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Home My WebLink About04/14/2022 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 14, 2022 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held April 14, 2022, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Hooppaw; Councilmembers Bergman, Goodwin, and Grendahl. ABSENT: Councilmember Melander. City staff members present were: City Administrator Lawell, City Clerk Gackstetter, City Attorney Hills, City Engineer Anderson, Parks and Recreation Director Carlson, Police Captain Dahlstrom, Police Chief Francis, Finance Director Hedberg, Community Development Director Nordquist, Fire Chief Russell, Public Works Director Saam, and Planner/Econ. Dev. Specialist Sharpe. 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 MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, removing items 5.13 - Ordinances Amending Chapters 95 and 130 of the City Code, and 5.E - Adopt Resolution Delegating Authority to the Parks and Recreation Director to Issue Park Special Permits, and approving the agenda for tonight's meeting, as amended. Ayes - 4 -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. A resident from the City of Burnsville commented on the 2nd Amendment, the American gun owner, gun regulations, and crime statistics in states that allow conceal and carry. Mayor Hooppaw clarified the City's intent and provided background information on the ordinance that was removed from the agenda which allows an exception for display of firearms at sponsored events. A resident from Apple Valley asked if it was possible to give a permit for a one-time use instead of changing the ordinance. Discussion followed. 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. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 14, 2022 Page 2 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving all items on the consent agenda with no exceptions. Ayes -4 -Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of March 24, 2022, as written. Ayes - 3 -Nays - 0 - Abstain - 1 (Bergman). MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2022-57 accepting, with thanks, the donation of a baby grand piano and pool table from Jan Daker and Bill Hibbs for use by the Parks and Recreation Department. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving issuance of a lawful gambling exempt permit, by the State Gambling Control Board, to BV United Soccer Club, for use on June 25, 2022, at Johnny Cake Activity Center, 14255 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, and waiving any waiting permit for State approval. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving issuance of a lawful gambling exempt permit, by the State Gambling Control Board, to RVPE Foundation for use on June 17, 2022, at Valley Middle School, 900 Gardenview Drive, and waiving any waiting permit for State approval. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving issuance of a new 2022-2023 License to sell Tobacco or Tobacco Products to AV Hospitality SBC, 14521 Granada Drive. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2022-58 setting a public hearing, at 7:00 p.m., on May 12, 2022, on the application for On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License and Special License for Sunday Liquor Sales by Newt's 46, Inc., 15610 English Avenue, Suite 100. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, receiving the Planning Commission's 2021 annual report. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2022-59 approving 2021 Interfund Transfers. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2022-60 approving 2022 Special Assessment Roll No. 679, for hearing purposes, in the total amount of$146,263.77 for delinquent utility charges, and setting the public hearing, at 7:00 p.m., on May 12, 2022. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 14, 2022 Page 3 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2022-61 approving 2022 Special Assessment Roll Nos. 680, 681, and 682, for hearing purposes, in the total amount of$4,702.82 for delinquent diseased tree removal and nuisance charges, and setting the public hearing, at 7:00 p.m., on May 12, 2022. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2022-62 utilizing Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) established under American Rescue Plan Act and the election of the standard allowance for revenue replacement. Ayes -4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving the letter of support for a Minnesota Valley Transit Authority grant application for 2022 Regional Solicitation funding from the Metropolitan Council. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, proclaiming April 2022, as "Fair Housing Month" in the City of Apple Valley as an inclusive community committed to fair housing, and to promote appropriate activities by private and public entities to provide for equal housing opportunities for all residents and prospective residents of Apple Valley. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2022-63 authorizing participation in Cooperative Procurement Membership Agreement with 1 Government Procurement Alliance, providing for a cooperative purchasing program for goods and services. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving the purchase of a traffic signal controller cabinet and controller unit, for Project 2022-105, 2022 Street Improvements, with Traffic Control Corporation, in the amount of$25,493.60, as described in the City Engineer's memo. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, authorizing the award of agreements to the lowest responsible bidders under 2022 South Metro Cities Joint Powers Agreement for Project 2022-120, Street Maintenance JPA, with Apple Valley's portion, in the amount of$216,000.00, as attached to the Public Works Superintendent's memo. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving the First Amendment to Lease with Allina Health Systems, d/b/a Allina Medical Transpiration, to operate emergency medical service/ambulance station at Fire Station 1, as attached to the City Administrator's memo, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2022-64 awarding the agreement for Project 2022-105, 2022 Street Improvements, to McNamara CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 14, 2022 Page 4 Contracting, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of$1,564,383.00. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving renewing the agreement with Avolve Software Corporation for Building Inspections plan review software, as attached to the Public Works Director's memo. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving the agreement for Professional Services relating to Aquatic Facility Master Planning, with 292 Design Group, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $49,000.00, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving the personnel actions as listed in the Personnel Report dated April 14, 2022. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, to pay the claims and bills, check registers dated March 16, 2022, in the amount of$1,108,964.24; March 24, 2022, in the amount of$957,381.08, and March 30, 2022, in the amount of$347,201.51. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA POLICE CHIEF OATH OF OFFICE Mayor Hooppaw provided background on Nick Francis who was promoted to the position of Police Chief by the City Council on March 24, 2022, with an effective date of April 1, 2022. The City Clerk administered the oath of office to Police Chief Francis. Mayor Hooppaw then presented him with his badge, which was pinned by his family. The Council congratulated Police Chief Francis on his new position. VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION WEEK Ms. Gackstetter introduced this item and read the proclamation proclaiming April 17 through April 23, 2022, as "Volunteer Recognition Week". The Mayor recognized the following individuals who were present or attended the volunteer reception prior to the meeting: Economic Development Authority member and Planning Commissioner Jodi Kurtz; Cemetery Advisory Committee Members Timothy Anderson, Alan Kohls, and David Kurtz; Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Members Nick Francis, Charles Grawe, and Matt Saam; and Urban Affairs Advisory Committee Member Walton Mahlum. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, proclaiming April 17 through April 23, 2022, as "Volunteer Recognition Week" and thanking all those who contribute their time, talent, and energy to the community. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 14, 2022 Page 5 Mayor Hooppaw then presented Cemetery Advisory Committee Member Timothy Anderson with a marble apple clock. AED DONATION FROM EASTVIEW SOCCER CLUB Mr. Carlson introduced this item and provided background information. Ms. Mary Coleman, a representative from Eastview Soccer Club (EVSC) gave a brief presentation. Their organization would like to donate an AED in a smart cabinet for use at Quarry Point Park. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2022-65 accepting, with thanks, the donation of an automatic external defibrillator(AED), from Eastview Soccer Club, for use by the Parks and Recreation Department. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 91 AND 95 —OFF-LEASH DOG AREAS Mr. Carlson gave the first reading of two ordinances amending Chapters 91 and 95 of the City Code, regulating off-leash dog areas. Discussion followed. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, waiving the procedure for a second reading and passing Ordinance No. 1108 amending Chapter 91 of the City Code, establishing regulations for off-leash dog areas. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, waiving the procedure for a second reading and passing Ordinance No. 1109 amending Chapter 95 of the City Code, to permit dogs to be off-leash in an off-leash designated area. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 154—PROJECTING SIGNS Mr. Sharpe gave the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapters 154 of the City Code, regulating projecting signs. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, waiving the procedure for a second reading and passing Ordinance No. 1110 amending Chapter 154 of the City Code, regulating projecting signs. Ayes -4 -Nays - 0. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Lawell said there is still a need for additional seasonal employees. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 14, 2022 Page 6 CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS MOTION: of Goodwin, 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 7:39 o'clock p.m. Respectfully Submitted, &n�A� 6 ott�� Pamela J. Gac sett ity Clerk Approved by the Apple Valley City Council on Clint Hooppaw, Mayor