02/17/2009 - City Council Regular
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
Eagan, Minnesota
February 17, 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, February 17, 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 John
Hohenstein, City Planner Mike Ridley, Public Works Director Tom Colbert, City Attorney Mike Dougherty,
and Administrative Secretary / Deputy Clerk Mira Pepper.
AGENDA
City Administrator Hedges announced that the Economic Development Authority meeting had been
cancelled.
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to approve the agenda as
presented. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Police Canine Gunnar was recognized for his retirement from six years of service to the Eagan Police
Department.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to approve the Consent
Agenda as amended. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
A. It was recommended to approve the minutes of the February 3, 2009 regular City Council meeting
as presented.
B. Personnel Items.
1. Approved hiring of James Hauth as an Engineering Technician in the Utilities Division.
2. Acknowledged the hiring of Holly Norrish as Utility Billing / Special Assessments Clerk.
3. Approved hiring of Matthew Kline as a Administrative Intern.
4. Approved the Hearing Conservation Policy as presented.
C. It was recommended to ratify check registers dated February 5, and February 12, 2009 as
presented.
D. It was recommended to approve a Parade Permit, Shows License and use of space at the
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Community Center for the Miss Eagan Ambassador Program, and waive fees, for the July 4
Funfest Committee.
E. It was recommended to approve a license for Terri Goemble to operate a Massage Therapy
Establishment at 3356 Sherman Court, Suite 103, dba Cloud Nine Massage LLC.
F. It was recommended to approve Tree Maintenance Contractor Licenses for F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert
Company and Outdoor Specialties.
G. It was recommended to authorize staff to develop request for proposals for architectural services
and construction management services for the design of a fire safety campus.
H. It was recommended to declare the current Fire Safety Trailer surplus and authorize its disposal.
I. It was recommended to retire Police Canine “Gunnar” and Transfer Ownership to Sergeant Dan
Tocko for a fee of $1.00.
City Council Minutes
February 17, 2009
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J. It was recommended to approve a tower lease termination agreement with the landlord of the former
Burnsville Eagan Community Television studio property and forward to the Burnsville City Council
for concurrence.
K. It was recommended to approve a federal funding agreement for preliminary engineering for Project
971 (Duckwood Drive – Ring Road Extension – Bridge and Street Improvements) with the
Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute all related documents.
L. It was recommended to approve Change Order No. 3 for Contract 08-06 (Northwood Parkway –
I-35E Overpass) for the Northwood Parkway bridge over I-35E and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute all related documents.
M. It was recommended to approve a Final Subdivision (Red Pine Crossing) to create two lots upon
9.82 acres located south of Red Pine Lane and east of Highway 3 in the SE ¼ of Section 36.
N. It was recommended to direct staff to initiate an Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 11, specifically
as it relates to non-conforming uses.
O. It was recommended to approve a resolution to decertify certain parcels located in Tax Increment
Financing District 2-4.
P. It was recommended to approve the renewal of a one year contract with Lifeworks Services, Inc. for
the provision of limited janitorial services in designated park buildings, and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the appropriate documents.
Q. It was recommended to approve an agreement between the City of Eagan and Thomson Reuters for
a negotiated number of hours of internal video services by Eagan Television staff in lieu of rent.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings.
OLD BUSINESS
There were no old business items.
NEW BUSINESS
There were no new business items.
LEGISLATIVE / INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS UPDATE
There were no items to be discussed.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
1. Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to change the March
17 City Council meeting to Monday, March 16, 2009. Aye: 5 Nay:0
2. Public Works Director Colbert discussed the Public Works Committee’s recommendation
regarding snow removal for sidewalks. A discussion was held.
Mayor Maguire moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to accept the recommendation
of the Public Works Committee in regard to snow removal for sidewalks. Aye: 4 Nay: 1 (Hansen
opposed)
3. Community Development Director Hohenstein discussed the hiring of a lobbyist for tax increment
financing legislation.
City Council Minutes
February 17, 2009
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Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to retain Messerli and
Kramer to assist with the lobby work for TIF legislation. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors who wished to be heard.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:00
p.m.
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Date Administrative Secretary / Deputy Clerk