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Home My WebLink About02/11/1974CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Minutes of the meeting of the City Council, City of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held February 11, 1974. PRESENT: Mayor Largen; Councilmen Branning (attended at 9:40 p.m.), Garrison, and Goodoien; Clerk Asleson. ABSENT: None. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All residents attending took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Mayor Largen gave the invocation. MOTION: of Goodoien, seconded by Garrison, to approve the minutes of the meeting of January 23rd, 1974, as written. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. Annual 1973 Police Report was received. January 25,1974, Gross Payroll Report was received. January Park Report was received. Notice of Legislative Action Conference on February 28, 1974, was received. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Goodoien, to pass Resolution 1974-12 prohibiting parking along the north side of the service road of County Road 42 in the commercial area. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Goodoien, to pass Resolution 1974-13 including the Mayor and Council members in City Workmen's Compensation Insurance coverage. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodoien, seconded by Garrison, to pass Resolution 1974-14 changing the deposit collateral with the amount remaining the same at the First State Bank of Rosemount. Ayes - 3- Nays - 0. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Goodoien, to pass Resolution 1974-15 approving the plans and specifications for Deep Well #5. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodoien, seconded by Garrison, to pass Resolution 1974-16 ordering advertisement for bids for Deep Well #5 to be opened March 18, 1974, at 2:00 p.m. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Goodoien, to pass Resolution 1974-17 objecting to the actions of the Dakota County Board in the distribution of the 1973 road and bridge funds. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. Action on proposed Metro Open Space Legislation was tabled until more information on financing of the program was obtained. Jim Nelson presented a plan for retrieval of maps and plans via 35 millimeter film and a slide projector. It was decided staff should meet with Mr. Nelson and the Mayor to determine any other uses for the equipment before further consideration. MOTION: Of Goodoien, seconded by Garrison, to authorize staff to proceed with negotiation of the purchase of two acres of land in the area of Hayes Road and County Road 42 for an additional Fire Hall and examine financing possibilities for the building. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. Page 2 City of Apple Valley Dakota County, Minnesota February 11, 1974 Greenleaf Phase III Utilities Agreement - tabled. Mr. Lloyd Wetenkamp of Metro Cable was present. The Clerk reviewed the background of Metro Cable's progress since the franchise was granted. Councilman Goodoien questioned the proposed time table for construction in Apple Valley and is going to meet with Mr. Wetenkamp to have some of his questions answered. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Goodoien, to approve the contract with the Metropolitan Sewer Board providing for repayment of $15,025.94 deferment with interest at 5.75%. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Garrison, seocnded by Largen, to authorize the Engineer to make a preliminary alignment and grade study of Galaxie Avenue and Fairgreen Avenue along the Zoo boundaries. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. Water service alternates for the Zoo site were discussed. It was determined a formal agreement would be needed between Apple Valley and the Zoo when the method of service was finally decided. The review of the Tenold Planned Development at Cedar and proposed 38 was tabled. The Diamond Path Village Center was discussed. Erwin Ulrich outlined the area and showed where the Planning Commission recommended placing the aommercial area on the Trans Union property because of a more centrally located position. Howard Dahlgren of Midwest Planning presented the Macro proposal. They were asked to present their original plan along with their single family plan at the next meeting. (Councilman Branning attended at this time). Mr. MacGregor of Standard 0il Company presented his company's plans for an addition to the Standard Car Wash. Staff was directed to set a public hearing because the addition would change the use to a service station. MOTION: of Goodoien, seconded by Branning, to approve a building permit for Burger King Restaurant at County Road 42 and Cedar subject to: 1. recording of a Registered Land Survey designating Tract A as petitioner's property and Tract B as road right-of-way with Tract B deeded to the City; 2. submission of a sign plan for approval before erection of sign; 3. an agreement between petit- ioner and Apple Valley that access roads to County Road 42 and Cedar would be removed after the service road is constructed; and 4. parapet shall not be internally lighted and shall be of rough-sawn cedar or similar material to match cedar shake mansard roof. Ayes - 4- Nays - 0. Request for a building permit for a clubhouse at the Watrud Golf Course was held until an actual, detailed, color plan is submitted. MOTION: of Goodoien, seconded by Branning, to approve a building permit for a swimming pool at the Cedar Knolls Apartments. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodoien, seconded by Branning, to approve a storm sewer easement on Lot 5, Block 2, Valley Commercial Park 1st Addition and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Page 3 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota February 11, 1974 Council directed staff and Engineer to meet with Mr. Levine concerning landscaping and completion of the service road along his property. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Garrison, to approve a tax abatement for the City's Westview Park property. Ayes - 4 - Nays - O. Lakeside Meadows Utility bids were tabled. Engineer presented a preliminary report on sewer, water and street improvements for Grohoski-Topper property north of Cimarron Road. The preliminary report was to be given to the property owners and they would have to make a decision on whether to replat the property. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Goodoien, to approve the purchase of a 1973 Roof mower for $2,495.00 and a trailer for $550.00 for'the park department. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodoien, seconded by Garrison, to approve the agreement with McMenomy, Hertogs, & Fluegel for legal services effective 1-1-74 @ $35.00 per hour, subject to the receipt of a statement that the increase meets the cost of living control guidelines. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. The Clerk read a letter from the Police Chief to Mrs. R. J. Bender thanking her for a donation to the Police Department. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Garrison, to authorize attendance of Kirk Hawes at the M.F.O.A. Seminar at Hill City, Minnesota, on April 17, 18 and 19, 1974. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodoien, seconded by Branning, to authorize attendance of Richard Asleson and Kirk Hawes at the Conference fdr Municipal Clerks and Finance Officers at the Holiday Inn Central March 6, 7 and 8, 1974. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Goodoien, to authorize attendance of Jerry Bell at a Golf Course Seminar at Wheeling, West Virginia, March 10 through 14, 1974. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodoien, seconded by Branning, to approve the 1974 taxi cab license renewal for Mrs. Ruth Young. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, to reduce the amount of retainage on the Valley Commercial Park street project from $5,000 to $1,000 by Fischer Sand & Aggregate. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Mayor Largen read a letter from the William Schmitz family stating their appreciation for the work the City Council has done. The Mayor also read a letter from Fred Gerger of the Valley Trailblazers Snowmobile Club thanking the Police Department and especially Officer Tom Ingram for help in the March of Dimes marathon ride. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Goodoien, to pay the claims and bills, checks numbered 8377 through 8510, in the total amount of $191,004.04. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Page 4 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota February 11, 1974 MOTION: of Goodoien, seconded by Garrison, to adjourn. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. The meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m. Fred J. Largen, Mayor ATTEST: Rihard G. Asleson, City Clerk