HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/12/2013 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
September 12, 2013
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota,
held September 12th, 2013, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., at Apple Valley Municipal Center.
PRESENT: Mayor Hamann-Roland; Councilmembers Bergman, Goodwin, Grendahl, and
Hooppaw.
ABSENT: None.
City staff inembers present were: City Administrator Lawell, Deputy City Clerk Marschall, City
Attorney Dougherty, Parks and Recreation Director Bernstein, Public Works Director Blomstrom,
Assistant Finance Director Broughten, Human Resources Manager Haas, Finance Director
Hedberg, City Planner Lovelace, City Engineer Manson, Community Development Director
Nordquist, Police Chief Rechtzigel, and Fire Chief Thompson.
Mayor Hamann-Roland 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 Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, approving the agenda for tonight's meeting, as
presented. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
AUDIENCE
Mayor Hamann-Roland 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
Mayor Hamann-Roland asked if the Council or anyone in the audience wished to pull any item
from the consent agenda. There were no requests.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Bergman, approving all items on the consent agenda
with no exceptions. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Bergman, approving the minutes of the regular meeting
of August 22, 2013,as written. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Bergman, adopting Resolution No. 2013-120 setting a
public hearing at 7:00 p.m., October 10, 2013, for 2013 Special Assessment Roll
No. 620, Delinquent Utility Charges. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
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MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Bergman, adopting Resolution No. 2013-121 levying
2013 Special Assessment Roll No. 621 in the amount of$455,000, for Traffic
Signal System at 157th Street and Pilot Knob Road. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Bergman, adopting Resolution No. 2013-122
completing vacation of park, sidewalk,trail, drainage, and utility easement in
Outlot 1, Cobblestone Lake Commercial3rd Addition. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Bergman, adopting Resolution No. 2013-123 setting a
public hearing at 7:00 p.m., October 10, 2013, for vacation of portion of pipeline
easement at Apple Valley Business Campus. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Bergman, adopting Resolution No. 2013-124 approving
submitting to the Metropolitan Council an amendment to the 2030 Land Use Map
re-designating Outlot A, Cortland, and Lot l, Block 3, Cortland Second Addition,
from"LD" (Low Density Residential/2-6 Units Per Acre)to "P" (Parks and Open
Space). Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Bergman, approving acceptance of public improvements
related to AV Project 2011-144, Apple Valley Business Campus, as described in
the City Engineer's memo dated September 12, 2013. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Bergman, adopting Resolution No. 2013-125 ordering
plans, specifications, and project development work tasks for AV Project 2014-102,
Street and Utility Reconstruction. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Bergman, approving the Professional Services
Agreement with Master Electric Co., Inc., for AV Project 2013-160, TEGG
Electrical Inspections, in the amount of$48,054.00, and authorizing the Public
Works Director to sign the same. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Bergman, approving First Amendment to Water Tower
Lease Agreement with Clear Wireless, LLC, at Quarry Point, as attached to the
Public Works Superintendent's memo dated September 12, 2013, and authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Bergman, accepting Valleywood Clubhouse Project
#0741 —Roofing and Metal Panels, as complete and authorizing final payment on
the agreement with Tecta America Stock Roofing, LLC, in the amount of
$4,873.55. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Bergman, accepting Valleywood Clubhouse Project
#1140—Food Service Equipment, as complete and authorizing final payment on
the agreement with Premier Restaurant Equipment Co., in the amount of$7,799.05.
Ayes- 5 -Nays - 0.
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MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Bergman, accepting Valleywood Clubhouse Project
#2200—Plumbing and Piping, as complete and authorizing final payment on the
agreement with Jim Murr Plumbing, Inc., in the amount of$10,749.05. Ayes - 5 -
Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Bergman, accepting Valleywood Clubhouse Project
#2300—Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, as complete and authorizing
final payment on the agreement with Gemini 26, Inc., d/b/a Bauernfiend Goedtel,
in the amount of$8,200.15. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Bergman, accepting Valleywood Clubhouse Project
#2500—Temperature Controls, as complete and authorizing final payment on the
agreement with Prairie Technologies, LLC, in the amount of$2,484.35. Ayes - 5 -
Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Bergman, accepting AV Project 2012-158, Sanitary
Sewer Pipe Lining, as complete and authorizing final payment on the agreement
with Insituform Technologies USA, LLC, in the amount of$3,872.11. Ayes - 5 -
Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Bergman, accepting AV Project 2013-133, Traffic
Control Signal System Painting, as complete and authorizing final payment on the
agreement with OLS Restoration, Inc., in the amount of$5,650.00. Ayes - S -Nays
- 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Bergman, adopting Resolution No. 2013-126 amending
the 2013 Employee Pay and Benefit Plan. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Bergman, approving hiring the seasonal employees,
termination of employee, acting assignment of employee, and resignation of
employees, as listed in the Personnel Report dated September 12, 2013. Ayes - 5 -
Nays - 0.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
FIREFIGHTERS' RELIEF ASSOCIATION BOOYA FUNDRAISER
Fire Chief Thompson introduced Firefighter Al Olson,the 2013 Booya Chairperson, and
Firefighter Colleen Elvin.
Firefighter Olson described activities planned for the Apple Valley Firefighters Relief
Association's 35th Annual Booya Fundraiser on September 14, 2013, at Fire Station No. 1.
Everyone is invited to attend. The event starts at 10:00 a.m. Activities such as bingo, silent
auction, bake sale, and inflatable jumpers for kids. Raffle tickets are available in advance from all
firefighters.
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Mayor Hamann-Roland thanked all the volunteers for their time and efforts in coordinating the
Booya as well as the businesses for their generous support.
PROPOSED 2014 CITY BUDGET AND PROPERTY TAX LEVY
Mr. Hedberg presented the proposed 2014 budget and tax levy. He reviewed the budget timeline.
Staff recommends the Council set the public budget meeting, formerly called the Truth-in-
Taxation hearing, for December 12, 2013, which is a regularly scheduled Council meeting. The
County will then send parcel specific notices to all property owners in November, informing them
of the meeting on December 12. He reviewed the budget challenges for 2014, noting Apple
Valley will not receive Local Government Aid (LGA) in 2014. The 2014 proposed budget
requires a total levy of$22,727,000, an increase of$316,054 or 1.41% from 2013. He pointed out
that once the preliminary budget is adopted,the total levy amount may decrease, but not increase.
Mr. Hedberg continued his presentation.
Mayor Hamann-Roland restated the commitment of no special assessments to property owners for
street maintenance projects.
Mr. Hedberg continued his presentation.
Councilmember Goodwin commented on the Minnesota Legislature's significant changes in the
State's Local Government Aid (LGA) distribution formula for 2014. He said residents should be
aware that Apple Valley used to receive about $3,000,000 and now the City receives $0. He then
reviewed LGA statistics in other Minnesota cities.
Councilmember Goodwin added the bad news is Apple Valley receives no LGA, but the good
news is Apple Valley residents live in a city that is well-run,has good tax bases, and is not in tax
trouble like other cities.
Councilmember Grendahl asked if the budget factors in the 4% increase in health insurance.
Mr. Hedberg replied yes.
Councilmember Hooppaw commented the City is in good shape because of historical planning and
appreciates how everyone works together on the day to day goals as well as looking ahead at
future goals.
Council held discussion.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Hooppaw, adopting Resolution No. 2013-127 approving
the proposed 2014 budgets, with total revenue of$57,031,185 and expenditures of
$61,277,186, and approving the proposed tax levy collectible in 2014 of
$22,727,000. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
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MOTION: of Bergman, seconded Goodwin, setting a public budget meeting on the proposed
2014 budgets and t� levy, at 7:00 p.m. on December 12, 2013. Ayes - 5 -Nays -
0.
COMMUNICATIONS TOWER SITE ASSESSMENT AT WALLACE PARK
Mr. Bernstein reviewed the request by Faulk and Foster, representing Verizon Wireless, LLC, for
right of entry (ROE) authorization in Wallace Park(13720 Pennock Avenue)to conduct a site
assessment for the purpose of a wireless communications tower.
Councilmember Grendahl said the Wallace Park neighborhood was not aware of this item and
asked Mr. Bernstein how the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee made this decision without
any citizen input.
Mr. Bernstein replied since this is ROE request for exploratory purposes only, citizen input wasn't
required at this early stage of the request.
Discussion followed.
MOTION: of Hamann-Roland, seconded by Bergman, tabling the Right of Entry request with
Verizon Wireless, LLC, for communications tower site assessment at Wallace Park,
and sending it to the Planning Commission.
Discussion continued.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, denying the Right of Entry request with
Verizon Wireless, LLC, for communications tower site assessment at Wallace Park.
Discussion continued.
Mayor Hamann-Roland withdrew her previous motion of tabling the item.
Discussion continued.
Vote was taken on the previous motion. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 1 (Goodwin).
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Bergman, directing the Planning Commission to
complete a comprehensive study of current and future communication needs within
the City of Apple Valley. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
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APPLE VALLEY BUSINESS CAMPUS 2ND ADDITION
Mr. Lovelace reviewed the request by Hebert and Associates, Inc., for approval of a final plat and
Waiver of Subdivision Agreement; and a site plan/building permit authorization to allow for
construction of an 83,072 sq. ft. industrial building and up to 281 parking spaces on Lot 1, Block
1, and 324-space parking lot on Lot l, Block 2, Apple Valley Business Campus 2nd Addition.
The sites are located at 14645 Felton Court and 6275 147th Street W. The Planning Commission
reviewed this item and recommended approval.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2013-128 approving
the final plat and Waiver of Subdivision Agreement for Apple Valley Business
Campus 2nd Addition, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same.
Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2013-129 approving
the site plan and authorizing issuance of a building permit for construction of a
83,072 sq. ft. industrial building on Lot 1, Block 1; and 324-space parking lot on
Lot 1, Block 2, Apple Valley Business Campus 2nd Addition, as recommended by
the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
APPLE VALLEY EAST FAMILY 2ND ADDITION
Mr. Lovelace reviewed the request by South Shore Development, LLC, amending the 2030
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map re-designating the north 9 acres of Outlot A, including street
right-of-way, from "MD" (Medium Density Residential/6-12 units per acre)to "LD" (Low
Density Residential/2-6 units per acre) and the south 5.5 acres of Outlot A from "MD"to "C"
(Commercial); rezoning the north 9 acres of Outlot A from Planned Development"PD-849"to
"PD-856/Zone 2"; directing staff to prepare ordinance amendments for"PD-856/Zone 2"to
include permitted, conditional, and accessory uses, area requirements, and special performance
standards consistent with the proposed development plans; and the subdivision by plat of Outlot A
into 34 single-family residential lots and two outlots. The Planning Commission reviewed this
item and recommended approval.
Councilmember Goodwin asked if signs will be installed informing future residents of the
commercial zone just south of the residential development.
Mr. Jacob Fick, from South Shore Development, LLC, agreed to place additional signs and sales
plats noting future land uses.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, adopting Resolution No. 2013-130 approving
an amendment to the Land Use Map of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan changing the
designation of the north 9 acres of Outlot A, Apple Valley East Family 2nd
Addition, from"MD" (Medium Density Residential/6-12 units per acre)to "LD"
(Low Density Residential2-6 units per acre); and the south 5.5 acres of Outlot A,
Apple Valley East Family 2nd Addition, from"MD" (Medium Density Residential)
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to "C" (Commercial), as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 -
Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Bergman, passing Ordinance No. 949 rezoning the
north 9 acres of Outlot A, Apple Valley East Family 2nd Addition, from"PD-849"
to "PD-856/Zone 2". Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, directing staff to prepare Ordinance
amendments for new subzone in Planned Development No. 856/Zone 2. Ayes - 5 -
Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Hooppaw, adopting Resolution No. 2013-131 approving
the preliminary plat of Apple Valley East Family 2nd Addition, for 34 single-
family residential lots and two outlots, with conditions as recommended by the
Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the Private Installation Agreement
with South Shore Development, Inc.,for AV Project 2013-154, Apple Valley East
Family 2nd Addition, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same.
Ayes - S -Nays - 0.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Grendahl thanked Councilmember Bergman for his involvement with the MSP
Noise Oversight Committee (NOC). Councilmember Bergman then provided an update.
Mayor Hamann-Roland invited the public to "A Hole Lot of Art" event at Valleywood Clubhouse,
from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Friday, September 27, 2013.
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Grendahl, the calendar of upcoming events as included
in the Deputy City Clerk's memo dated September 13, 2013, and noting that each
event listed is hereby deemed a Special Meeting of the City Council. Ayes - 5 -
Nays - 0.
CLAIMS AND BILLS
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, to pay the claims and bills, check registers
dated August 29, 2013, in the amount of$457,749.31; September 5, 2013, in the
amount of$853,385.90, and September 12, 2013, in the amount of$936,695.33.
Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
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MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded Hooppaw, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Stephanie Marschall, Deputy City Clerk
Approved by the Apple Valley City Council on 9.2(�• �3