03/27/1990 - City Council SpecialSPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY
MARCH 27, 1990
5:30 P.M.
I. ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA
II. R-4 STUDY FINDINGS AND UPDATE
III. DISCUSSION REGARDING PROCEDURE FOR
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
IV. OTHER BUSINESS
V. EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS LABOR
NEGOTIATIONS
VI. ADJOURNMENT
INFORMATIVE
MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES
DATE: MARCH 23, 1990
SUBJECT: SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The Administrative Secretary Karen Finnegan will be contacting each
member of the City Council for your choice of a sandwich and
beverage sometime during Monday/Tuesday. Meals will be available
in the office of the City Administrator anytime after 5:00 p.m.
R-4 STUDIES FINDING AND UPDATE
A special City Council meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, March 27
at 5:30 p.m., by action of the City Council at the March 6 regular
meeting. The main purpose of the special City Council workshop is
to give consideration to a study of the multi -family residential
land use performed by the Community Development Department. An
examination of all R-4 property was the highest goal presented in
the 1989 City Council department head retreat. Following the
retreat, direction was given to the Director of Community
Development to perform an analysis and review of all multi -family
residentially zoned or comp guided property in the City to
determine the feasibility of changing the zoning or comp guide
designation to a lower residential classification. Reports were
shared with the City Council in July, September and December of
1989. At the December 12, 1989 meeting, the Council directed staff
to send letters to property owners of 16 study areas affected by
the proposed amendments and rezonings to obtain comments regarding
the Council recommendations. These letters were mailed out on
December 28, 1989. The comment report, see the attached multi-
family residential land study dated March 1990, provides
documentation of the comments received from the property owners
regarding the City Council's recommendations for comprehensive
guide plan amendments and/or rezonings of their properties. It is
anticipated that some property owners will be present at the work
session on Tuesday.
For additional information on this item, refer to the report,
enclosed without page number, prepared by the Director of Community
Development and referenced as Multi -Family Residential Land Study
Comment Report.
DISCUSSION REGARDING PROCEDURE FOR
IMPLEMENTATION OF Water Quality Management Plan
Since the Water Quality Management Plan was presented to the City
Council at a workshop session in January, there have been a number
of meetings and presentations as directed by the City Council. The
draft brochure prepared by Bonestroo, Rosene and Anderlik was sent
out to all of the advisory commissions for their comment. A
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presentation was made before the Developers Task Force and an
informational public hearing that was attended by approximately 20
residents on March 22. In addition, publicity has reached our
residents through the City newsletter and articles that have
appeared in both the local newspapers. The Water Quality
Management Plan is scheduled for final ratification at the April
3 City Council meeting. The Director of Public Works and City
Administrator would like to review the procedure for that adoption
and how the City wants to proceed with the storm water utility rate
adoption so the plan can be implemented early this summer.
For additional information and a status update on the Water Quality
Management Plan, please refer to a memo prepared by the Director
of Public Works enclosed on page(s) —
OTHER BUSINESS
There are no items of other business at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION/LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
The City Administrator will provide an update on labor negotiations
pertaining to the Police Association.
ADJOURNMENT
It is anticipated that the meeting will be adjourned at
approximately 8:30 p.m.
INFORMATIVE
HRA STATUS REPORT
Enclosed on pages -7 through J� is a status report for the
City of Eagan and Dakota County for the month of March for all
assisted housing programs and community development programs
currently being operated by the HRA.
MWCC REPORT/SENECA
Enclosed on pages through is a copy of a memo from
John Griggs about the MWCC report on underdrain flow for Seneca
Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion upgrade.
EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES
At Tuesday's regular City Council meeting a question was raised
regarding scheduled activities on the Sunday, April 22 designated
Earth Day. Enclosed on pages throughis a memo from
Recycling Coordinator Hageman t at provides -W';schedule of those
activities.
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MASAC MINUTES FOR MARCH 7 MEETING
Enclosed on pages through is a copy of that portion of
the MASAC minutes or the March 7 meeting summarizing the City of
Eagan's presentation.
The City Administrator has received a copy of a letter, enclosed
on page _L7 from Nigel Finney, Deputy Executive Director, that
provides a suggested membership list for the MAC Corridor Task
Force.
FIREFIGHTERS RELIEF ASSOCIATION
The City Administrator had a meeting with the Fire Relief
Association on Wednesday, March 21, to consider a procedure for
changing the amount the City is providing for each firefighter's
pension fund. There is an agreement between the City and the Fire
Relief Association that continues through 1990 so any change
recommended by the relief association would be considered this
coming summer as a part of a budget request for 1991. It is
anticipated that a new proposal will be received in mid-April and
a copy will be shared with the City Council at that time.
EAGAN AREA YMCA
The Eagan Area YMCA Advisory Committee met on Thursday, March 22
and it is the recommendation of that committee that YMCA staff be
directed to look into the concept of having an ice arena adjacent
to or part of the Eagan YMCA facility and to complete its findings
by Friday, April 13 to include the information for the City Council
at its Tuesday, April 17 meeting.
Former Mayor Vic Ellison observed the proceedings at the City
Council meeting on Tuesy evening and has faxed a letter, a copy
is enclosed on page , that clarifies a meeting that Mark
Johnson had requested to discuss alternatives for the construction
of an ice arena.
_"S1 Thomas L. Hedges
City Administrator
MEMO TO: MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
THOMAS L HEDGES, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: THOMAS A COLBERT, DIRECTOR OF PIIBLIC WORKS
DATE: MARCH 23, 1990
SUBJECT: WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN
PUBLIC PRESENTATION/INFORMATIONAL MEETING (3-22-90)
On the above -referenced date, a public informational meeting was
held to allow staff the opportunity to present the draft Water
Quality Management Plan and proposed storm water utility fund to
the general public. This three-part presentation was coordinated
by myself, who described the preparation of the management plan;
John VonDeLinde, Park Superintendent, who addressed the
implementation aspects of this management plan and; Jerry Bourdon,
consulting engineer, who addressed the method of calculation of the
Residential Equivalent Factor (REF) and fee structure for the storm
water utility fund. The presentation was then concluded with a
summarization by myself explaining the needs, requirements and
benefits of the management plan and the proposed method of
financing it through the storm water utility fund. There were 22
citizens and two reporters in attendance at this public
informational meeting.
Upon completion of the approximate two-hour presentation, there
were several com_:nents, questions and discussion relating to both
the management plan and method of financing. The overwhelming
majority of the comments related to the recognition of benefit and
general support for the implementation of this plan and program.
Specific recommendations were summarized as follows:
1. Strong recommendation that further consideration be given
to implementing a "strength surcharge" for specific
properties that can be identified as generating or
exporting high nutrient concentrations (i.e. golf
courses, nurseries, etc.).
2. Adoption of regulation restricting the use of phosphorous
and fertilizers sold within the community. This would
include the licensing and regulating of commercial lawn
care applicators of fertilizer.
3. Immediate implementation of a strong education program
first. Then evaluate the results of this educational
program before determining if other capital improvements
are necessary resulting in the need for the storm water
utility fee.
4. Increase the concern and evaluation of other nutrients
besides phosphorous (i.e. heavy metals, nitrogen, etc.).
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5. The City should establish an experimental "test plot" on
public property to show the public the benefits obtained
through phosphorous free fertilizers.
6. Requested that strong emphasis be placed on the
restrictive use of these revenue funds to be applied
towards storm water management and not used for other
general fund expenditures as a supplement to the property
tax revenue. There was also strong support for the use
of these funds to cover the cost of correcting storm
sewer deficiencies as discovered throughout the community
rather than placing additional special assessment burdens
on the tributary property owners.
The staff explained that the implementation of an educational
program or any other singular aspect of this management plan will
not be effective. It must either be adopted in its entirety or it
will not provide the benefits desired.
A reccmmendation of incorporating a "strength surcharge" for high^.
Nutrient generators is very similar to what the Metropolitan
Wastewater Control Commission does for "extra strength users" who
discharge into the sanitary sewer system. However, it was
explained that this would require additional detailed research to
identify those specific property owners which could be one of the
goals to pursue once the plan is adopted.
The City staff concurred with the recommendation for additional
testing of other nutrients. It was explained that limited testing
on a site specific basis should continue to be performed to
continue to obtain baseline data information to further evaluate
the benefit of other potential management practices.
In regards to the suggestion for recommending a test experimental
area, rather than dedicate a section at City Hall as recommended,
the Parks Department indicated that a better location may be in one
of our community parks where it can be done on a larger scale and
providing greater exposure to the general public.
It was explained that the City Council will have discretionary
authority as to the allocation of the funds received from this
revenue source. It was noted that it was the plan's recommendation
that the revenue be dedicated to water quality improvements, storm
sewer system operation, maintenance and replacement along with
erosion and sediment control. Dependent upon the needs in any
particular category, the Council has the ability to allocate funds
during their budgetary review process. If this utility fund is
adopted, it also provides the ability to sell bonds to finance
planned and/or large unexpected expenditures in any given year to
address these and other related concerns.
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SUMMARY
In general, the people in attendance were very supportive of this
program and very excited about the opportunity to comprehensively
address the management of our wetlands. There were no expressed
specific concerns regarding objection to the financial impact
associated with the storm water utility fund. In general, it was
an excellent public informational meeting resulting in strong
support from this representative sample of our community.
If anyone would like additional information regarding the issues
or discussions associated with this meeting, please feel free to
contact me for additional information.
Director of Pub1-ie--W6rkt
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cc: John VonDeLinde, Superintendent of Parks
Jerry Bourdon, Consulting Design Engineer
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Status Report nor the C`ty of Eagan
March, 1990
ASSISTED HOUSING
Section. 8 Existing;
Certificates
Vouchers
Section 8 New Cons --ruction
Lo•. Rent Hous_ng
236 Rental
TOTAL ASSISTED HOUSING
Amount
of
E I d e r 1 v F a*-ily Tota
32
207
239
+:z
22
51
73
+5
0
33
33
0
0
22
22
0
0
144
144
0
54
457
51_
+10
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT E'iUerly
MHFA
Home Improvement Loan
2
MHFA
Home Rehab Loan
3
MHFA
Home Energy Loan
I
CDBG
Rehab Loan
0
Weatheriza-:�ion
6
0
TOTAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1-3
* - = Increase/- = Decrease
1
Amount
of
lam ^y
Total
Increase
14
16
0
3
6
0
12
13
0
8
9
0
76
82
3
li3
126
s
Status Report for Dakota County"
March, 1990
* + = Increase/- = Decrease
** Numbers for the City of South St. Paul are included in
Assisted Housing, Rental Rehab, and Weatherization, but are
excluded from, the rest of the Co:-munity Development programs;
South St. Paul operates separate Co...unity Develop:,ert
nrocrars .
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A.T
ount
Of
ASSISTED HOUSING
Elderly Farr,i1v
Total
Section 8 Existing:
Certificates
399
1134
1,533
+18
Vouchers
111
226
337
+13
Moderate Rehab
4
21
25
0
Section 8 Ne-,-; Construction
247
300
547
0
Low Rent Housing
380
205
585
0
235 Home
0
41
41
0
236 Rental
0
526
526
0
TOTAL ASSISTED HOUSING
1,141
2,453
3,594
+31
Amount
Co,:.mercial/
of
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Elderly Family
Multifamily Total
Increase
r.ii-.. Toga' Par_-c-pation
0
1,
0
11
1
:ioyre Tm rovemen t Loan
35
190
0
225
0
'-:o:7,,e Rehab Loan
69
79
0
148
0
�r.=A Home E nerd- Loan
it
157
0
168
2
Rer.-:�ai Rehab
3-8
49
5
92
0
CD: -;G Rehab Lcan
94
202
0
296
1
CD&G Rehab T Can - *:ab -Ie Hoge
1
20
0
21
0
Mi- Solar Bank Ener gv Loan
0
8
0
8
0
312 yoan - Res -dent -al
4
15
0
19
0
312 Lea : - Cc:-.-:erciay//
Nixed Use
N/A
N/A
3
3
0
Weatherization
392
1,656
0
2,048
17
TOTAL C01"AMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
644
2,384
8
3,035
21
* + = Increase/- = Decrease
** Numbers for the City of South St. Paul are included in
Assisted Housing, Rental Rehab, and Weatherization, but are
excluded from, the rest of the Co:-munity Development programs;
South St. Paul operates separate Co...unity Develop:,ert
nrocrars .
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Date: March 20, 1990
To: Eagan City Council
C/O Thomas Hedges
Eagan City Administrator
From; John Griggs
4091 Vermont Avenue
Eagan MN 55123
Subject: MWCC REPORT ON UNDERDRAIN FLOW FOR SENECA WWTP
EXPANSION AND UPGRADE.
Tom and Councilmembers,
I have attached a copy of a recent memo that Ed DeLaforest
forwarded to me. Please distribute it to all interested parties.
As you review the memo, please note that MWCC maintains a ZERO
margin of safety relative to the 2,000,000 gallons/day state law.
Also, the existing plant flow -rate is being reported as 3.5 times
i her than the original EAW estimate. This newest figure is
likely to have been inflated and a word of caution is advised.
This new figure causes the percent -increase due to plant -expansion
to appear smaller and much more palatable. Yet, the estimated
Total Annual Average still pushes the 2,000,000 gal/day limit.
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MWCC stated in the 3/JZ/90 Administrative Hearing at City Hall that
the computer models for flow -rate prediction have "failed". It is
my opinion that the City of EAGAN continues to be in an
unacceptable state of RISK as the estimates remain unsubstantiated.
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Project Engineer
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SUBJECT:
Metropolitan
Waste Control
Commission
Ed DeLaForest
F. Douglass Warner
Office Memorandum
Seneca WWTP Expansion & Upgrade
MWCC Project No. 85-5700
DATE: March 15, 1990
A question has arisen regarding the difference in underdrain flow
numbers found in the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for the
above -referenced project and those found in the memorandum of
February 21, 1990 from Gordon 0. Voss to Ron Nargang (attached) which
was prepared by Engineering/Construction. I have reviewed our files
and can provide you with the following information.
Existing Facilities Underdrain Flow
The EAW which was prepared in March, 1988 estimated average
flows in the existing underdrain system at 300 gallons per
minute (gpm) or about 0.4 million gallons per day (mgd). In
preparing the February 21 memorandum it was determined that
the figure in the EAW was based on inaccurate information.
we have therefore modified the estimate for existing facilities
underdrain flow. The best estimate we have at this time for
flow in the existing system is 1.4 mgd average annual flow and a
maximum 30 -day average of 2.9 mgd during a wet period.
I would like to emphasize that due to variations in groundwater
conditions annually and the method of estimating, a range of
projected average flow might better represent what has been
observed in the past. The 1.4 mgd flow may be conservative, but
it is our best estimate at this time of past underdrain
operation.
New Facilities Underdrain Flow
The EAW for the project estimated average flows in the new
underdrain system at 1700 gpm (2.4 mgd) with a peak flow of 3400
:gpm (4.9 mgd). The estimates were based on continuous operation
and preliminary design for the system.
These estimated flows have been revised downward based on the
Commission's discussions with the Department of Natural
Resources in connection with the water appropriation permit. By
operating the system for maintenance purposes only and in a
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Memorandum
March 15, 1990
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mode whereby it is operated under individual treatment units,
our most current estimate is a 0.6 mgd annual average flow with
a maximum 30 -day average of 3.7 mgd.
The following table summarizes these figures:
EAw (March, 1988) Estimated Flows (mgd)
ExistingSystem New System Total
Annual Average 0.4 2.4 2.8
Max. 30 -day Average 4.9
Latest Estimate (February 21 Memorandum)
Annual Average 1.4 0.6 2.0
Max. 30 -day Average 2.9 3.7 6.6
Please note that the net effect of the upward change in the existing
facilities estimate and the downward revision in the new facilities
estimate is actually a reduction in the estimate for overall plant
annual average dewatering from 2.8 to 2.0 mgd.
Please let me know if there are further questions with regard to this
matter.
FDW:am
Attachment
MEMO TO: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES
FROM: RECYCLING COORDINATOR HAGEMAN
DATE: MARCH 21, 1990
SUBJECT: EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE
As requested at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 20th,
I have organized an outline of our scheduled activities
surrounding Earth Day 1990 and the following week.
Working with the Parks and Recreation Department we have arranged
a wide range of activities we feel will appeal to a variety of
Eagan residents.
o City Declaration of Sunday April 22, 1990 as Earth Day 1990
o Sunday, April 22, 1990
Earth Day Walk/Celebration. The Group of walkers will gather
at the Municipal center and have three distances to choose from
for their walk. As people return, they will be treated to a
grilled lunch and a birthday cake to celebrate the Eagan
Recycling Program's first birthday. Many people who have been
involved in the creation and support of the program will be
invited to the celebration. Display booths will also be set up
inside the Municipal center to share information about Earth Day,
our recycling program and environmental issues.
Display Booth, Minnesota Zoo. I will be setting up a booth
which highlights the Eagan Recycling Program. This booth will be
part of the Minnesota Zoo Earth Week Celebration. The display
will run through April 29th.
Native Prairie Walk. This event will give Eagan residents the
opportunity to witness first hand the beauty and complexity of
the prairie in the spring. Participants will meet from 2-3:30
p.m. at Thomas Lake Park.
o Week long activities.
Tiny Tots Program
demonstrations sharing
a part of the 3-5 year
Activities. Special projects and
information about our environment % --
old's activities during the week.
Display Booth at the Minnesota Zoo.
Continued...
o Saturday, April 28th.
2nd Annual Community Clean -Up Day. This project should run
similar to last year. Volunteers will gather around 9 a.m. at
the Municipal Center to receive maps of the areas to be covered
and garbage and recyclable materials bags for items collected.
Everyone will return to the Municipal center around noon for a
lunch thanking them for their participation.
o Sunday, April 29th.
Backyard Composting Demonstration. This presentation and
hands on demonstration will be held at noon at Trapp Farm Park.
This event is co-sponsored by the Minnesota Agriculture Extension
Service, the City of Farmington and the City of Eagan.
Recycling 9loordinator
cc: Assistant to the Administrator Hohenstein
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John Richter, Minneapolis., distributed and discussed two new articles
from Wall Street Journal "FAA Predicts Big Jumo in Ai T_r=f'_c
Portending More Crowds. Few Bargains and from Metro ``onito:- "Flights to
increase at area's major airport'.
Persons Wishing to Address the Council
All persons wishing to address the Council were from Eagan and deferred
their comments until after the City of Eagan's presentation (Agenda Item
number 6).
6. City of Eagan Presentation - Mendota Heights Corridor Proposal
Mayor Tom Egan introduced consultants and citizens representing Eagan.
Jon Hohenstein. City of Eagan, spoke on the history of the Corridor.
and commented that the basic premise of the Braslau/Collette Study is
that Mendota Heights receives a disproportionate amount of corridor
noise and is not supported by any evidence currently available and is
clearly wrong. The secondary premise of the Study that forecast traffic
increases will require greater airspace than that currently used, is
also incorrect. Mr. Hohenstein expressed that the Stud; also errs on
fundamental aspects of the Corridor's history and evolution. As a
consequence of these errors, the Study's conclusion is completely
insupportable.
He continued that, while the Studv is flawed, its assertion that
Corridor procedures need to be better defined is appropriate. It is
essential to use the existing regional policy to de-:elop trulyeq:,i-able
standards for Corridor operations. Eagan, in all of its responses to
this issue, has encouraged Mendota Heights, the Metropolitan Council and
the MAC, to jointly address this issue.
John Herman, law firm of Leonard, Street and Dienard, identified the
legal and policy paramenters of the issue and distributed a material
packet. He pointed out to M.ASAC that the Mendota Heights Corridor
proposal failed to recognize the history of the noise corridor and its
long-standing planning policy to concentrate noise on the eastern side
of the airport. He cited an example of the Minnesota Reserve Miring
case more than a decade ago that noted a policy requirement binding on
all of its governmental subdivisions to not proliferate adverse
environmental effects from zones where those impacts had already occured
- to outlying areas. This past case has a parallel relationship to the
current Mendota Heights Corridor proposal.
Jerry Bogan, G. Bogan & Associates, stated that the basic criticisms of
the Bras lau/Collette Study outlined in the City of Eagan's staff report
on the issue are correct. His experience in the field of air traffic
control, working with various airport proprietors and local air traffic
managers, reinforces the Eagan staff's observations about the
shortcomings of that report. He also expressed that MAC and the FA'.
need to be creative when searching for possible solo -ions to the present
Corridor problems.
Dustin "lirick, Eagan's MASAC Representative. introduced citizens who
wished to address the Council.
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Sandra Marsyla, Highview area of Eagan, commented that as a 10 -year
resident she knew about the Corridor and was assured by both realtor and
previous owner, that her new home was "protected" from aircra-ft noise
by the Corridor. :wise has increased greatly since she roved to Eagan
and maintains that the Mendota Heights proposal to trove all traffic
south of 105 degrees, is unjust. Eagan residents' quarrel with the
proposal is that it gives great relief to Mendota Heights, while sending
planes over previously unaffected areas of Eagan.
Chuck Hall spent many years on the Eagan Planning Commission and
commented that Eagan tried for years to anticipate airport growth and
had set-up Land Use Guide Plans for areas of Eagan.
John Henderson, a 2 -year resident of Eagan, noticed aircraft overhead
almost from the day of closing on their new home. He would not have
built a house here had he known of the increased aircraft noise levels
which he feels are unacceptable.
Joyce Halby, while looking for a new home in Eagan, said they selected
an area that did not have overhead flights but planes could be seen in
the distance. She has noticed a steady increase of aircraft coming
directly overhead, as well as those making a turn overhead.
y Michael Ladwin, objects to the closing of 11L for construction this
summer. He asked that the Air Traffic Control Tower please turn the
aircraft to at least 105 degrees to avoid his area.
Dennis Anderson, "Mendota Heights Citizens for Quieter Skies" member,
read their mission statement. He feels that charts demonstrate
inequitable distribution of traffic. He introduced another Mendota
Heights member, who said that elected officials should be leading a
legislative effort instead of pitting neighbor against neighbor in the
aircraft noise issue.
Bili Clayton, 1450 Highview in Eagan, said a runway extension would
represent more fair air traffic distribution and that MAC needs to buv
homes in Eagan which are in the Corridor.
Cynthia Ellis, Eagan Noise Abatement Council-, The Citizens group has
recommended the following three steps: A tighter and more controlled
Corridor, purchase homes in the severly noise impacted areas and for all
groups to work together to solve noise problems.
Jeffrey W. Hamiel, Executive Director of MAC, proposed that a Mendota
Heights/Eagan Corridor Task Force be set-up by :IAC to propose solutions
to the Corridor issue. MASAC has been unsuccessful during the last 2 1/2
years in finding solutions to the Corridor issue and since that time
period, the issue has grown significantly within the cities of Eagan and
Mendota Heights. Both cities have done considerable work evaluating the
Corridor, developing proposals and positions; therefore, a considerable
body of information already exists. In addition, the Commission has
recently authorized funding to develop further factual data regarding
the Corridor (Corridor Definition Study).
Mr. Hamiel reiterated that the issue currently is in the hands of M.ASAC
and will probably be referred to the Operations Committee for further
discussion and review. Since the location of the Corridor is
principally an issue between the two communities, an alternative
approach may be to set-up a Task Force at the MAC to deal specifically
with the issue and it should be composed of people at a s,-:.-. enti
high level to make decisions. The Task =orce would be charged with
developing a resolution to the issue and should be given a date by which,
the work should be completed. This date should be evaluated based on
development of the baseline data referenced above.
Suggested membership for the MAC Corridor Task Force ("Blue Ribbon
Pa el"
MAC
Metropolitan Council
MASAC
Mendota Heights
Eagan
FAA
1 member and Chair
1 member
Scott Bunin
2 members
2 members
Advisory role
Chairman. Bunin requested that Bob Johnson., Federal Exl2ress, serve as his
alternate_ on this panel. Kathleen Gaylord Northwest Airlines moved
the Blue Ribbon Panel Task Force be set-up as proposed, The Motion was
seconded by Mark Sherman, Minneapolis.
A lengthy discussion followed mainly of whether to keep this issue
• within the MASAC forum and refer to the MASAC Operations Committee or
to vote in Mr. Hamiel's MAC Blue Ribbon Task Force proposal, which is
not intended to take any authority away from MASAC, but to offer aid and
expertise to the issue. Chairman: Bunin then reviewed the original
Motion and amendments to be voted on as follows: that the Blue Ribbon
Panel Task Force be set-up as proposed and that they re art back to
MASAC. A roll call vote was taken 14 ves 4 no 2 abstain - Motion
gassed.
7. lQQO Summer Construction and its Effect on Runway Distribution at MSP
by Jack Smith. FAA and Bob vornahl MAC En ineer
Bob Vorpahl, MAC Airport Engineer, reported that the Runway 11L;29R
reconstruction project involves work on approximately one half of the
existing 8,200 foot runway in two stages to minimize interference with
airport operations. During Stage 1, the segment of runway located
northwesterly from the Runway 4/22 intersection will be reconstructed
along with parallel Taxiway E and R and associated connecting taxiways.
During Stage 2, the southeasterly 2,000 feet of runway and parallel
Taxiway E will be replaced. Construction will begin in April with
completion scheduled for August. Runway 11L/29R will be operational
during construction, but at a reduced length (5600').
Jack Smith, FAA, reported on how the FAA ATCT plans to manage traffic
through the entire runway construction process.
Wait Hellman. MAC Public Affairs, informed members that pamphlets will
be distributed for public notification to 1-•0.0_00 residents surrounding
the airport regarding runway. construction..
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METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS COMMISSION'
P.O. BOX 11700 • TWIN CITY AIRPORT MINNESOTA 55111
PHONE (612) 726.1892
March 20, 1990
Mr. Tom Hedges
City Administrator
City of Eagan
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
Dear Mr. Hedges:
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At the 3/7/90 MASAC meeting, *'IAC Executive Director, Jeff Hamiel, presented
MASAC with a proposal to transfer the topic of the Eagan/Mendota Heights
Corridor from the MASAC Operations Committee to a special MAC Corridor Task
Force to accelerate any possible resolution. Mr. Hamiel's proposal included
the following suggested membership:
MAC
Met Council
MASAC
Mendota Heights
Eagan
FAA
MPCA
1 member and chair
I me -tuber
1 member (M.AS AC chair)
2 members
2 members
(advisor; only)
(advisory only)
This proposal was moved as an official motion and was passed by the full MASAC
body (14 yes, 4 no, 2 abstain.).
In order to proceed with a regular meeting schedule for the MAC Corridor Task
Force, I am requesting that the City of Eagan appoint 2 members, each with an
alternate and send me an official letter of appointment, The MAC staff will
schedule Meeting #1 as soon as all appointments are complete.
Sincerely,
Nigel Finney ,
Deputy Executive Director
Planning & Environment
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Tom:
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I watched portions of Tuesday's council meeting, and hoard Mark Johnsons pa�aY%, the
..I am concerned'+ I wouldn't want that the council to
meeting we held with him back last spnng
think we withheld information or made unilateral decisions without their knowledge. That was
not the case.
The melting occurred on April 12, two full months after the community center referendum. I
ifically about lite land
clearly remember Mark, landwe haddearmarked for and one the communityllow gce�r. Mw hockey associa-
south of City Hall '- the
we would consider donating the land to them, so that they could
tion wanted to know
build a low-cost, bubble -type ice center.
A full month earlier, in our post-mortem following the referendum, the council discussed the n
Property. There was unanimous agreement that the city should retain ode to that land
lure of that prope and as many options as pos-
should not sell it or g'lvc it away -- t0 maintain as much flexibilityncil
sible. The message you and I gave Mark JohnsonVw� d not be in a cOfts tent t the osi i doon nate h eland to
cOi
-- that the city intends to hold onto that land, and
the hockey association or any other non-profit entity.
We also told Mark that plans for a shed -type
structure would not be in keeping with the stricter "bricks -or -better" building standards that had recently
been Ated, and
ll�that an ice snag should
be of quality construction that reflects well o the _ community.
he agreed.
Much has happened since then, of course. But as discussion of recretioonal facilities within
Eagan continues, I wouldn't want to see the city
become the bad guy oh misrepresenta-
tions. And I absolutely wouldn't want my former colleagues to think I had kept something from
them or made unilateral visions.
perhaps you could share this with them.
Vic
Alan N. Johnson. Ph.D.. Pmlde„t 9 Fax: 16121 841.)655
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