08/06/1974 - City Council Regular MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
August 6, 1974
A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on August 6, 1974 at
the City Hall, 3795 Pilot Knob Road at 6:30 p.m. All members were present
except Councilman Rahn.
After the Pledge of Allegiance, upon motion by Wachter, seconded Smith, all
members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that the minutes of the previous meeting be
approved with the exception that the reference to Imp. Project #22 in the third
paragraph of Page 6 be corrected to be Imp. Project #122. Upon motion by Polzin,
seconded Wachter, all in favor, it was RESOLVED that the minutes of the Assess-
ment Committee meeting of July 30, 1974 be approved as distributed.
Mr. Erwin Helmken appeared in connection with the insurance rp ogram for the
City and reviewed coverage, claims and servicing under the policies.
The Fire Chief, Wil liam Schultz, appeared and gave a report in connection
with progress on obtaining plans and specifications for the aerial ladder, The
Fire Chief also reported that the Blanket Volunteer Firemen's Insurance Policy
in connection with disabilitz insurance could be increased from $75.00 per month
to $100.00 per month for an additional premium of $100.00 a year and asked approval
for the expendature, it being noted that the money would come out of the Volunteer
Fire Department budget. Upon motion by Wachter, seconded by Rydrych, all in
favor, it was RESOLVED that the Volunteer Fire Department be authorized to buy
the additional disability insurance out of their own budget.
The Polite Chief, Martin DesLauriers appeared and requested a resolution
designating him as the representative to request reimbursement from the State of
IIIMinnesota Police Officers Training Pro ram. Upon motion by Smith, seconded
Wachter, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that Martin DesLauriers
be and hereby is designated as the City's representative to request reimbursement
III from the State of Minnesota Peace Officers Training Program.
The Dog Cat cher, Sam Garske, has requested that the City pass an ordinance
requiring all homes to have visible house numbers so as to make enforcement of
the animal ordinance easier. Upon motion by Wachter, seconded by Rydrych, all
in favor, the City Attorney was directed to prepare an ordinance requiring that
all homes have visible house numbers and that they are to be installed within
30 days after passage of the ordinance.
Barbara Schmidt and Greg, Franzen appeared on behalf of the Park Committee
and requested approval of bids that were taken for park playground equipment.
Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Rydrych, all members voting in favor, it was
RESOLVED that the bids as submitted be and hereby are approved. In addition,
Barbara Schmidt asked permission to upgrade some of the rough spots in various
III parks and requested that this money come from the bond fund. Upon motion by
Wachter, seconded Smith, all in favor, it was RESOLVED that the Park Committee
be allowed to purchase the proposed equipment needed for the upgrading, seed and
fertilizer and hire a part-time individual to up-grade certain park areas.
Finally, Barbara Schmidt discussed the dutch elm disease and oak wilt disease
problem and requested that the chemicals necessary to fight these diseases be
made available to the citizens at no cost for those people who have the tree
disease problem. Upon motion by Smith, seconded Rydrych, it was RESOLVED that the
chemicals would be made available to the citizens of Eagan to fight these two
diseases at the expanse of the City. Barbara Schmidt also reported that Jan
Callenius has submitted her resignation to the Park Committee. The Council
directed that a letter be sent to her for all the good work that she has done in
connection with the Park Committee. She also reported that they had received a
III $513$4:-OO-grant for bike paths e as well as a donation from Bonestroo,
Rosen, Anderlik and Associates for parks.
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III Mr, r;rod. MI..s.. Barri Tilley appeared in connection with their application
IIIIII for a building mit for a home on Wescott Road. Upon motion by Smith,
seconded Wachter, all in favor, it was RESOLVED to grant the permit to Mr. and
Mrs. Tilley conditioned upon their granting a 17 foot road easement.
The continued public hearing of the reassessment of Townview 1st Addition
was convened. A home owner appeared with a letter from the developer indicating
that if the assessments were switched from one parcel to others as requested,
that the developer would pay for all of the assessments. The matter was continued
until the meeting on August 20th.
Mayor Polzin then convened the public hearing in connection with Blackhawk
Inc. for approval of Eagan 500 PUD in Sections 16, 21, 28. Mx Ed Dunn appeared
in connection with the hearing and explained that their purpose was simply to
meet the requirements under the ordinance for annual approval. Upon motion by
Smith, seconded by Wachter, all in favor, it was RESOLVED that the plans be
approved.
The Mayor thew convened the public hearing on Imo. Pro ect k150 street
improvements for Blackhawk Pills Addition. Hz. Don Griffiths appeared in con-
nection with the project and inquired about where the blacktopping was to
terminate and as to the type of curb and gutter to be installed. He indicated
that he and the other residents in the area were in favor of the improvements.
Upon motion by Polzin, seconded Wachter, all in favor, it was RESOLVED that the
project be ordered in with the understanding that the blacktopping would terminate
on the East side of Blackhawk Hills Point and it was also RESOLVED to direct the
City Engineer to work with the contractor when ascertained, to coedinate the work
to be dome under the project with possible additional work on the private roads
of the residents, it being understood that such additional work would have to be
agreed upon between the individual owner and the contractor and would be paid for
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directly by the individual owner.
The Mayor next convened the public hearing concerning imp. Project #144,
street improvements to Wilderness Run Road. Discussion was had concerning how
the road would be paid for it being noted that it would not qualify at this time
for any state aid. Further discussion was had as to the need to develop the
road at the time in view of the present status of the development of Canterbury
hills. After further discussion the Mayor declared that the hearing was closed
and no action would be taken and that the matter would be reviewed in the Spring
of 1975.
The Mayor then convened the public hearing on Imp Project #152, street
improvements within Canterbury Hills 1st Addition. After reviewing the current
status of the development with representatives of the developer, the Mayor closed
the hearing with the understanding that no further action would be taken and that
the matter would be reviewed in the Spring of 1975.
The representatives of Autumn Development requested that they be granted an
additional 30 days to submit a final plat for Canterbury Hills and upon motion
by Wachter, seconded by Smith, all in favor, it was RESOLVED that they grant an
additional 30 days in which to submit the final plat for approval.
The architects for Minnesota Federal next appeared in connection with the
application for a building permit for a savings and loan bank facility in Section
19 in the Cedarvale area. After discussion concerning the layout of the roads
to serve this bank as well as the surrounding properties the motion was made by
Wachter, seconded Smith, all in favor, to table further action in connection
with the permit until city officials have had an opportunity to discuss with
Mr. Richard Stryker of the DCR Co. his plans for the roadway system and general
1 development in the area.
Mr. Gary McKenzie, an architect representing the Saxon Company, next appeared
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III in connection with their application for a building permit for a warehouse and
office in Section 13. After discussion, upon motion by Wachter, seconded
Rydrych, all in favor, it was RESOLVED to approve the granting of the building
permit subject to approval of the landscape plan, plans and specifications and
approval of appropriate set-backs to be approved by the City Engineer and Building
Inspector, it being specifically noted that the set-backs would have to be green
space as required by the ordinance, and subject to final plat approval.
The application of Federal Land Company for rezoning of the NE's of the NE'k
of Section 16 from A - Agricultural to C-1 - Light Commercial and I-1 - Light
Industrial was next considered. Upon motion by Smith, seconded Wachter, all in
favor, it was RESOLVED to set the public hearing in connection with this matter
for September 3, 1974 at 7:00 p.m.
The application of Alfred Mar kham for a gravel EiI. Remit on the Emma Braun
IIIestate on Section 13 was stricken for lack of appearance on behalf of the appli-
cant.
Mr. Arnold Ca rlson appeared in connection with his application for final
Plat approval for Wilderness Park Addition in Section 27. After discussion,
upon motion by Wachter, seconded by Rydrych all in favor, it was RESOLVED that
the application be approved subject to the developer entering into a development
contract, park contribution, change of names of certain roads and a slight
change in the road alignment of one cul-de-sac.
Mr. Bob N. aa9 a supervisor for Country Club Markets appeared and discussed
their Highway #13 store pursuant to the request of the Council.
Mr. Fischer appeared in connection with the application of Fischer Construc-
tion for a gravel permit on Elrene Road. After discussion and upon motion by
Wachter, seconded Smith, all in favor, it was RESOLVED to grant the permit at
no additional fee.
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Upon the recommendation of the City Engineer and upcn motion by Polzin,
seconded Rydrych, all in favor, it was RESOLVED that the low bid of Erickson
Brothers, inc. in the amount of $304,081.65 for Imp Project #147, relating to
Woodgate 2nd Addition, sewer, water and storm sewer be and it hereby is approved.
The City engineer presented the plan, and specifications for road improve-
ments on Beau d'Rue Drive relating to Imp. Project #139-A and upon motion by
Polzin, seconded Smith, all in favor, it was RESOLVED that the plans and specifi-
cations be and hereby are approved and accepted and the City Clerk is authorized
and directed to advertise for bids in connection with the project to be opened
September 6, 1974 at 3:00 p.m.
The Council next considered the request of the developer for a feasibility
stud for water and sanitary sewer improvements to Denmark Court and Trail and
Street in Pilot Knob Heights 2nd Addition. Upon motion by Wachter, seconded
IIIPolzin, all in favor, it was RESOLVED that the City Engineer hereby is directed
to prepare a preliminary report and feasibility study in connection with the
request and in addition that said report should include the area ro the West of
Pilot Knob Heights 2nd Addition up to Pilot Inob Road.
Upon moticn by Wachter, seconded Rydrych, all in favor, it was RESOLVED to
approve the list of election judges as submitted by the City Clerk and which are
attached to the minutes.
Upon motion by Polzin, seconded by Rydrych, all in favor, it was RESOLVED
that the Federel Revenue Sharing Annual Use Report, be approved as prepared.
Upon motion by Smith, seconded Rydrych, all in favor, it was RESOLVED that
the assessments for the year 1974 and thereafter on the Ho llis Orr property be
and hereby are abated and that the Clerk be directed to issue a check to the
III Dakota County Treasurer in the amount of $1,009.28 in connection with payment of
the assessments for the years 1972 and 1973.
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Upon motion by Polzin, seconded by Wachter, all in favor, it was RESOLVED
that the application for a building ep rah t by enz el Plumbing for a new antenna
tower hereby is granted.
The Council next considered the applications for sign permits. The appli-
cation for Valley; View Apartment was held over until further information could
be obtained from the owner.
Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Rydrych, all in favor, it was RESOLVED
that the sign application of Bob Wills be and it hereby is approved.
Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Rydrych, all in favor, it was RESOLVED
that the application of 7-Eleven Store for a sign permit be and hereby is approved„
Upon motion by Rydrych, seconded by Smith, all in favor, it was RESOLVED
that the application of Sample Simon was rejected and the sign permit be and
hereby is denied.
The Council next considered the application of Fred Gerhart to move a house
trailer onto his property for his use was upon motion by Polzin, seconded Smith
all in favor, it was RESOLVED that it be approved subject to the understanding
that it is solely for his use.
After discussion, the Council directed that the City Clerk notify Pastor
Borgschatz that he is granted permission to use the City Hall building as
requested.
The application of 7-Eleven Store for a beer and cigarette, licenses was
next considered. Upon motion by Polzin, seconded Smith, all in favor, it was
RESOLVED that the applications be and hereby are granted.
The application for a 3_2 beer license for the Ohmann Eagan Thresh .na Bee
was next considered. Upon motion by Polzin, seconded Smith, all in favor, it
was RLSOLVED that the permit be and hereby is granted.
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The City Engineer next presented the change orders in connection with
certain projects as follows:
1. $600.00 credit change order to the deep-well pump.
2. Deep-well pump #3 pumphouse credit in the amount of $63.00.
3. Revised change order #1 for Woodgate Development in the amount of $35,296.85.
4. Change order for Threeway Construction Co. for miscellaneous matters on
Oak Chase Road in amount of $387.00.
5. a. Change order for the Woodgate Development for miscellaneous - $123.92.
b. Installation of two water lines on Johnny Cake Ridge Road in amount of
$2,351.25.
c. Street grading and man-hole work in Woodgate area - $785.67.
Upon motion by Rydrych, seconded Polzin, all in favor, it was RESOLVED that the
above change orders be and they hereby are approved.
The City Engineer presented the plans and specifications concerning Imp.
o'ect 052-relating to Hir-_lls street improvements. Upon motion by
Wachter, seconded Smith, all in favor, it was RESOLVED that the plans and speci-
fications as presented are approved and that the City Clerk is authorized and
directed to advertise for bids in connection with Imp. Project #152 to be
accepted August 29, 1974 at x:00 p.m.
Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Smith, all in favor, it was RESOLVED that
the Clerk be directed and authorized to make three final vavmentffi on the follow-
ing contracts: 1) E.H. Renner & Sons, Inc. - Project #112-A, Pt.2B for $8,747.10;
2) Corrigan Electric Company - Project #79 for $2,272.20; 3) Lee Richert
Plumbing and Heating Co. - Project #112-A, Pt. 2C for $8,708.17.
Upon motion by Smith, seconded Polzin, all members voting in favor, it
was RESOLVED that all bills be ordered said as follows: #240 through #248; #397
through #445; and #12773 through #12870.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 12:45 p.m.
Dated: August 6, 1974 ‘G G� _