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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/10/1976CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 10, 1976 Minutes of the meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held March 10th, 1976, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. PRESENT: Councilmen Branning, Garrison, Hayes and Holton; Clerk Asleson. ABSENT: Mayor Largen. Acting Mayor Holton called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The Council members and everyone in attendance took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Acting Mayor Holton gave the invocation. MOTION; of Branning, seconded by Garrison, approving the minutes of the FEB. 23, 1976 meeting of February 23rd, 1976, as written. Ayes 3 - Nays - 0 MINUTES (Hayes Abstained). Acting Mayor Holton read a Proclamation designating March 7th through 13th, 1976, as Girl Scout Week in Apple Valley. Crystal McKay and Darla Anthony of Brownie Troop 1127, Lisa Larson and Mary Pat Kuklock of Brownie Troop 108, Chris Slovak and Paula Kienitz of Junior Troop 294 and Teresa Zimmer of Cadette Troop 328 were present for the reading of the proclamation. Barbara Savanick, President of the West Dakota County League of Women Voters, read a resolution endorsing the recommendations of the Dakota County Study Commission and requested the City Council to consider its adoption. Jim Sheldon, who was a member of the Dakota County Study Commission, gave a brief history of the Study Commission's formation, meet- ings and findings. The Council members discussed various aspects of the Study Commission's findings and possible effects of a change in the form of County government. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, adopting Resolution No. 1976-31 RES. 1976-31 endorsing the recommendations of the Dakota County Study Commission ENDORSING to (1) consolidate the offices of County Auditor and Treasurer, (2) DAKOTA CO. adopt an at-large chairman plan, (3) adopt the county administrator STUDY COMMISSION plan, and (4) increase the Dakota County Board of Commissioners to RECOMMENDATIONS seven members. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. The Council received the recommendation from the Urban Affairs Committee concerning on- street parking. Jim Ronay, a member of the Committee, was present and said they believe parking on both sides of residential streets is a potential problem, especially in winter. The Council said since this item was referred to the Committee, there have been minimal problems with parking and now have the necessary information from the Committee, should it come up again. No action was taken. A request of Heritage Lutheran Church to change the name of Johnny Cake Ridge Road back to Fairgreen Avenue. The Council said the name was changed at the request of the City of Eagan and Eagan changed Black Hawk Road to Galaxie Avenue to correspond to the street in Apple Valley. The name Johnny Cake Ridge Road possibly does not have the historical significance Apple Valley believed it did, but it should not be changed again. No action was taken. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, removing Ted Manahan from the VACANCY ON Cable TV Commission in accordance with its By-Laws as recommended CABLE TV COM. by the Cable TV Commission. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 10, 1976 Page - 2 The Council discussed some of the details of the Development Agreement for LaPaz Second Addition. Mr. Gene McCracken, representing LaPaz Partnership, was present and asked the Council to approve this Agreement now. The Council, as recommended by the City Attorney, said no action would be taken on the Agreement until the outcome of the court action, instituted by LaPaz Partnership concerning special assessments in the First Addition, is known. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Hayes, directing the Engineer to prepare a PRELIM. REPORT preliminary report for utilities and street improvements in LaPaz LAPAZ SECOND Second Addition. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 1 (Branning). The Council told Mr. McCracken if the City's Attorney and his Attorney could agree on wording in the Agreement, they would consider it at the next meeting. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Hayes, adopting Ordinance No. 174 rezon- ORDINANCE 174 ing the land proposed for an elementary school, generally situated REZONING FOR west of Cedar Avenue and north of 160th Street from Agricultural SCHOOL SITE to Insitutional as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Hayes, approving the preliminary plat of Palomino Lakeside Meadows 4th Addition as recommended by the Planning Commission and directing staff to prepare the develop- ment agreement. Ayes - 4 - Nays - O. PRELIM. PLAT PAL. L.S. M~ADOWS 4th VARIANCE, LOT 7 BLOCK 3 P.H. 4 BLDG. PERMIT RENTAL AGENCY MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Hayes, approving a variance for a side- yard setback of seven and one-half feet for Lot 7, Block 3, Palo- mino Hills 4th Addition. Ayes - 4 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Branning, approving a building permit for Time Tool and Rental Agency at 146th and Pennock or 146th and Granada with a joint use driveway as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. The Council received plans showing a change on the exterior of the office building in Valley Commercial Park 2nd Addition using stucco and half timbers. The building permit was previously approved. MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Branning, approving specifications for three APPROVE SIREN civil defense warning sirens, authorizing submission of the pro- SPECS. & BID ject application to the Federal government agency for approval and ADVERTISEMENT authorizing advertisement for bids on the sirens to be received April 26th, 1976, at 2:00 p.m. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Problems relating to a sign permit for the 7-11 Store on Galaxie Avenue were reviewed and the City Attorney's opinion was received. Councilman Garrison said he would like to go on record as not being willing to give his best cooperation to 7-11 for any plans they may have for future stores, because of their action here, when they knew the City did not intend to approve a pylon sign. Representatives of 7-11 may be asked to attend the March 24th, 1976, Council meeting depending on results of interim staff contacts. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 10, 1976 Page - 3 MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Branning, adopting Resolution No. 1976-32 RES. 1976-32 amending the November 24th, 1975, Agreement for Carrollwood Village CARROLLWOOD 2ND Second Addition by allowing the Developer to submit a letter of cre- AGREEMENT AMDMT it to the City instead of a performance bond. Ayes - 4- Nays - 0. John Voss reported they have appeared before the Technical Committee of the Environmental Quality Council on the Wildwood Environmental Assessment and answered its questions. The Committee has made a unanimous recommendation to the EQC that no impact statement be pre- pared. He will attend the EQC meeting at which the recommendation will be received. Robert Rosene gave a brief presentation on Dakota County's Federal Aid to Urban Highways program. The proposed construction in Apple Valley is County Road 31 in 1977, County Road 42 to Rosemount in 1978 and Cedar Avenue in 1979. The County is applying for the Federal funds which would be 70 percent of the construction costs. If the funds are received, Dakota County and Apple Valley would have to pay the other 30 percent. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, adopting Resolution No. 1976-33 awarding the contract on Project 74-76, Deep Well No. 6, to Keys Well Drilling Company, the low bidder, in the amount of $58,795.00. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. RES. 1976-33 DEEP WELL 6 CONTRACT AWARD MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Hayes, adopting Resolution No. 1976-34 RES. 1976-34 establishing a fire lane along the entire east side of Valley VALLEY MIDDLE Middle School adjacent to the curb, subject to Councilman Branning's FIRE LANE review of the site. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. The Council received the final accounting of expenditures from the $650,000 Park Improve- ment Program approved by voters in 1971 showing a remaining balance'of $1,671.45. Consideration of expenditure of the remaining balance was tabled at the request of Councilman Branning. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Hayes, approving various 1976 cigarette, filling station and on, sale 3.2 beer licenses as listed. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. 1976 LICENSES 1976 MOBILE HOME PARK PERMITS MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Hayes, approving the 1976 permits for Cedar Knolls Mobile Home Park and Eatons Mobile Home Park as re- commended by the Building Inspector. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Hayes, seocnded by Garrison, approving a transient merchants TRANS. MERCHANT license for the Lemon Tree softball team to sell concessions May LICENSE 22nd and May 23rd at Westview for a softball tournament. Ayes = 4- Nays - 0. MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Branning, approving a temporary on-sale 3.2 TEMPORARY beer license for James Butler (Lemon Tree Softball Team) on May BEER LICENSE 22nd and 23rd at Westview for a softball tournament. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Consideration of classification of Part of Lot 3, Block 3, Lebanon Hills First Addition as non-conservation was tabled. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 10, 1976 Page - 4 MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Hayes, approving specifications for one pick- PICKUP SPECS. up for the Street Department and one pickup for the Utility Department & BID ADV. and authorizing advertisement for bids to be received April 5th, 1976, at 2:00 p.m. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Hayes, adopting Resolution No. 1976-35 the RES. 1976-35 1976 wage plan for Public Works and Park Department employees effec- 1976 PUBLIC tive January Ist, 1976. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. WORKS WAGES At the suggestion of Councilman Holton, the Council agreed to hold an informal meeting at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, March 13th, 1976, at City Hall to discuss various items. It was noted that the Legislative Subcommittee will be meeting at 8:00 a.m. March 11th, 1976, on funding for Johnny Cake Ridge Road. Richard Asleson, Donald Bridgewater and the Mayor of Eagan will be among those attending and Mr. Asleson was authorized by the Council to state Apple Valley will pay no more than 50 percent of the cost. Councilman Branning said the Dakota County League of Municipalities will be meeting March 18th, 1976, at the Government Center. MOTION: MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Hayes, that City Council meetings will close TIME LIMIT by 10:30 p.m. except to finish an item under discussion and pay the ON COUNCIL claims and bills, If necessary, a special meeting will be set to MEETINGS complete any items an the agenda. of Garrison, seconded by Holton, amending the above motion by closing the meetings at 11:00 p.m. MOTION: of Holton, NO SECOND, amending the first motion by closing the meetings at 12:00 midnight. Vote on the amendment to the first motion of closing at 11:00 p.m. Ayes - 2 - Nays - 2 (Branning and Hayes). MOTION FAILED. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Hayes, amending the first motion by beginning meetings at 7:00 p.m., including Council items as those to be included at the end of the meeting and allowing a majority vote to extend the meeting for any other items. Vote on the original motion with the amendment was Ayes - 3 - Nays - 1 (Holton). MOTION CARRIED. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, directing the Engineer to prepare PRELIM. REPORT a preliminary report for street improvements in Apple Valley East A.V~ EAST 2ND 2nd Addition. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Hayes approving hiring Robin Gates, Tara L. HIRE POOL Biederman, Sue Lofsness, Robert Boston and Deborah Trittin as part- EMPLOYEES time swimming pool employees at salaries specified in Resolution No. 1976-4. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 10, 1976 Page - 5 Councilman Branning suggested enclosing an application form for dog licenses with sewer and water statements which could be returned by mail and a license then mailed to the applicants. Staff will review. Councilman Branning asked the status of the summer day camp program for the handicapped. Mike Bassett said the City will be advertising for applicants next week for that program and other summer park programs. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, authorizing payment of the claims CLAIMS & BILLS and bills, checks numbered 15536 through 15679, in the total amount of $598,451.01 and checks numbered 15680 and 15681 of $1,520.62 for the March ambulance subsidy. Ayes - 4 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, to adjourn. Ayes - 4 - Nays - O. The meeting was adjourned at 11:40 p.m.