11/18/1969 - City Council RegularMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TOWN OF EAGAN, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
November l8, 1969
A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Town of Eagan
Dakota County, Minnesota was held at the Town Hall on November 18, 1969 at
which all members were present.
The minutes of the previous meeting of November 4th were approved with
the following exceptbn: On page 3 thereof, It was further understood that the
application of Mr. Barfnecht was approved, subject however to the provision
that in the event that the operation of the business became a nuisance, that it
could then be subject to revocation upon discretion of the Board.
A.)The following additions should be included in the November 4th
minutes: Mr. Robert Meyer appeared relative to two ab8tement requests and
also presented the Board with a listing of the property in Green Acres, This
resulted in a reduction of $54G,563 in Eagan Township evaluation. Upon t~tfon
of Rlsin, seconded by Uselmann, aye Rahn, the abatements as presented were
approved and are attached to the minutes.
B.)Upon motion of Chairman Klein seconded by Rahn, aye Uselmann it
was RESOLVED that the Clerk be authorized to issue future plumbing iicenses when
the applicant meets all of the necessary requirements.
C.)Upon motion of Klein, seconded by Uselmann, aye Rahn, it was
RESOLVED that the evaluation of jingle family dwellings in the Cedar Grove area
be raised to a flat $20,000 which will increase the fee $5.00 for a total fee
of $25.00 for each permit.
Nir. Bill Branch appeared and indicated that he had just recently
been made aware by Bob Carter Ford of South St, Paul, that it had made an error
of approximately $2,000 in its bid for a dump truck and snow plow apparatus
which bids were opened on November 4, 1969. After review, the matter was referrer?
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to Bill Branch to determine how the error arose and for a report to the Board.
Upon motion by Klein, seconded by Uselmann, it was RESOLVED that
Bill Branch be authorized to acquire bids for tapping tnschines for sewer and
water mains and to report to the Board at a later tune,
Mr, Malcom Forsythe, architect, Mr. James McClure, General Manager,
and Mr. Robert Serthaff, President, all of Dayton Development Company appeared
on behalf of its application to rezone to R-6 and C-2 property in Lhe NL corner
of the Township. Mr. E. $. Parranto also appeared on behal# of the applicant.
It was noted that about 17 acres of the proposed development lies in Inver Grove
Heights, about 76 acres in Mendota Heights, aad about 494 acres in Eagan. The
Advisory Planning Committee had recomamended approval. After review of the
proposal and discussion concerning the application, there being no objections,
upon motion by Klein, seconded by Uselmaan, aye Rahn, it was RESOLVED that said
application be approved as presented,
Mr. James O'Neill appeared on behalf of the application of Expressways
Properties, Inc., formerly Rauenhorst Development Corporation pursuant to e
hearing according to notice to tenons from A, Agricultural to I-1, Light
Industrial, property in Section 11, const~ing of the Mary Heuer and M.J.
Volkaaeier property in Section 11, The Advisory Planning Committee recommended
approval. Upon motion by Klein, seconded by Rahn, age:Useimann, it was
RESOLVED that said application be approved as presented.
The Chairman then convened a hearing concerning the proposed street
vacation of a potion of Blackhawrk Road lying seat®rly of Highway ~k13. The
Town Attorney explained the reabon for the hearing and noted that the statutory
requirements of published and posted notice had been trade. Mr. Otis Hilbert,
attorney, appeared for Hillcrest Development Company, one of the adjacent
property owners. It was understood that an easement will be granted to the
Town of Eagan by Minnesota Hospital Services Association for the new Blackhawk
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Road right of wgy as presented at the meeting. Upon motion by Uselmann,
seconded by Raha, aye Klwin, it was RLSOL~PED that the Board hereby vacate
the old Blackhawk Road right of way pursuant to the resolution attached to these
minutes, end further instructed the Town Attorney to file a Notice of Vacation
and resolution with the Register of Deeds.
Mr. Kranz appeared an behalf of Kranz-Ganley Construction Company
requesting a permit for a maintenance garage for American Fruit and Produce
Companrg in Eagandmle Center Yndustrial Park; it was noted that said garage woulc
be 3,000 square feet, $45,000, 42' x 6b'. Upon motion by Klein, seconded by
Rahn, it was RESOLVED that the request for a permit be granted sub Sect to
approvQl by the Town Engineer.
Mr. Gary King appeared requesting a residental home building permit
on a five acre parcel on property formerly owned by Ed Schwanz, West of
Saddlehorn Addition. The Board discussed the need far public access to the
property and noted that the parcel is 1,534 feet west of Dodd Road. The
residence will be 36' x 43', 18,000 square feet, $35,000. Upon motion by Rahn,
seconded by Uselmann, it was RESOLVED that the application be approved, subject,
however to a grant of a 30 foot Highway Easement along the northerly boundary
of tha King property. Further the Board requested that the Clerk contact
the developer to disease the public access issue at the next regular meeting.
Mr. Colic Anderson appeared requesting a permit for s garage on his
property North of Lone Oak Aoad between the Winsor sad Erickson property.
The Board requested that Mr. Anderson determine the location of his property
lines to determine whether a variance is seeded for the set~ck and if necessary
to get consent in writing from the necessary adjacent property owners.
Upon motion b~ Klein, seconded by Uselmann, it was RE50LVED that the
application of Northwest Warehouse Company for a retaining wall building pern-it
atxi loading platfat'tn fox a one acre parcel of outside storage in Bagandale
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No. 1, be and it hereby is, approved, subject however to receipt of an
application from the applicant. It ctas noted that the Advisory Planning
Comareittee reco~nended approval at an informal meeting of the Planning
Committee on November l$th,
Upon motion by Rahn, seconded by Uselmann it ores RESOLV$D that the
application of Altron Corporation for 1U,000 square foot foundation addition
permit to its building in Bagandale Center Industrial Park No. 1, consisting
of Lot 29, Block 2, be and it hereby is approved. It was Noted that the
Advisory Planning Committee at its special meeting on November 18th,
recommended approval.
Mr. James O'neiil appeared on behalf of the application of
Rauenhorst Development Corporation for a building permit for Hohenstein
Delivery Company on Lots 6, 7, B and 4, Block 3, Eagandale No. 3. IC was
noted that the matter had been approved preliminarily on November 4th. The
Board discussed the fact that the proposal was for a repair shop tezminal
including outside truck parking but with no warehouse distribution system.
Matters concerning site view, Blacl:topping or oil treatment of the parking
tat and a green strip adjacent to the A. A. Roberts Caatpany property wexe
reviewed, in addition to screening the property, It was recommended that the
applicant review with Hohenstein Delivery the recommendation and return
to the Board with a site plan recommendation in light of the above suggestions.
Mr, Joe Harrison appeared on behalf of the Perk Committee relative
to contacts far park site acquisition. He indicated that formal recommendation
will be made at a special Board meeting on Tuesday, November 25th.
Mr. Bruce Patterson of Suburban Engineering Company appeared on
behalf of the application of Cedar Grove Construction Company for approval
of the final plat of Cedar Grove No. 3. The Board discussed the requirement
that Cedar Grove Construction Co. be assessed for the proposed Slackhawk Road
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improvement assessments adjacent to the proposed park land in Cedar
Grave No. 8; the Board also discussed the name of streets including Dayton
Avenue. Upon motion by Klein, seconded by Rahn, it was RESOLVED that the
application be referred to the Planning Cammittee and the Town Engineer
for recommendation concerning the Dakota County Plat Commi~raion recommendations,
Mr. Byron Watschke appeared concerning a proposed residental
building permit on property owned by him North of Cliff Road off Cedarcrest
Lane near Thomas Lake. He indicated that he would improve Cedarcrest Lane
if passible during this fall,. No objections were voiced by the Board.
Bill Rydrych and Jon Marble appeared discussing the proposed
changes in the zoning ordinance relative to R-4 and R-6 zoning, including
"cluster zoning".
The Town Attorney presented a proposed Ordinance No. 28 relating
to the gas franchise for Northern States Power Company. Upon motion by Rahn,
seconded by Uselmann, aye Klein, it was RESOLVED that said ordinance be, and
it hereby is approved and ordered published.
The Town Attorney then presented a proposed Ordinance No. 29
relative to a uniform Bloomington-Bagan-$urnsviile sewage ordinance. After
discussion, upon motion by Uselmann, seconded by Rahn, aye Klein, it was
RESOLVED that said ordinance be adopted and that the Clerk be directed to
publish a copy in the Dakota Tribune.
The Board then discussed the request of Mr. Howard Gelb, the
developer of Lexington Addition to waive the performance bond until the
issuance of building permits, ,After discussion, upon motion by Rahn,
seconded by Uselmann, it was RESOLVED that the Town waive the filing of a
band but that no building permits be`liasued until a satisfactory development
contract and performance band have been approved by the Town Board.
The application of Western Concrete Products for special use permit
far the construction of a ready-mix concrete plant at 3462 Dodd Road on a
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one acre parcel of land owned by Elmer Scott was referred the the Planning
Committee.
Upon motion by Rahn, seconded by Uselmann, it was RESOLVED that
the application of Nordqufst Sign Company for two signs each k'x 10'6"
at the A & W Root Beer Stand on Sibley Memorial Highway be, and they hereby
are approved.
The application of Kenneth Appelbauta for a sign permit for Bunker
Hiil Apartments in the Robert Karatz Addition, 4' x $' was upon motion by
Rahn, seconded by 9selmann, approved, subject, however to site approval by
the building inspector, Dale Peterson, relative to traffic safety hazards and
location.
upon motion by Rahn, seconded by Uselmann, aye Klein, it was
RESOLVED that the letter from Cedar Grove Construction Company requesting
acceptance of streets and storm sewers in Cedar Groves Nos. 5 and 6 Additions
be and it hereby os referred to the Town Engineer.
Upon motion by Klein, seconded by Use Lnaan, it was RESOLVED that
the following kennel permit applications be and they hereby are approved:
Mrs. Hattie Lagerstad, Arlene A11en, and Aelen Mallitor.
After discussion, upon motion by Uselmann, seconded by Rahn, it
was RESOLVED that the Tosin Attorney be authorized to contact the attorney
for Martin Shields, relative to a proposed offer for crog damage ezad payment
for easement for storm sewer over property West of Pilot Knob Road and South
of Lone Oak Road in the total sum of $2,500.
Upon motion the bills were ordered paid.
Upon motion the meeting ajourned.
Dated; November l$, 1969.
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Clerk
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