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11/02/1998 - City Council RegularMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL Eagan, Minnesota November 2,1998 A regular meeting of the Eagan C+fj• Council was held on Monday, November 2, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present•wg[a.MAygc.;Wwd:Councilmembers Wachter, Awada, Masin and Blomquist. Also present were City lxt ifd9liiRioi {�tt t'tedges, Senior Planner Mike Ridley, Director of Public Works Tom Colbert, and CityAltomey Jiiri'SFie7d AGENDA City Administrator Hedges stated that it would be necessary for the City Council to take action to schedule a Special City Council meeting for November 5 to canvass the municipal ballots from the November 3 General Election. Councilmember Awada movedCounciltillQnber Masin seconded a motion to approve the agenda as presented Aye: 5 Nay: 0 MINUTES OF 4-19"- tEGULAR MEETING Councilmember Blomquist requested that on page two, the following sentence should be added after the third sentence in the third paragraph, "Councilmember Blomquist objected stating that there is no proof of costs to substantiate this claret." Councilmember Wachter requested that Director of Parks and Recreation Vraa provide information on the cost of the wall at a later date. Councilmember Masin stated that on page 1 the last paragraph should be changed to joattie::::,: ;< Councilmember Masin referenced the du" assessment to the Oak Chase property ow nOrsa lt$; to negotiate the final amount after it was voted on 6j owners have 30 days to respond to the amount apps of the person who spoke in the second to page 10 regarding the amount of the d why they were not given the opportunity .#,wil. Mayor Egan stated that the property Councilmember Wachter moved, Councilmember Awada seconded a motion to approve the minutes as amended Aye: 5 Nay: 0 MINUTES OF THE,$ffjrj![MBEK,'0,M SPECIAL MEETING CounciLnember Masin reques*W:tltat on'p"i" three, the third sentence in the second paragraph should be revised as follows, "City Couricilmemb;i Masin stated that recognizing certain residents and honoring them gives an excellent precgi ce ancE:0jPports the effort." Councilmember Wachter movHi3 Coifliida :;k*ada seconded a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 13,1998 SPECIAL MEETING Councilmember Blomquist requeg9jp6g¢ two, the sixth sentence in the first paragraph should be revised as follows, "Director gf:pgi S' and•R[ttibghQrt•Vraa stated that it was his knowledge that St. Louis Park had issued 8,300 season pat p9¢ and they chos2apihold back non-resident season passes Councilmember Masin requesW} that on page 2, thi�:$econd to the last sentence in the fust paragraph should be revised as follow$rL f Masin stated that consideration should be .:.•: given for the many years the Cities of n have accommodated families and youth from the City of Eagan " EAGAN CITY COUNCIL t t=NG MINLMS, NOVEMBER 2, 1998 PAGE Councilmember Blomquist move{}, Councilmember Masin seconded a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 i V!1W0RS" :BE:HtARD Floyd Hiar, 3720 Knollridge Dri. t stated that he wanted to clarify that he has not been distributing campaign liin Literature agas(_�tjuncilmember Awada on behalf of Meg TWey's campaign but rather has been acting on his own behaK:'-fie indicated he did not support Councilmember Awada for mayor. He described an incident that occurred on Saturday involving Councilmember Awada and his distribution of literature. He said that when he was stopped by an Eagan police officer and questioned about the distribution of the literature the officer made reference to Councilmember Awada as Mayor Awada. He said that was a premature statement for the officer to have made. Councilmember Awada stated th4t the reit 6,h Mr. Hiar was stopped by an Eagan police officer was because the campaign literature he -Was distributing did not contain a disclaimer which is legally required. Police Chief Geagan stated that ffie'o'f(Sf1'r'ivti0 Stopped Mr. Hiar inadvertently referred to Councilmember Awada as Mayor Awada and he apologized for his mistake. He said that the officer who made the stop was operating in accordance with a section pertaining to campaign literature. He added that a question arose in regard to the statute and the County Attomey's office is expected to respond. He explained that the statute indicates that campaign literature that does not contain a disclaimer cannot be distributed within 14 days of an election. RECOGNITIONS & P%ESENTATIONS RECOGNITION OF POLICE OFFi.CKROA.GER SLATER FOR 30 YEARS OF SERVICE City Administrator Hedges provided an overvieiv:v}f Iihis item. Police Chief Geagan said it was an honor for him to acknowledge Officer Rodger Slater's 30 years of service to the City of Eagan. He further said he is the first employee to have served the City for this length of time. Officer Slater stated that he has enjoyed working with the members of the Police Department and the City Council and thanked them for this recognition. NESS CONVENTION & VISITOR$,$1+JREAU,Vy98-99 MARKETING PLAN AND BUDGET City Administrator Hedges proeittil st4�reN:Cttthis item. Ann Carlon, Executive Director of the Eagan Convention & Visitors Bureau`fet ieive6 hitt proposed budget and marketing plan. She also discussed winter promotional activities that the CVB has planned, statistics on hospitality industry growth and the effect of the Northwest Airlines strike on the hospitality industry. Mayor Egan commented on the projected luptre growth in the number of airline travelers that the Minneapolis -St. Paul International Airporti4 Atpq#ate. Councilmember Wachter asked what measures are undertaken at the airport bj lhl CVB to iftatl;43ravelers to stay in Eagan hotels. Ms Carlon described the advertising that has been ri7fe& Councilmember Wachter moviWCouncilmember ,lrihda seconded a motion to approve the 1998-99 Marketing Plan and Budget foFtftC:alg3ALFoied¢ti}i0fy& Visitors Bureau Aye: 5 Nay: 0 EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: NOVEMBER Z 1998 PAGE 3 EAGAN'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY (19741999), CVB CELEBRATION City Administrator Hedges pronfja�d an overview on this item. Ann Carlon, Executive Director of the Eagan Convention & Visitors Bureaii;'stated that a citizens committee is being formed. She described the activities planned for 1999 -two, ytBltrt:=.?$" anniversary as a city. She added that they will be requesting some financial snijipot}:>fegi;tliirCttlp::;::: :QONSENT AGENDA In regard to Item A4, Health Insurance/1999, Councilmember Wachter noted that there is a 10.5% increase to the health insurance rates in 1999 which equates to a nice raise for employees. In regard to Item B, Street namg:SWnge, OCB Realty - Eagan Woods Boulevard to Buffet Wit%, Councilmember Wachter asked about tki proposeo*oange. Director of Public Works Colbert explained that OCB Realty requested this name change In regard to Item D, Recommendatigg4 Aii136rt Relations Commission Additional Remote Noi Monitor locations. Councilmember Blo ' ul�iiiyt3fa11ls�:i{ipf 3t:6F:R great idea to perform additional noise monitoring and said that the Valley View'rtieiglib6A* *66d -ii, 11fc surrounding area is in need of noise monitoring. Councilmember Wachter added that the residents should be made aware that noise monitoring will be occurring. In regard to Item K, Recommendation, Bumsville/Eagan Telecommunications Commission competitive franchising application and review process .C49tmilmember Wachter asked if the policies and procedures have been reviewed by an attorngy:. oordinator Reardon stated that they have been reviewed by the cable attorneys. A. Personnel Items Item 1. It was recommended to approve the hiring of zi►� as a part-time seasonal supervisor at the Civic Arena Item 2 It was recommended to approve the hiring of Jessie Luoma and Kristin Rogers as part-time seasonal concession workers at the Civic Arena. Item 3. It was recommended to approve.tb4.4#'0 hshmestEQjgnd advertising for a Clerical Technician II for the Parks & Recreation Department,:Q*ic A'iln4i44 1iiw:Aquatic Facility. Item 4. It was recommended to approwtdRmainfn&.yvith the shared coverage of HealthPartners and Medica under the current plan design * health ii. is ante for City employees for 1999. B. Street name change, OCB Realty - Eagari Wduds'Bouilt$rtl to Buffet Waw It was recommended to approve a street name change of the east/west segment of "Eagan Woods Boulevard" (located west of Pilot Knob Road and east of Lost Spur Country Club) to "Buffet Way" subject to the applicant being responsible for all costs associated with the name change (i.e. sign replacement etc.). C. Demolition change order for Lawrenc Og�Lane It was recommended to approve a change in the scope of the demolition cgftl ' for the 1i0­iiO3on Lawrence Avenue and Linde Lane. D. Recommendation Airport Relatioi?AQmmission Additional Remote Noise Monitor locations It was recommended to approve a recommer4il ion by the Airporf*lations Commission for the siting of remote noise monitoring terminals wit} gi,ti6:itijtAtlf>ed by the Metropolitan Airports Commission, and to reiterate the City"*" ft'o-location in the Highview Avenue area. EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES; NOVEMBER Z 1998 PAGE E. Final Plat, Gopher Eagan Industrial P4tk5'^ Add It was recommended to approve a Final Plat (Gopher Eagan Industrial Park 5'" Addigop) consisting of one lot east of Hwy. 149 and south of Yankee Doodle Road in the SE Y. of Section 12 and NE Yi of Section 13, subject to the vacation of adjacent right-of- way for Kutoff Drive and Yankee Doodle;ttff F. Contract 98.16, aDvrove Chanee OrdL*No.•2. Wescott Woodlands !Street & Utilitv lmnrovements) It was recommended to approve Change t *T No. 2 to Contract 98-16 (Wescott Woodlands - Street and Utility Improvements) and authorize the'. M'ayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents. G. Receive petition /order public hearing - easement vacation (Kingswood Pond 2^d Add.) It was recommended to receive the petition to vacate a drainage and utility easement within Lot 1, Block 2, Kingswood Ponds 2^d Addition and scwIile a public hearing to be held on November 30,1998. H. Receive request/order public hearing; `� easem&R:.vacation W' Street -McKee 1" & 3rd Add 1 It was recommended to receive the petition to 99cate Finat:Tbeets rights-of-way, and schedule a public hearing to be held on November 30, 1998. I. Project 765, receive petition /authorize feasibility ievort, Robin Lane (Sidewalk Improvements). It was recommended to receive the petition and authorize the preparation of a feasibility report for Project 765 (Robin Lane - Sidewalk Improvements). J. Footing 6r Foundation Permit, Stringer Business � recommended to approve a footing and foundation Business Systems) on Lot 1, Block 3, Grand Otl1F3i!F K. Recommendation, Burnsville/Eagan TeltClgl apphcation and review process. It was rec6miirt Application, Review and Recommendations Reg Block 3, Grand Oak TN•o). It was Shenehon Company (for Stringer Subdivision approval. the "Policies and Procedures Governing f Competitive Cable Franchises." L Adoption of 1999 Burnsville/Eagan community television budget. It was recommended to approve the 1999 Burnsville/Eagan Community Television Budget. Councilmember Blomquist moved, Councilmember Wachter seconded a motion to approve the consent agenda. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 i{fAR- TNGS CERTIFICAWN 0EWLINQUENT UTILITIES City Administrator Hedges prQY3L 4t i?Ylt f? :iw)ilis item. Mayor Egan opened the public hearing to anyone wishing to speak. There being no one, he turned the discussion back to the Council. Councilmember Awada moved, CouncdMt #.ib{tc Masin seconded a motion to close the public hearing and approve certification of delincZ#ieAf:a y>:cdynts to Dakota County for collection with property taxes. Aye: 5 Nay 0 CERTIFICATION -!RF DELINQUENT: 4LSE ALARM BILLS City Administrator Hedges prppi ;} :gice tlitw-C4t:Otis item. EAGAN CrrY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES; NOVEMBER Z, 1998 PAGE 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 movedbtlncilmember Masin seconded a motion to close the pubhc hearing and approve the final assessmertt*pa,fg;.4gliggyg .tfdlse alarm bills and authorize its certification to Dakota County. Ave: 5ljjt;4k;;::; VACATE PUBLLC'tASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY, GOPHER Ee4GJ1N INDUSTRIAL PARK 1sT ADD. City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Director of Public Works Colbert gave a staff report. Mayor Egan opened the public ging toyone wishing to speak. There being no one, he turned the discussion back to the Couni e Councilmember Wachter moved,:C nciAriember Awada seconded a motion to close the public hearing and approve the vacation of pu.b' if ti llE q¢ wny:vrithm-Gopher Eagan Industrial Park 15' Addition and authorize the Mayor and Otp irleiltftl:tii d.tdi tO related documents. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 VACATE SIDEWALK EASEMENT, PARK CENTER 5TH ADD. Councilmember Blomquist moved, Councilmember Masin seconded a motion to continue the public hearing for the vacation of a sidewalk easement, with#t1he Park Center 51h Addition (document no. 13005774) from November 2, 1998 to Novembei.30;1948? Aye: 5 Nav: 0 PROJECT 733, FINj it49SESSME14T HEARING, MCKEE ADD. (STREET RECONSU CTION ANF#UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS) City Administrator Hedges provided an oviMt'w.idtf;this item. Director of Public Works Colbert gave a staff report. He added that one objection was receiver#from EZ Air Park, Mayor Egan opened the public hearing to anyone wishing to speak. There were seven people who indicated they were in attendance for this item. No one chose to speak and he turned the discussion back to the Council. Mayor Egan noted that a numbei*&ono# yIt6w-rid ere asked by the residents at the October 27 neighborhood meeting. CouncilmembOtAwada [.ft Tented how nice the streets in this neighborhood look. ... Councilmember Aw•adamove�fi Ca; Mltsin seconded a motion to close the public hearing and approve the Fina] assessm6fi£ ioifo6PfAjECt:{vicKee Additions - Street Reconstruction and Utility Improvements) and authorize its certification to Dakota County for collection. Aye: 4 Nay 1 (Councilmember Blomquist opposed) OLD ORDINANCE AMEN 7SY'CHAI"..M 6, TOBACCO LICENSING City Administrator Hedges provided an overview im'this item. Councilmember Wachter state;* OWhe.to a=tgd3Rance was discussed back in March and asked if the restriction of signage proruQ.*". W...yJ...... dD1IGCo products had been addressed by the APC. Senior Planner Ridley said that letters were sent to all convenience gas stations regarding signage in EAG.AN CITY COUNCIL MEE'I1NG MINUTES; NOVEMBER Z 1998 PACE general. He added that he would bring the issue of restricting advertising signs for tobacco products to the APC for their review. Councilmember Awada moved; t6uncilmember Blomquist seconded a motion to approve an amendment to Chapter 6, Tobacco Lic;;$:.:8 REQUEST TO DISCUSS LOCATION OF GENERATOR ON MUNICIPAL CAMPUS City Administrator Hedges prm"ided an overview on this item. He said it is being recommended to continue this item to a future City Council agenda to allow time to receive additional information about the feasibility of relocating the generator adjacent to the Police Department. Tim Dunn, 3935 Denmark Avenue, said he was concerned about the process that has been followed regarding the siting of the gerilitiltor. HitRither said residents would have appreciated the opportunity to provide feedback regarcj.. g this mi}ffer back in March. He questioned the cost of the access driveway. He added that no othdilbiddingiiroposals were taken for site B or C He further added that he would like to see the generator incited Qp tfie Municipal Campus site. Councilmember Wachter commie, R 'm' the rldhk'frbik the generator being equivalent to that of a car idling. He asked for further clarification on noise levels. Mr. Dunn said he would like to see a wall built similar to the one between the Aquatic Facility and the library to alleviate some of the noise. Councihnember Blomquist moved, Councilmember Wachter seconded a motion to continue Tim Dunn's request to relocate the standby generator to the.NovitlYiber 17, 1998 City Council meeting. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Councilmember Blomquist questioned why thopnerator would be allowed to be located on park land rather than the Municipal Campus. ..: NEW BUSOas$" CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS - RDO MATERIAL HANDLING COMPANY City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Senior Planner Ridley gave a staff report. He added that a letter was received from First Industrial expressing concern with visibility of the outdoor storage area from Lone OakRkitdiitd the,rntUft bf the outdoor storage enclosure materials. He further added that the outdoor storey if'ti'1i1Qe 4 raiimi texceed the height of the fence and said that staff will work with the applicant to determine tk'o'oropriate material to be used for the fence construction. Councilmember Masin askeditrfiiiyoiii i![its:g+lt4icYsom First Industrial. Senior Planner Ridley stated that no one was present but staff ifl'etiuvretffif-tt ;doncems are addressed. Councilmember Blomquist said she supported this item as long as staff works with the neighbors to address their concerns. Councilmember Blomquist moved, QgpRc. Conditional Use Permit to allow the establ�diifiE ifr6li acre site located north of Lone Oak Roatfwest The Conditional Use P4unit shall be Council 2. City Officials proposed use. Awada seconded a motion to approve a ft sales, leasing and service facility upon a 1.7 4k Circle subject to the following conditions: 60 days of approval by the City is customary and incidental to the EAGAN CRY COUNCIL MEETING MINUPF5; NOVEMBER Z 19% PAGE 7 3. The proposed outdoor storage area shall be shifted westward to he not less than 40 feet from the adjacent Lone 04ik Circle right-of-way. 4. Outdoor storage activities shall.;bf,- rpMbitt4'li.to the rear area of the site within the area specifically designated 5. Forklift display shall betl+�fined to the area graphically identified upon the site plan and limited to a maximum 443w_ o vehicles. 6. The screening provided around the outdoor storage area shall consist of a solid fence. 7. The height of the materials stored outdoors shall not exceed the height of the fence used to screen such matenalt.'" & The site plan shall be In ed to illustrate an ability to provide 44 off-street parking stalls as required by the City Code:'% 9. All trash and recycling coiltiitl2trR1t1(:RI131C6;3i): stored indoors or within an enclosure in compliance with applicable City Code requirements. 10. All site signage shall comply with applicable provisions of the City Sign Code. 11. All building, parking/drive aisles, and landscaped areas shall be properly maintained. 12. Additional landscaping shjli:be hooded.and directed to deflect light away from adjacent properties and nghts-of<1vey Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Councilmember Arvada moved, Councilmember Wailiier seconded a motion to approve a Conditional Use Permit to allow the outdoor storage of forklifts and related materials upon the property upon a 1.7 acre site located north of Lone Oak Road and west of Lone Oak Circle subject to the following conditions: 1. The Conditional Use Per"At" nKQ; �lnvithin 60 days of approval by the City Council. .. 2 City Officials determir4`fliat limited`1Sutdoor display is customary and incidental to the proposed use. 3. The proposed outdoor AtiDYiige:*6 if qp:p i¢ 3iitfted westward to lie not less than 40 feet from the adjacent Lone Oak Circle right-of-way. 4. Outdoor storage activities shall be combined to the rear area of the site within the area specifically designated on the site ;plan. 5. Forklift display shall be o f}iF:IpCar:Braphically identified upon the site plan and limited to a maximum O#jvo vehicles. 6. The screening provided iitound the outdoorStvrage area shall consist of a solid fence. 7. The height of the matefp'�;G3il� ..:0j11 not exceed the height of the fence used to screen such materials. EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUrE5, NOVEMBER Z 1998 PAGER 8 The site plan shall be modified to illustrate an ability to provide 44 off-street parking stalls as required by the.P11 Code 9. All trash and recycling potUpimpha445Sbff.he stored indoors or within an enclosure in compliance with appliciN 09*0en ts. 10. All site signage shall coKipJy with applicable provisions of the City Sign Code. 11. All building, parking/drive aisles, and landscaped areas shall be properly maintained 12. Additional landscaping shall be hooded and directed to deflect light away from adjacent properties and rights-o&.Wv Aye: 5 Nay: 0 CONDITIONAL LSE PrRN11T - FREIGHTMASTERS City Administrator Hedges provided Zn 0vefVieW 011 this Item. Senior Planner Ridley gave a staff report. Ron Have, representing Freightmasters, explained the steps taken to protect the fuel storage tank against leaks Councilmember Blomquist asked if there wsjO i4d"If.6te Screening of the fuel storage tank. Senior ........... Planner Ridley stated that currently thewW4EiCeltAirig kdpiig the boulevard of Kennebec Drive. Mr. Have mentioned that the storage tanks will bcloeitid" behind,ffie principal budding and added that they have already been granted two Conditional Use;?liJlRkf.on.thiS site and said the conditions of those CUPS required screening that should be adequate. Councilmember Awada moved, Mayor Egan secondeda motion to approve a Conditional Use Permit to allow a 12,000 -gallon above ground fuel storage tank on property located at 3659 Kennebec Drive, legally described as Part of Lot 1, and Part of Lot 2, Block 3, Cedar Industrial Park, in the N5V 1,4 of Section 17 subject to the following conditions I The Conditional Use PermRA*.1;-be rxcp.1tW:kt Dakota County within 60 days of Council approval and FMO"of'Wo g'sulYffutted to the City. 2. The tank shall be locatp4 in the rear yard as shown on the site plan dated September 11, 1998. ............ 3 A protective barrier thft1s'k&epiiW ..914: .. 914:etty Fire Marshal shall be installed around the tank. 4. The applicant shall provide to the City proof of the State Fire Marshal's review and approval of the fuel tank prioX.to.ft-igstallation. 5. The fuel tank shall be us6ili"ly for" e occupant's company vehicles. Fuel sales to others shall not be agbVFed Councilmember Masin askedif*re were any safet-' ..... Y::concerns due to the proximity of the tard, to the river and what impact this would development in the area. Councilmember Awada commented th*414: rdiY fof iki'i4EiitieI development to occur the land use would have to be changed. Councilmember Blomquist stated that changing the land use is not going to EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES; NOVEMBER 21998 PAGE happen because this area has been zoned industrial. She said she did not have a problem with the CUP as long as there is adequate screening from th4 street and all appropriate regulations pertaining to the storage tank are being adhered to. Senior Planner Ridley added thatteatptpga fiU}k.is.Aµlrounded by like uses. He said that staff can review the existing landscaping to se4;3txgiidhCeed if necessary. Mr. Have noted that most of the vegetation on site is mature. A vote was taken on the motiotf.`>-Aye: 5 Nay: 0 LEGISLATIVFANTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS DRAFT 1999 AMM.YOLICIES 8, POLICY PRIORITIES LIST City Administrator Hedges prooed an ot!tiview on this item. He said that the legislative committee on general legislation took t*.:0csitiort:@iit cities oppose county authority over plat approval for plats that are contiguous to existing'OY'proposed county roads. He noted that the AMM has taken a strong position and interest in the regio'iel tf3 it $ 4k=l ...' tr Acilmember Blomquist said that she is concerned about cities retaining control tivei zoitit gis;upB : Sbe asked if the positions taken by the AMM have been compared to the positions taken by the MLC to ensure they are similar and not in opposition. She said if there are any positions which are in direct opposition they should be brought back to the Council for review. Mayor Egan stated that the main area of difference is in regard to the property tax class rate system. Councilmember Awada added that since these groups have different needs it is likely that they' have different positions on matters. CouncilmgmbO Wachter said he hopes there will eventually be a change in fiscal disparities and theavwiwt:ef:Money the City of Eagan is required to pay. City Administrator Hedges noted that the -MM . fs looking at some reform to fiscal disparities. VIWOM.TOItLf HEARD Rod Smith, 4280Sequoia Drive, stated thapt the time he has been a candidate for t dtYotsg#+,. o Council he has talked to a number people who have indicatEd:their love of Eagan's parks. He added that he also talked to a number of senior citizens who have indicated that the needs of seniors need to be addressed. He further added that the population of Eagan is very diverse. He said that comments were made that local government needs to communicate more with its citizens. Councilmember Awada moven-Mayor Eo.iy$econded a motion to schedule a Special City Council meeting for November 5, 1998*ai 5:00 p.m'At the purpose of canvassing ballots. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Councilmember Wachter com... jkted! gtt>;h':�... pf the construction of the Aquatic Facility and Fire Administration buildings. Hobald CnilCas4CRtlW knd is requesting a week extension to allow him an opportunity to move the old cars and equipment stored on his property. He noted that he received a call from a lady following the fourth Collaborative Meeting in regard to the lack of a facility in Eagan for mentally and/or physically challenged individuals. He suggested this be discussed at a future Collaborative Meeting. Mayor Egan commented on theiiF: tiieetirig tTtijf lig and Councilmember Awada attended which was hosted by the Larkin Hoffman Daly w firm. He notd.'that there was a broad group of community and business representatives who attepod d. He said it appeAis that the terminus of the LRT system will be brought to the city limits of BloomloWn and not across 11ie river to Eagan. He further said to bring LRT to the citylimits of Bloomington "y ' gt 6gttteR'P:Zhh.*. WW month ELS process but to bring it to Eagan would require a three to six year proceir:; iim eiltli� 4ikvada stated that it was clear that there was EAGAN ClrY COUNCIL MEEflNG MINUTES; NOVEMBER Z 1998 PAGE 10 support for extending LRT to Eagan but doing so would hold up the process by several years. She said the City should consider doing its own EIS.to help speed up the process. Councilmember Masin asked aboiii the status of the ordinance amendment regarding campaign signs. City Administrator Hedges stated Silas fhhcre. aslytsyltxient time to implement the changes for this election but added that Finance Dtr9CZptftyletjt it?sAQverbeke is in the process of working on it. Councilmember Masin inquired.**ut the need to install a Miles Per Hour sign on Civic Center Drive reminding motorists of the speed iftmt. She commented on a bonfire that is held each Halloween in Mendota Heights and suggested the City of Eagan consider conducting a similar community event. City Administrator Hedges said that he will suggest this to Ann Carlon of the CVB and the committee planning the celebratory events for 1999. Councilmember Masin reminded citizens to vote on Tuesday. Councilmember Blomquist ingtiit;0 about;flite outcome of a call she received involving a young skater at the Civic Arena. City Admini"tor Hed.g explained that the situation involved a young person who was doing figure skating m4iieuvers fli:4he middle of the ice and was asked not to by a Civic Arena employee. He further explained d at the po114 states if open skating is busy, figure skating is not allowed because it is unsafe with large lytiiitbml.d4lt iitzs:bKtfte ice. Councilmember Blomquist asked City Administrator Hedges to check ontlaFi a i'[ily o#ihi :k;t aiena during open skating sessions. ADJOURNMENT' The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. M LK Date City Clerk If you need these minutes in an alternative form such as large print,'8nulle, audio tape, etc., please contact the City of Eagan, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, b1N 55122 (612) 6814600, (TDD phone. (612) 454-8535) The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, services, activities, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, mental status or status with regard rQ:VKt lic assistgncr, :. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL Eagan, Minnesota November 2,1998 A regular meeting of the Eagan C+fj• Council was held on Monday, November 2, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present•wg[a.MAygc.;Wwd:Councilmembers Wachter, Awada, Masin and Blomquist. Also present were City lxt ifd9liiRioi {�tt t'tedges, Senior Planner Mike Ridley, Director of Public Works Tom Colbert, and CityAltomey Jiiri'SFie7d AGENDA City Administrator Hedges stated that it would be necessary for the City Council to take action to schedule a Special City Council meeting for November 5 to canvass the municipal ballots from the November 3 General Election. Councilmember Awada movedCounciltillQnber Masin seconded a motion to approve the agenda as presented Aye: 5 Nay: 0 MINUTES OF 4-19"- tEGULAR MEETING Councilmember Blomquist requested that on page two, the following sentence should be added after the third sentence in the third paragraph, "Councilmember Blomquist objected stating that there is no proof of costs to substantiate this claret." Councilmember Wachter requested that Director of Parks and Recreation Vraa provide information on the cost of the wall at a later date. Councilmember Masin stated that on page 1 the last paragraph should be changed to joattie::::,: ;< Councilmember Masin referenced the du" assessment to the Oak Chase property ow nOrsa lt$; to negotiate the final amount after it was voted on 6j owners have 30 days to respond to the amount apps of the person who spoke in the second to page 10 regarding the amount of the d why they were not given the opportunity .#,wil. Mayor Egan stated that the property Councilmember Wachter moved, Councilmember Awada seconded a motion to approve the minutes as amended Aye: 5 Nay: 0 MINUTES OF THE,$ffjrj![MBEK,'0,M SPECIAL MEETING CounciLnember Masin reques*W:tltat on'p"i" three, the third sentence in the second paragraph should be revised as follows, "City Couricilmemb;i Masin stated that recognizing certain residents and honoring them gives an excellent precgi ce ancE:0jPports the effort." Councilmember Wachter movHi3 Coifliida :;k*ada seconded a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 13,1998 SPECIAL MEETING Councilmember Blomquist requeg9jp6g¢ two, the sixth sentence in the first paragraph should be revised as follows, "Director gf:pgi S' and•R[ttibghQrt•Vraa stated that it was his knowledge that St. Louis Park had issued 8,300 season pat p9¢ and they chos2apihold back non-resident season passes Councilmember Masin requesW} that on page 2, thi�:$econd to the last sentence in the fust paragraph should be revised as follow$rL f Masin stated that consideration should be .:.•: given for the many years the Cities of n have accommodated families and youth from the City of Eagan " EAGAN CITY COUNCIL t t=NG MINLMS, NOVEMBER 2, 1998 PAGE Councilmember Blomquist move{}, Councilmember Masin seconded a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 i V!1W0RS" :BE:HtARD Floyd Hiar, 3720 Knollridge Dri. t stated that he wanted to clarify that he has not been distributing campaign liin Literature agas(_�tjuncilmember Awada on behalf of Meg TWey's campaign but rather has been acting on his own behaK:'-fie indicated he did not support Councilmember Awada for mayor. He described an incident that occurred on Saturday involving Councilmember Awada and his distribution of literature. He said that when he was stopped by an Eagan police officer and questioned about the distribution of the literature the officer made reference to Councilmember Awada as Mayor Awada. He said that was a premature statement for the officer to have made. Councilmember Awada stated th4t the reit 6,h Mr. Hiar was stopped by an Eagan police officer was because the campaign literature he -Was distributing did not contain a disclaimer which is legally required. Police Chief Geagan stated that ffie'o'f(Sf1'r'ivti0 Stopped Mr. Hiar inadvertently referred to Councilmember Awada as Mayor Awada and he apologized for his mistake. He said that the officer who made the stop was operating in accordance with a section pertaining to campaign literature. He added that a question arose in regard to the statute and the County Attomey's office is expected to respond. He explained that the statute indicates that campaign literature that does not contain a disclaimer cannot be distributed within 14 days of an election. RECOGNITIONS & P%ESENTATIONS RECOGNITION OF POLICE OFFi.CKROA.GER SLATER FOR 30 YEARS OF SERVICE City Administrator Hedges provided an overvieiv:v}f Iihis item. Police Chief Geagan said it was an honor for him to acknowledge Officer Rodger Slater's 30 years of service to the City of Eagan. He further said he is the first employee to have served the City for this length of time. Officer Slater stated that he has enjoyed working with the members of the Police Department and the City Council and thanked them for this recognition. NESS CONVENTION & VISITOR$,$1+JREAU,Vy98-99 MARKETING PLAN AND BUDGET City Administrator Hedges proeittil st4�reN:Cttthis item. Ann Carlon, Executive Director of the Eagan Convention & Visitors Bureau`fet ieive6 hitt proposed budget and marketing plan. She also discussed winter promotional activities that the CVB has planned, statistics on hospitality industry growth and the effect of the Northwest Airlines strike on the hospitality industry. Mayor Egan commented on the projected luptre growth in the number of airline travelers that the Minneapolis -St. Paul International Airporti4 Atpq#ate. Councilmember Wachter asked what measures are undertaken at the airport bj lhl CVB to iftatl;43ravelers to stay in Eagan hotels. Ms Carlon described the advertising that has been ri7fe& Councilmember Wachter moviWCouncilmember ,lrihda seconded a motion to approve the 1998-99 Marketing Plan and Budget foFtftC:alg3ALFoied¢ti}i0fy& Visitors Bureau Aye: 5 Nay: 0 EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: NOVEMBER Z 1998 PAGE 3 EAGAN'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY (19741999), CVB CELEBRATION City Administrator Hedges pronfja�d an overview on this item. Ann Carlon, Executive Director of the Eagan Convention & Visitors Bureaii;'stated that a citizens committee is being formed. She described the activities planned for 1999 -two, ytBltrt:=.?$" anniversary as a city. She added that they will be requesting some financial snijipot}:>fegi;tliirCttlp::;::: :QONSENT AGENDA In regard to Item A4, Health Insurance/1999, Councilmember Wachter noted that there is a 10.5% increase to the health insurance rates in 1999 which equates to a nice raise for employees. In regard to Item B, Street namg:SWnge, OCB Realty - Eagan Woods Boulevard to Buffet Wit%, Councilmember Wachter asked about tki proposeo*oange. Director of Public Works Colbert explained that OCB Realty requested this name change In regard to Item D, Recommendatigg4 Aii136rt Relations Commission Additional Remote Noi Monitor locations. Councilmember Blo ' ul�iiiyt3fa11ls�:i{ipf 3t:6F:R great idea to perform additional noise monitoring and said that the Valley View'rtieiglib6A* *66d -ii, 11fc surrounding area is in need of noise monitoring. Councilmember Wachter added that the residents should be made aware that noise monitoring will be occurring. In regard to Item K, Recommendation, Bumsville/Eagan Telecommunications Commission competitive franchising application and review process .C49tmilmember Wachter asked if the policies and procedures have been reviewed by an attorngy:. oordinator Reardon stated that they have been reviewed by the cable attorneys. A. Personnel Items Item 1. It was recommended to approve the hiring of zi►� as a part-time seasonal supervisor at the Civic Arena Item 2 It was recommended to approve the hiring of Jessie Luoma and Kristin Rogers as part-time seasonal concession workers at the Civic Arena. Item 3. It was recommended to approve.tb4.4#'0 hshmestEQjgnd advertising for a Clerical Technician II for the Parks & Recreation Department,:Q*ic A'iln4i44 1iiw:Aquatic Facility. Item 4. It was recommended to approwtdRmainfn&.yvith the shared coverage of HealthPartners and Medica under the current plan design * health ii. is ante for City employees for 1999. B. Street name change, OCB Realty - Eagari Wduds'Bouilt$rtl to Buffet Waw It was recommended to approve a street name change of the east/west segment of "Eagan Woods Boulevard" (located west of Pilot Knob Road and east of Lost Spur Country Club) to "Buffet Way" subject to the applicant being responsible for all costs associated with the name change (i.e. sign replacement etc.). C. Demolition change order for Lawrenc Og�Lane It was recommended to approve a change in the scope of the demolition cgftl ' for the 1i0­iiO3on Lawrence Avenue and Linde Lane. D. Recommendation Airport Relatioi?AQmmission Additional Remote Noise Monitor locations It was recommended to approve a recommer4il ion by the Airporf*lations Commission for the siting of remote noise monitoring terminals wit} gi,ti6:itijtAtlf>ed by the Metropolitan Airports Commission, and to reiterate the City"*" ft'o-location in the Highview Avenue area. EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES; NOVEMBER Z 1998 PAGE E. Final Plat, Gopher Eagan Industrial P4tk5'^ Add It was recommended to approve a Final Plat (Gopher Eagan Industrial Park 5'" Addigop) consisting of one lot east of Hwy. 149 and south of Yankee Doodle Road in the SE Y. of Section 12 and NE Yi of Section 13, subject to the vacation of adjacent right-of- way for Kutoff Drive and Yankee Doodle;ttff F. Contract 98.16, aDvrove Chanee OrdL*No.•2. Wescott Woodlands !Street & Utilitv lmnrovements) It was recommended to approve Change t *T No. 2 to Contract 98-16 (Wescott Woodlands - Street and Utility Improvements) and authorize the'. M'ayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents. G. Receive petition /order public hearing - easement vacation (Kingswood Pond 2^d Add.) It was recommended to receive the petition to vacate a drainage and utility easement within Lot 1, Block 2, Kingswood Ponds 2^d Addition and scwIile a public hearing to be held on November 30,1998. H. Receive request/order public hearing; `� easem&R:.vacation W' Street -McKee 1" & 3rd Add 1 It was recommended to receive the petition to 99cate Finat:Tbeets rights-of-way, and schedule a public hearing to be held on November 30, 1998. I. Project 765, receive petition /authorize feasibility ievort, Robin Lane (Sidewalk Improvements). It was recommended to receive the petition and authorize the preparation of a feasibility report for Project 765 (Robin Lane - Sidewalk Improvements). J. Footing 6r Foundation Permit, Stringer Business � recommended to approve a footing and foundation Business Systems) on Lot 1, Block 3, Grand Otl1F3i!F K. Recommendation, Burnsville/Eagan TeltClgl apphcation and review process. It was rec6miirt Application, Review and Recommendations Reg Block 3, Grand Oak TN•o). It was Shenehon Company (for Stringer Subdivision approval. the "Policies and Procedures Governing f Competitive Cable Franchises." L Adoption of 1999 Burnsville/Eagan community television budget. It was recommended to approve the 1999 Burnsville/Eagan Community Television Budget. Councilmember Blomquist moved, Councilmember Wachter seconded a motion to approve the consent agenda. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 i{fAR- TNGS CERTIFICAWN 0EWLINQUENT UTILITIES City Administrator Hedges prQY3L 4t i?Ylt f? :iw)ilis item. Mayor Egan opened the public hearing to anyone wishing to speak. There being no one, he turned the discussion back to the Council. Councilmember Awada moved, CouncdMt #.ib{tc Masin seconded a motion to close the public hearing and approve certification of delincZ#ieAf:a y>:cdynts to Dakota County for collection with property taxes. Aye: 5 Nay 0 CERTIFICATION -!RF DELINQUENT: 4LSE ALARM BILLS City Administrator Hedges prppi ;} :gice tlitw-C4t:Otis item. EAGAN CrrY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES; NOVEMBER Z, 1998 PAGE 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 movedbtlncilmember Masin seconded a motion to close the pubhc hearing and approve the final assessmertt*pa,fg;.4gliggyg .tfdlse alarm bills and authorize its certification to Dakota County. Ave: 5ljjt;4k;;::; VACATE PUBLLC'tASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY, GOPHER Ee4GJ1N INDUSTRIAL PARK 1sT ADD. City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Director of Public Works Colbert gave a staff report. Mayor Egan opened the public ging toyone wishing to speak. There being no one, he turned the discussion back to the Couni e Councilmember Wachter moved,:C nciAriember Awada seconded a motion to close the public hearing and approve the vacation of pu.b' if ti llE q¢ wny:vrithm-Gopher Eagan Industrial Park 15' Addition and authorize the Mayor and Otp irleiltftl:tii d.tdi tO related documents. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 VACATE SIDEWALK EASEMENT, PARK CENTER 5TH ADD. Councilmember Blomquist moved, Councilmember Masin seconded a motion to continue the public hearing for the vacation of a sidewalk easement, with#t1he Park Center 51h Addition (document no. 13005774) from November 2, 1998 to Novembei.30;1948? Aye: 5 Nav: 0 PROJECT 733, FINj it49SESSME14T HEARING, MCKEE ADD. (STREET RECONSU CTION ANF#UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS) City Administrator Hedges provided an oviMt'w.idtf;this item. Director of Public Works Colbert gave a staff report. He added that one objection was receiver#from EZ Air Park, Mayor Egan opened the public hearing to anyone wishing to speak. There were seven people who indicated they were in attendance for this item. No one chose to speak and he turned the discussion back to the Council. Mayor Egan noted that a numbei*&ono# yIt6w-rid ere asked by the residents at the October 27 neighborhood meeting. CouncilmembOtAwada [.ft Tented how nice the streets in this neighborhood look. ... Councilmember Aw•adamove�fi Ca; Mltsin seconded a motion to close the public hearing and approve the Fina] assessm6fi£ ioifo6PfAjECt:{vicKee Additions - Street Reconstruction and Utility Improvements) and authorize its certification to Dakota County for collection. Aye: 4 Nay 1 (Councilmember Blomquist opposed) OLD ORDINANCE AMEN 7SY'CHAI"..M 6, TOBACCO LICENSING City Administrator Hedges provided an overview im'this item. Councilmember Wachter state;* OWhe.to a=tgd3Rance was discussed back in March and asked if the restriction of signage proruQ.*". W...yJ...... dD1IGCo products had been addressed by the APC. Senior Planner Ridley said that letters were sent to all convenience gas stations regarding signage in EAG.AN CITY COUNCIL MEE'I1NG MINUTES; NOVEMBER Z 1998 PACE general. He added that he would bring the issue of restricting advertising signs for tobacco products to the APC for their review. Councilmember Awada moved; t6uncilmember Blomquist seconded a motion to approve an amendment to Chapter 6, Tobacco Lic;;$:.:8 REQUEST TO DISCUSS LOCATION OF GENERATOR ON MUNICIPAL CAMPUS City Administrator Hedges prm"ided an overview on this item. He said it is being recommended to continue this item to a future City Council agenda to allow time to receive additional information about the feasibility of relocating the generator adjacent to the Police Department. Tim Dunn, 3935 Denmark Avenue, said he was concerned about the process that has been followed regarding the siting of the gerilitiltor. HitRither said residents would have appreciated the opportunity to provide feedback regarcj.. g this mi}ffer back in March. He questioned the cost of the access driveway. He added that no othdilbiddingiiroposals were taken for site B or C He further added that he would like to see the generator incited Qp tfie Municipal Campus site. Councilmember Wachter commie, R 'm' the rldhk'frbik the generator being equivalent to that of a car idling. He asked for further clarification on noise levels. Mr. Dunn said he would like to see a wall built similar to the one between the Aquatic Facility and the library to alleviate some of the noise. Councihnember Blomquist moved, Councilmember Wachter seconded a motion to continue Tim Dunn's request to relocate the standby generator to the.NovitlYiber 17, 1998 City Council meeting. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Councilmember Blomquist questioned why thopnerator would be allowed to be located on park land rather than the Municipal Campus. ..: NEW BUSOas$" CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS - RDO MATERIAL HANDLING COMPANY City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Senior Planner Ridley gave a staff report. He added that a letter was received from First Industrial expressing concern with visibility of the outdoor storage area from Lone OakRkitdiitd the,rntUft bf the outdoor storage enclosure materials. He further added that the outdoor storey if'ti'1i1Qe 4 raiimi texceed the height of the fence and said that staff will work with the applicant to determine tk'o'oropriate material to be used for the fence construction. Councilmember Masin askeditrfiiiyoiii i![its:g+lt4icYsom First Industrial. Senior Planner Ridley stated that no one was present but staff ifl'etiuvretffif-tt ;doncems are addressed. Councilmember Blomquist said she supported this item as long as staff works with the neighbors to address their concerns. Councilmember Blomquist moved, QgpRc. Conditional Use Permit to allow the establ�diifiE ifr6li acre site located north of Lone Oak Roatfwest The Conditional Use P4unit shall be Council 2. City Officials proposed use. Awada seconded a motion to approve a ft sales, leasing and service facility upon a 1.7 4k Circle subject to the following conditions: 60 days of approval by the City is customary and incidental to the EAGAN CRY COUNCIL MEETING MINUPF5; NOVEMBER Z 19% PAGE 7 3. The proposed outdoor storage area shall be shifted westward to he not less than 40 feet from the adjacent Lone 04ik Circle right-of-way. 4. Outdoor storage activities shall.;bf,- rpMbitt4'li.to the rear area of the site within the area specifically designated 5. Forklift display shall betl+�fined to the area graphically identified upon the site plan and limited to a maximum 443w_ o vehicles. 6. The screening provided around the outdoor storage area shall consist of a solid fence. 7. The height of the materials stored outdoors shall not exceed the height of the fence used to screen such matenalt.'" & The site plan shall be In ed to illustrate an ability to provide 44 off-street parking stalls as required by the City Code:'% 9. All trash and recycling coiltiitl2trR1t1(:RI131C6;3i): stored indoors or within an enclosure in compliance with applicable City Code requirements. 10. All site signage shall comply with applicable provisions of the City Sign Code. 11. All building, parking/drive aisles, and landscaped areas shall be properly maintained. 12. Additional landscaping shjli:be hooded.and directed to deflect light away from adjacent properties and nghts-of<1vey Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Councilmember Arvada moved, Councilmember Wailiier seconded a motion to approve a Conditional Use Permit to allow the outdoor storage of forklifts and related materials upon the property upon a 1.7 acre site located north of Lone Oak Road and west of Lone Oak Circle subject to the following conditions: 1. The Conditional Use Per"At" nKQ; �lnvithin 60 days of approval by the City Council. .. 2 City Officials determir4`fliat limited`1Sutdoor display is customary and incidental to the proposed use. 3. The proposed outdoor AtiDYiige:*6 if qp:p i¢ 3iitfted westward to lie not less than 40 feet from the adjacent Lone Oak Circle right-of-way. 4. Outdoor storage activities shall be combined to the rear area of the site within the area specifically designated on the site ;plan. 5. Forklift display shall be o f}iF:IpCar:Braphically identified upon the site plan and limited to a maximum O#jvo vehicles. 6. The screening provided iitound the outdoorStvrage area shall consist of a solid fence. 7. The height of the matefp'�;G3il� ..:0j11 not exceed the height of the fence used to screen such materials. EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUrE5, NOVEMBER Z 1998 PAGER 8 The site plan shall be modified to illustrate an ability to provide 44 off-street parking stalls as required by the.P11 Code 9. All trash and recycling potUpimpha445Sbff.he stored indoors or within an enclosure in compliance with appliciN 09*0en ts. 10. All site signage shall coKipJy with applicable provisions of the City Sign Code. 11. All building, parking/drive aisles, and landscaped areas shall be properly maintained 12. Additional landscaping shall be hooded and directed to deflect light away from adjacent properties and rights-o&.Wv Aye: 5 Nay: 0 CONDITIONAL LSE PrRN11T - FREIGHTMASTERS City Administrator Hedges provided Zn 0vefVieW 011 this Item. Senior Planner Ridley gave a staff report. Ron Have, representing Freightmasters, explained the steps taken to protect the fuel storage tank against leaks Councilmember Blomquist asked if there wsjO i4d"If.6te Screening of the fuel storage tank. Senior ........... Planner Ridley stated that currently thewW4EiCeltAirig kdpiig the boulevard of Kennebec Drive. Mr. Have mentioned that the storage tanks will bcloeitid" behind,ffie principal budding and added that they have already been granted two Conditional Use;?liJlRkf.on.thiS site and said the conditions of those CUPS required screening that should be adequate. Councilmember Awada moved, Mayor Egan secondeda motion to approve a Conditional Use Permit to allow a 12,000 -gallon above ground fuel storage tank on property located at 3659 Kennebec Drive, legally described as Part of Lot 1, and Part of Lot 2, Block 3, Cedar Industrial Park, in the N5V 1,4 of Section 17 subject to the following conditions I The Conditional Use PermRA*.1;-be rxcp.1tW:kt Dakota County within 60 days of Council approval and FMO"of'Wo g'sulYffutted to the City. 2. The tank shall be locatp4 in the rear yard as shown on the site plan dated September 11, 1998. ............ 3 A protective barrier thft1s'k&epiiW ..914: .. 914:etty Fire Marshal shall be installed around the tank. 4. The applicant shall provide to the City proof of the State Fire Marshal's review and approval of the fuel tank prioX.to.ft-igstallation. 5. The fuel tank shall be us6ili"ly for" e occupant's company vehicles. Fuel sales to others shall not be agbVFed Councilmember Masin askedif*re were any safet-' ..... Y::concerns due to the proximity of the tard, to the river and what impact this would development in the area. Councilmember Awada commented th*414: rdiY fof iki'i4EiitieI development to occur the land use would have to be changed. Councilmember Blomquist stated that changing the land use is not going to EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES; NOVEMBER 21998 PAGE happen because this area has been zoned industrial. She said she did not have a problem with the CUP as long as there is adequate screening from th4 street and all appropriate regulations pertaining to the storage tank are being adhered to. Senior Planner Ridley added thatteatptpga fiU}k.is.Aµlrounded by like uses. He said that staff can review the existing landscaping to se4;3txgiidhCeed if necessary. Mr. Have noted that most of the vegetation on site is mature. A vote was taken on the motiotf.`>-Aye: 5 Nay: 0 LEGISLATIVFANTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS DRAFT 1999 AMM.YOLICIES 8, POLICY PRIORITIES LIST City Administrator Hedges prooed an ot!tiview on this item. He said that the legislative committee on general legislation took t*.:0csitiort:@iit cities oppose county authority over plat approval for plats that are contiguous to existing'OY'proposed county roads. He noted that the AMM has taken a strong position and interest in the regio'iel tf3 it $ 4k=l ...' tr Acilmember Blomquist said that she is concerned about cities retaining control tivei zoitit gis;upB : Sbe asked if the positions taken by the AMM have been compared to the positions taken by the MLC to ensure they are similar and not in opposition. She said if there are any positions which are in direct opposition they should be brought back to the Council for review. Mayor Egan stated that the main area of difference is in regard to the property tax class rate system. Councilmember Awada added that since these groups have different needs it is likely that they' have different positions on matters. CouncilmgmbO Wachter said he hopes there will eventually be a change in fiscal disparities and theavwiwt:ef:Money the City of Eagan is required to pay. City Administrator Hedges noted that the -MM . fs looking at some reform to fiscal disparities. VIWOM.TOItLf HEARD Rod Smith, 4280Sequoia Drive, stated thapt the time he has been a candidate for t dtYotsg#+,. o Council he has talked to a number people who have indicatEd:their love of Eagan's parks. He added that he also talked to a number of senior citizens who have indicated that the needs of seniors need to be addressed. He further added that the population of Eagan is very diverse. He said that comments were made that local government needs to communicate more with its citizens. Councilmember Awada moven-Mayor Eo.iy$econded a motion to schedule a Special City Council meeting for November 5, 1998*ai 5:00 p.m'At the purpose of canvassing ballots. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Councilmember Wachter com... jkted! gtt>;h':�... pf the construction of the Aquatic Facility and Fire Administration buildings. Hobald CnilCas4CRtlW knd is requesting a week extension to allow him an opportunity to move the old cars and equipment stored on his property. He noted that he received a call from a lady following the fourth Collaborative Meeting in regard to the lack of a facility in Eagan for mentally and/or physically challenged individuals. He suggested this be discussed at a future Collaborative Meeting. Mayor Egan commented on theiiF: tiieetirig tTtijf lig and Councilmember Awada attended which was hosted by the Larkin Hoffman Daly w firm. He notd.'that there was a broad group of community and business representatives who attepod d. He said it appeAis that the terminus of the LRT system will be brought to the city limits of BloomloWn and not across 11ie river to Eagan. He further said to bring LRT to the citylimits of Bloomington "y ' gt 6gttteR'P:Zhh.*. WW month ELS process but to bring it to Eagan would require a three to six year proceir:; iim eiltli� 4ikvada stated that it was clear that there was EAGAN ClrY COUNCIL MEEflNG MINUTES; NOVEMBER Z 1998 PAGE 10 support for extending LRT to Eagan but doing so would hold up the process by several years. She said the City should consider doing its own EIS.to help speed up the process. Councilmember Masin asked aboiii the status of the ordinance amendment regarding campaign signs. City Administrator Hedges stated Silas fhhcre. aslytsyltxient time to implement the changes for this election but added that Finance Dtr9CZptftyletjt it?sAQverbeke is in the process of working on it. Councilmember Masin inquired.**ut the need to install a Miles Per Hour sign on Civic Center Drive reminding motorists of the speed iftmt. She commented on a bonfire that is held each Halloween in Mendota Heights and suggested the City of Eagan consider conducting a similar community event. City Administrator Hedges said that he will suggest this to Ann Carlon of the CVB and the committee planning the celebratory events for 1999. Councilmember Masin reminded citizens to vote on Tuesday. Councilmember Blomquist ingtiit;0 about;flite outcome of a call she received involving a young skater at the Civic Arena. City Admini"tor Hed.g explained that the situation involved a young person who was doing figure skating m4iieuvers fli:4he middle of the ice and was asked not to by a Civic Arena employee. He further explained d at the po114 states if open skating is busy, figure skating is not allowed because it is unsafe with large lytiiitbml.d4lt iitzs:bKtfte ice. Councilmember Blomquist asked City Administrator Hedges to check ontlaFi a i'[ily o#ihi :k;t aiena during open skating sessions. ADJOURNMENT' The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. M LK Date City Clerk If you need these minutes in an alternative form such as large print,'8nulle, audio tape, etc., please contact the City of Eagan, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, b1N 55122 (612) 6814600, (TDD phone. (612) 454-8535) The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, services, activities, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, mental status or status with regard rQ:VKt lic assistgncr, :.