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05/05/1976 - City Council Regular 5-5-~y6 T~SINUTES OF A REGULAR T~ETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL EAGAN, PIINPIESOTA P~'[ay S , 1976 A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on May 5, 1975 at the City Hall at 6:30 P.P7. All members were present. Also present were Rosene, Bolke and Iiauge . NTIi?UTES. After the Pledge of Allegiance, upon motion by Wachter, seconded Rahn, all members voting yea, it was RESOLVED that the minutes of the April 20, April 22 and April 27, 1975 meetings be approved as distributed. POLICE DEPARTME2dT BUSINESS. Numerous residents from the Heritage Lane area in LeTendre Addition appeared on behalf of their petition for a study relating to speed and the possible closing of the road connecting with Highway 413 from LeTendre Addition. After discussion, upon motion by Rahn, seconded Smith, all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED to refer the petition to the Police Department for study and recommendation to be submitted at the nest regular meeting. FIRE DEPAP,T~R?P3T BUSINESS. Chief Bill Schultz and Jerry Adam appeared. The Fire Department recommended the purchase of three portable radios, three monitors t*ao mobile rac'.-±.os and one electronic siren as discussed earlier at a special meeting. Upon notion by P.ahn, seconded Wachter, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVIs'D that the foregoing equipment be purchased with the exception of the mobile radio for the aerial truck with the equipment purchased to be paid from the equipment warrants to be sold to finance the aerial truck. UTILITY DEPARTP~FIT. Bi11 Branch appeared. 2Ir. Branch discussed the status of certain CETA employees who are now approach- ing 6 months employment and recommended an increase in salary. No action uas taken. PAF,IC GnPv"Tl'TLE BTJSIIvr,SS. Barbara Schmidt was preGOr_t. 1. Tree Inspector Assistant, r~rLs. Schmidt reco~nnended that l~g3lce Scnnobrich, one of the 10 applicantcy be hired as the tree inspector assistant for the 3 month summer period ~e $350 per month. Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Rydrych, all 5-5-76 members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED to hire Pir. Schnobrich for that period of tine. 2. Upcn motion by Polzin, seconded Smith, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED t<zat Kim Griffiths be hired as part-time secretary for the Utility and Park Depa.Ytment during the Summer of 1976. 3. Pilot Y.nob School UpgradinS. Mrs. Schmidt recommended that the Council authorize the Park Committee to negotiate further with the West St. Paul School District concerning the upgrading of the Filot Knob School area for park purposes with the understanding that the estimated cost of approximately $4x,000 for the upgrading of the park and school area be shared on a 50-50 basis. Upon motion by Polzin, seconded Smith, all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that the Park Committee be authorized .to continue negotiations. BUILDII~IG PERA2IT APPLICATI011S. Councilman Wachter discussed the inspection and recommendations for repair work to the Kehne house in Patrick Eagan Park. Iie indicated that serious water damage is occurring. There was a question as to wl:zther the skylights Should be closed to avoid leaking or whether to make substantial repairs and install new skylights. Upon motion by Rydrych, seconded IJaehter, all members voting in favox, it was RESOLVED that the Council authorize the Utility Department to close the skylights, but to preserve those skylights in the home if practical. BOARD OF APPEALS. I. Lawrence I~lenzel_Ap~licafiion. Larry IJenzel appeared on behalf of his appli- cation for variance from front yard parking provisions under Ordinance X52 at 3600 Kennebec Drive consisting of an extension to his plumbing comp2ny builc?ing. Upon oration by Pol~~in, seconded Rydrych, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Ceur.~_t.i that the application for variance be approved sub3ect to approval of landscape plan and all recommendations of the APC. -2- 5-5-76 2. Jean Parranto Application. Jean Parranto appeared on behalf of his application for variance from setback provisions for building permits on parts of Lots 7 & Block 1 and parts of Lots 10 S~ 11, Block 1, Cedarvale Office Park. The APC recommended approval. Upon motion by Rahn, seconded Smith, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED to recommend the variances for approval. REGULAR COUrdCT_L P~'ETING. LATrIREIdCE WENZEL APPLICATION. Larry Irlenzel again appeared on behalf of his application for an 30p x 200° addition to the present building at 36~J0 Kennebec Drive, Lot 2, Block 3, Cedar Industrial Park and a variance for front yard parking provisions under Ordinance 452. The APC recommended approval. Upon motion by Polzin, seconded Wachter, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the application for building permit and for variance be approved according to the APC recommendations. JEAN PARpAP1T0 APPLICATION. Jean Parranto appeared again on behalf of t~1s application for variance from set-back provisions and building permit for office building on Lot 7 & 8, Block 1 and variance on Lots 10 & 11, Block 1 Cedazvale Oifics Parr. the APC recommended approval. Upon motion by Rahn, seconded Rydrych all nerabers voting yes, it was RESOLVED to approve the variances for both lots as recommended by the Board of Appeals and the building permit for parts of Lots 7 ~ $ Block 1 was recommended by the AFC. EAGLE NEST HOI~TES. Mrs. Betty Bassett appeared on behalf of the application of Eagle Nest Fiomes for approval of preliminary sketch plan concept for a 4 unit townhouse to be used as a home for the handicapped in Section 29 on Rahn Road across from Shale Lane on the Unisource property. The APC recommended parlcing in the rear and the applicants agreed to move the parking. The building woald consist of trio double bungalows on a 2 acre parcel. Polzin moved and Rahn seconded the motion to approve the concept plan subject to the grant by the owners of a 50 foot half right of way on Rahn Road and further that the owners in the future provide for a temporary -3- 5-5-76 easement for construction of a storm sewer adjacent to Rahn Road9 further subject to recommendations of the APC and further subject to the building plans being resub- mitted by the APC for approval. BOPdD ISSUE ELECTION CAPNAS. Upon motion by Smithy seconded ~Jachter, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the resolution included in the extract of minutes covering the special election for the Civic Center bond issue be and it hereby is adopted and approved. VOTITdG PF.ECINCT CHANGES. The Clerk resubmitted a proposal for setting; up 7 precincts and realigning them within the City. Upon motion by Rahn, seconded Smith, all members voting yea, it was RESOLVED to approve the precinct redesionatior~. 5YSTENLS TECHPTOLOGY. Nx. Tony Kohnen appeared on behalf of the request of Systech Technology for a lease for the former Cedar Grove Utilities Plant on Cedar Avenue owned by the City. There were questions from the Councilmen as to whether the plant would comply with all applicable regulations. Nir. Kohnen indicated.i.hat they would. There were also questions about potential odor problems, possible need for screening in the area. The recommendation was that the rental for the first 5 years be $5JJ and the second 5 years be $750 with renegotiation aftex the initial 10 year lease. The City Atty. will redraft the lease and send it to Systech. ORDINANCE ~~52 - A1'IEND2~NTS. The Council discussed the recommendation of the AFC that there be no change in the provision regarding beauty and barber shops in residential areas so that in order for an applicant to establish a beauty or barber shop in a residential area, a request for variance would be required. The Council determined that a procedure followed by the City Clerk that all variance requests be forwarded to the APC before the adjustments and appeals be continued in the future. the ?.PC also recommended that an Estate zone be setup to provide for e.g. minimum of 20,000 to 25,000 sq. foot lots within a subdivision. It was suggested that this could create greater problems for the APC and Council in the future in the event that owners within the estate zone subdivision may try to sub- -4- 5-5-7G divide the lots similar to what is takiag place at the present time. Further large lots in some subdivisions are available at present for purchase in the event that property owners want larger lots. No action was taken on the recommendation. TRUi~]K HIGIi[~IAY 413 PLANS. A request of the Pannesota Highway Department to approve a resolution regarding plans and provisions for Trunic Hwy. ~~13 through Ewan was delayed until the next meeting. GRAND JURY ATTORP3EY°S FLES. Upon motion by Rydrych, seconded Polzin, all members votin® in favor, it was RESOLVED that the City Conncil authorize the pay- went of fees for the defense of George Kasat at the County and Federal Grand Jury levels for the reason that no indictment was handed doom in either event and it appeared that IIr. Itasat was exonerated from any claim of mal-feasance. It was noted that two Eagan insurance carriexs had refused to pay the bill. BARBARA ERICKSON CLAIM. Upon motion by Smith, seconded Rahn, all member voting yes, it was RESOLVEn that the request of Employer's P'~utual of G)ausau f., Z5% contribution toward the claim of Barbara Erickson against the City of Eagan for a payment of $500 settlement be approved consisting of a $75 payment. TEAt~~,STERS 320 UEdI0i~1 COPdTP.ACT. The Council briefly reviewed the demands of the Teamsters 320 for increase in salary and other benefits and requested a nego- tiating session be set up with the union representatives. INVER GROVE EHGITHS LAND USE PLA~1. The Council briefly reviewed a land use plan submitted by Inver Grove Heights requesting comments from the City Council. Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Rahn, it was RESOLVED that the Council be on record indicating that it had no objection to the IGH Land Use Plan. DAKOTA COUPITY GOVERNMENT SEP.VICE CENTER. A map of proposed locations for a future Dakota County Government Service Center with 3 potential locations in Eag~.n was reviewed in detail. Upon motion by Polzin, seconded Rahn, all members voted • ~ ~ - ~ ~ yea, it was RESOLVED that the Council strongly recommends to the Dakota County that a potential site at or near Cedar and Cliff for the future location of the -5- 5-5-76 service center because of its access to present and future highways and its access to heavily populated areas in Plorthern Dakota County. METP.OPOLITAN IPITERCEPTORS. The Council discussed briefly a request of the City that two interceptors in Eagan be acquired by the r1[aCC as metropolitan inter- ceptors. It was suggested that contacts be made with Bloomington and Burnsville concerning their requests and that the engineer pursue the matter further with the MWCC. REVENUE SN.ARIi3G FUPTDS. The Clerk indicated that the sum of $43,701 consti- tutes the second half of 1976 revenue sharing for the City. Upon motion bq Wachter, seconded Ptydrych, all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that the funds be design Hated for the future addition of the City Hall. CITY HALL ADDITION. The Council set a meeting with James Aorne, exchitect for the police addition to the City Hall for r?ay 10 at 7 p.n. at the City Hall. SPECIAL COUNCIL P~ETING. A special meeting of Eagan City Council to interview candidates for the City Administrator°s position was set for Saturday, Ma.y 8th at 8 A.M. PNRP~IY HOUSE WATER SERVICE. The City Engineer submitted a preliminary report for Project 4it183 consisting of water service to the Murphy House area reflecting a $22,uOO estimated cost. There was a question as to whether to treat the water line as trunk or lateral and the Engineer was requested to make revisions and to contact Mr. Murphy concerning the proposal. IMP. PROJECT 4173 - PARROTT CONSTRUCTIOrI COMPANY. The City Atty. submitted a contract covering Imp. Project ~~173 relating to water and sewer extensions to Ches rlar Addition. Upon motion by T~achter, seconded Smith, all members voting yea, it was RESOLVED that the contract be approved and ordered signed and authorized for signature. ORDINANCE #37 - BURt1ING REGULATIONS. The City Atty. reviewed a letter sub- mined to the Council dated clay 4 regarding amendments by the Pollution Control -6- r 5-5-76 III Agency to APC 8 regarding open burning in the metropolitan area in Minnesota cities. It was noted that an application could be submitted by the city requesting that certain areas allow open burning without permit but it was noted that a provision has been made whereby the Fire Chief and Fire Marshall are given authorization to approve burning permit requests. The Council decided to make no changes in the ordinance and further that no application be made at the PCA to extend the non- burning area within the city but that special requests for burning permits would be acted upon by the proper City authorities. PILOT KNOB HEIGHTS 4TH ADDITION. The Clerk indicated that building permit requests have been submitted for residential houses in Pilot Knob Heights 4th Addition but that the development contract has not been signed and the bond had not been submitted. The Clerk was directed to notify the developers that no future building permits will be granted in the subdivision until the development contract IIIand bond are submitted and approved. JOHNNY CAKE RIDGE ROAD CONTRACT. A proposed contract between the Minnesota Highway Department, Apple Valley and Eagan concerning withholding municipal state aid street funds was reviewed and the City Atty. was requested to contact the Highway Department to make minor changes in the contract and to resubmit to the Council. MHD TECHNICAL & ENGINEERING ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT. An agreement was submitted by the City Engineer from the Minnesota Highway Department whereby Eagan would request technical and engineering assistance including soil borings within street areas within the City was upon motion by Smith, seconded Rahn, all members voting in favor, approved. CARLSON LAKE STORM SEWER FORCE MAIN. The City Engineer recommended that the III Council authorize a change order to an existing contract for the installation of an 8" force main near Carlson Lake. Upon motion by Rahn, seconded Smith, all members -7- 5-5-76 voting yes, it was F,ESOLVEP. to approve the cancent and that the Engineer be authorized to negotiate a change order to an exist inn contract and then to return to the Council for approval. TIiOI.1AS LAI:E BOP>II'?GS . The City Engineer receommendec? that the Council authorize test holes to be bored in the base of Thomas Lake to attempt to locate potential granular drainage c~aterial to assist in controlling the Thomas Lake water level on an interim basis. Upon motion by 4lachter seconded Rahn, it was RESOLVED that the En^ineer be authorized to arrange througt: the Cleric for test borings in Thomas Lake but first to contact the Soil Conservation Service to see if the borings would be Made by them. PP,OJECT ~~156-A - CIIA~.iGE ORDER TTO. 1. The City Engineer submitted Change Order 4r1 for Project ~~156-A caith I4cilamara Vivant in the sun of $5,991.46 and upon motion by Smith, seconded Rahn, it was RESOLVEn to approve the Change Order. All mer~.bers voted yes. TRAILER PERP~T RIridET1ALS. Upon motion by [•]achter, seconded Smith, all members voting yea, it was RESOLVED that the list of trailer permit applications attacl_zed to these minutes be approved for one year ~.~ith the exception of the requests for the pernits at the Spruce r?otel, Fred Gerhardt and the Airliner Tiatel. Dated e~~~-~z ~ ~-a i ~ - ~ ~L, ~ ' ~ _ f ,l: -U-