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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/31/1980CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 31, 1980 Minutes of the special meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held, pursuant to due call and notice thereof, on July 31, 1980, at 8:00 o'clock p.m. at the City Hall. Prior to this meeting, the City Council held a special informal meeting at the Northwestern Gravel-Lac Lavon site at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Garrison; Councilmembers Holton, Kelly, Overgard and Savanick (attended at 8:24 p.m.); Clerk Asleson. ABSENT: None. Moyor Garrison called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m. The Councilmembers and every- one in attendance took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. MOTION: of Overgard, seconded by Kelly, approving the agenda for' tonight's APPROVE AGENDA meeting as amended. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Overgard, seconded by Holton, approving an agreement with Land Holding Company and Harry and Pearl Lemieux relating to acquisi- tion of Lots l, 2 and 3 of Block 5 of Apple Valley Commercial Ad- dition for a nursing home, as outlined in Resolution No. 1980-90, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign it. LAND HOLDING & LEMIEUX LAND AGREEMENT Mr. Asleson noted that a Warranty Deed for four acres of land in Lot 1 of Block 5, of Apple Valley Commercial Addition, as specified in the agreement, has been received by the City. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Councilmember Savanick attended at this.time. MOTION: of Kelly, seconded by Overgard, adopting Resolution No. 1980-94 setting a public hearing at 8:00 p.m. on August 28, 1980, on the proposal for issuance of $8,500,000 of bonds under the Minnesota Industrial Development Act for a nursing home by Southview Acres Health Care Center, Inc. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. RES. 1980-94 SOUTHVIEW ACRES BOND HEARING Mayor Garrison said the Council would now be discussing information on the golf course as requested at its July 10, 1980 meeting. Mr. Asleson noted that the July 31, 1980 issue of the Minneapolis Star contained an article about the City's golf course problems. Mr. Asleson reviewed his report to the Council, dated July 30, 1980, which addressed questions raised at the July 10th meeting. The Mayor reviewed past discussions on the golf course, concluding that it is a two-part problem; the clubhouse and other course improvements~ Mayor Garrison noted that ths Council apparently has two options on a clubhouse, either moving the Thompson building to the site or having the Vo-Tech students build one and move it to the site. He then asked whether the Council can justify trans- ferring funds from an unrelated fund (water fund) to the golf course tO pay for it or whether a bond issue should be proposed? The Council discussed the options~.and whether the golf course would be able to repay these funds and if so, at what future date. Mr. Asleson said leasing the golf course to a private operator is an option, but there are no details available on this type of proposal and the City would still have to pay the debt service on the bonds. He stated that in its decision, the Council would have CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 31, 1980 Page 2 to accept the facts that the 1973 estimates on the golf course were wrong, debt ser- vice on the bonds must still be paid, accept an annual operating loss of $50,000 to $100,000 and even if a clubhouse is built, recognize that it would not cause a com- plete turn around of the golf course finances. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Savanick, authorizing a transfer of up TRANSFER CLUB- to $100,000 from the Water Fund to the Golf Course Fund for a HOUSE FUND TO clubhouse and related site expenses and directing staff to pur-GOLF COURSE sue having Dakota County Vo-Tech students design and build the building. Mike Bassett reported that he had met with the instructors from the Vo-Tech and they will need an answer soon on whether the Council wants to go ahead with this project. An agreement would have to be prepared and could be presented to the Council at the August 14, 1980 meeting. The schedule would be for them to construct a model for approval, start building construction October 1st and complete it by April 1st, and move the building to the course during May. He said the site would lend itself to future expansion and a parking area. The estimated costs are $35,000 for the building, $25,000 for fixtures, $7,500 for a well and septic system, $5,000 moving costs, $2,500 architectural and miscellaneous, $5,000 for site development, $8,000 for a parking area and $10,000 to $12,000 for a basement. Loren Hegland asked for an explanation of the budget process and levy limitations. Mr. Asleson explained this. Ed Ebach, Bob King, Rollie Michaelson, Bill Valen, Jim Panlson, Jerry Berg, Bart Peroutky, Mr. Ulrich and Bill Delaney all spoke in favor of having the Vo-Tech stu- dents build the clubhouse. It was also discussed that the golf course needs a more positive advertising campaign to increase rounds of play. Councilmember Savanick asked where funds would come from if an addition were needed for the Public Works Garage? Mr. Asleson said the original building was constructed with bond issue proceeds. Money from the Water Fund or the General Fund could be used for an expansion, but he could not answer the question definitely now. By taking $100,000 from the Water Fund, a surplus of approximately $150,000 would remain and he would not recommend reducing that figure. The Council discussed concerns on whether $100,000 would be enough to build the clubhouse and related items and the possibility of using the building for other activities by the community during the off seasons. Vote was taken on the motion, Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Mayor Garrison asked members of the public present what they think about other major improvements to the golf course, as recommended in Mr. Herfort's report and what magnitude of improvements would be needed to make the course more playable. Most of the opinions expressed were that minor improvements were needed, needs to be made more suitable for women's play and systematic improvements over a period of years, as have been done, will continue to improve the course. The driving range was also discussed. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 31, 1980 Page 3 MOTION: of Overgard, seconded by Kelly, authorizing the Economic Develop- INDUSTRIAL ment Commission to spend up to $1,800 for an Industrial Promotion PROMOTION DAY Day on September 11, 1980, as outlined in the memo from Rick Kelley dated July 31, t980. Councilmember Holton said the Chamber of Commerce should be informed of this and in- cluded in it. Councilmember Kelly said they are aware of it. Councilmember Savanick suggested printing a brochure to be distributed also. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of 0vergard, seconded by Kelly, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 o'clock p.m.