HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972/08/02VILLAGE OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
Minutes of the meeting of the Village Council, Village of Apple Valley, Dakota
County, Minnesota, held August 2, 1972.
PRESENT: Mayor Largen; Councilmen Branning, Garrison, Pearsall and Hollenbeck;
(Hollenbeck attended at 8:00 p.m.) and Clerk Asleson
ABSENT: None.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:40 oclock p.m.
Mayor noted a letter received by the Council from Eagan Township on the question
of a southerly location for an airport. Councilman Garrison stated he had talked
with some members of the Eagan Board and Apple Valley will be kept up-to-date on
any further developments through Councilman Garrison.
July 28, 1972, Gross Payroll Report - received.
Mayor announced that Village fire insurance classification has been dropped from a
Class 8 rating to a Class 6 rating which will mean lower fire insurance rates for
residents as of August 1, 1972.
The Mayor announced the State Banking Commission has approved the charter for the
Apple Valley Bank and action is pending by the Federal Deposit Insurance Commission.
Problem of increased refuse collection rates was discussed. Bruce Ranck of Bloomington
Sanitation presented the haulers' point of view.
MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, to have the Adminstrator write a letter
of reprimand to refuse haulers for citing Ordinance No. 112 as reason for
rate increase and also to investigate the possibilities of municipal and
contract garbage pick up. Ayes - 4, Nays - 0.
Councilman Hollenbeck attended at this time.
Public hearing - Apple Valley Baptist Church - Rezoning. The Mayor called the
hearing to order at 8:07 p.m. and read the affidavit of publication. All persons
having an opportunity to be heard as per the attachment, the hearing was closed at
8:13 p.m.
Public Hearing - Leanin Tree Proposal - Rezoning. The Mayor called the hearing to
order at 8:15 p.m. and noted the affidavit of publication (lengthy description.)
The Mayor also stated that items coming to public hearing are for response and are
definitely not endorsed by the Council at hearing time. All persons having an
opportunity to be heard as per the attachment, the hearing at 10:55 p.m. was con-
tinued to September 6, 1972, at 8:00 p.m. for further consideration.
Public Hearing - Cobblestones Proposal - Rezoning. The Mayor called the hearing
to order at 11:13 p.m. and read the affidavit of publication. All persons having
an opportunity to be heard as per the attachment, the hearing was declared closed
at 12:43 a.m.
VILLAGE OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County Minnesota
MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Pearsall, to accept the Planning Commission's
recommendation and approve a building permit for Granada Shopping Center
3rd addition subject to (a) a variance for a 20-foot setback along 147th
Street and zero setback along south property line; (b) setting a hearing
date for vacation of Granada Avenue in that area; (c) planning and develop-
ment of a Mall area within the new addition; and (d) submission of building
plans for an office building east of the new addition by the developer.
Excavation may begin now. Ayes - 5, Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Pearsall, to combine the Village insurance policies
in a three-year package except the liquor endorsement which would be for
one year and except the workmen's compensation, disability policy for fire-
men and fidelity bonds for emplyees, with CNA Insurance for the low quote
of $8,112.00 effective August 4, 1972, subject to the Adminstrator checking
on a rate guarantee. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Branning, to purchase a new IBM Selectric II
typewriter for the Village Hall office at a cost of $567.00. Ayes - 4 -
Nays - 1 (Hollenbeck).
MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Garrison, to hire Maddox Golf Course Builders
to do a study of golf course site and routing plan for a cost of $1,500.00
payable from the park dedication fund which will be paid back should the
golf course be built. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 1 (Branning).
MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Garrison, to increase the salary of Richard G.
Asleson as recommended by the Council to $1,250 per month effective July
16, 1972. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Garrison, to increase the salary of John Gretz
as recommended by the Council to $1,292 per month effective August 1, 1972.
Ayes - 5 - Nays - O.
MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Pearsall, to pay the claims and bills, check
numbers 4582 thru 4615, in the amount of $268,188.15. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O.
MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Pearsall, to adjourn. Unanimously carried.
Adjourned at 1:30 a.m.
ATTEST:
Richard G. Asleson, Village Clerk
Fred J. Largen, Mayor