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06/16/1981 - City Council Regular 06-1- CIINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL EAGAN, MINNESOTA JUNE 16, 1981 A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, June 16, 1981 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan City Hall. Present were Mayor Blomquist and Councilmembers Parranto, Smith, Wachter and Egan. Also present were City Engineer Rosene, Public Works Director Colbert, City Administrator Hedges and City Attorney Hauge. AGENDA Wachter moved, Smith seconded a motion to approve the agenda as dis- tributed. All voted yes. HISTORIC FIRE TRUCK The Council reviewed the 1942 Chevrolet fire truck purchased from the University of Minnesota and used as the City of Eagan's first firefighting vehicle which has been restored by members of the Fire Department. M3 NUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of the June 2, 1981 meeting were approved with the following revisions: page 3, regarding trailer permit renewals, the staff was to investigate four trailer permits and it was found that each of them was grandfathered; page 10, regarding the Winkler/Jackson Addition, the R-1 adjoining Slater's Acres would be six units; page 12, all members voted in favor of the main motion. Egan moved, Parranto seconded the motion to approve the minutes as revised. All voted in favor. $4,550,000 GO BOND ISSUE Phyllis Slattery and Leonard Kopp of Miller & Schroeder were present concerning the proposed sale of $4,530,000 general obligation bonds. There had been discussion concerning the issuance of three-year temporary bonds callable after one and one-half years until the long term issue could be sold due to the current bond market. Noting the necessity then of two bond sales with added expenses and administrative responsibilities, it was the recom- mendation of the City Administrator and the Director of Finance that the Council consider issuing long term bonds. Wachter moved, Parranto seconded a motion to authorize Miller & Schroeder Municipals to proceed with a bond sale with advertisement providing for receipt of the bids on July 22, 1981 at 12:00 noon and further that a special City Council meeting be scheduled at 5:30 p.m. on July 22, 1981, to award the bid. All voted in favor. SEE BOND FILE WILDWOOD LANE A number of neighbors along Wildwood Lane (County Road #30) appeared with a petition containing 102 signatures of people living along the road request- ing that Wildwood Lane be renamed to Diffley Road. Because of the historical significance of the Diffley family name in the City with the original 1 0613G Council Minutes June 16, 1981 Diffley's having settled in Eagan prior to Minnesota statehood, Wachter moved, Egan seconded a motion to authorize revision of Wildwood Lane to Diffley Road subject, however, to review of the cost to the City and further contact with MN/DOT concerning signing along new Cedar Avenue. All voted in favor. CONSENT AGENDA The following Consent Agenda items were submitted and recommended for approval: 1. July Conditional Use Permit Renewals. The following conditional use permit renewals were recommended for approval: a. Inver Grove Heights Dispatching Fees of $.50 per capita for dispatching fire services. b. George Becker for group type foster home at 3890 Lexington Avenue South. c. Jerry Thomas for horse ranch at 4889 Pilot Knob Road. 2. Eagan Hockey Booster's Gambling License. It was recommended that the temporary combination gambling license for Eagan Hockey Boosters from July 3 to 5, 1981 for the Fourth of July Celebration, be approved. 3. Temporary 3.2 License for Cedarvale Lanes Softball Tournament. It was recommended that the application submitted by Randy Spring, representing Cedarvale Lanes, to sell non-intoxicating malt liquor at Univac Field on August 22 and 23, 1981, for a softball tournament be approved. 4. Fourth of July Association Contribution. A letter was received from the Eagan Fourth of July Association requesting a contribution to the Fourth of July celebration. It was recommended that the sum of $500 budgeted under Miscellaneous for 1981 be contributed to the association. 5. 3.2 Beer License for Fourth of July Association. The application of the Fourth of July Association for 3.2 beer license for July 3, 4, and 5, 1981 for the Fourth of July celebration at Rahn Park was recommended by the staff for approval. 6. Improvement Project #335 Feasibility Report. The feasibility report for Improvement Project #335 consisting of Twin View Manor 2nd Addition im- provements was submitted and recommended for approval and further that a public hearing be scheduled on July 21, 1981 at 7:00 P.M. 7. Improvement Project #337 Univac Semiconductor Utilities. The feasibility report for Improvement Project #337 consisting of Univac Semiconductor plant utility improvements was recommended that it be accepted and that the hearing on the report be scheduled for July 21, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall. 2 06137 Council Minutes June 16, 1981 8. Improvement Project #339 Brown's Lake Outlet. The feasibility report has now been completed covering the Brown's Lake Outlet Improvement Project #339 and it was recommended that it be approved and the hearing regarding the report be scheduled for July 21, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall. 9. Improvement Project #342 Briarhill 4th Addition. The petition had been submitted from Tollefson Development Company for installation of streets and utilities to the second phase of Briarhill 4th Addition. It was recom- mended that the petition be approved and the City Engineer be authorized to prepare the feasibility report for Improvement Project #343. 11. Project #219 Duckwood Drive Grading. The City received a request for final payment for the grading improvements for Duckwood Drive under Improvement Project #219. It was recommended that the final payment in the amount of $14,390.90 be made to Husting and Engstrom, Inc. and to accept the street for perpetual maintenance. 12. M.G. Astleford Excavation Permit. Mr. M. G. Astleford has submitted an application for a grading permit for approximately 20 acres of land located between I-35E and Cliff Road west of existing Galaxie Avenue. It was recom- mended that the excavation permit application be approved subject to compli- ance with all City requirements. 13. Improvement #80-15 Silver Bell and Deerwood Streets. Change Order #2 to Improvement #80-15 consisting of Silver Bell and Deerwood Streets comprising three parts including Parts A, B, and C, was recommended for ap- proval in the amount of $2,246.13. 14. Improvement #80-11 Brittany 2nd and 3rd Addition Utilities. The request for final payment covering Improvemenet #80-11 regarding Brittany 2nd and 3rd Addition utilities in the sum of $11,601.27 was recommended for ap- proval for payment to Thomas Montgomery Construction and accept the streets for perpetual maintenance. 15. Improvement #80-22 Cedar Cliff 3rd Addition Utilities. The request for final payment to Sandmark Construction, Inc., in the amount of $7,255.70 regarding Cedar Cliff 3rd Addition utilities was recommended for approval under Improvement #80-22. 16. Improvement #80-30 Highview Avenue. It was recommended that the third and final payment request for Improvement #80-30 to Richard Knutson, Inc., in the amount of $3,249.48 for Highview Avenue streets be approved and the street be accepted for perpetual maintenance. 17. Improvement Project #237 Thomas Lake Road. It was recommended by the Consulting Engineer that the thirteenth and final pay request for Improvement Project #237 to McNamara Vivant Contracting Company in the amount of $18,560.18 be approved and to accept the Thomas Lake Road street for perpetual maintenance. 3 00138 Council Minutes June 16, 1981 Upon motion by Egan, seconded Wachter, it was Resolved that the recom- mendations under the foregoing Consent Agenda be approved as presented. All voted yes. PROJECT #302 I-494 STORM SEWER OUTLET Mayor Blomquist then convened a public hearing regarding the storm sewer outlet along I-494 under Project #302 covering O'Neil Pond. Mr. Colbert and Mr. Rosene explained the project and indicated that considerable cost saving will be realized due to financial cost participation with MN/DOT and the use of the right-of-way prior to the construction of the completion of I-494. In the event that the project is not installed simultaneously with the construc- tion of I-494 the City would then pay a greatly increased cost for the in- stallation of the storm sewer at a later time. An explanation took place concerning the background of storm sewers throughout the City and particularly the northern area of Eagan. A petition from area owners was submitted objecting to the project on the basis of lack of necessity including the fact that there is an existing natural basin, that there allegedly was no benefit, and possible ecological harm. Mr. Colbert explained that a public information meeting had been held and attended by a large number of affected residents. Robert Meyer, 1057 McKee Street, had questions concerning his area and it was explained that part of McKee Addition contributes to Project #302 area. Mr. Kolosky questioned the acquisition of easements for ponds for storm sewer purposes and stated that he would request dedication or acquisition. Don Ringrose, representing Laukka Beck, the buyer of the Dayton-Hudson property, anticipated that that property would have an assessment of $494,000 including 43% of the total cost of the City's cost of the project. He stated that Laukka Beck supported the highway but was not prepared to commence development and will request special consideration regarding assessments and that they not be levied until 1982. The director of Granville House was present and also requested special con- sideration by the Assessment Committee. Dagny Christensen, the director, claimed no benefit to the property but it was noted in August of 1980 when the special use permit was granted to Granville House that the applicant agreed to consent to any proposed improvements by the City and this fact was explained by Councilmember Parranto. It was noted that the cost to the City may be three times greater if the project is done independently of MN/DOT and further that the EIS has been completed. MN/DOT has excluded Mendota Heights area of the watershed as Mendota Heights requested to not be included. It was noted the assessment hearing may be held in 1981 but possibly the roll would not be certified until 1982 to the Dakota County Auditor. After considerable discussion Smith moved, Wachter seconded a motion to close the hearing and further explained that it would be of benefit to the City and the residents to work cooperatively with MN/DOT as has been the Council's pattern in the past; It was further Resolved that the project be ordered in and that the Engineer be authorized to prepare plans and specifi- cations for the project. All voted yes. 4 00139 Council Minutes June 16, 1981 PROJECT #336 TOMARK 1ST ADDITION STREET AND UTILITIES The next public hearing convened by the Mayor concerned Project #336 covering street and utility improvements to Tomark 1st Addition. There were no objections to the project. After discussion Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to close the hearing, to order in the project and order the prep- aration of the plans and specifications. All voted yes. PROJECT #332 OVERBILL FARM ADDITION STREETS AND UTILITIES The public hearing regarding Improvement Project #332 covering streets and utilities for Overhill Farm Addition was convened by Mayor Blomquist. Dave Dehler, the developer, was present and there were no objections to the project. Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to close the hearing, to order in the project, and further to authorize preparation of the plans and specifi- cations. All voted in favor. EDWARD H. MATHEW INDUSTRIAL REVENUE FINANCING The public hearing regarding the application of Edward H. Mayhew for $525,000 industrial revenue financing for a 16,000 square foot office ware- house at the southwest corner of Apollo Road and Mike Collins Drive in Eagandale Industrial Park was next convened. The site plan and concept plan have been submitted to the City and it was noted that the project was in compliance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the City's guidelines. Miller & Schroeder representatives were present as also was the architect. It was noted that the financing is expected to be permanent 10-15 year financing on a 25 year amortization schedule. Wachter moved, Egan seconded a motion to approve the preliminary resolution subject, however, to compliance with all City and state requirements. All voted in favor. ASSESSMENT HEARINGS The Mayor convened the public assessment hearings which were properly noticed for hearing and Tom Colbert, the Public Works Director, explained each of the projects. The following assessment rolls were recommended for adop- tion: 1. Project #312 First Minnehaha Addition. There were no objections. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to adopt the roll and certify it to the County Auditor. All voted in favor. 2. Project #272B Brittany Addition. There were no objections to the project and Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the assessment roll and authorize it to be certified to the Dakota County Auditor. All voted yes. 3. Project #265B Lake Shores Addition, and Brittany Addition. There being no objections, upon motion of Egan, seconded Blomquist, it was Resolved that the roll be approved and authorized to be certified to the County Auditor. All voted in favor except Parranto who abstained. 5 IL7;0 Council Minutes June 16, 1981 4. Project #255B Thomas Lake Addition. Noting there were no objec- tions, Wachter moved, Parranto seconded the motion to approve the assessment roll and authorize its certification to the County Auditor. All voted in favor. 5. Project #310 Ches Mar East 1st Addition. There were no objections to the project and Parranto moved, Smith seconded a motion to approve the roll and authorize it to be certified to the Dakota County Auditor's office. All voted in favor. 6. Project #287A Eden Addition. After noting there were no objec- tions, Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the assessment roll as prepared and to authorize it to be certified to the County Auditor. All members voted yea. 7. Project #254A and #275 Safari Estates and Slater Road, James_ Street and Cliff Road area. It was noted that Project #254 A and #275 were combined and there were no objections to the roll. One property owner, Mrs. Ernest Schindeldecker, was present and objected but it was noted that the assessment for the Schindeldeckers had been deferred. Wachter moved, Parranto seconded a motion, all voted yes, to approve the roll and to certify it to the County Auditor. 8. Project #285 Silver Bell and Nicols Avenue. Mr. Vernon Seurer appeared and objected to the assessment for two lots where it was understood that credit would be given for a portion of one lot. Parranto moved, Smith seconded the motion to approve the assessment roll and to authorize its being certified to the County Auditor subject, however, to review of the Seurer parcel. All voted yes. 9. Project #235 Part of the NE 1/4 of Section 32. Upon motion by Egan, seconded Wachter, all voting in favor, it was Resolved that Project #235 assessment hearing be rescheduled to July 7, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall. 10. Project #199 _ Quarry Lane and Towerview Road. A number of affected property owners were present and had questions concerning the project. There were objections to the quality of work. Gordon Huisentruit objected on the basis of the number of feet being assessed for his property. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the assessment roll and authorize it being certified to the County Auditor subject, however, to the Public Works Director reviewing the project as to quality of construction. All voted in favor. 11. Project #233 Highridge Terrace. After convening the hearing it was noted that Mr. Warren Knutson, the only affected resident in the project, objected to the assessment roll noting that an assessment search had been run at the time of the purchase of the property by him which indicated that there were no assessments against the property. The seller of the property who had signed a waiver of hearing had moved to California. Smith moved, Wachter 6 Council Minutes June 16, 1981 seconded the motion that the staff make reasonable efforts to collect the unpaid assessments from the former owner, Mr. Garner, and further that the assessment roll not be approved as prepared. All voted in favor. AL HARP OUTSIDE STORAGE FOR HALLEY'S 1ST ADDITION Mr. Al Harp was present concerning his application for conditional use permit to allow outside storage on Lot 4, Block 2, Halley's 1st Addition. The APC had recommended approval at its May 26, 1981 meeting subject to condi- tions. Mr. Ed DuBois, current neighbor of Mr. Al Harp, stated he favored the move and requested that the move take place as soon as possible. Mr. Harp stated that he could complete the move by January 1, 1982. Wachter moved, Smith seconded a motion to approve the application subject to the following conditions: 1. That gravel base be included in the outside storage area. 2. That Mr. Harp sign an agreement drafted by the City Attorney that he will not object to his fair share of assessments for utilities once the utilities are approved for this addition. 3. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted showing the screening around the outside storage area and shall include an adequate landscape bond to be released no sooner than one year after landscaping is completed all to the approval of the staff. 4. Storage shall not be allowed to exceed the height of the fence. 5. The parking area shall have an asphalt surface and concrete curbing around the perimeter of the parking area. 6. Dust control measures shall be used when needed on the outside stor- age area. 7. Storage shall only be allowed within the area designated by a fence. 8. All of the equipment and materials that are presently being used for his business shall be relocated to Lot 4, Block 2, Halley's 1st Addition. All members voted in favor. RICHARD STOKE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND 3.2 BEER LICENSE Mr. Richard Stuke appeared on behalf of his application for conditional use permit for sale of 3.2 beer at the former Cedarvale Theater and it was noted that the conditional use permit for indoor recreational center was granted approval by the City Council on June 2, 1981. Mr. Stuke also re- quested a 3.2 on-sale beer license and an amusement device license under the Amusement Device Ordinance. Mr. Stuke was present and stated he proposed to locate 13 to 14 amusement device machines within the recreation center and further stated that 3.2 beer is necessary for the operation of the business. A meeting had been held with staff regarding the concerns of the Council and 7 ooh' Council Minutes June 16, 1981 Mr. Stuke stated that he would not allow anyone in the center under 19 unac- companied by a parent or guardian. Mr. Parranto stated that he would vote no on the 3.2 beer license and there was considerable discussion concerning the application for the 3.2 beer license. There were concerns by Councilmembers that it would not be economically viable to operate a pool hall and recreation center without minors allowed and further that serving 3.2 beer would be quite difficult. Parranto moved to deny the application for conditional use permit for 3.2 beer on the premises, Wachter seconderd the motion. Those in favor were Wachter and Parranto. Those against were Smith and Egan. Blomquist abstained. Smith then moved to approve the conditional use permit for 3.2 beer license with annual review of the conditional use permit at the time of renewal of the 3.2 license and further that no one under 19 would be admitted to the property without being accompanied by a parent or guardian. Egan seconded the motion. Those in favor were Smith and Egan. Those against were Wachter, Parranto and Blomquist. There was no action on the amusement device application. DOUGLAS R. WITT GARAGE VARIANCE Mr. Douglas Witt appeared on behalf of his application for variance in order to build a garage within the 30-foot setback requirements on Lot 4, Burr View Acres at 435 Chapel Lane. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to certain conditions. There were no objections. Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the application subject to the follow- ing conditions: 1. Access to the new structure will be provided by the existing driveway off of Chapel Lane. 2. The City will retain all existing drainage and utility easements. 3. All other City ordinances will be complied with. All members voted in favor. WINXLER/JACKSON ADDITION PRELIMINARY PLAT The application of Richard Winkler for preliminary plat approval of the Winkler/Jackson Addition was next considered by the Council. Mr. Winkler was present and Mayor Blomquist stated that a meeting will be held between the Eagan and Burnsville City Administrators on the following Friday concerning the Slater's Road extension into Burnsville. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to continue the application for preliminary plat approval until the next regular City Council meeting. All voted in favor except Parranto who voted no. A petition had been received from Mr. Winkler for a feasibility study for streets and utilities. Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to accept the petition and authorize the feasibility study as requested with the under- standing that the cost will be paid by the petitioner. All voted in favor. 8 0 61A Council Minutes June 16, 1981 ROAD GRADER PURCHASE The bids for a 1981 road grader were received at 2 p.m. on May 21, 1981 and the Public Works Director has reviewed the bids in detail. It was recom- mended that the City purchase a John Deere 670A noting that there were many technical reasons after analyzing the bids as to why that piece of equipment is best suited for the work to be performed by the City. The bid for the John Deere 670A was from Valley Equipment with a base bid of $93,911 with guardian maintenance and a maximum five-year cost to the City of $99,911 with a guaran- teed repurchase of $98,766. A representative of Borchert-Ingersoll, Mr. Jack Nyquist, was present and objected to the recommendation of the staff indicat- ing the Borchert-Ingersoll bid for a Champion 715A with a base bid of $81,903 was the low bid. Colbert reviewed his recommendation and findings in detail and noted the deviations from the specifications. Mr. Nyquist stated the John Deere is a smaller unit and that the only objection to the Champion is its transmission. Councilmember Egan was concerned about the subjective analyses of bids and potential objections from other bidders. It was noted the Champion can snowplow in an articulated manner which is a revision to the report. After reviewing the specifications, the total cost bid, and the comparative analyses of each of the bids, and the summary and recommendation of the Public Works Director dated June 1, 1981, Wachter moved, Parranto seconded the motion to purchase the John Deere 670A from Valley Equipment according to its bid and the recommendation of the Public Works Director. Those in favor were Parranto, Wachter, and Blomquist. Those against were Smith and Egan. SIGN ORDINANCE #16 AMENDMENT The City Council briefly reviewed the proposed amendment to the Sign Ordinance regarding freeway signs and Blomquist moved, Wachter seconded the motion to continue the consideration until the next regular meeting. All voted yes. CHARLES OLSON AND SONS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT The application of Charles Olson and Sons for conditional use permit for outside storage at 2745 South Lexington Avenue was next considered by the Council. Mr. James Lilly, the president of Charles Olson and Sons, was pre- sent. The APC recommended approval and it was noted that 26,000 square feet of outside storage will be provided. Wachter moved, Egan seconded a motion to approve the application upon the following conditions: 1. That there will not be permanent storage of articulated devices above ten feet. 2. Only materials or equipment related to the operations of occupants of the building on this site shall be permitted in the outside storage area. 3. A ten-foot chain link fence will encircle the area proposed for outside storage. 9 Council Minutes June 16, 1981 4. All currently existing parking stalls in the front of the building would remain. 5. A landscape plan which provides shrubbery around the perimeter of the site (on the outside of the fence) shall be approved by the staff and imple- mented by the applicant within one year of the conditional use permit date of issuance or adequate landscape bond shall be provided. 6. The conditional use permit shall be approved for an indefinite period of time provided the conditions herein are met at all times and all provisions of other City ordinances pertaining thereto are also met. All voted yes. RUPERT'S ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE The application of Jerome Cassidy and C & L, Inc. for transfer of on-sale liquor license for Rupert's, formerly LeAnn's Restaurant, at T.H. #3 was next considered. The staff has reviewed the application and has no objection to the approval of the application. Representatives of Rupert's were present including Jerome Cassidy. Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to authorize the issuance of the license to C & L, Inc. All voted yes. WEDGWOOD ADDITION FINAL PLAT The final plat for Wedgwood Addition is in order for consideration and staff recommended approval subject to normal conditions. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the recommendation and authorize the execution of the final plat subject to compliance with all City requirements. All voted yes. R 81-41 D 81-36 IMPROVEMENT #80-25 WESCOTT ROAD STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS The bids were received for the Wescott Road streets and utilities on June 11, 1981 at 10:30 a.m. It was noted that Enebek Construction Company is the low bidder in the sum of $415,327.32. A mistake in the bid had been noted and thus the reason for Enebek being the low bidder and it was recommended that the low bid be approved. Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the award of the contract to Enebek Construction Company. All voted yes. IMPROVEMENT #81-3 BUR OAK POND Bids were received for the storm sewer outlet from Bur Oak Pond on June 11 and it was recommended that the low bid for Improvement #81-3 including Bur Oak Pond outlet, Trunk Highway#55 pond outlet, Yankee Square Shopping Center, and Joyce Addition improvements be awarded to Parrott Construction Company in the sum of $295,193.61. Egan moved, Parranto seconded the motion to award the contract to Parrott Construction Company in the above amount and further subject to entry into an agreement with MN/DOT for cost participation and also for the acceptance of the deduct included in the alternate. All voted yes. 10 Council Minutes June 16, 1981 BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE A proposed revised building permit fee schedule was submitted to the Council indicating in detail the present and proposed permit requirements for a single family dwelling. Blomquist moved, Smith seconded a motion to approve the proposed building permit fee schedule. Those in favor were Blomquist, Smith, Wachter and Egan. Against was Parranto. D 81-37 1980 AUDIT REPORT Smith moved, Blomquist seconded the motion to continue the consideration of the 1980 Audit report until the next regular meeting. All voted yes. IMPROVEMENT #80-7 Mr. Colbert stated that Swede Erickson, Inc., the contractor for the installation of the utilities in the Windcrest, Duckwood Trails and Windtree Additions had not completed the project by the required completion date and it was the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council take formal action to terminate the contract and authorize the staff to file a claim for uncompleted work and the assessment of liquidated damages. Egan moved, Wachter seconded a motion to accept the recommendation and authorize the staff to officially terminate the contract as provided. All voted in favor. IMPROVEMENT #80-18 1980 SEAL COATING PROJECT Mr. Colbert stated that the contractor on the 1980 Seal Coating Project failed to complete all portions of the project according to the plans and specifications and noted the contractor has now filed a petition for bank- ruptcy. The staff recommended the Council authorize the termination of the contract and file an appropriate claim against the bonding company to assure the project is completed and that nonacceptable work is corrected. Wachter moved, Parranto seconded a motion to approve the recommendation as outlined. All voted in favor. IMPROVEMENT #81-1 GALAlIE AVENUE The plans and specifications for Galaxie Avenue grading and utilities under Improvement #81-1 were submitted and recommended for approval. Parranto moved, Wachter seconded the motion to accept the recommendation. All voted in favor. Parranto then moved, Smith seconded a motion to approve the Resolution as submitted regarding the plans and specifications for Galaxie Avenue reloca- tion. All voted yes. R 81-40a DONALD AVENUE STOP SIGN REQUEST A request was submitted from Mr. Ronald Klatz of 3371 Donald Avenue for the installation of a stop sign on Donald Avenue and Donald Court. The Public Works Director recommended denial based upon insufficient warrants being met for a three-way stop sign at that intersection. Egan moved, Smith seconded 11 0 O Council Minutes June 16, 1981 the motion to continue consideration of the matter to permit Donald Klatz to be present at the City Council meeting. All voted yes. CPA TRANSMISSION LINE The Cooperative Power Association is proposing to extend additional transmission lines to the City to provide additional service required by the continued growth of the City. The 69 KV power line proposed to be constructed from Deerwood and Blackhawk Road substation to the LeMay Lake/Yankee Doodle Road substation and would require the installation of major overhead transmis- sion line easterly along Duckwood Drive to Deerwood Drive to Pilot Knob Road then north to Wescott Road and easterly to Lexington Avenue. It would require an easement from the City over the easterly 20 feet of the City's 40 acres at the corner of Wescott and Pilot Knob Road. The staff requested whether the Council would recommend an alternate alignment. There was discussion by Councilmembers as to the feasibility of an underground location and whether a comparable underground transmission line has been installed anywhere in the metropolitan area. It is requested that CPA submit plans including the poles for the overhead transmission line and that a report be made back to the Council. WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD HEARING Mr. Hedges stated that the hearing will be held on July 15, 1981 concern- ing two proposed locations for hazardous waste processing facility in Eagan. McCARTHY CONDEMNATION ACTION The City Attorney recommended that the City Council authorize the com- mencement of a condemnation action to acquire ponding and utility easements from the ponds on the Dennis McCarthy property adjacent to rWescott Road. Parranto moved, Smith seconded a motion to authorize the commencement of condemnation against the Dennis McCarthy property for ponding easements and utility easements noting the public necessity in the acquisition of the ponds for storm sewer pond holding purposes and for the construction of a storm sewer outlet and further that the City Attorney be authorized to engage an appraiser for the City. All members voted in favor. ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE The staff recommended an increase in the fee schedule for electrical permits. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the fee schedule as submitted by the staff. All voted in favor. D 81-38 IMPROVH~NT #80-25 WESCOTT ROAD EASEMENT ACQUISITION The City Attorney and Public Works Director explained to the Council that negotiations have taken place with the owner of Lot 4, Block 1, Williams and LaRue Addition at the northeast corner of Wescott Road and Lexington Avenue due to the realignment of Wescott Road. It was noted that the property owner is requesting $140 for the right-of-way and it was recommended that the 12 0~±1 7 Council Minutes June 16, 1981 Council approve the request. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion, all voted in favor to approve the request. BRENDA SMITH RESIGNATION Tom Hedges recommended that the Council accept the resignation of Brenda Smith as the City receptionist and authorize the staff to interview for a replacement. Parranto moved, Egan seconded the motion to accept the recom- mendation as submitted. All voted in favor. RIDGECLIFFE PARK SPECIAL MEETING A special meeting was scheduled by the Mayor to consider the Ridgecliffe Park improvements for Wednesday, June 24, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall. EAGAN HISTORY BOOK HERBERT H. POLZIN It was noted that Herb Polzin, the first Mayor of the City of Eagan and a lifelong resident of the City including many years as Treasurer, Planning Commission Member, Election Judge, and also other duties with the City, died on June 12, 1981. A memorial fund has been established through Mid-America National Bank of Eagan and flags will be flying at half mast in the City during the week. Wachter moved, Blomquist seconded the motion to dedicate the proposed new Eagan History Book to Herbert Polzin, the first mayor of Eagan. All voted in favor. ROSS KRAMER CONDEMNATION ACTION Paul Hauge, the City Attorney, stated that further negotiations have taken place with the attorney for Ross Kramer for the acquisition of storm sewer easement along Blackhawk Lake. A request had been made by Mr. Kramer for the payment of $15,000 and the Council authorized an offer of $12,500 for the easement. THOMAS LAKE AND CARLSON LAIR STORM SEVER TRUNK ASSESSMENT APPEALS The City Administrator submitted in the packet the Findings and Order of Judge Mansur dated June 11, 1981 concerning the Thomas Lake/Carlson Lake storm sewer assessment appeals under Projects #246 and #257. The City Attorney was requested to pursue the action in the Dakota County District Court including a motion to vacate the order. VOUCHERS Egan moved, Wachter seconded a motion to approve the following vouchers: 167101-167984; 17692-17722; 17723-17750. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m. Ct/" City Clerk 13