Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/28/2000CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota September 28, 2000 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held September 28th, 2000, at 8:00 o’clock p.m., at Apple Valley City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Ham ann-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 to the City Administrator Grawe, Public Works Director Heuer, Parks and Recreation Director Johnson, Community Development Director Kelley, Police Captain Lohse, City Planner Lovelace, Human Resources Manager Margarit, Assistant Planner Milton, 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 Grendahl, seconded by Erickson, 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 present to speak. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, removing the agree ment with RMR Services from the agenda, adding approval of a contract for City Hall roof repair, and approving all remaining items on the consent agenda. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, approving the m inutes of the regular meeting of September 14th, 2000, as written. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0 (Sterling Abstained). Resolution No. 2000-241 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, adopting accepting, with thanks, the donation of a 1993 Plymouth Acclaim automobile from Annette Margarit to the Fire Department for use in training purposes. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 24, 2000 Page 2 Resolution No. 2000-242 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, adopting approving 2000 Special Assessment Rolls No. 476 through 478, in the total amount of $189,735.00, and setting a public hearing on them, at 8:00 p.m., on October 26, 2000. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2000-243 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, adopting approving 2000 Special Assessment Roll No. 487, delinquent utility charges in the total amount of $38,643.50, and setting a public hearing on it, at 8:00 p.m., on October 26, 2000. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2000-244 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, adopting setting a public hearing, at 8:00 p.m., on October 26, 2000, on the application of Blazin Wings, Inc., d/b/a Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, for new on-sale and Sunday liquor licenses, at 14658 Cedar Avenue. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, granting a setback varianc e to allow construction of a house entryway addition, to within 27 feet of the front lot line, on Lot 15, Block 2, Valley South (14660 Glazier Avenue) as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2000-245 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendah l, adopting approving the final plat and Subdivision Agreement for Fischer Market Place 5th Addition and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2000-246 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, adopting approving the final plat and Subdivision Agreement for Summerfield Townhomes and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2000-247 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, adopting approving plans and specifications for Project 00-125, Summerfield Townhomes Utility Improvements, and authorizing installation by change order to Project 99-103, Dahle Pines Utility and Street Improvements. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, approving Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Hydrocon, Inc., for Project 99-103, Dahle Pines Utility and Street Improvements, in the additional amount of $59,365.00 for Project 00-125, Summerfield Townhomes Utility Improvements. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2000-248 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, adopting receiving the preliminary engineering report for Project 00-143, Valley Oaks Townhomes Phase 2 Utility Improvements, and setting a public hearing on it, at 8:00 p.m., on October 26, 2000. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 24, 2000 Page 3 Resolution No. 2000-249 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, adopting directing the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for Project 00-143, Valley Oaks Townhomes Phase 2 Utility Improvements. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2000-250 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, adopting awarding the contract for Project 00-137, Lebanon Cemetery Fence, Sign, and Other Improvements, to Fenc-co, Inc., the low bidder, in the total amount of $101,175.00 including base bid and alternates. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2000-251 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, adopting approving plans and specifications for Project 00-138, Storm Sewer System Improvements, as an addendum to Project 96-512, East Trunk Storm Sewer, for which bids will be received October 12, 2000, at 2:00 p.m. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, approving the updated Snow and Ice Control Policy and Procedures for City operations as attached to the Public Works Director’s memo dated September 28, 2000. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, approving the Request for Proposals for Financial Services for 2001-2002, as attached to the Finance Director’s memo dated September 12, 2000, and authorizing acceptance of such proposal until November 8, 2000, at 2:00 p.m. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, approving settlement of claims for damages resulting from a sanitary sewer backup on June 23, 2000, on Euclid Avenue with Audrey Jorgenson, Thomas and Anita Frank, and Robert and Linda Carlson; and authorizing payment, in the total amount of $8,455.64, as described in the City Attorney’s memo dated September 20, 2000. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Go odwin, seconded by Grendahl, receiving resignations of Royal Bakke and Priscilla Zee from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, as described in the Parks and Recreation Director’s memo dated September 25, 2000; and thanking them for their volunteer service to the City. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, approving hiring Michael Endres for the full- time position of Parks Maintenance Worker I, as listed in the Personnel Report dated September 28, 2000. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, approving hiring the seasonal employees, as listed in the Personnel Report dated September 28, 2000. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, approving an agreement with A-Plus Roofing Company, for replacement of part of the existing City Hall building roof, at a cost CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 24, 2000 Page 4 of $12,450.00, as described in the Public Works Supervisor’s memo dated September 28, 2000, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA WALMART ADDITION RESTAURANT & MULTI-TENANT BUILDING Mr. Lovelace reviewed the Planning Commission recommendation on a 7,100 square-foot multi- tenant retail building proposed at the northeast corner of County Road 42 and the entrance to Bachman’s. The proposal includes a request to allow a Class III restaurant in the planned development zone. This class of restaurant is considered a coffee shop/deli type with no drive thru window service. He reviewed the building plans and noted the coffee shop will be located on the west end with an outdoor seating area. The building exterior and site plan have been revised as requested. Ordinance No. 682 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, passing amending Section A13-2 of Appendix A of the City Code, for Planned Development Designation No. 341, by adding Class III restaurants as a permitted use in Zone 4A (Walmarts 1st Addition and Carrollton Commercial Addition) as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2000-252 MOTION: of Grend ahl, seconded by Erickson, adopting approving the site plan and authorizing issuance of a building permit for a multi-tenant retail building on Lot 2, Block 1, Walmarts 1st Addition, with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. EAST VALLEY PLAZA 3RD ADDITION Ms. Milton reviewed the Planning Commission recommendation on a proposal to subdivide Outlot A, East Valley Plaza 2nd Addition, into three lots. No site plans for buildings are proposed now, but the developer has indicated one lot will be used for a day care center and another lot for a veterinary clinic. The subdivision will require installation of sidewalks along Upper 141st Street and 141st Street. Resolution No. 2000-253 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Ericks on, adopting approving the preliminary plat of East Valley Plaza 3rd Addition with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2000-254 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, adopting ordering the City Engineer to prepare a preliminary feasibility report for Project 00-144, East Valley Plaza 3rd Addition Improvements. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 24, 2000 Page 5 FISCHER TEMPORARY DRIVEWAY TO PILOT KNOB ROAD Mr. Kelley reviewed his memo dated September 25, 2000, describing the request of Fischer Sand & Aggregate to continue use of the temporary driveway access to Pilot Knob Road until November 30, 2000. Use of the temporary driveway was approved until September 29, 2000, but the contractor on the airport project has not been able to proceed on the timetable as planned. Councilmember Erickson thanked John Ericson, of Fischer Sand & Aggregate, for working with the truck traffic and minimizing problems. Mr. Ericson said they will continue to monitor the trucks. He also advised the Council that new contracts for continuing airport work are being planned for 2001. At this time they do not know who the suppliers will be, but he will keep the City informed. The current contract involves only hauling material to the airport and nothing is being brought back at this time. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving an extension for use of a temporary driveway access on the east side of Pilot Knob Road by Fischer Sand & Aggregate until November 30, 2000, as described in the Community Development Director’s memo dated September 25, 2000. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY COOPERATIVE EFFORTS Mr. Kelley reviewed his memo dated September 25, 2000, describing Habitat for Humanity’s efforts to begin projects in Dakota County. It is exploring possibilities of working with local governments to provide affordable housing units. Staff can work with the organization to identify potential parcels that might be available and sources of funding, such as Community Development Block Grant funds. The capabilities of the organization, at this time, would allow it to construct about one house per year. Councilmember Goodwin asked if the organization is still building only single family homes or has it considered some type of townhomes? Mr. Kelley said it is generally just single family homes, but it has considered twinhomes. Resolution No. 2000-255 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Sterling, adopting authorizing cooperative efforts with the Dakota County Chapter of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity and directing Staff to investigate availability of tax forfeit or surplus property that might be available and potential revenue sources for creating new buildable lots or rehabilitated housing for modest income households. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MAYOR & COUNCIL SALARY ADJUSTMENT Mr. Lawell gave the first reading of an ordinance amending City Code Section 2-27 setting salaries of the Mayor and Councilmembers as attached to his memo dated September 25, 2000. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 24, 2000 Page 6 He noted the salaries have not been adjusted since 1990 for Councilmembers and since 1993 for the Mayor. Councilmembers’ salaries are currently $500.00 per month and are recommended to be $565.00 in 2001 and $582.00 in 2002. The Mayor’s salary is currently $700.00 per month and is recommended to be $791.00 in 2001 and $815.00 in 2002. He reviewed salary comparisons of other metropolitan area elected officials from the AMM salary survey and from a survey of neighboring cities. Councilmember Goodwin said he believes the adjustments are warranted and noted salaries should be looked at on an ongoing basis rather than waiting several years and having to catch up. The Council accepted the first reading or the ordinance. The second reading will be scheduled for October 12, 2000. COMMUNICATIONS & CALENDAR The Council received a memo dated September 25, 2000, with a calendar listing upcoming events. Mayor Hamann-Roland thanked members of the Garden View Drive Ad Hoc Advisory Committee on Traffic for putting together the open house, on September 21st, and continuing to work on the issue all summer. The Mayor said the AMM General Government & Transportation Committee approved the policy submitted to support legislation allowing for a peer appeals review board on traffic control issues local governments may have with MnDOT. In addition, on September 22nd, Judge Thomas Murphy attended the Dakota County Mayors/Administrators meeting and discussed the judicial perspective on traffic law violations. The Mayor congratulated the Ring-Around-The-Arts Festival Committee for a successful event. She also thanked everyone who contributed to and supported relief efforts for the City of Granite Falls. Donations were delivered September 18th. CLAIMS AND BILLS MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, to pay the claims and bills, check registers dated September 20, 2000, in the amount of $867,423.13; and September 27, 2000, in the amount of $629,278.96. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Sterling, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:52 o’clock p.m.