12/19/2006 - City Council Regular
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
Eagan, Minnesota
December 19, 2006
A listening session was not held.
A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on December 19, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal
Center. Present were Mayor Geagan, Councilmembers Fields, Tilley, Carlson, and Maguire. Also present were
City Administrator Tom Hedges, Community Development Director Jon Hohenstein, Public Works Director Tom
Colbert, Assistant City Engineer John Gorder; City Planner Mike Ridley, City Attorney Mike Dougherty, and
Administrative Secretary / Deputy Clerk Mira Pepper.
AGENDA
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Geagan was recognized for his four years of service as Mayor of the City of Eagan.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item E was pulled for discussion.
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to approve the consent agenda as
amended. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
A. Minutes. It was recommended to approve the minutes of the December 4, 2006 regular City Council
meeting as presented.
B. Personnel Items.
1. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Bridget Faney and William Bigelow as part-time
fitness attendants at the Community Center.
2. It was recommended to accept the letter of resignation from Evan Marshall, Crime Analyst in the
Police Department, and authorize advertisement for replacement of this position.
3. It was recommended to approve the engagement of services to be provided by Twin Cities
Occupational Health as the City?s occupational health services provider for 2007 and 2008
contingent upon City Attorney and City Administrator?s review.
4. It was recommended to ratify the Clerical Teamsters Bargaining Unit Contract for 2007.
5. It was recommended to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Eagan and
the Dispatchers regarding Dispatchers? severance pay.
6. It was recommended to approve a 3.5% annual wage adjustment to the 2007 non-union
Compensation Plan for all regular non-collective bargaining employees, effective the full payroll
closest to January 1, 2007. The July 2005 to July 2006 Consumer Price Index ? Urban Wage
Earners and Clerical Workers is 3.5% and Eagan?s approved union settlements in place for 2007
are at the 3.5% level. Increases for comparable cities range between 3 and 3.5 per cent
depending upon unique circumstances in the individual cities.
7. It was recommended to approve a 3.5% adjustment to the Directors? car allowances.
8. It was recommended to approve the 2007 City Administrator compensation as follows:
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Increase compensation per salary cap legislation
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Provide an additional vacation accrual of 45.17 hours and authorize the City
Administrator to exceed the vacation accrual cap by up to that amount.
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Continue to provide a car allowance at the 2006 rate.
9. It was recommended to approve the amendment and restatement of the City?s Cafeteria plan to
provide for the reimbursement of medical and employment-related dependent care expenses and
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to provide medical insurance coverage and direct compensation and to authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the Plan on behalf of the City.
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10. It was recommended to approve the Retirement Enhancement and Benefit Alternatives Voluntary
Employees? Beneficiary Association Basic Plan Adoption Agreement for the City of Eagan.
C. Check Registers. It was recommended to ratify the check registers dated December 7, 2006 and
December 14, 2006 as presented.
D. 2007 Public Utilities Enterprise Fund Budget. It was recommended to approve the proposed 2007 budgets
for the Public Utilities Enterprise Fund (Water, Sanitary Sewer, Streetlighting, and Storm Drainage/Water
Quality) and the Community Center Fund.
Pulled for Discussion
E. . 2007 Special Revenue Funds Budgets.
F. 2007 BETC/BECT Budgets. It was recommended to approve the 2007 Burnsville/Eagan
Telecommunications Commission and Burnsville/Eagan Community Television Budgets.
G. Authorized Check Signers. It was recommended to approve a resolution naming the authorized signers
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on the Anchor Bank accounts.
H. Joint Powers Agreement. It was recommended to approve the Eagan PSAP Joint Powers Agreement with
the DCC.
I. Joint Powers Agreement. It was recommended to approve the Joint Powers Agreement with the
Retirement Enhancement and Benefits Alternatives Trust III (REBA III).
J. Tobacco Licenses. It was recommended to approve the 2007 Tobacco License Renewals as listed in the
packet material.
K. Trash Hauler Licenses. It was recommended to approve the 2007 Trash Hauler License Renewals as
listed in the packet material.
L. 2007 Tree Contractor Licenses. It was recommended to approve the 2007 Tree Contractor License
Renewals as listed in the packet material.
M. Business Assistance Policy. It was recommended to approve the updated Business Assistance Policy and
related Public Financing Policies.
N. 2007 Consulting Engineering Rates. It was recommended to approve an amendment to the Fee Schedule
Appendix for the current Consulting Engineering Contracts for services to be provided in 2007.
O. Encroachment and Maintenance Agreement. It was recommended to approve Encroachment and
Maintenance Agreements for landscaping, mailbox shelters and storm drainage outlets with Toll MN,
L.P. and Steeplechase of Eagan Condominium Association, Inc., and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute all related documents.
P. Project 778. It was recommended to approve a modified Cooperative Construction Municipal Agreement
for Project 778 (Trunk Highway 149 ? Street Upgrade and Trail Improvements)_ with the Minnesota
Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the City of Inver Grove Heights and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute all related documents.
Q. Project 950. It was recommended to receive the draft feasibility report for Project 950 (Opperman Drive
& TH 149-Intersection Reconfiguration and Access Improvements) and schedule a public hearing to be
held on January 16, 2007.
R. Contract 06-01. It was recommended to approve an Agency Agreement for Federal Participation in
Advance Construction for Contract 06-01 (Trunk Highway 149-Street Upgrade and Trail Improvements)
with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute all related documents.
S. Project 918. It was recommended to approve a Traffic Control Signal Agreement for Project 918 (Pilot
Knob Road and Lone Oak Road ? Street and Traffic Signal Improvements) for the signal at Pilot Knob
Road / Central Parkway and Northwood Parkway with the Dakota County Transportation Department and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents.
T. Project 778. It was recommended to approve an Easement Agreement for Project 778 (TH 149 Upgrade ?
Street Upgrade and Trail Improvements) with the owner of Parcel No. 10-87000-011-00 and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents.
U. Removed
V. Removed
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W. Final Subdivision. It was recommended to approve a Final Subdivision (Town Centre 100 20 Addition)
to create two lots upon 4.8 acres located at 1274 Town Centre Drive and 3420 Denmark Avenue in the
NW ¼ of Section 15.
X. Donation. It was recommended to approve a resolution accepting a $1,525.12 donation from the Eagan
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Firefighters Relief Association ? Fire Department.
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Y. Agreement. It was recommended to approve an agreement with the City of Eden Prairie to extend Web
site services support to the City of Eagan.
Z. Removed.
AA. Contract. It was recommended to approve the renewal of a one year contract with Lifeworks Services Inc.
for the provision of limited janitorial services in designated park buildings, and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the appropriate documents.
BB. Rezoning. It was recommended to direct staff to initiate a Rezoning of the property legally described as
Lot 9, Block 1, Letendre Addition No. 3, located at 3206 Sibley Memorial Highway in the SW ¼ of
Section 9.
CC. Extension for Recording Subdivision. It was recommended to approve a 60-day extension of time to
record the Final Subdivision for Lo Nidy located at the southwest intersection of Yankee Doodle Road and
Highway 149 in the NW ¼ of Section 13.
DD. Donation. It was recommended to accept a donation of personal property located at the Eagan Art House
(other than business, financial, confidential or operational documents) from the Dakota Center for the
Arts, dba The Eagan Art House.
Pulled for Discussion
EE. . 2007 Special Revenue Funds Budgets. It was recommended to approve the 2006
budgets for the following Special Revenue Funds: Enhanced 9-1-1 Fund, Housing Fund, Police Forfeiture
Fund, DWI Forfeiture Fund, Cable TV Franchise Fees Fund.
Chief McDonald discussed the Police Forfeiture Fund.
Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve the 2006 budgets
for the following Special Revenue Funds: Enhanced 9-1-1 Fund, Housing Fund, Police Forfeiture Fund,
DWI Forfeiture Fund, Cable TV Franchise Fees Fund. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2006 (PAYABLE 2007) PROPERTY TAX LEVY
City Administrator Hedges provided an overview of the proposed property tax levy. He noted that a Truth-in-
Taxation public hearing and presentation was held on December 4.
Mayor Geagan opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, he closed the public hearing and
turned discussion back to the Council.
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Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve the proposed 2006 (payable
2007) property tax levy as follows: Aye: 5 Nay: 0
General Revenue:
General Fund $ 19,067,200
Equipment Revolving Fund 905,440
Gen Facilities R/R Fund 134,010
Major Street Fund 1,247,812
MVHC/DCC Capital 950,100
Subtotal General Revenue 22,304,562
Debt service:
Community Center bonds 1,198,523
Total City-wide Levy $ 23,503,085
Cedarvale Special Services Dist. $ 3,000
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PROPOSED 2007 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
City Administrator Hedges gave an overview of the proposed 2007 General Fund Budget, stating that a Truth-in-
Taxation public hearing had been held on December 4.
Mayor Geagan opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, he closed the public hearing and
turned discussion back to the Council.
Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Maguire seconded a motion to approve the proposed 2007 General
Fund budget . Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve 2007 expenditures in the
total amount of $134,900 appropriated from the General Fund fund balance for: Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Police CJIIN Project $ 45,600
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CJIIN IT Needs Assessment 34,500
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DCC dispatch start-up costs 54,800
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$ 134,900
PROPOSED 2007 CEDARVALE SPECIAL SERVICES DISTRICT BUDGET
City Administrator Hedges provided an overview of the proposed 2007 Cedarvale Special Services District Fund
Budget. He stated that a Truth-in-Taxation public hearing had been held on December 4.
Mayor Geagan opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, he closed the public hearing and
turned discussion back to the Council.
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Maguire seconded a motion to approve the proposed 2007
Cedarvale Special Services District Fund budget. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
PROJECT 946 THOMAS CENTER DRIVE ? STREET IMPROVEMENTS
THOMAS LAKE ROAD ? TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS
City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding street improvements for Thomas Center Drive and trail
improvements for Thomas Lake Road. Assistant City Engineer Gorder gave a staff report.
Mayor Geagan opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, he closed the public hearing and
turned discussion back to the Council.
Councilmember Maguire moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to approve Project 946 (Thomas
Center Drive ? Street Improvements / Thomas Lake Road Trail Improvements) and authorize the preparation of
detailed plans and specifications. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
PROJECT 948, WESTBURY ADDITION STREET IMPROVEMENTS
City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding street improvements in Westbury Addition. Assistant
City Engineer Gorder gave a staff report.
Mayor Geagan opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, he closed the public hearing and
turned discussion back to the Council.
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to approve Project 948 (Westbury
Addition Street Improvements) and authorize the preparation of detailed plans and specifications. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
PROJECT 949, LEXINGTON SQUARE ADDITION
STREET IMPROVEMENTS
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City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding street improvements for Lexington Square Addition.
Assistant City Engineer Gorder gave a staff report.
Mayor Geagan opened the public hearing.
Herb Pauls questioned why residents are being assessed for this project. Councilmembers and staff explained the
assessment policy.
There being no further public comment, Mayor Geagan closed the public hearing and turned discussion back to the
Council.
Councilmember Maguire moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve Project 949 (Lexington
Square Addition Street Improvements) and authorize the preparation of detailed plans and specifications. Aye: 5
Nay: 0
OLD BUSINESS
2007 FEE SCHEDULE
City Administrator Hedges discussed the proposed 2007 Fee Schedule which covers all departments. He noted
that Councilmember Fields had questioned the fee for disc golf and the adult league protest / appeal fee. Due to
the absence of the Parks and Recreation Director, it was agreed to continued consideration of the fees for these two
items pending further explanation.
Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to adopt a resolution approving the 2007
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Fee Schedule establishing fees for various City services, supplies and materials, excluding the disc golf fee and the
adult league protest/appeal fee. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
YANKEE DOODLE ROAD CORRIDOR / ACCESS MANAGEMENT STUDY
PREFERRED ALTERNATIVES
City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding the County?s access management study for the Yankee
Doodle Road corridor. Public Works Director Colbert gave background information. Frank Loetterle, SRF
Consulting Group, made a presentation regarding the study group?s preferred alterative for each segment of the
corridor.
Councilmembers discussed the preferred alternative for each of the three segments in considerable detail. During
the discussion of the West segment, they expressed some concern and reservations regarding the lack of a second
full access intersection between Denmark and Lexington and the impact it would have on Denmark Avenue. They
encouraged Blue Cross Blue Shield to work with the staff on an acceptable alignment for a public street connecting
Yankee Doodle Road and Town Centre Drive to allow a full access signal at the Blue Cross entrance.
Roger Klepe, representing Blue Cross introduced Will Thompson, a private transportation engineer, who
questioned the study?s traffic projections with their own recent analysis and discussed the proposed plans.
Clint Rashine, owner of Culvers Restaurant, expressed concern over the impact that alternative 2 for the west
segment would have on his business.
Brian Howard, Faithful Shepherd School, presented a letter stating the school?s position on the proposed project.
He expressed concern over the impact that any of the alternatives would have on the school?s internal circulation
and their ability to expand their building and parking lot in the future. He requested more time to work with
staff.
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While the Council agreed that there did not appear to be any practical alternatives to closing the median at
Discovery Drive, time should be allowed for staff to work with Faithful Shepherd on alternatives to the alignment
of the proposed service road connection to Columbia.
David Kutoff, Gopher Resources, expressed objection over the preferred alternatives being presented which would
ultimately close the median on Yankee Doodle Rd. at the Gopher Resources and proposed Lo Nidy development?s
main entrances which would lock in their property to right turns only. He requested consideration of connecting
the Gopher Resources property to the proposed Borchert Lane extension and its access to TH 149.
Harry Gallager, attorney for Thomson West supported the preferred alternative and its proposal for their future
private drive connection to Elrene Road as discussed. He stated that Thomson would not consider a public street or
a private easement over a portion of their private drive to provide access to Gopher Resources? Lo Nidy property.
Councilmember Maguire moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to continue consideration of the
identified preferred alternatives for each of three segments for inclusion in the final draft of the Yankee Doodle
Road (CSAH 28) Corridor Study and Access Management Guide to the January 16, 2007 Council meeting.
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS
LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 1, SILICON GRAPHICS ADDITION AND
FINAL SUBDIVISION (WATERS ANNEX), CSM EQUITIES, LLLC
City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding the vacation of drainage and utility easements in Silicon
Graphics Addition and the Final Subdivision of Waters Annex, to create one lot and three outlots upon
approximately 42 acres. Public Works Director Colbert gave a staff report regarding the easement vacation and
City Planner Ridley addressed the final subdivision.
Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve the Vacation of public
drainage and utility easements within Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Silicon Graphics Addition and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute all related documents. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve the Final Subdivision
(Waters Annex to create one lot and three outlots upon approximately 42 acres located in the SW ¼ of Section 1.
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
FINAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ? LOT 1, BLOCK 1, WATERS ANNEX
City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding a Final Planned Development to construct a 54,880
square foot building located on Lot 1, Block 1, Waters Annex. City Planner Ridley gave a staff report.
Councilmember moved, Councilmember seconded a motion to approve a Final Planned Development to construct a
54,80 square foot building located on Lot 1, Block 1, Waters Annex, in the SW ¼ of Section 1. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
CAPONI ART PARK AND LEARNING CENTER TUNNEL FENCE REMOVAL
City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding the removal of the fence from the Diffley Road
pedestrian tunnel and enclosure of the tunnel within the fences of the Caponi Art Park and Learning Center.
After discussion, it was agreed that this item be continued to allow the Caponi Art Park Board time to review the
plan.
Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Maguire seconded a motion to continue consideration of the
removal of the fence from the Diffley Road pedestrian tunnel and enclosure of the tunnel within the fences of the
Caponi Art Park and Learning Center until the January 16, 2007 City Council meeting. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
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NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
LEGISLATIVE / INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS UPDATE
There was no update.
The Council recessed at 10:05 p.m. to immediately convene a meeting of the Economic Development Authority.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
There were no items.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
Richard Skinn requested the Council reconsider his request for a conditional use permit for outdoor storage, for
property located at 4890 Biscayne Avenue. This item had been continued pending the application for an Interim
Use Permit at the December 4, 2006 Council meeting. Council directed staff to re-notice and bring this item back
for reconsideration at the January 16, 2007 Council meeting.
Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Maguire seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 p.m.
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