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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/11/2019 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 11, 2019 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held April 11, 2019, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., at Apple Valley Municipal Center. PRESENT: Councilmembers Bergman, Goodwin, Grendahl, and Hooppaw. ABSENT: Mayor Hamann-Roland. � City staff inembers present were: City Administrator Lawell, City Clerk Gackstetter, City Attorney Dougherty, City Engineer Anderson, Parks and Recreation Director Bernstein, Assistant City Administrator Grawe, Finance Director Hedberg, City Planner Lovelace, Police � Chief Rechtzigel, Fire Chief Russell, Public Works Director Saam, and Planner/Econ. Dev. Specialist Sharpe. Acting Mayor Goodwin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Everyone took part in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. AUDIENCE , , Acting Mayor Goodwin asked if anyone was present to address the Council, at this time, on any � item not on this meeting's agenda. � Mr. Randy Bailey announced Rick Anderson's annual bike sale will be held at Superior Service Center in Apple Valley on May 11, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and all proceeds will benefit Kids `n Kinship and DARTS. � Ms. Ann Bailey, Presidents of DARTS, said they are looking for volunteers to assist older adults in and around Dakota County with spring cleanup and lawn mowing. In addition, DARTS is providing education and other services in connection with dementia. Ms. Bailey, who is also the 2019 Minneapolis Aquatennial Commodore, announced she and a princess will be riding in the Apple Valley Fourth of July parade. The Council thanked them both for their contributions. ' APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Grendahl, approving the agenda for tonight's meeting, as presented. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA Acting Mayor Goodwin 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 -4 -Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 11, 2019 � Page 2 � CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the minutes of the regular meetirig of March 28, 2019, as written. Ayes -4 -Nays - 0. , MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2019-50 accepting, with thanks,the donation of$715.00 from Augustana Care Services Apple Valley Villa Chapel Group, for use by the Fire Department. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2019-51 accepting; with thanks, the donation of$715.00 from Augustana Care Services Apple Valley Villa Chapel Group, for use by the Police Department. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2019-52 approving delegation to and appointment of a hearing officer relative to licenses and permits. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2019-53 approving 2018 interfund transfers. Ayes -4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2019-54 amending 2018 Operating Budget for specific items. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. . •� MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2019-55 amending 2019 Operating Budget for specific items. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2019-56 approving 2019 Special Assessment Roll No. 659, for hearing purposes, in the total amount of$4,839.04 for delinquent mowing and tree removal charges, and setting the public hearing, at 7:00 p.m., on May 9, 2019. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2019-57 approving 2019 Special Assessment Roll No. 658, for hearing purposes, in the total amount of$1,388.00 for delinquent false alarm charges, and setting the public hearing, at 7:00 p.m., on May 9, 2019. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2019-58 approving 2019 Special Assessment Roll No. 660, for hearing purposes, in the total amount . of$162,902.71 for delinquent utility charges, and setting the public hearing, at 7:00 p.m., on May 9, 2019. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendalil, proclaiming Apri126, 2019, as "Arbor Day" and May 2019, as "Arbor Month", and urges citizens to become more aware of the importance of trees and to participate in tree planting programs that will � � CITY OF APPLE VALLEY . Dakota County, Minnesota April 11, 2019 Page 3 - ensure a green Apple Valley in the decades to come and to nurture and protect Apple Valley's treasure of trees. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, declaring certain City property as surplus; authorizing disposal of unclaimed property and surplus City property by a public sale; and approving the Agreement with Assets 2 Cash, LLC, an authorized vendor of K-BID.com,to conduct an online auction of unclaimed and surplus property, as attached to the City Clerk's memo, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2019-59 awarding the agreement for Project 2019-105, 2019 Street Improvements,to McNamara Contracting, Inc.,the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of$674,718.76. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the Joint Powers Agreement for Engineering and Trail Construction with Dakota County relating to Project 2019- 105, 2019 Street Improvements, subject to final approval by the City Administrator and City Attorney, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. � MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, authorizing the award of agreements to the lowest responsible bidders by the City of Burnsville for the 2019 South Metro Cities Joint Powers Agreement for Project 2019-132, Street Maintenance JPA, as attached to the Public Works Superintendent— Streets memo. Ayes -4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the Aquatic Invasive Species Aid Grant Agreement with Dakota County Environmental Resources for Long and ` Farquar Lakes, in the amount of$6,250.00, and authorizing the Mayor and City � Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2019-60 approving Governmental Lease Purchase Agreement No. 008-0741727-302, dated as of April 11, 2019, for mower equipment at Valleywood Golf Course. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the Lease Agreement with Allina Health System, d/b/a Allina Medical Transportation,to operate an emergency medical service/ambulance station out of Apple Valley Fire Station 1, as attached to the Fire Chief's memo, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the UtiliTy Easement Agreement with Dakota County Electric Association, as attached to the City Engineer's memo,-and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY . Dakota County, Minnesota , April 11, 2019 Page 4 MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the Agreement for Project 2019- , 126, 2019-2020 Outdoor Pool Water Management, with Hawkins, Inc., in the amount of$79,640.00, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the Agreement for Project 2019- 130, 2019 Concrete Removal &Replacement Services, with Ron Kassa , Construction, Inc., in the amount of$33,055.00, and authorizing the Mayor and CiTy Clerk to sign the same. Ayes -4 -Nays - 0. � MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, accepting Project 2018-156, Apple Valley Sports Arena 2019 Ice System Replacement—Sound System, as complete and authorizing final payment on the agreement with Sports Technology, Inc., in the amount of$46,157.00. Ayes -4 -Nays - 0. � MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the personnel actions as listed in the Personnel Report dated April 11, 2019. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. � MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, to pay the claims and bills, check registers datecl March 20, 2019, in the amount of$1,198,906.57; and March 27, 2019, in the amount of$611,964.56. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION WEEK Ms. Gackstetter introduced this item. She acknowledged Commissioners, Committee Members, and other City volunteers for their generous commitment of time and talent, noting their � contributions help make Apple Valley the wonderful place it is in which to life and work. She then read the proclamation. Acting Mayor Goodwin introduced the Commissioners and Committee Members in attendance and thanked them for their service. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, proclaiming Apri17 through April 13, 2019, • as "Volunteer Recognition Week"and thanking all those who contribute their time, talent, and energy to the community. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. ORDINANCE AMENDING FRONT SETBACK FOR PORCHES AND COVERED ENTRIES Mr. Sharpe gave the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 155 of the City Code; regulating front setback for porches and covered entries. The Planning Commission reviewed this item at its meeting on September 19, 2018, and voted unanimously to recommend approval. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 11, 2019 Page 5 . MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, waiving the procedure for a second reading and passing Ordinance No. 1060 amending Chapter 155 of the City Code, regulating front setback for porches and covered entries. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. COMMUNICATIONS Acting Mayor Goodwin recognized the scouts in the audience. Police Chief Rechtzigel announced that it is Severe Weather Awareness Week. He reminded everyone on the importance of seeking shelter when the outdoor warning sirens are sounded. CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the calendar of upcoming events as included in the Deputy City Clerk's memo dated April 11, 2019, and noting that each event listed is hereby deemed a Special Meeting of the City Council. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, to adjourn. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 o'clock p.m. Respectfully Submitted, � Pamela J. G c ste , City Clerk Approved by the Apple Valley City Council � - on y-25-Iq Mar Ha nn- olan , Mayor "