HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971/10/20VILLAGE OF APPLE VALLET
Dakota County, Minnesota
Minutes of the meeting of the Village Council, Village of Apple Valley, Dak0ta·
County Minnesota, held October 20, 1971.
PRESENT: Mayor Largen; Councilmen Garrison, Hollenbeck and Pearsall; Clerk Asleson
ABSENT: Councilman Branning ·
The Mayor cslled the meeting to order at 8:10 p.m. and turned it over to the
Planning Commission Chairman for the public hearing.
Public Hearing
Joint hearing between the Planning Commission and Village Council, Greenleaf Townhouse
4th Addition - the Planning Commission Chairman noted the affidavit of publication
and called on the Planning Consultant to explain the proposal. The petitioner,
Orrin Thompson, gave a summary of this plan for the townhouse project, for the com-
mercial property at. Cedarand 42 and for the signalized intersection. Peter Fausch~
of Barton-Ashman Eng. discussed the maJor intersection plan with regard to our
comprehensive plan. The Mayor asked if we did make some changes in the road system,
how would the property on the other side of Whitney (propoSed) be served by sewer
and water. There was considerable discussion on where signalized intersections should
be. Dick Winkler said they had not had time to study this. He questioned the use
of townhouses across the street from a business zoning. Mr. Ulrich asked Mr.
Thompson for a time schedule on the commercial property Mr. Thompson said he could
only estimate between 2½ and 3 years. The Plauning Commission did not realize this
property was to be divided, but thought it would be all commercial. The hearing
was then opened to the public. Mr. Stan Larson of 819 Whitney said it would please
everyone on Whitney if Whitney was a one-way street going east. EarenEnight stated
that there were only three streets in south Apple Valley that were not curved
Pennock, Whitney and Garden View. She mentioned that on the plan in the front of
the council room, it showed Pennock extending south of Whitney. They did not care
for that. Mary Anderson asked about putting a frontage road on Cedar for the
Whitney traffic ot go north to the traffic signals. Paul Kleek asked where the
north portion of the townhouse property would be located. He was told it was just
north of Regent Drive. Bob Hollenbeck asked if this would affect the bid opening
we had today. Ron Greenbush, 815 Whitney Drive, asked why Whitney could not-come
in from Cedar and then dead-end. Hearing was then continued until October 27, 1971.
Closed at 9:27 p.m.
The Village CoUncil meeting was recOnvened at 9:50 p.m.
Petitions, Requests & Communication~
l, Cable TV - tabled until November 24th.
2. Application from Campfire Girls for merchant license.
and gave his recommendation for issuance of same.
Clerk explsined license
MOTION: of Garrison, seconded bY Pearsall to approve issuance of a license to the
Gampfire Girls for the five-year period, as requested, Those in favor
Garrison, Pearsall, Largen and Hollenbeck - Opposed - none. Motion carried.
3. Copy of letter to McNamara-Vivant Contr. regarding haul road - noted received.
4. Thorson Construction - interpretation of Fire Prevention Code Jim Reemts and
John Gretz discussed the problem. This is in regard to underground parking on
the three-story apartment building. According to the Fire Prevention Code it should
have a sprinkler system. The Uniform Building Code says that openings and detectors
are all that is needed. The PlanningCommission Chairman commented on the problem.
He said the community would suffer if the garages were put outside. Tabled until
October 27th. Attorney McMenomy is to look at the problem also.
Granada ShoPping Center petition for 149th Street - noted received. They want to
know what more they will have to do now. They were told we will now have to
obtain the easements for the right-of-way and the street grades from the Engineer.
Mr. Eaton was present and agreed to give a 25-foot easement.
MOTION: of Garrison seconded by Pearsall, to authorize the attorney to obtain the
easements and authorize the Engineer to prepare grades for 149th Street.
Those in favor Garrison Peareall Hollenbeck and Largen - opposed - none.
Motion carried.
Ordinances & Resolutions
1. Resolution splitting assessments - Palomino Development, sect. 16 - property
immediately north of the school property in Palomino Hills. Tabled.
2. Resolution smending basis for charging fees for residential building permits. The
building inspector explained that he would like to change the fee from $1.50 per
thousand cubic feet to. 2½ cents per square foot.
MOTION: of Hollenbeck,. seconded by Pearsall, to accept the building inspector's
recommendation and pass the resolution setting thefee for a building permit
at 2½¢ per square foot. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Pearsall Largen and
Garrison - opposed - none. Motion carried.
Reports
1. Liquor store statement - received.
Parks
1. Consider plans and specs for playground equipment for parks submitted by Jerry
Bell prepared by John Voss.
M0TION: of Pearsall, seconded by Garrison, to pass the resolution approving the plans
and specs and authorizing advertising for bids to be taken on November 9~
197l. Those in favor Pearsall Garrison, Largen and Hollenbeck - opposed -
none. Motion carried.
HUD status - Jerry Bell met with a Mr. Davis in the new HUD office. He was informed
that our aPplication was in the legal department~ which means it is approved and
in process.
S. Memo on winter recreation program received for study.
4. Discussion on sprinkling system and drinking fountain with Jerry Bell.
order will be drawn.
OLD Business
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October 20, 1971
New Business
1. Whitney Improvements - not to be acted on - held.
2. New lights on Galaxie - Clerk explained where they should be placed. There
will be five new lights.
MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Garrison, to approve the installation of the
lights if the cost per light is not more than $45.00 to $50.00 per year.
Those in favor Hollenbeck, Garrison, Largen and Pearsall - opposed - none.
Motion carried.
3. Bingo games - Church of the Risen Savior and Women's Auxiliary of the Fire
Department - set for November 5th and 12th. No objections.
Assessment credit - 160 Co. Rd. 42 - they had to go out the side yard on this
house to connect to sewer and there should have been a credit on this, as with
the others. Clerk has letter from the property owner with a statement showing
the additional $145.00 cost for this.
MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Hollenbeck, to refund the $145,00. Those in
favor Garrison, Hollenbeck, Pearsall and Largen - opposed - none.
Motion carried.
Assessment, Lot 4, Block 3, Apple Valley 4th Addition - some mixup on where
Check was to be sent. It was sent to the County by mistake. Clerk explained
the problem.
MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Pearsall, to accept the check, in full payment
on the principal of the assessment only. Those in favor Hollenbeck,
Pearsall Largen and Garrison - opposed - none. Motion carried.
Claims & Bills
MOTION: of Pearsall seconded by Hollenbeck, to authorize payment of the bills;
checks # 2723 through 2820, in the amount of $81,235.61. Those in favor
Pearsall, Hollenbeck, Garrison and Largen - opposed - none. Motion carried.
Brad Lemberg of BoneStroo &Rosene, Inc. presented the plans for the proposed
utility building for the Council's review.
MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Hollenbeck, to pass the resolution approving
plans and specs and authorizing advertising for bids for the utility
building, to be opened on Novemberlg, 1971. Those in favor Garrison
Hollenbeck, Largen and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried.
MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Pearsall, to adjourn. Unanimously carried.
AdjOurned at 11:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
Mayor
CLerk