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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/28/1976CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County~ Minnesota April 28, 1976 Minutes of the meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota held April 28, 1976, at 7:00 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 7:00 p.m. The Council members and everyone in attendance took park in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Councilman Branning gave the invocation. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, approving the minutes of the meet- APRIL 14, 1976 lng of April 14, 1976, as written. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MINUTES Consideration of purchase and lease options for a second City Liquor Store to be located south Of 140th Street on Pilot Knob Road was tabled. Mr. James Olsen of Juran & Moody, Inc., the City's financial consultant, was present and introduced Steve Mattson, of the same firm, to discuss advance refunding of bonds. Mr. Olsen said if the City decides to sell the bonds, Mr. Mattson and Richard Alseson should go to Moody's Investors Service office in New York and try to obtain a Baa I rating for this bond issue rather than the Baa rating the City presently has. Mr. Mattson briefly explained the proposal to sell a large bond issue, composed of various existing City bond issues, at a lower interest rate than the existing issues; buy Government securities with the proceeds of the bond issue; and pay off the existing bond issues with the Government securities. The purpose is for the City to save money by paying a lower interest rate on its bonded indebtedness plus earning interest on any excess funds after paying off the bonds. MOTION: of Hayes, .seconded by Garrison, approving a contract with First CONTRACT WITH National Bank of St. Paul to provide financial consulting services 1ST NATL OF in connection with Apple Valley's issuance of refunding bonds and ST. PAUL authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the contract. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, adopting Resolution No. 1976-51 RES. 1976-51 authorizing advertisement for bids to be received May 26, 1976, at ADVERTISE FOR 2:00 p.m. for City of Apple Valley refunding bonds of $4,950,000 BIDS ON BONDS for 17 years or $6,295,000 for 16 years. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. The Council reviewed the agreement with the School District related to parkland adjacent to the new elementary school site south of Whitney Drive and west of Cedar Avenue. The City Attorney said he had talked with Dr. Bristol, School District Superintendent, and there was some concern over who should pay for the cost of any improvements to the pro- perty the City would buy for parkland in the future. No action was taken and staff will meet with the School District to discuss the agreement further. The Engineer's Preliminary Report for Project 76-1, Utility and Street Improvements affecting Cedar Elementary School and adjacent areas, was received. It was noted this includes rerouting Whitney Drive South with a new intersection at Cedar Avenue. This rerouting is part of an agreement which includes closing part of existing Whitney Drive and constructing 153rd Street. Councilman Branning said he believes existing Whitney Drive should be closed when the rerouting of Whitney Drive is done whether 153rd Street has been constructed or not. The City Attorney said all of the paperwork necessary for rerouting Whitney Drive and constructing 153rd Street could be done now whether the actual construction is done now or not. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 28, 1976 Page - 2 MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Hayes, authorizing the Engineer to prepare AMENDMENT TO an amendment to the Preliminary Report for Project 76-1 to include REPORT construction of 153rd Street from Pennock to Cedar Avenue. Ayes - PROJ. 76-1 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Hayes, adopting Resolution No. 1976-52 set- RES. 1976-52 ting a public hearing on Project 76-1, Utility and Street Improve- SET HEARING ments affecting Cedar Elementary School and adjacent areas, for PROJECT 76-1 8:00 p.m. on May 26th, 1976. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Consideration of an Addendum to the Academy Village Planned Development Agreement was tabled. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Hayes, approving a Conditional Use Permit CONDL USE for a fence to be constructed in conjunction with the Dakota Tool PERMIT - FENCE & Equipment Rental facility on Lot 4, Block 4, Valley Commercial RENTAL AGENCY Park 2nd Addition as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Holton, granting a variance for a de- VARIANCE FOR tached double garage set back 20 feet from the rear lot line and GARAGE AT 8 feet from the side lot line at 775 Newell Drive subject to the 775 NEWELL owner removing the current driveway and closing the current garage concurrent with construction of the new garage. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Garrison, approving the preliminary plat DIAMOND PATH for Diamond Path 3rd Addition as recommended by the Planning Com- 3RD PRELIM. PLAT mission and directin~ the staff to prepare the development agree- ment with a provision that homes be located on the lots so as to allow for double garages within the setback requirements. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, giving concept approval for DOMESTIC Domestic Gardens Addition (located west of Cedar Avenue on 140th GARDENS Street), as recommended by the Planning Commission, reserving CONCEPT PLAN either Lot 8, 9 or 10 on the eastern part of the plat for future access to the adjoining property, subject to approval of the Dakota County plat Commission. Staff was directed to begin preparation of the development agreement and include a provision that the use of Outlot A must be determined before the 4th Addition can be platted. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. In discussing the long cul de sac proposed in Domestic Gardens, the Administrator asked whether a variance would be required because it is more than 500 feet long, which is the maximum allowed by ordinance. It was not determined if a variance is necessary. The Council received and reviewed an appraisal from Hutchinson Appraisals for the pro- perty in proposed Timberwick 3rd Addition. MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Garrison, approving the preliminary plat for TIMBERWICK 3RD Timberwick 3rd Addition, as recommended by the Planning Commission, PRELIMINARY PLAT including posting the park property with signs saying the City intends to construct a parking lot there and limiting access to Garden View Drive through the cul de sac only. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 1 (Branning). CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 28, 1976 Page - 3 MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, authorizing the Engineer to pre- PRELIM. REPORT pare a preliminary report on utilities and streets to serve Domestic DOMENTIC GARDENS Gardens Addition, subject to Dakota County Plat Commission's approval. Ayes -4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by GarrisOn, authorizing the Engineer to prepare PRELIM. REPORT a preliminary report on utilities and streets to serve Timberwick TIMBERWICK 3RD 3rd Addition. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 1 (Branning). The Engineer's Preliminary Report for Apple Valley East 2nd Addition utility and street improvements including sidewalks and paths was received. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Hayes, adopting Resolution No. 1976-53 setting a public hdaring foc 8~15 p.m. on May 26th, for utility and street improvements in Apple Valley East 2nd Addition. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. RES 1976-53 PUBLIC HEARING A.V. EAST 2ND MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, authorizing the Engineer to pre- PRELIM. REPORT pare a preliminary report for storm sewer extensions in the Trans STORM SEWER Union area including Diamond Path 3rd and future additions. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: Mr. Jake MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, granting a variance for signs at 1ST FEDERAL First Federal Savings & Loan~ one on the northeast side of the SIGN VARIANCE building (on the building) and one at Glazier Avenue, at the entrance, on a ground mounted base of the same material as the exterior of the building. Ayes - 3 - Nays'- 0 (Holton abstained). O'Toole of the Dakota County Assessor's Office presented tax abatement requests. of Hayes, seconded by Branning, approving tax abatements on parcels TAX ABATEMENTS 01-11707-020-15, Francis D. Whitehurst; 01-89200-020-01, City of Apple Valley; and 01-66502-090-06, Arnold G. Wetsch as listed on the attached sheet. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. The Engineer's Preliminary Report on utility improvements for Palomino Lakeside Meadows 3rd and 4th Additions was received. MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Branning, adopting Resolution No. 1976-54 MEADOWS 3RD & setting a public hearing on utility improvements in Palomino Lake- 4TH PUBLIC side Meadows 3rd and 4th Additions for 8:20 p.m. on May 26th, 1976. HEARING Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Garrison, adopting Resolution No. 1976-55 dir- RES. 1976-55 ecting the Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for Palo- PLANS & SPECS. mino Lakeside Meadows 3rd and 4th Addition utility improvements. MEADOWS Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Garrison, approving the plans and specifi- SEAL COAT P. & cations for 1976 street seal coat improvement work and authorizing S. & BIDS bids to be received May 10th, 1976, at 2:00 p.m. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 28, 1976 Page - 4 MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Hayes, adopting Resolution No. 1976-56 ap- RES. 1976-56 proving plans and specifications for Carrollwood Village 2nd Add- STREET IMPR. ition and Timberwick 2nd Addition street improvements. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, adopting Resolution No. 1976- 57 authorizing advertisement for bids on Carrollwood Village 2nd Addition and Timberwick 2nd Addition street improvements to be received May 10th, 1976, at 2:00 p.m. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. RES. 1976-57 STREET IMPR. RES. 1976-58 PUBLIC HEARING LIQUOR LICENSE RES. 1976-59 DESTROY CHECKS MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Branning, adopting Resolution No. 1976-58 setting a public hearing for 8:00 p.m. on May 12th, 1976, on the application of Lyndale Investment, Inc., for a liquor license. (This would replace license presently issued to John D. Rezac). Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Hayes, adopting Resolution No. 1976-59 authorizing the destruction of obsolete blank City checks. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. A review of information on the City's Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan was tabled. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Hayes, adopting Resolution No. 1976-60 RES. 1976-60 requesting the State Highway Department to do a speed limit study SPEED SURVEY on I32nd Street between Cedar Avenue and Galaxie Avenue. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Mike Bassett, the Park Director, showed a plan for remodeling the locker area at the Country Club and discussed several other necessary repairs for the 1976 swimming season. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Branning, approving remodeling the locker COUNTRY CLUB area at the Apple Valley Pool & Racquet Club and making other re- REMODELING pairs as included in the 1976 budget. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Hayes, receiving the Golf Course Finan- GOLF COURSE cial Report and the Park Director's memo stating the City intends FINANCIAL to withhold $18,000.00 for liquidated damages and $4,551.00 for ITEMS staking costs from the final payment to Rehbein Brothers and authorizing the City Attorney to notify Rehbein Brothers of the City's intent. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Garrison, approving a cigarette license and APPLEBAUMS a 3.2 Off-Sale Beer License for Applebaums Food Markets, Inc. LICENSES Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, approving a 3.2 On-Sale Beer MR. D'S PIZZA license for John J. Kelly, d/b/a/ Mr. D's Pizza, on Granada Drive BEER LICENSE effective upon occupancy of the expanded restaurant area. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Branning, adopting Resolution No. 1976-61 approving the job description for Street Department Supervisor and authorizing the City Administrator to proceed with recruit- ment to fill the position. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. RES~ 1976-61 STREET DEPT. SUPERVISOR CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 28, 1976 Page - 5 The Council received notification that the Annual Meeting of the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities will be May 19th, 1976. Richard Asleson, City Administrator, has been nominated for a position on the Board of Directors of this organization. MOTION: of Hayes, seconded by Branning, adopting Resolution No. 1976-62 RES. 1976-62 authorizing the Engineer to obtain technical assistance from the STATE ASST. State of Minnesota on construction projects in 1976 for which the FOR 1976 City will reimburse the State. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Garrison, authorizing Fred Prom to attend PROM INSURANCE an insurance seminar in Brainerd June 21st to 23rd at a cost of SEMINAR $167.00. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Hayes, approving an off-site directional sign for Thompson's construction in Diamond Path Addition to be located at 147th Path and Pilot Knob Road subject to removal of the existing Trans Union sign there. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. THOMPSON DIRECTIONAL SIGN NO PARKING AREA ALONG BALDWIN DRIVE SEASONAL EMPLOYEES RES. 1976-64 PROJECT 76-3 AWARD MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Hayes, adopting Resolution No. 1976-63 designating no parking, with signs to be erected, along the south side of Baldwin Drive from Garden View Drive to the west end of the park property; a report will be made June 1st on the results of this action. Ayes - 4- Nays - 0. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Hayes, authorizing the Park Director to recruit three Park Maintenance employees, one Pool Maintenance employee, two Golf Course employees and one Tree Inspection em- ployee for the summer as budgeted. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Hayes, adopting Resolution No. 1976-64 awarding the contract for sewer and water extensions in Heritage Hills 2nd Addition, Project 76-3, to Fredrickson Excavating Co., Inc., the iow bidder, for $105,952.00. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Councilman Branning asked about the summer program for the mentally handicapped. Mike Bassett said he is reviewing applications for a Director for the program now. Councilman Branning also asked about the recruitment of a Sports Facility Manager for the ice arena. Mike Bassett said it has been narrowed down to about eight applicants and those will be interviewed this Saturday. Mike Bassett also said they are planning a "Rock Gathering" at the Golf Course on May 1st. They have asked community groups and citizens to come to the Golf Course and help pick up rocks on the fairways. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, approving the claims and bills, CLAIMS & BILLS checks numbered 1012 through 1020 and 1233 through 1311, in the total amount of $649,704.14. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Holton, to adjourn. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:53 o'clock p.m.