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02/06/2001 - City Council Special Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Eagan City Council February 6, 2001 Page 1 of2 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2001 4:30 P.M. EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Present: Mayor Awada, Councilmembers Bakken, Carlson, Fields and Tilley, City Administrator Hedges, Director of Parks and Recreation Vraa, Director of Public Works Colbert, Water Resources Coordinator Macbeth, Administrative Specialist Hertel. CALL TO ORDER The meeting began at 4:35 p.m. VISITORS TO BE HEARD No members of the audience wished to address the Council on matters not on the agenda. BLACKDOG WATERSHED PLAN UPDATE, STREETSWEEPING STUDY & WATER QUALITY ORDINANCES Mr. Denny Palmer of Barr Engineering presented a report on the Blackdog Watershed Management Organization and the City of Eagan's role. He stated that Eagan comprises approximately 1 % ofthe organization. He stated that the role of the organization is to implement the Water Management Plan, create goals and policies and to maintain water quality, which is the focus of the organization. He stated that all actions are taken under the authority of a Joint Powers Agreement. Councilmember Bakken inquired about assessments to the City of Eagan under the Joint Powers Agreement based on contributions of phosphorous. Mr. Palmer stated that the assessments were determined on the basis of a model or on direct measurements. Water Resources Coordinator Macbeth presented two studies that were submitted as grant proposals. He stated that the purpose of the studies is to find out what is on the road by running streetsweepers in tandem to collect data and to run a water truck to simulate a rain event and then collect water samples for analysis. Water Resources Coordinator Macbeth explained the City's ordinances regarding water quality issues, and read the mission of the Eagan water quality division. He presented various slides illustrating examples of silt issues caused by washouts. He also shared examples of education programs and stated that the objective is to protect the City's connection the environment. He also reviewed the summary of various other cities in the metro area that have wetland ordinances and erosion and sediment control ordinances. Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Eagan City Council February 6,2001 Page 2 of2 REVIEW STREETS CAPE CONCEPTS City Administrator Hedges introduced Mr. John Larson and Mr. Barry Warner ofSRF Consulting to present examples of streetscape examples applied in communities. The examples demonstrated how buildings contribute to streetscape and the many potential elements of a streetscape theme, including lighting, benches, trash receptacles, signage, banners, patterns in sidewalks and the use of special pavement to create an identity for an area. He stated that trees are very important. He highlighted options for flowers, transit and kiosk stations, bollards, street vendors, bridges, retaining walls, public art, fountains and water features and boulevards. Mayor A wada stated that the Central Area and Cedarvale should be the first areas included in a streetscaping plan. Director of Public Works Colbert stated that the MVTA site would be a natural center for the Central Area and could set the tone for streetscaping around the YankeeIPilot Knob area. Mr. Larson stated that the plan should be viewed in layers, from the perspective of pedestrians and motorists. He cautioned against burdening the City with too many maintenance costs. Director of Public Works Colbert suggested that staff prepare a palette of materials for use by developers in the construction or redevelopment of designated areas of Eagan. Councilmember Carlson emphasized the importance of setting expectations with the business community. Mayor Awada requested copies of the drawings done for the Cedarvale concept. Councilmember Bakken indicated that any palette should reflect the tendency of the Council to prefer more traditional elements. Mayor A wada stated that banners should not be included and that she liked the brick/wrought iron used in the Yankee Doodle bridge. Councilmember Tilley moved, Mayor Awada seconded a motion to direct staff to solicit proposals for a master streetscape plan. Aye: 5 Nay: O. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m. Date City Clerk If you need these rninutes 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, (612) 681-4600, (TDD phone: (612) 454-8535). The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, services, activities, facilities and employrnent without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status or status with regard to public assistance.