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12/04/1984 - City Council Regular MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL EAGAN, MINNESOTA DECEMBER 4, 1984 A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, December 4, 1984, at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. All members were present except Thomas who was excused. Also present were Consulting Engineers Mark Hansen and Bob Rosene, Public Works Director Colbert, City Administrator Hedges, City Planner Runkle and City Attorney Hauge. AGENDA Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the Agenda as pre- sented. All voted yes. MINUTES November 20, 1984 - Regular Meeting. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the minutes with the following changes, and subject to any corrections that Councilman Thomas may make: 1. Page 1, the revisions to the October 30, 1984 minutes presented a motion to approve minutes with the exception on page 8 as to the building per-nit dealing with the Lunka Addition and that Blomquist and Egan voted no and the other councilmembers voted yes; 2. Page 2 regarding tax increment criteria, that Egan moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the resolution with revisions entitled "Amending Guidelines and Criteria for Interest Rate Reduction Program for Multi-Family Housing Development Programs"; 3. Page 2 regarding Reconvening the City Council, Blomquist moved, Thomas seconded the motion to adjourn the HRA; 4. Page 9 regarding Blackhawk Townhouse Apartments, that Councilman Smith requested the applicant redraw the plat to provide for the buildings in the lower area rather than the higher areas; 5. Page 10 regarding Ardell Moser, the primary reason for the motion was because it appeared that the applicants were living in Apple Valley; 6. Page 13 regarding Burnsville-Eagan Cable Commission appointments, Councilmember Smith discussed with the Council appointments to the Cable Commission; 7. Page 14 concerning I-35E Funding Resolution, also includes I-494. All members voted in favor. November 13, 1984 _ Special Meeting Minutes. Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the minutes subject to any corrections that Councilman Thomas may make to the minutes. All voted in favor. 1 Council Minutes December 4, 1984 PARKING ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT Councilmembers discussed with the staff the enforcement of the recently adopted parking ordinance and noted that a number of complaints have been received from persons who were cited after the recent 4 inch snow fall last weekend. No action was taken. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Street Name Changes. Public Works Director Colbert recommended to the City Council that street name changes take place on the following streets: 1. Englert Road. That portion of Englert Road lying west of I-35E between Federal Drive extension and Blackhawk Hills Road, was recommended to be renamed Blackhawk Hills Road. 2. Violet Lane. That portion of Violet Lane lying between I-35E and Pilot Knob Road was recommended to be renamed Duckwood Drive. 3. East Blue Gentian Road. It was recommended that East Blue Gentian Road be renamed O'Neill Drive due to the fact that the relocation of East Blue Gentian Road eliminated the existing O'Neill Drive. Councilmembers requested that notices of the proposed name changes be sent to all affected property owners and that the Council will then consider the changes at its regular February 5, 1985 council meeting. CONSENT AGENDA The following consent agenda items were presented to the Council and staff recommended approval: 1. Contractors Licenses. A schedule of applicants for contractor's licenses including general contractors, homeowner, heating & ventilating, masonry cement work and plumbers was presented and recommended to be approved. 2. 1985 Cigarette License Renewals. There are approximately 60 license applications for renewal in 1985 presented. Staff recommended approval. 3. 1985 Burglar Alarm Renewals. Approximately 40 burglar alarm appli- cations for renewal were presented to the Council and it was recommended that they be approved. 4. Off-Sale 3.2 Beer License - SuperAmerica, Inc. An application from SuperAmerica, Inc. for off-sale 32 beer license for 1406 Yankee Doodle Road was brought before the Council and recommended to be approved. 2 Council Minutes'. December 4, 1984 5. South Oaks Addition - Resolution. When South Oaks Addition was approved on October 1, 1968, it was approved with certain conditions and because these conditions were no longer of concern to the City, it was recom- mended that a Resolution be adopted waiving compliance with the final plat conditions, recorded as Document #559473. 6. McKee 2nd Addition - Temporary Easement Release. The realtor repre- senting the present owners of Lot 5, Block 2, McKee 2nd Addition requested from the City a release of the temporary construction easement on that lot that was acquired in 1967. The staff recommended the Council approve the authorization of the execution of a Quit Claim Deed for the release of the temporary easement. 7. Holmes Addition - Ponding Easement Release. The Public Works Director had been requested by the current owners of Lots 1 and 2 of the Holmes Addition that the ponding easement that had been imposed on the sub- division in 1972 with the description covering more than the lake portion, be released to clear title to the property. It was originally proposed that a Quit Claim deed be approved releasing the easement but Title Insurance Company requested that a formal vacation take place. It was therefore recommended that the Council schedule a public hearing to be held on January 15, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. at which time a public hearing concerning the vacation of the ponding easement over the Holmes Addition, which Easement was dated June 29, 1972, be scheduled. 8. Water Treatment Plant - Well Conversions Contract #84-18 - Change Order #2. A proposed change order #2 to Contract #84-18 concerning well conversions of the water treatment plant providing for an additional $2,528.00, was recommended by the staff for approval by the Council. 9. Northview Fence - Backstop - Final Payment. Final payment to Tennis West in the amount of $27,128.50 for the fence and backstop at the Northview Athletic Field was recommended to be approved. Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve and authorize the implementation of the foregoing consent agenda items. All voted in favor. CEDAR GROVE 3RD & 5TH ADDITION - STREET CONSTRUCTION - PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Bea Blomquist convened at 7:00 p.m. the public hearing regarding the proposed street construction in Cedar Grove 3rd & 5th Addition. The feasibility report had been submitted to the Council and the schedule was for the 3rd and 5th Additions for December 4, and the 4th Addition for December 18, 1984. Public Works Director Tom Colbert presented the project in detail and also provided a slide presentation indicating the current status of the streets in the subdivisions, before and after views of streets in the Cedar 3 Council Minutes December 4, 1984 Grove 1st and 2nd Additions that have been improved, and also explained in detail the proposed costs for the improvements. He indicated that the streets had been constructed in the 3rd and 4th Additions in the early 1960's and in the 5th Addition in approximately 1967 or 1968. The proposed financing would be 25% for the City and 75% by the owners of adjacent property, with all lots in each subdivision to be assessed at the same rate. It was proposed that plans and specifications be prepared if the Council authorizes the improvement project and that advertisement for bids and contract award take place during the current winter, with estimated completion time in the fall of 1985 and assessments spread by mid-1986. A large number of property owners were present primarily from the 5th Addition. Henry Peterson from Cedar Grove 5th Addition was concerned about a number of items, including the date of the street construction and the service life of the residential streets in that subdivision. He objected to the 5th Addition being included and stated it was premature to reconstruct those streets. One objecting owner suggested that there be road restrictions in the spring, but Mr. Colbert explained that many owners require deliveries and therefore it is advisable to have the streets installed to handle large truc~-_s. Councilman Smith indicated generally that residents in Cedar Grove 5th Addition were opposed and that the Council is not compelling reconstruc- tion in any subdivision. The Mayor suggested that a survey be sent to home- owners requesting their positions regarding the proposal. After extensive discussion, at 8:25 p.m. Councilman Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to continue the public hearing until the December 18, 1984 regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. All members voted yes. FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND BUDGET The Federal Revenue Sharing Fund Budget hearing was next convened by the Mayor. City Administrator Tom Hedges explained to the Council that at least one revenue sharing budget hearing is required to be held before the overall City budget is adopted. The balance estimated by the Director of Finance on December 31, 1984 will be $307,292.00 with a total available in 1985 of $445,552.00. It was recommended that the amount be budgeted for capital outlay and/or operations noting that there had been suggestions that a portion of it be for public works garage expansion. After comments were requested from the audience, Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to close the public hearing and to consider the use of a portion of the funds for public works garage expansion purposes. All members voted yes. 4 Council Minutes December 4, 1984 BLACKHAWK TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT PROJECT MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS The hearing regarding the application for multi-family housing revenue bonds for the Blackhawk Townhouse project was convened. It was noted that the application for preliminary plat had not been acted upon by the Council and upon motion by Wachter, seconded Egan, it was resolved that the public hearing be continued until later in the meeting, after the consideration of the appli- cation for preliminary plat approval. All members voted yea. RICHARD W. ANDERSON - INDUSTRIAL REVENUE FINANCING The public hearing regarding the application of R. W. Anderson, Inc. for industrial revenue financing in the amount of $3,500,000.00 for the CTC Business Campus project was convened by Mayor Blomquist. Noting that the application for zoning and preliminary plat approval had not been acted upon, upon motion by Egan, seconded Wachter, it was resolved that the application be continued until after the consideration of the foregoing application by the Council. All voted in favor. BLACKHAWK TOWNHOUSE PROJECT - PRELIMINARY PLAT The application of Douglas Johnson for preliminary plat approval of the Blackhawk Townhouse Apartment project on 11.7 acres and containing 168 dwelling units was again considered by the Council. It was noted that the Council had considered it at its November 20, 1984 meeting and additional information was requested. Mr. Runkle reviewed a site/distance drawing and indicated that if the buildings were moved closer to the freeway, they may be lower and there may be less noise impact with the location of the berm, but depending on the topography, the noise impact could vary somewhat. He also showed an alternate layout without the setback variance along the freeway. The Mayor requested that a drawing be prepared showing the buildings in the lower areas, rather than along the hillsides. Mr. Johnson and his architect, Mr. Erickson, were present and explained the proposal to the Council. They indicated that the project was designed to save the existing trees and the reason for the 30 foot setback is that it presents a preferable plan according to the developer. Mr. Johnson stated that the concept plan had been presented to the City in 1973 with conditional approval. He indicated that additional berming will be added along the north and tree plantings will be installed on top of the berm and also around the pond. Several neighboring property owners were present including one neighbor on Blackhawk Road who had concerns about headlights glaring into and out of his property from persons entering and exiting the multi-family development. Mr. Erickson and Mr. Johnson stated that there will be plantings and that they will meet with all the neighbors when the landscape plan is completed. After extended discus- sion, Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the application subject to the following conditions: 5 Council Minutes December 4, 1984 1. Permits for filling within right-of-way and Northern Natural Gas Company's easement shall be obtained prior to final plat approval. 2. A 20 foot utility easement shall be obtained by the applicant from MnDOT for the water main construction. 3. A ponding and utility easement shall be dedicated to encompass HWL for Pond AP-74. 4. The private drive entrance shall line up opposite to the Dear Hills Trail intersection. 5. Right-of-way shall be dedicated to provide for a 50 foot half right- of-way. 6. All costs associated with the public improvements for this develop- ment shall be the sole responsibility of this development. 7. Additional evergreen landscaping and berming shall be provided along the north and east property lines to help mitigate noise and screen automobile headlights. A landscaping bond shall be issued and not released until one year after planting. 8. A 20 foot variance shall be granted from the 50 foot building setback to the I-35E right-of-way. 9. An outlet connecting Pond AP-7 to the existing storm sewer outlet shall be completed prior to final plat approval. 10. The north and south roads on the west end of the development shall be 32 feet wide rather than 24 feet wide as proposed. 11. Tot lots shall be provided. 12. The developer shall install appropriate safety methods along the north edge of the property, which shall include either fencing or very dense mature vegetation as part of a landscaping plan to be required by the City and to be reviewed and approved by the City staff. 13. A detailed landscaping plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the City staff to provide appropriate screening on the north side of the property to protect the neighbors from car lights, lights in the units and lights in the parking lots. The developer shall include in the landscape plan a method acceptable to the City to minimize light encroaching on neighbors adjacent to the access road. An adequate landscaping bond shall be posted. 6 Council Minutes December 4, 1984 14. That the final landscape plan shall be subject to review and approval by the staff. Those in favor were Smith, Egan and Wachter; against was Blomquist who indicated she was concerned about the one unit projecting too closely toward the freeway and recommended that the variance not be granted. SEE PLAT FILE BLACKHAWK TOWNHOUSE PROJECT - MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS The hearing regarding the application of Douglas M. Johnson for multi- family housing revenue bonds for the Blackhawk Townhouse Apartment project in the amount of $7,000.00 was reconvened by the Mayor. Marcia Cohodes was present and Mr. Hedges introduced the subject. Mayor Blomquist was concerned about the effect that the industrial revenue financing and multi-family housing revenue bonds may have potentially on sale of general obligation bonds of the City, and also was concerned about the impact on neighboring property owners. Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to close the hearing, and to approve the issuance of the multi-family revenue bonds according to the appli- cation. Those in favor were Smith and Egan; those against were Wachter and Blomquist, and the motion failed. Mayor Blomquist indicated she opposed it because she was concerned about the impact upon the property owners and the noise level that the freeway would have on the new plat. Councilman Smith indicated that the Eagan City Council's action would not affect industrial revenue bond financing nationally, and Councilman Egan stated that this developer has done a creative job in protecting the site and that the project should be approved. CTC BUSINESS CAMPUS - PRELIMINARY PLAT, REZONING & AMENDMENT TO THE BLACKHAWK PARK PLANNED DEVELOPMENT The next application was that of Anderson Development, Inc. for prelimi- nary plat approval of CTC Business Campus, and amendment to the Blackhawk Park Planned Development for one office building and office production building. The Advisory Planning Commission at its November 27, 1984 meeting recommended approval with specific conditions. Mr. Hedges reviewed a statement from William, Richard and Douglas Reid regarding their concerns about the acquisi- tion of their property and requested that the specific conditions be included in the event the Council approves the application. It was noted that all but one single family home will be purchased along the east and north side of the property and that the 72,000 square foot high tech building will be included within the 20 acre parcel. 13.4 acres would consist of Outlot A with R-IV Land Use. Mr. Runkle reviewed extensively the background material that had been prepared by Mr. Runkle and Mr. John Voss, as well as the concerns of the Advisory Planning Commission members. He stated the major access will be to the north on Violet Lane to the signalized intersection on Pilot Knob Road. 7 Council Minutes December 4, 1984 He also noted that homes are generally being removed around the property and therefore, the change in land use from the Comprehensive Plan proposal is justified. Also, the location of the parcel between Pilot Knob Road and I-35E creates a very different noise impact on the parcel. Councilman Egan was concerned about the radical changes in the land use and zoning and Mr. Runkle indicated the parcel may not be desirable for residential use, particularly with the changes that have taken place and also noted the split with residen- tial in the southern portion. Councilman Egan also asked about the inventory of other commercial and industrial land in the City and it was noted there are other parcels in the City that could accommodate the proposed use. It was also noted that an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan will be required, but Mr. Runkle indicated that the proposal does not appear to be of metro signifi- cance. Councilman Wachter was concerned about the major access on Violet Lane and it was also noted that there may be a right-in right-out at Crestridge on Pilot Knob Road. Parking was intended to cover 3 spaces per 1,000 square feet and the staff recommended at least 3.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet for the commercial building, and recommended there be a provision for at least 250 parking spaces, noting that additional parking would be available. Noise impart along I-35E and Pilot Knob Road was also a concern of Councilman Wachter. Councilman Smith recommended a public street be installed through the property to Englert Road to provide for looped access according to standard City policy. It was noted the neighbors south of Englert Road had objected to the access to Englert Road, but that councilmembers strongly favored looping the public street through the project. After extensive discussion, Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the application to amend the Black- hawk Park Planned Development from R-2 underlying zoning to allow the 72,000 square foot high tech production building which should include the Reid property on the east with the understanding that the Reid property will be included in a revised application, subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant/owner shall enter into a planned development or amend- ment to the conditions of this specific development plan. 2. The architectural rendering used at the October 23, 1984 APC meeting shall be attached as an exhibit to the Planned Development. All voted in favor. Egan then moved, Smith seconded the motion to approve the application for preliminary plat approval, subject to the following conditions: 1. A comprehensive guide plan amendment shall be accepted by the Metro- politan Council. 8 Council Minutes',' A December 4, 1984 2. That 223 parking spaces shall be provided with this facility and an expansion area shall provide 30 to 40 additional spaces which could be con- structed at a later date. 3. Only one access from Violet Lane shall be allowed to this facility. Right turn access only shall be allowed at Crestridge Lane, and access between the Business Campus portion and the townhouse portion of the property shall be made feasible for the future. 4. A detailed landscape plan and adequate landscape bond shall be sub- mitted and not released until one year after the landscaping has been com- pleted. 5. The plat shall be reviewed and approved by the Minnesota Department of Transportation because it abuts State right-of-way. 6. The loss of storage volume of Pond JP-3 resulting from site grading shall be compensated for. 7. Violet Lane shall be upgraded, including any utility extensions, to City standards. 8. Adequate half right-of-way as determined by the Dakota County Highway Engineer along with a 30 foot half right-of-way for Violet Lane shall be provided. 9. A 20 foot utility easement shall be dedicated over the sanitary sewer, water main, and storm sewer. 10. A ponding easement encompassing the HWL level for Pond JP-3 shall be dedicated with this plat. 11. This development shall be responsible for trunk area water, water and storm sewer upgrading and lateral benefit from trunk water main. 12. All costs associated with the installation of internal public improvements shall be the sole responsibility of this improvement. 13. Acquisition of the Reid property to the east and of the property to the north shall be completed. Acquisition of access to Violet Lane and Pilot Knob Road shall be completed by the developer. 14. Access to the south shall be restricted to that necessary for emergency vehicles. 15. The property may be used only for the purposes of the high tech production building currently proposed and to the building as currently designed. 9 Council Minutes',' December 4, 1984 16. The preliminary plat approval is restricted to use by Anderson Development, Inc. and Check Technology. 17. The internal street shall be a public street built according to city standards. All members voted affirmatively. SEE PLAT FILE RICHARD W. ANDERSON - INDUSTRIAL REVENUE FINANCING The public hearing regarding the application of R. W. Anderson, Inc. for industrial revenue financing for $3,500,000.00 for the CTC Business Campus project was reconvened by the Mayor. A representative of R. W. Anderson was present as was a representative from Check Technology Corporation, Mr. Fitzgerald. Mr. Fitzgerald of CTC presented a slide performance explaining the corporation, noting that there will be a 10 year lease with two five-year options and that Richard Anderson will be the owner of the building and land. There were questions about the financial strength of CTC, noting it has been in business for only two or three years. Ernie Clark of Miller & Schroeder Municipals indicated that the committment for construction loan necessary to finance the project has been acquired and that CTC has signed a lease for the project. Councilman Egan had concerns about the financial stability of the proposed tenant, but noted that the financing will consist of a private placement. Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to close the hearing and to approve the industrial revenue financing as requested. All members voted yes. LEXINGTON STANDARD CORPORATION - FINAL RESOLUTION - I.R. FINANCING The application of Lexington Standard Corporation for final resolution for $735,000.00 in industrual financing was brought before the Council. Dan Nelson of Holmes and Graven was present and there were no objections to the application. Egan moved, Blomquist seconded the motion to approve the final resolution for the industrial revenue financing as presented. All voted yes. BAERBEL DRENCXHAHN - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT The application of Baerbel Drenckhahn for conditional use permit to allow pylon sign on approximately one acre consisting of a may pole sign for Edelweiss Imports and Hairstyling shop on Pilot Knob Road was brought to the Council. Ms. Drenckhahn was present and there were no objections. The Advisory Planning Commission had recommended approval, subject to conditions. Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the application, subject to the following conditions: 10 Council Minutes December 4, 1984.' 1. No part of the sign shall be located closer than 10 feet from the Pilot Knob Road right-of-way. 2. The sign shall not exceed 24 feet in height or 8 feet in width along the bottom tier. 3. All other city ordinances shall be adhered to. 4. The City staff shall monitor the sightliness of the sign, and the owner shall correct any unsightliness. All voted yes. CTC BUSINESS CAMPUS - REZONING The Reid family was present and asked if the City Council would consider amending the application for rezoning of the CTC Business Center parcel to allow for the completion of the financing during 1984 and also to allow for the project to proceed with the rezoning and the platting. City Attorney Paul Hauge and City Planner Dale Runkle indicated that the description in the published notice and notice to neighboring property owners did include the Reid property and recommended that the Council proceed with a motion to approve the rezoning. Smith moved, Blomquist seconded the motion to approve the rezoning of the Reid parcels, subject to the following conditions: 1. A written notice be sent to, and a waiver of any objections be acquired from all property owners within 350 feet of the subject property. 2. The developer and owners of the property shall be responsible for any defects in title that are claimed by any objecting parties or future owners of the property due to the processing of the application prematurely. 3. The developer submit an amended application for rezoning to the City for approval with the revised legal descriptions included in the application. All members voted in favor. 11 Council Minutes December 4, 1984 AIRPORT PARK - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT & VARIANCES The application of The Nolan Brothers for conditional use permit and sideyard setback variance for Airport Park and Ride facility and future mini- storage area on 6 acres on the east side of Lexington Avenue was brought before the Council. The Advisory Planning Commission, at its meeting on November 27, 1984, recommended approval of the application for conditional use permit to allow a 773 car parking lot and variance to allow less than 100 foot setback for the future mini-storage use and less than 20 foot setback to the parking lot. The request for variance for smaller than 10 foot by 20 foot parking stall dimensions was also submitted. Mr. Runkle detailed the applica- tion and noted that the proposal was to eliminate the planned development and return to Industrial zoning. The interim use would be from 5 to 10 years depending on the success of the Airport Park and Ride facility use. One neighboring property owner was present and indicated that neighbors generally agreed with the application. Also, Charles Nolan was present together with Jean Parranto. Mr. Nolan explained the proposal. He stated that a neighbor- hood meeting had been held and the neighbor's concerns were security, drainage, lighting and landscaping with all issues resolved with the neigh- boring owners. Councilman Smith had concerns about complying with the standard 10 foot by 20 foot parking stall requirement and noted that use of the parking lot would be for general public purposes. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the application for conditional use permit and for the variances that were requested, with the exception that the variance for parking spaces be 10 feet by 18 feet and subject to the following condi- tions: 1. A detailed landscaping plan showing plant species, location, and size along with details of the fencing and screening shall be submitted for staff approval. 2. A detailed lighting plan showing the lighting dirction and intensity shall be submitted for staff approval. 3. Concrete curbing shall be required along the site perimeter except bituminous curb shall suffice in areas in which future alteration is planned. 4. The parcel will require an approved final plat prior to conversion to the mini storage use, and an 80 foot variance from the 100 foot building setback requirement from the south property line, to allow a 20 foot building setback from the south property line, would be effective only upon final plat aspproval for use of the property as a mini-storage area. 5. Only operable vehicles bearing current license plates may be located on the property. 6. A separate conditional use permit shall be required for any proposed pylon sign. 12 Council Minutes December 4, 1984 7. The minimum allowed size for parking spaces shall be 10 feet by 18 feet. 8. The setback from the parking lot to the south lot line adjacent to the R-1 property to the south shall be no less than 5 feet. 9. A detailed grading plan shall be submitted to the City for staff approval. All members voted yes. EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATE SALE Bids were received on December 4, 1984 at 2:00 p.m. concerning the equip- ment certificate sale for 1984. Only two bids were received with the high bid from First Bank St. Paul and the low bid from Norwest Bank of Eagan. It was recommended that the low bid be approved. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the low bid of Norwest Bank as submitted. All voted in favor. R 84-66 BLACK DOG LAKE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT Mr. Colbert brought before the Council a proposed agreement regarding the Black Dog Lake Watershed Management District Joint Powers Agreement with Burnsville, Apple Valley, Eagan, Lakeville and Savage. It was noted that the agreement had been reviewed by the Council at an earlier time and it was recommended it be approved. Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the Joint Powers Agreement as presented. All members voted yea. CIVIL DEFENSE/FIRE DEPARTMENT - COMMAND BUS It was proposed by the staff and the fire department that a total of $17,755.00 be authorized by the Council to customize the command bus for the civil defense and fire departments. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the expenditure as proposed. All voted in favor. 13 Council Minutes December 4, 1984 BURNSVILLE OLYMPIC SPORTS TRAINING CENTER Mr. Hedges reviewed with the Council the proposal by the City of Burnsville requesting the Metropolitan Council to consider an olympic sports center in Burnsville, according to the written presentation submitted to the Council for review. The site close to I-35W on Cliff Road is intended to provide for five olympic sports, speed skating, figure skating, hockey, nordic skiing and cycling. It is understood that the City of Roseville also has a proposal before the Metroplitan Council and the Burnsville Council has re- quested that the Eagan City Council recommend approval of the Burnsville site. Council members generally favored the location of a site in the metropolitan area and Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to recommend approval of an olympic training center within the twin cities metropolitan area. All members voted yes. MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BOND PROGRAM Mr. Hedges indicated that he received a letter from Piper, Jaffray and Hopwood requesting consideration that an exception be made to the multi-family housing revenue bond program allowing Woodbridge Apartments, a project of the Brutger Companies, to be included in the large umbrella tax exempt bond issue being offered by Piper, Jaffrey and Hopwood. It was noted that the City Council has authorized Miller & Schroeder Municipals to be the program admini- strator and coordinators of the underwriting of all multi-family housing revenue bond projects and the precedent it would set to provide for an excep- tion. Blomquist moved to authorize to allow a presentation to be made by Piper, Jaffray and Hopwood to the City Council, as proposed. There was no second and the motion failed and no action was taken. AMM LEGISLATIVE POLICY MANUAL The AMM is reviewing legislative policies at a general membership meeting on Thursday evening, December 6, and council members discussed the proposed changes in the legislative policies. Mayor Blomquist indicated she would attend the meeting and would present the council's concerns. 1. Councilman Wachter was concerned about the building code revisions and favored the City acquiring the power to make the building code provisions more restrictive. 2. Council opposed levy limit replacement for the federal revenue sharing fund losses. 3. Council members indicated they favored the industrial bond alloca- tion be based on need as well as being fair and equitable. 14 Council Minutes December 4, 1984 4. The AMM position regarding data privacy and open meeting law provi- sions should be supported. 5. Cities should be given some discretion to determine speed limits under limited circumstances within the Cities and oppose the AMM position. 6. Council also opposed funding for dutch elm and oak wilt disease through a grant program. CITY CELEBRATION COMMITTEE Sandra Masin had indicated she was interested in being appointed to the City Celebration Committee. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the appointment. All members voted yes. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP A special city council workshop meeting will be held on December 11, 1984 at 5:00 p.m. at the City Hall. AIRPORT NOISE Mr. Hedges recommended that the Council appoint a Chairman to the Eagan Airport Noise Committee, noting that a meeting will be held between the three Administrators of Burnsville, Mendota Heights and Eagan to coordinate the Joint City Noise Committee. Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to appoint Tom Baker as the Chairman of the Eagan Committee. All members voted yes. Mayor Blomquist reported on her findings at the National League of Cities Convention in Indianpolis, Indiana relating to Airport Noise and indicated that she had received a significant amount of information about airport noise issues from numerous cities throughout the country. DEER HUNTING RESOLUTION Councilman Wachter recommended that the Council waive the requirement that an owner accompany a hunter while hunting deer with bow and arrow on the owner's property, indicating the hardship, in some cases, where the owner would be required to do so. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to amend the Resolution to waive the requirement that the owner accompany the hunter provided permission and other compliance with the ordinance and resolution are complied with. All members voted in favor except Blomquist who voted no. 15 Council Minutes T December 4, 1984 CHECKLIST Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the following check- list in the amount of $263,214.08 for the following dates: November 28 and 29, 1984. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 11:55 p.m. PHH City erk 16