03/19/2002 - City Council Regular
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
Eagan, Minnesota
March 19, 2002
A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 6:30 p.m. at the
Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Acting Mayor Fields and Councilmembers Carlson and Tilley. Mayor
Awada arrived at 7:20 p.m. and Councilmember Bakken was absent Also present were City Administrator Tom
Hedges, Senior Planner Mike Ridley, Director of Public Works Tom Colbert, Parks and Recreation Director Ken
Vraa, City Attorney Mike Dougherty and Intern to the City Administrator Dianne Lord.
AGENDA
City Administrator Hedges asked that discussion regarding the hiring process of a Communications
Director be added under the Administrative Agenda.
Acting Mayor Fields moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve the agenda as
amended.
Aye: 3 Nay: 0
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes. It was recommended to approve the minutes of the March 4, 2002 regular City Council meeting and
the March 4, 2002 Listening Session and the February 12, 2002 Special City Council workshop.
B. Personnel Items.
1. It was recommended to accept the letter of resignation from Police Officer Timothy McCarthy.
2. It was recommended to approved the hiring of Kathy Anderson as a part-time seasonal preschool program
assistant.
3. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Deb Buntjer as a part-time seasonal program
assistant/concessions.
C. Ratify Check Registers. It was recommended to ratify the check registers dated March 7, 2002 and March 14,
2002 as presented.
D. Commercial Fertilizer License Renewal. It was recommended to approve a Commercial Fertilizer License
renewal for Fertilawn, 9315 Harriet Avenue South, Bloomington, MN.
E. 2002 MACTA Membership Renewal. It was recommended to approve a budgetary adjustment in the amount of
$1,500 for membership in MACTA for BETC.
F. Grant Fund of $4,000 for Telecommunications. It was recommended to approve a local programming grant in
the amount of $4,000 which effectively amends the 2002 Joint BETC budget for 2002.
G. Contract 02-04. It was recommended to receive the bids for Contract 02-04 (Citywide Trail
Improvements/Skyline Road Trail Improvements), award the contract to Bituminous Roadways, Inc., for the
base bid in the amount of $70, 451 (excludes Project No. 857), and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute all related documents.
H. Contract 02-11. It was recommended to receive the bids for Contract 02-11 (Dodd Road ? Cliff Road to
Butwin Road Street & Utility Improvements), award the contract to Northdale Construction Co., Inc., for the
base bid only in the amount of $1,474, 325.30.
I. Project 868. It was recommended to approve the Scope of Services and authorize the Howard R. Green
Company to provide professional services for the procurement of a Design Consultant for Project 868,
Coachman Water Treatment Facility (Expansion) and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute all related
documents.
02-19
J. Dodd Road (Diffley to Westcott) No Parking. It was recommended to approve a resolution to prohibit parking
on the east side of Dodd Road between Diffley Road and Wescott Road, and authorize the Mayor an City Clerk
to execute all related documents.
02-20
K. Silver Bell Road No Parking. It was recommended to approve a resolution to prohibit parking on Silver Bell
Road between Kennebec Drive and Blackhawk Road, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all
related documents.
L. Project 814, Diffley Road Traffic Signal Agreement. It was recommended to approve a Traffic Control Signal
Agreement for Project 814, Diffley Road (Traffic Signal interconnection ? Johnny Cake Ridge to Blackhawk
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Road) with the Minnesota Department of Transportation and Dakota County Highway Department and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents.
M. Project 751R. It was recommended to approve an Easement Agreement for Project 751R (Dodd Road, Cliff
Road to Butwin Road ? Street, Utility and Trail Improvements) with the owner of Parcel 10-69000-030-01
(4940 Dodd Road) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents.
N. Metro Greenways Grant Application. It was recommended to approve submission of the Metro Greenways
Grant offered by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
O. Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment, SE Study Area ? City of Eagan. It was recommended to implement
the SE Area Study Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment.
P. MVTA Joint Powers Agreement and By-Laws. It was recommended to approve the MVTA Joint Powers
Agreement and By-Laws.
Q. Pedestrian Crosswalk Safety Grant. It was recommended to authorize the application to the Minnesota Safety
Council for a Pedestrian Crosswalk Safety Grant.
R. Project 751R. It was recommended to approve an Easement Agreement for Project 751R (Dodd Road, Cliff
Road to Butwin Road ? Street, Utility and Trail Improvements) with the owners of Parcel 10-03600-030-28
(4755 Dodd Road) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents.
S. Contract 00-07. It was recommended to approve Change Order No. 9 to Contract 00-07 (TH 13/Blackhawk
Road ? Divided Four-Lane Upgrade) and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents.
T. Renewal of a Consumption and Display (Set-up) Permit. It was recommended to approve the renewal of a
Consumption and Display (Set-Up) Permit application for Grand India Restaurant located at 1260 Town Centre
Drive.
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Aye: 3 Nay: 0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
VARIANCE ? DUKE REALTY (PROPOSED LOT 1, BLOCK 1, EAGAN PRESERVE)
City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding a request for a variance to the minimum ten-
foot parking stall width to allow nine-foot wide parking stalls on proposed Lot 1, Block 1, Eagan Preserve located
north of Yankee Doodle Road and west of Pilot Knob Road. Senior Planner Ridley gave a staff report.
Mayor Awada opened the public hearing.
Bob Smith, representing Duke Realty make a presentation.
There being no further public comment, Mayor Awada closed the public hearing and turned discussion
back to the Council. Councilmember Carlson noted that the City has waived the 10 foot requirement in the past.
Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve a Variance to the
minimum ten-foot parking stall width to allow nine-foot wide parking stalls on proposed Lot 1, Block 1, Eagan
Preserve located north of Yankee Doodle Road and west of Pilot Knob Road. Aye: 3 Nay: 0
Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve a reciprocating
parking agreement to allow parking within Central Park. Aye: 3 Nay: 0
OLD BUSINESS
PATRIOTS PLAZA PROJECT ELEMENTS
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City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding a proposed 1-acre plaza that would reflect the
significance of those who locally provide public service; police, firefighters, veterans, etc. Parks and Recreation
Director Vraa presented design plan elements of the proposed Patriots Plaza.
Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve project elements to
the Patriots Plaza located at Central Park, 1501 Central Parkway with the condition that the City?s role will be
limited to utilities and site preparation costs. Ayes: 3 Nay: 0
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
City Administrator Hedges discussed this item regarding a proposed ordinance amendment to Chapter 6
entitled ?other Business Regulation and Licensing? to clarify administrative fines for tobacco sale violations.
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to approve an ordinance
amendment to Chapter 6 entitled ?Other Business Regulation and Licensing? to clarify administrative fines and
penalties for tobacco sale violations. Aye: 3 Nay: 0
Mayor Awada arrived at approximately 7:20 p.m.
COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN AMENDMENT (SPECIAL AREA NO. 7)
City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding a Comprehensive Guide Plan amendment for
Special Area No. 7 Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota. Senior Planner Ridley gave a staff report.
Roger Klepi of Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) gave a presentation on the plans for the new BCBS
campus. Marie Kodi of SRF Consulting presented a traffic study that was conducted to measure the traffic impacts
that the proposed BCBS campus could have on the City?s streets. She noted that MNDOT?s Access Management
Plan would not approve a new access point at BCBS on TH 13. Through the study, it was determined that currently
the intersection at Silver Bell and Blackhawk meet traffic levels acceptable for a traffic signal.
Two residents that live on Ashbury Road spoke of their concerns regarding increased traffic on Ashbury
Road that would result from BCBS?s expansion plans.
Three residents that live on Blackhawk Road spoke about traffic and safety concerns on Blackhawk Road.
Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to direct staff to submit the
Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment for Special Area No. 7 Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, to the
Metropolitan Council for review and comment located at Yankee Doodle Road and Blue Cross Road in the NE ¼
of Section 17. Aye: 4 Nay: 0
Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to direct staff to complete a
signal justification report (SJR) for the intersections of Blackhawk and Silver Bell Road and Blackhawk and
Deerwood. Aye: 4 Nay: 0
SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR DRIVING RANGE (PARKVIEW GOLF COURSE)
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City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding a site plan for a driving range and service
center for Parkview Golf Course located at 1310 Cliff Road. Senior Planner Ridley gave a staff report.
Applicants Shane Corman and Todd Geller gave a presentation to the Council regarding their plans for a
driving range.
Two residents that live on Parkridge Drive voiced their concerns over the proposed driving range. Their
concerns included: the aesthetics of a large net/screen, preserving the large willow tree on the property, the need
for additional trees as buffers, and lighting. The residents also stated that they were not aware of the open house
held by Parkview Golf Course to discuss the proposed driving range.
Craig Galow, lighting consultant, gave a presentation on the proposed lighting for the driving range.
Councilmembers held a discussion regarding lighting. At the Council?s request, Public Works Director
Colbert provided an update on the storm sewer mitigation project underway at Parkview.
Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve a Site Plan for the
construction of the Parkview Golf Course Driving Range and 860 square foot service center with surface parking
located at 1310 Cliff Road in the NW ¼ of Section 34 subject to the following conditions: Aye: 4 Nay: 0
1. The parking lot expansion shall maintain a 20 foot front and side yard setback.
2. A landscaping screen three feet in height and 75 percent in opacity shall be installed along Cliff Road
and the east of the new parking lot abutting the residential property.
3. The driving range shall close by 10:00 p.m. and lights shall be turned off by 10:30 p.m.
4. Outdoor speakers shall not be audible from adjacent residential properties.
5. All parking lot lights shall be limited to 20 feet in height and all fixtures shall be shields to reduce
glare.
6. A photometric plan shall be submitted with the building permit application for staff review.
7. Additional trees and landscaping will be included along Cliff Road to serve as a buffer to the
neighboring residential property.
PROJECT 790R, CENTRAL PARKWAY STREET & UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS
City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding Project 790, Central Park street and utility
improvements. Public Works Director Colbert introduced Matt Hanson of SRF who explained the scope and
feasibility of the project.
Mayor Awada opened the public hearing. There being no public comment she closed the public hearing
and turned discussion back to the Council.
Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to approve the amended
Project 790R (Central Parkway ? Street and Utility Improvements) and authorize the preparation of detailed final
plans and specifications for the remaining portion of the Central Parkway improvements. Aye: 4 Nay: 0
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
DISCUSSION REGARDING ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
Per the direction of the Council at the March 12, 2002 work session, City Attorney Dougherty presented
an interim accessory structure ordinance.
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Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to implement an interim use
ordinance to study accessory structures. Aye: 4 Nay: 0
DISCUSSION REGARDING QUARRY PARK ROAD EASEMENT
Councilmembers discussed the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
regarding Quarry Park Road and concurred that a study of the traffic and parkland dedication issues should be
reviewed.
Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to concur with the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Commission recommendation for the Quarry Park Road easement. Aye: 4 Nay: 0
DISCUSSION REGARDING LIFT STATION AT OAK CHASE
Councilmembers discussed the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission recommendation regarding the
lift station at Oak Chase.
Mayor Awada moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to prepare and transfer rights of
easement to convey the easement for an existing driveway next to the Oak Chase lift station. Aye: 4 Nay: 0
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR HIRING PROCESS
Mayor Awada stated that she had requested a discussion on the next step in the hiring process for the
Communications Director position.
Councilmembers and City Administrator Hedges discussed the process they wish to take in regard to
interviewing candidates for the position of Director of Communications. Council directed that the Council?s
Communications Subcommittee interview the five candidates recommended through the staff?s interview process.
The Subcommittee will then recommend no less than three candidates to be declared finalists. The finalists will
then move on to the final interview with the entire City Council.
DISCUSSION REGARDING CHARTER COMMISSION
Mayor Awada asked Director of Administrative Services VanOverbeke about the financing of the Charter
Commission. Council directed Director VanOverbeke to prepare a detailed account of the money spent by the
Charter Commission in 2001, as well as an account of when each of the Charter Commission?s bills were paid.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. into an Executive Session to receive direction regarding union
negotiations for both Police Officers and Police Sergeants.
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