HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/13/1992CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
February 13, 1992
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota
County, Minnesota, held February 13th, 1992, at 8:00 o'clock p.m. at Apple
Valley City Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Holton; Councilmembers Erickson, Goodwin, Humphrey and Sterling.
ABSENT: None.
City staff members present were: Assistant to Administrator Weldon, City Clerk
Mueller, City Attorney Sheldon, City Engineer Gordon, Personnel Director Boland,
Police Captain Erickson, Public Works Director Gretz, Parks & Recreation Director
Johnson, City Planner Kelley, Building' Official Miranowski, Police Chief Rivers
and Community Development Director Welsch.
Mayor Holton called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. The Councilmemhers and
everyone in attendance took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Humphrey, approving the agenda for
tonight's meeting as amended. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
APPROVE AGENDA
FREE ENTER-
PRISE WEEK
Robin Skogstad, President, and Sara Strong, Vice President, of Apple
Valley High School DECA Club were present to promote this week as
"Free Enterprise Week" and commented on some of the activities in which
they have been participating.
Dave Hetland, Field Representative for Congressman Ramstad, was GONG. RAMSTAD
present and said he met with the Mayor before the meeting to discuss REPRESENTATIVE
items of interest to the City. He invited the public to contact him
and bring any issues of concern they might have to the Congressman's attention.
Mayor Holton asked if any one was present to address the Council at
this time on any item not on this meeting's agenda. No one was
present to speak.
AUDIENCE DISC.
CONSENT AGENDA
JAN. 23, 1992
MINUTES
RES. 1992-25
FIRE DEPT.
DONATION
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving all items on
the consent agenda with no exceptions. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving the minutes of
the regular meeting of January 23rd, 1992, as written. Ayes
- 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No.
1992-25 accepting, with thanks, the donation of a 1981 Dodge
Colt vehicle from Jerry Zirk to the Fire Department for use
in its training drills. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
February 13, 1992
Page 2
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No.
1992-26 accepting, with thanks, the donation of used office
equipment, valued at $186.00, from North Star Concrete
Company for use by the Parks & Recreation Department.
Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, proclaiming February 10
to 16, 1992, as "Free Enterprise Week" and supporting the
endeavors of the Apple Valley Chapter of Distributive
Education Clubs of America (D~CA). Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded hy Humphrey, adopting Resolution No.
1992-27 approving the application of Apple Valley American
Legion Post 1776 for a Minnesota Lawful Gambling Premises
Permit renewal at 14521 Granada Avenue, and waiving any
waiting period for State approval. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No.
1992-28 setting a public hearing at 8:00 p.m. on March 12,
1992, to consider the application of Larry Neck for On-Sale
and Sunday Liquor Licenses at 14805 Granada Avenue. Ayes -
5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving issuance of a
Hobby Kennel Permit, expiring December 31, 1992, to Nancy L.
Brown, at 12936 Galaxie Avenue (Lot 3, Block 1, Broner
Woods), for six adult dogs, weighing under 20 pounds each.
Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving renewal of an
Agreement for telephone system maintenance with Fujitsu
Business Communications, effective February 13, 1992, at a
monthly charge of $588.25, and authorizing the Mayor and
Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving classification
of parcel number 01-57001-092-02 (Pennock Place 2nd
Addition, Condomintum Unit 212) as non-conservation in
preparation for sale by the State as tax forfeit property.
Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No.
1992-29 approving the final plat and subdivision agreement
for Embassy Estates Second Addition and authorizing the
Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No.
1992-30 approving the final plat and subdivision agreement
for Pilot Knob Estates Eighth Addition and authorizing the
Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
RES. 1992-26
PARKS DEPT.
DONATION
PROCLAIM FREE
ENTERPRISE
WEEK
RES. 1992-27
RENEW LEGION
GAMBLING PERMT
RES. 1992-28
NECK LIQUOR
LIC. HEARING
BROWN HOBBY
KENNEL PERMIT
FUJITSU
TELEPHONE MNTG
AGREEMENT
TAX FORFEIT
CLASSIFICATN,
RES. 1992-29
FINAL PLAT
EMBASSY 2ND
RES. 1992-30
FINAL PLAT
PILOT KNOB 8TH
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
February 13, 1992
Page 3
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No.
1992-31 directing the Engineer to prepare plans and
specifications for Project 92-385, Pilot Knob Estates Eighth
Addition Utility Improvements. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No.
1992-32 amending the election precinct boundaries, in
conformance with State legislative redistricting, as shown
on the exhibits, effective for elections after July 1, 1992.
Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No.
1992-33 awarding the purchase of two Compact 4X4 Utility
Vehicles to Jeff Belzer's Todd Chevrolet, the low bidder, in
the amount of $35,400.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No.
1992-34 approving specifications for 1992-1995 Lease of Golf
Gars at Valleywood Golf Course and authorizing advertising
for bids to be received at 2:00 p.m. on March 4, 1992. Ayes
- 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No.
1992-35 approving specifications for two 72-Inch Out Front
Mowers for Park Maintenance and authorizing advertising for
bids to be received at 2:00 p.m. on March 4, 1992. Ayes - 5
- Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No.
1992-36 approving specifications for Furnishing and Planting
up to 400 Boulevard Shade Trees and authorizing advertising
for bids to be received at 2:00 p.m. on March 4, 1992. Ayes
- 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No.
1992-37 approving specifications for Furnishing and Deliver-
ing Various Trees and Shrubs and authorizing advertising for
bids to be received at 2:00 p.m. on March 4, 1992. Ayes - 5
- Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, accepting Liquor Store
No. 2 Interior Remodeling as final and authorizing final
payment on the contract with Fondler Construction, Inc., in
the amount of $3,900.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, accepting Project 87-280,
Miscellaneous Storm Sewer Improvements, as final and
authorizing final payment on the contract with Fredrickson
Excavating Company, Inc., in the amount of $5,531.00.
Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
RES. 1992-31
PLANS & SPECS.
PROJ. 92-385
RES. 1992-32
AMEND VOTING
PRECINCTS
RES. 1992-33
AWARD PURCHASE
4X4 VEHICLES
RES. 1992-34
TAKE BIDS
GOLF CAR LEASE
RES. 1992-35
TAKE BIDS
PARK MOWERS
RES. 1992-36
TARE BIDS
BOULEVARD TREE
RES. 1992-37
TAKE BIDS
TREES & SHRUBS
FINAL PAYMENT
LIO. 2 REMODEL
FINAL PAYMENT
PROJ. 87-280
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
February 13, 1992
Page 4
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No.
1992-38 approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Dakota
County and the Cities of Burnsvllle and Lakeville regarding
allocation of costs for installing underground electric
lines along County Road 46, in conjunction with County
Project 46-04, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign
the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
COUNTY ROAD 46
UNDERGROUND
ELECTRIC COST
ALLOCATION
COUNTY ROAD 46
EASEMENT
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving a Temporary
Easement for Dakota County Project 46-04, Gounty Road 46
west of Cedar Avenue, on part' of the Park in Morningview 6th
Addition, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the
same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving submission of
an application for "America The Beautiful" Challenge Grant
for a $3,000.00 matching grant for Forestry management
computer software. Ayes - § - Nays - 0.
FORESTRY GRANT
APPLICATION
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving Change Order
No. 12 to Project 89-321, Ring Route Construction, in the
amount of an additional $33,574.50. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving and ratifying a
Drug and/or Alcohol Testing policy applicable to sworn
police officers represented by the LELS union. Ayes - 5 -
Nays - 0.
CHGE ORDER 12
PROJ 89-321
POLICE DRUG
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving hiring the
seasonal employee as listed in the Personnel Director's memo
dated February 13th, 1992. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
HIRE SEASONAL
EMPLOYEE
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Holton called the public hearing to order at 8:06 p.m. to PUBLIC HEARING
consider vacating unused drainage and utility easements on Lots 9, 10, VALLEY MEADOWS
11 and 12, Block 2, Valley Meadows, and noted receipt of the affidavit EASEMENT VAC~,
of publication of the hearing notice. Mr. Kelley reviewed his memo
dated February 13, 1992, and noted these lots are being replatted as part of
Valley Meadows 2nd Addition and new easements will be provided in the correct
locations. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the
public. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 8:08 p.m.
MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No.
1992-39 approving vacation of unused drainage and utility
easements on Lots 9, 10, 11 and 12, Block 2, Valley Meadows,
and directing that the documents be filed with Dakota
County. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
RES. 1992-39
VACATE VALLEY
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
February 13, 1992
Page 5
MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Sterling, adopting Resolution No.
1992-40 approving the final plat and subdivision agreement
for Valley Meadows 2nd Addition and authorizing the Mayor
and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
RES. 1992-40
FINAL PLAT VAL
MEADOWS 2ND
Mr. Kelley reviewed the original preliminary plat of Valley Meadows 2nd Addition
showing the area at the southwest corner where the developer is requesting an
additional lot for a duplex. A Northern Natural Gas pipeline easement separates
this area from the rest of the plat and the Planning Commission recommended it
remain as common open space. Only limited landscaping is permitted on the
easement.
Bill Diedrich, the developer, showed pictures of the existing area and said there
are other twinhomes with driveways along Garden View which would be similar to
his proposal. Councilmember Humphrey asked if the lot would be part of the
Valley Meadows 2nd association? Mr. Diedrich said no, it would be owned
separately by each half of the duplex.
Councilmember Erickson asked if the lot would meet minimum standards? Mr. Kelley
said it would if the area of the easement is included. Mr. Diedrich said if
conventional financing is used on the units, setbacks are not required from the
pipeline easement; only FHA or VA financing require that.
MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving replat of the
southwest corner of Valley Meadows for a duplex lot with a
30-foot building setback from Garden View Drive subject to
construction of turn around areas on each driveway and the
lot area including at least 33 feet of the pipeline
easement.
REPLAT FOR
DUPLEX LOT
VALLEY MEADOWS
Councilmember Sterling asked if there is enough room for "hammerhead" turn
arounds on the driveway? Councilmember Goodwin asked if there are any
alternatives for developing the site? Mayor Holton said he would like additional
time to review the site.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, tabling considering of
replatting a portion of Valley Meadows until February 27,
1992. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
TABLE VALLEY
MEADOWS DUPLEX
Mayor Holton called the public hearing to order at 8:29 p.m. to con- PUBLIC HEARING
sider amending liquor, wine and beer license fees and noted receipt LICENSE FEES
of the affidavit of publication of the hearing notice. The City Clerk
said the fees were last changed in 1989 and a five percent increase is
recommended. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the
public. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 8:30 p.m.
MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, passing Ordinance No. 531
increasing fees for liquor, wine and beer licenses in the
City by five percent as shown. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
ORDINANCE 531
ALCOHOL BEV.
LICENSE FEES
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Dakota County, Minnesota
February 13, 1992
Page 6
Mr. Welsch reviewed his memo dated February 10, 1992, concerning the CEDAR KNOLLS
annual compliance inspection for Cedar Knolls Mobile Home Park. There MOBILE HOME
are three alternatives listed and he recommends approval with direction PARK REPORT
to return with a report on storm shelter feasibility.
Douglas Steinbaugh, one of the owners of the Park was present and said they
purchased the Park seven years ago. Greenleaf School has been used as a shelter
evacuation site and it is acceptable under state law. They realize it is not the
best alternative and are willing to work with the City to investigate other
possibilities.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Goodwin, approving the Cedar Knolls
Mobile Home Park 1992 annual inspection and directing Staff
to report by June 9, 1992, with financial and construction
feasibility for installation of a storm shelter in 1992
and/or 1993 as recommended by the Community Development
Director. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
CEDAR KNOLLS
MOBILE HOME
PARK
MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Sterling, tabling consideration of
Eaton Mobile Home Park annual inspection until February 27,
1992, to allow the Manager or Attorney to he present.
Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
TABLE EATON
MOBILE HOME
PARK REPORT
Mr. Welsch reviewed the memo dated February 13, 1992, on the request SPECIAL USE'
for a special use per, it for an outside garden store at Cub Foods. CUB FOODS
The proposed use would take the space of 28 parking stalls. Since GARDEN STORE
similar permanent business have much more stringent conditions, it
is recommended that special use permits no longer be issued for this type of use.
Instead "interim uses", as provided in state law, would be an alternative and
provide specific conditions for approval or denial. This process also requires a
public hearing.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, denying the application of
Cub Foods for a special use permit for temporary greenhouse
and shrub sales as recommended in the Planning Department
memo dated February 13, 1992.
DENY CUB FoodS
SPECIAL USE
PERMIT
Richard Deneen, Assistant Manager of Cub Foods, was present and said he understands
the concern about traffic and will work with the City on the interim use process.
Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Mr. Gretz distributed copies of an agreement with Dakota County for 155TH/WHITNEY
a traffic signal on Cedar Avenue at the intersection of 155th Street/ & CEDAR
Whitney Drive. The agreement provides that the City will pay 100 TRAFFIC SIGN6L
percent of the cost. It is programmed in the County capital improve-
ment plan for 1993 and at that point, the County will reimburse 50 percent of the
cost to the City.
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Dakota County, Minnesota
February 13, 1992
Page 7
MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Sterling, approving Traffic Signal
Agreement No. 92-04 with Dakota County for installation of a
signal at the intersection of Cedar Avenue and 155th Street/
Whitney Drive and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign
the same subject to review by the City Attorney. Ayes - 5 -
Nays - 0.
155TH/WHITNEY
& CEDAR SIGNAL
AGREEMENT
WHITNEY PLAZA
PROPOSAL
Mr. Welsch reviewed a chronology of the decision process in the
Whitney Plaza development proposal located at the northwest corner
of Whitney/155th Street amd Cedar Avenue. Me noted that a petition
opposing the proposal was received from residents on February 11, 1992.
Mr. Kelley reviewed the proposed preliminary plat, of Delegard 2nd Addition,
containing six lots and one outlot for driveway access on the vacated Whitney
alignment. The County plat ordinance requires a through street instead of a
driveway at this location. The County is also requesting 100 feet, instead of 75
feet as shown, for Cedar Avenue right-of-way. It is recommended that variances
be requested for both of these items.
Mr. Kelley reviewed proposed uses described in the draft planned development
ordinance which also provides for screening from the residential areas.
Conditions of the preliminary plat provide for a deceleration lane on Cedar, for
right turn access; and a public parking easement along Whitney to make space
available for parking during recreational activities occurring nearby. He showed
renderings of the building elevations which will be all brick. Signage will be
restricted and free-standing signs limited to eight feet in height.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No.
1992-41 approving the preliminary plat of Delegard 2nd
Addition (Whitney Plaza), with conditions as listed; Outlot
A deeded to the City but without reconstruction of Whitney
Drive as a through street; and requesting variances from
Dakota County for driveway access and Cedar Avenue right-of-
way of 75 feet.
RES. 1992-41
PRELIMINARY
PLAT DELEGARD
2ND ADDITION
Councilmember Erickson asked if the County will require Whitney to be
reconstructed? Mr. Gretz said strict interpretation of the County ordinance
would require it, but the County has been amenable to granting variances
requested by the City.
Karen Mattingly, 15898 Harwell Avenue, asked about a Comprehensive Plan change if
residents feel retail business use is inappropriate for the site? Mayor Holton
said the previous use was designated as high density multiple. That was not
proposed and the change to retail business was approved. Mr. Sheldon said the
Comprehensive Plan is a land use tool and can be amended at any time. When it is
amended, the zoning must be changed within nine months to conform to the
Comprehensive Plan. State law prescribes how such actions can be taken. In
making decisions on the changes, the Council must act reasonably and have legally
justifiable reasons.
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Dakota County, Minnesota
February 13, 1992
Page 8
Ms. Mattingly said she believes the Comprehensive Plan should not have been
changed and does not believe the Whitney Plaza proposal is the best use for the
property.
Councilmember Goodwin said a major factor in the decision is that Cedar Avenue
will eventually be widened to six lanes in this area. With the increased
traffic, .it would not be appropriate to put housing adjacent to this road.
Mark Kreger, 15959 Harwell Avenue, asked if there is a time frame under which the
Comprehensive Plan can be changed again? Mr. Sheldon said there is not, but any
change has to be Justified.
Rick Green, 775 Newell Drive, said he agrees Cedar will always be a busy road,
but doesn't believe fast food restaurants and auto service uses are appropriate
next to a school.
Pat Christianson, 15630 Hallmark Path, asked why plat approval is being
considered now? Mayor Holton said there are certain steps in the process and the
plat is being considered in order to tie the uses to the site. Councilmember
Humphrey said he agrees the land uses should be discussed first, but that is not
the order in which this is being done.
Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O.
Mr. Kelley reviewed the details of the proposed planned development ordinance
as drafted.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, passing Ordinance No. 532
establishing planned development zoning on property being
platted as Delegard 2nd Addition (Whitney Plaza) with
standards as drafted by Staff and amended to include: (1) no motor fuel sales;
(2) no pre-prepared food delivery;
(3) old Whitney Drive will not be reopened (per preliminary
plat approval;
(4) only one Class II restaurant is allowed in entire site;
(5) no outside storage;
(6) no overnight parking;
(7) any bay doors on Lot 2 must be directed north or south;
(8) if construction does not start in one year, the City
may rezone;
(9) the Class II restaurant may have a free-standing sign
20 feet in height;
(10) all buildings will be of brick construction;
(11) subject to revision of the PUD by the City Attorney and
Planning Staff.
The Council will, by separate resolution, prohibit parking
parking on the east side of Whitney abutting the property.
Further, if right turn access from Cedar is not approved,
the City may petition to rezone.
ORDINANCE 532
P.D. ZONING
WHITNEY PLAZA/
DELEGARD 2ND
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
February 13, 1992
Page 9
Councilmember Erickson said he met with the Cedar Park Site Council. They are
unhappy with the uses proposed; particularly fast food uses. They asked why this
site is appropriate for Midas Muffler and Jiffy Lube when the proposal at
Southport Centre was denied and he concurs it is a valid question. He does not
believe there should be two restaurants on the site.
Councilmember Goodwin.asked what time school starts and ends and when the
businesses open? Ms. Mattingly reviewed the school day including "latch-key"
programs as described in the letter dated February 10, 1992, which the City
received February 11th. In addition there are Community Education and V.A.A.
activities in the evening and church uses on Sundays. She said they are
concerned that once the signal is installed traffic will increase. Whitney is a
narrow street and there are always cars parked on both side of it.
Councilmember Goodwin asked how wide Whitney Drive is? Mr. Gordon said it is 44
feet wide; a residential street is 32 feet wide.
Richard Serr, 7677 Whitney Drive, said he is concerned about traffic caused by
high school students coming to the restaurants after school.
Councilmember Goodwin said the restaurants would not be open in the morning when
children are coming to school and around 3:00 p.m., when children are leaving,
would generally not be a very busy time. Any kind of clinic or commercial use
will have traffic. He asked if Dairy Queen has projections for daily traffic?
Jan Bagley, of Dairy Queen, said employees arrive around 10:00 a.m. Lunch, from
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; and dinner, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.; are the busiest
times. Annualized sales show most sales in the four summer months; in Minnesota
there are almost no sales during two winter months.
Patty Engle, 15958 Harmony Court, said it is wrong to have a fast food restaurant
close to a school and is going to create a problem. The school already exists.
This is a residential area where children should be able to ride bicycles to the
playground.
Mayor Holton said the Council is concerned about safety and is trying to make the
area safer by banning parking on one side of the street and providing additional
public parking on the site.
Councilmember Humphrey asked if school crossing guards are used during the time
children are walking to and from school? Ms. Mattingly said they are.
Councilmember Sterling said she called owners or managers of various Dairy Queen
and Taco Bell restaurants in the area for information on levels of traffic. They
confirmed what Ms. Bagley said about Dairy Queen. She also talked with the
School District and was assured they would put school crossing guards where
needed. The motion now allows only one restaurant.
Mr. Kreger said the time when school opens and closes changes from year to year.
V.A.A. activities start at 6:00 p.m. and they will be of more concern. If Dairy
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Dakota County, Minnesota
February 13, 1992
Page 10
Queen is a full service restaurant, there will be traffic throughout the year.
Hs also questioned allowing access from Cedar Avenue.
Councilmember Erickson asked for clarification of the traffic generation table.
Mr. Kelley reviewed the information in the Planning report,
Ms. Christianson asked how many Dairy Queens are located across from schools?
Ms. Baglsy said she did not have that information.
Kim Reinisch, 834 Fireside Drive, read a quote from Mr. Welsch's memo of January
3, 1992, stating the zoning ordinance allows fast food restaurants no closer than
1,000 feet from a residential or institutional use. She asked how this could be
allowed in conflict with the zoning ordinance? Councilmember Humphrey said this
section is a general standard and the Planned Development zoning would supersede
that portion of the Code. He noted there may not be a restaurant in the City
that meets that criteria because it was enacted after most of them were built and
it may be something that should be changed.
Ms. Mattingly said she believes this is a good provision and should not be
changed. Mr. Sheldon said all zoning is by ordinance; certain general zones are
established with permitted uses. The developer has asked for a rezoning to
planned development which is an agreement between the developer and the City.
This is also an ordinance and lists, very specifically, the uses allowed on the
property. It would supersede other general ordinances.
A resident asked if the ordinance can Just be changed in two weeks to allow a
restaurant? Mr. Sheldon said the Council has the authority to change the zoning
ordinance provided it follows the proper procedures.
Norman Bjornnes, of Apple Villa and Whitney Pines, said there are no fast food
restaurants located across the street from a school or residential area in the
City. Petitions have been received from several hundred people opposed to the
proposal. There are 115 children in the units he manages and suggested a day
care facility be built on the site. The property was designated residential for
more than 20 years and he believes it should stay that way.
Councilmember Erickson said the Council is not in the business of developing
property; it encourages it. In considering a proposal the Council tries to look
at what is best overall.
Robert Daly, the developer, was present and said they have made a decision to
eliminate the Taco Bell restaurant which is the heaviest traffic generator. The
Dairy Queen is the least offensive and will not cause a traffic conflict in the
morning. They would like to substitute a use which would generate traffic
similar to Midas or Jiffy Lube. They will accept the conditions in the motion
being considered.
A resident expressed concern about noise from the restaurant at night for the
apartment units facing the development. Another resident commented on traffic
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Dakota County, Minnesota
February 13, 1992
Page 11
and asked why the Council is only focusing on this proposal instead of waiting
for appropriate development for the property.
Ms. Mattingly said apartments for the elderly have been discussed and asked why
that use is not pursued. Mayor Holton said that use has not been proposed and
the Council has to act on the proposal made to it.
Councilmember Goodwin said whatever is developed is going to generate traffic.
Based on Dairy Queen's estimate of 100 to 200 cars per day in winter and 600 to
800 cars per day in summer, the entire development would generate fewer trips
than an apartment building.
Tom Lindsey, 8110 West 159th Street, said the Dairy Queen in Rosemount is not
directly on a street and the one in Burnsville is on a frontage road. Traffic
cannot be compared with one that will be located on Cedar Avenue.
Councilmember Humphrey said there has been discussion as to which lot Dairy Queen
should be on. If it remains on Lot 2, that may be the best location and the
other.use located on Lot 1 instead of Taco Bell.
Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 1 (Erickson).
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, directing the City
Engineer to prepare a preliminary feasibility report for
improvements to serve Delegard Second Addition (Whitney
Plaza). Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
PRELIMINARY
ENG. REPORT
WHITNEY PLAZA
MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, tabling consideration of a
site plan and building permits for Whitney Plaza, Delegard
Second Addition, until action by Dakota County on plat
approval and variances. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
TABLE WHITNEY
PLAZA SITE
PLAN & PERMITS
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, passing Ordinance No. 533
amending Chapter 14.5 of the City Code by restricting the
use of motorized vehicles and motorboats on Keller Lake, in
conformance with regulations approved by the City of
Burnsville. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
ORDINANCE 533
KELLER LAKE
RESTRICTIONS
SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENT FOR
RING ROUTE
COMPLETION
FINAL PAYMENT
RING ROUTE
MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Humphrey, approving a Supplemental
Agreement with McNamara Contracting Co., Inc., for comple-
tion of Projects 89-321, Ring Route Construction, 85-225,
Galaxie and 153rd Street Improvements, by providing for
extension of warranties and bonding, and authorizing the
Mayor and Clerk to sign the same subject to receipt of
executed documents from the bonding company. Ayes - 5 -
Nays - O.
MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Humphrey, authorizing final payment
on the contracts with McNamara Contracting Co., Inc., in the
amount of $6,000.00 for Project 85-225 and $17,465.25 for
Project 89-321. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
February 13, 1992
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MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, passing Ordinance No. 534
amending Sections 1-24, A1-77 and B1-52 of the City Gode by
providing for cash escrow accounts for all legal fees
related to d6velopment projects. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
ORDINANCE 534
LEGAL FEES
ESCROW ACCOUNT
Mr. Weldon reminded the Council of the AMM legislative reception on
February 19th, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Kelly Inn in St. Paul.
He also reminded they of the Dakota County legislative meeting on
February 14th, at 7:30 a.m., at the Rosemount American Legion.
LEGISLATIVE
MEETINGS
The Council received notice of an informal meeting with the Planning
Commission and Economic Development Gommittee of the Chamber of
Commerce set for 7:00 p.m on February 27, 1992, at City Hall.
CHAMBER/P. C./
COUNCIL MEETG.
The Council received notice of a special Economic Development EDA MEETING
Authority meeting set for 8:00 p.m. on February 27, 1992, at City Hall. ~OTIGE
MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Erickson, to pay the claims and
bills, check register dated January 29, 1992, in the amount
of $4,497,476.64, check register dated February 5, 1992, in
the amount of $2,016,562.94, and check register dated
February 12, 1992, in the amount of $1,447,201.76. Ayes -
5 - Nays - 0.
CLAIMS & BILLS
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:24 o'clock p.m.