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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/13/1987CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 13, 1987 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held August 13th, 1987, at 8:00 o'clock p.m. at City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Branning; Councilmembers Goodwin, Holton, Humphrey and Savanick (attended at 8:17 p.m.). ABSENT: None. City staff members present were: Acting Administrator Gretz, City Clerk Mueller, City Attorney Sheldon, City Engineer Gordon, Personnel Director Boland, Recreation Services Manager Johnson, City Planner Kelley, Assistant Administrator Lawell, Planning Assistant McMonigal and Police Chief Rivers. 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 - 4 - Nays - 0. APPROVE AGENDA JULY 23, 1987 MINUTES MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of July 23rd, 1987, as written. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0. Humphrey Abstained. Mayor Branning asked if any one was present to address the Council at AUDIENCE DISCN. this time on any item not on this meeting's agenda. He said the re- STORM SEWER port on storm sewer would also be received at this time. Mr. Gretz REPORT reviewed the report dated August 6, 1987, which described the storm sewer functioning after the heavy rains of the past two weeks. The purpose of the report is to indicate the nature and cost of corrective actions that should be taken in instances where the system is incomplete or did not function properly. In general, the system functioned as it was designed. The damages resulted from the amount of rainfall which was beyond design standards. Claims for damages are being turned over to the City's insurance company as they are received, but it unlikely many of them will receive compensation. (Councilmember Savanick attended during this time.) Anthony and Sandra Wimmer, 5034 West 144th Street, and said the rain July 20th filled Delaney Park pond so the July 23rd rainfall caused it to overflow. Have any studies been done to show the amount of water that pond can hold and does it have capacity for increased development? Mr. Gordon said it was designed considering the entire area would develop and with the capacity for a "100-year storm". Because the storm was beyond the level of a "100-year storm", some flooding was expected. Paul Boettcher, 5670 - 136th Street Court, asked if something is proposed to be done with the pond in his area. It flooded in 1978 and he also had water in his basement this time. Mr. Gretz said problems with that pond were corrected and the flooding this time was due to a sheet of plywood blocking the outlet. The flooding in 1978 was contributed to by grass clippings and other material blocking the outlet. The Mayor asked what the status of Federal disaster assistance is? Police Chief Rivers said centers for the public to apply for assistance have been opened and information was distributed to all residents who had previously submitted damage questionnaires. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 13, 1987 Page 2 MOTION:of Holton, seconded by Humphrey, directing the Engineer to prepare a preliminary feasibility report on corrective act- ions for the City's storm sewer system. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving the minutes of the special meeting of July 30th, 1987, as corrected. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Holton Abstained. MOTION of Humphrey, seconded by Savanick, deleting hiring Central Maintenance Supervisor, adding Joint fire training facility funding and approving all items on the consent agenda. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION of Humphrey, seconded by Savanick, approving a party permit for Mr. & Mrs. Charles Reinhart, 120 Pinewood Circle, for a picnic at Alimagnet Park pursuant to City Code Section 14.5- 3(g)(1) valid on August 15, 1987. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION of Humphrey, secondedby Savanick, approving a temporary on- sale liquor license at the Minnesota Zoological Garden on September 18, 1987. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION of Humphrey, seconded by Savanick, approving reduction of the financial guarantee for Summerfield subdivision from $68,550 to $33,350. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION of Humphrey, seconded by Savanick, authorizing appeal of the City's 1988 levy limit based on the loss of $127,473 in Federal Revenue Sharing Funds and additional costs incurred for July 1987 storm damage. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION of Humphrey, seconded by Savanick, approving Change Order Nor 1 to the contract with Electric Service Co. for the eastern athletic complex lighting in the amount of an additional $7,207.92. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION of Humphrey, seconded by Savanick, approving Change Order No. G-3 to the contract with Maertens-Brenny Construction for Hayes Community Center in the amount of an additional $128.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION of Humphrey, seconded by Savanick, adopting Resolution No. 1987-162 awarding the purchase of a Street Department diesel utility tractor with cab and mowers to Carlson Tractor & Equipment, the lowest bidder meeting specifications, in the amount of $27,095.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. PREPARE STORM SEWER REPORT JULY 30, 1987 MINUTES CONSENT AGENDA ALIMAGNET PARTY PERMIT TEMPORARY ZOO LIQUOR LICENSE SUMMERFIELD BOND REDUCTION 1988 LEVY LIMIT APPEAL CHANGE ORDER 1 ATHLETIC COMPLEX LIGHTING CHANGE ORDER 3 HAYES CENTER GENERAL CONTRACT RES. 1987-162 STREET DEPT. TRACTOR PURCHASE CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 13, 1987 Page 3 MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Savanick, adopting Resolution No. 1987-163 rejecting all bids received July 14, 1987, for a Street Department power sidewalk sweeper and authorizing preparation of revised specifications. Ayes - 5 ~ Nays - O. RES. 1987-163 REJECT SIDEWALK SWEEPER BIDS HIRE RECHTZIGEL POLICE OFFICER HIRE PARTTIME EMPLOYEES ADDITIONAL FIRE TRAINING FUNDING PUBLIC HEARING DAY CARE CENTER FINANCING MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Savanick, approving hiring Jon H. Rechtzigel for the position of Police Officer effective August 29, 1987, at a starting wage of $1,739 per month. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Savanick, approving hiring the parttime employees as listed in the Personnel Director's memo dated August 10, 1987. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Savanick, authorizing $13,664 of additional funding for the Joint Fire Training Facility for a total of $43,664 as described in the Fire Chief's memo dated August 7, 1987. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Lawell reviewed his memo dated August 10, 1987, concerning nonpro- fit commercial development revenue bond financing for a Building Block Day Care Center. The $600,000 requested is for the facility in Apple Valley. Approximately ten sites are proposed throughout the metropol- itan area. The proposed Apple Valley site is between Pennock and Cedar across from the entrance to Eaton Mobile Home Park. A joint powers agreement with all cities will be required prior to final approval. This financing will not count against the City's $10,000,000 calendar year limit of qualified tax exempt obligations. He distributed a revised preliminary resolution for consideration. Mayor Branning called the public hearing on the financing to order at 8:47 p.m. and noted receipt of the affidavit of publication of the hearing notice. Rita Dirico, 379 Cimarron Road, asked if this type of financing was used for other day care centers in the City? Mr. Sheldon said it is the first of a nonprofit type after the tax law changes. Kindercare used IDB financing, which was similar, but is no longer available. Mr. Lawell said the Council had asked if this nonprofit organization was formed to take advantage of tax law changes. Building Block received its tax exempt status in 1971 and became affiliated with New Horizon Childcare in 1980. There being no further questions the hearing was declared closed at 8:51 p.m. MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1987-164 giving preliminary approval to the issuance of commercial development revenue bonds for Building Block Nursery School and Day Care Center in the amount of $600,000 to finance the acquisition, construction and installation of a licensed child day care facility and nursery school. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. RES. 1987-164 PRELIM. APPROVAL BUILDING BLOCK FINANCING CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 13, 1987 Page 4 MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Humphrey, approving the preliminary plat for Building Block Day Care Center subject to dedication of an easement over existing utility lines, as recommended by the Planning Commission, and directing preparation of a development agreement. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. BUILDING BLOCK PRELIMINARY PLAT BUILDING BLOCK BUILDING PERMIT MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, authorizing issuance of a building permit for Building Block Day Care Center subject to construction of four additional parking stalls, as recom- mended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Mayor Branning called the public hearing to order at 8:55 p.m. on Pro- PUBLIC HEARING ject 87-276, 143rd Street Construction Between Glenda and Cedar, and 143RD STREET noted receipt of the affidavit of publication of the hearing notice. Mr. Gordon reviewed the preliminary engineering report and said it will be a 44-foot wide street adjacent to Pennock Shores 2nd Addition. The owner of the Bor-Nel property is concerned that all the right-cf-way is being requested from that property, but it is necessary to align with 143rd Street on the east side of Cedar. John Luhman, representing the property owner, said they are concerned about the right-of-way and asked when the street would be constructed. Mr. Gordon said, if agreement can be reached, this fall. Councilmember Savanick asked if a curb cut is included for access to the north? Mr. Gordon said no, it can be added when that area develops because there is no plan for the property now. There were no further questions and the hearing was declared closed at 9:00 p.m. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Holton, adopting Resolution No. 1987-165 ordering installation of Project 87-276, 143rd Street Construction Between Glenda and Cedar. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. RES. 1987-165 ORDER PROJECT 87-276 RES. 1987-166 PROJ. 87-276 PLANS & SPECS. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Holton, adopting Resolution No. 1987-166 directing the Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for Project 87-276. Ayes ~ 5 - Nays - O. Mayor Branning called the public hearing to order at 9:02 p.m. on Pro- PUBLIC HEARING ject 87-277, Johnny Cake Ridge Road Revisions at the Zoo Entrance, and JOHNNY CAKE noted receipt of the affidavit of publication of the hearing notice. REVISIONS AT Mr. Gordon reviewed the preliminary engineering report and said the ZOO ENTRANCE Zoo is closing the entrance on Johnny Cake and requested removal of the concrete medians. The road will be narrowed to 52 feet and an overlay included north to the Eagan boundary. M.S.A. funds will be used to finance the project. Councilmember Holton asked if the overlay could be extended to 140th Street? Mr. Gordon said he would look into it. Councilmember Savanick asked if the median for a left turn lane at 125th Street could be retained? Mr. Gordon said the lane is not long enough for adequate stacking space and the State recommended it be removed. There were no further questions and the hearing was declared closed at 9:10 p.m. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 13, 1987 Page 5 MOTION of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1987~ 167 ordering installation of Project 87-277, Johnny Cake Ridge Road Revisions at the Zoo Entrance. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 1 (Savanick). RES. 1987-167 ORDER PROJECT 87-277 RES. 1987-168 PROJ. 87-277 PLANS & SPECS MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1987- 168 directing the Engineer to prepare plans and specifica- tions for Project 87-277. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 1 (Savanick). Mayor Branning called the public hearing to order at 9:11 p.m. on Pro- PUBLIC HEARING ject 87-272, Shadow Estates Trunk Improvements, and noted receipt of SHADOW ESTATES the affidavit of publication of the hearing notice. Mr. Gordon re- TRUNKS viewed the preliminary engineering report for sanitary sewer trunk and lateral construction and moving a lift station. A report will be prepared for August 27, 1987, which will include storm sewer. The Mayor asked for questions; there were none and the hearing was declared closed at 9:12 p.m. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Savanick, adopting Resolution No. 1987-169 ordering installation of Project 87-272, Shadow Estates Trunk Improvements. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION of Humphrey, seconded by Savanick, adopting Resolution No. 1987-170 directing the Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for Project 87-272. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. RES. 1987-169 ORDER PROJECT 87-272 RES. 1987-170 PROJ. 87-272 PLANS & SPECS. Mr. Gretz reported that they have not been able to reach an agreement STATUS REPORT with the property owner to extend Galaxie Avenue to 155th Street and 153RD & GALAXIE connect 153rd Street between Galaxie and Cedar. It was intended to do IMPROVEMENTS the work this year financed by a combination of M.S.A. funds, tax in- crement funds and special assessments. The tax increment may not be available and, without the property owner's consent, special assessments may not be possible. They will continue negotiations for the right-of-way, however, construction will probably not begin this year. No action is requested at this time. Mr. Kelley reviewed his memo dated August 13, 1987, on Apple Ponds APPLE PONDS subdivision. The overall plat contains 136 small lot single family SUBDIVISION lots and two lots for future multiple dwellings. The first phase of 82 lots is proposed with only access from 157th Street. The Planning Commission had expressed concern about the number of small lots and recommended denial. The required Comprehensive Plan amendment was submitted to the Metropolitan Council which determined it was of local significance only. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting a resolution approving amendments to the Land Use Guide Plan of the Comprehensive Plan for Apple Ponds by changing the designation from D-IV to D-II and D-IV. APPLE PONDS COMP. PLAN AMENDMENT Councilmember Holton asked what the density of the development is? Mr. Kelley said the single family area is three units per acre and the multiple area is 14 units per acre, based on gross acres. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota Ceunty, Minnesota August 13, 1987 Page 6 Councilmember Humphrey said he believes there is a problem with access to the area. If The only access proposed for the first phase is 157th Street to Cedar Avenue. A future street is proposed to 160th Street, but without construction of Galaxie Avenue this development does not appear feasible. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Holton, tabling further considera- tion of the Apple Ponds development until access is resolved. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. TABLE APPLE PONDS PROPOSAL Councilmember Savanick asked if the preliminary plat will get automatic approval if action to deny is not taken? Mr. Gretz said this development requires a Comprehensive Plan amendment and rezoning before the time line applies. The Mayor asked if Staff required further direction on this matter? Mr. Gretz said he understands construction of 153rd Street and Galaxie Avenue is the problem and they will continue to work on cash flow and acquiring easements. Mayor Branning called the public hearing to order at 9:40 p.m. on Pro- PUBLIC HEARING ject 87~278, Apple Ponds Trunk Improvements and 157th Street, and APPLE PONDS & noted receipt of the affidavit of publication of the hearing notice. 157TH STREET Mr. Gordon reviewed the preliminary engineering report which includes construction of a ponding area and connecting ponding areas west of Cedar to flow southerly. Rita Dirico asked if funding was the reason for tabling Apple Ponds? Mr. Gretz said no, these improvements would be specially assessed against the property. Richard Winkler questioned the reason for holding the hearing. If Apple Ponds does not proceed, this project cannot be installed. Mr. Gretz said if access is resolved, then the project would be in a position to proceed immediately. The hearing could be continued until the matter comes back to the Council. Mr. Winkler said he does not believe construction of 153rd and Galaxie is needed for this plat. Mayor Branning said the Council believes it is necessary. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Holton, continuing the hearing on Project 87-278 until the Apple Ponds development comes back to the Council. Ayes - 5 ~ Nays - O. CONTINUE HEARING Mr. Kelley reviewed the Planning Commission report on a proposed in- INDOOR SOCCER door soccer facility at future 157th Street and Galaxie Avenue which FACILITY is tied to the Apple Ponds proposal for access. The Metropolitan Council has found the Comprehensive Plan amendment to be of local significance only. Because a dual land use designation is proposed the amendment could be approved now. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1987- 171 approving amendments to the Land Use Guide Plan of the Comprehensive Plan for an indoor soccer facility by changing the designation from D-IV to D-IV/PK. RES. 1987-171 SOCCER FACILITY COMP. PLAN AMDT Councilmember Humphrey said without Galaxie Avenue, access from only 157th Street is a problem for this site. Councilmember Holton asked if 155th Street could be extended to serve it? Mr. Kelley said the ponding area would have to be reconfigured and they do not have property adjoining that alignment at this time. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 13, 1987 Page 7 Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Holton, tabling consideration of the TABLE SOCCER soccer facility rezoning and preliminary plat until access is FACILITY resolved. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 1 (Humphrey). Mr. Kelley reviewed the report on Crestview Forest Townhomes as amend- CRESTVIEW FOREST ed following the July 23, 1987, meeting. The developer has reduced TOWNHOMES the number of dwelling units from 142 to 126 or 5.39 units per acre. REVISED PROPOSAL This is comparable to the Wildwood area which is 5.6 units per acre. Access at Palomino Drive has been moved to align with Hunters Way as requested. The developer looked at the possibility of putting single family lots along Garden View Drive, but the grade would not be feasible for driveways. John Marwede, 8733 Highwood Way, said residents of the area met with Mr. Eaton and Mr. Diedrich on the revised plan and still feel the density is too high and will create safety problems in the future. Within a square mile, there are 330 multiple dwelling units. Including this proposal, the property designated for multiple and development in Burnsville, there will be over 1,000 multiple dwelling units in the area. When people bought homes, they researched the zoning, which was single family, and they believed that zoning would remain. SeVeral nearby developments with topography problems have been developed for single family lots and sold very well. They are still opposed to the proposal. Rita Dirico, 379 Cimarron Road, said the Comprehensive Plan designation is D-II, mixed residential. Doesn't this provide for mixed rather than all multiple? Mr. Kelley said D-II allows six units per acre and can be single, multiple or a combination. Councilmember Goodwin commented that on July 23rd Brad Griffith said they would not be opposed to townhouses like the Evergreen development, but are the residents now saying they want the area single family only. Mr. Griffith said, speaking for himself, he would not be opposed to something with the same density and buffering. Roger Potratz, 8750 Highwood Way, said he surveyed the number of multiple dwellings in the area and found the number is very high for that part of the City compared to the rest of it. Mayor Branning said he understands the residents are not opposed to high quality townhouses, but buffering is the question. Buffering can be done many ways, artificially or naturally or with a wide street. Since there are wide streets surrounding the area, it would probably not be good to mix single family homes with the townhouses. Vickie Oliver, 8734 Highwood Way, if a higher density is allowed, there will be more children in the area with limited access to parks. Additional children will also add to the school crowding problem. Mr. Kelley said townhouse developments generally have one- third to one-fourth the number of children as single family developments. Cort Biemond, 144 Chaparral Drive, said he agrees with Mrs. Oliver's concern about school crowding as evidenced by the recent school bond issue. He is also concerned about traffic problems on Palomino Drive. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 13, 1987 Page 8 Merv Hanson, 8615 Hunters Way, said he has low water pressure at times and questioned whether additional multiple dwellings will compound tho problem. Richard Trabant, 8468 - 133rd Court said his home has water pressure problems also. Mr. Gordon said he believes the elevation of the property causes low water pressure rather than the number of connections. Mark Mullin, 13146 Heritage Way, said there are many examples of single family homes and multiple dwellings mixed in areas and those developments have been done well. The Mayor said the best examples are where natural barriers are used to buffer areas. Palomino and Garden View are major streets and serve the buffering purpose. Phyllis Garbart, 13032 Hialeah Path, said everyone is opposed to the development because they bought their homes believing the area would be single family. There are many multiple dwellings in the area now and does not believe there should be more along Palomino Drive. Counctlmember Goodwin said the proportion of multiple dwellings in Apple Valley is lower compared to surrounding communities. Residents of the area have said they understand the desirability of multiple dwellings on the property, particularly the western half, but they want somo relief on the eastern half. Councilmember Humphrey said other communities generally have a 60/40 ratio of single family to multiple; Apple Valley is about 80/20. He agrees he does not want to see low quality exteriors on the townhouses; natural wood exteriors should be used similar to Wildwood. Wildwood also has its own play area and that is not included here. Parking is also a concern. He believes this is a good location for multiple because it is surrounded by roads, but more units could be eliminated to handle parking and play area. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Humphrey, rezoning the Crestview Forest Townhome area, west of Garden View Drive between Palomino and future County Road 38, from R~1G to M-2 as recommended by the Planning Commission. REZONE CRESTVIEW FOREST TOWNHOMES Councilmember Holton said he understands the residents concerns about children, traffic, single family zoning, etc. When he moved here everything was zoned Agriculture and the Council has to look at the best use for the land. This may not be the best plan, but the use is appropriate. Councilmember Goodwin said this development is now proposed at 5.4 dwelling units per acre and the example discussed was 4.2 units per acre. He believes the density on the eastern half of the property is the concern. Mr. Diedrich reviewed the changes proposed. They have provided 65 additional parking spaces and reduced the number of units to 126. The units will have natural wood siding. Councilmember Savanick asked the allowable density in an M-2 zone and if additional controls could be put on density. Mr. Kelley said the density is calculated on a sliding scale based on the number of bedrooms. Mr. Gretz said M-2 zoning was petitioned for and if approved and a plat prepared which meets subdivision regulations, the Council would be required to approve it. The Council has more discretion in rezoning than in platting proceedings. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 13, 1987 Page 9 Ceuncilmember Humphrey asked what would be required for M-1 zoning? Mr. Sheldon said the Council has the authority to rezone any property; however, a hearing must be held first. The reason for looking at a rezonin§ and plat simultaneously is to try to maintain as much control as possible. Mayor Branning said rather than deny the rezenfng, he would prefer to have the developer work with staff and come back with a lower density. Mr. Eaton asked if it could be tabled fer 30 days to do so. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Holton, tabling consideration of Crestview Forest Townhomes proposal until September 10, 1987. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. TABLE CRESTVIEW FOREST TOWNHOMES RES. 1987-172 EAGLE RIDGE 2ND PLAT & AGREEMENT MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1987- 172 approving the final plat and development agreement for Eagle Ridge Estates 2nd Addition and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Mayor Branning asked if easements have been obtained? Mr. Gordon said upon the developer closing on this property, the necessary easements will be supplied. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - ~ - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Savanick, adopting Resolution No. 1987-173 receiving the preliminary engineering report on Project 87-279, Eagle Ridge Estates 2nd Addition Improve- ments, and setting a public hearing on it at 8:00 p.m. on August 27, 1987. Ayes - 5 ~ Nays - O. RES. 1987-173 SET HEARING PROJ. 87-279 RES. 1987-174 TAKE BIDS PROJ. 87-271 VALLEY MEADOWS TOWNHOMES PRELIMINARY PLAT MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Holton, adopting Resolution No. 1987-174 approving plans and specifications for Project 87- 271, Cherry Oak Estates & Bubbers-Krause Addition Improve- ments, and authorizing advertising for bids to be received at 2:00 p.m. on September 10, 1987. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving the preliminary plat of Valley Meadows Townhomes, east of Garden View and south of Heywood Path, and granting setback variances due to site constraints; said approval subject to installation of a berm, additional overflow parking adjacent to Outlet D and approval of the plans by the pipeline companies, as recom- mended by the Planning Commission, and directing preparation of a development agreement for Council consideration. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Holton, authorizing issuance of building permits for 32 townhouse units in Valley Meadows as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. VALLEY MEADOWS BUILDING pERMITS RES. 1987-175 AWARD CONTRACT PROJ. 87-264 MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1987-175 awarding the contract for Project 87-264, Huntington & Hunters Ridge Trunk Improvements, to Albrecht Excavating, Inc., the low bidder, at $405,128.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 13, 1987 Page 10 Mr. Kelley reviewed his memo dated August 13, 1987, concerning the 1988 FIRST-TIME 1988 first-time home buyer program. Two applications within the HOMEBUYER County for bonding authority will be accepted. The HRA will be sub- PROGRAM mitring one for a County-wide program and another for a specific city. Apple Valley is being given the first chance to participate and the HRA wishes to know if we are interested. Public hearings will be required in November and specific details of City-desired restrictions can be addressod at a future meeting. Councilmember Humphrey said he would like the funding available for existing housing, well as new, and structured to require certain exterior maintenance to qualify. Mr. Kelley said he would look into whether some type of upgrading requirements could bo included. It was suggested that upgrading to FHA or VA standards could be a requirement. The Council concurred that staff should pursue the program. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Humphrey, passing Ordinance No. 397 amending Chapter 14 of the City Code by providing specific conditions for and local regulation of state~licensed gambling in the City with a local license investigation fee of $100.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. ORDINANCE 397 GAMBLING REGULATIONS TAX INCREMENT FINANCING USAGE POLICY RES. 1987-176 PLAT WAIVER MORNINGVIEW The Council received a draft of a proposed tax increment financing usage policy and review criteria for applications. Mr. Gretz said this document was prepared following Mr. Inman's presentation July 30, 1987, and he asked the Council to review and comment on it. It will be considered for adoption August 27, 1987. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Holton, adopting Resolution No. 1987-176 granting a temporary waiver of platting to allow transfer of property on a metes and bounds description and filing appropriate deeds with the County Recorder for portions of Morningview and Morningview 2nd and 3rd Additions (part of which will be platted as Morningview 4th). Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. Mr. Johnson reviewed his memo dated August 13, 1987, concerning im- HAYES OUTDOOR provements for outdoor hockey rinks at Hayes Field. Relocation of the HOCKEY RINKS rinks is necessary because the new Community Center is being constructed on the site of the existing rinks. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, authorizing R. L. Feig & Associates to prepare specifications for lighting three outdoor hockey rinks at Hayes Field at an estimated cost of $32,720 with $15,000 funded by park bond proceeds and $17,720 funded by park dedication funds. PREPARE RINK LIGHTING SPECS. Councilmember Savanick asked if the existing Hayes Building could be used for a warming house and if there will be a pleasuro skating rink? Mr. Johnson said the building could be used for that purpose and the pleasure rink will be north of the two southerly hockey rinks. Mayor Branning asked if all of the park bond funds have been earmarked for projects? Mr. Johnson said they were and park dedication funds are being requested for the balance. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 13, 1987 Page 11 Councilmember Goodwin asked if Belmont Park improvements were included in the park bond funds? Mr. Johnson said $25,000 was earmarked to purchase additional land, but they have had a problem negotiating a purchase price. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Humphrey, authorizing expenditure of up to $1,700.00 for placement of a City promotional adver- tisement in the October issue of "Corporate Report" magazine as described in the City Clerk's memo dated August 13, 1987. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY PROMOTIONAL ADVERTISEMENT Councilmember Goodwin asked for an update on the City Administrator ADMINISTRATOR recruitment. Ms. Boland said Mr. Law has received approximately 75 RECRUITMENT applications for the position and is making contacts with the indivi- UPDATE duals. He intends to have a list of candidates to discuss with the Council September 3, 1987. Interviews would be tentatively scheduled for September 10 and 11, 1987. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, to pay the claims and bills, checks numbered 31137, 56209 through 56223, 56225 through 56330, 56339 through 56357 and 56359 through 56464, in the total amount of $3,791,785.12. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CLAIMS & BILLS MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. The meeting was adjourned at 11:40 o~clock p.m.