04/05/1977 - City Council Regular
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MINUTES OF A RECIJLAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COOCIL
BAG, All, rL_M-ZSOTA
APRIL 5, 1977
A regular meeting; of the Eagan City Council was held on April 5, 1977 at
6:30 P.M. at the City Hall. All members were present including Bolke, Rosene,
Fledges and Iiauge.
1111TTUTES. Upon mction by Smith, seconded Wachter, all members voting yes, the
minutes of the previous mseting were approved as distributed.
PAP_Z DEPAT?TNEET B STFESS. Barbara Schmidt was present.
1. Clerk Typist. Mrs. Schmidt recommended that the Council approve the
hiring of Diane Scribner to 'Lill the position of Clerk-Typist on a 32 hour per weep;
basis effect:ve April 6, 10.77 at $3.25 per hour for the Park and Utility Departm-ants.
Upon motion by Smith, seconded Rahn, all members voting yes, it was USGUED that
the recotimendation was approved.
2. Recreation Programmer. Mrs. Schmidt recommended Dorothy Peterson be ?j.:
part-tine recreation programmer at $4.30 an hour until June 1, 1977 effective
immediately. Upon motion by Rahn, seconded Wachter, all members voting yes, the
recownendation was approved.
3. Leo Murphy Boundary Line Issue. Barbara Schmidt stated that she had met
with Leo Hurphy concerning, the dispute over the boundary line at the South bor-r-dary
of 131ackhawk Park and recommended that the disputed triangular parcel be (11- ided in
half and a compro-Ase be reached whereby one-half of the disputed area be deeded to
Mr. Ifurphy. The count.y surveyor will prepare the description of the property and
a Quit Cl il.m D-nd will be conveyed to Mr. Murphy. Upon motion. by s:-cCxal led
Polzir_, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLOD that the recozsnendatLcn for
corprremtsc be approved and that a Quit Claim Deed be convp_ved to Mr. 1-1-o-r-p-hy with
the condition, hog--ever, that he will wove the fence prior to June iat.
4. Blue Crass Ma-Intenance AgK,eenwent. An Agreement With rl.wc Crams aae the
City of Fagan spelling, out the understanding between the teao parties ref;ardiap
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maintenance of Blue Cross ballfields was reviervsd. Upon notion by T,lachter, seconded
Rahn, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the agreement be approved.
A letter was directed to be sent to Blue Cross thanking then for the use of their
ballfields for Eagan recreational purposes.
5. Filet T :',nob Road TrRil. Thcre was discussion concerning the proposal for a
trail adjacent to Pilot Knob, Road and a Resolution was submitted indicating that
rile City of Eagan is willing to become involved in the planning of the trail and
that t}-~s Dakota C-tun.ty Board include the trail on its plan. Upon motion by Sr -L0,
seconded Wachter, all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that the Resolution be
approved.
6. I.ae? C^:'A F_7pltcation for North- ev Park. Mrs. Schmidt stated thrt *:?te C^
pryapplication for Northti i^ri Part: development had been submitted in J~tI T of 1976 and
recommended that a formal application be submitted to the State of t"in*t~~SOt i for a
Law Con gruI?t prior to April 14th for passible funding for Northview Pznrk.
posed resolution and policy statemcn.t were submitted. Upon motion by Rohn, secoi.d;d
Sm-'~ t_h, all members voting in favor, it -uas RESCI- STD that the resolution end policy
st'atomcrtt be approved and ordered esacuted. Upon further motion by TJach:`er,
seconc'ed r.•ydrych, all members voting yea, it was RESOLVED that Urban Planning and
Las' l"In be atithorized to prepare concept plans and cost estimatzs for pa.:°I, de`.-e i.) .snt
of No-,:thvieW Park, South Oaks Park and the well site location.
7. Pi'ly ate Oardcrs aad Parks. There was discussion concea r-gaest by
T-:. Glen F.u4an fj the use of a portion of Thomas Lake Park for a gardenn, 'Ut) ;n
nictirn_ by to?c?~tzr, seconded Rilin, all members voting in favor, it wa-7,
There was fui:thea discussion concerning tie possibility of using other- Cit-
y
1emd by City residents for gardan plots.
FOLIC DEPt-R!IS. NT. Martin Des:l,aurier, appeared.
1. PRetcal.f P-rci Instruction. The Po?. Lce Chief reccrended that the ply. j -ed
instrt:ctl o_z at John Metcalf Junior High be a.llovad to did charge firearms in his
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competitive shooting class during the weeks of April 25th and May 2nd, 1977.
Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Rydrych, all members voting yes, it was RESC:V17D
that the request be approved.
2. Bids for Squad Cars. The Police Chief re-- ended that the Council
a,-.thorize the advertising of bids for two new squad cars with tradein of a 1975
squad car and that the bids be received and opened on April 28, 1977 at 3 P.M.
TI)o;l motion by Rahn, seconded Wachter, all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED thai:
the reccx,mendatien ba approved.
3. Movable radar Unit. Mr. DesLauriers recommended that the City authorise
50: fuading for an application for a new movable radar unit which wc~ild be funded
with one-half fending fram.. the State for a total cost of $2,385. Upon not"-On h--
Ralin, seconded Smith, all. ^_embers voting yea, it was RESOLVrD that the recom-rfle ldat"_o-
be approved and 50% of the funding be acquired from the Eagan Special Po=.-Lcs iurd,
CEDAR. RIDG'.; ADDITION-- PUBLIC HRARTNG. The Mayor convened the public L^
regarding utilities and streets in proposed Cedar Ridge Addition as Imp. Pro-J,---,'-
0.98. The Engineer explained the project and stated that it was feasible red that
it 1);~ divided -.into two separate projects, one for utilities construction and the
other for street improvements. Some rluestions arose from neighboring property
but there w-. re no objections. The petition from the o%-r_ier cf Cedar R u-n
1+61-ft-Lon favorhi- The project was reviewed. Upon motion by Smith, seccr_c.ed t'ac .tee,
all uianl-,ers votin ; y ca, it was RE-SOLVED that the project be appr.:.vpd :-,id cr?cred
in and that. t:?~e k`:[,ineer be authorized to prepare plans and specifica,-J,^no.
PF'Oj ':T "149-QITJAMY LARD & TOv:ER VIEW ROAD STPEET IPTPP'JVFM STS.
r_ext c0{vi: acd the public hearirig regarding street improvements for the upgralia
of Quarry cane and Tower View Road in Section 10 Fast of County Road #31, ccrosistln?
of Project #199. The Engineer explained the project and stated that it was feasibie.
A large number of property ou-ners affected appeared and generally the ow--err of
Tower View Road objected to the project and the owners on the South & East sides
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of Quarry Lane favored the project. The hearing continued for about 2 hour until
0:15 P.M. After considerable discussion and questions from the aulience, upon
motion by Rahn, seconded Uachter, all merfoers voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that.
Project #199 not be approved but that a study be made as to the acceptance of the
streets for maintenance purposes.
REGULATORY SIG`TS. City Administrator Hedges announced that the bids for
regulatory and warning signs were received on T•Ia.rch 31st, 1977 at 3 P.M. at the
City Mall. It would consist of 204 signs with approximately 500 posts. The low
bid *.va.s $4,467.12 fron Earl F. Anderson and Associates, Inc. Mr. Fledges recomme dsd
approval of the low bid and acted that 901. of the funding would be paid for by the
State of Minnesota. Door. notion by Polzin, seconded Stith, all members voting in
favor, it was REESOLVED that the low bid be accepted and awarded.
ORDIT MTCE '10. 60 - ELECTRICAL ITISPECTIM. Mr. 13edges submitted a
Ordinance No. 68 establishing an electrical inspection system wNich would alit;. a
Cfty to hire an electrical inspector on a contractual arrangement rather than
rely on the State of Minnesota for all electrical inspections in the City. There
was a brief e~_scus:;:ion concerning the ordinance and the Administrator was requestee
to s emit certain rrv:ision.s to the Ordinance at the next meeting.
,I!D%TISORY FAF: C0UMIT.TEE RE'PLACEIIEIIT. The Council then voted on a renlacenc--:~t
t.,l Divid Erb to fill his unexpired term on the Advisory Park Comitt-ee. After
two ballots Uormar. Hagen was elected to fill the unexpired term of David ?rb.
CROWN ~"ITO ISTOR.E. The application of Sentmen Enterprises, Inc. fo-• nor l itiona:t
use pe:nifi L-o allo-v an auto accessory service fac;.iity on Lot 7, hay tai.
Addition to allow garage service bays was next considered. A representati-a of
Croum Auto was present and the Council members discussed the sign spaciaq T-'roblem
according to the Ordinance. Upon motion by Folzin, seconded Rahn, all members voti-it
in favor, it was RESOLVED that the application be approved.
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T E17EIR I;IYG RESTAUPAMT. The next application considered was for a conditional
use permit by N.R. Reiman to allow a Weiner Ping Restaurant and fast food sale
on Lot 6, Block 1, Barton McGray Addition. The APC recommended approval with
certain conditions. Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Rahn, all members voting in
favor, it was PESOLVED that the application be approved subject to the recomr.~enda-
tions of the APC. A representative was present and it was explained that a
,variance appears to be necessary for the type of sign required for the restaurant.
I±r-It' 1ST ADIDITIOU PRELI11IrTARY PLAT. The application for preliminary plat_
approval of 'eine 1st Addition South of County Road x,`30 was reviewed. The A?C
reco-~erded approval, subject to a number of conditions. It was noted that there
would be 16 lots and the total estimated assessments would amount to $67,700 or
$4,700 per lot. Upon motion by Polzin, seconded Wachter, it was RESOLVED to
approve the preliminary plat with the understanding that all Planning Conr,i.~ina.
recommendations be inplemented. Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Rahn, a?'1
voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the variance for the depth of Lots 11 arA
be approved and that the two additional variances including cul-de-sac depth and
existing building setback be approved. In addition there was discussion relat-ire.
to the tr.:-il proposed by the Advisory Planning Commission and upon motion duly
made and seconded it was RESOLVED that the Council aDDrove the trail easement
wl.th the understanding that the trail would be reviewed in 5 years to deter-mine
whe*_her the easement should be vacated if the land to the [Test is not developed
fO?- park purposes.
HECTTE 1S J'_ L!MMON - UTILITIES & STREET IYtPROV~:rTI TTS. A taritt.~n r2gr.:
for feasibility report for utilities and street improvements for Heine 1st Additioii
was submitted. There was discussion as to whether the street should. be im:.:ruved
and assessed by the City.
RLAC"K A6TI; HILLS 2ND ADDITION. Mr. Mayne Winsor appeared on behalf of the
applicant for approval of the final plat of Blackhawk Hills 2nd Addition on Outlot A,
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Blackhawk Bills Addition. The Advisory Planning Coumiission recommended approval.
There would be 15 single family lots. Upon motion by Polzin, seconded Rahn, all
members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the application be approved.
ORDINANCE NO. 5 - FEE SCHEDULE. A letter from Mrs. Roger Gaus, who operates
the Eagan Dog Pound, requesting that the boarding costs for kennel care b increased
from $2.50 to $3.25 per day was reviewed. It was recommended that the increase bn
to $3.50 to permit 251 per day recovery for City expenses. It was noted that there
would be ordinance change requirements for maintenance purposes under Ordinance #-1
Section 5.85, Subd. 2. Upon motion by Smith, seconded Rahn, all members voting, yes,
it was RESOLVED that the entire fee schedule under Ordinance #5 be removed and
new schedule be adopted in the form of a Resolution in order to permit greater
flexibility with the fee schedule. Upon motion by Polzin, seconded Wachter, it
was RESOLVED to increase the maintenance cost under Ordinance Section 5.05, Subd. 2
to $3.50 with $3.25 to he retained by the kennel operator and 2U per day t,..
submitted to the City effective April 15, 1977.
LAKESIDE ESTATES ADDITION DRAINAGE EASEMENT VACATION. The City Attorney stared
that he would request more specific descriptions for the easements to be vacal.:Pd
an L,atcessde Addition from the applicant. No action was taken.
PROPOSED DI:1AWARE HILLS ADDITION. Richard and Pete Parranto appear-ed infor--
m~Zly as the owners of the land intended to be developed for Dela-ware Hills
Q011tion. It was noted that the Inver Grove Heights City Council determined that
it would not penult development of the portion of Delaware Hills in Inver Q,--ove
Heights in lots less than 5 acres and therefore the developers suggest~d 'tiro
inclusion of land to the West consisting of 23 acres involving 26 duplex sized lol-s
and three acres for a small shopping area. The Council had no strong objj^tions
and the developers will proceed before the APC.
TIMBERSHIORE ADDITION - STREET LIGHTING. Members of the Timbershore Addition
Council appeared and requested that the City Council review the possibility of
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installing street lighting in Tinbershore Addition. Administrator Hedges review,,*ed
the possibility of installing street lighting throughout the City and stated that
the most logical. alternative appeared to be installation through City contract and
assessment of the cost of the installation. The Engineer and Administrator were
requested to review this issue and report back to the Council.
LB ZONING - CEDAR GROVE NO. 3. Alyce Bolke stated that the Eagan Zoning
Map requires correction covering Lots 1,2, 3 and 4 - Block 8, Cedar Grove No. 3
which formally was zoned C2-Heavy Commercial and Lots 2, 3 & 4 now are being
requested for LB-Limited Business. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was
RESOLVED that the Clerk be authorized to advertise for public hearinp before the
APC for Lots 1, 2, 3 & 4, Block 8, Cedar Grove No. 3 to correct the omission to
provide for LB-Limitcd Business.
OAK CHASE ADDITION - REZONIMG. A petition from owners in Oak Chap-e Ar'll "-fon.
to rezone all of Oak Chase to E-Estate zoning was submitted to the Council. ,..n
motion duly made and seconded, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that
the Clc.rk be authorized to prepare public notice for rezoning; Oak Chase Addition
to E-Estate zoning with the exception of the lofts bordering Wilderness Run Ro,~,d
Intended to be dedicated to the City for park purposes and that such lots be
rezoned Public Faellity.
CEDAR AVENTM, OFE-WAY TRAFFIC. A letter from Representative Kempe was read
requesting comments from the Council regarding the effect of the one-a:ay traffic,
during the rush hours on Cedar Avenue Bridge. No concensus from the Council
appeared to be present.
HEAL,'M INSLRMICE COVERAGE FOR EMPLOYEES. It was noted that office rarsonnei
do not have dependent coverage privileges under the City health insurance policy.
Upon motion by Smith, seconded Rahn, all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that
effective April 1, 1977 health insurance would be provided for all City office
personnel up to $65 per month total premium paid by the City including dependent
coverage.
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1977 SERVICE STATION U.,MEWALS. A list of the 1977 conditional use service
station renewals was reviewed by the Council. Upon motion by Smith, seconded Rahn,
it was RESOLVED that the request for renewals for conditional use permits for the
service stations according to the list attached to these minutes be and it hereby
is approved and made effective May 1, 1977.
WATER PUW NO. 4. The Public Works Superintendent recommended the purchase
of an air surge eliminator for pump No. 4 and two quotes were submitted, one from
Key Well Drilling Company of $1,075, and the low bid from Lane Minnesota Company
of $890. Upon motion by Rahn, seconded Smith, all members voting in favor, the
low bid from Lane Minnesota Company in the sum of $890 was approved.
DUCTILE WATER PIPE Cf1TTER. The recommendation of the Public Works Superin-
tendent for the purchase of a ductile water pipe cutter for broken water mains with
low quote of $397 from C & K Sales was reviewed. Upon motion by Wachter, seconded
Rahn, all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that the low quote of C & K Sa'.'
be awarded.
MAC HEARING - APRIL 14th. Administrator Hedges stated that a hearing Iiad been
scheduled by the Metropolitan Airports Corinission for April 14, 1977 to review the
final draft master plan for Twin City International Airport. A statement on behalf
of the City was directed to be presented at the hearing regarding noise abatement
and will be prepared by th City Administrator.
PROJECT #190-A - CARLSON ACRES & CHES MAR SECOND ADDITION, B! :S. The City
Clark sulimitted the list of bids for Project #190-A consisting of utilities In
Carlson Acres & Ches Har 2nd Addition. Frederickson Excavating Company was &.e
low bidder in the sum of $89,112.10. Bids were opened on April 5, 1977 at 3 P.M.
at the City Hall. Upon motion by Polz:in, seconded Wachter, all members voting yea,
it was RESOLVED that the low bid of Frederickson Excavating Company in the sum of
$39,112.10 be and it hereby is awarded.
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CLIFF ROAD STREET INPROr'E1'XN'S. It was noted that the County Highway
Department has scheduled a public hearing on May 3, 1977 at 7 P.M. at the Eagan
City hall concerning improvements to Cliff Road at Johnny Cake Ridge Road. Upon
motion by Smith, seconded Wachter, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED
that the City Council schedule a public hearing on the proposed improvement
to be held on May 3, 1977 at 7 P.M. at the City gall on Project #201.
BILLS. Upon motion by Polzin, seconded Rahn, all members voting yes, it
was RESOLVED that the bills according to the following schedule be and they hereby
are approved and ordered paid: #4059; #6352 through #6449.
POLIC° FACILITY PLANS. James Horne architect appeared and discussed with
the City Council proposed revised plans for the new policy facility including
alternate proposals for funding the facility. The building would consist of a 3
story building a portion of which would be roughed in only, for future expansion.
No action was taken.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at about 11:30 P.I.
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