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Home My WebLink About09/12/2007 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota September 12, 2007 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held September 12, 2007, at 8:00 o’clock p.m., at Apple Valley Municipal Center. PRESENT: Mayor Hamann-Roland; Councilmembers Erickson, Goodwin, and Grendahl. ABSENT: Councilmember Bergman. City staff members present were: City Administrator Lawell, City Clerk Gackstetter, City Attorney Dougherty, City Engineer Manson, Finance Director Ballenger, Assistant City Administrator Grawe, Public Works Director Heuer, Parks and Recreation Director Johnson, Police Chief Johnson, Community Development Director Nordquist, Police Captain Rechtzigel, Human Resources Manager Strauss, and Fire Chief Wassmund. Mayor Hamann-Roland called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. Everyone took part in the Pledge of Allegiance led by Boy Scout Luke Banchy from Troop 293. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, moving item 4.Q – Cancel September 27, 2007 City Council Meeting to the regular agenda, removing items 5.B – Front Yard Setback Variance for Construction of Attached Garage at 469 Reflection Road and 5.D – Cobblestone Lake Southshore 3rd Addition, and approving the agenda for tonight’s meeting as amended. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. AUDIENCE Mayor Hamann-Roland asked if anyone was present to address the Council, at this time, on any item not on this meeting’s agenda. Ms. Roxanne Beseman, 6380 – 131st Street Court, asked whom she should contact regarding diseased trees in the parks. Mr. Heuer provided her the Natural Resources Coordinator’s contact information. Mr. Paul Bergevin, Cub Scout Pack 205, said Scouts currently use Senior Center meeting rooms. He asked if Scouts would still be able to use the meeting rooms if a new Senior Center is constructed as a result of the bond referendum passing. Mr. Randy Johnson stated there would be no changes. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Hamann-Roland asked if the Council or anyone in the audience wished to pull any item from the consent agenda. There were no requests. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota September 12, 2007 Page 2 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, and approving all items on the consent agenda with no exceptions. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of August 23, 2007, as written. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0 Resolution No. 2007-159 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, adopting approving issuance of a lawful gambling exempt permit, by the State Gambling Control Board, to Apple Valley Sons of the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 1776, for use on October 13, 2007, at 14521 Granada Drive, and waiving any waiting period for State approval. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2007-160 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, adopting approving issuance of a lawful gambling exempt permit, by the State Gambling Control Board, to Apple Valley Sons of the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 1776, for use on November 11, 2007, at 14521 Granada Drive, and waiving any waiting period for State approval. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, approving First Amendment of Lease for property located at 7990 - 132nd Court West, attached to the Assistant City Administrator’s memo dated September 12, 2007, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, authorizing participation in Minnesota Department of Public Safety Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Project and accepting a grant, in the amount of $2,500.00, and authorizing the Mayor, City Clerk, and Police Chief to sign the necessary documents. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2007-161 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, adopting authorizing execution of agreement with Dakota County Traffic Safety Group and acceptance of grant, and authorizing the Mayor, City Clerk, and Police Chief to sign the necessary documents. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, approving release of financial guarantee for Uponor-Wirsbo, as listed in the Planning Department Assistant’s memo dated September 12, 2007. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, tabling an ordinance amending City Code Sections 155.231 and 155.232 to allow pet spas and daycares as permitted uses and outdoor bathroom areas as conditional uses in a “BP” (Business Park) Zoning District to October 11, 2007. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota September 12, 2007 Page 3 Resolution No. 2007-162 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, adopting approving specifications for Bi-Directional Articulating Tractor and Snow Blower Lease to Purchase; and authorizing advertising for receipt of bids, at 2:00 p.m., on October 4, 2007. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2007-163 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, adopting approving plans and specifications for Project 07-365, Cobblestone Lake Trails and Regional Infiltration; and authorizing advertising for receipt of bids, at 10:00 a.m., on October 18, 2007. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2007-164 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, adopting awarding the contract for Project 07-355, Sunset Park, Long Lake Park, and Pennock Shores Storm Water Improvement Projects to Imperial Developers, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the total amount of $299,689.80. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, approving an Agreement for Central Maintenance Facility Office Remodel with Fendler Patterson Construction, in the amount of $12,155.00, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, approving Change Order No. 1 to the contract with North Central Ambulance Sales and Service, to Refurbish 1997 HME/Custom Pumper, in the amount of an additional $10,087.73. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, accepting Access Control System Additions and Other Lock Hardware Installations as final and authorizing final payment on the agreement with General Security Services Corporation (GSSC), in the amount of $22,962.52. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, approving a billable rate of $44.00 per hour for off-duty police officers, as described in the Police Captain’s memo dated August 22, 2007. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2007-165 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, adopting approving a 2008 City contribution of $760.00 per month, and an additional contribution of $10.00 per month if participating in the health assessment, towards health/dental/life group insurances for benefit-eligible employees covered by the Pay and Benefit Plan effective January 1, 2008. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, approving hiring of part-time and seasonal employees, as listed in the Personnel Report dated September 12, 2007. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota September 12, 2007 Page 4 END OF CONSENT AGENDA PROCLAIM FIRE PREVENTION WEEK Fire Chief Keith Wassmund was present and reviewed activities the Fire Department will be conducting during the week of October 7th at elementary schools in the City. The 2007 theme for Fire Prevention Week is “Practice Your Escape Plan”. Public open houses will be held, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., at Fire Station No. 1 on October 9, at Fire Station No. 2 on October 10, and at Fire Station No. 3 on October 11, 2007, and everyone is invited. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, proclaiming October 7-13, 2007, as "Fire Prevention Week" in support of the Fire Department's public safety efforts and urging all citizens to install smoke alarms and to plan and practice fire drills. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. PROPOSED 2008 CITY BUDGET AND TAX LEVY Mr. Ballenger reviewed his memo regarding the 2008 proposed budget and property tax levy. He further reviewed the budget development process, budget assumptions, and budget organization. The proposed levy for 2008 represents a 4.8 percent increase from 2007. He then gave examples of percentage of change for a median home depending on the change of market value. The amount set today would be the maximum levy. At final adoption, the amount certified can be decreased but cannot be increased. Mayor Hamann-Roland clarified that the action before the Council this evening was to set the maximum levy, and that the actual tax levy could still go down. Councilmember Goodwin noted that a resident with a median valued home, or $240,000, with no market value increase will see an approximate increase of 1.84 percent on the City’s portion of their taxes. The same home with a .58 percent market value increase will see an approximate increase of 2.54 percent. Councilmember Grendahl said this is the first formal step and the levy can go down. Resolution No. 2007-166 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, adopting approving the proposed 2008 budgets, with total revenue of $44,701,234.00 and expenditures of $45,296,173.00, and approving the proposed tax levy collectible in 2008 of $21,058,045.00 consisting of $19,627,516.00 for general purposes and $1,431,096.00 for debt purposes. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, setting a public hearing on the proposed 2008 budgets and tax levy, at 7:00 p.m. on December 3, 2007. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota September 12, 2007 Page 5 CHANGE OF MEETING TIME MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, changing the start time for the regular Council meeting on September 27, 2007, from 8:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Hamann-Roland invited everyone to the Fire Relief Association Booya and the Ring- Around-The-Arts Festival this weekend. Councilmember Grendahl encouraged residents to attend the park bond referendum open houses to be held September 22, October 2, and October 18, 2007. CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, approving the calendar of upcoming events as included in the City Clerk’s memo dated September 12, 2007, and noting that each event listed is hereby deemed a Special Meeting of the City Council. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CLAIMS AND BILLS MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, to pay the claims and bills, check registers dated August 29, 2007, in the amount of $1,445,160.94; and September 5, 2007, in the amount of $1,251,583.76; and September 11, 2007, in the amount of $7,990,443.85. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, to adjourn. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 o’clock p.m.