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02/06/1968 - City Council Regular MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING or THE BOABD OF SUPERVISORS OF EAGAN TotmsHIP, DARDTA COUNTY, MINN.. February 6, 1968 A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held on February 6, 1968, at the town hall at 7:30 P. M. at which all members were present. Chait1llBn Klein announced tha t the informa 1 meeting with Northern States Power Company concerning a proposed franchise ordinance and permit fees for the utility company was continued to 7:30 P. M. on February 20, 1968# at which time a request would be made of all utility companies serving both electric Bnd natural gas utilities in the Eagan area be invited to attend to discuss the above issues. At 8:00 o'clock P. ~ a public hearing concerning the application of Cedar Grove Construction Company to rezone from A, Agricultural to R-l, and R-4 approximately 88 acres and for preliminary plat approval of Cedar Grove No. ~ located on the Lange and Sell property between Rahn Road and Blackhawk Road was convened. It was noted that the Advisory Planning Co1Illlittee recommeode~~ approval. >>Ir. Jack Dielentheis" Mr. Bil Jensen, Mr. Bill Busch and l1r. Jean Parranto appeared on behalf of the applicants. It was noted that a description published in the Dakota County Tribune was an approximate description submitted by the developer. The property would consist of 150 R-l lots aad 2 R-4 outlots. The outlots consist of 14 acres; 10.1 acres are proposed to be dedicated to the town consisting of about 11.8% of tbe property. After considerable discussion and upon motion by Chairman Klein, seconded by Supervisor Schwanz, it was RESOLVED tbat the public hearing be continued to 8:00 P. M. On February 20, 1968 covering both applications with the suegestion that tbe parties meet itl the interim to discuss certain issues concerning the applications. ::I 1 = Mr. Al Godward appeared on behalf of the Blue Cross property on Highway 113 concerning the request of the township that Blue Cross consent to the clos:f.ng of the old access of Blackhawk Road on Highway #13. Mr. Godward indicated that Blue Cross would consent to the clOSing of the access if one or the other of the following occurs: (A) that an exchange of property \-11th Mr. Kaysen for the small Blue Cross parcel above the hill in exchange for the triangle on Highway #13 be made, or (8) the town enforc.e e 50 foot setback C:J. th~ triangle portion of the Kaysen property having in mind that a 50 foot setback be required all along Highway #13. In addition Mr. Godward indicated that if one of the above takes place that they will then grant the easement for the new Blackhawk Road over the Blue Cross property bot for the present the owners have no objection to the trespass on the improved Blackhawk right of way on Blue Cross property. Mr. Lee Lindberg appeared on behalf of Car-Bar-Nel Company, Inc. for a building permit for five apartment buildings and a variance request to allow 1\ parking spaces instead of the required 2 spaces under ordinance to be locatt3J on Rahn Road near Beau de Rue Drive. It was noted that the Plannine COrlOltt.tce recor.:ocn(~~d llppro'va 1 of the building permits but that the variance request he denied. It was noted that the present plans provide for a 2 to 1 parking spaces per unit and that the five buildings include 135 units at an estimattJ cost of $950,000. Present plans include private streets 22' in width. Upon motion by Chairman Klein, seconded by Supervisor Ra:.1O, it was RESOLVED that said building perroits be approved subject however to Unal appl"oval of the plans and specifications by the town engineer and further that no btdldings be constructed closer than 17' from the centerline of any of the streets; that there be 2 parking spaces per unit; that no parkir.g be permitted on the streets and that signs be placed by the owners enforcing the no parking provision; it was further RESOLVED that 1n the event the present or subsequent owne'!:'s of - 2 .. the property petition the township to take over the streets that the tcwn~hip not do 80 unless 30' approved street right of way be granted. The Chairman announced that Mr. Bradford of King Road a'oo r. erl3 l' A~nue talked with him concerning survey problems along the center of th3 Section line in Section 31 on Cedar Avenue. The town attorney was instructed to contact Mr. Bradford's attorney relative to the location of the line. Upon motion by Chairman Klein, seconded by Supervisor Schwanz, it was RESOLVED that minimum square footage for single famdly residential lots h~ detel~ined to be set at 12,000 sq. ft. as presently provided in Ordinance #6 and that Ordinance #10 be amended to conform with Ordinance #6. Upon motion by Chairman Klein, seconded by Supervisor Schwanz it was RESOLVED that the town attorney be, and hereby is, authorized to revise and codify all present ordinances of Eagan Township. The Board discuued the commissioners award in the matter of Eagan Township Vs. Kaysen concerning the condemnation action on Blackhawk Road near Highway 4113. Upon motion by Chairman Klein, seconded by Supervisor Rah;l it was RESOLVED that the award of the commissionera be, and hereby is, orc'{cted to be appealed to the District Court of Dakota County with the under.standi~3 that in the interim that the Board would, through its attorney, attempt to negotiate a settlement of the condemnation action. Upon motion by Chairman Klein seconded by Supervisor Rahn the follcfY11ng election judges be, and hereby are, approved for the annual election on March 12, 1968. Precinct I Precinct n Lucille Atwood 10:00 - closing June Ketcham 10:00 - closing Pat Kaoder 10:00 - closing Georgene Christenson 5:00 - closing Ruth Smith Laverne Davis Agnes Polzin Ma ry He rrison 10: 00 .. closing 10:00 - closing 10:: 00 - c los ins; 5:00 - closins - 3 - Precinct III Jeanne Beaudette Kay Matson Anna Lou Arneson Ma ry Ann S 1ngewa ld Ethel Groff 10:00 .. closing 10:00 - closing 10:00 - closing 4:00 .. closing 4:00 - closing Upon motion by Chairman Klein, seconded by Supervisor Schwa~2, it was RESOLVED that the application of Naegle Sign Company for a sign for th~ Univac Plant on Univac property being 5' x 20', $4,000 be, and hereby is, approved. Upon motion by Supervisor Schwanz, seconded by Supervisor Rahn, i.':: ..'':'~ RESOJ.VED that Elrene Road, Kost Road. LeJ/lz Road and Carriage Hills Road 1n Vlescott Garden Lots be, and hereby are adopted as names for the streets des igna ted . Upon motion by Supervisor Rahn, seconded by Supervisor Schwanz, it was RESOLVED that the sum of $308.88 consisting of the 2% Firemen's fire insurance rebate fr~ the state insurance co~ssioner be paid to the firemen's relief association. Upon motion by Supervisor Rahn, seconded by Clwinnan Klein it was RESOLVED that Change Order 11, Project '15, Part B, be, and hereby is, ordc~~j approved. Upon motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED tha t the a:.:ch':.tectura:'.. contr8ct dated February 2, 1968 for the expansion of the fire hall and t~tv.1 hall on a percentage basis be, and hereby is, awarded to Kilstofte and Vosejpka, Inc. of Wayzata, Minnesota, it being understood that plan~ will be prepared in advance of a~ determination as to whether the buildings are to be expanded. Upon motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED that: the applic"lt:f.o':\ of No!'1~hem States Power Company for approva 1 of electric serv:i.:'e for the municipal sewage pumping stations at three locations be, and hereby are, approvd. - 4 - Upon motion by Supervisor Rahn, seconded by Supervisor SC~;3nz, it was RESOLVED that the request of Car-Bor..Nel Company, Inc. for a &tu..1y of sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water services at their apartment projec~ locaLio~ on Rahn Road hereby is accepted and referred to the town engineer. Fire Chief Schultz and Assistant Chief Adam appeared concerning certa~~ iSS'les relative to the fire department. The Board instructed Chief Sc.hultz to investigate the proposed mutual fire assistance agreements with Mendota Haights and Lebanon together with an area assistance agreem~mt. The B'"J,":;',) all'!;:, instructed Chief Schultz to prepare suggestions concerning the proposed purchase of a fire truck. The proposed agreement with the Minnesota Highway Department concerning maintenance of frontage roads along Highway #55 be deferred to t~p February 20th 1968 Board meeting. Upon motion made and seconded it was RESOLVED that the town hall be designated as the polling place for Precinct #1, the fire hall for Precince #3, and Heritage Methodist Church for Precinct #2. Upon motion by Chairman Klein, seconded by Supervisor Schwanz 811 bili~ \-lere paid. Upon motion the meeting adjourned. Dated: February 6, 1968. /// ,<> ./--tf/ (7,' (J..)-<", L Iv___ Clerk ... 5 ...