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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/10/1986CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 10, 1986 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held July 10th, 1986, at 8:00 o'clock p.m. at City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Branning; Councilmembers Goodwin, Holton, Humphrey and Savanick; 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 Savanick, seconded by Holton, approving the agenda for tonight's meeting as amended. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. APPROVE AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA PRELIM. REPORT PROJ. 86-258 RES. 1986-127 FINAL PLAT NORDIC WDS 10TH NORTH STAR CON. EXCAVATN. PERMIT SHONES SPECIAL USE PERMIT FABIAN SPECIAL USE PERMIT HIRE PARTTIME EMPLOYEE JUNE 26, 1986 MINUTES MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, approving all items on the consent agenda with no exceptions. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, directing the City Engineer to prepare a preliminary feasibility report for Project 86- 258, Morningview Street Improvements. .Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1986- 127 approving the preliminary and final plats of Nordic Woods Tenth Addition and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, approving an excavation permit for North Star Concrete Company in part of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 26 to fill an excavated portion of its property. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, approving a special use permit for Cindy Shones at the Union 76 Station, 206 County Road 42, to sell garden produce from July to October, 1986. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, approving a special use permit for Stephen Fabian at the Spur Super Store, 220 County Road 42, to sell seafood for one year. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, approving hiring the parttime employee as listed in the City Administrator's memo dated July 7, 1986. Ayes - 5 - Nays ~ 0, END OF CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of June 26th, 1986, as written. Ayes - 4 - Nays ~ 0 (Branning Abstained). CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 10, 1986 Page 2 Mayor Branning asked if anyone was present at this time to address the Council on any item not on this meeting's agenda. There was no one present to speak. AUDIENCE DISCN. Mayor Branning called the public hearing to order at 8:05 p.m. to PUBLIC HEARING consider vacating easements in Morningview 2nd Addition and noted re~ EASEMENT ceipt of the affidavit of publication of the hearing notice. The area VACATION is being replatted as Morningview Townhomes and utilities will be re- located for the new plat. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the public and the Council. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 8:07 p.m. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1986-128 approving vacation of all easements in Morningview 2nd Addition. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. RES. 1986-128 VACATE EASEMENTS Mayor Branning called the public hearing to order at 8:08 p.m. on PUBLIC HEARING Project 86-251, Argus Woods Improvements, and noted receipt of the al- ARGUS WOODS fidavit of publication of the hearing notice. Keith Gordon reviewed IMPROVEMENTS the preliminary engineering report and said the sanitary sewer trunk will be extended from the area near Galaxie Park through the Sweet's property to the development. The Argus Woods preliminary plat vas approved with the cul de sac ex- tending south into the Scott property. The area where the cul de sac is shown on the drawings attached to the report will be a street extending to the edge of the property. Councilmember Holton asked if Garrett Avenue will be extended to connect to the plat? Mr. Gordon said when the Sweet's property develops this will be considered. Council- member Savanick asked about storm water drainage. Mr. Gordon said ponding areas will be constructed in the backyards of two areas and will drain to the pond in Galaxie Park. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the public and the Council. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 8:11 p.m. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1986- RES. 1986-129 129 ordering installation of Project 86-251, Argus Woods ORDER PROJ. Public Improvements. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. 86-251 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. RES. 1986-130 1986-130 directing the Engineer to prepare plans and speci- PLANS & SPECS. fications for Project 86-251. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. PROJ. 86-251 The Council received a letter dated December 31, 1985, from the Apple HOLIDAY Valley Chamber of Commerce requesting funding assistance for holiday DECORATIONS decorations for the City. Barb Bothof and Larry Evers, of the Chamber, were present and described the decorations which include planting two evergreen trees and installing poles with electricity on either side of the trees. The poles will hold banners during the holiday season and also for special events, such as Mid-Winter Fest and 4th of July. The decorations will be at two sites, City Hall and Fire Station 1. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Savanick, authorizing the expen- PURCHASE HOLIDAY diture of $2,500 as matching funds with the Apple Valley DECORATIONS Chamber of Commerce for purchase and installation of holiday decorations in the City. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 10, 1986 Page 3 MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving retaining the firm of Hart and Associates as a consultant for procurement of a new telephone system for the City at a total fee not to exceed $3,900. Ayes ~ 5 - Nays - 0. Consideration of Padlock Self-Storage Facility items was tabled. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, passing Ordinance No. 365 rezoning the area to be known as Chateau Estates 6th Addition, located north of Harwell Path at Hannibal Circle, from M-3 to R-lC as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, approving the preliminary plat of Chateau Estates 6th Addition, as recommended by the Planning Commission, and directing Staff to prepare a development agreement. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, passing Ordinance No. 366 rezoning the area to be known as Woodside Estates, located north of 130th Street and west of Galaxie Avenue, from R-lA to R-lC as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving the preliminary plat of Woodside Estates, as recommended by the Planning Commission; directing Staff to prepare a development agree- mentl and directing the City Engineer to prepare a pre- liminary feasibility report for public improvements. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Savanick, adopting Resolution No. 1986-131 approving the plans and specifications for Project 86-248, Briar Oaks Trunk Improvements, and authorizing ad- vertisement for bids to be received at 2:00 p.m. on August 12, 1986. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1986- 132 awarding the contract for Project 86-253, Lac Lavon Shores 2nd and 3rd Additions Improvements, to Arcon Const- ruction, the low bidder, in the amount of $544,408.60. Ayes - 5 - Nays - O. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Savanick, adopting Resolution No. 1986-133 awarding the contract for Repainting Fire Stations No. 2 and No. 3 to Allied Painting, the low bidder, for the base bid only of $6,000.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. RETAIN HART TELEPHONE SYS. CONSULTANT ORDINANCE 365 REZONE CHATEAU ESTATES 6TH CHATEAU EST. 6TH PRELIMINARY PLAT ORDINANCE 366 REZONE WOODSIDE ESTATES WOODSIDE ESTATES PRELIM. PLAT & ENG. REPORT RES. 1986-131 TAKE BIDS PROJ. 86-248 RES. 1986-132 AWARD CONTRACT PROJ. 86-253 RES. 1986-133 AWARD CONTRACT FIRE STN. PAINT CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 10, 1986 Page 4 MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Holton, adopting Resolution No. 1986-134 finding that the two low bidders for the single axle truck do not meet tho specifications and, based on other bids received, awarding the purchase of street department equip- ment as follows: Tandem Axle Truck, $50,165.17 - North Star International; Tandom Dump Body, $8,395.00, Reversible Plow, $4,688.00, and Sander, $1,870.00 - Midland Equipment; Under- body Plow, $5,156.00 - Crysteel Equipment; Single Axle Truck, $38,970.00 - Boyer Trucks; Dump Body, $7,792.00, Plow and Wings, $8,532.00, and Sander, $1,865.00 - Midland Equipment. RES. 1986-134 AWARD PURCHASE STREET DEPT. EQUIPMENT Greg Ross, representing Ziegler Equipment and Boyer Trucks, was present and objected to the tandem axle truck purchase stating the Cummins engine bid by North Star does not meet specifications. Mr. Asleson said he understands Mr. Ling, Street Supervisor, had talked with the bidders and reviewed the specifications, however, purchase of this item could be tabled for more information. MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Holton, amending the above motion by deleting purchase of the Tandem Axle Truck and tabling it until July 14, 1986. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. AMEND MOTION Dean Lindquist, a representative of Ford, was present and stated his company could have bid a Cummins engine; however in reviewing the specifications, a Caterpillar engine was required. Vote was taken on the motion as amended. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The Council received a letter dated July 1, 1986, with a petition at- GREENLEAF PARK tached, requesting restoration of Greenleaf Park. Mr. Asleson re- RESTORATION viewed the history of problems in completing the Park restoration and said he understands some sod was laid and the pathway put in today. Sodding will be completed next week and some adjacent residents have voluntoared to water it. Some type of adjustment in their water bills will be made to accommodate them. The Council discussed the work taking place in the Park. Mrs. Olsovsky said she contacted a landscaping company and questioned sod laying at this time of the year. She was told that without proper soil and ground preparation it will not grow. Another re- sident of the area said he does not believe the ground was prepared adequately. Mayor Branning said he understands the area was filled with a mixture of black dirt, sand and clay. Mr. Gretz said when the area was prepared, it was bladed and when the sod is laid, stones are raked ahead of the rollers. Sodding is to take place on Monday and Tuesday. They will be using City equipment to water what can be reached from the path- way and may have to make some arrangements with neighbors for additional watering. The Mayor said he would like to forego water bills for this quarter for those residents. Councilmember Savanick asked where the playground equipment will be located? John Shardlow said it is to be relocated, but he does not have the plans with him. The Council received a draft ordinance concerning a moratorium on certain development and establishing interim zoning standards. John Shardlow and Phil Carlson, who are conducting a study of commercial INTERIM ZONING & DOWNTOWN DEV- ELOPMENT STUDY CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota July 10, 1986 Page 5 and industrial property in the City, were present to discuss the proposed ordinance. Mr. Shardlow said they would like to present a summary of their findings of the survey at an informal meeting of the Council. The proposed moratorium would allow the study to be completed and the preparation of development standards. The interim standards sug- gested would allow some discretion for development to continue provided it complies with the standards. The Council discussed the conditions contained in the "Interim Zoning Standards" and the effective date of the ordinance. The Council also discussed the area to be included and agreed all industrially zoned property should be added to the commercial area described in the draft. It also discussed the cut-off date for any permits and agreed the para- graph requiring building permit application prior to July 10, 1986, be retained. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, passing Ordinance No. 367 enacting an interim zoning ordinance and declaring a mora- torium on certain development within the City, as provided by Minnesota Statutes 462.355, Subd. 4, and shown in Exhibit A including all I-1 and I-2 zoned property, effective upon publication of this ordinance. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. ORDINANCE 367 INTERIM ZONING & MORATORIUM SET INFORMAL MEETING COUNCIL ITEMS CLAIMS & BILLS MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Savanick, setting an informal meet- ing at 8:00 p.m. on July 31, 1986, to review a summary of the study of the downtown area with Mr. Shardlow. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0 (Holton Abstained). Councilmember Goodwin said he would put information from the League of Minnesota Cities Conference sessions on the "Role of the Council" in the read file for other members to review. MOTION: of Savanick, seconded by Goodwin, to pay the claims and bills, checks numbered 31110, 31112, 49329, 49330, 49331, 49333 through 49410 and 49419 through 49523, in the total amount of $4,593,815.09. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Holton, seconded by Goodwin, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:47 o'clock p.m.