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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/14/2002CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 14, 2002 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held March 14th, 2002, at 8:00 o’clock p.m., at Apple Valley Municipal Center. PRESENT: Mayor Hama nn-Roland; Councilmembers Erickson, Grendahl, and Sterling. ABSENT: Councilmember Goodwin. City staff members present were: City Administrator Lawell, City Clerk Mueller, City Attorney Hills, City Engineer Gordon, Finance Director Ballenger, Assistant Planner Bodmer, Assistant to the Administrator Grawe, Public Works Director Heuer, Parks and Recreation Director Johnson, Police Chief Johnson, Community Development Director Kelley, City Planner Lovelace, and Human Resources Manager Strauss. Mayor Hamann-Roland called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. Everyone took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, 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 was present to speak. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, moving consideration of lease of the old City Hall building 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 Sterling, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of February 28th, 2002, as written. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, proclaiming April 7 through 14, 2002, as “Days of Remembrance” in memory of victims of the Holocaust; and urging citizens to strive to overcome intolerance and indifference through learning and remembrance. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2002-33 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, adopting approving issuance of a lawful gambling exempt permit, by the State Gambling Control CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 14, 2002 Page 2 Board, to the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce, for use on May 2, 2002, at Rascal’s Bar & Grill, 7721 West 147th Street; and waiving any waiting period for State approval. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, receiving the Police Department’s memo, dated March 8, 2002, with an update on the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program being promoted to encourage local businesses to obtain the units. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, approving the Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement Establishing the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority and its Bylaws, as attached to the Community Development Director’s memo dated March 8, 2002, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2002-34 MOTION: of Grendahl , seconded by Sterling, adopting approving the Vermilion River Storm Water Management Memorandum of Understanding, related to the proposed expansion of the Empire Treatment Plant, as attached to the Public Works Director’s memo dated March 14, 2002, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, approving reduction of financial guarantees for: Regatta 3rd, from $1,145,392.00 to $661,004.00; Regatta 3rd NRMP, from $25,625.00 to $10,000.00; and Cedar Marketplace, from $22,000.00 to 0. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2002-35 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, adopting approving plans and specifications for Project 98-418, Galaxie Avenue Widening North of 140th Street to 130th Street, and authorizing advertising for receipt of bids, at 2:00 p.m., on April 18, 2002. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2002-36 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, adopting approving plans and specifications for Project 01-165, 2002 Street Maintenance Program, and authorizing advertising for receipt of bids, at 2:00 p.m., on April 18, 2002. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, approving an Agreement for Concrete Removal and Replacement Services with Minnesota State Curb and Gutter, Inc., as attached to the Public Works Supervisor’s memo dated March 11, 2002, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, appr oving an Agreement for Colored and Stamped Concrete Removal and Replacement Services with Klein Underground, CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 14, 2002 Page 3 LLC, at the rate of $9.10 per square foot, as attached to the Public Works Supervisor’s memo dated March 11, 2002, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, approving an Agreement for Decorative Concrete Sealing Services with Budget Sandblasting & Painting, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $4,950.00, as attached to the Public Works Supervisor’s memo dated March 11, 2002, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, approving an Agreement for Reconditioning Ring Route Light Poles with Budget Sandblasting & Painting, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $23,100.00, as attached to the Public Works Supervisor’s memo dated March 11, 2002, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, approving the 2002 Goals for City Departments, as attached to the Assistant to the City Administrator’s memo dated March 14, 2002. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, approving hiring the part-time and seasonal employees as listed in the Personnel Report dated March 14, 2002. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, authorizing the City Administrator to sign the Inclusionary Housing Service Availability Charge Waiver Application to the Metropolitan Council for reduced sewer availability charges for Pennock Place Senior Housing, as attached to the Assistant Planner’s memo dated March 14, 2002. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA TEMPORARY LEASE OF CITY HALL BUILDING Mr. Lawell reviewed the memo dated March 14, 2002, describing a proposed temporary lease of the old City Hall building to Community Action Council. Long-term lease or sale of the building is still being explored; but, because the building is vacant, the insurance premium on it will increase by about $21,000. The option of locating some City employees to the building was explored, but did not seem to be practical. Community Action Council would have potentially two employees officing in part of the building. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 14, 2002 Page 4 Councilmember Sterling expressed concern about extra maintenance costs and wear and tear if Community Action Council uses the building for client visits and public-type uses. Mr. Lawell said restriction of those uses could be a condition of the lease if the Council desires. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Hamann-Roland, directing the City Attorney to prepare a short-term lease for part of the old City Hall building with Community Action Council as described in the Assistant to the City Administrator’s memo dated March 14, 2002, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. DODD BOULEVARD VACATION Mr. Lovelace reviewed his memo dated March 8, 2002, describing proposed vacation of part of Dodd Boulevard, east of Pilot Knob Road, in Cobblestone Lake development. The house on the west side of Apple Valley East Park is occupied and a vehicle turn-around will be installed for the property to maintain access to the east. The landowner is requesting closure of the road to remove the roadbed and mine the area. It will be closed until 2004 to coincide with reconstruction of Pilot Knob Road. When it reopens, Dodd Boulevard will be realigned to the north and connect to Pilot Knob Road at the half section line of Section 36. Resolution No. 2002-37 MOTION: of Ster ling, seconded by Erickson, adopting setting a public hearing, at 8:00 p.m., on April 11, 2002, to consider vacating approximately one-fourth mile of Dodd Boulevard, east of Pilot Knob Road, in the Cobblestone Lake development. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Sterling, approving closing Dodd Boulevard from west of Dunbar Avenue to Pilot Knob Road from March 18, 2002, until fall of 2004 subject to installation of a vehicle turn-around, to standards approved by the City, at 15450 Dodd Boulevard; as described in the City Planner’s memo dated March 8, 2002. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. HAWTHORNE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT Ms. Bodmer reviewed the Planning Commission recommendation on Hawthorne multiple residential planned development located south of 157th Street between Galaxie and Foliage Avenues. The 42.7-acre site is proposed to be developed with 374 condominium and townhouse dwelling units. An approximately two-acre storm water pond will be constructed on the site and be designed with two feet of infiltration area. The pond will hold water below that level. Chris Enger, of Ryland Homes, described designs of the homes proposed and street and parking layouts. He described architectural details and showed schematics of the building facades. The different housing types will be grouped in five neighborhoods within the subdivision. A carriage townhome design will be introduced as a new product. Some of these homes are currently being CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 14, 2002 Page 5 constructed in Shakopee and he invited the Council to view them. The grade level homes will have patios and other homes will have decks. Larry Frank, of Arcon Development, commented on site development and the opportunity for incorporating the infiltration pond into the site design. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, directing Staff to prepare a planned development ordinance and agreement for rezoning the site identified as Hawthorne multiple residential development, as recommended by the Planning Commission, for approval at a subsequent meeting. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2002-38 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Erickson, adopting approving the preliminary plat of Hawthorne Addition, located south of 157th Street between Galaxie and Foliage Avenues, with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2002-39 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, adopting approving the site plan and authorizing issuance a building permit to allow construction of 374 condominium/townhouse dwelling units in Hawthorne Addition, with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2002-40 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Sterling, adopting ordering the City Engineer to prepare a preliminary engineering feasibility report for Project 01- 163, Hawthorne Utility and Street Improvements. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM Mr. Kelley reviewed his memo dated March 11, 2002, concerning the City’s participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. The last time participation was considered there was little benefit to the residents and the insurance had many exclusions regarding basements and walkouts. The program has changed and includes reduced cost for coverage in communities with low flood risk. In order to participate, the City must adopt a resolution and ordinance concerning requirements it uses to ensure buildings are constructed at elevations reasonably safe from flooding. The requirements mirror development practices already being done by the City. Resolution No. 2002-41 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, adopting stating the City’s intent to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program and take such actions as are reasonably necessary to carry out the objectives of the program. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, waiving a second reading and passing Ordinance No. 710 amending the City Code by adding Chapter 156 “Floodplain CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 14, 2002 Page 6 Control”, establishing criteria for reasonable protection of property and buildings from the potential of flooding or flood-related erosion. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. COMMUNICATIONS & CALENDAR The Council received a memo dated March 11, 2002, with a calendar listing upcoming events. Mayor Hamann-Roland noted that the memorial service for Carolyn Rodriguez will be held at Macalester College, on March 15, 2002, at 3:00 p.m. The MVTA will be operating a bus to the service leaving the Transit Station at 1:45 p.m. Ms. Rodriguez represented the City on the Metropolitan Council and in the Legislature. CLAIMS AND BILLS MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, to pay the claims and bills, check registers dated March 6, 2002, in the amount of $4,228,301.24; and March 14, 2002, in the amount of $2,070,618.25. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, to adjourn. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 o’clock p.m.