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Home My WebLink AboutItem 06.bMayor Bellows called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was given. Present: Absent: Also Present: Citizens' Comme Ed Mako, 8455 Stree,W., made of the 2012 preliMinarybudget. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Mayor Mark Bellows Council Member Matt Little Council Member Colleen LaBea Council Member Kerrin Swecker Council Member Laurie Rie Presentations /Introductions Elliott Knetsch, Assistant Cii Steve Mielke, City Administer Tom Vonhof, Police Chief David Olson, Cnnmunity & Economic Development Director Chris Petree, 0040 s & Maintenance- Director Daryl Morey, Planting C3 ector Charlene Friedges' Addtftoat Be nda irttbrmation : ielke provided a proposed esotution autiitifzing fhetemporary closing of Holyoke Avenue for a keville high sch homecoming parade, sponsored by the Downtown keville Business Association' He also provided a correction to Page 43 of the budget document. SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 brief comment regarding adoption Council Member Little read a proclamation for a National Moment of Remembrance of the 10th Anniversary of September 11. Council Member LaBeau read a proclamation for Senior Center Month. Ted Billy and Doreen Machin accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Lakeville Senior Citizens Organization. Arts Center Coordinator Tom Barnard presented the 2011-2012 Lakeville Area Arts Center Playbill. Consent Agenda CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 Page 2 Chris Petree presented the August monthly report of the Operations & Maintenance Department. Council members added Item 8 to the consent agenda. 11.58 Motion was made by Little, seconded by Swecker tea approve the consent agenda items as follows: a. Claims for payment. b. Minutes of the August 15, 2011 c. Minutes of the August 8 and August 22 , UT' Council woti essions. d. Agreement with Minnsota DNR to provi,concrete planks and connectors at Casperso 13 a7kboat launch .. Re lmq)e_nt utit e. Facility Use Agreement with ISD #W4 fof t 18 - hole disc golf course at Kenwoodar>catl Middle Schoof a < f. Resol taon No. 11-91 adopting the Minnesota General Records Retenfto e for Cities .� ii a public hearing for certification of Release ofeveloprnt contracts for Lot 2, Block 1, Hosanna 4th Addition. esolution No. 1 -93 approving the final plat of Quail Ridge Fourth Addition. Resolution No. 11-94 authorizing the temporary closing of Holyoke Avenue from 207th Street to 210th Street on September 15, 2011. k. Encroachment Agreement with Malt -O -Meal Company for private storm sewer improvements. Policy for the creation of Housing Improvement Areas. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 Page 3 m. Change Orders No. 1 and 2 with Seaforth Electric, Inc. for the lighting retrofit project. n. Agreement with Federal Signal Corporation for outdoor warning sirens. Item 7 - Prelims ary 2012 Budget and Tax Levy o. Contract with MT2 for clean -up of the police shooting range. p. Change Order No. 1 with Northwest Asphalt, to . for Improvement Project 11-01. q. Resolution No. 11-95 approving Law torcement Joint Powers Agreement, Minnesota Internet Crimes Agajnst Children Task Force. 8. Findings of Fact and O a nditional Use Permit Amendment to allow McDonald's restaurant to make site plan and building exterior improvements on property Iocdf d at 201581cenic Trail. Roll call was taken on-the mofion.. A +es, unarm t 4 Mr. Mielke presented the 2012 preliminary ; budget and 2013 estimated budget, .The proposed'20T2General Fund expenditures total 204,087 The General FundbUdget includes a number of new itiatives which reflect hanges and improvements to allow the various departments to meet theinneeds. The budget proposes to use a portion the fund balance,to lower the property tax levy. The use of the fund ce can be accomplished while maintaining an adequate fund balance for future ca sh flow needs. The fund balance is proposed to remain ctt or near40`70. Special Revenue Funds have separate revenue sources. Major initiatives include a community visioning process, supplemented by a community survey, technology improvements, and a new meeting room at City Hall that is more conducive to larger groups. Proposed revenues in the Debt Service Funds total $10,706,829 in 2012. In an effort to continue to make improvements to the City's roadway CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 Page 4 system, a number of bond issues are proposed over the next several years. These bonds will be paid for using special assessments and property tax levies. The budget also proposes to retire the remainder of the Fire Station 4 bonds using liquor fund proceeds, which will reduce the overall debt and tax obligations. The budget also proposes to eliminate the need to finance equipment with equipment certificates, reducing the overall cost of equipment. Liquor Fund proceeds are used to offset expenses-of the City. For 2012, over $2.4 million is proposed to be used for such purposes. Revenues from the Utility Funds will be use to repair an place utilities in areas proposed for street improvemie nts. There is no utihtt ate increase proposed for 2012. However, if electricity rates gaTbp for stree tlights, the increase will be passed on to the customets Mr. Mielke provided an histoica perspective of Market Value Homestead Credit (MVHC) progrgm, was otig nally intended to reduce taxes on lower value h< mes I€was the State would reimburse the City for MVHC giv to tt homeowner. However, the State could not afford the program, dta the C �a d to levy taxes for the loss of MVHC. Market Value Homestead Exclusion for homes valued between $7 146, 00 and $A 3,000 provides for a reduction in the taxable value of th seehomes...; The fax proposed f 2012 $23,376,570. The elimination of the MV#1C progra allows cities like`tcikeville that do not rely on state aids credits th to reduce its overall levy. In Lakeville's case, he overall impact #esults Inc reduction in the levy of 2.7% for 2012. ielke providedn overview of the upcoming budget process, which will include a presentation to the Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce in September, additional Council work sessions, and two public open houses. The tryiiii taxation public hearing will be held on December 5 Council Member LaBeau asked how the City would be able to reduce its debt or purchase equipment in the future if liquor proceeds are used to purchase and for a new store or the City Council chooses to vacate the liquor operation. She also raised a concern with respect to the tax impact on commercial property, which is compounded by the continuing decline in residential market values. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 Page 5 Mr. Mielke stated that these are policy issues which the City Council will need to address between now and December, when the final budget is adopted. Edward Mako, 8455 -207th Street W., stated that if anything new is coming up and the Council is being asked to act on it, the Council members should review and discuss these matters thoroughly prior to taking any action. Ron Gerk, 10466 W. 175th Street, urged the Cit Councijto table action on the preliminary budget and find ways toolti things cheaper. Mayor Bellows suggested having an adifional moeting on September 12 to further consider the budget. Mr. Mielke pointed out that ifopreliminary bucfget and tax levy is not adopted by September 15, the 2011 would remain in effect, which is $660,000 higher than what is before CorscJtonigh Council Member LaBeau stated she feels the preliminary levy should be reduced furtherfrom .9 down to zero. She stated she has gone through the budget , d found things that could easily get it down to zero. Council Ale Members Swecker and Little agreed that there are opportunities for additional reddgti . budget, and those decisions would be made` prior fu final adoption in De Mayor Bellows stated he would support the preliminary levy based on the ouncil's expressed:commitment to lower it prior to December. 1 1.59 Moffat) was made by Little, seconded by Swecker to adopt the following: Resolution. io 11 -96 adopting the 2012 preliminary tax levy Resolution No. 11 -97 setting the 2011 Truth in Taxation public hearing Resolution No. 11-98 approving the preliminary 2012 budget and estimated 2013 budget Resolution No. 11-99 amending the 2011 Communications Fund Budget Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Swecker, Little, Bellows. Nay, LaBeau. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 Page 6 Unfinished business None New business None Announcements — ➢ "Who Done It" Hike, Heritage Center Kick -Off andArts Center 10th Anniversary Gala — September 10 ➢ Lakeville Area Arts Festival — September 1 ➢ Next regular Council meeting — Septemt`ier Mayor Bellows adjourned the meeting a Respectfully submitted, Charlene Friedges, City Clerk Mark Bellows`; Mayor