02/02/1999 - City Council Regular
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
Eagan, Minnesota
February 2, 1999
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A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, February 2,1999 at 6:30 p.m. at the
Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Mayor Awada and CounciImembers Masin, Blomquist, Carlson and
Bakken. Also present were City Administrator Tom Hedges, Senior Planner Mike Ridley, Director of Public
Works Tom Colbert, and City Attorney Jim Sheldon.
AGENDA
City Administrator Hedges noted that Item E of the Consent Agenda, Final Planned Development and
Final Subdivision, Pulte Homes for Oakbrooke and Item A of Old Business, Project 673R Red Pine Lane Final
Assessments would need to be continued and the scheduling of City Council retreats would need to addressed
under the Administrative Agenda.
Councilmember Masin moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to approve the agenda.as
presented. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 19, 1999 REGULAR MEETING
Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Masin seconded a motion to approve the minutes as
presented. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
DEPARTMENT HEAD BUSINESS
Councilmember Masin asked for an update on the status of the request for additional rebroadcasts of City
Council meetings. City Administrator Hedges stated that he has met with the appropriate staff to discuss this
request and it appears possible to arrange additional playback times of the meetings.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Blomquist moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to separate Items D, E
and L from the Consent Agenda. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
A. Personnel Items
Item 1. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Lisa Bell and Maria Whiteman as part-time seasonal skating
instructors for the civic arena.
Item 2. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Steve Dykstra and Burt Nicholas as part-time seasonal
supervisors at the civic arena.
Item 3. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Aaron Wheeler and Daniel Zeroth as part-time seasonal
warming house attendants.
B. Extension for recording the final subdivision, Ronald Roth & Tames Schmitt for Deer Rest Pond Addition. It
was recommended to approve a 60-day extension for recording the final plat for Deer Rest Pond, consisting of
four lots on 2.86 acres located between James Court and Rusten Road in the SW % of Section 31.
C. Extension for recording the final plat, Mini/USA Equities for Town Centre 70 Twenty-Second Addition. It
was recommended to approve. a 60-day extension for recording the final plat for Town
Centre 70 Twenty-Second Addition, consisting of one lot on 4.42 acres located west of Denmark A venue north of
Duckwood Drive in the NW 1/4 of Section 15.
D. Negative declaration on the need for an E.I.S. for Oakbrooke E.A.W. This item was pulled from the consent
agenda upon motion by Councilmember Blomquist, seconded by CounciImember Carlson. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
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E. Final Planned Development and Final Subdivision, Pulte Homes for Oakbrooke. This item was pulled from
the consent agenda upon motion by Councilmember Blomquist, seconded by Councilmember Carlson. Aye: 5
Nay: 0
F. Recommendation, Airport Relations Commission to submit letter to the MAC regarding test cell operations. It
was recommended to approve a letter from the Airport Relations Commission to the Metropolitan Airports
Commission regarding operation of the Northwest Airlines Test Cell Facility.
G. Contract 98-10, approve final payment (Thomas Lake - Outlet Structure). It was recommended to approve the
final payment for Contract 98-10 (Thomas Lake - Outlet Structure) in the amount of $7,888.20 to Barbarossa and
Sons, Inc., and accept the improvement for perpetual City maintenance subject to warranty provisions.
H. Assignment of responsibility, Semper Development, Ltd. It was recommended to approve the Assignment of
Semper Development Ltd. rights under the Development Contract to Reliance Development Company LLP.
I. Parade permit application for Eagan Convention & Visitors Bureau for St. Patrick's Day parade. It was
recommended to approve a parade permit for the Eagan Convention & Visitors Bureau to hold the Eagan Go
Bragh Irish parade on Nicols Road (north of Diffley) to Cedarvale Drive (Cedarvale Shopping Center).
J. Exemption from lawful gambling license, Metro/Twin Toms Chapter National Wild Turkey Federation, to 99-7
conduct a raffle on March 20, 1999 at the Royal Cliff Banquet facility. It was recommended to grant an exemption
from the lawful gambling license requirement for the Metro/Twin Toms Chapter of the National Wild Turkey
Federation for a raffle to be conducted at the Royal Cliff Banquet facility on March 20, 1999.
K. Commercial fertilizer license renewal for TruGreen/Chemlawn and Tree contractor license renewal for
Roggenbuck Tree Service. It was recommended to approve the 1999 renewals for a commercial fertilizer license
for TruGreen/ Chemlawn and a tree contractor license for Roggenbuck Tree Service as presented.
L. Service station license and tobacco license for Eagan Amoco located at 4205 Nicols Road. This item was pulled
from the consent agenda upon motion by Councilmember Blomquist, seconded by Councilmember Carlson. Aye:
5 Nay: 0
Councilmember Blomquist moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to approve the Consent
Agenda. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Mayor Awada acknowledged the three items that were separated by motion from the consent agenda.
In regard to Item D, Negative declaration on the need for an E.I.S. for Oakbrooke E.A.W.,_Councilmember
Blomquist indicated she would be abstaining on this item. Councilmember Masin questioned if the wildlife
habitat would be maintained. Senior Planner Ridley stated that the proposed development will maintain a large
portion of the site in its natural state and is consistent with the City's Tree Preservation Ordinance and wetland
conservation requirements.
Mayor Awada moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to approve a Resolution regarding a
Negative Declaration on the need for an Environmental Impact Statement for the Oakbrooke residential
development. Aye: 4 Nay: 0 (Councilmember Blomquist abstained)
In regard to Item E, Final Planned Development and Final Subdivision, Pulte Homes for Oak brooke, it
was noted that the executed documents were not available and it was necessary to continue this item to a future
City Council meeting.
Councilmember Bakken moved, CounciImember Masin seconded a motion to continue the Final Planned
Development (rezoning) of a 117 acre site located north of Diffley Road and east of I-35E (generally in the south
half of Section 21) from A, Agricultural and RB, Roadside Business to PD, Planned Development and the Final
Subdivision creating 79 single family detached dwelling units and 8 outlots upon a 117 acres site located north of
Diffley Road and east of I-35E (generally in the south half of Section 21). Aye: 5 Nay: 0
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In regard to Item L, Service station license and tobacco license for Eagan Amoco located at 4205 Nicols
Road, Councilmember Masin mentioned that there is a Sinclair service station in Burnsville that does not sell
cigarettes out of public concern and commented how admirable that is.
Councilmember Carlson moved, CounciImember Masin seconded a motion to approve a service station
license and tobacco sales license for Eagan Amoco (formerly Walstad's Amoco) located at 4205 Nicols Road. Aye:
5 Nay: 0
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
City Administrator Hedges noted that all the items included in the Administrative Agenda are
informative only. He mentioned that the Silver Anniversary calendar has been completed, pending a few minor
changes. He commended the History Committee, West Group, Dakota Electric, Royal Oak Press, the Eagan
Convention & Visitors Bureau and Communications Coordinator Joanna Foote for their collaboration on this
project.
Councilmember Blomquist stated that the History Committee will be putting together a poster that will
include items commemorating Eagan's 25th Silver Anniversary.
Councilmember Masin commented on the Silver Citizen Reception that was held at Jensen's Supper Club.
She noted that Tony Caponi was chosen as the Silver Citizen, Wenzel Heating & Air Conditioning was chosen as
the Silver Company and the League of Women Voters was chosen as the Silver Civic Organization.
City Administrator Hedges referenced the Cascade Bay Aquatic Facility brochure that was provided to
the City Council and stated that copies will be sent to each resident with the next newsletter. He added that
slightly less than 500 season passes have been sold to date. He thanked staff for their work on the brochure.
City Administrator Hedges referenced the meeting schedule that was prepared for the City Council
identifying upcoming meetings and events. Councilmembers agreed to schedule two retreats for February 16
beginning at 4:00 p.m. and for March 4 beginning at 4:30 p.m. He said that in regard to Council standing
committees, additional information on suggested programs will be prepared.
Senior Planner Ridley gave an update on the Comprehensive Guide Plan open houses that were held at
Pilot Knob Elementary and the Municipal Center.
LEGISLA TIVF/INTERGOVERNMENT AL AFFAIRS
City Administrator Hedges stated that Governor Ventura is talking about phasing out LGA and HAC A in
the year 2003. He added that staff will monitor the situation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROJECT 755, MEADOWLAND 1sT ADDITION (REHABILITATION OVERLAY)
City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Development/Design Engineer Gorder
gave a staff report.
Councilmember Masin moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to open the public hearing
and approve Project 755 (Meadowland 1st Addition - Street Overlay) and authorize the preparation of detailed
final plans and specifications.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Awada closed the public hearing.
A vote was taken on the motion. Aye: 4 Nay: 1 (CounciImember Blomquist opposed)
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PROJECT 756, WOODGATE 3RD, (TIBERON ADDITIONS - REHABILITATION OVERLAY)
City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Development/Design Engineer Gorder
gave a staff report.
Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Masin seconded a motion to open the public hearing
and approve Project 756 (Woodgate 3rd, Tiberon and Mallard Park 3rd Additions - Street Overlay) and authorize
the preparation of detailed plans and specifications.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Awada closed the public hearing.
A vote was taken on the motion. Aye: 4 Nay: 1 (Councilmember Blomquist opposed)
PROJECT 753, THOMAS LAKE ROAD
(CLIFF ROAD TO DIFFLEY ROAD -REHABILITATION OVERLAY)
City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Development/Design Engineer Gorder
gave a staff report.
Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Masin seconded a motion to open the public hearing
and approve Project 753 (Thomas Lake Road - Street Overlay) and authorize the preparation of detailed plans
and specifications.
Rich Rovang, 4226 Boulder Ridge Point, stated that he does not have a problem with the City's street
assessment policy and is in support of the project. He asked why the townhouses in Boulder Ridge were being
assessed when the residents already have to pay to maintain their own private streets and further questioned why
the homes on Wexford Way were not being assessed.
Director of Public Works Colbert explained that the assessment policy is designed so that all properties
accessing any public street are assessed. Mayor Awada noted that the City Council considers internal private
streets comparable to driveways.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Awada closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Masin noted that any changes to the assessment policy by the Council will not impact the
project schedule.
A vote was taken on the motion. Aye: 4 Nay: 1 (Councilmember Blomquist opposed)
OLD BUSINESS
PROJECT 673R, RED PINE LANE FINAL ASSESSMENTS
(PARCEL #10-03600-021-79, OBERG)
Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to continue the proposed
Final Assessment Roll for Project 673R (Red Pine Lane - Streets and Utilities) as it pertains to Parcel10-0360Q-021-
79 to the March 2,1999 City Council meeting. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
NEW BUSINESS
COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN AMENDMENT - KAMI, INC.
City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Senior Planner Ridley gave a staff report.
Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to approve a
Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment changing the existing Land Use Guide Plan designation of a 4.4 acre
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parcel of land located north of Yankee Doodle Road and east of Coachman Road from Neighborhood Business
(NB) to Limited Business (LB). Aye: 5 Nay: 0
ROUND TABLE
CounciImember Masin referenced the letter sent to the City regarding a parking complaint on Gold Trail.
Director of Public Works Colbert noted that for special cleanup street sweeping operations, signage will be posted
regarding temporary parking restrictions in those areas where continuous onstreet parking is evident. He further
noted that residents may contact the Police Department to report violations of the City's odd-even winter parking
restrictions or parking too close to a stop sign.
CounciImember Carlson provided a handout to CounciImembers requesting they prepare questions they
may have in regard to the City's assessment policy prior to the February 9 work session. Mayor Awada
suggested that questions be submitted to staff by Friday, February 5.
Councilmember Masin asked if it would be possible to use the cable equipment from the Council
Chambers in the Community Room following installation of new equipment in the Chambers. City Administrator
Hedges stated that updates are proposed to be made to the Council Chambers in the next three to six months and
staff believes that some of the cameras can be relocated to the Community Room and possibly the Fire
Administration Training Room.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. to an Executive Session to consider condemnation proceedings in
regard to Projects 745 and 746. Present were Mayor Awada and Councilmembers Masin, Blomquist, Carlson,
Bakken, City Administrator Tom Hedges, Director of Public Works Tom Colbert, and City Attorney Jim Sheldon.
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