Lakeville City Council Meeting 11-3-25

Monday, November 3, 2025

Lakeville Police Department Q3 Report

Police staff changes and retirements

First center construction update

Regional law enforcement partnerships

Community engagement and police department events

Police training and professional development

Crime statistics analysis for Q3

Traffic and impaired driving enforcement trends

Consent agenda: Fire Department donations

Consent agenda: ISD 194 Joint Powers Agreement

Public Hearing: Special Service District No. 1 taxes 2026

Dakota County Capital Improvement Program 2026-2030

Areas of Interest (5)

Rise in non-alcohol drug-impaired driving cases in Lakeville despite lack of rapid testing tools.
Transition of medical call load from police to full-time fire department staff impacting total call stats.
Strategic shift in police hiring from hospitality and other industries using state and local grant funding.
Impending expiration of the Special Service District charge as the board approaches a full draw down of funds.
Police Chief highlighting challenges in recruitment and training during a year of high turnover.

Votes (2)

Approve consent agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve resolution imposing service charge for Special Service District No. 1

Passed5-0

Moved by John Burmel · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (2)

We have seen an increase. It is still largely alcohol... but we are seeing the trend rise with other drug impairment for sure.
— Brad Pollson

Impaired driving trendsResponding to a question about impaired driving statistics.

We've received some new striping at the roundabout and I'm curious if we could maybe get a report on potential decreases in fender benders.
— Joshua Lee

Traffic safetyDiscussion following the police report.

People (4)

Brad PollsonPolice Chief

Presented the Q3 Police Department report and discussed operational trends.

John BurmelCouncil Member

Moved to approve the resolution for Special Service District No. 1.

Joshua LeeCouncil Member

Requested reporting on traffic safety at the new roundabout.

1 quote

“We've received some new striping at the roundabout and I'm curious if we could maybe get a report on potential decreases in fender benders.”

Inquiring about traffic safety effectiveness.

Mr. MillerCity Staff

Highlighted consent agenda items including donation acceptance and joint agreements.

Places Mentioned

LakevilleAntlers ParkGrand Prairie ParkRitter ParkDakota CountySt. PeterBemidjiRoseville

Events & Meetings (3)

November 3rd: City Council Meeting
November 17th: Next City Council Meeting
November 24th: Next Work Session

Ordinances & Resolutions (3)

Amended and restated joint powers agreement with ISD 194 Lakeville schools.

Resolution of support for 2026-2030 Dakota County Capital Improvement Program.

Special Service District No. 1

Resolution imposing service charge for taxes payable in 2026.

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