11-7-14 Lakeville Positioned to Thrive City meetings Tuesday, Nov. 11 Veterans Day - City offices closed Wednesday, Nov. 12 Cable Board Meeting, 5:45 p.m. Council Special Mtg./Work Session, 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 Finance Comm., 7 p.m., Water Treatment Facility Meetings are held at Lakeville City Hall, 20195 Holyoke Ave. The public is welcome to attend. Agendas are available at www.lakevillemn.gov. Mayor’s Hours: Mayor Matt Little has office hours at City Hall on Fridays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Appointments are recommended. To schedule an appointment to speak with the Mayor, call (952) 985-4403. Thanks to election partners! The City of Lakeville would like to thank all who assisted with the Nov. 4 general election. Approximately 170 residents served as election judges at Lakeville’s polling locations, many of whom worked from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. Thanks to each of them for their dedication. Special thanks are also extended to the churches, schools, and facilities that served as polling places. Staff members at these facilities graciously rearranged classes and programs to accommodate the election process. Thanks to all of the partners that help make the election happen. Winter Parking now in effect Winter parking restrictions began Saturday, Nov. 1. No cars are allowed to park on any City streets between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. There is also no on-street parking when it’s snowing, until after the roads have been cleared. This ordinance applies even when there is no snow on the ground. City of Lakeville • Messages Utility rate increases proposed The City Utility Division maintains the water system that supplies up to 20 million gallons of treated water each day to residents and businesses. The City also manages the sanitary sewer system which is operated by the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES). Water and sanitary sewer increases are proposed for the coming year. Water rate increases are primarily due to extensive water main replacements associated with street reconstruction projects. This work is being done mainly in areas where surrounding soil has now corroded water main. The sanitary sewer rate increases are primarily the result of major maintenance of the lift stations and equipment replacements. Residential account example: On a typical home which uses 18,000 gallons during the winter quarter – water and sewer fees will increase by about $3.13 per quarter. Business account example: For accounts using 45,000 gallons, water and sewer fees would increase by $7.84 per quarter. Debt will be issued in order to lessen the water and sanitary rate impacts on utility customers. There are no proposed rate changes for streetlights or surface water management fees. The City Council will consider these proposed changes in fees at its regular meeting on Nov. 17. The rates will be effective after Feb. 1. Planning Commission member needed The Planning Commission reviews residential, commercial, and industrial development proposals and makes recommendations to the City Council according to the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan. To apply for the Planning Commission, please complete the application form on the City website at www.lakevillemn.gov and submit to City Hall, 20195 Holyoke Ave. New cable channels On Tuesday, Oct. 7, Charter Communications moved local government TV channels to a digital tier. The new channels are: • 180: Government access • 187: Public access • 188: Educational access (ISD 194) • 189: Educational access (ISD 196) A complete schedule of government access programs is posted on the City website at www. lakevillemn.gov. Messages and videos for the public are accepted for broadcast on Cable Channel 187. Fee Adjustments Each year, the City reviews it’s fees to ensure that rate structures accurately reflect cost of services provided. Sensitivity to comparable markets are also taken into consideration in setting fees. The City Council will consider approving the 2015 fees at its regular meeting at 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 17. For more information, visit the City website at www.lakevillemn.gov. If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please contact Finance Director Dennis Feller at dfeller@ lakevillemn.gov. www.lakevillemn.gov • 952-985-4400 • 20195 Holyoke Ave.