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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/04/1984CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota October 4, 1984 Minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held October 4th, 1984, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall, pursuant to due call and notice thereof. PRESENT: Mayor Branning (attended at 7:20 p.m.); Councilmembers Goodwin (attended at 7:20 p.m.); Holton, Humphrey and Savanick, Clerk Asleson. ABSENT: None Acting Mayor Holton called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Humphrey, adopting RES. 1984-164 Resolution No. 1984-164 approving 1984 Tax 1984 TAX LEVY Levy, Collectible in 1985 in the total amount of $3,613,876. Mr. Asleson explained that the tax levy amount indicated in the resolution was different than the amount indicated in the previously distributed 1985 budget book. Through the deletion of an item and consideration of various other factors the amount to be approved is $3,792.00 less than was previously indicated. Acting Mayor Holton indicated that although the mill rate will actually decline in 1985, the "sample home" City property tax bill will increase by $58.00. Mr. Asleson confirmed this fact, and stated that it was due to an adjustment related to assessed valuations. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Savanick, to table Resolution No. 1984-164 approving the 1984 Tax Levy, Collectible in 1985. Ayes - 3 - Nays 0. RES. 1984-164 1984 TAX LEVY TABLED RES. 1984-165 CONTRACT AWARD PROJ. 84-26 CLAIMS & BILLS MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1984-165 awarding the contract for Project 84-26, Fischer Pump Station, to Richmar Construction, the low bidder, in the amount of $23,640.00. Ayes - 3 - Nays 0. MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Humphrey, to pay the claims and bills, checks numbered 31071 and 39663 through 39740 in the total amount of $371,017.28. Ayes 3 Nays - 0. Mayor Branning and Councilmember Goodwin attended at this time. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota October 4, 1984 Page 2 MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Holton, to recon- sider Resolution No. 1984-164, previously tabled. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. RES. 1984-164 1984 TAX LEVY RECONSIDERED RES. 1984-164 TAX LEVY BOULEVARD TREE TRIMMING MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1984-164 approving 1984 Tax Levy, Collectible in 1985 in the total amount of $3,613,876. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Savanick, to finance boulevard tree trimming operations from the General Fund, as detailed in Mr. Gurban's memo dated September 21, 1984. Councilmember Humphrey said that the City should also encourage homeowners to do their own tree trimming by providing residents with curbside limb pickup. Councilmember Savanick asked when and how the data included in the boule- vard tree trimming memo was gathered. Mr. Gurban said that in the Sum- mer of 1984 the trees were physically inspected by means of driving throughout the city. Tree trimming needs were determined based on City Ordinance requirements. Councilmember Savanick said that tree trimming operations should begin as soon as possible. Mr. Asleson proposed a tentative timetable by which to proceed: Approve bid specifications October 19, 1984 Advertise for bids October 25, 1984 Award bids November 6, 1984 Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays 0. Mr. Asleson said that the Apple Valley Commons project was AV COMMONS still being actively pursued, and that more detailed infor- UPDATE marion on the project status should be forthcoming from the project principals in the next few days. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota October 4, 1984 Page 3 Mr. Asleson noted that the Mayor has set a Special City Council meeting for October 19, 1984, at 5:00 p.m. to conduct a public hearing on the issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds for the Apple Valley Commons Project. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETIMG DISCUSSION OF 1985 GENERAL FUND BUDGET Discussion of the 1985 General Fund Budget was postponed until a later date. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Humphrey, to adjourn. Ayes 5 Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:09 o'clock p.m.