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05/15/1984 - City Council Regular MINUTES OF A REGULAR FETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL EAGAN, MINNESOTA MAY 15, 1984 A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, May 15, 1984 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Mayor Blomquist and City Councilmembers Smith, Wachter, Egan and Thomas. Also present were City Administrator Hedges, City Planner Runkle, Consulting Engineer Rosene, Assistant City Engineer Hefti and City Attorney Hauge. Mayor Blomquist announced at the convening of the meeting at 6:30 p.m. that due to the School Board election for the Eagan-Rosemount-Apple Valley District, that there would be no official business that would transpire until 8:00 p.m. She indicated that informal discussion would take place regarding certain items on the agenda and that any person present would have the right to ask questions or make statements concerning all items on the agenda, after 8:00 p.m. The Council proceeded to review items dealing with the departments, consent agenda, the additional items, and certain items of new business. At 8:00 p.m. Mayor Blomquist announced the convening of the regular meeting. AGENDA Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to adopt the agenda with the understanding that there had been discussion regarding certain agenda items beginning at 6:30 p.m. All voted in favor. MINUTES May 1., 1984 - Regular meeting. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the minutes with the exception that on page 2, it was noted under the Consent Agenda that Mr. David Perrier appeared concerning the application of McCrea and Associates; on page 11 regarding Oak Cliff Development Vari- ance, that there were no objections to the application; and on page 7 regard- ing Cedar Cliff Commercial 1st Addition, that the amendment to the Planned Development would allow hours from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. All voted yea. April 24, 1984 _ Special Meeting. Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the minutes. All voted yes. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PROJECT #399 - SILVER BELL ROAD - STREET REPAIR Rich Hefti, Assistant Public Works Director, stated that preliminary cost estimates had been prepared covering the proposed upgrading of Silver Bell Road with an estimated cost of approximately $220,000.00. This would include extensive subgrade correction work near the intersection of Beau D' Rue Drive and Silver Bell Road, and there was discussion by Councilmembers as to the method and the property that could be assessed from the 7 ton to 9 ton design status. The staff was directed to do more study and make further recommenda- tions to the City Council concerning the proposed project. 1 Council Minutes May 15, 1984 DUPLEX LOT SPLITS Councilmembers suggested that the staff study and make a recommendation to the Council concerning simplification of splitting duplex lots into two separate single family lots in order to avoid formal presentation to the City Council if all minimum ordinance conditions are fulfilled. CONSENT AGENDA The following consent agenda items were submitted and recommended for approval: 1. Oakwood Heights - Plat Waiver. Application was received from Sun- shine Construction requesting a waiver of plat to split Lot 6, Block 1, a duplex lot in Oakwood Heights 2nd Addition into two separate lots. Staff recommended approval subject to compliance with all normal city requirements. 2. Lexington Square Addition - Final Plat. The staff recommended approval of the application for final plat approval of Lexington Square Addi- tion and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute the necessary documents. R 84-34.1 3. Rose Hill Addition - Final Plat. The final plat application for Rose Hill Addition was submitted and the staff recommended approval of the plat subject to City requirements. R 84-34.2 4. Knob Hill Professional Park - Final Plat. The application for approval of the final plat for Knob Hill Professional Park has been submitted and the staff recommended the Council approve the final plat application, subject to City requirements. R 84-34.5 5. Park Ridge 2nd Addition - Final Plat. The application for approval of the final plat of Park Ridge 2nd Addition has been submitted to the City and the staff after reviewing the application and accompanying documents, recommended approval, subject to necessary City final plat requirements. R 84-34.4 6. Hillandale 2nd Addition - Final Plat. The staff recommended approval of the final plat application of Hillandale 2nd Addition, subject however, to the condition that all necessary City requirements be fulfilled. R 84-34.3 7. Evergreen Park Right-of-Way Dedication. A resolution was submitted to the City Council authorizing the dedication of Lodgepole Court as public right-of-way. It was noted that the cul-de-sac had been installed by the City but that an easement had not been acquired from the developer. It was recom- mended by the staff that the Resolution dedicating the public right-of-way and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the related documents, be approved by the Council. 2 Council Minutes May 15, 1984 8. Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Special Assessment Cancellation. The staff submitted a report indicating that three parcels in Section 3 that were formerly owned by Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. and acquired by MnDOT for right-of-way for I-494 were inadvertently assessed by the City. Assessments have been paid with tax statements on the parcels by mistake and the staff recommended that all future assessment obligations be cancelled and past assessments collected by the City be refunded to the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. 9. Lone Oak Pond - Project #410 - Feasibility Report. The staff has recommended that a feasibility report covering a gravity storm sewer outlet for the Lone Oak Pond DP-10 under Project #410 be prepared for submission to the City Council. 10. Contractor's Licenses. The staff submitted a list of general con- tractors, a swimming pool contractor and heating and ventilating contractor who have applied for permits to operate in the City and the permit applica- tions were recommended to be approved by the City Council. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the foregoing Consent Agenda items as presented and to authorize the execution of the necessary documents to implement the recommendations. All voted yes. LEXINGTON AVENUE TRUNK WATERMAIN - CONTRACT #84-9 The bids were opened on May 11, 1984 for Contract #84-9 including a base bid and alternate bid requesting costs associated with having to auger or jack underneath County Road #43 - Lexington Avenue. There was discussion con- cerning the turnback of that portion of Lexington Way to the City by Dakota County, but it apparently has not been done to date. After discussion, Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to receive the bids and to award the contract to Lametti & Sons, Inc., the low bidder, with a total base bid of $279,500.00 and total alternate bid of $8,000.00, for a total bid of $287,500.00, with the understanding that if an open cut of Lexington Way is authorized, that the alternate be rejected and in the event that an open cut is not authorized, that the alternate bid would be accepted and awarded. All voted yes. OAK CLIFF POND - CONTRACT #84-11 The plans have been completed for Oak Cliff Pond under Contract #84-11 for the construction of a lift station and force main pursuant to Project #400. The public hearing for Project #400 is scheduled for June 5, 1984 and upon motion by Blomquist, seconded Egan, it was resolved that the considera- tion of the plans and specifications be continued until June 5, 1984. All members voted yes. 3 Council Minutes May 15, 1984 ROSE HILL & SAFARI ADDITIONS - CONTRACT #84-12 The developers of Safari Addition and Rose Hill Addition have submitted petitions for feasibility reports and the developer of the Safari Addition has now indicated that it may scale down the Safari Addition project. It was recommended that the Safari Addition under Contract #402 be eliminated from the project. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the plans and specifications for Project 4403 under Contract #84-12 and to eliminate the plans for Project #402 regarding Safari Addition. All voted in favor. OVERHILL FARM - HAY LABS - CONTRACT #82-1 It was recommended by the City Council that a Stipulation between Richard Knutson, Inc. and the City covering improvements on Wilderness Run Road, Dodd Road and Overvill Farm Addition be approved. It was noted that the American Arbitration Association (AAA) proceedings have taken place between the two parties and the staff recommended that the Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release providing for $21,000.00 payment to Richard Knutson, Inc. be approved. $18,000.00 would have been paid to close the contract and $3,000.00 additional would consist of dewatering a portion of the project. There was discussion by councilmembers concerning the water level in the South Oaks Pond noting the level has dropped considerably. Consulting Engineer Bob Rosene indicated that the pond could rise about one foot higher above the invert outlet, noting that the drainage area has now been reduced, due to the platting of Overhill Farm Addition. Councilman Smith suggested that water be pumped from the pond to the south side of Cliff Road into the South Oaks Pond. After further discus- sion, Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the settlement agree- ment and mutual release with the understanding that the staff will continue to study the pond level issue and report to the Council concerning its findings by the first meeting in July, 1984. All voted in favor. TOMARK 2ND ADDITION - CONTRACT #82-9 The City has received a request for final payment for Contract #82-9 consisting of streets and utilities in Tomark 2nd Addition and staff recom- mended approval. Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to authorize the 6th and final payment to S.M. Hentges & Sons in the amount of $55,406.53 and accept the project for perpetual maintenance. All voted yea. 4 Council Minutes C May 15, 1984 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE FINANCING APPLICATION FEE City Administrator, Tom Hedges, discussed with the Council a proposed fee application requirement for applicants requesting multi-housing revenue financing in the City. He noted that Marcia Cohodes of Miller & Schroeder Municipals, Inc. was present and had done a survey indicating that fees run up to $1,000.00 for such similar applications in cities throughout the metropoli- tan area. Staff recommended a $500.00 application fee similar to the indus- trial revenue financing fee for the City. Egan moved, Smith seconded the motion to approve the multi-housing revenue financing application fee in the amount of $500.00 per application with the understanding that in the event that there is a significantly larger amount of administrative time involved, that the applicant will be charged an additional fee as determined by the City Administrator. All voted yes. BRUTGER COMPANY - MULTI-HOUSING REVENUE FINANCING APPLICATION An application had been received from Brutger Companies for multi-family housing revenue financing bond issue, not to exceed $9,500,000.00 to build two three-story buildings containing approximately 210 units of rental housing at Coachman Road and Letendre Street. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to schedule a public hearing on the application for June 19, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. at the Eagan City Hall. All voted yes. CAN-AMERICAN REALTY MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL HOUSING REVENUE BOND ISSUE The application of Can-American Realty Company for multi-family housing revenue financing for the proposed Cinnamon Ridge 7th Addition was presented to the Council. The proposal includes $12,500,000.00 in revenue financing, noting that the applicant is proposing to privately place the bonds. There was a question as to whether an underwriter is necessary and it was recom- mended the City Council Finance Committee meet to make a recommendation con- cerning the underwriting issue. The decision on the issue was continued until later in the Council meeting. INDUSTRIAL REVENUE FINANCING BILL - 1984 LEGISLATURE Mr. Hedges indicated that a bill adopted by the 1984 Minnesota Legisla- ture provides for the allotment of industrial revenue funds and recommended that the City Council must make a determination as to entitlement by May 27, 1984. Egan moved, Smith seconded the motion to authorize the City of Eagan as an entitlement issuer for industrial revenue financing pursuant to the 1984 Legislation, with the understanding that the administrator will submit the necessary information at the May 24, 1984 special meeting. The Council will meet as the Board of Equalization on May 24, 1984 at the City Hall at 7:00 p.m. All voted in favor. 5 Council Minutes May 15, 1984 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION DAY The Council scheduled June 9, 1984 as Volunteer Recognition Day for the City, including a bus tour and the dedication of the newly acquired city bell at the Eagan Municipal Center. MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS Mr. Hedges stated that meetings involving City Council members will include the Minnesota League of Cities Conference in Duluth between June 12 and 15, 1984; the AMM Annual Meeting on May 30, 1984; the Municipal Legisla- tive Commission meeting on May 23, 1984; and Congressman Frenzel's Dakota County Municipality meeting on May 18, 1984. Councilmembers are invited to attend any of the meetings. PUBLIC HEARINGS SAFARI ADDITION - PROJECT #402 - STREETS AND UTILITIES The Mayor convened the public hearing concerning Project #402 consisting of streets and utilities in proposed Safari Addition. The Council authorized the preparation of the feasibility report for Project 4402 consisting of Safari Addition streets and utilities. The developer has indicated some difficulty concerning financial guarantees and has requested that a scaled- back plat will be submitted for approval providing for only a small number of service installations, which will be installed privately. The developer therefore requested that Project #402 be denied. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to close the hearing and to deny Project #402. All voted in favor. ROSE HILL ADDITION - PROJECT #403 The next hearing convened by Mayor Blomquist covered the request of Howard Kyllo for streets and utilities in Rose Hill Addition. Mr. Hefti and Mr. Rosene discussed the project and there were no objections to the proposal. Egan moved, Thomas seconded the motion to close the hearing and to authorize the installation of streets and utilities under Project #403 and authorize the preparation of plans and specifications. All voted yes. SUN CLIFF 2ND ADDITION - PROJECT #398 The hearing regarding the application of Advanced Developers, Inc. for street and utility improvements under Project #398 in Sun Cliff 2nd Addition was convened by the Mayor. The developer has recently expressed concerns about increasing interest rates and the viability of proceeding with the entire development and has now proposed to scale down the project somewhat. The Public Works Director recommended continuation until the June 5 regular meeting. Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to continue the hearing until the June 5, 1984 meeting at 7:00 p.m. All voted yes. 6 Council Minutes May 15, 1984 LEXINGTON SQUARE 1ST ADDITION - PROJECT #401 The hearing concerning sanitary sewer and trunk storm sewer improvements under Project #401 in Lexington Square 1st Addition was brought before the Council. Mr. Hefti and Mr. Rosene discussed the feasibility report and it was noted there were no objections to the proposal. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to close the hearing, to approve the installation of the trunk sanitary and storm sewer under Project #401 and authorize the preparation of the plans and specifications. All voted yes. HILLANDALE 1ST ADDITION - UTILITY EASEMENT VACATION The hearing concerning the application of the developer of the Hillandale 1st Addition for vacation of utility easements and public right of way was convened by Mayor Bea Blomquist. Rich Hefti discussed the proposal and a Resolution was submitted with the packet, noting that some street and utility easements are proposed to be vacated, due to the projected development of Hillandale 2nd Addition. There were no objections. Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to close the hearing and approve the vacation of the public right-of-way and related drainage and utility easements as described. All voted in favor. KOST ROAD - VACATION The next vacation hearing concerned the application of the proposed vacation of a portion of Kost Road between Wescott Hills Drive and Trails End Road. The reason for the vacation was because of the proposed development of Wescott Hills Addition to the north. All affected property owners have been noticed and no objections were submitted. Mr. Hefti described the proposed vacation and recommended approval. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to close the hearing and to approve the vacation of the pubic right-of-way of Kost Road as presented. All members voted yes. YANKEE DOODLE RESERVOIR LETTERING - CONTRACT #84-4 The City Engineer, Bob Rosene, submitted to the City Council four artist renderings for the proposed lettering of the name Eagan on the Yankee Doodle Water Reservoir. One of the four schematics provided no lettering. After discussion concerning the alternates, Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to recommend the proposal on page 97A of the packet. Those in favor were Egan and Wachter; those against were Thomas, Smith and Blomquist. There were concerns about what the lettering would look like because of the pilasters that would separate the letters. No action was taken and there will be no lettering on the reservoir tank. 7 Ham: h~ `w~ Council Minutes May 15, 1984 WESTBURY ADDITION - CONTRACT #84-8 At the May 1, 1984 council meeting, the council reviewed the bids for Contract 484-8 opened on April 27, 1984. The contract incorporates Projects #396 and #401, and it was noted that the public hearing for Project #401 was scheduled for May 15, 1984. Rich Hefti described the Contract and indicated that "unbalanced" bids had been received, noting that Northdale Construction was the low base bidder but Lametti & Sons, Inc. was the low bidder covering the base bid and alternate bid of $957,659.00. It was recommended that the low bidder, Lametti & Sons, Inc. be awarded the Contract and that the alter- nate bid be accepted. Assessments for Project #396 were recommended to generally conform with those provided in the feasibility report. There was discussion concerning the proposed assessments and Egan then moved, Smith seconded the motion to approve the low bid of Lametti & Sons, Inc. covering the base bid and alternate bid for $957,659.00. All voted in favor. CEDAR CLIFF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT Mr. Hedges indicated that a letter had been received from James Durning, the proposed developer of the Cedar Cliff Commercial subdivision, asking that the City Council reconsider its motion of May 1, 1984 on the amendment to the Planned Development Agreement. It was noted that at that meeting, the Council members voted 3 in favor, 1 against, and 1 abstention, and therefore that application failed. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to authorize the Council to reconsider the application. All voted in favor. Mayor Blomquist indicated she objected to the proposed change in the plan between the Planning Commission and the Council meeting, wherein a restaurant was added at the southwest corner. Mr. Durning was present, together with his architect, and Mr. Durning stated that the restaurant plan will be deleted. He stated that it was his opinion that the berm and the building in place would reduce the noise impact on the residences to the north and that he also was requesting right-turn in and out from Cliff Road to the subdivision. A number of neighboring property owners, including Steve Darling, were present and indicated they generally favored the proposal, but were concerned about the decor of the office buildings. They recommended the following: 1. That the decor of the office commercial buildings conform generally with the neighboring residences to the north. 2. That trash containers be completely concealed. 3. That outdoor lighting be directed away from the residential homes. 4. That berming would provide for sizable pine and spruce trees. 8 Council Minutes May 15, 1984 Mr. Durning stated he was generally in agreement with all the conditions proposed by the neighbors and also the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission. Wachter moved, Smith seconded the motion to approve the applica- tion for rezoning to Planned Development according to the conditions that were provided in the May 1, 1984 Council minutes. There was discussion concerning the hours for the commercial businesses to be open and certain neighbors opposed the 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. time frame. All voted in favor. Thomas then moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the application for prelimi- nary plat approval, including the architectural plans for the buildings to be submitted to the Advisory Planning Commission, subject to the conditions also provided in the May 1, 1984 minutes. All voted in favor. PHEASANT KNOLL TOWNHOMES - PRELIMINARY PLAT The application of Dunn Real Estate Management, Inc. for preliminary plat approval for Pheasant Knoll Townhomes was next considered by the Council. The Advisory Planning Commission recommended approval at its April 24, 1984 meet- ing subject to numerous conditions. It was noted that an earlier application had been submitted to the City Council and several changes have now been incorporated including a proposed cul-de-sac south of Diffley Road. Several neighboring property owners appeared and objected to the cul-de-sac on park property being built by the City for the benefit of the developer. Wachter moved, Smith seconded the motion to continue the application until the Council meeting of July 19, 1984, noting that the Park Committee asked for additional time to consider the park proposal. All voted yes. SEE PLAT FILE CINNAMON RIDGE 7TH ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT The next application consisted of the Can-American Realty Corporation application for preliminary plat approval of Cinnamon Ridge 7th Addition consisting of approximately 20 acres and containing 260 dwelling units. The application was considered by the Planning Commission at its April 24, 1984 meeting and the Commission recommended approval subject to numerous condi- tions. The proposed plan consisted of 11 three-story buildings with 260 covered parking spaces and 12 garage structures. Commission members were concerned about landscape buffering, the Metcalf connection completion, ful- fillment of park dedication and construction plans within the Cinnamon Ridge project. Dale Runkle detailed the application and noted the change of the Slater's Road configuration. He stated that a meeting with Homeowner's Asso- ciation members had been held, and certain changes had been made in the site plan. Mark Parranto, Brian Weber, Lynn Carlson Weber, and the project archi- tect, were present. Also, Mr. Zachman was in attendance. It was proposed by the developer that the Metcalf connection be completed at the time the development of the subdivision adjacent to the connecting road and also Mr. Zachman explained the proposal for the completion for the park construction work and the steps being taken to resolve the water ponding in the project. Brian Weber indicated that market rate rental housing is being proposed with $500.00 to $600.00 per month rentals. 9 Council Minutes May 15, 1984 Representatives from Carriage Hills Homes Association were present and stated that most concerns had been addressed. They agreed with a number of the items, but were concerned about snow storage. They recommended the loca- tion of the park and that one building could be moved back 30 feet. One owner at the southwest corner was present and had concerns about the drop in the terrain and it was noted the final grades had not been determined. A letter dated May 7, 1984 from Can-American Realty Corporation to the Carriage Hills Homeowners Association detailing certain concerns was discussed and Mr. Weber indicated the conditions could be made a part of the approval of the project. It is understood that no cash will be received as credited towards park contribution until all of the park improvements have been completed. Thomas moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the application for preliminary plat approval, subject to the following conditions: 1. The general conditions in the May 7, 1984 letter from Can-American Realty Corporation would be included as part of the approval of the project, including the following: a. The most westerly building was moved 30 feet further away from the property line to make it a full 60 feet from the western property line. b. Small dense plantings immediately adjacent to the floor patios and larger plants near the property borders to provide privacy will be installed. c. Shrubs, hedges and berming will be used to insure privacy for vehicles in parking lots, both internally and for area neighbors. d. All attempts will be made to provide proper maintenance includ- ing closed garbage areas and heavy landscaping. e. A detailed erosion plan will be submitted to the City. 2. The plat shall be subject to the Dakota County Plat Commission's review and comments because the plat abuts a county road. 3. The plat shall be subject to the Minnesota Department of Transporta- tion's review and comments because the plat abuts a state road. 4. Detailed grading, drainage, erosion control and utility plans shall be approved by City staff. 5. A detailed landscape plan shall be approved by City staff and a landscape bond shall be submitted and not released until one year after the landscaping has been completed. 6. The park dedication requirements shall be completed to the satisfac- tion of the Park Committee and City staff. 10 Council Minutes May 15, 1984 7. A determination should be made as to the implementation of the Metcalf Road street connection. 8. A development agreement shall be prepared and approved by the City of Eagan prior to construction. 9. All applicable ordinances of the City shall be complied with. 10. That the developer meet with the homeowners association members and neighboring owners before the council meeting. 11. That outlot A at the southeast corner be tied together with a platted lot for tax purposes to avoid tax delinquency on the parcel. 12. A left turn lane on Cliff Road for newly proposed Slater Road according to Dakota County requirements shall be installed. 13. The City will require utility and drainage easements 10 feet in width adjoining all streets and 5 feet in width adjoining side and rear lot lines. 14. The City will require utility easements a minimum of 15 feet in width for all public utilities not constructed within the street right-of-way. This item will be reviewed again when the utility plans for this subdivision have been submitted along with the final plat. All members voted in favor. SEE PLAT FILE CAN-AMERICAN COMPANY - MULTI-HOUSING REVENUE FINANCING The application of Can-American Realty for public hearing by the City Council to consider a multi-family rental housing revenue bond issue in the amount of $12,500,000.00 to fund a housing project in the Cinnamon Ridge 7th Addition was next considered by the Council. The question had arisen as to whether Miller & Schroeder must be used for all multi-housing revenue finance projects, noting that the proposal includes private placement. Egan moved, Thomas seconded the motion to schedule a public hearing for June 19, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall to consider the application of Can-American Realty Corporation for multi-family housing revenue bonds as presented, and that the issue concerning private placement be addressed by the Finance Committee and a recommendation submitted at the June 19, 1984 meeting. All voted in favor. 11 Council Minutes May 15, 1984 HARVEY KIRCHNER - VARIANCE REQUEST The application of Harvey and Rita Kirchner for variance from the 5 acre lot minimum in an Agricultural Zone located on Highway #55 in Section 12 was brought before the Council. Mr. and Mrs. Kirchner were present and Dale Runkle briefly detailed the proposal. It was noted that a waiver of plat procedure was being required for the 5 acre lot size and 300 foot frontage requirement in an unsewered area. The proposal is to sell the parcel to a prospective buyer for construction of one residence on the parcel. The size is 4.0 acres and it was noted that at the present time, it was not as unlikely that that parcel will be subdivided. Because of the excessive real estate taxes and the fact that the parcel cannot be increased due to the ownership of lots on either side, on the west and east, the owners requested a variance. The owner of the exception appeared and stated that he opposed the installa- tion of sewer and water at the present time. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the application, subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall locate the future residence in accordance with an overall plan, in order that when utilities are available, the owners can maximize the use of the land. 2. The property shall not be subdivided until sewer and water are available to the site. 3. The future owners shall provide a drainage and utility plan for approval of the City staff prior to any construction. 4. All other setbak requirements and City ordinance requirements shall be complied with. All voted in favor. HILLCRESr ADDITION - FRONT SETBACK VARIANCE The application of John Parranto for a 10 foot variance from 30 foot front setback for Lots 21 through 29, Block 1, Hillcrest Addition, was next considered. Dale Runkle explained the proposal and noted that the topography and many trees was the reason for the application and for the hardship. There were no objections to the application and two conditions were recommended by the staff. Thomas moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the application, subject to the following conditions: 1. The variances shall be subject to the approval of the building inspector on an individual lot basis. 2. All other setback requirements and City ordinances shall be adhered to. All members voted affirmatively. 12 Council Minutes May 15, 1984 NAEGELE COMPANY - ADVERTISING SIGN RELOCATION A request has been made by the Naegele Company to relocate the outdoor advertising sign recently approved adjacent to Cedar Avenue. The request is to relocate the sign approximately 450 feet northwest of the previous location near the railroad right-of-way on Cedar Avenue. The grade would be at the same position with the same height and square footage as originally proposed. A representative was present, together with the owner of the property. There being no objection, Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the application, subject to compliance with all City requirements. Those in favor were Smith, Thomas and Egan; those against were Wachter and Blomquist. CITY HISTORY The Councilmembers discussed the proposal to hire a journalist to review the proposed City History before July 15, 1984. City Administrator, Tom Hedges, was directed to proceed with the hiring of a person who could review the drafts and submit recommendations to the Council. SILVER BELL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT #399 Councilmembers again discussed the proposed upgrading of Silver Bell Road and Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to accept the feasibility report and schedule a public hearing for June 19, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall. All voted yes. NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. Tom Hedges reviewed with the Council an 85 foot parcel on the north side of I-494 and the Eagan north boundary line. He noted the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. owns the parcel and it was proposed to sell the parcel to Northland Mortgage and to develop with land to the north in Mendota Heights. The staff was requested to make a recommendation concerning the application method for approval of the development of the parcel within the Eagan city limits. KNOB HILL ADDITION - PROFESSIONAL PARK City Attorney Paul Hauge requested that City Council adopt a motion amending the September 20, 1983 regular city council minutes regarding the preliminary plat approval of Knob Hill Professional Park. Upon motion by Egan, seconded Blomquist, it was resolved that the City Council minutes of September 20, 1983 be amended to provide that the application for preliminary plat approval of Knob Hill Professional Park be and it hereby is approved subject to the conditions that were recommended by the Advisory Planning Commission. All voted yes. 13 Council Minutes May 15, 1984 CHECKLIST Thomas moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the following check- list dated: April 30, 1984 & May 15, 1984 $218,244.44 $3,407,864.78 All voted yea. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Egan, it was resolved that the meeting adjourn at 11:10 p.m. PHH V v ru, U_ Cit lerk 14