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08/19/1997 - City Council Regular OC268 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL Eagan, Minnesota August 19, 1997 A special meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, August 19, 1997, at 5:00 p.m. in the lunchroom of the Eagan Municipal Center building. Present were Mayor Egan and City Councilmembers Awada, Blomquist, Masin and Wachter. Also present were Director of Finance VanOverbeke, Director of Parks & Recreation Vraa, Park Planner Lilly, Chief of Police Geagan and City Administrator Hedges. VOLUNTEER FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION PENSION City Administrator Hedges stated that staff is responding to a request by the City Council at the August 5 meeting to prepare funding scenarios for a defined contribution plan that includes the $3,650 as proposed by the Relief Association, as well as other numbers less than that amount, and also to compare these numbers with various examples of a lump sum benefit under the defined benefit plan. Director of Finance VanOverbeke presented a comparison of benefit plans from the cost side and from the projected benefit side, as requested. There were several examples presented for the defined benefit pension plan, which included a lump sum payment at $4,200, $4,500, $4,700, $5,000, $5,250 and $5.500. These were compared to an amount available per firefighter per year, assuming 100 firefighters under a defined contribution pension plan; those amounts being $2,400, $2,700, $2.900, $3,200, $3,650 and $3,700. Director of Finance VanOverbeke noted that the $3.650 should actually be $3,450, stating that the actuary discovered an error in their report which has changed the annual total cost from $365,000 to $345,000 under the defined benefit pension plan scenario of $5,250 for lump sum payment per year of service. City Councilmember Wachter stated that the firefighters certainly deserve an increase in the pension for the service they provide the City and also the pension is helpful in attracting new members. He further stated that the amount of the pension needs to be fair and not become burdensome for the taxpayers. City Councilmember Blomquist asked how many firefighters are participating in the pension program. City Administrator Hedges stated that the Fire Department has approval for up to 150 firefighters; however, the average number of firefighters has rarely exceeded 100. City Councilmember Awada suggested that the City consider the defined contribution at the amount required to be equivalent to a lump sum defined benefit of $4,700 per year of service. With a 3% adjustment per year used for the assumption, the actual rate of increase would be based on the salary increase of non-union personnel with a 6.2% interest assumption on pool earnings. City Councilmembers discussed the proposal and generally agreed that the amount suggested would be a reasonable pension amount for the firefighters. Mayor Egan stated that the City Administrator will present this information to the Fire Relief Association for their consideration. City Administrator Hedges stated that the Fire Relief Association was told at their last meeting that they would have an opportunity to present information at the August 26 work session. MUNICIPAL CENTER CAMPUS SITE PLAN REVIEW Greg Ingraham, Ingraham & Voss, presented five concept plans for the Municipal Center Campus site. The first four concepts (A through D) include an outdoor municipal swimming pool and additional parking. Mr. Ingraham presented Concept E, which included only an amphitheater and additional parking. Concept D also included a concert plaza. Mr. Ingraham stated that the major finding of the study was the site was not large enough to accommodate both a pool and an amphitheater. He went on to explain the parking requirements and approximate pool size needed to accommodate an Eagan population of 60,000. He went on to say that another important element of each site plan is the need to acquire access from the County Library site for parking and roadway. Mr. Ingraham reviewed possible cost for a swimming pool, indicating that Eagan was an ideal community given its size and location to other communities. The proposals included a concept that would relocate the Old City Hall to the Municipal Center site. City Councilmember Wachter stated that the History Committee reviewed the possibility of the Old City Hall moving to the Municipal Campus. It is their recommendation that it not be relocated, but remain on its original site. City Council members raised questions about each of the concepts as to how the parking would best serve the civic arena and the other recreational services. Mr. Paul Dahlberg, representing A.C.C. Architects, presented options for locating the second sheet of ice, stating that those plans have been integrated with the master planning performed by Mr. Ingraham. Mr. O( \269 Page 21Eagan Special City Council Meeting Minutes August 19, 1997 Dahlberg explained that options are limited as to how far the second sheet of ice can be shifted in the proposed drawings due to the location storage of the ice resurfacer and access to the ice. Mr. Ingraham stated that his choice of the five concepts is Concept C, which locates the municipal swimming pool adjacent to the internal drive as a focal point to the Municipal Center Campus. He further stated that the parking lot surrounds the pool, providing a good access for people parking their cars to that facility. He also favored this plan as it located the pool away from residents to the east, reasoning that parking would be Jess of an intrusion than the pool. City Council members concurred that a concept with a municipal swimming pool is favored, preferred and that an amphitheater could be located elsewhere. Council members liked Concept B, stating that moving the pool further to the east provides more parking opportunities for the civic arena during winter months. City Councilmembers and Mr. Ingraham concurred that the plans are not definite and more detail would be needed to determine a final concept. Recognizing that it was approximately 6:30 p.m., City Councilmember Wachter proposed that the meeting be suspended until after the regular City Council meeting at which time the Council could further discuss the second sheet of ice and the concept plans for the Municipal Center Campus Master Plan. SECOND SHEET OF ICE Mayor Egan resumed the Special City Council meeting at 9:10 p.m. to further discuss the alternative plans for the Municipal Center Campus site and meet with Paul Dahlberg regarding the second sheet of ice. Mr. Dahlberg reviewed various plans that include a changing/restroom for the wading pool. City Councilmembers stated that in of the site concepts, the wading pool will be moved, reducing the need for a separate exterior changing/restroom facility. In response to a question on parking, Mr. Dahlberg noted that access from Rocky Lane for service would still be required, and that limited parking for staff at peak times might still be an option to be considered by the Council. Temporary parking could be developed north and east of the wading pool by grading the site and putting down Class 5 until the City is ready to do any additional development. Mr. Dahlberg also asked for direction from the City Council relative to the intention of the City Council to bid for a general contractor, contractor/construction manager or straight construction manager. After discussing the pros and cons, it was determined that it would be to the benefit of the City and the project to utilize a contractor/construction manager. City Councilmembers stated that they would prefer the contractor/construction manager as providing greater opportunities for a cost effective project. Mr. Dahlberg and staff will put together a list of four firms that meet the criteria of also having been involved with ice arenas. Mayor Egan said that the Council needed to provide direction to staff, specifically contacting the County for parking and roadway. Council agreed that staff shall proceed with this as well. Mayor Egan thanked Mr. Dahlberg for his presentation and was pleased as to how the project is progressing for the second sheet of ice. City Councilmember Wachter stated that he would like the Municipal Center Master Plan to be further refined by Mr. Ingraham and also include an outdoor swimming pool and parking expansion as a part of the 1997 Part I CIP with a funding consideration for the use of Community Investment Funds. After discussing this matter further with the City Council, Mayor Egan proposed the City Administrator include as a project and funding consideration, the municipal swimming pool and expanded parking as a part of the five-year CIP to be considered for 1998. ADJOURMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:00 p.m. TLH August 19, 1997 Date MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL Eagan, Minnesota August 19, 1997 OC2'70 A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, August 19, 1997 at 6:45 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. ~GENDA Councilmember Masin moved, Councilmember Wachter seconded a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Aye: 4 Nay: 0 (Councilmember Awada was not present) f,fiNUTES OF THE AUGUST 5, 1997 REGULAR M:EmNG Councilmember Blomquist moved, Councilmember Masin seconded a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Aye: 4 Nay: 0 (Councilmember Awada was not present) MINUTES OF mE AUGUST 5, 1997SI'JJGJ)\I.~G Councilmember Blomquist moved, Councilmember Masin seconded a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Aye: 4 Nay: 0 (Councilmember Awada was not present) Councilmember Awada arrived at 6:47 p.m. MINUTES OF mE JUt Y 29, 1997 SPECU\.L MJJETING Councilmember Blomquist moved, Councilmember Wachter seconded a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 VISITORS TO BE HEARD Pastor Jim Borschatz of Easter Lutheran Church introduced Lois Pallmeyer as the new Associate Pastor at Easter Lutheran Church. COMMUNITY RECOGNITION City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. The following individuals/ organizations were recognized and presented certificates for their service to the community: Boy Scout Troop 510, Eagan Convention & Visitors Bureau, Eagan Lions Club, Knights of Columbus, Raleigh Seelig and Pat Thomas for their contributions and commitment to the Fourth of July celebration; the Friends of the Farm in recognition of the July 6 Hog Roast and Hoe Down held at Holz Farm; and Larry Lundberg for planning and coordinating Espress Fest '97. DEPARTMENT HEAD BV$INJJ$S BOULEV ARD TREES City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Councilmember Blomquist stated that staff did a great job in putting together the supporting information on this item. She requested the visual aid used in conjunction with the information be shared with the rest of the City Council. Councilmember Blomquist moved, Councilmember Wachter seconded a motion to direct staff and the City Attorney's office to make the appropriate City Ordinance modification that would assess the EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES; AUGUST 19, 1997 PAGE 2 00271. property owner for the cost of trimming or removal of boulevard trees, and further, that staff adopt a practice of notifying the affected homeowner of identified problems before taking corrective action based on a standard for interpreting the problem. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Councilmember Wachter asked if the improvements being made to c.R. 42 will impact Eagan residents. City Administrator Hedges stated that what design criteria and construction standards may be imposed by the Metropolitan Council on c.R. 42 could affect Cliff Road in Eagan which has the same functional classification. Councilmember Wachter said he observed a City of Eagan dump truck and the dump body was encased in rust. He suggested that employees who utilize certain pieces of equipment could compete in a pride contest to try and keep the equipment in good condition. Councilmember Awada asked if the placement of a monopole at Parkview Golf Course will affect the widening of Cliff Road. Senior Planner Ridley stated it should not have any effect on the widening since it will have to meet the building setback requirements and future right-of-way requirements have also been anticipated. CONSENT AGENDA In regard to Item G, Recommendation, Airport Relations Commission, request for current and projected noise level comparisons for North-South Runway public information, Councilmember Blomquist said she would like to see how the 60 DNL contour impacts the City. In regard to Items H and I, Resignation, APC and Resignation, APrC, Councilmembers concurred that standard past practice should be followed in filling the vacancies. A. Personnel Items Item 1. It was recommended to approve the hiring of John VanDiver as a seasonal equipment maintenance worker. Item 2. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Steve Dykstra as a part-time seasonal supervisor at the Civic Arena. B. Exemption from Lawful Gambling License, Eagan Chapter of Ducks Unlimited. It was recommended 97-69 to approve an exemption from the lawful gambling license requirement for the Eagan Chapter of Ducks Unlimited for a raffle to be held in conjunction with their annual event on September 6, 1997. C. Kern, DeWenter, Viere, Ltd., engagement letter for auditing services - year ending December 31, 1997. It was recommended to approve the engagement letter for Kern, DeWenter, Viere, Ltd., to provide auditing services for the year ended December 31, 1997. D. Project 700, receive final assessment roll I order public hearing (fH 3 Service Rd. & Hall St. - Utilities). It was recommended to receive the final assessment roll for Project 700 (fH 3 Service Road & Hall Street - Utilities) and schedule a public hearing to be held on September 16, 1997. E. Recommendation, Airport Relations Commission, Metropolitan Aircraft Sound Abatement Council Representation. It was recommended to approve a recommendation by the Airport Relations Commission ratifying comments concerning possible changes in the representation on the Metropolitan Aircraft Sound Abatement Council (MASAC). EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES; AUGUST 19,1997 PAGE 3 00272 F. Final Subdivision, Opus Northwest, LLC for Eagandale Center Industrial Park No. 13. It was recommended to approve a Final Plat (Eagan dale Center Industrial Park No. 13) for 1 lot on 6.69 acres located south of Lone Oak Road, east of Lexington Avenue in the NW 1/( of Section 11. 97-70 G. Recommendation, Airport Relations Commission, request for current and proiected noise level comparisons for North-South Runway public information. It was recommended to approve a recommendation by the Airport Relations Commission to formally request that MAC provide a map depicting current noise levels out to the 50 and 60 DNL contour for purposes of comparison with the 50 and 60 DNL contours previously generated for the north south runway addition. H. Resignation, APC It was recommended to accept the resignation of Kurt Augustin, alternate member, from the Advisory Planning Commission and staff was directed to contact remaining candidates and others who have expressed an interest in serving on an advisory commission regarding the alternate position. If no response is received, advertisements will be placed in the local media. I. Resignation, APrC It was recommended to accept the resignation of Guy Kohlnhofer from the Advisory Parks Commission and appoint alternate member Steven Knutson to a full member. Staff was also directed to contact remaining candidates and others who have expressed an interest in serving on an advisory commission regarding the alternate position. If no response is received, advertisements will be placed in the local media. Councilmember Wachter moved, Councilmember A wada seconded a motion to approve the consent agenda. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 PUBLIC HEARINGS PROJECT 721, MULCAHY ADD. - SANITARY SEWER City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Development/Design Engineer Gorder gave a staff report. Mayor Egan opened the public hearing to anyone wishing to speak. Ed Kerschke, President of Bernard-Mulcahy Company, said they are concerned about the $77,000 it will cost for this project. He said it would be more economical if they were to get a single contractor to accomplish the work in one project rather than break it into two separate projects. Director of Public Works Colbert explained that staff is proposing to combine it with the Muphy Parkway project in order to reduce costs. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Egan turned the discussion back to the Council. Councilmember Wachter moved, Councilmember Blomquist seconded a motion to close the public hearing and approve Project 721, Mulcahy Addition (Sanitary Sewer). Aye: 5 Nay: 0 PROJECT 722, MURPHY PKWY. - WATERMAIN City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Development/Design Engineer Gorder gave a staff report. Mayor Egan opened the public hearing to anyone wishing to speak. He noted that one written objection was received. Director of Public Works Colbert explained that the objector has already waived his right to object by signing the development agreement for the Murphy Farms Addition. He also explained that the objector thought the assessment was $50,000, but he noted that the assessment to the property owner will only be $12,500. Mayor Egan opened the public hearing to anyone wishing to speak. There being no one wishing to speak, he turned the discussion back to the Council. EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES; AUGUST 19,1997 PAGE 4 00273 Councilmember Awada moved, Councilmember Wachter seconded a motion to close the public hearing and approve Project 722, Murphy Parkway (Watermain) acknowledging one written objection to be considered at the time of the final assessment. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 V ARIANCE, REM-METRO SERVICES, INC. City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Senior Planner Ridley gave a staff report. Councilmember Awada asked if the six foot fence would be removed. Tena Buell, representing REM-Metro Services, Inc., indicated the fence would be removed. Mayor Egan opened the public hearing to anyone wishing to speak. Carl Hayle, 3811 Alder Lane, asked why they need an eight foot fence. Ms. Buell explained that one resident tends to climb over the fence and run away from the group home. She said that the six foot fence has some gaps that provide foot holds that make it easy to climb over. Mr. Hayle questioned whether the teenagers belong in the group home if they need to be restrained by an eight foot fence. He asked if the City of Eagan pays for the care of the residents and also if the City will pay the cost of the fence. Ms. Buell explained that the funding is through Dakota County Human Services. Ms. Buell stated that they have had two incidences in the past four years and that it has been one youth who has gotten over the fence both times. Ms. Buell said the eight foot fence would provide better protection for the neighbors as well as the youth. Mr. Hayle stated that if the neighbors needed protection from the youth perhaps they do not belong in this home. Councilmember Wachter stated that it is not for the Council to decide and said that Mr. Hayle would have to discuss his concerns with Dakota County Human Services. Councilmember Awada said that the youth have the right to live in a residential neighborhood. She added that state statute governs this use and the City Council does not have control over it. Ms. Buell added that the fence is mainly for the protection of the youth. Doris Donnelly, an adjacent neighbor, stated that the youth has been over the fence more than twice. She further said that perhaps this individual needs to be relocated to a more secure facility. She added that an eight foot fence would look atrocious next to her property. She noted that this one individual climbs over the six foot fence by stepping on top of a raised flower bed. She said she did not think the two foot variance is necessary. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Egan turned the discussion back to the Council. Councilmember Blomquist stated that an eight foot fence may not be the solution, but rather the child may have to be removed. Mayor Egan said that the property owner requesting the variance has not met with the adjacent neighbors regarding the application and has not answered the Council's questions about this request very well. He added that it is not the operation of the home that is in question, but rather the need for an eight foot fence. Councilmember Blomquist commented that she could not approve this request when a hardship has not been proven. Councilmember Wachter suggested that the gaps in the six foot fence be filled with other boards. Councilmember Blomquist moved, Councilmember A wada seconded a motion to deny a two-foot Variance for fence height to allow an eight-foot fence in a residential district at 3820 Alder Lane, legally described as Lot 1, Block 10, Langhoven, in the NW Y4 of Section 20. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES; AUGUST 19, 1997 PAGE 5 0027'1 OLD BUSINESS CONTRACT 97-15, (MULCAHY ADD. & MURPHY PKWY. - UTILITIES) City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Director of Public Works Colbert gave a staff report. Councilmember Awada moved, Councilmember Wachter seconded a motion to approve the plans for Contract 97-15 (Mulcahy Addition & Murphy Parkway - Utilities) and authorize the competitive advertisement for a bid opening to be held at 10:30 a.m., on September 12, 1997. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 RECONSIDERATION, PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION (EAGAN PROMENADE 3RD ADD.) OPUS NORTHWEST City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Senior Planner Ridley gave a staff report. Councilmember Wachter asked about the lack of a final subdivision for this property. City Administrator Hedges explained that the final subdivision needs to be applied for by Opus and the action before the Council tonight is to approve the Preliminary Subdivision only. Senior Planner Ridley noted that Opus has revised this request from their earlier subdivision request. City Attorney Sheldon clarified that it would not be necessary for the Council to approve a separate motion for reconsideration since the Council is not reconsidering their original application but are considering a revised application. Councilmember Masin moved, Councilmember Awada seconded a motion to approve a revised Preliminary Subdivision (Eagan Promenade 3rd Addition) consisting of one lot located on the south side of Northwood Drive in the SE quarter of Section 10. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 NEW BUSINESS REZONING (KENNETH & JANE GREENE) & PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION (VERDANT HILLS) City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Senior Planner Ridley gave a staff report. Director of Public Works Colbert explained the rationale for extending the 16" watermain to Wescott Hills Drive. Councilmember Wachter said he would like to see the watermain looped because it helps make the water taste better. Councilmember Blomquist asked what the costs would be to the developer if the watermain was looped. Director of Public Works Colbert did not know the exact costs. Roger Anderson, Civil Engineer for the applicant, stated that Mr. Greene has worked hard at combining parcels and working with the topography. He said they are concerned about the substantial assessment for storm drainage. He requested additional information be provided to them with regard to what adjoining properties and areas have been assessed for storm drainage. He added that their primary concern is with the need for the watermain to be extended to Wescott Hills Drive. He said they feel this extension is premature. He noted that a developer is coming in with a proposal and they would like to avoid constructing the watermain twice. He stated they would like the land to remain unplatted and allow the normal development process to proceed and make the connection at the appropriate time. EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES; AUGUST 19, 1997 PAGE 6 00275 Ken Greene, applicant, reiterated Mr. Anderson's comments. He added that the cost of extending the watermain and assessments for storm sewer would make this project unfeasible. Senior Planner Ridley explained why the applicant is being asked to plat the remaining three acres. Mayor Egan said that Mr. Greene has worked a lot with the design of this property and added that only six trees need to be removed. He further said that the three acre Stricker parcel is unnaturally connected to the rest of the property and it is illogical to include it with the other parcels. He stated that the watermain is carried to a logical terminus and he also said he is confident that development will occur to the west in the near future. He said that he felt the watermain should terminate at the eastern portion of the newly platted lots. Councilmember A wada stated that the watermain should be extended to the west side of the platted lots of Verdant Hills and Lot 5 should be excluded from the plat and an easement should be provided, in a feasible location, to Wescott Hills Drive. Councilmember Blomquist moved, Councilmember Awada seconded a motion to approve a Rezoning of 5.92 acres from A (Agriculture) to R-l (Single Family) located east of Wescott Hills Drive, west of Woodland Court in the NE % of Section 14. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Councilmember Blomquist moved, Councilmember Awada seconded a motion to approve a Preliminary Subdivision for Verdant Hills consisting of 11 lots on 9.2 acres located east of Wescott Hills Drive, west of Woodland Court in the NE 1/4 of Section 14 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: Al, Bl, B2, B3, B4, Cl, C2, C3, 01, El, Fl, Gl, and Hl. 2. The subdivision shall be platted. Airport Noise 3. Architectural designs and construction methods for new construction within the development will incorporate sound attenuation standards sufficient to achieve an interior sound level of 45dBA. This would require an inside noise level reduction of at least 20 dBA. 4. A notice shall be recorded on the deed for each lot and/ or condominium unit indicating that it is in the Metropolitan Council Aircraft Noise Zone IV. Utilities 5. An easement by document shall be provided for a 16-inch trunk water main from the west edge of the plat to Wescott Hills Drive, where feasible, as part of this development as identified in the City Water Supply and Distribution Plan. Easements 6. The drainage and utility easements dedicated with the previous platting of this property, with the exception of the existing ponding easement on Lots 1, 2, and 3, shall be vacated at time of final subdivision approval. EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES; AUGUST 19, 1997 PAGE 7 0027(~ Park Dedication 7. The developer shall be responsible for a cash parks dedication. 8. The developer shall be responsible for a cash trails dedication. Tree Preservation 9. Individual Lot Tree Preservation Plans will be required for Lots 2 through 12 at the time of building permit application. 10. Tree Protective measures (i.e. 4 foot polyethylene laminate safety netting) shall 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 during both initial site development and individual lot development. 11. The applicant shall 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. Water Quality 12. The developer shall be subject to a cash dedication in lieu of on-site ponding for water quality mitigation. The amount of the cash dedication shall be based on the total area and development density of the site, less the area of the existing developed lot (Lot 1). 13. Filling or draining of the jurisdictional wetland along the southern border of the site is prohibited. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN AMENDMENT & REZONING - CITY OF EAGAN (LEXINGTON ADDITION) City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Councilmember Wachter moved, Councilmember Blomquist seconded a motion to approve a Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment for approximately 42 acres from Industrial to Business Park, contingent upon Metropolitan Council review and approval. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Councilmember Wachter moved, Councilmember Blomquist seconded a motion to approve a Rezoning of approximately 42 acres from Limited Industrial to Business Park for approximately 42 acres located north of Northwood Drive and west of Lexington Avenue in the southeast quarter of Section 10, contingent upon Metropolitan Council approval of the Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN AMENDMENT - CITY OF EAGAN (EAGANDALE CORPORATE CENTER NO.2) City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. Councilmember Blomquist moved, Councilmember A wada seconded a motion to approve a Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment changing the land use from Industrial to Business Park for EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES; AUGUST ]9, 1997 PAGE 8 00277 approximately 80 acres preliminarily platted as Eagandale Corporate Center No.2 located north of Yankee Doodle Road and east of Lexington A venue in the southwest quarter of Section 11, contingent upon Metropolitan Council review and approval. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - CHAPTER U"LAND USE REGULATIONS" (ZONING) 97-71 City Administrator Hedges provided an overview on this item. He said that it is also being recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing publication of a summary ordinance. Councilmember Blomquist asked who did the work with regard to the proposed amendments. Senior Planner Ridley stated that the work was a joint effort by the legal staff, planning staff and the Advisory Planning Commission members. Councilmember Blomquist stated that the change appears to be a stylized change in how it is written. Councilmember Wachter said he is concerned with being able to enforce these codes. He further said the Code should not be amended until the changes are enforceable. Councilmember Blomquist added that she tried to find the appropriate language that makes the amendments enforceable and the changes that have been made seem more like style changes and the actual content of the code appears to be the same. She further added that she is concerned with enforceability also. Senior Planner Ridley noted that these codes will be enforceable and the amendments strive to achieve goals through performance standards and the changes will make the code more efficient Mayor Egan stated that reason for the amendments to the Code is because the Council is trying to create a level playing field and a more user-friendly environment. Councilmember Wachter moved, Councilmember A wad a seconded a motion to adopt an ordinance of the City of Eagan amending Eagan City Code Chapter Eleven entitled, "Land Use Regulations (Zoning)" by amending: Section 11.03 regarding definitions; Section 11.10, Subdivision 14 regarding off-street loading areas; Section 11.10, Subdivision 15 (C), (D), (E) and (F) regarding landscape requirements; Section 11.10, Subdivision 29 regarding outdoor storage, sales and events; Section 11.20, Subdivisions 16, 17, 18, 19,20,21 and 22 regarding industrial and by reference Eagan City Code Chapter 1 and Section 11.99. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Councilmember Wachter moved, Councilmember A wada seconded a motion to approve a resolution authorizing publication of a summary ordinance. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Councilmember Blomquist stated that once the summary ordinance is the Councilmembers should receive the changes to be included in their Code books. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA Councilmember Wachter indicated he would like to meet further with Councilmembers to discuss the second sheet of ice that was discussed earlier at the Special City Council meeting. City Administrator Hedges stated that the Special City Council meeting held at 5:00 p.m. could be suspended and resumed following the regular City Council meeting and the Executive Session. INVER GROVE HEIGHTS - NOTICE OF MINING/EXCA V ATION APPLICATION (NORTH OF ARGENT A TRAIl/fRAlLER COURT) Councilmember Blomquist asked what impact this proposal will have on the homes and churches in the area with regard to the dust that will be generated. Director of Public Works Colbert explained that the according to the application they are proposing to address the dust factor via a number of measures. He said there will be some dust associated with the construction activity. EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES; AUGUST 19, 1997 PAGE 9 OU278 ROUNDTABLE Director of Public Works Colbert stated that Councilmembers will be receiving a letter from a property owner on Briar Creek Road and the item will be presented at the September 2 City Council meeting. City Administrator Hedges reminded Councilmembers that the budget information will be distributed on Friday and he noted that a lot of work went into the preparation during the past three to four months. He said that the Council may want to consider appointing Councilmembers to a committee to serve with appointed Planning Commission members for the purpose of discussing the details involved with the Comprehensive Guide Plan review. Councilmembers Blomquist and Awada indicated they would like to serve on this committee. Mayor Egan appointed Councilmembers Blomquist and A wada as members of a Joint APC/ City Council Comprehensive Guide Plan Review Committee with Councilmember Masin serving as an alternate member. Councilmember Wachter moved, Councilmember Masin seconded a motion to appoint Councilmembers Blomquist and A wada as members of a Joint APC/ City Council Comprehensive Guide Plan Review Committee and Councilmember Masin as an alternate member. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Councilmember Wachter stated that he was concerned about some of the results of the 1997 Business Survey relating to comments about our public school system. He added that he appreciated the effort that went into the survey. Councilmember Masin requested that Councilmembers provide her with any comments they may have so she can pass them along to the "County of the Future" Conference Steering Committee. Councilmember Blomquist distributed copies of the advertisement for the upcoming Airport Days. She presented City Administrator Hedges with some questions on the bill's list. She asked if the Parks Department would be replacing the burned bales of hay used for bow and arrow target practice. Director of Parks and Recreation Vraa indicated they would be replaced. Councilmember Blomquist asked why there is no trail on the 300 foot stretch between Timberline Park and Pilot Knob Road. City Administrator Hedges stated that staff will check into the matter. Councilmember Wachter asked about the roof leak located at the roof drain. Director of Parks and Recreation Vraa indicated that the leak was fixed, but he noted that a few other leaks have been discovered. Councilmember Wachter asked about the repair to a well pump on the bill's list. Director of Public Works Colbert stated that there was one well that was out of commission this summer and it had to be repaired. He said it was scheduled to be repaired next year but had to be done a year early. plECK REGI~TER Councilmember Wachter moved, Mayor Egan seconded a motion to approve the check register dated August 14, 1997 in the amount of $1,544,051.52. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 ~DJOtJIUll,MENT The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. to an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing clerical negotiations. Present were Mayor Egan and Councilmembers Wachter, Awada, Masin and Blomquist, City Administrator Tom Hedges, and City Attorney Jim Sheldon. The Special City Council meeting held at 5:00 p.m. was suspended to be resumed following the Executive Session. EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES; AUGUST 19, 1997 PAGE 10 00279 MLK August 19, 1997 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, (612) 681-4600, (fDD phone: (612) 454-8535). 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