provide a written report to the Council. ➢ Next regular City Council meeting, June 20, 2011 8:28 p.m. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 6, 2011 Page 7 11.39 Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by Rieb to close the meeting to an executive session for the purpose of discussing labor negotiations with Teamsters Local No. 320. Mayor Bellows adjourned the Council meeting at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Charlene Friedges, City Clerk Mark Bellows, Mayor