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09/10/1992 - City Council Special MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL Eagan, Minnesota September 10, 1992 A special meeting of the Eagan City Council was convened at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, 1992 in the lunchroom of the Eagan Municipal Center Building for the purpose of considering the draft 1993 general fund budget and proposed 1993 levy certification. In attendance were Mayor Egan, City Councilmembers Awada, McCrea, Pawlenty and Wachter. Also In attendance were Director of Community Development Runkle, Director of Public Works Colbert, Fire Chief Southom, Police Chief Geagan, Director of Finance VanOverbeke, Director of Parks & Recreation Vraa, Assistant to the City Administrator Hohenstein and City Administrator Hedges. 1993 GENERAL FUND BUDGET City Administrator Hedges reviewed changes that were suggested by the City Council at the last budget work session for the draft 1993 general fund budget. After a presentation by the City Administrator, both the narrative and various charts and tables that describe all budgetary adjustments and the property tax impact necessary to meet a constant level of service, the City Council discussed programs and service delivery. The City Administrator was commended for the comprehensive budget document presented to the City Council for review and consideration. After numerous questions asked of Department Heads and the City Administrator by the City Council, City Councilmember McCrea introduced a motion, seconded by Councilmember Wachter, that the proposed 1993 general fund budget be adopted as presented with the understanding that additional review and consideration will be made before the final document Is ratified in December for calendar 1993. PROPOSED LEVY CERTIFICATION Director of Finance VanOverbeke reviewed the proposed levy certification. A levy of $11,598,892, including $9,408,700 for the general fund, $499,245 for the major street fund, $76,947 for the equipment revolving fund and $1,614,000 for debt service, was presented. The estimated impact on various values of residential property was discussed as was the impact of state aids and the fiscal disparities program. It was explained that this was the proposed levy which would be used for truth in taxation notices and that it could be subsequently reduced, but not increased. In a motion by City Councilmember Wachter, seconded by City Councilmember Awada, with all members voting in favor, the proposed levy certification for collectible payable 1993 was approved. BLACKHAWK PARK Director of Parks & Recreation Vraa provided the Council with an update on the status of Blackhawk Park improvements that began earlier that week. City Councilmember Wachter stated that he had received a call from Mr. Murphy concerning the road alignment. He, along with the City Administrator and other members of the staff, reviewed the Blackhawk Park road construction limits. Because the Blackhawk Park Road alignment would cause trees to be lost, which was a great concern to Mr. Murphy, he is recommending that a design change be given consideration by the City Council. Several property owners appeared to express their concern about the improvement as it was proposed. Mr. Leo Murphy and an adjacent neighbor spoke concerning the improvements. Murphy stated that he would donate property to the City of Eagan that would allow for a new alignment of Blackhawk Park Road. This would spare trees located on the north side of the road but would sacrifice trees on the south side of the road. Director of t .;r: ac3~ Page 2/EAGAN SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 10, 1992 Parks & Recreation Vraa and Parks Planner Sullivan outlined the reasons why the road alignment design is in its present location stating that this was the property acquired from Mr. Murphy who wanted the road moved as far north as possible to save large oak trees on the south side. Director of Parks & Recreation Vraa then reviewed proposed new plans showing the impacts of a new road alignment; which would result In the loss of additional trees on the south side. He also reviewed the additional expense involved noting that this new road alignment would be outside the current property ownership of the City. He stated that if the City Council wished to have this alignment, It would be necessary for Mr. Murphy to supply the City with a minimum of sixty additional feet of property to allow for the new road and for construction easements. Mr. Murphy made additional comments. At this time the City Council agreed to change the alignment of the park road with the understanding that Mr. Murphy would give at no cost to the City of Eagan, additional property which is adjacent to the Blackhawk Park road property. Staff was authorized to proceed with the necessary changes to assure coordination of construction without additional costs being incurred because of construction delay. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned. TLH September 10. 1992 OAr~ ! Date City Clerk