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05/29/2001 - City Council Special Minutes of a Special Workshop of the Eagan City Council May 29,2001 Page 1 of3 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2001 FIRE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 5:00 P.M. Present: Mayor A wada, Councilmembers Bakken, Carlson, Fields and Tilley, City Administrator Hedges, Assistant City Administrator Verbrugge, Director of Public Works Colbert, Director of Parks and Recreation Vraa, Senior Planner Ridley, Communications Coordinator Foote, Recycling Coordinator Bast, Administrative Specialist Hertel, ARC members Drenckhahn, Gladhill, Kinard, Schlax, Soderling, Thorkildson, Weller, WRAC members Armborst, Hanson, Hurd, Merkel, Patrow, and Tapper. ROLL CALL AND AGENDA ADOPTION Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to adopt the agenda as presented with the addition of Road Project, Inver Grove Heights Joint Powers Agreement and Bear Path Storm Sewer Improvements. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 JOINT AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor A wada welcomed the Commission and invited them to open the discussion. ARC Chair Gladhill provided an overview of the ARC's recent goalsetting session to the City Council, highlighting communications and the importance of imparting understanding and knowledge to the citizens of Eagan about airport matters. Assistant City Administrator Verbrugge noted that the commission would create extended vignette commercials to run in between other features on the cable channel, providing expanded information on the north-south runway and mitigation options. A discussion ensued emphasizing the importance of effective use oflocal media, direct communication, citizen group organizing and local public events to communicate about airport matters. Several members commented on the adverse impact to schoolchildren of airport noise. The members and Council discussed the purpose and objectives of hiring a noise attorney. The Council stated that they would likely support the efforts if the commission and staff would clearly delineate the expected outcomes of that action prior to formal approval at a regular Council meeting. JOINT WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ABATEMENT COMMISSION/ CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor A wada welcomed the Commission and invited them to begin the discussion. Commission Member Patraw commented that the commission had been working with Director of Parks and Recreation Vraa in an advisory capacity regarding smart building Minutes of a Special Workshop of the Eagan City Council May 29,2001 Page 2 of3 for the community center. He further noted that it is important for the City to remember that recycling is only effective if organizations also purchase recycled products. Mayor Awada stated that the Council looks to the Commission for leadership and suggestions regarding recycling. Communications Coordinator Foote briefly described the ARROW program for businesses engaged in recycling efforts, noting that there were approximately sixty participants in 2000. The Council expressed support for the program and encouraged expansIOn. Councilmember Bakken inquired about the effectiveness ofthe waste hauler licensing cap and asked the commission ifthey had considered any creative alternatives. Commission Member Patraw responded that the commission had considered encouraging voluntary organized collection, but had encountered obstacles that pose limitations. COMMUNITY CENTER/CENTRAL PARK UPDATE Director of Parks and Recreation Vraa gave an update to the Council, stating that the product of the design and development stage of the process would be before the Council for formal approval on June 5. He asked for any final contributions or modifications to share with the consultants. The Council did not make any additional suggestions or changes. GOLF COURSE City Administrator Hedges gave an overview regarding Parkview and Carriage Hills golf courses. Director of Parks and Recreation Vraa stated that the preliminary course designs he had seen did not have returning nines and included a remote driving range, neither of which are ideal for revenue optimization. Director Vraa commented that the next step would be to hire a consultant to do a feasibility study. The Council directed that the committee comprised of Mayor A wada and Councilmember Carlson should meet with Mr. Lundeen to discuss the golf course options further before bringing the matter before the full Council for authorization of a feasibility study. APPRAISALS - CEDAR GROVE Assistant City Administrator Verbrugge briefed the Council on a land purchase opportunity within the Cedar Grove redevelopment area and received direction to proceed with acquisition subject to formal Council approval at a regular City Council meeting. MVTA GARAGE City Administrator Hedges gave an overview and Senior Planner Ridley reviewed the drawing and building plans for the proposed MVT A garage and maintenance site, noting that the building as proposed with possible expansion would meet the needs of the Minutes ofa Special Workshop of the Eagan City Council May 29, 2001 Page 3 of3 MVT A in Eagan into the future. The Council concurred that the preliminary proposal looked reasonable. Senior Planner Ridley agreed to work with the MVT A to "dress up" the sides of the building a bit more to more closely conform to the architectural standards of the surrounding corporate and office buildings. BEAR PATH STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS The City Council asked that storm mitigation alternatives for the Beaver DamlBear Path intersection be presented for consideration at the June 19,2001 regular City Council meeting. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE The City Council discussed a request by Ms. Bea Blomquist to meet with the Public Works Committee. The Council agreed that the committee would accommodate her request and that due to a pending appeal, the City Attorney should also be present. GRANDFATHER TREE PROJECT Ms. Kay Gustafson described the project of moving the tree onto the Central Park site and the fundraising efforts that would be conducted through the Eagan Foundation as the fiscal agent. She noted that the tree parade would occur on June 6, 2001. OTHER BUSINESS Councilmember Bakken stated that the WRAC should be charged with studying the effects of and alternatives to the licensing cap on waste haulers in Eagan. Mayor Awada and Councilmember Carlson stated that the decision made previously should stand. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Date City Clerk If you need these minutes in an alternative form such as large print, Braille, audio tapes, etc., please contact the City of Eagan, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122, 651-681-4600, (TDD phone: 651-454-8535). 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