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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
DECEMBER 14, 1982
A special meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on December
14, 1982 at 7:00 p.m. at Rahn Elementary School. Those members present were
Mayor Blomquist, City Councilmembers Egan, Smith, Thomas and Wachter. Also
present were City Administrator Hedges and Director of Public Works Colbert.
PUBLIC HEARING /PROJECT #306
A public hearing was held at Rahn Elementary School in the lunchroom
facility to accommodate property owners who were legally noticed for proposed
improvements of County Road #30 (Project #306) and Cedar Grove Construction
identified as Project 342.
The first public hearing was held to consider Project #/306, street
and storm sewer improvements on County Road #30 from Nicols Road to BLackhawk
Road. Dakota County Highway Engineer Bob Sandeen appeared and presented alter-
nate plans for the County Road ##30 street improvements. He stated that the
alternate recommended by the County is a 68 foot wide street from Nicols Road
on County Road 30 to Rahn Road and then a 52 foot wide road from Rahn Road to
BLackhawk Road. The County Highway Engineer stated that the original width
from Nicols Road to Rahn Road is provided to allow an off street parking lane
due to the elimination of frontage roads. He stated that this width will allow
left turn lanes and provide for a signalized intersection with County Road 30
and Rahn Road. Pete Sorenson of the Dakota County _Highway Engineering Staff
stated that the number of traffic trips on County Road 30 have been studied,
and with the completion of the I -35E /County Road 30 interchange and also future
development adjacent to County Road 30, a controlled intersection at Rahn Road
and County Road 30 is desirable. The County Highway Engineer also stated that
as alternatives the County Engineering Department has considered reconstruction
of the frontage roads with either a direct access to County Road 30 or no direct
access to County Road 30 with access allowed at the interior residential streets
which intersect County Road 30. Whether the road is proposed as a direct or
indirect access, the width of County Road 30 was proposed at 53 feet by the
highway engineer. There were a number of residents present who expressed dis-
satisfaction with any plan that would eliminate the frontage road. Mayor Blom -
quist explained that the City Council had not received or reviewed the County
Highway Engineer's proposal to eliminate frontage roads as a part of the County
Road 30 project until this public hearing. She also asked if the 44 foot wide
recommendation that was discussed approximately three years ago by the residents
and City Council had been reviewed or considered in any additional detail by
the County Highway Department. The cost of the storm sewer and street improve-
ments based on the various alternatives was explained in detail by the Director
of Public Works and County Highway Engineer. After further presentation and
in a motion by City Councilmember Thomas, seconded by City Councilmember Egan
with all members voting in favor, the public hearing to consider street and
storm sewer improvements for Project ##306 (County Road ##30) was continued until
the January 4, 1983 City Council meeting and the County Highway Engineer was
directed to prepare additional information on reducing the size of the County
Road 30 improvements as originally requested at a public hearing in 1979.
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December 14, 1982
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CEDAR GROVE #1 & #2 STREET REHABILITATION (PROJECT #342)
Director of Public Works Colbert presented a feasibility report
that was prepared by the consulting engineering firm of Bonestroo, Rosene, Ander-
lik & Associates at the request of the City Council, proposing street rehabilita-
tion for Cedar Grove #1 and #2 defined as Project #342. Public Works Director
Colbert presented a lengthy explanation and description of the proposed street
rehabilitation project for Cedar Grove #1 and #2, followed by a slide presenta-
tion showing the problems of streets breaking up, curbs and gutters deteriorating
and the need for certain utility improvements as they are presently existing
in Cedar Grove #1 and #2. The Director of Public Works also presented a cost
breakdown by outlining a preliminary assessment roll as to the impact if the
project is approved on those property owners residing in Cedar Grove #1 and
#2. Mayor Blomquist explained that the City Council is proposing street reha-
bilitation in Cedar Grove #1 and #2 based on complaints by residents and a
thorough field inspection by City staff that streets are in need of various
improvements. She further explained that if a majority of property owners are
opposed to any street rehabilitation the City Council has the alternative to
make no improvements if property owners are satisfied with the current condition
of the streets. There was considerable discussion by residents present and
the Director of Public Works regarding the difference between concrete curb
and gutter and bituminous curb and gutter if the street rehabilitation project
is approved. The Director of Public Works answered questions by the audience
regarding the cost and impact of water and sewer improvements, storm sewer im-
provements, driveway aprons and all other improvement considerations that are
proposed as a part of the street rehabilitation project. After considerable
discussion, Mayor Blomquist asked for a show of hands as to those residents
who favored bituminous curb and gutter and those who favored concrete curb and
gutter. It was estimated that approximately 30 persons desired concrete curb
and gutter, while 17 were in favor of bituminous curb and gutter. The Director
of Public Works distributed a preliminary assessment roll to persons who were
in attendance at the meeting and explained how assessment rolls are calculated.
There were approximately 200 persons in attendance for the public hearings.
After further discussion on the street rehabilitation project, a motion was
introduced by City Councilmember Egan, seconded by Councilmember. Thomas, with
all members voting in favor that the public hearing be continued for Project
#342 until the January 4, 1983 City Council meeting for further review and dis-
cussion.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Dated: December 20, 1982 TLH
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