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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/25/1975CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota Coumty, Minnesota June 25, 1975 Minutes of the meeting of the City CoUncil of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held June 25th, 1975, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. PRESENT: Councilmen Branning, Garrison, Hayes and Holton; Clerk Asleson. ABSENT: Mayor Largen. Acting Mayor Branning 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 Acting Mayor Branning gave the invocation. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Holton, approving the minutes of the MAY 28, 1975 meeting of May 28th, 1975, as written. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MINUTES MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Garrison, approving the minutes of the JUNE 11, 1975 meeting of June llth, 1975, as written. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MINUTES MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Holton, approving the minutes of the JUNE 18, 1975 meeting of June 18th, 1975, as written. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. MINUTES (Hayes abstained) The City Clerk reported on a meeting he attended June 24th, 1975, with two residents of Cedar Knolls Mobile Home Park, John Voss and Hugh Thorson. They discussed the applica- bility of traffic laws to private streets and the owner'S request for the City to assume ownership of the streets. It was thought that Ordinance No. 43 might cover this question. The City Attorney was asked to review it and forward his comments to the Urban Affairs Committee. The Council will review this at its August 13th meeting. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes, adopting Resolution No. 1975-80 RES. 1975-80 clarifying time and days of meetings and specifying procedure MEETING NOTICES for notices of meetings. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Garrison, approving the Planned Develop- ZOO P.D. ment Agreement for the Zoo and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk AGREEMENT to sign it. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Holton, passing Ordinance No, 167 re- zoning the Zoo property to Institutional "P" as recommended by the Planning Commission, subject to signing of the Planned Development Agreement. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. ORDINANCE 167 ZOO REZONING The City Clark presented a letter from the School District concerning the guardrail along the Galaxie Avenue pathway. The School District said children in the area are being bussed because the guardrail is not in place. Representatives of the School District will be asked to be present at the next meeting for more discussion~ Public Hearing - Utility and Street Improvements for Timberwick Addition and Storm Sewer from Wildwood~ Acting Mayor Branning called the hearing to order at 8:00 o'clock p.m. and noted the affidavit of publication. The Engineer showed the location of the existing utilities, trunk sanitary sewer and water, and the proposed utilities. The total cost estimate of the existing and proposed utilities and streets is $100,000. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota June 25, 1975 Page 2 He also showed the location of the proposed storm sewer for the Wildwood area at a total estimate of $31,000 crossing under Garden View Drive to ponding areas in the Meadows and, from there, to Lake Alimagnet. Previously there was a culvert under Garden View Drive, but it is not useable now. All of the costs of the project will be assessed. Mr. Romain asked whether the drainage would be flowing through Burnsville to get to Lake Alimagnet. He was answered no it is in Apple Valley. Mr. Voss asked if Palomino Development changes its plan of the Meadows to single family homes whether the drainage would be affected. Mr. Rosene said no the location of buildings would have to remain somewhat the same since utilities in the Meadows have already been installed. There being no further questions or comments the hearing was declared closed at 8:14 p.m. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Holton, adopting Resolution No. 1975- RES. 1975-81 81 ordering improvement Project 75-84, Utilities and Street ORDER PROJECT Improvements in Timberwick Addition and Storm Sewer in Wildwood.75-84 Ayes - 4 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Holton, adopting Resolution No. 1975- RES. 1975-82 82 approving plans and specifications for 1975 street seal coat-1975 STREET ing and authorizing bids to be received July 14th, 1975, at SEAL COATING 2:00 p.m. Ayes - 4 - Nays - O. Public Hearing - Utility and Street Improvements for Heritage Hills Addition. Acting Mayor Branning called the hearing to order at 8:15 o'clock p.m. and noted the affidavit of publication. The Engineer showed the location of the existing utilities in Palomino Drive and Belmont Road and the proposed utilities. The total estimated cost including streets is $337,900, all of which will be assessed. Acting Mayor Branning called for any questions or comments, there being none the hearing was declared closed at 8:20 p.m. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes, adopting Resolution No. 1975-83 RES. 1975-83 ordering improvement Project 75-85, Utility and street improve- ORDER PROJECT merits in Heritage Hills Addition. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. 75-85 MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Holton, adopting Resolution No. 1975-84 RES. 1975-84 approving plans and specifications for improvements in Timber- PROJECT 75-87 (~) wick, Wildwood and Heritage Hills Additions, Project 75-87(1), subject to review by the Public Works Director. Ayes - 4 - Nays 0. MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Garrison, adopting Resolution No. 1975- 85 authorizing advertisement for bids on Project 75-87 (1) to be received Friday July 25th, 1975, at 2:00 p.m. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. RES. 1975-85 PROJ. 75-87 (1) BIDS Public Hearing - Vacation of a Portion of Hayes Road, Continuation of Hearing from June 11, 1975. Acting Mayor called the continued hearing to order at 8:30 p.m. The City Clerk said the Council could close the hearing and not vacate the road and not let traffic travel on it, rather than prematurely vacating the road. It was asked if Hayes Road were to be improved east and west in the future, would this affect the part of it in Timberwick Addition? It was answered no, there probably would be come other solution. Mr. Voss suggested reviewing the plan for the Sauers property before making a decision on this road vacation. Mr. Rosene agreed the dedicated right-of-way would be left, but closed to traffic. The hearing was continued indefinitely at 8:35 o'clock p.m. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota June 25, 1975 Page 3 John Voss commented on the Planning Commission's recommendation for Academy Village. They recommended Plan C ("Z" through street) with rezoning to M-2 Planned Development and a donation of $19,200 in lieu of land dedication for parks. He emphasized this is a guide to development and not necessarily the final lot layout and sizes. The City Clerk asked about the proposed quad homes and whether they would ever actually develop. Palomino is planning to change its to single family homes instead. Mr. Voss said he believed the quad homes would become a reality. Eagan has had some successful ones developed. Mr. Holton Said he prefers Plan D (northern through street) and would also like sidewalk policies reviewed .since there are quite long cul de sacs shown. The City Clerk said he would have the information used when theoriginal sidewalk policy was set available at the next meeting. There was also discussion of traffic patterns to the high school and Councilman Hayes agreed he preferred Plan D. Lance Johnson, representing Mr. Sauers, asked why~ a collector street would be re- quired. Holton said because of the number of trips generated within this complex as well as traffic to the high school. The Clerk said perhaps a residential street with no parking on it would be satisfactory. Mr. Sauers felt he does not want to restrict parking on the street. Mr. Johnson said they would have preferred to have 145th Street extended through to Garden View Drive, but would be willing to provide a 32-foot wide street. The Council agreed it preferred the concept Plan D and the width of the streets will be determined later. Mike Bassett, Park Director, introduced Don Rippel, golf course architect, who commented on some of the golf course construction problems. The irrigation system installation has not been completed yet because of weather problems and some greens and fairway shaping will need to be done after installation is completed. The grass seeding is planned to be done early in August. Lyle Olson is doing much of the rock picking and some clearing himself. The driving range shaping will not be done under the contract and can be postponed. There will be no irrigation system installed in the driving range. The course should be able to open in June of 1976. Councilman Garrison suggested a revised revenue projection for 1976 should be made and also said they are still looking for a clubhouse developer. MOTION: MOTION: of Garrison, NO SECOND, to name the golf course the Lebanon Hills Country Club. MOTION FAILED. of Hayes, NO sECOND, to name the.golf course the Valley Hills Country Club. MOTION FAILED. MOTION; of Holton, seconded by Garrison, to name the golf course the GOLF COURSE Lebanon Hills Country Club, Ayes - 4 - Nays- 0. NAME The City Clerk commented on the first meeting of the Cable TV Commission held June 24th. The next meeting will be the fourth Tuesday in July and a representative from the State will speak on CATV regulations. They will also tour Metro Cable's facilities. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Holton, adopting Resolution No. 1975- RES. 1975-86 86 regarding use of liquor at the Apple Valley Country Club, A.V. COUNTRY informing those~renting the building of their responsibilities CLUB USE and setting a fee schedule for use. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota June 25, 1975 Page 4 Mr. Bassett, the Park Director, said they are planning to have a dance at the Country Club with a band for teen night. The Council approved of the plan. Councilman Garrison asked the City Attorney about Calistro's driveway problem at 140th Street. Mr. Calistro was told his driveway would be graded if he requested it, but he has refused it so far. John Voss commented on the Metropolitan Council's Guide Policy Plan for Transportation. It contains maps showing principal and intermediate arterial highway alignments in 1990 and transit route for downtown express service. Mr. Rosene said Apple Valley should make a statement concerning more state highway development in Dakota than proposed and also encouraging express service on Cedar Avenue. A hearing will be held July 16th at the St. Louis Park City Hall. Mr. Voes and Mr. Rosene will prepare a response for consideration at the next meeting. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Hayes, authorizing sending the letter to DAKOTA CO. Dakota County concerning the Thoroughfare Plan as presented in THOROUGHFARE draft form by the Engineer. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. PLAN Councilman Holton also asked that the Dakota County League of Municipalities review the Dakota County Thoroughfare Plan. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Hayes, adopting Resolution No, 1975-87 designating additional depositories for City Funds. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. ~RES. 1975-87 DEPOSITORIES RES. 1975-88 INVESTMENT PROCEDURES MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Holton, adopting Resolution No. 1975-88 authorizing investment transactions through Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith, Inc., for City funds. Ayes - 4 - Nays The Council concurred with alternate 2, brick with rough sawn cedar roof, for the exterior of the booster station for the water reservoir as recommended by the Architectural Committee. The City Clerk reviewed the problem of getting a definite alignment of the intersection of County Road 38 and Cedar Avenus from the State Highway Department. The property owner ia concerned because he would like to develop the property. It was determined no action could bs taken at the present time, but that the owner's letter be sent to the State. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Holton, approving a transient merchant license for Kurt Stertz to sell ice cream and candy during a softball tournament at Westview July 19th and 20th. Ayes 3 - Nays - 1. TRANS. MERCHANT LIC. STERTZ ASLESON ATTEND SEMINARS BASSETT ATTEND WORKSHOP MOTION: MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Hayes, authorizing Richard Asleson to attend Personnel Management Seminars July 8th and 22nd at St. Thomas College. Ayes - 4 - Nays - O. of Holton, seconded by Garrison, authorizing Michael Bassett to attend a workshop on Outdoor Recreation Grant Programs July 2nd in Bloomington. Ayes - 4 - Nays - O. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota June 25, 1975 Page 5 MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Holton, promoting John Singewald to a perman- LIQUOR STORE ment part-time employee at the Liquor Store at $3.59 per hour and EMPLOYEES hiring Jerome Andes as a part-time Liquor Store employee at $2.25 per hour. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Garrison, authorizing advertisement for an PERSONNEL accounting clerk and a part-time secretary. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0 RECRUITMENT (Holton abstained). MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Hayes, authorizing hiring Holly Radebach, HIRE POOL Wendy Radebach, Carolyn Humbert and David Humbert as pool employees EMPLOYEES at rates as established in Resolution No. 1975-5. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Holton, authorizing employment of Steven POLICE OFFICER Kurtz as a police officer under the CETA program at a salary of KURTZ $835.00 monthly. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. A report on cars parked on Whitney between Pennock and Cedar, a June 17th, 1975, letter from Senator Stassen on Metro Planning Bills, April and May Water and Sewer Reports, Treasurer's Cash Report for May 1975 and Gross Payroll Report of June 13th, 1975, were received. A status report on the fire station was also received. Presently the contractor is not working but he maintains he is not in default on the contract. The Engineer and the bonding company are continuing to work with the contractor. MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Holton, approving an on-sale 3.2 beer license FIRE DEPT. for the Fire Department for the 4th of July and waiving the license BEER LICENSE fee for the same. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Councilman Garrison reported that the Historical Committee has been meeting and is con- sidering several bicentennial funding projects. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Holton, changing the name of Fairgreen Avenue in Apple Valley to Johnny Cake Ridge Road and requesting the City of Eagan to change the name of Black Dog Road in Eagan to Galaxie Avenue. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. DESIGNATE JOHNNY CAKE RIDGE ROAD Councilman Branning asked about property which was to have been not placed on the agenda at the the status of the gas station request on the Fischer considered at this meeting. The City Clerk said it was request of the Fischers. Councilman Branning reported on the Park Committee's meeting, The President is Tim Crichton, Vice-President David Sadler, Secretary Virginia Sterling. He also wished to express thanks to Jerry Bell and Chuck Lowery for speaking at the last meeting. MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Holton, approving payment of the claims and bills, checks numbered 13602 through 13695, in the amount of $299,147.50. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CLAIMS & BILLS The public hearing concerning vacation of a portion of Hayes Road was declared closed at this time. MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Holton, to adjourn. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 11:40 o'clock p.m,