01/08/2013 - City Council SpecialMINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2013
5:30 P.M.
EAGAN ROOM — EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER
City Council members present: Mayor Maguire, Councilmembers Fields, Hansen and Tilley.
Councilmember Bakken was absent.
City Staff present: City Administrator Hedges, Assistant City Administrator Miller, Director of
Communications Garrison, Director of Public Works Matthys, and Director of Community Development
Hohenstein.
I. ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to adopt the agenda as
presented. Aye:4 Nay:0
II. VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
III. JOINT MEETING WITH EAGAN'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION
Mayor Maguire welcomed State Representatives Atkins, Halverson and Masin, and State
Senator Carlson. It was noted that Senator Metzen was unable to attend this evening.
City Administrator Hedges stated that it is an annual tradition of the City Council to invite
Eagan's legislative delegation to the first meeting of the year to dialogue with the Council
regarding legislative issues anticipated during the upcoming session. City Administrator Hedges
summarized the 2013 legislative priorities of the City.
The City Council and delegation discussed priorities and areas of focus for 2013.
Mayor Maguire thanked the legislative delegation for attending the meeting and thanked them
for their service to the community.
IV. PILOT KNOB CORRIDOR STUDY
City Administrator Hedges introduced the item noting on June 5, 2012 the City Council approved the 5-
year Public Works Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the period of 2013 -2017. The CIP included
street improvements on and adjacent to Pilot Knob Road (County State Aid Highway No.31) between
Yankee Doodle Road and Central Parkway /Northwood Parkway. Public Works Director Matthys gave a
staff report and additional history on the study.
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Kristi Sebastian, Traffic Engineer for Dakota County gave a summary of the project. Chris Chromy with
Bolton & Menk, Inc., gave a presentation on the study details.
The Council discussed the corridor study noting the concern regarding the study's recommendation of
the removal of the Wells Fargo driveway on Pilot Knob Road and the related impact for Wells Fargo and
the other adjacent property owners.
Representatives for Wells Fargo, Goodman Group and Extended Stay addressed the Council regarding
their concerns about the proposal to eliminate the current access from Pilot Knob Road. Ms. Sebastian
responded to their concerns.
After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that it is premature to recommend a
corridor plan and there is need for further study to maintain the right -in and right -out at Wells Fargo
driveway on Pilot Knob Road. It was suggested the study be put on hold until a development proposal is
submitted by CSM and then relook at all the options, being flexible with access to the existing
businesses.
There was no other business.
V. OTHER BUSINESS
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to adjourn at 8:50 p.m.
Aye:4 Nay:O
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