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01/04/1990 - City Council RegularMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL EAGAN, MINNESOTA JANUARY 4, 1990 A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Thursday, January 4, 1990, at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Mayor Egan and Councilmembers Wachter, Gustafson, McCrea and Pawlenty. Also present were City Administrator Tom Hedges, Community Development Director Dale Runkle, Public Works Director Tom Colbert and City Attorney James Sheldon. OATH OF OFFICE City Administrator Tom Hedges administered the oath of office to Mayor Egan and Councilmembers McCrea and Pawlenty. INVOCATION The Reverend George Martin of Saints Martha and Mary Episcopal Church led the invocation as the Council began a new year. MAYORAL COMMENTS Mayor Egan opened the meeting with a brief mayoral address. He stated that this was an important bench mark being the beginning of a new decade. He stated that there was large growth in the last decade. Mayor Egan further stated that the new Council would chart the course for the 1990s and that this was a unique chance to direct and shape the future of the City of Eagan. Mayor Egan was confident that the actions of the new Council would bring pride to the community. City Administrator Tom Hedges informed the Council that Item H under the Consent Agenda, the final plat of Manor Lake 2nd Addition, should be continued indefinitely. Wachter moved, McCrea seconded, the motion to approve the agenda as amended. All voted in favor. December 19, 1989. AGENDA MINUTES McCrea moved, Gustafson seconded, the motion to approve the minutes for the December 19, 1989 regular Council meeting. Egan, Wachter, Gustafson and McCrea voted in favor; Pawlenty abstained. Page 2 /EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 4, 1990 CONSIDER VACATING TEMPORARY UTILITY EASEMENTS LOT 11, BLOCK 1, HARVEY ADDITION NO. 2 City Administrator Tom Hedges introduced the matter. Public Works Director Tom Colbert recapped the staff report and explained the various options open to the Council. He further recommended that the temporary easement not be released until the lot line was established. Councilmember Wachter stated that it should be the applicant's responsibility to establish the lot line. Wachter moved, McCrea seconded, the motion to continue indefinitely the vacation request of a temporary utility easement over Lot 11, Block 1, Harvey Addition No. 2 until the lot line was established. All voted in favor. TREE ORDINANCE Councilmember Wachter requested an update on the tree ordinance status. City Administrator Tom Hedges stated that John Voss' recuperation had caused a delay but that staff would follow up on the matter. 1990 POLICE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT City Administrator Tom Hedges introduced the matter and stated that there were some minor technical changes to the Joint Powers Agreement and that the Council should reauthorize the revised agreement. Gustafson moved, Wachter seconded, the motion to reauthorize the entry of the City of Eagan into a Joint Powers Agreement for the South Metro Task Force. All voted in favor. CANINE UPDATE Police Chief Pat Geagan informed the Council that a new schedule had been devised that met the requirements of the federal agency and that a second dog was scheduled at no extra cost to the City. Councilmember Wachter congratulated Chief Geagan on his budget results. Page 3 /EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 4, 1990 A. Personnel Items. 3. Car Allowances. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Winter Seasonal Park Maintenance Worker. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Dale Drentlaw as a winter seasonal park maintenance worker. 2. Reorganize Receptionist Position. It was recommended to reorganize the Finance Department from two full -time receptionist positions to one full -time position (at 40 hours per week) and two part -time positions (totaling 40 hours per week). It was recommended to approve a 4% increase in City car allowances effective January 1, 1990. B. Plumbers Licenses. It was recommended to approve the plumbers licenses as presented. C. Project 599 /Receive Feasibility Report /Order Public Hearing (Silver Bell Addition Watermain). It was recommended to receive the feasibility report for Project 588 (Silver Bell Addition Watermain) and schedule a public hearing to be held on February 6, 1990. D. Approve Management Plan /Black Dog Watershed Management Organization. It was recommended to approve the management plan for the Black Dog Watershed Management Organization and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents. E. Contract 88 -C /Acknowledgement of Project Completion (Blackhawk Ridge, Phase I, Streets and Utilities). It was recommended to acknowledge the completion of Contract 88 -C (Blackhawk Ridge, Phase I, Streets and Utilities) subject to all warranty provisions. Page 4 /EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 4, 1990 F. Contract 87 -EEE, Acknowledgement of Project Completion (Woodlands First Addition Streets and Utilities). It was recommended to acknowledge the completion of Contract 87 -EEE (Woodlands First Addition Streets and Utilities) subject to all warranty provisions. G. Contract 87 -MMM, Acknowledge of Proiect Completion (Blackhawk Glen Third Addition Streets and Utilities). It was recommended to acknowledge the completion of Contract 87 -MMM Blackhawk Glen Third Addition Streets and Utilities) subject to all warranty provisions. Gustafson moved, McCrea seconded, the motion to approve the consent agenda items as presented and authorize their implementation. All voted in favor. JANUARY MEETING SCHEDULE City Administrator Tom Hedges distributed a list of proposed January meetings (see attached Exhibit "A Mr. Hedges explained the meetings and their various purposes. Mayor Egan asked legal counsel if a meeting could be held outside the City limits. City Attorney Jim Sheldon stated that they could and explained the procedure for approval. McCrea moved, Gustafson seconded, the motion to set a special meeting of the Eagan City Council for January 23, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. at the MASAC meeting of the Metropolitan Airport's Commission. All voted in favor. APPLETON AWARD City Administrator Tom Hedges informed the Council that the City would receive an award for the Thomas Lake shelter and that this award represented national recognition. POLICE CARS There was discussion regarding the new design of the Eagan police squad cars. Page 5 /EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 4, 1990 PROJECT 443R FINAL ASSESSMENT HEARING (O'NEIL TRUNK STORM SEWER) McCrea moved, Gustafson seconded, the motion to continue the final assessment hearing for Project 443R (O'Neil Trunk Storm Sewer) to February 6, 1990. All voted in favor. PROJECT 461 FINAL ASSESSMENT HEARING (YANKEE DOODLE ROAD STREETS AND UTILITIES) Wachter moved, Gustafson seconded, the motion to continue the final assessment hearing for Project 461 (Yankee Doodle Road Streets and Utilities) to February 6, 1990. All voted in favor. VACATE UTILITY EASEMENT THOMAS LAKE ROAD AND DIFFLEY ROAD Gustafson moved, McCrea seconded, the motion to continue the public hearing for the vacation of a utility easement at Thomas Lake Road and Diffley Road to February 6, 1990. All voted in favor. ICE ARENA PROJECT City Administrator Tom Hedges introduced the item, presented the staff report and explained the actions of the Economic Development Commission. He asked the Council to make a determination as to whether or not the Commission's role was completed. Mayor Egan stated that Councilmember McCrea and himself were present at the meeting. He further stated that the Commission came up with good issues but questioned resubmission. Councilmember McCrea stated that she appreciated the EDC's time and energy. She thought the issue may have been diluted by concerns of excess retail in the City. She was unsure what resubmission would accomplish and believed that the Council should move ahead on the issue. Mayor Egan agreed. Councilmember Gustafson stated that the item should not go back to the EDC. Councilmember Pawlenty stated that the EDC minutes were unclear as to what information was lacking. He stated that the project was evolving and that the developer and staff should come forward with the proposal. He commended the developer and the staff for their efforts. Councilmember Wachter stated that the EDC did a very good job. Page 6 /EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 4, 1990 McCrea moved, Wachter seconded, the motion to not send the ice arena TIF application back to the Economic Development Commission, and accept their findings. All voted in favor. Member Pawlenty stated that if there is time, the completed final agreement can be sent back to the Commission for review. City Administrator Hedges informed the Council that he had met with staff and developers to formulate a plan. He further proposed that the Economic Development District Plan and the TIF District Plan be prepared and presented at the January 16, 1990 City Council meeting. A public hearing could then be scheduled for February 20, 1990. City Administrator Hedges further stated that the Finance Committee could also meet in the interim to evaluate the issues and that the staff would keep the Council informed. Councilmember McCrea stated that she wished to have financial and legal issues explained in the process. City Administrator Hedges stated that he would update the Council with memos. Councilmember Gustafson stated that it was a great project but that the City and developer must be creative. Rollie Crawford, an attorney representing the developer, stated that they were in full agreement with City Administrator Hedges' plan of action. Councilmember McCrea asked Mr. Crawford if they had access to materials interpreting the TIF law. Mr. Crawford stated yes. Councilmember Pawlenty stated there were two fundamental issues to be addressed. The first was the City participation. He suggested that the consultants and staff give the developer some direction before the next step. Secondly, he raised the question of whether the City wants public funds to be used to create new retail that would compete with existing businesses in the area. John Glenn stated that he feared a bond default but favored the arena. He felt citizens could pitch in to make the project viable. Councilmember Wachter stated there was some question about whether or not the City should finance. He further stated that people voted down the community center not too long ago. Councilmember McCrea informed Mr. Glenn that the City was not using bonds for this project but tax increment financing. She further stated that the TIF should benefit the City if it is to be used. Page 7 /EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 4, 1990 A citizen asked the Council to explain TIF and further stated that this was an opportunity to work together to accomplish the project. She supported the project. City Administrator Hedges explained what TIF was and how it worked. Doug Lee, 1113 Parkview, stated that TIF financing was not appropriate for small malls. Gustafson moved, McCrea seconded, the motion to direct City staff and bond counsel to prepare the Economic Development District Plan and the Tax Increment Financing District Plan to be presented at the January 16, 1990 Council meeting and to further address the policy issues raised by the applications. All voted in favor. SELECTION OF AIRPORT CONSULTANT City Administrator Tom Hedges presented the matter to the Council. He recommended Jerry Bogan and Associates as the City's technical consultant and John Herman as the environmental expert. City Attorney Jim Sheldon explained the potential conflicts of Mr. Herman and stated he should be appointed subject to disclosure and consent of the potential conflicts. City Administrator Hedges stated that the budget constraints would be in the area of $20,000.00. Mayor Egan stated that he had no problem with the consultants put forth but questioned what Bogan would do as far as appearances. Assistant to the City Administrator Jon Hohenstein informed the Mayor that Bogan would not be available to appear on the 23rd but that three trips to the Twin Cities had been budgeted. Councilmember Pawlenty questioned MAC procedures. Assistant to the City Administrator Hohenstein explained the procedures and stated that the issue would be studied for three to six months prior to any action. Councilmember Pawlenty stated that legal fees were always negotiable and staff should be directed to attempt a reduction in John Herman's hourly rate. Wachter moved, Pawlenty seconded, the motion to retain the services of Jerry Bogan and Associates as the City's technical consultant to review the technical aspects of the quarter operation and the study that was recently commissioned by the City of Mendota Page 8 /EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 4, 1990 Heights and further to retain John Herman as an environmental expert for the same purpose, with staff to negotiate the legal rates. All voted in favor. PRELIMINARY PLAT /CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT /DUCKWOOD SQUARE City Administrator Tom Hedges presented the matter to the Council. Community Development Director Dale Runkle reviewed the staff report. Wally Kluse, for the developer, stated that they had met staff conditions and was available for questions. Mayor Egan questioned why this project was split off from Frank's Nursery. Community Development Director Dale Runkle explained the rationale. Councilmember Wachter had questions concerning the nutrient emissions limitations. Public Works Director Tom Colbert stated that the City had done a preliminary analysis and that the plans to handle the emissions were feasible. The developer stated that they would be working with Frank's to limit these emissions. Councilmember McCrea had questions concerning the signage. The developer stated that it would be uniform throughout. Councilmember Pawlenty stated that the Advisory Planning Commission was frustrated with the cement block construction and that the Council should consider revising City standards for construction materials. The developer presented Coon Rapids photographs showing a similar design. Councilmember Pawlenty stated the surrounding areas had brick construction. Councilmember McCrea asked if the developer would consider going with brick. The developer stated they would have to start over with their design. Councilmember Gustafson stated that this design was an attractive motif that set off the surrounding brick buildings and that sameness would be drab. Councilmember Wachter stated that they could use colored brick and that painted block has a maintenance problem. Mayor Egan stated that the design was not compatible with the surrounding area. Councilmember Pawlenty stated that the Code should be changed to allow Council flexibility. The developer stated that they had incentive to maintain an upscale center and that the final product would look good. Councilmember Gustafson stated that the application met all criteria and recommended approval. Councilmember Pawlenty stated that he agreed that the Council's hands were tied but that the item could be continued and the City could review requirements. Councilmember Page 9 /EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 4, 1990 Gustafson stated that he was very concerned when a proposal was before the Council and it didn't act. Councilmember McCrea questioned if the developer could be bound to a maintenance agreement. City Attorney Jim Sheldon stated there were two issues: 1) the City -wide maintenance code and 2) private contract. Councilmember McCrea stated that she shared Councilmember Gustafson's concerns. Mayor Egan agreed. Councilmember Gustafson stated that the project could change for the worse and that the Council could only do the best they could. Councilmember Pawlenty stated that cement blocks weren't acceptable but that it was unfair that this application was the forum for the debate. Councilmember Wachter stated that the Council would have to work with what they had. Wachter moved, Gustafson seconded, the motion to approve a preliminary plat for Duckwood Square /Metro Center Developers for one lot on approximately 4.3 acres of Community Shopping Center zoned property located on the south side of Duckwood Drive, west of Denmark Avenue in the northwest quarter of Section 15 subject to the following conditions: 1. These standard conditions of plat approval as adopted by Council action on September 15, 1987 shall be complied with: Al, B1, B2, B3, Cl, C2, C4, C5, El, F1 and G1. 2. All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened. 3. Trash and recycling enclosures shall be located indoors or attached, made from the same building material and not visible from the streets. 4. An ingress /egress easement shall be executed. 5. The pylon sign shall be subject to a one -time sign fee of $2.50 per square foot. 6. Field staking of plant material shall be reviewed by City staff prior to installation. Page 10 /EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 4, 1990 7. Irrigation shall be provided. 8. The development is required to provide a six cfs storm sewer outlet to the westerly adjacent property. 9. The development is required to coordinate the construction of the northwesterly access from Duckwood Drive to the proposed site with the westerly adjacent property. 10. The development is required to limit nutrient loading to fishlake to pre development levels. 11. A 40 foot half right -of -way is required for Duckwood Drive. 12. No outside sales or displays shall be allowed. 13. All automobile service center vehicles and customer cars waiting for repair or pick -up shall be parked on the south side of the strip center. 14. If a shortage occurs, the City has the right to require that additional parking stalls be provided if deemed necessary by the Engineering Department. 15. The present easements over the front of the center are to be vacated prior to final plat. Councilmember McCrea proposed an amendment to the motion requiring all signs to be mounted in a specific sign area. The amendment was not accepted by the maker or the seconder of the motion. Egan, Wachter, Gustafson and Pawlenty voted in favor; McCrea voted against. Page 11 /EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 4, 1990 Gustafson moved, Pawlenty seconded, the motion to approve a conditional use permit to allow a Class II restaurant, a conditional use permit to allow tire and automotive repair, and a pylon sign on approximately 4.3 acres of Community Shopping Center zoned property located on the south side of Duckwood Drive, west of Denmark Avenue in the northwest quarter of Section 15. Egan, Wachter, Gustafson and Pawlenty voted in favor; McCrea voted against. Egan moved, Pawlenty seconded, the motion to set the study of building materials on the agenda for the January 30, 1990 meeting. All voted in favor. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT /MICHAEL AND PATRICK HAUPT City Administrator Tom Hedges introduced the matter to the Council. The applicant stated that he was available for questions. McCrea moved, Gustafson seconded, the motion to approve a conditional use permit to allow a Class II (fast food) restaurant in a Community Shopping Center district located on Lot 1, Block 1, Thomas Lake Centre Addition at the northwest intersection of Cliff and Thomas Lake Roads in the southwest quarter of Section 28. All voted in favor. PRELIMINARY PLAT /BLACKHAWK ACRES 3RD ADDITION City Administrator Tom Hedges introduced the matter to the Council. Community Development Director Dale Runkle presented the application summary. Wayne Cordes, representing the developer, stated he was available for questions and that they were working with the neighbors to install a fence. Vicki Vermalind stated she was concerned with the sharp drop. John Westley, 1747 Bluebill, had environmental concerns and retaining wall concerns. The developer stated that they could install a barrier prior to construction. Gustafson moved, Wachter seconded, the motion to approve a preliminary plat for 14 townhouse lots on 2.1 acres of Townhouse Residential zoned land located on the west side of Robin Lane, west of Blackhawk Road in the southeast quarter of Section 17 as requested by Les Duoos and Associates subject to the following conditions: Page 12 /EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 4, 1990 1. These standard conditions of plat approval as adopted by Council action on September 15, 1987 shall be complied with: Al, B1, Cl, C2, C4, C5, D1, El, F1 and G1. 2. Easements will be required on the water and sewer lines which serve the development. 3. The development is required to submit detailed plans and specifications for the proposed retaining wall for City staff review and comment prior to final plat. 4. The development is required to provide limited visibility fencing. 5. The development is required to provide a suitable barrier along the edge of the border for safety reasons due to the retaining walls as required by staff. All voted in favor. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT /WEST PUBLISHING COMPANY/ RADIO TOWER City Administrator Tom Hedges introduced the matter to the Council. Community Development Director Dale Runkle reviewed the staff report. Steve Bryant, for West Publishing, explained the need for the tower. He gave details of the tower construction. Councilmember Wachter stated there were similar towers in the City. Wachter moved, McCrea seconded, the motion to approve a conditional use permit to allow a radio tower in a Light Industrial district located on Lot 1, Block 2, West Publishing 2nd Addition, north of Wescott Road and west of Highway 149 in the southeast quarter of Section 13 subject to all applicable ordinances. All voted in favor. Page 13 /EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 4, 1990 WEST PUBLISHING COMPANY 4TH ADDITION WEST PUBLISHING COMPANY City Administrator Tom Hedges introduced the matter to the Council. Community Development Director Dale Runkle presented the staff report and stated that January 18 was the scoping decision to define the EIS areas. He stated that an indirect source permit was also required. Mr. Runkle further referenced the Yankee Doodle access relocation requested by the County and stated the City did not approve of this relocation. Steve Bryant, for West Publishing, explained the planning history of the site. He stated that an environmental impact statement would consider the environmental issues. He gave a brief overview of the project. Mayor Egan asked what future uses were projected for the rezoned residential area. Mr. Bryant stated that the uses may be office or parking lot. Councilmember Wachter asked if the trees would be disturbed in the buffer area. Mr. Bryant replied that the trees would not be disturbed. Councilmember Wachter requested deepening the existing ponds and retaining the water prior to discharge. Mr. Bryant described the pond. Consulting engineer, Bob Rosene, stated that there were no problems with the ponds. Mayor Egan requested Phase I office details. Mr. Bryant described these details. Tom Johnston, a neighbor, commended West on the plan but did have height limitation concerns. Steve Bryant stated that West was willing to limit the height. Councilmember Wachter stated that the access onto Yankee Doodle was fine in its present location and that the West plan was commendable. Councilmember Pawlenty stated that neighbors were generally supportive of the project when it was explained in detail and that the zoning exchange was a good trade -off. Mayor Egan agreed. Steve Bryant stated that a height limitation of 40 feet in the R -1 and R -4 areas would be acceptable to West. Councilmember McCrea complimented the developer. Tom Johnston stated that the intersection of Elrene and Yankee Doodle may create a danger upon development and that he wanted the height limitation to be 30 feet. Public Works Director Tom Colbert explained that Yankee Doodle and Elrene Roads would be upgraded within five years. Page 14 /EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 4, 1990 City Attorney Jim Sheldon stated that he had environmental impact statement and environmental worksheet concerns. He informed the Council that information may be needed before the Comp Guide was changed. Steve Bryant informed the Council that this action was merely preliminary. City Attorney Sheldon informed the Council that they could direct staff to prepare a PD Agreement and finalize the preliminary plat and submit the Comprehensive Guide Plan to the Metropolitan Council and act upon the preliminary plat and zoning upon approval of the Met Council. He further informed the Council that this would not slow the process. Community Development Director Dale Runkle informed the Council that everything should be back to the Council by approximately May 15. McCrea moved, Gustafson seconded, the motion to approve a resolution for a Comprehensive Guide Plan amendment changing the guided uses from D -III, D -II and D -I to Industrial on approximately 112.56 acres located in the southeast corner of the intersection of Elrene and Yankee Doodle Roads on the west side of State Highway 49 in Section 13 as requested by West Publishing Company for West Publishing 4th Addition. All voted in favor. R 90.1 McCrea moved, Gustafson seconded, the motion to direct staff to draft a Planned Development Agreement for West Publishing Company 4th Addition. All voted in favor. Councilmember Pawlenty stated that residents should be kept informed of the various proceedings. Wachter moved, Gustafson seconded, the motion to approve a preliminary plat for six lots and one outlot on approximately 208 acres located in the southeast corner of the intersection of Elrene and Yankee Doodle Roads on the west side of State Highway 49 in Section 13 as requested by West Publishing Company for West Publishing Company 4th Addition subject to Metropolitan Council approval of the Comprehensive Guide Plan and the following conditions: 1. These standard plat conditions shall be adhered to: Al, B1, B2, B3, B4, Cl, C2, C3, C4, C5, D1, El, F1 and G1. 2. This approval is conditional on meeting all requirements of the environmental review process in accordance with the Minnesota Rules Parts 4410.0200 through 4410.7800. Page 15 /EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 4, 1990 3. The development is obligated for its share of one -half the cost of upgrading Elrene Road to its ultimate design section in accordance with City policy requirements in effect at the time of the improvement. 4. The development shall direct all the site generated storm water runoff which is proposed to drain easterly across Trunk Highway 149 (approximately 31 acres) westerly to the proposed "West Publishing Pond" (Pond JP -16B) and proposed JP -14A, or the development is responsible for obtaining regulatory agency permits associated with crossing the railroad and the state highway as well as costs associated with acquisition of easements necessary for the outlet for Pond GP -5. 5. The development is required to submit detailed plans and specifications for the proposed retaining wall construction for City staff review prior to final plat approval. 6. The development is required to provide sufficient wet pond volume for water quality requirements and sufficient storage volume requirements for water quality requirements to accommodate the additional area which was proposed to drain easterly to Pond GP -5 in accordance with City requirements. 7. The development and outlot for proposed Pond JP -14A located in the northwesterly portion of the development is required with any development in the drainage basin tributary to Pond JP -14A. All voted in favor. CDBG FUNDS FOR PRESERVATION OF THE OLD TOWN HALL City Administrator Tom Hedges introduced the matter and explained that the City was eligible for these funds. Councilmember McCrea asked how the funding worked. Community Development Director Dale Runkle explained. Councilmember McCrea stated that she would like to see the funds used for senior or affordable housing. Page 16 /EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 4, 1990 Wachter moved, Gustafson seconded, the motion to approve a designation of CDBG funds for the preservation of the old town hall project. All voted in favor. CITY WIDE TRAILS DEDICATION POLICY City Administrator Tom Hedges introduced the item and presented the staff report. He stated that the staff needed direction on the matter. Mayor Egan stated that his main concern was the size of the fund. Director of Parks and Recreation Ken Vraa explained the rationale for the funding method. Mayor Egan stated that a substantial portion of the trail was developed. There was further discussion regarding funding alternatives. Mayor Egan asked if the policy were legally sound. City Attorney Jim Sheldon stated that there was a reasonable nexus for the extraction fee requirement. Mayor Egan stated that he would prefer to err on the side of the Park Committee recommendations. Councilmember Gustafson stated he felt the residential properties used trails more than the industrial properties. Mr. Vraa explained the rationale for the policy. Councilmember Gustafson stated that charging the commercial more was unfair. Councilmember McCrea agreed and stated that the trail fee shouldn't be separate from the park fee. There was more discussion regarding the fee structure. Wachter moved, Gustafson seconded, the motion to approve the recommendation of the APRC to change the park dedication policy by separating the dedication for trails as opposed to the current combined trail and park dedication. Egan, Wachter, Gustafson, and Pawlenty voted in favor; McCrea voted against. SCATTERED SITE LOW RENT HOUSING City Administrator Tom Hedges introduced the item to the Council and presented the staff report. Mark Ulfers, representative from the HRA, was available for questions. Page 17 /EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 4, 1990 Councilmember McCrea stated that a lack of low income housing creates homelessness. McCrea moved, Gustafson seconded, the motion to approve a resolution that would provide the Dakota County Housing and Redevelopment Authority with a new cooperation agreement allowing the acquisition of twenty (20) units of scattered site low rent housing throughout Dakota County with the understanding that this agreement would designate ten (10) units of scattered site housing for the City of Eagan. All voted in favor. 1990 BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING McCrea moved, Gustafson seconded, the motion to ratify the 1990 Board of Review /Equalization meeting for Tuesday, April 24, 1990. All voted in favor. Councilmember Wachter stated that the County Board should hold these meetings. CHECKLISTS Wachter moved, Egan seconded, the motion to approve the checklist dated January 2, 1990 in the amount of $247,704.88. All voted in favor., and January 4, 1990 in the amount of $84,945.20. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council adjourned the regular meeting to executive session to consider attorney /client privilege information at 10:30 p.m. Present at the executive session were Mayor Egan, Councilmembers Wachter, Gustafson, McCrea and Pawlenty, City Administrator Tom Hedges, City Attorney Jim Sheldon and Assistant City Attorney Joe Earley. Executive session was adjourned at 11:00 p.m. CITY OF EAGAN .'S VanOverbeke, City Clerk Thursday, January 4 Tuesday, January 9 Tuesday, January 16 Monday, January 22 Tuesday, January 23 Thursday, January 25 Tuesday, January 30 Monday, February 5 JANUARY MEETING SCHEDULE 6:30 Regular City Council Meeting 5:30 Dinner; 6:00 Interviews Special City Council Meeting Purpose: Interview All Commission Applicants 6:30 7:00 7:00 Time T.B.A. Regular City Council Meeting Commission Orientation /Optional MASAC Mtg. Metropolitan Airports Commission /Optional Special City Council Meeting (Organizational Issues) Time Special City Council Meeting Purpose: Liquor License Policy Review, Storm Water Management Plan and Storm Water Utility Rate 8:00 A.M. Layne Longfellow Presentation (8:00 Noon Inver Hills College)