07/27/1989 - City Council Special
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
July 27, 1989
Eagan, Minnesota
A special City Council meeting was held on Thursday, July 27, 1989,
beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center building. Those present
were Mayor Ellison and City Councilmembers Egan and Wachter. Absent were City
Councilmembers Gustafson and McCrea. Also present were Assistant to the City
Administrator Hohenstein, Director of Public Works Colbert, Director of Finance
VanOverbeke and City Administrator Hedges.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
City Administrator Hedges stated that the Rahncliff 3rd Addition
final plat is in order for consideration by the City Council and was
inadvertently left off the agenda for the special City Council meeting and asked
that the item be added for Council consideration. There being no discussion a
motion was made by City Councilmember Wachter, seconded by Councilmember Egan,
with all members voting in favor, the agenda with the addition of Rahncliff 3rd
Addition final plat was adopted as presented for the special City Council
meeting.
RAHNCLIFF 3RD ADDITION FINAL PLAT
Mr. Mark Smith, representing the Rahncliff 3rd Addition project,
appeared requesting action for his final plat approval. City Administrator
Hedges stated that all conditions of the development agreement and final plat
have been satisfied and, therefore, the application is in order for
consideration. In a motion by City Councilmember Wachter, seconded by
Councilmember Egan, the final plat for Rahncliff 3rd Addition was approved as
presented.
RAHN ROAD PROJECT
Director of Public Works Colbert stated that the City's consulting
engineering firm of Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates has been working
on a feasibility report to update Project 405 which are proposed improvements
to Rahn Road from Shale Lane to Beau D'Rue Drive. He stated that after a
preliminary review it appears that the consultants are recommending a 44' roadway
be constructed for that section between Diffley Road and Shale Road and the width
will remain the same at 36' between Diffley Road and Beau D'Rue Drive. He
further stated that the estimated cost of the project is approximately $980,000
and, in order to proceed with the final feasibility report and a public hearing,
is necessary to receive a policy direction on the method of financing and cost
participation for the project.
Director of Public Works Colbert provided background on the various
types of street classifications throughout the City providing input on the method
of financing that is used for new construction, reconstruction, street overlays
and general maintenance. He further presented special assessment alternatives
for the financing of various street improvements.
It was generally agreed by members of the City Council that the
formula to assess a portion of the cost for reconstruction of City collector
streets should be given consideration. City Councilmember Wachter stated that
a property owner should pay part of the cost of a 20 - 25 year old street. Mayor
Ellison suggested that before the City further considers methodology for the
financing of City collector streets, a survey of other metropolitan cities
including new growth communities as well as first tier suburbs such as Richfield
should be surveyed to determine their method of reconstruction.
After further discussion, the Director of Public Works was directed
to survey other metropolitan communities and determine a method of financing for
the reconstruction of City collector roads.
PROPOSED LEVY OF 1989 REAL ESTATE TAXES
City Administrator Hedges stated that due to the recent veto of the
1989 Tax Bill by the Governor it is necessary for cities over 2,500 in population
to conform with the 1988 legislation that requires certification of a proposed
levy to the County Auditor by August 1. He stated that the Department of Revenue
and County auditors have all indicated that the 1988 legislation is unworkable,
however, cities have been encouraged to comply with the law which requires the
certification of the proposed levy. Director of Finance VanOverbeke reviewed
the various dates for compliance with the Truth in Taxation legislation
presenting scenarios that include the 1988 law, the vetoed 1989 tax bill and
regulations set forth by the Department of Revenue. He also presented the
estimated dollar impact on Eagan for payable in 1990 between the 1988 law, the
vetoed 1989 tax bill and the 1989 actual that was certified for this year's
budget. Following questions by the City Council, the Director of Finance also
presented an explanation of tax capacity which is replaced or was commonly
referred to as a mill rate used to compare tax rates. After further review and
in a motion by Councilmember Wachter, seconded by Councilmember Egan, with all
members voting in favor, a resolution adopting the proposed levy of 1989 real
estate taxes was approved for certification to the Dakota County Auditor.
R-89.40
CLEARVIEW/DRIVEWAY ACCESS
City Councilmember Wachter stated that he had received complaints
from Dale Peterson who resides at 1842 Beecher Drive as to who is responsible
for the cost of improving the bituminous surface of driveways that connect to
Beecher Drive. The Director of Public Works stated that the responsibility of
the City is to restore driveways to the condition they were in prior to the
street improvement. He further stated that some residents have elected to pay
for the improvement of their driveway to an all bituminous surface with either
the contractor of another company of their choice. City Councilmember Wachter
asked the Director of Public Works to contact Mr. Peterson and explain the City's
policy.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30
p.m.
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Dated City Clerk