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04/30/2001 - City Council Special MINUTES OF A SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF EAGAN EAGAN, MINNESOTA APRIL 30, 2001 A special meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Monday, April 30, 2001 starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Mayor Awada and Councilmembers Bakken, Carlson, Fields and Tilley. Also present were City Administrator Tom Hedges, Public Works Director Tom Colbert, and City Engineer Russ Matthys. AREA #4 BLACKHAWK PONDS, OAKBROOKE ADDITION, ROCKY LANE Public Works Director Colbert introduced the Preliminary Design Report that has been prepared by the Consulting Engineering firm as a result of the numerous neighborhood meetings held over the past 3 V2 months and informed the public of its availability. He then presented and discussed the evaluation standards and criteria previously adopted by the Council, the different types of improvement options and the different classifications of the various impacted areas. He then introduced Mark Hanson of Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik and Associates who discussed the Preliminary Design Report dated April 20, 2001 for Area 4 - Blackhawk Ponds, Oakbrooke Addition, and Rocky Lane. Mayor Awada opened the floor for public comment. Approximately ten residents spoke, inquiring about such issues as an emergency overflow pipe; cost differential in pipe sizes; the probability of another similar storm; future development issues; schedule for improvement projects; the second opinion study; and City Code standards. Public Works Director Colbert and Mr. Hanson responded in detail the issues raised by the residents. Discussion was turned back to the Council. Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to authorize the preparation of detailed plans and specifications and easement acquisition for the Storm Drainage Mitigation Basic Improvement for Area 4.4.2- Blackhawk Ponds. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to authorize the preparation of a Feasibility Report for further study for Area 4.4.3 - Rocky Lane. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to continue consideration of Area 4.4.1 - Oakbrooke to a June Council meeting. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Special City Council Meeting April 30, 2001 Page 2 AREA #9 NYBRO POND, CARLSON LAKE, MALMO LANE, OAK CHASE ROAD AND POND At approximately 7:20 p.m" Public Works Director Colbert introduced the next impacted area and again presented the Preliminary Design Report, discussed the evaluation standards and criteria, flood area classifications and improvement categories. He then introduced Mark Hanson of Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik and Associates who discussed the Preliminary Design Report dated April 20, 2001 for Area 9, Nybro Pond and Carlson Lake. Mayor Awada opened the floor for public comment regarding Easter Lane I Malmo Place. Approximately 12 residents spoke. Their comments and inquiries included restriction of water out of Quigley Lake and the pond on the north side ofDiffiey; possible improvements to the lift station on Carlson Lake; existing outlet on Nybro Pond; tree removal; and the drain from Nybro Pond to Carlson Lake. Public Works Director Colbert and Mr. Hanson discussed in detail the issues raised by the residents. Mayor Awada turned discussion back to the Council. Councilmember Awada moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to authorize the preparation of detailed plans and specifications and easement acquisition for Storm Drainage Mitigation Improvements for Area 4.9.1 - Easter Lane I Malmo Place. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to authorize the preparation of detailed plans and specifications and easement acquisition for Storm Drainage Mitigation Improvements for Area 4.9.2 - Nybro Pond. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Mayor Awada moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to have the water level of Carlson Lake lowered by one foot. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Mr. Hanson gave an overview of the April 20, 2001 portion of the report regarding Malmo Lane, Oak Chase Road and Pond. Mayor Awada opened the floor for public comment. There were five residents who spoke. Their concerns and inquiries included a request for a catch basin to be installed and modifications made to the intersection adjacent to 4504 Oak Chase Road; and the pump on Carlson Lake. Public Works Director Colbert and Mr. Hanson discussed in detail the issues raised by the residents. Special City Council Meeting April 30, 2001 Page 3 Discussion was turned back to the Council. Mayor Awada moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to authorize the preparation of detailed plans and specifications and easement acquisition for Storm Mitigation Additional Improvements for Area 4.9,6 - Malmo Lane / Nybro Lane. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Mayor A wad a moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to deny authorization for improvements for Area 4.9.5 - Oak Chase Road, Oak Chase Lane, Oak Chase Way. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to deny authorization for improvements for Area 4.9.4 - Oak Chase Ponds, Aye: 4 Nay: 1 (Tilley opposed) AREAS #8 AND #1 FAmWAY HILLS, ERIC'S BOULEVARD RICHARD LANE DELORES LANE, RIVER HILLS/CLARK STREET, EZ MINI STORAGE, OAK CLIFF COURT At approximately 9:30 p.m., Public Works Director Colbert introduced the next impacted area and again presented the Preliminary Design Report, discussed the evaluation standards and criteria, flood area classifications and improvement categories. He then introduced Mark Hanson of Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik and Associates who discussed the Preliminary Design Report dated April 20, 2001 for Area 8 Fairway Hills, CamelbacklPilot Knob Road, Delores Lane, Eriks Boulevard and Richard Lane. Mayor Awada opened the floor for public comment. Seven residents spoke. Their concerns and inquiries included the size of the storm drainage pipe and cost differential; current drainage problems from golf course; and the possibility of the golf course being sold. Public Works Director Colbert and Mr. Hanson and Councilmembers discussed in detail the issues raised by the residents. Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to authorize the preparation of detailed plans and specifications and easement acquisition for the Storm Drainage Mitigation Additional Improvements for Area 4.8.2 - Camelback / Pilot Knob Road. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to deny authorization for improvements for Area 4.8.3 - Delores Lane. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Special City Council Meeting April 30, 2001 Page 4 Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to deny authorization for improvements for Area 4.8.4 - Eric's Blvd. and Richard's Lane. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to continue discussion of Fairway Hills and authorize staff to begin negotiations with the golf course. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Mr. Hanson gave an overview of the April 20, 2001 portion of the report regarding Oak Cliff Court, Discussion was held with residents regarding drainage that comes from Burnsville. The residents indicated they were in favor of the proposal as presented. Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to authorize the preparation of detailed plans and specifications and easement acquisition for the Storm Drainage Mitigation Basic and Additional Improvements for Area 4.1.1 - Oak Cliff Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Mayor Awada noted that there would be no consideration or discussion for Area 4.1.3 - EZ Mini Storage due to the pond being owned by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Mayor Awada moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to deny authorization for improvements to Area 4.1.3 - EZ Mini Storage. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Mr. Hanson gave an overview of the April 20, 2001 portion of the report regarding River Hills 9th Addition. A brief discussion was held with residents present who wished to have their property purchased by the City. Mayor Awada moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to authorize staff to purchase properties in Area 4.1.2 - River Hills 9th Addition from owners that desire to be bought out. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 The meeting was adjourned at 11: 1 5 p.m. ~. "; . . D1- 3fJ. & I Deputy C{;t~~jlf L~ u) / If you need the minutes in an alternative form such as large print, Braille, audio tape, etc., please contact the City of Eagan, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122 (651) 681-4600 (TDD phone: (651) 454-8535.