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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/05/1987CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 5, 1987 Minutes of the special meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held March 5th, 1987, at 8:00 o 'clock p.m. at City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Branning; Councilmembers Goodwin, Holton, Humphrey and Savanick. ABSENT: None. City staff members present were: City Administrator Asleson, City Clerk Mueller, City Attorney Sheldon, Finance Director Ballenger, Personnel Director Boland, Community Development Director Gretz, City Planner Kelley, Assistant Administrator Lawell, Planning Assistant McMonigal and Police Chief Rivers. Mayor Branning called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. The Mayor said he and Councilmember Holton met with Mr. Asleson Febru- ADMINISTRATOR dry 27, 1987, and he and Mr. Asleson met again March 1, 1987, and RESIGNATION discussed Mr. Asleson's employment with the City. Mr. Asleson had ad- vised he would be submitting his resignation and the conditions of a termination and severance agreement were tentatively agreed upon. Mr. Sheldon has prepared documents for the Council to consider and said the severance terms are similar to the provisions in Mr. Asleson's employment contract with the City. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1987-40 accepting the resignation of Richacd G. Asleson, as City Administrator/Treasurer, effective April 10, 1987, and approving the terms and conditions of the Termination and Severance Pay Agreement with him and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. RES. 1987-40 ADMINISTRATOR TERMINATION AGREEMENT Councilmember Holton said this resignation was being accepted with regret and he expressed his appreciation to Mr. Asleson for 17 years of service to the City. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Mr. Gretz distributed copies of a purchase agreement for a library/ LIBRARY/GOVERN- government service center site on part of Lot 2, Block 6, Apple Valley MENT CENTER Commercial Addition, and unplatted property south of the lot, contain- SITE ing approximately 6.71 acres. The purchase price is $2.30 per square foot to be based on an actual survey. The agreement is subject to 50 percent participation by Dakota County. The proposal has been discussed with Commissioner Loed~ng and it is believed the County Board will support it. The City would use tax increment funds for its share of the purchase and James O'Meara, the City's attorney on such financing, has verbally indicated this is an acceptable use for these funds. If the Council approves the purchase, the proposal will be presented to the County Library Board on March 12, 1987, and then to the County Board on March 24, 1987. MOTION: of Savanick, seconded Goodwin, approving a purchase agreement with P. R. Development Company and Paul Grosz for part of Lot 2, Block 6,.Apple Valley Commercial Addition, and part of-the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of .Section 27 for apprqxi- mately $672,262.00, subject to County payment of 50 percent and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. PURCHASE AGREE- MENT FOR LIBRARY SITE CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 5, 1987 Page 2 Councilmember Savanick asked about tax exemption on the property. Mr. Sheldon said when the property has been acquired and the deed filed, it will become tax exempt. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Humphrey, authorizing Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates, Inc., to conduct a space needs study for City Administration and Police offices as described in its letter dated February 27, 1987, using the 1987 hourly rate schedule at a cost not to exceed $7,500.00. BRA SPACE NEEDS STUDY Councilmember Goodwin asked if other City buildings would be looked at for utilization in addition to City Hall? Mr. Gretz said yes and the intent would be to look at three to five year needs. Councilmember Humphrey asked about the time frame to conduct the study. Mr. Gretz said it is estimated to be completed in 30 days. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Savanick, adopting Resolution No. 1987-41 amending Resolution No. 1984-121, Expense Reimburse- ment Policy, by increasing the subsistence allowance in paragraph B.6. to $50.00 per day consisting of $9.00 for breakfast, $14.00 for lunch, $20.00 for dinner and $7.00 for incidental expenses or, in the alternative, allowing reim- bursement for actual expenses incurred based on receipts and allowing one full daily subsistence allowance for one travel day to and one travel day from a travel occurrence outside the state of Minnesota as contained in Mr. Gretz's memo dated March 4, 1987. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. RES. 1987-41 AMEND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT POLICY Mr. Asleson advised that the AMM will be holding a special meeting AMM SPECIAL March 12, 1987, to consider amending its policy on fiscal disparities. POLICY MEETING It is proposed to support a change in the contribution to the pool from 40 percent to 30 percent of the value. He commented on positions the various metropolitan communities have taken on this policy and cities with smaller commercial and industrial tax bases would lose revenue. He will attend the meeting and oppose the policy on behalf of the City. The Council endorsed his attendance. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Savanick, to pay the claims and bills, checks numbered 53469 through 53571, in the total amount of $1,245,018.95. Ayes - 5 - Nays P O. CLAIMS & BILLS MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Goodwin, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40.o'clock p.m. The Council then continued with its regular informal meeting.