03/16/1982 - City Council RegularMINUTES OF A REGULAR MELTING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
MARCH 16, 1982
A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, March
16, 1982 at 6:15 p.m. at the Eagan City Hall. Present were Mayor Blomquist
and Councilmembers Egan, Smith, Thomas and Wachter. Also present were Public
Works Director Colbert, City Administrator Hedges and City Attorney Hauge.
BUILDING SAFETY MEEK
The week of April 12 through April 16 has been proclaimed by Governor
Quie as Building Safety Week and a proclamation was submitted and read by the
Mayor. A movie emphasizing building safety was shown to the Councilpersons
present from 6:15 to 6:30. D 82 -7
AGENDA
Upon motion, Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the
Agenda as prepared.
The Minutes of the March 2, 1982 regular council meeting were upon motion
by Egan, seconded Wachter approved with the exception on page 4 relating to
the Cable Television Joint Power Agreement that the Joint Commission will
discuss the issue on March 11, 1982 and the appointments will be made on March
16, 1982. All voted yes.
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A proclamation was declared by the Mayor announcing Kelly Week in the
City of Eagan from March 14 through March 20, 1982, sponsored by Kelly
Services Temporary Help. D 82 -8
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Chief Bob Childers was present and requested permission from the
Council to hold a water ball event adjacent to Fire Station #2 on property
owned by Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. A proposed Indemnity
Agreement and Hold Harmless Agreement submitted by Northwestern Mutual Life
was reviewed by the Council and recommended for approval by the staff.
Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the Agreement subject to
compliance with the requests for liability insurance required under the Agree-
ment. All voted yes. SEE AGREEMENT FILE
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POLICE DEPARTlUNT
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Police Chief Martin DesLauriers was present and recommended that Ron
Gjorvad be hired as a full -time Police Officer by the Police Department,
effective April 1, 1982 and further, that James Sewald be hired as a Police
Officer subject_to positive results on psychological and physical examinations
effective July 1,'1982_. He further recommended that the Police Department be
authorized to hire one part -time Police Dispatcher on a 24 hour per week basis
or two part -time persons, each 12 hours per week. Smith moved, Thomas sec-
onded the motion to authorize implementation of the recommendations of the
Police Department. All voted yes.
PAR[ DEPARTPOW
1. Rahn Park. The Advisory Park and Recreation Committee (APRC) has
recommended that the Park now known as Rahn Park be officially named Rahn Park
and a sign be installed at the Park location. Wachter moved, Egan seconded
the motion to approve the recommendation. All voted yes.
2. Par S_i &ns. It was further recommended by the APRC that Park Signs
be installed for Highview Park, Cedar Pond Park, Blackhawk Park, Bur Oaks Park
and Rahn Park. Thomas moved, Smith seconded the motion to approve the recom-
mendations for the signing. All voted yea.
3. EquiR ment Purchases. Mr. Ken Vraa was present and indicated that
equipment is being ordered by the Park Department as approved by the City
Council, including a 40 -inch Gravley Mower, a power deck to replace the John
Deere Mower, one (1) hand mower, one (1) hand trimmer and one (1) trailer.
He further recommended that $1,100.00 be authorized for snowblower attachment
for the Gravley 40 -inch Mower. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to
approve the recommendation. All voted in favor.
4. Teen Program. The APRC recommended after several months of study, a
teen program and staff was directed to firm up and enter into agreements for
transportation, as well as allowing the committee to seek additional outside
funding from other sources to supplement the departmental budget for the
program. After discussion, Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to autho-
rize the implementation of the program for one year. All voted in favor.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following Consent Agenda items were submitted to the City Council and
recommended for approval by the staff:
1. Bon Issue Destruction. The Director of Finance solicited proposals
from each bank acting as a paying agent for City bond issues to reconcile and
destroy all paid bonds and coupons on City bond issues. The only bid received
was from First Bank of St. Paul at $2.00 per bond and $.15 per coupon. Staff
recommended the Council enter into an agreement with the paying agents to
provide the service; further, that the City Council approve the providing of
this service at the time of each new bond issue.
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2. St. J Neumann Temporary Beer and G ambl ing License. The applica-
tion of Knights of Columbus for Temporary Non - Intoxicating Liquor and Bingo
License for March 28, 1982 was recommended for approval subject to Ordinance
compliance.
3. Coach Lan Co mpany 1st Add _ Proj #323A Asses
He It was �recommended that the assessment roll covering Coachman Land
Company 1st Addition relating to Improvement Project #323A be received by the
Council and that the hearing on the assessments be scheduled for April 20,
1982 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
4. Tomark 1st Addition - Project #336A Assessment Hearin The assess-
ment roll covering Tomark 1st Addition assessments regarding Improvement
Project #336A was submitted and it was recommended that the roll be accepted
and that the public hearing on the assessments be scheduled for the City Hall
on April 20, 1982 at 7:00 p.m.
5. Johnson's 1st Addition - Reapportionmen of Assessments. The staff
has met with the owners of the two lots in Johnson's 1st Addition on Cedar
Avenue and it was recommended that the Council authorize the reapportionment
of special assessments for street improvements for icings Road and Nichols
Road, noting that the Agreement has now been signed by the owners of the two
lots regarding the reapportionment.
6. Overhil Far 1st Addition - Rea of Assessments. Outlot
B in the proposed Overhill Farm lst Addition has been created to be trans-
ferred to the City for park purposes. One requirement is that the lot be free
of taxes and special assessments and the developer has requested the assess-
ments be reapportioned to Outlot A of Overhill Farm 1st Addition. It was
recommended the Council approve the reapportionment of the special assessments
subject to a Waiver Agreement submitted by the developer.
Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the foregoing Consent
Agenda items as recommended. All voted in favor.
CIVIL DEFENSE WARNING SIREN LOCATIONS
During 1981, four Civil Defense Warning Sirens were installed at various
locations in the City. The City was provided an option to purchase additional
warning sirens for the same cost as bid for the original warning sirens and as
part of the 1982 budget, Council approved the purchase of four sirens to be
installed in 1982. The budgeted amount was $41,000.00 in the general fund for
1982. An informational meeting as to location of the sirens was held on March
9, 1982 and notices have been sent to property owners adjacent to the proposed
locations. Doug Reid, Eagan Civil Defense Director, and Dale Grimes, Dakota
County Civil Defense Emergency Preparedness Director, were present at the
Council meeting and briefly discussed the proposed locations. There being no
objections and no comments from the audience, Wachter moved, Thomas seconded
the motion to approve the proposed four locations for the sirens and further,
authorized the solicitations of quotes with Mendota Heights, West St. Paul and
Eagan on a joint basis for the warning sirens. All voted yea.
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WATER TREATMENT PLANT
During the Summer of 1981 the Council initiated action regarding a poten-
tial water quality treatment facility. The Engineering Consultants prepared a
report analyzing such a facility and the City -wide survey was mailed with the
Fall 1981 Newsletter and a January 28, 1982 public hearing was held at St.
John Neumann Church regarding the proposal. The Public Works Department has
now discussed the water treatment plant proposal and submitted recommendations
to the Council. Mr. Hedges reviewed the background including the Public Works
recommendations. A large number of interested persons were present in the
audience and a petition signed by about 200 persons objecting and opposing the
treatment plant, both for iron /manganese removal and water softening was
submitted to the Council. Councilmembers indicated they received miscel-
laneous calls against and in favor of part or all of the proposal. Roger
Martin recommended that the City invite experts to discuss the discoloration
problems with residents. A petition of residents in favor of the iron /manga-
nese removal facility was also submitted and some persons present indicated
that the rusty water problem is increasing. After considerable discussion,
Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the Public Works Commit-
tee's recommendation as follows:
1. Eliminate the hardness reduction from further consideration of the
treatment of water quality.
2. Restudy and refine the --osts associated with the limited iron/
manganese removal treatment plant only.
3. Prepare and distribute a new survey with new cost information to be
included with the Spring or Summer 1032 Eagan Newsletter.
4. Conduct a public hearing Immediately following the response of the
survey format during the Summer of 1^32.
All voted yes.
JOINT CABLE CESSION APPOINTMENTS
At the March 2, 1982 City Coun-- l meeting, a Joint Powers Agreement was
adopted between the Cities of Eagan and Burnsville to establish a Cable Com-
munications Commission. Each Cit-r - s to appoint 4 directors, at least one of
whom is to be a City Council member and the other three shall be residents of
each City. Those indicating an in�er^�-st in appointments to the Cable Commit-
tee were Barry Tilley, Lloyd Krob, =on Voracek, Bob Peterson, Rick Bertz and
City Councilmembers, James Smit- -and Thomas Egan. Steve Mattson, Charles
Shultz, Mayor Bea Blomquist and Cc Ted Wachter and Jerry Thomas,
George Fryman, Mark Parranto an- Dale Haggert indicated they were not
interested in continuing on the Cc = --ittee. The Councilmembers balloted for
the first four permanent member_ -n the committee and they will include
Councilmembers Smith and Egan, Barry Tilley and Lloyd Krob. Rick Bertz was
elected first alternate and Ron Vor Lek was second alternate.
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BLOFFYIEW PRELI MARY PLAT
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The application of Winkler Development Co. for rezoning from General
Business to Planned Development to allow office complex, hotel - motel, high -
rise between Highway #13 and Diffley Road, east of Old Cedar Avenue was next
considered. Mr. Winkler was present. City Administrator Hedges indicated
that the Planning Commission had recommended approval at its February 23, 1982
meeting and the Council had considered the item on March 2, 1982. It was
noted that Independent School District #191 had inadvertantly not been in-
cluded in the Abstractor's list for notification of the public hearing and
requested an opportunity to review the plans. The letter from Dr. T. W. Foot,
Superintendent of Schools for ISD #191 dated March 11, 1982 indicating the
Board opposed the rezoning because of lack of definite plans for development
and its possible effect on the school, including traffic and the types of
business to be constructed was reviewed by the Council. It was noted by the
Councilmembers that the proposed Bluffview Addition had been zoned to General
Business in 1966 and also that Metcalf School had been zoned at that time. It
was further noted that the uses will not be changed on the property. There
were several interested residents who appeared with concerns about develop-
ment, including the possibility of a liquor license, traffic and safety
issues. It was further noted that height of the building would be addressed
at a later time. Also, Mary Teske indicated concerns as to the nearness to
the Northern Natural Gas facility and potential danger at that location.
Carter Christie, the ISD 4191 Business Manager was present as was Richard
Bonin, School Board Member. Mr. Bonin stated that the School Board took quick
action because of lack of sufficient information and perhaps without adequate
information submitted to it. After considerable discussion, Wachter moved,
Thomas seconded the motion to approve the recommendation of the Advisory
Planning Commission for rezoning from General Business to Planned Development
for approximately 17 acres, according to the application, including motel -
hotel- office, high -rise complex use, but that there be no approval of the
construction of the buildings_ beyond the allowed height limitation under the
current ordinance and subject -to the following:
1. That a planned development agreement be entered into by the
developer and the City. The planned development agreement shall be for a 5
year time period.
2. Prior to any construction on the site, the developer shall review
the detailed building plans for the planned development with the Advisory
Planning Commission and City Council prior to the issuance of any building
permit.
3. The platting of the property shall occur simultaneously with the
first phase of the development proposal.
4. An architectural theme shall be carried out throughout the entire
project.
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5. The rezoning shall be reviewed by the Dakota County Plat Commission
and the Minnesota Department of Transportation because the subject parcel
abuts State and County rights -of -way. R 82 -13
All voted in favor.
WILDERNESS PAR[ 3RD ADDITION - WAIVER OF PLAT
The application of D.C.C.F. Inc. (Arnold Carlson) for waiver of plat to
move a lot line 13 feet for Lot 25, Block u, Wilderness Park 2nd Addition and
Lot 7, Block 3,, Wilderness Park 3rd Addition was considered. The Advisory
Planning Commission recommended approval subject to certain conditions. Mr.
Carlson was present and there were no objections to the application. Smith
moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the application subject to the
following conditions:
1. A new site plan shall be submitted and approved with the revised
grading and contours to show the water runoff from Lot 7, Block 2, Wilderness
Park 3rd Addition.
2. The site plan shall also include the proposed location of the new 10
foot easement.
3. An executed easement document shall be prepared and submitted to
City staff for recording.
u. The existing encroaching drainage and utility easements shall be
vacated.
5. All other applicable City ordinances shall be complied with, in-
cluding compliance with all platting requirements.
All voted yes.
CEDARVALE SHOPPING CENTER - AMUSEMENT DEVICE PERMIT
The application of National Amusement Co. for a conditional use permit to
allow more than three amusement devices in a shop in Cedarvale Shopping Center
was then considered by the Council. Mr. Sam Nilba, representing the appli-
cant, had called the City Administrator late in the afternoon and requested a
continuance due to illness in his family. Two interested persons were
present. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to continue the application
until the next regular meeting of the Council on April 6, 1982. All voted
yes.
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LEXINGTON PLACE
The application of U. S. Homes Corporation - Orrin Thompson Homes, for
preliminary plat approval of Lexington Place consisting of approximately 84.62
acres and containing 28 condominium buildings for a total of 672 dwelling
units was next considered by the City Council. Robert Hoffman, attorney,
Robert Carlson from U. S. Homes, and Charles Winden, surveyor, were present on
behalf of the applicant. Mr. Hoffman went into detail concerning the history
of the proposal, including the fact that an application had been submitted for
approval of a development by Orrin Thompson Homes at the same location in
1981, at which time the application was withdrawn by the applicant. He stated
that fire access was an issue and the looping of roads, private vs. public
streets, and the actual zoning use were issues that concerned the Council in
1981. A number of interested residents were present and expressed objections
to the smaller studio units being included in the proposal. Mr. Hoffman went
into detail concerning statistics regarding the demands for housing and types
of housing as they have changed through the years and what are expected for
housing purposes in the future. He further stated that the application was
for preliminary plat purposes only and he felt that the Council had no right
to deny the application. Council concerns included accuracy of statistics and
applicability to the project. Councilman Thomas was concerned about safety,
and fire department access to units, in particular, efficiency units, and the
ability of the Fire Department to get access, especially if units are rented
and non - attended. There were questions concerning whether caretakers would be
located in the buildings and it was noted that ultimately, two condominium
associations would control the management of the complexes. Mike Wold
appeared on behalf of a number of neighboring residents with concerns primari-
ly regarding the small studio units. He stated it would be a bad precedent,
there were health and welfare issues involved and that the neighboring owners
objected to 25% of the project consisting of efficiency or studio units;
further that potentially, there could be more than 25% under the proposal
submitted by the applicant. He stated the neighbors objected to Eagan being a
testing ground for such condominium units, that they are ripe for rental
purposes and the developer cannot avoid that possibility after selling the
units to the first buyers; that affordable housing could be accomplishesd by
other types of units; that one - bedroom condominium units have sold well in
neighboring areas, including the Tomark Addition to the north; that immediate
market demands should not dictate where the precedent should be set to allow
the small units; that there is a high possibility of the units being occupied
by a transient population and recommended that the numbers of studio units be
limited. Mr. Voracek, also submitted a Petition signed by neighboring owners
objecting to the heavy density in this section and recommended the following:
1. That the Council eliminate the studio units.
2. That the Council provide for one and two bedroom units comparable to
the surrounding development and condominium projects.
3. That underground parking be provided and additional storage space in
the units be included in the project.
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Councilmembers expressed their concerns about the high cost per square
foot of construction for the studio unit of about $78.00 per square foot and
that it would not then be affordable housing but would simply price down the
project because of the low square footage. After extensive discussion, Mayor
Blomquist moved that the application for preliminary plat approval of
Lexington Place, Addition be continued until the April 20, 1982 City Council
meeting to allow the City staff, at the direction of the City Administrator,
an opportunity to review the impact and the effect on the welfare and safety
of the present and future Eagan residents including those that would occupy
smaller than normal sized residential condominium units including a recommen-
dation as to whether such units should be permitted and encouraged for
development in the City. Further, to allow the Advisory Planning Commission
and Council an opportunity to consider an amendment to Ordinance No. 52 to
permit a reduction to two parking spaces per multi - family unit. Egan seconded
the motion. Mr. Hoffman stated the development will comply with the 2.5
parking stall per unit if the City requires. Mr. Hoffman further stated that
he objected to the City Council's continuance and stated the Council had no
right to take the action that it was proposing because the application is only
for preliminary plat aprpoval. It was noted, however, that the motion was for
continuance only. Councilman Wachter was concerned about the long fish -hook
cul -de -sac at the south end of the project and the potential safety problems
without a looped street. Other Councilmembers expressed a desire to personal-
ly inspect other new comparable studio units in the Metropolitan area and
suggested that the number of studio units be reduced below 24% as proposed.
All members voted in favor.
TONARB 2ND ADDITION - PRLLDIINARY PLAT
The application of Tomark Development Company for preliminary plat
approval for Tomark 2nd Addition was then brought before the Council. Jim
Hill and two representatives of Tomark were present. The APC recommended
approval including a recommended reduction to 2 garage spaces per unit. There
were no objections to the application and after discussion and review of the
proposal, Wachter moved, Smith seconded the motion to approve the preliminary
plat application and for reduction in the parking requirements to 2 spaces per
unit, noting that the Planning Commission recommended approval and further,
there were no objections to the public hearing to the proposal. There was
discussion concerning -the fact that the Planning Commission will now be con-
sidering an amendment to the ordinance. The approval was subject to the
following conditions:
1. A detailed landscape plan be provided for Lot 1, Block 1, Tomark 2nd
Addition and an adequate landscape bond shall be provided and not released
until one year after the landscaping has been completed.
2. Authorizing 2.0 parking spaces per unit.
3. The park dedication requirement shall be determined by the Park
Committee.
4. All other applicable ordinance requirements shall be met.
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5. Sanitary sewer and water main shall be extended to the south limits
of this proposed plat for continuation and looping through the proposed devel-
opment to the south.
6. A storm sewer system shall be constructed providing for the connec-
tion of the drainage basin in the southeast corner of Outlot A (DP -9) to the
drainage basin in the northwest corner of Outlot D (DP -10).
7. The ponding easement for DP -9 as dedicated under the 1st Addition
will have to be revised to conform with the approved grading plan for the
proposed 2nd Addition to incorporate the 864.0 elevation.
8. Adequate easements to allow construction of sanitary sewer, water
and storm facilities to service the proposed Lexington Place development to
the south must be dedicatd as a part of this final plat.
9. A detailed grading and drainage plan must be reviewed and approved
prior to final plat approval.
10. Trunk area storm sewer assessments must be assumed for Lot 1, Block
1, of the proposed 2nd Addition as a condition of final plat approval.
11. Fire lane exits shall be required between the buildings to provide
access to the back of each of the buildings.
12. Further according to the cash dedication for park purposes based
upon number of units, fees in effect at the time of the filing of the final
plat.
All voted yes.
ALPHA ADDITION - REZONING AND PRELIMINARY PLAT
SEE PLAT FILE
The application of Roger and Judith Urban for rezoning from Agricultural
to I -1 Industrial District and preliminary plat of Alpha Addition was next
considered by the Council. The plat would include 12 acres with one lot. The
property is located near the northeast intersection of Cliff Road and Highway
#3. Mr. Urban was present and the Planning Commission recommended denial.
Mr. Urban stated that the property is not highly suitable for residential
because it borders a railroad right -of -way and suggested revising the zoning
request downward to Limited Business which would accomodate his proposed
computer sales building. It was suggested that the property be platted with
no additional subdivision until utilities are available to the site. Donald
Holtz, a neighboring residential owner appeared and objected to the proposed
zoning use. It was noted that the lot coverage was small. There was no
objection from the City of Inver Grove Heights. Smith moved, Wachter seconded
the motion to continue the application to the next regular meeting for further
staff review and suggestions as to how to accomodate the applicant, and fur-
ther, that the staff work together with Don Holtz in the planning process.
All voted yes.
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OVENHILL FARM FIRST ADDITION
The application for approval of the final plat of Overhill Farm First
Addition was submitted to the Council. David and Paul Dehler were present.
Staff recommended approval. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to ap-
prove the application of final plat, subject to compliance with all City
Ordinance and staff requirements. All voted yea. R 82 -14
SEE PLAT FILE
APPLEBAUMS AMUSEIENT DEVICE LICENSE
The application of Applebaums Food Store for two amusement devices at the
Applebaums Store in Cedarvale Shopping Center was submitted for consideration.
There was no appearance and councilmembers discussed the application, indica-
ting that it did not appear to be a good location for amusement devices in a
grocery supermarket. Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to deny the
application for the reasons mentioned above. All voted yes.
I -35E FUNDING
The City Administrator attended a meeting with DNR Commissioner Braun on
March 4, 1982 to discuss proposed legislation regarding I -35E including the
Pleasant Avenue Corridor and also the MnDOT priority decision on the funding
of road projects in 1982. It was noted that federal funding, including Minne-
sota funding, will be cut back about $100,000,000.00 in the State of Minneso-
ta, with $52,000,000.00 of that scheduled for construction work in Dakota
County. It was recommended that a resolution be submitted to the federal
congressional delegation requesting that Federal Trust Funds be released for
the interstate construction of I -35E. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion
to authorize such a resolution recommended by the City Administrator and
further, to encourage similar resolutions to be approved by the City Councils
of Apple Valley and Burnsville. R 82 -15
CAROL LINDO - VIENNA WOODS
Carol Lindo was present and requested financial relief from payment of
assessments on lots owned by her in Vienna Woods Addition, based upon hard-
ship. It was noted that recent reassessments of lots in Vienna Woods Addition
had taken place to relieve a portion of the assessments on the Lindo lots.
She stated that there appeared to be an error in the survey of certain lots in
the addition. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to direct the staff to
research whether certain methods of relief for Mrs. Lindo can be implemented
by the City Council. All voted yes.
LaHAAS CO)2 ERCIAL REVENUE BONDS
A request from Frank Hasselman of LaHaas Corporation requesting an exten-
sion until June 1, 1983 to issue commercial revenue bonds originally approved
on March 18, 1980. He noted that for financial reasons, it is impossible to
proceed with the project at the present time. Smith moved, Thomas seconded
the motion to authorize the request for extension. All voted yes.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT POSTING BOARD
It was recommended that a new posting place for official notices of the
City's information and meetings be located in the vestibule of the Police
Department Building. Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to authorize the
location of the Police Building as an additional posting place for one year,
and that then the staff will re- evaluate the effectiveness of the location.
73WROVEMENT #81 -1 - GALAZIE AVENUE IIWROVENElTS
At the recommendation of the City Attorney, upon motion by Egan, seconded
Smith, it was resolved that the minutes of the January 5, 1982 regular meeting
of the City Council be amended to provide that the Council authorize notices
to bidders for Improvement #81 -1 Galaxie Avenue improvements. All members
voted yes.
1. Twin View M an or - Project #264. Paul Hauge, the City Attorney,
indicated that a Notice of Hearing in the District Court has now been
scheduled for April 7, 1982 concerning the assessment appeals for Twin View
Manor Utility Improvements, and he recommended that the City Council authorize
the hiring of an appraiser and that a reassessment hearing be scheduled before
the City Council on May 18, 1982 at 7:00 p.m. Upon motion by Smith, seconded
Egan, it was resolved that the recommendation be approved for the hiring of
the appraiser and scheduling of the reassessment hearing for May 18, 1982 at
7:00 p.m. at City Hall. All voted yes.
2. Lester Spencer - Nicols Road. A hearing has now been scheduled for
April 1, 1982 regarding the Lester Spencer assessment appeal covering a por-
tion of Silver Bell Road improvements. Meetings have been held with Mr.
Spencer by City Staff persons_and the Council requested that a further letter
be sent to Mr. Spencer by Public Works Director Colbert, explaining the recom-
mended steps that the City would take to resolve the claim and further, that
the City Attorney proceed with a motion to attempt to dismiss the appeal on
the basis of lack of filing of an objection at the time of the assessment
hearing.
3. Drexel Heights _ Project #240. Paul Hauge reported to the Council
that it appeared that the party in interest that had appealed the assessments
for street improvements for Drexel Heights Addition would be Pilot Knob
Properties, the developer of the plat and not the individual property owners.
There was discussion concerning when the Council should hold the reassessment
hearing and the staff will return to the Council with a recommendation.
DAKOTA COUNTY COURT FACILITY
City Administrator Hedges indicated that the Dakota County Board had
voted on March 16, 1982 unanimously to locate Court facilities East of the
Driver's Training Station on Cliff Road in Eagan. At the present time, there
would be no attached jail facility.
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JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR PROSECUTION - CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
The City Administrator presented a proposed Joint Powers Agreement cover-
ing arraignment hearings whereby the City prosecutors for the Cities of Apple
Valley and Eagan would trade the appearances at arraignment hearings in
Burnsville County Court. The Eagan Police Chief recommended approval as did
the Eagan City Attorney's office. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to
approve and authorize the Agreement to be executed. All voted yes.
SEE AGREEMENT FILE
SHORELAND ZONING ORDINANCES
City Planner Dale Runkle was present and recommended to the City Council
that the Council authorize the preparation of a shoreland ordinance for the
City. He indicated that the DNR requires such an ordinance be adopted but
that the model ordinance prepared by the DNR would not be adequate for the
City's purposes. The quote from John Voss of Urban Planning in the sum of
$950.00 to prepare the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance was reviewed. Blomquist
moved, Egan seconded the motion to authorize Mr. Voss to proceed and prepare
the Shoreland Ordinance on the basis of the quotation he had submitted. All
voted in favor.
Winkler Development Company, the developer of Park Cliff Addition has
requested authorization to complete the plat on a portion of Park Cliff that
has only preliminarily been approved without installing streets and utilities.
The City Administrator and City Attorney discussed some of the precedent
issues and also some of the pitfalls that would be involved in the event that
certain property owners require the installation of streets and utilities and
others did not. Because of the important precedent problems and other issues
discussed, Egan moved, Smith seconded the motion to deny the request for
approval of the final plat without the requirement of installation of utili-
ties and streets. All voted yes.
MINNESOTA GOOD ROADS - WASHINGTON D.C. MEETING
The Council discussed a suggestion from John Klein that a representative
of the City Council be present at the Minnesota Good Roads meeting in Wash-
ington D.C. in April to help encourage allocation of funds and construction of
the interstate freeways through the Dakota County area. It was suggested
that the City Administrator attend if he can fit it in his schedule. Wachter
moved, Thomas seconded the motion to authorize the City Administrator to
attend the Minnesota Good Roads Meeting in Washington D.C. at City expense.
All voted in favor.
POLICE DEPARTMOT PARKING STALLS
Blomquist moved, Smith seconded the motion to provide that the parking
stalls, including employee parking at the Eagan Police Building, be striped to
comply with the 10 foot ordinance widths in the future when the striping is
next done for the Police Building. All voted in favor.
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RESIDENTIAL UNIT MINIMUM SQUARE FOOTAGE
The Council had discussed in detail, during the application submitted for
the approval of Lexington Place Addition, possibly setting a lower limit on
square footage for residential units in the City. Because of the health,
welfare and safety factors, Blomquist moved, Egan seconded the motion to
authorize the City Attorney and City Staff to research the question as to
whether the City could set minimum square footages for residential units in
the City. All voted in favor.
COMSERV 1ST ADDITION - UTILITIES AND STREETS
An application was received from Comsery Corporation for preparation of a
feasibility report pertaining to watermain, storm sewer and street improve-
ments in the proposed Comsery 1st Addition. Smith moved, Blomquist seconded
the motion to receive the petition and order the preparation of the feasibili-
ty report for Project #356 for the installation of streets and utilities. All
voted yea.
UTILITY DEPART!l W TRUCKS
It was recommended by Public Works Director Colbert that the Council
authorize the purchase of three trucks that are budgeted items, through the
Hennepin County Purchasing Unit, from Southdale Ford at an approximate cost of
$8,100.00 per vehicle. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to authorize
the purchase of the three trucks as recommended. All voted yea.
Upon motion by Egan, seconded Wachter, it was resolved that the following
Checklist dated 2 -28 & 3 -16 -82 be approved.
All voted in favor.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 12:45 p.m.
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