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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/28/1984CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota June 28, 1984 Minutes of the meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held June 28th, 1984, at 8:00 o'clock p.m. at the City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Branning; Councilmembers Goodwin, Holton, Humphrey and Savanick; Clerk Asleson. ABSENT: None. Mayor Branning called the meeting to order at 8:03 p.m. The Councilmembers and everyone in attendance took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Savanick, approving the agenda for to- night,s meeting as amended. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. APPROVE AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA JAYCEE CARNIVAL SPECIAL USE MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Savanick, removing hiring of parttime em- ployees from the consent agenda and approving all remaining items on the consent agenda. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Savanick, granting a permit for a special outdoor promotion to the Apple Valley Jaycees for a carnival on Lot 1, Block 2, Natwick's Addition, from July 1 through 8, 1984, in connection with the 4th of July celebration. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Savanick, approving a license for Apple Valley American Legion Post 1776 to conduct a raffle on July 4, 1984. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. AMERICAN LEGION RAFFLE LICENSE MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Savanick, approving temporary on-sale 3.2 beer licenses for the Apple Valley Jaycees and Apple Valley American Legion Post 1776 on July 4, 1984, at Hayes Field. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. 4TH OF JULY BEER LICENSES HELICOPTER LANDING RES. 1984-96 AWARD CONTRACT PROJ. 84-13 SHONES SPECIAL USE PERMIT FABIAN SEAFOOD SPECIAL USE PERMIT MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Savanick, approving a permit for a heli- copter to land at Fred Largen Park on July 4, 1984, pursuant to City Code Section 14.5-3(s), as requested by the 4th of July Committee. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Savanick, adopting Resolution No. 1984- 96 awarding a contract for Project 84-13, Forest Park Estates 4th Addition Improvements, to Encon Utilities, the low bidder, in the amount of $87,336.50. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Savanick, approving a special use permit for Cindy Shones to sell garden produce in the parking lot at the Union 76 Station, 206 County Road 42, from July 1 through October 31, 1984. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Savanick, approving a special use permit for Stephen Fabian, d/b/a Fabian Seafood, to sell shrimp in the parking lot at the Spur Station, 220 County Road 42, from June 29, 1984, through June 28, 1985. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota June 28, 1984 Page 2 MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Savanick, directing the Engineer to pre- pare specifications fox repainting the Nordic Water Reservoir. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. NORDIC RESERVR. PAINT SPECS. DIESEL FUEL TANK SPECS. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Savanick, directing the Engineer to pre- pare plans and specifications for installation of a diesel fuel tank at the Public Works Garage. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Savanick, accepting as final the contract PROJ. 84-5 with E. H. Rennet & Sons for Project 84-5, Well 6 Pump Repair, FINAL PAYMENT and authorizing final payment on the contract in the amount of $9,695.57. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Savanick, approving a dance permit for Valley Courts & Fitness Center, d/b/a The Club, to conduct public dances at 7600 West 147th Street on July 7, 14, 21 and 27 and August 4, 11, 18 and 25, 1984, as recommended by the Police Chief. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. VALLEY COURTS DANCE PERMIT JUNE 6, 1984 MINUTES JUNE 11, 1984 MINUTES JUNE 21, i984 MINUTES END OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Savanick, approving the minutes of the Board of Review meeting of June 6th, 1984, as written. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0 (Goodwin Abstained). MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of June 11th, 1984, as written. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, approving the minutes of the special meeting of June 21st, 1984, as written. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0 (Savanick Abstained). Mayor Branning asked if anyone was present to address the Council at AUDIENCE DISCN. this time on any item not on this meeting's agenda. Richard Parker, 292 Elm Drive, said he wished to discuss a pedestrian accident at Elm Drive and County Road 42. The Mayor advised him this would be discussed as part of a later agenda item. There was no one else present to speak. Terry Schultz, who serves as the City's liaison to the 4th of July Committee, was present and introduced Alvina Yetzer, Chairperson of the Committee. Ms. Yetzer re- viewed the activities planned for the 4th of July Celebration. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Savanick, adopting Resolution No. 1984- 97 proclaiming "The 18th Annual Apple Valley 4th of July Celebration". Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. RES. 1984-97 4TH OF JULY AMERICAN LEGION SETUP PERMIT MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Goodwin, approving renewal by the State of Minnesota of a permit to allow only consumption and display of intoxicating liquor for Apple Valley American Legion Post 1776 effective July 1, 1984. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota June 28, 1984 Page 3 Bill Peterson, of the Dakota County Assessor's Office, was present and recommended tax abatements on two properties due to incorrect appraisals. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Holton, approving abatements of real es- tate taxes on parcels numbered 01-56775-160-06 and 01-44650- 100-03 as recommended by the Dakota County Assessor. Ayes - 5 - Ayes - 0. TAX ABATEMENTS PEDESTRIAN/ BICYCLE TRAFFIC ACCIDENT DISCUSSION Mr. Asleson read his report dated June 28, 1984, concerning two recent pedestrian and bicycle accidents, one at County Road 42 and Elm Drive and one at Pilot Knob Road and Essex Avenue. Jon Gurban reviewed operating procedures at the outdoor pool during storm conditions and said children can remain in the building or use the phones to call home. Police Chief Rivers said County Road 42 has been patrolled heavily for speeders and they will continue to do so. The crime prevention officer will be attending the pool and instructing children on pedestrian safety and the puppet theater will.be develop- ing a presentation on pedestrian and bicycle safety. Mayor Branning asked if police officers could assist children in crossing County Road 42 during storms? Mr. Asleson said it is intended that "No Pedestrian Cressing" signs be reinstalled and such crossing should not be encouraged. He also reviewed accident statistics at the various intersections with County Road 42. Councilmember Goodwin said he believes the speed limit is one of the causes of the accidents and asked if there is anything the City can do to influence the speed limit set by the State? Mr. Asleson said legislation was proposed with regard to more lo- cal control of school zone speed limits, but was not passed. The City does have some input when the State considers speed zones and can present evidence for consideration. Councilmember Goodwin asked if this area could be treated like a school zone? Mr. Asleson said existing law on school zone speed limits is very restrictive and applies only when school is in session. Councilmember Humphrey said the road is a unique situation because there are park areas on both sides. He also commented on the need for a traffic signal in the area, probably at Redwood Drive. Councilmember Savanick questioned whether traffic volume at that intersection would ever meet warrants because many drivers avoid it. Mr. Asleson said there are several criteria for meeting warrants and a signal could pro- bably be part of the proposed future improvements. Ian Menoch said his son was injured in the accident June 22, 1984. Ne believes crossing guards would be good, but understands the difficulty in doing that. Traffic signals should be installed and some type of park speed limit pursued. He would also like to have an overpass considered and the current speed limit enforced. Mayor Branning said he was on the Council in 1972 when an overpass was considered and the Council then did not believe it was. the answer to pedestrian crossing pro- blems, but it will continue to look at the problem. Councilmember Humphrey said in addition to "No Pedestrian Crossing" signs, perhaps traffic advisory signs of the park area should be installed. Councilmember Goodwin said he would like to pursue legislation for speed limit flexibility. Mrs. Menoch'said that because the MTC buses stop at the Elm/42 intersection, adults cross there and this should be considered also. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota June 28, 1984 Page 4 Consideration of setting a date to receive improvement bond bids was tabled. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Humphrey, temporarily renewing Zoo Police and Fire Services Agreements effective July 1, 1984, until new agreements are received. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. ZOO POLICE & FIRE AGREEMTS. TRANSIT "OPT OUT" OPTION PRELIM. PLAT EXTENSION TIMBERWICK 7TH RRELIM. REPORT TIMBERWICK 7TH MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, authorizing the Mayor to sub- mit a letter to the Metropolitan Transit Commission reserving the City's option to "opt out" of the transit system pursuant to M.S. 174.265(3). Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Holton, granting an extension to the preliminary plat approval for Timberwick 7th Addition to ex- pire June 28, 1986, pursuant to the City Attorney's letter dated June 22, 1984. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Hplton, seconded by Goodwin, directing the Engineer to pre- pare a preliminary report for installation of public improve- ments in Timberwick 7th Addition. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. John Gretz reviewed the report of the Planning Commission dated June 21, 1984, con- cerning Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church and Pineorest 2nd Addition. The 32- unit townhouse area will be platted as an outlot and the subdivision will contain 34 single family lots and one lot for the church. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, passing Ordinance No. 322 re- zoning the church lot in Pinecrest 2nd from Agricultural to Institutional and a 12-foot strip in Block 1 of Pineerest 2nd from Agricultural to Zone i of Planned Development Designation No. 315 as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. ORDINANCE 322 REZONE PARTS OF PINECREST 2ND PRELIM. PLAT PINECREST 2ND RES. 1984-98 FINAL PLAT PINECREST 2ND PRELIM. REPORT SHEPHERD OF VAL. CHURCH BLDG. PERMIT SHEPHERD OF VALLEY CHURCH MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Humphrey, approving the revised prelim- inary plat of Pinecrest 2nd Addition as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1984- 98 approving the final plat and development agreement for Pinecrest 2nd Addition and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Savanick, directing the Engineer to pre- pare a preliminary report for sanitary sewer and water improve- ments related to Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church property. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, authorizing a building permit for Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church on Lot 16, Block 1, Pinecrest 2nd Addition, as recommended by the Planning Commission. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota June 28, 1984 Page 5 Ray Current, President of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, was present and asked for a clarification of what public improvements would be installed? Mr. Gretz said trunk sanitary sewer and water charges would be levied on the entire property. Lateral sanitary sewer and water improvements would be based on frontage along Johnny Cake Ridge Road and 130 feat along the north boundary. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Mayor Branning acknowledged Greg Neis and Doug Powell who were present to MS 1500 BIKE report on their fund-raising bike ride, "MS 1500 .... To Boston, With Love". RIDE COMPLETION Nick Sadler, who also participated, was not able to be present. They left Apple Valley June 5th and arrived June 13th, 1984. The City of Boston of- fically welcomed them June 15th, 1984. The Mayor then presented letters of recognition from Governor Perpich to each of them. Jon Gurban announced that the Minnesota Symphony will be performing a free concert at the Minnesota Zoo on Saturday, July 14th, 1984, at 7:30 p.m. Admission to the Zoo will be free after 6:00 p.m. and the Apple Valley Puppet Theater will be performing for the children. SYMPHONY ZOO CONCERT John Gretz reviewed the development agreement for Hallwood Highlands containing 43 single family lots and an outlot for future multiple residential use. Improvements in the subdivision will be done privately. MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1984- RES. 1984-99 99 approving the final plat and development agreement for FINAL PLAT Hallwood Highlands and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign HALLWOOD the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. John Gretz reviewed requests for sanitary sewer and water improvements to serve two lots in White Oak Ridge Addition. Councilmember Savanick asked if other lots could be included? Mr. Gretz said with the current improvements being installed in the Meadowlark Glen area, these are the only two lots that could be served because of elevation problems. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1984- 100 receiving petitions for improvements for Lots 1 and 2, White Oak Ridge Addition, waiving a public hearing therefor and order- ing installation of the improvements. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. RES. 1984-100 LOTS 1 & 2 WHITE OAK RIDGE IMPROVEMENTS RES. 1984-101 CHANGE ORDER 3 PROJ. 83-12 MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Savanick, adopting Resolution No. 1984- 101 approving Change Order No. 3 to the contract with Northdale Construction Co. for Project 83-12, Meadowlark Glen Utilities, for installation of sewer and water service to Lots 1 and 2 of White Oak Ridge in the amount of $6,630.86. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Savanick, adopting Resolution No. 1984- RES. 1984-102 102 approving plans and specifications for Project 84-14, Forest PROJ. 84-14 Point Public Improvements, and authorizing advertisement for bids PLANS & BIDS to be received at 2:00 p.m. on July 31, 1984. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota June 28, 1984 Page 6 MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, authorizing the expenditure of up to $15,000 from Park Dedication Funds for improvements to Diamond Path Open Space as recommended by the Park Committee. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. DIAMOND PATH PARK DEDICATN. IMPROVEMENTS The Council discussed the procedure for filling a vacancy on the Plan- PLANNING COM. ning Commission. The Council agreed to consider the appointment at its VACANCY July 12th meeting and that each of the members should contact the appli- cants individually. Councilmember Savanick suggested using the same balloting process as used for the Council appointment. The Council agreed that the last day to accept applications would be Monday, July 9, 1984, at 4:30 p.m. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, cancelling the informal meet- ing of July 5, 1984. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CANCEL MEETING The Council received a memo dated June 27, 1984, concerning comparable worth from the City Administrator, and a copy of a memo of the same date addressed to all City employees. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Holton, approving participation with the Metropolitan Area Management Association in a joint compar- able worth study at an initial cost of approximately $200. JOIN M.A.M.A. COMP. WORTH STUDY Councilmember Savanick said she would be interested in being liaison to this pro- ject if the administrative liaison does not have enough time to devote to it. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Goodwin, approving an intent to imple- COMP. WORTH merit Phase I of comparable worth effective January 1, 1985, IMPLEMENTATION even if it means implementation on a retroactive basis. Councilmember Holton said he is concerned about giving future intent to something unknown. Mayor Branning said whatever plan is developed would have to be approved and this would give direction only for implementation of the first phase of that plan. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving hiring the parttime employees as listed in the memo from the City Administrator dated June 26, 1984, with C. Claude and P. Ekegren classified as position 110, Maintenance II, at salaries of $4.00 per hour. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. HIRE PARTTIME EMPLOYEES V.A.A. BEER LICENSE MAYOR'S CORRESPONDENCE MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Holton, approving a temporary on-sale 3.2 beer license for the Valley Athletic Association July 6th through 8th, 1984, at Hayes Field. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Mayor Branning said he received a letter from Representative Frenzel advising there will be a meeting July 10, 1984, at 7:30 p.m. at the Eagan Branch Library to discuss any items of concern. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota June 28, 1984 Page 7 Mayor Branning said he received a letter from Superintendent Force on proposed con- struction plans for School District 196. He also received a report by the task force making the recommendation. He will put a copy of the letter and report in the Council's read file and send a letter to the Superintendent. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, to pay the claims and bills, checks numbered 31044 through 31049, 38039 through 38091, 38101 through 38185, 38195 through 38202 and 38204 through 38305, in the total amount of $1,204,076.97. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CLAIMS & BILLS MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:44 o'clock p.m.