Lakeville City Council — Transcript
Monday, July 20, 2026
Proposed Orderly Annexation (Lakeville and Eureka Township)
Public Works Department Operations and Projects
City Financial Audit and Annual Report (2025)
Votes (5)
Citizen Comments on Proposed Orderly Annexation (Lakeville and Eureka Township)
Dissent: Chris Moler and Jim Saubber expressed strong opposition to the proposed annexation agreement.
Moved by null · Seconded by null
Chris Moler and Jim Saubber presented formal objections to the inclusion of their family farm properties in a proposed orderly annexation agreement with Eureka Township. They cited concerns about the destruction of rural character, increased tax burdens, lack of consent, and existing growth challenges within Lakeville, requesting removal of their parcels from the annexation proposal.
Public Works Second Quarter Report
Dissent: None
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Director Paul Omi delivered a detailed update on public works activities, covering new hires, street and trail construction projects (e.g., County Road 46, Dakota Heights, Lake Marian Greenway), utility infrastructure improvements (water towers, sewer lining), and environmental initiatives. Key successes included a water efficiency grant program saving 4 million gallons annually, a successful MS4 audit, and ongoing park restoration with innovative methods like 'goats for buckthorn management.'
Proposal for Playground Equipment for East Community Park Phase 2
Dissent: None
Moved by null · Seconded by null
A proposal from Kanani for the purchase of playground equipment for East Community Park phase 2 was presented, noting its funding from approved park bond referendum funds as a continued investment in the city's parks.
Donations from Lakeville Public Safety Foundation
Dissent: None
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The council acknowledged donations from the Lakeville Public Safety Foundation, which included 20 bereavement packets for the police department and 200 K9 patrol patches, totaling $3,000 in value.
Acknowledge 2025 Annual Comprehensive Annual Report
Dissent: None
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Tyler C from ABDO presented the audit findings for the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Annual Report, confirming an unmodified (clean) audit opinion for the city. The report highlighted the city's strong financial position, including exceeding general fund balance policy, positive budget variances, and receiving the Excellence Award for its 2024 financial report for the 37th consecutive year.
Notable Quotes (6)
not every old farm they see on a map should be circled and earmarked as a future growth opportunity.
This annexation is being pursued without the con consent of the affected property owners.
So yeah, it's it's a good story to tell, I think.
Absolutely. It's always good to see the goats back, too.
We are issuing what's referred to as an unmodified opinion on the financial statements, which is a clean audit opinion.
our city is doing a very good job of accounting for that and staff is doing an excellent job on stewarding uh those tax dollars.
Ordinances & Resolutions (8)
City plan that includes Moler family's farmland in a proposed orderly annexation agreement.
Proposed agreement between the City of Lakeville and Eureka Township, subject to citizen objections.
Documents related to the proposed annexation, which citizens requested to be updated.
Stormwater management program audited by the Metropolitan Pollution Control Agency.
A program (2024-2026) that provided rebates for smart irrigation systems and efficient toilets, saving an estimated 4 million gallons of water annually.
Federal funding received by the city, subject to additional audit testing (single audit).
The city's financial report for the year ended December 31, 2025, subject of the audit presentation and council acknowledgment.
Funding source for the purchase of playground equipment for East Community Park phase 2.