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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/23/1975CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota APril 23, 1975 Minutes of the meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held April 23,~ 1975, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. . ~ .. PRESENT:- Mayor Largen; Councilmen Branning, Garrison, Hayes and Holton; Clerk Asleson. ABSENT: None. ' Several membars of the Apple Valley Lions Club were present and explained the work they have done inhelping people with sight and hearing problems. The Mayor then signed a Proclamation declaring May 1975 Sight and Hearing Conservation Month. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 9:35 p.m. Ail residents in attendance took part in the~pledge of allgiance to the flag and Mayor Largen gave the invocation. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Hayes, approving the minutes of the meeti APRIL 9, 1975 of April 9th, 1975, as corrected. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. MINUTES Councilman Garrison reported on the golf course clubhouse agreement that since the last meeting there have been no new developments. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Holton, approving the ponding easement MUIR PONDING agreement in the Muir Planned Development and authorizing the EASEMENT mayor and Clerk to.sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. MOTION~: Of Holton,.seconded by Branning, adopting Resolution No. 1955-57 granting a variance to the Robert Muir Company for an initial building of 36,000 square feet, rather than the 209,000 square feet previously approved, in a B-5 zone as recommended by the Planning Commission with construction to begin within 180 days. Ayes , 4 - Nays - 1 (Garrison). MOTION: MUIR ADDITION · 10TH AGREEMENT of Garrison, seconded by Branning, amending paragraph 5 or th~ Greenleaf 10th Addition Development Agreement allowing a six- foot Pathway on a ten, foot easement. Ayes , 5 - Nays -0. Mr. Bernard Greensweig, attorney for Jon Malinski the property owner of 202 County Road 42, presented a request asking the Council to review and e~ the time the tenant, Community Action Council, can remain on the premises..Mr. Michael Holt, attorney for Community Action Council, commented on ~he parking problem and when they first became aware of it. ~There was more discussion on the need for the services p~ovided but the problems it causes in a residential area. Mr. JamesSheldon, City Attorney, said th~ present use 'in a residential area is illegal. MOTION~ -of-Garrison, seconded by Branning, extending the time the Community COMMUNITY: Action Council may remain at 202 County Road 42 until December ACTION COUNCIL 31st t975,~ unless a rezoning to permit this use is granted upon --~ petition by the property owner. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. Mike Foley~and Dennis Lange of the V.A.A. were present and discussed their needs for some additionalsports facilities. CounciLman Branning will work with them and have a recommendation at the May 28th~meeting. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 23, 1975 Page - 2 MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Hayes, authorizinglthe purchase of three BALL ~IELD backstops for Greenleaf, Galaxie and Faith Parks, one overhang for EQUIPMENT a backstop at Westview and s six-foot high fence at Westview's field #1, all not to exceed $2,800 as budgeted. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Hayes, adopting Resolution No. 1975-58 es- RES. 1975-58 tablishing a standard paragraph for development agreements related ROAD PARAGR~P.~ to cost sharing on minor'arterial and larger roads. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Holton, approving a Planned Development Agree- OLD TOW~ HALL ment for the Old Town Hall development including a paragraph on P.D. AGREEM~ storm sewer assessments and ponding requirements and the date of April 23, 1985, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Holton, passing Ordinance No. 164 rezoning ~RDINANCE 164 the Old Town Hall development site on Pilot Knob Road from Agri- REZONE OLD cultural to M-B (P.D.) Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. TOWN HALL SITE The first'draft of an agreement for Timberwick First Addition was reviewed by the CounCill MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Holton, approving a building permit for Lot 2, Block 7, Apple Valley Commercial Addition (Baden Bowling Center) subject to.the recommendations of the Architectural Com- mittee and ivy on the building. Ayes - 5 "Nays - O. BADEN BOWLING CENTER John Voss reviewed the Planning Commission's reCOmmendation for Heritage Hills develop- ment proposed by Duane Barth, located west of Eaton's Mobile Home Park. Staff was directed to review the park site again and draft a planned development agreement for Council consideration. John Voss reported on the environmental impact statement of the Minnesota Zoological Gardens and showed a proposed land use guide that will be included in it showing areas in Eagan and Apple Valley. He is working for the Zoo Board on this project. He als° advised that hearings on the E.I.S. would be held~ probably in July, James Sheldon, City Attorney, reported he met with Mr. Sherman and obtained a waiver of entry so construction can begin on Hayes Road and 145th Street but they have not yet agreed on the easement. He also read a letter from Mr. Sauers giving the City th8 road easement provided he retains the right of accesses along it for h&s property. Mr. SheldOn said the City could not agree to giving him unlimited access now. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Garrison, authorizing hiring Michael Bassett HIRE BASSETT as Park and Recreation Director in accordance with the City Adminis- PARK & REC. trator's letter dated April 17, 1975; he will begin May 12, 1975. DIRECTOR Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Hayes, directing the 'City Administrator to LETTER TO WASTE' send a letter to the Metropolitam WaSte. Control Commission recom- CONTROL COM. ON mending the proposed "Apple Valley Interceptor" be constructed bo INTERCEPTOR provide for saturation population capacity as recommended by the City Engineer. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. CITY 0FAPPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 23, 1975 Page - 3 MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes, adopting Resolution No. 1975-59 award- RES. 1975-59 ing Project 74-77A~ utility improvements, to Barbarossa & 8ons, the PROJ. 74-77A lbw bidder, in the amount of $415,071.00~ Ayes ~ 5 - Nays - 0. BID AWARD MOTION: bf Holt0n, seconded by Hayes, adopting Resolution No. t975-60 award- RES. 1975-60 ~ng~pro'ject.74-64A, street improvements, to Riegger Roadways, Inc. PROJ. 74-64A the low bidder, in the amount of $169,106.00. Ayes - 5 ~ Nays - 0. BID AWARD MOTION: MOT ION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, approving the. expansion of City EXPANSION OF Hall's parking lot with the ~C paying the direct construction CITY HALL costs up to $5,200 as outlined in their attached resolution, auth-'P?RKING LOT _ orizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same,~subject to Attorney's review and authorizing the Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for the project, Ayes. 5 - Nays - 0. ~ 6' of Holton, seconded by Hayes, passing Ordinance No. 163 correcting ~R'DINANCE I 3 and clarifying zonings of Lapaz, Trans Union and Wildwood previously ZONING MATTERS completed. Ayes - 5~- Nays , O. MOTION:-' Of Hbltbn, seconded by Branning, approving the ~CETA agreement with Dakota County and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to Sign the same. ...... Aye~ ~ 5 - Nays ~ O. · . ' CEi'A AGREE~NT~ LANDCLASSIFI-' CATION 1975 LICENSES MOT ION: MOTION: of Holton~ seconded by.Garrison, approving the classification of non-conservation use for the tax forfeited land described in the attached certificate from the County. Ayes -'5 - Nays - O. of Branning, seconded bY Garrison, approving the 1975 cigarette, beer and filling station licenses listed on the attached sheet except the cigarette license for the Valley "Arcade. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. MOTION: MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Hayes, adopting~the proposed fee schedule SUMMER PROGRAM and revised budget for the summer activities program as recommendedFEES & BUIX~ET by the City Administrator. Ayes - 5 ~ Nays -.0. of Branning, seconded by Holton, authorizing hiring John Stngewall HIRE PART TIME and Gary Otis beginning immediately as part time Liquor Store Clerks LIQUOR CLERKS at $~.25 per hour and $2.50 per hour after 30 days' employment. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. · · ~ MOTION: of Nolton, seconded by Hayes, authorizing the sale of the Fire.De- partment's used siren and amplifier to the City.of Eagan. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. SELL USED EQUIPMenT The:Dakotta delegation resolution on Metropolitan Council relatedbills was received. A revision of the development guide bill was received from Representative Casserly. A League of Municipalities sponsored bill on railroad taxation was received but no action on it was taken. Mayor Largen commented he received a letter from Senator Humphrey in response to the Metropolitan Council resolution. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County~ Minnesota April 23, 1975 Page - 4 MOTION: of~Branning, seconded by Hayes, authorizing the attendance of any SEMINAR Council end staff members at a Revenue Producing Facilities Semi- ATTENDANCE nar in Northbrook, Illinois~ May 8th and 9th. Ayes - 4 - Nays - I (Holton). MOTI0N:of Holton, seconded by Hayes, approving promotional salary increases SALARy INCREASES for Neal Heuer and Robert Staupe of $44.00 and $42.00 per month. Aye~ - 5 - Nays - O. Planning Commission minutes of April 16th, 1975; Minnesota Highway Department Federal ~ Aid to Urban Funding requests; a letter from Divine Redeemer Hospital suggesting the establishment of a Dakota County Emergency Services Committee; and a letter from James ThomPson declining his appointment to the Capital Improvements Committee were received. Minnehaha Falls Nursery would like to donate a.tree to the City for Arbor Day, and a tree planting ceremony is scheduled for April 25th, 1975, at 7:30 a.m. Councilman Branning will be representing the City Council at the open house for the Greenleaf Elementary School dedication Sunday~ April 27th, 1975. MOTION: Of Holton~ seconded by Hayes, approving the attendance of five firemen FIRE sCHOOL at Fire School and authorizing registration fees of $30.00 each and ATTENDANCE reimbursement to each man of $125.00 as budgeted. Ayes - 5 ~ Nays - 0. Paul Liebeit~ on behalf of Abbott-Northwestern Hospital Corp., asked the Council if they would consider an amended resolution with Abbott-Northwestern or a new agreement with Thompson on the 12 acres dedicated for hospital'use allowing Abbott-Northwestern to pay taxes On the land until it is purchased for actual construction. Abbott-Northwestern's and Th0mpson's attorneys will rewrite the agreement and it will be brought before the Council for consideration. Councilman Garrison was asked t0 sit in on the redraft meetings on behalf of the City. Mayor Largen said he was a guest on a Cable TV program April 22nd, 1975, and during the open forum portion of the program, a caller stated concern about parking on Whitney Drive between Pennock and Cedar Avenue. The Police Department was asked to review the situation and make a recommendation. Councilman Branning commented on a.meeting held April 19th for the purpose of re-establish- ing the Dakota County .League of Municipalities. The next meeting of its Board ~ill be April 26th at 7:00 a.m. at the Village Pantry in Lakeville. Councilman Branning also asked about hiring a secretary to take committee meetings' minutes and get copies to the Council. Staff was asked to consider th~s an~ make a recommendation. The use of a tape recorder was also suggested. MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Branning, to pay the claims and bills, checks CLAIMS & BILLS' numbered 13197 through 13~72, in the total amount of $385,~49;03~ -- Ayes ~ 5 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. The meeting was adjourned at 12:45 o'clock a.m.