01/16/2001 - City Council Regular
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
Eagan, Minnesota
January 16, 2001
A regular meeting ofthe Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, January 2, 2000 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, Director of Public Works Tom
Colbert, and City Attorney Mike Dougherty.
AGENDA
City Administrator Hedges asked that an additional item be added to the Consent Agenda as follows:
S. PROCLAIM January 21-27,2001 as Eagan Junior Chamber of Commerce Week.
Mayor Awada stated that item A. under New Business regarding a rezoning and preliminary subdivision
for Manley Brothers would be continued per the request of the applicant.
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve the agenda as
amended. Ayes: 5 Nay: 0
MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 19, 2000 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Fonner Councilmember Masin contacted City Administrator Hedges via telephone and requested that the
following amendment be made:
Page 1: MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 27,2000 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Councilmember Blomquist requested an addition be made to the
minutes stating that detailed notes of questions and answers from the special
meetings regarding the July super storm are on file in the Engineering
Department.
Page 2: MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 4,2000 REGULAR MINUTES
Additional sentence:
Counci/member Masin asked that a letter of appreciation be written to Alane Roundtree.
Councilmember Carlson suggested the following amendment be made:
Page 6: CEDAR /13 REDEVELOPMENT PROCESS UPDATE
7th paragraph, third sentence:
Councilmember Carlson stated that she has a problem with the retail office at
the current mal/location.
7th paragraph, last sentence: The word built changed to build.
8th paragraph:
Councilmember Carlson stated that with the housing market as it is in Eagan,
she thinks there would be a strong market for these type dwellings.
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve the December 19,
2000 minutes as amended. Ayes: 3 Abstain: 2 (Tilley and Fields abstained)
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MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 2, 2001 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Councilmember Carlson requested that the following amendment be made:
Page 3: FINAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT - WENSMANN REALTY
151 paragraph, last sentence: John Chaplain changed to Don Chapdelaine
Councilmember Bakken pointed out on page 8, 9th paragraph the name of the Councilmember speaking
was left out. It should read:
Council member Bakken stated that the consent of neighboring property
owners in a situation such as this is very important.
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the
January 2, 2001 City Council meeting as amended. Ayes: 5 Nay: 0
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
Margaret Schreiner of the Eagan Foundation updated the Council on the status of the Unmet Needs
Committee.
Mayor A wada asked Ms. Schreiner what percentage of money raised by the foundation has been
disbursed. Ms. Schreiner stated that approximately $125,000 has been raised and at this point, less than 20% of
the funds have been disbursed. She stated that residents must exhaust all other funding possibilities before they are
eligible for assistance from the foundation. Mayor Awada suggested that the Eagan Foundation send letters to the
major donors explaining how the money will be disbursed.
STORM UPDATE
City Administrator Hedges stated there will be approximately 1,800 letters from the City sent out to
residents regarding property tax adjustments due to the July stornl. He stated that information will also be available
in the City newsletter and the City's web site.
CENTRAL PARK UPDATE
City Administrator Hedges updated the audience on a discussion held at a Special City Council meeting
where Focus Groups for the project were also in attendance. He stated that a presentation was made by the
architect for the Community Center and after discussion, the architects left with affirmative ideas from both the
Council and the Focus Groups. The architects will be meeting again in a couple of weeks with the Design
Committee.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Personnel Items
Item 1. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Adam Fechner, Dave Jungers, Robert Rausch, Ryan
Rausch and Brian Banaszewski as seasonal park maintenance workers.
Item 2. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Marcia Weitzel as a seasonal park attendant.
Item 3. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Dan Smith as a part-time seasonal broomball
official.
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Item 4. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Aaron Wheeler, Lindsay Severson, Kyle Fritze, Jim
Bredemus, Linday Pickrell, Brandon Zingle, Lynn Matty, Jessie Brooks, Nick Callahan, Kali Martina and
Jon Steining as part-time seasonal winter recreation leaders.
Item 5. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Justin Fleming as a part-time seasonal lifeguard
shift leader for Cascade Bay.
Item 6. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Jennifer Clason as a part-time seasonal lifeguard for
Cascade Bay.
Item 7. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Tiffany Anglin as a part-time concessions manager
for Cascade Bay.
Item 8. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Meghan Eilers and Brandon Burger as part-time
seasonal concessions workers for Cascade Bay.
Item 9. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Kristin Rogers as a part-time seasonal
groups/birthday party manager for Cascade Bay.
Item 10. lt was recommended to approve the hiring of Nick Laugh as a part-time seasonal operations and
maintenance worker for Cascade Bay.
Item 11. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Mike Sowers as a special project intern for Water
Resources.
Item 12. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Sara Linnenkamp as a winter skating instructor.
Item 13. It was recommended to accept the letter of resignation from Jarrod Matsch, Police Officer.
Item 14. It was recommended to formally appoint Administrative Secretary/Deputy Clerk Mira McGarvey
as the City's Data Compliance Official and acknowledge that Assistant AdministratoriDeputy Clerk Holly
DuffY has been serving in that capacity since the resignation of Data Compliance Official Maria Karels.
Item 15. It was recommended to approve a change of wording in the retirement insurance coverage
policy.
B. Contract 99-14, East TH 55 Frontage Road/Louis Lane Street & Utility Improvements. It was
recommended to approve Change Order NO.2 to Contract 99-14 (East TH 55 Frontage Road/Louis Lane-
Street and Utility Improvements) and authorize the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk to execute all related
documents.
C. Project 776, Yankee Doodle Road Extension. It was recommended to authorize the preparation of a
Feasibility Report for Project 776 (Yankee Doodle Road Extension - Streets and Utilities) by SEH, Inc.,
approve an Agreement with Dakota County for the Engineering Design and Right of Way delineation, and
authorize the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk to execute all related documents.
D. Dakota County Agreement for Removal of State Aid Designations. It was recommended to approve an
Agreement with Dakota County to remove the Municipal State Aid designation on Lexington Avenue and
Yankee Doodle Road to allow the county State Aid Highway designation and authorize the Mayor and
Deputy City Clerk to execute all related documents.
E. Northwood Parkway Official Map. It was recommended to direct the Advisory Planning Commission to
consider the Official Mapping (Map #669.1) of North wood Parkway.
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F. Proiect 797, Letendre 1 st & 2nd Additions Street Rehabilitation. It was recommended to receive the Draft
Feasibility Report for Project 797 (Letendre 1st & 2nd Additions - Street Rehabilitation) and schedule a
public hearing to be held on February 20,2001.
G. Proiect 798. Canterbury Forest / Wedgewood 1st Addition Street Rehabilitation. It was recommended to
receive the Draft Feasibility Report for Project 798 (Canterbury ForestlWedgewood 1st Addition - Street
Rehabilitation) and schedule a public hearing to be held on February 20,2001.
H. Proiect 809, Blue Gentian Rod Ex1ension. It was recommended to receive the Feasibility Report for
Project 809 (Blue Gentian Road - Street and Utility Improvements) and schedule a public hearing to be
held on February 6,2001.
I. 2001 Street Maintenance Joint Powers Agreement. It was recommended to approve the 8 City Joint
Powers Agreement for Street Maintenance Contractual Services and authorize Mayor and Deputy City
Clerk to execute all related documents.
1. Temporarv On-Sale Liquor License for Faithful Shepherd Catholic School. It was recommended to
approve the temporary on-sale liquor license for Faithful Shepherd Catholic School.
K. Confirmation of Findings of Fact, Conclusions & Resolution of Denial (Summit Hill) - Delta
Development. lt was recommended to confirm the Findings of Fact, Conclusions & Resolution of Denial 01-02
of the request by Delta Development for a Comprehensive Guide Plan Anlendment to establish aD-III
Mixed Residential (6-12) units/acre) land use designation, a Rezoning from R-l, (Single-Family
Residential) to PD (planned Development) and a Preliminary Subdivision/Preliminary Planned
Development to create seven lots on approximately 6.7 acres located east of Johnny Cake Ridge Road and
south of Diffiey Road in the NW 1;" of Section 28.
L. Confirmation of Findings of Fact. Conclusions & Resolution of Denial - Gustavson Conditional Use
Permit. It was recommended to confirm the Findings of Fact, Conclusions & Resolution of Denial of the 01- 0 3
Conditional Use Permit request of John Gustavson to allow a total of 1,728 square feet of accessOl)'
storage space on property located at 4740 Walden Drive in the northeast V4 of Section 33.
M. Resolution Approving the Submission of a "Metro Greenways Planning Grant" Application for a Natural 01- 04
Resource Inventory. It was recommended to approve a resolution authorizing staff to submit a "Metro
Greenways Planning Grant" application to the Department of Natural Resources for the development of a
natural resources inventory of the City.
N. 2001 Contract Renewal for Sentence to Service Crews. It was recommended to approve the renewal of a
one year contract with Dakota County for the provision of Sentence to Service work crews and
authorization for the Mayor and Deputy Clerk to execute the agreement.
O. Modify Composition of Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission, Airport Relations Commission and
Economic Development Commission. It was recommended to modify the composition of the Advisory
Parks and Recreation Commission, Airport Relations Commission and Economic Development
Commission.
P. 2001 Licenses. It was recommended to approve a license renewal for the year 2001 for tobacco for
Cedarvale Texaco.
Q. Police Liaison Services Agreement between Independent School District #197 and the Cities of Eagan.
Mendota Heights, and West St. Paul. It was recommended to approve an agreement between the Cities of
Eagan, West St Paul, Mendota Heights, and Independent School District #197.
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R Authorize Temporarv Container Unit at 4056 Diamond Point. It was recommended to authorize use of a
temporary storage containment unit at 4056 Diamond Point through May 1,2001.
S.
Proclaim Eagan Junior Chamber of Commerce Week. It was recommended to proclaim January 21 - 27,
2001 Eagan Junior Chamber of Commerce Week.
01-04-A
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve the Consent
Agenda. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
VACATE PUBLIC DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT (CRAY 2ND ADDITION-
OUTLOTS, A, B & C) AND APPROVE FINAL PLAT AND FINAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 01-05
- SILICON GRAPHICS FIRST ADDITION - UNITED PROPERTIES.
City Administrator Hedges introduced this item. Public Works Director Colbert gave a staff report.
Mayor Awada opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, she closed the public hearing
and turned the discussion back to the Council.
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve the vacation of the
drainage and utility easements on Outlots A, B, and C, Cray 2nd Addition and Outlot G, Lone Oak Addition and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve a final plat (Silicon
Graphics First Addition) to allow the combination and reconfiguration of four outlots (Outlots A, Band C, Cray
Second Addition and Outlot G, Lone Oak Addition) into two platted lots upon property located north of Lone Oak
Drive and east of Lone Oak Parkway in the southwest lit of Section 1. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Council member Bakken moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve a final planned
development to allow a four-story 110,000 square foot office building and a two-story 60,000 square foot office
building (upon Lot 2, Block I, Silicon Graphics First Addition) located north of Lone Oak Drive and east of Lone
Oak Parkway in the southwest 'it of Section 1. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
PROJECT 771, LEXINGTON AVENUE - TOWN CENTRE TO CLUBVIEW
STREET & UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS
City Administrator Hedges introduced this item. Public Works Director Colbert gave a staff report. Mike
Foertsch of Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. discussed the feasibility report and reviewed the project schedule.
Mayor Awada opened the public hearing.
Brian Marshall, representing the U.S. Postal Service presented a letter from the manager at the bulk mail
center expressing concern over the left turn lane on Clubview Drive, the timing of the proposed new driveway into
their employee parking lot on Lexington Avenue and the need for a traffic signal at the intersection of Gemini and
the Post Office's main entrance.
Mayor Awada asked Mr. Marshall if the Postal Service would consider paving an additional 30 feet of
their parking lot at the retail center to provide an exit out to Lexington Avenue (south). She also discussed the
extension of Denmark behind their facility ",'hich could solve much of the truck traffic problem. She further asked
Mr. Marshall if there is any intent by the Federal Government to pay the assessments ($270,000) for the project.
Mr. Marshall stated that the Federal Government is exempt from local taxes and they would not be paying any of
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the assessment. Mr. Marshall further stated that consideration is being given to the additional exit out to
Lexington Avenue.
Benita Warns, Employee Transportation Coordinator, for the Postal Service presented a letter opposing
Project 771. She expressed concern regarding the lack of a semaphore at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and
Gemini Road. She discussed the detours employees will have to make once Lexington Avenue is rebuilt. She also
discussed problems regarding mixing truck traffic with employee traffic through the main truck entrance at the
Gemini intersection.
Dan Kranz, representing the postal employee's union also spoke to the concern of the employees
regarding their ability to access Lexington Ave. from their employee lot after the improvement.
Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to approve Project 771
(Lexington Avenue - Town Centre Drive to Clubview Drive - Street, Utility & Trail Improvements) and authorize
the preparation of detailed final plans and specifications and the acquisition of right -of-way and easements through
quick-take Eminent Domain, if necessary. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
PROJECT 790, CENTRAL PARKWAY (STREETS AND UTILTIES)
City Administrator Hedges introduced this item. Public Works Director Colbert discussed changes made
to the plans since the December 19, 2001 City Council meeting. He then introduced Jim Dvorak, SRF Consulting
Group, who reviewed the Feasibility Study and Report.
Mayor A wada opened the public hearing.
Reid Hansen, attorney representing the Perron family, stated he feels the project is premature without a
development plan for the surrounding properties. He further stated his clients are concerned over proposed street
and utility assessments. He stated the location presently shown for the road does not abut upon the Perron
property, nor is any access guaranteed to their property.
Bob Smith, representing Duke-Weeks Realty Corporation stated he endorses the project. He asked that
when final plans are completed additional accesses be given to their project which is located on the west side of
Central Parkway. He further stated that he also endorses their property purchase through condemnation. Mayor
Awada stated that the purchase of the property would be easier if it did not have to go through condemnation.
Bruce Miller, representing MFC Properties Corporation, owner of Yankee Square Shopping Center,
expressed his opposition to the closure of the existing curb cut just south of Yankee Doodle Road on Federal Drive.
He stated this is a very important access point into and out of Yankee Square Shopping Center. He also expressed
concern over the proposed construction of a raised center median on Federal Drive which could further aggravate
an already serious queuing and stacking problem for the west bound left turn lane to Washington Drive.
There being no further public comment, Mayor Awada closed the public hearing and turned the
discussion back to the Council.
Councilmember Carlson asked if there is a way to eliminate the stacking problem for the west bound left
turn lane onto Washington Drive. Public Works Director Colbert stated that the County is aware of the problem
and is implementing changes in the cycling of the traffic lights. He also stated that when the Duckwood ring road
overpass and interchange is completed, it will eliminate some of the traffic at Washington Drive by allowing it to
access the Yankee Square Shopping Center through Federal Drive instead of Washington Drive via Yankee Doodle
Road and Pilot Knob Road.
Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to approve Project 790R
(Central Parkway-Street and Utility Improvements) and authorize the preparation of detailed final plans and
specifications and the acquisition of right-of-way and easements through quick-take Eminent Domain, if necessary.
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Aye: 5 Nay: 0
The Council took a five minute recess, reconvening at 8:25 p.m.
VARIANCES - ADKINS ASSOCIATION FOR QWEST
City Administrator Hedges introduced this item. Senior Planner Ridley gave a staff report.
Mayor Awada opened the discussion on three variance requests by Adkins Association.
Councilmember Bakken stated he would like to see more discussion between staff and the applicant. He
asked the applicant if she would be willing to continue the item to the next meeting. Beth Splittstoesser,
representing Adkins Association agreed to continue the variance requests.
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to continue items IX. D, E,
and F regarding variances for Adkins Association until the February 6, 2001 City Council meeting.
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
CITY ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS
ADVISORY COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
City Administrator Hedges discussed the interview process that had taken place on January 9, 2001 and
then explained the ballot matrix that would be used for voting on members for each commission. Councilmembers
were provided with ballots for each Commission. The results were as follows:
Advisory Planning Commission:
Duey Bendt
Jerry Segal
Greg Steininger
Shawn Hunter
3 year term
3 year term
3 year term
I year term (alternate)
Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission:
Margo Danner 3 year term
Mark Filipi 3 year term
Melvin Williams 3 year term
David Wright 1 year term
John Rudolph 2 year term
Richard Pletcher (alternate) 1 year term
Airport Relations Commission
John Clark 3 year term
Michael Weller 3 year term
Lance Staricha 3 year term
Bruno DiNella (alternate) I year term
Joe Kinard 2 year term
Economic Development Commission
Nadim Zoberi 3 year term
Brian Carey (alternate) I year term
Lee Ashfield 3 year term
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Burnsville/Eagan Telecommunications Commission
Kurt Hicok (alternate)
1 year term
Waste Reduction and Recvcling Advisorv Commission
Clint Hooppaw
Kari Sammon
Don Armborst
Michael Stone
3 year term
3 year term
1 year term
3 year term
Mayor Awada moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to approve a resolution ratifying the
ballots for the appointments of advisory commission members. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
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ACTING MAYOR
Mayor Awada appointed Councilmember Bakken as Acting Mayor.
OFFICIAL LEGAL NEWSPAPER
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to approve the Dakota
County Tribune as the City of Eagan's official legal newspaper. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to approve the 200 I Schedule
of City Council Meetings as follows:
January 2
2001 SCHEDULE OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS
May 1 September 4
February 6
May 15 September 17
June 5 October 2
June 19 October 16
July 5 November 8
July 17 November 20
August 7 December 4*
August 21 December 18
J anuaQ' 16
February 20
March 6
March 20
April 3
April 17
* The December 4th meeting is subject to change due to the Truth in Taxation Hearing.
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2001 SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS
JanuaQ' 2 April 3 Jul)' 5 October 2
January 16 April 17 July 17 October 16
January 30 April 24 July 24 October 23
February 6 May 1 August 7 November 8
February 20 May 15 August 21 November 20
February 27 May 22 August 28 November 27
March 6 June 5 September 4 December 4*
March 20 June 19 September 17 December 18
March 27 June 26 September 25
* The December 4th meeting is subject to change due to the Truth in Taxation Hearing.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING PROCEDURES
Councilmember Tilley moved, Council member Carlson seconded a motion to acknowledge Robert's Rules
of Order as the means to conduct official business at all regular City Council meetings and further approve the
guidelines/handout as presented for public participation in City Council meetings. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE AND REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENTS
Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve the committee and
representative appointments as follows: Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Finance Committee: Councilmember Tilley (Chair) and Mayor Awada
Public Works Committee: Councilmember Bakken (Chair) and Councilmember Fields
Personnel Committee: Councilmember Carlson (Chair) and Councilmember Bakken
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority Board: Councilmember Tilley
School District #191: Council member Fields
School District # 196: Councilmember Fields
School District #197: Councilmember Fields
Municipal Legislative Commission: Mayor Awada
Community Center/Central Park Teams:
Site Design Team: Mayor Awada and Councilmember Carlson
Partnerships/Operations: Mayor Awada and Councilmember Tilley
Facility Design Team: Councilmembers Bakken, Carlson and Fields
OLD BUSINESS
CONSUL T ANT FOR SUPER STORM ANALYSIS 2ND OPIINION STUDY
City Administrator Hedges introduced this item. Public Works Director Colbert discussed the proposals.
Council member Bakken moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to authorize WSB and
Associates, Inc., exercising the option to add Camp Dresser & McKee and Polaris Group.
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Paul Teska asked about a possible conflict of interest in using WSB and Associates because of their
association with the Gun Club Lake Watershed Management Organization.
Councilmember Bakken discussed the number of hours estimated in the bids.
Councilmember Tilley questioned the difference in the various proposers' estimated hours and cost and
what companies would start from ground zero in their study of the storm analysis. Public Works Director Colbert
explained the computer modeling programs that would be used, stating that all companies had been asked to use
the same programs, but some may be proposing to create a new program rather than to test the assumptions used
and validate the results obtained so far.
Councilmember Bakken asked whose direction the Gun Club Lake WMO is under. Director Colbert
explained that the WMO is created by a tri-city Joint Powers Agreement between Mendota Heights, Inver Grove
Heights and Eagan, but the WMO then acts independently with each City providing the funding through their
typical budget process.
Councilmember Tilley discussed the qualifications and experience of the Polaris Group. Councilmember
Bakken stated that the Polaris Group has not been in business as long as the other companies.
A vote was taken on the motion. Aye: 4 Nay: 1 (Councilmember Tilley opposed)
WOODHA VEN VILLAS - MANLEY BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION
City Administrator Hedges introduced this item. Minutes from previous City Council meetings regarding
this issue were distributed. City Attorney Dougherty explained that with changes made to the original plan, a new
application must be submitted.
EXTENSION FOR RECORDING FINAL PLAT - GOPHER EAGAN INDUSTRIAL PARK
7TH ADDITION
Senior Planner Mike Ridley explained the request for the ex1.ension of the final plat of Gopher Eagan
Industrial Park 7th Addition by Twin City Wire - MFI, Inc. It was noted that Mayor Awada and Acting Mayor
Carlson were both out of town the last two days ofthe year, which prevented the recording of the plat by the end of
the year 2000, thus requiring the payment of taxes for 2001 in full.
Councilmember Bakken expressed concern over setting a precedent. Council member Carlson stated that
the property is already developed and the extension will be of no monetary benefit to the property owner.
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to approve the extension of the
recording requirement for the Gopher Eagan Industrial Park 7th Addition (located north of Yankee Doodle Road
and east of Highway 149 in the south Yz of Section 12) to November I, 2001. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
NEW BUSINESS
REZONING AND PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION - TOLLEFSON DEVELOPMENT, INC.
City Administrator Hedges introduced this item. Senior Planner Ridley gave a staff report.
Councilmember Carlson stated that the Planned Development Agreement should state that development of
Lots 35 and 36 shall be allowed when alternate access can be provided. The Council agreed.
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Council member Bakken moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to approve the Preliminary
Planned Development and Preliminary Subdivision (Woodstone Townhomes) for 36 two-unit townhomes on 10.7
acres located at 1525 and 1535 Deerwood Drive in the NE 1/4 of Section 21 subject to the following conditions:
1. The developer shall comply with these standards conditions of plat approval as adopted by Council on
February 3, 1993: AI, Bl, B4, Cl, C2, C4, Dl and EI
2. The property shall be platted and the Final Plat shall omit Lots 35 and 36 in the northwest corner of the
site.
3. The developer shall construct outlet structures and pipes from the new storm water pond and Pond BP-28
in accordance with City engineering standards.
4. The lowest entry elevations for the twinhomes on Lots 5-12 shall be a minimum of two (2) feet above the
emergency overflow elevation from the common area in the center of the site.
5. This development shall meet the City's water quality requirements through a combination of on-site
ponding and cash dedication.
6. The stormwater pond shall be constructed to treat 6.3 acres ofthe site area. The pond shall contain a
minimum wet-pond volume of 0.54 acre-feet and have a minimum area of 0.25 acres. The stormwater
treatment pond shall be constructed according to NURP standards with a maximum depth of six (6) feet, a
10: 1 aquatic bench beginning at the normal water level, and an outlet skimmer according to City design
standards.
7. In lieu ofponding to treat stormwater from 3.1 acres of the site, a cash dedication of $4,535.00 shall be
required.
8. To minimize nearby impacts to the wetland, the development shall be set back at least 30 feet from the
delineated wetland boundary. During and after development, a minimum 30-foot wide buffer of
undisturbed, natural vegetation along the wetland shall be maintained.
9. The development shall properly install and effectively maintain erosion control practices to prevent and
minimize soil loss and to avoid impacts to the wetland. Any inadvertent fill of the wetland greater than
400 square feet (the maximum amount allowed) shall require mitigation, under state wetland conservation
authority.
10. The existing private roadway easement that extends through the center of the site shall be vacated, and
documentation provided to the City, prior to final subdivision approval.
II. Tree mitigation shall be provided on-site in the amount of 22 CategOI)' A trees, or 44 Category B trees, or
88 Category C trees, or an equivalent combination thereof as indicated on the Tree Preservation and
Landscape/Mitigation Plans.
12. Tree Protective measures (i.e. orange colored silt fence or four-foot polyethylene laminate safety netting)
shall be installed at the Drip Line or at the perimeter of the Critical Root Zone, whichever is greater, of
significant trees/woodlands to be preserved both on-site and off-site on private property. This will involve
installing or shifting the tree protection fence location to the perimeter of the CRZ as required by
ordinance and the submission of a revised Tree Preservation Plan. Where this is not possible, alternative
tree preservation measures shall be employed.
13. The developer shall submit a revised tree preservation plan and grading plan indicating the installation of
the additional above mentioned tree protection measures.
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14. The developer shall submit a revised tree mitigation plan indicating 100% fulfillment ofrequired tree
mitigation.
15. The developer shall contact the City Forestry Division and schedule a pre-construction site inspection at
least five (5) days prior to issuance of the grading permit (or commencement of grading activity if a
separate grading permit is not required), to ensure compliance with the approved Tree Preservation Plan
and placement of the Tree Protection Fencing.
16. Park and trail dedications shall be fulfilled through a cash dedication payable prior to release of the final
plat for recording at the rate then in effect.
17. Lots 35 and 36 and the area surrounding them shall be shown as a single outlot with the Final Subdivision
and on the Final Plat.
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
UTILITY BILL PAYMENT ASSISTANCE FOR STORM VICTIM
City Administrator Hedges stated that a request had been made from the Interfaith Disaster Recovery of
Dakota County (IDRD) to assist an Eagan resident/storm victim with payment leniency (allowing time, foregoing
late fees an interest accrual only) on City utility bill for a period of six months.
Mayor A wada stated this is a policy issue and if assistance is given to one resident, a precedent would be
set and assistance would have to be given to everyone affected by the storm. She suggested the IDRD should be the
agency to offer assistance.
Councilmember Bakken stated that he understood that all measures for assistance must be exhausted
before the IDRD disburses funds and by denying assistance, the City would actually be allowing the resident to
receive assistance from the IDRD.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. into an Executive Session.
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