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06/16/2015 - City Council RegularMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL Eagan, Minnesota JUNE 16, 2015 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, June 16, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Mayor Maguire, Councilmembers Bakken, Fields, Hansen and Tilley. Also present were City Administrator Osberg, Director of Communications Garrison, Director of Community Development Hohenstein, City Planner Ridley, Public Works Director Matthys, Parks and Recreation Director Johnson, Police Chief McDonald, City Clerk Scipioni, and Executive Assistant Stevenson. AGENDA Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Aye:5 Nay:0 RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATION Police Chief McDonald introduced new Police Officers Scott Jorgenson and Chris Roche and administered the Oath of Office. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented: Aye: 5 Nay: 0 A. It was recommended to approve the minutes of June 2, 2015 regular City Council meeting as presented or modified. B. 1. It was recommended to authorize the hiring of Police Officers Luke Caneff and Jody Douglas. 2. It was recommended to authorize the hiring of Judith Urbiha Police Clerical Tech 4. 3. It was recommended to authorize the hiring of Leanne Bondhus, Fitness Instructor at the Eagan Community Center. 4. It was recommended to authorize the hiring of Cable casters Ricardo Roman, James Stevenson, and Matthew Bohrnstedt. 5. It was recommended to authorize hiring of Alec Knutson Community Development Intern. 6. It was recommended to authorize the hiring of seasonal and temporary employees for Cascade Bay and Park Maintenance. C. It was recommended to approve the check registers dated May 29, and June 5, 2015. D. It was recommended to approve the ordinary and customary contracts for Robert Lawrence Landis, and the University of Minnesota Extension. E. It was recommended to approve a resolution accepting a $2,000 donation from the Eagan Citizen's Crime Prevention Association that will be used to reimburse the City for expenses related to the Police Department's 50th Anniversary celebration. City Council Meeting Minutes June 16, 2015 2 page F. It was recommended to approve a final subdivision (Stone Run) to create seven lots upon approximately 4.6 acres located at 4865 Pilot Knob Road. G. It was recommended to receive bids for City Contract 15-12 (Witham Lift Station — Sanitary Sewer Improvements), award a contract to Minger Contracting Co., Inc., for the bid amount of $667, 271.90, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents. H. It was recommended to approve a variance to the Construction Activity Noise Regulations to extend construction activity for Hardrives, Inc., between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. from Sunday, June 28 to Tuesday, June 30, for Project 1175, Northwood Parkway/Promenade Avenue —Street Improvements and between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. from Tuesday, June 30 to Thursday, July 2, for Dakota County Project 28-53, Yankee Doodle Road (Lexington Avenue to TH 149) Street Improvements. I. It is recommended to approve a resolution to prohibit parking on both sides of Promenade Avenue, from Yankee Doodle Road (CSAH 28) to Northwood Parkway, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents. J. It is recommended to approve a temporary on -sale liquor license and waive the license fee for St. John Neumann Catholic Church's Parish Summer Picnic on July 12, 2015 at 4030 Pilot Knob Road. K. It is recommended to direct the City Attorney's Office to prepare an ordinance amendment to City Code Chapter 5 and City Code Chapter 11 regarding Sunday liquor sales, wine license food service requirements, cocktail room licenses, temporary on -sale microdistillery licenses, and off -sale microdistillery licenses. L. It was recommended to award contract to UHL Company, Inc., for the low voltage wiring, CCTV, audio-visual and access control remodel of Fire Station #4 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents. M. Item was removed. N. It was recommended to schedule a Public Hearing for July 21, 2015 to consider applications for a cable franchise. 0. It was recommended to direct staff to initiate the steps necessary to cancel the Development Agreement with Revestors Group 4, LLC for the Red Pine Crossing development located at Red Pine Lane and Biscayne Avenue and to consider the decertification of the Southeast Eagan Renewal and Renovation TIF District. PUBLIC HEARINGS Variance — 4865 Pilot Knob Road (Norton Homes) City Administrator Osberg introduced the item noting the Council is being asked to consider approval of a variance of two feet to allow an eight foot residential fence. City Planner Ridley gave a staff report. Pat. Hiller with Norton Homes gave a summary of the request and was available for questions. Mayor Maguire opened the public hearing. Tom Getzke, 4770 Cypress Point, addressed the Council with his concern regarding the 8 ft. fence setting precedence for other areas of Eagan. There being no further public comment, Mayor Maguire turned the discussion back to the Council. City Council Meeting Minutes June 16, 2015 3 page The Council discussed the variance. After further discussion it was the consensus of the Council to deny the variance noting the requested 8' height was inconsistent with the City Code and would establish a precedent. Mayor Maguire moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion of preparation of Findings of Fact for Denial of a variance at 4865 Pilot Knob Road (Norton Homes). Aye: 5 Nay: 0 OLD BUSINESS There were no old business items to be heard. NEW BUSINESS There were no new business items to be heard. LEGISLATIVE / INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS UPDATE There was no legislative/intergovernmental affairs update. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA There were no administrative agenda items to discuss. VISITORS TO BE HEARD CITY COUNCIL Mayor Maguire announced MarketFest started again on Wednesday nights at the Eagan's Central Park. Maguire noted given the construction at the old Lockheed Martin property this year, the July 4th Funfest Committee has modified the route for the July 4th parade. The parade will begin at Yankee Doodle Road and Blue Cross Road and travel east on Yankee Doodle Road. This year the parade will end at Yankee Doodle Road and Central Parkway. The Funfest Committee will sign Central Parkway with "No Parade Viewing" signs. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:04 p.m. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 �t c IV � p 4205 Date N - Mayor City Clerk