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08/18/1981 - City Council Regular MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL EAGAN, MINNESOTA AUGUST 18, 1981 A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, August 18, 1981, at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan City Hall. Present were Mayor Bea Blomquist and Councilmembers Mark Parranto, Tom Egan, Jim Smith and Ted Wachter. Also present were City Administrator Tom Hedges, Public Works Director Tom Colbert, and City Attorney Hauge. AGENDA Egan moved, Parranto seconded the motion to approve the agenda as dis- tributed with the elimination of the application of George Ohman for rezoning under New Business. In addition, Mr. Hedges indicated that a representative of SuperAmerica stations requested to be present concerning its proposed station at Yankee Doodle and Pilot Knob Road. All voted yes. MINUTES Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the August 4, 1981, regular meeting with the exception on page 1 relating to Park and Recreation Department concerning the removal of dead trees that all mem- bers voted in favor. Further, on page five that the application of U-Haul for sign permit be reviewed by the City Council at its August 18, 1981 meeting. All voted in favor. PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Mr. Vraa was present. 1. Tree bids. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the proposal for the purchase of approximately fifty trees for City parks and to award the contract to the low bidder, Minnesota Landscape, Inc., with the Park Director given the power to select the trees. All voted yes. 2. Park Dedication Fee Revision. The Park and Recreation Committee submitted to the Council proposed revisions for the park dedication fees which were discussed in detail with the Councilmembers. Mr. Parranto stated he felt the rates were excessive in relation to actual land sale prices for specific uses, and recommended a minimum of one-half of the funds be used for the construction of facilities and improvements rather than the purchase of addi- tional land. Parranto moved, Smith seconded a motion to approve the recom- mendations as submitted by the Park and Recreation Committee for fee structure revisions effective January 1, 1982 as follows: Single family $400 per unit Duplex $332 per unit Apartment Units $252 per unit 1 Council Minutes August 18, 1981 Further, resolved that a minimum of 50% of the funds be used for park improve- ments and facilities rather than the acquisition of additional park land. All voted yes. OCR AGENM The following consent items were submitted to the Council and recommended for approval: 1. I-35E Plans and Specifications. The plans and specifications sub- mitted by MN/DOT for the portion of I-35E from Cedar Avenue freeway to Cliff Road were submitted and recommended for approval by the Council. R 81-52 2. 1-494 Agreement. A storm sewer cost participation agreement No. 60546 with MN DOT on 1-494 costing the City about $303,000 was recommended for approval. R 81-53 3. Improvement #80-29, Well No. 6 Pump. The City Public Works Director recommended the final payment and acceptance of Improvement #80-29 consisting of the No. 6 well pump and the payment of the final amount in the sum of $19,928 to Bergerson Caswell Company. 4. Final Assessment Rolls and Hearings. Mr. Colbert recommended the Council accept the following assessment rolls and authorize the assessment hearings to be held at 7:00 p.m. on September 15, 1981, at the City Hall: Project #235, Project #247, Project #262, Project #264, Projrect #274, Project #279, Project #299, Project #304, and Project #311. Wachter moved, Parranto seconded a motion to approve the foregoing con- sent items and authorize their implementation. All voted in favor. II~ImVfl4 1r PROJECT #344 - WINK ER/JACKSON 1ST ADDITION SANITARY SEER The Mayor convened and the Public Works Director explained Improvement Project #344 consisting of sanitary sewer improvements in Winkler/Jackson 1st Addition. There were no objections to the project and Mr. Winkler was pre- sent. Mr. Colbert reviewed the sanitary sewer lines proposed for the general area. Smith moved, Parranto seconded the motion to close the hearing, to order in the project, and to authorize the preparation of the plans and specifications. All voted yes. BOY S= T11" #345 Mayor Blomquist welcomed members of Boy Scout Troop #345 from the Wilderness Run area to the Council meeting. P1OJECT #345 - WIID .S MN The Mayor convened the public hearing regarding Improvement Project #345 consisting of the street improvements for Wilderness Run Road from Wilderness Park 3rd Addition to Dodd Road. Mr. Colbert explained the project and stated that the City staff requested the hearing. There was a lengthy discussion 2 Council Minutes August 18, 1981 regarding the utilization of Minnesota State Aid Funds noting there were not sufficient funds to handle all of the costs for the road. A representative of Lexington South, the primary property owner on either side of the road, Rod Hardy, was present. He has proposed to assess at a residential rate the entire length of the road and to use the fronts to construct the improvements to the east line of Wedgwood Addition. The balance would be constructed from State Aid Funds when they become available. Councilmembers had questions as to propriety of construction at the present time and the precommitment of MSA funds. Colbert explained the reasons for construction at the present time and stated there would not be sufficient MSA funds beyond present City commitments for the next few years. It was recommended that the hearing be continued so that the staff could prepare a complete memo on MSA fund availability with expected receipts and uses for the funds in future years. In addition, it was requested that the storage capacity of adjacent lakes be reviewed; a deter- mination be made as to the legality of preassessments and whether the City would be compelled to construct the balance of Wilderness Run Road if the property is assessed for residential purposes and later owners would demand the construction; further, whether the established high water marks on the two lakes would be affected by the proposal. Smith moved, Egan seconded a motion to continue the hearing until the next regular meeting. NRRTIN OROS ADDITION MINARY PLAT Councilmember Wachter vacated his chair and presented the application for proposed preliminary plat approval of Norvin Oaks Addition. The Planning Commission recommended approval at its June 23, 1981, meeting subject to certain conditions. Mr. Wachter requested that the application for plat approval be withdrawn and that the Council grant a variance to allow one more residential building permit and that the third other parcel not be built on or that a permit be issued until the sewer and water is available to the site. After considerable discussion concerning access of sanitary sewer to the area, Parranto moved, Egan seconded a motion to continue the application for an additional 30 days to allow the staff to submit the proposal for sanitary sewer into the area. All voted in favor except Wachter who abstained. U-BAUL FAY SIGN The application of U-Haul Corporation for a freeway sign permit at its site on Old Cedar and Highway #13 was next considered. Mr. Hedges introduced the application and Ben Hammond of U-Haul was present. He presented a pic- torial graphic of the site elevations to determine how the sign would be viewed from new Trunk Highway #13 and new Cedar Avenue. The sign would be 25 feet high and the sign would be six feet higher than any point in the inter- change. After discussion, Wachter moved, Egan seconded a motion to approve the application subject to the following conditions: 1. The pylon sign may not be located within 300 feet of any other pylon sign, measured on the same side of the street. 3 N- 9 Council Minutes August 18, 1981 2. The pylon sign shall not project more than 27 feet above the roadway (Cedar Avenue freeway) level. 3. This pylon advertising sign shall not exceed 125 square feet in area per side. 4. The sign shall be located as shown on the site plan, at least ten feet from the boundaries of the lot. 5. All other applicable City ordinances shall be complied with. Those in favor were Blomquist, Egan, and Wachter. Those against were Smith and Parranto. MCDCNALDS ~IDl'PIQUL USE PERMIT FOR FACILITY The application of McDonald's Corporation for a conditional use permit for a drive-through facility at 1995 Silver Bell Road was next considered. The Planning Commission had considered the application on April 28, 1981, and at its meeting on July 28, 1981, and recommended approval subject to certain conditions. Mr. Engstrom of McDonald's Corporation was present. Council- members discussed the proposal in detail and after discussion Smith moved, Wachter seconded a motion to deny the application noting a double traffic pattern around the building construction would be required. Mr. Engstrom indicated that it would not be economical to do so and would cause major remodeling. It further would eliminate about 50 seats if the alternate pro- posal were used. The reasons for the decision were based upon safety noting the drive-in entrance is in the wrong side and would impede traffic; that the area already is a very congested corner; there is insufficient stacking area; it will possibly generate more traffic in the area, and may tend to block traffic in and out of the site. All voted in favor. JOYCE 1EISS[ ER MOBILE PERMIT The application of Joyce Meissner for a special use permit for a mobile home located at 3240 Dodd Road in Joyce Addition was next considered. The application had been denied by the Council at an earlier meeting. Mrs. Meissner was present and requested that the application be granted for security reasons for the family television business next to the mobile home. She stated the trailer is usually occupied by an employee of the TV shop. Parranto moved, Smith seconded the motion to deny the application because there is no employee living in the mobile home and further that the residence next door to the TV shop is occupied by the Meissner's two sons which could fulfill the need for security; further, that granting the permit would act as a precedent; further, that the present mobile home be removed within 90 days. All voted in favor. CX)OPERATIVE FORM UTILITY EASEMENT The request of Cooperative Power for a 41-foot utility easement along the west side of the City property along Pilot Knob Road was next discussed by Councilmembers. Ed Brunkhorst of Dakota Electric and Dave Callahan of CPA 4 0 489 Council Minutes August 18, 1981 were present. They stated there does not appear to be a feasible alternative. Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the request subject to the condition that CPA would pay for all costs associated with any possible future adjustment and/or relocation of the facility due to the future upgrading of Pilot Knob Road and further that all concrete pole structures along Wescott Road be installed. Mr. Parranto noted that there was less residential adja- cent to Pilot Knob and Yankee Doodle Road than along Wescott and Lexington. Mr. Callahan stated there are problems with angling around Fish Lake and the line has already been constructed north of Wescott Road and Lexington Avenue. All voted in favor except Parranto who voted no. PIROTHCP #339 - Bl T' S POND STORK SHNR OUTLET The Council again reconvened the public hearing concerning Improvement Project #339 consisting of the storm sewer outlet from Brown's Pond south of Cliff Road. Mr. Colbert reviewed the letter from Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates of August 13, 1981, explaining a fourth alternate providing for the installation of a temporary lift station and force main from Pond LP-57 directly north to the ditch on Cliff Road. The anticipated costs and alter- nates were again discussed noting the importance of keeping LP-57 at a low level because of potential flooding. The property owners adjacent to the pond were requested to be notified that it will be a permanent storage pond in the future. Smith moved, Wachter seconded a motion to close the hearing, to authorize the City to proceed with alternate no. 4 providing for temporary outlet directly north from LP-57 to Cliff Road and further that the staff continue to discuss the acquisition of the easement for Brown's Pond from Mr. Brown; further, that Improvement #81-5 not be ordered in. All voted in favor. n~tmv T PROJECT #346 - CINNA" RIDGE 1ST ADDITION UTILITIES AND STIaMTS Mr. Colbert explained the additional information submitted to the Council concerning grading, drainage, and ponding in the Cinnamon Ridge 1st Addition. He stated there would be adequate storage capacity in the northwest pond and further a berm would be planned along the north property line. He explained that it would be necessary to replat the outlots by preliminary and final plat process in the future. A number of neighboring property owners were present with questions about drainage. It was noted that the trees on the east end will not be retained because of the access road to the north. Councilmembers requested that the contractor be required to do as much as possible to save the trees and to retain the pond. There was further question as to whether Burnsville could furnish sanitary sewer capacity to the Cinnamon Ridge area. Councilmembers recommended narrowing the right-of-way about four to five feet running northerly to approximately 28 feet. Smith moved, Parranto seconded a motion to close the hearing, to order in the project, and to order the plans and specifications for Improvement Project #346 with the understanding, how- ever, that the right-of-way will be reduced to approximately 28 feet for the north/south road to create the least obstruction to the road and the pond as is possible. All vote in favor. 5 0190 Council Minutes August 18, 1981 GWRM OEMN - RszONING The application of George Ohman for rezoning from Agricultural to R-4, Residential Multiple consisting of 3.3 acres near the southeast intersection of Cliff Road and Pilot Knob Road was next considered. Mr. Ohman requested that the application be withdrawn. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to take no action on the application at the request of the applicant. All voted in favor. PIO0OIA' S PIZZERIA 3.2 BEER PEWIIT The application of Pat Miler of Piccolo's Pizzeria for conditional use permit for 3.2 beer in a Neighborhood Business District was considered by the Council. The APC recommended approval with certain conditions. It was noted that the Church Board of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church had no objection to the application. Smith moved, Parranto seconded the motion to approve the application noting that the 300 foot distance between the church and liquor estabishment is being waived because the Church Board approved the waiver; that the restaurant faces away from the church building, and further that there is a grove of trees between the buildings. All voted in favor except Wachter who voted no. Parranto further moved, Smith seconded a motion to grant the 3.2 beer license conditioned upon meeting all City requirements. Those in favor were Smith, Parranto and Egan. Those against were Wachter and Blomquist. ICBERI! SACK CONDITIONAL USE PER41T The application of Robert Sack for conditional use permit for a truck terminal in a Light Industrial District was considered by the Council. The APC on July 28, 1981, recommended approval subject to certain conditions. Dennis Briguet, attorney, appeared for Mr. Sack. There were no objections to the application. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the application subject to the following conditions: 1. No more that 22 trailers and 6 tractors shall be parked on the premises at any one time. 2. The applicant shall provide adequate dust control measures on the crushed limestone surface on a regular basis. 3. The parking spaces shall be expanded to a 10 x 20 foot dimension rather than 9 x 19 feet. 4. The driveway entrances and auto parking areas shall be blacktopped and concrete curbing shall be provided around the perimeter of these areas. 5. A detailed landscape plan shall be provided, and a landscape bond adequate for the landscaping shall be submitted and not released until one year after the landscaping has been completed. 6 OX191 Council Minutes August 18, 1981 6. The gas pump installation shall be approved by the City Fire Marshal along with inspective permits that are required to install a gas pump. 7. All other City ordinances shall be met. Staff will have authority to authorize fencing higher than six feet for barbing purposes only. All voted yea. OS TM AIDITION PLAT The application of John O'Toole and Jerris Torgerson for preliminary plat approval of Oster Addition consisting of four acres adjacent to Pilot Knob Road was next reviewed. Mr. O'Toole and Mr. Torgerson were present as was C. E. Dahlgren on behalf of the applicants. Mr. Dahlgren stated that the right- of-way on Pilot Knob Road is now required to be only 50 feet and that all lots can now be corrected so that no variance is required for frontage or setback purposes. Several neighboring property owners appeared and strongly objected to certain aspects of the proposal including one owner on the south side objecting to the location of the cul-de-sac street entering upon Skyline Drive. It was noted that the south 30 feet of Skyline Drive is dedicated and that the City maintains a part of Skyline Drive to Highview Park. An objec- tion was raised that certain lots had less than 60-foot frontages on the street and further objections to any accesses to Skyline Drive or Pilot Knob Road. Parranto moved, Smith seconded a motion to approve the application for preliminary plat approval subject to the conditions imposed by the Advisory Planning Commission that the plat be revised to provide for 60-foot frontages on all lots on the cul-de-sac street and with the understanding that no variances would be permitted. There was discussion concerning placing of curb and gutter only on the north side and improvement at the present time. Those in favor were Parranto and Smith, those against were Wachter, Egan, and Blomquist. Wachter then moved, Smith seconded the motion to reconsider the foregoing motion. Those in favor were Wachter, Smith, and Parranto. Those against were Egan and Blomquist. Wachter moved, Smith seconded a motion to approve the preliminary plat subject to the following conditions: 1. That the plat be revised to provide for 60-foot frontages on all lots on the cul-de-sac street with the understanding that no variances would be permitted. There was discussion concerning placing of curb and gutter only on the north side and improvement at the present time; further that the staff and the applicant review potential screening for "the owners directly on the south side of Skyline directly across from Oster Drive. 2. That no variances would be required and the developers will comply with all City ordinances. 7 W132 Council Minutes August 18, 1981 3. Screening and landscaping plans shall be prepared and submitted to the City staff for review and approval along the rear lot lines of Lots 6, 7, and 8. 4. That Lots 1, 6, 7, 8, and 9 not be permitted to have access to Pilot Knob Road or Skyline Road. 5. When the monuments are placed on the west lot lines of Lots 1, 2, and 3, the surveyor shall contact the Park Department in order that the Park Department can place the park boundary signs. 6. Landscaping or vegetation shall be planted to the City's specifica- tions on Lots 1, 2, and 3, in order to delineate the single family lots from the park property. 7. The plat shall be subject to the park dedication requirements at the time of final plat approval. Those in favor were Parranto, Smith and Wachter. Egan and Blomquist voted against the motion only for the reason that that residential homes would back on Skyline Drive. D 81-44 GALAXIE PARK PUD The application of Land 'Sake, Inc., for rezoning from A, Agricultural to Planned Development and for preliminary plat approval of Galaxie Park Addition was next considered by the Council. A representative of Urban Scope Planning was present and reviewed the history of the project. He stated there were certain changes from the last application submitted to the City in January of 1981 including centralizing open space, changing the density from 4.8 to 4.5 units gross with a net of 5.3 units per acre. He reviewed the first phase of the preliminary plat with 17.3 acres and 82 dwelling units. There was a question as to whether there was a substantial enough modification and whether each phase will meet the ordinance requirements. Councilmember Parranto stated that he had appraised the property for the former owner but that it is now complete and determined there was no conflict of interest on his behalf. He further recommended that the plans for the eightplexes be included as an exhibit in the Planned Development Agreement. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the application for rezoning from Agricultural to Planned Development. All voted in favor, with the understanding that the exhibit be attached reflecting the plans for the eightplexes. R 81-54 Egan then moved, Parranto seconded the motion to approve the preliminary plat subject to the following recommendations including the attachment of the eightplex conditions: 1. A planned development agreement shall be drafted and executed with the City of Eagan and the PD shall terminate within five years from approval of the planned development agreement. 2. There shall be no more than 160 dwelling units allowable for con- struction within this planned development. 8 0193 Council Minutes August 18, 1981 3. A detailed grading, drainage, and erosion control plan shall be submitted with each phase of the development. 4. Detailed landscape plan shall be approved for the townhouse portion of the planned development, and an adequate landscape bond shall be required and not released until one year after the landscaping has been completed. 5. Cash dedication for parks shall be paid with the platting of each phase. This dedication shall be based upon the current park dedication rate then in effect. 6. Covington Lane rights-of-way shall be dedicated with the first phase of the planned development. 7. The City shall also obtain the ponding easement as required by the City Engineer with the first phase of the planned development. 8. The homeowner's association by-laws shall be reviewed by the City staff before final plat approval. 9. It was understood that the land will be acquired from Orrin Thompson Homes to complete the cul-de-sac into the Ridgecliffe Addition area and that such property be included with the final plat for that portion of Galaxie Park extending into Ridgecliffe Addition. 10. The planned development shall be subject to all of the lot coverage requirements and setback requirements in accordance with Ordinance No. 52. 11. A five-foot concrete sidewalk shall be installed as a responsibility of this developer along the north side of Covington Lane. 12. A drainage easement incorporating the 916.0 elevation for Pond AP-15 shall be dedicated as a part of the final plat in addition to the common drainage and utility easements adjacent to property lines. All members voted in favor. D 81-45 C. A. .5 COMPANY VARIANCE The application of C.A. Roberts Company for variance from the 35% lot coverage requirement in an I-1 district was then reviewed by the Council. The proposal was to have 38% coverage for Lot 10, Block 6, Eagandale Center Industrial Park No. 3. A representative of Urban Scope also presented the application and the Planning Commission recommended approval subject to cer- tain conditions. The hardship included the cost of structural steel in the event that the plans were required to be changed. Smith moved, Parranto seconded a motion to approve the application subject to the following condi- tions: 1. No additional land can be added to the project. 9 Council Minutes August 18, 1981 2. If the office portion of this facility is expanded, including inside the existing or proposed building, additional parking spaces shall be provided as required by the City. 3. If the City determines that additional parking is required at any time in the future, the applicant shall add the additional parking spaces required by the City staff. 4. The proposed structure shall not exceed 38% of Lot 1, Block 6, Eagandale Center Industrial Park No. 3. 5. An adequate landscape bond shall be submitted and not released until one year after the landscaping has been completed. 6. A joint easement with the owner to the west shall be provided to allow both businesses to use the westerly access. All voted yes. DUNROVIN LANE STOP SIGN A petition requesting a three-way stop sign at the intersection of Balsam Trail and Dunrovin Lane was reviewed by the Councilmembers. Several neighbor- ing property owners were present and also strongly recommended that a stop sign be located at that location for safety purposes. Eighty-three percent of the property owners had petitioned for the stop sign. Smith moved, Egan seconded a motion to install stop signs at Dunrovin and a slow sign south on Dunrovin Lane as recommended by the City staff. The location of the Dunrovin Stop sign was changed because of the length of Dunrovin Lane in that location. Mr. Parranto stated that he would vote against any stop signs on residential streets until the Council changes its policy of placing stop signs at collector streets. Those in favor were Blomquist, Smith, Wachter and Egan. Parranto voted against. DIAMOND T RANCH WATER SERVICE A request from Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Thomas, the owners of Diamond T Ranch, for an extension of time for the temporary water service connection at the Diamond T Ranch on County Road 30 was discussed by the Council. Upon motion by Parranto, seconded Smith, all voting yes, it was resolved that the water service be extended as requested by Mr. Thomas. I-35E RESOLUTION IN ST. PAUL City Administrator Hedges explained the history concerning the I-35E coordinating committee discussing the corridor alignment alternatives proposed through St. Paul. Twelve alignments are now being proposed as alternatives in the draft EIS and the various Northern Dakota County communities together with the Dakota County Board are considering proposed recommendations to MN/DOT Commissioner Richard Braun who will decide on the alternative approximately in November of 1981. Alternates A and A' have the greatest support in the Dakota County area of the twelve alternates. Also K had been studied as a possible 10 Council Minutes August 18, 1981 alternate in the event that A or A' are not chosen. After considerable discussion, Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to adopt a resolution on behalf of the City Council to endorse A or A' for the draft EIS statement. Those in favor were none. Smith, Egan, Wachter, Blomquist and Parranto voted against. Smith recommended that an alternate be provided in the event that A or A' is not selected and due to the political realities in St. Paul it appeared that another alternate would perhaps be selected. Smith moved, Parranto seconded a motion to adopt the resolution submitted by the City Administrator providing for the first choice of A or A' and in the event that neither is selected that alternate K be selected by the Commissioner's office. All members voted in favor. R 81-55 RICHARD PETIT A letter was submitted to the Council from Richard Petit resigning from the Advisory Park and Recreation Committee for the reason that he is re- locating for a period of one year to New York. Wachter moved, Parranto seconded the motion to accept the resignation and to thank Mr. Petit for his service on the Committee, and to direct the City Administrator to prepare a newspaper notice advertising a vacancy on the committee. All voted yes. ORDINANCE CODIFICATION Tom Hedges recommended to the Council the hiring of Municipal Ordinance Codifiers, Inc., a law firm located in Richfield to recodify all of the Eagan City Ordinances. He stated that he and City Attorney Paul Hauge had been meeting with Roger Jensen of Municipal Ordinance Codifiers and had also looked at other possible codification firms to accomplish the work. There was dis- cussion concerning priorities for funds and the Councilmembers requested that the Administrator review the priorities for 1981 revenues and report at the next meeting. ASHLAND OIL SUPER AMERICA A representative of Ashland Oil from Indiana was present and requested direction from the Council as to the proposed location of a SuperAmerica station on its property at the southwest corner of Pilot Knob Road and Yankee Doodle Road. He stated that the preliminary plat had been approved in 1978 and title issues have now been cleared and asked whether the Council would allow an extension of time to complete the final plat. Noting the application for preliminary plat had not been renewed in 1980 and the fact that the application was not on the agenda, and that other property owners in the immediate area have concerns, no action was taken. DREXEL HEIGHTS ADDITION ASSESSMENT APPEAL Paul Hauge and Tom Colbert discussed with the Council the Drexel Heights Addition assessment appeal noting that it is scheduled for trial in Dakota County District Court on September 3. Direction was requested as to whether the Council would want to compromise its position on the assessments. Wachter 11 0(}1315' Council Minutes August 18, 1981 moved, Parranto seconded a motion that the City not settle with the property owners for the demands requested by the Drexel Heights Addition developers and that any reduction determined by the District Court from the total amount of the assessment be paid for by the Eagan consulting engineering firm. Those in favor were Wachter, Parranto, and Blomquist. Smith and Egan abstained. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS The following contracts were submitted for approval and execution by the Council: 1. Improvement #81-11, 1981 Sealcoat with Allied Blacktopping Company. 2. Improvement #81-9, Tomark Addition, Richard Knutson, Inc. 3. Improvement #81-8, McNamara Vivant Constracting, St. Francis Wood 2nd Addition. Smith moved, Wacher seconded the motion to approve the contracts and authorize their execution. All voted yes. JOHN ODINK VACATION HEARING At the request of the Public Works Director, Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to schedule a public hearing on the vacation of that portion of Pilot Knob Road adjacent to the John Odink property at Highview Avenue for September 15, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall. All voted yea. BURNSVILLE-FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL RESOLUTION City Administrator Hedges submitted a proposed Resolution endorsing the application of Fairview Hospital for a Certificate of Need before the Metropolitan Health Board for the proposed Ridges Hospital noting that a hearing will be held before the Health Board on September 8, 1981. There was discussion as to the vacancy ratio of hospital beds in the metropolitan area. Blomquist moved, Egan seconded a motion to adopt the Resolution as submitted. All voted in favor except Wachter who abstained because of lack of information regarding the application. R 81-56 CHRISTMAS TREE SALES The staff mentioned that there had been requests from several persons requesting whether permits are necessary for the sale of Christmas trees in the City. The Council directed that the permits for Christmas trees be made a staff function with the understanding that each sales location will be cleaned and that safety hazards and nuisances shall be avoided at the loca- tions. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS A special Council meeting will be held on August 24 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall by the Council and Cable TV Committee to interview technical and 12 0 I- August 18, 1981 Council Minutes legal consultants. In addition, a special meeting will be held on August 26, 1981, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall to review the proposed 1982 budget. POLICE DISPATCHERS NEGOTIATIONS Mr. Hedges reviewed with the Council negotiations to date with the police dispatchers and explained that arbitration has now been requested by the dispatcher's unit. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICIES Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to instruct the City Administrator to review the current Volunteer Fire Department policies with the potential need for updating certain of the department policies. All voted yes. WATER QUALITY STANDARDS COMMITTEE Councilmembers noted that in the last Metro Monitor that the Metro Council's 208 Water Quality Management Advisory Committee is expected to recommend creation of a new type of agency with powers to plan and carry out surface water management for the metropolitan area. The staff was requested to review the issue and report back to the Council. ENERGY DAY Councilmember Wachter recommended that the City schedule an Energy Day for residential energy savings purposes in the City. LONE OAK ROAD PEDESTRIAN TRAIL James McCarthy, the owner of Lot 1, Block 1, Timberline Addition at Woodlark Lane and Lone Oak Road, has now requested that the City move its 8- foot bituminous trailway that has been located on the property for about 13 years. Parranto moved, Egan seconded a motion to approve the revocation of the existing bituminous walkway between Woodlark Lane and Pilot Knob Road at a cost of approximately $2,200 to be paid from street construction funds. All voted yes. VOUCHERS Parranto moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the following vouchers: the check list dated August 18, 1981.& July 31, 1981. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion duly made and seconded the meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m. PHH VW City erk 13