04/30/1985 - City Council Special
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
APRIL 30, 1985
A special meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on April 30, 1985,
at 5:15 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Mayor Blomquist and
City Councilmembers Wachter, Egan and Thomas. Absent was City Councilmember
Smith. Also present was City Administrator Hedges.
PUBLICATION/HISTORY BOOK
The City Adminsistrator stated that four (4) proposals were received for
printing and binding the History Book for the City of Eagan. He stated that
Pioneer Printing and Nystrom Publishing Company, Inc., were the two lowest
bidders, however, due to their lack of experience in publishing hardbound
books in the addition to the time frame of 60 days, it is expected that
delivery by July 1 will be a concern for the City of Eagan. He reported that
the other two (2) bidders were Viking Press, Inc., and Colwell/North Central,
Inc., both of whom are larger publishing companies with significant experience
in publishing hardbound books. The City Administrator recommended that Viking
Press, Inc., be considered, who is the lowest bidder. After a general
discussion by the City Council, it was suggested that 3,000 books be ordered
at $5.74 or a total bid price of $17,230.60 and further that books are to be
sold at $8.95 each. There was further discussion that any proceeds that were
earned from the sale of books would be used for other City Celebration events
such as final sculpturing of the Lone Oak Tree. After further review on the
matter and in a motion by City Councilmember Wachter, seconded by
Councilmember Egan, with all members voting in favor, Viking Press, Inc., was
selected to publish the Eagan History Book referred to as "Lone Oak Years" at
a price of $5.74 each for a quantity of 3,000 books at a total bid price of
$17,230.60.
CITY LAPEL PIN
Mayor Blomquist stated that while attending the National League of
Cities Conference, a lapel pin was given to her by the mayor of Commerce City,
Colorado. She further stated that due to the uniqueness of a city local lapel
pin, she instructed the City Administrator to seek a design and quotations for
a City of Eagan lapel pin. The City Administrator reported that for a 3/4"
button, the cost would be approximately 75 cents a piece for 1,000 depending
on the colors that are desired in the lapel pin. It was suggested by the City
Council that the lapel pin include the City of Eagan letterhead logo and
further that the pin include City of Eagan, Minnesota, and "the symbol of
strength and growing in our community". The lapel pin should include the
color brown for the tree trunk and rim border, green for the tree, gold
lettering and a white background. After further discussion by the City
Council and in a motion by City Councilmember Egan, seconded by City
Councilmember Thomas, with all members voting in favor, the City Administrator
was directed to proceed with the ordering of a lapel pin per the
aforementioned specifications.
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PRESIDENT'S CITATION PROGRAM FOR PRIVATE SECTOR INITIATIVES
Mayor Blomquist presented a letter from United States Representative Bill
Frenzel that refers to President Reagan's nationwide initiative "The
President's Citation Program For Private Sector Initiatives" which recognizes
Americans whose efforts and contributions to society exemplify the spirit of
volunteerism that is so important to our world today. She recommended that
Bob Childers, Eagan Fire Chief, be considered by the City Council for this
recognition. After a brief discussion and strong concurrence by all members
of the City Council, a motion was made by Mayor Blomquist, seconded by City
Councilmember Wachter, with all members voting in favor, that the City
Administrator be directed to prepare a letter to the Honorable Bill Frenzel,
U.S. Representative for the 3rd District, recommending Bob Childers, Eagan
Fire Chief, for consideration as the recipient of the President's citation for
private sector initiatives recognition.
ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS
Mayor Blomquist stated that due to the scheduling of two (2) Advisory
Planning Commission meetings per month, there is an irregular attendance
pattern by Planning Commission members for the two (2) meetings. She stated
that it is important to the City Council and community to have full
representation of the Advisory Planning Commission at both meetings if two
meetings are to be held on a monthly basis. City Councilmembers concurred and
stated that if Planning Commission members are splitting up which meetings
they attend, the City is essentially operating with two (2) different Planning
Commissions which could lead to some inconsistency with the review and
recommendations to the City Council for land use and zoning applications.
After further discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Blomquist, seconded by
City Councilmember Wachter, with all members voting in favor, that the City
Administrator be directed to send a letter to the Advisory Planning Commission
stressing the importance of full attendance at any and all meetings that are
scheduled by the Advisory Planning Commission to consider public hearings for
rezoning and/or land use applications.
ADJOURNMENTS
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
TLH
J City Clerk
April 30, 1985
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