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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969/06/11 VILLAGE OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Minutes of the meeting of the Village Council, Village of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota on June 11, 1969 at 7 30 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Largen, Councilmen Branning, Pearsall, Garrison and Hollenbeck, Administrator Curtis E. Olson and Deputy Clerk. They Mayor called the meeting to order. All residents took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Pastor Jack Strom from the Mt. Olivet Assembly of God Church gave the invocation for this meeting. MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Branning, that the minutes of the meetings of May 2$, 1969 and June 1969 be approved as read. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Garrison, Pearsall and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried. The Mayor discussed with those present the water problem of Monday, June 9th and that our new sums and well will be ready approximately June 20, 1969. He listed the restrictions which have been imposed pn tK}e Village unt31 that time. Will Branning mentioned the condition of the park area near Lake Alimagnet. He urged citzens to use it as a park, not as a refuge dump or a place to chop down trees. The Police Department hhs the communication permit for their radar unit. They have started using it today. The Administrator reported that he and the Mayor met with McNamara and Roberts with regard to the calcium chloride treatment and oiling, and it has been agreed that we will split the cost. The gravel interests request that the Council con- sider the lifting of the current load limit on Galaxie Avenue so they can go up to Cliff Road. MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Branning, that we lift the four-ton load limit on Galaxie Avenue, to be reinstituted by Next spring, as recommended by the Village Engineer. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Garrison, Pearsall, and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried. There was some discussion with the Village attorney on the $60,000 escrow promised to us by Palomino Development Corporation. MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Pearsall, authorizing the attorney to write a letter to Palomino Development Corporation asking them to give us a statement, in writing agreeing to dive us the $60,000 as a prepayment, to be credited ag- ainst their assessments, after the bids are received, but before the bids are let. Those in favor, Hollenbeck, Garrison, Pearsall and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried. The administrator reported that the specs on the utilities truck have been formulated and the bid notification has been printed in the newspaper. MOTION• of Pearsall, seconded by Hollenbeck, authorizing administrative opening of bids on Wednesday, June 25, at 1:30 p. m., the awarding to be done at the reg- ular Village meeting that evening. Those in favor, Hollenbeck, Garrison, Pearsall, VILLAGE OF APPLE VALLEY Minutes of the meeting of June 11, 1969 Page 2 and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried. The painting of the crosswalks have been completed, but the County Highway Department states they have not got the proper equipment to paint the stop ahead warnings, but the Village could do this if they wish. A notice regarding the street surfacing has been distributed to the residents of North Apple Valley, at the request of the Village Enginneer. This was to notify them of the plans and warn them to keep their children away from the hot material. Copies of this will be given to the press for notification. The Administrator stated that arrangements have been made to change the boundary signs and markings on the vehicles, but they have not yet done any- thing about the Fire Department vehicles as that will be more r~ifficult. The Administrator submitted to the Council a list of salary recommendations, noting that the Utilities Commission had made certain commitments to Yvonne Jacobson and Him Heidemann, aid also recommending that the Council approve a ~20.Ob per month increase for each of of the police officers, plus a $5.00 per month increase on their clothing allowance. The Administrator also noted that it was a year April since C. Kohls had any type of increase so it was time for that. Below the recommended salary increases was a list of recommendations for additional employees. MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by CTarrison, that we accept the recommendations of the Administrator for the salary increases and the proposed new employees as presented to the Council. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Garrison, Pearsa]1 and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried. The Administrator presented to the Council a drawing of the proposed office rearrangement. MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Garrison, that we accept the Administrator's new propose. layout of the office. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Garrison, Pearsall and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried. The Administrator reported that the Metropolitan Council has prepared a staff report on the intersections of ~+2 and 35W and 35E and they-have requested that we be represented at a meeting on June 18, 1969 at 9 a. m. The Village Admin- istrator, Engineer, and Planner should attend the meeting. MOTION; of Garrison, seconded by Hollenbeck, that the Engineer be authorized to prepare the preliminary plans and cost estimates for the development of 1~+7th Street. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Garrison, Pearsall and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried. The Tresurer's report for April was furnished by Carrol Teig and the Adminis- trator presented it to the Council. The Village Inspector presented four pictures to the Council regarding the cleanup of the Dahlberg and girl scout properties. He has cleaned up quite a bit. The Mayor inquited about the tires at the Skelly Station on County Road ~+2 and Cedar Avenue and requested a second letter be written, followed by a citation, if necessary. VILLAGE OF APPLE VALLEY Minutes of the meeting of June 11, 1969 Page 3 I~ The Engineer presented a bill received from Burnsville in the amount of $33,2+0.00 for the interconnection of the sanitary sewers. He recommended payment of the same. The connection charges will be set at $160.00 for each home. The engineer submitted a letter pertaining to the division of costs policies in both Hennepin and Ramsey counties in connection with the joint cost-of the construction of county highways and also the drainage policy. He will be meeting with them soon for discussion of this. The Engineer also submitted for partial payment a bill from Erickson & Erickson for the Palomino Hills Water & Sewer Extensions. He also mentioned a drainage problem on the Neuremburg property in P,~,l..omino Hills and submitted a carbon copy of a letter concerning this. The Mayor received a letter from Killmer's Nurseries regarding a t2pped pipe and some grading which they did not believe was what it should be. The Mayor suggested the Engineer send someone over to check on this. Mr. Ulrich, Planning Commission Chairman received a letter from Robert Lawler's attorney regarding his request for a building permit. The Council has received from the Planning Commission the recommendation far denial of this permit until the land has been Platted. The attorney asked the reasons why this permit would not be granted. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, to table this matter and turn it over to the Vill'a.ge attorney. Those in favor Garrison, Hollenbeck, Pearsall and Branning. Opposed -none. Motion carried. An ordinance was prepared to clarify law and present intent regarding the matter of subdividing. The attorney submitted this to the planning Commission and Mr. Ulrich read it aloud. The Council recommended that this ordinance be returened to the Planning Commission for their approval or additions. MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Garrison, to grant a variance to Central Telephone Company to 17.-08 feet on Garden View Drive, and restricting the building to one floor on the Walnut Lane side. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Garrison, Pearsall and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried. The attorney submitted to the Council the eoatract for Scott Highlands 3rd Add- ition, which the Council had previously reviewed regarding parks, streets, curbs location of sidewalks, permance bond, signs, etc. MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Garrison, that we approve the Contract for Scott Highlands 3rd Addition, subject to the receipt of the signed agreement from Orrin Thompson regarding the limited access, and the storm sewer easement from Fischer. The plot should be signed by the Mayor and Administrator when this is done. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Garrison, Pearsall, and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried. i~ - MOTION: of Hollenbeck,, seconded by Pearsall, to have the Administrator prepare a proposed resolution for a more controlled check system for timing the collection of our hookup fees from Orrin Thompson and other developers. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Garrison, Pearsall and Branninga- opposed - non. Motion carried. VILLAGE OF APPLE VALLEY Minutes of the meeting of June 11, lg6g Page The Attorney has easement problems of Galaxie Avenue and in Palomino Hills. Mrs. Scott and John Fischer have easement problems on the west side of Galaxie and Bob Adelman and Roy Fischer on the other side of the street. He has drawn up an agreement for John Fischer and Mr. Fischer is willing to sign this after the approval of the Village Council. The attorney read the Agreement. Mrs. Scott proposes to sign the agreement if she does not have to pay her assessment of approximately 1,275.00 The attorney advised us that Mrs. Scott was probably planning to plat the property and we could condemn it at that time. The first alternative would be to have an agreement like Mr. Fischer's about the trees, and leave .her access to Galaxie Avenue. The second alternative would be to take the easement with the restricted access and pay her $500.00 for re-routing her driveway, plus the agreement on the trees. The attorney asks to be authorized to approach her on the above two points and if she does not agree he would start the condemnation proceedings. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Pearsall, that we accept the terms of the agreement drawn by our attorney between the Village of Apple Valley and Mr. John Fischer, said agreement to be executed by the Mayor and the Administrator. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Garrison, Pearsall and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Hollenbeck, that the attorney be authorized to approach Mrs. Scott with the two alternatives stated above or begin con- demnation proceedings. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Garrison, Pearsall and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried. The attorney explained that the easement problem in Palomino Hills for the sanitary sewer pipe running through four lots between Shasta Court and Yancey Court. MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Branning, that we authorize the Attorney to negotiate with the owners of these lots for a reasonable sum of compensation, and if an agreement cannot be reached we will begin condemnation proceedings. Leo Finley reported the summer program is getting along very wel. They need printing and mailing done, but have no facilities.. The Youth Advisory Committee is supplying the game portion of the ~+th of July celebration and Mr. Rice is taking care of a parade. The Valley Athletic Association has done work at the fields, it is not completed yet, but they are still working on it. Due to the lateness of the hour, the consideration for Baldwin Park has been continued until another meeting. MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Garrison, that we grant a temporary beer license for 3-2 beer to the Apple VaLtey Jaycees for the ~+th of July carnival. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Garrison, Pearsall and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried. MOTION: of He~sall, seconded by Hollenbeck, to pay the bills as presented, with the bills being reviewed as to being credited to the proper funds, plus the payment of the Erickson & Eerickson bill which was presented tonight by the Engineer. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Garrison, Pearsall and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried. c L= a tt~ i." ~;y rr VILLAGE OF APPLE VALLEY Minutes of the meeting of June 11, 1969 Page 5 ~,m ~ MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Branning to adjourn at 12:00 p.m. Those €,<< ~y in favor Hollenbeck, Garrison, Pearsall and Branning -opposed -none. Motion carried. c, Cu is E. Olson, Clerk-Administrator k ti e r va kys f .d f33: S 6:.^`~ B;e.z99 u ,y ~~~?q ~.axs PAYROLL DISBURSEMENTS JUNE 11, 1969 Marilyn Anholt $ 8.97 Gene Corrigan 270.80 James Heidemann 187.88 Yvonne Jacobson 174.60 Elliel Knutsen 239.55 Charles Kohls 287,98 Curtis E. Olsen 432.33 Joel Osterhus 330.40 John O'Toole 138.70 Charles Ross 330.42 Kenneth Rowley 233.19 Joyce Viveiros 180.40 Tom Wahl 256.64 Northwestern National Life Ins. Co. 25.16 Prudential Insurance Company 119.19 $ 3,216.21 ' GENERAL FUND DISBURSEMENTS JUNE 11, 1969 • Northwestern National Life Ins. Co. $ 12.10 Prudential Insurance Co. 82.61 Petty Cash Fund 100.50 Bloomington Sanitation, Inc. 6.00 Charles S. Berres 25.50 Urban Planning d Design, Inc. 577.50 Dakota County Electric Coop 148.38 Dakota County Tribune 79.00 Corcoran Hardware d. Impl. Co. 15.16 Linkert Landscaping, Inc. b.60 Fireside Office Supply, Inc. 32.21 St. Paul Book d Stationery Co. 6.60 Bonestroo S. Rosene, Inc. 272.47 Bonestroo ~ Rosene, Inc. 280.50 Bonestroo ~ Rosene, Inc. 1,400.00 Bonestroo d. Rosene, Inc. 4,400.00 Killmer's Northern Nurseries 17.85 A-1 Rental 6. Repair Service 7.73 Kern, Inc. 76.00 Bahls Motor and Implement, Inc. 8.70 McNamara-Vivant Contracting Co., Inc. 177.75 Fischer Sand d Aggregate Co., Inc. 65.73 Mike McPhillips 555.00 Bonestroo d. Rosene, Inc. 17.00 Skelly Oil Company 31.91 Twin Tires, Inc. 84.00 Valley Chrysler-Plymouth 63.90 Dakota County Auditor 12.50 Mobil Oil Corporation 133.22 Robert L. Erickson, M. D. 10.00 $ 8,706.42 Bonestroo d. Rosene, Inc. 71.83 Apple Valley Jaycees 15.00 $ 8,793.25 BOND FUND DISBURSEMENTS JUNE 11, 1969 • Fire Equipment Bonds First National Bank of St. Paul $ 303.00 $ 303.00 $1,135,000. Bonds - Project 1 Bonestroo d. Rosene, Inc. $ 397.63 $ 397.63 1969 Water Bonds - ~~1 Dakota County Tribune $ 27.00 Commercial West 18.00 Twin City Testing and Engineering Lab., Inc. 112.50 Austin P. Keller Constr. Co. 42,681.00 Sandstrom d. Hafner, Inc. 67,925.75 Bonestroo ~ Rosene, Inc. 1,656.62 Bonestroo ~ Rosene, Inc. 2,887.75 $115,308.62 i w UTILITIES DEPARTMENT DISBURSEMENTS JUNE 11, 1969 • Phillips Petroleum Company $ 16.63 Mobil Oil Corporation 26.02 Waldor Pump and Equipment Co. 326.39 Commissioner of Taxation 5,724.15 Bonestroo S. Rosene, Inc. 99.50 Central Telephone Company 44.45 Minnegasco 24.00 Dakota County Electric Coop 1,328.45 Bonestroo d Rosene, Inc. 85.00 Duane Nielsen 141.80 Keys We11 Drilling Co. 1,154.88 South Park Hydrant d. Pump Co. 77.10 Hawkins Chemical, Inc. 133.25 Burnsville Cesspool Service 50.00 Lyon Chemicals, Inc. 52.50 Donald W. Thompson 30.00 Paul Bacigalupo 30.00 Harlan H. Haworth 15.00 Roy D. Dunlap 30.00 John 0. Pederson 15.00 Lloyd P. LeMere 15.00 Robert M. Rice 15.00 Frank W. Anderson 15.00 Power-Process Equipment, Inc. 1,227.60 Power-Process Equipment, Inc. 1,227.60 Burnsville Printing Co. 22.00 E. K. Quehl Company 40.00 American Water Works Assn., Inc. 20.00 Davies Water Equipment Co. 99.54 Walker Process Equipment 3.20 Genz-Ryan Plumbing d Heating 53.82 Waterous Company 90.20 $ 12,233.08 CONSTRUCTION BILLS JUNE 11, 1969 Austin P. Keller Constr. Co. - Est. ~kl - Water d Sewer Extensions, Scott Highlands 3rd Addn. - 1969 Water Bond ~~1 $ 42,b81.00 Sandstrom d Hafner, Inc. - Est. ~~4 - Water d Sewer Extensions, Cedar Knolls 1st Addn. - 1969 Water Bond ~~1 67,925.75 Bonestroo d. Rosene, Inc. - Construction Supervision Palomino Hi11s Water d. Sewer Project - 1969 Water Bd. 1,656.62 Bonestroo d. Rosene, Inc. - Construction Supervision Cedar Knolls Community Water G Sewer Project - 1969 Water Bond 2,887.75 $115,151.12