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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/12/1998CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 12, 1998 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held March 12th, 1998, at 8:00 o’clock p.m., at Apple Valley City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Humphrey; C ouncilmembers Erickson, Goodwin, and Grendahl. ABSENT: Councilmember Sterling. City staff members present were: City Administrator Gretz, City Clerk Mueller, City Attorney Sheldon, City Engineer Gordon, Assistant to the Administrator Grawe, Park & Recreation Director Johnson, Community Development Director Kelley, Human Resources Manager Margarit, Public Works Director Miranowski, and Police Chief Willow. 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 led by the members of Scout Pack 205. 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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Erickson, approving the agenda for tonight’s meeting as presented. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Erickson, moving consideration of the Transit Hub contract award to the regular agenda and approving all remaining items on the consent agenda. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Erickson, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of February 26th, 1998, as written. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0 (Grendahl Abstained). Resolution No. 1998-49 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Erickson, adopting approving an Application for Exemption from Lawful Gambling License for Chrysalis, A Center for Women, for a raffle, at the Zoo, on September 26, 1998, and waiving any waiting period for State Gambling Board approval. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1998-50 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Erickson, adopting authorizing participation in Dakota County’s Wetland Health Evaluation Project as described CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 12, 1998 Page 2 in the Natural Resources Coordinator’s memo dated March 5, 1998. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Erickson, appointing Gene Shellerud as the City’s representative on the Advisory Committee to the Vermillion River Watershed Management Organization, and Jo Colleran as Alternate, as recommended in the Public Works Director’s memo dated March 12, 1998. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Erickson, granting a variance to allow placement of an off-site directional sign for Apple Valley Collision on Lot 1, Block 1, Apple Valley Industrial Park 1st Addition; until the property develops or December 31, 1998, whichever occurs first; as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl , seconded by Erickson, approving Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Brown & Cris, Inc., for Project 97-544, Central Storm Sewer Trunk Improvements, in the amount of an additional $19,458.40. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1998-51 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Erickson, adopting declaring that the Fire Department’s old PALS 3 personal alert devices have no monetary value to the City and authorizing disposing of them by giving them to Gnesen Township Fire Department as described in the Fire Chief’s memo dated March 9, 1998. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Erickson, approving an agreement with Rock & Wood, Inc., for a tee sign sponsorship program at Valleywood Golf Course, as described in the Park & Recreation Director’s memo dated March 9, 1998; and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Erickson, approving hiring the part-time and seasonal employees as listed in the Personnel Report dated March 12, 1998. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA TRANSIT HUB CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT The Council received the Community Development Director’s memo dated March 5, 1998, describing bids received by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for construction of the Transit Hub on the east side of Cedar Avenue between 155th and 157th Streets. Councilmember Grendahl asked if action could be delayed until a request can be made to the MVTA for payment of the City’s share of the cost that exceeded the original estimate? Mr. Kelley said MnDOT will pay 80 percent of the project and has agreed to pay 80 percent of the CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 12, 1998 Page 3 cost overrun; however, it will not award the contract until it receives a recommendation from the City to proceed. The next MVTA Board meeting is March 25, 1998, and a request could be made for reimbursement to the City instead of delaying action now. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, recommending to the Minnesota Commissioner of Transportation that the contract for Transit Hub construction be awarded to Graus Contracting, Inc., the low bidder, in the amount of $798,000.00, as described in the Community Development Director’s memo dated March 5, 1998; and requesting the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority to reimburse the City for the cost of the project exceeding the original estimate. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES Ms. Margarit introduced Lisa Piekarski who began employment with the City, as an Accounting Technician, in November of 1997. Police Chief Willow introduced Leanne Renteria who is beginning employment with the City as a Police Officer; which now brings the Department to 41 sworn officers. Ms. Renteria then took the oath of office. The Council welcomed both employees to the City. LGS CONCORD PROPERTY REZONING Mr. Kelley reviewed the Planning Commission recommendation to rezone property located south of 147th Street and west of Pilot Knob Road from Agriculture to Business Park. The 28-acre site was acquired by the Economic Development Authority which is in the process of soliciting proposals from a build-to-suit contractor to market and build out the park. Ordinance No. 643 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, passing rezoning the former LGS Concord property site, located southwest of 147th Street and Pilot Knob Road, in Section 26 from “A” (Agriculture) to “BP” (Business Park) as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. INTERIM USE PERMITS ORDINANCE Mr. Kelley gave the second 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. Mayor Humphrey asked how special use permit issues, previously listed in this section of the Code, will be handled? Mr. Kelley said this has been discussed with the City Attorney and some type of amendment involving business licensing will be needed to deal with those activities. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 12, 1998 Page 4 Ordinance No. 644 MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, passing amending Sections A1-3, A1-23, and A1-74 of Appendix A of the City Code by providing for interim use permits to allow any land use in any zoning district to occur on a temporary basis, at the City’s discretion, provided that specific conditions and performance standards are met. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. PLANNING COMMISSION TERM EXPIRATIONS Mayor Humphrey noted the terms of Karen Edgeton and Paul Oberg on the Planning Commission expire March 1, 1998. Pursuant to the procedure established by Resolution No. 1997-165, he called for nominations for the positions. Councilmember Erickson nominated Karen Edgeton, Paul Oberg, Tim Burke and Jack Davis. There being no further nominations, the Mayor declared the nominations closed. The City Clerk prepared a written roster listing the four nominees and distributed copies to the Council. The Mayor and Councilmembers were asked to select three names. After the selections were made, they were tallied and the City Administrator announced that three names remained. The City Clerk prepared a written roster listing the remaining three nominees and distributed copies to the Council. The Mayor and Councilmembers were asked to select two names. After the selections were made, they were tallied and the City Administrator announced that the two names remaining were Karen Edgeton and Tim Burke. Resolution No. 1998-52 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, adopting reappointing Karen Edgeton and appointing Tim Burke to the Planning Commission for terms expiring March 1, 2001. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. A.V.H.S. NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING Mr. Gretz noted the Council and Economic Development Authority have received an invitation to attend a neighborhood meeting at 14327 Guthrie Avenue to discuss the proposed stadium at Apple Valley High School. It will be on Saturday, March 14, 1998, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. If a quorum of the Council is present, it is considered an informal meeting and open to the public and the press. SET FOCUS SESSION START TIME MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Erickson, setting the starting time of the informal meeting for a Council/Staff focus session on March 28, 1998, at 8:30 a.m., at the Canterbury Inn in Shakopee. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CLAIMS AND BILLS CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 12, 1998 Page 5 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, to pay the claims and bills, check registers dated March 4, 1998, in the amount of $2,384,656.96; and March 11, 1998, in the amount of $3,257,843.21. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, to adjourn. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 o’clock p.m.