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02/03/1998 - City Council RegularMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL 00037 Eagan, Minnesota February 3,1998 A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, February 3,1998 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Mayor Egan and Councilmembers Wachter, Awada, Masin and Blomquist. Also present were City Administrator Tom Hedges, Senior Planner Mike Ridley, Director of Public Works Tom Colbert, and City Attorney Jim Sheldon. AGENDA Councilmember Awada moved, Councilmember Wachter seconded a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 MINUTES OF THE,JANUARY 20,1998 REGULAR MEETING Councilmember Blomquist moved, Councilmember Awada seconded a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 MINUTES Of THE JANUARY 20,1998 SPECIAL MEETING Councilmember Blomquist moved, Councilmember Awada seconded a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 13,1998 SPECIAL MEETING Councilmember Awada moved, Councilmember Blomquist seconded a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 DEPARTMENT HEAD BUSINESS UPDATE BY EAGAN LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION City Administrator Hedges noted that State Senator Deanna Wiener and State Representative Tim Pawlenty attended the Special City Council meeting prior to the regular City Council meeting and were also present at the regular City Council meeting to make a few comments. State Senator Deanna Wiener discussed the proposed legislation before the legislature in 1998. She stated that she will be supportive of eliminating the need for local governments to pay sales tax. State Representative Tim Pawlenty said that it is a privilege to represent a community like Eagan. He also discussed some of the upcoming issues that will be addressed by the legislature. EAGAN HOCKEY ASSOCIATION PRESENTATION City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Mickey Sparks, President of the Eagan Hockey Association, presented a $50,000 check to Mayor Egan, on behalf of the City of Eagan, which was the first installment of a one half million dollar commitment to help fund the second sheet of ice. Mr. Sparks thanked the City for moving forward with the second sheet of ice. Mayor Egan thanked the Eagan Hockey Association for their dedication and hard work. CONSENT AGENDA In regard to Items A 1 and 2, Letters of resignation from Tom Struve, Street Maintenance Supervisor and Shannon Tyree, Planner, Councilmember Masin said it is with regret that the City is EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES; FEBRUARY 3,1998 PAGE 2 0003& accepting these resignations. She wished both of the employees well in their new ventures. Mayor Egan mentioned that a reception will be held for them Thursday evening at the Lost Spur and Friday afternoon at City Hall. City Administrator Hedges stated that it has been a joy having both Tom and Shannon as staff members and he added that they both represent the true meaning of public service. He further added that their positive and upbeat attitude will be missed. In regard to Item J, Contract 98-01, approve Change Order No. 1, Southern Lakes Water Tower, Councilmember Wachter said he was concerned about the potential impact of locating the water tower at this alternate site. He further said that the change order should be paid for by the City of Inver Grove Heights. Councilmember Blomquist stated that this is one of many problems that will be encountered because the tower is being located out of the City's jurisdiction. Councilmembers Blomquist and Wachter opposed. A. Personnel Items Item 1. It was recommended to accept the letter of resignation from Tom Struve, Street Maintenance Supervisor. Item 2. It was recommended to accept the letter of resignation from Shannon Tyree, Planner. Item 3. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Travis Wielinski and Michael Ready as part-time seasonal warming house attendants. Item 4. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Sara Weseley as a part-time seasonal pre- kindergarten instructor. B. Resolution, Solid Waste Abatement Commission, Business Recycling and Waste Reduction 98-7 Recognition Program. It was recommended to approve a resolution in cooperation with other Dakota County cities to support a recognition program for businesses that recycle within the County as presented. C. Resolution, approving the transfer of control of and certain ownership interest in a cable television 98-8 franchisee to CCTC Holdings, Inc. It was recommended to approve the transfer of the cable franchise from US West/Media One (dba Meredith Cable) to CCTC Holdings, Inc., dba Charter Communications. D. Receive plans and specifications, authorize advertisement for bids, Fire Administration Building project. It was recommended to approve the plans and specifications for the Fire Administration Building project and order an advertisement for a bid opening to be held at 10:30 a.m. on March 10, 1998. E. Extension for recording final subdivision for Eagandale Corporate Center No. 2 - Skyline Displays. It was recommended to approve a 60-day extension for recording the Eagandale Corporate Center No. 2 Final Subdivision. F. Final Plat Approval, Dennis & Mary Nelson for Wilderness Run 70, Addition. It was recommended to 98-9 approve a Final Plat (Wilderness Run 7th Addition) consisting of lot at 4445 Vildmark Court in the SW 1/4 of Section 27. G. Resolution, 1998 Community Development Block Grant Application, Dakota County HRA. It was 98-10 recommended to approve a resolution approving the application of the City of Eagan for fiscal year 1998 for Dakota County Community Development Block Grant funding. EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES; FEBRUARY 3,1998 PAGE 3 0003.9 H. Project 727, receive feasibility report/order public hearing (Donnywood Addition - Street Improvements). It was recommended to receive the feasibility report for Project 727 (Donnywood Addition - Street Improvements) and schedule a public hearing to be held on March 2,1998. I. Project 728, receive feasibility report/order public hearing(Evergreen Park Addition - Street Improvements). It was recommended to receive the feasibility report for Project 728 (Evergreen Park Addition - Street Improvements) and schedule a public hearing to be held on March 2,1998. J. Contract 98-01, approve Change Order No. 1, Southern Lakes Water Tower. It was recommended to approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract 98-01 (Southern Lakes Water Tower Improvements) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents. (Councilmembers Blomquist and Wachter opposed) K. Project 736, authorize feasibilireport - Grand Oak Business Park (Hwy. 55/149) Traffic Study & EAW. It was recommended to authorize the firm of Strgar Roscoe & Fausch (SRF) Consulting Group to prepare the Feasibility Report for Project 736 (Grand Oak Business Park Traffic Study/ Environmental Assessment Worksheet). L. Approve hiring construction manager, Contract 98-05. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Greystone Construction Managers for Contract 98-05, Lexington-Diffley restroom buildings. M. Final Plat, Shamrock Development, Pines Edge 3rd Addition, located at 4850 Sycamore Drive. It was 98-11 recommended to approve a final plat of one lot for Pines Edge 3rd Addition located at 4850 Sycamore Drive. Councilmember Wachter moved, Councilmember Awada seconded a motion to approve the consent agenda. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 PUBLIC HEARINGS PROJECT 726, GREENSBORO ADDITION - STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Director of Public Works Colbert introduced City Engineer Matthys who discussed the proposed improvement and provided history of the drainage problems in this area. Councilmember Blomquist questioned why this was classified as a street improvement on the City Council agenda. Matthys indicated that the proposed project will provide for storm sewer improvements and said that the wording regarding street improvements on the agenda was incorrect. Mayor Egan addressed the property owners who were present and said it appears as if they have reached a consensus and would like the City Council to continue the public hearing and allow them more time to coordinate improvements on their own. Mayor Egan opened the public hearing to anyone wishing to speak. Julie Casey, 3738 Greensboro Drive, said she has had water problems in her basement. She stated that no consensus has been reached yet, but added that the residents are still working on it. She requested the public hearing be continued for one month. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Egan turned the discussion back to the Council. Mayor Egan stated that by the consensus of the affected property owners in attendance at the City Council meeting the public hearing would be continued to the March 2, 1998 Council meeting. EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES; FEBRUARY 3,1998 PAGE 4 000.0 Councilmember Wachter moved, Councilmember Masin seconded a motion to continue the public hearing for Project 726 (Greensboro Addition - Storm Sewer Improvements) to the March 2,1998 City Council meeting. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 VARIANCE, JOHN T. BLACK - LOT 6, BLOCK 1, OSTER ADDITION LOCATED AT 1405 OSTER DRIVE City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Senior Planner Ridley gave a staff report. John Black, applicant, showed a picture of the home he is proposing to build on the lot. Mayor Egan said that a clear hardship exists. Mayor Egan opened the public hearing to anyone wishing to speak. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Egan turned the discussion back to the Council. Councilmember Awada moved, Councilmember Wachter seconded a motion to approve a 14 foot Variance to the required 50 foot setback from Dakota County right-of-way for Lot 6, Block 1, Oster Addition, located at 1405 Oster Drive in the SE 1/4 of Section 4 subject to the following condition: 1. The applicant shall insure that the building plans, materials and construction of residence is such that it will provide an interior sound level of 45 dBA as compared with a noise level of 65 DNL. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 NEW BUSINESS PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION - PRAIRIE OAKS PARTNERSHIP (PRAIRIE OAKS ADDITION) City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Senior Planner Ridley gave a staff report. Chris Moarn, developer, showed sketches and pictures of some of the commercial projects he has developed in other cities. He also showed the plan of the proposed office building to be constructed in Eagan. He discussed the issues and concerns of the neighborhood. Mayor Egan noted that the concerns raised by the residents at the Advisory Planning Commission meeting were tree loss, traffic and traffic noise. Senior Planner Ridley stated that tree loss has been reduced on the revised plan. Director of Public Works Colbert explained that traffic counts and a traffic generation analysis were performed and the results indicate that Slater Road can accommodate this development. He said that no detailed noise analysis has been conducted. He noted that construction of a noise wall is a possible solution, but he added that it would be very expensive. He further noted that the rolling topography and the mature vegetation make installation of a noise wall difficult. He added that the impact of a noise wall is unknown. Councilmember Wachter stated that the office building will act as a buffer. He said that many of the trees appear to be boxelders, which are not identified as significant trees on the City's tree preservation list. Councilmember Awada asked if the parking plan is still deficient by 22 spaces. Senior Planner Ridley indicated that the plan is still 22 spaces deficient. EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES; FEBRUARY 3,1998 PAGE 5 000441. Alan Menning, 2159 Warrick Court, stated that most of the trees to be removed are significant trees. He said that the developer has gotten around leaving some trees by boxing them in. He further said that it has been his experience that if trees are boxed in they will not survive. He added that the view from his deck will be of the office parking lot. He noted that excess drainage from the developer's property will run into the pond that is shared by both properties. He said that removal of the tree buffer will lead to more noise disturbances. Councilmember Wachter asked Mr. Menning if he knew that the neighboring site was intended for business use prior to the purchase of his lot. Mr. Menning indicated that he knew the site was intended for Limited Commercial. He added that he is not opposed to the type of use but rather the location of the building and the removal of the trees. Ken Kane, 2163 Warrick Court, showed a video he prepared of the site and described how the site will look if it is developed as proposed. Mayor Egan said that the development is a little crowded in an area with high quality trees. He stated that he would prefer to see two buildings on this site instead of three which would create a greater setback from the residents. He added that he was not willing to deviate from the parking requirements. Councilmember Masin commented that the buildings are attractive, but said the tree loss was a problem. Councilmember Awada moved, Mayor Egan seconded a motion to direct a Findings of Fact for Denial for a Preliminary Subdivision of three lots on 6.07 acres and a Final Planned Development for Lot 1, Block 1, Prairie Oaks Addition, located east of Slater Road, west of Trunk Highway 77, south of Cliff Road in the NW 1/4 of Section 11 for the February 17,1998 City Council meeting. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Mayor Egan informed the applicant that the City will not buy or lease land from them as was suggested in a letter from Parks Real Estate as possible financial alternatives. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - LINDER'S GREENHOUSES, INC. City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Senior Planner Ridley gave a staff report. He said that staff would prefer that a condition be added to prevent the overlap of this use with the CUP that was approved for a summer produce stand on this site. Peter Linder, applicant, requested that he and the operator of the produce stand be allowed to reach an agreement ensuring that the dates of operation will not overlap. He said they are requesting signage on all four sides of the building because they are trying to differentiate their greenhouse from others. He further said they will remove the advertising signs. Councilmember Wachter said he is not in favor of changing the rules to accommodate individual requests. He stated that signs on the sides of the building facing public right-of-way is fair. He questioned if there will eventually be a proliferation of these types of uses in parking lots all over the City. Mayor Egan commented that this may be the future trend. Councilmember Awada added that she would not support signage on four sides, but would support two sides. Councilmember Awada moved, Councilmember Blomquist seconded a motion to approve a Conditional Use Permit to allow the seasonal outdoor sale of plants and plant products and a temporary greenhouse structure to be located in the parking lot of the Cedar Cliff Shopping Center at 2127 Cliff Road, on Lot 1, Block 2, Cedar Cliff Commercial Park in the SE 1/4 of Section 30 subject to the following conditions: 1. The Conditional Use Permit shall be recorded at Dakota County within 60 days of its approval by the City Council. EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES; FEBRUARY 3,1998 J J f' 1 PAGE 6 2. The greenhouse and outdoor sale shall be located as shown in the site plan dated December 16,1997. 3. The greenhouse and outdoor sale shall be allowed on the site only between April 15th and July 15th or setup of the seasonal outdoor sale of produce, whichever is earlier. All sales shall cease and all structures and materials shall be removed from the site by July 15th or setup of the produce stand each year, whichever is earlier. 4. The applicant proposes operations between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekends. 5. A building permit is required prior to construction of the greenhouse. 6. The patio areas outside the structure shall be enclosed by a fence as shown in the elevations exhibit dated December 16, 1997. Display of any plant materials or products outside of the greenhouse shall be contained entirely within the fenced area. 7. The wall signs on the greenhouse shall comply with the number and size restrictions for permanent signs in the Sign Code and a sign permit is required to display the signs for the duration of the seasonal sale. There should be no signs projecting above the roof line of the greenhouse. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CEDARVALE BOWL, INC. City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Senior Planner Ridley gave a staff report. Hugh Fitzgerald, applicant, stated that adding volleyball courts will help to create additional business at a time of year when they are not as busy. He commented on Planner Shannon Tyree's resignation and stated that she has been very helpful to the Cedarvale area businesses. Councilmember Masin said that this is an exciting concept, but questioned whether this type of use should be conditioned so that it can be re-evaluated after a year. After further discussion, it was determined that a CUP is not renewable and runs with the land. It was also noted that it would be an imposition for the applicant to have to continue to re-apply for this use. Councilmember Blomquist moved, Councilmember Awada seconded a motion to approve a Conditional Use Permit to allow two seasonal outdoor volleyball courts to be located in the parking lot of Cedarvale Lanes, 3883 Beau D' Rue Drive on Lot 1, Block 1, Cedarvale 2nd Addition in the NW 1/4 of Section 19 subject to the following conditions: 1. The Conditional Use Permit shall be recorded at the Dakota County Recorder's office within 60 days of its approval by the City Council. 2. A copy of the parking easement shall be provided to the City prior to release of the Conditional Use Permit for recording. 3. The volleyball courts may be used during May through August each year. Installation of the courts may begin after April 20th, and shall be removed by Labor Day each year. 4. The volleyball courts shall be in the location shown on the site plan dated December 17, 1997. EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES; FEBRUARY 3,1998 PAGE 7 00043 5. The volleyball courts shall be secured by fencing and other materials as shown in the elevation plans dated November 18, 1997, and access to the courts shall be gained only through the main building. 6. All signage shall comply with City Sign Code requirements. 7. A building permit shall be obtained each year prior to construction of the volleyball courts, decking and associated facilities. 8. Site lighting shall be indirect and diffused and lighting shall not be directed upon public rights-of-way or adjacent properties. Light standards shall not exceed 27 feet in height. 9. Concrete curb and gutter shall be installed around the outside edge of the new parking lot area. 10. To ensure access in case of emergency, no parking should be allowed adjacent to the courts. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING - OCB REALTY INC. City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Senior Planner Ridley gave a staff report. Tom Lincoln, of BRW, Inc., stated that Buffet's, Inc. is responding to staff's request to include the 1.5 acres parcel into the Planned Development for housekeeping purposes. Eric Drenckhahn, 2811 Pilot Knob Road, said he was concerned about the incremental approach to the rezoning and the potential impacts that could occur as a result of the rezoning, such as an office/ warehouse building. Mayor Egan stated that he does not want this site to be utilized for a warehouse and said he will not support such a request in the future. Councilmember Masin said she would like to ensure that there are no future impacts to Mr. Drenckhahn's property. Mayor Egan and Councilmember Wachter concurred. City Administrator Hedges stated that any change in the development plan would be required to come back through the public hearing process. Councilmember Blomquist concurred. Councilmember Wachter moved, Mayor Egan seconded a motion to approve a Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment changing the land use of 1.51 acres from PF - Public Facilities to CPD - Commercial Planned Development for Buffet's Inc. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Councilmember Wachter moved, Councilmember Awada seconded a motion to approve the requested 1.51 acre Rezoning from P - Public to CPD - Commercial Planned Development. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 PRELIMINARY & FINAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT - TEAM TIRES PLUS ' City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Senior Planner Ridley gave a staff report. 00044 EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES; FEBRUARY 3, 1998 PAGE 8 them. Ron Fiscus, representing Team Tires Plus, Inc., stated that all the conditions are acceptable to Mayor Egan said that Eagan is a prime market for the hospitality industry and that replacing a reasonably attractive Hardee's with a Tires Plus that will have service bays that face Pilot Knob Road is quite a shocking change. He asked if the building could be re-oriented or end loaded so the bays do not face Pilot Knob Road. Mr. Fiscus commented that they looked at a number of alternatives as they were initially siting the building. He explained that orienting the building on an east/west axis will not fit on the site. He said that Tires Plus will be installing full glass overhead doors on the bays and there will also be extensive landscaping. Mr. Fiscus said that the slope of the site creates a problem in constructing an end load facility. Councilmember Blomquist commented on the neighboring Firestone and car care center and stated that if there is significant screening this use may not be objectionable. Mayor Egan said that the grade differential will create a natural berm and the addition of the glass doors and landscaping address his concerns. Mayor Egan moved, Councilmember Blomquist seconded a motion to approve a Planned Development Amendment to allow a 12-bay auto service facility at 3595 on Lot 1, Block 1, First Minnehaha Addition located at the southwest corner of Pilot Knob Road and Duckwood Drive in the NW 1/4 of Section 15 subject to the following conditions: 1. A Final Planned Development Agreement shall be executed and recorded at the Dakota County Recorder's office prior to issuance of a building permit. The following exhibits are required for the Final Planned Development Agreement: Final Site Plan Final Landscape Plan Final Building Elevations Final Site Lighting Plan 2. All building, parking and drive aisles and landscaped areas shall be properly maintained, including replacement of any dead plant materials. 3. All trash and recyclable materials shall be stored within the principal building or within the designated enclosure attached to the principal building. No other outdoor storage shall be allowed. 4. Any mechanical equipment, including rooftop equipment, should be screened from view from the public right-of-way. 5. The building shall be constructed with exterior materials consisting of rockface block and decorative concrete masonry unit in a beige and buff color scheme having red accents consistent with the building elevation plans dated 12/30/97. No signage shall be allowed on the south elevation of the building. Wall signs on the east and west elevations shall not advertise specific product brand names. 7. One pylon sign not exceeding 27 feet in height and 125 square feet in area is allowed in the location shown on the Preliminary Site Plan dated 12/17/97, revised 12/30/97. 00045 EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES; FEBRUARY 3,1998 PAGE 9 8. The final landscape plan shall be revised to provide more salt-tolerant species in place of the dogwood shrubs and pinkspire crabapple trees along Pilot Knob Road. 9. All auto services shall occur inside the building. 10. There shall be no outdoor display of merchandise or products. 11. Glass service doors shall be installed on all bays. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Councilmember Wachter moved, Councilmember Awada seconded a motion to approve work sessions for February 10 and February 24 at 5:00 p.m. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Councilmember Awada stated that she has requested that odd year versus even year City Council elections be discussed at a future City Council work session. She further stated that the School Districts are changing their elections to be held in the fall of the odd year. COMMUNICATION TOWER ORDINANCE City Administrator Hedges added that the City has received a request to consider the location of a cellular antenna on an existing utility structure in the south central part of Eagan. Councilmember Awada moved, Councilmember Wachter seconded a motion to direct staff to prepare an ordinance amendment that would allow antennas attached to existing public utility structures or existing public utility towers in any zoning district. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 ROUND TABLE Director of Public Works Colbert stated that he has been contacted by Len Levine who has been retained by the Small Business Association to pursue potential funding sources to get TH 13 upgraded to a four-lane design. He added that Mr. Levine would like to have a strategy session to garner and solidify local support to pursue potential different avenues of funding opportunities. He said that a task force has been formed and he asked if any member of the City Council was interested in participating in discussions with the task force. Councilmember Masin said she would like to be informed of the dates of the meetings. Councilmember Blomquist was designated to be the City Council's representative to a special task force to pursue funding options for future improvements to TH 13 with Councilmember Wachter to serve as an alternate. City Administrator Hedges mentioned that Chuck Thorkildson has indicated he would be willing to serve on the Solid Waste Abatement Commission. Councilmember Awada moved, Councilmember Masin seconded a motion to appoint Chuck Thorkildson as an alternate member to the Solid Waste Abatement Commission. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 City Administrator Hedges noted that he received a memorandum from Kari Gill, the Executive Director of the HRA, inquiring if the City Council would be interested in helping name the second senior building. EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES; FEBRUARY 3,1998 PAGE 10 00046 Councilmembers concurred that the residents of Duckwood Estates should be given an opportunity to participate in the naming of the new Eagan senior housing facility at Town Centre Drive and that the City Council should choose from their suggestions. City Administrator Hedges stated that Recreation Supervisor Jon Oyanagi has submitted his resignation. Councilmember Wachter requested that proceeds from one of the cellular towers be used as an income stream for Holz Farm Park. Councilmember Wachter moved, Councilmember Masin seconded a motion to designate proceeds from one cellular tower as an income stream for the Holz Farm Park. Aye: 4 Nay: 0 (Councihnember Awada abstained) Councilmember Wachter mentioned that Dakota Electric has been using low wattage red bulbs in the signal lights for the past 20 months and he commented on the energy savings and the reduction in maintenance costs. He added that the bulbs burn out gradually versus suddenly. Councilmember Awada moved, Councilmember Masin seconded a motion to approve the allocation of a $10,000 sponsorship for the 4th of July celebration. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Councilmember Awada requested that a list be prepared and faxed to her and Mayor Egan on Wednesday identifying the establishments that hold liquor licenses, when the licenses were granted and a breakdown of those licenses which were granted as a result of previous special legislation. Mayor Egan commented on the resignation of Jon Oyanagi and said it is sad to see him leave the City of Eagan. He mentioned that Jill Carlson, who attends Eagan High School, is being recognized for outstanding community service as an honoree of the 1998 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Councilmember Masin said she would like to extend an invitation to Ms. Carlson to attend a City Council meeting and talk about the award. Councilmember Blomquist stated that a letter congratulating Ms. Carlson should be sent on behalf of the City Council. Councilmember Masin commented on Four Chaplains Day which is officially recognized on February 3. She also commented on a service she attended honoring the four chaplains. Councilmember Blomquist noted that there was prior discussion by the City Council regarding scheduling a work session to be held on a future Saturday. She said that staff needs to work on some of the agenda items. City Administrator Hedges stated that the items have been scheduled on a work program list and will appear on future work session agendas. CHECK REGISTER Councilmember Wachter moved, Mayor Egan seconded a motion to approve the check register dated January 28, 1998 for 1997 expenses in the amount of $1,051,885.37 and the check register dated January 29,1998 for 1998 expenses in the amount of $627,605.56. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. to an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing labor negotiations and the status pending litigation. Present were Mayor Egan and Councilmembers Wachter, Awada, Masin and Blomquist, City Administrator Tom Hedges and City Attorney Jim Sheldon. EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES; FEBRUARY 3,1998 PAGE 11 February 3, 1998 Date 00047 MLK 14 Af? A City Clerk If you need these minutes in an alternative form such as large print, Braille, audio tape, etc., please contact the City of Eagan, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122, (612) 681-4600, (TDD phone: (612) 454-8535). The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, services, activities, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status or status with regard to public assistance.