07/19/2005 - City Council Regular
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
Eagan, Minnesota
July 19, 2005
A Listening Session was held July 19, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. prior to the regular City Council meeting. All members of
the City Council were present There were no citizens who wished to be heard. Discussion was held regarding the
N.O.I.S.E. conference to be held at the Eagan Community Center.
Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Maguire seconded a motion to provide Eagan lapel pins to the
attendees of the N.O.I.S.E. conference. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on July 19, 2005 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, City Planner Mike Ridley,
Public Works Director Tom Colbert, City Attorney Mike Daugherty and Administrative Secretary / Deputy Clerk
Mira Pepper.
AGENDA
City Administrator Hedges noted that the Ward of Excellence from the Minnesota Recreation and Parks
Association is continued to the August 1, 2005 meeting due to the presenter not being able to attend this meeting.
Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve the agenda as amended.
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATION BY WYLE LABORATORIES ? BASELINE NOISE MEASUREMENTS IN
PREPARATION FOR THE OPENING OF RUNWAY 17/35 AT THE MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Clint Morrow, representing Wyle Laboratories, made a presentation regarding the baseline noise study in advance
of the opening of Runway 17/35 at MSP International Airport. It was Council consensus that this presentation
also be made to the Airports Relations Commission.
CLARIFICATION OF LANDSCAPE PLAN ? CITY OF EAGAN
A presentation was made regarding the landscaping of the Hawthorne Ridge retail development at the northwest
intersection of Highway 3 and Diffley Road. The Council had directed that a clarification be presented at a
regular Council meeting due to questions raised by a neighboring property owner at a recent Listening Session.
CONSENT AGENDA
City Administrator Hedges noted that item 4 under Personnel Items would be continued indefinitely.
Items F and K were pulled for discussion and separate action.
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A. Minutes. It was recommended to approve the minutes of the July 5, 2005 regular City Council meeting
B. Personnel Items.
1. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Juli Johnson as Director of Parks and Recreation.
2. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Ben Millman, Kristi Millman, Nick Csargo, Jenny
Woelfel, Jill Woelfel, Anne Weston, Sean Bjordahl, Grant Mestnik and Amanda Monn as part-
time seasonal private swimming instructors at Cascade Bay.
3. It was recommended to approve the reorganization of the Parks and Recreation Department based
on the Virchow Krause recommendation.
C. Check Registers. It was recommended to ratify the check registers dated July 7, 2005 and July 14, 2005
as presented.
D. National Night Out. It was recommended to adopt proclamation recognizing August 2, 2005, as National
Night Out? in the City of Eagan.
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E. Rescheduling of Council meeting. It was recommended to reschedule the August 2, 2005 regular City
Council meeting to Monday, August 1, 2005 in recognition of National Night Out.
F. (Pulled for discussion) EDA Recommendation.
G. Project 923. It was recommended to approve a resolution in support of the request for federal funds under
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the Surface Transportation Program for Project 923 (TH 149, I-494 to TH 55 ? Street Improvements) and
authorize the mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents.
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H. Final Plat. It was recommended to continue approval of the Final Plat for Halley?s 2 Addition and the
Vacation of easements to the September 6, 2005 City Council meeting.
I. Final Plat. It was recommended to approve a Final Plat (Eagan Woods) to create one lot on approximately
1.8 acres located on the northwest corner of Pilot Knob Road and Buffet Way in the NE ¼ of Section 4.
J. Technology Working Group Appointments. It was recommended to approve the appointments to the
Technology Working Group.
K. (Pulled for discussion) Northeast Eagan Land Use Study.
L. Funding ? Transportation Improvements. It was recommended to authorize preparation of a policy for the
implementation and funding of transportation improvements in the northeast Eagan area to address the
needs identified in the traffic studies associated with the Northeast Eagan Land Use Study.
M. Agreement. It was recommended to authorize execution of a work order for Braun Intertec to perform
Phase I and Phase 2 Environmental Reviews of the Cedar Grove Redevelopment District Core Area.
Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve the balance of the
Consent Agenda. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
F. EDA Recommendation. Consider recommendation by the Economic Development Commission
regarding communication with Excel Energy concerning electrical service reliability and power outages.
Councilmember Maguire asked if staff had a report of all the outages that have occurred. Public Works
Director Colbert replied that the City is typically not notified whenever a power outage occurs and does
not have this historical information.
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion that the City adopt a position
regarding communication with Xcel Energy in regard to service reliability and power outages and directed
staff to request a summary from Xcel Energy of all power outages over the last two years. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
K. Northeast Eagan Land Use Study. Final Report of the Northeast Eagan Land Use Study Advisory
Committee.
Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to receive the final report of
the Northeast Eagan Land Use Study Advisory Committee. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROJECT 922, LONE OAK DRIVE / LONE OAK PARKWAY TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS
City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding Lone Oak Drive / Lone Oak Parkway trail
improvements. Traffic Engineer Tim Plath gave a staff report.
After additional discussion regarding the alternate segment of trail along Lone Oak Parkway with Public
Works Director Colbert, it was the consensus of the Council to postpone construction of this portion of the
trail.
Mayor Geagan opened the public hearing.
Darren Dufresne, representing CSM discussed the need and their support for the proposed trail and referenced
the park and trail dedication fees that they have already paid in addition to the proposed assessments.
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There being no further public comment, Mayor Geagan closed the public hearing and turned discussion back
to the Council.
Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Maguire seconded a motion to approve Project 922 for only
the Lone Oak Drive segment of trail improvements and authorize the preparation of detailed plans and
specifications subject to the petitioner (CSM) executing a waiver to any assessment objections up to 110% of
the estimated amount contained in the Feasibility Report. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
PROJECT 813 CENTRAL PARKWAY ? STREETSCAPING
FINAL ASSESSMENT HEARING
City Administrator Hedges provided background information on this item regarding the final assessment roll for
Central Parkway streetscaping improvements for the Lockheed Martin parcels. Consideration of assessment for
the Lockheed Martin parcels was continued from the June 21, 2005 meeting.
Mayor Geagan opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, he closed the public hearing and
turned discussion back to the Council.
It was the consensus of Council to cancel the assessments as they relate to the Lockheed Martin parcels after
review of documentation and video of previous meetings regarding this project.
Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to cancel the assessments for Project
813 as they relate to the Lockheed Martin parcels. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
NEW BUSINESS
REZONING, PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION, AND PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ?
CEDARSTONE DEVELOPMENT
Councilmember Tilley excused herself for this item.
City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding the rezoning of five acres from Agriculture to PD,
Planned Development, a preliminary subdivision to create nine lots, and a preliminary planned development to
create three twin homes and two single family lots, for property located at 1055 Wescott Road. A previous
proposal for this property was withdrawn by the applicant at the December 13, 2004 Council meeting. City Planner
Ridley gave a staff report, reviewing the changes in the plan. Patrick Plautz, developer and Clark Wicklund of
Alliant Engineering made a presentation.
Councilmembers discussed the wetland encroachment of one of the units and the length of the driveways. A
representative of the surrounding neighborhood stated they felt the plan has improved but will be providing a list of
written concerns to staff.
Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Maguire seconded a motion to continue consideration of a
rezoning, preliminary subdivision, and preliminary planned development (Cedarstone) until the August 16, 2005
Council meeting. Aye: 4 Nay: 0
WAIVER OF SUBDIVISION ? TIM MCCORMICK
4583 AND 4577 CANTEBURY CIRCLE
City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding a request for waiver of subdivision requirements to shift
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the lot line between Lots 19 and 20, Block 2, Ches Mar East 1 Addition, located at 4583 and 4577 Cantebury
Circle. City Planner Ridley gave a staff report.
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Councilmember Maguire moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to approve a Waiver of Subdivision
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requirements to shift the lot line between Lots 19 and 20, Block 2, Ches Mar East 1 Addition, located at 4583 and
4577 Cantebury Circle, in the SW ¼ of Section 26, subject to the following conditions: Aye: 5 Nay: 0
1. The applicant shall file with the County Auditor a lot combination to combine Lot 19 with the
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southerly portion of Lot 20, Block 2, Ches Mar East 1 Addition, for tax purposes, and proof of the
filing shall be submitted to the City within 60 days following City Council approval of the Waiver.
The regular City Council meeting was recessed at 8:45 p.m. and a meeting of the Economic Development
Authority was immediately convened.
The regular City Council meeting was reconvened at 8:50 p.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT UPDATE
Community Development Director Hohenstein provided an update regarding the City?s redevelopment districts.
Councilmember Maguire asked that discussion of the Comprehensive Guide in regard to low density be placed on
a future Council workshop agenda.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors who wished to be heard.
Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to adjourn the regular City Council
meeting at 9:00 p.m. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
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Date Administrative Secretary / Deputy City Clerk
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