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Home My WebLink About08/13/2020 i CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 13, 2020 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held August 13, 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, Police Captain Francis, Assistant City Administrator Grawe, Human Resources Manager Haas, Finance Director Hedberg, City Planner Lovelace, Community Development Director Nordquist, Police Chief Rechtzigel, 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 led by Scouts Austin Baumhover, Evan Jesch, Rick Grady, and Fynn Svenson from Pack 298 and Den Leader and Cubmaster Susan Rick. APPROVAL OF AGENDA • MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Bergman, approving the agenda�for tonight's meeting, as presented. 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 meeting's agenda. Ms. Diane Erickson, 185 Strese Lane, commented on pickleball. She requested the Council close the pickleball courts in her backyard. Mr. Westley Dayus, 169 Strese Lane, commented on pickleball. He also requested the Council permanently close the pickleball courts. _ � Ms. Julia Thompson, 13557 Gossamer Way, commented on pickleball. She endorsed the eight ' new pickleball courts proposed behind Eastview High School. However, if they are not to be built;she requested expanded hours and removal of the vinyl barrier at the existing location. . Councilmember Bergman commented on the bids the City received being too high. He indicated the Councii will be discussing this at upcoming budget meetings and asked everyone to be , patient. Mayor Hamann-Roland asked about restriping courts in other parks. Mr. Endres stated there is the potential for stripping two more courts in Cedar Knolls Park. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 13, 2020 Page 2 Mayor Hamann-Roland said she wants staff to explore restriping in order to expand the number . of pickleball courts. She is committed to the long-term solution of installing new courts at Johnny Cake Ridge Park (West) in 2021. Councilmember Hooppaw asked staff to provide Council with additional information in the future on the various claims from the audience relative to distances from property lines. Councilmember Goodwin provided history on the reasons Hayes Park was selected for the pickleball courts. Councilmember Grendahl said she would like to find the money to resolve.the matter this year. Mr. Rick Contino, 12109 Grandview Terrace, was present to show his support for law , enforcement and the Apple Valley Police Department. � � 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. �; " Councilmember Hooppaw mentioned the donations on the agenda tonight, including a donation valued at$17,500.00 from McDonough K9 for a police canine and training. MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, approving all items on the consent agenda with no exceptions. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEIVIS MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of July 23, 2020, as written. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2020-83 accepting, with thanks, the donation of a police canine and associated training costs for the handler, from McDonough K9 for use by Police Department. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. , MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2020-84 accepting, with thanks, the donation of$500.00 from Julia Thompson for use by Police Department. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2020-85 accepting, with thanks, the donation of a park bench in Cobblestone Lake Park in memory of Craig Giles, from Progress and Joy for use by Parks and Recreation Department. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 13, 2020 - . Page 3 MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2020-86 allocating ' funds for and directing staff to finalize a Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)Act Small Business Assistance Grant. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, approving the release of Natural Resources Management Permit financial guarantee for Apple Va11ey Transit Station, as listed in the Natural Resources Technician's memo. _Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, approving the reduction of financial guarantee for Wasatch Storage from$33,000.00 to $5,940.55, as'listed in the. Community Development Department Assistant's memo. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. . MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, waiving the procedure for a second reading and passing Ordinance No. 1077 amending Chapter 115 of the City Code ' regulating tobacco,tobacco products, and tobacco related devices by amending the age for permissible sales and possession to 21 and establishing the amount of the civil penalties for violations by the licensee. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, approving releasing St. Mary's University form leasing space at the Education Partnership Building, as described in the Community Development Director's memo. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2020-87 reauthorizing approval of a 207 sq. ft. variance to increase the maximum size of detached accessory building from 750 sq. ft. to 957 sq. ft., on Lot 23, Block 1, Chateau Estates (8460 133rd Street Court), with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. � MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, approving the License Agreement with Robert and Judith Blomquist, and Jim E. Voelker, for retaining wall encroachment on Lots 6 and 7, Block 2, Forest Park Estates 4th Addition(8699 and 8700 143rd Street Ct.), as attached to City Planner's memo, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, approving the purchase of computer hardware and software necessary to improve telework capabilities in response to COVID-19 health pandemic, as described in the City Administrator's memo. Ayes - S -Nays - 0. � MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, approving the agreement for the AFRCC Control Room LJpgrades with Advanced System Integration, LLC, in the amount — of$51,713.94, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. � � I CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 13, 2020 Page 4 MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, approving Change Order No. 10 to the agreement with Fendler Patterson Construction, Inc., for City Hall - Lower Level Buildout, in the amount of an additional $1,485.00, and approving the date of substantial completion for June 15, 2020. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. � MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, accepting Project 2019-14,AVFAC Pool Shell Repair, as complete and authorizing final payment on the agreement with � Northern Pool Restoration, LLC, in the amount of$195,883.00. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. . MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, accepting Project 2020-114, 2020 Ash Tree Removals, as complete and authorizing final payment on the agreement with Burch Tree Care, in the amount of$8,703.95. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: � of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, approvirig the proposal from Huelife for recruitment of the Parks and Recreation Director, as attached in the City Administrator's memo. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. ' MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, approving the personnel actions as listed in the Personnel Report dated August 13, 2020. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. � MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin,to pay the claims and bills, check registers dated July 15, 2020, in the amount of$593,986.22, July 22, 2020, in.the amount " of 2,326,846.72, and July 28, 2020, in the amount of$92,754.20. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0: END OF CONSENT AGENDA INTRODUCTION OF NEW POLICE OFFICERS � Police Chief Rechtzigel introduced newly hired Police Officers Christopher Lundberg, Eric Kline, and David Gysbers to the Council. The City Clerk administered the oaths of office to the Officers. Chief Rechtzigel then presented them with their badges. The Council congratulated Officers Lundberg, Kline, and Gysbers and welcomed them to their new positions. THESHORES Mr. Lovelace reviewed the requests by Pulte Group, Inc., and Rockport, LLC, for a rezoning of 9.9 acres from"SG" (Sand and Gravel)to "M-6C" (Medium,Density Residential/6-12 units per acre), a subdivision of 9.9 acres into 101�residential townhome lots and 11 outlots, a Conditional Use Permit for townhome construction with exposed finish materials other than provided under Section 155.346 of the City Code, approval of the conveyance of land, approval of an agreement with Pulte Homes of Minnesota, LLC, and Rockport, LLC, for private installation of public infrastructure for Project 2018-170, The Shores, and approval of an agreement with Rockport, CITY OF APPLE VALLEY � Dakota County, Minnesota August 13, 2020 Page 5 LLC, for the private installation of public infrastructure for Project 2020-150, Orchard Place Storm Water Improvements (WVR-P54). MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Hooppaw,passing Ordinance No. 1078 rezoning Blocks 1-22 and Outlots A-M, The Shores, according to the preliminary plat, from"SG" (Sand and Gravel)to "M-6C" (Medium Density Residential/6-12 units per acre), as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2020-88 approving subdivision by preliminary plat of The Shores Addition, with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Hooppaw, adopting Resolution No. 2020-�9 approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow townhome construction with exposed finish materials other than provided in Section 155.346 of the City Code on property legally described as The Shores, according to the final plat(Blocks 1-22, The Shores, according to the preliminary plat), with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by'Hooppaw, adopting Resolution 1oTo. 2020-90 authorizing the°conveyance of land. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, approving the Agreement for Private Installation of Improvements with Pulte Homes of Minnesota, LLC, and Rockport, LLC, for Project 2018-170, The Shores, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Hooppaw, approving the Agreement for Private Installation of Improvements with Rockport, LLC, for Project 2020-150, Orchard Place Storm Water Improvements (WVR-P54), and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. COMMUNICATIONS Mr.Nordquist provided an update on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Small Business Assistance Grant Program which was approved on the consent agenda earlier this evening. Mr. Lawell thanked the City Clerk and elections team for their work on the Primary Election. Councilmember Hooppaw noted it is road construction season and he thanked engineering staff for the good work on the Garden View Street and Utility Improvement project, which is near his home. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 13, 2020 Page 6 , , CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS � MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, approving the calendar of upcoming events ' as included in the 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 Bergman, seconded by Hooppaw,to adjourn. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 o'clock p.m. Respectfully Submitted, r Pamela J. G ste e , City Clerk - Approved by the Apple Valley City Council � on S-2�-20 M y H ol , Mayor - `