12/16/1980 - City Council Regular
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
DECEMBER 16, 1980
A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, December 16,
1980, at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan City Hall. Present were Mayor Blomquist and
Councilmembers Tom Egan, Mark Parranto and Jim Smith. Absent was Councilmember
Wachter. Also present were City Administrator Hedges, Public Works Director Colbert,
City Engineer Rosene and City Attorney Hauge.
AGENDA
Smith moved, Egan seconded a motion to approve the agenda as presented and that
the consideration of setting public hearings regarding industrial revenue financing
for Cliff Place Office Building and for Pilot Knob Shopping Center were added to the
agenda, provided that the rezoning and preliminary plat for Pilot Knob Shopping
Center are approved. All voted yes.
MINUTES
Parranto moved, Smith seconded the motion, to approve the minutes as distributed.
All voted yea.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Martin DesLauriers was present and reviewed a proposed Joint Powers Resolution
with several cities in Dakota County concerning the purchase of civil defense warning
sirens. He recommended approval. Smith moved, Parranto seconded the motion to
approve the Joint Resolution. All voted yes. R 80-102
PARK DEPARTMENT
Park Director Ken Vraa was present.
1. Rahn Park Extension. Mr. Vraa presented a report regarding the purchase of
about 18.4 acres of park land to expand Rahn Park to be purchased from St. Paul
Companies and Zachman Homes. An option expires on December 31 and an application to
Lawcon in the amount of $195,000 with 50% grant is pending its decision by the State
Planning Agency. The Park Director recommended purchase of the property assuming
approval by the State Planning Agency prior to January 1, 1981, at the sum of $10,000
per acre as provided in the Option Agreement. Egan moved, Parranto seconded the
motion to proceed with the purchase conditioned upon the approval of the Lawcon
grant by the State Planning Agency. All voted in favor.
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2. Warming House Attendants. A list of warming house attendants for the 1981
skating season was submitted for approval by Mr. Vraa. Egan moved, Parranto seconded
the motion, all voted in favor to approve the persons on the list.
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CONSENT ITEMS
The following consent items were submitted and recommended for approval.
1. Contract #219, Change Order No. 3 Duckwood Drive Streets. It was
recommended that the change order in the amount of $339.60 be approved.
2. Contract #240A, Change Order No. 3 Drexel Heights Streets. A four part
Change Order No. 3 for Improvement Project #240A, consisting of Drexel Heights
streets, in the sum of $15,143.76 was recommended for approval by the Public Works
Director.
3. Improvement #79-17 Change Order No. 2. -A five-part Change Order No. 2 to
Improvement Project #79-17 for Safari Estates utilities was recommended to be approved
for the total sum of $6,753.72.
4. Contract #80-10, Change Order No. 1 Silver Bell-Wuthering Heights utilities.
The three part change order was recommended for approval by the Public Works Director
for a total change order of $42,028.50 deduction.
5. Contract #80-4, Final Payment. It was recommended that final payment be
made for Cedar Cliff 1st Addition utilities to Sandmark Construction Company in the
sum of $5,068.30 and accept the utilities for perpetual maintenance.
6. MN/DOT Agreement No. 597444 Cedar Avenue Storm Sewer. The MN/DOT
Agreement No. 597444 concerning permit from the City to the State to allow Trunk
Highway #77 storm sewer drainage in the City's existing 48 RCP storm sewer located
on the west side of Trunk Highway #77 near County Road #30 was reviewed. Payment to
the State in the sum of $22,513.58 under the contract was recommended for approval
and execution of the appropriate resolution. R 80-103
A 80-21
7. Cameron Addition Bond Reduction. It was recommended that the Cameron
Addition Development Bond be reduced to $3,250.
8. Twin View Manor 2nd Addition Feasibility Report. A petition from Mr. Richard
Strom, the developer of the Twin View Manor 2nd Addition, for a feasibility report
for utility and street improvements in conjunction with Project #309 for Walden Heights
Addition was recommended for approval by the Public Works Director.
9. Conditional Use Permit Renewals. Two conditional use permit renewals were
requested including John Bushnell at 4890 South Robert Trail for temporary building
and Linda Smith for Kiddie Corral Daycare Center, 4028 Rahn Road and were recommended
for approval.
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10. Joe Haluza Resignation. Mr. Joe Haluza has notified the City that he will
retire effective December 1, 1980, and the City Administrator recommended approval
and authorization to seek a replacement.
11. J.P.K. Park Addition. A request from Mr. J.E. Parranto, the developer of
the J.P.K. Park Addition, requesting an extension of time for an additional 30 days
for the final platting of J.P:K. Park Addition was received.
Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion, to approve the foregoing recommendations
and to authorize the execution of the appropriate resolutions, except that Parranto
abstained from voting on the extension of time for J.P.K. Park Addition request for
extension of time. All members voted in favor.
CONTRACT #80-20, CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 SCHMIDT ADDITION AND NORTHVIEW SCHOOL UTILITIES
Mr. Colbert discussed with the Council a proposed open cut for a trunk storm
sewer crossing adjacent to the NSP power line easement south of River Hills 9th
Addition in the Cedar Avenue Freeway area. MN/DOT will permit the open cut if per-
formed during December, 1980, but if delayed until 1981 it would be required to be
jacked under the freeway due to the proposed paving schedule in the spring of 1981
with an additional anticipated cost of about $25,000. It also was noted that the
contractor for Improvement Project #80-20 has two projects in existence in the City
and has equipment and personnel in the general area at the present time which would
create a cost savings to the City. After discussion, Egan moved, Parranto seconded
a motion, all voted in favor, to approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract #80-20 in the
amount of $76,085. All voted in favor.
TAX FORFEITED LAND
The City has received a list of five properties from the Dakota County Auditor
that had been forfeited for nonpayment of taxes for the years 1974 to 1976. They
are as follows:
1. Outlot A, Pilot Knob Heights 1st Addition. The staff recommends against
aquiring the property for easement or fee purposes.
2. Outlot F, Pilot Knob Heights 1st Addition. It was recommended that the
City acquire Outlot F for public road right-of-way for Denmark Avenue.
3. Outlot 1, South Oaks Addition. It was recommended that the County acquire
the public right-of-way for County State Aid Road No. 32 but if the County does not
acquire the right-of-way, that the City retain a drainage and utility easement over
the entire outlot.
4. Outlot A, Wilderness Run lst Addition. It was recommended that the City
acquire the Outlot for public road right-of-way for Wilderness Run Road.
5. Part of Lot 12, Block 1, Wilderness Run 1st Addition. It was recommended
that the City retain the property for public right-of-way for future access to the
property south of Wilderness Run 1st Addition.
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Blomquist moved, Smith seconded a motion to accept the foregoing recommendations
with the understanding that at least a 60-foot right-of-way be acquired for the
Outlot from the Wilderness Run 1st Addition southerly over the area of Lot 12,
Block 1, Wilderness Run 1st Addition. All voted in favor.
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING HEARING AND GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR 1981
1. Federal Revenue Sharing. The Mayor next convened a public hearing
regarding the use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for the City of Eagan for
1981 and also a review of the 1981 General Fund Budget. City Administrator
Tom Hedges discussed the uses of Federal Revenue Sharing in past years and indicated
that the 1981 allocation would be used to repay the balance of the loan from
public utilities for the purchase of land with no specific purposes defined
for the balance of the allocation. The General Fund Budget for 1981 was dis-
cussed and was recommended for approval by the Administrator. There were no
objections or comments from the audience on either issue. Egan moved, Smith
seconded the motion to close the public hearing regarding the Federal Revenue
Sharing and to approve the use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds and acceptance
by the City. All voted yes.
2. 1981 General Fund Budget. Smith moved, Parranto seconded a motion,
to approve the budget as presented. All voted yes.
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PROJECT #240 SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENTS DREXEL HEIGHTS ADDITION
Mayor Bea Blomquist convened a public hearing regarding Improvement Project #240
assessments consisting of supplemental assessments for storm sewer and street improve-
ments to the Fish Lake area and the Drexel Heights Addition. Mr. Colbert explained
the background of the project and submitted a detailed report dated December 8, 1980,
covering the history and the reasons for the supplemental assessments as proposed at
the present time. He indicated that some costs were inadvertently excluded and re-
visions were recommended for the assessment roll that was adopted by the City
Council initially on September 24, 1980, and further, that substantial amount of
costs were the responsibility of the developer of Drexel Heights Addition due to the
additional costs incurred and requests of the developer to do specific grading for
the improvements. Mr. John Koneck appeared for the developer of the Drexel Heights
Addition, Pilot Knob Properties, and presented written objections. He stated that
the developer intends to appeal the proposed supplemental assessment roll. It was
noted an assessment appeal had been filed for the original assessments by Pilot Knob
Properties. The proposed increase was from $3,875.66 for each of the 24 platted
lots in Drexel Heights Addition to $4,467.58 for each of the lots with a reduction
in the proposed assessments for the five lots owned by Harvey and Henry Braun to
$2,550.65 per lot. An explanation of the reduction for the Braun lots was explained
by Mr. Colbert verbally and in the report of December 8. Mr. Koneck indicated that
escrows are being held at one and a half times the estimated assessments for the
Drexel Heights lots. After considerable discussion, Parranto moved, Egan seconded
the motion to close the public hearing and to approve the supplemental assessment
roll and authorize the City Clerk to authorize the supplemental assessments to the
County Auditor. All voted in favor.
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CARSON PIRIE SCOTT AND COMPANY FINAL RESOLUTION IR FINANCING
The City Administrator discussed with the Council the negotiations concerning
the final resolution for industrial revenue financing for Carson Pirie Scott
Company's warehouse on Lexington Avenue. He indicated that he has been discussing
in detail with Eagan consultants and with the bond approval attorney for Carson Pirie
Scott Company, William Taylor of Chicago. There were strong concerns by the City
Council regarding the procedure being used by Carson Pirie Scott covering approxi-
mately a three year, in effect, temporary issue of industrial development revenue
mortgage bonds noting the private placement with Bank of the South, Atlanta, Georgia.
It was the Administrator's understanding that Carson Pirie Scott will be required
to request the Council to adopt a bond resolution for new bonds for the balance of
the bond issue beyond the three-year term and that the statute then in effect will
govern any extension or statutes of both federal and state and the City regulations
regarding industrial revenue financing will control whether the City Council will
approve an extension of industrial revenue financing at that time. It is expected
that a new hearing will be required. The concern of Carson Pirie Scott is that if
the sale is made for 30 years that higher interest rates would result and there is
more flexibility to renegotiate the rates set up on a short term basis. Bonds are
being issued under M.S.A. 474.06 permitting bonds to mature at any time within 30
years and in the event of adverse market conditions existing at the time of maturity
of the bonds preventing the permanent financing, the purchaser of the bonds, Bank of
the South, will look solely to the company for payment of the note which results in
payment of the bonds, and will not look to the credit of the City. After extended
discussion, Smith moved, Parranto seconded a motion to approve the final resolution
as submitted without taking a position as to temporary financing but noting the
financial strength of Carson Pirie Scott and Company and basing its resolution upon
its financial position. There were no objections to the financing. All voted in
favor. SEE BOND FILE
ECON LABORATORY FINAL RESOLUTION IR FINANCING
The request for approval of the final resolution for $5.5 million industrial develop-
ment revenue note for Economics Laboratory was next considered. Representatives of
Econ Lab were present and discussed the proposed two year temporary financing issue.
It was noted that after the two year term, permanent financing would be required and
that a new request for industrial revenue financing would be required to be presented
to the City Council at that time. Parranto moved, Wachter seconded a motion to
approve the final resolution with the understanding that the Econ Laboratories finan-
cial position appears to be very strong. There were no objections to the financing.
All members voted in favor. SEE BOND FILE
Councilmember Wachter arrived at the meeting at this time.
PILOT KNOB CENTER REZONING AND PRELIMINARY PLAT
The next application submitted to the Council concerned the application of Pilot
Knob Associates to rezone from R-4 to CSC, preliminary plat approval and detailed site
plan approval for Pilot Knob Commercial Center on Pilot Knob Road and Duckwood Drive.
The Planning Commission recommended approval at its November 25, 1980 meeting subject
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to certain conditions. Mr. Ron Krank, architect, and Ralph Wagner, engineer, were
present for the applicants. Mr. Krank indicated that Kraus Anderson is the developer
and also will lease and manage the center. He also indicated that all ordinance
requirements were met except that the parking stalls are smaller than ordinance
specifications. He discussed the proposed roadway to be dedicated and that 5.6
acres of ponding is proposed to be dedicated to the City. There will be about 27
stores.
A number of adjacent owners and interested persons were present and objected to
the shopping center for several reasons. Councilmembers indicated that three lots,
Lots 2, 3, and 4, Block 2, do not have access to public streets and do not comply with
ordinance requirements. It was suggested by the applicant that the lots have private
easements. Mr. Krank stated that MN/DOT has verified that Outlot A will be acquired
by MN/DOT and the exact location has now been determined. There were concerns about
access to Yankee Doodle Road to the Hillcrest commercial land to the north. There
was also a suggestion that there be an association agreement with public easements of
record to the lots on the west. Mayor Blomquist had concerns about the rezoning and
indicated there is a large amount of commercially zoned land in the City at the present
time. She also indicated that the Council and Planning Commission did not intend that
the R-4 zoned area be changed to CSC even though the Land Use Guide indicates commer-
cial use. The Comprehensive Plan is simply a guide and the Council is not bound by
it according to Councilmembers. Mr. Krank stated that offices would be constructed
on the rezoned area but no specific proposed use for that area at the present time.
There was discussion concerning the meetings that took place with the Council
and Planning Commission members in compiling the Land Use Plan and it was intended only
as a sketchy blob plan with no discussion about the rezoning of the R-4 land to CSC
partially because of the excessive commercially zoned land in the City at that time.
It was suggested that the area to the west of Phase I be developed rather than to
go into Phase II and rezone and there was also concern about the uses to the south of
proposed Duckwood Drive. There were further concerns about the sweeping curve of
Duckwood Drive possibly being unsafe for through traffic. Mr. Krank stated that
visibility and terrain is important as to the proposed location for the center and
that moving the center to the east or west would not be desirable. Councilmembers
suggested that Outlot B be dedicated at the present time for street purposes to
determine for certain the location of the street. Mr. Parranto objected to the small
parcel at the south end of Outlot B without access to Duckwood Drive and recommended
that public street access be required for the lots to the west. After lengthy dis-
cussion, Blomquist moved, Egan seconded the motion to deny the application for re-
zoning for reasons stated above, and further,
1. That it is not in conformance with the existing zoning.
2. That it has not been the intent of the City to include greater area
zoned for residential for commercially zoned purposes unless a tradeoff of commercial
zoning could take place.
3. That the Comprehensive Plan is only a guide for the City.
4. That there is no showing that additionally zoned area will improve the com-
mercial center.
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5. That there is no commitment as to the use of the area requested to be rezoned.
6. There were concerns about the additional area zoned to the north for shop-
ping center purposes and the excessive commercial zoning in the immediate area.
7. The street curve for Duckwood Drive appeared to be too sweeping for safe
travel.
Those in favor were Blomquist, Egan, and WAchter. Those against were Smith and
Parranto.
The Councilmembers did discuss, however, the possibility that the applicant reapply
on the basis of a revised plan showing a substantial change by the Council. Council-
member Wachter recommended that all future commercial centers be required to install
energy conservation measures.
Then Blomquist moved, Egan seconded the motion to deny the application for
preliminary plat for reasons including the fact the plat does not conform with the
City ordinances including access to a public street, concern about the proposed dedi-
cation of Outlot B for public street purposes, and also no public access to Lot 6.
Those in favor were Blomquist, Egan, and Wachter. Those against were Smith and
Parranto.
PLAT WAIVERS
The application of Gabbert Development Company for waiver of plat to subdivide five
duplex lots for single ownership consisting of Lot 2, Block 4, and Lot 1, Block 3,
Ches Mar 1st Addition, Lot 2, Block 1, and Lot 4, Block 2, Ches Mar 5th Addition, and
Lot 8, Block 2, Ches Mar East 1st Addition. The APC recommended approval with the con-
ditions on November 25, 1980. There were no objections to the application. Egan
moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the application as submitted subject to
the following conditions:
1. All property shall retain the existing drainage easements.
2. Each of the newly created lots shall meet all ordinance requirements.
3. Separate water and sanitary sewer connections shall be provided to each
housing unit.
All voted in favor. R 80-104
WEDGWOOD ADDITION PRELIMINARY PLAT
Mr. Rod Hardy appeared on behalf of the application of Dunn & Curry for revised
preliminary plat of Wedgwood Addition. The APC recommended approval on November 25,
1980, subject to certain conditions. Mr. Hardy reviewed in detail the revisions
proposed from 71 to 85 single family lots with an average lot width reduced from 85
feet to 75 foot frontage. There were Council concerns about trying to sell lots too
fast with the possible demand for larger lots in Eagan in the future. Mr. Hardy
explained the need to reduce utility and street costs plus underground utility costs
have increased greatly and there is a need to stay in the market for affordable hous-
ing. Certain Councilmembers indicated that there has been an attempt to encourage a
mix in housing and to offer lower cost housing. Mr. Parranto indicated the Lexington
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South PUD density is still more dense than the proposal for Wedgwood Addition. Four
previous developments have been approved with lots of less than 12,000 square feet
recently. Councilmembers determined that each plat will be reviewed individually
rather than to revise the ordinance to provide for shorter frontages and smaller
square footages for single family lots. Parranto moved, Smith seconded a motion to
approve the preliminary plat as revised noting that the PUD requirements have not been
changed, that it is not a replat, and that the City should provide for alternate
lot sizes and therefore, there is no precedent being set by the approval, subject to
the following recommendations:
1. Detailed grading and drainage plan shall be approved by the City Engineer.
2. The plat shall be subject to the comments of the Dakota County Plat Com-
mission, because Lexington Avenue has now been approved as a county road.
3. All easements shall be approved by the City Engineer.
4. The proposed housing shall meet all setback requirements as required by
Ordinance 52 and variances shall not be allowed unless there are severe topographic
restraints or trees.
5. All ordinance requirements must be met including revision of development
agreement if required.
All voted yes. D 80-107
NICOLS SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER IR FINANCING
An application of the developers of J.P.K. Park Company for industrial revenue
financing for Nicols Square Shopping Center was next considered. A request for public
hearing for January 6, 1981, was discussed. Smith moved, Wachter seconded the
motion, to accept the petition and set a public hearing for January 6, 1981, at
7:00 p.m. at the City Hall. All voted in favor except Parranto who abstained.
EAGAN MONTESSORI AND CHILD CARE SPECIAL PERMIT
Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt appeared on behalf of their application for special permit
for Eagan Montessori and Child Care School to be located in the former St. John
Neumann Church at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and Lone Oak Road. The school
has been located for several years in the Pilot Knob Elementary School basement and
has been relocated to the new location. The proposed enrollment is 70 children on
a five-acre site being leased from Rauenhorst Corporation. It was recommended by
Councilmembers that there be a divider on the west side to keep the children away
from Lexington Avenue and later that a fence be installed in the spring. Smith
moved, Parranto seconded the motion, to approve the application for a three
year period with the staff to approve the site plan including outdoor play area to be
constructed and completed by June 1, 1981, and further that the applicant must
install barriers along the west end of the parking lot. All voted yes.
D 80-108
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MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE RESTAURANT
Mr. Hussein Ansari appeared on behalf of his application for a tavern license
under Ordinance No. 44 for live entertainment to include belly dancing at the Mediter-
ranean Cruise Restaurant. After discussion, Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion
to approve the application subject to review by July 1, 1981, and further subject to
compliance with all applicable ordinances. All voted yes.
SEWER AND WATER RATE STUDY PROPOSAL, 1981
The sewer and water rate study as submitted by the consulting engineers covering
1981 was upon motion by Egan, seconded Wachter, all voting in favor, scheduled for
discussion by the Council on January 6, 1981. All voted yes.
URBAN PLANNING AND DESIGN RATE SCHEDULE
The rate schedule submitted by John Voss of Urban Planning and Design for 1981
planning consultant services was discussed. After discussion, Parranto moved, Smith
seconded the motion to approve the rate schedule. All voted in favor except for
Wachter who voted against indicating that the percentage increase appeared to be
excessive.
CLIFF PLACE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE FINANCING HEARING
A petition for Hillcrest Development Company for industrial revenue financing for
Cliff Place office building in the amount of $1,100,000 was discussed. Upon motion
by Wachter, seconded Parranto, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that a
public hearing be scheduled on the petition on January 20, 1981, at 7:00 p.m. at the
City Hall.
PILOT KNOB SHOPPING CENTER INDUSTRIAL REVENUE FINANCING
The petition of the developers of Pilot Knob Shopping Center for $5.5 million
industrial revenue financing was then discussed. It was noted that the application
for rezoning and plat approval had been denied and no action was taken on the petition
for financing.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GUIDELINES
Mr. Hedges discussed new information to date concerning the status of the Eagan
Comprehensive Plan in relation to the Metropolitan Council and indicated that certain
problems could arise with the EAW and other controls the Metropolitan Council has
relating to City development. There was discussion concerning the possibility of sub-
mitting the plan noting some changes require completion. After considerable discus-
sion, Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion, to authorize the City Administrator to
submit a letter to the Metropolitan Council indicating the City Council will be sub-
mitting the Comprehensive Plan approximately January 15 at which time the final review
by the City Council will take place covering any revisions to the plan prior to final
submission. Those in favor were Egan, Smith and Blomquist. Those against were Wachter
and Parranto.
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CETA EMPLOYEE STEVEN VANBRAUGH
Mr. Steven Vanbraugh was recommended for the position of Forestry Aid at the
rate of between $3.85 and $4.10 per hour and the City Administrator recommended
approval of the document notice of allocation agreement through CETA. Smith moved,
Wachter seconded a motion to approve the recommendation. All voted yes.
HUMAN RESOURCE ASSOCIATES COUNSELING PROGRAM
Mr. Hedges explained that the employee assistance program through Human
Resource Associates, Inc., of Hastings offers free confidential professional assis-
tance to help the employees and their families to resolve problems that affect per-
sonal lives and job performance. The Dakota County Board has engaged Human Resource
Associates to provide assistance at the County level with employees. Funding for
the program was discussed indicating that the cost for the City for 1981 will be
$78 for all full time employees, the second year would be $390 with higher amounts
in subsequent years. The City Administrator recommended approval of the contract for
one year. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to authorize the approval of the
contract with Human Resource Associates to participate in the employee's program
for 1981. All voted yes.
JOHNNY CAKE RIDGE ADDITION BOND REDUCTION
A request from Orrin Thompson Homes for reduction in the amount of $22,660 of
the development bond cash escrow and $26,000 for walkway along the east side of
Johnny Cake Ridge Road was received. It was noted the park land has now been dedi-
cated and recommended that the cash escrow for park be refunded. Mr. Colbert recom-
mended retainage of $1,000 for proper handicap cuts for the walkway at Johnny Cake
and Cliff Roads. Smith moved, Parranto seconded the motion to approve the recommenda-
tion for the walkway. All voted yes.
Smith moved, Parranto seconded the motion to authorize the release of the
$22,660 cash escrow for park contribution purposes. All voted in favor.
CONTRACT #80-13 CHES MAR EAST 1ST ADDITION CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
The City Public Works Director recommended approval of an additional amount of
$19,475.27, Change Order No. 1, to Contract #80-13 for final paving for the streets
in Ches Mar East 1st Addition requested by the developer. Egan moved, Wachter
seconded the motion to approve the change order with the understanding that the
developer will submit a request for the change order in writing to the City and
approve the assessment of the additional cost. All voted yes.
WESCOTT ROAD MCCARTHY RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION
The City Attorney recommended that the Council authorize the hiring of Tom
Metzen of Metzen Appraisals as the City's appraiser for the condemnation action re-
garding the Dennis McCarthy property for the extension of Wescott Road. Egan
moved, Parranto seconded the motion to authorize the hiring of Mr. Metzen. All
voted aye.
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INDUSTRIAL REVENUE FINANCING CONSULTANT
Because of difficulty that had been encountered by the staff regarding local
consultants for one of the industrial revenue bond issues on the agenda on December
16, Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to establish the policy for industrial
revenue financing in the City and all applicants will provide an experienced in-
dustrial revenue consultant located within the State of Minnesota for any future
applications reviewed by the City Council. All members voted in favor.
BURR OAK POND N.O.H.W.
A petition had been submitted by property owners around Burr Oak Pond requesting
determination through the Department of Natural Resources for controlled water
elevation for Burr Oak Pond. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion, to acknowledge
receipt of the petition and direct the staff to research the feasibility of adjusting
the controlled outlet elevation. All voted in favor.
VOUCHERS
Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the following vouchers:
1259-1281; 11502-11586; 17265-17434.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion duly made and seconded the meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m. All
voted yes.
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