Lakeville City Council Worksession 12-11-23

Monday, December 11, 2023

Proposed development of Kenwood Middle School land

Citizen comments regarding Kenwood land preservation

Stormwater management and watershed issues near 185th Street

Traffic safety concerns on Jewel Path and Kensington Way

Legislative priorities for 2024

State mandates and local authority

Public Safety Training Facility and rail car storage updates

Notable Quotes (3)

My back door looks out the woods that is my serenity that is my peace please do not take that away.
— Amy Eggers

Kenwood land developmentPublic comment session.

Due diligence was not done by the administration and they didn't understand the value of it.
— Rick Ringeisen

Kenwood land sale processPublic comment regarding school board oversight.

The openness to listen to Citizen comments here about this issue is a wonderful contrast to how the school board has conducted this business.
— Howard Schneider

Process transparencyComparing city and school board transparency.

People (6)

Henry CaswellStudent athlete

Advocating for Kenwood land as community green space.

Don DuffyHead coach

Highlights volunteer maintenance of 2.3 miles of trails.

Amy EggersResident

Opposes development; cites emotional attachment to local wetlands and wildlife.

Rick RingeisenRetired teacher/coach

Critiques school board due diligence and advocates for preservation of virgin timber land.

Don CherProperty owner

Reporting uncommunicated city requirements for water and sewer installation.

Howard SchneiderGrandparent

Praised council for openness contrasted with school board's lack of transparency.

Places Mentioned

Kenwood Middle School landLakeville, MNLake Marion185th StreetJewel PathKensington WayAners Park

Events & Meetings (1)

December 11, Work Session

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