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Home My WebLink About03/11/2021 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY I� Dakota County,Minnesota 1�4arch 11,2021 � " � " Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of AppTe Valley, Dakota County,Minnesota, , held March 1 l, 2021, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., at Apple Valley Municipal Center. PRESENT: Mayor Hooppaw; Councilmembers Bergman, Goodwin, and Grendahl. � � � ABSENT: None. � City staff inembers present were: City Administrator Lawell, City Clerk Gackstetter, City Attorney Dougherty, City Engineer Anderson, Parks and Recreation Director Carlson, Police � Captain Dahlstrom, Police Captain Francis,Finance Director Hedberg, Community Development � Director Nordquist, and Public Works Director Saam. , Mayor Hooppaw called the meeting to order�at 7:00 p.m. Everyone took part in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ' , APPROVAL OF AGENDA _ J � MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the agenda for tonight's meeting, as , � presented. Ayes-4 -Nays - 0. ' ' , � , AUDIENCE , � 1Vlayor Hooppaw 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.Hooppaw asked if the Council or anyone in the audience wished to pull any item from the consent agenda. � . ' Mr. Lawell recommended item 4.E be removed from the consent agenda. J MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl,removing item 4.E -Authorize Release of Escrow Consistent with Escrow Agreement with Village Pointe Plaza, One- TwoOne Development and Commercial Partners Title in Support of Development , of Lot 2, Village Pointe Plaza from the agenda and�approving all remaining items on the consent agenda. Ayes-4 -Nays- 0. � - � , CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS l MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of February 25, 2021, as written. Ayes -4 -Nays - 0. , CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County,Minnesota � March 11, 2021 � Page 2 1VIOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2021-43 accepting, with thanks,the donation of$150.00 from Rotary Club of Apple Valley for Use by Parks and Recreation Department. Ayes -4 -Nays - 0. , MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, , adopting Resolution No.2021-44 approving issuance of a Gambling Premises Pernut to Eastview Hockey Association for premises at Cowboy Jack's, 14998 Glazier Avenue; and waiving any waiting period for Minnesota Gambling Control Board approyal. Ayes -4 -Nays - 0. ` MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, approving the reduction of the Natural Resources Management Permit financial guarantees for Menards from$57,000.00 to $17,000.00, as listed in the Natural Resources Technician's memo. Ayes -4 - Nays- 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl,,adopting Resolution No. 2021-45 approving plans and specifications for Proj ect 2021-103, 2021 Micro Surfacing, and , authorizing advertising for receipt of bids, at 10:00 a.m., on Apri120, 2021,via a posting on the City's website and Quest Construction Data Network. Ayes-4 - Nays - 0. ' MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by,�Grendahl, adopting Resolution No.,2021-46 approving plans and�specifications for Project 2021-104, Greenleaf Elementary Galaxie � Pedestrian Crossing, and authorizing advertising for receipt of bids, at 11:00 a.m., on Apri16, 2021, via a posting on the City's website and Quest Construction Data J Network. Ayes -4 -Nays- 0. , MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2021-47 accepting, with thanks, the additional donation of$88,445.00 from Paul Rosenau for Lebanon Cemetery. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2021-48 awarding the agreement for Project 2020-117, Lebanon Cemetery Covered Ceremony Shelter,to Met-Con Kato, Inc.,the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $569,200.00. Ayes -4 -Nays - 0. � MOTION: -� of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, approving the Joint Powers Agreement with Independent School District 196 related to the construction of pickleball and tennis courts, located at Johnny Cake Ridge Park West and Eastview High School, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes -4 -Nays - 0. .- MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, approving the Agreement for Project 2021- ' 124, 2021-2022 Outdoor Pool Water Management;in the amount of$87,840.00, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes -4 -Nays- 0. i CITY OF APPLE VALLEY � � ' Dakota.County,Minnesota March 11, 2021 Page 3 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, approving the Agreement for Project 2021- - 128, 2021 Concrete Removal&Replacement Services;with�Ron Kassa : - - � Construction, Inc., in the,amount of$49,672.50, and authorizing the Mayor and „ City Qlerk to sign the same. Ayes -4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, approving Change Order No. 2 to the � agreement with McNamara Contracting, Inc., for Project 2017-109,Johnny Cake Ridge Road Improvements, in the amount of an additional $122,226.00. Ayes-4 - Nays - 0. - , MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by,Grendahl, approving the personnel actions as listed in the Personnel Report dated Mazch 11,2021. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0: MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl,to pay the claims and'bills, check registers dated February 18, 2021, in the amount of$997,389.58, and February 24, 2021, in the amount of$718,199.08. Ayes -4 -Nays- 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA ' `� SALE OF CITY�GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS' . , Mr. Hedberg introduced Tammy Omdal, of Northland Securities. ' , . Ms. Omdal commented on the offers to purchase the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A, of the City. The bonds refund;or refinance bonds previously issued to fmance a portion of the water � treahnerit plant construction. The original issue size was $6,405,000 but was reduced because of . the premiums proposed from the winning bidder. The estimated savings is $751,000 over#he � remaining term of theti bonds. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2021-49 providing , for the issuance and sale of the City's $5,945,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A, and pledging for the security thereof with Special Assessments, and authorizing execution of the necessary documents to complete the sale. Ayes-4 - Nays - 0. � . , � Mr. Hedberg noted the City has once again received the highest credit ratings of Aaa and AAA, from Moody's Investor Service and Standard and Poor's Ratings Services, respectively. Only ten cities in Minnesota have been assigned the highest rating from both rating services. - J , Ms. Omdal said that it nice to have the affirmation of the City's credit strength. . , , Discussion followed. ` ` Councilmember Bergman thanked everyone for their efforts in achieving this accomplishment. _ ( , , - � CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota � March 11,2021 Page 4 Mayor Hooppaw noted that receiving the highest rating from both agencies results in low borrowing costs which translates to savings to the City. . APPOINT TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER � � Ms. Gackstetter reviewed her memo regarding the Telecommunications Advisory Committee vacancy. . ' Discussion followed. � " - MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No.2021-50 appointing David McKenzie to the Telecommunications Advisory Committee for a term expiring March 1, 2024. Ayes -4 -Nays - 0. Mayor Hooppaw thanked Mr. McKenzie for his interest in the position and welcomed him to the Telecommunications Advisory Committee. , APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER 1Vlayor.,Hooppaw thanked all the applicants who applied for the position. He added that the City was lucky to have a deep applicant pool to fill the position. Mr. Lawell reviewed his memo regarding the Councilmember vacancy and proposed selection ' process. " , MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2021-51 establishing a procedure for Council appointment. Ayes -4 -Nays� 0. The Mayor called for nominations for the vacancy. Councilmember Grendahl nominated John Dusek, III, Linda Garret-Johnson, David Goble,Noel Hammill,Joseph Landru,Johnson Madamu, Thomas Melander,Nancy Paradeise, Helaine Powell, Becky Sandahl, and Paul Scanlan. T'here being no further nominations,the Mayor declared the nominations closed. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, accepting the 11 nominations for Councilmember. Ayes- 4 -Nays- 0. �MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, amending the previously adopted appointment process to reduce the number of candidates by selecting six fewer candidates than total names appearing on the ballot. Ayes -4 -Nays - 0. The City Clerk prepared ballots and the City Attorney distributed them to the Council who were asked to each select five names from the eleven nominees. After selections were made,they were tallied and the City Attorney announced that Thomas Melander received the majority of votes. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY � Dakota County, Minnesota March 11, 2021 Page 5 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, appointing Thomas Melander to the position of Councilmember, effective Apri18, 2021, through December 31, 2022. Ayes -4 - Nays - 0. Discussion followed. Mayor Hooppaw highlighted some of Mr. Melander's qualifications for the position. During the counting of the votes, Police Captain Francis reviewed the Police Department's public outreach activities during the pandemic. COMMUNICATIONS Police Captain Dahlstrom presented the new squad designs and Police uniforms. Mr. Saam provided an update on the cemetery shelter and donation,the County Road 42 visioning study, and the Greenway trail system. Mr. Hedberg provided a demo on the WaterSmart customer portal. He showed how residents can sign up and reviewed several features available with this technology. CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS MOTION: of Bergman, 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. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman,to adjourn. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 o'clock p.m. Respectfully Submitted, � Pamela J. Gac t tte ity Clerk Approved by the Apple Valley City Council on 3125/2� Clint Hooppaw, Mayor