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CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
February 22, 2007
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota,
held February 22nd, 2007, 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: Assistant City Administrator Grawe, City Clerk Gackstetter,
City Attorney Hills, Assistant City Engineer Bennett, Finance Director Ballenger, Public Works
Director Heuer, Parks and Recreation Director Johnson, Police Chief Johnson, City Planner
Lovelace, Police Captain Marben, Community Development Director Nordquist, Police Captain
Rechtzigel, and Human Resources Manager Strauss.
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 Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, approving the agenda for tonight’s meeting as
written. 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 requested 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. There were no requests.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, moving item 4.I – Resolutions Awarding
Contracts for Various Telecommunication Services to the regular agenda, and
approving all remaining items on the consent agenda. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, approving the minutes of the regular meeting
of February 8, 2007, as written. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Resolution No. 2007-23
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, adopting approving
issuance of a lawful gambling exempt permit, by the State Gambling Control
Board, to Apple Valley Sons of the American Legion Squadron 1776, for use on
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April 14, 2007, and waiving any waiting period for State approval. Ayes - 5 -
Nays - 0.
Resolution No. 2007-24
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, adopting approving
issuance of a lawful gambling exempt permit, by the State Gambling Control
Board, to Apple Valley Sons of the American Legion Squadron 1776, for use on
July 4, 2007, and waiving any waiting period for State approval. Ayes - 5 - Nays -
0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, approving a change in manager for Minnesota
Robins, Inc., d/b/a Red Robin, in connection with the On-Sale Liquor License at
15560 Cedar Avenue, naming Paul Waldowski as General Manager; as described
in the City Clerk’s memo dated February 16, 2007. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Resolution No. 2007-25
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, adopting setting a
public hearing on March 22, 2007, at 8:00 p.m., on the application for On-Sale and
Sunday Liquor Licenses by Hiraku Japanese Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a Kami Japanese
Restaurant. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Resolution No. 2007-26
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, adopting setting a
public hearing on March 22, 2007, at 8:00 p.m., on the application for On-Sale
Wine and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor Licenses by DAGS Restaurant Holdings, LLC,
d/b/a Two Guys from Italy. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, approving issuance of a 2007 On-Sale 3.2
Percent Malt Liquor License to Joel Watrud d/b/a Apple Valley Golf Course, at
8661 – 140th Street W. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, approving renewal of the City’s property,
liability, workers’ compensation, and umbrella insurance coverage for March 1,
2007, through March 1, 2008, with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance
Trust at a total premium of $758,015.00, as attached to the Finance Director’s
memo dated February 16, 2007. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, approving the Client Services Agreement with
Bill Velin of Acordia of Minnesota, Inc., as the Agent of Record from March 1,
2007, through March 1, 2008, at a total premium of $7,000.00, as attached to the
Finance Director’s memo dated February 16, 2007. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, approving the City of Apple Valley Legislative
Issues for 2007 as attached to the City Administrator’s memo dated February 16,
2007. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
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Resolution No. 2007-27
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, adopting authorizing
disposing of a 1991 single axle plow truck and 1985 sewer jetter truck by
advertising for sale by sealed bids, to be opened at 2:00 p.m., on April 5, 2007;
with a minimum bid for the plow truck of $19,000.00 and a minimum bid for the
sewer jetter truck of $17,000.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, approving Change Order No. 3 to the contract
with Matrix Communications, Inc., for City Wide Telephone System Project,
deducting a total of $4,357.24. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, approving the resignation and promotion of
full time employees as listed in the Personnel Report and Addendum dated
February 22, 2007. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
FISCHER SAND & AGGREGATE EXTENDED HAULING HOURS
Mr. Lovelace reviewed his memo dated February 16, 2007, regarding Fischer Sand &
Aggregate’s annual excavation permit and mining operations. Fischer is almost done mining of
the former Kohl’s property, located south of County Road 42 and east of Pilot Knob Road.
Reclamation of this property began in 2006 and is expected to continue this year. The excavation
permit is an annual request and it is subject to the applicant adhering to applicable ordinances.
Mr. John Ericson, of Fischer Sand & Aggregate, requested extended hauling hours for a bid they
are placing on the Crosstown Highway 62/Interstate 35 project. Extended hauling hours will
likely begin in May and the project is expected to last three years. In addition to regular hauling
hours, the petitioner is requesting they be allowed to operate Monday through Saturday from 6:00
p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, approving the application for renewal of
commercial extraction permit by Fischer Sand and Aggregate, LLP, for 2007.
Ayes - 5 - Nays – 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, approving extended hauling hours for Fischer
Sand & Aggregate, LLP, from their main pit located west of Pilot Knob Road and
south of County Road 42, beginning May 1, 2007, for three years, Monday
through Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
COBBLESTONE LAKE COMMERCIAL
Mr. Lovelace reviewed the request by Ryan Companies and Cobblestone Lake Development, Inc.,
for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the 2020 Land Use Plan and Comprehensive Guide Plan
2020 Update, rezoning of property from Planned Development No. 703/zone 8 to Planned
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Development No. 703/zone 6, approval of a preliminary plat and final plat, and five site
plan/building permit authorizations. The 24-acre site is located on the southeast corner of Pilot
Knob Road and future 155th Street in the Cobblestone Lake mixed-use development. Plans
include an approximately 180,000 square-foot Super Target, as well as two 9,600 square-foot
multi-tenant retail/food service buildings and two 7,200 square-foot buildings, one of which will
also be a multi-tenant retail/food service building. A letter was received from the Metropolitan
Council indicating it does not object to the swap of commercial and medium density residential
property.
Mr. Lovelace said plans for the proposed cart corrals do not show required landscaping. Staff
believes landscaping can be incorporated into the cart corrals and approval should stipulate the
building permit will not be issued until a revised cart corral has been filed with and approved by
the City.
Mr. Lovelace reviewed the site plan, including parking requirements and parking calculation
criteria. Due to the expected cross parking of the site, parking was calculated using the total
square footage of the buildings versus totaling the parking required for each individual building.
Using this method, the site is over parked 92 spaces. The site will have a network of sidewalks
connecting the buildings.
Mr. Lovelace stated the preliminary plat must be approved prior to the final plat, both of which
are being presented to the Council this evening. He further stated the development agreement is a
work in progress at this time. It calls out developer responsibilities including development
improvements and assessable municipal improvements such as sanitary and storm sewer, and
street and sidewalk installation. It also includes 100 percent of the cost of a traffic signal at future
155th Street and Pilot Knob Road and 50 percent of the cost of a traffic signal at 157th Street and
Pilot Knob Road. Staff is recommending the Council approve the final plat and subdivision
agreement with minor revisions subject to approval by the City Administrator and City Attorney.
Mr. Lovelace then reviewed the recommended road connections which will complete the internal
street network. Staff recommends the first lift for all the recommended connections be complete
prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any building. In order for all the roads to be in
prior to Target taking occupancy in March 2008, as projected, the road project will have a very
aggressive schedule.
Mr. Lovelace reviewed the elevation drawings. He stated the petitioner has requested minor
modifications to the resolutions presented this evening. Because the changes are so minor in
nature and still provide the City with the assurances it is requesting, staff is recommending
approval of the resolutions with the minor revisions requested by the petitioner.
Councilmember Erickson commented that people do not always use the cart corrals. He asked if
there is a mechanism for the City to encourage shoppers to use the cart corrals or to encourage
businesses to retrieve carts more frequently.
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Mr. Lovelace noted adding cart corrals reduces the number of parking spaces.
Councilmember Erickson said more cart corrals may not help, because people do not use them.
He said the best solution may be to encourage businesses to retrieve the carts on a more frequent
basis. He then asked for this item to be placed on a list for future discussion.
Resolution No. 2007-28
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, adopting approving
an amendment to the 2020 Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Guide Plan
increasing the amount of “C” (Commercial) from 23 to 30 acres and changing the
designation of property north of 157th Street W. from “MD” (Medium Density
Residential) to “C” (Commercial) and changing the designation of property south
of 157th Street W. from “C” (Commercial) to “MD” (Medium Density
Residential). Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Ordinance No. 804
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, passing rezoning the 25-
acre site, known as Cobblestone Lake Commercial Addition, located in the
northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 36 (southeast corner of
153rd Street W. and Pilot Knob Road.), from “PD-703/zone 8” to “PD-703/zone
6”, and Planned Development No. 703, as recommended by the Planning
Commission.
Mr. Lovelace reviewed the locations and design of proposed signage for the project. The
pylon sign, which is to be located north of 157th Street on Pilot Knob Road, is proposed
at 362 square feet. The sign ordinance allows for a maximum of 180 square feet.
Councilmember Bergman said he understands it is a unique piece of property, but he
would like the sign to be at or close to 180 square feet.
Councilmember Erickson said Ryan Companies and Target are not new to Apple Valley
and should be familiar with the City’s sign ordinance. He asked if the existing Target
received a variance on its current sign.
Mr. Lovelace said not to his knowledge.
Councilmember Erickson stated everyone wants more signage. The problem with
granting more signage here is that others will want more as well. The ordinance is well
thought out, and he recommended enforcing it.
Councilmember Goodwin asked if the Planning Commission had any pertinent discussion
on signage.
Mr. Lovelace said the Planning Commission acknowledged the property is unique, but
suggested the signage be compliant with the Code.
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The Council talked about signage at other locations.
Mr. Lovelace listed several developments where signage meets the requirements and said
generally other signs in the City also conform to the sign ordinance.
Mayor Hamann-Roland asked the petitioner if they would be able to comply.
Ms. Molly Carson, of Ryan Companies, said they would if they had to. She stated this is a
tremendous surprise. She further stated she understood from the Planning Commission
the sign was to be brought into height compliance. She was unaware of an issue with the
total square footage. If necessary, she will go back to Target for approval.
Mayor Hamann-Roland asked if the decorative rock is considered part of the square
footage.
Mr. Lovelace said it is not factored into the sign calculation.
Councilmember Grendahl asked the height of the sign.
Mr. Lovelace said the pylon sign may be 28 feet with a 5-foot architectural feature.
Councilmember Erickson noted the sign ordinance has been in place for quite a while, and
the City is rather rigid on enforcement. Some responsibility falls on the developer to
ensure compliance with City Code. This requirement should not be a total surprise.
Ms. Molly Carson said she believes the sign would comply with the removal of the three
tenant panels.
Mr. Lovelace said if the petitioner and Council would like to move ahead on this item, a
condition could be added that the applicant and staff are to work together to bring the sign
into conformance with the Master Sign Plan.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, amending the foregoing motion with a
condition requiring the petitioner to work with staff to bring the pylon sign into
conformance with the Master Sign Plan. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Vote was taken on the amended motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Resolution No. 2007-29
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, adopting approving
the preliminary plat of Cobblestone Lake Commercial Addition, with minor
revisions as requested by the petitioner subject to the approval of the City
Administrator and City Attorney, and with conditions as recommended by the
Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
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Resolution No. 2007-30
MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Bergman, adopting approving
the final plat and Subdivision Agreement for Cobblestone Lake Commercial
Addition, with revisions subject to the approval of the City Administrator and City
Attorney, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same.
Councilmember Goodwin said he received a voicemail from the developer inquiring as to
the rationale behind requiring the developer to pay 100 percent of the cost of the signal
light at 155th Street and Pilot Knob Road and 50 percent of the cost of the signal light at
157th Street and Pilot Knob Road. The developer commented he thought it was
excessive. Councilmember Goodwin asked staff to give a short explanation of how that
determination was made.
Mr. Lovelace responded it is staff’s belief the installation of both signals is predicated by
this development. Without the development, it would not be necessary to install the
signals at this time.
Councilmember Goodwin asked who is paying the remaining 50 percent of the signal at
157th Street.
Mr. Lovelace said it has not been established at this time; however, the City Attorney has
had discussions with the developer.
Ms. Hills said she believes Mr. Dougherty has had discussions with the attorneys for Ryan
Companies and Tradition Development on the remaining 50 percent of the signal light at
157th Street while working on the development agreement for this project. She clarified
that at this point there have only been discussions as to the proper division of cost of the
signal to the benefiting properties.
Mr. Nordquist stated he did not understand there was an issue with the cost split of the
two signal lights as presented and indicated the development agreement speaks to an initial
deposit for future assessments and acceptance of future assessments but is not a capital
outlay.
Mr. Heuer said Ryan Companies has indicated it wants the traffic signal at 155th Street
and Pilot Knob Road operational by the time Target opens its doors. However, Dakota
County has jurisdiction. The County has stated it will require a signal justification study
done to see if the signal lights are warranted prior to installing a light at either 155th or
157th Streets.
Councilmember Goodwin asked if 157th Street will also serve the future park and ride lot
and Quarry Point Park.
Mr. Lovelace said yes.
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Councilmember Goodwin said he understands why the City requires benefiting properties
to pay for a traffic signal light when it is installed. However, several years later other
properties near the signal light may be developed and they end up receiving the benefit for
free. He asked if it is possible to include some sort of reimbursement in a development
agreement to a property that paid the full cost of a signal light. He said the individual
from Ryan Companies who called him questioned paying for the light at 157th Street.
Councilmember Goodwin said he believes the light at 157th Street is justified. He would
like to help the developer get some relief at the light on 155th Street.
Mr. Richard Koppy, of Ryan Companies, said they originally wanted a traffic signal light
at 157th Street. They were told it was unlikely Dakota County would agree to full access
and a signal at that location. As a result, the project site was laid out differently and they
planned on a traffic signal at 155th Street. That is why they have agreed to pay 100
percent of the cost of that light. Now it appears the County is willing to allow a light at
157th Street, and Ryan Companies is expected to pick up one-half the cost. He further
said he does not believe a light at 157th Street is warranted at this time. He thinks the
City’s traffic engineers would agree. If a signal at 157th Street is justified down the road,
it should be installed and assessed to the benefiting properties at that time. He does not
feel the light is needed today nor does he believe 50 percent of the cost is fair.
Councilmember Goodwin said he must respectfully disagree. He believes the light at
157th Street is needed and will help the development a lot. He would prefer to see Ryan
Companies pay a smaller portion of the light at 155th Street.
Mayor Hamann-Roland said with this development having mixed use residential and
commercial the light at 157th Street is important.
Ms. Hills stated assessments are based on the present special benefit an improvement has
to a property. If a traffic signal light does not have a special benefit to an undeveloped
piece of property, it cannot be assessed; nor can it be assessed at a later date when there is
a benefit.
Mr. Richard Koppy said they could use a light at 157th Street. They planned to pay for
one light, not both. He said they do not feel paying for one and one-half traffic signal
lights is fair.
Councilmember Grendahl asked the cost of a traffic signal light. She commented on the
fact the City has advocated for full access and a light at 157th Street because of the park
and ride. She encouraged staff to keep pressure on the County for both.
Mr. Heuer said the cost of a traffic signal is approximately $250,000. The City Attorney
typically includes an additional 40 percent in the assessment to ensure the City’s costs are
covered. He added there has been significant progress on the Pilot Knob Road Corridor
Study. The final draft is being put together and there are plans for an open house at the
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end of March to review the study. It is looking very positive there will be a full access at
157th Street.
Councilmember Erickson said it is clear Ryan Companies wants the signal light at 155th
Street. He asked if a light is really needed at 157th Street and if it is an immediate need or
a need in three years, or is the County pursuing a request that is no longer needed and
now we cannot get it off their list.
Mr. Lovelace said the need is there. Based on the traffic analysis, a signal at 157th Street
will definitely improve the level of service at certain times of the day.
Councilmember Bergman suggested Dakota County help pay for the signal light at 157th
Street considering they pushed for the transit station in this location.
Mr. Heuer said the signals will not go on Dakota County’ priority list for funding until
they meet the signal justification. Staff will do what it can to try to exercise influence on
the County. At this point, the County will be looking at either the developer or City to
fund the signals. The City will also look at possible other funding mechanisms.
Mr. Nordquist said it is important to remember the context of the discussions that went on
regarding the division of cost for the lights. It is not just about the signalization that Ryan
Companies has expressed a primary concern. A condition of their Certificate of
Occupancy is the completion of the road network. As was mentioned earlier this evening,
in order for the public improvements to be completed by their projected opening, a very
aggressive schedule must be implemented. It was in that context that the signalization
costs were included in the development agreement.
Councilmember Goodwin said he wished the Council could help with the portioning of the
costs for the signals, but it must also comply with the law.
Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Resolution No. 2007-31
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, adopting approving
the site plan and authorizing issuance of a building permit for construction of a
179,443 square foot Target store and 820 surface parking spaces on Lot 1, Block
1, Cobblestone Lake Commercial Addition, with minor revisions as requested by
the petitioner, and with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Resolution No. 2007-32
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Erickson, adopting approving
the site plan and authorizing issuance of a building permit for construction of a
9,600 square foot building and 53 surface parking spaces on Lot 2, Block 1,
Cobblestone Lake Commercial Addition, with minor revisions as requested by the
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petitioner, and with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Resolution No. 2007-33
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, adopting approving
the site plan and authorizing issuance of a building permit for construction of a
9,600 square foot building and 65 surface parking spaces on Lot 3, Block 1,
Cobblestone Lake Commercial Addition, with minor revisions as requested by the
petitioner, and with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Resolution No. 2007-34
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Erickson, adopting approving
the site plan and authorizing issuance of a building permit for construction of a
7,200 square foot building and 50 surface parking spaces on Lot 4, Block 1,
Cobblestone Lake Commercial Addition, with minor revisions as requested by the
petitioner, and with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Resolution No. 2007-35
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting approving
the site plan and authorizing issuance of a building permit for construction of a
7,200 square foot building and 36 surface parking spaces on Lot 5, Block 1,
Cobblestone Lake Commercial Addition, with minor revisions as requested by the
petitioner, and with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Resolution No. 2007-36
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Erickson, adopting approving
the revised Feasibility Report and directing the City Engineer to prepare plans and
specifications for Project 05-311R, Cobblestone Area Streets and Trunk Utilities.
Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT
Ms. Gackstetter reviewed her memo dated February 16, 2007, listing applicants for the Urban
Affairs Advisory Committee vacancy.
The Mayor called for nominations for the vacancy. Councilmember Bergman nominated Jeffrey
Anderson, Marian Brown, Roberta Gibbons, Jim Lombardi, and Earl Wilson. There being no
further nominations, the Mayor declared the nominations closed.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, accepting the five nominations for Urban
Affairs Advisory Committee. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
The City Clerk prepared ballots and distributed them to the Council who were asked to each
select four names from the five nominees.
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Councilmembers Grendahl and Bergman left the meeting at 9:26 p.m.
Councilmember Grendahl returned to the meeting at 9:27 p.m.
Councilmember Bergman returned to the meeting at 9:28 p.m.
After selections were made, they were tallied and the City Clerk announced that four names
remained.
The City Clerk prepared ballots and distributed them to the Council who were asked to each
select three names. After selections were made, they were tallied and the City Clerk announced
that two names remained.
The City Clerk prepared ballots and distributed them to the Council who were asked to each
select one name. After selections were made, they were tallied and the City Clerk announced Mr.
Earl Wilson received the most votes.
Resolution No. 2007-37
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, adopting appointing
Earl Wilson to the Urban Affairs Advisory Committee for a term expiring March 1,
2007. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Mayor Hamann-Roland thanked all the applicants who applied and expressed interest in the
position.
APPOINT PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE YOUTH REP
Mr. Randy Johnson said the previous Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Youth
Representative resigned her appointment. An application was received from Mr. Chris Steadman.
Mr. Johnson said he met with Mr. Steadman. Mr. Steadman has good knowledge of the parks
system, volunteers for various parks and recreation programs, and is willing to serve.
Resolution No. 2007-38
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, adopting appointing
Chris Steadman Youth Representative to the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Committee for a term expiring March 1, 2007. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
REAPPOINT COMMISSION & COMMITTEE MEMBERS
The City Clerk reviewed her memo dated February 16, 2007, regarding Commission and
Committee Members with terms expiring March 1, 2007. All members are interested in serving
an additional term.
Resolution No. 2007-39
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Erickson, adopting
reappointing Robert Harvey and Paula Moore to the Cemetery Advisory
Committee for a term expiring March 1, 2010. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
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Resolution No. 2007-40
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, adopting
reappointing all members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee for a
term expiring March 1, 2009. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Resolution No. 2007-41
MOTION: of Grendahl, by Goodwin, adopting reappointing Frank
Blundetto and Tim J. Burke to the Planning Commission for a term expiring March
1, 2010. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Resolution No. 2007-42
MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Bergman, adopting
reappointing all members of the Telecommunications Advisory Committee for a
term expiring March 1, 2009. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Resolution No. 2007-43
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, adopting
reappointing all the members of the Urban Affairs Advisory Committee for a term
expiring March 1, 2009. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
The Council congratulated the reappointees and extended thanks to all Commissioners and
Committee Members for their invaluable services.
RESCHEDULE INFORMAL MEETING
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, changing the start time for the informal
meeting previously set for March 8, 2007, to 6:00 p.m. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
SET SPECIAL MEETINGS
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, setting a special informal City Council
meeting, at 9:00 a.m., on March 23, 2007, at the Levee Café, 100 Sibley Street,
Hastings, MN, for the purpose of discussing goals with City staff. Ayes - 5 - Nays
- 0.
CONTRACT FOR TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
Mr. Grawe said the actions before the Council this evening are a culmination of a process that has
been going on for some time. Last year the City began the process of updating its phone system.
Proposals were solicited and a vendor was selected. Additional services either linking facilities
together or linking the City to the outside were still needed. Staff worked with a consultant to
solicit proposals for these services. Quotes were received and staff is recommending awarding
the contracts to the vendors with the lowest responsible proposals.
Mr. Grawe said he suspects Frontier is here regarding the quotes on PRI’s, which connect the
City’s internal phone system with the outside world. Frontier’s proposal for PRI services requires
the use of a CAMA trunk. There is a significant upfront cost for this equipment. As a result,
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Frontier was not the lowest provider of PRI services when combining the cost of the CAMA
trunk with their proposal. The contracts, as presented, represent the best value for the tax payer.
Mr. Chuck Bruns, of Frontier Communication Solutions, asked the Council to delay the vote on
the actions for two weeks in order to provide Frontier time to have further discussions with staff.
Mr. Grawe said installation of the phone system is on a very tight schedule. Delaying action for
two weeks would have two significant impacts. First, the City is paying comparatively higher
rates on its current month-to-month services with Frontier, which will need to be extended.
Second, the contract with the primary provider specifies the project will be done March 31. They
have not planned to allocate staff for this project beyond that point. If the City changes the terms
of the contract by two weeks, he would expect a cost for delaying the project.
Mayor Hamann-Roland asked if the City would typically reopen the process for vendors in this
way.
Mr. Grawe said the process used to solicit quotes was very similar to a bid process. Vendors are
to submit their best cost. The quotes are kept in confidence until all quotes are received. The
process would not involve disclosing to a vendor other quotes in order to allow them to submit a
revised quote.
Councilmember Grendahl asked what the conversations with staff would do.
Mr. Chuck Bruns said Frontier would credit back any additional costs for Frontier services related
to delaying tonight’s vote. As far as what the conversations would do, Frontier would like to
have an opportunity to discuss with City staff an alternative technological solution which may
make Frontier more comparable to other vendors.
Ms. Hills explained the City may either act on the quotes received or ask for new quotes from all
vendors.
Councilmember Bergman stated he is concerned about setting a precedent.
Mr. Chuck Bruns said Frontier is not familiar with the other vendors’ pricing. He further said he
is not sure others will want to revise their bids.
Councilmember Grendahl read a portion on an email received from Frontier today regarding a
price comparison.
Mr. Chuck Bruns said he believed that comment had to do with Frontier’s pricing on that item
and was not necessarily a price comparison.
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Dakota County, Minnesota
February 22, 2007
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Councilmember Erickson said the City has had a long relationship with Frontier and Frontier has
served the City well. It is unfortunate if something was bid that should not have been bid. He
said he believes it to be an ethical question and does not see that the City has an option.
Mr. Chuck Bruns added that Frontier employs 36 Apple Valley residents and pays taxes in Apple
Valley. He wished that could be taken into consideration.
Councilmember Grendahl said she appreciates what Mr. Bruns is saying but those are factors that
cannot be looked at in this process.
Mayor Hamann-Roland noted the current contract is for five years and the proposed contract is
for three years.
Mr. Grawe said the term of the contract was discussed. It is staff’s opinion with the rapidly
emerging technologies in this area a three-year contract was appropriate.
Resolution No. 2007-44
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, adopting awarding
the three-year contract for a Point to Point T-1 to Frontier Communications
Solutions, with the lowest responsible proposal, in the amount of $39.42 for
installation and monthly service cost of $175.20, and authorizing the Mayor and
City Clerk to sign the necessary documents. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Resolution No. 2007-45
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting awarding
the three-year contract for two PRI Circuits to Evolving Solutions, and Agent of
Onvoy, Inc., with the lowest responsible proposal, in the amount of $450.00 for
installation and monthly circuit costs of $800.00 and monthly costs for 600 DID
numbers of $105.00, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the
necessary documents. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Bergman stated he is a big fan of the Citizen’s Police Academy and asked the
Police Chief to summarize the program for the public.
Police Chief Johnson described the Citizen’s Police Academy which will run from April 4 through
May 16. Anyone 18 or older who lives or works in Apple Valley may participate. Citizens who
are interested should contact Crime Prevention Specialist Walter. There is no charge for the
program.
Mayor Hamann-Roland said Raising Cane’s had its ribbon-cutting ceremony today and is now
open.
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
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Dakota County, Minnesota
February 22, 2007
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MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, approving the calendar of upcoming events as
included in the City Clerk’s memo dated February 16, 2007, 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 February 14, 2007, in the amount of $1,858,303.49; and February 21, 2007,
in the amount of $1,660,306.53. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Erickson, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:16 o’clock p.m.