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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/08/2002CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 8, 2002 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held August 8th, 2002, at 8:00 o’clock p.m., at Apple Valley Municipal Center. PRESENT: Mayor Hama nn-Roland; Councilmembers Erickson, Goodwin, Grendahl, and Sterling. ABSENT: None. City staff members present were: City Administrator Lawell, City Clerk Mueller, City Attorney Dougherty, City Engineer Gordon, Finance Director Ballenger, Assistant Planner Bodmer, Assistant to the City Administrator Grawe, Public Works Director Heuer, Parks and Recreation Director Johnson, Police Chief Johnson, Community Development Director Kelley, Police Captain Lohse, and Human Resources Manager Strauss. Mayor Hamann-Roland called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. Everyone took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, approving the agenda for tonight’s meeting as amended. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. AUDIENCE Mayor Hamann-Roland asked if anyone was present to address the Council, at this time, on any item not on this meeting’s agenda. No one was present to speak. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, approving all items on the consent agenda with no exceptions. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of July 25th, 2002, as written. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2002-146 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, adopting approving issuance of a lawful gambling exempt permit, by the State Gambling Control Board, to Apple Valley Firefighters’ Relief Association for use on September 14, 2002, at Fire Station No. 1, and waiving any waiting period for State approval. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 8, 2002 Page 2 Resolution No. 2002-147 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, adopting approving issuance of a lawful gambling exempt permit, by the State Gambling Control Board, to Apple Valley Area Ducks Unlimited #185, for use on September 18, 2002, at 14521 Granada Drive, and waiving any waiting period for State approval. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2002-148 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, adopting approving issuance of a lawful gambling exempt permit, by the State Gambling Control Board, to The School of Environmental Studies Education Foundation, for use on October 8, 2002, at 12155 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, and waiving any waiting period for State approval. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, authorizing issuance of a party permit to Tim Stone, 4221 - 40th Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota, for a picnic at Alimagnet Park, pursuant to City Code Section 95.03(G)(1), valid on August 10, 2002, only. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, authorizing issuance of a Temporary On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License to Apple Valley American Legion, Post 1776, for use on September 14, 2002; at Fire Station No. 1, 15000 Hayes Road. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, approving designation of Randy N. Ehlers as Manager for D & D of Minnesota, Inc., d/b/a Famous Dave’s BBQ Shack, in connection with its on-sale beer and wine licenses, at 7593 West 147th Street, as described in the City Clerk’s memo dated August 5, 2002. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, authorizing issuance of a Hobby Kennel Permit to Lisa G. Jones, at 7608 West 157th Street, Unit D; to allow keeping up to four adult dogs under 20 pounds each, as described in the City Clerk’s memo dated August 5, 2002. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2002-149 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, adopting authorizing opening an additional safe deposit box, at Anchor Bank, designated for storage of computer network tapes with access limited to the Police Captain and Information Technology personnel. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2002-150 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, adopting establishing fire lanes on both sides of the interior roadway serving Boulder Ridge Apartments, 12625 through 12695 Germane Avenue (Cedar Homes 1st Addition), and directing installation of signage as recommended by the Fire Marshal in his memo dated August 1, 2002. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 8, 2002 Page 3 MOTION: of Good win, seconded by Sterling, approving the Letter of Understanding with the League of Minnesota Cities for participation in preparation of a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Guide Plan, at a cost not to exceed $5,000.00, as attached to the Public Works Director’s memo dated August 8, 2002, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2002-151 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, adopting approving Traffic Signal Maintenance and Energy Agreement No. 82865M with MnDOT, Dakota County and the City of Burnsville for signals at County Road 11 ramps at I-35E, as attached to the Public Works Director’s memo dated July 25, 2002, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, approving release of the financial guarantee for GM Homes Office Building Natural Resources Management Permit, from $8,312.50 to 0. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2002-152 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded b y Sterling, adopting appointing the individuals listed in the document to serve as judges for the September 10, 2002, Primary Election and setting their rate of pay at $7.55 per hour and supervisors pay at $8.50 per hour. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, approving hiring the part-time employee listed in the Personnel Report dated August 5, 2002. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA CENTRAL VILLAGE SMALL AREA PLAN Mr. Kelley reviewed his memo dated August 5, 2002, describing a proposed contract with Metropeligo for consultant services on the Central Village Small Area Plan. This contract will complete the process of developing detailed design guidelines and final marketing analysis for the approximately 65-acre area in the southeast quadrant of County Road 42 and Cedar Avenue. The City obtained a matching grant of $30,000 from the Metropolitan Council to assist with the work. The City’s share will be split between $15,000 in cash outlay and $15,000 in-kind services. A meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2002, to begin work on development and design issues that will affect provision of City public services in the area. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, approving the Agreement with Me tropeligo for Central Village Design Guidelines/Marketing Study Services, at a cost not to exceed $45,000.00, as attached to the Community Development Director’s memo dated August 5, 2002, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 8, 2002 Page 4 REVISED ALF AMBULANCE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT Mr. Lawell reviewed his memo dated August 5, 2002, describing proposed revisions to the Joint Powers Agreement to provide ambulance service among the Cities of Apple Valley, Lakeville, and Farmington. Notable changes include establishment of a Management Committee comprised of City Administrators from the three Cities along with the Apple Valley Police Chief, Lakeville Finance Director, and Farmington Human Resources Director. The Committee will be responsible for administration of the ambulance service and reviewing claims for payment consistent with the Board’s adopted budget. The Board will continue to consist of three primary voting members, who are members of the Council of each City, and three alternate members. Rotation of officers on the Board will continue, but will occur in January instead of June. Councilmember Sterling, current Board Chair, said the amendments have been recommended by the Board to more efficiently deal with the ambulance operations due to its growth over the years. She noted that all three Cities need to approve the amendments to become effective. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, approving the Amended Joint Powers Agreement to Provide Ambulance Service among the Cities of Apple Valley, Lakeville, and Farmington (ALF), as attached to the City Administrator’s memo dated August 5, 2002; and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. ON-STREET OVERNIGHT PARKING RESTRICTIONS Ms. Bodmer reviewed her memo dated August 2, 2002, concerning the Urban Affairs Committee meeting of July 23, 2002. The Committee reviewed the City’s ordinance prohibiting on-street parking, from 3:00 to 6:00 a.m., as directed by the Council. The Committee noted the ordinance has been in effect since 1978 and strongly recommended it not be changed and supported its conditions. She reviewed the reasons cited by the Committee members. Pat Gerrits, 13180 Findlay Avenue, asked for further consideration of the time restrictions. Other cities she checked with have ordinances that are either more lenient on the hours or do not enforce restrictions in summer. She agreed with winter restrictions but explained the difficulty they have juggling cars with two children driving. Her husband leaves for work at 5:30 a.m. and asked if the 6:00 a.m. time could be moved back. Councilmember Goodwin said, as neighborhoods age, people often want to stay in their homes but have acquired too much stuff for their garages and parking becomes a problem. It is critical to have a restriction every night, at a minimum of two hours, to make sure vehicles are removed. He would be willing to consider some change in the hours restricting parking. Councilmember Erickson agreed that many people may be leaving for work before 6:00 a.m. and the time could be adjusted to a 3:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. restriction. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 8, 2002 Page 5 Councilmember Grendahl agreed that she would rather consider changing the hours parking is prohibited than relaxing enforcement of parking restrictions. Ms. Bodmer said she will have a draft of an amending ordinance prepared and brought back for the Council to consider. 2003 BUDGET REVIEW MEETINGS Mr. Lawell said the proposed 2003 City Budget and tax levy was distributed to the Council at tonight’s informal meeting. He asked the Council to set meetings to review it prior to the required adoption at the September 12, 2002, meeting. He noted that if a member of the Council found they could not attend a meeting set tonight, that meeting could be cancelled. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, setting informal meetings to review the proposed 2003 City Budget and tax levy, at the Municipal Center, on August 21, 2002, at 7:00 p.m.; August 22, 2002, at 6:00 p.m.; and September 4, 2002, at 5:00 p.m. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. COMMUNICATIONS & CALENDAR The Council thanked everyone who hosted parties and events for “National Night Out’ on August 6, 2002, and said there appeared to be a very good turnout. They also thanked Pam Walter for organizing their visits to the events. The Council received a memo dated August 5, 2002, with a calendar listing upcoming events. CLAIMS AND BILLS MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, to pay the claims and bills, check registers dated July 31, 2002, in the amount of $8,039,587.91; and August 7, 2002, in the amount of $933,077.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:29 o’clock p.m.