11/30/1998 - City Council RegularMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
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A regular meeting of the Eagan CKyC-ouncil was heli Vn Monday, November 30, 1998 at 6:30
p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Prese$t:.W.'"gMay9.c2g#'and Councilmembers Wachter, Awada
and Masin. Also present were City Administ 0tTi}p0'iSCd$es, Senior Planner Mike Ridley, Director of
Public Works Tom Colbert, and City Attorney Jim l'eldon.
AGENDA
Councilmember Awada moved,
agenda as presented. Aye: 4 Nay: 0
a motion to approve the
MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 17,1998 REGULAR MEETING
Councilmember Masin requested:Ltsat{q pact 7:thtt:iito6on regarding the name selection for the
Aquatic Facility be changed to reflect a 3�Zve le with Ca:::' i hembers Masin and Blomquist opposing.
Mayor Egan requested that on page 5, in the second sentence of the first paragraph under
'Building Permit for Parkview Golf Course', the word abstract be changed to extract.
Councilmember Wachter movedk.Cpuncilmember Masin seconded a motion to approve the
minutes as amended. Aye: 4 Nay: 0
Councilmember Blomquist arrived at•ft:35 p'ifi•`::::;
DEPART11111h ':#t At# WU5INESS
HOLZ:iliiM 1998 ANNUAL REPORT
City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Michael Vincent, Chair of the
Friends of the Farm, provided an update on the building projects that were completed at Holz Farm in
1998 and thanked the City Council for the infusion of City funds from a dedicated cellular tower revenue
account.
Councilmember Wachter asked about pro. ed activities for 1999. Mr. Vincent stated that each
year the Board reviews what activities the commu'�u'y has boeW receptive to and makes a determination
regarding what activities will be offered the following year bij*d on that information.
Director of Parks and Recreation Vraa provided an ifpdate on the construction of the Cascade Bay
Aquatic Facility. He noted that the sale of season passes will begin tomorrow Councilmember Masin
asked about the concrete structure being built adjacent to the residents' homes and what buffering is
proposed to be installed between the residents and the structure. Vraa stated that a mechanical building
is being constructed in this area and that Landscape Architeet/:Park Planner C.J. Lilly and City
Administrator Hedges have been working with the residentrtii develop a landscape plan.
In regard to Item B, Amendment to Clean Water PaM*rship Grant - Fish Laky Councilmember
Masin inquired about the additional $100,000 that was aw•ai'dtnd to the City but not used. Director of
Parks and Recreation Vraa explained that the project cost was significantly less than anticipated and
attempts are being made to utilize the remaining dollars for another project. Mayor Egan said he wanted
to ensure that the additional money is not unnecessarily spent on projects that are not viable
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In regard to Item G,
of the City Code, Councitmember Blomg4,6Jt.:Mked who wgs:&ing the work on this item. City
Administrator Hedges stated that staff will''' atosI;'0 slie language and the City Attomey's office
will finalize the language prior to publication' 114
..aiw`;ifat action on this item should also include
authorizing an ordinance amendment to update the Uniform Building Code to the 1997 edition.
Councilmember Masin questioned what the City's liability will be if it assumes the responsibility for
reviewing the plumbing plans for commercial and industrial buildings and if there will be any additional
cost to the City. Chief Building Official Reid5ta2ed that there is no cost to the City to assume this
responsibility, but it will help to shorten >3ii j0a:pf6cdS3 and will benefit contractors.
In regard to Item H, Change Order Ho. 2,'L1iscade B'm*' .: Councilmember hlasin stated that there
has been a lot of change orders for this project and:4sked aboutthe temporary nature of some of the
deletions. Director of Parks and Recreation VTdp': me:reasons for the cost reductions and also
discussed which items are permanentlyfleliFfPi3:froat;fU¢:piiY tt cost. Mayor Egan noted t6t although
the overall cost is about 58,800 below the estimate he vJiftls�to ensure the budget is not exceeded. Vraa
stated that $285,000 still remains in the contingency fund for unforeseen costs and the only bid left to
award is for the entrance gate. He further stated that while there may be other additions and deletions
there should not be any substantial changes to the cost. Councilmember Blomquist said she would like to
have information on all previous and current change orders presented to the Council in one single
document for comparison purposes.
A. Personnel Items
Item 1. It was recommended to approve theyppointp;enf;Ofiaig Jensen as Fire Chief of the Eagan
Volunteer Fire Department.
Item 2. It was recommended to approve t}ie hiring of Julie Kaufman -Boom as a part-time Clerical
Technician III in the Fire Department.
Item 3. It was recommended the hiring'of Leah Taylor as a seasonal part-time concession worker in the
civic arena.
Item 4. It was recommended to accept'tlie resigriabon'6F1'atioiOfficer Rodger Slater from the Eagan
Police Department.
Item 5. It was recommended to approve the collej We bargaitdng agreement for years 1999 and 2000
between the City of Eagan and the Dispatcher Bargaining Ui83
B. Amendment to Clean Water Partnership Grant - Fish Lake. It was recommended to approve and
authorize the signature of an amendment to the previously approved Minnesota Clean Water Partnership
Project Implementation Loan agreement for the Fish Lake Phase II Implementation Project.
C. Approve senior citizen special assessment deferral rgquQ*- Parcel 10-17751-110-02 (Proiect 733
McKee Addition - Street Im rovementltL:;itYRa4:ed to approve a request for a senior citizen
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deferment of special assessments.
D. 1999 Burnsville/ Eagan Community Television access o"ction class fees. It was recommended to
approve the Burnsville/ Eagan Community Television 1994icfass fees as recommended by the
Burnsville/Eagan Telecommunications Commission.
E. 1999 License renewals for trash haulers. It was recommended to approve the 1999 license renewals for
trash haulers.
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F. Premiies permit application for Club to conduct a pull tab
operation at AI Baker's, 3.134 Washingtotr-13rive. It was reco4&nded to approve a resolution approving
the charitable gambling premises permit fbrthe Eagan High J;,chool Football Booster Club to conduct a
pull -tab operation at Al Baker's located a0o' $ o(ii Washingte.
G. RRg nest authorization to prepare ordinance44%di)Ytenls to Chapter 10 (Public Protection, Crimes anc
Offenses) and Chapter 4 (Construction Licensing, Permits and Regulation) of the City Code. It was
recommended to direct staff to prepare ordinance amendments to Chapter 10 (Public Protection, Crimes
and Offenses) and Chapter 4 (Construction, Licensing, Permits and Regulation) of the City Code.
H. Change Order No. 2, Cascade Bay. It... Ct1%tbf1 ?t?r??c1 tLkApprove Change Order 2 for Cascade Bay
Aquatic Facility in the amount of $27,201.00. (Coupt7nie'm6 "Alomquist abstained)
Councilmember Wachter moved, Councilp tltnber Awa{la seconded a motion to approve the
consent agenda. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROPOSED BUDGET AND PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR 1999
City Administrator Hedges gave.a presentation on this item and thanked Finance Director
VanOverbeke, Assistant Finance Directo .t1,4_pMr and all the department heads for thew work on the
budget document. Finance Director Vanfk¢tbi2lj .*Xther discussed the proposed budget and property
tax levy.
Councilmember Blomquist inquireda3}put thlt. ggkyfAiko the Public Works budget and the Parks
budget. City Administrator Hedges explainpy� t1te=>ijifk3e in the Public Works budget is primarily due to
expansion of the winter trail maintenanCR Rtefri. Finance Director VanOverbeke explained that the
increase to the Parks budget is partly due'to the financing of the Eagan Forever Green Program in 1999.
Councilmember Blomquist suggested that the Council review this program on a quarterly basis and re-
evaluate financial participation.
Mayor Egan opened the public MGaring to, Anyone wishing to speak.
Resident Joe Barry commended the'City Cbdhe'floYreducing the tax levy and tax capacity rate.
He questioned why the education tax credit is not4+3lnized di:Vie Truth -in -Taxation statement, how the
salaries and benefits for employees compare to oth2Ymunicip.*#ties with similar populations and the
transfer of Cable Franchise Fees to the Fire Admir*i; ation co1haruction budget. City Administrator
Hedges and Finance Director VanOverbeke responded to his:iIftestions.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Egan turned the discussion back to the Council.
He commended City Administrator Hedges and Finance Director VanOverbeke for their efforts in
making the budget presentation and budget document user,(riendly for the City Council and audience.
Councilmember Blomquist suggested that this item be contiliu6d to the December 15 City Council
meeting to allow people who may be watching the budget di"ssion on cable an opportunity to provide
feedback.
Councilmember Blomquist moved, Councilmember.A wada seconded a motion to continue the
public hearing to December 15,1998 City Council meetings;: %lye: 5 Nay: 0
CEDARVALE SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT -1999 BUDGET
City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item.
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Mayor Egan opened the public tiydilEttiltdilg to speak. There being no one, he
turned the discussion back to the Counci ..
Councilmember Awada moved, C-ti%akcilmember Mia kYseconded a motion to close the public
hearing and set the levy and budget consider l3AtSstc>r lta %iE[ember 15, 1998 City Council meeting. Aye.
5 Nay: 0
PARK CENTER FIFTH ADDITION
VACATION OF SIDEWALK EASEMENT
City Administrator Hedges provpj d:2lit.pjiQ i ik>!Ftfq tJ} s item. Director of Public Works Colbert
gave a staff report. ..."'""'
Mayor Egan opened the public hearing ta:>alyone wishing to speak. There being no one, he
turned the discussion back to the Council.
Councilmember Awada moved,' Coiincilmembi!i'Wachter seconded a motion to close the public
hearing and approve the vacation of a sidewalk easement document number 1305774 within Lot 1, Block
1, Park Center Fifth Addition and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents.
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
VACATE FIRST STREET PUBLIC1UGk1TS-OF-WAY, MCKEE & MCKEE 3RD ADDITIONS
City Administrator Hedges provided 'an bVwtjr}:!?n. this item. Director of Public Works Colbert
gave a staff report.
Mayor Egan opened the public hear 4*:!ag tYtifie'wishing to speak. There being no one, he
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Councilmember Masin moved, Councilmember Blomquist seconded a motion to close the public
hearing and approve the vacation of attached described public right-of-way within McKee and McKee 3b
Additions reserving the rights for drainage and utility purposes and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute all related documents. Aye: 5 Nay. 0 "
VACATE DRAINAGE & UTILrff19iikSi!I�flN'f$ Kf�1rvSWOOD POND 2ND ADDITION
City Administrator Hedges provided an oNWview oiiYhis item. Director of Public Works Colbert
gave a staff report.
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 Awada seconded a motion to close the public
hearing and approve the vacation of a public drainage and tiWty easement within Lot 1, Block 2,
Kingswood Ponds Second Addition and authorize the Mayor.;6d City Clerk to execute all related
documents. Aye: 5 Nay 0
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1999 FEE SCHELI{(i;�
City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Questions were raised about the
increases to the parkland dedication fee and about the cost for bagging of "No Parking" signs. Finance
Director VanOverbeke explained the rationale for the increase and the fee for bagging the signs.
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Councilmember Blomquist asked why tli i4 Vbetween pawn shop and adult use
license fees. She suggested the adult usd.B�ense fees should li<ipereased. VanOverbeke stated that the
adult use fees were established consistent:with the fees for on sale hquor license fees. He noted that
pawn shop license fees are set higher bec2ffSe;of the amou c6£ .record keeping that must be done by the
Police Department. He further noted that lfti2:S1?,1iQQ:Jj:be high since electronic record keeping is
now a Code requirement. Councilmember Ivja31f1aitifRi#'3bout the fee for hair and nail salon
inspection.
Councilmember Masin moved, Councilmember Awada seconded a motion to adopt a resolution
approving the 1999 Fee Schedule establishing, foes for various City services, supplies and materials. Aye:
5 Nay: 0
Councilmember Blomquist said she woulcM ice to fiuidi6k review certain areas of the fee schedule,
in particular those fees relating to pawn shops an4;rfdult useg.:.:Mayor Egan suggested that the Council
review the fees on an item by item basis next year::
INTERIM USE PERMIT - TRANSPORT CORPORATION OF AMERICA, INC.
City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Senior Planner Ridley gave a
staff report.
Councilmember Wachter moved}trouncilmember Awada seconded a motion to approve an
Interim Use Permit to allow the outdoof'St{Zi' ` Ck,wgp trailers as a principal use on Outlot A, Gopher
Eagan Industrial Park 3b Addition, locatedin (fie'6HI +Gf.Section 21, south of Borchert Lane between
Mike Collins Drive and the railroad subject toithe followfiig conditions:
1. The Interim Use Permit shaJll-.*lQilpjF�i6'af Dakota County within 60 days of Council
approval and proof of ritCtiFitl143ubmitted to the City.
2 The permit shall terminate three years following the date of issuance of the permit, or 30
days following notice to the applicant that the City has acquired ownership of the
property, whichever ocimrs first.
3. The interim use permit:i�Aj-.,. 6lt Cf:3Q Rik tElnual administrative review. The purpose
of such review shall be't8 tieferniiti'effte4'the'conditions of the permit are within
compliance. The interim use peril* --nay be::Ytwoked for failure to comply with any
condition of the permit follosving*,#bce of &,noncompliance and a hearing by the City
Council with all interested partie4k2ing givei>in opportunity to be heard.
4. All storage shall be located on the northern portion of the property and contained within
the existing gravel surfaced area
5. The property shall be used for storage of semi trailers only. No more than 75 semi trailers
shall be stored on the property at any one tj
6 The applicant and ownrgt:Sdfasiptetbe:eiteand restrict access by the general public.
Clean up and removal p;:ifijtp+lti4hml;dumping or deposit of materials on the site
shall be the responsibility of the applicant Transport America, within thirty days of
issuance of the permit.
7. No vehicle maintenance activity shall be conducted on the property.
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
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FINAL PLANNED DEM -00W '(R& ..!..NG) AND FINAL PLAT
TRANSP0XT-.:C0RP0RATI0N*i1 AMERICA
City Administrator Hedges provi overview dgCthis item. Senior Planner Ridley gave a
staff report. Director of Pubhc Works Col14 t�T has not completed their review and
staff is still waiting for their comments pertaiidilg#pt x#i$hway 13 access and added that it has been
difficult for staff to complete adequate traffic analysis given the short timeframe between the APC and
City Council meetings. Mayor Egan said he was concerned about the lack of time for adequate analysis.
Director of Public Works Colbert said that staff could attempt to complete a review by the December 15
City Council meeting.
John Donnelly, Frauenshuh Companies; c®CptYeif ivlti,ffte overriding concerns of traffic and
safety. He said they are supportive of additional r&*w of tli liaffic issues and agreed to a continuance
of this item to the December 15 City Council meeting%
John Vogel, 3369 Heritage Lane,;iSijS ij [9yliel;tli .. eft.Rig rezoning, height and location of the
building and traffic. Senior Planner Riclffy'responded'ftY hit: Vogel's concerns.
Mayor Egan referenced a letter from the MPCA that stated the proposed development was the
preferred way to encapsulate the fly ash deposit. He questioned staff regarding the tree removal. Senior
Planner Ridley stated that the proposed tree mitigation plan is consistent with Code requirements.
Councilmember Wachter suggested thai:fh q!r a mitigation plan be changed to incorporate more hardy
tree varieties.
Several other area residents spoke ab6tit the rezofifri& .fly ash, compatibility of the use and traffic
and parking ... .............
Councilmember Blomquist comA0bt d oti'the chemical composition of the fly ash and requested
information regarding the developer's sirii boring analysis.
Deborah DeLuca, representing Braun Intertec, provided background information on how fly ash
was handled by the MPCA in the early 1980's. She added that if the ash is excavated it will become
airborne and the MPCA would prefer to have the ash encapsulated rather than disturbed. She provided a
graphic depiction of the site showing th}:2lftI itttRill+diflir locations of soil borings performed by
the developer. Councdmember Masin AAed if &f4*iwm d'iirliny contamination to the groundwater if
the fly ash is encapsulated. Ms. DeLuca stated thii( be MPCA ,Itas indicated that leaving the fly ash
uncapped will result in continued infiltration of pieF2pitatiors:ujrough the ash and continued contribution
to ground water contamination.
Mr. Donnelly stated that they have worked diligently to site the building appropriately to avoid
destroying the environment. He added that they would be willing to replace some of the tree varieties
with more hardy species. He further added that they are willing to work with staff to address the traffic
concerns.
Councilmember Awada moved, Councilmember WAiSher seconded a motion to continue the
Final Planned Development (rezoning irAttl &;:ilCti;Busig4ss to PD, Planned Development) to allow a .
three story, 123,000 square foot office bsW. a! 1 P1#t i&' site located north of Yankee Doodle Road
and east of Highway 13 (within the SE 1/. of Section 8) and the Final Plat (Transport America
Headquarters Addition) legally combining the 5 lots which: pWerlie the subject property into a single 83
acre parcel to the December 15, 1998 City Council meeting.:Aye: 5 Nay: 0
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REZONING & PRELIMINARI:[!Y ANNED DEVEL7- MINI/USA EQUITIES
MENT
City Administrator Hedges proviEl64Rn overview 0/3.Oi s item. Senior Planner Ridley gave a
staff report.
Attorney Linda Fisher, representing Cornerstone Development, described the mini -storage
facility, presented pictures of the building, described the building materials and discussed why this use
was suitable for the site. She added that the building will serve as a buffer between the existing
commercial buildings and the residential
Russ Miller, Cornerstone Development; }iiitiv3Ce8 tib kg{ound information on the company and
the mini -storage industry. He discussed the physiftFappearUK* of the facility, site suitability, rental
rates and security measures. He noted that there ??til be limiied.hours of operation and a manager will be
on site 24 hours per day.
Mayor Egan said that initially hewis'unsure attotttthis development proposal, but Ms. Fisher's
letter analyzing how this use fits into the Central Area District mitigated his concerns. He added that this
development eliminates future piecemeal development of this property by completing the development
between the animal hospital and Kennedy Transmission.
Councilmember Wachter said hP didA9t think a pylon sign was necessary for a high quality
building such as this. Mr. Miller stated Sfl$;!iNpRftirtt.to have signage visibility from Duckwood Drive.
He said they would be agreeable to eliminating tlte4lyip¢ digP if they could have limited building signage
on the south side of Building E. Councdmem6w Blomgti�st'asked how large the sign would be on the
south side. Senior Planner Ridley stated that tale sigp wottld;�iecone foot by ZS feet or 25 square Feet total.
Councilmember Wachter moved�i>{i'icsTrhember Awada seconded a motion to approve a Final
Planned Development, rezoning from d8dt.munity Shopping Center, to allow construction of a self -
storage facility on 4.42 acres west of Denmark Avenue north of Duckwood Drive, legally described as
Outlot A, Town Centre 70 Twenty-first Addition in the NW 1/4 of Section 15 subject to the following
conditions:
1. The property shall be rG1b'':'r'':'
2. A Planned Development Agreeni shall be Rtecuted and recorded against the property
The following exhibits are requiredl6r the t Bement:
Final Site Plan
Final Building Elevations
Final Landscape Plan
Final Signage Plan
Final Site Lighting Plan
3. There shall be no outside storage.
4. The trash enclosure sha)ii1R (�St.A .... Afitent with the requirements of the City
Code and include a screening gate of 90% or greater opacity.
5. Additional customer parking should be provided near the office to total nine stalls. Two
more stalls should be provided for the resident manager.
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6. There shall be no parkiri$atllii3'6ii tti'2'iST ye of Building A. The plans shall be
revised to eliminate the thiors on that side of $Se.building or to provide a drive aisle with
sufficient width to accommpdate two drive lazes and one parking lane.
7. The north side of the ot should be treated with the same concrete
ffice'jiipa!>??}ett.;btd3+�?r3g
block and brick materials as fflf:Seg> 6F#ietSudding.
8. In lieu of a pylon sign, additional building signage shall be allowed on the south side of
Building E and the size of the sign shall be limited to one foot by 25 feet or 25 square feet
total.
9. The light fixtures shall be sfiieTdedSiii Fi''Tfiaf'jkie]ight is directed downward and the
source of the light is not directly vi6fDle froni:lut"oining properties.
10. This development shall provideii{+Yii#1 seweXA]the south edge of the service drive in the
southeast comer of the dtplriitenl:Cti:capTgne storm water runoff before ftdrains onto
the adjacent property to'the south (1,41*': ttxk 1, Town Centre 70 Twenty -fust Addition
- Companion Animal Hospital).
11. A private ingress/egress easement covering the service drive to Town Centre 70
Nineteenth and Twentieth Additions (Town Centre Car Wash and Kennedy
Transmission) shall be 46d*ated at the time of final plat approval for this development.
72. Parks and trails dedication in
the rate in effect at the time 0
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
payment are required. Fees are paid at
is issued.
Councilmember Wachter moved'; Councilmember Awada seconded a motion to approve a Final
Plat (Town Centre 70 Twenty-second Addition) consisting of one lot on 4.42 acres west of Denmark
Avenue north of Duckwood Drive, currently legally described as Outlot A, Town Centre 70 Twenty-first
Addition located in the NW 1/4 of Section 15. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
F+lQli ,1=..Y_!0 ?t N1.r,3L
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A regular meeting of the Eagan CKyC-ouncil was heli Vn Monday, November 30, 1998 at 6:30
p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Prese$t:.W.'"gMay9.c2g#'and Councilmembers Wachter, Awada
and Masin. Also present were City Administ 0tTi}p0'iSCd$es, Senior Planner Mike Ridley, Director of
Public Works Tom Colbert, and City Attorney Jim l'eldon.
AGENDA
Councilmember Awada moved,
agenda as presented. Aye: 4 Nay: 0
a motion to approve the
MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 17,1998 REGULAR MEETING
Councilmember Masin requested:Ltsat{q pact 7:thtt:iito6on regarding the name selection for the
Aquatic Facility be changed to reflect a 3�Zve le with Ca:::' i hembers Masin and Blomquist opposing.
Mayor Egan requested that on page 5, in the second sentence of the first paragraph under
'Building Permit for Parkview Golf Course', the word abstract be changed to extract.
Councilmember Wachter movedk.Cpuncilmember Masin seconded a motion to approve the
minutes as amended. Aye: 4 Nay: 0
Councilmember Blomquist arrived at•ft:35 p'ifi•`::::;
DEPART11111h ':#t At# WU5INESS
HOLZ:iliiM 1998 ANNUAL REPORT
City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Michael Vincent, Chair of the
Friends of the Farm, provided an update on the building projects that were completed at Holz Farm in
1998 and thanked the City Council for the infusion of City funds from a dedicated cellular tower revenue
account.
Councilmember Wachter asked about pro. ed activities for 1999. Mr. Vincent stated that each
year the Board reviews what activities the commu'�u'y has boeW receptive to and makes a determination
regarding what activities will be offered the following year bij*d on that information.
Director of Parks and Recreation Vraa provided an ifpdate on the construction of the Cascade Bay
Aquatic Facility. He noted that the sale of season passes will begin tomorrow Councilmember Masin
asked about the concrete structure being built adjacent to the residents' homes and what buffering is
proposed to be installed between the residents and the structure. Vraa stated that a mechanical building
is being constructed in this area and that Landscape Architeet/:Park Planner C.J. Lilly and City
Administrator Hedges have been working with the residentrtii develop a landscape plan.
In regard to Item B, Amendment to Clean Water PaM*rship Grant - Fish Laky Councilmember
Masin inquired about the additional $100,000 that was aw•ai'dtnd to the City but not used. Director of
Parks and Recreation Vraa explained that the project cost was significantly less than anticipated and
attempts are being made to utilize the remaining dollars for another project. Mayor Egan said he wanted
to ensure that the additional money is not unnecessarily spent on projects that are not viable
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In regard to Item G,
of the City Code, Councitmember Blomg4,6Jt.:Mked who wgs:&ing the work on this item. City
Administrator Hedges stated that staff will''' atosI;'0 slie language and the City Attomey's office
will finalize the language prior to publication' 114
..aiw`;ifat action on this item should also include
authorizing an ordinance amendment to update the Uniform Building Code to the 1997 edition.
Councilmember Masin questioned what the City's liability will be if it assumes the responsibility for
reviewing the plumbing plans for commercial and industrial buildings and if there will be any additional
cost to the City. Chief Building Official Reid5ta2ed that there is no cost to the City to assume this
responsibility, but it will help to shorten >3ii j0a:pf6cdS3 and will benefit contractors.
In regard to Item H, Change Order Ho. 2,'L1iscade B'm*' .: Councilmember hlasin stated that there
has been a lot of change orders for this project and:4sked aboutthe temporary nature of some of the
deletions. Director of Parks and Recreation VTdp': me:reasons for the cost reductions and also
discussed which items are permanentlyfleliFfPi3:froat;fU¢:piiY tt cost. Mayor Egan noted t6t although
the overall cost is about 58,800 below the estimate he vJiftls�to ensure the budget is not exceeded. Vraa
stated that $285,000 still remains in the contingency fund for unforeseen costs and the only bid left to
award is for the entrance gate. He further stated that while there may be other additions and deletions
there should not be any substantial changes to the cost. Councilmember Blomquist said she would like to
have information on all previous and current change orders presented to the Council in one single
document for comparison purposes.
A. Personnel Items
Item 1. It was recommended to approve theyppointp;enf;Ofiaig Jensen as Fire Chief of the Eagan
Volunteer Fire Department.
Item 2. It was recommended to approve t}ie hiring of Julie Kaufman -Boom as a part-time Clerical
Technician III in the Fire Department.
Item 3. It was recommended the hiring'of Leah Taylor as a seasonal part-time concession worker in the
civic arena.
Item 4. It was recommended to accept'tlie resigriabon'6F1'atioiOfficer Rodger Slater from the Eagan
Police Department.
Item 5. It was recommended to approve the collej We bargaitdng agreement for years 1999 and 2000
between the City of Eagan and the Dispatcher Bargaining Ui83
B. Amendment to Clean Water Partnership Grant - Fish Lake. It was recommended to approve and
authorize the signature of an amendment to the previously approved Minnesota Clean Water Partnership
Project Implementation Loan agreement for the Fish Lake Phase II Implementation Project.
C. Approve senior citizen special assessment deferral rgquQ*- Parcel 10-17751-110-02 (Proiect 733
McKee Addition - Street Im rovementltL:;itYRa4:ed to approve a request for a senior citizen
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deferment of special assessments.
D. 1999 Burnsville/ Eagan Community Television access o"ction class fees. It was recommended to
approve the Burnsville/ Eagan Community Television 1994icfass fees as recommended by the
Burnsville/Eagan Telecommunications Commission.
E. 1999 License renewals for trash haulers. It was recommended to approve the 1999 license renewals for
trash haulers.
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F. Premiies permit application for Club to conduct a pull tab
operation at AI Baker's, 3.134 Washingtotr-13rive. It was reco4&nded to approve a resolution approving
the charitable gambling premises permit fbrthe Eagan High J;,chool Football Booster Club to conduct a
pull -tab operation at Al Baker's located a0o' $ o(ii Washingte.
G. RRg nest authorization to prepare ordinance44%di)Ytenls to Chapter 10 (Public Protection, Crimes anc
Offenses) and Chapter 4 (Construction Licensing, Permits and Regulation) of the City Code. It was
recommended to direct staff to prepare ordinance amendments to Chapter 10 (Public Protection, Crimes
and Offenses) and Chapter 4 (Construction, Licensing, Permits and Regulation) of the City Code.
H. Change Order No. 2, Cascade Bay. It... Ct1%tbf1 ?t?r??c1 tLkApprove Change Order 2 for Cascade Bay
Aquatic Facility in the amount of $27,201.00. (Coupt7nie'm6 "Alomquist abstained)
Councilmember Wachter moved, Councilp tltnber Awa{la seconded a motion to approve the
consent agenda. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROPOSED BUDGET AND PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR 1999
City Administrator Hedges gave.a presentation on this item and thanked Finance Director
VanOverbeke, Assistant Finance Directo .t1,4_pMr and all the department heads for thew work on the
budget document. Finance Director Vanfk¢tbi2lj .*Xther discussed the proposed budget and property
tax levy.
Councilmember Blomquist inquireda3}put thlt. ggkyfAiko the Public Works budget and the Parks
budget. City Administrator Hedges explainpy� t1te=>ijifk3e in the Public Works budget is primarily due to
expansion of the winter trail maintenanCR Rtefri. Finance Director VanOverbeke explained that the
increase to the Parks budget is partly due'to the financing of the Eagan Forever Green Program in 1999.
Councilmember Blomquist suggested that the Council review this program on a quarterly basis and re-
evaluate financial participation.
Mayor Egan opened the public MGaring to, Anyone wishing to speak.
Resident Joe Barry commended the'City Cbdhe'floYreducing the tax levy and tax capacity rate.
He questioned why the education tax credit is not4+3lnized di:Vie Truth -in -Taxation statement, how the
salaries and benefits for employees compare to oth2Ymunicip.*#ties with similar populations and the
transfer of Cable Franchise Fees to the Fire Admir*i; ation co1haruction budget. City Administrator
Hedges and Finance Director VanOverbeke responded to his:iIftestions.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Egan turned the discussion back to the Council.
He commended City Administrator Hedges and Finance Director VanOverbeke for their efforts in
making the budget presentation and budget document user,(riendly for the City Council and audience.
Councilmember Blomquist suggested that this item be contiliu6d to the December 15 City Council
meeting to allow people who may be watching the budget di"ssion on cable an opportunity to provide
feedback.
Councilmember Blomquist moved, Councilmember.A wada seconded a motion to continue the
public hearing to December 15,1998 City Council meetings;: %lye: 5 Nay: 0
CEDARVALE SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT -1999 BUDGET
City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item.
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Mayor Egan opened the public tiydilEttiltdilg to speak. There being no one, he
turned the discussion back to the Counci ..
Councilmember Awada moved, C-ti%akcilmember Mia kYseconded a motion to close the public
hearing and set the levy and budget consider l3AtSstc>r lta %iE[ember 15, 1998 City Council meeting. Aye.
5 Nay: 0
PARK CENTER FIFTH ADDITION
VACATION OF SIDEWALK EASEMENT
City Administrator Hedges provpj d:2lit.pjiQ i ik>!Ftfq tJ} s item. Director of Public Works Colbert
gave a staff report. ..."'""'
Mayor Egan opened the public hearing ta:>alyone wishing to speak. There being no one, he
turned the discussion back to the Council.
Councilmember Awada moved,' Coiincilmembi!i'Wachter seconded a motion to close the public
hearing and approve the vacation of a sidewalk easement document number 1305774 within Lot 1, Block
1, Park Center Fifth Addition and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents.
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
VACATE FIRST STREET PUBLIC1UGk1TS-OF-WAY, MCKEE & MCKEE 3RD ADDITIONS
City Administrator Hedges provided 'an bVwtjr}:!?n. this item. Director of Public Works Colbert
gave a staff report.
Mayor Egan opened the public hear 4*:!ag tYtifie'wishing to speak. There being no one, he
turned the discussion back to the CounciK..::::::::;:: '''
Councilmember Masin moved, Councilmember Blomquist seconded a motion to close the public
hearing and approve the vacation of attached described public right-of-way within McKee and McKee 3b
Additions reserving the rights for drainage and utility purposes and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute all related documents. Aye: 5 Nay. 0 "
VACATE DRAINAGE & UTILrff19iikSi!I�flN'f$ Kf�1rvSWOOD POND 2ND ADDITION
City Administrator Hedges provided an oNWview oiiYhis item. Director of Public Works Colbert
gave a staff report.
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 Awada seconded a motion to close the public
hearing and approve the vacation of a public drainage and tiWty easement within Lot 1, Block 2,
Kingswood Ponds Second Addition and authorize the Mayor.;6d City Clerk to execute all related
documents. Aye: 5 Nay 0
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1999 FEE SCHELI{(i;�
City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Questions were raised about the
increases to the parkland dedication fee and about the cost for bagging of "No Parking" signs. Finance
Director VanOverbeke explained the rationale for the increase and the fee for bagging the signs.
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Councilmember Blomquist asked why tli i4 Vbetween pawn shop and adult use
license fees. She suggested the adult usd.B�ense fees should li<ipereased. VanOverbeke stated that the
adult use fees were established consistent:with the fees for on sale hquor license fees. He noted that
pawn shop license fees are set higher bec2ffSe;of the amou c6£ .record keeping that must be done by the
Police Department. He further noted that lfti2:S1?,1iQQ:Jj:be high since electronic record keeping is
now a Code requirement. Councilmember Ivja31f1aitifRi#'3bout the fee for hair and nail salon
inspection.
Councilmember Masin moved, Councilmember Awada seconded a motion to adopt a resolution
approving the 1999 Fee Schedule establishing, foes for various City services, supplies and materials. Aye:
5 Nay: 0
Councilmember Blomquist said she woulcM ice to fiuidi6k review certain areas of the fee schedule,
in particular those fees relating to pawn shops an4;rfdult useg.:.:Mayor Egan suggested that the Council
review the fees on an item by item basis next year::
INTERIM USE PERMIT - TRANSPORT CORPORATION OF AMERICA, INC.
City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Senior Planner Ridley gave a
staff report.
Councilmember Wachter moved}trouncilmember Awada seconded a motion to approve an
Interim Use Permit to allow the outdoof'St{Zi' ` Ck,wgp trailers as a principal use on Outlot A, Gopher
Eagan Industrial Park 3b Addition, locatedin (fie'6HI +Gf.Section 21, south of Borchert Lane between
Mike Collins Drive and the railroad subject toithe followfiig conditions:
1. The Interim Use Permit shaJll-.*lQilpjF�i6'af Dakota County within 60 days of Council
approval and proof of ritCtiFitl143ubmitted to the City.
2 The permit shall terminate three years following the date of issuance of the permit, or 30
days following notice to the applicant that the City has acquired ownership of the
property, whichever ocimrs first.
3. The interim use permit:i�Aj-.,. 6lt Cf:3Q Rik tElnual administrative review. The purpose
of such review shall be't8 tieferniiti'effte4'the'conditions of the permit are within
compliance. The interim use peril* --nay be::Ytwoked for failure to comply with any
condition of the permit follosving*,#bce of &,noncompliance and a hearing by the City
Council with all interested partie4k2ing givei>in opportunity to be heard.
4. All storage shall be located on the northern portion of the property and contained within
the existing gravel surfaced area
5. The property shall be used for storage of semi trailers only. No more than 75 semi trailers
shall be stored on the property at any one tj
6 The applicant and ownrgt:Sdfasiptetbe:eiteand restrict access by the general public.
Clean up and removal p;:ifijtp+lti4hml;dumping or deposit of materials on the site
shall be the responsibility of the applicant Transport America, within thirty days of
issuance of the permit.
7. No vehicle maintenance activity shall be conducted on the property.
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
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FINAL PLANNED DEM -00W '(R& ..!..NG) AND FINAL PLAT
TRANSP0XT-.:C0RP0RATI0N*i1 AMERICA
City Administrator Hedges provi overview dgCthis item. Senior Planner Ridley gave a
staff report. Director of Pubhc Works Col14 t�T has not completed their review and
staff is still waiting for their comments pertaiidilg#pt x#i$hway 13 access and added that it has been
difficult for staff to complete adequate traffic analysis given the short timeframe between the APC and
City Council meetings. Mayor Egan said he was concerned about the lack of time for adequate analysis.
Director of Public Works Colbert said that staff could attempt to complete a review by the December 15
City Council meeting.
John Donnelly, Frauenshuh Companies; c®CptYeif ivlti,ffte overriding concerns of traffic and
safety. He said they are supportive of additional r&*w of tli liaffic issues and agreed to a continuance
of this item to the December 15 City Council meeting%
John Vogel, 3369 Heritage Lane,;iSijS ij [9yliel;tli .. eft.Rig rezoning, height and location of the
building and traffic. Senior Planner Riclffy'responded'ftY hit: Vogel's concerns.
Mayor Egan referenced a letter from the MPCA that stated the proposed development was the
preferred way to encapsulate the fly ash deposit. He questioned staff regarding the tree removal. Senior
Planner Ridley stated that the proposed tree mitigation plan is consistent with Code requirements.
Councilmember Wachter suggested thai:fh q!r a mitigation plan be changed to incorporate more hardy
tree varieties.
Several other area residents spoke ab6tit the rezofifri& .fly ash, compatibility of the use and traffic
and parking ... .............
Councilmember Blomquist comA0bt d oti'the chemical composition of the fly ash and requested
information regarding the developer's sirii boring analysis.
Deborah DeLuca, representing Braun Intertec, provided background information on how fly ash
was handled by the MPCA in the early 1980's. She added that if the ash is excavated it will become
airborne and the MPCA would prefer to have the ash encapsulated rather than disturbed. She provided a
graphic depiction of the site showing th}:2lftI itttRill+diflir locations of soil borings performed by
the developer. Councdmember Masin AAed if &f4*iwm d'iirliny contamination to the groundwater if
the fly ash is encapsulated. Ms. DeLuca stated thii( be MPCA ,Itas indicated that leaving the fly ash
uncapped will result in continued infiltration of pieF2pitatiors:ujrough the ash and continued contribution
to ground water contamination.
Mr. Donnelly stated that they have worked diligently to site the building appropriately to avoid
destroying the environment. He added that they would be willing to replace some of the tree varieties
with more hardy species. He further added that they are willing to work with staff to address the traffic
concerns.
Councilmember Awada moved, Councilmember WAiSher seconded a motion to continue the
Final Planned Development (rezoning irAttl &;:ilCti;Busig4ss to PD, Planned Development) to allow a .
three story, 123,000 square foot office bsW. a! 1 P1#t i&' site located north of Yankee Doodle Road
and east of Highway 13 (within the SE 1/. of Section 8) and the Final Plat (Transport America
Headquarters Addition) legally combining the 5 lots which: pWerlie the subject property into a single 83
acre parcel to the December 15, 1998 City Council meeting.:Aye: 5 Nay: 0
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REZONING & PRELIMINARI:[!Y ANNED DEVEL7- MINI/USA EQUITIES
MENT
City Administrator Hedges proviEl64Rn overview 0/3.Oi s item. Senior Planner Ridley gave a
staff report.
Attorney Linda Fisher, representing Cornerstone Development, described the mini -storage
facility, presented pictures of the building, described the building materials and discussed why this use
was suitable for the site. She added that the building will serve as a buffer between the existing
commercial buildings and the residential
Russ Miller, Cornerstone Development; }iiitiv3Ce8 tib kg{ound information on the company and
the mini -storage industry. He discussed the physiftFappearUK* of the facility, site suitability, rental
rates and security measures. He noted that there ??til be limiied.hours of operation and a manager will be
on site 24 hours per day.
Mayor Egan said that initially hewis'unsure attotttthis development proposal, but Ms. Fisher's
letter analyzing how this use fits into the Central Area District mitigated his concerns. He added that this
development eliminates future piecemeal development of this property by completing the development
between the animal hospital and Kennedy Transmission.
Councilmember Wachter said hP didA9t think a pylon sign was necessary for a high quality
building such as this. Mr. Miller stated Sfl$;!iNpRftirtt.to have signage visibility from Duckwood Drive.
He said they would be agreeable to eliminating tlte4lyip¢ digP if they could have limited building signage
on the south side of Building E. Councdmem6w Blomgti�st'asked how large the sign would be on the
south side. Senior Planner Ridley stated that tale sigp wottld;�iecone foot by ZS feet or 25 square Feet total.
Councilmember Wachter moved�i>{i'icsTrhember Awada seconded a motion to approve a Final
Planned Development, rezoning from d8dt.munity Shopping Center, to allow construction of a self -
storage facility on 4.42 acres west of Denmark Avenue north of Duckwood Drive, legally described as
Outlot A, Town Centre 70 Twenty-first Addition in the NW 1/4 of Section 15 subject to the following
conditions:
1. The property shall be rG1b'':'r'':'
2. A Planned Development Agreeni shall be Rtecuted and recorded against the property
The following exhibits are requiredl6r the t Bement:
Final Site Plan
Final Building Elevations
Final Landscape Plan
Final Signage Plan
Final Site Lighting Plan
3. There shall be no outside storage.
4. The trash enclosure sha)ii1R (�St.A .... Afitent with the requirements of the City
Code and include a screening gate of 90% or greater opacity.
5. Additional customer parking should be provided near the office to total nine stalls. Two
more stalls should be provided for the resident manager.
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6. There shall be no parkiri$atllii3'6ii tti'2'iST ye of Building A. The plans shall be
revised to eliminate the thiors on that side of $Se.building or to provide a drive aisle with
sufficient width to accommpdate two drive lazes and one parking lane.
7. The north side of the ot should be treated with the same concrete
ffice'jiipa!>??}ett.;btd3+�?r3g
block and brick materials as fflf:Seg> 6F#ietSudding.
8. In lieu of a pylon sign, additional building signage shall be allowed on the south side of
Building E and the size of the sign shall be limited to one foot by 25 feet or 25 square feet
total.
9. The light fixtures shall be sfiieTdedSiii Fi''Tfiaf'jkie]ight is directed downward and the
source of the light is not directly vi6fDle froni:lut"oining properties.
10. This development shall provideii{+Yii#1 seweXA]the south edge of the service drive in the
southeast comer of the dtplriitenl:Cti:capTgne storm water runoff before ftdrains onto
the adjacent property to'the south (1,41*': ttxk 1, Town Centre 70 Twenty -fust Addition
- Companion Animal Hospital).
11. A private ingress/egress easement covering the service drive to Town Centre 70
Nineteenth and Twentieth Additions (Town Centre Car Wash and Kennedy
Transmission) shall be 46d*ated at the time of final plat approval for this development.
72. Parks and trails dedication in
the rate in effect at the time 0
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
payment are required. Fees are paid at
is issued.
Councilmember Wachter moved'; Councilmember Awada seconded a motion to approve a Final
Plat (Town Centre 70 Twenty-second Addition) consisting of one lot on 4.42 acres west of Denmark
Avenue north of Duckwood Drive, currently legally described as Outlot A, Town Centre 70 Twenty-first
Addition located in the NW 1/4 of Section 15. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
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