HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/22/2011 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
November 22, 2011
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota,
held November 22, 2011, at 8:00 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, Public Works Director Blomstrom, Recreation Superintendent Breuer,
Assistant City Administrator Grawe, Finance Director Hedberg, Police Chief Johnson, City
Planner Lovelace, City Engineer Manson, Community Development Director Nordquist, Human
Resources Manager Pearson, Police Captain Rechtzigel, Fire Chief Thompson, and Golf Manager
Zinck.
Mayor Hamann-Roland called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. Everyone took part in the Pledge
of Allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, approving the agenda for tonight's meeting, as
presented. Ayes - 5- Nays - 0.
AUDIENCE
Mayor Hamann-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 Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, approving all items on the consent agenda
with no exceptions. Ayes - 5- Nays - 0.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, approving the minutes of the regular meeting
of October 27, 2011, as written. Ayes - 5- Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, approving the minutes of the special meeting
of November 1, 2011, as written. Ayes - 5- Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, approving issuance of a lawful gambling
exempt permit, by the State Gambling Control Board, to American Legion
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Auxiliary, Post 1776, for use on the revised date of January 14, 2012, and waiving
any waiting period for State approval. Ayes - 5- Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2011-175 approving
changes to the Public Works Department Policy Manual, revising Section 1.01
Snow and Ice Control Policy and adding Section 4.02 Maintenance �'ersonnel
Uniform Policy and Section 4.03 Non-Union Personnel Uniform Policy. Ayes - 5-
Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2011-1761evying
2011 Special Assessment Roll No. 604 in connection with AV Project 2011-106,
147th Street Extension. Ayes - 5- Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2011-177
establishing fire lanes at 15584 Gaslight Drive. Ayes - 5- Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, approving early ordering of digital narrow
band radios, repeater, and associated equipment for Public Works and Park
Maintenance departments, with ANCOM Communications, Inc., as itemized in the
quote attached to the Public Works Supervisor's memo dated November 22, 2011.
Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, approving release of financial guarantees for
Jolene Addition and Home Depot, as listed in the Community Development
Department Assistant's memo dated November 22, 2011. Ayes - 5- Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, approving Resolution No. 2011-178
approving extended hauling hours for snow operations for Fischer Sand &
Aggregate, LLP, 15305 Johnny Cake Ridge Road. Ayes - 5- Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2011-179
authorizing issuance of a building permit for Phase 2 of Valleywood Clubhouse,
with conditions, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5- Nays -
0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2011-180
completing vacation of park, sidewalk, trail, and drainage and utility easements in
Cobblestone Lake development, and authorizing the City Clerk to record the
necessary documents. Ayes - 5- Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2011-181 approving
the final plat and Development Agreement for Cobblestone Lake South Shore 6th
Addition, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary
documents. Ayes - 5- Nays - 0.
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MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2011-182 approving
the final plat of Christianson Estate, and waiving the requirement for a subdivision
agreement. Ayes - 5- Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2011-183 approving
a 29.2 ft. variance from 75 ft. shoreland setback to construct a kitchen/dining
addition and deck on Lot 1, Block, 1 Christensen Estate (13208 Pilot Knob Road),
as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5- Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2011-184 approving
specifications for Two-Year Lease for Eight 72-Inch Mowers; and authorizing
advertising for receipt of bids, at 10:00 a.m., on January 5, 2012. Ayes - 5- Nays -
0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, approving the License Agreement with New
Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, for installation of fiber optic cables at Valleywood
Water Storage Reservoir, 4863 McAndrews Road, as attached to the Public Works
Superintendent's memo dated November 22, 2011, and authorizing the Mayor and
City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5- Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, approving the License Agreement with New
Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, far installation of fiber optic cables at Central
Maintenance Facility, 6440 140th Street W., as attached to the Public Works
Superintendent's memo dated November 22, 2011, and authorizing the Mayor and
City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5- Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, approving Change Order No. 1 to the contract
with Bituminous Roadways, Inc., for AV Project 2011-102, Garden View Drive
Street Improvements, in the amount of an additional $3,465.75. Ayes - 5- Nays -
0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, accepting AV Project 2009-109, Longridge
Reservoir Intermediate Rehabilitation as complete and authorizing final payment
on the contract with Champion Coatings, Inc., in the amount of $7,900.00. Ayes -
5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, accepting AV Project 2011-106, Upper 147th
Street Extension as complete and authorizing final payment on the contract with
Enebak Construction Company, in the amount of $46,314.98. Ayes - 5- Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2011-185 appointing
Mary Hamann-Roland as Commissioner and Greg Helms as Alternate
Commissioner, to the Black Dog Watershed Management Commission. Ayes - 5-
Nays - 0.
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MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, approving hiring the seasonal and part time
employees, temporary assignment of employee, and termination and resignation of
employees, as listed in the Personnel Report and Addendum dated November 22,
2011. Ayes - 5- Nays - 0.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
2012 ON-SALE LIQUOR AND WINE LICENSE RENEWALS
Ms. Gackstetter reviewed her memo regarding renewal applications for On-Sale Intoxicating
Liquor, Club, Wine, and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor licenses for 2012. City Code requires a public
hearing on all On-Sale liquor renewal applications. She noted receipt of the affidavit of
publication of the hearing notice and stated no comments have been received. The Police
Department completed the background investigations and noted nothing which would preclude
renewing the licenses. The Finance Department checked Dakota County tax records and
confirmed all taxes are paid. The City Clerk checked the Minnesota Department of Revenue's
delinquent taxpayers list and none of the licensees are listed. She also confirmed with the
Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture that the licensees
are in compliance. Ms. Gackstetter stated that although the On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor
renewal licenses are included in the public hearing this evening, there will be no action requested
for them. Action on a113.2 Percent Malt Liquor licenses will take place at the December 8, 2011,
meeting.
Mayor Hamann-Roland called the public hearing to order at 8:06 p.m. to consider renewal
applications for On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor, Club, Wine, and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor licenses for
the year 2012. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the audience.
There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 8:07 p.m.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, approving renewal, for 2012, of On-Sale
Intoxicating Liquor, On-Sale Club Intoxicating Liquor, Special License for Sunday
Liquor Sales, and On-Sale Wine licenses, subject to receipt of the necessary fees
and documents, by adopting Resolutions No. 2011-186 for Apple Minnesota, LLC,
d/b/a Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar; No. 2011-187 for Apple Valley Grill,
LLC, d/b/a Wild Bill's Sports Saloon; No. 2011-188 for Blazin Wings, Inc., d/b!a
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar #28; No. 2011-189 for E1 Azteca Apple, Inc.,
d/b/a El Azteca Mexican Restaurant; No. 2011-190 for El Toro of Apple Valley,
Inc., d/b/a El Toro Mexican Restaurant; No. 2011-191 for H.O.C., Inc., d/b/a
Rascals-Apple Valley Bar & Grille; No. 2011-192 for Hiraku Japanese Restaurant,
Inc., d/b/a Kami Japanese Restaurant; No. 20ll-193 for Lancer Food Service, Inc..
d/b/a Lancer Food Service; No. 2011-194 for Red Robin International, Inc., d/b/a
Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers and Spirits #631; No. 2011-195 for Rich
Management, Inc., d/b/a Bogart's/Apple Place Bowl; 2011-196 for RT Minneapolis
Franchise, LLC, d/b/a Ruby Tuesday; No. 2011-197 for Spoon, Inc., d/b/a Spoon;
No. 2011-198 for UASanders, LLC, d/b/a Panino Brothers; No. 2011-199 for
Wadsworth Old Chicago, Inc., d/b/a Old Chicago; No. 2011-200 for Water's Edge
Restaurant, LLC, d/b/a Enjoy!; No. 2011-201 for Apple Valley American Legion,
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Post 1776; No. 2011-202 for Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC, d/b/a
Chipotle Mexican Grill; No. 2011-203 for D& D of Minnesota, Inc., d/b/a Famous
Dave's BBQ Shack; and No. 2011-204 for The Noodle Shop, Co. - Colorado, Inc.,
d/b/a Noodles & Company. Ayes - 5- Nays - 0.
OSAKA SEAFOOD STEAKHOUSE ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE
Ms. Gackstetter reviewed the application by Osaka AV, Inc., d/b/a Osaka Seafood Steakhouse for On-
Sale Intoxicating Liquor and Special License for Sunday Liquor Sales as described in her memo dated
November 18, 2011. She noted receipt of the affidavit of publication of the hearing notice and stated
no comments have been received to date. The restaurant is located at 7537 148th Street W., Suite A.,
and will seat approximately 120 people. A restaurant with a liquor license is currently operating at
this location; however, the name of the licensee, the business name, and owners have changed. She
stated the Police Department completed the necessary background investigation and found no reason
the license could not be authorized at this time. Ms. Gackstetter noted that due to the timing of the
application, the resolution approves licenses for both 2011 and 2012.
Mayor Hamann-Roland called the public hearing to order at 8:09 p.m. to consider the application by
Osaka AV, Inc., d/b/a Osaka Seafood Steakhouse, for On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor and Special
License for Sunday Liquor Sales. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and
the audience. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 8:10 p.m.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2011-205 approving
issuance of a 2011 and 2012 On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License and Special
License for Sunday Liquor Sales to Osaka AV, Inc., d/b/a Osaka Seafood
Steakhouse, for premises located at 753? 148th Street W., Suite A. Ayes - 5- Nays
- 0.
VALLEY TAP HOUSE ON-SALE LIOUOR LICENSE
Ms. Gackstetter reviewed the application by GSTL Investments, LLC, d/b/a Valley Tap House for
On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor and Special License for Sunday Liquor Sales as described in her memo
dated November 18, 2011. She noted receipt of the affidavit of publication of the hearing notice and
stated no comments have been received to date. The restaurant is located at 14889 Florence Trail and
the premises includes the outdoor patio. The application shows seating of approximately 186 people
inside and 74 people outside. She stated the Police Department completed the necessary background
investigation and found no reason the license could not be authorized at this time. The owners have
indicated the restaurant will open on or about December 5, 2011. Ms. Gackstetter noted that due to
the timing of the application, the resolution approves licenses for both 2011 and 2012.
Mayor Hamann-Roland called the public hearing to order at 8:12 p.m. to consider the application by
GSTL Investments, LLC, d/b/a Valley Tap House, for On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor and Special
License for Sunday Liquor Sales. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and
the audience. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 8:13 p.m.
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MOTION: of Hooppaw, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2011-206 approving
issuance of a 2011 and 2012 On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License and Special
License for Sunday Liquor Sales to GSTL Investments, LLC, d/b/a Valley Tap
House, for premises located at 14889 Florence Trail. Ayes - 5- Nays - 0.
Mayor Hamann-Roland welcomed Valley Tap House to Apple Valley.
Mr. Gene Suh, President, and Mr. Tony Ostlund, General Manager, spoke about their concept and
menu and invited the public to stop in.
PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT POLICY
Mr. Blomstrom reviewed the presentation on the Pavement Management Program, which
highlighted the City's current investment in roads, the purpose of pavement condition ratings, the
importance of pavement preservation, various preservation methods, anticipated reconstruction
needs, preliminary cost estimates, and potential funding options. He presented vaxious
comparisons to other communities and noted the differences of funding roads through special
assessments and tax levies. He then highlighted key components of the proposed Special
Assessment Policy, including which items would and would not be included in special
assessments, how the rates for residential and commercial/industrial properties would be
determined, and guidelines for assessment terms. Mr. Blomstrom said staff is recommending the
City establish a goal of maintaining the current overall pavement condition for the City's street
system at a rating of 73. In order to bridge the funding gap of $960,000 necessary to maintain the
73 rating, staff is further recommending using $300,000 from the Future Capital Projects Fund to
phase in additional funding from the Road Improvement Tax Levy and the use of special
assessments which would result in approximately $660,000 in funding for a portion of the cost for
street reconstruction.
Mr. Hedberg explained the tax impacts of the Pavement Management Program using Options 1
and 2.
Councilmember Goodwin noted that up to this point, the City has not had to rebuild many roads.
He asked Mr. Blomstrom to describe the process involved in rebuilding a road.
Mr. Blomstrom explained the three primary methods used to maintain the City's roads, one of
which is rebuilding it.
Mayor Hamann-Roland pointed out that it costs a lot more money to fix a road that has not been
maintained.
Councilmember Hooppaw asked if the policy included any options for elderly residents or
residents with demonstrated hardships.
Mr. Blomstrom summarized the assessment deferral program. He added that the City is not just
looking for new money to fund road reconstruction. Staff started this process several years ago by
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cutting costs through changes in staffing, in the way the City designs and delivers projects, and by
delaying road reconstruction through preservation.
The Council and staff held discussion.
Councilmember Grendahl asked how much public input was sought.
Mr. Blomstrom said an article ran on the front page of the Thisweek Newspaper inviting the public
to attend tonight's meeting, Apple Valley Patch ran an article, and there was information posted on
the City's website.
Councilmember Grendahl said she would like more public input from residents and Chamber of
Commerce members on this issue.
The Council and staff held discussion on who is a benefiting property owner under the special
assessment option.
Councilmember Grendahl stated she did not feel this was the time to implement a Special
Assessment Policy. She asked if the churches were contacted. She also asked what the amount of
unspent money is in the operating budget.
Mr. Hedberg said it has been approximately $1 million the last couple of years. He expects a
similar savings this year.
Councilmember Grendahl said she will not be supporting this tonight.
Councilmember Bergman asked what the procedure would be for residents adjacent to a road
reconstruction project scheduled in 2012. He also asked what percentage of residents it would
take to delay or stop a project from moving forward.
Mr. Blomstrom described the process.
Councilmember Goodwin said there are really only three funding options to maintain the City's
roads: the entire cost of the road can be assessed to the benefiting property owners, the entire cost
of the road can be levied, or a hybrid of both a special assessment and a levy can be used. The
other option is to ignore the roads. He noted staff is recommending the hybrid, whereby 70
percent of the reconstruction costs will be levied and 30 percent will be assessed.
The Council and staff held discussion on repairing or rebuilding roads that were delayed at the
public's request.
Councilmember Hooppaw stated he would also like to get additional public input. He asked what
would happen to some of the roads that are currently identified on the map as red, or needing to be
rebuilt, if the Council delayed acting on this.
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Mr. Blomstrom said it would start to create a backlog of projects. He said staff is willing to meet
with members of the Chamber and gather more input if that is what the City Council would like.
He then asked for direction.
The Council recommended seeking additional input.
Councilmember Bergman said he believes Option 2 is the better plan. He commented on the
timeframe and the importance of moving things forward.
The Council and staff continued discussion.
Mr. Blomstrom said there is probably sufficient funding to bridge the gap for one year. However,
he cautioned setting a precedent that may be different for those who come before or after a
funding means is established. Although no policy is perfect, he recommends waiting to move
reconstruction projects forward until a policy is established that can be utilized over the long term.
Mr. Gary Humphrey, 15835 Hyland Point Court, requested the Council table this item until it
receives more public input.
Ms. Marian Brown, 7754 142nd Street W., said she recommends the cost for road reconstruction
be shared equally by all residents through their property taxes.
The Council directed staff to gather additional input and bring the findings back to the Council
meeting on December 20, 2011.
COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Nordquist announced the preliminary report from the Metropolitan Council Livable
Communities Advisory Committee indicates both projects submitted by the City of Apple Valley
will be recommended for grant funding totaling $1,070,000.
Mayor Hamann-Roland and Mr. Lawell thanked Ms. Pearson for her service to the City and
wished her well in her new endeavor.
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 November 18, 2011, 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 Goodwin, to pay the claims and bills, check registers
dated November 3, 201 l, in the amount of 272,865.02; November 9, 2011, in the
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amount of $817,119.03; November 17, 2011, in the amount of $1,151,529.50; and
November 22, 2011, in the amount of $576,898.79. Ayes - 5- Nays - 0.
Mayor Hamann-Roland wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, to adjourn. Ayes - 5- Nays - 0.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:58 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Pamela J. Ga cstetter, City Clerk
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