HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/12/2017 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
October 12, 2017
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota,
held October 12, 2017, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., at Apple Valley Municipal Center.
PRESENT: Mayor Hamann-Roland; Councilmembers Bergman, Goodwin, Grendahl, and
Hooppaw.
ABSENT: None.
City staff inembers present were: City Administrator Lawell, Deputy City Clerk Murphy, City
Attorney Dougherty, City Engineer Anderson, Police Captain Bermel, Parks and Recreation
Director Bernstein, Police Captain Francis, Assistant City Administrator Grawe, Human
Resources Manager Haas, Finance Director Hedberg, Community Development Director
Nordquist, Police Chief Rechtzigel, Public Works Director Saam, Planner/Econ. Dev. Specialist
Sharpe, and Fire Chief Thompson.
Mayor Hamann-Roland called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Everyone took part in the
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, removing item 4.J. —Adopt Resolution
Accepting Funding for Metropolitan Council Pre-Development Transit Oriented
Development (TOD) Study of Land Use Adjacent to Station Stops Along the
Cedar Avenue BRT Corridor, Including the Wings Financial Superblock, and
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.
Mr. Mikell Smith, 17380 Pilot Knob Road, Lakeville, commented on the City's response
following his offer to purchase property the City owns in Lakeville.
Discussion followed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Hamann-Roland asked if the Council or anyone in the audience wished to pull any item
from the consent agenda. There were no requests.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, approving all remaining items on the consent
agenda with no exceptions. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0
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CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, approving the minutes of the regular meeting
of September 28, 2017, as written. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, adopting Resolution No. 2017-144
accepting, with thanks, the donation of a water color painting by Bob Bonawitz
from Jana Bonawitz-Conlin for use by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, approving issuance of a lawful gambling
exempt permit, by the State Gambling Control Board, to Eastview High School
Senior Party, for use on March 1 l, 2018, at Old Chicago, 14998 Glazier Avenue,
and waiving any waiting period for State approval. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, approving a change in general manager for
Lancer Food Service, Inc., d/b/a Lancer Food Service, in connection with the
Concessionaire On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License and Special License for
Sunday Liquor Sales, at 13000 Zoo Boulevard, naming Anthony Erick Arvidson
as General Manager, as described in the City Clerk's memo. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, approving the changes in officer and
manager for Smashburger Acquisition Minneapolis, LLC, d/b/a Smashburger
#1317, in connection with the On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor and Wine
Licenses, at 7394 153rd Street W., Ste. 100, naming Thomas Clavin Ryan as
CEO; and Matthew Holliday Milliman as General Manager, as described in the
City Clerk's memo. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, adopting Resolution No. 2017-145 setting a
public hearing, at 7:00 p.m., on November 9, 2017, on the application for a new
On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License by Super World, Inc., d/b/a Super
World Buffet, located at 15050 Cedar Avenue, Suite 111. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, adopting Resolution No. 2017-146 calling
for redemption of the outstanding General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series
2007B. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, declaring certain City vehicles as surplus;
authorizing the disposal of City vehicles and unclaimed property by a public sale
from October 20, 2017, through November 1, 2017; and approving the agreement
with Assets 2 Cash, LLC, for an online auction conducted through K-Bid, and
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, adopting Resolution No 2017-147,
authorizing accepting the Dakota County Community Development Agency
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(CDA) Redevelopment Incentive Grant(RIG) Program award, in the amount of
$250,000.00, for the Menard/Hanson site. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, authorizing the letter of support for
construction of infiltration basin on Valleywood Golf Course property, as
attached to the Public Works Director's memo. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, approving the reduction of Natural
Resources Management Permit (NRMP) financial guarantee for Springs at Apple
Valley from $17,500.00 to $5,000.00; and the release of NRMP financial
guarantee for Giselle's Corner, as listed in the Natural Resources Coordinator's
memo. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, adopting Resolution No. 2017-149 directing
the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for Project 2018-103, 2018
Micro Surfacing. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, adopting Resolution No. 2017-150 directing
the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for Project 2018-104, 2018
Utility Improvements. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, adopting Resolution No. 2017-151 directing
the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for Project 2018-105, 2018
Street Improvements. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, approving the agreement for Municipal
Center Countertop Replacement Project, with Vision Woodworking, Inc., in the
amount of$15,065.45, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the
same. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, approving Change Order No. 1 to the
agreement with C & C Courts, Inc., in the amount of an additional $2,135.00, and
accepting Project 2017-169, AVCC Gym Floor Replacement, as complete and
authorizing final payment in the amount of$92,648.00. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, accepting Project 2017-103, 2017 Micro
Surfacing, as complete and authorizing final payment on the agreement with
Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC, in the amount of$1,000.00. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, accepting Project 2017-132, 2017 Ring
Route Painting Services, as complete and authorizing final payment on the
agreement with Budget Sandblasting and Painting, Inc., in the amount of
$3,521.85. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
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MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, approving hiring the seasonal, part-time and
full time employees, retirement of employee, promotion of employee, and
resignation of employees, as listed in the Personnel Report dated
October 12, 2017. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, approving the claims and bills, check
registers dated September 21, 2017, in the amount of$967,812.61, and
September 27, 2017, in the amount of$2,058,174.12. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
2017 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL 652
Mr. Hedberg described Assessment Roll No. 652, totaling $151,540.48, for delinquent utility
accounts. He noted the hearing notice was published according to law and confirmed receipt of
the Affidavit of Publication. The assessment represents 536 utility billing accounts. No written
objections have been received. Prepayments continue to be received.
Mayor Hamann-Roland called the public hearing to order, at 7:15 p.m., on Special Assessment
Roll No. 652. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the audience.
There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 7:16 p.m.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2017-152
approving and levying 2017 Special Assessment Roll No. 652, delinquent utility
accounts, in the amount of$151,540.48, minus any prepayments. Ayes - 5 -Nays
- 0.
EDUCATION BUILDING, 14200 CEDAR AVENUE
Mr. Nordquist introduced this item and presented information on the Education Building
Renovation project, which is the old City Hall building, at 14200 Cedar Avenue.
Councilmember Goodwin asked for breakdown costs of building renovations in the total amount
of$252,986.00, and expressed concern regarding the landscaping cost of$80,000.00.
Discussion followed. �
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hamann-Roland, adopting Resolution No. 2017-153
awarding agreement for HVAC Upgrade Old City Hall to Ryan Mechanical, Inc.,
the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of$262,400.00.
Councilmember Hooppaw voiced his opposition to the City being in the institutional real
estate business previously and his opinion has not changed. He clarified he has no issue
with St. Mary's or MacPhail, stating he is proud they are in Apple Valley. He further
added he has no interest in re-zoning the property.
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Vote was taken on the motion: Ayes - 3 -Nays - 2 (Bergman and Hooppaw).
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, authorizing Consulting Construction
Administration for HVAC Upgrade Old City Hall to Karges-Faulconbridge, Inc.,
(KFI) in the amount of$10,600.00. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 1 (Hooppaw).
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hamann-Roland, adopting Resolution No. 2017-148
awarding agreement for Education Building Renovation to Dering Pierson Group,
LLC, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of$252,986.00.
Councilmember Grendahl expressed concern if the City had to re-bid this project at a
later date, the cost would increase.
Discussion followed.
Councilmember Goodwin made a motion to table the item for two-weeks until he sees the
breakdown of the building renovation costs.
Councilmember Bergman said he liked everything about the two tenants and does
not feel it is fair to table the item for two-weeks.
Discussion continued.
The motion failed for the lack of a second motion.
Councilmember Grendahl noted this is not general fund/taxpayer money. It is money the
City has collected on rent for the past 15 years.
The City Council continued discussion.
Vote was taken on the motion: Ayes - 3 -Nays - 2 (Bergman and Hooppaw).
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, authorizing Consulting Construction
Administration for Education Building Renovation to CNH Architects, in the
amount of$24,580.00. Ayes - 3 -Nays - 2 (Bergman and Hooppaw).
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hamann-Roland, approving a lease agreement with
MacPhail Center for Music 2018-2022.
Councilmember Hooppaw expressed concern about the absence of comparable market
data regarding leasing rates.
Discussion followed.
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Mr. Kyle Carpenter, MacPhail Center for Music Chief Executive Officer, provided
� additional information.
Discussion continued.
Vote was taken on the motion: Ayes - 3 -Nays - 2 (Bergman and Hooppaw).
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving a lease agreement with St. Mary's
University 2018-2020. Ayes - 3 -Nays - 2 (Bergman and Hooppaw).
Mr. Kyle Carpenter said they are hoping for a grand opening in this new space in January or
February of next year.
NEW ONLINE UTILITY BILLING PAYMENT PORTAL
Mr. Hedberg announced the City will deploy a new on-line utility billing payment portal mid-
October.
Discussion followed.
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the calendar of upcoming events
as included in the Deputy City Clerk's memo, and noting that each event listed is
hereby deemed a Special Meeting of the City Council. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Jo Murphy, Deputy Cit Clerk
Approved by the Apple Valley City Council
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