04/03/1984 - City Council Regular
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF EAGAN
APRIL 3, 1984
A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, April 3,
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, Consulting Engineer Rosene, Public Works Director
Colbert, City Planner Runkle and City Attorney Hauge.
AGENDA
Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the Agenda as distri-
buted. All voted yes.
MINUTES
Egan moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the
March 22, 1984 regular meeting with the exception on page 4, the City Council
meeting will be held on March 27, rather than May 27, 1984. All voted yea.
REPRESENTATIVE ART SEABERG
Representative Seaberg was present at his request and discussed with the
Council several issues of legislation before the 1984 Legislature. He dis-
cussed the status of industrial revenue financing, both at the federal con-
gressional level and the Minnesota legislature, noting that the position of
Congress will dictate the direction that the Minnesota Legislature will take.
Liz Witt was also present as the area legislative representative for the
League of Cities. Councilmembers wanted assurance that the suburban city
lobbyists are making contacts with legislators concerning the municipal aid
legislation.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
PROJECT #395 - LEXINGTON AVENUE BOOSTER STATION
Tom Colbert explained to the Council that after reviewing the proposed
location of the 1.5 acre site for Project #395, the water booster station
that was scheduled to be constructed in 1984-85, he recommended that a change
in location take place to the south of the present proposed site. Reasons
included that it would eliminate any potential objections from future property
owners if the City were to construct the two ground reservoirs creating an
obstructed view for the multiple density development proposed to the south and
also, it would move the multiple density development farther away from the
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future major intersection of Lexington Avenue and Diffley Road. Mayor Blom-
quist questioned whether the developer of Lexington South, Jim Curry, con-
curred with the relocation and Mr. Colbert stated that he understood that Mr.
Curry did. Another possible site to the north, Kirchner Plaza along Diffley
Road, was discussed. Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to authorize
the staff to proceed to negotiate with Mr. Curry regarding the exchange of
sites, either to the north of Kirchner Plaza Addition, or at the intersection
of Diffley Road and Lexington Avenue, with the understanding that the Lexing-
ton South developers will pay all costs of transfer of the site, including
surveying, title examination costs, etc. All voted yes.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following consent agenda items were presented to the City Council for
review and it was recommended they be approved:
1. Contractors' Licenses. A schedule of general contractors, heating
and ventilating contractors, and masonry, cement work contractor license
applications was submitted to the Council for approval in the packet, and the
staff recommended approval subject to compliance with the ordinance require-
ments.
2. Lion and Lioness Club - Temporary Gambling License. An application
has been submitted on behalf of the Lion and Lioness Club of the City of Eagan
for temporary gambling license for April 28, 1984 at the Diamond T Ranch. The
staff reviewed the application and noted that all application requirements had
been fulfulled.
3. Lone Oak Heights - Grading Permit Cancellation. The City has re-
ceived a notice of cancellation of insurance coverage for the grading permit
for the Lone Oak Heights subdivision. The developer, Belfany Development,
Inc., has indicated that it will not pursue the grading permit at the present
time and staff recommended the council authorize cancellation of grading
permit #09073 for Lone Oak Heights.
4. Diffley Road - Change Order #1 - County Contract. It was determined
during construction under County Contract #30-01, during the fall of 1983,
that the existing material under the existing service drives is inadequate to
provide the proper support. Therefore, the staff recommended a change order
to remove approximately 4,300 cubic yards of poor sub-grade material to be
replaced with granular back-fill at an additional cost of $30,000.00. Staff
recommended approval with the understanding that the cost split will be on the
basis of the normal City-County 45-55 cost participation.
5. Special Assessment Aide. It was recommended that Barbara Jean
Thompson be hired as the special assessment aide in the Public Works Depart-
ment at a compensation benefit package as provided under the current union
contract in the City policy, on a part time basis.
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6. Westbury Addition - Model Home Permit Application. Applications
have been received from Gabbert Development Company for building permits for
model homes on Lots 2, 3, or 4, Block 3, Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, and a duplex
unit on Lots 5 or 6 of Block 6. It was recommended that the application be
approved with the understanding that there be no permanent occupancy until the
final plat has been recorded.
7. Knob Hill of Eagan - Utility Easement Vacation. A petition has been
received to vacate a small triangular segment of the utility easement to
facilitate construction of a double garage for the townhouse development in
Knob Hill of Eagan. Staff recommended that the public hearing be scheduled on
May 1, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall for the vacation as requested by the
developer.
8. Lexington Square Addition - Grading Permit. It was recommended that
an application for a grading permit for the first phase of Lexington Square
Addition, incorporating approximately 42 acres be approved, subject to com-
pliance with all City requirements.
9. Hillandale 2nd Addition - Grading Permit. An application had been
received from the developers of Hillandale 2nd Addition for grading permit and
the staff recommended approval subject to compliance with the City ordinance
requirements for the first phase.
10. Windtree 2nd Addition - Utility Easement Vacation. A petition has
been received to vacate the common lot line drainage and utility easements
over all lots within Windtree 2nd Addition with the exception of Lots 13 and
14 of Block 3. It was noted a replat has been approved for Windtree 2nd
Addition into Windtree 3rd Addition and it was recommended that the Petition
be received and that the public hearing be scheduled for May 1, 1984 at 7:00
p.m. at City Hall for such vacation purposes.
Upon motion by Egan, seconded Smith, it was resolved that the foregoing
consent agenda items be and they hereby are approved and authorized to be
implemented by the City staff. All voted yea.
SPERRY CORPORATION - TELEPHONE CABLES
Mr. Colbert brought before the Council a request on behalf of North-
western Bell Telephone and Sperry Corporation regarding an application of
Sperry for the use of public right-of-way on Washington Drive, adjacent to
Yankee Doodle Road for the location of a telephone cable. It was proposed
that the cable be installed by Northwestern Bell, but that Sperry will own the
cable. The question deals with whether the City is authorized to allow and
would allow the location of a utility cable in public right-of-way. Mr.
Colbert had concerns about City employees not being familiar with who the
owner would be for service and for record keeping purposes, the precedent in
the event of similar future applications and the Council asked the staff to
research and return to the Council with a recommendation.
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WESTBURY ADDITION - PROJECT #396 - STREETS & UTILITIES
The public hearing regarding Project #396 consisting of utility and
street improvements to the Westbury Addition, Phase I, was convened by Mayor
Bea Blomquist. After introduction of the project by Tom Colbert, Consulting
Engineer, Bob Rosene, reviewed the preliminary report for the project dated
February 28, 1984. He discussed the type of improvements and also the costs
involved and the proposed assessments. The improvements will cover sanitary
sewer, water, storm sewer and street improvements. Pat McCarthy, the neigh-
boring property owner to the west, submitted a letter as one owner of that
property, objecting to proposed assessments against the McCarthy land, noting
it was for storm sewer trunk purposes only. Mr. Rosene indicated that the
assessments on the McCarthy property are being proposed because of the pro-
jected outlet to the north, across Wescott Road. There were no other objec-
tions. Egan moved, Thomas seconded the motion to close the hearing, to
approve the project for the installation of streets and utilities and to
authorize the preparation of plans and specifications. All voted yes.
LEXINGTON AVENUE - PROJECT #395 - TRUNK WATERMAIN/BOOSTER STATION
The next hearing that was convened by the Mayor consisted of a proposed
booster station/trunk watermain under Project #395, along Lexington Avenue
north of Diffley Road. Mr. Colbert and Mr. Rosene detailed the report of the
consulting engineer's office of February 22, 1984, covering the trunk water-
main services and booster station improvements, including costs and projected
assessments. Neil Houck, a neighboring owner, appeared and had concerns on
his behalf and for other neighbors, about the amount of the assessments being
proposed against their property. The Senior Citizens Deferral Ordinance
provisions were discussed and there were no objections to the project. Smith
moved, Egan seconded the motion to close the hearing, to order in the project
and to authorize the preparation of detailed plans and specifications. All
voted in favor.
COACHMAN/FOUR OAKS ROAD - PROJECT #348 - STREET IMPROVEMENTS
The hearing regarding Project 4348 covering street improvements on
Coachman Road and Four Oaks Road, east of Highway #13 was next convened. The
report was prepared by the City staff and Mr. Colbert gave a detailed report
regarding the proposal. He indicated that the most recent traffic count on
Four Oaks Road is 490 vehicles per day east of Highway #13, and also noted
that all property on the west side of Coachman Road has either been developed
or is in the process of development. There was an appearance by an owner in
the Coachman Oaks Condominium project, who indicated he favored the work, but
suggested a pathway to the Univac property. Stuart Gibson who lived on Farnum
Drive objected to proposed assessments to Four Oaks Court Association. It was
proposed to spread the cost estimate over all of the townhouse association
property, noting that a portion of Four Oaks Road adjacent to the property,
must be brought up to City standards. A representative of Fox Ridge was also
present and had questions only about the amounts of the assessments. There
were no objections to the project. Wachter moved, Smith seconded the motion
to close the public hearing, to order in the project as presented and to
authorize the preparation of the plans and specifications. All voted yes.
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SPERRY/TIMBERLINE NOISE ISSUE
Mayor Blomquist introduced the subject relating to the complaints from
Timberline residents about the noise emission from the Sperry semi-conductor
plant. Mr. Hedges gave some background and explained that there have been
other discussion at City Council meetings, including October 4, 1983 and
February 7, 1974. There were a large group of neighboring residents present,
as was David Kelso who is in charge of the noise program with the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency and representatives of Sperry Corporation, including
David Falstad and Ed Michaud.
It was noted that on October 4, 1983, the City Council adopted a resolu-
tion determining that Sperry was in violation of the R & D Zoning category
provisions and requested that steps be taken to alleviate the noise and light
problems. Some corrective measures have been taken by Sperry, including the
installation of one noise attenuator and five diverters on the stacks leading
from the plant. The Council on February 7, 1984 directed that noise studies
be commenced and David Kelso of the PCA has taken noise tests on the site at
least 4 times in recent months at the instruction of the City. It was under-
stood that Dr. Rick VanDoern has taken tests on behalf of Sperry, as has
Robert Fulton for the Timberline property owners.
At the February 7 meeting, the City Attorney was requested to provide a
legal opinion as to potential remedies if the noise emission is not corrected,
and the City Attorney, Paul Hauge, detailed the potential remedies outlined in
his letter of March 30, 1984. They included no action, potential ordinance
violations including Section 10.42 regarding PCA noise standards, nuisance
violations, zoning violations under Chapter 11.20, injunctive relief, civil
action by residential property owners and the request that additional noise
consultants be hired by the City to determine whether violations have
occurred.
It was noted that Sperry Corporation did not present its noise emission
findings at the meeting.
David Kelso of the PCA reviewed his findings from his tests on February
22, February 29, March 3 and April 2, 1984. He stated that the Pollution
Control Agency uses the A-Scale, noting that low frequency filters out the
sound, where high frequency has the opposite effect. He stated that his
findings from April 2, 1984 indicated relatively little change in noise levels
on the scene but some change in the frequency. He stated the PCA would only
determine whether the noise emissions fall within State guidelines, but that
the City zoning ordinance is more restrictive relating to R & D Zoning. There
was discussion concerning the types of data-collecting devices that were being
used and he mentioned that hand-held meters are not intended to give permanent
readings. He stated that the readings were higher on March 3, 1984 and that
the PCA requires tests 4 to 6 feet off the ground and away from buildings to
avoid reflection, noting there is no jurisdiction that the PCA has indoors.
He also indicated that the sounds become louder as the testing is higher off
the ground, up to a certain level.
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Ed Michaud of Sperry made a presentation and indicated the attenuators
and diverters have now been installed and in his opinion, his information was
that the attenuator reduced sound by 75%. There was discussion concerning the
diverters and whether other material could be installed in the diverters to
reduce the sound level. He reviewed several steps that could be taken, in-
cluding the hiring of a noise expert, and overall study of the entire issue
and micro-study of all sound emissions from the semi-conductor plant.
Councilman Egan indicated he had serious problems concerning the noise
levels being emitted from Sperry because there was no change in the levels
after installation of equipment.
Tom Nikolai and Robert Fulton appeared regarding the sound recordings
taken by Mr. Fulton on March 30, 1984 with the windows open in the Nikolai
residence facing Sperry to the south. He showed oscilloscope pictures and also
a bar graph reflecting the amount of sound emitted on stereo equipment that he
installed in the Council chambers emitting sounds taken on March 30. John
Gustin, the Timberline Civic Association President, appeared and stated that
the DB levels are not the proper measure but rather the low frequency sound.
He indicated that in his opinion, Sperry had not corrected the problem. Also
Dan Rosini, a neighbor, spoke to the Council objecting to the noise.
Councilman Egan stated that the City Council has been looking for some
concrete steps to be taken by Sperry and requested that Sperry continue to
find such methods to alleviate the noise. He also indicated that it was his
opinion that the "negligible noise" is a problem for the neighboring residen-
tial owners. Egan then moved that the City Attorney's office and the staff
proceed to take whatever measures are necessary to determine whether Sperry is
in violation of the Eagan Zoning provisions regarding R & D zoning, including
the "negligible noise" provision, and shall determine what procedures the City
may take to determine whether a violation of those zoning provisions has taken
place, including the steps the City Council could take to proceed against
Sperry Corporation; further, it was understood that the City staff, including
the Police Department and Inspection Department, will assist in determining
whether such alleged violations have taken place and submit a report include
measurements covering the lower end of the scale so that the Council has a
definite yard stick to measure whether such violations have taken place;
further, that such findings will be submitted to the City Council, if
possible, by the regular council meeting on April 17, 1984. Smith seconded
the motion. All members voted in favor.
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PERRY KEIFP'ER - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
The application of Perry Keiffer for conditional use permit for commer-
cial storage facility in A (Agricultural) Zoning District on Dodd Road was
submitted to the City Council. Dale Runkle explained the application to the
Council, noting that the Advisory Planning Commission recommended approval at
its meeting on January 24, 1984, subject to numerous conditions. Mr. Keiffer
was present and indicated that the quonset hut, the barn and the pole barn are
all being used for auto storage at the present time. He stated that vintage,
antique and collectible cars were being stored on the property and that all
are licensable, although some do not have licenses at the present time.
Don Kline, a neighbor on Dodd Road, appeared and voiced concerns on his
behalf and those of several neighbors regarding the number of junk-type cars
on the property. He showed pictures of the vehicles, many with missing
wheels, engines, etc. Councilmembers indicated that this is primarily a
residential area and that it was a dangerous precedent if a permit is given to
store cars that were inoperable, and also that the problem policing the use of
the property would become fairly difficult. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the
motion to deny the application based upon the objections of the neighboring
property owners, the precedent that it could create and the difficulty in
policing the issue, noting that there appeared to be junk cars on the property
at the present time. All voted in favor.
CITY CODE UPDATE
Mr. Hedges submitted to the Council and copies were included in the
packet of Ordinance codification revisions. Copies of the proposed changes
have been prepared by Municipal Codifiers, the City staff and the City
Attorney's office. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of the
revisions to Chapters 11 and 13, the Zoning and Subdivision sections. Upon
motion by Thomas, seconded Wachter, it was resolved that the revisions as
proposed by the City staff be and they herbey are approved and authorized to
be published in the legal newspaper. All voted in favor.
ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION - MEMBER REPLACEMENT
Three persons have indicated they are candidates for the replacement of
Scott Merkley as the alternate on the Advisory Planning Commission, including
Vic Ellison, Roy W. Taylor, Jr., and James D. Wannigman. Upon secret ballot,
Roy Taylor, Jr. was elected as the alternate member on the Commission. Thomas
moved, Smith seconded the motion to authorize the appointment of Roy Taylor,
Jr. to the Commission for the balance of the current year. All voted in
favor.
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HOLDS ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT
The application of Paul Holmes for preliminary plat approval of Holmes
Addition containing 1 acre and consisting of two single family lots on Tower-
view Road, south of LeMay Lake was brought before the Council. Mr. Runkle
explained the action of the Advisory Planning Commission's approval, subject
to numerous conditions. Paul Holmes was present. The Engineering staff
recommended against maintenance beyond Quarry Lane if it is not upgraded at
the present time. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Reid were present and objected to new road
improvements and the proposed assessments at the present time. It was noted
that the neighbors preferred less than a 10 foot setback variance if the
houses can be positioned so as to minimize the variance for the setback of the
proposed houses on the plat. The Council discussed whether an escrow should
be acquired, noting special conditions about the location and the condition of
the streets in the area. Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve
the application, noting that normally an escrow for street improvements is
required where the street upgrading does not take place, but because of the
nature of the plat being small, and the uniqueness of the area, no escrow
would be required, subject however, to the following conditions:
1. That no turnaround will be required on the east end of Towerview
Road and that no City maintenance of the street in front of Holmes Addition
will be provided.
2. Adequate right-of-way shall be dedicated for Towerview Road as
determined by the City.
3. A 10 foot front setback variance shall be granted for Lots 1 and 2
of the proposed plat.
4. The plat shall be reviewed by the Department of natural Resources
for their comments.
5. Park dedication shall be provided as requested by the Advisory Park
Commission.
6. All other applicable ordinances shall be adhered to.
7. A detailed grading and erosion control plan shall be required to be
submitted for approval.
8. The existing 20 foot easement shall be dedicated as public right-of-
way for Towerview Road.
9. A ponding easement shall be required to be dedicated to encompass
the high water elevation of LeMay's Lake.
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10. This development shall be responsible for trunk area water and storm
sewer asssessments at the rate in effect at the time of final platting.
11. All costs associated with public improvements shall be the sole
responsibility of this development.
12. All easements shall be dedicated as required by staff in the Engi-
neering Report.
13. No public improvements shall be extended along Towerview Road east
of Quarry Lane at the present time, but at such time as Towerview Road, west
of Quarry Lane is improved, the roadway adjacent to Holmes Addition, shall be
upgraded and the benefit shall be assessed.
All members voted yea.
SEE PLAT FILE
SUNSET 5TH ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT
The application of Lexington South Associates for preliminary plat
approval in the Sunset 5th Addition then came before the Council. Dale
Runkle, the City Planner, gave a resume of the proposal, including the pro-
posed Yorkshire Place on the north side of Sunset 5th Addition and indicated
that it was the understanding that the Missouri Synod Church at the corner of
Dodd and Diffley Roads agreed to an easement over that church property for
access to Dodd Road. The Planning Commission had recommended that direct
access for the two lots with interior turnarounds be approved. Jim Curry and
Brad Swenson were present and Mr. Curry indicated that the Baptist Church site
had been moved easterly and the Missouri Synod Church owners have agreed to a
street easement on the north side of Holmes Addition. Mr. Curry also re-
quested preliminary concept approval of the development of the property to the
west of Holmes Addition and the Council reviewed the concept. Smith moved,
Wachter seconded the motion to approve the general concept only, of the
Lexington South property directly west of Holmes Addition. All voted in
favor. Next, Egan moved, Smith seconded the motion to approve the applica-
tion for preliminary plat approval of Sunset 5th Addition, subject to the
following conditions:
1. That each lot in the 5th Addition would be allowed an individual
access with an interior turn-around.
2. That the surrounding land uses appear to warrant the location for an
access road to the north on to Dodd Road.
3. The Council reaffirms the approval of the conditions for approval of
the preliminary plat.
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4. That the preliminary plat be conditioned upon written committment
from the owner to the north, that it will convey a 60 foot road easement.
All voted yes.
SEE PLAT FILE
TIBERON 1ST ADDITION - SIDE SETBACK VARIANCE
The application of J. E. Parranto Associates for a 20 foot side setback
variance for Lot 26, Block 1, Tiberon 1st Addition was submitted. Mr. Runkle
explained the request, noting the proposal is to locate a home within 30 feet
of the right-of-way line of Johnny Cake Ridge Addition or 56 feet from the
curb of Johnny Cake Ridge Road. Normally the collector street requires a 40
foot setback, but in this instance a 50 foot setback for Johnny Cake Ridge
Road, regarding the condition in the Planned Development Agreement for the
subdivision. John Parranto was present and there were no objections to the
application. Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to authorize the vari-
ance up to 29 feet, subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall meet as closely as possible the side setback
requirement from Johnny Cake Ridge Road.
2. All other setbacks shall be met and all other ordinance requiremnts
shall be adhered to.
All voted in favor.
ROLF F. ANDERSON - SIDE SETBACK VARIANCE
WILDERNESS RUN 6TH ADDITION
The application of Mr. and Mrs. Rolf F. Anderson for side setback vari-
ance of two feet on Lot 11, Block 1, Wilderness Run 6th Addition was sub-
mitted. It was noted the home has been constructed and a two foot side
setback variance is requested for a corner of the house along the east side,
noting it would be a hardship to make any changes at the present time. Mrs.
Anderson was present and there were no objections. Thomas moved, Wachter
seconded the motion to approve the application, subject to compliance with
City ordinances. All voted in favor.
FAWN RIDGE - FINAL PLAT
The application of Countryside Builders for final plat approval of Fawn
Ridge was submitted to the Council. Mr. Colbert indicated that the financial
security requirements have not been met by the developer and recommended
indefinite continuance. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve
the recommendation of Mr. Colbert. All voted in favor.
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WESTBURY ADDITION - FINAL PLAT
The application of Gabbert Development Company for final plat approval of
the first phase of Westbury Addition was presented to the Councilmembers.
There were no objections and Mr. Colbert indicated that all City requirements
have been met. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the appli-
cation for final plat approval and authorize the City Clerk and Mayor to
execute the related documents. All voted yes.
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SUPER AMERICA - FINAL PLAT
The application of Ashland Oil Corporation for final plat approval of
Super America Addition at the southwest corner of Pilot Knob Road and Yankee
Doodle Road was brought before the Council. A representative of Super America
was present and the staff recommended approval noting that the City ordinance
requirements have been complied with. Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion
to approve the final plat application and authorize the signing of the neces-
sary documents. All voted yes. R 84-23
BERKSHIRE PONDS - FINAL PLAT
The next application for final plat approval that was presented was that
of Berkshire Ponds by Derrick Land Company. Staff recommended approval,
noting that all ordinance requirements have been met. Wachter moved, Egan
seconded the motion to approve the application for final plat approval of
Berkshire Ponds. All voted yes.
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CONTRACT #84-8 - WESTBURY ADDITION - STREETS AND UTILITIES
The plans have been prepared and submitted for approval to the City
Council and it was recommended that the Council schedule a hearing authorizing
the advertisement of bids for the project. Thomas moved, Egan seconded the
motion to approve the plans and specifications and authorize the advertisement
for bid opening to be held on April 27, 1984 at 10:30 a.m. at the Eagan City
Hall. All voted yes.
YANKEE DOODLE ROAD RESERVOIR - PAINTING
The bids have now been received and opened on March 6, 1984 for the
painting of the Yankee Doodle water reservoir with an alternate for the paint-
ing of the City of Eagan name on the tank. It was recommended that the name
be painted vertically, rather than horizontally because of the rib structure
of the tank. Wachter moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the low bid
of Rainbow, Inc. in the sum of $34,320.00 plus alternate No. 1 of $3,600.00
with the understanding that the staff will explore alternate ways of painting
the name of the City on the tank. All voted in favor.
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HACKMORE DRIVE - STREET IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT #406
A petition has been received from Gary King requesting a feasibility
study for the installation of streets and utilities within Hackmore Drive
between Sunset 1st and 2nd Addition and Northview Meadows Addition. It was
noted that Mr. King is the owner of about 25% of the proposed assessable area
and it is projected that there may be objections from neighboring property
owners. Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to receive the Petition and
authorize the preparation of a feasibiity report for Project #406, subject to
payment of the necessary feasibility report preparation expenses by Mr. King
in the event that the Council does not proceed with the project at the present
time. All voted yes.
ROAD DETOURS AND CLOSURES
Tom Colbert submitted a copy of two notices that had been received by the
Minnesota Department of Transportation for the scheduled closing of Yankee
Doodle Road at Interstate 35E beginning April 16 and Diffley Road at the
intersection of Intersection 35E beginning April 23, 1984. He noted also that
Diffley Road, between Blackhawk Road and Nicols Road will be closed and
Councilmembers discussed alternates for MTC routes, including Carnelian Lane
or the Beau D' Rue Road in the Cedarvale Shopping Center area. Noting the
residential nature of Carnelian Lane, Wachter moved, Blomquist seconded the
motion to direct that MTC buses be routed, for detour purposes, through the
streets surrounding Cedarvale, rather than Carnelian Lane, while Diffley Road
is closed. All voted in favor.
LONE OAK TREE
Councilman Wachter and City Administrator Hedges discussed their findings
regarding the preservation of the tree wood of Lone Oak tree and recommended
that mobil-cer be authorized for preservation purposes. Egan moved, Thomas
seconded the motion to authorize the use of the preservative on the wood and
further, that Mr. Wachter and Mr. Hedges be directed to further investigate
the eventual uses for the wood. All voted yes.
PROPOSED CITY HALL BELL
Councilman Wachter reported that he and Tom Hedges had met with Mrs.
Sachowitz concerning the potential sale of an Eagan school bell to the City
and an offer to sell has been made by Mrs. Sackowitz in the sum of $1,000.00.
After discussion, noting that there is no specific funding for the bell,
Blomquist moved, Thomas seconded the motion to offer the sum of $700.00 for
the purchase of the bell. All voted in favor.
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EAGAN DEER POPULATION
Mr. Wachter indicated that there appear to be some fairly large herds of
deer throughout the City and recommended the DNR be contacted to investigate
whether bow hunting, in order to weed out the deer population, would be
advisable. Wachter moved, Thomas seconded the motion to authorize the contact
with the Department of Natural Resources to make such investigation and report
back to the Council. Those in favor were Wachter, Thomas and Smith; those
against were Blomquist and Egan.
ORDINANCE PUBLICATION
City Attorney Paul Hauge submitted a proposed Resolution to the Council
authorizing an abridged version of the publication of certain revisions to
City ordinances that had been approved by the City Council at its April 4,
1984 meeting. Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the Resolution
and authorize the publication of the ordinances as proposed. All voted in
favor.
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CHECKLIST
Egan moved, Smith seconded the motion to approve the following Checklist
dated: April 3, 1984
$69,901.28
All voted yea.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 12:20 a.m.
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