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Home My WebLink About05/08/1997CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota May 8, 1997 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held May 8th, 1997, at 8:00 o’clock p.m., at Apple Valley City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Humphrey; Council members Erickson, Goodwin, and Grendahl. ABSENT: Councilmember Sterling. City staff members present were: City Administrator Gretz, City Clerk Mueller, City Attorney Dougherty, City Engineer Gordon, Fire Chief Calvin, Assistant to the Administrator Grawe, Parks & 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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, approving the agenda for tonight’s meeting as amended. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. PROCLAMATIONS Sheryl Schilling, of Apple Valley American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1776, and Joe Kuntz, Legion Commander, read a proclamation for “Poppy Days” on May 16 and 17, 1997. Mayor Humphrey noted he had signed the proclamation earlier and Auxiliary members will be distributing Memorial Poppys in the City. Vern Yetzer, of American Legion Post 1776, read a proclamation for “Memorial Day” on May 26, 1997. He invited everyone to attend the Legion’s memorial ceremony at Apple Grove Park near Fire Station No. 1. Mayor Humphrey noted he had signed the proclamation earlier and thanked the Legion for reminding citizens about flag etiquette. Mayor Humphrey thanked Dakota Electric Association for donating a tree, which was planted earlier tonight at City Hall, to celebrate May as Arbor Month. 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 Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving all items on the consent agenda with no exceptions. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota May 8, 1997 Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of April 24th, 1997, as written. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, proclai ming May 18 to 24, 1997, as “Emergency Medical Services Week” and recognizing the value and accomplishments of emergency medical service providers. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1997-89 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, adopting accepting, with thanks, the donation of $2,000.00 for the Fire Department from Apple Valley American Legion Post 1776. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1997-90 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, adopting accepting the donation of $13,000.00 for park and forestry purposes from M. W. Johnson Construction, Inc., as described in the City Attorney’s memo dated May 5, 1997. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1997-91 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, adopting ordering the installation of stop signs on eastbound Flagstaff Avenue at Fleetwood Avenue and on westbound Findlay Avenue at Fleetwood Avenue. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1997-92 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, adopting ordering the installation of a stop sign on westbound Strese Lane at Spruce Drive. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving transfer of part of right-of-way turnback property to Vista Development, Inc., for inclusion in Valley Oaks townhomes subdivision, as described in the City Attorney’s memo dated May 5, 1997, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the deed. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, receiving the Fire Chief’s memo dated May 1, 1997, advising the Council that David Ganfield has been appointed as Fire Training Officer. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving hiring Vincent Trammel for the full-time position of Police Officer as listed in the Personnel Report dated May 8, 1997. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving hiring the seasonal employees as listed in the Personnel Report dated May 8, 1997. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota May 8, 1997 Page 3 END OF CONSENT AGENDA NEW POLICE OFFICER Police Chief Willow introduced Vincent Trammel to the Council. He is being promoted from a Cadet position to Police Officer effective April 26th. City Clerk Mueller then administered the oath of office to Officer Trammel. PROJECT 97-530, CEDAR ISLE ESTATES 6TH ADDITION IMPROVEMENTS Mayor Humphrey called the public hearing to order, at 8:12 p.m., to consider Project 97-530, Cedar Isle Estates 6th Addition Utility and Street Improvements, and noted receipt of the affidavit of publication of the hearing notice. Mr. Gordon reviewed the details of the project as contained in the preliminary engineering report dated April 1, 1997. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the audience. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 8:15 p.m. Resolution No. 1997-93 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, adopting ordering installation of Project 97-530, Cedar Isle Estates 6th Addition Utility and Street Improvements. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1997-94 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Erickson, adopting approving plans and specifications for Project 97-530, Cedar Isle Estates 6th Addition Utility and Street Improvements, and authorizing advertising for receipt of bids, at 2:00 p.m. on May 29, 1997. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. GARRETT DRIVE VACATION/TRANSIT HUB Resolution No. 1997-95 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, adopting setting a public hearing, at 8:00 p.m., on June 5, 1997, to consider vacating part of Garrett Drive, south of 155th Street (part of Outlot A, Carroll Center Addition), in connection with the transit hub development proposal. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. NATURAL RESOURCES ORDINANCE Mr. Kelley reviewed an outline of a proposed natural resources ordinance being prepared for Council consideration. The City is required to enact erosion control and water quality regulations. As part of the new regulations, existing City Code sections pertaining to excavation permits, tree preservation and forestry, erosion control, wetlands, and weed control will be consolidated into the new ordinance. Current regulations require growth of weeds and grass to be kept under 12 inches. He asked whether the Council would want more restrictive requirements for the downtown area and CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota May 8, 1997 Page 4 suggested it be limited to eight inches. Along with a more restrictive height, the new ordinance would provide for an accelerated abatement process to have vegetation mowed faster and costs charged to property owners. The Council concurred with the proposal. Mr. Kelley said the ordinance should be ready to be scheduled for a first reading June 5, 1997. AMM ANNUAL MEETING The Council received notice that the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) will hold its annual meeting on May 29, 1997. COUNCIL ITEMS & COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Humphrey said Councilmember Sterling was not at tonight’s meeting because she is attending a National League of Cities Steering Committee meeting out of town. Councilmember Grendahl reported on attending a program, with Randy Johnson and Tom Adamini, where the City and School District 196 received an award by Partnership Minnesota. They were recognized with a cooperative public service award for the joint venture at Eastview High School/Athletic Fields. CLAIMS AND BILLS MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, to pay the claims and bills, check registers dated April 30th, 1997, in the amount of $6,830,811.13; and May 89th, 1997, in the amount of $380,661.31. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, to adjourn. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 o’clock p.m.