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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/25/1980CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota November 25, 1980 Minutes of the meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held November 25, 1980, at 8:00 o'clock p.m. at the City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Garrison, Councilmembers Holton, Kelly, Overgard and Savanick; Clerk Asleson. ABSENT: None. Mayor Garrison 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 Savanick, seconded by Kelly, approving the minutes of the special OCT. 20, 1980 meeting of October 20, 1980, as corrected. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0 MINUTES (Garrison and Overgard Abstained). MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Overgard, approving the minutes of the reg- NOV. 13, 1980 ular meeting of November 13, 1980, as corrected. Ayes - 5 - Nays MINUTES MOTION: of Overgard, seconded by Holton, removing consideration of a rubbish CONSENT AGENDA service contract to the regular agenda, adding County Road 42 con- struction matters and Urban Planning and Design services to the con- sent agenda and approving all items on the consent agenda. Ayes .- 5 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Overgard, seconded by Holton, granting a variance for a front yard setback of 20 feet on the southeast corner of the lot for a house on Lot 5 of Block 1 of Carrollwood Village 1st Addition as recormnended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. LOT 5, BLK. 1 CARROLLWOOD 1ST VARIANCE RES. 1980-153 140TH STREET SPEED STUDY EQB LETTER ON THOMSON PROJ. IN ROSEMOUNT T.E.O~ TRANS. MERC. LICENSE MOTION: of Overgard, seconded by Holton, adopting Resolution No. 1980-153 requesting the Minnesota Department of Transportation to conduct a speed limit study on 140th Street between Cedar Avenue and County Road 11. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Overgard, seconded by Holton, authorizing submitting a letter to the Environmental Quality Board concurring with the Environmental Assessment Worksheet negative declaration made by Orrin Thompson Homes for its project in Rosemount adjacent to the City, as recom- mended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Overgard, seconded by Holton, approving a transient merchant li- cense for T.E.O. (a Junior Achievement Company), expiring December 31, 1980, to sell items door-to-door. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Overgard, seconded by Holton, approving a license to collect re- FOURNIER fuse in 1980 for Fournier Rubbish Removal. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. REFUSE LICENSE MOTION: of 0vergard, seconded by Holton, adopting Resolution No. 1980-154 approving plans and specifications for State Project 19-642-11, construction of County State Aid Highway No. 42, within the City limits as a Federal Aid Project. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. RES. 1980-154 CSAH 42 PLANS CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota November 25, 1980 Page 2 MOTION: of Overgard, seconded by Holton, adopting Resolution No. 1980- RES. 1980-155 155 accepting the conditions for use of Federal funds on State FED. HIGHWAY Aid Highway construction in the City and authorizing the Mayor FUNDS AGRMT. and Clerk to sign an agreement with Dakota County for these funds. Ayes - 5 - Nays ~. O. MOTION: of Overgard, seconded by Hotton, adopting Resolution No. 1980- RES. 1980-156 156 authorizing the installation of a stop sign on Herald Way at STOP SIGN its intersection with 140th Street. Ayes - 5',- Nays - 0. MOTION: of Overgard, seconded by Holton, approving Change Order No. 2 to PROJ. 80-13 the contract with A & B Industries for Project 80-13, repainting CHANGE ORDER 2 the Palomino water reservoir, for a deduct in the amount of DEDUCT $4,000. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Overgard, seconded by Holton, directing preparation of an PREPARE URBAN agreement for consultant services with Urban Planning and Design, PLANNING AGREE- Inc., acceptable to it and the Planning Commission, for the City MENT Council to consider. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Overgard, seconded by Holton, approving a revised final pay- 1977 SEWER INSP ment to American consulting Services for the 1977 sewer televis- FINAL PAYMENT ing contract in the amount of $2,655.85. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Overgard, seconded by Holton, approving hiring Catherine Breiter and Melanie Dawber as parttime sales clerks at the liquor stores effective November 20, 1980, at $3.20 per hour. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. PARTTIME LIQ. EMPLOYEES MOTION: of Overgard, seconded by Holton, approving hiring Marty Willin- PARTTIME bering as a basketball timekeeper effective December 3, 1980, EMPLOYEES at $3.25 per hour and Nelson Bogss as ice arena supervisor ef- fective November 30, 1980 at $3.50 per hour. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. END OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Garrison called the public hearing to order at 8:07 p.m. on the 1981 on-sale liquor license renewal applications and noted receipt of the affidavit of publication of the hearing notice. The renewal applications are from Apple Place, Inc.; Beef 'N' Brew, Inc.; and Lyndale Investments, Inc., d/b/a' Lemon Tree. Mr. Asleson said Lemon Tree Restaurants, Inc., has applied for a license at the premises now licensed to Lyndale Investments and if the new application is approved, the Lyndale Investment application will be withdrawn. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the public on each of the applications. There were none and the hearing was closed at 8:08 p.m. Mayor Garrison called the public hearing to order at 8:09 p.m. on the application for · on-sale liquor sales and special license for Sunday liquor sales of Lemon Tree Restau-- rants, Inc., and noted receipt of the affidavit of publication of the hearing notice. This license would be effective January 1, 1981 at 14990 Glazier Avenue. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the public. There were none and the hearing was closed at 8:10 p.m. The Council will consider approval of all the licenses at its December 11, 1980 meeting. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota November 25, 1980 Page 3 Mayor Garrison said the public hearing on a street lighting system in Greenleaf 2nd, 3rd and 4th Additions was held November 13, 1980. The Council received a letter from Mary Splett on a survey conducted in Greenleaf 2nd Addition on street lighting. The results of that survey were 53 in favor, 50 opposed and 5 uncommitted. Mayor Garrison said discussion would be limited to new comments on the street lighting. Ed Brunkhorst, of Dakota Electric, said they had reviewed alternative types of lighting. Low pressure sodium is the most effective, but it is the hardest to control. It is very difficult to diffuse and has a yellowish color. A newer type of lighting with good color is available and is very effecitve, but it does not have a very long lamp life. Mike Boucher commented on an incident which happened in his neighborhood several years ago on Halloween. A car was driving around without lights and a window was shot out of a house. Even though he and several other people were outside, they could not identify the car because the streets were too dark. Tony Nelson said the light proposed is fine, but the fixture should be different. He recommended a flat type with the light coming out of the bottom. He estimated this pro- duces 70 percent~usable light as opposed to 11 percent usable light from the coach type fixture. The light is directed down toward the street rather than out toward the houses. He said the price of the fixtures is comparable to that being proposed. Lights like this can be seen in Bursnville around the shopping center and the health center and he will provide literature on the fixtures. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Savanick, adopting Resolution No. 1980-157 ordering residential street lighting systems in Greenleaf 2nd, 3rd and 4th Additions. RES. 1980-157 ORDER STREET LIGHTS Councilmember Savanick said she believes the lights should be installed in these sub- divisions to be consistent in the entire area, which already has street lights, and the same type of fixtures as the surrounding area should be installed in these subdivisions. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0 (Kelly Abstained). The Council received a resolution from the Park Committee concerning the Beckman and Rollins properties and a resolution from the Planning Commission concerning the Rollins property. Mayor Garrison reviewed the history on the Beckman property and said a petition for rezoning was first submitted in 1970. Consideration of the property for acquisition as part of the regional park delayed further action. Dakota County is no longer considering acquiring it. There was a question as to whether the rezoning could be approved while the City's Comprehensive Plan is being reviewed by the Metropolitan Council and it has been determined that it can be done. MOTION: of Overgard, seconded by Savanick, adopting Resolution No. 1980- 158 urging the Dakota County Board of Commissioners to proceed with purchasing the Rollins property for park purposes and at- taching copies of the Park Committee and Planning Commission resolutions. RES. 1980-158 URGE ROLLINS PROPERTY PURCHASE Councilmember Holton questioned whether this action would have any effect since it has already been under consideration for a long time. Councilmember 0vergard said she understands there is money to purchase the property now and the County should be en- couraged to do so. Councilmember Savanick said the plan for Lebanon Hills Regional Park CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota November 25, 1980 Page 4 shows the Rollins property being included, but not the Beckman property. Mike Bassett attended the County Board meeting today and said there was very little discussion on this subject and it was tabled for more background information. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. Councilmember Overgard asked how the park dedication will be satisfied for the Beckman property? Mike Bassett said cash will be accepted in lieu of land dedication. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Overgard, passing Ordinance No. 247 re- zoning the Beckman property in Section 13 from Agricultural to R-1A as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 1 (Savanick). ORD. NO. 247 BECKMAN REZON Councilmember Savanick said she is opposed to the rezoning because the property is shown as park on the Comprehensive Plan and it is not reasonable to put nine single family homes between the golf course and the regional park. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Kelly, approving the preliminary plat of Beckman's 1st Addition as recommended by the Planning Commission, subject to accepting cash for the park dedication, and directing staff to prepare a development agreement for the property. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 1 (Savanick). PRELIM. PLAT BECKMAN'S 1ST ADDITION RUBBISH REMOV- AL AT CITY BUILDINGS MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Overgard, approving an agreement with Knutson Rubbish Service for 1981 for renewal of rubbish removal service at City buildings. Councilmember Kelly asked if other haulers had been contacted for price quotations? 'Mr. Asleson said they had not. The Council asked that additional price quotations be taken. MOTION: of Kelly, seconded by Overgard, tabling consideration of 1981 rubbish removal service until other quotations are received. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. The Council received a status report from the Metropolitan Council dated November 20, 1980, concerning its review of Apple Valley's Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Garrison com- mended the work done on the Plan and noted the review stated the Plan is well written and should be a good general planning tool for the City. The Council received a notice, dated November 10, 1980, that the Minnesota Waste Manage- ment Board is seeking a hazardous waste disposal site. This notice was sent to every city in the state. The Mayor noted that Apple Valley is an unlikely candidate for this site because of the soil conditions and the Council agreed not to appoint anyone to represent the City at this time, but to monitor the Board's considerations. The Council received a report from George Ballenger, dated November 24, 1980, on the LOGIS Liquor Inventory Control System. The Council discussed the pros and cons and potential cost saving of the system. Mr. Asleson said the electronic cash registers already approved are the first step in the system and even though the City will not be utilizing the entire system immediately, participation in development of the system is requested so the City can have its input. The Mayor suggested considering an additional fee for cities who buy into the system later. Mr. Asleson said this is the same fee determination used by LOGIS to buy into the group. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota November 25, 1980 Page 5 MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Savanick, authorizing Apple Valley's par- ticipation in the LOGIS Liquor Inventory Control System develop- ment project with the cost not to exceed $10,000 as outlined in the memo from LOGIS dated October 16, 1980. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 1 (0vergard). LOGIS LIQUOR INV. SYSTEM PARTICIPATION SET DECEMBER MEETING MOTION: of Overgard, seconded by Savanick, setting the second regular Council meeting in December at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 1980, at City Hall. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0 (Garrison Abstained). MOTION: of Overgard, seconded by Kelly, setting an informal meeting on the SET BUDGET 1981 budget at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, 1980 at City MEETING Hall. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0 (Holton Abstained). Mike Bassett reviewed drawings of the golf course clubhouse plans. The building will have a walkout lower level and a large multi-purpose room. The deck will be added to the build- ing after it has been moved to the site. John Gretz said the building is under the minimum size to require a vestibule on the entrance and it meets the building code. MOTION: of Overgard, seconded by Holton, approving the plans for the golf course clubhouse and authorizing forwarding funds for the materials to Vo-Tech, as per the agreement CLUBHOUSE PLANS Mike Bassett said restroom fixtures for the handicapped will be accommodated. Council- member Savanick asked that a temporary vestibule be considered for winter months during cross country skiing activities. Vote was taken on the motion~ Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Overgard, approving a salary increase for Mike Bassett of $2,604 per year effective November 1, 1980. BASSETT SALARY INCREASE Councilmember Kelly said she is not comfortable giving a ten percent salary increase to anyone without a full review of the personnel plan. Vote was taken on the motioo. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 1 (Kelly). The Council received a memo dated November 24, 1980 from Mike Bassett concerning fire CETA maintenance positions. The Council discussed the types of projects on which these individuals will be working--damaged tree removal during the winter, park equipment in- stallation and tree planting and golf course beautification during the spring and summer. MOTION: of Holton,~seconded by Overgard, establishing five CETA positions ESTABLISH CETA under the Public Service Employment project, as approved by CETA, POSITIONS which positions will terminate September 30, 1981. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. Councilmember Overgard asked if funds for Schedule II salaries for 1981 could be lumped together and no action taken on salaries for those employees whose reviews are scheduled for January 1, 1981 until the personnel plan is reviewed. Mr. Asleson said it could be done, but he would not recommend delaying salary increases too long. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota November 25, 1980 Page 6 Councilmember Savanick requested the Council to list specific concerns about the 1981 budget so staff will have them to respond to at the December 18 meeting. Mr. Asleson said if the Council would give them to him, he would also distribute copies to the Council before the meeting. Councilmember Savanick said there is a seminar on preparing newsletters she would like to attend and the cost is approximately $65. The Council agreed to her attendance. MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Holton, to pay the claims and bills, checks numbered 18617 through 18619, 20062 through 20177, 20186 through 20211 and 20213 through 20217, in the total amount of $1,322,856.05. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CLAIMS & BILLS MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Savanick, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 o'clock p.m.