CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
April 12, 2001
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held April 12th, 2001, at 8:00 o’clock p.m., at Apple Valley City Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Hamann-Roland; Councilmembers Erickson, Goodwin, Grendahl, and Sterling.
ABSENT: None.
City staff members present were: City Administrator Lawell, City Clerk Mueller, City Attorney Hills, City Engineer Gordon, Natural Resources Coordinator Colleran, Assistant to the City Administrator Grawe, Public Works Director Heuer, Community Development Director Kelley, Police Captain Lohse, Administrative Assistant Pederson, and Fire Chief Wassmund.
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 Erickson, seconded by Sterling, 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 was present to speak.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving all items on the consent agenda with no exceptions. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of March 22nd, 2001, as written. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, proclaiming April 15 through 22, 2001, as "Days of Remembrance" in memory of the victims of the Holocaust. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2001-55 accepting, with thanks, the donation of $1,000.00 from the family of Margaret Wellman for use by the Police Department towards the D.A.R.E. Program. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2001-56 accepting, with thanks, the donation of a 1991 Ford Escort automobile from Michelle J. Barington for use by the Fire Department for training. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving a change in operating manager, to Harold J. Straut, III; for Famous Dave’s BBQ Shack in connection with its on-sale wine and beer licenses, as described in the City Clerk’s memo dated April 9, 2001. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving extension of preliminary plat approval for Chateau Estates 7th Addition, until April 12, 2002; as described in the City Planner’s memo dated April 3, 2001. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2001-57 ordering preparation of a preliminary engineering feasibility report for Project 01-155, Pennock Place Senior Housing Trunk Storm Sewer. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2001-58 receiving the preliminary engineering report for Project 99-117, Shackelford Addition Utility and Street Improvements; and setting a public hearing on it, at 8:00 p.m., on May 15, 2001. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2001-59 directing the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for Project 99-117, Shackelford Addition Utility and Street Improvements. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2001-60 approving plans and specifications for Project 00-147 (Part B), Traffic Signal at 153rd Street and Galaxie Avenue; and authorizing advertising for receipt of bids, at 2:00 p.m., on May 10, 2001. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2001-61 awarding the contract for Project 00-147 (Part A), Culver’s (New Century) Addition Utility and Street Improvements; to McNamara Contracting, Inc., the low bidder, in the amount of $323,099.35. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2001-62 approving plans and specifications for Project 01-150, Orchard Pointe 2nd Addition Utility Improvements; and directing installation by change order to Project 98-810, Orchard Pointe Utility and Street Improvements. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Ryan Contracting Co. for Project 98-810, Orchard Pointe Utility and Street Improvements, in the amount of an additional $180,558.00 for Project 01-150. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Brown & Cris, Inc., for Project 96-512, East Trunk Storm Sewer, in the amount of an additional $83,080.49. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving Change Order No. 19 to the contract with Shaw Lundquist for the Municipal Center Construction Project in the amount of an additional $19,627.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving Change Order No. 2 to the contract with General Security Services Corporation for the Municipal Center Project Security System in the amount of an additional $691.48. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, accepting Painting of the Water Treatment Plant Filter Console Decks and Piping as final and authorizing final payment on the contract with Protouch Painting, Inc., in the amount of $16,930.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving a contract with Braun Intertec for soil testing at Fire Stations No. 2 and 3, in the amount of $2,600.00, as attached to the Assistant to the City Administrator’s memo dated April 12, 2001; and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving an Agreement with SafeAssure Consultants, Inc., to provide OSHA required training services, in the amount of $6,888.00, as attached to the City Administrator’s memo dated April 12, 2001; and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving the appointment of Tom Chrisfield as Training Officer, effective May 1, 2001, as described in the Fire Chief’s memo dated March 28, 2001. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving a temporary salary adjustment for Judy Finger, Human Resources Technician, beginning February 13, 2001, until the Human Resources Manager position is filled, as recommended in the City Administrator’s memo dated April 9, 2001. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Grendahl, approving hiring the part-time and seasonal employees as listed in the Personnel Report dated April 12th, 2001. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
HIDDEN PONDS EASEMENT VACATION
Mayor Hamann-Roland called the public hearing to order, at 8:04 p.m., to consider vacation of a drainage and utility easement on part of Lot 1, Block 1, Hidden Ponds and noted receipt of the affidavit of publication of the hearing notice. Mr. Kelley reviewed the memo, dated April 6, 2001, describing the proposed vacation. The property is being developed as Hidden Ponds Apartments requiring relocation of a storm sewer line. It will be replatted at Hidden Ponds 3rd Addition with a new easement for the relocated line. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the public. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 8:07 p.m.
MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2001-63 completing vacation of part of a drainage and utility easement on Lot 1, Block 1, Hidden Ponds, and authorizing recording the necessary documents. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
SEVERE STORMS AWARENESS WEEK
Police Captain Lohse reviewed his memo dated April 9, 2001, describing drills scheduled for "Severe Storms Awareness Week", April 16 to 20, 2001. Sirens will sound at 1:45 p.m. and 6:55 p.m. on April 19, 2001. Schools, businesses, health care facilities, and families are encouraged to use this opportunity to evaluate their plans for protective actions in the event of severe weather. The system is intended to warn people who are outdoors to take shelter and the sirens may not necessarily be heard indoors. The media will be broadcasting information about activities during the week also.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, endorsing activities and drills planned for "Severe Storms Awareness Week", April 16 to 20, 2001, as described in the Police Captain’s memo dated April 9, 2001. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
POLICE CHIEF STARTING DATE
Mr. Lawell advised the Council that he has been in contact with James Coan, the new Chief of Police. He will be starting employment on April 19, 2001.
FIRE/POLICE COOPERATIVE RESPONSE
Mr. Lawell commended the Fire and Police Departments for their response to a house fire on Elgin Court April 10, 2001. The response showed good cooperative efforts between the departments.
COMMUNICATIONS & CALENDAR
The Council received a memo dated April 9, 2001, with a calendar listing upcoming events.
Mayor Hamann-Roland commented on the "fine forum" held by Dakota County judges on April 11, 2001. It provided an opportunity for discussion of issues and the message that Apple Valley wants to enforce traffic laws to maintain safe streets was relayed.
The Mayor noted that the City has again received the "Tree City U.S.A." award for 2000 and thanked Jo Colleran for her work.
A new informational brochure on stop signs has been prepared and is available for distribution. Mr. Heuer said it will be sent to residents requesting stop signs and describes situations where stop signs are appropriate and will be of benefit.
CLAIMS AND BILLS
MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Sterling, to pay the claims and bills, check registers dated April 4, 2001, in the amount of $3,982,680.42; and April 11, 2001, in the amount of $3,295,638.10. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:21 o’clock p.m.