03/08/1994 - City Council Special
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF
EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
Eagan, Minnesota
March 8, 1994
A special City Council meeting was held on Tuesday, March 8, 1994,
at 5:00 p.m. in Conference Rooms A and B of the Eagan Municipal Center. Present
were Mayor Egan, City Councilmembers Awada, Hunter, Masin and Wachter. Also
present were Director of Public Works Colbert, Director of Community Development
Reichert and City Administrator Hedges. City Administrator Hedges explained that
due to the Independent School District 196 bond election, the City Council
meeting could not be held between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. He further
stated that in a direction by Mayor Egan and concurrence with the City Council,
the meeting will be adjourned at 6:00 p.m. and those items that are not discussed
will be scheduled at a future work session.
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Administrator Hedges stated that a special City Council meeting
could be scheduled for March 15, immediately following the regular meeting and,
further, that a work session be scheduled on March 22, to handle additional
council items. In a motion by Councilmember Hunter, seconded by Councilmember
Wachter, with all members voting in favor, a special City Council meeting was
scheduled for Tuesday, March 15, 1994, immediately following the regular City
Council meeting.
FIRE RELIEF PENSION COMMITTEE PRESENTATION
Mark Sportelli and approximately five (5) other members of the
Volunteer Fire Pension Relief Committee appeared and presented information about
the Volunteer Fire Department and, specifically, why a fire pension increase
greater than the lump sum cap allowed by Minnesota Legislation is being
requested. He stated that firefighters under the current City Council proposal,
would receive $23.33 per month or a $3,500 lump sum and the firefighters are
requesting $28.17 per month or a $4,200 lump sum payment. Mr. Sportelli stated
that current legislation allows for a monthly benefit up to $30 and a lump sum
of $3,500.
City Councilmember Wachter asked if additional retirement benefits
are needed for attracting volunteers. Members of the Relief Pension Committee
discussed the requirements for becoming volunteers in detail. In addition, a
film produced by Aaron Rasmussen from Channel 5 was reviewed by the City Council.
City Councilmembers discussed the pension requests that were
presented by the committee in detail. Following questions and after a great deal
of discussion, Mayor Egan stated that he would support an increase from the
current lump sum of $3,500 to $4,200 as presented. He further stated that in
future years he would prefer that the Fire Relief Pension Committee submit their
budget request early in the budget preparation process so any request to increase
the pension is considered with all other budgetary adjustments. City
Councilmember Hunter stated that he could not support a change in the Fire Relief
Pension lump sum amount during a calendar year. He further stated that he would
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prefer to address any increase for volunteer firefighter pension amounts with the
normal budget process. After further comments and general support for an
increase in the lump sum with the understanding that special legislation would
be required in order to increase the current cap of $3,500 to $4,200.
In a motion by City Councilmember Wachter, seconded by City
Councilmember Awada and members Mayor Egan, City Councilmembers Awada, Masin and
Wachter voting aye and Councilmember Hunter voting nay, the monthly benefit was
increased to $28 per month and the lump sum to $4,200 per year of annual service
with the understanding that the increase does not go into affect until such time
as the Minnesota State Legislature changes the lump sum amount from $3,500 to
$4,200. Any firefighter retiring prior to the state law change will be paid at
the rate in effect on the date of retirement without subsequent adjustment.
Further, the action approved two (2) additional options: 1) Optional lump sum
pension benefits will be paid for partial years of service (whole months); and
2) a death benefit for active members with less than five (5) years of service
is added as follows:
More than 1 year but less than 2 years 1 x 24% of the
per year lump sum amount,
2 years or more but less than 3 years 2 x 28% of the per
year lump sum amount,
3 years or more but less than 4 years 3 x 32% of the per
year lump sum amount,
4 years or more but less than 5 years 4 x 36% of the
lump sum amount.
SOUTH DODD ROAD AREA
Director of Community Development Reichert presented several layouts
for the South Dodd Road area which include 1) existing conditions, 2) individual
lot subdivision, 3) area wide subdivisions. Community Development Director
Reichert presented four (4) options for consideration of developing the South
Dodd Road area including the Fitz property. Director of Public Works Colbert
stated that he has detailed information on the impact of utility and street
improvements as well as special assessments for each of the options that should
be shared with the City Council.
Mayor Egan recognized Dave Sellergren and representatives of the Fitz
family as being present and apologized that the meeting could last no longer than
6:00 p.m., due to legislation prohibiting the City Council from meeting between
the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on an election day.
After a brief review, it was determined by the City Council that the
South Dodd Road review would be scheduled at a future workshop session on
Tuesday, March 22 at 5:00 p.m.
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OTHER BUSINESS
City Administrator Hedges stated that items to be deferred on the
agenda will be considered at either the March 15 or March 22 work sessions. It
was also determined that due to workload and additional time for preparation, the
transportation study analyzing the ring road would be presented at the April 12
City Council work session.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
TLH
March 8, 1994
Date City Clerk
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