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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/26/2001CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 26, 2001 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held July 26th, 2001, at 8:00 o’clock p.m., at Apple Valley City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Hamann-Roland ; Councilmembers Erickson, Goodwin (attended at 8:05 p.m.), Grendahl, and Sterling. ABSENT: None. City staff members present were: City Administrator Lawell, City Clerk Mueller, City Attorney Molenda, City Engineer Gordon, Assistant to the City Administrator Grawe, Public Works Director Heuer, Parks and Recreation Director Johnson, Police Chief Johnson, Community Development Director Kelley, City Planner Lovelace, Assistant Planner Milton, Administrative Assistant Pederson, and Human Resources Manager Strauss. 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 - 4 - 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. No one was present to speak. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving al l items on the consent agenda with no exceptions. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of July 12th, 2001, as written. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2001-122 MOTION: of Sterlin g, seconded by Grendahl, adopting accepting, with thanks, the donation of $750.00 from Apple Valley McDonalds toward sponsorship of the 4th of July Fun Run. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2001-123 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, adopting accepting, with thanks, the donation of materials, valued at $300.00, for the Teen Center CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 26, 2001 Page 2 Soap Box Derby Car from Pat Herold, of Herold Precision Metals. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2001-124 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, adopting approving issuance of a Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit, by the Minnesota Gambling Control Division, to Christus Victor Lutheran Church, for a raffle on August 18, 2001, at 7510 Palomino Drive; and waiving any waiting period for State approval. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving a Grant Agreement with the State of Minnesota for $9,795.81 toward funding safety equipment purchases, as attached to the Public Works Supervisor’s memo dated July 19, 2001, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving a variance allowing construction of a porch addition, set back 26 feet from the front lot line, on Lot 4, Block 2, Nordic Woods 5th Addition (6781 West 129th Street), as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving a variance allowing construction of a carport addition, set back four feet from the side lot line, on Lot 2, Block 3, Pilot Knob Estates 4th Addition (14329 Ebony Lane), as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2001-125 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, adopting approving the final plat of Chateau Estates Seventh, waiving the requirement for a subdivision agreement, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2001-126 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, adopting approving the final plat and Subdivision Agreement for Diamond Valley Estates and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2001-127 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, adopting awarding the contract for ALF Ambulance Office Addition to Fire Station No. 1 to Meisinger Construction, the low bidder, in the amount of $126,900.00. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2001-128 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, adopting awarding the contract for Valley Middle School Park Shelter Building Renovation to Southridge Construction, the low bidder, in the amount of $142,000.00 including alternates 1 and 2. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 26, 2001 Page 3 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving Change Order No. 27 to the contract with Shaw Lundquist for the Municipal Center Construction Project in the amount of an additional $6,114.00. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2001-129 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, adopting authorizing the sale of two surplus Snow Plow Trucks, to the highest bidders, by receiving sealed bids, at 2:00 p.m., on August 28, 2001. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving a Lease Agreement with Sprint Spectrum L.P. for an antenna site on Longridge Water Reservoir, as attached to the Public Works Director’s memo dated July 26, 2001, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving an agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc., for Crosswalk Study consultant services, at an estimated cost of $13,500.00, as attached to the Public Works Director’s memo dated July 26, 2001, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving a status change for Tara Becker to the full-time position of Community Service Officer as listed in the Personnel Report dated July 26, 2001. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving hiring the seasonal employee as listed in the Personnel Report dated July 26, 2001. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Pamela Walter, Crime Prevention Specialist, described activities planned throughout the City for “National Night Out” on August 7, 2001. She invited everyone to attend a picnic sponsored by the Business Watch program, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at 15010 Glazier Avenue. Visits by the Police Department and Councilmembers to neighborhood events will begin at 5:00 p.m., and continue throughout the evening. The Council thanked Ms. Walter for the work she has done to organize and promote this crime prevention activity. (Councilmember Goodwin attended during this time.) MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Sterling, proclaiming August 7, 200 1, as “National Night Out” and encouraging citizens to participate in and support the crime prevention efforts this opportunity offers. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. JOHNNY CAKE RIDGE PARK DONATION CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 26, 2001 Page 4 Mr. Johnson introduced Dick LeSavage, of Apple Valley American Legion Post 1776, who spearheaded the volunteers to have a press box and concession stand constructed in Johnny Cake Ridge Park. Mr. LeSavage commented on his involvement with youth baseball since 1981 and the Legion’s desire to have an improved facility for games. The combination press box and concession stand was a cooperative effort with volunteers and the Parks and Recreation Department. The concession stand also enables more money to be raised by selling food and soft drinks during activities. Resolution No. 2001-130 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, adopting accepting, with thanks, the donation of a press box and concession stand, valued at $14,840.00 from Apple Valley American Legion Post 1776 at Johnny Cake Ridge Park. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. APPLE PONDS 6TH ADDITION Ms. Milton reviewed her memo dated July 23, 2001, describing remaining action items necessary to complete approvals for Apple Ponds 6th Addition. The one-lot subdivision is located north of 160th Street and west of Garrett Path. A Contract for Private Development has been prepared detailing the conditions of transfer of the property to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity for construction of a single family home. Resolution No. 2001-131 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, adopting approving an amendment to the Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan changing the designation of the area being platted at Apple Ponds 6th Addition from “HD” to “LD” as approved by the Metropolitan Council. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Ordinance No. 696 MOTION: of Goodwi n, seconded by Sterling, passing rezoning the area being platted as Apple Ponds 6th Addition from Planned Development Designation No. 400, Zone 2, to Zone 1 (single family residential), as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2001-132 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Erickson, adopting approving the final plat of Apple Ponds 6th Addition, waiving the requirement for a subdivision agreement, and authorizing the Mayor and city Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2001-133 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Goodwin, adopting approving transfer of Apple Ponds 6th Addition to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity and the Contract for Private Development specifying terms of the transfer and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. LCDA OPPORTUNITY GRANT APPLICATION CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 26, 2001 Page 5 Mr. Lawell commented on an application for a grant from the Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) of the Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund for preparation of a small area plan for the Galaxie Avenue/153rd Street area. Since the agenda was prepared, Staff has talked with the Metropolitan Council and the application form has been revised. Mr. Lovelace reviewed the revised application for funding consultant services to prepare a small area plan to demonstrate how smart growth can be implemented in a suburban site. He described the tasks and outcomes expected of the project in the approximately 65-acre portion of the southeast quadrant of the City’s commercial area. Initially the project was estimated to cost $28,000. Assistance with drafting a planned development ordinance was added increasing the total to $32,000. The grant application is for funding 50 percent of the cost. Resolution No. 2001-134 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, adopting approving an application for an Opportunity Grant, of $16,000.00 in matching funds, through the Livable Communities Demonstration Program of the Metropolitan Council for funding a project identified as “Galaxie Avenue/153rd Street Small Area Plan”. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. NIGHT-TIME UTILITY/STREET PROJECT WORK Mr. Heuer gave the second reading of an ordinance amending City Code Section 14-81(1) by allowing work on utility and street projects as exceptions to activities prohibited between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. The exception would only apply to commercial, high traffic volume, areas; not residentially zoned areas. It would allow construction and maintenance during non-peak traffic hours and cause less interference with vehicular traffic. Ordinance No. 697 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, passing amending City Code Section 14-81(1) by excluding construction, installation and maintenance of utility and street projects within public rights-of-way within the ring route and any section of an arterial public right-of-way which does not transverse exclusively through residential zoning districts from activities prohibited between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. COMMUNICATIONS & CALENDAR Mr. Heuer reported that lawn watering restrictions were rescinded effective July 24, 2001. Water pumpage reached a high of 21,000,000 gallons on July 10th. After restrictions were implemented, pumping was reduced and now is averaging around 10,000,000 gallons per day. He thanked residents for cooperating with the restrictions by reducing their water usage. Mayor Hamann-Roland noted that a crosswalk study was authorized by the Council as a consent agenda item. Mr. Heuer said the traffic consultant will look at crosswalks in the City; particularly mid-block crossings. The study was recommended by the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 26, 2001 Page 6 development of a plan and policy for crosswalks. The standards will be used to evaluate current and future crosswalks. The Council received a memo dated July 23, 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 July 19, 2001, in the amount of $12,605,518.83; and July 25, 2001, in the amount of $19,379,724.20. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 o’clock p.m.