03/22/1984 - City Council Regular
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
MARCH 22, 1984
A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Thursday, March
22, 1984 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Mayor
Blomquist and City Councilmembers Smith, Wachter, Egan and Thomas. Also
present were City Administrator Hedges, Public Works Director Colbert, Con-
sulting Engineer Rosene, City Planner Runkle and City Attorney Hauge.
AGENDA
Thomas moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the Agenda as prepared.
All voted yes.
MINUTES
March 1984 - Regular meeting. Upon motion by Smith, seconded Egan, it
was resolved that the Minutes be approved with the exception that on page 7,
regarding Contract #84-5, Egan abstained from the motion, rather than Thomas.
All voted yes.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Administrative Captain Pat Geagan was present, as was Chief Berthe and
the following items were discussed:
1. Animal Warden Vehicle. A part of the 1984 budget capital outlay was
approved in the amount of $4,500.00 for a used van for the Department of
Animal Control. There had been further discussion about the purchase of a new
van as opposed to recycling a used van, and the Police Chief submitted a
letter dated March 1, 1984 with quotations for a Dodge min-van, or Dodge full-
size 6-cylinder Van. Councilmembers discussed several alternates including
the new models and also waiting an additional year. After discussion, Wachter
moved, Egan seconded the motion to authorize the purchase of a full-sized van
according to the quote, with the understanding that the staff will continue to
negotiate further about the purchase of the van. All voted in yes.
2. Curfew Ordinance. Chief Berthe reviewed with the Council the provi-
sions of the proposed Curfew Ordinance and reviewed the terms "status
offender" and indicated that the Police Department could enforce a status
offense. He also stated that some parents have asked for enforcement of a
Curfew Ordinance, but there were concern about reasonable exceptions. After
extensive discussion, Egan moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the
Curfew Ordinance with the revisions requested, including an exception for
youths going to and from work. All voted in favor.
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PARK DEPARTMENT
The following items were submitted and Park Director, Ken Vraa, was
present:
1. Naming of Parklands in the City• The discussion concerning naming
of parklands in the City was continued until the special meeting of the City
Council of March 27, 1984.
2. Fire Administration Community Room. The City Administrator and Park
and Recreation Director have prepared an operating budget for the Community
Room with an estimated cost of $1,655.00. Upon motion by Wachter, seconded
Egan, it was resolved that the Fire Administration Building operating budget
in the sum of $1,655.00 be approved. All voted yes.
3. LAWCON Grants. Discussion concerning the proposed Lawcon grants
and applications was continued until March 27, 1984.
4. Kehne House - Patrick Eagan Park. City Administrator Hedges indi-
cated that there had been considerable work and investigation concerning the
proposed improvements to the Kehne House, and that Roger Sjobeck, an archi-
tect, has done a preliminary survey of necessary improvements. The APRC has
now recommended Mr. Sjobeck of Adkins Associates, Inc. be hired to perform a
detailed review of the Kehne House with a cost estimate not to exceed
$1,200.00. Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the recommenda-
tion and to authorize the expenditure of funds from Park Development Funds.
All voted in favor, except Wachter who abstained.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items D, F, and H were removed from the agenda for consideration. The
following consent agenda items were reviewed by the Council and recommended
for action and approval by staff members.
1. Personnel Items. Upon recommendation of staff, it was recommended
that the Council authorize the hiring of a 24-hour per week dispatcher be-
ginning effective April 16, 1984.
2. Resolution for Intoxilyzer. The City had been notified by the
Minnesota Department of Public Safety that a new Intoxilyzer 5000 will be
released at no cost to the City by the State. It will replace the old breath-
alizer equipment and the staff recommended that the Council and the Mayor and
City Clerk execute the resolution and agreement on behalf of the City for the
Intoxilyzer 5000.
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3. Selective Service System Registration Resolution. It was recom-
mended that Mayor Blomquist receive a proposed Resolution from the Minnesota
Selective Service asking that a proclamation be made by the City Council to
help Minnesota maintain its registration compliance.
4. Knob Hill Professional Park - Grading Permit. An application for
grading permit from Mr. Ed Dunn to proceed with the development of Knob Hill
Professional Park was submitted to the City. The staff has reviewed the
application and recommended approval subject to compliance with the necessary
ordinances.
5. Knob Hill Professional Park - Public Improvement Project - Cancella-
tion. The Developer of Knob Hill Professional Park has now requested that
public improvement Project #386, covering public improvements in the Knob Hill
Park area be canceled and that the developer be authorized to proceed with
private improvements. It was recommended that the Council authorize the
cancellation of Project #386 and invoice all costs incurred by the City to the
developer.
Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Egan, it was resolved that the foregoing
Agenda items be authorized and approved. All voted yes.
CARRIAGE ILLS REVENUE BOND ISSUE
The public hearings concerning a preliminary resolution for a multi-
family housing development revenue bond issue for Carriage Hills Apartment
projects in the amount of $6,000,000.00 and amendment to the City Housing Plan
were then convened by Mayor Bea Blomquist. Because this type of revenue bond
financing is new to the City Council, the Finance Committee was directed to
meet with representatives of Miller & Schroeder and review the revenue bond
program and prepare a report to the Council. Due to a large number of issues
facing the staff and city council, the Finance Committee has not met, and it
was recommended that the item be continued until the April 17, 1984 City
Council meeting. Mr. Hedges explained the project, noting that there were a
large number of interested neighboring citizens present, and he indicated that
the purpose was to lower the interest rates and in turn to lower the rental
rates. It was noted the City has adopted a housing plan that will require an
amendment to the City's Housing Plan.
Dan May and James Mournier of building No. 1 in Carriage Hills appeared
and presented a Petition signed by 101 persons consisting of about 65% of all
owners, objecting to the rental project. Mr. Mournier stated the owners were
lead to believe that condominiums would be built and that there would be no
rental units in the entire project. A letter from Kenneth Foust objecting to
the City assisting in the rental project was read. Joan Benson, an
owner/resident recommended against City assistance in allowing the rental
project, but it was noted by Council members that the City cannot control
whether rental units would be allowed. Their objections were on the basis of
devaluing the property and also objections to low-income rentals.
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After considerable discussion, Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to
continue the hearing, both the public hearing concerning the Carriage Hills
revenue bond issue and in addition, the consideration of the amendment to the
City Housing Plan. It was noted that the Council had also before it a pro-
posed amendment to the Housing Plan, pursuant to M.S.A. 462C authorizing the
City to issue taxes and bonds and to assist in lowering the cost of financing
the construction or rehabilitation of multiple dwelling structures. All voted
in favor noting that there is need for additional study concerning the issue.
LONE OAK TREE
Mr. Hedges stated the Lone Oak Tree is scheduled to be removed about
April 10 or 11, 1984 according to specifications determined by the City. City
Councilmember Wachter and City Administrator Hedges had reviewed the proposal
of Mr. Kent Nerburn who is suggesting a sculpture be made using the trunk of
the lone oak tree and also, noted that other alternates are being explored.
No action was required by the City Council, but simply an acknowledgement that
MnDOT is scheduled to remove the tree. Further report will be given by Mr.
Wachter and Mr. Hedges to the City Council.
PARK SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT - BOND REFERENDUM - 1984
A special task force regarding the park system development improvements
has been meeting and has recommended that a bond referendum be scheduled by
the City Council for May 22, 1984 to consider the issuance of bonds for park
development and improvements. Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to
schedule a referendum on the proposed bond issue for park development and
improvements for May 22, 1984 with the actual amount of the referendum to be
determined by the City Council on May 27, 1984 at a special meeting. All
voted in favor.
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OAK CLIFF - PRELIMINARY PLAT
The application of Richard Winkler and Winkler Development Company for
preliminary plat approval of Oak Cliff consisting of approximately 33 acres
and containing 75 single family lots and 9 twin-home lots was presented to the
Council. The Advisory Planning Commission, on February 28, 1984, recommended
approval but had certain concerns about the proposal. Major discussion
evolved around the access and circulation of the single family and twin home
lots and the concept of the townhouse development referenced on Outlot B. It
was noted that the entire planned development will be platted with outlots
other than the areas intended to be developed at the present time. Mr.
Winkler and his engineer, Bill Maurer, of Probe Engineering, were present.
Mr. Hedges introduced the project and Dale Runkle, City Planner, reviewed the
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proposal in some depth. He noted that the intention is to provide better
communication between the Advisory Planning Commission and City Council and
thus, the reason for more detail in packets to the City Council concerning
Planning Commission's concerns. There were concerns about density revisions
and Councilman Smith recommended connecting the single-family and townhouse
development because of the size of the proposed townhouse areas for public
safety reasons, and the need for smooth traffic flow, etc. Mr. Winkler stated
that all of the single family lots comply with minimum requirements and the
price range will be $110,000.00 to $130,000.00 per unit. He recommended
against connecting the two areas, stating that a substantial number of trees
would be taken and that there is a severe grade change. Mayor Blomquist
stated there would be only one cul-de-sac and she felt the project appeared to
be feasible. Councilman Smith stated that there appeared to be too many units
on the townhouse cul-de-sac; that 50 units are too many units on the cul-de-
sac and strongly recommended for continuity sake in developments, to connect
neighborhoods. Mr. Mauer stated he felt that there was adequate safety
vehicle layout, that safety vehicle access would be adequate and that there is
also adequate off-street parking. There was discussion concerning proposed
access to the north commercial area, but noted it was very difficult because
of the steep terrain. Mr. Colbert suggested a 20 foot wide street be widened
to 32 feet on the east end, if there is only one access. Both Councilman
Smith and Councilman Wachter suggested reasonable variances be provided for a
through-street, including saving of trees, setbacks, etc. and yet connect the
two projects. Blomquist moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the
application, subject to the following:
1. The townhouse plat shall provide for two accesses to the townhouse
zoned area from Slater's Road.
2. The total density in the planned development shall be reduced by 61
dwelling units for the Outlet B portion or the area west of Slater's Road.
The new density number for this area west of Slater's Road should be 231
dwelling units total as opposed to the 56.56 acres by 5.5 dwelling units per
acre. Further, 6 single family lots will be authorized on Jones Street East
of Slater's Road.
3. All lots being platted shall meet the minimum R-1 and R-2 zoning
standards.
4. The 50 townhouse units proposed on the north shall be approved in
concept only and a detailed review will be done at the time this area is
platted.
5. The applicant shall meet all other obligations of the Winkler Jack-
son Planned Development in regard to dedication of parkland and the grading or
escrowing money for grading of the parkland to a suitable condition.
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6. A homeowner's association or common maintenance agreement shall be
required for the 8 twinhome lots.
7. All other City Code requirements shall be adhered to.
8. A detailed grading and erosion control plan shall be required to be
submitted for approval by staff.
9. Overflow outlets shall he provided from the two proposed detention
ponds into Pond AP-10.
10. There shall be no dead-end water mains unless they provide future
service to adjacent property.
11. Future development of the townhouse development on the North on new
Outlot B shall provide for a 32 foot wide improved private street constructed
to City standards.
12. Ponding easements shall be dedicated over the proposed retention
ponds located in Block 2 and Block 4.
13. Utility and drainage easements shall be dedicatd as required by
staff.
14. All costs for internal utilities and streets shall be the sole re-
sponsibility of this development.
Councilman Smith was concerned that because the townhouse area was only a
concept, that it could be changed and revisions could take place in the
future. A neighboring Burnsville residential owner was present and had con-
cerns about drainage and trees in the southwest corner of the proposed plat.
The developer indicated that the trees would not be removed in the drainage
area, nor will the drainage area be filled. The staff recommended a ponding
easement in the area. Blomquist, Egan and Thomas voted in favor; Wachter and
Smith voted no.
SEE PLAT FILE
ROSE HILL ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT
The application of Howard Kyllo and Howard Kyllo Development for prelimi-
nary plat approval of Rose Hill Addition, consisting of approximately 12.4
acres with 14 single family lots was next heard. Dale Runkle discussed the
application and Jim Hill, Planner-Engineer, appeared for the applicant. There
was discussion concerning the Planning Commission recommendations where the
Commission recommended approval and noted the reasons for connection to the
Blackhawk Hills development to the east. There were no objections. Egan
moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the application, subject to the
following recommendations:
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1. The grade of Knoll Ridge Drive shall be within City standards.
2. All other City ordinances shall be met.
3. A detailed grading and erosion control plan shall be submitted for
approval by the City.
4. The water main shall be looped from Kyllo Lane to Blackhawk Cove.
5. If installed privately, plans and specifications for utility instal-
lation shall be in accordance with the City's Engineering Guidelines and
prepared by a registered engineer.
6. A ponding easement shall be required to incorporate the high water
elevation of Blackhawk Lake over Lots 1-9.
7. All easements shall be dedicated as required by staff in the Engi-
neering Report.
8. This development shall be responsible for the deferred storm sewer
assessments as mentioned in the Engineering Report.
9. This proposed development shall be responsible for trunk area water
main and sanitary sewer assessments as a result of creating 10 additional lots
with respect to the original parcel.
10. All costs associated with the installation of public improvements
for this development shall be the sole responsibility of this development.
11. The plat shall satisfy all City park dedication requirements.
All voted in favor. SEE PLAT FILE
LEXINGTON SQUARE - PRELIMINARY PLAT
The application of Northland Mortgage Company for preliminary plat
approval of Lexington Square consisting of approximately 132 acres and con-
taining 369 single family lots was presented to the Council. Mr. Hedges
briefly introduced the application and Dale Runkle reviewed the proposal in
some detail. He also reviewed the highlights of the discussion before the
Advisory Planning Commission and noted that the smallest lot proposed appar-
ently is 8,700 square feet with the overall average being 11,707 square feet.
He reviewed the street access including Northview Park Road, noting that it is
proposed as a neighborhood community collector under the Eagan Transportation
Plan, but now proposed as a neighborhood collector where direct access could
be allowed.
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The minimum lot width would be 75 feet and the terrain is very level and
untreed which would substantiate the type of development being requested.
Planning Commission members had concerns about back yards abutting Wescott
Road and that berms would not be practical, but that landscaping was proposed.
Another important issue discussed was drainage and it was recommended by the
staff that all drainage go to the north.
Wayne Tower of Suburban Engineering was present as were representatives
of the applicant and noted that there were only 5 lots under 9,000 square feet
in size. Mr. Tower also recommended that the southerly tier of lots be
allowed to drain to the south, noting the additional cost in installing pipe
running water to the north. Mr. Colbert strongly recommended that all water
be diverted to the north because JP-30 to the south cannot handle additional
storm drainage and no plan has been submitted to develop the land to the south
at the present time. Bruce Patterson of Suburban Engineering also stated that
the project would not add additional water to Pond JP-34 and Mr. Colbert noted
that only about 200 feet of additional pipe would resolve the potential prob-
lem. An alternate would be to restrict development in the south area until
the storm sewer is installed. Mr. Wachter suggested more consistency in the
street names. The applicant noted there are now 373 lots with some revisions
having been made and it did agree to install the storm sewer to run all water
to the north. Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the applica-
tion subject to the following conditions:
1. The plat shall be subject to the Dakota County Plat Commission's
review and comment because the plat abuts a County road.
2. No variances for setback or lot coverage shall be allowed except for
topographic or vegetation reasons.
3. The City shall approve the policy on neighborhood collector streets.
4. Lot size deviations shall be approved in accordance with the pre-
liminary plat submitted with the smallest lot size being 8,700 square feet.
The proposed building plans shall meet all of the setback requirements of the
R-1 zoning district.
5. An additional access shall be provided by an extension of Kettle
Creek Court to Kettle Creek Drive, stubbing at the easterly property line.
6. All other City Code requirements shall be adhered to. The developer
shall organize a private architectural review board to control architectural
plans for the residences.
7. A detailed grading and erosion control plan shall be submitted for
approval by staff.
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8. All drainage over this proposed development shall be directed to the
north.
9. If installed privately, plans and specifications for public improve-
ments must be prepared by a registered engineer in accordance with City-
designed guidelines.
10. All lateral water mains shall be looped unless they will be utilized
for future extensions.
11. This development shall be responsible for an 8 foot bituminous
trailway along Wescott Road and Northview Park Road according to City specifi-
cations.
12. Right-of-way shall be dedicated as referenced in the Engineering
Report for Wescott Road, Lexington Avenue, Northview Park Road and as further
required in the Engineering Report.
13. All utility and drainage easements shall be dedicated as referenced
in the Engineering Report and required by staff.
14. A 25 foot slope easement shall be required adjacent Lexington
Avenue.
15. A 15 foot trailway easement shall be required within the 50 foot NSP
easement along the East line.
16. Trunk area sanitary sewer, water and storm sewer assessments shall
be this development's responsibility at the time of final platting unless
projects for these improvements have been approved by Council.
17. The costs of all public improvements, with the exception of trunk-
related improvements, shall be the sole responsibility of this development.
18. A 5 foot sidewalk along the east side of Lexington Avenue shall be
the responsibility of this development.
19. A modification of the planned development agreement shall be pro-
vided to reduce the total number of units to 373 and that there be no credit
for dwelling units from this parcel shifted to any other parcel with the PUD.
20. The proposed exception or outlot within the center of the plat shall
be subject to a cash park dedication requirement at the time that it becomes
platted into lots, if platted at a separate time.
All voted yea.
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SAFARI ESTATES 2ND ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT & REZONING
The application of Gerald Pearson and Bill Diedrich to rezone from A
(Agricultural) to R-1 (Single Family) and for preliminary plat approval of
Safari Estates 2nd Addition consisting of approximately 23 acres proposed to
contain 41 single family lots was next heard. Mr. Runkle indicated that the
Advisory Planning Commission at its February 28, 1984 meeting recommended
approval, subject to certain conditions. In explaining the proposal, he
indicated that all lots now comply with the 12,000 square foot criteria and
that the Planning Commission recommended the word "Estates" be stricken, due
to the size of the lots being less than 20,000 square feet under the Estate
zoning category. Mr. Pearson and Mr. Diedrich were present and stated that
they requested an increase from 41 to 42 lots with one additional lot on
Safari Pass. There were no objections. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the
motion to approve the application for rezoning and also to approve the appli-
cation for preliminary plat approval with 42 lots, subject to the following
conditions:
1. That the word "Estate" be eliminated from the name of the plat.
2. All lots shall meet or exceed the R-1 zoning criteria for square
footage and lot width.
3. All other City ordinances shall be adhered to.
4. An overflow outlet from the proposed retention pond within Block 3
of this proposed development shall be constructed prior to or concurrent with
phase two of this proposed development.
5. A detailed grading and erosion control plan shall be submitted for
approval by staff.
6. Water main shall be looped from Galaxie Avenue to Safari Pass
through the cul-de-sac.
7. If installed privately, plans and specifications shall be prepared
by a registered engineer in accordance with City designed guidelines.
8. No direct access will be allowed from Galaxie Avenue.
9. An additional 17 feet of right-of-way shall be dedicated for Galaxie
Avenue.
10. A ponding easement will be required over Lots 21 - 23, Block 1, to
encompass the high water elevation of this pond when determined.
11. All utility and drainage easements shall be dedicated as required by
staff.
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12. All costs associated with this development shall be the sole respon-
sibility of this development.
All voted yes. R 84-16
SEE PLAT FILE
ALMQUIST LAKE LIFT STATION - CONTRACT #84-3
Formal bids have been received for the installation of a lift station
pump for Almquist Lake and the construction of access drive from Covington
Lane to the lift station. Mr. Colbert reviewed the alternates, including
grass paver material rather than bituminous access drive. The grass paver
would add $4,430.00 above the traditional bituminous access drive material.
In addition, another alternate was for the equipment pump, but it was recom-
mended that the pump be eliminated. John Candell, attorney, appeared for Mr.
and Mrs. Briggs, the affected property owners, and stated their concerns about
the type of driveway and that they did not know there was an access that would
be installed at the time they purchased the lots. They recommended the grass
paver material and also requested an access gate be installed. After discus-
sion, Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to award the contract to Orr
Construction with the total base bid of $29,417.25 with grass paver installa-
tion and bituminous closer to the pond at the lower end, with the further
understanding that Mr. and Mrs. Briggs will execute an access drive easement
from Covington Lane across their lot to the station, according to City ease-
ment standards. Further, that the property owners would have certain con-
trols over the proposed gate, but that the drive be accessable to necessary
City vehicles. All voted yes. Mr. Candell agreed that the conditions would
be fulfilled by his clients.
NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TRAINING
Mr. Hedges stated that Bill Escher, the acting Executive Director of the
Dakota County Chamber of Commerce has requested an appropriation of $200.00 to
pay a portion of a four-week course sponsored by the Minnesota Department of
Energy and Economic Development. Mr. Escher was present and discussed the
financing topics covering financing for business and noted that West St. Paul
and Mendota Heights have approved the sum of $160.00 each, which was now being
requested from the Eagan City Council for the training. Smith moved, Thomas
seconded the motion to authorize the expenditure of $160.00 as requested. All
voted in favor.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CO* IISSION BUDGET
City Administrator Hedges submitted a proposed request for expenditure of
approximately $8,000.00, including $3,500.00 to $4,500.00 for labor survey,
slide presentation for the City, and other necessary expenses for the Economic
Development Commission. There was some discussion concerning the ability to
fund the project. Egan moved, Thomas seconded the motion to authorize
$8,000.00 to be allocated, noting that it is a non-budgeted item. All members
voted yea.
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SUNSET 2ND ADDITION - FINAL PLAT
The application for final plat approval of Sunset 2nd Addition was
brought before the Council. The developer-owner was present and there were no
objections. The staff recommended approval subject to compliance with all
necessary ordinances. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the
recommendation. All voted in favor.
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EAGAN/BURNSVILLE JOINT CABLE COMMISSION UPDATE
Mr. Hedges and Councilman Smith discussed with the Council the considera-
tion of the single headend for the Joint Cable Communication System. This
would consist of a modification of the cable franchise and the Joint Cable
Commission has now recommended approval. A private engineer consultant was
hired by the Commission to evaluate the design and noted that the original one
headend and one hub with FM interconnect would not have worked as originally
bid. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the single headend
and hub location as recommended. All voted yes.
SUNSET ADDITION - FINAL PLAT
The application for final plat approvel of Sunset Addition was submitted
and the staff noted that all necessary requirements had been fulfilled by the
applicant. Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the final plat
application, subject to compliance with necessary City requirements. All
voted yea.
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OAK CLIFF POND OUTLET - FEASIBILITY REPORT - PROJECT #400
The City Council earlier had approved the application for the preliminary
plat approval of Oak Cliff Addition. Mr. Winkler now has indicated that he
will install privately the internal streets and utilities to service the
subdivision. However, the drainage from the subdivision will drain into what
we'll refer to as Oak Cliff Pond AP-10 which requires a lift station and
outlet to control the water elevation. The developer has petitioned for
feasibility report and Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to accept the
petition and authorize the preparation of feasibility report for Project #400.
All voted yea.
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SAFARI ADDITION - FEASIBILITY REPORT - PROJECT #402
The developer of the proposed Safari Addition, formerly known as Safari
Estates 2nd Addition, streets and utilities, has been submitted and requested
that the streets and utilities be performed under City contract. Upon motion
by Thomas, seconded Egan, it was resolved that the petition be received and
that the Consulting Engineer be authorized to prepare a feasibility report for
Project #402 covering streets and utilities and further to order the simul-
taneous preparation of detailed plans and specifications. All voted yea.
ROSE HILL ADDITION - FEASIBILITY REPORT - PROJECT #403
The Council earlier in the meeting approved the preliminary plat for Rose
Hill Addition and the developer has now requested plans and specifications be
prepared simultaneously with the feasibility report. The petition having been
submitted, the staff recommended approval and receipt of the petition. Upon
motion by Egan, seconded Thomas, it was resolved that the petition be received
and that the Consulting Engineers be authorized to prepare the feasibility
report for Project 4403 and in addition, the preparation of detailed plans and
specifications. All voted in favor.
COUNTY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
Tom Colbert reviewed with the Council a proposal of the Engineering
Department that Dakota County upgrade numerous County Roads within the City
due to the extremely heavy influx and development. He has prepared the pro-
posal to the County for the improvements, including proposed year of construc-
tion, and noted that the Transportation Advisory Board of the Metropolitan
Council requested applications for FAU funding assistance by April 16, 1984.
These would be for projects to be awarded in 1986, 1987 and 1988. He sub-
mitted a proposed Resolution for construction purposes to be submitted to
Dakota County which may also include County bonding for highway improvements
and also recommended that the County do preliminary designs on County Roads
for development purposes. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve
the Resolution and authorize its execution. All voted yes.
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MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREETS
A proposed Resolution designating Municipal State Aid streets within the
City has been prepared by the Engineering Division of the Public Works Depart-
ment for the year 1984. It was recommended that Four Oaks Road, Coachman Road
to Pilot Knob Road, be deleted from MSAS designation and designate four
streets to maintain the maximum mileage designation, including a portion of
Northview Park Road, Coachman Road, Yankee Doodle Road and Blue Gentian Road
as designated in the report. Egan moved, Smith seconded the motion to approve
the resolution revoking and establishing certain Municipal State Aid streets
and authorize its execution. All voted in favor.
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WATER TREATMENT PLANT - CHANGE ORDER #4 - CONTRACT #83-01
The staff has recommended that after research into the filter-media
material installed in the new Water Treatment Plant, that the specified par-
ticle size be changed which would result in considerable savings in operating
costs. Wachter moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve Change Order #4
to Contract #83-01 for an addition of $6,312.00 for filter-media material.
All voted yes.
I-35E AND LONE OAK ROAD - TRAFFIC SIGNAL AGREEMENT
Traffic Signal Agreement #62017M at I-35E and Lone Oak Road has been
received from the Minnesota Department of Transportation pertaining to costs
associated with operation and maintenance of the signal and related to street
lights, and the staff recommended approval. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the
motion to approve the Traffic Signal Agreement for maintenance and operation.
All voted yes.
R 84-20
LEXINGTON PLACE 2ND ADDITION AND LEXINGTON PLACE SOUTH
UTILITIES - PROJECT #404
The petition has been received from U. S. Homes, Inc. for feasibility
report to complete the installation of utlities to service Lexington Place
subdivision, adjacent to Duckwood Drive. An application is being submitted to
change the apartment condominium development to small lots, zero lot line,
single family development. It was noted that in order to provide sanitary
sewer, an easement is required to cross the westerly portion of the Barry
Tilley property. Upon motion by Egan, seconded Thomas, it was resolved that
the Petition be received, that the Consulting Engineer be authorized to pre-
pare a feasibility report for Project 4404 covering utilities and to authorize
the staff and City Attorney to commence condemnation over the Barry Tilley
property for the necessary sanitary sewer easement, with the condition that U.
S. Homes, Inc. guarantee all costs of acquisition of the easement. All voted
yea.
CEDARVALE 2ND ADDITION - CONTRACT #84-7
The plans and specifications for Contract #84-7 consisting of storm sewer
and driveway for Cedarvale 2nd Addition were submitted to the Council. The
Council had approved the project and there was discussion concerning adding
landscaping with the owner of the Country Club Market recommending that land-
scaping be included as an alternate in the bids. Egan moved, Wachter seconded
the motion to approve the plans for Contract 484-7 and authorize the adver-
tisement for bids for an opening to be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 13,
1984 at the City Hall. All voted yea.
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March 22, 1984
SCOTT MERKLEY
It was noted that Scott Merkley has been hired as an Engineering Tech II
and has been designated as an alternate member on the Advisory Planning Com-
mission. Councilmembers discussed a proposed replacement and the City Admini-
strator was requested to distribute the names of the persons who had applied
for the position earlier in 1983.
RAHN ROAD - PROJECT #405 - UPGRADING
Public Works Director, Tom Colbert, stated that Rahn Road continues to
handle increasing volumes of traffic and that the width and design section is
inadequate for the present traffic conditions. MSAS funding would require
widening to a minimum standard of 44 feet with concrete curb and gutter, but
due to the anticipated easement acquisitions and public hearings required, it
was suggested that the width be somewhat less than 44 feet. Blomquist moved,
Smith seconded the motion to authorize the preparation of the feasibility
report for Rahn Road street improvements, including several alternates in
design. All voted in favor.
FINANCE COM UTTEE MEETING
A meeting of the City Council Finance Committee will be held at 12:00
noon on Wednesday, April 11, 1984 at the City Hall.
ANIMAL WARDEN VEHICLE
The Council again discussed the proposed acquisition of a vehicle for the
animal warden and several alternates were discussed. Blomquist moved, Egan
seconded the motion to reconsider the motion adopted earlier in the meeting
concerning the purchase of a full-sized van. All voted in favor. Egan then
moved, Smith seconded the motion to rescind the earlier motion to purchase the
van in order for the Council to review alternates. All voted in favor. There
was discussion concerning the possibility of contract for service for dog
catching at some time in the future. Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion
to utilize an existing City van for the Animal Warden and consider the con-
tract for service issue at the time of the preparation of the 1985 budget.
All voted in favor.
CHECKLIST
Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the following Check-
list dated: February 29, 1984 & March 20, 1984
221,97 .3
All voted in favor.
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ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m.
All voted yea.
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