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05/15/1989 - City Council Regular MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL EAGAN, MINNESOTA May 15, 1989 A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Monaay, May 15, 1989, at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Mayor Ellison and Councilmembers Wachter, Egan, Gustafson and McCrea. Also present were City Administrator Tom Hedges, Public Works Director Tom Colbert, Community Development Director Dale Runkle, City Planner Jim Sturm and City Attorney James Sheldon. AGENDA McCrea moved, Gustafson seconded, the motion to approve the agenda as presented. All voted in favor. MINUTES May 2. 1989. Mayor Ellison requested a change on page 14 correcting the spelling of "Roger Weierke". McCrea moves, Gustafson seconded, the motion to approve the minutes for the May 2, 1989, regular Council meeting as amenaeo. All voted in favor. EAGAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Paul Helland, President of the Eagan Chamber of Commerce, presented a plaque to City Administrator Tom Hedges for the City's cooperation with the private sectors within the City. Mayor Ellison commented he appreciated the mutual cooperation between the City and the Chamber of Commerce. PARK DEPARTMENT/FORT SNELLING STATE PARK/SURPLUS PROPERTY City Administrator Tom Hedges recommended continuance of the matter per a request he received from Director of Parks ana Recreation Ken Vraa. He stated there was some confusion as to which parcel the DNR was interested in obtaining. Councilmember Egan asked if there was any dollar value on the improvements. Ken Vraa stated that at the present time there was no dollar value available and asked for Council direction regarding the matter. Councilmember McCrea supported the third alternative - exchange of the land for park improvements. Mayor Ellison informed Mr. Vraa to pursue a swap. Page 2/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES May 15, 1989 Egan moved, Gustafson seconded, the motion to continue to the June 6, 1989, Council meeting the request for the transfer to the DNR of an 8.34 acre parcel within the Fort Snelling State Park from the City of Eagan, to allow staff to negotiate with the State for an exchange of the land for park improvements. All voted in favor. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/MTC PARK AND RIDE SITE/CEDARVALE HALL City Administrator Tom Hedges informed the Council that Dave Brown, Upper Midwest Management Corporation, was in attendance at the meeting. Be stated that there was no objection by staff if an alternate site could be located, however, the City would not participate financially. Dave Brown informed the Council he could lose a 15,000 square foot tenant unless something could be resolved on the parking issue as the tenant required more space for parking. Public Works Director Tom Colbert presented the layout of the area and updated the Council on the history of the site development. Be described the relocation options and commented that the merchants now wanted the park and ride site eliminated. Mr. Brown informed the Council he was willing to leave the park and ride site as is and would maintain the site with the understanding that if another site was located, the present site would revert to the center. He stated there was a possibility of a request for a variance for a berm. Mr. Colbert stated the matter had not been discussed in detail and asked when the park and ride site would be brought up to City standards. Mr. Brown stated when the site was relocated, it would be brought up to City standards. Mr. Colbert commented it appeared to be a win/win situation and that the matter could be worked out through an agreement. City Administrator Tom Hedges informed the Council that the OPT OUT decisions would be made by June, 1989, but that the relocation decisions could take a couple of years. - Councilmember Gustafson questioned if the City could eliminate the site without relocating it. Mr. Colbert replies yes. Mayor Ellison requested the City Attorney draft the necessary documents for the next City Council meeting. Councilmember McCrea commented she would like the park and ride site to remain within the City. Councilmember Gustafson stated that MTC may not care and that staff should investigate whether a complete vacation was necessary. Mayor Ellison felt the site should not be eliminated unless another site was located. Page 3/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES May 15 , 1989 Egan moved, McCrea seconded, the motion to receive the petition and direct staff to prepare an agreement with the appropriate conditions in regards to the MTC park and ride site (Cedarvale Shopping Center). All voted in favor. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/FAIRWAY HILLS 2ND ADDITION/STREET MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Public Works Director Tom Colbert introduced the matter to the Council. Al Herrmann (Bridlewilde Joint Venture) informed the Council he had no objection to the location of the street but stated he was losing buyers because of the snow removal agreement. He remarked he was willing to donate cash to the City to allow for the backing up of the trucks. He further commented that the adjoining golf course would probably never develop. Mr. Colbert reviewed the four options that were available to the City as outlined in the packet. He commented that this type of situation would continue to arise. Mr. Herrmann stated that the lot was a single family home and that the driveway would be on the west side of the lot. Mayor Ellison asked if a temporary cul-de-sac was a possibility. Mr. Herrmann replied that it was not a viable alternative. Councilmember McCrea asked if it was a major problem when the snow was removed. Mr. Colbert stated it was a potential problem. McCrea remarked that homeowners pay taxes for snow removal. Councilmember Egan asked if the driveway would be to the west. Mr. Herrmann replied yes and that he would provide the necessary written documentation. There was further discussion regarding the specifics of the lot and the cul-de-sac. Egan moved, McCrea seconded, the motion 1) that future developments will not be allowed to assume the snow and ice control maintenance requirements for private access; 2) to approve a written agreement (provided that the driveway is located on the west side of the lot) with the developer of Fairway Hills 2nd Addition regarding the driveway location of Lot 5, Block 3, Fairway Hills 2nd Addition; and 3) to approve the plowing for the private access to Lot 5, Block 3, Fairway Hills 2nd Addition. All voted in favor. Page 4/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES May 15, 1989 CONSENT AGENDA A. Personnel Items. 1. Seasonal Workers. It was recommended to approve the hiring of the thirteen (13) seasonal workers as presented. 2. Police Sergeants. It was recommended to approve the appointments of Kenneth Conyers and Randy Larson as sergeants in the Police Department. 3. A list of the new personnel as approved at the May 2, 1989, Council meeting was presented to the Council as follows: Planner I - Marlene Zaleznick; Administrative Intern - Jeffrey Weldon; and Street/Equipment Maintenance Worker - William Gallagher. No action was required on this item. B. Plumbers Licenses. It was recommended to approve the four plumbing licenses as presented. C. Proclamation for National Flag Day. June 14. 1989. It was recommended to proclaim National Flag Day, June 14, 1989, and ask that Eagan residents pause for the pledge at 6:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. D. Rental. One Year Rental of City Parcel for Crop Planting. It was recommended to approve the rental of a parcel recently acquired from HUD for farming purposes at the rate of $20.00 per acre. E. Cigarette License for Crown CoCo. Inc. for Eagan E-Z Stop. It was recommended to approve the cigarette license for Crown CoCo, Inc., for Eagan E-Z Stop located at 4195 Nicols Road. F. Gambling Application - Waiver. Bingo. Fourth of July Celebration. Valley Viewers 4-H Club. It was recommended to approve the Valley Viewers 4-H Club application for a bingo license to be used at the July 4th celebration on June 30, July 1, 2, 3, and 4, 1989. Page 5/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES = May 15, 1989 G. Carriage Hills Golf Course. Improvements to minimize Impact of Golf Balls on Adjoining Neighbors. It was recommended to authorize a letter to Bill Smith, owner and operator of Carriage Hills Golf Course, informing him of the Council's action. H. Surplus City Vehicles. Receive Bids/Award Sale. Units No. 104. No. 503 and No. 505. It was recommended to receive the bids ana to award the sale of Unit No. 104 to Byron Olson in the amount of $1,976.00; Unit No. 503 to Dale Schoeppner in the amount of $1,111.00 ana Unit No. 505 to Byron Olson in the amount of $2,945.00. I. Vehicle No. 219. Approve Specifications/Authorize Ad for Bias ;(Sewer Vac-All) . It was recommended to approve the specifications for Vehicle No. 219 (Sewer Vac-All) and authorize the advertisement for a bid opening to be held at 10:30 a. m. , June 15, 1989. J. Approve Final Plat. Whispering Woods 4th Addition. It was recommended to approve the final plat for the Whispering Woods 4th Addition and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents. R-89.23 K. Project 570. Receive Petition/Authorize Feasibility Report (Cliff Ridge - Storm Sewer). It was recommended to receive the petition for Project No. 570 (Cliff Ridge - Storm Sewer) and authorize the preparation of a feasibility report. L. Contract 89-14. Approve Plans/Authorize An for Bias (Water Treatment Plant - Dehumidification). It was recommended to approve the plans for Contract 89-14 (Water Treatment Plant - Dehumidification) and authorize the advertisement for a bid opening to be held at 10:30 a.m., June 1, 1989. M. Vacate Public Utility Easements. Receive Petition/Order public Hearing (Whispering Woods 4th Addition). Councilmember Egan and Dave Felker had concerns regarding the drainage situation. Public Works Director Tom Colbert explained the drainage area. Page 6/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES May 15, 1989 It was recommended to receive the petition to vacate utility easements (Whispering Woods 4th Addition) and schedule a public hearing to be held on June 20, 1989. McCrea moved, Gustafson seconded, the motion to approve the foregoing consent agenda items as presented, and authorize their implementation. All voted in favor. FINAL ASSESSMENT BEARING/MALLARD PARK STREET LIGHTS/ PROJECT NO. 544 Public Works Director Tom Colbert introduced the matter to the Council. McCrea moved, Egan seconded, the motion to close the public hearing and approve the final assessment roll for Project No. 544 (Mallard Park 3rd Addition - Street Lights) and authorize its certification to the County. All voted in favor. FINAL ASSESSMENT HEARING/STONEY POINTE AND BLACKHAWR RIDGE/PROJECT NO. 523 Public Works Director Tom Colbert presented the matter to the Council. He stated that the project also involved Blackhawk Ponds. Paul Thomas (Meritor) objected to the rates and the amounts. Mr. Colbert informed him a written objection should be submitted. He further stated that the developer may have waived the right. The developer commented he had submitted a written objection to Gene VanOverbeke (City Clerk) on May 4, 1989. He reiterated that he felt the rates were too high. Tom Colbert stated that the matter could be continued to the June 6, 1989, City Council meeting. Mayor Ellison asked for legal counsel recommendation. City Attorney Jim Sheldon stated that the assessments were probably equal to the benefit, that the developer owed the money and that the City should collect it. The developer pointed out that the feasibility report showed 1988 rates would be used for the assessment. Mr. Colbert stated that the easement was acquired on behalf of the developer. The developer commented that the rates had changed substantially and requested to be heard. He stated he had relied upon the feasibility report and requested that the matter be forwarded to the Special Assessment Committee. Councilmember McCrea stated she felt the taxpayers should not foot the bill for the developer's benefit. City Administrator Tom Hedges explained the procedure on special assessments. Councilmember Egan remarked that the issues were not related to the assessment Page 7/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES May 15, 1989 valuation. Mayor Ellison stated that the matter could go before the Assessment Committee. McCrea moved, Egan seconded, the motion to close the public hearing and approve the final assessment roll for Project No. 523 (Stoney Pointe/Blackhawk Ridge/Blackhawk Pond - Watermain) and authorize its certification to the County, with direction to the staff to obtain appraisals. All voted in favor. FINAL ASSESSMENT HEARING/DODD ROAD - OVERLAY/PROJECT NO. 515 City Administrator Tom Hedges introduced the matter to the Council. McCrea moved, Egan seconded, the motion to close the public hearing and approve the final assessment roll for Project 515 (Dodd Road - Overlay) and authorize its certification to the County. All voted in favor. FINAL ASSESSMENT HEARING/KINDERCARE/PROJECT NO. 530 City Administrator Tom Hedges updated the Council on the matter. McCrea moved, Gustafson seconded, the motion to close the public hearing and approve the final assessment roll for Project No. 530 (Kindercare Addition - Watermain) and authorize its certification to the County. All voted in favor. RESOLUTION/0'NEIL LAWSUIT SETTLEMENT City Administrator Tom Hedges presented the history on the matter and updated the Council. Be presented a resolution regarding settlement which was prepared by City Attorney Jim Sheldon. Mr. Sheldon informed the Council that the documents were self-explanatory and recommended the Council accept the settlement. Wachter moved, Egan seconded, the motion to approve authorization of a resolution to settle three lawsuits that involve Federal Land Company and its affiliates, the O'Neils, and the City. All voted in favor. City Administrator Tom Hedges commended the legal staff and Tom Colbert for their work regarding the matters. R-89.24 TRAILWAY MODIFICATION/LEXINGTON POINTE PARKWAY AND DANIEL DRIVE City Administrator Tom Hedges summarized the background on the matter. Page 8/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES May 15, 1989 A representative for the neighborhood informed the Council that there was a 60/40 split among the affected homeowners for moving the trailway to the east side of the street. Mayor Ellison requested Steve Sullivan to describe the project. Mr. Sullivan outlined the history and explained the rationale for the trail location. Councilmember Gustafson questioned if the trail were moved, where it would cross Daniel Drive. Mr. Sullivan pointed out the location. Councilmember McCrea questioned if it was a sidewalk or a trailway. Mr. Sullivan responded that the developer had the option in the agreement and he opted for the sidewalk. McCrea statea she felt it was a critical distinction as they have different uses. Councilmember Egan pointed out there were equal driveway amounts on both sides of the street. Councilmember Wachter stated he felt the access to Schwanz Lake should be a trailway. David Ashton, 4278 Daniel Drive, remarked it did not matter if it was a sidewalk or a trailway. He stated it was very close to a school and there were only 13 driveways across the street. Be pointed out that if it were an eight foot trail it would not intersect a single driveway but recommended putting it across the street. He handed out a diagram to the Councilmembers. He had safety concerns and he outlined his proposal. Councilmember Egan expressed his wish that there was representation from the other side of the street at the meeting. Councilmember McCrea explained that the other side of the street was not notified by the City. She favored moving the bike trail to the other side of the street but emphasized that residents from the other side of the street should be notified. City Administrator Tom Hedges indicated letters could be sent to those residents and an informational meeting could be held. McCrea recommended an eight foot trail and Councilmember Egan agreed. There was further discussion regarding the trail location. Public Works Director Tom Colbert had questions regarding a sidewalk on Lexington Pointe Parkway. Mayor Ellison stated he did not want the trail to Lexington Pointe Parkway eliminated. He suggested reviewing the matter regarding the number of driveways present and stated that the south side of the road may be the least impacted. Councilmember Egan agreed. Councilmember McCrea stressed she wantea the trail eliminated to Lexington Pointe Parkway because of safety reasons. Councilmember Wachter preferred a bike trail. McCrea stated it could be a maintenance problem. Mayor Ellison directed the trail to be on the south side of the road. Be commended the neighborhood involvement. McCrea moved, Wachter seconded, the motion to approve the trailway modification for an eight foot trail on the east side of the street for Lexington Pointe Parkway and Daniel Drive, and scheduling . Mr Page 9/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES F.. May 15, 1989 a neighborhood meeting regarding the matter, with the matter returning for Council approval as a consent agenda item on the June 20, 1989, City Council meeting. All voted in favor. STREET NAME CHANGE/JAMES STREET TO FOUR SEASONS DRIVE City Administrator Tom Hedges described the request for the Council. Egan moved, Wachter seconded, the motion to approve the street name change of James Street to Four Seasons Drive. All votea in favor. EAGAN CENTER 2ND ADDITION/PLAT EXTENSION Wachter moved, McCrea seconded, the motion to approve an additional one year extension through April 30, 1990, to the preliminary plat approval for Eagan Center 2nd Addition, with the understanding that this will be the last extension approved by the Council. All voted in favor. COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN AMENDMENT/REZONING/PRELIMINARY PLAT /CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/PHILLIPS 66 FIRST ADDITION Community Development Director Dale Runkle introduced the matter to the Council and described the layout, building and adjoining triangular parcel. He informed the Council that after numerous motions, reconsiderations, and new motions, the Comprehensive Guide Plan amendment and all other actions were approved by the Advisory Planning Commission. Arlen Allisey (Phillips) informed the Council there would be extensive landscaping on the site. Be presented a booklet to the Council describing the corporate image. Be requested approval for all of the requests. Mayor Ellison had concerns and questions regarding the exterior materials. The developer stated that the stone-face finish would wear better than brick. Council member McCrea pointed out that another car wash was located nearby. The developer stated that a car wash was incidental to fuel sales. He further stated it would be a full-stone exterior and not tile. Councilmember Wachter commented that stone was more expensive than brick. Be felt it did not need to be compatible with the surrounding buildings and stated that stone would have a better appearance. Page 10/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES May 15, 1989 Mayor Ellison asked if the triangular parcel was builnable. Community Development Director Dale Runkle outlines the setbacks. Mayor Ellison questioned if access would be a problem. Mr. Runkle responded it should not be a problem. Councilmember Egan asked if the parcel was tied into Ponaview. Mr. Runkle respondea no. Egan agreed with Councilmember Wachter's comments and stated that he would not substitute his preference for a developer's decision. He further stated that the layout was acceptable. Councilmember Wachter questioned the distance from the medical center and the amount of through traffic. Community Development Director Dale Runkle pointed out to the Council that the landscape as presented exceeded requirements. Councilmember Gustafson had questions concerning proposed condition number 3 regarding no outside displays or sales shall be permitted. Mr. Runkle explained the condition would not allow displays such as Super America has for pop, salt, oil, etc. Councilmember Wachter reiterated concerns regarding the triangular piece. Gustafson moved, Egan seconded, the motion to approve a Comprehensive Guide Plan amendment changing the lana use designation from Limited Business to General Business as requested by Phillips 66 Company. All voted in favor. Gustafson moved, McCrea seconaea, the motion to approve a rezoning of 1.16 Agricultural acres to a Planned Development, General Business district as requested by Phillips 66 Company. All voted in favor. Gustafson moved, Wachter seconded, the motion to approve a preliminary plat consisting of one lot located in the northwest corner of Pilot Knob Road and Duckwood Drive in the northeast quarter of Section 16 as requested by Phillips 66 Company, 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, Cl, C2, C4, Dl, El, Fl, and G. 2. The well and septic system shall be abandoned to WPC-40 and City standa ras. 3. No outside displays or sales shall be permitted. Page 11/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES May 15, 1989 4. All signage shall be subject to the City's one-time sign fee of $2.50 per square foot and no fabric-type signage shall be allowed on a permanent basis. 5. The pylon sign shall not exceed 27 feet in height, with a maximum signage area of 125 square feet per side. Berming shall be provided along Pilot Knob Road and Duckwood Drive and all landscaped areas shall be irrigated. 6. Flagpoles shall not exceed 27 feet in height. 7. All rooftop mechanical equipment shall not be visible from the public streets. 8. A 40-foot path right-of-way is required for Duckwood Drive. The opening width and curb radius dimension shall be determined with the technical plat submission and approved by City staff. 9. The driveway location may be shifted east or west and resolved prior to final plat approval. 10. The exterior of the building shall be constructed of stone or brick material compatible with the existing medical clinic. All voted in favor. Gustafson moved, McCrea seconded, the motion to approve a conditional use permit for a motor fuel station with a car wash located in the northwest corner of Pilot Knob Road and Duckwood Drive in the northeast quarter of Section 16 as requested by Phillips 66 Company. All voted in favor. Gustafson moved, McCrea seconded, the motion to approve a pylon sign located in the northwest corner of Pilot Knob Road and Duckwood Drive in the northeast quarter of Section 16 as requested by Phillips 66 Company, subject to the following conditions: 1. All signage shall be subject to the City's one-time sign fee of $2.50 per square foot and no fabric-type signage shall be allowed on a permanent basis. 2. The pylon sign shall not exceed 27 feet in height, with a maximum signage area of 125 square feet per side. Berming shall be provided along Pilot Knob Road and Duckwood Drive and all landscaped areas shall be irrigated. All voted in favor. R-89.25 Page 12/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES May 15, 1989 VARIANCE/GRAHAM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY/HIDDEN VALLEY ADDITION Community Development Director Dale Runkle briefed the Council on the matter. The developer and builder were present at the meeting. Rod Just (Graham Development) explained that the need for the variance was to allow equivalent home size. Councilmember McCrea asked for an explanation of the hardship. Mr. Just stated that a 70 foot right-of-way had been donated to the City and the County. McCrea commented she did not feel there was a hardship. Councilmember Gustafson disagrees stating that the County took the property after the platting. Councilmember Egan inaicatea he felt there was a hardship due to the change in the circumstances, ,topography and uniformity of home size. Councilmember Wachter stated he also felt there was a hardship but felt there could have been a different house plan. Be felt there were things that could have been revised. Gustafson moved, Egan seconded, the motion to approve a 10 foot variance from the 50 foot setback along Pilot Knob Road as requestea by Graham Development Company for Lot 1, Block 2, Hidden Valley Addition. Gustafson, Ellison, Egan and McCrea voted in favor; Wachter voted against. REMICK ADDITION/RECONSIDERATION/PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL City Administrator Tom Hedges updated the Council regarding the request and asked for direction from the Council. Mayor Ellison stated the matter could be discussed at the special workshop. Joe Christianson, attorney for Remick, informed the Council his client had been waiting for an extended period of time and would like to build his house. Be further stated that the cost of the public utilities were prohibitive and that the area was isolated. He pointed out that it was a unique situation because it was just one lot and that the request met City Coae requirements. Mayor Ellison asked if the utilities would be installed along the entire length of Skyline Road. Public Works Director Tom Colbert replied that it was the current plan. City Administrator Tom Hedges reported that the plan may be modified for assessment reasons. Attorney Christianson asked the Council if Mr. Remick could begin construction. Councilmember Wachter felt it woula be a waste of money to install a private well and septic system if City utilities were going to be installed. Councilmember Egan askea if it woula be a unique situation. Public Works Director Tom Colbert replies yes as the utilities may not be available. Page 13/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES May 15, 1989 Gustafson moved, Egan seconded, the motion to delete condition one regarding public utilities to the preliminary plat approval for the Remick Addition. All voted in favor. VISITORS/MALLARD DRIVE/STOP SIGN Kirk Reilly, resident and counsel from Mallard Drive, informed the Council that the area had become a serious traffic problem. He stated the stop sign which was placed by a resident slowed the traffic on Mallard Drive and suggested that perhaps another method was now appropriate to slow the traffic. He remarked that even when the Cliff Road construction was completed, it would remain a problem. He felt the speed limit was too high. Mayor Ellison asked for an update regarding the March 20, 1989, petition. Public Works Director Tom Colbert stated that traffic counts were made and that a June 6, 1989, presentation to the Council was planned. He stated that counters would also be placed now. Councilmember McCrea suggested a temporary sign until Cliff Road was opened. Councilmember Wachter stressed that the Police Department would hold the speed down. Mayor Ellison felt a temporary stop sign was in order and requested the removal of advertising signs. He stated the merchant signs should not point through Mallard. McCrea moved, Gustafson seconded, the motion to approve a temporary stop sign at the intersection of Mallard Drive and Mallard Circle until Cliff Road reopens. All voted in favor. VISITORS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS/CLIFF ROAD AND PILOT KNOB ROAD CONSTRUCTION Greg Jawar, 1335 St. Andrews Boulevard, asked the Council who was responsible for the disturbed state of the environment because of the construction on Cliff Road and Pilot Knob Road. Public Works Director Tom Colbert pointed out it was a County project and that the City could take action regarding the matter but that the property owners would have to pay. He further stated it was necessary to obtain County approval to allow the planting of trees within the right-of-way. Claudia McClanahan, 1385 St. Andrews, explained to the Council that the County had sent them to the City. She had concerns regarding the noise, pollution and aesthetics. Mr. Colbert remarked that nothing could be done between the County and the City and that the landowners must provide the funds for any actions to be taken. He pointed out that the actions must be taken on a local level. He further stated that the City could give guidance. Councilmember Wachter suggested talking to the developer. There was discussion regarding the lot slopes. Mayor Ellison Page 14/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES May 15, 1989 suggested talking to the County as well. Councilmember McCrea informed the residents that the City could provide a statement to the County indicating the City had referred the residents to the County. COUNCIL DISCUSSION City Administrator Tom Hedges reminded the Council of the up-coming meeting regarding the MTC OPT-OUT. He also stated that there would be interviews conducted regarding the insurance bids and asked if any Councilmember was interested in being involved. Mr. Hedges stated that the Chamber of Commerce had contacted him and asked if the City would sell tickets for the June 27, 1989, Twins' game. City Administrator Tom Hedges had questions regarding block parties and asked if they were permissible. Public Works Director Tom Colbert stated they were permitted but that the City did not condone them. Councilmember McCrea asked if it was a problem. Mr. Hedges responded no. McCrea suggested letting the Police Department handle the matter. Councilmember Wachter stated a new policy should not be implemented at this time. Community Development Director Dale Runkle informed the Council a user was looking at the Donaldson building for retail use. Councilmember Egan commented it would be an adverse precedent. Councilmember McCrea suggested reviewing additional information. Mayor Ellison felt the matter should be reviewed. Public Works Director Tom Colbert reported that a postcard was being mailed to the residents regarding the water restrictions. Be also stated that staff would be attending a pre-assessment hearing on Blackhawk on May 31, 1989, at 5:00 p.m. Councilmember Wachter mentioned that the horseshoe pit was flooded on Fairway Parkway. Mr. Colbert explained the drainage. Councilmember Wachter had questions regarding page five of the checklist. He requested that dirt be removed from the low areas in the City and asked if there would be a Super America in the Blackhawk Plaza. Mr. Runkle stated it was unknown at this time. Councilmember Gustafson commented he felt the speed limits should be examined on residential streets. Mr. Hedges explained the process. Mr. Colbert reported that the minimum speed in the state was 30 mph, with schools being an exception. Mayor Ellison reported that there was a good turnout at the fishing opener. Be requested staff try and dredge some weeds from the lake. Page 15/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES May 15, 1989 Mayor Ellison stated that regarding the Board of Equalization the City should devise an effective strategy for next year. Councilmember Gustafson agreed and stated that a potential solution would be the handout of the agenda. Councilmember Wachter commented that the County could provide more staff. Councilmember McCrea in regards to Pockets Billiard observed that the City should have a policy and enforce it uniformly. CHECKLISTS Wachter moved, Egan seconded, the motion to approve the checklist dated April 30, 1989, in the amount of $699,451.96 and the checklist dated May 15, 1989, in the amount of $736,089.87. All votes in favor. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion duly made by Wachter, seconded by Egan, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m. All voted in favor. CITY OF EAGAN VanOverbeke City Clerk