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06/01/1993 - City Council Regular MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN, CITY COUNCIL Eagan, Minnesota June 1, 1993 A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, June 1, 1993, at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Mayor Egan and Councilmembers Wachter, Awada, Masin, and Hunter. Also present were City Administrator Hedges, Acting Community Development Director Jon Hohenstein, Director of Public Works Tom Colbert, and City Attorney James Sheldon. Wachter moved, Hunter seconded, a motion to approve the agenda for the June 1, 1993, regular City Council meeting as presented. Aye: 5 Nay. 0 MAY 18, 1993, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Egan recommended the following correction to the minutes of the May 18, 1993, regular City Council meeting: Page 1, Paragraph 7, Sentence 2, after the word "VanOverbeke," it should read, "and Councilmember Hunter had met Councilmember Hunter also recommended the following clarification: Page 7, Paragraph 10, Condition 5 should read: "The applicant must reapply for a conditional use permit after five years and will have no vested rights toward such reapplication." Wachter moved, Awada seconded, a motion to approve the minutes of the May 18, 1993, regular City Council meeting as amended. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 APRIL 29, 1993, SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING Hunter moved, Awada seconded, a motion to approve the minutes of the April 29, 1993, special City Council meeting as presented. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 CORRECTION/MAY 4, 1993, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Acting Director of Community Development Hohenstein noted that part of Condition #9 relating to the conditional use permit for Aagard Environmental Services had inadvertently been omitted from the minutes of the May 4, 1993, regular City Council meeting. Council concurred it was their intent that the parking lot be upgraded by the end of 1995. Therefore, the following sentence in the minutes of the Advisory Planning Commission, shall be also be included in Condition #9 of the City Council minutes: "This shall be accomplished by the end of 1995." Wachter moved, Hunter seconded, a motion to amend the minutes of the May 4, 1993, regular City Council minutes as previously stated. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Page 2/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 1, 1993 FINANCE DEPARTMENT/ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT Mayor Egan introduced this item as presentation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Beth Monsrud and Jeff Radunz of Deloitte & Touche presented a recap of the financial report and answered questions. Wachter moved, Hunter seconded, a motion to accept the audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ended December 31, 1992. Aye: 5 Nay. 0 PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT/TRAILS FUND GRANT Mayor Egan introduced this item as a National Recreation Trails Fund Grant proposal. City Administrator Hedges explained the background and noted that the trails with the most potential for approval under this grant program are: 1) the Highline Trail from Walnut Hill to Trapp Farm Park, and 2) the Wandering Walk Trail from Trotter's Ridge/Bridle Ridge Additions. This issue was discussed on this date at the City Council's workshop session and the recommendations are a reiteration of those concurred with by the City Council as a result of that discussion. Mayor Egan asked if there was any public comment from the audience; there was none. Hunter moved, Masin seconded, a motion recommending that potential projects, Highline Trail and Wandering Walk Trail, be submitted for funding under the National Recreational Trails Fund Grant program. Aye: 5 Nay. 0 The City Council acknowledged with regret the retirement and resignation of Donn Smith, Police Department, and Tom Schuster, Parks & Recreation Department, respectively. A. Personnel Items Item 1. Retirement/Donn Smith--It was recommended that the letter of resignation/retirement from Donn Smith of the Police Department be accepted. Item 2. Resignation/Tom Schuster--It was recommended that the letter of resignation from City Forester Tom Schuster be accepted and the position reorganized as described. Item 3. Part-Time Public Meeting Cablecasters--It was recommended that the hiring of Anthony Braun as a part-time Public Meeting Cablecaster, and of Jackie Heuton as a substitute part-time Public Meeting Cablecaster be approved. Item 4. Seasonal Summer Recreation Staff--It was recommended that the hiring of Julie Beecher, Rachel Collingham, Holly Confer, Alesia Dandurand, Cara Doring, Tova Embretson, Christopher Fischer, Jasen Groff, Shannon Haugh, Katie Jorgenson, Heather Kjos, Eva L'Herault, Chris Larson, Kimberly Larson, Kathy McNeil, Melanie Mesko, Tracy Muench, Kimberlyn Murphy, Dena Nolan-Fouche', Angela Orton, Colleen O'Shaughnessy, Stephanie Rodel, Joan Smebakken, Lynne Smebakken, Robin Stubblefield, Leanne Sweeney, Julie VandeWalker, Lori VandeWalker, John Wahlstrom, and Kristin Weeklund, as seasonal summer recreation staff be approved. r ~ 9 Page 3/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 1, 1993 Item 5. Seasonal Street Maintenance Workers--It was recommended that the hiring of Brian Laramy and Jamie Witt as seasonal Street Maintenance Workers be approved. Item 6. Seasonal Equipment Maintenance Worker--It was recommended that the hiring of Christopher Gagnon as a seasonal Equipment Maintenance Worker be approved. Item 7. Seasonal Park Maintenance Worker--It was recommended that the hiring of John Holtan as a seasonal Park Maintenance Worker be approved. Item 8. Seasonal Forestry Tech--It was recommended that the hiring of Amy Eddy as a seasonal Forestry Tech be approved. B. Proclamation. Pause for the Pledge of Allegiance. June 14. 1993 It was recommended that June 14, 1993, be proclaimed as Flag Day in the City of Eagan and all citizens urged to pause at 7:00 p.m. EDT on that date for the 14th Annual Pause for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. R-93.37 C. Vacate Portion of Public Right of Way. Receive Petition/Order Public Hearing (Englert Road) It was recommended that the petition requesting a vacation of a portion of Englert Road be received and a public hearing scheduled to be held July 6, 1993. D. Contract 90-D. Acknowledge Completion/Authorize City Maintenance (Franks Nursery - Storm Sewer) It was recommended that completion of Contract 90-D (Frank's Nursery) be acknowledged and perpetual City maintenance authorized subject to all related warranty provisions of the development contract agreement. E. License. Cigarette. Midwest Restaurant Associates. Inc.. dba Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar. 1335 Town Centre Drive It was recommended that a license to sell tobacco products be approved for Midwest Restaurant Associates, Inc., for Applebees Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Town Centre. F. Final Plat. West Publishing Company 6th Addition It was recommended that the final plat for West Publishing Company 6th Addition be approved. R-93.38 G. Ratification Insurance Agent/Broker. City f Eagan It was recommended that the appointment of R.L Youngdahl & Associates and Jeff Bowers as the City's insurance agent/broker be ratified. H. Receive Bids/Award Contract. Fire Department. Replacement Truck for Unit #7. Grass Fire Rig It was recommended that the contract for a replacement for Unit #7, grass fire rig, be approved to the low bidder, General Safety Equipment Corporation in the amount of $16,845, after trade in. Page 4/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 1, 1993 1. Resolution. Findings of Fact. Adams Outdoor Advertising. Denial of an Outdoor Advertising Sign on Parcel 011-27 It was recommended that the findings of fact and resolution be approved for the application of Adams Outdoor Advertising which was denied for a conditional use permit/outdoor advertising sign to be located on Parcel 011-27 along the east side of I-35E, west of Plaza Drive, in the NW 1/4 of Section 32. J. Resolution. Findings of Fact. Adams Outdoor Advertising. Denial of an Outdoor Advertising Sign on Outlot A. Rasmussen College Campus It was recommended that the findings of fact and resolution be approved for the application of Adams Outdoor Advertising which was denied for a conditional use permit/outdoor advertising sign to be located on Outlot A, Rasmussen College Campus, along the west side of I-35E, east of Federal Drive and south of Washington Drive, in the NE 1/4 of Section 16. K. Resolution. Findings of Fact. Adams Outdoor Advertising. pproval of an Outdoor Advertising Sign on Parcel 041-01 It was recommended that the findings of fact and resolution be approved for the application of Adams Outdoor Advertising which was approved for a conditional use permit/outdoor advertising sign to be located on Parcel 041-01 along the east side of I-35E, south of Diffley Road, in the NE 1/4 of Section 29. Awada moved, Hunter seconded, a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 (Except Item E, Cigarette License, Midwest Restaurant Associates, Inc., dba Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 1335 Town Centre Drive. Aye: 4 Nay: 1 (Wachter) CEDAR GROVE 3RD ADDITION/STREETLIGHTS Mayor Egan introduced this item as Project 652, Cedar Grove 3rd Addition - Streetlights. Director of Public Works Colbert provided background on this item and stated that the cost for the improvement and its installation by Northern States Power Company would be approximately $505 per lot. Mr. Colbert further stated that a petition containing 107 names and two letters had been received in opposition to the project. He said it should be noted that the original petition from the neighborhood was only authorization for the feasibility report. Charles Ganzhorn, 2120 Carnelian Lane; Richard Edens, 2014 Carnelian Lane; and Richard Pierson, 2042 Carnelian Lane; all indicated their opposition to the project because of its cost. Mr. Ganzhorn also said the lack of streetlights keeps traffic moving slowly because the neighborhood is so dark. Mayor Egan asked if the cost were spread over 15 years whether it would make any difference? Those in the audience attending for Project 652 responded that it would not make any difference. Because of the substantial difference in cost between the Northern States Power projects and the Dakota Electric projects, it was explained that each has a different approach regarding installation and user rates. One collects a higher rate in the beginning for installation and then charges a lower monthly user rate while the other does the opposite. Director of Public Works Colbert pointed out, however, that if streetlights are to be owned and operated by NSP, they must be installed by NSP. Page 5/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 1, 1993 A show of hands indicated that all those in the audience attending for this project were opposed to the streetlight installation. Several Councilmembers cited the 107 persons opposing petition as sufficient reason for denial. Councilmember Hunter noted that a brief comparison of the original petition (favoring the feasibility study) and the opposing petition shows that 70% of the people had changed their minds. Wachter moved, Masin seconded, a motion to close the public hearing and deny Project 652 (Cedar Grove 3rd Addition - Streetlights. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 CEDAR GROVE 4TH ADDITION/STREETLIGHTS Mayor Egan introduced this item as Project 653, Cedar Grove 4th Addition - Streetlights. In response to a petition, a feasibility report was prepared for streetlights in Cedar Grove 4th Addition. Director of Public Works Colbert stated that the cost for the improvement and its installation by Northern States Power Company would be approximately $466 per lot. He further stated that 13 letters had been received from affected property owners, with six in favor and seven in opposition. Patrick Joyce, 4357 Copper Point, asked that the project be approved and indicated there was strong support for the project in the neighborhood. He said the neighborhood is currently very dark and unsafe and because it will never be cheaper, lights should be installed now with the streets. Bill Leake, 2126 Quartz Lane; Pat Patzman, 2089 Quartz Lane; and Bob Owen, 2090 Quartz Lane; all voiced their opposition to the project citing costs and the questionable value of lights deterring crime. Bob Schmall, accompanied by Mark Northwick also of Northern States Power Company, addressed the Council and spoke of the benefits of underground cabling for streetlighting. He said there are savings if installed at the same time as street reconstruction. In addition, the industry standard is a streetlight every 100'-150' so the proposed 300' spacing is not being overdone. Mr. Schmall said it has been NSP's approach to pay higher costs up front to keep the customer's monthly bills down. In answer to a question, Mr. Schmall indicated that the proposed post top light was much cheaper and less intrusive than the mast arm type streetlight suggested by a member of the audience. A show of hands indicated that of those in the audience attending for this project, two were in favor and seven were opposed to the streetlight installation. Councilmember Hunter noted that this project was of similar cost per lot and believed the people in this neighborhood felt the same as those in the Project 652 area, even without an opposing petition. Hunter moved, Wachter seconded, a motion to close the public hearing and deny Project 653 (Cedar Grove 4th Addition - Streetlights). Aye: 5 Nay: 0 CEDAR GROVE 5TH ADDITION/STREETLIGHTS Mayor Egan introduced this-item as Project 654, Cedar Grove 5th Addition - Streetlights. Director of Public Works Colbert stated that the cost for the improvement and its installation by Dakota Electric Association would be approximately $221 per lot. He further stated that three letters had been received from affected property owners, with one in favor and two in opposition. Page 6/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 1, 1993 Darrell Haines, 3990 Rahn Road, asked that those properties on Rahn Road be removed from the project. Mr. Haines stated that they were assessed for Rahn Road and have all the streetlights they need. Mayor Egan asked Director of Public Works Colbert whether it was feasible to remove those properties and still complete the project. Mr. Colbert indicated that two intersections on Rahn Road were proposed for upgrade; however, it would be possible to remove them from the project and change the project area to exclude those properties. He estimated it would change the cost for the remaining property owners from $221 to approximately $229 per lot. The residents in the audience who were in favor of the project before this change indicated they would remain in favor. A show of hands indicated that of those in the audience attending for this project, two were in favor and one was opposed to the streetlight installation. Larry Spicer, 4059 Beryl Road, urged the City Council to approve the project. Awada moved, Hunter seconded, a motion to close the public hearing and approve Project 654 (Cedar Grove 5th Addition - Streetlights) with the exclusion of the Rahn Road portion of the project and approve the contract with Dakota Electric Association authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 CEDAR GROVE 6TH & 9TH ADDITIONS/STREETLIGHTS Mayor Egan introduced this item as Project 651, Cedar Grove 6th & 9th Addition - Streetlights. Director of Public Works Colbert stated that the cost for the improvement and its installation by Dakota Electric Association would be approximately $282 per lot. John Geisen, 1782 Serpentine, and Bernie Jarosh, 1796 Serpentine, spoke in favor of the streetlights. Mr. Jarosh mentioned that most of the signers of the petition for streetlights believed the cost would be approximately $300. Since the feasibility report indicates a cost less than expected, he believed the petitioners would still all be in favor. Walter Lawrence, 3885 Cinnabar, asked whether the streets would be torn up. Director of Public Works Colbert stated they did not anticipate any open trenching. A show of hands indicated that of those in the audience attending for this project, five were in favor and two were opposed to the streetlight installation. Hunter moved, Wachter seconded, a motion to close the public hearing and approve Project 651 (Cedar Grove 6th and 9th Additions - Streetlights) and approve the contract with Dakota Electric Association authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Councilmember Masin suggested that because there were a number of remarks made about the type of streetlights being installed, perhaps a different style could be researched. VACATE EASEMENTS TOWN CENTRE 70 - SECOND & ELEVENTH ADDITIONS Mayor Egan introduced this item as vacate a utility easement - Town Centre 70 - Second & Eleventh Additions. Because the final plat for Town Centre 70 - Fifteenth Addition is not ready for Council consideration, this public hearing was recommended for continuance to the June 15 regular City Council meeting. Page 7/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 1, 1993 Hunter moved, Awada seconded, a motion to continue the public hearing for the vacation of drainage and utility easements (Town Centre 70 - Second and Eleventh Additions) to the June 15, 1993, regular City Council meeting. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 VACATE EASEMENTS LOT 1, BLOCK 1, LEMBKE 1ST ADDITION Mayor Egan introduced this item as vacate drainage & utility easements - Lot 1, Block 1, Lembke 1st Addition. Director of Public Works Colbert explained the item and its location. He indicated that no objections had been received to the vacation. Steve Bryant of West Publishing Company was present to answer any questions. Hunter moved, Wachter seconded, a motion to close the public hearing and approve the vacation of public drainage and utility easements as described over Lot 1, Block 1, Lembke 1st Addition, and authorize its certification to Dakota County concurrent with the recording of the final plat for West Publishing 6th Addition. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 REQUEST TO POSTPONE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS SCOTT & CYDNEY WELTER Mayor Egan introduced this item as Project 648, consider request to postpone special assessments (Parcel 014-02, Wescott Garden Lots - Welter). City Administrator Hedges reported that a letter had been received from Scott and Cydney Welter requesting a postponement, without interest, of their assessments associated with Project 648, until that time when the property is either platted or sold. City Attorney Sheldon recommended that the City consider a deferment of assessments associated with the Project 648 improvements rather than a postponement. It was generally acknowledged that any deferments that have been granted in the past have been with interest. Assessments can also be deferred and then collected, with a waiver of objection, at the prevailing assessment rate at the time of collection. City Attorney Sheldon advised that the City Council has the ability to levy and defer payment of assessments for up to 30 years. The deferment can be with or without interest and an agreement can be entered whereby the assessment will be at the existing rate at the time of platting. Director of Public Works Colbert cautioned that if the assessment is to be deferred and then collected at the prevailing rate at the time of platting, the property owner may claim that the services have depreciated. He said such a claim is not without precedent and cited a recent case involving a property on Atlantic Hills Drive. Ms. Welter acknowledged that it was a $22,500 assessment that has created the need for the assessment deferment. She stated that no one can build on the landfill which is part of their property and it created an even further hardship if the full assessments are to be levied. After discussion, it was agreed that no one at the City had heard of the landfill before. City Councilmember Hunter expressed his concerns about the landfill and asked for additional research. After further discussion, Hunter moved, Masin seconded, a motion to continue to the September 7,1993, regular City Council meeting, consideration of a request to postpone special, assessments for Parcel 014-02, Wescott Garden Lots - Scott and Cydney Welter, allowing staff time to review agreements regarding the landfill issue prohibiting development. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Page 8/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 1, 1993 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/LESSOR'S TRUCK TERMINAL Mayor Egan introduced this item as a conditional use permit for Lessors, Inc., to allow a truck and freight terminal and sales and service of truck or passenger cars in a LI (Light Industrial) district on Lot 2 and part of Lot 3, Block 1, (032-01), Sibley Terminal Industrial Park, located along the north side of Terminal Drive in the NE 1/4 of Section 8. City Administrator Hedges stated that this item had been considered by the Advisory Planning Commission and they had recommended approval. Mark Landworth, the architect representing Lessors, was present to answer any questions. After brief discussion, Wachter moved, Awada seconded, a motion to approve a conditional use permit for Lessor's Inc., to allow a truck and freight terminal and sales and service of truck and passenger cars at Lot 2 and part of Lot 3, Block 1, Sibley Terminal Industrial Park, subject to the following conditions: 1) All trash and recycling enclosures shall be stored within the building or attached to the building and constructed of the same material. 2) All signage shall be subject to the one-time sign fee of $2.50/sq.ft. 3) Any rooftop mechanical equipment shall not be visible from Terminal Drive. 4) Irrigation along Terminal Drive and the two side lot lines shall be provided. 5) The City prohibits discharge of truck and car wash water from entering the City's storm sewer and ponding system. 6) This development is responsible for removing the eroded material from Pond CP-8 that has washed into the pond from this site. 7) This development is responsible for dedicating 30' of half right-of-way along the north edge of this site for Alexander Road. 8) The developer will be responsible for submitting detailed plans and specifications of the proposed retaining wallwith the grading permit or building permit application. 9) The small building near Alexander Road shall be removed within two years. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/MGM LIQUOR Mayor Egan introduced this item as a conditional use permit for MGM Liquor, to allow outdoor storage on Lot 2, Block 1, Hilltop Plaza, located along the east side of Pilot Knob Road, north of Diffley Road, in the SW 1/4 of Section 22. City Administrator Hedges stated that this item had been considered by the Advisory Planning Commission and they had recommended denial. Acting Director of Community Development Hohenstein provided background and the location of this application. The applicant was not present. After discussion, Wachter moved, Masin seconded, a motion to deny a conditional use permit for MGM Liquor, to allow outdoor storage on Lot 2, Block 1, Hilltop Plaza, located along the east side of Pilot Knob Road, north of Diffley Road, in the SW 1/4 of Section 22, for the reasons outlined by the Advisory Planning Commission as follows: .4 c^y > Page 9/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 1, 1993 1) No enclosure is proposed. 2) The outside storage will interfere with pedestrian movement. 3) The outside storage will encroach into the front setback area. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/YANKEE SQUARE AMOCO Mayor Egan introduced this item as a conditional use permit for Yankee Square Amoco, to allow outdoor storage on Lot 1, Block 1, Bicentennial 3rd Addition, located along the south side of Yankee Doodle Road, east of Washington Drive, in the NE 1/4 of Section 16. City Administrator Hedges indicated that a conditional use permit submitted by Yankee Square Amoco for firewood, an ice machine and propane tanks had been considered by the Advisory Planning Commission and they had recommended denial. Acting Director of Community Development Hohenstein described the application and its location. Craig Arnestad, operator of the Yankee Square Amoco, explained his request and stated that since the Advisory Planning Commission meeting, he had modified his request to include propane tanks only. The propane cabinet is safety approved by industry standards and if it is determined that the cabinet is not acceptable, he asked for a recommendation as to an appropriate enclosure. Discussion ensued regarding storage of propane cylinders and it was noted that an enclosure other than the mesh propane cabinet had not been required of a previous applicant. Mayor Egan stated that the reasons for denial cited by the Advisory Planning Commission seemed less directed toward propane and more toward the original request which included firewood storage and an ice chest. The suggestion was made that the propane be permitted until a licensing procedure is in place. Awada moved, Hunter seconded, a motion to approve a conditional use permit for Willshire Inc., dba Yankee Square Amoco, to allow outdoor storage of a propane cylinder storage cabinet at Lot 1, Block 1, Bicentennial 3rd Addition, and in the case of this application, the metal storage cabinet is suitable to the material being stored, and that propane storage will be addressed at a work session to permit finalizing the type of permitted enclosure for propane as well as the license regulation procedure. The motion included the following conditions: 1) The conditional use permit shall be recorded with the Dakota County Recorder within 60 days of approval with documentation to the City. 2) Outside storage shall be limited to a propane cabinet. 3) This permit shall be subject to Chapter 11, Zoning, 11.40. 4) This permit shall be subject to all City Code requirements. Aye: 4 Nay: 0 Abstain: 1 (Wachter) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/TARGET STORES Mayor Egan introduced this item as a conditional use permit for Target Stores, Inc., to allow outdoor storage on Lot 3, Block 1, Cliff Lake Centre, located along the north side of Cliff Road, east of Cliff Lake Road, Page 10/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 1, 1993 in the SW 1/4 of Section 29. Acting Director of Community Development Hohenstein described the application and its location. It was noted that the Advisory Planning Commission had recommended approval. Steve Johnson, Assistant Manager for Target Eagan, was present to answer any questions. Mr. Johnson indicated his agreement with the conditions, including #5 which was added at the APC meeting. Hunter moved, Wachter seconded, a motion to approve a conditional use permit for Target Stores, Inc., to allow outdoor storage on Lot 3, Block 1, Cliff Lake Centre, located along the north side of Cliff Road, east of Cliff Lake Road, in the SW 1/4 of Section 29, subject to the following conditions: 1) This conditional use permit shall be recorded at Dakota County within 60 days of its approval with documentation provided to the City. 2) Only outdoor storage of shopping carts shall be allowed. 3) This conditional use permit shall be subject to Chapter 11, Zoning, 11.40. 4) This permit shall be subject to all applicable Code requirements. 5) The enclosure shall be made of the same material as the building. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 BUILDING PERMITS/WOODLANDS NORTH 3RD ADDITION Mayor Egan introduced this item as a request from Engstrom Company for building permits prior to final plat, Woodlands North 3rd Addition. Acting Director of Community Development Hohenstein described the request and the location. In answer to a question from Mayor Egan, City Attorney Sheldon indicated that the City Council has the authority to fulfill this request as a discretionary action. Bob Engstrom of Engstrom Company and Ross Fefercorn of Country Home Builders described the necessity for the building permits and noted that the final plat is almost ready for Council consideration. After a number of questions from the Council and the expression of a number of concerns regarding the precedent, Mr. Engstrom indicated he would work toward completing the final plat by the June 15, 1993, meeting so the advance permits would not be necessary. Wachter moved, Hunter seconded, a motion to deny a request by Robert Engstrom Companies for building permits in advance of final plat for the Woodlands North 3rd Addition acknowledging that the developer will accelerate his efforts to obtain a final plat and noting that the denial in no way reflects upon the Engstrom Company. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 REQUEST/WILLIAMS BROS PIPELINE Mayor Egan introduced this item as a request from Williams Brothers Pipeline for extended hours of work on pipeline right-of-way. Page 11/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 1, 1993 Linda Slaughter and Paul Perez were present representing Williams Brothers Pipeline. Ms. Slaughter stated that her company may not need the extended working hours but once a hydrostatic test on the pipeline is begun, it must continue to completion. It was Council's desire that the test be conducted properly and Mr. Perez noted the work would not cause undue noise. Wachter moved, Awada seconded, a motion to approve a request by Williams Brothers Pipeline to allow excavation and repair work from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on four Sundays, June 6, July 11, July 18, and July 25, 1993, with the understanding that this approval can be recalled if viable complaints warrant such action. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 TEMPORARY PARKING/SLATER ROAD Director of Public Works Colbert informed the City Council that after parking on Slater Road was prohibited, it became apparent there was insufficient off-street parking at the Cinnamon Ridge Apartments. The property owner is presently expanding the parking facilities and has asked for a temporary exemption to the no- parking on Slater Road while construction is going on. The City Council agreed to permit temporary on-street parking for up to 60 days. DAKOTA COUNTY MANAGERS GROUP City Administrator Hedges advised the City Council that the Dakota County Managers group is looking at the feasibility of a "league of governments" for Dakota County. He stated it would be a collaborative effort of the County, City and school districts. Councilmember Hunter volunteered to serve on a committee to explore the issue further. AGENDA/VISITORS TO BE HEARD City Administrator Hedges discussed a letter received from a resident regarding moving the Visitors to be Heard item to the beginning of the City Council agenda. Mr. Hedges said the suggestion had been discussed before but not implemented because of questions involving whether those who have taken the time to be scheduled on an agenda should be kept waiting for those who have not. In addition, many of those appearing before the City Council are paying staff and/or consultants to be present at the meeting and this could mean additional time waiting. It was noted that with public hearings beginning at 7:00 p.m., it would be difficult to regulate Visitors to be Heard prior to that time. It was the consensus of the City Council, that the agenda order remain as it is with residents encouraged to write or call their City Councilmembers with individual issues. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING Wachter moved, Awada seconded, a motion to schedule a special City Council meeting prior to the regular City Council meeting on June 15, 1993, with the knowledge that the meeting may also continue after the regular meeting if necessary. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Wachter moved, Egan seconded, a motion to approve the checklist in the amount of $1,052,633, dated June 1, 1993. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 11 i -V ' Y Page 12/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 1, 1993 The regular meeting of the Eagan City Council adjourned at 10:25 p.m. KF CITY OF EAGAN E. anOverbeke 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).