07/15/1986 - City Council Regular
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL _•,,na
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
JULY 15, 1986
A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, July 15,
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, Consulting Engineers Bob
Rosene and Mark Hanson, City Planner Dale Runkle and City Attorney Paul Hauge.
Mayor Blomquist chaired the meeting.
AGENDA
Ellison moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the agenda as
presented. All voted in favor.
MINUTES
Regular meeting - July 1, 1986. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion
to approve the minutes for the regular meeting of the Eagan City Council of
July 1, 1986. All voted yes.
Special joint meeting - June 26, 1986. Egan moved, Ellison seconded the
motion to approve the minutes for the special joint meeting of the Advisory
Planning Commission and City Council held on June 26, 1986. All Council
members voted yea.
SOUND LEVEL METER PROGRAM
City Administrator Tom Hedges and Assistant Administrator Jon Hohenstein
presented to the City Council a proposal whereby the City could use a sound
level meter owned by the League of Minnesota Cities for up to eighteen months.
In addition, Mr. Hohenstein recommended a joint meeting be held with the Air
Noise Committee noting that he and other staff members have been meeting with
MAC officials regarding the noise impact over the City. Smith moved, Egan
seconded the motion to schedule a special meeting of the City Council for 6:30
p.m. on July 31, 1986 at the Municipal Center to consider the proposed capital
improvements program, at 7:15 p.m. a special meeting of the City Council with
the Air Noise Committee and at 8:00 p.m. a joint meeting with the Advisory
Planning Commission to review the Comprehensive Guide Plan revisions. All
Councilmembers voted yes. Mr. Hohenstein also discussed the 1972 agreement
whereby it was understood that airplane take-offs would veer to the left
across the northern portion of Eagan and generally avoid residential areas and
it was proposed that the agreement be reinstated with the concurrence of
Mendota Heights.
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PARK COMMITTEE
Tom Hedges stated that at the July 1, 1986 meeting, the City Council
directed the Park Director to proceed with further negotiations to expand the
acreage of the Northview Athletic Field and to acquire the fifteen-acre Ohmann
property adjacent to the Fairway Hills Plat. In addition, there was
consideration of the acquisition of other parcels and Ken Vraa was present to
review with the Council progress to date. He presented several charts and
described the parcels considered and answered questions about specific
locations for park uses. Topography, cost, location, etc. are factors in
determining appropriate sites. He indicated that the 8 acre park on the Pilot
Knob site south of the City Hall may not be very adaptable for actual athletic
purposes and the Peterson parcel at the southeast corner of the City does not
appear available at the present time. The Park Department was requested to
continue the process with a later report to the Councilmembers.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following consent agenda items were presented and recommended for
approval:
1. Personnel Items:
a. Clerk-Typist Pool. It was recommended that Corrine Smith be hired
to fill the vacant position of the clerk-typist in the typing pool in the
administrative division effective July 14, 1986.
2. Contractor's Licenses. A schedule of contractor's licenses including
plumbing, heating, ventilating and general contractors was attached to the
packet and it was recommended that the license applications be approved.
3. Extension of Health Insurance Coverage. In 1985 a new statute called
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) became law dealing with
continuation of medical care benefits for employees and dependants. It was
recommended the the Council approve the option and continuation of medical
care benefits for employees and dependants to eighteen or thirty-six months
depending on the circumstances as provided by COBRA from the date of
termination of employment for reasons other than an employee's gross
misconduct.
4. Eagandale Office Park 2nd Addition, Project #446. The assessment roll
covering Project #446 regarding street and utility improvements in Eagandale
Office Park 2nd Addition has been completed and it was recommended that the
Council receive the roll and schedule a public hearing to held on August 19,
1986 at 7:00 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center.
5. Eagan Woods Office Park, Project #435. The assessment roll covering
Project #435 regarding street and utility improvements in the Eagan Woods
Office Park was completed and it was recommended that the roll be received and
that the Council schedule a final assessment hearing on August 19, 1986 at the
Municipal Center at 7:00 p.m.
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6. Safari 2nd Addition, Project #439. The assessment roll covering
Safari 2nd Addition street and utility improvements under Project #439 has
been completed by the City Staff. It was recommended that the roll be
received by the Council and that it schedule a 7:00 p.m. public hearing on
August 19, 1986 at the City Hall.
7. Wes--bury 3rd Addition, Project #441. The final assessment roll for
Project ;;441 consisting of Westbury 3rd Addition utility and street
improvements has now been finished by the Engineering Staff and it was
recommended that the roll be received and that the Clerk be authorized to
advertise for a public hearing to be held on August 19, 1986 at the Municipal
Center at 7:00 p.m.
8. O'Neil Trunk Storm Sewer Outlet, Project #443. The assessment roll
for Project #443 was also completed regarding storm sewer outlet for the
O'Neil Trunk Storm Sewer and the Staff recommended the roll be received and
that the Council schedule the final assessment public hearing on August 19,
1986 at the City Hall at 7:00 p.m.
9. 1986 Sealcoating, Contract #86-8, CO #1. A change order to Contract
#86-8 consisting of the 1986 sealcoating project was recommended in the sum of
$50,805.00 noting that the original low bid had been considerably below the
1986 budget of $122,000.00.
10. Lexington Hills Addition, Project #478. A petition had been received
and the feasibility had been completed for sanitary sewer improvements in
Lexington Hills Addition under Project #478. It was recommended the Council
receive the feasibility report and order detailed plans and specifications for
Project #478.
11. Lexington/Northview Park - Trunk Storm Sewer, Project #479. A
petition had been received from the developer in the area of
Lexington/Northview Park for trunk storm sewer improvements and it was
recommended the petition be received and that the City Engineer be authorized
to prepare a feasibility report and detailed plans and specifications.
12. Wyndham Corporate Center Addition Final Plat. The developer of the
Wyndham Corporate Center Addition has completed the final plat and submitted
an application for approval. The Staff recommended approval subject to
compliance with all City requirements.
R 86-49
13. Cverhill Farm 2nd Addition Final Plat. The final plat for the
Overhill Farm 2nd Addition appeared to be in order and the Staff recommended
approval of the application for final plat approval subject to compliance with
all City ordinance requirements.
R 86-50
14. Rahn Cliff 1st Addition Final Plat. The final plat application for
Rahn Cliff 1st Addition had been submitted and based upon compliance with all
City requirements, it was recommended that the final plat application be
approved. R 86-51
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15. Wescott Hills 4th Addition - Storm Sewer Project 86-R. Project 86-R
storm sewer improvements in the Wescott Hills 4th Addition have now been
completed and the Consulting Engineering firm recommended that the City accept
the project for perpetual !maintenance.
Upon motion by Egan, seconded by Wachter it was resolved that the
foregoing consent agenda items be approved and authorized to be implemented.
All voted yes.
HIGHVIEW AVENUE - PROJECT #476 - STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Mayor Bea Blomquist convened the public hearing regarding Project #476
consisting of street improvements for 660 feet west of the centerline of Pilot
Knob Road on Highview Avenue. Tom Colbert indicated that this segment of
Highview Avenue was originally proposed to upgraded under Project #292 in 1980
and at that time the estimated rate per front foot was $21.00 with a final
assessment rate of $19.24 per front foot. Mark Hanson detailed the project to
the members of the Council and to the people in the audience. He noted that
the present gravel construction was installed in 1980 and also reviewed
several alternates which could reduce the cost.
Roger Sperling, an affected property owner, objected that the petition
submitted by residents who would not be assessed for the project was an
improper petition. Al Drenckrahn, another owner whose property was proposed
to be assessed, had requested a study be prepared by the City Staff for the
potential replacement and construction of curbing on the balance of Highview
Avenue and it was noted that the Council did not order such a study. He also
suggested that County Home Heights be included in the study in order to lower
the front foot cost of the improvements for the area proposed on Highview
Avenue.
Councilman Wachter stated the Council did not determine it feasible to
request a study for the balance of Highview Avenue or for Country Home
Heights. Traffic counts have been taken by the City and Ed Martin who
distributed the petition requesting the improvements indicated that the
stretch of gravel road was dangerous, messy and he was in favor of the
project. Another owner in the area indicated that it is the only logical way
out to 1-494 from Highview Avenue and also the dust control measures have
created residue on automobiles during the summer.
Doug Selby, an affected owner, objected to the improvements and stated
that there is greater acceleration on blacktop and therefore safety on the
gravel portion should not be an issue. Mr. Colbert stated that thru
commercial traffic has been discouraged on Highview Avenue. The number of
vehicles per day on Highview Avenue decreases further to the west according to
Mr. Colbert's findings. There were six owners who were generally opposed to
the project and the rest of the persons present favored the installation of
the improvements. Mr. Toomey spoke in favor of the project. John Odink had
questions about the assessments and it was noted that his property would
receive a 75 foot corner lot credit on Pilot Knob Road.
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Councilman Ellison mentioned that there are some streets in the City that
should be upgraded and these will have co reviewed in the future. Councilman
Egan was opposed to substandard streets because of the maintenance cost,
safety problems and nuisance and indicated it was a mistake to divide the
street for improvements in 1980. One of the reasons for delaying the
construction of that portion of Highview Avenue was that the grade of Pilot
Knob Road had not been determined in 1980, but now the road had been upgraded
and the grade of the road had been determined. Councilmembers generally spoke
in favor of the project and Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to close
the pubic hearing, order the project in and authorize the preparation of the
plans and specifications. All members voted yes.
DEERWOOD SCHOOL ADDITION - UTILITY EASEMENT VACATION
The public hearing regarding the vacation of the utility easement at the
Deerwood School Addition on Deerwood Drive was convened by Mayor Blomquist. A
request had been received from the Rosemount School District 196 to vacate an
existing watermain utility easement and the vacation was explained by Mr.
Colbert. There were no objections and Smith moved, Wachter seconded the
motion to close the hearing and to authorize the vacation of the utility
easement. All voted yes.
BLACKHAWK GLEN 1ST.ADDITION_-,-DRAINAGEEASEMENT VACATION;:.
The public hearing regarding the proposed vacation of a drainage and
utility easement over a portion of Blackhawk Glen Addition was convened by the
Mayor. Mr. Colbert explained the reasons for the vacation and there were no
appearances. Egan moved, Smith seconded the motion to approve and authorize
the vacation of the drainage easement. All voted affirmatively.
WILLIAMS & LARUE ADDITION - SANITARY SEWER - PROJECT #450
The next public hearing that was convened by the Mayor consisted of
Project #450 regarding Williams & LaRue Addition sanitary sewer improvements.
Mr. Colbert stated that on December 3, 1985 a public hearing was held to
discuss the installation of the sewer laterals and the Council ordered in the
project. The bids have now been received and it was determined the cost to
construct the sanitary sewer lateral, service and related restoration exceeded
the estimate discussed at the public hearing and therefore, a new public
hearing was scheduled. A meeting had been held with the property owners and
they recommended that the Council proceed with the award of the contract and
there was no one present objecting to the project. Certain deletions were
recommended by the property owners. Wacher moved, Egan seconded the motion to
close the public hearing and approve Project #450 and authorize the award of
the contract with certain deletions as recommended by the Department of Public
Works. All Councilmembers voted aye.
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PILOT KNOB ROAD TRUNK STORM SEWER - PROJECT #473
Mayor Blomquist then convened a public hearing regarding Project #473
consisting of proposed trunk storm sewer improvements in the Pilot Knob Road
area. Public Works Director Colbert described the master storm sewer plan and
how improvement in three locations, including Evergreen Park, Mooney Lake and
City Hall areas are required to be upgraded in order to complete the storm
sewer improvements along Pilot Knob Road. He indicated that some owners have
already been assessed and will not be reassessed, but were notified about the
hearing for informational purposes. Mark Hanson reviewed in detail the
lateral storm sewer from Evergreen Park and the outlet for BP15. There are no
proposed assessments in the Evergreen Park area.
As to the Mooney Lake area, a storm sewer line is proposed to be extended
easterly to JP8 and then to JP9 with the location of the pipe from Mooney Lake
JP8 generally along the north lot lines. There was no detailed survey that
had been accomplished at the present time.
Bruce Tiske of Berryridge Road representing several owners in that
immediate neighborhood was concerned about the location of the line on the
north side of their property and had objections primarily of loss of property
value from trees being removed. He questioned whether alternate plans had
been reviewed and Mr. Colbert discussed the alternates and stated that
maintenance costs and inability to implement a gravity system does not make
any of the alternates.: feasible. A.petition from the affected property owners
on Berryridge Road objecting to the project was submitted.
Karen Hosford of Deerwood Drive discussed the assessments and was
concerned about the disturbance proposed along their property line. Tom
Rooney, an owner east of Mooney Lake objected to the assessments and stated
there would not be adequate benefit to the parcels, noting that the reason for
the project is to take drainage off of Pilot Knob Road. Tom Bergin, Deerwood
Drive, had questions about the two letters sent out by the City and also
stated it was his opinion there would not be adequate benefit to his property
based upon the amount of assessment proposed to be levied. Mike Kohler of
Deerwood Drive objected to the notice and also asked how his property would
drain into the benefited area. It was explained the lower area on his land
will not have an outlet, but there will be a storm sewer system in place under
the proposal. Mayor Blomquist noted that the residents affected need to
determine the affect upon them by the proposed easement and the possible need
to make an appraisal to determine the benefit to the property.
Mayor Blomquist moved, Smith seconded a motion to continue the hearing
until the September 16, 1986 regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. and that Staff
prepare to do a field survey to determine the best location and the impact
upon the neighborhood from the installation of the storm sewer line and also
to do more detail regarding the neighborhood and the assessments and benefits
against the affected property. All members voted yes. Tony Caponi, an
affected property owner, had requested a two month delay to allow the Park
Committee to make recommendations regarding the storm sewer installation.
Councilman Smith then recommended that the Staff prepare a preliminary study
for the proposed development of the City Municipal Center property including
the proposed location of the storm sewer across the property south of the City
Hall.
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OFF-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE POLICY
The next continued public hearing dealt with the consideration of the
elimination of limits on the number of off-sale liquor licenses authorized
within the City. The Council considered the issue at its June 17, 1986
meeting and directed Staff to compile and review regulatory provisions and
restrictions concerning licenses in other communities. Administrative
Assistant Liz Witt submitted a memo dated July 7, 1986 with a schedule of
restrictions from other cities and also letters from interested persons were
reviewed.
Mayor Blomquist stated that she had received numerous telephone calls from
interested parties who generally opposed the removal of the limit on the
number of licenses authorized to be issued. Councilman Egan mentioned that
some of the regulations including the requirement for free-standing building
and one mile between licensed locations are examples of types of controls that
other cities have imposed. He also noted that the City Council has a degree
of responsibility regarding the numbers and locations of licenses. Councilman
Ellison stated he also received calls objecting to the change, but argued that
supply and demand in a free market system was the best way to determine
whether the limit should be lifted. He also noted that the objectors are
current licensees and those who object to the use of liquor generally.
The Council will continue to scrutinize applicants in the future and he
recommended a free market system control. Councilman Ellison also submitted a
list of five recommendations for guidelines which were discussed by other
Councilmembers. Mayor Blomquist noted the need to be responsive and suggested
the limit be based upon a certain number of households per license with 2,500
households proposed for each license. Councilman Egan suggested that
geographical boundaries limitations under the number of licenses per household
or population are other considerations. Councilman Smith suggested that to
use the household criteria would be substituting one artificial restraint for
the existing restraint and problems could arise.
Councilman Ellison moved to strike the limit and include the guidelines
that he had suggested in him memo of July 15, 1986. There was no second and
the motion died. Councilman Egan then moved, Blomquist seconded the motion to
amend the current policy to replace the limitation of five licenses with one
license for at least 2,500 households with the understanding any increases
will be in those areas determined exclusively by the City Council. Councilman
Smith then moved to amend the motion to provide for one license for each 2,000
households and that the criteria not include any specific geographic location.
Wachter seconded the motion. Councilman Ellison argued that such changes
would not create a revision of the existing ordinance. Those in favor of the
amendment were Smith and Wachter, those against were Ellison, Egan and
Blomquist and the amendment died. Those in favor of the main motion were Egan
and Blomquist, those against were Ellison, Smith and Wachter and the main
motion died.
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There was then discussion about revising the original motions. Smith
moved, Egan seconded a motion to reconsider the main motion. Ellison voted no
and the remaining Councilmembers voted yes. Egan then moved and Smith
seconded the motion to amend the off-sale liquor ordinance to include the
following:
1. The City of Eagan will allow one license for each 2,000 households as
determined by accepted data determined by the City staff.
2. It is understood that a sixth off-sale license will not be approved until
at least July 1, 1987.
3. No additional off-sale liquor licenses will be approved until August 1 of
each year, commencing on August 1, 1988.
4. The applicant shall display to the City's satisfaction that it has at
least an option on a specific site for the location of the off-sale store.
Those in favor were Egan, Smith and Wachter. Those against were Blomquist
and Ellison.
TOWN CENTRE 70 OFF-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE
The application of Curtis Johnson for off-sale liquor license in Town
Centre Eagan Shopping Center was again considered by the City Council. At the
May 6, 1986 meeting, the City Council authorized the amendment of the City
Code to allow the fifth off-sale license and at the May 21 City Council
meeting the action regarding the license was continued to allow for public
hearing and potential amendment to the off-sale license regulations. The
applicant was present and there were no objections. Upon motion by Smith,
seconded Egan it was resolved that the application be approved subject to
compliance with all City requirements. All voted in favor.
SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Tom Hedges reported that a Solid Waste Abatement staff report was
completed on April 1, 1986 by Administrative Assistant Hohenstein and the
recommendation was made to appoint a Solid Waste Abatement Commission
comprised of up to nine members. The purpose would be an ad hoc fact finding
body to explore solid waste abatement a cernatives including persons that
indicate an interest in the commission positions. In addition, it was
recommended that the Eagan Chamber of Commerce recommend one person to the
Commission. Smith moved, Ellison seconded the motion to appoint Darlene Barr,
2081 Marble Lane, Larry Knutson of Knutson Rubbish Service, Tom Mann, 1231
Carlson Lake Lane and Jon Hohenstein representing local government to the
Commission with an additional Chamber of Commerce recommendation to be
considered at a later time. All voted in favor.
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HRA FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS PROGRAM
During the fall of 1985 the City authorized Dakota County HRA to undertake
a $10,000,000 tax-exempt mortgage revenue bond program and Mr. Hedges stated
that in order for the Dakota County HRA to proceed with the bond sale, the
resolution must be adopted that authorizes and directs the execution of an
agreement assigning residual revenues of the City's single family mortgage
revenue bond in 1980 in the amount of $300,000 to the 1986 $10,000,000 tax-
exempt mortgage revenue bond program. Mark Alfers and a representative of
Miller & Schroeder were present to answer questions of the City Council.
Mr. Alfers explained the tax law uncertainty and the problem of the
investment of the proceeds after the sale creating a negative arbitrage
problem where issues that are still to be resolved. After discussion, Smith
moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the pledge agreement as proposed
and authorize the Dakota County HRA 1986 single-family mortage revenue bond
program with the understanding that the HRA will attempt to implement the
project by September 1, 1986. All voted yes.
DAKOTA COUNTY BANK PYLON SIGN PERMIT
An application from Dakota County State Bank for an amendment to a
conditional use permit to allow 25 square feet of additional signage for the
existing pylon sign for the Dakota County State Bank on Cliff Road was
submitted to the Council. Dale Runkle explained that a permit was approved
for the sign on February 25, 1985 with a maximum sign of twenty feet in height
and not in excess of 70 square feet in sign area. Normally 125 square feet of
sign area per sign is permitted and upon motion by Ellison, seconded by
Wachter it was resolved that the application be approved. All members voted
affirmatively.
RAHN RIDGE WAIVER OF PLAT
The application of Ronald Ebb, B.H. Grace Corporation for waiver of plat
for Lots 1 and 2. Block 2 and Lot 5, Block 3, Rahn Ridge to allow the split of
duplexes on the lots was presented. There were no objections and upon motion
by Egan, seconded by Wachter, it was resolved that the application be
approved. All voted yes.
OVERHILL FARM 1ST ADDITION REZONING
The application of Overhill Properties, Inc. and David Dehler to rezone
Lots 1, 2, 5, 6 & 7, Block 2, Overhill Farms 1st Addition from R-2,
Residential Double to R-1, Residential Single came to the Council for its
consideration. Dale Runkle briefly explained the application and noted that
the Advisory Planning Commission had recommended approval. It was noted there
were two duplex lots between Lots 2 and 5 where duplex units have been
constructed and there was concern about non-conformity of the zoning. David
Dehler was present. Blomquist moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve
the application as submitted subject to compliance with all City requirements.
All voted yes except Smith who voted no.
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EAGANDALE CENTER INDUSTRIAL PARK CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
ADVERTISING SIGN
An application of Indy Outdoor Advertising Sign Company for a conditional
use permit for a two-sided advertising pylon sign fronting on 1494 on Lot 14,
Block 1, Eagandale Office Park was brought to the Council. Mr. Hedges
introduced the application and noted the Advisory Planning Commission
recommended denial. Dale Runkle stated that a sign permit application had
been denied in the general area about one year ago. There were objections
from adjoining property owners and it was noted there is an existing building
sign on the property. The intent of the ordinance, according to
Councilmembers, was to avoid an advertising sign in such locations and Wachter
moved, Egan seconded the motion to deny the application noting the Advisory
Planning Commission recommended denial, the intent of the ordinance is not
being fulfilled, it is an inappropriate location, and opposition for
neighboring property owners. All as more fully detailed in the Resolution, a
copy of which is attached to these minutes. All members voted affirmatively.
FAWN RIDGE 2ND ADDITION
PRELIMINARY PLAT AND REVISED SITE PLAN
The application of Sienna Corporation for preliminary plat and revised
site plan approval for Fawn Ridge 2nd Addition was considered by the Council.
The Advisory Planning Commission at its meeting on June 24, 1986 recommended
approval of the proposal which would provide for 68 single-family lots on a
33.7 acre parcel some of which lots deviated from the R-1 residential single-
family district lot requirements. The original proposal would include 37
duplex lots and approximately 23 single-family lots for a total of 97 dwelling
units.
Dale Runkle explained that the reduction was from 97 to 68 units with 19
lots less than 12,000 square feet and 11 lots less than 10,000 square feet as
proposed. It was further noted that the narrowest lot frontage would be 67
feet with a large number in the 70 foot area. Rod Hardy was present on behalf
of the developer and answered questions concerning the proposal noting that
the request provides for a reduction in the density as currently platted.
Councilman Ellison suggested the sizes and widths were not adequate according
to current standards. Councilman Egan indicated that the Council is
interested in trade-offs primarily with density reductions. Councilman Smith
moved, Councilman Egan seconded a motion to approve the application noting
that the proposal is an improvement, that the topography is very rolling and
that the property is more appropriate for R-1 use, subject to the following
conditions:
1. The final grading/drainage plan shall include emergency overflow
swales at all street low points.
2. The water main shall be extended from North Hay Lake Road to the Cliff
Road property line.
3. A 40 foot half right-of-way and a 65 foot half right-of-way shall be
dedicated for Dodd and Cliff Roads, respectively.
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4. This development shall dedicate the appropriate ponding easements over
Pond LP-33 and Pond LP-65.
5. This development shall dedicate a minimum 20 foot utility easement
over all public utilities not installed within public right-of-way.
6. The right-of-way at all street intersections shall contain a 20 foot
radius.
7. This development shall be responsible for a lateral benefit assessment
from future trunk water main along Cliff Road at the rates in effect at the
time of final platting.
8. This development shall be responsible for obtaining the necessary
permits/approvals from MPCA, MWCC, Minnesota Department of Health, and Dakota
County Highway Department.
9. All costs associated with the installation of internal public streets
and utilities shall be the sole responsibility of this proposed development.
10. The plat be reviewed by the Dakota County Plat Commission because the
plat abuts County road right-of-way.
11. The deviation from the standard lot size requirements shall be
approved for the plan dated May 14, 1986.
12. The plat shall be subject to the Park Commission's review for trail
requirements along County Road 32 and Dodd Road.
13. All standard plat conditions shall be required for this development.
Blomquist moved, Ellison seconded a motion to amend the main motion to
provide that the minimum frontage at the setback line shall be no less than 70
feet for any of the lots. All voted in favor of the amendment and all members
voted in favor of the main motion as amended.
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COMPRI HOTEL APPLICATIONS
The applications of the Compri Hotel and Opus Corporation for preliminary
plat approval, conditional use permit for Eagandale Office Park 4th Addition
for a 6 story, 190 room hotel and future restaurant rezoning from GB & I-1 to
Commercial Planned Development and Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment came to
the Council for its review and consideration. The Advisory Planning
Commission, according to Mr. Runkle, recommended approval of the applications
and the Advisory Parks Commission recommended that the 1986 rate for
commercial-industrial park land dedication fee and trailway on Pilot Knob Road
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It was noted that all of the land formerly zoned GB at the southeast
intersection of 494 and Pilot Knob Road had been included in the 1-494 right-
of-way and in effect the roadside business use would be somewhat comparable to
the area originally zoned GB. Mr. Runkle further indicated that the proposal
is short on required parking, but the applicants have conducted a proof of
parking study and have determined that less parking is possible because of the
nature of the hotel use and further that additional parking area is available
in the event it becomes necessary. Representatives present were Bob
Worthington for Opus Corporation, Greg Nook, Architect and representatives of
Prism Development Corporation.
Bob Worthington discussed the historical development including the former
GB zoned area and Tom Gaffney on behalf of Prism Development, explained the
proposed stream-lined luxury hotel which will not include some of the normal
hotel amenities. He further mentioned that five Compri Hotels are now open
throughout the country with about 12 under construction. Mr. Gaffney stated
an application for a conditional use permit for an on-sale liquor license had
been submitted with the understanding that it will be a public license but
they don't intend to advertise the sale of liquor in the hotel. A separate
restaurant is planned to be opened to the public adjacent to the site.
Councilman Smith was concerned about the food/liquor ratio and also questioned
whether it would be practical for the City to issue two liquor licenses for
the restaurant and for the hotel. It was suggested that the hotel and
restaurant be connected with one license being issued for the project. In
addition, Mayor Blomquist recommended that only the hotel site Comp Guide
amendment be approved at the present time, noting there is no user for the
restaurant at the present. The entire site is 4.9 acres with the hotel site
being 3.8 acres generally similar in size to the former GB zoned parcel.
A. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the application for
Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment to cover only the hotel site consisting of
Lot 1, Block 1 for Planned Development Roadside Business use excluding the
restaurant and the outlot to the east. All voted yes.
B. Egan then moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the
application for rezoning for motel use only to planned development with
roadside business use. All Councilmembers voted yes.
C. Ellison moved, Wachter seconded a motion to approve the application
for preliminary plat subject to the Following conditions:
1. All standard platting and rezoning procedures shall be adhered to.
2. All signage code requirements shall be adhered to.
3. The trash area, perimeter parking shall be screened from public
streets.
4. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted with emphasis on saving
the existing oaks and providing ground cover plan materials on all 2:1 - 3:1
slopes. The plan will be bonded and not released until one year after the
installation.
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5. The total number of parking stalls shall be approved as the site plan
demonstrates.
6. A separate liquor license shall be issued for the hotel's restaurant.
7. Lot 2 shall be subject to site plan review by the Advisory Planning
Commission and City Council.
8. The plat shall be subject to the Advisory Parks & Recreation
Commission recommendations and the Parks dedication fee.
9. The main access drive to this site shall line up with Corporate Center
Curve.
10. The two accesses into this development shall be separated by a
minimum of 200 feet and be a minimum of 30 feet wide.
11. A 20 foot utility easement shall be dedicated adjacent to the
Corporate Centre Drive right-of-way.
12. A 10 foot utility easement shall be dedicated adjacent to the
easterly lot line for sanitary sewer purposes.
13. This development shall be responsible for MPCA and MWCC permits if
required.
14. This project shall be subject to approval and review by the Eagan
Fire Department, in particular with regard to access to the northerly end of
the building, and the location of the trash storage.
All Council members voted yes.
D. Then Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the application
for conditional use permit noting that the Building Inspection Department and
Fire Department had reviewed the application and had no objections. All voted
in favor.
Mr. Worthington also requested approval of a grading permit and Tom
Colbert discussed the policy regarding grading permits in compliance with the
current City Ordinance and its policies. Blomquist moved, Egan seconded a
motion to grant the grading permit subject to compliance with all City
requirements and to authorize the City staff to issue a permit upon such
compliance. All members voted yea.
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CHATTERTON PONDS PRELIMINARY PLAT AND REZONING
The application of Robert Engstrom for preliminary plat approval of
Chatterton Ponds consisting of 28 single-family lots on 19.6 acres and
rezoning from A, Agricultural to R-1, Single-family came to the Council for
its review. Dale Runkle introduced the application and noted there is an
existing residence on the property and the Advisory Planning Commission
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recommended approval of-both-applications. The project would consist of a.650
foot.cul-de-sac, but it did not appear that there were other alternates for
access to and out of the property.
Bob Engstrom appeared as did Howard Kylo for the applicant in addition to
Mick and Eunice Chatterton, the owners. Mr. Engstrom stated that he has
buyers for the lots and will perform architectural control functions for one
year requiring layouts for the homes on each of the lots. He stated he would
prefer a double entry from Pilot Knob Road, although staff recommended a
single entrance. He also proposed narrower street widths because many of the
lots have single frontage due to the terrain and ponds on the property.
There were questions from Councilmembers concerning the cul-de-sac
islands and Mr. Colbert suggested experimenting with this plat noting that it
appeared to be an appropriate plat to do so. Councilman Egan recommended full
standard street widths and also had concerns about safety, having in mind the
excessive lengths of the cul-de-sacs. Councilman Wachter was concerned about
fire safety and snow storage on the cul-de-sacs. Earl Kenneally of Pines
Condominiums to the south appeared and strongly recommended approval of the
application. Egan moved, Ellison seconded a motion to approve the application
for rezoning to R-1 single family and preliminary plat approval subject to the
following conditions:
1. A variance shall- be granted for the length of cul-de-sac-street
copstruction.
2. All internal rights-of-way shall be a minimum of 60 feet in width.
3. All internal street construction shall meet City standards for width
with final cul-de-sac design being approved by the Engineering Division.
4. All grading, street and utility construction shall be in conformance
with current City engineering design standards.
5. All drainage, utility and ponding easements shall be dedicated with
the final plat of sufficient size to accommodate all public utilities, ponds
and trailways.
6. This development shall assume all costs associated with the
installation of streets and utilities to service this subdivision. In
addition, it shall be responsible for the additional trunk area storm sewer
assessments associated with-this single-family development.
7. The final plat shall not be approved until the outlet for Mooney Lake
(JP-7) has been ordered by Council action.
8. The Pilot Knob Road access center island shall be eliminated.
9. The association shall be responsible for the maintenance and planting
of the cul-de-sac islands.
10. The existing farm animals (cows) shall be removed prior to building
permit issuance.
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11. Park dedication fees and trail issues shall be resolved prior to
final plat.
12. All standard plat conditions shall be adhered to.
13. All lots shall have at least 50 feet of frontage in compliance with
ordinances.
14. This development shall be responsible for lateral benefit assessments
for water and sanitary sewer.
15. The split entry shall not be allowed but that center islands in the
cul-de-sacs shall be approved. It was also recommended that the staff plan to
save as many trees as possible in the boulevard areas.
16. A cash dedication requirement shall be required for all lots.
17. Trailway on Pilot Knob Road shall be tha respondibiiity of this
development.
18. A five foot bituminous path shall be developed connecting the
easterly most cul-de-sac to the east boundary of the plat, connectable to the
trailway in Berry Ridge Park.
19. The developer shall bench in a trail bed two feet above the normal
pond elevation, and provide a trail easement through proposed lot 24 to that
portion of Berry Patch Park now inaccessible.
All members voted affirmatively. SEE PLAT FILE
TRAILS OF THOMAS LAKE PRELIMINARY PLAT
The application of New Horizon Homes for preliminary plat approval of the
Trails of Thomas Lake, Outlot C of Thomas Lake H:,ights south of the proposed
Deerfield apartment project then came to the Council. The Comp Guide
designates the area as a mixed parks and R-2 with density of 3-6 units per
acre. Current zoning is R-3 as a part of the Blackhawk Planned Development.
Dale Runkle described the application and noted the quadrominium buildings
exceed the 30 foot front yard setback and have more than 30 feet between
buildings which is required in Thomas Lake replat in 1983. An association
will control the -rash pickup and maintain the common areas. There were no
objections.
Greg Frank appeared on behalf of McComb Knutson for the applicant. The
Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions and it was
noted that a cul-de-sac variance of 30 feet will be required, but there did
not appear to be any alternates to the proposal. Ellison moved, Egan seconded
a motion to approve the application subject to the following conditions
including the variance for 30 feet for the 530 foot cul-de-sac:
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1. All detailed utility and street improvement plans shall be designed in
accordance with current City engineering standards and requirements.
2. Additional right-of-way and/or roadway easements shall be conveyed to
allow the construction of the temporary cul-de-sac for Clemson Drive on the
west boundary.
3. A variance shall be granted prior to final plat approval for the
excessive length of the cul-de-sac.
4. Street name for the cul-de-sac shall be changed to Clemson Court or
Circle.
5. The water main shall be looped from the cul-de-sac to the existing
stub in the northeast corner.
6. All drainage, ponding and utility easements shall be dedicated on the
final plat as required by City staff, subject to final detail plan review and
approval.
7. This plat shall be subject to all of the applicable conditions in the
Blackhawk Park PD Agreement.
8. One Homeowners Association shall control the entire development of
"The Trails of Thomas Lake".
9. This plat shall be subject to all standard plat conditions.
All members voted yes. SEE PLAT FILE
PARK FOREST APARTMENTS REZONING AND PRELIMINARY PLAT
The application of Design Collective for rezoning from Agricultural to R-4
multiple and for preliminary plat approval of Park Forest Apartments in the
southeast quarter of Section 16 west of Federal Drive and 35E was presented to
the Council. Mr. Runkle indicated that the applicant had requested a
continuance and Wacher moved, Egan seconded a motion to continue the
applications indefinitely at the request of the applicant. All voted yes.
SEE PLAT FILE
SOUND LEVEL METER PROGRAM
City Administrator Tom Hedges described the report of Administrative
Assistant Hohenstein regarding the proposed loan of a sound meter from the
Minnesota League of Cities and recommended that the Council approve the loan.
Smith moved, Ellison seconded the motion to approve the implementation of the
sound meter program through the League of Minnesota Cities as recommended by
the staff. All voted yea.
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PPBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
1. Contract #86-2 - Nicols Road. The plans and specifications for Nicols
Road have now been prepared and it was recommended that the Council approve
the plans. Tom Colbert updated the Council regarding revisions to the plans
and noted the staff recommended an eight-foot bituminous trail whereas the
property owners along Nicols Road had suggested a five-foot concrete trailway.
He further mentioned that MSA designation had not been approved at the present
time and possibly only the south half of Nicols Road could be constructed in
1986. Councilmembers suggested a deviation from the eight-foot bituminous
trailway would be an unwise precedent. Wachter moved, Egan seconded a motion
to approve the plans and specifications for Contract #86-2 consisting of
Nicols Road street improvements and authorize the advertisement of bids for a
bid opening to be held at 10:30 a.m., August 14, 1986 at the Eagan Municipal
Center with the understanding that an eight-foot trailway will be installed.
All Councilmembers voted yes.
2. Daniel Drive - Contract #86-18. It was recommended that the contract
be awarded to the low bidder under Contract #86-18. Upon motion by Egan,
seconded by Wachter, resolved that the bid of Nodland Associates in the amount
of $268,527.50 be approved and the contract be awarded. All voted yea.
3. Williams & LaRue Addition and Wyndham Corporate Center - Contract #86-
11. The low bid for the Williams & LaRue and Wyndham Corporate Center came
from J.P. Norex, Inc. and it was recommended it be approved. Upon motion oy
Egan, seconded by Smith, it was resolved that the low bid of J.P. Norex, Inc.
in the amount of $117,387.20 for Contract #86-11 be approved and the contract
be awarded. All voted in favor.
WESCOTT ROAD STREET PETITION
A petition had been received from property owners along Wescott Road
requesting the upgrading of the balance of Wescott Road that was not scheduled
to be upgraded in 1986. It was noted that the timing would not appropriate
until the land develops on either side of the road and also that State aid is
not available at the present time. Upon motion by Smith, seconded by Egan, it
was resolved that the petition be accepted and that the staff be directed to
notify the owners that the timing is not appropriate for the reconstruction.
All voted yea.
NORTHVIEW MEADOWS 2ND ADDITION GRADING PERMIT
The application of Sienna Corporation for a grading permit for Northview
Meadows 2nd Addition came to the Council. Rod Hardy was present and Mr.
Colbert stated that all requirements had been fulfilled. Smith moved, Egan
seconded the motion to approve the application subject to staff approval and
City compliance.
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STAFF PERSONNEL
City Administrator Hedges explained to the Council the very heavy staff
load that the Planning and Engineering staffs have incurred regarding the
processing of applications for new subdivisions in the City and recommended
that the Council authorize consulting planning and engineering assistance.
Upon motion by Blomquist, seconded by Egan, it was resolved that the City
Administrator be authorized to engage consulting planning and engineering
assistance in processing subdivision applications. All voted in favor.
COMPARABLE WORTH UPDATE
Mr. Hedges recommended that the Comparable Wortn report not be released at
the present time until all accurate information is collected and ready for
distribution. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the
recommendation. All voted in favor.
CHARITABLE GAMBLING POLICIES
Councilman Ellison requested that the staff assemble policies of various
municipalities regarding charitable gambling to submit to the Council for its
review.
INTZRSTATE AND COUNTY ROAD MAINTENANCE
Members of the City Council were concerned about maintenance,
particularily of weeds and debris along the Interstate Highways and County
Roads within the City. The staff was directed to review the maintenance issue
and to report their findings to the City Council.
CHECKLIST
Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the checklist as
presented. All members voted yes. June 30, 1986 in the amount of $378,901.54 &
July 15, 1986 in the amount of $1,074,002.79.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 12:50
p.m. All voted yea.
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