HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06.bCITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JULY 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
Tom Vonhof, Police Chief
Keith Nelson, City Engineer
David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director
Dennis Feller, Finance Director
Steve Michaud, Parks & Recreation Director
Chris Petree, Operation s&Maintenance Director
Daryl Morey, Planning Director
Judi Hawkins, Deputy City Clerk
Citizens' Comments
Sunny Bahkta, owner of Cornfort Inn, on behalf of the Lakeville Area
Chamber of Commerce and Lakeville Rotary, thanked the City of Lakeville
and City staff for their assistance with and support of the Taste of Lakeville
event and the funds it raises for community programs.
Presentations / introductions
rb Knudsen, ISD 194 Director of Teaching and Learning, introduced
Community Prevention Specialist Judy Johnson who presented the 2011
Lakeville youth chemical prevention report. The goal of the Chemical
Awareness Program is to educate youth, their parents, and the community
about the dangers of drug, tobacco, and alcohol use. The City of Lakeville
contributes $18,000 annually to the program with liquor funds.
Wally Potter, Lakeville Area Historical Society treasurer, presented the 2010
LAHS Annual Report. Mr. Potter thanked the City of Lakeville for their
continued support.
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Liquor Director Brenda Visnovec presented Lakeville Baseball Association
Miracle League Director Brian Roseen with a ceremonial check for $5,026
which represents funds donated by customers who rounded up their
purchase price and made contributions for the Killebrew Miracle League
field at King Park. Also presented was a bicycle donated by New Belgium
Brewery, which will be auctioned off as an additional fundraiser.
Liquor Director Brenda Visnovec presented the Liquor Department's 2011
mid -year report.
Chief Meyer presented the second quarter report of the
Department.
Steve Michaud presented the June monthly report of the Parks & Recreation
Department. Mr. Michaud also provided an update'on the current "no
wake" status of Lake Marion.
Chief Vonhof presented the June Police Department monthly report.
Consent Agenda
1 1 .47 Motion was made by LaBeau, seconded by Little, to approve the consent
agenda items as follows:
a. Claims for paymen
b. Minutes of the July 5, 2011 City Council meeting.
c. Change Orde
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1 with SCR, Inc. for City Hall HVAC retrofit.
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Resolution No. 11-75 authorizing the temporary closing of Holyoke
Avenue from 207th Street to 209th Street on July 21, 2011.
hadwick Farm one -year preliminary plat extension.
findings of Fact and Conditional Use Permit to allow a building height
greater than 45 feet in the 1 -2, General Industrial District, located at
8415 - 220 Street W.
Sixty day extension of a sign height variance for Comfort Inn, located
at 10935 - 176th Street W.
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h. Findings of Fact and Second Amendment to the Planned Unit
Development Agreement and Development Contract with LTF Real
Estate Company, Inc. to allow additional wall signs at Life Time Fitness,
18425 Dodd Boulevard.
i. Ordinance No. 882 amending Title 11, Chapter 6, of the Lakeville City
Code concerning variances.
First Amendment to Contract with Seaforth Electric, Inc, for the lighting
retrofit project.
k. Resolution No. 11-76 accepting bids and awarding confract foStepp
Manufacturing Co., Inc. for the installation of a water tanker body.
Find acceptance of public utilities and sfreets.for Meadowlark Wren.
m. Minor setback variance for a freestandin
Restaurant, 16604 Cedar Avenue.
Roll call was taken on The motion. Ayes, unanimous.
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n. Set Council work sessions on
5:00 p.m., to interview Finance
Council Member LaBeau asked that Item 6b, the July 5, 2011 Council
meeting minutes, further reflect three points she had at the meeting. Her
remarks will be added to the minutes.
Item 7 - CSAH 50 �CSAH 60 Multi Lane Roundabout Intersection Control
Kristi SePasttan, Dakota County Transportation Engineer, presented the results
of an intersection study commissioned by the City of Lakeville and Dakota
County to develop traffic control recommendations for the intersection of
CSAH 50 (Kenwood Trail) and CSAH 60 (185th Street). The study was
conducted by Bolton and Menk for the purpose of evaluating existing traffic
conditions, identifying current issues, and planning for future growth and
increased traffic. The current signalized intersection is near capacity and
experiences severe backup of traffic during peak hours.
Results of the study were presented to Council at their February 28, 2011 work
session. A public open house was held on March 22, 2011 to discuss these
improvement alternatives with residents.
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The study looked at two alternatives: a signalized intersection with additional
lanes, or a multi -lane roundabout. The study considered safety, mobility,
costs, and public input, and the results favored the multi -lane roundabout
with two lanes in all directions. As part of the study, several similar
roundabouts were analyzed to see how they are operating in their specific
areas. Benefits of a roundabout would include fewer delays, reduction in
severity of collisions due to the lower rate of speed, improved pedestrian
safety and lower capital and operating costs. Overall the roundabout is
found to have about a 30% less wait time compared to a signalized
intersection.
Cost of the project is approximately $2.1 million. A federal grant has been
awarded which will fund 80% of the construction costs, Remaining costs will
be divided between Dakota County and the City of Lakeville.
Ms. Sebastian will present the proposal to the
Commissioners in August and request apprOv
County. The County will enter into a contract
construction in 2014.
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Council Member LaBeau asked how the public meetings will be advertised
and how far - reaching the notifications will be. Ms. Sebastian stated that this
will be determined as the project moves forward.
Council Member Little asked for a brief summary of costs for the two
alternatives. Ms. Sebastian stated that the signalized intersection cost
estimate is $8.3 million and includes acquisition of right of way for widening
the intersection. Roundabout construction is approximately $2.1 million.
Mayor Bellows asked if there have been any studies done on the ability of
emergency vehicles to get through a roundabout. Ms. Sebastian stated that
the two -lane design will be adequate for emergency vehicles, and
educational information will be included for the public.
Council Member Swecker asked Chief Vonhof if there had been any issues
or crashes at the roundabout by Fire Station #3. He stated that emergency
vehicles have been able to get through without any problems, even though
that roundabout is only one lane.
11.48 Motion was made by Rieb, seconded by Swecker, to approve Resolution
No. 11-77 supporting the CSAH 50 /Kenwood Trail and CSAH 60 /185th Street
multi -lane roundabout intersection control, City Improvement Project 09 -07.
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Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous.
Item 8 - Economic Development Marketing Study
Community and Economic Development Director Dave Olson provided a
brief overview of the Economic Development Commission's (EDC) initiative
to adopt a business marketing strategy for the City of Lakeville. As one of the
goals of the 2011-13 Strategic Plan for Economic Development, a marketing
subcommittee of the EDC was formed. The subcommittee received four
proposals in response to an RFP for creation of a business marketing plan and
interviewed three of the firms. At their July 6, 2011 meeting, members of the
EDC reviewed the recommendation of the EDC subcommittee and
unanimously recommended Arnett Muldrow & Associates to assist the city
with the preparation of a business marketing strategy. The proposal
submitted by Arnett Muldrow was the lowest d. The project will be funded
by the CDA through a Community Development$ jock Grant:
The EDC will establish a steering committee, which will include members of
the business community. The project is scheduled to begin in August and
should be completed by the end: of: October.
11.49 Motion was made by Swecker seconded by Rieb, to enter into a
professional services agreement with Arnett Muldrow & Associates LTD for
the preparation of a Business Marketing Strategy.
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Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous.
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In response to questions and comments she had received during Pan -O-
Prog, Council. Member LaBeau wished to clarify that she strongly supports
seniors and their ability to have a common place to gather, however she
opposes the process that has been taken to get to this point. According to
the survey she believes that many of the seniors are unwilling or unable to
provide financial or volunteer support for the project. She is asking that
colleagues be respectful of each others' opinions and that it's not about the
seniors, but about the current economy.
Mayor Bellows stated that the Senior Center will be on a work session
agenda in August for discussion.
New business - none
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City Council Meeting Minutes
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Announcements -
• Next regular City Council meeting, August 1, 201 1
• Council work session, July 25, 2011
Mayor Bellows adjourned the meeting at 8:53 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Judi Hawkins, Deputy City Clerk
Mark Bellows, Mayor
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