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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971/11/10VILLAGE OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Minutes Of the meeting of the Village Council Village of Apple Valley Dakota County Minnesota held on November lO, 1971 PRESET: Councilmen Pearsall, Branning and Garrison; Clerk Asleson ABSENT Mayor Largen and Councilman Hollenbeck Acting Mayor Pearsall called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. All residents attending took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Terry Hausken, Intern Pastor from Grace Lutheran Church gave the invocation. Petitions Requests. & Communications 1. Police Report for October - received. 2. Building Inspector's report for October - received. The Building Inspector discussed with the Council the addition of a partition in the existing office for an office for the Police Chief. The estimated costwould be $275.00 and also a drawing board for the Building Inspector, at a cost of $25.00. This could be added to the contract for the bUilding expansion by change-order. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branniug, to authorize Change-Order #2, to add the two items described above. Those in favor Garrison, Branningand Pearsall - 'opposed - none. Motion Carried. 3. Park Development report for October - received. Jerry Bell commented on the skating facilities fbr this Year, He would like the approval of the installation of lights for four additional skating rinks. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Garrison, to approve the Parkand Recreation Director's recommendation and order the lights for the areas mentioned. Those in favor Branning, Garrison and Pearsall - opposed ~ none. Motion carried. Mr. Bell showed the Council what had been done on the bid tabulation for the park equipment and stated it would not be Completed until the next Wednesday. He also mentioned that there is a M.R.P.A. conference in Rochester on December 1, 2 and 3. The cost is about $70.00 for the three days. He is requesting permission to attend. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, to authorize Jerry Bell to attend the conference. Those in favor Garrison, Branning and Pearsalt - opposed - none. Motion carried. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by GarriSon, to amend the motion made at the meeting of October 20th, regarding the installation of street lights, and to install the lights as per our 1966 agreement. Those in favor, Branning, Garrison and Pearsall - oppos'ed - none. Motion carried. 4. Water and sewer report for October - received. 5. Councilman Branning mentioned that various residents have talked to him about the liquor store. It seems that they do not sell returnable bottles. He thinks the people should have the choice. The Clerk and Councilman Branning will talk to kim. Ordinances & Resolutions 1. Approval Of 35E resolution. Engineer showed the intersection map. Branning suggested access problem for Green property be brought up. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Pearsall, to approve the resolution relating to the preliminary plan for 35E subject to Engineer's letter outlining certain changes to Cedar, etc. Those in favor Branning Pearsall and Garrison - opposed - none. Motion carried. Report of Officers Boards & Committees Councilman Pearsall reported on the Mayor's consern about the bus service to Apple Valley. He has had quite a bit of discussion with the Metropolitan Transit Commission, but has not made too much headway He has written a letter to Mr. Robert shiff, Director of Operations & Regulations about this. Councilman Garrison reported on a meeting of the Airport Foundation, advocating the southern airport site. Ne submitted to the Council a repQrt on this meeting. He also submitted a report on "Operation Identification", the engraving program used in some communities to try to discourage home burglaries. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, to authorize proceeding with the design and layout of the "Operation Identification" program, and to authorize the expenditure of up to $200.for this purpose. Those in favor Garrison, Branning and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. Clerk Lakeville Fire Agreement - the Lakeville Fire Chief is to contact the Clerk. Planning Commission and Consultant 1. Minutes of meeting of October 27, 1971 - received. 2. (a) Farquar Lake area plat - Ed Lappi - MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, to set the date for the hearing on the preliminary plat for December 1st, subJect to receipt Of the necessary fees. Those in favor Garrison, Branning and Pearsall - opPosed none. Motion carried. (b) Ed Lappi and Charles Eland - building permits - the Engineer discussed with the Council their request for a permit to install a septic system for the new home. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by BranninE, to approve the building permits for Ed Lappi and Charles Eland, subject to the approval of the Planning Consultant and the Engineer, and a notarized statement from the landowners agreeing to # 1 dedicate streets when utilities are in, that houses must be located according to the plan, and # 3 - at such time as streets are dsdicated they will have no direct access to # 31 or # 33. Those in favor Garrison, Pearsall and Branning - opposed - none. Notion carried. (c) Greenleaf Townhouse 1st Addition - final plat. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, to approve the final plat for Greenleaf Townhouse 1st Addition. Those in favor Pearsall, Branning and Garrison opposed - none. Notion carried. Attorney 1. Keller Lake court proceedings - Attorney & Engineer reviewed with Council. November 10, 1971 Page 3 2. Hayes Option - Attorney hasreceived a signed option from Mrs. Hayes. He is requesting approval of the $100.O0 earnest money payment. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Garrison, to approve the payment of the $100.00. Those in favor Branning, Garrison and Pearsall - opposed- none. Motion carried. Engineer Councilman Pearsall questioned the Engineer about the drainage 'problem the Heckers still have. The Engineer will contact them personally. McNamara has received three bids on the fencing of the well site property, which is a part of the purchase agreement. As the grades are still not set, he has requested that we subtract the cost from the retainer we are holding and submit the balance to him. The Engineer concurs. MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, to accept the proposal to use the $2.98 figure times the length of the side and back, and to return the restof the retainage from the original purchase price. Those in favor Garrison, Branning and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. The date has expired on our agreement with McNamara for the removal of gravel from the well site. The Engineer requests approval of the preparation of a grading plan for this, and also the extension of the agreement with McNamara. MOTION: of Garrison seconded by Brauning, to authorize the Engineer to prepare a preliminary grading plan for the well site and to extend the excavating agreement with McNamara. Those in favor Garrison, Branning and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. New Business 1. Gas service contract for Pump #4. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Garrison, to approve the gas service contract for Pump , with Minnegasco. Those in favor Pearsall , Branning and Garrison - opposed - none. Motion carried. 2. Special meeting to consider electrical franchise - MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, to set the next regular meeting of the Village Council for Tuesday, November 23rd, at 7:30 p.m. Those in favor Garrison, Pearsall and Branning - opposed - none. Motion carried. 3. Jewell Home ShoPping Service - application for license to sell. The Police Chief has checked all of the people on the list. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Garrison, to approve the issuance of the license to Jewell Home Shopping Service to December 31, 1971, snd to have the Clerk write a cover letter to the company stating some salesmen have been over- persistent. Those in favor Branning, Garrison and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. 4. Clerk was requested to look into some type of lettering on the Village Hall, with lights, so people can find the Village Hall at night. Bills MOTION: of Garrison, seconded by Branning, to pay the bills, checks # 2898 thru # 2965, in the amount of $361,931.86, subject to verifying that check # 2929 has been deducted from the total. Those in favor Garrison, Branning and Pearsall - opposed - none. Motion carried. MOTION: of Branning, seconded by Garrison to adjourn. Unanimously carried. Adjourned at 9:45 p.m.