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10/04/1983 - City Council Regular 00279 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL EAGAN, MINNESOTA OCTOBER 4, 1983 A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, October 4, 1983 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan City Hall. Present were Mayor Blomquist and City Councilmembers Smith, Wachter, Egan and Thomas. Also present were City Administrator Hedges, Public Works Director Colbert, Consulting Engineer Rosene and City Attorney Hauge. AGENDA Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the Agenda as pre- sented with the revision in the order of certain items on the agenda. All voted yes. MINUTES The Minutes of the following meetings were presented for approval: June 1, 1983, June 28, 1983, August 10, 1983, August 23, 1983, August 30, 1983 and September 13, 1983 Special Meetings. Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the Minutes of the foregoing meetings. All voted yea. September 20, 1983 Regular meeting minutes. Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Egan, it was resolved that the minutes be approved with the exception on page 6 regarding the race facility, that certain comments were made by Councilmembers. All voted yea. DON MOSHER - SENATOR BOSCHWITZ'S OFFICE Don Mosher, of Senator Rudy Boschwitz office was present at his request and discussed with the Council certain issues involving City affairs at the Federal level. He indicated that both the House and Senate have each passed three-year extension bills covering general revenue sharing and the two bodies will soon meet in joint committee to draft a compromise. Industrial Revenue Bonds also were concerns of the Councilmembers, as was Cable T.V., indicating that local control should be retained. Mayor Blomquist acknowledged that Lawcon Grants had been received by the City and also issues regarding economic development information and road funding were mentioned by Councilmembers. CAROL VOLD SINDT - DISTRICT 15 - METRO COUNCIL Carol Wold Sindt, the District 15 Representative to the Metropolitan Council, including the Eagan area appeared and discussed some of the concerns of the Metropolitan Council regarding the City. The storm water program was reviewed and Councilman Smith stated that there did not appear to be any metro area wide storm water program needed for the City for Eagan. The Metro Area Bond Program was discussed and it was strongly recommended that it not manda- torily apply to the cities in the metro area. 1 00280 Council Minutes October 4, 1983 TAX ABATEMENT A represenative of the Dakota County Assessor's office appeared and it was recommended that the assessed valuation for property owned by Ron and Donna Smith in Cedar Grove No. 6 at Lot 11, Block 7, Cedar Grove No. 6 be reduced from $18,147.00 to $15,328.00 for taxes payable in 1983. Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the recommendation. All voted yes. FIRE DEPARTMENT - FIRE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Bids were received on Thursday, September 22, 1983 to consider the re- modeling of the existng City Hall for the purpose of providing a new building for use by the paramedic ambulance service for fire administration. The apparent low bidder was from Zastrow Nasset Construction in the amount of $63,140.00, with two alternates. The staff recommended acceptance of the low bid and Fire Chief Childers was present and also recommended approval. No one was present from Jack Boarman & Associates, Architects, and the matter was continued until later in the meeting. CONSENT AGENDA The following consent agenda items were submitted and recommended for approval: 1. Appointment of City Election Judges. The list of proposed City Election Judges for the City Election on November 8, 1983 was presented in the packet and recommended for approval. 2. Sale of Communications Tower. It was recommended by the staff that because only one bid was received in the amount of $50.00 from Mike Gilbertson for the City Hall Radio Tower, which was declared surplus property, that the single bid be approved. 3. Lone Oak Road - Trunk Highway #55 Trunk Water Main - Project #391. The last phase of the upgrading of Trunk Highway #55 - #149 includes a pro- posal by MnDOT to construct a right turn lane on eastbound Lone Oak Road at the signalized intersection with Trunk Highway #55-#149. It was recommended that the Council authorize the preparation of a feasibility report for Project #391 consisting of trunk water main at the Lone Oak Road, Trunk Highway #55 intersection, prior to the retaining wall and turn-lane improvements to be performed by MnDOT in that area. 4. Ella Nielsen - Senior Citizen Assessment Deferment. An application had been submitted by Ella A. Nielsen of 1030 Blue Gentian Road requesting deferment of special assessments and the staff recommended approval of the deferment under Project #302. 2 00281 Council Minutes October 4, 1983 5. Contractors' Licenses. The Chief Building Inspector recommended that six general contractors and two heating and ventilation contractors applications for contracting licenses be approved according to the schedule attached to the packet. 6. MnDOT Cost Participation Agreement #61785. Cost Participation Agreement #61785 covering the Cliff Road - I-35E Joint Storm Sewer Facilities was recommended for approval and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the related documents. Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the foregoing Consent Agenda items and order them to be implemented and all necessary documents signed. All voted in favor. R 83-60 LEXINGTON PLACE - PROJECT #387 - UTILITIES Mayor Blomquist convened the public hearing concerning Project #387 regarding Lexington Place utilities. Mr. Colbert introduced the subject and Consulting Engineer Rosene reviewed the project in some detail. There were no objections to the project and after discussion and questions, upon motion by Egan, seconded Wachter it was resolved that the hearing be closed, that the Council order in the project and authorize the plans and specifications for Project #387. All voted yes. WELL SITE PARK - PROJECT #315R The continued public hearing regarding Project #315R covering trunk storm sewer facilities for the well site park was convened by the Mayor. The hearing had been continued from August 2, and September 6, 1983 and a meeting had been held with the owner of the Parkview Golf Course, Don Larson, con- cerning the project. The revised project feasibility report had now been submitted scaling down the project and Mr. Colbert and Mr. Rosene explained the changes. The size, scope and cost including the assessment area of the project had been revised and it would include some storm sewer and some ditch block to reduce the cost, but it was noted that eventually the storm sewer would be required to be installed in that location. Don Larson of Parkview Golf Course was present and questioned the size of the golf course assessment, indicating that, in his opinion, 24% of the cost would be assessed against Parkview and would contribute to only about 8% of the water. Members of the Ohman family were also present and had questions about the amounts of the assessments, but no objections. Five parcels are involved in this assessment area and Mr. Larson questioned whether golf courses may be eligible for green acre deferment of the assessments. It was recommended that he review the issue. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to close the hearing, to order in alternate Project #315R and to authorize the preparation of plans and specifications. All voted yea. 3 O(282 Council Minutes October 4, 1983 RIDGECLIFFE 1ST & 4TH ADDITIONS - EASElR?NT VACATIONS The hearing regarding the application of Orrin Thompson Homes - U. S. Homes for vacation of drainage and utility easements over a portion of Ridge- cliff 1st and 4th Additions which had been continued from the September 6, 1983 meeting was next convened. The Council had continued the hearing con- tingent upon processing the preliminary plat within the subdivision. It was noted that the vacation of the drainage and utility easement located on Outlot D of the Ridgecliffe 1st Addition was necessary to accommodate the proposed platting of the Ridgecliffe 6th Addition, and it was recommended that the vacation be approved, but that the vacation resolution not be recorded until the final plat for the 6th Addition has been approved by the City Council. The drainage and utility easements to be vacated within the Ridgecliffe 4th Addition are necessary to provide for the platting of duplex lots into small single family lots as part of the proposed 7th Addition. It was recommended that the vacation be approved, again subject to the vacation resolution not being recorded with the Dakota County Recorder until the final plat has been approved by the Council. Representatives of U. S. Homes were present and recommended approval of the application. There being no objections, upon motion by Thomas, seconded Egan, it was resolved that the hearing be closed and that the vacations be approved subject to the recommendations of the staff. All voted in favor. R 83-61 SPERRY SEMI CONDUCTOR NOISE OBJECTIONS During the past summer, complaints were received from residents of Timberline Addition about the excessive noise that was generated from the Sperry semi conductor facility. The Eagan Chief Building Inspector, Dale Peterson and City Planner, Dale Runkle, met with the neighbors and also have received information from Sperry concerning the noise levels from the semi conductor plant. Tom Nikolai was present and stated that his concerns, both verbally and in letter form, about Sperry's lack of compliance with the R & D zoning restrictions of compatibility with neighboring residential areas, even though it was claimed by Sperry, that they complied with the PCA noise stan- dards. Other neighbors, including Don Giblin were present and strongly ob- jected to the level of noise along the north side of the semi conductor plant and asked that the Council declare Sperry in violation of the R & D zoning restrictions and also asked that the noise problems be eliminated as well as lights shining on the Timberline area. Questions were raised as to where the sound measurements were taken and it was noted that most of the fans and other noise-generating units are on the north side of the building. Gerald Tank of Sperry was present and stated that plantings have been placed on the berm but that possibly the berm is not high enough to shield the noise from the build- ing. 4 00283 Council Minutes October 4, 1983 It was recommended by Councilmembers that there be temporary construction placed on the north side of the Sperry plant to divert the sound to the south and also to take measures to reduce the lights shining in the Timberline home area. In addition, it was noted by Mr. Tank that the operation is on a 24- hour, 7-day basis, although there are fewer people there during nighttime hours. Egan moved, Smith seconded the motion that the staff do further in- vestigation of the noise and light issue, make contact with Sperry personnel and the residential owners concerning the implementation of temporary measures for the alleviation of the noise and light problems with long range plans for the problems to be resolved; further, that there is a problem that requires immediate steps to be corrected, and further, that the City Council be on record stating that there is a violation of the R & D zoning category in that the excessive noise and light problems do not comply with the strict require- ments of the R & D zoning. All voted in favor. RIDGECLIFFE 4TH & 7TH ADDITIONS - REZONING AND PRELIMINARY PLAT The application of U. S. Homes - Orrin Thompson Homes, for rezoning from R-2 to R-1 Planned Development, to allow deviations from the R-1 zoning stan- dards for Lots 1 through 12, Block 1, Ridgecliffe 4th Addition for preliminary plat approval of Ridgecliffe 7th Addition consisting of 2.16 acres and con- taining 10 small single family lots located on Lots 1 through 12, Block 1, Ridgecliffe 4th Addition was presented to the Council. The Advisory Planning Commission on September 27, 1983 recommended approval, subject to certain conditions. Mr. Hedges introduced the topic and it was noted that certain neighboring property owners had concerns but that they had been satisfied according to the information received. A representative of the Homeowners Association was present and indicated there were no objections on behalf of the Association. Mr. Ed Fierke of U. S. Homes was present as were other representatives who explained the project and compared traditional single family homes with the zero lot line being proposed. The proposal was to include aluminum siding rather than redwood siding for purposes of less main- tenance. There being no objection, Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the application for rezoning from R-2 to R-1 Planned Development. All voted yes. Egan moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the appli- cation for preliminary plat approval of Ridgecliffe 7th Addition, subject to the following recommendations: 1. Detailed grading, drainage and erosion control plans shall be sub- mitted and approved by City staff. 2. The applicant shall vacate the appropriate easements and establish new easements in accordance with the newly submitted plans. 3. The copy of revised covenants shall be submitted, reviewed and approved by City staff and recorded with each of the newly created, smaller single family lots. 5 00284 Council Minutes October 4, 1983 4. Any utilities which must be relocated shall be at the sole expense of the developer. 5. All other City ordinances shall be adhered to. 6. A planned development agreement and development contract shall be prepared and signed by the developer. All voted yea. SEE PLAT FILE R 83-62 LEXINGTON PLACE - TEMPORARY ADVERTISING SIGNS The application of U. S. Homes for four temporary advertising signs for Lexington Place in various locations was submitted to the Council. Mr. Fierke and another representative of U. S. Homes was present. Mayor Blomquist was concerned about the policy of the Council to limit temporary advertising signs to two signs for each development, and it was also noted that most of the signs are no greater than 4 feet by 8 feet in size. After discussion, Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the application for two signs at such locations as is designated by U. S. Homes and that the maximum size of the signs be no greater than 4 feet by 8 feet. All voted yes. RIDGECLIFFE ADDITION - BUILDING PERMITS Mr. Fierke on behalf of U. S. Homes, requested permission from the Council to begin construction of two model homes at Covington and Karis Way with the understanding that neither will be occupied until all conditions of the Council have been met. Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the application for two building permits with the understanding that final occupancy approval will not be granted until the utility installations have been hooked up and further, that the final plat has been approved. All voted yes. 1984 BUDGET - LEVY CERTIFICATION City Administrator Hedges submitted to the Council a proposed 1984 Budget and recommended that the Council approve the levy certification, noting the total levy will be $3,652,785.00. Correspondence from Governor Perpich's office recommending that a portion of the state aid, which could amount to $52,000.00 of the $140,000.00 that was withheld, may be reinstated. There was discussion concerning whether the Council ought to provide in its motion for the potential reinstatement of the state aid, noting that the Council will reduce the levy in the event that state aids are restored in 1984. Wachter moved, Smith seconded the motion to approve the levy certification for the purpose of providing taxes payable for the 1984 general fund budget. All voted in favor. 6 00285 Council Minutes October 4, 1983 MINNESOTA JOCKEY CLUB - PUBLIC HEARING TAX INCREMENT & I R FINANCING Mr. Hedges reviewed with the Council the applications that have been received from the Minnesota Jockey Club, Inc. for tax increment financing and industrial revenue financing for the Class A Horse Racing Facility and fur- ther, the consideration of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority under Minnesota Chapter 462. It was recommended that a public hearing be scheduled for November 15, 1983 to consider the establishment of a tax increment dis- trict for the race track site. In addition, a public hearing was recommended for the establishment of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority to implement the tax increment financing. Questions were raised by Councilmembers as to whether a port authority could be created rather than an HRA. After consider- able discussion, Councilman Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to imple- ment the recommendations, including the scheduling of a special meeting of the Council for October 27, 1983 at 7:00 P.M. to consider the establishment of a housing and redevelopment authority or in the alternate, a port authority. All voted yes. Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to schedule a public hearing and authorize the publication of Notice of Hearing for November 15, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. at the Eagan City Hall for creation of tax increment financ- ing for the race track facility site. All voted yes. SILVER BELL CENTER - CHINESE RESTAURANT An application for conditional use permit from Un Young Yi to allow a chinese carryout food facility in Silver Bell Shopping Center was presented to the Council. The Advisory Planning Commission recommended approval at its September 27, 1983 meeting and Ms. Yi was present. There were no objections to the application. Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the application subject to compliance with all City Code requirements, noting that the majority of the business will be carryout chinese food. All voted yes. HILLTOP PLAZA VETERINARY CLINIC An application of Dr. Alan Vogen for conditional use permit to allow veterinary clinic as an appropriate use in a neighborhood business zone in the Hilltop Plaza Shopping Center was brought before the Council. Dr. Vogen was present and there were no objections. There were questions, however, as to whether Dr. Vogen would be keeping animals overnight for emergency purposes, and he indicated it would not be necessary to do so nor did he intend to do so in that he has a Clinic in Apple Valley. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the application for conditional use permit based upon the recommendations of the Planning Commission as follows: 1. That there be no kenneling of animals overnight in this facility. 7 00286 Council Minutes October 4, 1983 2. That there be no outside kennels or runs in conjunction with the facility. All voted yes. VIENNA WOODS - WAIVER OF PLAT The application of David Johnson & Associates, Inc. for waiver of plat to Lot 2, Block 5, Vienna Woods for splitting a duplex lot for individual owner- ship was presented to the Council. Mr. Johnson was present, and there being no objections, Thomas moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve, noting the Advisory Planning Commission recommended approval, subject to compliance with all ordinance requirements. All voted yes. R 83-63 HILLTOP PLAZA - WAIVER OF PLAT Application of James Refrigeration Company for waiver of plat in order to split Lot 3, Block 1, Hilltop Plaza into two lots was brought before the Council. James Hill, Engineer, was present for the applicant, and there were no objections to the application. The Advisory Planning Commission at its meeting on September 27, 1983 recommended approval subject to certain condi- tions. Mayor Blomquist was concerned about maintenance of the site during the development process. Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the application, subject to the following conditions: 1. The waiver of plat shall be reviewed by the Eagan Park Commission and subject to the Park Commission's review and comment for commercial park dedication. 2. The applicant shall submit all easements as requested by the City Engineer. 3. The waiver of plat application shall be reviewed by the Dakota County Plat Commission, because the lot split abuts County rights-of-way. 4. All other City Code requirements shall be met. 5. The developer shall provide an asphalt base temporary trail along Pilot Knob Road, across Parcel A. 6. No variances shall be granted for future additions to any building, for lot coverage purposes. 7. The Developer shall present a landscaping plan including shielding the dumpsters, which shall be implemented during the construction process and that the plans be approved by the staff, including the submission of an approved landscape bond. All voted yea. R 83-64 8 00287 Council Minutes October 4, 1983 MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS SALARY City Administrator Hedges reviewed with the Council the salaries that are in effect for the cities within the metropolitan area and indicated that the range of salaries for city councilmembers and mayors are somewhat higher on the average than that in effect in the City. It was recommended by the City Administrator that the rate be increased from $3,600.00 per year to $4,500.00 for the Mayor, and from $3,000.00 per year to $3,600.00 per year for each council member, noting that salaries would still be somewhat below the average pay for other cities above 20,000 population in the State. Egan moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the recommendation for increases and authorize the amendment to Section 2.11 of the City Code to provide for the changes. All voted in favor. TOLLEFSON BUILDERS - VARIANCE - BRITTANY 4TH ADDITION An application of Tollefson Builders, Inc. for 10 foot variance to the front setback requirement of 30 feet for Lot 12, Block 1, Brittany 4th Addi- tion came before the Council. A representative of Tollefson Builders was present and the application was reviewed by Mr. Colbert. Mayor Blomquist had concerns about the need for driveway space by reducing the front driveway depth and Mr. Colbert stated that the building elevation would appear to avoid the need for the variance. After discussion, Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to deny the application because of lack of hardship shown, noting that it appeared that a different design for the home could be provided; further, that the staff review the matter with the applicant. All voted yes. LEXINGTON PLACE - FINAL PLAT The application of Lexington Place 1st Addition for final plat was presented to the Council by Mr. Colbert. There were no objections and the staff recommended approval. Egan moved, Smith seconded the motion to approve the application for final plat and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the related documents. All voted yes. R 83-65 LEXINGTON PLACE - UTILITIES - CONTRACT #83-15 Bids have now been received for Contract #83-15 and the low bidder is Encon Utilities, Inc. in the sum of $194,154.00. Staff recommended approval of the contract to the low bidder, noting that all necessary easements have now been acquired. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the staff recommendation. All voted yea. 9 00288 Council Minutes October 4, 1983 DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION APPOINTMENT The appointments for the local development commission under the Star City Program was presented to the Council. Mayor Blomquist recommended that the Dakota County Chamber of Commerce and the City both be involved in soliciting names, including advertising for members by the City through the local news media. Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to authorize the advertising for persons interested in the development commission and that the appointments be made at the regular City Council meeting on November 15, 1983. All voted yea. WEST TOWERVIEW ROAD - CONTRACT #82-10 It was recommended that final payment be approved and that the project be accepted for Contract #82-10 consisting of street improvements for West Tower- view Road and that the final payment be made in the sum of $15,569.93 to Buesing Brothers Trucking, Inc. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the recommendation of the staff that the project be accepted and final payment be made. All voted yes. PILOT KNOB OFFICE PARK - PRELIMINARY PLAT EXTENSION An application was received from the Minneapolis Federation of Jewish Service for extension of approval of the preliminary plat for Pilot Knob Office Park. It was noted that a 12 month extension was granted in June of 1981 and a 15 month extension in July of 1982, which expires on October 19, 1983. It was recommended that a six month final extension be granted and upon motion by Smith, seconded Thomas, it was resolved that staff recommendation for final extension of six months be granted and that the owner be notified of the Council's decision. All voted yes. METRO WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION - JOINT USE RENTAL AGREEMENT The MWCC Joint Use Rental Agreement with the City which has now been in existence for about ten years has been requested for extension by the Waste Control Commission. The Council has requested an increase in the fee to $250.00 per year and the Waste Control staff requested justification for the increase and without it would approve an increase to only $200.00 annually. There were concerns by Councilmembers relating to the odor from the Seneca Plant. Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the increase of the annual rental fee to $200.00. All voted yes. 10 Council Minutes 0021.39 October 4, 1983 TE NK S am` OUTUTS - CONTRACT #83-17 The plans and specifications for trunk storm sewer outlets in several areas including Project #381 - Borchert Ingersol Pond, Project #382 - Hurley Lake and Project #383 - Schwanz Lake were presented for approval. It was noted the majority of the required easements have been acquired and that it is expected that remaining easements will be acquired by Novemebr 1. Upon motion by Egan, seconded Thomas, it was resolved that the plans and specifications for Contract #83-17 be approved and the Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids to be opened at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 27, 1983 at the City Hall. All voted yes. . -I FRANZ - SENIOR CITIZEN DEFERMENT APPLICATION The application of Henry Franz for Senior Citizen Deferment under Project #297 was presented to the Council. It was noted that the Council had approved the deferment at its June 7, 1983 meeting, but would not be relieved of the 1983 installment already certified on his 1983 property tax statement. Dale Nathan, Attorney, appeared for the applicant and noted that the payment will be over 20% of the gross income of Mr. Franz. He also suggested that the cost for reimbursement would not be substantial and suggested that Mr. Franz bear the administrative cost. He suggested Mr. Franz pay the reimbursement cost but not be required to pay the second installment. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to authorize the refund of the 1983 installment, subject to payment of the reasonable administrative costs. All voted yes. NORTBVIEV MEADOWS--SETBACKS A letter from Rod Hardy of Sienna Corporation discussing side yard set- backs that relate to Northview Meadows Addition was presented to the Council. There were concerns of the building department relating to distances between residential units. There was no action on the letter dated September 29, 1983 from Mr. Hardy, but general agreement concerning its contents. TWIN VIEW MANOR 2ND ADDITION - VARIANCE The application of Sunshine Construction for front yard setback variance on Lot 7, Block 1, Twin View Manor 2nd Addition came before the Council. Mr. Colbert indicated that during the excavation for the footings, a 16 inch trunk water main located within the easement was exposed and apparently had been installed within two feet of the footing foundations on the edge of the easements. Because of the lateness and hardship involved, it was recommended that the Council approve the 16 foot setback variance for Lot 7, Block 1, Twin View Manor 2nd Addition, upon submission of written concurrence by all property owners in the subdivision. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the recommendation. All voted in favor. 11 00290 Council Minutes October 4, 1983 CEDAR CLIFF CONR;RCIAL ADDITION John Flanagan, the developer, appeared and requested interpretation of the Council's intent as to the possible use of a portion of Cedar Cliff Commercial Addition for mixed office and commercial use. Mr. Hedges reviewed the past action by the City Council regarding the site and noted that a number of contacts have been made by potential developers asking whether the Council would allow non-office uses on the site. After discussion, the Council sug- gested the developer submit a proposed layout for the subdivision with the indicated uses on the lots, including the projected road configuration. PILOT KNOB ROAD - STREETS AND UTILITIES - COUNTY CONTRACT #3105 The City has received a request for final payment from the Dakota County Highway Department based upon the completion of the County Contract #3105 and it was recommended that the final payment be approved. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the 7th and final payment requested to the Dakota County Highway Department for County Contract #3105 in the amount of $167,848.14. All voted yea. IDA SIEG - SENIOR CITIZEN DEFERMENT A request from Ida Sieg for senior citizen deferment of assessments under Project #352 covering the water main along Storland Road was reviewed. Mr. Colbert requested new guidelines or interpretation of the senior citizen deferment ordinance provision, particularly concerning income limits for the applicants. Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the applica- tion based upon the information submitted, subject to compliance with the Ordinance. All voted in favor. The staff was also requested to prepare revised guidelines for senior citizen deferment applications that would comply with the State statutory requirements. DREIEL HEIGHTS ADDITION - PROJECT #240 Public Works Director, Tom Colbert reviewed Project #240 concerning Drexel Heights street improvements with the councilmembers. He noted that the hearing on the assessments had been held on September 6, 1983 and continued to October 18, 1983, due to written objections. He further recommended that the Council reschedule the continued hearing from October 18, 1983 to October 11, 1983 at which time other assessment hearings will be held. Upon motion by Smith, seconded Wachter, it was resolved that the continued assessment hearing for the Drexel Heights Addition street improvements under Project #240, be reset to October 11, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. at the Eagan City Hall. All voted in favor. 12 00291 Council Minutes October 4, 1983 STANLEY PIEKARSKI - PROJECT #182R - TRUNK STORM SEWER T.H. 55/BURR OAK POND Tom Colbert discussed with the Council the assessment objections filed by Stanley Piekarski on his property on Highway #55 under Project #182R at the assessment hearing in July. He recommended that the Council ratify and re- schedule the assessment hearing for the Peikarski assessments on October 11, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. at the Eagan City Hall to consider the assessments and objections. Upon motion by Thomas, seconded Egan, it was resolved that the rescheduled hearing be set for October 11, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. as recommended. All voted in favor. CABLE CClI1IISSION APPOINTMENTS The Mayor scheduled a special council meeting for October 11, 1983 prior to the special assessment hearings at 6:00 p.m. to interview candidates for the Joint Cable Commission. CITY INTERNS Tom Hedges requested approval from the City Council for the hiring of two Interns, including John Sachi for the Engineering Department and Ed Meister, an Administrative Intern. Thomas moved, Egan seconded the motion to authorize the recommendation. All voted yes. FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING After further discussion based upon earlier review of the bids that had been submitted for the Fire Administration Building, Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the low bid from Zastrow Nasset Construction Company in the sum of $63,140.00 and to authorize the award of the contract. All voted in favor. CHECKLIST Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the following Check- list dated: nntnher 4, 1983 All voted yea. 13 00292 Council Minutes October 4, 1983 ADJOUFMIM Upon motion by Smith, seconded Wachter, it was resolved that the meeting adjourn at 11:40 p.m. All voted in favor. PHH . all City C1 rk 14