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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/11/1974CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 11, 1974 Minutes of the meeting of the City Council, City of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held on March 11, 1974. PRESENT: Mayor Largen; Councilmen Branning, Cozine and Goodoien; and Clerk Asleson. ABSENT: Councilman Garrison. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock p.m. Ail residents attend- ing took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Mayor Largen gave the invocation. MOTION: of Goodoien, seconded by Branning, to approve the minutes of FEB. 25, 1974 the meeting of February 25, 1974, as corrected. Ayes - 3 - MINUTES Nays - 0 (Cozine abstained). Planning Commission minutes of February 6th and 21st, 1974, were received. February Building Report was received. February Utility Report was received. MOTION: of Goodoien, seconded by Cozine, to pass Resolution No. 1974-34 RES. 74-34 setting Monday, April 15, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. as the date for GOLF COURSE opening bids on the golf course bond sale. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. BOND SALE MOTION: of Cozine, seconded by Goodoien, to pass Resolution No. 1974-35 TRAFFIC SIGN regarding traffic sign installation. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. INSTALLATION Consideration of Eagan Land Use Guide and Pennock Lane relocation easement were tabled. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Cozine, to pass Resolution No. 1974-36 RES. 74-36 regarding the transfer of capitalized interest in the park funds.INTEREST Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. TRANSFER Mr. Howard Dahlgren of Midwest Planning presented slides showing the Ma~ro Planned Development for Apple Valley. Mr. Cal Merriman, President of Macro, was also pre- sent to answer questions. After some discussion, the Council requested more information on several aspects of the proposed development: 1. Macro was asked to present a detailed layout of their commercial area. 2. Staff was asked to determine whether this might meet the Metropolitan Council guidelines for low in- come housing. 3. The Attorney was asked to give an opinion on the 15-year time period for mobile homes. 4. Staff was also asked to comment on the park locations. 5. Staff was asked to get the School District's comments on the proposal. It was also mentioned that a possible joint meeting of the Council and Planning .Commission be held for more discussion. MOTION: of Goodoien, seconded by Branning, to approve the amended lease MIDWESTERN agreement with Midwestern Relay Company for a free-standing RELAY LEASE building and tower near the water tower subject to review by the Engineer and Attorney and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Kubista appeared to discuss a building permit for their property in Section 14. John Voss located the property on the map and showed the zoo pro- perty. The Mayor stated that the Zoo Board has no power to purchase land with State funds, but the County was to acquire the land. Mr. Kubista stated the County Page 2 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 11, 1974 never made an offer to purchase the land and he would like a definite answer on what he can do with his property. The Mayor will set up a meeting with the County, the Zoo Board and Mr. Kubista. MOTION: of Goodoien, seconded by Branning, to table the above item for two weeks. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. KUBISTA STREET DEPT. EQUIPMENT PURCHASE MOTION: of Cozine, seconded by Goodoien, to authorize the purchase of a compactor for $595.00, a compressor for $3,395.00, a paving breaker with muffler for $695.00 and breaker tools and hose for $114.I5 from Road Machinery & Supply Company for the Street Department. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. The Mayor announced the appointments of Mr. R. Merle Tucker and Mr. Lee M. Lippert as Assistants to the Mayor for attending various meetings, etc. MOTION: of Goodoien, seconded by Branning, to approve a three-foot sideyard variance for a garage building permit at 975-977 Garden View Drive. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. VARIANCE 975-977 GARDEN VIEW John Gretz asked the Council to review sign permit request for Granada 4th Addition. They suggested the pylon sign be moved nearer the building and the grouping of individual signs be limited to a height of 10 feet. Councilman Branning requested the staff to further explore with the School District the concept of joint community-school programs at the new senior high school. MOTION: of Goodoien, seconded by Cozine, to pass Resolution No. 1974-37 RES. 74-37 supporting the Dakota County Bonding Bill in the legislature and DAKOTA COUNTY particularly supporting the wording of 10 percent for communi- BONDING BILL ties. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodoien, ssconded by Cozine, to pay the claims and bills, CLAIMS & checks numbered 8588 through 8681, in the total amount of BILLS $374,545.37. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodoien, seconded by Cozine, to adjourn. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.