10/21/1986 - City Council Regular
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
OCTOBER 21, 1986
A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, October
21, 1986 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, City Engineer Tom Colbert, City Planner
Dale Runkle, Consulting Engineers Bob Rosene and Mark Hanson, and City
Attorney Paul Hauge.
AGENDA
Ellison moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the agenda as
distributed. All voted in favor.
MINUTES
October 7, 1986 - Regular Meeting. Councilman Smith moved, Councilman
Wachter seconded the motion to approve the minutes as presented. All voted
yes.
August 28, 1986 - Special Joint Meeting of APC and Council. Wachter
moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the minutes as distributed. All
voted yea.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Chief Jay Berthe was present and recommended to the City Council
that they authorize Captain Pat Geagan to attend the next session of the
F.B.I. National Academy from January 4 through March 20, 1987. There was
discussion concerning reimbursement and an understanding was reached that in
the event that Captain Geagan leaves City employment within three years from
the completion date of the Academy, that he then will.be required to reimburse
the City for all City expenses incurred in the F.B.I. Program. Smith moved,
Wachter seconded the motion to approve the budget item to include the
attendance of Captain Geagan at the F.B.I. Academy with the conditions
outlined above. All voted in favor.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - MnDOT TRAFFIC SIGNAL OPERATION
Public Works Director Tom Colbert introduced the subject by stating that
City Council members had expressed a concern regarding the design and
operation of traffic signals at various major intersections throughout the
City. He had invited Mike Robinson of MnDOT District No. 9 and Pete Sorenson
of the Dakota County Highway Dept. to be present to answer questions of City
Council members. Councilman Egan stated that there had been certain
violations of left-turn signals on ramp intersections along freeways, and it
appeared that the 'violations had been continuing because of the traffic
semaphore delays at certain intersections, particularly on Diffley and Lone
Oak Roads.
Mr. Robinson noted that there are two types of signal systems in Eagan and
stated that he would check for any malfunctions and will also ask for controls
to monitor the semaphores. He further noted that it would be possible to sign
"no left turn on red arrow" at designated locations.
Councilman Smith stated that there was no justification for red arrows
during non-rush-hour traffic at the freeway ramp interchanges. Councilman
Wachter moved, Ellison seconded the motion to request the Public Works
Director to request MnDOT to further study the Yankee Doodle and I-35E design
ramp interchange. All voted yes. Mr. Robinson stated that he would study
the concerns of the City Councilmembers in greater detail.
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT -'PROPOSED FIRE STATIONS #4 & #5
At the special City Council workshop session on Tuesday, October 14, 1986
a presentation was made by Volunteer Fire Department members to identify the
need for land acquisition for future fire stations #4 and #5 and also the
proposed construction of Fire Station #4 in 1987. City Administrator Tom
Hedges reviewed the proposal for a referendum to cover construction costs and
further, the selection of an architect for the proposed construction of future
fire stations. Acting Chief Ken Southorn, Dick Schindeldecker and Doug Reid
appeared on behalf of the Volunteer Fire Department. Chief Southorn stated
that two locations have been generally located for future fire stations #4 and
#5, including one in the southeast quadrant near the intersection of Dodd
Road and Diffley Road, and the other on Cliff Road in the southwest quadrant
of the City. It was proposed that options be acquired on two parcels of land
pending the outcome of the referendum.
1. Ellison moved, Egan seconded the motion to authorize the City
Administrator to commence negotiations for the acquisition of land for sites
#4 and #5. All members voted yea.
2. Wachter then moved, Egan seconded the motion to direct the staff to
determine a date for proposed bond referendum for land, and construction costs
for fire stations #4 and #5. All voted yea.
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3. Egan moved, Ellison seconded the motion to request the staff to
prepare a request for proposals for architectural services up to the time of
the referendum and for complete architectural services, noting that the plans
for fire station #3 would be generally followed by the architect, thus
potentially reducing the architectural fee. All councilmembers voted
affirmatively.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following consent agenda items were presented to the Council and
recommended for approval:
1. Personnel Items:
a. Seasonal Maintenance Worker - Park Department. It was
recommended that Kermit Wilhelm be hired as a seasonal park maintenance worker
for a period of five weeks by the City.
b. Temporary Clerk-Typist - Planning Department. It was recommended
by the staff that Denise Christensen be hired to fill the position of part-
time clerk-typist for the Planning Department.
2. Contractor's Licenses. A list of contractor's license applications,
including the following: plumbing, roofing, heating and ventilating,
homeowner and general contractor, was attached to the October 21, 1986 packet
and it was recommended that the applications for licenses be approved.
3. Beer, Wine and Liquor License Renewals. A schedule of applications
for nine on-sale liquor, four off-sale liquor, one on-sale club liquor
license, five wine licenses, 13 on-sale beer and 13 off-sale beer license
applications was brought to the Council for its review. It was recommended
that the applications be approved subject to compliance with all City
requirements.
4. Animal Pound Agreement/Lakeside Animal Hospital. A proposed agreement
between Dr. C. R. Fitz of the Lakeside Animal Hospital at 4785 So. Robert
Trail, for City animal pound purposes was brought to the City Council and it
was recommended that the Agreement be approved. In addition, a petition
signed by residents in the Lexington Place area was brought to the City
Council. Staff recommended that no further action be taken on the request for
a hearing to determine whether to terminate the William and Kim Abel Kennel
license.
5. Coachman Road - Hampton Heights - Roadway Easement Vacation. A
Petition was submitted and it was recommended that it be received by the
Council, vacating a portion of the Coachman Road right-of-way and that a
public hearing be scheduled for November 18, 1986 at 7:00 p.m. at the
Municipal Center.
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6. Nicols Road - Project #460 - Resolution. It was recommended that a
Resolution requesting a street width variance for Project #460 covering Nicols
Road, be approved to allow the City's proposed design width.
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7. Lexington Hills - Sanitary Sewer - Project #478. The feasibility
report for Project #478 covering sanitary sewer improvements in Lexington
Hills had been completed and it was recommended that the report be received
and that a public hearing be scheduled for November 18, 1986 at 7:00 p.m. at
the Eagan Municipal Center.
Upon motion made by Smith, seconded Wachter, it was resolved that the
foregoing consent agenda items be approved and authorized to be implemented by
the City staff. All voted in favor.
BUR OAK HILLS - PROJECT #484 - PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Bea Blomquist convened the public hearing regarding street and
utility improvements under Project #484 in the Bur Oak Addition. Tom Colbert
introduced the project and Mark Hanson of the consulting engineering firm was
present to detail the feasibility report that was dated October 15, 1986.
Representative Jim Merilla, engineer for the developer, was present and had no
objections. Egan moved to close the hearing and order in the project and
authorize the preparation of plans and specifications. Ellison seconded the
motion. All voted in favor except Wachter who voted against.
BLUEBERRY CIRCLE - PROJECT #481 - PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor then reconvened the public hearing regarding Project #481
consisting of proposed storm sewer improvements in the Blueberry Circle area
of Hilltop Estates. The council had considered the hearing at its October 7,
1986 meeting and had several questions and directed the staff to contact all
affected property owners, the developer, and the builders of three homes that
had been affected by the storm water problem. Tom Colbert gave a detailed
report and recommended against placing additional fill around the trees and
the rear of the lots. He stated that a building on Lot 16 indicated the "as
built" was 2 1/2 feet lower than the site plan approved by the City. Lot 14
was allegedly sold to Sunshine Construction Company at a $3,000.00 discount
and Lot 15 was sold to Heritage Homes at a $6,000.00 discount. The developer
had indicated that the discount had been given so that the builders would
solve the drainage problem. In addition, Heritage Homes had installed a
$1,400.00 outlet pipe from the rear lots. He reviewed several alternates:
1. A french drain or wet well, but stated it would not be practical.
2. A sump pump.
3. Removal of trees and additional fill.
4. Storm sewer outlet.
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Dan Osborn, the owner of Lot 16, recommended that if a resolution is not
accomplished in the near future, that the City Council should deny further
permit approval for the developer and builders of the lots. He stated that he
would contribute up to $1,000.00 toward the storm sewer outlet. Steve Reed,
the owner of Lot 14, requested the storm sewer be installed and would
contribute up to $2,000.00. Mr. Dannecker, the owner of Lot 15, was present
and stated he would contribute toward resolving the problem. John Moffat, the
owner of Lot 13, noted that his lot is about 20 to 30 feet higher than Lots 14
through 16 and recommended against assessing costs against adjoining lots.
David Carroll of Sunshine Construction Co. noted that some of the discount
was used to place fill and about $4,500.00 worth of fill was placed in the
rear of the lot on which a home was constructed by Sunshine Construction Co.
Wally Hafstad of Heritage Energy Homes also appeared and stated that $5,000.00
had been spent filling the lot on which Heritage Homes built a residence. He
further noted that City inspectors had inspected the lot during construction.
Councilman Wachter moved that the developer and builders should resolve
the issues to the City Engineer's specifications and that the residential
owners not be required to pay an additional amount to resolve the issue.
There was no second. Mr. Wachter also suggested cutting off building permits
for the builders, and plat approval for the developer. Councilman Ellison
noted that it did not appear to be possible to come to an agreement by the
affected parties and that the Council does not have enough information to
determine if the builders were at fault. Councilman Egan also submitted that
it would not be logical to withdraw permits without further evidence.
Mr. Reed stated that he would not contribute to a sump pump and Councilman
Smith asked if the three owners would contribute toward a sump pump solution.
There was discussion concerning the total estimated cost of $18,000.00 being
split between three parties including $6,000.00 by the City, $6,000.00 by the
affected residential owners, and $6,000.00 by the developer and builders.
Mayor Blomquist then moved to close the hearing and to encourage the three
groups to contribute toward the permanent solution, consisting of a storm
sewer outlet and further, to approve the project for the storm sewer
alternate, subject to such an agreement being entered into; but in the event
that no such agreement is entered into, that the project not be ordered in.
Councilman Egan seconded the motion and all voted yes, except Wachter who
voted against.
GROUP W CABLE - SALE
The City Administrator discussed the proposed sale of the Burnsville-Eagan
Cable System by Group W to North Central Cable Communications Corporation.
The City Council had discussed the sale at a workshop session and the detailed
financial information had been distributed at that time. The Joint Cable
Commission recommended approval and the Burnsville City Council did likewise.
Ralph Campbell, the Cable Administrator, was present to answer questions.
Upon motion by Smith, seconded Wachter, it was resolved that the resolution
presented to the Council authorizing the transfer of ownership as described
above, be approved. All members voted affirmatively.
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GAMBLING LICENSE - MS SOCIETY
An application for Class B gambling license was submitted by the National
Multiple Sclerosis Society, Minnesota North Star Chapter, for a pull tab
operation at the Valley Lounge at 3385 Sibley Memorial Highway. The rental
agreement and sketch had been presented to the City staff for its review. A
representative of the MS Society was present and there was discussion
concerning the current ordinance requirement that there be a local Eagan
organization application in existence prior to the issuance to a national
charitable organization. Noting the Lions Club had submitted an application
to the State for approval of a pull tab license, Egan moved, Wachter seconded
the motion that the Eagan Lions Club application be approved subject to
compliance with all City ordinances. All members voted in favor.
Councilman Ellison objected to the non-Eagan area organizations being
granted pull tab licenses. Egan then moved, Smith seconded the motion to
approve the MS application, subject to compliance with State and City
requirements. Those in favor were Blomquist, Smith and Egan; those against
were Wachter and Ellison.
ROBERT DOUGHERTY - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE
The application of Robert Dougherty for conditional use permit for sit-
down restaurant in Town Centre 70 Addition, and for on-sale liquor license was
then presented to the City Council. Robert Dougherty was present and Mr.
Hedges explained the application. It' was noted that the Advisory Planning
Commission recommended approval of the conditional use permit, subject to
applicable ordinances. There were no objections and Smith moved, Egan
seconded the motion to approve the conditional use permit, subject to
compliance with City ordinance requirements. All voted yea.
Egan then moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the application
for on-sale liquor license, subject to City requirements. All members voted
affirmatively.
SPANDE 1ST ADDITION - WAIVER OF PLAT
The application of Roy A. Spande for waiver of plat to split Lot 1, Block
1, in Spande 1st Addition then was presented to the Council for its
consideration. Mr. Runkle explained the application and a representative of
the applicant was present. There were no objections, and Smith moved, Wachter
seconded the motion to approve the application, subject to the following
conditions:
1. The applicant shall install a sanitary sewer service and water service
to Lot 1 and a sanitary sewer service to the newly created lot.
2. The development shall be responsible for a park dedication fee.
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3. If approved, the waiver of plat shall be subject to all applicable
code requirements.
All voted in favor. R 86-62
E-Z AIR PARK EXPANSION - WAIVER OF PLAT
The application of Charles Nolan for waiver of plat to split the north 650
feet of Lot 6, Block 1, Eagandale Center Industrial Park #2 for E-Z Air Park
expansion purposes was next heard. The Advisory Planning Commission
recommended approval, subject to certain conditions. Dale Runkle detailed the
application for the purpose of the City Council members, and there were no
objections. Egan moved, Ellison seconded the motion to, approve the
application, subject to compliance with the conditions imposed upon the
conditional use permit, including the landscape and lighting plan, to conform
with City requirements, which original conditional use permit was approved on
August 10, 1986. All voted in favor.
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HOLIDAY PLUS - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CLIFF & NICOLS ROADS
The application of Holiday Station Stores, Inc. for conditional use permit
for a pylon sign and gas pump canopy and a variance for 20 foot parking
setback along Nicols Road, was next brought to the Council. Dale Runkle
explained that the application also included conditional use permit for
service station and that the notices had been sent to the applicable property
owners. One concern had been that access to the station line up directly
across from the entry to the Cedar Cliff Shopping Center. It was noted that
it did conform. The applicant has provided for service bays on the site. On-
site movement and signage also was an issue. The reader board has been
eliminated and now the square footage of the sign will be under 125 square
feet.
The staff recommended a secondary access to Erin Lane. Representatives of
Holiday were present. Councilman Ellison asked if Holiday has service bays at
any of its other sites and the representative answered "no". The
representative also stated that Holiday may lease or operate service bays
itself, but was prepared to build the service bays as required by City
ordinance.
Councilman Ellison noted that the applicant preferred no service bays, and
that there is also a service station with bays in the area. He suggested
eliminating the requirement for service bays. Egan moved, Wachter seconded
the motion to approve the application, subject to the following conditions,
noting that condition 8 would strike the word "utilized" from the Planning
Commission recommendations:
1. The appropriate governmental body (City/County) shall remove the
restricted access over the proposed access onto Nicols Road prior to Council
approving the Conditional Use Permit.
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2. This development shall provide access onto Erin Lane.
3. A financial guarantee for the landscaping shall be submitted and not
released until one year after the installation.
4. All parking stalls shall be 10 feet wide.
5. The approved pylon sign shall be subject to the one-time $2.50 per
square foot sign fee.
6. Adequate notice shall be provided for public hearing prior to the City
Council hearing.
7. All outside storage shall be contained and screened.
8. The service bays shall be operational as a condition of the
conditional use permit.
9. All code requirements shall be complied with.
Councilman Ellison then moved, Blomquist seconded the motion to amend the
original motion to eliminate the requirement for service bays, noting that the
service bays may not be a necessary requirement in all cases any longer.
Those in favor were Blomquist and Ellison; those against were Smith, Egan and
Wachter.
Blomquist moved, Egan seconded the motion to instruct the staff to require
compliance to include service bays in all commercially zoned parcels to be
consistent and that a formal revision to the GB zoning category to require
service bays be adopted at the present time with the revision to be included
and printed at the time of the next ordinance revision process in the City.
All members voted yea.
BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN - PRELIMINARY PLAT
The application of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church for preliminary plat
approval concerning approximately 3.5 acres located on Pilot Knob Road and
Berry Ridge Road, came to the Council for its review. Dale Runkle described
the application and noted that at the time of the original approval of the
rezoning in January of 1977, a waiver of plat was approved creating a separate
legal parcel. The applicant had requested a building permit in 1986 which was
granted, subject to compliance with the platting requirements and there were
no objections to the application. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to
approve the application, subject to the following:
1. Building occupancy shall not occur until the property has received
final plat approval.
2. A detailed landscape plan only shall be. submitted on an approved
grading plan and bonded for an appropriate amount. Screening of parking
areas will be a requirement of that phase of construction with plant material
meeting the size requirements of the City.
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3. Any free standing sign above 7 feet shall be subject to a conditional
use permit. All signage shall be subject to the one time sign fee of $2.50
per square foot.
4. This development shall line up its driveway onto Berry Ridge Road,
directly opposite the driveway entrance for the Pines.
5. This development shall also be responsible for the installation of the
necessary storm sewer to collect runoff from existing and future parking areas
and direct it into the Pilot Knob Road storm sewer system.
6. This development should dedicate a 75 foot half right-of-way for Pilot
Knob Road.
7. Vacation of the excess easterly 50 foot roadway right-of-way shall not
be approved until such time as the need for a frontage road is determined by
Dakota County.
8. This development shall be responsible for its lateral benefit from
trunk sanitary sewer, trunk area storm sewer, and future streets upgrading and
trailway assessments for Pilot Knob Road at the rates in effect at the time of
final platting.
All voted affirmatively. SEE PLAT FILE
CARBONE'S FIRST ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT
The application of David Carbone for preliminary plat approval of
Carbone's First Addition was brought to the Council. It was noted that the
application increased the existing parcel to 90 feet by 130 feet, which parcel
is located on Yankee Doodle Road. The expansion would allow additional
parking of up to 50 parking stalls. The staff report was reviewed by Dale
Runkle and the Advisory Planning Commission recommended approval, subject to
certain conditions. Smith moved, Ellison seconded the motion to approve the
application, subject to the following conditions:
1. This development shall be responsible for storm sewer to drain the
parking lot into the storm sewer constructed under the Yankee Doodle Road
street improvement project.
2. This development shall dedicate a 50 foot half right-of-way for Yankee
Doodle Road and also the existing 90 foot easement shall be vacated prior to
final plat approval.
3. This development shall be responsible for the water lateral benefit,
trunk water area upgrading, and trunk storm sewer assessments at the rate in
effect at the time of final platting.
4. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted, bonded and not released
until after one year from the time of installation.
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October 21, 1986 5. This plat shall be subject to a parks dedication fee.
6. The existing pylon sign shall be relocated and be 10 feet within the
property line.
7. The trash area shall be enclosed and screened and carefully located
within the lot, pursuant to staff approval.
All voted in favor.
SEE PLAT FILE
COCA COLA - GRADING PERMIT #EX-03-246
The application of Coca Cola Company of Minnesota for a grading permit for
purposes of additional storm sewer facilities to allow continued development
in the Eagandale Center Industrial Park was brought to the Council.
Negotiations had taken place with Opus Corporation and Northwestern Mutual
Life Insurance Company by the City staff to review alternates to handle future
run-off in the southern portion of the industrial park. After discussion,
Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the grading permit, subject
to City ordinance requirements. All members voted in favor.
HOLLAND'LAKE - STORM SEWER - CONTRACT #86-23
Tom Colbert submitted the bids for the Holland Lake area trunk storm sewer
improvements under City Project #444R, Contract #86-23, and noted the low bid
was from S. M. Hentges. Several alternates were explained and the consulting
engineer recommended that the base bid be approved and the alternates be
reviewed in more detail with a later recommendation concerning the alternates.
Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to award the base bid to S. M.
Hentges in the sum of $959,076.37 and instruct the staff to further review the
alternates with possible future action concerning the award of part or all of
the alternates. All members voted yes.
BURR OAK ADDITION - CONTRACT #86-25
The bids for the Burr Oak Addition, Contract #86-25 consisting of utility
and street improvements was brought to the Council for its consideration. The
staff noted that the developer had not completed its final plat application
process and recommended the Council continue further consideration of the
award of the contract. Egan moved, Blomquist seconded the motion to accept
and implement the staff's recommendation. All voted yea.
ATHLETIC FIELD - LIGHTING - CONTRACT #85-24
The final payment request from People's Electric in the sum of $39,645.24
was submitted for Project #85-24 and it was recommended by the staff that it
be approved. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the staff's
recommendation. All voted yes.
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BEECHER DRIVE - CONTRACT #85-9 - CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
Change Order No. 1 to Contract #85-9 covering Beecher Drive was submitted
and it was recommended by the staff that the Council approve the additional
amount of $9,334.74. Smith moved, Ellison seconded the motion to approve
Change Order No. 1 according to Contract #85-9. All voted in favor.
NICOLS ROAD - CONTRACT #86-2 - SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT
A two part supplemental agreement to Contract #86-2 required under M.S.A.
regulations as submitted to the Council and it was recommended that it be
approved. Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Ellison, it was resolved that Part
A with an additional amount of $2,280.00 and Part B with an addition of
$9,900.00 be approved, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all
related documents. All councilmembers voted affirmatively.
NORTHVIEW MEADOWS - CONTRACT #82-F
It was recommended that the Council approve Northview Meadows improvement
under Contract #82-F and accept it for perpetual maintenance. Smith moved,
Egan seconded the motion to approve the recommendation by the staff. All
members voted yes.
RUBBISH HAULERS LICENSES - 1987
A schedule of rubbish hauler license applications was submitted to the
City Council and it was recommended that they be approved. A letter will be
sent to all rubbish hauler licensees because the Eagan Solid Waste Abatement
Commission has discussed the possibility of curbside pick-up in late 1987 and
1988. Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Egan, it was resolved that the
applications of the rubbish haulers be approved as submitted. All voted in
favor.
CIGARETTE LICENSE RENEWALS - 1987
A schedule of applicants for cigarette license renewals for 1987 was
submitted and it was recommended that the applications be approved. Smith
moved, Egan seconded the motion, all voted in favor, to approve the
applications with the exception that Wachter voted against the approval of the
license at the Super America Station because of its closeness to the nearest
school. All voted yea.
TOWN CENTRE 70 SIXTH ADDITION - FINAL PLAT
The application for final plat approval of Town Centre 70 Sixth Addition
located north of Duckwood Drive between Pilot Knob Road and Town Centre Drive
was submitted for Council review. The staff recommended approval, noting that
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all ordinance requirements had been complied with. Charles Bartholdi was
present for the applicant. Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve
the application, subject to compliance with all City requirements. All
members voted in favor.
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WILDERNESS PONDS ADDITION - FINAL PLAT
A representative of the applicant was present requesting approval of the
final plat for Wilderness Pond Addition. Mr. Colbert indicated that he had
not reviewed the final application information and the applicant requested
that the Council consider the application at its special meeting on October
27, 1986.
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LEXINGTON PLACE SOUTH 3RD ADDITION - FOUNDATION PERMITS
Mark Parranto, a developer of the Lexington Place South 3rd Addition,
appeared and, stated that the final plat had been submitted to the County
Surveyor's office for recommendation and approval, but that the first plat had
been lost within the Surveyor's office. He indicated that it is important
that the developer proceed during the fall of 1987 and requested foundation
permits for six model homes to allow backfilling and grading. Upon motion by
Smith, seconded Egan, it was resolved that based upon the hardship involved,
the request for foundation permits for 6 model homes be granted, but that no
building permits be granted until the final plat has been satisfactorily
approved according to City requirements. All members voted yes.
SUNSET 10TH ADDITION - FINAL PLAT
The application for final plat approval of Sunset 10th Addition came to
the City Council. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the
application, subject to compliance with City ordinance specifications. All
members voted yes.
SEE PLAT FILE
NORTHWEST AEROSPACE TRAINING FACILITY - FOUNDATION PERMIT REQUEST
An application had been submitted by Northwest Airlines for a foundation
permit for the Northwest Aerospace Training Facility in Section 1. Staff
recommended approval, but also that the Council not allow any construction
beyond the foundation permit unless rezoning and platting has been
accomplished according to City requirements. Smith moved, Wachter seconded the
motion to approve the permit with the foregoing condition. All members voted
in favor.
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OFF-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE - IMMEDIATE FAMILY PROVISION
A draft of the proposed revision to Eagan Ordinance 5.05 regarding
limitation on ownership to immediate family members was submitted by the City
Attorney's office. The Councilmembers requested, however, that the wording
provide that the immediate family only be construed to cover family members
living at the same address or in the same household, and requested a redraft
of the Ordinance revision.
HOCKEY ARENA - PETITION
A Petition was received from a large number of Eagan residents and others
requesting consideration for the construction of a hockey arena in the City.
Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to refer the petition to the Advisory
Park Commission for review and recommendation. All members voted in favor.
SOUTH OAKS ADDITION - UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS
A letter was received from Daniel C. Johnson, an owner in South Oaks
Addition requesting consideration by the City Council for the installation of
utilities in South Oaks Addition. Staff was directed to request that a
petition be submitted by affected property owners if they desired a
feasibility report covering improvements.
PIZZA HUT - ON-SALE BEER LICENSE
The staff noted that there has recently been a change in ownership of the
Pizza Huts of Northwest, Inc., the licensee of the Pizza Hut in the Cedarvale
area. Because of City Ordinance requirements, an application was submitted
for approval of the transfer of the license. Upon motion by Wachter, seconded
Egan, it was resolved that the application be approved. All members voted
yes.
CABLE TELEVISING OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
City Administrator Tom Hedges discussed with the City Council the
televising and future playback by Group W of the City Council meetings. The
question of official public documents arises concerning the videotapes. The
staff was requested to further review the exact status of the Cable tapes and
report back to the council.
INDIRECT SOURCE PERMIT UPDATE
Dale Runkle described to the City Councilmembers the status of issuance of
ISP's by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for developments within the
City. The City has been named a co-permittee on ISP's issued or in process
and there is a question of interpretation as to whether the ISP should issue
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where more than 1,000 parking spaces are anticipated in the entire
development, or for a specific project. Mayor Blomquist stated that she had
contacted Tom Kalatowski, the Executive Director of the MPCA, and noted that
there is inadequate staffing at the PCA level for the efficient issuing of the
permits. The Mayor encouraged the Executive Director to proceed with the
ISP's affecting the City and to avoid further delays. Staff will submit
further information to the City Council periodically.
GUN CLUB WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION - RESOLUTION
A resolution was submitted for approval by the City Council, requesting
the Gun Club Watershed Management Organization to prepare the City of Eagan's
portion of the wetland inventory required for the City's water quality
management plan and the WMO's watershed management plan. Smith moved, Egan
seconded the motion to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all
related documents, including the Resolution requesting the land inventory
through the Dakota County Soil and Conservation District. All members voted
in favor.
RICH HEFTI - RESIGNATION
A letter from Rich Hefti resigning as the Assistant City Engineer was
submitted to the City Council. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to
accept the resignation reluctantly, noting that Mr. Hefti has been appointed
the City Engineer for the City of Rosemount. A letter was requested to be
sent to Mr. Hefti thanking him for his excellent assistance on the engineering
staff of the City. All voted yes.
DRUG USE OR ABUSE POLICY FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
Councilmembers discussed the potential of requiring drug tests for new and
existing employees of the City, including an educational program for the
employees. Staff and City attorney's office were requested to investigate the
issue more fully.
CHECKLIST
Egan moved, Wachter -seconded the motion to approve the following checklist
dated October 21, 1986 in the amount of $2,121,284.91. All voted yea.
& September 30, 1986 in the amount of $ 560,652.68.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.m.
All voted yea.
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