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06/21/1994 - City Council Regular MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL , , Eagan, Minnesotak IS June 21, 1994 A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, June 21, 1994, at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Mayor Egan and Councilmembers Wachter, Awada, Masin and Hunter. Also present were City Administrator Tom Hedges, Director of Community Development Peggy Reichert, Director of Public Works Tom Colbert and City Attorney James Sheldon. Administrator Hedges noted that the Solid Waste Abatement Commission had provided a letter for Council review and consideration and asked that this item be added under the Administrative Agenda. Wachter moved, Hunter seconded a motion to approve the agenda for the June 21, 1994 agenda as amended. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 It was the Council's recommendation that the minutes of the June 7 regular City Council meeting be deferred pending further clarification. Councilmember Hunter noted the following changes to the June 7 special City Council meeting minutes: Page 1,Paragraph 5, Line 1: replace the words When questioned" with "The issue was raised...' Page 1, Paragraph 5, Line 3: end sentence after the word 'public". The following sentence should read 'Council supported a simple, non-hydraulic, movable lectern-podium in the middle and the full ADA podium in the presentation area to the side.' rfrfW UW There was no one in the audience who wished to address the City Council under this section. PRESENTATION OF COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT After a brief introduction by Mayor Egan, City Administrator Hedges introduced Mr. Dave Edson, auditor in charge and Ms. Barb Diekmann, manager, from Deloitte and Touche who would make a brief presentation relative to the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Administrator Hedges also noted that Director of Finance VanOverbeke and Assistant Director of Finance Pepper were present for any questions the Council may have. Ms. Diekmann thanked the Council for the opportunity of reviewing this annual report with them. She also complimented the Finance Department for the fine job they had done in helping prepare for this audit. Ms. Diekmann commended the City for their excellence in accounting practices. Mr. Edson selected a few financial highlights to share with the Council including the stable operation of the City as reflected in the steady fund balances. He also noted that the employee per resident ratio for the City of Eagan is 285 compared to 193 in Shakopee and 197 in Brooklyn Center. It was noted that a ratio over 200 is good. Relative to bond ratings, Mr. Edson noted that Eagan is in the top 15% of all municipal issues which helps to reduce the interest expense. Mr. Edson commented that staff has done an excellent job in providing financial services to the community. PAGE 2/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 0(11'.51 June 21, 1994 Mayor Egan thanked Mr. Edson and Ms. Diekmann for their report and concurred that most often residents do not have the opportunity to hear about the financial good health of the City. Egan continued that the Council and staff work frugally to administer the City's budget and congratulated Director VanOverbeke and Assistant Director Pepper on their excellent work. Awada moved, Masin seconded a motion to accept the audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ended December 31, 1993. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 RECOMMENDATION BY EAGAN SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT COMMISSION Mayor Egan introduced this item followed by Administrator Hedges explanation that the Solid Waste Abatement Commission has some strong concerns relative to the current draft version of the County Solid Waste Systems Plan and wanted the Council to be aware of those concerns. Staff has provided the Council with a copy of the letter recapping their concerns with the current proposal. Councilmember Wachter asked what the impact of the County Solid Waste Systems Plan would be. Communications Coordinator Foote explained that the Solid Waste Commission opined that the County's plan as outlined appears to be excessive and unrealistic. Ms. Foote indicated that in the metropolitan area approximately 40 thousand tons of solid waste are currently processed. At current levels, haulers would need nearly 200 thousand tons of processing to comply with this plan and the County proposal is based on an expectation that processing facilities will be built to accommodate the increase. The processing being referred to is the solid waste left over after curb side recycling. It is the Commission's hope that the County will explore the option of providing incentives ratherthan penalties or subsidies to encourage additional processing capacity. It was also noted that the Commission is fully supportive of the end result but felt that more discussion needed to occur and other options needed to be explored before jumping forward. Councilmember Awada clarified that the County is required by the State to process down to this level but asked what other options may be available. Ms. Foote reiterated that the Commission felt there should be more discussion to see what other options may be available since there will be 200,000 tons of solid waste in Dakota County alone and currently there is the capacity to process 40,000 tons in the entire metro area. Afterfurther discussion, Wachter moved, Masin seconded a motion to supportthe position of the Eagan Solid Waste Abatement Commission regarding the current draft version of the County Solid Waste Systems Plan. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Relative to item 9 under Personnel Items, CounciImember Wachter asked if two temporary interns were necessary for Community Development. Director Reichert responded that each internship is for 12 weeks with one of the positions being funded through a grant. With the department one staff member short, the two interns will be able to help with some of the special projects that have not been able to be completed with existing staff. Councilmember Wachter also asked Chief Geagan if there had been any progress in obtaining assistance for the Animal Control Officer. Chief Geagan responded that it was hoped that the new CSO would have been able to help with those efforts, however the Community Service Officers are in accelerated training to become officers this fall. It is hoped that after training is completed, Geagan continued,the department will be able to allocate services of a CSO to help in this capacity. The Chief inidicated they had, as the Council had requested, researched internships from various veterinary schools/clinics and found that there was no interest from individuals to become involved in the enforcement of animal control. Counci[member Wachter reiterated the importance of obtaining assistance for the Animal Control Officer. Councilmember Wachter wanted to bring to the public's attention the recent compliments paid to City of Eagan staff for their involment in several projects. Wachter specifically highlighted the recent award to Director Colbert, the many financial awards presented to Director VanOverbeke as well as a recent letter received from the University of Minnesota relative to a presentation by Water Resources Coordinator Rich Brasch. PAGE 3/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 21, 1994 C tole Relative to Items J and K, Councilmember Wachter reiterated his support for these noise abatement priorities. Relative to Item T, Special Use Permit, Mayor Egan complimented the Minnesota Mulitple Sclerosis Society for following the proper procedure to allow for the temporary sale of root beer floats at Cub Foods. He noted that some organizations in the past may not have been aware that this permit needs to be approved prior to a sale of this type. Councilmember Awada recognized Ann Carlon of the Chamber of Commerce in the audience and asked for some clarification of the July 4th celebration. Awada indicated she had received several questions and had not seen much information relative to the celebration. Ms. Carlon responded that the Eagan Lions Club was in charge of the celebration and indicated that the parade would be at 10:00 AM on July 4 but would see if further infomation and clarification could be provided to the public. City Administrator Hedges noted that the Consent Agenda included the contract for the police building expansion. It was noted that there were 29 bid items which the Council reviewed in detail. It was noted that the groundbreaking for the police facility will be at 8:00 AM on Wednesday, June 22. Mayor Egan thanked E & V for their work in facilitating this bid opening and contract management. A. Personnel Items Item 1. It was recommended to approve the 1994/95 collective bargaining agreement with the Police bargaining unit. Item 2. It was recommended that the hiring of Matthew Knutson and Patricia Mraz as seasonal tennis instructors be approved. Item 3. It was recommended that the hiring of Christopher Gruber as a seasonal forestry technician be approved. Item 4. It was recommended that the hiring of Leah Sweeney and Theresa Swartzer as seasonal recreation assistants be approved. Item 5. It was recommended that the hiring of Lisa Heine and Chad Rother as seasonal recreation assistants be approved. Item 6. It was recommended that the hiring of Joyce McGee as a living skills instructor be approved. Item 7. It was recommended that the hiring of Brent Grengs as a basketball referee/coach be approved. Item 8. It was acknowledged that Chris Repinski will be fulfilling a student internship in the Water Resources area during the summer months and will not be an employee of the City of Eagan. Item 9. It was recommended that the hiring of Gary Morrison and Daniel Olson as temporary planning interns be approved. B. Licenses. Plumbers It was recommended that plumbers licenses for 1)Anderson-Erickson Plumbing, 2) K & K Heating & Plumbing, 3) Marque Plumbing Inc., and 4) McGuire Mechanical Services Inc. a ~r• , 1 PAGE 4/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES (C: 1 June 21, 1994 C. Schwanz Lake Restoration Funding It was recommended that a resolution for Schwanz Lake Restoration Phase 11 funding be adopted as presented. R-94.39 D. Solid Waste Abatement Special Assistance Grant It was recommended that a resolution authorizing the submission of a Dakota County special assistance grant application for solid waste abatement be adopted as presented. R-94.40 E. Change in Precinct 17 Polling Place It was recommended that a resolution changing the polling place for Precinct 17 from Fire Station #4 to St. Thomas Becket Church at 4455 South Robert Trail be adopted as presented. R-94.41 F. Shows License/LCVB/Circus Fundraiser It was recommended that a shows license for the Eagan Convention and Visitor Bureau for King Royal Brothers Circus for July 23, 1994 be approved as presented. G. Shows and Solicitor Licenses/Haunted Hay Ride It was recommended to approve the shows and solicitor licenses for Mitch Knoll for the Haunted Hayride/Santa's Hayride at 900 Appollo Road as presented. H. Bid Award/Police Facility Construction It was recommended that the construction manager's recommendation and award bids for construction of the police facility be approved as presented. 1. Solicitor's License/Blue Bell Ice Cream It was recommended that a solicitation license for Mustafa Husein and Joy Kopischke for Blue Bell Ice Cream be approved subject to the conditions as presented. J. ARC Recommendation/MAC Priorities It was recommended that the recommendation by the Airport Relations Committee to strongly urge the Metropolitan Airports Commission to place aircraft noise abatement among the top priorities for its strategic plan be approved. K. APC Recommendation/Mobile Run-Up Noise Suppressor It was recommended that a recommendation by the Airport Relations Committee to urge the Metropolitan Airports Commission to investigate and consider the purchase of an alternative engine noise suppression mechanism in the near future be approved as presented. L. Project 656, Receive Feasibility Report/Order Public Hearing (Cedarvale Access Improvements - Silver Bell Road an TH 13) It was recommended that the feasibility report for Project 656 (Cedarvale Access Improvements - Silver Bell Road & TH 13) be received and a public hearing be scheduled for June 19,1994. PAGE 5/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES { June 21, 1994 , M. Project 666R. Receive Feasibility Report/Order Public Hearing (Waterview Addition - Utility Extension) It was recommended that the feasibility report for Project 666R (Waterview Addition - Utility Extension) be received and a public hearing be scheduled for July 19, 1994. N. Project 673. Reschedule Public Hearing (TH 3/school Road - Streets & Utilities) It was recommended that the public hearing for Project 673 (TH 3/School Road - Streets & Utilities) be rescheduled from the July 5, 1994, as set by the City Council on June 5, 1994 0. Ordinance Amendment. Chapter S. Proof of Age/Li uor Sales It was recommended that the ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the City Code be approved as presented. P. Ordinance Amendment, Chapter 8, incorporating Traffic Laws of 1994. It was recommended that the ordinance amending Chapter 8 of the City Code be approved as presented. Q. Ordinance Amendment, Chapter 10. Adoption of Minnesota Uniform Fee Code It was recommended that the ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the City Code be approved as presented. R. Ordinance Codification, Approve 1994 Ordinance Codification It was recommended that the codification of ordinances 164-183 be approved as presented. S. Agreement/General Services Agreement/DCA. INC. It was recommended that the general services agreement with DCA, Inc. for third party administration of worker's compensation be approved as presented. T. Special Use Permit/MN Multi2le Sclerosis Society It was recommended that the request of the Multiple Sclerosis Society fora special use permit to allow temporary sales at the Eagan Cub Foods Store be approved subject to the three conditions set forth in the staff report. U. Final Plat. Stonebridge Ponds 2nd Addition It was recommended that the final plat for Stonebridge Ponds 2nd Addition be approved. R-94.42 V. Approve Residential Underground Distribution Agreement (Lexington Meadows Addition) It was recommended that the Residential Underground Distribution Agreement (Lexington Meadows Addition) be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute all appropriate documentation. Wachter moved, Hunter seconded a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 There were no items under Old Business for City Council review. PAGE 6/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 21, 1994 RENEWAL/ GENERAL INSURANCE Mayor Egan introduced this as a renewal of general insurance from July 1,1994 through June 30, 1995. Administrator Hedges added that the City has received a renewal proposal from Jeff Bowers of R.L.Yongdahl and Associates, Inc, the City's insurance representative. Hedges noted that the general insurance covers buildings and contents, equipment, automobile, general liability and numerous smaller areas of risk exposure. Jeff Bowers addressed the Council and stated that with this review there was discussion relative to increasing the deductible. By doubling the deductible, Mr. Bowers continued there was not a great deal of savings thus the recommendation that the current deductible levels be retained. Other points of the insurance bid included the increase in general liability and the dropping of Workers Compensation excess coverage which would pay all costs over $1,000,000. Mr. Bowers explained that typically self-insured companies carry excess Workers' Compensation coverage for 2-3 years until their rates stabilize. It was noted that the occurrence limit of $240,000 which caps the severity on any single claim would be retained. Mayor Egan thanked Mr. Bowers for his report and opined that the 4.2% increase was reasonable and agreed with the deductibles. Hunter moved, Masin seconded a motion to accept the renewal quote for 1994-1995 General Insurance coverage without the changes to the deductible levels and without the Workers' Compensation - Excess coverage. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 CRESTWOOD ADDITION/CRESTWOOD ENTERPRISES PRELIMINARY PLAT/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Mayor Egan introduced this item as a Preliminary plat, Crestwood Addition/Crestwood Enterprises, consisting of one lot on 12.72 previously zoned L1 (Light Industrial) acres and a Conditional Use Permit to allow a truck and freight terminal located west of Kennebec Road in the SE 1/4 of Section 18. Administrator Hedges added that the Advisory Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 24, 1994 and after their review they are recommending approval. Community Development Director Reichert explained that this proposal is located off Kennebec, northwest of Highway 13. The applicant, Freightmasters, intends to expand and consolidate their Minnesota operations in Mendota Heights, Burnsville and Eagan. The subject parcel was originally platted as Outlot 3, Silver Bell Addition and was recently incorporated into the Silver Bell 2nd Addition as Outlot A, which is in the final plat process. It was noted that Freightmasters is proposing to construct a two-story, 153,515 square foot warehouse building which will have 66 loading docks. Director Reichert continued that in an effort to mitigate the run-off before draining overland to the Minnesota River through a portion of the Nicols fen, a two cell pond will be constructed on site. It was noted that the DNR strongly supports the construction of storm water ponding. Additionally, the Advisory Planning Commission confirmed there were 133 parking stalls and asked that proof of parking be provided for an additional 101 stalls. Relative to the Conditional Use Permit, Director Reichert noted that the Advisory Planning Commission had added a condition to maintain landscaping and parking surface area. Ron Have, president of Freightmasters shared his excitement about this project. He noted that the layout of the building sites itself to take advantage of natural screening which results in the building not being visible from the road. He continued that the entrance would be landscaped and all maneuvering areas would be concrete to diminish impact on asphalt surfaces. Ninety spaces would be provided for ovemite truck/trailer parking. Mayor Egan asked the nature of Freightmasters' business. Mr. Have responded that 30-35% of their business is warehousing, 65% is trucking and they also receive goods for custom inspections. It was noted that they will be consolidating two other sites in Eagan and employ approximately 255 people. PAGE 7/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 21, 1994 In response to a question relative to customs inspections, Mr. Have responded that this portion of their business has no connection to air freight. Rather,these shipments typically come in via boat, and the Customs Department consolidates the areas where these shipments are inspected. Currently there are only 2 central examining centers in the metro area, Mr. Have stated. Councilmember Awada asked if Mr. Have felt there was a need for more free trade zones. Mr. Have responded that Eagan was one of the best places for a foreign trade zone and hoped that authority to expand would be given some time in the near future. Councilmember Awada asked if staff could look into this issue. Councilmember Wachter complimented the applicant fortheir landscape plan and asked why the pond was designed to allow a backhoe to access the pond area. Mr. Have responded that eventually an additional 12 acres will drain to this pond and it was felt that if the pond needed to be expanded the option should be provided to allow big equipment close enough to the pond to complete the work. After brief discussion, Masin moved, Awada seconded a motion to approve the preliminary plat consisting of one lot on 12.72 acres for Crestwood Addition subject to the following conditions: 1. These standard conditions of plat approval as adopted by Council action February 3, 1994 shall be complied with: Al, B1, B2, B4, C1, C2, C3, C4, D1, El, F1, G1, and H1. 2. The revised landscape plan shall be submitted on the final grading plan. 3. All landscaped and green areas shall be served by an underground irrigation system according to City Code. 4. All trash shall be stored within the building or a trash enclosure per City Code shall be constructed. 5. Provision of 133 parking stalls with proof of parking for an additional 101 spaces. 6. This development shall be subject to a cash parks dedication. 7. This development shall be subject to a cash trails dedication. 8. The wetland identified on the site shall be exempt from regulation under the Wetlands Conservation Act. 9. This development shall provide a two-cell pond with an additional 2 acre-feet of wet pond volume in the existing pond (Pond AP-51.2) to meet water quality requirements. 10. This development will be responsible for constructing the storm water sewer line from this site to Pond AP-51.1. 11. A storm sewer pipe shall be constructed by this development from the NWL of the upper cell (Pond AP-51.1) to the NWL of the lower cell (Pond AP-51.2). 12. This development shall provide an 8" water main stub for Lot 1, Block 1, of Silver Bell 2nd Addition and to Outlot B of Silver Bell 2nd Addition. 13. The proposed parking lot shall include a bituminous or concrete surface and concrete curb and gutter around all edges of the parking lot. 14. A utility easement will be necessary for the sanitary sewer connection from the development to the MWCC sewer. PAGE 8/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 21, 1994 15. This development will be responsible for ensuring that all regulatory agency permits (MPCA, Mn. Dept. of Health, MWCC, etc.) are obtained prior to final plat approval. 16. This development would be required to comply with all applicable state requirements as they pertain to the Nicols fen and Kennealy Creek, a designated trout stream. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Wachter moved, Awada seconded a motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit for Freightmasters, Inc. for a truck and freight terminal on Lot 1, Block 1, Crestwood Addition, subject to the following conditions: 1. This Conditional Use Permit shall be recorded with Dakota County concurrent with the final plat. 2. Maintenance of all landscaped areas shall be in conformance with the City's landscape ordinance. 3. Landscaping and parking surface areas are to be maintained. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Noting the increased activity within Sibley Industrial Park, Mayor Egan asked what the motivater may be for this activity. Director Reichert responded that it may simply be based on an improved economy. Mayor Egan stated he was pleased to see all the recent development in this industrial area and asked Mr. Have if he had any comments. Mr. Have concurred that the economy has improved but also stated that Eagan has just been discovered by some companies. Director Reichert added that there have been several companies looking at Eagan as a location for their corporate headquarters. WACHTER ADDITION/CITY OF EAGAN PRELIMINARY PLAT Mayor Egan introduced this item as a Preliminary Plat, Wachter Addition/City of Eagan, consisting of three lots on 35.3 previously zoned PF (Public Facilities) acres located at the SE intersection of Pilot Knob Road and Wescott Road in the NW 1/4 of Sec. 22. City Administrator Hedges continued that a public hearing was conducted at the May 24, 1994 Advisory Planning Commission after which the Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat. Community Development Director Reichert explained that within the three lot plat, one lot was forthe library, one lot was for the Municipal Center and one lot was for a future community facility. Director Reichert stated that both the Advisory Planning Commission and Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission had expressed some concerns relative to the potential for traffic cutting through the Muncipal Center campus to bypass the signal that will be placed at the intersection of Pilot Knob and Wescott Roads. Mayor Egan clarified that although this was a project being done by the City of Eagan,the process followed, including staff review, Commission review and Council review are as in-depth as would be required from any developer proposing development within the City. Councilmember Wachter expressed his pleasure, as well as embarrassment, in having this project named after him. Although he was flattered, he felt it appropriate to abstain from discussion and voting on this issue. Mayor Egan acknowledged Councilmember Wachter's request to abstain. Egan moved, Awada seconded a motion to approve a preliminary plat for the Wachter Addition, consisting of three lots on 35.3 acres zoned public facilities, located at the SE intersection of Pilot Knob and Wescott Roads in the NW 1/4 of Section 22 subject to following conditions: PAGE 9/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES oq ks June 21, 1994 1. The developer is to provide on-site ponding to meet water quality treatment requirements for this development. Ponding should be designed to treat runoff from existing and proposed developed areas in the south drainage of the site, and will thereby provide sufficient treatment credit so that water quality mitigation for the north drainage of the site is unnecessary. 2. Wetland basing 1, 2, 3 and 4, as identified in staff's February 10, 1994 wetland delineation and inventory report should be exempted from regulation under the Wetlands Conservation Act as allowed under the permanent program rules. 3. No filling ordraining of the delineated fringe wetland adjacent to Pond JP-6 isto be permitted. 4. 122 trees on site are to be either preserved during construction or transplanted to a 'safe' location on site. Ten trees are recommended to be removed because they are either too large to be transplanted or they are damaged/diseased. 5. There are no parks or trails dedications associated with this plat. 6. A detailed site plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission and the Advisory Planning Commission. Aye: 4 Nay: 0 There were no items under Additional Items for Council review or action. There were no items under Legislative/Intergovernmental Affairs Update for Council review or action. NJ' WJ W", WO 091=01 City Administrator Hedges noted that a brief executive session would be held immediately following the City Council meeting. Administrator Hedges suggested meeting dates for special City Council meetings. Hunter moved, Masin seconded a motion to schedule special City Council meetings for 5:00 PM, Tuesday, July 12 and 5:00 PM, Tuesday, July 15. KNAWMAR, Community Development Director Reichert reiterated that several inquiries have been received recently relative to commercial/industrial proposals within the City. Mayor Egan suggested that the City be cognizant of providing a uniform approach to commercial/industrial development. Director Reichert explained that staff has begun looking at codes and regulations to create a more uniform approach to commercial/industrial development. Ms. Reichert continued that there have been several requests from trucking firms. It was noted that good access, close proximity to the airport and the fact that some cities are making it more difficult for trucking firms to relocate are some of the reasons cited for this type of industry to be looking at locating their business in Eagan. Councilmember Hunter suggested learning what other cities do/don't like about various commercial enterprises. Director Reichert added that in Burnsville, for example, everyone plats; there are no waivers of plat. She indicated staff will continue to research this issue for the Council. Public Works Director Colbert distributed copies of notices provided to residents of Cedar Grove 8th and 11th Addition relative to Cedar Grove street improvements. PAGE 10/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 21, 1994 Director Colbert alerted the Council that companies are soliciting Eagan residents to paint house numbers on the curbs in front of their homes. Mr. Colbert clarified that this was not a City program and that the companies offering this service are required to obtain a solicitors license. Administrator Hedges noted that Minnesota Technologies is doing a study of the defense industry in the metro area. Their research is designed to review the impact and job loss as a result of the reduction to the defense budget. Mr. Hedges suggested that Councilmember Hunter consider serving on this study group based on his first hand experience working for Unisys. Councilmember Masin brought up the issue of Rebecca Kulas property. She explained that Ms. Kulas is looking to the City Council for some assistance and direction as to how to handle this situation. It was noted that staff had opined that this was an issue to be resolved between the neighborhood and developer. Masin continued that the homeowner felt that the City's original agreement provided for a retaining wall and that there were no erosion control measures taken. Councilmember Masin suggested that perhaps the Council, or some members of the Council, could facilitate a meeting between the neighbors and the developer. Councilmember Awada expressed her reluctance for the Council to become involved in this issue but supported some Councilmembers visiting with the parties rather than the full Council. Mayor Egan concurred with Councilmember Awada and added that this is an issue that needs to be addressed between the property owners although he, too, would agree with a subcommittee of the Council meeting with the affected residents rather than the whole. Councilmember Wachter opined that the residents are just looking for moral support on this issue. Councilmember Masin noted that there were approximately 6 neighbors who wanted to meet with the Council. Administrator Hedges supported a meeting with residents but cautioned about creating unrealistic expectations. Councilmember Awada indicated she would be willing to work with Councilmember Masin to set up a meeting with the neighbors. Mayor Egan noted he would be willing to sit in on the meeting as well. Councilmember Wachter reiterated that this is an issue that should be resolved between the developer and residents and hoped that Council representatives could help to facilitate that. Councilmember Wachter indicated he had had a conversation with the owner of Crate Prospects who is concerned about not being able to have a second access to his property at Lexington and Lone Oak due to the County Road project. He commented that he had voted for approval of this project based on a second access being provided for Crate Prospects and wanted to ensure this would happen. Public Works Director Colbert responded that the County has indicated they would certainly provide the second access once Crate Prospects identifies the location. Colbert added that the property owner has been informed that a site plan showing where the access would go, elevations, etc. would be required so the County can proceed with the request. Councilmember Wachter asked Director Colbert to contact Crate Prospects to determine where he wants the second access. Director Colbert requested that if Councilmember Wachter talked to Crate Prospects in the meantime that he suggest they get the information back to the City/County as soon as possible. Councilmember Awada asked staff to look into the feasibility of building and installing large identification signs to act as an "entrance" to Eagan. Ms. Awada continued that she envisioned a large entrance monument with'EAGAN' printed on it; a permanent, perhaps brick, structure that could be placed so it could be visible from great distances. She asked that staff research this issue to see what could be done. Mayor Egan commented on the recent publication done by Signal Bank and thanked them for their efforts in providing information to the community via their newsletter. Councilmember Awada added that Signal Bank has been very involved in many community activities. Mayor Egan indicated he had been in contact with Betty Bassett relative to a water drainage problem on her property. This property is between the Stevens and Wuthering Heights Addition and Ms. Bassett is concerned that there are some issues that have not been addressed fully relative to this problem. Mayor Egan asked that someone from staff look into this issue and visit with Ms. Bassett on site. PAGE 11/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 21, 1994 OCZ Councilmember Awada commented about the abundance of weeds in the planting bed at the water treatment facility on Pilot Knob and Cliff Roads. She asked that staff look at how this situation can be remedied as soon as possible as well as look at what long term measures can be taken to eliminate the problem. Councilmember Hunter asked if the theater had pulled a building permit as yet and also asked if follow up had been done with WalMart relative to outdoor storage. Director Reichert responded affirmatively to both items. She also noted that Kohl's would be having their grand opening on August 5. Mayor Egan added that a block party is being planned on August 6 in the Sun Cliff community for the sole purpose of cultivating a sense of community. Councilmember Hunter asked if Administrator Hedges would provide the Council with specifications used for purchasing computers. Hunter also asked if a mill and overlay option was being discussed for the Yankee Doodle Road upgrade project. Administrator Hedges responded that both alternatives will be presented at the public hearing. Councilmember Hunter asked if it would be appropriate to appoint a task force of staff and Councilmembers to meet regularly on the ring road. Councilmember Awada expressed her interest in attending any meetings relative to the Eagan's "downtown". Administrator Hedges asked who was to be involved in these meetings and Councilmember Hunter responded he felt it should be Council and staff only at this time. Administrator Hedges suggested a brainstorming session on July 5 preceding the Council workshop. Hunter suggested incorporating some of the notes from the Council's retreat into the brainstorming session. It was determined that those attending the brainstorming session at 3:30-4:00 PM would be Administrator Hedges, Councilmembers Awada and Hunter and Director Reichert. Wachter moved, Egan seconded a motion to approve the checklist dated June 17, 1994 in the amount of $2,520,568.65. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Wachter moved, Egan seconded a motion to adjourn to executive session. The regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was adjourned at approximately 8:50 PM. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 CITY OF EAGAN - h.A- a. E. nOverbeke Mat Al City lerk If you need these minutes in an alternative form such as large print, braille, audio tape, etc, please contact the City of Eagan, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan MN 55122, (612) 681-4600 (TDD Phone: (612) 454.8535).