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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/09/1975CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County~ Minnesota April 9, 1975 Ninutes of the meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, ~ held April 9~ 1975~ at 7:30 o'clock p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Largen; Councilmen Branning, Garrison, Hayes and Holton; Clerk Asleson. ABSENT: None~ . : The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All residents in attendance took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag and Councilman Branning gave the invocation. MOTION: 0f Branning, seconded By Holton, approving the minutes of the meet- MARCH 26, 1975 lng of March' ~6th, 1975, as corrected. Ayes - ~ - Nays - O. MINUTES Councilman Garrison commented on a meeting held April 8, 1975, on the golf course clubhouse agreement. They hope to be able to approve it at the next,meeting. Mr. Austin Ayers, representing the Robert C. Muir Company, was present and Mr. Asleson commented on an Agreement of Consent which will be attached to the' Planned Development Agreement for the shopping center property. ~He also said he expects to receive the ponding and drainage easements tomorrow and no action is necessary at this time. John Voss commented on the planning aspects of the 01d Town Hall proposal of John and George Houston. They are showing an apartment plan (10 to ll units per acre) for the northeast portion and road dedication. There would be cash donation in lieu oS park property dedication~ but a pathway would be constructed along the north edge oS the property. Robert Rosene commented on sanitary sewer and water trunks to serve the pro- perty and also storm sewer. Trans Union has agreed to the sanitary sewer trunk extension through its property and this trunk would be extended west to the North Star Concrete property. The Planning Commission and staff Were asked to review this plan. MOTION: -of-Hayes, seconded by Holton, adopting Resolution No. 1975-52 granting a first right of refusal for seven years and six months ...... to~Abbott-Northwestern Hospital on 12 acres of land for hospital purposes~ subject to completion o an agreement. Ayes - 5- Nays RES. 1975-5~ ABBOTT-NORTH- WESTERN PROPOSAL MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Holton,~adopting Resolution No. 1975-53 supporting H.F. 764'providing certain insurance coverage for free -- - standing ambulatory emergency health care centers. Ayes - 5 - Nays -0. MOTION:~of ~Garrison, seconded by Holton, adopting Resolution No. 1975-54 requesting a moratorium on legislation pertaining to the Metro- ~olitan Council and an evaluation by a representative body of legislators from the seven-county metropolitan area of the CoUn~ .cil's position now as opposed to when it was orginally £ormed. Ayes - 4 - Nays ~ 1 (Branning). RES. 1975-53 INSURANCE BILL RES. 1975-54 METRO COUNCIL LEGISLATION MORATORIUM ' MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes, adopting Resolution No. 1975-55sup- RES. 1975~55 porting S.F. 939 requesting proposed legislation on local land ' LAND USE LEG. use and controls by the Metropolitan Council to be permanently tabled. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, (no second), to grant concept approval of the planned development proposed by Mr. and Mrs. Vance~ as recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion Failed. VANCE PROPOSAL CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 9, 1975 Page - 2 MOT ION: MOT ION: of Garrison, seconded by Hayes, to table this item and request TABLE VANCE John Voss, staff and Planning Commission members to work with Mr. PROPOSAL and Mrs. Vance to explore alternative locations and financing for their day care center. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 1 (Holton), of Hayes, seconded by Holton, approving the development agreement G.L. 9TH for Greenleaf 9th Addition with the dates of July l, 1977, changed DEV. AGREEMENT to December 1, 1977, and increasing the size of the pathway ease- ment from ll feet to 9 feet. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. Councilman Garrison requested the Council to consider deleting the pathway along Long Lake in return for Thompson constructing the golf course entrance road. They still feel the pathway is necessary, but they requested staff to explore the possibility of getting the easement along the Lake without the pathway. A memo dated April 7, 1975, from Mr. Asleson concerning a review of the Greenleaf Phase III requirements was received. Mr. Asleson commented on easements and Mr. Gretz com- mented on trails and parks. Mr. Voss commented on landscapingand berming along the perimeter roads and was requested to periodically monitor Thompson's progress. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Hayes~ authorizing the preparation of concept PARK PLANS and grading plans for the three parks in Greenleaf Phase III, at Everest Avenue and the north and south ends of Fairgreen Avenue. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Consideration of the width of the walkway easement in Greenleaf 10th Addition was tabled. Mr. McMenomy commented on negotiations with the Carroll family for the pathway Sasement along the north side of County Road 42. Staff was requested to review the agreement further before the Council reconsiders it. MOTION: of'Garrison, seconded by Holton~ adopting the agreement with the 145TH & HAYES Carroll family for the road easements for 145th Street and Hayes EASEMENTS Road. Ayes - 5 - Nays , O. A reviewof the road cost policies was tabled and a special meeting to consider this item was set for Wednesday, April 16th, 1975, at 7:00 o'clock a.m. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Garrison, adopting the policy for water pres- WATER PUMP sure pumps in certain North Apple Valley homes as outlined in Mr. POLICY Gretz's letter. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Holton, adopting Resolution No. 1975-56 RES. 1975-5~ awarding the purchase of a street sweeper to MacQueen Equipment STREET SWEEPER Co., the low bidder, in the amount of $40,980.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays ~ 0. ' MOT ION: -of Branning, seconded by Hayes, authorizing the recruitment of a director, supervisors and assistants for the summer recreation program as provided for in the budget. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. RECREATION EMPLOYEES The Council directed the Engineer to include the installation of sidewalks along the north side of t45th Street and the east side of Hayes Road in the street construction project. Mr. Asleson commented on interviews held the past week for the Park and Recreation Director position. Tabled until the next meeting. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 9, 1975 Page - 3 Discussion on golf course matters was tabled. Planning Commission minutes of March 19th and April 2nd, 1975; April 4th, 1975, Gross Payroll Report; March Police Report and March Building Report were received. Councilman Garrison said he has talked to Mr. Vreyens of the U.S. Post Office and a branch Post Office will be opening in the Apple Valley Florist shop sometime in the next week. Mr. Garrison also said he has received acceptance from Mr. 0rrin Thompson to serve as Grand Marshall in the 4th of July parade. Mr. Garrison said there will be a meeting on the Planning Development Control Bill at Drakula's Bowl in Inver Grove Heights April 12th at 2:30 p.m. Councilman Holton will attend. Mr. Garrison said he has written to Mr. Dave Moore of WCCO television suggest- ing he do a special program on the Metropolitan Council for "Moore on Sunday". He also said he has talked to Commissioner Ahlberg who would be receptive to appointing someone from Apple Valley on the Dakota Planning Advisiory Committee. Councilman Branning reported that the trophy case for the Westview Building will be completed by April 15th. He also said he has been working with a committee trying to re-establish the Dakota County League of Municipalities and a meeting is scheduled for April 30th at 7:30 p.m. at the Government Center. MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Holton, accepting the resignation of Neal Alderson effective April ll, 1975. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. ALDERSON RESIGNATION Mr. Asleson commented that he has taken Apple Valley's tax levy bill to our legislators for introduction, but with the progress of the Legislature so far this year, it does not look promising. Mayor Largen read and signed a proclamation for Honey Sunday Week, April 14th through 20th, sponsored by the Jaycees. Proceeds of the sales will go toward helping mentally handicapped people. Councilman Branning announced that the Pool and Racquet Club will be available for public use beginning May 1st on the same basis as the Westview Building. It was also requested that the Attorney determine if the City may permit private groups to have liquor on the premises. Councilman Hayes said he has received calls from citizens as to the notification pro- cedures for Council meetings and asked if more specific procedures should be developed. The Clerk replied that, based on his understanding of the current state law, the City provides sufficient proper notification, but that the Legislature is considering a more formal procedure. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Branning, to pay the claims and bills, checks numbered 13087 through 13196, in the amount of $148,147.25. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CLAIMS & BILLS MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Holton, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:36 o'clock p.m.