04/17/1990 - City Council RegularMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
APRIL 17, 1990
A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday,
April 17, 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, Assistant City Engineer Mike Foertsch, and City Attorney James
Sheldon.
AGENDA
City Administrator Hedges recommended the following changes to the
agenda:
Item N, Consent Agenda, should be corrected to read,
of Findings of Fact, Minnesota Public Radio Resolutions."
Item B, New Business, Extension of Preliminary Plat,
Addition, request to continue indefinitely.
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"Ratification
Kingswood 3rd
Item I, New Business, Discussion of Drainage Problem /Country Home
Heights, be moved to Item B, Old Business.
Gustafson moved, Pawlenty seconded, a motion to approve the agenda
as amended. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
MINUTES
Wachter moved, McCrea seconded, a motion to approve the minutes for
the April 3, 1990, regular City Council meeting with the following
exceptions:
Councilmember Gustafson requested a correction on page 17, paragraph
3: Motion should be corrected to read, "McCrea moved, Gustafson
seconded, a motion to deny any further study for proposals by Tri -Land
Properties for purchasing land adjacent to Trapp Farm Park at the stated
lot price." The vote remains the same.
Councilmember Pawlenty and Mayor Egan requested that the Conflict
of Interest item on page 20 include their concerns. Add the following
language after the word, "regarding," "Mr. Ron Cornwell, a principal in
the Bieter lawsuit, being represented by Mr. Greene's law firm. In
addition, Councilmember Pawlenty indicated he was not comfortable with
the arrangement and said considering the nature of the allegations by the
Bieter Company in their lawsuit, he did not believe that even the
perception of a conflict was wise. Mayor Egan also expressed his
reservations and questioned why Mr. Cornwell would choose the City's
counsel to represent him particularly if a conflict may be relevant."
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DEPARTMENT HEAD BUSINESS
FIRE DEPARTMENT
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
SOUTH METRO HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RESPONSE TEAM
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Mayor Egan requested that the last item on page 19, Moritorium /R -4
Development Application, reflect the vote: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
Councilmember McCrea requested that a clarification be added to the
second paragraph on page 20, after "a.m.," "for the specific reason that
decisions made after 1:00 a.m. are not in the best interests of City of
Eagan residents."
The City Administrator briefly discussed the background on this item
and pointed out that the City Attorney had raised several questions
regarding the Agreement. However, the City Administrator said it may be
helpful to discuss the Agreement but continue approval to a later
meeting.
Chief Southorn explained that they had looked into forming a
Response Team because the area of hazardous materials is the least
understood but most feared by public safety. He said that while there
are some controls on businesses located within the City, it is unknown
what type of materials pass through our borders via rail or freight
terminals. Chief Southorn said few cities have a hazardous response team
because very extensive training is required and the initial expense for
equipment and recovery equipment is relatively high. He said very few
communities could handle a hazardous situation single handedly.
Chief Southorn said that the Dakota County Chiefs Association had
looked at all options. He said there is a movement to have regional
response teams in the State, but that is no where near a reality. He
added that to form our own regional response team consisting of city
personnel operating as a separate entity would be the most economical way
to approach the issue.
Councilmember Gustafson raised a concern about the initial
contribution of each member city. He said there should be a minimum fee
for joining the organization and that this minimum should be more
equitable for all member cities.
Chief Southorn said he had similar concerns but the only common
denominator they could find was population. Councilmember Gustafson said
they could continue to use population as a basis; however, the minimum
charge should have a floor. City Administrator Hedges replied that
Burnsville had the same concern.
Mayor Egan asked if the $12,500 needed for Eagan's contribution
under the Joint Powers Agreement was budgeted. Chief Southorn said that
most was. Councilmember Pawlenty asked if the yearly price tag for the
team would remain constant. Chief Southorn said that costs the first two
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years, and possibly a third, would be high due to the initial formation
and training of personnel and the purchase of equipment. After that, he
was hopeful that costs would go down.
Councilmember McCrea moved, Gustafson seconded, a motion to
authorize the negotiation of a Joint Powers Agreement for the South Metro
Hazardous Material Response Team with a recommended $2,000 minimum
contribution from each member city and to continue consideration of the
Agreement indefinitely. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
A. Personnel Items:
CONSENT AGENDA
1. It was recommended that Timothy Troje be hired as a temporary
seasonal streets /equipment maintenance worker.
2. It was recommended that Stanley Brouillard, George Scott, Brian
Washek and Steven Wilke be hired as seasonal utility maintenance workers.
3. It was recommended that Kim Rinehart be hired as a seasonal park
attendant and LuAnn Johnson be hired as a seasonal weed inspector
assistant.
B. Modification of Smoking /No Smoking Policy.
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It was recommended that the no smoking policy creating a smoke -free
environment for all City buildings be approved with provision made for
a location or locations where employees could smoke which are not
directly in the public eye.
C. Resolution to Proclaim Arbor Day and Arbor Month in the City of
Eagan.
It was recommended that April 28, 1990, be proclaimed as Arbor Day
and that the month of May 1990 be proclaimed as Arbor Month in the City
of Eagan. R -90.22
D. Project 590. Receive Feasibility Report /Order Public Hearing
(South Pilot Knob Road Streets Utilities.
It was recommended that the feasibility report for Project 590
(South Pilot Knob Road Streets Utilities) be received and a public
hearing scheduled for May 17, 1990.
E. Project 591, Receive Feasibility Report /Order Public Hearing
(Tranby 1st Addition Storm Sanitary Sewer).
It was recommended that the feasibility report for Project 591
(Tranby 1st Addition Storm Sanitary Sewer) be received and a public
hearing scheduled for May 17, 1990.
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F. Project 592, Receive Feasibility Report /Order Public Hearing
(Wilmus Addition Trunk Storm Sewer).
It was recommended that the feasibility report
Wilmus Addition Trunk Storm Sewer) be received and
scheduled for May 17, 1990.
for Project 592
a public hearing
G. Project 87-NNN. Acknowledgement of Completion
2nd Addition Streets Utilities).
(Lexington Pointe
It was recommended that completion of Project 87 -NNN (Lexington
Pointe 2nd Addition Streets Utilities) be acknowledged and the
assumption of maintenance responsibility be authorized subject to
appropriate warranty provisions in accordance with the subdivision
development agreement.
H. Project 88 -AA, Acknowledgement of Completion (Lexington Pointe
3rd Addition Streets Utilities).
It was recommended that completion of Project 88 -AA (Lexington
Pointe 3rd Addition Streets Utilities) be acknowledged and the
assumption of maintenance responsibility be authorized subject to
appropriate warranty provisions in accordance with the subdivision
development agreement.
I. Project 88 -R, Acknowledgement of Completion (Thomas Lake Woods
Streets Utilities).
It was recommended that completion of Project 88 -R (Thomas Lake
Woods Streets Utilities) be acknowledged and the assumption of
maintenance responsibility be authorized subject to appropriate warranty
provisions in accordance with the subdivision development agreement.
J. Final Plat, Duckwood Square.
It was recommended that the Duckwood Square final plat and
resolutions authorizing conveyance of property prior to platting and
approving relocation of an existing easement tract be approved.
R 90.23,24, &26
K. Final Plat, Frank's Nursery and Crafts Addition.
It was recommended that the Frank's Nursery and Crafts Addition
final plat and resolutions authorizing conveyance of property prior to
platting and approving relocation of an existing easement tract be
approved.resolution authorizing conveyance of property prior to platting
be approved.
R 90.23,25, &26
L. Declare Surplus Property /Authorize Sale at June 2 City Auction.
It was recommended that surplus property be declared and its sale
be authorized for public auction on June 2, 1990.
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M. Appointments, MASAC Alternate Member Recommendations.
It was recommended that Larry Alderks and Jerry Woelfel be
appointed as Eagan alternate members to MASAC for one year terms.
N. Ratification of Findings of Fact. Minnesota Public Radio
Resolutions.
Councilmember McCrea questioned whether the resolutions outlining
the basis for denying Minnesota Public Radio's conditional use permit and
variances could be considered subjective or whether they held any legal
basis. The City Attorney pointed out that the findings of fact were
enumerated responses as to why the applications were denied. He also
added that findings of fact in regard to variances allow more latitude
than those that relate to questions of zoning. If tested in court, the
City Attorney said that the Court would determine whether it would have
made the same decision given the same information.
Wachter moved, Gustafson seconded, a motion to approve the Consent
Agenda except as noted. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 (Exception taken to Item N.
by Pawlenty McCrea).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings.
OLD BUSINESS
RESOLUTION FOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND TAX INCREMENT
PLAN FOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 /TRI -LAND PROPERTIES
RESOLUTION FOR DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
FOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 3
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The Mayor introduced the item and the City Administrator explained
the background. The City Administrator said that the proposal is
specifically for tax increment financing. He said it is not an issue of
whether or not to build an ice arena but whether tax increment financing
should be used. He went on to say that at the March 20, 1990, City
Council meeting, the public testimony portion of the public hearing was
closed and the City Council continued further consideration of the tax
increment financing proposal to the April 17, 1990, City Council meeting.
The Council also gave instructions to finalize the development agreement
and this has been done.
The City Administrator then said that the Mayor, City Councilmember
McCrea, Director of Parks Recreation Vraa and he had met with John
Traver, Executive Director of the YMCA and Mr. Darryl Silverness, also
of the YMCA. He said that one of the questions that had been put to Mr.
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Traver was if the Y built a facility, would an ice arena be attached.
As Traver explained in a letter dated April 10 to City Administrator
Hedges, a major financial parameter would be to have an ice arena built
that was debt -free, i.e., there would be no repayment made from operating
revenues. The City Administrator said the Y is looking at a proposal
where the YMCA would build a basic YMCA building and the City of Eagan
would provide the land and an ice arena. While the YMCA is not part of
the proposal before the Council, the City Administrator felt it necessary
to at least report the findings of their meetings with the Y.
The Mayor then asked whether or not information had been received
from the developer as it relates to the development agreement. The City
Administrator replied that they had not.
At this time, the Mayor introduced Rollie Crawford, counsel for the
developer. Mr. Crawford gave brief introductory comments and then
introduced Brad Swenson of Tri -Land Properties, the developer of the
project. Mr. Swenson encouraged the City Council to look at the Y
proposal as it was a sound concept. He then asked that Tri Land's
proposal be tabled. He said if the YMCA complex did not occur, then
perhaps Tri -Land would rethink their proposal. Mr. Swenson pointed out
that currently, all recreational facilities in Eagan have had
construction and maintenance costs attached to them. He said the YMCA
proposal to operate the ice arena would mean high construction costs but
no maintenance costs. He added that this would be very cost effective.
Mr. Crawford then returned to the podium and said that an indefinite
tabling of the tax increment financing proposal was realistic and
sensible. Mr. Crawford also pointed out that this had started as a
public /private partnership and costs to date to the developer have
exceeded $140,000. He said much of the costs had been in architectural,
engineering and legal consultation, economic and feasibility studies, and
surveying. He said the developer had also advanced a deposit of $12,000
to the City to help cover the City's costs. In light of the fact that
the City had chosen a different direction, Mr. Crawford said the City
should refund these costs to Tri -Land. He also pointed out that the
plans they had developed would be valuable to whomever would build an ice
arena. The developer would like to convey to the City or any other user,
any of the plans that had been developed at a substantially reduced rate.
He said this would mean a significant savings to the City and would help
the developer recover some of his out -of- pocket expenses. Mr. Crawford
said the developer would be happy to work with staff.
The Mayor questioned the value of these plans and products and asked
the City Administrator if all monies that had been advanced by the
developer toward the City's expenses had been expended. The City
Admininstrator said that all the $12,000 had been used and that final
costs would be sent to the developer.
Councilmember Gustafson then commented that everyone had worked long
and hard on an issue that was both controversial and complex. In the
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Councilmember's opinion, everyone had been up front and above board in
trying to achieve an ice arena.
Councilmember McCrea then commended the developer for an honest, up
front effort. She also reminded the audience that the developer had the
right to build a strip center. The issue, she said, was one of tax
increment financing. The Councilmember encouraged everyone to work
together and provide accurate information.
Mayor Egan said they had met with members of the Eagan Athletic
Association. He said this issue had proven that Eagan was capable of
forming coalitions. He said it was easy to organize for negative
purposes and suggested that the same people be organized for positive
purposes. He said the City should form a community action committee to
look further into the feasibility of an ice arena.
Councilmember Wachter said the developer should pay the costs
incurred by the City in relation to this proposal. He did not believe
it was fair to sell plans to the next "developer" and hold them to a
specific facility. He went on to say that he had received 137 phone
calls, 132 of which had been negative as to the TIF proposal. He
suggested that the Council vote either yes or no and expressed concerns
that if the proposal were tabled, that the center could come up for a
vote in the future.
The Mayor said that the Eagan Athletic Association wants a decision.
They are interested in looking at an ice arena with or without the Y.
He said to table the issue may hamper their future plans.
Councilmember Pawlenty asked if the Council did nothing, whether it
would be the same as a denial. The City Attorney said that action must
be taken within a specified time after the closing of a public hearing
on a tax increment financing issue, or it is considered denied.
Councilmember Pawlenty went on to say that the Y was the preferred
option and should be explored. He then asked, however, where the $1 -$3
million would come from to build the facility and who would be
responsible for operating costs. He asked if the YMCA would be willing
to agree to operate and maintain the ice arena.
Wachter moved, Egan seconded, a motion to deny the resolution for
the development program and tax increment financing plan for Development
District #3, Tri -Land Properties ice arena project and the resolution
regarding the development agreement for Development District #3.
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
In response to questions about a Y proposal, Mr. John Traver made
a few brief remarks. Mr. Traver reported that the Y had been interested
in a facility in the area for some time and that the YMCA was willing to
consider an ice arena and YMCA complex such as that presently operating
in the Eden Prairie area.
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The Mayor said there were strong feelings from the community and the
desire to resolve the ice arena issue.
Egan moved, Pawlenty seconded, a motion to direct staff, through the
City Administrator and the Director of Parks Recreation, to form a
Community Action Committee made up of as many constituencies as possible
to develop a policy for an ice arena included with a YMCA or separately,
with the policy to include a financial mechanism, site selection process
and total use package.
Councilmember McCrea expressed concerns regarding the committee.
She said that the YMCA already had a committee working on the issue and
perhaps they should be working with the committee. The Mayor said that
the committee could look at site selections with the YMCA. He said they
could also look at the financial mechanisms, i.e., fundraising, and then
bring the information back to the City Council. He said any study would
be with the assistance of staff.
The City Administrator said it may be appropriate for staff to
define the objectives and role of the committee in conjunction with the
YMCA committee. He said the Community Action Committee could look at
financial options, master planning, identification of issues, and then
bring the suggestions of the committee and the YMCA back to the City
Council.
Councilmember Gustafson said he was in favor of a community action
committee and allowed that it would be advisory to the City Council.
Councilmember Pawlenty suggested that the Council develop a working
document which would include a framework outline and checklist for the
committee to use. He suggested this could be done at a workshop session.
Councilmember McCrea said that if one of the responsibilites of the
committee was to look at whether or not to have an ice arena, she would
not agree. She said that Eagan needs an ice arena. The Mayor said he
had no problem with that issue; however, he wouldn't want to suggest that
just because a committee was formed, that an ice arena proposal would
succeed.
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
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DRAINAGE PROBLEM /COUNTRY HOME HEIGHTS
Consideration of this item was continued to later on the agenda to
allow for the arrival of Mr. Joe Christensen, who is representing
homeowners in the Country Home Heights Addition.
NEW BUSINESS
RESIGNATION /APPOINTMENT
SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT COMMISSION
Pawlenty moved, Wachter seconded, a motion to: 1) accept the
resignation of Brenda Marshall from the Solid Waste Abatement Commission,
2) appoint Alternate Terry Schnell to the regular commission position,
3) develop a library of names from those who have indicated past interest
in this commission, and 4) establish terms for commission members as part
of the Council's organizational business in January 1991. Aye: 5
Nay: 0
EXTENSION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT
KINGSWOOD 3RD ADDITION
WAIVER OF PLAT
FIRST SERVICE OF HASTINGS
WAIVER OF PLAT
HELEN A. CLAPP
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Gustafson moved, Wachter seconded, a motion to continue indefinitely
a request for an extension for preliminary plat, Kingswood 3rd Addition.
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Gustafson moved, Pawlenty seconded, a motion to approve a waiver of
plat for First Service of Hastings to permit a duplex lot split for Lot
2, Block 2, of Oakwood Heights 2nd Addition, subject to all applicable
Code requirements, a common wall maintenance and repair agreement, and
a requirement that when the buildings are repainted that they remain one
color. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 R 90.27
Wachter moved, Pawlenty seconded, a motion to approve a waiver of
plat for Helen A. Clapp to permit a duplex lot split for Lot 13, Block
1, of Oakwood Heights 2nd Addition, subject to all applicable Code
requirements, a common wall maintenance and repair agreement, and a
requirement that when the buildings are repainted that they remain one
color. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 R 90.28
With the arrival of Mr. Christensen, the City Council then addressed
Item B. of Old Business
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OLD BUSINESS (continued)
DRAINAGE PROBLEM
COUNTRY HOME HEIGHTS ADDITION
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The City Administrator reported that the City had received letters
from residents in the Country Home Heights Addition regarding continued
drainage and erosion control problems. The City Administrator said that
the problems were related to the lack of measures that normally control
storm water, such as, storm sewer and curb and gutter,
Mr. Joe Christensen, a resident in Country Home Heights, then gave
background information on the issue. Mr. Christensen said that the
problem has been chronic and occurring on a regular basis since he has
been in the neighborhood for the past 10 -11 years. He said there is a
low area which floods in the spring before the frost leaves the ground.
He reported that when the ground thaws, the drainage is improved. He
said that rainwater ponds in the park and on his property. He said at
times the water is as deep as 3' -4'. Besides the safety factor, Mr.
Christensen said it destroys his lawn each year. He then went on to say
that there had been talk in the neighborhood of upgrading streets with
gutter; however, there were a lot of views on the subject but little
agreement. He personally leaned toward the improvements but the main
problem is the drainage problem.
Mr. Christensen said they had petitioned to have it fixed eight
years ago with two storm sewer proposals. He said at that time, the
Council split and neither proposal passed. Mr. Christensen said he would
provide an easement to the City without cost to allow the storm sewer to
cross his property. His only condition would be that the City repair his
driveway once it is traversed by the storm sewer.
Councilmember Wacheter asked if there was flooding this year due to
the large amount of rain we received before the frost was out of the
ground. Mr. Christensen said the flooding occurs every year and while
conditions may change, it is basically the same every year. He said that
rain can cause temporary problems throughout the season; however, the
worst is in the spring.
Councilmember Wachter asked what the master plan proposed for this
area. Assistant City Engineer Foertsch said it is normal procedure to
wait for a petition from the residents and while the Capital Improvements
Program (master plan) is in the works, it is not yet operational.
McCrea moved, Pawlenty seconded, a motion to direct staff to prepare
a feasibility report for storm sewer only for the Country Home Heights
Addition and with the receipt of the feasibility report, set a public
hearing for its consideration. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
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NEW BUSINESS (continued)
VARIANCES /JOSEPH CONNOLLY ADDITION
Gustafson moved, Wachter seconded, a motion to approve setback
variances for the Joseph Connolly Addition. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
OUTSIDE WATER USE CONSERVATION PROGRAM
The City Administrator discussed the background on this item. He
said that for the past three years, the City had implemented a seasonal
outside water use restriction from June 1 to September 1. He reported
that in evaluating the effects of the 1989 preplanned water use
restriction, the City was able to maintain adequate water supply and
reserves for the entire community during the construction season and
another summer of extended dought. However, the City Administrator
wanted to point out that this was not being proposed due to shortcomings
of the water distribution system but solely as a conservation measure.
Mr. Bill Duggin then addressed the Council and questioned whether
the June 1 to September 1 restriction should be a permanent, year round
conservation move. Mr. Duggin cited the fact there had already been
grass fires this spring and no one could predict what else lies ahead.
He stressed the importance of conservation and felt it was a statement
the City should make.
Wachter moved, Gustafson seconded, a motion to approve the
implementation of an outside water use conservation program for lawn
sprinkling on a permanent, year round basis, effective June 1, 1990, with
annual, spring notification to residents reminding them of the program.
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR STUDY
YANKEE DOODLE ROAD
The Director of Community Development said the Metropolitan Council
had recommended that the City conduct a comprehensive transportation
corridor study of Yankee Doodle Road between Lexington Avenue and Pilot
Knob Road. He said the Met Council is recommending that this study take
place because of the O'Neil Planned Development and other developments
which will use Yankee Doodle Road such as West Publishing and Eagan
Corporate Center. The Director of Community Development estimated the
cost of the study to be $15- $20,000, with $28,000 budgeted for this
purpose.
After discussion, Pawlenty moved, McCrea seconded, a motion to
approve the authorization to conduct a Comprehensive Transportation
Corridor Study at Yankee Doodle Road between Lexington Avenue and Pilot
Knob Road including an analysis of the impact of development in the area
on I -35E interchanges and appropriate mitigative measures. Aye: 5
Nay: 0
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PRELIMINARY PLAT /UNISYS PARR 2ND ADDITION
The Director of Community Development reported that the Unisys
Campus was originally platted in 1983 as the Sperry Park Addition
containing two lots: one allowing multiple buildings on a single lot and
the other, the City's water tower. He said in 1988, the site was
replatted into four lots: one for each of the three buildings on the
site and one for the water tower. He said this was done to provide the
potential for individual ownership of each lot if they were ever sold.
He went on to say that this proposal will split the existing Lot 4 into
two lots. Lot 1 will contain the existing CSD facility and Lot 2 will
be platted as a buildable lot. The Director of Community Development
said as with the 1988 replat, there will be no construction as a direct
result of this platting process.
Mr. Dick Peterson of Unisys was available for questions.
Gustafson moved, Wachter seconded, a motion to approve a preliminary
plat entitled, Unisys Park 2nd Addition, 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,
B4, and G1.
2. The development will be required to provide assurance to the
City of Eagan, either by appropriate easements on the plat or by
executing the appropriate agreement, that future well site needs on the
Unisys property will be provided for in accordance with the City's
Comprehensive Water Supply and Distribution Plan.
3. The development will be required to provide assurance, either
by the appropriate easement on the plat or by executing the appropriate
agreement, of provisions for storm sewer requirements as identified in
the City's Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan.
4. The development shall provide appropriate easements for vehicle
access between the lots in the Unisys campus.
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
LEXINGTON /DIFFLEY SITE
1990 LAND RENTAL AGREEMENT
40139
As background, the City owns approximately 34 acres at Lexington and
Diffley which have been rented in the past for growing and harvesting
agricultural crops. Councilmember Wachter asked if the rent being paid
this year was the same as last. The City Administrator replied that it
was.
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Councilmember McCrea questioned whether or not the City should
advertise to rent this property. After determining that there was
sufficient time to advertise the rental of the property, City staff was
directed to proceed with a request for proposal and place a notice in the
newspaper. Councilmember Wachter recommended that the proposals be ready
for consideration at the next Council meeting on May 1.
Wachter moved, McCrea seconded, a motion to advertise land rental
for agricultural uses for the Lexington /Diffley site with the proposals
to be presented at the May 1 City Council meeting. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
EXEMPTION FROM LAWFUL GAMBLING LICENSE
TRANSPORTATION CLUB OF ST PAUL MINNEAPOLIS
The City Administrator said that the Transporation Club of St. Paul
and Minneapolis, represented by Mr. Dennis Ellingson, was requesting an
application for Exemption from Lawful Gambling License. He said this
would be the final drawing in a program previously approved by the City
Council on December 5, 1989. The Club is also requesting a waiver from
the State Gambling Control Board of the 60 -day waiting period.
Gustafson moved, Pawlenty seconded, a notion to approve an
application for the Transportation Club of St. Paul and Minneapolis for
exemption from lawful gambling license and a waiver from the State
Gambling Control Board of the 60 -day waiting period. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
RESIGNATION /SANDRA WENBMANN
ADVISORY PARKS RECREATION COMMISSION
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The City Administrator then said the City had received a letter from
Sandra Wensmann who is resigning from the Advisory Parks Recreation
Commission.
Pawlenty moved, Wachter seconded, a motion to accept the resignation
of Sandra Wensmann and to pursue replacement through the lists of those
who have expressed interest in the past. Aye: 5 Nay 0
CHECKLIST
Wachter moved, Egan seconded a motion to approve the checklist dated
March 31, 1990, in the amount of $2,084,055.69 and the checklist dated
April 17, 1990, in the amount of $561,963.72. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
EXECUTIVE SESSION /ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the regular meeting to an executive
session to consider attorney /client privileged information at 9:45 p.m.
Those in attendance were Mayor Egan, Councilmembers Gustafson, McCrea,
Pawlenty and Wachter, City Administrator Hedges and City Attorney
Sheldon. The executive session was adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
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