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Home My WebLink About09/27/2007 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota September 27, 2007 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held September 27, 2007, at 4:30 o’clock p.m., at Apple Valley Municipal Center. PRESENT: Councilmembers Bergman, Erickson, and Goodwin. ABSENT: Mayor Hamann-Roland and Councilmember Grendahl. City staff members present were: City Administrator Lawell, City Clerk Gackstetter, City Engineer Manson, Finance Director Ballenger, Assistant City Administrator Grawe Human Resources Representative Haas, Public Works Director Heuer, Parks and Recreation Director Johnson, Utilities Superintendent Blommel Johnson, and Community Development Director Nordquist. Acting Mayor Erickson called the meeting to order at 4:31 p.m. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, adding items 3.C.4 – Set Public Hearing for 2007 Special Assessment Roll No. 566, Improvements - $50,501.00 and 3.J – Proclaim October 2007 as “Toastmasters Month”, and approving the agenda for tonight’s meeting as amended. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. AUDIENCE Acting Mayor Erickson asked if anyone was present to address the Council, at this time, on any item not on this meeting’s agenda. No one came forward to speak. CONSENT AGENDA Acting Mayor Erickson asked if the Council or anyone in the audience wished to pull any item from the consent agenda. There were no requests. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, and approving all items on the consent agenda with no exceptions. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of September 12, 2007, as written. Ayes - 2 - Nays - 0 - Abstain - 1 (Bergman). MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, approving issuance of a 2007 Christmas Tree Sales Lot license to Bill Brabec d/b/a Silver Bell Christmas Tree Farm, for use on CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota September 27, 2007 Page 2 Lot 2, Block 1, East Valley Plaza 3rd Addition (between Upper 141st and 140th Streets), as described in the City Clerk’s memo dated September 27, 2007. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2007-167 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, adopting approving 2007 Special Assessment Roll No. 561, for hearing purposes, in the total amount of $114,480.80, for delinquent utility charges, and setting the public hearing, at 8:00 p.m., on October 25, 2007. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2007- 168 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, adopting approving 2007 Special Assessment Rolls No. 562, for hearing purposes, in the total amount of $26,272.20, for delinquent false alarm and mowing/weed control charges, and setting the public hearing, at 8:00 p.m., on October 25, 2007. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2007-169 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, adopting approving 2007 Special Assessment Rolls No. 563, 564, and 565, for hearing purposes, in the total amount of $1,122,410.00, for improvements, and setting the public hearing, at 8:00 p.m., on October 25, 2007. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2007-170 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, adopting approving 2007 Special Assessment Roll No. 566, for hearing purposes, in the total amount of $50,501.00, for improvements, and setting the public hearing, at 8:00 p.m., on October 25, 2007. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, authorizing the sale of surplus City vehicles at the State of Minnesota public auction on October 13, 2007, as described in the Public Works Supervisor’s memo dated September 27, 2007. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2007-171 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, adopting awarding the contract for Treated Road Salt to Cargill, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $64.95 per ton delivered. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, approving an Agreement with Valley Rich Construction, Inc., for Cedar Knolls Meter and Vault Installation, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, approving Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Landmark Structures, for Project 04-269, Quarry Point 1.5 MG Water Storage Reservoir, in the amount of $4,500.00 for the addition of a fourth Apple Valley logo. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota September 27, 2007 Page 3 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, accepting Valleywood Golf Course Maintenance Building Roof Repair as final and authorizing final payment on the agreement with A Plus Roofing Company in the amount of $14,400.00. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, accepting Replacement of Two Air Conditioner Condenser Coils as final and authorizing final payment on the agreement with South River Heating & Cooling, Inc., in the amount of $10,717.00. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, approving hiring the part-time and seasonal employees and resignation, as listed in the Personnel Report and addendum dated September 27, 2007. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, proclaiming October 2007 as “Toastmasters Month” and asking citizens to join in celebrating the 83rd anniversary of the Toastmasters International organization. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA STAFF ITEMS Mr. Lawell distributed and reviewed a letter from Watson’s attorney that he received at the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) Board meeting on Wednesday. It sounds as though the Regional Rail Authority may take action on this item at its October 9, 2007, meeting. Acting Mayor Erickson asked if they have agreed on a price. Mr. Lawell said the letter indicates Watson’s is currently reviewing the appraisal sent them as well as working with their own appraiser. At this point, a specific price is still not known. The Dakota County Regional Rail Authority has asked the MVTA to write a letter in support of the condemnation proceedings. Mr. Lawell asked if the Council would like to set a special meeting to discuss this issue. Councilmember Goodwin noted the City of Apple Valley is not the condemnation agency in this matter and questioned the appropriateness of setting a special meeting to discuss another agency’s actions. Acting Mayor Erickson said he would like to see the matter resolved, but stated the cost cannot be ignored. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota September 27, 2007 Page 4 COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Bergman said Mayor Hamann-Roland, Tom Lawell, and he attended the House Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs Committee (MAC) and Transportation Working Group meeting held on September 19 at the Eagan Community Center. Apple Valley’s District Representative Bert McKasy was not present. Mayor Hamann-Roland and Councilmember Bergman sent Mr. McKasy a letter asking to meet with him regarding representation on the MAC relative to airport issues. Rep. Shelley Madore has indicated she is also attempting to set up a meeting with Mr. McKasy for the same reason. Councilmember Bergman said he attended the last Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting and gives kudos to the Committee for its thorough review of the issues surrounding disc golf at Alimagnet Park. CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, approving the calendar of upcoming events as included in the City Clerk’s memo dated September 27, 2007, and noting that each event listed is hereby deemed a Special Meeting of the City Council. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. CLAIMS AND BILLS MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, to pay the claims and bills, check registers dated September 19, 2007, in the amount of $3,085,776.89; and September 26, 2007, in the amount of $520,299.38. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, to adjourn. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 4:47 o’clock p.m.