12/03/1985 - City Council Regular
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
DECEMBER 3, 1985
A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, December
3, 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; City Planner Runkle, Consulting Engineers Bob
Rosene and Mark Hansen, Public Works Director Colbert, and City Attorney
Hauge.
AGENDA
Thomas moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the Agenda as
distributed. All voted yea.
MINUTES
November 19, 1985 - Regular City Council Meeting. Egan moved, Wachter
seconded the motion to approve the minutes with the exception that on page 5,
relating to Town Centre 70 2nd Addition, Preliminary Plat, the motion was that
Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to continue the application for
preliminary plat approval and refer the application to the Advisory Planning
Commission at its regular November 1985 meeting for review and recommendation
to the City Council, to be considered at the December 3, 1985 Council meeting
for final review. All members voted yes.
November 12, 1985 - Joint APC and Council Meeting and November 21, 1985 -
Special Council Meeting. Thomas moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve
the foregoing minutes. All voted in favor.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
City Administrator Tom Hedges reported a recommendation of the Police
Department that the Council authorize the purchase of 7 police vehicles from
the Hennepin County Joint Purchasing Unit to be acquired from budgeted funds
for fiscal year 1986. Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the
recommendation and authorize its implementation. All voted yea.
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE - MARY MARTIN
Mary Martin, the area Metro Council Representative had intended to be
present at the meeting but indicated that she was unable to be present.
Council Minutes
December 3, 1985
ADVISORY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Representatives of the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association were
present to confer the annual MRPA awards on Chairman Roger Martin of the
Advisory Park Commission, and Carolyn Thurston, Vice-Chair. Both Mr. Martin
and Ms. Thurston were present, and congratulations were extended by the City
Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
Upon recommendation of the staff, the following consent agenda items were
presented and recommended for approval.
1. Contractor's Licenses. A schedule of contractor's license
applications was submitted to the City Council and it was recommended that the
applications be approved.
2. City Project #85-24 - Change Order #1. Change Order #1 in the amount
of $1,745.00 for Project #85-24 to People's Electric Contractors was
recommended to be approved.
3. Cooperative Purchase Agreement for City Vehicles. Five automobiles
were approved in the 1986 budget for use as City pool cars by departments
located at the City Hall and it was recommended that the Council authorize the
purchase of five vehicles for the City of Eagan, through the Hennepin County
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement from Viking Chevrolet, in the amount of
$9,958.00 for each vehicle.
4. Deerwood Drive - Project #455 - Feasibility Report. The feasibility
report for the upgrading of Deerwood Drive from Pilot Knob Road to I-35E under
Project #455 was presented and it was recommended that the Council receive the
report and schedule a public hearing for January 21, 1986 at the Eagan
Municipal Center at 7:00 p.m.
5. 1985 Seal Coating - Project #85-17 - Final Payment. The staff
recommended that final payment to Allied Blacktop for Contract #85-17
consisting of the 1985 sealcoating contract, in the sum of $5,642.67, be
approved and the project be accepted for perpetual maintenance.
6. Wells #8 and #9 - Project #457. City Public Works Director Tom
Colbert and City Attorney Paul Hauge, had negotiated with Richard Asp of Royal
Oaks Limited Partnership for the acquisition of a site for Wells #8 and #9
with the payment of $4,000.00 for the permanent easement. The acquisition
would consist of 0.49 acres permanent easement, and 0.25 acres temporary
easement, and it was recommended that the Council approve the acquisition
under Project #457.
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December 3, 1985
7. 1984 Sealcoating - Project #84-6 - Final Payment. The final payment
request for Contract #84-6 consisting of the 1984 seal coating project was
presented, and it was recommended that the Council approve the second and
final payment under the Contract consisting of a $3,211.77 deduct, to be
applied to the final payment for Contract #85-17 and that the Council accept
the project permanently.
8. Royal Oak Circle - Final Plat. The application of Asp Construction
Company, Inc. for final plat approval of Royal Oak Circle 2nd Addition, was
presented and recommended for approval, subject to compliance with all City
requirements. R 85-77
9. Lexington Square 2nd Addition - Final Plat. The application of
Meritor Development Co. for final plat approval of Lexington Square 2nd
Addition was presented to the City Council and staff recommended approval,
subject to compliance with City ordinance requirements.
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10. Blue Gentian Road - Vacation of Public Right-of-Way. A petition was
received for vacation of a portion of Blue Gentian Road, lying west of Trunk
Highway #149, relocated due to 1-494 and it was recommended that the petition
be received, and a vacation hearing be scheduled before the City Council on
January 7, 1986 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Municipal Center.
11. Golden Meadow Road - Final Payment - Contract #85-6. The final
payment request for Contract #85-6 consisting of Golden Meadow Road streets
and utilities had been submitted and it was recommended that the final payment
of $14,084.73 to Ceca Utilities, Inc. be approved, and the project be accepted
perpetually.
Egan moved, Smith seconded the motion to approve the foregoing consent
agenda items and direct the staff to implement the projects. All voted in
favor.
HOUSING POLICY REPORT - PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Bea Blomquist convened the public hearing concerning the proposed
housing project report of the Dakota County Housing and Redevelopment
Authority. Mark Ulfers of the Dakota County HRA was present and Tom Hedges
and Mr. Ulfers discussed the proposal with the City Council. A public hearing
is required before the City Council to consider the report, with the intent to
issue qualified mortgage bonds and mortgage credit certificates to the
greatest extent feasible to assist lower income families in affording home
ownership before assisting higher income families. It appeared that the HRA
is in compliance with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. There
was discussion concerning a past housing bond issue for the City for low and
middle income families, and Mr. Ulfers estimated that 130 to 140 homes would
be expected to be financed under the $10,000,000.00 project. State guidelines
will be adhered to under the proposal. Smith moved, Thomas seconded the
motion to close the hearing, to certify the Dakota County HRA's conformance
with the intent of its policy report. All voted affirmatively.
Council Minutes
December 3, 1985
$10,000,000.00 REVENUE BOND HOMEBUYER PROGRAM
The next public hearing convened by the Mayor concerned the proposed
issuance of $10,000,000.00 in revenue bonds for first-time home buyers. The
City has been given an opportunity, according to Mr. Hedges, through the
Dakota County HRA, to provide mortgage money to first-time home buyers that
are lower than market rate. Both Mr. Ulfers and Mr. Hedges discussed the
project and noted that the money would be available city-wide and not
committed to specific builders. It would be granted on a first-come, first-
serve basis, for qualified borrowers and loans could be assumed by another
first-time home buyer. The maximum purchase price would be $108,240.00
according to IRS guidelines. After discussion, Smith moved, Thomas seconded
the motion to close the hearing and to approve the issuance of $10,000,000.00
in revenue bonds for first-time home buyers. There were no objections and all
voted in favor.
ROYAL OAK CIRCLE PROJECT - $12,580,000.00 BONDS
The public hearing regarding the final resolution for the issuance of
$12,580,000.00 multi-family housing revenue bonds for Royal Oak Circle Project
came next to the Council. An application had been submitted for the bonds and
Mr. Hedges noted that a final resolution does not normally require a public
hearing; however, the applicant has requested an increase in housing revenue
bonds from $11,440,000.00 to the $12,580,000.00 level. Marcia Cohodes of
Miller & Schroeder, was present as well as Richard Asp, the developer. Ms.
Cohodes noted that there has been a revision in the appraisal value and also
an increase in the amount the lender is willing to lend toward the project.
There being no objection, Egan moved, Smith seconded the motion to close the
public hearing and to authorize the final resolution for the issuance of the
bonds as requested. All voted in favor.
ASHBURY ROAD - PROJECT #454
The public hearing regarding street improvements for Ashbury Road street
and utility improvements for Project #454 was convened by the Mayor. Tom
Colbert introduced the project and Mark Hansen of the Bonestroo, Rosene,
Anderlik firm detailed the feasibility report dated October 15, 1985. George
Bohlig of Associated Families was present and questioned whether the level of
the interior pond could be maintained at a higher than proposed level. There
was discussion concerning the level of the ponds and the need to maintain
several- holding ponds at fixed levels and to minimize the size of the storm
sewer outflow pipes. There were also questions about the assessments and it
was noted that Ashbury Road will not be a through-collector street. After
considerable discussion, Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to close the
hearing, to approve the project and to authorize the preparation of detailed
plans and specifications. All voted yes.
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December 3, 1985
O'NEIL POND - PROJECT #443
The next public hearing convened by the Mayor consisted of the trunk storm
sewer outlet under Project #443 on the O'Neil property, north of Yankee Doodle
Road. Mr. Colbert briefly reviewed the proposal and Mark Hansen explained the
report dated October 23, 1985. He discussed the lift station from Pond DP-5
and the assessment area proposed. Stanley Ketchum submitted a letter
objecting to the assessments. There were no other objections from members of
the audience present, and after detailed review, Egan moved, Smith seconded
the motion to close the hearing, to order in the project and authorize the
consulting engineer to prepare the detailed plans and specifications. All
councilmembers voted affirmatively.
WILLIAMS & LaRUE 1st & 2nd ADDITIONS - PROJECT #450
The hearing regarding the sanitary sewer installation for Project #450 in
the Williams & LaRue 1st and 2nd Additions area was convened by the Mayor.
Tom Colbert and Mark Hansen discussed the details of the project and a number
of affected property owners were present. Tom Westbrook stated that if
Segment I benefits his property to the north, that Parcel ID # 030-53 should
also be assessed for benefits. Dale LaRue was present and suggested the
assessments commence in 1988 rather than 1987 and Mr. Colbert indicated that
that would depend upon completion time of the project.
Jim Williams, owner of Lot 2 in the subdivision, was concerned about the
easements running through the rear yard area. Easements will be required from
property owners in the vicinity and it was noted that unless the easements
are acquired, the Council would not authorize the commencement of the project.
After extended discussion, Thomas moved, Wachter seconded the motion to close
the hearing, to order in the project and authorize the preparation of detailed
plans and specifications with the understanding that all easements will be
acquired before the contractor will be allowed to commence construction. All
voted yes.
PONDS LP55 & LP55A - PROJECT #448R - STORM SEWER OUTLET
The public hearing regarding Project #448R consisting of pond outlets from
LP55 and LP55A was convened by Mayor Blomquist. Mark Hansen and Tom Colbert
explained in great detail the three alternate proposals for the project and
noted that meetings had been held with neighboring property owners without
consensus as to utilization of any specific option. They noted that it is a
very difficult project and the affected owners have varying interests
regarding the outlets. A number of the affected neighboring owners were
present including Fred Budde who had concerns about the level of Pond LP55A.
Also, Dick Carroll objected to further assessments, noting that a commitment
had been made by City Engineer Bob Rosene in 1979 that no further storm sewer
assessments would be levied against the property in the immediate vicinity.
Dick Ney also objected to the assessments and stated that there had been a
long history of excessive water in Pond LP55A and suggested revising the
proposed location of the storm sewer line. He was concerned about tearing up
the terrain and tree removal in the immediate area. Mr. and Mrs. Sibley and
Mr. and Mrs. Klingebiel were present and also objected to the assessments
proposed to be levied against their parcels 016-52 and 015-52.
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Councilman Wachter suggested that a tentative layout of the Klingebiel and
Sibley parcels be provided. It was noted that the trees, assessments and the
layout of the storm sewer lines are the important issues, according to
Councilman Egan. After extensive discussion, Egan moved, Wachter seconded the
motion to continue the hearing indefinitely and direct the staff to provide a
tentative layout for parcels 015-52 and 016-52, including several options
connecting Ponds LP55 and LP54 and the potential future connection of Pond
LP55A to the connecting link, with the understanding that the neighboring
owners will be renoticed of the continued hearing. All councilmembers voted
yes.
THOMAS LAKE PLACE - MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS
A request had been made by the developers of Thomas Lake Place, that the
Dakota County HRA be the issuer of the Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds for
the project rather than the City of Eagan. A representative of Dominium
Corporation, together with Marcia Cohodes of Miller & Schroeder were present
and Mr. Hedges briefly explained the nature of the request. It was noted that
the City will acquire its 1/8 of 1% stipend only if the City issues the bonds.
There were concerns by Councilmembers why the change has been requested and no
action was taken.
GROUP W UPDATE
Both Jim Commers of Group W and Ralph Campbell of the Joint Cable
Commission Board were unable to be present at the meeting, and the proposed
Cable TV update for the City Council did not take place.
PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING EXPANSION
The architectural firm of Jack Boarman and Associates was hired during the
early summer of 1985 to prepare a needs analysis for consideration of
expansion to the existing public works building. The Public Works Committee
and employee committee have reviewed proposals and at a special City Council
Workshop on November 21, 1985, three concepts were presented. The general
consensus of the councilmembers was that Scheme C with an estimated budget of
$1,525,000.00 was the most practical solution, with funding from 1985-86
General Government Public Utilities Funds, General Fund Revenue Sharing and a
loan from the Consolidated Improvement Debt Fund, to be repaid over a 5 year
period of time. After review, Wachter moved, Thomas seconded the motion to
approve the budget of $1,525,000.00 for the purpose of expanding the existing
public works garage facility to include sand and salt storage within the
projected cost. All councilmembers voted yes.
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December 3, 1985
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS - ANNUAL REVIEW
Tom Hedges stated that at a special joint meeting of the City Council and
Advisory Planning Commission held on November 12, 1985, action was taken by
the Advisory Planning Commission to approve the annual renewal of 14 active
planned developments. The PUD's that were recommended for approval are as
follows:
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Cedar Cliff
Cinnamon Ridge
Eagan Heights Commercial
Eagan Hills West
Eagan Woods Office Parks
Gopher-Eagan
Laukka-Beck
Lexington South
Mission Hills
Norwest
South Delaware Hills
Splashland Water Parks
Winkler-Jackson
Two PUD's were continued for further discussion including the Blackhawk
Park PUD and the Eagan 40 PUD. There were no objections to the action of the
Planning Commission and upon motion by Egan, seconded Wachter, it was resolved
that the 14 foregoing planned developments be approved for annual renewal
purposes under the ordinance. All voted in favor.
EAGAN 40 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT - PD ORDINANCE REVISION
A request has been made by Dan Dolan, the developer of Eagan 40 Planned
Development for an extension of 2 three-year extensions for that development.
The City Attorney's office reviewed the issue and councilmembers discussed the
proposal for public hearing to be held in the event of the extension of the
planned development agreement. Blomquist moved, Egan seconded the motion to
direct the City Attorney and staff to prepare a proposed Ordinance to be
submitted before the Advisory Planning Commission at its meeting in January of
1986 to consider revisions to the Zoning Ordinance to provide for public
hearing before the APC for an extension of a planned development agreement at
its expiration date. All voted yes.
It was understood that no action had been taken on the extension of the
Eagan 40 Planned Development Agreement request, which will be considered after
the proposed revisions to the Eagan Zoning Ordinance.
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DAKOTA COUNTY PLAT I
Mr. Colbert stated that a correction to the recorded boundary description
for Dakota County Plat I was requested because of an error in the description.
Staff recommended approval and Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to
approve the certification of correction in the plat of Dakota County Plat I
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents.
All voted yes.
TOWN CENTRE 70 2ND ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT
A public hearing was held at the City Council meeting on November 19, 1985
to consider the approval of the preliminary plat application for revised Town
Centre 2nd Addition. The hearing was continued for consideration and review
by the Advisory Planning Commission at its November 26, 1985 meeting and a
public hearing was held at that time, at which time the Commission recommended
approval of the plat, subject to conditions. Charlie Bartholdi was present
and there were no objections to the application. Thomas moved, Smith seconded
the motion to approve the application, subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall submit:
a) A detailed landscape plan.
b) A detailed grading plan with berming.
c) A lighting plan showing lumination areas.
2. The building shall be architecturally treated the same on all sides.
3. A conditional use permit will be required for the proposed signage.
4. The applicant shall be responsible for installing a 6 inch watermain
loop for fire protection. The location and layout shall be approved by City
staff.
5. The applicant shall dedicate a 20 foot utility easement over the
watermain fire loop and hydrant leads.
6. All applicable standard engineering conditions shall apply.
7. The existing easements shall be vacated prior to final plat approval.
8. All parking stalls within the retail area shall be 10 feet by 20 feet.
9. The developer is responsible for the payment of a cash dedication fee
consistent with the City's commercial/industrial policy.
All voted in favor.
SEE PLAT FILE
Council Minutes
December 3, 1985
NORWEST 3RD ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT
The application of Norwest Bank for preliminary plat approval of Norwest
3rd Addition was then brought to the Council and request had been made by the
staff for an indefinite continuance. Upon motion by Thomas, seconded
Wachter, it was resolved that the application be continued indefinitely. All
voted yes.
SEE PLAT FILE
NAEGELE OUTDOOR ADVERTISING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
OSMAN TEMPLE - ADVERTISING SIGN
An application from Naegele Outdoor Advertising Co. for conditional use
permit for advertising sign on the Osman Temple property near Highway #13 and
1-494 came to the Council for consideration. The Advisory Planning Commission
at its meeting on November 26, 1985 recommended approval, subject to certain
conditions. It was noted the sign abuts two highways and that the City
Council should determine whether to allow the advertising sign to exceed the
normal maximum size requirements. The Sign Ordinance was discussed, including
the right of the City Council to make a special determination regarding the
sign and in other respects, it appeared that the sign would comply with the
City ordinance. Dale Runkle described the application and representatives of
both Osman Temple and Naegele Outdoor Advertising Co. were present. It was
noted that the lighting must be shielded from any obstruction to airport
flight patterns. Thomas moved, Smith seconded the motion to approve the
application, subject to the following conditions:
1. All conditions imposed by the City Council shall be complied with.
2. The one-time sign ordinance fee of $2.50 per square foot of
advertising area shall be required.
All members voted in favor.
CEDAR INDUSTRIAL PARK - CONTRACT #85-5 - EXTENDED HOURS
A request had been made by A.R.I. Contracting, Inc. to extend the hours of
operation for the Cedar Industrial Park trunk storm sewer under Contract #85-5
from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to allow work 24 hours per day. The purpose was
to attempt to complete as much work before inclement weather as possible.
Mrs. Adelmann, a residential owner of an affected parcel, was present and
requested that the work be done as much as possible during day time hours.
Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the request with the
understanding that in the event that there are valid objections, then the
Council may revoke the consent at a later time, and further, it is understood
that the construction equipment will avoid the area of the single family
residence during nighttime hours. All voted in favor.
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YORRTON DEVELOPMENT - PRELIMINARY PLAT
The application for approval of the Yorkton Development preliminary plat
was submitted and the Advisory Planning Commission, at its meeting on November
26, 1985, recommended approval with certain conditions. Dale Runkle explained
the application in some detail and noted that there would be two industrial
lots with the balance of the property, consisting of approximately 39 acres,
to remain with one Outlot. A general scheme for future development was
proposed and Mike Greaser appeared for the applicant. There were no
objections and Wachter moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the
application, subject to the following conditions:
1. This development shall provide for 63.9 acre feet of storage for pond
GP-7 and the necessary easements for it.
2. Access to Highway #149 must be approved by MnDOT and if approved, this
development shall construct a right turn lane off of Highway #149 into this
development.
3. This development shall dedicate adequate rights-of-way for Becker Road
and Delaware Trail as referenced in the engineering report.
4. This development shall dedicate a 20 foot permanent utility easement
for trunk storm sewer west of the existing sanitary sewer easement over
proposed lot 15 along with a 10 foot utility easement across the northeasterly
lot line of proposed Lot 15.
5. This development shall dedicate a 30 foot temporary construction
easement westerly of the permanent utility easement for the storm sewer.
6. This development shall be responsible for prepaying or entering into a
waiver for trunk area storm sewer, lateral benefit from trunk watermain and
trunk sanitary sewer assessments at the rates in effect at the time of final
platting.
7. All costs associated with this development shall be the sole
responsibility of this development.
8. All applicable standard engineering conditions shall apply.
9. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted. A landscape bond shall
be required and not released until one year after the landscaping has been
completed.
10. 10 x 18 foot parking stalls shall be provided.
11. A 30 foot permanent storm sewer easement shall be provided to allow
access to the storm sewer system for the property adjacent to and north of the
plat, along with an 80 foot temporary construction easement which will expire
upon completion of such construction.
12. A 36 foot wide access drive to the plat shall be provided.
13. The developer is responsible for the payment of a cash dedication fee
consistent with the City's commercial/industrial policy.
All councilmembers voted affirmatitOly.
SEE PLAT FILE
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December 3, 1985
YORKTON I & YORKTON II - IR FINANCING
The final resolutions for the proposed industrial revenue bond issues for
Yorkton I and Yorkton II were submitted and the applicant requested approval.
Mike Gresser appeared for the applicant and Tom Hedges indicated that the City
has not received a letter from bond counsel satisfying the City staff's
concerns that the bonds could become taxable due to the procedural variance
required for the application. In addition, the final documents for the bond
project had not been received for review by the City Administrator or City
Attorney. After discussion, Egan moved, Thomas seconded the motion to
approve the final resolutions for the two bond issues, each in the sum of
$600,000.00, subject however, to submission and approval by the City staff of
the bond counsel letter described above, and approval of the final transcript
for the bond issues. All voted yes.
EAGANDALE INDUSTRIAL PARK 3RD ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT
The application for preliminary plat approval of Eagandale Industrial Park
3rd Addition consisting of a replat of Eagandale Industrial Park Lots 2, 3,
and 4, Block 2, came to the Council. The APC recommended approval at its
November 26, 1985 meeting, subject to certain conditions. The plat would
combine four existing lots and three new lots, north of Corporate Center Drive
and west of Trapp Road, according to Dale Runkle. There was considerable
discussion concerning the cul-de-sac proposed to be converted to a private
cross easement built to City standards. Gerald Sunde of Sunde Engineering was
present and recommended that the cul-de-sac remain a public street. After
review, Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the preliminary
plat application for Eagandale Industrial Park 3rd Addition, subject to the
following conditions:
1. The proposed public cul-de-sac shall be eliminated and a private
street be provided for access to the lots.
2. The owner and developer will be responsible for any damage to any
retaining wall and grading damages as a result of necessary maintenance of
the City's storm and sanitary sewer lines within the sanitary and storm sewer
easement along the southwesterly boundary of the property.
3. The watermain that the developer proposes to construct shall be built
in accordance with City specifications and properly verified that the
contractor adhered to City standards.
4. This development will be responsible for obtaining the necessary MWCC
connection permits.
5. The cul-de-sac, Trapp Court, shall be constructed in accordance with
City standards for a tear drop design and 9 ton standards.
6. This development shall dedicate a 20 foot utility and drainage
eas'e::nt adjacent to all publicly dedicated right-of-way.
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7. This development shall dedicate the appropriate right-of-way necessary
for the cul-de-sac to conform to City standards.
8. The plat shall be subject to all applicable ordinances.
9. The developer is responsible for the payment of a cash dedication fee
consistent with the City's commercial/industrial policy.
All members voted yes. SEE- PLAT FILE
CONSTRUCTION FUND TRANSFERS
The Director of Finance, E. J. VanOverbeke, recommended the transfer of
funds for the Municipal Center expansion project as detailed in the packet.
Thomas moved, Smith seconded the motion to approve the transfer of $5,506.23
to the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund. All voted yes.
Thomas moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the transfer of the
1983 Equipment Certificate Fund #35 with cash balance of $11,119.44 and 1984
Equipment Certificate Fund #36 in the amount of $152.10 to the Debt Service
Fund for the 1983 Equipment Certificates to reduce subsequent debt service
levies. All voted yea.
MUNICIPAL GARAGE EXPANSION FUND
It was recommended by the City Administrator that the sum of $228,000.00
be transferred to the Municipal Garage Expansion Fund from the General Fund
Public Utilities Fund. All voted yes.
ABC TRENDCO, INC. - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
ABC Trendco, Inc./Wintz Trucking submitted an application for conditional
use permit to allow on-site storage of vehicles for a trucking company located
east of Lexington Avenue in the Eagandale Industrial Office Park on the site
formerly occupied by Interstate Trucking. It was noted that the building has
been vacant for several years and that the applicant intends to construct a
fence around the site. Representatives of the applicant were present and
there were no objections. The APC recommended approval subject to certain
conditions. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the
application, subject to the following conditions, with the understanding that
the Council may review the parking at a later time:
1. A landscaping plan shall be submitted for staff review. A landscape
bond shall be required and not released until one year after completion of all
landscaping.
2. There shall be complete fencing around the entire site.
3. Any building expansion shall be reviewed by City staff.
4. All applicable ordinances shall be adhered to.
5. All vehicles parked on the facility shall be currently licensed.
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6. No more than 200 vehicles shall be parked on the site at any one time.
All voted yea.
AREA VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE - BUSINESS START-UP GRANT
The City Administrator reviewed at the last City Council meeting a new
State Grant Program developed by the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating
Board to help new businesses. Wayne Davis, a supervisor at Dakota County AVTI
has requested the City's assistance in preparing the grant application. John
Hohenstein, Assistant City Administrator, has prepared the application and a
Resolution was prepared for consideration by the City Council, stating that
the City Council agrees to cooperate with the Dakota County AVTI in the
formation of a Board of Directors for purposes of making proposals for
funding for the Eagan-Dakota County AVTI Business Development Center. Smith
moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the Resolution and authorize its
adoption. All voted yes.
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COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL - BATTERED WOMEN'S HOME - CITY CHARGES
A request was made by Frank Brennan, representing the CAC, to alter the
amounts assessed for park dedication and road unit charges from that of
commercial rate to residential rate for the Robert B. Lewis battered women's
home property near Nicols Road. Also, there was a request for the trunk area
water to be assessed at the residential rate. Councilmembers reviewed the
differentials in the amount of revenue that would be generated and noted that
the project is intended for residential use. Thomas moved, Smith seconded the
motion to approve the request for change in rates submitted by the CAC for the
battered women's shelter for construction on Lot 1, Block 1, Cedar Ridge 1st
Addition, but in the event that there is a change in use of the property to
any other purpose, than the difference in the charges actually levied in 1985
and those charges in effect for the future use for comparable charges,
including assessments, park dedication rates, etc. will be paid to conform
with that future use. All voted yes.
YANKEE DOODLE ROAD - FEASIBILITY REPORT - PROJECT #461
CONSULTING SERVICES
As part of the Dakota County's Five-Year Capital Improvement Program, the
County plans to upgrade a portion of Yankee Doodle Road from I-35E to
Lexington Avenue during 1986. In accordance with the cost-participation
policy, the City will be responsible for paying a portion of the project
costs. The consulting engineering firm of Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch, Inc. has
performed the preliminary and detailed surveying necessary for the final
design and cost estimates and it was recommended by the County and the City
staff that the same firm be authorized to prepare the feasibility report
necessary for the public hearing for Eagan Project #461. ' Mr. Colbert
recommended approval. Wachter moved, Smith seconded the motion to approve the
firm of Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch, Inc. to complete the feasibility report for
P-, --t #461. All voted yes.
Council Minutes
December 3, 1985
APPLE VALLEY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL
Tom Hedges stated that the maintenance personnel for Apple Valley are
threatening to strike, and a request had been made for technical assistance
from the City of Eagan in the event of an emergency. The staff was directed
to review the request in more detail and to report to the City Council.
SNOW REMOVAL UPDATE
Tom Colbert explained to the City Council the progress regarding snow
removal during the 21+ inch snow storm from Thanksgiving Day through the
following Sunday. He noted that there had been some equipment damage,
including a front-end loader and requested authorization for the rental of a
front-end loader.
POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY AGREEMENT
Tom Colbert discussed the final meeting that he and Paul Hauge had with
the Pollution Control Agency officials regarding the draft Stipulation
concerning the alleged violations for the acquisition of sanitary sewer
permits by the City. It was being proposed that the sum of $5,000.00 be paid
to the PCA and also that the City instigate an environmentally beneficial
project such as purchase of air noise metering equipment, the installation of
a water quality management study, or an infiltration T.V. system in the
sanitary sewer lines. The Council directed the staff to submit the proposed
surface water quality management study project to the PCA for approval with
the Agreement, and further, that the sums paid by the City for, alleged
violations be recovered from developers that have violated the requirement for
the acquisition for permits.
CHECKLIST
Thomas moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the following checklist
dated 12-3-85 in the amount of $523,231.68. All voted in favor.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 12:30 a.m.
PHH
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