03/03/2009 - City Council Regular
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
Eagan, Minnesota
March 3, 2009
A Listening Session was held at 6:00 p.m. prior to the regular City Council meeting. Present were Mayor
Maguire, Councilmembers Fields, Tilley, Bakken and Hansen. There were no visitors who wished to be
heard.
A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at the
Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Mayor Maguire, Councilmembers Fields, Tilley, Bakken and
Hansen. Also present were City Administrator Tom Hedges, Community Development Director Jon
Hohenstein, City Planner Mike Ridley, Public Works Director Tom Colbert, Assistant City Engineer John
Gorder, City Attorney Mike Dougherty, and Administrative Secretary / Deputy Clerk Mira Pepper.
AGENDA
City Administrator Hedges noted that an item regarding organizational business would be added to the
Administrative Agenda.
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve the agenda as
amended. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no recognitions or presentations.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve the Consent Agenda
as presented. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
A. It was recommended to approve the minutes of the February 17, 2009 regular City Council meeting
and the February 10, 2009 special City Council meeting as presented.
B. Personnel Items.
1. Approved change in Rick Mientkiewicz from a part-time custodian to a full-time custodian.
C. It was recommended to ratify check registers dated February 19, and February 26, 2009 as
presented.
D. It was recommended to approve a Tree Maintenance Contractor License for Valley Tree Service, Inc.
E. It was recommended to approve the temporary on-sale liquor license and waive the license fee for
the Eagan Foundation for a wine tasting event on April 23, 2009.
F. It was recommended to accept the donation of $300 from Dakota Electric to support the Home and
Leisure Show.
G. It was recommended to approve the engagement of Messerli and Kramer to provide legislative
representation for the City regarding the Cedar Grove Redevelopment District.
H. It was recommended to direct staff to initiate an Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 11, specifically as
it relates to creating regulations for outdoor patios in commercial districts.
1. It was recommended to direct staff to initiate an Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 11, specifically as
it relates to implementing the Joint Airport Zoning Board standards (JAZB).
J. It was recommended to approve a Memorandum of Understanding to continue the High Performance
Partnership (HiPP).
K. It was recommended to approve the plans and specifications for Contract 09-02 (Citywide Street
Improvements), authorize the advertisement for a bid opening to be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday,
April 2, 2009.
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L. It was recommended to approve the plans and specifications for Contract 09-09 (Citywide Sanitary
Sewer Lining) and authorize the advertisement for a bid opening to be held at 11:00 a.m. on
Thursday, March 26, 2009 at the Utility Building located at 3419 Coachman Point.
M. It was recommended to direct staff to initiate an Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 11, specifically as
it relates to building material finish standards.
N. It was recommended to approve a resolution to prohibit parking on Opperman Drive between
Highway 149 and Argenta Trail and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related
documents.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROJECT 981, RAHNCLIFF ROAD / CLIFF LAKE ROAD / RAHN ROAD STREET IMPROVEMENTS
City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding street improvements for Rahncliff Road, Cliff
Lake Road and Rahn Road. Public Works Director Colbert gave an overview of the City's
Comprehensive Pavement Management Plan. Assistant City Engineer Gorder gave a staff report.
Mayor Maguire opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, he turned the discussion
back to the Council.
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to close the public hearing
and approve Project 981, Rahncliff Road / Cliff Lake Road / Rahn Road (Street Improvements) as
presented with the following condition: Aye: 5 Nay: 0
1. Include the Alternate, Cliff Lake Road Median Landscape Improvements; and authorize the
preparation of detailed plans and specifications that may be let within two years after said
approval, and the acquisition of right-of-way and easements through quick-take Eminent Domain,
if necessary.
PROJECT 964, YANKEE DOODLE ROAD /YANKEE DRIVE STREET IMPROVEMENTS
City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding street improvements for Yankee Doodle Road
and Yankee Drive. Assistant City Engineer gave a staff report.
Mayor Maguire opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, he turned discussion back to
the Council.
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to close the public hearing and
approve Project 964, Yankee Drive (Street Improvements) as presented and authorize the preparation of
detailed plans and specifications. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
OLD BUSINESS
2009 /2010 CITY OF EAGAN GOALS
City Administrator Hedges discussed the 2009 / 2010 goals, noting that the City Council held a Goals
Retreat in January for the purpose of reviewing the 2007/2008 goals and accomplishments to-date for
each of those goals, and discussed recommendations for goals in 2009 / 2010.
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to ratify the 2009/2010 City of
Eagan Goals as follows: Aye: 5 Nay: 0
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• Preserve and expand Eagan's economic vitality by adopting land use and fiscal policies that
encourage maintenance and reinvestment in Eagan's residential and commercial properties.
• Maintain the City's long standing fiscally prudent and responsible budgeting approach while
pursuing greater levels of fiscal independence and self reliance in long-term budgeting.
• Ensure the economic competitiveness of Eagan's business and residential communities in the
global marketplace by anticipating and addressing the evolving "infostructure" bandwidth,
capacity and speed needs of Eagan's residents, businesses and employers.
• Support public and private initiatives addressing the City's changing demographics, including
lifestyle needs of the aging population.
• Exemplify a broad-based and comprehensive commitment to environmental sustainability and
energy efficiency by adopting conservation and alternative energy strategies pursuing the use of
local, non-polluting, renewable, and recycled resources, while encouraging residents and
businesses to do likewise.
• Strengthen our community through volunteerism and civic engagement in the community.
NEW BUSINESS
There were no new business items.
LEGISLATIVE / INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS UPDATE
There were no items to be discussed.
The meeting was recessed at 7:15 p.m. to immediately convene a meeting of the Economic Development
Authority.
The regular Council meeting was reconvened at 7:55 p.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
City Administrator Hedges noted that a copy of the MLC Government Affairs Update had been provided.
Councilmember Tilley stated that she would like to resign as the Council representative to the MVTA
Board of Directors.
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to accept Councilmember
Tilley's resignation from the MVTA Board of Directors. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Mayor Maguire nominated Councilmember Hansen to serve on the MVTA Board of Directors.
Councilmember Fields seconded the nomination. Aye: 5 - Nay: 0
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors who wished to be heard.
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ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:10
p.m.
Date Administrative Secretary / Deputy Clerk