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Home My WebLink About07-18-11CITY 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, Operations & Maintenance Director Daryl Morey, Planning Director Judi Hawkins, Deputy City Clerk Citizens' Comments Sunny Bahkta, owner of Comfort 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 Barb 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. City Council Meeting Minutes July 18, 2011 Page 2 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 Lakeville Fire 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 11.47 Motion was made by LaBeau, seconded by Little, to approve the consent agenda items as follows: a. Claims for payment. b. Minutes of the July 5, 2011 City Council meeting. C. Change Order No. 1 with SCR, Inc. for City Hall HVAC retrofit. d. Resolution No. 1 1 -75 authorizing the temporary closing of Holyoke Avenue from 207th Street to 209th Street on July 21, 2011. e. Chadwick Farm one -year preliminary plat extension. f. 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 - 220th Street W. g. Sixty day extension of a sign height variance for Comfort Inn, located at 10935 - 1 76th Street W. City Council Meeting Minutes July 18, 2011 Page 3 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. j. First Amendment to Contract with Seaforth Electric, Inc. for the lighting retrofit project. k. Resolution No. 11 -76 accepting bids and awarding contract to Stepp Manufacturing Co., Inc. for the installation of a water tanker body. I. Final acceptance of public utilities and streets for Meadowlark Wren. M. Minor setback variance for a freestanding sign at Ole Piper Restaurant, 16604 Cedar Avenue. n. Set Council work sessions on August 3rd and August 4th, beginning at 5:00 p.m., to interview Finance Committee applicants. 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. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. Item 7 - CSAH 50 /CSAH 60 Multi Lane Roundabout Intersection Control Kristi Sebastian, 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. City Council Meeting Minutes July 18, 2011 Page 4 The study looked at two alternatives: a signalized intersection with additiona 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 Dakota County Board of Commissioners in August and request approval from both the City and the County. The County will enter into a contract for the design later this year for construction in 2014. 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. 1 1 -77 supporting the CSAH 50 /Kenwood Trail and CSAH 60/185th Street multi -lane roundabout intersection control, City Improvement Project 09 -07. City Council Meeting Minutes July 18, 2011 Page 5 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 bid. The project will be funded by the CDA through a Community Development Block 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. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous. Unfinished business - 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 City Council Meeting Minutes July 18, 2011 Announcements - • Next regular City Council meeting, August 1, 2011 • Council work session, July 25, 2011 Mayor Bellows adjourned the meeting at 8:53 p.m. Respectfully submitted, " V�A I,, Ju i Hawkins, Deputy City Clerk Mark Bellows, Mayor Page 6