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12/21/1976 - City Council Regular MINUTES OF A REGULAR A?EF'^ING OF EAGAN CITY COUNCIL EAGAN, MINiTESOTA December 21, 1976 A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on December 21, 1976, at the Eagan City Hall at 6:30 p.m. All members were present; also present were Alyce Bolke, City Clerk; Thomas Hedges, City Administrator; Robert Rosene, City Engineer; and Paul Hauge, City Attorney. MINUTES, Upon motion by Smith, seconded Rydrych, all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that the minutes of the December 7th and December 13th, 1976, meetings be, and hereby are, approved as corrected. BOARD OF APPEALS. The Council members were present.l.Arnold Carlson and Mr. S. Peterson appeared on behalf of their application for nine foot variance to 21 feet for front yard setback on Lot 7, Block 1, Wilderness Park. Upon motion by III Wachter, seconded Smith, all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED to recommend ap- proval. 2. Mr. Kenneth Lehman and Paul Grosz appeared on behalf of their applica- tion for variance for construction of single family home on one acre Agriculturally zoned parcel in Section 34, West of and adjacent to Pilot Knob Road. It was noted that the property formerly had a building on it and has been a separate parcel for many years. The Council indicated that an easement for Pilot Knob Road of 60 foot half right of way would be reqvired and the Building Inspector indicated that with the variance, Eagan's minimum setback requirements from thoroughfares could be met. The variances from the Agricultural zoning of a five acre minimum and the one acre without City sewer and water were requested. Upon motion by Poizin, seconded Rahan, all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that the application be recommended for approval, subject, however, to the grant of a 60 foot half right of way ease- ment for Pilot Knob Road from the applicant to the City. 3. Kenneth Applebaum variance for Lots 7 and 8, Langhoven Addition. The APC had made no recommendation concerning the matter and in effect, denied because the motion to vote on the question died for lack of a second. Further, there was no action by the APC on the application for waiver of plat. The application was to divide two lots into three lots for construction of duplexes along Gold Trail. John Klein appeared for the applicant. The variance would consist of 91 feet rather than 100 feet at the minimum setback line. Upon motion by Polzin, seconded Rydrych, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the application be recommended for approval. All members voted in favor except Smith who voted no because he indicated the Easterly lot appeared to be too snail with the existence of a large amount of water on that lot. POLICE DEPARTMENT. Tom Hedges reported and Jay Bertha was present. Mr. Hedges indicated that the Police Chief recommended that Cadet Bill White be pro- moted to part-time police officer effective January 1, 1977. Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Rydrych, all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that the recom- mendation be approved and Mr. White employed as part-time police officer as of January 1, 1977. PARK DEPART/MUT. Mr. Hedges stated that a grant of $2,200 has been received from the Department of Natural Resources for trail construction and maintenance for cross country skiing purposes in the City. IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 4190. The Mayor convened the continued public hearing concerning improvement Projet #190 consisting of sewer and water extensions to Carlson Acres on Pilot Knob Road. Four affected residents appeared. It was noted that five of eight affected residents favored the project and questions were asked, but no objections were voiced at the meeting. Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Rahn, all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that Proiect #190 be, and hereby is, approved and the Engineer be authorized to prepare plans and specifications. WATER AND SEWER RATE STUDY. Administrator Hedges reviewed the water and sewer rate study compiled by the Administrator and Lorna Olson regarding duplexes in the City. Mr. Hedges recommended a rebate for double bungalow and duplex owners based on winter quarter meter readings, and the question of installing meters on each unit was discussed. Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Smith, all members vot- -2- ing in favor, it was RESOLVED that the City require that separate meters be in- stalled for each duplex or double bungalow and further, that the rebate as recom- mended by the City Administrator be granted to existing owners of double bungalows and duplexes. PETERSON AND CARLSON VARIANCE. Mr. Peterson and Mr. Carlson again appeared on behalf of their application for variance for Lot 7, Block 1, Wilderness Park Addition. Upon motion by Smith, seconded Wachter, all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that the application be approved according to the recommendation of the Board of Appeals. KENNETH LEHMAN AND PAUL GROSZ VARIANCE. Mr. Lehian and Mr: =Grosz " : again appeared on behalf of their application for variances covering a one acre parcel of Agriculturally zoned property in Section 34 West of Pil^t Knob Road. Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Rydrych, all members voting yes, it was RES)LV3D that the application be approved. KENNETH APPLEBAUM. The application of Kenneth Applebaum was reviewed by the Council for variance for reduction from 100 to 91 feet for setback for proposed double bungalows on Lots 7 and 8, Langhoven Addition, and the application for waiver of plat to provide for three double bungalows on two platted lots. Mr. Klein appeared for Mr. Applebaum. Two neighbors appeared and objected on the basis that the neighborhood has a precedent for R-1 development in Langhoven Addi- tion has much larger lots than proposed. Mr. Ken Hedtke from the Planning Com- mittee also appeared and stated certain objections he had personally to the appli- cation. Mr. Klein stated that Mr. Applebaum would agree to retain the trees around the pond as a natural barrier as much as possible. 1. Application for Waiver of Plat. Smith moved and Rydrych seconded a motion to deny the application for the reasons including those mentioned above, and the fact that the land area in the Easterly lot would be extremely small. All members voted in favor-, except Polzin who abstained. 2. Application for Variance. No action was taken. -3- CHES MAR SECOND ADDITION. A letter. from David Gabbert, the developer of III Ches Mar Additions, was reviewed requesting that a study be commenced relating to utility improvements in Ches Mar 2nd Addition for installation in the Spring of 1977. In addition, the developer requested clarification from the City as to pay- ment for installation of the extension of Ches Mar Drive to Cliff Road. Upon motion by Rahn, seconded Wachter, all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that the Engineer be authorized to prepare a feasibility study and report to the Council. WEST PUBLISHING COMPANY. Robert Wotthington of Rauenhorst Corporation as the contractor for the proposed West Publishing warehouse on County Roads 63 and 49 appeared. He indicated it would be a major distribution office facility for the company with 50 employees initially and a 400,000 square foot building. The EIS has been prepared and the EQC has indicated the development had no adverse environmental effects. The request of West Publishing Company for a feasibility study for utility installation and road improvements to Wescott Road and a portion IIIof County Road #63 was reviewed. Upon motion by Rahn, seconded Wachter, all mem- bers voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the City Engineer be authorized to pre- pare a preliminary report with various cost estimates for Wescott Road from High- way 49 to Lexington Avenue. FEDERAL LAND COMPANY. A petition from Federal Land Company for installation of street improvements to Federal Street from Yankee Doodle Road to Washington Drive was submitted and reviewed. Upon motion by Smith, seconded Wachter, all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that the City Engineer be authorized to pre- pare a feasibility study. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT - J. E. PARRANTO. The Council did not take action concerning proposed utility improvements for the projected planned unit develop- ment to be located on the Inver Grove Heights border South of Highway #55. An existing joint powers agreement provides for Eagan to serve the Inver Grove Heights portion of the proposed development with utilities. IG'.I JOINT USE AGREEMENT FOR FIRE DISPATCHERS. The Agreement between the City -4- of Eagan and City of Inver Grove -eights providing for Eagan doing the fire IIIdispatching for IGH was reviewed. The estimated income to the City of Eagan =per year would be $8,000. Upon motion by Polzin, seconded Wachter, it was RESOLVED that the agreement be approved and ordered signed. All members voted yes. 1977 - 3.2 BEEP LICENSE RENEWALS. A list of the applications for renewal of 3.2 beer licenses in the City of Eagan was reviewed. Upon motion by Polzin, seconded Smith, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the applications be approved. MWCC STRENGTH CHARGE SYSTEM. A proposed agreement and ordinance submitted by the MWCC for the installation of a strength charge system for industries that have extra strength sewage was reviewed by the Council. In Eagan, the Coca Cola plant, Contract Beverages and Associated Citrus are three industries that would qualify. Four alternatives for monitoring the system were reviewed and upon motion III by Smith, seconded Wachter, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that alternate number four whereby the MWCC would monitor the industries directly be, and hereby is, approved and further, that the model ordinance, together with Joint Powers Agreement be, and hereby are, approved subject to final review and redraft by the staff. CHANGE ORDERS. The following Change Orders were submitted: 1) Change Order #2 to Improvement Pr.II 171, Pumphouse #4 for deduct of $515. 2) Change Order #2 - Project 173 regarding Ches Mar 1st Addition - add of $1,620. 3) Change Order #2 - Project 162 - add of $6,294.50 for street improvements on Lexington Avenue. 4) Bicentennial Addition - Project 168 - Change Order #1 revised, $22$950 add. 5) Change Otder #2 revised to Project 168 - to the Heine property - $15,873 add be approved. Upon motion by Rahn, seconded Smith, all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that the Change Orders as submitted be approved. IIFINAL ESTIMATES FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. Upon motion by Polzin, seconded Rahn, all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that the following final estimates on improvement projects be, and they hereby are, authorized and that the projects -5- . be approved: 1) Project #181 for Cedar Grove No. 9 and 11, $16,706.23; 2) Pro- ject:#171 Pumphouse #4, $12,154.00 less Change Order #2; 3) Project #162, Lexing- ton Avenue Improvements add of $6,294.50; 4) Project #160A, Frederickson Excavat- ing, Inc. - final payment $25,270.00. COUNTY ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND. The City Administrator indicated that a letter had been received from Dakota County requesting that all cities in Dakota County certify that road and bridge funds will be used for road, street or bridge con- struction and maintenance before the funds are dispersed by the county in 1976. Upon motion by Smith, seconded Rydrych, all members voting in favor, it was RE- SOLVED that such resolution be and it hereby is approved. VOTING PRECINCT CHANGES. Alyce Bolke reviewed proposed changes in the pre- cinct boundaries to provide for 11 precincts effective December 31, 1976, and after discussion, upon motion by Smith, seconded Rahn, it was RESOLVED that a III revised map providing for 11 precincts be and it hereby is, approved with the numbering to begin for Precinct 1 at the North and to be numbered consecutively Southerly. All members voted yes, except Polzin who voted no because of the cost involved. 1977 BUDGET. Hr. Hedges submitted a printed budget for 1977 and after con- siderable diocussion, upon motion by Wachter, seconded Rydrych, all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that the 1977 Annual Budget be and it hereby is approved. POLICE NEGOTIATIONS. The Council reviewed in detail the counterproposal of the Police Association for salaries, particularly that relating to secretarial and dispatchers and the Administrator was directed to continue negotiations with the Association. ZOO INTERCEPTOR FINAL PAYMENT. Upon motion by Polzin, seconded Smith, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that final payment in the sum of $1,280 for the construction of the zoo sanitary sewer interceptor consisting of Project #137 be, and it .hereby is approved, subject, however, to a determination by the Engineer as to whether any further costs will be involved for the completion of -6- t the acquisition of easements on the project. 111 DAKOTA COUNTY WOOD WASTE DISPOSAL UNIT. A letter from the Dakota County Park Director indicating that the County is in the process of applying for a matching grant from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture for a wood waste disposal unit consisting of a portable saw-mill and supporting equipment to saw logs from diseased trees was reviewed. Smith moved and Wachter seconded the motion, with all members voting in favor, that the City Council go on record supporting the County's application and that the City Administrator be authorized to contact the proper authorities, including the Metropolitan Council, indicating Eagan's support. BURNSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT #191 - RESOLUTION. A resolution from Burnsville School District #191 opposing the Metropolitan Development Guide Chapter of the Metro Council concerning policies #2 and #11 was discussed. These chapters appeared to deal with the review by the Metropolitan Council concerning capital III expenditures for school districts. Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Rydrych, it was RESOLVED that the City Council be, and it hereby is, on record opposing regu- lation of capital expenditures as they relate to local districts by the Metropoli- tan Council. Smith abstained because he was uncertain as to the scope of power of the chapters indicated in the Development Guide. HALLEY'S ADDITION. The Clerk indicated that there is a $500 escrow remaining for improvements for Halley's Addition and indicated that necessary improvements have now been installed and recommended release of the $400 balance in the fund. Upon motion by Smith, seconded Rahn, all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that the $400 be and it hereby is released. BILLS. The following vouchers were presented and upon motion by Poizin, seconded Wachter, all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that they be approved: II #224 through #2409 .#581Q,thtough--#5784, #3478 through #3697. ADJOURNMENT. Upon motion duly made and seconded, ithe meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:45 p.m. December 21, 1976 /j1`-' k_ ' -7- igh 1977 ON & OFF SALE MALT LIQUOR LICENSES ON & OFF SALE BEER LICENSES Parkview Golf Club Airliner Motel Ray A. Rahn Ralph LaMoria 1310 Cliff Rd. 2788 Hwy 55 Eagan, MN 55123 Eagan, MN 55121 ON SALE BEER LICENSES West End Fishing & Hunting Club Pizza Hut of Northwest, Inc. Donald Hossalla, President Jeffrey Adelmann 805 Winslow Av. 3992 Sibley Memorial Highway St. Paul, MN 55107 Eagan, MN 55122 Mr. D,s Pizza, Inc. Italian Pie Shoppe & Winery William Duncanson Jerome A. DeGidio 3904 Beau d'Rue Dr. 1438 Yankee Doodle Rd. Eagan, MN 55122 Eagan, MN 55121 • OFF SALE BEER LICENSES Applebaums Spruce Motel (Cedarvale Shopping Center) Gary Strus 222 Plato Blvd. 2794 Hwy 55 St. Paul, MN 55107 Eagan, MN 55121 Brooks Superette Superamerica (4225 Cedar Av. So. ) (Hwy 13 & Co. Rd. 30) Hwy 13 Ashland Oil Prior Lake, MN 55372 PO Box 9 639 Second St. St. Paul Park, MN 55071 Country Club Market #28 3820 Sibley Memorial Hwy. Tom Thumb Food Store #614 Eagan, MN 55122 (3904 Beau d'Rue Dr.) 10736 Normandale Rd. Seven-Eleven Store Bloomington, MN 55431 (1665 Yankee Doodle Rd.) 9100 W. Bloomington Freeway Tom Thumb Food Store #166 Bloomington, MN 55431 (1430 Yankee Doodle Rd.) 10736 Normandale Rd. Bloomington, MN 55431 _ i 7(- Eagan City Council Approval (month, day, year)