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10/06/1970 - City Council RegularMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TOWN OF EAGAN, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA October 6, 1970 A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Tawn of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota was held at the Town Hall on October 6, 1970, at which all members were present. At 7:00 P.M, the Board met with Mr. Bi11 Branch, the Public Works Supervisor. Mr. Branch expressed an immediate need for two additional men in the Public Works Department due to the winter months coming on anti upon motion by Klein, seconded by Uselmann, it was RESOLVED that Bill Branch be authorized to interview and hire two additional men for the Public Works Department. Upon motion the minutes of the previous regular meeting of September 29th, 1970 were approved as prepared with the following exceptions: On page 7 of the minutes the motion relating to the location of 30 M.P.H. signs and signs warning motorists of children should include an additional resolution authorizing the Clerk to request a speed survey from the Minnesota Highway Department between State Highway 413 and County Road #32, Cliff Road. On page 8 of the September 29th minutes, upon motion by Uselmann, seconded by Rahn, aye Klein, the Board resolved to adopt the recommendations of Che Planning Committee at its August 25, 1974 meeting. Upon motion by Uselmann, seconded by Rahn, aye Klein, it was RESOLVED that the regular meeting of November 3, 1970 be rescheduled to November 10, 1970 and further that the two assessment hearings scheduled for November 3, 1970 at 8:00 P.M. be rescheduled to November 10, 1970 at 8;00 P.M. Martin DesLauriers then appeared on behalf of the Police Department. He submitted a proposed grant application to the Governor's CrimeCommission for Federal Safe Street Act funds for the fiscal year beginning 1970 for a Youth Environment and Drug Abuse Program as a joint project of the Apple Valley and Eagan Police Departments for a two year period. He noted that October 15th is the final date for submission and approval of grant applications by the Metropolitan Council Criminal Justice Advisory Committee. After discussion, upon motion by Klein, seconded by Uselmann, aye Rahn, it was RESOLVED that the Board be on record approving the application and directing the Clerk to submit a resolution on behalf of Eagan as the grantee of the funds.. Mr. Joe Harrison appeared on behalf of the Park Committee indicating that equipment for the skating rinks will be ordered shortly. The Board dis- cussed the need for grading on the Rahn Elementary School site for a skating rink and the Town Attorney was requested to write a letter to the Burnsville School Board that due to the grading that the School Board authorize the work. The Town Engineer was requested to stake the project and contact Mr. Rosas, the Burnsville School Ground Superintendent. Mr. Norman C. Hagen, 4023 Mica Trail, Lot 23, Block 5, Cedar Grove Na. 5 appeared requesting a variance from his rear lot line from 15 feet to 9 feet for a garage building permit. The property owner to the rear had sighed a letter indicating no objection to the variance. Upon motion by Klein, seconded by Uselmann, it was RESOLVED that the request for building permit with variance for a garage be approved. Mr.. Robbie Norton, 2014 Bluestone, appeared requesting a building permit for an addition to his residence requiring a variance of 3 feet to 42 feet from the curb line. Upon motion by Uselmann, seconded by Klein, it was RESOLVED that the 3 foot variance be granted. Mr. James Hill appeared on behalf of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church and Mr. Jack Dielentheis appeared on behalf of Cedar Grove Construction Company concerning the petition to vacate a portion of Old Rahn Road from New Rahn Road -2- to Gold Trail. The Town Attorney explained the area to be vacated. There being no objections, upon motion by Klein, seconded by Uselmann, aye Rahn, it was RESOLVED that the petition to vacate be granted acid that the Clerk be authorised to prepare a resolution vacating said street according to the legal description submitted in the petition. A representative of Olsen Concrete Company appeared on behalf of its application for a permit for remodeling a portion of the Gopher Smelting Com- parry building on Highway ~~49. Upon motion by Klein, seconded by Rahn, aye Uselmann, it was RESOLVED that the application be approved subject to the approval of the Town Engineer and Building Inspector and also submission of a proper application signed by Gopher Smelting Company and submission of the permit fees to cover the total cost including construction, electrical and mechanical. Mr. Ray Drake appeared on behalf of Rauenhorst Corporation for ap- proval of the final plat of Eagandale No. 4. Mr. Drake indicated that the pond specified on the plat will be dedicated for a ponding easement on a permanent basis. Upon motion by Klein, seconded by Rahn, aye Uselmann, it was RESOLVED that the request for approval of the final plat of Eagandale Center Industrial Park No. 4 be and it hereby is approved. Mr, Drake also submitted a petition for gravel base for Mike Collins Drive from Yankee Doodle Road to Apollo Road in Eagandale Center Industrial Park No. 4. Upon motion by Klein, secoc~ ed by Uselmann, aye Rahn, it was RESOLVED that said petition be and it hereby is accepted and referred to the Town Engineer for preparation of a preliminary feasibility study; it was further RESOLVED that a hearing on the preliminary report for Project 62, Part 1, be and it hereby is scheduled for October 27, 1970 at 7:30 P,M, at the Town Hall. -3- Mr. Kenneth Appelbaum and Mr. Spandy submitted a petition for improve- ments of Jade Lane in Ken Appelbaum Addition. Upon motion by Klein, seconded by Rahn, aye Uselmann, it coas RESOLVED that the addition be and it hereby is accepted and referred to the Town Engineer for preparation of a feasibility study; it was further RESOLVED that a hearing on the preliminary report for Project 62, Part 2, be and it hereby is scheduled for October 27,1970 at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall, Upon motion by Klein, seconded by Rahn, aye Uselmann, it was RESOLVED that a hearing on the preliminary report for that part of Project 62, Part 2, consisting of Nancy Circle stxeet improvements be scheduled €or October 27, 1970 at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall. Mr. Jack Dielentheis appeared on behalf of the Cedar Grove Construction Company requesting an extension of one year for off site improvements for Cedar Grove No. 7. Mr, Dielentheis indicated that gravel base and proper access will be given to all homes built in Cedar Grove No. 7. Upon motion by Klein, seconded by Uselmann, aye Rahn, it was RESOLVED that the extension of one year be granted and that the Clerk be authorized to execute an appropriate resolu- tion therefor.. It was noted that neither Tom Mohr nor Willis Harrington appeared in respect to a letter mailed to them requesting their appearance concerning alleged violations of Eagan ordinances relating to refuse and junk on their property. Mr. John Bushnell had also been sent a letter but did not appear due to the fact that Martin DesLauriera indicated that his property was being cleaned up properly. After considerable discussion about the difficulty with both Mr. Mohr and Mr, Harrington in past years, upon motion by Useimann, seconded by Klein, aye Rahn, it was RESOLVED that the Town Attorney be and he hereby is authorized to prepare complaints citing violations of the appropriate Eagan -4- Ordinances concerning the Thomas Mohr property and the Willis Harrington property. It was requested that the complaints nat be served until after October 20th to give each of the parties an opportunity to appear at the regular Board meeting on that date. The Board then reviewed the recommendations of the Assessment Commit- tee of September 29, 1970. Upon motion by Rahn, seconded by Uselmann, it was RESOLVED that the recommendations be and they hereby are approved and adopted. The Board then reviewed the recommendations of the Assessment Committee of October 6, 1970. Upon motion by Klein, seconded by Uselmann, it was RESOLVED that the recommendation of the Assessment Committee concerning the .90 acre parcel owned by Arthur Rahn on Blackhawk Road be approved similar to the basis used for three other parcels on Rahn Road. Upon motion by Uselmann, seconded by Rahn, aye Klein, it was RESOLVED that the balance of the recommendations of the Assessment Committee of October 6th be and they hereby are approved and ratified. The Board next reviewed the assessment rolls relative to the assess- went hearings held on October 1, 147D. After review and upon motion by Rahn, seconded by Klein, aye Uselmann, it was RESOLVED that said assessment rolls be and they hereby are approved and adopted subject to the recommnendations of the Assessment Committee as approved by the Board; and it was FURTHER RESOLVID that the SW's of Section 14 and the SEA of Section 15 be eliminated from the sanitary sewer trunk assessments in those sections according to the minutes of October I, 1970 and that the rolls be certified to the County Auditor. The Board reviewed the proposed storm sewer assessments in a portion of Sections 20 and 29 consisting of Improvement Project #35. After considerable review and upon recommendation of the Town Engineer that the storm sewer retire- ment fund required additional funds, upon motion by Klein, seconded by Uselmann, -5- aye Rahn, it was RESOLVED that an assessment heaxing concerning storm sewer improvements in parts of Sections 20 and 29 be and it hereby is scheduled for November 10, 1970 at 8:00 P.P~, at the Tawn Hall. The Town Clerk then submitted a list of judges and counters for the election on November 3, 1970, After review and upon motion by Klein, seconded by Uselmann, aye Rahn, it was RESOLVED that the list of judges be approved and copy attached to the minutes. The Town Engineer submitted a new contract for engineering services on behalf of Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Assoc. Upon motion by Klein, seconded by Uselmann, aye Rahn, it was RESOLVED that the contract be and it hereby is approved. Upon motion by Klein, seconded by Rahn, aye Uselmann, it was RESOLVER that a sum up to $500 be authorized for special police investigation work by the Eagan Police Depar trnent. A letter from Peoples Natural Gas Company concerning an increase of rates of approximately 10'/e was read by the Town Chairman. No action was taken. Upon motion the bills were ordered paid. Upon motion the meeting adjourned.. Dated: October 6, 1970. --mown Clerk -6-