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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/10/1977CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota November 10, 1977 Minutes of the meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota held November 10, 1977, at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Branning, Councilmembers Fitzsimmons, Hayes and Holton (attended at 7:10 p.m.), Deputy Clerk Mueller. ABSENT: Councilmember Savanick. Mayor Branning called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Councilmembers and everyone in attendance took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Hayes, approving the agenda for tonight's meeting as amended. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. APPROVE AGENDA 1977 MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Hayes, approving the minutes of the OCTOBER 27, meeting of October 27th, 1977, as. written. Ayes - 3-Nays - 0. MINUTES Mayor Branning read a proclamation designating the week of November 13th through 19th, 1977, American Education Week in Apple Valley. Mayor Branning read a proclamation designating the week of November 12th through 19th, 1977, Emergency Medical Services Week in Apple Valley. (Councilmember Holton attended.) MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Hayes, adopting Resolution No. 1977- RES. 1977-232 232 approving assessment divisions for Nordic Woods 2nd Addition ASSMT. DIV. and Carrollwood Village 3rd Addition. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0~ MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes, adopting Resolution No. 1977-233 RES. 1977-233 awarding the purchase of interior furnishings for the City Hall FURNISHING BIDS expansion to P. M. Johnson Company, the low bidder, in the amount of $11,142.90. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes, adopting Resolution No. 1977-234 awarding the purchase, of signage and graphics for the City Hall expansion to Visual Presentations, the low bidder, in the amount of $3,000.00. ,Ayes - 4 - Nays- 0. MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Holton, adopting Resolution No. 1977-235 awarding the rental of snow plowing equipment to Fischer Const- ruction, the low bidder and awarding items of street materials to the respective low bidders.for each item as listed on the exhibit. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Holton, adopting Resolution 1977- 236 awarding the contract for Project 76-13,.Utilities for Longridge lstAddition to Enoon Utilities, the low bidder, in the amount of $413,634.00. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. RES. 1977-234 SIGNAGE BIDS RES. 1977-235 EQUIP. RENTAL & ST. MATERIALS RES. i977-236 PROJ. 76-13 CONTRACT MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes, approving the Development Agree - ment for Timberwick 4thAddition and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign it. TIMBERWICK 4TH AGREEMENT MOTION: of Hayes, seconded byHolton, amending the above motion by allowing Lot 1 to have direct access to Garden View Drive. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0.. Vote was taken on the motion as amended. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota November 10, 1977 Page 2 MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes, adopting Resolution No. 1977-237 approving Change Order No. 2 to Pro3ect 77-2 of an additional $2!,771.00 for the installation of utilities ih Timberwick 4th Addition. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. RES. 1977-237 TIMBERWICK 4TH UTILITIES MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Fitzsimmons, adopting Resolution No. i977-RES. 1977-238 238 approving plans and specifications for ProJect 77-9, PROJ. 77-9 Utilities for Carrollwood Village 3rd and Apple Valley East 'PLANS & SPECS 2nd Additions.~ Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes, adopting Resolution No. 1977- RES. 1977-239 239 authorizing advertisement for bids on Project 77-9 to be PROJ. 77-9 received on December 2, 1977, at 2:00 p.m. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.BIDS MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Fitzsimmons, adopting Resolution No. 1977-240 receiving a petition from residents concerning signalization of the intersection 'of Redwood Drive and County Road 42 and requesting the Dakota County Highway Engineer to review and report on it. RES. 1977-240 REDWOOD & 42 INTERSECTION Councilmember Hayes said the intersection of Pilot Knob Road and County Road 42 should also be considered for signalization. Mayor Branning said the intersection of Johnny Cake Ridge Road and CountyJRoad 42 should be considered for a temporary signal for next year's Zoo opening. Councilmember Fttzsimmons asked about adding left turn arrows to some signals. Mr. Rosene said this requires a more sophisticated control box, but could be done. The motion and second agreed to amend the above motion to.request a study of all the intersections in Apple Valley on County Road 42. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. The petition also questioned the 55 mile per hour speed limit ~ign on County Road 42 Just west of the Apple Valley border. The Mayor said the Police Department has discussed moving it with the County, but it was agreed it should remain where it is. He asked John Gretz to report at the next Council meeting on the time table of the County for making the-study on the intersections. Robert Rosene commented on the letter from the Departmentof Natural Resources stating funding is no longer available for the Lake Alimagnet outlet project. He said Burnsville is getting a report on the 35E storm sewer system and when it is complete he will report to the Council on it, about December ist. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Fitzsimmons, approving reducing the dev- CARROLLWOOD elopment bond for Carrollwood Village 1st Addition to $2,250.00 1st & 2nd BOND8 and the development bond for Carrollwood Village 2ndAddition to $1,2§0.00 as ~ecommended by the Engineer. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Fitzsimmons, receiving the report of the GAMING bEVICES Urban Affairs Committee concerning game machines and devices and accepting its recommendation to take no action at this time. Councilmember Fitzsimmons said she believes these machines are a potential problem and they are not appropriate in convenience stores. Councilmember Hayes said he agrees, but if the stores start to have a problem with them, they will probably remove them on their own. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota November 10, 1977 Page 3 Lynne Kline said she wrote the original letter complaining of this problem. She lives near a 7-11 Store and since the machines have been installed, they have become more of a hang out for the children, The Mayor said the Urban Affairs Committee does not believe this is a problem now. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 3 - Nays - I (Fitzsimmons). Mayor Branning called the public hearing to order at 8:02 o'clock p.m. on Project 77-11, improvements to Garden View Drive from Whitney Drive to County Road 46, and noted the Affidavit of Publication. Robert Rosene reviewed the proposed improvements which would be dome in two parts: Part 1 would be as far south as the Thompson property along the Section line and cost approximately $81,200. Part 2 would continue to County Road 46 and cost approximately $89,800. It would have an 80-foot right-of-way and the street would be 44 feet wide, with 7-ton load. Councilmember Holton asked about timing of the construction. Mr. Rosenesaid Part 1 would be done with the Longridge development and Part 2 would depend on development of the NorthwesternGravel property. Gene Glenn asked why the street veers west toward County Road 46? Mr. Rosene said because the topography is very steep farther east Robert Carlson, of Thompson Construction, said they need the street to give access to the 350 lots in the Longridge development. Ray Skelton, of Northwestern Gravel, said years ago he agreed to give the right-of-way for this street, but he does not want to be assessed for the construction or have to pay for moving his fences and gates. He said he wants to see his property become a park and will hold it for two more years for this to happen. He said he believes if there are too many assessments against the property, it will hinder acquisition for a park. The Mayor said eventually there will have to be a street through to County Road 46 in this area and whoever purchases the property will have to pay for it. Mr. Skelton said he would agree to constructing the first half of Part 1 to the first east-west street now, but not to the assessment. The Mayor asked for any-ether questions or co,ants from the Council, staff and public. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 8:25 o'clock p.m. MOTION: Of Holton, seconded by HayeS, accepting the letter of resignation PLANNER'S from John Voss, the City's planning consultant, effective Jan- RESIGNATION uary 1, 1978, continuing the separate contract with him for the Comprehensive Plan update and approving his continued planning work on specific items at an hourly rate to be agreed upon. Mayor Branning commented on this resignation and Said it is accepted with regret and thanks for his past work. Councilmember Holton agreed and said the time has probably come for the City to consider hiring a staff planner. A motion and second agreed to amend the motion by having the Mayor write a letter of thanks to Mr. Voss. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by HayeS, adopting Resolution No. 1977-241 approving specifications for water maters to be supplied for a three-year period and authorizing advertisement for bids to be received December 6, 1977, at 2:00 p.m. Ayes - 4 , Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes, approving installation of a street STREET LIGHT light at the intersection of County Road 42 and Easter Avenue. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. 1977-2~1 WATER METER SPECS & B,IpS CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota November 10, 1977 Page 4 MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, Seconded by Holton, adopting Resolution No. RES. 1977-242 1977-242 supporting the request of the Community Action CAC FUNDING Council for State funding of emergencyshelter services and .APPLICATION support services to battered women. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Fitzsimmons, receiving the letter of BARTH HILLTOP October 20, 1977, from Duane Barth withdrawing his preliminary ADDITION LETTER plat of Hilltop Addition and requesting John Gretz to discuss this.further with Mr. Barth, Ayes:- 4 -Nays. 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes, granting a variance for a 10-foot FENCE VARIANCE high fence for a tennis court at 8480 West 133rd Street as 8480 W. 133rd St. recommended by the Planning Commission., Ayes - 4 -.Nays 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes, approving an additional taxicab TAXICAB LICENSE license for 1977 for Apple, Valley Cab Company.': Ayes -4 - Nays ~ 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes, accepting the recommendation of SNOW FENCES the Public Works Director to continue with the policy of not licensing or regulating temporary snow fences. Ayes.- 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Holton, adopting Resolution No 1977k243 RES. 1977~243 receiving the financial report of the 4th of July Committee and JULY 4TH FUNDS leaving the balance of $688.00 in the 4th of July fund to be ueedin 1978. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes, adopting Resolution No. 1977-244 .RES. 1977-244 approving.the specifications for a pump for Deep Well 7 being WELL 7 PUMP the same as that for Well 6 subject to approval by the Public SPECS & BIDS Works Director, and authorizing advertisement for bids to be . received December $, 1977, at 2.:00 p.m. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, secondedby Holton, approving advertisement COMMITTEE for applicants to fill avacancy on the Park-Committee and APPLICATIONS two vacancies on the Historical Committee. Ayes - 4- Nays - 0.- MOTION: of Holton, seconded by, Hayes, adopting Resolution No. 1977- RES. ]977-245 245 setting public hearings on 1978 on-sale liquor license LIQUOR LICENSE renewal applications of Beef 'N' Brew, Apple Place, and HEARINGS Lemon Tree for November. 22,.1977, at 8:15 p.m Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes, authorizing Staff to proceed with RECRUIT recruitment and advertisement for a Parkkeeper I at a salary PARKKEEPER I of $924.00 monthty~ Ayes- 4 Nays.- 0.~ MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Holton, approving an additional TREE INSPECTOR $59.00 salary per month for April through September for Ronald BACK PAY Nelson when he also worked as City Tree Inspector. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Consideration of a proposal from Environmental Collaborative for a forestry program study was tabled. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota November 10, 1977 Page 5 MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Hayes, setting a special Council meeting for November 30, 1977, at 7:30 p.m. for a presentation by the Dakota County Highway Department on plans for construction of 140th Street. The County Staff will be at City Hall from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to discuss this with the public before the meeting. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. SPECIAL MEETING 140TH STREET John Gretz commented on a letter from the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission concern- ing threatened litigation against it by the Environmental Protection Agency because the Commission has not met the standards of the EPA. The commission is in the process of complying,'but construction cannot be completed as quickly as the EPA requests. MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Hayes, requesting the Mayor to write to representatives opposing the action of the EPA against the Waste Control Commission. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. LETTER CONCERN WASTE COMM. CHANGE ORDER 1 PROJ. 76-14(2) MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Holton, approving Change Order No. 1 to project 76-14(2) of an additional $4,569.00 to complete improvements in Apple Valley East, which will be paid by the letter of credit. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Mayor Branning said the Minnesota Department of Transportation will be holding a meeting November 14, 1977, at 7:30' p.m. at Inver Grove Heights Jr. College on roads. Council- member Fitzsimmons said she will try to attend that meeting. John Gretz showed proposed plans from the Minnesota Highway Department for a road connecting to Galaxie Avenue north of Cedar Knolls Mobile Home Park and going north through the interior property and connecting to Galaxie Avenue again Just south of Cliff Road. This is proposed as a part of the Cedar Avenue construction because access to these affected properties to Cedar Avenue will be severed with the improvements. The Council concurred with these preliminary plans. MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Hayes, to pay the claims and bills, checks numbered 3987 through 3999, 6442, 6443, 6950 through 6972, 6974 through 7002, 7004 through 7033 and 7040 through 7061, in the total amount of $769,022.25. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CLAIMS & BILLS MOTION: of Fitzsimmons, seconded by Holton, to adjourn. Ayes - 4 - Nays - O. The meeting adjourned at 9:25 o'clock p.m.