01/19/2010 - City Council Regular
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
Eagan, Minnesota
January 19, 2010
A Listening Session was held at 6:00 p.m. prior to the regular City Council meeting. Present were Mayor
Maguire, Councilmembers Bakken, Hansen, Fields and Tilley. There were no visitors who wished to be
heard.
A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the
Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Mayor Maguire, Councilmembers Bakken, Hansen, Fields and
Tilley. Also present were City Administrator Tom Hedges, City Planner Mike Ridley, Public Works
Director Tom Colbert, Community Development Director Jon Hohenstein, Assistant City Engineer John
Gorder, City Attorney Mike Dougherty and Administrative Secretary / Deputy Clerk Mira Pepper.
AGENDA
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City Administrator Hedges noted that there would be an update on the 150 celebration kick-off under
Recognitions and Presentations. He also noted that under Legislative / Intergovernmental Affairs
Update, an update would be given on a meeting held with Legislators; and a Closed Session will be held
to discuss a meeting security plan, an EDA settlement agreement, an update on a supreme court
decision, and the Miller lawsuit.
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve the agenda as
amended. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Lieutenant Greg Johnson was recognized for his thirty-two years of service with the Police Department.
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City Administrator Hedges provided an update on the 150 celebration kick-off.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Bakken 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 January 5, 2010 regular City Council meeting as
presented.
B. Personnel Items.
1. It was recommended to approve the revisions to the Drug/Alcohol Free Workplace Policy.
C. It was recommended to ratify check registers dated December 23, 2009, December 30, 2009 and
January 7, 2010 as presented.
D. It was recommended to approve a 240-day extension of time to record the final plat for Valley View
Plateau Plat 3, located at 1469 and 1467 Highview Avenue.
E. It was recommended to direct staff to prepare an Amendment to City Code Chapter 11, Floodplain
Management Ordinance, adopting new FEMA Flood Rate Insurance Maps and National Flood
Insurance Program requirements.
F. It was recommended to direct staff to prepare an ordinance amendment to City Code Chapters 2, 10,
11 to reflect the current State Building and Fire Codes.
G. It was recommended to approve Ordinance Amendment regarding Building Code adoption.
H. It was recommended to approve the telecommunications lease agreement with TTM Operating
Corporation, Inc. for the Sperry Tower and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related
documents.
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I. It was recommended to authorize the preparation of a Municipal State Aid System Needs Analysis by
Bolton & Menk, Inc., at a cost not to exceed the amount of $18,000.00
J. It was recommended to approve the 4-City Joint Powers Agreement for the Black Dog Watershed
Management Organization and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents.
K. It was recommended to approve the plans and specifications for Contract 09-20 (Fire Safety Campus
– Site Grading & Utilities) and authorize the advertisement for a bid opening to be held at 10:30 a.m.
on Tuesday, March 9, 2010.
L. It was recommended to approve the plans and specifications for Contract 10-04 (Fire Safety Center –
Fire Station No. 2 and Administration Building) and authorize the advertisement for a bid opening to
be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 4, 2010.
M. It was recommended to approve the 12-City Joint Powers Agreement for Street Maintenance
Contractual Services and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents.
N. It was recommended to receive the draft Feasibility Report for Project 1008, (Lexington Parkview –
Street Improvements) and schedule a public hearing to be held on February 16, 2010.
O. It was recommended to adopt an Update of the Alternative Urban Areawide Review for the Cedar
Grove Redevelopment Area and authorize responses to comments.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROJECT 1023, EAGAN ROYALE / SAFARI ESTATES / AND SAFARI 3 & 4 ADDITIONS
STREET IMPROVEMENTS
City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding street improvements for Eagan Royale / Safari
Estates / Safari 3 & 4 Additions. Public Works Director Colbert gave an overview of the pavement
management program. Assistant City Engineer Gorder gave a staff report.
Mayor Maguire opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, he turned discussion back to
Council.
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to approve Project 1023,
Eagan Royale / Safari Estates / Safari 3 and 4 Additions (Street Improvements) as presented and
authorize the preparation of detailed plans and specifications. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
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PROJECT 1025, OAK CLIFF 4 ADDITION
STREET IMPROVEMENTS
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City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding street improvements for Oak Cliff 4 Addition.
Assistant City Engineer Gorder gave a staff report.
Mayor Maguire opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, he turned discussion back to
Council.
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve Project 1025, Oak
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Cliff 4 Addition (Street Improvements) as presented and authorize the preparation of detailed plans and
specifications. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
PROJECT 1020, THOMAS LAKE WOODS ADDITION
STREET IMPROVEMENTS
City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding street improvements for Thomas Lake Woods
Addition. Assistant City Engineer Gorder gave a staff report.
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Mayor Maguire opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, he turned discussion back to
Council.
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to approve Project 1020,
Thomas Lake Woods Addition (Street Improvements) as presented and authorize the preparation of
detailed plans and specifications. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
PROJECT 1024, KENNEBEC DRIVE STREET IMPROVEMENTS
City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding street improvements for Kennebec Drive.
Assistant City Engineer Gorder gave a staff report.
Mayor Maguire opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, he turned discussion back to
Council.
Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to approve Project 1024,
Kennebec Drive (Street Improvements) as presented and authorize the preparation of detailed plans and
specifications. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
2010 CALENDAR YEAR CITY ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS
CITY ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS
City Administrator Hedges explained that organizational business is considered at the second regular City
Council meeting in January. The following items were acted on:
ACTING MAYOR
Mayor Maguire moved Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to appoint Councilmember Fields as
Acting Mayor. Aye:4 Nay: 0 Councilmember Fields abstained.
OFFICIAL LEGAL NEWSPAPER
Motion was made by Tilley, seconded by Fields to approve retention of the ThisWeek Newspaper as the
City of Eagan’s official legal newspaper. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to approve the 2010
Schedule of City Council meetings as presented noting the alternate dates. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
2010 SCHEDULE OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
JANUARY 5 MAY 4 SEPTEMBER 7
JANUARY 19 MAY 18 SEPTEMBER 21
FEBRUARY 1* Monday JUNE 1 OCTOBER 5
FEBRUARY 16 JUNE 15 OCTOBER 19
MARCH 2 JULY 6 NOVEMBER 4 *** Thursday
MARCH 16 JULY 20 NOVEMBER 16
APRIL 6 AUGUST 2** Monday DECEMBER 7
APRIL 20 AUGUST 17 DECEMBER 21
* Monday, February 1 due to Party Caucuses ** * Thursday, November 4 due to Election Day
** Monday, August 2 due to National Night Out
There will be a Listening Session at 6:00 p.m. before each regular Council meeting.
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2010 SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS
JANUARY 12 MAY 11 SEPTEMBER 14
JANUARY 26 (tentative) MAY 25 (tentative) SEPTEMBER 28 (tentative)
FEBRUARY 9 JUNE 8 OCTOBER 12
FEBRUARY 23 (tentative) JUNE 22 (tentative) OCTOBER 26 (tentative)
MARCH 9 JULY 13 NOVEMBER 9
MARCH 23 (tentative) JULY 27 (tentative) NOVEMBER 23 (tentative)
APRIL 13 AUGUST 10* DECEMBER 14
APRIL 27 (tentative) AUGUST 24 (tentative) DECEMBER 28 (tentative)
*August 10 could possibly be the primary election – to be determined when Legislature votes
CITY COUNCIL MEETING PROCEDURES
Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to acknowledge Robert’s
Rules of Order as the means to conduct official business at all Regular City Council meetings, and
approve the guideline/handout for public participation in Council meetings. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to ratify Council’s past
practice and policy that during the City Council filing period July – November, during an election year, the
Visitors to be Heard segment of the meeting shall occur for a period of time not to exceed ten minutes
and will not be televised. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to ratify the practice that at
least two members of the City Council must make the request of the City Administrator to place an item
on an upcoming City Council agenda. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Aye: 5 Nay: 0
COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE AND REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENTS
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to ratify the appointed members
of Council standing committees, intergovernmental committees and other appointments as listed.
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Standing Committees:
Finance Committee:
Mayor Maguire and Councilmember Bakken
Public Works Committee:
Councilmember Fields and Councilmember Bakken
Personnel Committee:
Mayor Maguire and Councilmember Fields
Communications Committee –
Councilmember Tilley and Councilmember Hansen
Advisory Commission Liaisons:
Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission: -
Councilmember Tilley
Advisory Planning Commission –
Councilmember Hansen
Airport Relations Committee –
Councilmember Fields
Intergovernmental Committee Appointments:
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority Board -
Councilmember Hansen
Municipal Legislative Commission Board –
Mayor Maguire (appointed Chair of MLC in 2009)
Cedar Corridor Committee –
Mayor Maguire (City Administrator as alternate)
Monthly Mayor/Manager Breakfasts –
Mayor Maguire
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MSP Noise Oversight Committee –
Councilmember Fields (Assistant to Admin. Miller as alternate)
Dakota Communication Board –
Councilmember Hansen (Councilmember Fields as alternate)
Eagan Convention and Visitors Bureau –
Mayor Maguire
Other:
Testimony at Legislature –
all as needed
AMM Board of Directors –
Mayor Maguire
Caponi Art Park Board –
Parks and Recreation Director Seydell-Johnson
Breakfast with Mayor / Chamber of Commerce –
Mayor Maguire
Fire Relief Association Board of Trustees – Fire Chief, Mayor Maguire, Director of Admin.
Services
OLD BUSINESS
There were no Old Business items.
NEW BUSINESS
There were no New Business items.
LEGISLATIVE / INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS UPDATE
City Administrator Hedges provided an overview of a meeting held with Legislative Delegation to discuss
2010 priorities on January 12, 2010.
The meeting was recessed at 7:40 p.m. to immediately convene a meeting of the Economic Development
Authority.
The regular City Council meeting was reconvened at 7:50 p.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
Public Works Director Colbert discussed the upcoming Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation Program / Policy in
regard to clarification of the City’s financing options. Administrative Services Director VanOverbeke
provided information that had previously been discussed at a Council workshop. Discussion was held
regarding removal of the $1000 deductible and options for financial participation by the City.
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to amend the I & I policy to
provide for 50% city participation for actual costs incurred by the homeowner without having to meet a
deductable and any amount be available for financing. Aye: 3 Nay: 2 (Opposed: Maguire and Hansen)
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors who wished to be heard.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:45
p.m. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
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Date Administrative Secretary / Deputy Clerk