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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/10/1988CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota November 10, 1988 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held November 10th, 1988, at 8:00 o'clock p.m. at Apple Valley Community Center, 14603 Hayes Road. PRESENT: Mayor Branning; Councilmembers Goodwin, Holton, Humphrey and Savanick. ABSENT: None. City staff members present were: City Administrator Melena, City Clerk Mueller, City Attorney Sheldon, Personnel Director Boland, City Engineer Gordon, Public Works Director Gretz, City Planner Kelley, Assistant Administrator Lawell and Planning & Development Director Welsch. Mayor Branning called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m. The Councilmembers and everyone in attendance took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, approving the agenda for tonight's meeting as amended. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. APPROVE AGENDA OCT 20, 1988 MINUTES NOV 3, 1988 MINUTES AUDIENCE DISCN. CONSENT AGENDA BRA OFFICE SPACE RENTAL 1989 GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE RES. 1988-209 TAKE BIDS DENTAL INSURANCE MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Humphrey, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of October 20th, 1988, as written. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Holton, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of November 3rd, 1988, as written. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0 (Branning Abstained). Mayor Branning asked if any one was present to address the Council at this time on any item not on this meeting's agenda. There was no one present to speak. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, including a technical correction on the dental insurance specifications and approv- ing all items on the consent agenda. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving rental of office space to Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates, Inc., at the Central Maintenance Facility effective November 1, 1988, at an annual rent of $4,000.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving the 1989 employee group health insurance package as provided through the LOGIS Insurance Group. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1988-209 approving specifications for group dental insurance and authorizing advertising for bids to be received at 2:00 p.m. on December 8, 1988. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota November 10, 1988 Page 2 MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving a fee increase, to 75 percent of the fee specified in consultant agreement, for design of City projects by Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates, Inc., effective November 2, 1988. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Huuphrey, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1988-210 awarding the contract for Project 88-294, Pumping Facilities for Wells 12, 13 and 14, to A & K Construction, the low bidder, in the amount of $345,590.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1988~211 awarding the 1988-89 contract for rental snow removal and grading equipment to Fischer Sand & Aggregate, the low bidder, and the purchase of certain road materials the respective low bidders for each item and shown on Exhibit A. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving settlement of a conciliation court Judgment dated October 4, 1988, against the City by Super Lock Apple Valley Properties in the amount of $1,683.38 subject to receiving satisfaction of payment. Ayes ~ 5 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving issuance of temporary on-sale liquor licenses by the Minnesota Liquor Control Commissioner for the Minnesota Zoo for use on December 17, 1988, and January 7, 1989. Ayes ~ 5 ~ Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, authorizing the Public Works Director to send a letter of explanation to residents of Carrollton Estates concerning the decision to rescind installation of stop signs at Hayes Road and Haven Drive. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving the membership of Kevin Johnson in the Apple Valley Fire Department as recommended by the Fire Chief. Ayes - 5 ~ Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving hiring Carol Barrels for the fulltime position of Dispatcher effective November 17, 1988. Ayes ~ 5 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving hiring the parttime employee as listed in the Personnel Director's memo dated November 10, 1988. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. PROJECT DESIGN FEE INCREASE RES. 1988-210 AWARD CONTRACT PROJ. 88-294 RES. 1988-211 AWARD CONTRACTS SNOW REMOVAL & ROAD MATERIALS SUPER LOCK CONCILIATION SETTLEMENT ZOO TEMPORARY LIOUOR LICENSES CARROLLTON STOP SIGN LETTER JOHNSON FIRE MEMBERSHIP HIRE BARTELS DISPATCHER HIRE PARTTIME EMPLOYEES CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota November 10, 1988 Page 3 MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving the job description for the positions of Recreation Specialists as contained in the Personnel Director's memo dated November 7, 1988. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. REC. SPECIALIST JOB DESCRIPTION NOV. 8, 1988 ELECTION RETURNS RES. 1988-212 CANVASS ELECTION RETURNS ELECTION JUDGES PAY RATES END OF CONSENT AGENDA The Council received and reviewed the results of the November 8, 1988, City General Election and found them to be in order. It was noted that the City-wide voter turnout 82.1 percent was the highest ever for the City. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1988-212 canvassing the returns of the November 8, 1988, General Election and declaring Will Branning elected Mayor, for a two-year term, with a total of 8,116 votes and Tom Goodwin and Gary L. Humphrey elected Councilmembers, for four-year terms, with 10,186 and 9,031 votes, respectively. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Savanick, approving an increase in the hourly rates for election judges to $5.00 per hour and $5.50 per hour for head judges effective November 8, 1988, in accordance with the City's general seasonal classification. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The Council received a report dated November 10, 1988, by Mr. Welsch PENNOCK AVENUE concerning alternatives on the Pennock Avenue traffic problems TRAFFIC between 138th and 140th Streets. Mr. Melena suggested staff meet with the residents to try and reach a mutually acceptable recommendation for the Council to consider. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, directing staff to meet with residents of Pennock Avenue and bring back a recommendation for the Council to consider in two weeks. MEET WITH PENNOCK RESIDENT Joe Sutilla, representing the residents, said they would be able to meet with staff by the November 22, 1988, meeting. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The Council received an appraisal dated October 24, 1988, by Muske ARMORY SITE Company, Inc., on the proposed armory site at the northwest corner of APPRAISAL 147th Street and County Road 42. Mr. Melena said the appraisal sets the value of the 3.42-acre site at approximately $83,000 per acre. In his discussions with the property owner, Mr. Winkler, the selling price requested is $100,000 per acre and he asked for direction from the Council. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota November 10, 1988 Page 4 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Holton, accepting the appraisal of Muske Company, Inc., dated October 24, 1988, for the armory site of $284,000 for 3.42 net acres and directing staff to negotiate a price not to exceed the appraisal amount including removal of existing buildings. ACCEPT ARMORY SITE APPRAISAL Councilmember Holton asked what result condemnation proceedings might bring? Mr. Sheldon said it seems that any appraisal by a government agency is considered the bottom figure. Appraisals show differing values depending on who prepares them. Councilmembers Holton and Humphrey volunteered to be members of the negotiating team with Mr. Melena and the Council concurred. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Mr. Melena reviewed the Change Order for Well No. 12. This was to be DEEP WELL 12 the first City well to tho Hinckley aquifer, but because of problems CHANGE ORDER encountered in drilling, it is recommended the well be temporarily capped and a new well to the Jordan aquifer be drilled. Another Hinckley well is being drilled and problems with shale have not occurred at that site. By temporarily this well, it could be reopened and drilling continue at some future time. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, approving Change Ordor No. 2 to the contract with E. H. Rennet & Sons, Inc., for Project 88-290, Deep Well No. 12, in the amount of an additional $24,569.43. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving the job descrip- tions, attached to the Personnel Director's memo dated November 7, 1988, for the positions of Police Captain- Patrol, Police Captain-Operations and Associate Planner-Codes Administration with the addition of "educating citizens as to existing codes and ordinanees to the statement of tasks for Associate Planner. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Mr. Kelley reviewed his memo dated November 10, 1988, concerning a PLAT WAIVER request for a waiver of platting for Lots 18, 19 and 20, Block 3, LOTS 18-20 Lebanon Hills 1st Addition. These lots are owned by one individual LEBANON HILLS who wishes to sell Lot 20 and half of Lot 19 to the owner of the adjacent unplatted parcel (01-01600-011-02). The lots existed as two parcels. Lot 20 and half of Lot 19; and Lot 18 and half of Lot 19, prior to 1978. Because they are owned by one individual, the County combined them as one tax parcel. Councilmember Savanick asked if Outlot 2, Palomino Hills, is landlocked and what the status of the unconstructed street is? Mr. Kelley said the outlot is owned by adjoining lot owners and has very steep terrain and is probably unbuildable. Part of unconstructed street is used as a driveway to the unplatted parcel (01-01600-011-02. Councilmember Savanick said she would like to see the area replatted. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota November 10, 1988 Page 5 MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Savanick, directing staff to investigate replatting and surveying of Lots 18, 19 and 20, Block 3, Lebanon Hills 1st Addition, Outlot 2, Palomino Hills, and the unconstructed street. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. RESURVEY & REPLAT PROPERTY REVIEW FEES Councilmember Humphrey asked that the fees charged for City services be reviewed and amendments recommended if appropriate. Mr. Gretz reviewed a proposed joint application by Apple Valley and ALIMAGNET GWPA Burnsville for a Clean Water Partnership Act (CWPA) grant for restor- GRANT APP. ation of water quality of Lake Alimagnet. The application would cost $3,000 to $5,000 which the Cities would share. The CWPA program is a 50 percent state- funded program. Don Romain, 405 Reflection Road, said there are serious problems with the lake including fish kill and algae growth and he would support the program. MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Humphrey, authorizing submittal of an application for a Clean Water Partnership Act grant, jointly with Burnsville, for restoration of Lake Alimagnet. SUBMIT ALIMAGNET APPLICATION Mayor Branning asked if Farquar and Long Lakes should be included because of water quality problems and the apparent limited availability of this opportunity. Mr. Gretz said because the Alimagnet application is being done jointly with Burnsville, a separate application could be prepared, but it might jeopardize the Alimagnet application. The Council agreed to proceed with the Alimagnet application only. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Mr. Kelley reviewed the Planning Commission report on extension of GARRETT AVENUE Garrett Avenue between 139th and 136th Streets. A neighborhood meet- EXTENSION ing was held October 5, 1988, and numerous comments were received. The Planning Commission recommended construction of the street with sidewalk on both sides. Councilmember Holton asked if there will be sidewalk on 136th Street? Mr. Kelley said there will not. Dave Mieras, 13801 Gladiola Way, said he objects to separating part of the land from the park by this street. The street will have a very steep grade and limit visibility of pedestrians crossing it. He does not want a street and would prefer a bike path. There is no need for a connection between the two areas; both have east-west street access. John McCann, 13807 Gladiola Way, said the street would be about 30 feet from the swing sets in the park and he is concerned about traffic visibility. He also asked what will happen with the land on the west side of the street. Mayor Branning said the Council has tried to make all areas and streets interconnect throughout the City. Where this has been done, it results in the best overall planning. Councilmember Holton concurred and said he would like to see the land west of the street left as green space. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota November 10, 1988 Page 6 Councilmember Goodwin said residents should be aware that when they see a stub street, it is not intended to be a cul de sac. A stub is going to be continued as a street at some time. Mayor Branning said this would be the only street connection to the north for the entire area north of 140th Street between Cedar and Galaxie Avenues. This area only has one connection to Cedar and one to Galaxie now. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Humphrey, approving construction of Garrett Avenue between 139th and 136th Streets, with sidewalk on both sides, as recommended by the Planning Commission. CONSTRUCT GARRETT AVENUE Mr. McCann said the design he saw showed the street farther east than the drawing now shown. Mr. Gordon said the actual location of the street is somewhat limited by the terrain and tho connection provided by the stubs in the two subdivisions. Mayor Branning asked him to meet with the residents as to the actual location. Mayor Branning asked what could be a potential use for the land on the west side of the street? Mr. Kelley said it could possibly be used for two or three single family lots, but would require extensive fill. Councilmember Savantck asked if disposition of the land should be discussed further? It was agreed that it should be left as green space at this time. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The Council received a reminder of an informal work session scheduled PARK/PLANNING/ for November 17, 1988, at 6:00 p.m. at Redwood Community Center with COUNCIL MEETING the Planning Commission and Park & Recreation Committee. Councilmember Humphrey said that he would like to discuss a housing moratorium as part of the housing policy discussion scheduled. Mr. Malone reminded the Council that an open house has been set for November 22, 1988, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Tours of the renovated facility will be given and refreshments served. CITY HALL OPEN HOUSE MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Humphrey, to pay the claims and bills, checks numbered 64559 through 64600, 64603 through 64636 and 64638 through 64656, in the total amount of $688,773.51. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CLAIMS & BILLS MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 o'clock p.m.