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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/28/1996CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 28, 1996 Minutes of the meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held March 28th, 1996, at 8:00 o’clock p.m., at Apple Valley City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Branning; Councilme mbers Erickson, Goodwin, Humphrey, and Sterling. ABSENT: None. City staff members present were: City Administrator Gretz, City Clerk Mueller, City Attorney Sheldon, City Engineer Gordon, Assistant to the Administrator Grawe, Parks & Recreation Director Johnson, Community Development Director Kelley, Assistant Planner Lovelace, Public Works Director Miranowski, and Police Chief Willow. Mayor Branning 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 led by members of Scout Pack 205. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Sterling, approving the agenda for tonight’s meeting as amended. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. AUDIENCE Mayor Branning 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 Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, moving consideration of park dedication fund expenditures to the regular agenda and approving all remaining items on the consent agenda. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of March 14th, 1996, as written. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, proclaiming April 26th, 1996, as “Arbor Day” and May, 1996, as “Arbor Month” in Apple Valley. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1996-70 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting approving an Application for Exemption from Lawful Gambling License for Southview Elementary Parent Teacher Organization, for an event on May 31st, 1996; and waiving the waiting period for State Gambling Board approval. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 28, 1996 Page 2 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving the Auction Sale Contract with Schegel Auction Company to conduct an auction of unclaimed and surplus property and bicycles for the City on April 25, 1996, at 6:00 p.m., and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, authorizing awarding the designation for financial/depository services for City funds to Midway Bank, for a two-year period beginning in May of 1996, as described in the Finance Director’s memo dated March 25, 1996. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1996-71 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting approving the Stipulation of Settlement with Stephen and Roberta Haight on their appeal of 1995 Special Assessment Roll No. 361 for Lot 1, Block 1, Apple Ponds 5th Addition; and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1996-72 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting approving the final plat and subdivision agreement for Deer Run subdivision and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1996-73 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting approving plans and specifications for Project 95-497, Deer Run Utility Improvements, and authorizing advertising for receipt of bids at 2:00 p.m. on April 18, 1996. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1996-74, MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting rescinding Resolution No. 1996-62, and rescheduling the public hearing to consider vacating part of “old” Palomino Drive, at County Road 11; for 8:00 p.m., on May 9, 1996. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1996-75 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting receiving the preliminary engineering report for Project 96-515, Waterford Village 2nd Addition Utility and Street Improvements, and setting a public hearing on it, at 8:00 p.m., on April 25, 1996. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1996-76 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting approving plans and specifications for Project 95-504, Lots 13, 14 and 15, White Oak Ridge Utility and Street Improvements, and authorizing advertising for receipt of bids, at 2:00 p.m., on April 18, 1996. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1996-77 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting approving plans and specifications for Project 96-505, 1996 Street Maintenance CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 28, 1996 Page 3 Program, and authorizing advertising for receipt of bids, at 2:00 p.m., on April 25, 1996. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving Change Order No. 5 to the contract with Arcon Construction Co. for Project 94-428, Cedar Isle Estates Utility and Street Improvements, in the amount of an additional $57,320.36. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving renewal of the annual Working Agreement, for 1996-1997, with OWOBOPTE Industries for seasonal employees and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving hiring the seasonal employees as listed in the Personnel Report and Addendum dated March 28, 1996. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving contracting with CUI-Career Temps for substitute receptionist services at City Hall as described in the Personnel Report dated March 28, 1996. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA PARK DEDICATION/MAINTENANCE FUND EXPENDITURES Councilmember Humphrey said he asked to discuss the proposed expenditures from the park dedication fund because he believes the fund should be used for acquisition of land or capital improvements. He believed that the original discussion, in splitting the fund into dedication and maintenance, was with the intent that the minimum balance would be $250,000 and interest could be used for maintenance. When action was taken to split the fund, in 1994, it also split new revenue 50/50. The portion allocated to maintenance is now nearly $400,000. He believes maintenance should be paid from the general fund and is opposed to the request. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, authorizing the expenditure of $96,000.00 from the Park Maintenance Fund for 1996 projects as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and described in the memo dated March 25, 1996. Councilmember Goodwin agreed park dedication is essentially one fund and should be discussed at an informal meeting. Mr. Johnson said the fund was split to keep down general fund expenditures for park maintenance and balance the budget. The 1996 general fund includes $30,000 to $40,000 for maintenance and 45 parks cannot be maintained on that amount. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 28, 1996 Page 4 Councilmember Erickson agreed the funds should be used for land acquisition or capital improvements and the issues should be reviewed at an informal meeting. He would agree to approving this year’s expenditure. Councilmember Sterling said the 1996 budget anticipated that this was how park maintenance would be funded and the expenditure should be approved. Changes in the system should be reviewed for next year. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The Mayor asked that discussion of the park dedication fund be scheduled for a future informal meeting. SET EASEMENT VACATION HEARING Resolution No. 1996-78 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Humphrey, adopting setting a public hearing, at 8:00 p.m., on April 25, 1996, to consider vacating a drainage and utility easement in Pinecrest 2nd Addition related to replatting for Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION RECEPTION MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Humphrey, approving holding a reception, at 7:30 p.m., on April 25, 1996, at City Hall, in recognition of Volunteer Appreciation Week, and inviting all commission and committee members, as well as groups who have assisted with other City projects, to attend. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. COUNCIL ITEMS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Branning read a letter from School District 196 thanking Deane Running and Mike Hammerstad for conducting fire safety training programs for School Staff. The Council discussed various pieces of legislation still under consideration and noted the status of the property tax freeze is still uncertain. Mayor Branning noted that the AMM’s annual meeting will be held May 23, 1996, and nominations are being solicited for the Board. Councilmember Sterling expressed appreciation to all City employees for their work during this week’s snow storms and commended the snow removal crews for doing a very good job. CLAIMS AND BILLS CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 28, 1996 Page 5 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, to pay the claims and bills, check registers dated March 20, 1996, in the amount of $590,322.75; and March 27, 1996, in the amount of $4,248,427.03. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Goodwin, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 o’clock p.m.