08/02/2010 - City Council Regular
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
Eagan, Minnesota
August 2, 2010
A Listening Session was held at 6:00 p.m. prior to the regular City Council meeting. Present were Mayor
Maguire, Councilmembers Bakken, Fields, Tilley and Hansen. There were no visitors who wished to be
heard.
A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Monday, August 2, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the
Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Mayor Maguire, Councilmembers Bakken, Fields, Tilley and
Hansen. Also present were City Administrator Tom Hedges, Community Development Director Jon
Hohenstein, City Planner Mike Ridley, Public Works Director Tom Colbert, Administrative Services Gene
VanOverbeke, Director of Communications Tom Garrison, City Attorney Bob Bauer and Administrative
Secretary / Deputy Clerk Mira Broyles.
AGENDA
City Administrator Hedges noted there would be a closed session in regard to a Supreme Court ruling.
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to approve the agenda as
presented. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Maguire noted the passing of Terry Davis, and his 20-year volunteer service to the City. A moment
of silence was observed.
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Mayor Maguire thanked the coordinators of the 150 Anniversary Celebration Old Time Baseball Game
which was held on August 1.
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 July 20, 2010 regular City Council meeting as
presented.
B. Personnel Items.
1. It was recommended to authorize the hiring of Keisa Nippoldt for the Clerical Technician III
position in Community Development effective August 24, 2010.
2. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Seasonal Employees in Parks and Recreation
division as follows: Daniel Paulus, Leah Rhode, Allyson Jones, Allyson Winter as Guest Services
I at Cascade Bay.
3. It was recommended to authorize the revision of Personnel Policy 16.1.6 on Civic Duties
C. It was recommended to ratify check registers dated July 15, 2010 and July 22, 2010 as presented
D. It was recommended to accept a $50.00 donation from James and Mary Soukup
E. It was recommended to authorize hiring a consultant for ABLE Fire Training Facility
F. It was recommended to authorize the advertisement for bids to purchase replacement fire engine
G. It was recommended to approve change orders for the Fire Safety Center
H. It was recommended to approve an agreement with the Minnesota National Guard, allowing Eagan
Police Officers to train at Camp Ripley on August 27, 2010.
I. It was recommended to approve an addendum to the 2008 contract between the City of Eagan and
Financial Crimes Services (FCS)
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J. It was recommended to award contract for Low Voltage Wiring to TRiCOM Communications for low
voltage wiring for the new Eagan Fire Safety Building and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign
the appropriate documents.
K. It was recommended to award a contract for Access Control and Video Surveillance Systems to UHL
Company for the new Eagan Fire Safety Building and Eagan Fire Station 3 and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to sign the appropriate documents.
L. It was recommended to approve an amendment to the conditions of approval to extend the deadline
for installing landscaping associated with approval of outdoor storage of commercial vehicles upon
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the property at 2005 Pin Oak Drive, legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Rahn Ridge 2 Addition.
M. It was recommended to approve a one-year extension of the Preliminary Subdivision approval for
Sumac Ridge, consisting of 6 single-family lots on approximately 3 acres located at 4395 Dodd Road
in the NW ¼ of Section 25.
N. It was recommended to approve the plans and specifications for Contract 10-10 (South Water
Treatment Plant – Facility Upgrade and Maintenance Repair) and authorize the use of Best Value
Contracting in advertising for a competitive bid opening scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Thursday,
September 9, 2010.
O. It was recommended to approve the plans and specifications for Contract No. 10-16 (Rain Gardens –
Schwanz Lake Direct Drainage / Golden Meadow Road) and authorize the advertisement for a bid
opening to be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 16, 2010.
P. It was recommended to authorize submittal of an application to the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency (MPCA) for Clean Water Partnership Grant (Blackhawk Lake and Thomas Lake Management
Plans).
Q. It was recommended to approve a Resolution accepting a memorial donation from the Virginia Knight
Family to the Eagan Historical Society and approve a budget adjustment increasing revenues and
expenditures in the General Fund by $1,670 for the donation and its related expenditure.
R. It was recommended to approve the 2011 Civic Arena budget, 2011 Civic Arena facility rental rate,
and purchase of 2011 capital items in 2010.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROJECT 1033, CLIFF ROAD
WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS
City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding Project 1033, Cliff Road Water Main
Improvements. Public Works Director Colbert introduced Chad Davison of Bonestroo who presented
an overview of the Feasibility Study.
Mayor Maguire opened the public hearing.
Twelve residents expressed their concern over the proposed assessments and questioned the benefit
of the project to their property, given they have private wells and septic systems. A question regarding
if property that is under water will be assessed and if the County will be assessed was asked. A
petition in opposition to the assessments was also presented to Council.
There being no further public comment, Mayor Maguire closed the public hearing and turned
discussion back to the Council.
Councilmembers and staff discussed the following:
Assessment rates
Benefits of the project
Dedicated public easements, including conservation easements, which would be deducted
from the Assessable area
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The trunk main on Wilderness Run Road not having enough capacity to support the project
area
County has paid 100% of their related trunk area assessments as part of their connection to
the water main
Policy on deferred or postponed assessments
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to approve Project 1033,
(Cliff Road – Trunk Water Main Improvements) and authorize the preparation of detailed plans and
specifications. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
CHAPTER 6, OTHER BUSINESS REGULATION AND LICENSING
SECTION 6.35, GAMBLING
City Administrator Hedges discussed this item regarding an ordinance amendment to Chapter 6 as it
pertains to gambling. He noted that the proposed amendment is related to changes made by the
Legislature that would allow Cities or Counties to authorize lawful gambling which then allows the
State Gambling Board to issue a premises permit. An additional section is also being proposed in
regard to bingo being conducted by senior citizen organizations, nursing homes or senior citizen
housing projects.
Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to approve an ordinance
amendment to Chapter 6, Other Business Regulation and Licensing, Section 6.35 Gambling. Aye: 5
Nay: 0
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT – CITY OF EAGAN
City Administrator Hedges discussed a proposed ordinance Amendment to Chapter 11 as it relates to
the placement of outdoor wood boilers. He noted that the proposed ordinance defines outdoor wood
boilers and sets a minimum unit setback requirement of 300” from any property line.
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to approve an Ordinance
Amendment to Chapter 11, Section 11.40 specifically as it relates to the placement of outdoor wood
boilers. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
NEW BUSINESS
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL SUBDIVISION – CITY OF EAGAN
City Administrator Hedges introduced this item regarding a Preliminary and Final Subdivision (Eagan
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Central Park 2 Addition) to create two parcels on 56.6 acres located at 1501 Central Parkway. City
Planner Ridley gave a staff report.
Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to approve a Preliminary
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Subdivision (Eagan Central Park 2 Addition) to create two parcels on 56.6 acres located at 1501
Central Parkway, in the SE ¼ of Section 9. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to approve a Final
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Subdivision (Eagan Central Park 2 Addition) to create two parcels on 56.6 acres located at 1501
Central Parkway, in the SE ¼ of Section 9. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
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LEGISLATIVE / INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS UPDATE
There were no items for discussion.
The meeting was recessed at 8:45 p.m. to immediately convene a meeting of the Economic Development
Commission.
The regular City Council meeting was reconvened at 8:50 p.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
City Administrator discussed a recommendation from the Finance Committee regarding proposed
modifications to the Civic Arena rink space.
Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to authorize staff to solicit bids
to build out training space in the West Arena; staff to undertake more detailed discussions with the Eagan
Hockey Association representatives to assist in refining the proposal to develop additional information
regarding a financing package; and staff be directed to develop revenue modeling and to work out a
business plan for rental of the space. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors who wished to be heard.
ADJOURNMENT
Council Tilley moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
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