HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 05/01/2001 AGENDA
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY,MAY 1,2001 7:00 PM, CITY CENTER
Council Chamber
8080 Mitchell Road
CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Jean Harris, Councilmembers Sherry Butcher, Ronald Case, Jan
Mosman, and Nancy Tyra-Lukens •
CITY STAFF: City Manager Chris Enger, Parks & Recreation Services Director Bob Lambert,
Public Works Services Director Eugene Dietz, Community Development and Financial Services
Director Don Uram, Management Services Director Natalie Swaggert, City Attorney Ric Rosow
and Council Recorder Peggy Rasmussen
I. ROLL CALL/CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. COUNCIL FORUM INVITATION
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
V. PROCLAMATIONS
A. SENIOR AWARENESS WEEK—MAY 4- 18
B. ARBOR DAY IN EDEN PRAIRIE—MAY 5,2001
VI. MINUTES
A. CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY,APRIL 17, 2001
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. CLERK'S LICENSE LIST
B. LIND ADDITION by Eric Lind. 2nd Reading for Planned Unit Development
District Review with waivers on 1.68 acres,Zoning District Change from Rural to
R1-22 Zoning District on 1.18 acres and Zoning District Amendment within the
R1-22 Zoning District on .50 acres. Location: Southeast corner of Eden Prairie
Road and Scenic Heights Road. (Ordinance for PUD District Review, Zoning
Change and Zoning Amendment
C. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR OAKPARKE
ESTATES 3')ADDITION
D. ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR
CEDARCREST DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS,I.C. 00-5520
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
May 1,2001
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E. APPROVE RELEASE OF LAND FROM SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
AGREEMENT, S.S.A..97-09
F. ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF
EASEMENTS FOR CHARLSON AREA IMPROVEMENTS
G. AWARD BID TO TRUERIDE,INC.FOR INSTALLATION OF SKATE
PARK EQUIPMENT AT ROUND LAKE PARK
H. AWARD CONTRACT FOR REROOFING PROJECTS AT CITY
CENTER,PARAMEDICS QUARTERS AND FIRE STATION#3
I. DECLARATION OF SURPLUS OFFICE FURNITURE AND
AUTHORIZATION FOR DISPOSAL
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS/MEETINGS
A. BLUFF COUNTRY VILLAGE AMENDMENT by The Bluffs Company.
Request for Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on 7.2 acres,
Planned Unit Development District Review on 7.2 acres, Zoning District
Amendment within the Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District on 4.0 acres,
Zoning District Change from Rural to Neighborhood Commercial on 3.0 acres, .
Site Plan Review on 7.2 acres, and Preliminary Plat of 7.2 acres into 5 lots.
Location: Pioneer Trail and Hennepin Town Road. (Resolution for PUD
Concept Amendment, Ordinance for PUD District Review,Zoning Change
and Zoning Amendment, and Resolution for Preliminary Plat)
B. FLYING CLOUD BUSINESS PARK by Moen-Leuer Construction. Request
for Comprehensive Guide Plan Change from Medium Density Residential to
Industrial on 9 acres,Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 19.3 acres,
Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 19.3 acres, Zoning
District Change from Rural to the I-2 Zoning District on 19.3 acres, Site Plan
Review on 19.3 acres, and Preliminary Plat of 19.3 acres into 2 lots. Location:
Northwest Corner of Pioneer Trail and Flying Cloud Drive. (Resolution for
Guide Plan Change,Resolution for PUD Concept Review, Ordinance for
PUD District Review and Zoning Change, and Resolution for Preliminary
Plat)
IX. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
X. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. ADOPT RESOLUTION RESCINDING FINAL PLAT OF NORTH BLUFF
2ND ADDITION
B. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISED FINAL PLAT OF
NORTH BLUFF 2ND ADDITION
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
May 1,2001
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XI. PETITIONS,REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. HABITAT FOR TECHNOLOGY
XII. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS &COMMISSIONS
XIII. APPOINTMENTS
XIV. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
A. REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS
B. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
C. REPORT OF PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES DIRECTOR
1. Response to April 12th Letter from Friends of Birch Island Wood
2. Purgatory Creek Recreation Area Planning Process—Review of
Program Alternatives
D. REPORT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCIAL
SERVICES DIRECTOR
E. REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DIRECTOR
1. Golden Triangle Area Traffic Study
F. REPORT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES DIRECTOR
G. REPORT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
H. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY
XV. OTHER BUSINESS
A. CLOSED SESSION ON LITIGATION
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL, COMMUNITY PROGRAM BOARD,AND
PARKS &RECREATION CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMISSION
JOINT WORKSHOP/FORUM
COMMUNITY SURVEY
TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2001 5:00- 6:55 PM, CITY CENTER
HERITAGE ROOM II
CITY COUNCIL:
Mayor Jean Harris, Councilmembers Sherry Butcher,Ron Case, Jan Mosman, and Nancy Tyra-
Lukens
CITY STAFF:
City Manager Chris Enger,Public Works Services Director Eugene Dietz,Parks &Recreation
Services Director Robert Lambert,Financial Services Director Don Uram, Management Services
Director Natalie Swaggert, City Attorney Ric Rosow, and Recorder Lorene McWaters
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER—MAYOR JEAN HARRIS
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
III. PRESENTATIONS
A. CHRIS ENGER, CITY MANGER—STATEGIC PLAN/COMMUNITY
VALUES
B. ROBERT LAMBERT,PARKS &RECREATION SERVICES DIRECTOR —
COMPREHENSIVE PARK PLAN
C. DON URAM, FINANCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR—CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PLAN
IV. OTHER TOPICS
V. COUNCIL FORUM
A. DOLORES HODGE
B. MARCIA TURNER—MORRAINE WAY POND
VI. ADJOURNMENT
REPORT
COMMUNITY FORUM:
The Community Forum was held on October 27 and 28,2000 and involved four three-hour sessions
with about 25 participants each. Each session was divided by the following ages: 20-34 years,35-44
years, 45-54 years, and 55 years and older. Each member in the session was provided a computer
and all computers were connected to a printer that projected answers on a screen. This provided the
group with instant,but anonymous,responses to the questions from the group. These"electronic
brainstorming sessions"were supervised by Doug Griffin, a consultant that uses this process for the
. public and private sector. Some of the time at the session was spent responding to survey questions
while other time was spent responding to open ended questions regarding topics such as Major
Center Area/Downtown Park, the use of the Flying Cloud Airport buffer property,whether or not
the Community Center should be expanded and,if so,what facilities should be added to the Center,
and what the City should do to preserve historic sites.
The following are some interesting facts deducted from the summary of consolidated surveys taken
from the Community Forum. •
Public Information
Seventy-five of 92 participants believe they are either somewhat informed or well informed about
the Eden Prairie park system and facilities.
Park and Recreation Facilities
Eighty-seven of 92 rate the park and recreation facilities as good or excellent. Five rate the facilities
as fair,none rated facilities as poor.
Use of Park and Recreation Facilities
• 93% of the participants use the community parks •
• 89%use trails
• 65%use the neighborhood Parks
• 55%use the Community Center
• 54%use the Staring Lake Amphitheatre
• 35%use the swimming beaches at Round or Riley Lake
• 30%use the Outdoor Center
- Q. 20%use the Bryant Lake swimming beach
• 9%use the Senior Center •
Recreational-Program Use
• 67% of the participants have attended various community events
• 35%have utilized the arts programs
• 34%have used youth athletic programs
• 26%have used the youth recreation programs
• 23%have used the family recreation programs
• 16%have used the aquatic programs
• 15%have used the skating programs
• 10%have used the adult athletic leagues
• 9%have used the outdoor education programs and trips
• 9%have used adaptive programs and services
• 9%have used senior programs and services
Senior Programs
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• 65% of those who responded believe there are currently sufficient programs and activities for
seniors in Eden Prairie
Teen Programs •
• . 65% of those who responded believe there are sufficient activities for teens in our community.
Of the 35% that don't believe there is enough activities for teens, the general reason why not -
included they weren't aware of programs for teens, that teens needed things other to do than
sports or athletics or the teens needed a Teen Center or place to hang out on weekends or after
school.
Open Space
• . 59% of the participants believed that when the City is fully developed the City will have
approximately the right amount of open space
• 38%believe the City has too little open space •
• • 3%believe the City will have too much open space
• Special Use Facilities
• 80% of the participants believe the City should develop its own special use recreation facilities
such as a golf course, Performing Arts Center, water park, indoor ice rinks, even though they
may be available in neighboring communities
• 59% supported the City developing its own golf course
• 51% supported the City developing a water Park
• 44% supported a Performing•Arts Center
• 25% supported a third indoor ice rink
• 22% supported other facilities such as Community Center, Teen Center, Health Club, more
baseball and soccer fields,more tennis courts, etc.
• 68% supported the idea of developing special use facilities with other cities as partners, if
possible.
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Community Center
• 61% believe that there is need for an additional Community Center facility in Eden Prairie,
specific examples of what is needed included a third rink,more facilities for young children and
older adults,upgrading and improving the existing facilities,basketball and volleyball courts,
expanded pool and outdoor pool or water park
When asked whether or not participants supported a private/public partnership to build and operate
a Community Center, the participants were evenly divided on whether the City should use public
funds and users fees or try a public/private partnership.
Public Golf Course
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• 68% felt the City should have a public golf course
• - 85% of those who responded that they believe the City should have a golf course, preferred an
18 hole course over a 9 hole course; however, 85% would support a 9 hole golf course and
driving range if it was the only option
Historical Sites
•
• Only 17%believe the City should preserve and restore the three current historical homes using
tax dollars
• 71% supported preservation through a public/private ownership
• 10%did not support any preservation of historic homes given the option of preserving the three
historic homes through sales with restrictions limiting architectural changes
• 73%would support a lease
• 54%would support a sale
Cultural Arts
• 61% of the participants believe there is a sufficient amount of cultural and arts opportunities
available on the local and regional level for Eden Prairie
City Council Communication
_• 39 participants preferred a direct phone call as the most preferred method of communicating with
the City
• 34 participants supported electronic communication as the preferred method
• 8 participants preferred a personal meeting
. • 7 preferred the 24 hour response line
• 3 preferred the Council forum off camera
• 1 preferred the Council meeting on camera
• 84 of the 92 participants indicated that they had a change to say what they wanted to say in a
community forum
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• 31 of the participants provided additional comments
Significant Information
. Many of the answers reflected lack of knowledge of the programs or services; therefore, the City
should try to improve how we communicate information to our residents. Only 23 of the 92 felt well
informed about the facilities and programs.
I was initially surprised at the low number of participants who had utilized Flying Cloud ballfields
until I realized that half of the participants reflected either seniors 55 or older or young people from
20-34, most of who had lived in the community less than five years. That also explains the low
number of participants who had used the adult athletic leagues, the youth athletic programs, the
youth recreation programs, the aquatic programs, and skating programs.
Even though there was relatively low usage of those programs,there was high support for continuing
those services.
Based on the responses from this community forum, it is likely that voters would not support a
significant investment in a Teen Center, restoration of historic homes, third indoor ice rink, or a
Cultural and Fine Arts Center. It is likely that residents would support additional Community Center
facilities, a golf course if it could eventually make money for the City,probably additional park or
open space land if it was truly unique, and possibly an outdoor pool,provided it would come close
to meeting operating costs and would not have a negative impact on exiting parks or.neighborhoods.
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The majority of the residents do support improving the water quality in all of our lakes and
specifically improving the water quality at Round Lake and Riley Lake to provide lake-swimming
opportunities in Eden Prairie. There is a relatively high amount of disagreement on whether or not .
this is a good investment of tax dollars; therefore,there would have to be a lot of education involved
before any significant investment were made.
The majority of the residents would support leasing the historic properties in order to preserve them
and not have to use tax dollars to restore them. A little over half would support selling at lease one
of those properties for those same reasons,but the majority, 73%,would prefer leasing.
The use of buffer land around Flying Cloud Airport as a golf course is far and away the most
supported use; however, ballfields, trails, wildlife preservation, or dog park would be other •
acceptable uses. It the golf course could also incorporate walking and biking trails for the general
public, cross-country skiing in the winter time,perhaps a clubhouse with a restaurant that could be
reserved for private parties, etc. there would be more general support of a public golf course.
In terms of planning for park and recreation facilities in 2010 improving or expanding the trail
system,including walking, hiking and nature trails is strongly supported by all groups and would
be supported in a referendum for that purpose,if necessary.
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Cleanup of the lakes and overall upgrading of the existing park system is also supported by all
groups. Preserving, maintaining or expanding the open space system is supported by all, and
development of the downtown area and downtown park is also strongly supported.
Citizens expect the City to expand programs and services for older adults as the City ages over the-
next 10-20 years.
In terms of development of a downtown park most participants simply fed back information staff
gave them,but developed ideas for use of facilities such as the 4th of July Celebration, seasonal and
holiday special events, craft shows, concerts, fairs,ice cream socials, farmers market, etc. Several
suggested the City hire a good architect and designer and include development of beautiful gardens.
Several suggested a sculpture garden and park that would appeal to people of all ages and hoped it
would be safe to utilize.
CITY SURVEY
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In January 2001 the City conducted a survey of all residents to quantify the results of the Community
Forum. The questions developed for the City Survey were developed based on information received
from the Community Forum: Twenty one thousand one hundred and sixty surveys were sent out.
Three thousand one hundred and seventy eight were returned. Based on the current census data,
there is a 95% occupancy rate in Eden Prairie; therefore, the response rate was 16% completed,
which is well within the norms for this type of survey, and results in a plus or minus .17 margin of
error.
A copy of the Executive Summary of the survey is attached. The following statistics are taken from
that Executive Summary:
There appears to be relatively strong support in the community for an outdoor swimming pool,
which is the preferred choice(40%) for summer swimming;however, one-third of the community
prefer an outdoor swimming beach on a lake. Nearly 80% of the residents demonstrate strong
support for the City spending tax dollars to improve water quality at Round Lake.
Based on this information and indications from the Community Forum where residents supported
constructing an outdoor pool as an addition to the Community Center, the City should consider a
task force and consultant process for evaluating the feasibility for an outdoor swimming pool.
Municipal Golf Course
Approximately 55% of the residents believe the City should have a municipal golf course with
residents under age 55 indicating a stronger support than those who are older. Based on this
information, the City should continue to pursue discussions with the Metropolitan Airports
Commission regarding the use of the buffer land around the airport as a public 18-hole golf course.
This golf course could be developed and operated by either the City or the Metropolitan Airports
Commission.
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Senior Programs and Services
All of the data supports the fact that the average age of Eden Prairie residents will continue to rise
and those residents will expect a wide variety of programs and services for seniors. The majority
of the residents support multi generational programs and facilities; however, the older residents
supported programs and facilities for seniors only.
Community Center
The Community Forum indicated general strong support for some improvements to the Eden Prairie
• Community Center. The City Survey ranked the support for various Community Center additions
as follows:
1. Outdoor water park •
2. Multi purpose space for teens and youth
3. Indoor water Park
4. State of the art exercise facility •
5. Adequate parking
6. Indoor basketball/volleyball courts
Other facilities that received a lessor degree of support were as follows:
' 7. On site child care
8. Third sheet of ice -
9. Performing arts facility
10. Studio arts facility
11. Larger locker rooms
12. Family locker rooms
Parks,Recreation and Leisure Services
When comparing a variety of community facilities the City Survey prioritized them as follows:
1. Outdoor water park
2. 18-hole municipal golf course
3. Expanded bike trails
4. Develop more nature trails -
5. Improve water quality at Round Lake
6. Acquire additional open space "
Other lower supported facilities were as follows:
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7. Indoor water Park
8. Improve facilities for teen programs
9. Expand or renovate the Community Center
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10. 9-hole golf course
11. Expand or upgrade the park system
12. Improve facilities for seniors
13. Improve facilities for cultural and performing arts
14. Renovate historic homes and sites
15. Build more athletic fields
•
Based on the survey regarding Community Center facilities and overall City facilities,it is apparent
• that an outdoor water park, 18-hole golf course, and trails are the highest supported facilities
followed closely by improving the water quality at Round Lake and acquiring additional open space.
This doesn't mean that the City doesn't have a responsibility to maintain and improve existing
. facilities such as the Community Center,historic sites or athletic fields.
Communications
The Community Program Brochure and the City Web site are the preferred ways for residents to
access information. Not surprisingly individuals under the age of 35 show the strongest preference
for the City Web site with those over 55 showing the lower preference.
Issues and Challenges
Overwhelmingly,residents demonstrate that the most important issues or challenges are:
• Affordable taxes/balance of public services and property tax
• Traffic congestion/inadequate road system
Based on this information, affordable taxes are the most important issue facing the City and,
therefore, other desired improvements may or may not outweigh that concern.
Conclusions
•
Based on the results of the Community•Forum and the City Survey,it is apparent that the majority
of the residents of this community believe the City should have an outdoor water park, an 18-hole
public golf course, expanded bicycle and nature trails, and improved water quality at Round Lake.
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The most support improvements at the Community Center would include an outdoor water park, a
multi purpose space for teens and youth activities, and state of the art exercise facility.
Prior to making any decisions on additional Community Center or park improvements, the City
Council will be evaluating needs in all service areas and attempting to prioritize those needs and
determine possible funding sources.
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PROCLAMATION
City of Eden Prairie
Hennepin County,Minnesota
WHEREAS,the increasing number of senior citizens in Eden Prairie bring many
opportunities and challenges for all components of our City-- families,businesses, and
government; and
'WHEREAS, every segment of our society is influenced by the needs,resources and
expertise of our senior citizens; and
WHEREAS, our Eden Prairie seniors play a pivotal role in formal and informal
education, sharing years of accumulated experience and wisdom which will impact our future;
and
WHEREAS,the community wishes to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions and
accomplishments of the seniors in our community and recognize the organizations that serve
older adults; and
WHEREAS,the theme"The Many Faces of Seniors,"describes the presence the seniors
have in our community.
NOW,THEREFORE, I, Jean L. Harris, Mayor of the City of Eden Prairie, Minnesota,
do hereby proclaim:
May 4 through May 18,2001
to be
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"SENIOR AWARENESS WEEK"
In the City of Eden Prairie,Minnesota
ADOPTED by the Eden Prairie City Council on this 1st day of May 2001.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have affixed the seal of the City of Eden Prairie.
Jean L. Harris, Mayor
on behalf of Council Members:
Ron Case
Nancy Tyra-Lukens
Jan Mosman
Sherry Butcher Younghans
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PROCLAMATION •
ARBOR DAY-MAY 5, 2001
WHEREAS, in 1872 J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture
that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees; and •
WHEREAS,this holiday, called Arbor Day,was first observed with the planting of more
than a million trees; and
WHEREAS,Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world; and
WHEREAS,trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cut
heating and cooling costs,moderate the temperature, clean the air,produce oxygen and provide
habitat for wildlife; and
WHEREAS,trees are arenewable resource giving us paper,wood for homes, fuel.for
our fires and countless other wood products; and
WHEREAS,trees,whenever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual renewal;
and .
WHEREAS,Eden Prairie has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the National Arbor
Day Foundation and desires to continue its tree planting ways.
NOW,THEREFORE,I,Jean L. Harris, Mayor of the City of Eden Prairie,Minnesota,
do hereby proclaim May 5, 2001 as Arbor Day in the City of Eden Prairie, and urge all citizens to
support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands and to support our city's urban forestry
program, and
FURTHER, I urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden.the hearts and promote the well
being of present and future generations.
ADOPTED by the Eden Prairie City Council on this 1st day of May 2001.
Jean. L. Harris,Mayor
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UNAPPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY,APRIL 17, 2001 7:00 PM, CITY CENTER
Council Chamber
8080 Mitchell Road
CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Jean Harris, Councilmembers Sherry Butcher, Ronald Case, Jan
Mosman, and Nancy Tyra-Lukens
CITY STAFF: City Manager Chris Enger, Parks & Recreation Services Director Bob Lambert,
Public Works Services Director Eugene Dietz, Community Development and Financial Services
Director Don Uram, City Planner Michael Franzen, City Attorney Ric Rosow and Council
Recorder Peggy Rasmussen
I. ROLL CALL/CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Harris called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. COUNCIL FORUM INVITATION
Mayor Harris said Council Forum is held the first and third Tuesdays of the month from
6:30—6:55 p.m. in Heritage Room II. This will be scheduled time following City Council
Workshops and immediately preceding regular City Council Meetings. It is important if
you wish to visit with the City Council and Service Area Directors at this time that you
notify the City Manager's office by noon of the meeting date with your request.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Mayor Harris added three items under XIII.A. Reports of Councilmembers. Enger added
an item regarding Councilmembers' Photos,under XIII.B.Report of City Manager.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Tyra-Lukens, to approve the agenda as published
and amended. Motion carried 5-0.
V. MINUTES
A. COUNCIL WORKSHOP HELD TUESDAY,APRIL 3, 2001
MOTION: Tyra-Lukens moved, seconded by Case, to approve the minutes of
the Council Workshop held Tuesday, April 3, 2001, as published. Motion
carried 5-0.
B. CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY,APRIL 3,2001
MOTION: Butcher moved, seconded by Mosman, to approve the minutes of the
City Council Meeting held Tuesday,April 3, 2001, as published. Motion carried
5-0.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
April 17,2001
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VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. CLERK'S LICENSE LIST
B. LIBERTY PLACE — BUILDING B by Liberty Limited Liability Partnership.
2nd Reading for Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 6.84
acres, Zoning District Amendment within the Office Zoning District on 6.84
acres, and Site Plan Review on 6.84 acres. Location: Smetana Lane (Ordinance
No. 12-2001-PUD-7-2001 for PUD District Review and Zoning Amendment
and Resolution No. 2001-59 for Site Plan Review)
C. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2001-60 APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
LIBERTY PLACE 2ND ADDITION
D. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2001-61 APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF LOIS
TOBIAS ADDITION
E. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT FOR WELL PUMP
HOUSE NO. 14, I.C. 99-5500A
F. APPROVE PROPOSAL FROM GOODPOINTE TECHNOLOGY TO
PROVIDE PAVEMENT EVALUATION SERVICES
G. DECLARE VEHICLES SCHEDULED FOR REPLACEMENT TO BE
SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO DISPOSE OF THE
VEHICLES AT PUBLIC AUCTION
H. AWARD CONTRACT FOR FRONT ENTRY DOORS AT THE EDEN
PRAIRIE COMMUNITY CENTER
MOTION: Tyra-Lukens moved, seconded by Case, to approve Items A-H on the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS/MEETINGS
A. APPLICATION FOR STATE NATURAL AND SCENIC AREA GRANT
FOR BIRCH ISLAND WOODS
Enger said official notice of this public hearing was published in the April 5,
2001,Eden Prairie News.
Lambert said a public hearing at a City Council meeting is required as part of the
DNR grant application for a State Natural and Scenic Area Grant.
Mayor Harris asked if anyone wished to speak to the Council on this matter.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
April 17,2001
Page 3
Jeff Strate, 15021 Snmmerhill Drive, is a member of the Friends of Birch Island
Woods and expressed support for the grant application. He also presented a letter
of support from Friends of Birch Island Woods, on behalf of all the businesses,
community organizations and residents who support the effort to protect these
woods.
MOTION: Tyra-Lukens moved, seconded by Mosman, to close the public
hearing; and authorize application for a State Natural and Scenic Area Grant for
the expansion of Birch Island Park. Motion carried 5-0. -
B. VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO PRAIRIE CENTER
DRIVE,VACATION 01-04 (Resolution No. 2001-62)
Enger said official notice of this public hearing was published in the March 22,
2001 Eden Prairie News and sent to 8 adjacent property owners. The property
owners have requested release of the right-of-way restrictions imposed on their
properties through previously recorded easement documents.
Mayor Harris asked if anyone wished to speak to this vacation request. No one
did.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Butcher, to close the public hearing; and
adopt Resolution No. 2001-62 to vacate the right-of-way adjacent to Prairie
Center Drive. Motion carried 5-0.
C. REDSTONE GRILLE by Redstone, Inc. Request for Guide Plan Change from •
Office to Regional Commercial on 2.97 acres, Planned Unit Development
Concept Review on 4.81 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review with
waivers on 2.97 acres, Zoning District Change from Rural to C-Reg-Ser Zoning
District on 1.76 acres and from Office to C-Reg-Ser Zoning District on 1.21 acres,
Site Plan Review on 2.97 acres, and Preliminary Plat of 4.81 acres into 1 lot, 1
outlot, and right-of-way. Location: Eden Road. (Resolution No. 2001-63) for
Guide Plan Change, Resolution No. 2001-64 for PUD Concept Review,
Ordiliance for PUD District Review and Zoning Change, and Resolution No.
2001-65 for Preliminary Plat)
Enger said official notice of this public hearing was published in the April 5,
2001,Eden Prairie News and sent to 18 property owners.
Vickie Van Dell from Landform Engineering Company, said a guide plan change
is requested from office to regional commercial on 2.97 acres. The project
requires shoreland and City Code waivers for building and parking setbacks,
impervious surface, and buffers, all related to the shallow depth of the lot. Strict
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adherence to the ordinance standards would severely impact the development of
this site and render it unfeasible.
Gregg Hackett, the architect for the project, said the project is an 11,610-square-
foot restaurant located on the south side of Lake Idlewild on Eden Road. The
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exterior of the building will be constructed of stone and stucco, with cedar
shingles. He showed the various elevations and a wooden model of the
restaurant. The architecture would be similar to the Redstone Grille in
Minnetonka.
Franzen said the Community Planning Board voted 5-0 to recommend approval of
the project at its March 26, 2001 meeting, and approved the shoreland and City
Code waivers. The City has approved similar waivers for all existing buildings on
the lake. Compliance with the City Code requirements would preclude
• development of the property, and granting of the waivers will allow the property
to develop consistent with existing buildings along Lake Idlewild.
Mayor Harris asked if anyone wished to address the Council on this proposal. No
one did.
MOTION: Butcher moved, seconded by Case,to close the public hearing; and to
adopt Resolution No. 2001-63 for Guide Plan Change from Office to Regional
Commercial on 2.97 acres; and adopt Resolution 2001-64 for Planned Unit
Development Concept Review on 4.81 acres; and approve 1st Reading of the
Ordinance for Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 2.97
acres and Zoning District Change from Rural to C-Reg-Ser Zoning District on
1.76 acres and from Office to C-Reg-Ser Zoning District on 1.21 acres; and adopt
Resolution No. 2001-65 for Preliminary Plat of 4.81 acres into 1 lot, 1 outlot, and
• right-of-way; and direct Staff to prepare a Developer's Agreement incorporating
Staff and Board recommendations. Discussion followed.
Enger asked Franzen to review the amount of parking at the restaurant. It meets
City Code but may not be enough.
Franzen said the restaurant provides more parking than is required by City Code.
It would only be required to provide 100 parking spaces and the restaurant has an
additional 85 parking spaces. City staff looked at the parking for Champps to see
if it complied with City Codes, and the police and the fire marshal also looked at
it. The fire marshal found Champps was not exceeding occupancy requirements
or parking in the main fire lanes around the building. The police did not find any
parking on City streets Thursday,Friday and Saturday nights. Staff found parking
on property adjacent to Champps on those nights. There are 200 parking spaces
on the property occupied by Champps, Franks and Petco. There was an average
of 325 cars on those three nights. There are 345 seats in the restaurant or almost
one for each patron. Staff believes the more restaurants the City has, the more
- opportunities there will be to spread the parking load.
Case asked if patrons can legally park on City streets in the vicinity of Champps.
Dietz replied he believed those streets are posted for no parking. Eden Road, for
example, is striped as a four-lane street. At times part of it has been posted for no .
parking and they have the ability to post it all.
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Enger asked Franzen, if Redstone with the number of seats it has required a
similar amount of parking as Champps needs, how many parking spaces would
Redstone need, and how many would they be short? If they are short, what is the
contingency plan? Franzen replied if they had one space for each patron, they
would need 300 parking spaces, or another 115 spaces somewhere else in the
area. It is a different type of restaurant from m Champps, however. He went to the
Redstone Grille in Minnetonka and it has a different crowd and different
atmosphere from Champps. City staff said they did not have any problems with
customer parking.
Mayor Harris said having a Redstone Grille will have a net benefit. She asked if
additional parking would be available in the same area if Redstone should need it.
Franzen said there would be parking nearby. However,,he would not change City
• Code to require more parking spaces.
Motion carried 5-0. •
D. LIND ADDITION Eric Lind. Request for PUD Concept Review on 1.68 acres, ,
PUD District Review with waivers on 1.68 acres, Zoning District Change from
Rural to R1-22 Zoning District on 1.18 acres and Zoning District Amendment
within the R1-22 Zoning District on .50 acres, and Preliminary Plat of 1.68 acres
into 3 lots. Location: Southeast corner of Eden Prairie Road and Scenic Heights
Road. (Resolution No. 2001-66 for PUD Concept Review, Ordinance for PUD
District Review, Zoning Change and Zoning Amendment, and Resolution
No.2001-67 for Preliminary Plat)
Enger said official notice of this public hearing was published in the April 5,
2001, Eden Prairie News and sent to 16 property owners. This project is for two
single-family lots to be subdivided into three single-family lots.
Franzen said this property requires waivers because Lots 1 and 2 are smaller than
22,000 square feet. Staff supports the waiver. The Community Planning Board
voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the project at the March 26, 2001 meeting.
Mayor Harris asked if anyone wished to address the Council on the proposal. No
one did.
MOTION: Mosman moved, seconded by Case, to close the public hearing; and
adopt Resolution No. 2001-66 for PUD Concept Review on 1.68 acres; and
approve 1st Reading of the Ordinance for PUD District Review and Zoning
District Change from Rural to R1-22 Zoning District on 1.16 acres; and approve
Resolution No. 2001-67 for Preliminary Plat of 1.68 acres into 3 lots. Motion
carried 5-0."
E. ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SIGN PACKAGE by ADC. Request for
Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on 91.03 acres, Planned Unit
Development District Review with waivers on 91.03 acres, and Zoning District
Amendment within the I-5 Zoning District on 91.03 acres. Location: Technology
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Drive. (Resolution No. 2001-68 for PUD Concept Amendment, Ordinance for
PUD District Review and Zoning Amendment)
Enger said official notice of this public hearing was published in the April 5,
2001,Eden Prairie News and sent to 138 property owners.
Mark Raische, 18616 Twilight Trail, said he represented the sign company.
Based on the size of the ADC property,-he asked for six sign waivers from the
City Code.
Franzen said the Community Planning Board voted 5-0 to recommend approval of
the project at the March 16, 2001 meeting. The Board recommended approval of
the six waivers, which are needed because of the size of the campus, the number
of employees, and the number of entrances to the site.
Mayor Harris asked if anyone wished to address the Council on this project. No
one did.
MOTION: Tyra-Lukens moved, seconded by Butcher, to close the public
hearing; and adopt Resolution No. 2001-68 for Planned Unit Development
Concept amendment on 91.03 acres; and approve lst Reading of the Ordinance for
Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers and Zoning District
Amendment within the I-5 Zoning District on 91.03 acres; and direct Staff to
prepare a Developer's Agreement incorporating Staff and Board
recommendations. Motion carried 5-0.
VIII. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
MOTION: Butcher moved, seconded by Tyra-Lukens, to approve Payment of Claims.
Motion was approved on a roll call vote,with Butcher, Case, Mosman, Tyra-Lukens
and Harris voting"aye."
IX. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONSTRUCTION COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT FOR CSAH 1 (PIONEER TRAIL) (Resolution No. 2001-69)
Dietz said Hennepin County agreed to a certain level of landscaping detail for the
• Pioneer Trail improvement process about one-and-a-half years ago. He •
introduced Rod Rue,Assistant City Engineer,who gave an update on this process.
Rue said the action being requested is approval of Amendment No. 1 to the
cooperative agreement with Hennepin County for the Pioneer Trail project. In the
amendment, the City would agree to own, maintain and indemnify Hennepin
County for any liability associated with landscaping planted within the County's
right-of-way. The landscaping items in question are in the median of CSAH 1
(Pioneer Trail) near Purgatory Creek. The City would be responsible for the
design, construction and administration of the landscaping project.
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A group of area residents were formed to assist with this process by helping with
plan development, selection of a consultant and retaining wall colors. The County
will also be asked to approve the landscape plan, and their responsibility will be
to pay for the construction items being proposed, based on a formula in the
agreement. Basically, the County will pay for replacement of trees taken down
for the road construction project, based on the City's tree-preservation ordinance,
and another $100,000 for other landscaping materials. Construction of the total
landscaping project will cost $400,000. If this amendment is approved, Rue said
the group will be revising the plans, including the medians, and selecting the
concrete color for the entire corridor. This will be followed by neighborhood
meetings, and then come back to the Council for approval of plans and
specifications, and award of the contract. Construction should occur near or after
the road work is completed in the spring of 2002.
Laurie McRostie, from S.E.H. consulting engineers, said the neighborhood
planning committee has come up with some really good ideas for landscaping the
whole corridor. The main focus for this presentation to the Council was to share
preliminary ideas for the median and gain approval from the Council. The
planning commission selected low shrubs and trees, particularly for the two
medians leading down to Purgatory Creek, which are complementary to the
natural vegetation and wooded areas there. They are attempting to bring a wild
character into the roadway. These particular medians were shown with a concrete
maintenance strip around the edge for snow storage and to keep salt from the
plants. For the third median, coming out of the creek area, they are looking for
prairie grasses and a low tree on that side of the creek. The County is paying the
estimated cost of$100,000 for,that area.
Case asked if the trees will initially be of significant size. McRostie said she
would recommend they be 2-1/2 inches when planted. The smaller they are the
more quickly they take root.
Case asked if the City indemnifies Hennepin County, is the County liable if one
of their plows hits and knocks over a tree? Dietz said the County would not be
liable, short of deliberate malfeasance, so any damage would be the City's
responsibility. This represents a compromise with the County, which requires a
ten-foot setback from the curb to any obstruction. The center of the proposed •
medians would be nine feet from the curb. However, he didn't expect any
problems with the County's plows.
Case noted that salt is used on the road in the winter, and assumed the plant
material selected would be resistant to salt. McRostie said the plants they are
planning to buy are definitely that variety. Dietz said he believed drainage will be
away from the medians.
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Mosman asked if the City would be responsible for watering the new plantings.
Dietz said the contractor would water them when they are planted for a certain
period of time. Some replacement might be necessary,however.
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Steve Andert, 9722 Purgatory Road, a member of the landscaping committee, said
he is a concerned citizen trying to keep Eden Prairie from becoming just another
suburb. Many people moved here because of the natural elements. Pioneer Trail
has a significant history. The landscaping committee is hoping to replace some of
the trees removed for the road construction. The median and plantings that will
surround Purgatory Creek will be the signature piece of the landscaping project.
This is a beautiful and peaceful area, and it deserves to be noticed.
MOTION: Tyra-Lukens moved, seconded by Butcher, to adopt Resolution No.
2001-69 approving Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Cooperative
Agreement with Hennepin County for the CSAH 1 (Pioneer Trail) project.
Motion carried 5-0.
X. PETITIONS,REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. REQUEST FOR 42" GRAVE MARKER AT PLEASANT HILL
CEMETERY
Enger said the City has received a request from Dolores Hodge to place a 42-inch
grave marker at Pleasant Hill cemetery.
Lambert said Council received a copy of the request and a copy of the Staff
Report. Mrs. Hodge requested that the City Council grant a variance of Pleasant
Hill Cemetery Rules and Regulations, which is operated by the City of Eden
Prairie. Under those rules;monument markers are restricted to 12 x 24 inches in
size for a single grave or 12 x 36 inches for a double grave. There is a condition
that makes it possible for a larger marker if approved by the City Council. 'Once
the City accepts larger markers it is responsible for them and replacing them if
they are damaged. The potential problem is that when a new grave is dug in the
winter months, a marker larger than 36 inches that extends into the area of the
grave being dug may break. There is also the matter of consistency, with
everyone being allowed to put in the same size marker.
Lambert said the City has received many requests for larger markers and they
have always been refused. In the new section of the cemetery three people have
ignored the rules and put in 42-inch markers. The City has not required these
people to remove them, but have told them the City is not responsible for
replacement or repair of the markers. The City is responsible for perpetual care.
There are 700 more grave sites in the cemetery, so the Council should consider
whether they want to change the rule in this case.
Butcher said she believed Lambert is correct in terms of keeping the rules.
However, she noticed some markers are larger than 42 inches. There is a place in
the rules to change the marker size. She suggested allowing the 42-inch marker to
go in, in spite of the potential for damage, but hold the heirs responsible if there
should be damage in the future,because the City made an exception to the rules.
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Lambert replied that this is what the City has told people who have not asked for
permission to change the size of the marker. However, those people may not be
around when there is a problem in the future.
Butcher asked if it would be possible to take a portion of the cost of the grave
stone and put that in an escrow account to pay for damage. Lambert replied it
could be done, but he wondered if it would be worth the extra time required by
the City. If there were not more than four or five requests for the next 200 graves,
that would not be too much. However, if the larger size becomes the rule that
may be cumbersome.
Butcher pointed out there are a great variety of markers in the old section.
Lambert said that section is almost full so there isn't a problem of having to dig
new graves there.
Case said this is a very important issue to the Hodge family and a difficult
decision for the Council.
Mosman said if the City allows a 42-inch marker, it almost becomes the new
standard. Everybody would want to do that, so it seems it would be unfair for
everybody else if the Council allows it in this case. If a person wants to do
something extra, there are many intricate designs that can be made on a small
marker to make it special.
Lambert said if the Council decided the City would accept payment for
replacement if the 42-inch marker gets broken, and would put the money in an
account for that family, then the City would have the option to replace.it with a
smaller one.
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Tyra-Lukens said she didn't like to introduce all kinds of intricacies into
management of the cemetery site. If the Council starts allowing 42-inch markers
and say that is the maximum size, then there will be a person wanting a 52-inch
marker. She felt comfortable with following the regulations the City has now.
Mayor Harris said she believed flexibility is important for the Council. However,
she didn't favor the idea of an escrow account because it may require
management over many years. She agreed with Councilmember Mosman that 42
inches would become the standard if this request were granted. Mayor Harris
believed the City should keep the current standard.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Tyra-Lukens, to deny the request by
Delores Hodge to place a 42-inch marker at Pleasant Hill Cemetery based on
current cemetery rules and regulations. Motion carried 5-0.
B. REQUESTS FROM FRIENDS OF BIRCH ISLAND WOODS
Enger said the City has received a request for the Council to review five items.
The request was received in the afternoon of April 12, and because of the
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significance of the requests, he suggested Council refer them back to staff to
review and make recommendations. In the future it would be most productive if
the staff was able to receive those items and information with enough advance
time to give a proper review and recommendation, unless the Council is
comfortable having items come directly to it. He said one request was fairly
significant and did not place the Council in a position where it could make a
completely informed decision that evening.
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Geri Napuck Westermann, 6447 Kurtz Lane, spoke on behalf of the Friends of
Birch Island Woods. She expressed appreciation for granting their request to be
on the agenda. They didn't profess to know all the details of negotiations
between the County and the City. However, the group wished to express their
significant concerns, about the public process of acquiring Birch Island Woods as
the eleventh hour approaches. They have made five requests to the Council.
The first request is for the Council to direct City staff to explore, as soon as
possible, the option for payment terms. They are requesting a May 1, 2001, date
because.time is running out. The group was surprised to learn that the City had
• not explored payment terms with the County, in light of the County's past
willingness to accept payments over time for sale of surplus property. That may
make it easier for the City to purchase the land.
Westermann said the second request, listed in her letter to the City as number 5, is
for a special election, asking that the City staff prepare for the Council's
consideration and approval authorization to issue and sell General Obligation
Bonds that would cover the cost of purchasing the property, and to use that area of
Birch Island Woods as a public park or conservation area. The group is
requesting the deadline for that.action to be June 30, 2001.
The request, listed as number 2, asks staff to work with Hennepin County to
conduct a Phase II site assessment as soon as possible, but no later than the date
of conveyance between the County and City. That site assessment would be a
follow-up to Phase I, completed on January 19, 2001.
The request, listed as number 1, is to contact appropriate County officials to
remove "No Trespassing" signs posted by Hennepin County that now surround
the woods. The reason the County gave for this action was a liability issue, based
on a County policy, but Westermann said there is no written County policy to
require that signs be posted on surplus property, and to do it now raises concerns
about an arbitrary decision.
The next request, listed as number 4,, is for staff to review the January 31
Appraisal Report to determine whether the appraised value of Parcel A is
impacted by exclusion of Parcels D and E from acquisition, since the Appraisal
Report determined the highest and best use based on the assemblage of all three
parcels. They asked that the results of such review be provided to the Council on
or before May 1, 2001.
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Mayor Harris said staff has recommended that it have a chance to review these
requests and get additional information. These particular requests require full
discussion by this Council and it cannot do that with the information it currently
has available. She asked staff to return to Council with recommendations on each
of these items for the next meeting of the Council.
Mosman said she understands the frustration felt by the Friends of Birch Island
Woods. She has attended recent Legislative hearings on this, and has become
more aware that if no action is taken the City may not be able to keep this
property,which is on the City's Guide Plan.
Case said he would like to know the status of the second request (conducting a
Phase II site assessment), because that seems to be something that would then
affect the other requests. He would like staff to prioritize them.
Enger said staff would be prepared to review and give a recommendation by the
May 1 Council meeting. However, staff may not have a recommendation on
some of•these items by May 1. They would not know in two weeks whether or
not there is going to be a bond issue.
Mayor Harris said the requests should be put in context of discussion on the CIF'
plan and "wish list" of items on that, and how to frame any possible bond issue.
She didn't anticipate that the City would go forward with a single bond issue.
Case said negotiations have to be done behind the scenes. Some of these issues
may affect the City's negotiating position. This Council has directed staff to
prioritize this very highly,but hasn't decided what it means.in relation to all other
priorities. This is where the trust factor comes in. The City needs to do its work
quietly and try to get the best deal for Eden Prairie they can. He applauded the
work being done by the Friends group.
Westermann said the group knows that time is getting short and was concerned
that some things were not being considered. They don't want to jeopardize the
City's negotiating position,but are looking for alternatives.
MOTION: Mosman moved, seconded by Tyra-Lukens, to direct the request
from Friends of Birch Island Woods to the City staff for review and report at the
May 1, 2001, Council Meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
XI. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
XII. APPOINTMENTS
XIII. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
A. REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS
1. Transportation Funding for I-494 Corridor—Mayor Harris
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Mayor Harris said she has received important correspondence by e-mail
regarding the I-494 corridor. The next ten days of the current Legislative
Session will determine transportation funding levels. The picture does not
look good for Eden Prairie and other cities along the corridor to receive
the funding they need. Harris asked that these two a-mails be reproduced
and forwarded to.Councilmembers, and each one take responsibility for
contacting the members of the Legislative Committee.
2. Invitation to the Public,to Attend Presentation by Jackson Scholar —
Mayor Harris
Mayor Harris extended an invitation to the public to participate with other
residents in hearing a Jackson Scholar, Professor Jenkinson, on April 18
from 3:30-5:30 in the Performing Arts Center at the High School. City
staff will be joining school staff to hear the presentation, as well as friends
and neighbors.
3. Council Meeting on July 3,2001 —Mayor Harris
Mayor Harris said she would not be in town for the Council meeting on
July 3, and wondered if others would be absent. Three other
Councilmembers indicated they would also be absent. Mayor Harris
asked staff to look at rescheduling that meeting.
Enger said he will look to see if that meeting would be necessary and
needs to be rescheduled, or if it could be canceled.
B. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
Enger said the City will be taking a riew Council photo. The group photos of
former Councils hanging in the front hallway sometimes causes confusion to
visitors about which is the current Council. Another suggestion was to use
individual photos in the hallway. However, his recommendation would be a new
group photo.
Case said he would like to see a "historical hallway" with photos of all Councils
from the past.
The consensus was to take a new group photo.
C. REPORT OF PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES DIRECTOR
D. REPORT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCIAL
SERVICES DIRECTOR
E. REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DIRECTOR
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1. Morraine Way Pond Evaluation
A petition was received in October 2000 regarding the condition of the
neighborhood pond called Morraine Way Pond. Dietz said he and staff
have talked with the City's consultants and it is their opinion that most
likely the cause for the pond to be dry is the dry weather conditions in the
past year. Lake Minnetonka was 18 inches below its normal water level
last year. The drainage area to surface area ratio is 6:1, and it should be
considerably bigger than that to support a pond. That appears to be more
the problem than road construction activities on Highway 212. That is
because it is most likely that the direction of water flow is toward the
south so construction activities would not affect the pond. A report, the
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Morraine Way Pond Evaluation, has been prepared containing this
information.
In the petition from residents, they contend that property values have
decreased or are likely to decrease because of the pond drying out. In the
past year there have only been four sales of houses in this area and those
sales do not support the residents' contention of decreased property
values.
Dietz requested direction on sharing this information with the residents
who signed the petition. One would be a direct mailing of the report and a
cover letter to the petitioners; another would be to invite them to a City
Council meeting or Workshop to discuss the item.
Mayor Harris said the Council has a very full calendar in the coming
months. She would direct staff to mail the report to all those who signed
the petition.
Case said he would include in the cover letter the option for persons to
come to a Council Forum if they wish. Reference could also be made to a
similar area at Birch Island Lake. Dietz said the City never came to a
good conclusion about the cause of that area drying out. The Morraine
Way Pond may come back with increased precipitation. There is a life-
cycle for some of these ponds, depending on the weather.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Mosman, to receive the Morraine
Way Pond Evaluation report; and direct staff to mail the report to all who
signed the petition with a cover letter from the City citing in the report
other situations of a similar nature and the opportunity at any time to come
before the Council in the Open Forum, as other citizens can. Motion
carried 5-0.
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F. REPORT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES DIRECTOR
G. REPORT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
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H. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY
XIV. OTHER BUSINESS
A. CLOSED SESSION ON LITIGATION
MOTION: Tyra-Lukens moved, seconded by Case, to adjourn to a closed
session on potential and pending litigation.
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Harris adjourned the meeting to a closed session at 8:30 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA DATE:
SECTION: Consent Calendar May 1, 2001
SERVICE AREA/DIVISION: ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Community Development ITEM NO..
&Financial Services/ Clerk's License Application List
Tiffany Bredahl VII' A.
These licenses have been approved by the department heads responsible for the licensed activity.
Commercial Lawn Fertilizer
Applicators
The Davey Tree Expert Company
Guaranteed Spray Inc.
Envirolawn, Inc.
Talberg Lawn&Landscape
Natures Way Lawn Service
Outdoor Environments, Inc.
Supreme Companies
Hawes Lawn Service, Inc.
Weedman
The Rose Company
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
DATE: 05/01/01
SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR
SERVICE AREA/DIVISION: ITEM DESCRIPTION: ITEM NO.:
Community Development
Donald R. Uram Lind Addition il_
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Krista R. Flemming
Requested Action
Move to:
• Approve 2nd Reading of the Ordinance for PUD District Review and Zoning District Change
from Rural to R1-22 on 1.18 acres and Zoning District Amendment within the R1-22 Zoning
District on .50 acres.
Synopsis
This is for 2 single family lots to be subdivide into 3 single family lots. The project is located at
the southeast corner of Eden Prairie Road and Scenic Heights Road.
Background Information
No Developer's Agreement is necessary. The Council is requested to take action on the second
reading ordinance.
Attachments
1. Ordinance for Zoning District Change
LEND ADDITION
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY,MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 14-2001-PUD-9-2001
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA, REMOVING
CERTAIN LAND FROM ONE ZONING DISTRICT AND PLACING IT IN ANOTHER,
AMENDING THE LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS OF LAND IN EACH DISTRICT, AND,
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CITY CODE CHAPTER 1 AND SECTION 11.99
WHICH,AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONTAIN PENALTY PROVISIONS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE,MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
Section 1. That the land which is the subject of this Ordinance (hereinafter, the
"land") is legally described in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Section 2. That action was duly initiated proposing that the land be removed from the
Rural Zoning District on 1.18 acres be placed in the R1-22 Zoning District and amended within
the R1-22 Zoning District on .50 acres, 14-2001-PUD-9-2001 (hereinafter "PUD-9-2001-R1-
22").
Section 3. The proposal is hereby adopted and the land shall be, and hereby is
removed from the Rural District and shall be included hereafter in the R1-22 District, and the
legal descriptions of land in each District referred to in City Code Section 11.03, Subdivision 1,
Subparagraph B, shall be, and are amended accordingly.
Section 4. The City Council hereby makes the following findings:
A. PUD-9-2001-R1-22 is not in conflict with the goals of the Comprehensive Guide
Plan of the City.
B. PUD-9-2001-R1-22 is designed in such a manner to form a desirable and unified
environment within its own boundaries.
C. The exceptions to the standard requirements of Chapters 11 and 12 of the City
Code that are contained in PUD-9-2001-R1-22 are justified by the design of the
development described therein.
D. PUD-9-2001-R1-22 is of sufficient size, composition, and arrangement that its
construction, marketing, and operation are feasible as a complete unit without
dependence upon any subsequent unit.
E. PUD-9-2001-R1-22 grants the following PUD waivers:
1. Lot size from 22,000 sq. ft. to 21, 466 sq. ft. on Lot 1,Block 1
2. Lot size from 22,000 sq. ft. to 21,467 sq. ft on Lot 2, Block 1
Section 5. The proposal is hereby adopted and the land shall be, and hereby is
removed from the Rural Zoning District, and placed in the R1-22 Zoning District and amended
within the R1-22 Zoning District and shall be included hereafter in the Planned Unit
Development PUD-9-2001-R1-22 and the legal descriptions of land in each district referred to in
City Code Section 11.03, subdivision 1, subparagraph B, shall be and are amended accordingly.
Section 6. City Code Chapter 1 entitled "General Provisions and Definitions
Applicable to the Entire City Code Including Penalty for Violation" and Section 11.99 entitled
"Violation a Misdemeanor" are hereby adopted in their entirety by reference, as though repeated
verbatim herein.
Section 7. This Ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and
publication.
FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie on the
17th day of April 2001; and finally read and adopted and ordered published in summary form as
attached hereto at a regular meeting of the City Council of said City on the 1st day of May 2001.
ATTEST:
Kathleen A. Porta, City Clerk Jean L. Harris, Mayor
PUBLISHED in the Eden Prairie News on
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EXHIBIT A
Lind Addition
Legal Description:
Parcel A:
All that part of the South %2 of the southeast quarter of Section 17, Township 116, Range 22,
described as follows:
Commencing at the southeast corner of Section 17; thence westerly along the south line of said
Section 17, to a point of intersection with the centerline of County Road No. 38, as now laid out
and constructed; thence northwesterly along said centerline, a distance of 520.74 feet to the
Actual Point of Beginning; thence easterly, a distance of 330 feet along a line which intersect the
east line of said Section 17, 517.0 feet north of the southeast corner thereof., thence northerly at
right angles, a distance of 150.0 feet; thence westerly at right angles to a point of intersection
with the centerline of said County Road No. 38, thence southeasterly along said centerline to the
Actual Point of Beginning, excepting therefrom the westerly 33 feet for road purposes according
to the U.W. Government Survey thereof,Hennepin County,Minnesota.
Parcel B:
That part of Lot 4,Block 1,Red Rock Shores which lies westerly of a line drawn from a point on
the south line of said Lot 4, distant 225.07 feet east of the west corner thereof, to a point on
northwesterly line of said Lot 4 distant 210.00 feet northeasterly of the west corner thereof and
there terminating according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Parcel C:
That part of Lot 4, Block 1, Red Rock Shores which lies easterly of a line drawn from a point on
the south line of said Lot 4, distant 225.07 feet east of the west corner thereof, to a point on the
northwesterly line of said Lot 4 distant 210.00 feet northeasterly of the west corner thereof and
there terminating according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Abstract
1
LIND ADDITION
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
H I NNEPIN COUNTY,NIINNESOTA
SUMMARY OF
ORDINANCE NO. 14-2001-PUD-9-2001
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA, REMOVING
CERTAIN LAND FROM ONE ZONING DISTRICT AND PLACING IT IN ANOTHER,
AMENDING THE LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS OF LAND IN EACH DISTRICT, AND,
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CITY CODE CHAPTER 1 AND SECTION 11.99
WHICH,AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONTAIN PENALTY PROVISIONS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE,MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
Summary: This ordinance allows rezoning of land located at the southeast corner of
Eden Prairie Road and Scenic Heights Road from the Rural Zoning District to the R1-22 Zoning
District on 1.18 acres and amending land within the R1-22 Zoning District on .50 acres. Exhibit
A, included with this Ordinance, gives the full legal description of this property.
Effective Date: This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
ATTEST:
Kathleen A. Porta, City Clerk Jean L. Harris, Mayor
PUBLISHED in the Eden Prairie News on
(A full copy of the text of this Ordinance is available from City Clerk.)
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA DATE:
SECTION: Consent Calendar May 1, 2001
SERVICE AREA/DIVISION: ITEM DESCRIPTION: ITEM NO.:
Public Works Final Plat Approval of Oakparke Estates 3rd
Engineering Services Addition
Randy Slick , C
Requested Action
Move to: Adopt the resolution approving the final plat of Oakparke Estates 3ra
Addition
Synopsis
This proposal, located south of Pioneer Trail and east of Stable Path contains 71 acres to
be divided into 71 single family lots and 30 townhome units, three outlots and right of
way dedication for street purposes. This is a replat of outlot A, Oakparke Estates and
outlots C and D, Oakparke Estates 2nd.
Background Information
The preliminary plat was approved by the City Council June 6, 2000. Second Reading of
the Rezoning Ordinance and final approval of the Developer's Agreement was completed
on July 18, 2000.
Approval of the final plat is subject to the following conditions:
• Receipt of engineering fee in the amount of$4,646.00
• Receipt of street lighting fee in the amount of$10,089.00
• Receipt of street sign fee in the amount of$2,618.00
• Satisfaction of bonding requirements for the installation of public
improvements
• Execution of Special Assessment Agreement for trunk utility improvements
• The requirements as set forth in the Developer's Agreement
• Revision to plat to include a 25 foot drainage and utility easement along the
north lot line of Lot 13, Block 1
• Prior to release of final plat,Developer agrees to dedicate outlot D to the City
• Prior to release of final plat, Developer agrees to submit a 20 foot trail
easement over trail corridor within outlot E
• Prior to release of final plat, Developer agrees to submit a scenic and
conservation easement over outlot F
• Variance granted from City Code 12.20 Subd. 2.4. waving the six month
maximum time lapse between preliminary plat and final plat
Attachments
Drawing of final plat
RS:tjw
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY,MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
OAKPARKE ESTATES 3RD ADDITION
WHEREAS, the plat of Oakparke Estates 3rd Addition has been submitted in a manner required
for platting land under the Eden Prairie Ordinance Code and under Chapter 462 of the Minnesota
Statutes and all proceedings have been duly had thereunder, and
WHEREAS, said plat is in all respects consistent with the City plan and the regulations and
requirements of the laws of the State of Minnesota and ordinances of the City of Eden Prairie.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL:
A. Plat approval request for Oakparke Estates 3rd Addition is approved upon
compliance with the recommendation of the City Engineer's report on this plat
dated May 1, 2001.
B. Variance is hereby granted from City Code 12.20, Subd. 2.A. waving the six
month maximum time lapse between the approval date of the preliminary plat and
filing of the final plat as described in said Engineer's Report.
C. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to supply a certified copy of this resolution
to the owners and subdividers of the above named plat.
D. That the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute the certificate
of approval on behalf of the City Council upon compliance with the foregoing
provisions.
ADOPTED by the Eden Prairie City Council on May 1,2001.
Jean L.Harris, Mayor
ATTEST: SEAL
Kathleen A. Porta, City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA DATE:
May 1,2001
SECTION: Consent Calendar
SERVICE AREA/DIVISION• ITEM DESCRIPTION: Resolution
Public Works Service Area Authorizing Feasibility Study for ITEM NO.:
Alan Grey/Eugene Dietz Cedarcrest Drive Improvements,
I.C. 00-5520
Requested Action
Move to: Adopt the Resolution authorizing the Feasibility Study for Cedarcrest Drive
Improvements.
Synopsis
Centex Homes has petitioned for street and utility improvements to Cedarcrest Drive through the
approved preliminary plat of Braxton Woods 2nd Addition lying between Riley Creek Woods and
Cedar Forest 1st Addition. The improvements will benefit Braxton Woods 2nd Addition and one
other land parcel. In addition to the easements and right-of-way provided by the proposed plat of
Braxton Woods 2nd Addition,easements will be required over the southerly portion of one additional
parcel.
Background Information
The attached letter from Centex Homes provides the background for their petition to the City to
proceed with Cedarcrest Drive improvements as a City project.
Attachments
Letter from Centex Homes
Petition from Centex Homes
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-
RESOLUTION RECEIVING PETITION AND
ORDERING FEASIBILITY REPORT
WHEREAS, a petition has been received and it is proposed to make the following improvements:
I.C. 00-5520 Public Improvements to Cedarcrest Drive between Riley Creek Ridge and
Cedar Forest First Addition
and assess the benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvements, pursuant to
M.S.A. 429.011 to 429.111.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Eden Prairie City Council:
That the proposed improvements be referred to the City Engineer for study with the
assistance of SEH/RCM and that a feasibility report shall be prepared and presented to the
City Council with all convenient speed advising the Council in a preliminary way as to the
scope, cost assessment and feasibility of the proposed improvements.
ADOPTED by the Eden Prairie City Council on May 1, 2001.
Jean L. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST: SEAL
Kathleen A. Porta, City Clerk
CENTEX HOMES
Minnesota Division 12400 Whitewater Drive
Suite 120
Minnetonka,MN 55343
March 26,2001 Phone:952-936-7833
Fax:952-936-7839
Mr.Alan Gray Hand Delivered
City Engineer
City of Eden Prairie
8080 Mitchell Rd
Eden Prairie,MN 55344-2230
Re: Cedarcrest Drive
Dear Al:
Enclosed please find a petition from Centex Homes for the construction of Ceadarcrest Drive between the
plats of Cedar Forest and Riley Creek Ridge.This 700 foot section of street will serve the 8 lots in Braxton
Woods 2'd Addition as well as the 10 acre"Ruben"property located at 16870 Cedarcrest Drive.Please
present this petition to the City Council at their next meeting.It is our request that the City make every
reasonable effort to complete the construction this year.
Centex Homes has been unsuccessful in our attempts to work with the adjacent property owner to construct
the road privately.Other than the right-of-way acquisition,this should be a very simple improvement
project.The Braxton Woods 2nd Addition preliminary plat,prepared by Westwood Professional Services,
included a detailed design of the road and utility systems.We have detailed cost estimates that we would •
make available to the City if you would like them.Westwood Professional Services has also previously
prepared the necessary legal descriptions for the right-of-way acquisition.
Centex Homes recognizes that we will be expected to pay for 80%of the improvement costs,including
right-of-way acquisition,design and administrative expenses and would be willing to guarantee the City
expenses for plans and specs if the City wanted to combine final design with their feasibility process.
Centex Homes has secured the"Hustad"strip and would be willing to sell the right-of-way portion for the
same per acre price that the City pays for the Ruben right-of-way.If the council ordered the project,would
it be possible to segment the work into the east and west portion,which would allow some or all of the
work to proceed prior to complete right-of way acquisition?
Please contact me to discuss what Centex can do to facilitate this project.If you can suggest a better way to
get this road built,I am open to any reasonable suggestion.
Sincerely,
Centex Homes
Daniel A.Blake
Division Land Manager
Cc:Mary Kraus,City of Eden Prairie
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA
PE1'TFION FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT
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To The Eden Prairie City Council:
The undersigned property owners herein petition the Eden Prairie City Council to consider
making the following described improvement(s):
(General Location)
A Sanitary Sewer . CddarCre.54- trig
Watermain ( trx+o Ooads Z`V Acidi4-ib14)
X Storm Sewer
Street Paving
Other
Street Address of Other •
Legal Description of Signatures of Petitioners
• Property to be Served (Must Be Property Owners)
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Date Received
Project No.
Council Consideration
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA DATE:
May 1, 2001
SECTION: Consent Calendar
SERVICE AREA/DIVISION: ITEM DESCRIPTION: S.S.A. 97-09 ITEM NO.:
Public Works-Engineering Release of Land from Special Assessment
Jim Richardson Agreement for PID 29-116-22-21-0029, a Parcel
Eugene A. Dietz of land in Section 29 ' L
Requested Action
Move to: Approve the Release of Land from Special Assessment Agreement.
Synopsis
The title history for the property described in Exhibit "A" includes the Assessment Agreement
for Riley Creek Ridge. No assessments are proposed to the property based on the Agreement
and the Agreement should be released.
Background Information
In August 1997, the City approved the residential subdivision known as Riley Creek Ridge
together with an Assessment Agreement to document the subdivision's participation in future
area street and utility improvements,which would support the new subdivision. The property for
which the release is proposed is a thirty foot wide cartway lying between the west line of Riley
Creek Ridge and the east line of Cedar Forest Addition along the alignment of Cedercrest Drive.
This property was not part of the land description in the Assessment Agreement, but was
attached to said land in title. The recorded Assessment Agreement has become part of the title
history of the property. No assessments to the property are proposed by the Agreement. The
release is proposed to clear the title.
Attachments
Release of Land from Special Assessment Agreement
Exhibit"A"
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RELEASE OF LAND
This Release of Land is executed by the City of Eden Prairie, a Minnesota municipal corporation
("City"), as of May 1, 2001.
FACTS .
1. A certain Agreement Regarding Special Assessments ("Agreement") dated August 22, 1997,
was executed by and between the City, and Hustad Corporation, the Bluffs Company and
Eugene A. Swanson, which Agreement was filed as Document No. 2839728 with the
Hennepin County Recorder on August 29, 1997.
2. The special assessments contemplated by the Agreement have been incorporated into a
Feasibility Study titled Charlson Area Improvements dated June 12, 2000.
3. The preliminary hearing for the proposed improvements was held July 18, 2000 and the
improvements were ordered.
4. No assessments to the Property as described on the attached Exhibit A (herein after the
"Property") are proposed for the improvements described in the Agreement.
THEREFORE,the City of Eden Prairie, a Minnesota municipal corporation,hereby releases
the Property from all obligations and conditions set forth in the Agreement Regarding Special
Assessments dated August 22, 1997, filed as Document No. 2839728 with the Hennepin County
Recorder on August 29, 1997. This Release of Land shall not release or discharge the Property
from the lien of any special assessments levied by the City other than pursuant to the Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Eden Prairie has executed the foregoing instrument.
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
A Municipal Corporation
BY: BY:
Jean L. Harris Christopher M. Enger
Its Mayor Its City Manager
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
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HENNEPIN COUNTY )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of ,
2001, by Jean L. Harris and Christopher M. Enger, the Mayor and City Manager of the City of
Eden Prairie, a municipal corporation under the laws of the State of Minnesota, on behalf of said
corporation.
Notary Public
THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY:
City of Eden Prairie
8080 Mitchell Road
Eden Prairie,MN 55344 ,l
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EXHIBIT"A"
A parcel of land 30 feet in width, over and across part of the North % Section 29, Township 116,
Range 22,Hennepin County,Minnesota, the centerline of said parcel being described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the center line of Cedarcrest Drive with a line,
hereinafter referred to as Line 1, drawn from the most Easterly corner of Lot 6,Block 5, CEDAR
FOREST FIRST ADDITION to the most Northerly corner of Lot 1, Block 4, said CEDAR
FOREST FIRST ADDITION. Said line having an assumed bearing of South 14 degrees 39
minutes 15 seconds West; thence North 73 degrees 22 minutes 59 seconds East a distance of
137.36 feet; thence along a tangential circular curve to the right having a radius of 460.02 feet,
delta angle 31 degrees 33 minutes 37 seconds, for a distance of 253.39 feet; thence South 75
degrees 03 minutes 24 seconds East on tangent to said curve a distance of 122.35 feet; thence
along a tangential circular curve to the left having a radius of 162.58 feet, delta angle 20 degrees
54 minutes 34 seconds, a distance of 59.33 feet; thence North 84 degrees 02 minutes 02 seconds
East on tangent to said curve a distance of 286.94 feet; thence along a tangential circular curve to
the left having a radius of 297.03 feet, delta angle 11 degrees 32 minutes 04 seconds, for a
distance of 59.80 feet; thence North 72 degrees 29 minutes 58 seconds East on tangent to said
curve a distance of 115.15 feet and there terminating.
The Northerly and Southerly lines of said parcel are lengthened or shortened to their respective
intersections with said Line 1.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
DATE:
SECTION: Consent Calendar May 1,2001
SERVICE AREA/DIVISION: ITEM DESCRIPTION: Resolution ITEM NO.:
Public Works Service Area
Authorizing Easement Acquisition
Jim Richardson/Eugene Dietz ,
Requested Action
Move to: Adopt the Resolution authorizing the City Engineer and City Attorney to acquire
easements for Chanson Area Improvements.
Synopsis
The Chanson Area Improvements include the reconstruction of Eden Prairie Road south of Pioneer
Trail. This resolution will authorize the acquisition of easements needed for the improvements over
three residential properties lying west of Eden Prairie Road and south of Pioneer Trail.
Background Information
Council ordered the Charlson Area Improvements on July 18, 2000. These improvements include
the reconstruction of Eden Prairie Road south of Pioneer Trail. The permanent and temporary
easements needed for the improvements over three residential properties on the west side of Eden
Prairie Road, south of Pioneer Trail,have been determined. With Council authorization, staff will
acquire necessary appraisals and meet with property owners to acquire the permanent and temporary
easements needed for construction.
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY,MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION
OF EASEMENTS FOR CHARLSON AREA IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the Eden Prairie City Council previously ordered the Charlson Area
Improvements(LC. 98-5470 and 99-5484); and
WHEREAS, easements over adjoining property are required to construct the
improvements.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Eden Prairie City Council that the City
Engineer and City Attorney are hereby authorized to acquire the necessary easements, by
negotiation or condemnation, on the following property:
Parcel 20-116-22-41-0005,20-116-22-41-0017 AND 20-116-22-44-0039.
ADOPTED by the Eden Prairie City Council on May 1, 2001.
Jean L.Harris,Mayor
ATTEST: SEAL
Kathleen A.Porta, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA • DATE: May 2,2001
SECTION: Consent Calendar •
SERVICE AREA/DIVISION: ITEM DESCRIPTION: Award Bid for Skate ITEM NO:
Parks and Recreation Park at Round Lake Park
Through:Robert A. Lambert
Director U
From: Stux Manager
Parks &Natural Resources
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Requested Action
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Move to: Award the bid to TrueRide, Inc. for installation of skate park equipment at Round
Lake Park.
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Synopsis
City staff was authorized to seek bids for installation of $25,000 worth of skate park
equipment to be installed at Round Lake Park in the summer of 2001. Staff has prepared
bids specifications and sent them to several manufacturers for this type of equipment.
Two bid were received, one from TrueRide, Inc., the other one from Earl F. Anderson,
Inc. The specifications that were prepared by the staff were for wood ramps and jumps.
The bid from TrueRide met the specifications. The bid that was submitted by Earl F.
Anderson is for a new skate park product that is comprised of steel.
In evaluating the proposals, the staff observed that the City would receive more
equipment and more play value by going.with the bid as written and award the bid to
TrueRide.
The steel equipment proposed by Earl F. Anderson is new in the market and seems to be
a little bit more costly in terms of the amount of play value for the dollar. This type of
equipment may be considered in the future since it does carry a ten year warranty;
however, the staff feels that in order to continue with the process the TrueRide proposal
is acceptable and does meet the terms of the bid specifications.
SAF:mdd •
H:/Arlministratin/Agenda Preparation/City Council Packet/2001/Mayl/Skate Board Park Bids
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA DATE:
SECTION: Consent Calendar May 1,2001
SERVICE AREA/DIVISION: ITEM DESCRIPTION: ITEM NO.:
Management Services Award Contract for partial re-roofing of City
Wayne Estenson through Center, and full re-roofing of Paramedics Quarters
Natalie Swaggert and Fire Station#3
Requested Action
Move to: Award contract for 2001 partial re-roofing of City Center and full re-roofmg for the
Paramedics Quarters and Fire Station #3 to Palmer West Construction Company, Inc. and
authorize the City Manager and Mayor to execute the contract, subject to the Eden Prairie School
District's approval.
Synopsis
Sealed bids were received Thursday,April 26, 2001, for the roof replacement projects. Seven
(7)bids were received. See attached Bid Tabulation. The low bidder was Palmer West
Construction Company, Inc.,Rogers,MN.
The roofing projects were included in the 2001 Capital Improvement Plan.
Background Information
The City's Lease Agreement with the Eden Prairie School District provides for their
participation in the cost for this project.
Sublease 13.2 Landlord shall make all necessary repairs and replacements to the outer
walls,roof, downspouts, gutters and basic structural elements and Common Areas of the
Project. .... The cost of all repairs and replacements made by Landlord hereunder shall be
included in the Operating Costs.
Sublease 13.3 Landlord shall not commence repair work(estimated to exceed$40,000)
without notice to, and approval of, Tenant,which Tenant will not unreasonably withhold.
Landlord need not give notice to Tenant prior to commencing repair work estimated to
cost less than$40,000.
Notice was provided to the Eden Prairie School District following the bid opening on Thursday,
April 26, 2001.
Attachments
Bid Form
Bid Tabulation Form
Recommendation from Tnspec,Inc.
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DOCUMENT 00400
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BID FORM
SUBMITTED BY:
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Company: Palmer West Construction Company Inc.
Address: 14595 James Road Rogers, MN 55374 •
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Estimator: Ralph Blake
Phone No: 763-428-1 867
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SUBMITTED TO:
City Clerk of Eden Prairie
Eden Prairie City Hall
8080 Mitchell Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
FOR: 2001 Partial Reroofing at Eden Prairie City Center,Paramedic Quarters, and Fire Station No. 3
Project No. 204291/204438
Owner:
The undersigned, being familiar with the local conditions affecting the cost of the work and with the
Contract Documents, including the Bid Solicitation, Instructions to Bidders, General and Supplementary
Conditions, Divisions 1, 6, 7, 9, 13, and 15; Drawings and Addenda Numbers 1 ,___, on file in the
office of INSPEC, INC. in accordance with the provisions thereof, hereby proposes to furnish all labor,
materials, and equipment necessary for:
BID ITEM 1:
2001 Reroofing of Area A at Eden Prairie City Center for the sum of
Four hundred fifty seven thousand, one hundred seventy five and
00/100 $ 457, 175.00
BID ITEM 2:
2001 Reroofing of Areas B and C at the Paramedic Quarters for the sum of
Thirty nine thousand, seven hundred eighty and 00/100
$ 39,780.00
.00400-1 2 204291/204438/
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BID ITEM 3:
2001 Reroofing of Areas D, E,F,and G at Fire Station No. 3 for the sum of
Ninety four thousand, seven hundred thirty and 00/100
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$ 94,730.00
BID ITEM 4:
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Total for Reroofing Bid Items 1,2,and 3 for the sum of
Five hundred sixty eight thousand, six hundred and 00/100
$ 568,600.00
In submitting this bid, it is understood the right is reserved by the Owner to reject any and all bids and it
is agreed this bid may not be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after date of filing same. The Owner
reserves the right to accept any or all Bid Items regardless of the order listed. The Owner reserves the
right to award a contract to one or more contractors.
All Addenda shall become part of the bid and the work, and shall be acknowledged above in the spaces
provided.
A bid shall be rejected if it contains any alteration or erasure unless the alteration or erasure is corrected
as herein provided.An alteration or erasure may be crossed out and the correction thereof printed in ink
or typewritten adjacent thereto and initialed in ink by the person signing the bid. The person signing the
bid shall also file a certificate with the bid explaining the correction of the alteration or erasure.
Each bid must be accompanied by bid security as described in the Instructions to Bidders.
If a Corporation,what is the State of Incorporation: Minnesota
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If a Partnership,state full name of all co-partners:
OFFICIAL ADDRESS FIRM NAME
14595 James Road Palmer West Construction Company Inc.
Rogers, MN 55374 By r2a41)/19 `f L
Title President
By
Date: April 26, 2001 Title
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INSPEC, INC.
5801 Duluth Street
lvfinneapolis,MN155422
Ph.763-546-3434 April 26,2001
Fax 763-546-8669
Suite420
555 WestlaytonAve. Mr.Wayne Estenson
Milwaukee,WI 53207 City Center -
Ph.414-744.6962 8080 Mitchell Road -
Fax414-744.6981 Eden Prairie,MN 55344-2230 .
RE: 2001 Reroofing Eden Prairie Center
• Paramedic Quarters and Fire Station No.3
INSPEC Project Nos.:204291/204438
Dear Mr.Estenson:
On April 26,2001,bids were received for the above-mentioned project. Palmer West
Construction submitted the lowest qualified bid(for all bid items,with Bid Item#4
being the total)in the amount of$568,600. See attached Bid Tab.
We contacted Palmer West Construction regarding their bid. They had an
opportunity to review their bid and indicated they would perform the work as
specified for the bid amount. Palmer West Construction has worked on several
projects for which we have provided engineering services in the past. The work
performed has been satisfactory,and their personnel have been cooperative.
Based on the above information,we would recommend acceptance of their bid as
outlined. If you have any questions regarding the above information,please feel free
to contact our office.
Very truly yours,
INSPEC,INC.
a tax--
Kelan Werktneister
KW/clb
wwwinspec.com
Enclosure
Engineering&
Architectural
servicesforrooE,
waterproofing,
pavements,and
building exteriors
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA DATE:
SECTION: Consent Calendar May 1, 2001
SERVICE AREA/DIVISION: ITEM DESCRIPTION: ITEM NO.:
Management Services Declaration of Surplus Property and Authorization _
Wayne Estenson through for Disposal , _
Natalie Swaggert
Requested Action
Move to: Declare unused office furniture as surplus and authorize the City Manager to
dispose of property through a public sale.
Synopsis
The City has a surplus of old office furniture, which is no longer in use. The value has been
estimated at between$100 and$500.
Background Information
The procedure to dispose of surplus property is in City Code Section 2.86, Subd. 3.
Subd. 3. Disposal of Excess Property.
A. Declaration of Surplus and Authorizing Sale of Property. The City Manager may, from time to time,
recommend to the Council that certain personal property (chattels) owned by the City is no longer
needed for a municipal purpose and should be sold. By action of the Council, said property shall be
declared surplus, the value estimated and the City Manager authorized to dispose of said property in
the manner stated herein.
B. Surplus Property With a Total Estimated Value of Less than $100.00. The City Manager may sell
surplus property with a total value of less than$100.00 through negotiated sale.
C. Surplus Property With a Total Estimated Value Between $100.00 and $500.00. The City Manager
shall offer for public sale,to the highest bidder, surplus property with a total estimated value of from
$100.00 to $500.00. Notice of such public sale shall be given stating time and place of sale and
generally describing the property to be sold at least ten (10) days prior to the date of sale either by
publication once in the official newspaper or by posting in a conspicuous place in the City Hall at the
City Manager's option. Such sale shall be by auction.
D. Surplus Property With a Total Estimated Value Over $500.00. The City Manager shall offer for
public sale,to the highest bidder, surplus property with a total estimated value over$500.00. Notice
of such public sale shall be given stating time and place of sale and generally describing property to be
sold at least ten(10)days prior to the date of sale by publication once in the official newspaper. Such
sale shall be to the person submitting the highest bid.
Attachments
Exhibit A—List of surplus office equipment
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
DATE: 05/01/01
SECTION: Public Hearings
SERVICE AREA/DIVISION: ITEM DESCRIPTION: ITEM NO.:
Community Development
Donald R. Uram Bluff Country Village 2001 Amendment , 4.
Michael D. Franzen
Requested Action
Move to:
• Close the Public Hearing; and
• Adopt the Resolution for Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on 7.2 acres; and
• Approve 1st Reading of the Ordinance for Planned Unit Development District Review with
waivers on 7.2 acres, Zoning District Amendment within the Neighborhood Commercial
Zoning District on 4.0 acres and Zoning District Change from Rural to Neighborhood
Commercial on 3.0 acres; and
• Approve the Resolution for Preliminary Plat of 7.2 acres into 5 lots; and
• Direct Staff to prepare a Developer's Agreement incorporating Staff and Board
recommendations and Council conditions.
Synopsis
The Bluffs Company is proposing to amend 7.2 acres of the approved 29.5-acre PUD with the following
uses.
• A 3-story, 40-unit senior building with 11,622 square feet of retail space on the first floor.
(This replaces the 30-unit senior building east of Hennepin Town Road.)
• A 23,945 square foot retail buildings, 3 townhouses, 12 live/work-townhouses, and 8 senior
townhouse units. (This replaces the 27,000 square foot retail building, 5,500 square foot
convenience gas, 58 car park and ride, and 15 live-work townhouse units west of Hennepin
Town Road.)
The project is located in the northwest corner of the intersection of Pioneer Trail and Highway
169.
Background Information
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The review of this project began with an informational meeting at the Community Planning
Board on January 22, 2001. The purpose of the meeting was to review land use alternatives,
identify the impact of the development on the surrounding area, and receive input from the
surrounding neighborhood. The Board recommended that the plans include a mix of townhouse,
senior housing,live/work and general retail. The Board also recommended that the convenience-
gas store remain adjacent to Pioneer Trail as shown on the approved plan.
On March 23,2001 the developer presented plans for a mix of townhouse, senior housing,
live/work and general retail. The plans did not include a convenience-gas store. The Community
Planning Board held a public hearing and voted to continue discussion to the April 9,2001
meeting. The Community Planning Board directed the developer to reduce tree loss and
improve the transition between the residential and commercial uses for the commercial and
housing site west of Hennepin Town Road.
On April 9, 2001 the Community Planning Board voted board voted 7-0 to recommend approval
of the project to the City Council.
The developer recently proposed a change to the approved"left in only"median opening for
Walgreen's to also allow a"left turn in only"for the commercial building on the west side of
Hennepin Town Road. This change was not discussed at the Community Planning Board
meeting and there was not sufficient time to review the details of the change before this meeting.
The staff recommends that approval of this project be based on the approved"left in only"
median opening to Walgreen's. If Council desires, staff can evaluate design changes and
provide a final recommendation at second reading.
Attachments
1. Resolution for PUD Concept Amendment
2. Resolution for Preliminary Plat
3. Community Planning Board Minutes dated January 22, 2001, March 26, 2001 and April 9,
2001
4. Staff Reports dated January 19,2001,March 23,2001 and April 20,2001
5. Letter from Kim Lindquist
BLUFF COUNTRY VILLAGE 2001AMENDMENT
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY,MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
CONCEPT AMENDMENT OF BLUFF COUNTRY VILLAGE
FOR THE BLUFFS COMPANY
WHEREAS,the City of Eden Prairie has by virtue of City Code provided for the Planned
Unit Development (PUD) Concept of certain areas located within the City; and
WHEREAS, the Community Planning Board did conduct a public hearing on Bluff Country
Village PUD Concept Amendment by The Bluffs Company and considered their request for
approval for development (and waivers) and recommended approval of the requests to the City
Council; and
WHEREAS,the City Council did consider the request on May 1, 2001.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Eden Prairie,
Minnesota, as follows:
1. Bluff Country Village PUD Amendment, being in Hennepin County, Minnesota, -
legally described as outlined in Exhibit A, is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
2. That the City Council does grant PUD Concept Amendment approval as outlined in
the plans dated April 6, 2001.
3. That the PUD Concept Amendment meets the recommendations of the Community
Planning Board dated April 9, 2001.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie this 1st day of May, 2001.
Jean L. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen A. Porta, City Clerk
Exhibit A
Bluff Country Village Amendment
Legal Description:
Lot 1,Block 1, Outlot B and Outlot C, and part of Lot 10,Bluff Country Village
BLUFF COUNTRY VILLAGE 2001 AMENDMENT
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY,MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.2001-
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF BLUFF COUNTRY VILLAGE 2001 AMENDMENT FOR THE BLUFFS COMPANY
BE IT RESOLVED,by the Eden Prairie City Council as follows:
That the preliminary plat of the Bluff Country Village 2001Amendment for The Bluffs Company,
dated April 6,2001 and consisting of 7.2 acres into 5 lots, a copy of which is on file at the City Hall,
is found to be in conformance with the provisions of the Eden Prairie Zoning and Platting
ordinances, and amendments thereto, and is herein approved.
ADOPTED by the Eden Prairie City Council on the 1st day of May, 2001.
Jean L. Harris,Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen A. Porta, City Clerk
Community Planning Board Minutes
January 22,2001
Page 2
IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
A. BLUFF COUNTRY VILLAGE—2001 AMENDMENT by The Bluffs Company.
A proposed retail,restaurant, daycare, convenience gas, senior housing and
townhouse project. Location: Pioneer Trail and Hennepin Town Road.
Wally Hustad,the developer,noted the amendments to the approved plan. At the
council meeting,the gas station and park and ride facility were moved from the
northwest site to the southern boundary along Pioneer Trail. The developer worked
with city staff and a traffic engineer to change the access. Council suggested senior
housing for the north side along the freeway. The problem with the plan approved by
Council was a change in traffic requirements, increasing the cost to the developer.
Moving the traffic signal and adding access lanes on the east side of the intersection
results in costs precluding placement of the gas station on the east side. The
developer would like to have it on the north side, on a 2 1/2 acre site with an 8 foot
berm for a transition. Another problem is a future redesign of the area because of
freeway changes with an overpass and different accesses. They would move 6
live/work units to the southern site. There was a suggestion of splitting the
commercial and having the senior building in that space, integrating the commercial.
Most neighborhood centers have restaurants and he does not understand why staff
would recommend against it.
Foote inquired about the right-in, right-out intersection and its purpose.
Hustad said that was the least cumbersome type of intersection; they did not realize
increased requirements for traffic flow were in place. The traffic light on Pioneer
would have to be moved as well as adjusting the medians. The road was designed for
commercial; the main access into the site is to the north.
Foote said the location of the access was not ideal, a good location for the gas station
would be in the corner.
Hustad said it was not feasible because of added costs.
Clinton asked about the concept of retail in front of senior housing.
Hustad said it would be a three story building; the retail would be on the same level
as the parking garage;the first level of housing above the garage would have a
garden design out over the retail.
Clinton asked whether they were comparing it to the 50th and France concept.
Hustad said at 66th and Lyndale there was a similar development.
Clinton asked for clarification of the relocation of the intersection.
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Gray said two lanes of Hennepin Town Road would have to be reconfigured for the
through lane to become a turn lane. This would need to go across the intersection;
the intersection would have to be widened. The way Hennepin Town Road was
designed was for a commercial area; the second access to the north would be the
correct main intersection.
Franzen stated he believed that the gas station was moved to the corner as a
recommendation by the Planning Commission,not the City Council. The Board
should note at what point the gas station changed from Walgreens to the corner.
The Board should discuss where the alternative uses should be best located on the
site and the amount of retail and housing units appropriate for the site that provide
the best transition to surrounding existing neighborhoods.
Staff recommends the following conditions for the amended plan:
■ Convenience gas remain in the approved location and road improvements to
Pioneer Trail and Hennepin Townline Road be made according to the approved
plan.
■ The daycare would have to be zoned office to preclude retail as an alternative use
in the future(it is not retail and not generating retail traffic) and should not be
included in the 50,000 square feet of commercial.
• A 9,100 square foot restaurant is not appropriate because it is a regional use.
• A 3,600 or 5,500 square foot restaurant is likely to be fast food and thus
inappropriate for neighborhood commercial area.
■ Park and ride site from the approved plan could be made into retail or housing.
■ Senior housing could be located on either side of Hennepin Townline Road. The
west location would be better because it is removed from the highway and
adjacent to open space and other housing.
• The land east of Hennepin Townline Road could be daycare, general retail or
office.
• Total retail should not exceed 50,000 square feet, including the existing
Walgreens building.
Clinton asked staff to explain the restaurant on Anderson Lake Road and its size.
Franzen said it is family style, about 4,000 square feet. McDonalds and Burger King
are slightly larger. Champp's is 10,000 square feet.
Bruce Webster, 9953 BalMoral Lane, said there was not approval of a gas station at
the northeast part of the development. It is more of a mega-gas facility and not a
small gas station. The neighborhood would find it objectionable because of noise,
lights, etc., and it would remove a large hill and trees,which screen the
neighborhood from 169. Exiting the gas station to go northbound 169 in its current
location it would send traffic south.Many cars utilize Hennepin Town Road as a
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January 22,2001
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shortcut currently.The senior housing east of Hennepin Town Road was not
approved by council; it would provide another 10,000 square feet of retail. This
would flatten the sound barrier and oak trees. Franzen's recommendations are
appropriate. How should the land east of Hennepin Town Road be developed?It
should be senior housing without retail; a daycare would be fine. The staff report
raises concerns against a large restaurant or fast food restaurant; a medium size
restaurant in lieu of a gas station, and a daycare would be more desirable.
Gary Johnson,Pioneer Trail,noted he is opposed to a large scale restaurant, and fast
food. He would like the height to be considered; the structure to his east on the
western edge is over V2 length of a football field and three stories high.
Stock asked Gray where he felt was the best location for the gas station.
Gray said it was the amount of traffic in and out, including access. It was designed to
happen further to the north. It could handle a fairly high amount of traffic in and out.
The southerly location is possible but expensive for road and signal construction.
Stoelting said he was confused about the right-in right out. The approved plan
appears to have a greater access with a turn lane from Hennepin Town Road into the
gas station.
Gray said it is not proposed as a right-in right-out,but a 3/a access which would
require geometric changes and a signal revision at that location. It would still be a
compromised location.
Stoelting asked how the median would be modified.
Gray explained exhibit D shows a southbound right turn into Walgreens, and a
northbound into gas station. Out of the gas station, it would be a right turn only.
Franzen said the left turns prohibit cross access between Walgreens and the gas
station.
Nelson asked why a gas station would be essential in this location; there is one on
the Bloomington side going up Anderson Lakes Parkway. If it is too expensive in its
current location perhaps they have something else in mind for this location. A fast
food restaurant would have the same type of problems as a gas station.
Foote concurred with Nelson. The best spot for a gas station is in the north but it
generates too much traffic and would infringe on the neighbors. It would work on
the corner; he is still confused about the intersection and doesn't understand why a
full intersection wouldn't work. If it can't be on the corner he does not believe there
should be a gas station. It is too large for the area.
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Stock said there was no complaints from the city about daycare as a proposed use.
She thinks it is a good use. It would be a matter of locating it.
Corneille said daycare in a neighborhood commercial area is an appropriate use.
Stoelting said on the plan the daycare is at the intersection of Pioneer Trail and
Hennepin Town Road; to the west are live/work townhomes. He is wondering with
the approved plan,would there be a problem additing additional townhomes rather
than commercial/retail.
Franzen said if there was not a gas station on the corner,the property could be sliced
up according to approved proposed uses such as a large daycare or small daycare
with more housing.
Nelson asked whether this would cause difficulty for the school bus in dropping kids
off.
Corneille asked the Board to discuss a restaurant as a proposed use.
Foote said he would have similar concerns as with the gas station. If the primary site
entrance was north, cars would have to go through the parking lot and up and
around. There would not be sufficient parking to support a full-size restaurant such
as a Champp's. A smaller restaurant may work,more of a neighborhood restaurant.
Clinton concurred; if it could be designated as a small family-style restaurant as
opposed to fast food. He was concerned with restaurants such as Champps and the
Pickled Parrot. It would create more problems for the neighborhood in terms of
traffic.
Nelson said a smaller or medium sized restaurant without a bar may be desirable.
There are many sizes between chinese takeout and Champps,perhaps a Bakers
Square. There may be room for that with parking, depending upon the shape of the
restaurant.
Foote said regardless of the type of restaurant there would be a huge accessibility
issue. Driving through the senior area and the parking lot to get in and out of there
would be required.
Stock said perhaps the restaurant could be located closer to Hennepin Town Road so
there could be more direct access.
Corneille asked the Board to comment on senior housing.
Stock asked staff to explain senior housing vs live/work and housing needs.
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Franzen said live/work would be for home occupations,where residents could live
upstairs and work downstairs. Parking requirements would be based on office and
housing space. This project helps meet senior housing goals. There is no affordable
housing with this project.
Stock asked about staffs conception of retail combination.
Franzen said he visited similar projects in Robbinsdale, Shakopee, and Savage. They
are aesthetically pleasing,but retail should not dominate the amount of housing.
Stock asked about the height of the units.
Franzen said these are two story slab on grade or two story walkouts.
Corneille asked about 30 versus 40 units from the original to proposed.
Franzen said there is not an appreciable visual difference. Adding more senior
housing is important.
Stoelting said senior housing goals were important; the retail combination could be a
benefit to the seniors in the housing.
Hustad showed the elevations; the concern with the combination was the upper units
would look out onto retail. The garden on the top screens the units from commercial.
Stoelting asked about the type of retail; there are four shops.
Hustad said it would be small neighborhood shops used by the seniors.
Nelson asked if any of the shops would be drycleaners. She would be very
concerned about a chemical drycleaner using chemicals with smells close to senior
housing.
Hustad said he did not think they had the space to have a large cleaning facility.
There may be a pickup, collection and distribution point,but not chemical cleaners.
Fast food is not a desirable use for the developer. He hopes they can come back with
something that meets with the approval of the staff and Board.
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Clinton asked for clairification on the live/work part of the retail calculation.
Franzen said residential is allowed in commercial use and would be calculated as
commercial.
Clinton asked whether that would necessitate over 50,000 square feet commercial.
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Franzen said it could,however, live/work is typically office or service and not retail.
It could be accounting, architecture, insurance. The concern is the type of use and
traffic generation more than the square footage.
Corneille asked what would happen to the facility if the concept did not get
approved.
Franzen said it would convert to residential.
Koenig asked about the 8 foot high berm and the impact of the development upon
the residents' view, and whether they would see it.
Franzen said the issue was the height of the hill, about 16 feet tall, and oak trees on
it. There was also the noise and view of Highway 169. The neighbors wanted a
barrier to the highway.
Hustad said the townhomes are approved. A logical facility would be senior with
commercial; there will be significant mass to absorb the noise. For some seniors an
active busy street is a positive thing. When they come back with a proposal the
senior building would pick up what they would lose; the building itself would
replace the berm and mitigate the concern of blocking 169.
Stock asked how the live/work occupations would be regulated.
Franzen said there would not be enough parking for retail. A clearly defined list of
permitted uses could be developed and included as part of the PUD.
Stock asked whether there was a market for live/work units.
Franzen said yes.
Corneille summarized; moving the gas station north is undesirable, daycare is
desirable, a restaurant would be welcomed if small or mid-size, the senior housing
and number of units are acceptable,retail is acceptable, moving north is of
somewhat concern because of noise and loss of trees, live/work is acceptable,
parking would be regulated, and more than 50,000 sf commercial minus daycare is
acceptable.
Foote said he did not have a problem with the number of senior units ; it was
approved as 30 but shows as 44 on the plan.
Franzen said it was a concept plan approval; there are 38 on one and 44 on another.
Hustad said the live/work units have been reduced; there may be two or three more
units.
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Clinton said it was an innovative development and he is intrigued by the concept. On
the approved plan there is 3,600 sf retail, and in 1A1A there is 3,600 to the north and
5,500 and an 8 foot berm. The two buildings appear crowded; the character of the
site should be maintained.He would like to see only one building; it should be
limited to the approved plan.
Corneille clarified Clinton supported Al1B.
Hustad said the senior building north site is as Council approved. He would do
something similar to the second plan,with 38 units and 10,000 square feet of
commercial retail. They would probably concentrate the retail between the 10,000
square feet and another building on the west side. They would address the issues
and return to the Board.
Stock asked whether any trees would be saved.
Hustad said those significant oaks that were saved were on the northern boundary
near the residences.
Nelson said she was more interested in senior housing on Al-lA she would like to
see floorplans for the units.
Foote said he was still concerned with accessibility on the corner regardless of what
was there. The main entrance to the north and coming through the parking lot seems
difficult.
Hustad said the traffic numbers and development they are suggesting is less than
originally proposed; with a right-in right out the exit would be easier.
Foote asked for cross sections on the final plans, including sight lines.
Sharel Wanden,Juniper Lane noted her backyard abuts townhomes. She said the
neighbors have always fought a restaurant and would be opposed to any restaurant,
mainly because of the odors. There are restaurants a mile up the road and a gas
station 1.2 miles up on Andersen Lakes and 169 and the other way on Pioneer Trail
and 212. There were things that were agreed upon when this was originally started
and they should abide by that.
Foote asked whether the restaurant was taken out originally.
Franzen said a separate restaurant was not proposed on the property before. It would
be permitted in a strip mall. There is nothing that precludes a restaurant from being
inside any of the retail areas on the project.
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March 26,2001
Page 5
D. BLUFF COUNTRY VILLAGE AMENDMENT by the Bluffs Company.
Request for Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on 7.2 acres,
Planned Unit Development District Review on 7.2 acres, Zoning District
Amendment within the Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District on 4.2 acres,
Rezoning from rural to Neighborhood Commercial on 3.0 acres, Site Plan Review
on 7.2 acres, and Preliminary Plat on 7.2 acres into 5 lots. Location: Pioneer Trail
and Hennepin Town Road.
The public hearing opened at 7:16 p.m. Wallace Hustad, developer,presented the
plans and described the changes from the approved 1999 plan.
Hustad said the plan as approved by the Council indicates 27,000 square feet of
retail, a gas/convenience project, a park and ride, dividing the site with
Walgreens, 30 units of senior housing, 15 live-work units. The Bluff Company
revised the site plan, removing the gas station entirely. Residential replaces the
park and ride,residential and live-work replaces the gas/convenience. The
live/work will face east. Where the senior building was previously approved there
is underground parking and retail. They have attempted to incorporate the
Planning Board's suggestions with the basic plan approved by Council. Overall
there is 166 residential units and 50,000 square feet of retail. Hustad apologized
for incorrect data included in the submission of 181 caliper tree loss.He said they
were within 28 caliper inches of the approved plan.
Hustad said 11 were lost in addition to approved. In reviewing their data, two
significant trees will be lost, a 12 inch and a 14 inch that were critically located.
They would need a setback and parking variance if there were two properties but
not if it was only one property. They would like to have it as two properties.
There was a rear-yard setback issue that can be resolved by turning the building.
There was a transition issue with live/work that could be addressed with
landscaping. The building is recessed as well. Driveway access can be
accomodated-traffic generated has been reduced by nearly 60%primarily by
eliminating the gas station. A right-in right-out would be an acceptable alternative
to a full interchange.
Franzen said the Board held an informational meeting in January to discuss the
proposed use of the property. Senior housing is in the location approved by
council. The combination of senior/housing/commercial addresses the visual and
noise concerns. Franzen thought the main concern with the trees was the view
from Pioneer Trail. There is a large tree mass along Pioneer Trail that should be
saved. The setback concern next to the conservation area is the proximity of
building and keeping the grading out of the conservation area. The front
townhouses face the back of retail and there is no transition or buffer. Staff
recommends the board discuss first whether the use is acceptable,then site plan
details. The project should be continued for a new plan with reduced tree loss and
better transition.
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Bruce Webster of 9953 Balmoral Lane, said he was representing Balmoral Lane
residents. They have no issue with the structure or retail shops with the senior
units. They have concerns with no site protection from 169 at the end of the sound
wall and beginning of development. There is no drop in elevation at that point and
only a few newly planted trees. He doesn't know what can be done to alleviate
that,but it exposes the neighborhood to 169. At the west side of Hennepin Town
Road,the developer pushes the limits. The retail space is still just under 50,000
square feet and it did not decrease. The living units have increased. Green space,
trees, and the conservation area should not have to give.Neighbors think it is"just
too much" with this development.
Corneille summarized the issues of sound protection, screening at 169 and
preservation of green space, trees, and conservation area by decreasing retail or
residential.
Stoelting said in regard to Webster's comments addressing the "big picture"he
would like to know about the end of the sound wall and existing barrier near
senior units. He asked if the current development plan was impinging on the
conservation area.
Franzen said the distance between the sound wall and property is 100-175 feet.
MNDOT planted trees. A storm sewer pipe runs across the property. MNDOT
may allow additional trees in that area. Staff will talk with MNDOT.
Foote asked whether there had been discussions with MNDOT to extend the
sound wall.
Franzen said it would have to be paid for by the City or Developer.
Foote asked whether the city could now lobby MNDOT for an extension of the
wall.
Franzen said it would be worth asking them.
Clinton asked Franzen to clarify state laws relating to sound walls on property not
yet developed.
Franzen said the commercial guiding of the property along the frontage of 169
was the primary reason MNDOT did not extend the noise walls.
Corneille asked for clarification on the time frame for construction of the new
interchange at Pioneer Trail.
Franzen said there was no time frame for construction. When the design is done
the right of way will be acquired.
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Corneille said there appears to be no disagreement with land use among the board
members.
Foote noted the plan was better without the gas station.
Corneille noted the second issue was location of appropriate land uses.
Stoelting said he was concerned about the location of retail and townhomes still
appearing close and not enough transition. He likes the eastern side senior
housing. He is concerned with providing additional tree plantings and a sound
barrier. With the west side issues he is not happy about the building layout on the
property. There is concern with townhomes proximity to retail,more transition,
parking spaces,proof of parking,retail next to senior units and livework.
Franzen said the retail buildings require 6 spaces per 1000 square feet. 37 of 77
are in front of the senior/live-work for commercial. 40 spaces to the west of proof
of parking are adjacent to senior. The developer calculated the first floor as office.
Hustad said live/work is new territory,they used the maximum number 40 spaces.
The proof of parking,if commercial needs require,they would put in. If it is not
needed,this can be open space. They would like less blacktop. Space is available
for adequate parking. They could have residential backed up to commercial.
Stoelting asked whether they would prefer not to put townhouse next to retail.
Hustad said marketing told them no driveways or backing into street. The second
issue with commercial and residential is difficulty with live/work and financing
for senior housing with mixed use.
Stoelting asked whether the lack of transition between townhomes and retail was
because of elevation.
Hustad said at the north end it was 8 feet, 12 feet at the south end. The bedroom
level is on the garage side and 15 feet over top of roofs.
Stock shared parking concerns and asked about trucks backing in.
Franzen said the wall was as tall as trucks; 12 feet as high as the roof line of retail.
Clinton said four townhomes seem out of place near the conservation area.
Hustad said the single unit townhome was adding to the product line. There is a
mix of residential units on the project.
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Clinton asked about the townhomes behind retail and whether the developer
considered a plan with only 4 townhouses and 2-unit.
Foote asked Franzen about the configuration of the intersection without the gas
station.
Franzen said the 1999 traffic study determined that a full access would work
provided the intersection at Pioneer Trail is upgraded. Even though traffic is less
with this proposal, the full access may not work opposite Walgreens since
stacking, speed,turning movements and site vision must also be included in the
study.
Corneille asked about tree mass issues with Pioneer Trail.
Fox said the developer was to save the tree mass in the outlot as part of base
protection. The west side was adamant about a visual buffer and a buffer along
Pioneer Trail with large oak trees. 5 plans were reviewed. Trees remain along
Pioneer. This plan shows reduction of those, 32" oak and those immediately west
where 4 townhouse units would be impacted by grading. Both 4 unit townhomes
and live/work grading south grading go out to the right of way.
Hustad said the tree issue along Pioneer Trail should not be different than the
original approval. The 32"tree is#66 and won't be lost. Trees#85, #86,#90, #95,
#105 will not be lost. Moving townhomes away from the property line will not be
in conservation easement. If they move buildings they can save#74,#83,#84 by
adjusting site plan.
Corneille asked about the timeline for the project.
Franzen stated the project can still be completed within the required 120 days.
Foote said the big issue was transition. Tree loss on the approved plan was high.
They may only lose 11-12 12"trees but may lose more than that in mass. They
would like to see no more loss than now.
Maureen Dagan,resident, said the buildings were close together and there was
little green space. Add more green space and more transition between buildings.
Patrick Hart, west side of pond. He watched trees go up down,boulder walls, and
noise from 169. Density proposed creates a village and stops noise from 169. He
is not moving into the neighborhood but is on the other side. He likes the way the
project was approached.
Corneille asked whether it could be revised in two weeks.
Hustad said they could accommodate.
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Franzen said they would need a plan by Thursday so as a project team they could
view in detail.
Motion by Stoelting, second by Stock to recommend a continuance of the request
by the Bluffs Company to the April 9, 2001 with direction to reduce tree loss,
meet parking and structural setbacks, change access to the commercial site-
residential west, and improve the internal transition between the townhomes
commercial building on the west side, of Hennepin Town Road, and show a cross
section of west to east townhomes over the retail building. Motion carried, 5-0.
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V. PUBLIC H I ARINGS
A. BLUFF COUNTRY VILLAGE AMENDMENT by the Bluffs Company.
Request for Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on 7.2 acres,
Planned Unit Development District Review on 7.2 acres, Zoning District
Amendment within the Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District on 4.0 acres,
Zoning District Change from rural to Neighborhood Commercial on 3.0 acres,
Site Plan Review on 7.2 acres, and Preliminary Plat on 7.2 acres into 5 lots.
Location: Pioneer Trail and Hennepin Town Road.
Brian Cluts, architect for project, showed the plan from the last meeting.
Decreasing tree loss to approved levels and improvement of transition were
accomplished with the revised plan. The live/work building and townhomes were
pulled 50 feet further back from Pioneer Trail. The transition was accomplished
by splitting the buildings and backing them up to the retail.
Franzen said the Planning Board continued the discussion at the March meeting,
directing the developer to reduce the tree loss and improve transition. Tree loss
has been reduced to 1,705 caliper inches. Staff recommends approval with the
addition of a roof over the top of the loading area because of the proximity to
townhomes.
Motion by Nelson, second by Koenig to close the public hearing. Motion carried,
7-0.
The public hearing closed at 7:11 p.m.
Stoelting thanked the proponent for revising the transition and reorienting the
building after the change to a 3-unit building. It is a much better design.
Nelson said it was a pleasure to work with a developer who returns to the
Planning Board with the issues addressed.
Motion by Stock, second by Stoelting to recommend approval of the request by
The Bluffs Company for a Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on
7.2 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review on 7.2 acres, Zoning
District Amendment within the Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District on 4.0
acres, Zoning District Change from rural to Neighborhood Commercial on 3.0
acres, Site Plan Review on 7.2 acres, and Preliminary Plat on 7.2 acres into 5 lots
based on plans dated April 6, 2001, and subject to the recommendations of the
Staff Report dated April 9, 2001,to the City Council. Motion carried, 7-0.
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STAFF REPORT
TO: Community Planning Board
FROM: Michael D. Franzen, City Planner
DATE: January 19, 2001
SUBJECT: Bluffs Country Village 2001 Amendment Informational Meeting
APPLICANT/
FEE OWNERS: The Bluffs Company
LOCATION: Pioneer Trail and Hennepin Town Road
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January 19,2001
BACKGROUND
The purpose of the informational meeting is:
1. For The Bluffs Company to present alternative plans.
2. For The Bluffs Company, the Community Planning Board, and staff to hear comments
from area residents on the alternative plans.
3. To identify development issues for The Bluffs Company and staff to address in detailed
plans prior to returning to the Community Planning Board for a public hearing on the
development proposal. .
4. For the Community Planning Board to give general direction on uses proposed for the
property.
APPROVED PLAN
The approved plan includes: •
• 49,926 S.F. of neighborhood commercial including a Walgreens and convenience gas.
• 98 townhouses and 15 live-work houses.
• 58 car park and ride lot.
• 30 unit senior housing building. (concept approval only)
DEVELOPMENT REQUEST
The 13,893 S.F. Walgreens building and the 98 unit townhouse plans are under construction. The Bluffs
Company proposes the following alternatives for the remainder of the property.
Plan A1.1A
• A 13,823 square foot Walgreens.
• 94 Townhouses.
• A 5,500 square foot convenience gas store and a 3,600 square foot retail building. (This
replaces the 30 unit senior building east of Hennepin Town Road.)
• A 9,897 square foot daycare.
• Or a 3,600 square foot restaurant/retail building and 6 live/work or townhouse units.
(These replace the convenience gas and park and ride west of Hennepin Town Road.)
• A 44-unit senior building with an attached 23,475 square foot retail building in front and 5
live/work or townhouse units. (This replaces the 27,000 S.F. retail building and 15 live
/work units west of Hennepin Town Road.)
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Plan A1.1 B
• A 13,823 square foot Walgreens.
• 94 Townhouses
• A 3 story, 38 unit senior building with 10,000 square feet of retail space. (This replaces the
30 unit senior building east of Hennepin Town Road.)
• A 17,075 square foot retail building and 17 townhouse or live/work units. (This replaces the
27,000 S.F. retail building and 15 live/work units West of Hennepin Town Road.)
• A 3,600 square foot retail/restaurant building and a 5,500 square foot convenience gas store.
• Or a 9,100 square foot retail building or restaurant.
• Or a 5,500 square foot restaurant and a 3,600 square foot restaurant/retail building.
• Or a 5,500 square foot daycare and a 3,600 square foot retail building. (These replace
the convenience gas and park and ride west of Hennepin Town Road.)
BLUFF COUNTRY COMMERCIAL ALTERNATIVE PLANS
TA. 'roved A1.1A O I tion A A1.1B O'tion A Option B Option C
Walgreens 13,823 13,823 13,823 13,823 13,823 13,823 13,823
Retail 30,600 27,075 27,075 27,075 27,075 27,075 27,075_
Cony.Gas 5,500 5,500 5,500 5,500 -- -- --
Daycare -- 9,897 -- -- -- -- --
Restaurant -- -- -- -- -- 5,500 -- _
Daycare/Retail -- -- -- -- -- -- 5,500
Retail/Rest. -- -- 3,600 3,600 9,100 3,600 3,600
Townhome 98 94 94 94 94 94 94
Senior 30 44 44 38 38 38 38_
Live/Work 15 11 11 17 17 17 17
Tot.Comm. 49,923 56,295 49,998 49,998 49,998 49,998 49,998
Tot.Housing 143 149 149 149 149 149 149
TRANSITION
In order to create a transition similar to the approved plan, the amended plan should be based on the
following conditions.
• The convenience gas store should remain in the approved location and road improvements to
Pioneer Trail and Hennepin Town Road should be made according to the approved plan.
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• The daycare is a permitted use in a neighborhood commercial area. The daycare is a service and
would not have to be counted against the 50,000 square foot cap. The daycare would have to be
zoned office to preclude retail as an alternative use in the future.
• A 9,100 square foot restaurant is not appropriate since it is a regional use.
• A 3,600 or 5,500 square foot restaurant is likely to be fast food and would not be appropriate in a
neighborhood commercial area. •
• The park and ride could be retail or housing.
• Senior housing could be'located on either side of Hennepin Townline Road. The west location
would be better since it is removed from the highway and is adjacent to open space and other
housing.
• The land east of Hennepin Townline Road could be daycare, general retail, or office.
• Total retail should not exceed 50,000 square feet,including the existing Walgreens building.
TRAFFIC
The trip generation analysis makes the following comparisons. The alternative plans generate less
traffic than the approved plan.
AM TRIPS PM TRIPS
Approved plan 451 726
Plan A1.1A 324-427 595-714
Plan A1.1B 139-397 370-647
CONCEPT SUMMARY
1. The Board should first discuss if any of the following land uses are appropriate on this site.
• Convenience gas
• Daycare
• 9,100 square foot restaurant
• 3,600 or 5,500 square foot fast food restaurant
• Senior housing
• Live work
• Townhouses
• More than 50,000 square feet of commercial
2. The Board should then discuss where the alternative uses should best be located on site.
3. The Board should then discuss the amount of retail and number of housing units that
would be appropriate for this site and provide the best transition to surrounding existing
neighborhoods.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The amended plan should be based on the following conditions.
• The convenience gas should remain in the approved location and road improvements to Pioneer
Trail and Hennepin Townline Road should be made according to the approved plan.
• The daycare is a permitted use in a neighborhood commercial area. The daycare is a service and
would not have to be counted against the 50,000 square foot cap. It would have to be zoned office
to preclude retail as an alternative use in the future.
• A 9,100 square foot restaurant is not appropriate since it is a regional use.
• A 3,600 or 5,500 square foot restaurant is likely to be fast food and would not be appropriate in a
neighborhood commercial area.
• The park and ride could be retail or housing.
• Senior housing could be located on either side of Hennepin Townline Road. The west location
would be better since it is removed from the highway and is adjacent to open space and other
housing.
• The land east of Hennepin Townline Road could be daycare, general retail or office.
• Total retail should not exceed 50,000 square feet, including the existing Walgreens building.
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STAFF REPORT
TO: Community Planning Board
FROM: Michael D.Franzen, City Planner
DATE: March 23, 2001
SUBJECT: Bluffs Country Village 2001 Amendment
APPLICANT/
FEE OWNERS: The Bluffs Company
LOCATION: Pioneer Trail and Hennepin Town Road
REQUEST: 1. Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on 7.2 acres
2. Planned Unit Development District Review on 7.2 acres
3. Zoning District Amendment within the Neighborhood Commercial
Zoning District on 4.2 acres
4. Zoning District change from Rural to Neighborhood Commercial on 3.0
acres
5. Site Plan Review on 7.2 acres
6. Preliminary Plat of 7.2 acres into 5 lots
Staff Report—Bluffs Country 2001 Amendment
March 23,2001
BACKGROUND
The Community Planning Board held an informational meeting on January 22, 2001 to discuss
several alternative plan modifications to the approved plan. The January 19, 2001 Staff report
and the January 22, 2001 minutes included in your packet.
APPROVED PLAN
The 29.5-acre Bluff Country Village PUD was approved by the City Council in August of 1999.
The approved plan included:
• 49,926 S.F. of neighborhood commercial with a Walgreens and convenience gas.
• 98 townhouses and 15 live-work town houses.
• 58 car park and ride lot.
• 30 unit senior housing building. (concept approval only)
DEVELOPMENT REQUEST
The Bluffs Company is proposing to amend 7.2 acres of the 29.5-acre PUD with the following uses.
• A 3 story, 40 unit senior building with 10,642 square feet of retail space on the first floor.
(This replaces the 30 unit senior building east of Hennepin Town Road.)
• A 25,000 square foot retail building, 16 townhouses, 4 live-work units, and 8 senior
townhouse units. (This replaces the 27,000 square foot retail building, 5,500 square foot
convenience gas, 58 car park and ride, and 15 live-work townhouse units west of Hennepin
Town Road.)
The total amount of existing and proposed commercial is 49,465 square feet. The guide plan
permits up to 50,000 square feet for land guided neighborhood commercial.
TRAFFIC
Traffic projections are less than the approved plan.
AM TRIPS PM TRIPS
Approved Plan 451 726
Proposed Plan 119 368
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SENIOR HOUSING - COMMERCIAL SITE EAST
This site is guided Neighborhood Commercial with a PUD approval for 30 senior units. The site
is zoned Rural. A rezoning to Neighborhood Commercial is requested. Housing is permitted in a
Neighborhood Commercial zoning district if it is part of a planned unit development.
SITE PLAN
The site plan shows a 40 unit senior building with 10,642 square feet of retail on the first floor.
The base area ratio is .16. The City code allows up to a .20 base area ratio. The floor area ratio is
.40. The City code allows up to a.40 floor area ratio.
The amount of parking required for the senior housing is 80 spaces. A total of 62 spaces are
proposed, with 45 spaces underground and 17 surface spaces. A parking waiver from 80 to 62
spaces is requested. This waiver is similar to other approved senior housing projects.
The amount of parking required for the commercial area is 62 spaces. The plan shows 65 spaces.
Building and parking meet the required setbacks.
ARCHITECTURE
The building meets the 75% face brick,natural stone, and glass requirement.
The building is 40 feet tall. The City code permits up to a 40-foot tall building.
The rooflines, colors, and exterior materials are consistent with Walgreen's and the proposed
retail building on the west side of Hennepin Town Road.
LANDSCAPING
The caliper inch requirement is 212 inches. The plan meets this requirement.
LIGHTING
Since the property is mixed use and located next to existing residential, all lighting shall be
limited to 20 feet tall.
DRAINAGE
Storm water drains to a NURP pond north of Walgreens.
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SIDEWALK
The sidewalk along the east side of Hennepin Town Road should be extended, within the right of
way, south from the senior—commercial site to Pioneer Trail.
COMMERCIAL - RESIDENTIAL SITE WEST
This site is zoned Neighborhood Commercial with PUD approval for a 27,000 square foot retail
building, a 5,500 square foot convenience gas, 58 car park and ride, and 15 live-work townhouse
units.
SITE PLAN
The site plan shows the construction of a 25,000 square foot retail building, 16 townhouses, 4
live-work townhouse units, and 8 senior townhouse units. The base area ratio is .20. The City
code allows up to a .20 base area ratio. The floor area ratio is .37. The City code allows up to a
.40 floor area ratio.
The amount of housing parking required is 56 spaces. The plan shows 56 parking spaces.
The amount of commercial parking required is 150 spaces. The plan shows 156 spaces.
Parking for the townhouse and live-work units meets the required setbacks. Parking for the
commercial building requires a front yard setback waiver from 35 to 17.5 feet. This waiver was '
granted with the approved plan as a tradeoff for tree preservation. Since the current plan has
increased tree loss, the waiver should not be granted.
The proposed townhouses adjacent to Outlot A (conservation easement) do not meet the 20-foot
rear yard setback requirement. The proposed five-foot setback creates grading in the adjacent
conservation easement, resulting in the removal of tree mass and significant trees.
The transition between the proposed townhouses and the backside of the retail building is
inadequate and results in additional tree loss beyond the approved plan. The front door of the
townhouses faces the rear wall of the retail building. In the approved plan, live-work units
abutted the backside of the retail building, and the front doors faced a residential street with
townhouses on the other side.
The driveway access into the parking lot for the commercial building is too close to the
intersection with Hennepin Town Road. This access should be closed and located further west.
LANDSCAPING
The caliper inch requirement is 181 inches. The plan meets this requirement.
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ARCHITECTURE
The retail building is 20 feet tall. The City code permits up to a 20-foot tall building.
The townhouse, live-work, and senior units are 32 feet tall. The City code permits up to a 40-
foot tall building.
The rooflines, colors, and exterior materials are consistent with the senior housing-commercial
building and Walgreen's on the east side of Hennepin Town Road.
LIGHTING
Since the property is mixed use and located next to existing residential, all lighting shall be
limited to 20 feet tall.
DRAINAGE •
Storm water drains to a NURP pond north of Walgreens.
TREE LOSS
Eleven significant trees totaling 181 inches will be lost based on the proposed plan. The
approved plan proposed to save these trees. In addition, there is grading shown in the
conservation easement, which will remove tree mass.
Based on the approved plan there were 3,775 inches of significant trees on the entire site. A total
of 1,775 inches of significant trees would be lost based on the approved plan. The required tree
replacement was 1062 inches.
With the proposed plan, the total tree loss increases to 1918 inches. The required tree
replacement increases to 1,320 inches for the entire PUD. The proposed landscape plan shows
932 inches of tree replacement. The remaining 388 inches of tree replacement are included in
the approved landscape plan for the townhouses.
SUMMARY
1. The Board should discuss if any of the following land uses are appropriate on this site.
• Senior housing
• Live-work _
• Townhouses
• Commercial
2. The Board should discuss where the alternative uses should best be located on site.
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3. The Board should discuss the amount of retail and number of housing units that would be
appropriate for this site and provide the best transition to surrounding existing
neighborhoods.
4. The Board should discuss the impacts on trees and internal transition between
commercial and housing.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff presents the following choices for the Community Planning Board to consider.
ALTERNATIVE ONE
The Community Planning Board could choose to recommend approval of the following.
• Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on 7.2 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 7.2 acres
• Zoning District Amendment within the Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District on 4.2
acres
• Zoning District Change from Rural to Neighborhood Commercial on 3.0 acres
• Site Plan Review on 7.2 acres
• Preliminary Plat of 7.2 acres into 5 lots
This would be based on plans dated March 19, 2001, this staff report, and the following
conditions:
1. Prior to grading permit issuance,the proponent shall:
A. Install erosion control and tree protection fencing at the grading limits of the
property for review and approval by the City Engineer and City Forester.
B. Submit to the City Engineer, recorded copies of the conservation easement
documents, cross access and maintenance agreement documents, and public use
easement documents.
2. Prior to building permit issuance, the proponent shall:
A. Review the building plans with the Fire Marshal, including details regarding fire
access to the site.
B. Submit a landscaping bond in accordance with City Code.
C. Provide building material samples and colors for review by the City Planner.
D. Pay the cash park fee.
3. The following PUD waivers are granted.
A. Parking from 80 to 62 spaces for the senior housing-commercial building.
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B. Townhouse rear yard setback from 20 to 5 feet.
C. Front yard parking setback from 35 to 17.5 feet for commercial site west.
ALTERNATIVE TWO
The Community Planning Board could choose to continue the project and direct the applicant to
reduce tree loss, meet parking and structure setbacks, change access to the commercial site west,
and improve the internal transition between the townhouses and the commercial building on the
west side of Hennepin Town Road.
ALTERNATIVE THREE
The Community Planning Board could choose to recommend denial of the project due to
increased tree loss, an inadequate transition between residential and commercial uses, setback
waivers, and inconsistency with the approved PUD.
Staff recommends Alternative Two.
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STAFF REPORT
TO: Community Planning Board
FROM: Michael D. Franzen, City Planner
DATE: April 6, 2001
SUBJECT: Bluffs Country Village 2001 Amendment
APPLICANT/
FEE OWNERS: The Bluffs Company
LOCATION: Pioneer Trail and Hennepin Town Road
REQUEST: 1. Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on 7.2 acres
2. Planned Unit Development District Review on 7.2 acres
3. Zoning District Amendment within the Neighborhood Commercial
Zoning District on 4.2 acres
4. Zoning District change from Rural to Neighborhood Commercial on 3.0
acres
5. Site Plan Review on 7.2 acres
6. Preliminary Plat of 7.2 acres into 5 lots
Staff Report—Bluffs Country 2001 Amendment
April 6,2001
BACKGROUND
At the March 23,2001 meeting,the Community Planning Board voted to continue discussion of
this project to the April 9, 2001 meeting. The Community Planning Board directed the
developer to reduce tree loss and improve the transition between residential and commercial for
the commercial and housing site west of Hennepin Town Road.
PLAN CHANGES
1. The 4-unit townhouse next to the conservation area has been changed to a 3-unit building.
This allows the building to meet the 20-foot setback from the conservation area, eliminates
grading in the conservation area, and reduces the loss of tree mass and significant trees.
2. The commercial west building has been reduced in size from 25,000 to 23,945 square feet.
3. The amount of commercial in the senior building has been increased from 10,642 to 11,622
square feet.
4. Tree loss has been reduced to 1,705 inches. This is less than the approved PUD tree loss of
1775 inches.
5. Parking along Pioneer Trail has been move to the north to save trees.
6. The transition between commercial and residential has changed to be more consistent with
the approved plan with housing attached to the backside of the building. There are 6
townhouses and 6 live work units behind the commercial building.
TREE LOSS
Based on the approved plan there were 3,775 inches of significant trees on the entire site. A total
of 1,775 inches of significant trees would be lost. The required tree replacement was 1062
inches.
The current plan has 3,775 inches of significant trees. The proposed tree loss is 1,708 inches.
The required tree replacement is 1,022 inches for the entire PUD. The proposed landscape plan
shows 932 inches of tree replacement. The remaining 90 inches of tree replacement are included
in the approved landscape plan for the townhouses.
LOADING AREA
The live work-senior building is closer to the loading area. A roof is needed over the loading
area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff would recommend approval of the following:
• Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on 7.2 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 7.2 acres
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• Zoning District Amendment within the Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District on 4.2
acres
• Zoning District Change from Rural to Neighborhood Commercial on 3.0 acres
• Site Plan Review on 7.2 acres
• Preliminary Plat of 7.2 acres into 5 lots
This would be based on plans dated April 6, 2001,this staff report, and the following conditions:
1. Prior to City Council review,the proponent shall:
A. Revise the plans to include a roof over the loading area.
2. Prior to grading permit issuance,the proponent shall:
A. Install erosion control and tree protection fencing at the grading limits of the property for
review and approval by the City Engineer and City Forester.
B. Submit to the City Engineer, recorded copies of the conservation easement documents,
cross access and maintenance agreement documents, and public use easement documents.
2. Prior to building permit issuance,the proponent shall:
A. Review the building plans with the Fire Marshal, including details regarding fire access
to the site.
B. Submit a landscaping bond in accordance with City Code.
C. Provide building material samples and colors for review by the City Planner.
D. Pay the cash park fee.
3. The following PUD waivers are granted.
A. Parking from 80 to 62 spaces for the senior housing-commercial building.
B. Front yard parking setback from 35 to 17.5 feet for commercial site west.
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March 23, 2001
To Members of the Community Planning Board
I am writing regarding the Bluff Country Village amendment that will be discussed
by the Board at the.meeting on March 26, 2001. Unfortunately, I will be unable to
attend the meeting as I will be attending the Planning Commission meeting for
Cottage Grove, where I work. •
I have received a set of the plans for the PUD amendment and am happy to see
many of the modifications the developer has made. Certainly one of the main
interests of the northern neighborhood is to ensure the gas station is not located
in the northeast, on the "triangle" property. However, in regard to that particular
site it is still disappointing to see the amount of development and necessary
grading proposed. As stated by my neighbors, and in my previous letters, this
site is raised in elevation providing a sound barrier to the northern neighborhood,
and now to the future townhouse neighborhood. The single-family neighborhood
supported a 3-story building on the site to allow the kind of massing which would
mimic the existing grades. Unfortunately, the inclusion of the retail space with the
housing requires a larger footprint than initially envisioned and demands
additional parkirig. From a land use perspective, I think the residential/retail mix
is creative and has merit. It is the parking, most specifically the northern cul-de-
sac that makes the plan less appealing. The northern portion of the site is
currently quite high and will be reduced dramatically to permit proper driveway
and parking lot grades. This will again open up the northern neighborhood to
Hwy 169.
I also have concerns about the modifications south of the strip retail center, in the
northwest corner of Pioneer and Hennepin Townline Road. The change from
previous plans appears to remove more significant trees due to the increase in
building massing and paving. While not directly abutting my neighborhood, this
"front yard" into the development currently contains several large, attractive oaks.
It would be unfortunate to lose them due to the plan changes. It is my
understanding that the amount of tree loss under the current submittal is greater
than that under the previously approved plan. I would ask, and I believe the City
staff is also recommending, that the developer be held to the same tree
preservation standards that were part of the original approval.
Regarding the northwest corner, I also tend to question the decision to put the
residential on Pioneer with the retail strip mall behind (north). Typically, it would
be expected that the retail would be fronting on the major roads. While there may
be some marketing decision for the proposed configuration, from a land use
perspective cities do not usually encourage housing immediately adjacent to
collector and arterial streets. It would seem much more reasonable to shift the
retail strip mall to the south and provide a continuous multi-family housing area
around the mall. As currently portrayed the live-work grouping is sandwiched
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between the road and retail. Wouldn't it be more reasonable to locate the retail
mall nearer the higher traffic roadway and shift the live-work units north? This
switch would also provide a nicer transition into the townhome project.
Two minor items are the location of the sign in the northeast and the landscaping
of the property directly north of the northeast lot. Regarding the sign, the
applicant proposes the sign to be far north on the site, in the area which will be
graded for construction. This will allow the sign to be quite visible to the northern,
higher (in elevation) single-family neighborhood. It would be preferable, and
would still provide adequate visibility to the project, if the sign was shifted to the
south, to be behind the senior/retail building. Secondly, during earlier discussions
of the project it was noted that there is a gap between the soundwall and the
northeast triangle property line. This area is quite flat and generally devoid of
vegetation. Since it is economically prohibitive to extend the soundwall there was
discussion about increasing landscaping in this area and perhaps installing a
berm. This has not shown up on any recent submittals and the neighborhood
would continue to support those improvements.
Finally, due to proposed plan modifications, I would like the developer and/or City
to again review the proposed "Walgreens" intersection. The initial approval
required a uniqye configuration due to southbound stacking on Hennepin
Townline Road and the concern over trip generation from the two adjoining
commercial sites. With the reduction in retail on the west and the deletion of the
gas station (a high trip generator during the p.m. peak) perhaps a full intersection
could be implemented. This would allow cross-traffic between the two sides of
the project and would also allow easier entering and exiting into the project from
the south. I personally still question the effectiveness of the approved intersection
configuration and in fact would request information as to where in the Twin Cities
it has been used.
So once again, you wonder, what would make this woman happy. I would prefer
that the retail be shifted to the south along Pioneer Road and that more (or all) of
the retail be included within the mall. This would allow a decrease in the building
footprint in the northeast and would negate the need for the second parking area.
I would like the plan to increase tree preservation on the site and the intersection
configuration discussed again. Ultimately, I would like to stop having to discuss
this project and be assured that the plan approved is the plan implemented.
I appreciate your consideration on this matter, and hope at some point, your
deliberations are on a different night than my Planning Commission meetings.
Sincerely,
Kim Lindquist
9933 Balmoral Lane
Eden Prairie MN
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
DATE: 05/01/01
SECTION: Public Hearings
SERVICE AREA/DIVISION: ITEM DESCRIPTION: ITEM NO.:
Community Development
Donald R.Uram Flying Cloud Business Park
Michael D. Franzen
Requested Action
Move to:
• Close the Public Hearing; and
• Adopt the Resolution for Comprehensive Guide Plan Change from Medium Density Residential
to Industrial on 9 acres; and
• Adopt the Resolution for Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 19.3 acres; and
• Approve 1st Reading of the Ordinance for Planned Unit Development District Review with
waivers on 19.3 acres and Zoning District Change from Rural to the I-2 Zoning District on
19.3 acres; and
• Approve the Resolution for Preliminary Plat of 19.3 acres into 2 lots.
• Direct Staff to prepare a Developer's Agreement incorporating Staff and Board
recommendations and Council conditions.
Synopsis
This project is two, one story office-showroom buildings totaling 172,111 square feet. The
project will require a guide plan change from Medium Density Residential to Industrial on 9.0
acres and waivers for parking setback and percentage of allowable office use in the I-2 Zoning
District. The project is located in the northwest corner of Pioneer Trail and Highway 212.
The Community Planning Board voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the project to the City
Council at the April 9, 2001 meeting,with parking setback and percentage of office use waivers,
subject to the following plan changes.
• The landscape plan should be revised to use plant material that is deciduous to better blend
with the historic nature of the Cummins-Grill Homestead. Oak, crabapple,plum and
hawthorn trees should be planted.
• Revise the landscape plan to include 24 inches of an oak variety for tree replacement along
the utility extensions. These trees should be ball and burlap.
The plans have been revised to include these changes.
Background Information
Half of the land guided Medium Density is steep slopes with trees, leaving 4.5 acres for housing
in the northeast corner of the site adjacent to Highway 212. Housing could be built in this
location but would require a shared access with the land guided Industrial,which makes the site
less attractive for housing. Since the site is small, it would be difficult to provide the required
transition and buffer between the different land uses and still have enough land left to create two
viable projects. Guiding the entire site Industrial eliminates potential land use conflicts such as
traffic and loading areas.
The Developer requests the following waivers from the City Code:
Parking setback from 50 feet to 25 feet for building site one and parking setback from 50
feet to 35 feet for site two. The reduced setback helps minimize tree loss. The reduced
setbacks are consistent with the Office zoning district. The buildings are designed to look like
one-story office buildings. The buildings meet the 75% brick and glass requirement of the
Office zoning district.
Office use from 50% to 75%. The project meets the standards of the Office zoning district.
The TDM (Travel Demand Management) plan meets City requirements. Highway 212 and
Pioneer Trail can accommodate the traffic.
The Historic Preservation Commission reviewed this project at the April 9, 2001 meeting to
review the impact on the Cummins Grille House and a possible Euro-American female child
burial, and Native American burial. The Commission concurred with the staff recommendation
to use plant material that is deciduous to better blend with the historic nature of the Cummins-
Grill Homestead. The Board also agreed that the proper procedures have been followed for the
investigation of burials.
Attachments
1. Resolution for Guide Plan Change
2. Resolution for PUD Concept Review
3. Resolution for Preliminary Plat
4. Community Planning Board Minutes dated April 9, 2001
5. Staff Report dated April 6, 2001
FLYING CLOUD BUSINESS PARK
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY,MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.2001-
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE MUNICIPAL PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Eden Prairie has prepared and adopted the
Comprehensive Municipal Plan("Plan"); and
WHEREAS, the Plan has been submitted to the Metropolitan Council for review
and comment; and
WHEREAS, the proposal of Flying Cloud Business Park by Moen-Leuer
Construction is for two office/industrial buildings totaling 172,111 square feet.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Eden Prairie, Minnesota, hereby adopts the amendment of the Plan subject to
Metropolitan Council approval as follows: 9 acres from Medium Density Residential to
Industrial,located in the northwest corner of Pioneer Trail and Flying Cloud Drive.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie this 1st day of May,
2001.
Jean L. Harris,Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen A. Porta, City Clerk
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FLYING CLOUD BUSINESS PARK
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY,MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
CONCEPT OF FLYING CLOUD BUSINESS PARK
FOR MOEN-LEUER CONSTRUCTION
WHEREAS,the City of Eden Prairie has by virtue of City Code provided for the Planned
Unit Development(PUD) Concept of certain areas located within the City; and
WHEREAS, the Community Planning Board did conduct a public hearing on Flying Cloud
Business Park PUD Concept by Moen-Leuer Construction and considered their request for approval
for development(and waivers) and recommended approval of the requests to the City Council; and
WHEREAS,the City Council did consider the request on May 1, 2001.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Eden Prairie,
Minnesota, as follows:
1. Flying Cloud Business Park,being in Hennepin County,Minnesota,legally described
as outlined in Exhibit A, is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
2. That the City Council does grant PUD Concept approval as outlined in the plans
dated April 23,2001.
3. That the PUD Concept meets the recommendations of the Community Planning
Board dated April 9, 2001.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie this 1st day of May, 2001.
Jean L. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen A. Porta, City Clerk
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Exhibit A
Flying Cloud Business Park
Legal Description:
PARCEL 1
That part of the North 1185 feet of the Northeast Quarter of Section 27,Township 116 North,Range
22 West of the 5th Principal Meridian lying West of the East 990 feet thereof and East of a line
parallel with and 21 1/3 rods Easterly measured at right angles from a line drawn from a point in the
North line of said Northeast Quarter distant 17 rods East of the Northwest corner thereof to a point
in the South line of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter distant 41 rods East of the
Southwest corner of said Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter.
PARCEL 2
That part of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 27 lying south of the North 1185 feet thereof and
lying West of the East 990 feet thereof and east of a line parallel with and 21 1/3 rods Easterly
measured at right angles from a point on the North line of said Northeast Quarter distant 17 rods
East of the Northwest corner thereof to a point in the South line of the Northwest Quarter of the
Southeast Quarter of said Section 27 distant 41 rods East of the Southwest corner of said Northwest
Quarter of the Southeast Quarter and Northerly of County Road No. 1 and Northwesterly of U.S.
Highway No. 169.
EXCEPTING FROM THE FOREGOING PARCELS
That tract of land lying in Section 27,Township 116,Range 22,Hennepin County,Minnesota more
particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the northeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 27,thence North 89
degrees 34 minutes 17 seconds West assumed bearing along the north line of said Northeast Quarter
a distance of 990.00 feet to the point of beginning of the exception being described thence South 00
degrees 33 minutes 59 seconds West parallel with the East line of said Northeast Quarter a distance
of 737.21 feet;thence North 83 degrees 11 minutes 30 seconds West a distance of 932.45 feet to an
intersection with a line parallel with and 21 1/3 rods East of a line running from a point in the North
line of said Northeast Quarter distant 17 rods East of the Northwest corner thereof to a point in the
South line of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter distant 41 rods East of the Southwest
corner thereof thence North 4 degrees 34 minutes 44 seconds West along the last above described
parallel line a distance of 636.00 feet to the North line of said Northeast Quarter thence Easterly
along said North line a distance of 953.98 feet to the point of beginning.
PARCEL 3
That part of the Northeast Quart of Section 27, Township 116, Range 22, West 5th Principal
Meridian,Hennepin County,Minnesota, described as:
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Commencing at a point in the North line of said Northeast Quarter of Section 27, distant 280.5 feet
East from the Northwest corner of said Northeast Quarter; thence Southeasterly in a straight line,
which if produced Southeasterly will intersect the South line of the Northwest Quarter of the
Southeast Quarter of said Section 27 at a point distant 41 rods East from the Southwest corner
thereof a distance of 1117.04 feet to the actual point of beginning of the land to be hereinafter
described; thence continuing Southeasterly along said last described line a distance of 262.96 feet;
thence East at right angles 228 feet; thence South at right angles to a point distant 20 feet North of
the center of Old County Road No. 1;thence Easterly parallel with the center line of said road to its
intersection with a line distant 21 1/3 rods Easterly at right angles from and parallel with the said
first above described line; thence Northerly along said last described parallel line to its intersection
with a line drawn Easterly from the actual point of beginning at right angles to the first above
described straight line;thence Westerly along said last described right angle line to the actual point
of beginning.
PARCEL 4
That part of Section 27, Township 116, Range 22, described as follows:
Commencing at a point in the North line of the Northeast Quarter, distant 280.5 feet East from the
Northwest corner thereof; thence Southeasterly, distant 1380 feet along a line which if extended
would intersect the South line of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, distant 676.5 feet
East from the Southwest corner thereof to the actual point of beginning; thence Northeasterly at right
angles,distant 228 feet;thence Southeasterly at right angles to the centerline of Pioneer Trail;thence
Northwesterly along the centerline to a point of intersection with the first described line; thence
Northwesterly to the point of beginning, except road, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Torrens Certificate No. 790272
PARCEL 5
That part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 27, Township 115,Range 22 bounded as follows, to
wit; Commencing at a point in the North line of said Northeast Quarter 280.5 feet East from the
Northwest corner thereof; thence in a Southeasterly direction 1465 feet along a straight line (said
line to be hereafter known as line "A") which if produced will intersect the South line of the
Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 27,Township 116,Range 22.at a point
41 rods East of the Southwest corner of said Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter,for a point
of beginning; thence East parallel with the North line of said Northeast Quarter to a point in a line
21 1/3 rods Easterly at right angles form and parallel with aforesaid line "A";thence Southeasterly
in a straight line parallel with aforesaid line "A" to the North line of County Road No. 1, as now
established;thence Northwesterly along the North line of said County Road No. 1 to its intersection
with the aforesaid line "A"; thence Northwesterly along said line "A" to the point of beginning.
Except the following: That part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 27,Township 116,Range 22,
described as follows: Commencing at a point in the North line of said Northeast Quarter 280.5 feet
East from the Northwest corner thereof;thence Southeasterly along aforesaid line "A" a distance of
1380 feet to the actual point of beginning of the tract to be described;thence East at right angles 228
feet; thence South at right angles to the center line of County Road No. 1; thence Westerly along
said center line to said line "A"; thence Northerly along said line "A" to the point of actual
beginning.
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FLYING CLOUD BUSINESS PARK
CITY OF EDEN PR AIRTE
H t+;NNEPIN COUNTY,NIINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF FLYING CLOUD BUSINESS PARK
FOR MOEN-LEUER CONSTRUCTION
BE IT RESOLVED,by the Eden Prairie City Council as follows:
That the preliminary plat of the Flying Cloud Business Park for Moen-Leuer Construction dated
April 23, 2001 and consisting of 19.3 acres into 2 lots, a copy of which is on file at the City Hall,
is found to be in conformance with the provisions of the Eden Prairie Zoning and Platting
ordinances, and amendments thereto, and is herein approved.
ADOPTED by the Eden Prairie City Council on the 1st day of May, 2001.
Jean L. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen A. Porta, City Clerk
STAFF REPORT
TO: Community Planning Board
FROM: Michael Franzen, City Planner
DATE: April 6, 2001
SUBJECT: Flying Cloud Business Park
APPLICANT/
OWNER: Moen-Leuer Construction
LOCATION: Northwest Corner of Pioneer Trail and Flying Cloud Drive
REQUEST: 1. Comprehensive Guide Plan Change from Medium Density Residential to
Industrial on 9.0 acres
2. Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 19.3 acres
3. Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 19.3 acres
4. Zoning District Change from Rural to the I-2 Zoning District on 19.3
Acres
5. Site Plan Review on 19.3 acres
6. Preliminary Plat of 19.3 acres into 2 lots
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Staff Report—Flying Cloud Business Park
April 6,2001
BACKGROUND
This site is guided Industrial along Pioneer Trail and Medium Density Residential on the north half
of the property. Land to the north is owned by the City and guided public. Land to the east across
Highway 212 is guided Commercial and Industrial. Land to the south is guided Public (airport).
Land to the west is guided Public (City owned) and Industrial.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
The project will require a guide plan change from Medium Density Residential to Industrial on 9.0
acres. Half of land guided Medium Density is steep slopes with trees, leaving 4.5 acres for housing
in the northeast corner of the site adjacent to Highway 212. Housing could be built in this location •
but would require a shared access with the land guided Industrial, which makes the site less
attractive for housing. Since the site is small,it would be difficult to provide the required transition
and buffer between the different land uses and still have enough land left to create two viable
projects. Guiding the entire site Industrial eliminates potential land use conflicts such as traffic and
loading areas.
SITE PLAN
Building site one has a 76,236 square foot building. The base area ratio is .174. The City code
permits up to a .30 base area ratio. The floor area ratio is .174. The City Code permits up to a .50
floor area ratio. The required parking is 296 spaces. The plan shows 296 spaces. The building
meets the required 50-foot front yard setback, 20-foot side yard setback and 25-foot.rear yard
setbacks.
Building site two has a 95,875 square foot building. The base area ratio is .237. The City code
permits up to a .30 base area ratio. The floor area ratio is .237. The City Code permits up to a.50
floor area ratio. The required parking is 372 spaces. The plan shows 380 spaces. The building
meets the required 50-foot front yard setback, 20-foot side yard setback and 25-foot rear yard
setbacks.
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT WAIVERS
The Developer requests the following waivers from the City Code:
Parking setback from 50 feet to 25 feet for building site one and parking setback from 50 feet
to 35 feet for site two. The reduced setback helps minimize tree loss. The reduced setbacks are
consistent with the Office zoning district. The buildings are designed to look like one-story office
buildings. The buildings meet the 75%brick and glass requirement of the Office zoning district.
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Office use from 50% to 75%. The project meets the standards of the Office zoning district. The
TDM(Travel Demand Management)plan meets City requirements. Highway 212 and Pioneer Trail
can accommodate the traffic.
LANDSCAPE PLAN
The landscaping caliper inch requirement based on gross building size is 538 caliper inches. The
plan shows 540 inches caliper inches.
There are 143 significant trees totaling 2,649 diameter inches. A total of 1,249 diameter inches will
be lost due to site construction. The required tree replacement is 843 caliper inches. The plan meets
this requirement.
ARCHITECTURE
Since there is a waiver requested to allow more office use in the building, the architecture should
meet the exterior material requirements for office zoning. The exterior materials meet the 75%brick
and glass requirements for office zoning.
UTILITIES AND DRAINAGE
Storm water will be treated onsite to NURP standards. A storm sewer pipe and a sanitary sewer pipe
needs to cross City property. The storm sewer pipe must discharge water into Purgatory Creek. The
sanitary sewer must connect to a sewer line near Purgatory Creek. Tree loss for utility extension is 82
inches and tree replacement is 24 inches. The species should be an oak variety. These trees should
be ball and burlap with a 1.5 —2.0 inches in diameter.
WETLANDS
There are no wetlands on this site.
SIDEWALKS
An eight-foot wide bituminous trail will be constructed along Pioneer Trail and Highway 212.
LIGHTING
The lights are 30 feet tall. The light fixture is shielded to reduce offsite glare.
BARNEY BURIAL (21-HE-0224)AND BARNEY MOUND (21-HE-0223)
The City requested that the Flying Cloud Business Park site(historic Barney property),be
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investigated for a possible Euro-American female child burial, and Native American burial.
Initial investigation started in August 1998,based on information provided by Janice Barney
Wangerin. The Office of the State Archaeologist(OSA)performed the archaeology work, and
the results were negative. The recommendation of the OSA at that time was to monitor any
future construction"at the site for possible evidence of burials.
Controlled,mechanical excavation began in August 2000, and monitored by OSA. Again,
results were negative. No mound features were evident on the site, and soil coring did not yield
soil strata suggestive of moundfill.
The potential for discovery of human remains still exists and the OSA recommends informing
the developer/contractor on the procedures to follow should a burial be found.
The Flying Cloud Business Park occurs in close proximity to the Cummins-Grill House. The
Cummins-Grill House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and locally listed as a
Heritage Preservation Site. Visually,the Flying Cloud Business Park could have a negative
impact as viewed from the historic site. The landscaping plan shows the planting of evergreens
along the west side of the entry road. The plan should be revised to use plant material that is
deciduous to better blend with the historic nature of the Cummins -Grill Homestead. Oaks,
crabapple, plum and hawthorn should be planted.
CONCLUSION
Since this project involves a guide plan change, the Board should first discuss whether the site
should be used for industrial/housing, housing, or industrial use. If the Board believes the site
should remain industrial/housing, then no further discussion is needed and the Board should
recommend denial of the project. If the Board believes industrial is the preferred land use,then the
Board should discuss the following question:
1. Does the granting of the waiver for setback and increased office use result in a better plan for
the City?
Alternative One
If the Community Planning Board believes compelling reasons have been provided to justify the
change in the Comprehensive Guide Plan and waivers from the City Code,then one option would
be to recommend approval of:
• Guide Plan Change from Medium Density Residential to Industrial on 9.0 acres.
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 19.3 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 19.3 acres
• Zoning District Change from Rural to I-2 on 19.3 acres
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• Site Plan Review on 19.3 acres
• Preliminary Plat on 19.3 acres into 2 lots and road right of way
This would be based on plans dated April 6, 2001, this staff report, and the following conditions:
1 Prior to City Council review,the proponent shall:
A. The landscape plan should be revised to use plant material that is deciduous to better
blend with the historic nature of the Cummins-Grill Homestead. Oaks, crabapple,plum
and hawthorn should be planted.
B. Revise the landscape plan to include 24 inches of an oak variety for tree replacement
along the utility extensions. These trees should be ball and burlap with a 1.5—2.0 inches
in diameter.
2. Prior to grading permit issuance,the proponent shall:
A. Install erosion control and tree protection fencing at the grading limits of the property
for review and approval by the City Engineer and City Forester.
B. Submit detailed storm water runoff, utility and erosion control plans for review by the
City Engineer and Watershed District.
3. Prior to building permit issuance, the proponent shall:
A. Review the building plans with the Fire Marshal, including details regarding fire access
to the site.
B. Submit a landscaping bond surety.
C. Submit a letter of credit in accordance with the TDM Plan.
D. Pay the cash park fee.
4. The following waivers are granted as part of the PUD:
• Parking setback from 50 feet to 25 feet for building site one and parking setback from
50 feet to 35 feet for site two.
• Office use from 50%to 75%.
Alternative Two
If the Community Planning Board does not believe compelling reasons have been provided to justify
the change in the Comprehensive Guide Plan and the waivers from the City Code,then one option
would be to recommend the project be continued with direction to revise the plan as follows:
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April 6,2001
• Eliminate the waivers from the City Code. •
Alternative Three
If the Community Planning Board does not believe compelling reasons have been provided to justify
the change in the Comprehensive Guide Plan and the waivers from the City Code,then one option
would be to recommend denial for the following reasons:
• The project is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Guide Plan.
• The project does not meet requirements of the City Code as listed in this report.
Staff recommends Alternative One
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April 9,2001
Page 12
C. FLYING CLOUD BUSINESS PARK by Moen-Lear Construction. Request for
Comprehensive Guide Plan Change from Medium Density residential to
Industrial on 9 acres, Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 19.3 acres,
Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 19.3 acres, Zoning
District Change from Rural to the I-2 Zoning District on 19.3 acres, Site Plan
Review on 19.3 acres, and Preliminary Plat of 19.3 acres into 2 lots. Location:
Northwest Corner of Pioneer Trail and Flying Cloud Drive.
Brad Moen presented the site plan and architectrual elevations.
Franzen noted the primary issue for the Board was to discuss best use of property.
It is too small for mixed use and there is not enough area for transition. Staff
recommends approval.
A property owner at 9500 Flying Cloud Drive, spoke with developers and
expressed concerns with the impact to the property value and environment. The
location map in the handout appears to be on Eden Prairie Road and N Valley
View Road.
Stoelting asked about historical burial mentioned in staff report.
Franzen said if they discover a burial they are required to cease operation; the
state would visit the site, verify authenticity, preserve it on site or move it. There
is a procedure to follow.
Stock asked whether the requirements on digging would be different than normal
construction.
Franzen said they must strip layers of soil on areas specified by the state; the
remainder of the property would be unaffected.
Nelson said the change from medium density residential to industrial suits this
area. It is noisy and relatively commercial. She asked about types of companies.
Moen said computer and technical with showrooms, there is no assembly,
primarily office use.
Koenig expressed that she was okay with the guide plan change. She inquired
about land farther west on County Road 1 and zoning across from airport.
Franzen said it was low density residential and open space.
Koenig asked how this would affect development of property further west.
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April 9,2001
Page 13
Gray said when Pioneer Trail expands it will need right of way; this may have to
come from the park. The best use of land may be for Hennepin County to buy it.
A portion is in the clear zone—MAC needs some easements.
Koenig inquired about the distance from the Cummins-Grill House.
Fox indicated the driveway entrace to the left is the boundary.
Seymour asked about one entrance with the total parking and congestion.
Moen said it was not assembly, office use, and the state and county has restricted
the access to one location.
Stoelting said he was comfortable with the guide plan change.
Stock concurred.
Koenig questioned tree loss of 49% ; it is high, but she is happy to see natural
wetland trees.
Motion by Stock, second by Koenig to close the hearing. Motion carried, 6-0.
Motion by Stock, second by Koenig to approve Flying Cloud Business Park by
Moen-Leur Construction. Request for Comprehensive Guide Plan Change from
Medium Density Residential to Industrial on 9 acres, Planned Unit Development
Concept Review on 19.3 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review with
waivers on 19.3 acres, Zoning District Change from Rural to the I-2 Zoning
• District on 19.3 acres, Site Plan Review on 19.3 acres, and Preliminary Plat of
19.3 acres into 2 lots based on plans dated April 6, 2001, and subject to the
recommendations of the Staff Report dated April 9, 2001 to the City Council.
Motion carried, 6-0.
Koenig added she would like to see significant screening by the Cummins house.
Moen said that would be provided.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
DATE:
SECTION: Payment of Claims May 1,2001
SERVICE AREA/DIVISION: ITEM DESCRIPTION: ITEM NO.:
Community Development and Payment of Claims
Financial Services/Don Uram
Requested Action
Move to: Approve the Payment of Claims as submitted(roll call vote)
Synopsis
Checks 99161-99510
Wire Transfers 1048-1053
Background Information
Attachments
City of Eden Prairie
Council Check Summary
5/1/2001
Division Amount
General 269,012
101 Legislative 5,632
102 Legal Counsel 49,100
111 General 8,427
112 Human Resources 7,627
113 Communication Services 3,705
114 Benefits&Training 1,341
115 Risk Management 640
116 Facilities 23,285
130 Assessing 83
131 Finance 3,414
132 Housing Trans Social Service 2,000
133 Community Development 273
134 Heritage Preservation 51
135 Information Technology 25,753
136 Wireless Communication 93,137
150 Park Administration 41
151 Park Maintenance 10,570
153 Athletic Programs 3,192
154 Community Center 21,382
156 Youth Programs 901
157 Special Events 58
158 Senior Center 412
159 Recreation Administration 29
160 Adaptive Recreation 933
161 Oak Point Pool 71
162 Arts 490
163 Park Facilities 2,382
180 Police 20,064
184 Fire 11,784
185 Animal Control 662
186 Inspections 68
200 Engineering 3,002
201 Street Maintenance 4,312
202 Street Lighting 584
203 Fleet Services 35,343
117 City Center 4,317
204 Equipment Revolving 207,443
301 CDBG 685
304 Senior Awareness Fund 257
310 Fire Fighters Fund 4,531
509 CIP Fund 1,195
511 Construction Fund 9,006
601 Prairie Village Liquor 49,475
602 Den Road Liquor 79,337
603 Prairie View Liquor 40,187
701 Water Fund 19,793
702 Sewer Fund 2,577
703 Storm Drainage Fund 1,090
803 Escrow Fund 61,031
1,090,685
City of Eden Prairie
Council Check Register
5/1/2001
Check# Amount Vendor Account Description Business Unit
1048 25,905 MINNESOTA DEPT OF REVENUE State Taxes Withheld General Fund
1049 141,602 WELLS FARGO MINNESOTA N A Federal Taxes Withheld General Fund
1050 16,156 ORCHARD TRUST CO AS TRUSTEE/CU Deferred Compensation General Fund
1051 6,912 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 Deferred Compensation General Fund
1052 314 MINNESOTA DEPT OF REVENUE Motor Fuels Fleet Services
1053 59,939 MINNESOTA DEPT OF REVENUE Sales Tax Payable Den Road Liquor Store
99166 345 BENIK JOHN Travel Expense Fire
99167 650 BLOOMINGTON CITY OF Kennel Services Animal Control
99168 46 BOLD PAULINE Instructor Service Outdoor Center
99169 64 BRYNDAL MARY ANNE Lessons&Classes Pool Lessons
99170 30 BUCA Employee Award Human Resources
99171 213 COMPUSA Other Hardware Information Technology
99172 29 CORDES JEFFREY Mileage&Parking Tree Disease
99173 198 CRACAUER CLIFF Mileage&Parking Fleet Services
99174 135 DMX/MINNEAPOLIS Other Contracted Services Den Road Liquor Store
99175 125 DNR ENFORCEMENT FIREARMS SAFET Other Contracted Services Outdoor Center
99176 363 ESBENSEN GEORGE Travel Expense Fire
99177 72 FLOYD TOTAL SECURITY Equipment Repair&Maint Den Road Liquor Store
99180 1,721 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY Equipment Parts Fleet Services
99181 59,190 GMAC Autos Park&Recreation
99182 189 HANLON STEVE Operating Supplies Fire
99183 30 HOPS RESTAURANT Employee Award Human Resources
99184 2 KRAEMERS HARDWARE INC Equipment Repair&Maint Fire
99185 1,151 LIBERTY PROPERTY TRUST Deposits Escrow
99186 1,868 MINNESOTA HIGHWAY SAFETY&RES Tuition Reimbursement/School Police
99187 275 OBERLANDER SCOTT Travel Expense Fire
99188 321 PARK NICOLLET CLINIC Employment Support Test Fire
99189 30 PICKLED PARROT Employee Award Human Resources
99190 72 QUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER Postage General
99193 1,775 QWEST Telephone Prairie Village Liquor Store
99194 540 QWEST INTERPRISE Telephone General
99195 366 REBS MARKETING Other Contracted Services Water Accounting
99196 3,935 RICHFIELD CITY OF Autos Park&Recreation
99197 53 TAYLOR SCOTT Travel Expense Fire
99198 439 THERKELSEN GARY Tuition Reimbursement/School Police
99199 8,053 US BANK IDR Charges General Fund
99200 169 WASTE MANAGEMENT-SAVAGE MN Waste Disposal Prairie Village Liquor Store
99201 30 WOODY'S GRILLE Employee Award Human Resources
99202 447 ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Other Rentals Police
99203 2,765 ARCH PAGING Pager&Cell Phone Wireless Communication
99204 300 BCA/TRAINING&DEVELOPMENT Tuition Reimbursement/School Police
99205 141 DMX/MINNEAPOLIS Other Contracted Services Prairie View Liquor Store
99206 65 DUPONT BRENT Clothing&Uniforms Police
99207 1,582 HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER-GE Printing Police
99208 206 HOME DEPOT/GECF Operating Supplies City Center Operations
99209 1,375 MAPLE GROVE CITY OF Other Rentals Police
99210 100 MCDONALDS Operating Supplies Tree Disease
99211 172 MERLINS ACE HARDWARE Operating Supplies Park Maintenance
99212 10,101 MINNEGASCO Gas Fire Station#1
99213 20 MINNESOTA ASPHALT PAVEMENT ASS Conference Expense In Service Training
99214 140 MRPA Conference Expense In Service Training
99215 62 NSKC Training Supplies Police
99216 171 PETTY CASH-POLICE DEPT Travel Expense Police
99218 4,279 QWEST Telephone Police
99219 600 ROTH ANDREW J. Instructor Service Outdoor Center
99220 82 ST PAUL CITY OF Patching Asphalt Street Maintenance
99221 225 STORDAHL SUZANNE Program Fee Outdoor Center
99222 12 TIME WARNER CABLE Cable TV Communication Services
99223 32 ULRICH CATHY Program Fee Spring Skill Development
99224 40 UNITED STATES POLICE CANINE AS Dues&Subscriptions Police
99225 440 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA Conference Expense In Service Training
99226 378 VERIZON DIRECTORIES CORP Advertising Prairie View Liquor Store
99227 33 WOLF CAMERA INC Operating Supplies Inspections-Administration
99228 35 HOME DEPOT/GECF Building Materials Street Maintenance
99229 3,119 US POSTMASTER-HOPKINS Postage Communication Services
City of Eden Prairie
Council Check Register
5/1/2001
Check# Amount Vendor Account Description Business Unit
99230 103 ACE ICE COMPANY Misc Taxable Prairie View Liquor Store
99231 69 AMERIPRIDE LINEN&APPAREL SER Repair&Maint.Supplies Den Road Liquor Store
99232 1,751 BELLBOY CORPORATION Liquor Prairie View Liquor Store
99233 5,472 DAY DISTRIBUTING Beer Prairie Village Liquor Store
99234 2,088 EAGLE WINE COMPANY Wine Domestic Prairie Village Liquor Store
99235 13,027 EAST SIDE BEVERAGE COMPANY Beer Den Road Liquor Store
99236 192 EXTREME BEVERAGE Misc Taxable Prairie View Liquor Store
99237 360 GETTMAN COMPANY Misc Taxable Prairie View Liquor Store
99238 424 GRAPE BEGINNINGS Wine Domestic Prairie View Liquor Store
99240 8,492 GRIGGS COOPER&CO Liquor Den Road Liquor Store
99241 170 HOHENSTEINS INC Beer Den Road Liquor Store
99245 13,634 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO Liquor Den Road Liquor Store
99246 3,047 LAKE REGION VENDING Tobacco Products Den Road Liquor Store
99247 8,657 MARK VII Beer Den Road Liquor Store
99248 558 MIDWEST COCA COLA BOTTLING COM Misc Taxable Den Road Liquor Store
99249 196 PAUSTIS&SONS COMPANY Wine Domestic Den Road Liquor Store
99250 1,395 PEPSI COLA COMPANY Merchandise for Resale Concessions
99252 12,947 PHILLIPS WINE AND SPIRITS INC Wine Domestic Den Road Liquor Store
99253 561 PINNACLE DISTRIBUTING Tobacco Products Den Road Liquor Store
99254 2,370 PRIOR WINE COMPANY Wine Imported Prairie Village Liquor Store
99255 11,226 QUALITY WINE&SPIRTS CO Wine Domestic Den Road Liquor Store
99256 10,303 THORPE DISTRIBUTING - Beer Den Road Liquor Store
99257 251 VINTAGE ONE WINES INC Wine Domestic Den Road Liquor Store
99258 609 WINE COMPANY THE Wine Domestic Den Road Liquor Store
99259 2,008 WINE MERCHANTS INC Wine Imported Prairie Village Liquor Store
99260 2,328 WORLD CLASS WINES INC Wine Domestic Den Road Liquor Store
99261 22 ALLIED FIRESIDE Mechanical Permits General Fund
99262 45 BEST BUY Office Supplies General
99263 33 CITIZENS LEAGUE Operating Supplies General
99264 150 CITY ENGINEERS ASSOC OF MINNES Dues&Subscriptions In Service Training
99265 597 COMMUNITY HEALTH CHARITIES United Way Withheld General Fund
p 99266 120 FEDEX Postage General
99267 1,393 INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATI Union Dues Withheld General Fund
99268 49 KLUTE JOEL Mileage&Parking Ice Arena
99269 32 LUND VICKIE Lessons&Classes Ice Arena
99270 86 MANN TRIA Operating Supplies Summer Theatre
99271 21 MCGUIRE&SONS Plumbing Permits General Fund
99272 2,597 MINN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CTR Garnishment Withheld General Fund
99273 5,538 MINNESOTA STATE TREASURER Building Surcharge General Fund
99274 66 MUNICI-PALS Conference Expense In Service Training
99275 58 OBIAZOR LAURIE Operating Supplies Family Fun Festival
99276 300 OLSON PAUL Instructor Service Outdoor Center
99277 215 PETTY CASH Miscellaneous Human Resources
99278 60,549 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT Employers PERA General Fund
99279 132 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT AS Employers PERA General Fund
99280 319 ROUSE SUSAN Clothing&Uniforms Ice Show
99281 86 SCHMITZ WENDY Employee Award Human Resources
99282 217 SEITZ BROS. Plumbing Permits General Fund
99283 120 SENSIBLE LAND USE COALITION Miscellaneous In Service Training
99284 218 SMALE REAMONN A. Building Permits General Fund
99285 1,133 STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF A Legal Legal Criminal Procecution
99286 55 TARGET Office Supplies General
99287 250 TCALMC Dues&Subscriptions In Service Training
99288 2,000 TEENS ALONE Other Contracted Services Housing Trans&Human Sery
99289 32 TSCHURL IRENE Program Fee Adult Program
99290 650 US CONFERENCE OF MAYORS THE Conference Expense City Council
99291 280 AARP 55 ALIVE MATURE DRIVING Special Event Fees Senior Center Program
99292 760 AMERICAN ELITE GYMNASTICS Other Contracted Services Winter Skill Development
99293 4 AT&T ' Telephone Prairie View Liquor Store
99294 300 BLUE EARTH COUNTY SHERIFF'S DE Deposits Escrow
99295 89 CODE ENFORCEMENT PROF DEV SEMI Tuition Reimbursement/School Police
99296 113 CONNEY SAFETY PRODUCTS Safety Supplies Fleet Services
99297 5 CULLIGAN WATER Operating Supplies Fire
99298 46 DAVIS BOB Travel Expense Reserves
99299 250 DILLON JOAN Other Contracted Services Accessibility
City of Eden Prairie
Council Check Register
5/1/2001
Check# Amount Vendor Account Description Business Unit
99300 17 DISH NETWORK Cable TV Ice Arena
99301 180 EINSTEIN BAGELS Employee Award Human Resources
99302 301 GLENWOOD INGLEWOOD Operating Supplies Fitness Center
99303 4,531 GRANT ROBERT R. Computers Fire Fighters Fund
99304 682 HILTON GARDEN INN Miscellaneous City Council
99305 37 KRAEMERS HARDWARE INC Repair&Maint.Supplies Fire
99306 2,550 LARIAT COMPANIES INC. Deposits Escrow
99307 40 LINDGREN JIM Clothing&Uniforms Police
99308 41 MINNCOMM PAGING Pager&Cell Phone Sewer Liftstation
99309 905 MINNESOTA VALLEY ELECTRIC COOP Electric Street Lighting
99310 100 MUNDENAR EILEEN Refunds Environmental Education
99311 75 NAMU INC. Conference Expense In Service Training
99312 36 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ETHICS Training Supplies Police
99313 100 NESBITT PAMELA Refunds Environmental Education
99314 191 O'CONNELL JAY Travel Expense Fire
99315 100 OLSETH BRUCE Refunds Environmental Education
99316 390 PETERSON CHRIS Insurance Risk Management
99317 2,610 POST BOARD Dues&Subscriptions Police
99318 48 QUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER Postage General
99319 70 QWEST Telephone Fire
99320 4 QWEST DEX Advertising Prairie View Liquor Store
99321 103 RADISSON HOTEL ST.CLOUD Travel Expense Police
99322 27,528 RELIANT ENERGY RETAIL INC. Gas Maintenance
99323 556 RIGID HITCH INCORPORATED Equipment Parts Fleet Services
99324 30 SENSIBLE LAND USE COALITION Miscellaneous In Service Training
99325 3 STAR TRIBUNE Misc Non-Taxable Den Road Liquor Store
99326 93 STOVRING LESLIE Mileage&Parking Engineering
99327 31 SUCCESSORIES Employee Award Human Resources
99328 814 VERIZON WIRELESS BELLEVUE Pager&Cell Phone Police
99329 94 WEEDMAN NICOLE Mileage&Parking Youth Programs Administration
99330 4 WOLF CAMERA INC Video&Photo Supplies Police
99331 105 XCEL ENERGY Electric Traffic Signals
99332 769 ASPEN WASTE SYSTEMS INC. Waste Disposal Public Works/Parks
99333 47 CULLIGAN-METRO Other Contracted Services Outdoor Center
99334 39 FABINI MICHAEL J Travel Expense In Service Training
99335 115 HENNEPIN COUNTY Waste Disposal Park Maintenance
99336 14 HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER Waste Disposal Park Maintenance
99337 38,942 LANG PAULY GREGERSON AND ROSOW Legal Legal Criminal Procecution
99338 25 NAPC Dues&Subscriptions Heritage Preservation
99339 8,706 PRAIRIE PARTNERS SIX LLP Building Rental Prairie Village Liquor Store
99340 95 QWEST CLAIMS Insurance Sewer System Maintenance
99341 166 REIFF STACY Operating Supplies Environmental Education
99342 3,109 SPRINGSTED INCORPORATED Audit&Financial Finance
99343 210 ST PAUL CITY OF Patching Asphalt Street Maintenance
99344 120,580 SUPERIOR FORD Autos Public Safety
99345 650 SUPERIOR TILE COMPANY Other Contracted Services 2000 Rehab
99346 23,755 TOWN AND COUNTRY DODGE Autos Public Safety
99347 257 US POSTMASTER-HOPKINS Postage Senior Awareness
99348 185 4 WHEEL DRIVE CENTER THE Equipment Parts Fleet Services
99349 336 AIM ELECTRONICS Building Repair&Maint. City Center Operations
99350 9,463 AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER&FELD Legal Counsel Airport Legal Council
99351 23 ALAN SHILEPSKY CONSULTING INC Other Contracted Services Fleet Services
99352 641 ALTERNATIVE BUSINESS FURNITURE Office Supplies City Center Operations
99353 1,521 ANCHOR PAPER COMPANY Office Supplies General
99354 921 ANCHOR PRINTING COMPANY Printing Communication Services
99355 875 ASPEN CARPET CLEANING Other Contracted Services Prairie View Liquor Store
99356 310 ASPEN EQUIPMENT CO. Equipment Parts Fleet Services
99357 250 ASSOCIATION OF TRAINING OFFICE Tuition Reimbursement/School Police
99358 91 ASTLEFORD EQUIPMENT COMPANY IN Equipment Parts Fleet Services
99359 125 AUTOMATED ENTRANCE PRODUCTS IN Building Repair&Maint. City Center Operations
99360 324 AZTECH EMBROIDERY SERVICES Clothing&Uniforms Community CenterAdmin
99361 1,905 BACHMANS CREDIT DEPT Equipment Repair&Maint City Center Operations
99362 1,823 BAUER BUILT TIRE AND BATTERY Tires Fleet Services
99363 786 BEACON BALLFIELDS Operating Supplies Park Maintenance
99364 93 BLOOMINGTON SECURITY SOLUTIONS Equipment Repair&Maint City Center Operations
5
City of Eden Prairie
Council Check Register
5/1/2001
Check# Amount Vendor Account Description Business Unit
99365 648 BLUE CIRCLE AGGREGATES(NEW YO Patching Asphalt Water System Maintenance
99366 151 BROADWAY AWARDS Other Contracted Services Community Center Admin
99367 175 BROWN PAUL Other Contracted Services Park Facilities
99368 768 CAMPBELL JENNIFER Other Contracted Services Basketball
99369 121 CAPITOL COMMUNICATIONS Other Contracted Services Park Maintenance
99370 174 CARLSON TRACTOR AND EQUIPMENT Equipment Repair&Maint Fleet Services
99371 305 CATCO CLUTCH&TRANSMISSION SE Equipment Parts Fleet Services
99372 94 CEMSTONE Repair&Maint.Supplies Park Maintenance
99373 5,463 CENTRAIRE INC Building Repair&Maint. Fire Staion#5
99374 160 CHAD NESTOR&ASSOCIATES Printing Adaptive Recreation
99375 254 CHANHASSEN BUMPER TO BUMPER Equipment Parts Fleet Services
99376 28 CHESLEY TRUCK SALES Equipment Parts Fleet Services
99377 482 CLAREYS INC Fire Prevention Supplies Fire
99378 426 CLARK'S STUMP REMOVAL Other Contracted Services Tree Removal
99379 160 CLOSED CIRCUIT SPECIALISTS INC Other Contracted Services Prairie Village Liquor Store
99380 114 CONNEY SAFETY PRODUCTS Safety Supplies Risk Management
99381 175 CONSTRUCTION BULLETIN Dues&Subscriptions Engineering
99382 3,078 CORPORATE EXPRESS Office Supplies Police
99383 613 CUB FOODS EDEN PRAIRIE Operating Supplies Fire
99384 57 CURRIER BRAD Other Contracted Services Volleyball
99385 1,699 CY'S UNIFORMS Clothing&Uniforms Police
99386 31 DAHLGREN SHARDLOW AND UBAN Other Contracted Services Guide Plan
99387 250 DALCO Cleaning Supplies Maintenance
99388 251 DALCO ROOFING&SHEET METAL IN Building Repair&Maint. Fire Station#2
99389 1,821 DANKO EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT CO Repair&Maint.Supplies Fire
99390 2,429 DEALER AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES INC Capital Under$2000 Fleet Services
99391 552 DECORATIVE DESIGNS INC Other Contracted Services City Center Operations
99392 4,526 DELL MARKETING L.P. Computers Information Technology
99394 667 DRISKILLS NEW MARKET Operating Supplies Fire
99395 474 EARL F ANDERSEN INC Signs Traffic Signs
99396 88,728 EF JOHNSON Capital Under$2000 Wireless Communication
99397 515 EMERGENCY APPARATUS MAINTENANC Equipment Repair&Maint Fire
99398 663 ENHANCE GRAPHICS INC. Printing Outdoor Center
99399 3,767 FACILITY SYSTEMS INC Other Assets Furniture
99400 510 FASTSIGNS Advertising Den Road Liquor Store
99401 1,249 FERRELLGAS Gas Outdoor Center
99402 1,352 FINLEY BROS INC Capital Under$2000 Capital Impr./Maint.Fund
99403 214 FRAFFITI Other Contracted Services Golden Triange Study
99404 89 G&K SERVICES-MPLS INDUSTRIAL Other Rentals Park Maintenance
99405 80 GENERAL MUSIC INC Other Rentals Winter Theatre
99406 127 GINA MARIAS INC Miscellaneous Police
99407 136 GLENROSE FLORAL AND GIFT SHOPS Employee Award Human Resources
99408 326 GREATAMERICA LEASING CORP. Other Rentals General
99409 32 GREENMAN TECHNOLOGIES OF MN IN Waste Disposal Fleet Services
99410 2,413 HANSEN THORP PELLINEN OLSON Other Contracted Services Park Maintenance
99411 72 HARRIS-BILLINGS COMPANY Repair&Maint.Supplies Maintenance
99412 11,031 HARTLAND FUEL PRODUCTS LLC Motor Fuels Fleet Services
99413 174 HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER Operating Supplies Community Development
99414 2,388 HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE Tuition Reimbursement/School Fire
99415 228 HOLMES TOM Other Contracted Services Volleyball
99416 76 ICI DULUX PAINT CTRS Operating Supplies Park Maintenance
99417 , 646 ICMA Dues&Subscriptions Human Resources
99418 95 IN THE LINE OF DUTY INC Training Supplies Police
99419 141 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DIST NO.27 Gym Rental Wheelchair Basketball
99420 218 INTER-TEL TECHNOLOGIES INC. Other Contracted Services General
99421 2,815 ITS A KEEPER Employee Award Human Resources
99422 695 J H LARSON ELECTRICAL COMPANY Repair&Maint.Supplies General Facilities
99423 1,998 JANEX INC Cleaning Supplies General Facilities
99424 286 KRAEMERS HARDWARE INC Operating Supplies Park Maintenance
99425 122 KUSTOM SIGNALS INC Operating Supplies Police
99426 120 LAB SAFETY SUPPLY INC Safety Supplies Risk Management
99427 1,324 LAKE COUNTRY DOOR Building Repair&Maint. Public Works/Parks
99428 170 LAKE SUPERIOR COLLEGE Tuition Reimbursement/School Fire
99429 432 LAKELAND FORD TRUCK SALES Equipment Parts Fleet Services
99430 7,858 LAMETTRYS COLLISION Equipment Repair&Maint Fleet Services
6
City of Eden Prairie
Council Check Register
5/1/2001
Check# Amount Vendor Account Description Business Unit
99431 12 LEROY JOB TRUCKING Other Contracted Services Animal Control
99432 41 LOFFLER BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC Operating Supplies Parks Administration
99433 24,395 LOGIS LOGIS Information Technology
99434 371 LONSDALE PAINTING&DECORATING Repair&Maint.Supplies Maintenance
99435 57 LUBRICATION TECHNOLOGIES INC Lubricants&Additives Fleet Services
99436 510 M R SIGN Equipment Parts Park Maintenance
99437 264 MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT INC Equipment Parts Fleet Services
99438 3,615 MARTIN-MCALLISTER Employment Support Test Human Resources
99439 547 MAXI-PRINT INC Printing Police
99441 882 MENARDS Building Materials Park Maintenance
99442 35 METRO LEGAL SERVICES INC Other Contracted Services 2000 Rehab
99443 2,744 METRO SALES INCORPORATED* Other Rentals General
99444 386 METROPOLITAN FORD Equipment Repair&Maint Fleet Services
99445 1,226 MIDWEST ASPHALT CORPORATION Gravel Street Maintenance
99446 98 MIDWEST FIRE PROTECTION INC Building Repair&Maint. Fire Station#1
99447 2,168 MINNESOTA HIGHWAY SAFETY&RES Tuition Reimbursement/School Police
99448 50 MINNESOTA LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM Miscellaneous City Council
99449 185 MINNESOTA STATE BAR ASSOCIATIO Training Supplies Police
99450 1,532 MINNESOTA VIKINGS FOOD SERVICE Miscellaneous Prairie View Liquor Store
99451 1,064 MONTGOMERY WATSON Design&Engineering Storm Drainage Projects
99452 815 MTI DISTRIBUTING INC Equipment Parts Fleet Services
99453 1,040 MURRAY JOHN Other Contracted Services Basketball
99454 53 NEW LAND COUNSELING SERVICES P Other Contracted Services Police
99455 51 NORTHWEST RESPIRATORY SERVICE Safety Supplies Fire
99456 1,134 ORBACOM COMMUNICATIONS Equipment Parts Wireless Communication
99457 600 OSI BATTERIES INC Operating Supplies Police
99458 75 PAIN ENTERPRISES INC. Chemicals Pool Maintenance
99459 21 PAPER WAREHOUSE Employee Award Human Resources
99460 201 PEPPER OF MINNEAPOLIS Operating Supplies Art&Music
99461 155 PERSONNEL DECISIONS INTL Other Contracted Services Human Resources
99462 41 PETSMART Canine Supplies Police
99463 130 PHOTOS INC Video&Photo Supplies Community Development
99464 75 PRAIRIE ELECTRIC COMPANY Repair&Maint.Supplies Pool Maintenance
99465 426 PRAIRIE LAWN AND GARDEN Equipment Repair&Maint Park Maintenance
99466 160 PRINTERS SERVICE INC Repair&Maint.Supplies Ice Arena
99467 60 PRIORITY COURIER EXPERTS Equipment Repair&Maint Fleet Services
99468 424 RAK INDUSTRIES Operating Supplies Street Maintenance
99469 117 RAY ALLEN MANUFACTURING CO INC Canine Supplies Police
99470 336 RETROFIT RECYCLING INC Waste Disposal General Facilities
99471 34 RIGID HITCH INCORPORATED Equipment Parts Fleet Services
99472 475 SALONEK SHARON Other Contracted Services Volleyball
99473 258 SHIFFLER EQUIPMENT SALES INC Repair&Maint.Supplies City Center Operations
99474 2,153 SHORT ELLIOT HENDRICKSON INC Other Contracted Services Engineering
99475 665 SNELL MECHANICAL INC Repair&Maint.Supplies Maintenance
99476 290 SOFTWARE HOUSE INTERNATIONAL I •Computers Police
99477 4,250 SOUTHWEST CORRIDOR TRANSPORTAT Dues&Subscriptions City Council
99478 425 SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN CABLE COMM! Deposits Escrow
99479 11,364 SRF CONSULTING GROUP INC Design&Engineering Construction Fund
99480 78 STANDARD SPRING Equipment Repair&Maint Fleet Services
99481 380 STORAGE EQUIPMENT INC Capital Under$2000 Furniture
99482 576 STRASBURG JOAN Other Contracted Services Basketball
99483 1,151 STREICHERS Protective Clothing Police
99484 415 SUBURBAN CHEVROLET GEO Equipment Parts Fleet Services
99485 22 SUBURBAN PROPANE Equipment Repair&Maint Fleet Services
99486 987 SUBURBAN TIRE&AUTO SERVICE I Tires Fleet Services
99487 212 SUNSET PRINTING Fire Prevention Supplies Fire
99488 125 SWEDLUNDS Waste Disposal Outdoor Center
99489 117 TANK RENU/RADIATOR WEST Equipment Repair&Maint Fleet Services
99490 487 TESSCO Operating Supplies Wireless Communication
99491 450 THYSSEN LAGERQUIST ELEVATOR Building Repair&Maint. Fire Station#1
99492 379 TIERNEY BROS INC Equipment Parts Fleet Services
99493 61 TOLL GAS AND WELDING SUPPLY Operating Supplies Park Maintenance
99494 429 TRACY/TRIPP FUELS Motor Fuels Fire Station#1
99495 4 TRANS UNION CORPORATION Other Contracted Services Police
99496 264 TWIN CITY OXYGEN CO Operating Supplies City Center Operations
7
City of Eden Prairie
Council Check Register
5/1/2001
Check# Amount Vendor Account Description Business Unit
99497 3,713 UNIFORMS UNLIMITED Equipment Repair&Maint Fire
99498 52,681 URS/BRW Deposits Escrow
99499 240 W W GRAINGER Equipment Parts Fleet Services
99500 26 WAHLS ENTERPRISES Equipment Repair&Maint Park Maintenance
99501 27 WAYTEK INC Operating Supplies Park Maintenance
99502 14 WESTBURNE SUPPLY INC-PLYMOUT Repair&Maint.Supplies Maintenance
99503 675 WESTSIDE EQUIPMENT Equipment Repair&Maint Fleet Services
99504 267 WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Design&Engineering Construction Fund
99505 1,137 WM MUELLER AND SONS INC Gravel Street Maintenance
99506 97 WOLF CAMERA INC Video&Photo Supplies Assessing
99507 19 YOUNG DAIVD Other Contracted Services Volleyball
99508 402 ZEP MANUFACTURING CO Equipment Parts Fleet Services
99509 780 ZIEBART OF MINNESOTA INC Equipment Repair&Maint Fleet Services
99510 322 ZIEGLER INC Equipment Parts Fleet Services
1,090,685
ICITY COUNCIL AGENDA DATE:
SECTION: Ordinances and Resolutions May 1,2001
SERVICE AREA/DIVISION: ITEM DESCRIPTION: ITEM NO.:
Public Works �(
Engineering Services Final Plat Approval of North Bluff 2nd Addition �/-, S 4,
Randy Slick
Requested Action
Move to: Adopt the resolution rescinding the final plat approval of North Bluff 2nd
Addition for 52 lots, approved by the City Council on December 5, 2000.
Move to: Adopt the resolution approving the revised final plat of North Bluff 2nd
Addition for 41 lots and one outlot.
Synopsis
This is phase two of the North Bluff development located west of Homeward Hills Road and
north of Silverwood Drive. The plat consists of 32.6 acres to be divided into 41 single-family
lots, one outlot and right-of-way dedication for street purposes. When the City Council approved
the North Bluff 2nd Addition for 52 lots, the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) was in
negotiations with the developer to acquire a portion of the property to meet its needs for the
safety zone area for Flying Cloud Airport. The revised plat reflects this acquisition as outlot A.
Background Information
The preliminary plat for 108 single-family lots was approved by the City Council July 6, 1999.
Second Reading of the Rezoning Ordinance and final approval of the Developer's Agreement
was completed on August 17, 1999. Phase one consists of 56 lots and is nearing completion.
Phase two contemplated 52 lots.
A portion of North Bluff 2nd Addition underlies what would be the safety zone area for the
Flying Cloud Airport for both the existing and expanded airport configurations. These zones do
not exist since MAC has not adopted the zoning authority. The developer held off this phase of
the project so MAC could consider acquiring the property affected by the safety zone. MAC
held a public hearing on November 6, 2000 to authorize acquisition of a portion of North Bluff
2nd Addition. The developer and MAC have agreed on the area to be acquired, which according
to MAC meets the needs for airport safety. This results in approximately 8.4 acres to be
acquired by MAC. After the acquisition by MAC four of the lots will be within the area for a
safety zone B (if established by MAC) for the existing airport and fifteen of the lots will be
within the area for a future safety zone B (if established by MAC) for an expanded airport, if that
occurs.
l
Approval of the final plat is subject to the following conditions:
• Receipt of engineering fee in the amount of$1,886.00
• Receipt of street lighting fee in the amount of$6,425.10
• Receipt of street sign fee in the amount of$1,261.40
• Satisfaction of bonding requirements for the installation of public improvements
• The requirements as set forth in the Developer's Agreement
• Variance granted from City Code 12.20, Subd. 2.A. waving the six month maximum
time lapse between preliminary plat and final plat
Attachments
Drawing of final plat
Letter from Mark J.Ryan,EIS Project Manager—MAC
RS:ssa
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY,MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REVISED FINAL PLAT
OF NORTH BLUFF 2ND ADDITION
WHEREAS, the preliminary plat of North Bluff Addition for 108 single family lots was
approved by City Council on July 6, 1999;
•
WHEREAS, the final plat of North Bluff 2nd Addition (the Property) for 56 single family lots
was approved by City Council on December 5, 2000;
WHEREAS, Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) and Owner are negotiating for the
acquisition by the Metropolitan Airports Commission of approximately 8.4 acres of the Property
and the MAC has approved acquisition of said 8.4 acres;
WHEREAS, the Owner has submitted a revised final plat of North Bluff 2nd Addition, which
contains 41 single family, lots and one Outlot,which Outlot will be acquired by MAC;
WHEREAS, the revised final plat of North Bluff 2nd Addition has been submitted in a manner
required for platting land under the Eden Prairie Ordinance Code and under Chapter 462 of the
Minnesota Statutes and all proceedings have been duly had thereunder; and
WHEREAS, said revised plat is in all respects consistent with the City plan and the regulations
and requirements of the laws of the State of Minnesota and ordinances of the City of Eden
Prairie.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL:
A. The revised Plat approval request for North Bluff 2nd Addition is approved upon
• compliance with the recommendation of the City Engineer's report on this plat
dated May 1, 2001.
B. Variance is hereby granted from City Code 12.20 Subd. 2.A. waiving the six-
month maximum time lapse between the approval date of the preliminary plat and
filing of the final plat as described in said engineer's report.
C. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to,supply a certified copy of this resolution
to the owners and subdividers of the above named plat.
D. That the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute the certificate
of approval on behalf of the City Council upon compliance with the foregoing
provisions.
LY
ADOPTED by the Eden Prairie City Council on May 1,2001.
Jean L.Harris,Mayor
ATTEST: SEAL
Kathleen A.Porta, City Clerk
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY,MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.2001-
A RESOLUTION RESCINDING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL
OF NORTH BLUFF 2ND ADDITION
WHEREAS, the final plat of North Bluff 2nd Addition (the Property) for 52 single family lots
was approved by City Council,Resolution No.2000-199 on December 5,2000; and
WHEREAS, Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) and the Owner are negotiating on the
acquisition by the MAC of 8.4 acres of the Property and the MAC has approved acquisition of
said 8.4 acres; and
WHEREAS,the final plat of North Bluff 2nd Addition has not been executed by Mayor and City
Manager; and
WHEREAS, the Owner requests that approval of the plat of North Bluff 2nd Addition be
rescinded.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL:
A. Resolution 2000-199, approved by the City Council December 5, 2000 is hereby
rescinded.
•
ADOPTED by the Eden Prairie City Council on May 1,2001.
Jean L.Harris,Mayor
ATTEST: SEAL
Kathleen A.Porta, City Clerk
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April 26,2001
Mr. Scott Kipp .
Senior Planner
City of Eden Prairie
8080 Mitchell Road
Eden Prairie,MN 55344-4485
Subject: North Bluff 2"d Addition Final Plat
Dear Scott:
The purpose of this letter is to apprise you and the City Council of the current status of
deliberations between MAC and Laukka-Jarvis,developer of the North Bluff 2"d
Addition.MAC and Laukka-Jarvis had previously reached a compromise on the
development of their property located within and adjacent to Safety Zone B for Runway
27L.Recent requests by FAA for MAC to eliminate Ordinance 51 have required MAC to
reevaluate the noise impacts on this property.
By way of background,on December 18,2000,MAC authorized staff to initiate
acquisition in fee title of certain property within the North Bluff 2"d Addition subdivision.
The MAC approved this action in an effort to protect the existing runway approach
surfaces by minimizing the development of incompatible land use within MnDOT's State
Safety Zone B off the approach end of Runway 27L. On December 20th MAC staff met
with Mr.Peter Jarvis,Laukka-Jarvis,to discuss a development layout that would allow
them to develop a portion of the subdivision lying outside of the Safety Zone as well as a
small portion within the Zone. Following careful consideration,MAC supported some
limited development.This limited development would still maintain the intent of
minimizing incompatible land use development within Zone B as well as allow the
property developer to market the property consistent with the conditions already placed
upon them by the City of Eden Prairie.MAC agreed to proceed with valuating the North
Bluffs 2"d Addition using a revised development plats depicting 11 lots.Laukka-Jarvis
then modified their Plan to accommodate the agreement.
Concurrently,the MAC is conducting a Supplement Draft Environmental Impact
Statement to quantify the impacts of proposed development identified in the Flying Cloud
Airport Long Term Comprehensive Plan.As part of the environmental review process for
projects to extend the runway and add a building area,in 1999,MAC worked with the
City of Eden Prairie through the FCM EIS Noise Mitigation Committee to look at ways to
mitigate potential impacts.Additionally,the Flying Cloud Airport Advisory Commission
Scott Kipp Memo to CC 42501.doc Page 2
has been working for over three years to consider modifications for Ordinance 51.As a
result of these activities,MAC conducted a Federal Avaition Regulation Part 161 study to
consider the proposed FCAAC recommendations for changes to Ordinance 51.
The FAA has responded by saying that Ordinance 51,or the proposed modified
Ordinance 51,are a violation of the grant agreements requiring reasonable access.They
further stated,prohibitions contained in the ordinance are unjustly discriminatory,a
violation of equal protection,and an undue burden on interstate commerce.In a
subsequent letter of clarification,the FAA asked MAC to submit a plan for the removal
of Ordinance 51.
Therefore,in an attempt to provide an accurate assessment of the potential noise
environment,MAC is reevaluating the environmental impacts associated with future
operations at FCM without the existing Ordinance 51.The result of these evaluations has
the potential to increase the size of the aircraft noise contour,which could affect 6 of the
11 parcels within the Laukka-Jarvis addition.MAC has since met with Mr.Jarvis and
offered to reevaluate the modified subdivision plan.However,Mr.Jarvis has indicated to
MAC that he is not interested in further modifying his plans based on the latest contour
evaluation.
Given the continuing residential encroachment on FCM, MAC must again go on record
to advise the city,future property owners and developers that plans and associated future
impacts of a growing airport should receive appropriate consideration and not be
ignored.MAC continues to support acquisition of undeveloped property within the
proposed 2010 DNL 65 contour.However,MAC does not intend to purchase property
platted and developed subsequent to our Public Hearing held in February 2000.
Sincerely,
Mark J.Ryan
EIS Project Manger—MAC
Cc: Nigel Finney,MAC
Thaddeus R.Lightfoot,ELG
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: May 1,2001
SECTION: Reports of Director Parks and Recreation Services
SERVICE AREA/DIVISION: ITEM DESCRIPTION: Response to April 12th ITEM NO:
Parks and Recreation Letter from Friends of Birch Island Woods
Robert A. Lambert Director„ „
No Action Required
Synopsis
At the April 17th Council meeting, the Friends of Birch Island Woods reviewed five requests
outlined in their April 12th letter. The City Council requested staff to respond to this letter at the
May 1st meeting. The following report provides the staff response to each specific request:
Staff Report
First Request: Request removal of the "No Trespassing" signs posted by Hennepin County on
the area known as Birch Island Woods and adjacent property.
Staff Response: Staff called the County on the day the "No Trespassing" signs were posted.
Hennepin County staff indicated they were made aware that the Friends of Birch Island Woods
were inviting the public to the Hennepin County property through their web site and through
flyers. The County has not developed that property to accommodate parking or a formal trail
system, and was advised by their legal council to post no trespassing signs for liability purposes.
City staff understands the rationale for the legal advice and does not believe the County's
position would change.
Second Request: Authorizing City staff to work with Hennepin County to conduct a Phase II
site assessment as soon as possible,but in no event later than the date of conveyance.
Staff Response: City staff does not believe it is appropriate for the City to conduct a Phase II
site assessment on the County's property until the City has entered into a purchase agreement or
an option on the property. Generally, it is the responsibility of the seller to conduct a Phase II
assessment, if there is reason to believe one is needed. The City could inform the County that it
would require a Phase II assessment prior to acquisition of the property.
Third Request: Authorizing City staff to explore, as soon as possible, the option of payment, if
any, over time with Hennepin County for acquisition of area known as and adjacent to Birch
Island Woods.
City Council Agenda 5/1/2001
Response to April 12th Letter from Friends of Birch Island Woods
Page 2
Staff Response: Staff concurs that the City should explore a variety of alternative terms that
may be beneficial to the City if the City ultimately negotiates for the acquisition of this parcel -
without the assistance of grants.
Fourth Request: Requesting a reappraisal of"Parcel A" as set forth in the January 31, 2001
appraisal report in the event "Parcel D" and "Parcel E" are excluded from consideration
regarding value.
Staff Response: City staff concurs with this request and would recommend contacting the
appraiser and requesting that information prior to negotiating any price with the County for any
of the parcels. This request could be initiated now, or could be delayed until the City makes a
determination on the acquisition of any property in this area.
Fifth Request: Authorizing a special election for the following question:
"Should the City of Eden Prairie be authorized to sell and issue its General Obligation Bonds in the
amount not to exceed (market value and bond costs) to acquire property presently owned by Hennepin
County near Birch Island Park as a nature conservation area subject to a conservation easement in favor
of a qualified conservation organization such as the Minnesota Lake Trust."
Staff Response: The City Council recently reviewed nearly $50 million of projects that have been
suggested by staff, Councilmembers or special interest groups, above and beyond the $17 million of the
projects that are already included in a five-year CIP. The purchase of Birch Island Woods is part of the
$50 million worth of projects; however, the City Council has not yet prioritized how Birch Island
Woods stacks up against other projects on that list, and whether or not other projects should also be
included in a referendum, or if the City should have a referendum. The timing of any referendum is also
critical and must be coordinated with the School District so as not to cause a problem for either issue.
City staff would not recommend a referendum for the Birch Island Woods property without lengthy
public discussion regarding the priorities of all of the other projects on that list.
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April 12, 2001
Eden Prairie City Council
do Loran McWaters
8080 Mitchell Rd.
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Re: April 17, 2001 City Council Agenda
Dear Mayor Harris, City Council Members and Ms. McWaters:
On behalf of the Friends of Birch Island Woods, thank you for allowing us the to be
placed upon the April 17, 2001 agenda to discuss the following matters:
1. Requesting removal of the "No Trespassing" signs posted by Hennepin County on
the area known as Birch Island Woods and adjacent property;
2. Authorizing city staff to work with Hennepin County to conduct a Phase II site
assessment as soon as possible, but in no event later than the date of conveyance:
3. Authorizing city staff to explore, as soon as possible, the option of payment, if
any, over time with Hennepin County for acquisition of area known as and adjacent
to Birch Island Woods;
4. Requesting a reappraisal of"Parcel A" as set forth in the January 31, 2001
Appraisal Report in the event "Parcel D" and"Parcel E" are exduded from.
consideration regarding value; and
5. Authorizing a special election for the following question:
"Should the City of Eden Prairie be authorized to sell and issue its General
Obligation Bonds in the amount not to exceed [market value and bond costs]
to acquire property presently owned by Hennepin County near Birch Island
Park as a nature conservation area subject to a conservation easement in favor
of a qualified conservation organization such as the Minnesota Land Trust."
Letter to Eden Prairie City Council
April 12, 2001
page 3
Attached hereto for your consideration and review are written materials pertaining to
the aforementioned requests. Thank you for the opportunity to address these
requests.
•
Si erely,
Geri pu Weste n
Friends of Bi ch Island Woods
cc: Chris Enger, City Manager
Thomas Casey, Esq.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: May 1,2001
SECTION: Reports of Director Parks and Recreation Services
SERVICE AREA/DIVISION: ITEM DESCRIPTION: Purgatory Creek ITEM NO:
Parks and Recreation Recreation Area Planning Process—Review of C,
Robert A. Lambert Director IV.- Program Alternatives
Requested Action
•
Move to: Approve the course of action the Planning Consultant and the Task Force are taking to
develop the concept plan for the Purgatory Creek Recreation Area entry.
Synopsis.
As a part of the Purgatory Creek Recreation Area planning process the consultant is reviewing four
programming alternatives with surrounding property owners or their representatives, the Task Force, the
Parks and Recreation Citizen Advisory Commission, the Community Program Board, and the City
Council. The Council should provide a consensus opinion to the consultant regarding what the Council's
expectations are for program functions at that site. In other words, what are the most important uses of
that site.
• Background
In the design process "form follows function" therefore, the critical question to answer, prior to
developing a concept plan for this site,is to determine the function of this site.
In order to begin the process for developing design alternatives for the park, four programming
alternatives have been generated for the park property that show varying degrees of development from the
least intensive to the most intensive forms of use. The intent of these diagrams is not to show how the
park could be designed,but rather how the park could be programmed, and the different types of activities
that could be associated with each type of park programming. The attached spreadsheet also itemizes
how each type of park amenity could be developed to reflect the intensity and type of use for the park.
The consulting team from SRF would like you to review the enclosed park program and alternatives, and
determine which activities and amenities you think would be most important for the park and which ones
do not seem to fit in with your vision for the park. The feedback provided by property owners,
Commission, Board, and Council members will help the Task Force and consultant fine tune the design
criteria necessary to generate more detailed design concept alternatives for the park. This presentation is
the opportunity for the City Council to provide input at the most critical time in the design process.
Also, enclosed is a summary of comments made by the Task Force at the first meeting, as well as
comments made by adjacent property owners regarding development of the park and wetland area.
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The following comments were obtained from property owner representatives regarding
the development of the Purgatory Creek Recreation Area.
ADC-Bob Risselman
ADC will be developing a path system on their campus and would like to establish a
- connection with the path system around the wetland. There is some concern about
security on their grounds and the general public wandering on to their campus from the
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wetland path system and their paths would need to be clearly defined as not being a part
of the park pathway system.
ADC employees would probably make use of the path system as locker rooms are being
provided for their use. Bob thought there would be minimal use of the park property over
the lunch hour mainly because of the distance but also because their campus will have
outdoor seating areas and lawn areas for employees to use over their lunch hour. They
may on occasion have company picnics but they are usually held at their other facilities.
Because of their current financial situation-and cost controls in place,they are not in a
position to make any substantial contributions to the project,but their long term goal
would be to make endowments towards public art or sculpture in the park.
They will be accommodating 800- 1000 employees in their new facility, with a maximum
capacity of 3,000 employees after a phase two building is constructed. The parking ramp
will accommodate 1,500 cars.They are open to the idea of the ramp being used for
special public events on the weekends as long as security is maintained and vandalism on
their campus does not become a problem.
A retaining wall being built on south side of the property may present some problems for
a trail easement along the wetland in that area.
• Technology Drive will be widened from two to four lanes and decorative lighting
incorporated along the roadway per.city standards. Establishing a shuttle service between
the campus and the park and ride may be a possibility for meeting long term employee
parking needs. The Pickled Parrot has also talked about establishing a shuttle service
from ADC to their restaurant over the lunch hour.
ADC is very supportive of the community process in place for developing the park and
wetland area and will do whatever it can to be a good neighbor with its residents.
Broadmoore Apartments-Steve Perillo
Steve saw the potential development of a path system around the wetland as a great
amenity for its tenants as well as for the senior assisted living center next to Broadmoore.
He thought the path system as well as the park should have limited use hours and
mentioned the possibility of late night activities that could be disruptive to residents
during the warm weather months.Providing lighting along the pathways would-alio
make residents feel safer at night. He wondered whether there would be any type of city
personal present to patrol the path system and park. He thought most residents would
support more passive types of development for the park including benches,picnic tables
and informal flower gardens.He also thought there was plenty of building development
in the area and as much of the park as possible should ne maintaineasas open space.-He
also mentioned the path system should be designed to accommodate wheel chairs and
people with other disabilities. The extension of Columbine Drive.may create some trail
access problems for both the apartment and the assisted living center residents.
Flagship Athletic Club-Kerry Givens
The club currently has a walking program that would like to utilize a path system that
does not involve crossing roadways. He thought most walkers and runners would prefer
a softer crushed stone or ag lime path system verses a paved path system which could
also create conflicts with rollerbladers and bicyclists. Getting a trail through the back of •
the Flagship property could pose some challenges. The existing service path between the
wetland and the tennis courts is used extensively for maintaining their facility and they
have some concerns about potential conflicts with maintenance operations and trail users.
The walking club would also most likely utilize any path system developed on the park
property. They also indicated a more passive development approach to the park would be
preferred verses any other type of park development.
Fountain Place Apartments-Stacey Neameyer
Liked the idea of a path system connected around the wetland. They have an existing
asphalt path around their tennis courts adjacent to the wetland that could be connected to
a new path system around the wetland.They also indicated their tennis court and path
paving has held up well over the years despite its close proximity to the wetland. The
exact alignment of a path system through their property would have to be studied further.
' They were also in favor of a more passive approach to development of the park property
and expressed concerns about any type of performance venue that would bring unwanted
noise to the area. They also thought lighting would be a good idea for the path system.
MTS—Don Fournier
Don was glad to see the city was moving ahead with development of the park.
He would like to see minimal amounts of development on the park property with no
building development. Expressed concerns about being able to maintain low traffic
speeds on the access drive going through the park property between the flagship
corporate center and Technology Drive.Also expressed concerns about the park and path
system becoming a hang out for teenagers after hours.He would be interested in making
a path connection from their facility to the trail system around the wetland if it did not
involve a significant amount of funding.An existing wood chip trail was removed from
around their storm pond because of lack of use.He saw some potential for limited use of
the park and trail system by employees over their lunch hour.He also thought their
current problems with managing the geese population on their property could present
some maintenance issues for the Purgatory Creek recreation area. Establishing safe
pedestrian crossings on Technology Drive is also a concern.
Opus-Dan Queenan =
Dan said the corporate center will ready for occupancy around June lst and is about 25%
leased to date. They have discussed and are open to the idea of having a bistro or
restaurant on the first floor if parking requirements can be met for the site.They saw
tenants using the trail system and park over their lunch hour and they will also be
providing locker rooms in their building. They will also be installing a path and patio
with tables and chairs on the back side,of the building that will overlook the wetland.
They would like their path to connect with the path system in the park.
They are open to the idea of having their parking lot used on weekends to accommodate
events in the park as long as liability issues can be dealt with.They also expressed some
concerns about the potential for garbage on their property if larger events are held in the
park. Their parking'lot will have 597 spaces.
They are also open to the idea of contributing towards a gateway feature for the park at
the intersection of Technology Drive.and Prairie Center Drive.They will support any
type of development that is decided upon for the park.
Pinebrook Condo Homeowners Association—Wayne Weise
The association was very supportive of a path system around the perimeter of the wetland
and they thought trail access could be located at the end of Chestnut Drive where there
currently is a lot of garbage being illegally dumped.They expressed concerns about
developing the park as a performance venue because of the potential noise and increased
traffic. They also thought-lighting was a good idea for the path system.They-like the
current natural appearance of the wetland and would prefer the park to be more passive
than programmed.
Southwest Metro—Len Simich
Len would like to see any type of development in the park be more activity driven and
compliment the development they have planned on their property.He thought
incorporating an activity like ice skating or a farmers market in the park would help draw
people to the area.
To date they are planning on having several more restaurants,some 1st floor retail and 2nd
floor office building development, and some upper income town home and apartment
complexes on the west side of their property adjacent to Purgatory Creek and St.
Andrew's Church.They will also be building a parking ramp which will be 4 to 5 levels
and accommodate 5,900 cars to meet parking requirements for the site. Construction of
the ramp will begin in August of 2001 and will be completed in August of 2002. The
remaining development would be completed between 2003 and 2004. They would also
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like to have a water ponding feature incorporated in to the development. All the
development is entertainment driven to serve the transit facility from 6:00-6:00 Monday
-Friday.
There should be auiple parking available on the weekends to-serve-any'potential activities
in the park. They also like the idea of creating a trolley shuttle system that could
circulate between other commercial retail areas like Eden Prairie Center. They are
concerned about how to get people safely across Technology Driven to use the park.
. They are planning-on having a controlled intersection at the current Pickled Parrot
entrance that will also provide access to the new parking ramp.There have been
discussions for building an overhead pedestrian crossing somewhere between the park
and the Southwest Metro site,although the cost implications-are a concern.
St.Andrew Church-Pastor Rod Anderson,Dale Bachman,Tom Haugo
Pastor Rod thought there may be some demand for having a gazebo for wedding related
activities although the site.seems like it will be prone to a lot of spill over traffic noise.
Accommodating sunrise services might be another possibility.The church could also
potentially use the park for youth group activities and seniors would utilize the walking
paths. Having a safe pedestrian crossing also will be important. -
Dale thought having large group gatherings in the park for 4th of July celebrations would
be disruptive to surrounding businesses and other issues related to littering and vandalism
are a concern.He sees the park being more like a nature preserve similar to the Spring
Brook Nature Center with boardwalks,pathways and interpretive areas.He also thought
• more formalized.gardens would be very difficult to maintain and thought low
maintenance and native informal plantings would be more appropriate for the park.
Windsong Apartments/Condominiums-Larry Rice
Larry had some concerns about trail development in the back of several units where there
might not be-an adequate buffer distance between resident's back yards. He thought a
minimum of 50-60 feet should be maintained from individual units to the path. One
parcel remains undeveloped and the alignment of the path through that property should
be studied carefully. He does support building a path system around the wetland but said
further study should be done of the wetland and embankment structure to determine how
water levels are being controlled.
Larry also felt a more intense programmed activity for the park like a performance or a
mixed use commercial venue would be more appropriate for the site. He felt the existing
wetland provided all the natural elements needed for the park and a more intense form of
park development would be better for the site and bring more vitality and interest to the
area. He felt it would be difficult to create a naturalized setting for the park based on the
surrounding context of the site. -
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The task force made the following comments regarding development of the Purgatory
Creek Recreation Area:
_ 1. Describe your vision for what the Purgatory Creek Recreation area can be?
The park should offer unaltered views of wetland and accommodate a diverse wildlife
habitat.
Establish a no smoking policy in park in order to enjoy the sweet organic smells of nature
Keep the site as natural looking as possible—not manufactured
Provide a balance between having hard edges and natural areas in the park
The park should be a community gathering place. It could also be a cultural oasis
for ethnic festivals and still let people stroll through a tranquil setting in the park.
The park should be educational and visually striking '
It should be a gathering place for limited food and entertainment and events, but mostly.
for casual daily use.
Create a safe park environment for all ages of users
Make the park an area for interaction between people and the environment. A
community gathering space
Make the park diverse and attractive for all people. •
Make the park useable and controlled without taking away the natural beauty. Make it
accessible to all age groups. Keep the commercial look out. Make a community friendly
space with the ability to control and accommodate crowds.
Provide a beautiful natural setting that acts as a focal point for Eden Prairie which
includes walking paths, seating areas,picnic areas,lighted pathways, a meeting site with
large windows overlooking the water, and a buffer from all the traffic and-congestion.
Need to create a focal point for the city.
2. What activities-and amenities would you like to see in the park and around
the wetland area?
Provide outdoor eating and lounging areas
Post Quiet signs along path to be able to enjoy wildlife
Trails with benches and lots of trash receptacles
The park should have educational boards/signs describing wetland flora and fauna
Provide private areas for smaller groups.
Have diverse natural plantings and garden areas and sculpture.
Provide an indoor lounge area, warming room with fireplace, couches in order to
maintain year round use
Provide restrooms and have small shops nearby or adjacent to park
Provide trails and have paddleboats
Provide spaces to sit and have overhead protection.
Spread sculpture throughout park and wetland area
The park should have a distinctive monument gateway entry and should contain gardens,
sculptures,fountains, special lighting.
Incorporate an island, artwork or fountain in the pond area.
Activities to provide in the park include trails, observation blinds,passive watercraft,
duck feeding stations etc. -
Also provide landscaping,park shelter, gathering area for picnics, accommodations for
4th of July celebrations
Provide walking and bike trails, seating areas, shelters and restrooms.
Have minimal amounts of parking and share parking with adjacent properties.
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Provide lighted trails for walking, running,biking, rollerblading, X country skiing, snow
shoeing. Provide ice skating,paddle boats, picnic areas,pavilions, small garden areas,
and music events.
3. What places in the metro best represents your vision for the Purgatory Creek
Recreation Area?
An-environment like Normandale, 50th and France and Lake Harriet Bandshell all rolled .
in to one.
Como Park,Lake Harriet and the Sculpture Garden are representative settings to create
for the park.
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The Wood Lake Nature Center would be a representative environment for Purgatory
Creek.Provide a better entrance edge than Wood Lake.
_ LakeNokomis uu‘iiid be a representative park._ _
None. Avoid creating a"me too"wetland park like other communities have. Create a
true community space which is unique to Eden Prairie and to the people who use it.
Make it special.
Create a park environment like the U of M Arboretum
4. What are the most distinct asserts of the Purgatory Creek Recreation Area?
The wetland setting adjacent to the high density land uses •
The size of the wetland
Biggest assets are the water, open areas, water quality, easy access for residents. •
New parking ramp on Southwest metro property could also accommodate city events in
park.
Distinctive assets of park are its location and natural water feature
The parks biggest assets are its central location and natural wetland.
The combination of commercial and residential properties offers lots of potential for use.
Great opportunities available for wildlife/waterfowl observation
The water and the natural wetland are its best features
5. What are the most significant issues or challenges to be overcome in the
•design of the wetland and park area?
The main challenge is to create a unique setting for the park and retain the natural beauty
of the site.
The biggest challenges are maintaining passive uses for the site,maintaining wildlife
habitat and water quality in the urban environment and providing parking for larger
events.
Challenge will be satisfying active park use needs within a permitted area.
Some issues are working with surrounding property owners,trying to create a restful area
within all the traffic and commercial buildings.
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The challenge will be to create a tranquil natural amenity, open to diverse uses and
maintaining the integrity of a natural amenity.
= Maintaining���rttt t*on and preventing damage from„e ple „r;r R+HP nark will be a big_
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challenge.Also the fluctuations in water levels and bad soils ari issue for park and trail
development.
Safety may be a concern in shelters and restrooms
Utilize the water in a way that it doesn't detract from the tranquility.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA DATE:
May 1,2001
SECTION: Director of Public Works
SERVICE AREA/DIVISION: ITEM DESCRIPTION: ITEM NO.:
Public Works Services Golden Triangle Area Traffic Study
J.Randall Newton ,
Eugene A. Dietz
Requested Action
Move to: Receive Golden Triangle Area Traffic Study and authorize staff to develop an
action plan for implementation.
Synopsis
Council authorized the professional services for the Golden Triangle Area (GTA) Traffic Study
on March 8, 2000. The traffic study was recently completed and identifies a multi-level solution
to the traffic congestion in the GTA. Council is directed to the executive summary for an
overview of the report.
Background Information
The City of Eden Prairie and the Metropolitan Council in conjunction with the I-494 Corridor
Commission, Mn/DOT, Metro Commuter Services, Southwest Metro Transit and local
businesses are currently participating in a demonstration project in the Golden Triangle Area.
The purpose of the demonstration project is to test Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
concepts and a variety of incentives to reduce congestion in the GTA, particularly in the P.M.
peak period.
The GTA traffic study, which is one part of the demonstration project, was completed to identify
measures to reduce congestion in the GTA and to establish a baseline of volumes and congestion
as a way to measure the success of the overall project. The primary elements included in the
traffic study are noted as follows:
• Evaluation of existing and future conditions.
• Impact of mixed land use, TDM and infrastructure improvements on reducing
congestion.
• Ramp meter impacts.
• Cost estimate and evaluation matrix of infrastructure improvements.
The traffic study was funded equally (50% each) by the Metropolitan Council and the City of
Eden Prairie at a total cost of$41,950.
Attachments
Golden Triangle Area Traffic Study