11/21/1989 - City Council Regular
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
NOVEMBER 21,1989
A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday,
November 21, 1989, at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Mayor
Ellison and Councilmembers Wachter, Egan, Gustafson and McCrea. Also
present were City Administrator Tom Hedges, Community Development
Director Dale Runkle, Public Works Director Tom Colbert, and City
Attorney James Sheldon.
AGENDA
City Administrator Tom Hedges informed the Council that the
following items should be continued: Consent Agenda Items - F (Final
Plat, Stratford Oaks) and I (Amendment to Development Contract, Hills
of Stonebridge II); and Public Hearings - B (Project 443, Final
Assessment Hearing - O'Neil - Trunk Storm Sewer). He also stated that
after the presentation to Unisys, there would be a special
recognition for a recent winner of the Cash for Trash Program.
Wachter moved, Gustafson seconded, the motion to approve the
agenda as amended. All voted in favor.
MINUTES
November 9, 1989.
Councilmember Egan requested a change on page 2, paragraph 1, the
third sentence should read "Councilmember Egan asked if the drug
problems were as serious as Police Chief Geagan thought." He also
requested an addition on page 21, paragraph 1, the first sentence
should read "Mayor Ellison felt that $100,000 per acre for park
property was too much."
Councilmember Gustafson had questions regarding "ENAC" on page
16, paragraph 2. The first sentence is changed to read "Cindy Ellis
(ENAC - Eagan Noise Abatement Committee) explained that ENAC was a
noise abatement citizens' group."
McCrea moved, Wachter seconded, the motion to approve the minutes
for the November 9, 1989 regular Council meeting as amended. All
voted in favor.
November 14, 1989.
Ellison moved, McCrea seconded, the motion to approve the minutes
for the November 14, 1989 special Council meeting as presented. All
voted in favor.
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SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF UNISYS CORPORATION/HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
Kris Hageman presented the recognition award. She recapped the
day's activities and the amounts collected. Roger Martin (Unisys -
Manager - Environmental Management) reported that the household
hazardous waste collection day was a good cause and he hoped it would
be an annual event. Mayor Ellison presented the award.
CASH FOR TRASH
Kris Hageman presented the Cash for Trash award to Victoria
Jabbra.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/CINNAMON RIDGE ADDITION
REQUEST TO CONVEY PRIVATE STREETS FOR PUBLIC MAINTENANCE
Public Works Director Tom Colbert introduced the item and
presented the staff report. He stated that representatives were
informed of the problems connected with City maintenance. He
recommended denial of the request.
Councilmember McCrea asked what would happen if the request were
denied. Mr. Colbert stated that the homeowners must maintain the
streets. Councilmember Egan commented that the work would be assessed
against the landowners' properties and that the homeowners could do
the work cheaper themselves.
Councilmember Wachter questioned the size of the cul-de-sac. Mr.
Colbert explained the dimensions. Councilmember Wachter pointed out
that it was City policy that City specifications be met. Mayor
Ellison and Councilmember Egan agreed. Councilmember Gustafson
recommended denial in the future for private streets.
Rick Matheson, 4585 Horizon Circle, was present for the Cinnamon
Ridge discussion. He pointed out that he did not reside in the
development but had rental properties. He requested City maintenance
of the streets and listed his reasons. He pointed out that the
residents did not have any money and that the streets did not meet
standards. He further stated that the City had allowed the streets to
be built.
Councilmember Gustafson asked if the residents would be willing
to be assessed for the upgrade. Mr. Matheson stated the residents
would accept special assessments. Councilmember Egan reported that
the City allowed the private streets because it expected the
Homeowners' Association to maintain them. He felt there should be a
better escrow fund.
Councilmember McCrea commented that the developer was responsible
and not the homeowners. There was further discussion regarding the
street maintenance.
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Councilmember Gustafson suggested a neighborhood meeting to work
out a plan. Councilmember McCrea questioned if a delay would create
objections. Public Works Director Tom Colbert stated he was unsure.
Councilmember McCrea reported that HUD owned 60% of the development.
City Administrator Tom Hedges felt that Councilmember Gustafson's
approach was sound and stated that questions could be pursued.
Councilmember Wachter felt it would set a bad precedent.
Councilmember Egan felt there was a need for consent from several
associations.
Wachter moved, Egan seconded, the motion to deny the request to
convey private streets and cul-de-sacs for public maintenance within
the Cinnamon Ridge Addition. All voted in favor.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT/
ARCHITECT SELECTION/BLACKHAWK PARK SHELTER BUILDING
City Administrator Tom Hedges introduced the item and informed
the Council that the firm of Schwarz/Weber was recommended for
selection. Park and Recreation Director Ken Vraa explained the
selection process.
Councilmember Egan reported that Schwarz/Weber had done excellent
work in the past. He further stated that Bob Vanney's office was
located in Eagan. Mr. Vraa commented that Vanney's office also did
excellent work and that the decision was a tough choice.
Councilmember McCrea asked if the selection was just for the
Blackhawk Park shelter. Mr. Vraa stated there were currently two
proposals with three other shelters. Councilmember McCrea requested
the cost of operation for parks. Mayor Ellison commented the City
should not reinvent the wheel with redesigned shelters.
Gustafson moved, Wachter seconded, the motion to approve the
selection of Schwarz/Weber to perform park shelter design of
Blackhawk Park and design/construction administration for three
additional City parklands. All voted in favor.
LEXINGTON POINTE 4TH & 5TH ADDITIONS/
PARK ACQUISITION/TRAPP FARM PARK
Bill Ipson, 4340 Hamilton, presented a petition regarding Trapp
Park. He requested the City preserve the trees and the sled hill. He
read the petition to the Council. He requested the City Council take
prompt action and urged passage of a tree ordinance. He explained
there were 69 signatures on the petition and that Tri-Land
Development had developed their neighborhood.
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Councilmember Gustafson questioned the petition language. Mayor
Ellison pointed out that all of the hill was not park property. Mr.
Ipson commented that the petitioners had been led to believe that the
park would remain as is. Councilmember Wachter stated he felt the
developer needed to protect the trees which were close to the street.
Councilmember McCrea pointed out that the trees would be removed when
homes were built. City Administrator Tom Hedges explained that
several options were being explored and that the item would be back
before the Council at one of the next two Council meetings.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Personnel Items.
1. Health Insurance Providers for 1990.
Councilmember McCrea asked if the City paid for the entire family
coverage. City Administrator Tom Hedges replied that the City did pay
for the entire family- coverage and that both union and non-union
compared to other municipality costs.
It was recommended to approve the group health (including adult
preventive dental), Med-Centers and PHP Health Insurance proposals as
the three health insurance plans which will be offered by the City of
Eagan to its employees for 1990.
2. Lead Construction Inspector.
It was recommended to approve the appointment of William Bruestle
as lead construction inspector for the City of Eagan.
B. Plumbers Licenses.
It was recommended to approve the plumbers licenses for Andreasen
Plumbing & Heating and Wyllie Plumbing.
C. Set Date for 1990 General Fund Budget Tax Levy.
City Administrator Tom Hedges stated the date was set for
December 5, 1989 at 8:00 p.m. with the reserve date of December 19,
1989.
It was recommended to approve the date of December 5, 1989 as the
official date for the public hearing to consider the proposed
increase in property taxes for 1990 and December 19, 1989 as the
alternate date if additional time is needed; both meetings to begin
at 8:00 p.m.
D. Project 88-UU, Acknowledgement of Project Completion (Dart
Transit - Utilities).
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It was recommended to acknowledge completion of Project 88-UU
(Dart Transit - Utilities) and authorize the release of related
financial securities subject to appropriate warranty provisions.
E. Project 87-II. Acknowledgement of Project Completion (Blue
Ridge Addition - Streets and Utilities).
It was recommended to acknowledge completion of Project 87-II
(Blue Ridge Addition - Streets and Utilities) and authorize the
release of related financial securities subject to appropriate
warranty provisions.
F. Final Plat for Stratford Oaks.
City Administrator Tom Hedges informed the Council that the
matter should be continued indefinitely.
It was recommended to continue indefinitely the final plat for
Stratford Oaks.
G. Final Plat for Whispering Woods 5th Addition.
It was recommended to approve the final plat for Whispering Woods
5th Addition.
R-89.74
H. Final Plat for Mardelann Addition.
It was recommended to approve the final plat for Mardelann
Addition. R-89.75
I. Amendment to Development Contract, Hills of Stonebridge II.
City Administrator Tom Hedges informed the Council that the
matter was to be continued to the December 5, 1989 City Council
meeting.
It was recommended to continue the amendment to the development
contract for the Hills of Stonebridge II to include a revised Exhibit
B, to the December 5, 1989 City Council meeting.
Gustafson moved, Wachter seconded, the motion to approve the
consent agenda items as amended, and authorize their implementation.
All voted in favor.
DEPARTMENT HEAD BUSINESS
Mike Reardon (Cable Commission) presented mugs to the Council.
Fire Chief Southorn informed the Council that the aerial repair
matter had been settled.
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LEXINGTON PARKWAY/DRAINAGE EASEMENT VACATION
City Administrator Tom Hedges introduced the item. Public Works
Director Tom Colbert presented the information to the council.
McCrea moved, Egan seconded, the motion to close the public
hearing and approve the vacation of the drainage easement as
described over portions of Lots 8, 9, 10 and 11, of Block 2,
Lexington Parkway Addition, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute all related documents. All voted in favor.
PROJECT 443/O'NEIL - TRUNK STORM SEWER/
FINAL ASSESSMENT HEARING
City Administrator Tom Hedges recommended cancelling the final
assessment hearing and rescheduling the matter for December 19, 1989.
Gustafson moved, Wachter seconded, the motion to cancel the
public hearing regarding the final assessment roll for Project 443
(O'Neil - Trunk Storm Sewer) and reschedule the matter for a new
public hearing on December 19, 1989. All voted in favor.
SPECIAL HUNTING SEASON PERMIT/RICHARD MAURER, JR.
City Administrator Tom Hedges explained to the Council that City
Code needed clarification. He pointed out that Mr. Maurer had not yet
met with the Police Department but that Police Chief Geagan
recommended approval contingent upon police department review. He
further pointed out that NML may own the property.
Councilmember Gustafson favored the Maurer request. Councilmember
Wachter felt bow and arrow hunting was not as dangerous but that the
hunting in Eagan was piece-meal. Councilmember Gustafson felt the
Council should reverse its motion regarding the DNR issue.
Councilmember Egan commented that bow and arrow hunting in the river
area was not as efficient as slug hunting. He stated he did not have
a problem with the issue.
Egan moved, Gustafson seconded, the motion to approve regulations
that allow for a special deer hunt with a bow and arrow as requested
by Richard Maurer, Jr. for properties owned by Harold Becker, Jerry
Scott Krueger and Richard Maurer, subject to the police department's
review. Gustafson, Ellison, Egan and McCrea voted in favor; Wachter
voted against.
COVENTRY PASS SECOND ADDITION/PRELIMINARY PLAT
City Administrator Tom Hedges and Community Development Director
Dale Runkle introduced the matter.
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Gustafson moved, McCrea seconded, the motion to approve the
preliminary plat for Coventry Pass 2nd Addition as presented by
United Mortgage Corporation, subject to the following conditions:
1. These standard conditions of plat approval as adopted by
Council action on September 15, 1987 shall be complied with: Al, B1,
B2, B3, B4, C1, C2, C3, C5, D1, and El.
2. No direct driveway access onto Dodd Road shall be allowed.
Forty-foot setbacks shall be required along Dodd Road.
3. The development is required to maintain a maximum depth of 8
feet of cover on the existing water main in the southwest corner of
the development.
4. The development is responsible for any damage which may occur
to any existing City public utility line which results from the
proposed site grading and development.
5. The development will be required to match the, existing street
grades provided in the adjoining Country Hollow development.
6. The development is required to adhere to the City's maximum
3:1 slope criteria.
7. The development is required to provide storm sewer to
adequately accommodate the storm water runoff which is currently
conveyed by the rural ditch section along Dodd Road.
8. The development will be required to provide emergency overland
outlets from all low areas.
9. A storm sewer outlet is required for Block 4 to collect the
storm water runoff water in the backyard low area.
10. A 50 foot half right-of-way is required for Dodd Road.
11. The development is required to provide sanitary sewer, storm
sewer, and water main stubs to all adjacent properties as determined
by City staff.
All voted in favor.
MINNESOTA JOURNAL ARTICLE
"DEFINING A CORRIDOR FOR AIRCRAFT DEPARTURES"
City Administrator Tom Hedges requested Council direction and
asked if Eagan staff should also prepare an article. Councilmembers
were in agreement that the City should draft an article for
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publication in a future copy of the Minnesota Journal representing
the City's view of the Eagan/Mendota Heights corridor. City
Administrator Tom Hedges informed the Council that staff would
prepare the article.
PROJECT 461/YANKEE DOODLE ROAD/O'NEIL PROPERTY
REVISED FINAL ASSESSMENT HEARING
Public Works Director Tom Colbert updated the Council regarding
the background of the matter.
McCrea moved, Gustafson seconded, the motion to receive the
revised final assessment roll for Project 461 (Yankee Doodle Road -
Streets and Utilities) and schedule a public hearing for December 19,
1989, as it pertains to Parcels 010-56 and 010-77, in Section 10. All
voted in favor.
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRADE
Tom Hedges distributed information concerning the Minnesota
Department of Trade and requested direction by the Council.
McCrea moved, Gustafson seconded, the motion to unanimously
recognize the importance of high technology industries to the local,
state and national economies; to recognize the beneficial impact of
international trade and competition on the economic growth and
development of Minnesota's technology-intensive industries; to
strongly commit to the appropriate utilization of the Unisys
Semi-conductor facility; and to commit to facilitating productive
investment in the Unisys facility, and warmly welcome the important
contribution that investment in the facility would make to both the
local community and statewide economic growth. All voted in favor.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
There was discussion regarding the trail plowing policy.
Councilmember McCrea felt the Council should not revisit the matter.
Councilmember Egan agreed.
City Administrator Tom Hedges informed the Council there would be
an executive session after the Council meeting regarding threatened
litigation.
Councilmember Wachter asked for a status report regarding the
tree ordinance. City Administrator Tom Hedges replied that the
ordinance was on hold pending John Voss' recuperation.
Councilmember Egan informed the Council of a public hearing which
was scheduled for December 6, 1989 to consider the Seneca project at
the State Senate hearing.
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Councilmember McCrea asked if all letters from citizens were put
in personnel files. City Administrator Tom Hedges replied yes.
Councilmember McCrea remarked that the training of public
officials was crucial in such matters as the Inver Grove Heights'
situation.
Councilmember McCrea had concerns regarding transitional housing
and felt the City should not start warehousing people. She felt the
City should help people become self-sufficient.
Councilmember McCrea felt the police department needed cultural
sensitivity training.
CHECKLIST
Wachter moved, Gustafson seconded, the motion to approve the
checklist dated November 21, 1989 in the amount of $483,744.69. All
voted in favor.
ADJOURNMENT
Wachter moved, McCrea seconded, the motion to adjourn the
November 21, 1989 City Council meeting at 8:25 p.m. to the Executive
Session. All voted in favor.
CITY OF EAGAN
Do's
VanOverbeke, City Clerk