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Home My WebLink About05/27/2021 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota ' May 27, 2021 � - Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Va11ey; Dakota County,Minnesota, • held-May 27, 2021, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. __ . PRESENT: Mayor Hooppaw;-Councilmembers Bergman, Goodwin, Grendahl, and Melander. ABSENT: � None. , City staff inerribers present were: City'Administrator Lawell, City Clerk Gackstetter, City Attorney Dougherty, City Engineer Anderson,Planner Bodmer,Parks and Recreation Director Carlson, Finance Director Hedberg, City Planner Lovelace, Community Development Director � Nordquist, Police Chief Rechtzigel, and Public Works Director Saam. � Mayor Hooppaw called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. E�eryone took part in the Pledge of Allegiance led by Scout Parker Wirth from Troop 111. � APPROVAL OF AGENDA . � � - MOTION: of Bergman, seconded�by Grendahl, approving the agenda for tonight's meeting, as presented. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. AUDIENCE , � _ 'Mayor Hooppaw asked if anyone was present to address the Council, at this time, on any item not on this meeting's agenda. - � . Mr. Bob Losinski,400 Reflection Road, commented on the Reflection Road Path Reconstruction ' project,the lack of a gravel base under the current pathway; and the drainage ditch. He also � questioned why the City does not take ownership of the whole path. ' - � � Mr. Brenton Schulz, 453 Reflection Road, distributed haridouts and also commented on,the Reflection Road Path Reconstruction�project. He is concerned about the mature trees that were � . identified to be removed as a result of the project and asked the Council to consider preserving _ them. ' , �CONSENT AGENDA � Mayor Hooppaw asked if the Council or anyone in the audience wished to pull any item from the consent agenda`: There were no requests. � � Councilmember Grendahl noted severallife guards are being hired on tonight's personnel report and asked if the City has a full complement. Mr. Carlson responded that additional life guards are still needed. _. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY � Dakota County, Minnesota � � _ - May 27, 2021 f Page 2 ' � � . i MOTION: , of Melander, seconded by�Grendahl, approving all items on the consent agenda with no exceptions. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS ! MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of May 13, 2021, as written. Ayes- 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl, approving issuance of a new 2021 License to sell Tobacco or Tobacco products, expiring December 31, 2021,to Dana Tobacco, - ILLC, at 14265 Essex Avenue. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. �� MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Greridahl, authorizing issuance of a 1 to 4 Day Temporary On-Sale Liquor•License to Apple Valley American Legion, Post 1776, by Mmnesota Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division, for use ori - , , July 4, 2021, outdoor`s at the American Legion, 14521 Granada-Drive: Ayes - 5 - ' Nays - 0. , -- . MOTION: of Melander,�seconded by Grendahl,proclaiming May 24 through 28, 2021, as "Early Childhood Appreciation Week"in Apple Valley and encourages the community to support the community's young children and early childhood education providers. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl,proclaiming June 18 and 25; July 9, 16, 23, - and 30; and August 6, 13, and 20, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. as"Music in -- Kelley Park" and declaring it a community festival and encouraging citizens to ' support and attend these community events. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. ; , ,MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2021-97 to . participate in Dakota County's All-Hazard Mitigation planning process. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. � ' MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl, approving renewal of the City's general _ liability,property, automobile,�workers' compensation, umbrella, and other insurance'coverage for March 1,2021,through March 1, 2022,with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust at a total premium of$1,385,724.00, including the non-waiver of monetary liabiliTy limits for the City's insurance, as , recommended in the Finance Director's memo. Ayes -'S -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grenda.hl; approving renewal of the Client Service Agreement with William Velin of Assured Partners of MN, acting as the Agent of Record for 2021-2022, in the amount of$8,000.00, as recommended in the Finance � Director's memo. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. , , � MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl, declaring Hayes Park Arena turf as surplus . material, and authorizing the disposal of the surplus material by selling it through ' J CITY OF APPLE VALLEY , Dakota County, Minnesota , May 27, 2021 � � r Page 3 � , - , . the requisition process, as described in the Parks and Recreation Director's memo. .Ayes- 5 -Nays - 0. , ' MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl, approving release of the financial guarantee for Biewald Second Addition Jardin, as listed in the Community Development Department Assistant's memo. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. - _ MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grenciahl, approving release of the Natural Resources Management Permit's financial guarantees for Cobblestone Lake 7th Addition and Cobblestone Lake North Shore 2nd Addition, as listed in the Natural Resources Technician's memo. Ayes- 5 -Nays - 0. � - � MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl, approving the release of security interest provided by Village Pointe Plaza, LLC, as described in and attached to the _ . Community Department Assistanti s memo, and authorizing the Mayor and City ` Clerk to sign the same. Ayes- 5 -Nays- 0. � MOTION: of Melander,�seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2021-98 approving ' the final plat and Development Agreement for Tempo Estates (12936 Galaxie Avenue), and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - ' ' Nays - 0. _ MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl, approving the agreement to Encroach and for ' , Private Installation of Improvement with Roers Apple Valley Apartments, LLG, for - ; , Risor Apple Valley Active Senior Apartments, located at 15380 Garrett Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No.2021-99 awarding the agreement for Project 2020-106,Erickson Park Storm Water Improvements,to Rachel Contracting, LLC,the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $427,047.00. Ayes- 5 -Nays - 0: � ' MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl, approving the agreement for Project 2021-� 130, 2021 Fence &Light Pole Reconditioning Services,with Cobalt Companies, in the amount of$68,255.00;.and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: - of Melander, seconded by Grendahl, approving the personnel actions as listed in _ the Personnel Report dated May 27, 2021. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl,to pay the claims and bills, check registers dated May S, 2021, in the amount of$2,449,873.82; and May 12, 2021, in the , amount of$1,329,684.03. Ayes -5 -Nays - 0. ` END OF CONSENT AGENDA ' , , �, c , CITY OF APPLE VALLEY _ � Dakota County, Minnesota May 27,2021 Page 4 , TEXAS ROADHOUSE RESTAURANT : Mr. Lovelace reviewed the request by HJ Development, LLP, and Rockport, LLC, for site plan/building permit authorization to allow for construction of a 7,750 sq. ft. building on a 2:33 acre lot on Lot 1, Block 1, Orchard Place 2nd Addition. The Planning Commission reviewed this � item on May 5, 2021, and voted-unanimously to recommend approval. , Discussion followed. � MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, adopYing Resolutions No.2021-100 ' approving the site�plan and authorizing issuance of a building permit to allow , construction of a 7,750 sq. ft. restaurant on Lot 1, Block 1, Orchard Place 2nd Addition, subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. , Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0: . , � . - �� ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT � , Ms. Bodmer gave the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 155, establishing a Planned Development(PD). The ordinance was revised to allow drive-thru window service in conjunction - with a Class III Restaurant(Cider Ridge Marketplace/Hope Alliance 2nd Addition). The � ordinance amendment creates uses, area standards and requirements, and performance standards for the Planned Development. ' � Discussion followed. � The Council accepted the first reading. The second reading will be June 10, 2021. APPOINT PL,ANNING COMMISSIONER � � Ms. Gackstetter reviewed her memo listing applicants for the P;lanning Commission vacancy with a term ending March 1, 2024. �_ - The May,or called for nominations for the vacancy. Councilmember Grendahl nominated Michael � Klein, Christian McCleary, Jeff Prewitt, and Becky Sandahl.� There being no further nominations, . the Mayor declared the nominations closed. _ , � - MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, accepting the four nominations for Planning � Commission. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. ; 1 ` , The City Clerk prepared ballots and the City Attorney distributed them to the Council who were � , asked to each select three names. After selections were made,they were tallied and the City � Attorney announced that the three names remained. The City Clerk prepared ballots and the City Attorney distributed them to the Council who were � asked to each select two names. After selections were made,they were tallied and the City _ Attorney announced that the two names remained. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota May 27, 2021 , Page 5 � The City Clerk prepared ballots and the City Attorney distributed them to the Council who were asked to each select one name. After selections were made,they were tallied and the City Attorney announced that Becky Sandahl received the majority of votes. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Melander, adopting Resolution No.2021-101 appointing Becky Sandahl to the Planning Commission for a term expiring March 1, 2024. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. � During the counting of the votes, Mr. Carlson provided an update on the Valleywood Clubs for Kids program,the aquatic facilities, Kelley Park splash pad,recruitment of lifeguards, and the Music in Kelley Park concert series. Police Chief Rechtzigel provided an update on Watchdog Walkers, Casting with the Cops, and the drug disposal collection box located in the Police , Department lobby. Councilmember Goodwin said he is concerned about legislation at the State that would prohibit qualified immunity for peace officers. COMMUNICATIONS Mr.Nordquist commented on the Farmers Market at the Municipal Center which will be open for business on Saturdays from June 5, 2021,through October 30, 2020, from 8:00 a.m.to 1:00 p.m. Mr. Saam noted Apple Valley recently reached the highest designation by Green Step Cities. Only 25 out of 143 cities have achieved a Step 5 honor. Councilmember Goodwin stated he does not want the City to remove any mature trees for the Reflection Road Path Reconstruction project unless it is absolutely necessary. Mr. Saam responded that staff will research this and look at the design to see if the mature trees can be saved. Mayor Hooppaw commented on the"Early Childhood Appreciation Week"proclamation passed � earlier this evening and gave kudos to early childhood education providers for the work they do. He also recognized that May is mental health awareness month and noted that it has been a tough � year for many. CALENDAR OF LTPCOMING EVENTS MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, 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 - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl,to adjourn. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 o'clock p.m. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY i Dakota County, Minnesota � May 27, 2021 � Page 6 � Respectfully Submitted, � � i � � � a.e�0� Pamela J. Ga ste , City Clerk ; � Approved by the Apple Valley City Council on (o/1 O/21 Clint Hooppaw,Mayor � � i i i � I . � i I � � � i � i � I i � i � � I � � i � i � � . � � ; � � . � �