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CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
July 14, 2005
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota,
held July 14, 2005, at 8:00 o’clock p.m., at Apple Valley Municipal Center.
PRESENT: Mayor 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, Finance Director Ballenger, Associate City Planner
Bodmer, Associate City Planner Dykes, Assistant Administrator Grawe, Public Works Director
Heuer, Parks and Recreation Director Johnson, Police Chief Johnson, Community Development
Director Kelley, and Fire Chief Wassmund.
Mayor Hamann-Roland called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. Everyone took part in the pledge
of allegiance led by Erik Kauffman, Christopher Maiers, Sean Nordquist, David Ohmann, and
John Preston from Boy Scout Troop 205 and Varun Tarapore from Boy Scout Troop 293.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, deleting item 5.A.3 – Resolution Approving
Plans and Specifications, and Authorizing Advertising for Receipt of Bids for
Project 04-275, Eastwood Ridge 2nd Addition Utility and Street Improvements,
and 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. No one was present to speak.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Hamann-Roland asked if the Council or anyone in the audience wished to pull any item
from the consent agenda. There were none.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, approving all items on the consent agenda
with no exceptions. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, approving the minutes of the regular meeting
of June 23, 2005, as written. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
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Dakota County, Minnesota
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MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, approving canceling the Informal and Regular
City Council Meetings scheduled for August 11, 2005, and setting an Informal
Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on August 25, 2005. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Resolution No. 2005-122
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, adopting approving
issuance of a lawful gambling exempt permit, by the State Gambling Control
Board, to the Apple Valley Firefighters Relief Association, for use on September
17, 2005, and waiving any waiting period for State approval. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, authorizing issuance of a party permit to
Kristen McBrien, 13964 Holyoke Path, Apple Valley, Minnesota, for a picnic at
Alimagnet Park pursuant to City Code Section 95.03 (G)(1), valid on August 6,
2005, only. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Resolution No. 2005-123
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, adopting
establishing an Information Technology Policy. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Resolution No. 2005-124
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, adopting
establishing Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy
Policies and Procedures. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, authorizing the transfer and disposal of two
forfeited vehicles to the Hennepin County public auction on July 16, 2005, as
described in the Police Captain’s memo dated June 22, 2005. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, approving the proposal for a Valleywood
Clubhouse Feasibility Study by the National Golf Foundation, in the amount of
$21,000.00, as attached to the Parks and Recreation Director’s memo dated July
7, 2005, and authorizing the Parks and Recreation Director to sign the same. Ayes
- 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, approving signage for the Convention and
Visitor’s Bureau (CVB) Visitor Center and authorizing $1,500.00 from the
Lodging Tax Fund for said signage, as described in the Assistant City
Administrator’s memo dated July 14, 2005. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, approving the Joint Powers Agreement with
the City of Burnsville for nuisance weed harvesting in Lac Lavon, as attached to
the Natural Resources Coordinator’s memo dated July 14, 2005, and authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, approving the Lac Lavon Weed Harvesting
Contract with Midwest Weed Harvesting, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$5,000.00, to be paid jointly by the Cities of Apple Valley and Burnsville, as
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attached to the Natural Resources Coordinator’s memo dated July 14, 2005, and
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, approving an Agreement for Reconditioning
of Hydrants with Champion Coatings, Inc., in the amount of $15,600.00, and
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, approving an Agreement for Trim Painting
Central Maintenance Facility Buildings 1, 2, & 3, with TMI Coatings, Inc., in the
amount of $16,315.00, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same.
Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, accepting Ice Arena Locker Room Floor Tiles
as final and authorizing final payment on the contract with Becker Arena Products
in the amount of $18,148.30. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, accepting Reconditioning Charleston Cast
Aluminum Light Poles as final and authorizing final payment on the contract with
Budget Sandblasting & Painting, Inc., in the amount of $10,948.00. Ayes - 5 -
Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, accepting Suspended Modular Tennis Courts
as final and authorizing final payment on the contract with Dermco-LaVine
Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $24,572.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Resolution No. 2005-125
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, adopting directing
the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for Project 05-293, Widening
and Overlaying Portion of Galaxie Avenue and Adding Turn Lanes at 145th Street.
Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, approving release of the subdivision financial
guarantees for Remax Office Building and Boulder Ridge Apartments, as listed in
the Community Development Secretary’s memo dated July 14, 2005. Ayes - 5 -
Nays - 0.
Resolution No. 2005-126
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, adopting receiving
the preliminary engineering report for Project 05-282, Wirsbo 2nd Addition Utility
and Street Improvements, and setting a public hearing on it, at 8:00 p.m., on
August 25, 2005. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Resolution No. 2005-127
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, adopting directing
the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for Project 05-282, Wirsbo
2nd Addition Utility and Street Improvements. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
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Dakota County, Minnesota
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Resolution No. 2005-128
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, adopting setting a
public hearing, at 8:00 p.m., on August 25, 2005, to consider vacating drainage
and utility easements on Lot 1, Block 1, Wirsbo Addition. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Resolution No. 2005-129
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, adopting approving
plans and specifications for Project 04-276, Deep Well No. 19, and authorizing
advertising for receipt of bids, at 2:00 p.m., on August 18, 2005. Ayes - 5 - Nays -
0.
Resolution No. 2005-130
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, adopting awarding
the contract for Project 94-371, Valley Oaks Estates Utility and Street
Improvements, to Erickson Contracting, Inc., the low bidder, in the amount of
$338,389.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, approving Change Order No. 2 to the
contract with McNamara Contracting, Inc., for Project 98-417, Palomino Drive, in
the amount of $89,496.99, for miscellaneous Municipal State Aid and utility
financed work. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, accepting Project 98-417, Palomino Drive, as
final and authorizing final payment on the contract with McNamara Contracting,
Inc., in the amount of $28,307.85. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, approving Change Order No. 1 to the
contract with McNamara Contracting, Inc., for Project 02-202, Dodd Road/153rd
Street Construction, in the amount of $13,630.07 for miscellaneous agreeable
items. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, accepting Project 02-202, Dodd Road/153rd
Street Construction, as final and authorizing final payment on the contract with
McNamara Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $39,329.20. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Resolution No. 2005-131
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, adopting ,
authorizing use of eminent domain, including the use of “quick take”, to acquire
fee title to the property located on the northwest quadrant of Pilot Knob Road and
160th Street W., owned by David Fischer, PIN: 01-03500-76 and 01-03500-012-
77. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, setting Special Meetings for July 26, 2005,
and August 23, 2005, at 6:30 p.m., at Falcon Ridge Middle School, and August
30, 2005, at 6:30 p.m., at Scott Highlands Middle School, the dates and times of
the Metropolitan Airports Commission public open houses. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
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MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, approving hiring the part-time and seasonal
employees as listed in the Personnel Report dated July 14, 2005. Ayes - 5 - Nays -
0.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
EASTWOOD RIDGE 2ND ADDITION UTILITY AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Mayor Hamann-Roland called the public hearing to order, at 8:08 p.m., to consider Project 04-
275, Eastwood Ridge 2nd Addition Utility and Street Improvements, and noted receipt of the
affidavit of publication of the hearing notice. Mr. Manson reviewed the preliminary engineering
report dated May 27, 2005, describing the project. The Mayor asked for questions or comments
from the Council and the public. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 8:11
p.m.
Resolution No. 2005-132
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting ordering
installation of Project 04-275, Eastwood Ridge 2nd Addition Utility and Street
Improvements. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
GAMMA DRIVE VACATION
Mayor Hamann-Roland called the public hearing to order, at 8:12 p.m., to consider the vacation
of right-of-way along Gamma Drive between 131st Circle and Galaxie Avenue, and noted receipt
of the affidavit of publication of the hearing notice. Ms. Bodmer reviewed the request for
vacating the unused portion of the 30-foot half right of way, as requested by Williamsburg III
Townhomes Homeowners Association, Inc., and Dahle Pines Townhomes Association, Inc. The
Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the public. There were none and
the hearing was declared closed at 8:14 p.m.
Resolution No. 2005-133
MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Grendahl, adopting
completing vacation of the 30-foot half right of way along Gamma Drive,
Williamsburg 3rd Addition, between 131st Circle and Galaxie Avenue, and
retaining the 30-foot drainage and utility easement, as described in the Associate
City Planner’s memo dated July 8, 2005, and authorizing filing the Notice of
Completion with Dakota County. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
ORDINANCE AMENDING REGULATIONS REGARDING STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Mr. Heuer gave the first reading of ordinances amending Chapter 96 of the City Code, which
regulates streets and sidewalks. The proposed amendment to Section 96.04, Media Vending
Boxes, prohibits affixing and/or securing media vending boxes to public property and addresses
placement. The proposed amendment to Section 96.05, Mailboxes along the Ring Route,
expands the regulations to include Fischer Market Place and Central Village Areas. The Council
accepted the first reading. The second reading will be July 28, 2005.
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Dakota County, Minnesota
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Bergman thanked the Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Police, and Fire
Departments staff for the outstanding jobs they did in connection with Apple Valley Freedom
Days.
Councilmember Erickson asked staff to check with the Post Office to see if Apple Valley’s rural
designation can be changed.
Councilmember Grendahl invited the public to attend the Metropolitan Airports Commission
public open houses set for July 26, August 23, and August 30, 2005.
Mayor Hamann-Roland thanked the representatives from the City of Worthington for visiting
Apple Valley, stating it was a good opportunity to share issues and challenges and learn from each
other.
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Erickson, approving the amended calendar of upcoming
events as included in the City Clerk’s memo dated July 11, 2005, and noting that
each event listed is hereby deemed a Special Meeting of the City Council. Ayes - 5
- Nays - 0.
CLAIMS AND BILLS
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, to pay the claims and bills, check registers
dated June 29, 2005, in the amount of $6,517,058.62; July 6, 2005, in the amount
of $184,778.25; and July 13, 2005, in the amount of $17,205,615.47. Ayes - 5 -
Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:29 o’clock p.m.