08/04/1970 - City Council RegularMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETIN^v OF THE BOARD OF SUl'EtZGISORS
TOWDI OF EAGAN, DAKOTA COUNTY, I4INN4SOTA
August 4, 1970
A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Town of Eagan,
Dakota County, Minnesota was held at the Town Hall on August 4, 1970. Those
present were Chairman Klein and Supervisor Uselmann.
At 7:00 P,M. the Chairman announced the convening of the hearing
concerning the preliminary report for trunk sanitary sewer and dater improve-
ments in Sections 13, 14 and 15, consisting of Improvement Project ~~58, Numerous
property owners appeared with questions concerning the project but no objections,
written or oral, were registered. The Town Engineer explained the project and
indicated that the improvements would be installed over approximately 2 to 3
years. Diagrams of the proposed improvements were displayed and explained.
Upon motion by Uselmann, seconded by Klein, it was RESOLVED that the hearing
be closed and that the Board make a determination concerning the approval of
the project at the next Board meeting.
Upon motion by Uselmann, seconded by Klein, it was RESOLVED that the
minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
Fire Chief Schultz appeared on behalf cf the Fire Department. No
action was taken on any matters that were presented.
Mr. Bill Branch appeared on behalf of the Utility Department and
indicated that the Department had had some problems with reinspecting water
meters due to faulty installation. Upon motion by Uselmann, seconded by Klein,
it was RESOLVED that the $oard be on record adopting a policy to commence im-
mediately that a charge of $25,00 be made against any plumbing firm that installs
a water meter improperly and further that the Town Attorney be directed to am~•nd
the ordinance to provide for such reinspection fee.
After review and upon motion by Itlein, secor.%'-~d by Uselmann, it was
RESOLVED that the 1970 real estate tax assessment roll as presented by the
Dakota County Assessor be and it hereby is approved and certified..
The Chairman then convened the continued hearing relative to the
preliminary report concerning water trunk extensions along Highway ~~13 adjacen~:
to Cedarvale Shopping Center consisting of Project No. 57, Part 1. The matter
had been continued from the July 21st meeting. The Chairman indicated that th.f
Assessment Committee reluctantly recommended approval of Che project in spite
of the fact that only about 20% of the cast of the project would be assessed to
benefited property owners at the present time, In addition the Chairman read a
letter from Mr. James Olson, the Town Fiscal Consultant, reporting that the
project appeared feasible from a financial standpoint. Upon motion by Klein,
seconded by Uselmann, it was RESOLVED that the project be ordered in and that
the Town Engineer be directed to prepare the plans and specifications.
Mr. Ray Drake then appeared on behalf of the application of Rauenhorst
Corporation for building permit for a second addition to Atron Corporation bui7.d-
ing on Block 2, Lot 30, Eagandale Center Industrial Park No. 1 at 1256 Trapp
Road. The APC recommended approval, It was noted that the foundation permit
had been approved at an earlier date. Upon motion by Uselmann, seconded by
Klein, it was RESOLVED that the application be approved.
The application of Villaume Industries, Inc. for building permit for
lumber storage pole building on the Villaume property in Lot 5, Eagandale
Center Industrial Park No. 2 was next reviewed. The Planning Committee had
recousnended approval. Upon motion by Uselmann, seconded by Klein, it was
RESOLVED that the application be approved and the Town Attorney together with
the Town Engineer and building inspector review a proposed revision to the
building ordinance relative to the construction of pole buildings in the Town.,
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Mr. Arnold Carlson did not appear concerning parks in Evergreen
Park Addition No. 2,
The $oard then reviewed the recommendation of the Planning Committee
that the Board direct the park board to investigate standards for recreational
areas in R-6 zoned developments. It was recommended that members of the
Planning Committee together with the Board meet with the Park Board on Tuesday;
Aubust 11th at 7:30 P.M, at the Town Hall.
Mrs. Floyd Zeuli appeared on behalf of her request for a trailer
permit renewal on Cliff Road. Numerous property owners appeared objecting to
the location of an additional trailer on the Zeuli property and both Board
members indicated that they had received numerous calls objecting to the grant
of such a permit. After considerable discussion and review of the minutes
granting a trailer permit to Mrs. Zeuli approximately one year ago, upon motion
by Uselmann, seconded by Y.lein, it was RESOLVED that the request be denied for
renewal of the trailer permit for reasons including those given at the Board
meeting when the original permit was granted and due to objections of neighbrr••
ing property owners.
The request of rlr. Steve Mars tad for a residential building permit
an his property on Cliff Road in Section 32 was next presented. He indicated
that the Dakota County Engineer had requested a maximum 75 foot half right of
way on Cliff Road at that location.. Upon motion by IZlein, seconded by Uselmann,
it was RESOLVED that the building permit for residence on the property be
granted under the hardship clause provided that a setback of 105 feet from
the centerline of Cliff Road be adhered to,
Mr. Ray Drake appeared on behalf of the application of Rauenhorst
Corporation for approval of the preliminary plat concerning Eagandale Center
Industrial Park No. 4. The Board Chairman indicated the convening of the
hearing concerning approval of the preliminary plat. The applicant had
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recommended that Neil Armstrong Boulevard be straightened to run directly
South of that street in Eagandale No. 3. The Planning Committee, however,
recommended that until the property to the S~Iest of the proposed Eagandale
No. 4 is developed or is proposed for development that no action be taken on
straightening of the alignment. The applicant then moved to amend his applica-
Lion to delete the E'~ of the SW's of Section 11 from the proposed plat.. The
Board discussed the possibility of park and recreational areas within the
~rlc?ustrial park.. Chairman Klein moved to approve the application for approval
of i;:agandale Center Industrial Park No, 4 as amended. There was no second.
Uselmann abstained from voting for the reason that he recommended that further
discussion be entered into between the Park Board, the Planning Committee and
the Town Board with Rauenhorst Corporation concerning park facilities in the
industrial areas of the Tot~an.
Upon motion by Uselmann, seconded by Klein, it was RESOLVED that t1~~e
public hearing concerning the application of the Timbers Company relative to
its application to rezone Lots 1 though 10, Block 3, Oslund Timberline Addic~..^-~
from R-1 to R-6 be and it hereby is scheduled for September 1, 1970 at 8;00 i,.;~'_
t the Town Hall
Upon motion by Iaein, seconded by Uselmann, it was RESOLVED that tn.?
hearing concerning the application of Urban Planning and Design to rezone Lot i„
Block 1 and Lots 1 and 4, Block 4, 4descott Garden Lots, South of Yankee Doodle
Road from A, Agricultural to R-6, Multiple Residential be schedule4 for
September 1, 1970 at $;00 P.M. at the Town Hall.
Upon motion by I:lein, seconded by Uselmann, it was RESOLVED that the
public hearing concerning the application of Parranto Bros, Inc. to rezone
the following parcels in Section 1, North of Lone Oak Road, be and it hereby
?.s scheduled for September I5, 1970 at 8:00 P.M. at the Town Hall: a.) a 20
acre parcel formerly owned by Charles Ames in the N41'~ of the NW's from A,
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Agricultural to C-2, Heavy Commercial; b.) the former Emil Langula 2 acre
parcel from A, Agricultural to C-2, Heavy Commercial,
Upon motion by Klein, seconded by Uselmann, it was RESOLVED that the
public hearing relative to the application of Don Christenson for approval of
preliminary plat on property East of Highway ~r`3I ~•ras scheduled for September 1,
1970 at 8:00 P.M. at the Town Hall subject to submission of an application.
The Town Engineer recommended a change order to the trunk water mai.r:
contract on Yankee Doodle Road from Xankee Doodle Road to the new storage
reservoir at an estimated cost of $6,500. Upon motion by Klein, seconded by
Uselmann, it was RESOLVED that the contract with Robert Glende Construction
Company consisting of Project No. 32, be amended to provide for a change
order in the approxixate sum of $6,500 for the trunk water main to the water
reservoir from Yankee Doodle Road.
Upon motion by Uselmann, seconded by Klein, it was RESOLVED that a
change order to Project No. 44 for the installation of a water main crossing
on Silver Belie Road near Highway No. 13 at an estimated cost of $2,000 as a
part of Project 444 be and it hereby is ordered approved.
The final plat for Blue Cross Addition on Highway ~k13 was next sub-
raitted for approval. The Engineer recommended approval noting that the final
plat included an easement for sanitary sewer trunk across the property and in
addition included an easement for new Blackhawk Road. Upon motion by Klein,
seconded by Uselmann, it was RESOLVED that the final plat of Blue Cross Addition
be and it hereby is approved.
A new contract ~vith Mr. Thomas Zehnder increasing the fee for boarding
dogs at his dog kennel from $1.00 to $1.50 per day was next presented. Upon
motion by Uselmann, seconded by Klein, it was RESOLVED that said contract be
approved and forwarded to Mr. Zehnder for execution.
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The Board then reviewed the proposed offer of American National Bank
of St. Paul to purchase the equipment certificates of 1970 for fire and utility
equipment in the total sum of $64,000.00. American National had offered
$62,752.00 with discount and coupons to produce an interest cost of $15,584.01;
for a net interest rate of G.95717°. It was noted that the expense involved in
the public offering of the certificates would appear to exceed any possible
saving on such an issue. Upon motion by Uselmann, seconded by Klein, it was
<°t?OLVED that the offer of American National Bank to purchase $64,000 of
equipment certificates for 1970 at a net interest of 6.9571% be, and it hereby
is, approved.
The Board then reviewed the recommendation of the Town Engineer con-
cerning the installation of 6 inch risers on Highview Avenue. He indicated
that the inconvenience and future cost would make it more practical to install
them during the initial construction of the sewer line. Upon motion by Klein,
seconded by Uselmann, it was RESOLVED that 6 inch risers be installed on Highii<~,~-
Avenue within the current construction project.
Upon motion by Klein, seconded by Uselmann, it was RESOLVED that a
public hearing concerning the petition of Kenneth Appelbaum to vacate a portiv-:
of a water and sewer easement in the. Bunker Hill Apartment area North of Yankee
Doodle Road be and it hereby is scheduled for September 1, 1970 at 8:00 P.M. a*
the Tawn Hall.
Upon motion by Klein, seconded by Uselmann, it was RESOLVED that the
contract with Ho-ffman Bros. Inc. covering water and sewer improvements as
Project 449, Part 3, be and it hereby is approved and ordered executed by the
appropriate Town officials.
Upon motion the bills were ordered paid.
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
Dated: August 4, 1970,. ~~~c.~- 1~P -
own Clerk
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