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Home My WebLink About12/10/2020 l � -- CITY OF APPLE VALLEY -.Dakota County, Minnesota December 10, 2020 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held December 10, 2020, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., at Apple Valley Municipal Center. PRESENT: Mayor Hamann-Roland; Councilmembers Bergman*, Goodw'in, Grendahl, and , Hooppaw. � .- _ � - ABSENT: None. *Present via remote technology City staff members present were: City Administrator Lawell, City Clerk�Gackstetter, City , � Attorney Dougherty, Planner Bodmer*, Police Captain Francis, Assistant City Administrator - Grawe*, Finance Director Hedberg, Community Development Director Nordquist, and P.olice -��.Chief Rechtzigel., , � r - 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, approving the agenda for tonight's meeting, as presented. Roll call vote: 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. Mr. Randy Bailey commented on the lack of attendees at tonight's Truth-in-Taxation meeting, � which he believes indicates a whole lot of people are satisfied,with the way things are going in- , the City. J ' � CONSENT AGENDA 1 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 Grendahl pointed out the approval for the preparation of plans and specifications for the pickleball courts will be considered�on the consent agenda. MOTION: � of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving a11 items on the consent agenda - with no exceptions. Roll call vote: Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. � CONSENT AGENDA ITEMSI ' • Y . \ � ��CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota , , -' December 10, 2020 � , Page 2 � MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving the minutes of the regular meeting � of November 24, 2020, as written: Roll call vote: Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2020-158 - - accepting; with thanks,the donation of a disinfectant spray gun from the Apple Valley Seniors for use by Parks and Recreation Deparhnent. Roll call vote: Ayes - S -Nays - 0. ' � � , , � � MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin,'approving renewal and issuance of On-Sale 3.2�Percent Malt�Liquor Licenses for 2021,per the list attached to the City Clerk's memo, subject to receipt of the necessary documents. Roll call vote: Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. - MOTION: - of Grendahl, seoonded by Goodwin, approving the 2021 fees for Redwood Pool - , and Apple Valley Family Aquatic Center, Sports Arena and Hayes Park Arena, and Valleywood Golf Course, and granting Parks and Recreation Director or , � designee the latitude to adjust fees for special promotions, as described in;the Acting Parks and Recreation Director's memo. Roll.call vote: Ayes'- 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving the revised athletic field category format and 2021 rental fees, as attached to the Acting Parks and Recreation Director's memo. Roll call vote: Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. � MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving City Attorney's fees for 2021 , � ' legal services, as attached to tlie Assistant City Administrator's memo. Roll call � � vote: Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. � } MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, setting the 2021 City Council meeting schedule, in accordance with adopted policy on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month unless the following Friday is a holiday, as listed in the City Glerk's memo. Roll call vote: Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, adopting`Resolution No. 2020-159 establishing precinct boundaries and polling places for 2021 elections. Roll call ; vote: Ayes - 5 -Nays- 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2020-160 ordering �' ' installation of a stop sign on Fortino Street at Galante Lane. Roll call vote: Ayes � - S -Nays - 0. � � MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No.�2020-161 ordering . installation of a stop sign on Cooper Lane at Heywood Way. Roll call vote: Ayes � � - S -Nays - 0. � ,. , . CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota � December 10, 2020 ' _ _ Page 3 ' � MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin,.adopting Resolutiori No. 2020-162 approving the final allocation of the City of Apple Valley's Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)Act Funds. Roll call vote: Ayes - 5 - Nays =0. . , MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving release of financial guarantees for Menards at Hanson Concrete (2019-109), Menards at Hanson Concrete (2019- 107), and Ryan Real Estate/Launch/Apple Valley Crossroads, as liszed in the City Planner's memo. Roll call vote: Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, authorizing the First Amendment to Lease ' Agreement with MacPhail Center for Music at the Education Building, as attached to the Community Development Director's memo, and authorizing the _ Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Roll call vote: Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2020-163 directing the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for,Project 2021-114, 146th Street CourE Sanitary Sewer Improvements. Roll call vote: Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, adopting'Resolution No. 2020-164 directing ' the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for Project 2021-116, � Johnny Cake Ridge West Pickleball Courts. Roll call vote: Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving the Professional Services Agreement for Inspection of Electrical Installations with 5 Star Inspections, Inc., � and authorizirig the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same.�Roll call vote: Ayes -�5 -Nays - 0. � MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, accepting Asset Sustainability Planning and Software Services, as complete and authorizing�final payment on the agreement � with Ameresco, Inc., in the amount of$3,531.50. Roll call vote: Ayes - 5 -Nays , - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving the personnel actions as listed in the Personnel Report dated December 10, 2020. Roll ca11 vote: Ayes- 5 -Nays- 0. � . MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, to pay the claims and bills, on the check register dated November 18, 2020, in the amount of$1,635,426.06; and November 24, 2020, in the amount of$1,068,323.74. Roll call vote: Ayes - 5 - ' Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA � � CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 10, 2020 Page 4 INTRODUCTION OF K9 BERGIL AND RETIREMENT OF K9 DUKE Police Chief Rechtzigel introduced this item and provided background on the City's K9 program. He then recognized the career and accomplishments of retiring K9 Duke and his handler,Police Officer Zac Broughten. Police Captain Francis presented a plaque to Officer Broughten and Duke in recognition of their dedicated service. Police Chief Rechtzigel then introduced new K9 team, K9 Bergil and his handler, Police Officer Cody Yard. ' ' � The Council thanked K9 Duke and Officer Broughten for their service and welcomed the new K9 team, K9 Bergil and Officer Yard,to the Department. � COWBOY JACKS ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE Ms. Gackstetter reviewed the application by AVC, LLC, d/b/a Cowboy Jacks, for an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License and Special License for Sunday Liquor Sales, effective Tanuary 1, 2021. _ She noted receipt of the affidavit of publication of the hearing notice and stated no comments have , been received to date. The restaurant is located at 14998 Glazier Avenue and the premises includes the outdoor patio. She stated the Police Department completed the necessary background investigation and found no reason the license could not be authorized at this time. Mayor Hamann-Roland called the public hearing to order at 7:21 p.m. to consider the application by AVC, LLC, d'/b/a Cowboy Jacks, for On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor and Special License for Sunday Liquor Sales. T-he Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the audience. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 7:22 p.m. , MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, adopting Resolution No. 2020-165 approving issuance of a 2021 On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License and Special License for Sunday Liquor Sales to AVC, LLC, d/b/a Cowboy Jacks, for premises located at 14998 Glazier Avenue. Roll call vote: Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. Mr. Brian Michael,Vice President and CFO of Cowboy Jacks,provided an update on the improvements they are making as well as the safety measures they are adding at their site. Mayor Hamann-Roland welcomed them to Apple Valley. Discussion followed. ' ' 2021 CITY BUDGET AND PROPERTY TAX LEVY � Mr. Hedberg presented the 2021 proposed budget and tax levy. He reviewed the budget development process, budget climate, on-going challenges, budget objectives and highlights. All properties in the City received mailed notice of the Truth-in-Taxation meeting and the notice CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 10, 2020 Page 5 � included the proposed property taxes for 2021 based on preliminary budgets and tax levies approved in September. The impact of the property tax levy on the 2021 median valued home of$285,900, that experienced a 3.2% increase in market value, will result in the,City's portion of property taxes increasing approximately $21.05. The General Fund reveriues and expenditures are $36,333,511. Mr. Hedberg stated the final property tax levy for 2021 is $28,568,781,which is an increase of 4.34% or$1,187,781 from 2020. He pointed out Apple Valley's budget includes funding for the annual street maintenance program and property owners are not specially assessed for these _ improvements. , , -� Mayor Hamann-Roland opened the public comment portion of the Truth-in-Taxation hearing at 8:04 p.m. She asked for questions or comments from the public., There were none and the public comment portion of the meeting was declared closed at 8:05 p.m. � Mayor Hamann-Roland thanked staff for their work on the budget. She noted Apple Valleyhas a strong, certain, steady,predictable, and sustainable budget for taxpayers in this unprecedented time of uncertainty. Apple Valley also holds two triple A bond ratings. The basic City services are delivered at an exceptional value to the community. Additionally, residents do not receive special assessments for road and utility reconstruction projects. Discussion followed. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No.2020-166 approving setting the City tax levy collectible in 2021 at$28,568,781 and approving 2021 budgets with total revenue of$80,622,323 and expenditures of $87,522,051. Roll call vote: Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. TRANSFER FROM LIQUOR FUND TO GENERAL FUND - , , � Mr. Hedberg introduced thi's item_and provided a brief history regarding the transfer of funds - from the Liquor Fund to the General Fund. Since 2002, $9,540,000 has been transferred from the Liquor Fund to the General Fund. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded_by Hooppaw, adopting Resolution No. 2020-167 approving the transfer of$660,000.00 from the Liquor Fund to the General Fund for 2020.� Roll call vote: Ayes - 5 -Nays- 0. The Mayor thanked Rick Heyne and the liquor store staff for doing a fantastic job. � Mr. Hedberg said the liquor stores are in the process of fully implementing an ecommerce solution. - Discussion followed. � � . \ CITY OF APPLE VALLEY �" . , Dakota.County, Minnesota , - December 10, 2020 _ � � Page 6 � � 2021 FEE SCHEDULE - Ms. Gackstetter reviewed the proposed Fee Schedule: Fee adjustments are proposed for the � cemetery, City fees and materials, consultant and engineering-services, building inspections and permits, licenses and permits, subdivisiori and development fees,utility fees, and zoning. The . fees would be effective January 1, 2021. She noted the proposed rates more accurately reflect � the City's costs. Some changes were also recommended as a.result of increased fees being � charged the City and some were increased according to the Engineering News Record cost index. � No comments from the public have been received regarding the proposed changes. , Mayor Hamann-Roland called the public hearing to order at 8:21 p.m. to consider the Fee Schedule ' , which sets fees and charges for various products and services effective January 1, 20,21. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the,audience. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 8:22 p.m. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Hooppaw, adopting Resolution No. 2020-168 approving the 2021 Fee Schedule,by adjusting certain fees and charges effective , January 1, 2021. Roll call vote: Ayes- 5 -Nays - 0. Mr. Hedberg provided a brief update on the new utility portal, called WaterSmart, and described , benefits and alerts residents may receive if they use it. . - ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 50, REGULATING GARBAGE � ` - Ms. Bodmer gave the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the City Code ' xegulating solid waste,recycling, and composting. � Discussion followed. Ms. Bodmer said Dakota County stated beginning January 1, 2022, residential haulers will be � required to provide weekly recycling collection. � Councilmember Hooppaw asked how many more mandates can be expected from Dakota . ' County? ' Mr. Dougherty said this mandate is directed by State statute. Discussion continued. - � ; J � The Council accepting the first reading of the ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the City Code, regulating solid waste,recycling, and composting. The second�reading will be held ' December 22, 2020. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 10, 2020 Page 7 COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Hamann-Roland wished Tom Lawell a happy birthday and recognized him for being a great leader. Mr. Lawell announced Eric Carlson was hired as the new Parks and Recreation Director and will begin work on January 19, 2020. He thanked Acting Parks and Recreation Director, Mike Endres, and all the Parks and Recreation staff for the marvelous job they have done during this year of transition. Councilmember Bergman invited residents to decorate their homes and properties with holiday decorations. CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS MOTION: of Goodwin, 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. Roll call vote: Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. � MOTION: of Crrendahl, seconded by Hooppaw,to adjourn. Roll call vote: Ayes - 5 -Nays - �' '�" 0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:49 o'clock p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Q au'�Ou�7 Pamela J. Ga te , City Clerk Approved by the Apple Valley City Council on �2-22-2o M yH oland, Mayor