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02/17/1987 - City Council Regular MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL EAGAN, MINNESOTA FEBRUARY 17, 1987 A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, February 17, 1987 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Mayor Blomquist and Councilmembers Smith, Wachter, Egan and Ellison. Also present were City Administrator Tom Hedges, Public Works Director Tom Colbert, City Planner Dale Runkle, Consulting Engineer Bob Rosene, and City Attorney Paul Hauge. AGENDA Upon motion by Councilman Wachter, seconded by Councilman Egan, it was resolved that the agenda for the February 17, 1987 regular Council meeting be approved. All members voted aye. MINUTES After review, upon motion by Ellison, seconded Wachter, it was resolved that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 3, 1987 be approved. All voted in favor. Upon further motion made by Ellison, seconded by Egan, the minutes of the Special Council meeting of January 13, 1987 were approved. All councilmembers voted yes. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE LMC Legislative Coordinator Liz Witt was present and reviewed with the City Council members a memorandum she had prepared regarding Governor Perpich's proposed property tax reform. She noted the government proposes a one mega credit for education, which would consist of a repackaging of existing credits and aid. The Governor's proposal would also alter the classification system and there would be significant shifting of property tax burdens among classes of property. She introduced Representative Art Seaberg who briefly appeared before the Council to discuss the current activity of the 1987 legislature. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Public Works Director Tom Colbert appeared and presented the following items: 1 Council Minutes February 17, 1987 1. Dakota County Soil- and :Water-Conservation District Services/Erosion and Sediment Control. Mr. Colbert described to the City Council the proposed inspection services for development -within the City and recommended the approval of a contract with the Conservation District, providing for billing the services to the benefited development and charging against the escrow account for each developer. Brian Christenson of the Soil Conservation District was present and answered questions of the City Councilmembers. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the contract, noting that it could include City improvement contracts also, and focuses primarily on the impact of lakes. All members voted affirmatively. 2. Water Quality Management Plan/Wetland Inventory. Mr. Colbert noted that as part of the first phase of the Water Quality Management Plan, the wetland inventory performed by the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District through the Gun Club Lake WMO has now been completed, and that 377 wetlands were identified. No formal action was taken. 3. County Road Classification. The Public Works Director also described to the City Council the meeting that he had held with representatives of the Dakota County Highway Department to discuss the classifications on 4 roads primarily including Cliff Road, Trunk Highway #149, Lexington Avenue and Lone Oak Road. He recommended that the County classification be accepted. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to accept the recommendation of the Public Works Director, with the understanding that Highways #13, #3 and #149 not be turned back to the County by MnDOT but retained under State jurisdiction. All members voted yes. CONSENT AGENDA The following consent agenda items were presented and recommended to be approved by the City Council: 1. Personnel Items. - a. Part-time Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker. It was recommended that Kimalene Hazel be hired as part-time building and grounds maintenance worker for the City of Eagan. b. Contract Building Inspectors. It was recommended that Paul Dreelan and Ernest Aden be hired as contractual building inspectors for the City upon terms recommended by the staff. c. Intern-Engineering - Planning Technician Assistant for the Park Department. It was recommended that William Bradley be hired as Park Planning and Engineering Technician Assistant (Intern) for the Park and Recreation Department. - d. Reorganization-Typing Pool. It was recommended that the typing pool in the Administration Department be reorganized to utilize one full-time clerk typist and two part-time clerk typists, with the understanding that Jane Helebrant assume the full-time position. 2 Council Minutes February 17, 1987 e. MIS Coordinator Salary. It was recommended that the Council approve the salary for the new MIS Coordinator's position in the Administration Department at 85% total equity of the City's compensation plan. 2. Rubbish Haulers License. An application from Roy Burt/Expert Disposal, Inc. of Apple Valley for a rubbish hauler's license was submitted and recommended for approval. 3. Plumbing Licenses. A schedule of applications for plumber's licenses within the City was submitted and the staff recommended to the City Council that the applications for licenses be approved. 4. Mowing Equipment - Park & Recreation Department. It was recommended that the Council authorize the advertisement of bids for mowing equipment and that the bidding occur jointly through the City of Burnsville. 5. Greensboro 2nd Addition - Project #493. The feasibility report for Project #493 consisting of improvements in Greensboro 2nd Addition was completed. It was recommended that the feasibility report be..received for the street and utility work and that the City Council schedule a public hearing to be held March 17, 1987 at 7:00 p.m. in the Eagan Municipal Center. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the foregoing agenda items. All voted in favor except Councilman Smith who abstained regarding the part-time building and ground maintenance worker, Kimalene Hazel. EAGAN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 1. James Schwab Residence - Fire. Fire Chief Ken Southorn was present and described to the City Council a fire call on Sunday, February 15, at 5555 Lone Oak Road consisting of a residential home, owned by the James Schwab family. He described it as a major fire with a substantial amount of damage to personal property and the home. 2. Fire Station No. 4. City Administrator Tom Hedges described the proposed acquisition of a parcel of land at the southeast corner of Diffley Road and Dodd Road, indicating that it would be the preferable location for future fire station site No. 4. E-Z AIR PARK - PROJECT #486 - PUBLIC HEARING The public hearing consisting of proposed storm sewer improvements under Project #486 in the E-Z Air Park site on Lexington Avenue next was convened by Mayor Blomquist. It was noted that the hearing was continued from the February 3, 1987 meeting. Tom Colbert reviewed the three options with the City Council regarding the storm sewer, including: 3 Council Minutes February 17, 1987 , a. Approval of the project in its entirety and authorize the acquisition of easements through condemnation, if necessary. b. Reduce the scope of the project to eliminate drainage from the McKee and Contract Beverage property and require assessments at the time of future connections. c. Deny the project and require the E-Z Air Park facility to provide adequate outside storm water detention. Chuck Nolan was present, as was Joe Walker of Contract Beverages and a representative of McKee. Mr. Nolan read a letter indicating that it was his understanding that the storm sewer improvements were a condition of the approval of the E-Z Air Park plat expansion, and requested the City Council proceed with the entire project. Mr. Walker of Contract Beverages stated that his firm had no change in position and was mainly concerned about assessments. He suggested further negotiation and that the Council continue the hearing. Mr. Colbert explained the rationale for the proposed rerouting north between the McKee and Contract Beverage parcel and the impact of using an on- site detention pond. If the pond were utilized, 80 to 85 parking stalls would be lost. In addition, the vacant land to the southeast could use the detention pond or outlet directly to the north from that location. Councilman Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to continue the hearing to the March 3, 1987 regular meeting to allow further negotiations, and to review additional alternates, including the northerly triangle of Lot 6, as a potential retention pond site. All members voted yes. BRAUN COURT - STREETS - PROJECT #487 The public hearing regarding project #487 consisting of Braun Court street improvements next came before the City Council and the public hearing was convened by the Mayor. At the request of affected owners, Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to continue the public hearing until March 17, 1987 at the regular meeting. All voted in favor. DISTRICT #196 - SCHOOL BOND ELECTION Tom Hedges introduced Dr. Red `Rehwaldt, the Superintendent of schools in the Rosemount, Apple Valley and Eagan District #196, who in turn introduced Bill Smith, a member of the school board,.-for a presentation regarding the March 10, 1987 school bond referendum. Mr. Smith made a presentation regarding the proposed facilities intended to be included in the election. Kathy Bergquist, the chair of the Citizens for Schools Committee, strongly recommended approval of the bond issue by the electors within the City. Councilmembers spoke in favor of the proposal and Blomquist moved, Wachter seconded the motion to support a resolution in favor of the bond issue. All members voted yes. R 87-5 4 Council Minutes _ February 17, 1987 •'x_ TERRY BOLLING - REGULATIONS FOR FENCING OF EXPOSED BASEMENTS Terry Bolling of 1959 Briar Creek Road appeared and requested that the City Council consider an ordinance that would require contractors and builders to fence all exposed basement units during construction. Mr. Bolling detailed some problems that he has seen caused by contractors who excavate basements and delay commencement of construction of homes, causing great danger, particularly to children in the area. Because of clay soil and the depth of ponds, the water that congregates can create safety problems, according to Bolling. Mr. Hedges explained the provisions of the Uniform Building Code requiring fencing in certain circumstances. Councilman Smith recommended that the Inspection Department monitor the builders that do not comply and enforce corrective measures, and suggested that the staff declare an unsafe condition after a specified period of time. Mr. Hedges also expressed his concerns about the utilization of staff time and the liability of the City in the event that there is lack of compliance of strict regulations. Blomquist moved, Egan seconded the motion to continue consideration of the proposed regulation to the March 17, 1987 regular meeting, and direct the staff to report its recommendations to the Council at that time. All members voted in favor. RAHN RIDGE ADDITION - WAIVER OF PLAT An application of B. H. Grace Corporation to split three duplex lots consisting of Lot 3, Block 1, Lot 1, Block 3, and Lot 3, Block 3, Rahn Ridge Addition came to the City Council. There were no objections and after a brief explanation by City Planner Dale Runkle, Smith moved, Ellison seconded the motion to approve the waiver of plat, subject to compliance with all other applicable City ordinances. All voted yes. R 87-6 CINNAMON RIDGE 5TH ADDITION - WAIVER OF PLAT The application of DeVries Builders, Inc. to split duplex Lots 1 through 8, Block 1, Cinnamon Ridge 5th Addition was brought to the City Council for review. There being no objections and after explanation, Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the application, subject to compliance with all City Code requirements. All members voted yea. R 87-7 5 Council Minutes February 17, 1987 RICHARD'S FOOD & LIQUOR - GAMBLING APPLICATION/HOPE NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER The application of -Hope National Medical Center :for pull-tab gambling application at Richard's Food and Liquor on Highway #3 came before the City Council. A representative from the City of Hope was present and Tom Hedges explained the ordinance provisions to the representative. Councilman Smith proposed holding the application until July 1, noting that the application would not comply because of the ordinance requirement that for each national charitable organization, a local Eagan organization must apply for and acquire a license. Wachter moved, Ellison seconded the motion to deny the application based upon the ordinance provision, with the understanding that if a local charitable organization applies for a license, that the City of Hope will then be contacted. No specific time frame for resubmission was given. All members voted yes. TOWN CENTRE 100 4TH ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT & CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT The application of Federal Land Company for preliminary plat approval of Town Centre 100 4th Addition to plat 5.6 acre Outlot F of Town Centre 100 1st Addition for an 11 story, 145,000 square foot office building then came to the Council for its consideration. The second application was a request for a conditional use permit to allow a building in excess of 3 stories. Mr. Runkle noted that the building is immediately south of the existing Water View Office Tower, and abuts Town Centre Drive on the north. He noted that the Code requires 624 parking stalls and- that 456 ten-foot stalls on grade and 88 underground stalls have been provided, for a total of 544. With removal of the stalls in the entry drive, the total on-grade becomes approximately 432 with 520 total. It was recommended by staff that proof of parking be provided on the undeveloped parcel to the west, noting that Water View Office Tower is 60% leased, and a proof of parking was done for that building. The Advisory Planning Commission recommended approval of the application, subject to certain conditions. Mr. Runkle also recommended that certain requirements be specified for skyways such as the one being proposed in the plan. Bob Giefer, a single family residential owner to the south of the property, questioned the need and also objected to the aesthetics of an 11 story building in the area. The applicant is required to submit an application for an ISP to the Pollution Control Agency, and this should be a contingency of the permit, according to Mr. Runkle. Martin Colon and Charles Bartholdi were present for the applicant. Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the application for conditional use permit and for preliminary plat approval, noting that there were no other objections to the application, subject to the following conditions: 1. All standard platting conditions shall be adhered to. 2. The conditional use permit for the 11 story height shall be approved. 6 Council Minutes February 17, 1987 .Y_ C 3. The developer shall provide the_ required number,of parking stalls required under ordinance, using a proof of parking, if necessary. Nine (9) foot parking stalls shall be allowed, although ten (10) foot parking stalls shall be required in an area located near the building and designated as Visitor Parking. 4. Additional handicapped stalls will be required and should be placed much closer to the buildings along with drop curbs. 5. All parking stalls along the western entry drive shall be removed. 6. A final landscape plan shall be included in the final plat submission. This plan shall be on the approved grading plan. A financial guarantee will also be required and not released until after one full growing season. 7. A detailed grading, drainage and erosion control plan shall be submitted, reviewed and approved by staff prior to final plat approval. 8. An 8 foot bituminous trailway shall be constructed from the existing trailway around DP-20 to Town Centre Drive and along the north side of Town Centre Drive adjacent to this development. 9. Storm sewer facilities along the western boundary of this plat shall connect directly into the existing outfall for fond DP-20. 10. An internal storm sewer system of sufficient size shall be designed to handle the parking lot runoff towards the northeast corner taking into consideration the restrictions placed by the controlled and high water elevations of Pond DP-20. In addition, emergency overflow drainage swales shall be designed to allow flooded portions of the northeast corner parking lot to discharge towards Yankee Doodle Road through Lot 1, Block -.1, of Town Centre 100 1st Addition. 11. Temporary slope easements shall be acquired from all adjacent properties where dictated by an approved grading plan. 12. This development shall execute the appropriate waiver agreeing to its proportionate share of assessments associated with the storm water pond acquisition under Project #443 (O'Neil Pond). 13. A ponding easement shall be dedicated in the northwest corner to incorporate the 905.0 elevation. 14. A 10 foot trailway easement along the west boundary and a 5 foot trailway easement along the south boundary of this plat shall be dedicated for the required community trailway system. 15. Proper water service and/or distribution system shall be installed adequate to service the proposed multi-story office building. 7 Council Minutes February 17, 1987 .1f q- a All voted in favor. Mayor Blomquist indicated that she also voted on the issue, noting that •the- project is totally unrelated to the Town Centre Shopping Center property. SEE PLAT FILE PATRICK ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT The application of Delta Development Company for preliminary plat approval of Patrick Addition consisting of 8 single family lots in 7.4 acres was presented to the Council. The Advisory Planning Commission recommended approval, subject to conditions and Dale Runkle explained the application to the Council members. He noted that an application had been submitted several years ago for approval of the Dineen Addition on this site, but that the final plat had not been completed. No variances would be required, noting there is a 10 foot shorter setback from Dodd road required, than originally planned. Mark Parranto was present for the developer. There were no objections to the application, and Egan moved, Ellison seconded the motion to approve the application, subject to the following conditions: 1. All standard plat conditions shall be adhered to. 2. Lots 1 through 5 shall be subject to all requirements of the City's Shoreland Ordinance. 3. The western property line of Lot 7 shall be shifted further west in order to provide a minimum width of 85 feet at the setback line. 4. This plat shall be subject to a Parks Dedication fee. 5. A lateral storm sewer system shall be installed along the east gutter line of Dodd Road from the intersection to the existing trunk storm sewer outlet for Hay Lake to City approved design standards. 6. Extensive erosion control measures incorporating a temporary diversion system and sedimentation basin shall be installed adjacent to Hay Lake prior to and maintained until completion and installation of permanent vegetation restoration, street surfacing and storm sewer construction. 7. A ponding easement shall be dedicated incorporating the 911.0 elevation of Hay Lake. 8. A utility easement of sufficient width shall be dedicated along the common lot lines of Lots I and 2 to adequately incorporate the sanitary sewer lateral. In addition, all common lot line drainage and utility easements shall be dedicated as required by the City. 9. All required regulatory agency permits shall be obtained prior to final plat approval or commencement of construction as required by the affected agency. 8 Council Minutes February 17, 1987 10. This development shall be responsible for assuming the outstanding financial/assessment obligations identified in the staff report. All voted in favor except Councilman Smith who abstained regarding the discussion and the vote. SEE PLAT FILE LEXINGTON PARKVIEW ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT & REZONING An application of Tri-Land Partnership of Eagan for preliminary plat approval of Lexington Parkview Addition, consisting of 54 single family lots on approximately 28 acres, and rezoning from an R-III district within the Lexington South Planned Development was next heard. The Advisory Planning Commission at its meeting on January 29, 1987, recommended approval, subject to certain conditions. Mr. Runkle stated that the Comprehensive Guide Plan designates the property at D-II with a mixed residential of 0 to 6 units per acre, and therefore single family use is compatible. Brad Swenson was present and indicated that the proposed Outlot for the balance of the parcel consisted of the proposed church site adjacent to the property. Councilman Ellison stated he was in favor of down-zoning, and moved to approve the application for rezoning as submitted and also for preliminary plat approval. Wachter seconded the motion, with the plat approval being subject to the following conditions: 1. Detailed grading and drainage plans shall be submitted, reviewed and approved by staff prior to final plat application. 2. Ponding easements shall be dedicated, incorporating the high water elevation of all storm water ponding areas incorporating this subdivision. 3. A 40 foot and 60. foot half right-of-way shall be dedicated for Northview Park Road and Lexington Avenue respectively. 4. In addition to all common lot line drainage and utility easement requirements, additional utility easements required by final detail design and alignment shall be dedicated over affected side and rear lot-lines. 5. This development shall provide the appropriate easement, providing for looping of the water main to Lexington Avenue from the central portion of this development. 6. The final plat shall provide a minimum 50 foot right-of-way across proposed Lot 8, Block 2, to the proposed church site in the southwest corner. 7.,,This development shall be responsible for the construction of a full residential street within this subdivision, subject to any cost participation agreement entered into with the City, adjacent to City park property. 8. Temporary construction and/or slope easements shall be acquired from all adjacent private property as dictated by the final approved grading plan. 9 Council Minutes February 17, 1987 9. All permits required from regulatory agencies shall be acquired within the appropriate time frame of the affected agency. 10. Park dedication requirements, according to the Lexington South P.D. Agreement, shall be met. 11. The proposed street name, Parkview Lane, already exists in the City. Therefore, another street name shall be-submitted for approval. 12. The preliminary plat shall be subject to approval of the Dakota County Plat Committee. 13. The platting of the Simpson property shall be subject to a determination by legal staff that adequate notice was provided for public hearing. - 14. Developers shall be responsible for all related assessments. All voted in favor except Blomquist who abstained indicating that her daughter and son-in-law are the owners..of three lots in the subdivision that are intended to be included in the entire subdivision. SEE PLAT FILE NORWEST 3RD ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT An application of EFH Company for preliminary plat approval of Norwest 3rd Addition consisting of Outlot A of Norwest 2nd Addition, containing 2.84 acres, currently zoned LB (Limited Business) within the Norwest PD at the northeast intersection of Pilot Knob Road and Yankee Doodle Road was next submitted. The proposal provides for an office medical building of approximately 40,000 square feet. Dale Runkle detailed the application, including the proposal for 9_foot parking spaces. Access to the Cereal Chemist site to the north was also recommended. Gene Happe was present and explained that the storm sewer from the north would be required also. There was discussion about the proposed realignment of the access road to Pilot Knob Road. After discussion, Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the application for preliminary plat approval, subject to the following conditions: 1. All standard platting conditions shall be adhered to. 2. This plat shall be subject to a Parks Dedication fee. 3. The developer shall be required to provide for 10 foot parking stalls throughout the plat. 4. A storm sewer lateral system shall be provided from CP-5 to this proposed development of adequate size to handle this development and property adjacent to Sherman Court. If installed through a public improvement contract, this project must be ordered by Council action prior to final plat approval. 10 Council Minutes February 17, 1987 r.. 5. This development shall be responsible for the relocation of Norwest Court as required with the Norwest 2nd Addition. 6. This development shall obtain the necessary easements and construct the secondary driveway access to Sherman Court, all at its cost. 7. Appropriate easements from adjacent property owners and/or permits from MnDOT shall be required prior to final plat approval in accordance with the final approved grading and drainage plan, all at the cost of the developer. 8. This development shall be responsible for its lateral benefit from sanitary sewer in accordance with the rates in effect at the time of final plat approval. 9. All internal and external easements necessary for the looping of the water main, storm sewer extension, secondary driveway access to Sherman Court and the relocation of Norwest Court shall be obtained prior to final plat approval. All voted affirmatively. SEE PLAT FILE SAFARI RESERVOIR - CONTRACT #82-14 It was recommended that the tenth and final payment for Contract #82-14 consisting of the Safari Reservoir in the amount of $28,590.15 to Webco Tank Incorporated be approved and authorize final acceptance for perpetual maintenance. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve and authorize the implementation of the recommendation. All voted yes. PARKS CONSTRUCTION - CONTRACT #86-01 After review by the staff, it was recommended that Change Order No. 3 to Contract #86-01 consisting of park construction done by Central Landscaping, Inc. providing for a net deduct of $2,675.00 be approved. Wachter moved, Smith seconded the motion to approve and implement the recommendation. All councilmembers voted yes. MINNESOTA PIPELINE SAFETY ACT A proposed resolution supporting legislative passage of the Minnesota Pipeline Safety Act was presented to the Council. It was noted that the Governor has established a Commission for Pipeline Safety which reviewed a bill that was introduced by Congressman Vento, known as the Pipeline Safety Act of 1986, now reintroduced as the Pipeline Safety Act of 1987. The Minnesota Legislature also has a proposed bill before it regarding pipeline safety. Eagan has four pipelines extending through portions of the community. Smith moved, Ellison seconded the motion to approve the resolution supporting legislative passage of the Minnesota Pipeline Safety Act. All members voted in favor. R 87-8 11 Council Minutes February 17, 1987 1987 FINANCE/CITY CLERK PERSONNEL The Director of Finance and City Administrator have proposed a reorganization within the Finance/City Clerk Department and it was recommended that the Council authorize the removal of the head receptionist from the front counter to assume payroll, while continuing her cashiering duties. This would require a full time person to replace the full-time head receptionist at the front counter. After discussion, upon motion by Ellison, seconded Egan, it was resolved that the Council approve the reorganization to expand the 1/2 person to 3/4 position for the remainder of the year, with the understanding that it would be pre-determined as a full-time position in 1987/1988. All members voted yes. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE FACILITY - CONTRACT #85-21 The Public Works Director recommended that the Council approve Change Order No. 6 to Contract #85-21 to install a new roof on the vehicle maintenance facility because of the considerable amount of patching of the old roof and the replacement of the roof on the new facility. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve Change Order No. 6 to Contract #85-21 to provide for a new roof in. the estimated amount of $22,600.00 to be acquired from borrowed funds, and to be funded over a period of 5 years. All voted yea. REVISED PERSONNEL ORDINANCE The City Administrator brought to the City Council some proposed revisions to the City Personnel ordinance and noted that staff has made recommendations, including those from John Roszak, hired -to review the Personnel Ordinance for the City. Based upon statutory changes, including new policy issues regarding communicable diseases and drug testing, it was recommended that the revisions be adopted. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to adopt and endorse the recommended changes. All members voted in favor. TOWN CENTRE 70 7TH ADDITION - FINAL PLAT Charles Bartholdi appeared on behalf of the applicant for Town Centre 70 7th Addition, consisting of the Kentucky Fried Chicken site. He requested approval of the application for final plat with the understanding that the applicant will not record the plat and no building permit will be issued until all conditions of the plat have been completed, including the MnDOT permit for storm water drainage into I-35E. Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the final plat application, with the understanding that all requirements imposed by the City shall be determined by the staff as to completion. All members voted yea. SEE PLAT FILE 12 Council Minutes February 17, 1987 BEST BUY COMPANY Bradley Hoyt of Hoyt Development Company and two representatives of Best Buy Company appeared informally and requested direction from the City Council regarding a proposed 400,000 square foot building at the northwest corner of Lone Oak Road and Highway #149 in Eagan. Because of the importance of moving the schedule along as quickly as possible, he requested that the public hearing-be held before the Advisory Planning Commission at its regular meeting in March and that the City Council consider the application, if recommended for approval, at its first meeting in April. He stated that because of the very fast growth of Best Buy Company, that it is proposing to construct a new distribution facility in Eagan which would serve the entire midwest region. Some of the issues that must be faced are the EAW which will be required for the 400,000 square foot building which is proposed to be increased to 480,000 to 500,000 square feet over the next five years. The facility would require up to 250 employees on a 27 acre parcel with lot coverage of slightly more than 35% maximum ordinance allowance, with up to 42.5% in the event of complete construction of the 500,000 square foot facility. Councilmembers generally had no opposition to the project, indicating that because of the size of the building, which ultimately could be 11 acres, that landscaping, special facade treatment and other construction features should be highlighted in order to become acceptable. Transportation issues were also discussed because of the site location. No official action was taken. JOINT ADVISORY PARK COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL MEETING A joint meeting of the Advisory Park Commission and City Council was scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 1987 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Municipal Center to discuss miscellaneous issues regarding the City park system. POLICE DISPATCHERS Tom Hedges reported on the current negotiations with the Police Dispatchers regarding their contract demands. He noted that a request for mediation had been made by the dispatching unit. ZYLKA PROPERTY - LAND USE DESIGNATION A letter from William Soules, the attorney for the Zylka property on Galaxie Ave. and Cliff Road was reviewed, in which Mr. Soules has requested specific uses for the property. It was noted that the Council had designated the property for Limited-Business purposes in the Comprehensive Guide, and no official action was taken. 13 Council Minutes February 17, 1987 GREEN ACRES Councilman Wachter stated that after having reviewed a schedule of property owners for parcels of property within the City that have acquired green acres status, he questioned whether some were eligible under the law. After discussion, upon motion by Wachter, seconded Egan, it was resolved that the City Attorney's office be requested to review and report their findings regarding green acres to the City Council. All members voted yes. CHECKLIST Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the Checklist dated February 16, 1987 in the amount of $134,046.19 and also the checklist dated February 17, 1987 in the amount of $343,171.38. All councilmembers voted affirmatively, and dated January 31,1987 in the amount of $1,199,103.64. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 11:35 p.m. All voted yea. PHH City C rk 14