CITY OF APPLE VALLEY

Dakota County, Minnesota

May 8, 1997

Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held May 8th, 1997, at 8:00 o’clock p.m., at Apple Valley City Hall.

ABSENT: Councilmember Sterling.

City staff members present were: City Administrator Gretz, City Clerk Mueller, City Attorney Dougherty, City Engineer Gordon, Fire Chief Calvin, Assistant to the Administrator Grawe, Parks & Recreation Director Johnson, Community Development Director Kelley, Human Resources Manager Margarit, Public Works Director Miranowski, and Police Chief Willow.

Mayor Humphrey 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.

Sheryl Schilling, of Apple Valley American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1776, and Joe Kuntz, Legion Commander, read a proclamation for "Poppy Days" on May 16 and 17, 1997. Mayor Humphrey noted he had signed the proclamation earlier and Auxiliary members will be distributing Memorial Poppys in the City.

Vern Yetzer, of American Legion Post 1776, read a proclamation for "Memorial Day" on May 26, 1997. He invited everyone to attend the Legion’s memorial ceremony at Apple Grove Park near Fire Station No. 1. Mayor Humphrey noted he had signed the proclamation earlier and thanked the Legion for reminding citizens about flag etiquette.

Mayor Humphrey thanked Dakota Electric Association for donating a tree, which was planted earlier tonight at City Hall, to celebrate May as Arbor Month.

Mayor Humphrey 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 ITEMS

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

Police Chief Willow introduced Vincent Trammel to the Council. He is being promoted from a Cadet position to Police Officer effective April 26th. City Clerk Mueller then administered the oath of office to Officer Trammel.

Mayor Humphrey called the public hearing to order, at 8:12 p.m., to consider Project 97-530, Cedar Isle Estates 6th Addition Utility and Street 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 April 1, 1997. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the audience. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 8:15 p.m.

Mr. Kelley reviewed an outline of a proposed natural resources ordinance being prepared for Council consideration. The City is required to enact erosion control and water quality regulations. As part of the new regulations, existing City Code sections pertaining to excavation permits, tree preservation and forestry, erosion control, wetlands, and weed control will be consolidated into the new ordinance.

Current regulations require growth of weeds and grass to be kept under 12 inches. He asked whether the Council would want more restrictive requirements for the downtown area and suggested it be limited to eight inches. Along with a more restrictive height, the new ordinance would provide for an accelerated abatement process to have vegetation mowed faster and costs charged to property owners. The Council concurred with the proposal. Mr. Kelley said the ordinance should be ready to be scheduled for a first reading June 5, 1997.

The Council received notice that the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) will hold its annual meeting on May 29, 1997.

Mayor Humphrey said Councilmember Sterling was not at tonight’s meeting because she is attending a National League of Cities Steering Committee meeting out of town.

Councilmember Grendahl reported on attending a program, with Randy Johnson and Tom Adamini, where the City and School District 196 received an award by Partnership Minnesota. They were recognized with a cooperative public service award for the joint venture at Eastview High School/Athletic Fields.

MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, to adjourn. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 o’clock p.m.