08/15/1995 - City Council Regular
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EAGAN, CITY COUNCIL
Eagan, Minnesota
August 15, 1995
A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, August 15, 1995 at 6:30 p.m. at
Black Hawk Middle School. Present were Mayor Egan and Councilmembers Wachter, Awada, Masin, and
Hunter. Also present were City Administrator Tom Hedges, Senior Planner Mike Ridley, Assistant Director
of Public Works Mike Foertsch, and City Attorney Jim Sheldon.
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Hunter moved, Masin seconded a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Councilmember Awada requested an amendment on page 4, last paragraph to read,
'Councilmember Awada noted that only treehole mosquitos breed encephalltis.' She also requested that
the words or to stay in the district.' be added to the end of that paragraph on page 5. Awada moved,
Hunter seconded a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Hunter moved, Wachter seconded a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Aye: 5 Nay:
0
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In regard to Item Y, Vacate Sidewalk Easement. Park Center Addition. Councilmember Wachter
asked for an explanation as to why this is needed, and Assistant Director of Public Works Foertsch gave
an explanation.
In regard to Item Z Contract 95-12. Councilmember Wachter asked whether this is the ultimate
design, and Assistant Director of Public Works Foertsch Indicated it is.
A. Personnel Items
Item 1. It was recommended to approve the hiring of a person to be named as Skating School Director in
the Parks and Recreation Department.
Item 2. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Diondre Quinn as a temporary program assistant.
B. Plumbers Licenses. It was recommended to approve the plumbers licenses for Murr Plumbing, Inc., Park
Plumbing Inc., and Whelan-Davis Co., as presented. r
C. Contract 95-07. Nicols Road Contract Award. It was recommended to receive the bids for Contract 95-
07, award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
all related documents.
D. Project 691. Clemson Drive Streets and Utilities. It was recommended to receive the feasibility report
for Project 691 and schedule a public hearing for September 19, 1995.
E. Project 690. Walden Heights Storm Sewer. It was recommended to receive the feasibility report for
Project 690 and schedule a public hearing for September 19, 1995.
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F. Contract 95-10. Woodgate Lane Street Reconstruction. It was recommended to approve the plans and
specifications for Contract 95-10 and authorize the advertisement for a competitive bid opening to be held
at 10:30 a. m. on September 14, 1995.
G. Project 688. Eagandale Corporate Center Addition Streets and Utilities. It was recommended to receive
the feasibility report for Project 688 and schedule a public hearing for September 19, 1995.
H. Project 693. Cedar Grove 11 and 12 Addition Streetlights. It was recommended to receive a petition
from residents of the Cedar Grove 11th and 12th Addition and order the preparation of a detailed feasibility
report for Project 693.
1. Declaration of Surplus City Propgrrty. Project 673. Red Pine Lane. It was recommended to designate
Parcel 10-03600-022-06 as surplus City property as acquired under Project 673 and authorize a formal
appraisal and subsequent disposal.
J. Special Hunting Permit. Jeff Steitz. It was recommended to approve the special hunting permit as
presented.
K. Approve Fee Schedule Changes. It was recommended to approve the following fee schedule changes:
1. Add a clause to vacation proceedings which are currently $300 stating "...plus out-of-pocket City
costs on vacations requiring replacement easements and/or transfer of property If handled outside
the normal subdivision process.'
2. Dog license fees to $12/two years for all dogs.
3. Final Assessment Report $.50 per page with a $10 minimum.
L Change Orders. Police Department/Municipal Center Expansion. It was recommended to approve
change orders for the Police Department project In the amount of $487 and for the Municipal Center
remodeling in the amount of $4,912.65 as presented. (This action was reconsidered later in the meeting.)
M. Tree Maintenance Contractors Ucense. Shorewood Tree Service. It was recommended to approve the
tree maintenance contractor's license as presented.
N. Application for Exemption from Lawful Gambling License. Ducks Unlimited. It was recommended to
authorize an exemption from the lawful gambling license requirement for a raffle to be held at the Royal Cliff
Banquet Center on September 12, 1995. R-95.53
0. Final Subdivision. Eagandale Center Industrial Park No. 12. It was recommended to approve the final
subdivision as presented.
R-95.54
P. Special Hunting Permit. Rebecca Joan Maurer. It was recommended to approve the special hunting
permit as presented.
0. Special Hunting Permit. Richard Reed Maurer Jr. It was recommended to approve the special hunting
permit as presented.
R. Contract 94-01. Final Payment. Cedar Grove Street Reconstruction. It was recommended to
acknowledge completion for Contract 94-01 and authorize the 11th and final payment to McNamara
Contracting In the amount of $8,744.40 and authorize perpetual City maintenance subject to all appropriate
warranty provisions.
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S. Contract 94-D. Eagandale Lemay Lake 4th Addition Completion. It was recommended to acknowledge
completion of Contract 94-D and authorize perpetual City maintenance subject to appropriate warranty
conditions.
T. Contract 94-J. Galaxie Hill Oaks Addition. It was recommended to acknowledge completion of Contract
94-J and authorize perpetual City maintenance subject to appropriate warranty provisions.
U. Award Contract for Irrigation System. Municipal Center. It was recommended to award the bid for the
Municipal Center Irrigation system to Professional Turf, in the amount of $43,150.13.
V. Contract 93-16. Acknowledge Completion. Authorize Final Payment. Lexington Diffley Athletic Fields. It
was recommended to acknowledge completion of Contract 93-16 and approve final payment.
W. Aoorove Convention and Visitors Bureau 1996 Budget. (This hem was continued to September 19,
1995.)
X. Coventry Pass 5th Addition Easement Vacations. It was recommended to receive the petition to vacate
various street and utility easements located within the proposed Coventry Pass 5th Addition within Inver
Grove Heights and schedule a public hearing to be held on September 5, 1995.
Y. Vacate Sidewalk Easement. Park Center Addition. It was recommended to receive a petition to vacate
a sidewalk easement over a portion of Outlot D, Park Center Addition and schedule a public hearing on
September 19, 1995.
Z. Contract 95-12. Deerwood 4.0 MG Reservoir. It was recommended to approve the plans and
specifications for Contract 95-12 and authorize the advertisement for a competitive bid opening to be held
at 10:30 a.m. on September 12, 1995.
AA. Easement Vacation for Bell Lexington Addition. It was recommended to receive the petition to vacate
a portion of a sidewalk, trail and utility easement over Lot 1, Block 1, Bell Lexington Addition and schedule
a public hearing for September 19, 1995.
BB. Resignation. Gun Club Lake Watershed Management Organization. It was recommended to accept
the resignation of Bruce Hutchins as a citizen representative for the Gun Club Lake Watershed Management
Organization and authorize staff to begin the state mandated advertisement process for a replacement.
Wachter moved, Masin seconded a motion to approve the consent agenda. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Special City Council Meeting. Hunter moved, Wachter seconded a motion to set a special workshop
for August 29, 1995 at 5:30 p.m. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Change Order #1, Contract 95-03. After an explanation by Assistant City Engineer Foertsch,
Wachter moved, Hunter seconded a motion to approve Change Order #1 to Contract 95-03. Aye: 5 Nay:
0
Traffic Signal #73876. After an explanation by Assistant City Engineer Foertsch, Awada moved,
Wachter seconded a motion to approve traffic signal #73876. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Administrator Hedges reviewed the situation with school liaison officers in District 197. He indicated
he explained the funding arrangements for liaison officers for the other two school districts with District 197
officials, and wrote a letter to them to that effect.
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Mayor Egan reviewed a letter received from Northwest Airlines thanking city staff for their help with
the recent fuel drop.
VACATE CEDAR FREEWAY FRONTAGE ROAD
Wachter moved, Masin seconded a motion to reschedule this public hearing for September 19,1995.
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
VARIANCE, ROBERT BOEKHOFF, LOT 1, BLOCK 7, CEDAR GROVE #5
Senior Planner Ridley gave a staff report. Mayor Egan then opened the public hearing to anyone
wishing to speak. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Egan turned the discussion back to the
Council. Wachter moved, Awada seconded a motion to approve a 3 foot variance to the side yard setback
for 3949 Cinnabar Drive. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
INTERIM JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH INVER GROVE HEIGHTS
Administrator Hedges explained the history of this request and its current status. Councilmember
Hunter Inquired as to whether there is a time limit on the agreement. He is concerned that if this drags out
for ten years and park fees increase, the city will get paid at a lower rate. City Attorney Sheldon responded
that park fees are due upon the platting of the property, which is expected to be in the near future. Other
fees are due upon connection to the system. Councilmember Hunter suggested that language be added
to state that if the plat is not recorded within two years from the execution of this agreement, that Inver
Grove Heights will agree to remit the prevailing fee structure. Councilmember Awada suggested that the
words or the prevailing rate' be added. Administrator Hedges noted that the agreement can be amended,
or he can do a letter of agreement that will serve as an addendum to the agreement. City Attorney Sheldon
added that Inver Grove Heights can just Initial any changes made to the agreement.
Councilmember Wachter questioned whether Inver Grove Heights has a comprehensive guide plan.
He noted that the City of Eagan will have to oversize the utilities and storage tanks and he doesn't feel this
is fair. He also feels the rates for Inver Grove Heights should be higher than those for Eagan residents. If
there is a drought, it will mean more restrictions for Eagan residents. Discussion followed concerning the
language in the agreement.
Councilmember Hunter expressed a concern that the fees for Inver Grove Heights residents will be
the same as Eagan residents. The agreement states that Inver Grove Heights will retain 10% of the user fees
for their residents, so their rates are actually less. Mayor Egan noted that that Is for administrative fees, and
there are no administrative fees associated with Eagan residents. City Attorney Sheldon clarified that the
City of Eagan will bill Inver Grove Heights for the gross amount of water and Inver Grove Heights will bill
each of the users. They are responsible for paying the City of Eagan whether or not they collect from their
users.
Councilmember Wachter stated he feels that that entire area should request annexation prior to
approving this agreement. Eagan has nothing to gain by this agreement. Mayor Egan emphasized that we
need to be good neighbors. There are many joint powers agreements In place to-help facilitate needs of
adjoining communities. He doesn't feel It Is for the City of Eagan to decide if Inver Grove Heights has
planned properly for the future. He feels the City of Eagan needs to decide whether this is a reasonable
request by an adjoining community. This agreement provides assurance that there Isn't a foreseeable need
for any oversizing beyond that which this system was currently designed for. It also provides the assurance
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that the City of Eagan will not subsidize the services of another community. He feels this agreement Is good
public relations with an adjoining community that has been very reasonable with the City of Eagan over the
years.
Councilmember Wachter stated he is not opposed to providing services to the 80 acres because
it Is contiguous to the City of Eagan. However, he doesn't agree with providing services to 800 acres. He
feels the City of Eagan is developing Inver Grove Heights. If Inver Grove Heights wants to develop, they
should furnish the services. Councilmember Masin concurred, noting that 800 acres is significant.
Councilmember Hunter stated that this agreement ensures that Eagan taxpayers are not subsidizing
development of Inver Grove Heights. All costs are being charged back to Inver Grove Heights. He Is
concerned about going any further than this 80 acres. Mayor Egan and Councilmember Awada concurred.
Considerable discussion followed concerning further development beyond this 80 acres.
Awada moved, Hunter seconded a motion to approve this agreement with the modification that
prevailing fees shall apply. Aye: 4 Nay: 1 (Wachter opposed.)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, RONALD HAVE, LOTS 1 & 3, BLOCK 3, CEDAR INDUSTRIAL PARK
Senior Planner Ridley gave a staff report. He noted that there is no erosion associated with existing
runoff from the site. It was felt that if curb and gutter were installed, it would force water to specific areas
that would probably cause erosion. Therefore, it was felt that surfacing the area would be satisfactory and
would not cause any erosion at that site. Councilmember Hunter suggested that language be added to
specifically state with no curb and gutter' since it would be detrimental to the site. Hunter moved, Masin
seconded a motion to approve a conditional use permit to allow outdoor storage of semi-trailers and tractors
on portions of Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Cedar Industrial Park, subject to the following conditions.
1. The conditional use permit shall be recorded at Dakota County within 60 days of Council
approval with documentation provided to the City.
2. The applicant shall record a lot combination agreement at Dakota County for parcels PID
#1016800-010-03 and PID #10.-16800-022-03.
3. The applicant shall pave existing gravel surfaced areas on both lots with no curb and gutter.
4. The applicant shall submit a Landscape Plan for review and approval and implement the
landscaping within a year from Council approval of the CUP.
5. Outdoor storage shall be restricted to the storage of semi-tractors and trailers.
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE, U.S. WEST NEWVECTOR
Administrator Hedges noted that some questions have been raised by staff that have not yet been
answered. Discussion followed concerning the type of tower and whether it is needed. Councilmember
Wachter stated he feels the tower will be needed in the future, it is in a good location, and the height Is not
objectionable. Councilmember Awada concurred. Considerable discussion followed concerning the
adequacy of coverage with the existing antennae, and whether a stand alone tower is needed.
Councilmember Awada noted that there are only so many water towers to put antennas on. With
modem technology, a lot more towers like this will be needed. Times are changing and this tower won't
be seen from a lot of areas because it Isn't that tall. Mayor Egan expressed a concern about changing the
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Council's past policy of only allowing antennas on water towers. Councilmember Hunter stated he feels it
Is a good policy; however, in this case, he feels it makes more sense to allow a separate tower.
Councilmember Awada added that a conditional use permit will still be needed. Mayor Egan stated he Is
willing to support this because it is in an industrially zoned area, it is in a flood plain district, it is away from
residents, and it is in an area of substantial shadows. Councilmember Wachter suggested this could be
approved subject to staff approval due to the technical questions that remain. More discussion followed.
Wachter moved, Hunter seconded a motion to approve the conditional use permit to allow a cellular
phone antennae on a portion of Lot 1, Block 3, Cedar Industrial Park, subject to the following conditions:
1. The conditional use permit shall be recorded at Dakota County within 60 days of Council
approval with documentation provided to the City.
2. The conditional use permit provides for an 80' tall monopole with two groups of four antenna
each and a 288 square foot equipment building.
3. The 16' wide access easement and antenna and equipment building site shall be surfaced with
bituminous or concrete.
4. No more than 25% of the equipment building exterior shall be metal.
5. The applicant shall provide documentation from a structural engineer confirming the structural
integrity of the proposed monopole.
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Wachter moved, Awada seconded a motion to approve the variance to allow a cellular phone
antennae tower that is higher than the distance from the base of the tower to the nearest property line. Aye:
5 Nay: 0
PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT & PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION, EAGAN HEIGHTS ADDN.
Senior Planner Ridley gave a staff report. Discussion followed concerning emergency access, the
amount of parking provided, and whether the two streets within the development should be connected.
Hunter moved, Masin seconded a motion to approve the proposed preliminary planned development
for Eagan Heights Townhomes for 200 townhome units; a neighborhood retail site, a bank/retail site; and
a day care center. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Hunter moved, Wachter seconded a motion to approve a preliminary subdivision for Eagan Heights
Townhomes, subject to the following conditions:
1. The developer shall comply with standard conditions of plat approval Al, 81, B2, 84, C1, C2,
C4, D1, El, F1, G1 and Hi as adopted by Council on February 3, 1993.
2. The developer be given credit for the on-site ponding Identified in the current site plan, and a
supplemental cash dedication be required as mitigation for the shortfall in treatment provided
by the proposed pond system.
3. That filling or draining of the wetland on the site be prohibited.
4. The developer install 9 category A trees or 18 category B trees or 36 category C trees as
mitigation for significant tree removal in excess of allowable limits. This tree replacement will
be in addition to any vegetation required in a landscape plan.
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5. Tree protective measures (I.e. 4 foot polyethylene laminate safety netting) be installed at the drip
line or at the perimeter of the critical root zone, whichever is greater, of the significant
trees/woodlands to be preserved.
6. The City Forestry Division be notified at least five days prior to the issuance of a grading permit
to ensure compliance with the approved tree preservation plan.
7. The developer shall be responsible for preparing and recording with the subdivision appropriate
documents establishing a homeowners' association. The documents must be submitted and
approved by the City Attorney's office prior to final subdivision approval. Transfers of common
area to the homeowners' association shall be recorded with the subdivision.
8. The common area shall be shown as lots which will be deeded over to the homeowners'
association at the time of final plat.
9. The developer shall be responsible for providing detailed plans and specifications covering the
construction of the retaining wall in conformance with city standards.
10. The developer will be responsible for accommodating the three acres of surface water runoff
from the cable TV site and Old Sibley Highway.
11. The developer will be responsible for constructing a storm sewer system to drain an area of 5.5
acres from the intersection of Street C and Old Sibley Highway.
12. The outlet for the downstream pond shall be sized to limit the flow from the development to pre-
development flow rates.
13. This development will be responsible for upgrading the 900' section of Old Sibley Highway north
of Diffley Road and the 650' section southwest of the Intersection of Street C and Old Sibley
Highway.
14. This development shall be responsible for obtaining the necessary easements for the 8" sanitary
sewer extension through the adjoining property north of this site.
15. This development shall be subject to a cash parks dedication.
16. This development shall be subject to a cash trails dedication.
17. The existing trail along Diffley Road shall be extended across Outlots A and B.
18. The property must be platted.
19. Vacation of areas designated to be vacated by the City Council and the acquisition by applicant
of the vacated areas.
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
PREUMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT & PREUMINARY SUBDIVISION, SODERHOLM ADDITION
Senior Planner Ridley gave a staff report. He reviewed the access issues involved with this request,
noting that Dakota County required a right-in only along Diffley Road, as well as the dedication of 15
additional feet of right-of-way along Lexington and Diffley. Because of this, the developers are requesting
9 foot parking stalls instead of 10 foot stalls as originally proposed. They are also requesting a 10 foot
variance to the setback for the parking and drive area off of Diffley for the proposed Holiday station. They
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are also requesting a 5 foot variance to have the service drive and car wash on the property line on the
north side of the building. They are also still requesting a 20 foot setback variance for the neighborhood
commercial retail property off of Diffley Road. Considerable discussion followed concerning the variance
requests, access, landscaping and upgrade of Diffley Road.
Yvonne Krisnik, 4195 South Lexington Way, expressed concerns over the Impact of this development
on their property. There will be a considerable Increase In traffic on a small residential street. She
requested the city to urge Dakota County to allow a right-in/right-out along Diffley Road to reduce traffic
on Lexington Way. Considerable discussion followed concerning access and traffic flow within the
development. Councilmember Wachter stated he feels it is Imperative to ask for the right-out on Diffley.
Councilmember Awada indicated a concern about safety with an egress onto Diffley Road. Mayor Egan
noted that Lexington Way was not designed to take a lot of commercial traffic. Discussion followed
concerning future development adjacent to Patrick Egan Park.
Joe Krisnik, 4195 South Lexington Way, indicated he would like a berm built similar to the one
behind Fina. He would also like to see some assurances from the developer that there won't be any
garbage enclosures In the back of the building, that all of the air conditioning ceiling fixtures are fenced in,
that all of the lights face away from him, and that no service drive will go behind the building. Senior
Planner Ridley noted that because there is no drive access behind the retail building, the garbage enclosures
will either have to be on the side of the building, or Inside each of the individual bays. He also noted that
the rooftop equipment will have to be screened and the lighting plan will be reviewed as part of the
preliminary planned development agreement.
Discussion followed concerning pedestrian traffic and the possibility of putting a sidewalk on the east
side of Lexington Way. Mr. Krisnik indicated a concern that with the additional traffic, he will have difficulty
backing out of his driveway. Mr. Connelly indicated that If that becomes a problem, they would be willing
to work with him to build a turn-around.
Rev. George Martin, Sts. Martha and Mary Church, expressed support for the project. He did
express a concern about the signs. He feels there are some Inequities in the code relating to signs.
After considerable more discussion, Mayor Egan suggested the city should make a good faith effort
to get the access issue resolved with the county.
Hunter moved, Wachter seconded a motion to approve the preliminary planned development for
Soderholm Addition for a Holiday Station store, McDonald's Restaurant, retail shop and medical clinic/urgent
care facility, subject to the following conditions:
1. The planned development shall be for a 4,050 square foot Holiday Station Store, a 3,200 square
foot McDonald's, a 10,800 square foot retail shopping center, and a 24,000 square foot urgent
care/medical office building.
2. The term of the planned development shall be five years.
3. The 10,800 square foot retail shopping center shall precede the development of the Holiday
Station Store.
4. Rental of trailers or similar vehicles shall not be permitted.
5. The landscaping plan shall be revised to reflect design elements, Including a usable area and
different species.
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6. The following plans will be required for final approval of the PD: final plat, final site plan, final
building elevations, final signage plans, final fighting plan, final landscape plan, and pedestrian
plan.
7. The revised sign plan should Indicate the copy for the off-premise business sign stating 'Urgent
Care Facility.
8. No outdoor storage, sales or display is permitted.
9. The developer shall prepare final building elevations showing how all four buildings will be
architecturally compatible In design.
10. Due to the lack of adequate parking for Lot 3, no more than 2,000 square feet of retail space
shall be occupied by a restaurant, bakery, coffee shop or similar uses that have seating.
11. The developer shall meet the required 50-foot setback requirements, except for a 20 foot
variance on the southwest comer and a 10 foot variance on the southeast comer.
12. The developer shall Install no more than two pylon signs meeting the code's distance
requirements and all pylon signs must be of similar heights.
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Hunter moved, Wachter seconded a motion to approve the preliminary subdivision for Soderhoim
Addition, subject to the following conditions:
1. The developer shall comply with standard conditions of plat approval Al, B1, B2, B3, B4, C1,
C2, C4, D1, El, F1, G1 and H1, as adopted by Council on February 3, 1993.
2. The developer shall be responsible for plugging and abandoning any septic systems and wells
located on the site in accordance with city and county requirements.
3. The developer shall be required to construct manholes over the proposed sewer service line to
provide the city with an inspection and monitoring manhole for each sewer service.
4. The developer shall be responsible for providing access for the city booster station to the
proposed internal street system of the development.
5. The developer shall resolve all access issues regarding Lexington Avenue and Diffley Road prior
to final plat approval.
6. The developer shall submit detailed erosion control plans In accordance with the city
erosion/sediment control standards.
7. The developer shall extend storm sewer to individual parking areas of the proposed buildings.
8. The 7 smaller existing landscape trees be preserved via transplanting to a "safe area" on site
or made available to city staff to transplant to a park area.
9. The proposed subdivision be platted.
10. The development meet water quality mitigation requirements with on-site ponding.
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11. The current design of the pond is unacceptable and will need to be modified. The final pond
design must be approved by the water resources coordinator.
12. The development shall be subject to a cash trail dedication.
13. A right-out egress be granted directly onto Diffley Road east of Lexington Way by Dakota
County.
14. A sidewalk be added on the east side of Lexington Way south from the middle drive aisle to
Diffley Road.
15. The applicant work with Mr. Krisnik to build a turn-around driveway.
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Mr. Connolly noted that they have no power when they go to the county to request the right-out
egress and requested that the City Council provide a recommendation in writing for them to take to the
county.
Wachter moved, Hunter seconded a motion to write a letter of support for the applicant,
recommending that a right-out egress be granted by Dakota County. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
DAKOTA COUNTY 5-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Administrator Hedges gave a staff report on suggested changes to the plan. Discussion followed
concerning the Lexington Avenue/Wescott Road project. Councilmembers indicated they are comfortable
with the staff recommendation.
Hunter moved, Wachter seconded a motion to modify the proposed 1996-200 5 year Capital
Improvement Program for Dakota County as follows:
1. Reschedule the Yankee Doodle Road from T.H. 149 to County Road 63. roadway improvement
from 1995 to 1997.
2. Reschedule Cliff Road from Ches Mar Drive to Lexington Avenue roadway Improvement from
1995 to 1996.
3. Reschedule Yankee Doodle Road from Pilot Knob Road through Denmark Avenue roadway
Improvement from 1997 to 1996.
4. Add Lexington Avenue from Yankee Doodle Road to Clubview Drive roadway Improvement to
1997 projects.
5. Reschedule Lone Oak Road from T.H. 55 to County Road 63 roadway improvement from 1997
to the future.
6. Reschedule Cliff Road from Lexington Avenue to T.H. 3 roadway improvement from 1998 to the
future.
7. Reschedule Lexington Avenue at Wescott Road signal and intersection improvements from the
future to 1996.
8. Add Lexington Avenue at Duckwood Drive signal to 1996.
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9. Reschedule Cliff Road from Lexington Avenue to T.H. 3 traiiway from 1998 to 1996.
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Administrator Hedges Informed the Council about the Dakota County League of Governments
meeting on August 16 at 7:00 p.m., noting that the subject is violence prevention.
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Assistant City Engineer Foertsch asked whether Council members would like to have area traffic
counts in future staff reports. After some discussion, it was decided It isn't necessary unless It is an Issue
relative to the decision.
City Attorney Sheldon noted there will be an executive session following the Council meeting.
Administrator Hedges added that the work session will continue after the Council meeting as well.
Councilmember Wachter noted he is opposed to the change order for the Municipal Center relative
to adding steel beams to support the new lunchroom floor. He feels the architect should have caught that
and he doesn't support paying for it. Hunter moved, Awada seconded a motion to reconsider change
orders for the Police Department/Municipal Center expansion. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Wachter moved, Awada
seconded a motion to approve all change orders with the exception of DAKA, Inc., Change Order #2/pco
#19 in the amount of $3,161. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Councilmember Wachter expressed a concern about the number of signs at some of the gas
stations In Eagan. He feels this is in violation of the ordinance and should be enforced.
Council member Masin reminded Councilmembers about the global access seminar on August 16th,
noting that there are still openings.
Wachter moved, Egan seconded a motion to approve the check register dated August 11, 1995 in
the amount of $1,506,018.55. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
The meeting adjourned at 9:27 p.m. to continue the work session and hold an executive session.
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
Eagan, Minnesota
August 15, 1995
A special meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, August 15, 1995 at 5:00 p.m. at Black
Hawk Middle School. Present were Mayor Egan and Counciimembers Wachter, Awada, Masin and Hunter. Also
present were City Administrator Tom Hedges, Senior Planner Kristl Mamin, Parks and Recreation Director Ken Vraa,
and Police Chief Pat Geagan.
REVISED CENTRAL AREA/OPUS SITE PLAN
Senior Planner Mamin reviewed the changes proposed by Opus for the Central Area Plan, which Included
residential uses on Outlot B, and the removal of the community center. She noted that without the community center
and park component, it is now an entirely private project. Discussion followed on the removal of trees in the
residential areas. Councilmember Wachter suggested the added residential building be shifted to save the large tree
in that area, or remove the building If they can't save the tree. Councilmember Awada stated she doesn't feel there
should be residential development on Outlot B.
Discussion followed on the plaza area. Councilmember Wachter stated he doesn't feel the road should be
narrowed as is shown on the plan. Mayor Egan stated he is disappointed with the plan. He wanted to see a trail
to get Into the open space rather than just along the roadways. He indicated he would like to visit Apple Valley's
downtown and talk to city officials about what their successes and failures were and if their expectations were met.
The consensus of the Council was that residential Is not appropriate for Outlot B. It was felt it would be
better as commercial property. Mayor Egan suggested a hotel. It was also consensus that Promenade should not
be narrowed, and tree loss should be minimal.
The concept of central area wide signature signage, lighting, etc. was discussed. Councilmember Hunter
Indicated he would like to see signature features, but not as extravagant as Apple Valley's. Mayor Egan asked about
the possibility of a special service district for this area, and Senior Planner Mamin indicated she can check Into It.
Discussion followed on what needs to be done to the Planned Development, and what needs to be done with the
Olson property.
CMC ARENA OPENING
Parks and Recreation Director Vraa reported on the status of the civic arena and reviewed the opening
ceremonies, as well as the advertising and Ice time they have been able to sell. Councilmember Masin suggested
that some free skating lessons be given when it openes to get some people out skating that don't normally skate,
and to let people know that it is more than just a hockey arena. Parks and Recreation Director Vraa Indicated he
can check into that.
OTHER BUSINESS
Police Chief Geagan reported on personnel issues within the department. He also reported about a woman
who has been complaining about how the Police Department has handled some of her complaints. She requested
a meeting with Councilmember Awada, the Mayor and himself and noted that she has threatened to sue the Police
Department. Councilmember Awada agreed to meet with her.
At 6:30 p.m. the meeting adjourned to the regular Council meeting. At 9:35 p.m., the work session resumed.
PROGRESS ON OPERATING BUDGET
Administrator Hedges reviewed the status of the budget and discussed the amounts for HACA for the coming
year. After considerable discussion concerning the tax capacity and how the reduced amount of aid will affect the
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city, it was the consensus of the Council to make up the lowered amount of HACA with existing services and keep
the tax capacity at the same rate.
ADMINISTRATOR'S UPDATE
Administrator Hedges reviewed the recent meeting between Community Development staff, the City Attorney,
and the Small Business Association. He stated he feels the meeting went very well and reviewed some of the issues
that came up at that meeting. He stated he feels that staff needs to work on communications, and that the city
needs to reach out to the community to update and inform them on development Issues. He outlined some of the
meetings the city Is planning for this fall.
At 10:08 p.m., the Council adjourned to an executive session.
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