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02/21/2006 - City Council Regular MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL Eagan, Minnesota February 21, 2006 A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on February 21, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Mayor Geagan, Councilmembers Fields, Tilley, Maguire and Carlson. Also present were City Administrator Tom Hedges, Community Development Director Jon Hohenstein, City Planner Mike Ridley, Public Works Director Tom Colbert, City Attorney Mike Dougherty, and Administrative Secretary / Deputy Clerk Mira Pepper. AGENDA Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENT A TIONS SWEARING IN OF NEW POLICE OFFICERS ChiefofPolice Therkelsen introduced new Police Officers Jeffrey Thul and Andrew Rapaway. Mayor Geagan administered the Oath of Office to the new Officers. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Maguire moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve the consent agenda. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 A. Minutes. It was recommended to approve the minutes of the February 7, 2006 regular City Council meeting as presented. B. Personnel Items. None C. Check Registers. It was recommended to ratify the check registers dated February 9, 2006 and February 16, 2006 as presented. D. Liquor License. It was recommended to approve a change in management on the off-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor license for Kwik Trip located at 3145 Dodd Road. E. Amusement Device License. It was recommended to approve an Amusement Device License for Lawrence Brennan. F. Consumption and Display Permit. It was recommended to approve the renewal ofa Consumption and Display (Set Up) Permit application for Parkview Golf Course located at 1310 Cliff Road. G. General Fund Balance Policv. It was recommended to approve the General Fund Balance Policy and to authorize the transfer of$I,575,000 to the Benefit Accrual Fund to provide funding toward the City's Post Retirement Health Insurance liability. H. Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Dedication. It was recommended to approve a Resolution of Support for the proposed Constitutional Amendment for the dedication of the Motor Vehicle Sales Tax and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents. I. Denmark Avenue - No Parking. It was recommended to approve a resolution to prohibit parking on the west side of Denmark Avenue between Wescott Road and Crestridge Lane, and authorize the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk to execute all related documents. 1. Proiect 874. It was recommended to receive the Final Assessment Roll for Parcels 10-03800-070-02 and 10-01200-060-02 as part of Project 874 (Trunk Highway 55 North Frontage Road / Gift of Mary - Street and Utility Improvements) and schedule a public hearing to be held on March 21. 2006. K. Special City Council Meeting. It was recommended to reschedule the Special City Council meeting scheduled for March 14,2006 to March 28, 2006. L. City Council Retreat. It was recommended to schedule a City Council Retreat on March 14,2006. M. Liquor License. It was recommended to approve the off-sale liquor license for Amber Liquor, Inc., 4250 Lexington Avenue South, Suite III. N. Tobacco License. It was recommended to approve a Tobacco License for Amber Liquor, Inc., 4250 Lexington Avenue South, Suite III. 06-05 06-06 Eagan City Council Meeting Minutes February 21, 2006 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARINGS PROJECT 928, MEADOWVIEW ROAD / ALEXANDER ROAD STREET UPGRADE / REVIT ALIZA TION City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding street upgrade / surface rehabilitation for Meadowview Road and Alexander Road. Assistant City Engineer Gorder gave a staff report. Mayor Geagan opened the public hearing. Wayne Goldsworthy spoke in opposition to the proposed improvement. He also noted that the mailed notice to the property owners indicated that the public hearing would be held at 7:30 p.m. There being no further comment, Mayor Geagan closed the public hearing and turned discussion back to the Council. Motion was made by Maguire, seconded by Tilley to table action on this item to allow staff to confirm the noticed time of the public hearing. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Staff confirmed that the time of the public hearing had been noticed at 6:30 p.m. Councilmember Maguire moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve Project 928 (Meadowview Road / Alexander Road - Street Upgrade/Surface Rehabilitation). Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Councilmember Maguire moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve the plans and specifications for contract 06-02 (Citywide Street Improvements including Project 928 and authorize the advertisement for a bid opening to be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2006. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 PROJECT 930, SILVER BELL ROAD STREET REVITALIZATION City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding street rehabilitation for Silver Bell Road. Public Works Director Colbert gave a staff report. Mayor Geagan opened the public hearing. Linda Wyland, 1903 Silverbell Road questioned the location of the proposed project. There being no further public comment, Mayor Geagan closed the public hearing and turned discussion back to the Council. Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve Project 930 (Silver Bell Road - Street Rehabilitation). Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to approve the plans and specifications for Contract 05-03 (Citywide Street Improvements including Project 930) and authorize the advertisement for a bid opening to be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2006. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 DIFFLEY MARKETPLACE - CIRCULATION AND ACCESS City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding Dakota County's denial of Diffiey Marketplace Circulation and Access Appeal. Public Works Director Colbert provided detailed information regarding the County's denial of the proposed circulation and access plan and outlined the County's conditions for future consideration. Councilmember Fields discussed the possibility of a roundabout as an alternative solution to the access issue. Staff indicated that it was unlikely that Dakota County would consider such an alternative. Eagan City Council Meeting Minutes February 21, 2006 Page 3 John Trautz, Diffley Ventures presented a revised access configuration proposal. Three residents spoke expressing their opinions ofthe proposed access configuration. A discussion was held regarding sidewalks and trails. Council member Carlson moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to direct staff to make an application to Dakota County for a variance for a ~ access median break maintaining an entry only on Daniel Drive. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to direct staff to get a specific answer from Dakota County why a roundabout would not work at the Diffley Marketplace site. Aye: 2 Nay: 3 (Mayor Geagan, Councilmembers Tilley and Maguire opposed) ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - CITY OF EAGAN City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding an Ordinance Amendment to Chapter II, Subdivision II, Section 11.60 of the City Code regarding the requirement for a Conditional Use Permit for neighborhood business buildings larger than 25,000 square feet. City Planner Ridley explained that the Council approved the amendment on February 7, 2006, however, lacked specific conditions that would need to be considered when a conditional use permit request is made. He then reviewed revised amendment language for consideration. Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to approve an Ordinance amending Chapter II, Subdivision II, Section 11.60 of the City Code and direct the City Attorney to prepare and publish the amendment in the legal newspaper. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 NEW BUSINESS CARRIER / HOMING PIGEON LICENSE FOR DAHN DAO City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding a request for a license for carrier / homing / racing pigeons for Dahn Dao at 3880 Princeton Trail. Director of Administrative Services Van Overbeke gave a staff report, explaining there have been complaints from neighboring property owners regarding the birds being on their property. He further explained that staff has been unable to verify that proper registrations and banding are on the pigeons. Lawrence Rueter, 3886 Princeton Trail expressed his opposition to the proposed license. Councilmembers discussed the situation and it was the consensus of the Council to deny the request for a pigeon license and to further review the section of the City Code that pertains to the housing of pigeons. Councilmember Maguire moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to deny a license for carrier / homing /racing pigeons for Dahn Dao at 3880 Princeton Trail with removal of the pigeons from the property within 60 days. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Councilmember Maguire moved, Council member Tilley seconded a motion to direct staff to draft an ordinance amendment to Section 10.12 of the City Code. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT (YANKEE SQUARE) MFC PROPERTIES City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding a Preliminary Subdivision of 4.99 acres to create 3 lots located at 3460 and 3470 Washington Drive. City Planner Ridley gave a staff report. Bruce Miller, MFC Properties, discussed the proposed subdivision and stated he is opposed the water quality charge. Eagan City Council Meeting Minutes February 21, 2006 Page 4 Councilmember Maguire moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to approve a Preliminary Subdivision (Yankee Square) of 4.99 acres to create 3 lots located at 3460 and 3470 Washington Drive, in the NE Y. of Section 16, subject to the following conditions: Aye: 5 Nay: 0 1. The developer shall comply with these standards conditions of plat approval a adopted by Council on February 2, 1993: AI;BI,2,3,4,C!,2,3,EI andDI. 2. The property shall be platted. 3. This development shall dedicate 10 feet of additional right-of-way along the entire length of the plat adjacent to Federal Drive. 4. A cash dedication in lieu of on-site water quality ponding is required for this development. 5. The applicant shall provide a private ingress/egress easement agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. Councilmember Maguire moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve a Planned Development Amendment to allow an additional office building for Lot I, Block I, Yankee Square in the NE Y. of Section 16, subject to the following conditions: Aye: 5 Nay: 0 I. The Planned Development Agreement shall be recorded with Dakota County. 2. All exterior trash enclosures shall be attached to the building and constructed with the same materials and colors as the principal building. 3. All signage is subject to the City Sign Ordinance. 4. The developer shall provide green space calculations with and without proof of parking being constructed. 5. If the proof of parking area is constructed, 30% green space must be maintained. ORGANIZA TIONAL BUSINESS APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENT A TIVE TO EAGAN CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU City Administrator Hedges explained that two appointments to the Eagan Convention and Visitors Bureau need to be made, one a voting member responsible for attending regular board meetings and the second voting member designated as an official City liaison to the ECVB Executive Committee with specific duties as outlined in the agreement for services between the City and the ECVB. Councilmember Maguire moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion that Councilmember Carlson and Communications Director Garrison be appointed as members to the ECVB and Director Garrison be appointed as the official City liaison to the ECVB Executive Committee. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION City Administrator Hedges explained that three representatives to the Board of Trustees for the Fire Relief Association need to be appointed. Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to appoint Mayor Geagan, Gene VanOverbeke and the Fire Chief to the Board of Trustees for the Fire Relief Association. LEGISLA TIVE / INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS UPDATE SUBMISSION OF COMMENTS REGARDING MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION LEGISLATIVE POLICIES REGARDING REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS City Administrator Hedges discussed proposed comments to State Legislators regarding redevelopment districts. Eagan City Council Meeting Minutes February 21, 2006 Page 5 Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to authorize submission of comments requesting that any changes in the state eminent domain law preserve the authority of cities to complete redevelopment and renewal projects under existing eminent domain standards if such districts are certified prior to the effective date of the changes and their development plans contemplated the possible use of eminent domain prior to that date and, further, that such authority be preserved if such districts need to be recertified to complete the improvements and activities and anticipated in their development plans. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 The regular City Council meeting was recessed at 8:45 p.m. and a meeting of the Economic Development Authority was immediately convened. The regular City Council meeting was reconvened at 9:30 p.m. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA There were no items. VISITORS TO BE HEARD There were no visitors who wished to be heard. Councilmember Maguire moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to adjourn the regular City Council meeting at 9:30 p.m. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 l//}Zv; to \ tk~~/, ';'Ptlb Date If you need these 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) 675-5000, (TDD phone: (651) 454-8535). The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, services, activities, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status or status with regard to public assistance. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL Eagan, Minnesota February 21, 2006 A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on February 21, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Mayor Geagan, Councilmembers Fields, Tilley, Maguire and Carlson. Also present were City Administrator Tom Hedges, Community Development Director Jon Hohenstein, City Planner Mike Ridley, Public Works Director Tom Colbert, City Attorney Mike Dougherty, and Administrative Secretary / Deputy Clerk Mira Pepper. AGENDA Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS SWEARING IN OF NEW POLICE OFFICERS Chief of Police Therkelsen introduced new Police Officers Jeffrey Thul and Andrew Rapaway. Mayor Geagan administered the Oath of Office to the new Officers. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Maguire moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve the consent agenda. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 A. Minutes. It was recommended to approve the minutes of the February 7, 2006 regular City Council . meeting as presented B. Personnel Items. None C. Check Registers. It was recommended to ratify the check registers dated February 9, 2006 and February 16, 2006 as presented. D. Liquor License. It was recommended to approve a change in management on the off-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor license for Kwik Trip located at 3145 Dodd Road. E. Amusement Device License. It was recommended to approve an Amusement Device License for Lawrence Brennan. F. Consumption and Display Permit. It was recommended to approve the renewal of a Consumption and Display (Set Up) Permit application for Parkview Golf Course located at 1310 Cliff Road. G. General Fund Balance Policy. It was recommended to approve the General Fund Balance Policy and to authorize the transfer of $1,575,000 to the Benefit Accrual Fund to provide funding toward the City?s Post Retirement Health Insurance liability. H. Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Dedication. It was recommended to approve a Resolution of Support for the 06-04 proposed Constitutional Amendment for the dedication of the Motor Vehicle Sales Tax and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents. I. Denmark Avenue ? No Parking. It was recommended to approve a resolution to prohibit parking on the 06-05 west side of Denmark Avenue between Wescott Road and Crestridge Lane, and authorize the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk to execute all related documents. J. Project 874. It was recommended to receive the Final Assessment Roll for Parcels 10-03800-070-02 and 10-01200-060-02 as part of Project 874 (Trunk Highway 55 North Frontage Road / Gift of Mary ? Street and Utility Improvements) and schedule a public hearing to be held on March 21. 2006. K. Special City Council Meeting. It was recommended to reschedule the Special City Council meeting scheduled for March 14, 2006 to March 28, 2006. L. City Council Retreat. It was recommended to schedule a City Council Retreat on March 14, 2006. M. Liquor License. It was recommended to approve the off-sale liquor license for Amber Liquor, Inc., 4250 Lexington Avenue South, Suite 111. Eagan City Council Meeting Minutes February 21, 2006 Page 2 N. Tobacco License. It was recommended to approve a Tobacco License for Amber Liquor, Inc., 4250 Lexington Avenue South, Suite 111. PUBLIC HEARINGS PROJECT 928, MEADOWVIEW ROAD / ALEXANDER ROAD STREET UPGRADE / REVITALIZATION City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding street upgrade / surface rehabilitation for Meadowview Road and Alexander Road. Assistant City Engineer Gorder gave a staff report. Mayor Geagan opened the public hearing. Wayne Goldsworthy spoke in opposition to the proposed improvement. He also noted that the mailed notice to the property owners indicated that the public hearing would be held at 7:30 p.m. There being no further comment, Mayor Geagan closed the public hearing and turned discussion back to the Council. Motion was made by Maguire, seconded by Tilley to table action on this item to allow staff to confirm the noticed time of the public hearing. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Staff confirmed that the time of the public hearing had been noticed at 6:30 p.m. Councilmember Maguire moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve Project 928 (Meadowview Road / Alexander Road ? Street Upgrade/Surface Rehabilitation). Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Councilmember Maguire moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve the plans and specifications for contract 06-02 (Citywide Street Improvements including Project 928 and authorize the advertisement for a bid opening to be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2006. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 PROJECT 930, SILVER BELL ROAD STREET REVITALIZATION City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding street rehabilitation for Silver Bell Road. Public Works Director Colbert gave a staff report. Mayor Geagan opened the public hearing. Linda Wyland, 1903 Silverbell Road questioned the location of the proposed project. There being no further public comment, Mayor Geagan closed the public hearing and turned discussion back to the Council. Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve Project 930 (Silver Bell Road ? Street Rehabilitation). Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to approve the plans and specifications for Contract 05-03 (Citywide Street Improvements including Project 930) and authorize the advertisement for a bid opening to be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2006. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 DIFFLEY MARKETPLACE ? CIRCULATION AND ACCESS City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding Dakota County?s denial of Diffley Marketplace Circulation and Access Appeal . Public Works Director Colbert provided detailed information regarding the Eagan City Council Meeting Minutes February 21, 2006 Page 3 County?s denial of the proposed circulation and access plan and outlined the County?s conditions for future consideration. Councilmember Fields discussed the possibility of a roundabout as an alternative solution to the access issue. Staff indicated that it was unlikely that Dakota County would consider such an alternative. John Trautz, Diffley Ventures presented a revised access configuration proposal. Three residents spoke expressing their opinions of the proposed access configuration. A discussion was held regarding sidewalks and trails. Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to direct staff to make an application to Dakota County for a variance for a ¾ access median break maintaining an entry only on Daniel Drive. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to direct staff to get a specific answer from Dakota County why a roundabout would not work at the Diffley Marketplace site. Aye: 2 Nay: 3 (Mayor Geagan, Councilmembers Tilley and Maguire opposed) ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ? CITY OF EAGAN City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding an Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 11, Subdivision 11, Section 11.60 of the City Code regarding the requirement for a Conditional Use Permit for neighborhood business buildings larger than 25,000 square feet. City Planner Ridley explained that the Council approved the amendment on February 7, 2006, however, lacked specific conditions that would need to be considered when a conditional use permit request is made. He then reviewed revised amendment language for consideration. Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to approve an Ordinance amending Chapter 11, Subdivision 11, Section 11.60 of the City Code and direct the City Attorney to prepare and publish the amendment in the legal newspaper. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 NEW BUSINESS CARRIER / HOMING PIGEON LICENSE FOR DAHN DAO City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding a request for a license for carrier / homing / racing pigeons for Dahn Dao at 3880 Princeton Trail. Director of Administrative Services Van Overbeke gave a staff report, explaining there have been complaints from neighboring property owners regarding the birds being on their property. He further explained that staff has been unable to verify that proper registrations and banding are on the pigeons. Lawrence Rueter, 3886 Princeton Trail expressed his opposition to the proposed license. Councilmembers discussed the situation and it was the consensus of the Council to deny the request for a pigeon license and to further review the section of the City Code that pertains to the housing of pigeons. Councilmember Maguire moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to deny a license for carrier / homing /racing pigeons for Dahn Dao at 3880 Princeton Trail with removal of the pigeons from the property within 60 days. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Councilmember Maguire moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to direct staff to draft an ordinance amendment to Section 10.12 of the City Code. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Eagan City Council Meeting Minutes February 21, 2006 Page 4 PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT (YANKEE SQUARE) MFC PROPERTIES City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding a Preliminary Subdivision of 4.99 acres to create 3 lots located at 3460 and 3470 Washington Drive. City Planner Ridley gave a staff report. Bruce Miller, MFC Properties, discussed the proposed subdivision and stated he is opposed the water quality charge. Councilmember Maguire moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to approve a Preliminary Subdivision (Yankee Square) of 4.99 acres to create 3 lots located at 3460 and 3470 Washington Drive, in the NE ¼ of Section 16, subject to the following conditions: Aye: 5 Nay: 0 1. The developer shall comply with these standards conditions of plat approval a adopted by Council on February 2, 1993: A1; B1, 2, 3, 4, C!, 2, 3, E1 and D1. 2. The property shall be platted. 3. This development shall dedicate 10 feet of additional right-of-way along the entire length of the plat adjacent to Federal Drive. 4. A cash dedication in lieu of on-site water quality ponding is required for this development. 5. The applicant shall provide a private ingress/egress easement agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. Councilmember Maguire moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve a Planned Development Amendment to allow an additional office building for Lot 1, Block 1, Yankee Square in the NE ¼ of Section 16, subject to the following conditions: Aye: 5 Nay: 0 1. The Planned Development Agreement shall be recorded with Dakota County. 2. All exterior trash enclosures shall be attached to the building and constructed with the same materials and colors as the principal building. 3. All signage is subject to the City Sign Ordinance. 4. The developer shall provide green space calculations with and without proof of parking being constructed. 5. If the proof of parking area is constructed, 30% green space must be maintained. ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE TO EAGAN CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU City Administrator Hedges explained that two appointments to the Eagan Convention and Visitors Bureau need to be made, one a voting member responsible for attending regular board meetings and the second voting member designated as an official City liaison to the ECVB Executive Committee with specific duties as outlined in the agreement for services between the City and the ECVB. Councilmember Maguire moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion that Councilmember Carlson and Communications Director Garrison be appointed as members to the ECVB and Director Garrison be appointed as the official City liaison to the ECVB Executive Committee. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION City Administrator Hedges explained that three representatives to the Board of Trustees for the Fire Relief Association need to be appointed. Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to appoint Mayor Geagan, Gene VanOverbeke and the Fire Chief to the Board of Trustees for the Fire Relief Association. Eagan City Council Meeting Minutes February 21, 2006 Page 5 LEGISLATIVE / INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS UPDATE SUBMISSION OF COMMENTS REGARDING MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION LEGISLATIVE POLICIES REGARDING REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS City Administrator Hedges discussed proposed comments to State Legislators regarding redevelopment districts. Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to authorize submission of comments requesting that any changes in the state eminent domain law preserve the authority of cities to complete redevelopment and renewal projects under existing eminent domain standards if such districts are certified prior to the effective date of the changes and their development plans contemplated the possible use of eminent domain prior to that date and, further, that such authority be preserved if such districts need to be recertified to complete the improvements and activities and anticipated in their development plans. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 The regular City Council meeting was recessed at 8:45 p.m. and a meeting of the Economic Development Authority was immediately convened. The regular City Council meeting was reconvened at 9:30 p.m. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA There were no items. VISITORS TO BE HEARD There were no visitors who wished to be heard. Councilmember Maguire moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to adjourn the regular City Council meeting at 9:30 p.m. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 _____________________________ ___________________________________ Date Administrative Secretary / Deputy City Clerk If you need these 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) 675-5000, (TDD phone: (651) 454-8535). The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, services, activities, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status or status with regard to public assistance.