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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/08/1979CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota February 8, 1979 Minutes of the meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held February 8th, 1979, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. at the City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Garrison; Councilmembers Fitzsimmons, Kelly and Savanick; Clerk Asleson. ABSENT: Councilmember Holton. Mayor Garrison called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. The Councilmembers and everyone in attendance took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. MOTION: of Kelly, seconded by Fitzsimmons, approving the agenda for tonight's meeting as amended. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. APPROVE AGENDA JAN. 25, 1979 MINUTES CONSENT AGENDA RES. 1979-23 CORRIGAN COURT RES. 1979-24 PROJ..79-5 PUB. HEARING RES. 1979-25 PROJ. 79-4 PUB. HEARING C.O. 1 TO PROJ. 77-13 MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Kelly, approving the minutes of the meeting of January 25th, 1979, as written. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Savanick, approving all items on the consent agenda with no exceptions. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Savanick, adopting Resolution No. 1979-23 requesting approval by Dakota County to name a stub street "Corrigan Court". Ayes -'4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Fitzsimmnons, seconded by Savanick, adopting Resolution No. 1979-24 receiving the preliminary engineering report on Project 79-5, Essex Avenue, and setting a public hearing on it at 8:00 p.m. on March 9th, 1979. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Savanick, adopting Resolution No. 1979-25 receiving the preliminary engineering report on Project 79-4, 145th Street east of Cedar, and setting a public hearing-. on it at 8:15 plum. on March 8th, 1979. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Savanick, approving Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Fischer Construction for Project 77-13 extending the completion date to July 1, 1979. Ayes - 4-Nays - 0. " MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Savanick, approving Change Order No. 3 to the contract with Fischer Construction for Project 77-2(3) extending the completion date to July 1, 1979~ Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded~by Savanick, accepting as final and ACCEPT PROJECTS authorizing final paymentto McNamara-Vivant for Project 76-7A, AS FINAL McNamara-Vivant for Project 76-20(1), McNamara-Vivant for Project 76-14(2), Fredrickson Excavating for Project 75-89(2) and Fischer Construction for Project 77-5(1). Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. C.O. 3 TO PROJ. 77-2(3) The Council received a notice from the Planning Commission of its election of officers at its January 31st, 1979, meeting. Michael Chulyak was elected Chairman, Ronald Hughes Secretary and Erwin Ulrich Chairman protem. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota February 8, 1979 Page 2 MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Savanick, approving a $50.00 per month mileage allowance effective January 1, 1979, for Richard Kelley, Planning Assistant. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. KELLEY MILEAGE ALLOWANCE RES. 1979-26 UTILITIES DEBT CONSOLIDATION MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Savanick, adopting Resolution No. 1979-26 allowing deferred payments on amounts due the City for water and sewer billings for the purpose of assisting residents with debt consolidation plans. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Savanick, approving the CETA CETA CONTRACT contract for the period October 1, 1978, through September 30, 1979, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign it. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Savanick, approving hiring PARTTIME Douglas Crawford effective February 12, 1979, for Forestry EMPLOYEE Maintenance at $3.75 per hour. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Fire Chief Paul Hunsinger was present and reviewed salary requests for Fire Department officers with the Council. The Council also discussed the duties of the Fire Marshal. MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Garrison, adopting Resolution No. 1979-27 setting the 1979 salary of Paul Hunsinger, Fire Chief, at $160 per month; James Reemts, Fire Marshal, at $160 per month~ and Ralph Dunkle and Richard Tuthill, Assistant Chiefs, at $45 per month. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. RES. 1979-27 SALARIES OF FIRE DEPT. OFFICERS Mr. Asleson reviewed quotations for police professional liability insurance. MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Kelly, approving the purchase of police professional liability insurance from Jefferson Insurance Company, John H. Crowther, Inc., broker, of $250,000/$500,000 with a $5,000 deductible at an annual premium of $150.40 per officer. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. POLICE PROF. LIABILITY INS. MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Garrison, adopting Resolution No. RES. 1979-28 1979-28 setting a special election on Tuesday, March 20, 1979, SET PARK BOND to consider issuing general obligation park bonds of $775,000 ELECTION for improvement of undeveloped parks, $415,000 for acquisition and development of an athletic complex and $310,000 for improve- ment of existing parks. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Mr. Bassett presented a proposed draft of a park bond brochure to be mailed to all resi- dents and the Council discussed the content' of the brochure. The Park Committee will have an open house at the City Hall on March 15th and 18th, 1979, to explain the proposals. MOTION: of Kelly, seconded by Fitzsimmons, approving the draft of the PARK BOND park bond brochure as presented subject to some staff BROCHURE revisions. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. John Gretz showed the location of the proposed Diamond Path 5th Addition, east of Pilot Knob Road, north of Upper 147th Street and west of Embry Path. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota February 8, 1979 Page 3 Mr. Ernest Partaker, of Trans Union Land Development; was present and described the proposed preliminary plat containing 271 townhouse units on 44.75 acres. MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Fitzsimmons,'approving the preliminary plat of Diamond Path 5th Addition, as recommended by the Planning Commission, and directing Staff to prepare a development agreement~ DIAMOND PATH 5TH PRELIM PLAT The Council asked for a description of the proposed townhouse units. Mr. Herb Wensmann said he will be doing the building and the units will have varied setbacks and cedar siding. The Council discussed whether a tot lot should be located in the green space. Mr. Partaker said it is his intention to let the townhouse association determine the uses of the green space. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Kelly, adopting Resolution No. 1979-29 approving the plans and specifications for Projoct 78-2(1), Johnny Cake Ridge Road widening between 132nd and 140th Streets, and authorizing advertisement for bids to be received March 14, 1979, at 2:00 p.m. 'Ayes - 4 ~ Nays - 0. Councilmember Kelly left the room at this time. MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Savanick, adopting.Resolution No. 1979-30 approving the plans and specifications for Project 78-9(2), North Star Subdivision street improvements, and authorizing advertisement for bids to be received March 15, 1979, at 2:00 p.m. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. '~ ~ ~ Councilmember Kelly returned to fhe room at this time. MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Kelly, adopting Resolution No. 1979- 31 approving the plans and specifications for Project 79-1, Well No. 8 and repairs to Well No. 4, and authorizing advertise- ment for bids to be received March 14, 1979, at 2:00 p.m. Ayes - 4 - Nays ' 0, MOTION: Of Savanick~ seconded by Fitzsimmons~ adopting Resolution No. 1979-32 adopting the Comprehensive Storm Sewer~Plan dated December 27, 1978, as the official plan for the City and approv- ing the trunk storm sewer assessment rates contained in it effective for improvements on which the initial hearing occurred after January 1, 1979. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, secohded by Savanick~ adopting Resolution No. 1979-33 establishing the 1979 fees and policies for Lebanon Hills Golf Course as recommended by staff. Ayes ~ 4 , Nays - 0. RES. 1979-29 PROJ. 78-2(1) BID. ADV. RES~ 1979-_30 PROJ. 78-9(2) BID. ADV. RES. 1979-31 PROJ. 79-1 BID ADV. RES. 1979-32 STORM SEWER PLAN & RATES RES. 1979-33 1979 GOLF FEES 1979 GOLF CAR LEASE MOTION: Of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Savanick; approving a contract with Stegner Golf Cars for lease of golf carts during 1979 and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign it, as recommended by Staff, CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota February 8, 1979 Page 4 The Council discussed the use of credit cards for charging greens fees, cart rentals, etc. At the present time, credit cards can only be used for pro shop merchandise. Staff will review this. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. The Council received a proposed massage parlor ordinance. Mr. Asleson said this will be scheduled on the next Council meeting and members of the Urban Affairs Committee will be present to discuss it. If the Councilmembers have suggestions or questions, they were requested to contact Rick Kelley before the next meeting. Mayor Garrison suggested the City hold a special census in 1979. Mr. Asleson said he has reviewed this and if the special census population figures would be as estimated, the City's state highway aids would be increased approximately $30,000 in 1979. He said even though the Federal census will be held in 1980, it would not affect 1979 state aids. MOTION: of Kelly, seconded by Savanick, directing staff to pursue holding a special census and obtain the estimated cost of such a census from the Census Bureau. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. SPECIAL CENSUS Mr. Asleson said he has interviewed two applicants for the position of Finance Director. The position was offered to one person who declined. He will be advertising the position again listing the salary open to attract additional applicants. MOTION:of Savanick , seconded by Fitzsimmons, accepting the WALZ RESIGNATION resignation of Michael "Joe" Walz as Recreation Supervisor, with regret, approving retaining him as a parttime employee at the same hourly rate and authorizing Staff to proceed with recruitment of a replacement. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Kelly, approving hiring Glen MID-WINTER Schwarting, Melvin Bennett, James Coffin, Menille Spaeth, FEST EMLOYEES Betty Bauer, Barbara Aune, and Linda Johnson as parttime employees during the Mid-Winter Fest, February 10 and 11, 1979. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Mayor Garrison said he has been asked, at various times, what items the City could use and what kind of community service projects are needed by community groups who want to do something or donate something for the City. He asked the City departments to prepare a list of these things. Mayor Garrison said nominations are being accepted for the Minnesota Zoological Board until February 18, 1979, and he is interested in being appointed to the Board. MOTION: of Kelly, seconded by Savanick, directing that a letter be GARRISON ZOO sent to the Secretary of State nominating Michael Garrison BOARD NOMINATION for a position on the Minnesota Zoological Board. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0 (Garrison Abstained). MOTION: of Kelly, seconded by Fitzsimmons, to pay the claims and CLAIMS & BILLS bills, checks numbered 6896 through 6904, 11692 through 11725, 11732 through 11781, 11783 through 11798 and 11800 through 11842, in the total amount of $428,633.93. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Savanick to adjourn. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 o'clock p.m.