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04/21/2015 - City Council RegularMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL Eagan, Minnesota APRIL 21, 2015 A Listening Session was held at 6:00 p.m. prior to the regular City Council meeting. Present were Councilmembers Bakken, Fields, Hansen and Tilley. Mayor Maguire arrived at 6:05 p.m. Henry Jandewerth, resident, addressed the City Council regarding the City's 2015 Community Visioning project. A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Mayor Maguire, Councilmembers Bakken, Fields, Hansen and Tilley. Also present were City Administrator Osberg, Assistant City Administrator Miller, Director of Finance Pepper, Director of Communications Garrison, Director of Community Development Hohenstein, Planner Thomas, Director of Public Works Matthys, Director of Parks and Recreation Johnson, Lieutenant Pike, and Executive Assistant Stevenson. AGENDA Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Aye:5 Nay:0 RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATION There were no recognitions and presentations to be heard. 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 April 7, 2015 regular Council meeting, and April 14, 2015 Special City Council meeting as presented or modified. B. 1. It was recommended to authorize hiring of Cole Barta, Parks Maintenance Worker to replace the vacancy recognized at the April 7, 2015 City Council meeting. 2. It was recommended to authorize hiring of a Part Time Clerical Technician 4, to be named. 3. It was recommended to authorize hiring of a Full Time Human Resources Generalist, to be named. 4. It was recommended to officially designate Executive Assistant Cheryl Stevenson as a Deputy City Clerk. 5. It was recommended to approve the hiring of seasonal employees in Park Maintenance and Forestry. C. It was recommended to approve the check registers dated April 3, and April 10, 2015. D. It was recommended to approve the ordinary and customary contracts with Mary Gohman, Czech Area Concertina, Eagan's Men's Chorus, Roe Family Singers and Springboard for the Arts. City Council Meeting Minutes April 21, 2015 2 page E. It was recommended to acknowledge Eagan as the recipient of the 2014 Tree City USA Award from the National Arbor Day Foundation, and approve the Arbor Day Resolution setting Wednesday, May 9 as Arbor Day and May 2015 as Arbor Month in the City of Eagan. F. It was recommended to approve a Final Planned Development for a four-story hotel located at 3939 Cedar Grove Parkway (Lot 1, Block 1, Cedar Grove Parkway 4t" Addition). G. It was recommended to approve the Joint Powers Agreement with the Dakota County Transportation Department for Project 1173 (2015 Citywide Trail and Parking Lot Improvements) within County right-of-way in the City of Eagan and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents. H. It was recommended to accept the transfer of ownership of public property from Metropolitan Council Environmental Services to the City of Eagan and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents. I. It was recommended to approve the final payment for Contract 14-07 (Wells No. 10, 20, and 21 Rehabilitation — Water System Improvements) in the amount of $30,636.00 to Keys Well Drilling Company, and accept the improvements for perpetual City maintenance subject to warranty provisions. J. It was recommended to receive the petition to vacate public easements, Unisys Park and Unisys Park 2nd Additions, and schedule a public hearing to be held on May 19, 2015. K. It was recommended to approve the plans and specifications for Contract 15-04 (Sperry Tower Re -commissioning) and authorize the advertisement for a bid opening to be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at the North Water Treatment Plant. L. It was recommended to approve a resolution and partnership agreements to accept cash and in-kind advertising donations from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Dakota County Library, Eagan 55 plus/Seniors, Genisys Credit Union, Minnesota Pork, Rasmussen College, Think Bank, and Sun Thisweek Newspaper. M. It was recommended to approve a lease agreement with Verizon Wireless LLC for the installation of antennas and related appurtenances on the near an Excel Energy power pole located in Rahn Park and, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents. N. It was recommended to approve a professional services agreement with CNH Architects. O. It was recommended to approve an on -sale 3.2 percent malt liquor (beer), wine and Sunday wine license for IGH Development LLC, doing business as Italian Pie Shoppe and Winery, 1438 Yankee Doodle Road. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearing items to be heard. OLD BUSINESS Ordinance Amendment — An Ordinance Amendment to City Code Chapter 6.38 Regarding Kennel License Regulations City Administrator Osberg introduced the item noting at the February 17, 2015 meeting, Council directed preparation of an ordinance amendment to kennel license regulations. The City issues kennel licenses to facilities that house four or more dogs, cats, ferrets, or rabbits or a combination of those City Council Meeting Minutes April 21, 2015 3 page animals. Osberg noted the proposed ordinance amendment would not add new regulations. It would codify standards already used during annual license inspections. Mayor Maguire opened the public comment. There being no public comment, he turned the discussion back to the Council. Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to approve an ordinance amendment to City Code Chapter 6.38 regarding kennel license regulations and direct the City Attorney to publish an ordinance amendment summary. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 NEW BUSINESS Preliminary Subdivision and Variance — Dan Rogers City Administrator Osberg introduced the item noting the Council is being asked to approve a Preliminary Subdivision (Preusse 3rd Addition) to relocate a shared boundary and to approve a Variance (parking setback) for properties located at 4131 and 4141 Old Sibley Memorial Highway. Planner Thomas gave a staff report. The applicant was available for questions. Mayor Maguire opened the public comment. There being no public comment, he turned the discussion back to the Council. Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to approve a Preliminary Subdivision (Preusse 3rd Addition) to relocate a shared boundary for properties located at 4131 and 4141 Old Sibley Memorial Highway, subject to the following conditions: Aye: 5 Nay: 0 1. The developer shall comply with these standard conditions of plat approval as adopted by Council on February 2, 1993: B1, C1, C2 and E1. 2. The property shall be platted. 3. The lower parking lot on Lot 1 shall include a permanent physical barrier (fence, curb, parking blocks, etc.) along the entire northern edge of the parking lot. 4. All erosion/sediment control plans submitted for development and grading permits shall be prepared by a designer who has received current Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) training, or approved equal training as determined by the City Engineer in designing stormwater pollution prevention plans. Also, all personnel responsible for the installation of erosion/sediment control devices, and the establishment of vegetation for the development, shall have received Erosion/Sediment Control Inspector/Installer certification through the University of Minnesota, or approved equal training as determined by the City Engineer. 5. Striping of the upper parking lot (Lot 2) shall be modified to provide a 20' minimum drive lane opening to the lower parking lot (Lot 1), measured perpendicular to the direction of traffic. 6. The applicant shall provide private cross -easements for ingress/egress and shared parking, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, at time of Final Subdivision approval. City Council Meeting Minutes April 21, 2015 4 page Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to approve a Variance (parking setback) for property located at 4131 and 4141 Old Sibley Memorial Highway, subject to the following conditions: Aye: 5 Nay: 0 1. The property shall be subdivided and platted prior to the effectiveness of the Variance. 2. This Variance pertains to both proposed Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Preusse 3rd Addition. LEGISLATIVE/ INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS UPDATE There was no legislative/intergovernmental affairs update. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA There were no administrative agenda items to be heard. There were no visitors to be heard. VISITORS TO BE HEARD ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:41 p.m. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Hal cru Date l� Mayor