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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
NOVEMBER 16, 1982
A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, November
16, 1982 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan City Hall. Present were Mayor Blomquist
and City Councilmembers Smith, Wachter, Thomas and Egan. Also present were
City Administrator Hedges, Public Works Director Colbert and City Attorney
Hauge.
AGENDA
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Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the Agenda. All voted
Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Thomas, it was resolved that the Minutes
of the regular council meeting of November 9, 1982 be approved as prepared.
All voted in favor.
CONSENT AGENDA
It was recommended the following consent agenda items be aproved as
presented.
1. Project #342 _ Cedar Grove lst & 2nd Addition - Street Reconstruc-
tion. The feasibility report for Improvement Project #342 covering the Cedar
Grove 1st and 2nd Additions, street reconstruction, was submitted for Council
review and approval. It was recommended that the feasibility report be
accepted and the public hearing be scheduled for December 14, 1982 at 7:00
p.m. at the Rahn Elementary School at 4424 Sandstone Drive, Eagan, Mn. 55122.
2. Project #306 - Count Road #30 /Diffley Road - Street Improvements.
The feasibility report for Project #306 covering the street improvements for
Diffley Road between Rahn Road and Blackhawk Road was presented and it was
recommended that the report be accepted and that a public hearing be scheduled
for December 14, 1982 at 7:00 p.m. at Rahn Elementary School.
Upon motion by Smith, seconded Thomas, it was resolved that the foregoing
consent agenda items as presented, be approved and ordered implemented. All
voted in favor.
SPECIAL COUNCIL NESTING
Egan moved, Thomas seconded the motion to schedule a special Council
meeting for November 23, 1982 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall to discuss primarily
1983 budget items. All voted yes.
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JOINT CABLE T. V. COMMITTEE
Mr. Hedges and Councilman Smith reviewed the Cable T. V. Committee's
recent activities and reviewed the schedule, covering the receipt of propo-
sals. It was noted that a possible Spring 1983 construction start will take
place.
1982 $2,400,000.00 G.O. BOND SALE
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It was noted that approximately $100,000.00 in projects included under
the G. 0. Bond Sale of 1982 have been deleted and upon motion by Smith,
seconded Egan, it was resolved that the General Obligation Bond Issue be
reduced from $2,500,000.00 to $2,400,000.00 with the elimination of Projects
indicated in the schedule of improvements being financed. All voted yes.
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City Administrator Hedges discussed with the Council the current proposed
reduction in municipal state aids from the State of Minnesota during December
1982 with a possible 16% reduction or $125,000.00. The Council will be kept
informed as to any proposed reduction due to the revenue shortfall from sales
and income tax for the State of Minnesota.
YANKEE SQUARE INN - I.R. FINANCING
An application was received from Federal Land Company to consider Indus-
trial Revenue Financing to construct a new motel known as Yankee Square Inn on
Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Bicentennial 8th Addition in the Yankee Square Shopping
Center area. The motel will be the final phase in the development of the
Bicentennial PUD and an amendment was requested to the Bicentennial Planned
Development because of the elimination of an office building on one of the two
lots, and the construction of a larger motel. Hedges introduced the topic and
Martin Colon, and Ron Krank Architect, were also present as was Charles
Bartholdi for the applicant. Mr. Krank indicated that proposal includes 108
guest rooms, a three story building, with meeting room for 75 people, and no
restaurant, but would have continental breakfast provisions. There would be
122 parking spaces. Councilman Smith questioned the sale of the bonds to the
general public and was concerned about the bank that was intended to be used
to issue the letter of credit. There was also a question from Councilmembers
as to the triangular window areas that would be jutting out from the building
which were intended to offer greater visibility and also floor space in each
room. The question dealt with whether it complied with the 30 foot setback,
but the policy of the City consistently has been that the setback is computed
from the foundation of the building to the setback line, and it appeared that
there were no objections on behalf of the City as to the triangular window
extrusions. There were no objections to the project, and after all questions
from Councilmembers and members of the audience were answered, Smith moved,
Thomas seconded the motion to close the public hearing and to continue the
decision and the Council would act later in the meeting on the amendment to
the Planned Unit Development. All voted in favor.
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JOHNSON BROTHERS - EXCAVATION PERMIT
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The application of Johnson Brothers Construction Company to perform
grading and fill on the McLean /Hudak property near Highways 449 and #55 was,
at the request of the applicant, continued indefinitely in order to modify the
grading plan to minimize impact on adjacent property owners near the O'Neill
Pond area. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to authorize the continu-
ance. All voted in favor.
SWIMMING POOL ORDINANCE
The Council had discussed a proposed swimming pool ordinance at its
meeting on November 9, 1982 and language amendments were requested by the
Council dealing with back -flush water or pool- drainage water. It was noted
that Municipal Ordinance Codifiers has requested that no new ordinances be
adopted until after January 1, 1983 after the ordinance codification is com-
plete. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the ordinance in
concept, and that the consideration of the ordinance be deferred until a
January 1983 Council meeting for reconsideration. Councilman Smith was
concerned about excessive legislation and recommended against approval of the
ordinance because many of the issues covered in the ordinance are of a private
nature between adjacent property owners. Those in favor of the motion were
Egan, Wachter and Thomas. Those against were Smith and Blomquist.
BICENTENNIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
An application from Federal Land Company for an amendment which would
revise the site plan for Lots 1 and 2, Bicentennial 8th Addition was con-
sidered. The reason for the change would be to provide for one motel on lots
1 and 2, rather than a motel and office building as originally planned. The
Advisory Planning Commission on October 26, 1982 recommended approval.
Charles Bartholdi discussed for the applicant the proposed revision and indi-
cated the benefits would offer more space for the construction of a motel.
There were no objections to the application. Smith moved, Thomas seconded the
motion to authorize a revised planned development site plan with the under-
standing that the staff and consultants will issue an opinion as to whether
the setbacks comply with the ordinance requirements, all according to the
following conditions:
1. The sidewalk shall be constructed along the east side of Washington
Drive on Lots 1 and Lots 2, Block 1, Bicentennial 8th Addition.
2. Curb cuts shall be coordinated wherever possible with curb cuts
which already exist on the west side of Washington Drive.
3. All driveway accesses to the motel facility shall be a minimum of 24
feet wide.
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4. The 20 foot setback variance should be reconfirmed for the motel as
approved at the February 1982 Council meeting.
5. A three -story motel shall also be allowed as part of the planned
development and therefore no variance is requested.
6. The parking area shall contain an asphalt surface and concrete
curbing around the perimeter of the parking area.
7. A detailed landscaping plan shall be approved for the motel facility
and an adequate landscape bond shall be submitted and not released until one
year after the landscaping has been completed. Landscaping and berming shall
be provided along the east side of the project.
8. Only the motel shall be allowed on Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Bicenten-
nial 8th Addition.
9. All other applicable ordinances shall be met.
SEE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FILE
Those in favor were Smith and Thomas; against was Wachter; those
abstaining were Blomquist and Egan. Smith then moved, Thomas seconded the
motion to approve the application for Industrial Revenue Financing for the
motel, subject to compliance with state law and the applicable Eagan
ordinances and policies, and specifically, setback requirements under the
Eagan Zoning Ordinance. Smith and Thomas voted yes; Blomquist and Egan
abstained, and Wachter voted no indicating that he was not certain as to
whether the setback for the building complied with the ordinance. Councilman
Smith stated that the City shall approve the bank that issues the letter of
credit covering the bond issue. All voted in favor.
SEE BOND FILE
GABBERT DEVELOPMENT COMPANY - TEMPORARY ADVERTISING SIGN
An application from Gabbert Development Company for temporary advertising
sign for several developments on Wilderness Run Road at the northeast corner
of Wilderness Run Road and Pilot Knob Road was considered by the Council. It
was suggested by Councilmembers that the sign be placed on the west rather
than the east side, for safety purposes. Smith moved, Wachter seconded the
motion to continue the application until a determination can be made covering
the safety concerns. All voted in favor.
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OLDE CEDAR INN - 3.2 ON -SALE BEER LICENSE
An application was received from Thomas Truax for non - intoxicating liquor
license for the Olde Cedar Inn, formerly A & W Restaurant in the Cedarvale
shopping area. Mr. Truax was present and answered questions of the Council
concerning the proposed establishment. In addition, an application was sub-
mitted for amusement device license for 3 amusement devices at the location.
It was noted the application and all information submitted appeared to comply
with the City Ordinance, according to staff, and that the property will be
sub - leased. There were no objections to the application. Egan moved, Thomas
seconded the motion to approve the application for non - intoxicating liquor
license, subject to the Eagan Ordinance. All voted yes. Next Smith moved,
Thomas seconded the motion to approve the application for license for three
amusement devices, provided it complies with the ordinances. All voted in
favor.
SHEFFIELD ADDITION - ADVERTISING SIGN
An application from Lowell Berg and Mary Lou Herrmann to locate an adver-
tising sign on the southwest corner of Dodd Road and Wilderness Run Road for
advertising the Sheffield Addition was reviewed by the Council. There were no
objections to the application. Thomas moved, Egan seconded the motion to
approve the temporary advertising sign. All voted in favor.
AM LEGISLATIVE POLICIES - 1983
The legislative policies submitted by the Association of Metropolitan
Municipalities and distributed to the Council, were discussed in some detail
by Councilmembers. It was noted that most of the policies will benefit the
City. Mayor Blomquist, who is a member of the AMM Board was directed to
express the concerns of the Council at the next AMM legislative policy meeting
on November 18, 1982.
HISTORY OF EAGAN MANUSCRIPT
The City Council met jointly with the History Committee at a special City
Council meeting on October 27, 1982 and action was taken by the City Council
to approve and adopt the "red book" manuscript as a revised copy of the
history document, subject to including any additional information which is
recommended by the History Committee. Councilmembers agreed that certain
information that was expanded upon in the blue book should be included and
contained in the red book before the final manuscript is accepted. A memo-
randum from Mr. Hedges indicating the chronology of the action by the City
Council regarding the Eagan history, including its objectives, was distributed
to the Council. No new material has been submitted by the History Committee
or other persons and Lisa Fleming, the staff intern was present to answer
questions of the Council. All pictures that are being held by History Com-
mittee members were requested to be returned to allow the staff to proceed
with the printing of the book. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to
proceed with the development of the specifications for the publication of the
manuscript and to solicit bids for the publication. All voted in favor.
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JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT OF 1982
Mayor Blomquist has received and reviewed the Job Training Partnership
Act of 1982 and submitted a Memorandum to the Council at the November 9, 1982
meeting. It was noted that the City of Eagan is the fastest growing community
in Dakota County and is providing considerable employment opportunity with the
local industrial growth and Mayor Blomquist indicated that it would be appro-
priate to select a central location to administer the Act, in conjunction with
a private industry council. A Resolution was submitted to the Council to
endorse Eagan as a location to implement the job training program to begin in
1983 and requests the support and endorsement of Dakota County, and all other
municipalities within Dakota County for the implementation of the program.
Blomquist moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the Resolution as adopted
and order its implementation. All voted in favor.
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SHORELAND ZONING ORDINANCE
John Voss and Dale Runkle were present and reported on the meetings being
held by them with the Department of Natural Resources staff regarding Eagan's
proposed Shoreland Zoning Ordinance. It was noted that ordinances are re-
quired to be implemented by municipalities and that the Eagan ordinance is one
of the first ordinances that has been proposed for adoption. A map showing
the proposed jurisdiction by the DNR around lakes and ponds in the City with a
1,000 foot jurisdiction around each water body was displayed to the Council.
Problems regarding density and how much area could be covered or what area
would be considered impervious surface areas were discussed in detail. The
objective of the staff was that existing planned developments would be grand -
fathered and also to pursuade the DNR staff to reduce its requirements for
,jurisdiction for residential areas around the ponds, and to allow an increase
in density around the ponds. The staff was authorized to proceed with its
proposals to the Department of Natural Resources and after completion of a
draft to resubmit it to the Council.
CONTRACT #82 -2 - NORTHVIEW MEADOWS ADDITION - UTILITIES
The plans and specifications for the construction of utilities in North -
view Meadows Addition was submitted by Mr. Colbert and it was recommended that
the Council advertise for bids. Upon motion by Egan, seconded Thoms, it was
resolved that the plans and specifications be approved and that the Clerk be
authorized to advertise for bids to be opened at 10:30 a.m. on December 16,
1982 at the City Hall. All members voted yea.
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DIFFLEY ROAD /COUNTY ROAD #30 - PROJECT #306
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CEDAR GROVE NO. 1 & 2 - STREET REHABILITATION - PROJECT #342
The Council discussed in detail the preliminary drafts of feasibility
reports for Projects #306 and #342 and recommended revisions to the drafts to
be provided by the staff prior to the December 14, 1982 public heraing.
CHECKLIST
Upon motion by Thomas, seconded Egan, the following checklist as pre-
sented were ordered paid: 10 -31 -82 & 11- 16 -82.
All voted in favor.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.m.
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