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04/05/1983 - City Council Regular 00675 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL EAGAN, MINNESOTA APRIL 5, 1983 A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, April 5, 1983, at the Eagan City Hall. Present were Mayor Blomquist and City Council members Smith, Thomas, Egan and Wachter. Also pressent were City Administrator Hedges, Public Works Director Colbert, City Engineer Rosene and City Attorney Hauge. AGENDA Wachter moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the Agenda with the exception that it was noted that Representative Art Seaberg had indicated that he planned to be present at the meeting to discuss legislation for the 1983 Legislature, but because of a Worker's Compensation Bill hearing before the Legislature, was unable to be present. MINUTES 1. March 15, 1983 Regular Meeting. Upon motion by Egan, seconded Wachter, it was resolved that the Minutes of the March 15, 1983 regular meeting be approved with the exception on page 4, where it should note that the attorney for Dan Rognrud was present in the audience later in the meeting, concerning the application for preliminary plat approval of Fish Lake Addition. All voted yes. 2. March 24, 1983 Special Meeting. Upon motion by Egan, seconded Thomas, it was resolved that the Minutes of the March 24, 1983 special meeting of the City Council be approved as distributed. All voted yea. LONE OAK TREE REPLACEMENT Mr. Hedges indicated that Minnesota Department of Transportation has selected two possible trees for replacement of the Lone Oak Tree in the Lone Oak Road/Highway #55 area and had asked for direction from the City as to which tree should be selected and the location for the placement of the tree. Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Egan, it was resolved that Park and Recreation Director, Ken Vraa, be requested to inspect the proposed trees and also that the staff review the location for the tree. All voted yes. CITY BUILDING SAFETY WEEK The Mayor proclaimed the week of April 13 through 22, 1983 as Building Safety Week in the City of Eagan. D 83-2 BLACKHAWK OAK ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT EXTENSION A request from Lynn Runquist of Runco, Inc. for an extension of time for one year for the Planned Unit Development for Blackhawk Oaks Addition at 3810 Blackhawk Road, was considered. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the request. All voted yes. 1 0 Cl G City Council Minutes April 5, 1983 CONSENT AGENDA The following consent agenda items were presented for the Council's consideration: 1. Temporary Bingo - Lost Spur. An application for temporary bingo license for the Osman Temple's Sheik Unit for May 4, 1983 with hours of play from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Lost Spur Country Club was recommended for approval. 2. Michael Sill Addition - Preliminary Plat Extension. It was recommended that the request of Michael Sill for extension of the preliminary plat for one additional year, covering Michael Sill Addition, be approved. 3. Full Time Receptionist. The staff recommended Lisa Fleming be hired on a full-time basis as the City Hall Receptionist. 4. Engineering Aide III. The City Council on February 15, 1983 authorized the staff to proceed with filling the vacancy for the Engineering III position left vacant by the resignation of Brad Swenson. Mr. Colbert indicated that about 325 applications have been received for the position, and staff recommended the hiring of Edward J. Kirscht effective April 4, 1983. 5. Contractors' Licenses. The contractor license regulation was made effective January 1, 1983 with the adoption of the new City Code. The list of general contractors, masonry and cement contractors and ventilation contractors was submitted to the City Council and recommended that the appli- cations be approved. 6. Project #374 - Eagandale Center Industrial Park #2 - Streets and Utilities. A petition was received from Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. for feasibility report, noting that a waiver of the public hearing had been submitted for the realignment of Eagandale Industrial Road and the construction of all required related utilities in anticipation of a replatting of the area into Eagandale Center Industrial Park #2. It was recommended that the Petition be received and the Counci authorize the preparation of the feasibility report for Project #374. 7. James Durning _ Liquor License. The application of Dorola, Inc. for transfer of liquor license from James Durning to his corporate name was reviewed. The staff recommended approval of the new liquor license for Dorola, Inc. for Durnings Restaurant and to waive the on-sale fee and lower the investigation fee to $50.00 because the principals were the same persons under each application. 8. Starks I, Inc. - Liquor License. The application of Gary Starks to transfer liquor license to his corporate name, Starks I, Inc. was then presented to the council. The staff recommended approval of the new liquor license for Starks I, Inc. to be used for Starks Halfway House on Highway 449 and to waive the on-sale liquor license fee, but to charge the full investi- gation fee of $500.00 for the reason that one of the principals in the 2 City Council Minutes April 5, 1983 corporation is a new licensee. 9. Mallard Park 1st Addition - Utility Easement Vacation. A petition had been received for vacation of certain utility easements in Mallard Park 1st Addition, which is being replatted as Tiberon Addition. It was recommended that the petition be received covering the vacation of common lot line utility easements and that a public hearing be scheduled before the City Council on May 3, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall. 10. Brittany 3rd Addition - Street Vacation. A petition had been received from the developer of Outlot A of Brittany 3rd Addition requesting vacation of the dedicated right-of-way of Sheffield Circle in anticipation of replatting Outlot A for a new subdivision layout. It was re'com mended that the Petition be received and that the public hearing be scheduled on the vacation for May 3, 1983 at the City Hall at 7:00 p.m. Upon motion by Egan, seconded Wachter, it was resolved that the foregoing Consent Agenda items as recommended by the City staff be approved and authorized implemented. All voted yes. OAK CHASE 1ST ADDITION - UTILITY EASEMENT VACATION A petition was received from the developer of the Oak Chase 5th Addition to vacate the side and rear lot line drainage utility easements over Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Oak Chase 1st Addition, being replatted into Oak Chase 5th Addition. It was recommended that the petition be received and that a public hearing before the City Council be scheduled at the City Hall on May 3, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Thomas, it was resolved that the Petition be received and the public hearing be scheduled as recommended. All voted yea. ANN PIETSCH - DODD ROAD CONNECTION FEES A request had been received from Ann Pietsch, 4275 Dodd Road, for deferment of sewer and water connection fees to allow Mrs. Pietsch to connect to City sewer and water at her residence on Dodd Road. The Council had discussed the matter at two earlier meetings and the Public Works Director indicated that the approximate cost would be $2,000.00 to connect to city water. The cost would be $600.00 to replace the screen and $800.00 to replace pump, for a total $1,400.00, if Mrs. Pietsch were to improve her system privately. The City policy requires that when repairs are made to a well, that the owner must then hook to City water if available. Because of the present problems, the fact that it is expected that the property will be sold within the near future, and that there are others who are probably equally needy in the City, Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to deny the request because of no absolute showing of need. All voted yes. ASSESSMENT HEARINGS Mr. Hedges stated that the City Council has before it a group of special assessment hearings covering special assessment projects and that inadvertantly the notices had been published and mailed scheduling the 3 City Council Minutes April 5, 1983 hearings for April 4, 1983 at the City Hall at 7:00 p.m. He stated that a quorum of Council members was present on April 4, 1983 and that the hearings were convened and all hearings were continued until April 5, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. CINNAMON RIDGE 1ST & 2ND ADDITION - PROJECT #346 A & B Mayor Bea Blomquist convened the public hearing regarding the assessment improvements for Cinnamon Ridge 1st and 2nd Additions consisting of streets and utilities. Mr. Colbert explained the Project. There were no objections. Egan then moved, Wachter seconded the motion to close the hearing, to approve the final assessment roll for Project #346 A & B and to authorize certifica- tion to the County Auditor for collection of the unpaid assessments to be spread over 5 years at 12.5% interest. All voted yes. SPERRY SEMICONDUCTOR FACILITY - UTILITIES - PROJECT #337A The next public hearing convened by the Mayor concerned the Sperry semiconductor facility utility improvements under Project #337A. The City Public Works Director reviewed the assessments with the Council and there were no appearances and no objections. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to close the hearing, to approve the final assessment roll for the project and to authorize certification for collection of unpaid assessments to be spread over 10 years at 12.5% interest. All voted yes. CABLE TELEVISION PROPOSAL - GROUP W The public hearing was convened concerning the consideration of the cable television proposal submitted by Group W to franchise cable television in the City of Eagan. City Administrator Tom Hedges introduced consultants in the audience regarding the proposal of Group W to franchise Cable Television by the Cities of Eagan and Burnsville. Tom Creighton, special legal consultant representing the Joint Burnsville/Eagan Cable Commission, was present and briefly indicated the reason for the public hearing. He introduced Roger Frank of Group W Cable and other persons from Group W Cable who submitted a slide presentation of the proposal, the background of Group W Cable and an explanation of the channels and uses for cable television in the City. It was noted that Carl Pilnick, the cable television consultant, recommended approval of the bid. The Burnsville City Council accepted the proposal on April 4, 1983. Mr. Frank indicated that Group W is a subsidiary of Westinghouse Corporation. It is expected that $11.2 dollars will be invested to build the system in Eagan and Burnsville and it is proposed that there be a 24 month construction schedule. After questioning, upon motion by Smith, seconded Thomas, it was resolved that the recommendation of the Joint Commission to accept the Group W bid be and it hereby is approved as reviewed by Telecommunications Management, Inc. and that the City Administrator be directed to proceed to draft a Cable Television Ordinance and further, to close the public hearing. All voted in favor. TWIN VIEW MANOR 2ND ADDITION - STREETS AND UTILITIES The public hearing regarding Project #335 A & B covering Twin View Manor 2nd Addition streets and utilities was convened by Mayor Blomquist. Rich 4 11C City Council Minutes April 5, 1983 Strom, the developer was present in the audience and had no objections. Mr. Colbert explained the assessments and after questions concerning interest rates, Egan moved, Thomas seconded the motion to close the hearing, to approve the final assessment roll for Project #335 A & B and to authorize the assessment roll to be certified to the County Auditor. All voted in favor. PROJECT #340B - WINDCREST 2ND ADDITION - STREET IMPROVEMENTS The final assessment hearing concerning Improvement Project #340B regarding the street improvements in Windcrest 2nd Addition was convened by the Mayor. The project was explained by Mr. Colbert and there were no objections to the assessment roll. Wachter moved, Smith seconded the motion to close the hearing, to approve the final assessment roll for the project and to authorize the roll to be certified to the County for collection of unpaid assessments with a spread of 5 years at 10% interest. All voted yes. PROJECT #341B - WINDTREE 2ND ADDITION - STREET IMPROVEMENTS The hearing regarding Windtree 2nd Addition street improvements under Project #341B was next convened. There were no objections and no appearances by affected property owners. After explanation of the improvements, Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to close the hearing, to approve the assessment roll for Project #341B and to authorize certification to the County Auditor for collection of the unpaid assessments to be spread at 10% interest over 5 years. All voted yea., PROJECT #356 - COMSERV NO. 1 - STREETS AND UTILITIES Mayor Blomquist convened the public hearing regarding Improvement Project #356 covering assessments for Comserv 1st Addition street and utility improve- ments. Jerry Faehn of Comserv was present as was Frank Hasselman, a neighbor- ing property owner from LaHass Manufacturing. Mr.Hasselman requested the spread of assessments over 15 years covering his agriculturally zoned property proposed to be assessed. It was noted that all easements requested of Mr. Hasselman were granted to the City. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to close the public hearing, approve the assessment roll for Project #356 and authorize the certification of the roll to the County Auditor for collection with unpaid assessments to be spread over 10 years at a 10% per annum interest rate. All voted in favor. PROJECT #363A - HILLTOP PLAZA - UTILITIES The hearing covering the final assessment roll for Project #363A, relating to the Hilltop Plaza utility improvements, was convened by the Mayor. Mr. Colbert explained the project. There were no appearances and no objections received. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to close the hearing, to approve the roll for Project #363A and to authorize the roll to be certified to the County for collection of unpaid assessments for a spread of 10 years at 10% interest rate per annum. All voted yes. 5 00080 City Council Minutes April 5, 1983 PROJECT #371 - WATER TREATMENT PLANT - PUBLIC HEARING STREETS AND UTILITIES Mayor Blomquist convened the next public hearing regarding Project #371 concerning street and utility improvements in the proposed Water Treatment Plant area on Coachman Road south of Yankee Doodle Road. Mr. Colbert intro- duced the project and Mr. Rosene explained the proposal. There were a number of affected property owners present, some of whom objected to the storm sewer improvements in particular. Mr. Rosene noted there would be two contracts proposed. First a contract for utilities and streets during 1983 and a second covering and surfacing improvements. Don Sandberg, an owner who lives on Pilot Knob Road, objected to the storm sewer assessments and also objected to the grant of an easement for a pond. There was discussion concerning policy for credits toward assessments in the event of dedication of ponding ease- ments. Pearl Lemieux, a property owner, was also present with the question concerning the project. It was noted that the City was paying for about 80% of all of the improvements and that approximately 20% of the cost of the improvements will be assessed against benefitted property owners. Dr. and Mrs. Lyle Hay were present and had questions about the funding of the project and also the easements required along Coachman Oaks affecting their property. The water treatment plant will be funded through water user fee connection charges and other fund balances with the assessments levied only for utility and street improvements. Dr. Hay stated that he felt it was an inconvenient time for the improvements and requested that he be permitted to pay only the assessments covering interest payments rather than principal payments with payments to be spread over a 15 year period. Mrs. Hay stated the concerns about maintenance and use of the City site on Coachman Road and Mr. Hedges indicated the City is sensitive to the uses and the maintenance of the utility site location. Wayne Winsor of Associated Families was present and had questions concerning the sanitary sewer line along the north property line of the Associated Families' property. After extended discussion, Egan moved, Thomas seconded the motion to close the hearing, to order in the Project and to authorize the consulting engineer to prepare the plans and specifications. All voted in favor. COACHMAN OAKS - PARKING SPACE VARIANCE An application from Coachman Oaks Company for variance for parking space requirements for the Coachman Oaks Apartments on Coachman Road was brought before the Council. Fred Katter and other representatives of the owner were present. Mr. Katter stated that there had been 91 sales of condominiums in the project with only 2 three-bedroom units having been sold during the past 13 month conversion process from rental apartments to condominiums. He further stated that about 4% of the condominium sales in the Eagan-Burnsville area are three-bedroom units and the demand is very small. The request is for variance to the parking space requirements whereby the applicant is proposing to change the mix to 113 one-bedroom units, 89 two-bedroom units and 18 three- bedroom units for a total of 220 units. The parking requirements would be 440 spaces at 2 spaces per unit and presently there are 413 parking spaces, or 27 parking spaces short of the requirement. The variance would be for 27 parking spaces. Mr. Katter stated that the demand, in the event of revision to the 6 00081, City Council Minutes April 5, 1983 additional one-bedroom units, would reduce the demand for parking time and at the present time, there has been no parking problem. He stated that the owners are concerned about reducing the green space and increasing the amount of runoff by additional blacktop and also the fact that the location is a very rough site for construction of parking purposes. The representatives indicated, however, that additional parking would be available but recommended that in the event that the City determines that parking is insufficient, that the City then would request the then owner, which presumably would be the homeowners association of the common land, to increase the parking. There were concerns by the Council members as to the method of forcing the homeowners association to furnish additional parking and the method of paying for the costs of the construction. The owners would be assessed through the homeowners association, but Mr. Katter stated that the homeowners association covenants and restrictions have been recorded and that at the present time, 91 sales have taken place. Councilman Smith recommended the variance be granted, subject to certain conditions, noting that the units are owner-occupied and there is a much greater chance that the owner-occupied homeowners will make certain that there is sufficient parking. Park dedication fees and all other necessary city requirements must be met in the event of the approval. Mayor Blomquist noted that the project had been financed by Industrial Revenue Bonds and neighbors who appeared during the IR Hearing were concerned about the size of units and the potential for a high degree of turnover with smaller apart- ment units. The breakdown in the number of units was agreed upon by the Councilmembers at the time of the approval of the bonds. Mr. Katter stated that the owners will not ask for conversion of the remaining 16 units from three-bedroom to single-bedroom units. Mr. Katter also stated that the Industrial Revenue Bonds are not being paid off prematurely, but that the holders of the bonds are being protected. The interest rate on the mortgages for the sales on conversion to condominiums is 9 1/2%, 30 year fixed rate mortgages. There were questions as to whether the additional parking could be located on the very rough site. Councilman Wachter moved to continue the application for further information concerning the site, and that the appli- cant provide information regarding proposed location of future parking. Egan seconded the motion. The motion was later withdrawn. Egan then moved, Thomas seconded the motion to deny the application for variance for the reasons cited above and because of lack of hardship on behalf of the applicant, noting that the owner could conform with the ordinance provisions. All voted in favor except Smith who voted no for the reason that the units are owner-occupied. CITY HALL BIDS Mr. Hedges stated the bids were received for the new City Hall facility on Wednesday, March 16, 1983 at 3:00 p.m. He further noted the total amount of the bond referendum was $965,000.00 and that the actual construction budget was $790,000.00 with an additional $40,000.00 for furnishings for a total of $830,000.00. The remaining $135,000.00 would be for the remodeling of the existing City Hall for ambulance storage and fire administration and community room and also architect's fees as well as costs for the sale of the bonds. The low bid was from Voronyak Construction Co. with a low bid of $758,700.00. Sixteen bids were submitted and 13 alternates were bid. The staff recommended the approval of alternates #3 and 4#5 as deducts, alternates #4, #7, #8, #10 and #12 as additions, for a total recommended contract award of $803,400.00. 7 00082 City Council Minutes April 5, 1983 Mr. Voronyak was present as was Sven Anderson, the project manager. The contract for the project was submitted to the Council. After review, Thomas moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the low bid of Voronyak Construction Co. and authorize the award of the contract to Voronyak according to the contract to be approved in form by the staff. All voted in favor. Ground breaking for the City Hall was scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on April 13, 1983. NEWSPAPER VENDING MACHINES The City Administrator was asked to research regulatory controls for the licensing of newspaper stands in the City. He presented a copy of the City of Minneapolis Ordinance controlling newsstands and the City Attorney indicated that a test case has now been submitted where an injunction has been brought to enjoin the City of Minneapolis from enforcing the Ordinance. There was also discussion concerning the St. Paul Pioneer Press case against the City, which is now scheduled for trial on May 12, 1983. Positioning of boxes in unsafe locations and several alternates were discussed including waiting for the results of the injunction action against the City of Minneapolis, to continue the consideration of the regulatory Ordinance temporarily, and methods of handling the current lawsuit. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to continue consideration of the ordinance until further information is received regarding the injunction action brought against the City of Minneapolis, and further, to authorize the City Attorney to negotiate for the settlement of the Pioneer Press and City of Eagan action. All voted in favor. ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR FEE SCHEDULE The Personnel Committee met on March 30, 1983 with Chief Building Inspector Peterson and Bill Akin, electrical consultant, to discuss the proposed increase in electrical inspection fees. The Committee also discussed the possibility of a full-time electrical inspector and the City Administrator indicated that it was his opinion that the City is too small for a full time inspector and that general government funds would have to subsidize the inspector's salary. Councilmembers again discussed the proposed fee schedule and in light of consideration at earlier meetings, Wachter moved, Thomas seconded the motion to deny the request for the increased fees and that the Council again reconsider the increase in 1984. All voted yes. SCHOOL DISTRICT #196 EDUCATIONAL/RECREATIONAL FACILITY RESOLUTION A proposed Resolution was submitted for the purpose of establishing a foundation for financing an educational/recreational facility within ISD #196. The purpose would be to raise revenues to construct an Eagan Learning Center and the facility would be designed and coordinated with the future High School facility on property that is currently owned by the School District. Upon motion by Blomquist, seconded Egan, it was resolved that the Resolution attached to the Minutes requesting a joint venture between ISD #196 and the City of Eagan to work toward the creation of a foundation for purposes outlined in the Resolution be approved. All voted in favor. R 83-14 8 00083 City Council Minutes April 5, 1983 EAGAN STEAK HOUSE - AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSE An application has been received from Harold Steinman of the Eagan Steak House to place two amusement devices in the restaurant location in the Yankee Square Shopping Center. Councilmembers questioned the location of the two devices within the restaurant. Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the application for two amusement device licenses. All voted in favor except Wachter who voted no. SPERRY PARK - FINAL PLAT The application of Sperry Corporation for final plat approval of the Sperry Park plat was brought before the Council. Jerry Tank of Sperry Corporation was present. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the final plat, subject to compliance with all applicable necessary City requirements. All voted in favor. R 83-15 SEE PLAT FILE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN The City staff has been working on the completion of the final preparation of the Comprehensive Guide Plan and City Consulting Planner, John Voss submitted a letter updating the Council on the remaining steps that were required to complete the plan and a Resolution approving the Comprehensive Guide Plan. There were questions about whether Cliff Road should be designated as an intermediate arterial street and after discussion, Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to continue the consideration of the Resolution to allow the staff to acquire additional information regarding the present and future status of Cliff Road, including its proposed designation as an intermediate arterial, or as a parkway. All voted in favor. HEALTH INSURANCE COMMITTEE REPORT Gene VanOverbeke appeared on behalf of the Health Insurance Committee and discussed the Committee's recommendations regarding health insurance for City employees. Workshop sessions had been held by the Committee and with the Council at an earlier time, including the Personnel Committee of the City Council. The Personnel Committee has recommended the following to the Council: 1. The City continue to offer MSI Health Insurance as a fee for service insurance provider at the rate and under the terms currently in effect; 2. The City offer optional HMO plans through Med Center and Group Health; 3. The Insurance Committee continue to meet and review a dental insurance option; 4. The City's current $150.00 monthly contribution be applied to both hospitlization and dental insurance. 9 000 -11 City Council Minutes April 5, 1983 5. The group coverage not be expanded to cover any person not currently eligible, e.g. retired employees. John Stevenson from the Police Department on behalf of the employees, together with Judy Maume of Group Health were present. Future rates for MSI are unknown because they would depend upon the experience of those employees who maintain their coverage with MSI. It was also noted that question and answer sessions will be held with all employees and spouses before offering the options to the employees. After considerable discussion, Thomas moved, Smith seconded the motion to approve the recommendations of the Personnel and Insurance Committees and to authorize their implementation with the under- standing that the City will pay a maximum fee for the medi,cal insurance program for each employee under the medical insurance program as specifically provided by the Council. All voted yes. SERVICE STATION - SERVICE BAYS The proposed review of the Zoning Ordinance regulating the requirement for service station service bays was upon motion by Egan, seconded Smith, continued until a special meeting of the City Council which has been scheduled for April 12, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. All voted yes. OVERAILL FARM ADDITION - STREETS - CONTRACT #83-3 Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Egan it was resolved that the low bid of Pine Bend Paving, Inc. in the amount of $48,611.90 be awarded, covering Overhill Farm Addition street improvements to Project #83-3 and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the related contract documents. All voted yes. SHEFFIELD ADDITION - STREETS & UTILITIES - CONTRACT #83-4 The bids were received on Thursday, March 31, 1983 for the Sheffield streets and utilities and the low bidder was Encon Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $139,294.25. Upon motion by Smith, seconded Thomas, it was resolved that the low bid be approved and awarded to Encon Utilities, Inc. All voted in favor. WATER TREATMENT PLANT - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS CONTRACT #83-1 Consulting Engineer Bob Rosene presented detailed plans and specifica- tions for the 12.0 M.G.D. water treatment filtration plant and discussed them in detail with the Council. There were numerous questions about the plans and the design, including standby power, proposed to be provided directly by Dakota Electric. After critical review, Thomas moved, Blomquist seconded the motion to approve the detailed plans and specifications for Contract #83-1 and to authorize the advertisement of bids to be opened at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 6, 1983 at the Eagan City Hall; further, that a special City Council meeting be scheduled for May 10, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall to consider the award of the contract. All voted yes. 10 0008 5 City Council Minutes April 5, 1983 TRUNK HIGHWAY #13 AND I-494 - MnDOT PROJECT 1901-29 Mr. Colbert reviewed with the Council the preliminary plans for the upgrading of the Mendota Bridge - Trunk Highway #13 - Trunk Highway #55 interchange, primarily in Mendota Heights. A small section of upgrading would take place on existing Highway #13, in the City of Eagan, and MnDOT has requested approval of the preliminary plans for the Highway #13 portion in Eagan. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution approving the preliminary layouts for MnDOT Projects 30B S.P.1901-29 (13=117), S.P.1909-31 (55=116) and S.P.1918-51 (110=117) from Mendota Bridge to Mendota Heights Road and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary Resolution. All voted yea. R 83-16 COUNTY ROAD #30 IMPROVEMENT - PROJECT #306 The detailed plans and specifications for improvements on County Road #30 are in the process of being completed by the Dakota County Highway Department and it was noted there had been concerns by the Councilmembers pertaining to the connection of the east end of the existing service drives to Rahn Road and/or directly on to County Road #30. Tom Colbert discussed with the Council an alternate design and noted that a letter had been received from the Minnesota Department of Transportation that State Aid Funds will not be provided for construction of a street with less than a 52 foot width improvement. Blomquist moved, Smith seconded the motion to instruct the Engineering Department to contact neighboring residences in the immediate area of the Rahn Road intersection to invite them to a meeting to discuss the alternate design. All voted yes. ODELL VS. CITY OF EAGAN City Attorney Paul Hauge updated the Council concerning the action being brought by Mr. and Mrs. David Odell against the City for the subdivision of their single-family residential lot in McCarthy Ridge Addition. He noted that the case has been scheduled for trial on April 21, 1983 and there was discus- sion concerning the position of the City Council regarding the action. it was noted that a Resolution had been adopted by the City Council and the reasons included in the Resolution are appropriate for purposes of defending the action. DAKOTA COUNTY ROAD TURNBACK MEETING A special meeting has been scheduled by the Dakota County Board for May 9, 1983 at the Apple Valley City Hall to discuss turnback of County Roads to affected cities. CHECKLIST Egan moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the following checklist dated: April 5, 1983 All voted in favor. 11 00C& S City Council Minutes April 5, 1983 ADJOURNMENT Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m. All voted yes. PHH City erk 12