HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/09/2020 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
July 9, 2020
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley,Dakota County, Minnesota,
held July 9, 2020, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., at Apple Valley Municipal Center.
PRESENT: Mayor Hamann-Roland; Councilmembers Bergman, Goodwin, Grendahl, and
Hooppaw. �
ABSENT: None.
� City staff inembers present were: City Administrator Lawell, City Clerk Gackstetter, City
Attorney Dougherty, City Engineer Anderson, IT Manager Bang, Acting Parks and Recreation
Director Endres, Assistant City Administrator Grawe, Human Resources Manager Haas, Finance
Director Hedberg, City Planner Lovelace, Community Development Director Nordquist,"Police
Chief Rechtzigel, Fire Chief Russell, and Public Works Director Saam.
Mayor Hamann-Roland called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Everyone took part in the
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, removing item 4.F -Adopt Resolution
Reauthorizing Approval of 207 Sq. Ft. Variance to Increase Maximum Size of
Detached Accessory Building on Lot 23, Block 1, Chateau Estates (8460 133rd
, Street Ct.) from the consent agenda and approving the agenda for tonight's .
meeting, as amended. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
AUDIENCE
Mayor Hamann-Roland'asked if anyone was present to address the Council, at this time, on any
item not on this meetirig's agenda. ,
Ms. Julia Thompson, 13557 Gossamer Way,requested the Council consider expansion and
various improvements to the pickleball courts and expand the hours of play Monday through
Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 8:00 p.m.
1VIs. Tara Nelson, 13935 Fleetwood Avenue, commented on food trucks, inclusion, and masks.
She is trying to raise money for an inclusive playground and would like to use food trucks to
� help in her fund raising effort. She said she is an active community meinber trying to bring
people together.
Councilmember Goodwin responded to an email Ms.Nelson previously sent the Council
regarding programming and scheduling events to build community during the pandemic. He
noted the State has specifically requested cities curtail activities due to the pandemic.
Councilmember Bergman offered to meet with Ms.Nelson, Councilmember Goodwin, and staff
regarding food trucks. Mayor Hamann-Roland offered to meet as well.
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Dakota County, Minnesota
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CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Hamann-Roland 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 remaining items on the consent
agenda with no exceptions. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the minutes of the regular meeting
of June 11, 2020, as written. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving issuance of a lawful gambling
` exempt permit, by the State Gambling Control Board,to BV United Soccer Club,
for a revised date of July 27, 2020, at Johnny Cake Activity Center, 14255 Johnny
Cake Ridge Road, and waiving any waiting period for State approval. Ayes - 5 -
Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving receipt of the 2021 Financial
Requirements of the Apple Valley Firefighters Relief Association, as attached to
the Fire Chief's memo. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving release of subdivision financial
guarantees for Quarry Ponds Fourth Addition, Quarry Ponds Fifth Addition, and
Apple Valley Wasatch Addition, as listed in the Community Development
Department Assistant's memo. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving wetland,delineation for 13009
Diamond Path, as sutnmarized in the complete delineation report of
March 30, 2020. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the letter of consent from Verizon
, Wireless for fiber conduit installation at 5551 160th Street W., as attached to the
Public Works Director's memo, and authorizing the Mayor to sign the same.
Ayes - S -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2020-73 approving
an Interim Use Permit to allow for a 76-foot tall cell tower monopole on Outlot A,
Longridge Second Addition(8351 160th Street W.), with conditions as
recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution 1Vo. 2020-74 approving
plans and specifications for Project 2020-117, Lebanon Cemetery Covered
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Ceremony Shelter, and authorizing advertising for receipt of bids, at 2:00 p.m., on
July 30, 2020, via a posting on the City's website and Quest Construction Data
Network. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the agreement for Project 2020-
101, 2020 Street and Utility Improvements, with Killmer Electric Co., Inc., in the
amount of$113,484.00, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the
same. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the agreement for Alternative
Landscape Equipment Grant with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, in the
amount of$8,789.56, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same.
Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the agreement for Project 2019-
108, County Road 42 and Johnny Cake Ridge Road Intersection Improvements,
with XCEL Energy, in the amount of$84,949.07, and authorizing the Mayor and
City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving Change Order No. 9 to the
agreement with Fendler Patterson Construction, for City Hall - Lower Level
Buildout, in the amount of an additional $11,353.48. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, accepting Municipal Center Second Floor
Security Camera and Access Systems, as complete and authorizing final payment
on the agreement with Pro-Tec Design, Inc., in the amount of$8,131.98. Ayes - 5
-Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2020-75 approving
the COVID-19 Preparedness Plan, as attached to the Human Resources
Manager's memo. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the personnel actions as listed in
the Personnel Report dated July 9, 2020. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, to pay the claims and bills, check registers
dated June 3, 2020, in the amount of$1,018,993.32; June 10, 2020, in the amount
of$1,143,928.11, June 19, 2020, in the amount of$1,240,448.98, and
June 24, 2020, in the amount of$1,568,142.00. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA �
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Dakota County, Minnesota
July 9, 2020
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MIXED USE CAMPUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. Anderson reviewed the request by Rockport, LLC, for public improvements on the
northwest quadrant of 157th Street W. and Pilot Knob Road. The feasibility study is required by
Chapter 429. He reviewed Project 2020-134, 155th and Pilot Knob Roadway Improvements,
Project 2020-135, Orchard Place Pilot Knob Turn Lane Improvements, and Project 2020-136,
Orchard Place Utility Improvements, all of which are in connection with Project 2019-139
Mixed Use Campus Public Improvements, and their associated costs.
Discussion followed.
Mayor Hamann-Roland called the public hearing to order, at 7:41 p.m., to consider public
improvements for Project 2020-134, 155th and Pilot Knob Roadway Improvements, Project
2020-135, Orchard Place Pilot Knob Turn Lane Improvements, and Project 2020-136, Orchard
Place Utility Improvements, all of which are in connection with Project 2019-139, Mixed Use
Campus Public Improvements. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council
and the public. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 7:42 p.m.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Hooppaw, adopting Resolution No. 2020-76 approving
the feasibility report for 2019-139, Mixed Use Campus dated May 28, 2020.
Ayes - 5-Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Bergman, adopting Resolution No. 2020-77 directing
the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for Project 2020-134, 155th
and Pilot Knob Roadway Improvements, Project 2020-135, Orchard Place Pilot
Knob Turn Lane Improvements, and Project 2020-136, Orchard Place Utility
Improvements, all of which are in connection with Project 2019-139, Mixed Use
Campus Public Improvements. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
ORCHARD PLACE
Mr. Lovelace reviewed the request by HJ Development, LLP, and Rockport, LLC, for rezoning
of a 35-acre parcel from "SG" (Sand and Gravel)to "RB" (Retail Business) and the subdivision
of 45 acres into four lots and four outlots. The Planning Commission reviewed this item on
March 25, 2020, and voted unanimously to approve.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, passing Ordinance No. 1076 rezoning Lots
1-4 and Outlots D and E, Orchard Place (according to the proposed preliminary
plat, dated March 24, 2020) from "SG" (Sand and Gravel)to "RB" (Retail '
Business". Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, adopting Resolution No. 2020-78 approving
the preliminary subdivision of Orchard Place Addition, for 41ots and 4 outlots,
with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 -Nays -
0.
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Dakota County, Minnesota
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STAFF ITEMS
Mayor Hamann-Roland announced the City recently received another Green Step Cities
recognition.
Mr. Lawell congratulated Valerie Holes and Marcie Padgett on their retirements. He then
commended Melissa Haas on being selected to serve as Chair of the League of Minnesota Cities
HR/Data Practices Policy Committee.
Councilmember Grendahl commented on the types of inquiries the Council receives. Most
recently it has been chickens, food trucks,pickleball, and fireworks. She said if these are the
most serious issues the City is facing, she will take them any day.
Councilmember Hooppaw relayed a message he received from a resident expressing support for
the Police Department who was fearful about publicly supporting the Police. He asked the City
Attorney for clarification about what would be discoverable under a data request.
Mr. Dougherty said information relayed to the City is public data, but information relayed
individually to a Councilmember is private unless the Councilmember makes it public.
Councilmember Hooppaw said he knows of people who have been opposed to an issue but were
afraid of retaliation. He suggested members of the public who want to share their opinion on an
issue but don't want to share it publicly, contact Councilmembers privately so that the Council
can hear all sides of the issue.
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, and noting that each event listed is
hereby deemed a Special Meeting of the City Council. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
P o�c.�e,o-�
Pamela J. Gac ett , City Clerk �
Approved by the Apple Valley City Council
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