09/29/1970 - City Council RegularMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETINs OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISOP.S
TOWN OF EAGAN, DAKOTA COUNTY, kIINNESOTA
September 29, 1970
A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Town of Eagan,
Dakota County, Minnesota was held at the Town Hall on September 29, 1970, at
which all members were present.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as mailed. A
representative of the Dakota County Assessor appeared recommending certain
abatements for approval and certain for disapproval according to the list
attached hereto.
Upon motion duly made by Uselmann, seconded by Rahn, aye Klein, it
4J88 RESOLVED that all abatements as recommended by the Dakota County Assessor
for approval and disapproval be accepted with the exception of Ben ts. Story,
Jr,, which abatement will be acted ugon at a later time..
Police Chief DesLauriers appeared on behalf of the Eagan Police
Department requesting signs be installed at the following locations: 1.) Cedar
Avenue from Highway #13 South to Shale Lane, a double no passing sign and
speed reduction from 40 to 30 M.P.Ii.; 2.) County Road #30 from Rahn Road
Westerly Co Cedar Avenue, double line, no passing and reduction of speed from
40 to 30 M,P.H,; 3.) Yankee Doodle Road from Highway #13 to Highway #31, speed
survey and requested 40 M.P.H.. zone. No speed limit set at this time. 4.) Yank.e
Doodle Road from Highway #31 to Highway #49, speed survey and requested 50 M.P.H.
speed limit; 5.) Cliff Road from Burnsville Village line to Highway 4k31, request.
50 M.P.H. zone; 6.) Pilot Knob Road from the Mendota Heights line Southerly to
Highway #30, requesC 40 M.P.H. zone; 7.) Southerly from Highway #30 on Pilot
Knob Road to the South line of the Township, request SO M.P.H. zone.
Upon motion by Uselmann, seconded by Klein, aye Rahn, it was RESOLVED
that a letter be forwarded to the Highway Department requesting the change in
the foregoing speed limit designations and that the sign purchases be approved.
Chief DesLauriers also submitted signs donated by the Lions Ciub to the Tawn~
ship and further requested that regulation of shooting signs be ordered for
the Town. Upon motion by Uselmann, seconded by Klein, aye Rahn, it was RESOLVE~i
that the signs donated be accepted and that the shooting regulation signs be
ordered..
After recommendation by the Police Chief and the Town Attorney, upon
motion made and seconded it was RESOLVED that letters be sent to Thomas Moore,
taillis Harrington and John Bushnell requesting that they appear at the Es~an
Board meeting on October 6th concerning alleged Sunk ordinance violations on
their property in the Township.
Fire Chief Schulte appeared and reported on the upcoming Fire Preven-
tion Week and the activities surrou~ling it.
He recommended that the Town purchase a radio for Che fire truck that
is to be delivered shortly. Upon motion by Klein, seconded by Rahn, it was
RESOLVED that a radio for the fire truck in the sum of $650.00 be purchased by
the Town.
Upon motion by Klein, seconded by Useimann, it was RESOLVED that
Lawrence Poppler be hired for the sum of $300,00 to paint the inside and part
of the exterior of the fire hall on Rahn Road.
Mr. William Branch appeared on behalf of the Utility Department
requesting the expenditure of $2,618.25 for a Public Works Department radio
system. After discussion atxl upon motion by TClein, seconded by Uselmann, it
was RESOLVED that the sum of $2,618.25 be spent for the purchase of a public
works radio system which could be used also by the Police Department with funds
to come from the Utilities Funds.
Mr. Joe Harrison, the Chairman of the Park Committee then presented a
park report:
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The following building permit requests were submitted; 1. Mr. Lyle
Benson, request for mobile home permit on an old school site on Blackhawk
Road South of County Road #30. The site consisted of one acre. Upon motion
by Klein, seconded by Uselmann, aye Rahn, it was RESOLVED that the mobile home
permit be granted to Mr. Benson for one year on the site provided that the
owner request a residential house building permit and proceed in good faith to
build a residence within one year, with the understanding that the permit for
the mobile home may be renewed if the foregoing provisions are substantially
complied with.
2. Nir. Levi Heuer. Request for building permit for a pole type
building, 25' x 28' on a three acre parcel on Deerwood Drive at an estimated
cost of $750.00, Upon motion by Uselmann, seconded by Rahn, aye Klein, it was
RESOLVED that the peranft be granted.
3. Bob Hodgton. Request for five sign permits at Cedarvale on the
Goodyear Building. Upon motion by Uselmana, seconded by Rahn, it was RESOLVED
that the application be granted.
4. Mr. Patrick Riley. Utility building on a three acre parcel,
20' x 22', 4332 Blactchawk Road. Upon motion duly made and seconded the permit
was approved.
5. Murphy House Kitchen Addition on Highway ~~13, 22' x 26'. Upon
motion by Uselmann, seconded by Rahn, it was RESOLVED that the application be
approved.
Mr. E. E. Parranto appeared on behalf of the application of Parranto
Bros., Inc. to rezone the following parcels in Section 1, North of Lone Oalc
Road; (a) a ZO acre parcel formerly owned by Charles Ames in the NWT of the N74
from A, Ag to C-2 Heavy Commercial, and (b) the former Emil Langula two acre
parcel from A, Ag. to C-2 Heavy Commercial. It was noted that the APC recom-
mended approval of both. T~Ir. Wally Mullige~ a neighboring owner, appeared.
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Mr, Clayton Groth, a neighboring owner, appeared objecting to the Langula.
rezoning Co C-2. After considerable discussion, upon motion by Klein, seconded
by Uselmann, aye Rahn, it was RESOLVED that the foxegoing applications for
rezoning be approved.
Mr. Parranto appeared on behalf of the application of Reese/Rova
Associates for preliminary plat approval of Effress Addition on Pilot ICnob
Road. The APC recommended approval, The developer indicated that 2~ acres
will be dedicated to the Township for ponding purposes and further that neces-
sary utility easements as requested by the Township will also be dedicated. T}se
plat includes 65~ acres including 2S acres of commercial, 32 acres R-6 and S~
acres of R-4. There are proposed to be 576 units on 32 acres of R-6 zoning.
It was noted that the Advisory Planning Committee recommended approval subject
to the payment of $25.00 per unit on the R-k and R-6 zoned areas for park pur-
poses. The applicant further requested approval of the final plat of Effress
Addition. Upon motion by Uselmann, seconded by Rahn, aye Rlein, it was RESOLVEC
that the preliminary plat and final plat of Effress Addition be and they hereby
are approved subject to the payment of $25.00 per residential unit in the R-6
and R-4 zoned areas to be paid at the time of acquisition of the building perms
wits and further subject to the acquisition of necessary utility and ponding
easements as described above.
Mr. Parranto and Mr. Kenneth Appelbaum appeared on behalf of the
application of Parranto Bros., Inc. to rezone the 4~est 720 feet of B1oclc 1,
consisting of six lots in Itenneth Appelbaum Addition on Rahn Road from R-1 to
R-2. The APC recommended approval. It was noted there was 120 feet frontage
for each double home. Numerous property owners living in the area of Carnelian
Lane appeared with questions and objected to the rezoning, A petition opposing
the rezoning was submitted on behalf of owners on Carnelian Lane on the basis
that the R-I allegedly was intended to act as a buffer zone when the original
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zoning took place about a year ago. The developer indicated that $60,000 houses
are intended to be built and that ownership is generally intended to be retained
by the developer. After considerable discussion, upon motion by Uselmann,
seconded by Rahn, aye Klein, it was RESOLVED that the application be and it
hereby is approved subject to the developer providing the neighbors with build-
ing plans for each of the P.-2 homes prior to construction of the homes.
Mr. Don Christenson appeared on behalf of his application to rezone
a 6jz acre parcel East of Pilot Knob Road from A, Agricultural to R-1, Residen-
tial. The Advisory Planning Committee recommended approval, There was no
opposition to the rezoning. Upon motion by Klein, seconded by Rahn, aye
Uselmann, it was RESOLVED that the application be and it hereby is approved.
Mr. Jean Parranto, Mr. Harvey Coleman and the architects for Bor-Son
Construction Building Corporation appeared on behalf of its application for
rezoning aryl preliminary plat approval and plan approval for multiple develop-
ment on the Haswell Lang property near Silver Belle Road. Z'he applicants made
an informal presentation. Mr. John Atkins and other residents of the area
appeared and submitted a petition from the residents of the area concerning
the application. The principal objection was that there was no buffer between
the R-6 and the R-1 zoning. After discussion and upon motion by Klein, seconded
by Rahn, aye Uselmann, it was RESOLVED that the public hearing on the applica-
tion be and it hereby is scheduled for the rezoning and preliminary plat ap-
p roval for October 20th, 1970 at 8:00 P.M.at the Town Hall.
Mr. Kenneth Erickson appeared on behalf of the application of Ace
Steel Products Company for a building permit on Lot 4, Block 1, Sibley Terminal
Industrial Park.. The building will be 13,000 square feet, 80' x 180'. Upon
motion by Uselmann, seconded by Rahn, it was RESOLVED that the application be
and it hereby is approved subject to the submission of mechanical and electrical
plans as directed by the Town Building Inspector and Town Engineer.
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Mr. James Frisbee appeared on behalf of his application for final
plat approval for Oak Chase First Addition in Section 27. The APC recommended
approval.. It was noted that Mr. Frisbee intends to donate land for parks
including about 4-5 acres. Upon motion by Uselmann, seconded by Rahn, aye
Klein, it was RESOLVED that the application be approved.
Mr. Norman Vogelpohl and Mr. Ralph Wagoner appeared on behalf of the
application of Mr. Vogelpohl for a multiple dwelling plan approval for an
apartment complex near Cedar Avenue and Highway ~~13. It was noted that the
Advisory Planning Committee had taken no action at two previous meetings con-
cerning the application. The applicant was concerned with whether the Township
intends to adopt the proposed changes to Ordinance ~6. Upon motion by Uselmann,
seconded by Rahn, aye Klein, it was RESOLVED that the matter be referred to the
Advisory Planning Committee for recommendation in light of the proposed ordinance
changes.
Residents of the Rahn Road area in Cedar Grove appeared with a peti-
tion requesting that speed limit signs and "Watch out for Children" signs be
installed on Rahn Road. It was noted that the area was zoned for 30 r1. P. H.
After considerable discussion, upon motion by Uselmann, seconded by Klein, aye
Rahn, it was RESOLVED that the Police Chief be requested to make a recomanenda-
tion as to location of additional 30 M.P.H. signs and also signs warning
motorists of children in the area.
Mr. Richard Stryker appeared on behalf of the application of DCR
Company for a building germit for a Mr, Steak Restaurant in Cedarvale Shopping
Center. It was noted that the application had been approved at an earlier time
subject, however, to the installation of a water main on Highway ~~13. Upon
motion by Uselmann, seconded by Rahn, it was RESOLVED that the application be
approved, subject to the approval of the Town Engineer and the Building Inspector,
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The Board then reviewed the recommendations of the Planning Committee
at its August 25th meeting concerning the following:
1. That the Board act promptly on all applications approved with a
contingency clause providing for reversion to the former zoning classification
in the event that the contingencies are not fulfilled within the time specified.
2. That the Board direct that a history of zoning and platting action
be kept up to date for immediate reference by the Planning Committee and the
Board.
3. That the Board keep up to date an account of the number of acres
zoned in various categories for Planning Committee and Board information.
The Board then reviewed the proposed recommendations of the Zoning
Committee concerning changes to Ordinance #6, including the change of Subdivi-
sion 5 relative to Planned Development Districts and changes to the R-6 zoned
multiple unit provisions. Upon motion by Uselmann, seconded by Rahn, aye Rlein,
it was RESOLVED that the proposed changes be adopted and that the clerk be
ordered to publish the amendments in the Dakota County Tribune.
The Town Attorney submitted a Quit Claim Deed from the Township to
Gary D. King over a five acre parcel in Section 25 concerning a Highway Ease-
went Deed granted by Mr. King to the Township foz street purposes. The deed
is intended to correct an erroneous description in an earlier deed. Upon motion
by Uselmann, seconded by Rahn, it was RESOLVED that the Quit Claim Deed be
ordered signed by the Town officials.
The Town Engineer recommended Chat the request of Northern Contracting
Company for an extension of ita completion dates for Project X49, Part 1, as
follows be approved: All work in streets to be completed by December 1, 1970;
that the balance of the clean up work be completed by June 1, 1971. Upon
motion by Uselmann, seconded by Klein, aye Rahn, it was RESOLVED that the
request be approved.
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A letter from Cedar Grove Construction Company requesting a one year
extension of completion of off site improvements in Cedar Grove No. 7 was next
submitted. No action was taken,
The Town Engineer presented a proposed layout for the Dakota County
Electric Association request for approval of overhead lines in the area of
Blackhawk Road. Upon motion by Uselmann, seconded by Rahn, aye Klein, it was
RESOLVER that the request for the overhead lines be approved on the basis that
the company guaranteed that the line be installed on existing poles on Blackhawk
Road.
The Clerk then presented a proposed resolution from the Cfty of
West St, Paul requesting the Town of Eagan adapt a resolution calling for the
local legislators to promote the adoption of laws by the 1971 State Legislature
requiring the use of returnable containers for beverages and other consumable
products. Upon motion by Uselmann, seconded by Rahn, aye Klein, it was RESOLVED
that the resolution be and it hereby is adopted and that it be circulated to
the legislators after their election in November 1970.
Upon motion by Uselmann, seconded by Rahn, aye Klein, it was RESOLVED
that an Assessment Hearing concerning storm sewer trunk improvements and street
improvements on Silver Be11e Road between Rlaclchawk Road and Highway ~'~13 be
and it hereby is scheduled for November/@, 1970 at 8:00 P.M. at the Town Hall.
Upon motion the bills were ordered paid.
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
Dated: September 29, 1970
`hem Clerk
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