01/19/1988 - City Council Regular
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
JANUARY 19, 1988
A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday,
January 19, 1988 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center.
Present were Mayor Vic Ellison and Councilmembers Wachter, Egan,
Gustafson and McCrea. Also present were City Administrator Tom
Hedges, Public Works Director Tom Colbert, City Planner Dale Runkle,
Consulting Engineer Robert Rosene and City Attorney Paul Hauge.
OATH OF OFFICE
City Administrator Tom Hedges administered the office to newly
appointed City Councilmember Pam McCrea. She took the oath of
office with her husband, Mark and three children present.
AGENDA
Wachter moved, Gustafson seconded the motion to approve the
agenda as prepared and distributed to the City Council members. All
voted in favor.
MINUTES
January 5, 1988 - Regular Meeting. Mayor Ellison indicated that
in the first paragraph on page 1, indicating that a news reporter
was present, was not customarily included in the minutes and
requested that they not be included in the future. Egan moved,
Wachter seconded the motion to approve the •minutes with the
following revisions: Page 2, Volunteer Fire Department, the
recommendation of declaration of surplus property covered a portable
holding tank; on page 3 concerning Wescott Road Truck Traffic
Restriction, that the restriction on August 17, 1982 covered truck
traffic on Wescott Road; on page 11, the O'Neil Pond trunk storm
sewer, the recommendation was that the project be accepted for
perpetual maintenance. All voted in favor except McCrea who
abstained.
December 30, 1987 - Special Meeting. Egan moved, Ellison
seconded the motion to approve the minutes as prepared. All voted
in favor except Councilmember McCrea who abstained.
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PARK DEPARTMENT
Park Director Ken Vraa was present.
1. Snowmobile Trails. Mr. Vraa explained that the Advisory
Park and Recreation Commission had recommended that the snowmobile
trail designation on Johnny Cake Ridge Road from the Highline south
to Lebanon Hills Regional Park, and the Highline Trail from Rahn
Road to Pilot Knob Road, be moved. There were questions from
councilmembers about violations within certain parks and Mr. Vraa
indicated that one concern was where there were newly seeded areas.
Councilman Egan stated that the park plan envisions reducing the
areas allowing snowmobiles and the proposal would be consistent with
the plan. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to accept the
recommendations of the Park Commission and the City departments, and
to approve the recommendations concerning snowmobile trails. All
voted yes.
2. Winkler-Jackson PUD - Park Condition Amendment. Mr. Vraa
stated that the Winkler-Jackson PUD Agreement provided for a 4.4
acre land dedication to the City and further, the developer was
required to do rough grading of the park, not to exceed 50,000
square yards. The owner has now offered a cash settlement of
$30,000.00 in lieu of the responsibility of grading and the Park
Commission recommended approval. He explained the advantage to the
City in that it could do a more formal and complete plan with
neighborhood comment. Grading could begin in 1988 according to Mr.
Vraa. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the
recommendation and authorize it to be implemented. All
councilmembers voted affirmatively.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Chief Jay Berthe was in attendance. Mr. Berthe
recommended that the squad car that had been totaled on Thursday,
January 7, 1988 in an accident be replaced. He noted that Officer
Kevin Putt appears to have recovered quite well and there were no
serious injuries. He recommended approval of the purchase of the
vehicle through the Hennepin County Joint Purchasing Program.
Wachter moved, Gustafson seconded the motion to approve the
recommendation and authorize it to be implemented by the staff. All
members voted in favor.
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Chief Ken Southorn was present in the audience. Mr.
Southorn stated that Officer Putt saved the lives of several firemen
who were on the scene at the time of the accident on January 7, 1988
and should be commended for heroic behavior.
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BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT
Chief Building Inspector Doug Reid attended the meeting. Mr.
Reid recommended that the Council approve the appointment of Bill
Adams to serve on the National Standards Committee for the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical officials,
noting the honor that Mr. Adams received being requested to serve on
the Committee which would meet about once or twice a year. Wachter
moved, McCrea seconded the motion to approve the appointment of
Bill Adams to the Standards Committee as an official representative
of the City. All councilmembers voted yes.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following consent agenda items were submitted and
recommended to be approved:
1. Personnel Items.
a. Secretary - Parks & Recreation Department. A
recommendation was made that Cherryl Mesko be hired as a secretary
to the Department of Parks and Recreation contingent upon successful
completion of the City's physical examination requirement.
b. Clerk Typist - Engineering Division. The staff
recommended the hiring of Jill Foreman as clerk typist in the
Engineering Division, contingent upon successful completion of the
City's physical examination requirement.
2. Plumbers Licenses. A schedule of applications for plumbers
licenses was submitted and the recommendation was made that they be
approved.
3. Compri Hotel - Liquor License. After review by the Police
Department, the staff recommended that the Council approve the on-
sale liquor license renewal for the Compri Hotel with the
understanding that Stanley J. Kennedy would be designated as
manager.
4. City Vehicle - Purchase Authorization. A recommendation was
made based upon the budget approved by the City Council, that the
Council authorize the purchase of seven light trucks through the
Hennepin County Contract #85-41 for various departments in the City.
5. Blackhawk Point - Vacation. A Petition had been received
requesting a vacation of a portion of the cul-de-sac right-of-way
consisting of Blackhawk Point. It was recommended that the Petition
be received and that the Council schedule a public hearing to be
held on February 16, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Center.
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Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Egan, it was resolved that the
foregoing Consent Agenda items be approved as recommended. All
voted yea.
CUTTER'S RIDGE ADDITION - PROJECT #512 - PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Vic Ellison convened the public hearing regarding trunk
utility improvements for the Cutter's Ridge Addition under Project
#512. Mr. Hedges noted that public hearings were held on the
project on September 15, October 6, November 5, and November 17,
1987. The hearing was continued due to notification requirements
and also at the request of Mr. and Mrs. James Horne, in order to
allow the Hornes time to review the impact of the proposed project
in relation to their proposed development options. Bob Rosene, the
consulting engineer, detailed the project and John Oviatt, attorney
for the developer, made an appearance. Mr. Oviatt indicated he had
just received an acceptance of an offer to purchase an easement from
the Hornes and requested the Council approve the project, authorize
the preparation of plans and specifications, and authorize the
condemnation of the property, in the event it becomes necessary to
do so.
James Horne was also present and discussed the proposed
assessments against his property. He requested that he be allowed
to install the utilities and streets privately, and he asked for the
right to install the sanitary sewer line privately also, to save
costs. He noted there would be no water line in the same easement
proposed by the City, but the developer will be required to do so,
and therefore it would be expeditious for the owner to install the
utilities and streets in order to avoid duplication and additional
costs.
Mr. Colbert, in answer to the questions of the Council, stated
that the request was feasible but recommended an agreement and
financial security be required within a specific time frame to, allow
the construction and completion of the project. After
recommendation by Mr. Colbert, Egan moved, Wachter seconded the
motion to close the public hearing, to authorize the preparation of
detailed plans and specifications, but to refrain from any further
work on the plans and specs until an acceptable agreement is entered
into with the Hornes, further, to authorize the acquisition of the
necessary easements by condemnation, if necessary; and further the
hiring of an appraiser to determine what, if any, damages are
determined for the acquisition of the easements. All councilmembers
voted in favor.
It was further noted that a sanitary sewer crossing was
installed for I-35E but there is no water crossing. Mr. Rosene
indicated that there would be no additional work on the plans and
specifications until the staff directs the Bonestroo firm to
proceed.
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SUNRISE HILL ADDITION - VACATION HEARING
The next public hearing convened by Mayor Ellison concerned
ponding and utility easements in the Sunrise Hill Addition. Mr.
Colbert explained the proposed vacation and noted that new ponding
and utility easements to conform with the proposed new plat are
being dedicated with the final plat, and recommended approval of the
vacation. There were no objections. Wachter moved, McCrea seconded
the motion to close the hearing and to authorize the vacation. All
members voted yes.
JOHNNY CAKE RIDGE 4TH ADDITION - VACATION HEARING
The next vacation hearing convened by the Mayor concerned Outlot
B, Johnny Cake Ridge 4th Addition, drainage and utility easements.
Mr. Colbert again reviewed the proposed vacation as requested by the
developer and noted that the vacation necessary to accommodate the
final plat is for proposed Johnny Cake 5th Addition, and that
required drainage and utility easements will be dedicated under the
approved plat. No objections were submitted.
Wachter moved, Gustafson seconded the motion to close the public
hearing, and to approve the vacation of drainage and utility
easements and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
necessary documents. All councilmembers voted positively.
ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS
City Administrator Tom Hedges introduced the organizational
business for the 1988 Council City year 1988, and indicated that a
notebook entitled "Organizational Business - 1988" was prepared and
distributed the first week of January to the Councilmembers. A
summary of the organizational business was contained with the City
Council packet for the January 19, 1988 meeting, and Mr. Hedges
explained the closed ballot system that generally had been in use by
City Council members to select members to the various committees and
commissions. The ballots will be numbered and retained by the City.
Councilmember McCrea suggested a limit be placed on the number
of terms for commission members, and Councilman Egan stated that a
limit had been placed by the previous Council whereby one person
could serve on only one committee or commission at one time. Member
McCrea moved that a person could serve a maximum of three
consecutive 3-year terms on any City Commission, with a maximum of
nine years. Gustafson seconded the motion. It was understood that
the person could return to the same commission after a break of one
year, and again be eligible for nine years. Councilman Egan was
opposed to the motion because he stated it would eliminate some
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members with very experienced and valuable backgrounds, and noted
also that at times, it's difficult to get applicants to serve on
certain commissions. He recommended that service be based upon
merit and noted that certain existing members could be affected by
the nine year maximum. Mayor Ellison spoke in favor. Those in
favor were Gustafson, McCrea, Ellison and Wachter; Egan voted
against.
In answer to a clarification question, McCrea indicated that if
any existing member of a commission has served nine years or more on
any commission, that person would not be eligible to serve in 1988.
Those include Charles Hall on the Planning Commission, and Carolyn
Thurston and Roger Martin on the Park Commission.
Councilman Egan again expressed his opposition to the summary
action to eliminate three existing members whose terms do not expire
and Councilman Wachter indicated that he had not intended to drop
the three members.
Also, the Councilmembers indicated that commissions whose terms
would be affected by the three 3-year terms would be Airport
Relations, Economic Development, Assessment Committee, and Solid
Waste. The Joint Cable Commission was established under a Joint
Powers Agreement requiring two year terms, and therefore would not
be affected at the present time.
Upon motion by Councilman Gustafson, seconded by McCrea, to
provide for three year revolving terms by all commissions and
committee members within the City, other than the Joint Cable
Commission, with alternating terms to provide that an approximately
equal number of terms will expire each year. Councilman Egan asked
the City Attorney whether the Council would cut the terms of
existing members, and Mr. Hauge indicated that he had not examined
the State statutes and the existing law on the issue. He noted,
however, that an amendment to an ordinance for some commissions
would be required but that removal for cause or in the public
interest, certainly would be permissible.
Mayor Ellison then questioned whether all commissions and
committees should have an equal number of members, in other words,
seven plus an alternate. All voted in favor.
Mayor Ellison then moved, Gustafson seconded the motion to
authorize a draft Ordinance amendment be prepared to reduce the
members on the Advisory Park and Recreation Commission from 10 to 7
plus one alternate, and to leave the remaining open position vacant
until the ordinance is adopted and published. All members voted
yes.
The City Administrator was requested to contact Ken Vraa for his
comments regarding the change in number of Park Commission members.
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A. ADVISORY COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS:
1. Advisory Planning Commission. There were two 3-year terms,
two 2-year terms and one alternate term open.
Ballot One - Two 3-year terms: Daniel Garry and Timothy
Pawlenty.
Ballot Two - For two 2-year terms: Gary Graves and Scott
Merkley.
Ballot Three - 1-year alternate: Mark Miller.
2. Advisory Park and Recreation. There were two 3-year terms
and one alternate.
Ballot One - Two 3-year terms: Dick Carroll and Michelle
Swanson.
Ballot Two - Alternate: David Hennes.
3. Special Assessment Committee. There was one 3-year term,
one 2-year term and one 1-year term open. Floyd Forsberg's name was
added to the list of candidates and it was also noted that Vic
Twaddell, an existing member has served one year to date.
Ballot One - One 3-year term: Floyd Forsberg.
Ballot Two - One 2-year term: Philip T. Colton.
Ballot Three - One 1-year term: Terry Creegan.
4. Solid Waste Abatement Commission. There were no positions
open at the present time and additions or replacements will be
discussed by the Council at a future date.
5. Airport Relations Commission. Three 3-year terms, two 2-
year terms, one 1-year term and one alternate.
Ballot One - Three 3-year terms: Lynn Fieman and Bruce Nauth.
Ballot Two - One 3-year term: No majority.
Ballot Three - One 3-year term: Bill Lesiecki.
Ballot Four - Two 2-year terms: Jeff Nietz and Katherine
Shoaps.
Ballot Five - One 1-year term: Steve Rosenthal.
Ballot Six - One 1-year alternate: Paul Pederson.
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6. Economic Development Commission. The City Administrator
asked direction, noting that there were no positions open and that
there had not been Commission terms in the past.
Gustafson moved, Wachter seconded the motion to continue
consideration of appointments to the EDC until the second regular
meeting in February to consider the appointments, and that the
existing members be contacted to explain the term schedule for the
future. All voted affirmatively.
7. Burnsville/Eagan Cable T.V. Commission. A letter from Lloyd
Krob resigning as of January 11, 1988, was included in the Council
packet.
There were two 2-year terms, two 1-year terms and one alternate.
Ballot One - Two 2-year terms: Ron Jensen and Jim Unker.
Ballot Two - Two 1-year terms: Doug Dahl and Patrick
O'Malley.
Ballot Three - Two 1-year alternate: Jeffrey Larson was elected
by motion of Gustafson, seconded Wachter, noting
that there were no other candidates. All members
voted yes.
8. Water Management Organization. There were no applicants to
the WMO and Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to continue
consideration of appointments to the organization until the second
regular meeting in February. All voted yes.
Staff was requested to make -recommendations as to openings for
the three commission positions.
B. ACTING MAYOR:
Mayor Ellison appointed Ted Wachter as the Acting Mayor for
1988.
C. LEGAL NEWSPAPER:
The Eagan Chronicle and the Dakota County Tribune were the
bidders for the legal newspaper designation; however, because the
City has been satisfied with the Tribune and because of the
difficulty in meeting the Chronicle's deadline, only the Tribune was
considered. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to retain the
Dakota County Tribune as the City of Eagan's official legal
newspaper, noting that Eagan ThisWeek will print legal notices
without costs. All members voted yea.
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D. BANKING SERVICES:
Mr. Hedges explained that a recommendation was made by the
Director of Finance that the current arrangement with Shelard Bank
of Eagan be extended through 1988 and that a request for proposal
for banking services be considered during 1988 to become effective
for a three-year period, beginning January 1, 1989. Wachter moved,
Egan seconded the motion to approve the authorization of the present
contract with Shelard National Bank to be extended to December 31,
1988 and that proposals be received for banking services during 1988
for a three-year agreement. All voted aye.
E. AUDITING SERVICES:
It was the recommendation of Director of Finance, Gene
VanOverbeke, that a request for proposals be issued to cover three
years with the option of extending the services annually, for up to
an additional three years. It was noted that DeLoitte, Haskins &
Sells is currently performing the 1987 audit. Upon motion by
Wachter, seconded Gustafson, it was resolved that audit services be
subject to a request for proposals for a period of six years, with
the understanding that the proposal would be issued for three years,
with the option of extending the services annually for up to an
additional three years. All members voted affirmatively.
F. CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS:
Egan moved, Gustafson seconded the motion to designate the first
and third Tuesdays of each month beginning at 6:30 p.m. as regular
City Council meeting dates, with three changes: 1) School District
#191, #196, and #197 School Board elections will be held on the
third Tuesday in May, May 17, 1988, with the recommendation that
the meeting be held on Monday, May 16, 1988; 2) The Jewish Holiday,
Yom Kippur on September 20, 1988, with the changed regular meeting
to be Monday, September 19, 1988; and 3) Jewish Holiday, Shemini
Atzeret and Simchat Torah scheduled for October 4, 1988 with the
regular meeting on Thursday, October 6, 1988. All councilmembers
voted yes.
G. CITY CONSULTANTS:
Mr. Hedges indicated that he has been holding meetings with
department heads to review the draft statement of qualifications for
the purpose of soliciting proposals for consultant services. The
SOQ's were distributed as part of the organizational booklet and he
recommended continuing the existing consulting services until the
SOQ process is completed and acted upon by the City Council. The
Council directed the completion of the SOQ's and that they be
submitted to the City Council at the next regular meeting for
review.
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H. STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE CITY COUNCIL:
Mayor Ellison appointed the following Standing City Council
Committees:
1. Finance Committee - Councilmembers Egan and McCrea.
2. Public Works Committee - Councilman Wachter and Mayor
Ellison.
3. Personnel Committee - Councilmembers McCrea and Gustafson.
4. Special Assessment Committee - Councilmembers Egan and
Gustafson.
LAURENT 1ST ADDITION - EXTENSION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT
A request was made by Mr. and Mrs. Armand Laurent to extend the
approval of the preliminary plat of Laurent 1st Addition until June
1, 1989. The staff members had no objections and Mr. and Mrs.
Laurent were present. Upon motion by Wachter, seconded McCrea, it
was resolved that the request be approved. All voted yes.
CLIFF LAKE GALLERIA PROJECT
Mayor Ellison then announced that the Cliff Lake Galleria agenda
item was to consider a motion to rescind the negative declaration
for an EIS and consider an agreement with the DNR to implement
certain measures to protect Cliff Lake and its shore line.
Mr. Hedges noted that at the December 30, 1987 City Council
meeting, an Agreement to Implement Certain Measures to Protect Cliff
Lake and its Shoreline was adopted and at the January 5, 1988 City
Council meeting, a motion was approved by the Council that caused
the foregoing motion to become null and void based upon a number of
reasons as outlined in the January Resolution.
Larry Guthrie of the firm of Maun, Green, et al was introduced
and he submitted a revised Agreement that had been signed by the
Ryan-Hoffman Partnership and explained its contents. Exhibit 1
consisted of a drawing by Westwood Engineering reflecting a revised
project with Exhibit 2 consisting of a legal description. The
agreement results from detailed discussions between City
representatives and representatives of the Developer, and the
Developer requested that the agreement be dated January 15, 1988.
Representatives of the Developer present included Jim Ryan and Bill
McHale, together with Peter Beck.
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Mayor Ellison asked Dale Runkle to review the concerns and he
indicated that the original impervious surface plan had been
calculated at about 90% net with the reduction to under 70% in phase
one. The overall impervious surface coverage would be about 55%.
The setbacks would be increased. The square footage was reduced,
together with parking and the agreement would come close to meeting
the shoreline ordinance requirements. The retail square footage was
reduced by 15,000 square feet and Outlot A would be eliminated for
development purposes and converted into open area, and additional
trees will be saved.
Councilman Egan asked whether the elimination of Outlot A would
make for better access and possibly the elimination of the proposed
slip lane. Mr. Colbert indicated that it revised the access
substantially and could eliminate the slip lane.
Councilman Wachter was concerned about safety and access to Rahn
Road from the south and it was noted that revisions could take place
during the final plat process.
Bill McHale explained that the number of trees retained will be
increased substantially and that the topography will also be less
impacted. Square footage has been reduced from 325,000 to 278,000
square feet and now to 263,000 square feet. It was further noted
that the exhibit would not bind the City for final plat purposes and
a copy of a new drawing will be submitted to members of the City
Council.
Member McCrea questioned whether the final plan will be
submitted to the Advisory Planning Commission before final plat and
she also noted that paragraph 6 is not an enforcement paragraph, but
only a good faith statement regarding the trees.
Mayor Ellison commended all persons involved in preparing the
revised draft, noting it was superior to the original project, the
distance from Cliff Lake averaged 100 feet with buildings no less
than 50 square feet, there would be a limit on the impervious
surface in Phase 2 of 55%, and the City required 10 foot parking
stalls will be provided. He noted, however, that other steps must
be covered and conditions met prior to commencement of the
development.
Bernice Christenson of Jasper Lane, had concerns about traffic
impact and Mr. Colbert explained that the transportation study will
continue and plans will be prepared to provide for any revisions in
the Phase One transportation plan. Mr. McHale stated that the most
recent agreement will supersede the December 30, 1987 agreement.
Gustafson moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the
Agreement dated January 15, 1988 and that the Council not consider a
motion to rescind the negative declaration, and further, the current
Agreement dated January 15, 1988 will supersede any previous
Agreement adopted by the City Council. All members voted in favor
except Wachter who voted no.
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ANIMAL ORDINANCE REVISION
Kevin Eide of the City Attorney's office requested that the City
Council consider a revision to the City Ordinance, noting that his
office and the City Administrator's office had received complaints
from residents from time to time that tighter legislation should be
considered that allows the City, under proper circumstances, to
remove an animal which is a danger to the community. A draft of the
Apple Valley Ordinance providing alternatives to remove an animal
considered dangerous, was included in the packet.
Councilman Egan requested that the Administrator's office check
with Apple Valley to determine what results have been achieved from
the use of the Ordinance.
AIRPORT ADEQUACY STUDY COMMITTEE
Mr. Hedges indicated that former Mayor Blomquist and City
Councilmember Tom Egan were appointed as the City of Eagan's
official delegates to the Airport Adequacy Study Committee and
suggested a replacement for former Mayor Blomquist. Councilman Egan
agreed to be the alternate, but preferred not to be the delegate.
Councilman Gustafson indicated a willingness to serve on the
Committee. Wachter moved, McCrea seconded the motion to appoint
Dave Gustafson to the Committee with the understanding that
Councilman Egan would be the alternate. All voted yes.
FINANCIAL HEALTH PROFILE
The City Administrator submitted a copy of the Financial Health
Profile, including the City of Eagan, that was prepared by the
Minnesota State Auditor's office.
SISTER CITY PROGRAM
The City Administrator then indicated that a member of the staff
of Quality Tours had contacted his office and asked if the City
Council would be interested in naming a sister city from one of two
cities in Ireland. After discussion, the Council directed the
Quality Tours representative to study the issue further and report
to the City Council.
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JIM & MARY BUTZER - 2142 NANCY CIRCLE
Jim and Mary Butzer of 2142 Nancy Circle, identification parcel
#030-01, appeared and had objections to the policy of the City to
impose interest on special assessments, providing that in the event
that special assessments are paid after October 15 of any one year,
that the interest for the balance of that year and the subsequent
year, would also be required to be paid in full. They indicated
that they had offered to pay the assessments in early January, and
were required to pay the balance in full in 1988. There was
considerable discussion concerning the notice and precedent problem
and further, Mr. Hauge indicated that the State statute required
that the interest be paid for that period of time.
After discussion, Egan moved, McCrea seconded the motion to
compute the abatement for parcel #030-01 as of January 19, 1988, and
to charge the interest up to that date only, noting the explanation
that was submitted by the owners, and that the notice sent to
property owners notifying them of the special assessments, be
revised to more clearly indicate the time frame for the payment of
interest; further, that the City Council not entertain further
requests in the future with the understanding that the notice
provision will be revised. All councilmembers voted positively.
CITY HALL SPACE
Tom Hedges explained to the City Council that the staff is
preparing additional work space on the lower level of the City Hall,
noting that the staff has now outgrown the space on the upper level.
LOGIS
Mr. Hedges indicated that he had been elected to the Board of
Directors of LOGIS which is a board consisting of City Managers in
the Metropolitan area, using the LOGIS computer system for
municipalities.
TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
The former Department of Economic Development, now called the
Trade and Economic Development Commission (TED), has been working
with Unisys and Mr. Chen, formerly involved with Cray Research,
concerning the proposed acquisition of the Unisys semi-conductor
facility in Eagan. No specific plans have been made.
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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
A Commission orientation meeting will be held in the evening of
January 25, 1988. February 9, 1988 was scheduled as a special City
Council meeting to allow department heads to make presentations
concerning plans for 1988. February 23, 1988 was also recommended
to be a special Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. to discuss MBO strategy
planning. Egan moved, McCrea seconded the motion to schedule City
Council meetings on the two evenings recommended by Mr. Hedges. All
voted yes.
LARKIN, HOFFMAN - SPECIAL COUNSEL - O'NEIL ACTION
City Attorney Paul Hauge explained that Chris Dietzen of the
firm of Larkin, Hoffman, has submitted his resignation as special
counsel in the zoning action entitled O'Neil vs. City of Eagan.
Negotiations are continuing in that action and it was understood
that the City Attorney will continue the negotiations. Wachter
moved, Gustafson seconded the motion to accept the resignation from
Mr. Dietzen. All councilmembers voted yes.
CHECKLIST
Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Egan, it was resolved that the
checklist dated January 18, 1988 in the amount of $418,673.65 and
also the checklist dated January 19, 1988 in the amount of
$55,979.64 be approved. All voted yea.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Ellison announced at 11:20 p.m. an Executive Session will
be held by the City Council members and staff, to discuss the
actions entitled Bieter vs. City of Eagan, and O'Neil vs. City of
Eagan.
ADJOURNMENT
Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to adjourn at 11:20 p.m.
All voted in favor.
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