HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/26/2017 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
October 26, 2017
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota,
held October 26, 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, City Clerk Gackstetter, City
Attorney Dougherty, Parks Maintenance Superintendent Adamini, Police Captain Bermel, Parks
and Recreation Director Bernstein, Planner Bodmer, Parks Maintenance Working Foreman
Endres, Police Captain Francis, Assistant City Administrator Grawe, Human Resources Manager
Haas, Finance Director Hedberg, City Planner Lovelace, Police Chief Rechtzigel, Public Works
Director Saam, and Planner/Econ. Dev. Specialist Sharpe.
Mayor Hamann-Roland called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Everyone took part in the
Pledge of Allegiance led by Boy Scout Matthew Skowronek from Troop 205.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, approving the agenda for tonight's meeting,
as presented. 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. Adamini thanked the City Council for their support over the years and commented on filling
his position following his retirement.
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 Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving all items on the consent agenda
with no exceptions. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the minutes of the regular meeting
of October 12, 2017, as written. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
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MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2017-154
accepting, with thanks, the donation of an Autumn Blaze tree in memory of Sue
Bunting from Small Groups Bible Study for Use by the Parks and Recreation
Department. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving issuance of a 2017 Coin-Operated
Amusement Device License for Carmike Cinemas, LLC, at 15630 Cedar Avenue.
Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving issuance of a 2018 License to
Collect Refuse, to Highland Sanitation& Recycling, Inc., as described in the City
Clerk's memo. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2017-155 setting a
public hearing, at 7:00 p.m., on November 21, 2017, on renewal applications for
On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor, Wine, and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor Licenses for
2018. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2017-156 setting a
public hearing, at 7:00 p.m., on November 21, 2017, on expenditure of sale
proceeds for bond-financed projects (Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley and The
Centennial House of Apple Valley). Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2017-157 amending
the 2017 operating budget for specific items. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the update to Project 2016-185,
Long and Farquar Lakes TMDL Implementation Plan. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2017-158
approving the split of a single tax parcel into two tax lots for Lots 4 and 5, Block
1, The Woods (12816 Denmark Avenue), with conditions. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2017-159
approving the site plan and authorizing issuance of a building permit for 9,880
square foot office and classroom additions and parking lot improvements at Cedar
Park Elementary (7500 Whitney Drive), with conditions as recommended by the
Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2017-160
approving the final plat of Scott Highlands Middle School, and waiving the
requirement for a development agreement. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
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MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2017-161
approving the final plat of Rumoulington Addition, and waiving the requirement
for a development agreement. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the Extension Notice to Lease
Agreement with Charter Cable Partners, LLC, as attached to the Public Works
Superintendent - Utilities memo. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the Temporary Access Easement
and Electrical Service Agreement for Scout Lake aeration system with Gregary
and Heidi Frandosky, as attached to the Natural Resources Coordinator's memo.
Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the Agreement for online safety
data sheet (SDS) services with MSDSonline, in the amount of$3,946.55 for the
first year and $2,611.55 for the second year, and authorizing the Mayor and City
Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the Agreement for Managed Voice
for Mitel services with Marco Technologies, LLC, in the amount of$48,879.00,
and authorizing execution of the necessary documents. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving Change Orders No. 1 and No. 2 to
the agreement with Klar Dig Construction, Inc., for Project 2017-167,
Cobblestone Lake Park Pavilion and Restroom Building, with a deduction of
$1,075.00 for No. 1, and an additional amount of$6,789.00 for No. 2, and
authorizing the Parks and Recreation Director to sign the same. Ayes - 5 -Nays -
0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, accepting Recycling Collection Services, as
complete and authorizing final payment on the agreement with A-1 Recycling,
Inc., in the amount of$1,688.20. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, accepting Refuse Collection Services, as
complete and authorizing final payment on the agreement with Dick's Sanitation,
Inc., in the amount of$8,624.55. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, waiving the procedure for a second reading
and passing Ordinance No. 1033 amending Chapter 34 of the City Code entitled
Personnel by deleting Chapter 34 Governing Employee/Personnel Policies. Ayes
- S -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the Personnel Policy Manual, as
attached to the Human Resources Manager's memo. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
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MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving hiring the seasonal, part-time
employees,transfer of employee and resignation of employees, as listed in the
Personnel Report dated October 26, 2017. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, to pay the claims and bills, check registers
dated October 4, 2017, in the amount of$983,545.50, and October 11, 2017, in
the amount of$2,133,817.87. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
ORDINANCE AMENDING PD-507
Mr. Lovelace gave the first reading of an ordinance amending Appendix F of the City Code by
Amending Article A18 to allow for on-sale liquor in conjunction with a restaurant facility as a
permitted use and clarify the existing Class I Restaurant permitted use description in Zone 1 of
Planned Development No. 507. On September 20, 2017, the Planning Commission voted
unanimously to recommend approval of the amendments following the public hearing at which
no public comments were received.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, waiving the procedure for a second reading
and passing Ordinance No. 1034 amending Appendix F of the City Code by
Amending Article A18 to allow for on-sale liquor in conjunction with a restaurant
facility as a permitted use and clarify the existing Class I Restaurant permitted use
description in Zone 1 of Planned Development No. 507; as recommended by the
Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
EVENDALE WAY AND EASEMENTS IN EAGLE RIDGE BUSINESS PARK VACATION
Mr. Sharpe reviewed the request by Wasatch Storage Partners, LLC, for a vacation of a portion
of Evendale Way and drainage and utility easements dedicated in the plat of Eagle Ridge
Business Park. The City Council is only asked to hold the public hearing this evening. Action
on the item will be requested when the final plat is brought forward at a later date.
Mayor Hamann-Roland called the public hearing to order, at 7:17 p.m., to consider vacating a
portion of Evendale Way and drainage and utility easements dedicated in the plat of Eagle Ridge
Business Park. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the public.
Ms. Vicki VanDell, of Loucks Associates, addressed the Council.
Mayor Hamann-Roland asked what color the doors will be.
Ms. VanDell said the doors on the north will be grey.
The Mayor asked for additional questions or comments from the Council and the public. There
were none and the hearing was declared closed at 7:18 p.m.
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DAKOTA COUNTY 2018-2022 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN
Mr. Saam reviewed the proposed resolution of support for the Dakota County draft 2018-2022
Capital Improvements Program (CIP). Support of the County's CIP does not specifically
financially obligate the City. As projects come forward, specific Joint Powers Agreements will
be brought to the City Council for consideration.
Discussion followed.
Councilmember Goodwin asked why the bicycle trail cannot go under County Road 42 instead
of over it. He also commented on the CSAH 38 widening project and expressed concern with
the number of mature trees that are projected to be removed. He requested staff look at this to
see if the road could be shifted north to reduce the loss of trees on the south side of the road.
Discussion continued.
Councilmember Bergman asked if the preliminary design of the future MnPass will work with
the future 494 corridor project. •
Mr. Saam said the preliminary design will work with the future 494 project.
The Council continued discussion regarding the preliminary design plans for the future MnPass.
Councilmember Grendahl stated she does not want to see the same things presented years ago.
Discussion continued.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Bergman, amending the resolution of support to
include a condition encouraging the County to consider additional tree
preservation in connection with the CSAH 38 widening project and adopting
Resolution No. 2017-162 supporting the draft 2018-2022 Capital Improvements
Program for Dakota County, with conditions. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
APPOINT ECOMONIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONER
Ms. Gackstetter reviewed her memo regarding the Economic Development Authority vacancy.
The Mayor called for nominations for the vacancy. Councilmember Grendahl nominated Ken
Johnson, Jodi Kurtz, John Pellika, and Mason Smith. There being no further nominations, the
Mayor declared the nominations closed.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, accepting the four nominations for the
Economic Development Authority. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
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The City Clerk prepared ballots and the City Attorney distributed them to the Council who were
asked to each select three names. After selections were made, they were tallied and the City
Attorney announced that the three names remained.
The City Clerk prepared ballots and the City Attorney distributed them to the Council who were
asked to each select two names. After selections were made, they were tallied and the City
Attorney announced that the two names remained.
The City Clerk prepared ballots and the City Attorney distributed them to the Council who were
asked to each select one name. After selections were made, they were tallied and the City
Attorney announced that Ken Johnson received the majority of votes.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, adopting Resolution No. 2017-163
appointing Ken Johnson to the Economic Development Authority for a term
expiring March 1, 2022. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
Mayor Hamann-Roland thanked all the applicants who applied and expressed interest in the
position.
URBAN AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER RESIGNATION
Ms. Gackstetter reviewed her memo regarding the resignation of Urban Affairs Advisory Committee
Member Edwin Holmes, creating a vacancy on the Urban Affairs Advisory Committee with a term
expiring March l, 2018. She recommended the Council extend an invitation to individuals
interested in serving on the Urban Affairs Advisory Committee to submit an application to her by
December 15, 2017. An appointment could then be made in January.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, accepting the resignation of Urban Affairs
Advisory Committee Member Edwin Holmes and thanking him for his dedicated
service to the City of Apple Valley; and directing staff to post the Urban Affairs
Advisory Committee vacancy and inviting individuals interested in serving on the
Commission to submit an application to the City Clerk by December 15, 2017.
Ayes - S -Nays - 0.
COMMUNICATIONS
The City Council and staff extended condolences to the friends and family of Paul Hunsinger,
former Fire Chief, who recently passed away.
Mr. Bernstein provided a brief update on the construction project at Cobblestone Lake.
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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, 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 Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:19 o'clock p.m.
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