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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/11/1996CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 11, 1996 Minutes of the meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held April 11th, 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: Public Works Director Miranowski, Deputy City Clerk Finger, City Attorney Dougherty, City Engineer Gordon, Fire Chief Calvin, Assistant to the Administrator Grawe, Parks & Recreation Director Johnson, Community Development Director Kelley, Assistant Planner Lovelace, 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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Humphrey, 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. Monica Bodner, from Connecting Apple Valley Youth (CAVY), was present and spoke about the purpose of the group. She invited the Council to its next planning session, on Wednesday April 17, 1996, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The purpose of the group is to work with the school district, police department and city to provide activities for young people during the summer. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, approving all items on the consent agenda with no exceptions. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of March 28th, 1996, as written. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1996-79 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, adopting approving 1996 Special Assessment Rolls No. 387 through 390, in the total amount of $415,320.00, for hearing purposes and setting a public hearing on them at 8:00 p.m. on May 9, 1996. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 11, 1996 Page 2 Resolution No. 1996-80 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, adopting approving 1996 Special Assessment Roll No. 391, delinquent utility charges in the total amount of $22,120.58, for hearing purposes and setting a public hearing on it, at 8:00 p.m., on May 9, 1996. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, approving the conversion of certain items of unclaimed property for Police Department use, as listed in the memo dated March 29, 1996; and authorizing sale of other unclaimed and surplus property and bicycles, by auction on April 25, 1996, at 6:00 p.m. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, authorizing return of unexpended 1995 landfill abatement funds, in the amount of $6.69, to Dakota County as described in the Recycling Coordinator’s memo dated April 5, 1996. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, approving the Storm Drainage Agreement with Frank Rechtzigel, extending the previous agreement for five years, or until April 30, 2001; as described in the Street Superintendent’s memo dated April 3, 1996; and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1996-81 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, adopting authorizing the City Attorney to use the power of eminent domain to acquire all lands necessary for construction of the central interceptors project, revising the authority previously directed by Resolution No. 1995-183. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1996-82 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, adopting approving a surveyor’s certificate of correction for Williamsburg 2nd Addition and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the necessary documents to effect the recording of said correction. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1996-83, MOTION: of Ericks on, seconded by Goodwin, adopting approving the final plat and subdivision agreement for Williamsburg 3rd Addition and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1996-84 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, adopting awarding the contract for Project 95-499, Williamsburg 3rd Addition Utility Improvements, to CECA Utilities, Inc., the low bidder, in the amount of $91,861.24. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwi n, directing the City Engineer to prepare a preliminary feasibility report for Project 96-517, Wyndemere 2nd Addition Utility and Street Improvements. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 11, 1996 Page 3 Resolution No. 1996-85 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, adopting directing the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for Project 96-515, Waterford Village 2nd Addition Utility and Street Improvements. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1996-86 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, adopting awarding the purchase of a Fire/Pumper Truck to Custom Fire Apparatus, the only bidder, in the amount of $264,491.00; and approving Change Order No. 1 to the contract, in the amount of a $10,441.00 deduction resulting in a revised contract amount of $254,050.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, approving reduction of the subdivision financial guarantee for Cedarwick, from $55,000.00 to $39,550.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, approving hiring the seasonal emp loyees as listed in the Personnel Report dated April 11, 1996. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA WHITNEY PLAZA PHASE II Assistant Planner Lovelace reviewed the Planning Commission report on the proposal for rezoning and building permit authorization on Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Delegard 2nd Addition; referred to as Whitney Plaza. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, to pass an ordinance amending the Planned Development Designation 532.1, revising certain retail uses, and adjusting the boundary of Subzone 1 for development by Mattress Liquidators, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The Council discussed several aspects of the development, including: concern about the addition of a fast food/convenience store, increased parking spaces vs. landscape islands, Class I vs. Class II restaurant; traffic and design. Councilmember Humphrey said he was willing to allow removal of the landscape islands to make room for additional parking. With an athletic field behind Cedar Park school, he thought additional parking was more important than the landscaping. Councilmember Sterling requested that staff provide projected traffic counts for the additional traffic that would be generated by the development. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 11, 1996 Page 4 Mayor Branning requested the developer to include some architectural features on the rear of the building. He stated the front and sides were attractive, but the back faces apartment buildings and needs some additional detail. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, tabling this item for two weeks until the suggested changes and requested information is available. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 2 (Branning and Humphrey). CABLE TV FRANCHISE NEGOTIATIONS MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, appointing the current Cable TV Advisory Committee members, and Charles Grawe to negotiate the terms of a new cable television franchise between the City of Apple Valley and Marcus Cable. John Gretz, City Administrator, will serve as an ad hoc member of the Committee. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, s econded by Sterling, authorizing the appointment of Thomas D. Creighton as the City’s attorney during cable television franchise agreement negotiations. Ayes 5 - Nays - 0. COUNCIL ITEMS AND COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Humphrey said he had been contacted by a resident regarding the milfoil abatement program and water quality at Lac Lavon. Councilmember Erickson stated he had received a call from a resident who was concerned about children playing in the street and paying no attention to traffic. He offered a reminder to any parents watching that streets are not an appropriate playground and asked that everyone keep their children from playing there to prevent a tragic accident. Councilmember Sterling reported she and Councilmember Erickson participated in the Citizens Police Academy and found it very worthwhile. She encouraged interested residents to enroll in upcoming programs. Mayor Branning noted he had attended the AMM meeting on Wednesday night and the Metro East meeting today. He distributed a letter reminding the Council that the AMM’s annual meeting is May 23, 1996, and nominations are being solicited for its Board of Directors. Mayor Branning distributed a letter concerning discussions among the Mayors of the Cities of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan and Lakeville regarding development of a skateboard park. Burnsville will be taking the lead in coordinating any joint efforts and it is suggested the other Councils discuss the proposal and provide direction to the City Administrators as to a joint powers agreement and possible contributions from each City. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 11, 1996 Page 5 Mayor Branning reminded the Council and audience that Dakota Electric’s annual meeting will be held on Saturday, April 27th. Mayor Branning advised that Burnsville is considering inviting Dr. John Carver to present his seminar and is looking for donations from other potential participants to help defray the cost of bringing him here. Dr. Carver presented a session on strengthening council effectiveness at the National League of Cities conference. He asked that this item be placed on the next agenda. Councilmember Humphrey said there is a group from Grace Lutheran Church that has volunteered to help keep the Ring Route clean and would like to meet with City staff regarding this project. CLAIMS AND BILLS MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, to pay the claims and bills, check registers dated April 3, 1996, in the amount of $1,476,695.57; and April 10, 1996, in the amount of $885,767.36. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, second ed by Erickson, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 o’clock p.m.