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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/10/1997CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 10, 1997 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held July 10th, 1997, at 8:00 o’clock p.m., at Apple Valley City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Humphrey; Cou ncilmembers Erickson, Goodwin, and Sterling. ABSENT: Councilmember Grendahl. City staff members present were: City Administrator Gretz, City Clerk Mueller, City Attorney Sheldon, City Engineer Gordon, 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 amended. Ayes - 4 - 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 Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, moving consideration of Safe & Sober Program to the regular agenda, adding Metropolitan Council planning grant application to the consent agenda, and approving all items on the consent agenda. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of June 26th, 1997, as written. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, approving ALF Ambulance’s 1998 proposed budget, with revenue of $1,357,930 and expenditures of $1,248,215, including Apple Valley’s subsidy set at $22,174.00. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwi n, receiving the Apple Valley Firefighters’ Relief Association resolution, dated June 24, 1997; certifying its 1998 financial requirements for tax levy in the amount of $107,545.00. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 10, 1997 Page 2 Resolution No. 1997-156 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, adopting authorizing continuing participation in the Family Group Conferencing Program and execution of the necessary documents for a $5,482.43 grant from Dakota County. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, author izing discontinuing membership in the Suburban Rate Authority as recommended in the City Administrator’s memo dated July 6, 1997. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, approving the Agreement with the Metropolitan Council for Transit Capital Financial Assistance, for grant funds in the amount of $920,000, for the transit hub, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the necessary documents. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1997-157 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, adopting completing vacation of part of Outlot A, Carroll Center Addition (Garrett Drive), pursuant to the hearing held June 5, 1997. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, approving reduction of subdivision financial guarantees for: Waterford Village Townhomes 2nd, from $152,500 to $111,719; and Valley Pines, from $45,375 to $27,125. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, approving an Agreement with Dakota County for Highway Design and Construction of Project 23-50, reconstruction and closing the median on Cedar Avenue at 139th Street, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, approving an Agreement with Dakota County for Preliminary Engineering and Right-of-Way Preacquisition for Project 46-07, construction and widening of County Road 46 east of Pilot Knob Road, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, approving an Agreement with Dakota County for Revocation of County Road Status of County State Aid Highway 9 (Dodd Boulevard), between County Road 42 and Pilot Knob Road, and turnback to the City, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1997-158 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, adopting receiving the preliminary engineering report for Project 97-527, Tousignant’s Prairie Crossing and Central Storm Sewer Trunk Improvements, and setting a public hearing on it, at 8:00 p.m., on July 24, 1997. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 10, 1997 Page 3 Resolution No. 1997-159 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, adopting directing the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for Project 97-527, Tousignant’s Prairie Crossing and Central Storm Sewer Trunk Improvements. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1997-160 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, adopting awarding the contract for Project 97-537, Wyndemere 5th Addition Utility and Street Improvements, to CECA Utilities, Inc., the low bidder, in the amount of $156,011.25. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, accepting Project 95-484, Cherry Oak Estates 3rd Addition Utility and Street Improvements, as final and authorizing final payment on the contract with Hydrocon, Inc., in the amount of $5,660.59. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, accepting Project 96-515, Waterford Village 2nd Addition Utility and Street Improvements, as final and authorizing final payment on the contract with CECA Utilities, Inc., in the amount of $3,500.00. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, accepting Project 96-520, Wyndemere 3rd Addition Utility and Street Improvements, as final and authorizing final payment on the contract with Hydrocon, Inc., in the amount of $19,390.49. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, accepting Project 96-521, Cedar Isle Estates 5th Addition Utility and Street Improvements, as final and authorizing final payment on the contract with Erickson Construction, Inc., in the amount of $1,000.00. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, accepting Project 97-528B, Deep Well No. 2 Pump Repair, as final and authorizing final payment on the contract with Keys Well Drilling Company., in the amount of $7,693.00. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1997-161 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, adopting ordering installation of stop signs on Firelight Way at the intersections of Fleetwood Avenue and Findlay Avenue. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, approving renewal of the contract with Midwest Professional Services for the employee assistance program, for 1997- 1998, in the amount of $2,636.40. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 10, 1997 Page 4 Resolution No. 1997-162 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, adopting authorizing and approving participation in cooperative affirmative action activities of the Minnesota Police Recruitment System (MPRS) in compliance with the November 7, 1996, court decision. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, approving a salary adjustment for Schedule III positions effective January 1, 1997, as recommended in the Human Resources Manager’s memo dated July 10, 1997. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, approving hiring Jason Reiner for the full-time position of Maintenance Worker I - Parks, as listed in the Personnel Report dated July 10, 1997. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, ap proving hiring the seasonal employees as listed in the Personnel Report and Addendum dated July 10th, 1997. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1997-163 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, adopting authorizing submitting an application to the Metropolitan Council for $20,000 of Comprehensive Plan update local planning assistance grant funds, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the necessary documents. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA “SAFE & SOBER COMMUNITIES” PROGRAM Police Chief Willow reviewed the City’s participation in the Safe & Sober Communities program over the past two years. The grant funding allows for additional officers’ time to concentrate on traffic safety enforcement issues including seat belt compliance, driving sober, and speeding. Resolution No. 1997-164 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Sterling, adopting approving the grant agreement for continued participation in the Safe & Sober Communities program, for the period October 1, 1997, through September 30, 1998; and authorizing execution of the necessary documents. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. PUBLIC HEARING, PALOMINO HILLS STORM POND EASEMENT VACATION Mayor Humphrey called the public hearing to order, at 8:06 p.m., to consider vacation of storm water ponding easements over Outlots 7, 9, and 10, Palomino Hills; and noted receipt of the affidavit of publication of the hearing notice. Mr. Kelley reviewed the proposed vacation as described in his memo dated July 7, 1997. The vacation request is to allow platting of Galles Addition on the east side of Cimarron Road; however, replacement easements have not been obtained by the property owner. No action should be taken on the vacation until the replacement CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 10, 1997 Page 5 easements have been provided. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the audience. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 8:08 p.m. GALLES ADDITION PRELIMINARY PLAT EXTENSION Mr. Kelley reviewed the request for extension of the Galles Addition preliminary plat approval extension as described in his memo dated July 7, 1997. A one-year extension is recommended. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, extending approval of the preliminary plat for the six-lot Galles Addition for one year, or until July 28, 1998, as recommended in the Community Development Director’s memo dated July 7, 1997. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. REVISE MEETING SCHEDULE MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, revising the City Council meeting schedule by canceling the August 14 and 28, 1997, meetings and setting an informal meeting at 6:30 p.m. and a regular meeting at 8:00 p.m. on August 21, 1997, as described in the City Clerk’s memo dated July 7, 1997. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. AMM REGIONAL MEETING Mr. Gretz reminded the Council that the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities will hold a regional meeting, at 7:30 a.m., on July 16, 1997, in Burnsville. Anyone wishing to attend should contact him to make reservations. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES Mr. Gretz reviewed a draft procedure, as requested by the Mayor, for the Council to use in making appointments to commissions and committees. Resolution No. 1997-165 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Sterling, adopting establishing a procedure to reduce the number of candidates considered by the Council in making appointments to advisory commissions and committees and to fill any vacancies thereon. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY The Mayor reviewed a revised list of potential applicants for the current vacancy on the Planning Commission, including individuals who had applied for appointment to the Council and individuals who had applications on file. He asked the Council to consider making an appointment at the July 24, 1997, meeting. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 10, 1997 Page 6 COUNCIL ITEMS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Humphrey noted that Councilmember Grendahl was absent from this meeting due to attendance at the Great Lakes Governors’ Conference representing the State. CLAIMS AND BILLS MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, to pay the claims and bills, check registers dated July 2, 1997, in the amount of $7,347,782.54; and July 9, 1997, in the amount of $791,149.29. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, to adjourn. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 o’clock p.m.