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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/10/1992CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 10, 1992 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held December 10th, 1992, at 8:00 o'clock p.m. at Apple Valley City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Holton; Councilmembers Erickson, Goodwin attended at 8:08 p.m., Humphrey, and Sterling. ABSENT: None. City staff members present were: City Administrator Melena, City Clerk Mueller, City Attorney Sheldon, City Engineer Gordon, Administrative Intern Bail, Finance Director Ballenger, Police Captain Erickson, Public Works Director Gretz, Parks & Recreation Director Johnson, City Planner Kelley, Assistant to City Administrator Weldon and Community Development Director Welsch. Mayor Holton called the meeting to order at 8:06 p.m. The Councilmembers and everyone in attendance took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, approving the agenda for tonight's meeting as amended. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. APPROVE AGENDA AUDIENCE DISC. 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. (Councilmember Goodwin attended during this time.) MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, moving consideration of the minutes, donation from Legion Post 1776 and variance at 12245 Safari Pass to the regular agenda and approving all remaining items on the consent agenda. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA RES. 1992-306 DARE DONATION RES. 1992-307 FIRE DONATION ZOO TEMPORARY LIQUOR LICENSE 1993 OFF-SALE BEER LICENSES CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1992-306 accepting, with thanks, the donation of $100.00 toward the Police Department D.A.R.E. Program from Williams Pipe Line Company. Ayes ~ 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1992-307 accepting, with thanks, the donation of $250.00 for use by the Fire Department from Williams Pipe Line Company. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving issuance of a temporary on-sale liquor license to the Minnesota Zoological Garden by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for use on January 22, 1993. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving renewal and issuance of 1993 off-sale nonintoxicating malt liquor licenses to: Andy's Market, Brooks Food Market, Rainbow Foods, Kayo Oil Co., PDQ Food Stores, SuperAmerica and Cub Foods. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 10, 1992 Page 2 MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving Agreements relating to Paying Agency, Registrar and Transfer Agency for 1992 G.O. Refunding Bonds, Series A, B and C, with First Trust National Association and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving a Stipulation for Settlement and Partial Order and Partial Judgment for Acquisition of a Drainage Easement on Robert, Richard and John Fischer Property south of County Road 42 in Section 34. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1992-308 approving the 1993 application for Community Development Block Grant Funding, in the amount of $108,800.00, for continuation of the Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund. Ayes - 5 - Nays ~ 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1992-309 awarding the purchase of a Standby Diesel Generator for Nordic Booster Station to Ziegler Power Systems, the low bidder, in the amount of $85,245.80. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1992-310 awarding the purchase of an Articulated Bi- Directional Tractor for Parks Maintenance, to Carlson Tractor & Equipment, the low bidder, with options as recommended in the memo dated December 7, 1992, in the net amount of $51,143.68. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1992-311 approving specifications for Project 92-392, Deep Well No. 15 Pumping Facility, and authorizing advertising for bids to be received at 2:00 p.m. on January 7, 1993. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Erickson Construction, for Project 91-373, Fischer 1st Addition Utility and Street Improve- ments, in the amount of an additional $1,250.00. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Hydrocon, Inc., for Project 92-398B, Police Facility Utility Improvements, in the amount of a $3,842.50 deduction. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1992-312 ordering installation of Project 92-402, Summer- field Townhomes Utility Improvements. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. BOND PAYING AGENT AGRMTS, FISCHER EASE- MENT SETTLEMNT RES. 1992-308 1993 GDBC RLF APPLICATION RES. 1992-309 GENERATOR PURCHASE RES. 1992~310 PARKS TRACTOR PURCHASE RES. 1992-311 TAKE BIDS PROJ. 92-392 CHANGE ORDER 1 PROJ. 91-373 CHANGE ORDER 1 PROJ. 92-398B RES. 1992-3~ ORDER PROJ] 92-402 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 10, 1992 Page 3 MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1992-313 approving plans for Project 92-402, Summerfield Townhomes Utility Improvements, and directing installation by and approving Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Erickson Construction for Project 91-373, Fischer 1st Addition Improvements, in the amount of $50,203.10. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. RES. 1992-313 PROJ. 92-402 CHANGE ORDER 2 PROJ. 91-373 FINAL PAYMENT PROJ. 92-396 CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION EXPENDITURE FLEET MAINTNCE AMENDMENTS HIRE PART-TIME EMPLOYEES NOV. 24, 1992 MINUTES MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, accepting Project 92-396, Miscellaneous Pathways and Sidewalks, as final and authorizing final payment on the contract with Bituminous Consulting & Contracting in the amount of $5,925.79. Ayes 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving participation in child care assistance programs, which offer ten percent discounts to employees, and approving such agreements with Kindercare Learning Centers, Inc., and New Horizon Child Care, Inc., and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, authorizing an expenditure of $1,200.00 toward the cost of the annual employee winter recognition party as described in the Personnel Director's memo dated December 10, 1992. Ayes - 5 - Nays ~ 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving temporary reassignments of Dean Jacobson, to Fleet Maintenance Acting Foreman, and Michael Glewwe, to Fleet Maintenance Technical Specialist Mechanic, effective November 16, 1992, with 1992 and 1993 salaries as contained in the Personnel Report dated December 10, 1992. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving hiring the part- time and seasonal employees as listed in the Personnel Report dated December 10, 1992. Ayes - 5 - Nays ~ 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Sterling, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of November 24th, 1992, as corrected with time of adjournment at 8:29 p.m. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0 (Holton and Humphrey Abstained). Councilmember Sterling questioned the donation for a Senior Citizens' SR. CITIZENS' holiday party to the City and asked how the City is involved. Mr. HOLIDAY PARTY Johnson said the Parks & Recreation Department co-sponsors activities with School District 196 Community Education and this is one of the events. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 10, 1992 Page 4 MOTION: of Erickson,.seconded by Sterling, adopting Resolution No. 1992-314 accepting, with thanks, the donation of $1,000.00 toward the Senior Citizens Holiday Party from Apple Valley American Legion Post 1776. Ayes - 5 ~ Nays ~ O. RES. 1992-314 SR. CITIZEN PARTY DONATION Councilmember Sterling asked on what hardship the variance for a house VARIANCE at 12245 Safari Pass was based? Mr. Gretz said this house was moved 12245 SAFARI to the site and a subcontractor erroneously placed the foundation three feet from the west boundary instead of 20 feet. The building code allows the foundation to be three feet from the property line (with a variance) but the eave cannot extend to more than one-third of the required setback. Without a variance, the garage would have to be rebuilt. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, granting a setback variance to allow placement of a house at 12256 Safari Pass to within three feet of the west property line. subject to construction of a retaining wall or slope reconstruction and modifying the building to meet State Building Code, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 4 ~ Nays - 0 (Sterling Abstained). SETBACK VARIANCE 12245 SAFARI AUDIT LETTER & POLICIES PUBLIC HEARING 1993 BUDGET & TAX LEVY MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Goodwin, receiving Ernst & Young's management letter dated November 20, 1992, on the 1991 City Audit and approving the Investment Policy, Account Reconciliations and Capitalization Policy as described in the Finance Director's memo dated December 7th, 1992. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Mayor Holton called the public hearing to order at 8:13 p.m. to con- sider the 1993 budget and property tax levy and noted publication of the hearing notice as required. He asked for questions or comments from the public. Wilton Anderson, 5441 West 134th Street, read a statement concerning out of control government spending, in general, but commended the Council on holding the line on the City budget. He noted that his tax bill will increase because the valuation on his property has increased. He commented on his attendance at both the County and School District hearings and, in principle, agrees with eliminating state aids to make local government more accountable. Mr. Anderson asked that the $3,000,000 of excess funds available to the City be returned to taxpayers and not spent on capital projects or operating costs. If it cannot be returned, he suggested it be saved and only the interest spent. He also asked the City hold the line on fees and charges and noted his utility bill increased 12.1 percent this year. Mayor Holton said the Council is not proposing to spend the $3,000,000 now and he agrees the principal should be retained. He does not believe it should be returned directly to the taxpayers since is was accumulated over time and those living here now are not necessarily the ones who were here then. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 10, 1992 Page 5 Councilmember Erickson said City Staff played a key role in preparing the budget and making recommendations and should be thanked. The Council concurred. The Mayor noted that a letter dated December 2, 1992, from Raymond and Ruth Mardell, 14762 Endicott Way, opposing any tax increase was received. He asked for other questions or comments. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 8:26 p.m. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1992-315 approving 1993 City budgets totaling $19,020,184 of revenue and $18,861,818 of expenditures and of those amounts, General Fund revenue of $9,845,679 and expenditures of $9,845,474. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. RES. 1992-315 1993 BUDGETS RES. 1992-316 1992 TAX LEVY RES. 1992-317 1993 SEWER & WATER RATES MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Erickson, adopting Resolution No. 1992-316 approving the 1992 tax levy, collectible in 1993, consisting of $7,114,545 for General Purposes and $1,319,240 for Debt Purposes, for a total of $8,433,785. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1992-317 setting 1993 monthly sanitary sewer and water rates at $2.60 ($2.08 for mobile homes and apartments) plus consumption charges of $1.12 per thousand gallons for sewer; and $5.23 ($4.85 for mobile homes and apartments) plus consumption charges of $.68 per thousand gallons for water. Mr. Melena noted that the water rate has not changed and the sewer rate is a pass through charge to the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission whose rates increased eight percent. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Mayor Holton called the public hearing to order at 8:29 p.m. to con- PUBLIC HEARING sider amending and enlarging the Master Development District and noted DEV. DISTRICT receipt of the affidavit of publication of the hearing notice. Mr. AMENDMENTS Melena said areas shown in green on the map dated November 12, 1992, and attached to the Community Development Director's memo dated December 7, 1992, are proposed to be added to the district. This would make the areas eligible for rehabilitation assistance. The Development Program amendments specifically call out redevelopment purposes and authority to exercise HRA-type powers such as making loan funds available for mobile home park storm shelter construction. Councilmember Humphrey asked if the area bounded by 155th and 157th Streets and Cedar and Galaxie Avenues could also be added to the district? Mr. Melena said he believed so, but would need to verify it with legal counsel. The HRA indicated that if it were to buy the property, it could use its own authority to develop it, but adding the area to the City's district is not a problem. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 10, 1992 Page 6 The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the public. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 8:37 p.m. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1992-318 approving amendments relating to the Master Development District and Program including Enlargement and Designation as a Redevelopment Project and Program. RES. 1992-318 DEV. DISTRICT AMENDMENT Will Branning asked how often the Master Development District can be amended? Mr. Melena said, until the law changes, it can be amended any time. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, amending the foregoing AMEND Resolution No. 1992-318 by adding the area bounded by 155th RES. 1992-318 and 157th Streets, between Cedar and Galaxie Avenues, and identified as Planned Development No. 507 to the district. Councilmember Erickson asked what the benefit is of adding the area to the district? Mr. Melena said it would allow development assistance funds to be used in the area. This action does not change anything as far as tax increment financing is concerned; that requires separate action. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Mayor Holton called the public hearing to order at 8:38 p.m. to con- PUBLIC HEARING sider issuance of $2,935,000 Industrial Development Revenue Refunding KMART BOND Bonds (Kmart Project) and noted receipt of the affidavit of publication REFINANCING of the hearing notice. Mr. Melena reviewed Mr. O'Meara's letter dated December 8, 1992, describing the proposed bond refinancing for Kmart. The bonds were issued in 1982 and this issue refinances the remaining debt. In this type of transaction, the City only acts as a conduit and the bonds are not the responsibility of the City. Councilmember Sterling asked if the City loses anything by doing this transaction? Mr. Melena said no, all fees are paid by the issuer. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the public. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 8:40 p.m. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1992-319 authorizing and approving all documents, instru- ments and actions necessary for issuance, sale and delivery of $2,935,000 Industrial Development Revenue Refunding Bonds (Kmart Project) Series 1992. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. RES. 1992-319 $2,935,000 KMART BOND REFINANCING PUBLIC HEARING LIQUOR RENEWALS Mayor Holton called the public hearing to order at 8:40 p.m. to con- sider renewal applications for on-sale liquor; wine and beer licenses for 1993 and noted receipt of the affidavit of publication of the CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 10, 1992 Page 7 hearing notice. The City Clerk advised the Council that the applications were on file and issuance is subject to receiving necessary bond and insurance documents which are due by December 15, 1992. Draft resolutions have been prepared for the on-sale liquor and wine license renewals. On-sale beer licenses can be approved by motion. The applicants are as follows: On-sale intoxicating liquor & special license for Sunday liquor sales - 1. Rich Mgr., Inc., d/b/a Apple Place, at 14917 Garrett Avenue; 2. HALLADAY'S, INC., d/b/a R'Berry's, at 7721 West 147th Street; 3. Cedar Valley, Inc., d/b/a Apple Valley Greenstreets, at 7543 West 147th Street. Club on-sale intoxicating liquor & special license for Sunday liquor sales ~ 1. Apple Valley American Legion Post 1776, at 14521 Granada Drive. On-sale wine license - 1. C.I.A.O., Inc., d/b/a Broadway Station, at 15050 Cedar Avenue; 2. Jade Island Chinese Cuisine, Inc., d/b/a Jade Island, at 7534 West 149th Street. On-sale nonintoxicating malt liquor or beer - 1. C.I.A.O., Inc., d/b/a Broadway Station, at 15050 Cedar Avenue; 2. Godfather's Pizza, Inc., at 15101 Cedar Avenue; 3. Jade Island Chinese Cuisine, Inc., d/b/a Jade Island, at 7534 West 149th Street; 4. Pizza Huts of the Northwest, Inc., at 7666 West 149th Street; 5. City of Apple Valley, d/b/a Valleywood Golf Course, at 4851 West 125th Street. The Council received the Police Department report dated December 7, 1992. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the audience. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 8:41 p.m. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, approving renewal for 1993 of on-sale licenses by adopting Resolutions No. 1992-320 for Rich Mgr., Inc., d/b/a Apple Place; No. 1992-321 for HALLADAY'S, INC., d/b/a R'Berry's; No. 1992-322 for Cedar Valley, Inc., d/b/a Apple Valley Greenstreets; No. 1992-323 for Apple Valley American Legion Post 1776; No. 1992-324 for C.I.A.O., Inc., d/b/a Broadway Station; and No. 1992-325 for Jade Island Chinese Cuisine, Inc., d/b/a Jade Island; and approving on-sale beer licenses for Broadway Station; Godfathers Pizza; Jade Island; Pizza Huts of the Northwest; and Valleywood Golf Course as listed in the City Clerk's memo dated December 7, 1992. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. RES. 1992-320 TO 325 ON-SALE LIQUOR, WINE & BEER LICENSES Mayor Holton called the public hearing to order at 8:42 p.m. to con- PUBLIC HEARING sider vacating part of the 140th Street right-of-way east of Galaxie 140TH ST.R-0-W Avenue and noted receipt of the affidavit of publication of the hear- VACATION ing notice. Mr. Kelley reviewed his memo dated December 10, 1992, describing the proposed vacation of 25 feet of right-of-way adjacent to the plat CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 10, 1992 Page 8 of Fischer 1st Addition. The Township acquired the 75-foot half right-of-way in 1966. It was later determined 50 feet would be adequate and other areas of the street have 50-foot half rights-of-way. It is proposed to retain a 15-foot easement across four lots east of Galaxie Avenue to allow for relocating the pathway if a future right turn lane is needed. Mr. Melena advised the Council that since an executed subdivision agreement has not been received. Action could be taken to complete the vacation, but all documents held until the agreement and easements are provided. Councilmember Humphrey asked for an explanation of the difference between dedicated easements and easements acquired by documents. Mr. Sheldon said they provide similar rights for the City, but easement documents spell out rights on the property. Councilmember Erickson asked if waiting until December 22nd, for receipt of the documents, to act on the vacation would be a problem? John Voss, representing the developer, was present and said they would llke the vacation completed, but agree with holding the documents until the agreement is executed. Councilmember Sterling said she is concerned about vacating property and then possibly needing to re-acquire it. Mr. Melena said additional property would not be needed for the street; only if the pathway needs to be relocated and an easement is being provided for that purpose. Ms. Sterling said she would prefer not acting until the agreement is received. The Mayor asked for any other questions or comments from the Council and the public. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 8:52 p.m. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1992-326 completing vacation of 25 feet of the 140th Street right-of-way, east of Galaxie Avenue, and directing filing the necessary documents with the Dakota County Recorder after the executed agreements related to Fischer 1st Addition are received. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 1 (Sterling). RES. 1992-326 VACATE PART OF 140TH STREE? Police Captain Erickson reviewed his memo dated December 7, 1992 con- GUTHRIE AVE. cerning a request to restrict parking on the cul de sac of the 14300 PARKING block area of Guthrie Avenue. In 1988, school-hour parking restrictions were placed on other areas of the street and residents in this area are requesting similar restrictions. Councilmember Erickson said the problem is the High School does not provide adequate parking for all students who drive. Mr. Melena noted the City has made parking available on 145th Street and at the Community Center for students. Many students do not park in the High School lot because there is a parking fee. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, adopting Resolution No. 1992-327 prohibiting parking from September to June 15 th, Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., along Lots 10 to 15, Block 1, Carrollwood Village 3rd Addition. Ayes ~ 5 - Nays - O. RES. 1992~3~ GUTHRIE RESTRICTION CITY OFAPPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 10, 1992 Page 9 Mr. Gretz reviewed his memo dated December 7, 1992, describing access PALOMINO DR./ problems at the Palomino Drive and County Road 11 intersection. A COUNTY ROAD 11 possible solution is to relocate the intersection to the south via a INTERSECTION frontage road. The right-of-way was acquired when I35E was constructed and MnDOT will pay 80 percent of the cost. The City would have to fund 20 percent, but he does not know the amount of state aid available yet or how else it could be funded. At this time, he asked if the Council is interested in pursuing the project. Until the point is reached where an agreement needs to be signed with MnDOT, the City can back out. Councilmember Humphrey said since the right~of-way was acquired so long ago, another hearing should be held to determine residents desires. Councilmember Goodwin agreed with holding a hearing and asked if there would ever be a signal at the new intersection and if the left turn lane to I35E would be extended? Mr. Gretz said the west side of the proposed new intersection is the entrance to a shopping center now. The area west of that is proposed for Burnsville's maintenance facility. A signal would not be installed unless it meets warrants. Mr. Gordon said MnDOT will extend the turn lane and pay the entire cost of it. Councilmember Erickson asked if additional signage directing traffic to I35E would help? Councitmember Sterling asked if the Planning Commission should review the proposal? Mr. Welsch said it discussed the intersection in connection with a proposal from Mr. Connelly and SuperAmerica. Ray Connelly was present and said those discussions involved doing something to make the intersection safer. He wrote to MnDOT asking to buy the excess right-of-way and that initiated this proposal. He would like input on the design at a hearing and consideration of a four-way stop at any new intersection. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Humphrey, setting a public informational hearing at 8:00 p.m. on January 14, 1993, on proposed reconstruction of the Palomino Drive intersection at County Road 11. SET HEARING PALOMINO/CR 11 INTERSECTION Councilmember Humphrey asked that Burnsville Staff attend the meeting also to answer questions on future development in the area. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Police Captain Erickson reviewed his memo dated December 7, 1992, IMPOUNDMENT concerning an ordinance revising motor vehicle impoundment procedures. OF MOTOR Changes in State law regarding DWI arrests necessitate revising the VEHICLES City Code to comply. Councilmember Humphrey asked to see the existing language of the City Code with the text amendments underlined and deletions stricken before considering. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 10, 1992 Page 10 MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, tabling consideration of an ordinance revising motor vehicle impoundment procedures until December 22, 1992. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. TABLE VEHICLE IMPOUND ORD. Mr. Johnson distributed a memo dated December 10, 1992, concerning COUNCIL GABLE- audio/video equipment to tape meetings in the Council Chambers. The CAST EQUIPMENT Cable TV Advisory Committee met December 7,.1992, and reconunended purchasing equipment totaling $18,851.00. It also recommended modifications to the Gouncil Ghambers, including colored wallpaper and track lighting, estimated at $1,500.00. The equipment is a three-camera, remote control, setup for taping meetings and rebroadcasting them on cable television. Councilmember Humphrey said he attended the December 7th meeting and concurred with the Committee's recommendation. A fourth camera, for viewing the overhead projector, was also discussed, but is not included in the recommendation. Mr. Johnson said it was determined that it would not do enough to improve that view. Wilton Anderson, 5441 West 134th Street, expressed concern about the $20,000 cost of the equipment which he understood was originally $16,000. Mr. Melena said the original estimate was prepared almost two years ago and did not include modifications to the Council Chambers. Will Branning expressed concern about the quality of the video that will be produced by the equipment proposed. Burnsville spent much more on its equipment and Eagan used a professional to research its equipment purchase. The cost of that equipment was about $80,000. Mr. Johnson said they taped samples of film in the Council Chambers with the equipment and reviewed it at the Committee meeting with good results. Councilmember Goodwin asked Gouncilmemher Humphrey what his opinion was of the quality. Counctlmember Humphrey said it was of good quality and he concurred with the recommendation. Mr. Johnson said the proposed equipment is used in several metro area cities. The choice was discussed with the person who worked with Eagan and he concurred with the choice. He noted that Eagan also does live broadcasts which may have made a difference in the equipment. Mr. Branning asked the Council to delay action on acquiring the equipment until after the first of the year for an opportunity to see it. Councilmember Goodwin said the Council wanted to proceed with taping meetings and keep the cost to around $20,000 and this proposal does that. MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, authorizing the expenditure of $20,351.00 to purchase audio/video equipment and make modifications to the Gouncil Chambers as recommended by the Cable TV Advisory Gommittee and described in the memo dated December 10, 1992. PURCHASE CABLE TAPING EOUIPMENT CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 10, 1992 Page 11 Councilmember Sterling asked what other cities are using this equipment? Mr. Johnson said he believed North St. Paul was one and possibly Mendota Heights. The person who runs School District 196's system looked at the equipment also and approved of it. Councilmember Sterling asked what the estimated cost will be to run the equipment? Mr. Johnson said it is proposed to hire parttime employees and estimate the salary at $18.00 to $24.00 per meeting. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The Council meeting was recessed at 10:08 p.m. for the purpose of ~DA MEETING conducting an Economic Development Authority meeting. Following the Economic Development Authority meeting, the Council meeting reconvened at 10:15 p.m. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, setting special meetings SET SPECIAL at 9:00 a.m. on December 29, 1992, and at 8:00 p.m. on MEETINGS January 4, 1993, and canceling the meeting previously set for December 30, 1992. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. Councilmember Erickson asked what the status was of information on ZONED GARBAGE zoned garbage collection. Mr. Weldon said after the ordinance was COLLECTION enacted prohibiting trucks from backing into driveways, he talked with Mr. Hettling and Mr. McGinley, the residents who requested the ordinance, about zoned collection. They indicated they were going to meet with haulers and come back with a joint recommendation if possible. They have not done so yet or contacted him again. He will contact them and ask if it is still being pursued. Councilmember Goodwin commented on a newspaper article indicating cities may receive additional revenue because of increased State sales tax collections. He asked how much the City might receive? Mr. Melena said, if it actually comes through, about $16,000. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Holton, to reconsider authorization of the expenditure for the employee winter recognition party. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. STATE SALES TAX REVENUE RECONSIDER RECOGNITION EXPENDITURE Mayor Holton asked where and when the party is? Mr. Melena said it will be at the Zoo on January 22, 1993. The total cost is approximately $3,700 of which the City would pay $1,200. The balance would be paid by donations from unions, consultants and Staff. Councilmember Humphrey said he would agree with contributions from unions or other organizations, but not Staff. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Erickson, rescinding the previous action and authorizing the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 toward the cost of the annual employee winter recognition party with the balance paid by unions or other organizations without Staff expense. EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION EXPENDITURE CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 10, 1992 Page 12 Wilt Anderson asked what a winter recognition party is? Mr. Melena said it is a gathering at which length of service awards are presented to employees and outstanding service is recognized. The City is not proposing to pay the total cost, estimated at $3,700. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays ~ 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, to pay the claims and bills, check registers dated November 24, 1992, in the amount of $1,083,100.10; December 2, 1992, in the amount of $4,001,515.14; and December 9, 1992, in the amount of $4,369,862.64. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CLAIMS & BILLS MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Sterling, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 o'clock p.m.