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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971/08/11VILLAGE OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County Minnesota Minutes of the meeting of the Village Council, Village of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota held August 11, 1971. PRESENT: Mayor Largen; Councilmen Branning, Garrison, Hollenbeck and Pearsall; Clerk Asleson ABSENT: None The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. Ail residents attending took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Pastor Largen of Valley Community Church gave the invocation. MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Pearsall, to approve the minutes of the meeting of July 28, 1971 as written. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Pearsall and Garrison - opposed - none. Largen abstained. Motion carried. Petitions, Requests & Communications The League letter regarding the Governor's veto of the tax bill was noted. The Council requests the Mayor to write a letter to again make our position clear; and attach our past correspondence. Councilman Branning arrived at this time. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Garrison, to approve the minutes of the meeting of August 4, 1971, as written, with the petition from the people living on Galaxie to be attached as a part of the official minutes. Thosa in favor Branning, Garrison and Largen - opposed - none. Pearsall and Hollenbeck abstained. Motion carried. MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Garrison, to authorize the Mayor to write a letter, on behalf of the Council~ to the Governor, Legislature, etc., stating our position on the tax bill. Those in favor Pearsall, Garrison, Branning, Hollenbeck and Largen - opposed - none. Motion carried. 2. Fischer rate quotations for 1971-72 - received. Ordinances & Resolutions 1. Resolution ordering Stop and Yield signs. Councilman Garrison reported on a tour he took bf the area in this regard. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, to adopt this resolution, prepared by the Police Advisory Committee, for stop and yield signs. Those in favor Garrison, Branning, Hollenbeck, Largen and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. Reports of Officers Boards and Committees Mayor Largen reported he has talked to Mr. Lobar, head of operations for the Metro Transit Commission regarding bus service. We feel any plan should include Apple Valley, even if on an experimental basis. He will contact us. The Mayor reported on the possibility of expanding our building to include a court size facility. He spoke to Judge Carlson and the County Commissioners who are interested° This would require a referendum. Water and sewer report for July - received. Review Baldwin Park status. The Clerk reported on a meeting he had with Superintendent Hanson and Ed McMenomy regarding the Jr. High - Baldwin Park site. A 50% cost sharing basis is the Council intent. The school is ready to do the grading and thinks a separate contract should be submitted. The clerk read the proposed contract. This will be held until Engineer Rosene arrives. The Police report for July was received. Clerk Asleson reported that the Lakeville letter regarding the Dakota County Courthouse is basically the same as our resolution, previously drafted by Councilman Garrison. The Municipal Commission order dated August 4, 1971 was received and read. Inspection Items 1. Doug Anderson 893 Oriole. The council asked that this be referred to the Planning Com- mission and they would also like an interpretation of the llome Occupation portion of the ordinance. 2. Building report for July was received. Butte Avenue sidewalks There was discussion regarding the elimination of sidewalks on Butte Avenue in Palomino Hills 4th Addition. The Council will tour the area during the Planning Couunission and Consultant 1. Building permit - Oscar Roberts - Must waid for contract to be signed before acting on the permit. The contract was given to the Council by Mr. McMenomy for their consi(|eration and they wiI1 wait to hear from Mr. Roberts. 2. Apple Villa Addition Mr. Rosene submitted his report on water, sewer and street im provments. A discussion followed regarding assessments, park dedication, ponding easement, utility streets and sidewalks. We need a document of temporary ponding easement. Engineer Rosene will check the legal description of the ponding area. A break was called to allow the Council and Engineer to tour Galaxie Avenue and Butte Avenue. MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Garrison, to accept the plat; subject to the signing and approval of the contract. Those in favor Pearsall, Garrison Branning Hollenbeck and Largen - opposed - none. Motion carried. 3. Church rezoning - Planning Commission recommended a hearing September 1~ 1971. MOTION: of Htollenbeck, seconded by Pearsall, to set a public hearing on September 1, 197]. to consider rezoning of Outlot E of Greenleaf 4th Addition for a church. Those in favor |Iollenbeck, Pearsall~ Largen, Branning and Garrison - opposed - none. Motion carried. MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Branning to authorize Engineer Rosene to get the figures on street grades for Fairgreen Avenue from County Road #40 to Ellice Trail. Those in favor Pearsall, Branning Largen, Hollenbeck and Garrison - opposed - none. Motion carried. It was also noted that in the development contract for both Greenleaf 4th Addition and the Lapaz Additions each will be responsible for 1/2 a residential equi- valent. 4o Feiner plat - Mr. Feiner's name should also appear on the plat. MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Hollenbeck, to approve the plat, subject to the signing of the agreement. Those in favor Pearsall, Hollenbeck, Largen, Garrison and Branning -. opposed - none. Motion carried. VILLAGE OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Page 3 5. Mr. Voss stated that he submitted the necessary information for the five-year LAWCON program. 6. State Natural Resource application- the figures they requested will be furnished by the Village. 7. Review plans and specs for four parks. A detailed layout of the area was sho~, includ- ing types of improvements for Redwood North, Redwood South, Walnut and theVillage Hall parks. The report was prepared jointly by Engineer Rosene and Planner Vosso MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Garrison, to approve the plans and specifications for the four parks, subject to some modification on screening on County Road 42. Those in favor Branning, Garrison, Hollenbeck, Largen and Pearsall - opposed none. Motion carried. A playground equipment work session was set for 7:00 pomo Wednesday, August 18th. Engineer Completion of Galaxie -Ten people from Galaxie Avenue were invited to the Council table while Engineer Rosene showed road profiles, cross sections and discussed trees drainage and driveways. MOTION: of Pearsall seconded by Hollenbeck, to pass the resolution ordering improvements for the completion of Galaxie Avenue. Those in favor Pearsall, Hollenbeck, Garrison, Largen and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried. MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Hollenbeck, to authorize the engineer to advertise for bids for the Galaxie Avenue improvements. Those in favor Pearsall, Hollenbeck, Garrison, Largen and Branning - opposed - none° Motion carried. Urban Affairs 1. Bicycle Ordinance- MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Garrison, to refer this to the attorney for his opinion. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the intent the police position, the penalties and the possible use of volunteers to help with the program. Mr. McMenomy reported that it had been referred to him as a first draft and changes have been made since. Councilman Hollenbeck said he wanted to amend his motion, with the consent of the second, to ask Mr. McMenomy to review this and come back with a recormnendation within 30 days. Mr. Garrison agreed. MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Branning, to modify the wording to make it an optional matter; to have the kids come in voluntarily or optional and the penalties portion be banished. The Chair ruled the motion out of order. The Hollenbeck motion was clarified. The Mayor then called for a vote. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Garrison, Branning and Pearsall - opposed - Largen. Motion carried. MOTION: of Pearsalt, seconded by Garrison, to refer this also to the Police Chief. Those in favor Pearsall, Garrison, Branning, Hollenbeck and Largen - opposed - none. Motion carried. Councilman Garrison ].eft at this time. Councilman Hollenbeck thanked the Urban Affairs Committee for the time they put in on this. Attorney's Report Mr. McMenomy said there would be enough time, legally, to advertise for a date of September 1st for the Whitney improvements. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Pearsall, to pass the resolution providing for public hearing on proposed improvements in Apple Villa Addition and setting the public hearing for September 1, 1971. Those in favor Branning, Pearsall, Garrison, Hoilenbeck and Largen opposed - none. Motion carried. Mr. McMenomy reported on the status of Northwestern Sand & Gravel Company permit. The Council stated no compromise was possible. Lake Alimagnet Park acquisition was discussed. The Mayor will check with Burnsville before any thlng more is done. Regarding Baldwin Park Engineer Roscoe knows the costs but hasn't seen the plans and specs. He will get these and review them° MOTION: of Pearsall secended by Branning to approve the contract and authorize appropriate signatures, subject to Mr. Rosene's review. Those in favor Pearsall, Branning, Hollenbeck and Largen opposed none. Motion carried. Engineer's report The storm drainage plan west of Cedar was gone over. resolved without studying ease of Cedar. There are some problems that can't be MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Branning, to eliminate the sidewalks on Butte Avenue in Pa]~ omino Hills 4th Addition. Those in favor Pearsall, Branning, Largen and Hollenbeck ~ opposed none Motion carried. The progress report on Apple Valley construction projects was received from the engineer. Old Business 1. Ordinance Codification report- Clerk Aslcson cited some pr.oblems. He will get everyone's book updated. The Council also requested a resolution book. 2. Review final plans and specs- Mr. Gretz and Mr. Leibfried reviewed the plans for the muni~ cipal building addition. MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Branning to approve the plans and specs, subject to the elec- tric approval and the changing of some partitions. Those in favor Pearsall, Branning, Hollenbeck and Largen opposed - none. Motion carried. Public Works Building- Mr Gretz showed plans for different types that we could consider. After discussion it was decided that Mr. Gretz should meet with Brad Lemberg of Mr. Rosene's office, along with Mro Charles Kohls, and bring a report back to the Council. 3. Public Hearing on connecting main and treatment plant assessments- will table this until later. 1. Rate Increase- employee insurance coverage = Clerk As].eson reported we have received notice that Blue Cross rates will be increased. VILLAGE OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Page 5 MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Branning, to authorize the execution of these rates sub- mitted for Blue Cross Those in favor Pearsall, Branning, Hollenbeck and Largen - opposed .- none. Motion carried° 2. Job Description for Clerk-Typist. Clerk Asleson was instructed to hire someone to fill the need. 3. Bond referendum for Municipal Facilities. This matter will have to be held until we hear from Judge Carlson. Claims and Bills MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Branning, to pay the bills as presented, checks #2340- 2358 in the amount of $17,437o92, subject to holding the bill for the final pay- ment on Greenleaf 4th ddition until the work can be checked. Those in favor Pearsall, Branning, Hollenbeck and Largen opposed none. Motion carried ATTEST: Mayor Clerk