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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971/05/26VILLAGE OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County Minnesota Minutes of the meeting of the Village Council Minnesota held May 26, 1971. Village of Apple Valley Dakota County PRESENT: Mayor Largen; Councilmen Branning, Garrison, Hollenbeck and Pearsall; Admin~ istrator 0lsen ABSENT: None The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. The color guard of Scout Troop 227 presented the flag and led the residents present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Pastor Jack Strom of Mt. Olivet Assembly of God gave the invocation. Minutes MOTION: of Branning seconded by Pearsall, to approve the minutes of the meeting of May 5th as written. Those in favor Branning, Pearsall and Largen - opposed - none. Motion carried, Garrison and Hollenbeck abstaining. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Pearsall, to approve the minutes of the meeting of May 12th as written. Those in favor Garrison, Pearsall, Hollenbeck and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried; the Mayor approving only for the time he was pre- sent and abstaining from the rest. MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Branning, to approve the minutes of the meeting of May 19th as amended. Those in favor Pearsall, Branning, Garrison, Hollenbeck and Largen - opposed - none. Motion carried. Petitions Requests and Communications Cigarette Licenses; Apple Valley Liquor Store and Kenny's Market- MOTION: of Garrison seconded by Branning, to approve the issuance of a cigarette license to the Apple Valley Municipal Liquor Store. Those in favor Garrison, Branning Pearsall and Largen - opposed -Hollenbeck. Motion carried. MOTION: of Garrison seconded by Branning to approve the issuance of a cigarette license to Kenny's Market. Those in favor Garrison, Branning, Largen and Pearsall - opposed - Hollenbeck. Motion carried. Beer License; Kenny's Market- MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Pearsall, to approve the issuance of a beer license to Kenny's Market. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Pearsall, Branning Largen and Garrison - opposed - none. Motion carried. Received from the MMC- Notice of Hearing - Valley Park Annexation- June 10th, 9:30 a.m. at Parkview School. High Thorson Utilities Design- Communication received from Hugh Thorson requesting sewer and water design for Cedar Knolls Mobile Home Park 2nd Addition- request will be held until something more is settled on the townhouse area. The Administrator is to write a letter. Letter from Engineering Finance Inc. re Harold Roberts operation- this is to be held for the next Wednesday's meeting. The easement for the water line was discussed this afternoon. Received response from the MTC re bus service- the Administrator to write letter in answer to thelr communication. Ordinances & Resolutions Proposed Bicycle Ordinance- the Hastings ordinance was submitted to the Council. Councilman Hollenbeck recommended the Council refer this ordinance to Urban Affairs Committee for their recommendations. Resolution order'ing improvements- Greenleaf 4th Addition- MOTION: of Pearsall seconded by Branning, to adopt the resolution ordering the improvements on Greenleaf 4th Addition. Those in favor Pearsall, Branning, Largen, Garrison and Hollenbeck - opposed - none. Motion carried. Resolution establishing fire lane- Penny's Shopping Center- MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Garrison, to adopt the resolution establishing a fire lane at Penny's Shopping Center. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Garrison Largen, Pearsall and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried. Resolution closing Greenleaf 2nd Addition construction account- MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Branning, to pass the resolution authorizing administrative charges and the closing of the construction account of Greenleaf 2nd addition. Those in favor Pearsall, Branning, Garrison, Largen and Hollenbeck opposed - none. Motion carried. Reports Mayor's Report- He reported he sent a letter to Mr. Hofstedt of the Metropolitan Council~ with copies to all the members, regarding the Metro Sewer Board; and he and Councilman Garrison met with Mr. Borgeldt of the Metro Council this week. He also had a written report of hi's trip with John Voss to Washington which was submitted to the Council. Mayor Largen read a news release he had written regarding the Minnesota Zoological Gardens. Councilman Pearsall said the zoo bill was to be back on the floor of the Senate tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. Councilman Garrison mentioned that the street light on Cedar Avenue where the old Penny's service road was should be moved up to the new entrance and a new light installed on 147th Street. Councilman Branning reported regarding Valley Jr. High. The School Board has requested a joint meeting here on June 8th re grading program and policies. The time is set for 8:00 p.m. Councilman Hollenbeck reported that the summer program brochure had been prepared and would be mailed this week. Fence Ordinance- The planning consultant went over the ordinance and changes were made. the draft was turned over to the attorney for final drafting. Swinging Pool Ordinance- The planning consultant went over the ordinance. Then MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Pearsall, to refer said ordinance to the attorney for final draft. Those in favor Garrison, Pearsall, Branning, Largen and Hollenbeck - opposed - none. Motion carried. There was much discussion on the Redwood South Park Development Plan- MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, to recall the question of the backstop on Redwood South. Those in favor Branning, Garrison and Largen - opposed - Pearsall and Holleneck. Motion carried. The Park Board Chairman gave his comments. He said that the Garden Club, Park Committee and residents'of the area were all satisfied with the decision to have both the backstop and the garden project. VILLAGE OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County Minnesota Page 3 MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, to put in a backstop in Redwood Park South. Those in favor Garrison, Branning and Largen opposed - Pearsall and Hollenbeck. Motion carried. MOTION: of Branning seconded by Garrison to approve the concept plan of Redwood South and to order final grading plans to be made, including the berm on County Road #42, mound on the corner, and moving of the playground equipment. Those in favor Branning Largen Garrison and Pearsall - opposed - Hollenbeck. Motion carried. A joint meeting is scheduled with the Park Committee, to review the proposed park develop- ment budget for Wednesday, June 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Engineer's Report Letter received from Lee Richert Plumbing & Heating. They report there was an error made in computing their bid for the Pump House and are requesting to withdraw their bid and have their bond returned. MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Garrison, to allow Mr. Richert to withdraw his bid, to return the bond, and to pass the resolution awarding the bid to the low bidder, Karl Dedolph Construction Company in the amount of $57,689.00. Those in favor Pearsall, Garrison, Branning, Largen and Hollenbeck opposed - none. Motion carried. Administrator's Report 1. Status report on McNamara Agreement- the signed agreement has now been returned. 2. Status of Southview- Counci'lman Branning commented previously. 3. Appraisa. 1 reports- a third appraisal has been furnished by Mr. Hutchinson. The Admin- istrator requested authorization to file the appraisal with HUD. MOTION: Of Hollenbeck, seconded by Branning, to authorize filing of the third appraisal report with HUD. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Branning, Pearsall, Largen and Garrison opposed - none. Motion carried. 4. Park Budget to be completed this evening and submitted to the Council. 5. Municipal Building Expansion- the Administrator has a copy of the latest drawing in his office for Council review. There was a question on the office space requirements of the zoo board. 6. The Fire Department report for January thru March was submitted, The Administrator was asked to check into requiring yearly physicals for the Fire Department personnel, and to prepare 'a resolution approving the Fire Department roster. Reports of Boards and Committees Attorney's Report- Mr. McMenomy reported on the Trailer Park to be builtlin the Valley Park area He and the Administrator had stated their objections to the County Board, but the Board o.k.'d the procedure being followed. Engineer's Report- A letter was received from Mr. Daugherty re interceptor sewer in the eastern portion of Apple Valley. Mr. Bonestroo is to develop the needed information fo.r the Metro Sewer Board. Park Committee minutes and recommendations- submitted. There will be a public hearing on more parks tomorrow night. Council accepted report. Old Business 1. Authorize continuous use of Jacus & Amble for building structural review- MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, to continue using the services of Jacus & Amble for the structural review on commercial and industrial buildings. Those in favor Garris.on, Branning, Largen, Hollenbeck and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. 2. Proposed contract for general engineering services- Pearsall commented. MOTION of Pearsall, seconded by Hollenbeck to accept the contract for general engineering services as presented, Those in favor Pearsall, Hollenbeck, Branning, Largen and Garrison - opposed - none. Motion carried. 3. Planning and Engineer Services for Park Development Program- Councilman Pearsall commented. The agreement was approved, as it stands with Village employees doing as much of the work as possible. New Business 1. Liquor Store Staffing Adjustments- recommendations from the liquor stoge manager. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Hollenbeck, to start B. Shea at $477. per month, subject to review in six months. Those in favor Garrison, Hollenbeck Branning, Pearsall and Largen - opposed - none. Motion carried. MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Pearsall, to increase the salary of R. Day to $2.30 per hour. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Pearsall, Largen, Garrison and Branning - opposed - none. 'Motion carried. 2. The bids on elevated water tank repainting were held until June 2nd. 3. Procedural Manual - held over until Planning Commission recommendation is received. 4. Antenna Improvement- Administrator explained there would' be a 55 ft. tower erected, with antennas on top. MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Hollenbeck~ to approve the antenna installation. Those in favor Pearsall, Hollenbeck, Garrison, Largen and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried. MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Branning, to pay the bills. Those in favor Pearsall, Branning, Hollenbeck Largen and Garrison - opposed - none. Motion carried. Seal Coatings,- South Apple Valley- (Except Apple Valley 4th Addn.) ProposAl will be ready for next Council meeting. MOTION: of Branning~ seconded by Pearsall, to adjourn. Unanimously carried. Adjourned at 12:15 a.m. Attest Clerk Mayor