CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
January 25, 1996
Minutes of the meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held January 25th, 1996, at 8:00 o’clock p.m., at Apple Valley City Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Branning; Councilmembers Erickson, Goodwin, Humphrey, and Sterling.
ABSENT: None.
City staff members present were: City Administrator Gretz, City Clerk Mueller, City Attorney Sheldon, City Engineer Gordon, Fire Chief Calvin, Assistant to the Administrator Grawe, Parks & Recreation Director Johnson, Community Development Director Kelley, Public Works Director Miranowski, and Recreation Specialist Zinck.
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 led by Patrick Gohl of Boy Scout Troop 229.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Sterling, approving the agenda for tonight’s meeting as amended. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
AUDIENCE - MID-WINTER FEST
Mayor Branning asked if anyone was present to address the Council at this time on any item not on this meeting’s agenda. Laura Ochs, Co-Chair of the Mid Winter Fest Committee, reviewed events planned for this year’s festival on the weekend of February 10 & 11, 1996. Schedules of activities, as well as buttons, are available at the Community Center, City Hall, Sports Arena, Liquor Stores, and Valleywood.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, removing specifications for a fire/pumper truck from the agenda and approving all remaining items on the consent agenda. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of January 11th, 1996, as written. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, adopting Resolution No. 1996-15 accepting, with thanks, the donation of $50.00 from Apple Valley American Legion Auxiliary 1776 towards the Police D.A.R.E. program. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, adopting Resolution No. 1996-16 proclaiming February 10 & 11, 1996, to be "Apple Valley Mid-Winter Fest ’96" and encourag-ing citizens to support and participate in the celebration. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, approving camping, recreational fire, and snowmobile use at Hayes Park in connection with Mid-Winter Fest activities as described in the Recreation Specialist’s memo dated January 17, 1996. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, adopting Resolution No. 1996-17 approving specifications for "Prefabricated Removable Artificial Turf Flooring" for Hayes Park Arena and authorizing advertising for receipt of bids, at 2:00 p.m., on February 13, 1996. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, approving renewal and issuance of various 1996 licenses and permits as listed in the City Clerk’s memo dated January 22, 1996. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, adopting Resolution No. 1996-18 awarding the contract for Project 95-425, Central Trunk Storm Sewer Pond Construction, to Ames Construction, the low bidder, in the amount of $90,002.38. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, approving Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Schield Construction for Project 95-310, Zoo Storm Sewer Improvements, extending the completion date to May 11, 1996. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, approving Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Schield Construction for Project 95-310, Zoo Storm Sewer Improvements, in the amount of an additional $7,310.92. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, approving Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Brown & Cris, Inc., for Project 94-439, Diamond Path Townhomes Utility and Street Improvements, in the amount of an additional $8,431.06. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, approving Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Erickson Construction, Inc., for Project 95-482, Rodeo Hills 3rd Addition Utility Improvements, in the amount of a $1,173.68 deduction. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0
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MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, approving Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Schield Construction for Project 95-494, Valleywood Reservoir Water Main, extending the completion date to May 11, 1996. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, approving hiring Giselle O’Leary for the position of Manager at Liquor Store No. 2 as listed in the Personnel Report dated January 25, 1996. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, approving hiring the seasonal employees as listed in the Personnel Report dated January 25, 1996. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
ECONOMIC GROWTH PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, approving the Agreement with the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce to Reconfirm continuation of the Economic Growth Partnership Committee for a two-year term, through February 10, 1998. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Sterling, reappointing Councilmember Erickson and Karen Edgeton to three-year terms, expiring February 10, 1999; on the Economic Growth Partnership Committee. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT - DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
Mr. Kelley reviewed his memo dated January 25, 1996, regarding the Demonstration Program Account created by the Livable Communities Act. The City; in partnership with the MVTA, Dakota County HRA, and Dakota County Physical Development Division; is working on an application for a mixed use transit development project, located east of Cedar Avenue between 155th and 157th Streets, for the program. The City has now been advised that its application will not be considered until the second half of the grant cycle later in 1996. The MVTA has an option to purchase the 13 1/2-acre site until the end of the year so it would still be available. Mr. Kelley will continue to monitor the process and advise the Council.
PLANNING COMMISSION TERMS
The Council received a memo dated January 25, 1996, from the City Clerk advising that three terms on the Planning Commission expire March 1, 1996. This will be scheduled for consideration on the Council agenda for action at the meeting of February 22, 1996.
COUNCIL ITEMS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Sterling noted that the first Citizens’ Police Academy Program begins February 21, 1996, and will run for eight weeks on Wednesdays.
Councilmember Sterling advised the Council that the ALF Ambulance Board will hold its annual goal setting session on March 19, 1996, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
CLAIMS AND BILLS
MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Humphrey, to pay the claims and bills, check registers dated January 17, 1996, in the amount of $3,337,336.55; and January 24, 1996, in the amount of $4,670,304.96. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:24 o’clock p.m.