11/18/1980 - City Council Regular
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR "FETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
NOVE".4BFR 18, 1980
A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, November 18,
1980, at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan City Hall. Present were Mayor Bea Blomquist and
Councilmembers Tom Egan, Mark Parranto, Ted Wachter and Jim Smith. Also present
were City Administrator Hedges, Public Works Director Colbert, City Engineer Rosene
and City Attorney Hauge.
AGENDA
Upon motion of Blomquist, seconded Egan, it was RESOLVED that the Consent Item
1981 liquor, beer and wine license renewals, and establishing a public hearing to consider
exempt financing for E.L. Murphy Trucking Company be continued until the end of the
agenda. All voted yes.
MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 5, 1980 REGULAR MEETING
Smith moved, Parranto seconded the motion to approve the minutes with the
exception, however, on page 2 regarding the Frik Erikstrup motion, that at age 65
Mr. Erikstr:p could apply for senior citizen's deferral of assessments; further,
dealing wits Alan Rodgers, on pages 5 and 6, that Smith made the motion and Egan
seconded the motion. All voted yes.
1980 G.O. BOND SALE
Mr. Ernie Clark of Miller and Schroeder Municipals was present concerning
a proposed sale of $3,650,000 in public improvements bonds for 1980 covering miscel-
laneous improvement projects for the City. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion
to approve the Resolution setting the date of the advertisement of bids for S3,650,000
of public improvement bonds for the City of Eagan and that bids will be received
and opened on December 17, 1980, at 5:00 p.m. at the City Hall. It was noted the
interest rates are now moving up but because of additional costs, it appeared to
be appropriate to advertise for the bond sale. All voted yes.
SEE BOND FILE
VOLLTNTFER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Councilmember Wachter moved, seconded Egan, to instruct the Volunteer Fire
Department members to prepare and provide information and guidelines to residents
of the City for the proper use of wood burning devices, including stoves. All
voted yes.
PROJECT #285 SILVER BELL UTILITY PROJECT
Mr. Colbert and Mr. Hauge updated the Council concerning the status of the
utility easements for Project #285 in the Silver Bell Road area. A meeting had been
held on November 12 with seven of twelve owners present, all of whom strongly favored
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moving ahead with the project immediately in spite of the additional anticipated
cost, the potential problem with the spring thaw, etc. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Seurer
were present and Mr. Hauge stated that his office had been negotiating with the
Scorers who now have requested relief from the potential assessments for their
property consisting of two lots. The contractor has begun work on the project and
it is important that their easement be acquired as soon as possible. After consid-
erable discussions with the Seurers, Smith moved, Parranto seconded the motion to
proceed with the project and to authorize assessments against the two Seurer lots
based upon 755; of the total frontage on the short side of each lot consisting of
about 210 feet total according to the rates to be assessed against other property
within the same project; further, that no future water or sanitary sewer lateral
assessments will be levied against either of the Seurer lots in the future; that the
City will agree to keep the fence around the Seurer property enclosed at all times;
that the owners will not be required to combine the two lots for assessment purposes;
further, conditioned upon the grant of the utility easement to the City of Fagan.
The Se•.irers were present and agreed to the terms. All voted in favor.
CONSENT AGENDA
The followin-, items were submitted to the Council under the Consent Agenda
as follows:
1. Si-,,n Committee. The following persons were recommended to be appointed to
the Eagan Sign Committee: Councilmembers Smith and Egan, Advisory Planning Commission
Members Krob and Gits, Martin Colon of Federal Land Company, Richard Ragan of the
Naegle Outdoor Advertising Company (billboard signs), and Mr. Mike Gifford of
Lawrence Sign Company (business signs).
2. Fire Station 13 Change Order No. 7. It was recommended that Change Order
No. 7 for a deduct of S414.41 regarding the Fire Station No. 3 be approved.
3. Fire Station No. 1 and Fire Station No. 3 Final Payment. The recommendation
of the City staff was that final payment be made to Switzer Construction Company
in the sum of 528,547 for the construction of Fire Stations No. 1 and 3 noting that
the final inspection has taken place.
4. Improvement i:80-23, Change Order No. 1 Highline Trail. It was recom-
mended that Change Order No. 1 to the contract for Improvement .480-23, Pro;ect
,1230 in the amount of $250 to Barber Construction Company for bicycle grant be
approved.
5. Improvement ip80-23 Final Payment Highline Trail. It was recommended
that the final contract payment of $10,169.74 for Improvement !t80-23 consisting of
the Highline Trail contract with Barber Construction Company he approved.
6. Improvement !`80-12, Change Order No. 1 Pumphouse NO. 6. The recommenda-
tion of the engineering staff and Public Works Director was that the five part
Change Order No. 1 for Improvement #E80-12 consisting of pumphouse No. 6 with a total
change order of S7,887.64 be approved.
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7. Diane Pieper, CETA Agreement. It was recommended by the City Administrator
that the Council authorize the execution of the CETA Agreement for Diane Pieper, the
landscaping aid to work under the Director of Parks and Recreation.
8. Project #323, Coachman Land Company 2nd Addition. A petition had been
received from the developers of Coachman Land Company 2nd Addition for street and
utility improvements and it was recommended that the petition be received and a
feasibility report be ordered by the Council and prepared by the City Engineer on
the project.
9. Project #324, Safari At Eagan. A petition had been received from the
developers of Safari at Fagan commercial center for installation of streets and
utilities under Project `E324.
10. Project 1f325, Timberline Addition. A petition has been received from
the majority of the property owners in the Timberline Addition requesting the
installation of street lights. The City staff recommended that the petition be
received and that a feasibility report be authorized for Project #325.
11. Improvement 1E80-1, Final Payment Eden Addition Utilities. The
Consulting Engineer recommended approval of final payment for Improvement +`80-1
consisting of utilities in Eden Addition in the sum of $10,501.04. It was recom-
mended that final payment to Erickson Construction Company be authorized under
Project #287A.
Upon motion by Parranto, seconded Wachter, it was RESOLVED that the foregoing
recommendations under the Consent Agenda be and hereby are approved. All voted yes.
PROJECT 14319 STORM SFWFR TRn:K, BURR OAK POND A'D EAGANDALF CENTER INDUS-RIAL PARK
At 7:10 p.m. the Mayor convened the public hearing concerning proposed storm
sewer trunk improvements in Section 12 for the area of Burr Oak Pond and Eagandale
Center Industrial Park No. 3 Pond under Improvement Project #319. It was noted
that on September 16, 1980, the City Council, during its consideration of a public
hearing for Improvement Project #182R, Trunk Highway #55 storm sewer, ordered a
feasibility report for the improvements for Project #319. A large number of
affected property owners were present at the hearing. The City Engineer reviewed
the report in detail and there were concerns primarily amongst property owners
around Burr Oak Pond concerning infiltration with damage to swimming, etc. There
were concerns about erosion control due to the storms around Burr Oak Pond. Mr.
Rosene stated that the erosion will be corrected and also explained that most of
the water in Burr Oak Pond is surface water and water will flow through the pond,
therefore reducing its potential stagnation impact. There is no commitment from
Inver Grove Heights to contribute towards the storm sewer improvements and Eagan
cannot require their participation. There would be no increase in the assessments
even if the Inver Grove Heights owners contributed. There were questions about
whether the parcel located in the Northwest quarter of Section 12 will be assessed
and there were concerns in the audience as to justification of including property
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owners north of a geographic ridge north of Trunk Highway !53 and south of Lone
Oak Road. Mr. Rosene stated that this area does drain into the Highway 1155 storm
sewer area district.
The level of Burr Oak Pond was discussed and the City Engineer stated the
level must be reduced to accomodate park land use and prevent flooding. There
was concern about contaminates from Trunk Highway 1155 infiltrating the pond and
damaging wildlife, etc. It was noted that the hold:noo ponds would act as settle-
ment ponds, therefore only excess water will be pumped into Burr Oak Pond. Mr.
Hedges stated that the shoreline of the pond will be cleaned by the Park Department
after completion of construction. There was discussion concerning assessment and
the Council reviewed the feasibility report in detail. Mr. Rosene recommended
a 16-inch force main rather than a 42-inch gravity pipe west of 1.49 because of the
uncer_ainty of location or need. Smith --ved, Wachter seconded the motion to
close the hearing at 7:35 p.m. After further discussion, Smith moved and Wachter
seconded-the motion to order in Project 1f319 as presented and to direct the City
Engineer to prepare the plans and specifications for the project. He stated that
area had many problems in the past, the Council has attempted to do it in the least
costly fashion, there is benefit to the property owners in the area because greater
development has caused the lakes to increase in height, some residents and buildings
have been endangered by high water and there is anticipated future increases in water
level; that the Assessment Committee can review any potential issues regarding
assessments. All members voted in favor.
IMPROVEMENT PROJFCT '1182R STORY SEWER TRL"'K IN HIrHWAY •'155 AREA
The City Council on September 16, 1980, had continued the public hearing until
a feasibility report for Project (1319 was prepared and the hearing held. After
discussion, Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to close the hearing noting the
improvements for Project J319 have now been ordered in, that there appears to be
necessity for the improvements, and that costs will continue to rise in the future, and
it was moved that the projects be ordered in, and that the City Fngineer be
authorized to pre,-.are the plans and specifications for the project. All voted
yea.
CEDARVIEW ADDITION
Blomquist moved, Smith seconded the motion to continue consideration of the
final plat for Cedarview Addition at the request of the Developer and that the
matter be tabled indefinitely. All voted yes.
TAX ABATEMENT
Mr. Jake O'Toole from the Dakota County Assessor's Office appeared and recom-
mended an abatement of real estate taxes on Eagan Realty Property consisting of
parcel no. 10-01300-010-27 from 528,220 to $20,805. Parranto moved, Egan seconded
the motion, to approve the abatement. All voted yes.
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MART ACRES 2ND ADDITION PRFLI`?INARY PLAT
The application of Hillcrest Development Company for preliminary plat approval
of Mari Acres 2nd Addition was next considered. The APC recommended approval subject
to conditions. John Pope, architect, Frnie Christensen, engineer, and Gary Tankenoff,
developer, were present for the applicant. It was noticed that three applications
were submitted including that for preliminary plat, detailed site plan approval for
Phase I of the community shopping center and overall signag•: proposal. There was
considerable discussion regarding aspects of the project and because of its proximity
to Cedar Freeway, the signage proposal did not appear appropriate for a decision at
the present time. There were concerns about a dead end street that would not allow
turn around space for maintenance; that the ground sign proposals differ from the
normal ground sign concepts under Ordinance No. 16; and there were concerns about
three fast foot restaurants in the project. Wachter moved, Fgan seconded the
motion to approve the preliminary plat subject to the following conditions:
1. The preliminary plat shall be approved for a maximum of three years with
each phase of the final plat being recorded as constructed and the remainder of
the final plat, which has not been constructed, shall be recorded as outlots at
the time of approval of the first final plat.
2. The 20,600 square foot office building shall be the first phase of
construction prior to the establishment of any fast-food facilities.
3. An overall architectural design shall be approved by the City of Fagan.
4. The $2,000 landscape bond shall be submitted and not released until one
year after the landscaping has been completed for each phase.
5. The plat shall be subject to Minnesota Department of Transportation and
the Dakota County Plat Commission review and comment because the proposed plat abuts
State and County roads.
6. That a 15-foot setback variance be granted for the parking lot.
7. The proposed trail, which is shown on the overall plan going around the
drainage pond, shall be constructed with the first phase of development within this
area.
8. The circular drive through the access at the front of the office building
shall be redesigned to provide for better traffic circulation.
9. The City shall approve each phase of development prior to issuance of
any building permit.
10. The parking lot shall be asphalt, and concrete curbing shall be provided
around the perimeter of the parking area.
11. All ordinance requirements therein existence shall be complied with ay
each final plat is approved.
12. The applicant shall provide an overall sign plan to the City for approval
within a reasonable period.
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It was understood that there was no approval of the detailed site plan, includi.ar
the fast-food establishments which require further application and approval by t1'e
City. All voted in favor.
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Smith ther moved, Wachter seconded the motion, to approve the concept plan
only as presented and not the detailed site plan with the understanding the fast-food
proposals on :he south portion of the property not be approved without further
application and approval by the Council. All voted in favor. There was discus-
sion concerning the recommendation of the Planning Commission to allow the 15-foot
setback variance to provide a 5-foot setback along the parking lot area. Parranto
moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the site plan for the 20,000 square foot
office building and in addition the 15-foot variance noting that the area is
surrounded on three sides by City streets and further subject to compliance with
all applicable conditions of the APC outlined in the approval for the preliminary
plat. All voted in favor.
Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to receive the request for sign location
approval and that the Council take it under advisement pending the recommendations
of the Eagan Sign Committee and compliance with all Sign Ordinance changes submitted
by that committee to the City Council regarding signage along freeways within the
City. All voted yes.
OVERHILL FARM ADDITION RE70NING AND PRELIMINARY PLAT
The application of Overhill Properties, Inc., for rezoning from Agricultural
to R-1 and R-2 and preliminary plat approval of Overhill Farm Addition on Dodd Road
and Cliff Road was next reviewed. Mr. David Dehler and other members of the Dehler
family were present for the applicant. The Planning Commission recommended approval
subject to numerous conditions. It was noted the Park Committee has reviewed the
application and recommended approval of the park proposal. Mr. Dehler stated that
the Dakota County Highway Department is requesting only a 55-foot half right-of-w-.1,
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on Cliff Road but it was noted that the City requires 75-foot half rights-of-way
on major thoroughfares to accomodate trails. There were questions concerning the
acquisition of a small triangular portion at the northwest corner of the plat from
the City to be included in the development consisting of the Old Dodd Road right-
of-way area. There was discussion concerning assessments on Dodd Road and Mr.
Dehler stated that he would recommend that the 16,000 square foot parcel be rezoned
for duplex lot with direct access from Dodd Road. There was also considerable
discussion concerning drainage in the South Oaks Pond and the high water level at
the present time. There were questions about the assessment appeal by the owners
for the Dodd Road improvements and the need for a feasibility report for storm
drainage in the area. Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to continue the
consideration of the application with further staff discussion with the developers,
including the following: the possible acquisition and payment for the northwest
traingle by the developers of Overhill Farm Addition; the possibility of two
entrances to Dodd Road, the area to be rezoned to R-2 to include only that portion
south and east of the access road from Dodd Road to the Addition. All voted in
favor.
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I~PROVE`1ENT PROJECT #326 SOUTH OAKS ADDITI(N?
Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion that the engineer be directed to pre-
pare a feasibility report concerning the storm sewer outlet from LP-28 to LP-31,
Hay Lake, under Improvement Project x`326 in the area of South Oaks Addition. All
voted yea.
EAGAN 40 PUD
Mr. James Hill was present on behalf of the owner of Fagan 40 PUD on Wildwood
Lane requesting approval and revision to the Planned Development. The Planning
Commission recommended approval subject to certain conditions. A complete revision
to the PLD was proposed and it was suggested that the R-3 parcel in the northeast
corner be joined with the R-3 zoned land to the east for continuity purposes. Mr.
Hill stated the density in the development is not being requested at the present
time and that ordinance provisions then in effect would control the density and the
actual development. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the appli-
cation according to the Planning Commission's recommendations as follows:
1. That the blob plan not apply and that at the time of development of each
parcel, that the developer be required to present to the City Council for approval
the actual plan for that phase.
2. That a revision to or a new Planned Development Agreement shall be drafted
and submitted for approval by the Planning Commission for this development and
all necessary exhibits shall be prepared to conform with the City requirements.
3. All ordinance requirements then in existence shall be met as the develop-
ment of each phase of the property takes place.
4. I ne Planned Development shall be subject to the Dakota County Flat Com-
mission's review and comments because the property abuts County Road #30. It was
noted that there was ponding within the property and also heavy slopes with very
unusual terrain.
All voted yes.
BICENTENNIAL 6TH ADDITION PRELIMINARY PLAT
Mr. Martin Colon appeared on behalf of Federal Land Company, the developer
of Bicentennial 6th Addition, for preliminary plat approval. It was noted that
one office building is proposed on the single lot plat and that the APC recom-
mended approval subject to certain conditions and recommended the inclusion
of Outlot A as a public street at the present time. Mr. Colon requested that
no parking lot island be required at the north end of the parking lot. Mr.
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Colon objected to the inclusion of dedication of Outlot A as a publi,: street
and because it is allegedly part of the I-35E freeway system. It was noted,
however, that the land to the south must be given access and there was concern
by Councilmembers about the right of way acquisitions of the extended Federal
Streets if Mn/DOT does not install the road. Mr. Colon stated that the developer
or owner would dedicate the extension southerly of Federal Street to the City
if Mn/DOT does not construct the extended street, but is is expected that Mn/DOT
will acquire the property in 1981. Parranto moved, Wachter seconded the motion
to approve the application subject to the following conditions.
1. That concrete curbed islands must be constructed adjacent to all access
driveways, except that the island in the parking lot at the north end not be
required.
2. That at such time as a street is installed on Federal Drive (Outlot
A) that access to the parking lot be installed directly to Federal Drive.
3. That Out lot A will remain as an out lot but that the then owner of the
property would be required to dedicate the out lot to the City without cost if
the street is not built within two years; but in the event that Mn/DOT acquires
the property within two years, that there would be no requirement to dedicate
to the City or in the event that the City requires that Outlot A be improved
that the owner must then dedicate Federal Drive without cost to the City. That
such provisions must be prepared in agreement form and recorded with the Dakota
County Recorder's Office.
4. That the parking area shall have asphalt surfacing and concrete curbing
around the perimeter where the parking area will not be expanded.
5. That a $2,000 landscape bond shall be submitted and not released until
one year after the landscaping has been completed to the City's approval.
6. That all drainage, utility and erosion control plans shall be approved
by the City Engineer.
7. That if any sign is proposed which exceeds the 7-foot height require-
ments a conditional use permit will have to be obtained.
8. That an internal storm sewer system must be constructed providing a
connection to the existing storm sewer on Washington Drive.
9. That ten-foot drainage and utility easements shall be dedicated adjacent
to all property lines.
10. That a 5-foot concrete sidewalk shall be constructed along the south
side of Washington Drive as a part of this development.
Mr. Colon agreed with the conditions. All voted in favor.
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MEAD!Y,:LA_`ND 1ST. ADDITION WAIVER OF PLAT SON' S CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
The application of Son's Construction Company for waiver of plat to subdivide
five duplex lots for single ownership in Meadowlands 1st Addition was next considered.
The APC recommended approval subject to certain conditions. There was no appearance
for the applicant. Blomquist moved, Parranto seconded the motion to approve the
application subject to the following provisions:
1. That the party wall provisions applicable to all other duplex projects be
required.
2. Individual services shall be provided to each unit of the duplex.
3. Each lot shall conform to all other ordinance requirements regarding
setbacks and lot coverage.
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BOYER TRUCK AND FOL'I P1ENT COMPANY CONDITIONAL USE PFR.~IIT
The application of Boyer Truck and Equipment for conditional use permit for
outside storage at Sibley Terminal Industrial Park was next considered. No one
appeared for the applicant and Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to continue
the application until the December 2 Council meeting. All voted yes.
PATRICIA MILER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
The application of Patricia Miler for a conditional use permit for carryout
food in the James Refrigeration Shopping Center in Hilltop Estates was next con-
sidered. The Planning Commission on October 28 recommended approval. Mrs. Miler
was present and there were no objections. Egan moved, Parranto seconded the motion
to approve the application subject to compliance with applicable ordinances. All
voted yes.
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ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSFER
Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to continue consideration of the
Administrative Transfer increase to the December 2, 1980, Council meeting. All
voted yes.
E.L. MURPHY TRUCKING COMPANY IR BONDS
After discussion, Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to advertise for a
public hearing for industrial revenue bonds for E.L. Murphy Trucking Company for the
December 16, 1980 City Council meeting. All voted yes.
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PILOT KNOB ASSOCIATES
Mr. Smith suggested that the timing for the hearing be subsequent to the
consideration of the Pilot Knob Associates commercial center application before the
Planning Commission to be held at the regular November Planning Commission meeting.
After further discussion, Egan moved, Parranto seconded the motion to continue the
consideration of setting a public hearing until the December 16, 1980 meeting. All
voted yes.
1981 LIQUOR, BEER AND WINE LICENSE RENEWALS
The schedule of renewals according to the list filed as Document # 100
for on-sale beer license, off-sale beer licenses, on-sale liquor and off-sale liquor
licenses, club license and wine license renewals for 1981 were submitted by the
City Administrator. Egan moved, Blomquist seconded the motion to approve all
applications as submitted with the exception of the Murphy House on-sale liquor
which was noted will go out of business on January 1. All voted in favor except
Parranto who abstained concerning the application for off-sale liquor license for
J.E. Parranto and Wachter who voted yes on all except he voted no concerning the
application of J.E. Parranto indicating that the Council should review the
application for renewal of that license at the present time.
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ROBERT MUELLER BUILDING PERMIT
An application for a building permit by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mueller of 871
Wescott Road for a single family dwelling to replace a mobile home on approximately
a three-acre parcel was next discussed. The report from the Building Inspector
was reviewed concerning the nonconforming use and the fact that the mobile home had
been there for about 11 years on the three-acre parcel. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mueller
were present. Parranto moved, Fgan seconded the motion to approve the application
for a permanent replacement dwelling under the grandfather clause subject, however,
to the grant of a 50-foot half right-of-way by the Muellers and further that the
residence be located for future platting purposes. All voted in favor.
ASSESSMENT PERIOD POLICY
Mr. Hedges reviewed the assessment period policy for new developments and
indicated that generally assessments are spread over a five-year period except where
the Council has in special cases extended the assessment period. He also indicated
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that a request had been made from Brittany Estates, Inc, to extend the assessment
period for streets and utilities from five to ten years in Brittany 2nd and 3rd
Additions. Mr. Hedges recommended against extending the assessment period and that
it remain at five years partially at the recommendation of Miller & Schroeder indicating
that the total interest paid will be for a longer period at a higher rate, if
extended. Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to deny the request of Britt...,y
Estates, Inc., for extension of the assessment period from five to ten years in
Brittany 2nd and 3rd Additions. All voted yes.
Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion, to reaffirm the policy of the City to
assess new developments for a period of five years unless the public improvement
bonds have not been sold and there are extenuating circumstances which would allow
the City to consider a longer assessment period for a particular development. All
voted yes.
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 1247 BLACKHAIW'K LAKES STORM SEWFR OUTLET
The Council discussed the need for certain easements for outlets from the
Blackha. k Lake storm sewer outlet and reviewed a letter from Mr. Cy Barry requesting
special :onsideration for the easement. There was discussion concerning an alter-
nate location for the storm sewer pipe, and whether the fencing around the Barry
property is caused by high water. The staff was requested to study alternates
and the easement issues in detail and report back to the Council.
PROJECT 'F240 DREXEL HEIGHTS STREET IMPROVEMENT
Mr. Colbert recommended that in light of some substantial increases in costs and
the problems in distributing the street assessments in the Drexel Heights area that
a new assessment hearing be scheduled for the project. Egan moved, Wachter seconded
the motion to schedule a re-assessment hearing for Improvement Project #240 in the
Drexel Heights street project for December 16, 1980 at 7 p.m. at the City Hall.
BOULEVARD TREE AND STUMP REMOVAL
The staff asked direction from the Council as to whether the City Maintenance
Deparmtent should remove trees and stumps from boulevards in the City in the event
of dead trees or disease. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion that the Council
be on record authorizing that the policy not provide for the removal of diseased
or dead trees and stumps in boulevards unless in an emergency at City Council
determination in case of severe storms. All voted yes.
LOT PROPERTY LINE IRONS
A question arose as to whether the Council would authorize the replacement of
lot property line irons within developments as requested by the property owners.
Egan moved, Parranto seconded the motion that the Eagan policy would provide that
the City not replace property line irons unless the City was clearly responsible
for moving the irons or by specific agreement with the property owners. All voted
in favor.
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CIVIL DEFENSE WARNING SIRENS
A report from Doug Reid, the Eagan Civil Defense Director, was read recom-
mending the purchase of four civil defense warning sirens through the Dakota County
Civil Defense Director's office to be purchased jointly with several other com-
munities in Dakota County. He estimated tite cost would be $7,500 each. Smith
moved, Parranto seconded a motion to proceed under the Joint Powers Act to advertise
for bids and acquire four civil defense warning sirens through the Dakota County
Civil Defense Director's office and that the staff report to the Council as to the
source for the funding. All voted in favor.
SHADE TREE PROGRAM RESOLUTION
The Director of Parks and Recreation received an application form for the
shade tree program to include the Ridge Cliffe Addition west of Johnny Cake Ridge
Road, the developments east and west of Thomas Lake Road between Wildwood Lane and
Rahn Thomas Trail and the Art Rahn Addition. Wachter moved, Smith seconded a motion
to approve the resolution as prepared and submit it to the Department of Agriculture
to provide for proper financial participation in 1981. All voted yes.
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ROSEMOUNT VFW
It was noted that the Rosemount VFW is expanding its building on the Eagan
City line and requested approval for the location of 20 parking spaces on property
owned by the VFW in the City of Eagan. Egan moved, Blomquist seconded the motion
to approve the request subject to all applicable ordinances and requirements and
further that a landscaping plan be submitted to the City for approval. All voted
yea.
MINNESOTA WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD
A notice was received from the State of Minnesota Waste Management Board that
the City is on notice as being considered for a State hazardous waste disposal site
location. It was recommended that a member of the City Council and the City Ad^lin-
istrator be appointed as representatives for receipt of information from the Waste
Management Board concerning the issue. Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to
accept the notice and approve Mayor Bea Blomquist and City Administrator Hedges
as Eagan's representatives. All voted in favor.
CARSON PIRIE SCOTT IR BOND
There were concerns by City Council members as to whether a public hearing
is required for the Carson Pirie Scott IR Bond issue and also the short term proposed
for the Industrial Revenue issue. The Administrator was directed to investigate
further and to report to the Finance Committee for consideration and further report
to Council.
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COST REHENSIVE PLAN REVISTON
There was again discussion by the Council concerning the Met Council's staff
recommendation regarding reviions to comprehensive plans by municipalities. The
City Administrator was requested to forward a resolution to surrounding communities
asking that Mayors object to the comprehensive plan revision recommendation of the
Metr:~politan Council staff and that the resolution be submitted to the Physical
Dev~_lopment Committee of the Metropolitan Council.
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ENERGY SAVING DEVICES IN NEW DE ELOPMENTS
Councilmember Wachter recommended that the Council request that the staff
acc.uire information and make a report to the Council regarding methods of energy
conversation for new commercial construction in the City. No action was taken.
CHANGE ORDERS
The following Change Orders were submitted by the Public Works Director and
recommended for approval: Contract #232A, Change Order No. 4, consisting of seven
parts; Contract 1`80-27, Change Order No. 4; Improvement #80-11, Change Order No. 1.
Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve all change orders as submitted
and all voted yes.
OLD CEDAR AND OLD HIGHWAY #13 MAINTENANCE
Mr. Colbert requested direction from the Council as to whether the City should
maintain those portions of old Cedar Avenue and old Highway 013 that are no longer
being used as State Trunk Highways. The Council directed staff to contact MN/DOT
and Dakota County regarding continued maintenance on those streets as long as they
are owned by the County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
I',kPR0VEMFNT CONTRACTS
City Attorney Hauge submitted the following contracts for approval and
execution: Improvement #80-7, Wayne Erickson; Improvement #80-24 for Ridge Clif~e
to Thomas Montgomery. Wachter moved, Fgan seconded the motion to approve the con-
tracts and authorize their execution. All voted yes.
DAVID MATASOVSKY EASEMENT
The City Attorney submitted a proposed letter agreement between the City and
Mr. and Mrs. Matasovsky concerning consideration for a utility easement along the
south side of Wildwood Lane near Lexington Avenue adjacent to the Matasovsky
property. After explanation, Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to accept the
recommendation and to approve the agreement as presented. All members voted
in favor.
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VOUCHERS
Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the following vouchers:
1223-1257; 11302-11392; 16925-17184
ADJOURNMFNT
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 12:45 a.m.
All voted yes.
Dated: November 18, 1980 PHH
C'ty Clerk