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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/23/2018 MinutesCITY OF APPLE VALLEY URBAN AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES October 23, 2018 1. CALL TO ORDER The City of Apple Valley Urban Affairs Advisory Committee meeting was called to order by Chair Sharon Schwartz at 6:00 p.m. Members Present: Sharon Schwartz, Tom Adamini, Linda Blake, Sandy Breuer, Walton Mahlum, and John Vegter. Members Absent: Pamela Sohlberg. Staff Present: Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist and Department Assistant Joan Murphy. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Schwartz asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Mr. Nordquist said there was a revised agenda. MOTION: Breuer moved, seconded by Adamini, approving the revised agenda. Ayes - 6 - Nays -0. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 28, 2018. Chair Schwartz asked if there were any changes to the minutes and she asked for the minutes to reflect a comment she made - "there was no perpetuity after the 50th" - be clarified that she was referring to the color of the apple if the pin was to be a gold color and suggested the pin should be a red color. MOTION: Vegter moved, seconded by Adamini, approving the amended minutes of the meeting of August 28, 2018. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Abstained — 1 (Breuer) 4. ACTION ITEMS A. City's 50th Anniversary Celebration Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist led the discussion on the City's 50th Anniversary Celebration and updated the Committee on the logo developed with G.R. Promotions. Chair Schwartz asked where the idea of the pin came from because she thought the Urban Affairs Committee was to only design a logo. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Urban Affairs Advisory Committee Minutes October 23, 2018 Page 2 of 3 Mr. Nordquist commented that the logo can be used in gold celebrating the 50 years and from there it became a pin. He added that the Mayor was thrilled to see the pin design and that Council was happy to see the "EST. 1969". Chair Schwartz asked if the City Council really wants a pin. Mr. Nordquist said they want a visual for the 50 years and still be able to use it. Mr. Vegter replied that he thinks the pin can be used after the celebration. Mr. Nordquist said the pin would come with a story card. The story card will talk about a calendar of events and the decisions made in 1969 and the City has grown. Mr. Adamini commented that the City has always had pins manufactured and that it makes sense to use them. The pins were given out to scouting groups, volunteers and employees for recognition. Ms. Blake asked if once a pin is given out is there an encouragement for people to continue to wear them. Mr. Nordquist replied that the City Council does wear pins to events. Mr. Mahlum said it started out to have a logo and somehow the pin has taken priority. He said it defeated the purpose of the logo and thought the logo was to represent the 50 years and felt it does not accomplish what was meant to be. Mr. Adamini asked if it was necessary to remove the "1969". Mr. Nordquist said the City Council wants the pin to be timeless. Mr. Vegter asked how big the story card was to be. Mr. Nordquist said it is the size of a small card. Ms. Breuer commented she believes that the City Council has changed the Urban Affair's direction. Mr. Mahlum asked if there could be both a logo and a pin. Mr. Vegter said he understands that the City Council wants to use the pin beyond the year of 2019. Chair Schwartz asked if the intent was to permanently change the City logo. Mr. Nordquist replied that the City logo remains unchanged and the pin seems to achieve everything the Committee tried to do. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Urban Affairs Advisory Con October 23, 2018 Page 3 of 3 ittee Minutes Discussion led to the "EST." on the pin and if it had different meanings. Ms. Breuer asked that it go on record that the Committee did not think the "EST." was correct. MOTION: Vegter moved, seconded by Adamini recommending Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist bring on board a communications consultant in November to develop and facilitate the communication plan for the 2019 Celebration. Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0. Chair Schwartz asked how much time is needed for the consultant. Mr. Nordquist answered that 15 — 20 hours a month would be well positioned for the consultant. Mr. Vegter suggested it should be left up to Mr. Nordquist how he utilizes the consultant's time. 5. OTHER BUSINESS A. Discuss Animal Ordinance — Chickens Mr. Nordquist said there would be an item on the October 25, 2018, City Council consent agenda directing the Urban Affairs Advisory Committee to review and provide recommendations on the present animal control ordinance and the keeping of chickens. He said chickens are considered faun poultry and not residential animals. He added the City had been contacted by an Apple Valley chicken group with interest in allowing chickens. He said he understands that in June 2018 the Urbans Affairs Advisory Committee did not encourage a change to the ordinance. Chair Schwartz suggested if City Council does direct the animal ordinance related to chickens to come back to the Committee that professional services from the University of Minnesota Extension Services attend and advised there should be some education for those residents who want to raise chickens. 6. Adjourn Hearing no further comments from the Urban Affairs Advisory Committee, Chair Schwartz asked for a motion to adjourn. MOTION: Mahlum moved, seconded by Blake to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0. o n Murphy, Departjt As .tan Approve by tl e Urban Affairs Advisory Committee on 1q Sharon Schwartz; Chair