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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/14/1992CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota May 14, 1992 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held May 14th, 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, Public Works Director Gretz, City Planner Kelley, Police Chief Rivers, Assistant to Administrator Weldon and Community Development Director Welsch. Mayor Holton called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. The Councilmembers and everyone in attendance took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Erickson, approving the agenda for tonight's meeting as amended. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. APPROVE AGENDA Police Chief Rivers introduced Minneapolis Police Chief John Laux SODERHOLM MPLS who presented an Award of Merit to Officer Todd Soderholm. The award CHIEF'S AWARD was given in recognition of his assistance to Minneapolis Officer Steve Hanson while off-duty on March 26, 1992. His cooperation resulted in several arrests and Chief Laux thanked him for the law enforcement assistance. Police Chief Rivers described the 1992 summer safety belt campaign to increase safety belt use. The goal of the program is to increase usage to 70 percent in the State of Minnesota. SAFETY BELT CAMPAIGN RES. 1992-107 BUCKLE DOWN SUMMER MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Sterling, adopting Resolution No. 1992-107 declaring May 4 through September 9, 1992, "Buckle Down Summer" and encouraging alt citizens to "buckle up" today and every day. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Mayor Holton introduced James Boesen, Principal of Apple Valley High AVHS COMMUNITY School. Mr. Boesen described three national awards which the School CELEBRATION has received during the past year. To thank the community for its support during the past 15 years, the School is hosting an ice cream social on May 27, 1992, at 6:30 p.m., and band concert at 7:30 p.m. on the School Campus. MOTION: of Sterling,.seconded by Erickson, proclaiming May 27th, 1992, as "Apple Valley High School Recognition Day" and encouraging citizens to attend the community celebration on the School Campus. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. PROGLAIM AVHS RECOGNITION Mayor Holton introduced Nathan Milander and Matthew Jonas who recently EAGLE SCOUT attained the rank of Eagle Scout. Nathan described his project which PRESENTATIONS involved constructing 20 bluebird houses and placing them in City parks. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota May 14, 1992 Page 2 Matthew described his project for the B. Robert Lewis House. He produced children's stories on cassette tapes for use at the home. About 15 scouts participated in the project; reading and doing sound effects for the tapes. Mayor Holton presented eagle prints to each of the scouts and congratulated them on completing the projects. Mayor Holton asked if anyone 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. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, moving consideration of the Eastview pressbox variance to the regular agenda and approving all remaining items on the consent agenda. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of April 23rd, 1992, as written. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. APR. 23, 1992 MINUTES RES. 1992-1 D.A.R.E. DONATION MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1992-108 accepting, with thanks, the donation of $745.00 from various donors for use by the Police Department D.A.R.E. Program. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1992-109 accepting, with thanks, the donation of $200.00 from Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates for use by the Parks & Recreation Department. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. RES. 1992-109 BRA PARK & REC. DONATION MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1992-110 accepting, with thanks, the donation of $500.00 from Rosemount Area Athletic Association toward making improvements on Eastview Athletic Complex Soccer Field ~'C". Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. RES. 1992-110 RAAA EASTVIEW DONATION MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1992-111 accepting, with thanks, the donation of $225.00 from Shamrock Casino Tours for use by the Parks & Recreation Department. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. RES. 1992-111 SHAMROCK TOURS P & R DONATION MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving use of streets for American Legion Post 1776's Memorial Day Procession to Apple Grove Park, on May 25, 1992, from 10:15 to 11:00 a.m., as requested in their letter dated April 23, 1992, and recommended by the Police Chief. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. LEGION MEM. DAY PROCESSION CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota May 14, 1992 Page 3 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving an agreement with MinnComm Paging for Police Department paging, under Hennepin County Purchasing Contract No. 2072R1-201, effective June 1, 1992, as recommended in the Police Chief's memo dated May 8, 1992, and includes discontinuance of Hennepin County Medical Center's use of the Palomino water reservoir. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1992-112 approving a cooperative agreement with the Office of Drug Policy in the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for funding of $9,300, to be matched by $3,200 of City funds, for a Cedar Knolls Community Oriented Policing Project during May 18 through September 7, 1992, and authorizing Police Captain Cook to execute the necessary documents. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving the ALF Ambulance 1993 proposed budget with total expenses of $850,494 and a City subsidy of $.70 per capita. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1992-113 approving transfer of accrued interest from the City Reserve Fund to the Project Reserve Fund for the Apple Valley Villa Housing Development Revenue Refunding Bonds, subject to payment of fees. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving the sale of Lot 4, Block 1, Forest Point, by Dakota County for non-payment of taxes. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving issuance, by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, of temporary on- sale liquor licenses to the Minnesota Zoo for use on June 5th, 19th, 26th and 27th, 1992. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving issuance of a temporary on-sale 3.2 beer license to American Legion Post 1776 for use on May 30th and 31st, 1992, at Eastview Athletic Complex. Ayes ~ 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving issuance of temporary on-sale 3.2 beer licenses to Midwest Sports Events, Inc., for use on June 6th and 7th, 1992; and on July llth and 12th, 1992, at Eastview Athletic Complex. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MINNCOMM PAGING AGREEMENT RES. 1992~112 CEDAR KNOLLS POLICE GRANT AGREEMENT ALFAMBULANCE 1993 BUDGET RES. 1992-113 A.V. VILLA BOND INTEREST TRANSFER FOREST POINT TAX F.F. SALE ZOO TEMPORARY LIQUOR LIC. LEGION TEMP. BEER LICENSE MIDWEST SPORTS TEMPORARY BEER LICENSES CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota May 14, 1992 Page 4 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, granting a variance to Grace Lutheran Church, 7800 County Road 42, to allow a second free-standing sign as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 ~ Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving a Special Use Permit for Fabian Seafood for temporary outdoor sales at George's Market, 220 County Road 42, for one year. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving a Special Use Permit for Von Hanson's Meat Market, 7533 West 148th Street, for temporary outdoor sales from May 1st through October 1st, 1992. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1992-114 reauthorizing the final plat of Cobblestones 2nd Addition (replat of part of Cobblestones II), subject to installation of separate water and sewer services for each lot and dwelling unit, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving issuance of an excavation permit for Oxford Hollow site grading. Ayes - 5 - Nays ~ O. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1992-115 awarding the contract for Project 92-242, 127th Street Widening Galaxie to Cedar, to McNamara Contracting, the low bidder, in the amount of $133,776.50. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1992-116 awarding the contract for Project 92-383, Oxford Hollow Utility Improvements, to Volk Sewer & Water, the low bidder, in the amount of $89,290.50. Ayes - 5 - Nays -'0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1992-117 approving plans and specifications for Project 92- 389, Pilot Knob Estates 9th Addition Utility Improvements, and authorizing advertising for bids to be received at 2:00 p.m. on June 4, 1992. Ayes - 5 - Nays ~ 0. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, receiving the Fire Department's Annual Report for ths year 1991. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. SIGN VARIANCE GRACE CHURCH SPECIAL USE FABIAN SEAFOOD SPECIAL USE VON HANSON'S RES. 1992-114 COBBLESTONES 2ND FINAL PLAT OXFORD GRADING PERMIT RES. 1992-115 AWARD CONTRACT PROJ. 92-242 RES. 1992-116 AWARD CONTRACT PROJ. 92-383 RES. 1992-117 TAKE BIDS PROJ. 92-389 FIRE DEPT. ANNUAL REPORT CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota May 14, 1992 Page 5 MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving hiring the seasonal employees as listed in the Personnel Director's memo dated May 14, 1992. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. HIRE SEASONAL EMPLOYEES DISMISS SEASNL EMPLOYEE MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, confirming the action taken to dismiss Daniel Beech from employment effective May 1, 1992, as described in the Personnel Director's memo dated May 14, 1992. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Goodwin asked to review the variance request for acom- EASTVIEW bination pressbox and concession stand at Eastview. He expressed ~RESSBOX concern that it might take up too much seating and be too close to the road. Initially, it was proposed to build part of it into the side of the hill. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, granting a setback variance to construct a combination pressbox and concession stand at Eastview Soccer Field to within 24 feet of Johnny Cake Ridge Road, as recommended by the Planning Commission, subject to review of the location by Councilmember Goodwin and the Parks & Recreation Director. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. EASTVIEW PRESSBOX SET- BACK VARIANCE Police Chief Rivers introduced Mary Montagne, Chemical Health Project DAP COMMIFNITY Coordinator for Dakota Alliance for Prevention. Ms. Montagne des- PARTNERSHIP cribed the five-year community partnership grant project for substance GRANT PROJECT abuse prevention which is being implemented. It will be carried out by a policy group of 25 representatives from throughout the County. Of these representatives, 15 will be from cities and she asked the Council for a nominee representing Apple Valley. The Mayor asked the press to publicize the position and said the Council could make the nomination at its meeting of May 28, 1992. Mayor Holton called the public hearing to order at 8:29 p.m. to con- PUBLIC HF2kRING sider Project 92-378, Apple Valley Retail 2nd Addition Improvements, PROJ. 92-378 and noted receipt of the affidavit of publication of the hearing AV RETAIL 2ND notice. Mr. Gordon reviewed the preliminary engineering report dated April 16, 1992, for the utility and streetscape improvements. Storm sewer and utilities would be constructed in the parking lot and the entire parking lot installed with all curb and islands. The Frank's Nursery portion only of the parking lot would have both lifts of bituminous. The Council received the City Administrator's memo dated May 14, 1992, and Mr. Melena noted the City Attorney has advised that parking lot improvements cannot be installed by public contract. The property is within a tax increment district and those funds can be used for the parking lot. For the next meeting, an agreement will be prepared to provide for assessing the utility and streetscape improvements and allowing use of tax increment financing, on a 75/25 basis. 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 8:37 p.m. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota May 14, 1992 Page 6 MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Sterling, adopting Resolution No. RES. 1992-118 1992-118 ordering installation of Project 92-378, Apple ORDER PROJ. Valley Retail 2nd Addition Utility and Streetscape 92-378 Improvements. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. Mayor Holton called the public hearing to order at 8:38 p.m. to con- PUBLIC HEARING sider Project 92-387, Morningview 7th Addition Utility and Street PROJ. 92-387 Improvements, and noted receipt of the affidavit of publication of MORNINGVIEW 7 the hearing notice. Mr. Gordon reviewed the preliminary engineering report dated April 15, 1992, and said the project includes sewer and water stubs to property at the corner of 160th and Cedar for future development. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the audience. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 8:42 p.m. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1992-119 ordering installation of Project 92-387, Morning- view 7th Addition Utility and Street Improvements. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. RES. 1992-119 ORDER PROJ. 92-387 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1992-120 approving plans and specifications for Project 92- 387 and authorizing advertising for bids to be received at 2:00 p.m. on June 11, 1992. Ayes ~ 5 - Nays - 0. RES. 1992-120 TAKE BIDS PROJ. 92-3 Mr. Gretz described the terms of the excavation/grading permit issued FISCHER 1ST July 18, 1991, by Resolution No. 1991-160, for Fischer 1st Addition, EXCAVATION on the Adelmann property at the northeast corner of 140th and Galaxie. AMENDMENT In October of 1991, Mr. Fischer was notified that the excavation was deeper than permitted and, again, in April 1992, he was notified of the violation. Mr. Fischer has now submitted a letter requesting an amendment to the permit allowing excavation on the eastern 475 feet of the property. Restoration would begin on October 15, 1992, with completion prior to December 31, 1992. Mayor Holton said he has discussed the amendment with Mr. Fischer and would support it because it will minimize disruption to the adjoining residents. noted a correction in the letter which should state "western 825' feet" and "eastern 475 feet". MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1992-126 amending the excavation permit for Fischer 1st Addition, issued by Resolution No. 1991-160, to allow removal of material in the eastern 475 feet of the 20 acres, as described in the letter received May 11, 1992, subject to receipt of an amended $250,000 bond guaranteeing compliance prior to issuance of the amended permit. RES. 1992-126 AMEND FISCHER 1ST ADDITION EXCAVATE PERMT Councilmember Erickson said he agrees with the amendment because of the December 31, 1992, completion date; but asked how it can be assured? Mr. Sheldon said the requirement for a bond provides a means to complete the work. If the work is not completed, the City can make a claim on the bond or another amendment could be requested by Mr. Fischer. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota May 14, 1992 Page 7 Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 5 ~ Nays - 0. Mayor Holton opened the hearing, at 8:53 p.m., to consider revocation of the excavation permit issued for Fischer 1st Addition, Resolution No. 1991-160. Based on the Council's action to amend the permit, Mr. Sheldon advised that the hearing be continued until the next meeting and action held pending receipt of the amended bond. REVOCATION HEARING FISCHER 1ST EXCAVATE PERMT CONTINUE FISCHER HEARING MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Goodwin, continuing the revocation hearing for Fischer 1st Addition excavation permit until May 28, 1992. Ayes ~ 5 - Nays - 0. Mayor Holton described past studies conducted to try and project POLICE future space needed for Police Department functions and City offices. FACILITY A task force, consisting of Councilmember Humphrey, Police Chief ALTERNATIVES Rivers and the Mayor, was formed earlier this year to consider alternatives. They reviewed past studies, toured other facilities, and have now come up with three options: add space to the current City Hall; buy and renovate the Commons II office building; build a separate new police facility on City owned land at 147th and Galaxie. Of the options, Mayor Holton preferred to build on the existing City Hall site due to cost saving and the ability to keep Police and Administration functions on one site. Councilmember Humphrey preferred the option of buying and renovating the Commons II building. Police Chief Rivers preferred the site at 147th and Galaxie because it has better access to major streets and the downtown area. Mayor Holton and Councilmember Humphrey both rated the 147th and Galaxie site as their second choice. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, approving the task force option of building a new police facility on City-owned land at 147th and Galaxie and directing Staff to work with Cording-Natwick-Hilbert Architects to prepare plans and specifications for the building with the design to allow for eventual expansion and construction of City Hall space.. BUILD POLICE FACILITY 147TH & GALAXIE Councilmember Humphrey asked to have a presentation of the options before voting on the motion. Mr. Welsch described each of the options outlined in his memo dated May 11, 1992. His report was based on information gathered by the task force. He showed locations of the three sites considered and advantages and disadvantages of each. Councilmember Humphrey commented on the opportunity to acquire the Commons II building. It is larger space than is needed, but would meet immediate needs, provide for expansion, and allow for social service Opportunities. He reviewed projected cash flow and described how the building could pay for itself. Councilmember Erickson asked if the possibility of building a free-standing police facility on the current site was addressed? Councilmember Humphrey said CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota May 14, 1992 Page 8 expansion on this sits can be either free-standing or an addition. His concern is what can be done to remodel the existing building. The Commons II building is designed to be retrofitted every five to ten years as tenants move in and out. This building is not. Councilmember Sterling expressed concern about making the cash flow work to acquire the Commons II building. Selling the existing building and the three acres at 147th and Galaxie and renting out excess space in the Commons II building may be more risk than the City should take. Councilmember Goodwin said two separate issues are involved in the report; where should the building be located and how many square feet are needed. The approximately 20,000 square feet proposed for a police facility is reasonable. Acquisition of the Commons II building is a policy issue and he would prefer to see it stay as a private office building. He does not believe the current site should be the final choice for a long term City Hall, but it could last for another ten years if the Police Department is moved. Gene Pedersen, 12910 Hamlet Avenue, asked if the value of selling the existing building and the property at 147th and Galaxie has been calculated into the options? Mayor Holton said yes. Leona Fink, 7800 Whitney Drive, commented on the need for a senior citizens center in the City. Mayor Holton said that is a potential future use for the existing building. Councilmember Goodwin said even though building at the 147th and Galaxie site is not everyone's first choice; it appears to be everyone's second choice. Councilmember Sterling noted that it is the Police Chief's first choice. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes ~ 4 - Nays - 0 (Humphrey Abstained). Mr. Kelley reviewed the Planning Commission report on redevelopment CLARK/AMOCO of the southwest corner of 147th and Cedar for an Amoco service REDEVELOPMENT station and car wash. A clarification to the report is that const- 147TH & CEDAR ruction of an eight-foot wide concrete sidewalk along Cedar Avenue from 147th Street to County Road 42 will be required. Amoco has agreed to use brick with a reddish brown color on the building. A hearing to vacate part of Glenda Drive and shift the alignment is set for May 28, 1992. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Erickson, adopting Resolution No. 1992-121 approving the preliminary plat of Amoco Ultimate (replat of Lot 4, Block 2, Valley Commercial Park 1st Addition) with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission and acceptance of a special assessment for an eight-foot wide sidewalk along Cedar Avenue from 147th Street to County Road 42. RES. 1992-121 AMOCO ULTIMATE PRELIM. PLAT Councilmember Sterling asked when the sidewalk will be constructed? Mr. Melena said it could be done this summer. The estimated cost is $13,000. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota May 14, 1992 Page 9 Mr. Melena asked what will happen to the old Amece building at 147th and Glenda? Allan Czanstkowski, of Amoco, said it will be demolished as part of the building permit for a new building. Amoco is willing to pay for the sidewalk along its property and was not aware it would have to pay for the entire length of side-walk. Mr. Melena said this is part of the trade-off for vacating Glenda Drive. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes ~ 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Sterling, adopting Resolution No. 1992-122 authorizing issuance of a building permit and setback variances for Amoco Service Station and Gar Wash, on Lot 1, Block 1, Amoco Ultimate, with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission and demolition of the building on the southwest corner of 147th Street and Glenda. RES. 1992-122 AMOCO VARIANCE & BLDG. PERMIT Mayor Holton said he would prefer a blue band around the canopy to tie the appearance into the shopping center. Mr. Czanstkowski said Amoco's management would not authorize such a change. Mr. Melena asked why the Eden Prairie store has a mansard roof? Mr. Czanstkowski said it was several years in the planning and was part of a planned development. Any more changes to this building would drive the cost up to the point where it would not be economically feasible. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1992-123 approving a Conditional Use Permit for Motor Fuel Sales and Car Wash for Amoco on Lot 1, Block 1, Amoco Ultimate, with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. RES. 1992-123 AMOCO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RES. 1992-124 SET HEARING PROJ. 92-390 RES. 1992-125 PLANS & SPECS. PROJ. 92-390 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Sterling, adopting Resolution No. 1992-124 receiving the preliminary engineering report on Project 92-390, Amoco Street and Streetscape Improvements, as revised with sidewalk along Cedar Avenue from 147th Street to County Road 42, and setting a public hearing ~n it at 8:00 p.m. on June 9, 1992. Ayes - 5 ~ Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1992-125 directing the Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for Project 92-390. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Police Chief Rivers reviewed his memo dated May 11, 1992, concerning SOBRIETY a plan to implement roadside sobriety checkpoints within the next few CHECKPOINTS months. In order to maintain confidentiality, the plan was distri- buted only to the Council. At a date closer to actual implementation, members of the press and city Attorney's office will be invited to view the operation. The cost is expected to be $3,000; mostly for signage which can be reused. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota May 14, 1992 Page 10 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, authorizing the expen- diture of up to $2,000.00 from the contingency fund to purchase signage for the roadside sobriety checkpoint program. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. PURCHASE SIGNS FOR CHECKPOINT MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Sterling, approving the roadside sobriety checkpoint plan as submitted by the Police Chief and described in his memo dated May 11, 1992. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. SOBRIETY CHECK POINT PLAN The Council meeting was recessed at 10:54 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 11:15 p.m. Councilmember Humphrey advised the Council that the Minnesota Valley MVTA SERVICE Transit Authority will be expanding service this summer including UPDATE a route to the airport, off-peak service to Burnsville Shopping Center via a shuttle from Rosemount through Apple Valley and shuttles to downtown Minneapolis and the Megamall. This move to expand service will have the effect of partially "unfeathering" the transit tax rate and slightly increasing taxes in the MVTA cities. He asked that a resolution supporting such service be prepared for consideration at the May 28, 1992, meeting. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, to pay the claims and bills, check register dated April 29, 1992, in the amount of $2,249,767.28; check register dated May 6, 1992, in the amount of $394,185.18; and check register dated May 13, 1992, in the amount of $3,055,947.42. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. CLAIMS & BILLS MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Sterling, to adjourn. Ayes ~ 5 - Nays ~ 0. The meeting was adjourned at 11:22 o'clock p.m.