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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971/03/24VILLAGE OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Minutes of the meeting of the Village Council, Village of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota held on March 24, 1971. PRESENT: Mayor Largen; Councilmen Pearsall, Hollenbeck and Garrison; Administrator Olsen ABSENT: Councilman Branning The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. Ail residents attending took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Pastor Largen of Valley Community Church gave the invocation. Minutes MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Pearsall, that the minutes of the meetings of March 10th and March 17th be approved as read. Those in favor Garrison, Pearsall, Largen and Hollenbeck - opposed - none. Motion carried. Received from Village of Lakeville, resolution re Cedar Avenue Bridge- noted. Letter received from Art Eaton asking for a meeting regarding Valley Commercial Park 2nd Addition as soon as possible. Ordinances & Resolutions Resolution confirming fire department officers and membership - held over. Ordinance incorporating, by reference, certain criminal statutes of the laws of Minnesota into the ordinances of the Village of Apple Valley - held for clarification. Mayor expressed concern about the ability of young people to travel into town to jobs, especially with summer vacation time coming. He would like to petition the M.T.C., requesting bus service. MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Pearsall, to request a bus route from the M.T.C. for the Apple Valley area, one of the motivations being for the benefit of the high school students in the area who will be acquiring summer jobs in town. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Pearsall, Largen and Garrison - opposed - none. Motion carried. Public Hearings 1. The public hearing on the vacation of 132nd Street was called to order at 8:05 p.m. The Planner explained the proposed vacation. There being no further discussion, the hearing was closed at 8:20 p.m. 2. The public hearing on the proposed improvements, Greenleaf 3rd and 4th Additions was called to order at 8:20 p.m. The Engineer explained the project. There being no further discussion, the hearing was declared closed at 8:30 p.m. Planning Commission Building Permit - Granada Shopping Center-- MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Garrison to accept the Planning Commission's rec- ommendation and approve the 70' addition to the present building, and authorize issuance of a building permit. Those in favor Hollenbeck Garrison, Largen and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. Request for Conditional Use Permit for Service Station by Fischer Construction Company- Mr. Fischer discussed this with the Council and had drawings which were left with the Council. Temporary Sand & Gravel zoning - McNamara-Vivant property--- John Voss said there had been a meeting that morning and that there was agreement on all but a few problems: 1. Leaving the decision on the proposed pond to a later date. 2. Number of acres to be zoned Temporary Sand & Gravel. 3. Arrangements for the extension of Fairgreen. 4. Time restriction on operation. Mr. McNamara was present with his attorney, Mr. Larken, and Mr. Kirsch from Midwest Planning and the above matters were discussed. MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Garrison to authorize the Attorney to draw up an agreement for the 95 acres, with the period of years left blank for the time being, and with the pond and street stipulations. Said agreement to be presented to the Council at the regular meeting of April 14, giving them time to consider the matter further. Those in favor Pearsall, Garrison Hollenbeck, and Largen - opposed - none. Motion carried. Apple Valley 4th Addition Streets- the engineer recommends the bid be awarded to Black Top Service Company in the amount of $21~255. MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Hollenbeck, to pass the resolution awarding the bid to Black Top Service Company, the low bidder, for the base bid of $21,255.00. Those in favor Pearsall, Hollenbeck, Largen and Garrison - opposed - none. Motion carried. Greenleaf rd Addition Sewer and Water Improvements- the engineer recommends the bid be awarded to Keller Construction Company in the amount of $203,000. MOTION: of Pearsall seconded by Garrison to pass the resolution ordering the improvement and awarding the bids to the low bidder Keller Construction Company for the base bid of $203,000. Those in favor Pearsall, Garrison, Largen and Hollenbeck - opposed - none. Motion carried. Galaxie Avenue Street Improvements- the engineer recommends the bid be awarded to Fischer Construction Company in the amount of $135,485. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Hollenbeck, to pass the resolution awarding the bid to the low bidder, Fischer Construction Company in the amount of $135,485. Those in favor Garrison, Hollenbeck, Largen and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. The legal papers on the vacation of 132nd Street were turned over to the Planning Commission for consideration at their next meeting. Bob Hollenbeck had a report on a meeting with the Small Business Administration regarding commercial development in the area. It was recommended that a local development corporation be developed. Joel Osterhus recommended that the Village of Apple Valley request a bank in the community. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Largen, to pass Resolution Petitioning the State Commerce Commission to Allow and Provide for Commercial Banking Facilities in the Village of Apple Valley° Those in favor Garrison~ Largen, Pearsall and Hollenbeck - opt none. Motion carried. VILLAGE OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County~ Minnesota Page 3 MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Hollenbeck, to pass Resolution Requesting State Legis- lation to Provide for Branch Banking within the Seven-County Metro Area. Those in favor Pearsall, Hollenbeck, Largen and Garrison - opposed - none. Motion carried. Engineer's Report Engineer met with highway department with regard to the 35-E/ER 11 interchange. He does not feel that it will be changed. A policy statement from the Metro Council was received regarding interceptor sewers. The Engineer feels that if we want to complete our eastern trunk within five years we should request a study now. MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Pearsall, to authorize the Administrator to prepare a resolution regarding the above. Those in favor Hol'lenbeck, Pearsall, Largen, and Garrison - opposed - none. Motion carried. The Planning Commission Chairman recommended Gene Glenn to fill the unused portion of Herb Bouck's term on the Planning Commission~ and also to reappoint Bev Dean and Arleigh Thorberg to their present positions. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Hollenbeck, to reappoint Bev Dean and Arleigh Thorberg to the Planning Commission for a period of three years, and to appoint Gene Glenn to complete Herb Bouck's term, which will expire in 1973. Those in favor Garrison, Hollenbeck, Largen and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. The appointment of a member to the Comprehensive Planning Committee was postponed until the next Council meeting. The Administrator recommends the purchase of a pump for the Utility Department in the amount of $420. and a blower in the amount of $261. MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Hollenbeck~ to authorize the purchases. Those in favor Pearsall, Hollenbeck~ Garrison and Largen - opposed - none. Motion carried. Vern Donnay has requested three temporary off-site directional signs- tabled until next Council meeting. The question of payment of back fees for the sand and gravel operators was tabled. Park Development Schedule- four hearing on the grading plans are scheduled for Monday, March 29th. Treasurer's Cash Report for January and February 1971 submitted. The Administrator requested the inspectors attend a seminar on the inspector and law to be held March 29th, 30th, and 31st. They would make one registration for $30.00 and alternate the sessions. Council approved. The Police Department has requested purchase of a radar unit, to be financed 50% by Federal funds administered by the State and 50% Village funds. Total cost of the unit would be $1,875. and was provided for in the current budget. Payment of Bills MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Hollenbeck, to pay the bills, with the additions. Those in favor Pearsall, Hollenbeck, Garrison and Largen - opposed - none. Motion carried. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Hollenbeck, to adjourn. Unanimously carried. Adjourned at 1:10 a.m.