HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-15-11CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 15, 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
Keith Nelson, City Engineer
David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director
Dennis Feller, Finance Director
Steve Michaud, Parks & Recreation Director
Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
Citizens' Comments None
Additional Agenda Information - Mr. Mielke provided additional language
to Page 6 of the August 1, 2011 City Council meeting minutes. He also
provided a revised memorandum for Item 6j.
Presentations /Introductions
Spotlight on Business - Mr. Olson recognized Gander Mountain and the
Gander Mountain Academy, which consists of firearms training and safety
instruction, virtual fire ranges, live fire ranges and HD simulated scenarios.
Gander Mountain representatives Chris Juelich and Billy Hieb provided
additional information and answered questions.
Mr. Olson presented the City of Lakeville business development update,
focusing on new and expanding industrial, retail and office businesses.
Mr. Michaud presented the July monthly report of the Parks & Recreation
Department.
Chief Vonhof presented the July Police Department monthly report.
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Consent Agenda
Council Member LaBeau asked that Item 6e be removed from the
consent agenda for discussion.
11.56 Motion was made by Swecker, seconded by Rieb to approve the consent
agenda items as follows:
a. Claims for payment.
b. Minutes of the August 1, 2011 City Council meeting.
C. Minutes of the July 25, 2011 Council work session.
d. Resolution No. 1 1 -86 concerning the Lakeville Finance Committee.
e. (Removed from consent agenda.)
f. Appaloosa Farm First Addition one -year preliminary plat extension.
g. Resolution No. 1 1 -88 requesting the Minnesota Commissioner of
Transportation to perform a speed zone study on Kenrick Avenue
between 185th Street and 210th Street.
h. Contract with South Metro Storm Swim Club and Resolution No. 1 1-
89 authorizing the temporary closing of city streets for a triathlon to
be held at Antlers Park on August 21, 2011.
i. Resolution No. 1 1 -90 authorizing the sale of office furniture.
Name the former police station at 20110 Holyoke Avenue the
Heritage Center.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous.
Item 6e
Council Member LaBeau felt that the terms expiring on March 31, 2012 are
too short. It was explained that those committee members could apply
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for reappointment in March, along with other advisory committee
members whose terms expire at that time.
1 157 Motion was made by Swecker, seconded b Rieb to approve Resolution
No. 1 1 -87 appointing members to the Lakeville Finance Committee.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, unanimous.
Unfinished business: None
New business: None
Announcements: Safety Camp, August 15 -16
Council work session, August 22, 2011
Next regular Council meeting, Tuesday, September 6
Mayor Bellows adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Charlene Friedges, Cit k Clerk
Mark Bellows, Mayor