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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/11/1974CitY OF APPle VAIleY Dakota County Minnesota December 11, 1974 Minutes of the meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County Minnesota, held on December 11, 1974, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Largen; Councilman Branning, Cozine, Garrison and Holton; Clerk Asleson. ABSENT: None. Mayor Largen called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock p;m.' All residents attending took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Mayor Largen gave the invocation. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Cozine approving the minutes of the NOV. 26; 1974 meeting of November 26th, 1974 as written. Ayes - 5 ~- Nays,- 0 Councilman Garrison presented the concept for a neighborhood council program, now in existence in Independence, Missouri, which was first brought to his attention by Mr. Glen Gilmore. The map he had prepared showed the seven possible neighborhoods, but for now he suggested five neighborhoods with nine members on each council. This would be a method for people to become involved in their City and he gave some examples Af possible projects. Councilman Cozine made several comments on the idea and said he would like to see it implemented. Councilman Branning agreed but said he would like sorae time to absorb the information as did Councilman Holton who also said the depart- ment heads' time scheduling would need some study. MINUTES Mrs. Louise Noreen speaking for Cedar Knolls area residents, said they would encourage... adopting the program Mr. Glen Gilmore commented on the Independence, Missouri Program and recoramended the City Council express support for the program, send two representatives to Missouri to meet with officials there and appoint a committee to serve until elections could be held to implement the program. John Voss commented and said this would be the start of effectuating the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Cozine, adopting Ordinance No~ 154 ORDINANCE 154 rezoning the zoo entrance property in the Southwest corner of REZONING ZOO' Section 14 from Agricultural to various planned development ENTRANCE AREA uses as shown in the Planned Development Agreement, subject to the petitioner signing the Agreement. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Branning, approving the Planned De- ZOO ENTRANCE velopment Agreement for the zoo entrance area and authoriz- P.D. AGREE~NT lng the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 ~ Nays - O. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Cozine, granting a variance for a 7-11 STORE IN 7-11 Store in a B-4 district at 125th Street and Germane Avenue CEDAR KNOLLS subject to property owner constructing a sidewalk on the east ~ Or west side of Germane from 125th to 127th Streets; temporarily waiving platting until a request for another building permit on the balance of the property is submitted; and granting a building permit for a residentially compatible style building, as shown on a sketch. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 1 (Holton) MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Branning approving the preliminary DIAMOND PATH plat for Diamond Path Addition including the exception as an PRELIMINARY PLAT outlot, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 11, 1974 Page - 2 Staff was directed to prepare the construction agreement and final plat for Diamond Path Addition for consideration. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Holton, adopting Ordinance No. 155 amending ORDINANCE 155 Ordinance No. 92, allowing zoos as planned developments in an ZOOS ~- INSTITUTIONAL Institutional district. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Branning, authorizing the Engineer to prepare PARK -- 7-11 a grading plan for Scott Highlands Park including the 7-11 store site GRADING PLAN adjacent to the park to determine the amount of fill required. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. (The Engineer was also asked to get accurate cost estimates for moving gill from Fairgreen Avenue to 140th and Galaxie.) John and George Houston presented a staging plan for the 80-acre site at the northwest corner of County Road 42 and Pilot Nnob Road (known as the 01d Town Hall site) showing multiple dwellings and light industrial, The Mayor stated that light industrial in that area does not fit the Comprehensive Plan. Petitioners said they would agree to a base zone of M-3 but do not want to preclude industrial if the opportunity came up. The Engineer commented on the problem of providing a sewer trunk to the property which would have to go through the Trans Union property. Staff was directed to work with the petitioners and other land owners on the financial feaibility of the sewer extension. MOTION: of Cozine, seconded by Branning, setting a special Council meeting for SPECIAL MEETING 6:30 o'clock p.m. on December 18th, 1974, to consider fire truck bids DEC. 18; 1974 and any other items. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Councilman Garrison stated an informal meeting on the budget would be held December 12, 1974, at his house and it would be an open meeting. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Holton, adopting Resolution No. 1974~202 set- RES. 1974-202 ting a public hearing for January 8, 1975, at 8:00 p.m., to vacate a SET VACATION one-foot easement on certain lots in Greenleaf 2nd Addition. .Ayes - HEARING 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Cozine, adopting Resolution No. 1974-203 RES. 1974-203 Stating Apple Valley's intent to participate in the Cooperative Com- ON NOUSING & munity Funding program relating to the Housing and Community COM. DEV. ACT Development Act of 1974 and appointing Mayor Largen as the City's representative on the Ad Hoc Steering Committee. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Garrison, adopting Resolution No. 1974-204 and Ordinance No. 156 on zoning in The Woods 1st and 2nd Additions, which was not previously published. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. RES. & ORDINANCE 156 WOODS ZONING State Highway Department approvals on Galaxie Avenue and signing related to Greenleaf School were reeetved. The speed limit on Galaxie between 133rd and 135th Streets will be 30 miles per hour when children are present and pedestrian warning signs will be established with an order expiring December 31, 1975 and subject to review by the Highway Department at that time. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 11, 1974 Page - 3 Jerry Bell said the Apple Valley Country Club would like to donate its building and facilities to the City but it would include debts of approximately $1,200. The Council said it would intend to take over the building but Mr. Bell was directed to determine the costs for bringing the building up to standard, future operating costs and negotiate attorney's cost in title transfer. MOTION; of Cozine, seconded by Holt0n, approving the ambulance lease agree- AMBULANCE ment with Dakota Ambulance Service, subject to the Attorney's review LEASE AGREEMENT and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Holton, approving the purchase of 3.20 gross FIRE HALL acres at the northeast corner of County Road 42 and Hayes Road for SITE PURCHASE approximately $17,250, subject to survey, from the Carrolls for the fire hall site and authorizing the Attorney to prepare the paperwork. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. The Mayor requested staff to check a resolution adopted by the Council relating to placing property deferred from the tax rolls by the Town Board back on the tax rolls. MOTION: of Garrison seconded by Largen, making access from the new fire hall FIRE HALL HAYES onto Hayes Road and having the building face Hayes Road. Ayes - 3- ROAD ACCESS Nays - 2 (Branning and Holton). A draft of the golf course clubhouse lease agreement was received and reviewed. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Cozine, authorizing the City to become a part- APPROVING icipating member in LOGIS, approving the Joint powers agreement for LOGIS SYSTEM the accounting system and equipment and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same..Ayes - 5 ~ Nays - O. - MOTION: of Cozine, seconded by Holton approving the revised costs (as shown ALARRMSYSTEM on the attached memo) for the alarm and monitoring system previously REVISED COSTS approved. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Cozine, authorizing the installation of a BOOSTER PUMP & small booster pump and 40-gallon pressure tank by the City at a cost PRESSURE TANK of approximately $200 per home where requested by the homeowner FOR LOW WATER because of low water pressure problems as recommended by the Engin- PRESSURE HOMES eer. The system will be tried in one or two homes first and home- owners will have to maintain the system after it is installed. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Branning seconded by Cozine, authoriming hiring Robert Becka for HIRE SEASONAL rink maintenance at $4.00 per hour; Kelly Smith, George Seiman, EMPLOYEES Gerald Prettyman and Craig Westin for warming house attendants at $2.00 per hour;, and Curt Schmidt Mary Hansen and Scott Mogen for stand-by attendants at $2,00 per hour for the winter skating season. Ayes - 5 ~ Nays - O. MOTION: of Branning seconded by Cozine, authorizing Tom Whal to take a WAHL - COURSE course in arboriculture (Hort 3-076) at the University of Minnesota. AT U. OF M. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 11, 1974 Page - 4 MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Holton, authorizing Lyle Olson to attend the Golf Course Superintendents Conference in New Orleans in February, 1975. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. GOLF COURSE CONFERENCE MOTION: of Cozine, seconded by Holton, approving end of probation salary in- creases for Merlyn Olson of $33.00 per month effective Deceraber 1, 1974; Roxy McCouch and Patricia Rear of $20.00 per month effective December 1st and 15th, 1974 , respectively. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. SALARY REVIEWS The November Building, Parks and Police Reports; September 1974, Treasuruer's Report; November 29, 1974~ Gross PayrollReport and Planning Commission minutes of November 20th and December 4th, 1974, were received. MOTION: of Cozine, seconded by Holton approving the 1975 taxi cab license re- 1975 TAXI newal for the Apple Valley Cab Company for five taxis subject to LICENSE receipt of the drivers' checks by the Police Department. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Jerry Bell stated the Engineer recommends constructing the guardrail along the Galaxie Avenue pathway along with the County Road 42 pathway. The Engineer was requested to obtain prices on the posts and the steel and the City Mould possibly order the steel now for later delivery. MOTION: of Cozine, seconded by Branning, increasing the travel allowance for TRAVEL ALLOWANCE the Public Works Director to $100 monthly effective December l, 1974.' Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Cozine, seconded by Branning, to pay the claims and bills, checks numbered 12265 through 12369, in the total amount of $723,750.59. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. CLAIMS & BILLS MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Garrison, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. The meeting was adjourned at 12:20 o'clock a.m.