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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/14/1991CITY OFAPPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota February 14, 1991 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held February 14th, 1991, at 8:00 o'clock p.m. at Apple Valley City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Holton; Councilmembers Goodwin, Humphrey and Sterling. ABSENT: None. City staff members present were: City Administrator Melena, City Clerk Mueller, City Attorney Sheldon, City Engineer Gordon, Administrative Intern Asselanis, Finance Director Ballenger, Planning Intern Benson, Personnel Director Boland, Public Works Director Gretz, Parks & Recreation Director Johnson, City Planner Kelley 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. The Mayor welcomed members of Weeblos Troop 205 and Apple Valley High School DECA Club who were in attendance. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, approving the agenda for tonight's meeting as amended. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. APPROVE AGENDA JAN. 31, 1991 MINUTES PROCLAIM FREE ENTERPRISE MONTH PROCLAIM DECA WEEK MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Goodwin, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of January 31st, 1991, as written. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, proclaiming February 10th through 16th, 1991, as "Free Enterprise Month" in support of the Apple Valley Distributive Education Clubs of America Chapter (DECA). Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, proclaiming February llth through 15th, 1991, as "DECA Week" in support of students pursuing careers in the fields of marketing, distribution and management. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Shelly Asmus and Stacy Jacobson, members of Apple Valley High School DECA Club, were present and thanked the Council for its support and described some of their activities. Mayor Holton asked if any one 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 DISCN. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving all items on the consent agenda with no exceptions. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota February 14, 1991 Page 2 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1991-25 accepting, with thanks, the donation of part of Lot 2, Block 15, Cedar Knolls (Parcel D) to the City from Thorson-Cornwell Company. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1991-26 accepting, with thanks, the donation of $100 to the Police Department from Joyce McCabe. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1991-27 accepting, with thanks, the donation of $200 to the Police Department's D.A.R.E. Program from McNamara Contracting Oo., Inc. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1991-28 declaring Outlot C, Falcon Ridge Trail, as surplus land, no longer needed for access purposes, and allowing it to be combined with Lot 1, Block 1, Falcon Ridge Trail, for residential purposes. Ayes - 4 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1991-29 approving special assessment divisions: 18907 - Galaxie Park 3rd; 18917 - Section 34 Unplatted; 18935 - Future Carrollton Commercial; 18944 - Biewald 1st Addition; and 18954 - Hesli Addition. Ayes - 4 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1991-30 approving Amendment No. 1 to the Local Government Information Systems (LOGIS) Joint Powers Agreement and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, authorizing the expenditure of up to $25,000.00 from the Park Dedication Fund for relocating the old First Federal Building to Valleywood Golf Course as recommended by the Park & Recreation Advisory Committee. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, receiving notice of the Economic Development Authority meeting being set for February 28, 1991, at 8:00 p.m. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1991-31 approving specifications for Chain Link Fencing around the Public Works Complex and authorizing advertising for bids to be received at 2:00 p.m. on March 5, 1991. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. RES. 1991~25 CEDAR KNOLLS PROPERTY DONATN. RES. 1991-26 POLICE DONATION RES. 1991-27 POLICE DONATION RES. 1991-28 OUTLOT C, FALCON RIDGE TRAIL CHANGE OF USE RES. 1991-29 ASSESSMENT DIVISIONS RES. 1991-30 AMEND LOGIS J.P. AGREEMENT PARK DEDICATION EXPENDITURE FOR GOLF BUILDING EDA MEETING NOTICE RES. 1991-31 TAKE BIDS PUBLIC WORKS FENCE CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota February 14, 1991 Page 3 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1991-32 approving specifications for Reroofing the City Hall Building and authorizing advertising for bids to be received at 2:00 p.m. on March 14, 1991. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. RES. 1991-32 TAKE BIDS CITY HALL REROOFING RELEASE BOND HUNTINGTON SOUTH RES. 1991-33 NO PARKING CSAH 33 PROJ. 90-363 PRELIM. REPORT PROJ. 91-368 PRELIM. REPORT EMBASSY ESTATES TOWNHOMES MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving release of the $6,000.00 subdivision financial guarantee for Huntington South. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1991-33 prohibiting parking on County Road 33 (Diamond Path) between 140th and 145th Streets in accordance with M.S.A. standards. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, directing the City Engineer to prepare a preliminary feasibility report on Project 90- 363, Galaxie Avenue Extension to 160th Street and Street Overlays. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, directing the City Engineer to prepare a preliminary feasibility report on Project 91- 368, Galaxie Avenue Widening Between 140th and 147th Streets. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Kelley reviewed the Planning Commission report on the proposed Embassy Estates Townhomes located north of 144th Street, between Embry Path and Emerald Way, for 54 townhouse lots. Councilmember Humphrey questioned the width of the accesses to 144th Street. Mr. Kelley said the east access is 24 feet wide and the west access is divided with each lane being 20 feet wide. Councilmember Humphrey asked that the 24-foot wide access be widened, at least in the area where it connects with 144th Street. Councilmember Sterling questioned grading of a swale over the pipeline easement. She also said she would like to see as much additional visitor parking as possible provided. Mr. Kelley reviewed the grading to help contain any potential petroleum leaks. He said all units have 20-foot setbacks and double garages which would allow two vehicles to be parked in driveways. A total of 32 additional parking spaces are provided, in several areas, which could perhaps be expanded. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving the preliminary plat of Embassy Estates Townhomes, as recommended by the Planning Commission, with widening the east driveway access and additional parking, and directing preparation of a subdivision agreement. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. EMBASSY ESTATES PRELIMINARY PLAT CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota February 14, 1991 Page 4 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1991-34 authorizing issuance of building permits for Embassy Estates Townhomes, and attaching conditions thereto, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 4 - Nays - O. RES. 1991-34 EMBASSY ESTATES BUILDING PERMIT MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Sterling, adopting Resolution No. 1991-35 receiving the preliminary engineering report on Project No. 91-367, Embassy Estates Utility Improvements, and setting a public hearing on it at 8:00 p.m. on March 14, 1991. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. RES. 1991-35 SET HEARING PROJ. 91-367 Mr. Welsch reviewed his memo dated February 11, 1991, concerning the AIRPORT SITE airport site selection planning process. He reviewed the public PLANNING meeting schedule for providing information. Recommendations need to be made to the Site Task Force of the Metropolitan Council by June of 1991. It will then make a recommendation on one site. The Metropolitan Council will adopt one new site to review and review proposals for expansion of the existing airport. The ultimate decision on a new site or expansion of the existing airport will be made by the Legislature. It is suggested the Planning Commission conduct a type of town meeting with citizens and Metropolitan Airport/Metropolitan Council planners. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and provide feedback on the impact a new airport might have on the City. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, directing the Planning Commission to hold a public town meeting on airport site selection planning at 7:30 p.m. on April 17, 1991. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. P.C. AIRPORT TOWN MEETING Mr. Melena reviewed the memos dated February 8 and 11, 1991, concern- STREET LIGHT lng the street light utility fund. He showed a map of undeveloped FUNDING areas and areas currently without street lights which will not pay a fee at this time. Within the ring route district, are 167 acres which would be charged at one rate. Thers are 421 acres of commercial/industrial property outside the ring route which would be charged another rate. The basis for the rates is a "residential equivalent" suggested at $1.00 per month per single family home. At the $1.00 rate, 2,872 current customers would have an increase on their bills, 5,496 would hays a decrease and 79 would have no change. Currently only residential customers pay a street light charge. To implement the new city-wide rates, Mr. Melena suggested the commercial/industrial rates be set at 50 percent or $4.91 per acre in the ring route and $2.61 per acre for other areas. Councilmembar Sterling asked why ring route street lights remain on all night? Mr. Melena said Dakota Electric does not meter the lights, but charges a flat rate per light rather than based on electrical usage. Changing timing on the lights would not affect the cost. In franchise renegotiations, provision of street lighting is one of the issues that will be discussed. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota February 14, 1991 Page 5 Mayor Holton noted that as state funding is reduced, the City is going to have to continue to find other methods to finance services which will probably include more reliance on fees. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, passing Ordinance No. 503 amending City Code Section 18-3 apportioning costs for the City street lighting system and providing for billing with sewer and water utility bills; and adopting Resolution No. 1991-36 establishing street light utility rates of $1.00 per single family/duplex residential unit, $.75 per multiple/ mobile home unit, $4.91 per acre for property in the ring route, and $2.61 per acre for other commercial/industrial property; effective April 1, 1991. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. ORDINANCE 503 ESTABLISH STREET LIGHT UTILITY & RES. 1991-36 SETTING RATES CABLE COMMITTEE VIDEO TAPE EXPENDITURE HISTORICAL COM. DISBAND AND RECOGNITION MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Sterling, authorizing the expenditure of $8,686.00 from the Cable TV Fund for production of an eight-minute video tape promoting the City by Moving Pictures, as recommended by the Cable TV Committee. Ayes - 4 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving the action of the Historical Committee to disband effective March 1, 1991, and inviting the members to attend a recognition ceremony at the March 14, 1991, meeting to thank them for their service. Ayes - 4 - Nays - O. Steve Mattson, of Juran & Moody, was present and presented a proposal BOND for refinancing two of the City's outstanding bond issues. All of the REFINANCING issues were reviewed and there are seven issues that fit the parameters where refinancing, at lower interest rates, would benefit the City. He presented schedules on $2,065,000 G.O. Improvement Bonds of 1987 and $5,000,000 G.O. Water Revenue Bonds of 1987 at this time. He asked to present a proposal to sell the other five issues next week. The two issues, presented at this time, would be a negotiated sale of $4,875,000 crossover refunding bonds. This sale results in a $288,904.62 net present value reduction to the City. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1991-37 accepting the offer of Juran & Moody, Inc., to purchase the City's $4,875,000 General Obligation Crossover Refunding Bonds of 1991, Series A, at a net interest rate of 6.329 percent, providing redemption of 1987 bonds and providing for issuance of new bonds. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. RES. 1991-37 $4,875,000 CROSSOVER REFUND BOND SALE SET SPECIAL MEETING MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, setting a special meeting at 3:00 p.m. on February 21, 1991, to consider setting a sale of City bonds. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota February 14, 1991 Pats 6 Mr. Melena said agreements with Ryan Construction on the Southport SOUTHPORT Centre project included a "best effort" clause to construct a Class RESTAURANT SITE I restaurant on the site. Bill McHale, of Ryan Construction, and Tim Bloom, of Coldwell Banker, were present to discuss the issue. Mr. McHale said, thus far, they have made 58 contacts in an attempt to locate a restaurant with no success. They need to develop the remaining two sites and will be proposing a freestanding Walgreen Drug Store north of 153rd Street and a multi-tenant building north of Baker's Square. The multi-tenant building will have a Blockbuster Video Store, Wendy's Restaurant and two other tenants. The Wendy's requires a drive-through lane. The agreement with the City precludes freestanding Class II restaurants, but they are allowed in a multi-tenant building. Mr. Melena said the proposal has not been submitted yet. Councilmember Goodwin commended Mr. McHale for the way the project has developed, but expressed concern about a Class II restaurant, in that location, and questioned whether it is necessary for a restaurant to be on that site. Mr. Welsch said if the Council is interested in pursuing a restaurant, it may need to provide some assistance. Councilmember Humphrey asked that the Council discuss restaurant issues further at its informal meeting on February 21, 1991. Mr. Welsch said the Planning Department has been reviewing conceptual 127TH & CEDAR uses for the site at 127th and Cedar, of which the City now owns half. PARK & RIDE It has been considered as a potential park and ride site for commuters SITE CONCEPTS along with various combinations of housing and open space uses. Under the terms by which Thorson-Cornwell is donating the property, the City will own the entire site in 1993. Mayor Holton asked how many park and ride spaces would be needed? Mr. Melena said 150 to 200 spaces are estimated and partial development could begin once a long term plan for the property is determined. The Council asked for further discussion of the concepts at the March 21, 1991, informal meeting. The Council received a letter dated February 5, 1991, from the City Attorney concerning the DWI ease appeal of Michael J. McCauley. Mr. Melena noted that appeal was withdrawn and the Court imposed sentence. Submitted for information only. DWI APPEAL STATUS REPORT Councilmember Humphrey reviewed the memo dated February 14, 1991, con- MTVA BUDGET corning proposed transit budget cuts. He distributed a memo from STATUS REPORT Beverly Miller, of the MVTA, providing additional information on legal opposition to these reductions by the opt-out cities. The Regional Transit Board will be discussing the budget further at its meeting on February 19, 1991. Legislators are being contacted for support in restoring the cuts and in providing direct payment to the MVTA rather than funneling funds through the RTB. CITY OF APPLE VAT~.WY Dakota County, Minnesota February 14, 1991 Page 7 The Council received a tentative schedule of the discussion items for its February 21, 1991, informal meeting set to begin at 3:00 p.m. INFORMAL MEETING AGENDA SET INFORMAL MEETINGS MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Sterling, setting informal meetings at 2:00 p.m. on February 21, 1991, and at 5:00 p.m. on February 26, 1991, to interview applicants for the Council vacancy. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. The Council discussed the type of questions to be used for the interviews. They concurred that suggestions for specific questions should be submitted to the Personnel Director by 3:00 p.m. on February 19th. The questions will be assembled in written format for the interviews which will begin at 5:00 p.m. The Council received a memo dated February 11, 1991, outlining the 1991 meeting schedule. Unless changed, regular meetings are set for second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 8:00 p,m. and informal meetings are set for the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. No action was taken on the schedule. 1991 MEETING SCHEDULE CLAIMS & BILLS MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, to pay the claims and bills, checks numbered 82489 through 82584 and 82593 through 82761, in the total amount of $6,154,934.28. Ayes - 4 - Nays MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Goodwin, to adjourn. Ayes - 4 - Nays - O. The meeting was adjourned at 10:41 o'clock p.m.