07/06/1999 - City Council Regular
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
Eagan, Minnesota
July 6, 1999
A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, July 6, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. at the
Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Mayor Awada and Councilmembers Masin, Blomquist, Carlson
and Bakken. Also present were City Administrator Tom Hedges, Senior Planner Mike Ridley, City
Engineer Russ Matthys, and City Attorney Bob Bauer.
AGENDA
Mayor A wad a noted that the following item was being added to the Consent Agenda,
Administrative Leave/Director of Parks & Recreation. She further noted that Item A of Old Business,
Reconsideration, Condition of Approval, Interim Use Permit for Cedarvale Mall, ISD 191 was being
continued to the July 20 City Council meeting at the applicant's request. City Administrator Hedges
added that the following item was being added to the Consent Agenda, Declare computer equipment to
be surplus for donation to Dragnet.
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to approve the
agenda as amended. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
MINUTES OF THE MAY 18, 1999 SPECIAL MEETING
Councilmember Blomquist noted a typographical error on page five in the second to the last
paragraph and said the word me should be changed to be. She also noted that on page six the motion
should include the names of Councilmembers Masin and Blomquist who voted in opposition.
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Blomquist seconded a motion to approve the
minutes as amended. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
MINUTES OF THE JUNE 1, 1999 SPECIAL MEETING
Councilmember Bakken moved, Mayor Awada seconded a motion to approve the minutes as
presented. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
MINUTES OF THE JUNE 15, 1999 REGULAR MEETING
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to approve the
minutes as presented. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
DEPARTMENT HEAD BUSINESS
Councilmember Masin thanked everyone who participated in the Fourth of July parade. She
mentioned that a neighborhood meeting would be held with residents who live near Cascade Bay. City
Administrator Hedges noted that the meeting would be held on July 15 at 6:30 p.m. Councilmember
Blomquist stated that the library has experienced some parking problems.
Councilmember Masin said that she had met with City Administrator Hedges to discuss a
comment by Mayor Awada regarding the City providing legal representation to defend a Councilmember
and further said it was her understanding that the City is not taking any legal action at this time. City
Administrator Hedges explained that if a case is filed against a Councilmember or the City the associated
information is turned over to the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust for their use in determining
whether to defend the City.
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Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to recess the
meeting at 6:45 p.m. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
The meeting was reconvened at 7:00 p,m.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Personnel Items
Item 1. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Elaine Messier as the temporary Y2K Intern.
Item 2. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Russell Tapper as a seasonal lifeguard shift leader
for Cascade Bay.
Item 3. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Emily Klatt, Katy Holm, David Streefland, Malissa
Johnson, Christopher Ahrens, Irene Wheeler, Lindsay MeMarais, Jennifer Kilby, Kevin Mickio, John
Koniges, Ashley Nutt, Kristi Millmann, Kristin Reither, Matt Porter and Tony Mason as seasonal
lifeguards for Cascade Bay.
Item 4. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Stephen Piehl as a seasonal guest relations worker
for Cascade Bay.
Item 5. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Jenny Tomes as a seasonal tennis instructor.
Item 6. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Laurey Nelson-Krepacz, Stacy Showalter, Maria
Whiteman, Amanda Helebrant, Susan Marks-Kerst, Jayne Chromik and Katie Hillegue as seasonal
skating instructors for the Civic Arena.
Item 7. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Jennifer Van Home and Torie Van Home as
seasonal assistant skating instructors for the Civic Arena.
Item 8. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Katie Fletcher and Sandra Hillyer as seasonal Camp
Directors.
Item 9. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Estella Battle, Barbara SaJ,ldow and Patrice McGee
as seasonal recreation leaders.
Item 10. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Jessica Kiscaden as a seasonal recreation assistant.
Item 11. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Carrie Gangl and Leah Taylor as seasonal utility
interns.
Item 12. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Elizabeth Porter and Steve Kelley as seasonal
engineering interns.
Item 13. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Jeffrey VanOverbeke as a seasonal street
maintenance worker.
Item 14. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Patrick Scaruon as a seasonal turf management
worker.
Item 15. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Jon Steining as a seasonal parks maintenance
worker.
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Item 16. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Kathy Bailey as a temporary administrative intern.
Item 17. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Barbara Murphy as a temporary clerical worker in
the Finance Department.
Item 18, It was recommended to approve a week of administrative leave for Director of Parks &
Recreation Vraa.
B. Final Subdivision, Oak Bluffs - Manley Brothers Construction, It was recommended to approve the 99 - 48
Final Subdivision (Oak Bluffs) consisting of 36 lots located east of Dodd Road and north of Diffley Road
in the south 1/2 of Section 24.
C. Final Subdivision, Amoco Second Addition - Amoco Oil Company. It was recommended to approve 99 - 49
a Final Subdivision (Amoco 2nd Addition) consisting of two lots on 9 acres currently platted as Lots 14-18,
Block 5, Eagandale Center Industrial Park No.3, located in the NW 1/4 of Section 11.
D, Final Subdivision, Noreen Addition - Tames Noreen. It was recommended to approve a Final
Subdivision (Noreen Addition) consisting of 3 lots located in the southwest 1/4 of Section 26.
99-47
E. Final Plat, Easter By The Lake - Easter Lutheran Church. It was recommended to approve a Final Plat 99- 50
(Easter By The Lake) that will replat four individual parcels of land into a single 10.2 acre lot located
north of Cliff Road between Lake Park Drive and Pilot Knob Road in the SE 1/4 of Section 28.
F. Extension for amending the Comprehensive Guide Plan. It was recommended to approve a resolution 99 -4 6
requesting an extension of the due date for submittal of the City's revised Comprehensive Guide Plan to
the Metropolitan Council to December 31, 1999.
G. Conclude no fee building permits - May 1998 storm. It was recommended to approve ending the
practice of waiving fees for building permits issued as a result of the May 1998 storm.
H. Approve Police Liaison Services Agreement: School District #197 and the Cities of Eagan, Mendota
Heights and West St. Paul. It was recommended to approve the Police Liaison Services Agreement
between School District #197 and the Cities of Eagan, Mendota Heights and West St. Paul.
1. Safe and Sober Grant. It was recommended to approve a grant application between the Minnesota 99- 51
Department of Public Safety and the City of Eagan for the Safe and Sober Grant.
J. Extension for recording final subdivision, TownPlace Suites Addition. It was recommended to approve
a 90 day extension of the recording requirement for the TownPlace Suites Addition located in the
southeast 1/4 of Section 16.
K. Extension for recording conditional use permit & final plat, Seven, Eight, Nine Addition (Transport
21). It was recommended to approve a 90 extension of the recording requirement for the Transport 21,
Inc. Conditional Use Permit applied to property currently described as Lots 7, 8 and 9, Block 2 Eagandale
Center Industrial Park No. 3 located in the northeast 1/4 of Section 11.
L. Contract 99-10, approve plans/ authorize ad for bids (Wescott/Lexington - Signal). It was
recommended to approve the plans for Contract 99-10 (Wescott Road and Lexington Avenue - Traffic
Signal Improvements) and authorize the advertisement for a bid opening to be held at 10:30 a.m. on
Thursday, August 12,1999.
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M. Contract 99-11, approve plans/ authorize ad for bids (Wescott Rd. Restriping). It was recommended
to approve the plans for Contract 99-11 (Wescott Road - Restriping Improvements) and authorize the
advertisement for a bid opening to be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 29, 1999.
N. Contract 99-07, receive bids/ award contract (Safari Reservoir - Refurbish and Repaint). It was
recommended to receive the bids for Contract 99-07 (Safari Reservoir - Refurbish and Repaint), award the
contract to TMI Coatings, for the Base Bid in the amount of $419,600.00, and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute all related documents.
O. Project 735, cancel public improvement (Wescott Hills Extended - Streets and Utilities). It was
recommended to cancel Project 735 (Wescott Hills Dr. - Extension).
P. Project 694, receive final assessment roll/ order public hearing (Northwoods Pkwy. - Streets, Utilities
& Street Lights). It was recommended to receive the Final Assessment Roll for Project 694 (Northwood
Parkway - Street and Utility Improvements) and schedule a public hearing to be held on August 3,1999.
Q. Vacation of public easements, receive petition/ order public hearing (Oakbrooke Addition). It was
recommended to receive the petition to vacate public drainage & utility easements and schedule a public
hearing to be held on August 3,1999.
R. Project 773, request for extended operating hours (Yankee Doodle Reservoir - Paint & Refurbish). It
was recommended to approve the request for extended operating hours for Swanson & Youngdale, Inc.,
from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Sundays, until October 8, 1999.
S. Approve driveway access agreement, Advent United Methodist Church. It was recommended to
approve a formal easement granting access across City park property to Advent United Methodist
Church.
T. Vacation of public easements, receive petition/ order public hearing (Highview Park Addition - Lot 1,
Block 1). It was recommended to receive the petition to vacate a public drainage & utility easement and
schedule a public hearing to be held on August 3,1999.
U. Tree contractor license, Rainbow Tree Company. It was recommended to approve the tree contractor
license for Rainbow Tree Company.
V. Consider application for wine/beer license for Z-Teca of Eagan, LLC, 1428 Yankee Doodle Road
(former location of lohn Hardy's Bar B 0). It was recommended to approve the wine/beer license for Z-
Teca of Eagan, LLC, 1428 Yankee Doodle Road (former location of John Hardy's Bar B Q).
W. Project 98-G, acknowledge completion/ authorize City maintenance (Eagandale Corporate Center No.
~ It was recommended to acknowledge the completion of Contract 98-G (Eagandale Corporate Center
No.4 - Street & Utilities) and authorize perpetual City maintenance subject to warranty provisions.
X. Project 98-H, acknowledge completion/ authorize City maintenance (Delta Dental). It was
recommended to acknowledge the completion of Contract 98-H (Delta Dental- Watermain & Storm
Sewer) and authorize perpetual City maintenance subject to warranty provisions.
Y. Contract 98-20, approve final payment/ authorize City maintenance (Aquatic Facility - Lighting). It
was recommended to approve the final payment for Contract 98-20 (City Campus Aquatic Facility -
Lighting) in the amount of $3,420.07 to Bob's Electric and accept the improvements for perpetual City
maintenance subject to warranty provisions.
Z. Project 678, approve land acquisition agreement, Deerwood Reservoir (Bieter /Franz). It was
recommended to approve the agreement for the land and easement acquisition from the
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Thorson/Cornwell group for the Deerwood Reservoir under Project 678, authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to sign all related agreements and process payment.
AA. Declare computer equipment to be surplus for donation to Dragnet. It was recommended to declare
various IT computer hardware and software as surplus equipment and authorize the donation of these
products to Dragnet, a non-profit organization that works with people with disabilities.
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to approve the
Consent Agenda. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
VARIANCE - TREE TRUST
City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Senior Planner Ridley gave a
staff report.
Mayor Awada opened the public hearing to anyone wishing to speak.
Councilmember Carlson expressed concern about setting a precedent by approving a variance to
the architectural standards.
A representative of Tree Trust commented on the terms of their lease with the Met Council and
added that they serve as a buffer to the treatment plant. He mentioned that the Tree Trust has planted
trees on the site and also maintains them.
Councilmember Masin said she did not have a problem with the request. Councilmember
Blomquist stated that she was concerned about future development of the property. Mayor Awada stated
that the current use of the property is appropriate. She said she would support the variance with the
condition stated in the staff report.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Awada closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Masin moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to approve a Variance
to the architectural standards for a proposed building in the 1-1 Zoning District subject to the following
condition:
1. In the event the lease between Tree Trust and the Metropolitan Council is terminated or
expires, or subdivision of the subject property occurs, all metal structures on the subject
property shall be removed.
A vote was taken on the motion. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
VARIANCE - DOUGLAS ROB OHM
2086 QUARTZ LANE
City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Senior Planner Ridley gave a
staff report.
Mayor Awada opened the public hearing to anyone wishing to speak.
The applicant noted the reasons for the addition and commented on his wife's physical disability.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Awada closed the public hearing.
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Councilmember Bakken moved, Mayor Awada seconded a motion to approve a 4.6 percent
Variance to the maximum 20 percent lot coverage requirement applied to Lot 22, Block 5, Cedar Grove
No.4 located in the NE 1/4 of Section 30.
Councilmember Bakken stated that the request was consistent with criteria for issuing a variance.
A vote was taken on the motion. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
PROJECT 770, DENMARK AVENUE (STREET & UTILITY EXTENSION)
City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item.
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Blomquist seconded a motion to cancel Project
770 (Denmark Avenue Extension - New Street and Utility Improvements). Aye: 5 Nay: 0
OFFICIAL MAP 669 NO.1 (NORTHWOOD P ARKW A Y)
City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item.
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to open the public
hearing and continue Official Map 669 No.1 to the last item of New Business. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
OLD BUSINESS
RECONSIDERATION, CONDITION OF APPROVAL, INTERIM USE PERMIT
FOR CEDARV ALE MALL, ISD 191
City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item noting that due to scheduling
conflicts, representatives from ISD 191 requested this item be continued to the July 20, 1999 City Council
meeting.
Councilmember Masin moved, Mayor Awada seconded a motion to continue reconsideration of
the condition of approval, Interim Use Permit, for Cedarvale Mall, ISD 191 to the July 20, 1999 City
Council meeting. Aye: 4 Nay: 1 (Councilmember Carlson opposed)
NEW BUSINESS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - R. J. RYAN CONSTRUCTION
LOT 1, BLOCK 1, EAGANDALE CORPORATE CENTER NO.3 - 945 ALDRIN DRIVE
City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Senior Planner Ridley gave a
staff report.
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to approve a
Conditional Use Permit to allow the outside storage of truck trailers upon a 6.9 acre parcel of land located
north of Aldrin Drive and west of Mike Collins Drive subject to the following conditions:
1. The Conditional Use Permit shall be recorded at Dakota County within 60 days of its
approval by the City Council.
2. Outdoor storage activities shall be confined to the east area of the site identified on the
site plan dated June 2, 1999.
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A vote was taken on the motion. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION - CARL OLSON AND RICHARD BURGER
(OLSON-BURGER ADDITION)
City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Senior Planner Ridley gave a
staff report.
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Masin seconded a motion to approve a
Preliminary Subdivision (Olson-Burger Addition) to create three lots and one outlot on approximately 33
acres located east and west of 1-35 between Yankee Doodle Road and Lone Oak Roads in the west 1/2 of
Section 10 subject to the following conditions:
Standard Conditions
1. The developer shall comply with these standard conditions of plat approval as adopted
by Council on February 3,1993:
B1, B3, B4, C1 and D1
2. The property shall be platted.
Landscaping
3. A detailed landscape plan should be submitted at the time of Final PD for each lot. The
landscape plan should comply with the requirements set forth in the City Code.
4. The applicants shall submit a final grading plan with the final subdivision application.
The final grading plan shall be subject to review and approval by the City Engineering
staff prior to final subdivision approval.
Water Ouality
5. A cash dedication in lieu of on-site ponding shall be required for the 3.3 acre portion of
the development not treated by on-site ponding and not included in the ponding
provided by the Eagan Promenade development.
Access/Street Design/Circulation
6. Driveway access for Lot 1, Block 2 should be from Denmark Avenue and not Northwood
Parkway. Driveway access for Lot 1, Block 1 should be either aligned with Denmark
Avenue or sufficiently offset from Denmark Avenue to minimize traffic conflicts.
Easements/Rights-of-Way /Permits
7. This development shall be responsible for the acquisition of all regulatory agency permits
required by the affected agency at the time of development of the property.
Parks and Recreation
8. This development shall be responsible for a cash parks dedication and a cash trails
dedication.
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
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Councilmember Bakken moved, Mayor Awada seconded a motion to approve a Preliminary
Planned Development for commercial uses on the 8.8 acres east of 1-35E subject to the following
conditions:
1. The property shall be platted.
2. A Preliminary Planned Development Agreement shall be executed and shall identify the
approved uses and development standards to be applied within this Planned
Development.
3. The term of the Preliminary Planned Development shall be five years.
4. The Preliminary Planned Development allows the following uses: retail, office, banks,
and Class I restaurants, and a hotel only if located on the proposed Lot 1, Block 1.
5. A Final Planned Development Agreement shall be required for each lot as it develops.
The following plans are required for the Final Planned Development Agreement:
Site Plan
Landscape Plan
Building Elevations
Signage Plan
Site Lighting Plan
6. The following setbacks should apply within this PD:
Structure Setbacks:
50 feet from a major thoroughfare
30 feet from other public right-of-way
10 feet from side and rear lot lines
ParkinglPavement Setbacks:
20 feet from public right-of-way
5 feet from side and rear lot lines
7. Parking stalls for hotel or retail use shall be 10 feet wide; office and other uses shall
provide parking stalls no less than 9 feet in width.
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
PROJECT 694, APPROVE LAND ACQUISITION, NORTHWOOD P ARKW A Y
(OLSONjBURGER)
City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item.
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to approve the
agreement for the land and easement acquisition from the Olson Burger group for Northwood Parkway
under Project 694 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related agreements. Aye: 5
Nay: 0
PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT - LARRY WENZEL
(GLEN POND SECOND)
City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Senior Planner Ridley gave a
staff report.
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Councilmember Masin questioned why the plans were incomplete and also questioned why the
density issues have not been addressed. Senior Planner Ridley stated that the applicant was informed of
the deficiencies in the plans, but the applicant insisted on moving forward with June APC and July City
Council review.
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to open the item for
public discussion. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Dennis Trooien, attorney representing Larry Wenzel, said that the application for a Preliminary
Planned Development was submitted because the applicant had not received any comment from the City
in regard to their interest in the land swap with MnDOT for purposes of mapping the ring road. He
acknowledged that the application was missing information, but added that the proposed density is
consistent with the density of Phase I of the Glen Pond Apartment complex. In regard to the mapping, he
said that the APC discussed the City acquiring property from Mr. Wenzel and compensating him for it
within two years. He further said the City Council should direct staff to resolve the matter with Mr.
Wenzel and that if compensation were proposed they would consider putting the application in abeyance.
He requested the City Council put pressure on MnDOT in an effort to resolve the mapping within sixty
days.
Mayor Awada said that it seems that an incomplete application was submitted in an effort to
bring the ring road issue to the forefront. She further said she was not willing to table the PD since it
would not be feasible as proposed and added that the application should be denied. Councilmember
Carlson stated that if a land swap occurs with MnDOT it would be necessary to submit a new plat. She
said she did not want the applicant to be charged additional fees and preferred the item be tabled to
allow the applicant an opportunity to resubmit the plat.
City Attorney Bauer said that the City Council has 60 days to act on this application, which is set
to expire on July 12. He added that the applicant has not agreed to submit a waiver to this timeframe.
Mayor Awada asked if it would be necessary for the applicant to submit a new application if the land
swap with MnDOT occurs. Bauer indicated that a new application would be required. Councilmember
Blomquist mentioned that a land swap with MnDOT would create additional concerns with other
landowners.
Councilmember Masin moved, Councilmember Blomquist seconded a motion to continue the
Preliminary Planned Development for an expansion of the Glen Pond Apartment complex to construct
five 60-unit apartment buildings on property located east of Pilot Knob Road between Marice Drive and
High Site Drive in the SW % of Section 10 to the September 7, 1999 City Council meeting.
Mayor Awada stated that it was necessary for the City Council to take action on the application
because the 60-day agency action deadline expires on July 12. Mr. Trooien said that the applicant would
waive the 60-day agency action deadline. Councilmember Blomquist added that the application should
be continued so staff and MnDOT could attempt to resolve the situation. City Attorney Bauer indicated
that a waiver document should be executed and that language requiring such should be added to the
motion.
Councilmember Masin moved, Councilmember Blomquist seconded a motion to continue the
Preliminary Planned Development for an expansion of the Glen Pond Apartment complex to construct
five 60-unit apartment buildings on property located east of Pilot Knob Road between Marice Drive and
High Site Drive in the SW 1/4 of Section 10 to the September 7, 1999 City Council meeting subject to the
execution of an agreement waiving the 60-day agency action rule. Aye: 4 Nay: 1 (Mayor Awada
opposed)
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OFFICIAL MAP 669 NO.1 (NORTHWOOD P ARKW A Y)
City Engineer Matthys gave a staff report.
Mayor Awada stated that the only reason the official map was before the City Council was
because an application had been submitted for a Preliminary Planned Development for the Glen Pond
Apartment complex.
Dennis Trooien, attorney representing Larry Wenzel, stated that he and Mr. Wenzel thought the
PD application was sufficient and mentioned that they were unaware of the missing data until shortly
before the APC meeting. He mentioned that the applicant's architect had not received much input from
staff regarding the application.
Senior Planner Ridley stated that staff met with the developer approximately one month prior to
the APC meeting and identified the missing information. Mr. Trooien reiterated that neither he nor the
applicant thought the application was deficient.
Mayor Awada said that the City, MnDOT and the applicant all need to work together. She noted
that MnDOT has indicated they may not be able to respond to the proposal for a land swap for three to
six months.
Mr. Trooien suggested that staff be directed to work with the developer and affected landowners
regarding financial options. He said that a comparative analysis needs to be done in order to find the
least costly option.
City Administrator Hedges stated that Director of Public Works Colbert has spent exhaustive
efforts on this issue in an attempt to reach a creative solution. He added that much effort has been
undertaken to encourage MnDOT to address this situation and further added that many alternatives have
been looked at.
Mr. Trooien noted that the proposed solution with MnDOT seemed helpful but added that they
have not been contacted by the City regarding the status of the proposal. City Administrator Hedges said
that Director of Public Works Colbert had talked with one of the applicant's representatives
approximately thirty days ago and added that inadequate communication may be occurring. He further
said that a meeting with all interested parties might be necessary.
Councilmember Masin suggested that staff write a letter to the Eagan legislative delegation to
address the constraints the City has been dealing with regarding the ring road issue and MnDOT.
Councilmember Bakken stated that the City has a fantastic staff and added that it might not be
possible to get MnDOT to respond more quickly to the City's request. Councilmember Carlson said that
she did not want to take any action until MnDOT has responded to the proposal for a land swap.
Councilmember Blomquist concurred and added that staff should address impacts to the first apartment
building. She said that the land swap is the most feasible alternative. City Engineer Matthys stated that
the land swap will cause the alignment of High Site Drive to be further away from the first apartment
building.
Peter Beck, attorney for Lockheed Martin, stated that Lockheed Martin does not want the ring
road to intrude on their property. He stated that Lockheed Martin is in agreement with the proposed
alignment.
The attorney representing Carl Olson stated that Mr. Olson is opposed to the vacation of Marice
Drive since that would adversely impact access to his property.
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There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor A wada closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Bakken moved, Mayor Awada seconded a motion to continue Official Map No.1
(Northwood Parkway) to the September 7, 1999 City Council meeting. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Councilmember Masin moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to direct staff to
prepare correspondence to the Eagan legislative delegation to address the ring road issue with MnDOT.
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
ROUND TABLE
Councilmembers Blomquist and Masin mentioned their plans to attend the N.O.I.S.E. Conference
in July. Mayor Awada requested that they bring back information from the conference to share with the
Council.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
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