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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/28/1975CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota May 28, 1975 Minutes of the meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, hell May 28, 1975, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Largen; Councilmen Branning, Garrison, Hayes and Holton; Clerk Asleson. ABSENT: None. Mayor Largen 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 Mayor Largen gave the invocation. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Garrison, approving the Board of Review meeting minutes of May 14, 1975, as written. Aye~ - 4 - Nays - 0 (Hayes abstained). BOARD OF REVIEW MAY 14~ 1975 MINUTES MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Garrison, approving the minutes of the MAY 14, 1975 meeting of May 14, 1957, as written. Ayes ~ 4 - Nays - 0 (Hayes MINUTES abstained)-. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Branning, .aPproving the minutes of the MAY 15, 1975 special meeting of May 15~h,1975, as written. Ayes - 3 - Nays - MINUTES ' ' 0 (Garrison and Hayes abstained). MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Garrison, correcting the motion pertaining CORRECT -to· Resolution No. 1975-65 in the.May 21st, 1975, minutes to an RES. 1975-65 amount of $1,732,000. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0 (Largen and Hayes .abstained). MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Holton, approving the minutes.of the meet- MAY 21, 1975 ing of May 21st, 1975, as corrected. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0 (Largen ~nd Hayes abstained). The Admluistrator commented on the Planned use report the City must file on its Revenue Sharing funds of $53,650 for entitlement period 6. The Council received several requests for the use of the funds in response to a press release. These were a storage facility for the V.A.A., an aerial truck for the Fire Department, and improvements to Faith Park. Other suggested uses were pathways, golf course supplies, Police Department holding cells, and a special census for the City. The Mayor also said variousoptions the City has on, parkland and village centers should be considered. Councilman Branning suggested the Capital Expenditures Committee and Park Committee should review this as well as the Couucil'r~iewing these items at budget time. Mike Foley presented a petition signed by many residents supporting the use of some of the money for a V.A.A. facility. The Administrator said the planned use report must be approved at the next meeting, but even after it is filed, changes can be made ~nd the City has two years to spend,~obligate or appropriate the money. Garrison commented on the golf course clubhouse proposal saying he has written to the people making the proposal giving them until June 11th to complete the agreement and make a commitment or other alternatives will be considered. The Administrator commented on the City's insurance company's response to the question of allowing private individuals to serve liquor at the Country Club when they rent it. It appears the City is adequately covered by insurance, but there would be a question as to whether the public would be covered. Gary Humphrey said most people have· CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota May 28, 1975 Page - 2 insurance coverage for the dram shop law under their homeowners policies which would cover them. The Attorney was requested to work with the Park Director to prepare an information sheet and resolution covering use of the Country Club for consideration at the next meeting. This information will be given to people renting the Country Club. Attorney McMenomy also commented on closing of title for the Country Club and requested the City pay him the $6,500 for paying final bills on the Country Club which he will hold in trust and pay the bills. The Administrator reviewed the Council action of June 24th, 1974, when the City agreed to pay 50 percent of the cost of replacing nine boulevard trees destroyed by vandalism. No one took up the offer to replace the trees last fall and one property owner now re- quested the City to pay 100 percent of the cost of the tree and have the property owners install them. The Council decided to let its previous action stand and no further action was taken. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Hayes, adopting Resolution No. 1975-66 splitting assessments in Nordic Woods 1st Addition and extending the period of the assessments. Ayes - 5 - Nays - Oo MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, approving the development agree- ment for Timberwick 1st Addition, subject to the wording changes as agreed and the bond amount, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the agreement. Ayes ~ 5 - Nays - O. RES. 1975-66' NORDIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Councilman Holton suggested the City's sidewalk policy on cul de sacs be reviewed. Presently sidewalks are not required, but more cul de sacs are being constructed which are longer than previously. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning~ approving the £in~l plat for Timberwick 1st Addition subject to review by the City's Planner and Engineer for final details including reduction in the size o£ the pipeline easement. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. TIMBERWICK FINAL PLAT The Engineer's preliminary report on utilities and streets in Timberwick Addition.was received including, as part B, a portion of storm sewer along Garden View Drive to serve part of the Wildwood area. The report was based on 28 lots rather than the 16 lots in the 1st Addition, and will be revised by the Engineer. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Garrison, adopting Resolution No. 1975-67 set-RES. 1975-67 ting a public ,hearing on utility and street improvements in Timber- PUBLIC HEARING wick 1st Addition and storm sewer for it and part of the Wildwood TIMBERWICK I~P property on June 25th, 1975, at 8:00 p.m. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Hayes, adopting Resolution No. 1975-68 RES. 1975-68 -- directing the Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for san- P.I~S & SPECS itary sewer, water~ streets and storm sewer {n Timberwick 1st Addition and Part B, storm sewer in Garden View Drive. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, approving an excavation permit for TIMBERWICK Timberwick 1st Addition for the developer to proceed at his own risk. EXCAVATION Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota May 28, 1975 Page - 3 The development agreement and final plat for Heritage Hills Addition were~reviewed. ~ The policy of sidewalks on one side of the street in thfs type of terrain and no side- walks on cul de sacs wOUld remain on this plat. One-third of the cost of the improvements would be required also. The Engineer's preliminary report on utilities and streets and storm sewer for ~ · Heritage Hills Addition Was received. MOTION:~.ofByanning, seconded by Hayes, adopting Resolution No. 1975-69 set- RES. 1975-69 ting a. public hearing on utility street and storm sewer improvements HERITAGE HILLS ~ifor Heritage Hills Addition on June 25th, 1975, at 8:15 p.m. Ayes - PUBLIC HEARING MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Hayes, adopting Resolution No. 1975-70 dir- RES. 1975-70 ectifig the Engineer to prepare plans an~ specifications for improve- PLANS & SPECS. ments)in Heritage Hills Addition. Ayes - 5 ~ Nays - 0, MOTION: o~ H~l.ton, seconded by Garrison, to table action on a conditional FISCHER GAS Use permit for a gasolineservice station on the Fischer property STATION ~ )i at CoUnty Road 42 and Galaxie until the endluse plan for the pro- ~r~.is completed and staff is requested to have it ready for con- sideration at the June 25th meeting. Ayes - 5 - Nays , O. MOTION: of Holton~ seconded by Branning, approving a sideyard variance to VARIANCE ' '.i' 5~ f~% for a garage addition at 909 Redwell .Lane. Ayes - 5 ~ 909 REDWELL31 John Gretz reported the Zoo will be letting 26 contract packages for facilities. It was decided the Planning Commission and Council would neet jointly at 7:S0 p.m. June ll, 1975, to review plans for all of the buildings. Councilman Holton stated the decision ~he City must make regarding the ambulance ser- vice now is exercise its option and buy it or not buy it and let th~ Health center sell it to another party. .The Administrator said Abbott-NorthweStern Called and said they are talking to Oison and Midwest Ambulance Services about a possible ambulance affiliation with their ~oSpitals. Holton Said theCitY.could consider a lease agreement for the City's vehicle with~whatever private party buys the service. Carl Wirtanen read a statement from the volunteers stating a willingness to cooperate to see the service continue and also that they would like bo see the communities jointly subsidize a sar- vice run by the volunteers. ~ir. McMenomy said the Board of Directors of Sanford Hospital met and discussed ambulance service. They' felt a locally operated service is desirable and voted to give $~,000 as front end money for such an ambulance service. MOTION: 'SfJli0it0n, seconded by Hayes, to turn down the City's oPtion to buy REFUSE AMBULANCE ~.. ~he ambBlance service from Dakota Community Health-C~nter, Inc; PURCHASE OPTION Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Hayes, approving-a lidense to Sell cigarrettes BURGER KING .... at the.Burger King restaurant. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. CIG. LICENSE MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Holton, approving a transient merchant lic- MERCHANT LIC. ense for Ronald R. Hansen to sell Mr. Softee ice cream including a HANSEN variance to sell on Sundays and until 9:00 p.m. until October l, 1975. Ayes.- 5.- Nays - O. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County~ Minnesota May 28, 1975 Page - 4 MOT ION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning~ approving golf course building Change Order No. 5 omitting the original sewer system, a deduct of $770 and Change Order No. 7 a septic tank system for $2,270. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. GOLF COURSE BLDG. CHANGE ORDERS 5 & 7. GOLF BUILDING CHANGE ORDER LEAGUE CONVENTION AS~DENDANCE MAYOR ' S CONFERENCE SUMMER POOL DIRECTOR 'S SALARY. MOTION: of Holton~ seconded by Branning~ approving Golf Course building Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $1,804.00 for electrical hook- ups. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Holton, authorizing attendance of Council members and Department Heads at the 1975 Annual League of Municipal- ities Convention in St. Paul June 11th through June 13th. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Holton, authorizing the Mayor to attend the 1975 United States Conference of Mayors.in Boston JulY 5th through July 9th. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. MOTION: MOTION: of Branning~ seconded by Garrison, setting the Pool Director's sal- ary at $800 per month for June, July and August and to allow 25¢ per hour beyond the rates established in Resolution 1975~5, for employees during those hours when placed in charge of the pools by the Director. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 1 (Holton). of Holton~ seconded by Garrison, authorizing payment of compensatory t~me to Larry Pressnall. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. PRESSNALL comp. ,,, The Council reviewed a letter to be sent to the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities concerning reViewof the Metropolitan Council. A memo from the Administrator regarding a special interim census; a May 15th letter from the Zoo Board concerning the Zoo road access bill (which did not pass in this session of the Legislature); the Planning Commission minutes of May 7th~ 1975; the April 1975 Police Report and May 9th, 1975, Gross Payroll Report were received. Councilman Branning read a letter from Mr. and Mrs. B. GarY Smith supporting Apple Valley's stand against further powers being given the Metropolitan Council. The Mayor commented that the attorneys for Thompson and Abbott-Northwestern Hospital have been meeting. They are discussing holding the property for hospStal purposes for eight years and after that consideration is being given toallowing four acres of the land to be used for civic uses subject to taxes and improvement costs accrued since 1967. MOTION: of HOltOn, seconded by Branning, authorizing hiring a part time sum- PART TIME. mer street employee at $2.50 per hour. Ayes -5 - Nays - O. STREET EMPLOYEE.. Councilman Branning announced the Dakota County League of Municipalities will be holding a general meeting June 5th, 1975, at 8:00 p.m. at the Dakota County Government Center. MOTION: ~f Branning, seconded by Hayes, authorizing payment of the claims and CLAIMS & BILLS bills~ Checks num~bered 13408 through 13488, in the amount of $406,265.71. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Branning, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. ~he meeting was adjourned at 11:10 o'clock p.m.