HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973/03/14VILLAGE OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
Minutes of the meeting of the Village Council, Village of Apple Valley, Dakota
County, Minnesota, held March 14, 1973.
PRESENT: Mayor Largen; COuncilmen Branning, Pearsall, 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. Councilman Branning gave the
invocation.
Minutes
MOTION: of Goodoien, seconded by Garrison, to approve the minutes of the meet-
ing of February 28, 1973, as written. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0; Branniug
abstaining.
MOTION: of.Garrison, seconded by Goodoien, to approve the minutes of the meet-
ing of March 7, 1973, as written. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0; Pearsall abstaining.
MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branntng, to pass Resolution 1973-34, pertain-
ing to road cost sharing policies of Dakota County, and to forward said
resolution to the County. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Gravel removal tax resolution discussed. Administrator to prepare a new draft
for the next meeting.
MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Pearsall, to pass Resolution 1973-35, reaffirm-
ing the 1969 resolution on sewer capacity in Apple Valley's system for
the Valley Community Church property in Burnsville. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
February Police Report - received.
Gross Payroll Reports for February 23 and March 9, 1973 - received.
Response from Highway Commissioner Lappegard on Cedar Avenue Bridge resolution -
received.
Public Hearing - Water and Sewer, Poppler-Cardarelle - The Mayor read the affidavit
of publication and called the hearing to order at 8:05 p.m. The Engineer des-
cribed the proposed improvement. The hearing was opened to the Council and then
to the residents present. There being no further discussion, the hearing was
declared closed at 8:40 p.m.
Public Hearing - Road Improvement, County Road 42 and Garden View Drive - The
Mayor read the affidavit of publication and called the hearing to order at 8:40
p.m. The Engineer described the proposed improvements. The Council discussed
the amount of special benefits to the adjoining properties, as they specifically
related to the Mobil and Phillips 66 property. There being no further discussion,
the hearing was closed at 8:55 p.m.
Discussion on Signal at County Road 42 and Cedar Avenue with Ken Anderson from
Dakota County. He then presented the proposed plans of the street lights and the
signals to be installed at Garden View Drive and County Road 42.
MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Branning, to pass Resolution 1973-36 ordering
project 73-41 for intersection and service road improvements at County
Road 42 and Garden View Drive. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 1 (Goodoien).
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Dakota County, Minnesota
March 14, 1973
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MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Garrison, to pass Resolution 1973-37, authorizing
Apple Valley's Project 73-41 to be coordinated with Dakota County's pro-
Ject for signal installation, and the projects be bid Jointly through
Apple Valley at the appropriate time as recommended by Robert Rosene and
Kenneth Anderson. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 1 (Goodoien).
Councilman Goodoien noted that his nay in the above two motions is because he has
not been convinced as to the extent of Village liability due to this project, con-
cerning the Mobil and Phillips 66 property.
MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Pearsall, to pass Resolution 1973-38 to authorize
the Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for Project 73-41. Ayes -
4 - Nays - 0; Goodoien abstaining.
MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Branning, to adopt Resolution 1973- 39 approving
plans and specifications for Project 73-41 and Resolution 1973-40, author-
izing the taking of bids April 10, 1973, at 2:00 p.m., with the bids to be
Joint with the County as provided in Resolution 1973-37. Ayes - 4 - Nays -
0; Goodoien abstaining.
Planning Commission
Minutes of February 21, 1973, received.
MOTION: of Garrison, reconded by Branning, to pass Resolution 1973-41 setting a
public hearing for April 4, 1973, on the rezoning and proposed planned
development for the Farquar Hills Addition. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodoien, seconded by Pearsall, to approve the Trans Union 1st Addition
final plat subject to the appropriate signing of a contract with the change
in the park noted to be listed as walkway. There will also be a separate
contract with the Carrolls and Corrigans regarding the use of their property.
Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Discussion on the Palomino Cluster 1st Addition, to be considered at the next meeting.
MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Pearsall, to approve the Apple Valley East final
plat with the stipulations as made by the Planning Commission subject to a
signed development contract. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O.
MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Goodoien, to authorize the issuance of an excavation
permit for the above. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Pearsall, to authorize the hiring of John Hawes
subject to a physical examination, to start March 19, 1973, at a salary of
$850.00 per month. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Jerry Bell reported that he and the Mayor had met with the Human Rights Cormnission
the previous evening and the Affirmative Action Program will be re-written.
MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Pearsall, to authorize the sending of Ron Nelson
to Turf Building School. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
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Dakota County Minnesota
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MOTION: of Pearsall seconded by Branning to authorize sending Tom Wahl to Tree
School. Ayea - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodoien, seconded by Pearsall, to pass Resolution 1973-42, establishing
a special Police Department fund and allocation of 1972 state aids received
for police purposes. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0,
MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Goodoien to authorize the water and sewer employees
to attend schools as outlined in the attached memo. Ayes - 5 - Nays ' 0.
MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Branning, to pass Resolution 1973-43, pertaining to
bank deposit collateral. Ayes - 5 ~ Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Pearsall to adopt Resolution 1973-44, approving plans
and specs for project 72-26 as ordered prepared by ReSolution 1972-185A;
project 73-36 as prepared by Resolution 1973-217 and project 73-40
as ordered prepared by Resolution 1973-18; to combine said projects into
project 73-36 and to adopt Resolution 1973-457 authorizing bids to be taken
on combined project 73-36 on April 17, 1973 at 2:00 p.m. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
DiscuSsion on hearing in Burnsville next Monday night on Crystal Lake outlet.
Councilman Goodoien emphasized the importance of Police and Fire Department facility
planning, considering our Comprehensive Plan, and indicated it would probably require
some engineering consultant time. The Council concurred.
Councilman Goodoien also would like the staff to look into increased znsurance benefits
for the Police Department.
MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Pearsall to pay the claims and bills check #6103
thru #6147, in the amount of $28,309.21. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0,~
MOTION: of Garrison seconded by Branning to adjourn. Unanimously carried
Adjourned at I1:10 p.m.
ATTEST:
Richard G. Asleson, Clerk
Fred J. Largen, Mayor