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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971/07/28VILLAGE OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Minutes of the meeting of the Village Council, Village of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota held on July 28, 1971. PRESENT: Councilmen Pearssll, Branning, Garrison and Hollenbeck; Clerk Asleson ABSenT: Mayor Largen Acting Mayor Pearsall cslled the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. All residents attending took part in the pledge of allegismce to the flag. Father Cussler of Church of the Risen Savior gave the invocation. Minutes MOTION: of Hollenbeck seconded by Garrison, to approve the minutes of the meeting of July 14, 1971 as written. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Garrison, Branning and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Hollenbeck to approve the mindtes of the joint Planning Commission- Village Council public hearings, with the corrections. Those in favor Garrison, Hollenbeck Pearsall and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried. Petitions, Requests & Communications 1. Request for assessment split- Clerk explained proposed split, to Granada Shopping Center property. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, to pass the resolution splitting said assessments, subject to approval of Village Engineer. Those in favor Garrison Branning, Pearsall and Hollenbeck - opposed - none. Motion carried. 2. Comprehensive Sewer Plan correspondence- referred to Engineer. (This is in regard to the Burnsville and Rosemount comprehensive sewer plans which were submitted to~ the sewer board.) 3.Rules for waste water discharge correspondence- also referred to Engineer. Engineer discussed some of the contents and will report. 4. Dakota County Highway budget- need road construction requests- The Engineer requests a work session to discuss this. 5. Donation for parks from Village Engineer- a check received from them for $250.00 towards playground equipment. 6. Burnsville correspondence re: Keller and Crystal Lake levels- Engineer working on this. 7. Geo. Hecker- waterway problem- Engineer reported on his meeting with the Heckers and will be reporting on it further. 8. Letter from Mr. John Hessl re: storm drain in Strese Circle- the Engineer has talked to him about this problem and he will bring his recommendations to the Council. Public Hearing Feiner Property- The hearing was called to order on the Feiner property preliminary plat at 8:10 p.m. The planning consultant discussed the proposed plat. The attorney discussed fees on filing a registered land survey (re: Ross land). There was discussion on reducing the fee for this preliminary plat. There being no more discussion, the hearing was de- clared closed at 8:25 p.m. MOTION: of Hollenbeck seconded by Garrison to pass the resolution setting for fee for the preliminary plat on the Feiner property at $25.00. Those in favor Hollenbeck Garrison Pearssll sad Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried. MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Branning to accept the preliminary plat for the Feiner property. Those in favor Hollenbeck Branning, Pearssll and Garrison opposed none. Motion carried. Communications(cont.) 9. Authorization re: completion of four parks discussed at last meeting. Letter outlining costs received from John Voss. 10. Schedule for completing of the four parks- 4 dates set for concurrence by Council. Work session to be scheduled later in the evening. Ordinances & Resolutions 1. Resolution on State Aid Bonds- Cle~ explained and read resolution. MOTION: of Hollenbeck seconded by Branning, to adopt said resolution and authorize execution of document. Those in favor Holtenbeck Branning Garrison and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. 2. Councilman Garrison re: court house site. He read his proposed resolution. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Hollenbeek, to adopt said resolution. Councilman Hollenbeck mentioned that the County's site selection committee had picked the Rosemount site as their first choice. Those in favor Garrison, Hollenbeek~ Pearsall and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried. Planning Commission and Consultant 1. Oscar Roberts- action 'to be held until contract completed. 2. Richard Winkler- preliminary plat for planned development. Planning explained the development plan. Mr. Hawks of Midwest MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Hollenbeck, to approve the preliminary plat for planned unit development in the Apple Valley Addition. Those in favor Branning, Hollenbeek and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. Councilman Garrison was out of the Council room at this time. The building permit for the above will be considered after receipt of the final plat and the development contract. Cedar Knolls rezoning- the Planning Commision recommends rezoning from M-2 to MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Garrison to approve the Planning Commissions recommenda- tion and adopt the ordinance rezoning Lot l, Block 16 Lots 1 thru 3, Block 17, Lot l~ Block 18, Lots i thru 3, Block 19, and Outlots B -C- and D, all in Cedar Ifnolls from M-2 to M-3. Those in favor Branning Garrison, Pearsall and Hollenbeck - opposed - none. Motion carried. 4. Home occupations- a. Eugene Hesli has requested permission to sell antiques out of his house on Dominica Way. The Planning Commission recommends approval. VILLAGE OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County Minnesota Page 3 MOTION: of Hollenbeck seconded by Garrison to accept the Planning Commissions rec- ommendation and approve the permit for a period of twelve months. Those in favor Hollenbeck Garrison Branning and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. b. Dennis Weber- request for dental lab in home. Planning Commission recommends approval. MOTION: of Garrison seconded by Branning, to allow the accessory home use for Mr. Weber Those in favor Garrison Branning Pearssll and Hollenbeck - Opposed- none. Motion carried. Proposed addition to Granada Shopping Center- the Planning Commission recommends ' approval of the plans submitted, subject to the approval of the building inspector and to a quit-claim deed for the street right-of-way on the south. MOTION: of Garrison seconded by Hollenbeck, to approve the proposed addition as stated above. Those in favor Garrison Hollenbeck Pearsall and Branning - opposed,- none. Motion carried. Public Hearings- a. Lapaz Addition preliminary plat- Ellice Trail and Fairgreen Ave. $. Phillips 66 Station - proposed car wash. The Planning Consultant explained both of the above and requested the Council set public hearings. MOTION: of Hollenbeek, seconded by Garrison, to pass the resolution setting the publ%c hearings on the preliminary plat of the Lapaz Addition and on the proposed car wash for the Phillips 66 Station on County Road 42 and Garden View Drive for August 18, 1971. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Garrison Branning and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. Palomino Development Corporation has requested that the Village write them a letter, stating that Tract "J" iN Palomino Hills is zoned "Cluster". The Council approved said letter. 7. Registered Land Survey~ David Ross- MOTION: of Garrison seconded by Branning to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign said survey and set the fee for this at $25.00. Those in favor Garrison~ Branning Pearsell and Hollenbeck - opposed - none. Motion carried. Old Business Status of gravel operates permits Clerk went over report with Planning Consultant and Council. Alimagnet Acquisition Progress- discussed. Attorney to draw up contract with Burnsville. Reports Councilman Pearsall reported that he had been to a fire the previous night where the firemen needed air and found someone had tampered with their equipment in the fire hall. They are requesting that the fire hall be restricted. The Clerk is to look into having a lock put on the door. Couneilman Garrison reported he had spent some time with the Police Chief looking at the area with regard to stop signs, yield signs and street light needs for the Village. The Clerk is to look into the developer's requirments in regard to signs. He also mentioned that the owners of the Granada Shopping Center also own property on which they wish to put up a medical center. Councilman Hollenbeck mentioned that there should be considerable activity in the Village in the future businesswise. Clerk- 1. Evaluation of Ernst & Ernst letter- received. Liquor store statements for June and the second of 1971- received. 3. June water report- received. Building Inspector- 1. Donnay sign- held for next meeting. 2. Recommendation re: Fire detection equipment in Thorson apartments. The fire marshall asked that this item be tabled until he checks into this further. 3. Letter on grass and weed cutting- not considered. 4. Letter from Palomino Development asking that we waive the regulation for putting side- walk on Butte Avenue. Tabled. Councilman Branning said there was a building in the park area near Lake Alimagnet. They were wondering about the condition of the building or whether it should be torn down. It was decided that the building should be left as it is. Engineering Inspector- 1. Redwood Park South grading- report submitted and discussed. 2. Sprinkler system for football field- attached. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Garrison to approve the purchase of the plumbing supplies needed. Those in favor Branning Garrison Hollenbeck and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. 3. General appearance of the Village - report received. 4. Memo concerning Ford pickup- recommended needs - valve Job. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, to authorize repair of the vehicle~ Those in favor Branning Garrison, Pearsall and Hollenbeck - opposed - none. Motion carried. Attorney's Report- He has received all the necessary papers for the easement for ponding on the Nuerenberg property. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning to accept the easement for ponding and instruct the attorney to draw up the necessary papers. Those in favor Garrison, Branning, Hollenbeck and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. Engineer's Report- 1. Proposed Change-Order, Apple Valley 4th Addition Streets- Engineer recommended approval. MOTION: of Hollenbeck seconded by Branning, to approve the change-order as presented. Those is favor Hollenbeck Branning, Garrison and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. VILLAGE OF APPLEVALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Page 5 Farigreen Avenue shaping from McNamara property to County Road 42. The Engineer said he had talked to Mr. Delaney briefly about the soil conditions, and it might be necessary to take soil. borings. The Council requested that the Engineer speak to Mr. Delany further about the soil. The Council asked about the completion of Galaxie Avenue and if the correction to the storm sewer drainage problem in Scott Highlands had been started yet. Councilman Hollenbeck said the condition of Reflection Road was not up to the standards of the other Village streets. The Engineer will check into it. Councilman Branning brought up a ponding problem in Scott Highlands, across from 140th Street. Engineer is also to look into this. Park Comittee- minutes of July 14 1971 submitted. They are requesting that the Village Planner draw up concept plans for Greenleaf 3rd and 4th Additions and also would like recommendations from the Council for new members to the Park Committee. MOTION: of Branning seconded by Garrison to authorize preparation of concept plans for Greenleaf 3rd and 4th Additions. Councilman Hollenbeck mentioned that the bond issue money can not be used for these new parks. Those in favor Branning Garrison, Pearsall and Hollenbeck - opposed - none. Motion carried. Urban Affairs Committee- bicycle ordinance tabled until August 11~ 1971. Old Business 1. George Mauer- interest abatement on assessments. Clerk commented. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Hollenbeck to reimburse Mr. Mauer the $194.26 in interest paid on proof of payment. Those in favor Garrison Hollenbeck Pearsall and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried. 2. Municipal and Utility building plans- plans end specs on municipal building to be started. Jim Olsen to come in with financing program. 3. Councilman Hollenbeck said that we need to do more about the garbage problems. It is to be discussed further at a Council work session. New Business 1. Price quotation on gasoline pumps and tanks - tabled. 2. Consider purchase authorization for Clerk for amounts up to $1,000. for budgeted items. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning to authorize the Clerk to sign Purchase Orders up to $1,000. Those in favor Garrison Branning, Hollenbeck and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. 3. Ordinance Codification - tabled. 4. Resignation of Eileen Lukoskie- MOTION: of Garrison seconded by Branning to accept the resignation of Eileen Lukoskie and authorize payment of two weeks severance pay, plus accrued vacation. Those in favor Garrison, Branning, Pearsall and Hollenbeck - opposed - none. Motion carried. MOTION: of Garrison seconded by Branning, to give Curtis Olsen three months severance pay paid in semi-monthly intervals and also three weeks paid vacation. Those in favor Garrison Brarnning Hollenbeck and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. 5. Horse ordinance- Comacilman Hollenbeck recommends the Council pass a resolution banning horses from platied areas except for parades. M0TION: of Hollenbeck seconded by Branning, to pass the resolution restricting horses from platted areas with under ½ acre homesites, excluding parades. Those in favor Hollenbeck Branning and Garrison - opposed - Pearsall. Motion carried. Village policy on boulevard tree maintenance- tabled. Consider naming of heelth officer - tabled. Set public hearing date for August 25th on assessments- Apple Valley 4th Addition - 20-year assessment Eaton's Trailer Park - 15-year assessment Galaxie Avenue - 20-year assessment Cedar Avenue Frontage Road - 7-year assessment MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Branning, to pass the resolution setting the public hearings on assessments for Apple Valley 4th Addition, Eaton's Trailer Park Galaxie Avenue and Cedar Avenue Frontage Road for August 25, 1971. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Branning, Garrison and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. Liquor store shelving quotations - tabled. Debbie Halbert - typing. The Clerk recommended hiring Debbie at $1.50 per hour on a temporary basis. MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Branning, to hire Debbie Halbert at $1.50 per hour. Those in favor Hollenbeck Branning Pearsall and Garrison opposed none. Motion carried. Council work session was set for Thursday~ August 5th at 4p.m. Claims & Bills MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Branning, to pay the bills in the amount of $152,201.82; check #2189 thru #2289. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Branning Garrison and Pearsall opposed none. Motion carried. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Pearsall to adjorn. Unanimously carried. Adjourned at 12:40 a.m. ATTEST: Mayor Clerk