07/21/2015 - City Council RegularMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
Eagan, Minnesota
JULY 21, 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, July 21, 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, Deputy Chief of Police Johnson, Fire Chief Scott, and Executive Assistant
Stevenson.
AGENDA
Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to approve the agenda as
presented. Aye:5 Nay:0
RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATION
There were no recognitions and presentation to be heard.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Fields 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 July 7, 2015 regular City Council
meeting as presented or modified.
B. 1. It was recommended to accept the resignation of Linda Dralle, Systems Analyst with the
Utilities Division of Public Works and authorize replacement.
2. It was recommended to authorize to ratify the collective bargaining agreement between
the City of Eagan and the Teamsters Public Works and Parks Maintenance Workers Unit,
Local #320.
3. It was recommended to approve the hiring of seasonal staff at the Eagan Community
Center, Civic Arena and Cascade Bay.
4. It was recommended to accept the resignation of Luann Bayer, full time Police Clerical
Technician and authorize replacement.
C. It was recommended to ratify the check register dated July 3, 2015 as presented.
D. It was recommended to approve the ordinary and customary contracts with Hartman
Companies, Inc., Health Is Love Organization, LLC, and Kids Around the World.
E. It was recommended to approve the general insurance renewal for the period of July 1,
2015 to July 1, 2016.
It was recommended to receive the bids and award Contract 15-15 (Yankee Doodle
Road/Promenade Avenue/O'Leary Lane — Intersection Improvements), to S.M. Hentges &
Sons, Inc., for the bid amount of $1,082,293.25,and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute all related documents.
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G. Item was removed.
H. It was recommended to approve the final payment for Contract 15-13 (Pond JP -47.2 —Alum
Sludge Removal) in the amount of $85,160.00 to New Earth USA, LLC and accept the
improvements for perpetual City maintenance subject to warranty provisions.
I. It was recommended to approve a Stormwater Management System Maintenance
Agreement with Upwind, LLC, owners of the Prime Therapeutics site at 2655 Eagan Woods
Drive, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents.
J. It was recommended to approve telecommunication lease amendments with T -Mobile
Central LLC, for antenna upgrade installations on designated water reservoir sites and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents.
K. It was recommended to receive the petition to vacate a portion of a public drainage and
utility easement on Lot 14, Block 1 Prettyman Heights (1579 Skyline Trail), and schedule a
public hearing to be held on August 18, 2015.
L. It was recommended to receive the bids and award Contract 15-18 (Deerwood Elementary
School — Sump Manhole Retrofit Project) to Minnesota Dirt Works, for the bid in the amount
of $13,300.00, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing to Consider Applications Received for a Cable Franchise
City Administrator Osberg introduced the item noting the Council is being asked to hold the public
hearing and to give consideration to adopt a resolution establishing findings of fact regarding
CenturyLink's legal, technical and financial qualifications as a potential cable provider in Eagan.
Communications Director Garrison gave a staff report, and introduced Brian Grogan, the City's Cable
Franchise Attorney, who presented an overview of the franchising process and reviewed a report
regarding the qualifications of CenturyLink. Mr. Grogan noted receipt of a letter from Comcast
regarding CenturyLink Video franchise application, which was also provided to the City Council.
Mayor Maguire opened the public hearing. Tyler Middleton, Vice President of Operations in Minnesota
for CenturyLink, stated CenturyLink is excited about the opportunity to bring a choice to residents and
competition to the market and noted they were available for questions. There being no public
comment, Mayor Maguire turned the discussion back to the Council.
Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to close the public hearing
for public comment, and adopt a resolution establishing findings of fact regarding CenturyLink's legal,
technical and financial qualifications as a potential cable provider for Eagan. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Garrison noted the receipt of an email received from a resident welcoming additional competition, but
also requesting in any future franchise with either CenturyLink or Comcast the inclusion of possible
discounts for senior citizens, persons with disabilities and persons who are economically disadvantaged.
The Council directed staff to include the discounts in negotiations.
OLD BUSINESS
There were no old business items to be heard.
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NEW BUSINESS
There were no new business items to be heard.
LEGISLATIVE / INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS UPDATE
There was no legislative/intergovernmental affairs update.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Maguire announced "National Night Out" is August 4t" and encouraged residents to get outside
and meet their neighbors.
There were no visitors to be heard.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at
7:00 p.m. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
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