Lakeville Fire Department Second Quarter Report

Chief Meer presented the department's Q2 report, noting a record 437 calls in May, with medical/rescue calls comprising 66% of the volume. He highlighted improved response times due to two staffed engines and discussed significant incidents like the Ivory Lane and Kenosha fires. Training initiatives included EV vehicle response, live burns, and mental health awareness. The department also saw the badging of new full-time firefighters, pay-on-call recruitment, and three retirements. Updates were provided on the new fire station design, a potential mentorship program, and the First Responder Skills Training Center. Council members questioned specific fire risks from lithium batteries, EV vehicles, and solar panels.

Consent Agenda Items 6C and 6E

Moved by Unknown [0:13:30] · Seconded by Unknown [0:13:35]

Mr. Miller highlighted two items from the consent agenda: Resolution 6C, which accepted nearly $29,000 in donations from Lakeville Liquors customers, earmarked for the Police Department's K9 program. He also mentioned Resolution 6E, approving an application for a $1.8 million preliminary grant award from the Legislative Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources for the Lake Marian Greenway project. No further discussion was held by the council members on these items.

Ordinance Amending Title 10 and 11 of the City Code (Tree Preservation)

Moved by John Burmal [0:19:14] · Seconded by Unknown [0:19:20]

Community Development Director Miss Goodro presented the proposed ordinance to enhance tree preservation, transitioning relevant sections into the zoning ordinance. The ordinance clarifies requirements for new developments, infill lots, and home expansions, setting removal thresholds (40% for residential, 70% for non-residential) and replacement tree mandates (two for each heritage tree removed for principal house expansion on 1-acre+ lots). The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval after two reviews. Council members discussed the measurement of thresholds (in inches, not tree count) and Council member Lee expressed appreciation for the ordinance as a balanced approach to encourage design-integrated preservation rather than penalties.

Dakota Waste Solutions LLC and Olm Holdings One LLC Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendments

Moved by Dan Walter [0:24:26] · Seconded by Unknown [0:24:32]

Mr. Mike Brant of Kimley Horn, representing Dakota Waste Solutions, introduced the initial steps for an organic waste composting facility and a relocated wood chip processing facility south of 215th Street. Community Development Director Miss Goodro detailed the request to amend the 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Map and the zoning map. This aims to unify the split land use designations of the properties into a consistent 'Warehouse Light Industrial' zone and incorporate them into the Municipal Urban Service Area (MUSA). This change is crucial for facilitating future infrastructure improvements, including sewer, water, storm, and roadway upgrades along 215th Street to serve the project and surrounding areas. The approval requires a four-fifths council vote and Metropolitan Council review.

Table Item 7C

Moved by Mayor [0:25:35] · Seconded by Unknown [0:25:40]

The council was informed that the applicant for Item 7C requested to table the item to the next scheduled meeting.