Since the budget has not yet been voted on, the City will accept additional public comment on the budget and/or tax levy prior to adoption at the Monday, Dec. 17 City Council meeting.
Dave Thompson told a GOP constituency group that the push for a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage, as well as an insistence by GOPers that there was a budget surplus both "backfired."
When mayor-elect Matt Little assumes his new role in January, his council seat will have to be filled.
Under the revised levy, the average home in Lakeville—valued at $214,800—will see a 2.4 percent decrease in the city portion of their property tax bill, according to the city, saving the average household about $20.
Permits issued by the city of Lakeville are down compared to last year's November, but are still significantly up year to date.
These were the most read stories on Lakeville Patch in November.
The official DNR snowmobile season will begin on Dec. 1. A map and snowmobile ordinance summary can be found on the City website at www.lakevillemn.gov, under Maps of Lakeville.
Lakeville's annual Truth in Taxation Hearing headlines this week's meeting agendas.
Brett Altergott was selected to replace Steve Michaud, who had been Lakeville's only Parks and Recreation Director, who retired in July after serving 40 years in the position.
The clinics are scheduled throughout the month of December.
Here's a look at the news from the south metro in the past week.
Also, get in the holiday spirit by attending one or more of these upcoming performances at the Lakeville Area Arts Center.
County officials hope the Red Line—a new rapid bus route stretching from the Mall of America to Lakeville, will bring a new wave of development to the area.
Letter writer: "Thank you to the voters of Lakeville for placing your trust in me to represent you on the Lakeville City Council."
Homestead classification-related tax deadlines are coming up.
With the holidays just around the corner, now is the time to register for some special Lakeville Parks & Recreation programs. These Santa programs will make the season extra special for your little ones!
Letter writer: "I am sincerely humbled and grateful to have been re-elected by the voters to serve another term as your City Council representative."
The newly elected DFL rep was elected last week, beating out Republican opponent Roz Peterson.
Upgrades at the intersection of Dodd Boulevard and County Road 50 are nearing completion, including the addition of designated left turn signals on the north and southbound lanes of Dodd Boulevard.
Check out our citywide results for Lakeville and a number of other Dakota County communities.
So many races, so many stories. Instead of searching, here's an easy to reference list.
Incumbent Republican John Kline defeated Democrat Mike Obermueller by more than 8 points to keep his seat in congress.
Candidates stop for a portrait and answer one seemingly simple question
With a few races nearly deadlocked, many stay awake late into the night for results
Some races can't quite be called.
Doug Anderson to join incumbent Kerrin Swecker on Lakeville's City Council.
Former Lakeview Elementary School Principal Terry Lind will join incumbents Bob Erickson and Judy Keliher on Lakeville's School Board.
Lakeville's Dave Thompson and Mary Liz Holberg easily re-elected to their legislative seats.
Little, a freshmen City Councilor and law student, defeated incumbent Mayor Mark Bellows and a third challenger in Councilor Laurie Rieb.
Minnesota's voting goes until 8 p.m., but some polls elsewhere close two hours earlier.
"We might need more ballots," said one head election judge in Lakevllle.
American's for Prosperity, considered one of the largets Republican Super PACs in the country, is dabbling with attack mailers in Lakeville at the same time it's revealed one candidate has raised more than $6,000 in cash from outside the city.
Letter writer: "Holberg has pressed for legislation that encourages private sector job growth while limiting the size and scope of government."
How much money have local candidates raised? Patch has the documents.
Recycling is easier than ever–and has more impact. Recycling programs have changed as new technologies, growing markets, and new products made from recycled materials are developed.
The deadline for letters to the editor to be submitted regarding election-related topics is 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 5.
Letter writer: "As a local Republican, I was happy to receive an email from the Lakeville District Republican party that they interviewed and recommended re-electing a True Conservative for Mayor, Mark Bellows."