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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971/09/22VILLAGE OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Minutes of thc meeting of the Village Council, Village of Apple Valley~ Dakota County, Minnesota, held September 22, 1971. PRESENT: Mayor Largen; Councilmen Garrison, Branning, Hollenbeck and Pearsall; Clerk Asleson ABSENT: None The Mayor called the neeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Ail residents attending took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Pastor Stom of Mt. Olivet Assembly of God gave the invocation. Minutes MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Hollenbeck, to approve the minutes of the meeting of September 8th as written. Those in favor Branning, Hollenbeck, Pearsall and Largen epposed - none; Garrison abstaining. Motion carried. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Pearsall, to approve the minutes of the meeting of September 15th as written. Those in favor Garrison, Pearsall, Largen and Branning - opposed - none; Hollenbeck abstaining. Motion carried. Petitions, Requests & Communications 1. Notice of CATV meeting - Village Clerk and Councilman Pearsall will be present at meeting. 2. School Board meeting notice for 9-27-71 - received. 3. Municipal Commission order re Valley Park. Mayor stated we did not want Valley Park for the tax base, but for planning purposes. The fire service to Valley Park and their lower insurance rates have been on the assumption that they have the service from Apple Valley. The contract will be re-negotiated. 4. Sewer Board - re Apple Valley and Eagan Comprehensive Sewer Plans - Engineer commented on the communication. He will also write to Mr. Hofstede re the communication from him. 5. Assessment practices and procedures meeting to be held at 9:00 a.m. on October 8th. Noted received. Ordinances & Resolutions 1. Proposed bicycle ordinance - MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Branning, to cancel further consideration of the bicycle ordinance. Those in favor Pearsall and Branning - opposed - Garrison, Hollenbeck and Largen - Motion defeated. MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Garrison, to pass the ordinance providing for the registration and licensing of bicycles in the Village of Apple Valley. MOTION: of Largen, to amend the above motion to remove Section 10 from the ordinance. Discussion - Councilman Garrison withdraws his second. Ordinance tabled for more reviewal. 2. Proposed transient merchant ordinance - Attorney explained changes in Section 8B - discussion on fees charged in other areas. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Hollenbeck to pass the ordinance regulating and requiring the licensing of transient merchants and peddlers, amending Section 8-B to read "each time during said 5-year period a solicitation is conducted", and adding the fee for non-profit charitable organizations. Those in favor Garrison, Hollenbeck, Largen, Branning and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. 3. Proposed resolution to split assessments - Clerk asked for this to be tabled. 4. Proposed resolution revising Rosemount Bank collateral. The attorney is to look into collateral laws. Tabled until October 6th. 5. Resolution confirming the volunteers for taking voter registrations, authorizing them as Deputy Clerks for a one-day period on September 25, 1971. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Pearsall, to pass the above resolution. Those in favor Garrison, Pearsall, Branning, Largen and Hollenbeck - opposed - none. Motion carried. Reports Planning Commission - 1. Set public hearing for Greenleaf Townhouse 4th Addition. Proposed date for October 20th. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Hollenbeck, to set the public hearing for rezoning, te be held October 20th, 1971, at 8:00 p.m. Those in favor Garrison, Hollenbeck, Largen, Branning and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. 2. Winkler Apple Villa Final Plat - discussion of contents of development contract - driveways, walkways, planting, development bond, etc. MOTION: Of Garrison, seconded by Pearsall, to approve the final plat fer the Apple Villa 1st Addition, subject to the acceptance of the development contract. Those in favor Garrison, Pearsall, Largen, Hollenbeck and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Pearsall, to authorize issuance of an excavation permit, holding the building permit until the development contract is approved. These in favor Garrison, Pearsall, Largen, Branning and Hollenbeck - opposed - none. Motion carried. Attorney's Report 1. Status of Alimagnet - Clerk to write letter, with copy to Attorney. 2. Mrs. Hayes - response to be coming in near future. 3. Hoffman - no response since Attorney's letter of August 20th. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Pearsall, to authorize the Attorney to proceed with the condemnation. Those in favor Branning, Pearsall, Largen and Garrison - opposed - none. Motion carried. Hollenbeck abstained. 4. O. Roberts contract - Attorney Lang is no longer employed by Roberts. The attorney has talked with Mr. Roberts and Mr. Roberts has submitted a contract to him, but there are some items which have to be discussed. Mayor's Report - he took a trip with the Clerk and Inspector, looking over the parks. He mentioned the need for a storm sewer solution at 139th and Galaxie Park. The Engineer explained the situation. VILLAGE OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Page 3 MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Branning, to authorize the Engineer to prepare a changeorder to the contract, subject to the Clerk's review of the costs. Those in favor Pearsall, Branning, Garrison, Largen and Hollenbeck - opposed - none. Motion carried. Engineer's Report 1. Review of State Aid monies - tabled. 2. Authorize bids on Whitney Drive - request for bids to be taken on October 20th. The residents of that area have requested a catch basin on the NW corner of Whitney and Pennock. MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Branning, to authorize the Engineer to advertise for bids on water, sewer and storm sewer on Whitney Drive, to be taken on Wednesday, October 20th at 2:00 p.m. Those in favor Pearsall, Branning, Largen, Hollenbeok and Garrison - opposed - none. Motion carried. 3. Scott Highlands Park - discussion of pond which sits about 25 feet below Galaxie. The Engineer suggested a backhoe to dig out the black dirt and put in granular material for faster drainage. 4. Mayor asked about a skating area in this area for the winter. Councilman Branning said he had been looking for an area, preferably along Galaxie in Scott Highlands. 5. Drainage problem - Palomino Hills 2nd Addition - The Council wishes open drainage. 6. Fairgreen Avenue - Engineer and Clerk to negotiate with Mr. Delaney for crop damage and go ahead with the road. 7. Thompson has requested an amendment to the development contract regarding the elevation between the curb and the sidewalk, because the lawns are being put in prior to the sidewalk. MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Pearsall, to allow Thompson to vary the boulevard elevation regulations from 1/10 to 8/10 of a foot, subject to review of the building inspector. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Pearsall, Largen and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried. Garrison was out of the room. Park Committee By-Laws - tabled. Donnay Signs - ControVersy on sign on Calistro property. He can move sign to Eaton's property 200' south, and is also considering a sign on County Road 38. Council sent memo to residents of Scott Highlands re 140th Street. The Village has received deed to property from Orrin Thompson. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Pearsall, to accept the deed to the property on 140th Street, subject to the Attorney's approval. Those in favor Garrison, Pearsall, Branning, Largen and Hollenbeck - opposed - none. Motion carried. The Planning Consultant showed the Council some of the displays which would be used for the Apple Valley Daze booth the following Saturday. Congressman Ancher Nelson is to be present and the Council will take him to lunch. New Business 1. Development Contract - Townhouse 3rd Addition MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Garrison, to approve the development contract for the Greenleaf Townhonse 3rd Addition. Those in favor Pearsall, Garrison, Hollenbeck, Largen and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried. 2. Consider health board status - law says the Village Council is the health board - the Clerk is to ask Dr. Erickson to be the health officer. 3. Offer of $125.00 has been received for the 1969 Plymouth (old squad car). Council approved sale. MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Hollenbeck, to sell "super car". Those in favor Pearsall, Hollenheck, Branning. Largen and Garrison - opposed - none. Motion carried. 4. Request from Palomino Development to accept the Palomino Hills 3rd Addition streets. All boulevard improvements have been completed. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Pearsalt, to accept the Palomino Hills 3rd Addition streets. Those in favor Branning, Pearsall, Hollenbeck, Garrison and Largen - opposed - none. Motion carried. 5. Tax abatement on two properties - Outlot C in the Woods Addition and two parcels in Palomino Hills 4th Addition. MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Pearsall to approve the abatements. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Pearsall, Garrison, Largen and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried. 6. Request for D. Spencer to attend a tree school on September 23rd, and for C. Ross to attend the Water Works Association Conference at St. Paul Hotel for three days. MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Pearsall, to approve the attendance of these two conferences. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Pearsall, Largen, Branning and Garrison - opposed - none. Motion carried. 7. Legal Notice of Public Hearing - Nordic Square - rezoning and special use for gravel operation. Building Inspector is to attend and provide evidence. Councilman Branning discussed the Dakota County right-to-vote committee. They will be circulating a petition on the court house within the next two weeks. MOTION: of Nollenbeck, seconded by Pearsall, to pay the bills. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Pearsall, Largen, Garrison and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried. MOTION: of Pearsall, seconded by Branning to adjourn. Unanimously carried. Adjourned at 10:50 p.m. ATTEST: Mayor Clerk