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02/17/1976 - City Council Regular MIi~TUTES OF A REGULAR P~ETII+iG OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL EAGAN, MINNESOTA February 17, 1976 A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on February 17, 197G at the City Hall at 6<30 p.m. All members were present. Also present was Rosene, Bolke and fiauge. 1976 UTILITY BOiiD ISSUE. After the Pledge of Allegiance, Jim Olson made a short presentation concerning a proposed $633,000 Bond Issue for utility city improvements for 1976. Upon motion by Polzin, seconded Wachter, all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that the report be accepted and that a sale of the bonds be set for March 16, 1976 at 6e30 at the city hall. HOi~~AP,D DALGREPd - HIGHWAY PRESIIdTATION. Mr. Howard Dalgren, planner, appeared and gave approximately a 30 minute slide presentation of highway plans essentially in the Dakota County area. MINUTES. Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Rahn, all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 3, 1976 be approved as distributed. ASSESSMENT COgIP~ITTEE MINUTES. No action was taken on approval of the assessment committee minutes of February Z0, 1976. STREET LIGfiTII`1G. A request for a street light at Blackhawk Road and Deerwood Drive was reviewed and upon motion by Smith, seconded Rahn, all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that the Police Chief and Utility Supervisor be requested to present a recommended list of new street light locations in the City in 1976. BUILDING PERMITS. 1. Lakeside Estates Lot 27, Block Z. The applicant submitted data concernin the soil conditions etc. and it was explained to him that there would be no sewer or water facilities to the area for many years. Upon motion by Rahn, seconded Polzin, all members voting yea, it was RESOLVED to approve the application. -1- 2. Dakota Homes Sign Permit, 3660 Dodd Road. It was noted that the application consisted of new copy on the existing sign. Upon motion by Smith, seconded Wachter, all members voting yes, the application was approved. 3. Lindsay Water Softener. No action was taken because the applicant was not present. 4. Virgil Schaaf - Kurt Roe, Lot 3 Auditor's Subd. #38. An application for a trailer permit on the Virgil Schaaf property on Highway #55 was reviewed and it was noted that a trailer had been moved from it about a year ago. Upon motion by Polzin, seconded Rahn, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the application be approved. PUBLiC REARING IMP. PROJECT #166 - CEDAR AVENUE. Mayor Polzin convened a public hearing concerning Imp. Project #166 consisting of sewer and water extensions to the Bassett property near South Cedar Avenue. Keith Gordon, City Engineer, explained the project. A petition from a large number of the owners in the area objecting to the project including 5~ signatures was received & acknowledged by Mayor Polzin. Mr. Gordon reviewed the proposed utility rate increases for 1976 and explained that the proposal for the project would include 1975 rates. It was noted that there will be a possibility of water and sewer problems in the residen- tial neighborhood tJest of Cedar Avenue in the future but virtually all neighboring owners objected to the project. The hearing was closed and upon motion by Wachter seconded Rydrgch, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the project not be ordered in at the present time. ORDIIdAPdCE N0. 16 - SIGNS. The Council reviewed in detail with the City Atty. the recommended changes to the current draft of Ord. #16 and he was requested to redraft the ordinance and submit it for review at the next regular meeting. A fee schedule will also be attached to the reviewed draft. PARK COMMITTEE. Barbara Schmidt appeared. 1. Mrs. Schmidt reviewed her discussion with Dakota County concerning -2- installing a proposed walkway along Pilot Knob Road at the time of upgrading that highway. The county indicated that it has no policy or formula in this respect either as to sharing of costs or as to the cost of an underpass near Lone Oak Road. No action was taken. 2. Special election for Civic Center Boad Issue. There was discussion about changing the date of the special election for the bond issue and it was recommended that a revised date may be set. There was no action taken on this matter. 3. Civic Center Plans. Dale Everson, Chairman of the Park Committee appeared and reviewed the plans to date for the multi-purpose civic center building at as estimated total cost of $2.1 million dollars. Be indicated that the ad hoc committee is meeting regularly and that information will be distributed at public information meetings throughout the city. DIVINE REDEEMER HOSPITAL AMBULAPICE SERVICE. A recommendation from Divine Redeemer hospital to spread the cost of ambulance service amongst the participating municipalities with Eagan to contribute $14,000 per year. Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Rahn, all members voting yea, it was RESOLVED that Eagan pursue all possible ways of joining Divine Pedeemer Iospital according to its proposal and to review the financial aspects of the issue. CITY ADMINISTRATOR. Loren Law of Loren Law Associates, personnel advisors appeared and requested to be considered by the Council to assist in the acquisition of an Administrator for the city. He indicated that it would take about 60 to 90 days to complete the process and discussed the method used by his firm in acquiring an administrator including two potential fee proposals for his service. Ido action was taken. DAKOTA COUNTY ASSESSY~NT APPEAL - IriP. PROJECT ~1~137. The City Atty. indicated that the proposed agreement from Dakota County had not been received and the Council members reviewed a recommendation of the assessment committee for resolution of the issue. The Council was in agreement on the proposal with the exception of the -3- East 80 acres and requested that the City Atty. meet with the county board to discuss the resolution of that issue to provide that the East 80 acre sanitary sewer assessment would be omitted until such time that the county would request the service and assessment but that the rate then in effect be charged. DAKOTA COUNTY ASSESSMENT BILL. Councilman Smith reported on a meeting with the Dakota Caunty legislative delegation at the State Capital on February 9th and indicated that one proposed bill from the county was that the county would decide whether there are any benefits to county land in the event of any potential assess- went by a municipality. Upon motion by Smith, seconded Wachter, all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that the City Clerk notify the local legislators that the City Council was opposed to such legislation. BLOOMINGTON STADIUM RFERENDUM RESOLUTION. A proposed resolution from the City of Bloomington requesting that the Eagan City Council adopt a resolution that any sports stadium in the Twin City area require a referendum of the voters. The City Council expressed its concern that in the event that a tax levy is required to finance a stadium, that a referendum may then be appropriate. No action was taken. CHES MAR ADDITION. The petition from tfr. Gabbert of Gabbert Development Co. for preparation of plans and specifications for utilities for Ches Mar Addition was reviewed. There was discussion relating to upgrading the ;forth-South road from Cliff Road and the potential cost to be incurred by the City of Eagan due to city owned land on either side of that road. Upon motion by Smith, seconded Wachter, all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that the Council be on record indicating that it will not assist in the financing of the construction of the North-South road adjoining Cliff Road and does not foresee that funds will be available in the future for such construction. The Clerk was requested to notify Mr. Gabbert concerning this resolution. PERSONNEL POLICY FOR PART-TIME WORKERS. A question has arisen as to whether part-time employment by the City of Eagan would be counted toward longevity for -4- . benefit purposes including vacations. Upon motion by Smith, seconded Wachter, III all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the Council be on record indi- cating the policy that such benefits could begin to accrue for longevity purposes from the time of being hired even on a part-time basis. Upon further motion by Smith, seconded Wachter, all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that if a part- time employee works over 20 hours per week that he will then be entitled to one-half benefit for longevity and vacation purposes which shall include only those employees who are not covered by a bargaining unit. PRECINCT BOUNDARY RESTRUCTURING. A proposed restructuring of the precinct boundaries for the City of Eagan was submitted by the City Clerk. Upon motion by Polzin, seconded Smith, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED to tentatively approve the outline of precinct boundaries submitted to the Council. PROJECT #168, #173, #174 and #175. Upon motion by Polzin, seconded Rahn, all III members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the following preliminary reports submitted by the City Engineer be accepted and approved and that public hearings on each of the reports be scheduled for March 16, 1976 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall: 1. Imp. Project #168 - Sibley Terminal Industrial Park Storm Sewer 2. Imp. Project #173 - Ches Mar Utilities 3. Imp. Project #174 - Cedar Industrial Park Storm Sewer 4. Imp. Project #175 - Rivergate Storm Sewer WOODGATE ADDITION STORM SEWER. Keith Gordon indicated that the assessment on the Woodgate project had raised about $40,000 and indicated that one pond required an outlet at an estimated cost of $30,000. Upon motion by Polzin, seconded Rahn, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the Eng. be authorized to prepare a report and to prepare plans and specifications for the construction of such an outlet to relieve the storm drainage problem with the understanding that no additional cost shall be incurred by the City of Eagan other than what has been covered by the city assessments over the benefited property. -5- PEOPLE'S NATURAL GAS COMPAt]Y. The council discussed the current policy of People's Natural Gas for 1976 that no new connections including residential, commercial or industrial will be granted in the City of Eagan. Because of the serious impact on development, upon motion by Wachter, seconded Polzin, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the City Clerk prepare a resolution to be suLrnitted to the Minnesota Energy Commission and the Public Service Commission expressing Eagan's strong concern about the policy and requesting an explanation from the PSC and A~C.as to potential action that can be taken to alleviate the problem. DAKOTA COUNTY REORGANIZATION REFERENDUM. City Council members explained their concern about the requirement for a referendum to be held for Dakota ~ounty govern- went restructuring. Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Rahn, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the City Council be on record favoring a referendum and that the copy of the resolution be sent to the local legislators. LAi~TDMARK DEVELOPME23T COMPANY. A request had been received from Landmark Development Co. for a cut and fill permit to permit the excavation of 50,000 cubic yards of material from the MFiCC property North of iiighway X13 in Cedar Industrial Park to be hauled to adjacent property owned by Landmark to be mixed with flyash from the Pi41CC plant. It was noted that an excavation permit is required and the Clerk was requested to contact Landmark Development Company concerning this. EAGAN DOG CATCHER. Mrs. Bolke stated that the Eagan dog catcher is terminating his job as of March 15th because of moving out of the city. rIARVLY BF,AUTI -v- CITY OF EAGAN. City Atty. Paul Hauge, stated that an action had been brought by giarvey Braun against the City of Eagan, its contractor and engineer claiming that several large trees on the border of his property adjacent to Pilot Knob Hghts. Addition had been damaged or killed as a result of construction work done during 1975. dome Insurance Co., the Eagan liability carrier had denied coverage, and upon motion by Polzin, seconded Smith, it was RESOLVED that the City Atty. be authorized to enter an answer on behalf of the City of Eagan, and to pursue -6- the defense by the City by Eagan`s liability carrier.. All members voted yes. CITY ADMIPTISTRATOR. Upon motion by Smith, seconded Polzin, all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that the City Council meet with Loren Law on Saturday, February 2lst at 130 p.m. at. the city hall to discuss and investigate the possibility of engaging his firm to assist in acquiring a City Administrator. BILL WL~LLS. Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Polzin, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that probationary period for Bill Wells be extended for an additional 90 days to May 1st as the City Auditor. Upon motion by Glachter, seconded Rahn, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the bills according to the following schedule be approved and ordered paida ~~112 through X1289 X2312 through #2427; #3621 through ~E3787. The meeting adjourned at 12°30 p.m. February 17, 1976 ~1~ ~ ~ ` -7-