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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/24/1977CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 24, I977 Minutes of the meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held March 24th, 1977, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Branning; Councilmembers Fitzsimmons, Holton and Savanick; Clerk Asleson. ABSENT: Councilmember Hayes. Mayor Branning called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. The Councilmembers and every- one in attendance took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. MOTION: of Holton, Seconded by Savanick, approving the agenda for to' night's meeting as amended. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. APPROVE AGENDA MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded bY Holton, approving the minutes of the MARCH i0, 1977 meeting of March 10th, 1977, as written. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MINUTES The Clerk opened the sealed bids received for $960,000 General Obligation Bonds of 1977. The bidders were First National Bank of St. Paul, net interest rate of 5.30388%; White, Weld & Company, net interest rate of 5.43512%; Bancnorthwest, net interest rate of 5.32913%; and Piper, Jaffrey& Hopw.~od, net interest rate of 5.3709%. The Clerk opened the sealed bids received for $355,000 Temporary Improvement Bonds of 1977. The bidders were First National Bank of Minneapolis, net interest rate of 4.350%; First National Bank of St. Paul, net interest rate of 4.0996%; White, Weld & Company, net interest rate of 4.19718%, Bancnorthwest, net interest rate of 4.16667%; Piper, Jaffrey& Hopwood, net interest rate of 4.450%; and Robert S. C. Peterson, Inc., net interest rate of 4.24966%, ~ Steve Mattson, of Juran & Moody, Inc.,'the City's financial:consultant, then tabulated the bids received. ' The Council discussed .planning activities for the 4th of July celebration. Ron School, representing the Historical Committee, said they would like to see the acti- vities carried on by a permanent committee, whether it be for the 4th of July or some other date. He said the Historical Committee would be willing to help, but it does not have enough manpower to organize the entire celebration. He has discussed this with the Fire Department which would also be willing to help with the activities, but not organize it either. The Mayor will contact all the community service groups for a meeting, possibly Monday, March 28th, to see if an organization committee can be formed. The Council agreed that some money would be committed for these activities. Steve Mattson completed tabulation of the bids for the bonds and informed the Council they were correct. He said the interest rates were very good and attributed part of that to the fact the City received a Baa-1 rating on these bond issues. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Savanick, adopting Resolution No. 1977-51 RES. 1977-51 awarding the $355,000 Temporary Improvement Bonds Of 1977 to BOND AWARD & First National Bank of St. Paul, the low bidder, at a net in- RES. 1977-52 terest rate of 4.0996 percent and authorizing returning the good FORM & DETAILS faith checks to the unsuccessful bidders; and adopting Resolution No. 1977-52 determining the form and details for the above bonds. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CI%~f OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 24, 1977 Page 2 MOTION: of Savanick~ seconded by Fitzsimmons, adopting Resolution No. RES. 1977-53 1977-53 awarding the $960,000 General Obligation Bonds of 1977 BOND AWARD to First National Bank of St. Paul, the low bidder, at a net interest rate of 5.30388 percent and authorizing returning the good faith checks to the unsuccessful bidders. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. The Council discussed proposed State Legislation establishing a mandatory uniform municipal election day in the odd numbered years, Senate File 350. Mr. Asleson said Apple Valley presently has its elections in even numbered years in accordance with legislation passed three years ago. This proposal would also include school dist- rict elections at the same time as other government elections. MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded.byHolton, directing the Administrator OPPOSE S.F. 350 to draft a resolution opposing Senate File 350. The Council discussed pros and cons of even and odd numbered year elections. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Savanick, amending the above motion by endorsing Senate File 350 with the exception of school dist- rict elections at the same time as municipal elections. Ayes - 4 - Nays - O. Vote was taken on the original motion as amended. Ayes - 8 - Nays- 1 (Branning). ENDORSE S.F. 350 RES. 1977-54 H.F. 534 RES. 1977-55 H.F. 535 RES. 1977-56 ASSMT. DIVISION MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Holton, adopting Resolution No. 1977-54 supporting House File 534 which would allow release of preliminary vote tabulations at elections by municipalities using electronic voting systems. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Savanick, adopting Resolution No. 1977- 55 supporting House File 535 permitting municipalities using electronic voting systems to have absentee voting procedures using punch cards. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Savanick, adopting Resolution No. 1977- 56 dividing existing assessments in M. D. Johnson's Addition. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0 . Mike Bassett said he and Councilmember Fitzsimmons interviewed three final candidates for the position of Recreation Supervisor, but had not yet made a decision on which one to hire. The Council agreed a person could begin work when e decision had been reached and confirm the decision at the next meeting so work on the summer recreation program could proceed. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Fitzsimmons, adopting Resolution No. 1977-57 establishing a salary program for parttime employees with annual increases of $.25 per hour, not to exceed $.50 in total, for each additional year of employment. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. RES. 1977-57 SALARY PROGRAM HOURLY RATES CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 24, 1977 Page 3 MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Savanick, hiring. Richard Dewey as Head HIRE PARTTIME Tennis Instructor at $8.00 Per hour, Jim Palm as Building EMPLOYEES Attendant at $2.20 per hour, Jerome Solinger as Groundskeeper III'at $3.25 per hour and Lester Reiff and Lawrence Levercom as Gr0Undskeepers II at $3.00 per hour. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Mr. Asleson reviewed problems concerning delay of the Empire Treatment Plant construction. The Waste Control Commission originally scheduled it to be completed in 1977, now it appears it Will bemid-1979 before it is completed. The Waste Control Commission has determined the existing plantcan handle about 1,100 additional connections if the Pollution Control Agency will allow the standards to be relaxed to second stage treatment. The Waste Control Commission will agree to this if Apple Valley and Lakeville agree to limit sewer connections up to the additional 1,100 connections. If the Cities cannot agree on this, the Waste Control Commission has said it will not approve sewer interceptor construction in the Cities until the Empire Treatment Plant is constructed. Lakeville adopted a resolution agreeing to this at its Council meeting March 21st, 1977. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Fitzsimmons, adopting Resolution No. 1977- RES. 1977-58 58 agreeing With theCity of Lakeville to, limit sewer connections A.V.-Lakeville up to 1,100~until May 30, 1979, on a first come basis, or until SEWER CONNECTI0N other alternatives can be agreed~on. Ayes - 4 , Nays - 0. Mr. Carl Vogt, of Environmental Collaborative, reviewed the proposed development plan prepared for Alimagnet Park. Approximately 40 percent of the park would remain in a natural state. The proposed plan is for a passive type of park with nature trails, etc. Mr. Bassett said the Park Committee approved this plan with elimination of the fishing dock on the east side of the lake. He also said he would like The Environmental Collaborative to supervise the development of the park if the plan is approved. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Fitzsimmons, approving the development plan for Alimagnet Park as recommended by the Park Committee and Staff including the fishing dock on the east side of the lake. A member of the audience questioned including the fishing dock. It was noted there were generally more people fishing than the dock could accommodate and people would still be fishing along the shoreline. Councilmember Holton said the dock should be constructed to be near the level of the water, but when final plans are drawn this could still be removed if it is not feasible. Councilmember Savanick asked with what the pathways would be surfaced? Wood chips will be used.~ Savanick said she does not agree with including the fishing dock if the Park Committee and residents do not believe it is needed. · ~' ' ~ ALIMAGNET PARK DEVELOPMENT vote was taken on the motion. Ayes ~ 3.- Nays - l'(Savanick). MOTION: of Nolton, seconded by Fitzsimmons, extending the contract with ENV. COLLAB. Environmental Collaboratives for the secomd stage !of 'Alimagnet CONTRACT Park plans~ Ayes . 4~ NaYs~ Mr. Bassett reviewed four proposals for a park bond referendum compiled by the Park Committee. ~He isaid all the figures in~ the Proposals still require review a~d bonding costs would have to be reviewed with the City's financial consultant. Councilmember Fitzsimmons said she agreed with the ideas in the proposals~ but believed trying to schedulea~bond issue referendum ln-Maywould~not give the!public enough time tO become CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 24, 1977 Page 4 informed about it. The Council discussed the possibility that the. School District may have another bond referendum in May or September also. MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Fitzsimmons, to table consideration PARK BOND of the park bond issue referendum for three weeks to see if ISSUE PROPOSAL the School District is going to schedule a bond issue referendum. Councilmember Holton said if the park bond issue referendum is not held until September, no decision would need to be made tonight. Mr. Asleson suggested tabling this item until April 28th because April 25th is the last day the School District could set a bond issue referendum if it wanted one on May 17th. Vote was taken on the motion, Ayes - 2 - Nays - 2 (Branning and Holton) - Motion Failed. MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Holton, approving a park bond issue PARK BOND referendum for September 27th, 1977, in an amount not to exceed REFERENDUM $970,000 including acquisition of additional Alimagnet Parkland The Park Director is also directed to submit an application, in July, for LAWCON grant funding for the additional AlimagnetPark land. MOTION of Savanick,'NO SECOND, amending the above motion by removing the September election date. Motion Failed. Councilmember Savanick said she agreed the Park Committee.should begin~promoting the bond issue now, but asked that figures on the~annual cost per home not be published now, but be given out later in the summer after more definite financial information has been compiled. Vote was taken on the original motion~ 'AyeS - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Branning, granting a sign variance for MR. D'S SIGN Mr. D's Pizza for a 68 square foot sign with two Pepsi logos. VARIANCE Ayes - 0 - Nays - 4. Motion Failed. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Fitzsimmons, granting sign variances .LIQUOR &PDQ for the Apple Valley Liquor Store and PDQ Store on:Essex SIGN VARIANCE Avenue:for business signs in an M zoning district. Ayes - 4 -.Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, NO SECOND, granting an off-site directional sign :: POMRRLEAU BLDRS. permit for Pomerleau Builders at 140th Street and Garden View SIGN PERMIT Drive. Motion failed for lack of a second. Councilmember Fitzsimmons commented on the Planning Commission's:responsibility for certain functions and said the Council. should have the input of the Planning Commission before considering sign variances. Mayor Branning said this item should have beenplaced on the agenda for discussion and requested it be on the next meeting agenda. Concept review of proposed land use changes in the Diamond Path Village Center was tabled. Mr. Don. Anderson, olf Palomino Development, reviewed the problems that have occurred in transferring title to part of the park land in the proposed Cobblestones Lakeview CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 24, 1977 Page 5 Addition to'the City. Part. of the proposed plat is being held by a bank because · of financial problems. The Mayor said the City' should not approvea partial plat of this property and reqUested:Mr.; Asleson to write to the:bank and request dedication of the parkproperty to the City. : MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Fltzsimmons, eXtendingthe concept approval EXTEND COBBLE- given October 13th, 1976, for the proposed Cobblestones Lakeview STONES CONCEPT Addition fer~another six month~ Ayes - 4 - Nays ~ 0. APPROVAL MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Fltssimmons~ adopting ReSolution No. 1977-7 RES. 1977-59 59 approving the 1977 Lebanon Hills Golf Course fees, charges and 1977 GOLF FEES ~ policies, as listed, and half price fees for School District 196 & POLICIES students using the'course as part of school activities. Ayes - 4 ~ Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Fitzsimmons, authorizing the purchase of PURCHASE GOLF a Toro Workmaster utility vehicle, asrecommended by the Golf Course Superintendent, from Minnesota Toro, Inc., for $2,630.00. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Consideration of approval of specifications and bid advertisement for a high pressure sewer cleaning machine was tabled. UTILITY VEHICLE PRELIM. REPORT 140TH CONST. SEWER BACK-UP CARPET REIMB. ICE ARENA MANAGER CONF. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Savanick, authorizing the Engineer to pre- pare a preliminary report for construction (in stages) of 140th Street from Garden View Drive westerly to the Burnsville border. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Branning, authorizing disbursement of funds for carpeting of equal value to that damaged by a sewer back-up in the townhouses on 143rd Street, upon receipt of proper documentation of carpet purchased and signing a waiver form prepared by the City Attorney. Ayes - 4 ~ Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Fitzsimmons, authorizing Gary Pietig, Ice Arena Manager, to attend an arena seminar in Albert Lea April 7th and 8th, 1977. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Councilmember Savanick requested Staff to have the State install directional signs for Apple Valley near the exit of County Road #42 and 35W. Mr. Asleson said this has been requested of the State before and it does not install such signs unless the community borders the freeway. Staff will request Dakota County to install a directional sign for Apple Valley on County Road~42. Councilmember Holton noted the Dakota County League of Municipalities meeting was held March 23rd, 1977, and new officers for 1977 were eleeted~ School District 196 has asked a member of the Council to serve on its citizens' committee to review school facilities. Mayor Branniug said he would volunteer to serve on the committee and Councilmember Fitzsimmons will serve as an alternate. Mayor Branning requested Staff to send a letter to the City of Burnsville stating Apple Valley's Fire Department will respond to any calls for assistance, per the Mutual Aid Agreement with the communities. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 24, 1977 Page 6 Mayor Branning said, in discussing various concerns with the public, he believes .a Police Advisory Committee would be helpful to citizens. He said a committee of council and Staff Personnel would not be as helpful as one private citizen. He said he will appoint members to such a committee which will be responsible directly to him as liaison to the Police Department. The members of the Police Advisory Committee will be Charles Johnson, Chairman,. P.D. Cozine and Lowell Williams. Councilmember Fitzsimmons questioned .how the Police Advisory Committee would operate under the open meeting law. Councilmember Holton said it would be within the law because the committee would be responsible only to the Mayor and not the Council. The Council requested nominations to fill vacancies on the Cable TV Commission and the Historical Committee be considered at the next Council meeting; MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Fitzsimmons, to pay the claims and bills, CLAIMS & BILLS checks numbered 3747 through 3754, 4304 'through 4335, 4342 through 4405 and 4407 through~4417, in the total: amount of $611,114.91. Ayes - 4 ' Nays - 0 MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Fitzsimmona, to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 10:50 o'clock p.m. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.