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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
OCTOBER 1, 1985
A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, October
1, 1985 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Mayor
Blomquist and Councilmembers Smith, Wachter, Egan and Thomas. Also present
were City Administrator Hedges, Consulting Engineer Rosene, City Planner
Runkle, Public Works Director Colbert, and City Attorney Hauge.
AGENDA
Egan moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the Agenda as presented.
All voted yes.
MINUTES
September 17, 1985 - Regular Meeting. Thomas moved, Wachter seconded the
motion to approve the minutes with the exception on page 9 to read, Tax
increment financing regarding the Mayor's discussion about the concept of tax
increment financing in the Wescott Hills 4th Addition relating to the
application of John Houston and Darrel Gonyea for consideration of an interest
rate reduction program; further, on page 4, under Special Assessment
Committee Recommendations, No. 3, Cedar Industrial Park, the Assessment
Committee at its meeting on August 1, 1985 recommended the assessment for Lot
z, Block 2, Cedar Industrial Park be determined on a full frontage. All voted
in favor.
Special Meetings. Thomas moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the
minutes of the special meetings of September 10, 1985 and September 24, 1985.
All voted yea.
COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT
HRA MEETING
Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to adjourn the City Council
meeting and reconvene as the Eagan Housing and Redevelopment Authority. All
voted in favor.
Egan moved, Smith seconded the motion to approve the Minutes of September
17, 1985 meeting of the HRA. All councilmembers voted yes.
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RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL
Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to adjourn the HRA and reconvene
as the City Council. All voted in favor.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Chief Jay Berthe was present. Members of the City Council
discussed the proposed monitoring system for the City that had been considered
by the Council during the budget sessions. Wachter moved to authorize the
staff to commence the first phase of the adoption of the new monitoring system
and to increase the mill levy to provide for the implementation. There was
considerable discussion concerning the mill rate increase necessary to finance
the entire monitoring system and Wachter withdrew the motion and the Mayor
indicated that discussion will be held later in the meeting regarding the
issue.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1. Diffley Road at Northview Elementary School - Speed Limit Petition. A
Petition was received from residents in the neighborhood of Diffley Road at
Northview Elementary School requesting a speed limit reduction. Mr. Colbert
noted that recent contact with the County Traffic Engineer's office revealed
their reluctance to recommend favorable action on the request to the County
Board covering the County Road for a number of reasons. Mayor Blomquist
--;r-ressed her c-ncern about the traffic turning in and out of the school
_operty. After discussic.., Blomquist moved, Egan seconded the motion to
receive the Petition and forward the Resolution to the Dakota County Highway
Department requesting implementation of the Petitioners' request, noting that
a strip shopping center will be constructed across from the Diffley Road
school site. All members voted in favor.
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2. Tiffany Point - Variance Request. A request was made from owners in
Tiffany Point and Tiffany Circle North requesting a variance from City
Ordinance No. 10.32 concerning Obstruction to Public Property to allow the
location of basketball standards within the road right-of-way. Mr. Colbert
explained that there have been eight examples where cul-de-sac locations with
basketball standards have been found and noted that the reasons for the
ordinance provision is for snow removal purposes, the hazards that they may
create and the insurance and liability problems that may be caused.
Jan Somsen and Steve Vogel were present and requested the variance from
the Council. Wachter moved, Smith seconded the motion to deny the request
based upon the letter received from the City's insurance agent of record,
Bruce Medvec, noting that an attractive nuisance can be created and certain
liability problems may be apparent, and further that the City cannot allow
City streets to become quasi private. All voted in favor. Blomquist moved,
Wachter seconded the motion to request that the Park Committee review parks
throughout the City for potential additional facilities including basketball
standards to avoid the need for such obstructions within street rights-of-way.
All voted in yea.
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3. MWCC - Building Permit Fee Deferment. A request had been made by the
Metropolitan Waste Control Commission that certain fees due and payable at the
time of the building permit issuance for the maintenance and computer center
dispatch building on the north side of the future intersection of Kennebec
Drive and Blackhawk Road be deferred. Also, the request had been made that
the fees be calculated on the basis of the proposed 5.5 acre development, not
on the entire legally described Tract C of about 33 acres. It was noted that
present City policy has been to calculate fees based upon the area of the
legally-described parcel or to require replatting of the property to divide
the parcel for fee-setting purposes. A representative of the MWCC was
present. Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the deferment of
the park fee, road user fee and water treatment plant surcharge fee from the
building permit issuance to the time of issuance of the Certificate of
Occupancy. All voted yea. Then Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to
deny the variance to the fee calculation policy restricting the area to the
5.5 acres of proposed development. All voted yea.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following consent agenda items were presented to the Council for
consideration and it was recommended by the staff that they be approved:
1. Contractor Licenses. A schedule of contractor's license applications
was submitted to the City Council in the packet and it was recommended they be
approved.
2. Metropolitan Airports Commission - Mutual Ai,:1. t reement. A Mutual Aid
Agreement between the City's Police and Fire Departmer ,-and the Xv ropolitar:
Airports Commission providing for automatic assistance in the event of an air
disaster, was brought to the Council and recommended that the Council approve
the Agreement.
3. November 5, 1985 - Municipal Election Judges. It was recommended
that the schedule of election judges attached to the packet be approved by the
Council.
4. Whispering Woods 2nd Addition - Grading Permit. An application from
Hilla Construction Company for grading permit for the Whispering Woods 2nd
Addition was recommended by the Council to be approved, subject to compliance
with City ordinance.
5. Cliff Road - East of Trunk Highway #3 - Feasibility Report - Project
#463. The Dakota County Board has proposed as part of its five-year capital
improvement program to upgrade Cliff Road from Trunk Highway #3 to County Road
X71 in Inver Grove Heights. It was recommended that the Council authorize the
preparation of the feasibility report for Project #463 consisting of Cliff
Road improvements.
6. Airport Noise Committee Appointment. The Airport Noise Committee has
recommended that Carolyn Braun of 3732 Pilot Knob Road, be appointed as a
member of the Eagan Airport Noise Committee.
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7. Rahn Park and Ridgecliff Park - Project #85-24. Bids were opened on
September 30, 1985 for the paving of parking lots for both Rahn and Ridgecliff
Parks and it was recommended that the Council approve the bid from the low
bidder of Valley Paving and award the contract in the sum of $84,418.75.
8. June 4, 1985 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. It was recommended
that the Council approve an amendment to the June 4, 1985 City Council minutes
on page 5 removing rezoning and inserting preliminary plat approval in
relation to the application for preliminary plat approval of Blackhawk Plaza
considered by the City Council on that date.
9. Amusement Device License. It was recommended that an application from
Theisen Vending for two amusement device machines at Al Bakers located on 3434
Washington Drive be approved.
10. MWCC - Right-of-Entry Agreement. The City under Contract #85-5 has
requested a utility easement from the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission in
the Cedar Industrial Park area, and a response from the MWCC indicates that
right-of-entry will be given subject to certain conditions. It was
recommended that the Council approve the right-of-entry agreement and execute
the necessary documents.
11. Wyndham Corporate Center - Sanitary Sewer - Project #464. A petition
has been received for sanitary sewer improvements in Wyndham Corporate Center
on Pilot Knob Road and it was recommended to the Council that it receive the
Petition and authorize the preparation of a feasibility report for Project
#464.
12. Lexington Square 2nd Addition - Grading Permit. The application for
grading permit from Northland Mortgage for Lexington Square 2nd Addition was
submitted and it was recommended it be approved subject to compliance with the
necessary ordinance requirements.
13. Oakwood Addition - Grading Permit. An application from Vince Kennedy
for approval of a grading permit covering the area preliminarily approved for
platting purposes in Oakwood Addition was reviewed and it was recommended that
it be approved.
Upon motion by Thomas, seconded Wachter it was resolved that the consent
agenda items presented by the staff to the Council be approved in all respects
and implementation be authorized. All voted yes.
PEACEFUL HEIGHTS - PROJECT #420 - FINAL ASSESSMENT HEARING
The public hearing regarding final assessments for Project #420 concerning
Peaceful Heights streets and utilities was convened by Mayor Bea Blomquist.
Tom Colbert explained the proposed assessment roll and there were no
objections. Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to close the hearing and
to authorize the certification to the County for collection of the unpaid
assessments to be spread over ten years at 10% per annum interest. All
members voted in favor.
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LEXINGTON AVENUE - PROJECT #330 - FINAL ASSESSMENT HEARING
The next assessment hearing convened by the Mayor concerned Project #330
regarding streets and storm sewer improvements in the Lexington Avenue area.
There were no appearances except for Jim Curry who had questions concerning
the assessments. After review by Mr. Colbert, Wachter moved, Egan seconded
the motion to close the hearing and to authorize the certification of the
assessment roll to the County for collection, spread over ten years at 11% per
annum interest. All voted yes.
DIFFLEY ROAD - PROJECT #306 - FINAL ASSESSMENT HEARING
Mayor Blomquist then convened the public hearing regarding assessments for
street and storm sewer purposes on Diffley Road under Project #306. The
project provides for the upgrading of Diffley Road from Blackhawk Road to
approximately 308 feet east of Nicols Road. It was noted that an error had
been made in the notification process and the staff recommended the Council
continue the public hearing until October 15, 1985 to complete the notice
requirements. Thomas moved, Wachter seconded the motion to accept the
recommendation to continue the hearing until October 15, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. at
the Eagan Municipal Center. All voted yes.
EAGANDALE COURT AREA - PROJECT #456 - PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Blomquist convened the public hearing regarding Project #456
concerning street and utility improvemen~s in the general area of Eagandale
Court. Mr. Colbert and Bob Rosene, Cut,,,. lain; Engineer, revi6,aed.':ie report
and there were no objections, although a representative from Opus Corporation
was present. Egan moved, Thomas seconded the motion to close the public
hearing and approve Project #456 and authorize the preparation of detailed
plans and specifications. All members voted affirmatively.
BRITTANY 9TH ADDITION - PROJECT #459 - PUBLIC HEARING
The next hearing convened by the Mayor covered Project #459 concerning
street and utility improvements in Brittany 9th Addition. The report was
detailed by both Mr. Colbert and Mr. Rosene and Carl Tollefson appeared for
the developer. It was recommended by the staff that an agreement be entered
into between the developer and the owner of the Diamond T Ranch to the east
regarding a permanent easement for temporary construction or temporary turn-
around purposes. Mike Thomas appeared for the Diamond T Ranch and there was
discussion concerning the additional 10 feet in depth necessary for sanitary
sewer service, all within the Diamond T Ranch's 40 acre parcel. Mr. Tollefson
requested permission from the Council to locate the temporary cul-de-sac
within the easterly two lots of the 9th Addition and then to authorize
additional setbacks for the residential homes to be located on the lots. The
owners of Diamond T Ranch indicated they preferred no cul-de-sac or land to be
used for that purpose, noting the need for a trail along the west line of the
ranch property.
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Another alternate discussed by the staff was that the developer not be
allowed to develop the easterly two lots and place the entire cul-de-sac
within those parcels that would eventually be removed if the street was to be
extended easterly. Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to recommend that
the extra depth to 30 feet for the sanitary sever be approved and that the
public hearing be continued until the first meeting in November for
reconsideration by the Council. All councilmembers voted in favor except
Councilman Thomas who abstained.
24-HOUR EMERGENCY CARE FACILITY
The Economic Development Master Plan adopted as part of the Star City
presentation in 1984 contains as one of its main objectives a 24 hour
emergency care facility within the City. The Economic Development Commission
recognizes the need to begin working toward the objective. In cooperation
with the Eagan Chamber of Commerce, a subcommittee was appointed and chaired
by Dick Stevenson. A position paper was submitted by the Committee
recommending the center, including ambulance service as an integral part of
the operation and expansion for peripheral medical office development with
senior and disadvantage housing alternatives eventually included. City
Administrator Tom Hedges described the proposal and Thomas moves, Wachter
seconded the motion to approve the position paper as presented, without
modification. All councilmembers voted yes.
PROPERTY TAX CERTIFICATION FOR 1986
A Resolution for certification of property taxes payable in 1986 prepared
by the Director of Finance/City Clerk was presentee for submission to Dakota
County. Mr. Hedges detailed the proposed mill rate structure and Wachter
expressed concerns about communication equipment for police and fire
department. Wachter moves to recommend the Council implement the first phase
of the communications equipment project. There was no second and the other
councilmembers recommended further study, noting that it is very late for
consideration under the 1986 mill levy. Thomas moved, Smith seconded the
motion to approve the Resolution for certification of property taxes payable
in 1986 as presented. All members voted yes, except Wachter who abstained.
FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAM - DAKOTA COUNTY BRA
The Dakota County BRA has proposed an application for $10,000,000.00
bonding authorization for first-time home buyer program for the City of Eagan.
The program would be sufficient to fund mortgages for about 130 homes,
assuming an average purchase price of $75,000.00 and is similar to two other
programs adopted by the City Council to provide lower interest rates for
first-time home owners in recent years. Mark Ulfers of the BRA and Paul
Eckholm of Miller b Schroeder were present and there were questions about
specific commitment of funds to specific developers. Councilmembers noted
they preferred to spread the funds to various areas of the City and developers
including types of residential uses. Thomas moved, Smith seconded the motion
to approve the resolution setting the public hearing for December 3, 1985 at
7:00 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. All members voted an favor.
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SUNSET 10TH ADDITION - REZONING & PRELIMINARY PLAT
An application was received from Randy Barrows for rezoning and
preliminary plat approval of Sunset 10th Addition consisting of four single
family lots to be rezoned R-1 and one church lot to be rezoned Public Facility
on 10 acres--of land, southwesterly of Diffley and Dodd Roads. The Advisory
Planning Commission at its meeting on September 24, 1985 recommended approval
subject to conditions. Dale Runkle detailed the application and noted that
one of the principal issues had to do with the access to Diffley Road. He
noted the Planning Commission recommended approval of the access being
proposed, including lighting at the intersection. Also, access to the east
was discussed and in addition, the proposal including developing one
additional R-1 lot to provide for a total of 5 single family lots. There was
discussion concerning the configuration of the lots and the east-west street
which could be extended to the cul-de-sac if necessary. Randy Barrows and Jim
Curry were present for the applicant. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion
to approve the application for rezoning to R-1 and to Public Facilities. All
voted in favor.
Egan then moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the application for
preliminary plat, subject to the following:
1. The church lot shall meet all applicable public facilities ordinances
requirements.
2. All standard plat conditions shall be imposed.
3. Lot 2 shall be gr.-;ea t.; provide no greats than a 10% slope on the
driveway. Adequate cover shall be placed over the sanitary sewer line
extensions.
4. The watermain shall be looped from Augusta-Lane to Stirrup Street.
5. A turn-around shall be constructed to City standards for Stirrup St.
6. A 60 foot half right-of-way shall be dedicated for Co. Road 30, a 30
foot half right-of-way shall be dedicated for the cul-de-sac street and a 6-
foot radius shall be dedicated for the turn-around.
7. A 30 foot utility easement shall be dedicated where the sanitary sewer
line and watermain run parallel. A 20 foot utility easement shall be
dedicateq." where, only watermain runs, and a 20 foot utility easement shall-be
dedicated for a storm sewer line draining the cul-de-sac to the pond.
8. This development shall be responsible for its trunk area storm sewer
assessments at the rate in effect at the time of final platting.
9. All costs associated with public improvements within this development
shall be the sole responsibility of this development.
10. All standard engineering conditions which apply shall be adhered to.
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11. The Dakota County Plat Commission recommendation concerning lighting
at the intersection with Diffley Road shall be provided.
All members voted in favor.
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AMOCO STATION - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PYLON SIGN
The application of Robert Schlangen for conditional use permit to allow
pylon sign located southeast of the intersection of Slaters Road and Cliff
Road was brought to the Council. Dale Runkle explained the proposal and the
reason for the request for variance, which the applicant indicates, without
the variance, would cause confusion from the southbound lanes on Cedar Avenue
with the semaphore lights. The Advisory Planning Commission recommended
approval of the application, subject to the sign being no higher than 27 feet
from the Cliff Road level. Jim Phillipi of Northstar Engineering was present
on behalf of the applicant, as was Mr. Schlangen, and noted their concern
about the other obstructions including utility and power poles which could
affect traffic view on the southbound lanes. After discussion, Smith moved,
Thomas seconded the motion to approve the application to provide for the
height of the sign being 34 feet from the Cliff Road level and the followi:1.6
conditions:
1. That the price sign will include 30 square feet, with the oval sign 60
square feet, for a total of 190 square feet.
2. The pylon sign shall not be located within 300 feet of any other pylon
sign measured on the same side of the street.
3. The pylon sign shall not project more than 34 feet above the cent,
line of Cliff Road. I
4. The pylon sign shall not exceed 90 square feet of signage per side.
5. The pylon sign shall not be located nearer than 10 feet from any
property or dividing line.
6. The sign shall be in conformance with all other applicable ordinances.
All councilmembers voted affirmatively, except Wachter and Blomquist who
voted no.
FRED B. WILSON - WAIVER OF PLAT - BLACKHAWK ROAD
The application of Mr. and Mrs. Fred B. Wilson for waiver of plat for lot
split of 4.4 acres located east of Trunk Highway #13 and south of the
intersection of Blue Cross and Blackhawk Roads, was then brought before the
Council for consideration. Dale Runkle reviewed the application and noted
there were no objections. The proposal was to split the lot into two
portions, including a 2 acre portion with the existing residential home, and
parcel B containing 2.4 acres which would remain vacant at the present time.
It was noted the State of Minnesota has not monumented the area and as a
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result, the platting will take a considerable amount of time to complete.
Brad Swenson and Mrs. Wilson were present and Mr. Swenson noted the State and
County disagree with the boundary corners, with a maximum of 10 foot
discrepancy. Thomas moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the
application, subject to compliance with other City ordinance requirements.
Mr. Colbert reviewed his memorandum of September 27, 1985 noting the
discrepancy in the location of the lateral sanitary sewer on the south of the
property, and the need for the resolution of the assessments. Mr. Swenson
indicated the reason for the split is the inability to sell the entire parcel
as one piece. After extended discussion, Councilman Egan withdrew his second
to the motion. Smith then moved, Wachter seconded the motion to deny the
application because of precedent, potential assessment dispute and the
easement for sanitary sewer purposes has not been resolved. All voted in
favor except Blomquist who voted no. There was discussion concerning a
resolution of the issue and a potential for a motion to reconsider at the next
meeting.
NORWEST 2ND ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT
An application was submitted for preliminary plat approval of Norwest 2nd
Addition consisting of 3.8 acres and containing 2 commercial lots located
north of the existing Norwest Bank facility at the northeast intersection of
Pilot Knob and Lexington Avenues. Dale Runkle detailed the application for
the Council and noted that the Advisory Planning Commission recommended
approval, subject to certain conditions with one platted lot and one outlot.
A representative of Norwest Properties was present as was Lee Tollefson, the
arczJi._.rct for the proposed medical facility on the site. Mr. Tollefson
indi^-. ed that an immediate eons,Lruction start is requested and an early
foundation permit application will be submitted. He noted that the proposal
is for a family care clinic with possible extended hours. The Mayor was
concerned about the potential for the use of an ambulance out of the facility
and whether the 24-hour care facility could be implemented at the location.
The name Parkview may not be appropriate, according to Councilman Smith
because of the confusion with other Parkview names within the City. Smith
moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the application, subject to the
following conditions:
1. All of the standard plat conditions shall be applicable to this
development.
2. The building shall be constructed of brick and all four sides shall be
treated with the same architectural design and architectural design will be
consistent with Norwest Bank.
3. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted and berms shall be
included, screening the parking areas from public roadways. A landscape bond
shall be required and not released until one year after the landscaping has
been completed.
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4. Only one lot will be approved, which is the site of the proposed
Parkview Family Care Clinic and the other lot shall be platted as an outlot.
5. All easements shall be dedicated to the City for utilities if ana when
the road alignment is shifted further to the east.
6. Storm sewer shall be installed to pick up the water from the south
curb of Norwest Court prior to runoff reaching Pilot Knob Road.
- - 7. No. individual access shall be allowed on Pilot Knob Road.
8. A 55 foot half right-of-way shall be dedicated for Pilot Knob Road. A
50 foot full right-of-way for Norwest Court.
9. A 20 foot easement shall be dedicated over the watermain extension.
10. This development shall be responsible for its related trunk area
water, trunk area sewer, trunk area storm sewer upgrading and lateral benefit
from trunk watermain assessments that is its responsibility.
11. All costs associated with this development shall be the sole
responsibility of this development.
All councilmembers voted affirmatively.
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LUNDGREN BROTHERS - SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT
An application from Lundgren Brothers fc: -tirectional sign at Yankee
Doodle Road and Federal Drive for the propose,., Liack'':awk ;;!,on residential.
project, south of Yankee Doodle Road was submitted for consideration. Dale
Runkle briefly explained the application noting the proposal was for a two-
directional sign located at the intersection of Yankee Doodle Road and Federal
Drive. There were no objections and Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to
approve the application, subject to conformance with all applicable sign
ordinance requirements. All voted yes.
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT REQUIREMENTS
The City Administrator presented to the City Council the results of a
study done by Holly Duffy, the Administrative Assistant, concerning compliance
with the Federal requirements to abolish the practice of awarding compensatory
time off as a method of compensating all employees for overtime. It was noted
that the wording in the City's Personnel Policy and various collective
bargaining contracts will necessarily be changed as required by law to
substitute time and one-half cash payment for overtime instead of compensatory
time. There is a proposal in Congress to act on exemptions for police and
fire employees and it would be necessary to change the procedures to conform
with such revisions. Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the
Resolution covering compliance with the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act
requirements. All voted in favor.
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October 1, 1985 LICENSE AND FEE SCHEDULE REVISIONS
The City Council has been reviewing proposed changes for the City fee
schedules and the Administrative Assistants have been reviewing certain
questions that have arisen among councilmembers. There was discussion
concerning 7 to 11 Child Day Care permit fees and a response from the City
Attorney's office was submitted and reviewed. In addition, there was
discussion concerning license fees for solicitors. Dick Steria, owner of
Richards Restaurant on Highway #3 appeared and objected to the substantial
increase in the fee for on-sale liquor license. He recommended no increase
because of the depressed restaurant business and it was noted the staff has
conducted an exterior survey and in addition relied on the MMC study regarding
fees, noting the City's liquor license fees generally were well below average.
Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the revision on the on-sale
liquor license fee from $3,000.00 to $3,500.00. All voted yes except Wachter
who voted no. Wachter then moved to approve the proposed fee schedule
including $200.00 for wine license and $100.00 for Sunday license, noting that
the liquor and wine license revisions would require amendments to the
ordinance, and further that the staff provide for a revision to the liquor and
wine license ordinance provisions. All voted in favor.
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EXPENDITURE APPROVAL
Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to authorize an $80.00 payment for
the Federal Tax Law meeting in Washington D. C. attended by Mayor Bea
Blomquist. All members voted yes.
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT
There was discussion concerning the cost involved in implementing the
mandatory revisions and there were several alternates suggested. It was
recommended that alternates 1 and 2 be implemented with the City Administrator
to review the amounts for the City Council. Egan moved, Smith seconded the
motion to approve alternates 1 and 2. All members voted in favor.
EROSION CONTROL MANUAL OPTION
During 1984, the staff prepared a Comprehensive Erosion Control Manual for
the City and the manual has now been distributed to various agencies for
comments. Letters from affected agencies were submitted and staff recommended
approval of the Manual. Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve
the Erosion Control Manual and to authorize a revision to current City Code as
required. All councilmembers voted yes.
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GOLD TRAIL - NO PARKING SIGN REQUEST
A request from Leslie Moss for the installation of restrictive parking
signs along the south and west sides of Gold Trail in front of existing duplex
and multiple dwelling homes, across from Woodhaven Park, came to the Council.
After discussion, Egan moved, Smith seconded the motion to acknowledge the
request and to authorize the implementation as proposed. All voted in favor.
BEAR PATH TRAIL & SUN CLIFF DRIVE - SPEED STUDY
A petition was received requesting the installation of a three-way stop
sign at Bear Path Trail and Sun Cliff Drive at the August 6, 1985 Council
meeting. Staff recommended denial of the three-way stop sign and Egan moved,
Thomas seconded the motion to accept the staff recommendation. All voted
affirmataively.
RAHN PARK PAVING
Blomquist moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the paving in Rahn
Park with the understanding that it be completed in the Fall of 1985 and in
the event that the contractor is unable to do so, that the project be rebid in
the Spring of 1986. All voted yes.
POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY - PROPOSED VIOLATION
The Poll~,''n Control Agency has submitted to the City Council a proposed
Stipulation A`;Laement concerning allege: violations of the sanitary sewer
permit requirements under the PCA regulations. Tom Colbert and Paul Hauge
discussed the proposed Agreement with the Council and Council directed the
staff to reply to the Pollution Control Agency objecting to the proposed
alleged violations.
CHECKLIST
Wachter moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the following
checklist dated October 1, 1985 in the amount of $246,393.31. All voted yea.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 11:35 p.m.
All voted in favor.
PHH
Cit Clerk
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