HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 18, 2020 (2)Shakopee City Council Minutes
February 18, 2020
7:00 PM
City Hall, 485 Gorman St.
Mayor Bill Mars presiding
1. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Bill Mars, Councilmembers Jody Brennan, Matt Lehman, Jay Whiting,
Angelica Contreras
Staff Present: City Administrator Bill Reynolds, Assistant City Administrator Nate
Burkett, City Attorney Jim Thomson, City Engineer/Public Works Director Steve
Lillehaug, City Clerk Lori Hensen, Planning/Development Director Michael Kerski
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Agenda
Reynolds moved item 10.A.1. to consent agenda.
Councilmember Angelica Contreras made a motion to approve the amended agenda,
seconded by Councilmember Jay Whiting and the motion passed.
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4. Consent Business - (All items listed in this section are anticipated to be routine. After
a discussion by the Mayor there will be an opportunity for members of the Council to
remove any items from the consent agenda for individual discussion. Those items
removed will be considered following the Public hearing portion of the agenda. Items
remaining on the Consent Agenda will not be discussed and will be approved in one
motion.)
Lehman removed item 4.D.2. for further discussion
Councilmember Matt Lehman made a motion to approve the amended consent agenda,
seconded by Councilmember Jody Brennan and the motion passed.
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A. Administration
*4. A.1. *Application to Voting Equipment Grant
Adopt Resolution R2020 - 010. (Motion was carried under consent agenda.)
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*4. A.2. *City Council Minutes
Approve the minutes of February 4, 2020. (Motion was carried under consent
agenda.)
B. Fire
*4. B.1. *Purchase Self -Contained Breathing Apparatus
Authorize the purchase of Self -Contained Breathing Apparatus Equipment from
Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. (MES). (Motion was carried under consent
agenda.)
C. Planning and Development
*4. C.1. *Contamination Cleanup Grant Contract
Approve Resolution R2020-013. (Motion was carried under consent agenda.)
D. Public Works and Engineering
*4. D.1. *Purchase a Skidsteer Loader
Approve the purchase of a skidsteer loader from Ziegler, Inc., in the total net amount
of $6,400. (Motion was carried under consent agenda.)
*4. D.2. *Unbridled Avenue Construction Project
Councilmember Jay Whiting made a motion to approve Resolution R2020-014,
approving plans and ordering the advertisement for bids for the Unbridled Avenue
Project CIF-20-014, Project 11, seconded by Councilmember Jody Brennan and the
motion passed.
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Nays: Lehman
*4. D.3. *2020 Full Depth Pavement Reconstruction Project
Approve Resolution R2020-015, approving plans and ordering the advertisement for
bids for the 2020 Full -Depth Pavement Reconstruction Project CIF-20-004. (Motion
was carried under consent agenda.)
*4. D.4. *2020 Bituminous Overlay
Approve Resolution R2020-016, approving plans and ordering the advertisement for
bids for the 2020 Bituminous Overlay Project CIF-20-002. (Motion was carried
under consent agenda.)
5. RECOGNITION OF INVOLVED CITIZENS BY CITY COUNCIL - Provides an
opportunity for the public to address the Council on items which are not on the agenda.
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Comments should not be more than five minutes in length. The Mayor may adjust that
time limit based upon the number of persons seeking to comment. This comment
period may not be used to make personal attacks, to air personality grievances, to
make political endorsements or for political campaign purposes. Council Members will
not enter into a dialogue with citizens, and questions from Council will be for
clarification only. This period will not be used to problem solve issues or to react to
the comments made, but rather for informational purposes only.
6. Business removed from consent will be discussed at this time
7. Public Hearings
7.A. Business Incentive for Cherne/OPUS
Councilmember Jody Brennan made a motion to open the public hearing, seconded
by Councilmember Angelica Contreras and the motion passed.
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Councilmember Jody Brennan made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded
by Councilmember Matt Lehman and the motion passed.
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Councilmember Angelica Contreras made a motion to adopt Resolution No. R2020-
018 granting a Property Tax Abatement for Cherne/OPUS for a new headquarters
location on Vierling Drive in the west end consisting of 130,000 square feet building
with 119 jobs and an additional 50 jobs over the next five years., seconded by
Councilmember Jody Brennan and the motion passed.
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Councilmember Matt Lehman made a motion to adjourn to EDA, seconded by
Councilmember Jody Brennan and the motion passed.
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8. Recess for Economic Development Authority Meeting
9. Reconvene
10. General Business
A. Administration
10. A.1. Monthly Financial Review- January 2020
Informational only
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B. Planning and Development
10. B.1. PUD Concept Review — Shakopee Gravel
Informational only
11. Reports
11.A.Liaison & Administration Reports
11.B.City Bill List
Informational only
12. Other Business
Councilmember Jay Whiting made a motion to adjourn to the closed meeting
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.05 Subdivision 3(b) to discuss matters
protected by the attorney -client privilege pertaining to potential litigation by the City
relating to actions taken by the Shakopee Public Utilities Commission at its
December 16, 2019 meeting, seconded by Councilmember Angelica Contreras and
the motion passed.
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13. Closed Session pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.05 Subdivision 3(b) to
discuss matters protected by the attorney -client privilege
13.A.Closed Meeting to Discuss Possible Legal Action Against Shakopee Public
Utilities
No action was taken, direction was given to staff.
14. Adjournment to Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 7 p.m.
Councilmember Jay Whiting made a motion to adjourn to March 4, 2020 at 7:00
p.m., seconded by Councilmember Matt Lehman and the motion passed.
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