HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/23/2014 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
October 23, 2014
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota,
held October 23, 2014, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., at Apple Valley Municipal Center.
PRESENT: Mayor Hamann-Roland; Councilmembers Bergman, Goodwin, Grendahl, and
Hooppaw.
ABSENT: None. �
City staff inembers present were: City Administrator Lawell, City Clerk Gackstetter, City
Attorney Dougherty, Parks and Recreation Director Bernstein, Public Works Director
Blomstrom, Planner Dykes, Assistant City Administrator Grawe, Human Resources Manager
Haas, Finance Director Hedberg, Community Development Director Nordquist, and Police Chief
Rechtzigel.
Mayor Hamann-Roland 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 Hooppaw, approving the agenda for tonight's meeting,
as presented. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
AUDIENCE
Mayor Ham�nn-Roland 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 Hamann-Roland asked if the Council or anyone in the audience wished to pull any item
from the consent agenda. There were no requests.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, approving all items on the consent agenda
with no exceptions. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, approving the minutes of the regular meeting
of October 9, 2014, as written. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, Bergman, approving renewal of a Currency
Exchange License by the Minnesota Department of Commerce to Madison
Financial Companies, Inc., d/b/a Money Xchange, for premises at 15465 Cedar
Avenue, Ste. 170. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
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Dakota County, Minnesota
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MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2014-149 setting a
public hearing, at 7:00 p.m., on November 25, 2014, on renewal applications for
On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor, Wine, and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor Licenses for
2015. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, approving the Truth-in-Taxation notice as
attached to the Finance Director's memo dated October 16, 2014. Ayes - 5 -Nays
- 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2014-150 to
Release Encumbrances on Gabella Property and Galante Property. Ayes - 5 -
Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2014-151 amending
the Conditional Use Permit for a 3,500 square foot child care facility in a"LB"
(Limited Business) zoning district on Lot 7, Block 2, Valley Commercial Park
2nd Addition(14510 Pennock Avenue), for Miss Marie's Learning Center, with
conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, approving Change Order No. 1 to the
contract with Designing Earth Contracting, Inc., for AV Project 2013-149,
Regents Point Street and Utility Improvements, in the amount of an additional
$34,030.50. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, accepting AV Project 2012-107, 2012 Pond
Cleanouts, as complete and authorizing final payment on the contract with Kevin
Casey, LLC, in the amount of$521.98. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, approving the Memorandum of Agreement
for 2015 Insurance Contribution with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc.,
(LELS), Local No. 71, as attached to the Human Resources Manager's memo, and
authorizing execution of the necessary documents. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, approving hiring the seasonal and part time
employees and resignation of employee, as listed in the Personnel Report dated
October 23, 2014. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
TRUTH-IN-TAXATION 1NSERT
Councilmember Goodwin commented on the Truth-in-Taxation insert and the pie chart which
depicts street maintenance costs. He pointed out the City Council made a decision a few years
ago not to specially assess property owners for street maintenance. He believes it is one of the
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most important decisions made by the City Council and is proud of its positive impact on Apple
Valley's residents and businesses..
Mayor Hamann-Roland added that it helps keep the citizens' and businesses' budgets
predictable.
EXPANSION OF MISS MARIE'S LEARNING CENTER FACILITY
Ms. Marie Zurick, from Miss Marie's Learning Center, noted this is the third time she has been
before the City Council for an expansion of her learning center. She commented on her business
and her love for the children she teaches.
GENERAL ELECTION UPDATE
Ms. Gackstetter provided the Council an update on election preparations and reminded the public
about the upcoming City and General Election on Tuesday,November 4. Polls will be open
from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. She encouraged everyone to exercise their right to vote.
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Grendahl, approving the calendar of upcoming events
as included in the City Clerk's memo dated October 20, 2014, and noting that
each event listed is hereby deemed a Special Meeting of the City Council. Ayes -
5 -Nays - 0.
CLAIMS AND BILLS
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl,to pay the claims and bills, check registers
dated October 15, 2014, in the amount of$801,617.93; and October 22, 2014, in
the amount of$1,455,884.19. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hooppaw, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:26 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Qal'YtR�A
Pamela J. kst ter, City Clerk
Approved by the Apple Valley City Council on 11-�3'I'-E