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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/26/1998CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota February 26, 1998 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held February 26th, 1998, at 8:00 o’clock p.m., at Apple Valley City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Humph rey; Councilmembers Erickson and Goodwin. ABSENT: Councilmembers Grendahl and Sterling. City staff members present were: City Administrator Gretz, City Clerk Mueller, City Attorney Dougherty, City Engineer Wrase, Park Maintenance Superintendent Adamini, Assistant to the Administrator Grawe, Building Official Hanson, Park & Recreation Director Johnson, Community Development Director Kelley, Public Works Director Miranowski, and Recreation Supervisor Wagner. Mayor Humphrey called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. The Councilmembers and everyone in attendance took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, approving the agenda for tonight’s meeting as amended. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. AUDIENCE Mayor Humphrey 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 Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, approving all items on the consent agenda with no exceptions. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of February 12th, 1998, as written. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1998-34 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, adopting accepting, with thanks, the donation of $1,000.00 from Apple Valley American Legion Post 1776 for the youth hockey program. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1998-35 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, adopting approving an Application for Exemption from Lawful Gambling License for Apple Valley American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 1776, for an event, at the American Legion Post, CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota February 26, 1998 Page 2 on March 28, 1998, and waiving any waiting period for State Gambling Board approval. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1998-36 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, adopting approving an Application for Exemption from Lawful Gambling License for Apple Valley American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 1776, for an event, at the American Legion Post, on April 24, 1998, and waiving any waiting period for State Gambling Board approval. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, approving issuance of a 1998 Off-Sale 3.2 Beer License to Amoco, at 7510 West 147th Street. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, approving renewal of insurance coverages with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust, for 1998-99, at a total premium of $362,314.00, as described in the Finance Director’s memo dated February 23, 1998. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, approving the expenditure of $3,000.00 for 1998 to support the Ring-Around-The-Arts Festival as requested in the Executive Director’s letter dated February 11, 1998. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, authorizing donating promotional items for distribution at the Apple Valley and Rosemount High Schools senior class parties as listed in the Park & Recreation Director’s memo dated February 20, 1998. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1998-37 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, adopting ratifying distribution of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the proposed Williams Pipeline sand and gravel mining and processing operation to the Environmental Quality Board for publication and scheduling review of the document by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1998-38 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, adopting approving the preliminary plat of Holiday Johnny Cake Addition (replat of Lot 5, Block 2, North Star Industrial Park) with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1998-39 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, adopting approving specifications for lease, with a purchase option, of Golf Cars for use at Valleywood Golf Course for four years (1998-2001) and authorizing advertising for receipt of bids, at 2:00 p.m., on March 17, 1998. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota February 26, 1998 Page 3 Resolution No. 1998-40 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, adopting approving plans and specifications for Project 98-550, 1998 Street Maintenance Program, and authorizing advertising for receipt of bids, at 2:00 p.m., on March 26, 1998. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, approving Change Order No. 1 to the contract with CECA Utilities, Inc., for Project 97-527, Tousignant’s Prairie Crossing Utility and Street Improvements, in the amount of an additional $41,341.95. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, approv ing Change Order No. 1 to the contract with CECA Utilities, Inc., for Project 97-537, Wyndemere 5th Addition Utility and Street Improvements, in the amount of an additional $7,242.56. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1998-41 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, adopting authorizing installation of a yield sign on Fairlawn Avenue northbound at its intersection with Fordham Avenue. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, approving a contract with Grinstead & Associates for an analysis and evaluation of the City’s Liquor Operations, as described in and attached to the Assistant to the City Administrator’s memo dated February 23, 1998; and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, receiving the report on the Commission/ Committee Recognition Program for 1997 and authorizing continuing it for 1998 as described in the Park & Recreation Director’s memo dated February 20, 1998. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, approving promotion of Kathryn Drews to the position of Assistant Liquor Store Manager at Store No. 2 as listed in the Personnel Report dated February 26, 1998. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, approving hiring the part-time employees as listed in the Personnel Report dated February 26, 1998. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA PARK BOND IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Mr. Johnson reviewed locations of and plans for three park improvement projects proposed for construction this summer. The family aquatic center and teen center building will be located at CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota February 26, 1998 Page 4 the Eastview High School and Park site, east of Johnny Cake Ridge Road and north of the 145th Street alignment. The expansion of Apple Valley Community Center includes a gymnasium on the west side of the existing building. He also reviewed cost estimates as attached to his memo dated February 20, 1998. Resolutions No. 1998-42, 1998-43, MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, adopting 1998-44 and approving site plans and authorizing issuance of building permits for the Teen Center on Lot 3, Block 1, High School Four Addition; the Family Aquatic Center of Lot 3, Block 1, High School Four Addition; and the Gymnasium Addition to Apple Valley Community Center, respectively; all with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1998-45 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, adopting approving plans and specifications for Project 97-542, Outdoor Family Aquatic Center, and authorizing advertising for receipt of bids, at 2:00 p.m., on March 25, 1998. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1998-46 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, adopting approving plans and specifications for Apple Valley Community Center Gymnasium Addition and Teen Center Building, and authorizing advertising for receipt of bids, at 2:00 p.m., on March 26, 1998. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. INTERIM USE PERMITS ORDINANCE Mr. Kelley gave the first reading of an ordinance amending Sections A1-3, A1-23, and A1-74 of Appendix A of the City Code by providing for interim (temporary) uses. It would allow a permit to be issued for a temporary use of property until a particular date, until the occurrence of a particular event, or until zoning regulations no longer permit it. The use would be subject to specific conditions and performance standards established by the City. The Council accepted the first reading; the second reading will be scheduled for March 12, 1998. INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEMS REGULATIONS Mr. Hanson gave the second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the City Code by repealing the old and establishing new regulations for individual sewage treatment systems (ISTS) in the City. The new regulations are required by state law and govern location, installation, use, and maintenance of the septic systems. The Council accepted the second reading Ordinance No. 641 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, passing amending Chapter 6 of the City Code by establishing revised regulations governing location, installation, use, and maintenance of individual sewage treatment systems in compliance with Minnesota Statutes and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Rules. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota February 26, 1998 Page 5 SEASONAL RECREATION WORKERS OVERTIME EXEMPTION Mr. Johnson gave the second reading of an ordinance amending City Code Section 16-13(i) by exempting seasonal employees at recreational facilities from eligibility for overtime pay until they have worked 48 hours in a week. The provision would allow more flexibility in scheduling and allow seasonal workers additional work hours. The Council accepted the second reading. Ordinance No. 642 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, passing amending City Code Section 16-13(i) by exempting seasonal employees at recreational facilities, that are open less than seven months during a calendar year, from eligibility for overtime pay until they have worked 48 hours in a week. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. REDWOOD PARK PICNIC SHELTER Mr. Johnson reviewed the request to apply for a grant to help fund a new picnic shelter in Redwood Park as described in his memo dated February 25, 1998. Up to $50,000 is available for an eligible project and the City’s matching dollars would come from park bond funds. Resolution No. 1998-47 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, adopting authorizing submitting an application to the Department of Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation Grant Program, for funding improvements to Redwood Park including a picnic shelter and site amenities as recommended by the Park & Recreation Advisory Committee. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. TELEPHONE SERVICE AREA CODE Mr. Gretz said Frontier Communications and U.S. West have requested the Public Utilities Commission to reconsider its order establishing a new telephone area code which will follow municipal boundaries. The companies claim they will have a problem implementing the split along city corporate limits because of changes required for their switching equipment. They are requesting the area code split by exchanges which would geographically divide the City. Resolution No. 1998-48 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, adopting requesting the Public Utilities Commission to maintain its original decision and require division of telephone area codes along municipal boundaries; allowing Apple Valley to remain within the boundaries of the “612” telephone area code. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. LMC LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE Councilmember Goodwin commented that the League of Minnesota Cities held its annual legislative conference today. Among the different bills discussed are property tax amendments, CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota February 26, 1998 Page 6 tax increment financing changes, and removing sales tax from city purchases. Proposed legislation will continue to be monitored as the session proceeds. COUNTY ROAD 42 CORRIDOR STUDY Mayor Humphrey noted the County held an open house on the County Road 42 Corridor Study, at the Western Service Center, earlier this evening. CLAIMS AND BILLS MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, to pay the claims and bil ls, check registers dated February 18, 1998, in the amount of $2,922,165.35; and February 25, 1998, in the amount of $1,024,657.76. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, to adjourn. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:31 o’clock p.m.