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07/09/2002 - City Council Special MINUTES OF A SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY JULY 9, 2002 MUNICPAL CENTER COMMUNITY ROOM 5:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Awada, Councilmembers Bakken, Carlson, and Fields. Councilmember Tilley was not present when the meeting convened; however she arrived at 6:45PM. Staff present: City Administrator Hedges, Director of Administrative Services VanOverbeke, Senior Planner Ridley, Police Chief Therkelsen, Parks and Recreation Director Vraa, Communications Director Garrison, Communications Coordinator Foote, Assistant City Administrator Verbrugge, Civic Arena Manager Vaughan, and Assistant to the City Administrator Lord. I.ROLL CALL AND AGENDA ADOPTION Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to approve the agenda as amended to continue Item III to the August workshop. Aye: 4 Nay: 0 (Councilmember Tilley absent) II. VISITORS TO BE HEARD There were no visitors to be heard. III.PRESENTATION BY DAKOTA COUNTY PARKS REGARDING METHODS TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY THROUGH LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT This item was continued to the August City Council workshop. IV.CLARIFICATION OF R-4 ZONING City Administrator Hedges introduced the discussion regarding staff?s process in updating the City?s official Zoning Map. Senior Planner Ridley addressed the Council regarding three properties that currently are inconsistent with the City?s zoning map. The Council discussed options for rezoning the property. The Council directed staff to rezone the properties in question to R-3, and to give the existing property owners variances in order that their properties can remain developed as they currently are. V.CEDAR GROVE REDEVELOPMENT City Administrator Hedges introduced the item, and asked Council to discuss the Ryan proposal, senior housing proposals, and property acquisitions. Jim Prosser, of Ehlers and Associates, presented an analysis of the three senior housing proposals. Eagan resident, Doris Dahline, inquired about the developers being able to build around her property and July 9, 2002 Special City Council Minutes Page 2 parking for the senior housing development. The Council discussed the three proposals, and agreed that only Keystone would be financially feasible and beneficial for the City. The Council directed Mr. Prosser to continue discussions with Keystone in order to enter into a final development agreement within the next 60-90 days. Mayor Awada requested that Keystone remain consistent in their project description and land payment valuations as Ehlers and Associates works with them to enter into a final development agreement. Assistant City Administrator Verbrugge introduced the discussion regarding Ryan Companies? proposed 175,000 square foot ?office-showroom? development for the Cedar Grove area. Ryan Companies have informed the City that they are unlikely to proceed on the project without some level of City financial assistance. The Council directed that Ehlers and Associates to inform Ryan Companies of the maximum TIF assistance that will be granted for that property, which is the valuation of the assessments on that property. The Council also directed that Mr. Prosser inform Ryan Companies of the potential outcome should the Class A office site be developed prior to the site they are considering. Assistant City Administrator Verbrugge introduced a discussion regarding redevelopment project elements and policies. The Council discussed the policies and voiced their support of the project elements and policy document as presented. VI.2003 CIVIC ARENA BUDGET City Administrator Hedges introduced the discussion on the 2003 Civic Arena budget, and noted that the Civic Arena budget is given special consideration in advance of other Public Enterprise and General Fund Operating Budgets due to the fact that operations run more concurrent with a fiscal year starting in September, rather than the traditional calendar year. Parks and Recreation Director Vraa and Civic Arena Manager Vaughan presented the 2003 Civic Arena budget. The City Council discussed the proposed budget and capital projects. The Council directed that staff bring back to the Council the following: 1) Revenues from the three previous years, and line up the revenue columns; 2) Add the debt offset by the Eagan Hockey Association; and 3) An explanation of revenue differences over the past six years as it relates to the Renewal and Replacement Fund. Mayor Awada moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to hold a special City Council meeting on July 16 at 5:30 PM, prior to the listening session, in order that staff can present the requested information on the Civic Arena Budget. Aye: 4 Nay: 0 (Councilmember Tilley absent) July 9, 2002 Special City Council Minutes Page 3 VII.WASTE REDUCTION COMMISSION REPORT & PROPOSED ORDINANCE City Administrator Hedges introduced the item, noting that over the past year the Waste Reduction and Recycling Commission (WRAC) has worked on revising City Code Section 6.37 regarding the licensing of waste haulers. Communications Coordinator Foote presented the commission?s recommended revisions to the ordinance. Councilmember Tilley arrived at 6:45PM. The Council discussed the revisions, particularly the 250 household minimum that haulers must have to get a City hauler license. WRAC Vice Chair, Rick Hooppaw, discussed the Commission?s perspective on the cap with the Council. A representative of Armor Waste Service was present to request a license, and noted that two licenses are currently not being used. The Council directed that the ordinance revisions be on the July 16 consent agenda for approval. Upon being approved, the Council directed that the City verify that all current licensed haulers have the required 250 household base. Additionally, the City will begin a waiting list for haulers desiring licenses. Mayor Awada thanked the WRAC members for their commitment and volunteerism. VIII.DIRECTION RE: ORDINANACE REGULATING THE SALE OF PHOSPHORUS FERTILIZER City Administrator Hedges introduced the item, noting that the State recently enacted legislation to regulate the use and sale of phosphorus fertilizer; however, the State is choosing to enforce only the use of phosphorus fertilizer. If local governments wish to enforce the sale of phosphorus lawn fertilizer when the legislation goes into effect on January 1, 2004, an ordinance must be passed prior to August 1, 2002. The Council discussed the need for the ordinance, and noted Water Quality Coordinator Macbeth?s recommendation for the ordinance. The Council agreed that the ordinance will enhance the City?s water quality, and save money in the long run. Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance, using the City of Plymouth?s ordinance as a model, to regulate the sale of phosphorus fertilizer. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 IX.OTHER BUSINESS Councilmember Carlson inquired about the progress being made on senior housing in Eagan. City Administrator Hedges noted the senior housing project under discussion for the Cedar Grove area, and also informed the Council that he was in contact with July 9, 2002 Special City Council Minutes Page 4 Mark Ulfers, Director of the CDA. Mr. Ulfers has met with architects on the O?Leary site and is ready to proceed. The Council directed staff to obtain a timeline from Mark Ulfers for the O?Leary project. Mayor Awada also directed staff to ask Mr. Ulfers about the opportunity for a clothing exchange operation for Eagan, noting that there is a need for such a facility, and a location next to senior housing would be desirable due to the senior volunteer base. Eagan resident Doris Dahline inquired about asphalt bring used in the streetscaping plan for Cedar Grove Parkway. Council directed that staff inquire with Public Works Director Colbert about using concrete rather than asphalt. X. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:35 P.M. 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