APRIL 11, 2002


CITY COUNCIL INFORMAL MEETING TENTATIVE DISCUSSION ITEMS

6:30 P.M.


1. Dakota County Supportive Housing Group Concept Presentation.

2. Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Report on 2001 Accomplishments.

3. Traffic Consultant’s Report on Pedestrian Crosswalk Study.

4. Status Report on 153rd Street/Galaxie Avenue Small Area Plan.

5. Disposition of Old City Hall Building.

6. Adjourn.



CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TENTATIVE AGENDA

8:00 P.M.


1. Call to Order and Pledge.

2. Approval of Agenda.

3. Audience - 10 Minutes Total Time Limit - For Items NOT on this Agenda.


4. Approval of Consent Agenda Items *:


*A. Approve Minutes of March 14, 2002.

*B. Proclaim May 2, 2002, as “Space Day” to Inspire the Study of Math, Science & Technology.

*C. Adopt Resolution Accepting Donation of U.S. Flags for Ring Route from American Legion.

*D. Adopt Resolutions Approving Issuance of Gambling Exempt Permits for Sons of American Legion on July 4th, October 12th, and November 11th, 2002.

*E. Approve Issuance of 2002 Filling Station License to Oasis Market, 14050 Pilot Knob Road.

*F. Adopt Resolution Setting Public Hearing for April 25, 2002, on Application of Ruby Tuesday Restaurant for On-Sale Liquor License at 14883 Florence Trail.

*G. Adopt Resolution Authorizing Opening City Safe Deposit Boxes at Anchor Bank.

*H. Receive 2001 Cable & Telecommunications Annual Report.

*I. Adopt Resolution Approving Landscape Partnership Agreement with Mn/DOT for Area Northeast of County Road 38 and Cedar Avenue.

*J. Approve Frontyard Setback Variance for Porch Addition at 5885 West 139th Street.

*K. Adopt Resolution Authorizing Dakota County CDA to Consider Use of Tax Increment Financing for Affordable Apartments in Legacy of Apple Valley Development.

*L. Set Public Hearing on Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 153rd Street/Galaxie Avenue Small Area Plan, before Planning Commission, on May 1, 2002

*M. Adopt Resolution Approving Temporary Waiver of Platting for Pennock Senior Housing.

*N. Adopt Resolution Approving Regatta Commons Final Plat & Development Agreement.

*O. Majestic Ridge - Southeast of 138th Street and Cedar Avenue:

*1. Adopt Resolution Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement.

*2. Approve Natural Resources Management Permit.

*3. Adopt Resolution Awarding Project 01-156, Utility & Street Improvements.

*P. Hawthorne Multiple Family Residential - SE of 157th Street & Galaxie Avenue:

*1. Adopt Resolution Approving Natural Resources Management Permit

*2. Authorize Issuance of Model Home Permits Prior to Final Plat.

*Q. Adopt Resolution Ordering Preparation of Preliminary Engineering Report for Project 02-192, Talcott Glen 2nd Addition Utility and Street Improvements.

*R. Adopt Resolution Awarding Project 01-169, Water Treatment Plant Clearwell Expansion.

*S. Approve Change Order No. 1, Project 99-108, Regatta 3rd Addition - Add $16,100.00.

*T. Fire Station No. 1/ALF Ambulance Office Expansion Project:

*1. Approve Change Order No. 5 - Deduct $832.00.

*2. Approve Certificate of Substantial Completion.

*U. Fire Stations No. 2 and 3 Additions and Remodeling:

*1. Adopt Resolution Approving Plans & Authorizing Advertising for Bids May 2, 2002.

*2. Approve Relocation of Dakota Electric Power Lines at Fire Station No. 2.

*3. Adopt Resolution Setting 140th Street Easement Vacation Hearing on May 9, 2002.

*V. Approve Final Payment & Acceptance on Contract for Refurbishing Fire Truck Unit 4987.

*W. Approve Dakota County Agreement for Traffic Signal at County Road 46 and Garden View Drive/Highview Avenue Intersection.

*X. Approve Contract with Gallagher, Inc., for Sod Replacement Services.

*Y. Approve Increase in Fees Charged to Businesses for Off-Duty Police Officer Services.

*Z. Adopt Resolution Authorizing Soliciting Sealed Proposals for Group Health Insurance, for Receipt, at 3:00 p.m., on May 13, 2002.

*AA. Adopt Resolution Amending and Restating Employee Flexible Spending Account Plan.

*BB. Personnel Items:

*1. Approve Hiring Julie Kaufman-Boom as Fire Department Specialist.

*2. Approve Hiring Anthony Olson as Utilities Maintenance Worker I.

*3. Approve Hiring Pequita Jordan as Planning & Development Department Specialist.

*4. Approve Hiring Part-Time and Seasonal Employees.

* Items marked with an asterisk (*) are considered routine and will be enacted with a single motion, without

discussion, unless a councilmember or citizen requests to have any item separately considered. It will then be

moved to the regular agenda for consideration.


5. Regular Agenda Items:


A. Vacation of Part of Dodd Boulevard East of Pilot Knob Road:

1. Hold Public Hearing.

2. Resolution Completing Vacation.

B. Summerhill Senior Cooperative - Southwest of 140th Street & Cedar Avenue:

1. Resolution Approving Preliminary Plat.

2. Resolution Approving Site Plan/Building Permit Authorization.

3. Variance from Number of Required Parking Stalls.

4. Resolution Directing Preparation of Preliminary Engineering Feasibility Report.

C. Dalseth Dental Clinic Request for Sign Variance - SE Corner of 145th Street & Cedar.

D. Ordinance Amending Sign Regulations for Restaurant Menu Board Criteria - First Reading.

E. Ordinance Amending Natural Resources Management Regulations - First Reading.

F. Full-Time Fire Chief Position.


6. Other Staff Items.

7. Council Items and Communications - Calendar of Upcoming Events.

8. Claims and Bills.

9. Adjourn.