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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
MAY 16, 1988
A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Monday,
May 16, 1988 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present
were Mayor Vic Ellison and Councilmembers Wachter, Egan, Gustafson
and McCrea. Also present were City Administrator Tim Hedges, Public
Works Director Tom Colbert, City Planner Dale Runkel and City
Attorney Jim Sheldon.
AGENDA
Wachter moved, Gustafson seconded the motion to approve the
agenda with the understanding that the Public Hearings and Item G
under the Consent Calendar (Project 542 - Petition - Alden Ponds)
would be continued until the next regular meeting. All voted yes.
MINUTES
May 3, 1988 - Regular Meeting. Upon motion by Egan, seconded by
Wachter, it was resolved that the minutes as prepared for the May 3,
1988 regular meeting be approved as drafted. All voted yes.
CITY ATTORNEY
Hedges introduced James F. Sheldon as City Attorney for General
Legal Services.
PARKS DEPARTMENT - WINKLER PARK DESIGN
Parks & Recreation Director Ken Vraa stated the development of
the Winkler/Jackson Park at 2185 James Street was approved by the
Advisory Planning Commission and Council with the 1988 construction
season. Two neighborhood meetings have been held for the purpose of
developing a parks plan. The only issue without a consensus
concerned a free skating area at a low, central location. Staff
objected to locating the rink in this area because of salt runoff and
recommended approval of the plan with the inclusion of the free
skating area.
McCrea stated that the original Advisory Planning Commission's
proposal did not include the rink and asked if there are enough funds
for the inclusion of the rink. Vraa stated that enough funds had
been approved to include the skating rink.
Egan asked how long the Sumac as shown on the plan would exist.
Vraa stated there should not be a problem with this as the Sumac will
continue to produce new plants.
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Wachter moved and McCrea seconded the motion to approve the park
design for the Winkler/Jackson Park and authorize the staff to
prepare detailed plans and specifications for public improvement
Contract 88-7. All voted yes.
PARKS DEPARTMENT - ARCHITECT SELECTION - COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT
Parks & Recreation Director stated the architect selection
committee recommended the selection of Hastings & Chivetta as the
architect for the proposed Eagan Community Center. He stated if a
contract cannot be negotiated with Hastings & Chivetta, the committee
recommends the selection of Schwarz/Weber Architects. Vraa stated
the Hastings & Chivetta architectural firm recently won a national
award for their designs in Colorado. Wachter and Egan both stated it
was a tough decision as all of the bidders were excellent firms.
Wachter moved and Egan seconded the motion to approve the
selection of Hastings & Chivetta as architects for Phase I and
potentially Phase II of the Eagan Community Center. All voted yes.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTS - CONTRACT 88-18
The Parks & Recreation Director asked the Council to consider
Item 1 of the Agenda under the Additional Items at this time. The
Council agreed. Vraa recommended that the contract for the Park
Shelter Building, Thomas Lake Park be awarded to the M. G. Astleford
Company with the low bid of $199,700.00.
Gustafson moved and Egan seconded the awarding of the Contract
88-18, Thomas Lake Park - Shelter Building and O'Leary Park - Sun
Shelter, to M. G. Astleford Company in the amount of $199,700.00.
All voted yes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The City Administrator stated that the scheduled Public Hearings
are continued to the June 7th, 1988 regular Council meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following consent agenda items were submitted and
recommended to be approved:
A. PERSONNEL ITEMS.
1. UTILITY MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR (Sewer Section). It
was recommended that Wayne Schwanz be hired as utility
maintenance supervisor (sewer section).
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2. UTILITY MAINTENANCE WORKER. It was recommended the
hiring of two applicants for utility maintenance
workers.
3. SEASONAL UTILITY MAINTENANCE WORKER. After interview,
it is recommended that Jaimison Sloboden be hired as a
seasonal utility maintenance worker.
4. SEASONAL ROAD MAINTENANCE WORKERS. After interviews,
it is recommended that Benjamin Anderson, Kelly
Ramswick, John Robinson, and Mike Shomion be hired as
seasonal road maintenance workers.
5. SEASONAL PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER. Troy
Christopherson, formerly authorized for hire as a
seasonal park maintenance worker by the Council, will
not be employed by the City this summer due to a
scheduling conflict. It is the recommendation of
Superintendent of Parks Von DeLinde that Tyrone
Johnson be hired as a replacement for Mr.
Christopherson.
6. ENGINEERING INTERN. After interviews, it is the
recommendation of Assistant City Engineer Foertsch and
Senior Engineering Tech/Supervisor Kirsch that Jed
Falgren be hired as an engineering intern (temporary
position).
7. PLANNING INTERN. It is recommended that Tom Lovelace
be hired as a planning intern.
8. ACCOUNTING INTERN. It is recommended that the Council
authorize the City Administrator to approve the hiring
of a candidate for the accounting internship.
9. SEASONAL DRAFTSPERSON. It is recommended that the
Council authorize the City Administrator to approve
the hiring of a candidate for the seasonal
draftsperson for the Parks Department.
10. SEASONAL WEED INSPECTOR AIDE. It was recommended the
hiring of LuAnn Johnson as a seasonal weed inspector
aide for the Parks Department.
B. PLUMBERS LICENSES. It was recommended that the following
plumber's licenses be approved: Burkhardt Plumbing,
Consolidated Plumbing and Heating, Twin City Plumbing and
Widmer, Inc.
C. FLAG-DAY. It was recommended that the City Council approve
the National Flag Day Foundation's request that the City
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Council join in the National Flag Day pause for the pledge
ceremony on June 14, 1988, at 7:00 p.m.
D. DECLARATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY. It was recommended that
the declaration of surplus property be approved and a
public sale scheduled for June 11, 1988 at the municipal
Center Building.
E. FINAL PLAT/BOULDER RIDGE ADDN. It was recommended the
approval of the final plat for the Boulder Ridge Addition
acknowledging a 15' setback variance along County Road 30.
R-88.28
F. PROJ 541/PETITION/FEASIBILITY REPT & DETAILED PLANS/COUNTRY
HOLLOW 2ND ADDITION. It was recommended that the City
Council approve the petition for Project 541, Country
Hollow 2nd Addition trunk utilities.
G. PROD. 542/PETITION/FEASIBILITY REPORT & DETAILED
PLANS/ALDEN PONDS. Continued to the June 7, 1988 City
Council meeting.
H. FINAL PLAT, CLIFF LAKE CENTRE ADDITION. City Administrator
stated he had received a letter from Michele Swanson
regarding the following neighborhood concerns: (1) road
improvement assessments; (2) semi-truck travel; (3) loading
times; (4) public address system and (5) road that was
moved 30' to the north.
Bill McHale informed the Council that they will do all they
can to control the loading times and stated there should
not be any problem with the outside public address system.
It was recommended that the final plat for the Cliff Lake
Centre Addition be approved. R-88.29
I. PROJECT 524 - JOHNNY CAKE RIDGE ROAD EXTENSION. The
feasibility report for Project 524, Johnny Cake Ridge Road
Extension was presented and it was recommended a public
hearing be scheduled for June 21, 1988.
J. PROJECT 536 - SOUTH OAKS ADDITION - STREETS AND UTILITIES.
The feasibility report for Project 536, South Oaks Addition
- streets and utilities was presented and it was
recommended a public hearing be scheduled for June 21,
1988.
K. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL/MANOR LAKE ADDITION. It was
recommended the Council approve the final plat for the
Manor Lake Addition and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute all related documents.
R-88.30
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Councilmember McCrea moved, Councilmember Egan seconded the
motion to approve the foregoing consent agenda items and authorize
their implementation. All voted yes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROJECT 515/DODD ROAD/OVERLAY
Councilmember McCrea moved, Councilmember Gustafson seconded the
motion to continue the public hearing for Project 515 (Dodd
Road-Overlay) to the June 7, 1988 Council meeting.
PROJECT 480/EAGANDALE CTR. IND. PK. (FINAL ASSESSMENT HEARING)
Councilmember Wachter moved, Councilmember Egan seconded the
motion to continue the public hearing for Project 480 (Eagandale Ctr.
Inc. Pk. - Final Assessment Hearing to the June 7, 1988 Council
meeting.
PROJECT 501/EAGANDALE CENTER INDUSTRIAL PARK 8TH ADDITION
Councilmember Egan moved, Councilmember McCrea seconded the
motion to continue the Project 501, Eagandale Center Industrial Park
8th Addition - water main final assessment hearing to the June 7th,
1988 Council meeting.
PROJECT 474, LEMAY LAKE 2ND ADDITION
Councilmember McCrea moved, Councilmember Egan seconded the
motion to continue the Project 474, Lemay Lake 2nd Addition -
supplemental assessment hearing, to the June 7th, 1988 Council
meeting.
SILL ADDITION/REZONING/PRELIMINARY PLAT
COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN AMENDMENT
Dale Runkle, Planning Director, stated a public hearing was held
by the Advisory Planning Commission on Tuesday, April 26, 1988 to
consider an application for Michael Sill/Education Alternatives for a
rezoning of 14.41 light industrial acres to a planned development
district and a preliminary plat for the Sill Addition. The Advisory
Planning Commission is recommending approval for the Comprehensive
Guide Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Preliminary Plat.
The attorney for Tesseract stated if the preliminary plat is
approved by the Council, he requests the final approval be put on the
June 7th, 1988 Agenda.
Wachter stated he has concerns regarding the project. He stated
he felt the location is improper for a school. He would prefer R-1
zoning to Industrial. The President of the School stated they are
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concerned for the children's safety and would not locate in an unsafe
area. The school yard will be fenced. The school is located near
the students' homes.
Mayor Ellison asked if the school would remain in the area. It
was stated that the school is making a long-term commitment to the
City.
Egan questioned the amount of parking spaces which would be
available. Runkel stated the 37 - 9' parking spaces are not required
but will be adequate. McCrea asked if there would be enough parking
during school events. It was stated that the school events are
staggered.
After much discussion, Councilmember McCrea moved and Egan
seconded the approval to amend the Comprehensive Guide Plan to allow
a school in a light industrial area. Those in favor were McCrea,
Ellison, Gustafson and Egan; Wachter voted against.
Councilmember McCrea moved and Gustafson seconded the approval
of the rezoning from LI to PD. Those in favor were McCrea, Ellison,
Gustafson and Egan; Wachter voted against.
Councilmember McCrea moved and Gustafson seconded the approval
of the preliminary plat entitled Sill Addition, subject to the
Standard Plat Conditions and further conditioned upon the following:
1. This development shall accept its additional assessment
obligations as detined in the staff's report in accordance
with the final plat dimensions and the rates in effect at
the time of final plat approval.
2. This development shall dedicate 10 foot drainage and
utility easements centered over all common lot lines and
adjacent to private property or public right-of-way.
3. This development shall dedicate, provide, or financially
guarantee its proportionate share of the acquisition costs
of additional drainage, ponding, and utility easements as
required by the alignment, depth, and storage capacity of
all required public utilities and streets located beyond
the boundaries of this plat or outside of dedicated public
right-of-way as necessary to service this development.
4. This development shall dedicate all public right-of-way and
temporary slope easements for ultimate development of
adjacent roadways as required by the appropriate
jurisdictional agency.
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5. This development shall dedicate adequate drainage and
ponding easements to incorporate the required high water
elevation necessitated by City storm water storage volume
requirements.
6. All public streets and utilities necessary to provide
service to this development shall be designed by a
registered professional engineer in accordance with City
codes and engineering standards and policies, and approved
by staff prior to final plat approval.
7. A detailed grading, drainage, erosion, and sediment control
plan must be prepared in accordance with current City
standards and approved by staff prior to final plat
approval.
8. This development shall have a cul-de-sac constructed in
accordance with City engineering standards.
9. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted on the
proposed grading plan and approved by staff prior to the
final plat approval. The financial guarantee shall be
included in the Development Contract and not released until
one year after the date of installation.
10. All internal public and private streets shall be
constructed within the required right-of-way in accordance
with City design standards.
11. If any public improvements are to be installed under a City
contract, the appropriate project must be approved by
Council action prior to final plat approval.
12. This development shall be responsible for the acquisition
of all regulatory agency permits in the time frame required
by the affected agency.
13. This development shall fulfill its parks dedication
requirements as recommended by the Advisory Parks and
Recreation Commission and approved by Council action.
14. All standard platting and zoning conditions shall be
adhered to unless specifically granted a variance by
Council action.
15. A Planned Development Agreement shall be signed prior to
the final plat approval for a five-year period.
16. Lots 2, 3, and 4 shall be reviewed by the Advisory Planning
Commission and the City Council before any building permits
are issued.
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17. All buildings shall be architecturally compatible and
special emphasis will be placed on achieving a visually
pleasing image from Highway #13.
18. All signage shall be subject to the City's one-time sign
fee of $2.50 per square foot.
19. This development is required to provide an internal storm
sewer system to intercept site generated runoff and convey
the runoff by storm sewer to the existing City system.
20. Parking lot access from Lot 1 onto Silver Bell Road is
required to be at a right angle land opposite the existing
drive on the north side of Silver Bell Road.
21. A 50 foot half right-of-way for Silver Bell Road and a 40
foot half right-of-way for Old Cedar Avenue are required.
Those in favor were McCrea, Ellison, Gustafson, and Egan;
Wachter voted against.
Students from the school presented the Mayor with a Certificate
of Appreciation. See Plat File
BROWN-MINNEAPOLIS TANK & FABRICATING - COND. USE PERMIT
The City Planner stated the applicant is requesting a ten-year
time period for a trailer which is located on the west side of the
building, well screened from the parking lot and Highway 55. The
existing trailer meets all setback and lot coverage requirements.
Motion by Wachter, seconded by Egan to approve the Conditional
Use Permit Renewal for Brown-Minneapolis Tank & Fabricating Company
to allow a 750 foot trailer to continue to be used as office space,
for a period of two years. All voted yes.
CUB FOODS/CLIFF LAKE CENTRE ADDITION/PERMIT
The City Planner stated the developer is requesting
consideration by the Council to authorize the issuance of a footing
and foundation permit prior to processing the final plat for
recording at Dakota County.
Motion by McCrea, seconded by Egan to approve the issuance of a
footings and foundation permit for the Cub Food facility within the
Cliff Lake Centre. All voted in favor.
NON-AGENDA ITEM
As part of the discussion, Bill McHale requested a pylon sign
for Cub and Target at the Cliff Lake Centre Addition.
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Motion by Egan, seconded by McCrea to approve the pylon sign
request for Cub and Target. However, the overall plan was continued
for the Cliff Lake Centre Addition to allow additional review by the
City Council. All voted in favor.
KNOX LUMBER/EAGANDALE CENTER INDUSTRIAL
PARK 10TH ADDITION PERMIT
No appearance by Knox Lumber. Motion by Egan, seconded by
Gustafson to continue the matter. All voted yes.
CLIFF PLAZA ADDITION - FOOTING & FOUNDATIONS PERMIT
Tom Colbert stated the developer of the Cedar Cliff Commercial
Park 4th Addition is requesting the issuance of a footing and
foundation permit within the subdivision prior to the final plat
approval. The City does not have the financial security in hand
which is a requirement for the final plat approval.
Ray Williams stated there is a letter of credit for $47,000.00
and a $30,000.00 bond.
Motion by Gustafson, seconded by McCrea to approve the issuance
of a footings and foundation permit prior to final plat approval for
the Cedar Cliff Commercial Park 4th Addition, on the condition the
developer provides appropriate financial guarantees. All voted in
favor.
MANAGER'S LICENSE FOR ROCKY ROCOCO PIZZA
The City Administrator stated Rocky Rococo Pizza is requesting a
manager's license for the purpose of selling wine and beer. He
stated City ordinance regulations require this type of licensing.
Motion by Egan, seconded by Wachter to approve a manager's
license for the purpose of selling wine and beer at 2130 Cliff Road.
All voted affirmatively. The Mayor instructed the City Administrator
to put future similar licenses on the Consent Agenda.
EAGAN CENTER 2ND ADDITION-EXTENSION- PREL. PLAT APPROVAL
The City Planner stated, the City has received a letter from
Mark Ravich of Lexington Center Phase II Company requesting an
extension of one (1) year for a preliminary plat entitled Eagan
Center 2nd Addition.
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Motion by Wachter, seconded by Egan to approve a one-year
extension to the current preliminary plat of Eagan Center 2nd
Addition as presented. All voted yes.
MARTHA AND MARY EPISCOPAL CHURCH-SPECIAL PERMIT
Dale Runkle stated the Martha and Mary Episcopal Church has
applied for a special permit for temporary parking of vehicles at the
Episcopal Church office which is now located at 1021 Diffley Road.
Motion by Wachter, seconded by Egan to approve the special
permit for Martha and Mary Episcopal Church for temporary parking of
vehicles at 1021 Diffley Road. All voted in favor.
FAIRWAY HILLS ADDITION - VARIANCE
The City Planner informed the Council that an application has
been submitted by McDonald Construction for a variance to allow a
5-foot variance from the 30' sideyard setback at Lot 1, Block 5,
Fairway Hills Addition.
Motion by Wachter, seconded by Egan to approve the five foot
variance for Lot 1, Block 5, Fairway Hills Addition. All voted
affirmatively.
EAGAN TIRE AND AUTO SERVICE - VARIANCE
Dale Runkle updated the Council regarding the application for a
variance at 3999 Cedarvale Drive to allow a 92 square-foot sign to be
added to the existing 151.2 square-foot sign.
McCrea noted that the existing sign did not meet code. It was
originally allowed because the Cedarvale area was depressed at the
time.
Motion by Egan, seconded by McCrea to deny the application for a
variance for Eagan Tire and Auto Service to allow a 92 square foot
sign addition to the existing 151.2 square foot sign. All voted yes.
POTTS ADDITION - REZONING
The City Planner stated a public hearing was held by the
Advisory Planning Commission at the April 26, 1988 regular meeting to
consider a rezoning of two acres from A (agricultural) to R-1
district and a preliminary plat consisting of three lots located
along the east side of Nicols Road and South of Cliff Road. The
Commission is recommending approval of both applications. He stated
it is the recommendation of the APC that the plat be subject to a
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cash parkland dedication and an eight-foot wide bituminous trail
along Nicols Road.
Motion by Wachter, seconded by Gustafson to approve the rezoning
from A to R-1 for the Potts Addition. All voted in favor.
Motion by Wachter, seconded by Gustafson to approve the
preliminary plat of three lots entitled Potts Addition, subject to
the Standard Plat Conditions and further conditioned upon the
following:
1. This development shall accept its additional assessment
obligations as defined in the staff's report in accordance
with the final plat dimensions and the rates in effect at
the time of final plat approval.
2. This development shall dedicate 10 foot drainage and
utility easements centered over all common lot lines and
adjacent to private property or public right-of-way.
3. This development shall dedicate, provide, or financially
guarantee its proportionate share of the acquisition costs
of additional drainage, ponding, and utility easements as
required by the alignment, depth, and storage capacity of
all required public utilities and streets located beyond
the boundaries of this plat or outside of dedicated public
right-of-way as necessary to service this development.
4. This development shall dedicate all public right-of-way and
temporary slope easements for ultimate development of
adjacent roadways as required by the appropriate
jurisdictional agency.
5. A detailed grading, drainage, erosion, and sediment control
plan must be prepared in accordance with current City
standards and approved by staff prior to final plat
approval.
6. This development shall be responsible for the acquisition
of all regulatory agency permits in the time frame required
by the affected agency.
7. This development shall fulfill its parks dedication
requirements as recommended by the Advisory Parks and
Recreation Commission and approved by Council action.
8. All standard platting and zoning conditions shall be
adhered to unless specifically granted a variance by
Council action.
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9. This development is required to supply each proposed lot
with a sanitary sewer and water service.
10. This development is required to dedicate sufficient
right-of-way to include the existing water main along the
easterly side of Nicols Road but maintain building setbacks
in accordance with City Code.
11. The City shall approve a variance for a 75 foot lot width
on Lot 1.
All voted yes.
PRELIMINARY PLAT/RIDGE HAVEN ADDITION
The City Planner informed the Council that a public hearing was
held by the Advisory Planning Commission to consider a preliminary
plat submitted by Haven Enterprises for the Ridge Haven Addition
consisting of 14 single family lots. The APC is recommending denial
of the preliminary plat with the primary concern being the overall
road layout in the area.
After much discussion regarding the road layout, assessments and
the design of the project, motion by Egan to refer the matter back to
staff and the Planning Commission to review the roadway alignments,
seconded by Wachter. Those in favor were McCrea, Ellison, Egan and
Wachter; Gustafson voted against. See Plat File
UNISYS PARK ADDITION
Dale Runkle stated a public hearing was held by the Advisory
Planning Commission at their last regular meeting to consider a
preliminary plat of 205 R & D zoned acres and of four lots located
along Pilot Knob and Yankee Doodle Roads. The Advisory Planning
Commission is recommending approval of this item.
The City Administrator stated the Parks and Recreation
Commission reviewed the history of the Sperry/Unisys Park development
project and it was noted that the Commission had previously allowed
parks dedication credit for the existing softball fields for this
facilities development. However, the Commission noted that a
proposed trail alignment between Quarry Park and Pilot Knob Park had
not bee resolved to satisfaction. Therefore, the approval for the
preliminary plat for Unisys be conditioned upon the establishment of
a pedestrian link between Pilot Knob and Quarry Parks and for said
trial to be installed by city contract. The trial link could follow
existing perimeter road or on the eastern boundary of said roadway
extending from the Four Oaks Road extension northerly to Pilot Knob
Park.
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Motion by McCrea, seconded by Egan to approve the preliminary
plat for Unisys Park Addition, subject to the Standard Plat
conditions and further conditioned upon:
1. This development shall accept its additional assessment
obligations as defined in the staff's report in accordance
with the final plat dimensions and the rates in effect at
the time of final plat approval.
2. This development shall dedicate 10 foot drainage and
utility easements centered over all common lot lines and
adjacent to private property or public right-of-way.
3. This development shall dedicate, provide, or financially
guarantee its proportionate share of the acquisition costs
of additional drainage, ponding, and utility easements as
required by the alignment, depth, and storage capacity of
all required public utilities and streets located beyond
the boundaries of this plat or outside of dedicated public
right-of-way as necessary to service this development.
4. This development shall dedicate all public right-of-way and
temporary slope easements for ultimate development of
adjacent roadways as required by the appropriate
jurisdictional agency.
5. This development shall dedicate adequate drainage and
ponding easements to incorporate the required high water
elevation necessitated by City storm water storage volume
requirements.
6. The development is required to provide the City of Eagan,
either by appropriate easements on the plan or by executing
the appropriate Unisys/City of Eagan agreement, which will
assure the City that future will site needs on the Unisys
property will be provided for.
7. The development is required to establish a pedestrian link
between Pilot Knob and Quarry Parks and for said tratL to
be installed by City contract.
All voted in favor.
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT/AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 13
FOR PARK DEDICATION POLICY
A public hearing was held by the Advisory Planning Commission on
April 26, 1988 to consider an amendment to Chapter 13 of the Eagan
City Code by adding reference to the Park Dedication Policy by
adopting Eagan City Code Chapters 1 and 13.99,. The APC is
recommending approval of the amendment.
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Motion by Egan, seconded by Wachter to approve an ordinance to
the City of Eagan, Minnesota, amending Eagan City Code Chapter 13
entitled "Subdivision Regulations (Platting)" by adding reference to
the park dedication policy and, by adopting by reference Eagan City
Code Chapter and 13.99. All voted yes.
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT/DELETION OF SERVICE BAYS
A public hearing was held by the Advisory Planning Commission on
April 26, 1988 to consider an amendment to Chapter 11 of the Eagan
City Code by deleting service bays as a requirement for service
stations and by adopting by reference Eagan City Code Chapters 1 and
11.99. The APC is recommending approval of the amendment.
Motion by Egan, seconded by Gustafson to approve an ordinance of
the City of Eagan, Minnesota, amending Eagan City Code Chapter 11
entitled "Land Use Regulations (Zoning)" by deleting service bays as
a requirement for service stations and, by adopting by reference,
Eagan City Code Chapter 1 and 11.99. All voted affirmatively.
CONT. 88-9/RECEIVE BIDS/AWARD CONTRACT
Tom Colbert stated the lowest bid was submitted by Richard
Knutson, Inc. with the second low bid being submitted by M & M Sewer,
Inc. However, upon closing the receipt of bids and completion of the
formal bid opening and announcement, it was discovered that the low
bidder, Richard Knutson, Inc. had not signed their bid proposal. It
was only after the completion of opening all bids that Mr. Knutson
informed the City that he had forgotten to enclose his signature
sheet which is necessary to validate any bid proposal. The City
Attorney's office recommended that the low bid be rejected as not
being in compliance with bid submittal requirements and that the
contract be awarded to the second low bidder whose submittal
documents were in order. Colbert recommended the acceptance of the
bid from M & M Sewer, Inc.
Motion by Wachter, seconded by Gustafson to award the contract
for Manor Lake - trunk utilities, Contract 88-9 to M & M Sewer, Inc.
in the amount of $248,585.00. All voted yes.
CONTRACT 88-5/APPROVE PLANS/AUTHORIZE AD FOR BIDS
The Public Works Director stated the detailed plans and
specifications for the design of the pumphouse for Well #11 on
Ashbury Road has now been completed along with the technical pump
equipment specifications. The plans were presented to the Council
for consideration and authorization to advertise for bids. Colbert
stated the appearance of the pumphouse will be more home-like and
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therefore more costly to maintain. However, it will fit-in with the
adjacent properties.
Motion by McCrea, seconded by Gustafson to approve and authorize
the advertisement for bids for Contract 88-5, Well #11 - pumphouse
and equipment to be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 15, 1988.
All voted in favor.
CONTRACT 88-21/APPROVE PLANS/AUTHORIZE AD FOR BIDS
Tom Colbert stated the detailed plans and specifications for
grading, utilities, street surfacing, landscaping, traffic signals
and restoration for the Cliff Lake Centre Development have now been
completed and were presented to the Council for consideration and
authorization to advertise for bids.
Motion by Gustafson, seconded by McCrea to approve and authorize
the advertisement for bids for Contract 88-21, Cliff Lake Centre -
streets and utilities, to be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 10,
1988. All voted yes.
CONTRACT 88-13/APPROVE PLANS/AUTHORIZE AD FOR BIDS
The Public Works Director stated the detailed plans and
specifications are complete for the trunk watermain for the Stony
Point and Blackhawk Ridge Additions; trunk watermain, sanitary sewer
lift station and pond restoration for the Blackhawk Ponds Addition;
and the trunk storm sewer outlet for the Pond AP-50 and were
presented to the Council for consideration and authorization to
advertise for bids.
Motion by McCrea, seconded by Gustafson to approve the plans and
specifications for Contract 88-13 (Stony Point, Blackhawk Ponds and
Pond AP-50) and authorization to advertise for bids to be held at
10:30 a.m., June 16, 1988. All voted yes.
CONT. 87-1`8/FINAL PAYMENT/EAGANDALE CTR. IND. PK./OVERLAY
Tom Colbert stated the structural overlay within the Eagandale
Center Industrial Park has been completed, inspected by all
appropriate public works personnel and found to be in order for final
acceptance and perpetual maintenance.
Motion by Egan, seconded by Wachter, to approve the fourth and
final payment for Contract 87-18 (Eagandale Center Industrial Park -
Overlay) to Valley Paving, Inc. in the amount of $12,679.69 and
authorize the acceptance of the improvements for perpetual City
maintenance. All voted in favor.
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CONT. 85-MM/FINAL ACCEPTANCE/CINNAMON RIDGE 5TH & 6TH
ADDITION/UTILITIES
The City Public Works Director stated the developer has
requested final acceptance of utilities installed to service the
Cinnamon Ridge 5th and 6th additions. All final inspections have
been performed by public works personnel and found to be in order for
acceptance for perpetual maintenance.
Motion by McCrea, seconded by Gustafson to approve the final
acceptance of Contract 85-MM (Cinnamon Ridge 5th and 6th Addition -
Utilities) and authorize the acceptance for perpetual maintenance.
All voted affirmatively.
PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR WILSON ADDITION
The City Administrator updated the Council and the Council
reviewed the revision of the preliminary plat for Wilson Addition.
Motion by Egan, seconded by Gustafson to approve the revision of
the preliminary plat for Wilson Addition. All voted yes.
BEER AND WINE APPLICATION - CARBONE'S PIZZA
The application for Carbone's Pizza for a beer and wine was
reviewed by the Council.
Motion by Egan, seconded by Wachter to approve the Carbone beer
and wine application, subject to verification in 60 days or less that
no applicant had a 5% or more ownership interest in another entity in
Eagan with a beer and wine license. All voted in favor.
SALES AND USE TAX REFUNDS
Tom Hedges updated the Council on the sales and use tax refunds
and recommended the approval of a revised agreement as proposed by
Jon G. Sarff.
Motion by Wachter, seconded by Gustafson to approve the sales
and use tax refund agreement by Jon Sarff. All voted yes.
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT - NEEDS ASSESSMENT/TRANSIT STUDY
Tom Hedges and Dale Runkle updated the Council on the transit
study. McCrea asked if there is a cap on the amount the City of
Eagan could pay.
Hedges stated that a proposal with the cost will be returned to
the Council.
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Motion by McCrea, seconded by Egan to approve the Joint Powers
Agreement - Needs Assessment/Transit Study. All voted yes.
KNOX LUMBER/EAGANDALE CENTER INDUSTRIAL
PARK 10TH ADDITION PERMIT
Motion by Wachter, seconded by Gustafson to approve the issuance
of a footings and foundation permit for the Knob Lumber facility
within the Eagandale Center Industrial Park 10th Addition, subject to
DNR permit issuance. All voted in favor.
MODEL HOME PERMIT/DEERWOOD ADDITION
A model home permit for Lot 26, Block 3, Deerwood Addition was
referred to a future agenda.
CHECKLIST
Wachter moved and Gustafson seconded the motion to approve the check-
list dated April 30, 1988 in the amount of $690,215.62 and dated
May 16, 1988 in the amount of $955,980.09. All voted in favor.
-The ToZZowing items wer-discussed r
Tom Colbert stated he has received a proposal to upgrade the low
land area in Carriage Hills (Lexington Avenue and Yankee Doodle
Road). He stated some trees will need to be removed and the
developer has asked if the pond could be filled with water from the
fire hydrant. The Council stated they are excited about the proposal
and feel the pond could be filled with water from the hydrant on a
one-time basis. An informative neighborhood meeting will be held.
Tom Colbert stated he has received a telephone call from Leslie
King regarding a stop sign. The matter was before the Council
previously and had been denied. He asked if it should be placed on
the agenda. Mayor Ellison stated she has been in contact with him
and she is starting a petition from the neighborhood.
Tom Hedges stated he has received a letter from Ron Jensen. Mr.
Jensen is resigning from the Burnsville/Eagan Cable Commission.
Hedges will be in contact with Jensen.
Wachter asked for an update on the trees on the Groff Boulevard.
Colbert will check into the matter.
Egan asked if there has been a change in the police stationery.
Hedges stated all stationery for the City of Eagan will now be
similar in design.
Egan questioned to design of the Pilot Knob Road project
regarding the two turn lanes to the west and the necessity for the
two lanes. Colbert explained the County's procedure.
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No action was required on these items.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion duly made by McCrea and seconded by Egan, the
meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. All voted positively.
Cit 1erk