03/05/1985 - City Council Regular
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
MARCH 5, 1985
A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, March 5,
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, Smith seconded the motion to approve the agenda. All mem-
bers voted in favor.
MINUTES
Regular Meeting - February 19, 1985. Upon motion by Egan, seconded
Wachter, it was resolved that the minutes be approved with the understanding
that on page 11 relating to the City Celebration Committee, the revenue source
should be transferred from the contingency fund. All members voted yea.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Chief, Jay Berthe, was present. Mr. Berthe stated that one of the
dispatchers is on leave to take care of her terminally-ill husband, and there-
fore requested a part-time dispatcher be authorized and recommended Penny
Miklus, a former member of the Dispatcher Section, be hired on a part-time
basis. Blomquist moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the recom-
mendation. All voted in favor.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Public Works Director, Tom Colbert appeared.
1. Safari Reservoir Access Agreement. Mr. Colbert reviewed a proposed
agreement with Ray Hermanson who is an owner of property in Apple Valley,
adjacent to the Safari Reservoir site, requesting the use of the access road
for access to a residence to be proposed to be constructed on the Hermanson
property. Councilmembers were concerned about maintenance of the road, and
upon motion by Thomas, seconded Wachter, it was resolved that the Agreement be
approved, subject to execution by all parties in interest. All members voted
yes.
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2. 1984 Comprehensive Master Storm Sewer Plan Update. The Director of
Public Works coordinated the preparation of an updated Comprehensive Master
Storm Sewer Plan through the consulting engineering firm of Bonestroo, Rosene,
Anderlik & Assoc. in 1984. The Plan has now been completed and it was recom-
mended that the City Council approve the plan as submitted. Egan moved, Smith
seconded the motion to approve the plan and authorize the final payment of
$33,022.25 to the consulting engineering firm. All members voted affirma-
tively.
3. Birch Park Addition - Project #417. Mr. Colbert stated that certain
objections have been received from property owners on the south side of Deer-
wood Drive regarding the proposed assessments for Project #417 covering
utilities and street improvements. He indicated he met with some of the
property owners and they have requested revision including the change in the
line of the road 10 feet northerly and also requested a reduction of assess-
ments. Mr. Colbert recommended the Council authorize the hiring of an
appraiser to prepare an appraisal of the property located on the south side to
determine the benefits for assessment purposes. Wachter moved, Egan seconded
the motion to approve the recommendation. All members voted yea.
4. Street Light Energy Costs. It was noted that the City has 409 orna-
mental street lights and 15 major intersection lights which have resulted in a
deficiency during 1984 in the sum of $4,400.00 for energy costs. It was
recommended that a revision in the rates per quarter be approved as follows:
Single Family/Twin Homes
(R-1, R-2): $2.50 per quarter per lot.
Townhouses (R-3): $2.00 per quarter per unit.
Multiple Residential &
Commercial/Industrial (R-4,C/I): $17.50 per quart.per billing acct.
Thomas moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the recommended revi-
sions in the lighting fee schedule. All members voted in favor.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following consent agenda items were brought before the Council and the
staff recommended approval:
1. Personnel Items.
a. Director of Public Works. Mr. Hedges indicated that Tom Colbert,
the Director of Public Works for the last 6 1/2 years has submitted his resig-
nation to be effective April 12, 1985. His last day of work will be Friday,
March 22, and he will then use three weeks of vacation before starting his new
employment with the consulting engineering firm of McCombs & Knutson, on Mon-
day, April 15, 1985. Mr. Hedges thanked Mr. Colbert for his contributions to
the City and wished him success in his new venture. Wachter moved, Egan
seconded the motion to accept the resignation with reluctance effective April
12, 1985. All members voted in favor.
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b. Richard Riste Termination. The Veterans' Preference Board has
ruled in favor of the City of Eagan and Richard Riste was terminated effective
upon execution of the legal order by the panel on February 21, 1985. It was
recommended that the final termination of Mr. Riste as a maintenance employee
for the City of Eagan, be approved.
c. Police Department - Clerk/Typist. The Police Department is re-
questing that Kathy Gray be hired as a part-time receptionist/clerk to be
effective March 4, 1985.
d. Dispatcher. The Police Department is also requesting approval for
the hiring of Rita Kordell as part-time dispatcher to be effective March 4,
1985 to replace Patricia Hemauer who recently resigned.
e. Special Assessment Aide. The City has received a resignation from
Donna Muench as permanent part-time special assessment aide position effective
at the time that a replacement can be hired.
f. Utility Maintenance Employees. A vacancy has been created by the
termination of a maintenance employee and in addition, the 1985 budget created
an additional utility maintenance position. Approximately 125 applications
have been received by the City for these two positions and it was recommended
that Michael Chell and Wayne Schwanz be approved to fill the existing vacan-
cies, subject to satisfactory completion of physical examinations.
2. Contractors' Licenses. A list of contractors who have requested a
renewal of their licenses has been submitted by the Chief Building Inspector
and recommended to be approved.
3. Knights of Columbus - Bingo Application. The Knights of Columbus has
requested approval of its gambling application for bingo on March 29, 1985 at
St. John Neumann Church and the staff recommended approval.
4. Eagandale On-Sale Liquor License. Graham Gurr and Marlene Gurr, the
Director and Manager of the Eagandale Club, have requested that the on-sale
liquor license be transferred from William Hickey to the Gurrs and further,
that the Eagandale license in the name of William E. Hickey be canceled. The
staff recommended approval.
5. Windtree 4th Addition - Project #437 - Feasibility Report. A Petition
has been received from the owner and developer of Windtree 4th Addition re-
questing preparation of a feasibility report and it was recommended that the
Petition be received and the Council authorize the preparation of the feasi-
bility report along with detailed plans and specifications for Project #437.
6. Patrick Eagan Park - Contract #84-16 - Final Payment. The staff
recommended that the third and final payment of $41,313.80 to Hennen Con-
struction Company for Contract #84-16 consisting of the Patrick Eagan Park
area and trunk storm sewer be approved and the project be authorized to be
accepted for perpetual maintenance.
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7. Well Site #5 - Contract -F84--l8- - Final Payment. It was recommended
that the Council approve the third and final payment for Contract #84i8 con-
sisting of trunk storm sewer for the Well Site #5 area in the amount of
$5,994.93 to W. & G Rehbein Bros. and that the project be accepted for per-
petual maintenance purposes.
8. Oak Cliff Pond - Contract #84-11 - Final Payment. A request for final
payment from the contractor under Contract #84-11 was received and it was
recommended that the Council approve the fifth and final payment in the amount
of $3,896.00 to Ro-So Contracting Company covering Contract #84-11 consisting
of the Oak Cliff Pond Lift Station and to authorize the project to be accepted
for permanent maintenance.
9. Hillcrest Addition - Contract #83-12 - Final Payment. The staff has
received a request for final payment from Northdale Construction Company con-
sisting of the sixth and final payment of $5,806.64 under Contract #83-12
covering street and utility improvements in Hillcrest Addition. The staff
recommended approval of the final payment and that the Council accept the
project for perpetual maintenance purposes.
10. Cedar Cliff Commercial Park - Contract #84-24 - Change Order #1. The
Developer, Federal Land Company, requested the construction of concrete side-
walk adjacent to the south and west property lines of the Cedar Cliff Com-
mercial Park Development, adjacent to Cliff Road and Nicols Road. The addi-
tion for Part A would amount to $16,762.00. Part B consists of $1,147.50 in
Cedar Cliff Commercial Park to cover the construction of a culvert at the
intersection of Cliff Drive and Cliff Road. It was recommended that Change
Order No. 1 to Contract #84-24 in the amount of $17,909.50 be approved.
11. Lexington Place South - Street Improvements - Project #438. A Peti-
tion has been received from U. S. Homes Corporation, the developer of Lexing-
ton Place South Addition to complete the street installation under public
contract and to assess the property. It was recommended the Petition be re-
ceived and to authorize the preparation of a feasibility report along with
detailed plans and specifications for Project #438.
12. Eagandale Center Industrial Park 7th Addition - Final Plat. An
application had been received from the developers of Eagandale Center Indus-
trial Park No. 7 for final plat approval and the staff recommended approval
based upon submission of all necessary documents.
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13. LeMay Lake Addition - Feasibility Report - Project #424. The feasi-
bility report for LeMay Lake Addition marked Project #424, streets and utility
improvements, was recommended for receipt by the Council and that a public
hearing be scheduled for April 2, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall.
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Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve all of the foregoing
consent agenda items and authorize the execution of all necessary documents.
All councilmembers voted affirmatively.
S & W INDUSTRIAL ACRES - PROJECT #430 - PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Bea Blomquist convened the public hearing regarding project #430
consisting of S & W Industrial Acres street and utility improvements. The
developer of the subdivision requested the improvements and Mr. Colbert and
Mr. Rosene explained the project to the City Council. There were no objec-
tions to the project and Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to close the
hearing, to approve the installation of the street and utilities under Project
#430 and to authorize the preparation of plans and specifications. All mem-
bers voted yes.
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GOLDEN MEADOW ROAD - STREETS & UTILITIES - PROJECT #418R
The next public hearing convened by the Mayor consisted of proposed street
improvements and utility improvements along Golden Meadow Road to service the
proposed King 1st and 2nd Additions and the general vicinity. It was noted
that on September 18, 1984, a public hearing was held in conjunction with a
hearing covering Hackmore Drive improvements under Project #406. Because of
objections, both projects were denied and after the preparation of a new
feasibility report for Golden Meadow Road only, and a meeting with the neigh-
boring property owners, the Council scheduled a public hearing for March 5,
1985. Tom Colbert and Bob Rosene explained the project to the Council and
members of the audience. A number of affected property owners were present,
including Gary King. All costs will be assessed against benefited property
owners. Jerry Sauter, an owner on the north side of the road, was present and
asked if Parcel 020-28 could develop an additional lot accessing Golden Meadow
Road. Councilmembers indicated they saw no objections but noted that all
requirements must be fulfilled, including platting and zoning in order to do
so. There being no objections, Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to
close the hearing and to order in the project and the preparation of the plans
and specifications. It was further noted that an agreement has been prepared
for Mr. & Mrs. Armand Laurent and Mr. & Mrs. Tom Rice covering property owned
along Golden Meadow Road. All members voted in favor.
ASSESSMENT HEARING - PARKVIEW GOLF COURSE - PROJECT #315R
The Mayor then noted the convening of the continued public hearing regard-
ing Project #315R consisting of trunk storm sewer assessments for the Parkview
Golf Course on the south side of Cliff Road. Mr. Colbert noted that on August
7, 1984, the final assessment hearing was held and the property owners sub-
mitted objections at that time. The revised amount of the assessments pro-
posed are $12,792.00 and he noted that an appraisal was prepared by Mark
Parranto, indicating the benefit of the property to be $13,280.00.
City Attorney Paul Hauge introduced the project and noted that the City
Public Works Director and the appraiser for the City will submit testimony to
the Council for its determination regarding benefit to the land for the
improvements. It was noted that the hearing would be recorded on a cassette
recorder and copies would be available to anyone for a reasonable cost.
Tom Colbert described the project indicating that there have been serious
washing due to water on the north side of Cliff Road caused by water that had
been generated on the south side of Cliff Road in the vicinity of the Parkview
Golf Course. Mr. Colbert also noted that originally the assessment was pro-
posed to cover 40 acres and was reduced to 10 acres with a 20% area credit.
There was discussion concerning the culvert under Cliff Road which controls
the rate of flow by a restricted orifice of 18 inches in size. He noted that
a ravine is being used to store the water temporarily for backup purposes
which ravine has been caused due to the heavy water flow on the south side of
the road.
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Mr. Parranto reviewed his appraisal covering the property and stated the
value of the land is the only issue that has been covered in his appraisal and
not the buildings involved on the property.
Warren Peterson, Attorney for Donald Larson, and Mr. Larson, were present.
Mr. Peterson made a presentation. He stated that trenching has been installed
into the ravine and that there was no backup of water prior to the installa-
tion of the new culvert and the orifice restricting the flow. He indicated
that his client intends to fill the ravine and to build a driving range in
that location. He stated there is no benefit to the property when the pipe
has been reduced in size and further noted that the zoning is for public
purposes.
There was discussion to the effect that the golf course may be developed
for housing purposes at some time in the future and also there was discussion
regarding proposed underlying zoning which was discussed at the time of the
preparation of the revised Comprehensive Guide Plan. Mr. Colbert stated that
if the ravine were filled, there would have to be a provision for extending
the culvert farther into the Larsen property on the south, and noted that the
project had intentionally been scaled back at the request of Mr. Larsen and
one other property owner on the south. It was noted that the appraisal indi-
cated that the property could be used for single family, which is the lowest
residential density category and the appraiser stated there was a greater
benefit from having the storm sewer installed. After extensive review and
discussion, Egan moved, Smith seconded the motion to close the hearing and to
adopt the Findings, Conclusions and Levy of Assessments with the assessment in
the amount of $12,792.00. All members voted in favor.
GOPHER SMELTING PROPERTY - PROJECT #381 - ASSESSMENT HEARING
The next continued hearing that was convened covered Project #381 regard-
ing the Gopher Smelting property on the north side of Yankee Doodle Road under
Project #381. Tom Colbert introduced the project, indicating that on August
7, 1984, the Council held the final assessment hearing and the property owner
then submitted written objections to the proposed assessments in the original
amount of $145,305.00.
Paul Hauge, the City Attorney, requested a review of the project by Mr.
Colbert who indicated that portions of property are quite steep but are build-
able according to engineering and construction standards. When asked whether
the project was premature, Mr. Colbert noted that an outlet has been installed
from the Borchert-Ingersoll Pond and that the Gopher Smelting property gen-
erally drains into that pond area. He stated that the Gopher Smelting area
should not be developed without pond outlet, and also noted that the Gopher
Smelting lead plant is located within the area proposed to be assessed. A
planned development has been approved for the area and property south of
Yankee Doodle Road, owned by Gopher Smelting Company, has been listed for
sale.
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Mark Parranto reviewed the appraisal that he prepared for the City and
noted that some gravel had been mined off the property in the past and
further, that he had made no attempt to appraise the valuation of the smelting
plant. He further indicated that the benefits to the property would be
$193.350.00, and therefore, they exceed the proposed assessment.
Reid Hansen of the McMenomy, Sheldon office appeared on behalf of Gopher
Smelting Company and made the following comments.
1. There is no special benefit to the property in that only the property
that creates problems should be assessed.
2. Part of the land is undevelopable, and therefore has no benefit.
3. The sanitary sewer, water and storm sewer assessments total about
$9,000.00 per acre, which may be close to what the actual value of the
property is worth.
4. The assessments are in excess of the cost of the project.
After discussion and review, Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to
close the hearing, to approve the assessments according to the Findings of
Fact, Conclusions of Law and Levy of Assessments submitted to the City Council
and that the assessments in the sum of $145,305.00 be and they hereby are
approved and authorized to be certified to the County. All voted in favor.
HEIDI SCHEILA - ASSESSMENT HEARING - PROJECT #383
The next public hearing convened consisted of the continued final assess-
ment hearing under Project #383 covering the Heidi Schiela property on the
east side of Dodd Road relating to trunk storm sewer and assessments. On
August 7, 1984, the final assessment hearing was held and the property owners
submitted written objections at that time. Mr. Colbert indicated that the
original assessment was $11,680.00 and the Special Assessment Committee recom-
mended a reduction to $5,511.00 and the appraiser indicated a benefit of
$11,700.00. The basis of the recommendation for reduction was the implementa-
tion of the large-lot policy and further, the 200 foot power line easement
along the north side of the property. Mr. Colbert indicated that no easement
has been acquired for the pond area, but that there is an outlet to the pond.
It was recommended that a formal agreement be entered into and in the event
that the property is developed in the future, that the property owner would
waive the right to object to assessment rates in effect at that time. Heidi
Scheila was present as well as Reid Hansen who made a presentation on her
behalf.
After considerable discussion, Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to
close the hearing and approve the recommendation of the Special Assessment
Committee providing for assessments in the approximate amount of $5,511.00,
subject however, to the execution of an Agreement prepared by the City includ-
ing changes in use and use of the land within the power line easement. All
members voted yes except Wachter who voted no indicating that he objected to
the Green Acres classification for the Scheila property and also to the reduc-
tion in the amount of the assessment.
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NAEGELE COMPANY - ADVERTISING SIGNS
The Naegele Outdoor Advertising Company has submitted applications for a
conditional use permit for advertising sign located on Lot 14, Block 1, Eagan-
dale Industrial Park and for permit for a sign on part of Government Lot 7,
Section 18, in the southeast corner of Silver Bell Road and Trunk Highway #13.
A representative of Naegele Company had contacted the City Administrator's
office and also had submitted a letter requesting that the sign permit for Lot
14, Block 1, Eagandale Industrial Park be continued indefinitely and applica-
tion for the permit near Silver Bell Road and Trunk Highway #13 be withdrawn.
Joan Bohlig, an Eagan resident appeared and indicated her opposition to the
approval of billboard signs and recommended the council review the policies
that provide for reduction or elimination of billboards in the City. Smith
moved, Thomas seconded the motion to continue the application for the permit
on Lot 14, Block 1, Eagandale Industrial Park indefinitely. All members voted
yes. Thomas then moved, Wachter seconded the motion to authorize the with-
drawal of the application for the sign at Silver Bell and Highway #13. All
members voted in favor.
THOMAS LAKE PLACE - PRELIMINARY PLAT
The application of Dominium Group for preliminary plat approval of Thomas
Lake Place consisting of 228 units on 17.5 acres was brought before the
Council. The Planning Commission at its meeting on February 26, 1985 adopted
a motion to continue the application for 60 days for additional information.
Councilmembers also asked that the information be submitted to Councilmembers
at the same time as it is submitted to the Planning Commission members. It
was recommended that the Council continue the application indefinitely, and
upon motion by Egan, seconded Wachter, all members voted yea, it was resolved
to approve the recommendation submitted by the staff.
SEE PLAT FILE
HAMPTON HEIGHTS - PRELIMINARY PLAT & REZONING
The application of Frontier Midwest for preliminary plat approval of
Hampton Heights consisting of 195 single family lots and 3 outlots on 52 acres
and an application for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to R-3 Planned Develop-
ment for approximately 49 acres, and rezoning of approximately 3 acres from
Agricultural to Limited Business was brought to the Council. The Planning
Commission considered the application at its January 24, 1985 and February 26,
1985 meetings. The APC recommended approval with some minor modifications
regarding width and lot sizes for the small single family lots. Dale Runkle
detailed the application noting that the Comprehensive Guide Plan designates
the parcel as R-II which allows a mixed residential with a density of 3 to 6
dwelling units per acre. The plat would provide for single family lots and
have a gross density of approximately 4.4 units per acre under the first plan.
Two additional plans have now been submitted and the third plan was brought
before the Council and it was noted that the staff had not reviewed the third
plan. Mr. Runkle indicated the lot size issue is the single most important
issue.
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Mark Parranto and others appeared on behalf of the applicant and Mr.
Parranto reviewed with the Council the various uses of property in the general
area. He noted the density is close to the townhouse density but each house
has a 40 foot front with 890 to 1,100 square feet per unit with proposed cost
of $61,900.00 to $92,500.00. He indicated the project would be a turn-key
operation and also requested 20 foot front yard setbacks. He showed slides of
similar houses in other subdivisions in Eagan and reviewed with the Council,
the topography, noting that there will be a topographic differential in the
proposed development.
All streets are proposed to provide for 28 foot improved streets, intend-
ing to slow down traffic and he also noted that automobiles are smaller today.
Off street parking would be provided for 6 cars per lot with two in the garage
and 4 on the driveway.
He indicated that originally the proposal included minimum 6,000 square
foot lots and minimum 60 foot frontages and the Planning Commission recom-
mended minimum 65 foot lots. The number of lots has now been reduced from 193
lots to 157 lots under the third proposal, with the average size going from
7,700 to 9,500 square feet per lot. The minimum frontage would be 65 feet and
the minimum depth on the north lots is 100 feet with a minimum depth along the
east and west boundaries of 130 feet. He also noted that revisions have taken
place in the plan to incorporate the proposed Sienna Corporation plat to the
south and access to the east and the south have now been included in the plan.
Mayor Blomquist was concerned whether the plan would fit the site, or
whether the site would be graded to fit the plat. Mr. Colbert stated he had
not seen the most recent proposal and noted that water services would be
available, the storm sewer requires more detailed study but recommended 32
foot minimum improved streets be installed for parking and traffic purposes.
George Bohlig, a property owner to the south, appeared and indicated the
revised plan is an improvement but was concerned about high density and
whether sidewalks should be provided in high density areas. He also ques-
tioned whether the property was being rezoned and noted that 6,500 square foot
lots would be the smallest allowed in Eagan. Mr. Parranto indicated that this
is the reason for the R-3 planned development proposed.
Councilman Wachter had certain objections including the fact that front-
ages were not of sufficient width, the street widths were not adequate, the
topography was not appropriate for the proposal, the density will potentially
impact the schools, streets and parks adversely, the variances were excessive
and the Engineering staff should be given additional time to study the pro-
posal. There was extended discussion concerning the smaller lot sizes and
whether the staff should review the proposal in depth. Mayor Blomquist was
also concerned about the setback revisions and compliance with street width
standards and the use of the planned development to provide for R-3 use. Mr.
Parranto indicated that the proposal now provides for 4 1/2 units per acre,
which is within the R-II density.
Councilman Smith had questions whether the Council can expect that more of
a transitional use would be built or whether to accept the proposed use with
wider than 28 foot improved streets. Councilman Egan indicated he approved of
the styles of the residences and the street design, but questioned whether
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there are less buildable sites and less destruction of the terrain if town-
houses would be built on the site and therefore may be more amenable to the
physical setting. After extended discussion, Smith moved, Blomquist seconded
the motion to refer the application to the Advisory Planning Commission to
explore whether townhouse construction would be a reasonable alternate for the
site and further, to review the proposed setbacks and streets in conjunction
with the proposed zoning. All members voted in favor.
SEE PLAT FILE
NORTHWEST AIRLINES - PRELIMINARY PLAT
The application of Northwest Airlines for preliminary plat approval of
Northwest Airlines 1st Addition next came before the Council. The Advisory
Planning Commission at its public hearing on February 26, 1985 recommended
approval subject to numerous conditions. Mr. Hedges announced that the appli-
cation had originally been scheduled for March 19, 1985 but in order to
balance the agenda, scheduled it for March 5, 1985 indicating that there had
been very few appearances at the Advisory Planning Commission meeting. Mr.
Runkle explained the application, including the site plan and the plat and it
was noted that during Phase 4 approval, a determination should be made where
the street connection should be installed to the north. Parking is provided
for 885 spaces with additional parking area available if necessary. One con-
cern by Northwest Airlines was the location of the proposal water main.
Peter Jarvis, Consultant, and Steve Wheeler of Northwest Airlines, to-
gether with Warren Beck and Bill Fain of Thorsen & Thorshnov Architects, were
present for the applicant. Mr. Jarvis briefly explained the proposal and Mr.
Fain indicated that up to 500,000 additional square feet of building could be
added to the site in addition to the 267,616 square feet proposed in the
initial layout. The Northwest site would be on 74.38 acres plus an outlot
containing 83.78 acres controlled by Northwest Airlines for future expansion
and development. Mr. Fain also noted that a knoll along the west line of the
street would be installed and a three-story building with the front facing
south is being proposed.
Councilman Wachter had concerns about the potential traffic density and
suggested that a revised traffic plan be reviewed to access on to the internal
street.
There were no objections to the application and after discussion, Wachter
moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the application subject to the
following conditions:
1. All of the standard conditions set forth in the platting process along
with the EIS and a Planned Development Agreement shall be signed prior to
approval of the final plat of this facility.
2. This development shall be responsible for obtaining the necessary DNR
permits to work within the OHWL for Pond FP-5.
3. If possible, the driveway servicing the south parking lot adjacent to
Pond FP-5 shall be moved northwesterly far enough to eliminate the proposed
retaining wall.
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4. A Development Contract shall be entered into between Laukka-Beck and
the City insuring installation of public streets & utilities prior to final
plat approval.
5. A 12 inch watermain shall be required across the northerly portion of
the development, terminating at the east line of Lot 1, if determined to be
necessary by the City staff.
6. Driveways shall be a minimum of 32 feet wide with additional width for
turning lanes for the main access drive.
7. A 40 foot half public right-of-way shall be dedicated for O°Neill Road
(E. Blue Gentian Road).
8. Ponding easements encompassing the HWL shall be dedicated on the final
plat for Pond FP-4 & FP-5.
9. Utility easements for watermain, sanitary sewer & storm sewer as re-
quired by Staff shall be dedicated on the final plat.
10. This development shall be responsible for trunk area watermain
assessments at the rates in effect at the time of final plat.
11. This development shall be responsible for all costs associated with
the construction of lateral utilities required for this development.
All members voted yes except Blomquist who abstained indicating she
favored the proposed development.
SEE PLAT FILE
CTC BUSINESS CAMPUS - COMP GUIDE AMENDMENT
At the February 26, 1985 City Council meeting, an application to amend the
Comprehensive Guide Plan to allow a change from R-2 to a Limited Business use
for the CTC Business Campus was considered and approved. The APC and City
Council approved the rezoning and preliminary plat for CTC and it was now
recommended that the Council approve the amendment to the Eagan Comprehensive
Guide Plan from R-2 to LB, noting that the amendment will be forwarded to the
Metropolitan Council for its review. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion
to approve the recommendation. All members voted yea.
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S & W INDUSTRIAL ACRES - PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS - CONTRACT #85-1
The plans and specifications covering Contract #85-1 relating to installa-
tion of streets and utilities in S & W Industrial Acres was brought to the
Council. The staff recommended approval and upon motion by Wachter, seconded
Egan, it was resolved that the detailed plans and specifications for Contract
#85-1 be approved and the Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids to be
opened at the Eagan Municipal Center at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 28,
1985. All Council members voted affirmatively.
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PEACEFUL HEIGHTS ADDITION - PLANS AND SPECS - CONTRACT #85-2
The next set of plans brought before the Council concerned Peaceful
Heights Addition streets and utility improvements under Contract #85-2 and it
was recommended they be approved. Mr. Colbert explained the revisions to the
plans and Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the detailed
plans and specs and to authorize the Clerk to advertise for the bids to be
published in the legal newspaper with bid opening to be held on Friday, March
29, 1985 at 10:30 a.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. All members voted yes.
BLACKHAWK ROAD - SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DEFERMENTS - PROJECT #317
On February 5, 1985 the continued final assessment hearing for four
property owners along Blackhawk Road was held with final assessments being
adopted with revisions. The City Attorney's office prepared agreements cover-
ing three of the properties including Holden, Kruger and Tscherne. All of the
property owners were present and Tschernes and Krugers indicated they were
willing to sign the Agreement, but Mr. & Mrs. Holden were present and objected
to the amount of the assessment against their property. Tom Colbert explained
the provisions of the agreement and it was noted that as long as the uses do
not change, then the assessment provisions will remain without revision.
Darold Holden requested to have an extension of 60 days in order for him to
contact his attorney regarding the assessments and Councilman Thomas suggested
the Council allow additional time in order to perfect his appeal. Councilman
Smith stated that the Holdens were given an opportunity on February 5 to sub-
mit any appraisal information that they had and they did not do so, although
Mr. Holden, on March 5 submitted a letter from Mark Parranto regarding the
valuation of the Holden property.
City Attorney Paul Hauge indicated that the 30 day appeal time was juris-
dictional under the Minnesota Statutes, but that the Council could waive any
objection to an extension of time. It was noted, however, that the appeal
time would soon expire and that it would be safest for the Holdens to perfect
their appeal if they wish to do so. Councilman Egan stated the attempt was to
assess an average of $11,000.00 per unit, and thus the amount for the amount
of the assessment against the Holden property.
Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the Kruger and Tscherne
agreements, subject to execution by the property owners. All members voted
yes. Smith then moved, Egan seconded the motion to extend the period of time
for acceptance of an agreement from Mr. & Mrs. Holden, noting however, the
statutory appeal time is 30 days from the adoption of the assessments on Feb-
ruary 5, 1985, but that the City Council will not object to the affection of
the appeal for an additional 30 days beyond March 5, 1985. All members voted
yes.
BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT TRUCK
Tom Hedges indicated that quotes have now been received for 1/2 ton pick-
up for the Building Inspection Department and noted the low quote was from
Southview Chevrolet in the sum of $8,917.00. Smith moved, Thomas seconded the
motion to approve the low quote and authorize the City to acquire the truck
from Southview Chevrolet. All members voted yes.
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Council Minutes
March 5, 1985
1985 BUDGETS
The City Administrator distributed the 1985 Budgets to the City Council
members for their review.
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
A special City Council workshop session will be held on Tuesday, March 12,
1985 at the Eagan Municipal Center at 7:00 p.m. to review a number of issues
that require Council attention and action.
COMMUNITY BICYCLE SAFETY GRANT APPLICATION
Tom Hedges reviewed with the Council a proposed application for grant
money for Community Bicycle Safety purposes. After explaining the proposed
application, Blomquist moved, Egan seconded the motion to authorize the sub-
mission of such a grant application. All members voted affirmatively.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
Dale Runkle described for the Council the current status of the Community
Development Block Grant Funds for Apple Valley, Burnsville and Eagan and indi-
cated that at a County Board Meeting on March 5, a tentative agreement had
been arrived at amongst the three communities. The proposal included funding
for CAC and retrofitting for the balance of the 1985 funds and part of the
1986 funding with $149,000.00 to be divided between Eagan and Apple Valley for
retrofitting or whatever designated purposes are determined by each of the
communities. Mr. Runkle was requested to prepare a Memorandum for the Council
before final action by the Eagan City Council.
CHECKLIST
Thomas moved, Smith seconded the motion to approve the following checklist
dated March 5, 1985 in the amount of $195,141.45. All members voted yes.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m.
All voted yes.
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