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06/21/1983 - City Council Regular Opt: iG4 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL EAGAN, MINNESOTA JUNE 21, 1983 A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, June 21, 1983 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan City Hall. Present were Mayor Blomquist and City Councilmembers Smith, Thomas, Egan and Wachter. Also present were City Administrator Hedges, Public Works Director Colbert, Consulting Engineer Rosene and City Attorney Hauge. AGENDA Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the Agenda as presented. All voted. yes. MINUTES The minutes of the June 7, 1983 regular City Council meeting were presented and the following revisions were made: Page 7 concerning Cedar Grove 1st and 2nd Addition, it was noted that Mayor Blomquist stated that earlier meetings had generally favored concrete curb and gutter, but persons responding to a recent survey generally were opposed. Page 17 regarding Public Works maintenance vehicles, number 2 should read, Two one-ton 4 x 4 dump trucks with front end plow. Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Smith, it was resolved that the minutes as amended be approved. All voted yea. Upon further motion by Egan, seconded Wachter, it was resolved that the minutes be amended to provide that the City advertise for bids for the utility and street maintenance vehicles to be opened on Thursday, July 14, 1983 at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall. All voted in favor. FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT 1. Emergency Communication Response Unit. Representatives of the Police Department and Fire Department were present, including Sergeant Pat Geagan, who made a presentation recommending authorization for purchase of a used bus for an emergency communication response unit to be used as emergency vehicle. The intitial cost would be $3,475.00 for an available bus and noted that the long-range program would be for police, fire and civil defense use. It was also noted that several civic organizations have expressed an interest in contributing money to equip the unit and it was estimated that the approximate cost of a functional unit would be $10,000.00. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to authorize the acquisition of a used bus as proposed, noting that it was understood that the bus could be housed in the old town hall on a temporary basis. All voted yes. 2. Self-contained Breathing Apparatus Unit. Fire Chief Bob Childers was present and recommended the acquisition of a self-contained breathing apparatus devices with an estimated cost of $4,000.00 each for 3 units. He noted it was a budget item in 1983 and it was proposed to be included in the proposed sale of equipment certificates. After review, Smith moved, Wachter 1 City Council Minutes ..(b5 June 21, 1983 seconded the motion to authorize the City to advertise for bids for 3 units as proposed. All voted in favor. 3. Fire Station No. 1, Roof. District Chief Ken Southern was present and recommended the City Council authorize the award of a quote for the repair and reconstruction of the entire fire station #1 roof. He noted two quotations had been recieved. One from Befort Roofing for $500.00 for repair only, and $3,250.00 for reconstruction. Another quote was received from Les Jones Roofing Co. at $760.00 for repair and $5,300.00 reconstruction. Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to authorize the award of the contract to Befort Roofing for the complete reconstruction. However, after discussion, the motion was withdrawn and Smith then moved, Thomas seconded the motion to give concept approval to the reconstruction of the roof and request the building department to review the quotations and to resubmit the proposal to the Council for final approval. All voted yea. CONSENT AGENDA The following consent agenda items were submitted and recommended for approval. 1. Annual Sign Permit Renewals. Annual sign permit application renewals for 114 ground signs, 246 building signs, 59 business pylon signs, and 33 advertising signs, were submitted and recommended to the Council for approval. 2. Joint Use Rental Agreement - MWCC. The MWCC has recommended the execution of a Joint Use Rental Agreement from January 1, 1983 through December 31, 1987 for interceptor sewer and it was recommended that the lease be approved at $250.00 per year and the execution of an agreement evidencing the renewal. SEE AGREEMENT FILE 3. Project #379 - Hillcrest Addition - Feasibility Report. It was recommended that the feasibility report for Project #379, Hillcrest Addition, streets and utilities, be received and the public hearing be scheduled for July 19, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall. 4. Clearview Addition - Plat Extension. The preliminary plat of Clearview 3rd Addition was scheduled for renewal and a request was submitted from Mr. Joseph Peterson for extension of one additional year for the filing of the final plat. The staff recommended that the matter be continued to allow Mr. Peterson to submit his final plat and complete the requirements. Upon motion by Egan, seconded Blomquist, it was resolved that the application for extension be continued until the next regular meeting to allow Mr. Peterson to proceed with the preliminary plat and to explain the reason for the request for extension. All voted in favor. 5. Contractors Licenses. The staff recommended approval of the general contractor license applications according to the list of applicants attached to the packet. 2 City Council Minutes 0 166 June 21, 1983 6. Pilot Knob Shopping Center - I.R. Financing. It was recommended that the request of the developers of proposed Pilot Knob Shopping Center that the preliminary resolution for the financing be extended for one additional year according to the letter received from attorney Richard Korsh dated June 9, 1983. It was noted that Council members were concerned about the possibility that the developer would revise its application from that originally proposed. 7. Fourth of July - 3.2 Liquor License. An application had been received from the Fourth of July Association for non-intoxicating malt liquor license for July 1 through July 4, 1983 and it was recommended that the application be approved. 8. Summer Playground Staff Positions. The supervisory staff of the Park and Recreation Department has recommended the approval of summer playground staff positions according to the schedule provided by Park Director Vraa in his letter of June 1, 1983. 9. Blackhawk Oaks - Streets and Utilities - Project 4376. A feasibility report for Blackhawk Oaks streets and utilities has been submitted to the Council and it was recommended that it be received and that the public hearing on the report be scheduled for July 19, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. at the Eagan City Hall. 10. Eagan Industrial and Trapp Road - Street and Utility Vacation. The developer of Eagandale Office Park has requested that certain streets and three utility easements be vacated as a part of the revised preliminary plat for a portion of Eagandale Center Industrial Park. The staff recommended that the Petition be received and that the Council schedule a public hearing to be held on July 19, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. at the Eagan City Hall. 11. MnDOT Agreement - I-35E Fill Material. It was noted that under Contract #83-8 for installation of streets and utilities on Blackhawk Road, south of Diffley Road., that about 10,000 cubic yards of extra material is necessary to construct the roadway and it was recommended that it be acquired from I-35E right-of-way, adjacent to Blackhawk Road. An Agreement concerning the borrowed material was submitted and recommended for approval and it was recommended that MnDOT's limited use permit for the material from I-35E right- of-way be approved and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the permits. 12. Water Treatment Plant Alternate Bid - Change Order #1. The staff recommended the City Council approve a Change Order to Contracti3-l for the installation of other acceptable brands of pump and filter control equipment with a deduct of $200,000.00. Upon motion by Thomas, seconded Wachter, it was resolved that the foregoing Consent Agenda items as recommended, be approved and that the staff be authorized to implement the recommendations. All voted in favor. 3 City Council Minutes 0t 1 : 7 June 21, 1983 COUNTRY STANDARD SERVICE STATION - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RENEWAL City Administrator Hedges explained that a meeting had been held between the owners of the Country Standard Service Station, neighboring residents, Dale Runkle and Paul Hauge on June 20, 1983 concerning proposed conditions for the approval of the Country Standard Conditional Use Permit. He noted that progress had been made and it was recommended that the Council continue the application until the regular July 19, 1983 meeting. Upon motion by Egan, seconded Thomas, it was resolved that the recommendation be implemented. All voted yea. Ron Miller, a neighbor, was present and commended all involved for their cooperation and he favored the continuance. AIR TRAFFIC NOISE Mr. Hedges reviewed with the Council the action that was taken by the City Council at its last meeting of June 7, 1983 directing a letter to Tim Anderson, the manager of Noise Abatement Environmental Affairs of the Metropolitan Airports Commission regarding the City of Eagan's strong concern about increased noise by aircraft takeoffs and landings over the City in recent weeks. A copy of the letter from Mr. Hedges to Mr. Anderson dated June 8 was discussed, as well as the reply of June 15 from Tim Anderson. A number of interested persons were present and it was noted that the MAC is experimenting for a period of about two years to disburse traffic to a greater extent around the airport. John Gustafson of Woodlark Lane requested that a Resolution be prepared and submitted to the MAC requesting the MAC restore the former traffic pattern. Don Giblin suggested that more information be required concerning the percentage of traffic in the area and also that a possible hearing be scheduled for and interested residents. Tom Baker, the Eagan MASAC Board Member, explained the MACs action in recent months, including a proposal to lengthen one of the runways, but indicated that proposal had now been abandonded. He stated that Eagan has born about 55% of the airport traffic in the last two years and had strong concerns about the future of air traffic proposed to be disbursed across Eagan. Other residents also spoke in opposition to the recent experiment of traffic patterns and it was noted that Eagan's Comprehensive Plan was prepared prior to the current air traffic patterns being set up. It was also suggested that there be more publicity in the local newspaper regarding the matter. Blomquist moved, Thomas seconded the motion that the staff prepare a Resolution covering the City's position expressing its strong concern regarding air traffic over the city and further, that a legal memorandum be prepared concerning liability and property rights issues regarding the increased disbursal of traffic over the City, including the remedies of the City due to the increased number of flights and resulting airplane noise. All voted in favor. PHILLIP SWIGGUM - WAIVER OF PLAT The application of Phillip Swiggum to subdivide a duplex home for owner/occupancy on Lot 4, Block 1, Wilderness Run 5th Addition, was recommended for approval by the Advisory Planning Commission on May 24, 1983 subject to certain conditions. Mr. Swiggum was present and there were no objections. Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the waiver of plat application, subject to the following recommendations: 4 City Council Minutes June 21, 1983 0 1 k1; 19 1. All necessary easements shall be dedicated to the City as recommended by City staff. 2. All applicable ordinances must be complied with. All voted yea. R 83-38 PARK CLIFF 2ND ADDITION - REZONING AND PRELIMINARY PLAT The application of Parkcliff Development Co. and Richard Winkler for rezoning from R-1 to R-1 PD and to allow a deviation in the R-1 zoning requirement and revision to the Park Cliff 2nd Addition preliminary plat consisting of 21.5 acres was presented to the Council. Mr. Hedges introduced the proposal and noted that the Advisory Planning Commission advised the developer to withdraw the application for rezoning and revise the lots so that they meet the minimum 12,000 square foot requirements. Meetings have been held with the staff and developer and a revised plat has now been submitted. Mr. Winkler was present and formally requested the withdrawal of the application for rezoning and noted the second phase provides for 35 lots with an average of 18,489 square feet per lot. After discussion by the Council, Bruce Cords and a neighbor presented a review of the neighbors' written statement of June 17, 1983 objecting to certain aspects of the proposal. They objected to the increase in the number of lots, the allegation that the developer had misrepresented the revised configuration for the proposed lots in the proposed second addition and recommended The Dakota County Park Department give comments concerning lots adjoining the park. They also suggested an option with an increase in four lots from 41 to 45 lots, and the lots bordering the Dakota County Park be maintained, according to their original proposed sizes. Councilman Wachter was concerned about the developer not following through with his original plan to the detriment of the neighbors and also was concerned about the 10% street grade for about 900 feet. It was noted that the plat appeared to fulfill the minimum requirements under the platting ordinance, except the 10% street grades and there was extended discussion concerning remedies by the neighboring property owners concerning misrepresentation. It was noted the City could not be involved in such claims and Thomas then moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the withdrawal of the application for rezoning and to approve the application for preliminary plat approval, subject to the following conditions: 1. A Developer's Agreement shall be prepared and signed prior to final plat approval. 2. All easements shall be dedicated as requested by City staff. 3. The trail shall be constructed in accordance with the recommendations of the Advisory Park Commission and City Engineer's standards. 4. All other City ordinances shall be adhered to. 5. The plat shall be subject to a formal review by Dakota County Plat Commission because the plat abuts Cliff Road. 5 City Council Minutes June 21, 1983 0C x.69 6. A detailed set of plans and specifications for the streets and utilities shall be prepared by a professional engineer and reviewed/approved by City staff prior to final plat approval. 7. A ponding and utility easement shall be dedicated to incorporate 2.1 ac/ft. and a 956.5 elevation within Block 1. 8. A 75 foot half right-of-way shall be dedicated adjacent to Cliff Road. 9. The variance from the Subdivision Ordinance to allow a maximum 10.0% street grade is approved. 10. Common lot line drainage and utility easements shall be dedicated on the final plat as required by City staff. 11. All trunk related assessments determined to be the obligation of the development of this subdivision shall be accepted at the rates in effect at the time of final plat approval based on final plat dimensions and area calculations. 12. A trailway connection to the Dakota County Regional Park shall be in accordance with the recommendations of the Park and Recreation Committee. All voted in favor except Wachter who voted no. The application for grading permit for the subdivision was then submitted. Upon motion by Smith, seconded Thomas, it was resolved that the application be approved for Park Cliff 2nd Addition, according to the City ordinances and staff requirements. All voted yea. SEE PLAT FILE DUCKWOOD TRAIL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT An application from the developers of Duckwood Trail P.D. project for revision to the planned developement and preliminary plat approval of Duckwood Trail 2nd Addition was submitted to the Council. Ron Erickson of Korsunsky, Krank and Erickson Architects, appeared on behalf of the applicants as did the Engineer and Scott Bader. Mr. Erickson displayed the former plan with 58 townhouses and a 90 unit apartment building. The proposal now is to build two buildings with 81 units each consisting of rental apartments, each three stories with underground parking, including approximately 8 acres proposed to be dedicated to the City for park purposes. Mr. Erickson proposed two parking spaces per unit with a condition imposed upon the project that one parking space would be required with each rental unit. In addition, he requested that all assessments levied against the area proposed for park be transferred to the existing Duckwood Trail buildings for reassessment. He noted the proposed park land was not required to fulfill park land requirements but would be of benefit to the general area including the Duckwood Trail apartments, and requested that review of the proposed development of the park be submitted to the developers for comments. In addition, it was noted that an area for 77 future parking spaces is being provided and the staff recommended that in the event that it becomes 6 City Council Minutes June 21, 1983 Ito necessary to add additional parking, that space for the 77 units be included under the same title as the apartment project so as to assure that the parcel will not become tax delinquent and also will be available for parking with the apartment project. Mr. Erickson indicated the north access to Lexington Avenue may be abandoned because of safety purposes and staff recommended against the access, which would then result in a long cul-de-sac. There was support from neighboring property owners for the project, including the park proposal. Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the application, subject to the following conditions: 1. A development agreement shall be entered into prior to the final plat. 2. Outlot A shall be conveyed to the City as parkland, free of all liens, encumbrances, taxes or assessments. 3. An underground parking space shall be required with the rental of each dwelling unit in order to allow only one outside parking space per unit. 4. The plat shall be subject to Dakota County Plat Commission's review and comment because the plat abuts a county road. 5. A detailed landscape plan shall be required and an adequate landscape bond be submitted and not released until one year after the landscaping has been completed. 6. The architectural scheme and materials shall be incluided with this planned development amendment to insure the buildings are constructed in accordance with the proposed plan. 7. A 20 foot green area shall be provided from the right-of-way of Duckwood Trail and the beginning of the parking lot area. 8. The existing storm sewer outlet for O'Leary Lake shall be relocated at the developer's expense in accordance with City approved plans and specifications. 9. All necessary additional drainage, utility and ponding easements shall be dedicated on the final plat. 10. Any existing drainage, utility or ponding easement that must be vacated shall be done so prior to or at the time of final plat approval at the expense of the developer. 11. The access onto Lexington Avenue shall be eliminated and the northerly parking lot redesigned to provide for a cul-de-sac turnaround. 12. This development shall pay in full all outstanding assessments which are the responsibility of the land to be dedicated to the City as park property or may shift the assessments to the land containing the existing 7 City Council Minutes 0(i 1"/1 June 21, 1983 Duckwood Trail apartments, at the option of the developer. 13. Concrete curb and gutter shall incorporate all hard surfaced parking lot and driveways. 14. Parking lot stalls shall be a minimum of 10 x 18 feet. 15. Appropriate permits from the DNR and Army Corps of Engineers and any other agencies necessitated by any filling of O'Leary Lake shall be obtained prior to final plat application. 16. Detailed grading, drainage and erosion control plans with detailed plans and specifications for internal storm sewer design shall be reviewed minimizing the impact on O'Leary Lake and approved by staff prior to final plat application. 17. Outlot A shall be graded and seeded by the developer as approved by the City within 30 days of final plat approval. 18. The land designated proposed parking shall be included in the title to the land whereon the two proposed apartment buildings are intended to be constructed in Duckwood Trails 2nd Addition so that there would be a guarantee that additional parking would be available and to avoid the potential of delinquent taxes and assessments, all to be approved by the City. All voted in favor. SEE PLAT FILE SUNSET ADDITION - REZONING AND PRELIMINARY PLAT The application of Arlene R. Krecklau to rezone from A (Agricultural) to R-1 (Residential Single) and preliminary plat approval of Sunset 2nd Addition consisting of 5 acres was brought before the Council. Brad Swenson, Surveyor, and Ms. Krecklau were present. The Advisory Planning Commission recommended approval, subject to conditions, at its May 24, 1983 meeting. There were no objections and after review, upon motion by Thomas, seconded Egan, it was resolved that the application for rezoning be approved; further resolved that the application for preliminary plat be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. No variances shall be allowed for side setbacks except for topo- graphic or vegetation reasons. 2. The plat shall be subject to the Park Commission's review and recom- mendations. 3. A development agreement shall be entered into and signed by the applicant prior to final plat application. 4. An approved detailed erosion control/grading plan shall be received prior to final plat approval. 8 City Council Minutes 17 'rZo- June 21, 1983 5. Storm sewer shall be required to be extended from the trunk storm sewer within Golden Meadow Road to provide for drainage for this development. 6. The water main shall be stubbed to the south boundary line of this development. 7. If installed privately, the plans and specifications for the utili- ties and streets shall be prepared by a registered engineer and approved by the Engineering Department. 8. If previously not dedicated, the 25 foot half right-of-way for Hackmore Drive shall be dedicated as part of this final plat along with the right-of-way for Kirsten Court. 9. Sufficient easements shall be dedicated along all property lines and rights-of-way lines, according to City requirements. 10. This development shall accept its responsibility for trunk area storm sewer assessments at the rates which are in effect at the time of final plat approval. 11. All costs for installing the internal utilities and streets shall be the sole responsibility of this development. R 83-39 All voted in favor. SEE PLAT FILE ROBIN LANE 1ST ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT The application of Metram Properties for preliminary plat approval of Robin Lane 1st Addition consisting of 9.63 acres with two apartment buildings, including 112 dwelling units and 10 townhouse units was next considered by the Council. Ron Erickson of Korsunsky, Krank and Erickson, was present on behalf of the applicant and reviewed the project with the Council. He indicated it would consist of two condominium buildings with 56 units per building and 10 townhouses on land currently zoned R-14 and R-3. He indicated that the plan had now been revised to provide that the garage entrance for the southerly building be on the east and that no variances are being requested. Residents from the existing Shannon Glen Condominium project were present and indicated that there were no objections in that the garage entrance had been moved to the east. There was discussion concerning access to the site noting it will come from Robin Lane rather than Silver Bell Road. The Advisory Planning Commission recommended approval, subject to certain conditions. There were also comments concerning the 800 foot private street, but it did not appear that there was any alternate access. Wachter moved, Smith seconded the motion to approve the application, subject to the following conditions: 1. A development agreement shall be signed and entered into prior to final plat approval. 2. Robin Lane shall be upgraded in order to provide proper access to this development. 9 173 City Council Minutes June 21, 1983 3. The parking spaces shall be in conformance with the Eagan City Code which is a 10 foot x 20 foot dimension. 4. The applicant shall conform to City Code for condominium parking. 5. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted and approved by City staff and an adequate landscape bond shall be submitted and not released until one year after the landscaping has been completed. The landscaping plan shall include buffer between the parking area and the Shannon Glen No. 1. 6. The plat shall be subject to the Park Commission's review and com- ment for park dedication and tot lots if appropriate. 7. An approved detailed erosion control/grading plan shall be received by City staff prior to final plat approval and coordination be entered into to resolve drainage in hording Shannon Glen area. 8. If the utilities and streets are to be installed privately, then plans and specifications prepared by a registered engineer shall be submitted to the Engineering Department for approval. 9. The proposed internal platted street shall be a minimum of 28 feet wide with concrete curb and gutter and bituminous surfacing. 10. The parking areas shall have concrete curbing around the perimeter with any interior islands consisting of concrete curbing also. 11. The entire right-of-way of Robin Lane shall be dedicated as a part of the final plat. 12. A minimum of a 20 foot utility easement shall be required over all water main, sanitary sewer and storm sewer to be constructed within this proposed development. 13. Ten foot utility easements shall be dedicated adjacent to all public right-of-way with a minimum 5 foot utility and drainage easements being dedi- cated along all exterior lot lines and 10 foot utility and drainage easements dedicated over all interior lot lines. 14. A ponding easement shall be granted to encompass the 840.0 foot high water level elevation of Pond AP-38. 15. This development shall be responsible for its additional storm sewer trunk assessment resulting from upgrading of zoning from residential to mul- tiple. 16. All costs for installation of internal utilities and streets shall be the sole responsibility of this development. All voted in favor. SEE PLAT FILE 10 0'...' /1 City Council Minutes June 21, 1983 MALLARD PARK 2ND ADDITION - REZONING AND REPLAT The application of Tollefson builders to rezone from R-1 (Residential Single) to R-1 PD (Residential Single-Planned Development) to deviate from the R-1 zoning standards and for replat of Mallard Park 4th Addition, formerly described as Mallard Park 2nd Addition, was next considered. The Advisory Planning Commission recommended approval of both applications, subject to certain conditions. Bill Dolan appeared, as did Carl Tollefson on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Dolan stated that the plat is surrounded by R-4 and R-3 uses and smaller single family lots. Formerly there were 42 lots in the plat proposed to be replatted to 54 lots in two separate additions. The average lot size is 13,657 square feet with a minimum lot size for a number of lots of 9,000 square feet and 65 foot minimum width. He also stated there would be a need for cross maintenance agreements for the service connections where necessary for water and sewer house connections. Mr. Dolan stated the land currently provides for R-II land use and that the location is conducive for smaller lot sizes; further, that there are larger rear yards, even though widths of some front yards may be narrower than the minimum R-1 requirement. Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the application for rezoning, subject to the Advisory Planning Commission recommendations. Those in favor were Smith and Egan. Those against were Wachter, Blomquist and Thomas, and the motion failed. Mayor Blomquist indicated she opposed the cross service connections and Councilman Wachter opposed the 65 foot minimum lots. WALDEN HEIGHTS - FINAL PLAT The application of Sienna Corporation for final plat approval of Walden Heights Subdivision located west of Twin View Manor and south of Cliff Road was brought before the Council. The staff had reviewed the application and all the necessary documents and recommended approval. Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the final plat application for Walden Heights 1st Addition, subject to compliance with all City requirements. All voted in favor. R 83-40 SEE PLAT FILE NORTHVIEW MEADOWS - FINAL PLAT The application of Sienna Corporation for approval of the final plat of Northview Meadows, adjacent to Diffley Road was next considered by the Council. The staff again recommended approval, subject to compliance with all city requirements. Egan moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the application, subject to the recommendations of the staff. All voted in favor. R 83-41 NORWEST ADDITION - FINAL PLAT SEE PLAT FILE The application for final plat approval of Norwest Addition was then considered by the Council. Mr. Walter Kiuse, Larry Kranning and others on behalf of Third Norwest Bank were present. Mr. Hedges indicated that there was no resolution of the park dedication policy requirement for commercial property and a specific request had been made by Mr. Kluse for waiver of the fee in that the application for preliminary plat approval was approved on December 21, the same night the Council determined that it would require park dedication fees for commercial and industrial property. It was noted that R 83-42 SEE PLAT FILE 11 O&i...' a City Council Minutes June 21, 1983 $10,645.00 in park dedication fees for both lots in the addition would be required and Mr. Kluse requested deferral of payment on the lot yet to be developed. Councilmembers discussed the potential for leaving the undeveloped lot as an Out lot and require payment of the fee at the time of the replat of the Outlot for development purposes. It was noted that the subdivision had originally been approved as a planned development with underlying Agricultural zoning on the undeveloped parcel. After discussion, Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to defer the park dedication fee for the undeveloped parcel provided that the plat is revised to designate that parcel as an outlot, and further that Outlots A and B intended as public and private streets, would not require park dedication fees; further, that the application for final plat be approved, subject to the foregoing condition and all city requirements. All voted yes. DAKOTA COUNTY PLAT #1 - STREETS AND UTILITIES The bids were received on June 16, 1983 for Contract #83-6 consisting of the Dakota County Plat #1 streets and utility improvements, and in addition, sidewalk along Rahn Road. There was discussion concerning the inability to acquire the slope easement from the Burow family along Rahn Road, and City Attorney Paul Hauge indicated that there has been no success in the acquisition of the easement. Mr. Colbert recommended the award of the contract to Austin P. Keller Construction Co. on the basis of the base bid of $214,199.00 and to authorize further negotiation with potential deferral of the assessment in return for the acqusition of the easement; further, if the City is unsuccessful, that the council then award the contract to Austin P. Keller Construction Co., on the basis of the Addendum #1 Bid of $212,694.00. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the foregoing staff recommendations and order its implementation. All voted in favor. ROBIN LANE - CONTRACT #83-7 The plans and specifications for Project #83-7 consisting of street improvements for Robin Lane were submitted for approval. Mr. Colbert recommended continuance, noting that the easement from the Herbert Bergstrom family has not been acquired at the present time. Egan moved, Thomas seconded the motion to continue the discussion on approval of the plans to July 5, 1983, to allow the staff additional time to acquire the necessary easements. All voted yes. LONE OAK HEIGHTS GRADING PERMIT The application of Balfany Development, Inc. for grading/excavation permit to allow grading operations to begin in the proposed Lone Oak Heights Development prior to final plat approval, was submitted. Mr. Balfany was present and there were no objections. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the application, subject to City requirements. All voted yes. ANCON VS. CITY OF EAGAN City Attorney Paul Hauge stated that the City had been noticed of an appeal to the Supreme Court by Amcon and O.J. Sporting Goods of the Order of 12 City Council Minutes June 21, 1983 District Court Judge Pavlak of May 17, 1983 in favor of the City, refusing to rezone the underlying zoning of the Amcon parcel from Agricultural to Roadside Business. A letter from Luther Stalland, the attorney for the owners was distributed to the Council requesting that the Council stipulate that in the event that the owners were to submit an application for the rezoning as requested, that the Council would summarily deny the application. Councilmembers noted that there is an appeal pending before the Minnesota Supreme Court and that no application has been submitted for such rezoning. The councilmembers also indicated that they did not deem it appropriate to take action on the request for the execution of such a Stipulation because of the pending appeal and potential exposure on behalf of the Council that procedures had not been followed according to state law and ordinance for the potential rezoning of the property. MEADOUVIEH ROAD PARKING PERMIT - PARKING PROPOSAL Dr. Bud Appleton directed a letter to the City Administrator requesting the Council allow permit parking on a lower portin of Meadowview Road for access to the fishing areas in the Highway #13 vicinity. He suggested that the Council remove the no parking areas and propose permit parking. The Administrator was directed to review alternates concerning parking the area. KEEPING OF ANIMALS A City resident has directed a letter to the staff concerning the keeping of birds of prey on residential property in the City, noting that the proposal was to keep the birds of prey penned and that necessary safety precautions would be taken. The staff was directed to review the issue to a greater extent. LIQUOR LICENSE FEE REQUIREMENTS A letter from City Attorney Dave Keller concerning liquor license fees and resident manager of liquor, beer, and wine licensees was reviewed by the Council. It was noted that three fee provisions in the liquor ordinance had been incorrectly inserted and it was recommended amendments provide for $3,000.00 annual on-sale liquor license fee, $200.00 on-sale wine license fee, and correction from $3,000.00 to $2,000.00 bond prior to issuance of an on- sale wine license. Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to authorize the foregoing amendments and also to provide that all liquor, beer and wine licensees need not be residents of the City but must be residents of the State of Minnesota. All voted yea. HOURS AND DAYS OF SALE - 3.2. BEER The Police Department has recommended changes in the 3.2 beer ordinance provisions regarding the sale of on and off sale 3.2 beer which would permit on and off sale until 1:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and off-sale beer sales from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Sundays. It was also noted that the 1983 Legislature has revised the Election Day sales provisions and it was recommended that the Council approve such revisions. Upon motion by Egan, seconded Thomas, it was resolved that the foregoing recommendations be and 13 City Council Minutes June 21, 1983 they hereby are authorized to be implemented and the ordinances revised to provide for such changes. All voted yes. STAR CITY PROGRAM Mayor Blomquist discussed with the Council the Star City Program sponsored by the State of Minnesota and recommended the City acquire additional information concerning the program. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion, to direct the staff and the public relations committee and development committee of the City Council to pursue the program through the State of Minnesota and report to the Council. All voted yea. STREET LIGHTING POLICY Mr. Colbert requested direction from the Council as to whether the Council would require street lights in new subdivisions in commercial/industrial zoned areas. It was noted that most industrial areas have private security lighting and the Councilmembers indicated that they would not favor requiring such lighting, but that developers would be permitted to install the lighting according to City standards if requested. NORTHVIEW MEADOW - MODEL HOME - PERMIT APPLICATION An application had been submitted by Sienna Corporation for approval of construction of up to 10 model homes in Northview Meadows with the stipulation that there be no occupancy of any home until the final plat has been approved, and further that the approval not be authorized later than December 1, 1985. Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the application, according to the conditions provided above. All voted in favor. CHECKLIST Thomas moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the following checklists dated: May 31 and June 21, 1983. All voted yea. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 11:25 p.m. All voted yes. PHH ;\e Fk 14