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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
IP EAGAN, MINNESOTA
January 13, 1976
A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on January 13, 1976 at
the City Hal/ at 6:30 p.m. All members were present. Also present were Rosene,
Bolke and Hauge.
PARK COMMITTEE REPORT.
1. Barbara Schmidt appeared and presented a report concerning a proposed Civic
Arena which was accepted by the Council. The report will be reviewed with
Chairman Dale Everson of the Park Committee at the next regular meeting.
2. Conservation Budget. Barbara Schmidt submitted a proposed tree conservation
budget and further proposed that a truck be purchased for the tree disease program
for the city. No action was taken.
3. A resolution prepared by Urban Planning and Design covering the Law Can
application for the Northview park property relating to the power and utility
construction policy was upon motion by Rahn, seconded Wachter, all members voting
in favor, approved and ordered signed.
CUES MAR ADDITION - GABBERT DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. Mr. David M. Gabbert appeared
on behalf of three applications of Gabbert Development Co. for the development of
proposed Ches Mar Addition in Section 27 including the following:
a. A variance regarding street grades.
b. Application for rezoning from R-3 and R-4 to R-1 and R-2.
c. Preliminary plat approval of Ches Mar Addition.
It was noted that the APC recommended approval of all applications subject to
conditions.
Mr. Gabbert presented two layouts, the first being the layout with the North-
"' street that had originally been presented. He discussed siltation control,
setback of buildings, and location of building sites in detail with the Council.
The second proposed layout was a new layout with a cul-de-sac at the North and
access from Pilot Knob Road including a proposed dedication of park land consisting
ITof 4.36 acres of peninsula and 2 1/2 acres in the Northeasterly pond. It was noted
that the County of Dakota has approved the original layout. Mr. Gabbert indicated
that he would be willing to dedicate the 2 1/2 acre pond and Mr. Carlson would
dedicate the 4.36 acre peninsula area together with a 16 1/2 foot easement con-
necting the 2 parcels. Mr. Gabbert requested a 50% credit for the dedication of
the 2 1/2 acre pond and the balance would be paid in cash as building permits are
required. He further would restrict the green area for park purposes only and
there would be restrictions including no playground equipment to be installed on
the property. Mr. Gabbert indicated that the developers would accept either layout.
The City Engineer, Robert Rosette, reviewed the street profiles prepared by the
Gabbert engineer. Numerous neighboring owners were present represented by Atty.
Patrick Farrell, who stated that the Wilderness Run Homeowner's Association agreed
IIIwith the second Gabbert layout and the conditions that were laid down by Mr. Gabbert.
There was concern by members of the Council whether the Homeowner's Association
would be able to accept and continue to support the green area and it was recom-
mended that an escrow fund be posted by the Association in that event.
Ches Mar Addition would cover about 62 lots under either presentation. There
was great concern by Council members concerning the steepness of the North-South
road particularly with a cul-de-sac configuration to the North and the problem
of police and fire protection. Further, the Council members did not feel the
T-intersection with Wilderness Run Drive either presented a hazard or a significant
enough nuisance to overcome the danger problem due to the steepness of the grades
on the North-South street. The City Engineer recommended that the North-South
street appeared to be the most desirable layout.
IIIAfter nearly three hours of discussion and for reasons cited by the Council
through several meetings the reason stated by the Advisory Planning Committee, and
the reasons cited above, Councilman Smith moved and Wachter seconded a motion to
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approve the application for preliminary plat of Ches Mar Addition covering the first
41fP lan with the North-South Road running to a T-intersection wi th Wilderness Run Drive;
further that the peninsula parcel and the Northeast pond parcel designated for
green area together with a 16 1/2 foot connecting easement be designated Outlots
and that those parcels be offered to the Wilderness Run Homeowner's Association;
with the understanding that the City Council review and approve the dedication
provisions to the Home Owner's Association; further that park dedication require-
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ments for Wilderness Run 1st and 3rd Additions and Ches Mar Addition be paid to
the city pursuant to ordinance in the form of cash; further subject to the recom-
mendations of the Advisory Planning Committee, that no credit be granted to the
developers of Wilderness Run 1st and 3rd Additions or Ches Mar Addition toward the
park cash contribution requirement for the dedication to the Home Owner's Assoc.
and further subject to the grant of the triangular parcel at the Southwest corner
of Ches Mar to provide for the ballfield extension proposed on the well site All
members voted in favor, except Rydrych who voted no for
the reason that inadequate park dedication was provided.
2. Wachter moved and Rahn seconded the motion to rezone the property in the
application from R-3 and. R-4=. to P1-1 and P-9 includine the recommendations made
by the Advisory Planning Committee regarding the rezoning application. All members
voting in favor, except Rydrych who voted no for the same reasons as cited above.
3. Smith moved to grant the application for variance for street grades
provided the final layout includes the North-South street intersecting Wilderness
Run Drive to the North and further subject to final recommendation of the Board
of Adjustments and Appeals. Wachter seconded the motion, and all members voted
in favor.
CITY HALL ADDITION. There was discussion concerninc a proposed addition to
the city hall to include police offices and garage and use of the Present police
116 offices for administrative purposes. Councilman Wachter was asked to investigate
the proposal further and report back to the Council.
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EAGAN POLICE ASSOCIATION CONTRACT. Martin DesLauriers appeared with a
IIIsuggested revision to the Eagan Police Association Contract. Upon motion by
Wachter, seconded Polzin all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the
Council adopt the salary schedule and that the balance of the contract be reviewed
and approved at a later time.
ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. The City Council discussed a recommen-
dation of the Assessment Committee concerning a proposed offer to negotiate
settlement with the Dakota County regarding the assessment anneal on the zoo
trunk. Upon motion by Smith, seconded Rahn, all members voting yes, it was
RESOLVED that City Atty., Paul Hauge, be authorized to continue negotiations
with the Dakota County staff and County Board but in the event that negotiations
are not successful, that the city pursue the appeal scheduled for trial on
January 27, 1976.
IIIUpon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
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