04/27/2001 - City Council Special (2)Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Eagan City Council
Friday, April 27, 2001
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MINUTES OF A
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2001
5:30 P.M.
EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Present: Mayor Awada, Councilmembers Bakken, Carlson and Fields, City
Administrator Hedges, Director of Public Works Colbert, Engineering Consultant Mark
Hanson, Administrative Specialist Hertel. Not Present: Councilmember Tilley.
ROLL CALL AND AGENDA ADOPTION
Mayor Awada welcomed everyone to the meeting and provided an update on the
legislative efforts to secure storm mitigation funds from the Minnesota Legislature.
DISCUSS PRELIMINARY DESIGN REPORT FINDINGS — SUPER STORM
JULY 2000
Director of Public Works Colbert gave an overview of the process and introduced Mr.
Mark Hanson and Mr. Rich Brasch of Bonestroo, Rosene Anderlik and Associates for
their presentation.
BEACON HILL ROAD SOUTH
Mayor Awada stated that since the area currently meets city standards, the Council
should be consistent and delay the project until projects that do not meet city standards
have been approved and financed. Two residents spoke, addressing concerns including
tree loss and the specifics of the elevation of water if protected to the 1% standard.
Council and staff responded to the concerns.
Mayor Awada moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to continue
consideration of the project for Group Area 6.3 Beacon Hill Road South until June 19,
2001. Aye: 4 Nay: 0
BEACON HILL ROAD NORTH
Three residents spoke and asked questions about regarding the area to accommodate
Emergency Overland Flow and storage. Council and staff responded to their questions.
Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to authorize
the preparation of construction plans and specifications and easement acquisition for
Storm Drainage Mitigation Improvements for Group Area #6.3 Beacon Hill Road North
including the Additional Improvements to the 2000 flood elevations. Aye: 4 Nay: 0
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COVINGTON COURT, PENKWE/RIDGE CLIFF
Four residents spoke and shared concerns about the water levels with the proposed
grading, questions about the modeling used to create the proposed recommendations, the
impact to BLP -5, and discrepancies between observed and modeled data. Director of
Public Works Colbert noted that discrepancies may result because the modeling assumes
no blockage and further stated that staff would research if the lines for the area are
included in the maintenance schedule.
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to authorize
the preparation of construction plans and specifications and easement acquisition for
Storm Drainage Mitigation Improvements for Group Area #6.2 and 6.5, Covington Court,
Penkwe and Ridge Cliff including the Additional Improvements to the 2000 flood
elevations. Aye: 4 Nay: 0
BEECHER DRIVE
One resident spoke and expressed concern about the increasing water elevation in the
pond over time, stating that the pond had previously been dry but the water level is now
sustained at the base of the outlet. Mr. Rich Brasch responded that the pond requires
debris removal for optimal functioning. Mayor Awada suggested continuing the project
and exploring options. Councilmember Carlson stated that debris issues can be a
problem even in small rain events.
Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to authorize
the preparation of a feasibility report for further study for Group Area #6.7 Beecher
Drive. Aye: 4 Nay: 0
SHERWOOD COURT
Two residents spoke and asked questions regarding options for raising walkouts on
homes to protect from flooding and the new HWL in catchbasins for Sherwood Court.
Mr. Mark Hanson responded that the walkout would need to be raised six - tenths of a foot
to meet city standards and that the new HWL would be 938.3. The City Council
deliberated the possibility of requiring home modification rather than pursuing a
landscape berm for one property.
Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to authorize
the preparation of construction plans and specifications and easement acquisitions for
Storm Drainage Mitigation Improvements for Group Area #6.6 Sherwood Court, not
including walkout modification to the property at 1580 Sherwood Court per discussion
with property owner. Aye: 4 Nay: 0
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PALISADE CIRCLE
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to authorize
the preparation of construction plans and specifications and easement acquisitions for
Storm Drainage Mitigation Improvements for Group Area #2.13 Palisade Circle. Aye: 4
Nay: 0
NARVIK COURT/FORSSA WAY
Two residents spoke and shared concerns about the repeat flooding incidents. Mayor
Awada stated that because the area meets city standards, approving maintenance
improvements is the most consistent option considering other projects have been
continued in similar situations.
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to authorize
maintenance improvements for Group Area #6.8 Narvik Court. Aye: 4 Nay: 0
Mayor Awada moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to authorize the
preparation of a feasibility report for further study for Group Area #6.8 Forssa Way.
Aye: 4 Nay: 0
CHES MAR DRIVE
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to authorize
the preparation of construction plans and specifications and easement acquisitions for
Storm Drainage Mitigation Improvements for Group Area #10.5 Ches Mar Drive,
including the Additional Improvements to the 2000 flood elevations. Aye: 4 Nay: 0
Councilmember Bakken noted that the HWL category was the highest funding priority
for the Council and that in cases where marginal improvements to meet the 2000 level of
protection are relatively low cost, the Council is opting to make improvements to the
2000 level.
CHES MAR POND
One resident spoke and inquired about lowering East Thomas Lake but not BP -11. Mr.
Rich Brasch responded that BP -11 would be lowered by 1.5 feet.
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to authorize
the preparation of construction plans and specifications and easement acquisitions for
Storm Drainage Mitigation Improvements for Group Area #10.4 Ches Mar Pond,
including the Additional Improvements to the 2000 flood elevations. Aye: 4 Nay: 0
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EAST THOMAS LAKE
Six residents spoke and expressed concerns about the new location of the shoreline,
inquired about pumping water from Thomas Lake to Carlson Lake, debris and sediment
in ponds and tree loss. Council and staff responded to the questions.
Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to authorize
the preparation of construction plans and specifications and easement acquisitions for
Storm Drainage Mitigation Improvements for Group Area #10.3 East Thomas Lake,
including the Additional Improvements to the 2000 flood elevations. Aye: 4 Nay: 0
SEQUOIA DRIVE
Three residents spoke and inquired about reducing impact to property for the projects by
working along property lines, increasing the pipe size and the path of overland flow.
Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to authorize
the preparation of construction plans and specifications and easement acquisitions for
Storm Drainage Mitigation Improvements for Group Area #5.1 Sequoia Drive. Aye: 4
Nay: 0
CHATTERTON POND
Mayor Awada moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to deny the project as
proposed and authorize the maintenance improvement for Group Area #5.5 Chatterton
Pond. Aye: 4 Nay: 0
HILLTOP POND
Mr. Andy Johnson of 4185 Strawberry Lane addressed the Council regarding the
potential for berming the property. Director of Public Works Colbert stated that a berm
would not be a long -term solution because of the potential hazards of backwater flooding.
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to
aurthorize staff to negotiate with the homeowner at 4185 Strawberry to explore long -term
options including potential purchase the property for modification. Aye: 4 Nay: 0
BLUEBERRY CIRCLE
Mayor Awada stated that the area was only slightly below the freeboard and that the costs
to bring it up to city standards were excessively high for so little benefit. Councilmember
Carlson concurred that the costs for the project were unreasonable. Councilmember
Bakken stated that this project was not of the highest urgency and that the per -unit cost
was extremely high.
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Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to deny the
project as proposed for Group Area # 5.6 Blueberry Circle. Aye: 4 Nay: 0
VILDMARK COURT
Two residents spoke in support of the project.
Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to authorize
the preparation of construction plans and specifications and easement acquisitions for
Storm Drainage Mitigation Improvements for Group Area #10.6 Vildmark Court,
including the Additional Improvements to the 2000 flood elevations. Aye: 4 Nay: 0
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
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