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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/13/2000CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 13, 2000 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held July 13th, 2000, 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, Assistant Planner Bodmer, Natural Resources Coordinator Colleran, Assistant to the City Administrator Grawe, Acting Public Works Director Heuer, Parks & Recreation Director Johnson, Community Development Director Kelley, Police Captain Lohse, City Planner Lovelace, Human Resources Manager Margarit, Assistant Planner Milton, Administrative Assistant Pederson, and Fire Chief Wassmund. Mayor Hamann-Roland called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. Everyone in attendance 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 Goodwin, deleting consideration of a Municipal Center Building Commissioning Agreement from the agenda and approving all remaining items on the consent agenda. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of June 22nd, 2000, as written. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0 (Goodwin Abstained). Resolution No. 2000-157 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, adopting accepting, with thanks, the donation of a 1988 Ford Tempo automobile from Stephen and Denise Michels to the Fire Department for use in training. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 13, 2000 Page 2 Resolution No. 2000-158 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, adopting accepting, with thanks, the donation of a 1985 Cadillac Cimarron automobile from William and Leslie Sandey to the Fire Department for use in training. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2000-159 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, adopting approving participation in the “Safe & Sober Communities” program for the period October 1, 2000, through September 30, 2001, and authorizing the Police Chief to execute the necessary documents. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, receiving the Apple Valley Firefighters’ Relief Association certification of its 2001 financial requirements for the special fund tax levy in 2001, in the amount of $132,498.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, receiving the December 31, 1999, City Audited Financial Statements and Management Letter provided by the City Auditors. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving contracts with the City of Rosemount for use of its Fire Safety House on August 10, and October 11 and 12, 2000, for fire education programs, as attached to the Fire Marshal’s memo dated June 21, 2000, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving publication of a Notice of Intent to Franchise for competitive cable television service; requesting submittal of franchise applications by August 18, 2000; and setting a public hearing on any applications before the Telecommunications Advisory Committee, at 7:00 p.m., on October 2, 2000; as described in the Cable Coordinator’s memo dated July 13, 2000. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2000-160 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, adopting rejecting all bids received on June 13, 2000, for Project 00-129, Salt Storage Building Construction, and carrying funding forward to 2001 to proceed with the project as described in the Acting Public Works Director’s memo dated July 13, 2000. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2000-161 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, adopting approving plans and specifications for Project 00-130, Deep Well No. 17 Construction, and authorizing advertising for receipt of bids, at 2:00 p.m., on August 3, 2000. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 13, 2000 Page 3 Resolution No. 2000-162 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, adopting approving specifications for Municipal Center AMAG 450 Building Access System and CCTV Addition and authorizing advertising for receipt of bids, at 2:00 p.m., on August 1, 2000. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2000-163 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, adopting awarding the contract for Project 98-813, Prairie Crossing Commercial Utility and Street Improvements, to Ryan Contracting Company, the low bidder, in the amount of $251,713.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2000-164 MOTION: of G rendahl, seconded by Goodwin, adopting awarding the contract for Project 00-132, Central Sanitary Sewer Trunk, to Municipal Contracting Services, the low bidder, in the amount of $287,340.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2000-165 MOTION: of Grenda hl, seconded by Goodwin, adopting awarding the purchase of an F-350 Cab and Chassis for Park Maintenance to Airlake Ford of Lakeville, the low bidder, in the total amount of $26,815.00, including the optional snowplow package. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Widmer, Inc., for Project 98-823, Farquar Lake Outlet, in the amount of an additional $14,281.23. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seco nded by Goodwin, approving Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Hydrocon, Inc., for Project 99-124, Timber Ridge Utility Improvements, in the amount of an additional $2,882.42. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, accepting P roject 99-124, Timber Ridge Utility Improvements, as final and authorizing final payment on the contract with Hydrocon, Inc., in the amount of $6,226.78. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving an Agreement for Sign Inven tory services with Short, Elliott, Hendrickson, Inc., at a cost not to exceed $8,000.00, as attached to the Acting Public Works Director’s memo dated July 13, 2000, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Gre ndahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving Change Order No. 3 to the contract with Shaw-Lundquist, Inc., for Municipal Center Construction in the amount of an additional $4,153.00 for brick staining and electrical work. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 13, 2000 Page 4 MOTION: of Grendah l, seconded by Goodwin, approving Change Order No. 4 to the contract with Shaw-Lundquist, Inc., for Municipal Center Construction in the amount of an additional $20,769.00 to install a revised Edwards fire alarm system. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Gr endahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving purchase and installation of two Spacesaver Power Assist Filing Systems for the Municipal Center Construction Project, from Haldman-Homme, Inc., in the amount of $48,570.10 plus $17,191.00 for installation, as requested in the Assistant to the City Administrator’s memo dated July 13, 2000. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving hiring Brenda Johnson, Barry Rogers, and Mark Shaw for the full-time positions of Police Officers as listed in the Personnel Report dated July 13, 2000. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving promotion of Kathryn Drews to the full-time position of Manager at Liquor Store No. 2 as listed in the Personnel Report dated July 13, 2000. MOTION: of Gren dahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving hiring the part-time and seasonal employees, as listed in the Personnel Report and Addendum dated July 13, 2000. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA MRPA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Sandy Wagner, of the Minnesota Recreation & Park Association Awards Committee, presented an Award of Excellence in Facility Design and Development to the City. The Committee selected the City to receive the award for development of Johnny Cake Ridge Park (west). Ms. Wagner commented on the purpose of the Association, founded in 1937, and the awards program established in 1987, to recognize outstanding parks, recreation and leisure services providers. The Council thanked the Association for its consideration and Mr. Johnson, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, and Staff for their efforts. KIDS FEEDING KIDS VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION Richard Proudfit, of Feeding Children International, was present and spoke about the program now providing meals for children in other countries. They are now launching a program, Kids Feeding Kids, to assist children in Minnesota. Youth from Apple Valley participated in starting the food packaging program on June 22, 2000, by packaging meals for 8,000 in four hours. The Council expressed appreciation for those who participated and prepared letters of recognition to them. Angie Johnson and Nicki Soderholm were present to receive their letters. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 13, 2000 Page 5 REPORT ON JULY 7-9, 2000, RAIN STORMS Mr. Lawell reported on damage sustained in Apple Valley by rain and flooding over the weekend of July 7-9, 2000. The northeast area of the City received large amounts of rain, as did Eagan, and that was where most of the damage occurred. Mayor Hamann-Roland said it was announced yesterday that Dakota County and Apple Valley have been included in the Federal disaster declaration. She thanked everyone who worked to help gain this assistance so quickly for residents and public property. Mr. Gordon gave a general report on issues related to storm water and drainage in the City. An analysis and more specific report will be prepared in the next few weeks and brought back to the Council. The amount of rain received in a small area overwhelmed the systems. A rain gauge in the northeast corner of the City showed nine inches of rain Friday night and three more inches Saturday night. The gauge at the Central Maintenance Facility showed six inches during the same period. Ponds in the southern and western parts of the City behaved as expected. They rose and flooded lawns but did not enter homes. Ponds in the northeast part of the city rose higher than their calculated peaks and some water entered homes. The levels have peaked and ponds and Long Lake are going down. Farquar Lake is still rising, but it is the last holding basin in the system. Homes in the area are sandbagged and, barring any more rain, the lake may rise three to six inches before receding. It will take about a month for it to return to normal. The Council received a preliminary damage assessment dated July 13, 2000, as contained in a memo from Police Captain Lohse who is also the City’s Deputy Director of Emergency Management. The Mayor noted that anyone who has not already done so should report damage to the Public Works Department. Dave Gisch, Dakota County Emergency Manager, was present and described the County’s involvement. A dike broke in Lebanon Hills Regional Park on Sunday and caused more concern for areas that had already received excessive rain. Special deputies were called out to assist Eagan Police over the weekend and the National Guard was contacted about options for assistance. Dakota County Environmental Management and Public Health Departments can provide information for residents about cleanup procedures. The County Extension Services is also available for questions on cleaning information. Ray Cook, of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), was present and commended the Mayor and Staff for their response to the storm. The disaster declaration is in effect and triggers assistance for everyone in Dakota County. He reviewed the process for individuals, homeowners, and businesses to apply for assistance as contained in flyers being distributed. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 13, 2000 Page 6 Councilmember Erickson asked if assistance is available for mitigation efforts? Mr. Cook said, in some cases, it is provided for things such as hanging a furnace on a wall or raising it or raising water heaters to prevent future damage. Councilmember Grendahl asked if assistance is available for public mitigation projects? Mr. Gisch said there may be some assistance or matching funds available. The engineers would need to be involved and would have to provide a plan for consideration. Mr. Lawell asked that residents report damage to the City, as well as FEMA, so all locations can be identified. Approximately 70 homes have been identified to date. Arrangements are being made for pickup of damaged carpet and other items. Nancy Anderson, 5441 West 134th Street, asked if the City is in the National Flood Insurance Program? Mr. Kelley said the City does not participate. The program was looked at some time ago, but, at the time, it was determined the benefit was not there to proceed. PROJECT 97-535, EVERMOOR/TALCOTT GLEN IMPROVEMENTS Mayor Hamann-Roland called the public hearing to order, at 8:55 p.m., to consider Project 97- 535, Evermoor Addition/Talcott Glen Townhomes Utility and Street Improvements, and noted receipt of the affidavit of publication of the hearing notice. Mr. Gordon reviewed the revised engineering report, dated June 1, 2000, describing the improvements. The site includes 44 townhouse units on 29.63 acres east of Diamond Path. The northern portion of the site and Birger Pond area are being annexed to Rosemount. Trunk storm sewer will be assessed at the single family rate per acre rather than the multiple rate. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the audience. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 8:58 p.m. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, receiving the revised engineer ing report, dated June 1, 2000, for Project 97-535, Evermoor Addition/Talcott Glen Townhomes Utility and Street Improvements. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2000-166 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, adopting ordering installation of Project 97-535, Evermoor Addition/Talcott Glen Townhomes Utility and Street Improvements. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2000-167 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, adopting approving plans and specifications for Project 97-535, Evermoor Addition/Talcott Glen Townhomes Utility and Street Improvements, and authorizing advertising for receipt of bids, at 2:00 p.m. on August 3, 2000. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, approving a Natural Resources Management Permit for Project 97-535, Evermoor Addition/Talcott Glen Townhomes Utility CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 13, 2000 Page 7 and Street Improvements, as recommended by the City Engineer in his memo dated July 7, 2000. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY SUBDIVISION Ms. Bodmer reviewed the Planning Commission recommendation on development of property at the southeast corner of 145th Street and Cedar Avenue. It will be divided into two lots with a dental clinic proposed for the northern lot and a Christian Science Society church building on the southern lot. The northern lot requires a Comprehensive Plan amendment and rezoning to “LB” for the dental clinic use. The Comprehensive Plan amendment must be approved by the Metropolitan Council before the Council can act on the rezoning. Resolution No. 2000-168 MOTION: of Erickson, s econded by Goodwin, adopting approving submitting an amendment to the Land Use Chapter of Comprehensive Plan, from Institutional to Commercial, to the Metropolitan Council for proposed Lot 1, Block 1, Christian Science Society, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2000-169 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, adopting approving the preliminary plat of Christian Science Society, at the southeast corner of 145th Street and Cedar Avenue, with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2000-170 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Erickson, adopting approving the site plan and authorizing issuance of a building permit for a 3,500 square church building on Lot 2, Block 1, Christian Science Society, with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2000-171 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, adopting ordering the City Engineer to prepare a preliminary feasibility report for Project 00-139, Christian Science Society Improvements. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. TIMBERLAND APARTMENTS IN REGATTA 3RD ADDITION Mr. Lovelace reviewed the Planning Commission recommendation on a proposed six building, 208-unit, apartment complex located southeast of 157th Street and Foliage Avenue. The 12-acre site is included as subzone 7 of Planned Development No. 632. He reviewed the site plan and building elevations for Timberland Apartments which combine townhouse units on the ends of the apartment buildings. Councilmember Grendahl asked if a traffic signal at 157th Street and Galaxie will be installed? Mr. Gordon said it is not part of this project, but will be considered when the street connection is completed and traffic counts meet warrants. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 13, 2000 Page 8 Ordinance No. 674 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, passing amending Article A23 of Appendix A to the City Code by establishing minimum area requirements and standards for multiple dwellings in zone 7 of Planned Development No. 632, Regatta 3rd Addition, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2000-172 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, adopting approving the site plan and authorizing issuance of a building permit for Timberland Apartments on Outlot C, Regatta 3rd Addition, with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. SAM’S CLUB - FISCHER MARKET PLACE Ms. Milton reviewed the Planning Commission recommendation on a proposed Sam’s Club, 126,000 square-foot, retail building in Fischer Market Place, northeast of Florence Trail and Foliage Avenue. A planned development amendment to allow auto service bays as a conditional use is also requested. The building will be located west of Menard’s and the buildings will be connected to each other. Cross parking easements will be provided. The service bays are for tire mounting and will be accessed by only two exterior doors. Tire storage will be in an enclosed, covered, area. Ordinance No. 675 MOTION: of Sterling, sec onded by Erickson, passing rezoning the northerly part of Outlot I, Fischer Market Place, from zone 3 to zone 1 of Planned Development No. 646 as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Ordinance No. 676 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, passing amending Article A24 of Appendix A to the City Code by allowing service bays for installation of auto accessories as a conditional use in zone 1 of Planned Development No. 646, Fischer Market Place, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2000-173 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, adopting approving the site plan and authorizing issuance of a building permit and Natural Resources Management Permit for Sam’s Club retail building on Outlot I, Fischer Market Place, with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission, including no storage of carts in parking lot corrals when the business is not open. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. DAHLE PINES TOWNHOMES CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 13, 2000 Page 9 Ms. Bodmer reviewed the Planning Commission recommendation on Dahle Pines Townhomes, proposed for 35 townhomes, on a seven-acre site, northwest of 132nd Street and Galaxie Avenue. Private streets within the development will interconnect with private streets in Williamsburg III. The current connection of Gamma Way with Galaxie Avenue will be removed next year and access to both subdivisions will be from 132nd Street. A variance for use of less than 50 percent masonry material on the building exteriors was requested, but not recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. A meeting is scheduled with the developer for July 17, 2000, to review tree removal and grading plans. In accordance with state law, July 27, 2000, is the last day for the City Council to take action. Due to the time involved in resolving neighborhood issues, further review of these plans will be done to attempt to save more trees. Chuck Ryan, of Dahle Brothers, commented on the market for their homes. They have made adjustments in the building locations and are attempting to save as many trees as possible. They are also considering moving some existing trees to Outlot A if feasible. Ms. Colleran said she will be meeting with them and by revising grading limits, they may be able to save 12 additional trees and potentially 10 more. Mr. Ryan described the design of their homes and their request for use of steel siding on the sides and rear and stucco on the front. They tried to revise the plans to comply with the 50 percent masonry requirement, but it does not meet their design ideas. If they are required to comply, they may use stucco on all sides. The Council discussed the use of alternate material, but stated the 50 percent masonry standard has been required in other developments. Ordinance No. 677 MOTION: of Goodwin , seconded by Sterling, passing rezoning the Dahle Pines site, in Section 22, at the northwest corner of 132nd Street and Galaxie Avenue, from R-1 to M-3C as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2000-174 MOTION: of Grenda hl, seconded by Sterling, adopting approving the preliminary plat of Dahle Pines with conditions, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, granting variances for con struction of Dahle Pines townhouse buildings with reduced setbacks from Galaxie Avenue, the northern property line and the street extension of 131st Street as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2000-175 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by G oodwin, adopting making a finding of fact and denying the request for Dahle Pines townhomes for a variance from City Code Section A1-53(d)(3), allowing the buildings to be constructed with CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 13, 2000 Page 10 an exterior finish of less than 50 percent masonry material, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2000-176 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, adopting approving the site plan and setback variances and authorizing issuance of building permits and a Natural Resources Management Permit for Dahle Pines Townhomes, with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2000-177 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, adopting ordering the City Engineer to prepare a preliminary feasibility report for Project 99-103, Dahle Pines Townhomes Improvements. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. SELF STORAGE FACILITY - 155TH & GARRETT Mr. Lovelace reviewed the Planning Commission recommendation on an 82,000 square-foot, multi-building, storage facility proposed to be located on 3.6 acres, at the northwest corner of 155th Street and Garrett Avenue, by Superior Storage. The larger central building will provide climate controlled storage and will be surrounded by five other buildings. He reviewed the site plan issues considered by the Planning Commission including maintaining a sight triangle to the east of the facility entrance on 155th Street. Ordinance No. 678 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, passing rezoning the Superior Storage site, in Section 34, at the northwest corner of 155th Street and Garrett Avenue, from “RB” to “GB” as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2000-178 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, adopting approving the preliminary plat of Superior Apple Valley Storage Addition, with conditions, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2000-179 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, adopting approving the site plan, granting a variance allowing building coverage of 27 percent of the lot, and authorizing issuance of a building permit and Natural Resources Management Permit for Superior Apple Valley Storage, with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2000-180 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Sterling, adopting ordering the City Engineer to prepare a preliminary feasibility report for Project 00-140, Superior Apple Valley Storage Addition. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. HIDDEN PONDS LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT FUNDS APPLICATION CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 13, 2000 Page 11 Ms. Milton reviewed her memo dated July 13, 2000, describing a proposed application to the Metropolitan Council for Inclusionary Housing Account funds by Duffy Development. The funds are available under the Livable Communities Act to support economically integrated housing projects. Duffy Development is proposing apartment units on the Hidden Ponds site and is asking that the City support its application and forward funds to it if approved. Support of the application does not commit the City to approve the apartment proposal or grant variances that are not in the City’s best interests. Mr. Kelley said the Dakota County Community Development Agency has also been approached about assistance with other components of the project. The Inclusionary Housing Account is a grant program and housing developments of this type usually have multiple funding components. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving participation in the Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Act Inclusionary Housing Account Program for Hidden Ponds apartments and authorizing the City Administrator to sign necessary forms associated with Duffy Development’s application. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. WAL-MART STORE ADDITIONAL SCREENING Mr. Lawell distributed a letter dated July 12, 2000, from Wal-Mart describing additional screening it will be providing for its store at County Road 42 and Pennock. It will construct a knee wall to screen carts on the sidewalk area, construct a masonry wall screening the trash compactor, and plant additional boulevard trees along 147th Street. INFORMAL MEETING WITH PLANNING COMMISSION Mr. Lawell asked the Councilmembers to review their schedules for a possible meeting date with the Planning Commission. It has been suggested that an informal meeting be set, for 6:30 p.m., on August 24, 2000, to review development design guidelines. COMMUNICATIONS & CALENDAR The Council received a memo dated July 10, 2000, with a calendar listing upcoming events. Councilmember Grendahl thanked the 4th of July Committee, Mr. Johnson, and Parks & Recreation Staff for the successful celebration and parade. Councilmember Sterling also thanked Street Maintenance for its clean up work after all the activities. CLAIMS AND BILLS MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Sterling, to pay the claims and bills, check registers dated June 28, 2000, in the amount of $194,130.98; July 5, 2000, in the amount of CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 13, 2000 Page 12 $2,738,116.70; and July 12, 2000, in the amount of $15,272,278.82. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:32 o’clock p.m.