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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/12/1984CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota January 12, 1984 Minutes of the meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held January 12, 1984, at 8:00 o'clock p.m. at the City Hall. PRESENT: Councilmembers Branning, Holton, Humphrey and Savanick; Clerk Asleson. ABSENT: Mayor Overgard. 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 Holton, seconded by Humphrey, approving the agenda for tonight's APPROVE AGENDA meeting as amended. .Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded bY Humphrey, approving all items on the consent CONSENT AGENDA agenda with no exceptions. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Humphrey, authorizing a reduction in the subdivision bond for Palomino Woods from $38,750.00 to $30,500. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1984-1 approving special assessment divisions: 15209- Hunters Wood 3rd, 15210 - Lots 1 & 2, Block 2, Hamlet I, 15241 - Cobblestone Manor 2~d, 15247 - Section 21 Hall Property and City Easement, and 15297 - Section 21 Peter Fischer Lot/King Property. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. REDUCE PALOMINO WOODS BOND RES. 1984-1 SPECIAL ASSESS- MENT DIVISIONS MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Humphrey, approving renewal of licenses and permits for 1984 as.presented on the list dated January 12, 1984. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. 1984 LICENSES & PERMITS END OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Humphrey, approving the minutes of the reg- ular meeting of December 8, 1983, as written. Ayes - 3 Nays - 0.(Branning Abstained). DEC. 8, 1983 MINUTES DEC. 20, 1983 MINUTES DEC. 29, 1983 MINUTES AUDIENCE DISCN. RES. 1984-2 1984 ACTING MAYOR MOTION: of Holton,· seconded by Branning, approving the minutes of the reg- ular meeting of December 20, 1983, as written. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Humphrey, approving the minutes of the special meeting of December 29, 1983, as written. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Acting Mayor Savanick asked if anyone was present to address the Council at this time on any item not on this meeting's agenda. There was no one pre- sent to speak. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1984-2 appointing Counciimember Holton as Acting Mayor for 1984. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota January 12, 1984 Page 2 Councilmember Holton then assumed the Chair as. Acting Mayor for the balance of the meeting. MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1984- RES. 1984-3 3 designating the Dakota County Tribune as the official news- 1984 OFFICIAL paper of the City of Apple Valley for the year 1984. Ayes - 4 NEWSPAPER - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Savanick, adopting Resolution No. 1984- RES. 1984-4 4 designating the First State Bank of Apple Valley as the City's 1984 OFFICIAL official depository for 1984 for payroll account, checking ac- DEPOSITORY count, and certificates of deposit with deposits not to exceed $518,000. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1984- RES. 1984-5 5 designating certain banking, savings and financial institu- 1984 ADDN~L tions as additional official depositories of the City for 1984 DEPOSITORIES for investment purposes as listed in the resolution. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Alan Kohls and Carlyle Mitchell, of the Historical Committee, were present concerning the Committee's request for a display case. MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Branning, authorizing the Historical Committee to locate a display case at City Hall, agreeable to City Staff, and authorizing expenditure of not to exceed $800.00 for the purpose of funding 50 percent of the cost of the display case. Ayes - 4 - Nays - O. HISTORICAL COM. DISPLAY CASE John Gretz reviewed the Planning Commission's recommendation, dated January 4, 1984, on the preliminary plat of Sunshine Heights. Mike Gair, representing the petitioner was also present. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Savanick, approving the preliminary plat of Sunshine Heights, as recommended by the Planning Com- mission, and directing Staff to prepare a development agree- ment. PRELIM. PlAT SUNSHINE HGTS. Acting Mayor Holton suggested eliminating the corners at the necks of the cul de sacs for easier snowplowing. Mr. Gair said that could be done. Councilmember Branning asked what the grade to the ponding area will be on the backs of the lots abutting it when the fill is in place? Mr. Gait said all lots will meet the grade, setback and technical requirements necessary for FHA financing. Keith Gordon said the pond will have an outlet to the southeast into the Meadowlark Glen property. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Humphrey approving 20 building per- mits for 180 apartment units and the landscape plan proposed by Wensmann Homes east of Pilot Knob Road and south of Essex Avenue, as recommended by the Planning Committion, with occu- pancy subject to filing a final plat. WENSMANN APART MENT BUILDING' PERMITS CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota January 12, 1984 Page 3 Councilmember Branning said he believes there should be an asphalt path along the east side of Pilot Knob Road. Jon Gurban said there may be a need for a path, but it does not connect to anything now and would difficult to remove snow. Councilmember Savanick said,a path was required of the developer along the south side of 140th Street. MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Branning, amending the foregoing motion by requiring installation of an asphalt path along the east side of Pilot Knob Road subject to working out details with Dakota County. INSTALL PILOT KNOB PATHWAY Jon Gurban said the City currently removes snow from the sidewalk along Essex Avenue and it an internal pathway to Essex Avenue is provided, it could serve the purpose without an additional pathway and maintenance. Vote was taken on the amendment. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0~ Vote was taken on the motion as amended. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Branning, adopting Resolution No. 1984- 6 setting a public hearing at 8:00 p.m. on February 9, 1984, on $9,000,000 of colateralized multi-family housing revenue bonds pursuant to the City's adopted Housing Bond Plan under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C. RES. 1984-6 SET HEARING ON HOUSING REVENUE BONDS Councilmember Branning reviewed pages 29 and 30 of the Housing Bond Plan and said if this project required rezoning to accomodate it, he would question it, but this project meets the criteria. Councilmember Savanick said she was also concerned about pages 29 and 30. Marcia Cohodes, of Miller & Schroeder, was present and said these pages are taken from the City's Comprehensive Plan and allow the Council a lot of latitude in the plan. Councilmember Savanick asked about setting a precedent in approving the project. Jim Sheldon said when the Council gives reasons for its actions and proceeds with a finding of fact before making a decision, it avoids a precedent problem. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. The Council received a memo dated January 9, 1984, from George Ballenger concerning policy of non-discrimination on the basis of handicapped status related to Revenue Sharing Rules. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Savanick, adopting Resolution No. 1984-7 affirming the policy that the City does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment of employment in, its programs or activities and desig- nating Richard G. Asleson as compliance coordinator. RES. 1984-7 HANDICAPPED NON-DISCRIMINA- TION POLICY Councilmember Branning asked if the City receives points for complying or what effect does the policy have on Revenue Sharing? Mr. Asleson said the City could probably be penalized for non-compliance by withholding of funds or repayment of funds. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota January 12, 1984 Page 4 MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Humphrey, accepting the resignation of James Ronay from the Planning Commission effective February 1, 1984, and directing the Mayor to send a letter and certificate of appreciation to him. RONAY PLANNING COMMISSION RESIGNATION Acting Mayor Holton asked the newspapers to publicize the vacancy and request applicants. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. The Council received a memo, dated January 9, 1984, from the City Admin- istrator containing the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities 1984 Legislative Policies. The Council reviewed the policies, which will be acted on by AMM members January 31, 1984, and accepted them. AMM 1984 LEGISLATIVE POLICIES Acting Mayor Holton suggested the Counoilmembers rotate department liaisons for 1984. Councilmember Humphrey agreed, but suggested perhaps a transition guideline should be included to cover projects which might be underway in a department. The Council dis- cussed this and agreed the transition could be handled among the former liaison, new liaison and department head without a formal guideline. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Savanick, appointing Councilmembers to APPOINT 1984 liaison positions, pursuant to Resolution No. 1983-47, for 1984 COUNCIL as follows: Administrative Services - Branning; Community De- LIAISONS velopment Services - Holton; Park Services - Humphrey; and Public Safety Services - Savanick. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Humphrey, approving hiring the parttime HIRE PARTTIME employees listed in the memo from the City Administrator, dated EMPLOYEES January 9, 1984. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Humphrey, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute an extension of the Agreement to December 31, 1984, for Farquhar Park grant funds with the Minnesota Depart- ment of Energy and Economic Development. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. FARQUHAR GRANT EXTENSION HUMPHREY SCHOOL LIAISON MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Savanick, appointing Councilmember Humphrey as the Council's liaison with Independent School Dist- rict 196 for 1984. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0 (Humphrey Abstained). Mr. Asleson said it was intended that the City's Personnel Plan be dis- PERSONNEL PLA~ cussed at the January 19th informal meeting, but one of the consultants DISCUSSION he contacted was not avilable and one of the Councilmembers cannot attend. His thought was the first session should be a presentation on personnel philosophy and personnel plans in general. It was also suggested that a panel be used to give a more balanced presentation. Acting Mayor Holton asked if it would be acceptable to schedule the session and tape it for absent members? Councilmember Branning said that would be acceptable and he would be available for a meeting after February 6th. He also said if an outside speaker or panel is brought in, at least four members should be present. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota January 12, 1984 Page 5 The Council agreed Mr. Asleson should arrange for a panel presentation by personnel specialists; one from private industry, one from government and one educator, possibly from the University of Minnesota. The meeting should be scheduled as soon as possible and preferably before February 16th. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Savanick, cancelling the Council's infor- CANCEL]iINFORMAL mai meeting of January 19, 1984. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MEETING MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Savanick, to pay the claims and bills, checks numbered 31021, 31022, 35699 through 35739 and 35749 through 35852, in the total amount of $5,670,431.45. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CLAIMS & BILLS MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Holton, to. adjourn. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 o'clock p.m.