04/30/2001 - City Council Special (2)MINUTES OF A SPECIAL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF EAGAN
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
APRIL 30, 2001
A special meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Monday, April 30,
2001 starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Mayor Awada
and Councilmembers Bakken, Carlson, Fields and Tilley. Also present were City
Administrator Tom Hedges, Public Works Director Tom Colbert, and City Engineer Russ
Matthys.
AREA #4 BLACKHAWK PONDS, OAKBROOKE ADDITION, ROCKY LANE
Public Works Director Colbert introduced the Preliminary Design Report that has
been prepared by the Consulting Engineering firm as a result of the numerous
neighborhood meetings held over the past 3 1 /2 months and informed the public of its
availability. He then presented and discussed the evaluation standards and criteria
previously adopted by the Council, the different types of improvement options and the
different classifications of the various impacted areas. He then introduced Mark Hanson
of Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik and Associates who discussed the Preliminary Design
Report dated April 20, 2001 for Area 4 - Blackhawk Ponds, Oakbrooke Addition, and
Rocky Lane.
Mayor Awada opened the floor for public comment.
Approximately ten residents spoke, inquiring about such issues as an emergency
overflow pipe; cost differential in pipe sizes; the probability of another similar storm;
future development issues; schedule for improvement projects; the second opinion study;
and City Code standards. Public Works Director Colbert and Mr. Hanson responded in
detail the issues raised by the residents.
Discussion was turned back to the Council.
Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to
authorize the preparation of detailed plans and specifications and easement acquisition
for the Storm Drainage Mitigation Basic Improvement for Area 4.4.2- Blackhawk Ponds.
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to
authorize the preparation of a Feasibility Report for further study for Area 4.4.3 - Rocky
Lane. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to
continue consideration of Area 4.4.1 - Oakbrooke to a June Council meeting.
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
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AREA #9 NYBRO POND, CARLSON LAKE, MALMO LANE,
OAK CHASE ROAD AND POND
At approximately 7:20 p.m., Public Works Director Colbert introduced the next
impacted area and again presented the Preliminary Design Report, discussed the
evaluation standards and criteria, flood area classifications and improvement categories.
He then introduced Mark Hanson of Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik and Associates who
discussed the Preliminary Design Report dated April 20, 2001 for Area 9, Nybro Pond
and Carlson Lake.
Mayor Awada opened the floor for public comment regarding Easter Lane /
Malmo Place.
Approximately 12 residents spoke. Their comments and inquiries included
restriction of water out of Quigley Lake and the pond on the north side of Diffley;
possible improvements to the lift station on Carlson Lake; existing outlet on Nybro Pond;
tree removal; and the drain from Nybro Pond to Carlson Lake. Public Works Director
Colbert and Mr. Hanson discussed in detail the issues raised by the residents.
Mayor Awada turned discussion back to the Council.
Councilmember Awada moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to
authorize the preparation of detailed plans and specifications and easement acquisition
for Storm Drainage Mitigation Improvements for Area 4.9.1 - Easter Lane / Malmo
Place. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to
authorize the preparation of detailed plans and specifications and easement acquisition
for Storm Drainage Mitigation Improvements for Area 4.9.2 - Nybro Pond.
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Mayor Awada moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to have the
water level of Carlson Lake lowered by one foot. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Mr. Hanson gave an overview of the April 20, 2001 portion of the report
regarding Malmo Lane, Oak Chase Road and Pond.
Mayor Awada opened the floor for public comment.
There were five residents who spoke. Their concerns and inquiries
included a request for a catch basin to be installed and modifications made to the
intersection adjacent to 4504 Oak Chase Road; and the pump on Carlson Lake. Public
Works Director Colbert and Mr. Hanson discussed in detail the issues raised by the
residents.
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Discussion was turned back to the Council.
Mayor Awada moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to authorize
the preparation of detailed plans and specifications and easement acquisition for Storm
Mitigation Additional Improvements for Area 4.9.6 - Malmo Lane / Nybro Lane. Aye: 5
Nay: 0
Mayor Awada moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to deny
authorization for improvements for Area 4.9.5 - Oak Chase Road, Oak Chase Lane, Oak
Chase Way. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to
deny authorization for improvements for Area 4.9.4 — Oak Chase Ponds. Aye: 4 Nay: 1
(Tilley opposed)
AREAS #8 AND #1 FAIRWAY HILLS, ERIC'S BOULEVARD
RICHARD LANE DELORES LANE, RIVER HILLS /CLARK STREET,
EZ MINI STORAGE, OAK CLIFF COURT
At approximately 9:30 p.m., Public Works Director Colbert introduced the next
impacted area and again presented the Preliminary Design Report, discussed the
evaluation standards and criteria, flood area classifications and improvement categories.
He then introduced Mark Hanson of Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik and Associates who
discussed the Preliminary Design Report dated April 20, 2001 for Area 8 Fairway Hills,
Camelback/Pilot Knob Road, Delores Lane, Eriks Boulevard and Richard Lane.
Mayor Awada opened the floor for public comment.
Seven residents spoke. Their concerns and inquiries included the size of the
storm drainage pipe and cost differential; current drainage problems from golf course;
and the possibility of the golf course being sold. Public Works Director Colbert and Mr.
Hanson and Councilmembers discussed in detail the issues raised by the residents.
Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to
authorize the preparation of detailed plans and specifications and easement acquisition
for the Storm Drainage Mitigation Additional Improvements for Area 4.8.2 — Camelback
/ Pilot Knob Road. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to
deny authorization for improvements for Area 4.8.3 — Delores Lane. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
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Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to
deny authorization for improvements for Area 4.8.4 — Eric's Blvd. and Richard's Lane.
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to
continue discussion of Fairway Hills and authorize staff to begin negotiations with the
golf course. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Mr. Hanson gave an overview of the April 20, 2001 portion of the report
regarding Oak Cliff Court.
Discussion was held with residents regarding drainage that comes from
Burnsville. The residents indicated they were in favor of the proposal as presented.
Councilmember Carlson moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to
authorize the preparation of detailed plans and specifications and easement acquisition
for the Storm Drainage Mitigation Basic and Additional Improvements for Area 4.1.1 —
Oak Cliff. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Mayor Awada noted that there would be no consideration or discussion for Area
4.1.3 — EZ Mini Storage due to the pond being owned by the Minnesota Department of
Transportation.
Mayor Awada moved, Councilmember Carlson seconded a motion to deny
authorization for improvements to Area 4.1.3 — EZ Mini Storage. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Mr. Hanson gave an overview of the April 20, 2001 portion of the report
regarding River Hills 9 Addition.
A brief discussion was held with residents present who wished to have their
property purchased by the City.
Mayor Awada moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to authorize
staff to purchase properties in Area 4.1.2 — River Hills 9 Addition from owners that
desire to be bought out. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 p.m.
Date Deputy City Clerk
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