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Home My WebLink About05/12/2022 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota May 12, 2022 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held May 12, 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, Deputy City Clerk Marschall, City Attorney Dougherty, City Engineer Anderson, Parks and Recreation Director Carlson, Police Chief Francis, Human Resources Manager Haas, Finance Director Hedberg, Community Development Director Nordquist, and Fire Chief Russell. 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. No one requested to speak. 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 28, 2022, as written. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl, approving an addition of officer for AV Hospitality SBC in connection with the On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License and Special License for Sunday Liquor Sales at 14521 Granada Drive, naming Bernard Gregory Baumann as Director, as described in the City Clerk's memo. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota May 12, 2022 Page 2 MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl, proclaiming May 15 through 21, 2022, as "Public Works Week" and encouraging citizens to acquaint themselves with the issues involved in providing public works services and programs and to recognize the contributions that public works employees make to the community. 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, 2022, through March 1, 2023, with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust at a total premium of$1,820,742.00, including the non-waiver of statutory liability limits for the City's insurance, as recommended in the Finance Director's memo. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl, approving renewal of the Client Service Agreement with Assured Partners, Inc., acting as the Agent of Record for 2022- 2023, 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, adopting Resolution No. 2022-71 approving plans and specifications for Project 2021-118, Applewood Pointe Roadway Improvements; and authorizing advertising for receipt of bids, at 10:00 a.m., on June 14, 2022, via a posting on the City's website and Quest Construction Data Network. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2022-72 awarding the agreement for Project 2022-103, 2022 Micro Surfacing, to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of$246,511.30. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2022-73 awarding the agreement for Project 2022-106, Pennock Ave./140th St. W./145th St. W. Street Improvements,to McNamara Contracting, Inc.,the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of$1,643,421.60. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl, approving the 2022-2023 Labor Agreement with AFSCME Council 5, Local No. 479, Maintenance Employees, as attached to the Human Resources Manager's memo, and authorizing execution of the necessary documents. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl, approving the Memorandum of Agreement with AFSCME Council 5, Local No. 479, establishing the 2022 City maximum monthly contribution toward employee group health benefits, as attached to the Human Resources Manager's memo, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota May 12, 2022 Page 3 MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl, approving Memorandum of Agreement with LELS Local No. 71, amending Health Care Savings Plan participation for represented employees, as attached to the Human Resources Manager'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 Lease Agreement with Scott- Carver-Dakota CAP Agency, Inc., for use of Redwood Community Center meeting room space June 1, 2021, until May 31, 2022, as attached to Parks and Recreation Director's memo, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl, setting a special informal City Council meeting, at 5:30 p.m., on June 16, 2022, and a special meeting, at 7:00 p.m., on June 16, 2022, at the Municipal Center. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl, canceling the June 9, 2022, informal and regular City Council meetings, at the Municipal Center. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl, approving the personnel actions as listed in the Personnel Report dated May 12, 2022. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl, to pay the claims and bills, check registers dated April 20, 2022, in the amount of$936,798.43, and April 27, 2022, in the amount of$1,202,932.72. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA POPPY DAY PROCLAMATION Ms. Gina Dierfeldt and Ms. Nancy Harlow, representing the American Legion, Post 1776, Auxiliary Poppy Committee were present. Ms. Dierfeldt read the proclamation, proclaiming May 27, 2022, as "Poppy Day" and May 2022 as "Poppy Month". MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl,proclaiming May 27, 2022, as "Poppy Day" and May 2022 as"Poppy Month" and asking citizens to pay tribute to those who have died in war in the name of freedom. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MEMORIAL DAY PROCLAMATION Mayor Hooppaw introduced this item and invited everyone to the Memorial Day ceremonies at 11:00 a.m. at the Apple Valley American Legion Memorial located behind the American Legion Post on Granada Avenue. He then read the proclamation proclaiming May 30, 2022, "Memorial Day". CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota May 12, 2022 Page 4 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Melander, acknowledging the Federal Proclamation of May 30, 2022, as "Memorial Day" and asking citizens to remember those who were casualties and injured in the various wars and police actions of the United States. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MUSIC IN KELLEY PARK PROCLAMATION Ms. Mary Hamann-Roland, Co-President of the Apple Valley Arts Foundation, invited everyone to the Music in Kelley Park 2022 concert series from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on June 17 and 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29; and August 5 and 12, 2022. Councilmember Grendahl then read the proclamation. The music events are free and sponsored by the Apple Valley Arts Foundation, the City of Apple Valley, and several local businesses. There will also be food and beverages available for sale. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, proclaiming June 17 and 24;July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29; and August 5 and 12, 2022, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 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. NEWT'S 46 ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE Ms. Marschall reviewed the application by Newt's 46, Inc., for On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor and Special License for Sunday Liquor Sales as described in her memo. The restaurant is located at 1561v English Avenue, Ste. 100. She noted receipt of the affidavit of publication of the hearing notice. The Police Department completed background and site investigations and found no reason the licenses could not be authorized at this time. Mayor Hooppaw called the public hearing to order at 7:20 p.m. to consider the application by Newt's 46, Inc., for On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor and Special License for Sunday Liquor Sales. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the audience. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 7:21 p.m. Mr. Mark Currie, Co-Owner of Newt's 46, Inc., addressed the City Council. Discussion followed. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2022-74 approving issuance of a 2022 On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License and Special License for Sunday Liquor Sales to Newt's 46, Inc., for premises located at 15610 English Avenue, Ste. 100, for the period of June 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota May 12, 2022 Page 5 2022 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL 679 - UTILITIES Mr. Hedberg described Assessment Roll No. 679,totaling $146,263.77, for delinquent utility accounts. He noted the hearing notice was published according to law and confirmed receipt of the Affidavit of Publication. The assessment represents 333 utility billing accounts. No written objections have been received. The revised total today following prepayments is $126,668.38. Mayor Hooppaw called the public hearing to order, at 7:26 p.m., on Special Assessment Roll No. 679. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the audience. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 7:27 p.m. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, adopting Resolution No. 2022-75 approving and levying 2022 Special Assessment Roll No. 679, delinquent utility accounts, in the amount of$146,263.77, minus any prepayments. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. 2022 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NOS. 680 681 and 682—DISEASED TREE CHARGES Mr. Hedberg described Assessment Roll Nos. 680, 681, and 682, totaling $4,702.82, for delinquent diseased tree and nuisance charges. He noted the hearing notice was published according to law and confirmed receipt of the Affidavit of Publication. Mayor Hooppaw called the public hearing to order, at 7:28 p.m., on Special Assessment Roll Nos. 680, 681, and 682. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the audience. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 7:29 p.m. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, adopting Resolution No. 2022-76 approving and levying 2022 Special Assessment Roll Nos. 680, 681, and 682, delinquent diseased tree and nuisance charges, in the amount of$4,702.82, minus any prepayments. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. COMMUNICATIONS nts and businesses to take the Dakota Count Mr. Lawell encouraged reside Y Broadband Board Survey to gauge high-speed internet needs and access across the county. The survey links are available on the City's website until May 20, 2022. Mr. Carlson invited everyone to Music on the Patio at Valleywood on May 13, 2022, from 5:00 1 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The concert is free, and food and beverages will be available for sale. Mayor Hooppaw recognized Public Works Week. He thanked staff for their work and then read the proclamation proclaiming May 15-21, 2022, "Public Works Week". Mr. Lawell recognized National Police Week, May 11-17, 2022, and thanked staff for their work. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota May 12, 2022 Page 6 CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, adding Valleywood Music on the Patio to the calendar of upcoming events included in the Deputy City Clerk's memo, approving the calendar of upcoming events as amended, and noting that each event listed is hereby deemed a Special Meeting of the City Council. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 o'clock p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Stephanie Marschall, Deputy City Clerk Approved by the Apple Valley City Council on 5 26 2Z Clint Hooppaw, Mayor