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Home My WebLink About04/28/2022 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 28, 2022 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held April 28, 2022, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Hooppaw; Councilmembers Bergman, Goodwin, Grendahl, and Melander. ABSENT: None. City staff members present were: City Administrator Lawell, City Clerk Gackstetter, City Attorney Dougherty, City Engineer Anderson, Parks and Recreation Director Carlson, Police Captain Dahlstrom, Police Chief Francis, Human Resources Manager Haas, Finance Director Hedberg, Community Development Director Nordquist, Fire Chief Russell, and Public Works Director Saam. 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 Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, 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. Randy Bailey announced Rick Anderson's annual bike sale will be held at Superior Service Center in Apple Valley on June 18, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All proceeds will benefit Kids `n Kinship and DARTS. 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. 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 April 14, 2022, as written. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0 - Abstain - 1 (Melander). CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 28, 2022 Page 2 MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl,approving the Declaration of Covenants regarding Underground Stormwater Infiltration System with AV Galaxie Partners, LLC, for Apple Valley Mexican Market and Restaurant for Lot 1, Block 1, The Legacy of Apple Valley North, as attached to the City Engineer's memo. Ayes- 5 -Nays- 0. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl,adopting Resolution No. 2022-66 authorizing Master Partnership Contract with State of Minnesota Department of Transportation(MnDOT)and authorizing the Public Works Director to negotiate work order contracts under such agreement. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2022-67 approving the continuation of cooperative agreement for the Dakota County Community Development Block Grant(CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership, and Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG)Programs for Fiscal Years 2023 through 2025. Ayes- 5 -Nays- 0. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl, approving the License Agreement with St. Paul Growers Association, Inc., for a Farmers Market in the Municipal Center parking lot on Saturdays from June 4 through October 29,2022, from 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes- 5 - Nays- 0. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl, approving the Joint Powers Agreement Establishing Asset Management Software Collaboration with Scott County for AssetWorks fleet management software, as attached to the Public Works Director's memo, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl, approving the Agreement for Project 2022- 109, 2022 Ash Tree Replacement, with Hoffinan& McNamara Company, in the amount of$27,999.00, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl, approving Change Order No. I to the agreement with TMI Coatings, Inc., in the amount of an additional $6,604.81; and accepting Project 2020-113, Longridge Reservoir Rehabilitation, as complete and authorizing final payment in the amount of$20,996.61. Ayes - 5 -Nays- 0. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl, approving Change Order No. 1 to the agreement with Keys Well Drilling Company, in the amount of an additional $12,415.00; and accepting Project 2021-164, Well Pumps 7, 9, and High Zone Pump 2 Maintenance, as complete and authorizing final payment in the amount of $124,665.00. Ayes - 5 -Nays- 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 28, 2022 Page 3 MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl, approving the personnel actions as listed in the Personnel Report dated April 28, 2022. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl, to pay the claims and bills, check registers dated April 6, 2022, in the amount of$2,135,101.31, and April 13, 2022, in the amount of$1,190,100.23. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA PROCLAIM "DRINKING WATER WEEK" Mr. Saam introduced this item and said this year's theme year is "There when you need it". He then read the proclamation proclaiming May 1 through May 7, 2022, as "Drinking Water Week" in Apple Valley. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, proclaiming May 1 through May 7, 2022, "Drinking Water Week" and calling upon each citizen of Apple Valley to help protect our source waters from pollution, to practice water conservation, and to get involved in local water issues. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. APPOINT COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS Ms. Gackstetter reviewed her memo listing applicants for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, Planning Commission, and Urban Affairs Advisory Committee vacancies. There is one vacancy on each committee with a three-year term expiring on March 1, 2025. The Mayor called for nominations for the vacancies. Councilmember Melander nominated Cindi Dayus, Michael Klein, and Craig Long for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee; Michael Klein, Craig Long, Jeff Prewitt, and Paul Zawacki for the Planning Commission; and Cindi Dayus, Michael Klein, and Joel Engel for the Urban Affairs Advisory Committee. There being no further nominations, the Mayor declared the nominations closed. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Bergman, accepting the three nominations for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, four nominations for the Planning Commission, and three nominations for the Urban Affairs Advisory Committee. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. The City Clerk prepared ballots and the City Attorney distributed them to the Council who were asked to each select one less name than then number of nominees appearing on the ballot for each race. After selections were made, they were tallied. The City Attorney announced one nominee was eliminated on each race. The City Clerk prepared new ballots and the City Attorney distributed them to the Council. i CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 28, 2022 Page 4 After selections were made, they were tallied. The City Attorney announced another nominee was eliminated on each race. The City Clerk prepared new ballots and the City Attorney distributed them to the Council. After selections were made, they were tallied and the City Attorney announced that Craig Long received the majority of votes for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, Jeff Prewitt received the majority of votes for the Planning Commission, and Joel Engel received the majority of votes for the Urban Affairs Advisory Committee. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Melander, adopting Resolution No. 2022-68 appointing Craig Long to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee for a term expiring March 1, 2025. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Melander, adopting Resolution No. 2022-69 appointing Jeff Prewitt to the Planning Commission for a term expiring March 1, 2025. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Melander, adopting Resolution No. 2022-70 appointing Joel Engel to the Urban Affairs Advisory Committee for a term expiring March 1, 2025. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. Mayor Hooppaw thanked all the applicants who applied and expressed interest in the positions. During the counting of the votes, Mr. Carlson provided an update on seasonal job opportunities, Music on the Patio at Valleywood, the future of the park system, and the Park Bond referendum; Mr. Saam provided information on water conservation and watering restrictions; and Mr. Hedberg provided information on the WaterSmart customer portal, that allows customers to access detailed information on their water usage. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Lawell announced that prior to tonight's meeting the City Council planted a tree in Erickson Park. The tree was donated by Dakota Electric in celebration of Arbor Month. CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Melander, 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. CLOSE MEETING, LABOR NEGOTIATIONS Mayor Hooppaw requested a motion to close the meeting under the exceptions to the open meeting law to discuss labor negotiations. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 28, 2022 Page 5 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman,to enter into a closed meeting and convene in closed session to discuss AFSCME and LELS union labor negotiations. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. The Council convened in the Regent Conference Room at 7:39 p.m. In attendance were Mayor Hooppaw; Councilmembers Bergman, Goodwin, Grendahl, and Melander; City Administrator Lawell; City Clerk Gackstetter; Human Resources Manager Haas; Parks and Recreation Director Carlson; Police Captain Dahlstrom; Police Chief Francis; Finance Director Hedberg; and Public Works Director Saam. The meeting was tape recorded as required by law. The Council reconvened in open session at 8:20 p.m. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Melander, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:21 o'clock p.m. Respectfully Submitted, (7"-&tjj-� Pamela J. Ga tetteA City Clerk Approved by the Apple Valley City Council on Clint Hooppaw, Mayor