HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/23/2016 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
June 23, 2016
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota,
held June 23, 2016, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., at Apple Valley Municipal Center.
PRESENT: Mayor Hamann-Roland; Councilmembers Bergman, Grendahl, and Hooppaw.
ABSENT: Councilmember Goodwin.
City staff inembers present were: City Administrator Lawell, City Clerk Gackstetter, City
Attorney Hills, City Engineer Anderson, Police Captain Bermel, Parks and Recreation Director
Bernstein, Planner Bodmer, Assistant City Administrator Grawe, Human Resources Manager
Haas, Finance Director Hedberg, Community Development Director Nordquist, Police Chief
Rechtzigel, and Public Works Director Saam.
Mayor Hamann-Roland called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Everyone took part in the
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Bergman, removing item 4.F -Adopt Resolution in
Support of Dakota County's Community Development Agency's Use of Tax
Increment Financing (TIF) Assistance for Valley Bluffs Senior Apartments
(Preliminary Platted as Hudson Division), adding item 4.T - Apple Valley Ford
Expansion, and approving the agenda for tonight's meeting, as amended. Ayes -
4 -Nays - 0.
AUDIENCE
Mayor Hamann-Roland asked if anyone was present to address the Council, at this time, on any
item not on this meeting's agenda. No one requested to speak.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Hamann-Roland asked if the Council or anyone in the audience wished to pull any item
from the consent agenda.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, moving consideration of item 4.J -Adopt
Resolution Approving Hudson Division Final Plat, Development Agreement, and
Planned Development Agreement(Valley Bluffs Senior Apartments)to the
regular agenda, and approving all remaining items on the consent agenda. Ayes -
4 -Nays - 0.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, approving the minutes of the regular meeting
of June 9, 2016, as written. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0.
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MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, adopting Resolution No. 2016-111
accepting, with thanks, the donation of$125.00 from Mary Ragitsch, for use by
the Parks and Recreation Department. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, authorizing issuance of a 1 to 4 Day
Temporary On-Sale Liquor License to App1e Valley Villa Apartments, by
Minnesata Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division, for use on
August 11, 2016, in Fireside Dining Room (Sth Floor), 14610 Garrett Avenue, as
described in the City Clerk's memo. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, continuing the public hearing on the issuance
of revenue bonds by Public Finance Authority and Plan of Finance for PHS Apple
Valley Senior Housing, Inc.,to July 14, 2016. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, adopting Resolution 2016-112 for Tax
Increment Financing (TIF) Project Area consistent with Special Legislation.
Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, adopting Resolution No. 2016-113 setting a
public hearing, at 7:00 p.m., on July 14, 2016,to consider vacating a portion of
park, sidewalk,trail and drainage and utility easement over and across Outlot G,
Cobblestone Lake Commercial3rd Addition. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, authorizing temporary parking at Kelley Park
for special City-hosted events, as described in the Police Captain's memo. Ayes -
4 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, adopting Resolution No. 2016-114
approving the final plat and Development Agreement for Cortland Fifth Addition,
and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, approving the Drainage and Utility Easement
Agreement and Non-Exclusive License Agreement for Lot 1, Block 1, Parkside
Village Gabella, located at 6904 Gabella Street W., as attached to the Planner's
memo. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, adopting Resolution No. 2016-115 awarding
the agreement for Project 2016-106, 2016 Micro Surfacing, to Asphalt
Technologies Corporation, in the amount of$490,258.21. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, approving the Water Quality Improvement
Cost Share Program Agreement with Jamell Tidwell and Karri Abbott for
raingarden and native garden at 188 Garden View Drive, in the amount not to
exceed $500.00 per project, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the
same. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0.
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Dakota County, Minnesota
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MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, approving the Water Quality Improvement
Cost Share Program Agreement with Thomas E. Herberg and Ariane G. Herberg
for raingarden at 887 Redwood Drive, in an amount not to exceed $500.00, and
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, approving the Water Quality Improvement
Cost Share Program Agreement with William Kellum and Patricia Kellum for
raingarden at 8581 Holland Avenue, in an amount not to exceed $500.00, and
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, authorizing the purchase of a trailer-mounted
crash attenuator,to be utilized by the Public Works Street and Utility Divisions,
in the amount of$26,853.00, as described in the Public Works Superintendent-
Utilities memo. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, approving Change Order No. 3 and 4 to the
agreement with Marco Technologies, LLC, for Mitel Network Phone System, in
the amount of an additional $5,640.42. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, approving hiring the full time,part time and
seasonal employees, retirement of employees, and resignation of employees, as
listed in the Personnel Report dated June 23, 2016. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman,to pay the claims and bills, check registers
dated June l, 2016, in the amount of$465,565.98; and June 8, 2016, in the
amount of$985,992.74. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, approving the agreement with Apple Autos
Properties, Inc., for private installation of public infrastructure related to Project
2016-159, Apple Valley Ford Third Addition, and authorizing the Mayor and City
Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, authorizing issuance of a Footing and
Foundation Permit with Apple Autos Properties, Inc., for Apple Valley Ford
Third Addition as described in the Building Official's memo. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
HUDSON DIVISION (VALLEY BLUFFS SENIOR APARTMENTS�
Councilmember Grendahl inquired if there was a deadline that the City must consider in
connection with the request for the Hudson Division final plat, Development Agreement, and
Planned Development Agreement.
City Attorney Hills responded.
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MOTION: of Grendahl to table approval of the Hudson Division final plat, Development
Agreement, and Planned Development Agreement. Motion failed due to lack of a
second.
Councilmember Hooppaw said there are no changes to what was previously approved and he
does not want to hold up the applicant if they wish to proceed without any financial assistance.
He noted the items on agenda this evening do not obligate the City.
Councilmember Grendahl asked the developer if they would proceed with the project without
assistance.
Mr. Ron Mehl, Senior Developer with Dominium, responded that it is financially unfeasible to
do this development without assistance.
Discussion followed.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Bergman, adopting the resolution approving the final
plat and Development Agreement for Hudson Division and planned Development
Agreement (Valley Bluffs Senior Apartments), and authorizing the Mayor and
City Clerk to sign the same.
Discussion continued.
Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 2 (Hooppaw and Bergman) -Nays - 2
(Hamann-Roland and Grendahl).
Mr. Ron Mehl said maybe there is another financing option and added he believes this is a
separate issue.
Councilmember Bergman invited the applicant to continue to work with staff if necessary.
Discussion resumed.
TCF BANK AT MOUNT OLIVET ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Ms. Bodmer reviewed the request by Mount Olivet Assembly of GodJTCF Bank for approval of
a Comprehensive Plan amendment, rezoning, a subdivision by preliminary plat, variances, and a
site plan review/building permit authorization to construct a 2,400 sq. ft. bank on the southwest
corner of Cedar Avenue and 152nd Street W. On May 4, 2016, the Planning Commission voted
unanimously to recommend approval of this project. On May 12, 2016,the City Council
authorized submission of the Comprehensive Plan amendment to the Metropolitan Council. The
Metropolitan Council has since replied with its approval and the City Council can now take final
action.
Discussion followed.
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Mr. Mike Kraft, of Mike Kraft Architects representing TCF Bank, commented on the possibility
of public art.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, adopting Resolution No. 2016-116
approving an amendment to the Land Use Map of the 2030 Comprehensive Guide
Plan changing the designation of Lot 2, Block 1, Mount Olivet Second Addition
(as preliminary platted) (14201 Cedar Avenue), from"INS" (Institutional)to "C"
(Commercial), as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes -4 -Nays -
0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl,passing Ordinance No. 1011 rezoning Lot 2,
Block l, Mount Olivet Second Addition(as preliminary platted), from"P"
(Institutional)to "LB" (Limited Business). Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2016-117
approving the preliminary plat of Mount Olivet Second Addition, with conditions
as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Hooppaw, adopting Resolution No. 2016-118
� approving a 40 ft. building setback variance from Cedar Avenue, a 5 ft. parking
lot setback variance from the south property line, and a variance reducing the
number of parking spaces from 16 to 3 to allow construction of a 2,400 sq. ft.
bank on Lot 2, Block l, Mount Olivet Second Addition(as preliminary platted),
as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, adopting Resolution No. 2016-119
approving the site plan and authorizing issuance of a building permit for
construction of a 2,400 sq. ft. bank with drive-thru on Lot 2, Block 1, Mount
Olivet Second Addition(as preliminary platted), with conditions as recommended
by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0.
COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Lawell congratulated Police Officer Mike Eliason on his retirement.
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Hooppaw, approving the calendar of upcoming events
as included in the Deputy City Clerk's memo, and noting that each event listed is
hereby deemed a Special Meeting of the City Council. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0.
. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, to adjourn. Ayes -4 -Nays - 0.
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The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 o'clock p.m.
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