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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/11/2001CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota January 11, 2001 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held January 1 lth, 2001, at 8:00 o'clock p.m., at Apple Valley City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Hamann-Roland; Councilmembers Erickson, Goodwin, Grendahl, and Sterling. ABSENT: None. City staff members present were: City Administrator Lawell, City Clerk Mueller, City Attorney Dougherty, City Engineer Gordon, Police Captain Anglin, Assistant Planner Bodmer, Police Chief Erickson, Assistant to the Administrator Grawe, Public Works Director Heuer, Parks and Recreation Director Johnson, Community Development Director Kelley, Police Captain Lohse, Human Resources Manager Margarit, Administrative Assistant Pederson, and Fire Chief Wassmund. The City Clerk administered oaths of office to Councilmembers Goodwin and Grendahl who were reelected November 7, 2000, for four-year terms expiring December 31, 2004. Mayor Hamann-Roland called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. Everyone took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, approving the agenda for tonight's meeting as amended. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. AUDIENCE Mayor Hamann-Roland asked if anyone was present to address the Council, at this time, on any item not on this meeting's agenda. There was no one was present to speak. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, approving all items on the consent agenda with no exceptions. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of December 28th, 2000, as written. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, approving issuance of lawful gambling exempt permits, by the State Gambling Control Board, to Apple Valley Sons of American Legion Squadron 1776, by adopting Resolutions No. 2001-1 for February 10, CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota January 11, 2001 Page 2 MOTION: MOTION: MOTION: MOTION: MOTION: MOTION: MOTION: MOTION: MOTION: 2001; No. 2001-2 for May 12, 2001; and No. 2001-3 for July 4, 2001; and waiving any waiting period for the permits to become effective as listed in the City Clerk's memo dated January 8, 2001. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, adopting Resolution No. 2001-4 designating Thisweek Newspapers/Dakota County Tribune as the official newspaper of the City for the year 2001. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, accepting a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant, in the amount of $10,018.00, from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, providing for matching City funds of $1,113.00, as described in the Police Captain's memo dated December 29, 2000. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, approving the Convention and Visitors Bureau's 2001 budget, with income of $50,708.00 and expenditures of $41,057.50, as attached to the Assistant to the City Administrator's memo dated January 11,2001. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, receiving the City Engineer's memo, dated January 8, 2001, reporting on the status of construction of the storm water pond in Tousignant's Prairie Crossing. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, approving reduction of the subdivision financial guarantee for Wyndemere 4th Addition, from $1,000.00 to $605.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, approving Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Ryan Contracting Company, for Project 98-535, Talcott Glen Utility and Street Improvements, in the additional amount of $69,122.75. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, approving Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Ryan Contracting Company, for Project 98-810, Orchard Pointe Utility and Street Improvements, in the additional amount of $20,074.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, approving the Agreement with Protouch Painting for painting the Water Treatment Plant Filter Console Deck Areas and Pipe, as attached to the Public Works Supervisor's memo dated January 11,2001, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, approving the Joint Powers Agreement for 2001-2002 Traffic Markings Services with Burnsville, Eagan, Lakeville, Rosemount, Savage, Prior Lake and Shakopee, as attached to the Public Works CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota January 11, 2001 Page 3 Supervisor's memo dated January 11,2001, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, approving an Agreement with Barr Engineering Company for ongoing requested consultant engineering services, not specifically part of a separate contract, as attached to the Public Works Director's memo dated January 11,2001, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, approving a Contract with Dakota County for use of Sentenced to Service Program Work Crews for 2001, as attached to the Park Maintenance Superintendent's memo dated January 8, 2001, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, approving the appointment of 19 new volunteer firefighters, as listed in the Fire Chief' s memo dated January 5, 2001. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, approving hiring the seasonal employees as listed in the Personnel Report and Addendum dated January 11,2001. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA INTRODUCTION OF NEW POLICE OFFICER GUMMERT Police ChiefErickson and Police Captain Anglin introduced Police Officer James Gummert recently hired by the City. The City Clerk administered the oath of office to Officer Gummert and Council welcomed him to the City. SCHLOTZKY'S DELI CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Ms. Bodmer reviewed the Planning Commission recommendation on the application of Schlotzky's Deli for a conditional use permit to construct a drive-thru and pickup window at its restaurant. Kim Garland, the owner, was present and said she agrees to the conditions, and will also be improving the site plan by removing curb on the east side and increasing the buffer between the outdoor seating area and driving lane by two more feet. Instead of additional snowmound spirea shrubs, she will be adding dwarf burning bushes to improve the landscaping. In consideration of making these changes, she asked that the requirement to install signage for staff parking on the northern eight spaces be excluded. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota January 11, 2001 Page 4 MOTION: UPDATE ON of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2001-5 approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow a drive-thru pickup window in conjunction with a Class II restaurant by Schlotzky's Deli on Lot 3, Block 1, Wal-Mart Addition, with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission, excluding the requirement for staff parking signage in lieu of improved landscaping and buffering the outdoor seating area. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. POTENTIAL AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS John Ericson, of Fischer Sand and Aggregate, was present to update the Council on airport runway construction contracts for 2001. His company will be bidding as a supplier on the contracts. They do not intend to accept material that will be removed, but will be supplying granular material. The material will be removed from the area east of Pilot Knob Road and, potentially, they will be asking the Council to allow extended hours so trucks will be hauling in the early morning hours and avoid afternoon rush hour traffic. The trucks will be using Pilot Knob Road, County Road 42, and Cedar Avenue and will be reminded to travel in right lanes. Mr. Lawell said Mike Hammerstad, Code Enforcement Officer, expressed that he has developed a good working relationship with Mr. Ericson and appreciates the cooperation. CEMETERY COMMITTEE VACANCIES Mr. Lawell reviewed the memo dated January 8, 2001, listing applicants for two vacancies on the Cemetery Advisory Committee. Mayor Hamann-Roland thanked all the applicants who applied and expressed interest in the positions. Of the applicants, Robert Kyhn and Alan Kohls were present. The Mayor called for nominations for the vacancies. Councilmember Sterling nominated Ranee Hadley, Gary Humphrey, Alan Kohls, Robert Kyhn, Elizabeth Larson, and Linda Moser. There being no further nominations, the Mayor declared the nominations closed. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, accepting the six nominations for Cemetery Advisory Committee. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, amending the previously adopted appointment process to reduce the number of candidates by selecting two less than the number of names appearing on the first round of balloting. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The City Clerk distributed ballots to the Council who were asked to each select four names from the six nominees. After selections were made, they were tallied and the Clerk announced that all six names remained. The Clerk prepared ballots and distributed them to the Council who were asked to each select four names. After selections were made, they were tallied and the Clerk announced that all six names remained. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota January 11, 2001 Page 5 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, amending the previously adopted appointment process to reduce the number of candidates by selecting three of the names appearing on the next round of balloting. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The Clerk prepared ballots and distributed them to the Council who were asked to each select three names of the six listed. After selections were made, they were tallied and the Clerk announced that three names remained. The Clerk prepared ballots and distributed them to the Council who asked to each select two names. After selections were made, they were tallied and the Clerk announced that all three names remained. The Clerk prepared ballots and distributed them to the Council who asked to each select two names. After selections were made, they were tallied and the Clerk announced that all three names remained. The Clerk prepared ballots and distributed them to the Council who asked to each select two names. After selections were made, they were tallied and the Clerk announced that all three names remained. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, amending the previously adopted appointment process by voting separately on the positions; the term expiring March 1, 2002, first; and selecting one of the names appearing on the rounds of balloting. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The Clerk prepared ballots and distributed them to the Council who were asked to each select one name of the three listed. After selections were made, they were tallied and the Clerk announced that the name remaining was Gary Humphrey. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, appointing Gary Humphrey to the Cemetery Advisory Committee for a term expiring March 1, 2002. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The Clerk prepared ballots and distributed them to the Council who were asked to each select one name of the two listed. After selections were made, they were tallied and the Clerk announced that the name remaining was Ranee Hadley. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, appointing Ranee Hadley to the Cemetery Advisory Committee for a term expiring March 1,2001. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. 2001 ACTING MAYOR MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hamann-Roland, adopting Resolution No. 2001-6 appointing Councilmember Erickson to serve as Acting Mayor, in the absence of the Mayor, for the year 2001. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0 (Erickson Abstained). SET 1NFORMAL MEETING MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, setting an informal meeting of the City Council for January 25, 2001, at 7:00 p.m., at City Hall. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota January 11, 2001 Page 6 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BROCHURE Mr. Lawell distributed copies of a new Chamber of Commerce brochure to the Council. It was prepared as an advertising and promotional piece for the Chamber and the City. COMMUNICATIONS & CALENDAR The Council received a memo dated January 8, 2001, with a calendar listing upcoming events. CLAIMS AND BILLS MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Sterling, to pay the claims and bills, check registers dated December 29, 2000, in the amount of $1,602,644.90; January 3, 2001, in the amount of $752,117.70; and January 11, 2001, in the amount of $7,988,432.82. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:17 o'clock p.m.