Lakeville City Council Meeting 4-15-24
Monday, April 15, 2024
Liquor operations donation to 360 Communities and The Open Door
Arbor Day Proclamation and forestry initiatives
Fire Department annual report and 2024 first quarter report
Public hearing for Wellhead Protection Plan part two
Areas of Interest (5)
- Liquor store operations generate nearly $35,000 for local charities.
- Fire department transitions to hybrid model with six new full-time hires in 2024.
- City of Lakeville maintains Tree City USA status for 31 years with upcoming expansion.
- Fire department records show significant rise in call volume over 10-year period.
- Wellhead protection plan enters new 10-year cycle to safeguard municipal water.
Votes (1)
Approve consent agenda
Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member
Notable Quotes (3)
The need is not lessening... it is a wonderful thing to see the support from Lakeville liquor and the community continue to rise.
We serve 15,000 people in Dakota County every month, 2,000 of those are in Lakeville.
In 2023 we were responded to 3,286 calls.
People (5)
T. WallLiquor Operations DirectorReported $34,714.96 and 300 lbs of food raised for local food shelves.
Reported $34,714.96 and 300 lbs of food raised for local food shelves.
Jeff MortensonPresident and CEOAcknowledged community support for food shelves.
1 quote
Acknowledged community support for food shelves.
“The need is not lessening... it is a wonderful thing to see the support from Lakeville liquor and the community.”
Addressing the council regarding food insecurity.
Stephanie AndrewsBoard PresidentDiscussed service volume for Dakota County and Lakeville residents.
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Discussed service volume for Dakota County and Lakeville residents.
“We serve 15,000 people in Dakota County every month, 2,000 of those are in Lakeville.”
Explaining the reach of The Open Door Pantry.
Zach JorgensonCity ForesterOutlined 2024 tree sales and volunteer planting events.
Outlined 2024 tree sales and volunteer planting events.
Chief MeyerFire ChiefReviewed 2023 performance, call volumes, and recruitment.
1 quote
Reviewed 2023 performance, call volumes, and recruitment.
“The Lakeville fire department is dedicated to serving the community through the protection of lives and property.”
Stating the department's mission.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- April 15th City Council Meeting
- Arbor Day Tree Sale/Earth Day celebration, April 20th
- Arbor Day Volunteer Tree Planting, May 1st at Independence Park
Ordinances & Resolutions (3)
Resolution accepting donations from liquor operations for local food shelves.
Agreement with Mom Brands for site improvements.
Allocation for ADA accessible service windows at City Hall.