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04/01/1975 - City Council Regular MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL EAGAN, MINNESOTA April 1, 1975 A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on April 1, 1975 at the City Hall at 6:30 p.m. All members were present. Also present were Rosene, Bolke and Hauge. MINUTES. After the P eige of Allegiance, upon motion by Smith, seconded Rahn, all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that the minutes of the March 18th regular meeting and March 25th special meeting of the Council be approved and distributed. POLICE DEPARTMENT. Martin DesLauriers appeared for the Police Department. The Council reviewed applications submitted for Animal Warden and requested that Richard Mossmaa appear at the next regular meeting for an interview. The Council instructed the City Attorney to make proposals regarding an ordi- nance involving the parking of trucks and campers on residential streets. A request from the president of the Timbershore Homeowners' Association for street lighting at the intersection of Crestridge Lane and Pilot Knob Road was upon motion by Wachter, seconded Smith, all members voting in favor, accepted and ordered to be installed at the City's expense. UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. Dale Peterson, the Building Inspector, appeared and dis- cussed a request that he review the complaints regarding lighting on the 7-11 Store on Yankee Doodle Road. He was instructed to contact the owner to attempt to alle- viate the lighting problem. PARK COMMITTEE. Myrel Lundsten and Greg Franzen appeared and presented infor- mation to the Council regarding the proposed purchase of a tank truck at an esti- mated cost of $25,000. It would be used for multiple purposes by the Utility Department and Park Department. After discussion, upon motion by Smith, seconded Wachter, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that plans and specifications be prepared and that the Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for a tank truck to be opened on May 5, 1975 at 3:00 p.m. in the City Hall. -1- GOPHER SMELTING CO. TESTING. Mrs. Bea Blomquist appeared and reported cone cerning testing to date. Upon motion by Smith, seconded Wachter, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the City Clerk be authorized to send a letter to the Pollution Control Agency requesting that it proceed immediately with testing in the vicinity of Gopher Smelting, and report back to the Council at the earliest possible time. Mrs. Blomquist reported on the progress of Dr. Krupa and the Pollution Control Agency and indicated that the two will submit a combined report concerning ambient air and stack analysis tests. BUILDING PERMITS. Lynn Hansch, 1252 Carriage Hills Drive appeared and indi- cated that he had delayed at the City Council's request an application for building permit that was submitted in the Summer of 1974 to complete a home above a base- ment on Carriage Hills Drive in the center of Jensen Lake Park. A letter from Mr. Lowery, Dakota County Park Director, was reviewed and it was understood that the County Board did not intend to purchase the property for at least two years. Council members warned Mr. Ranch of the possibility of the acquisition of the property by Dakota County and Mr. Ranch indicated he understood this possibility. Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Smith, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the application for a residential permit be granted, but that Dakota County be notified that a permit was being granted for a residence at that time. GAMBLE STORE SIGN PERMIT. Mr. Chell Craigie appeared on behalf of his request for a permit for three signs on the Gamble Store in Cedarvale Shopping Center. Two present signs would be removed and replaced and all signs would be lighted signs. After considerable discussion, upon motion by Polzin, seconded Rahn, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that a permit for two signs only accord- ing to the City Ordinance #16 be approved to be located on the building to replace present signs. HARRY RAY PUBLIC HEARING, The Mayor then reconvened the public hearing regard- ing application of Harry Ray and David Lokenagard to rezone and for preliminary -2- plat approval, the parcel of property at Deerwood Drive and Blackhawk Road in Section 20. The APC recommended approval. Mr. Wittington and Mr. Ince also appeared. No decision had been reached concerning the installation of the utilities within the area. Upon motion by Smith, seconded Wachter, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the hearing be continued for two weeks for the parties to attempt to work out an understanding regarding installation and payment for utilities. BARTON-McGRAY REZONING. The rezoning of the Barton-McGray property at the Northeast corner of Cedar Avenue and Highway #13 from I-1, Light Industrial to GB, General Business was next reviewed. The APC recommended approval. There were no objections to the zoning. Upon motion by Rahn, seconded Polzin, it was RESOLVED that the request for rezoning of the property pursuant to the published notice be and it hereby is approved. All members voted yes. A representative of Barton- " McGray submitted a request for a feasibility study for installation of utilities in the project. Upon motion by Polzin, seconded Rahn, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the request be submitted to the City Engineer to prepare a feasibility study concerning the project. CEDARVALE SHOPPING CENTER- REZONING. The rezoning of Cedarvale Shopping Center and adjacent areas from I-1, Light Industrial and CSC, Community Shopping Center was next reviewed. The APC recommended approval and there were no objections to the zoning. Upon motion by Rahn, seconded Rydrych, all voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the rezoning according to the recommendation of the APC be and it hereby is approved, FEDERAL LAND COMPANY • REZONING & PUD APPROVAL. Mr. Carl Dale and Mr. Martin Colen appeared on behalf of the application of Federal Land Co. and Walter Englert for PUD approval of a commercial project in the NEt of the NEt of Section 16 at the SW corner of Yankee Doodle Road and Highway #31. The APC recommended approval with restrictions. Mr. Dale submitted a revised plan for the commercial area • including a 26,000 sq. foot commercial shopping building with the development -3- S divided into 5 phases including construction of the 1st four acres and the grading of a loop road and installation of utilities in 1975 and completion of the 5th phase in approximately 1982. The owner who was present agreed to all of the recom- mendations of the APC and also agreed to a park dedication according to the ordt- nance. Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Rydrych, it was RESOLVED that the appli- cation with the restrictions recommended by the APC and the Eagan City Planner including park dedication with the understanding that construction will begin with- in one year or the property would revert to its present zoning be approved. All members voted in favor. Mr. Colen requested verbally that a feasibility study be commenced on the project for utilities and upon motion by Rahn, seconded Polzin, all members voting yea, it was RESOLVED that the City Engineer be authorized to prepare a feasibility study for utilities in the project area. CARL LINDSTRAND BUILDING PERMIT. The application of Carl Lindstrand for IIIbuilding permit for an addition to the commercial building at 4095 Cedar Avenue South was stricken for lack of appearance. The APC had recommended denial. PEOPLE'S GAS FRANCHISE, Dave Fellows and Vern Mohlis appeared on behalf of the request of the City Council as representatives of People's Gas Co. and discussed the 1975 People's Gas policy in the City of Eagan. Mr. Fellows indicated that he expected further restrictions in the future and stated that 400 new residential connections in Minnesota with 130 connections in Eagan and Rosemount are authorized. In addition, Woodgate 2nd Addition will be installed including 50 lots that were held over from 1974. He further stated that a large liquid natural gas plant permit bad been requested which would allow 3500 new customers in Iowa and Minnesota per year. After request by a member of the Council, Mr. Fellows indicated that he had no objection to the Eagan's City Council's requesting Minnesota Gas Co. to serve portions of Eagan. Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Smith, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the request be submitted for consideration by Minnesota Gas Company to serve specific areas of Eagan. The Council requested a -4- map of the location of People's Natural Gas lines in Eagan to review the possibil- ity of opening portions of Eagan to Minnesota Gas Co. and other gas utility companies. Numerous developers were present and had questions concerning People's Gas policy in the City. DOMED STADIUM AND COMMERCIAL PROJECT. Mr. Pete Parranto appeared and discussed a proposed domed stadium complex recommended to be financed by revenue bonds located on Dayton-Hudson property in the NE corner of the City. He indicated that Senate File 263 which proposes a 7 county commission to finance and construct a domed stadium with revenue bonds is currently being reviewed by the Minnesota Legislature which could include a stadium, motels and related uses. He requested that the matter be turned over to the Eagan City Consultants including financing consultants and attorney. No action was taken. PROJECT #154 - PILOT ItNOB HEIGHTS 4TH ADDITION. The City Clerk reviewed bids IIIconcerning Imp. Project #154 covering sewer, water and storm sewer for Pilot Knob Heights 4th Addition. Upon motion by Rahn, seconded Smith, all members voting yea, it was RESOLVED that the low bid of McGrand and Fravorp, Inc. in the sum of $192,030.59 be and it hereby is approved and awarded. ELECTION EQUIPMENT JOINT USE AGREEMENT. The Council reviewed the latest draft of the proposed purchase of an election computer on a joint basis with 4 other municipalities in Dakota County with an approximate price of $26,000.00. The matter was delayed for further review. METRO DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK GUIDE, A request from the Dakota County Planner asking that the City Council convey to the planner its position regarding the Metro Council Development Framework Guide was discussed by the Council. Rydrych moved and Smith seconded a motion that the Eagan City Council be on record IIIexpressing general agreement with the Development Framework Guide and that a copy of the resolution be forwarded to Dakota County including a copy of the resolution regarding the implementation bill adopted by the Council at an earlier meeting. -5- SERVICE STATION VEHICLE PARKING, The Council discussed complaints that have been received regarding parking and rental vehicles on service station lots in the city and the city attorney was requested to review the situation with possible recommendations. EUGENE'S BILLIARDS SIGN PERMIT, The Council reviewed the fact that Eugene's Billiards have not applied for a sign permit for a sign at the top of its building on Beau d'Rue Drive which it had acquired from Bluff Carpet Co, Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Rahn, all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that a sign permit be granted for the top of the building for Eugene's Billiards. VALLEY TIRE CO. - SIGN PERMIT. The Council again discussed and reviewed the request of Valley Tire Co. for sign permits on its building in Cedarvale Shopping Center and the Council indicated that it appeared that the number of signs was excessive in relation to the ordinance. No action was taken and the matter was III continued. CEDAR GROVE NO, 6 - TAX ABATEMENT. Upon recommendation of the County Assessor, upon motion by Smith, seconded Rydrych, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the request for abatement for the Eagan City Park property in Cedar Grove No.6 be and it hereby is approved. DAKOTA COUNTY FAU FUM ING REQUEST. The proposed resolution of Dakota County requesting adoption by the City Council to approve an FATS funding request for road improvements for Cliff Road from Highway #13 to Galaxy Avenue was delayed for determination as to what percentage of municipal share the county expects from the City of Eagan. NAEGELE SIGN PERMIT. The Council reviewed a letter from Naegele Sign Co. in response to lack of payment of permit fees in July 1974 for its billboards in the City of Eagan. A recent letter from Naegele indicated an objection to the amount of the sign permit fees, The Council reviewed the matter in=detail and instructed the Clerk to write to Naegele that no action will be taken by the City -6- Council concerning the fees at the present time with further review for 1975 and IIIthat it expects that the permit fees to be paid in order to comply with the ordinance. PARK & RECREATIONAL DIRECTOR. The Council discussed the proposed hiring of a Park and Recreational Director within the Park Department and stated that a special meeting of the Council will be held on Saturday, April 5th at the City Hall at 9:00 a.m. PARK DIRECTOR & MAINTENANCE POSITION. Upon recommendation of the Utility Supervisor and the Park Department, upon motion by Wachter, seconded Smith, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the recommendation that the joint position of the Park Director and maintenance man for the Park Department be terminated as of May 1st with the understanding that Mr. Franzen may remain in the position for an additional 30 days. IIBILLS. Upon motion by Rahn, seconded Wachter, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the bills submitted according to the following schedule be ordered paid and that the meeting be adjourned: #358 & #359; #1193 through #1238; #1735 through #1786, The meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m. April 1, 1975 6 'A- 4 41(- -7..