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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/20/1983CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 20, 1983 Minutes of the meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held December 20th, 1983, at 8:00 o'clock p,m. at the City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Overgard; Councilmembers Branning, Holton, Humphrey, and Savanick; Clerk Asleson. ABSENT: None. Mayor Overgard called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. The Councilmembers and every- one 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 - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Holton, approving all items on the consent CONSENT AGENDA agenda with no exceptions. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Holton, adopting Resolution No. 1983-163 approving the final plat of Southport First Addition and author- izing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Holton, adopting Resolution No. 1983-164 approving the final plat of Secluded Ponds and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. RES. 1983-163 SOUTHPORT FIRST FINAL PLAT RES. 1983-164 SECLUDED PONDS FINAL PLAT COBBLESTONE MANOR 2ND SUP. AGREEMENT MOTION: of Branning, seconded byHolton, approving a Supplementary Agree- ment requiring a performance and payment bond for FHA improvements in Cobblestone Manor 2nd Addition and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Holton, accepting and authorizing final PROJ. 82-1 payment on the contract with Nodland Associates for Project 82-1, FINAL PAYMENT The Oaks utilities, in the amount of $6,650.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Holton, adopting Resolution No. 1983-165 confirming the Fire Chief's appointment of Janet Schatzlein and Keith Wassmund as Lieutenants, effective December 7, 1983. Ayes D 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Holton, approving renewal for 1984 of var- ious licenses and permits as shown on the list dated December 20, 1983. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. RES. 1983-165 ADDL. FIRE DEPT OFFICERS 1984 LICENSES & PERMITS PRELIM. REPORT ROSEMOUNT WATE! INTERCONNECT HIRE PARTTIME EMPLOYEES MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Holton, directing the City Engineer to prepare a preliminary report related to possible interconnect with the City of Rosemount water system in the vicinity of Diamond Path School. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Holton, approving hiring the parttime em- ployees listed in the City Administrator's memo dated December 16, 1983. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 20, 1983 Page 2 MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Holton, tabling consideration of the TABLE MINUTES minutes of the meeting of December 8, 1983. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. Mayor Overgard asked if anyone was present to address the Council at this AUDIENCE DISCN time on any item not on this meeting's agenda. There was no present to speak. The Council received a letter, dated December 19, 1983, from the Valley Trail Blazers snowmobile club requesting designation of a trail on the boulevard on the east side of Galaxie Avenue. Robert Johnson, of the club, was present. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Branning, adopting Resolution No. 1983- 166 designating the boulevard on the east side of Galaxie Ave- nue between Lampert's, at 145th Street, and County Road 42 as a snowmobile trail, pursuant to City Code Section 19-42(B), until Spring of 1984. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. RES. 1983-166 GALAXIE SNOW- MOBILE TRAIL Mayor Overgard called the public hearing to order at 8:05 p.m. on spe- PUBLIC HEARING cial assessment rolls 196, 197 and 198 and noted receipt of the affi- ASSMT. ROLLS davit of publication of the hearing notice. Mr. Asieson reviewed the 196, 197 & 198 assessments for improvements of $544,400 for roll 196, $158,900 for roll 197 and $41,877 for roll 198. He distributed a revised page 4, prepared at the request of the property owner, for Forest Park Estates 3rd Addition, reallo- caring assessment 196 at $10,690 per lot and $51,030 on the unplatted portion. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the audience; there were none and the hearing was declared closed at 8:10 p.m. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Savanick, adopting Resolution No. 1983- RES. 1983-167 167 adopting special assessment rolls 196, 197 and 198 in the ADOPT ASSMTS. total amount of $745,177.00, with page 4 of Exhibit B as amend- 196, 197 & 198 ed December 20, 1983. Ayes - 5 - Nays ,- 0. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Humphrey, approving an amendment to the contract with Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates, Inc., for 1984 engineering services rates as contained in its letter dated October 12, 1983, effective January 1, 1984. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The Council received a letter, dated December 20, 1983, from William Jacobson request- ing it defer consideration of revisions to the City Attorney's contract until January 1984. The Council also received copies of Mr. Jacobson's October 1, 1983, letter requesting to be advised when the contract comes up for renewal and Mr. Asle- son's letter of October 7, 1983, replying to it. AMEND ENGINEER 1984 FEES MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Branning, approving an amendment to the AMEND ATTORNEY contract with McMenomy, Sheldon, Dusich & Hansen for 1984 legal 1984 FEES services fees as contained in its letter dated December 16, 1983, effective January 1, 1984. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 20, 1983 Page 3 MOTION: of Savanick seconded by Holton passing Ordinance No. 310 rezon- lng property located east of Johnny Cake Ridge Road and south of Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Section 14, as petitioned by Sienna Corporation, from Agricultural and Institutional to R-lC as re- commended by the Planning Commission. ORDINANCE 310 SIENNA CORP. REZONING Councilmember Branning asked if the church property will be platted along with this pro- perty? John Gretz said there are two church properties in. this area and will be platted either with this property or Meadowlark Glen. Vote was taken on the motion~ Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Humphrey, approving renewal of on.-sale and Sunday liquor licenses for 1984 by adopting Resolutions No, 1983- 168 for Apple Bowl, Inc., d/b/a Benji's Apple Valley Bowl; 1983- 169 for Cedar Valley, Inc., d/b/a Apple Valley Greenstreets; 1983- 170 for JIM THE GREEK, INC.; and 1983-171 for Shonrik Development, Inc.; d/b/a R. Berry's. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. RES. 1983-168, 169, 170 & 171 1984 ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSES MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Savanick, approving issuance by the Minne- 1984 ON-SALE sota Liquor Control Director of 1984 on-sale wine licenses for Paul WINE LICENSES J. Anderson, Inc., d/b/a The Big Apple; Pizza & Pizzazz, Inc., d/b/a Carbone's Pizza & Pizzazz; and Margaret C. Nomoto, d/b/a China Doll Restaurant. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Branning, approving a lease agreement for tee sign advertising at Valleywood Golf Course with SINADCO, INC., as attached to the Parks & Recreation Director's memo, dated December 12, 1983, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 -~ Nays - 0. VALLEYWOOD TEE SIGN ADVERTISING LEASE CONTRACT YAMAHA MUSIC HAYES RENTAL FEES MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Savanick approving the Parks & Recreation Director's letter of July 20, 1983, to Yamaha Music establishing a $2.00 per hour rental rate at Hayes Community Building and ap- proving an increase of $3.00 per hour for the January through May, 1984, session. Councilmember Branning said he would agree to the rental for January through May, but is not ready to make a commitment:for Fall on commercial use of the building. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Holton seconded by Humphrey, appointing Sandra Boyd and John Finch to fill the vacancies on the Park Committee for terms expir- ing March 1, 1985. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Branning seconded by Humphrey, that to adhere to the policy adopted on January 11, 1981, establishing minimum annual salary differences between the different sworn policy positions, the following adjustments for 1983 are authorized to be paid: L. Rivers - $168.48; B. Erickson - $143.52~ To Cook -- $303.79~ To Legace -- $312.10; Mo Lohse - $40.05; and D. Sams - $312.19. APPOINT BOYD & FINCH PARK COMMITTEE 1983 POLICE SALARY BDJUST- MENTS CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 20, 1983 Page 4 Councilmember Savanick asked if this policy extends to other departments in the City? Mr. Asleson said no, however, adjustments have been made in some cases such as for supervisors involved with snowplowing in 1983. Councilmember Holton asked if it is necessary to make the adjustment for 1983 or if the policy could be adhered to again in 19847 Mr. Asleson said the request was presented at the request of the Sergeants based on the policy. Councilmember Holton asked if the policy is a minimum or a guideline? Mr. Asleson said he believes the policy was adopted as aminimum. Councilmember Holton said he believes it should be considered as a guide- line for the future. Councilmember Savanick said the Chief, Lieutenant and Sergeants should have a separate pay scale because the Police Officers' union will set the salaries and affect all other employees. The motion and second agreed to amend the wording by deleting, AMEND MOTION "to adhere to the policy adopted on January 11, 1981, estab- lishing minimum annual salary differences between the differ- ent sworn police positions." Vote on motion as amended. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Holton, rescinding the January 22, 1981, policy of 10 percent minimum salary differentials for sworn police positions. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. RESCIND POLICE SALARY DIFFER- ENTIAL POLICY MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Holton, approving the resolution adopt- 1984 PERSONNEL ing the 1984 Personnel Plan as drafted and dated December 20, PLAN 1983. Mr. Asleson reviewed the items in his memo, dated December 19, 1983, summarizing changes in the plan from 1983. He said the request for a job evaluation study of all positions results from the issue of comparative worth brought forth by employees in October. Based on information presented at a seminar he attended December 15, 1983, with the Mayor, the issue will need to be addressed in the very near future if not done at this time. He read a portion of the state law on comparative worth which now only applies to state employees. If the Council agrees to consider an evaluation, he would suggest a presen- tation at an informal meeting in January before making a decision on a study. Councilmember Holton said he is concerned that if the City does its study and state law is changed to include cities, the study might have to be redone to comply. Mayor Overgard said the basis of the study needs to be an internal comparison of jobs and it is unlikely the state would impose a system on the cities. The state's own study was an internal comparison and not done with other states. Councilmember Holton said once an evaluation is done and points assigned to jobs the whole system will be driven by union settlements because other salaries will have to fall in line with union jobs. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Savanick, amending the above motion by AMEND MOTION deleting paragraph 11 of the draft resolution, on page 4, and considering it as a separate item. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 1 (Overgard). CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 20, 1983 Page 5 Councilmember Branning asked how many employees would be affected by increasing salaries in ranges 1 to 15 by eight percent and how many of those would also be eligible for step increases during the year? Mr. Asleson said 26 total employees and 15 of those are eligiblefor step increases. Councilmember Branning said he would only agree to a uniform percentage increase for all employees at this time and suggested continuing this item until next week. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Savanick, tabling consideration of the 1984 Personnel Plan until December 29, 1983. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 1 (Overgard). TABLE PERSONNEL PLAN RECONSIDER INSURANCE i984 EMPLOYEE GROUP INSURANCE RES. 1983-172 INVEST IGATE PERSONNEL PLAN MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Holton, to place paragraph 9 of the draft resolution, on page 4, concerning employee group insurance back on the table. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION of Savanick, seconded by Holton approving payment in 1984 .of the actual cost of employee group insurance, not to exceed $145.00 per month per employee family unit for fulltime employees and $72.50 for permanent parttime employees, excluding AFSCME employees. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded bY Branning, adopting Resolution No. 1983-172 stating that this Council is aware of the issue known as compara- tive worth and commits itself to investigate if the existing Per- sonnel Plan needs adjusting, such determlnation to be made by March 1, 1984. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Councilmember Branning said annual increases and stepincreases in the Plan result in sizable increases during the year with no provision for merit adjustments for those doing an outstanding job. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Overgard, adopting Resolution No. 1983-173 approving 1984 budgets as contained in the document dated Septem- ber 21, 1983, as revised, with revenues of $8,195,874 and expen- ditures of $8,293,966. RES. 1983-173 APPROVE 1984 BUDGETS Councilmember Holton asked if purchases of any major items can be delayed until later in the year to maintain a contingency? Mr. Asleson said if there are doubts about some items or revenue, they will be delayed; but if the Council has specific items it wishes delayed, he should be advised of them. Vote was taken on the'motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Holton, adopting Resolution No. 1983-174 RES. 1983-174 approving revised sewer and water rates effective January 1, 1984, REVISED SEWER including a new prorating policy, as contained in the 1984 budget & WATER RATES document. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Humphrey, to pay the claims and bills, checks numbered 31017, 31018,.35401 through 35515 and 35525 through 35588, in the total amount of $4,611,296.27. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CLAIMS & BILLS MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Humphrey, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The meeting adjourned at 10:32 o'clock p.m.