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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971/03/10VILLAGE OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Minutes of the meeting of the Village Council, Village of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota held on March 10, 1971. PRESENT: Mayor Largen; Councilmen Hollenbeck, Branning, Pearsall and Garrison; Admin- istrator Olsen ABSENT: None The meeting was called to order at 7:30 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 Branning, seconded by Garrison to approve the minutes of the meeting of March 3rd as written. Those in favor Branning, Garrison, Largen, Hollenbeck and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Hollenbeck, to approve the minutes of the meeting of February 16th as written. Those in favor Branning, Hollenbeck, Garrison and Largen; Pearsall abstaining. None opposed. Motion carried.' MOTION: of Pearsall seconded by Hollenbeck, to approve the minutes of the meeting of February 24th as written. Those in favor Pearsall, Hollenbeck and Largen; Branning and Garrison abstaining. Motion carried, none opposed. Petitions Requests and Communications Letter from Post Office re contract branch. Letter from Attorney re proposed County Court system. The Village attorney reviewed the County Bar Association proposal for the establishment of a County Municipal Court system and proposed resolution of support. Council would like to have attorney look into cost of municipal court system as opposed to cost of Justice of the Peace court. 'Tabled. Bob Rosene re communication on Minnesota Good Roads, Inc.- they have requested the backing of municipalities. Dues of $20.00 per year. Council requests the Administrator to write a letter inquiring as to exactly what they are doing. Tabled. Amendment to minutes of October 15 1970 MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, to clarify the minutes of the meeting of October 15, 1970 to reflect the purchase price of $50,000 as per attached memor- andum. Those in favor Garrison, Branning, Pearsall Largen and Hollenbeck - opposed - none. Motion carried. Village of Rosemount- resolution re Cedar Avenue Bridge - noted. Ordinances & Resolutions 1. Resolution determining results of bond election- MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Garrison, to adopt the resolution determining the official tally for the Park Bond election. Those in favor Branning, Garrison Largen, Hollenbeck and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. 2. Resolution establishing compensation for Fire Department - tabled until discussed with Fire Chief. 3. Ordinance adopting a fire prevention code, etc. Administrator went over proposed ordinance in detail. MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Pearsall, to adopt the Ordinance Establishing Safety Mea- sures to be Taken in Construction and Maintenance of Buildings and Conduct of Certain Activities and Occupations in Order to Prevent Conditions Hazardous to Life and Pro- perty from Fire and Explosion, Requiring Permits, Authorizing Establishment of Fire Lanes, and Imposing a Penalty in the Village of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Pearsall Largen and Branning - opposed - Garrison. Motion carried. A meeting is to be scheduled with the Fire Chief to discuss the Resolution Establishing a com- pensation schedule for the Fire Department and the ordinance amending Ordinance No. 33 (Fire Department Ordinance) prior to the next Council meeting. They will also discuss the Fire Department officers for 1971. Mayor's Report Mayor Largen said there was some delay in the governor confirming the 1970 census figures, which may cause a reduction in the estimated revenue. MOTION: of Largen, seconded by Garrison, to pass a resolution Requesting Minnesota State Legis- lature to Correct Inequities in the Distribution of Cigarette and Liquor Taxes. Those in favor Largen, Garrison, Branntng, Hollenbeck and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. Administrator's Report Report of 1970 Fire Calls February Police Report Building Activity Report for February The Administrator advised the Council that the terms of two Planning Commission members will expire in April, along with the Vacancy created by the resignation of Herb Bouck. The Administrator advised the Council that necessary amendments to the HUD open space applica- tion have been completed. An adjustment in the estimated acquisition cost of the Hayes property required an amended Council resolution, adjusting the total project cost and grant. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Pearsall, to pass a Resolution to apply for grants to acquire and develop six park areas under the housing and Urban Development Open Space Program. (Revised 3-10-7~) Those in favor Branning, Pearsall, Largen Garrison and Hollenbeck opposed - none. Motion carried. Planning Commission & Consultant Hugh Thorson - building permits MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Branning, to authorize the issuance of building permits for the two apartment buildings. Those in favor Pearsall, Branning, Garrison, Hollenbeck and Largen - opposed - none. Motion carried. MOTION: of Branning, Seconded by Hollenbeck, to authorize the issuance of an excavation permit. Those in favor Branning, Hollenbeck, Largen, Garrison and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. VILLAGE OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Page 3 Councilman Branning thanked all those who turned out to vote on the park bond referendum and said the Council was pleased to he able to sell bonds for park acquisition and deve- lopment. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Hollenbeck, to authorize staff to prepare a plan of action for park development. Those in favor Branning, Hollenbeck, Largen, Garr on and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. The Council requested that the plan report be ready for the meeting March 17th. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Hollenbeck, to schedule March 17, 1971 as a regular Council meeting, starting at 7:30 p.m. Those in favor Garrison, Hollenbeck, Pearsall, Branning and Largen - opposed - none. Motion carried. The Engineer discussed the comprehensive storm sewer study. It was taken under advisement for consideration on March 17th. Greenleaf Townhouse 1st & 2nd Additions Development Contract (Revised Draft)-- MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, to approve the development contract for Green- leaf Townhouse 1st & 2nd Additions, with appropriate corrections, and to authorize signing by the Mayor and the Clerk. Those in favor Garrison, Branning, Hollenbeck, Largen and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. MOTION: of Pearsall seconded by Garrison, to authorize issuance of building permits for the townhouses. Those in favor Pearsall, Garrison, Hollenbeck, Largen and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried. Greenleaf 3rd Addition Development Contract- MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Hollenbeck, to approve the development contract for Greenleaf 3rd Addit!on as presented, and authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to sign. Those in favor Pearsall, Hollenbeck, Largen, Branning and Garrison - opposed - none. Motion carried. New Business Fire Service area apportionment agreement - (Rosemount protection area) MOTION of Hollenbeck, seconded by Garrison, to authorize the revised Rosemount Protection area agreement. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Garrison, Branning, Largen and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. Liquor Store Progress Report- The liquor store manager reviewed the progress on the liquor store and proposed operating policies. It was decided that further discussion on signing was needed. General Liability Insurance- The Administrator recommended increasing the General Liability Insurance limits to $300/$500/$50. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Pearsall, to authorize the increased limits. Those in favor Garrison, Pearsall, Branning, Largen and Hollenbeck - opposed - none. Motion carried. City Managers Instituteu MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, to authorize the Administrator to attend the City Managers' Institute at Albert Lea, March 18 and 19, 1971. Those in favor Garrison, Branning, Hollenbeck, Largen and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. Payment of Bills MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Hollenbeck, to pay the bills. Those in favor Pearsall, Hollenbeck, Largen, Garrison and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Pearsall, to adjourn. Unanimously carried. Adjourned at 11:30 p.m. Mayor Clerk-