HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971/04/14VILLAGE OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County~ Minnesota
Minutes of the meeting of the Village Council, Village of Apple Valley, Dakota County,
Minnesota held on April 14, 1971.
PRESENT: Mayor Largen; Councilmen Branning, Garrison, Hollenbeek, and Pearsall; Admin-
istrator Olsen
ABSENT: None
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. Ail residents attending took part in
the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Pastor Drews of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
gave the invocation.
Minutes
MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Pearsall, to approve the minutes of the meeting of
March 24th as corrected. Those in favor Garrison, Pearsall, Hollenbeck and
Largen - opposed - none. Branning abstained. Motion carried.
MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Pearsall, to approve the minutes of the meeting of
March 29th as written. Those in favor Branning, Pearsall, Garrison, Hollenbeck
and Largen - opposed - none. Motion carried.'
Petitions, Requests & Communications
1. Letter from State Banking Division regarding our request for the establishment of
banking facilities in Apple Valley.
2. Petition from Long Lake residents regarding the alignment of County Road 31. Received.
3. League of Municipalities- communication regarding tax limitation bills before the
1971 legislature.
MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Hollenbeck, to pass resolution opposing the proposed
property tax freeze legislation. (Res. 71-28) Those in favor Garrison, Hollen-
beck, Pearsall, Largen and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried.
4. HUD- letter of consent received on open space application 0SC-115, and land acquisition
policies. The Administrator commented there might be a problem with the acquisition
of the area by Westview School.
5. Park Committee minutes of the meetings of April 6th and April 13th. Noted received.
6. Letter received from Mr. E. Spencer commending the Police Officers (Erickson and
Alderson) who administered oxygen to his wife and saved her life.
7. 1970 Audit Report- to be reviewed at work session, along with cash flow and first
quarter report. Work session set for April 29th at 4:00 p.m.
8. D & M Hauling- renewal of license for 1971.
MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Hollenbeck, to approve the license renewal for D & M
Hauling for the calendar year 1971, subject to the filing of proof of insurance.
Those in favor Garrison, Hollenbeck, Largen~ Branning and Pearsall - opposed -
none. Motion carried.
The matter of the ren'ewal of the license of Rosemount Sanitation was held until later in
the meeting.
Ordinances & Resolutions
Resolution regarding proposed Dakota County Municipal Court System. Attorney McMenomy
commented on the letter he wrote relative to projected costs. Councilman Garrison
read a proposed resolution opposing such a court system at this time.
MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Pearsall, to pass Resolution Opposing Proposed Dakota County
Municipal Court System and to send said resolution to the various committees rec-
commending the plan, and also to our senator and representative. (Res. 71-29) Those
in favor Garrison, Pearsall, Largen, Hollenbeck and Branning - opposed - none. Motion
carried.
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Urban Affairs Committee- proposed bicycle licensing ordinance- received for study.
County Road #40 resolution- Mayor discussed resolution he had prepared. A letter was
received today from the Village of Rosemount, asking for discussion on this problem.
meeting has been set for May 8th.
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MOTION: of Largen, seconded by Hollenbeck, to pass the above resolution (#71-30) concerning
cross-county roads, dropping the word "unalterably" from paragraph 4 of the resolution.
Those in favor Largen, Hollenbeck, Pearsall, Garrison and Branning - opposed - none.
Motion carried.
MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Branning, to pass the resolution (#71-31), requesting the
County Commissioners to give us a date for the completion of County Road #42 from
County Road #11 to 35-W. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Branning, Pearsall, Largen and
Garrison - opposed - none. Motion carried.
Fire Marshall's Report- read by fire marshall.
Liquor store activity for the first two weeks was discussed. The manager expressed his
concern about an outdoor sign for the store and also the need for a second cash register
during rush hours.
Reports of Committees, etc.
Building report for March submitted.
Police report for March submitted.
Treasurer's report and first quarter report set aside for special meeting.
Water report for March submitted.
Tom Mohr of Rosemount Sanitation Company spoke to the Council.
Planning Commission and Consultant
McNamara-Vivant rezoning & Contract- the Planning Consultant went over the items discussed at
the last meeting. Mr. Larken, attorney for McNamara-Vivant, commented on the agreement, and
then the Mayor commented. Councilman Garrison does not see the implied guarantee in the contract.
MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Branning, to approve the agreement rezoning the 95 acres
to Temporary Sand & Gravel District, with the changes made today, subject to staff
review of the revised plan. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Branning, Largen and Garrison -
opposed - Pearsall. Motion carried. (Agreement attached)
MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Garrison, to authorize McNamara-Vivant Contracting to proceed
with their operation in the East 80 acres, subject to the above agreement. Those in
favor Branning, Garrison, Largen, Pearsall and Hollenbeck - opposed - none. Motion
carried.
The Mayor stated he appreciated the fine work Mr. McNamara had done in the preparing of his
plan, and that the Council was very pleased with what he had done.
MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Branning, to set a public hearing for a Special Use Permit
for McNamara-Vivant for May 12, 1971 at 8:00 p.m. Those in favor Hollenbeck,
Branning, Largen~ Pearsall and Garrison - opposed - none. Motion carried.
2. Street Numbering System- the Planning Commission reconfirmed the County numbering system
in all new plats.
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3. Variance- Greenleaf 2nd Addition- street side set-back would be from 30' to 29'.
MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Hollenbeck, to grant a variance in the street side set-
back from 30' to 29' on Lot 1, Block 7, Greenleaf 2nd Addition. Those in favor
Garrison, Hollenbeck, Branning, Largen and Pearsall - opposed - none.
132nd Street vacation- the Planning Commission recommends the vacation of this street.
MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Branning, to pass the resolution vacating the street
easement for 132nd Street, at the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Those in favor Pearsall, Branning, Hollenbeck, Garrison and Largen - opposed -
none. Motion carried.
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Bond Issue- the fiscal agent recommended the bond sale be set for May 5th at 7:30 p.m.
The Council requests a letter from Orrin Thompson, stating he will pay $612,000 by
April i, 1972 for the Greenleaf 3rd and 4th Additions.
MOTION: of Hollenbeck seconded by Pearsall, to pass the resolution setting the improve-
ment hearing for the Well, Pump and Pump House for April 28, 1971 at 8:00 p.m.
Those in favor Hollenbeck, Pearsall, Garrison Largen and Branning - opposed -
none. Motion carried.
MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, to authorize a Special Meeting for May 5th,
1971 at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of accepting bids for $2,259,000 bonds. Those
in favor Garrison, Branning, Pearsall, Largen and Hollenbeck - opposed - none.
Motion carried.
Attorney's Report
Hayes assessment appeal- report in attached letter.
Bad check statute attorney reviewed the proposed ordinance.
MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Pearsall, to pass the Ordinance #91, Incorporating by
Reference Certain Criminal Statutes of the Laws of Minnesota into the Ordinances
of the Village of Apple Valley. Those in favor Garrison, Pearsall, Hollenbeck,
Largen and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried.
Engineer's Report
Report on progress of present construction projects submitted. Engineer submitted compar-
ison of electricity vs. natural gas for power at the new well. He also submitted plans
for the pumphouse. The Council approved the pumphouse plans, subject to Planning Commission
review, and authorized bids.
Underground Cable- Dakota Electric Association- request for installation permit on County
Road 42.
MOTION: of Pearsall seconded by Hollenbeck, to authorize said installation. Those in
favor Pearsall, Hollenbeck, Branning, Largen and Garrison - opposed - none.
Motion carried.
Vern Donnay sign application- for three temporary directional signs.
MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Garrison to reject the application for the signs as they
are not acceptable in terms of design and location. He can apply again with a better
plan. Those in favor P arsall, Garrison, Branning, Hollenbeck and Largen - opposed -
none. Motion carried.
Winkler Business Sign- rejected as it is not aesthetically pleasing.
Liquor Store sign and food market sign--
MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning to grant the variances for both the Kenny's Store
and the liquor store signs. Those in favor Garrison, Branning, Largen, Hollenbeck
and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried.
MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Hollenbeck, to authorize the purchase of the sign for the
liquor store from Nordquist Signs, at an estimated cost of $2,600.00. Those in favor
Pearsall, Hollenbeck, Largen, Branning and Garrison - opposed - none. Motion carried.
New Business
Metro Council- policy on interceptor sewer extensions. The Mayor recommends Administrator be
authorized to attend the public meeting on April 22nd and to file our objections.
MOTION: of Largen, seconded by Hollenbeck, to pass the resolution (#71-34), objection to the
Metro Council policy on interceptor sewer extensions. Those in favor Largen Hollen-
beck, Branning, Fearsall and Garrison - opposed - none. Motion carried.
Mobile Home Park in Valley Park annexation area-
MOTION: of Garrison seconded by Pearsall to authorize the Village attorney to contact the
County regarding the mobile home park permit granted by Lakeville and to file an
injunction, if appropriate. Those in favor Garrison, Pearsall, Hollenbeck, Largen
and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried.
Insurance on Liquor Store-
MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Hollenbeck, to approve the additional coverage. Those in
favor Pearsall Hollenbeck, Branning, Largen and Garrison - opposed - none. Motion
carried.
Job Descriptions- Park Foreman and Engineering Technician (Inspector)
MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Pearsall, to authorize advertisement for a park foreman (full
time) and Public Works Inspector on a temporary basis. Those in favor Garrison,
Pearsall, Branning, Hollenbeck and Largen - opposed - none. Motion carried.
Annual Water Works School-
MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Hollenbeck to authorize the attendance of the school by the
three Utility Department employees. Those in favor Branning, Hollenbeck Garrison
Largen and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried.
Street sweeping agreement- three quotations received:
Clean Sweep- $20.00 per hour --
Peach Power- $10.00 per hour - (Equipment not capable)
Mike McPhillips~ $21.00 per hour
The Administrator recommended Mike McPhiilips, due to the sweepers self loading feature-
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MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Pearsall, to authorize the hiring of Mike McPhillips @
$21.00 per hour. Those in favor Garrison, Pearsall, Hollenbeck, Branning and
Largen - opposed - none. Motion carried.
Extension of Police car lease-
MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Pearsall, to authorize the extension of the Police car
lease agreement on one unit. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Pearsall, Garrison,
Largen and Branning ~ opposed - none. Motion carried.
Payment of Bills
MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Pearsall, to authorize payment of bills with additions.
Those in favor Hollenbeck, Pearsall, Largen, Branning and Garrison - opposed -
none. Motion carried.
MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Pearsall, to adjourn. Unanimously carried.
Adjourned at 1:30 a.m.
Mayor
Clerk