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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/26/1978CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota October 26, 1978 Minutes of the meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota held October 26th, 1978, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Branning; Councilmembers Fitzsimmons, Hayes, Holton and Savanick; Clerk Asleson. ABSENT: None. Mayor Branning called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. The Councilmembers and everyone in attendance took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes, approving the agenda for tonight's APPROVE AGENDA meeting as amended. Ayes - 5-- Nays - 0. MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Holton, approving the minutes of the OCT. 10, i1978 meeting of October 10, 1978, as written. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MINUTES MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Holton, approving all items on the consent agenda with no exceptions. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Holton, setting the regular meeting SET MEETINGS on November 8, 1978, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall; the public hearing on November 9, 1978, at 7:00 p.m. at Westview Elementary School and the regular meeting on November 21~ 1978, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Holton, hiring Sharon Botz as a Police HIRE DISPATCHEi Dispatcher effective November 4, 1978, at $4.16 per hour. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Holton, authorizing payment of 80 hours of compensatory time to Bruce Erickson at his regular rate of pay. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. PAY ERICKSON COMP. TIME ~ART TIME EMPLOYEES MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Holton, approving salary increases to $2.55 per hour effective October 21, 1978, for Peter Beveridge, Gretchen Engel, Steve Gilbertson and Mike Theodorson and hiring Peter Largen and Shelly Keeton for the Puppetry Program at $3.00 per hour effective October 28, 1978; Roxanne Duffy at $4.50 for After School Program effective October 28, 1978; James Kennedy at $3.50 for Forestry effective October 19, 1978; Nelson Boggs at $3.25 as Arena Supervisor effective October 26, 1978 and Joan Cullen at $3.75 as a-swimming instructor effective October 23, 1978. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Holton, adopting Resolution No. 1978- 173 receiving the Engineer's preliminary report on Carrollwood Village 4th Addition improvements, Project 78-11, and setting a public hearing on it at 8:00 p.m. on November 21, 1978. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. RES. I978-173 PUBLIC HEARING CARROLLWOOD CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota October 26, 1978 Page 2 MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Holton, adopting Resolution No. 1978-174 receiving the Engineer's preliminary report on 142nd Street improvements, west from Pennock, Project 78-10, and setting a public hearing on it at 8:05 p.m. on November 21, 1978. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. RES. 1978-174 142ND STREET PUBLIC HEARING MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Holton, authorizing final payment PROJ. 77-2 · to Encon Utilities for Project 77-2 and accepting the improve- FINAL PAYMENT ments as recommended by the Engineer. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Holton, authorizing final payment to Bergarson & Caswell for Project 76-12, Deep Well No. 7 Pump, and accepting the pump as recommended by the Engineer. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. PROJ. 76-12 PUMP FINAL PMT. MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Holton, adopting Resolution No. RES. 1978-175 1978-175 awarding contract snow removal and street maintenance AWARD SNOW PLOW materials for 1978-79 to the respective low bidders for each & ST. MATERIALS item as shown on the tabulation of bids, Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Dr. Drogemueller, Superintendent of School District 196, was present and distributed copies of plans for the proposed addition to the Apple Valley Senior High School. He also showed plans for the new middle school to be built at the southwest quadrant of Pilot Knob Road and 140th Street. He said these plans were for information only and the staffs of the School District and City will be meeting to discuss development of the site. John Shardlow of Howard Dahlgren & Associates presented the preliminary plat of Hunter's Woods, located north of Palomino Drive and east of County Road 11. The plat consists of 74 single family home lots with the balance of the eastern part of the property platted into outlots for future development. The Park Committee has recommended cash in lieu of land dedication because of the rough topography of the land. Councilmember Fitzsimmons said she would still like to see some type of play area or park area and asked for a meeting with the developer to walk the site. Councilmember Savanick sug- gested soma type of pathway, either through the Highlands area or the property to the south of it, that would provide access to Belmont Park. The Mayor asked the Staff to review the feasibility of the "eyebrow" at the northeast corner of the property as far as street maintenance considerations are concerned. The Council questioned the three lots with access to Palomino Drive and whether a service drive, shared driveways or turnarounds on the driveways should be constructed. MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Fitzsimmons, approving the preliminary plat of Hunter's Woods and directing Staff to prepare a development agreement for Council consideration. HUNTER'S WOODS PRELIM. PLAT Coancilmember Hayes asked that the concerns expressed by the Council above be listed and each item be addressed when the development agreement is brought to the Council. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Representatives of Learning Tree Day Care Centers were present to request a conditional use permit for a Day Care Center on part of Lot 1 of Block 6 in Apple Valley Commercial Addition, located south of Garrett Avenue and north of County Road 42. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota October 26, 1978 Page 3 They also said the proposed facility would accommodate approximately 120 children. MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Hayes, approving a conditional use per- mit and minor subdivision, as recommended by the Planning Commission, on part of Lot 1 of Block 6 in Apple Valley Commercial Addition for Learning Tree Day Care Center. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. LEARNING TREE DAY CARE CENTEt Mayor Branning called the public hearing to order at 8:10 p.m. on Sherman Heights improve- ments, Project 78-13, and noted the affidavit of publication has been received. Robert Rosene reviewed the proposed sanitary sewer and water laterals, streets and sidewalks to serve the subdivision in the total amount of $98,280. The Council said since.there is no sidewalk on the west side of Hayes Road north of this subdivision, the sidewalk should end at the northernmost street. The Mayor asked for any questions from the audience. There were none and the hearing was closed at 8:16 p.m. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes, adopting Resolution No. 1978-176 RES. 1978-176 ordering Project 78-13, Sherman Heights improvements. Ayes - 5 PROJ. 78-13 Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes, adopting Resolution No. 1978-177 RES. 1978-177 directing the Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for PROJ. 78-13 Project 78-13, Sherman Heights improvements. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. PLANS & SPECS MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Savanick, granting a variance for a 40 square foot pylon sign in lieu of a building sign at 14540 Pennock Avenue subject to a deed restriction being placed on the property prohibiting any additional signage and Staff approving final construction plans as recommended by the Planning Commission. SIGN VARIANCE 14540 PENNOCK Mr. Asleson asked whether a deed restriction is feasible. Mr. Sheldon said enforcement of a deed restriction is a problem and he suggested an agreement between the City and the property owner be drafted instead. Motion and second agreed to amend the above motion by restricting the signage with an agreement to be drafted by the City Attorney. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Mike Vinup and Deanne Care of Explorer Post 499 were present to ask for support from the City in their projects. There are 16 members in the Post and it is sponsored by the Fire Department. The Council said it would cooperate with them as a group, but could not provide any financial support. Mike Bassett will be meeting with them to work on some community service projects. Mr. Rosene reviewed the plans for 140th Street. Mike Bassett said he would recommend an eight-foot wide trail on both sides of the Street. Mayor Branning said Mr. Fischer has asked for a meeting with him and City Staff concerning the road easements. Mr. Kaufman asked whether excess material could be used for berming along the street in residential areas? The Council said the Engineer should discuss this with the County. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes, adopting Resolution No. 1978-178 giving preliminary approval of the final construction plans for 140th Street subject to storm sewer information being included and an eight-foot wide path on both sides of the street with the option to delete one or both sides upon bid award. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. .RES. 1978-178 140TH STREET CONST. PLANS CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota October 26, 1978 Page 4 The Council discussed a proposed ordinance licensing vending and amusement machines. Councilmember Savanick questioned whether license fees should be set by a resolution rather than the ordinance. Councilmember Hayes asked about different inspections for different types of machines. The Council tabled this and asked that the Urban Affairs Committee Chairman be present at the next meeting to discuss this. Councilmember Holton nominated Rollin Bible to the Cable TV Commission. MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Fitzsimmons, closing nominations for vacancies on the Cable TV Con~ission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CLOSE CABLE TV NOMINATIONS RES. 1978-179 CABLE TV COM. APPOINTMENTS MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes, suspending the rules for appointments to Commissions and adopting Resolution No. 1978- i79 appointing David C. Larson and Rollin C. Bible to the Cable TV Commission for terms expiring August i, 1981. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Councilmember Savanick asked that these new members be sent copies of the Commission's latest annual report. MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Holton, authorizing the purchase of a four-wheel drive truck for the Park Department with funds from the 1979 budget from Southdale Ford for the low quotation of $7,137. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. PURCHASE PARK TRUCK RETAIN LABOR RELATIONS ASSOC. PRELIM. REPORT ON I45TH STREET. RES. 1978-180 SEWER INSP. AWARD ORDINANCE 211 PARKING RES. 1978-181 PARKING RESTRICTIONS MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes, retaining the firm of Labor Relations Associates for labor negotiations. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Hayes, receiving a petition from Apple Valley Alliance Church and directing the Engineer to prepare a preliminary report on construction of 145th Street from Cedar Avenue east to Valley South. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. of Hayes, seconded by Holton, adopting Resolution No. 1978- 180 awarding sanitary sewer [elevision inspection to Clear Water Research, the low bidder, in the amount of $7,730.00, as recommended by the Engineer. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Holton, passing Ordinance 211, amending Ordinance No. 197, permitting the Council to further restrict parking by resolution directing erection of appropriate signs. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. of Holton, seconded by Fitzsimmons, adopting Resolution No. 1978-181 prohibiting parking on the County Road 42 sides of the service drives between Pennock and the west City limits; on the north side of the County Road 42 service drive between Cedar and Pennock; on both sides of Granada between County Road 42 and 149th Street; and on the west side of the Cedar Avenue service drive between County Road 42 and 147th Street. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota October 26, 1978 Page 5 MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Hayes, authorizing the installation of a street light at 139th Street and Galaxie Avenue. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Savanick, to pay the claims and'bills, checks numbered 10504 through 10578, 6841 through 6847, 10586 through 10644, and 10652 through 10731, in the total amount of $1,258,858.43. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Savanick, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 o'clock p.m. STREET LIGHT CLAIMS & BILLS