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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/24/1999CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota June 24, 1999 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held June 24th, 1999, at 8:00 o’clock p.m., at Apple Valley City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Hamann-Roland ; Councilmembers Erickson, Grendahl, and Sterling. ABSENT: Councilmember Goodwin. City staff members present were: City Administrator Gretz, City Clerk Mueller, City Attorney Dougherty, City Engineer Wrase, Police Chief Erickson, Assistant to the City Administrator Grawe, Assistant Public Works Director Heuer, Park & Recreation Director Johnson, Community Development Director Kelley, and Public Works Director Miranowski. 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 Grendahl, approving the agenda for tonight’s meeting as presented. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION Mr. Johnson introduced Pat Schesso, Chair of the 4th of July Committee, and Bill Bird who described activities planned for the celebration and invited everyone to attend . This year activities will begin, on June 30th, with a Battle of the Bands at the Teen Center; on July 1st, will be a family fun night and picnic at Hayes Field; a Dancin’ & Cruisin’ car show, on July 2nd, at Rascals; and a big band swing dance, on July 3rd, at the County Government Center Atrium. The parade will start at 1:00 p.m., on July 4th, with other activities throughout the day. The evening will conclude with a fireworks display, at 10:00 p.m., at Johnny Cake Ridge Park. They thanked the Council, Police and Fire Departments, and other City Staff for assistance with the celebration. Resolution No. 1999-126 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, adopting proclaiming July 4, 1999, as “The 33rd Annual Apple Valley 4th of July Celebration” and encouraging citizens to support and participate in the community-wide celebration. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. LMC LEADERSHIP AWARD The Mayor and Council congratulated John Gretz on receiving the 1999 Leadership Award for Distinguished Municipal Service from the League of Minnesota Cities at its annual conference on June 17, 1999. Mayor Hamann-Roland read excerpts from nomination letters endorsing the application submitted by the City. Mr. Gretz said he greatly appreciates the support and recognition this award represents. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota June 24, 1999 Page 2 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 Grendahl, approving all items on the consent agenda with no exceptions. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendah l, approving the minutes of the meeting of June 10th, 1999, as written. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1999-127 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, adopting accepting, with thanks, the donation of $312.00 from ISD #196 Youth Connection Council toward sponsorship of park and recreation programs and activities of the Teen Center. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1999-128 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, adopting accepting, with thanks, the donation of an AlcoSensor breath testing device from the Dakota County Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for use by the Police Department. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving a fireworks display at Johnny Cake Ridge Park, use of streets for a parade and other activities, and associated expenditures, on July 4, 1999, as listed in the Recreation Specialist’s memo dated June 17, 1999. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving issuance of a Temporary On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License to the Rosemount Jaycees for use on July 4, 1999, at Hayes Field. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1999-129 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, adopting approving issuance, by the Minnesota Gambling Control Board, of an Exempt Permit, LG220, to Church of the Risen Savior for an event on September 26, 1999, at Apple Valley Sports Arena, 14452 Hayes Road, and waiving any waiting period for Board approval. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, a pproving issuance of new 1999 Filling Station and Tobacco Sales Licenses for Apple Valley Amoco, Inc., at 7510 West 147th CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota June 24, 1999 Page 3 Street, as requested in the City Clerk’s memo dated June 21, 1999. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1999-130 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, adopting approving the final plat and Subdivision Agreement for Valley Business Park and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, extending approval of the pr eliminary plat for the six-lot Galles Addition for one year, or until July 28, 2000, as recommended in the Community Development Director’s memo dated June 14, 1999. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1999-131 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, adopting receiving the preliminary engineering report for Project 98-814, Lots 5-8, Knottywoods, Utility Improvements; and setting a public hearing on it, at 8:00 p.m. on July 22, 1999. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1999-132 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, adop ting directing the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for Project 98-814, Lots 5-8 Knottywoods, Utility Improvements. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Earl F. Andersen, Inc., for Playground Equipment Installation at Various Parks, in the amount of an additional $4,694.32. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, accepting various contracts for the Apple Valley Community Center Gym Addition/Teen Center Building as final and authorizing final payments as listed in the Construction Manager’s letter dated June 21, 1999. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving reduction of subdivision financial guarantees for: Fischer Marketplace, from $5,575,290.00 to $5,219,843.00; and Cedar Isle Countryhomes, from $36,975.00 to $33,775.00. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, authorizing the Mayor to attend the Nationa l League of Cities Leadership Summit of Local Officials on August 15 to 17, 1999, in accordance with the Travel Policy as described in the City Administrator’s memo dated June 21, 1999. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving the Employment Agreement with M. Thomas Lawell for the position of City Administrator and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota June 24, 1999 Page 4 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving hiring the part-time and seasonal employees as listed in the Personnel Report and Addendum dated June 24th, 1999. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA DAKOTA COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT Dakota County Commissioner Will Branning was present to update the Council on various County activities. County Sheriff Don Gudmundson was present to discuss the Public Safety Division. One responsibility is running the jail which was built in 1988. It was built with 144 beds and expanded to 167 beds by use of double-bunking. He reviewed statistics on the rising inmate population and demographics. Another activity in which the County is involved is drug task forces. A grant application is being submitted to combine the two drug task forces in the County into one. Councilmember Sterling asked if use of double-bunking will be expanded? Sheriff Gudmundson said, in addition to contracting with other counties for beds, double-bunking will be used to increase space to 191 beds in Dakota County. He said the County supports a strong crime prevention program and that will continue as a method to control the need for jail space. The Mayor and Council thanked the Commissioner and Sheriff for attending the meeting and providing the update. LEBANON CEMETERY MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN Mr. Miranowski reviewed acquisition of the existing two-acre cemetery, at the southeast corner of County Road 42 and Pilot Knob, and purchase of eight additional acres for expansion. A Master Development Plan has been prepared and recommended for approval by the Cemetery Advisory Committee of which Wilt Anderson and John Raiche were present. John Bergly, of Sanders Wacker Bergly, Inc., the consultant who prepared the plan, reviewed details and staging of proposed site development as contained in the plan booklet. Mr. Miranowski said development of the expanded site will depend on cost and the rate of lot sales. He reviewed a comparison of potential revenue generated using the current fee schedule for residents, of $600.00 per lot, and using a tiered schedule with varying fees for conventional lots, cremation lots columbarium units, etc. An adjustment to the fee schedule may be suggested for consideration some time in the future. Councilmember Sterling commended the previous Cemetery Board for the work it did in maintaining the property and keeping the issue before the Council. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota June 24, 1999 Page 5 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Sterling, approving the Master Development Concept Plan for Lebanon Cemetery, dated May 1999, and authorizing preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for phasing implementation of the Plan. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. TRANSIT TAX LEVY Mr. Kelley reviewed his memo, dated June 21, 1999, including Minnesota Valley Transit Authority’s year 2000 budget. Opt-out cities who levy for transit are required to make that decision by June 30th of each year. The MVTA’s budget was prepared early in order to be consistent with that deadline. In past years, Apple Valley chose to levy the tax keeping the increase within levy limits. If the Metropolitan Council levies the tax, it is not under the levy limit. Councilmember Grendahl, the City’s MVTA representative, served on the Finance Committee. She noted the marketing budget for 2000 was reduced to more closely reflect actual expenditures projected for 1999. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Sterling, receiving the year 2000 Capital and Operating Budget for the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority as attached to the Community Development Director’s memo dated June 21, 1999. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1999-133 MOTION: of Grendahl, second ed by Sterling, adopting declaring the City’s intent to exercise the local transit tax levy option for taxes payable in 2000 in a proposed maximum amount of $1,330,905.00. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. COMMUNICATIONS & CALENDAR The Council received a memo dated June 21, 1999, with a calendar listing upcoming events. CLAIMS AND BILLS MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, to pay the claims and bills, check registers dated June 17, 1999, in the amount of $6,578,323.85; and June 23, 1999, in the amount of $1,091,607.20. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, to adjourn. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:23 o’clock p.m.