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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971/02/24VILLAGE OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Minutes of the meeting of the Village Council Village of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota held on February 24, 1971. PRESENT: Mayor Largen; Councilmen Hollenbeck and Pearsall; Administrator 0lsen ABSENT: Councilmen Branning and Garrison The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. All residents attending took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Pastor Largen of Valley Community Church gave the invocation. Minutes MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Hollenbeck, to approve the minutes of the meeting of February 10th as written. Those in favor Pearsall, Hollenbeck and Largen - opposed - none. Motion carried. Minutes of the meeting of February 16th held for March 10th Council meeting. Petitions, Requests, and Communications Application to collect refuse- O. Knutson Rubbish Service-- MOTION: of Hollenbeck seconded by Pearsall, to grant the license to O. Knutson Rubbish Service for the calendar year 1971. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Pearsall and Largen - opposed - none. Motion carried. MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Largen, to approve the issuance of a cigarette license for the year 1971 to Eaton's Ranch. Those in favor Pearsall and Largen - opposed - Hollenbeck. Motion carried. Ordinances & Resolutions Lots 1 & 2, Block 2, Valley Commercial Park 1st Addition-- MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Pearsall, to pass the resolution approving the sub- division of Lots 1 and 2 in Valley Commercial Park 1st Addition to Tracts A, B and C. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Pearsall and Largen - opposed - none. Motion carried. Mayor's Report The Mayor reported on the meeting held on February 19th with residents of Valley Park, Mr. Rasmussen from the MMC, Mayor Mako from Lakeville and others. He stated that a new series of hearings will be starting on May 5th regarding the annexation of Valley Park. The Park Bond brochure will be delivered to each resident this coming weekend, and a general information meeting will be held March 5, at 7:30 p.m. at West view School. Mayor Largen also reported on the County hearing on County Road 40, where he appeared and introduced the Council's past resolution against construction of this road. Administrator's Report The Administrator reported that the fire department rescue unit had been delivered and reviewed several minor deviations from specifications. He reported that the 1970 audit was now in process and that the field work would be completed in a week to ten days. The construction of the liquor store is on schedule and should be ready for the fixture con- tractor on March 15th. Recruitment for clerks is in progress. A report on office space need projections is being prepared and should be ready for Council review in about ten days. A Council work session should be set for this discussion. The Council reneived a communication from the State Highway Department relative to a new Cedar Avenue bridge. The Council received a proposal from the Dakota County Bar Association requesting Council endorsement for a full time county municipal court. Planning Commission and Consultant The Planning Consultant reported the results of a meeting held with HUD in Chicago to review our HUD open space application. Deficiencies noted are being pursued by him and the Administrator 2he consultant noted that the next Planning Commission meeting would start at 8:30, instead of 8:00 p.m. Attorney He asked that the Council reschedule the hearing on the vacation of 132nd street to March 24th. MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Pearsall~ to reschedule the public hearing on the 132nd Street vacation to March 24th, 1971 at 8 p.m. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Pearsall and Largen - opposed - none. Motion carried. Engineer The Engineer submitted his letter recommending a bond reduction for the Greenleaf 1st Addition from $130,230. to $29,040. MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Hollenbeck, to authorize reduction of the Greenleaf 1st Addition bond to $29,040. Those in favor Pearsall, Hollenbeck and Largen - opposed - none. Motion carried. Erickson & Erickson- request for extension on Palomino Hills 4th Addition contract-- MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Hollenbeck, to approve the extension of the contract com- pletion date for improvements in Palomino Hills 4th Addition to May 1, 1971. Those in favor Pearsall Hollenbeck and Largen - opposed - none. Motion carried. Snowmobile resolution-- The Mayor read a draft of a proposed resolution regarding use of snow- mobiles for the rest of this winter season as follows: The ordinance will stand as before, but the resolution will allow a two-hour come and go privilege from Sunday through Thursday, with the speed limit lowered to 10 m.p.h, on all Village streete at all times, and also within 300 ft. of any residence or public building. There will also be a 300 ft. separation between all machines out after i0 p.m. Any violations of this resolution would be cited as a violation of the nuisance ordinance. MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Pearsall, to pass the above resolution. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Pearsall and Largan - opposed - none. Motion carried. Dakota Electric Association franchise- the Administrator presented new information relative to franchise practices in the area. VILLAGE OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Page 3 A draft of the Development Contract for Greenleaf 3rd Addition was reviewed with the Council. Action was deferred until March 10th. Drafts of development contracts for Greenleaf Townhouse 1st and 2nd Additions were sub- mitted for Council review. Action was deferred until March 10th. Review of proposed frontage road improvement projects - Topics Program Application-- MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Hollenbeck, to approve preparation of preliminary reports on proposed frontage road improvements at Garden View Drive and Granada Avenue. Those in favor Pearsall, Hollenbeck and Largen - opposed - none. Motion carried. A draft review of the proposed Fire Prevention Code Ordinance and Fire Marshall duties Ordinance was conducted. Revisions are to be submitted at the March 10th meeting. MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Hollenbeck, to pay the bills. Those in favor Pearsall, Hollenbeck and Largen - opposed - none. Motion carried. Adjourned at 12:45 a.m. Mayor Clerk