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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/23/2001CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 23, 2001 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held August 23rd, 2001, at 8:00 o’clock p.m., at Apple Valley City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Hamann-Ro land; Councilmembers Erickson, Goodwin, and Sterling. ABSENT: Councilmember Grendahl. City staff members present were: City Administrator Lawell, City Clerk Mueller, City Attorney Hills, City Engineer Gordon, Finance Director Ballenger, Assistant Planner Bodmer, Assistant to the City Administrator Grawe, Public Works Director Heuer, Community Development Director Kelley, Police Captain Lohse, 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 Sterling, 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 Goodwin, deleting an agreement with Frontier Communications from the agenda; adding Forestry Health Program grant to the consent agenda; and approving all remaining items on the consent agenda. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Goodwin, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of August 9th, 2001, as written. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2001-146 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Goodwin, adopting accepting, with thanks, the donation of a 1979 Chevrolet automobile, valued at $300.00, from Christopher W. McPhail for use by the Fire Department for training purposes. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 23, 2001 Page 2 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Goodwin, approving issuance of a temporary On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License to American Legion Post 1776 for use on September 15, 2001, at Fire Station No. 1, 15000 Hayes Road. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Goodwin, accepting a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant, in the amount of $11,185.00, to be used for a pilot program involving hiring senior citizens and for purchasing replacement pursuit intervention road spikes, as described in the memo dated August 17, 2001. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2001-147 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Goodwin, adopting approving a Safe & Sober Communities Grant Agreement with the State of Minnesota, in the amount of $18,000.00, for the period October 1, 2001, through September 30, 2002; and authorizing the Police Chief to sign the necessary documents. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Goodwin, authorizing the expen diture of $6,000.00, from the lodging tax fund, for Convention and Visitors Bureau special promotional projects as described in the Assistant to the City Administrator’s memo dated August 23, 2001. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Go odwin, granting a setback variance to allow construction of a porch addition to within 26 feet of the front lot line on Lot 1, Block 2, Pilot Knob Estates 4th Addition (14334 Ebony Lane), as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Goodwin, approving a one-year extension of the site plan and building permit authorization for a multi-tenant building on Lot 2, Block 1, Walmart’s 1st Addition; to expire September 28, 2002, subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 2000-252, as described in the City Planner’s memo dated August 17, 2001. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2001-148 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Goodwin, adopting approving consolidation of Lots 22 and 23, Block 1, White Oak Ridge Addition, into one property tax parcel for a single family house. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Goodwin, approving reduction of financial guarantees for: Bakken 1st Addition, from $2,050.00 to 0; Northwest Airlines Federal Credit Union, from $2,000.00 to 0; Apple Valley Storage, from $3,687.50 to 0; Safe ‘n Sound Storage, from $2,800.00 to 0; TAGS NRMP, from $1,637.50 to 0; and U- Haul, from $11,245.00 to 0. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2001-149 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Goodwin, adopting receiving the preliminary engineering report for Project 99-106, Seasons on the Park Utility CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 23, 2001 Page 3 and Street Improvements, and setting a public hearing on it, at 8:00 p.m., on September 13, 2001. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2001-150 MOTION: of Sterlin g, seconded by Goodwin, adopting directing the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for Project 99-106, Seasons on the Park Utility and Street Improvements. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Goodwi n, approving Change Order No. 4 to the contract with General Security Services Corporation for the Municipal Center Project Security System in the amount of an additional $4,380.55. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Goodwin, approving Change Order No. 5 to the contract with General Security Services Corporation for the Municipal Center Project Security System in the amount of an additional $8,194.03 for a video badging system. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Goo dwin, approving Change Order No. 1 to the contract with North Central Ambulance Sales & Service, Inc., for Refurbishing 1991 Spartan Gladiator Fire Truck, in the amount of an additional $13,707.00, for options included in the original bid. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Goodwin, approving Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Enebak Construction for Project 98-825, Diamond Path Construction Between County Road 42 and County Road 46, in the amount of an additional $70,447.69. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Goodwin, approving Minnesota State Aid Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with Enebak Construction for Project 98-825, Diamond Path Construction Between County Road 42 and County Road 46, in the amount of an additional $113,473.97. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Goodwin, accepting Project 98-825, Diamond Path Construction Between County Road 42 and County Road 46, as final and authorizing final payment on the contract with Enebak Construction in the amount of $46,065.29. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Goodwin, approving a special permit for moving an oversized load on from 13795 Diamond Path on City streets to County Road 42 for Lunak House Movers, valid until August 30, 2001, as attached to the Public Works Director’s memo dated August 23, 2001, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 23, 2001 Page 4 Resolution No. 2001-151 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Goodwin, adopting ordering installation of four-way stop signs at the intersection of 142nd Street and Johnny Cake Ridge Road. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2001-152 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Goodwin, adopting approving specifications for lease/rental of up to five Loaders for Snow Removal, for 2001- 2002, and authorizing advertising for receipt of sealed bids, at 2:00 p.m., on September 11, 2001. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Goodwin, approving hiring the part-time and seasonal employees as listed in the Personnel Report and Addendum dated August 23, 2001. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Goodwin, approving submitting an Application for a 2001-2002 Minnesota ReLeaf Community Forest Health Program Grant, in the amount of $14,000.00, as attached to the Public Works Director’s memo dated August 23, 2001. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA TARGET GREATLAND BUILDING EXPANSION Ms. Bodmer reviewed her memo dated August 17, 2001, describing a request for lot consolidation and vacation of drainage and utility easements for Target Greatland building expansion. The building permit was previously authorized and plans have been modified requiring moving a hydrant on the north side of the store. The portion of the easement will then no longer be needed. Jim Tucker, Target Real Estate Manager, was present and commented on the revised building expansion. The rear drive will remain the same, but they have acquired a triangular piece of property along the east side and will combine it with the building lot. He reviewed plans showing the addition on the north side of the store and the revised interior layout with the grocery area on the north end. Councilmember Sterling asked if there will be adequate parking for the expanded store? Mr. Tucker said they believe there is enough and will still have 831 parking spaces. Resolution No. 2001-153 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, adopting setting a public hearing, at 8:00 p.m., on September 25, 2001, to consider vacating part of a drainage and utility easement at the northeast corner of Lot 1, Block 1, Southport Centre 2nd Addition. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2001-154 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, adopting approving the final plat of Southport Target Addition (replat of Outlot D, Apple Valley Ford CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 23, 2001 Page 5 Addition, and Lot 1, Block 1, Southport Centre 2nd Addition); and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, moving the regular City Council meeting of September 27, 2001, to Tuesday, September 25, 2001, at 8:00 p.m., at City Hall. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. PARKING RESTRICTION ON GARDEN VIEW DRIVE Mr. Heuer reviewed his revised memo dated August 23, 2001, describing a recommendation to prohibit parking on the east side of Garden View Drive from Whitney Drive to the north property line of 927 Garden View. Nine of the 10 affected property owners petitioned for the restriction and the Principals of Southview and Valley Middle Schools support it also. The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee reviewed and recommended the restriction. Arthur Zimmerman, of the Committee, was present. Councilmember Erickson said he concurred with the restriction, but expressed concern that it will not stop parents from stopping in the street to drop off students. He asked for a periodic report on Garden View Drive traffic information. Resolution No. 2001-155 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, adopting establishing a no parking zone along the east side of Garden View Drive from Whitney Drive to the north property line of 927 Garden View Drive and authorizing erection of appropriate signage. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. RESCHEDULE BUDGET REVIEW MEETING MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, canceling the informal meeting of September 5, 2001, and setting an informal meeting, at 9:00 a.m., on September 8, 2001, for review of the 2002 City Budget along with the previously scheduled meeting set for September 7, 2001, at 5:00 p.m. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Mr. Lawell distributed revised pages comparing proposed tax levies on various valued properties in the City. The comparisons attempt to show property taxes on a range of values including the effect of market value increases on taxes from 2000 to 2002. 140TH & GARDEN VIEW RIGHT-OF-WAY Ms. Hills distributed copies and reviewed a proposed settlement for right-of-way acquisition needed for intersection and traffic signal improvements at 140th Street and Garden View Drive. The settlement includes payment of $22,000.00 for the property and a provision for additional landscaping along both streets abutting Apple Valley Golf Course. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 23, 2001 Page 6 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Sterling, approving a Stipulation and Order for Dismissal in the matter of a condemnation action for right-of-way acquisition from Joel and Julie Watrud, at 140th Street and Garden View Drive, for Project 00-148, and authorizing payment in accordance with the agreement. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. RESCHEDULE OCTOBER MEETING MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Goo dwin, moving the regular and informal meetings of October 11, 2001, to Tuesday, October 9, 2001; beginning at 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., respectively. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. COMMUNICATIONS & CALENDAR Councilmember Erickson commented on concern about legitimacy of recent door-to-door solicitors. He reminded everyone that solicitors should be licensed and residents should ask to see a copy of the license. Mayor Hamann-Roland thanked the Cemetery Committee and Staff for their work on improvements at Lebanon Cemetery. A dedication ceremony at the cemetery will be held at 5:30 p.m., on September 13, 2001. Police Captain Lohse reviewed programs the Police Department will be instituting with the block grant funding approved on the consent agenda. The Council received a memo dated August 20, 2001, with a calendar listing upcoming events. CLAIMS AND BILLS MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, to pay the claims and bills, check registers dated August 15, 2001, in the amount of $1,073,468.78; and August 22, 2001, in the amount of $928,341.19. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, to adjourn. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:12 o’clock p.m.