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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/10/1977CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 10, 1977 Minutes of the meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held March 10th, 1977, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Branning; Councilmembers Hayes, Fitzsimmons, Savanick and Holton; Clerk Aslesen. ABSENT: None. Mayor Branning called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Councilmembers and every- one in attendance took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Mayor Branning asked the Council and Staff members to submit any additional items for the agenda or request deletion of any items on the agenda. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes, approving the agenda for tonight's APPROVE AGENDA meeting as amended. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes, approving the minutes of the meet- FEB. 24, 1977 ing of February 24th, 1977, as corrected. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MINUTES Clerk Asleson reviewed the background of the LOGIS System. The operating charges have recently been reduced by 17 percent and the City of Apple Valley will receive a refund of $2,686.00 because of higher than necessary charges in. 1975 on the utilities billing module. Mayor Branning asked about the computer capacity, finan- cial statements and budgeting and mapping. Staff replied that there is adequate operating capacity and the budgeting will be on the computer by next fall. There was some discussion on the mapping; Mayor Branning felt it would be nice to have up- to-date maps after plats are approved. Clerk Asleson stated that the report speaks for itself in relation to the number of calls the Police Department is handling. There was some discus- sion on the percentages and population correlation. 1976 POLICE REPORT Mr. Prom told the Council that before the Town Meeting Steering Committee disbanded, they wanted to make sure the Council officially received the report. Mayor Branning questioned the financial statement. Mr. Prom explained that the Committee paid back the Bicentennial Committee for its portion of the funds paid.for the Town Meeting; the remainder of the funds were placed in a savings account. If a Fourth of July celebration is held in 1977, the moneys will be contributed forfireworks; otherwise they will be turned over to the Historical Committee for its restoration projects. Clerk Asleson said the Official Metro Systems Statement was received and the City has sixty days to appeal. Mr. Voss said they did not get what was requested in re- gards to construction of the Zoo Road; the statement does say the Zoo Board is obligated to the City of Apple Valley. The other item_of concern was the Waste Control and Mr. Gretz said that at the present time nothing has changed with this item. The Metro Systems Statement will be on the agenda for March 23rd, 1977, Planning Commission meeting. Clyde Allen and Jack Nichols of UNIVAC, Mayor Branning's employer, presented to Mayor Branning the "UNIVAC CommunityService Award"in,recognition of his outstand- ing and dedicated service to his community. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 10, 1977 Page 2 Savanick questioned the 39,000 population projection for 1990 and the METRO SYSTEMS limit on the new sewer treatment plant; she would like to have consider- STATEMENT ation given to this problem when the Comprehensive Plan is updated. DISCUSSION CONT. Mayor Branning suggested that if there is disagreement with the Systems Statement, then something should be done; all areas will have to be addressed. Branning questioned the master plan for the Lebanon Hills Metro Open Space Area. He stated the City Council should have input when development occurs in a large portion of land in the City of Apple Valley. He asked Mr, Bassett to secure further infor- mation in regards to the master plan for the park area from Dakota County. Clerk Asleson explained the Grant Program and said the maximum amount Apple Valley would receive was $14,500, plus a possible additional amount because of the Zoo located in the area. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Savanick, adopting Resolution No. 1977- 45 commenting on the proposed Planning Assistance Grand Procedures. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. RES. 1977-45 METRO PLANNING ASST. GRANTS Mr. Gretz reviewed the background of the request for a location of a trail adjacent to the Zoo Road. On March 7th he was notified by the Department of Transportation that it is very important that Apple Valley make a recommendation as to the location of the trail adjacent to the Zoo Road. Mr. Gretz will meet with the Department of Transportation on Monday, March 14th, 1977, John Voss explained the proposed Trail Plan MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Holton to approve a pathway on the south side of the Zoo Road and the City will decide when the pathway will be built. Ayes - 2 - Nays - 3 (Branning, Hayes and Fitzsimmons). Motion Failed. LOCATION OF TRAIl, ADJACENT TO ZOO ROAD The public hearing on Project 76-11, Belmont Park Storm Sewer Project, was held at 8:30 p.m. Mr. Rosene explained the project and recommended Alternate II as the most practical. Mayor Branning asked for public comment; there being none, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Fitzsimmons, adopting Resolution No. 1977-46 ordering Project 76-11, storm sewer project in the Belmont Park area. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. RES. 1977-46 ORDER PROJ. 76-tl, STOEM SEWEL MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Hayes, adopting Resolution No. 1977-47 directing preparation of .plans and specifications for Project 76-11, storm sewer project in Belmont Park area. Ayes 5 - Nays - 0. RES. 1977-47 PLANS & SPECS. PROJ. 76-11 Mr. Voss explained the location; the home has been framed with a 20-foot VARIANCE setbahk where a minimum 30-foot setback is required. This area was ori- 8800 - 138TH ST. ginally platted cluster and utilities were installed. The Planning Commission recommended that the variance be denied. Mr. Aslmson reviewed further background on the situation. Mr. Rice, representing the builder, met with Staff today and their solution is to eliminate Lot 5; adding a portion to Lots 4 and 6. This does not satisfy the 30-foot setback, but does enlarge the lots. There are several variances which will be necessary in the area and Staff suggested that the developer petition the Planning Commission to make the necessary changes and file a new plat. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 10, 1977 Page 3 MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Holton, to grant the setback variance sub- ject to replatting of the property as indicated on the drawing prior to occupancy of the house located at 8800 - 138th Street. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. VARIAN'CE 8800 - 138TH ST Mayor Branning explained that he was,'.asked to bring the Zoo Trail up again because a reco~nendation is needed to go'to the Department of Transportation. MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Fitzsimmons, to inform the Department of Transportation to design and build the road to their specifica- tions and that the City Council will make a decision as to the donstruction and location of a trail at a~later date. TRAIL LOCATION AT ZOO ROAD MOTION: of Hayes, NO SECOND, to amend the motion to recommend that the Department of Transportation provide for a bench and grading for the trail on both sides of the Zoo Road. Amendment failed for lack of a second. Fitzsimmons stated that she would withdraw her second with the amendment. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Holton, to amend the motion to recommend to the Department of Transportation that grading for a bench on both the north and south sides of the Zoo Road be provided for. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 1 (Fitzsimmons). Vote on original motion as amended. Ayes - 4 - Nays - i (Fitzsimmons). The City Council~gave conceptual approval to this plan when it was pre-~ LONG RIDGE DEV. sented by Pemtom. The proposed Long Ridge project is located south of THOM~SON Whitney at Garden View Drive. Mr. Winden explained the proposed changes HOMES PROPOSAL from the original plan which includes 160 acres. Orriu Thompson Homes prov poses to begin grading this summer and install utilities in thefall. Mr. Winden said that no variances would be required for the development. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes, to approve the preliminary plat' for Long Ridge. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. LONG RIDGE PRELIM. PLAT ORDINANCE 188 REZONE LONG RIDGE R-lC MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes, to,adopt Ordinance No. 188 rezon- lng the 160 acres of land located south of Whitney at Garden View Drive from Agriculture to R-lC subject to approval by this Countil within 90 days of the planned development agreement re- quired by City Ordinance No. 162 and its execution by all appropriate parties. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: Of Hayes, seconded by Holton, to direct the Staff to prepare the PREPARE LONG planned development agreement for the proposed Long Ridge plat. RIDGE P.D. AGMT Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. There was discussion regarding the deletion of the policy regarding inform- HIDDEN PONDS ing prospective buyers about road alignments; Clerk Asleson recommended that this section be deleted for all agreements being considered. The Clerk advised CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 10, 1977 Page 4 that the road payment paragraph in all agreements being considered was incomplete, but if the Council approved the agreements, they weuld not be aigned until the Council acted on the road payment policy. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes, to approve the Planned Develop- ment Agreement for Hidden Ponds with the deletion of the road alignment policy, addition of the hold harmless clause and amending the plat so that existing 130th Street West remains as a platted street to Cedar Avenue and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign it. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. P.D. AGREEMENT HIDDEN PONDS MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Holton, to approve the Planned Develop- P.D. AGREEMENT merit Agreement for Greenleaf llth and 12th Additions and G.L. I1TH & 12TH authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign it. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes, to approve the Development Agree- DEV. AGREEMENT ment for Heritage Hills Third Addition and authorizing the H. HILLS 3RD Mayor and Clerk to sign it. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Hayes, seconded By Holton, to approve the Development Agree- DEV. AGREEMENT ment for Nordic Woods Second Addition and authorizing the NORDIC WOODS 2ND Mayor and Clerk to sign it. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes, to approve the Development Agree- DEV. AGREEMENT ment for Palomino Hills Seventh Addition and authorizing the PAL. HILLS 7TH Mayor and Clerk to sign it. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. The Park Committee would like concept approval of the Comprehensive Park & Recreation System Plan for 1977 - 1981 and would like direction from the City Council regarding a possible referendum. Fitzsimmons questioned the incorporation of the desires of the people in the Alimagnet area, and feels that this is a serious omission. Mayor Branning commended the Park Committee for the plan and stated that it should be a "guide" for the City Council. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Holton, to accept the Park Committee's PARK SYSTEM report and commend them for a Job well done; this will be used PLAN as a guide for the City Council during its intended term. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Mr. Asleson reviewed the bonding indebtedness; as of December 31, 1976, the City of Apple Valley had an approximate assessed valuation of $51,300,000.00 with a net debt limit of $3,421,710.00. As of this date, the total bonded indebtedness of the City including the City Hall expansion and signals is $1,958,000.00 leaving a balance of $1,463,710.00 available for bonding. The Council asked the Park Committee to refine their plans and look at priorities and present them to the Council on March 24th, 1977, for a decision. Councilmember Holton requested that the fire stations be plowed out when the initial snow plowing runs are made. Savanick reported that the deadline for articles for the "Council Table" will be March 24th, 1977. She would like to send the articles to the printer by March 30th. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 10, 1977 Page 5 MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes to approve the purchase of the fourth cash register for the new liquor store at a cost of $1,100.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. Mayor Branning announced that he was in the process of appointing a Police Advisory Committee, reportable to him, and distributed to the Council the by-laws under which this committee will operate. CASH REGISTER FOR L~QUOR sWORE ~POLICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE RES. NO. 1977-48 TO AWARD BIDS FOR DEEP WELL NO. 3 CHANGE O~DER NO.2 FOR WELL NO. 6 RES. 1977-49 P.H. FOR PROJECT 76-19 APPROVE CLASSIF- ICATION OF TAX FORFEITED LANDS VARIOUS LICENSES AND PERMITS RENEWAL OF WORK- MEN'S COMPENSATIG MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes to adopt Resolution No. 1977-48 awarding the bid for repair of Deep Well No. 3 to low bidder Keys Well Drilling Co. in the amount of $8,650.00 and $65.00 per hour for extra work. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes to approve Change order No. 2 to the Lee Richert contract for Well No. 6 construction deducting $50.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays ~ O. MOTION: by Hayes, seconded by Hol~on adopting Resolution No. 1977-49 setting April 14, 1977 as the date for a public hearing on Project 76-19, various improvements within Academy Village and sidewalk improvements on Garden View Drive north of Westview School. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes to approve classification of tax forfeited land, parcels 01-11702-020-00, 01-56601-430-01, and 01-56601-440-01 as non-conservation, as requested by the County Board. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes approving various licenses and permits for Spur Station, Apple Valley Golf Course, Gopher Cab, Ideal Disposal and D. & M. Hauling, as listed on the attached sheet. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes to approve the placement of the Workman's Compensation Insurance with the Home Insurance Company in accordance with the Finance Director's March 7 memo. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes to adopt Resolution 1977-50 APPROVAL OF §PEC. approving the specifications for a water tank truck and to FOR TANK TRUCK authorize receipt of bids on April 4, 1977. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes to authorize Mike Bassett to attend a Park Seminar in Brainard on April 27, 28~ & 29, 1977. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes to authorize hiring of John Yetzer as a parttime sales clerk at the liquor store at a starting salary of $2.50 per hour. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. BASSETT ATTEND PARK SEMINAR PARTTIME LIQUOR EMPLOYEE SEWER BACK-UP AT TOWNHOUSES Clerk Asleson reviewed the problem with the sewer back-up in fourteen townhouses located behind the City Hall. The insurance company has been contacted; the City cleaning people have been working cleaning the townhouses and removing the carpeting. Mr. Asleson reviewed a letter which staff is proposing to send out to the townhouse owners. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 10, 1977 Page 6 MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Savanick to approve the draft of the letter to be sent to the residents in the Townhouses affected by the sewer back-up, it being the City's intent to replace damaged carpet in each home with carpet of equal quality. Ayes - ~ - Nays - 0 - Abstained - 1 (Holton). MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Fitzsimmons to approve Transient Merchant Licenses for Apple Valley Wrestling Club for a period of five years and for Professional Music Services for a period of one year. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes to approve the hiring of Richard Rosland as Golf Course Operations Manager at an annual salary of $15,500.00, effective March 14, 1977. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. TRANSIENT MERCH. LICENSES GOLF COURSE OPERATIONS MGR. CLAIMS & BILLS MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Fitzsimmons to pay the dlaims and bills, checks numbered 2984, 2985, 3738 through 3746 and 4196 through 4297, in the total amount of $172,824.66. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Branning to adjourn the meeting at 1t:00 p.m.