HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/08/2020 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
October 8, 2020 '
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota,
_ held October 8, 2020, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., at Apple Valle,y Municipal Center.
I 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, Police Captain Francis,
' Assistant City Administrator Grawe, Finance Director Hedberg, Community Development
Director Nordquist, Police Chief Rechtzigel, Fire Chief Russell, and Public Works Director
�� Saam.
Mayor Hamann-Roland called the meeting to o'rder at 7:00 p.m. Everyone took part in the
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA )
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Grendahl, 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. No one requested to speak.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Hamann-Roland asked if the Gouncil or anyone in the audience wished to pull any item ,
from the consent agenda. There were no requests. '
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, approving all items on the consent agenda
with no exceptions. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS, �
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, approving the minutes of the regular meeting
of September 24, 2020, as written. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, approving issuance of a 2020 Christmas Tree
Sales Lot License to William E. Brabec, d/b/a Silver Bell Christmas Tree Farm,
for use on Lot 2, Block 1, East Valley Plaza 3rd Addition(between Upper 141st
and 140th Streets), as described in the City Clerk's memo. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
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MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, adopting Resolution No. 2020-117
authorizing drop boxes for secure absentee and mail ballot returns. Ayes- 5 -
Nays - 0.
, ' MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, approving release of Natural Resources
, Management Permit financial guarantee for Wasatch Storage Apple Valley, LLC;
as listed in the Natural Resources Technician's memo. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
- � MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, ado.pting Resolution No. 2020-118 directing �
the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for Project 2021-103, 2021
Micro Surfacing. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, adopting Resolution No. 2020-119 directing
� the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for Project 2021-105, 2021
Street Improvements. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. �
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, approving the Agreement for Project 2020-
154, 2020 Sump Catch Basin Cleaning-Residential, with Hydro-Vac, Inc., in the
amount of$46,326.76, and autHorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the
same. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, approving the Agreement for Project 2020-
155, Well Pumps 4, 13, and High Zone Pump 4 Maintenance, with Keys Well
Drilling Company, in the amount of$100,325.00, and authorizing the Mayor and
City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 -Nays;- 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, accepting Project 2018-156, Apple Valley
Sports Arena 2019 Ice System Replacement—Dasher Boards, as complete and
authorizing final payment on the agreement with Becker Arena Products, Inc., in ,
the amount of$14,855.36. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
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, MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, accepting Project 2020-103, 2020 Micro
Surfacing, as complete and authorizing final payment on the agreement with
Asphalt Surface Technologies Corporation, in the amount of$22,006.49. Ayes-
5 -Nays - 0. '
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MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, approving the personnel actions as listed in
the Personnel Report dated October 8, 2020. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman,to pay the claims and bills, check registers
dated September 16, 2020, in the amount of$565,407.43, and
September 23, 2020, in the amount of$916,862.21. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
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PROCLAIM"WORLD POLIO DAY"
Mr. Bill Butler, Rotary Club of Apple Valley representafive, was present. He read the
proclamation proclaiming October 24, 2020, as "World Polio Day.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Grendahl,proclaiming October 24, 2020, as "World
Polio Day ". Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
Mayor Hamann-Roland thanked the Rotary Club for the work they do worldwide and in the
, community. She then presented Mr. Butler with the"World Polio Day"proclamation.. �
2020 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL 670
Mr. Hedberg reviewed the process used for the delinquent accounts for both assessment rolls.
He then described Special Assessment Ro11670, originally totaling $139,379.09, for delinquent
- utility account charges. From the 451 delinquent accounts, the City has received$39,445.57 in
prepayments thus far. He noted no written objections have been received to date, the hearing
notice was published according to law, and the Affidavit of Publication is on file. '�
Mayor Hamann-Roland called to order the public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 670,
� at 7:11 p.m. She asked for questions or comments from the Council and the audience. There
were none and the hearing was declared closed at 7:12 p.m. �
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No.2020-120
approving and levying 2020 Special Assessment Roll No. 670, for delinquent
utility account chaxges, in the original amount of$139,37�9.09, minus any
prepayments. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
2020 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 671
Mr. Hedberg described Assessment Roll No. 671, totaling $1,174.00, for delinquent false alarms.
There has been one prepayment and no written objections have been received to date. He noted
the hearing notice was published according to law and the Affidavit of Publication is on file.
Mayor Hamann-Roland called the public hearing to order, at 7:13 p.m., on Special Assessment
Roll No. 671. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the audience.
There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 7:14 p.m. �
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded.by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No.2020-121
approving and levying 2020 Special Assessment Roll No. 671, for delinquent
false alarms, in the amount of$1,174.00,minus any prepayments. Ayes - 5 -
� Nays - 0.
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APPLEWOOD POINTE OF APPLE VALLEY
Mr. Lovelace reviewed the request by United Properties for approval of rezoning, a subdivision
by preliminary plat, and a site plan review/building permit authorization to construct a 3 to 4
story/98-unit senior cooperative building on the northeast corner of Pilot Knob Road and
McAndrews Road (12444 Pilot Knob Road). The Planning Commission held the public hearing
I on November 6, 2019, and voted unanimously to recommend approval of this project on
August 5, 2020. He then reviewed the list of comments received from the August 27,2020, City
Council meeting. The developer held an open house for the neighborhood on September 15,
2020. `
Mayor Hamann-Roland thanked United Properties for holding the neighborhood meeting and for
offering to provide trees to neighboring properties. ,
Discussion followed. �
Mr. Alex Hall, United Properties, said they will provide additional landscaping to some .
properties in order to provide a visual shield. He said they hope to break ground late next.
summer, early fall.
Mr:Ron Ruden, 15656 Eddington Way, spoke in support of the project. ,
Mr. Stewart Stevens, 12545 Dover Drive, spoke in support of the project. �
Mr. Linelle Johnson, 10804 Clifton Avenue, Burnsville, spoke in support of the project.
Discussion continued.
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MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl,passing Ordinance No. 1080 rezoning Lot 1,
Block 1, and Outlot A, Applewood Pointe of Apple Valley(as preliminary
platted), from"M6-A" (Multi-Family Residential/6-12 units per acre)to "PD"
(Planned Development). Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
' MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, directing staff to prepare an ordinance to
codify the uses;performance standards, and area requirements for the planned
development. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. '
MOTION: � of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2020-122 �
approving the preliminary subdivision of Applewood Pointe of Apple Valley,
with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 -Nays -
0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Hooppaw, adopting Resolution No.2020-123
approving the site plan and authorizing issuance of a building permit for .
construction of,a 3 to 4 story/98-unit senior cooperative building on Lot 1, Block
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1, Applewood Pointe of Apple Valley(as preliminary platted), with conditions as
recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
PLANNING COMIVIISSIONER RESIGNATION
Ms. Gackstetter reviewed her memo regarding the resignation of Planning Commissioner Ken
Alwin, creating a vacancy on the Planning Commission with a term expiring March 1, 2021. She
recommended the Council extend an invitation to individuals interested in serving on the Planning
Commission to submit an application to her by November 30, 2020. An appointment could then be
made in December.
� MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, accepting the resignation of Plarining
Commissioner Ken Alwin and thanking him for his dedicated service to the City
of Apple Valley; and directing staff to post the Planning Commission vacancy and
inviting individuals interested in serving on the Commission to submit an
application to the City Clerk by November 30, 2020. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
COMMUNICATIONS
Mr.Nordquist provided an update on the Re-Open to Business program.
Ms. Gackstetter commented on the ballot drop boxes that will be available for Apple Valley
voters.
� Mayor Hamann-Roland invited everyone to a virtual concert offered by the Apple Valley Arts
Foundation on October 9, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, approving the calendar of upcoming events
S 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 Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl,to adjourn. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, ,
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Pamela J. G c ste , City Clerk
Approved by the Apple Valley City Council
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