CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
February 8, 1996
Minutes of the meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held February 8th, 1996, at 8:00 o’clock p.m., at Apple Valley City Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Branning; Councilmembers Erickson, Goodwin, and Humphrey.
ABSENT: Councilmember Sterling.
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 Deputy Fire Chief Wassmund.
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.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Erickson, approving the agenda for tonight’s meeting as presented. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.
AUDIENCE
Mayor Branning asked if anyone was present to address the Council at this time on any item not on this meeting’s agenda. No one was present to speak.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving all items on the consent agenda with no exceptions. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of January 25th, 1996, as written. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, proclaiming March 3rd through 10th, 1996, as "Volunteers of America Week in Apple Valley". Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, appointing Andy Gustafson to fill the vacancy of youth representative on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee for a term expiring March 1, 1997. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolutions No. 1996-19, 1996-20, and 1996-21 approving three Applications for Exemption from Lawful Gambling Licenses for Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 1776, for events on July 4th, September 13th-14th, and November 11th, 1996; and waiving the waiting period for State Gambling Board approval. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1996-22 approving the final plat and subdivision agreement for Hyland Pointe Townhomes and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1996-23 awarding the contract for Project 95-474, Hyland Pointe Townhomes Utility Improvements, to CECA Utilities, Inc., the low bidder, in the amount of $65,801.00. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1996-24 receiving the preliminary engineering report for Project 95-490, Apple Valley Chrysler Plymouth Streetscape Improvements, and setting a public hearing on it, at 8:00 p.m., on March 14, 1996. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1996-25 receiving the revised preliminary engineering report for Project 95-497, Deer Run Utility Improvements, and setting a public hearing on it, at 8:00 p.m., on March 14, 1996. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1996-26 receiving the preliminary engineering report for Project 96-510, Hunters Wood Townhomes 5th and 6th Additions Utility Improvements, and setting a public hearing on it, at 8:00 p.m., on March 14, 1996. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1996-27 directing the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for Project 95-490, Apple Valley Chrysler Plymouth Streetscape Improvements. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1996-28 directing the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for Project 95-497, Deer Run Utility Improvements. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1996-29 directing the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for Project 96-510, Hunters Wood Townhomes 5th and 6th Additions Utility Improvements. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1996-30 approving plans and specifications for Project 96-508, The Woodwinds 4th and 5th Additions Utility and Street Improvements, and authorizing advertising for receipt of bids, at 2:30 p.m., on March 7, 1996. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1996-31 approving specifications for "Fire Truck, Triple Combination Pumper, 1,250 Gallon Per Minute; Hosebody, Booster Tank, and Equipment" and authorizing advertising for receipt of bids, at 2:00 p.m., on February 27, 1996. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1996-32 awarding the contract for Project 95-502, Well No. 8 Pumphouse Renovation, to Rice Lake Contracting, the low bidder, in the amount of $130,800.00. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Schield Construction for Project 94-462, Zoo Environmental School Utility Improvements, in the amount of a $86,108.49 deduct. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Erickson Construction, Inc., for Project 95-481, Walnut Hills Utility and Street Improvements, in the amount of an additional $23,120.12. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Schield Construction, for Project 94-494, Valleywood Reservoir Water Main Improvements, in the amount of an additional $16,285.62. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving various change orders to contracts for Hayes Park Arena Construction, totaling $7,926.00, as listed in the Parks & Recreation Director’s memo dated February 5, 1996. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0
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MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, accepting Project 94-462, Zoo Environmental School Utility Improvements, as final and authorizing final payment on the contract with Schield Construction, in the amount of $6,148.38. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No. 1996-33 setting the mileage reimbursement rate at $.31 per mile, effective January 1, 1996, as allowed by the Internal Revenue Service for business travel tax deductions. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, approving hiring the part-time employees as listed in the Personnel Report dated February 8, 1996. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Humphrey, confirming the action taken to discharge Todd Soderholm from full-time Police Officer employment as listed in the Personnel Report dated February 8, 1996. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
PROJECT 96-509, CEDAR ISLE ESTATES 4TH & 5TH ADDITIONS IMPROVEMENTS
Mayor Branning called the public hearing to order, at 8:02 p.m., to consider Project 96-509, Cedar Isle Estates 4th and 5th Additions Utility Improvements, and noted receipt of the affidavit of publication of the hearing notice. Mr. Gordon reviewed the details of the project as contained in the preliminary engineering report dated January 4, 1996. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the audience. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 8:06 p.m.
MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1996-34 ordering installation of Project 96-509, Cedar Isle Estates 4th and 5th Addition Utility and Street Improvements. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 1996-35 approving plans and specifications for Project 96-509, Cedar Isle Estates 4th Addition Utility and Street Improvements, and authorizing advertising for receipt of bids, at 2:00 p.m., on March 7, 1996. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.
GOVERNMENT CABLE TV CHANNEL 21 PROGRAMMING
Mr. Gretz reviewed the recommendation of the Cable TV Advisory Committee from its meeting of February 5, 1996, regarding Cable TV Channel 21 programming. It recommends continuing with City staff duties related to operations and contracting with Sharden Productions, or other companies, for production of video tapes. The intent would be to start with production of a Police Department program. Other programs, such as one for the Fire Department, recycling, etc., could be added.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Erickson, accepting the recommendation of the Cable TV Advisory Committee, dated February 5, 1996, for programming on Cable TV Channel 21 and authorizing contracting with Sharden Productions to produce video tapes.
Councilmember Humphrey said the City should have copyrights on any productions so they can be used as desired. Councilmember Goodwin noted Sharden will be exhibiting some work at the next Cable TV Advisory Committee meeting. He agrees with leaving the contract somewhat open-ended.
Mr. Gretz said he will have the City Attorney prepare a letter of agreement with Sharden Productions for Council approval. Charles Grawe will be taking over the staff duties related to Cable TV operations as described in the recommendation.
Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.
ORDINANCE AMENDING FEES - FIRST READING
The City Clerk gave the first reading of an ordinance amending certain fees and charges for services contained in City Code Section 1-23. It would also amend City Code Sections 6-23 and 6-24 related to commercial sand and gravel excavation permits. Those fees would be changed to a flat rate rather than being based on the amount of material excavated.
MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Goodwin, accepting the first reading of an ordinance amending fees and charges; the second reading will be scheduled for February 22, 1996. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.
COUNCIL ITEMS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Branning noted two Boy Scouts in attendance for the meeting. Ed and Steve Hobbs, of Troop 230, were present in connection with their work on a merit badge.
CLAIMS AND BILLS
MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, to pay the claims and bills, check registers dated January 31, 1996, in the amount of $1,414,786.66; and February 8, 1996, in the amount of $4,830,478.79. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Humphrey, to adjourn. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 o’clock p.m.