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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/26/2023 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota January 26, 2023 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held January 26, 2023, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., at Apple Valley Municipal Center. PRESENT: Mayor Hooppaw; Councilmembers Bergman, Goodwin, Grendahl, and Melander. ABSENT: None. City staff members present were: City Administrator Lawell, City Clerk Gackstetter, City Attorney Dougherty, City Engineer Anderson, Community Development Director Benetti, Planner Bodmer, Parks and Recreation Director Carlson, Deputy Police Chief Dahlstrom, Police Chief Francis, Assistant City Administrator Grawe, Human Resources Manager Haas, Finance Director Hedberg, Fire Chief Russell, Public Works Director Saam, and Planner/Econ. Dev. Specialist Sharpe. Mayor Hooppaw called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Everyone took part in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving the agenda for tonight's meeting, as presented. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. AUDIENCE Mayor Hooppaw 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 Hooppaw asked if the Council or anyone in the audience wished to pull any item from the consent agenda. There were no requests. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Goodwin, approving all items on the consent agenda with no exceptions. Ayes- 5 -Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Goodwin, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of January 12, 2023, as written. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Goodwin, approving issuance of a lawful gambling exempt permit,by the State Gambling Control Board,to Apple Valley Ducks Unlimited, Chapter 185, for use on April 8, 2023, at Bogart's Entertainment Center, CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota January 26, 2023 Page 2 14917 Garrett Avenue, and waiving any waiting period for State approval. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Goodwin, approving issuance of a lawful gambling exempt permit,by the State Gambling Control Board,to Dakota County Voiture 1457, for use on March 17, 2023, at Apple Valley American Legion, 14521 Granada Avenue, and waiving any waiting period for State approval. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Goodwin, approving issuance of a lawful gambling exempt permit, by the State Gambling Control Board,to Minnesota Darkhouse& Angling Association Metro Chapter, for use on March 5, 2023, at Apple Valley American Legion, 14521 Granada Avenue, and waiving any waiting period for State approval. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Goodwin,receiving the independent audit report on Police Department's body worn cameras, as attached to the Police Chief s memo. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Goodwin, approving the reduction of financial guarantees for Eagle Brook Church from$125,000.00 to $25,000.00, as listed in the Department Assistant's memo. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2023-18 setting a public hearing, at 7:00 p.m., on February 23, 2023,to consider vacating easements on Lot 1, Block 1, Southport Fourth Addition, 7125 151st Street W. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Goodwin, approving the Agreement for 2023 City Newsletter Printing and Mailing with Johnson Litho Graphics of Eau Claire, Ltd., in the amount of$35,250.00, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Goodwin, approving the personnel actions as listed in the Personnel Report dated January 26, 2023. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Goodwin,to pay the claims and bills, check registers dated January 5, 2023, in the amount of$11,360,607.08; and January 12, 2023, in the amount of$1,184,101.84. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA INTRODUCTION OF OATHS OF OFFICE Police Chief Francis introduced Deputy Police Chief Greg Dahlstrom and Police Lieutenants Alan Spillers and Sean Zauhar. The City Clerk administered the oaths of office to Deputy Police Chief CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota January 26,2023 Page 3 Dahlstrom and Police Lieutenants Spillers and Zauhar. Individuals selected by each pinned their badges. The Council congratulated them and welcomed them to their new positions. CENTRAL MAINTENANCE FACILITY Ms. Bodmer reviewed the requests for various land use actions for the expansion of the Central Maintenance Facility at 6442 140th Street W. The project includes removing one vehicle storage building, constructing four building additions totaling 45,500 sq. ft., remodeling and refacing the main Central Maintenance Facility building, and several site improvements. She also reviewed the Planning Commission's summary of findings for practical difficulty in connection with the variances. The Planning Commission reviewed the project at its December 21, 2022, meeting and voted unanimously to recommend approval. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, accepting Apple Valley Planning Commission Resolution No. 2022-02, finding that capital improvements to the Central Maintenance Facility (CMF) conform to the City's 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No.2023-19 approving a 1.2%variance to allow increased building coverage, from 20.8%to 22%, on Lot 1, Block 2, Eastview Addition(6442 140th Street W.), with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes- 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, adopting Resolution No. 2023-20 approving a 10 ft. variance to reduce the parking lot addition setback from 140th Street W., from 20 ft. to 10 ft., on Lot 1, Block 2,Eastview Addition(6442 140th Street W.), with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 -Nays- 0. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2023-21 approving a 15 ft. variance to reduce the drive aisle/circulation area setback from Flagstaff Avenue, from 20 ft. to 5 ft., on Lot 1, Block 2, Eastview Addition(6442 140th Street W.), with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2023-22 approving a 15 ft. variance to reduce the drive aisle/circulation area setback from the west property line, from 20 ft. to 5 ft., on Lot 1, Block 2, Eastview Addition(6442 140th Street W.), with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl seconded by Melander, adopting Resolution No. 2023-23 approving the site plan and authorizing issuance of a building permit to allow construction of four building addition projects totaling 45,500 sq. ft. and site improvements for the Central Maintenance Facility expansion on Lot 1, Block 2, Eastview Addition CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota January 26,2023 Page 4 (6442 140th Street W.), subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 -Nays- 0. COBBLESTONE LAKE SOUTH SHORE 9TH ADDITION RETAIL BUILDING Mr. Sharpe reviewed the request by Obsidian Cobblestreet, LLC, for a site plan review/building permit authorization for a 5,090 sq. ft. retail building on Lot 2, Block 1, Cobblestone Lake South Shore 9th Addition(15748 Emperor Avenue). The Planning Commission reviewed the application at its January 4, 2023, meeting and voted unanimously to recommend approval. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2023-24 approving the site plan and authorizing issuance of a building permit for construction of a 5,090 sq. ft. retail building on Lot 2, Block 1, Cobblestone Lake South Shore 9th Addition(15748 Emperor Avenue), with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes- 5 -Nays- 0. Mr. Eric Strogny, of Cedar Corporation,the engineering firm representing the applicant, addressed the Council. He said the gym tenant is F45 and they are still looking for a second tenant. They are excited to get the project going. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Carlson provided a parks bond referendum update and reminded everyone of Mid-Winter Fest on February 4, 2023, at Johnny Cake Ridge Park- West. CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving the calendar of upcoming events as included in the Deputy City Clerk's memo, and noting that each event listed is hereby deemed a Special Meeting of the City Council. Ayes - 5 -Nays- 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl,to adjourn. Ayes - 5 -Nays- 0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:39 o'clock p.m. Respectfully Submitted, ac Pamela J. G c st e , City Clerk Approved by the Apple Valley City Council on Z/A/23 Clint Hooppaw, ayor CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota February 23, 2023 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held February 23, 2023, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., at Apple Valley Municipal Center. PRESENT: Mayor Hooppaw; Councilmembers Bergman, Goodwin, Grendahl, and Melander. ABSENT: None. City staff members present were: City Administrator Lawell, City Clerk Gackstetter, City Attorney Dougherty, City Engineer Anderson, Community Development Director Benetti, Planner Bodmer, Parks and Recreation Director Carlson, Deputy Police Chief Dahlstrom, Police Chief Francis,Assistant City Administrator Grawe, Human Resources Manager Haas, Finance Director Hedberg, Fire Chief Russell, and Public Works Director Saam. Mayor Hooppaw called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Everyone took part in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Grendahl, approving the agenda for tonight's meeting, as amended. Ayes - 5 -Nays- 0. AUDIENCE Mayor Hooppaw 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 Hooppaw asked if the Council or anyone in the audience wished to pull any item from the consent agenda. There were no requests. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, approving all items on the consent agenda with no exceptions. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of February 9, 2023, as written. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, adopting Resolution No.2023-29 accepting, with thanks, the donation of cash and prizes from various businesses toward sponsorship of the Mid-Winter Fest celebration. Ayes- 5 -Nays- 0.