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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/06/1996CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota June 6, 1996 Minutes of the meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held June 6th, 1996, at 8:00 o’clock p.m., at Apple Valley City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Branning; Councilmember s 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 Planner Bodmer, Assistant to the Administrator Grawe, Parks & Recreation Director Johnson, Community Development Director Kelley, 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. 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 Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, accepting revisions to street equipment specifications, Alimagnet Landing grading permit, and personnel items and approving all items on the consent agenda. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of May 9th, 1996, as written. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0 (Humphrey Abstained). MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, proclaiming “Flag Day” on June 14, 1996; and “Pause for the Pledge” at 6:00 p.m. on that date; and urging all citizens to participate in these events. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1996-111 MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, adopting accepting, with thanks, a donation of $420.00 towards Men’s Recreational Softball League from Apple Valley American Legion Post 1776. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota June 6, 1996 Page 2 Resolution No. 1996-112 MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, adopting approving an Application for Exemption from Lawful Gambling License from Church of the Risen Savior for an event on September 22, 1996, at 14452 Hayes Road, and waiving any waiting period for State Gambling Board approval. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Hu mphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving issuance of party permits to Paul and Gayle Bergevin, valid on June 22, 1996; to Linda Harris, valid on June 29, 1996; and to Linda Ruth, valid on July 14, 1996; for picnics at Alimagnet Park pursuant to City Code Section 14.5-3(g)(1). Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving issuance of a 1996 Precious Metal Dealer License to Roger Jay Feichtinger, d/b/a Jay F. Jeweler, at 15050 Cedar Avenue. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1996-113 MOTION: of Humphrey , seconded by Goodwin, adopting setting a public hearing, at 8:00 p.m., on June 27, 1996, on the application of LRB Restaurant Company, d/b/a Grizzly’s Grill N’ Saloon, for an On-Sale and Sunday Liquor License at 15020 Glazier Avenue (Part of Lot 2, Block 1, Apple Valley Commercial Addition). Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, certifying local performance measures to the Minnesota Department of Revenue for Local Performance Aid payable in 1997 and authorizing the Mayor and Councilmember Sterling to sign the certification. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, appointing Community Development Director Rick Kelley as alternate representative to the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority, replacing Assistant Planner Kathy Bodmer, as described in his memo dated June 3, 1996. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1996-114 MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, adopting approving exercising the transit services local levy option, for transit tax payable in 1997, by levying the maximum of 88 percent of transit tax revenues for the transit levy year, in the amount of $1,056,303.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving an Agreement, through December 31, 1998, with Interactive Media Technologies, Inc., for management of the City’s three community information kiosks and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving the Joint Pow ers Agreement with Dakota County for the Enhanced Fine Revenue Collection Program, effective CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota June 6, 1996 Page 3 January 1, 1996, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving a joint Contract with Burnsville and the Dakota County Soil & Water Conservation District for its Urban Resource Grant Program, in the amount of $2,000.00 per City, for ecological restoration of Lake Alimagnet, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1996-115 MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, adopting granting a Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a car wash on Lot 1, Block 1, Kwik Trip Addition, with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1996-116 MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, adopting directing the City Engineer to prepare a preliminary feasibility report for Project 96-520, Wyndemere 3rd Addition Utility and Street Improvements. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1996-117 MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, adopting directing and authorizing the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for Project 96-521, Cedar Isle Estates 5th Addition Utility and Street Improvements. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1996-118 MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, adopting approving plans and specifications for Project 96-515, Waterford Village 2nd Addition Utility and Street Improvements, and authorizing advertising for receipt of bids on July 8, 1996, at 10:00 a.m.. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1996-119 MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, adopting approving specifications for a Dump Body and Snow Plow Equipment, for Street Maintenance, and authorizing advertising for receipt of bids on June 25, 1996, at 2:00 p.m. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1996-120 MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, adopting awarding the contract for Project 96-508, The Woodwinds 4th and 5th Additions Utility and Street Improvements, to CECA Utilities, the low bidder, in the amount of $240,842.75. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, accepting the contract with Krause- Anderson Construction and all construction contracts for Hayes Park Arena as final and authorizing final payment, in the amount of $14,301.80, as described in the Park & Recreation Director’s memo dated June 3, 1996. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota June 6, 1996 Page 4 MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, accepting the contract with Nordling Construction Co., Inc., for the Hayes Senior Center Addition as final and authorizing final payment, in the amount of $28,038.56, as described in the Park & Recreation Director’s memo dated June 3, 1996. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving issuance of a grading permit on Lots 4 and 5, Block 1, Alimagnet Landing, to Land Images, Inc., with conditions as described in the Assistant Planner’s memo dated June 3, 1996, and the letter of understanding dated June 4, 1996. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving reduction of subdivision financial guarantees for: Williamsburg 2nd Addition, from $101,300.00 to $46,500.00; and Cedar Isle Country Homes, from $130,300.00 to $60,800.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving a consultant services agreement with David Steimer, d/b/a Pragmatech, for Liquor Stores Point of Sale and Inventory Hardware, Software and Services (cash registers), as described in the City Clerk’s memo dated June 3, 1996, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving a contract with Budget Sandblasting & Painting, Inc., for hydrant painting, as described in the Utility Superintendent’s memo dated June 6, 1996, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving the 1996 contract with Dakota County for Sentence to Service Program Work Crews, as described in the Park Superintendent’s memo dated June 3, 1996, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving hiring the part-time and seasonal employees as listed in the Personnel Report and Addendum dated June 6, 1996. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA ALIMAGNET LANDING GRADING PERMIT The Council asked for a summary of the issues regarding the grading permit for Lots 4 and 5, Block 1, Alimagnet Landing, approved on the consent agenda. Ms. Bodmer reviewed her memo and the letter of understanding. Councilmember Erickson commented on Lot 3 grading and said he supports the requirement for restoration. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota June 6, 1996 Page 5 INTERACTIVE MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES KIOSK MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT Mayor Branning commented on the proposal by Interactive Media Technologies to manage the City’s community information kiosks, as approved on the consent agenda. Truman Porter, of Intuitive Solutions, who provided the initial kiosks, was present and said they will work with the City and Interactive Media on jointly supporting the equipment. PROJECT 96-517, WYNDEMERE 2ND ADDITION IMPROVEMENTS Mayor Branning called the public hearing to order, at 8:20 p.m., to consider Project 96-517, Wyndemere 2nd Addition Utility and Street Improvements, and noted receipt of the affidavit of publication of the hearing notice. Mr. Gordon reviewed the details of the project as contained in the preliminary engineering report dated April 18, 1996. He said the 2nd Addition is being developed by Centex Homes in accordance with the approved preliminary plat. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the audience and the Council. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 8:25 p.m. Resolution No. 1996-121 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting ordering installation of Project 96-517, Wyndemere 2nd Addition Utility and Street Improvements. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1996-122 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Sterling, adopting approving plans and specifications for Project 96-517, Wyndemere 2nd Addition Utility and Street Improvements, and authorizing advertising for receipt of bids, at 10:30 a.m., on July 8, 1996. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. SNYDER ORTHODONTIC CLINIC Ms. Bodmer reviewed the Planning Commission’s recommendation concerning a proposed orthodontic clinic at the southwest corner of 140th Street and Essex Avenue. Brian Hanson, the architect, and Dr. Ronald Snyder were present to review the proposal. Councilmember Humphrey asked how the six parking spaces shown on the south will be accessed? Mr. Hanson said they will only be installed if needed for future staff parking, under the proof of parking conditions. The initial parking lot will have 14 spaces. Resolution No. 1996-123 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Humphrey, adopting approving the preliminary plat of East Valley Plaza 2nd Addition and directing preparation of a development agreement, with conditions, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota June 6, 1996 Page 6 Resolution No. 1996-124 MOTION: of Erickson, second ed by Sterling, adopting approving the site plan and authorizing issuance of a building permit for Snyder Orthodontic Clinic, on Lot 1, Block 1, East Valley Plaza 2nd Addition; with sidewalk constructed along Essex Avenue and other conditions, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Councilmember Humphrey noted the sidewalk should extend along Upper 141st Street when the area west of this lot develops. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1996-125 MOTION: of Goodwin, se conded by Erickson, adopting approving issuance of a subdivision grading permit for Snyder Orthodontic Clinic on Lot 1, Block 1, East Valley Plaza 2nd Addition, as recommended by the City Engineer. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. DANGEROUS DOG APPEAL PROCESS Police Chief Willow gave the second reading of a proposed ordinance amending Sections 5-1 and 5-11 of the City Code regarding potentially dangerous and dangerous dogs. It provides for a hearing before the owner is required to comply with all of the requirements in the State dangerous dog statute. The Council accepted the second reading. Ordinance No. 616 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, passing amending City Code Sections 5-1 and 5-11 regarding potentially dangerous and dangerous dogs by providing for an appeal hearing process. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING & REGULATING LOCAL LODGING TAX Mr. Gretz gave the first reading of a proposed ordinance establishing and regulating a local lodging tax. A three percent tax would be collected on gross receipts of lodging fees and 95 percent of it must be used for tourism. At the next meeting, a proposed contract with the Chamber of Commerce for tourism services will be presented for consideration. The Council accepted the first reading. The second reading will be scheduled for June 27, 1996. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES CONFERENCE Mayor Branning noted that the League of Minnesota Cities annual conference will be held in Rochester from June 11 to 14, 1996. CLAIMS AND BILLS CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota June 6, 1996 Page 7 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, to pay the claims and bills, check registers dated May 15, 1996, in the amount of $1,851,034.55; May 22, 1996, in the amount of $281,040.53; May 31, 1996, in the amount of $6,217,239.45; and June 5, 1996, in the amount of $1,392,590.07. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 o’clock p.m.