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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971/10/27VTLTAGE OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Minutes of the meeting of the Village Council, Village of Apple VaIley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held October 2?, 1971. PRESENT: Mayor Largen; Councilmen Garrison, Branning and Hollenbeck ('attended at 7: 55 ); .Clerk Asleson ABSENT: councilman Pearsall The MaYor called the meeting to: order at 7:35 p.m. All residents attending took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag Pastor Largen of Valley Community Church gave the invocation. Minutes MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, to approve the minutes of the meeting of October 13, as corrected, Those in favor Garrison, Branning, and Largen . opposed - none. Motion carried. 1. Resolution splitting assessments - Palomino Development Corporation MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, to accept the Clerk's recommendation and split the assessments, as requested by Palomino Development , and to also split the assessment between Palomino DevelOPment Corporation and the School District. Those in favor Garrison, Branning and Largen - opposed - none. Motion carried. 2. Request from Art Eaton regarding, dance permit - Mr. Eaton is requesting a permit for approximately six dances .between now and February.~ Councilman Hollenbeck attended at this time. Councilman Branning asked about the size of the groups that will be there. They will be between 100 and 300. MOTION: of Braining, seconded by Garrison, to pass the resolution granting the petitioner's request, pursuant to Ordinance 59, and to issue a license to Mr. Eaton to hold his scheduled dances through February, 1972, and waive the liability insurance. Also, subject to inspection by the building inspector and fire marshall before issuing permit.' Those in favor Branning, Garrison and Largen - Hollenbeck abstained , opposed -~ none.. Motion carried. Chief Corrigan requested permission to send one police officer to a police traffic training school beginning November 8th. Lloyd Rivers has volunteered to attend. MOTION of Hollenbeck, seconded by Garrison, to accept the Police Chief's recom- mendation and send Lloyd Rivers to school for the week beginning November 8th. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Garrison, Largen and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried. Clerk 1. Treasurer's cash report for September, 1971, received. 2. California license plate response.' Councilman Garrison discussed a letter he had received from the Motor Vehicle Registrar in California. He suggested a · work session for more discussion of this. 3. Dakota County Transportation Commission meeting fOr November 4th has been postponed until November 16th. Noted by Council. 4. Letter of resignation from D. Wadleigh. MOTION: of Hotlenbeck, seconded by Branning, to accept the resignation of Donald Wadleigh. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Branning, Largen and Garrison -opposed - none. Motion carried. Letter received from Thorson Construction regarding subdivision. 'Clerk commented and then Attorney. Clerk authorized to send letter regarding platting regulations on Lot 2, Block 1. Townhouse3rd Addition - Clerk explained that Thompson has changed from 6 - 20-unit apartments to 5 - 24'unitaPartemtns. It did not show this on the preliminary plat, but the final Plat will show this. Sprinkler system - Thorson apartments. The building inspector, fire marshall and Mr. Thorson explained this thoroughly with the Council. The Attorney was asked to give an opinion, but declined without studying the problem in detail. Lot 1, Blk 19 Motion of Garrison, to authorize the building permit, withoutthe sprinklers required with the provision that if the 1972 building code requires it, he shall put it in. He must be in accord, though, with the 1970 Uniform Building Code. No second. MOTION: of Hollenbeck, to establish a precedent for the Village, by requiring sprinkler systems, until such time as it may be changed. No second. The Mayor and Councilman Branning both made statements to the effect that they did not feel they could make any decision on this at this time. Rezoning Hearing - Thompson Townhouses - continued hearing. The Mayor called the hearing to order at 9:40 p.m. John Voss commented on the two. plans which were presented by 0.. Thompson, and a third plan which he had prepared. Mr. Ulrich, Planning Commission Chairman, felt that this was no time to make permanent decisions about signalized intersections. It might be many years before a traffic signal would be necessary. We have to look ahead, but leave our options open. There being no more discussion the hearing was declared closed at lO:30p.m. The Planning Commission left to consider the rezoning. The Engineer recommended the Council award the bid for the sewer and water on the Whitney Drive extension to the low bidder. The Clerk noted that we have received a letter from Jurn & Moody, indicating their assurance to cover these bids in a bond issue. MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Branning, to accept the Engineer's recommendation and award the bid to the low bidder, Austin Keller Company, in the amount of $52,606.35. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Brauning, Largen adn Garrison - opposed none. Motion carried. Betty Wilson of the Farquar Lake area read a .letter she had written to the Council regarding the permit issued to her neighbors, the Healis, for antique sales in the home. She is of the opinion that the sales will be carried on in the new building they have erected. The Council was of the opinion that the building was to be a garage primarily. Mr. Rabe, the neighbor on the other side, said he still does not object to the sale of antiques, but he would object to a large sign. The building inspector was instructed to contact the Heslis regarding this. Mrs. William Barrett said that she would have preferred it if the Council has had a public hearing on this. Planning Commission and Consultant 1. Minutes of meeting of October 6th received. 2. Set public hearing for November 17thfor rezoning of NW quadrant of County Road 38 and Cedar, from B-2 to M-2 or M-3. Page 3 October 27, 1971 MOTION: of Garrison seconded by Hollenbeck, to set the public hearing for November 17, 1971, on the above. Those in favor Garrison, Hollenbeck, Largen and Branning - opposed - none. Notion carried. 2. Set public hearing for November l?, 1971, for Palomino Hills 5th Addition (2-lot plat). MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Hollenbeck, to set a public hearing for November 17th on Palomino Hills 5th Addition. Those in favor Garrison~ Hollenbeck, Branning and Largen - opposed - none. Motion carried. 4. Country Kitchen - tabled until November 3rd. 5- Lot Division - Lot 26, Block l, Palomino Hills 2nd Addition. Mr. Fred Christopherson pressnted the plans. The Planning Consultant recommended this be either replatted or filed as a registered land survey. MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Garrison, to accept the Planning Consultant's recommendation anddivide the lot, subject to thefiling of a registered land survey. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Garrison, Largen and Branning - opposed - none. Notion carried. 6. The Planning Consultant reported that he had contacted a Mr. Broback regarding the easement for the serVice road at Garden View and 42 Mr. Broback did not show any interest in.dedicating the property. The attorney will look into con- demning the property. He also suggested getting in touch with Mobil regarding the dedication on the other side of the street. 7. New Communities Application - Council set meeting with Planning Consultant and Planning Commission for 7:30 , November 3rd. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Hollenbeck, to have the Attorney draft an ordinance rezoning the Thompson property near Pennock and Whitney (*xtended). Those in favor Garrison, Hollenbeck, Branning and Largen - opposed - none. Motion carried. 1. Harold Roberts - MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, to authorize Attorney to proceed with the writing of a letter to Mr. Roberts, telling him that he is on 30-day notice to stop excavating and, if he has not made some effort to sign a contract with the Village, we will start an injunction. Those in favor Garrison, Branning, Largen and Hollenbeck - opposed - none. Motion carried. Hayes property - 25 acres by park. The attorney recommended the Village accept a 60-day option on the property, at $2,500 an acre. The attorney will have option prepared for signature and return it to the Council for final approval and signatures. Engineers Report The Engineer had a meeting with the County Engineer regarding 35-E. This will be brought to the Council for approval next week. A resolution regarding the Cedar Avenue bridge has been received from Burnsville, and a letter pertaining to a hearing on both Cedar Avenue and the bridge. Mr. Gilmore of the Lapaz Corporation was presented smd presented a petition for water and sewer in the Lapaz 1st Addition. MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Garrison, to reGuest the Engineer to prepare a preliminary plan and report for water and sewer in the Lapaz 1st Addition. Those in Tavor Nollenbeck, Garrison, Largen and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried. MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Branning, to approve the Planning Commission's recommendation and set a public hearing for November l7th on the preliminary plat for Townhouse 4th Addition. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Branning, Largen and Garrison - opposed - none. Motion carried. New Business 1. Merchant's License - The Dakota County Crippled Children's Fund is requesting a license to solicit money door-to-door. MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Garrison, to approve the license for a five-year period. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Garrison, Largen and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried. Bills MOTION: of Hollenbeck seconded by Garrison, to pay check #2821 through 2837 in the amount of $267,405.68. Those in favor Hollenbeck, Garrison, Branning and Largen - opposed - none. Motion carried. MOTION: of Hollenbeck, seconded by Branning, to adjourn. Unanimously carried. Adjourned at 11:50 p.m.