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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/27/2006 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 27, 2006 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held July 27, 2006, at 8:00 o’clock p.m., at Apple Valley Municipal Center. PRESENT: Mayor Hamann-Roland; Councilmembers Bergman, Erickson, Goodwin, and Grendahl. ABSENT: None. City staff members present were: City Administrator Lawell, City Clerk Gackstetter, City Attorney Dougherty, City Engineer Manson, Finance Director Ballenger, Associate City Planner Bodmer, Recreation Superintendent Breuer, Associate City Planner Dykes, Assistant City Administrator Grawe, Public Works Director Heuer, Parks and Recreation Director Johnson, Police Chief Johnson, Acting Community Development Director Lovelace, Police Captain Marben, Recreation Supervisor Padgett, Police Captain Rechtzigel, Fire Chief Wassmund, and Crime Prevention Specialist Walter. Mayor Hamann-Roland called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. Everyone took part in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, changing the order of 5.D.1 and 5.D.2 so the presentation from the developer of The Village at Founders Circle comes before the request to Ratify Vacation of Easement. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, approving the agenda for tonight’s meeting, as amended. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. AUDIENCE Mayor Hamann-Roland asked if anyone was present to address the Council, at this time, on any item not on this meeting’s agenda. No one was present to speak. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Hamann-Roland asked if the Council or anyone in the audience wished to pull any item from the consent agenda. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, moving consideration of item 4.F – Agreement with Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce to Administer the Convention and Visitors Bureau to the regular agenda, and approving all items on the consent agenda. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 27, 2006 Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of July 13, 2006, as written. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2006-121 MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, adopting accepting, with thanks, the donation of $240.00 from Target Corporation for the National Night Out Program. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2006-122 MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, adopting accepting, with thanks, the donation of a 1995 Ford Taurus, valued at $1,950.00, from Michelle Barington Iverson, 12906 Hesitation WMA Road, Deerwood, Minnesota, for use by the Fire Department in training. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2006-123 MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, adopting approving issuance of a lawful gambling exempt permit, by the State Gambling Control Board, to American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 1776, for use on September 9, 2006, and waiving any waiting period for State approval. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2006-124 MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, adopting approving issuance of a lawful gambling exempt permit, by the State Gambling Control Board, to American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 1776, for use on November 18, 2006, and waiving any waiting period for State approval. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2006-125 MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, adopting approving issuance of a lawful gambling exempt permit, by the State Gambling Control Board, to American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 1776, for use on January 13, 2007, and waiving any waiting period for State approval. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2006-126 MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, adopting approving issuance of a lawful gambling exempt permit, by the State Gambling Control Board, to American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 1776, for use on March 10, 2007, and waiving any waiting period for State approval. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, authorizing issuance of a Temporary On-Sale Liquor License by Minnesota Liquor Control to Apple Valley American Legion Post 1776, for its outdoor pavilion at 14521 Granada Drive, valid on August 26, 2006. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, receiving the City’s 2005 Financial Audit and Management Letter by Kern, DeWenter, Viere, Ltd. Ayes - 5- Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, approving a Contract with the City of Rosemount for Use of the Fire Safety House on August 11, 2006, as attached to CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 27, 2006 Page 3 the Fire Chief’s memo dated July 21, 2006; and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, approving a Contract with the City of Rosemount for Use of the Fire Safety House on October 10, 2006, as attached to the Fire Chief’s memo dated July 21, 2006; and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, approving the Agreement with the St. Paul Growers Association, Inc., for use of the Dakota County Western Service Center north parking lot for Apple Valley Farmers Market on September 16, 2006, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, approving the reduction of financial guarantees for Cobblestone Lake 3rd Addition from $167,348.00 to $22,103.00, as listed in the Community Development Secretary’s memo dated July 24, 2006. . Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2006-127 MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, adopting authorizing disposing of a tandem axle plow truck by advertising for sale by sealed bids, to be opened at 2:00 p.m., on September 7, 2006; with a minimum bid of $12,000.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, approving Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Simplex Grinnell, for Fire Alarm Panel Replacement Project, in the amount of $730.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, approving hiring the full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees, as listed in the Personnel Report dated July 28, 2006. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, authorizing issuance of a party permit to Christina Thuras, 17659 Fieldcrest Avenue, Farmington, Minnesota, for a picnic at Alimagnet Park Pursuant to City Code Section 95.03 (G)(1), valid on August 5, 2006. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU ADMINISTRATION Councilmember Grendahl said she does not recall seeing the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) marketing plan in the last few years and asked if one was available. She also asked who is representing the City and how much money is being collected for this purpose. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 27, 2006 Page 4 Mr. Grawe said the marketing plan is typically presented later in the year. The agreement renewal was originally presented in the late fall when the budget for the upcoming year was also presented. However, as most of the budget expenditures occur in the first months of the calendar year, the renewal was moved to July to provide the City with approximately six months to plan an alternative should the City not choose to renew the agreement with the Chamber. Rick Dodge and he are the current representatives. Councilmember Grendahl suggested the Council receive an update on CVB activities at an informal meeting. She also questioned information she had seen in a recent Chamber of Commerce publication regarding money the Chamber received from the City of Apple Valley. Mr. Edward Kearney, Apple Valley Chamber President, was present. He said the contract to administer the Convention and Visitors Bureau typically runs for two years at a cost of $14,000.00 per year. The $6,000.00 Councilmember Grendahl was referring to is for the City’s membership dues in the Chamber of Commerce. The CVB collects approximately $34,000.00 in bed tax, of which the City retains 5 percent in a special fund. Mr. Kearney then described cooperative efforts in advertising by six convention and visitors bureaus informally called Minneapolis South, of which the Apple Valley CVB is a member. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Bergman, directing staff to provide an update on the Convention and Visitors Bureaus status and accomplishments at an informal Council meeting prior to future requests for the Council to extend the terms of the agreement. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Pam Walter, Crime Prevention Specialist, reviewed the agenda of activities planned throughout the City for the 23rd annual “National Night Out” on August 1, 2006. She invited everyone to attend a picnic sponsored by the Business Watch program, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at 15010 Glazier Avenue. Visits by the Police and Fire Departments and Councilmembers to neighborhood events will begin at 5:00 p.m., and continue throughout the evening. Anyone interested in scheduling a neighborhood party should contact her. There are currently 97 parties registered, up 7 from last year. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Bergman, proclaiming August 1, 2006, as “National Night Out” and encouraging citizens to participate in and support the crime prevention efforts this opportunity offers. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The Council thanked Ms. Walter and everyone involved for their efforts in making National Night Out a success. “BE A GOOD SPORT” PROGRAM AWARD CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 27, 2006 Page 5 Randy Johnson said the Apple Valley “Be a Good Sport” program was recently recognized by the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA) as an innovative and creative program. Ms. Padgett described the program which was held on March 19, 2005. Approximately 120 children and parents participated in various activities focused on encouraging good sportsmanship and teamwork on and off the field/court/rink. Mr. Randy Distad, Co-Chair of the MPRA Awards Committee, presented the Mayor with the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association Award of Excellence plaque for the Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Department’s “Be a Good Sport” program. WESTERBERG FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE Ms. Dykes described the request for a front yard setback variance of 19 feet for a 625 square foot house addition at 141 South Surrey Trail (Lots 18-20, Block 3, Lebanon Hills 1st Addition). The property is zoned “R-2” and requires a front setback of 30 feet. A fire occurred at the house earlier this year. The applicant wishes to rebuild and expand the house. The property faces an unimproved right-of-way and the house sits on two lots. Before expanding the existing use, the owner would need to replat the lots. The owner prefers not to replat the property in case it would delay when he and his family could return to their home. Councilmember Bergman asked if the applicant submitted the documents they said they would submit at the Planning Commission meeting. Ms. Dykes said they submitted a portion of the necessary application documents, but the application is not complete. Councilmember Erickson said as long as there are no objections by the neighbors and the lots are larger than most single-family lots, he does not wish to penalize this homeowner. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, approving a setback variance to allow construction of 625 square foot addition on a house to within 19 feet of the front lot line on Lots 18-20, Block 3, Lebanon Hills 1st Addition (141 South Surrey Trail), with conditions, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. THE VILLAGE AT FOUNDERS CIRCLE Mr. Dean Dovolis, of DJR Architecture, Inc., project architect for The Village at Founders Circle, said the presentation will cover the quality of the environment and the quality of the management. Both factors are key to providing places in which people want to live. He reviewed the urban design principals of the project, phasing, various housing types, retail, and market conditions. He also discussed the building design and features, stating the project is heavily amenity loaded, resulting in an up-scale, high-end product. He presented various sketches and elevation drawings. Each section of the Village, the building within the triangle, will have its own signature character and features. The building will be built as condos with quality amenities; separate utility metering; CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 27, 2006 Page 6 better insulation, soundproofing, and windows; high-end exteriors, infrastructure, and park features. Ms. Barbara Halverson, of Steven Scott Management, Inc., summarized her firm’s background and experience in providing real estate property management and development. They have been hired as consultants on the for-lease portion of the project. They currently lease over 6,000 units primarily in the metro area as well as manage three properties in Apple Valley. She described Apple Valley’s current renter profile and the targeted renter profile for this development. They conduct thorough background, credit, and employment screening, and quarterly inspections on all leased units. The asset is preserved by maintaining the interior and exteriors of the building, and fully restoring units to their original condition between rentals. She further said various individuals including a site manager, lead maintenance technician, resident manger, and others would be on site. Mr. Roger Lenahan, of Cambridge Commercial Reality, said his firm is providing retail leasing services on the project. He listed various projects and tenants they represent. He said the quality of the project drives the retail tenants, and he thinks the project will draw quality tenants. He described some likely tenants. He further said shorter bays, as are present in this project, are easier to lease up. Mr. Daniel Desrocher, Sales Team Coordinator, said sales will start in January or February of 2007 from a trailer on the site. They will then move their sales office to an upscale space in the Grandstay Hotel. Construction is projected to begin fall of 2007. Ms. Bink Semmer, of Imagewerks Marketing, described the phasing of the marketing plan. Phase one, which includes the name, logo, branding, various signs, ads, and brochures, is complete. Phase two has begun and will continue with the marketing of the Ponds in January 2007. Mr. Rod Lindquist, of Grandstay Hotel, said he was going to say some things but felt the presentation was comprehensive and well done. He asked the Council to consider approving The Village at Founders Circle project this evening so he may begin construction of his hotel. Councilmember Goodwin said in order for him to vote for the project he would require the building be platted and built as up-scale condos. He further said he would like the differences between an apartment and condominium described for the viewing audience, and later he would like to discuss what options the Council has should this project not come to fruition. Mr. Dovolis said the three major differences between an apartment and a condominium are how it is platted, the separation of metered utilities, and the quality of construction. Mr. Dougherty added the law requires various documents to exist for a condo building. Their office has seen some of these documents already. Others cannot be completed until the building is complete. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 27, 2006 Page 7 Councilmember Goodwin said he will expect amenities similar to those presented in the photos this evening and he will require the Planned Development Agreement include language which would require the developer build the upscale product it presented. Mr. Dovolis said they could commit to various standards on acoustics and decibel ratings; exterior finishes, such as brick, stucco, masonry, and quality windows; as well as quality interior amenities, park area, and infrastructure. Councilmember Bergman asked if the units will be leased or sold. Mr. Dovolis said the building will be platted as condos, leased, and sold when the market permits. Councilmember Bergman asked if the Ponds and the Landings would be rental or owner occupied. Mr. Dovolis said the Ponds and the Landings will be owner-occupied units. The rental units in the Village will help get the project started. Once the project gets going it is easier for people to visualize the community, thereby making it easier to sell the units in the Ponds and the Landings. Councilmember Bergman compared the cost of rental units at Hearthstone to the costs presented for The Village at Founders Circle project. Ms. Barbara Halverson said the Village is estimated at $1.25 per square foot, which is higher than Hearthstone. Councilmember Bergman asked what the rental vacancy rate was in Apple Valley two years ago. Ms. Halverson said Hearthstone opened in 2003 and was leased in 2004. She said the rental market is coming back very strong in the suburbs as well as downtown. Ms. Brenda Hvambsal, of Steven Scott Management, Inc., clarified that the $1,900.00 a month Hearthstone unit is for a large three-bedroom plus den, while the Village is a two-bedroom unit for $1,500.00 a month. She added that the rental market in this area is very healthy. Councilmember Erickson commented on the cost of housing and the rate at which it is going up compared to the rate salaries are increasing. He is more concerned with rental housing in single- family neighborhoods. He asked what would happen if this project went away. How long would the property sit, and what about the businesses that have built on adjacent properties. He stated his preference is affordable single-family homes, but perhaps condos are the first step in helping people achieve their dreams of owning their own home. Councilmember Grendahl said all the comments she has heard from the public oppose the project going to rental. She asked why individuals making $49,000.00 a year would not prefer to buy a home. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 27, 2006 Page 8 Ms. Halverson stated there are many reasons why individuals prefer rental as a life style. Councilmember Grendahl questioned if there were enough jobs here to support rental units requiring those incomes. She asked if any surveys have been done supporting that people would live here and drive north on Cedar Avenue to get to their jobs. Ms. Halverson responded that the leasing market is booming in Woodbury, Eagan, and other areas south of the river. Councilmember Grendahl asked about the members of the team and the longevity with which they have been with the project. Mr. Eric Pederson, of Pederson Ventures, introduced the various members of his team and their disciplines. Councilmember Bergman said he has had a vision for this area for over six years and that vision was always owner-occupied housing. He referred to a map he had distributed to the Council earlier this week and expressed concern regarding the concentration of rental units in this area. He would prefer a more equal saturation level throughout the City. There are consequences to more rental property, including the need for more police officers and rental housing coordinators. He noted the petitioners sat on the property for two years while they could have been marketing it. He still has a vision for the property and it is the same as it was six years ago. The units should be for sale. Councilmember Goodwin said his first choice would be condominiums as well. Had the development got off the ground in the last couple of years, the project would be condos and the Council would not be discussing this. However, things happened, and the players and the market changed. He suggested the Council discuss the question he raised earlier. If this project goes away and the Metropolitan Council grant dollars are lost, what will happen and what type of development may be proposed next. Mayor Hamann-Roland called a recess at 9:48 p.m. Mayor Hamann-Roland resumed the meeting at 9:57 p.m. Councilmember Erickson pointed out this project has a significant amount of retail. He asked how many of the units called out on the map showing apartments and rental townhomes have yet to be constructed. Ms. Dykes said Tuscany is not constructed. Councilmember Erickson noted that is 244 units that are not built. He asked if that project needed to come back before the Council. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 27, 2006 Page 9 Ms. Dykes said the building plan was approved in 2003 and the project would need new approval. Councilmember Erickson asked if the property could be rezoned. Mr. Dougherty said it depends on whether there is a Planned Development Agreement on the property. Councilmember Erickson said he does not like the distribution of apartments in this area and would like to keep that in mind in the future. Councilmember Bergman asked about the possibility of some of the Village units going to the Dakota County Community Development Agency. Mr. Dougherty said it is possible, but the Community Development Agency would need Council approval before they would invest in a project. Mr. Lawell said the Community Development Agency currently has no ownership interest in the property. If it wanted to become involved in this project, it would need to approach the developer and the developer would have to agree. At this time, there is no indication the developer is looking at this type of financing. Mr. Brad Carlson, of Marshall Bank First, confirmed that to date they have not looked at exploring any government or municipal financing other than the Metropolitan Council grant. Councilmember Goodwin asked how the property is zoned and the number of units allowed per acre. Ms. Dykes said the property is zoned PD-739, subzone 2, and listed several of zoning requirements. She said it is zoned for approximately 45 units per acre. Councilmember Goodwin said he is concerned that if the project is not approved, the developer may sell the property and the City may end up with a project that is not nearly as nice as the one presented this evening. He asked if the property could be rezoned. Mr. Dougherty explained how the property could be rezoned. He further explained what actions a property owner may take should he feel there was a wrongful decision made by the Council. Councilmember Goodwin said it is important for the public to realize the Council does not always get what it wants. He does not see the Council rezoning the property. Although the Council does not want rental units, if this project fails, the next proposal may also be rental and just as dense as this one without any of the amenities. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 27, 2006 Page 10 Mayor Hamann-Roland agreed the Council may not have the same controls or partnership on a future project that it has today. Councilmember Bergman said the project has sat for several years and it can sit for a couple more years. Mayor Hamann-Roland said she would prefer for-sale condominiums but understands the financing is not available at this time for a for-sale product. She said she is willing to go out on a limb with the developer and support a high-end product built and platted as condos. She stressed the importance to selling the units when the market permitted. Councilmember Goodwin said his first choice is for the condos to be built and sold as condos. His second choice is for them to be built and platted as upscale condos which will be sold when the market permits. The $2 million dollar grant is an incentive for the developer to build a high- end project. If the grant is lost, the quality of the project will likely go down. Councilmember Bergman said there is a project in a neighboring community that has high-end rental units sitting empty. There is no guarantee these units will be rented. He said he likes the project, just not the rental. Councilmember Goodwin asked what mechanism the City had to ensure the items talked about this evening will be carried out by the developer. Ms. Dykes said there is language which can be added to the Planned Development Agreement that will include the higher-end finishes, brick, stucco, acoustics, one and one-half acre park, etc., subject to review by the City Administrator and City Attorney. Mr. Dougherty said the Planned Development Agreement can include conditions which identify some of the amenities discussed earlier, use of descriptive words, and pictures shown this evening. The project would need to be built and platted as condominiums. In order to receive the grant money, the developer would need to comply with the Planned Development Agreement. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, ratifying the vacation of the drainage and utility easements, access restriction easement, and easement on Outlots B and C, Harmony Commons Addition, and authorizing filing the Notice of Completion with Dakota County. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 1 (Grendahl). Resolution No. 2006-128 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, adopting approving the final plat and Subdivision Agreement for Village at Founders Circle Addition, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 1 (Grendahl). Resolution No. 2006-129 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, adopting approving the Planned Development Agreement for Village at Founders Circle Addition, CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 27, 2006 Page 11 subject to final revisions and changes as approved by the City Administrator and City Attorney, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 2 (Bergman and Grendahl). Ms. Dykes described the Land Exchange Agreement whereby the City will dispose of a .72-acre parcel and receive a .93-acre parcel. On June 22, 2006, the Council approved the agreement subject to the retention of a 20-foot wide temporary easement for temporary signage for the Central Village during construction. Councilmember Erickson asked if approval of the actual signage would come back to the City Council. Mayor Hamann-Roland said the Council requested this item be discussed at an informal Council meeting when it is gets to that point. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, approving the Land Exchange Agreement with Founders Circle Development, LLC, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 1 (Grendahl). Ms. Dykes said in 2005 the Metropolitan Council awarded the City a Livable Communities Demonstration Account grant for construction of an underground parking garage in the Harmony Commons development. State statute required the City enter into an agreement with the developer to ensure the garage would be built and used for the purposes enumerated in the grant. Since that time, the development name, development group, and project have changed. The revised Business Subsidy Agreement reflects these changes. Mr. Dougherty said language will be added stating the developer must comply with the terms and obligations of the Planned Development Agreement. The Village must be constructed and platted as residential condominium units and all the documents must be in place before the subsidy would be transferred to the developer. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, approving the Business Subsidy Agreement with Founders Circle Development, LLC, for Founders Circle Development, subject to final revisions and changes as approved by the City Administrator and City Attorney, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 2 (Bergman and Grendahl). Ms. Dykes said the Encroachment Agreement would allow the developer to encroach upon a 20- foot wide drainage and utility easement on Lot 1, Block 1, Village at Founders Circle, while installing footings and foundations for the underground garage located in the triangle. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, approving the Encroachment Agreement with Founders Circle Development, LLC, for Lot 1, Block 1, Village at Founders CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 27, 2006 Page 12 Circle, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 2 (Bergman and Grendahl). Resolution No. 2006-130 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, adopting awarding the contract for Project 05-305, Village at Founders Circle Utility and Street Improvements, to Imperial Developers, Inc., the low bidder, in the amount of $1,769,420.59. Mayor Hamann-Roland asked if the hotel footings would be completed before the round- about was installed. Mr. Manson said the hotel footings should be in prior to the round-about being installed if the developer proceeds on the schedule presented this evening. Vote was taken on the motion: Ayes - 3 - Nays - 2 (Bergman and Grendahl). CVS PHARMACY SIGN REVIEW Ms. Dykes said on March 9, 2006, the City Council approved a Planned Development Agreement for the CVS Pharmacy site which referenced a master sign plan that was to include “Gateway Signage”. The Agreement was approved subject to final review of a master sign plan for the site. The applicant has submitted the master sign plan which includes two gateway signage options. Alternative A is the standard CVS pylon sign, and could be used if the existing ring route gateway was to remain. Alternative B incorporates the City’s logo and signage indicating the Central Village District, and could be used if the property owner was allowed to remove the existing ring route gateway. The applicant has not indicated a preference. Councilmember Goodwin said he does not want the ring route feature removed. The Council discussed the options. Mr. Edward Kearney, of the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce, stated business owners in that area would like better directional signage. He recommended the sign contain fewer words. Mr. Jim LaValle, of CVS Pharmacy, said they could remove the City logo, remove the word “The” from The Central Village District, and increase the font size. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Grendahl, approving the Alternative B, with the removal of the City logo and the word “The” from The Central Village District and an increased font size on Central Village District, and locating the sign at the point identified as A1 on the Signage Site Plan. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 1 (Bergman). CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU ADMINISTRATION CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 27, 2006 Page 13 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Hamann-Roland,, approving extension of the Agreement with the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce, for provision of Convention and Visitors Bureau services, through July 31, 2007, as attached to the Assistant City Administrator’s memo dated July 27, 2006, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Bergman commented on the tremendous effort of the Fire Department in providing mutual aid services for a fire in the City of Farmington. Mayor Hamann-Roland said members of the Council and staff interviewed consultants for the industrial land use study. The interview panel unanimously selected the Maus Group. This item will be discussed at an informal Council meeting before action is requested. She also invited everyone to participate in National Night Out activities. CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Grendahl, approving the calendar of upcoming events as included in the City Clerk’s memo dated July 24, 2006, and noting that each event listed is hereby deemed a Special Meeting of the City Council. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CLAIMS AND BILLS MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, to pay the claims and bills, check registers dated July 19, 2006, in the amount of $11,782,993.07; and July 26, 2006, in the amount of $1,839,386.84. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 11:03 o’clock p.m.