HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 03/06/2007AGENDA
JOINT CITY COUNCIL / PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP
& OPEN FORUM/OPEN PODIUM
TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2007 CITY CENTER
5:00 – 6:25 PM, HERITAGE ROOM II
6:30 – 7:00 PM, COUNCIL CHAMBER
CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Phil Young, Councilmembers Brad Aho, Sherry Butcher, Jon
Duckstad, and Kathy Nelson
PLANNING COMMISSION: Chair Ray Stoelting; Vice Chair Fred Seymour; Commissioners
John Kirk, Vicki Koenig, Jerry Pitzrick, Peter Rocheford, Jon Stoltz, and Frank Powell
CITY STAFF: City Manager Scott Neal, Police Chief Rob Reynolds, Fire Chief George
Esbensen, Public Works Director Eugene Dietz, Parks and Recreation Director Bob Lambert,
Community Development Director Janet Jeremiah, Communications Manager Joyce Lorenz,
Senior Planner Scott Kipp, Assistant to the City Manager Michael Barone, City Attorney Ric
Rosow, and Recorder Lorene McWaters
Heritage Room II
I. GUIDE PLAN UPDATE
Council Chamber
II. OPEN FORUM
III. OPEN PODIUM
IV. ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2007 7:00 PM, CITY CENTER
Council Chamber
8080 Mitchell Road
CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Phil Young, Councilmembers Brad Aho, Sherry Butcher, Jon
Duckstad, and Kathy Nelson
CITY STAFF: City Manager Scott Neal, Parks & Recreation Director Bob Lambert, Public Works
Director Eugene Dietz, City Planner Michael Franzen, Community Development Director Janet
Jeremiah, City Attorney Ric Rosow and Council Recorder Jan Curielli
I. ROLL CALL / CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. COUNCIL FORUM INVITATION
IV. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
A. COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
VI. MINUTES
A. COUNCIL WORKSHOP HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2007
B. CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2007
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. CLERK’S LICENSE LIST
B. WHISPERING RIDGE . Request for: 2nd Reading of the Ordinance for Zoning
District Change from R1-22 to R1-13.5 on 3.78 acres. Location: 16440, 16480,
16500 Hilltop Road (Ordinance for Zoning District Change)
C. AWARD BID FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF TENNIS AND BASKETBALL
COURT AT EDEN VALLEY PARK TO NORTHWEST ASPHALT CORP.
D. AWARD BID FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF THE TENNIS AND
BASKETBALL COURT AT RUSTIC HILLS PARK TO NORTHWEST
ASPHALT CORPORATION
E. AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR EDEN
PRAIRIE TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN THE WETLAND HEALTH
EVALUATION PROJECT, I.C. 03-5602
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F. APPROVE PROPOSAL FROM MINNESOTA NATIVE LANDSCAPING
FOR VEGETATION MANAGEMENT FOR WETLAND MITIGATION
SITES AT THE GLENSHIRE OUTLOT AND WATER TREATMENT
PLANT FOR 2007 AND 2008, I.C. 98-5467
G. AWARD CONTRACT FOR 2007 STREET SWEEPING TO RELIAKOR
SERVICES INC., I.C. 07-5692
H. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AMENDMENT WITH SEH INC.
FOR INFLOW/INFILTRATION STUDY
I. RECEIVE 2006 ANNUAL REPORT AND APPROVE 2007 WORK PLAN
FOR THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
J. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF
VALLEY VIEW ROAD (FROM FLYING CLOUD DR. TO GOLDEN
TRIANGLE DR.) I.C. 02-5586
K. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
ESTABLISHING A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) HOUSING
DISTRICT FOR PRESBYTERIAN HOMES REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS / MEETINGS
A. ASSOCIATED BANK Request for: Zoning District Change from Rural to
Commercial Regional Service on 1.25 acres and Site Plan Review on 1.25 acres.
Location: SE corner of Valley View Road and Prairie Center Drive. (Ordinance
for Zoning District Change)
B. STARING LAKE BUSINESS CENTER Request for: Planned Unit Development
Concept Review on 19.3 acres, Planned Unit District Review with waivers on 19.3
acres, Zoning District Amendment in the I-2 Zoning District on 19.3 acres, Site
Plan Review on 19.3 acres and Preliminary Plat of 19.3 acres into two lots.
Location: US Highway 212 & County Highway 1. (Ordinance for PUD Concept
Review; Ordinance for PUD District Review with waivers and Zoning District
Amendment; Resolution for Preliminary Plat)
IX. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
X. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
XI. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
XII. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
XIII. APPOINTMENTS
A. 2007 CITY COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
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B. 2007 APPOINTMENTS OF CHAIRS AND VICE CHAIRS TO CITY
COMMISSIONS
XIV. REPORTS
A. REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS
B. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
1. Citizen Advisory Commissions
C. REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
D. REPORT OF PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
E. REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
F. REPORT OF POLICE CHIEF
G. REPORT OF FIRE CHIEF
H. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY
XV. OTHER BUSINESS
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
JOINT CITY COUNCIL / FLYING CLOUD AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION
WORKSHOP & OPEN FORUM/OPEN PODIUM
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2007 CITY CENTER
5:00 – 6:25 PM, HERITAGE ROOM II
6:30 – 7:00 PM, COUNCIL CHAMBER
CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Phil Young, Councilmembers Brad Aho, Sherry Butcher, Jon
Duckstad, and Kathy Nelson
FLYING CLOUD AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION: Chair Richard King; Vice Chair
Jeffrey Larsen; Commissioners Greg McKewen, Mark Michelson, Kurt Schendel, Bradley
Stratton, and Joe Harris
CITY STAFF: City Manager Scott Neal, Police Chief Rob Reynolds, Fire Chief George
Esbensen, Public Works Director Eugene Dietz, Parks and Recreation Director Bob Lambert,
Police Chief Rob Reynolds, Community Development Director Janet Jeremiah, Senior Planner
Scott Kipp, Assistant to the City Manager Michael Barone, City Attorney Ric Rosow, and
Recorder Lorene McWaters
Heritage Room II
I. PRESENTATION BY FLYING CLOUD AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Commission Chair Richard King began the PowerPoint presentation to Council with a
recap of the commission’s 2006 activities. Since 2006 was the commission’s first year in
existence much of the focus was on education on airport operations, the City’s final
agreement with MAC, and businesses at the airport. The commission also instituted an
“Operator of the Year Award,” which went to ASI. At each meeting, the Commission
also reviewed noise complaints. Commission members also attended MAC meetings,
and toured both Flying Cloud Airport and NWA’s operation center at MSP.
King also outlined the commission’s goals for 2007:
• Educating and informing
• Developing key relationships
• Monitoring the final agreement
• Encouraging business development
• Encouraging improvements at the airport, including improving existing hangar stock
• Monitoring noise data and expansion plans
ITEM NO.: IV.A.
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Commission member Mark Michelson provided an overview of airfield information,
including traffic counts and noise complaints.
Mayor Young said it appears the commission is fulfilling the mission set forth by the
Council. He would like to see the positive aspects of the airport communicated more. He
is also in favor of extension of water and sewer to the airport with MAC participation.
Councilmember Aho said he also sees the airport as an amenity, particularly to the
business community. He would also like to see the hangar stock at the airport improved.
Councilmember Butcher said the airport is here to stay, so the City should find ways to
help make it the best it can be. Councilmember Nelson said she has mixed feelings about
the concept of “marketing” the airport, and that work on noise issues should continue.
Councilmember Duckstad said he also is in favor of extending water and sewer to the
airport and seeing businesses improve their hangars. Mayor Young suggested adding the
Chamber of Commerce to the commission’s list for developing positive relationships.
Council Chamber
II. OPEN FORUM
Wade Wacholz – Mr. Wacholz thanked Council for their work on the rezoning of Bent
Creek Golf Course.
John Mallo – Mr. Mallo suggested that the City consider sending public hearing notices
that involve parks located at schools to families with children attending the school.
III. OPEN PODIUM
No one requested to speak at Open Podium.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2007 7:00 PM, CITY CENTER
Council Chamber
8080 Mitchell Road
CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Phil Young, Councilmembers Brad Aho, Sherry Butcher, Jon Duckstad
and Kathy Nelson
CITY STAFF: City Manager Scott Neal, Parks & Recreation Director Bob Lambert, Public Works
Director Eugene Dietz, City Planner Michael Franzen, Community Development Director Janet
Jeremiah, City Attorney Ric Rosow, and Council Recorder Jan Nelson Curielli
I. ROLL CALL / CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Young called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Director Bob
Lambert was absent.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. COUNCIL FORUM INVITATION
IV. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
A. PROCLAMATION CELEBRATING CHINESE NEW YEAR
Mayor Young read a proclamation extending best wishes for a happy and
prosperous New Year to the government officials and people of Loudi, China.
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
City Manager Neal noted there was additional information passed out regarding Items
X.B.-X.E. He added Item X.K., a Resolution authorizing a study of signs displaying
animation or electronically changing images or messages; Item X.L. and X.M., First &
Second Reading of an Interim Ordinance temporarily prohibiting any sign displaying
animation or electronically changing images or messages; and a Resolution approving the
Summary Ordinance.
MOTION: Aho moved, seconded by Butcher, to approve the agenda as published and
amended. Motion carried 5-0.
VI. MINUTES
A. COUNCIL WORKSHOP HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2007
MOTION: Butcher moved, seconded by Aho, to approve the minutes of the City
Council Workshop held Tuesday, February 6, 2007, as published. Motion carried
5-0.
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B. CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2007
MOTION: Aho moved, seconded by Duckstad, to approve the minutes of the City
Council Meeting held Tuesday, February 6, 2007, as published. Motion carried 5-0.
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. CLERK’S LICENSE LIST
B. STARING PRESERVE by Aileron Development. Approval of the Development
Agreement. Location: 9181 Staring Lane East
C. APPROVE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT VEHICLES AND
EQUIPMENT FOR 2007
D. APPROVE REQUEST BY BRYANT LAKE SKI TEAM FOR
SUBMERSIBLE SLALOM SKI COURSE FOR A YEAR-TO-YEAR
PERMIT
E. APPROVE CORRECTED ELIZABETH FRIES ELLET INTERPRETIVE
TRAIL SIGNAGE PROGRAM
F. APPROVE USE OF UP TO $75,000 IN CDBG FUNDS TO REHABILITATE
THE EDENDALE RESIDENCE
MOTION: Butcher moved, seconded by Aho, to approve Items A-F of the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS / MEETINGS
A. 2007 CDBG FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (RESOLUTION 2007-34)
Neal said the official notice of this public hearing was published in the February 8,
2007, Eden Prairie Sun Current. He said for 2007 CDBG Funding remained at
$267,766.00, which is the 2006 amount. The amount of money available for
distribution to human services providers under the 15% guideline is $40,165.00. He
reviewed the specific recommendations of the Human Services Review Committee
regarding 2007 funding for Human Services and Housing activities. He noted the
discussion of how to distribute the 2007 CDBG funds through the Human Services
Review Committee included a complete review of all “Request for Funding”
applications and the distribution percentage of funds in 2006. The Committee’s
goals were to have the best and highest use of these funds for human services that
demonstrated the most direct benefit to the community.
Neal said for over a decade, the Eden Prairie City Council has approved the
allocation of CDBG funds to the Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association
(GMDCA) to provide child care subsidy for low income Eden Prairie residents who
meet certain criteria. In October, 2006, GMDCA ceased operation and are no
longer administering the CDBG funds for the subsidy program. A total of
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$24,462.78 in CDBG funds from previous years’ allocations remains allocated for
this program. Hennepin County has selected a new agency, Jewish Vocational
Services (JVS) to take over administration of the child care subsidy program. Staff
requests Council approval for the reallocation of the remaining funds from
GMDCA, to JVS.
Young then asked for any comments from the audience.
Kathy Engel, representing the HOME program, thanked the Council for their
support of the HOME program for senior citizens.
MOTION: Butcher moved, seconded by Duckstad, to close the Public Hearing
and to adopt Resolution 2007-34 approving use of funds for 2007 Community
Development Block Grant Funds and Reallocation of Specific 2005/2006
Community Development Block Grant Funds. Motion carried 5-0.
B. BLUFF COUNTRY VILLAGE Request for: Planned Unit Development Concept
Review on 5.8 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review on 5.8 acres,
Zoning District Amendment in the Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District on
2.7 acres, Site Plan Review on 2.7 acres and Preliminary Plat of 5.8 acres into two
lots and one outlot. Location: Hennepin Town Road & Pioneer Trail. (Resolution
2007-35 for PUD Concept Review; Ordinance for PUD District Review and
Zoning District Amendment; Resolution 2007-36 for Preliminary Plat)
Neal said official notice of this public hearing was published in the February 8,
2007, Eden Prairie Sun Current and sent to 281 property owners. He said the
proposed plan includes a 2,300 square-foot coffee shop, a 12,000 square- foot retail
building, and 3.1 acre lot for future development that shows 16,262 square feet of
building. The plan conforms to the requirements of the neighborhood commercial
zoning district. This project amends an approved plan for a 3,200 square-foot
restaurant and a building with 28,041 square feet of retail on the first floor with 94
apartment units on 3 additional floors. The 120-Day Review Period expires on
March 10, 2007. The Planning Commission first reviewed this project at the
December 8, 2006 meeting and recommended a continuance with direction to the
developer to revise the architecture, grading, and tree preservation plans. At the
January 22, 2007 meeting the Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend
approval of the project to the City Council.
There were no comments from the audience.
MOTION: Aho moved, seconded by Nelson, to close the Public Hearing, to adopt
Resolution 2007-35 for Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 5.8 acres; to
approve 1st Reading of the Ordinance for Planned Unit Development District
Review with waivers, and Zoning District Amendment in the Neighborhood
Commercial District on 5.8 acres; to adopt Resolution 2007-36 for Preliminary Plat
on 5.8 acres into 2 lots; and to direct Staff to prepare a Development Agreement
incorporating Staff and Board recommendations and Council conditions. Motion
carried 5-0.
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IX. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
MOTION: Butcher moved, seconded by Duckstad, to approve the Payment of Claims. The
motion was approved on a roll call vote, with Aho, Butcher, Duckstad, Nelson and
Young voting “aye.”
X. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE
SECTION 2.23 BY ESTABLISHING A BUDGET ADVISORY
COMMISSION
Neal noted this is a continued item from the Council’s January 16 meeting, when
Mayor Young proposed the establishment of a new citizen advisory commission to
assist the city with the management of the City’s annual budget. At that meeting
Mayor Young asked for Councilmembers to review a draft charter statement for the
proposed commission and to report any questions, concerns or ideas to the City
Council at the Council’s February 6 meeting. At the February 6 meeting,
Councilmember Duckstad shared a suggested mission statement for the
commission. There was a consensus of support for the proposal put forward by
Councilmember Duckstad.
Neal said he reformatted Councilmember Duckstad’s proposal to more closely
align with the structure that is used to describe the City’s advisory commissions in
chapter 2.23 of the City Code. The reformatted version of Councilmember
Duckstad’s proposal was included in the Council packets.
Nelson said she would like to change the proposed Subd.1.F.1. to “Learn about the
overall policy direction for the budget as communicated by the City Council to the
City Manager.”
The consensus was to accept Councilmember Nelson’s proposed change.
MOTION: Duckstad moved, seconded by Aho, to approve as amended first
reading of an Ordinance amending City Code sections 2.23 by establishing a
Budget Advisory Commission; and adopting by reference city code chapter 1 and
section 2.99, which among other things, contain penalty provisions. Motion
carried 4-1, with Nelson opposed.
B. BENT CREEK GOLF COURSE REZONING FIRST READING Request for:
Zoning District Change from Rural to Golf Course on 105.8 acres. Location: Bent
Creek Golf Course. (Ordinance for Zoning District Change)
Neal said this is a continued item from the February 6, 2007, meeting. The public
hearing was closed, discussion was tabled on the 1st and 2nd reading of the
ordinance, and staff was directed to prepare findings, conclusions, and order in
support of rezoning the property. He said the findings and conclusions were given
to Councilmembers in advance of the meeting along with additional conclusions
prepared by Councilmember Duckstad for this meeting.
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Young noted this item is not open to public comment.
Duckstad directed a series of questions to City Planner Franzen. He noted there
were frequent references at previous hearings to the Eden Prairie Comprehensive
Guide Plan as it pertained to this particular ordinance for Bent Creek Golf Course,
and he asked when the Guide Plan was first initiated by the City of Eden Prairie.
Franzen replied the City Council adopted a Comprehensive Plan in 1968 and within
that guide plan there is a designation called quasi-public and the quasi-public
designation matched the location of the golf course at that time.
Duckstad asked if the Guide Plan as created in 1968 did include the now-existing
Bent Creek Golf Course such that it referred to it as public/quasi-public in total or
in part. Fransen said in 1970 when the City Council reviewed a Planned Unit
Development (PUD) referred to as Edenvale, the location of the golf course
changed. It was a 27-hole golf course during the 1960’s, but it was converted to an
18-hole course in the Edenvale project. Consequently the area of quasi-public was
readjusted to match the boundaries of the golf course as presented by Edenvale in
1970.
Duckstad asked if the Guide Plan was updated in 1976 or thereabouts. Fransen said
it was updated in 1979. Duckstad asked if in the 1979 revision the area that is now
Bent Creek Golf Course continued to be classified as public/quasi-public. Fransen
said that was correct.
Duckstad asked if in 1984 the current owner purchased the Bent Creek Golf
Course. Franzen said that was correct. Duckstad said that means at the time the golf
course was purchased by the present owner, it was also classified as public/quasi-
public. Franzen said that was true. Duckstad asked if is true then that Bent Creek
Golf Course has been continually classified as public/quasi-public since 1970.
Franzen said that was correct.
Duckstad then read the definitions of public and quasi-public designations in the
current Guide Plan and asked Franzen if those were correct. Franzen said that was
the definition in the Comprehensive Guide Plan dated March 19, 2002; however,
the Council subsequently voted to amend the definition of quasi-public to exclude
private golf courses and country clubs. Fransen asked City Attorney Rosow if that
was correct. Rosow said that was correct. Duckstad then asked if, from 1970 to
2002, the Bent Creek Golf Course was designated public/quasi-public. Franzen said
it was.
Duckstad asked if it was also true that the definition of public/quasi-public
classification was similar in 1968 when the original Guide Plan was created by the
City. Franzen replied the 1968 Guide Plan does not contain a definition of quasi-
public. Duckstad asked if it just makes a reference to public/quasi-public. Franzen
said that was true. Duckstad asked Franzen to interpret as the City Planner what
would be the intention of a classification that would have existed back when the
Guide Plan was created; that is, what uses would be permitted then that would be
any different from the current definition. Franzen said there were three areas
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designated public/quasi-public: the golf course, one in the general area of Flying
Cloud Airport, and an area generally below Hwy 212 along the Minnesota River.
Duckstad asked Franzen if, when you have a Guide Plan that has a history with that
classification, he as a City Planner recognized that such a classification would not
allow the typical type of residential, commercial and industrial development.
Franzen said that was true. Duckstad asked if the Guide Plan designation initially
put on the property that is now Bent Creek Golf Course always prohibited
development of any residential, commercial or industrial use. Franzen replied that
was true because the 1968 Guide Plan also depicted areas for commercial, office,
industrial and residential development.
Duckstad asked if the Guide Plan has a section that addresses zoning and its
relationship to the Guide Plan itself. Franzen said it does. Duckstad understood that
the Guide Plan indicates in part that the zoning designated on a piece of property
can change, but if the Guide Plan called for public/quasi-public and the zoning
called for rural, then the Guide Plan indicates the zoning should be made to
conform to the Guide Plan classification. Franzen agreed. Duckstad asked if that
was also true for present law for the State of Minnesota. Franzen said that was true.
Duckstad said in the earlier hearings there was reference to Planned Unit
Developments (PUD’s), and the property known as Bent Creek was included as
part of a larger 1000-acre tract known as Edenvale development in 1970. He asked
Franzen to describe what a definition of PUD means for a tract of land. Franzen
said it is an overlay to a zoning district. A PUD for a City examines on a very large
scale the relationship between the different land uses proposed for the PUD and the
plan for the orderly development of sewer, water, roads, parks and open spaces.
The 1970 Edenvale PUD master plan had about 4200 residential units comprising
about 420 acres including open spaces, for a total density of about 10 units per acre.
The balance of the 1000 acres was set aside for commercial and industrial
development.
Duckstad asked, when a PUD is created and all the land within it is considered as
one unit, does that mean the Bent Creek Golf Course would be an integral part of
the larger unit. Franzen said that was correct because the golf course was part of the
open space that represented about 25% of the land use component in the Edenvale
PUD as proposed in 1970.
Duckstad asked if the records here at City Hall indicate that the developer agreed to
keep it as a golf course, recreation area or open space. Franzen said the official
records indicate that. Duckstad then asked if the records have been available at City
Hall for anyone to see. Franzen said they are.
Duckstad then said that would mean the present owner, Mr. Hertogs, when he
purchased the property in 1984, would have had an opportunity to come to City
Hall and ask to review the records that would show the golf course was part of the
PUD and there was an express written commitment that the golf course would
remain indefinitely.
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Aho said he thought Councilmember Duckstad’s careful review gives an indication
of the thorough review the City Council has undergone regarding this item. He said
he did not want to get into litigation of any kind, but the Council feels strongly we
must act with due diligence on any item before the Council and also must act
according to law and past history.
Young said it was his intention to approve the first reading of the ordinance and to
support the adoption of the findings and conclusions including the additional
conclusions submitted by Councilmember Duckstad. He said the most critical
component involved in Bent Creek has always been the PUD.
Young read Items G and L from the Conclusions regarding the Findings of Fact
and Conclusions on the Bent Creek Golf Course Rezoning, noting he thought those
two items were particularly relevant. He also believed Conclusion T was especially
important in that it spoke to what we are doing and not doing tonight in its
declaration that the City is not engaging in a governmental enterprise through re-
guiding and rezoning the golf course property, nor is the City re-guiding or
rezoning the property in an attempt to acquire open space. He said Conclusion T
further states that the change in the Guide Plan designation and the rezoning of the
Property recognizes and is consistent with the Property’s long term historical use as
a golf course.
MOTION: Butcher moved, seconded by Nelson, to adopt the Findings and
Conclusions including the nine conclusions in Councilmember Duckstad’s
Additional Conclusions, and to approve 1st Reading of the Ordinance for Zoning
District Change from Rural to GC- Golf Course 105.8 acres. Motion carried 5-0.
C. OLYMPIC HILLS GOLF COURSE REZONING FIRST READING Request
for: Zoning District Change from Rural to Golf Course on 169.1 acres, Zoning
District Change from RM-6.5 to Golf Course on 1.6 acres, Zoning District Change
from R1-13.5 to Golf Course on .52 acres. Location: Olympic Hills Golf Course.
(Ordinance for Zoning District Change)
Neal said this is a continued item from the February 6, 2007 meeting. The public
hearing was closed, discussion was tabled on the 1st and 2nd readings of the
ordinance, and staff was directed to prepare findings, conclusions, and order in
support of rezoning the property.
MOTION: Duckstad moved, seconded by Aho, to adopt the Findings and
Conclusions, and to approve 1st Reading of the Ordinance for Zoning District
Change from Rural to GC-Golf Course on 169. 1 acres , from RM-6.5 to GC-Golf
Course on 1.6 acres, and from R1-13.5 to GC-Golf Course on .52 acres. Motion
carried 5-0.
D. BEARPATH GOLF COURSE REZONING FIRST READING Request for:
Zoning District Change from Rural to Golf Course on 198.04 acres. Location:
Bearpath Golf Course. (Ordinance for Zoning District Change)
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Neal said this is a continued item from the February 6, 2007, meeting. The public
hearing was closed, discussion was tabled on the 1st and 2nd reading of the
ordinance, and staff was directed to prepare findings, conclusions, and order in
support of rezoning the property.
MOTION: Aho moved, seconded by Nelson to adopt the Findings and
Conclusions, and to approve 1st Reading of the Ordinance for Zoning District
Change from Rural to GC-Golf Course on 198.04 acres. Motion carried 5-0.
E. GLEN LAKE GOLF COURSE REZONING FIRST READING Request for:
Zoning District Change from Public to Golf Course on 50.69 acres. Location: Glen
Lake Golf Course. (Ordinance for Zoning District Change)
Neal said this is a continued item from the February 6, 2007 meeting. The public
hearing was closed, discussion was tabled on the 1st and 2nd reading of the
ordinance, and staff was directed to prepare findings, conclusions, and order in
support of rezoning the property.
MOTION: Butcher moved, seconded by Aho, to adopt the Findings and
Conclusions, and to approve 1st Reading of the Ordinance for Zoning District
Change from Public to GC-Golf Course on 50.69 acres. Motion carried 5-0.
F. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 4-2007 AMENDING CITY CODE
SECTION 2.23 BY ESTABLISHING A BUDGET ADVISORY COMMISSION
Neal said this is a second reading of an ordinance adopted and amended earlier this
evening by the City Council amending City Code Section 2.23 by establishing a
Budget Advisory Commission. He said because first and second reading are
occurring at the same meeting, the second reading of the ordinance will require a
unanimous vote for approval.
Nelson said, although she has questions about the Budget Advisory Commission
and believes fiduciary responsibility is that of the Council, she does intend to vote
for second reading.
Neal said if the ordinance passes we do have the Board and Commission interview
process next week and he would encourage Councilmembers to recruit for the
Budget Advisory Commission and have them apply by email so that members of
the new commission can be appointed next week.
Butcher asked if there is a way to review the commission to see if it is working the
way we want it to work once we have approved it. Neal said it would be very much
the same as the review earlier this evening of the Flying Cloud Airport
Commission. We will have a joint meeting next year where the Budget Advisory
Commission will be evaluated and a presentation made to the Council.
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Butcher asked if we need a unanimous vote to amend the ordinance for this
commission at a later date. Rosow said it would require only a majority vote to
change the ordinance or the structure of the commission later, and we only need a
unanimous vote tonight because first and second readings are occurring at the same
meeting.
Duckstad said he thought the mission statement specifically limited the commission
members to one year. Neal said we structured this commission under the standard
set of rules and procedures for commissions which allows the Council to set up to
3-year terms. That determination would occur when the Council establishes the
Commission during the appointment process.
Young said the meeting today with the Flying Cloud Airport Commission is one he
hoped we can continue with all the other commissions. He expected that we would
have a very close relationship with the Budget Advisory Commission so we would
know if it was working as we anticipated.
Duckstad said he understood the work to be done by the commission members
would be advisory only as to goals, needs, resources and priorities and to that
extent we would retain total control of the budget process. Young said he did not
anticipate the Budget Advisory Commission would relieve the Council of any
responsibility at all.
MOTION: Aho moved, seconded by Duckstad, to approve second reading of
Ordinance 4-2007 amending City Code sections 2.23 by establishing a Budget
Advisory Commission; and adopting by reference city code chapter 1 and section
2.99, which among other things, contain penalty provisions. Motion carried 5-0.
G. BENT CREEK GOLF COURSE REZONING SECOND READING Second
Reading of Ordinance 5-2007 for Zoning District Change from Rural to Golf
Course on 105.8 acres. Location: Bent Creek Golf Course. (Ordinance 5-2007 for
Zoning District Change)
Neal said this is second reading of the ordinance rezoning the Bent Creek Golf
Course from Rural to GC-Golf Course. It does require a unanimous vote of the
Council to be approved because first and second readings are occurring on the same
evening.
MOTION: Butcher moved, seconded by Duckstad, to approve 2nd Reading of
Ordinance 5-2007 for rezoning from Rural to GC-Golf Course on 105.8 acres.
Motion carried 5-0.
H. OLYMPIC HILLS GOLF COURSE REZONING SECOND READING
Second Reading of Ordinance 6-2007 for Zoning District Change from Rural to
Golf Course on 169.1 acres, Zoning District Change from RM-6.5 to Golf Course
on 1.6 acres, Zoning District Change from R1-13.5 to Golf Course on .52 acres.
Location: Olympic Hills Golf Course. (Ordinance 6-2007 for Zoning District
Change)
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Neal said this is second reading of the ordinance rezoning the Olympic Hills Golf
Course from Rural, Rm-6.5 and R1-13.5 to GC-Golf Course. It does require a
unanimous vote of the Council to be approved because first and second readings
are occurring on the same evening.
MOTION: Aho moved, seconded by Nelson, to approve 2nd Reading of
Ordinance 6-2007 for Zoning District Change from Rural to GC-Golf Course on
169. 1 acres , from RM-6.5 to GC-Golf Course on 1.6 acres, and from R1-13.5 to
GC-Golf Course on .52 acre. Motion carried 5-0.
I. BEARPATH GOLF COURSE REZONING SECOND READING Second
Reading of Ordinance 7-2007 for Zoning District Change from Rural to Golf
Course on 198.04 acres. Location: Bearpath Golf Course. (Ordinance 7-2007 for
Zoning District Change)
Neal said this is second reading of the ordinance rezoning the Bearpath Golf
Course from Rural to GC-Golf Course. It does require a unanimous vote of the
Council to be approved because first and second readings are occurring on the same
evening.
MOTION: Duckstad moved, seconded by Nelson, to approve 2nd Reading of
Ordinance 7-2007 for rezoning from Rural to GC-Golf Course on 198.04 acres.
Motion carried 5-0.
J. GLEN LAKE GOLF COURSE REZONING SECOND READING Second
Reading of Ordinance 8-2007 for Zoning District Change from Public to Golf
Course on 50.69 acres. Location: Glen Lake Golf Course. (Ordinance 8-2007 for
Zoning District Change)
Neal said this is second reading of the ordinance rezoning the Glen Lake Golf
Course from Public to GC-Golf Course. It does require a unanimous vote of the
Council to be approved because first and second readings are occurring on the same
evening.
MOTION: Aho moved, seconded by Butcher, to approve 2nd Reading of
Ordinance 8-2007 for rezoning from Public to GC-Golf Course on 50.69 acres.
Motion carried 5-0.
K. AUTHORIZING A STUDY OF SIGNS DISPLAYING ANIMATION OR
ELECTRONICALLY CHANGING IMAGES OR MESSAGES
(RESOLUTION 2007-37)
Neal said the City Attorney recommends that the City consider amending its code
to account for new LED billboard technology. The resolution authorizes a study of
potential amendments.
Rosow said Items X.K., X.L., and X.M. are a series of actions to first authorize a
study of signs displaying animation or electronically changing images or messages
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and approve first and second readings of an interim ordinance declaring a
moratorium on the installation of such signs.
Rosow said we have received information on the new technology for LED
billboards as large as paper billboards have been constructed in other cities. The
signs are very bright and eye-catching, and there is a concern in the governmental
community that they perhaps pose a hazard to driving. He reviewed the recent
litigation the City of Minnetonka has been involved in regarding these LED signs.
Rosow said we undertook an analysis of the ordinance over the last several years
and we thought we were in a better position than Minnetonka with the language
used; however, Eden Prairie’s ordinance was developed at a time when LED signs
were not envisioned. He said we want to change the ordinance in order not to leave
any doubt that those kinds of signs are regulated. He thought it was appropriate to
present the opportunity for the Council to place a moratorium on this type of sign in
order to allow staff time to review the ordinance with this specifically in mind and
bring back proposed changes. He said there was an ordinance adopted by
Bloomington regarding such signs included in the Council’s information packet.
Rosow noted that Attorney John Baker was in the audience tonight. Attorney Baker
represented Eden Prairie in our previous litigation regarding the sign ordinance and
he also represented Minnetonka in their litigation. He was available to answer any
specific questions about the current litigation.
Neal noted Item X.K. is a resolution seeking the study, and Items X.L and X.M. are
first and second readings of an interim ordinance prohibiting the construction of
LED signs. The vote for the second reading of the interim ordinance would have to
be unanimous because first and second readings are occurring on the same evening.
MOTION: Butcher moved, seconded by Aho, to adopt Resolution 2007-37
authorizing a study to determine what amendments to the City Code are required to
protect the public health, safety and welfare with respect to signs displaying
animation or electronically changing images or messages. Motion carried 5-0.
L. FIRST READING OF AN INTERIM ORDINANCE TEMPORARILY
PROHIBITING INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCTION,
RECONSTRUCTION, EXPANSION, ERECTION, PLACEMENT OR
DISPLAY OF ANY SIGN DISPLAYING ANIMATION OR
ELECTRONICALLY CHANGING IMAGES OR MESSAGES
Rosow noted he would like to change Section 5 of the interim ordinance to read,
“…, for a period not to exceed one year as set forth in Minn. Stat….”
MOTION: Duckstad moved, seconded by Butcher, to approve the First Reading of
an Interim Ordinance temporarily prohibiting installation, construction,
reconstruction, expansion, erection, placement or display of any sign displaying
animation or electronically changing images or messages, including the change in
wording to Section 5 recommended by City Attorney Rosow. Motion carried 5-0.
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M. SECOND READING OF INTERIM ORDINANCE 9-2007 TEMPORARILY
PROHIBITING INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCTION,
RECONSTRUCTION, EXPANSION, ERECTION, PLACEMENT OR
DISPLAY OF ANY SIGN DISPLAYING ANIMATION OR
ELECTRONICALLY CHANGING IMAGES OR MESSAGES AND
ADOPTING RESOLUTION 2007-38 APPROVING THE SUMMARY
ORDINANCE
MOTION: Aho moved, seconded by Nelson, to approve the Second Reading of
Interim Ordinance 9-2007 temporarily prohibiting installation, construction,
reconstruction, expansion, erection, placement or display of any sign displaying
animation or electronically changing images or messages and to adopt Resolution
2007-38 approving the summary ordinance. Motion carried 5-0.
XI. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
XII. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
XIII. APPOINTMENTS
XIV. REPORTS
A. REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS
B. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
1. Flying Cloud Airport Sanitary Sewer & Water Project
Neal said we discussed this item briefly in the workshop this evening.
Flying Cloud Airport does not have sanitary sewer and water and we would
like to oblige their request for this service. He said the sewer and water
installation is identified in our Memorandum of Agreement with MAC and
is a requirement by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to close all
private wells and septic systems at the airport. This project has been a
moving target in MAC’s Capital Improvement Program for many years and
its limited capability to fully fund the project at this time make it difficult to
know whether funding will occur any time soon. The City is offering to
partnership with MAC to finance the project through our system which
would mean they would bear all the costs for the project and would pay the
City back over 20-years.
Aho asked if this would be coordinated with the project to reconstruct
Pioneer Trail. Neal said it is being coordinated, and our Engineering
Department would like this project underway or completed this year prior to
the larger road project starting next year.
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Nelson thought it was important to get this done and she is concerned about
any old wells or septic systems out there. Duckstad said he supported the
project. Butcher said this has been a long time in coming.
MOTION: Butcher moved, seconded by Duckstad, to support the offer
made to the Metropolitan Airports Commission to finance its portion of the
sanitary sewer and water project along Pioneer Trail through General
Obligation Bonds and to have this project completed in 2007. Motion
carried 5-0.
2. Public Notice Requirements and Practices
Neal said there was discussion at the last meeting as to whether our system
of public notice is creating more problems. He said the notification area for
public hearings varies with the type of public hearing. For the project at
Forest Hills Park, staff identified a 1500-foot notice area around Forest
Hills Park. We then identified through the database those living in the units
affected within the designated area to create a mailing list. The mailing list
is kept in the files in order to check whether some individual was notified.
Neal said we can make the areas bigger but it increases the expense. He said
we also include the public hearing notices in the newspaper and also on the
web site.
Young said he thought Mr. Mallow’s point was the families whose children
attend Forest Hills School should have been notified. Neal said the only
way we could do that would be to get the mailing list from the School
District. We would have to ask them to provide that and he was not sure
they would be willing to do that.
Nelson thought in the specific cases where school playgrounds are involved
we should try to notify the families. She thought we should do something,
such as a flyer sent home with the students, in coordination with the School
District to send notice to families.
Aho thought this was a unique case in that the city owns a park within the
confines of the school grounds. He thought it would be good to notify all
the families but not necessarily by means of a city mailing.
Butcher said there is another school park coming up at Prairie View and she
thought we should keep that in mind when we notify people about that. She
thought we need to be very careful how much we spend on notifications and
it would be good to explore different ways of doing it.
Dietz said he thought if Mr. Lambert were present, he would say it is a
neighborhood park so sending it to just the School District would not reach
all of those who use the park.
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Duckstad said he thought notifying the public of the opportunity to attend a
meeting is a very important effort and we should make an extra effort even
if it costs more money.
Rosow said in the provisions of the Minnesota statute concerning Data
Practices, it would appear it would take a discussion with the School
District. The names could be treated as directory information and that data
then would be available.
C. REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
1. Major Center Area Implementation Update
Jeremiah said this is an update of implementation activities recommended
by the Major Center Area (MCA) Study. The Major Center Area (MCA)
Study was adopted by the City Council on January 17, 2006 as an advisory
tool. The study includes land use, transportation and wayfinding
recommendations for the Valley View Road/Prairie Center Drive “ring
road” area. A task force guided the study and public input was received
from the residential and business communities through a series of meetings
and open houses. The final report includes an implementation chapter with
specific recommendations for near term (0-7 years) and long-term (8+ year)
activities.
Jeremiah said there is a report included as an attachment in the information
packet that provides an update of the implementation. She reviewed the
progress made on the implementation. She noted the MCA Wayfinding
Committee has developed a list of general consensus items that were also
included in the information packets.
Young asked if both of the LRT routes into Eden Prairie survived into the
EIS phase. Jeremiah said they are being considered as one route at this point
in that our preferred alternative is being studied in detail and the other one
is being considered as a fall-back.
Nelson asked if there was any possibility of taking another look at
realignment of the route from Singletree and West 78th. Dietz said we are
proposing to do an interim project on Singletree Lane for the Windsor Plaza
and Bobby & Steve’s projects. He said there is at some point a potential to
work with Target and Eden Prairie Center for redevelopment in that area but
it would be expensive to do this without a willing partner. Nelson asked if
there is only one realignment route. Dietz said no, there was an original plan
that addressed the route and we were working on building consensus on
how to realign it but that did not work.
D. REPORT OF PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
E. REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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F. REPORT OF POLICE CHIEF
G. REPORT OF FIRE CHIEF
H. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY
XV. OTHER BUSINESS
Aho invited Councilmembers and staff to attend a transportation/transit legislation meeting
as part of the I-494 Corridor Commission on February 28th at 7:00 PM at Minnetonka City
Hall.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Butcher moved, seconded by Nelson, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried
5-0. Mayor Young adjourned the meeting at 8:25 PM.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SECTION: Consent Calendar
DATE:
March 6, 2007
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:
Christy Weigel, Police/
Community Investigations
Unit
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Clerk’s License Application List
ITEM NO.:
VII.A.
These licenses have been approved by the department heads responsible for the licensed activity.
Cigarette & Tobacco Products
Anderson Market, Inc
DBA: Anderson Market
8795 Columbine Road
(formerly Super Gas U.S.A.)
New Liquor License(s)
Licensee name: E.P. ISOC, LLC
DBA: Cosi – Eden Prairie
12555 Castlemoor Drive
2007 Renewal Licenses
Private Kennel
Lee Emerson-Nightengale - cats
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SECTION: Consent Agenda
DATE:
03/06/07
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:
Community Development/Planning
Janet Jeremiah
Scott A. Kipp
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Whispering Ridge
ITEM NO.:
VII.B.
Requested Action
Move to:
• Approve 2nd Reading of the Ordinance for Zoning District Change from R1-22 to R1-
13.5 on 3.78 acres; and
• Approve the Development Agreement for Whispering Ridge; and
• Approve and Authorize Issuance of a Grading Permit for Whispering Ridge subject to
release by the City Engineer upon determination that the final contract documents
conform to plans stamp dated January 2, 2007, as approved by the City Council.
Synopsis
This is approval of a nine lot single family development.
The 120-Day Review Period Expires on April 19, 2007.
Attachments
1. Ordinance
2. Ordinance Summary
3. Development Agreement
WHISPERING RIDGE
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 10-2007
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 11 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
R1-22 Zoning District and be placed in the R1-13.5 Zoning District.
Section 3. The proposal is hereby adopted and the land shall be, and hereby is
removed from the R1-22 Zoning District and shall be included hereafter in the R1-13.5 Zoning
District, and the legal descriptions of land in each District referred to in City Code Section 11.03,
Subdivision1, Subparagraph B, shall be, and are amended accordingly.
Section 4. City Code Chapter 1, entitled “General Provisions and Definitions
Applicable to the Entire City Code Including Penalty for Violation” and Section 11.99,
“Violation a Misdemeanor” are hereby adopted in their entirety, by reference, as though repeated
verbatim herein.
Section 5. The land shall be subject to the terms and conditions of that certain
Development Agreement dated as of March 6, 2007, entered into between Premier Development
of the Twin Cities, Inc., and the City of Eden Prairie, and which Agreement are hereby made a
part hereof.
Section 6. 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
6th day of February, 2007, 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 6th day of March,
2007.
ATTEST:
_____________________________ _____________________________
Kathleen A. Porta, City Clerk Phil Young, Mayor
PUBLISHED in the Eden Prairie Sun Current on__________________, 2007.
EXHIBIT A - WHISPERING RIDGE
Legal Description Before Final Plat
Lot 1, Block 1, Alm Eden Heights Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Subject to drainage and utility easements as shown on plat.
The boundaries of the underlying plat of Eden Heights Addition are marked by judicial
landmarks placed at the northwest corner of said plat, the northeast corner of Lot 1, Block 1, the
southwest corner of Lot 5, Block 3 and the most southerly of the southeast corners of Lot 2,
Block 3.
Lot 2, Block 1, Alm Eden Heights Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Subject to drainage and utility easements as shown on plat of Alm Eden Heights Addition;
The boundaries of the underlying plat of Eden Heights Addition are marked by judicial
landmarks placed at the northwest corner of said plat, the northeast corner of Lot 1, Block 1, the
southwest corner of Lot 5, Block 3, and the most southerly of the southeast corners of Lot 2,
Block 3.
Lot 10, Block 1, Eden Heights, Hennepin County, Minnesota
The boundaries of which plat are marked by judicial landmarks placed at the northeast corner of
Lot 1, Block 1, one at the Northwest corner of said plat, one at the southwest corner of Lot 5,
Block 3, and one at the most southerly of the two southeast corners of Lot 2, Block 3
Legal Description After Final Plat
Lots 1-9, Block 1, WHISPERING RIDGE, Hennepin County, Minnesota
WHISPERING RIDGE
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
SUMMARY OF
ORDINANCE NO. 10-2007
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 at16440, 16480 and 16500
Hilltop Road, from the R1-22 Zoning District to the R1-13.5 Zoning District. 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 Porta, City Clerk Phil Young, Mayor
PUBLISHED in the Eden Prairie Sun Current on__________________, 2007.
(A full copy of the text of this Ordinance is available from City Clerk.)
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
WHISPERING RIDGE
THIS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into as of March 6,
2007, by Premier Development of the Twin Cities, Inc., a Minnesota corporation, hereinafter
referred to as "Developer," its successors and assigns, and the CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, a
municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City”:
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Developer has applied to City for Zoning District Change from R1-22 to R1-
13.5 Zoning District on 3.78 acres, and Preliminary Plat of 3.78 acres into 9 lots and road right-of-
way, legally described on Exhibit A (the “Property”);
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the City adopting Ordinance No. 10-2007 for
Zoning District Change from R1-22 to R1-13.5 on 3.78 acres, and Resolution No. 2007-28 for
Preliminary Plat, Developer agrees to construct, develop and maintain the Property as follows:
1. PLANS: Developer shall develop the Property in conformance with the materials revised
and stamp dated January 2, 2007, reviewed and approved by the City Council on February 6,
2007, (hereinafter the "Plans") and identified on Exhibit B, subject to such changes and
modifications as provided herein.
2. EXHIBIT C: Developer agrees to the terms, covenants, agreements, and conditions set
forth in Exhibit C.
3. DEVELOPER’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR CODE VIOLATIONS: In the event of a
violation of City Code relating to use of the Land construction thereon or failure to fulfill an
obligation imposed upon the Developer pursuant to this Agreement, City shall give 24 hour
notice of such violation in order to allow a cure of such violation, provided however, City
need not issue a building or occupancy permit for construction or occupancy on the Land
while such a violation is continuing, unless waived by City.
The existence of a violation of City Code or the failure to perform or fulfill an obligation
required by this Agreement shall be determined solely and conclusively by the City Manager
of the City or a designee.
4. DEVELOPER'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR ITS CONTRACTORS: Developer shall
release, defend and indemnify City, its elected and appointed officials, employees and agents
from and against any and all claims, demands, lawsuits, complaints, loss, costs (including
attorneys’ fees), damages and injunctions relating to any acts, failures to act, errors,
omissions of Developer or Developer's consultants, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers
and agents. Developer shall not be released from its responsibilities to release, defend and
indemnify because of any inspection, review or approval by City.
5. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION REGARDING FLYING CLOUD AIRPORT: No
lot shall be sold or transferred to the first intended residential homeowner, nor an agreement
entered into to construct a home on any lot within the development unless the Developer or
its successors and/or assigns personally delivers prior to execution of a purchase agreement
or an agreement to construct a home on the lot (whichever comes first), a disclosure
statement in form and substance as attached as Exhibit E hereto regarding the Flying Cloud
Airport. If the initial purchaser of a lot from the Developer is not the initial intended
homeowner of a residence to be constructed on the lot, Developer shall require by
contractual obligation with its initial purchaser the delivery of the disclosure statement to the
initial intended residential homeowner prior to execution by the intended homeowner of any
agreement to construct a home or agreement to purchase a lot (whichever comes first).
6. GRADING, DRAINAGE, AND STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION
PLANS:
A. FINAL GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN: Developer agrees that the grading
and drainage plan contained in the Plans is conceptual. Prior to the release of a land
alteration permit for the Property, Developer shall submit and obtain the City
Engineer's written approval of a final grading and drainage plan for the Property.
The final grading and drainage plan shall include all wetland information, including
wetland boundaries, wetland buffer strips and wetland buffer monument locations;
all Stormwater Facilities, such as water quality ponding areas, stormwater detention
areas, and stormwater infiltration systems; and any other items required by the
application for and release of a land alteration permit. All design calculations for
storm water quality and quantity together with a drainage area map shall be
submitted with the final grading and drainage plan. Prior to release of the grading
bond, Developer shall certify to the City that the Stormwater Facilities conform to
the final grading plan and that the Stormwater Facilities are functioning in
accordance with the approved plans.
Developer shall employ the design professional who prepared the final grading plan.
The design professional shall monitor construction for conformance to the approved
final grading plan and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The design
professional shall provide a final report to the City certifying completion of the
grading in conformance the approved final grading plan and SWPPP.
B. STORMWATER FACILITY CONSTRUCTION: Stormwater Facilities,
including detention basins, retention basins or Stormwater Infiltration Systems (such
as rainwater gardens, vegetated swales, infiltration basins, vegetated filters, filter
strips, curbless parking lot islands, parking lot islands with curb-cuts, traffic islands,
tree box filters, bioretention systems or infiltration trenches) shall be maintained by
the Developer during construction and for a minimum of two (2) full growing
seasons after completion of the development to ensure that soil compaction, erosion,
clogging, vegetation loss and channelization of flow are not occurring, and thereafter
by the Owner of the Property. A Planting Plan for the Stormwater Facilities must be
submitted prior to release of the first building permit for the Development
Developer shall employ the design professional who prepared the final grading plan
to monitor construction of the Stormwater Facilities for conformance to the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency publication entitled “State of Minnesota Storm
water Manual” dated November 2005, the approved final grading plan and the
requirements listed herein.
All Stormwater Infiltration Systems shall be delineated with erosion control fencing
prior to construction. The Stormwater Infiltration Systems shall be installed using
low-impact earth moving equipment. No equipment, vehicles, supplies or other
materials shall be allowed in the areas designated for stormwater infiltration during
construction. Pervious surfaces shall be stabilized with seed and mulch or sod and
all impervious surfaces must be completed prior to final grading and planting of the
Stormwater Infiltration Systems.
All Stormwater Facilities shall be kept free of debris, litter, invasive plants and
sediment which shall be removed by hand or with a flat-bottomed shovel or rake
during dry periods. Only enough sediment shall be removed as needed to restore
hydraulic capacity, leaving as much of the vegetation in place as possible. Any
damaged turf or vegetation shall be reseeded or replaced.
After the two year period of Developer maintenance, the Owner of the Property shall
be responsible for maintenance of the Stormwater Facilities. This shall include
debris and litter removal, removal of noxious and invasive plants, removal of dead
and diseased plants, re-mulching of void areas, replanting or reseeding areas where
dead or diseased plants were removed and hand removal of sediment build-up.
C. STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP): Prior to
issuance of a land alteration permit, Developer shall submit to the City Engineer and
obtain City Engineer's written approval of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) for the Property. The SWPPP shall include all boundary erosion control
features, temporary stockpile locations, turf restoration procedures and best
management practices to be utilized within the Project. Prior to release of the
grading bond, Developer shall complete implementation of the approved SWPPP.
7. GRADING IN THE WOODED AREAS ON SITE: Prior to grading within any of the
wooded areas on the Property, delineated on Exhibit B, Developer shall submit to the City
Forester and receive the City Forester's written approval of a plan depicting construction
grading limits on the Property. Prior to the issuance of any land alteration permit, Developer
shall place a construction fence on the approved construction grading limits. Developer shall
notify the City and watershed district 48 hours in advance of grading so that the construction
limit fence may be field inspected and approved by the City Engineer and City Forester.
Developer shall maintain the construction limit fence until written approval is granted by the
City to remove the fence.
8. INTERIOR NOISE MITIGATION PLAN: Prior to issuance of each residential building
permit for the Property, Developer shall submit to the City Building Official, and obtain the
City Building Official’s written approval of plans that establish that each residence is
designed to meet the structural performance standards for residential interior sound levels,
depicted in the Metropolitan Council’s Transportation Policy Plan, Appendix H,
(Metropolitan Council Land Use Compatibility Guidelines for Aircraft Noise) Table 4,
adopted December 15, 2004.
9. OWNER’S SUPPLEMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT: The Owner’s
Supplements to this Agreement executed by and between the City of Eden Prairie and the
following are attached hereto and made a part hereof.
A. Stephen M. Alm and April M Alm, formally known as April M. Dike
B. Nancy Marie Roycraft and Charles Michael Roycraft
10. REMOVAL/SEALING OF EXISTING WELL AND SEPTIC SYSTEMS: Prior to
issuance by City of any permit for grading or building on the Property, Developer shall
submit to the Chief Building Official and to obtain the Chief Building Official's written
approval of plans for demolition and removal of existing septic systems and wells on the
Property, and restoration of the Property.
Prior to issuance by City of any permit for grading or building on the Property, Developer
shall complete the demolition and removal of existing septic systems and wells on the
Property and restore the Property.
Prior to such demolition or removal, Developer shall provide to the City a deposit in the
amount of $ 1,000 to guarantee that Developer completes implementation of the approved
plan. The city shall return to Developer the $ 1,000 deposit at such time as the Chief
Building Official has verified in writing that the Developer has completed implementation of
the approved plan.
11. RETAINING WALLS: Prior to issuance by the City of any permit for grading or
construction on the Property, Developer shall submit to the Chief Building Official, and
obtain the Chief Building Official's written approval of detailed plans for the retaining walls
identified on the grading plan in the Plans.
These plans shall include details with respect to the height, type of materials, and method of
construction to be used for the retaining walls.
Developer shall complete implementation of the approved retaining wall plan in accordance
with the terms and conditions of Exhibit C, attached hereto, prior to issuance of any
occupancy permit for the Property.
12. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT: Prior to the release of the final plat for the
Property, an assessment agreement, in the form and substance as attached in Exhibit D, shall
be signed by the owner(s) of the Property with the City for:
(a) Trunk sewer and water assessments on an assessable area of 3.78 acres
in the amount of $ 16,172.20.
(b) Hilltop Road Street and Utility Improvements in an amount not to exceed
$66,104.00.
13. STREET AND UTILITY PLANS: Prior to issuance by the City of any permit for the
construction of streets and utilities for the Property, Developer shall submit to the City
Engineer, and obtain the City Engineer's written approval of plans for public streets, sanitary
sewer, water and storm sewer. Plans for public infrastructures shall be of a plan view and
profile on 24 x 36 plan sheets consistent with City standards. Prior to release of the final plat
for the Property, Developer shall furnish to the City Engineer and receive the City
Engineer’s written approval of a surety equal to 125% of the cost of said improvements. A
permit fee of five percent of construction value shall be paid to City by Developer. The
design engineer shall provide daily inspection, certify completion in conformance to
approved plans and specifications and provide record drawings.
14. TREE LOSS - TREE REPLACEMENT: There are 513 diameter inches of significant
trees on the Property. Tree loss related to development on the Property is calculated at 231
diameter inches. Tree replacement required is 138 caliper inches. Prior to the issuance of
any grading permit for the Property, Developer shall submit to the City Forester and receive
the City Forester's written approval of a tree replacement plan for 138 caliper inches.
This approved plan shall include replacement trees of a 3-inch diameter minimum size for a
shade tree and a 7-foot minimum height for conifer trees. The approved plan shall also
provide that, should actual tree loss exceed that calculated herein, Developer shall provide
tree replacement on a caliper inch per caliper inch basis for such excess loss.
Prior to issuance of any grading permit for the Property, Developer shall furnish to the City
Planner and receive the City Planner's approval of a tree replacement bond equal to 150% of
the cost of said improvements as required by City Code.
Developer shall complete implementation of the approved tree replacement plan prior to
occupancy permit issuance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to this Agreement have caused these presents to be
executed as of the day and year aforesaid.
DEVELOPER CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
Premier Development of the Twin Cities, Inc.
By ___________________________________ By___________________________
Its ___________________________________ Phil Young
Its Mayor
By ___________________________________ By__ ________________________
Its ___________________________________ Scott H. Neal
Its City Manager
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of ________________, 2007,
by Phil Young and Scott H. Neal, respectively the Mayor and the City Manager of the City of Eden
Prairie, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of said corporation.
_______________________
Notary Public
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of ____________, 2007, by
, the , of Premier Development of the Twin Cities, Inc., a
Minnesota corporation, on behalf of the corporation.
Notary Public
THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY:
City of Eden Prairie
8080 Mitchell Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
EXHIBIT A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – WHISPERING RIDGE
Legal Description Before Final Plat
Lot 1, Block 1, Alm Eden Heights Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Subject to drainage and utility easements as shown on plat.
The boundaries of the underlying plat of Eden Heights Addition are marked by judicial
landmarks placed at the northwest corner of said plat, the northeast corner of Lot 1, Block 1, the
southwest corner of Lot 5, Block 3 and the most southerly of the southeast corners of Lot 2,
Block 3.
Lot 2, Block 1, Alm Eden Heights Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Subject to drainage and utility easements as shown on plat of Alm Eden Heights Addition;
The boundaries of the underlying plat of Eden Heights Addition are marked by judicial
landmarks placed at the northwest corner of said plat, the northeast corner of Lot 1, Block 1, the
southwest corner of Lot 5, Block 3, and the most southerly of the southeast corners of Lot 2,
Block 3.
Lot 10, Block 1, Eden Heights, Hennepin County, Minnesota
The boundaries of which plat are marked by judicial landmarks placed at the northeast corner of
Lot 1, Block 1, one at the Northwest corner of said plat, one at the southwest corner of Lot 5,
Block 3, and one at the most southerly of the two southeast corners of Lot 2, Block 3
Legal Description After Final Plat
Lots 1-9, Block 1, WHISPERING RIDGE, Hennepin County, Minnesota
EXHIBIT B
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – WHISPERING RIDGE
PLANS
LIST OF MATERIALS
1. Preliminary Plat dated 12-29-06 by Sather-Berquist, Inc.
2. Boundary/Location Survey dated 02-13-07 by Sather-Berquist, Inc.
3. Existing Conditions dated 02-13-07 by Sather-Berquist, Inc.
4. Title Sheet dated 12-29-06 by Sather-Berquist, Inc.
5. Street Sheet dated 12-29-06 by Sather-Berquist, Inc.
6. Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Plan dated 12-29-06 by Sather-Berquist, Inc.
7. Storm Sewer Plan dated 12-29-06 by Sather-Berquist, Inc.
8. Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Plan dated 12-29-06 by Sather-Berquist, Inc.
9. Removal Plan dated 12-29-06 by Sather-Berquist, Inc.
10. Tree Survey/Removal Plan dated 12-19-06 by Sather-Berquist, Inc.
11. Site/Tree Replacement Plan dated 12-29-06 by Sather-Berquist, Inc.
EXHIBIT C
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – WHISPERING RIDGE
I. Prior to release of any building permit, Developer shall submit to the City Engineer for
approval two copies of a development plan (1" =100' scale) showing existing and proposed
contours, proposed streets, and lot arrangements and size, minimum floor elevations on each
lot, preliminary alignment and grades for sanitary sewer, water main, and storm sewer, 100-
year flood plain contours, ponding areas, tributary areas to catch basins, arrows showing
direction of storm water flow on all lots, location of walks, trails, and any property deeded to
the City.
II. Developer shall submit detailed construction and storm sewer plans to the Watershed District
for review and approval. Developer shall follow all rules and recommendations of said
Watershed District.
III. Developer shall pay cash park fees as to all of the Property required by City Code in effect as
of the date of the issuance of each building permit for construction on the Property.
IV. If Developer fails to proceed in accordance with this Agreement within twenty-four (24)
months of the date hereof, Developer, for itself, its successors, and assigns, shall not oppose
the City’s reconsideration and rescission of any Rezoning, Site Plan review and/or Guide
Plan review approved in connection with this Agreement, thus restoring the status of the
Property before the Development Agreement and all approvals listed above were approved.
V. Provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and enforceable against the Property and
the Owners, their successors and assigns of the Property.
VI. The Developer hereby irrevocably nominates, constitutes, and appoints and designates the
City as its attorney-in-fact for the sole purpose and right to amend Exhibit A hereto to
identify the legal description of the Property after platting thereof.
VII. Developer represents that it has marketable fee title to the Property, except:
A. Stephen M. Alm and April M Alm, formally known as April M. Dike
B. Nancy Marie Roycraft and Charles Michael Roycraft
With respect to any interest in all portions of the Property which Developer is required,
pursuant to this Agreement, to dedicate or convey to the City (the "Dedicated Property"),
Developer represents and warrants as follows now and at the time of dedication or
conveyance:
A. That Developer has marketable fee title free and clear of all mortgages, liens, and
other encumbrances. Prior to final plat approval, Developer shall provide to the City
a current title insurance policy insuring such a condition of title.
B. That Developer has not used, employed, deposited, stored, disposed of, placed or
otherwise allowed to come in or on the Dedicated Property, any hazardous substance,
hazardous waste, pollutant, or contaminant, including, but not limited to, those
defined in or pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 9601, et. seq., or Minn. Stat., Sec. 115B.01, et.
seq. (such substances, wastes, pollutants, and contaminants hereafter referred to as
"Hazardous Substances");
C. That Developer has not allowed any other person to use, employ, deposit, store,
dispose of, place or otherwise have, in or on the Property, any Hazardous Substances.
D. That no previous owner, operator or possessor of the Property deposited, stored,
disposed of, placed or otherwise allowed in or on the Property any hazardous
substances.
Developer agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, its successors and assigns,
against any and all loss, costs, damage and expense, including reasonable attorneys fees and
costs that the City incurs because of the breach of any of the above representations or
warranties and/or resulting from or due to the release or threatened release of Hazardous
Substances which were, or are claimed or alleged to have been, used, employed, deposited,
stored, disposed of, placed, or otherwise located or allowed to be located, in or on the
Dedicated Property by Developer, its employees, agents, contractors or representatives.
VIII. Developer acknowledges that Developer is familiar with the requirements of Chapter 11,
Zoning, and Chapter 12, Subdivision Regulations, of the City Code and other applicable City
ordinances affecting the development of the Property. Developer agrees to develop the
Property in accordance with the requirements of all applicable City Code requirements and
City Ordinances.
IX. Prior to release of the final plat, Developer shall pay to City fees for the first three (3) years’
street lighting on the public streets adjacent to the Property (including installation costs, if
any, as determined by electrical power provider), engineering review, and street signs.
X. Developer shall submit detailed water main, fire protection, and emergency vehicle access
plans to the Fire Marshal for review and approval. Developer shall follow all the
recommendations of the Fire Marshal.
XI. Developer acknowledges that the rights of City performance of obligations of Developer
contemplated in this agreement are special, unique, and of an extraordinary character, and
that, in the event that Developer violates, or fails, or refuses to perform any covenant,
condition, or provision made herein, City may be without an adequate remedy at law.
Developer agrees, therefore, that in the event Developer violates, fails, or refuses to perform
any covenant, condition, or provision made herein, City may, at its option, institute and
prosecute an action to specifically enforce such covenant, withhold building permits or
rescind or revoke any approvals granted by the City. No remedy conferred in this agreement
is intended to be exclusive and each shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every
other remedy. The election of anyone or more remedies shall not constitute a waiver of any
other remedy.
XII. Developer shall, prior to the commencement of any improvements, provide written notice to
Comcast of the development contemplated by this Development Agreement. Notice shall be
sent to Comcast Cable, 9705 Data Park, Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343.
XIII. Prior to building permit issuance, all fees associated with the building permit shall be paid to
the Inspections Department, including; Building permit fee, plan check fee, State surcharge,
metro system access charge (SAC), City SAC and City water access charge (WAC), and
park dedication. Contact Metropolitan Waste Control to determine the number of SAC units.
XIV. Prior to building permit issuance, except as otherwise authorized in the approved Plans,
existing structures, wells and septic systems (if present) shall be properly abandoned or
removed as required by City ordinance and all permits obtained through the Inspections
Department.
XV. Prior to building permit issuance, provide two copies of an approved survey or site plan (1"
= 200 scale) showing proposed building location and all proposed streets, with approved
street names, lot arrangements and property lines.
XVI. The City shall not issue any building permit for the construction of any building, structure,
or improvement on the Property until all requirements listed in this Exhibit C have been
satisfactorily addressed by Developer.
XVII. No failure of the City to comply with any term, condition, covenant or agreement herein
shall subject the City to liability for any claim for damages, costs or other financial or
pecuniary charges. No execution on any claim, demand, cause of action or judgment shall be
levied upon or collected from the general credit, general fund or taxing powers of the City.
XVIII. Prior to issuance of the first building permit for the Property, Developer shall permanently
demarcate the location of the boundary of the conservation easement on each lot property
line or corner with permanent four-foot tall posts. A 2 ½ by 6 inch sign or decal reading
“Scenic/Conservation Easement Boundary, City of Eden Prairie”, will be affixed to the top
of the post.
XIX. Within 10 days of the approval of the Development Agreement, the Developer shall record
the Development Agreement at the County Recorder and / or Registrar of Titles. The final
plat shall not be released until proof of filing of the Development Agreement is submitted to
the City.
XX. The City is hereby granted the option, but not the obligation, to complete or cause
completion in whole or part of all of the Developer’s obligations under this Agreement for
which a bond, letter of credit, cash deposit or other security (hereinafter referred to as the
“Security”) is required if the Developer defaults with respect to any term or condition in this
Agreement for which Security is required and fails to cure such default(s) within ten (10)
days after receipt of written notice thereof from the City; provided however if the nature of
the cure is such that it is not possible to complete the cure within ten (10) days, it shall be
sufficient if the Developer has initiated and is diligently pursuing such cure. The Developer
acknowledges that the City does not assume any obligations or duties of the Developer with
respect to any such contract agreements unless the City shall agree in writing to do so.
The City may draw down on or make a claim against the Security, as appropriate, upon five
(5) business days notice to the Developer, for any violation of the terms of this Agreement or
if the Security is allowed to lapse prior to the end of the required term. If the obligations for
which Security is required are not completed at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration
of the Security and if the Security has not then been renewed, replaced or otherwise extended
beyond the expiration date, the City may also draw down or make a claim against the
Security as appropriate. If the Security is drawn down on or a claim is made against the
Security, the proceeds shall be used to cure the default(s) and to reimburse the City for all
costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fee, incurred by the City in enforcing this
Agreement.
XXI. The Developer hereby grants the City, it’s agents, employees, officers and contractors a
license to enter the Property to perform all work and inspections deemed appropriate by the
City in conjunction with this Agreement.
XXII. This Agreement is a contract agreement between the City and the Developer. No provision
of this Agreement inures to the benefit of any third person, including the public at large, so
as to constitute any such person as a third-party beneficiary of the Agreement or of any one
or more of the terms hereof, or otherwise give rise to any cause of action for any person not a
party hereto.
EXHIBIT D
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – WHISPERING RIDGE
AGREEMENT REGARDING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
THIS IS AN AGREEMENT MADE THIS ____ day of ___________, 2007, between the City
of Eden Prairie, a municipal corporation, (the "City") and Premier Development of the Twin Cities,
Inc., a Minnesota corporation (the "Owner").
A. The Owner holds legal and equitable title to property described as
, Hennepin County, Minnesota, which property is the
subject of this Agreement and is hereinafter referred to as the "Property".
B. The Owner desires to develop the property in such a manner that relies upon and requires
the construction of the following public improvements:
(1) The City's trunk utility system, including trunk sanitary sewers, trunk
watermains, wells, elevated storage facilities and a water treatment plant (all of which is
hereafter referred to as the "Trunk Improvements").
(2) Street and utility improvements adjacent to the Property (which is hereafter
referred to as “Hilltop Road Street and Utility Improvements”).
C. The parties hereto desire to enter into an Agreement concerning the financing of the
construction of the Trunk Improvements and the Hilltop Road Street and Utility Improvements all of
which will inure to the benefit of the Property.
AGREEMENTS
IT IS HEREBY AGREED as follows:
1. The Owner consents to the levying of assessments against the Property for the
construction, and maintenance of the Trunk Improvements and Hilltop Road Street and Utility
Improvements as follows:
(a) The Property will be assessed for Trunk Improvements in the amount of
$ 16,172.20.
(b) The Property will be assessed for the Hilltop Road Street and Utility
Improvements in an amount not to exceed $66,104.00.
2. The City has prepared a Feasibility Report that shows proposed costs to be assessed against
the Property and additional amounts to other lands for the Hilltop Road Street and Utility Improvements.
The actual cost to be assessed against the Property for the Hilltop Road Street and Utility Improvements
may differ from the amount in the Feasibility Report. Actual cost to be assessed against the Property for
the Hilltop Road Street and Utility Improvements shall be determined in the same manner as reported in
the Feasibility Report prepared with respect to these improvements but in no event shall this amount
exceed $66,104.00.
3. For purposes of determining the amount of the assessments, the costs of the Hilltop Road
Street and Utility Improvements shall include, in addition to actual construction costs, administrative,
interest and engineering costs and fees incurred or paid by the City in relationship to construction of the
Hilltop Road Street and Utility Improvements, but in no event shall this amount exceed $66,104.00.
4. The City's assessment records for the Property will show the assessments as a "pending
assessment" until levied.
5. The Owner waives notice of any assessment hearing to be held at which hearing or
hearings the assessment is to be considered by the City Council and thereafter approved and levied.
6. The Owner concurs that the benefit to the Property by virtue of the Improvements to be
constructed exceeds the amount of the assessment to be levied against the Property. The Owner waives
all rights it has by virtue of Minnesota Statute 429.081 or otherwise to challenge the amount or validity
of the assessments, or the procedures used by the City in apportioning the assessments and hereby
releases the City, its officers, agents and employees from any and all liability related to or arising out of
the imposition or levying of the assessments.
7. This agreement shall be effective immediately.
8. This Agreement may not be terminated or amended except in writing executed by both
parties hereto, provided however upon the levying of the special assessments contemplated by Paragraph
1 hereof the City may upon request of the owner of the property affected, without the necessity of further
City Council approval, unilaterally prepare and provide to the owner for recording a document releasing
any property so levied from this Agreement.
OWNER CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
Premier Development of the Twin Cities, Inc. A Minnesota Municipal Corporation
A Minnesota corporation
By: NOT TO BE SIGNED By: NOT TO BE SIGNED
Phil Young
Its Mayor
By: NOT TO BE SIGNED
Scott H. Neal,
Its City Manager
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ______ day of __________, 2007,
by Phil Young, the Mayor, and Scott H. Neal, the City Manager, of the City of Eden Prairie, a
Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of the corporation.
Notary Public
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ______ day of ___________, 2007,
by the ______________________of Premier
Development of the Twin Cities, Inc., a Minnesota corporation, on behalf of the corporation.
Notary Public
THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY:
City of Eden Prairie
8080 Mitchell Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
OWNERS' SUPPLEMENT TO
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
PREMIER DEVELOPMENT OF THE TWIN CITIES, INC.
AND THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into as of March 6, 2007, by and between
Stephen M. Alm and April M. Alm, formally known as April M. Dike, as joint tenants of Lot 1,
Block 1, Eden Heights Addition and Stephen M. Alm and April M. Alm as joint tenants of Lot 2,
Block 1, Eden Heights Addition, ("Owner"), and the CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE ("City"):
For, and in consideration of, and to induce City to adopt Ordinance No. 10-2007 for Zoning
District Change from R1-22 to R1-13.5, and Resolution No. 2007-28 for Preliminary Plat, as more
fully described in that certain Development Agreement entered into as of March 6, 2007, by and
between Premier Development of the Twin Cities, Inc., a Minnesota corporation, and City
("Development Agreement") pertaining to that certain Property described on Exhibit A hereto,
Owner agrees with City as follows:
1 If Premier Development of the Twin Cities, Inc., fails to commence development in
accordance with the Development Agreement and fails to obtain an occupancy
permit for all of the improvements referred to in the Development Agreement within
24 months of the date of this Owners' Supplement, Owner shall not oppose the City's
reconsideration and rescission of Ordinance No. 10-2007 for Zoning District Change
from R1-22 to R1-13.5, and Resolution No. 2007-28 for Preliminary Plat, identified
above, thus restoring the status of the Property before the Development Agreement
and all approvals listed above were approved.
2. This Agreement and the Development Agreement shall be binding upon and
enforceable against the Property and the Owner, their successors and assigns of the
Property.
3. If Owner transfers this Property, Owner shall obtain an agreement from the
transferee requiring that such transferee agree to all of the terms, conditions and
obligations of "Developer" in the Development Agreement. Neither the Owner or
transferee are required to develop the property in accordance with this Agreement, so
long as Owner or transferee obtain such approvals as are required by City Code to
develop the Property in a manner other than as set forth in this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to this Agreement have caused these presents to
be executed as of the day and year aforesaid.
OWNERS CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
__________________________________ By______________________________
Stephen M. Alm Phil Young
Its Mayor
___________________________________ By____________________________
April M. Alm, formally known as April M. Dike Scott H. Neal
Its City Manager
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _____ day of
__________________, 2007, by Phil Young and Scott H. Neal, respectively the Mayor and the City
Manager of the City of Eden Prairie, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of said
corporation.
___________________________
Notary Public
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _____ day of
_________________, 2007, by Stephen M. Alm and April M. Alm, formally known as April M.
Dike, husband and wife.
___________________________
Notary Public
EXHIBIT A
OWNERS SUPPLEMENT
Legal Description Before Final Plat
Lot 1, Block 1, Alm Eden Heights Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Subject to drainage and utility easements as shown on plat.
The boundaries of the underlying plat of Eden Heights Addition are marked by judicial
landmarks placed at the northwest corner of said plat, the northeast corner of Lot 1, Block 1, the
southwest corner of Lot 5, Block 3 and the most southerly of the southeast corners of Lot 2,
Block 3.
Lot 2, Block 1, Alm Eden Heights Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Subject to drainage and utility easements as shown on plat of Alm Eden Heights Addition;
The boundaries of the underlying plat of Eden Heights Addition are marked by judicial
landmarks placed at the northwest corner of said plat, the northeast corner of Lot 1, Block 1, the
southwest corner of Lot 5, Block 3, and the most southerly of the southeast corners of Lot 2,
Block 3.
Lot 10, Block 1, Eden Heights, Hennepin County, Minnesota
The boundaries of which plat are marked by judicial landmarks placed at the northeast corner of
Lot 1, Block 1, one at the Northwest corner of said plat, one at the southwest corner of Lot 5,
Block 3, and one at the most southerly of the two southeast corners of Lot 2, Block 3
Legal Description After Final Plat
Lots 1-9, Block 1, WHISPERING RIDGE, Hennepin County, Minnesota
OWNERS' SUPPLEMENT TO
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
PREMIER DEVELOPMENT OF THE TWIN CITIES, INC.
AND THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into as of March 6, 2007, by and between
Nancy Marie Roycraft and Charles Michael Roycraft, husband and wife as joint tenants, ("Owner"),
and the CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE ("City"):
For, and in consideration of, and to induce City to adopt Ordinance No. 10-2007 for Zoning
District Change from R1-22 to R1-13.5, and Resolution No. 2007-28 for Preliminary Plat, as more
fully described in that certain Development Agreement entered into as of March 6, 2007, by and
between Premier Development of the Twin Cities, Inc., a Minnesota corporation, and City
("Development Agreement") pertaining to that certain Property described on Exhibit A hereto,
Owner agrees with City as follows:
1 If Premier Development of the Twin Cities, Inc., fails to commence development in
accordance with the Development Agreement and fails to obtain an occupancy
permit for all of the improvements referred to in the Development Agreement within
24 months of the date of this Owners' Supplement, Owner shall not oppose the City's
reconsideration and rescission of Ordinance No. 10-2007 for Zoning District Change
from R1-22 to R1-13.5, and Resolution No. 2007-28 for Preliminary Plat, identified
above, thus restoring the status of the Property before the Development Agreement
and all approvals listed above were approved.
2. This Agreement and the Development Agreement shall be binding upon and
enforceable against the Property and the Owner, their successors and assigns of the
Property.
3. If Owner transfers this Property, Owner shall obtain an agreement from the
transferee requiring that such transferee agree to all of the terms, conditions and
obligations of "Developer" in the Development Agreement. Neither the Owner or
transferee are required to develop the property in accordance with this Agreement, so
long as Owner or transferee obtain such approvals as are required by City Code to
develop the Property in a manner other than as set forth in this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to this Agreement have caused these presents to
be executed as of the day and year aforesaid.
OWNERS CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
__________________________________ By______________________________
Charles Michael Roycraft Phil Young
Its Mayor
___________________________________ By____________________________
Nancy Marie Roycraft Scott H. Neal,
Its City Manager
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _____ day of
__________________, 2007, by Phil Young and Scott H. Neal, respectively the Mayor and the City
Manager of the City of Eden Prairie, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of said
corporation.
_________________________
Notary Public
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _____ day of
_________________, 2007, by Nancy Marie Roycraft and Charles Michael Roycraft, husband and
wife, as joint tenants.
___________________________
Notary Public
EXHIBIT A
OWNERS SUPPLEMENT
Legal Description Before Final Plat
Lot 1, Block 1, Alm Eden Heights Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Subject to drainage and utility easements as shown on plat.
The boundaries of the underlying plat of Eden Heights Addition are marked by judicial
landmarks placed at the northwest corner of said plat, the northeast corner of Lot 1, Block 1, the
southwest corner of Lot 5, Block 3 and the most southerly of the southeast corners of Lot 2,
Block 3.
Lot 2, Block 1, Alm Eden Heights Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Subject to drainage and utility easements as shown on plat of Alm Eden Heights Addition;
The boundaries of the underlying plat of Eden Heights Addition are marked by judicial
landmarks placed at the northwest corner of said plat, the northeast corner of Lot 1, Block 1, the
southwest corner of Lot 5, Block 3, and the most southerly of the southeast corners of Lot 2,
Block 3.
Lot 10, Block 1, Eden Heights, Hennepin County, Minnesota
The boundaries of which plat are marked by judicial landmarks placed at the northeast corner of
Lot 1, Block 1, one at the Northwest corner of said plat, one at the southwest corner of Lot 5,
Block 3, and one at the most southerly of the two southeast corners of Lot 2, Block 3
Legal Description After Final Plat
Lots 1-9, Block 1, WHISPERING RIDGE, Hennepin County, Minnesota
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SECTION: Consent Calendar
DATE:
March 6, 2007
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:
Stuart A. Fox, Manager,
Parks and Natural Resources
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Bid Award for Eden Valley Park Tennis and
Basketball Court Reconstruction
ITEM NO.:
VII.C.
Requested Action
Move to: Award the bid for reconstruction of the tennis and basketball court at Eden Valley
Park to Northwest Asphalt Corporation in the amount of $103,084.
Synopsis
A portion of the 2005 park bond referendum was designated for the replacement of tennis courts at
five neighborhood parks. These were Carmel, Prairie East, Eden Valley, Rustic Hills, and
Homeward Hills Parks. The estimated total cost for the replacement of all five of these courts was
$360,000.
This year the staff is finishing the replacement program of tennis courts that were earmarked by the
referendum. Plans and specifications were prepared and bids for replacement of the Eden Valley
courts were received on February 15, 2007. Bids were as follows:
Northwest Asphalt $103,084
Midwest Asphalt $113,800
Plehal Blacktop $117,300
Bituminous Roadways $126,775
Barber Construction $138,000
Staff has reviewed the submitted bids and recommends the City Council award the reconstruction for
the Eden Valley tennis and basketball courts to Northwest Asphalt in the amount of $103,084. This
project will be paid from the park referendum bond funds. The construction estimate for this project
is $110,000.
Background
Currently the City has 44 tennis courts throughout the community in neighborhood parks. The Parks
and Recreation Department has an ongoing program of restoration and resurfacing of tennis courts
within the park system; however, many of the tennis courts are approaching twenty-five years of age
and several of them have structural cracks that take additional work above and beyond a normal
surface treatment. Five tennis courts will have been replaced as a result of the monies from the 2005
park bond referendum and three were replaced in 2006 and these two are the courts that were in the
worst condition within the park system.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SECTION: Consent Calendar
DATE:
March 6, 2007
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:
Stuart A. Fox, Manager,
Parks and Natural Resources
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Bid Award for Rustic Hills Park Tennis and
Basketball Court Reconstruction
ITEM NO.:
VII.D.
Requested Action
Move to: Award the bid for reconstruction of the tennis and basketball court at Rustic Hills
Park to Northwest Asphalt Corporation in the amount of $103,084.
Synopsis
A portion of the 2005 park bond referendum was designated for the replacement of tennis courts at
five neighborhood parks. These were Carmel, Prairie East, Eden Valley, Rustic Hills, and
Homeward Hills Parks. The estimated total cost for the replacement of all five of these courts was
$360,000.
This year the staff is finishing the replacement program of tennis courts that were earmarked by the
referendum. Plans and specifications were prepared and bids for replacement of the Rustic Hills
courts were received on February 15, 2007. Bids were as follows:
Northwest Asphalt $103,084
Midwest Asphalt $114,300
Plehal Blacktop $119,300
Bituminous Roadways $126,775
Barber Construction $159,962
Staff has reviewed the submitted bids and recommends the City Council award the reconstruction for
the Rustic Hills tennis and basketball courts to Northwest Asphalt in the amount of $103,084. This
project will be paid from the park referendum bond funds. The construction estimate for this project
is $110,000.
Background
Currently the City has 44 tennis courts throughout the community in neighborhood parks. The Parks
and Recreation Department has an ongoing program of restoration and resurfacing of tennis courts
within the park system; however, many of the tennis courts are approaching twenty-five years of age
and several of them have structural cracks that take additional work above and beyond a normal
surface treatment. Five tennis courts will have been replaced as a result of the monies from the 2005
park bond referendum and three were replaced in 2006 and these two are the courts that were in the
worst condition within the park system.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SECTION: Consent Agenda
DATE:
March 6, 2007
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:
Leslie Stovring
Public Works / Environmental
Services
ITEM DESCRIPTION: IC# 03-5602
Wetland Health Evaluation Program
Agreement
ITEM NO.:
VII.E.
Requested Action
Move to: Authorize an agreement with Hennepin County for Eden Prairie to continue participation
in the Wetland Health Evaluation Project
Synopsis
In 2006 the City completed its fifth year of monitoring wetlands through the Wetland Health
Evaluation Program (WHEP) in partnership with Hennepin County. Hennepin County is requesting
continued sponsorship of the program for an annual cost of $4,000 per year for 2007 and 2008. The
program has been a successful project and the monitoring program is continuing in 2007 as one of
our Phase II Stormwater Permit programs. Currently the project is collecting data which could be
used in the future to assist in determining what projects could be undertaken to improve the quality
of the wetlands evaluated. Funding will be from the stormwater utility.
Background
The Wetland Health Evaluation Project (WHEP) is a partnership between Hennepin County, the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and Dakota County. The project involves volunteers
to monitor and evaluate wetlands within sponsoring communities. It is an excellent tool for both
environmental education and collection of natural resource data. The data will be used to monitor
how changes in land use impact the wetlands evaluated as well as to educate citizens and decision
makers about wetland health in their community. Hennepin County is planning on using the data
collected to apply for grants targeted at restoration or enhancement of the wetlands in the future.
Using sampling methods developed by the MPCA, the volunteers help determine the general health
of the wetlands sampled. Insect and plant communities are sampled and evaluated. The organisms
collected provide accurate windows into the health of a wetland as certain species act as “biological
indicators”, meaning their existence in an area is indicative of environmental conditions. For
example, bladderwort (Utricularia spp.) indicates the wetland is healthy, as bladderwort is sensitive
to ecological changes. Hennepin County recognized the volunteers at an event on February 8, 2007.
The stipend provided by the sponsor City is used to fund hiring of a team leader, purchase of
equipment, quality control by an environmental consultant (URS/BRW) and statistical analysis and
reporting. The City selects four wetlands appropriate for the evaluation and provides a staff contact
(the Environmental Coordinator) for the project. To date, ten wetlands have been sampled.
Results
A total of twelve (12) volunteers and one team leader worked on the Eden Prairie project in 2006.
They worked a total of approximately 175 hours, or 14.5 hours per volunteer plus the time spent in
training (approximately 12 hours). The Team Leader typically puts in many more hours, and
receives a stipend in consideration of the extra time. The volunteers sampled four wetlands during
the 2006 season. The wetlands are as follows:
1. Duck Pond - Duck Pond was added in 2004 and is a pond south of the railroad tracks from Duck
Lake that was part of the lake prior to construction of the railroad. This pond is also part of a
research study by the University of Wisconsin – Madison as a large number of deformed frogs
have been identified within the pond. The City’s inventory has classified this as a high quality
wetland. The WHEP program classified the wetland as moderate.
2. Water Treatment Plant – The wetland mitigation site was added in 2005 to the sampling
program. The sampling program will help determine the success of the mitigation. The WHEP
program classified the wetland as moderate.
3. Round Lake Park – A wetland on the western side of Round Lake was added in 2005 to the
sampling program. The pond is part of the barley straw treatment program currently being
conducted by Blue Water Science. The pond is also scheduled to be upgraded by the Riley-
Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District in the future. The WHEP data will help provide
background data on the health of the pond. The WHEP program classified the wetland as poor
to moderate.
4. Settlers West – The wetland mitigation site within Settlers West was added in 2005 to the
sampling program. This was a wetland that was expanded to provide wetland mitigation for the
development. The sampling program will help determine the success of the mitigation. The
WHEP program classified the wetland as poor to excellent.
In the overall WHEP program, more than 50 wetlands were sampled in Dakota and Hennepin
Counties during 2006. The vegetation analysis was consistent with previous trends, with more than
half of the wetlands rated as Moderate.
Attachments
• Attachment I - WHEP Contract
Contract No: A062553
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
AND HENNEPIN COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made this day of , 2007, by
and between the City of Eden Prairie, a Minnesota municipal corporation located at 8080
Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (hereinafter referred to as the "City"), and
Hennepin County Environmental Services located at 417 North Fifth Street, Minneapolis,
Minnesota 55401-1397 (hereinafter referred to as the "County").
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City is willing to cooperate with the County on the Wetland
Health Evaluation Program (hereinafter referred to as the "Program").
WHEREAS, the County represents that it has the professional and technical
expertise and capabilities to perform it's duties on this Program; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms and conditions expressed
herein, the parties agree as follows:
I. TERM OF AGREEMENT
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the January 31, 2007 and expire
March 31, 2009.
II. DUTIES OF COUNTY
A. The County agrees to provide the services in accordance with the County's
Wetland Health Evaluation Program, and the County's Estimate of Program Tasks as
described on Exhibit A, which is hereby incorporated into this agreement and made a part
hereof.
B. The County shall provide the above-mentioned services on a lump sum fee
basis per the attached fee schedule located in Exhibit A for the 2007 and 2008 seasons.
The funding formula is $800 per wetland, plus $800 per quality assurance recheck. The
total amount of work authorized by this Agreement including reimbursable expenses and
testing services shall not exceed eight thousand dollars $8,000.00 without written
authorization from the City.
C. Each party agrees that it will be responsible for its own acts and the results
thereof to the extent authorized by law and shall not be responsible for the acts of the other
party and the results thereof. The liability of Hennepin County and the City of Eden
Prairie shall be governed by the provisions of the Minnesota Municipal Tort Claims Act,
Minnesota Statutes 466 and other applicable law. Common law immunities and defenses
are not waived
D. It is agreed that nothing herein contained is intended or should be construed
in any manner as creating or establishing the relationship of copartners between the parties
hereto or as constituting the County staff as the agents, representatives or employees of the
City for any purpose in any manner whatsoever. The County and its staff are to be and
shall remain an independent County with respect to all services performed under this
Agreement. The County represents that it has, or will secure at its own expense, all
personnel required in performing services under this Agreement. Any and all personnel of
the County or other persons, while engaged in the performance of any work or services
required by the County under this Agreement shall have no contractual relationship with
the City and shall not be considered employees of the City, and any and all claims that may
or might arise under the Workers' Compensation Act of the State of Minnesota on behalf of
said personnel or other persons while so engaged, and any and all claims whatsoever on
behalf of any such person or personnel arising out of employment or alleged employment
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including, without limitation, claims of discrimination against the County, its officers,
agents, County or employees shall in no way be the responsibility of the City; and the
County shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officers, agents and employees
harmless from any and all such claims regardless of any determination of any pertinent
tribunal, agency, board, commission or court. Such personnel or other persons shall not be
required nor be entitled to any compensation, rights or benefits of any kind whatsoever
from the City, including, without limitation, tenure rights, medical and hospital care, sick
and vacation leave, Workers' Compensation, Unemployment Compensation, disability,
severance pay and PERA.
E. During the performance of services, the County shall maintain the following
minimum insurance coverage:
General Liability Insurance in the amount of at least $1,000,000 combined
single limit with bodily injury limits in the amount of at least $300,000 per
individual and $1,000,000 for injuries or death arising out of each
occurrence.
Property damage liability in the amount of $1,000,000 for each occurrence.
Automobile Liability Insurance in the amount of $300,000 per individual
and $1,000,000 per occurrence.
The County shall carry Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by
Minnesota State Laws.
The County agrees to maintain professional liability insurance in the
amount of $1,000,000 annual aggregate during the term of this Agreement.
It is understood that the County is self-insured.
F. The books, records, documents, and accounting procedures of the County,
relevant to this Agreement, are subject to examination by the City, and either the
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legislative or state auditor as appropriate, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 16C.05,
Subdivision 5.
G. The City and County agree to submit all claims, disputes and other matters
in question between the parties arising out of or relating to this Agreement, to mediation.
The mediation shall be conducted through the Mediation Center, 1536 Hewitt Avenue, St.
Paul, Minnesota. The parties hereto shall decide whether mediation shall be binding or
non-binding. If the parties cannot reach agreement, mediation shall be non-binding. In the
event mediation is unsuccessful, either party may exercise its legal or equitable remedies
and may commence such action prior to the expiration of the applicable statute of
limitations.
H. The County agrees to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and not discriminate on the basis of
disability in the admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its services,
programs or activities. The County agrees to hold harmless and indemnify the City from
costs, including but not limited to damages, attorney's fees and staff time, in any action or
proceeding brought alleging a violation of ADA and/or Section 504 caused by the County.
Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to
participate in all services, programs and activities. The City has designated coordinators to
facilitate compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, as required by
Section 35.107 of the U.S. Department of Justice regulations, and to coordinate
compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as mandated by Section
8.53 of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations.
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J. The County agrees that the City will have the right to use, reproduce, and
modify, as it desires any data, reports, analyses, and materials which are collected or
developed by the County as a result of this Agreement. Any reuse shall be at the City's
sole risk and the City shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless County from any and all
claims arising therefrom.
K. County shall use that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised under
similar circumstances by reputable members of its profession practicing in the same
locality.
L. Any delays in or failure of performance by City or County, other than
payment of money, shall not constitute default hereunder if and to the extent such delays or
failures of performance are caused by occurrences beyond the control of City or County, as
the case may be, including but not limited to: act of war; rebellion or sabotage or damage
resulting therefrom; fires, floods, explosion, accidents; or any causes, whether or not of the
same class of kind as those specifically above named, which are not within the control of
City or County, respectively, and which by the exercise of reasonable diligence, City or
County are unable to prevent.
M. County shall retain its rights in its standard drawing details, designs,
specifications, databases, computer software and any other proprietary property. Rights to
intellectual property developed, utilized, or modified in the performance of the services
shall remain the property of the County. County has no objection to the City reusing the
drawings and documents in its possession from the County with the limitations specified in
Paragraph J of this Agreement.
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N. Since the County has no control over the cost of labor, materials, or
equipment furnished by others, or over the resources provided by others to meet project
schedules, County's opinion of probable costs and of project schedules shall be made on
the basis of experience and qualifications in Environmental Services. The County does not
guarantee that the proposals, bids, or actual costs will not vary from County's cost
estimates or that actual schedules will not vary from the County's projected schedules.
0. Nothing in this Agreement constitutes a waiver by the City or County of
any statutory or common law defenses, immunities, or limits on liability. The
indemnification obligations of the City or County under this Agreement cannot exceed the
amount that the City or County would be obligated to pay under the provisions and
limitations of Minn. Stat. Chap 466.
III. DUTIES OF THE CITY
The City agrees to pay the County for the County's services on a fee and
reimbursable cost basis per the attached schedule Exhibit A. The total amount of work
authorized by this Agreement shall not exceed eight thousand dollars $8,000.00 without
written authorization from the City.
The City shall pay the County within thirty (30) days of receiving the County's invoice
outlining the costs and expenses of the County.
IV. MISCELLANEOUS
• A. This Agreement represents the entire Agreement between the County and
the City and supersedes and cancels any and all prior agreements or proposals, written or
oral, between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof; and amendments, addenda,
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alterations, or modifications to the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be in
writing and signed by both parties.
B. The parties agree to comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws,
rules and regulations in the performance of the duties of this Agreement.
C. This Agreement and any legal actions resulting therefrom shall be
interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota.
V. TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by the City or the County with or without cause
at any time upon thirty (30) days written notice. In the event that such termination should
take place at a time other than the completion of the work to be performed under this
Agreement, the County shall be paid for the work performed to the date of termination.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed the day and year first above written.
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
DATED: By:
Mayor
DATED: By:
City Manager
Reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
City Attorney
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SEE ATTACHED HENNEPIN COUNTY SIGNATURE PAGE
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Reviewed by the County Attorney's
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COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
STATE OF MINNESOTA
By:
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR APPROVAL
PROVIDER, having signed this agreement, and the County having duly approved
this agreement on the day of , 2007, and pursuant to such approval,
the proper County officials having signed this agreement, the parties hereto agree to be
bound by the provisions herein set forth.
County Administrator
By:
Assistant County Administrator - Public Works
Date:
Recommended for Approval
By:
Director, Department of Environmental Services
Date:
PROVIDER
The Provider certifies that the person who
executed this Agreement is authorized to do so on
behalf of the Provider as required by applicable
articles, bylaws, resolutions or ordinances.*
Name:
By:
Date:
*Provider shall submit applicable documentation (articles, bylaws, resolutions or ordinances) that confirms
the signatory's delegation of authority. This documentation shall be submitted at the time Provider returns
the Agreement to the County. Documentation is not required for a sole proprietorship.
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Exhibit A:
General Description
The Wetland Health Evaluation Project (WHEP) is a partnership between the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency, Hennepin County, Dakota County and cooperating cities and watershed districts. In the program,
citizen volunteers use biological monitoring criteria established by the MPCA to monitor local wetlands.
Hennepin County Department of Environmental Services is the coordinating agency in Hennepin County.
The project began in Dakota County in 1998 and was piloted in Hennepin County in 2001. The details of the
program responsibilities are as follows:
Hennepin County Program Manager:
The program manager is responsible for oversight of total program implementation and reporting. The
program manager will:
• Take proper precautions to ensure the safety of those involved in activities relating to WHEP.
• Convene 'WHEP meetings as necessary.
• Coordinate training sessions.
• Provide site selection forms and site selection assistance as needed.
• Manage program finances.
• Manage program contracts.
• Maintain communication with all parties.
• Cooperate with community sponsor contacts to recruit volunteers and team leaders.
• Implement any corrective actions necessary based upon recommendations from the monitoring
coordinators, local sponsors, private consultant or the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
• Keep on file all data sheets, site selection forms, financial records, and reports.
• Provide copies of checked data sheets to team leaders, community sponsor contacts, private consultant
and MPCA.
• Serve as a spokesperson for the program.
• Coordinate outreach educational opportunities.
• Coordinate and find sponsors for volunteer appreciation dinner.
• Distribute Field Season Summary to team leaders, monitoring coordinators and community sponsor
contacts and MPCA.
• Provide feedback and evaluation to team leaders and monitoring coordinators as needed.
• Develop partnerships with other organizations to further the goals of WHEP.
• Pursue outside funding for the program.
The City would be required to:
• Provide a staff contact for the program.
• Provide funds for the following expenses each year in the program:
team leader stipend, equipment, and volunteer coordinators
cross checking of wetland by another team
URS quality control
statistical analysis and reporting by URS
The funding formula is $800 per wetland, plus $800 per quality assurance recheck.
• Select the wetlands to be included in the program including one reference site per team, which is
monitored over time.
• Complete site identification forms, keeping one copy for city files and distributing one copy of each
to the team leader and the original to the WHEP program manager.
• Secure maps and background information on wetlands in the program.
• Select, in cooperation with the program manager, a team leader.
• Recruit, in cooperation with the program manager, volunteers.
• Take proper precautions to ensure the safety of team members.
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Exhibit A (cont.):
• Arrange for reporting the results of the program to local officials in cooperation with the team
leader.
• Support the team leader as necessary.
• Report how the data gathered is used at the local level to the program manager, i.e.:
Environmental education of citizens.
Local government assessment and decision-making processes.
Staff contacts are encouraged to:
• Attend WHEP meetings.
• Make a site visit to a wetland for each index (invertebrates and vegetation) with the team.
• Prepare and distribute articles for city newsletters or local media.
• Arrange to get video footage of the team in action for public access TV.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SECTION: Consent Agenda
DATE:
March 6, 2007
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:
Leslie Stovring
Public Works / Environmental
ITEM DESCRIPTION: IC # 98-5467
and 02-5572
Wetland Mitigation Site Vegetation
Management Contract
ITEM NO.:
VII.F.
Requested Action
Move to: Approve proposal from Minnesota Native Landscaping for the vegetation
management for the wetland mitigation sites at the Glenshire Outlot and Water
Treatment Plant for 2007 and 2008 at an estimated cost of $23,460.
Synopsis
The City of Eden Prairie is required to provide maintenance of the vegetation and hydrology at
the two wetland mitigation sites constructed at the Glenshire Outlot on Edenvale Boulevard and
the Water Treatment Plant. Invasive species have impacted significant portions of Glenshire that
will require aggressive management over the next two years in order to allow final approval of
the mitigation. Salt impacted areas remain at the Water Treatment Plant, but are improving. The
vegetation monitoring and management activities will be funded by the Stormwater Utility Fund.
Background
The wetland mitigation construction was completed in 2003. The Wetland Conservation Act
(WCA) requires that wetland mitigation sites be managed for a minimum of five (5) years to
ensure that vegetation is established as proposed in the mitigation plan. This includes seeding
success and control of noxious weeds and invasive or nonnative species, including reed canary
grass, thistle, cattail, leafy spurge, purple loosestrife and buckthorn, which would defeat the
revegetation goal of the plan. The mitigation will not be approved until all reasonable measures
are taken to ensure success of the vegetation within these two sites.
The vegetation management plan includes a series of management activities such as mowing and
herbicide treatments at both sites. At Glenshire, additional measures include a prescribed burn in
2007 and 2008, tree replacement and removal of excess brush in overgrown areas. At the Water
Treatment Plant, additional measures include reseeding of areas with sparse vegetation, removal
of invasive shrub species, trimming of the dogwoods, addition of new dogwoods in bare areas,
clearing vegetation within the pathways to the docks and one prescribed burn in 2008.
Proposal Summary
Four companies were solicited for proposals. Two submitted proposals. They included
Minnesota Native Landscapes ($23,460) and Prairie Restoration ($24,894.38). The project will
be paid out of the Stormwater Utility.
Attachments
• Attachment I - Proposal dated December 6, 2006.
Minnesota
Native
Landscapes
Land Management guidelines prepared by:
Jake Janski — Land Management Supervisor
Minnesota Native Landscapes, Inc.
Date Submitted: December 6, 2006
Submitted to: Leslie Stovring- Environmental Coordinator
AN OUTLINE OF SUGGESTED PROCEDURES TO BE
USED TO MANAGE THE NATIVE PRAIRIE PLANTINGS AT THE
GLENSHIRE OUTLOT &
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN
A. Project Overview:
The restoration areas at Glenshire and the Eden Prairie Water Treatment Plant were
evaluated on November 29, 2006. Each site contained numerous features and
individual vegetation management needs. Recommended treatments and
procedures will be broken down by site and season
B. Recommended Procedures:
Water Treatment Plant 2007:
Spring-The season should begin with a complete cutting of all restoration areas. All
unwanted, volunteer woody species would be cut and treated at this time and
pathways to the docks will also be cleared of encroachment.
Spring would also be the recommended time to conduct a soil test on the salt
impacted areas. If the test indicates that the soils are suitable for plant growth, an
appropriate mix would be compiled and installed at this time. A light overseeding
and mulching should be sufficient. If the test indicates that soils would still not
support the desired plant growth, soil amendments may be made. If this is the case,
the seeding would take place later in the season.
Late Spring/Summer/Fall- Throughout the season, a number of treatments will be
needed to address specific weed situations. During each of four site visits, unwanted
weedy species will be either spot sprayed, pulled or cut as deemed necessary. This
includes the herbicide treatment of reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea) with
Rodeo®, or Envoy® where applicable (drier areas for grass control, will not harm
sedges). Cattails (Typha sp) will either be sprayed or wick treated with Rodeo® or
cut. Other non-native or noxious broadleaf weeds (i.e. thistle, spurge, vetch, etc)
would be sprayed with Transline®, 2,4-D® or Millennium® (a combination product of
Transline and 2,4-D) or Roundup These visits will also be used to non-selectively
spray out the rocked driveway, the rock piles, the docks and mulched areas of all
unwanted vegetation using Roundup® or Rodeo®. Newly emerging tree seedlings
will also be treated as needed with Garlon®.
Fall- If not conducted in the spring; the seeding of the salt impacted area would take
place in the fall.
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ADD ITEMS- The addition of six red osier dogwoods (Comus stolonifera) to east of
the dogwood planting by the second dock is recommended to continue the planting
into the previously chipped area. These chips will hinder most native herbaceous
species so the shrub installation is optimal for native cover. The shrubs will be #5
size and guaranteed for one year from installation date.
Water Treatment Plant 2008:
Spring- If fuels and conditions allow, a prescribed burn would be recommended for
this spring. All permits from the city and the DNR would be obtained by MNL and
scheduling would be coordinated with the facility to alleviate impacts on operations.
A weekend burn would likely be best. If burning is not an option, a mowing would
again be conducted.
Late Spring/Summer/Fall- Four site visits would again be conducted throughout the
season to continue treatments of reed canary, cattails, volunteer saplings, broadleaf
weeds and any weeds in mulched, rocked or dock areas.
Glenshire 2007:
Spring- Prior to spring thaw, invasive woody species would be cut, stump treated
with a Carlon 4® mix and removed. This would primarily include the prickly ash
(Zanthoxylum americanum) infestation on the upland island. Buckthorn within the
perimeter tree lines will not be treated.
If conditions allow, a spring prescribed burn would be recommended for the entire
site for continued reed canary control. All permits from the city and the DNR would
be obtained by MNL. If burning is not an option, a mowing would be concluded.
A spring installation of the replacement willow stakes would also be preferable (post
burning or mowing). Sandbar willow (Salix interior) would be used. Twelve to fifteen
will be installed and sprouting will be guaranteed on the needed twelve by the
season's end.
Late Spring/Summer/Fall- Throughout the season, four treatments will be needed to
address specific weed situations. During each of four site visits, unwanted weedy
species will be either spot sprayed, pulled or cut as deemed necessary. This
includes the herbicide treatment of reed canary grass with Rodeo®, or Envoy@ if
applicable (a selective monocot treatment for grass control, will not affect sedges).
Cattails will either be sprayed or wick treated with Rodeo® or cut. Other non-native
or noxious broadleaf weeds (i.e. thistle, spurge, vetch, etc) would be sprayed with
Transline@, 2,4-D@ or Millennium@ (a combination product of Transline and 2,4-D)
or Rodeo®. These visits will also be used to non-selectively spray the upland island
in preparation for re-seeding. Roundup@ or Rodeo@ would be used.
Fall- If the upland island is deemed to be free of unwanted vegetation, it could be
seeded and straw mulched at this point. The area would be lightly tilled and seeded
with the tallgrass prairie mixes laid out in Appendix I. Straw mulch would be applied
as needed.
Upon completion of the seeding, the installation of the six replacement trees should
take place. A combination of white oak (Quercus alba), paper birch (Betula
papyriferia) and/or sugar, red or silver maples (Acer saccha rum, A. rubrum, & A.
saccharinum) would be recommended based on the growing conditions observed in
the area throughout the season. These trees would be 1"-2" caliper, true native
specimens and would be mulched and sheltered. Trees would be guaranteed for
one year from the installation date.
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ADD ITEM- Any areas highly infested with weedy species that have been sprayed
out throughout the season will be over-seeded as needed in the fall. This is likely to
include many reed canary patches that must be aggressively treated to achieve
control. Most areas would likely use the mixes in Appendix I, though the mix would
be altered for wetter or drier conditions if needed.
Glenshire 2008:
Spring-The season should begin with a complete cutting of all restoration areas or a
prescribed burn if not conducted in 2007
Late Spring/Summer/Fall- During the season, four treatments will be needed to
continually address weed situations. During these site visits, unwanted weedy
species (reed canary, cattails, thistle, etc...) will be either spot sprayed, pulled, or cut
as deemed necessary.
C. Costs for Services:
Water Treatment Plant 2007:
Mowing
$980.00
Weed Control Visits
El Four $435.00
Seeding and Soil Testing
0 Salt impact areas $275.00
Planting
El Dogwood installation (6) $45.00 each
2007 Estimate (includes all add items) $3265.00
Water Treatment Plant 2008:
Prescribed Burning
El $1320.00
Mowing
CI If burn is not conducted $980.00
Weed Control Visits
CI Four $315.00 each
2008 Estimate (assuming the burn is conducted) $2580.00
Glenshire 2007:
Brush Removal
El $425.00
Prescribed Burning
El $2175.00
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date Minnesota Native Landscapes, Inc.
Customer Signature date
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Mowing
0 If burn is not conducted $1340.00
Weed Control Visits
D Four $560.00 each
Planting
El Willow stakes (12-15) $60.00
El 1.5" caliper trees installation with tree protectors (6) $325.00 each
Seeding
El Upland island re-seeding $1250.00
El Overseeding miscellaneous treatment areas $440.00
2007 Estimate (including add item and including the burn) $8540.00
Glenshire 2008:
Mowing
El $1425.00
Prescribed Burning
0 $2250.00
Weed Control Visits
D Four $440.00 each
2008 Estimate (assuming the mowing is conducted) $3185.00
If you wish to contract with us for these services, please return one signed copy of this agreement
to Minnesota Native Landscapes, Inc. Copies can be mailed or faxed to (320) 968-4223. If you
have question regarding this proposal, please contract me directly at (612) 490-5992 or at
jake@mnnativelandscapes.com
This quote is good for 30 days from the date on this proposal.
If the decision is made to have MNL implement this plan, our payment terms are as follows;
Payment in full will be due upon completion of each service as outlined. Any amount remaining
unpaid beyond 30 days shall incur a 11/2% monthly finance charge. The customer agrees that
upon customer's failure to make payment in full in accordance here, services will be terminated
and the customer agrees to pay all costs of collection, including reasonable attorney fees.
Minnesota Native Landscapes Inc. (MNL) reserves all rights to the information contained within
this outline/proposal. This information may not disseminate to third parties without prior written
approval.
Thank you for considering Minnesota Native Landscapes for your Land Management
needs.
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Native
Landscape
APPENDIX I
SUGGESTED SEED MIX TO BE
USED TO RE-SEED THE UPLAND ISLAND AREA AT THE
GLENSHIRE OUTLOT
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN
MNL MIX (G2) - Mid-Height Xeric Prairie Grasses
Big bluestem (Andropogon gerardi) 3.0%
Side oats grama (Bouteloua curtipendula) 30.0%
Blue grama (Bouteloua gracilis) 10.0%
Prairie brome (Bromus kalmii) 6.0%
Canada wild rye (Elymus canadensis) 10.0%
June grass (Koeleria cristata) 2.0%
Little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) 35.0%
Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans) 3.0%
Prairie dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) 1.0%
Seeding rate/acre 12 lbs. PLS
MNL MIX (F2) - Mid-Height Xeric Wildflowers
Fragrant giant hyssop (Agastache foeniculumn) 2.0%
Prairie, Onion (Allium stellatum) 2.0%
Leadplant (Amorpha canescens) 4.0%
Butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) 6.0%
Smooth blue aster (Aster laevis) 2.0%
Azure aster (Aster oolentangiensis) 2.0%
Partridge pea (Cassia fasiculata) 2.0%
Stiff tickseed (Coreopsis palmata) 2.0%
Pale purple coneflower (Echinacea pallida) 5.0%
Creamy gentian (Gentiana flavida) 1.0%
Common ox-eye (Heliopsis helianthoides) 5.0%
Round headed bush clover (Lespedeza capitata) 3.0%
Rough blazing star (Liatris aspera) 6.0%
Dotted blazing star (Liatris punctata) 1.0%
Wild lupine (Lupinus perennis) 4.0%
Wild Four-O-Clock (Mirabilis nyctaginea) 1.0%
Wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) 2.0%
Showy penstemon (Penstemon grandiflorus) 3.0%
White prairie clover (Petalostemum candidum) 12.0%
Purple prairie clover (Petalostemum purpureum) 11.0%
Yellow coneflower (Ratibida pinnata) 3.0%
Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) 9.0%
Stiff goldenrod (Solidago rigida) 2.0%
Showy goldenrod (Solidago speciosa) 2.0%
Prairie spiderwort (Tradescantia bracteata) 2.0%
Hoary vervain (Verbena stricta) 5.0%
Heart-leaf golden alexanders (Zizia aptera) 1.0%
Seeding rate/acre 3 lbs. PLS
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SECTION: Consent Calendar
DATE:
March 6, 2007
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:
Mary Krause
Public Works/Engineering
ITEM DESCRIPTION: I.C. 07-5692
Award Contract for 2007 Street Sweeping to
Reliakor Services, Inc.
ITEM NO.:
VII.G.
Requested Action
Move to: Award contract for 2007 Street Sweeping to Reliakor Services, Inc. in the amount of
$32,780.50.
Synopsis
Sealed bids were received Thursday, March 2, 2006 for the 2006 Street Sweeping. Four bids
were received as follows:
Reliakor Services, Inc. $32,860.00
ASTECH Corporation $41,530.00
Pearson Brothers $40,260.00
Allied Blacktop $43,170.00
Background Information
The schedule for street sweeping in the project specifications indicates a start date of April 9,
2007. This early cleaning of the streets prevents sand and debris that has accumulated from the
winter snow removal operations from entering into the City’s wetlands, creeks and lakes.
Sweeping of the streets takes approximately 8-10 working days. Funding for the sweeping
comes from the Storm Water Utility.
Staff recommends award to Reliakor Services, Inc.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SECTION: Consent Agenda
DATE:
March 6, 2007
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:
Eugene A. Dietz
Public Works
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Approve Professional Services
Amendment with SEH, Inc. for
I/I Study.
ITEM NO.:
VII.H.
Requested Action
Move to: Approve Professional Services Amendment with Short, Elliott, Hendrickson, Inc.
(SEH) to prepare an Inflow/Infiltration (I/I) study and report of the sanitary sewer
system (Phase II), for an estimated fee of $285,640.
Synopsis
The Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) has mandated that communities
identified with excessive amounts of I/I develop a plan for removing it from their system. This
Phase II study by SEH, Inc. will further monitor the flows in our sewer system and develop a
strategy for compliance with the mandate.
Staff recommends approval of the contract for services amendment.
Background Information
MCES completed a lengthy study of the I/I impacts on the regional sanitary sewer system and
treatment plants in October, 2005. A number of communities were identified as having an
excessive amount of I/I, which is clear water that may enter the system from ground water
sources, sump pumps being directed into the sewer system and/or structural defects in manholes
allowing rainwater to enter. The overriding concern of MCES is that the excessive amount of I/I
will limit the ability for additional development in the seven-county area, In order to
“encourage” municipalities to remove the excessive amount of I/I from their systems, a rate
surcharge has been developed and will be applied to cities beginning in 2007. The annual rate
surcharge for Eden Prairie has been preliminarily estimated at $276,500. It is in our interest to
develop a plan to remove the excessive I/I from the system in order to avoid these penalty
surcharges.
In 2006, the City took the first step in addressing this issue by authorizing SEH, Inc. to complete
an I/I Analysis work plan consisting of flow metering and development of an abatement plan.
The work plan was designed to identify areas of the City with the highest potential for
contributing I/I and prepare I/I abatement plan to locate and remove it. The work plan was split
into phases due to the large number of connections (110) to the MCES interceptor running
through Eden Prairie and the cost of monitoring all those connections at one time. The first
2
phase included the required flow monitoring to address the northern areas of the City. Over
forty-five monitoring sites were selected at locations connecting the Eden Prairie sanitary sewer
system to MCES interceptors. After discussions with City staff, MCES agreed to install flow
meters in MCES interceptors to determine if these interceptors were contributing I/I during
rainfall events. The MCES paid the cost of installing and monitoring the flow monitoring
equipment in their interceptors. The work completed on the Phase I flow monitoring was
documented in a draft report dated January, 2007.
The Phase II Flow Monitoring will complete the Inflow/Infiltration Analysis and the abatement
plan necessary to locate and remove I/I sources. Sixty monitoring locations have been selected
to address the southern areas of the City. Once again, MCES will install flow monitoring
equipment to check the integrity of their interceptors. Upon completion of the Phase II flow
monitoring, a priority list of districts within the City will be identified. SEH will also make
recommendations for further investigation work need to find specific sources of I/I. The final
Inflow/Infiltration Analysis report will provide documentation where City expenses should be
concentrated and the recommended actions to reduce I/I.
Attachments
• SEH, Inc. Amendment Agreement
SEH
February 26, 2007
Ed Sorensen
Utility Operations Project Manager
8080 Mitchell Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344-4485
Dear Ed:
RE: Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Amendment to Phase I
Phase II Flow Monitoring and
• Infiltration/Inflow Analysis Work Plan
SEH No. A-EDENP0602.00 BB
The completion of the first phase of the .flow monitoring on the northern portion of the Eden Prairie
sanitary sewer collection system during 2006 was the necessary first step in identifying and
reducing potential infiltration and inflow (I/I). I/I is a critical issue for the City and the
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) in that it can minimize the capacity of the
local sanitary sewer collection system and main trunk interceptors and reduce the effectiveness and
efficiency of the wastewater treatment process. In order to complete the I/I Analysis, the City needs
to conduct the Phase II Flow Monitoring program and prepare the final study report in order to
continue the process of isolating and eliminating specific :E/I sources in the sanitary sewer collection
system.
Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.® (SEH) appreciates the opportunity to submit this Amendment to the
City of Eden Prairie for engineering services for the Phase II Flow Monitoring and I/I .Analysis
Work Plan tO reduce Id from the Eden Prairie wastewater collection system. This amendment is an
extension of our Standard Agreement with the City of Eden Prairie. As we have discussed, upon
completion of the Phase II monitoring we will complete the remaining tasks of the I/I abatement
plan with recommendations for future I/I removal and source rehabilitation.
Purpose and Objectives
The purpose of this Work Plan is to identify the scope of services necessary to complete the second
phase of the flow monitoring program on the southern sewer districts for the City. This Work Plan
will accomplish several things. First, it will complete the flow monitoring program begun last year
to isolate Ill by specific areas of the City. Second, it will determine if the MCES interceptor is
contributing to the inflow quantities measured through the City of Eden Prairie. Third, it will
prioritize sewer districts for future study. And, most importantly, it will assist in the development
of an I/I abatement plan with recommendations for future Ill investigation and rehabilitation
activities. The main objective of this Work Plan will be to help identify areas of the City that are
contributing significant amounts of peak I/I flows and, to identify the best method to mitigate those
sources of peak I/I flow so that the City can avoid MCES wastewater surcharges.
Short Elliot. Hendric kson Inc., r Pa MN 55110-5196
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Mr. Ed Sorenson
February 26, 2007
Page 2
Work Scope
The attached Work Plan identifies the scepe of work for completing the Phase II Flow Monitoring
Program. The work scope will consist of sanitary sewer flow monitoring and groundwater
monitoring in the southern sewer districts, documentation and analysis of the current flow
monitoring results and recommendations on future work tasks to identify and remove inflow
sources. Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH) will provide the City with a final report that
summarizes results from groundwater and flow monitoring data collected from both phases of
monitoring along with an implementation plan and recommendations for future actions. The work
scope is as follows:
Task 1.0 — Perform Field Reconnaissance
SEH will meet with MCES staff and collect all pumping records from the permanent meter
locations used by MCES to determine the City of Eden Prairie's wastewater invoices. SEH will
review all MCES calculations for accuracy which are used to calculate the volume of I/I generated
in Eden Prairie. During flow monitoring of the Eden Prairie sanitary collection system, SEH staff
will request additional MCES flow data to coordinate results from the portable meter locations.
SEFI also proposes to coordinate meetings between City staff and MCES staff to discuss MCES
data and the condition of MCES interceptors. SEH field crews will inspect potential flow meter
manhole locations to determine if they are acceptable places for obtaining quality wastewater flow
results. Field crews will evaluate alternative manhole locations if preliminary sites are unsuitable
for flow monitoring.
Task 2.0 — Perform Flow Monitoring
Based on the results of Task I, SEH will install, as necessary, a continuously recording rain gauge
within the study area to provide precipitation data. As part of the monitoring program, SEII will
perform the following tasks:
• As depicted in the attached sewer district schematic, SEH will install and monitor 60 Ise°
Model 2150 portable flow meters in the Phase II area during the spring and summer months to
isolate I/I in the southern portion of the City. The Isco flow meters record depth and velocity
measurements from a pressure transducer mounted at the invert of the pipe where the flow is to
be determined.
• SEH will install as an option Ise° Model 2150 portable flow meters in the Phase I area to
provide more data on suspect areas with high potential for I/I. The City of Eden Prairie will
provide the equipment for the installations and maintain ownership at the completion of the
project.
• Each meter location will be checked at a minimum of every two weeks to determine if the units
are functioning properly and to assure that the flow conditions are consistent with the original
installation. During routine maintenance, each flow meter will be interrogated with the Isco
Field Wizard Model 2101 to collect the latest flow data for review and analysis.
• To evaluate the potential relationship between groundwater, I/I and depth of groundwater to
sanitary sewer elevation, SEH will hire a drilling subconsultant to install three piezometers to
monitor groundwater elevations around the City. During the routine meter maintenance, field
staff will take water level readings from the piezometers for later evaluation.
• SEH crews will continue to monitor the groundwater levels from the piezometers installed in
2006.
Mr. Ed Sorenson
February 26, 2007
Page 3
• Any additional flow monitoring beyond the five month metering period will not be completed
without written authorization from the City of Eden Prairie. Near the end of the five month
metering period, SEH will meet with City staff and review the flow monitoring data to
determine if an adequate number of significant rainfall events have been recorded in 2007. The
City may want to extend the monitoring period depending on the ability of the initial flow
monitoring to capture significant storm events. A decision will be made before any equipment is
removed.
Task 3.0 — Flow Monitoring Analysis and Results
SEH will take all the flow monitoring data collected under Task 2.0 and, using Isco Flowlink
software, determine the amounts of PI entering each contributory sewer district isolated by the
portable flow meters. For each sewer district, SEH will determine the following:
• Normal dry weather wastewater flow by area.
• I/I contribution from each sewer district by determining the amount of I/I generated by inch of
rainfall. To accomplish this, a significant number of rainfall events will be required to determine
I/I volume and to correlate this value with rainfall intensity. By statistically calculating a
number of rainfall events it will be easier to develop an I/I baseline value to use in .determining
future I/I abatement measures. Unfortunately, individual storm events can and frequently do
produce different results.
• Present flow monitoring results by sewer district.
• Annual amount of sanitary sewer flow into the City's system from neighboring communities.
Task 4.0 — Develop I/I Abatement Plan (Phase I and II Monitoring)
SEH will provide a recommended course of action to cost-effectively eliminate I/I from the
wastewater collection system based on the Phase I and II flow monitoring results to include:
• Discussion of the work tasks.
• A map delineating areas with high I/I potential by priority.
• Establish a "baseline" to measure the effectiveness of the abatement plan. Identify future
investigative measures to identify and eliminate future I/I sources.
• Review funding methods for plan implementation.
• Analyze major PI sources and estimate volumes that could potentially be contributed from each
source.
• Discuss maintenance measures to reduce I/I, including a discussion of the effectiveness and
estimated costs of performing each measure.
• Prepare recommendations for an PI abatement program that will help the City and MCES
manage clear water entering the sanitary collection and interceptor sewer system.
Task 5.0 — Draft/Final Report Review
SEH will document and summarize the results of the tasks completed under this work scope and
present two draft report copies of our findings prior to finishing the project. We will meet with staff
to discuss our findings and, upon receipt of the City's comments, incorporate the appropriate
revisions into the final draft. We will provide one electronic version and 12 hard copies of the final
draft report.
Mr. Ed Sorenson
February 26, 2007
Page 4
Schedule
SEH has prepared a preliminary schedule based on an anticipated project award date of March 6,
2007. The attached project schedule provides specific milestones for'completion of individual tasks
and project coordination with City staff.
Notice to Proceed
March 6, 2007
MCES Data Review March 6 — 20, 2007
Field Reconnaissance March 13 — 20, 2007
Flow Meter Installation March 20 — 27, 2007
Groundwater .Piezometer Installation March 20 — 27, 2007
Flow Monitoring Data Collection March 20 — August 24, 2007
Flow Meter Removal*
August 24 — 30, 2007
Flow Monitoring Analysis*
July I — September 21, 2007
Develop I/I Abatement Plan*
September 14 — October 5, 2007
Draft/Review Final Report*
October 5 — November 2, 2007
*Dates may change depending on the flow monitoring results from the five month metering period.
Project Cost
The estimated project cost for completion of all tasks listed in the work scope related to the
completion of the Phase II flow monitoring and completion of the Ill plan abatement is provided in
the attached spreadsheet. Taking into account the cost savings by not completing the 1/i abatement
plan • for Phase I and incorporating the work into the final document, the cost increase for the
amendment is determined as follows:
,Original Phase I Project Cost $223,000
Phase I Project as of March I, 2007
203,000
Remaining Budget . $ 20,000
Estimated Phase II Project Cost (attached spreadsheet $305,640
Remaining Phase 1 Budget -20,000
Amendment for Phase II $285,640
Our estimate is based on the following assumptions:
• City will locate, provide access, and access equipment to all manholes as needed.
• City will make available, in a timely manner, all records and pertinent information including
archival records, video tapes and television logs of sewer pipe, domestic water consumption
records, and lift station pumping records,
• City will perform collection system cleaning as needed to support the investigation tasks listed
in the work scope.
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Mr. Ed Sorenson
February 26, 2007
Page 5
Project invoices would be prepared monthly along with a progress report identifying the work
completed each month and an update on the project schedule.
Sincerely,
SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON INC.
Kirby Van Note, PE Alva Rankin
Project Manager I/I Program Leader
Attachment
Accepted this
day of
, 2007
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA
By:
Title:
By:
'Title:
Infiltration/Inflow Study
Flow Monitoring (Phase II)
City of Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Project Cost Estimate
Client
Service
Manager
Project
Manager I/I Specialist Project
Engineer
Field
Technician
GIS
Technician
CADD
Technician Admin. Tech Total labor
Task Labor Hours
1.0 Perform Field Reconnaissance (Phase!! Monitoring) 2 6 2 8 16 $3,900 2.0 Perform Flow Monitoring
2.1 Order Equipment/Prep for Installation 2 20 $1,940 2.2 Coordinate with MCES on Metering 4
2.3 Field Install Monitoring Equipment 4 12 104 $10,440 2.4 Meter Maintenance - Biweekly 4 48 258 $27,080 2.5 Remove Flow Meters
16 126 2 $12,130 2.6 Recon Groundwater Monitoring Well Site Locations 2 8 2 $1,110 2.7 Obtain Bid Quotes and Perform Oversight
20 $1,600 3.0 Flow Monitoring Analysis and Results 10 2 160 8 2 4 $22,230 4.0 Develop I/I Abatement Plan (Phase! & II Monitoring) 4 12 6 80 4 4 8 -- $14,356 5.0 Draft/Final Report Review 4 12 6 24 8 2 4 $7,530
Labor Hours Subtotal 10 56 16 348 568 4 12 16
$102,316 Total Labor Costs
Project Reimbursible Expenses
1, Lease equipment
Portable Flow Meters (60 meters for 5 months @ $650/mo. per unit)
Rain gauge (5 months @ $200/mo.unit per unit)
2. Drilling Subconsultant (3 wells - 30 feet each @ $45/ft)
3. Mileage (26 trips - 120 miftrip @ $.485/mi.)
4. Supplies - Batteries, meter hangers, etc.
5. Report production
Total Reimbursible Expenses
Total Ill Project Costs
EIDENPRAIRIECost Estimate
$195,000
$1,000
$4,050
$1,510
$1,400
$364
$203,324
$305,640
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SECTION: Consent Agenda
DATE:
March 6, 2007
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:
Leslie Stovring
Public Works / Environmental
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Conservation Commission 2006 Annual
Report and 2007 Work Plan
ITEM NO.:
VII.I.
Requested Action
Move to: Receive the 2006 Annual Report and Approve the 2007 Work Plan for the
Conservation Commission.
Synopsis
The Conservation Commission started in April 2006. The Annual Report and Work Plan were
developed by the Commission in order to provide guidance to the first year’s activities. The
work plan covers environmental protection, conservation efforts and natural resource
management. Conservation, recycling programs, air and water pollution reduction, walkable
community promotion and evaluation of ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are all part of
the Commission’s work plan.
Background Information
The Conservation Commission was established in October 2005 and held their first meeting on
April 11, 2006. Some of the key accomplishments for 2006 included:
• Working with the Eden Prairie School District to incorporate Project Green Fleet into the
school bus program to reduce diesel emissions
• Staffing Commission information booths at the Pax Christi Global Warming Seminar and
the Environmental Fair
• Holding a public meeting to introduce the Hennepin Village Roadway Alternatives
Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW)
• Providing public meetings on rainwater garden, green roof design and the use of wind
energy in Minnesota (WindSource)
• Developing articles on energy conservation and water quality protection for the Fall
Environmental Times utility bill insert
• Developing the Commendation for Conservation program for residents, students,
associations and businesses within Eden Prairie
Some key activities being explored for 2007 include:
• Review and comment the Hennepin Village Roadway Alternative Analysis EAW
• Review and comment on the newly completed Goose Management Plan
• Review educational needs of the Environmental Learning Center
• Develop ideas for wellhead protection, such as public service announcements,
educational materials or grant programs for closure of private wells and/or septic systems
in highly sensitive wellhead protection areas
• Review green building code related ordinances and policies to start development of
policies, goals or ordinances for the City
• Hold a public meeting for the City’s Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
• Work with staff to develop ideas on how to meet the City’s Nondegradation Plan
requirements for the SWPPP
• Review the 20-40-15 Initiative results and develop ideas to educate staff and residents on
the initiative
Attachments
• Attachment I – Conservation Commission 2006 Annual Report / 2007 Work Plan
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
CITIZEN ADVISORY
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
2006 ANNUAL REPORT
&
2007 WORK PLAN
Conservation Commission
2006 Annual Report
2007 Work Plan Page 2 of 7
2006 ANNUAL REPORT
I. INTRODUCTION
The Conservation Commission (CC) was established in October 2005 and had their first meeting on April 11,
2006. A Draft Work Plan was prepared to help guide the first year’s activities for the CC. The CC was
established “to advance and support the health and development of the citizens and natural environment of Eden
Prairie through comprehensive environmental protection, conservation efforts, and natural resource
management” through actions such as recommending best practices for energy conservation; encouraging
residential and business recycling programs; encouraging reduction in municipal solid waste; encouraging
reductions in air and water pollution; promoting health for citizens by encouraging a community designed for
walking, exercise and recreation; and promoting establishment of targets for reduction of greenhouse gas
emissions.
II. MEMBERSHIP
There were six members on the Conservation Commission (CC) appointed in 2006 for three-year terms by the
City Council. The Chair and Vice-Chair are selected annually. There were also three student representatives in
2006. Commission members for 2006 were:
Members Member Since Term Expires
1 Eapen Chacko, Chair 4/2006 3/31/2009
2 Jan Mosman, Vice-Chair 4/2006 3/31/2009
3 Ray Daniels 4/2006 3/31/2008
4 Rita Krocak 4/2006 3/31/2008
5 Geneva MacMillan 4/2006 3/31/2008
6 David Seymour 4/2006 3/31/2009
7 Lauren Mosman, student 9/2006 4/31/2007
8 Jennifer Brown, student 9/2006 12/31/2006
9 Casey Russell, student 9/2006 12/31/2006
10 Alesia Casanova, student 1/2007 4/31/2007
11 Mark Muston, student 1/2007 4/31/2007
The CC serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council. CC regular meetings were scheduled for the second
Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM. In 2006, CC held nine (9) meetings. Some of the members also attended
special events such as the Eden Prairie School District Science Fair, the Annual City Cleanup, the Pax Christi
Global Warming Seminar and a presentation on recycling for the League of Women Voters.
III. ACCOMPLISHMENTS
A. Energy Conservation for Citizens and Businesses
In 2006, the CC reviewed and began work on a number of energy conservation measures, including:
Conservation Commission
2006 Annual Report
2007 Work Plan Page 3 of 7
PROJECTS ITEMS
LEED Certification /
Green Building
The Chairman attended a meeting with Liberty Property Trust to learn more about
what they are doing for LEED Certification and a green building model and how
this could be encouraged at other businesses locally.
Green Roof Design Hosted a speaker from Kestrel Design Group to discuss green roof construction
and energy conservation benefits. The meeting was open to the public and an
article was published in the Sun Current.
Wind Energy Hosted a speaker from Xcel Energy to learn more about the WindSource program
and how residents and businesses could participate. The meeting was open to the
public and an article was published in the City’s Environmental Times.
Environmental Champion
Award
Began drafting an “Environmental Champion Award” program to recognize
residents, students, associations or businesses who are implementing energy
conservation measures or natural resource improvement projects.
B. Energy Conservation in City Government Operations
The CC worked with Parks and Recreation Department staff to add a green roof option to the bid package for
the Community Center expansion, both as a demonstration project and as a measure to increase energy
efficiency within the expansion area. The Facility Manager met with commissioners to discuss items such as
reducing idling times in city vehicles, increasing energy efficiency in city operations, increasing use of biodiesel
in fleet vehicles, retrofitting City buildings with green roof areas and other items. In addition, the City began
the 20-40-15 Initiative for energy conservation in City facilities and equipment for which the CC will serve as a
review and advisory body. The 20-40-15 Initiative includes increasing energy efficiency by 20% in facilities
and 40% in fleet vehicles and equipment by 2015.
C. Comprehensive Residential and Business Recycling Program / Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)
Reduction and Management
The City’s recycling program continues to provide education to help residents and businesses recycle, reduce
waste, prevent pollution, manage yard waste and conserve resources. In March the CC will receive the annual
report for the City’s 2006 recycling program to provide baseline figures on the current recycling program.
Commissioners met with Park Maintenance staff to discuss recycling opportunities within the park system or at
park events. It was decided that the CC would start with two or three key events in 2007 to promote and
educate residents on recycling, including the 4th of July event and Schooner Days. The Coordinator will be
looking into purchasing containers for these events.
Staff is currently evaluating modifying the solid waste and recycling ordinance to include requirements for
multi-family dwelling recycling programs as well as updating the list of materials which must be recycled in
accordance with County guidelines.
D. Reduction of Air and Water Pollution / Environmental Review
The CC provides support to a variety of local water planning efforts, including the Phase II Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), the Local Water Management Plan (LWMP), the Wellhead Protection Plan
(WHPP) and the Inflow / Infiltration (I/I) Plan. Commissioners have also contacted a number of local agencies
and programs to determine areas where they could be of assistance in reaching their goals for air and water
pollution reduction. Projects completed in 2006 included:
Conservation Commission
2006 Annual Report
2007 Work Plan Page 4 of 7
PROJECTS ITEMS
Project Green Fleet CC opened discussions between Project Green Fleet and the Eden Prairie School District
to retrofit older diesel buses with filtering systems to reduce air emissions. Bill Droessler
from Clean Air Minnesota gave a presentation on Project Green Fleet on July 25, 2006.
Representatives from the School District Transportation Department also attended. The
project proposal was presented to the School Board and they subsequently received an
$85,000 grant to retrofit buses. Articles about the project were printed in the Eden Prairie
News and the Environmental Times (Winter 2006). The project was noted by national
organizations such as Sierra Club as a beneficial program for Eden Prairie.
Pax Christi Global
Warming Seminar
Booth
Showed the “Rubber Ducky” video and distributed environmental education materials at
the Seminar. The “Rubber Ducky” video was produced in collaboration with the Let’s
Keep It Clean program that the City participates in. It focuses on stormwater and how we
need to keep our streets clean to keep our lakes clean.
Environmental Fair Participated in the 2006 Eden Prairie School District Science Fair by providing
educational information on environmental topics. Also worked with the District to
provide speakers and exhibits on topics such as energy conservation, native plant
landscaping and stormwater management for the January 20, 2007 Science Fair.
Prospect Road
EAW
An Informational Meeting was held Nov. 14, 2006 for the Environmental Assessment
Worksheet (EAW) being prepared for the roadway alternative analysis for the Hennepin
Village project. Diane Spector from Wenck Associates, Inc. presented information on
what the EAW process was and what alternatives were being evaluated. A number of
interested residents attended the meeting and posed questions to Wenck and the
Commission. The meeting was intended to provide the CC and residents an opportunity
to learn about the process prior to moving to full consideration of the EAW by the
Planning Commission and City Council.
Rainwater Garden
Presentation
David Seymour gave a presentation on the uses and benefits of rainwater gardens on May
9, 2006. Discussion included the Smith Douglas More House and the new Fire Station
rain garden projects. The Commission also worked with Barr Engineering in reviewing
the signage developed for the Smith Douglas More House which included an educational
piece for rainwater gardens. The CC will be evaluating city properties to determine if
there are areas where a rainwater garden demonstration project could be built.
Environmental
Times (Winter
2006)
Developed articles on use of salt for winter ice removal, Project Green Fleet, wind
energy, and green roof technology. The Environmental Times is sent out as a utility bill
insert in the Spring and/or Fall of each year.
E. Encouraging a Community Designed for Walking, Exercise and Recreation
The CC had not begun work on this goal in 2006. The Park and Recreation Department was contacted to
provide a copy of the Park and Open Space System Plan to review in 2007 and determine how the CC could
work with the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission to forward this initiative.
F. Promote Establishment of Targets for Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Eden Prairie
The CC had not begun work on this goal in 2006. The CC has contacted Hennepin County to initiate discussion
on how the City could work with and promote existing county programs for greenhouse gas reduction and
energy conservation. The CC also reviewed the City of Duluth Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program to evaluate
what could be adapted by the City of Eden Prairie.
Conservation Commission
2006 Annual Report
2007 Work Plan Page 5 of 7
2007 ANNUAL PLAN
A. Energy Conservation for Citizens and Businesses
The Conservation Commission (CC) will be looking at a number of initiatives within this area including:
• Participation and promotion of the “Change a Light Bulb” campaign for the City
• Evaluation of green building codes being used in other City’s within the metropolitan area and the role
of incentives for encouraging green building
• Evaluation of the ability to construct a green roof system at a public facility
• Explore opportunities for holding a workshop to provide information on how homeowners can
incorporate energy conservation measures into their home
• Develop communication pieces to educate residents on energy conservation, including articles for the
Environmental Times for the Spring or Fall issue on energy conservation.
B. Energy Conservation in City Government Operations
The CC will review the newly adopted 20-40-15 Initiative to determine how best they could support this
initiative. This will include working with Fleet Services to determine what role flex fuel vehicles could play in
helping to achieve the 40% energy efficiency increase by the City’s fleet vehicles.
C. Comprehensive Residential and Business Recycling Program / Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)
Reduction and Management
The CC will continue to receive updated information on the City’s recycling and solid waste program through
an annual report in March. Proposed measures for 2007 include:
• Complete the proposed revisions to the recycling and solid waste management code section to establish
standards for multi-family recycling as well as broadened requirements for single-family residential
recycling.
• Develop an educational piece for distribution to multi-family complexes and their residents on the new
requirements.
• Develop an article for the Fall Environmental Times to coincide with the annual recycling rebate,
including items such as plastics or paper recycling which are two primary areas of confusion.
• Staff the City-wide clean up and provide educational materials to residents who come to the clean up
• Provide recycling opportunities at key City events
D. Reduction of Air and Water Pollution / Environmental Review
The CC is the designated review body for the Phase II Storm Water Permit Program , including the Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Phase II Non-degradation Report which is due in 2007. CC will
continue to participate in implementation of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) as well as the
Local Water Management Plan (LWMP) and Wellhead Protection Plan (WHPP). The CC will be kept informed
on projects, such as:
• Assist in reviewing comments received during the public information meeting required for the Annual
Report and the Non-degradation Report. The Annual Report will be submitted to the City Council in
May for review and approval. The Non-degradation Report must be completed and submitted to the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) by September 1, 2007.
• Provide review of the Prospect Road Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW).
Conservation Commission
2006 Annual Report
2007 Work Plan Page 6 of 7
• Staff the Environmental Fair on January 20, 2007 and review results to determine what the next
environmental event might be.
• Review the Draft Goose Management Plan completed by Canada Goose Management in December
2006 and develop recommendations for the City Council to adopt in 2007.
• Develop public service announcements, education materials or programs on items such as stormwater
treatment, wellhead protection, shoreline restoration, storm drain stenciling, alternative landscaping,
phosphorus free fertilizer or aquatic plant management.
• Develop Neighborhood Notes brochures to inform residents of current Watershed District projects such
as Riley Lake, Bryant Lake, Anderson Lakes or Birch Island Lakes similar to what was done for Round
Lake in 2004.
• Work with staff to better understand how the City can fulfill its regulatory obligations to the watershed
districts, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Hennepin County and how they will impact local
resources.
E. Encouraging a Community Designed for Walking, Exercise and Recreation
CC will work with the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resource Commission to determine where the Commission
can assist in improving the walkable community aspect for Eden Prairie.
F. Promote Establishment of Targets for Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Eden Prairie
The CC will consider a public educational event to follow the presentations given by Will Steger and Paul
Douglas in 2006 on greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. Speakers could include David Tillman,
Ph.D. or Peter Wyckhoff, Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota, both leading researchers in this field.
Conservation Commission
2006 Annual Report
2007 Work Plan Page 7 of 7
2007 CC Meeting Schedule / Presentations / Events / Major Topics
Month Key Topics / Issues
January • Review and adopt 2006 Annual Report and 2007 Annual Plan, memo
• Review Draft EAW for Prospect Road
• Environmental Fair
• Review U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement
February • EPA Phase II Stormwater Permit - Loading Assessment Report Update (speaker)
• 20-40-15 Initiative review and evaluation
• Environmental Times articles for Spring edition due
• Stormwater infiltration / porous pavement presentation to the Planning Commission
March • EPA Phase II Public Meeting (to be held prior to CC meeting time from 6 to 7 p.m.)
• Goose Management Plan review
• Recycling Report review
• Presentation on Round Lake water quality improvement project to the Watershed District
• Chamber of Commerce Yard & Garden Expo (potential exhibit?)
April • Goose Management Plan review (speaker?)
• Develop survey idea for teachers who have visited the Environmental Learning Center
• Start developing ideas for a multi-media message or public service announcement for the
wellhead protection and stormwater permit programs (speaker?)
• Evaluate idea for a Fall Trail Walk event (Purgatory Creek Recreation Area?)
• “Change a Light Bulb” campaign launch
• Park Clean Up Event
May • Develop ideas to implement a rebate program for well abandonment and septic system
removal within wellhead protection areas (speaker?)
• Review existing walkable community and green building code related ordinances and
policies in coordination with review of the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement
• Presentation of the SWPPP and Annual Report to the City Council
• Prepare “Neighborhood Notes” for Anderson Lakes, Birch Island Lake and Bryant Lake?
June • EPA Phase II: Non-degradation Report Presentation (speaker) - Public Meeting
• City Clean Up
• Shoreland Restoration / Raingarden workshop for residents?
July • Review results of annual clean up
• Review recommendations and assist Staff in developing measures to meet the Non-
degradation Report requirements
• Staff Report on 20-40-15 Initiative Status
• 20-40-15 Initiative – develop community and employee education ideas
• July 4th – Recycling Promotion at event
August • Environmental Times articles due for Fall Edition
• Review recommendations and assist Staff in developing measures to meet the Non-
degradation Report requirements
• Complete and submit Non-degradation Report to the Pollution Control Agency by 9/1/07
September • Metro Children’s Water Festival
• Fall Trail Walk event? (to emphasize walkable community)
October • Develop educational brochure on private parking lot and street sweeping for stormwater
permit program
November • Round Lake Status Report (speaker – Steve McComas, Blue Water Science)
December • Work on 2007 Annual Report and 2008 Work Plan
• Plan for 2008 Environmental Fair
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SECTION: Consent Calendar
DATE:
March 6, 2007
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:
Rodney Rue
Public Works / Engineering
ITEM DESCRIPTION: I.C. 02-5586
Approve Plans and Specifications and
Order Advertisement for Bids for the
Reconstruction of Valley View Road
(from Flying Cloud Drive to Golden
Triangle Drive).
ITEM NO.:
VII.J.
Requested Action
Move to: Adopt resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering advertisement
for bids for I.C. 02-5586, Valley View Road from Flying Cloud Drive to Golden
Triangle Drive.
Synopsis
With assistance from SE H, Inc., the Engineering Division has prepared plans and specifications
for the reconstruction of Valley View Road, from Flying Cloud Drive to approximately 1500 feet
north of Flying Cloud Drive. Due to the limited construction area and installation of a new creek
crossing, this section of roadway will be closed from approximately June to October of this year.
A detour route for this closure will be provided. It is anticipated that this project will be bid on
or after April 5, 2007. The project is expected to be substantially completed this year. The
estimated construction cost is $1.47 million, with the project being financed with State Aid
funds.
Background Information
This existing roadway is a rural section with a structurally-deficient creek crossing that causes
frequent flooding of the roadway. The construction project will upgrade the roadway to an urban
two-lane section with a new creek crossing. The project will include a new trail section linking
two current trail ends, as well as provide a missing section of trunk watermain.
Attachments
• Resolution
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-
A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
VALLEY VIEW ROAD FROM FLYING CLOUD DRIVE TO GOLDEN TRIANGLE DRIVE
I.C. 02-5586
WHEREAS, the City Engineer, with the assistance of S E H, Inc., has prepared plans and
specifications for the following improvements to wit:
I.C. 02-5586 – Valley View Road from Flying Cloud Drive to Golden Triangle Drive
and has presented such plans and specification to the Council for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Eden Prairie City Council:
1) That said plans and specifications, a copy of which is on file for public inspection in the
City Engineer’s Office, are hereby approved.
2) That the City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official paper and in the
Construction Bulletin an advertisement for bids upon the making of such improvement
under such approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall be published for
three weeks, shall specify the work to be done, shall state the date and time that the bids
will be publicly opened and the City County meeting at which they will be considered.
No bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the Engineering Division and
accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier’s check, bid bond or certified check payable to
the City of Eden Prairie for 5% (percent) of the amount of such bid.
ADOPTED by the Eden Prairie City Council on March 6, 2007.
__________________________
Philip Young, Mayor
ATTEST: SEAL
______________________________
Kathleen Porta, City Clerk
Requested Action:
Move to:
Adopt Resolution calling for a public hearing June 5, 2007, to consider establishing a new Tax
Increment Financing Housing District for Presbyterian Homes Redevelopment Project.
Synopsis:
The purpose of establishing a Tax Increment District is to help provide affordable and workforce
housing in the proposed redevelopment of the site on Prairie Center Drive currently occupied by
Broadmoor Apartments and Castle Ridge Care Center. A resolution calling for a public hearing to
consider establishing a new TIF district must be passed by the Council before an actual hearing is
held.
Background:
Presbyterian Homes is seeking Tax Increment Financing in support of the redevelopment of the site
located generally at the Northwest corner of Prairie Center Drive and County Highway 212. The
site is currently occupied by the Broadmoor apartments and Castleridge Care Center. The
redevelopment project will consist of a mixed-use development of housing and retail. The housing
component will include senior housing for independent living, assisted living, memory care-assisted
living, and nursing home units. Further, the plan includes a for-sale housing component not
intended to be age restricted. Two other buildings will consist of retail on the ground level with 3
stories of housing above designed as work force affordable housing. Total housing units currently
shown in plan will be up to 716. The total retail square footage currently planned is 70,000 square
feet in 8 separate buildings including the two work force housing buildings. The commercial
element of the plan also includes the 4.8-acre property the City is selling Presbyterian Homes at the
corner of Prairie Center Drive and Columbine Drive, as well as a property owned by Larry Mikan
and Jack Letinen located at the corner of Prairie Center Drive and TH212.
TIF is being sought in the form of Redevelopment or Housing TIF or a combination of both. It is
anticipated that this will meet the unit affordable set-aside requirement using the 20% of units at
50% of median income test. This would result in a set aside formula of 716 total units, less 80
exempt care center beds, or 636 total units times 20% equals 127 total affordable set-aside units.
The project is intended to be phased with the senior community being the first phase.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SECTION: Consent Calendar
DATE:
March 6, 2007
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:
Community Development:
Janet Jeremiah/Molly
Koivumaki
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Resolution Calling for Public Hearing to
consider establishing a Tax Increment
Financing (TIF) Housing District for the
Presbyterian Homes Redevelopment Project
ITEM NO.
VII.K.
20% Affordable
Phase 1: Housing Set-a Side Commercial
Care Center beds 80
Memory care units 27 5
Assisted living 58 12
Independent living units 211 42
One retail building 13,000 SF
Subtotal 376 59 13,000 SF
Phase 2:
For sale housing (not age restricted) 265 units 53
Retail under housing 21,000 SF
Work force housing over retail 75 15
Retail – 5 buildings 36,000 SF
Subtotal 340 68 57,000 SF
Grand Totals 716 127 70,000 SF
Total estimated project value is $190 to $225 million.
Attachments:
Resolution
Project Area Map
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON
THE PROPOSED MODIFICATION TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 5, THE PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF
THE PRESBYTERIAN HOMES TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (QUALIFIED
HOUSING) DISTRICT NO. 22 THEREIN, AND THE PROPOSED ADOPTION OF A
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN THEREFOR.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council (the "Council") for the City of Eden Prairie, Minnesota
(the "City"), as follows:
Section 1. Public Hearing. This Council shall meet on June 5, 2007, at approximately
7:00 P.M., to hold a public hearing on the proposed modification to the Redevelopment Plan for
Redevelopment Project Area No. 5, the proposed establishment of the Presbyterian Homes Tax
Increment Financing (Qualified Housing) District No. 22, therein, and the proposed adoption of a
Tax Increment Financing Plan therefor; all pursuant to and in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes, Sections 469.001 to 469.047, Sections 469.174 to 469.1799, inclusive, as amended, in
an effort to encourage the development and redevelopment of certain designated areas within the
City; and
Section 2. Notice of Public Hearing, Filing of Redevelopment Plan, and TIF Plan. City
staff is authorized and directed to work with Springsted, Inc., to prepare a modification to the
Redevelopment Plan for Redevelopment Project Area No. 5, a Tax Increment Financing Plan for
the Presbyterian Homes Tax Increment Financing District No. 22 and to forward documents to
the appropriate taxing jurisdictions including Hennepin County and Independent School District
No. 272. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to cause notice of the hearing, together with
an appropriate map as required by law, to be published at least once in the official newspaper of
the City not later than 10, nor more than 30, days prior to June 5, 2007, and to place a copy of the
modification to the Redevelopment Plan and TIF Plan, on file in the City Clerk's office at City
Hall and to make such copy available for inspection by the public.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie this 6th day of March, 2007.
_______________________
Phil Young, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Kathleen Porta, City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED MODIFICATION TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 5 , THE
PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PRESBYTERIAN HOMES TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING (QUALIFIED HOUSING) DISTRICT NO. 22 THEREIN,
AND THE PROPOSED ADOPTION OF A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN
THEREFOR.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie will
hold a public hearing on approval of the proposed modification to the Redevelopment Plan for
Redevelopment Project Area No. 5, the proposed establishment of the Presbyterian Homes Tax
Increment Financing (Qualified Housing) District No. 22, therein and the proposed adoption of a
Tax Increment Financing Plan therefore at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 2007, in the City
Council Chambers, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
The Financing Plan provides for the financing with tax increment revenue generated by
the Financing District established by the Financing Plan of certain public costs to be incurred by
the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Eden Prairie (HRA) or the City
in connection with carrying out the Plan.
Accompanying this notice is a map of a portion of the City. The map shows the area
encompassed by the Financing District from which tax increment may be collected pursuant to
the Financing Plan and the area in which such tax increment may be expended. It also represents
the site area of the proposed Presbyterian Homes development.
All who wish to be heard as to the proposed modification of the Redevelopment Plan for
Redevelopment Project Area No. 5 or the Financing Plan will be given an opportunity to express
their views at the time of the public hearing or may file written comments with the City Clerk
prior to the public hearing.
Kathleen A. Porta, City Clerk
Tax Increment Financing
District #22
Presbyterian Homes Redevelopment
Tax Increment Financing
Project Area #5
ARCHITECTURAL
CONSORTIUM L.L.C.
901 North Third Street, Suite 220 612-436-4030
Minneapolis, MN 55401 Fax 612-692-9960
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I hereby certify that this plan, specification, or report
Cat prepared by me or under rry direst supervision,
and that I am a duly Licensed Architect under the lairs
at the State at Mirnesate.
Printed Nom: Kathy L. Anderson
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SECTION: Public Hearings
DATE:
03/06/07
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:
Community Development/Planning
Janet Jeremiah/Regina Herron
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Associated Bank
ITEM NO.:
VIII.A.
Requested Action
Move to:
• Close the Public Hearing; and
• Approve 1st Reading of the Ordinance for Zoning District Change from Rural to Commercial
Regional Service on 1.25 acres; and
• Direct Staff to prepare a Development Agreement incorporating Staff and
Commission recommendations and Council conditions.
Synopsis
The proposed plan shows a 4,600 square foot Bank with drive-thru.
The 120-Day Review Period Expires on May 21, 2007.
Planning Commission Recommendation
The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the project at the February 12,
2007 meeting subject to further investigation as to whether cash park fees should be paid on this
property. Cash park fees are required to be paid at time of building permit.
Attachments
1. Staff Report dated February 9, 2007.
2. Location Map
3. Land Use & Zoning Maps
4. Planning Commission Minutes dated February 12, 2007.
Associated Banc-Corp
March 6, 2007
Regina Herron
City Planner Eden Prairie
8080 Mitchell Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Regina:
Associated Bank Corp. would like to withdraw their site plan and building plan review submittal
from the city planning review process; located at the intersections of Valley View Road and
Prairie Center Drive.
We apologize for any inconveniences.
Garry Dietrich —
Senior Vice President
Director of Internal Services
206 N. Wisconsin St. • DePere, WI 54115 • Phone: 920-338-7880 • Fax: 920-338-7767
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Regina Herron, Planner II
DATE: February 9, 2007
PROJECT: Associated Bank
LOCATION: South East corner of Valley View Road and Prairie Center Drive
APPLICANT: HTG Architects
OWNERS: Walter and Elsa Carpenter Charitable Remainder Trust
The Minneapolis Foundation
120 DAY REVIEW: Expires May 21, 2007
REQUEST: 1. Zoning District Change from Rural to Commercial Regional Service on
1.25 acres
2. Site Plan Review on 1.25 acres
Staff Report – Associated Bank
February 9, 2007
Page 2
BACKGROUND
The Comprehensive Guide Plan shows the 1.25 acre property for Regional Commercial land use.
Surrounding land uses consist of Regional Commercial and Office.
The property is zoned Rural.
MAJOR CENTER AREA STUDY
The property is located in Subarea 1 of The Major Center Area Study. Subarea 1 is located north
of Highway 5 and west of I-494. The land use assumptions for this area are corporate office (.50
FAR), neighborhood office (.30 FAR), neighborhood retail (.14-.15 FAR) and big box retail (.35
FAR).
The bank is an appropriate use in a neighborhood retail area of Subarea 1. The low site coverage,
.08 FAR, is also consistent with the MCA land use approach to discourage high intensity use
outside the Town Center area that would compete with the critical mass of retail and housing
needed to create the Town Center.
A bank and drive through is appropriate for the site. It would not be appropriate in the Town
Center Area since auto–dependant uses, such as drive up or drive through facilities would create
safety conflicts on the walkable environment
SITE PLAN
The site has a base area/floor area ratio of 0.08. City code permits up to a 0.20 base area ratio
and a 0.40 floor area ratio in the Commercial Regional Service zoning district.
The building meets the required setbacks.
The code requires 28 parking spaces. The proposed plan shows 27 spaces and 2 proof of parking
spaces.
A cross-access easement is required for the shared driveway and access to the neighboring
property owners to the south and east.
LANDSCAPING AND TREE REPLACEMENT
There are 206 significant trees on the property. Tree loss is 34 inches, resulting in 7.46 caliper
inches of tree replacement. The landscaping requirement is 14.38 caliper inches based on the
building size. A total of 24.5 caliper inches are provided meeting code.
Staff Report – Associated Bank
February 9, 2007
Page 3
GRADING AND DRAINAGE
Stormwater will be treated on site to NURP standards. Three rain water garden infiltration
basins are provided along the south and north property lines.
ARCHITECTURE
The building meets the exterior building material standards of at least 75% face brick, natural
stone, and glass.
SIGNS
City code permits one 80 square foot free standing sign. The maximum wall sign size permitted
is 100 square feet for the south elevation. The plan shows 182 square feet. The plan should be
revised to meet code.
SITE LIGHTING
Parking lot lighting is downcast-cutoff fixtures on 25-foot poles.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommend approval of the following request:
1. Zoning District Change from Rural to Commercial Regional Service on 1.25 acres
2. Site Plan Review on 1.25 acres
This is based on plans stamp dated February 8, 2007, and the following conditions:
1. Prior to City Council Review, the proponent shall:
A. Revise the wall sign to meet city code.
2. Prior to grading permit issuance, the proponent shall:
A. Submit detailed storm water runoff, utility, and erosion control plans for review and
approval by the City Engineer and Watershed District.
B. Notify the City and Watershed District 48 hours in advance of grading.
C. Install erosion control at the grading limits.
3. Prior to building permit issuance for the property, the proponent shall:
Staff Report – Associated Bank
February 9, 2007
Page 4
A. Provide a landscaping surety equivalent to 150% of the cost of the landscaping plan
for 24.5 caliper inches for review and approval.
B. Review the plans with the Fire Marshal
C. Provide a Cross-Access Easement for review and approval.
D. Provide samples of exterior materials for review and approval.
Area Location Map - Associated Bank
Address: SE Corner of Valley View Road and Prairie Center Drive
Valley View Road
Plaza Drive
1 Prairie Center Drive
Zoning Map
Associated Bank
SE Corner of Valley View Road and Prairie Center Drive
Rural One Family - 10 acre min. Highway Commerdal Shoreland Management Classifications
Ri-44 One Family - 44.000 st. ruin. Regional Service Commercial I IP Natural Environment Waters
i3 R1 -22 One Family-22,000 sf min. Regional Commercial a Recreational Development Waters
General Development Waters (Creeks Only)
R1-13.5 One Family-13,500 at min. I I Industrial Park -2 Acre Min , EM 100 - Year Floodplain
R1-9.5 One Family-9,590 sf min. Mr. Industrial Park - 5 Acre Min.
Highway B-312 West of County Road #4 is proposed, not constructed at this lime
RM-6.5 Multi-Family-6.7 U.P.A. max. MI General Industrial - 5 Acre Min. Up dated through Ordinance #09-2005
RM-2.5 Multi-Family-17.4 U.P.A. max.
I I Office
Neighborhood Commercial
Community Commercial
Public
Water
Right-of-VVay
Chanhassen City limits
Ordinance #33-2001 WI Addition) approved, but nal shown on this map edition
Date: June 24, 2005
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Guide Plan Map
Associated Bank
SE Corner of Valley View Road and Prairie Center Drive
I Low Density Residential 0-2.5 Units/Acre
F774 Low Density/Public/Open Space
Medium Density residential 2.5-10 Units/Acre IN
Neighborhood Commercial
Community Commercial
Regional Commercial
Park/Open Space
Public/Quasi-Public
Church/ Cemetery
Open Water
Right-Of-Way
Metropolitan Urban Service Line (MUSA)
Creeks
Principal Arterial
- A Minor Arterial
- B MinorArterial
- Major Collector
- Minor Collector
EDEN
PRAIRIE
I-I Medium Density Residential/Office
High Density Residential 10-40 Units/Acre
Office
[2221 Office/Industrial
M Office/Public/Open Space
IN Industrial
DATE Approved 03-1g43
DATE Revised 01-07-05
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
February 12, 2007
Page 1
B. ASSOCIATED BANK
Request for:
Zoning District Change from Rural to Commercial Regional Service on
1.25 acres; Site Plan Review on 1.25 acres. Location: Southeast corner of
Valley View Road and Prairie Center Drive.
Phil Blasko, architect for HTG Architects, presented the proposal. Mr.
Blasko said the site as developed was challenging with circulation but
with compromises from Associated Bank and help from the City Planner,
they were able to present the proposal as is tonight. Their intent was to
comply with recommendations from the Planning Commission and City
Staff.
Stoelting asked Franzen to review the staff report. Franzen stated the Staff
recommends approval based on page 3 and 4 of the staff report.
Stoelting opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input.
Koenig asked Franzen if the project proponent was subject to cash park
fees. Franzen stated he would review the file and will determine if fees
are required and would inform the city council and the planning
commission of the findings.
MOTION by Powell, seconded by Koenig, to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 7-0.
MOTION by Powell, seconded by Seymour, to recommend approval of
the Zoning District Change from Rural to Commercial Regional Service
on 1.25 acres and Site Plan Review on 1.25 acres based on plans stamped
dated February 6, 2007, and the staff report dated February 9, 2007.
Motion carried 7-0.
Koenig interjected with a friendly amendment to read as follows: Subject
to further investigation as to whether cash park fees should be paid on this
property.
MOTION by Seymour, seconded by Koenig, to approve the amended
motion. Motion carried 7-0.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SECTION: Public Hearings
DATE:
03/06/07
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:
Community Development/Planning
Janet Jeremiah
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Staring Lake Business Center
ITEM NO.:
VIII.B.
Requested Action
Move to:
• Close the Public Hearing; 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, and Zoning Amendment in the I-2 Zoning District on 19.3acres; and
• Adopt the Resolution for Preliminary Plat on 19.3 acres into 2 lots; and
• Direct Staff to prepare a Development Agreement incorporating Staff and Board
recommendations and Council conditions.
Synopsis
This project is two industrial buildings totaling 150,216 square feet with waivers for allowable
office use and setback. It is an amendment to an approved agreement and plans called the Flying
Cloud Business Center. The approved plan was for two buildings totaling 172,111 square feet.
Background Information
There are three waivers from the City Code. These are:
• Parking setback from 25 feet to 3 feet for building site one along Pioneer Trail. The
County plan for right of way along Pioneer Trail reduces the setback to parking at its
closest point to 3 feet. This right of way is needed to accommodate the road expansion,
room for a trail, access to this site and access to the City Park to the west.
• Parking setback from 50 feet to 35 feet for site two. Same as the approved plan.
• Office use from 50% to 85%. Same as the approved plan
The 120-Day Review Period Expires on May 23, 2007.
Planning Commission Recommendation
The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the project at the February 12,
2007 meeting.
Attachments
1. Resolution PUD Concept
2. Resolution Preliminary Plat
3. Staff Report
4. Location Map
5. Land Use & Zoning Maps
6. Planning Commission Minutes
STARING LAKE BUSINESS CENTER
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-___
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
CONCEPT OF STARING LAKE BUSINESS CENTER
FOR UNITED PROPERTIES
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 Planning Commission did conduct a public hearing on February 12,
2007, on Staring Lake Business Center by United Properties and considered their request for
approval of the PUD Concept plan and recommended approval of the request to the City
Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did consider the request on March 6, 2007.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Eden Prairie,
Minnesota, as follows:
1. Staring Lake Business Center, 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
stamp dated March 6, 2007.
3. That the PUD Concept meets the recommendations of the Planning Commission
February 12, 2007.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie this 6th day of March, 2007.
_______________________
Phil Young, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Kathleen Porta, City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
PUD Concept - Staring Lake Business Center
Legal Description: page 1 of 3
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.
PUD Concept- Staring Lake Business Center
Legal Description: page 2 of 3
PARCEL 3
That part of the Northeast Quart of Section 27, Township 116, Range 22, West 5th Principal
Meridian, Hennepin County, Minnesota, described as:
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
PUD Concept- Staring Lake Business Center
Legal Description: page 3 of 3
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.
STARING LAKE BUSINESS CENTER
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF STARING LAKE BUSINESS CENTER FOR UNITED PROPERTIES
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Eden Prairie City Council as follows:
That the preliminary plat of Staring Lake Business Center for United Properties stamp dated
March 6, 2007, and consisting of 19.3 acres into two 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 6th day of March, 2007.
_______________________________
Phil Young, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Kathleen Porta, City Clerk
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Michael Franzen, City Planner
DATE: February 9, 2007
SUBJECT: Staring Lake Business Center
APPLICANT/
OWNER: United Properties
LOCATION: Northwest Corner of Pioneer Trail and Flying Cloud Drive
120 Day Clock May 23, 2007
REQUEST: 1. Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 19.3 acres
2. Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 19.3 acres
3. Zoning District Amendment in the I-2 District on 19.3 acres
4. Site Plan Review on 19.3 acres
5. Preliminary Plat of 19.3 acres into 2 lots
Staff Report – Staring Lake Business Center
February 9, 2007
2
BACKGROUND
This site is guided and zoned Industrial according to a 2001 approved agreement and plans called the
Flying Cloud Business Center. The approved plan was for two buildings totaling 172,111 square feet
with a waiver from 50% to 85% office and a front yard setback to parking from 50 feet to 35 and 25
feet.
SITE PLAN
Building site one has a 79,125 square foot building. The base area ratio is .196. The City code
permits up to a .30 base area ratio. The floor area ratio is .196. The City Code permits up to a .50
floor area ratio.
The required parking is 376 spaces. The plan shows 376 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 71,091 square foot building. The base area ratio is .16. The City code
permits up to a .30 base area ratio. The floor area ratio is .16. The City Code permits up to a .50
floor area ratio.
The required parking is 303 spaces. The plan shows 305 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 project requires the following waivers.
Parking setback from 25 feet to 3 feet for building site one along Pioneer Trail. The County
plan for right of way along Pioneer Trail reduces the setback to parking at its closest point to 3 feet.
This right of way is needed to accommodate the road expansion, room for a trail, access to this site
and access to the City Park to the west.
Parking setback from 50 feet to 35 feet for site two. Same as the approved plan.
Office use from 50% to 85%. Same as the approved plan
LANDSCAPE PLAN
Staff Report – Staring Lake Business Center
February 9, 2007
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The landscaping caliper inch requirement based on gross building size is 468.75 caliper inches. The
plan shows 540 inches caliper inches.
There are 3,326 diameter inches of significant trees on site. A total of 1,641 diameter inches will be
lost due to site construction. The required tree replacement is 1,084 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.
SITE GRADING
The plans need to be revised as follows.
• The proposed retaining wall adjacent to Flying Cloud Drive reaches a height of
approximately 22’. Under this scenario the geo fabric for the wall would need to extend
within the public right of way of Flying Cloud Drive. This right of way is also a corridor for
Hennepin County storm sewer associated with Pioneer Trail Improvements. The project
grading should be revised within this area reducing or eliminating the retaining wall and
grading out within the right of way. Coordination with Hennepin County will be needed.
Appropriate permits from MNDOT for grading within the right of way will be required.
Construction easements need to be provided at no cost to Hennepin County and MnDot.
• The grading at the east property line adjacent to Building B should be revised so that the
existing hydrant and valve (for future extension to the adjacent property) are not under the
proposed retaining wall.
• The discharge pipe from pond B must extend to the creek.
• Coordination between Hennepin County and the project regarding grading and drainage
adjacent to Pioneer Trail is needed. The plans should indicate how the two projects tie
together under both existing conditions as well as with the future Pioneer Trail
improvements.
• The grading plan (existing conditions) does not appear to take into account grading that was
done with the installation of the public sanitary sewer and water through the project. An
Staff Report – Staring Lake Business Center
February 9, 2007
4
example of this is the area adjacent to PID # 27-116-22-12-0003; the sanitary sewer
constructed and the proposed storm sewer plan conflict. The grading and drainage plan
should be revised so that the drainage in this area is redirected and the storm sewer layout
revised. The grading/utility plans should be coordinated and revised appropriately.
UTILITIES
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 1.5 – 2.0 inches in diameter.
PRELIMINARY PLAT
The preliminary plat needs to show the right necessary for Pioneer Trail improvements.
WETLANDS
There are no wetlands on this site based on an evaluation that was complete in 2001 with the
approved plans. Current documentation regarding the status of wetlands on the site must be
submitted since wetland evaluation is only valid for 3 years.
TRAVEL DEMAND MANAGEMENT PLAN
A condition in the development agreement for the approved plan is a Travel Demand
Management Plan. A TDM Plan is a program to reduce the number of trips to and from a site
during the peak traffic hours. Typical plans include alternative work schedules, carpool, walking
and biking. The developer shall prepare a TDM plan prior to review by the City Council.
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.
Staff Report – Staring Lake Business Center
February 9, 2007
5
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative One
Recommend approval of the following
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 19.3 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 19.3 acres
• Zoning District Amendment in the I-2 District on 19.3 acres
• Site Plan Review on 19.3 acres
• Preliminary Plat of 19.3 acres into 2 lots
This would be based on plans dated February 9, 2007, this staff report, and the following conditions:
1 Prior to City Council review, the proponent shall:
A. 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 1.5 – 2.0 inches
in diameter.
B. Revise the grading and plat drawings to reflect the required changes identified to the
grading, utility, and plat sections of the staff report.
C. Provide an updated wetland evaluation.
D. Prepare a TDM plan
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:
Staff Report – Staring Lake Business Center
February 9, 2007
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• Parking setback from 50 feet to 3 feet for building site one.
• Parking setback from 50 feet to 35 feet for site two.
• Office use from 50% to 85%.
Alternative Two
Recommend a continuance to the March 12, 2007 meeting with direction to revise the plans
according to the recommendations in the staff report relating to, grading, utilities, plat, and
wetland.
Area Location Map - Staring Lake
Address: Northwest Corner of Highway 212 (Flying Cloud Drive)
and County Road 1 (Pioneer Trail)
Pioneer Trail
- County Rd #1
Hwy #212 -
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HVVY #212/Flying Could Drive
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General Industrial -S Acre Min. Up dated through Ordinance #09-2005
Public Ordinance #33-2001 (BF! Addition) approved, but not shown on this map edition
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Zoning Map
Staring Lake Business Center
NW Corner of HWY 212 (Flying Cloud Dr) and County Rd 1 (Pioneer Tr!)
Hwy #212/Flying Cloud Drive
Pioneer Trail/County Road #1
I Low Density Residential 0-2.5 Units/Acre
IZZ Low Density/Public/Open Space
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High Density Residential 10-40 Units/Acre
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Community Commercial
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PRAIRIE
DATE Approved 03-10•03
DATE Revised 01-07-05
Medium Density residential 2.5-10 Units/Acre Regional Commercial
Guide Plan Map
Staring Lake Business Center
NW Corner of HWY 212 (Flying Cloud Dr) and County Rd 1 (Pioneer TrI)
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
February 12, 2007
Page 1
C. STARING LAKE BUSINESS CENTER
Request for:
Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 19.3 acres; Planned Unit
Development District Review with waivers on 19.3 acres; Zoning District
Amendment in the I-2 District on 19.3 acres; Site Plan Review on 19.3
acres; Preliminary Plat of 19.3 acres into two lots. Location: Northwest
corner of Pioneer Trail and Flying Cloud Drive.
Eric Simmer, with United Properties, presented the proposal. This request
was previously seen in 2001 and was approved at that time. Since then
there have been a few revisions to the plan to accommodate some
dedication of right-of-way and to lower the overall square footage of the
site but increase the percentage of office in the buildings. Other than those
revisions, the proposal is unchanged. In looking at the site plan, the total
square footage is approximately 150,000 square feet. There are two
buildings on this site. The first building, which is classified as the upper
building, is approximately 80,000 square feet and the balance of the
building would be mainly office. The second building, referred to as the
lower building, would also include some office space. The entrance to this
property will be off of Pioneer Trail. Ponding will take place in a 5 acre
area, which would be an asset to the property. There will be a dedicating
addition right-of-way along Pioneer Trail to accommodate the future
expansion of this road, which should occur in 2008.
Stoelting asked if there would be sidewalks at the corner of Hwy 212 and
Pioneer Trail. Franzen stated it is in the public right-of-way and will be
included in the improvement project.
Stoelting asked Franzen to review the staff report. Franzen stated on page
3 and 4 of the staff report are staff recommendations to make sure the
project proponent’s plans and the County’s plans match. The staff has
reviewed the revised plans and have determined the plans meet city and
county requirements. Staff recommends approval subject to staff
recommendations on page 5 and 6 of the staff report.
Stoelting opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input.
Seymour asked Staff about the traffic and if they are concerned there is
just one way in and one way out. Gray said there will be some delays but
there are not a lot of other alternatives to the positioning of the roads.
Stoelting asked Gray to comment on the height of the retaining walls.
Gray said the walls are located on the east side of Hwy 212 and pointed
out there will be an opportunity to regrade and lower the retaining walls.
Powell asked how close this site is to the Cummins Grill property. Gray
stated it is adjacent to it. Powell said the City is planning to look for
commercial development of this property or private financing to support
maintenance on the property. Gray stated it would be a good use of this
property to provide assistance with maintenance and also access by the
public to enjoy the property. Powell asked if the project proponent would
consider shared parking with the Cummins Grill property. Gray stated
whatever the re-use of the property on Cummins Grill, they will need
parking close up to make it practical for the public. The distance between
the south property line and the house is quite a distance, so shared parking
would most likely not be feasible. Fox said in regard to the access road
coming into Cummins Grill, this will be eliminated with the re-alignment
of Pioneer Trail. There will be a road from the main access road that will
lead to the back of the house. Because of this, the area will need to have
maximum parking.
Powell asked if there was any dialog with the property owner of the land
lock lot on what type of development they are looking for on that location.
Franzen pointed out it is the current location of Sterling Fence, which has
a variance for outdoor storage that is set to lapse in a few years. At that
point they would have to either construct a building to store their materials
inside or look for a new location.
Koenig asked Fox if the Cummins Grill house is going to lose the little
road coming into it and if the only access would be at the proposed
property they are currently discussing. Fox stated that was correct.
MOTION by Kirk, seconded by Koenig, to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 7-0.
MOTION by Kirk, seconded by Powell, to recommend approval of the
Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 19.3 acres; Planned Unit
Development District Review with waivers on 19.3 acres; Zoning District
Amendment in the I-2 District on 19.3 acres; Site Plan Review on 19.3
acres and Preliminary Plat of 19.3 acres into two lots based on plans
stamped dated February 9, 2007, and the staff report dated February 9,
2007. Motion carried 7-0.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SECTION: Payment of Claims
DATE:
March 6, 2007
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:
Sue Kotchevar, Office of the
City Manager/Finance
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Payment of Claims
ITEM NO.:
IX.
Requested Action
Move to: Approve the Payment of Claims as submitted (roll call vote)
Synopsis
Checks 161162 - 161525
Wire Transfers 2636- 2637
Attachments
City of Eden Prairie
Council Check Summary
3/6/2007
Division Amount Division Amount
General 8,419 601 Prairie Village Liquor 133,111
100 City Manager 353 602 Den Road Liquor 95,252
101 Legislative 2,468 603 Prairie View Liquor 100,247
102 Legal Counsel 12,690 605 Den Road Building 11,050
110 City Clerk 622 701 Water Fund 37,695
111 Customer Service 7,465 702 Sewer Fund 231,592
112 Human Resources 945 703 Storm Drainage Fund 15,171
113 Communication Services 3,807 803 Escrow Fund 2,392
114 Benefits & Training 2,003 807 Benefits Fund 179,265
116 Facilities 59,148 810 Workers Comp Insurance 98,360
117 City Center 48,068 811 Property Insurance 70,440
130 Assessing 336
131 Finance 4,834 Report Totals 1,619,817
132 Social Services 39
133 Planning 345
134 Heritage Preservation 37
135 Information Technology 13,067
136 Public Safety Communications 3,012
137 Economic Development 343
138 Community Development Admin. 190
150 Park Administration 209
151 Park Maintenance 5,795
153 Organized Athletics 3,425
154 Community Center 6,900
156 Youth Programs 1,998
157 Special Events 72
158 Adult Recreation 3,825
159 Recreation Administration 39
160 Therapeutic Recreation 203
161 Oak Point Pool 268
162 Arts 5,048
163 Outdoor Center 1,252
164 Park Rental Facilities 119
180 Police 9,923
183 Emergency Preparedness 145
184 Fire 10,071
185 Animal Control 340
186 Inspections 181
200 Engineering 613
201 Street Maintenance 12,902
202 Street Lighting 1,657
203 Fleet Services 33,019
204 Equipment Revolving 86,229
301 CDBG 3,093
304 Senior Board 196
312 Recycle Rebate 20
314 Liquor Compliance 1,000
502 Park Development 23,375
503 Utility Improvement 15,072
506 Improvment Bonds 1996 9,428
509 CIP Fund 15,097
511 Construction Fund 8,122
515 Fire Station #4 131,106
519 Community Center Referendum 46,962
520 Parks Referendum 29,394
522 Improvement Projects 2006 9,953
City of Eden Prairie
Council Check Register
3/6/2007
Check # Amount Vendor / Explanation Account Description Business Unit
2636 5,366 MINNESOTA DEPT OF REVENUE Sales Tax Payable General Fund
2637 71,975 MINNESOTA DEPT OF REVENUE Cash Over/Short General Fund
161162 340 A MEYER'S ENTERPRISES INC Instructor Service Outdoor Center
161163 3,574 A-SCAPE INC Contract Svcs - Snow Removal Fire Station #2
161164 230 AARP 55 ALIVE MATURE DRIVING Other Contracted Services Classes/Programs/Events
161165 60 AARP 55 ALIVE MATURE DRIVING Other Contracted Services Classes/Programs/Events
161166 230 AARP 55 ALIVE MATURE DRIVING Other Contracted Services Classes/Programs/Events
161167 230 AARP 55 ALIVE MATURE DRIVING Other Contracted Services Classes/Programs/Events
161168 270 ABRAKADOODLE Instructor Service Special Events & Trips
161169 650 AMERIPRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SER Repair & Maint. Supplies Prairie Village Liquor Store
161170 301 AMSAN BRISSMAN-KENNEDY Cleaning Supplies Community Center Maintenance
161171 235 ANCHOR PRINTING COMPANY Printing Police
161172 300 ANDERSON, BRYAN E Other Contracted Services Broomball
161173 259 ASPEN EQUIPMENT CO. Equipment Parts Fleet Services
161174 20 ASSOCIATION OF RECYCLING MANAG Dues & Subscriptions Recycle Rebate
161175 321 BALDWIN SUPPLY COMPANY Repair & Maint. Supplies Park Maintenance
161176 685 BAUER BUILT TIRE AND BATTERY Tires Fleet Services
161177 649 BAYER PHOTOGRAPHY Other Contracted Services Communication Services
161178 5,537 BELLBOY CORPORATION Liquor Prairie View Liquor Store
161179 131 BINO, SUSAN Operating Supplies Senior Board
161180 645 BLOOMINGTON SECURITY SOLUTIONS Supplies - Security Community Center Maintenance
161181 100 BOLD, PAULINE Instructor Service Outdoor Center
161182 7,500 BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION Testing - Soil Boring Construction Fund
161183 199 CALIBRE PRESS INC Tuition Reimbursement/School Police
161184 80 CAMPOS, LORI Instructor Service Outdoor Center
161185 129 CAREER TRACK Tuition Reimbursement/School Police
161186 363 CLAREYS INC Office Supplies General
161187 4,000 CLARK ENGINEERING CORP Improvements to Land Park Acquisition & Development
161188 654 COMMERCIAL STEAM TEAM Other Contracted Services Prairie Village Liquor Store
161189 3,387 COMPAR INC Other Hardware Den Road Liquor Store
161190 2,536 CORPORATE EXPRESS Office Supplies Police
161191 286 CUB FOODS EDEN PRAIRIE Miscellaneous Housing, Trans, & Human Serv
161192 2,286 CUTLER-MAGNER COMPANY Treatment Chemicals Water Treatment Plant
161193 6,014 DAY DISTRIBUTING Beer Prairie View Liquor Store
161194 580 DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SERVI Other Rentals General
161195 94,028 DELANO ERICKSON ARCHITECTS Building Parks Referendum
161196 208 EAGLE TRAINING LLC Tuition Reimbursement/School Police
161197 1,156 EAGLE WINE COMPANY Wine Domestic Den Road Liquor Store
161198 2,826 EARL F ANDERSEN INC Operating Supplies Park Maintenance
161199 172 EF JOHNSON Equipment Parts Wireless Communication
161200 53 ELWELL, JEFF Mileage & Parking Community Center Maintenance
161201 125 ERGOMETRICS Employment Support Test Organizational Services
161202 7,398 ESTATE OF THEODORE VICKERMAN Reimbursement Utility Improvement Fund
161203 96 EXTREME BEVERAGE Misc Taxable Prairie Village Liquor Store
161204 86 FEDEX Postage Fire
161205 135 FERRELLGAS Lubricants & Additives Fleet Services
161206 4 FLYING CLOUD ANIMAL HOSPITAL Canine Supplies Police
161207 68 GARDEN ROOM FRATELLI'S GARDEN Miscellaneous Internal Events
161208 904 GE CAPITAL Other Rentals General
161209 150 GLOCK PROFESSIONAL INC Tuition Reimbursement/School Police
161210 555 GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS AS Dues & Subscriptions Finance
161211 116 GRAINGER Repair & Maint. Supplies Pool Maintenance
161212 3,143 GRAPE BEGINNINGS Wine Domestic Prairie Village Liquor Store
161213 921 GRAPHIC SOURCE INC Advertising Winter Theatre
161214 6,694 GRIGGS COOPER & CO Liquor Prairie View Liquor Store
161215 100 HALLOWELL, FRANK Refunds Environmental Education
161216 504 HAMMERS, SARAH Other Contracted Services Volleyball
161217 14,529 HARTLAND FUEL PRODUCTS LLC Motor Fuels Fleet Services
161218 300 HAYEN, LINDA Other Contracted Services Winter Theatre
161219 100 HENK, KENNETH Refunds Environmental Education
161220 184 HENNEPIN COUNTY PUBLIC RECORDS Other Contracted Services Engineering
161221 828 HENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFI Board of Prisoner Police
161222 150 HENRY, PAUL Other Contracted Services Broomball
Check # Amount Vendor / Explanation Account Description Business Unit
161223 317 HOHENSTEINS INC Beer Prairie Village Liquor Store
161224 63 HOLMES, DAVE Other Contracted Services Basketball
161225 194 HOLMES, TOM Other Contracted Services Basketball
161226 146 IAAO Dues & Subscriptions Assessing
161227 100 IACP Dues & Subscriptions Police
161228 72 IND SCHOOL DIST 272 Printing Special Initiatives
161229 2,287 INDELCO PLASTICS CORP Equipment Parts Water Treatment Plant
161230 165 INTERSTATE POWER SYSTEMS INC Equipment Parts Fleet Services
161231 234 J H LARSON COMPANY Supplies - Electrical City Hall - CAM
161232 376 J-CRAFT DIV OF CRYSTEEL MFG IN Equipment Parts Fleet Services
161233 7,897 JJ TAYLOR DIST OF MN Beer Prairie Village Liquor Store
161234 558 JOHN HENRY FOSTER MINNESOTA IN Maintenance Contracts Water Treatment Plant
161236 16,500 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO Liquor Prairie View Liquor Store
161237 372 KEEPERS Clothing & Uniforms Fire
161238 300 KUSTOM SIGNALS INC Equipment Repair & Maint Police
161239 205 LAB SAFETY SUPPLY INC Cleaning Supplies Utility Operations - General
161240 7,675 LAMETTRY, RICK Reimbursement Utility Improvement Fund
161241 98,360 LEAGUE MN CITIES INS TRUST Other Contracted Services Workers Comp Insurance
161242 340 LEROY JOB TRUCKING INC Kennel Services Animal Control
161243 16 LOES OIL COMPANY Equipment Repair & Maint Fleet Services
161244 279 LORMAN EDUCATION SERVICES Tuition Reimbursement/School Police
161245 700 LUSHINE, PEGGY E Other Contracted Services Winter Theatre
161246 277 M. AMUNDSON LLP Misc Taxable Prairie View Liquor Store
161247 3,946 MADISON NATIONAL LIFE Disability Ins Employers Health and Benefits
161248 7,760 MARK VII Beer Prairie Village Liquor Store
161249 285 MENARDS Equipment Repair & Maint Park Maintenance
161250 1,781 METRO SALES INCORPORATED* Other Rentals General
161251 101 METROPOLITAN FORD Equipment Parts Fleet Services
161252 702 MIDWEST COCA COLA BOTTLING COM Misc Taxable Den Road Liquor Store
161253 580 MINNESOTA AWWA Conference Expense Water Treatment Plant
161254 195 MINNESOTA CHAPTER IAAI Tuition Reimbursement/School Police
161255 195 MINNESOTA CHIEFS OF POLICE ASS Dues & Subscriptions Police
161256 625 MINNESOTA RURAL WATER ASSOCIAT Conference Expense Water Treatment Plant
161257 2,044 MINNESOTA VALLEY ELECTRIC COOP Electric Riley Creek Woods
161258 2,133 MITY-LITE INC Supplies - General Bldg Community Center Maintenance
161259 46 MTI DISTRIBUTING INC Equipment Parts Fleet Services
161260 1,700 NETSENTIAL.COM INC Software Maintenance Fire
161261 549 NEW FRANCE WINE COMPANY Wine Domestic Prairie Village Liquor Store
161262 683 NORTHWEST BUSINESS SYSTEMS Software Maintenance Information Technology
161263 559 OLSEN COMPANIES Operating Supplies Traffic Signals
161264 113 OLSON, ROBERT Travel Expense Police
161265 47 OSI BATTERIES INC Equipment Parts Fleet Services
161266 1,003 PARABEN CORPORATION Software Maintenance Information Technology
161267 1,590 PAUSTIS & SONS COMPANY Wine Imported Prairie Village Liquor Store
161268 435 PC MALL Other Hardware Information Technology
161269 4,092 PCS TECHNOLOGIES INC Computers Capital Impr. / Maint. Fund
161270 371 PEPSI COLA COMPANY Merchandise for Resale Concessions
161271 6,146 PHILLIPS WINE AND SPIRITS INC Wine Domestic Den Road Liquor Store
161272 728 PRAIRIE ELECTRIC COMPANY Contract Svcs - Electrical Garden Room Repairs
161273 26 PRAIRIE LAWN AND GARDEN Equipment Repair & Maint Park Maintenance
161274 9,316 PRAIRIE PARTNERS SIX LLP Building Rental Prairie Village Liquor Store
161275 542 PRIOR WINE COMPANY Wine Imported Prairie Village Liquor Store
161276 138 PRIORITY COURIER EXPERTS Equipment Repair & Maint Fleet Services
161277 179 QUALITY PROPANE Motor Fuels Ice Arena Maintenance
161278 14,701 QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS CO Transportation Prairie View Liquor Store
161279 1,086 QWEST Telephone Water Distribution
161280 400 R & H THEATRICALS Other Contracted Services Summer Theatre
161281 150 R & H THEATRICALS Other Contracted Services Summer Theatre
161282 181 RADDE TAXIDERMY Recreation Supplies Outdoor Center
161283 345 RCM & ASSOCIATES Office Supplies Planning
161284 583 RICHARDSON, JIM Other Contracted Services Communication Services
161285 12 RIGID HITCH INCORPORATED Equipment Parts Fleet Services
161286 15 RUFFRIDGE JOHNSON EQUIPMENT CO Equipment Parts Fleet Services
161287 450 SAMUEL FRENCH INC Other Contracted Services Winter Theatre
161288 900 SCHWARTZ, ELSIE Other Contracted Services Winter Theatre
161289 195 SHAMROCK GROUP, INC - ACE ICE Misc Non-Taxable Prairie View Liquor Store
161290 55 SNAP-ON TOOLS Small Tools Fleet Services
Check # Amount Vendor / Explanation Account Description Business Unit
161291 2,368 SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN CABLE COMMI Dues & Subscriptions City Council
161292 1,431 SPORTS UNLIMITED Instructor Service After School Programs
161293 339 SPS COMPANIES Equipment Parts Water Treatment Plant
161294 2,538 ST JOSEPH EQUIPMENT INC Equipment Repair & Maint Fleet Services
161295 126 STATE SUPPLY COMPANY Supplies - Plumbing City Hall - CAM
161296 60 STEINER, SHARON Operating Supplies Senior Board
161297 290 STEMPF AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES I Equipment Parts Fleet Services
161298 128 STITELER, SHARON Instructor Service Outdoor Center
161299 378 STREICHERS Training Supplies Police
161300 300 SUN NEWSPAPERS Legal Notices Publishing City Clerk
161301 8 ZURN, REVONDA Program Fee Preschool Events
161302 7,442 THORPE DISTRIBUTING Beer Den Road Liquor Store
161303 86,229 TWIN CITIES MACK & VOLVO TRUCK Autos Public Works
161304 1,000 UNCOMMON GATHERINGS Other Contracted Services Winter Theatre
161306 160 UNITED RENTALS HIGHWAY TECHNOL Conference Expense Water Distribution
161307 265 UNLIMITED SUPPLIES INC Operating Supplies Park Maintenance
161308 249 USA BLUEBOOK Operating Supplies Utility Operations - General
161309 8 VERIZON WIRELESS Pager & Cell Phone Park Maintenance
161310 1,177 WATSON CO INC, THE Merchandise for Resale Concessions
161311 2,188 WINE MERCHANTS INC Wine Domestic Prairie View Liquor Store
161312 15 WITTHUHN, KIM Program Fee Outdoor Center
161313 208 WORLD CLASS WINES INC Wine Imported Prairie Village Liquor Store
161314 737 YALE MECHANICAL INC Contract Svcs - HVAC Community Center Maintenance
161315 167 YELLOW PAGES, INC Advertising Den Road Liquor Store
161316 504 ZABRANSKY, LAELA Other Contracted Services Volleyball
161317 46 UNIFORMS UNLIMITED Clothing & Uniforms Police
161318 360 UNITED RENTALS HIGHWAY TECHNOL Conference Expense Water Distribution
161325 4,274 ASPEN WASTE SYSTEMS INC. Waste Disposal Utility Operations - General
161326 300 CEMSTONE CONTRACTOR SUPPLY Conference Expense Engineering
161327 50 MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT INC Conference Expense Engineering
161328 30 NEW FOGEY FOLLIES Other Contracted Services Trips
161329 1,000 PETTY CASH-POLICE DEPT Miscellaneous Liquor Compliance
161330 100 TUCK, MIKE Refunds Environmental Education
161331 130 2007 NSRMAA ANNUAL SCHOOL Tuition Reimbursement/School Fire
161332 313 A MEYER'S ENTERPRISES INC Instructor Service Outdoor Center
161333 250 AARP 55 ALIVE MATURE DRIVING Other Contracted Services Classes/Programs/Events
161334 160 AARP 55 ALIVE MATURE DRIVING Other Contracted Services Classes/Programs/Events
161335 578 ABM EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY COMPA Equipment Repair & Maint Fleet Services
161336 231 ACCURINT - ACCOUNT # 1348824 Other Contracted Services Police
161337 70 ACT ELECTRONICS INC Equipment Repair & Maint Traffic Signals
161338 597 ADMINISTRATION RESOURCES CORP Other Contracted Services Finance
161339 52 AGUILAR, TODD Lessons & Classes Oak Point Lessons
161340 622 ALLIANT ENGINEERING INC Design & Engineering Construction Fund
161341 15 ALTERNATIVE BUSINESS FURNITURE Supplies - General Bldg Furniture
161342 123 AMERIPRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SER Repair & Maint. Supplies Den Road Liquor Store
161343 1,858 ANCHOR PAPER COMPANY Office Supplies General
161344 2,309 ANCHOR PRINTING COMPANY Office Supplies Fire
161345 635 ART START Other Contracted Services City Center Operations
161346 66 ASPEN WASTE SYSTEMS INC. Waste Disposal Fire Station #2
161347 205 AUTOMATED ENTRANCE PRODUCTS IN Building Repair & Maint. Den Road Liquor Store
161348 6,000 BAKER ASSOCIATES INC Building Den Road Building
161349 84 BARNES, BELINDA A. Other Contracted Services Volleyball
161350 514 BAUER BUILT TIRE AND BATTERY Tires Fleet Services
161351 1,137 BECKER ARENA PRODUCTS INC Contract Svcs - Ice Rink Ice Arena Maintenance
161352 4,338 BELLBOY CORPORATION Operating Supplies Prairie Village Liquor Store
161353 86 BLOOMINGTON, CITY OF Other Contracted Services Park Maintenance
161354 244 BORDER STATES ELECTRIC SUPPLY Repair & Maint. Supplies Park Maintenance
161355 40 CAMPOS, LORI Instructor Service Outdoor Center
161356 55,520 CENTERPOINT ENERGY SERVICES IN Gas City Hall - CAM
161357 194 CHOICE INC Other Contracted Services Prairie Village Liquor Store
161358 50 CLARK, JOAN Refunds Environmental Education
161359 130,907 CM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC. Building Fire Station #4
161360 478 COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION Improvement Contracts Improvement Projects 2006
161361 140 COMMUNITY HEALTH CHARITIES United Way Withheld General Fund
161362 395 CORPORATE EXPRESS Office Supplies General
161363 105 CULLIGAN BOTTLED WATER Operating Supplies Fire
161364 6,508 DAY DISTRIBUTING Beer Prairie View Liquor Store
Check # Amount Vendor / Explanation Account Description Business Unit
161365 71 DELUXE BUSINESS CHECKS & SOLUT Bank and Service Charges Prairie Village Liquor Store
161366 39 DISH NETWORK Cable TV Community Center Admin
161367 27,376 DIVERSE BUILDING MAINTENANCE CH Robinson Janitor Service City Ctr - Tenant Direct Costs
161368 180 DMX MUSIC Other Contracted Services Den Road Liquor Store
161369 45 DOVER, RUTH Program Fee Trips
161370 60 DRAMATIC PUBLISHING Operating Supplies Arts Initiative
161371 1,875 EAGLE WINE COMPANY Wine Domestic Prairie View Liquor Store
161372 12,000 EARL F ANDERSEN INC Signs Traffic Signs
161373 845 ECOLAB INC Contract Svcs - Pest Control City Hall - CAM
161374 25 EDEN PRAIRIE CHAMBER OF COMMER Miscellaneous Human Resources
161375 600 EDEN PRAIRIE HOCKEY ASSOCIATIO Merchandise for Resale Concessions
161376 417 EDEN PRAIRIE ROTARY CLUB Miscellaneous City Manager
161377 248 ELVIN SAFETY SUPPLY INC Operating Supplies Park Maintenance
161378 895 EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION INC Dues & Subscriptions Human Resources
161379 382 ESBENSEN, GEORGE Operating Supplies Fire
161380 96 EXTREME BEVERAGE Misc Taxable Prairie View Liquor Store
161381 22 FERRELLGAS Motor Fuels Fleet Services
161382 175 FIREHOUSE MAGAZINE Dues & Subscriptions Fire
161383 42 FISHER, DELORES Program Fee Trips
161384 473 FLORIDA MICRO LLC Other Hardware Information Technology
161385 61 FLYING CLOUD ANIMAL HOSPITAL Canine Supplies Police
161386 84 FLYING CLOUD T/S #U70 Waste Disposal Park Maintenance
161387 40 FORCE AMERICA Equipment Parts Fleet Services
161388 39 GARDEN ROOM FRATELLI'S GARDEN Other Contracted Services Recreation Administration
161389 176 GE CAPITAL Other Rentals General
161390 100 GLEASON, PAULA Refunds Environmental Education
161391 232 GLENROSE FLORAL AND GIFT SHOPS Accounts Payable Escrow
161392 159 GRAFIX SHOPPE Equipment Parts Fleet Services
161393 135 GRAINGER Contract Svcs - Electrical City Hall - CAM
161394 454 GRAPE BEGINNINGS Wine Domestic Prairie Village Liquor Store
161395 17,988 GREENSIDE INC Contract Svcs - Snow Removal Fire Station #1
161396 14,687 GRIGGS COOPER & CO Wine Domestic Prairie View Liquor Store
161397 148 GROTH MUSIC Operating Supplies Community Band
161398 14 GUARANTY BANK Other Contracted Services Police
161399 32 HANCE ACE HARDWARE Equipment Parts Fleet Services
161400 15 HARTLEY, MARY KAY Events/Admission Fee Teen Programs
161401 209 HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS LTD Equipment Repair & Maint Park Maintenance
161402 175,319 HEALTHPARTNERS Medical Bills Prepaid Health and Benefits
161403 504 HENNEPIN COUNTY I/T DEPT Software Maintenance Information Technology
161404 147 HOLMES, TOM Other Contracted Services Volleyball
161405 128 I-SAFE Operating Supplies Police
161406 700 IAFC Tuition Reimbursement/School Fire
161407 810 INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATI Union Dues Withheld General Fund
161408 31 ISTATE Equipment Parts Fleet Services
161409 8,219 JJ TAYLOR DIST OF MN Beer Den Road Liquor Store
161411 29,332 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO Liquor Prairie View Liquor Store
161412 15 JONES, SANDRA Events/Admission Fee Teen Programs
161413 108 KANSANBACK, RACHEL Postage Fire
161414 2,947 KEEPERS Clothing & Uniforms Police
161415 45 KESTER, EVELYN Program Fee Trips
161416 15 KEY, CHARLOTTE Events/Admission Fee Teen Programs
161417 15 KLOECKNER, LINDA Events/Admission Fee Teen Programs
161418 25 KRAEMERS HARDWARE INC Supplies - General Bldg Community Center Maintenance
161419 474 LAKE COUNTRY DOOR LLC Contract Svcs - General Bldg Fire Station #1
161420 75,297 LEAGUE MN CITIES INS TRUST Insurance Den Road Liquor Store
161421 29 LUTGEN, JEANNE Program Fee Trips
161422 37 M. AMUNDSON LLP Misc Taxable Den Road Liquor Store
161423 185 MAAO Conference Expense Assessing
161424 29 MACMILLAN, GENEVA Program Fee Trips
161425 5,540 MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT INC Equipment Parts Fleet Services
161426 11,898 MARK VII Beer Prairie Village Liquor Store
161427 1,380 MEDICINE LAKE TOURS Special Event Fees Trips
161428 180 MENARDS Office Supplies Police
161429 10 MERLINS ACE HARDWARE Repair & Maint - Ice Rink Ice Arena Maintenance
161430 394 METRO SALES INCORPORATED* Office Supplies General
161431 231,524 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL ENVIRONME Waste Disposal Sewer Utility - General
161432 833 METROPOLITAN FORD Equipment Parts Fleet Services
Check # Amount Vendor / Explanation Account Description Business Unit
161433 201 MIDWEST COCA COLA BOTTLING COM Misc Taxable Prairie Village Liquor Store
161434 37 MILLER DUNWIDDIE Other Contracted Services Heritage Preservation
161435 1,107 MINN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CTR Garnishment Withheld General Fund
161436 648 MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPARTMENT Software Maintenance Information Technology
161437 368 MINNESOTA CLIPPING SERVICE Other Contracted Services Communication Services
161438 329 MINNESOTA DEPT OF REVENUE Waste Disposal Park Maintenance
161439 111 MINNESOTA GLOVE INC Safety Supplies Fleet Services
161440 404 MINNETONKA GLASS & MIRROR Contract Svcs - General Bldg Ice Arena Maintenance
161441 3,600 MMKR Audit & Financial Finance
161442 100 MOORE, DEBORAH Refunds Environmental Education
161443 25 MUNICIPALS Dues & Subscriptions Human Resources
161444 1,313 NEUMANN, NEAL Other Contracted Services Broomball
161445 260 NEWPAPER LLC Operating Supplies Special Events & Trips
161446 181 NOKOMIS SHOE SHOP Clothing & Uniforms Inspections-Administration
161447 19 NORCOSTCO Operating Supplies Winter Theatre
161448 440 NORTHERN SAFETY TECHNOLOGY INC Capital Under $2,000 Fleet Services
161449 167 NUCO2 INC Chemicals Pool Maintenance
161450 100 OBERMANN, BRUCE Refunds Environmental Education
161451 369 OSI BATTERIES INC Operating Supplies Police
161452 3,135 PAUSTIS & SONS COMPANY Wine Imported Den Road Liquor Store
161453 439 PC MALL Software Maintenance Information Technology
161454 15 PEARSON, ELLEN Events/Admission Fee Teen Programs
161455 217 PEPSI COLA COMPANY Misc Taxable Prairie Village Liquor Store
161456 244 PERSONAL TOUCH TECHNOLOGIES IN Software Maintenance Information Technology
161457 16,232 PHILLIPS WINE AND SPIRITS INC Transportation Prairie Village Liquor Store
161458 611 PLASTICS INTERNATIONAL Repair & Maint. Supplies Park Maintenance
161459 39 POKORNY COMPANY Supplies - Plumbing Community Center Maintenance
161460 1,641 PRAIRIE ELECTRIC COMPANY Contract Svcs - Electrical Prairie View Liquor Store
161461 28 PRAIRIE LAWN AND GARDEN Operating Supplies Street Maintenance
161462 9,524 PRAIRIE PARTNERS SIX LLP Building Rental Prairie Village Liquor Store
161463 7,684 PRAIRIEVIEW RETAIL LLC Building Rental Prairie View Liquor Store
161464 320 PRECISION FINISHING Equipment Repair & Maint Fleet Services
161465 47 PRECISION SMALL ENGINE REPAIR Equipment Parts Fleet Services
161466 144 PRINTERS SERVICE INC Contract Svcs - Ice Rink Ice Arena Maintenance
161467 178 PRIOR WINE COMPANY Wine Imported Prairie Village Liquor Store
161468 217 PROP United Way Withheld General Fund
161469 161 QUALITY PROPANE Motor Fuels Ice Arena Maintenance
161470 19,146 QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS CO Wine Domestic Prairie View Liquor Store
161471 391 R & R SPECIALTIES OF WISCONSIN Contract Svcs - Ice Rink Ice Arena Maintenance
161472 434 RIGHTWAY GLASS INC Equipment Repair & Maint Fleet Services
161473 1,087 SCHARBER & SONS Equipment Repair & Maint Fleet Services
161474 5 SCHUMACHER, LANA Program Fee Outdoor Center
161475 142 SHAMROCK GROUP, INC - ACE ICE Misc Non-Taxable Den Road Liquor Store
161476 61 SHRED-IT Waste Disposal City Center Operations
161477 22 SNAP-ON TOOLS Small Tools Fleet Services
161478 591 SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN PUBLISHING- Employment Advertising Organizational Services
161479 2,135 SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN PUBLISHING- Printing Communication Services
161480 1,226 SPECIALTY WINES AND BEVERAGES Wine Imported Prairie Village Liquor Store
161481 14,272 SRF CONSULTING GROUP INC Design & Engineering Improvement Projects 2006
161482 95 SSPC Dues & Subscriptions Utility Operations - General
161483 9 STAR TRIBUNE Misc Non-Taxable Den Road Liquor Store
161484 1,245 STAR TRIBUNE Employment Advertising Organizational Services
161485 2,248 STREICHERS Clothing & Uniforms Police
161486 322 SUN NEWSPAPERS Legal Notices Publishing City Clerk
161487 395 TCM, A TIME INC COMPANY Operating Supplies Fitness Classes
161488 6,137 TECHNICAL DIFFERENCE INC Software Maintenance Information Technology
161489 50 TEKIELA, STAN Recreation Supplies Outdoor Center
161490 17,868 THORPE DISTRIBUTING Beer Den Road Liquor Store
161491 144 TOM'S WINDOW CLEANING Janitor Service - General Bldg Den Road Building
161492 2,497 TUSHIE MONTGOMERY ARCHITECTS Building Den Road Building
161493 125 TWIN CITY OXYGEN CO Equipment Repair & Maint Fleet Services
161494 241 UNITED STATES MECHANICAL INC Contract Svcs - Plumbing Senior Center
161495 60 UNITED STATES POLICE CANINE AS Canine Supplies Police
161496 180 UNITED WAY United Way Withheld General Fund
161497 360 UNLIMITED SUPPLIES INC Operating Supplies Traffic Signs
161498 17 UPS Postage Fire
161499 534 US POSTMASTER - HOPKINS Printing Senior Center Administration
Check # Amount Vendor / Explanation Account Description Business Unit
161500 15 VALA, LISA Events/Admission Fee Teen Programs
161501 525 VINOCOPIA Wine Imported Prairie View Liquor Store
161502 436 VINTAGE ONE WINES INC Wine Domestic Prairie Village Liquor Store
161503 10,035 WALL TRENDS INC Contract Svcs - General Bldg Senior Center
161504 933 WATSON CO INC, THE Merchandise for Resale Concessions
161505 15 WEBER, ANNETTE Events/Admission Fee Teen Programs
161506 15,134 WENCK ASSOCIATES INC Other Contracted Services Storm Drainage
161507 47 WHEELER HARDWARE COMPANY Supplies - General Bldg Park Shelters
161508 208 WICHTERMAN'S LTD Equipment Repair & Maint Fleet Services
161509 956 WIGLEY AND ASSOCIATES Software Information Technology
161510 330 WILDER, LOIS Special Event Fees Classes/Programs/Events
161511 1,438 WINE MERCHANTS INC Wine Domestic Prairie View Liquor Store
161512 1,101 WORLD CLASS WINES INC Wine Imported Prairie Village Liquor Store
161513 185 WUOLLET BAKERY INC Operating Supplies Fire
161514 9,983 XCEL ENERGY Electric Improvement Projects 1996
161515 12,842 YALE MECHANICAL INC Contract Svcs - HVAC Garden Room Repairs
161516 1,817 CARDMEMBER SERVICE Conference Expense Fire
161518 2,824 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY Equipment Parts Fleet Services
161519 1,845 GOODPOINTE TECHNOLOGY CORPORAT Software Maintenance Information Technology
161520 17,742 GREGERSON ROSOW JOHNSON & NILA Legal Legal Council
161521 375 LAW ENFORCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES Tuition Reimbursement/School Police
161522 210 MINNESOTA RURAL WATER ASSOCIAT Dues & Subscriptions Utility Operations - General
161523 913 PETTY CASH Mileage & Parking Water Distribution
161524 307 PETTY CASH-POLICE DEPT Travel Expense Police
161525 98 WHITE, NICOLE Mileage & Parking Therapeutic Rec Administration
1,619,817 Grand Total
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SECTION: Appointments
DATE:
March 6, 2007
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:
City Council
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
2007 City Commission Appointments
ITEM NO.:
XIII.A.
Requested Action
Move to: Appoint to the Arts & Culture Commission:
Steve Mosow and Heather Olson – Terms to expire 03/31/2010.
Kelly Brandon – Term to expire 03/31/2008
Move to: Appoint to the Conservation Commission:
Laura Jester – Term to expire 03/31/2010
Move to: Appoint to the Heritage Preservation Commission:
Betsy Adams, Richard Akerlund, and Mark McPherson – Term to expire 03/31/2010
Move to: Appoint to the Human Rights and Diversity Commission:
Daniel Abraira and Pamela Spera – Terms to expire 03/31/2010
Move to: Appoint to the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission:
Tom Bierman, Jeff Gerst, and Joan Oko – Terms to expire 03/31/2010
Move to: Appoint to the Planning Commission:
Peter Rocheford and Kevin Schultz – Terms to expire 03/31/2010
Fred Seymour – Term to expire 03/31/2009
Synopsis
The City Council held Commission interviews on Tuesday, February 27, 2007. Nineteen (19) candidates
applied overall for consideration; ten (10) new applicants and nine (9) candidates seeking reappointment.
Fifteen (15) candidates have been designated for Commission appointments on March 6, 2007; six (6)
appointed for the first time, and nine (9) reappointments. Appointments are being made to six existing
Commissions (Arts and Culture Commission; Conservation Commission, Heritage Preservation
Commission; Human Rights and Diversity Commission; Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources
Commission; and Planning Commission). No positions were available this year on the Flying Cloud
Airport Advisory Commission. All terms of appointment are scheduled to begin on April 1, 2007.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SECTION: Appointments
DATE:
March 6, 2006
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:
City Council
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
2007 Appointments of Chairs and Vice Chairs to
City Commissions
ITEM NO.:
XIII.B.
Requested Action
Move to: Appoint Anne Rorem - Chair and Heather Olson - Vice Chair of the Arts and Culture
Commission
Move to: Appoint Eapen Chacko - Chair and David Seymour - Vice Chair of the Conservation
Commission
Move to: Appoint Richard King - Chair and Jeffrey Larsen - Vice Chair of the Flying Cloud
Airport Advisory Commission
Move to: Appoint Betsy Adams - Chair and Ann Higgins - Vice Chair of the Heritage Preservation
Commission
Move to: Appoint Cari Maguire - Chair and Mellisa Barra - Vice Chair of the Human Rights and
Diversity Commission
Move to: Appoint John Brill - Chair and Geri Napuck - Vice Chair of the Parks, Recreation and
Natural Resources Commission
Move to: Appoint Ray Stoelting - Chair and Jon Stoltz - Vice Chair of the Planning Commission
Background
Chairs and Vice Chairs are appointed annually by the City Council following the appointment of
members to City Commissions. The City Council held Commission interviews on Tuesday, February
27, 2007, and determined Chair and Vice Chair assignments for the period of April 1, 2007, through
March 31, 2008, at this time.
City Code Section 2.22, Subd. 5 Officers states, “the Council shall in March each year choose a
chairperson and vice-chairperson for a Board or Commission to serve for a period of one year.” To be
eligible for consideration, City Code states, “a chairperson must have served one year on the Board or
Commission before becoming eligible for appointment as a chairperson.”
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SECTION: Report of City Manager
DATE:
March 6, 2007
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:
Scott Neal, City Manager
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Citizen Advisory Commissions
ITEM NO.:
IV.B.1.
Requested Action
Motion: Move to approve new City Council-Citizen Advisory Commission Protocol.
Synopsis
During my 2006 performance review, I proposed a goal for this year to develop and
establish a new protocol for the relationship between the City Council and its citizen
advisory commissions. I proposed this goal because I believe that we have room for
improvement in the way that we are capitalizing the intellectual capital of the Eden
Prairie citizens who are sharing their time and energy with their community as volunteers
on the City’s advisory commissions.
I believe the fundamental improvement we can make in the existing relationship between
the City Council and its citizen advisory commissions is in the area of communication. I
also believe there are improvements City staff can make in communicating and
coordinating with commissions and Council.
In preparing this proposal, I have solicited feedback from Councilmembers and staff. I
also sought and received input on this subject from six of the City’s seven existing
advisory commissions. Based on the input I have received, I would propose the Council
consider and authorize the following protocol for the City Council-Citizen Advisory
Commission relationship:
1. The City Council has a standing agenda item on each meeting agenda for reports
from commissions. I propose that a rotating schedule be established which
provides an opportunity for one of the commissions to make a 5-10 minute status
report to the Council during this agenda item at each Council meeting. During a
normal year the Council has 21 regular meetings. This would provide three
reporting opportunities each year for the seven standing commissions.
2. Based on my periodic attendance at commission meetings, my discussions with
Commission chairs and my discussion with commission staff liaisons, I believe
the Council can be more deliberate in providing input, feedback and suggestions
to the commissions. I believe the Council should establish a regular practice of
considering the City’s needs and formally assigning defined policy development
tasks to commissions.
3. City staff have a standard practice of developing departmental and divisional
Work Plans each year. The Work Plans are reviewed and approved by me and my
senior management staff. I believe the Council should establish a similar
expectation for the commissions. What I envision for this practice is exactly what
you received at the February 20 meeting from the Airport Commission and what
you will be reviewing and approve from the Conservation Commission at the
March 6 meeting. I envision a document that describes a commission’s plans and
goals for the year that is developed from commission, staff and Council input that
is formally approved by the Council on an annual basis.
4. In order to develop and sustain a good working relationship, I believe it is
important for commissions, staff and the Mayor (as a representative of the
Council) to meet and talk on a more regular basis than occurs today. I
recommend a meeting be held once or twice each year involving the Mayor, City
Manager, and all Commission chairs and staff liaisons to discuss policies,
procedures, progress, ideas, etc. Former Mayor Tyra-Lukens and I facilitated two
such meetings during the final two years of her term. She and I found the
meetings useful as a means to connect the City’s elected leadership to the City’s
appointed commission leadership. The Commission chairs found the meetings to
be valuable. They began a dialogue among themselves about their respective
commission scopes, polices, practices, etc. It was a good learning experience for
all involved. On a more personal basis, the Mayor has initiated one-on-one
meetings with commission chairs to get to know them better. I believe continuing
this practice is a good idea and will further a sense of connection between the
commission chairs and the city’s elected leaders. On my end, I am going to
initiate a post-commission meeting meeting with commission staff liaisons to get
a timelier and in depth briefing of commission meetings and activities. I also plan
to continue my past practice of sitting in on at least one regular meeting of each
commission each year.
In summary, the four points of the new protocol have one common dominator: greater
levels of formal and informal communication among Council, staff and commissions. I
believe this new protocol will improve the effectiveness of our commissions; provide
greater policy value to the City; and increase the sense of connectedness between the
City’s elected and appointed leaders. If approved by the Council, I will begin
implementing this new protocol with the seating of the new commissioners in April.