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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/24/1985CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota January 24, 1985 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held January 24th, 1985, at 8:00 o'clock p.m. at the City Hall. PRESENT: Councilmembers Goodwin, Humphrey and Savanick; Clerk Asleson. ABSENT: Mayor Branning and Councilmember Holton. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, appointing Councilmember Savanick as Acting Mayor for tonight's meeting. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. APPOINT ACTING MAYOR Acting Mayor Savanick called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. The Councilmembers and everyone in attendance took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving the agenda for to- night's meeting as amended. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. APPROVE AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA PROJ. 84-14 CHANGE ORDERS PROJ. 83-11 CHANGE ORDER 1 SUBDIVISION BOND REDUCTIONS RES. 1985-13 SPECIAL ASSMT. DIVISIONS WHEATON POND sdvAGREEMENT RES. 1985-14 CONFIRM FIRE CHIEF TUTHILL MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving all items on the consent agenda with no exceptions. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving Change Orders to the contract with Spencer Construction for Project 84-14, Forest Point Improvements, as follows: No. 2, Revised, add $18,315.30; No. 3, Revised, add $12,804.59; and No. 4, add $4,380.00. Ayes - 3 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Richard Knutson, Inc., for Project 83-11, Nordic Woods 5th Addition Improvements, in the amount of an additional $4,663.00. Ayes - 3 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving reduction of subdi- vision financial guarantees of Morningview 1st from $154,842.00 to $136,200.00; Morningview 3rd from $71,280.00 to $60,000.00; Morningview 6th from $64,590.00 to $12,650.00; Palomino Woods from $30,000.00 to $20,000.00; and Chateau Estates 5th from $72,400.00 to $6,750.00. Ayes - 3 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1985- 13 approving special assessment divisions 15683 - Pennock Place 3rd; 15749 - New Life Church; 15753 -Emerald Point lst; 15803 - Southport 2nd; and 15809 - Lots 7 and 8, Block 4, Pinecrest. Ayes - 3 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving an agreement for storm water ponding with Earl Wheaton for four acres during 1985 at a cost of $1,000. Ayes - 3 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1985- 14 confirming the election of Richard Tuthill as Fire Chief for a three-year term beginning February 1, 1985. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota January 24, 1985 Page 2 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving renewal of a fire- arms range permit for 1985 on property located northwest of the intersection of Pilot Knob Road and 160th Street. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. FIREARMS RANGE 1985 PERMIT LICENSES & PERMITS JAN. 10, 1985 MINUTES AUDIENCE DISCN. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving 1985 licenses and permits as shown on the list dated January 21,1985. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of January 10th, as written. Ayes 3- Nays - O. Acting Mayor Savanick asked if any one was present to address the Council at this time on any item not on this meeting's agenda. There was no one present to speak. Terry Schultz introduced Virginia Sterling and Nancy Ludwig, Chairman, of the Mid- Winter Fest Committee who reviewed some of the events planned for this year's celebration. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1985-15 proclaiming February 7 to 10, 1985, to be "Apple Valley Mid-Winter Festival '85" and encouraging citizens to support and participate in the celebration. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. RES. 1985-15 PROCLAIM MID- WINTER FEST MID-WINTER FEST ACTIVITIES MOTION: of Humphray, seconded .by Goodwin, approving the following acti- vities in connection with the 1985 Mid-Winter Festival: a party permit, under City Code Sec. 14.5(g), to Valley Bike & Ski at Valleywood Golf Course on February 8, 1985; a permit to use Hayes Park for a hot air balloon take-off site to radio station KS-95 on February 9, 1985; and authorizing expenditure of $1,700 to purchase fireworks for use at Valleywood Golf Course on February 10, 1985. Ayes - 3 - Nays - O. The Council received a memo dated January 21, 1984, from Jon Gurban GYPSY MOTH about a public informational meeting on gypsy moths scheduled at 7:00 INFORMATIONAL p.m. on February 14, 1985, at Hayes Community Center. Terry Schultz MEETING said the meeting will be conducted by State and Federal officials and notice will be sent to residents in the affected areas as well as being publicized in the newspapers. Ken Brackee commented on spraying programs to control the moth which have been conducted in other areas. John Gretz reported on the status of Project 84-23, T.H. 77 related improvements in- cluding 132nd Street, as discussed at the Council's meeting of December 27, 1984. Federal funding for the highway improvements has been delayed and Mn/DOT does not know now when or if the project will be funded. Some storm sewer work may need to be done by the City even if this project is not done, but he would recommend can- celling the hearing and doing this as a separate project. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota January 24, 1985 Page 3 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, receiving, for the record, a petition, as presented January 17, 1985, from propertyowners opposed to improvements to 132nd Street as proposed with Project 84-23. Ayes - 3 - Nays - O. RECEIVE 132ND STREET PETITION MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, cancelling the public hearing CANCEL PROJECT on Project 84-23, T.N. 77 Related Improvements, as set by 84-23 HEARING Resolution No. 1984-213 on December 27, 1984. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. Mr. Asleson reviewed the application of Academy Village Apartments Part- PUBLIC HEARING nership for $2,700,000 of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bond financing for ACADEMY VILLAGE a 51-unit apartment building. The project includes three 51-unit build- HOUSING BONDS ings and two of the buildings will be financed by previously authorized bonds. The buildings would be located at the northeast corner of Garden View Drive and 143rd Street. Tom Heiberg, representing the developers, was present and said they anticipate con- struction as quickly as possible with occupancy of the buildings by fall. Acting Mayor Savanick called the public hearing to order on the $2,700,000 bonds under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C, at.~8:29 p.m. and noted receipt of the affi- davit of publication of the hearing notice. She asked for questions or comments from the public; there were none and the hearing was declared closed at 8:31 p.m. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1985- RES. 1985-16 16 approving a housing program by Academy Village Apartments PRELIM. APPROV~ Partnership with $2,700,000 of financing, pursuant to Minnesota ACADEMY VILLAGE Statutes, Chapter 462C, giving preliminary approval to the project HOUSING BONDS and authorizing submission of the program to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for review and approval. Acting Mayor Savanick said she is opposed to the project because one building would be financed differently and have different rules from the other two, the density is too high and she was opposed to the variances which were granted. Mr. Heiberg said the financing would require 20 percent of the units to be rented to low and moderate income individuals, which is 10 or 11 units. Mr. Asleson said this financing differs from the previous Academy Village bonds in that the rentals will be monitored to make sure units are available for low and moderate income in- dividuals or the bonds would lose their tax exempt status. The tax exempt financing under the other program carried no stipulation for reduced rental rates. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 2 - Nays 1 (Savanick). Mr. Asleson said developers of the Apple Valley Commons proposal are in- APPLE VALLEY tending to proceed with their project and plan to begin construction in COMMONS STATUS spring. They would require $5,000,000 of industrial development bond REPORT financing and the City's 1985 entitlement allocation is about $3,500,000. Staff is now pursuing obtaining allocations from other cities. If this is unsuccess- ful, allocations could be applied for from the state pool, however, this application could not be made until August 1st. At this time, the initial proceedings can be started for the financing and modified if additional allocation is not available. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota January 24, 1985 Page 4 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, setting an informal meeting SET SPECIAL at 7:00 p.m. and a special meeting at 8:00 p.m. on February 7, MEETING 1985, to consider setting a hearing on industrial development and tax increment bond financing for the Apple Valley Commons project. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. The Council received a memo dated January 21, 1985, from George LIABILITY INS. Ballenger advising the City's umbrella liability insurance coverage of COVERAGE $10,000,000 has been placed with Integrity Insurance Company at an annual premium of $17,500. Councilmember Humphrey said, because of problems in the insurance industry, a full disclosure on any reinsurance of the companies the City is dealing with should be requested. The Council received a memo dated January 21, 1985, from Mr. Asleson on SOLID WASTE the Metropolitan Council's Solid Waste Management Development Guide/ GUIDE PLAN Policy Plan. A hearing will be held on it January 28, 1985, and John Gretz will attend. The Council discussed possible implications of the policy which resulted from state laws on solid waste including landfill abatement. Mr. Asleson noted that in addition to the Metropolitan Council plan, counties have authority to implement the law also. Dakota County is how. considering a policy. Councilmember Goodwin reported on a meeting for elected officials he attended which explained the M.A.M.A. joint comparable worth study. He reviewed the com- ponents of the study and process to be used and recommended the City's participation. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1985- 17 authorizing participation of the City in the Joint Compar- able Worth Study by Control Data Business Advisors, Inc., at a cost of $6,350.00. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. RES. 1985 - 17 COMP. WORTH STUDY RES. 1985-18 ACQUIRE PETTER STORM SEWER EASEMENT MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1985- 18 authorizing acquisition of a storm sewer easement adjacent to Pilot Knob Road on the Petter property by the City Attorney including proceeding with condemnation action if necessary. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1985- RES. 1985-19 19 receiving the preliminary engineering report on Project SET HEARING 85-219, Galaxie Avenue Improvements North of 127th Street, and PROJ. 85-219 setting a public hearing on it at 8:00 p.m. on February 28, 1985. Mr. Gretz said he will be meeting with representatives of the Minnesota Zoological Garden prior to the hearing to review costs with them. He will also prepare a pro forma assessment roll for the hearing. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1985- 20 amending fees for various City services not contained in the City Code and rescinding Resolution No. 1981-188. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. RES. 1985-20 4END VARIOUS FEES CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota January 24, 1985 Page 5 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving an agreement with Boatman Architects, Inc., for a feasibility study for a proposed central maintenance garage facility at a cost not to exceed $5,000 for Phase I and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. ARCHITECT FOR GARAGE STUDY PARK VENDING AGREEMENT WITH ROYAL CROWN HIRE COM. DEV. SECRETARY HIRE PARTTIME EMPLOYEE CLAIMS & BILLS MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving an agreement with Royal Crown Beverage Co. for vending machines at Galaxie, Hagemeister and Delaney Parks and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. Consideration of various 1985 budgets was tabled. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving hiring Barbara Taylor for the position of Community Development Department Secretary effective February 4, 1985, at a starting salary of $1,259.00 per month. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving hiring Barbara Koppang as a Recreation Specialized Instructor effective January 26, 1985, at a salary of $8.00 per hour. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, to pay the claims and bills, checks numbered 41159 through 41220, 41222 through 41255, 41265 through 41306 and 41308 through 41373, in the total amount of $1,878,974.05. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, to adjourn. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 o'clock p.m.