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04/13/1987 - City Council Special
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 13, 1987 6:30 p.m. 1 I. INFORMAL PRESENTATION/CRAY RESEARCH II. INTERVIEWS/CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL P• CANDIDATES PA4 III. CONSIDER AIRPORT NOISE POSITION P. -51 IV. ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE V. OTHER BUSINESS VI. ADJOURNMENT MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCILMEMBER FROM: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES DATE: APRIL 10, 1987 SUBJECT: SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING Action was taken at the April 7, 1987, regular City Council to schedule a special workshop/City Council meeting for Monday, April 13, 1987, beginning at 6:30 p.m. I. INFORMAL PRESENTATION/CRAY RESEARCH Representatives of Cray Research will be present to brief the City Council on their plans to develop corporate office buildings on property they recently acquired from Wachovia Bank and Trust adjacent to Northwest Airlines, Inc. There are no handouts available at this time for distribution; however, it is expected that representatives of Cray will have a drawing or additional information to share with the City Council on Monday. Their formal presentation is expected to last about 15 to 20 minutes. They suggested that we allow the Cray representatives to make a brief presentation and then welcome them to our community as a new corporate citizen. II. INTERVIEWS/CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL CANDIDATES This office has completed the interviews for Chief Building Official and for additional information refer to the memo attached on pages..,3 through /D and copies of resumes for the candidates to be interviewed by the City Council, enclosed on pages./ through_ �3 Traditionally, the City Administrator has presented the final three or four candidates for each departmental position to the City Council for interviews. There are four (4) finalists to be interviewed and it is expected that the City Council should take approximately 20 minutes with each candidate. Please review the information enclosed on page & for sample questions. The City Administrator would like to spend approximately five to ten minutes between the presentation by Cray Research and the first interview to discuss some ground rules for the interview process. The City Council can either make a decision to hire a chief building official at the special City Council meeting on Monday or ratify the decision at the April 21 regular City Council meeting. III.. CONSIDER AIRPORT NOISE POSITION The cities of Eagan and Mendota Heights are scheduled to present information/testify at the Tuesday, April 28, MASAC meeting. The cities of Eagan and Mendota Heights have been meeting in an effort to prepare a joint position as it relates to airport noise and more importantly, how the corridor should be shaped for the future to best minimize the airport noise impact on the two (2) communities. Administrative Assistant Hohenstein has prepared a position paper that carefully addresses a number of issues and presents a suggestion for a noise corridor that would best concentrate air noise and proposes a minimization of noise impact on both communities. Since this position paper does deviate from the Metropolitan Council's position, it is appropriate that the City Council discuss and develop a position for airport noise as it relates to the definition of the corridor. The cities of Eagan and Mendota Heights will be meeting during late afternoon of Wednesday, April 15, to further discuss the airport noise corri- dor in an effort to secure a joint position of the two (2) communities. Later that same evening, the Airport Noise Committee is planning to meet and will consider ratification of the position statement that is enclosed for your review. Administrative Assistant Hohenstein will be present Monday and it is the wish of the City Administrator that a brief presentation be made to the City Council in hopes that a position can be reached regarding the airport noise corridor with the understanding that a final action developing a position for the City of Eagan will be taken at the April 21 City Council meeting. The City Council should remain somewhat flexible, understanding that the City of Mendota Heights have not reached their decision on a noise corridor at this time. It is important that the two (2) cities agree on a noise corridor and present a united position at the MASAC meeting on April 28. Please refer to the enclosed position paper, pages through 160", as prepared by Administrative Assistant Hohenste n. IV. ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE The City Administrator would like the opportunity to discuss the status of several projects he is working on such as the new organizational concept, management by objective, status of a goal setting session with Lyle Sumek, capital improvements budget and other related projects. Discussion on the part of the City Administrator will be kept to a minimum to allow proper City Council input and direction. V. OTHER BUSINESS If members of the City Council wish to discuss any other business, there should be ample time at the work session on Monday. Attached are copies of letters and other information pertaining to lawsuits or issues that would be of interest to the City Council. The copies can be found on pages through s�J. City Administrator v MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES DATE: APRIL 10, 1987 SUBJECT: CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL Effective with the resignation of former Chief Building official, Dale Peterson, an employment procedure/search was begun for a new Chief Building Official. The job vacancy was advertised three consecutive weekends in both the Minneapolis Star and Tribune and the St. Paul Pioneer Press/Dispatch. The vacancy was also advertised in the local papers which both cover a large area south of the river and, in the case of the Sun (Chronicle), the area just north of the river was also covered. In addition, letters were sent to all metropolitan area cities enclosing a job posting and job description along with a request that the city post the job posting and description on their employee bulletin boards. Since this is a department head level position, the requirements/ qualifications for the position were fairly extensive. Enclosed for your information on page_ "7 _ is a copy of the job posting/ want ad. Twenty-seven applications for this position were received at the municipal center. Before final screening of these applications, two of the applicants voluntarily withdrew their applications. The remaining applications were screened to determine if the qualifications as listed in the advertisement/posting were present. From this screening, eleven applicants were selected to come to the Eagan Municipal Center for an interview. Ten of the eleven applicants were interviewed by a panel consisting of City Administrator Hedges, former community development director of Burnsville, Mike Falk, and Administrative Assistant Duffy. The eleventh applicant, unfortunately, suffered a massive heart attack and was not able to appear for an interview. In the interview session, each applicant was asked the same set of pre -selected questions. Acop of those questions is enclosed for your information on pages �q . After the interview, each applicant was rated on the rating sheet, an example of which is enclosed on page A— for your information. From these interviews, four finalists were selected to have a final interview with the Mayor and City Council and City Administrator on Monday evening, April 13, 1987. A schedule listing the four finalists and the times at which they will ap ar for an interview is enclosed for your information on page Also enclosed for your information are copies of the application forms, resumes, and any other related information submitted by the applicant for each of the finalists. This information is enclosed on page(s) %, A period of twenty minutes has been allotted to interview each candidate on Monday evening. Also enclosed on page_ for your information is a list of four questions which are presented for your use at the interview session. If you require any additional information on the candidates prior to the meeting Monday, please contact me on Monday and I will supply said information. City Administrator INTERVIEW CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL Monday, April 13, 1987 7:15 p.m. - Kenneth Svee 7:35 p.m. - Thomas Blazina 7:55 p.m. - Tom Joachim 8:15 p.m. - Doug Reid s PROPOSED QUESTIONS FOR CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL INTERVIEW 1. Would you please review your background with us as it would pertain to the position of Chief Building Official with the City of Eagan? Please cover specifically: relative education; actual construction experience; actual building inspection experience; and actual supervisory experience, either as a department head or assistant department head. 2. What is your philosophy concerning how a protective inspections department in a growth community, such as Eagan, should be managed? And, how do you perceive the role of Chief of Building Official in relation to the City Council? To the City Administrator? 3. 4. If you were Chief Building Official for Eagan and were hiring building inspectors, what qualifications and qualities would you look for? What qualities attracted you to the position of Chief Building Official here? And, why are you the best candidate for the position? MAI CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL CITY OF EAGAN Immediate opening for Chief Building Official in rapid growth Twin Cities suburb (population 40,000). Department level management position supervising staff of ten permanent employees plus additional seasonal staff. Duties include directing programs and activities of Protective Inspections and maintenance of government buildings departments. Certification as a certified building official by the State of Minnesota, two years minimum experience in building trades and five years minimum experience as a building inspector required. Administrative experience as a chief or assistant chief building official strongly preferred. Entry level salary range - $3,083-$3,175/month depending on experience. Application deadline March 13, 1987. Send resume with cover letter to: Eagan Municipal Center Personnel Department 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55123 Equal opportunity employer. POSTED: FEBRUARY 19, 1987 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL QUESTIONS MARCH 31, 1987 -� 1. Introduction/Ask applicant to review their education and experience and why he applied for position of Chief Building Official with the City of Eagan. 2. Please describe or elaborate concerning your actual experience in construction, plan checking and building inspection (including all types of inspections: fire, structural, plumbing, electric, etc.). Any experience coordinating custodial/building maintenance for -general office type buildings? 3. Describe your supervisory experience. What is your management style with your subordinates? Give specific examples of your supervisory style. Are you familiar with Team Management; please share your concepts. 4. I am going to describe a situation. Let us say that your M have been hired as the Chief Building Official for the City of Eagan. One of your inspectors makes an inspection. Although the construction is not entirely to code, he/she decides the variance. is allowable. Later in the construction process, another inspector makes the inspection and interprets the same variance to code as not being allowable and requires that it be corrected. The contractor complains to you. How would you handle this situation? 5. If a professional contractor and a homeowner doing his/her (Y1 own work both made the same mistake, would you treat them differently? How would you deal with a citizen who has a complaint about construction on a neighboring property? 5 6. Do you feel that the Uniform Building Code is adequate for the regulation of home construction or would you suggest more or less regulatory changes? M 7. How do you perceive the role of Chief Building Official as related to economic growth and development? 8. What do you like best about your current position? Least? What kind of people annoy you? 9. In your opinion, what qualifications make you the best person for this position? In which areas do you see a need for improvement? .� 10. Do you have any minimum requirements as far as salary, benefits, working conditions that we would have to meet before you would accept the position? 11. Physical exam requirement. Explain benefits. -�� 12. Do you have any questions for us? 9 ORAL RATING SHEET Candidate's Name: Position: High Low I. MANNER & DEMEANOR: To what extent will his/her 5 4 3 2 1 manner and demeanor help in contacts with other staff members. In contacts with citizens? II. RESPONSIBILITY: Does he/she appear ready to accept 5 4 3 2 1 the responsibility of the job? Has he/she had similar levels of responsibility in past positions? III. INTEREST: Does he/she appear to have sincere interest 5 4 3 2 1 in the job? What evidence is there that he/she is really interested? Would he/she be willing to spend time for further professional development? IV. JUDGEMENT, STABILITY: Would his/her judgement be 5 4 3 2 1 sound, dependable? Would you trust his/her judgement? Does he/she appear to have the temperment necessary for the job? V. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES_: What evidence is there that 5 4 3 2 1 he/she can give as well as take directions. Knowledge of management & technical aspects of the job. VI. IMAGINATION CREATIVITY: Does applicant appear to be 5 4 3 2 1 imaginative and innovative? VII. OVERALL EVALUATION: Do his/her qualifications fit the 5 4 3 2 1 position? To what extent does he/she meet what you consider to be the ideal qualifications for this job? COMMENTS: Interviewer's signature Date /0 Composite score ' CITY OF EAGAN 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD P.O.BOX 21-189 EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55121 APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT (Pre -Employment Questionnaire) (An Equal Opportunity Employer) Date �'' ' ' ° • Social Security Name c.V -i ;, uT TzrTT-,U3rrn 3 Number 473-35-0824 Last First Middle Present Address 4-704 D-evrwood Drive Minnetonka, TdN 55343 Street City State Zip Permanent Address above Street Phone No. 938-8137 City State Zip Are you 18 years or older? Yes X No Do not answer any of the questions in this framed area unless the employer has checked box preceding a question, thereby indicating that the information is required for a bo fide occupational qualification, or dictated by national security laws, or is needed f other legally permissible reasons. Height feet inches Citizen of U.S. Weight lbs Date of Birth _ What Foreign Languages do you speak fluently? Read e Age Yes No _ Write ori�ur�e�'as age with respect to individuals who are at least 40 but less than 70 years of age. s•• 1c " ° c -,° ate You Salary Position Chief Building Off iciatn Start 30 day notice Desired =negotiable Yes If So May We Inquire if serious Are You Employed Now? of Your Present Employer Ever Applied to this Company Before?rr�, Where? When? �' ° NAME AND LOCATION OF SCHOOL NO OF YEARS ATTENDED DID YOU GRADUATE SUBJECTS STUDIED Grammar School ' inneh<ha 1-6 yes 1:°.,o na.rSaors, i� iv High School Lake County High 7-12 yes General Tv.'o Harbors -M!'`' College rJetronolitan State Univ rsity one yes -BA Deg.. Public and Personnel St. :haul SEN Trade, Business or Correspondent School Dunv o o dv Ins t i tut e 3 Yes Administra Engineering i innea. olis + T -Tne Age uiscrimination in Lmpioyment Act or ivo-r pronioits aiscrzmination on the basis or age with respect to individuals who are at least 40 but less than 70 years of age. ll ti ir Subjects of Special Study or Research Work ert if r rit P, ; --, ;-n- %dmi r TT nf 15 _ Special Skills (If Applicable) e�mr ,_'._c r mer -t r n ter- n-^nfJ Im-i ince. a crPmrapz •• - t• • (List below last four employers, starting with last one first) Date Reason for Month & Year Name and Address of Employer Salary Position Leaving �F-- � � .c , L ;,o -_ r "T 31,500 wilding c,�6ay en `"e ''recent To ''recent 600' B.�s.t 4t'_� St �;haskz, ass .'ahl 3uildinii Off i c al From -; ;i•; r cal 15 ic?zc.rd -"Telson Con -,,nue a To 4-84 14 600 ,,, tka Blvd, i«tka, i,!N 13590`00 Building BA 3e wirer. From -il1cla To FromT o jp .th lent (Give names of three persons not related to you, whom you have known one year) Do you have any physical limitations that preclude you from performing any work for which you being considered? Yes _7K_ No Please Describe: In Case of 1,7 IhI Emergency Notify Do T a 4704 Deer��rood Dr. , ir,tka, J.J!`� 938-8137 ___ILU _j � Name Address Phone No. "I certify that the facts contained in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and understand that, if employed, falsified statements on this appplication shall be grounds for dismissal. I authorize investigation of all statements contained herein and the references listed above to give you any and all information concerning my previous employment and any pertinent information they may have, personal or otherwise, and release all parties from all liability for any damage that may result from furnishings same to you. I understand and agree that, if hired, my employment is for no definite period and may, regardless of the date of payment of my wages and salary, be terminated at any time without any prior notice." Dated Signature r� Years Name Address Phone Business Acquainted ussell Smith 'wilding Official 625-33181 625-3318 20 plus ass .'ahl 3uildinii Off i c al 451-1738 15 ic?zc.rd -"Telson `'lan re-ri e ,le -r, Bloo:nir_`t. n 887-9630 15 Do you have any physical limitations that preclude you from performing any work for which you being considered? Yes _7K_ No Please Describe: In Case of 1,7 IhI Emergency Notify Do T a 4704 Deer��rood Dr. , ir,tka, J.J!`� 938-8137 ___ILU _j � Name Address Phone No. "I certify that the facts contained in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and understand that, if employed, falsified statements on this appplication shall be grounds for dismissal. I authorize investigation of all statements contained herein and the references listed above to give you any and all information concerning my previous employment and any pertinent information they may have, personal or otherwise, and release all parties from all liability for any damage that may result from furnishings same to you. I understand and agree that, if hired, my employment is for no definite period and may, regardless of the date of payment of my wages and salary, be terminated at any time without any prior notice." Dated Signature r� Kenneth B. Svee February 27, 1987 4704 Deerwood Drive Minnetonka, MN 55343 Ms. Holly Duffy, Personnel Eagan Municipal Center 3850 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55123 Dear Ms. Duffy, Please accept this letter and resume as my application for the position of Chief Building Official for the City of Eagan. I recently received my BA Degree in Public Administration from the Metropolitan State University. In addition, I have received a. Certificate in Public Administration from the University of Minnesota, hold Certificate #307 as a Minnesota State Building Official and Certificate #797, Building Official, with the Inter- national Conference of Building Officials. I am currently en- rolled in the Masters Program at the Metropolitan State Univer- sity in Management and Administration. After twenty years of involvement with the City of Minnetonka, I chose to make a change in positions which would allow me the time to complete my BA Degree. This was a career and personal achievement in an effort to improve my management capabilities. During the years of my code enforcement and management career, I have been actively involved in the code development process with the State of Minnesota as well as with the International Con- ference of Building Officials. Currently I am Chairman of the Program Committee and a member of the Code Change Committee, North Star Chapter. I have held several committee memberships at the International Conference of Building Officials Annual Meet- ings and was appointed to a four year term on the Evaluation Com- mittee, International. Conference of Building Officials. I consider myself well versed in the area of City Building Department activities and the other related areas of city govern- ment functions. With my knowledge, experience and education, I am confident that I can represent the City of Eagan, as the Chief Building Official, in a effective and professional manner and be a benefit, to the management team. /13 I am very interested in the challenges this position offers as the rimy of Eagan continues its growth. L look forward to meet- ing you and discussing this position in more detail. Thank you for your consideration. Respectfully submitted, Kenneth B. Svee Enclosure: Resume /L/ KENNETH B. SVEE 4704 Deerwood Drive Minnetonka, MN 55343 612-938-8137 EXPERIENCE 5/84 -Present CARVER COUNTY, MN Building Official * Administer the Inspection Process of 340 Sq. Mile County * Administer Board of Zoning Adjustments * Administer and supervise microfilm process * Provide computer programs for record keeping * Provide training and schooling for personnel * Revised application procedure and filing system 1972-1984 CITY OF MINNETONK.A, MN Director of Inspections (Community Development) * Managed the Inspection Department * Managed and supervised licensing process * Administered plan checking and permit issue * Managed housing program * Managed overall comprehensive Environmental Program * Safety Director * HRA Director * Code analyst and consultant to developers * Zoning Administrator 1968-1972 Chief Inspector * Managed the Inspection Department * Zoning Administrator * Consultant to Planning Commission, HRA, and Board of Zoning * Supervised building maintenance 19641968 Chief Inspector * Surveyor for City * Zoning Administrator * Managed the Inspection Department * Consultant to Planning Commission, HRA, and Board of Zoning EDUCATION B.A. Degree in Public Administration, Metropolitan State University Certificate Public Administration, University of Minnesota Graduate, Engineering, Dunwoody Institute Various other seminars, schools and conferences OTHER * Certified Building Official, ICBO and State of Minnesota * Past member ICBO Research Committee (Evaluation) * All chairs of North Star Chapter of ICBO * Chairman of Program Committee, North Star Chapter ICBO * Other committees and involvements with code development /5*1 ter %K 3, 37ee :grit 1, 1987 \794 2ee=wood Clive Jiae%o ca, I j/)%) 25oeao Ee\7eo, Si%\ avaisig±z3%of jity of da\a6 //9/ silo% 25o5 Road 2232&, J 5/122 rear 22. /edl-, / wish to %%a1 /oa ^ your S%&{2 for the %ise an-' courtesy which you e2%ended to se duri2/ Gy ?aces± interview for Sbiof 3Qi16i23 1/tie1=1. i co321iment you on a well o2G^lize4 and %2o -rough interview grocess, I have eselosed a smr le o2 the individual ee: 1scrints and. %3e 51 =Ery 0£ the mmnue02igts ZZom %5e Detto/oli%an S%a%e university toy Sour £esiey. I have a hi/\ desire to \ecomim/ a gJ=% of the City of 2agan e%Sa7eme»% team &2E loo\ £o £J to %5e CSal\e2/eE and activity clich the city has to offer. Yours %£el\, 3 .�~ ✓ ®`�^ z. zenneth 3. 37ee �� SUMMARY OF TRANSCRIPTED COMPETENCE Knows the principles and techniques of supervision including: motivation, group dynamics, management by objectives, planning, decision-making, organizing, coordination, leadership, communication, controlling, and reward systems. Knows the theory and practice of human resource management and can apply It to case study situations similar to those.incountered.on the job by supervision. Knows and can apply principles and practices of personnel management with particular emphasis on selection and placement of personnel, psychological testing, personnel systems, training and development, labor relations and safety. Knows the principles and techniques of small business management including general management process, production, employee relations, collections, accounting and finance and legal governmental regulations. Knows principles of computer use, applications and hardware; common terms, logical function, and impact on society; understanding how computer systems fit within organizations; perspective on history of computing and ability to read and write intelligently about computers. Knows and can apply the principles of labor law including federal and state statues and case law, unfair labor practice, representations and certification, bargaining, strikes and secondary boycotts, mediations, arbitration and judicial review of arbitration awards. 17 Knows channels for input including parties, media, lobbying, and pressure groups. Knows the costs and other effects of troubled and specifically chemically dependent persons on their employment and can recognize/analyze these tangibles and intangible costs as related to business profitability; can apply necessary techniques in employee confrontation and intervention. Knows principles of one particular area of the socialsciences, using the scientific method strive and gain insights into the factors that contribute to the formation of social categories and the possibilities that within some of these categories distinctive cultural differences are developed. Knows the history and historical approaches to the issue of prejudice in American history; specifically blacks, Indians, women, and the elderly and other racial and ethnic minorities. Knows and can apply principles and processes of writing, including analyzing audiences, generating and developing Ideas, organizing content, constructing sentences, editing, and revising, well enough to write effective letters, memos, reports, and proposals. Knows and can apply the principles and techniques of writing major projects, including audience analysis, elements of style and organization, and appropriate format. Knows and can apply the principles of preparation and presentation well enough to analyze audiences and research, organize, and present a variety of speeches to an audience. Knows and can analyze basic themes in important novels portraying the Scandinavian immigrant experience. Knows basic approaches to literary criticism and can apply them at a level appropriated for an upper division student; including the basic ideas and approaches taken by historians and can apply these ideas in a manner appropriate to an upper division student. Knows and can apply principles to analyze and compare works of art and have a beginning understanding of the history of art; philosophy: learned to identify philosophical issues and how divergent philosophical positions may be defended and criticized. Knows concepts of, and approaches to, competence - based, community-based, student -designed higher education and can use these well enough to evaluate options and design an educational program, appropriate to personal educational goals. I COMPETENCE: Knows the principles and techniques of supervision including: motivation, group dynamics, management by objectives, planning, decision-making, organizing, coordination, leadership, communication, controlling, and reward systems. ACHIEVED BY: Metropolitan State University Independent Study: Effective Supervision MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES: Evaluation based on: product evaluation. NAME AND QUALIFICATIONS OF EVALUATOR: Metropo I I tan State University Community Faculty member: Charles E. List EVALUATION: The student had the above competence. Work on written assignments, interviews, and project paper was excellent. Impressed with the quality of his work. He demonstrated that he has a thorough understanding of the principles and techniques of effective supervision. 70 COMPETENCE: Knows the theory and practice of human resource management and can apply it to case study situations similar to those incountered nn the job by supervision. ACHIEVED BY: Metropolitan State University Course: Case Studies in Human Resource Management MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES: Evaluation based on: simulation exercise, performance test, situational observation, product evaluation. NAME AND QUALIFICATIONS OF EVALUATOR: Metropolitan State University Community Faculty member: Charles E. List EVALUATION: The student has the above competence. During this course the student demonstrated an understanding of the theory a practice of human resource management by participating In case studies and simulation exercises affecting individuals responsible for management of human resources within an organization. Written case analyses were thorough, and informative. z/ . COMPETENCE: Knows and can apply principles and practices of personnel management with particular emphasis on selection and placement of personnel, psychological testing, personnel systems, training and development, labor relations and safety. ACHIEVED BY: Metropolitan State University Independent Study: Personnnel Management MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES: Evaluation based on: product evaluation, and essay test. NAME AND QUALIFICATIONS OF EVALUATOR: Metropolitan State University Community Faculty member: Frank J. Madden EVALUATION: Demonstrated the above by performing in the top 1/3 on the final exam covering the reading material. In addition he wrote a research paper analyzing computers In personnel administration. The paper was well written and interesting to read. Z� SMENT ti ,, �� .. letropodtan State University t 1 21 Metro Square Building cT Paul, Minnesota 55101 (612) 296-3875 Instructions to Evaivator: If not included below, please complete your name. Read part l and refer to Guidelines for Evaluators for completing cart 2. Please type or print clearly. Secure student's signature. Sign ano rnturn form to Metro U Registration Office. Soc. Sec. No. Student_ Address Evaluator — Advisor F-1 COMPETENCE I � AGREEMENT SEND STUDENT COPY u Subcode Seq.# _ Phone Date FY EVALUATOR I i SiG N -U R E p'A TEy STUDENT i SIGNATURE -- OATB i i ACHIEVED BY: ❑ Class/Group Learning Opportunity ❑ Internship ❑ Independent Study ❑ Assessment of Prior Learning ❑ Recording of Other Accredited Institution Learning ❑ Other Learning Dates: Process Description: `111 2 PROCESS VERIFICATION: Can you, the evaluator, verify complete accuracy of the process description in part 1 (above)? ❑ Yes ❑ No If no, please underline parts you can verify. y MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES: ❑ Oral Interview ❑ Objective Test ❑ Simulation Exercise oC1Performance Test C1Situational Observation 13Product Evaluation 7_1Essay Test o Description: m -C °t 3 NAME AND QUALIFICATIONS OF EVALUATOR: >s� f �I v a CL o EVALUATION: W o :C3IiC c y'' ti._ r` 9 Cd•r.y 1 _ra '''7i:1 - yEtw$ urj ( C� 7 [ t y C a and L Li1I�� of D.. o? :-Lia....>-�I....: _ <:r!.L?. i•r'. s ^'1;"� -."�3� I Cc + a Y Y Cf ..y�` :w ,`.. w.. L�.�'1 :•�%. a it 1\.'CJ rJ. .i Ulif✓ !"iR..�i:-..4.v } _;.�. i� 11. ..a roudr. 'te --Vo ula O i 7_3 CITY OF EAGAN 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD P.O.BOX 21-189 EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55121 APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT (Pre -Employment Questionnaire) (An Equal Opportunity Employer) Do not answer any,of the questions in this framed area unless the employer has checked box preceding a question, thereby indicating that the information is required for a bon fide occupational qualification, or dictated by national security laws, or is needed fo other legally permissible reasons. Height feet inches Citizen of U.S. Yes No Weight lbs Date of Birth What Foreign Languages do you speak fluently? Read Write e Age uiscrimination i.n Employment Act of on age with respect to individuals who are at least 40 but less than 70 years of age. �1 NAME AND LOCATION OF SCHOOL Date /7are,C 17, / W 7 SUBJECTS STUDIED '[ �/lov 6c2or`__) e Social Security Number % - EK68 Q Z Name U1Qy10_ ►1a5 l7 5 1749/ 10 Last First Middle �xr'e �oS- i j erz��C�lir a Present Address //D,/ Z/WL O Are You Employed Now? �PS - N75 -u,( Street City State Zip Permanent Address Sa &^-e Street Phone No. �`r,�e�63-197% Are you City 18 years or older? State Zip Yes No Do not answer any,of the questions in this framed area unless the employer has checked box preceding a question, thereby indicating that the information is required for a bon fide occupational qualification, or dictated by national security laws, or is needed fo other legally permissible reasons. Height feet inches Citizen of U.S. Yes No Weight lbs Date of Birth What Foreign Languages do you speak fluently? Read Write e Age uiscrimination i.n Employment Act of on age with respect to individuals who are at least 40 but less than 70 years of age. �1 NAME AND LOCATION OF SCHOOL NO OF YEARS ATTENDED DID YOU GRADUATE SUBJECTS STUDIED Salary Salary � 05t" �u t� f Date You4S l7 5 1749/ Position C� i �T l Qty` a 1ndl�ce Can Starto Desired �oS- i j erz��C�lir a If So May We Inquire O Are You Employed Now? �PS - N75 -u,( of Your Present Employer • S C ect Ever Applied to this Company Before?— _ Where? When? amine Age uiscrimina6ion in tmpioymenL ACL or iVu-( proriibics discrimination on the basis or age with respect to individuals who are at least 40 but less than 70 years of age. Z-4 . NAME AND LOCATION OF SCHOOL NO OF YEARS ATTENDED DID YOU GRADUATE SUBJECTS STUDIED Grammar School � 05t" l7 5 1749/ High School ' / f7��o/"h 1`t�I��e-loo �oS- i j erz��C�lir a Colle g , u�.�Y��'e ge �PS - N75 -u,( , c Q �.c�K:s rale /� �/ )er164e • S C ect Trade, Business or CorrespondentSuw�� School amine Age uiscrimina6ion in tmpioymenL ACL or iVu-( proriibics discrimination on the basis or age with respect to individuals who are at least 40 but less than 70 years of age. Z-4 . Subjects of Special Study or Research Work Special Skills (If Applicable) i:{ �• s . :a• (List below last four employers, starting with last one first) Date Reason for Month & Year Name and Address of Employer Salary Position I Leaving From -z5u+Ge,19,54- To resern`f" �� o %rf i / /` 28 9C�0 r / South Ll%as-,�/Y/liS3oS� Y :� � OT fi1c�e "� Y �u se• y ToAr.'/77 /�84 3 �s•��,�.�. � N SS769 «.0 Center 30,0 yr Supe,�,lor /�Y_ o From u4E, /Q 3 ToOclder w3 C.• o`Caen ` arr.er eK 7Xst+>iett��°1' OP>r s2/r From 41y, !9'19 T o Z! qPi �� /,/..,.,p,«c y ` sof py!%�OY 44 ��� ft - Fii��a (Give names of three persons not related to you, whom you have known one year) Years Nome Addross Phone _Business, Acauainted z yz y � s, -11N k 9 r%i� t rr?�vsji� ¢ 2/z yes Gt.rtEs dive Star Rf Z Vex 34� L, d , 2�e)2S¢SB30 Fii��a / 2 Pars .L..Do you have any physical limitations that preclude you being considered? Yes No you from performing any work for which Please Describe: In Case of Emergency Notify Name Address Phone No. "I certify that the facts contained in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and understand that, if employed, falsified statements on this appplication shall be grounds for dismissal., I authorize investigation of all statements contained herein and the references listed above to give you any and all information concerning my previous employment and any pertinent information they may have, personal or otherwise, and release all parties from all liability for any damage that may result from furnishings same to you. I understand and agree that, if hired, my employment is for no definite period and may, regardless of the date of payment of mywa es nd salary, b terminated at any time without ttyJany pr r�notice." Date //( ��/ /�o Signature NAME: ADDRESS: DATE OF BIRTH: MARRIED: EDUCATION: RESUME Thomas George Blazina 1106 Elm Street Northfield, Minnesota 55057 (507) 663-1879 or (507) 645-8832 May 10, 1950 Wife: Pamela Blazina Son: Matthew High School: Hibbing High School 1965-1968 Colleges: Hibbing State Junior College 1968-1971 (General Education) St. Cloud State College, St. Cloud, MN 1972-1975 B.A. Degree Others: United States Steel Millwright Apprenticeship, August 1971 - September 1972 Certification as Class II Building Official State of Minnesota Foreman Training Program, Hanna Mining Company, July 1979 - June 1980 Residential Real Estate Appraiser, State of Michigan Major: Public Administration/Economic-Industrial Development (Urban Affairs) Minor: Political Science EXPERIENCE: Building; Official, City of Northfield, 801 Washington Street, Northfield, MN 55057 Supervise the Building Inspection Department through all phases of the Minnesota State Building Code and all supplemental codes to ensure a minimum standard of quality and life safety in all types of construction. Metallurgical - Environmental Sample Preparation Su;aervisor, Hanna Mining Company, Research Center, Nashwauk, MN 55769 Supervise a crew of up to seven people in the collection and processing of environmental, metallurgical, and grinding samples for United States Borax's Quartz Hill Alaska Molybdenum Pilot Plant Research Project. Construction Plan Reviewer, City of Eden Prairie, 8950 Eden Pr-airie Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Perform print reviews on building permit applications as well as conduct field inspections through all phases of building construction to assure compliance with the Minnesota State Building Code. 0 EXIPERIENCE (Cont.) Relief Maintenance - Operations Supervisor, Hanna Mining Company, National Steel and Pellet Plant, Keewatin, MN 55753. "Please review Plant Maintenance Foreman, Hanna Mining Company, National Steel and Pellet Plant, 7/79 - 6/80. Central Maintenance Foreman, Hanna Mining Company, Groveland Mine, Star Route 1, Box 131, Iron Mountain, MI 49801, July 1980 - February 1981, laid off from mine closing. Supervised a work force of 20-25 union contract millwrights and welders through the scheduled and emergency repairs of equipment such as pumps, conveyors, crushers, hydraulics, low pressure steam heating system, and a Dravo traveling grate/furnace. Coordinated scheduled and emergency repairs with others such as electrical, operating, engineering, purchasing, and safety personnel for the prompt resumption of taconite production. Other work functions were the ordering of parts for present and future repairs, maintaining an accurate parts file of prints and related information, conducting bi-weekly safety meetings for crew, and enforcing company policies. Plant Maintenance Foreman, Hanna Mining Company, National Steel and Pellet Plant, Keewatin, MN 55753, July 1979 - June 1980, transferred by Hanna to Groveland. Supervised a work force of 10-30 union contract millwrights and welders in the scheduled and emergency repairs necessary to run equipment such as pumps, conveyors, hydraulics, gear reducers, grinding mills, fans and an Allis-Chalmers travelling grate/rotary kiln. Coordinated scheduled and emergency repairs with others such as electrical, operating, engineering, purchasing, and safety personnel to insure prompt resumption of taconite production. Building -Housing Officialand Zoninsz Administrator - Cit _Planners,_ City Hall, Hibbing, MN 55746, May 1975 - June 1979. Administered City ordinances, federal and state regulations as they pertained to new and existing construction. Coordinated work functions with City Council, Planning Commission, City Engineer, Fire Chief, and government agencies as required for existing and proposed construction to comply with the City of Hibbing's comprehensive plan for orderly growth and development. OTHERS: Truck Driver__ E.W. Coons Construction, Hibbing, MN Internship Minnesota Economic Development Agency Personnel Office, United States Steel, Mountain Iron, MN School Bus Driver, I.S.D. #742, St. Cloud, MN Millwright Apprentice, United States Steel Corporation, Mintac Mine, Mountain Iron, MN, March 1971 - September 1972 School Bus Driver, I.S.D. #701, Hibbing, MN z1 1106 Elm Street Northfield, Minnesota 55057 (507) 663-1879 or (507) 645-8832 March 9, 1987 Personnel Eagan Municipal Center 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, Minnesota 55122 To Whom It May Concern: Please accept this letter and attached resume as my application for the position of Chief Building Official with the City of Eagan. I have been certified as a Class II Building Official since 1976 and I am presently employed as the Building Official for the City of Northfield which requires working knowledge of all codes including the fire code. Previous work experience as the planner for the City of Hibbing, maintenance supervisor for Hanna Mining Company, and my working knowledge of and degree in public administration have afforded me a diversity of experience that I would like to utilize as the Chief Building Official for the City of Eagan. Should you require additional information, please phone me at (507)•-- 645-8832 or write. Sincerely, Thomas Blazina TB:sb XO NAME: ADDRESS: DATE OF BIRTH• MARRIED: EDUCATION: RESUME Thomas George Blazina 1106 Elm Street Northfield, Minnesota 55057 (507) 663-1879 or (507) 645-8832 May 10, 1950 Wife: Pamela Blazina Son: Matthew High School: Hibbing High School 1965-1968 Colleges: Hibbing State Junior College 1968-1971 (General Education) St. Cloud State College, St. Cloud, MN 1972-1975 B.A. Degree Others: United States Steel Millwright Apprenticeship, August 1971 - September 1972. Certification as Class II Building Official State of Minnesota Foreman Training Program, Hanna Mining Company, July 1979 - June 1980 Residential Real Estate Appraiser, State of Michigan Major: Public Administration/Economic-Industrial Development (Urban Affairs) Minor: Political Science EXPERIENCE: Building Official, City of Northfield, 801 Washington Street, Northfield, MN 55057 Supervise the Building Inspection Department through all phases of the Minnesota State Building Code and all supplemental codes to ensure a minimum standard of quality and life safety in all types of construction. Metallurgical - Environmental Sample Preparation Supervisor. Hanna Mining Company, Research Center, Nashwauk, MN 55769 Supervise a crew of up to seven people in the collection and processing of environmental, metallurgical, and grinding samples for United States Borax's Quartz Hill Alaska Molybdenum Pilot Plant Research Project. Relief Maintenance - Operations Supervisor, Hanna Mining g.9mpan.y, National Steel and Pellet Plant, Keewatin, MN 55753. Please review Plant Maintenance Foreman, Hanna'Mining Company, National Steel and Pellet Plant, 7/79 - 6/80. Z� EXPERIENCE (Cont.) Construction Plan Reviewer, City of Eden Prairie, 8950 Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Perform print reviews on building permit applications as well as conduct field inspections through all phases of building construction to assure compliance with the Minnesota State Building Code. 'Central Maintenance Foreman, Hanna Mining Company, Groveland Mine, Star Route 1, Box 131, Iron Mountain, MI 49801, July 1980 - February 1981, laid off from mine closing. Supervised a work force of 20-25 union contract millwrights and welders through the scheduled and emergency repairs of equipment such as pumps, conveyors, crushers, hydraulics, low pressure steam heating system, and a Dravo traveling grate/furnace. Coordinated scheduled and emergency repairs with others such as electrical, operating, engineering, purchasing, and safety personnel for the prompt resumption of taconite production. Other work functions were the ordering of parts for present and future repairs, maintaining an accurate parts file of prints and related information, conducting bi-weekly safety meetings for crew, and enforcing company policies. Plant Maintenance Foreman Hanna Mining Company, National Steel and Pellet Plant, Keewatin, MN 55753, July 1979 - June 1980, transferred by Hanna to Groveland. Supervised a work force of 10-30 union contract millwrights and welders in the scheduled and emergency repairs necessary to run equipment such as pumps, conveyors, hydraulics, gear reducers, grinding mills, fans and an Allis-Chalmers travelling grate/rotary kiln. Coordinated scheduled and emergency repairs with others such as electrical, operating, engineering, purchasing, and safety personnel to insure prompt resumption of taconite production. Building -Housing Official and Zoning Administrator - City._ Planner, City Hall, Hibbing, MN 55746, May 1975 - June 1979. - Administered City ordinances, federal and state regulations as they pertained to new and existing construction. Coordinated work functions with City Council, Planning Commission, City Engineer, Fire Chief, and government agencies as required for existing and proposed construction to comply with the City of Hibbing's comprehensive plan for orderly growth and development. OTHERS: Truck Driver, E.W. Coons Construction, Hibbing, MN Internship, Minnesota Economic Development Agency Personnel Office, United States Steel, Mountain Iron, MN School Bus Driver, I.S.D. #742, St. Cloud, MN Millwright Apprentice, United States Steel Corporation, Mintac Mine, Mountain Iron, MN, March 1971 - September 1972 School Bus Driver, I.S.D. #701, Hibbing, MN ✓ Q CITY OF EAGAN 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD P.O.BOX 21-189 EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55121 APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT (Pre -Employment Questionnaire) (An Equal Opportunity Employer) .rte . Do not answer any of the questions in this framed area unless the employer has checked box preceding a question, thereby indicating that the information is required for a bon fide occupational qualification, or dictated by national security laws, or is needed fo other legally permissible reasons. Height feet inches Citizen of U.S. Yes No Weight lbs Date of Birth What Foreign Languages do you speak fluently? Read Write *Tne Age Discrimination in mpioyment Act of 193 7 prohibits-discrimina ion on a iasis age with respect to individuals who are at least 40 but less than 70 years of age. • 1 i O z4zll 4j. - ! i�dr Date You J� 0 y / l ag Salary �� � � Position (31 E. � Can Start t1({ tp 7 Desire � f `.> If So May We Inquire Are You Employed Now? of Your Present Employer 5 Ever Applied to this Company Eef Ore? � Where? _ n o� a Date •_� , DID YOU GRADUATE _ • `'�� �- � • ��. Social Security � ( j`YLva Name t Gr C�l-# 1 fV l E I ,�� �i QC6.�9_ � Number q 7.53 � �' '7 � (� Last First Middle Present Address --1_3S_1_ 4GL(ar%k" �d� �i -74 /�7_�1 r _� "�/V 6�/Z 3 _ - Street City State Zip L P.�.i lllarl ate,-,liu Address Street City State Zip Phone No. --11,5 zl— ©Z7 `;t'' Are you 18 years or older? Yes X, No .rte . Do not answer any of the questions in this framed area unless the employer has checked box preceding a question, thereby indicating that the information is required for a bon fide occupational qualification, or dictated by national security laws, or is needed fo other legally permissible reasons. Height feet inches Citizen of U.S. Yes No Weight lbs Date of Birth What Foreign Languages do you speak fluently? Read Write *Tne Age Discrimination in mpioyment Act of 193 7 prohibits-discrimina ion on a iasis age with respect to individuals who are at least 40 but less than 70 years of age. • 1 i O z4zll 4j. - ! i�dr Date You J� 0 y / l ag Salary �� � � Position (31 E. � Can Start t1({ tp 7 Desire � f `.> If So May We Inquire Are You Employed Now? of Your Present Employer 5 Ever Applied to this Company Eef Ore? � Where? _ n o� a NAME AND LOCATION OF SCHOOL NO OF YEARS ATTENDED DID YOU GRADUATE SUBJECTS STUDIED Grammar School � ( j`YLva 60 �� mA'f�44 d�ruG:E Fuc osdt '3 1JAI rj High School mAu4v� slic College r Trade, Business or Correspondent School -Tne Age uiscrlminaLion In t;mpioymenL ACL of ivot pronlDILs alscrlminaLlon on Lne Dasls OI age with respect to individuals who are at least 40 but less than 70 years of age. 31 Subjects of Special Study or Research Work Special Skills (If Applicable) •- - • (List below last four employers, starting with last one first) Date Month & Year From To From To From To From 1QJ 7 To 1c, / -7 Name and Address of Employer _J Nq Salary Reason for Position I Leaving /�J:1�Fl LG�cor��sJ'T (Give names of three persons not related to you, whom you have known one year) Name Address Phone Business Years Acquainted Do you have any physical limitations that preclude you from performing any work for which you being considered? Yes `X No Please Describe: In Case of Emergency Notify CNM+&IZA EOPS CH Ir'1^ ?>S � C OLD. JJ Name Address EOtN 5j t z3 Phone No. E �15I - OZ7`f "I certify that the facts contained in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and understand that, if employed, falsified statements on this appplication shall be grounds for dismissal. I authorize investigation of all statements contained herein and the references listed above to give you any and all information concerning my previous employment and any pertinent information they may have, personal or otherwise, and release all parties from all liability for any damage that may result from furnishings same to you. I understand and agree that, if hired, my employment is for no definite period and may, regardless of the date of payment of my wages and salary, be terminated at any time without any prior notice." - Date 1114 (�-I 10, / Signature 3Y f "T. 4 4351 Golden Meadow Court Eagan, MN 55123 612/454-0274 RESUME THOMAS R. JOACHIM rw3.O 4Uri-O ,O 12/14/83 to Present ,LALA+.\< ° 3_3; t 30 al�_rJ► 1 rrJ"-=-GjJ LT`( STu04 klks 9001N _M' _Ti_ U j j t 0- N .) 2/1/81 to 12/13/83 A-b\J Me7iN 0-Lce.5� -70 SEL A-V v F C 10/78 to 2/1/81 A,D0kQ GE M&N-r EDUCATION State of Minnesota Presently employed as Codes Administrator for Building Codes and Standards Division, duties include corresponding with local building officials, architects, and engineers on code interpretation and application, conducting seminars on code related items and authoring and editing articles for the State published Building Code Newsletter. City of Little Falls Worked as Building Official, Planning -Zoning Administrator for City of Little Falls, work involved building code compliance and enforcement for all types of construction and remodeling, Zoning Ordinance Compliance, Ex -Officio member and Secretary to Little Falls Planning Commission, Housing Inspector for HUD Rehab Program. City of Faribault Worked as Combination Inspector and Housing Inspector for the City of Faribault, inspecting new construction, remodeling, and working with Housing Re -Development Program. Owatonna High School - Graduated 1967 Faribault Area Vocational Technical School Faribault, MM 1967 - 1969 Courses: Technical Drafting I & II; Engineering Drafting; Applied Math; Pattern Development; Sheet Metal Drafting; Pipe Drafting; Electrical -Electronic Drafting; Structural Drafting; Architectural Drafting I & II; Production Drafting; Welding Procedures; Shop; Hydraulic & Pneumatic Tech; Strength of Materials; Machine Design I & II; Report Writing; Tool & Die Design; and Technical Illustration. 33 r THOMAS R. JOACHIM PAGE 2 PERSONAL Born: Appearance: Marital Status: Military Service: REFERENCES: Richard Brooks Director State of Minnesota Elroy Berdahl Section Chief State of Minnesota Thomas H. Schmidt Building Official Patrick W. Hentges City Administrator G. Leroy Engstrom County Engineer Itasca County 12/28/49 in Owatonna, MN Height - 5' 11" Weight - 200 lbs. Married - Three Children Served 7 1/2 years in Owatonna National Guard Unit. Rank at Discharge: Sergeant First Class Building Codes & Standards Division 408 Metro Square Building 7th & Robert Streets St. Paul, MN 55101 612/296-4639 Building Codes & Standards Division 408 Metro Square Building 7th & Robert Streets St. Paul, MN 55101 612/296-9991 City of Faribault 208 N.W. 1st Avenue Faribault, MN 55021 507/334-2222 City of Faribault 208 N.W. 1st Avenue Faribault, MN 55021 507/334-2222 Itasca County Courthouse Grand Rapids, MN 218/326-0595 3�( t `Iarch 3, 1987 Eagan Municipal Center Personnel Department 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55123 Dear Personnel Director: I wish to apply for the Chief Building Official position with the City of Eagan. I believe my experience as Assistant Building Inspector with the City of Faribault, Minnesota and Building Official/Planning-Zoning Administrator with the City of Little Falls, Minnesota has given me a good working knowledge of municipal building code enforcement. I believe my 3 years experience with the State of Minnesota Building Codes and Standards Division has given me an opportunity to expand my knowledge of building codes and improve my public speaking skills. My current position requires indirect supervision by providing assistance, interpretations, continuing education and guidance to building officials, building inspectors, fire marshals, other municipal officials, architects, engineers, state and federal agencies and the general public. I am certified by the State of Minnesota as a Building Official. I am also an International Conference of Building Officials (ICBG) Certified Building Inspector and Plans Examiner. I will be on vacation with my family from March 21, 1987 thru April 5, 1987. I have enclosed a resume. Thank you for your time, I am looking forward to your response. Yours truly, Thomas R. Jo6ehim 4351 Golden Meadow Court Eagan, MN 55123 TPJ/su Enclosure 36� 1261! /ut0RA 12/14/83 to Present 2/1/81 to 12/13/83 10/78 to 2/1/81 EDUCATION 4351 Golden Meadow Court Eagan, MN 55123 612/454-0274 RESLVE THa+7AS R. JOACHIM State of Minnesota Presently employed as Codes Administrator for Building Codes and Standards Division, duties include corresponding with local building officials, architects, and engineers on code interpretation and application, conducting seminars on code related items and authoring and editing articles for the State published Building Code Newsletter. Citv of Little Falls Worked as Building Official, Planning -Zoning Administrator for City of Little Falls, work involved building code compliance and enforcement for all types of construction and remodeling, Zoning Ordinance Compliance, Ex -Officio member and Secretary to Little Falls Planning Commission, Housing Inspector for HUD Rehab Program. Citv of Faribault Worked as Combination Inspector and Housing Inspector for the City of Faribault, inspecting new construction, remodeling, and working with Housing Re -Development Program. Owatonna High School - Graduated 1967 Faribault Area Vocational Technical School Faribault, MN 1967 - 1969 Courses: Technical Drafting I & II; Engineering Drafting; Applied Math; Pattern Development; Sheet Metal Drafting; Pipe Drafting; Electrical -Electronic Drafting; Structural Drafting; Architectural Drafting I & II; Production Drafting; Welding Procedures; Shop; Hydraulic & Pneumatic Tech; Strength of Materials; Machine Design I & II; Report Writing; Tool & Die Design; and Technical Illustration. 36 THOMAS R. JOACHIM PAGE 2 Born: 12/28/49 in Owatonna, MN Appearance: Height - 5' 11" Weight - 200 lbs. Marital Status: Married - Three Children Military Service: Served 7 1/2 years in Owatonna National Guard Unit. Rank at Discharge: Sergeant First Class REFERENCES: Richard Brooks Building Codes & Standards Division Director 408 Metro Square Building State of Minnesota 7th & Robert Streets St. Paul, MN 55101 612/296-4639 Elroy Berdahl Building Codes & Standards Division Section Chief 408 Metro Square Building State of Minnesota 7th & Robert Streets St. Paul, MN 55101 612/296-9991 Thomas H. Schmidt City of Faribault Building Official 208 N.W. 1st Avenue Faribault, MN 55021 507/334-2222 Patrick W. Hentges City of Faribault City Administrator 208 N.W. 1st Avenue Faribault, MN 55021 507/334-2222 G. Leroy Engstrom Itasca County Courthouse County Engineer Grand Rapids, MN Itasca County 218/326-0595 37 CITY OF EAGAN 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD P.O.BOX 21-189 EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55121 APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT (Pre -Employment Questionnaire) (An Equal Opportunity Employer) Date March 12, 1987_ ° ` 1i11 r'75 :`''7 ., 17r,* ° Social Security Name Reid, Douglas Michael Number 476-54-1846 Last First Middle Present Address 364.5 Pilot Knob Rd., Eauan, MN 55122 Street City State Zip Permanent Address 3645 Pilot Knob Rd. , Eagan, MN 55122 Street City State Zip Phone No. 612-454-1458 Are you 18 years or older? Yes X No Do not answer any of the questions in this framed area unless the employer has checked box preceding a question, thereby indicating that the information is required for a be fide occupational qualification, or dictated by national security laws, or is needed f other legally permissible reasons. Height feet inches Citizen of U.S. Yes No Weight lbs Date of Birth What Foreign Languages do you speak fluently? Read Write *The kge iscrimination in Employment Act of Igo'( prohibits discrimination on the Gas age with respect to individuals who are at least 40 but less than 70 years of age. EMBEDYMEB7TOrNES{IRMD Date You Salary Position Chief Bldg. Official Can Start Immediately Desired _ If So May We Inquire Are You Employed Now? Yes, City of Eagan of Your Present Employer Ever Applied to this Company Before? Where? When? Yes F' Ilk NAME AND LOCATIONNO OF SCHOOL OF YEARS ATTENDED DID YOU GRADUATE SUBJECTS STUDIED Grammar School Pilot Knob, Somerset, 53-58 Yes - lD High School St. Peter's Parochial Grass Jr. Hi., Sibley 59-60 61-65 Yes Hi., West St. Paul, MN College' Inver Hills Com. Col 75 -- Inver Grove Heights, MN Trade, Business or Correspondent�St_ School pls. Vocational 66-67 r,8_r,Q Yes _ . Patel . Vocational *The Age Discrimination in Empioyment Act of 19WI prohibits discrimination on the basis of age with respect to individuals who are at least 40 but less than 70 years of age. 3g Subjects of Special Study or Research Work Special Skills (If Applicable) 0 See Attached Resume' o• - ••• (List below last four employers, starting with last one first) Date Month & Year Name and Address of Employer Salary From 12/75 To Present y an Cit of Ea g From10/74 Don Christenson Bldg. Co. To 10 Froml2/73 10/74 Rauenhorst Corp. To From 9 6 7 To 1073 Don Christenson Bldg. Co. __L_ Reason for Position I Leaving sst. Blaq. f/F.M. /C. .. Ran out of work out of work out of work (Give names of three persons not related to you, whom you have known one year) _ ,....Do you have any physical limitations that preclude you from performing any work for which you being considered? Yes X No Please Describe: In Case of Emergency Notify Karen Reid Northwest Airlines at work 726-2247 Name Address Phone No. "I certify that the facts contained in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and understand that, if employed, falsified statements on this appplication shall be grounds for dismissal. I authorize investigation of all statements contained herein and the references listed above to give you any and all information concerning my previous employment and any pertinent information they may have, personal or otherwise, and release all parties from all liability for any damage that may result from furnishings same to you. I understand and agree that, if hired, my employment is for no definite period 'and may, regardless of the date of payment of my wages and salary, be terminated at any time without any prior notice." Date ignature 3`j DOUG REID 3645 PILOT KNOB ROAD EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55121 454-1458 TOM HEDGES 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122 Dear Mr. Hedges: I wish to apply for the position of Chief Building Official for the City of Eagan. This letter covers my employment application and resume for your consideration. I am applying for this position because I have enjoyed my work in the City of Eagan and its Protective Inspections Department and I want to make a positive career step within the organization. My exper°ience has been that the City of Eagan is an excellent organization and that its Chief Building Official faces many challenging and rewarding opportunities. I believe I have continued to improve and expand my abilities from my earliest training through my current responsibilities as Eagan's Acting Chief Building Official. I can bring to the position a working knowledge of the City and its construction industry. I believe I have the skills to supervise the Department and make a contribu- tion to the City's management team. Enclosed you will find a copy of my resume. I believe it shows a history of progressively greater skills and responsibility. A list of references familiar with my abilities is available upon request. I very much desire a personal interview to discuss my work experience and the qualities I can bring to this position. I may be reached either at work or my home at your convenience. I am always available if you have any questions or want me to expand on any items referenced here or in my resume. Thank you for this opportunity to apply for the position of Eagan's Chief Building Official. Sincerely yours, 06"r,j hie: Doug Reid 99 PRESENT EMPLOYER AND DUTIES: DOUGLAS M. REID 3645 PILOT KNOB ROAD EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122 (612) 454-1458 HOME (612) 454-8100 WORK ACTING CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL CITY OF EAGAN JANUARY 1987 - PRESENT In addition to regular duties listed below, responsible for operation of entire Protective Inspections Department, including management of construction, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, sign and contractual inspec- tors; fire marshal and civil defense functions; plan review and maintenance of government buildings. ASSISTANT CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL FIRE MARSHAL -CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR CITY OF EAGAN ASSISTANT CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL 1975 TO PRESENT Responsible to assist Chief Building Official with duties described above by: - Reviewing new residential, commercial, industrial, remodeling and addition plans; - Coordinating meetings with architects, developers, contractors, homeowners and City officials; - Issuing building and associated permits and Certifi- cates of Occupancy - Performing field inspections from footings through final inspection - Combination Inspector FIRE MARSHAL Perform same duties as above with emphasis on fire protection and fire prevention codes. Manage fire investigation to establish point of origin, cause and possible responsibility. CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR Prepare and maintain City Emergency Plan to insure continuity of protection and services in a potential disaster. Coordinate planning for aircraft, weather, fire and other emergencies with neighboring communities. Prepare and maintain emergency equipment including the Command Vehicle and early warning sirens. WORK EXPERIENCE CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR DON CHRISTENSON CONSTRUCTION CO. 1970 - 1975 OPUS CORPORATION 1972 - 1973 Scheduled and supervised 50 person work crew. In charge of on-site layout and management of coordinating supply materials and personnel. DOUGLAS M. REID PAGE TWO WORK EXPERIENCE (continued): JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER DON CHRISTENSON CONSTRUCTION CO. 1969 - 1970 Directed framing of commercial and residential construc- tion, working with a 3 to 10 person work crew. APPRENTICE CARPENTER DON CHRISTENSON CONSTRUCTION CO. MCGOUGH CONSTRUCTION ASHBACH CONSTRUCTION HAUENSTEIN & BURMEISTER INC. INDUSTRIAL STEEL CO. 1967 - 1969 1967 1966 1966 1965 Received initial training in structural, mechanical and miscellaneous carpentry skills in the building construction field, as it pertains to form concrete, highways, bridges, -interior offices, commercial buildings and home dwellings. EDUCATION MINNESOTA STATE CERTIFIED BUILDING OFFICIAL 1986 Received certification through the Building Code Division, Department of Administration of the State of Minnesota. CONTINUING EDUCATION IN BUILDING 1969 TO CONSTRUCTION PRESENT Inver Grove Heights Community College Dakota County Area Vocational Technical Institute Hennepin County Community College APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING 1969 GRADUATE Received apprenticeship training while employed in the industry from 1965-1969, Twin Cities Carpenter's Council WEST ST PAUL SIBLEY HIGH SCHOOL 1965 GRADUATE COMMUNITY North Star Chapter/Int'l Chapter of Building Officials SERVICE Intl Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) Minnesota Chapter IAAI National Fire Protection Association Minnesota State Fire Chiefs' Association Eagan Volunteer Fire Department (Held various lead positions: Member of the Executive Board, Lead Captain, Captain, Station Captain, Trustee of Relief Association, Chairman of Planning Committee Cromwell Sno-Gophers, Friends of Eagan Library, Former Member of Eagan Lions Chapter REFERENCES Furnished Upon Request c` April 1, 1987 CITY OF EAGAN PERSONNEL DEPT 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD EAGAN, MN 55121 I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation for the consideration you have given me in the Chief Building Official interview process. If you have any additional questions or desire additional information, I am available at your convenience. Again, thank -you for considering me for this position. Sincerely, �zL�Q k e �/ Doug Reid DR/js ,�,5 I . 7 EAGAN - MENDOTA HEIGHTS CORRIDOR DEFINITION The Eagan - Mendota Heights Corridor is an outgrowth of effective community planning and the expressed intent of the MAC and FAA to concentrate the greatest proportion of the air traffic where noise compatible land use can absorb it. The corridor is, by all assertions, the heart of the preferential runway system. Even as air traffic has exceeded the capacity of the traditional PRS configuration, the existence of the corridor has allowed the largest proportion of departures and arrivals to occur away from more densely populated airport neighbors. However, the same increase in traffic has taxed the ability of the corridor to effectively serve this function. HISTORICAL The development of the corridor occurred over the years by a CONTEXT combination of cooperation and confrontation. For many years, areas of both Eagan and Mendota Heights were planned and zoned for commercial and industrial uses. This was as much for safety as for noise reasons. In the early 1970's, when the preferential runway system was devised, it took advantage of the land use and open space southeast of the airport to help alleviate the noise crisis in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Because the PRS addressed only the direction of aircraft from the airport without specific parameters, the traditional neighborhoods adjacent to the Eagan - Mendota Heights Corridor received as much noise as the corridor did. Eagan asserted that aircraft traffic patterns should be modified to keep the worst of the noise in the compatible corridor. In an attempt to accommodate this request, MAC and the FAA established a procedure in 1972 under which aircraft would stay on or north of the extended runway centerline for a distance of three miles from the runway end. The procedure was a significant first step in the evolution of the corridor, but less than a year later the issue was brought before MASAC when Eagan asserted that practical application of the procedure failed to mitigate noise or reduce overflights of adjacent neighborhoods and, therefore, was inadequate accommodation for the disproportionate level of traffic focused on the area by the PRS. Bear in mind that Eagan wasprepared to accept the premise of the PRS if its logical extension was the optimal use of the compatible area provided. CORRIDOR In an effort to protect the preferential runway system from a ACCOMMODATION legal challenge, the FAA, MAC, APA and major airlines met to consider further modifications of the departure procedure. It was determined that a five degree left turn on take -off would better utilize the corridor and the procedure was so modified. On the basis of this accommodation, Eagan rejoined MASAC and abandoned any challenge of the PRS. This modification recognized that the orientation of the noise 71W, compatible corridor was north of runway centerline, where the land use remains today. Between 1973 and 1977, two significant events occurred. Runway 29R/11L was upgraded and extended to handle turboject traffic. At the same time, the departure procedure was further modified such that aircraft departing both runways to the southeast were issued headings ten to eleven degrees north of runway centerline. Three issues are significant to further discussion of the corridor. First, these changes occurred when the PRS placed landings principally on the 29 Runways and the departures on Runway 22, thus reducing departure impact in the corridor. Second, traffic levels were sufficiently low that nose to tail departures could occur and little if any diverging separation was necessary. Third, the magnetic headings of the airport runways are five to six degrees greater than their designations. Therefore, the actual orientation of the parallel runways is roughly 116 degrees and the standard departure headings were 105 degrees. Over the next ten years, corridor neighbors and their respective cities developed certain expectations based upon these headings. SPECIFIC In the late 1970's, around the time of airline deregulation, ASSUMPTIONS but prior to the industry's significant expansion, two studies were undertaken which solidified these expectations. MAC developed its Noise Abatement Operations Plan which evaluated existing noise abatement measures by comparing impacts with and without each measure in place. The study focused on a 1977 base case and was completed in 1981. At about the same time, the Metropolitan Council and Metropolitan Airports Commission cooperated in the Noise Map Project to define long term land use compatibility standards for the Aviation Chapter of the Metropolitan Development Guide. The project which was completed in 1983, was designed to define differential policy standards for noise impacted development. As a part of the Metropolitan Development Investment Framework, the noise map's policy contours largely define the character of development, particularly in the corridor area of Eagan and Mendota Heights. The fundamental assumption of both studies was that 105 degree headings would be the dominant departure routes southeast of the airport. In addition, both were predicated on the belief that productive land use control measures or the use of existent compatible land use must complement source noise reduction. Although the MAC plan used an Ldn descriptor and the MC -MAC study used an Leq, both resulted in contours which coincided with the compatible land use in the corridor fairly equitably. While neither Eagan nor Mendota Heights were completely free of noise, the worst of the impact was focused at its middle and its overlap into residential areas was similar in level and scope. FAA AND MAC The assumptions of both studies were formulated or approved RESPONSIBILITY by the FAA and MAC, either directly or cooperatively with other agencies. Essentially, the corridor headings assumed in both formed the basis',for virtually all land use decisions ■ I , $ through the study period and in its aftermath. With the implementation of the Aviation Chapter in 1983, cities affected by aircraft noise were expected to modify their comprehensive plans to comply with the standards of the policy contours. CITY The City of Eagan, through its comprehensive planning COMPLIANCE process, is essentially completely compliant with the standards of the policy contours. Where current land use is not compliant, its long term designation has been changed to compatible uses consistent with surrounding uses. The City of Eagan, and I believe City of Mendota Heights to a great extent, has modified its planning to be consistent with the expectations provided them by the MAC and FAA. The cities have provided as much compatible area as they were told was needed. If the airport needs to modify its expectations, as it obviously must, it should engage the cities in a discussion of how best to do that. EFFECTS OF The post -deregulation growth in air traffic eroded these DEREGULATION assumptions, however, much as it has all around the airport. As traffic increased, it became increasingly necessary to utilize diverging separation between parallel or successive departures. The need to maintain at least fifteen degrees separation between increasingly greater numbers of aircraft resulted in noise impacts beyond those anticipated in either of the anlayses described above. Even before the studies were complete, FAA procedure provided for diverging separation to the north of the 105 degree heading. Despite its presence in the operational order, the relative infrequency of its use apparently resulted in its lack of consideration by the FAA or MAC in the cited studies. This 90 degree heading when flown from runway 11L resulted in direct overflights of Mendota Heights neighborhoods. COMMUNITY On at least two occasions, the increasing frequency of these RESPONSE overflights resulted in complaints from Mendota Heights to MAC or MASAC. In both cases, the proposed solution was to minimize the use of such headings through controller awareness. In the latter case, occurring in 1984, MASAC also supported internal changes by the FAA which allowed the removal of the restricted flight area from a neighborhood in Eagan and the adjustment of "headings on take -offs to make more consistent ground tracks keeping aircraft within the departure corridor." The latter language resulted in some disagreement on the part of participants as to its precise meaning. Eagan's representative, like others, believed the language to refer to the adjustment of departure headings to account for the wind, thereby approximating the ground tracks of the traditional corridor assumptions. This practice is still followed by FAA personnel who periodically track departing aircraft and adjust headings into the wind to maintain a desired track. ow 3 PAROCHIAL Unfortunately, parochial interests may taint this discussion. INTERESTS Absent adequate study of the impacts of the broader corridor procedure, residents on each side of the corridor have assumed that their increased aggravation is the fault of the other. Meanwhile interests in South Minneapolis have asserted that any constraints southeast of the airport create a bottleneck which sends more traffic to the northwest. This rhetoric must be faced, challenged and exploded. As to relative fault by corridor neighbors, each is operating under the assumptions it was given by the FAA and MAC via the Metropolitan Council. Unfortunately, the FAA and MAC have done little to abate the finger pointing. When the FAA has undertaken to widen the operational area to 25 degrees to provide 15 degree separations, clearly there is room for improvement to the benefit of both sides. Adequate study of a package of assumptions which will focus the worst of the impact where it can be absorbed best is essential. As to constraints on capacity, full parallel departure capacity exists any time fifteen degrees or more of airspace is available. The Cities of Eagan and, again I assume, Mendota Heights are willing to jointly study means of defining sufficient airspace within the compatible area. This does not mean that flying within an area so defined is as easy as fanning, but requiring controllers to perform feasibile though more demanding work is the responsibility of FAA management. South Minneapolis would still receive parallel departures when there is too great a tailwind component for southeast departures, when weather requires the use of both ILS approaches on the 29 runways, and when peak level arrivals would generate greater noise impacts than would smaller number of departures. In an area with prevailing west winds a departure pattern to the southeast cannot be underutilized when it accounts for 57 percent of all departures. PROPOSED What does Eagan propose? It is not the intent of the City to RESOLUTION recapture the noise environment of the past. However,`the noise environment of the past was based on focusing the worst of the impact equitably between the two Cities, as the Metropolitan Council contours do, and a modification of flight tracks accomplish that. To attempt to resolve this issue, the City of Eagan suggests: 1. Adequate Analysis - The City has proposed in the past and continues to propose that differential analysis of several packages of flight tracks with varying concentrations along each track be studied to define a feasible combination of headings providing at least 15 degrees separation which places the worst of the noise impact equitably between the two communities. The Part 150 process affords an excellent opportunity to address this matter through both its land use and operations portions. The current Part 150 corridor element merely describes the present situation in detail without examining any mitigative strategies. 6 2. Ongoing Enforcement - Because human nature seeks the path of least resistance, any resolution of this issue will depend upon adequate management to insure that South Minneapolis receives no more than its operationally dictated volume of traffic and that operational parameters defined through analysis be followed. 3. Onaoin!j•Environmental Assessment - Airport neighbors have become accutely aware of the dynamic nature of the airline industry. However, when changes must occur, environmental documentation should be automatic and preemptive, not grudgingly acknowledged after the fact. The FAA should not presume to go from the equivalent of a two way road to a superhighway without public process and the direct involvement of the cities and citizens effected. 4. Consistent Communication - It is difficult to adequately develop citizen expectations when procedures or assumptions are changed without adequate, direct communication with the City and its responsible authorities. If we are informed, we can keep citizens informed. If we are not informed and the story changes, citizen complaints against the airport are appropriate and inevitable. 5. Traditional Assumptions When Appropriate - Groundtracks corresponding with the 105 degree heading are still the best noise abatement configuration during late night and off peak operations. The current operational order still requires them when diverging separation is not in use. Noise impacts and overflights outside of the corridor without apparent reason create the most vehement of noise complaints. CONCLUSION In sum, changes have been undertaken which modify substantially the land use assumptions Eagan and Mendota Heights must follow. However, these changes were undertaken without public process. No effort was made to study its impact or consider its relative equity. Because the general area was compatible, the rights of those on either side were overlooked. It is unfair to penalize an area's residents because its governments have acted responsibly. The point of this position paper is not to protect Eagan or Mendota Heights citizens to the detriment of others. Nor is it to secure a noise free environment. No airport neighbor can expect that. However, they should be directly involved in a meaningful way with decisions which affect them. The point of this paper is to elicit an adequate, substantive study of the optimal use of the corridor as a full parallel capacity airway in an appropriate forum. Optimal use meaning that which equitably centers on the middle of the noise compatible area. Eagan and Mendota Heights have accepted a regional responsiblity. The airport has an obligation to cooperate with the Cities to mitigate the adverse consequences of that responsibility. me: i �<< I? A � H kUGE, EIDE & KELLER, P. A. ATTORNEYS AT LAIN WATER VIEW OFFICE TOWER, SUITE 303 1200 YANKEE DOODLE ROAD EAGAN. MINNESOTA 55123 PAUL H. HAUGE AREA CODE 612 KEVIN W. EIDE TELEPHONE 456.9000 DAVID G. KELLER 454.4224 LORI M. BELLIN DEBRA E.SCHMIDT April 7, 1987 Thomas Hedges Eagan City Administrator 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55121 RE: Federal Land Company vs. Cedar Cliff Partnership, City of Eagan, et al Dear Tom: A Summons and Amended Complaint and Petition for Writ of Mandamus was received by the City in the above -entitled action, approximately April 2, 1987. The method of service now commonly used in civil actions is to send a copy of the Summons and Complaint to the Defendant and ask them to acknowledge service, rather than actual personal service. I forwarded a Notice and Acknowledgment of Service to Robert Bell, the attorney for Federal Land Company dated April 7, 1987, which is the effective date for service upon the City. I would make the following comments concerning this action: 1. The 20 day answering period begins on April 7, and expires on approximately April 27. 2. I have forwarded a copy of the Summons and Complaint to the Minnesota League of Cities Insurance Trust and requested that the insurance trust assume the defense on behalf of the City. There are seven parts to the prayer for relief with only the 7th prayer effecting the City. It is a claim for damages in excess of $50,000.00 or alleged inverse condemnation, and also alleges a trespass action, which is somewhat different from an inverse condemnation. In addition, the Plaintiff has asked for an alternative for Writ of Mandamus to direct the City to commence condemnation and pay compensation for an alleged taking. I would expect the insurance trust will deny coverage because there is a clear provision in the January 1, 1987 endorsement that excludes inverse condemnation. However, this is an area of some debate and I do not feel that the City ought to arbitrarily accept the insurance trust's position, if it takes that stand. 157 Mr. Thomas Hedges April 7, 1987 Page 2 3. Of the 7 prayers for relielf, 6 apply to Cedar Cliff Partnership which consists of John Flanagan, Jim Durning, Loren Spande and M. G. Astleford. I have sent a letter to the three partners who I believe are the only three in circulation, tendering defense on behalf of the City to Cedar Cliff Partnership also. It should be the City's position that Cedar Cliff Partnership caused any alleged damage and they should assume the defense and also any liability. I expect that they will deny this, claiming that the City also is diverting water into the pond and that the City Council did not proceed with a storm sewer outlet project, and therefore, the City has a responsibility. 4. If Cedar Cliff Partnership does not accept the defense, it may be that the City should cross-claim against Cedar Cliff Partnership, claiming that it is the responsible party. 5. There are several aspects to the Complaint as follows: a. The claim is that Cedar Cliff Partnership caused substantial amount of fill or grading to be deposited in and around the ponding area, causing damage to the pond, with several claims for damage. b. In addition, there is a request for declaratory judgment that Cedar Cliff would not be allowed to receive damages from Federal Land Company for any alleged damage to the Cedar Cliff parking lot. I will keep you posted on the status of the replies from Eagan's insurance carrier and the Cedar Cliff Partnership. I will expect that it will be necessary for the City to enter an Answer within the 20 day or an extended period of time. Vary—truly yours, HAUGF, EIDE & KLLER, P.A. r / 16, Paul H. Hauge PHH:ras cc: E. J. VanOverbeke girtity of eaga 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD, P.O. BOX 21199 BEA BLOMQUIST EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55121 Mayor PHONE: (612) 454-8100 THOMAS EGAN JAMES A. SMITH VIC ELLISON THEODORE WACHTER Coundl Members THOMAS HEDGES April 9, 1987 City Administrator EUGENE VAN OVERBEKE City Clerk Re: Blackhawk Plaza Project Dear Resident: At the April 7, 1987, City Council meeting, the Council directed City staff to set up a neighborhood meeting to discuss the Blackhawk Plaza project in an informal manner. The issues discussed will be forwarded to the Council prior to the April 21, 1987, City Council meeting where this item will receive formal action. Please note that the improved Blackhawk Road design has not been finalized yet and will not be prior to April 21. The neighborhood meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 1987, at 4:30 p.m., at the Eagan Municipal Center Council Chambers. Sincerely, Jim Sturm Planning Department THE LONE OAK TREE. .THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY $ HAUGE, EIDE & KELLER, P. A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW WATER VIEW OFFICE TOWER, SUITE 303 1200 YANKEE DOODLE ROAD EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55123 PAUL H. HAUGE KEVIN W. EIDE DAVID G. KELLER LORI M. BELLIN DEBRA E. SCHMIDT Mr. Tom Hedges City Administrator City of Eagan 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55121 RE: Excavation/Nuisance Complaint Dear Tom: March 31, 1987 Issue. AREA CODE 612 TELEPHONE 456-9000 454.4224 The City Council, at its meeting on March 3, 1987, directed the staff to inquire into methods that could be utilized by the City to correct the nuisance and complete the .cleanup of the Bieter Company property at the northeast intersection of I35E and Diffley Road. Excavation Permit Number 21194 was issued to the owners of the property and, it is my understanding that the City Council, at its meeting on February 3, 1987, requested the owners who were present at the meeting to comply with the City's demand that the excavation ordinance be properly complied with. A letter was sent to Ron Cornwell of the Bieter Company on February 9, 1987 asking that the grading permit be renewed for 1987 until work is complete and inspected by the City Engineering Division. In addition, at the March 3 meeting, the City Council directed the staff to contact the Dakota County Soil and Conservation Service for a proposal to correct the grading and erosion problems that exist on the property. Ouestion_ After a private property owner fails to correct grading/erosion problems on its property according to the City's Erosion/Excavation Ordinance required by the excavation permit, may the City correct these problems and charge the costs to the owner? Analysis. There are several statutes that deal with abatement of nuisances and correction of defects, however, there is no clear direction in the Minnesota Statutes. Some of the areas that generally treat the issue are as follows: 63/ Mr. Tom Hedges March 31, 1987 Page Two 1. Chapter 561 deals with the methods of remedy available including injunction, damages or a combination of both for abating nuisances and trespasses. There does not appear to be any provision for a city billing specific property for abatement of nuisances under that chapter, however. 2. M.S. 412.221, Subd. 23 provides that a city council may abate/prevent nuisances through ordinances. 3. M.S. 429.021, Subd. 1(8) allows a city council to abate nuisances in draining swamps, marshes and ponds on public or private property and to fill the same. This is a special section to the local improvements statute that allows assessments to be levied. There should initially be a clear finding of a nuisance prior to determination to proceed under that section. If it is determined that there is a nuisance, the City could proceed with a public hearing under section 429 and by findings of fact and conclusions, determine whether such nuisance exists and if so proceed through the special assessment process. 4. Eagan City Code Section 4.30, Excavations and Fills, provides for the issuance of an excavation permit subject to compliance with the ordinance. a. It provides that a petitioner should pay for all reasonable costs incurred by the City for review and inspection and also spells out in detail the regulations covering restoration of the property. The restoration shall be accomplished according to an approved plan and time schedule and requires a surety bond to be posted conditioned upon complying with all the requirements of the code and a performance bond running to the City at a minimum of $500.00 for each acre, conditioned to pay the City the costs and expenses of restoration. b. In addition, Subd. 10 provides that a conditional use permit shall be required for all excavation or fill permits required under that section in all areas zoned other than commercial industrial. C. The violations include an injunction from further work under the permit, revocation of the permit and citation for violation of the ordinance. 4. M.S. 471.92, entitled Dangerous Excavations, Maintenance and Abandonment, allows a governing body to regulate abandonment of open areas and the City can set out penalties. However, there is no specific provision for the City billing the owner of the property for such cleanup work. '5 Mr. Tom Hedges March 31, 1987 Page Three 5. Under M.S. 463.25, if an excavation for building purposes is left open for more than six months without proceeding with the erection of a building or, if any excavation or basement is not filled to grade or otherwise protected after a building is destroyed, demolished or removed, a governing body may order the excavation to be filled and the costs shall be charged against the real estate provided under M.S. 463.21. This section appears to deal only with excavation for building purposes and does not specifically treat the situation at hand. 6. Eagan City Code Section 10.21 deals with the removal of weeds and grass, public health or safety hazards and treating or removing insect infested or diseased trees. If the owner fails to comply with the City's directives, the City may proceed to correct the defect and levy a special assessment against the affected property. This provision does not specifically deal with excavations however, unless there are public health or safety hazards that exist. Conclusion. 1. The Eagan Ordinance 10.21, does allow the City to complete work and charge the owner if the issue is one that is determined to be a public health or safety hazard and then the City may also assess the affected property. 2. Code Section 4.30, Excavations and Fills, does provide for some remedy including potentially collecting on a performance bond but it would be advisable to make certain that the bond has been posted and is current and that the bonding company will honor the demand of the City. Certainly, a property owner could, under the right circumstances, be cited with violations of the ordinance for non-compliance. M.S. 429.101, Subd. 1(c) deals with the removal and elimination of public health or safety hazards under sections 463.15 to 463.26. 3. A close investigation of the property and the circumstances should take place and if assessments are intended to be potentially levied, the public hearing process should be followed. PHH:jjm Ver truly yours, EIDE & KILLER, P Hauge P. A. Thorson- Co. 5200 Willson Road • Suite 201 - Minneapolis, Minnesota 55424 Telephone: (612) 927-7796 April 9, 1987 Mr. Tom Colbert, City Engineer City of Eagan 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122 RE: Bieter Co. 35-E and Diffley Road Dear Tom: I know there has been some concern regarding the appearance and possible erosion of our site at 35-E and Diffley Road. I met the excavating contractor at the site today to make arrangements for "cleaning it up", spreading black dirt and seeding. He will begin as soon as load limits are removed so he can bring in the necessary equipment. With normal -winter snowfall, the snow cover would just now be disappearing. Unfortunately the site was pretty well exposed most of the winter. Please call if you have questions. Very truly yours, Ronald G. Cornwell RGC/rg Copy: Tom Hedges Dale Runkle Chuck Hall ,,/B ea Bloomquist ner a c G;. .[ d As _tion of Homeduilders - .;umber—ivlinneapchs Home Builders Association—Minnesota Ap=rtment Association 1;nnes_ta L1_bil•, ; gine A::.ci-non—Minnesota Housing Instit'!rP—Licensed Real Estate Broker— Reaistered Profession,, Engineer