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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/22/2009 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota January 22, 2009 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held January 22nd, 2009, at 8 00 o'clock p.m., at Apple Valley Municipal Center PRESENT Mayor Hamann-Roland, Councilmembers Bergman, Goodwin, and LaComb ABSENT Councilmember Grendahl. City staff members present were City Administrator Lawell, Deputy City Clerk Murphy, City Attorney Dougherty, City Engineer Manson, Finance Director Ballenger, Recreation Supervisor Bilek, Public Works Director Blomstrom, Assistant City Administrator Grawe, Parks and Recreation Director Johnson, Police Chief Johnson, City Planner Lovelace, Police Captain Marben, Police Captain Rechtzigel, Human Resources Manager Strauss, and Fire Chief Thompson. Mayor Hamann-Roland called the meeting to order at 8 00 p.m. Everyone took part m the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION of LaComb, seconded by Bergman, approving the agenda for tonight's meeting as written. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0 AUDIENCE Mayor Hamann-Roland asked if anyone was present to address the Council, at this lime, 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 m the audience wished to pull any item from the consent agenda. There were no requests. MOTION of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, approving all items on the consent agenda with no exceptions. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0 CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of January 8, 2009, as wntten. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0 MOTION of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2009-9 accepting, with thanks, the donation of cash and pnzes from vanous businesses toward sponsorship of the 2009 Mid-Winter Fest Celebration. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0 . CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota January 22, 2009 Page 2 MOTION of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2009-10 approving issuance of a lawful gambling exempt permit, by the State Gambling Control Board, to Minnesota Zoo Foundation, for use on Apri125, 2009, and waiving any waiting period for State approval. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0 MOTION of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, approving a change m manager for Blazm wings, Inc , d/b/a Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar, m connection with the On- Sale and Sunday Liquor Licenses at 14658 Cedar Avenue, naming Kevin Etheridge as General Manager; as described m the City Clerk's memo dated January 16, 2009 Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0 MOTION of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, approving issuance of a new 2009 License to Operate Filling Station to Apple Valley Marathon, LLC, d/b/a Apple Valley Marathon, 14050 Pilot Knob Road, as described m the Crty Clerk's memo dated January 16, 2009 Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0 MOTION of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, approving issuance of a new 2009 License to Sell Tobacco or Tobacco Products to Apple Valley Marathon, LLC, d/b/a Apple Valley Marathon, 14050 Pilot Knob Road, as described in the City Clerk's memo dated January 16, 2009 Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0 MOTION of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, approving the City of Apple Valley Purchasing Policy as attached to the Finance Director's memo dated January 1 S, 2009 Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0 MOTION of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2009-11 amending the Comprehensive Plan Establishing the 2009-2013 Capital Improvements Program for the Crty as attached to the Assistant Crty Administrator's memo dated January 22, 2009 Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0 MOTION of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, authorizing distribution of promotional materials for high school senior class parties as described m the Parks and Recreation Director's memo dated January 16, 2009 Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0 MOTION of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, authorizing continuation of the Commission/Commrttee Recognition Program m 2009, as described m the Parks and Recreation Director's memo dated January 16, 2009 Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0 MOTION of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, approving the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act Grant Agreement with Metropolitan Council for Cobblestone Senior Housing and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes -4-Nays-0 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota January 22, 2009 Page 3 MOTION of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, approving the reduction of financial guarantee for CVS Pharmacy (Galaxie) from $6,000 00 to $1,000 00, as listed in the Community Development Department Assistant's memo dated January 22, 2009 Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0 MOTION of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2009-12 directing the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for Project OS-290, Whitney Pond Storm Water Improvements. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0 MOTION of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, appointing Councilmember Ruth Grendahl to the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) Board of Directors. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0 MOTION of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, accepting Quarry Point Water Tower Telemetry and Electrical Controls as final and authorizing final payment on the agreement with Automatic Systems Company, in the amount of $22,994 00 Ayes -4-Nays-0 MOTION of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, accepting Furnishing and Installing a Columbarium as final and authorizing final payment on the agreement with Cold Spring Granite, m the amount of $10,000 00 Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0 MOTION of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, accepting CCTV Security System for Liquor Store No 3 as final and authonzmg final payment on the agreement with General Security Services Corporation (GSSC), m the amount of $18,170.21 Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0 MOTION of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, approving luring full time, part time, and seasonal employees as listed m the Personnel Report and addendum dated January 22, 2009 Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0 END OF CONSENT AGENDA MID-WINTER FEST 2009 Mr Randy Johnson, Mr Bilek, and Ms. Kristy Hemphill, Event Coordinator, reviewed activities planned for this year's Mid-Winter Fest celebration. Activities are scheduled at Hayes Park, Apple Valley Community Center, the Teen Center, the Senior Center, Sports Arena, and Vahleywood Golf Course. Buttons are required for admission to the events on February 7 and 8, 2009, and are for sale at various locations for $1 00 This year's button was designed by Alex Neubauer, a student from Apple Valley High School. Mr Johnson also thanked the members of the business community who support this event. • CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota January 22, 2009 Page 4 MOTION of Goodwin, seconded by LaComb, adopting Resolution No. 2009-13 proclaiming February 7 and 8, 2009, as "Apple Valley Mid-Winter Fest 2009" and encouraging citizens to support and participate m the celebration. Ayes - 4 -Nays -0 ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 155.360 -PROPERTY ADDRESS IDENTIFICATION Mr Thompson said the Fire Department participates in the Crty Housing Group which is comprised of staff members from various City departments and meets regularly to identify issues with housing and to develop strategies for dealing effectively with these issues m order to make housing safe, attractive, and livable. The Crty Housing Group has found that existing standards for property identification building address numbers vary and are difficult to enforce The Housing Group has worked with the Crty Attorney to draft language to amend the City Code to address this issue. The proposed changes will help emergency responders find addresses more easily and will help bang buildings up to a single standard for exterior address numbers. Mr Thompson gave the first reading of the ordinance amending section 155.360 regarding property address identification. Councilmember Bergman showed concern of trees blocking the house numbers and how this will be dealt with. Mr Thompson stated that the numbers must be plainly visible, and if trees and shrubs are blocking the legible view from the street or road then the numbers are not plainly visible and the resident will be notified of the concern. Mayor Hamann-Roland inquired if a resident had a tree they did not want cut or removed if the numbers could be displayed possibly on the garage Mr Thompson stated numbers may be moved away from trees and shrubs so as not to be hidden. Councilmember LaComb asked if locating addresses has been a problem in the night time. Mr Thompson stated most emergency personnel use a spotlight for night time assistance but the most concern is for color contrast of address numbers on the background color to aid in clearly identifying the emergency location. The Council accepted the first reading. The second reading will be February 26, 2009 DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS CENTER (DCC) APPOINTMENT Mr Lawell addressed the Council regarding the request by Dakota Communication Center (DCC) for the Crty to confirm the names of the elected officials that serve as the primary and • CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota January 22, 2009 Page 5 alternate members to the DCC Board of Directors. He stated originally Councilmember Bob Erickson was the City's DCC Board member and with his passing, the Council appointed Councilmember Bergman into that position. He stated Council would be seeking to appoint a representative on the DCC Board as well as an alternate position. Councilmember Bergman has indicated that he is interested m continuing to serve as the City's primary representative MOTION by Goodwin, seconded by Hamann-Roland, appointing Councilmember Bergman primary representative, and Councilmember LaComb as the alternate representative on the Dakota Communications Center Board of Directors Ayes - 4-Nays-0 URBAN AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMITTEE VACANCY Mr Lawell reviewed the City Clerk's memo dated January 16, 2009, stating Urban Affairs Advisory Committee Member Robin Curran resigned effective immediately He extended an invitation to individuals interested m serving on this Committee to submit an application to the City Clerk by February 27, 2009 MOTION of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, accepting resignation of Urban Affairs Advisory Committee Member Robin Curran. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0 MOTION of LaComb, seconded by Goodwin, authorizing receipt of applications until February 27, 2009, to fill the vacancy for the two-year term expiring March 1, 2009 Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE VACANCY Mr Lawell reviewed the City Clerk's memo dated January 16, 2009, listing applicants for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee vacancy He stated the individual appointed at the previous Council meeting was unable to accept the position. The Mayor called for nominations for the vacancy Councilmember Grendahl nominated Marian Brown, Nancy Dickey, Chris Elvrum, Darnel Monahan, Darrell Retka, and Enc Seurer There being no further nominations, the Mayor declared the nominations closed. MOTION of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, accepting the six nominations for Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0 MOTION of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, amending the previously adopted appointment process to reduce the number of candidates by selecting two fewer candidates than total names appearing on the ballot. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0 < ' CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Mirinesota January 22, 2009 Page 6 The Deputy City Clerk prepared ballots and the City Attorney distributed them to the Council who were asked to each select four names from the six nominees. After selections were made, they were talked and the City Attorney announced that four names remained. MOTION of Goodwin, seconded by LaComb, amending the previously adopted appointment process to reduce the number of candidates by selecting one fewer candidate than total names appearing on the ballot. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0 The Deputy City Clerk prepared ballots and the City Attorney distributed them to the Council who were asked to each select three names. After selections were made, they were talked and the City Attorney announced that four names still remained. MOTION of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, amending the previously adopted appointment process to reduce the number of candidates by selecting two fewer candidates than total names appearing on the ballot. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0 The Deputy City Clerk prepared ballots and the City Attorney distributed them to the Council who were asked to each select two names. After selections were made, they were tallied and the City Attorney announced that Darrell Retka received the ma~onty of votes. MOTION of Goodwin, seconded by LaComb, adopting Resolution No. 2009-14 appointing Darrell Retka to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee for a term expiring March 1, 2009 Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0 Mayor Hamann-Roland thanked all the applicants who applied and expressed interest m the position. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Mr Lawell provided update on the Metropolitan Airport Commission and how the community could be affected by the merger between Delta Airlines and Northwest Airlines. Some of the covenants, leases, and agreements that were in place between the Metropolitan Airport Commission and Northwest Airlines will need to be renegotiated as part of that acquisition. He has been attending meetings along with Mayor Hamann-Roland and Councilmember Bergman and will continue to update as time goes on. Mr Lawell stated the Dakota Communications Center (DCC) plans to celebrate their one year anniversary and an invitation is extended to the Mayor and Council to tour the facility on January 26, and again on January 30, 2009, in the afternoon and evening hours. Mr Lawell gave an update on the transition of ALF Ambulance to Allma. Alhna will begin serving the Apple Valley Lakeville Farmington area on February 1, 2009 All but one of the ALF paramedics has accepted positions with Allma. The same paramedics will be serving the area as • CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota January 22, 2009 Page 7 were previously serving. Headquarters for the operation will be Apple Valley Fire Station No 1 Service availability will remain the same. There will be two other ambulance units, one m Farmington and one m Lakeville. CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS MOTION of Goodwin, seconded by LaComb, approving the calendar of upcoming events as included in the City Clerk's memo dated January 16, 2009, and noting that each event listed is hereby deemed a Special Meeting of the City Council. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0 CLAIMS AND BILLS MOTION of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, to pay the claims and bills, check registers dated January 14, 2009, in the amount of $1,830,915 61, and January 21, 2009, in the amount of $9,153,704 85 Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0 MOTION of LaComb, seconded by Bergman, to adjourn. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0 The meeting was adjourned at 8 55 o'clock p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Jo e Murphy, Deputy Cit Cler Approved by the Apple Valley City Council on ~ d2D0~/