09/14/1998 - City Council Regular (2)EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MfNUTES. SEPTEMBER 14, 1998
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
::,Iagan, Minnesota
'::September 14,1998
A regular meeting of the EaganM7 esday, September 14, 1998 at 6:30 p.m.
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...... 't6uncilmembers Wachter, Awada, Masini and
at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were 'y'o' r' g&
Blomquist Also present were city Admirdi#ator Tom Hedges, Senior Planner Mike Ridley, City Engineer
Russ Matthys, and City Attorney Jim SheI46iti
AGENDA
City Administrator Hedges noted that the City Council would need to schedule a Special City
Council meeting for the purpose of revievl.lf'-
.. % the req!.4ning budgets. He stated that a petition had been
received in regard to the even/ odd year elktion issiti:ind said the matter could be discussed under
Department Head Business.
Councilmember Blomquist move4,.�,C sp¢e_c:kt **er seconded a motion to approve the
agenda as presented. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 1, 1998 REGULAR MEETING
Councilmember Blomquist moved, Councilmember Wachter seconded a motion to approve the
minutes as presented. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
MINUTES OF THE ST'��;:�::4:9:9--8 SPECIAL MEETING
Councilmember Awada moved, Couqq*
Aman Wachter seconded a motion to approve the minutes
as presented Aye: 5 Nay: 0
MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 25,1999 eECIAL MEETING
Councilmember Wachter moved, Councilmember Awada seconded a motion to approve the minutes
as presented. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
DEPARTMENT HEA,I?..DLISINESS
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City Administrator Hedges prov - kW -:7 an ovgFview on this item,
Councilmember Wachter moved ;P.."061,"�ia seconded a motion to adopt the
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recommended names by the Historical Society for Eagan lakes'and
a . nd ponds which are currently only identified
by number. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 (Mayor Egan and Councilmember Masin opposed changing the name of LP 26
from Fitz to Reinke Lake)
EVENj.PPR:YW,fETITION
City Administrator Hedges providW:An overviesv'&y.*is item. City Attorney Sheldon reviewed the
responses given by Mr. Mansky of the Set"r)- of States OffirE in regard to questions pertaining to the
petition. He noted that according to the-..Sttretary of States 01§f:e the question cannot be put on the
November 3, 1998 ballot because the req pg;.Qf '."res were not submitted on the petition 60
days prior to the General Election.
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Councilmember Masin asked abou;;*e subsequent steps that need to be taken if enough signatures
are received on the'petition. City Attorney $Mldon stated that the matter will be brought back
to the Council at the October 6 or 20 City Cou0i;A."mRetin& (or. the Council to address. Mayor Egan noted that
quest
i,410 issue of whether more than one dq}.'. ";b7yetl:Ajt.petitions still needs to be addressed in
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addition to a number of other questions. ""' �"""� ""•' • �'
Councilmember Blomquist said tw..- was her understanding that over 3,000 signatures have been
received to date. Finance Director/City Clerk VanOverbeke stated that 3,012 names have been received as of
noon today but they have not been checked for duplication. Mayor Egan stated that it needs to be
determined whether the names on the petition can be printed or if only a signature is valid. He asked if there
is much case law on this subject. City Attomey Sheldon indicated that not much information is available.
City Administrator Hedges asked:O City AikDrney to explain the timeframe in which a petition
must be filed with the City following enact;tt of tlye prdinance changing from even to odd year elections
City Attorney Sheldon stated that a petitiovrenvrust bebkeived within 180 days of the publication of the
ordinance changing the election from evertlR p¢d ., fi•;:?.::::;:;:.:•:•:.;:
Councilmember Blomquist said that the public should be informed as to when this issue will be on
the City Council agenda. She thanked everyone who signed the petition. Finance Director/City Clerk
VanOverbeke stated that verification of the names may take some time.
Councilmember Blomquist moved, Councilmember Masin seconded a motion to schedule the
even/odd year petition on the October 20, 1998 Cf Caa—kp l W':'0i'ang agenda. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Councilmember Masin commenter gjiie'Employ{e Recognition Picnic that was held on September
10. She mentioned that a police officer was recognized fof-30 years of service to the City. She suggested that
the employee be invited to attend the next Cityfilctjdt¢ySeting to provide an opportunity for the Police
Chief to officially recognize him She also commented 'oiklhe.Special awards that were given to other
employees in recognition of their special contributions and'suggtisted that their names be placed on the
government channel on cable
Councilmember Awada commended Director of Parks and Recreation Vraa on the ceremony
celebrating the grand opening of the second sheet of ice and the groundbreaking of the Aquatic Facility
Councihnember Masm inquired a.1*PAt is i r ipi pefj ss of election signs being placed on public
property near the Municipal Center Buil' Finaripti'iitector/City Clerk VanOverbeke stated that the
Council's earlier action to change the elec86n sign pdY did not affect the placement of signs on public
property. He added that campaign signst7fttnot ber}ited within 100 feet of a polling place on elation da}'
Councilmember Masin said she is concerjj:withthi:QlacemeRt•of signs near public buildings She noted
that in the City of Burnsville eight public Uilt3 .5. ;i.:tievi + Wd as acceptable locations where campaign
signs may be placed
Councilmember Masin moved, Councilmember Blomquist seconded a motion to consider an
ordinance that would restrict election signs on certain public properties. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
In regard to Item R, Contract 98-I0,'approve Change'QD der M1, Thomas Lake Outlet Control (Utilih
Improvement), Councilmember Wachter -:eked about the puretlhe of this improvement and if the level of the
lake will be changed. City Engineer Maoi istated.tWt 44.4EoOtion will remain the same. He added that
the City did receive DNR approval fortht}q"gatetc6ttl:#Ctther added that the purpose for this
improvement ti to try and shorten the time"'tales ko move wafer through the lake and to reduce flooding of
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property on the east side of the lake and also upstream. Councilmember Blomquist said she wants to ensure
that the homes on the east side do not continue to get flooded. Matthys stated that this is one of many
solutions to address that problem
A. Personnel Items
Item 1 It was recommended to approve the 2iiiY}ig'iif iCtdtititgaii as the Aquatic Facility Manager.
Item 2. It was recommended to approve t4 Airing of Jill Gilbertson as a Clerical Technician III in the Police
Department.
Item 3. It was recommended to approve the hiring of a person to be recommended as a Dispatcher in the
Police Department, contingent upon successful completion of the psychological examination
Item 4. It was recommended to approve tl*t&mg odAbn Hall as a seasonal Park Maintenance Worker.
Item 5. It was recommended to approve t itzing o Radley Champlin as part-time seasonal Basketball
Scorekeeper
Item 6. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Ken Freeman as a part-time seasonal Football Official
and of Holly Confer as a part-time seasonal Football Field Assistant.
Item 7. It was recommended to approve filling the Program and Events Supervisor position in 1998.
Item 8. It was recommended to approve the
B. Exempt Permit, Blue Cross Blue Shield;:
recommended to approve an exemption ffi
Minnesota to conduct raffles on September
Lee, Accounts Payable Clerk.
on September 19 & 25. 1998 It was
tblmg requirement for Blue Cross Blue Shield of
t 3535 Blue Cross Road.
C Renewal, Amusement Device License for American Amtiseaieht dba Italian Pie Shoppe It was
recommended to approve an amusement device license renewal for American Amusement, dba Italina Pie
Shoppe
D. Enea¢ement Letter for auditing services, Kern, DeWenter, Viere Ltd for year ending December 37 1998
It was recommended to approve the engagem.e JRtter with,I(V!M, DeWenter, Viere, Ltd. to provide auditing
services for the year ending December 31, 19328::;:;;:;;.. ? :<
E. Award contract, winter trail maintenafic 'contracfi services It was recommended to receive the bids
for providing contractual services for theiWkiter Tr4-:Maintenance Program, award the contract to Kieger
Enterprises and authorize the Mayor and:Ctingcute.all related documents
r. rrotect bb8, approve plans, Lone Oak Road (Neil Armstr6ng Blvd to Lone Oak Drive) It was
recommended to receive the bids for providing contractual services for the Winter Trail Maintenance
Program, award the contract to Kieger Enterprises and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all
related documents.
G. Contract 98-16 approve Change Order Mf `}?ff>WliGf3Jands (Street & Utility. Improvements) It was
recommended to approve the resolution ac Rpting the plans ::the proposed improvement of Lone Oak
Road (County Road 26), from Neil Armstrtri{g Boulevard to Lobe Oak Drive and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute all related documedW:::
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H. Project 95 -DDD, acknowledge completion/ authorize City maintenance (Eagan Promenade) It was
recommended to acknowledge the completion of Contract 95 -DDD (Eagan Promenade - Streets and utilities)
and authorize perpetual City maintenance SI* to warranty provisions.
I. Proiect 97 -GG, acknowledge completion
It was recommended to acknowledge
Park No. 13 - Utilities) and authorize perp
J. Project 749, authorize feasibility report a
recommended to authorize the preparation
Frontage Road - Street Improvements).
K. Project 750, authorize feasibility repor
Frontage Rd ). It was recommended to a1
(Highway 55 6r Bluewater Road - Access
L. Final Subdivisi
97 -GG (Eagandale Center Industrial
bject to warranty provisions.
I Hwy. 55 South Frontage Road - Reconstruction). It was
a feasibility report for Project 749 (East Highway 55 South
the .preparation of a feasibility report for Project 750
rtioM:& New Frontage Road).
It
was recommended to approve the Final Platt4Rd: R menf.foc a 98,314 square foot office budding to be
located west of Pilot Knob Road and east ok3t; ".': 'Club in the NE iii of Section 4 and it was
recommended to approve the Fuel Subdivision (Eagan Woods Office Park 2^d Addition) consisting of one lot
and three outlots located west of Pilot Knob Road and east of Lost Spur Country Club in the NE Si of Section
4.
M. Final Plat, Hoffman Homes for Cliff Lake Shores
Plat for Cliff Lake Shores 2^d Addition located south
of Section 29.
N. Contract renewal. Lifeworks Services
contract renewal with Lifeworks Services
It was recommended to approve the Final
oad and west of I -35E to the SW quarter
ice. It was recommended to approve a
8/25/98 to 8/25/99 and authorize signature
O Permit renewal. Michael Krohck, to operate motorized gbffsirt It was recommended to approve a
permit renewal to operate a motorized golf cart on designated streets for Michael Krohck.
P Approve Change Order N4, Civic Arena It was recommended to approve Change Order M4 for the Civic
Arena, which include changes to accommodate high school team room Additional cost to the project is
$294.00 and the cost associated with the team 19ams is $6,191,00 for a total change order of $6,485 00.
Q. Approve change in on -sale beer licenskfiar onaTck> Larsen (Parkview Golf Course) to a Limited
Liability Corporation. It was recommenclA:to appro�(ickhange in on -sale beer license for Donald M. Larsen
(Parkview Golf Course) from sole proprie"hip to tjsmited liability corporation.
R. Contract 98 10, approve Change Ordei i� J;r gbi' ilt Control (Utility Improvement). It was
recommended to approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract'W'1U'(I Nomas Lake Outlet Control - Storm Sewer
Improvements) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents.
S Modification, Preliminary Planned Development, The Home Depot. It was recommended to approve a
change to the condition of the Preliminary PlactttRt}:.De fe#agment regarding the exterior building materials
for Home Depot
Councilmember Blomquist movedf"COuncilmember n seconded a motion to approve the consent
agenda Ave 5 Nay. 0
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROJECT 747, OAKVIEW CENTER
(HWY. 10:4 55 - SIGNAL REVISION)
Ci tyAdministrator Hedges provi
c wa:dttil'W- t9;ggi. item. He noted that it was necessary to
continue this item to the October 20, 1998
Mayor Egan opened the public he".g to anyone wishing to speak.
Councilmember Wachter moved, Councilmember Masin seconded a motion to continue Project 747
(Hwy. 149 and TH 55/0akview Center - Street/Signalization Improvements) to the October 20, 1998 City
Council meeting. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
PROJECT
EAGAN BUSIN
City Administrator Hedges pro,
report and noted that the developer and
!SSMENT HEARING
(STREET AND UTILITIES)
City Engineer Matthys gave a staff
ms to the final assessments
Mayor Egan opened the public hearing to anyone wishing to speak. There being no one, he turned
the discussion back to the Council
Councilmember Wachter moved, Councilmember Awad; seconded a motion to close the public
hearing and approve the final assessment roll for Proje.q:7.20_O*an Business Commons - Street and
Utilities) and authorize its certification to Dakgta£afstlf:SDYtollection. Aye: 5 Nay 0
PROJECT 688; FINAL ASS4PMENT HEARING
EAGANDALE CORPORA £'63!(Ult (STREET AND UTILITIES)
City Administrator Hedges provided an overview-diA:"' item. City Engineer Matthys gave a staff
report and noted that the developer and owner have waived any objections to the final assessments
Mayor Egan opened the pubhc hearing to anyone swishing to speak. There being no one, he turned
the discussion back to the Council.
Councilmember Malin moved, C9 - 4. ber•Airii p:seconded a motion to close the public
hearing and approve the final assessment T433 foi Pf.p ... •(Eagandale Corporate Center - Street and
Utilities) and authorize its certification to.ba(cota Co1p(i y for collection. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
VACATE DRAJlNAGE iRAii) UTILITY EASEMENTS
EAGANDALE:tj'sgR 1sT ADDITION
City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. City Engineer Matthys gave a staff
report.
Mayor Egan opened the public hearinptr�gttXnr�c_stishing to speak There being no one, he turned
the discussion back to the Council _ ......,.
Councilmember Wachter moved;0kincilmember A*}jQa seconded a motion to close the public
hearing and approve the vacation of puhk..easements within Fagandale Corporate Center and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute all relat{ d:oocuments Ay.e:: `:Nay, 0
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VACATE DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS
LOT 3, BLOCK 3, WESCOTT GARDENS
Councilmember Awada moved, CgH*ilmember Masin seconded a motion to reschedule the public
hearing for the vacation of a public easemeiifioithin Lot 3, Block 3, Wescott Gardens to the October 6, 1998
City Council meeting. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
VARIANCE,STEPHE 'F- TERLUND
report.
City Administrator Hedges provide* 'an overview on this item. Senior Planner Ridley gave a staff
Mayor Egan opened the public hearing to anyone wishing to speak.
Stephen Westerlund, applicant, std that h¢epntacted the management company for the Pines
Condominiums and requested access to thi�.t:proper4:ior construction purposes and received verbal
approval from them. He added that a natyiij bank 6&6ees separate his property from the condominiums
He noted that the garage was designed wilfi a back dlior to limit the need to walk on the condominium
property. He further noted that the six incZt ovef..itilti �tFSt4vat:Fbposed for the soffit has been eliminated
and it will now be flush with the side of
A resident of the Pines Condominiums stated that he was on the Board of Directors for the
Homeowners Association and said that the neighbors have been informed about this request but had little
information He said that new management recently took over at the Pines and the Board has not had an
opportunity to discuss this request.
Councilmember Masin moved, CounClibpt$ei' 11►1!itda seconded a motion to continue the five (5)
foot Variance to the required five (5) footicedsory structy setback from the side property line in a single
family zoning district for Lot 10, Block 3, Hill 8x0ikCs to'$te October 6, 1998 City Council meeting. Aye: 5
Nay 0
Councilmember Awada stated that the Council has ne4*i granted a zero setback variance and added
that the soffit should not overhang onto the Pines' property.
VACATE DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS
LOT 10, BLOCK 3, HILLTOP ESTATES
Councilmember Awada moved, C ba.W..'ur seconded a motion to continue the pubbc
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hearing for the vacation of a public easem vithin'l�fop Estates to the October 6, 1998 City Council
meeting Aye. 5 Na}': 0
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REVIEW COMMENTS ON AUAR DOCUMENT
GRAND OAK BUSINESS PARK
City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. City Engineer Matthys gave a staff
report. He discussed the mitigation plan and: tife:itM*t))it![ity for the identified improvements
Jennie Ross, representing SRF CokWhng Group, stiWahat the public comments that were received
have been summarized and responses are tieing prepared for'flClusion in the final document She further
discussed the mitigation plan and added;Qipt Council comme*?should be received before September 25.
Councilmember Mersin commentpQ t m
s ( t3fif plioironental and water quality impacts that
will occur as a result of proposed development in this area and asked if the Advisory Parks Commission has
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reviewed the AUAR. City Engineer Matthys stated that the water quality issues had been addressed by
Water Resources Coordinator Brasch Ms Ross said that mitigation measures have been identified by
Brasch City Administrator Hedges addedAptat he could check with Director of Parks and Recreation VTaa to
see if the AUAR fits the criteria for review:�Ihe APrC. Councilmember Wachter stated that staff review
from the Parks Department may be suffici6t:
Councilmember Awada and May*;'!' #g about the cost to the City to implement
the identified improvements.
Direction was provided to staff to:Mease and distribute the final AUAR Document.
CERTIFICATION.,
.Of PRELIMINARY 1999 PROPERTY TAX,
APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY 1999 4W.NERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET,
APPROVAL OF TRUTH-IN-TAXATION:IiEARIkC DATES AND CHANGE DECEMBER 1, 1"8 CITY
COUNCIL WFTIN4T-
.0 NOVEMBER 30, 1"8
City Administrator Hedges provkW4jit:&AttvW.W-m4n$* item. Councilmember Wachter expressed
his displeasure with the City having to conbHIKte16:&M*46'�Y ibes. Councilmember Blomquist concurred
and added that she would like to see the Council tighten the budget more next year. Mayor Egan stated that
the Council is always thinking of ways to save money and present a lean budget.
Councilmember Wachter moved, CouncilmemberMaLsin * seconded a motion to approve the
preliminary 1999 property tax levy as follows
City Operations 533,4%,602
MVTA Opt-Ou t Transit :-:3,978,435
Cedarvale Special Services 12,000
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
CounciLmember Wachter moved, Councilmember Awada seconded a motion to approve the
preliminary 1999 General Fund Operating Budget balanced at $17,241,600. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Councilmember Awada moved, Councilmember Masin seconded a motion to approve the Truth -in -
Taxation hearing dates and to reschedule ft� . Ur
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1. Initial Hearing - Mondok; NoverofW' 30, 1998
2. Continuation Hearing:..-,Tuesday,tiecember 15, 1998
3. Regular City Council itiri*Lng of.Wember 1, 1998 is rescheduled to Monday,
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November30,1998
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
AGREEMENT WITH DAKOTA COUNTY FOR THE PURCHASE, USE &
MAINTENANCE OF ELE."RONIC VOTING SYSTEM
Councilmember Wachter moved,.lgsslicdinenibetAgda seconded a motion to approve the
agreement with Dakota County for the ppk6kase, use & maujTditance of electronic voting system Aye
Nay: 0
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COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN AMENDMENT -NEW ULM ENTERPRISES
City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Senior Planner Ridley gave a staff
report
Jerry Dannheim, New Ulm Enter styes, sEibGd thq>f:... }wve addressed all the concerns raised at the
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APC meeting except for the parking on theGR4rG# to tltR¢fifh.
Tom Torgerson, Torgerson Properdcf: provided background information regarding their business
relationship with New Ulm Enterprises. '
Emmett Erpelding, New Ulm Enterprises, addressed the issues that were raised at the APC meeting
and added that the closest residential property is one block away from the proposed hotel. He stated that the
neighboring businesses support this projegppd added that this extended stay hotel is a great transition
project and he likened it to an apartment O(Wlex. HZ -discussed the demand for this type of lodging and the
real estate taxes that will be generated
Randy Hedlund, one of the property owpers;`ei pressed his support for this project.
Councilmember Masin stated that tfil3 i# abe'eiitifiiitt1316Ing but she added that she is concerned
about the opposition expressed by some of the neighbors and further added that they are not happy with the
hotels that are already in the area. Mayor Egan said that he found it unusual that residents who Live near
this proposal would not show up at the Council meeting to express their concerns. He added that he has not
received any phone calls from residents in opposition to the project either Councilmember Awada
commented that the lack of turnout may be an indication thaQ:tltezesidents feel confident the Council will not
approve this project since they turned down tw•opropp*d:9 in the area previously
Councilmember Blomquist mentioned that in a I"'ted Business District the hours of business
operation are generally limited and said she:WUCpme,med''with the amount of transient traffic that will
occur with this project that will deviate from the tYpW I10 -n m. to 5:00 p m traffic Mr. Dannheim stated
that the hotel will be staffed and operated 24 hours
Councilmember Wachter said that the Council previously denied a request for a hotel on this site
and the APC has denied this applicant's request for a hotel also Councilmember Masin inquired how many
people were at the public hearing held at the APC meeting and asked if the residents were aware of this
proposal or had been sent a notice. She stated that she has reservations about approving this project without
the residents" input and asked J it would b-,-.ptisfstitc tohgdtitic.an informational meeting Councilmember
Awada concurred and noted that although tluls'tt's pb3itp Pfbf&t approving it tonight would be inconsistent
with the action the Council has taken in Q*.0ast reg ji. tig this site. Mr. Erpelding said that the request to
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build a Red Roof Inn in this area was i;U denied 66t the subsequent proposal for a Holiday Inn Select
was unanimously approved. Mayor Egait.'Alenbone4i�at the Council had denied a hotel on this site about a
year ago when a low-grade quality motef:.... Ado ..........
Councilmember Blomquist commented on the letters that were sent by the residents who are
opposed to the project and added that the Council may have led them to believe that they would deny this
proposal since they have done so in the past
Senior Planner Ridley stated that the-, . " o sk�#n boundan reaches some of the adjacent
residents and he further stated that notices. also seiiEftf:ii¢4litional neighborhood spokespersons. He
mentioned that a development sign was ig3fidled informing"i:pubLic of this project. Mayor Egan suggested
that this item be continued to the Octobe[ b City Council meeto provide the developer an opportunity to
arrange a neighborhood meeting with thio;,' ected property o..... rs He further suggested that the developer
work with staff to coordinate the procesi:ai 11t!f j�Ri� ?dllt!iS:A an informational meeting
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Mr. Erpelding asked if a petition garnering support from the affected property owners would be
useful in getting approval by the Council. Councilmember seconded indicated that obtaining resident
feedback was the main reason for the continuance
Councilmember Blomquist stated tMl'it would be helpful to have the Police Chief prepare an update
on the number of police calls that are made•to:94u�:a{.ftG-0iJs.in the City.
Councilmember Masin suggested that notice for the neighborhood meeting be placed on the
government channel on cable in addition ti- other notification measures that will be taken. Mr. Erpelding
indicated that they would also like to invite'Councilmembers and staff to the meeting
Councilmember Awada moved, Councilmember Wachter seconded a motion to continue the
Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment from Limited Business (LB) to Commercial Planned Development
(CPD) for 2.4 acres at the southwest comer.O.Rahn Cliff Road and Rahn Way, legally described as Lot 2,
Bllxk 1, Rahn Ridge 2nd Addition, in the nOTHteast 1/4 pj..$ection 31 to the October 6,1998 City Council
meeting. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
LEGISLATIVVINTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
City Administrator Hedges menti6hL41Mf Coiiiv6l ieii'ibers are being invited to attend the
Mayor/ Manager Breakfast on Friday, September 18 in West St. Paul.
ROUND TABLE
City Administrator Hedges stated that he and the depii.#'Ment heads wW be attending performance
measurement training through ICMA.
Councilmember Awada moved,t .6dndlmember $jpmquist seconded a motion to schedule a Special
City Council meeting for September 29,1998,dg:e— fiye: 5 Nay: 0
Councilmember Awada provided an update on fhE:etgtt Forever Green Program and stated that
the first distribution of trees is scheduled to occur October 16 aittt 1T City Administrator Hedges added that
he made a presentation on the program to the Eagan Foundation last Saturday Councilmember Blomquist
expressed her gratitude to that organization for their involvement with this program.
Councilmember Masin said that she has been impressed with the articles on teens that have been
published by the Pioneer Press She added Llai' ro.FagaRbterg:were recently promoted in the paper.
AD)O( .04ENT:
The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m...:
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
::,Iagan, Minnesota
'::September 14,1998
A regular meeting of the EaganM7 esday, September 14, 1998 at 6:30 p.m.
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...... 't6uncilmembers Wachter, Awada, Masini and
at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were 'y'o' r' g&
Blomquist Also present were city Admirdi#ator Tom Hedges, Senior Planner Mike Ridley, City Engineer
Russ Matthys, and City Attorney Jim SheI46iti
AGENDA
City Administrator Hedges noted that the City Council would need to schedule a Special City
Council meeting for the purpose of revievl.lf'-
.. % the req!.4ning budgets. He stated that a petition had been
received in regard to the even/ odd year elktion issiti:ind said the matter could be discussed under
Department Head Business.
Councilmember Blomquist move4,.�,C sp¢e_c:kt **er seconded a motion to approve the
agenda as presented. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 1, 1998 REGULAR MEETING
Councilmember Blomquist moved, Councilmember Wachter seconded a motion to approve the
minutes as presented. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
MINUTES OF THE ST'��;:�::4:9:9--8 SPECIAL MEETING
Councilmember Awada moved, Couqq*
Aman Wachter seconded a motion to approve the minutes
as presented Aye: 5 Nay: 0
MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 25,1999 eECIAL MEETING
Councilmember Wachter moved, Councilmember Awada seconded a motion to approve the minutes
as presented. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
DEPARTMENT HEA,I?..DLISINESS
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City Administrator Hedges prov - kW -:7 an ovgFview on this item,
Councilmember Wachter moved ;P.."061,"�ia seconded a motion to adopt the
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recommended names by the Historical Society for Eagan lakes'and
a . nd ponds which are currently only identified
by number. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 (Mayor Egan and Councilmember Masin opposed changing the name of LP 26
from Fitz to Reinke Lake)
EVENj.PPR:YW,fETITION
City Administrator Hedges providW:An overviesv'&y.*is item. City Attorney Sheldon reviewed the
responses given by Mr. Mansky of the Set"r)- of States OffirE in regard to questions pertaining to the
petition. He noted that according to the-..Sttretary of States 01§f:e the question cannot be put on the
November 3, 1998 ballot because the req pg;.Qf '."res were not submitted on the petition 60
days prior to the General Election.
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Councilmember Masin asked abou;;*e subsequent steps that need to be taken if enough signatures
are received on the'petition. City Attorney $Mldon stated that the matter will be brought back
to the Council at the October 6 or 20 City Cou0i;A."mRetin& (or. the Council to address. Mayor Egan noted that
quest
i,410 issue of whether more than one dq}.'. ";b7yetl:Ajt.petitions still needs to be addressed in
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addition to a number of other questions. ""' �"""� ""•' • �'
Councilmember Blomquist said tw..- was her understanding that over 3,000 signatures have been
received to date. Finance Director/City Clerk VanOverbeke stated that 3,012 names have been received as of
noon today but they have not been checked for duplication. Mayor Egan stated that it needs to be
determined whether the names on the petition can be printed or if only a signature is valid. He asked if there
is much case law on this subject. City Attomey Sheldon indicated that not much information is available.
City Administrator Hedges asked:O City AikDrney to explain the timeframe in which a petition
must be filed with the City following enact;tt of tlye prdinance changing from even to odd year elections
City Attorney Sheldon stated that a petitiovrenvrust bebkeived within 180 days of the publication of the
ordinance changing the election from evertlR p¢d ., fi•;:?.::::;:;:.:•:•:.;:
Councilmember Blomquist said that the public should be informed as to when this issue will be on
the City Council agenda. She thanked everyone who signed the petition. Finance Director/City Clerk
VanOverbeke stated that verification of the names may take some time.
Councilmember Blomquist moved, Councilmember Masin seconded a motion to schedule the
even/odd year petition on the October 20, 1998 Cf Caa—kp l W':'0i'ang agenda. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Councilmember Masin commenter gjiie'Employ{e Recognition Picnic that was held on September
10. She mentioned that a police officer was recognized fof-30 years of service to the City. She suggested that
the employee be invited to attend the next Cityfilctjdt¢ySeting to provide an opportunity for the Police
Chief to officially recognize him She also commented 'oiklhe.Special awards that were given to other
employees in recognition of their special contributions and'suggtisted that their names be placed on the
government channel on cable
Councilmember Awada commended Director of Parks and Recreation Vraa on the ceremony
celebrating the grand opening of the second sheet of ice and the groundbreaking of the Aquatic Facility
Councihnember Masm inquired a.1*PAt is i r ipi pefj ss of election signs being placed on public
property near the Municipal Center Buil' Finaripti'iitector/City Clerk VanOverbeke stated that the
Council's earlier action to change the elec86n sign pdY did not affect the placement of signs on public
property. He added that campaign signst7fttnot ber}ited within 100 feet of a polling place on elation da}'
Councilmember Masin said she is concerjj:withthi:QlacemeRt•of signs near public buildings She noted
that in the City of Burnsville eight public Uilt3 .5. ;i.:tievi + Wd as acceptable locations where campaign
signs may be placed
Councilmember Masin moved, Councilmember Blomquist seconded a motion to consider an
ordinance that would restrict election signs on certain public properties. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
In regard to Item R, Contract 98-I0,'approve Change'QD der M1, Thomas Lake Outlet Control (Utilih
Improvement), Councilmember Wachter -:eked about the puretlhe of this improvement and if the level of the
lake will be changed. City Engineer Maoi istated.tWt 44.4EoOtion will remain the same. He added that
the City did receive DNR approval fortht}q"gatetc6ttl:#Ctther added that the purpose for this
improvement ti to try and shorten the time"'tales ko move wafer through the lake and to reduce flooding of
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property on the east side of the lake and also upstream. Councilmember Blomquist said she wants to ensure
that the homes on the east side do not continue to get flooded. Matthys stated that this is one of many
solutions to address that problem
A. Personnel Items
Item 1 It was recommended to approve the 2iiiY}ig'iif iCtdtititgaii as the Aquatic Facility Manager.
Item 2. It was recommended to approve t4 Airing of Jill Gilbertson as a Clerical Technician III in the Police
Department.
Item 3. It was recommended to approve the hiring of a person to be recommended as a Dispatcher in the
Police Department, contingent upon successful completion of the psychological examination
Item 4. It was recommended to approve tl*t&mg odAbn Hall as a seasonal Park Maintenance Worker.
Item 5. It was recommended to approve t itzing o Radley Champlin as part-time seasonal Basketball
Scorekeeper
Item 6. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Ken Freeman as a part-time seasonal Football Official
and of Holly Confer as a part-time seasonal Football Field Assistant.
Item 7. It was recommended to approve filling the Program and Events Supervisor position in 1998.
Item 8. It was recommended to approve the
B. Exempt Permit, Blue Cross Blue Shield;:
recommended to approve an exemption ffi
Minnesota to conduct raffles on September
Lee, Accounts Payable Clerk.
on September 19 & 25. 1998 It was
tblmg requirement for Blue Cross Blue Shield of
t 3535 Blue Cross Road.
C Renewal, Amusement Device License for American Amtiseaieht dba Italian Pie Shoppe It was
recommended to approve an amusement device license renewal for American Amusement, dba Italina Pie
Shoppe
D. Enea¢ement Letter for auditing services, Kern, DeWenter, Viere Ltd for year ending December 37 1998
It was recommended to approve the engagem.e JRtter with,I(V!M, DeWenter, Viere, Ltd. to provide auditing
services for the year ending December 31, 19328::;:;;:;;.. ? :<
E. Award contract, winter trail maintenafic 'contracfi services It was recommended to receive the bids
for providing contractual services for theiWkiter Tr4-:Maintenance Program, award the contract to Kieger
Enterprises and authorize the Mayor and:Ctingcute.all related documents
r. rrotect bb8, approve plans, Lone Oak Road (Neil Armstr6ng Blvd to Lone Oak Drive) It was
recommended to receive the bids for providing contractual services for the Winter Trail Maintenance
Program, award the contract to Kieger Enterprises and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all
related documents.
G. Contract 98-16 approve Change Order Mf `}?ff>WliGf3Jands (Street & Utility. Improvements) It was
recommended to approve the resolution ac Rpting the plans ::the proposed improvement of Lone Oak
Road (County Road 26), from Neil Armstrtri{g Boulevard to Lobe Oak Drive and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute all related documedW:::
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H. Project 95 -DDD, acknowledge completion/ authorize City maintenance (Eagan Promenade) It was
recommended to acknowledge the completion of Contract 95 -DDD (Eagan Promenade - Streets and utilities)
and authorize perpetual City maintenance SI* to warranty provisions.
I. Proiect 97 -GG, acknowledge completion
It was recommended to acknowledge
Park No. 13 - Utilities) and authorize perp
J. Project 749, authorize feasibility report a
recommended to authorize the preparation
Frontage Road - Street Improvements).
K. Project 750, authorize feasibility repor
Frontage Rd ). It was recommended to a1
(Highway 55 6r Bluewater Road - Access
L. Final Subdivisi
97 -GG (Eagandale Center Industrial
bject to warranty provisions.
I Hwy. 55 South Frontage Road - Reconstruction). It was
a feasibility report for Project 749 (East Highway 55 South
the .preparation of a feasibility report for Project 750
rtioM:& New Frontage Road).
It
was recommended to approve the Final Platt4Rd: R menf.foc a 98,314 square foot office budding to be
located west of Pilot Knob Road and east ok3t; ".': 'Club in the NE iii of Section 4 and it was
recommended to approve the Fuel Subdivision (Eagan Woods Office Park 2^d Addition) consisting of one lot
and three outlots located west of Pilot Knob Road and east of Lost Spur Country Club in the NE Si of Section
4.
M. Final Plat, Hoffman Homes for Cliff Lake Shores
Plat for Cliff Lake Shores 2^d Addition located south
of Section 29.
N. Contract renewal. Lifeworks Services
contract renewal with Lifeworks Services
It was recommended to approve the Final
oad and west of I -35E to the SW quarter
ice. It was recommended to approve a
8/25/98 to 8/25/99 and authorize signature
O Permit renewal. Michael Krohck, to operate motorized gbffsirt It was recommended to approve a
permit renewal to operate a motorized golf cart on designated streets for Michael Krohck.
P Approve Change Order N4, Civic Arena It was recommended to approve Change Order M4 for the Civic
Arena, which include changes to accommodate high school team room Additional cost to the project is
$294.00 and the cost associated with the team 19ams is $6,191,00 for a total change order of $6,485 00.
Q. Approve change in on -sale beer licenskfiar onaTck> Larsen (Parkview Golf Course) to a Limited
Liability Corporation. It was recommenclA:to appro�(ickhange in on -sale beer license for Donald M. Larsen
(Parkview Golf Course) from sole proprie"hip to tjsmited liability corporation.
R. Contract 98 10, approve Change Ordei i� J;r gbi' ilt Control (Utility Improvement). It was
recommended to approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract'W'1U'(I Nomas Lake Outlet Control - Storm Sewer
Improvements) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents.
S Modification, Preliminary Planned Development, The Home Depot. It was recommended to approve a
change to the condition of the Preliminary PlactttRt}:.De fe#agment regarding the exterior building materials
for Home Depot
Councilmember Blomquist movedf"COuncilmember n seconded a motion to approve the consent
agenda Ave 5 Nay. 0
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROJECT 747, OAKVIEW CENTER
(HWY. 10:4 55 - SIGNAL REVISION)
Ci tyAdministrator Hedges provi
c wa:dttil'W- t9;ggi. item. He noted that it was necessary to
continue this item to the October 20, 1998
Mayor Egan opened the public he".g to anyone wishing to speak.
Councilmember Wachter moved, Councilmember Masin seconded a motion to continue Project 747
(Hwy. 149 and TH 55/0akview Center - Street/Signalization Improvements) to the October 20, 1998 City
Council meeting. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
PROJECT
EAGAN BUSIN
City Administrator Hedges pro,
report and noted that the developer and
!SSMENT HEARING
(STREET AND UTILITIES)
City Engineer Matthys gave a staff
ms to the final assessments
Mayor Egan opened the public hearing to anyone wishing to speak. There being no one, he turned
the discussion back to the Council
Councilmember Wachter moved, Councilmember Awad; seconded a motion to close the public
hearing and approve the final assessment roll for Proje.q:7.20_O*an Business Commons - Street and
Utilities) and authorize its certification to Dakgta£afstlf:SDYtollection. Aye: 5 Nay 0
PROJECT 688; FINAL ASS4PMENT HEARING
EAGANDALE CORPORA £'63!(Ult (STREET AND UTILITIES)
City Administrator Hedges provided an overview-diA:"' item. City Engineer Matthys gave a staff
report and noted that the developer and owner have waived any objections to the final assessments
Mayor Egan opened the pubhc hearing to anyone swishing to speak. There being no one, he turned
the discussion back to the Council.
Councilmember Malin moved, C9 - 4. ber•Airii p:seconded a motion to close the public
hearing and approve the final assessment T433 foi Pf.p ... •(Eagandale Corporate Center - Street and
Utilities) and authorize its certification to.ba(cota Co1p(i y for collection. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
VACATE DRAJlNAGE iRAii) UTILITY EASEMENTS
EAGANDALE:tj'sgR 1sT ADDITION
City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. City Engineer Matthys gave a staff
report.
Mayor Egan opened the public hearinptr�gttXnr�c_stishing to speak There being no one, he turned
the discussion back to the Council _ ......,.
Councilmember Wachter moved;0kincilmember A*}jQa seconded a motion to close the public
hearing and approve the vacation of puhk..easements within Fagandale Corporate Center and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute all relat{ d:oocuments Ay.e:: `:Nay, 0
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VACATE DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS
LOT 3, BLOCK 3, WESCOTT GARDENS
Councilmember Awada moved, CgH*ilmember Masin seconded a motion to reschedule the public
hearing for the vacation of a public easemeiifioithin Lot 3, Block 3, Wescott Gardens to the October 6, 1998
City Council meeting. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
VARIANCE,STEPHE 'F- TERLUND
report.
City Administrator Hedges provide* 'an overview on this item. Senior Planner Ridley gave a staff
Mayor Egan opened the public hearing to anyone wishing to speak.
Stephen Westerlund, applicant, std that h¢epntacted the management company for the Pines
Condominiums and requested access to thi�.t:proper4:ior construction purposes and received verbal
approval from them. He added that a natyiij bank 6&6ees separate his property from the condominiums
He noted that the garage was designed wilfi a back dlior to limit the need to walk on the condominium
property. He further noted that the six incZt ovef..itilti �tFSt4vat:Fbposed for the soffit has been eliminated
and it will now be flush with the side of
A resident of the Pines Condominiums stated that he was on the Board of Directors for the
Homeowners Association and said that the neighbors have been informed about this request but had little
information He said that new management recently took over at the Pines and the Board has not had an
opportunity to discuss this request.
Councilmember Masin moved, CounClibpt$ei' 11►1!itda seconded a motion to continue the five (5)
foot Variance to the required five (5) footicedsory structy setback from the side property line in a single
family zoning district for Lot 10, Block 3, Hill 8x0ikCs to'$te October 6, 1998 City Council meeting. Aye: 5
Nay 0
Councilmember Awada stated that the Council has ne4*i granted a zero setback variance and added
that the soffit should not overhang onto the Pines' property.
VACATE DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS
LOT 10, BLOCK 3, HILLTOP ESTATES
Councilmember Awada moved, C ba.W..'ur seconded a motion to continue the pubbc
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hearing for the vacation of a public easem vithin'l�fop Estates to the October 6, 1998 City Council
meeting Aye. 5 Na}': 0
Ap
REVIEW COMMENTS ON AUAR DOCUMENT
GRAND OAK BUSINESS PARK
City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. City Engineer Matthys gave a staff
report. He discussed the mitigation plan and: tife:itM*t))it![ity for the identified improvements
Jennie Ross, representing SRF CokWhng Group, stiWahat the public comments that were received
have been summarized and responses are tieing prepared for'flClusion in the final document She further
discussed the mitigation plan and added;Qipt Council comme*?should be received before September 25.
Councilmember Mersin commentpQ t m
s ( t3fif plioironental and water quality impacts that
will occur as a result of proposed development in this area and asked if the Advisory Parks Commission has
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reviewed the AUAR. City Engineer Matthys stated that the water quality issues had been addressed by
Water Resources Coordinator Brasch Ms Ross said that mitigation measures have been identified by
Brasch City Administrator Hedges addedAptat he could check with Director of Parks and Recreation VTaa to
see if the AUAR fits the criteria for review:�Ihe APrC. Councilmember Wachter stated that staff review
from the Parks Department may be suffici6t:
Councilmember Awada and May*;'!' #g about the cost to the City to implement
the identified improvements.
Direction was provided to staff to:Mease and distribute the final AUAR Document.
CERTIFICATION.,
.Of PRELIMINARY 1999 PROPERTY TAX,
APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY 1999 4W.NERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET,
APPROVAL OF TRUTH-IN-TAXATION:IiEARIkC DATES AND CHANGE DECEMBER 1, 1"8 CITY
COUNCIL WFTIN4T-
.0 NOVEMBER 30, 1"8
City Administrator Hedges provkW4jit:&AttvW.W-m4n$* item. Councilmember Wachter expressed
his displeasure with the City having to conbHIKte16:&M*46'�Y ibes. Councilmember Blomquist concurred
and added that she would like to see the Council tighten the budget more next year. Mayor Egan stated that
the Council is always thinking of ways to save money and present a lean budget.
Councilmember Wachter moved, CouncilmemberMaLsin * seconded a motion to approve the
preliminary 1999 property tax levy as follows
City Operations 533,4%,602
MVTA Opt-Ou t Transit :-:3,978,435
Cedarvale Special Services 12,000
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
CounciLmember Wachter moved, Councilmember Awada seconded a motion to approve the
preliminary 1999 General Fund Operating Budget balanced at $17,241,600. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Councilmember Awada moved, Councilmember Masin seconded a motion to approve the Truth -in -
Taxation hearing dates and to reschedule ft� . Ur
....:.. W. — City,: -.W4M-t1 meeting date as follows:
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1. Initial Hearing - Mondok; NoverofW' 30, 1998
2. Continuation Hearing:..-,Tuesday,tiecember 15, 1998
3. Regular City Council itiri*Lng of.Wember 1, 1998 is rescheduled to Monday,
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November30,1998
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
AGREEMENT WITH DAKOTA COUNTY FOR THE PURCHASE, USE &
MAINTENANCE OF ELE."RONIC VOTING SYSTEM
Councilmember Wachter moved,.lgsslicdinenibetAgda seconded a motion to approve the
agreement with Dakota County for the ppk6kase, use & maujTditance of electronic voting system Aye
Nay: 0
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PAGER
COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN AMENDMENT -NEW ULM ENTERPRISES
City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Senior Planner Ridley gave a staff
report
Jerry Dannheim, New Ulm Enter styes, sEibGd thq>f:... }wve addressed all the concerns raised at the
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APC meeting except for the parking on theGR4rG# to tltR¢fifh.
Tom Torgerson, Torgerson Properdcf: provided background information regarding their business
relationship with New Ulm Enterprises. '
Emmett Erpelding, New Ulm Enterprises, addressed the issues that were raised at the APC meeting
and added that the closest residential property is one block away from the proposed hotel. He stated that the
neighboring businesses support this projegppd added that this extended stay hotel is a great transition
project and he likened it to an apartment O(Wlex. HZ -discussed the demand for this type of lodging and the
real estate taxes that will be generated
Randy Hedlund, one of the property owpers;`ei pressed his support for this project.
Councilmember Masin stated that tfil3 i# abe'eiitifiiitt1316Ing but she added that she is concerned
about the opposition expressed by some of the neighbors and further added that they are not happy with the
hotels that are already in the area. Mayor Egan said that he found it unusual that residents who Live near
this proposal would not show up at the Council meeting to express their concerns. He added that he has not
received any phone calls from residents in opposition to the project either Councilmember Awada
commented that the lack of turnout may be an indication thaQ:tltezesidents feel confident the Council will not
approve this project since they turned down tw•opropp*d:9 in the area previously
Councilmember Blomquist mentioned that in a I"'ted Business District the hours of business
operation are generally limited and said she:WUCpme,med''with the amount of transient traffic that will
occur with this project that will deviate from the tYpW I10 -n m. to 5:00 p m traffic Mr. Dannheim stated
that the hotel will be staffed and operated 24 hours
Councilmember Wachter said that the Council previously denied a request for a hotel on this site
and the APC has denied this applicant's request for a hotel also Councilmember Masin inquired how many
people were at the public hearing held at the APC meeting and asked if the residents were aware of this
proposal or had been sent a notice. She stated that she has reservations about approving this project without
the residents" input and asked J it would b-,-.ptisfstitc tohgdtitic.an informational meeting Councilmember
Awada concurred and noted that although tluls'tt's pb3itp Pfbf&t approving it tonight would be inconsistent
with the action the Council has taken in Q*.0ast reg ji. tig this site. Mr. Erpelding said that the request to
nti
build a Red Roof Inn in this area was i;U denied 66t the subsequent proposal for a Holiday Inn Select
was unanimously approved. Mayor Egait.'Alenbone4i�at the Council had denied a hotel on this site about a
year ago when a low-grade quality motef:.... Ado ..........
Councilmember Blomquist commented on the letters that were sent by the residents who are
opposed to the project and added that the Council may have led them to believe that they would deny this
proposal since they have done so in the past
Senior Planner Ridley stated that the-, . " o sk�#n boundan reaches some of the adjacent
residents and he further stated that notices. also seiiEftf:ii¢4litional neighborhood spokespersons. He
mentioned that a development sign was ig3fidled informing"i:pubLic of this project. Mayor Egan suggested
that this item be continued to the Octobe[ b City Council meeto provide the developer an opportunity to
arrange a neighborhood meeting with thio;,' ected property o..... rs He further suggested that the developer
work with staff to coordinate the procesi:ai 11t!f j�Ri� ?dllt!iS:A an informational meeting
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Mr. Erpelding asked if a petition garnering support from the affected property owners would be
useful in getting approval by the Council. Councilmember seconded indicated that obtaining resident
feedback was the main reason for the continuance
Councilmember Blomquist stated tMl'it would be helpful to have the Police Chief prepare an update
on the number of police calls that are made•to:94u�:a{.ftG-0iJs.in the City.
Councilmember Masin suggested that notice for the neighborhood meeting be placed on the
government channel on cable in addition ti- other notification measures that will be taken. Mr. Erpelding
indicated that they would also like to invite'Councilmembers and staff to the meeting
Councilmember Awada moved, Councilmember Wachter seconded a motion to continue the
Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment from Limited Business (LB) to Commercial Planned Development
(CPD) for 2.4 acres at the southwest comer.O.Rahn Cliff Road and Rahn Way, legally described as Lot 2,
Bllxk 1, Rahn Ridge 2nd Addition, in the nOTHteast 1/4 pj..$ection 31 to the October 6,1998 City Council
meeting. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
LEGISLATIVVINTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
City Administrator Hedges menti6hL41Mf Coiiiv6l ieii'ibers are being invited to attend the
Mayor/ Manager Breakfast on Friday, September 18 in West St. Paul.
ROUND TABLE
City Administrator Hedges stated that he and the depii.#'Ment heads wW be attending performance
measurement training through ICMA.
Councilmember Awada moved,t .6dndlmember $jpmquist seconded a motion to schedule a Special
City Council meeting for September 29,1998,dg:e— fiye: 5 Nay: 0
Councilmember Awada provided an update on fhE:etgtt Forever Green Program and stated that
the first distribution of trees is scheduled to occur October 16 aittt 1T City Administrator Hedges added that
he made a presentation on the program to the Eagan Foundation last Saturday Councilmember Blomquist
expressed her gratitude to that organization for their involvement with this program.
Councilmember Masin said that she has been impressed with the articles on teens that have been
published by the Pioneer Press She added Llai' ro.FagaRbterg:were recently promoted in the paper.
AD)O( .04ENT:
The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m...:
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