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02/19/2013 - City Council RegularMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL Eagan, Minnesota FEBRUARY 19, 2013 A Listening Session was held at 6:00 p.m. prior to the regular City Council meeting. Present were Mayor Maguire, Councilmembers Bakken, Fields, Hansen and Tilley. A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Mayor Maguire, Councilmembers Bakken, Fields, Hansen, and Tilley. Also present were Assistant City Administrator Miller, Director of Finance Pepper, Director of Community Development Hohenstein, Director of Public Works Matthys, City Engineer Nelson, Communications Director Garrison, Director of Parks and Recreation Johnson, Fire Chief Scott, Police Chief McDonald, and Executive Assistant Stevenson. AGENDA Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Aye:5 Nay:0 RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATION There were no recognitions or presentations. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 A. It was recommended to approve the minutes of January 2, 29 and February 5, 2013. B. Personnel items 1. Appoint Dianne Miller, Assistant City Administrator to Acting City Administrator effective March 4, 2013 through March 24, 2013. 2. To ratify the labor agreements reached between the City of Eagan and Eagan Police Sergeant Association, Local 185 of Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc., Teamsters Local 320, Maintenance Unit, and Teamsters Local 320, Clerical Unit. 3. Approve the hiring of the Community Development Clerical Technician IV "to be named ". 4. Approve the hiring of Seasonal Employees in Parks & Recreation. C. It is recommended to approve Check Registers dated January 31 and February 7, 2013. D. It was recommended to approve an agreement allowing the Salvation Army to house a truck at the Fire Safety Center. E. It was recommended to adopt a Resolution accepting $15,163.94 donation from the Eagan Citizen's Crime Prevention Association and authorize a corresponding budget adjustment. F. It was recommended to approve a Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County to operate a waste pharmaceutical program. G. It was recommended to approve Plans & Specifications for Contract 13-01 (Cedar Grove Boulevard -Phase II - Street & Utility Improvements) and Authorize Advertisement for Bids March 26, 2013. City Council Meeting Minutes February 19, 2013 2 page H. It was recommended to authorize Submittal of Application to Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for a Clean Water Partnership Grant, Blackhawk Lake Protection Project. I. It was recommended to receive a Petition to Vacate Public Easements, Cedar Grove Redevelopment Area, and Schedule Public Hearing for March 19, 2013. J. It was recommended to receive a Petition to Vacate Public Drainage & Utility Easement, Lot 9, Block 1 Letendre Addition No. 3 and Schedule Public Hearing for March 19, 2013. K. It was recommended to approve the Final Payment, Contract 11 -05, Ultra High Zone Water Main Improvements. L. It was recommended to accept a Grant from MN Department of Health — Private Well - Sealing Improvements. M. It was recommended to direct Preparation of an Ordinance Amendment relative to Private Hydrant Maintenance. N. It was recommended to receive a Petition to Vacate Public Drainage & Utility Easements, Lots 5 -8, Block 5 Eagandale Center Industrial Park and Schedule Public Hearing for March 19, 2013. 0. It was recommended to approve extension of Preliminary Subdivision for Cedar Valley Addition. P. It was recommended to authorize Final Payment of Contracts 11 -14 and 12 -08 Conduit /Fiber projects to MP Nexlevel, LLC and close out contracts. Q. It was recommended to approve a Countywide Mutual Aid Agreement for Non - Police and Fire services. R. It was recommended to accept the resignation of Ray Hobot from the Advisory Parks Commission. S. It was recommended to adopt a Resolution to accept a donation for a park bench to be located in Cedar Pond Park. T. It was recommended to approve Plans & Specifications, City Contract 13 -10, 2013 Citywide Sanitary Sewer Lining. U. It was recommended to approve an Exempt Permit for the Eagan Resource Center to hold a raffle on March 21, 2013. V. It was recommended to approve an Exempt Permit for St. John the Baptist Catholic School to hold a raffle on April 27, 2013 at Royal Cliff, 2280 Cliff Road. W. It was recommended to approve a Special Construction Proposal for Contract 13 -01, Cedar Grove Boulevard Street & Utility Improvements. Mayor Maguire noted Item E. as a $15,163.94 donation from the Eagan Citizen's Crime Prevention Association. Police Chief McDonald noted the City was able to purchase a tactical robot with the donation and gave a demonstration of how the robot works. Councilmember Hansen noted Item S. is a resolution accepting a donation of a park bench to be located in Cedar Pond Park was received from the James Dare family. PUBLIC HEARINGS PROJECT 1116 (DUCKWOOD CROSSINGS / CRESTRIDGE DRIVE) STREET IMPROVEMENTS City Council Meeting Minutes February 19, 2013 3 page Director of Public Works Matthys introduced the item noting Project 1116 provided for street and sidewalk improvements on Crestridge Drive (Duckwood Crossing). Assistant City Engineer Nelson gave a staff report on the project. Mayor Maguire opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, he turned the discussion back to the Council. Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to approve Project 1116 (Duckwood Crossings ( Crestridge Drive) Street Improvements) as presented and authorize the preparation of detailed plans and specifications. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 PROJECT 1059 (EAGAN WOODS OFFICE PARK) STREET IMPROVEMENTS Director of Public Works Matthys introduced the item noting Project 1059 provided for street improvements within Eagan Woods Office Park. Assistant City Engineer Nelson gave a staff report on the project. Mayor Maguire opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, he turned the discussion back to the Council. Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to approve Project 1059 (Eagan Woods Office Park — Street Improvements) as presented and authorize the preparation of detailed plans and specifications. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 PROJECT 1109 (RIDGEHAVEN ACRES / RUSTIC HILLS / SKYLINE) STREET IMPROVEMENTS Director of Public Works Matthys introduced the item noting Project 1109 provided for street improvements within neighborhoods of Ridgehaven Acres /Rustic Hills Drive /Skyline Drive. Assistant City Engineer Nelson gave a staff report on the project. Mayor Maguire opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, he turned the discussion back to the Council. Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve Project 1109 ( Ridgehaven Acres /Rustic Hills Drive /Skyline Drive - Street Improvements) as presented and authorize the preparation of detailed plans and specifications. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 PROJECT 1106 (BLACKHAWK GLEN / BLACKHAWK RIDGE) STREET IMPROVEMENTS Director of Public Works Matthys introduced the item noting Project 1106 provided for street improvements within neighborhoods of Blackhawk Glen / Blackhawk Ridge. Assistant City Engineer Nelson gave a staff report on the project. Mayor Maguire opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, he turned the discussion back to the Council. City Council Meeting Minutes February 19, 2013 4 page Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to approve Project 1106 ( Blackhawk Glen and Blackhawk Ridge — Street Improvements) as presented and authorize the preparation of detailed plans and specifications. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 PROJECT 1099 (TED WACHTER ADDITION — CIVIC CENTER DRIVE) STREET IMPROVEMENTS Director of Public Works Matthys introduced the item noting Project 1099 provided for street improvements on Civic Center Drive (Ted Wachter Addition). Assistant City Engineer Nelson gave a staff report on, the project. Mayor Maguire opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, he turned the discussion back to the Council. Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to approve Project 1099 (Ted Wachter Addition (Civic Center Drive) — Street Improvements) as presented and authorize the preparation of detailed plans and specifications. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 There is no old business to be heard. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS RECEIVE PUBLIC FEEDBACK ON COMCAST RATE CHARGES AND CONSIDER DIRECTING STAFF TO PREPARE LETTER TO AUTHORITIES EXPRESSING CONCERNS Assistant City Administrator Miller introduced the item noting Eagan customers of Comcast have recently received a letter from the company advising them that as of March 14, 2013, they will need to get a digital adaptor (called a DTA) to continue watching certain basic cable channels. There has been some confusion by the notification letters. In its role of overseeing the local cable franchise, the City and the Eagan City Council have received inquires about what it can do to prevent or contain cost increases. Miller continued the matter was referred to the Finance Committee of the City Council which recommended the public be given an opportunity to express its concerns at tonight's meeting. Communications Director Garrison and Eagan's cable franchise attorney, Brian Grogan with Moss & Barnett, gave a presentation. Mike Logan, Director of Government Affairs with Comcast was available for policy questions. Mayor Maguire opened the meeting for public comment. The following Eagan residents addressed the Council with questions and /or concerns about the Comcast rate changes: Martin DesLauriers, Michael Wissbaum, Laura Traeger, and Dan Dorgan. Mr. Logan responded to the questions and concerns presented by the residents. City Council Meeting Minutes February 19, 2013 5 page There being no further comment, Mayor Maguire turned discussion back to the Council. The Council discussed the Comcast letter sent to residents regarding the need for a digital adaptor or converter and asked Mr. Logan for clarification. After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to directed staff to prepare a letter to the appropriate authorities expressing concerns, and to include in the letter concerns regarding customer service and communications to customers and the issues that were addressed in the August 16, 2007 letter to Mr. Steven Broechaert, Media Bureau Policy Division with the FCC. The Council agreed that a copy of the letter should also be sent to the FCC and to Eagan's congressional legislatures. LEGISLATIVE / INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS UPDATE There is no legislative /intergovernmental affairs update to be heard. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Fields noted that Councilmember Tilley and she spent the past weekend in Duluth with the Eagan Convention and Visitors Bureau promoting Eagan. There were no visitors to be heard. VISITORS TO BE HEARD ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m. Aye:5 Nay:0 3-5•!3 Date ri• i �.