HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973/09/05VILLAGE OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
September 5, 1973
Minutes of the meeting of the Village Council, Village of Apple Valley, Dakota
County, Minnesota, held September 5, 1973.
PRESENT: Mayor Largem; Councilmen Branning, Garrison, Goodoien and Pearsall;
Clerk Asleson
ABSENT: None.
The Mayor called the meetimg to order at 7:03 p.m.
MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Garrison, to approve the minutes of the meeting
of August 8, 1973, as written. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0 - Goodoien and Pearsall
abstaining.
MOTION: of Goodoien, seconded by Branning, to approve the minutes of the meeting
of August 22, 1973, with the insertion of a motion passing Resolution
1973-150 directing plans and specs on 132nd Street east of Galaxie Avenue.
Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0 - Garrison and Pearsall abstaining.
July Water & Sewer Report - received.
Planning Commission minutes of August 15, 1973 - received.
Gross Payroll Report of August 24, 1973 - received.
Memo clarifying insurance bids awarded August 29, 1973 - received.
Councilman Garrison commented on a letter he received from J. P. Ryan of the United
States Postal Service designating Apple Valley's zip code as 55124 which will be
published in the zip code directories January i, 1974.
Mayor Largen commented on a letter he received changing the designation of Highway
35W to an urban section from Highway 50 to the Minnesota River.
A petition concerning pending was presented by residents in the vicinity of Findlay
Avenue and Greenleaf Trail. The Mayor read the petition and it was received into
the record. John Gretz outlined the area of the pond on a map and three alternatives
to alleviate the situation were discussed. Jerry Patrin of 13341 Greenleaf Court
was designated as spokesman for the residents. Councilman Pearsall will check into
the problem and report back to the Council.
MOTION:of Garrison, seconded by Pearsall, to amend the Agreement with Midwestern
Relay Company approved August 8, 1973, making the rent $150 per month for
the first five years, $200 per month for the second five years and $250
per month for the third five years if renewal options are exercised.
Ayes - 4 - Nays - 1 (Goodoien).
MOTION: of Goodoien, seconded by Pearsall, to approve Change Order #2 to Metro
Engineering's 1972 contract for park improvements in the amount of $160.00
deduction and accept the contract as complete. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Garrison, to approve the 1972 tennis court
contract with Metro Engineering as complete and approve check number 7276
for final payment. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
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Dakota County, Minnesota
September 5, 1973
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August 29, 1973, letter from Arthur Eaton concerning ponding in Valley Commercial
Park 2nd Addition was received. Administrator commented on the letter. Council
referred it to staff to be discussed and worked out.
MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Pearsall, to pass Resolution 1973-158 setting a
public hearing on Project 72-29 for October 10, 1973. Ayes - 5- Nays - O.
MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Branning, to pass Resolution 1973-159 ordering
improvement project 72-27, Belmont Ridge Utilities. Ayes - 5- Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Branning, to pass Resolution 1973-160 directing the
preparation of plans and specs for project 72-27, Belmont Ridge Utilities.
Ayes - 5 - Nays 0 .
MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Pearsall, to pass Resolution 1973-161, ordering
132nd Street improvements east of Galaxie, Project 73-44. Ayes - 4 -
Nays - 1 (Goodoien).
Civil Defense Ordinance was discussed and a copy of Lakeville's ordinance was reviewed.
It was referred to the Urban Affairs Committee and the Attorney for review.
MOTION: of Goodoien, seconded by Garrison, to authorize sending Civil Defense
Director to training school September 14, 1973, and pay for school and
expenses. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Garrison, to pass Resolution 1973-162, pertaining
to planned use of Revenue Sharing funds for entitlement period 4.in the
amount of $35,629.00 to be used for land acquisition for a civic site.
Ayes - 5 - Nays - O.
MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Goodoien, to authorize purchase of a reconditioned
cash register for the Liquor Store from Cash Register Sales, Inc., in the
amount of $1,270.00. Ayes - 5- Nays - O.
MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Pearsall, to pass Resolution 1973-163 cancelling
the continuation of the public hearing on 132nd Street on September 26,
1973. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Garrison, to pass Resolution 1973-164, awarding
the bid for upgrading of Ellice Trail to Alexander Construction the low
bidder in the amount of $53,575.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O.
MOTION: of Goodoien, seconded by Branning, to give approval to the Minnesota Skydivers
Club to land in Apple Valley during the Apple Valley Days celebration subject
to the Attorney's opinion regarding liability. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Councilman Pearsall commented on meeting in Burnsville about ambulance service.
MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Goodoien, to order preliminary report on an
additional well to be considered when the engineering report on a treatment
plant is considered. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O.
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Dakota County, Minnesota
September 5, 1973
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MOTION: of Goodoien, seconded by Branning, to approve the claims and bills, checks
numbered 7305 to 7360 in the amount of $354,893.73. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Branning, to approve an eight and one-half foot
variance for a garage at 926 Cortland Drive subject to Planning Commission
approval. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Goodoien, to accept the utilities in Oak Ridge
Park Addition. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodoien, seconded by Pearsall, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Fred J. Largen, Mayor
ATTEST:
Richard G. Asleson, Village Clerk