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Home My WebLink About04/23/1998CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 23 1998 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held April 23rd, 1998, at 8:00 o’clock p.m., at Apple Valley City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Humphrey; Co uncilmembers Erickson, Goodwin, Grendahl, and Sterling. ABSENT: None. City staff members present were: City Administrator Gretz, City Clerk Mueller, City Attorney Dougherty, City Engineer Gordon, Finance Director Ballenger, Assistant Planner Bodmer Assistant to the Administrator Grawe, 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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Sterling, approving the agenda for tonight’s meeting as presented. Ayes - 5 - 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 Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving all items on the consent agenda with no exceptions. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of April 9th, 1998, as written. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, recognizing and approving the following as volunteer programs in the City: Ring Route Flower Planting, Storm Drain Stenciling, Tree Planting, and Public Cleanup; as described in the Natural Resources Coordinator’s memo dated April 16, 1998. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by G rendahl, authorizing disbursement of $6,000.00 to the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce for 1998, as budgeted, and as requested in the Community Development Director’s memo dated April 14, 1998. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 23, 1998 Page 2 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Metropolitan Council for the Citizen Assisted Lake Monitoring Program at Lake Alimagnet, at a cost of $860.00, as attached to the Natural Resources Coordinator’s memo dated April 17, 1998, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving an Amendment to the Agreement with Sharden Productions, Inc., for cable television production services, by extending the term through April 24, 1999, as attached to the Assistant to the Administrator’s memo dated April 16, 1998, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1998-75 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, adopting finding that massage business operations are deemed a use similar to listed permitted uses in Planned Development No. 290 and “LB” (Limited Business) zoning districts and therefore in compliance with zoning regulations. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1998-76 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, adopting setting a public hearing on 1998 Special Assessment Rolls No. 439 and 440, in the total amount of $419,364.00, at 8:00 p.m., on May 28, 1998. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1998-77 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, adopting setting a public hearing on 1998 Special Assessment Roll No. 441, delinquent utility charges, in the total amount of $45,406.40, at 8:00 p.m., on May 28, 1998. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1998-78 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, adopting making a negative declaration on the need for an Environmental Impact Statement for the development known as “Williams Pipe Line Sand and Gravel Mining and Processing Operation”, based on information generated in the Environmental Assessment Worksheet process. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1998-79 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, adopting designating Dodd Road, between County Road 42 and County Road 31, as a Municipal State Aid Street subject to approval of the Minnesota Commissioner of Transportation. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1998-80 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, adopting awarding the contract for Project 98-550, 1998 Street Maintenance Program, to Valley Paving, Inc., the low bidder, in the amount of $692,733.45 including Alternates 1 and 2, subject to approval by the Minnesota Commissioner of Transportation Office of State Aid. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 23, 1998 Page 3 Resolution No. 1998-81 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, adopting awarding the purchase of a Park Maintenance Tractor to Polfus Implement, the low bidder, in the total amount of $33,907.68. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving an Agreement with LaPointe Landscaping, Inc., for Sod Replacement Services, as attached to the Assistant Public Works Director’s memo dated April 23, 1998, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1998-82 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, adopting receiving the preliminary engineering report on Project 96-501, Fischer Market Place Utility and Street Improvements, and setting a public hearing on it, at 8:00 p.m., on May 14, 1998. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving rene wal of a Contract with Dakota County for Sentence to Service Program Work Crews, for the period April 1, 1998, to March 31, 1999, as attached to the Park Maintenance Superintendent’s memo dated April 23, 1998, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving promotion of Andrew Proshek to the position of Technical Specialist - Fleet Maintenance as listed in the Personnel Report dated April 23, 1998. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving hiring the part-time and seasonal employees as listed in the Personnel Report and Addendum dated April 23, 1998. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving reorganization of the Public Works Department, with three supervisor positions; water/sanitary/storm infrastructure, streets/cemetery/storm water, and fleet and equipment; and authorizing proceeding to fill the positions of Water/Sanitary/Storm Infrastructure Supervisor and Streets/Cemetery/Storm Water Supervisor at this time. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA POPPY DAYS PROCLAMATION Shirley Blix, Chair of the American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Committee, was present and read a proclamation, signed by the Mayor prior to the meeting, proclaiming May 15 and 16, 1998, as “Poppy Days”. The Council thanked the Auxiliary for its efforts in remembering those who have died in war by distributing the memorial flowers. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 23, 1998 Page 4 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION WEEK MOTION: of Grendahl, seconde d by Sterling, proclaiming April 19 through 25, 1998, as “Volunteer Recognition Week” and recognizing those who contribute their time, talent, and energy to the community. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. DJD ADDITION Ms. Bodmer reviewed the Planning Commission recommendation on a proposed preliminary plat for a two-lot commercial subdivision located on the southwest corner of 151st Street and Foliage Avenue. A condition of approval will be agreement to accept special assessments for the cost of constructing the future extension of Foliage Avenue. Resolution No. 1998-83 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Sterling, adopting approving the preliminary plat of DJD Addition, located southwest of 151st Street and future Foliage Avenue, with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. UTILITY BILL AUTOMATIC BANK WITHDRAWAL Mr. Ballenger reviewed the status of the automatic payment plan program for utility customers, as described in the Utilities Accountant’s memo dated April 20, 1998. To date, 1,400 customers have signed up to participate in the program which allows deduction of monthly bills directly from checking or savings accounts. Authorization forms for the service will continue to be distributed in new resident packets. To keep current customers aware of the service, a note reminding them of the option will be printed on utility bills. CAMAS SAND & GRAVEL OPERATIONS Mr. Gretz reported that CAMAS, Inc., began extended hours, from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., for the haul and fill operations on April 20, 1998. He visited the site that evening and talked with some of the residents. There have not been any complaints about the noise thus far. Two calls were received asking for information about what was occurring. COMMUNICATIONS & CALENDAR The Council received a memo dated April 20, 1998, with a calendar listing upcoming events. Councilmember Sterling noted Lakeville will have a dedication of its water treatment facility May 2, 1998. ALF Ambulance also has its second ambulance stationed at this site and anyone interested in touring the facility is invited to attend. CLAIMS AND BILLS CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 23, 1998 Page 5 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, to pay the claims and bills, check registers dated April 15, 1998, in the amount of $3,328,768.45; and April 22, 1998, in the amount of $867,345.58. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 o’clock p.m.