08/04/2001 - City Council Regular
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
Eagan, Minnesota
September 4, 2001
A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, September 4,2001 at 6:30 p.m. at the
Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Mayor A wada 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
Mayor A wada added the following items to the Consent Agenda:
AA. Direct staff to prepare feasibility study for sidewalks along Skyline Road
BB. Starks Halfway House - One day on-sale liquor license
Darrius Wilson, 4175 Dodd Road, requested that item X of the Consent Agenda be pulled for discussion.
Mayor Awada added item X regarding Project 850 (Dodd Road, Diffley to Ethan Drive - Street and Trail
Improvements be added as the fIrst item of old business.
Councilmember Tilley moved, Mayor A wada seconded a motion to approve the agenda as amended with
item X of the Consent Agenda being removed for discussion. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes. It was recommended to approve the minutes of the August 21, 2001 Regular City Council meeting and
the August 21, 2001 Listening Session.
B. Personnel Items.
1. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Cynthia Kirchoff as a Planner.
2. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Jeanette Morcomb as Clerical Tech III in Engineering.
3. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Bruce Barry and David Schomburg as part-time seasonal
basketball scorekeepers.
4. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Brad Champlin as a part-time seasonal touch football official.
5. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Colleen Mathiason as a part-time seasonal preschool program
instructor.
6. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Cynthia Whitacre, Lynda Speikers and Amber Geske as part-
time seasonal preschool program assistants.
7. It was recommended to approve the hiring of David Guenther as a seasonal park attendant.
C. Licenses. It was recommended to approve a Motorized Golf Cart License for Michael Krolick, 1059
Hummingbird Lane. It was also recommended to approve a new Tree Contractor License for Top Notch
Treecare, 5505 N. Hwy. 169, Plymouth.
D. Gambling Application. It was recommended to approve an application for Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit for
Ducks Unlimited for a raffle to be held at Brianno's, 2280 Cliff Road, September 13,2001.
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E. Contract 01-08. Well #20). It was recommended to receive the Bids for Contract 01-08 (Well #20 - Drilling and
Development), award the contract to E.H. Renner & Sons for the base bid of $187, 700.00 and authorize the
Mayor and Deputy City Clerk to execute all related documents.
F. Contract 01-06. Blue Gentian Road Street & Utility Improvements. It was recommended to award Contract 01-
06 (Blue Gentian Road - Street and Utility Improvements) to Danner Inc., for the Base Bid in the amount of
$290,325.00, and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign all related documents.
G. Contract 00-07, Trunk Highway 13 Divided Four-Lane Upgrade. It was recommended to approve Change
Order No.6 to Contract 00-07 (Trunk Highway 13 - Divided Four-Lane Upgrade) and authorize the Mayor and
Deputy City Clerk to execute all related documents.
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H. Contract 01-07, Lexington Avenue Divided Four-Lane Upgrade. It was recommended to approve Change Order
No.1 to Contract 01-07 (Lexington Avenue - Divided Four-Lane Upgrade) and authorize the Mayor and Deputy
City Clerk to execute all related documents.
I. Contract 01-13. July 2000 Storm Mitigation Improvements. It was recommended to approve Change Order No.
1 to Contract 01-13 (July 2000 Storm Mitigation Improvements) and authorize the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk
to execute all related documents.
1. Selection of Consulting Engineering Firms. It was recommended to approve the recommendation of the Public
Works Committee regarding the retention of professional consulting fIrms and authorize the Mayor and Deputy
City Clerk to execute all related contractual agreements.
K. Proiect 797, Letendre 1st & 2nd - Street Overlav Final Assessment Roll. It was recommended to receive the Final
Assessment Roll for Project 797 (Letendre 1 st & 2nd - Street and Utility Improvements) and schedule a public
hearing to be held on October 2,2001.
L. Proiect 798, Canterbury Forest / Wedgewood 1 st Street Overlay Final Assessment Roll. It was recommended to
receive the Final Assessment Roll for Project 798 (Canterbury Forest / Wedgewood 1 st - Street and Utility
Improvements) and schedule a public hearing to be held on October 2, 2001.
M. Contract 01-6A. Blue Gentian Road Extension Street Grading. It was recommended to approve the fmal
payment for Contract 01-6A (Blue Gentian Road Extension - Street Grading) in the amount of $58,929.80 to
Max Steininger, Inc., and accept the improvements for perpetual City maintenance subject to warranty
provisions.
N. Contract 01-13. July 2000 Storm Mitigation Improvements. It was recommended to receive the feasibility
report for Project 848 (white Oak Court - Storm Drainage Mitigation Improvements) and approve the project.
O. Suncliff First Addition (Lot 13. Block 1) Easement Vacation. It was recommended to receive the petition to
vacate public drainage and utility easements for Lot 13, Block 1, SuncliffFirst Addition (4277 Sumise Road)
and schedule a public hearing to be held on October 2, 2001.
P. Final Subdivision (Grand Oak Three - Interstate Partners. LLC.) It was recommended to approve a Final 01- 5 6
Subdivision (Grand Oak Three) to create two lots on approximately 22 acres located between north of Hwy. 55
and east of Blue Water Road in the NE y.. of Section 2.
Q. Contract 01-04. Central Parkway / Northwood Parkway and Community Center Street. Utility and Grading
Improvements. It was recommended to approve Change Order No.1 to Contract 01-04 (Central Parkway /
Northwood Parkway and Community Center - Street, Utility and Grading Improvements) and authorize the
Mayor and Deputy Clerk to execute all related documents.
R. Harvev's Heritage Addition (Lot 3. Block 1) - 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 October 2, 2001.
S. Xcel Energv Bundle 3 Package as the Energv Package for the Communitv Center. It was recommended to
approve the Bundle 3 energy package as proposed by Xcel Energy and the Weidt Group / Energy Alternatives as
the energy alternative used in the Community Center.
T. Purchase Agreement - 3997 Cedarvale Drive. It was recommended to approve the purchase agreement for 3997
Cedarvale Drive and declare that the City intends the acquisition to be eligible s a reimbursable expense as part
of the Cedar Grove Tax Increment Finance Redevelopment District.
U. Variance - Spectrum Development (Lot 2, Block 1, Spectrum Business Park). It was recommended to
reschedule the public hearing for a Variance request to the minimum parking stall width on Lot 2, Block 1,
Spectrum Business Park located at 1000 Blue Gentian Road from October 2, 2001 to September 17, 2001.
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V. Extension for Recording the Final Subdivision - Fox Forest Second Addition. It was recommended to approve
a ninety (90) day recording extension for the Fox Forest Second Addition.
W. On-Sale Wine, Malt Liquor and Sunday License for Golden T.. Inc. It was recommended to approve an On-
Sale Wine, Malt Liquor and Sunday License for Golden T., Inc.
Y. Amended Language for City Ordinance 10.31. It was recommended to direct Staff to develop amended
language for City Ordinance 10.31.
Z. Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 10. Section 10.53, Subd. 1. It was recommended to direct the City Attorney
to draft an Ordinance Amendment which will add fence maintenance standards to the property maintenance
code.
AA. Feasibility Study - Skyline Road. Direct staff to prepare feasibility study for sidewalks along Skyline Road
BB. One Dav On-Sale Liquor License - Starks Halfway House. It was recommended to approve a one day on-sale
Liquor License for Starks Halfway House Saloon to allow the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in
their parking lot located at 3125 Dodd Road
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to approve the Consent
Agenda. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
OLD BUSINESS
(Consent X) PROJECT 850. DODD ROAD (DIFFLEY TO ETHAN DRIVE)
Public Works Director Colbert gave a staff report regarding the request for authorization of a feasibility
report for streets and trails on Dodd Road and Diffley Road to Ethan Drive.
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to authorize the preparation of
a Feasibility Report for Project 850 (Dodd Road, Diffley Road to Ethan Drive - Streets and Trails) by Bonestroo,
Rosene, Anderlik and Associates. Ayes: 5 Nay: 0
Darrius Wilson, 4175 Dodd Road, expressed his opposition to the project. He expressed his concern over
tree removal from his property and why an urban upgrade is being built on one portion of the road and a
meandering trail on the remainder of Dodd Road. Mayor A wada explained that the majority of residents had
requested that the entire section from Wescott to Diffley have trails. She also explained the reasoning for
conducting a feasibility report for the south portion of Dodd Road.
CONTRACT 01-14, AWARD CONTRACT
(JULY 2000 MITIGATION IMPROVEMENTS AREAS 1,4,5 AND 10)
City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding the award of Contract 01-14 for the July 2000
Mitigation Improvements Areas 1,4,5 and 10. Public Works Director Colbert gave a staff report and discussed the
status of easement acquisitions.
Council and staff discussed the possibility of excluding areas from approval where the necessary
easements have not been obtained and bring them back under change orders at a later time.
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to award Contract 01-14
(July 2000 Storm Mitigation Improvements - Misc. Areas #1, 4, 5 and 10) for Projects 828,829,832 and 838 to
Lamentti & Sons, Inc. for the revised Base Bid in the amount of$1,06l,687.00 and revised Alternate No.2 in the
amount of$193,130.00, and authorize the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk to execute all related documents. Aye: 5
Nay: 0
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CONTRACT 01-15, RECEIVE BIDS / AWARD CONTRACT
(JULY 2000 MITIGATION IMPROVEMENTS AREAS 6, 7, AND 8)
City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding the award of Contract 01-15 for the July 2000
Mitigation Improvements areas 6, 7 and 8). Public Works Director Colbert gave a staff report and discussed the
status of easement acquisitions.
Richard Delauder, 4769 Beacon Hill Road, expressed his opposition to the proposed drainage onto his property and
the drainpipe into the pond. Director Colbert stated that research has been conducted and it appears a restrictor
could be installed in the pond.
Awada moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to receive the bids for Contract 01-15 (July
2000 Storm Mitigation Improvements - Misc. Areas #6, 7 and 8), award the contract to the lowest responsible
bidder for Projects 823, 837, 846 and Nestling Circle, and authorize the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk to execute all
related documents. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
NEW BUSINESS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH
City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding a Conditional Use Permit to allow a pylon sign
on Lot 1, Block 1, All Saints Addition, located at 3810 Lexington Avenue. Senior Planner Ridley gave a staff
report.
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to approve a Conditional Use
Permit to allow a pylon sign on Lot 1, Block 1, All Saints Addition, located at 3810 Lexington Avenue in the NW Yo
of Section 23 subject to the following conditions: Aye: 5 Nay: 0
1. This Conditional Use Permit shall be recorded at Dakota County within 60 days of approval by the City
Council.
2. A Sign Permit shall be obtained from the City prior to installation of the sign.
3. The existing wooden sign shall be removed from the property prior to installation of the sign.
4. The pylon sign shall be located in the northwest corner of the site, facing Wescott Road, as shown on
the site plan received 7-17-01.
5. The pylon sign shall comply with the sign plans received 7-17-01.
6. Landscaping consistent with the landscape plan dated 7-17-01 shall be implemented with the installation
of the sign.
PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE
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City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding a Preliminary Subdivision (Eagandale Center
Industrial Park No. 17) of approximately seven acres to create two lots, a Conditional Use Permit to allow outdoor
storage and a Variance to allow a shared access, located at 3110 Mike Collins Drive. Senior Planner Ridley gave a
staff report.
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve a Preliminary
Subdivision (Eagandale Center Industrial Park No. 17) of approximately seven acres to create two lots located at the
intersection of Mike Collins Drive an Lunar Lane, in the NW Yo of Section 11, subject to the following conditions:
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
1. The developer shall comply with these standards conditions of plat approval as adopted by Council on
February 3, 1993: AI, Bl, B3, El and HI.
2. The property shall be platted.
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Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to approve a Conditional
Use Permit to allow outdoor storage on Lot 1, Block 1, Eagandale Center Industrial Park No. 17, located at 3110
Mike Collins Drive in the NE Y.. of Section 11 subject to the following conditions: Aye: 5 Nay: 0
1. The Conditional Use Permit shall be recorded at Dakota County immediately after the plat is recorded.
2. Storage shall be limited to semi tractors and trailers.
3. Storage shall be limited to the 90 marked spaces.
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to approve a Conditional Use
Permit to allow outdoor storage of semi tractors and trailers on Lot 2, Block 1, Eagandale Center Industrial Park No.
17, subject to the following conditions: Aye: 5 Nay: 0
1. The Conditional Use Permit shall be recorded at Dakota County immediately after the plat is recorded.
2. Storage shall be limited to semi tractors trailers.
3. Storage shall be limited to the 50 unmarked spaces.
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to approve a Variance to the
site setback requirement between Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Eagandale Center Industrial Park No. 17. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
CERTIFICATION OF THE PRELIMINARY 2002 PROPERTY TAX LEVY
City Administrator Hedges discussed this item regarding the 2002 property tax levy. He stated that the
City Council is required by law to certify the proposed payable 2002 property tax levy on or before September 17
2001. He further stated that the Council had reviewed the proposed levy at a special meeting on August 28, 2001.
Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to approve the preliminary
2002 property tax levy as follows:
General Revenue $17,901,300
Debt Service 212,608
Market Value-Based Referendum 1,400,000
Cedarvale Special Services District 3,000
Total $19,516,908
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
Doris Dahline presented a written list of 22 questions regarding the Cedar Grove redevelopment project.
Mayor A wada indicated that staff would review the questions and provide answers.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. into an Executive Session to consider
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