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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/10/2005CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota February 10 , 2005 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held February 10 th, 2005, at 8:00 o’clock p.m., at Apple Valley Municipal Center. PRESENT: Mayo r Hamann - Roland; Councilmembers Bergman, Erickson, Goodwin, and Grendahl. ABSENT: None. City staff members present were: City Administrator Lawell, City Clerk Gackstetter, City Attorney Dougherty, City Engineer Manson , Police Captain Anglin, Finance Dir ector Ballenger, Assistant Planner Dykes, Assistant Administrator Grawe, Public Works Director Heuer, Parks and Recreation Director Johnson, Police Chief Johnson, Community Development Director Kelley, and Human Resources Manager Strauss. Mayor Hamann - Rol and called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. Everyone took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag led by the Cub Scouts . APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: of Grendahl , seconded by Erickson, approving the agenda for tonight’s meeting as amended . 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. Randy Pedersen, Bob Pitner, and Herb Wensmann, of Pedersen Ventures, were present to announce the City was awarded a Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) Grant in the amount of $2,356,244 for the Harmony Commons parking structure in Central Village . They also thanked the City Council and staff for their help on the project and grant application. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: of Bergman , se conded by Goodwin, approving all items on the consent agenda as amended. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin , approving the minutes of the regula r meeting of January 27 , 2005, as written. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2005 - 25 MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin , adopting accepting, with thanks, the donation of cash and prizes from various businesses and organizations for the Mid - Winter Fest Celebration. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, M innesota February 10, 2005 Page 2 MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin , approving the Joint Powers Agreement with the Cities of Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville, Mendota Heights, Prior Lake, Rosemount, Savage, and Shakopee, for 2005 - 2006 Traffic Marking , Street Sweeping, Crack Sealing , Screening, and Seal Coating, as attached to the Public Works Superintendent’s memo dated February 10 , 2005, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays – 0 . Resolution No. 2005 - 26 MOTION: of Bergman, se conded by Goodwin, adopting awarding the contract for 2005 - 2006 Mowing Trimming Maintenance Services with T ruGreen LandCare, L.L.C., at an annual cost of $33,493.00, as described in the Park Maintenance Superintendent’s memo dated Fe bruary 3 , 2005, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to si gn the same . Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 2005 - 2 7 MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, adopting approving the final plat and Development A greement for Valley Oaks Estates , and authorizin g the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same . Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, approving the hiring of Lee Bolks to the full - time position of police officer, as listed in the Personnel Report dated February 10, 2005. Ayes - 5 - Na ys - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin , approving the promotion of Cheryl Groves to the position of Utilities Assistant, as listed in the Addendum to the Personnel Report dated February 10 , 2005. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA INTR ODUCTION OF NEW POLICE OFFICERS DAHLSTROM AND WOLF Police Captain Anglin introduced newly hired Police Officers Gregory Dahlstrom and Nicholas Wolf to the Council. The City Clerk administered the oaths of office to Officers Dahlstrom and Wolf. Police Ca ptain Anglin then presented them with their badges. The Council congratulated Officers Dahlstrom and Wolf and welcomed them to their new positions. PROCLAMATION FOR CUB SCOUT 75TH ANNIVERSARY DAY Steve Engel, Assistant District Commissioner of Boy Scout ing and Cub Scouting, was present as well as several Cub Scouts and scout leaders to talk about the history of scouting and celebration in honor of the Cub Scouts’ 75th Anniversary. The year - long celebration will begin with a kick - off event at Apple Valle y’s Mid - Winter Fest. Activities will include pinewood derby races, various demonstrations, memorabilia and artifacts displays, and games and activities for the kids . CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, M innesota February 10, 2005 Page 3 MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, proclaiming February 12, 2005, Cub Scout 75th Anniversary Day in Apple Valley. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. SALE OF CITY BONDS M r. Steve Mattson, of Northland Securities, Inc., said the City has $705,000 outstanding on the General Obligation Storm Sewer Revenue Bond s issued in 1999 , which could be refinanc ed to save the City approximately $30,190.44. The savings would be the result of a reduction in the existing interest rate by approximately 2 percent. If the Council is interested in taking advantage of this savings, a resolution could be passed authoriz ing the sale to take place next week. Due to the changing interest rates, the exact savings is unknown; however, a stipulation could be made making the refinancing of the bond s contingent on receiving a minimum of 90 percent of the anticipated savings of $30,190.44. Should the sale occur, final documents regarding the sale would be presented at the Council meeting on February 24, 2005 , for approval . Resolution No 2005 - 28 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, adopting approving the refinancing of $705 ,000 on the General Obligation Storm Sewer Revenue Bonds of 1999, and authorizing the Mayor and Finance Director to approve the sale of said Refunding Bonds to N orthland Securities, Inc., provided the present value of the debt reduction to be achieved by t he City is at least 90 percent (90 % ) of $30,190.44 . Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Mr. Mattson said the second bond sale is a new issue of General Obligation Equipment Certificates in the amount of $400,000. Res olution No 2005 - 2 9 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Erickson, adopting approving the financing of $400,000 General Obligation Equipment Certificates , and authorizing the Mayor and Finance Director to approve the sale of said Bonds to N orthland Securities, Inc. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. ALTERNATE BUILDING MATER IAL VARIANCE - 5800 - 149TH STREET W. Mr. Lovelace reviewed the Planning Commission’s recommendations on the proposed variance request from Hoffman Development, Inc., to allow for an alternative exterior finish building material for the Early Childhood Le arning Center located at 5800 – 149th Street West. Due to cracking of the existing horizontal precast concrete panels located above the windows on the north, south, and east sides of the building, water is seeping into the building. Hoffman Development w ould like to clad these areas with a stucco - embossed metal panel system. The current ordinance does not allow for this type of exterior material on industrial buildings. The request does not include the east, or rear, of the building because the panels i n this area have a different finish and have not experienced the cracking or water penetration. At this time, the cracks do not impact the structural integrity of the building. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, M innesota February 10, 2005 Page 4 Mr. Lovelace stated other buildings in the City have used this same system in a limited application. MOTION: of Goodwin , seconded by Bergman , approving a variance to allow alternate exterior building material, consisting of embossed flush metal panels , for the Early Childhood Learning Center, on Lot 2, Block 2, North Star Industri al Park ( 5800 – 149th Street W. ), as recommended by the Planning Commission . Ayes – 5 – Nays – 0 . MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, directing staff to investigate possible amendments to City Code to allow the use of this and /or other new materia ls appropriate for exterior finishes. Ayes – 5 – Nays – 0. WALGREENS DRUG STORE The Council received a letter dated February 10, 2005, from John Kohler, on behalf of Walgreens, requesting this item be tabled until the February 24, 2005, meeting, to allo w a Walgreens regional or corporate officer to attend the meeting. SET SPECIAL INFORMAL MEETING Mr. Lawell said several Councilmembers have indicated a desire to attend the MLC Regional Legislative Meeting tomorrow morning, and advised setting a Special Informal Meeting. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, setting a Special Informal Meeting for February 11, 2005, at 7:30 a.m., at Royal Cliff Center in Eagan, for the Council to attend the MLC Regional Legislative Meeting. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. OTH ER STAFF ITEMS Mr. Johnson reminded everyone that this weekend is Mid - Winter Fest. Due to lack of snow, the snow - related activities have been canceled; however, there are still many fun activities planned and he invited everyone to participate. COMMUNIC ATIONS & CALENDAR The Council received a memo dated February 7 , 2005, with a calendar listing upcoming events. CLAIMS AND BILLS MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, to pay the claims and bills, check registers dated February 3 , 2005, in the amount o f $ 8,904 , 349 . 07 ; and February 9 , 2005, in the amount of $ 5,291,305.88 . Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, M innesota February 10, 2005 Page 5 MOTION: of G rendahl , seconded by Erickson, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 8 : 38 o’clock p.m.