10/15/2019 - City Council RegularMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
Eagan, Minnesota
OCTOBER 15, 2019
A Listening Session was held at 6:05 p.m. prior to the regular City Council meeting. Present were Mayor
Maguire, Councilmembers Bakken, Fields, Hansen and Tilley.
Tamara Lawrence addressed the Council with a request to change the City's tobacco regulations. The
Council discussed the request and directed staff to put the item on a future Special City Council
workshop for further discussion.
A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at the
Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Mayor Maguire, Councilmembers Bakken, Fields, Hansen and
Tilley. Also present were City Administrator Osberg, Assistant City Administrator Miller, Public Works
Director Matthys, City Planner Schultz, Parks and Recreation Director Pimental, Communications and
Engagement Director Ellickson, Finance Director Pepper, Police Chief New, Fire Chief Scott, City Attorney
Dougherty and Executive Assistant Stevenson.
AGENDA
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to approve the agenda as
presented. Aye:5 Nay:0
RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATION
Recognize the Retirement of Gregg Hove, City Forestry Supervisor
Director of Parks & Recreation Pimental recognized Gregg Hove, retired City Forestry Supervisor, for his
twenty-six years of service to the citizens of Eagan. Mr. Hove thanked the City for the opportunity to
serve. The City Council thanked Mr. Hove for his service to the City.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve the consent agenda
as amended: Aye: 5 Nay: 0
A. It was recommended to approve the October 1, 2019 regular City Council minutes, and October
7, 2019 Special City Council minutes as presented or modified.
B. Personnel Items:
1. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Todd Tuione, Utility Maintenance Worker.
2. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Endre Gunter, Utility Maintenance Worker.
3. It was recommended to approve the promotion and transfer of Kristin Trembley from the
position of Aquatics Operations Supervisor to the position of Office Manager in the Police
Department and authorize replacement of the Aquatic Operations Supervisory position.
4. It was recommended to approve an overall 11.0% increase to the Blue Cross Blue Shield
medical insurance premiums effective January 1, 2020.
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5. It was recommended to approve an 11.6% increase in Health Partners Dental Insurance
premiums effective January 1, 2020.
6. It was recommended to approve a change in insurance carriers of the City's group life
insurance plan from Minnesota Life (through Securian Financial), to the Hartford Financial
Service Group, Inc.
7. It was recommended to approve a change in insurance carriers of the City's group Long
Term Disability plan from Madison Life Insurance under National Insurance Services to The
Hartford Financial Service Group, Inc.
8. It was recommended to accept the resignation of Jessica Roschen, Administrative
Assistant—City Clerk's Office, and authorize replacement of the position.
C. It was recommended to ratify the check registers dated September 27 and October 4, 2019.
D. It was recommended to approve the ordinary and customary contract with Interruptible
Commercial and Industrial Generator Program.
E. It was recommended to approve the Joint Powers Agreement authorizing Dakota Valley
Recycling to provide recycling services for the City of Eagan.
F. It was recommended t adopt a resolution approving a Premise Permit for the Sibley Area Youth
Hockey Association to conduct lawful gambling at Union 32 Craft House, 2864 Highway 55.
G. It was recommended to approve a temporary on -sale liquor license and waive the license fee for
Faithful Shepherd Catholic School on November 22, 2019 at 3355 Columbia Drive.
H. It was recommended to approve a resolution in support of Dakota County Transportation
Department's draft 5 -year Capital Improvement Program for 2020-2024.
I. It was recommended to approve a Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County and Inver Grove
Heights for Project 1275 (County Project No. 26-54), Lone Oak Road (CSAH 26) – Upgrade
Improvements/Design and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents.
J. It was recommended to approve an amendment to the Agreement for Snow Plowing Services on
certain public streets with Birch Incorporated for the 2019-2020 winter snow and ice season and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents.
K. It was recommended to approve a $18,700 contract with AVI to purchase four new video
streamers and amend the Eagan Television 2019 budget accordingly.
L. It was recommended to approve Plans & Specifications and authorize for bids for adding dorms
to Fire Station Four.
M. It was recommended to approve a one-year extension of Preliminary Subdivision approval for
Lexington Flats to create one lot upon approximately 1.26 acres located northwest of Lexington
Avenue and Lone Oak Road.
N. It was recommended to approve Change Order #13 for Project 18-06, Police Department and
City Hall Renovation.
0. It was recommended to adopt a resolution approving a Premise Permit for the Eagan Hockey
Association to conduct lawful gambling at Eagan Arms Public House, 4250 Lexington Avenue
South #109-111.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Final Assessment Hearings for:
Project 1307, Lone Oak Circle Street Improvements,
Project 1309, Country Home Heights Street Improvements
Project 1312, Ridgeview Acres (Jon Croft Acres) Street Improvements
Project 1314, Meadowlands 1St Addition Street Improvements
Project 1315, Woodgate 3'd, Tiberon, Mallard Park 3'd Additions Street Improvements
Project 1316, Pinetree Pass 2"d, 4th & 6th Street Improvements
Public Works Director Matthys gave an overview of Projects 1307, 1309, 1312, 1314, 1315 and 1316. He
noted the Final Assessment Rolls were presented to the City Council on September 17, 2019, with public
hearings scheduled for October 15, 2019 to formally present the final costs associated with these public
improvements to the affected benefitting properties.
Mayor Maguire opened the public hearings. Anthony Cina, 4458 Woodgate Court, inquired about the
chip sealant used for the Woodgate street improvement and how interest payments work on a partial
payment. Staff responded to his questions. There being no public comment, he turned the discussion
back to the Council.
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to close the public hearings
and approve the Final Assessment Rolls for Project 1307, Lone Oak Circle, Project 1309, Country Home
Heights, Project 1312, Ridgeview Acres (Jon Croft Acres), Project 1314, Meadowlands 1st Addition,
Project 1315, Woodgate 3rd, Tiberon, Mallard Park 3rd Additions, Project 1316, Pinetree Pass 2nd, 4th
& 6th, and authorize their certification to Dakota County for collection. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
OLD BUSINESS
There were no old business items to be heard.
NEW BUSINESS
Approve Final Planned Development—Viking Lakes Residential
City Administrator Osberg introduced the item noting the Council is being asked to consider approval of
a Final Planned Development for 261 multi -family residential units and 32,600 square food
fitness/clubhouse and retail building upon property located southeast of Lone Oak Parkway and Vikings
Parking.
City Planner Schultz gave a staff report and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Schultz noted, omitted
from the information is the addition of a 1,430 sq. ft. patio seating as part of the restaurant/cafe on the
west end of the site; it was identified in the plan and would also be included as part of the approval.
Additionally, Schultz clarified with City Council that the applicant was also seeking approval of on -sale
liquor as part of this Final PD Agreement.
The Council discussed the Final Planned Development request.
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Don Becker, representing the applicant, was present and available for questions. He noted the deviation
of parking stall width will be 9'x 18' not 9'x 19' as noted in the written materials.
Mayor Maguire opened the public comment. There being no public comment, he turned the discussion
back to the Council.
Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to approve a Final Planned
Development for 261 multi -family residential units and 32,600 square foot fitness/clubhouse and retail
building upon property located southeast of Lone Oak Parkway and Vikings Parkway, subject to the
following conditions: Aye: 5 Nay: 0
1. A Final Planned Development Agreement shall be executed prior to issuance of any building
permits. The Final Planned Development Agreement shall be recorded against the property
at the Dakota County Recorder's office. The following plans are required for the Final
Planned Development Agreement.
• Final Site Plan
• Final Building Elevations
• Final Landscape Plan
• Preliminary Signage Plan
• Final Lighting Plan
• Final Amenities Plan
2. All erosion/ sediment control plans submitted for development and grading permits shall be
prepared by a designer who has received current Minnesota Department of Transportation
(MNDOT) training, or approved equal training as determined by the City Engineer in
designing stormwater pollution prevention plans. Also, all personnel responsible for the
installation of erosion/ sediment control devices, and the establishment of vegetation for
the development, shall have received Erosion/Sediment Control Inspector/Installer
certification through the University of Minnesota, or approved equal training as determined
by the City Engineer.
The applicant shall enter into an Encroachment Agreement, in a form acceptable to the City
Attorney, regarding the encroachments within the conservation easement as depicted.
4. Intentionally omitted.
5. In addition to the fitness center and clubhouse, all permitted uses listed within the
Neighborhood Business zoning district are permitted within the retail building within Phase
1. Any uses listed within the Conditional Use section of the Neighborhood Business zoning
district, or other uses not listed within the Permitted section, will require Planned
Development Amendment to be considered by City Council.
6. All building construction within the proposal area shall incorporate construction methods
and techniques that reduce interior noise impacts from airport noise in accordance with the
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Metropolitan Council's 2030 Transportation Policy Plan and City Code Section 11.64
pertaining to the Aircraft Noise Zone Overlay District.
7. Trash and recycling containers shall be stored within the principal building or in an enclosure
attached to the building that meets the design standards in the City Code or as otherwise
agreed upon, and be constructed of the same finish materials as the principal buildings.
8. All mechanical equipment, both roof and ground mounted, shall be screened in accordance
with City Code standards or as otherwise agreed upon. All equipment and proposed
screening shall be shown and identified on the Final Building Elevations.
9. All landscaped areas shall be provided with automatic irrigation in compliance with City
Code requirements.
10. The applicant shall be responsible for installing and maintaining erosion control measures in
accordance with City engineering standards.
11. The development shall be subject to the City's codified land disturbance and erosion control
regulations.
12. This development shall install and maintain appropriate temporary erosion and sediment
control practices associated with the trail and storm sewer encroachments into the
conservation easement.
13. This development shall comply with Eagan's regulations for wetland buffers and wetland
buffer vegetation requirements, according to City Code §11.67 Subd. 7 and Subd. 8, in areas
associated with the trail and storm sewer encroachments into the conservation easement.
14. This development shall permanently abandon by fill or bulkhead the two storm sewer pipes
that exist within the conservation easement area.
15. This development shall meet the City's Post Construction Stormwater Management
Requirements (City Code §4.34) for stormwater management and surface water quality,
including Runoff Rate Control and 1.1" Volume Control of effective retention of the site's
new impervious surface area (including effective soil remediation for all of the site's
disturbed soils that are to be revegetated).
16. The applicant shall clarify stormwater iron -sand filter bench system details, including
detailed construction cross-sections and notes to include an appropriate constructed box
frame, impermeable rubber liner specifications (thickness, acceptable joint sealing, etc.),
under -drain details including pipe type and cleanouts/vents, erosion -control protections at
toe and top of side -slopes, iron -sand mix specification/composition/source and estimate
mix volume needed, etc. for contractor to successfully construct and protect. Pertinent plan
sheets shall also include notes for coordinating City Water Resources Staff inspection of
Iron -Sand Filtration during critical construction steps.
17. The applicant shall clarify details for the southwest filtration basin with iron -sand filter
around the under -drain system, including detailed construction cross-sections and notes to
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include under -drain details including pipe type and cleanouts/vents, erosion -control
protections at toe and top of side -slopes, iron -sand mix specification/composition/source
and estimate mix volume needed, etc. for contractor to successfully construct and protect.
Pertinent plan sheets shall also include notes for coordinating City Water Resources Staff
inspection of Iron -Sand Filtration during critical construction steps.
18. Prior to proceeding with land disturbing activity, the Property Owner shall enter into a long-
term stormwater management system maintenance agreement with the City, detailing the
annual inspection and maintenance required to occur to ensure proper operation and
performance of the permanent stormwater management system, in a form acceptable to
the City Attorney.
19. This development shall provide hydrant spacing and locations in accordance with City Fire
Department and Public Works standards.
20. This development shall be designed to support broadband and fiber optic
telecommunications networks. The applicant shall provide a plan to be approved by staff
including development -owned vault(s) at an entry point(s) to the premises and a conduit
system to provide fiber optic to all buildings in the development. The conduit system shall
utilize a multi -partitioned inner duct system, or other comparable means, to accommodate
multiple fiber optic service providers in the future. The conduit to the well house can be a
single duct.
21. The applicant shall obtain a right-of-way permit prior to performing any work within the
right-of-way.
22. Any encroachment into a conservation easement shall require Council approval.
23. The applicant shall enter into an encroachment agreement for any facility proposed in a
drainage and utility easement (i.e. tennis courts), in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
24. The applicant shall provide private maintenance agreements for the private streets and
utilities, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
25. The applicant shall be responsible to restore all boulevards, trails, streets, medians, curb and
gutter, irrigation, lighting, and landscaping back to its original condition, in a manner
acceptable to the City Engineer.
26. The applicant shall provide building address numbers per Section 2.78 of the City Code.
27. The applicant shall convey a trail easement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, for
the public trail that applicant is constructing.
LEGISLATIVE / INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS UPDATE
There was no legislative/intergovernmental affairs update.
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ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Hansen announced the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) received the Transit
System of the Year Award on October 9th in St. Paul from the Minnesota Public Transit Association.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
City Administrator Osberg noted the Human Resources Committee will be meeting immediately after
tonight's meeting.
There were no visitors to be heard.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at
7:50 p.m. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Date
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Mayor