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07/17/2001 - City Council Regular MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL Eagan, Minnesota July 17, 2001 A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, July 17,2001 at 6:30 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, Senior Planner Mike Ridley, City Engineer Russ Matthys, and City Attorney Mike Dougherty. AGENDA Mayor Awada announced that item D under Old Business regarding Contract 01-04 will be continued to a future meeting; and Item G under Old Business regarding an Ordinance Amendment - Chapter 4, Section 4.20, Subdivision 7, will be continued to the August 21,2001 Council meeting. City Administrator Hedges announced there will be an Executive Session immediately following the regular Council meeting. Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS JULY 4TH CELEBRATION RECOGNITION - RALEIGH SEELIG Mayor Awada presented a certificate of recognition to Raleigh Seelig, Chairperson of the 4th of July Committee for the exceptional job performed during the July 4th celebration. SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTORS TO THE JULY 2000 SUPER STORM RELIEF EFFORTS Mayor Awada and the City Council recognized 70 individuals, organizations, and businesses for their significant role in the flood recovery efforts, presenting each one that was present with a certificate of recognition. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes. It was recommended to approve the following: ~ Minutes of the July 5, 2001 regular City Council meeting. ~ Minutes of the July 10,2001 special City Council meeting. ~ Minutes of the June 12,2001 special City Council meeting. ~ Minutes of the May 29,2001 special City Council meeting. B. Personnel Items. 1. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Barb Yackel as a skating school director. 2. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Anthony Casalenda as a seasonal park maintenance worker. 3. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Sandra Hillyer and Kathleen Schoeberl as seasonal softball camp directors. 4. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Linsey Taylor as a part-time seasonal birthday / group helper at Cascade Bay. 5. It was recommended to approve the hiring of a person to be named as Cascade Bay Manager. 6. It was recommended to approve the form and procedure for the City Administrator's Performance Evaluation. C. Licenses. It was recommended to approve a new Commercial Fertilizer License for Turf, Inc.; a Tobacco License for Big Top Wine and Spirits (address change only); and an Amusement Device License renewal for Al Baker's and Italian Pie Shop. D. Extension for Filing Final Subdivision. It was recommended to approve a tree-month recording extension for the Eagandale Office Park 5th Addition. Eagan City Council Meeting Minutes .July 17,2001 Page 2 E. Contract 01-15. Julv 2000 Storm Sewer Improvements. It was recommended to approve the plans for Contract 01-15 (July 2000 Storm Mitigation Improvements - Misc. Areas #6, 7 & 8) and authorize the advertisement for a bid opening to be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 16, 2001. F. Contract 01-13. July 2000 Storm Sewer Improvements. It was recommended to receive the bids for Contract 01- 13 (July 2000 Storm Mitigation Improvements - Misc. Areas # 1 ,3,4,9, & 10) and continue the award of the contract to the August 7,2001 regular City Council meeting. G. Contract 01-11. It was recommended to receive the bids for Contract 01-11 (Dodd Road, Cliff Road to Butwin Road - Street and Utility Improvements) and continue the award of the contract to the August 7,2001 regular City Council meeting. H. Contract 01-08. Well #20. It was recommended to approve the plans and specifications for Contract 01-08 (Well #20) and authorize the advertisement for a bid opening to be held on August 10, 2001. I. Contract 01-02. It was recommended to approve Change Order No.1 to Contract 01-02 (Eagandale Center Industrial Park - Street Improvements) and authorize the Mayor and Deputy Clerk to execute all related documents. 1. Dakota Countv TEA-21 Funding Application. It was recommended to approve a Resolution of Support for 01- 49 Dakota County's TEA-21 Funding Application (Yankee Doodle Road Extension - TH 55 Interchange) and authorize the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk to execute all related documents. K. Outlot A, YMCA l't Addition Easement Vacation. It was recommended to receive the petition to vacate public drainage and utility easements and schedule a public hearing to be held on August 21,2000. Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 PUBLIC HEARINGS VARIANCE - WILLIAM HUTTNER City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding a variance from the maximum 20% lot coverage requirement for a single family residential property located at 4945 Pine Lane. Senior Planner Ridley gave a staff report. Mayor A wada opened the floor for public comment. There being none, she closed the public hearing and turned discussion back to the Council. Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to approve a Variance from the maximum 20% lot coverage requirement for a single family residential property located at 4945 Pine Lane, legally described as Lot 7, Block 1, Pinetree Forest subject to the following conditions: Aye: 5 Nay: 0 1. If within one year after approval, the variance shall not have been completed or utilized, it shall become null and void unless a petition for extension has been granted by the Council. Such extension shall be requested in writing at least 30 days before expiration and shall state facts showing a good faith attempt to complete or utilize the use permitted in the variance. 2. The applicant shall obtain a building permit prior to beginning construction. OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - SECTION 6.39 (OFF-SITE MASSAGE THERAPY PERMITS) City Administrator Hedges discussed this item regarding an ordinance of the Eagan City Code Chapter 6 entitled "Other Business Regulation and Licensing" pertaining to massage therapy off-site permits. Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve an ordinance of the City of Eagan, Minnesota, amending Eagan City Code Chapter 6 entitled "Other Business Regulation and Licensing" by amending Section 6.39, Subd. 4 (A) regarding massage therapy establishments and by adding Subd. 6 regarding temporary off-site permit; and by adopting by reference Eagan City Code Chapter 1 and Section 6.99. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Eagan City Council Meeting Minutes July 17,2001 Page 3 JULY 2000 STORM MITIGATION IMPROVEMENTS, OAKBROOKE POND City Administrator Hedges discussed this item regarding additional improvements for Area 4.1 (Oakbrooke Pond, BP-35). Dick Radman, 420 Oakbrooke Trail, asked about the specific improvements being proposed. City Engineer Matthys explained the proposed improvements. Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve the additional improvements for Area 4.1 (Oakbrooke Pond, BP-35), and authorize the preparation of construction plans and specifications. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 CONTRACT 01-12, JULY 2000 STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding Contract 01-12 (July 2000 Storm Mitigation improvements for miscellaneous areas #2 and 4). City Engineer Matthys gave a staff report. Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to award Contract 01-12 (July 2000 Storm Mitigation Improvements - Misc. Areas #2 and 4) to Barbarossa and Sons, Inc., for the Base Bid as amended in the Agenda Report in the amount of$1,550,865.50, and authorize the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk to execute all related documents. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 DIRECT STUDY TO EVALUATE THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL AND LAND USE IMP ACTS OF DEVELOPING A GOLF COURSE IN CENTRAL EAGAN - CITY OF EAGAN City Administrator Hedges discussed this item regarding a proposed study for the purposes of evaluating the impacts of developing a golf course in central Eagan. Senior Planner Ridley discussed the proposed site for the potential golf course development. Five residents spoke regarding the golf course issue. Their comments and concerns included an objection to using tax payer money to hire a consultant; objection to taking park land for the course; the need for affordable housing rather than CEO housing that could be built adjacent to a golf course; and transportation issues. Three residents spoke in favor of the potential golf course and interest in being part of the task force was expressed. Councilmembers explained that housing is not the issue currently being considered, only the study of a golf course. Councilmembers further addressed the concerns regarding a consultant being hired, explaining there is no intention to hire a consultant at this time. Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to direct a study for the purposes of evaluating the impacts of developing a golf course in central Eagan (generally described as the area bounded by Pilot Knob Road, Lexington Avenue, Duckwood Drive, and Diffley Road). Aye: 5 Nay: 0 INTERIM USE: STUDY AREA IN SECTIONS 15 AND 22 - CITY OF EAGAN City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding adopting an Interim Ordinance that would establish a moratorium on development for certain undeveloped properties designated for further study. Senior Planner Ridley displayed a map which indicated the affected properties. Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to amend Eagan City Code Chapter Twelve by adopting Section 12.02 Entitled "Interim Use: Study Area in Section 15 and 22" with the interim ordinance ending on January 30, 2002. Eagan City Council Meeting Minutes July 17, 2001 Page 4 Councilmembers discussed the time frame for the interim ordinance and Mayor A wada made a friendly amendment to the motion with the agreed ending date of April 15, 2002. Councilmembers Bakken and Tilley accepted the friendly amendment to the motion. A vote was taken on the motion. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 NEW BUSINESS REVIEW PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PLAN - BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD MINNESOTA City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding a proposed campus development plan. Senior Planner Ridley gave a staff report, stating that Blue Cross Blue Shield is looking for direction from the Council. Eleven residents spoke regarding the proposed development plan. Their comments and concerns included increased traffic on Ashbury Road and Blackhawk Road, airport noise, wetland and tree conservation, the preference oflow density housing in the area, and the proposed street layout. Roger Kleppe representing Blue Cross Blue Shield discussed the proposed development plans and stated that he is willing to work with neighboring property owners. Mayor Awada and Councilmembers expressed their excitement for Blue Cross Blue Shield's master plan and their continued presence in Eagan and discussed the street layout and indicated that the road impacts will need to be evaluated through an Environmental Impact Study. No action was taken. TIER I SKATE PARK City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding a proposed Tier I skate park at Goat Hill Park. Parks and Recreation Director Vraa gave a staff report. Five residents spoke in favor of the proposed skate park. Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve plans submitted by Earl F. Anderson, Inc., for a Tier I Skate Park at Goat Hill Park. Aye: 5 Nay; 0 ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA XCEL ENERGY PLAN FOR COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITY The Council directed the Xcel Energy Plan to the Operations Committee for review. OFF-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE / SAM'S CLUB City Administrator Hedges discussed this item regarding an off-sale liquor license and an off-sale intoxicating liquor license for Sam's West Incorporated, to be located at 3035 Denmark Avenue. Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve an off-sale malt liquor license and an off-sale intoxicating liquor license for Sam's West Incorporated, to be located at 3035 Denmark Avenue. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Eagan City Council Meeting Minutes July 17,2001 Page 5 ADJOURNMENT I~ ", '_../ Jfifa /! ,:'x,0[ (' ~, I te The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. into an Executive Session to consider property acquisition / condemnation for Project 759R (Beau D Rue / Silver Bell) street reconstruction. 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