08/21/1984 - City Council Regular
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
AUGUST 21, 1984
A meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, August 21, 1984
at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Mayor Blomquist and
Councilme tubers Smith, Wachter, Egan and Thomas. Also present were City
Administrator Hedges, City 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. All voted
in favor.
MINUTES
August j 1984 - Regular meeting. Thomas moved, Egan seconded the motion
to approve the minutes with the following changes: Page 2 regarding Brittany
7th Addition, Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to continue to review
the sanitary sewer proposal under the feasibility report for Project 4409; and
page 7, Project 4342 - Ardelle Berthe was concerned only about the design and
did not submit an objection and therefore the hearing on Project #342 was
closed and the motion should be revised to close the hearing and to approve
the assessment roll; and page 14, Blackhawk Lake Addition - number 3, the plat
shall be subject to the conditions of the Park Committee as follows:
1. The City shall approve Option B with a trailway only in the north
part of the park.
2. The trailway will be the developer's responsibility and will extend
from Blackhawk Road along the private road to the west property line of the
park. The trailway shall be 15 feet wide with a 5 foot green space along the
road, an 8 foot wide trail bed and a 2 foot green space along residential
property lines.
3. The City shall accept the 0.4 acre parcel as dedication from the
Blackhawk Lake Addition.
4. Park access shall be from Palisade with a parking lot (for approxi-
mately 20 cars) located in the tree nursery area.
5. The balance due in park dedication shall be in cash.
All voted in favor.
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TAX ABATEMENTS
The representative of the Dakota County Assessor's office was present
with the following recommended tax abatements:
-1. Fred & Stella Loeding, reduction of assessed value to $11,610.00.
Egan moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the recommendation. All
voted yes.
2. Steven J. Chavez, reduction of assessed value to $13,320.00.
Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the proposed revision. All
voted in favor. -
3. Thomas E. Beckstrom, revision in assessed value to $17,400.00.
Thomas moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the recommendation for
reduction. All voted yes.
4. Donald Chatman, reduction in assessed value to $16,170.00. Egan
moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the proposed reduction. All
voted yes.
PROJECT #306 - COUNTY ROAD #30
Mr. Colbert discussed the request from a number of owners along County
Road #30 that the County be requested to modify the construction of the
medians between the frontage roads and County Road #30 from concrete to sod.
Several property owners were present and Mr. Colbert indicated that Northrup
King has a seed that it would recommend for that purpose. After discussion,
Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to receive the Petition and approve the
change order to install sod in lieu of concrete within the 6 foot median
between the frontage road and County Road #30. All voted in favor.
CONSENT AGENDA
The staff presented the following consent agenda items to the Council who
recommended their approval:
1. Cedar Cliff Commercial Park - Project #415. It was recommended that
a resolution be approved to reschedule the public hearing for Project #415
from September 4, 1984 to September 18, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal
Center.
2. Oak Cliff 3rd Addition - Grading Permit - Amoco Oil Company. This
item was requesting a grading permit and was deferred until later in the
Agenda until the action takes place on the preliminary plat.
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3. Personnel Items. A request was made for part-time special
assessment aide and the staff recommended the acceptance of the resignation of
Barbara Jean Thompson and authorize the advertisement to fill the future
vacancy in the special aide position.
4. Miscellaneous Final Assessment Rolls. It was recommended that the
final assessment roll for the following projects where construction is now
complete,. be received and that the public hearings be scheduled on the
projects for September 18, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Municipal Center:
PROJECT # LOCATION TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT
316 Galaxie Avenue Streets and Utilities
317 Blackhawk Road Streets and Utilities
361 Wescott Road Trunk Sanitary Sewer
373 Cedarvale 2nd Add. Storm Sewer & Driveways
379 Hillcrest Addition Streets and Utilities
391 Lone Oak Road/Trunk Trunk Water Main
Hwy. 55
5. Birch Park Addition - Project #417 - Streets & Utilities. The
feasibility report for the Birch Park Addition streets and utilities was
submitted and it was recommended that the feasibility report be received and
that the public hearing-be scheduled for September 18, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. at
the Eagan Municipal Center.
6. Golden Meadow. -Road - Project #418 - Streets & Utilities. The feasi-
bility report for the Golden Meadow Road streets and utility improvements
under Project #418 has been completed and was submitted by the consulting
engineer and recommended that the feasibility report be received by the
Council and that it schedule a public hearing before the City Council to be
held on September -18, 1984 at 7:00. p.m.
7. MnDOT I-494 Resolution Requesting Changes. MnDOT is proceeding with
the design consideration for the continuation of I-494 to the east corporate
boundary of Eagan and is requesting a resolution be approved by the City
Council to incorporate the appropriate design considerations and initiate the
required Cost Participation Agreement. It was recommended that the Resolution
be approved covering design modifications to East Blue Gentian Road associated
with MnDOT Project S.P. 1985-69.
8. Contractor's Licenses. A list of contractors who have applied for
licenses through the City was submitted to the City Council for review and
staff recommended approval of the contractors on the schedule.
9. Brittany 7th Addition - Grading Permit. The City received an appli-
cation for grading permit for proposed Brittany 7th Addition and it was noted
that the grading has been commenced and it was recommended that the permit
application be approved by the City Council.
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10. Pilot Knob Center - Grading Permit. An application was received
from Pilot Knob Associates to perform grading of a portion of the future Pilot
Knob Shopping Center and temporary stockpiling of materials associated with
the Pilot Knob bypass being--constructed with the I-35E interchange. Staff
recommended approval of the application subject to ordinance compliance.
Wachter moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve and authorize imple-
mentation of all of the foregoing consent agenda items. All voted yes.
FINAL ASSESSMENT HEARING - PROJECT #374 - EAGANDALE OFFICE PARK
Mayor Bea Blomquist convened the public hearing concerning the final
assessments for Eagandale Office Park streets and utilities under Project #374
at 7:00 P.M. Mr. Colbert explained the project to the Council, including the
rates and the assessment spread, and the total amount to be assessed. There
were no objections. Thomas moved, Egan seconded the motion to close the
hearing and to authorize -certification of the final assessments to the County
for collection. All voted yea.
ASSESSMENT - LEXINGTON PLACE ADDITION - UTILITIES - PROJECT #387
The Mayor then convened the public hearing concerning the approval of the
final assessment roll. for Project #387 covering Lexington Place Addition
utilities. Mr. Colbert explained.that all notices had been published, that he
reviewed the project with the City Council, there, were no. objections in
writing or objecting owners present and therefore, Egan moved, Thomas seconded
the motion to close the hearing, to approve the assessment roll and authorize
the certification to the Dakota County Assessor's office. All voted in favor.
EAST BLUE GENTIAN ROAD - PROJECT #416 - STREETS
The next hearing convened -by Mayor Blomquist covered the street improve-
ments under Project #416 for East Blue Gentian Road. The consulting engineer
Bob Rosene was present and reviewed with the Council the location and the
nature of the improvements. There were no objections to the project. Egan
then moved, Thomas seconded the motion to close the public hearing, to approve
Projec,t..#416-and_to authorize-the.p.reparation of detailed plans and specifica-
tions for the project. All voted in favor.
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ROAD MACHINERY & SUPPLY CO. - IR FINANCING
The hearing regarding the application of Road Machinery & Supply Co. for
industrial revenue financing in the sum of $2,500,000.00 for the RMS facility
near Cedar Avenue and Highway #13 in Eagan was convened. The City Council was
submitted the material covering the application and Mr. Hedges indicated that
a representative from Road Machinery & Supply Co. had called his office on
August 21, and indicated that the sale of the Bloomington facility may not go
through and therefore the applicant may not proceed with the proposed
financing. Egan moved, Thomas seconded the motion to continue the hearing
until later in the meeting when a representative of Road Machinery & Supply
Co. would be present. All voted yes.
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CROSSROADS OF EAGAN - MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE FINANCING
The hearing concerning the application of Crossroads Partnership for
multi-family housing revenue financing in the amount of $1,900,000.00 for
multi-family housing project at the southeast corner of Duckwood and Denmark
was presented to the Council. Mr. Hedges reviewed the application and Dan
Gustafson, one of the partners, was present, as was Marcia Cohodes of Miller &
Schroeder, the underwriter. They answered questions of the City Council. Ed
Brunkhorst, a property owner, appeared who had questions about whether some
developers are getting favored treatment if they apply for tax exempt
financing. It was noted, however, that all developers who qualify have the
right to apply. After extended discussion, Egan moved, Smith seconded the
motion to close the hearing and to continue the decision regarding approval of
the application until after the decision by the City Council on the approval
of the preliminary plat for Crossroads of Eagan. All members voted yea.
SILVER BELL/COACHMAN/FOUR OAKS ROADS - STREET IMPROVEMENT
CONTRACT #84-10
Mr. Colbert reviewed with the City Council the bids covering Contract
#84-10 consisting of street improvements for Silver Bell Road, Coachman Road
and Four Oaks Road which were received on August 10, 1984. He explained the
reason the bid for Project #348 was higher than the estimate under the feasi-
bility report, noting some design modifications. Wachter moved, Egan seconded
the motion to accept the bids and to award the contract to the low bidder,
Bituminous Roadways Incorporated in the amount of $395,051.35. All voted yea.
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BOATING & RELATED WATED ACTIVITY ORDINANCE
The City Council at its July 17, 1984 meeting reviewed a proposed draft
of the Ordinance regulating boating and related water activities and asked
that the Park Commission make some revisions to the Ordinance. Concerns were
-maintaining aesthetics and keeping the noise levels down on behalf of the Park
Committee and they recommendned that gasoline driven motors not be allowed on
City lakes. Councilman Smith recommended that small gas outboard motors be
allowed and that certain revisions, as instructed by the City Council, be
drafted. He then moved, Egan seconded the motion to continue the considera-
tion of the ordinance and request that the Park Commission prepare revisions
to allow outboard motors up to 6 h.p. on designated lakes in the City and also
to check with Dakota County as to the use of such motors on County controlled
lakes. All members voted yes.
1INDTREB 4th, 5th, 6th AND-7th ADDITIONS -`PRELIMINARY PLATS
The application of Richardson Properties for preliminary plat approval of
Windtree 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th Additions consisting of approximately 57.5
acres and containing 121-single family lots was brought before the Council.
-Dale Runkle detailed the application and noted the changes in the proposal
including revisions to the access to the park and one variance that is being
requested for Lot 19, Block 1, providing for 10 foot side yard setback vari-
ance. There was discussion concerning development of the industrial land to
the east and it was suggested that West Publishing place a visible sign along
the east line on Wescott Road. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to
approve the application,- subject to the Advisory Planning Commission recommen-
dations; and further, it- was recommended that-the sign be placed by West
Publishing Co. on its property concerning the future development of industrial
-land:
1. The plat shall be subject to the Park Commission's recommendations
and comments.
2. A 40 foot setback shall be allowed from the Wescott Road R.O.W. for
Lot 19, Block 1.
3. No- front setback or sideyard variances shall be allowed except for
vegetation or topographic hardships as determined by the City staff.
A detailed grading-plan-indicating 2 foot proposed contour intervals
along with the detailed~'Erosion Control Plan shall be submitted for approval.
5. Garage elevations at the set-back line shall be no greater than 5
feet above the curb elevations.
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6. The developer-shall submit a'petition for the installation of public
improvements required for this development.
--7. A minimum right-of-way to be dedicated for public streets shall be
60 feet.
8. - A minimum of 15 foot utility and drainage easements shall be re-
quired over all storm or sewer lines not located within-public right-of-way.
9. Easements shall be dedicated as referenced within the engineering
report.
10. The development of Windtree 6th Addition shall include the connec-
tion to Wescott Road of proposed Windtree Drive.
11. This development shall be responsible for its trunk area storm sewer
and lateral benefit from trunk watermain assessments as referenced within this
report.
12. All costs associated with installation of public improvements with
this development shall be the sole responsibility of this development.
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CROSSROADS OF EAGAN - PRELIMINARY PLAT
The application of Crossroads Partnership for preliminary plat approval
of Crossroads of Eagan consisting of approximately 5.3 acres and containing 32
townhouse units was submitted--.to the Council for its consideration. The
Advisory Planning Commission recommended approval at its July 24, 1984 meeting
subject to certain conditions. Dale Runkle, the City Planner, reviewed the
application,. including the Advisory Planning Commission discussion-and recom-
mendations. He indicated that the applicant will be working with the land-
scape planner for screening along the east line. There were concerns about
rental units and maintenance during the rental period prior to conversion to
single unit ownership. Also, it was noted there will be 32 units of 1,800
square feet each. Dan Gustafson, a partner, appeared and discussed the
landscaping, -indicating that most trees along the east line will be preserved
and a landscape buffer also-will be installed in that location. Jeff Johnson,
a resident to the east in St. Francis Woods Addition, was present and indi-
cated that the- residents in- Duckwood_-Estates and St.- Francis- Woods generally
supported the application. There were no objections. Egan moved, Wachter
seconded the motion to approve the application, subject to the following
conditions:
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1. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted for review and approval
prior to construction and an adequate bond shall be required and not released
until one year after landscaping has been completed.
2. A development agreement shall be completed and signed prior to
construction.
3. The developer/owner shall control the maintenance of the private
drives.
4. A retaining wall shall be constructed to mitigate the grade changes
around the existing oak trees.
5. All other City Code requirements shall be adhered to.
6. There shall be an amendment to the Pilot Knob Heights PUD agreement
to reflect the reduction to 32 townhouse units.
7. The developer shall submit rules and regulations concerning main-
tenance of the project during the rental period.
8. The developer/owner shall create a homeowners association when the
units are converted and sold to control maintenance of private drive and the
governing documents shall be submitted to the City for review.
9. A tot lot shall be provided.
..10. The developer shall provide. vegetation between St. Francis Woods and
the Crossroads development.
ll. A detailed grading.plan showing proposed contours at two foot inter-
vals. and direction of drainage shall be submitted along with a detailed ero-
sion control plan.
12. If installed privately, plans and specifications for public improve-
ments shall he prepared by a registered engineer and submitted to the
Engineering Department for approval.
13. All existing curb cuts not being utilized with future driveway
entrance locations shall be removed and replaced with concrete curbing at the
developer's expense.
i4. A'40 foot half right-of-way shall be dedicated for Duckwood Drive
along with required right-of-way for the public cul-de-sac street.
15. This development shall be responsible for the upgrading and the
street assessment as referenced within this report.
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16. All costs associated with public improvements of this proposed
development shall be the sole responsibility of this development.
All members voted yea.
SEE PLAT FILE
CROSSROADS OF EAGAN - MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BOND
The continued hearing on the application of Crossroads Partnership for
multi-family housing revenue bonds in the sum of $1,900,000.00 was again
presented to the Council. Noting that discussion had been held earlier, Egan
moved, Thomas seconded the motion to close the hearing and to approve the
issuance of multi-family housing revenue bonds for the Crossroads of Eagan
project as proposed. All voted in favor.
WINRLER/JACKSON PD - AMOCO OIL
The application of Amoco Oil Company for amendment to the Winkler/Jackson
Planned Development to allow service station and convenience store on a 1.1
acre parcel located in the Oak Cliff Addition at the northeast corner of the
Planned Development was next discussed by the Council. The Advisory Planning
Commission recommended approval and Dale Runkle stated that the location on
the east side of Slater's Road, south of Cliff Road, had received an applica-
tion at an earlier time without service bays. He noted that signage was
possible along Trunk Highway #77 and the parcel would be an individual lot.
Jim Fillipi appeared- for the applicant and answered questions of the Council.
There were no objections to the application. Smith moved, Thomas seconded the
motion to approve the application for planned development amendment subject to
conformance with all ordinances and further in conformance with the site plan
being proposed. All members voted yes.
EDINA ENGINEERING - VARIANCE
An application of Edina Engineering for variance from the 35% maximum lot
coverage limit in an industrial district on Lot 3, Block 2, Sibley Terminal
Industrial Park came before the Council. The applicant plans to construct a
12,000 square foot addition to the existing 16,000 square foot structure in
two phases and the lot coverage will be 36%. Also a 16 foot variance from the
30 foot setback requirement was requested. There were no objections and no
representatives of the applicant present. Thomas moved, Smith seconded the
motion to approve the application for variances, including lot coverages and
setback, subject to the following conditions:
1. Building coverage shall not be more than 36% of the site.
2. No outside storage of equipment or materials shall be permitted.
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3. Prior to construction of the additions, a drainage and surfacing
plan for the bituminous parking lot shall be submitted to the City Staff for
approval.
All voted yes.
ROBERT KREBS - CEDAR GROVE NO.-4 - FRONT SETBACK VARIANCE
Robert Krebs submitted an application for variance from 30 foot front
setback requirement in an R-1 District on Lot 8, Block 5, Cedar Grove No. 4.
The proposal is to construct a 6 x 10 foot front entry addition encroaching on
a 30 foot setback by 2 feet. There were no objections and lot size was the
basis- for the hardship. Wachter moved, Smith seconded the motion to approve
the application. All voted in favor.
CORPORATE CONSTRUCTION - WEDGWOOD ADDITION - VARIANCE
The application of Corporate Construction for variance from the 10 foot
side yard setback requirement in R-1 District of Lot 22, Block 1, Wedgwood
Addition was brought before the Council. A representative of Corporate Con-
struction was present and there were no objections to the application. Lot
configuration caused the hardship to arise. Smith moved, Blomquist seconded
the motion to approve the application with the understanding that it would not
constitute a precedent to allow reduced lot sizes. All voted yes.
SWE-DUN - VARIANCE - SUNSET 4TH ADDITION
Swe-Dun Properties submitted an application for variance for Lot 1, Block
4, Sunset 4th Addition with a 10 foot variance from the 30 foot front setback
requirement. It was noted that the reason is that placing a structure at the
rear would be a hardship along the very steep slope. There were no objections
to this application. Thomas moved," Wachter-seconded the motion to approve the
application, noting that the hardship is due to saving the trees and steep
drop of the slope. All voted in favor.
HILLTOP PLAZA - PYLON SIGN
James Refrigeration, the owner of the Hilltop Plaza Shopping Center, has
requested reconsideration of the approval by the City Council for the pylon
sign-for the shopping center. There was no appearance and upon motion by
Smith, seconded Thomas, it was resolved that the application be continued
until later in the meeting when a representative of the applicant was expected
to be present. All voted in favor.
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FORT SNELLING STATE PARK - DEER HUNTING
Department of Natural Resources has requested that the City allow special
permits to hunt deer with shotguns on November 17 and 18, 1984 in order to
reduce the deer population in the Fort Snelling State Park area. A letter
from Commissioner Joseph Alexander was reviewed as was a Deer Management Plan
for the park prepared by DNR officials. Administrator Tom Hedges introduced
Craig Cox on behalf of the DNR who explained the Deer Management Plan, noting
that currently there are about 40 deer per square mile in the park and the
desirable population would be 20 deer per square mile. The count is based
upon over-flights by aircraft at specific times of year and it was noted that
it is having a serious impact on vegetation with potential loss of deer and
damage to the park itself. There are also increasing incidents of car-deer
collisions within the park area.
The DNR is therefore recommending steps be taken to reduce the deer
population and proposed 40 deer hunters with shotguns and slugs in the Eagan
portion of the park. It was requested that the City grant a waiver from its
Ordinance provisions and indicated that extreme safety precautions will be
taken.
After considerable discussion, Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to
authorize the request of the DNR for deer hunting within the Fort Snelling
Park within the City of Eagan and to further authorize the preparation of an
amendment to the Eagan City Code to allow such type of hunting with City
Council approval. All voted in favor except Blomquist who abstained, stating
that she does not approve of hunting in the City.
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ROAD MACHINERY SUPPLY CO. - INDUSTRIAL REVENUE APPLICATION
It was noted that there was no appearance on behalf of Road Machinery &
Supply Co. and after review of the application, upon motion by Smith, seconded
Egan, it was resolved to close the hearing and to approve the preliminary
Resolution for the industrial revenue financing. All voted yes.
ARJOURNMENT
Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to adjourn the City Council
temporarily and to reconvene as the Housing and Redevelopment Authority for
the City. All members voted in favor.
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HRA MEETING
Mr. Hedges then reviewed briefly with the City Council the tax increment
assistance for multi-family housing projects. He noted that a special city
council workshop session had been held on July 16, 1984 to discuss the issue
with City consultants and it was recommended that the general guidelines and
criteria be developed by the HRA to review any applications that might be
received. There was discussion concerning the rate of return to the developer
and the City after the sale of the units. A suggested set of guidelines
prepared-by Stan Kehl of the Holmes & Graven law firm was reviewed and it was
proposed that the amount of interest rate reduction assistance for City
development not exceed 50% of the tax increment generated by the development.
It was noted that the City portion must be used for an HRA project. There was
also discussion concerning the possibility of County-wide criteria and
possible arbitrariness from one project to another in the event of approval of
certain projects only.
There also were questions about redevelopment and rehabilitation require-
ments in the City. Mr. Kehl was present as was Marcia Cohodes of Miller &
Schroeder and they indicated that Minnesota Legislature has authorized tax
increment financing and also financing of other sources of funds to write down
interest for single family and multi-family residences. There is no need to
show that it is blighted or require redevelopment. The City's right to
approve some projects and reject others is permitted and the standard is not
as high as industrial revenue financing, according to Mr. Kehl. This is
clearly a discretionary program. The recapture would take place at the end of
the bond term, when resold, or at the end of ten years, according to the
criteria. After extended discussion, Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion
to recommend approval of the guidelines as submitted. All voted in favor
except Wachter who voted no.
ADJODRNMNENT -
Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Smith, all voting in favor, the HRA
meeting was adjourned. The Council meeting then was reconvened by the Mayor.
HILLTOP PLAZA - PYLON SIGN
Dick Kvanbeck of James Refrigeration appeared and requested that the City
reconsider the permit for the pylon sign in Hilltop Plaza to permit the signs
for the three major tenants in addition to the major sign. The Council
allowed- the major main -identification -sign and a reader board only. Council
members indicated there is an attempt to be consistent in, all shopping centers
and noted that the developer is not required to have a reader board. Thomas
moved, Wachter seconded the motion to reconsider the motion approving the
pylon sign for the shopping center. All voted in favor. After discussion,
Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to make no change in the motion as
was originally adopted. All voted in favor.
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FOREST RIDGE PROJECT - MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS
The City has received an application from the Forest Ridge Partnership
requesting a public hearing be scheduled to consider $12,260,000.00 in multi-
family housing revenue bonds for the Forest Ridge Project. Upon motion by
Smith, seconded Egan, it was resolved to schedule a public hearing for Septem-
ber 18, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Municipal Center to consider the appli-
cation. All voted in favor.-
CO-OP POWER ASSOCIATION - 69 KV TRANSMISSION LINE
Ed Brunkhost of Dakota Electric and Dave Callahan of Cooperative Power
Association appeared with a request to install a 69 KV transmission line along
portions of Deerwood Drive, Pilot Knob Road and Wescott Road. The request was
that a permit be issued to allow their construction within public right-of-way
in addition to the City giving a 20 foot easement along the west property line
of the City's 40 acre Municipal Center at the corner of Wescott and Pilot Knob
Roads to allow the transmission line to be placed 75 feet from the centerline
to avoid any conflict with future upgrading of Pilot Knob Road. The informa-
tion brochure submitted by Co-op Power was reviewed and also four examples of
power poles were shown to the Council. Steel poles will be installed on
Wescott Road and Pilot Knob Road to Lexington Avenue, according to the propo-
sal, and the City can use the 20 foot easement on Pilot Knob Road for parking
and small shrubs and trees, etc. Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to
approve the application as requested by Co-op Power. All voted in favor.
DELOITTE, HASKINS & SELLS - 1984 AUDIT
A letter from Deloitte, Haskins & Sells providing a proposed schedule for -
providing an audit for all City accounts for 1984 in the proposed sum of
-$20,500.00 was submitted. Thomas moved, Wachter seconded the motion to
approve the proposal. All voted in favor.
EAGANDALE INDUSTRIAL PARK - PARKLAND DEDICATION & STORM SEWER PONDING
The Ci1fy. Administrator and Director of Public Works have met with Tom
Davis. of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. on several occasions to review
and resolve the park land dedication requirements for Eagandale Industrial
Park: Northwestern ..Mutual has- agreed that industrial land can be charged a
park land dedication fee, but has attempted to tie together the storm sewer
easement request of the City with the park land dedication request. Smith
moved, Thomas seconded the motion to continue the issue for consideration at a
future council meeting. All voted in favor.
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PARK GRADING ALTERNATIVES
The Council has asked the park director and the consulting engineer to
review a proposal for several alternates for grading of the various new parks
wi-thin the City. Reports from Ken Vraa and Bob Rosene were submitted and it
was the recommend-ation-of- the staff that -the City continue to provide park
grading by contract. There was no action on the issue.
STAR CITY PROGRAM
There was discussion concerning the progress of the Star City project and
noted that- an attempt is--being made to complete the Star City status by the
October 25, 1984 Eagan Bus Tour.
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
A special City Council meeting will be held on August 27, 1984 at 7:00 to
discuss the 1985 City Budget.
WATER TREATMENT PLANT - WELL CONVERSION - CONTRACT #84-18
It was noted that it will be necessary to remove several existing pumps
from Wells #1, -#4-and #6 and relocate-them to the water treatment plant as
high service pumps to- make them compatible with pumping water into the water
treatment plant. It was recommended that the Council approve the plan for
Contract #84-18 and authorize the advertisement of bids to be opened on Sep-
tember 14, 1984 at 10:30 a.m. at the Municipal Center. Thomas moved, Smith
seconded the motion to authorize the implementation of the recommendation.
All voted yes.
WILLIAMS & LaRUE ADDITION - SANITARY SEWER
A petition from four property,. owners within the Williams LaRue Addition
on Lexington Avenue and Wescott Road requesting installation of sanitary sewer
and water was submitted. It was recommended that the Council receive the
petition and- authorize the preparation. of feasibility #422 for the installa-
tion of such sanitary-sewer. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to
accept the, recommendation and to .authorize- the preparation of the feasibility
report. All -voted- yea.
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BRITTANY 7TH ADDITION'-' PROJECT #409
The staff submitted a report to the Council concerning various costs
regarding sanitary sewer improvements for Brittany 7th Addition. They
discussed the possibility of requesting the installation of a storm sewer
gravity line with the need for an easement across the John Brown property with
the potential of deferring the assessments over that land for the storm sewer
installation. The question that the Council members discussed was what
portion the City would finance. After review, Wachter moved, Egan seconded
the motion to authorize the revision to the feasibility report and to schedule
a new public hearing on September 18, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Municipal
Center. All voted yea.
ASSESSMENT AIDE
Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to hire Jane Helebrant as the
assessment aide for the city staff. All voted in favor.
CHECKLIST
Egan moved, -Wachter seconded the motion to approve the following check-
list dated: -TI] -11 1 9 4; $298,079-58 & August 21, 1984; $1,105,243.38
All voted yes.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
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