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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971/05/12VILLAGE OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Minutes of the meeting of the Village Council Village of Apple Valley Dakota County Minnesota held May 12, 1971. PRESENT: Councilmen Branning Garrison, Pearsall and Hollenbeck; Administrator Olsen ABSENT: Mayor Largen (until 11:00 p.m.) Acting Mayor Pearsall called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. Ail residents attending took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Pastor Leitze of Christus Victor Luth- eran Church gave the invocation. Minutes MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Hollenbeck, to approve the minutes of the meeting of April 28th as written. Those in favor Garrison, Hollenbeck, Branning and Pearsall- opposed - none. Motion carried. Petitions, Requests & Communications 1. Post Office Department acknowledgment of receipt of Apple Valley's resolution requesting designation of zip code. 2. Notice of Board of Review meeting set for June 9th. Time is to be set by Council. MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Branning, to schedule June 9th to meet at 7:00 p.m. as a Board of Review. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Branning, Pearsall and Garrison - opposed - none. Motion carried. 3. Mike Roberts- Redwood South Park Development-- Mr. Roberts submitted the results of a survey he had taken of approximately 60 residents who live in the area. Council will take it into consideration. 4. Village of Arden Hills- resolution re: Metro Council. Councilman Pearsall read resolu- tion aloud and then read the letter which the Mayor wrote to all the members of the Metropolitan Council today. Councilman Garrison is to prepare a draft of a similar resolution. Public Hearing, Conditional Use Permit - McNamara-Vivant Contracting Company The hearing was called to order at 8:20 p.m. Original notice and affidavit of publication was noted. The Planning Consultant read from the Village ordinances why the hearing was called. The attorney mentioned two changes in the Agreement which were requested by Mr. McNamara The Council will request a list of all equipment owned. There being no more discussion, the hearing was declared closed at 8:45 p.m. 5. Tax Abatements- Mr. Laurvick of the County Assessor's Office submitted the proposed abatements and stated the reasonsffor such. MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Branning, to change the classification of 125.45 acres of school property to exempt, at the recommendation of the County Assessor. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Branning, Garrison and Pearsall - opposed - non Motion carried. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Hollenbeck, to change the valuation of Lot 7, Block 3, Scott Highlands 2nd Addition at the recommendation of the County Assessor. Those in favor Garrison, Hollenbeck, Pearsall and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried. MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Garrison, to change the valuation of the Valley Chrysler property, at the recommendation of the County Assessor. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Garrison, Branning and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. 6. Demand for payment, Geo. Allen Garage- referred to Village Attorney for recommendation. 7. Apple Valley Country Club resolution- held for study and discussion at Council meeting May 17 1971. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Hollenbeck, to approve--the Conditional Use Permit for McNamara- Vivant Contracting Co., subject to the concurrence of the Planning Commission~ and sub- ject to the delivery of the contract. Those in favor Garrison, Hollenbeck, Branning and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. Ordinances & Resolutions 1. Proposed Ordinance Adopting 1970 Uniform Building Code by Reference- Building Inspector commented on fee schedule. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Hollenbeek, to adopt the Ordinance Regulating the Erection, Construction Enlargement, Alteration, Repair, Moving, Removal, Conversion, Demolition Occupancy, Equipment, Use, Height Area and Maintenance of Buildings or Structures in the Village of Apple Valley. Those in favor Branning, Hollenbeck, Pearsall and Garrison - opposed - none. Motion carried. 2. Proposed Ordinance Adopting Minneapolis Plumbing Code, by reference (State Plumbing Code Amended) MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Garrison, to adopt the Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 24. Those in favor Hollenbeck Garrison, Branning and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. Reports of Officers, Boards & Committees Mayor's letter to Metropolitan Council commented on. Administrator commented on bill to build new court house in Dakota County~ which was brought to legislature today. The bill was defeated. Administrator's Report 1. Building Department report for April submitted. 2. Police Report for April submitted. 3. Treasurer's Cash Report for April - held for discuss.on and study at work session Friday. 4. Liquor Store Operating Statement for April submitted. Report~was studied and co~nented on. 5. Utilities report for April submitted. 6. General Maintenance report submitted. 7. Minutes of last Park Committee meeting submitted. Development budget will be prepared and delivered to Council for May 26th meeting. 8. Response received from Vern Donnay Homes regarding the denial for sign permit. Enclosed picture and letter were referred to the Planning Commission for their consideration. 9. Report from Fire Marshall submitted. MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Garrison, to adopt the salary of $100 00 per month for the Fire Marshall, retroactive to January i, 1971. Those in favor Hollenbeck~ Garrison~ Branning and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. Councilman Hollenbeck would like the Administrator to contact Bloomington Sanitation regardi telling residents to put garbage cans on curb. Rubbish pickup problems will be considered at work session. VILLAGE OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County~ Minnesota Page 3 Planning Commission and Consultant 1. Swimming pool and fence ordinances read by Planning Consultant. Ordinances were referrec back to staff for changes. 2. Recommendation for public hearing on Greenleaf Townhouse 3rd Addition Preliminary Plan- MOTION: of Garrison seconded by Hollenbeck, to set a public hearing on Greenleaf Townhouse 3rd Addition for June 2nd at 8:00 p.m. Those in favor Garrison, Hollenbeck, Pearsall and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried. Attorney's Report Letter received from Attorney re the property transfers on 147th Street in Valley Commercial Park The Mayor is to write a letter to Mr. Lawrence. Attorney asked to draft said letter. Engineer's Report Grading plans for parks are prepared- the grading is to start at Westview School, then Red- wood South Redwood North and Walnut Park. Progress report on projects were given orally. MaMor Largen attended at this time. Assurance and Binder, with respect to compliance with the Land Acquisition Requirements of Title III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property relating to our HUD open space application- Attorney McMenomy explained the implications of the policy. MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Branning, to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign assurance and binder conderning our policy on land acquisition. Those in favor Hollenbeck Branning, Pearsall and Garrison - opposed - none. Motion carried. Old Business Councilman Garrison asked about the cigarette and liquor tax apportionments. The Admin- istrator said the bill died in the senate. A letter is to be sent to various members of the Senate Tax Committee and Municipalities within their districts in an effort to revive the bill. Councilman Garrison also mentioned that he met with Chuck Winden and Duane Eich re the utility easement on 132nd Street. They went over some of the area and decided the easement should be left as it is. There was mention of the need for a fire lane at the shopping center in Valley Commercial Park and also at Southview School. The Fire Marshall and Administrator will make recommen- dations. Oscar Roberts' gravel plan was brought to the last Planning Commission meeting. The water line easement is still not signed. Mayor Largen commented that he had spent some time with Orrin Thompson yesterday regarding various matters and reported that arrangements had been made to clean up the area south of Whitney. They also discussed the coming trip to Washington, D. C. and receipt of a letter from Mr. Thompson which will also go to Washington. An expanded civic center site was also discussed, as well as the pipeline legislation. Mayor Largen recommended that the Adminis- trator spend most of his time the next week at the legislature. New Business Proposed contract for Engineering services was held for the work session. Proposed contract for Park engineering and Planning services was held for the work session. Draft Agreement- Baldwin Park, Valley Jr. High Joint Devel'opment and Maintenance- it recom- mends a 50/50 split on development and maintenance. The Engineer and Planning Consultant to review the contract and make recommendations to the Council. Councilman Branning is to take care of the action items. Proposed purchase of one mobile radio and proposed radio antenna improvement- Needed for new utilities truck - Cost - $625.00. Radio question tabled until after work session. Employee's Life Insurance increase- MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Pearsall to implement the increase in coverage from $2,000 to $10,000 for Police Personnel. Those in favor Garrison, Pearsall Branning, Hollenbeck and Largen - opposed - none. Motion carried. Payment of Bills MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Pearsall, to pay the bills, as adjusted amended and clari- fied. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Pearsall, Largen, Branning and Garrison - opposed - none. Motion c~arried. MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Branning to adjourn. Those in favor Pearsall, Branning, Garrison, Largen and Hollenbeck - opposed - none. Motion carried. Adjourned at 12:20 a.m. Mayor Clerk