HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/27/2013 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
June 27, 2013
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota,
held June 27, 2013, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., at Apple Valley Municipal Center.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Bergman, Goodwin, Grendahl, and Hooppaw.
ABSENT: Mayor Hamann-Roland.
City staff inembers present were: City Administrator Lawell, City Clerk Gackstetter, City
Attorney Dougherty, Parks and Recreation Director Bernstein, Public Works Director Blomstrom,
Associate City Planner Bodmer, Assistant City Administrator Grawe, Finance Director Hedberg,
City Planner Lovelace, City Engineer Manson, Community Development Director Nordquist,
Police Chief Rechtzigel, Police Captain Scott and Fire Chief Thompson.
Acting Mayor Goodwin called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Everyone took part in the Pledge
of Allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adding Item 4.Q — Set Special Informal
Meeting on July 11, 2013, at 5:00 p.m., to the consent agenda, and approving the
agenda for tonight's meeting, as amended. Ayes - 4- Nays - 0.
AUDIENCE
Acting Mayor Goodwin 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
Acting Mayor Goodwin asked if the Council or anyone in the audience wished to pull any item
from the consent agenda. There were no requests.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, approving all items on the consent agenda
with no exceptions. Ayes - 4- Nays - 0.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, approving the minutes of the regular meeting
of June 13, 2013, as written. Ayes - 4- Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, approving issuance of a lawful gambling
exempt permit, by the State Gambling Control Board, to Eastview Community
Foundation, for use on August 15, 2013, at 4854 Dominica Way, and waiving any
waiting period for State approval. Ayes - 4- Nays - 0
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MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, approving issuance of a new 2013 Fuel
Dispensing Facility Permit to Fuhr Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a PQD Food Stores, 14265
Essex Avenue, as described in the City Clerk's memo dated June 24, 2013. Ayes -
4-Nays-0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, approving issuance of a new 2013 Off-Sale
3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License to Fuhr Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a PQD Food Stores,
14265 Essex Avenue, as described in the City Clerk's memo dated June 24, 2013.
Ayes - 4- Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, approving issuance of a new 2013 License to
Sell Tobacco or Tobacco Products to Fuhr Enterprises, Inc., d1b/a PQD Food Store,
14265 Essex Avenue, as described in the City Clerk's memo dated June 24, 2013.
Ayes-4-Nays-0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, approving issuance of a 1 to 4 Day Temporary
On-Sale Liquor License to Beyond the Yellow Ribbon - Rosemount, by Minnesota
Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division, for use from 8:00 a.m. on July 13,
2013, to 12:00 a.m. on July 14, 2013, in the north parking lot at Bogart's/Apple
Place Bowl, 14917 Garrett Avenue, as described in the City Clerk's memo dated
June 24, 2013. Ayes - 4- Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, approving Resolution No. 2013-97 approving
nighttime hauling hours for Fischer Sand & Aggregate, LLP, for the Portland
Avenue bridge reconstruction project, and attaching conditions thereto. Ayes - 4-
Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, approving Resolution No. 2013-98 approving
nighttime hauling hours for Fischer Sand & Aggregate, LLP, for the County State
Aid Highway (CSAH) 42 resurfacing project, and attaching conditions thereto.
Ayes-4-Nays-0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, approving an Estoppel Certificate for The
Seasons at Apple Valley, 15359 Founders Lane, (Lot 1, Block 2, The Legacy of
Apple Valley) as attached to the Planner's memo dated June 27, 2013, and
authorizing the Acting Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents.
Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, adopting Resolution No. 2013-99 establishing
parking restrictions along Upper 139th Street W. between Glazier Court and Cedar
Avenue, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, and ordering
installation of the necessary signage. Ayes - 4- Nays - 0.
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MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, approving the release of financial guarantee
for Eagle Ridge Business Park, as described in the Community Development
Department Assistant's memo dated June 27, 2013. Ayes - 4- Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, authorizing the purchase of carpet, electrical
upgrade, and clerical work stations, at Central Maintenance Facility, as described in
the Public Works Supervisor's memo dated June 27, 2013. Ayes - 4- Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, authorizing the purchase of traffic signal
controller and cabinet for AV Project 2013-124, 147th Street W. and Galaxie
Avenue Signal Revisions, in the amount of $24,850.00, as described in the City
Engineer's memo dated June 27, 2013. Ayes - 4- Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, approving the Water Quality Improvement
Cost Share Program Agreement with Richard K. and Karen A. Morical, for
raingarden, at 116 Surrey Trail N., in an amount not to exceed $500.00, and
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4- Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, adopting Resolution No. 2013-100 approving
the Settlement Agreement and Release document for ponding easements on Lot 2,
Block 1, Hesli Addition, in the amount of $24,500.00, and authorizing the Mayor
and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents. Ayes - 4- Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, approving the Design Agreement with
K. Hovanian Homes of Minnesota, LLC, for design services relating to AV Project
2013-149, Quarry Ponds, in the amount of $75,000.00, and authorizing the Mayor
and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4- Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, approving the Design Agreement with
Keyland Homes, Inc., for design services relating to AV Project 2013-149, Quarry
Ponds, in the amount of $35,000.00, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
sign the same. Ayes - 4- Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, approving the contract for AV Project 2013-
124, Signal Modifications at 147th Street W. and Galaxie Avenue, with Killmer
Electric Co., Inc., in the amount of $17,750.00, and authorizing the Mayor and City
Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4- Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, adopting Resolution No. 2013-101 awarding
the contract for AV Project 2013-107, Micro Surfacing, to Astech Corporation, the
lowest responsible bidder, in the total amount of $654,436.00. Ayes - 4- Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, adopting Resolution No. 2013-102 awarding
the contract for AV Project 2013-145, Modular Tennis Court Surface, to C& C
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Courts, Inc., d/b/a Sport Court MN, the lowest responsible bidder, in the total
amount of $106,713.00. Ayes - 4- Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, accepting AV Project 2013-131, 2013 Sealing
of Decorative Concrete and Block Retaining Walls, as complete and authorizing
final payment on the agreement with Budget Sandblasting & Painting, Inc., in the
amount of $8,080.00. Ayes - 4- Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, accepting AV Project 2013-123, 2013 Farquar
Lake Weed Harvesting, as complete and authorizing final payment on the
Agreement with Midwest Weed Harvesting, Inc., in the amount of $12,379.20, as
described in the Natural Resources Coordinator's memo dated June 27, 2013. Ayes
-4-Nays-0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, approving hiring the seasonal employee and
promotion of employee, as listed in the Personnel Report dated June 27, 2013.
Ayes-4-Nays-0
END CONSENT AGENDA
ACCESSORY BUILDING VARIANCE
Ms. Bodmer reviewed the petitioner's request for a 49 ft. "SH" (Shoreland) setback variance and a
15 ft. side yard setback variance to construct a 24 ft. x 16 ft. water-oriented accessory building at
4869 Dominica Way W., adjacent to Farquar Lake. She also recapped discussion held by the
Planning Commission.
Discussion followed.
Councilmember Bergman stated additional facts have been discovered since the Planning
Commission's review.
Councilmember Grendahl suggested the Planning Commission revisit the matter if there is new
information.
Mr. Pascal Dalseth, 4869 Dominca Way W., presented pictures of the site. He stated that without
the side yard variance, a mature oak tree and an established raingarden would be negatively
impacted.
Discussion continued.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, tabling the Resolution regarding a 15 ft. side
yard setback variance on Lot 1, Block 1, Hesli Addition (4869 Dominica Way W.)
to allow construction of a 24 ft. x 16 ft. water-oriented accessory building, until
further consideration by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 4- Nays - 0.
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MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, adopting Resolution No. 2013-103 approving
a 49 ft. "SH" (Shoreland) setback variance on Lot 1, Block 1, Hesli Addition (4869
Dominica Way W.) to allow construction of a 24 ft. x 16 ft. water-oriented
accessory building, with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Ayes-4-Nays-0.
STAFF COMMUNICATION
Mr. Lawell announced the a.nnual Drinking Water Report is now available on the City's website.
Mr. Blomstrom gave an update on various road construction projects.
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, approving the calendar of upcoming events as
included in the City Clerk's memo dated June 24, 2013, and noting that each event
listed is hereby deemed a Special Meeting of the City Council. Ayes - 4- Nays - 0.
CLAIMS AND BILLS
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, to pay the claims and bills, check registers
dated June 20, 2013, in the amount of $2,048,154.31; and June 27, 2013 in the
amount of $892,072.14. Ayes - 4- Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, to adjourn. Ayes - 4- Nays - 0.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:41 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Pam.c�A-9F'�i a c.IPA`��
Pamela J. Ga stetter, City Clerk
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