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07/15/1997 - City Council Regular MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL Eagan, Minnesota July 15, 1997 OC239 A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, July 15, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Mayor Egan and Councilmembers Wachter, Awada, Masin and Blomquist. 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 an item providing authorization of a firm to complete a master plan for future development of the Municipal Center Campus site would be added to the consent agenda for City Council approval. Councilmember Blomquist moved, Councilmember Wachter seconded a motion to approve the agenda. Aye: 3 Nay: 0 (Councilmembers Awada and Masin arrived after the adoption of the agenda) MINUTESOFTlIP ]IJL Y J., 19971{E.GtJI.AR ME:EJJNG Councilmember Blomquist moved, Councilmember Awada seconded a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 MINUTES OF THE JULy 1, 1997 SPECIAL MEETING Councilmember Blomquist moved, Councilmember Wachter seconded a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 MINUTES OF THE JUNE 24, 1997 SPECIAL MEETING Councilmember Blomquist moved, Councilmember Wachter seconded a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 DEPARTMENT HEAD BUSINESS Councilmember Masin asked if a major water facility is planned for the community. Director of Parks and Recreation Vraa indicated that completion of the master plan for the Municipal Center site will study that possibility for this site. Councilmember Masin asked why so many Eagan organizations are hosting golf tournaments at golf courses in other communities. Director of Parks and Recreation Vraa explained that two of the three golf courses in Eagan are not regulation courses. Discussion occurred regarding the need for additional golf facilities in the City. Councilmember Masin moved to direct the Advisory Parks Commission to determine if the City needs additional golf facilities and whether there are available resources to accommodate such facilities. The motion died for lack of a second. Discussion continued regarding the need for additional golf facilities. CONSENT. AGENDA In regard to Item A, Personnel Items, Councilmember Blomquist stated she was opposed to Item 3, adding that she felt the Community Development Department is currently overstaffed and does hot need to hire an intern. City Administrator Hedges explained that interns have been used effectively by the City. He also explained that the Community Development Department has had a reduction of two staff members and the intern would be able to fill in during the peak development activity and perform the routine activities. Councilmember Wachter stated that the position could be filled now and re-evaluated at the end of the year. EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES; JULY 15, 1997 PAGE 2 O('!?~O .' "''''':1: In regard to Item A, Personnel Items, Councilmember Masin commented on the retirement of Larry Billmeyer from the Police Department and Liz Witt from the Finance Department. She stated that both individuals will be missed and she recognized them for their contributions. Mayor Egan also commended both individuals. Councilmember Wachter noted that Liz Witt has done a lot of work with regard to the Historical Committee. In regard to Item C, Resolution for the Comprehensive Guide Plan Grant Application, Councilmember Awada asked if approving the resolution authorizing submittal of the grant application would require the City to adhere to stipulations set forth by the Metropolitan Council. City Administrator Hedges explained that he would research the matter. Councilmembers agreed to approve the resolution with the understanding that if the City receives the grant, and the Metropolitan Council has stipulations attached, the Council can choose to reject the funding. A. Personnel Items Item 1. It was recommended to approve the retirement of Detective Larry Billmeyer from the Eagan Police Department. Item 2. It was recommended to approve the retirement of Administrative Assistant/Deputy Clerk Liz Witt from the City of Eagan Finance Department. Item 3. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Tamara Pregl as a temporary intern in the Planning Division. (Councilmember Blomquist opposed) Item 4. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Gretchen Kirpach as a part-time seasonal Skating Instructor. Item 5. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Renee Sorenson and Amanda Helebrant as part-time seasonal skating pros. Item 6. It was recommended to approve the hiring or Ryan Darwitz as a part-time seasonal skate guard. Item 7. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Bryant Parks, Wayne Peterson and Stephanie Welberg as part-time seasonal referees. Item 8. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Holly Flood as a seasonal Park Attendant. Item 9. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Kimberly Dyer as a seasonal Park Maintenance Worker. B. Final Plat - Maplewood Acres, Inc. for Eagandale Corporate Center No.3. It was recommended to 97-55 approve a Final Plat consisting of two lots on approximately 18 acres in the northeast corner of Eagandale Corporate Center 1 sl Addition located in the southeast quarter of Section 11. C. Resolution for the Comprehensive Guide Plan Grant Application. It was recommended to approve a 97-56 Resolution authorizing submittal of a grant application for Comprehensive Plan update assistance from the Metropolitan Council. (The resolution was approved with the understanding that if the City receives the grant and the Metropolitan Council has stipulations attached the Council can choose to reject the funding.) D. Request from the HRA to waive fees on the Eagan Senior Housing development. It was recommended to waive City development fees associated with the first 65-unit building of the senior housing project in Town Centre. EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES; JULY 15, 1997 PAGE 3 00241 E. Cooperative Agreement with Dakota County HRA for Eagan Senior Housing project. It was recommended to authorize the execution of a cooperative agreement with the Dakota County Housing and Redevelopment Authority for the purpose of developing a senior housing project on the south side of Town Centre Drive and east of Denmark Avenue and north of O'Leary Lake in the northeast quarter of Section 15. F. Confirmation of Findings of Fact, Conclusions & Resolution of Denial, AT&T Wireless Services. It was 97-57 recommended to approve the Findings of Fact relating to the denial of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a 100' tall communication monopole on Lon, Block 2, Joseph Connelly Addition, located north of Cliff Road and east of ChesMar Drive in the SW quarter of Section 27. G. Recommendation, Airport Relations Commission, Congressional correspondence, Federal legislation. It was recommended to approve a recommendation by the Airport Relations Commission to forward correspondence to the City's congressional delegation and Congressman Oberstar concerning Federal Aviation Administration standards and airport noise legislation. H. Contract 97-01A. receive bids/ award contract (Signal Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption - Installation). It was recommended to receive the bids and award Contract 97-01A (EVP - Signal Installation) to the lowest responsible bidder and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents all subject to MnDOT's execution of the Cost Participation Agreement. 1. Contract 97-14, approve final payment/ authorize City maintenance (1997 Sealcoat). It was recommended to approve the 151 and final payment in the amount of $112,473.00 to Allied Blacktopping, Inc., for Contract 97-14 (1997 Sealcoating) and authorize perpetual City maintenance subject to warranty provisions. J. Final Subdivision, Karen Fjeld for Moose Ridge Addition. It was recommended to approve a Final Subdivision consisting of one lot for property located at 3635 Wescott Hills Drive in the southeast 1/4 of Section 14. 97-58 K. Project 721, present feasibility report/ order public hearing (Mulcahy Add. - Sanitary Sewer). . It was recommended to receive the feasibility report for Project 721 (Mulcahy Addition - Sanitary Sewer) and schedule a public hearing to be held for August 19,1997. L. Project 722, present feasibility report/ order public hearing (Murphy Parkway - Watermain). It was recommended to receive the feasibility report for Project 722 (Murphy Parkway - Watermain) and schedule a public hearing to be held on August 19,1997. M. Project 702, receive final assessment roll/ order public hearing (Woodgate 2nd - Street Reconstruction). It was recommended to receive the final assessment roll for Project 702 (Woodgate 2nd Addition - Street Reconstruction) and schedule a public hearing to be held on August 19,1997. N. Project 703, receive final assessment roll/ order public hearing (Mallard Park 2nd Add. - Street Reconstruction). It was recommended to receive the final assessment roll for Project 703 (Mallard Park 2nd Addition - Street Reconstruction) and schedule a public hearing to be held on August 19, 1997. O. Approve plans and authorize bids for the construction of additional parking at Lexington/Diffley Athletic Fields. It was recommended to approve the plans and authorize bids for the construction of additional parking at Lexington/Diffley Athletic Fields. P. Recommendation, Airport Relations Commission, support for MAC upgrade of automated noise and 97-59 operations monitoring system. It was recommended to approve a recommendation by the Airport Relations Commission urging the MAC to expedite its upgrade of the Automated Noise and Operations Monitoring System (AN OMS) to be compatible with newer FAA technology and permit continued reports on airport operations to the communities. EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES; JULY 15, 1997 PAGE 4 OC242 Q. Final Subdivision, Herb Wensmann for Galaxie Cliff Plaza 3rd Addition. It was recommended to approve 97-60 a Final Subdivision, Galaxie Cliff Plaza Third Addition, to create three lots on property currently platted as Lot 1, Block 1 and Outlot A, Galaxie Cliff Plaza Second Addition. R. Authorize the firm of Ingraham & Voss to complete a master plan for future development of the Municipal Center Campus site. It was recommended to authorize the firm of Ingraham & Voss to complete a master plan for future development of the Municipal Center Campus site. Councilmember Awada moved, Councilmember Wachter seconded a motion to approve the consent agenda. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 PUBLIC HEARINGS V ACATE UTILITY EASEMENT, LOTS 4 AND 5, BLOCK 3, EAGANDALE CORPORATE CENTER City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Mayor Egan opened the public hearing to anyone wishing to speak. There being no one, he turned the discussion back to the Council. Councilmember A wad a moved, Councilmember Masin seconded a motion to close the public hearing and approve the vacation of the common lot line drainage and utility easement as described for Lots 4 & 5, Block 3, Eagandale Corporate Center and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 DAKOTA COUNTY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (EAGAN SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT) City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Representatives of the Dakota County HRA and Springsted, Inc. were available for questions. Mayor Egan opened the public hearing to anyone wishing to speak. There being no one, he turned the discussion back to the Council. 97-61 Councilmember Masin moved, Councilmember Wachter seconded a motion to approve the resolution approving the issuance by the Dakota County Housing and Redevelopment Authority of its Governmental Housing Development bonds (City of Eagan, Minnesota, General Obligation) Series 1997 in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,500,000 and pledging the full faith and credit of the City of Eagan thereto. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 OLD BUSINESS APPOINTMENT TO THE AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item and explained the balloting procedure used by the Council. By ballot, Jason Fabio was appointed to fill the remaining term of the Airport Relations Commission alternate position. NEW BUSINESS PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION - TRI-LAND (FOREST VIEW) City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Senior Planner Ridley gave a staff report. EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES; JULY 15, 1997 PAGES OCZ43 Councilmember Wachter moved, Councilmember Blomquist seconded a motion to approve a Preliminary Subdivision for Forest View Addition of 5 lots on 2.65 acres located south of the intersection of Blackhawk and Blue Cross Road and north of Red Fox Road in the NE % of Section 17 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: AI, Bl, Cl, C2, C3, Dl, El, Fl, Gl, and HI Tree Preservation 2. To require that Tree Protective measures (i.e. 4 foot polyethylene laminate safety netting) be installed at the Drip Line or at the perimeter of the Critical Root Zone, whichever is greater, of significant trees/woodlands to be preserved. 3. To require that the applicant contact the City Forestry Division at least five days prior to the issuance of the grading permit to ensure compliance with the approved Tree Preservation Plan. 4. To acknowledge that Individual Tree Preservation Plans will be required for Lots 2, 3, and 4 at the time of building permit application. Street/ Access 5. Revisions to the existing roadway striping on Blackhawk Road will be necessary to accommodate the Silver Fox intersection and shall be the responsibility of the developer. Easements 6. The developer should dedicate sufficient drainage and utility easement over the proposed sanitary and storm sewer lines between Lot 3 & 4, Block 1. Park Dedication 7. This developer shall be subject to a cash park and a cash trail dedication. 8. The property shall be platted prior to development. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN AMENDMENT, PRELLIMINARY SUBDIVISION & PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT (RAHN RIDGE THIRD ADDITION) City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Senior Planner Ridley gave a staff report. Randy Hedlund provided background history on this site. David Heminger with Winkelman Building Corporation stated that they designed the motel to complement the surrounding residential area. He added that the motel will serve as a buffer between the residential and commercial areas. He indicated that the motel for this site would be a franchise motel. Councilmember Wachter asked about the 24-hour operation. Mr. Heminger stated that the motel will be owner/operated and staffed at all times. Councilmember Masin said that she felt it would be EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES; JULY 15, 1997 PAGE 6 OC'244 inappropriate to change the land use designation for this site. Councilmember Blomquist stated that the motel is a higher use than the City Council projected for this site. She said she would like to see the site remain zoned Limited Business. Mayor Egan added that the land was zoned Limited Business to create a buffer between the commercial and residential areas. He further added that commercial development has occurred to a greater extent than the residents in the area had anticipated. He said that office use is a more appropriate for this site. Councilmember Masin moved, Councilmember Blomquist seconded a motion to deny a Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment changing the land use designation from LB (Limited Business) to CPD (Commercial Planned Development) for Lot 2, Block 1, Rahn Ridge Second Addition a Preliminary Subdivision (Rahn Ridge Third Addition) consisting of two lots on 2.42 acres currently platted as Lot 2, Block 1, Rahn Ridge Second Addition and a Planned Development Amendment to allow construction of a two- story, 38-unit motel on proposed Lot 2, Block 1, Rahn Ridge Third Addition and authorize the preparation of Findings of Fact. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION & PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT OPUS NORTHWEST City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Senior Planner Ridley gave a staff report. Michelle Foster, representing Opus, stated that the proposed hotel is consistent with the plan for this part of the site. She said the site was originally approved as part of the preliminary development plan for 60,000 feet of retail. She further said that during the final stages of their approvals there was discussion with the City Council and the Council felt a hotel should be included as a possible use for this site. She said the development plan as it was approved does not specify that use, but was only added as a possible permitted use. She commented that the Studio Plus Hotel is consistent with the project and preliminary plan as it was approved. David Schmidt, representing Studio Plus Hotels, stated that their hotel tries to attract business travelers. He noted that extended stay hotels provide more economical lodging for business travelers. He provided a profile of the travelers they typically attract. He mentioned that they do not have a front desk, but he added that they have a front lobby and office and management representatives are on the premises 24-hours per day, seven days a week. He said that the lobby hours are limited, but he noted that there is a security locking system on the lobby doors. Bob Kornyetta, Engineer for Studio Plus Hotels, commented that staff has given a thorough review of the site plan. He said they look forward to the development of the hotel in Eagan. Councilmember Blomquist said she was concerned with the elimination of condition #10 by the APC which required 24-hour front desk staffing. Senior Planner Ridley stated that the concern of the Police Department was that if no one is available to staff the front desk there will not be any monitoring of who is entering or leaving the building. Mr. Schmidt stated that they employ professional hotel managers and operate their hotels under the state's inn-keeping laws and ask any unruly guests to leave the premises. He added that their guest profile and price point is such that they feel this helps to minimize any potential problems. Mayor Egan explained that the City Council received information gathered by the Eagan Police Department regarding other cities' experiences with extended stay hotels. He said the police departments in the other communities have indicated they do no permit, and would strongly discourage, any hotel operating without a 24-hour a day front desk operation because of the criminal activity that could occur on site. EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES; JULY 15, 1997 PAGE 7 O(:2iI5 Mr. Schmidt indicated that they try to limit access to their site by constructing only one driveway into their property and he added that since they are not a full service hotel their guests do not mix with patrons of a restaurant or lounge. Councilmember Awada stated that the problem with the proposal is that the proposed site is in a full service area in the City and will eventually be one of the busiest areas in Eagan. Mayor Egan stated that this is the downtown area of Eagan. Mr. Kornyetta said that this hotel will be a high security building and the doors will remain locked 24-hours a day. He further said the letter from the police chief stated that 24-hour management had to be on site, and he did not address how the business operation should occur, i.e. front desk. City Administrator Hedges stated that the concern is that criminals will select hotels where there is no front counter supervision. He added that the Police Department has experienced positive cooperation from those hotels in the City with 24-hour a day front desk staff who call the police with reports of criminal activities. Mr. Kornyetta stated that in 90% of the places he has stayed when has traveled the only time he uses the front door is to check in and the other times he uses a side or back door to enter and leave. He noted that typically the other doors are not locked. He added that the front desk staff at most hotels are usually not at the front desk after midnight. He stated that they are marketing their hotel toward white collar guests. He said their hotel will be as secure or more secure than those hotels with a front desk. He stated that they do not want their hotel to get a bad reputation as a result of criminal activity. Councilmember Masin said she is not opposed to the hotel design, but she stated that the Promenade has been really successful and would prefer to see a full service hotel on this site. Councilmember A wada stated that the City Council likes to see the development of hotels in the City, but she said they need to go in appropriate locations. She noted that the hotel is not appropriate for this site because the use is not dense enough. She further noted that the City Council wants to create a downtown center and a lively place in this area and the hotel does not fit in at this location. She also mentioned that when the police chief raises a concern with an issue it needs to be taken seriously. Mayor Egan agreed that an extended stay hotel in this area is not dense enough. Ms. Foster stated that they felt the proposed mixed use of a hotel and retail was being consistent with, or even an improvement over, the development of another 60,000 feet of retail development. She further stated that the goal of the Council to see a full service hotel on the site will probably not occur. She noted that full service hotels have not been being developed for a number of years and this location is not suitable for one. She said that Opus will most likely have to pursue the development of additional retail and the limited visibility of this site will create a problem for retail development. Councilmember Masin stated that there is considerable visibility from 35-E and Yankee Doodle Road. Ms. Foster indicated that visibility would be available to the west, but she added that the area will likely be screened by development on the adjacent property. She stated that full service hotel development has not been occurring in the Twin Cities for a long time and will likely occur only next to major attractions. Councilmember Awada said the City Council is not proposing that a 15-story hotel be built on this site; however, she stated that something may develop in between that and an extended stay hotel that will provide a restaurant and meeting space. She added that retail is a better option for this site and is more dense than the proposed extended stay hotel. Mayor Egan stated that the City Council is aware that a full service hotel may not be coming in the near future, but he said he does not feel this hotel adequately meets the needs of the City. April Erickson, 3652 Ridgewood, stated that she specializes in site selection for the hospitality industry. She said that this is not a premier site for a full service hotel. She added that a front desk person will not ensure security. EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES; JULY 15, 1997 PAGES 0('2(16 Councilmember A wada moved, Councilmember Blomquist seconded a motion to deny a Preliminary Subdivision (Eagan Promenade 3rd Addition) consisting of two lots on property currently platted as Lot 9, Block 2, Eagan Promenade and an Amendment to the Preliminary Planned Development Agreement to allow a hotel and retail development on Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Eagan Promenade 3rd Addition and authorize the preparation of Findings of Fact. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 tEGISLAl:IV'F'/lN'rERGOVP}{NMENT~L~..AIRS PUBLIC ACCESS COMMITTEE LIAISON MEMBER City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Mayor Egan moved, Councilmember Wachter seconded a motion to appoint Councilmember Blomquist as Liaison and Councilmember Awada as an alternate member to the Public Access Committee. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Mayor Egan commented on the upcoming retirement of Vern Petersen from the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. He and Councilmember Blomquist also commented on the inefficiencies of the AMM during the past year. Councilmember Masin stated that the City Council should evaluate the various organizations and committees they are involved with. She further stated that the Council needs to be supportive and put forth effort in order to receive any benefit. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR AUGUST Councilmember Wachter moved, Councilmember Masin seconded a motion to set Special City Council meetings for August 5,19 and 26 at 5:00 p.m. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 PETITION TO VACATE DRAINAGE & UTILITY EASEMENT Director of Public Works Colbert provided an overview on this item. Councilmember Wachter moved, Mayor Egan seconded a motion to receive the petition to vacate a drainage and utility easement over Lot 1, Block 1, Galaxie Cliff Plaza 2nd Addition, and schedule a public hearing to be held on August 5,1997. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 ROUNDTABLE Director of Public Works Colbert provided an update on the recent storms stating that the City did not incur any problems. City Administrator Hedges noted that Administrative Secretary Karels graduated from the Management Academy program. He commented on the restructuring of Koch Refinery and saiq they are reducing their workforce by 25%. He added that their commitment to public safety and public relations will continue. He stated that the City received some calls regarding the mid-aerial height of the Fourth of July fireworks display. He explained that this was tried as an experiment for this year. Mayor Egan stated that the Council should consider going back to the traditional fireworks display next year. Councilmember Blomquist concurred. City Administrator Hedges said that the City reached a settlement with the Minnesota Moose and it would be necessary for the City Council to accept the settlement. EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES; JULY 15, 1997 PAGE 9 0('247 Councilmember Awada moved, Councilmember Masin seconded a motion to authorize settlement with the Minnesota Moose/City of Eagan in the amount of $19,000. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Councilmember Masin said she heard several positive comments with regard to the site for the Fourth of July events. She stated that she attended the 50th celebration honoring Northwest Airlines. She said it was a super event and she congratulated Northwest on this accomplishment. She noted that she is on the League of Minnesota Cities "Improving Community Life" Committee and the "Local Leadership" Subcommittee and they are trying to develop positive ways of communicating with people in the community. She said they are considering conducting some surveys. She said she attended a school board meeting at School District 191 and she was impressed to see that they recognize individuals for significant accomplishments. She further said it would be nice if the City Council did the same thing and she requested staff be given the authority to prepare recognition certificates. Mayor Egan stated he would support that idea as long as the focus of the Council meeting is not disrupted or affected too much. City Administrator Hedges suggested that the City Council collectively agree as to who should be recognized and then staff will contact the individuals and invite them to a future City Council meeting and also prepare certificates. Councilmember Blomquist stated that the City Council could discuss who should be recognized at Council workshops. Councilmember Blomquist moved, Councilmember Wachter seconded a motion directing the preparation of a recognition policy for the purpose of recognizing community groups and individuals for outstanding community involvement. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Councilmember Masin stated she would like the City Council to discuss strategic planning and visioning for this year at a future workshop. Discussion continued regarding the need for a strategic planning session. City Administrator Hedges stated that strategic planning and evaluation of goals could be done at a workshop in the fall. Councilmember Masin said she was concerned about the steep cliffs and retaining walls near the Ketchams' property on Lexington Avenue east of the Oaks of Promenade Apartments. She further said she was concerned about the City allowing grading to occur that results in the creation of cliffs which creates a safety hazard. Councilmembers Wachter and Blomquist stated they could discuss the grading issue at an upcoming Public Works Committee meeting and present some suggestions for avoiding this problem in the future. Councilmember Blomquist stated that trees have been cleared and pushed into the pond off of Brown Bear Trail. She said that when this occurs the City should try and find out who is responsible and remind them that they need to be good citizens. She also noted that the Super-2lane improvement proposed for TH 13 is only a two-lane roadway and she feels that $640,000 is too much money to be spending on improvements for only a two-lane road. Mayor Egan stated that MnDOT is not going to authorize funding for anything other than this Super-2lane improvement and the City should proceed. Councilmember Awada reaffirmed the Council's position from their previous workshop discussion and agreed that the project should proceed. OIECKREGISTER Councilmember Blomquist presented questions on the bill's list to City Administrator Hedges. Councilmember Wachter moved, Mayor Egan seconded a motion to approve the check register dated July 10, 1997 in the amount of $1,420,781.92. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES; JULY 15, 1997 PAGE 10 0('248 ~DJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. to conclude the Executive Session that was held preceding the regular City Council meeting. Present were Mayor Egan, and Councilmembers Wachter, Awada, Masin and Blomquist. Also present were City Administrator Tom Hedges and City Attorney Jim Sheldon. July 15, 1997 Date MLK If you need these minutes in an alternative form such as large print, Braille, au io tape, etc., please contact .the City of Eagan, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122, (612) 681-4600, (fDD 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 employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status or status with regard to public assistance.