Contact the City Council • Council meetings • Archived agendas, minutes, videos

Lakeville City Council Members are elected at-large to represent the entire community and are empowered by law to legislate citywide policy. This includes the authority to pass and enforce ordinances, establish public and administrative policies, create advisory boards and commissions, and manage the City's financial operations including preparing a budget, auditing expenditures, and transacting other City business as required by law. The City Council also serves as the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) for the City. The City Council appoints a City Administrator who directs City staff on implementation of Council decisions and providing day-to-day City operations.

Mission Statement:
The City of Lakeville provides the foundation for healthy neighborhoods and successful businesses by investing in comprehensive planning, high-quality and efficient services, citizen participation, and effective partnerships.

Vision Statement:
Lakeville is the choice for residents and businesses looking for a superior quality of life, unique and connected neighborhoods, and a character that reflects a strong sense of community. The City Council is currently in the process of creating a long-term visioning plan - click here for more information on Envision Lakeville.

2013 Legislative Priorities:
As the 2013 Minnesota State Legislature gets underway, there will be many legislative initiatives and bills considered. The adoption of local legislative priorities is intended to portray the City's positions on a variety of issues and to communicate to Lakeville’s residents, legislators, county and state officials, lobbying organizations, and other interested parties Lakeville’s position on a variety of significant legislative topics.

Below is a copy of the City of Lakeville 2013 Legislative Priorities as adopted at the February 4, 2013 City Council meeting. The policies are divided into five categories including municipal revenue and taxation, transportation, housing, economic development, and general legislation. If you have any questions regarding the legislative priorities please contact the City of Lakeville Administration Department at (952) 985-4403.

 2013 Legislative Priorities

Contact the City Council

• Send an e-mail to all five City Council members simultaneously at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
• To contact the City Council by phone, call (952) 985-4410 to leave a message. You will receive a reply in a timely manner. 
• To contact City Council members individually, use the contact information below.
• Mayor Matt Little has office hours at City Hall on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Call (952) 985-4403 to schedule an appointment.

	Mayor Matt Little This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (952) 985-4410 First elected to Council: January 1, 2011 First elected as Mayor: January 1, 2013 Term expires: December 31, 2014
	Council Member Doug Anderson  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (952) 469-1016 First elected to Council: January 1, 2013 Term expires: December 31, 2016
	Council Member Bart Davis This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (952) 715-2883 First appointed to Council: March 4, 2013 Term expires: December 31, 2014
	Council Member Colleen LaBeau This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (952) 985-4170 First elected to Council: January 1, 2011 Term expires: December 31, 2014
	Council Member Kerrin Swecker This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (952) 469-2012 First appointed to Council: August 6, 2007 First elected to Council: January 1, 2009 Term expires: December 31, 2016

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Council meetings

 Most recent regular City Council meeting agenda

 Most recent City Council work session agenda

The City Council meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month at City Hall, 20195 Holyoke Avenue. During those times you can watch the meetings live on this website by clicking on this link. If a holiday occurs on the meeting date, the Council meets on the following evening. Council meetings are televised on Government Channel 16 and are also available for online viewing after each meeting.

 Watch the most recent City Council meeting online 

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Archived Council agendas, minutes, videos

Council agendas, minutes, and videos are archived here. If you need information on prior meetings not listed, please call the City Clerk at (952) 985-4404.

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