HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/23/1992CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
April 23, 1992
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota
County, Minnesota, held April 23rd, 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: City Administrator Melena, City Clerk Mueller,
City Attorney Sheldon, City Engineer Gordon, Finance Director Ballenger, Per-
sonnel Director Boland, Police Captain Cook, Assistant Finance Director Eklund,
Police Captain Erickson, Public Works Director Gretz, Parks & Recreation Director
Johnson, City Planner Kelley, Associate Planner McMonigal, Police Chief Rivers,
Assistant to Administrator Weldon and Community Development Director Welsch.
Mayor Holton called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m. The Councilmembers and
everyone in attendance took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Sterling, approving the agenda for
tonight's meeting as amended. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
APPROVE AGENDA
1991 RECYCLING
AWARD
Mr. Weldon presented a plaque, he accepted on behalf of the City on
April 21, 1992, to the Mayor. The "Success in Recycling" award
was presented to the City by the Dakota County Board for residential
recycling of 4,642 tons of material in 1991.
Mayor Holton read a proclamation, proclaiming April 26th through May VOLUNTEER
2nd, 1992, to be Volunteer Recognition Week. In observance of this RECOGNITION
event and to recognize the time and effort volunteers have given to PROCLAMATION
the City, the Mayor presented marble apple awards to committee members & AWARDS
who have served for ten years. They are Rollin Bible and Robert Naegeli
on the Cable TV Committee; and Shirley Doering, John McKay, Sharon Schwartz
and Pamela Sohlberg on the Urban Affairs Committee.
Mayor Holton asked if anyone was present to address the Council at AUDIENCE DISCN
this time on any item not on this meeting's agenda. Wilt Anderson, SIGNS IN
5441 West 134th Street, asked the Council to enforce the sign ordinance GEMETERY
in Lebanon Cemetery. Real estate, garage sale and political signs have
been put on the property. Mr. Melena said on weekends real estate signs have
been allowed to by put up in the City. If they are not removed by Monday, they
are picked up and confiscKted. If political signs are incorrectly placed, the
people are notified.
Mr. Anderson said developer and real estate signs are the biggest violators and
those signs could be placed on the other corners of the intersection. A year ago
the problem was addressed and the signs were reduced, but they are reappearing.
Police Captain Cook said the County does not allow signs on its right-of-way and
he had discussed allowing one regulatory sign by the cemetery advising no signs
could be posted. Mr. Melena said the City will send letters to the Dakota County
Board of Realtors, local developers and realtors advising them of the violations.
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Dakota County, Minnesota
April 23, 1992
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Bill Hettling, 12562 Driftwood Lane, representing 143 homes in the AUDIENCE DISC.
Huntington/Hunters Ridge neighborhood, requested action on safe GARBAGE TRUCK
operation of garbage trucks in the City. Concern stems from an ac- SAFETY
cident where a child was struck by a truck. He asked that the City:
contact the haulers reminding them of safe vehicle operations; look at the option
of curbside garbage collection so haulers will not back into driveways; request
Police enforcement of the law, in the state driving manual, concerning backing
up; and appoint a committee to investigate alternative means or methods of
garbage collection.
Councilmember Sterling asked about Mr. Hettling's neighborhood contracting with
one hauler for service and said her experience has been that most haulers will
not back into driveways if requested. Mr. Hettling said all but three homes are
using the ssme hauler, to reduce the number of truck on the streets, and this
hauler does not back into driveways.
Councilmember Erickson said curbside/garageside garbage collection was a
controversial issue in the City when consideration was given to allowing curbside
pickup. He asked for Police comments on enforcing vehicle backing up laws.
Police Captain Erickson said all provisions of the Minnesota Drivers Manual are
not enforceable. Only the provisions which have been enacted into state law can
be cited for violations.
Councilmember Goodwin asked how prevalent curbside versus garageside garbage
collection is in the Metro area? Mr. Weldon said very few cities have garageside
pickup. A condition of licensing by the City requires that haulers abide by all
laws and reminders could be sent to licensed haulers. Residents have the right
to ask haulers not to back into driveways.
Councilmember Humphrey said Mr. Hettling's neighborhood should be commended for
taking action on its own. The issue may best be dealt with on a neighborhood by
neighborhood basis. Now that separate vehicles pick up recyclables and yardwaste
there are generally three vehicles picking up at each house. The Council
discussed revisiting the garbage collection issue including districting if
curbside garbage collection were to be allowed.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, referring the issues of
curbside/garageside/districting garbage collection to the
Urban Affairs Committee for a recommendation.
REFER GARBAGE
TO URBAN
AFFAIRS GOM.
Mr. Hettling asked what authority the Urban Affairs Committee has? Councilmember
Goodwin said it is an advisory body and will make a recommendation to the Council.
No date is being put on the Committee for making its recommendation.
Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, approving all items on CONSENT AGENDA
the consent agenda with no exceptions. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
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Dakota County, Minnesota
April 23, 1992
Page 3
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, approving the minutes of
the regular meeting of April 9th, 1992, as written. Ayes -
5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, proclaiming April 21,
1992, as "Arbor Day", and May as "Arbor Month", and
encouraging citizens to become more aware of the importance
of trees and participate: in tree planting programs. Ayes -
5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, issuing a party permit to
Immigration and Naturalization Service Employees, Fort
Shelling; Gordon Schneider, Treasurer; valid on July 11,
1992, only; for a picnic at Alimagnet Park pursuant to City
Code Section 14.5-3(g)(1). Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, adopting Resolution No.
1992-83 approving Special Assessment Divisions: No. 19207,
Christ Church; No. 19208, Apple Ponds 3rd Addition; No.
19286, Molly Anna Addition; No. 19327, Nordic Woods 15th
Addition; and No. 19359, Pilot Knob Estates 8th Addition.
Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, adopting Resolution No.
1992-84 setting a public hearing at 8:00 p.m. on May 28,
1992, to consider vacating part of Glenda Drive, south of
147th Street, on Lot 4, Block 2, Valley Commercial Park 1st
Addition. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, adopting Resolution No.
1992-85 approving the final plat and subdivision agreement
for Pilot Knob Estates Ninth Addition and authorizing the
Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, adopting Resolution No.
1992-86 directing the Engineer to prepare plans and
specifications for Project 92-388, Pilot Knob Estates Ninth
Addition Utility Improvements. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, adopting Resolution No.
1992-87 awarding the contract for Project 92-375, 1992
Pathway Construction, to Central Landscaping, the low
bidder, in the mount of $121,636.50. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, adopting Resolution Noo
1992-88 awarding the contract for Project 92-380, 1992
Street Maintenance Program, to Valley Paving, the low
bidder, in the amount of $187,438.50. Ayes - 5 - Nays ~ 0.
APR. 9, 1992
MINUTES
PROCLAIM ARBOR
DAY & MONTH
ALIMAGNET
PARTY PERMIT
RES. 1992-83
SPECIAL ASSMT.
DIVISIONS
RES. 1992-84
SET HEARING
GLENDA VACATN.
RES. 1992-85
FINAL PLAT
PILOT KNOB 9TH
RES. 1992-86
PROJ. 92-388
PLANS & SPECS.
RES. 1992-87
AWARD CONTRACT
PROJ. 92-375
RES. 1992-88
AWARD CONTRACT
PROJ. 92-380
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Dakota County, Minnesota
April 23, 1992
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MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, adopting Resolution No.
1992-89 awarding the contract for Project 92-382, 1992 Muni-
cipal State Aid Street Overlays, to Valley Paving, the low
bidder, in the amount of $254,913.85. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, adopting Resolution No.
1992-90 approving specifications for One Dump Body and Snow
Plow Equipment and authorizing advertising for bids to be
received at 2:00 p.m. on May 19, 1992. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, authorizing allocating
$23,540.00 in the 1993 storm water utility budget for
capital improvements in the Black Dog Watershed Management
District pending affirmation by the WMO following the public
hearing on May 13, 1992. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Ertckson, adopting Resolution No.
1992-91 awarding the contract, and option 1, for Refurbish-
ing the 1982 Ford LS9000 Fire Truck to General Safety
Equipment Corporation, the low bidder, in the total amount
of $33,010.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, receiving the Public
Works Director's report on signalization of the intersection
of 157th Street and Cedar Avenue, advising that it is not
projected in the County Capital Improvement Plan until after
1996. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, approving the Highway
Design and Construction Agreement with Dakota County for its
Project 33-03, Reconstruction of County Road 33 (Diamond
Path) Between 140th and 145th Streets, and authorizing the
Mayor and Clerk to sign the same; and approving conversion
of existing overhead electrical distribution lines to
underground. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, approving reduction of
the subdivision financial guarantee for Huntington 5th
Addition to $15,375.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Ertckson, approving Edward Kraemer
& Sons/Barton Sand & Gravel 1992 excavation permit for the
Northwest Quarter of Section 35, except the north 525 feet,
subject to conditions described in the Community Development
Director's memo dated April 20, 1992. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, adopting Resolution No.
1992-92 adding First Star Bank of Minnesota as an additional
depository for City funds in 1992. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
RES. 1992-89
AWARD CONTRACT
PROJ. 92-392
RES. 1992-90
TAKE BIDS DUMP
BODY/SNOW PLOW
BLACK DOG WMO
1993 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS
RES. 1992-91
AWARD CONTRACT
REFURBISH
FIRE TRUCK
157TH &
SIGNAL REPORT
G.R. 33
(DIAMOND PATH)
RECONSTRUCTION
AGREEMENT
REDUCE BOND
HUNTINGTON 5TH
KRAEMER/BARTON
EXCAVATION
PERMIT
RES 1992-
ADD
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Dakota County, Minnesota
April 23, 1992
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MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, receiving notice that
LOGIS has received Hewlett-Packard's 1991 High Technology
Award for Long Term Cost Savings. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
LOGIS COST
SAVING AWARD
1991 RECYCLING
REPORT
POLICE RULES
& REGULATIONS
HIRE SEASONAL
EMPLOYEES
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, receiving the 1991 solid
waste abatement report for the City showing total recycling
and yardwaste abatement activities amounted to 4,641.49 tons
of materials. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, approving the Police
Department Rules and Regulations Manual as submitted. Ayes
- 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, approving hiring the
seasonal employees as listed in the Personnel Director's
memo dated April 23, 1992. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Holton called the public hearing to order at 8:46 p.m. to con- PUBLIC HEARING
sider 1992 Special Assessment Rolls No. 313 and 314 and noted receipt ASSESSMENTS
of the affidavit of publication of the hearing notice. The total of
both assessment rolls is $292,241.00 and no written objections had been received.
The Mayor asked if there were any questions or comments from the Council or the
audience. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 8:47 p.m.
MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No.
1992-93 approving 1992 Special Assessment Rolls No. 313 and
314, in the total amount of $292,241.00, and authorizing
certification to the Dakota County Auditor for collection
with property taxes. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
RES. 1992-93
ADOPT ASSMTS.
313 & 314
Mayor Holton called the public hearing to order at 8:48 p.m. to con- PUBLIC HEARING
sider Project 92-383, Oxford Hollow Utility Improvements, and noted PROJ. 92-383
receipt of the affidavit of publication of the hearing notice. Mr. OXFORD HOLLOW
Gordon reviewed the preliminary engineering report dated March 20, 1992,
estimating total cost of the improvements at $148,500. The Mayor asked for
questions or comments from the Council and the audience. There were none and
the hearing was declared closed at 8:50 p.m.
MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No.
1992-94 ordering installation of Project 92-383, Oxford
Hollow Utility Improvements. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
RES. 1992-94
ORDER PROJ.
92-383
Mr. Welsch reviewed his memo dated April 23, 1992, concerning an WI~ITNEY PLAZA
amendment to Planned Development Designation No. 532, Whitney Plaza. PLANNED DEV.
The Planning Commission's recommendation is to eliminate restaurants AMENDMENT
as a permitted use in Zone 1; all Zone 2 uses would be permitted in
Zone 1 except auto services or repair activities. The developer has informed Mr.
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Dakota County, Minnesota
April 23, 1992
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Welsch that he believed auto service uses would be allowed, The Metropolitan
Council reviewed the Comprehensive Plan amendment and determined it has no
potential impact on any metropolitan system plans.
Councilmember Humphrey said traffic projections show limited auto repair service
uses generate fewer trips to the site than some other uses. He would agree to
allowing auto uses with any garage doors on Lot 1 facing north only.
MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, passing Ordinance No. 532.1
amending Article A19 of Appendix A of the City Code, Planned
Development Designation No. 532, Whitney Plaza (Delegard 2nd
Addition) by eliminating restaurant and convenience store
uses in Zone 1 (Lot 1); allowing the same other uses as in
Zone 2, except that any auto service bay doors must face
north; and amending Section A19-6 by requiring the fence and
screening to be six feet in height instead of eight feet.
ORDINANCE
WHITNEY PLAZA
ZONE 1 USES
The Council discussed different types of possible auto related and convenience
store uses. Mr. Welsch reviewed the uses described in the draft ordinance and
said the only difference, with this motion, is that a convenience store would be
allowed in Zone 2. Motor fuel sales would not be allowed in either zone.
Karen Mattingly, 15898 Harwell Avenue, representing residents of the area, said
they had asked for no restaurant and no auto use on Lot 1. They are concerned
about the development becoming an auto strip mall. They would not want a
convenience store on Lot 1 and would prefer that the only auto-related uses be
Midas Muffler and Jiffy Lube.
Councilmember Erickson said he supports the Planning Commission recommendation
not to allow auto uses on Lot 1 and asked how many separate auto-related uses
could be allowed on the development. Mr. Welsch said potentially four of the six
lots could have auto service uses. The two interior lots would not be able to
have garage bays.
The Council discussed the height of the wall and berming and concurred with
reducing the total height from eight feet to six feet.
Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 1 (Erickson).
Mr. Kelley reviewed the Planning Commission report on Apple Valley A.V. RETAIL
Retail 2nd Addition and Frank's Nursery proposed for the area south 2ND & FRANK'S
of 153rd Street and east of Cub Foods. He reviewed the provisions of NURSERY
the proposed Conditional Use Permit, for outdoor display, and noted
that if the nursery use changes the permit would terminate also. The west side
of the building will be block. If construction of adjacent phases does not occur
by 1994, it will have to be covered with brick. Vines Driesen, of Ryan
Construction, the developer, was present to answer questions.
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Dakota County, Minnesota
April 23, 1992
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Mr. Melena said the Attorney is reviewing whether the entire parking lot can be
installed with other public improvements and the cost assessed over 15 years.
The cost could then be repaid by tax increment financing. There are six years
left in that TIF district.
MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No.
1992-95 approving the preliminary plat of Apple Valley
Retail 2nd Addition (replat of Lot 2, Block 1, Apple Valley
Retail Addition) with conditions as recommended by the
Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O.
RES. 1992-95
AV RETAIL 2ND
PRELIM. PLAT
RES. 1992-96
FRANK NURSERY
BLDG. PERMIT
RES. 1992-97
FRANK NURSERY
CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT
RES. 1992-98
SET HEARING
PROJ. 92-378
RES. 1992-99
PLANS & SPECS
PROJ. 92-378
MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Erickson, adopting Resolution No.
1992-96 authorizing issuance of a building permit for
Frank's Nursery, on Lot 1, Block 1, Apple Valley Retail 2nd
Addition, with conditions as recommended by the Planning
Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Erickson, adopting Resolution No.
1992-97 approving a Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor
Display and Sales for Frank's Nursery on Lot 1, Block 1,
Apple Valley Retail 2nd Addition, with conditions as
recommended by the Planning Commission, and painting the
decorative security fence red. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Erickson, adopting Resolution No.
1992-98 receiving the preliminary engineering report on
Project 92-378, Apple Valley Retail 2nd Addition Utility and
Streetscape Improvements, as revised with parking lot costs,
and setting a public hearing on it at 8:00 p.m. on May 14,
1992. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No.
1992-99 directing the Engineer to prepare plans and
specifications for Project 92-378. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O.
Ms. McMonigal reviewed the Planning Commission report on Morningview MORNINGVIEW
7th Addition proposed'for the area south of 157th Street and west of 7TH ADDITION
Cedar Avenue. It will contain 88 fourplex units in 22 buildings.
A model home is proposed with occupancy subject to filing of the final plat.
Councilmember Erickson asked what will happen with the vacant corner at 160th and
Cedar? Ms. McMonigal said utilities and street access will be provided for the
property and the Planning Department will work with the owner to find an
appropriate use, Additional housing units could be constructed on the site.
Condemnation, by the County, for 160th Street right-of-way is proceeding and the
property owner will probably not proceed with any development until that process
is complete,
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Dakota County, Minnesota
April 23, 1992
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MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No.
1992-100 approving the preliminary plat of Morningview 7th
Addition with conditions as recommended by the Planning
Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
RES. 1992-100
MORNINGVIEW 7
PRELIM. PLAT
RES. 1992-101
MORNINGVIEW 7
BLDG. PERMIT
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, adopting Resolution No.
1992-101 authorizing issuance of a building permit for 22
fourplexes in Morningview 7th Addition, including a permit
for a model on Lots 1-4, Block 1, with conditions as recom-
mended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Erickson, adopting Resolution No.
1992-102 receiving the preliminary engineering report for
Project 92-387, Morningview 7th Addition Utility and Street
Improvements, and setting a public hearing on it at 8:00
p.m. on May 14, 1992. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
RES. 1992-102
SET HEARING
PROJ. 92-387
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, adopting Resolution No.
1992-103 directing the Engineer to prepare plans and
specifications for Project 92-387. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
RES. 1992-103
PLANS & SPECS.
PROJ, 92-387
Mr. Welsch reviewed the Planning Commission report on a proposed VINGE TILE
office/warehouse building, at 6915 West 146th Street, for Vinge Tile. BUILDING
It will require a variance to allow parking up to the west property
line and cross parking easements with Al's Cabinets, on Lot 5. Covenants will
be filed on Lots 3 and 4 to assure traffic circulation around both buildings.
MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No.
1992-104 authorizing issuance of a building permit for Vinge
Office/Warehouse on Lot 4, Block 1, Apple Valley Industrial
Park 2nd Addition Replat, and granting a parking variance
for Lots 4 and 5, with conditions, as recommended by the
Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
RES. 1992-104
VINGE TILE
BLDG. PERMIT
& VARIANCE
Mr. Melena reviewed his memo dated April 20, 1992, reporting on 1992 1992 BUDGET
budget expenditures and local government aid. The legislature approved
a tax bill that keeps local government aid in tact for 1992, but makes local
government purchases subject to the 6.5 percent sales tax effective June 1, 1992.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, accepting the April 20,
1992, Administrator's report on the 1992 budget and local
government aid. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
ACCEPT BUDGET
LGA REPORT
The Council received the Public Works Director's memo dated April 8,
1992, concerning parking problems in Baldwin Circle and on Baldwin
Drive caused by users of park facilities. Residents were present to
express support for restricting parking in the area.
BALDWIN CIR.
& DR. PARKING
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Dakota County, Minnesota
April 23, 1992
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MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No.
1992-105 establishing "no parking" regulations on the north
side of Baldwin Drive, between Garden View Drive and Hope-
well Lane, and in Baldwin Circle from May through August,
between 5:00 and 9:00 p.m; and directing Staff to work with
Valley Athletic Association to encourage use of school
parking lots for its activities. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0o
RES. 1992-105
BALDWIN CIR.
& DR. PARKING
RESTRICTIONS
Mr. Johnson reviewed the memo dated April 14, 1992, concerning use of NEIGHBORHOOD
neighborhood parks in 1992 for youth athletic programs. He noted that PARK USAGE
Greening Park, one of'the parks proposed to be used again, is unique
because it is surrounded almost entirely by homes. Neighbors from that area
were present to speak about their concerns.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, authorizing use of the
following neighborhood parks for youth athletic programs
during 1992, as requested in the Recreation Supervisor's
memo dated April 14, 1992: Delaney, Duchess, Faith, Fred J.
Largen, Galaxie, Greening, Greenleaf, Huntington, Longridge,
Moeller, Redwood South, Tintah and Wildwood.
NEIGHBORHOOD
PARK USAGE
IN 1992
Rob Grady, 857 Greening Drive, said his house faces the only entrance to Greening
Park and his driveway is used as a turnaround for vehicles. Cars are parked on
both sides of the street when games are going on in the park. If the use is
allowed, he would like some type of parking restriction and games scheduled so
they don't overlap or use of the park limited to one night a week.
Councilmember Goodwin said he has worked with Mr. Johnson and the VAA to find
play fields and everything reasonably available is being used. There may not
have been as much coordination by VAA as there should have been, in the past, and
they may be able to use fields more creatively. There is a tremendous need for
space and the only way out may be a bond issue; meanwhile, there should be some
scheduling coordinatien.
John Hoagberg, of VAA, said they would prefer not using Greening Park or any
neighborhood parks, but there is a need. He cited statistics on the number of
children enrolled in programs.
Lane Allen, VAA Soccer Commissioner, said their intention now is to use Greening
only on an emergency basis for make-up games or if other fields are flooded.
They will be making better use of school fields this year.
Denise Louis, 893 Golding Lane, said last year there were three games a night,
five nights a week, in Greening Park. They create excessive noise, including
coaches shouting at players, and litter.
Nancy Grady, 857 Greening Drive, said Mr. Allen only deals with "in-house" soccer
teams and she understands "traveling" teams intend to use Greening Park.
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April 23, 1992
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MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Humphrey, amending the foregoing
motion by allowing Greening Park to be used on an emergency
basis only'for youth athletic programs and not regularly
scheduled games. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
AMEND MOTION
LIMIT GREENING
PARK USAGE
Councilmember Goodwin asked how many soccer fields are in neighborhood parks? Mr.
Johnson said there are 13 fields.
Vote was taken on the motion as amended. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Erickson, setting a hearing at 8:00
p.m. on May 14, 1992, to determine whether the excavation
permit issued to Mathias Fischer, Richard Snyder and Ramona
Snyder for Adelman/Fischer 1st Addition property shall be
revoked and authorizing sending notice of the hearing to the
affected individuals. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
SET HEARING
REVOKE FISCHER
EXCAVATION
PERMIT
MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Erickson, scheduling an information SPACE NEEDS
meeting on municipal space needs during the regular meeting MEETING
of May 14, 1992, at 8:00 p.m. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
The Council meeting was recessed at 10:39 p.m. for the purpose of EDA MEETING
conducting an Economic Development Authority meeting. Following the
Economic Development Authority meeting the Council meeting reconvened at 11:10 p.m.
The Council received Mr. Welsch's memo dated April 22, 1992, concern-
ing conditional use permits for outdoor display and storage. Mr.
Welsch explained the procedures now being followed and reasons such
controls have been necessary as described in the memo.
CONDITIONAL
PERMITS
TABLE C.U.P.
ALTERNATIVES
MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Humphrey, tabling consideration of
conditional use permit alternatives until May 14, 1992.
Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Mr. Melena reported on a meeting he and Gouncilmember Humphrey had PARK & RIDE
with Beverly Miller, of the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority. They UPDATE
advised her that the City is ready to proceed with the Cedar Knolls
park and ride June 1st and asked if the MVTA can participate. She said the RTB
believes the 200 space lot proposed by the City is too small and would like to
have 350 to 400 spaces. They advised her that there is additional land the RTB
could acquire to expand the lot. They also discussed a downtown park and ride
site with Ms. Miller.
Mr. Melena also advised the Council that HRA development of the townhouse portion
of the Cedar Knolls site is proceeding as proposed.
Councilmember Humphrey said the MVTA will be making some route changes in June to
use Cedar Avenue instead of Galaxie Avenue. Christus Victor Church parking lot
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Dakota County, Minnesota
April 23, 1992
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will then be used as a park and ride site. Other changes are being proposed on
County Road 42 routes and provisions for transportation to the mega mall. As
information becomes available, he will advise the Council.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, adopting Resolution No.
1992-106 reappointing Jeannine Churchill and Karen Edgeton
to the Planning Commission for terms expiring March 1, 1995.
Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0 (Humphrey Abstained).
RES. 1992-106
PLANNING COM.
REAPPOINTMENTS
CLAIMS & BILLS
MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, to pay the claims and
bills, check register dated April 15, 1992, in the amount of
$3,552,185.35, and check register dated April 22, 1992, in
the amount of $2,1571684.15. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 o'clock p.m.