02/19/1985 - City Council Regular
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
FEBRUARY 19, 1985
A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, February
19, 1985, at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Mayor Bea
Blomquist and Councilmembers Smith, Egan, Wachter and Thomas. Also present
were City Administrator Hedges, Public Works Director Colbert, City Planner
Runkle, Consulting Engineer Rosene and City Attorney Hauge.
AGENDA
Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the agenda as
presented. All voted yes.
MINUTES
Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of February 5, 1985 with the exception on page 3, on Consent
Agenda No. 6, Eagandale Center Industrial Park 6th Addition, that the hearing
would be scheduled on February 19, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. All members voted in
favor.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Liz Witt, the League of Minnesota Cities Legislative Coordinator, for
Districts 38 and 39 was present, together with Representative Art Seaberg and
updated the City Council relating to miscellaneous legislation of municipal
interest before the 1985 legislature. Included in the discussion were noise
legislation and Representative Seaberg stated he was not aware of any
legislation submitted at the present time, the LGA formula, the State Building
Code, together with eminent domain legislation.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
ROBERT KRUGER - BLACKHAWK ROAD
Tom Colbert explained to the Council a claim for damages submitted by
Robert Kruger associated with improvements to Blackhawk Road along the front
portion of his property. The hearing on the assessments was held at the
February 5, 1985 meeting and a claim is being presented in the amount of
$20,264.00 for damages due to the slope of his driveway resulting from the
street improvements. Councilman Wachter indicated that the driveway slope had
been increased substantially, and Wachter then moved, and Thomas seconded the
motion to reconsider the motion of February 5, 1985 concerning assessments
over the Kruger property. All voted in favor. Wachter then moved, Thomas
seconded the motion to defer the assessments over the vacant Kruger parcel,
subject however, to the execution of an agreement concerning the rezoning,
sale or development of the parcel similar to provisions on other parcels on
Blackhawk Road. All members voted in favor. Blomquist then moved, Wachter
seconded the motion to refer the claim for damages to the Public Works
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Committee for review and recommendation relating to the safety issues
including recommendations for alternatives regarding the claim for damages.
All members voted yes.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following consent agenda items were submitted for council approval and
recommended by the staff that they be adopted:
1. Personnel Items.
a. Custodian - Jeff McGuffee was recommended for hiring and
ratified for permanent part-time position as custodian at the last City
Council meeting. He did not receive a favorable health report and it was
recommended that Jeff McGuffee not be hired for the position of permanent
part-time custodian, due to the unfavorable health history.
b. Personnel & Finance Department - Typist - It was recommended
that Tina Lindemuth be hired as permanent clerk-typist in the Personnel and
Finance Departments.
c. Building Inspection Department - It was further recommended that
William Bruestle be hired as consulting building inspector on a contractual
basis.
d. Engineering Tech I - John Sachi submitted his resignation as an
Engineering Tech I to become effective after March 1, 1985 and it was
recommended that the resignation be accepted and that the staff be authorized
to advertise for application to fill the vacancy.
e. Public Works- Planning - Clerk Typist Position - It was
recommended that Jane Helebrant, who currently holds the position of temporary
funded Special Assessment Aide, be approved as a 3/4 time clerk-typist, after
satisfactory completion of a physical examination.
f. Temporary Assessment Aide - In the event that Jane Helebrant is
approved to fill the Public Works-Planning Clerk Typist position, it was
recommended that the staff be authorized to advertise for replacement for
temporary assessment aide position.
2. Contractors' Licenses. A schedule of contractors' licenses,
including general contractors, plumbers, heating & ventilating, and water
softener contractors was submitted and recommended for approval.
3. Lions & Lioness Clubs - Temporary Gambling License. An application
was submitted by the Eagan Lions and Lioness Clubs for temporary gambling
license for February 23, 1985 raffle was brought before the Council and it was
recommended that the Council approve the application.
4. Lexington Square - Easement Vacation. A petition was submitted by
the developers of Lexington Square Addition to vacate the existing 10 foot
drainage and utility easement located on the north boundary of the Lexington
Square subdivision, ad3acent to Wescott Road. Staff recommended acceptance of
the Petition and that a hearing be scheduled on March 19, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. at
the Eagan City Hall.
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5. Contract 484-14 - Lexington Place South - Utilities. It was noted
that in the easement acquisition process, across the east line of the Bratland
property, that approximately 13 pine trees were temporarily relocated
involving relocation, storage, and replanting, at a cost of $2,850.00. Staff
recommended approval of Change Order No. 1 to Contract #84-14 in the sum of
$2,850.00.
6. Martin Shields' Deferred Assessments. In 1974, the special
assessment obligation for Project #113 was deferred for three years regarding
utilities and grading/gravel base adjacent to Mr. Shields' property on
Towerview Road under Project #113. In 1977, Mr. Shields requested an
additional three year deferment, subject to the execution of an agreement. It
was noted that the agreement was not signed by Mr. Shields and it was now
recommended that a formal public hearing process be initiated and the City
adopt the amount of the assessments based on the original assessments
increased by 8% simple interest for the 11 years of deferment. The total
assessment would then increase $13,365.13 to $25,126.44. It was recommended
that the public hearing be scheduled for March 19, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. at the
City Hall.
7. St. John Neumann - Consumption & Display License. Application was
submitted by a representative of St. John Neumann Church for a dance and
consumption & display, one-day license for March 16, 1985 and it was
recommended the application be approved.
8. Handicapped Accessibility Plan. The handicapped accessibility plan
was distributed to the Council members on January 15, 1985 which was prepared
by the Handicapped Evaluation Committee appointed by the City Council. The
study addresses program accessibility self-evaluation, structural evaluation
of all public buildings where voting takes place or other public use,
personnel policies and practices as well as a number of other considerations.
It was recommended that the Council adopt the evaluation.
9. Sun Cliff 4th & 5th Additions - Project #436. A Petition for was
submitted for feasibility report and for the preparation of plans and
specifications for Project #436 consisting of utility improvements in Sun
Cliff 4th and 5th Additions. It was recommended the Petition be received and
that the Council authorize the preparation of a feasibility report and the
plans and specifications.
Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the foregoing consent
agenda items and authorized the staff to implement them. All Councilmembers
voted yea.
EAGANDALE CENTER INDUSTRIAL PARK 6TH ADDITION
VACATION HEARING
Mayor Bea Blomquist convened the public hearing regarding the request of
Opus Corporation for vacation of certain drainage and utility easements
necessary for the 7th Addition. There were no objections to the hearing
except that Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. had a potential objection
if the adjacent lot is not sold to Elliot Auto, to the south. There were no
representatives present. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve
the vacation and that the staff be directed to cooperate with Northwestern
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Mutual, but that the hearing be closed and the vacation be ordered. All
members voted in favor.
CEDAR INDUSTRIAL PARK - PROJECT #428
The next public hearing convened by the Mayor concerned street and utility
improvements under Pro;;ect 4428 in Cedar Industrial Park. All notices were
published in the legal newspaper and Public Works Director Tom Colbert
introduced the pro;ect and Consulting Engineer Bob Rosene detailed the
feasibility report. A letter from the Chief Administrator of the MWCC was
read, generally in support of the improvements, as well as a letter from Mr.
and Mrs. Norman Vogelpohl opposing the street improvements connecting with
Silver Bell Road over the Vogelpohl property.
Mr. Rosene detailed the alternatives including Part I consisting of
Blackhawk Road and Kennebec Drive improvements, Part II of Kennebec Drive and
Part III, the proposed storm sewer improvements. Ken Herriges of Herregan
Distributors was present with questions about the proposed street
improvements. Other persons were present including Jean Parranto. Al
Horrocks, the owner of Lots 5 and 6, Langhoven, stated that his property had
already been assessed for storm sewer trunk and staff was requested to review
the assessments over those lots. Pat Vogelpohl was also present and explained
the reasons why the Vogelpohls opposed and noted it was premature to extend
Kennebec Drive over the Vogelpohl property at the present time. It was noted
that MnDOT has indicated it will not install a semaphore on Seneca Road which
has become a very unsafe intersection for traffic purposes.
Councilman Smith stated that it was premature to install improvements
where the owner does not favor the improvements and owns land on both sides
that would be assessed. Mr. Colbert noted severe storm water drainage
problems and the fact that a maintenance building proposed by the MWCC will
increase the erosion problems in the area. After lengthy discussion, the
following motions were made:
1. Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to close the hearing regarding
Part I of Improvement Pro;ect #428 and to order in Part I consisting of the
Blackhawk Road and Kennebec Drive street improvements. All voted in favor.
2. Smith then moved, Wachter seconded the motion to close the public
hearing for Part II and to turn down the improvements for Kennebec Drive and
Silver Bell Road to Seneca Road, noting that the project is premature at the
present time. All members voted yea. Staff was requested, however, to
review the potential for a signalized intersection at Blackhawk Road and
Highway #13.
3. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to close the hearing regarding
Part III consisting of the storm sewer improvements, noting that all persons
present were generally in favor of the storm sewer pipe rather than the open
ditch and it was ordered that alternates A and B be installed and not
implement alternate C to Part III providing for open ditch drainage. All
members voted in favor except Mayor Blomquist who abstained.
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PROJECT #317SR - ALBERT PERRON ASSESSMENTS
The continued public hearing regarding the proposed assessments over the
Albert Perron property at 2996 Pilot Knob Road, in the amount of $17,075.00 as
then convened by the Mayor. It was noted that the attorney for Mr. Perron had
submitted a letter withdrawing objections to the assessments and after review
by Mr. Colbert, the following motion was made: Thomas moved, Smith seconded
the motion to close the public hearing and approve the final assessments for
the Perron property and for Project #371SR and authorize certification to the
County for collection of unpaid assessments to be spread over 15 years at
10.5% interest. All Councilmembers voted affirmatively.
WESCOTT TRUNK SANITARY SEWER - PROJECT #361 - ASSESSMENT HEARING
The Mayor then announced the convening of the hearing regarding the
continued assessment hearing relative to Wescott trunk sanitary sewer. On
September 18, 1984 the final assessment hearing was held for the installation
of trunk sanitary sewer and lift station to service the general area on
Wescott Road and Lexington Avenue and objections were submitted by Dennis
McCarthy covering two parcels north of Wescott Road and Patrick McCarthy
covering approximately 70 acres south of Wescott Road. The revised assessment
roll was submitted by the staff.
The City Attorney reviewed the background of the project with the Council
and also an appraisal report done by Dan Dwyer for the City. Arnold Kempe,
the attorney for the McCarthys had been present at the meeting earlier, but
indicated that he could not stay for the hearing and also Patrick McCarthy,
the affected property owner, was present. There were no formal objections
submitted except a written objection submitted by Mr. Kempe. A cassette
recording was taken of the hearing and Mr. Colbert reviewed the project in
some detail with the Council. There were no comments or testimony on behalf
of the property owners.
Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to close the public hearing and to
approve the final assessments for Project #361 covering the McCarthy property
with the assessments to be spread over 15 years at 11% interest; further, that
the findings and conclusions submitted to the City Council, be and they hereby
are approved and authorized to be attached to the minutes. All members voted
in favor except Councilman Wachter who voted no, indicating he did not favor
the improvements originally.
PROJECT #382 - HURLEY LAKE TRUNK STORM SEWER - ASSESSMENT HEARING
Mayor Blomquist then convened the public hearing regarding the special
assessments in the Hurley Lake trunk storm sewer project, under Project #382
covering the Dennis and Patrick McCarthy property north of Wescott Road. The
revised assessment roll was submitted by the Public Works Director and there
were no appearances on behalf of the property owner, but written objections
had been submitted. After the Public Works Director detailed the improvements
and proposed assessments, the appraisal of Dan Dwyer prepared for the City,
which had been submitted to Councilmembers a week prior to the hearing, was
reviewed for the Councilmembers by the City Attorney.
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Egan moved, Thomas seconded the motion to close the hearing and to approve
the revised assessment roll with the assessments in the amount of the
benefits to the property, according to Mr. Dwyer's appraisal in the amount of
$60,000.00; further, that the findings of fact, and the conclusions of law be
and they hereby are adopted and authorized to be attached to these minutes.
All members voted yes except Wachter who voted against
WILLIAMS & LaRUE ADDITIONS - SANITARY SEWER - PROJECT 1422
The Mayor commenced the public hearing for Project #422. It was noted
that on November 20, 1984, the City Council held a public hearing to consider
the installation of sanitary sewer services for the Williams & LaRue
Additions. The Council had asked for further information regarding potential
need for sanitary sewer service for a proposed elementary school site at the
northwest corner of Wescott Road and Lexington Avenue. The staff has now
indicated that the Rosemount/Eagan/Apple Valley school district does not
intend to proceed with that site but an existing property owner to the north
of the addition has requested consideration for inclusion in the project.
Staff therefore recommended that the public hearing be continued until April
16, 1985 at which time the revised feasibility report would be reviewed.
Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to accept the recommendation and
continue the public hearing until April 16, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. at the Eagan
Municipal Center. All members voted yea.
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT - ANNUAL RENEWAL
A ,point special meeting of the City Council and Advisory Planning
Commission was held on January 29, 1985, at which time 17 completed planned
developments and 15 active planned developments were reviewed. The Advisory
Planning Commission recommended approval of the annual renewal of all planned
developments with the exception of Cedar Cliff and South Delaware Hills.
Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the recommendation of the
Advisory Planning Commission covering the renewal of 13 active planned
developments. All members voted yes.
WILLIAMS ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT
An application of George Williams for preliminary plat approval of
Williams Addition, consisting of two single family lots on one acre, located
at the northwest intersection of Lone Oak Road and Pilot Knob Road was brought
before the Council. The Advisory Planning Commission recommended approval
subject to certain conditions, with the addition that a turn-around be
provided in the newly created lot. Mr. Williams was present and Dale Runkle
reviewed the application with the Council. It was noted that some trees were
located near the proposed property line and therefore the reason for the
request of the 75 foot lot for the vacant lot. The Mayor questioned whether
there was a hardship involved and also noted the need for the continuity of
lot sizes in the area. Mr. Williams first chose to deny the 85 foot minimum
lot width and then later indicated he would not object to widening the vacant
lot to 85 feet.
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Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the application for
preliminary plat approval, sub.;ect to Mr. Williams complying with the 85 foot
lot minimum, noting that there do not appear to be hardship and sub;;ect to the
following conditions:
1. A 50 foot half right-of-way shall be dedicated for Pilot Knob Road.
2. This development shall be responsible for all the special assessments
referenced in the report at the rates in effect at the time of the final
platting.
3. A 10 foot variance from the 85 foot minimum lot width shall be allowed
for Lot 2 before final platting.
4. All standard preliminary plat conditions shall apply.
5. The Park Committee shall review the plat and the owner shall comply
with all Park Committee recommendations.
All voted in favor.
SEE PLAT FILE
LAUKKA-BECK PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PRELIMINARY PLAN
An application for amendment to the Laukka-Beck Planned Development to
allow a change in concept on the 452 acre planned unit development at the
northeast corner of the City was brought before the Council. The Advisory
Planning Commission at its meeting on January 22, 1985 recommended approval of
the application for amendment of the plan, sub,;ect to numerous conditions.
Dale Runkle explained the proposal and reviewed John Voss's report of January
14, 1985. The plan provides for commercial development of the entire 452 acre
area in four phases, with Northwest Airlines purchasing 156 acres of the site
with its corporate headquarters to be developed on 67 acres. The remainder of
the Northwest Airlines ownership would be developed with general offices
including research and development uses.
The charge of the Planning Commission and Council was to determine if the
Laukka-Beck plan is in keeping with the City's goals and ob,jectives in
developing a major commercial complex in the area. The Environmental Impact
Statement and zoning and land use were reviewed, together with the
thoroughfare plan, ad;;acent land uses, airport noise and preliminary
development plan.
Peter Jarvis, appeared for the applicant, as did Jim Abbott, the Executive
Vice-President of Northwest Airlines. Mr. Jarvis indicated the proposal was
generally in compliance with Alternate 4 as proposed earlier by the
developers. The Pollution Control Agency concerns must be addressed,
according to Mr. Runkle. Councilman Smith was concerned about the internal
street in the northeasterly portion of the property, but Mr. Jarvis indicated
that future planning will provide for internal streets in that area. There
was considerable discussion concerning access to the approximately 40 acre
parcel which will not be developed under the current Northwest Airlines plan.
Councilman Egan was concerned that development not be done on a piecemeal
basis and there were comments about the method of servicing that parcel from
either the internal streets to the south or from Blue Gentian Road.
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Mayor Blomquist suggested that the applicant submit several alternate
street layouts, including through-street, loop-street, and one-user private
street from Blue Gentian Road, which Mr. Jarvis indicated would be complied
with. The proposal was that the development would be completed within a 15
year term. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the
application, sub.,ect to the Advisory Planning Committee recommendations as
follows:
1. A Planned Development Agreement shall be drafted and reviewed by the
Planning Commission before final approval by the City Council.
2. The EIS shall be updated so that it is consistent with the current
plan for the development of the Laukka-Beck property.
3. Several of the details in the EIS related to erosion control,
wetlands, airport noise, traffic and similar matters shall either be detailed
in the Planned Development Agreement or adopted by reference.
4. The Developer shall comply with all recommendations of the Park
Committee to be made to the City Council related to satisfying park dedication
requirements before final approval of the Preliminary Development Plan.
5. Greater detail shall be provided to the City staff relating to phasing
of streets and utility construction prior to final approval of the Preliminary
Development Plan.
6. A Pedestrian Circulation Plan, acceptable to the City, shall be
provided prior to the final approval of the Preliminary Development Plan.
7. The City of Inver Grove Heights shall be given an opportunity to
review the portion of the Laukka-Beck area located in that community prior to
the final approval of the Preliminary Development Plan.
8. The affected agencies shall be given an opportunity to review and
comment on the Thoroughfare System prior to final approval of the Preliminary
Development Plan.
9. The City shall reserve the right, as detailed in the Planned
Development Agreement, to review final development plans as they may relate to
existing residences on ad,;acent properties.
All members voted affirmatively except Mayor Blomquist who abstained.
NAEGELE COMPANY - ADVERTISING SIGN
An application of Naegele Outdoor Advertising Company for conditional use
permit for advertising sign at the Vendmark property at 1255 Trapp Road in
Eagandale Industrial Park was submitted to the Council. A second application
was also submitted by Naegele Company for conditional use permit for
advertising sign at the southwest intersection of Silver Bell Road and Highway
#13. Mr. Hedges noted that a telephone call had been left late in the
afternoon by a representative of Naegele asking that the applications be
continued until the next regular meeting.
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A number of neighboring property owners were present, including Guy Smith
of Quickie Transport, Mary Ramnarine and Les Spencer who live on Nicols Road
were also present. Mrs. Ramnarine and Les Spencer ob,ected to the additional
billboards, noting that two signs have already been approved in the general
area, that there would be no benefit to the residents in the area and a letter
was submitted signed by residents of Nicols Road and Silver Bell Road opposing
the application. After discussion, Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to
continue the applications according to the request of the applicant, until the
next regular meeting. All members voted yes.
SUPERAMERICA, INC. - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PYLON SIGN
An application of Super America, Inc. for conditional use permit to allow
a pylon sign at its newly opened service station at the southwest corner of
Yankee Doodle Road and Pilot Knob Road was brought to the Council. It was
noted that the pylon sign had been erected without a permit, and that the sign
meets all setback criteria from other signs in the right-of-way and complies
with the square footage requirements allowed under the City Code. The
Advisory Planning Commission recommended approval sub,ect to certain
conditions. Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the application,
subLect to the following provisions:
1. All merchandise shall be stored and displayed inside the building
only.
2. The pylon sign shall be limited to 24 feet in height and 88 square
feet in area.
3. A sign permit shall be obtained from the City Building Inspections
Department.
4. All other sign code requirements shall be complied with.
All members voted yes.
WOODRIDGE - MINNESOTA MULTI-CITY RENTAL HOUSING BOND
An application had been submitted in 1984 for multi-family housing bonds
for the Woodridge proect on behalf of The Dan Brutger Company. The developer
has requested that it be allowed to proceed with the final resolution for the
multi-family housing issue as a part of the multi-city rental housing bond
pool covering several metropolitan area cities. The joint program would
require a joint powers agreement between all the cities allowing for the bond
pool. Representatives from The Brutger Company and from Piper Jaffray and
Hopwood were present who indicated that the application would comply with all
the City guidelines, including the 20% equity provision. Smith moved, Thomas
seconded the motion to approve the oint powers agreement and resolution
approving the program creating a Minnesota multi-city rental housing bond pool
to allow for financing of the Woodridge multi-family housing pro;;ect. All
members voted in favor.
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KENSINGTON PLACE - MULTI-FAMILY REVENUE BOND HEARING
An application from the developers of the Kensington Place project for
$16,000,000.00 in multi-family revenue bonds was submitted. The project would
provide for 376 units of rental housing and the balance of 700 units in 12 and
16 unit buildings. Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to accept the
petition and to schedule a public hearing for the March 19, 1985 City Council
meeting to consider the Kensington Place bond issue. All members voted yes.
HEALEY-RAMME COMPANY - SPECIAL PERMIT FOR TEMPORARY SALES OFFICE TRAILER
ST. FRANCIS WOODS 4TH ADDITION
An application was submitted by the Healey-Ramme Company for special
permit for temporary sales office trailer for St. Francis Woods 4th Addition.
The trailer would act as a sales office for the townhouse models. Mr. Runkle
detailed the application and Wachter then moved, Smith seconded the motion to
approve the application, subject to the following conditions:
1. The trailer shall be removed on or before September 1, 1985.
2. The trailer shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from the Lexington
Ave. right-of-way.
3. The parking area shall be a minimum of 20 feet from the Lexington Ave.
right-of-way.
4. The site sign shall be at least 10 feet from any right-of-way line.
All voted in favor.
WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENT - FOREMAN
City Administrator Tom Hedges detailed with the Council the proposed
approval of the hiring of a Superintendent to operate the new Water Treatment
Plant and also act in the supervisory position within the Public Works
Department. Councilman Smith suggested that the person hired be an operator
foreman and Blomquist moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the
recommendation of the staff for the position of a water treatment plant
operator within the Public Works Department, with the understanding that the
person be a working operator-foreman. All members voted in favor.
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
A special Council meeting was scheduled for February 20, 1985 at 5:00 p.m.
at City Hall concerning the bond refinancing issue for the City.
COUNTY TAX-FORFEITED LAND
Mr. Hedges reviewed a Memorandum covering three parcels that had been
declared tax-forfeited land by Dakota County requesting that the City Council
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determine whether it desires to acquire the property: Ballantrae Addition
parcel; Blackhawk Hills Addition parcel adjacent to proposed park land;
Federal Drive parcel adjacent to right-of-way. The staff recommended that the
Blackhawk Hills and Federal Drive parcels be acquired by the City. Wachter
moved, Egan seconded the motion that the City Council be on record requesting
acquisition of the two parcels by the City of Eagan. All members voted yes.
CITY OF EAGAN VS. ELMOURABIT
A letter was submitted by Assistant City Attorney Kevin Eide requesting
consideration of the Council of an appeal from the Minnesota Court of Appeals
to the Minnesota Supreme Court regarding a DWI violation because of the
precedential issue concerning the case. The Police Department has recommended
that the case be appealed as well as other municipalities in the metropolitan
area. After discussion, Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve
the recommendation and authorize the appeal to the Minnesota Supreme Court.
All members voted in the affirmative.
COMPREHENSIVE STORM SEWER PLAN UPDATE - 1984
Tom Colbert, the Public Works Director, indicated that the 1984
Comprehensive Storm Sewer Plan update has now been completed by the Consulting
Engineers and noted that the reason for the delay was the large amount of the
impact of the interstate construction on storm sewer planning. Mr. Colbert
distributed copies to all councilmembers and requested formal approval at the
next City Council meeting.
CITY CELEBRATION COMMITTEE
Councilman Wachter reported on the City Celebration Committee's proposed
budget for the 125th Year Anniversary. It would include $2,000.00 for
fireworks, $2,000.00 for turkeys to be reimbursed during the 4th of July
Celebration, and an additional $1,000.00 for miscellaneous items. He noted
that there will be a request for funds for other purposes also during the
celebration. Thomas moved, Wachter seconded the motion to authorize the sum
of $5,000.00 for the City Celebration Committee's portion of the anniversary.
All members voted in favor with the understanding that the revenue should be
transferred from the contingency fund.
CHECKLIST
Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the following checklist
dated January 31 in the amount of $345,125.18 All members
voted yea. February 19 $461,580.19
ADJOURNMENT
Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to adjourn the City Council
meeting at 11:00 p.m. All members voted yes.
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