06/16/2015 - City Council RegularMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
Eagan, Minnesota
JUNE 16, 2015
A Listening Session was held at 6:00 p.m. prior to the regular City Council meeting. Present were Mayor
Maguire, Councilmembers Bakken, Fields, Hansen and Tilley.
A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, June 16, 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, Director of Communications Garrison, Director of
Community Development Hohenstein, City Planner Ridley, Public Works Director Matthys, Parks and
Recreation Director Johnson, Police Chief McDonald, City Clerk Scipioni, and Executive Assistant
Stevenson.
AGENDA
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to approve the agenda as
presented. Aye:5 Nay:0
RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATION
Police Chief McDonald introduced new Police Officers Scott Jorgenson and Chris Roche and
administered the Oath of Office.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to approve the Consent
Agenda as presented: Aye: 5 Nay: 0
A. It was recommended to approve the minutes of June 2, 2015 regular City Council
meeting as presented or modified.
B. 1. It was recommended to authorize the hiring of Police Officers Luke Caneff and Jody
Douglas.
2. It was recommended to authorize the hiring of Judith Urbiha Police Clerical Tech 4.
3. It was recommended to authorize the hiring of Leanne Bondhus, Fitness Instructor at
the Eagan Community Center.
4. It was recommended to authorize the hiring of Cable casters Ricardo Roman, James
Stevenson, and Matthew Bohrnstedt.
5. It was recommended to authorize hiring of Alec Knutson Community Development
Intern.
6. It was recommended to authorize the hiring of seasonal and temporary employees for
Cascade Bay and Park Maintenance.
C. It was recommended to approve the check registers dated May 29, and June 5, 2015.
D. It was recommended to approve the ordinary and customary contracts for Robert Lawrence
Landis, and the University of Minnesota Extension.
E. It was recommended to approve a resolution accepting a $2,000 donation from the Eagan
Citizen's Crime Prevention Association that will be used to reimburse the City for expenses
related to the Police Department's 50th Anniversary celebration.
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F. It was recommended to approve a final subdivision (Stone Run) to create seven lots upon
approximately 4.6 acres located at 4865 Pilot Knob Road.
G. It was recommended to receive bids for City Contract 15-12 (Witham Lift Station — Sanitary
Sewer Improvements), award a contract to Minger Contracting Co., Inc., for the bid amount
of $667, 271.90, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents.
H. It was recommended to approve a variance to the Construction Activity Noise Regulations to
extend construction activity for Hardrives, Inc., between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. from
Sunday, June 28 to Tuesday, June 30, for Project 1175, Northwood Parkway/Promenade
Avenue —Street Improvements and between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. from Tuesday, June
30 to Thursday, July 2, for Dakota County Project 28-53, Yankee Doodle Road (Lexington
Avenue to TH 149) Street Improvements.
I. It is recommended to approve a resolution to prohibit parking on both sides of Promenade
Avenue, from Yankee Doodle Road (CSAH 28) to Northwood Parkway, and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents.
J. It is recommended to approve a temporary on -sale liquor license and waive the license fee
for St. John Neumann Catholic Church's Parish Summer Picnic on July 12, 2015 at 4030 Pilot
Knob Road.
K. It is recommended to direct the City Attorney's Office to prepare an ordinance amendment
to City Code Chapter 5 and City Code Chapter 11 regarding Sunday liquor sales, wine license
food service requirements, cocktail room licenses, temporary on -sale microdistillery
licenses, and off -sale microdistillery licenses.
L. It was recommended to award contract to UHL Company, Inc., for the low voltage wiring,
CCTV, audio-visual and access control remodel of Fire Station #4 and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute all related documents.
M. Item was removed.
N. It was recommended to schedule a Public Hearing for July 21, 2015 to consider applications
for a cable franchise.
0. It was recommended to direct staff to initiate the steps necessary to cancel the
Development Agreement with Revestors Group 4, LLC for the Red Pine Crossing
development located at Red Pine Lane and Biscayne Avenue and to consider the
decertification of the Southeast Eagan Renewal and Renovation TIF District.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Variance — 4865 Pilot Knob Road (Norton Homes)
City Administrator Osberg introduced the item noting the Council is being asked to consider approval of
a variance of two feet to allow an eight foot residential fence.
City Planner Ridley gave a staff report.
Pat. Hiller with Norton Homes gave a summary of the request and was available for questions.
Mayor Maguire opened the public hearing. Tom Getzke, 4770 Cypress Point, addressed the Council with
his concern regarding the 8 ft. fence setting precedence for other areas of Eagan. There being no
further public comment, Mayor Maguire turned the discussion back to the Council.
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The Council discussed the variance. After further discussion it was the consensus of the Council to deny
the variance noting the requested 8' height was inconsistent with the City Code and would establish a
precedent.
Mayor Maguire moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion of preparation of Findings of Fact for
Denial of a variance at 4865 Pilot Knob Road (Norton Homes). Aye: 5 Nay: 0
OLD BUSINESS
There were no old business items to be heard.
NEW BUSINESS
There were no new business items to be heard.
LEGISLATIVE / INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS UPDATE
There was no legislative/intergovernmental affairs update.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
There were no administrative agenda items to discuss.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Maguire announced MarketFest started again on Wednesday nights at the Eagan's Central Park.
Maguire noted given the construction at the old Lockheed Martin property this year, the July 4th Funfest
Committee has modified the route for the July 4th parade. The parade will begin at Yankee Doodle Road
and Blue Cross Road and travel east on Yankee Doodle Road. This year the parade will end at Yankee
Doodle Road and Central Parkway. The Funfest Committee will sign Central Parkway with "No Parade
Viewing" signs.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at
7:04 p.m. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
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