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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. I A:4P4 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 1 Council Minutes March 16, 1982 POLICE DEPARTlUNT ' ".) t.-2 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. SEE AGREEMENT FILE W. Council Minutes March 16, 1982 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. 3 Council Minutes March 16, 1982 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. R 82 -10 4 Council Minutes March 16, 1982 BLOFFYIEW PRELI MARY PLAT 0 1 i E j3' 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. 5 Council Minutes March 16, 1982 ! yy r t 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. 6 q��yq♦ s� Council Minutes March 16, 1982 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. Council Minutes March 16, 1982 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. ack Council Minutes March 16, 1982 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. 0 Council Minutes March 16, 1982 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. SEE BOND FILE 10 Council Minutes March 16, 1982 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. 11 0k . 1 ij e Council Minutes March 16, 1982 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. 12 Council Minutes March 16, 1982 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. PHH 1' Secret ry 13