03/02/1971 - City Council RegularREGULAI: r~ETING OF TIiB BOATtD OF SUPERVISORS
TOtJN OF EAGAN, DA1'~OTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
March 2, 1971
All members wexe pxesent. The minutes of the previous meeting were
approved with the addition that upon motion by I:lein, seconded by Uselmann,
aye i;ahn, the abatements as presented at the meeting of February 16, 1971
be and they hereby are approved according to the list attached to the minutes
of that date; further that on the 1st page of the minutes of February 16
the wording that there was no Panic Board business should be stricken.
Mr. Sam Garslce, the Kagan dog catcher appeared concerning certain matters
relating to dog catching duties.
Mr. Bill Schultz, Fire Chief, appeared with a slate of officers proposed
for the Eagan sire Department for the coming year. Upon motion by Mein,
seconded by Uselmann, it was RESOLVED that the officers proposed by the
Fire Department be, and they hereby are approved as officers for the coming
year.
Dsr. Schultz discussed a proposed lease in Corporate Square of Eagandale
Center #3 for Fire Department use far the period prior to construction of a
new fire i£a11 in Eagandale Center Industrial Parlc ~3. It was noted that
Rauenhorst had requested that the Town pay for the grading and install a
new door in the building for an approximate cost of $800.00. Pto action toes
taken on the matter.
Martin DesLauriers, the Police Chief, appeared requesting that a police
sargeant and part lime police officer be hired by the Town. Upon motion by
aein, seconded by Uselmann, it was RESOLVED that a police sargeant and a
part time $100.00 per month police officer be hired as of April 1, 1971.
Mr. Dale Peterson, the building inspector, appeared and questioned
whether a proposed indoor incinerator for Valley I~Iational Bank would be
approved by the Township. The Board indicated that there is no exception
under the Eagan Burning Ordinance for indoor incinerators and that they are
not permissible under the ordinance.
Mr. 6~arren Peterson, 3260 Sibley Highway appeared requesting a permit
for mobile home for hie parents at that address.. Upon oration by Klein,
seconded by Uselmann, it was P.ESOLVED that the application be approved for
one year with the understanding that the mobile home be used solely for his
parents under the hardship pxtovision and that it not be rented to other persons.
At 8:00 P. M. the Chairman announced the convening of the continued
hearing on Improvement Project #6fl consisting of street improvements
covered in areas under Improvement Project X49. The Town Engineer reviewed
the proposed project according to the preliminary report submitted in order of
the areas provided in the report. The Town Engineer explained that costs are
increasing and that certain boulevard worts is necessary to be done and it would
be logical that all work would be completed now. He further recommended a
concrete curb and gutter could be put in with the boulevard improvements ox
that the streets could be installed and that the curb and gutters and boulevard
work be put off until a later time in certain of the areas. There were no
appearances from Ridgeview Acres, John Croft Acres, Harvey Addition ~kl and '~2,
Burrview Acres, Post Addition, I:ollofs[ti Addition and Blacichawic Hills Addition.
T~umerous residents of Country Home Heights Addition appeared objecting to any
further improvements requiring assessments in the area. The town Engineer
recommended at least a bituminous prime on the edges in the Country Home
Heights Addition streets. He recommended crushed rock in the Kollofski
Addition. The engineer was directed to complete the repair of all boulevards
in all areas where sewer and water improvements have distrubed the boulevards,
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A letter was read fraue Mrs..Ekblad objecting to the improvements in Country
Hama Heights Addition. After considerable discussion, upon motion by
Uselmann, seconded by Klein, aye Rahn it was RESOLVED that the Board order
the improvements in Post Addition as recommended by the Town Engineer; that
crushed rock installed an the streets in Kallofski Addition, according to the
preliminary report and that all other recommendations in the report be deleted
from the project; further that the Town Engineer be authorized and directed
to prepare glans and specifications for such improvements.
The continued hearing concerning Improvement Project X66 concerning street
ianprovements on Elrene Road was next convened. The Town Engineer pointed out
that the purpose o£ the street improvements was for purposes of supplying
trunk water and sewer services in the area. rIr. Nance Grannis~ Attorney,
appeared on behalf of the Emma Braun Estate and questioned whether there had
been a cost study for comparisfon purposes if the proposed street were on the
section line vs. the proposed aligztment and further whether there were any
estimated costs for land acquisition. It was noted that Chere were no precise
figures for cost of improvements if located on the section line and further
.explained that the ;:own would expect that the developers of the area would
under current policy be assessed against the property benefited on each side
abutting the road. After considerable discussion upon motion by Klein
seconded by Uselmann, aye P.ahn, it was RESCI.VED that the hearing be, and
hereby is, continued to March 16, 1971 at ~;00 P. M. for further review by
the Board. In the interim it was suggested that the property owners meet
with the Town Engineer to discuss the proposed improvement.
The hearing concerning Improvement Project y~63 consisting of water and
sewer improvements in the Ballaatrae Apartment Project area in the N'~ of the
PIGJ~ of Section 20 was next convened. It was noted that there were no objections
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to the project. On motion by Itlein, seconded by Uselmann, aye Rahn, it
was RESOLVED that the project be ordered in and that the 'town Engineer be
authorized to prepare plans and specifications with the addition that sanitary
sewer laterals estimated at $1,2,500,00 be included is the project.
The Chairman then convened the hearing concerning Improvement Project
X64 relating to water and sewer extensions in Sections 29, 30, and 31.
The Chairman read a letter fYam Mr, L~7illiam Merritt of the District 9 Highway
Department Gffice requesting that there be coordination of the utility
extensions with the Highway Department plans in the area proposed for imprvve-
meats. There were certain objectfvna from property owners in the area of Nancy
Circle and the area near Cedar Avenue in Sections 30 and 31. Ntr. ,iaci: Daly
appeared anal indicated he did noC object to water impravetnents in Sections 20
and 29 in the proposed areas to be developed by his group but asked that the
Board continue the hearing relating to sanitary sewer improvements in that
area. Upon motion by Klein, seconded by Uaelmann, aye Rahn it was P.ESOLVED
that the hearing be and it hereby i$ continued to March 16, 1971 at 5:00 P. PI.
Mr. Muslcie and I~Ir. ~_ansey appeared on behalf of the application of DCNI
Associates for approval. of preliminary plat ahd plan layout in Section 9 North
of Yankee Doodle Road and Lust of Coachman Road. The Chairman announced the
convening of the hearing concerning the application far approval of the
preliminary plat coveting.: that property. It was noted that the number of units
proposed would be 90 - two bedroom units, 13u - one bedroom units and six
efficiency units. 'Phe Board discussed the proposed park donation and indicated
that Yt desired~thst the developer: explore Che possibility of a public park
donation in the 75 acre overall parcel including the area within the application
and adjacent area. There was discussion concerning the potential traffic
problems at the V-shaped street outlets and also the need for a variance on
the 100 ft. setback requirement under the ordinance relating to the distance
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from the buildings to the organized recreational areas. After considerable
discussion, upon motion by Uselmann, seconded by ^ahn, it was RESOLVED that
the Board approve the application for preliminary plat approval and :for plan
layout approval snd that the variance mentioned above be granted and r~zrcher
c?,a: the developer submit a proposal at the tame of submitting the final plat:
ion- dedication of an area within the 75 acre area involved for play area
purposes. Chairman Iaein abstained because of his concern about the potentiGl
.raffic hazard at the two `1-shaped street locations; further the distance .~:
cextain garages from the apartiaent units and further his concern that the
interior streets may not be wide enough for fire and snout removal purposes.
I~Ir. Arnold Carlson appeared on behalf of the hearing on his application
to rezone the N~ of the Ivy of the SG7'~ of Section 27 adjacent to Oaic Chase
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Add9.€$on and East of Pilot Itnob Rc=td containing 40 acres from A-Agricultural
to P.-1. It was noted the APC recommended approval. The proposed plat of the
area to be called ~lilderness Run would contain 57 single family residential
Iota. .Upon motion by Mein seconded by Rahn, it was RESOLVED t3:at the
application for rezoning be and it hereby is approved.
Y~r. E~ E. Parranto appeared on behalf of his application to rezone Loe
11, Bhackhawk acres fromR-1 to F.-6. The APC recommended approval and ii:
was further noted that the lot was an exception from the area rezoned to Tt-6
at an earlier time and was completely surrounded by I'.-6 zoning. Upon motion
by Uselmann, seconded by Rahn, it was RESOLVED that the application be and
it hereby is approved.
I~Ir. Roger Weiarke and his brother appeared on behalf of their application
for special use permit for the use of their property at the intersection o:
Cliff Road and Dodd~Road for the sale of boats-and motors. It was noted the
AYC recommended approval. I~ was further noted that there would be na~display;;
o.ttside and that there would be one sign on the building at most. U.~on,moti~:z
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by P.ahn, seconded by Uselmann, aye I:lein it was RESOLVED that the application
be, and it hereby is approved.
There was no appearance by Mr. t*ayne tiinsor regarding the proposed
renaming of streets in Blaclchawlt Hills Addition.
The Board then reviewed a letter dated March 2 from the Town Attorney
concerning his negotiations with Cedar Grove Construction Company relating
to the purchase of certain park Land near 01d Rahn Road and Rahn Park.. Upon
motion by Itlein, seconded by Uselmann, aye Rahn, the matter was referred
to the Park Committee and the Planning Committee for review and recormnendation.
Upon motion by iahn seconded Uselmann, aye Itlein ft was RESOLVED that
the Petition from Mr. Lawrence Oster for an estimate for cost purposes for
extension of sanitary sewer to his property vn Pilot I:nob Road was referred
to the Engineer for report.
Upon motion by Rahn, seconded Uselmann, aye Klein, it was RESOLVED
that dir. Llilliam Branch be, and he hereby is authorized to attend the .American
dater Works Conference in Denver as a representative of Eagan Utilities
Department with necessary costs to be paid by the Town.
Upon motion by Uselmann, seconded Rahn, aye I;lein it was RESOLVED
that the Town Attorney, be and he hereby is authorized to prepare an ordinance
revision providing for a special permit to extend businesses operated at
filling station locations beyond gas pumping and ordinary maintenance
purposes for automobiles.
Upon motion by Uselmann, seconded Klein it was P.ESOLVED that the amended
resolution of January 19, 1971 relating to the agreement by the Town of Eagan
to construct Blackhawk Road and Deerwood Drive streets with sidewalks
connecting to the overgasses on each of the roads over Interstate 35E be
and it hereby is approved.
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Upon motion by Uselmann, seconded Rahn, it was RESOLVER that the
resolution relating to the~acquisitian of the Ietropolitan Sewer Board of
+~he ttao Eagan temporary stabilization ponds which acquisition was completed
in the gall of 1970 be, end it hereby is approved and ordered delivered to
*.he Metropol3.taa Sewer Board.
The Town Engineer then proposed public hearings concerning Projects
i~6£3, 69 and 70 to be scheduled for T~iarch 16, 1971 at 8:00 P. P4. at the Town
Hall. Upon motion by Klein seconded by Uselmann, aye Rahn it was RESOLVER
ihaC said projects be and they hereby are, scheduled for hearing at Che time
mentioned above and that the Clert; be authorized to publish notices of
hearing and forward notices to property owners affected.
Upon motion by Klein, seconded by Pahn, aye Uselmann, it was iESOLVER
that the fire contract with Mendota .ieights for servicing the northern~.~
portion of Eagan Township be, and hereby is ordered to be cancelled as of
April 1, 1971 and the ^lerlc directed to send a letter to the Village of
TFendota Heights immediately cancelling that contract.
Upon motion all bills presented were ordered paid.
UQoi motion the meeting adjourned.
Dated: March 2, 197].
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