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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/24/1986CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 24, 1986 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held April 24th, 1986, at 8:00 o'clock p.m. at City Hall PRESENT: Mayor Branning; Councilmembers Goodwin, Holton, Humphrey and Savanick (attended at 8:06 p.m.); City Administrator Asleson and City Clerk Mueller. ABSENT: None. Mayor Branning called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. The Councilmembers and everyone in attendance took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving the agenda for tonightfs meeting as amended. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. APPROVE AGENDA MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving all items on the CONSENT AGENDA consent agenda with no exceptions. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving extension of the deadline date for A.L.F. Ambulance to submit its 1987 budget from May 1st to July 1st. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. A.L.F. BUDGET EXTENSION HIRE PARTTIME EMPLOYEES CHANGE ORDER 1 PROJ. 86-243 HIRE BRZEZINSKI MAINTENANCE I CHANGE ORDER 5 EQUIPMENT STOR- AGE BUILDING APRIL 10, 1986 MINUTES MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving hiring the parttime employees as listed in the memo from the City Administrator dated April 15, 1986. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving Change Order No. 1 to the contract with McNamara Contracting for Project 86- 243, 1986 Street Maintenance, in the amount of an additional $5,000.00. Ayes - 4 ~ Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving hiring James Brzezinski for the fulltime position of Maintenance I effective April 29, 1986, at a salary of $8.14 per hour. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving Change Order No. 5 to the contract with Balco Building Systems for the Equipment and Vehicle Storage Building in the amount of an additional $2,313.00. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Savanick attended at this time. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving the minutes of the meeting of April 10th, 1986, as written. Ayes ~ 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 24, 1986 Page 2 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. Craig Wolfson, EBONY LANE 14324 Ebony Lane, was present to request installation of sidewalk on SIDEWALK REQUEST bls street. A copy of a map of the area was distributed to the Council. Mr. Wolfson said the curve on the street is believed to be hazardous with no provision for pedestrian traffic. He referred to sections of the City Code regarding subdivision regulations and said he believes the developer should have been required to install,the sidewalk. Mr. Gretz said the City's policy is for five-foot wide sidewalks to be installed on both sides of neighborhood collector streets. Ebony Lane is a 32-foot wide residential street and the City's policy does not require sidewalk. Councilmember Holton said he has always preferred sidewalks, but it is probably too late to require the developer to install them. He asked Mr. Gretz what the alternatives might be? Mr. Gretz said there are three ways to pay for sidewalks; they can be installed and paid for by the developer or they can be installed by the City and the cost either levied as a special assessment to the benefitting property or paid by ad valorem taxes of the City. Mayor Branning asked Staff to review this matter and report back to the Council at its May 8, 1986, meeting. Mayor Branning read a proclamation proclaiming May 16th, 1986, as "Poppy Day" in Apple Valley. Mavis Larson, of the American Legion Auxiliary, was present and said funds received from the sale of poppies are used by the Auxiliary to support its projects for veterans. POPPY DAY PROCLAMATION ARBOR MONTH PROCLAMATION Mayor Branning read a proclamation proclaiming May as "Arbor Month" in Apple Valley. Ken Brackee, City Forestry Specialist, was present and said the City has again received "Tree City USA" recognition for 1986. He reviewed activities which will take place during the month. Lenore Herman, a leader of the "Apple Seeds" 4H Club, was present and said the Club will donate and plant an ornamental planter at Fire Station 2 on May 15, 1986. Eric Manwarren, who designed the planter as his Club project, was present and described it. The Dakota Doers 4H Club will be donating a tree in memory of Ed Solomonson which will also be planted at Fire Station 2. Mayor Branning called the public hearing to order at 8:24 p.m. on Pro- PUBLIC HEARING ject 86-252, Carrollton Estates 2nd Addition Trunk Improvements, and PROJ. 86-252 noted receipt of the affidavit of publication of the hearing notice dated March 20, 1986. Keith Gordon reviewed the preliminary engineering report and said the project includes construction of a storm water holding pond. This includes only trunk improvements; the other utilities will be installed privately. The Mayor asked for any comments from the Council and the public. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 8:26 p.m. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1986-64 ordering installation of Project 86-252, Carrollton Estates 2nd Addition Trunk Improvements. Ayes 5 - Nays - O. RES. 1986-64 ORDER PROJECT 86-252 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 24, 1986 Page 3 MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. RES. 1986-65 1986-65 directing the Engineer to prepare plans and speci- PLANS & SPECS. fications for Project 86-252. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. PROJ. 86-252 Mr. Gretz said Eaton Mobile Home Park had been granted a continuance EATON MOBILE at the last meeting on its 1986 permit. There are still matters not HOME PARK resolved and he would request continuance until a State Health Depart- EXTENSION ment certificate is issued. There is now some dispute over ownership - and it appears this will probably be resolved in court. Mr. Sheldon said as long as reasonable progress is being made, the continuance should be granted. It will continue to be monitored and if the matter is not resolved in a timely manner, it would be brought back to the Council. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Savanick, granting an extension to the time limit set in Resolution No. 1986-7 for Eaton Mobile Home Park to obtain its 1986 permit until a State Health Department certificate has been issued. EATON PARK PER- MIT EXTENSION Councilmember Goodwin asked how long this might be? Mr. Gretz said it is not known because the State Health Department has not received an yet due to the ownership question. Mayor Branning asked that it continue to be monitored and Staff is requested to notify the residents of the Park when the item is scheduled before the Council. Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Mr. Asleson said consideration of a no parking sign on part of Hunters Way was scheduled at his request. He did not contact the residents there until late today and no one was able to attend the meeting. He asked that this be delayed until May 8, 1986. Mr. Asleson said the Council was updated on the status of the Police POLICE LABOR labor negotiations at its informal meeting on April 17, 1986. Nothing NEGOTIATION has transpired to change matters since then. The City has now received STATUS REPORT notice that the arbitration hearing is scheduled for 12:00 noon on June 5, 1986. Police Chief Rivers reviewed his memo dated April 18, 1986, concerning acquisition of a forfeited vehicle. State law allows vehicles involved in a felony offense to be forfei- ted to cities following certain court proceedings. These proceedings were initiated and the City has the opportunity to acquire a 1984 Chevrolet Blazer by payment of the liens in it in the amount of $7,567.08. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Savanick, authorizing the expenditure of $7,567.08 in payment of liens for acquisition of a 1984 Chevrolet Blazer by the City as provided in certain court proceedings. Ayes - 5 - Nays - . ACQUIRE FOR- FEITED VEHICLE RES. 1986-66 FINAL PLAT PADLOCK MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Holton, adopting Resolution No. 1986-66 approving the final plat and development agreement for PADLOCK and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 24, 1986 Page 4 Mr. Gretz said he met with John Shardlow, of Dahlgren, Shardlow and PLANNING STUDY Uban, Inc., and requested an estimate of costs to prepare a planning study of the City's commercial and industrial property as requested by the Council. He distributed a letter dated April 24, 1986, outlining the estimated costs for work to be done on an hourly basis with a maximum cost. The phases of the study are not detailed in the letter, but include: Phase I, a study of the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Cedar Avenue and County Road 42; Phase II, a study of the "ring route" area surrounded by 147th Street, Pennock Avenue, 153rd Street and Galaxie Avenue; Phase III, a study of other commercial and industrial property in the City; and Phase IV, assistance in developing guidelines for performance standards and aesthetics in property development. Couneilmember Holton said he would question whether Phase III should be included and might better relate to work that could be done by an economic development consultant? Mr. Gretz said, in his opinion, this type of planning study is what would be used by an economic development consultant. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Savanick, approving the agreement with Dahlgren, Shardlow and Uban, Inc., for planning study services dated April 24, 1986, and authorizing proceeding with Phase I, subject to receipt of the fee schedule and further discussion with the Council at its informal meeting of May 1, 1986. Ayes - 5 ~ Nays - 0. DAHLGREN PLANN- ING STUDY AGREEMENT Mr. Asleson distributed a letter dated April 9, 1986, from the Dakota COUNTY ROAD 38 County Highway Department requesting additional right-of-way and slope EASEMENTS easements for County Road 38 adjacent to Valleywood Golf Course. Based on the amount of the appraisals, he would recommend accepting the appraised value for the land rather than donating the property. Councilmember Savanick asked if construction would mean a gravel road access to the Golf Course? Keith Gordon said he understands construction would begin this summer and the gravel base installed. A blacktop surface would be installed next year. Mr. Asleson said Mr. Gurban and Mr. Dodge have looked at the plans and this type of construction schedule minimizes the impact on the Course because it will be done later in the golf Mayor Branning said he believes the County should be required to provide access to the Golf Course and asked the Engineer to prepare cost estimates for a temporary blacktop mat from Pilot Knob Road to the Golf Course entrance. It was noted that the County will be preparing a construction agreement which the City must also approve before construction begins. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute Right of Entry, Highway Easement and Slope Easement documents related to right-of-way for the recon- struction of County Road 38 adjacent to Valleywood Golf Course; Highway Easements 1551 and 1557 and Slope Easements 350 and 356 all for the consideration of $5,500.00, subject to approval of the construction agreement by the City. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. APPROVE CR 38 EASEMENTS CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 24, 1986 Page 5 MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Holton, adopting Resolution No. 1986-67 receiving the preliminary engineering report on Project 86-253, Lac Lavon Shores 3rd Addition Improvements, and setting a public hearing on it at 8:00 p.m. on May 22, 1986. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. RES. 1986-67 SET HEARING PROJ. 86-253 RES. 1986-68 COMP. PLAN TRANSP. AMENDT. RES. 1986-69 TAKE BIDS SHOP EQUIPMENT MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1986-68 adopting the amendments to the Transportation Chapter of the Apple Valley Comprehensive Plan as adopted by the Planning Commission on October 16, 1985, and reviewed by the Metropolitan Council. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Holton, adopting Resolution No. 1986-69 approving plans and specifications for Shop Fur- nishings and Vehicle Service Equipment for the Central Maintenance Facility and authorizing advertisement for bids to be received at 2:00 p.m. on May 20, 1986. Ayes - 5 - Naya - 0. The Council received a memo dated April 24, 1986, from Mr. Gurban concerning gypsy moth infestation spraying which will be done by the Department of Agriculture as was done last year. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, authorizing Mr. Gurban to send a letter to the FAA granting approval for the Agricul- ture Department to conduct helicopter spraying for gypsy moth infestation. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. GYPSY MOTH SPRAYING Councilmember Humphrey said he has reviewed applications for appointment to the Planning Commission and contacted most of the applicants. He would recommend appointing Phillip Peterson to fill the vacancy at this time. He has been advised that Carol Hein will be submitting her resignation from the Planning Commission. When her letter is received, consideration of filling the vacancy will be scheduled on the agenda. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1986-70 appointing Phillip O. Peterson to the Planning Commission for a three-year term expiring March 1, 1989. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. RES. 1986-70 APPOINT PETERSON TO PLANNING COM. RES. 1986-71 CANVASS SPECIAL ELECTION RETURNS MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1986-71 accepting the returns of the ballots cast at the Special Park Bond Election on April 22, 1986, for canvass and declaring the question passed with 1,160 yes votes and 514 no votes. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Consideration of a salary adjustment for the Assistant Park Director was deleted from the agenda. Mr. Sheldon reviewed negotiations conducted to acquire Utility easements for The Oaks of Apple Valley III project over the Loch and Nordaune properties. Agreement has now been reached and he' would recommend approval of the easement agreements and payment of damages in the amount of $10,500 to each property owner. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 24, 1986 Page 6 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving easement agree- ments for the Loch and Nordaune properties, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same and authorizing payment of $10,500 for each easement. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Mayor Branning said dedication for the A.L.F. Ambulance service will be May 8, 1986, at 6:30 p.m. He will be out of town that day and will not be able to attend. Councilmember Holton will represent the City. MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Holton, authorizing distribution of promotional items for the 1986 Senior Class Parties for Apple Valley and Rosemount High Schools consisting of items similar to those distributed in previous years. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, to pay the claims and bills, checks numbered 48159 through 48233, 48235, 48236, and 48245 through 48342, in the total amount of $2,024,370.13. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Goodwin, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:04 o~clock p.m. EASEMENT AGREE- MENTS LOCH & NORDAUNE COUNCIL ITEMS SR. CLASS PARTY PROMOTIONAL ITEMS CLAIMS & BILLS