HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 05/20/1998CITY COUNCIl/STAFF WORKSHOP
ON YOUTH ASSESSMENT STUDY
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 1997
COUNCILMEMBERS:
CITY COUNCIL STAFF:
6:30 PM, CITY CENTER
Heritage Room IV
Mayor Jean Harris, Sherry Butcher-
Younghans, Ronald Case, Ross
Thorfinnson, Jr., and Nancy Tyra-
Lukens
City Manager Carl J. Jullie, Assistant
City Manager Chris Enger,
Recreation Supervisor Lyndell Frey,
and Recording Secretary
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. PRESENTATIONS BY LORI GERVAL, ACTING
COORDINATOR FOR THE ASSET BUILDING COMMITTEE,
AND LYNDELL FREY, RECREATION SUPERVISOR FOR THE
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
III. OTHER BUSINESS
IV. ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 1997
CITY COUNCIL:
CITY COUNCIL STAFF:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
7:30 PM, CITY CENTER
Council Chamber
8080 Mitchell Road
Mayor Jean Harris, Sherry Butcher-
Younghans, Ronald Case, Ross
Thorfinnson, Jr., and Nancy Tyra-Lukens
City Manager Carl J. Jullle, Assistant
City Manager Chris Enger, Director of
Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources
Bob Lambert, Director of Public Works
Eugene Dietz, City Attorney Roger Pauly,
and Council Recorder Jan Nelson
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
II. OPEN PODIUM
III. MINUTES
A. CITY COUNCIUSTAFF WORKSHOP HELD TUESDAY. MAY 6,
1997
B. CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY. MAY 6. 1997
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. CLERK'S LICENSE LIST
B. 2ND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE
CHAPTER 4. SECTION 4.06. SUBD. 3. SECTION 480. SUBD. D,
AND ADOPT BY REFERENCE CITY CODE CHAPTER 1 AND
SECTION 4.99 RELATING TO BEER. WINE & LIQUOR
C. LAKE SMETANA APARTMENTS by Klodt Incorporated. 2nd Reading of
an Ordinance for PUD District Review on 17.19 acres and Zoning District
Change from Rural to RM-2.5 on 12.37 acres, Adoption of a Resolution
for Site Plan Review on 12.37 acres and Approval of a Developer's
Agreement for Lake Smetana Apartments for Klodt Incorporated.
Location: Smetana Lane. (Ordinance for PUD District Review and
Rezoning and Resolution for Site Plan Review)
City Council Agenda
May 20,1997
Page Two
D. EXTENDED STAY AMERICA by ESA Management, Inc .. 2nd
Reading of an Ordinance for Planned Unit Development District
Review on 3.63 acres and Rezoning from C-Regional to Commercial
Regional Service on 3.63 acres, Adoption of a Resolution for Site
Plan Review on 3.63 acres and Approval of a Developer's
Agreement for ESA Management, Inc.. Location: Valley View Road,
West of Market Place Drive. (Ordinance for PUD District Review
and Rezoning and Resolution for Site Plan Review)
E. TOWNPLACE CENTRE by CSM Lodging, LLC. 2nd Reading of an
Ordinance for PUD District Review on 10.59 acres and Rezoning
from R1-22 to C-Regional Service on 6.4 acres and from Public to C-
Regional Service on 4.19 acres, Adoption of a Resolution for Site
Plan Review on 10.59 acres and Approval of a Developer's
Agreement for Townplace Centre. Location: Highway 169, Leona
Road, Highway 494, Prairie Center Drive. (Ordinance for PUD
District Review and Rezoning and Resolution for Site Plan
Review)
F. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #2 FOR LIQUOR STORE
CONSTRUCTION
G. APPROVE RECOMMENDATION FOR FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR
HIDDEN PONDS TRAIL RENOVATION
H. APPROVE RECOMMENDATION TO INSTALL PLAY EQUIPMENT
AT RILEY LAKE PARK
I. RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR MINNESOTA TREE
FOURTH ADDITION (located at the southeast and southwest
quadrant of Prairie Center Drive and Valley View Road
J. RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF TOWNEPLACE
CENTRE (located north of Leona Road and east of T.H. 169/212
K. RESOLUTION APPROVING AWARD OF SELF-PROPELLED
POWER SWEEPER, I.C. 97-5436
L. APPROVAL OF TRANSFER OF PROPERTY TO HENNEPIN
COUNTY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CSAH 4/HIGH SCHOOL
ENTRANCE PROJECT. I.C. 96-5404
City Council Agenda
Tuesday, May 20,1997
Page Three
M. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NOS. 2 & 3 FOR MARKETCENTER
IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS/MEETINGS
A. EQUITABLE OFFICE BUILDING by Edenvale Partners LLC .
Request for PUD Concept Review on 7.95 acres, PUD District
Review on 7.95 acres, Zoning District Change from Rural to Office
on 7.95 acres, and Preliminary Plat of 7.95 acres into one lot.
Location: Equitable Drive. (Resolution for PUD Concept Review,
Resolution for Preliminary Plat and Ordinance for PUD District
Review and Zoning District Change)
B. PAX CHRISTI CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ADDITION by Pax Christi
Catholic Community. Request for PUD Concept Amendment on 24
acres, PUD District Review on 24 acres, Zoning District Amendment
in the Public District on 24 acres and Site Plan Review on 24 acres
for construction of a 47,000 sq.ft. addition. Location: 12100 Pioneer
Trail. (Resolution for PUD Concept Amendment and Ordinance
for PUD District Review and Zoning District Amendment)
C. HOMESTEAD VILLAGE by Homestead Village, Inc. Request for
PUD Concept Amendment on 11.5 acres, PUD District Review on
2.4 acres, Zoning District Amendment in the C-Reg-Ser District on
2.4 acres and Site Plan Review on 2.4 acres for construction of a 97
unit hotel. Location: Technology Drive and Highway 212.
(Resolution for PUD Concept Amendment, Ordinance for PUD
District Review and Zoning District Amendment)
D. CODE CHANGE -TOWERS AND ANTENNAS Request for code
change to amend the City Code, Section 11.03, Subdivision 6. Site
Plan and Architectural Review, Section 11.02 Definitions, adding a
new Section 11.06 Towers and Antennas. The proposed code
changes cover regulations for the placement and height of new
towers and antennas. (Ordinance Amending Chapter 11 for
Telecommunications Tower)
VI. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
City Council Agenda
Tuesday, May 20,1997
Page Four
VIII. PETITIONS. REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. PETITION FROM RESIDENTS OF HIDDEN GLEN
NEIGHBORHOOD
B. COMMUNICATION FROM EDEN PRAIRIE 1997 RELAY FOR LIFE
IX. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
X. APPOINTMENTS
A. RECOMMENDATION FOR THE REAPPOINTMENT OF DELAVAN
DYE TO THE RILEY-PURGATORY-BLUFF CREEK WATERSHED
DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS FOR A 3-YEAR TERM
COMMENCING JULY 30. 1997
B. CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF JEFFREY BAUER AS THE
FLYING CLOUD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE
TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM ON THE FLYING CLOUD
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION
XI. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
A. REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS
B. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
C. REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PARKS. RECREATION & NATURAL
RESOURCES
1. Flying Cloud Field Improvements Update and
Recommendation
D. REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
E. REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
F. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY
XII. OTHER BUSINESS
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/STAFF WORKSHOP
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 1997
COUNCILMEMBERS:
CITY COUNCIL STAFF:
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
7:00 PM, HERITAGE ROOM IV
8080 Mitchell Road
Mayor Jean Harris, Sherry Butcher-Younghans,
Ronald Case, Ross Thonmnson, Jr. and Nancy
Tyra-Lukens
City Manager Carl J. Jullie, Assistant City
Manager Chris Enger, Director of Parks,
Recreation & Facilities Bob Lambert, Director of
Public Works Gene Dietz, Director of Human
Resources & Community Services Natalie
Swaggert, Chief of Police Jim Clark and Council
Recorder Jan Nelson
Mayor Harris called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. Council member Thorfinnson was
absent.
ll. mSCUSSION ON CITY COUNCIL OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
Harris distributed a list of possible discussion items prepared by Councilmember Case with
input from Councilmember Butcher-Younghans. She said there may be other items to add
to the list. Case said most of the items he put on the list are things he felt this Council has
not had an opportunity to decide.
The Council then discussed the following items from the list.
1. Annual Ql)eg agenda pn:=Cougcil meetigg workshops for City Cougcil og)y to
review/address/discuss og a relWlar basis jssues like the ones being discussed
this eyegigg
Case liked the idea of perhaps twice a year having a pre-Council meeting workshop
to discuss items that would be submitted in advance. The number of items and the
topics would determine the length of the meeting. We should also allow other
subjects to be brought up spontaneously at the meeting.
Swaggert asked if these would be Council only. Case said some items are just
process issues between Councilmembers and would not require department staff
input. It could be determined by the topics for the workshop, and it might be
scheduled as optional for staff.
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2. Open Forum: DQ we want it teleyised?
Case said he has talked with several mayors in the area who said they never
televise open forum sessions, and he believes at some point we might get burned
if we do continue to televise.
Tyra-Lukens thought it is good to discuss this. She thought it would look weak if
we decided not to televise any more once we have had an experience with a
grandstander. Harris thought you take care of grandstanders by how you run the
meeting.
Tyra-Lukens said this leads into another issue. She thought a guide placed outside
the door to explain how the Council meeting is run would be helpful for those who
attend the meetings. Butcher-Y ounghans asked if she meant a sort of policy
brochure. Tyra-Lukens thought we may want to set up some guidelines on the
length of talk.
Case thought it might be a good idea to have a line stating that the Council would
not be directly answering the questions raised in Open Forum, but rather would
usually refer the issue to Staff. Tyra-Lukens thought some people expect us to
have a dialogue with them, and they are frustrated when that doesn't occur.
Jullie asked if the Council thought it is really appropriate to have the Open Forum.
Lambert asked what would be the problem with not having it. Harris thought it
has given the appearance of our being open and respectful by giving individuals an
opportunity to make a presentation. She thought it is a wonderful public relations
tool. She has heard many plaudits of our Council, and she thought this is one way
to maintain positive public relations.
Case felt strongly about having it. There have been times when people have asked
how they would go about bringing an issue to the Council, and he has suggested
the Open Forum. He said they may not bring the issue to the Open Forum, but
they then are aware of the possibility. He thought it would be helpful to have some
guidelines on the use of the Open Forum.
Tyra-Lukens thought we also should have something about the Public Hearing
process.
Enger said the Planning Commission has the agenda available on the table outside
the Council Chamber along with a sign-up sheet for those who want to speak. This
helps to eliminate the casual comments that come up. Tyra-Lukens thought the
casual comments are sometimes valuable because it is usually someone who has a
different perspective on the issue being discussed.
Councilmembers and Staff then discussed the merits of having a sign-up procedure
for those wishing to speak at the meeting.
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Swaggert suggested Staff come back with a process for meeting guidelines, based
on the discussion tonight. Tyra-Lukens said she would help work on the process.
3. Date for Council WOrksh0lls: Cluster ys eyen Tuesday
Tyra-Lukens thought it might be useful to have a workshop scheduled for the same
week as the Council meeting so we would then have a whole week without a
meeting. Case suggested we keep the lst and 3rd as workshops during the
summer, and not schedule them on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Swaggert noted
there is a Budget Workshop scheduled in July. Jullie said we also have the Joint
Meeting with the Chamber in June. Harris thought we do have some holes in our
schedule for the summer.
4. Fre-reguJar Meeting Council WorksbOJ)S: Dinner bsues, starting time, ending
time
Dietz asked if everyone is in favor of the pre-Council workshops, as there tend to
be time constraints on this type of meeting. Harris said on previous Councils we
had two kinds of workshops, and the pre-Council meeting workshops have served
a different purpose than the others. They are more educational than problem
solving and are designed to discuss things that can be addressed in 45 minutes or
so.
Jullie noted the joint meetings have taken a lot of the workshop slots, and we
appear to be moving towards addressing those issues in the regular meetings. This
will give us more flexibility for scheduling other workshops.
Case thought workshops serve multiple purposes. He tends to get stressed if he
knows there is a group waiting for us while we have dinner. We used to have joint
meetings with the Commissions, and everyone had a box lunch so that discussion
could take place while we ate. This would also be a plus for the Commissioners
and would be a better use of the time.
Butcher-Younghans did not find the joint Council/Commission meetings very
useful when she served on the Heritage Preservation Commission. She liked the
idea of coming forward when there is an issue that needs to be discussed. She
thought there are a lot of people who don't want to take extra time away from their
families.
Case thought the joint meetings give the commissions a chance to layout what they
are doing. He didn't know if that could be accomplished if there is just one issue
or one person sent to represent the commission. He thought the joint meeting
provided a valuable interaction time.
Harris has heard responses that the joint meetings were not particularly useful. She
thought we should wait for the study that Councilmember Thorfinnson is doing.
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Not having joint commission meetings would free up a lot of time used by the pre-
Council meetings. She suggested we keep this item open and return to it when
Thorfinnson presents his report.
Enger suggested having box lunches for some of the workshops where more time
is needed. Harris thought there are some meetings where a two-hour workshop
makes sense, and there are others that can be done in 45 minutes. She also thought
we need to be flexible in the setting depending on the subject matter.
s. Plannin& Commission: Do we want it teleyised?
Case thought they have a different accountability and have had a couple of
instances with divisive meetings. A number of people have told him about how
they saw the anger of the Council when it was really the Commission that was
being televised. He asked if we are putting the commission in a position that is not
fair to them and if we are accomplishing what we want by televising their
meetings.
Enger said the original intent was for the Council and Planning Commission to be
televised to start, with other commissions added as we go along. He didn't think
that is necessarily a good idea because he doesn't think it is helping the process.
The commission needs to be working with the people in the room. They are not
as formalized as the Council, and there are not as many support staff at their
meetings. They also discuss issues that may go back to staff or may be left to be
answered before the Council.
Tyra-Lukens said she likes to watch the Planning Commission meetings on cable.
Case said he has had discussions with the School Board regarding televising. They
are very clear that they will never televise. He wasn't sure that we accomplish
what we want by televising the meeting, and people can always come to the
meeting.
Harris didn't know that a lot is gained by televising. There is a lot of discomfort
on the Planning Commission because they take a lot of heat without being able to
make the ultimate decision.
Enger said televising makes it more of a formal situation. He thought people do
not see the Planning Commission as the beginning of the process, but rather think
it is a done deal at that point. He said that is why we backed up and started the
neighborhood meetings. Staff has started to float some issues with the Council that
have come from the neighborhood meetings. He thought we might take a look at
how the Planning and Parks Commission meetings might be made to look more
like neighborhood meetings.
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Butcher-Y ounghans asked if there are any reasons why we should televise. Harris
said the problem is how do we stop. Swaggert said part of the justification of the
expense for the Council chamber was that we would televise more meetings. We
would need some solid rationale for discontinuing the televising.
Case thought staff should take a look at this, and perhaps build some rationale for
discontinuing the televising.
6. The 11:00 P.M. RQJlest to extend rule
Case wasn't sure we are giving the right impression when we extend the meeting
by 15 minute intervals after we hit 11:00 p.m. Harris said the quality of decision
making late at night is not good. Lambert said it was brought up by Paul Redpath
when he was on the Council. Paul said he didn't make good decisions after 11:00
p.m.
Harris noted the 11:00 p.m. rule is an ordinance. Jullie said it requires unanimous
approval to extend the meeting. Case said he would like to discuss this more.
IV. ODIER BUSINESS
IV. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Harris adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m.
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 1997
CITY COUNCIL:
CITY COUNCIL STAFF:
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL
7:30 PM, CITY CENTER
Council Chamber
8080 Mitchell Road
Mayor Jean Harris, Sherry Butcher-
Younghans, Ronald Case, Ross Thonmnson,
Jr., and Nancy Tyra-Lukens
City Manager Carl J. Jullie, Assistant City
Manager Chris Enger, Director of Parks,
Recreation & Natural Resources Bob Lambert,
Director of Public Works Eugene Dietz, City
Attorney Roger Pauly, and Council Recorder
Jan Nelson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLLCALL
Mayor Harris called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. Council member Thorfinnson arrived
late.
PRESENTATION OF "SENIOR AWARENESS WEEK" PROCLAMATION
Mayor Harris read the Senior Awareness Week proclamation proclaiming May 8 through May
19, 1997 to be Senior Awareness Week in Eden Prairie. A group of seniors were present to
receive the proclamation.
BOND SALE OF $3,105,000 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE GENERAL OBLIGATION
REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1997 A, AND $2,865,000 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1997B (Resolution 97-80
Prescribing the Form and Details and Providing for the Payment of $3,105,000 City of
Eden Prairie General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 1997 A; Resolution 97-81
Prescribing the Form and Details and Providing for the Payment of $2,865,000 City of
Eden Prairie General Obligation Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 1997B; and
Supplemental Resolution Relating to $2,865,000 City of Eden Prairie General Obligation
Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 1997B Term Bonds)
Enger said this is the end of a long effort to obtain higher bond ratings. He said Moody's
Investor Services announced that we have gone up one level from our previous rating of AI.
This has implications on what we pay in interest rates. He said we received the higher rating
because of our established trend of healthy finances, strong economic growth and stable
outlook. He said the current Council's efforts on budgeting and strong administrative and
financial management have contributed in a large measure to the favorable rating. He noted
that the Supplemental Resolution relating to $2,865,000 City of Eden Prairie General
Obligation Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 1997B Term Bonds is not needed. ,
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Dave MacGillivray, Springsted Financial Advisers, reviewed the details of the bond sales. He
said we are refinancing in order to save interest costs and commended the effort by staff that
brought about the favorable rating. He said they are recommending that the Series 1997 A be
awarded to Norwest and the Series 1997B to Kronin.
Harris thanked Staff for their work on this.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Tyra-Lukens, to adopt Resolution 97-80 Prescribing the
Form and Details and Providing for the Payment of $3,105,000 City of Eden Prairie General
Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 1997 A; and to adopt Resolution 97-81 Prescribing the
Form and Details and Providing for the Payment of $2,865,000 City of Eden Prairie General
Obligation Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 1997B. Motion carried 4-0.
I. APPROYAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Case added item XI.A.1. Recoa:ujtjou of CouuclJrnember Butcber-Youua:bans.
Jullie added item IV.M. LEASE AGREEMENT WITII HOUYWOOD VIDEO
FOR I,EASING SPACE AT THE LIQUOR STORE
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans, to approve the Agenda as
published and amended. Motion carried 4-0.
ll. OPEN PODIUM
Council member Tyra-Lukens introduced the new Executive Director of Southwest
Metro Transit, Mr. Len Simich.
Mr. Simich briefly reviewed his background and qualifications. He noted that
Southwest Metro is in a key position to play a role in the exciting opportunities in this
area. He invited Councilmembers to attend the Open House Southwest Metro will have
to tell about the new directions they are going.
Mayor Harris welcomed Mr. Simich.
ill. MINUTES
A. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF WORKSHOP HELD TUESDAY, APRU, IS,
1m
Case said page 2, paragraph 3, sentence 4, should be changed to "Case said he
was looking for justification verbiage ... "
MOTION: Tyra-Lukens moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans, to approve
as published and amended the Minutes of the City Council/Staff Workshop
meeting held Tuesday, April 15, 1997. Motiou carried 4-0.
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B. CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, APRU, 15, 1997
Case said page 4, paragraph 6, sentence 1, should be changed to: "Case was
concerned what would happen and who would pay for it if the railing couldn't
handle the load."
Butcher-Y ounghans said page 7, paragraph 5, sentence 2 should be changed to:
"She also thought that, considering current driver behavior, expanding the
transit goal is not realistic. "
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Tyra-Lukens, to approve as published
and amended the Minutes of the City Council Meeting held Tuesday, April 15,
1997. Motion carried 4-0.
C. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF WORKSHOP HELD TUESDAY, APRU, 22,
l221
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans, to approve as
published the Minutes of the City Council/Staff Workshop held Tuesday, April
22, 1997. Motion carried 4-0.
w. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. CLERK'S LICENSE LIST
B. APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY CENTER WCKER ROOM SHOWER
POLE BID PROPOSAL
C. APPROVAL OF DESIGN SERVICES FOR HVAC IMPROVEMENT
CONTRACT AND FILTER PUMP IMPROVEMENTS AT EDEN
PRAIRIE COMMUNITY CENTER
D. PURGATORY CREEK ESTATES by Barry Post and John Brian Post. 2nd
Reading of Ordinance 19-97 for Zoning District Change from Rural to Rl-13.5.
Location: 12381 Sunnybrook Road. (Ordinance 19-97 for Rezoning)
E. RELEASE OF LAND FROM SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT
FOR DELLWOOD ESTATES
F. UNITED HEALTHCARE by United Healthcare. 2nd Reading of Ordinance
20-97-PUD-12-97 for Planned Unit Development District Review on 10.4 acres
and Rezoning from Industrial to Office on 10.4 acres, Adoption of Resolution
97-82 for Site Plan Review on 10.4 acres and Approval of a Developer's
Agreement for United Healthcare. Location: Southeast comer of Prairie Center
Drive and Technology Drive. (Ordinance 20-97-PUD-12-97 for PUD District
Review and Rezoning and Resolution 97-82 for Site Plan Review)
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G. CHIMNEY PINES by Laukka-Jarvis, Inc. 2nd Reading of Ordinance 15-97-
PUD-9-97 for PUD District Review on 1.29 acres and Zoning District
Amendment in the RI-9.5 District on 1.29 acres, Adoption of Resolution 97-83
for Site Plan Review on 1.29 acres and Approval of a Developer's Agreement
for Chimney Pines. Location: Spyglass Drive, south of Riverview Road.
(Ordinance 15-97-PUD-9-97 for PUD District Review and Zoning District
Amendment and Resolution 97-83 for Site Plan Review)
H. APPROVAL OF WASTE DELIVERY AGREEMENT WIm HENNEPIN
COUNTY
I. RELEASE OF LAND FROM SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT
FOR FLAGSHIP ADDITION
J. RESOLUTION 97-84 APPROVING CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND A
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION AGREEMENT WIm HENNEPIN
COUNTy FOR TEMPORARY TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT CSAH 1 AND
CSAH 4 (Spring Road/Mitchell Road), I.C. 97-5438
K. APPROVE INFORMAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR INSTALLATION
OF TEMPORARY TRAmC SIGNAL AT CSAH 1 AND CSAH 4 (Spring
Road/Mitchell Road), I.C. 97-5438
L. RESOLUTION 97-85 AMENDING FEE RESOLUTION RELATING TO
PERMIT FEES FOR WORK WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY
M. LEASE AGREEMENT WITH HOLLYWOOD VIDEO FOR LEASING
SPACE AT THE LIQUOR STORE
Regarding item K, Case asked for an estimated time to implement the signal
light. Al Gray, Staff Engineer, said the bids will be back in eight weeks. Case
asked if there is any way to push that forward. Dietz said, considering the
requirements for bidding, we are pretty much locked into that timing.
Regarding item B, Tyra-Lukens was uncomfortable awarding that with only one
bid. She did not recall having seen this happen before. Lambert said it is
rather unusual, but we had very tight specifications and only one company bid
as part of the sealed bid process. He said we probably would not get anymore
if we rebid it.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans, to approve items A-
M on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS/MEETINGS
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A. MENARDS EXPANSION by Marv Prochaska. Request for Planned Unit
Concept Review on 15.72 acres, Planned Unit District Review on 15.72 acres,
Zoning District Amendment in the Commercial Regional Zoning District on
15.72 acres and Site Plan Review on 15.72 acres. Location: Plaza Drive, South
of Highway 5. (Resolution 97-86 for PUD Concept Review, Ordinance for
PUD District Review and Zoning District Amendment)
Jullie said official notice of this Public Hearing was published on April 24,
1997 in the Eden Prairie News and mailed to 27 property owners. The
proposed site plan for this project shows the construction of a 24,960 square
foot building addition.
Gary Colby, representing Menards, reviewed the expansion plans. They will
expand their product lines and will also expand the aisles.
Councilmember Thonmnson arrived at 8:05 p.m.
Enger said the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of
this project at its April 14, 1997 meeting, subject to the recommendations of the
Staff Report of April 11. He reviewed the staff recommendations, noting that a
PUD waiver is necessary for the proposed sign area of 500 square feet. The
project was not reviewed by the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources
Commission.
Case thought this is a good project and applauded proponent for it.
There were no comments from the audience.
MOTION: Tyra-Lukens moved, seconded by Thorfinnson, to close the Public
Hearing. Motion carried 5-0.
MOTION: Tyra-Lukens moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans, to adopt
Resolution 97-86 for PUD Concept Review on 15.72 acres; to approve 1st
Reading of the Ordinance for PUD District Review and Zoning District
Amendment in the Commercial Regional Zoning District on 15.72 acres; and to
direct Staff to prepare a Development Agreement incorporating Commission and
Staff recommendations. Motion carried 5-0.
B. EXECUTIVE AVIATION EXPANSION by Kelleher Construction for Site
Plan Review on 3.5 acres for construction of a 29,900 sq.ft. hangar addition to
Executive Aviation. Location: 9960 Flying Cloud Drive. (Resolution 97-87
for Site Plan Review)
Jullie said the official notice of this Public Hearing was published on April 24,
1997 in the Eden Prairie News and mailed to two property owners. The request
is to construct a 29,900 square foot hangar addition at the Executive Aviation
s
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Facilities at Flying Cloud Airport. The project is in conformance with the
Flying Cloud Airport Design Framework Manual approved by the City Council
in July 1996.
Dave Walock, representing Kelleher Construction, reviewed the construction
plans.
Enger said the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval at its
April 14, 1997 meeting, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report of
April 11. He noted that expansion of sewer and water to the airport is
scheduled for 1998. The Parks Commission did not review the project.
Case asked if there is a supervisory agency, such as the EPA, that oversees
aircraft fluid leakage as the airport is expanded. Enger was not aware of any
criteria that would be reviewed by the EPA. The State Pollution Control
Agency would be the state agency, but he was not aware of any permits that
would cause this to come to their attention.
Case asked if the airport expansion plans include a plan to NURP the water
runoff and if there are plans for dealing with the gasoline and fuel products that
may run off. Enger said we have asked MAC about the handling of runoff for
the expansion and the content of the runoff. We have been concerned about the
existing septic tanks and have questioned past practices at the airport regarding
disposal of degreasing agents. We have had a fundamental disagreement with
MAC on what should be included in the Environmental Impact Statement. He
was not sure the Environmental Quality Board has instructed MAC as to
whether to include the existing airport, but he will follow up on that issue.
Regarding the NURP ponds, he said there were none proposed for the existing
airport. The runway extension did not include NURP ponds, because they said
the runoff would not leave the airport property.
Case thought it was important to keep raising the issues as more projects are
brought forth.
Gray said they worked with MAC a few years ago and recommended they draw
up a drainage plan for the entire airport. Runoff from the operational areas of
the airport is contained within the airport and relies on percolation into the
ground. Their position on the runoff near County Road 1 is that berming
contains it. He thought there may be some direct discharges. He thought we
need to have some concern about the long term impacts. We recommended
they do an environmental assessment, and they have not responded positively to
that recommendation. We have not had disagreements with the businesses that
operate there, but have discussed the issues with MAC.
Walock said their facility will help to keep some of the aircraft from sitting on
the taxiways and they will have floor drainage in the hangars.
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There were no comments from the audience.
MOTION: Thorfinnson moved, seconded by Case, to close the Public
Hearing; to adopt Resolution 97-87 for Site Plan Review on 3.5 acres; and to
direct Staff to prepare a Development Agreement incorporating Commission and
Staff recommendations. Motion carried 5-0.
C. LAKE SMETANA APARTMENTS by Klodt Incorporated. Proposed
amendment to the original project. Request for PUD Concept Amendment on
17.19 acres, PUD District Review on 17.19 acres, Zoning District Change from
Rural to RM-2.5 on 12.37 acres and Site Plan Review on 12.37 acres for a
proposed amendment to an apartment project. Location: Smetana Lane
(Resolution 97-88 for PUD Concept Amendment and Ordinance for PUD
District Review and Zoning District Change)
Jullie said the official notice of this Public Hearing was published on April 24,
1997 in the Eden Prairie News and mailed to 13 property owners. The City
Council first approved this project in December of 1996. Due to market
changes, the developer is now proposing an additional 43 units to the 275-unit
project, for a total of 318 units. This will add a fourth story to Building Two.
Dave Clark, the project architect, said they followed Staff's recommendation to
look at a higher density because of the location of the site. They increased the
height of one of the bUildings.
Tyra-Lukens asked if the building with the fourth floor will have multi-level
units. Clark said it will be one-level units.
Enger said the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of
this proposal at its April 28, 1997 meeting, subject to the recommendations of
the Staff Report of April 25. He reviewed the staff recommendations, noting
the project was first reviewed by the Planning Commission in November 1996,
and then was approved by the Council in December 1996. The new proposal
adds 43 more units. He reviewed the variances required for the project.
There were no comments from the audience.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Thorfinnson, to close the Public
Hearing; to adopt Resolution 97-88 for PUD Concept Amendment on 17.19
acres; to approve 1st Reading of the Ordinance for PUD District Review on
17.19 acres and Zoning District Change from Rural to RM-2.5 on 12.37 acres;
and to direct Staff to prepare a Development Agreement incorporating
Commission and Staff recommendations.
Motion carried 5-0.
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D. VACATION 97-02 LEONA AND LEONA 2ND ADDffiON (Resolution 97-
89)
Jullie said the official notice of this Public Hearing was published on April 17,
1997 in the Eden Prairie News. These vacations are being requested to
facilitate replatting of the property in conjunction with proposed development.
Appropriate replacement easements will be dedicated on the new plat.
There were no comments from the audience.
MOTION: Thorfinnson moved, seconded by Case, to close the Public
Hearing; and to adopt Resolution 97-89 Vacating the Leona Road Right-of-Way
and the Drainage and Utility Easements in Leona and Leona 2nd Addition.
Motion carried 5-0.
E. VACATION 97-03 BIRCHWOOD LABS (Resolution 97-91)
Jullie said the official notice of this Public Hearing was published on April 10,
1997, in the Eden Prairie News. This vacation is being requested to facilitate
the construction of a storage facility in accordance with the site plan approved
by the Council on April 15, 1997, for the "Prairie Green" project. A new plat
includes dedication of appropriate replacement easements.
There were no comments from the audience.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Thorfinnson, to close the Public
Hearing; to adopt Resolution 97-90 Vacating the Drainage and Utility
Easements within Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Birchwood Labs. Motion carried 5-
O.
VI. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
MOTION: Tyra-Lukens moved, seconded by Thorfinnson to approve the Payment of
Claims as submitted. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with Butcher-Y ounghans,
Case, Thonmnson, Tyra-Lukens and Harris voting "aye. II
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. 1ST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE
CHAPTER 4, SECTION 4.06, SUBD. 3, SECTION 480, SURD. D, AND
ADOPT BY REFERENCE CITY CODE CHAPTER 1 AND SECTION 4.99
RELATING TO BEER, WINE & UQlJQR
Jullie said during recent compliance checks performed by the Police Department
of licensed liquor establishments, as well as review of the Code by the City
Attorney's Office, three issues have surfaced which need to be addressed. The
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Staff Agenda Report of May 6, 1997 describes certain changes to the present
Liquor License Code Chapter 4 which we are recommending for Council
approval.
Tyra-Lukens asked for clarification as to whether Subd. 3 of Section 1. refers to
the entire golf course except the area where motorized vehicles are kept. City
Attorney Pauly said the intention of the amendment is to permit the serving of
beverages out on the course. The exception relates to parking areas on the golf
course and the club house.
Case asked if Subd. D. of Section 2. should be 21 years instead of 18. Pauly
said Minnesota allows anyone over 18 to serve alcoholic beverages.
MOTION: Tyra-Lukens moved, seconded by Thorfinnson, to approve lst
Reading of the Ordinance for Amendments to City Code Chapter 4, Section
4.06, Subd. 3, City Code 4.80, Subd. D, and adopting by reference City Code
Chapter 1 and Section 4.99. Motion carried 5-0.
Vill. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
IX. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
A. SOUTHWEST METRO TRANSIT COMMISSION (Councilmember Nancy
Tyra-Lukens)
Tyra-Lukens said the three-city reception will be held on May 22, 1997. She
invited Councilmembers to attend to meet with Southwest Metro staff and
councilmembers from the other cities. She said their current issue is losing the
bus garage that we have been leasing from MnDOT in the spring of 1998.
Current plans for the United Healthcare facility include employee parking on
Southwest Metro property with busses to take them over to the facility.
Southwest Metro signs are being placed downtown Minneapolis and in other
areas. She said they will reveal details of the proposed circulator route at the
reception on the 22nd.
X. APPOINTMENTS
XI. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
A. REPQRTSOFCOUNCILMEMBERS
1. Recognition of Councilmember Butcber-Younghans
Case recognized Butcher-Younghans' involvement in planning and
executing the kick-off event for the archeological dig at Miller Store in
conjunction with the School District. Harris noted it was really a quality
event. q
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B. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
C. REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL
RESOURCES
D. REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVEWPMENT
E. REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBUC WORKS
1. Resolution 97-91 AwardjDI: Contract for Sunnybrook Road
Improyements, I.C. 94-5363
Dietz presented a Summary of the Bids received, noting they were about
11 % under the estimate.
Case asked who gets the benefit of the bids being under the estimate.
Dietz replied our policies have a "not to exceed" maximum on special
assessments so it can be both parties who save.
MOTION: Thorfinnson moved, seconded by Case, to adopt Resolution
97-91 Awarding the Contract for Sunnybrook Road Improvements, I.C.
94-5363. Motion carried 5-0.
F. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY
XII. OTHER BUSINESS
xm. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Thorfinnson moved, seconded by Case, to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried 5-0. Mayor Harris adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA DATE:
SECTION: Consent Calendar 5-20-97
DEPARTMENT: ITEM DESCRIPI'ION: ITEM NO.
Finance -Pat Solie Clerk's License Application List IV.A.
These licenses have been approved by the department heads responsible for the licensed activity.
CONTRACTOR (MULTI-FAMILY & COMM.)
Benson-Orth Associates, Inc.
Koll Construction
LeeAnn Chin, Inc.
Midwest Fence & Mfg. Company
Schwickert's
PLUMBING
Advanced Mechanical
Bredahl Plumbing
Commerical Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
General Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Gertman Mechanical, LTD.
KCJ Enterprises, Inc./dba Mr. Rooter
The Plumbing Place, Inc.
R. C. Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Sullivan Plumbing
Team Mechanical, Inc.
Westonka Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
GASFITTER
Bredahl Plumbing
CAS Mechanical, Inc.
Commerical Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
General Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
KCJ Enterprises, Inc./dba Mr. Rooter
Metro Air
R. C. Plumbing & Heating, Inc
Superior Contractors, Inc.
Westonka Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
May 20, 1997 1
HEATING & VENTILATING
CAS Mechanical, Inc.
Commerical Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Fairmont Plumbing & Heating
Fore Mechanical, Inc.
Master Mechanical, Inc.
Metro Air
R. C. Plumbing & Heating, Inc
South-Town Refrigeration, Inc.
Superior Contractors, Inc.
Superior Heating & Air Conditioning
WATER SOFTENER
Clearwater Systems
LAWN FERTILIZER APPLICATORS
British Landscapes, LTD.
F ertilawn, Inc.
Henning Rohde & Associates, Inc.
Lawns R Us, Inc.
Minn. Temps/dba Enviro Lawn
Nature's Way Lawn Service
Turf Science, Inc.
Vernco Maintenance, Inc.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Date:
Section: Consent Calendar May 20, 2997
Department: Item Description: Item No.:
2nd Reading of an Ordinance :fv,8. Police Amending City Code Chapter 4,
Beer, Wine & liquor
Requested Action
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the 2nd reading of the ordinance
amending City Code Section 4.06 subd. 3, City Code 4.80 subd. D., and adopt by
reference City Code Chapter 1 and Section 4.99.
Background
The first reading of the ordinance was adopted at the City Council meeting held on
May 6,1997.
Attachments
Proposed Ordinance Amendment
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CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. _-97
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA, AMENDING CITY
CODE SECTION 4.06. SUBD. 3, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF PREMISES
LICENSED UNDER A LIQUOR LICENSE; AND CITY CODE 4.80, SUBD. D, ADDRESSING
THE EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS WORKING IN A LICENSED ESTABLISHMENT WHO
ARE UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE; AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CITY CODE
CHAPTER 1 AND SECTION 4.99 WHICH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONTAIN PENALTY
PROVISIONS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 4.06, Subd. 3 is amended to read as follows:
Subd. 3. Premises Licensed. Unless expressly stated therein, a license issued under the
provisions of this Chapter shall be valid only in the compact and contiguous building or
structure situated on the premises described in the license; and all transactions related to
a sale under such license must take place within such building or structure, except that
in the case of a restaurant licensed for on sale alcoholic beverages and located on a golf
course, "licensed premises" means the entire golf course except for areas where motor
vehicles are regularly parked or operated.
Section 2. Section 4.80, Subd. D of the City Code is amended to read as follows:
Subd. D. A person under the age of 21 years to enter an establishment licensed under
this Chapter for the purpose of purchasing or having served or delivered any alcoholic
beverage. Persons under 21 years may enter establishments licensed under this Chapter
in order to: consume meals; attend social functions that are held in a portion of the
establishment where liquor is sold; and perform work for the establishment, except that
persons under 18 years are prohibited from selling or serving any alcoholic beverage.
Section 3. City Code Chapter I entitled "General Provisions and Definitions Applicable
to the Entire City Code Including Penalty for Violations" and Section 4.99 entitled "Violation a
Misdemeanor" are hereby adopted in their entirety, by reference, as though repeated verbatim
herein.
Section 4. 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 May, 1997, and finally read and adopted and ordered published at a regular
meeting of the City Council of said City on the day of , 1997.
City Clerk Mayor
PUBLISHED in the Eden Prairie News on the ___ day of ______ -', 1997.
jmileplordinanc
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: 5-20-97
SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM NO. LV. C I~--------------------------------~--------------------------------~~
DEPARTMENT:
Community Development
Chris Enger
Scott A. Kipp
Requested Council Action:
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
LAKE SMETANA APARTMENTS
The Staff recommends that the Council take the following action:
• Adopt 2nd Reading of an Ordinance for PUD District Review on 17.19 acres and Zoning District
Change from Rural to RM-2.5 on 12.37 acres;
• Approve a Site Plan Review on 12.37 acres;
• Approval of a Developer's Agreement.
Supporting Reports:
1. Zoning Ordinance
2. Resolution for Site Plan Review
3. Developer's Agreement
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LAKE SMETANA APARTMENTS
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION GRANTING SITE PLAN APPROVAL
FOR LAKE SMETANA APARTMENTS
BY KLODT INCORPORATED
WHEREAS, Klodt Incorporated has applied for Site Plan approval of Lake Smetana Apartments on
12.37 acres for construction of a 318 unit apartment project in two buildings located at Smetana Lane to be
zoned within the RM-2.5 Zoning District by an Ordinance adopted by the City Council on May 6, 1997; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed said application at a public hearing at its November 12,
1996 and April 28, 1997 Planning Commission meetings and recommended approval of said site plans; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed said application at a public hearing at its December 3, 1996
and May 6, 1997 meetings;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EDEN PRAIRIE, that site plan approval be granted to Klodt Incorporated for the construction of a 318
unit apartment project, based on plans dated November 26, 1996 and Apri116, 1997 between Klodt
Incorporated, and the City of Eden Prairie.
ADOPTED by the City Council on May 20, 1997.
Jean L. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
John D. Frane, City Clerk
LAKE SMETANA APARTMENTS
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 21-97-PUD-13-97
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA, REMOVING CERTAIN LAND
FROM ONE ZONING DISTRICT AND PLACING IT IN ANOTHER, AMENDING THE LEGAL
DESCRIPTIONS OF LAND IN EACH DISTRICT, AND, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CITY CODE
CHAPTER 1 AND SECTION 11.99 WHICH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONTAIN PENALTY
PROVISIONS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
Section 1. That the land which is the subject of this Ordinance (hereinafter, the "land") is legally described
in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Section 2. That action was du1y initiated proposing that the land be removed from the Rural District and
be placed in the RM-2.5 Zoning District 21-97-PUD-13-97 (hereinafter "PUD-13-97-RM-2.5").
Section 3. The land shall be subject to the terms and conditions of that certain Developer's Agreement
dated as of May 20, 1997, entered into between Klodt Incorporated, and the City of Eden Prairie (hereinafter
"Developer's Agreement"). The Developer's Agreement contains the terms and conditions of PUD-13-97-RM-2.5,
and are hereby made a part hereof.
Section 4. The City Council hereby makes the following findings:
A. PUD-13-97-RM-2.5 is not in conflict with the goals ofthe Comprehensive Guide Plan of the City.
B. PUD-13-97-RM-2.5 designed in such a manner to form a desirable and unified environment within
its own boundaries.
C. The exceptions to the standard requirements of Chapters 11 and 12 of the City Code that are
contained in PUD-13-97-RM-2.5 are justified by the design of the development described therein.
D. PUD-13-97-RM-2.5 is of sufficient size, composition, and arrangement that its construction,
marketing, and operation is feasible as a complete unit without dependence upon any subsequent unit.
Section 5. The proposal is hereby adopted and the land shall be, and hereby is removed from the Rural
District and shall be included hereafter in the Planned Unit Development PUD-13-97-RM-2.5 and the legal
descriptions ofland in each district referred to in City Code Section 11.03, subdivision 1, subparagraph B, shall be
and are amended accordingly.
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Section 6. City Code Chapter 1 entitled "General Provisions and Definitions Applicable to the Entire City
Code Including Penalty for Violation" and Section 11.99 entitled "Violation a Misdemeanor" are hereby adopted in
their entirety by reference, as though repeated verbatim herein.
Section 7. This Ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication.
FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie on the 6th day of May,
1997, 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 20th day of May, 1997.
ATTEST:
John D. Frane, City Clerk Jean L. Harris, Mayor
PUBLISHED in the Eden Prairie News on ________________ --'
LAKE SMETANA APARTMENTS
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 21-97-PUD-13-97
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:
Sununary: This ordinance allows rezoning of land located at Smetana Lane from Rural to RM-2.5
on 12.37 acres; subject to the terms and conditions of a developer's agreement. Exhibit A, included with this
Ordinance, gives the full legal description of this property.
Effective Date:
ATTEST:
lsi John D. Frane
City Clerk
This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
IslJean L. Harris
Mayor
PUBLISHED in the Eden Prairie News on the ______ _
(A full copy ofthe text of this Ordinance is available from City Clerk.)
LAKE SMETANA APARTMENTS
Exhibit A
Legal Description:
Zoning District Change.
Thet pert of the Southecst Quart:::-01 the Southwest Q\.Iarte:-of Section 12. Townshi~ 116,. Rcnge 22.
Hennepin County. Minnesota. whic:' li.es Easterly of the centerline of the Nine Miie Creek and Northe!"ty or
the .cente:1ine of the Town Race cs desc:-ibed in the nodce or concemnation of TO'HnShip Roed. de ted
Merc;, .3. 1950. recorded Merc;, 2<1.. 19S0 as Doc. No. 2S i 5778. (!nformction note: Town Race now
known as Smetana Lane)
DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT
LAKE SMETANA APARTMENTS
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into as of May 20, 1997, by Klodt Incorporated, a Minnesota
Corporation, hereinafter referred to as "Developer," and the CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, a municipal corporation,
hereinafter referred to as "City:"
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Developer has applied to City for PUD Concept Review on 17.19 acres, PUD Concept
Amendment on 17.19 acres, PUD District Review on 17.19 acres, Zoning District Change from Rural to RM-2.5
on 12.37 acres, Site Plan Review on 12.37 acres, and Preliminary Plat of 17.19 acres into one lot for construction
of a 318 unit apartment project in two buildings, situated in Hennepin County, State of Minnesota, more fully
described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof, and said acreage hereinafter referred to as "the
Property;"
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the City adopting Resolution No. 96-202 for PUD Concept
Review, Resolution No. for PUD Concept Amendment, Ordinance No.Q?I-"'7 for PUD District Review
and Rezoning, Resolution No. 96-203 for Preliminary Plat, and Resolution No. for Site Plan Review,
Developer covenants and agrees to construction upon, developm.ent, and maintenance of said Property as follows:
1. PLANS: Developer shall develop the Property in conformance with the materials dated November
26, 1996, reviewed and approved by the City Council on December 3, 1996, and materials dated
April 16, 1997, reviewed and approved by the City Council on May 6, 1997, attached hereto as
Exhibit B, subject to such changes and modifications as provided herein.
2. EXHIBIT C: Developer covenants and agrees to the performance and observance by Developer
at such times and in such manner as provided therein of all of the terms, covenants, agreements, and
conditions set forth in Exhibit C, attached hereto and made a part hereof.
3. STREET AND UTILITY PLANS: Prior to issuance by City of any permit for grading or
construction on the Property, Developer shall submit to the City Engineer, and obtain the City
Engineer's approval of plans for streets, sanitary sewer, water, interim irrigation systems and stonn
sewer. Developer acknowledges that the plan for Smetana Lane depicted in Exhibit B is conceptual.
Construction plans for Smetana Lane shall be consistent with City standards and shall incorporate
improvements to the intersection of Smetana Lane and Valley View Road depicted in the Smetana
Lane Traffic Study, prepared by BRW, dated November 5, 1996, attached hereto as Exhibit F. The
plans shall include facilities for the treatment of stonn water from Smetana Lane. The new public
portion of Smetana Lane shall be 32 feet in width, with concrete curb and gutter and shall tenninate
in a cul-de-sac northwesterly of Nine Mile Creek as depicted on Exhibit B. Developer shall acquire
for the City additional pennanent and temporary easements for the street and utility improvements
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depicted in Exhibit B. Additional easements shall be acquired prior to issuance of grading or
building permits. The minimum right-of-way width for Smetana Lane shall be 60 feet. From the
southeasterly terminus of Smetana Lane, Developer shall construct a 24 feet wide private drive as
depicted on Exhibit B. The private drive shall be subject to public access as further described in
Item 8 of this Agreement. Prior to construction of the private drive, a new structure to convey Nine
Mile Creek will be constructed by the City as part of the Smetana Lake Improvements project.
Developer shall provide to the City all permanent and temporary easements needed for construction
and maintenance of the new structure.
Upon approval by the City Engineer, Developer agrees to implement the approved street and utility
plans prior to or concurrent with building construction.
4. FINAL GRADING, DRAINAGE, AND EROSION CONTROL PLAN:
A. FINAL GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN: Developer acknowledges that the grading
and drainage plan contained in Exhibit B is conceptual. Prior to the issuance of a grading
permit for the Property, Developer shall submit and obtain the City Engineer's approval of
a final grading and drainage plan for the Property. The final grading and drainage plan shall
include all water quality ponds, storm water detention areas and storm sewers. All design
calculations for stonn water quality and quantity together with a drainage area map shall be
submitted with the final grading and drainage plan. Developer shall implement the approved
plan prior to, or concurrent with building construction.
B. EROSION CONTROL PLAN: Prior to issuance of a Grading Permit, Develcper shall
submit to the City Engineer and obtain City Engineer's approval of an Erosion Control Plan
for the Property. The Erosion control plan shall include all boundary erosion control
features, temporary stockpile locations and turf restoration procedures. All site grading
operations shall conform to the City's Erosion Control Policy labeled Exhibit D, attached
hereto and made a part hereof. Developer shall implement the approved plan prior to, or
concurrent with building construction.
5. REMOVAL OF STRUCTURES AND REMOV AL/SEALING OF EXISTING WELL AND
SEPTIC SYSTEMS: Prior to issuance by City of any permit for grading or building on the
Property, Developer agrees to submit to the Chief Building Official and obtain the Chief Building
Official's approval of, plans for demolition and/or removal of existing structures, septic systems, and
wells on the Property, and for restoring the Property to grade.
Prior to such demolition or removal, Developer shall provide to the City a certified check in the
amount of $1,000.00 to guarantee compliance with the approved plan.
City agrees to return said certified check to Developer after it is verified by City that Developer has
completed implementation of the approved plan.
6. GRADING IN THE WOODED AREAS ON SITE: Prior to grading within any of the wooded
areas on the Property, Developer shall submit to the City Forester and receive the City Forester's
approval of a plan depicting the construction grading limits on the Property which limits have been
agreed upon as the limit of grading along the west side of the property as depicted in Exhibit B.
Prior to the issuance of the land alteration permit, Developer shall place a temporary construction
fence at the limits of the proposed grading as shown on Exhibit B. 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.
7. CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR THE PROTECTION OF EXISTING TREES ON THE
PROPERTY: Prior to the release of the final plat, Developer shall submit a Conservation
Easement as depicted in Exhibit E, for review and approval by the Director of Parks, Recreation and
Natural Resources. Said easement area shall include that part of the Property shown as the
Conservation Easement area in Exhibit B.
Upon approval by the Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources, Developer shall deliver
and record the Conservation Easement in the Hennepin County Recorder'slRegistrars Office and
shall provide evidence of the recording of Conservation Easement prior to the release of the building
permit.
8. CROSS ACCESS AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE ROAD: Prior to
release of the final plat, the Developer shall enter into an executed cross access and maintenance
agreement, the form of which shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to
execution, which addresses public access, emergency vehicle access, public parking for ten (10)
vehicles in the southeasterly comer of the parking lot for park access, and maintenance of the private
portion of Smetana Lane as shown in Exhibit B. While public use of the private drive will be
provided for, all maintenance will be by the Developer.
Upon approval by the City Engineer, Developer shall deliver and record the cross access and
maintenance agreement in the Hennepin County Recorder'slRegistrars Office concurrent with the
final plat, and shall provide evidence of the recording of the cross access and maintenance
agree:nent prior to the release of the building permit.
9. PRETREATMENT PONDS: Prior to final plat approval on the Property, Developer shall submit
to the City Engineer and receive the City Engineer's approval of plans and design information for
all storm water quality facilities to be constructed; and receive City Engineer's approval of said
plans.
Developer shall implement the approved storm water quality facility plan concurrent with site
grading for the Property.
Upon completion of the apartment building construction and before the issuance of any certificate
of occupancy, the Developer shall provide written verification to the City Engineer that the original
design volume of the treatment pond has not diminished because of sedimentation/erosion and that
the original volume has been restored if sedimentation/erosion has occurred.
lO. TREE LOSS -TREE REPLACEMENT: There are 644 caliper inches of significant trees on the
Property. Tree loss is calculated at 326 caliper inches. Tree replacement required is 221 caliper
inches. The Developer has received approval of a tree replacement plan for the Property as depicted
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in Exhibit B. Said plan includes replacement trees of a 3 inch diameter minimum size for a shade
tree and a seven foot minimum height for conifer trees.
Developer agrees to implement or cause to be implemented the tree replacement plan concurrent
with building construction.
11. LANDSCAPE PLAN: Prior to building permit issuance, Developer shall submit to the City
Planner and receive the City Planner's approval of a final landscape plan for the Property. The
approved landscape plan shall be consistent with the quantity, type, and size of plant materials as
shown on the landscape plan as depicted on Exhibit B attached hereto. Developer shall furnish to
the City Planner and receive the City Planner's approval of a landscape bond equal to 150% of the
cost of said improvements as required by City code.
Upon approval by the City Planner, Developer agrees to implement the approved landscape plan
concurrent with building construction on the Property, and in accordance with the terms and
conditions of Exhibit C, attached hereto. Said landscaping bond shall be released in accordance with
the City Code. .
12. IRRIGATION PLAN: Developer shall submit to the City Planner and receive the City Planner's
approval of a plan for irrigation of the landscaped areas on the Property.
Upon approval by the City Planner, Developer agrees to implement the approved irrigation plan
concurrent with construction and in accordance with the terms and conditions of Exhibit C, attached
hereto.
13. DEDICATION OF PARK LAND: Developer agrees to dedicate Outlot A to the City for park
purposes, together with a 20 foot wide trail easement from the private drive southerly to the ordinary
high water level of Smetana Lake between the stonn water ponds as depicted in Exhibit B. The
dedication to the City shall occur prior to the release of the final plat.
14. VACATION OF RIGHT OF WAY: Concurrent with final plat approval, the Developer shall
petition City for the vacation of that portion of existing Smetana Lane right-of-way lying southerly
of Nine Mile Creek.
15. SIDEWALK AND TRAIL CONSTRUCTION: Prior to issuance by City of any permit for
grading or construction on the Property, Developer shall submit to the Director of Parks, Recreation,
and Natural Resources, and obtain the Director's approval of detailed plans for a public trail to be
constructed on the Property. Developer shall convey trail easements, as determined by the Parks,
Recreation and Natural Resources Director. Said trail shall be constructed in the following
locations:
A. An eight-foot wide bituminous trail to be located along the south side of Smetana Lane and
the private drive from Valley View Road to the east property line, together with a southerly
extension within the trail easement to the ordinary high water level of Smetana Lake
between the storm water ponds as depicted in Exhibit B, attached hereto.
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Upon approval by the Director of Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources, Developer agrees to
construct said trail concurrent with public street and private drive construction on the Property, and
in accordance with the terms and conditions of Exhibit C, attached hereto.
16. EXTERIOR MATERIALS: Prior to building permit issuance, Developer shall submit to the City
Planner, and receive the City Planner's approval of samples and colors of the exterior building
materials to be used on the buildings on the Property.
Upon approval by the City Planner, Developer agrees to construct the buildings on the Property
using exclusively the approved exterior materials and colors in accordance with the terms and
conditions of Exhibit C, attached hereto.
17. SITE LIGHTING: Prior to building permit issuance, Developer shall submit to the City Planner
and receive the City Planner's approval of a site lighting plan. All pole lighting shall consist of
downcast shoebox fixtures not to exceed 20 feet in height. Upon approval by the City Planner,
Developer shall implement the approved lighting plan concurrent with building construction.
18. SIGNS: Developer agrees that for each and every sign to be located on the property, Developer,
shall file an application with the City Planner for a sign permit. Said application shall include a
complete description of the sign and a sketch showing the size, location, manner of construction,
and other such information as necessary to inform the City of the kind, size, material construction,
and location of any such sign, consistent with the sign plan shown on Exhibit B and in accordance
with the requirements of City code, Section 11.70, Subdivision 5a.
19. SECTION 8 VOUCHERS: The OwnerlDeveloper agrees to accept vouchers issued pursuant to
Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, from tenants to be applied to the
rent of up to but not more than ten percent (10%) of the total units within the Project. The
OwnerlDeveloper need not accept tenants holding Section 8 vouchers unless those tenants also: (1)
perform all lease terms imposed by the Owner for all tenants of the Project including the payment of
rent and security deposits; (ii) meet all application and screening criteria imposed by the Owner for
rul tenants of the Project; and (iii) pay the Owner the difference between the required market rental
for the unit and the amount of the Section 8 voucher.
If the rules governing the Section 8 program are amended so as to make limiting a property's
participation to 10% discriminatory or illegaL Owner\Developer has the option to cease participation
in the Section 8 voucher program.
20. PUD W AIYERS GRANTED: City hereby grants the following waivers to City Code requirements
within the RM-2.5 District through the Planned Unit Development District Review for the Property,
as depicted in Exhibit B, and incorporates said waivers as part of PUD _-..L1 .... 3 ..... -_"i ..... 1.L--____ _
A. Waiver from the Shoreland Code as follows:
1. Lot Size of 2,725 sq. ft. per unit. (Code requires 30,000 sq. ft. per unit.)
2. 90 % of structure facing a shoreland water. (Code permits up to 50%.)
3. Building height up to 45 feet. (Code permits building height up to 35 feet.)
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4. 38% impervious surface. (Code permits a maximum of30%.)
5. Encroachment into the Shore Impact Zone of Lake Smetana. (Code does not permit
encroachment into the Shore Impact Zone.)
B. Waiver to permit a cul-de-sac length of 750 feet. (Code permits a cul-de-sac length of 500
feet.)
C. Waiver to permit project density of 22.2 units per acre. (Code permits up to 17.4 units per
acre.)
21. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT: Developer acknowledges that special benefit has and
will accrue to the Property from the City's existing sanitary sewer system, and water system. Prior
to any construction on the Property, Developer agrees to execute an Assessment Agreement with
the City for trunk sanitary sewer and water assessment in the amount of $69,836.
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EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: 5-20-97
SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR
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DEP ARTMENT: ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Community Development
Chris Enger EXTENDED STAY AMERICA
Michael D. Franzen
Requested Council Action:
The Staff recommends that the Council take the following action:
• Adopt 2nd Reading of an Ordinance for PUD District Review on 3.63 acres and Rezoning from C-
Regional to Commercial Regional Service on 3.63 acres;
• Approve a Site Plan Review on 3.63 acres;
• Approval of a Developer's Agreement.
Supporting Reports:
1. Zoning Ordinance
2. Resolution for Site Plan Review
3. Developer's Agreement
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EXTENDED STAY AMERICA
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 23-97-PUD-15-97
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA, REMOVING CERTAIN LAND
FROM ONE ZONING DISTRICT AND PLACING IT IN ANOTHER, AMENDING THE LEGAL
DESCRIPTIONS OF LAND IN EACH DISTRICT, AND, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CITY CODE
CHAPTER 1 AND SECTION 11.99 WHICH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONTAIN PENALTY
PROVISIONS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
Section l. 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 C-Regional District
and be placed in the Commercial Regional Service District 23-97-PUD-15-97 (hereinafter "PUD-15-97-C-Regional
Service").
Section 3. The land shall be subject to the terms and conditions of that certain Developer's Agreement
dated as of May 20, 1997, entered into between ESA Management, Inc., and the City of Eden Prairie (hereinafter
"Developer's Agreement"). The Developer's Agreement contains the terms and conditions of PUD-15-97-C-
Regional Service, and are hereby made a part hereof.
Section 4. The City Council hereby makes the following fmdings:
A. PUD-15-97-C-Regional Service is not in conflict with the goals ofthe Comprehensive Guide Plan
of the City.
B. PUD-15-97-C-Regional Service designed in such a manner to form a desirable and unified
environment within its own boundaries.
C. The exceptions to the standard requirements of Chapters 11 and 12 of the City Code that are
contained in PUD-lS-97 -C-Regional Service are justified by the design of the development described
therein.
D. PUD-15-97-C-Regional Service is of sufficient size, composition, and arrangement that its
construction, marketing, and operation is feasible as a complete unit without dependence upon any
subsequent unit.
Section 5. The proposal is hereby adopted and the land shall be, and hereby is removed from the Rural
District and shall be included hereafter in the Planned Unit Development PUD-15-97-C-Regional Service and the
legal descriptions ofland in each district referred to in City Code Section 11.03, subdivision 1, subparagraph B, shall
be and are amended accordingly.
Section 6. City Code Chapter 1 entitled "General Provisions and Definitions Applicable to the Entire City
Code Including Penalty for Violation" and Section 11.99 entitled "Violation a Misdemeanor" are hereby adopted in
their entirety by reference, as though repeated verbatim herein.
Section 7. This Ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication.
FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie on the 1st day of April,
1997, 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 20th day of May, 1997.
ATTEST:
John D. Frane, City Clerk Jean L. Harris, Mayor
PUBLISHED in the Eden Prairie News on _________________ '
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 23-97-PUD-15-97
EXTENDED STAY AMERICA
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:
Summaty: This ordinance allows rewning of land located at Valley View Road West of Market
Place Drive on 3.63 acres; subject to the tenns and conditions of a developer's agreement. Exhibit A, included with
this Ordinance, gives the fun legal description of this property.
Effectiye Date: This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
ATTEST:
lsi John D. Frane
City Clerk
PUBLISHED in the Eden Prairie News on the
IslJean L. Harris
Mayor
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(A full copy of the text of this Ordinance is available from City Clerk.)
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Exhibit A
Extended Stay America
Legal Description:
Outlot A and Part of Outlot B, Bryant Lake Center
EXTENDED STAY AMERICA
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION GRANTING SITE PLAN APPROVAL
FOR EXTENDED STAY AMERICA BY
ESA MANAGEMENT, INC.
WHEREAS, ESA Management, Inc. has applied for Site Plan approval of Extended Stay America on
3.63 acres for construction of a 45,822 sq. ft. 3 story hotel project totaling 104 units located at Valley View
Road West of Market Place Drive to be zoned from C-Regional to Commercial Regional Service on 3.63 acres
by an Ordinance adopted by the City Council on April 1, 1997; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed said application at a public hearing at its March 10,
1997 Planning Commission meetings and recommended approval of said site plans; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed said application at a public hearing at its April 1, 1997
meeting;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EDEN PRAIRIE, that site plan approval be granted to ESA Management, Inc. for the construction of a 3
story hotel project, based on plans dated March 25, 1997 between ESA Management, Inc. and the City of Eden
Prairie.
ADOPTED by the City Council on May 20,1997.
Jean L. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
John D. Frane, City Clerk
DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT
Extended Stay America
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into as May 20, 1997 by ESA Management, Inc., a Delaware Corporation
hereinafter referred to as "Developer," and the CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, a municipal corporation, hereinafter
referred to as "City:"
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Developer has applied to City for Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 18 acres,
Planned Unit Development District Reiview on 3.63 acres, Rezoning from Commercial Regional to Commercial
Regional Service on 3.63 acres, Site Plan Review on 3.63 acres, and Preliminary Plat of 7 acres into one lot and
two outlots for a hotel situated in Hennepin County, State of Minnesota, more fully described in Exhibit A,
attached hereto and made a part hereof, and said acreage hereinafter referred to as "the Property;"
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the City adopting Ordinance No.23-97-PUD-15-97 for Planned
Unit Development and Rezoning, Resolution No.97-62 for Preliminary Plat Review, Resolution No. 97-61 for
PUD Concept and Resolution No. for Site Plan Review, Developer covenants and agrees to construction
upon, development, and maintenance of said Property as follows:
1. PLANS: Developer shall develop the Property in conformance with the materials submitted by
Developer and revised and dated April 1, 1997, reviewed and approved by the City Council on April
1, 1997, and attached hereto as Exhibit B, subject to such changes and modifications as provided
herein.
2. EXHIBIT C: Developer covenants and agrees to the performance and observance by Developer
at such times and in such manner as provided therein of all of the terms, covenants, agreements, and
conditions set forth in Exhibit C, attached hereto and made a part hereof.
3. 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 streets, sanitary sewer, water, interim irrigation
systems and storm sewer.
~eveloper shall complete the implemenation of the approved plan prior to occuppancy permit
Issuance.
4. FINAL GRADING, DRAINAGE, AND EROSION CONTROL PLAN:
A. FINAL GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN: Developer agrees that the grading and
drainage plan contained in Exhibit B is conceptual. Prior to the issuance of a grading 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
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include all water quality ponds, storm water detention areas and stonn sewers. Ali design
calculations for stonn water quality and quantity together with a drainage area map shall be
submitted with the final grading and drainage plan. Developer shall complete
implementaion of the approved plan prior to issuance of any occupancy permit for the
Property.
B. EROSION CONTROL PLAN: Prior to issuance of a Grading Permit, Developer shall
submit to the City Engineer and obtain City Engineer's written approval of an erosion
control plan for the Property. The erosion control plan shall include all boundary erosion
control features, temporary stockpile locations and turf restoration procedures. All site
grading operations shall confonn to the City'S Erosion Control Policy labeled Exhibit D,
attached hereto and made a part hereof. Developer shall complete implementation of the
approved plan prior to issuance of any occupancy permit for the Property.
5 . RETAINING WALLS: Prior to issuance by City of a building permit for 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 Exhibit B.
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 prior to the issuance
of any occupancy pennit for the Property, and in accordance with the tenns and conditions of
Exhibit C, attached hereto.
6. LANDSCAPE PLAN: Prior to building pennit issuance, the Developer shall submit to the City
Planner and receive the City Planner's written approval of a final landscape plan for the Property.
The approved landscape plan shall be consistent with the quantity, type, and size of plant materials
as shown on the landscape plan on Exhibit B. Developer shall furnish to the City Planner and
receive the City Planner's approval of a landscape perfonnance bond, or other quarantee acceptable
to the City, equal to 150% of the cost of said improvements as required by City Code.
Developer shall complete implementation of the approved plan prior to the issuance of any
occupancy pennit for the Property, and in accordance with the terms and conditions of Exhibit C,
attached hereto ..
7. IRRIGATION PLAN: Prior to building pennit issuance, the Developer shall submit to the City
Planner and receive the City Planner's written approval of a plan for irrigation of the landscaped
areas on the Property.
Developer shall complete implementation of the approved plan prior to the issuance of any
occupancy permit for the Property, and in accordance with the terms and conditions of Exhibit C,
attached hereto.
8. EXTERIOR MATERlALS: Developer has submitted to the City Planner, and has received the
City Planner's written approval of a plan for exterior building materials and colors for the Property
as shown on Exhibit B attached hereto. If these materials and colors are changed, the Developer
shall, prior to building permit issuance, submit to the City Planner, and receive the City Planner's
written approval of a plan depicting the exterior materials and colors to be used for the Property.
Developer shall complete implementation of the approved plan prior to the issuance of any
occupancy permit for the Property, and in accordance with the terms and conditions of Exhibit C,
attached hereto.
9. MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SCREENING: Developer has submitted to the City Planner, and
received the City Planner's, in hislher sole discretion, written approval of a plan for screening of
rooftop mechanical equipment on the Property, as shown on Exhibit B, attached hereto. Security
to guarantee construction of said screening shall be included with that provided for landscaping on
the Property, per City Code requirements.
Developer shall complete implementation of the approved plan prior to the issuance of any
occupancy permit for the Property, and in accordance with the terms and conditions of Exhibit C,
attached hereto.
If, after completion of construction of the mechanical equipment screening, it is determined by the
City Planner, in hislher sole discretion, that the constructed screening does not meet the Code
requirements to screen said equipment from public streets and differing, adjacent land uses, then
City Planner shall notify Developer and Developer shall take corrective action to reconstruct the
mechanical equipment screening in order to cure the deficiency identified by the City Planner. to
meet Code requirements. Developer acknowledges that City will not release the security provided
until all such corrective measures are satisfactorily completed by Developer.
10. SIGNS: Developer agrees that for each and every sign which requires a permit by Eden Prairie's
City Code, Section 11.70, Developer shall obtain a sign permit. The application for such a permit
shall include complete description of the sign and a sketch showing the size, location, manner of
construction, and other such information as necessary to inform the City of the kind, size, material
construction, and location of any such sign, consistent with the sign plan shown on Exhibit Band
in accordance with the requirements of City Code, Section 11.70, Subdivision 5a.
11. SITE LIGHTING: Prior to building pennit issuance, Developer shall submit to the City Planner
and receive the City Planner's written approval of a site lighting plan. All lighting shall consist of
downcast fixtures.
Developer shall complete implementation of the approved plan prior to the issuance of any
occupancy permit for the Property, and in accordance with the terms and conditions of Exhibit C,
attached hereto.
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12. PUD W AIYERS GRANTED: City hereby grants the following waivers to City Code requirements
within the Community Commercial District through the Planned Unit Development District Review
for the Property and incorporates said waivers as part of PUD 15-92
A. Front yard setback waiver from 35 to 20 feet for structure, as shown on Exibit B.
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EXTENDED STAY AMERICA
OWNERS' SUPPLEMENT TO
DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT BETWEEN
ESA MANAGEMENT, INC.
AND THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into as of May 20, 1997, by and between EDEN PRAIRIE
LAND CO., II, a Minnesota LTD Partnership, hereinafter referred to as "Owner," and the CITY OF EDEN
PRAIRIE, hereinafter referred to as "City":
For, and in consideration of, and to induce City to adopt Ordinance No. 23-97-PUD-15-97 changing the
zoning of the Property owned by Owner from the C-Regional District to the C-Regional Service District, Resolution
No. 97-61 for PUD Concept and Resolution No. __ for Site Plan Review as more fully described in that certain
Developer's Agreement entered into as of May 20, 1997, by and between ESA Management, Inc., a Delaware
Corporation, and City, Owner agrees with City as follows:
1. If ESA Management, Inc., fails to proceed in accordance with the Developer's Agreement within
24 months of the date hereof, Owner shall not oppose the City's reconsideration and rescission of
the Rezoning, Site Plan Review, Guide Plan Review ... identified above, thus restoring the existing
status of the property before this project was approved.
2. This Agreement shall be binding upon and enforceable against Owner, its successors, and assigns
of the Property.
3. If Owner transfers such Property, Owner shall obtain an agreement from the transferee requiring
that such transferee agree to the terms of the Developer's Agreement.
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EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: 5-20-97
SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM NO. -rV· E
DEPARTMENT: ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Community Development
Chris Enger TOWN PLACE CENTRE
Micheal D. Franzen
Requested Council Action:
The Staff recommends that the Council take the following action:
• Adopt 2nd Reading of an Ordinance for PUD District Review on 10.59 acres and Rezoning from Rl-
22 to C-Regional Service on 6.4 acres and Rezoning from Public to C-Regional Service on 4.19
acres;
• Approve a Site Plan Review on 10.59 acres;
• Approval of a Developer's Agreement.
Supporting Reports:
I. Zoning Ordinance
2. Resolution for Site Plan Review
3. Developer's Agreement
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TOWN PLACE CENTRE
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 22-97-PUD-14-97
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA, REMOVING CERTAIN LAND
FROM ONE ZONING DISTRICT AND PLACING IT IN ANOTHER, AMENDING THE LEGAL
DESCRIPTIONS OF LAND IN EACH DISTRICT, AND, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CITY CODE
CHAPTER 1 AND SECTION 11.99 WHICH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONTAIN PENALTY
PROVISIONS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
Section 1. That the land which is the subject ofthis 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 Rl-22 and Public
District and be placed in the C-Regional Service Zoning District 22-97-PUD-14-97 (hereinafter "PUD-14-97-C-
Regional Service").
Section 3. The land shall be subject to the terms and conditions of that certain Developer's Agreement
dated as of May 20, 1997, entered into between CSM Lodging, LLC, and the City of Eden Prairie (hereinafter
"Developer's Agreement"). The Developer's Agreement contains the terms and conditions of PUD-14-97-C-
Regional Service, and are hereby made a part hereof.
Section 4. The City Council hereby makes the following findings:
A. PUD-14-97-C-Regional Service is not in conflict with the goals of the Comprehensive Guide Plan
of the City.
B. PUD-14-97-C-Regional Service designed in such a manner to form a desirable and unified
environment within its own boundaries.
C. The exceptions to the standard requirements of Chapters 11 and 12 of the City Code that are
contained in PUD-14-97 -C-Regional Service are justified by the design of the development described
therein.
D. PUD-14-97-C-Regional Service is of sufficient size, compOSItIon, and arrangement that its
construction, marketing, and operation is feasible as a complete unit without dependence upon any
subsequent unit.
Section 5. The proposal is hereby adopted and the land shall be, and hereby is removed from the Rl-22
and Public District and shall be included hereafter in the Planned Unit Development PUD-I4-97 -C-Regional Service
and the legal descriptions of land in each district referred to in City Code Section 11.03, subdivision 1, subparagraph
B, shall be and are amended accordingly.
Section 6. City Code Chapter 1 entitled "General Provisions and Definitions Applicable to the Entire City
Code Including Penalty for Violation" and Section 11.99 entitled "Violation a Misdemeanor" are hereby adopted in
their entirety by reference, as though repeated verbatim herein.
Section 7. This Ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication.
FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie on the 15th day of April,
1997, 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 20th day of May, 1997.
ATTEST:
John D. Frane, City Clerk Jean L. Harris, Mayor
PUBLISHED in the Eden Prairie News on _________________ '
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CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 22-97-PUD-14-97
TOWNPLACE CENTRE
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:
Surnmruy: This ordinance allows rezoning of land located at North and South of the intersection
of Leona Road and Den Road on 10.59 acres; subject to the terms and conditions of a developer's agreement.
Exhibit A, included with this Ordinance, gives the full legal description of this property.
Effective Date:
ATTEST:
lsi John D. Frane
City Clerk
This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
Is/Jean L. Harris
Mayor
PUBLISHED in the Eden Prairie News on the ______ _
(A full copy of the text of this Ordinance is available from City Clerk.)
Exhibit A
T ownplace Centre
Legal Description
Lots 5, 6 Auditors Subdivision n. 335 and Lots 4 -10, Block One, Leona Addition, and Lots
7,8,9, Block Two, Leona Addition
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TOWNPLACE CENTRE
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION GRANTING SITE PLAN APPROVAL
FOR TOWNPLACE CENTRE BY
CSM LODGING, LLC
WHEREAS, CSM Lodging, LLC has applied for Site Plan approval of Townplace Centre on 10.59
acres for construction of93 unit hotel project located North and South of the intersection of Leona Road and
Den Road to be zoned from RI-22 to C-Regional Commercial on 6.4 acres and from Public to C-Regional
Service Zoning District on 4.19 acres by an Ordinance adopted by the City Council on April 15, 1997; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed said application at a public hearing at its March 24,
1997 Planning Commission meetings and recommended approval of said site plans; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed said application at a public hearing at its April 15, 1997
meeting;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EDEN PRAIRIE, that site plan approval be granted to CSM Lodging, LLC the construction of a 93 unit
hotel project, based on plans dated April 8, 1997 between CSM Lodging, LLC, and the City of Eden Prairie.
ADOPTED by the City Council on May 20, 1997.
Jean L. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
John D. Frane, City Clerk
DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT
TOWN PLACE SUITES
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into as of May 20,1997, by CSM Lodging,
L.L.C., a Delaware Limited Liability Company hereinafter referred to as "Developer," and the
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City:"
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Developer has applied to City for Planned Unit Development Concept
Review on 10.59 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review on 10.59 acres, Rezoning
from RI-22 to C-Regional Service on 1.87 acres, Site Plan Review on 4.47 acres and
Preliminary Plat of 10.59 acres into four lots and one outlot, situated in Hennepin County, State
of Minnesota, for the construction of 60,631 square feet of hotel space on 1.8 acres, more fully
described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof, and said acreage hereinafter
referred to as "the Property;"
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the City adopting Ordinance No. for
Planned Unit Development and Zoning, Resolution No. for Preliminary Plat, Resolution
No. for Site Plan Review. Developer covenants and agrees to construction upon,
development, and maintenance of said Property as follows:
1. PLANS: Developer shall develop the Property in conformance with the
materials submitted by Developer and revised and dated February 20, 1997,
reviewed and approved by the City Council on April 15, 1997, and attached
hereto as Exhibit B, subject to such changes and modifications as provided
herein.
2. EXHIBIT C: Developer covenants and agrees to the performance and
observance by Developer at such times and in such manner as provided therein of
all of the terms, covenants, agreements, and conditions set forth in Exhibit C,
attached hereto and made a part hereof.
3. UTILITY PLANS: Prior to issuance by the City of any permit for the
construction of utilities for the Property, Developer shall submit to the City
Engineer, and obtain the City Engineer's written approval of plans for sanitary
sewer, water, interim irrigation systems and storm sewer.
Developer shall complete the implementation of the approved plans prior to
occupancy permit issuance.
4. FINAL GRADING, DRAINAGE, AND EROSION CONTROL PLAN:
A. FINAL GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN: Developer agrees that the
grading and drainage plan contained in Exhibit B is conceptual. Prior to
the issuance of a grading pennit 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 water quality ponds, storm water detention areas and stonn
sewers. All design calculations for stonn water quality and quantity
together with a drainage area map shall be submitted with the final
grading and drainage plan. Developer shall complete implementation of
the approved plan prior to issuance of any occupancy permit for the
Property.
B. EROSION CONTROL PLAN: Prior to issuance of a grading pennit,
Developer shall submit to the City Engineer and obtain City Engineer's
written approval of an erosion control plan for the Property. The erosion
control plan shall include all boundary erosion control features, temporary
stockpile locations and turf restoration procedures. All site grading
operations shall conform to the City's Erosion Control Policy labeled
Exhibit D, attached hereto and made a part hereof. Developer shall
complete implementation ofthe approved plan prior to issuance of any
occupancy permit for the Property.
5. LANDSCAPE PLAN: Prior to building permit issuance, the Developer shall
submit to the City Planner and receive the City Planner's written approval of a
final landscape plan for the Property. The approved landscape plan shall be
consistent with the quantity, type, and size of plant materials as shown on the
landscape plan on Exhibit B. Developer shall furnish to the City Planner and
receive the City Planner's approval of a landscape performance bond, or other
quarantee acceptable to the City, equal to 150% of the cost of said improvements
as required by City Code.
Developer shall complete implementation of the approved plan prior to the
issuance of any occupancy permit for the Property, and in accordance with the
tenns and conditions of Exhibit C, attached hereto.
6. IRRIGATION PLAN: Prior to building pennit issuance, the Developer shall
submit to the City Planner and receive the City Planner's written approval of a
plan for irrigation of the landscaped areas on the Property.
Developer shall complete implementation of the approved plan prior to the
issuance of any occupancy permit for the Property, and in accordance with the
terms and conditions of Exhibit C, attached hereto.
7. EXTERIOR MATERIALS: Developer has submitted to the City Planner, and
has received the City Planner's written approval of a plan for exterior building
materials and colors for the Property as shown on Exhibit B attached hereto. If
these materials and colors are changed, the Developer shall, prior to building
permit issuance, submit to the City Planner, and receive the City Planner's
approval of a plan depicting the exterior materials and colors to be used for the
Property.
Developer shall complete implementation of the approved plan prior to the
issuance of any occupancy permit for the Property, and in accordance with the
terms and conditions of Exhibit C, attached hereto.
8. MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SCREENING: Developer has submitted to the
City Planner, and received the City Planner's written approval of a plan for
screening of rooftop mechanical equipment on the Property, as shown on Exhibit
B, attached hereto. Security to guarantee construction of said screening shall be
included with that provided for landscaping on the Property, per City Code
requirements.
If, after completion of construction of the mechanical equipment screening, it is
determined by the City Planner, in hislher sole discretion, that the constructed
screening does not meet the Code requirements to screen said equipment from
public streets and differing, adjacent land uses, then City Planner shall notify
Developer and Developer shall take corrective action to reconstruct the
mechanical equipment screening in order to cure the deficiency identified by the
City Planner. to meet Code requirements. Developer acknowledges that City will
not release the security provided until all such corrective measures are
satisfactorily completed by Developer.
9. SIGNS: Developer agrees that for each and every sign which requires a permit
by Eden Prairie's City Code, Section 11.70, Developer shall obtain a sign permit.
The application for such a permit shall include complete description of the sign
and a sketch showing the size, location, manner of construction, and other such
information as necessary to inform the City of the kind, size, material
construction, and location of any such sign, consistent with the sign plan shown
on Exhibit B and in accordance with the requirements of City Code, Section
11.70, Subdivision Sa.
10. SITE LIGHTING: Prior to building permit issuance, Developer shall submit to
the City Planner and receive the City Planner's written approval of a site lighting
plan. All lighting shall consist of downcast shoebox fixtures. All pole mounted
fixtures shall not exceed 20 feet in height.
Developer shall complete implementation of the approved plan prior to the
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issuance of any occupancy permit for the Property, and in accordance with the
terms and conditions of Exhibit C, attached hereto.
11. CROSS ACCESS, USE AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT: Upon
request of the City and owner of the property adjacent to the east of the Property
( the "Adjacent Property"), Developer consents and agrees to enter into a cross
access, use, and maintenance agreement with the Adjacent Property, the form of
which must be approved in writing by the City Engineer. This Agreement shall
address joint vehicle ingress and egress access, use and maintenance of a shared
cross access driveway between the Property and the Adjacent Property.
12. TREE LOSS -TREE REPLACEMENT: There are 370 caliper inches of
significant trees on the property. Tree loss is calculated at 370 caliper inches.
Tree replacement required is 232 caliper inches, which may include plantings
around the Nurp pond to be constructed by the Developer on the property
adjacent to the north ofthe Property .. Prior to the release of the final plat,
Developer shall submit to the City Forester and receive the City Forester's written
approval of a tree replacement plan for 232 diameter inches. Said plan shall
include replacement trees of a 3 inch diameter minimum size for a shade tree and
a seven foot minimum height for conifer trees.
Upon approval by the City Forester, Developer agrees to implement the approved
tree replacement plan prior to prior to occupancy permit issuance.
13. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT: Developer agrees to enter into a
special assessment agreement for the Property for trunk sanitary sewer and
watermain charges in the amount of $6,073.00. The special assessment is
attached as Exhibit E.
14. PUD WAIVERS GRANTED: To the extent depicted in Exhibit B, City hereby
grants the following waivers to City Code requirements within the Commercial
District through the Planned Unit Development District Review for the Property,
and incorporates said waivers as part ofPUD _____ _
A. Building height from 40 to 44 feet as shown on Exhibit B, attached hereto.
B. Floor area ratio from 040 to .76 as shown on Exhibit B, attached hereto.
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EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Date: 5/20/97
Section: Consent Calendar
Department: Item Description: Approve change order #2 Item No.:
Facilities, for liquor store construction. 7V.F
Barbara Cross
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of change order #2 in the amount of$1,556.16. This change order will
increase the liquor store construction contract to the new total of$I,227,239.39.
BACKGROUND:
Changes were necessary to make the new liquor store more functional for operations and maintenance.
The changes are described in detail on the attached page.
The building is under construction and expected to be completed June 15, 1997.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
The money for the additional improvements will be funded with proceeds from the liquor store
operations.
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CHANGE
ORDER
AlA DOCUMENT G701
Distribution to:
OWNER 0
ARCHITECT 0
CONTRACTOR 0
FIELD 0
OTHER 0
CHANGE ORDER NUMBER: 'L
INITIATION DATE: ~ mft.-~1
ARCHITECT'S PROJECT NO: ~1
CONTRACT FOR: MUJ..Uc.I~~-eNr
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CONTRACT DATE: 1fL ~ ~
You are directed to make the following changes in this Contract:
.'\ot VJlid until 5igned bv both the Owner Jnd ,-\rchltec:.
Signature rJi the Contractor indiCJte; his agreement nere'.\,lth, inciuding -1ny Jdju;rment in the Contract Sum \Jr C,mtrae Time.
The original (Contract Sumi (~lrraQt~Qd. ~",/(i,:;;]oU"" G'Hi~ was,. , , .. , , ............. " .... S
.'~et change by previously authorized Change Orce,s " , ...... , ..... , . , .. , , ....... , .... , 5
The (Contract Sum I ~«r;opteed 'dax.i.wtlH'!:l CElS;;' prior to this Change Order was ...... , ... 5
The (Contract SumIC],JafH>I~eed-~xiC;;~R=l C,::I will be (increased) {eieeFea-Jd) ~~f'lEi'I!iFl3eet
by this Change Order ............... , . ,. . ..... , ....... , .................. , ... S
The new (Contract Suml \~o;aQntee-d > \a.~ililt=l~ GlLe-r including this Change Order will be ... 5
The Contract Time will be (iPeieasBE4 (eeueil:oe) (unchanged) bv
The Date of Substantial Completion as of the dare or this Change Order therefore is
Authorized:
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AlA DOCUMENT G701 ° CHANGE ORDER °WR:L 1978 EDITION ° ,\I.\'~ ° 9 1978
THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ,\RCHITECTS, 1735 ,'<EW YORK AVE.. N.W, WASHINCTO,"\;, D.C 20006
By ______________________ _
DATE
Gi01-1978
Mlo.1A~L J. WILkU6 AlA
J~FFR~Y M. RAPP AlA
N\IC~A~L J. WILKU6
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Eden Prairie, MN
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24 April 1997
Description
Item No. 1: Add additional carpet and base as per Proposal Request No.
3, due to increase in office size as directed by the Client.
56.13
Item No. 2A: Revise light location in Room 007 as per Proposal Request
No.3, as directed by the Architect.
No Charge
Item No. 2B: Add pendant light· fixture in Room 007 as per Proposal
Request No. 3~ as directed by the Client.
167.81
Item NO.3: Add two (2) duplex outlets in Room 007 in the same area as
pendant light (Item No. 2B) as per Proposal Request No.3,
as directed by the Client.
158.22
Item No.4: Add raceway to storefront signage in lieu of individual letter
electrical connections, as directed by the client.
1, 173.00
Total: Change Order No.2 1,555.16
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Date: May 20, 1997
Section: Consent Calendar
Department: PRNR Item Description: Request for Feasibility Study for Item NOojJJ.G.
Bob Lambert, Director ~ Hidden Ponds Trails Improvements
REQUEST:
Staff requests the City Council authorize the Engineering Department to conduct a feasibility study
to determine the cost of upgrading the trail within the Hidden Ponds First and Second Additions to
City standards. Upon completion of the study, the Engineering Department would request the
Council to set a public hearing and notify all residents within the Hidden Ponds First and Second
Addition of the results of the study and the proposed assessment cost to their property.
The study will provide cost estimates to widen the trail within the Second Addition to an eight-foot
asphalt trail, and will determine options and cost estimates for replacing the section of trail that has
been removed by property owners in the First Addition.
BACKGROUND:
Outlots A and B of Hidden Ponds Second Addition were owned by the Homeowner's Association,
which ceased to operate in approximately 1985. Outlots A and B of the First Addition were owned
by the defunct Corporation of Ecklund and Swedlund. The members of the Corporation included
Lynn Swedlund, A. H. Michaels, and Bruce Bren.
The City acquired ownership of Outlots A and B Hidden Ponds and is in the process of finalizing the
acquisition ofOutlots A and B of Hidden Ponds Second. Residents in the Second Addition formed
a Board of Directors in 1996 and the Board of Directors authorized the transfer of that property to
the City of Eden Prairie. Two members of the original corporation that owned the outlots in the First
Addition resigned their positions and two new members were appointed. The newly appointed
members along with Lynn Swedlund then transferred ownership of the outlots within the First
Addition to the City of Eden Prairie in 1996.
1992 SURVEY:
In November of 1992, the City sent a survey to 252 property owners in Hidden Ponds First and
Second Additions.
Hidden Ponds First Addition Survey Results
1. Many people pointed out that decisions for Hidden Ponds First Addition may not necessarily
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be the right decisions for Hidden Ponds Second Addition. Fifty-nine of the 78 lots (76%)
responded in the First Addition, while 92 of the 180 lots (51%) responded in the Second
Addition.
2. Sixty-three percent of the residents in the First Addition supported replacing trails wherever
possible. The remaining opposed replacing trails.
3. Thirty-five respondents (59%) indicated they would be willing to be assessed for trail
improvements assuming those assessments would be somewhat less than $20 per year for
approximately a ten year period. Twenty-two individuals opposed any assessments for trails.
4. The neighborhood was generally opposed to construction of sidewalks along South Shore
Lane, Parkview Lane and Ticonderoga Trail in lieu of the trails. Eight people supported
sidewalks. Forty-nine opposed sidewalks.
5. Twenty-four of those responding had lot's abutting the outlot, while 35 did not. Twenty-
three of those whose lots backed up on the outlot would be willing to continue maintaining
the adjacent outlot.
Analysis of the Survey of the First Addition:
Four of the five properties abutting the trail north of South Shore Lane opposed replacing the trail.
The other property lot owner did not respond, while only two of 21 lot owners backing up on the trail
south of South Shore Lane opposed the trail.
Hidden Ponds Second Addition Survey Results:
1. Ninety-two of 180 property owners in Hidden Ponds Second Addition responded to the
survey. Fifty (54%) of the property owners supported replacing the trails, while 41 property
owners opposed.
2. Forty-nine (54%) of the property owners would agree to an assessment to replace the trails,
while 41 would appose any assessment.
3. Sixty-eight (74%) ofthe property owners were in favor of the City taking ownership, while
18 opposed City ownership of the outlots.
4. Nineteen (21 %) of the property owners supported sidewalks along South Shore Lane, while
66 (72%) opposed sidewalks.
5. Sixteen ofthe respondents' lots abutted the outlot and 13 ofthose indicated they would agree
to continue maintaining the outlot.
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Analysis of the Survey of the Second Addition Respondents:
When reviewing the location of those property owners who supported or opposed the trail in Hidden
Ponds Second Addition, there were actually only 23 property owners that had a trail running directly
behind their lot. Of those 23 property owners, eight property owners opposed replacing the trail
nine owners were in favor of maintaining the trails, six property owners did not respond. As the
survey indicated, the majority (54%) of the property owners in the Second Addition want to keep the
trail intact and the distribution of those supporting or opposing the trail is fairly well distributed.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION -JANUARY 19, 1993:
On January 19, 1993, the City Council took the following action:
Motion: Harris moved, seconded by Pidcock, to authorize staff to proceed toward obtaining
ownership of the trails within Hidden Ponds First and Second Additions, with the following
conditions:
A. Prior to any improvements, the trails shall be owned by the City;
B. Homeowners within the two subdivisions shall agree to assessments for the
improvements; and
C. All other possibilities be explored before abandonment of the trail in Outlot A Hidden
Ponds First Addition is allowed.
The motion carried unanimously.
Due to the number of people involved and the legal steps necessary to acquire the property, it has
been a long process to acquire the outlots in the Hidden Ponds Subdivisions. City staff now requests
the Council authorize conducting a feasibility study to determine the cost for improvements and to
hold a public hearing to determine the feasibility of assessing these improvements to property owners
within these two subdivisions.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Date: May 20, 1997
Section: Consent Calendar
Department: PRNR Item Description: Recommendation to Install Play Item No.: "TIl. H >-
Bob Lambert, Director ~ Equipment at Riley Lake Park
In 1992, the City passed a referendum that included $500,000 to develop the fIrst phase ofRi1ey Lake
Park. Shortly after that referendum, Bearpath development was approved and the City decided to
complete the development of Riley Lake Park concurrent with the realignment of Riley Lake Road.
The redevelopment of Riley Lake Park included the following:
• The park was completely regraded and seeded
• The boat launch was separated from the swimming beach with a separate boat access and
parking lot.
• The swimming beach was expanded to approximately three times its original size.
• Curb and gutter parking lots were installed with a new access from the realigned Riley Lake
Road.
• Two tennis courts, a basketball court, four volleyball courts, and two softball fields were
completed.
The riding arena presently located on Spring Road is being located to the Jacques Historical
Homestead this spring. There will also be some improvements to the Riley Jacques house and
granary.
The remaining improvements that need to take place at Riley Lake Park include additional
landscaping, installation of play equipment and construction of at least one large park shelter.
The City has budgeted $75,000 in the Capital Improvement Plan for installation of playground
equipment in Riley Lake Park with the use of cash park fees in 1997. City staff requests authorization
to develop concept plans and specifIcations and go to bid for completion of this project.
Insali/Bob97
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DATE: 05/20/97
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
1Y1 ITEM NO:
SECTION: Consent Calendar
DEPARTMENT: ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Engineering Division Final Plat Approval of Minnesota Tree Fourth Addition
Jeffrey Johnson
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution approving the final plat of
Minnesota Tree Fourth Addition subject to the following conditions:
• Receipt of an agreement signed by the owners in a recordable form agreeing to pay the
cash park fee that is applicable at the time of building permit issuance.
• Receipt of street lighting fee in the amount of $1,787
Background:
The owner, Walter Carpenter, is requesting City Council approval of a two lot commercial
subdivision located at the intersection of Valley View Road and Prairie Center Drive. This plat
clarifies the property boundaries of two existing parcels and separates one parcel from a larger
40 acre parcel located on the north side of Valley View Road. The plat also defines right-of-
way boundaries for Valley View Road and Prairie Center Drive.
The preliminary plat was approved in September of 1984 as part of the Learning Tree Daycare
Center project and the current proposal is consistent with the original preliminary plat.
JJ:ssa
cc: Walter Carpenter
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CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
MINNESOTA TREE FOURTH ADDmON
WHEREAS, the plat of Minnesota Tree Fourth Addition has been submitted in a manner
required for platting land under the Eden Prairie Ordinance Code and under Chapter 462 of the
Minnesota Statutes and all proceedings have been du1y had thereunder, and
WHEREAS, said plat is in all respects consistent with the City plan and the regulations and
requirements of the laws of the State of Minnesota and ordinances of the City of Eden Prairie.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL:
A. Plat approval request for Minnesota Tree Fourth Addition is approved upon
compliance with the recommendation of the City Engineer's report on this plat
dated May 13, 1997.
B. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to supply a certified copy of this
Resolution to the owners and subdividers of the above named plat.
C. That the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute the certificate
of approval on behalf of the City Council upon compliance with the foregoing
provisions.
ADOPTED by the Eden Prairie City Council on May 20, 1997.
Jean L. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST: SEAL
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EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCn... AGENDA
ITEM NO: I.v.1,
SECTION: Consent Calendar
DEPARTMENT: ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Engineering Division Final Plat Approval of Towneplace Centre
Jeffrey Johnson
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution approving the final plat of
Towneplace Centre subject to the following conditions:
• Receipt of warranty deed for Outlot A
• Receipt of engineering fee in the amount of $641
• Receipt of street lighting fee in the amount of $417
• The requirements as set forth in the Developer's Agreement
Background:
This proposal, located at the intersection of Den Road and Leona Road consists of 6.41 acres
to be divided into two lots and one outlot. Lots 1 and 2 are the proposed sites of a hotel and
an Office Depot.
Second Reading of the Rezoning Ordinance and final approval of the Developer's Agreement
is scheduled May 20, 1997.
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cc: Joan Kuschke, CSM Corporation
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
TOWNEPLACE CENTRE
WHEREAS, the plat of Towneplace Centre has been submitted in a manner required for platting
land under the Eden Prairie Ordinance Code and under Chapter 462 of the Minnesota Statutes
and all proceedings have been duly had thereunder, and
WHEREAS, said plat is in all respects consistent with the City plan and the regulations and
requirements of the laws of the State of Minnesota and ordinances of the City of Eden Prairie.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL:
A. Plat approval request for Towneplace Centre is approved upon compliance with
the recommendation of the City Engineer's report on this plat dated May 13,
1997.
B. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to supply a certified copy of this
Resolution to the owners and subdividers of the above named plat.
C. That the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute the certificate
of approval on behalf of the City Council upon compliance with the foregoing
provisions.
ADOPTED by the Eden Prairie City Council on May 20, 1997.
Jean L. Harris, Mayor
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DATE: 05120/97
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCn, AGENDA
SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM NO: 1JI. t(
DEPARTMENT: ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Engineering Division Award of I.C. 97-5436, Self Propelled Power Sweeper
Mary Krause
Recommended Action:
Award of I.C. 97-5436, Self Propelled Power Sweeper to Herc-U-Lift in the amount of
$36,192.96 for the sweeper and optional suspension.
Overview:
Three bids were received and are tabulated as follows:
Herc-U-Lift, Inc.
Tennant Company
Industrial Floor Maintenance
Primary Issues:
$35,085.36
$30,587.32
$26,314.00
An option for automotive type rear wheel suspension was also requested in the bid specifications
for the trail sweeper. Herc-U-Lift was the only bidder who bid this option for an additional
$1,107.60. The addition of this option will allow the sweeper to go over curbs without
damaging the machine.
Included in the bid specification was an award criteria based on a combination of price,
conformance to specifications and machine performance. The sweeper as bid by Herc-U-Lift
received the most points in the evaluation system even though it was the most expensive. The
sweeper bid by Industrial Floor Maintenance did not meet the specifications, the sweeper bid by
Tennant met 85 % of the specifications but has a smaller than required capacity which would
slow the sweeping process. Tennant also has proprietary parts which adds significant cost to
repair and upkeep.
Financial Issues:
The budgeted amount for this piece of equipment was estimated at $35,000 under budget #4540-
05138.
CITY OF EDEN pRAIRIE
HENNEPINCOUNTY,~OTA
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for the following improvement:
I.C. 97-5436 -Self Propelled Power Sweeper
bids were received, opened and tabulated according to law. Those bids received are shown on
the attached Summary of Bids; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer recommends award of Contract to
BERC-U-LIFf, INC.
as the lowest responsible bidder.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Eden Prairie City Council as follows:
The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to enter in a Contract
with Herc-U-Lift, Inc., in the name of the City of Eden Prairie in the amount of
$36,192.96.00 in accordance with the plans and specifications thereof approved by the
Council and on file in the office of the City Engineer.
ADOPTED by the Eden Prairie City Council on May 20, 1997.
Jean L. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST: SEAL
John D. Frane, City Clerk
DATE: 05120/97
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCn. AGENDA
SECTION: Consent Calendar
ITEM NO: 1V./--
DEPARTMENT: ITEM DESCRIPTION: I.C. 96-5404
Engineering Division Approve transfer of Property to Hennepin County for Reconstruction of
Rodney W. Rue CSAH 4, Associated with the CSAH 4/High.School Entrance Project
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve transfer of city-owned property along CSAH 4 (Eden Prairie Road) to
Hennepin County for the reconstruction of CSAH 4 and authorize the Mayor and City Manager
to execute a Quit Claim Deed for said transfer.
Overview:
The conceptual layout and construction plans for this project have included the shifting of CSAH
4 (in the vicinity of Valley View Road) westerly onto "public (city and school district) property"
to accommodate the widening/reconstruction of CSAH 4.
Primary Issues:
The attached drawing and Quit Claim Deed show the property that is proposed to be transferred
to Hennepin County to accommodate the CSAH 4 reconstruction. A similar property transfer
to Hennepin County will also be occurring for the school district property to the north of this
city property. In addition, Phase IT of this project (CSAH 4/Valley View Road intersection) will
also require a similar property transfer.
The referenced property is proposed to be transferred to Hennepin County without any monetary
compensation.
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That part of the following described property:
That part of the West One-half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 8, Township 116,
Range 22, lying westerly of the westerly right-of-way of Hennepin County State Aid
Highway Number 4, Plat Number 3, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin
County, Minnesota, southerly of Duck Lake Vista, according to the recorded plat
thereof, said Hennepin County and easterly of the following described line:
Beginning at a point on the southerly line of said West One-half of the Northeast
Quarter, distant 69.72 feet westerly of the centerline of said Hennepin County
State Aid Highway Number 4, as measured along said southerly line; thence
North 01 degrees 56 minutes 21 seconds West, assuming said centerline of
Hennepin County State Aid Highway Number 4 in the Southwest Quarter of said
Northeast Quarter has a bearing of North 01 degrees 01 minutes 48 seconds
West, a distance of 688.10 feet; thence northerly along a tangential curve concave
to the east, having a central angle of 02 degrees 18 minutes 10 seconds and a
radius of 1995.47 feet, for an arc distance of 80.20 feet; thence North 00 degrees
21 minutes 49 seconds East, tangent to said curve, a distance of 379.10 feet;
thence North 89 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds West, a distance of 11. 81 feet;
thence North 00 degrees 21 minutes 49 seconds East, a distance of 42.65 feet;
thence northerly along a tangential curve concave to the west having a central
angle of 01 degrees 23 minutes 37 seconds and a radius of 3239.83 feet for an
arc distance of 78.80 feet; thence North 01 degrees 01 minutes 48 seconds West,
tangent to said curve, a distance of 102.62 feet; thence North 02 degrees 34
minutes 31 seconds East, a distance of 246.04 feet; thence North 00 degrees 27
minutes 29 seconds East, a distance of 371.31 feet, more or less to the southerly
line of Hillcrest Court North as dedicated on said Duck Lake Vista, and said line
there terminating.
Lying southerly of a line as measured along the westerly Right-ot-Way line of said Hennepin
County State Aid Highway Number 4, Plat Number 3, distant 1000.15 feet north of the south
line of said Northeast Quarter and said line forming an angle of 93 degrees 09 minutes 55
seconds as measured from south to west.
also
That part of the South feet of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 8,
Township 116, Range 22, Hennepin County, Minnesota, lying easterly of Hennepin County State
Aid Highway Number 4, Plant Number 3, according to the recorded plat thereof, said Hennepin
County.
Form No 31 M -QUIT CLAIM DEED -Mi_ Unirorm Conv.yancing IIJanbo (1978)
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to Corporation or Partnenhip
No delinquent taxes and transfer entered; Certificate
of Real Estate Value ( ) filed ( ) not required
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County Auditor
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STATE DEED TAX DUE HEREON: $
Date: , 19
(reserved for recording data)
FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, The Citv of Eden Prairie
, a IDlIDi£igal gzll!Qrati!!n under the laws of
I the State of , Grantor, hereby conveys and quitclaims to Henneoin Countv
, Grantee,
a body Politic Ingznwrate under the laws of the State of Minnesota
Henneoin County, Minnesota, described as follows:
, real property in
(if more lIP_ce i. needed, continue on back)
together with all hereditaments and appurtenances belonging thereto.
Affix Deed Tax Stamp Here
By ~ Jean I Harris
Its M--<lYOl'.
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss. By Carl J Jullie
COUNTY OF ) Its Manaller
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of ,19_,
by Dr. lW! L. Harris and Carll. ll!lli~
the M/Wl[ and C:itv Manaver
of tI!~ Cit}: Qf Edm fIllid~ , a~oal comoration
under the laws of tl!1l S1IIte Qf MhYl§Q1iI , on behalf of the IDJ.lni!;igill gzll!QriltiQD
NOTARIAL STAMP OR SI!AL (OR OTHER TrrLB OR RANK)
SIGNATURE OF PERSON TAKING ACKNOWUIDGMENT
Tax Stateme .... ror tho .... 1 property d.scribed in this inotrumont should be IOnt
to (Include 01 .... and add", .. or Grant •• ):
THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY (NAME AND ADDRESS:
City of Eden Prairie
Engineering Department
8080 Mitchell Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
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EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: 5-20-97
SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM NO. ]]I (().
DEPARTMENT: ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Community Development
Chris Enger Approval of Change Orders No.2 and No.3 for
Don Uram MarketCenter Construction Contract
Requested Council Action:
• Approval of Change Order No.2 for Marketcenter Construction Contract increasing the amount of
the contract by $29,414.50 to Lakeland Nursery, Inc.
• Approval of Change Order No.3 for Marketcenter Construction Contract decreasing the amount of
the contract by $231,642 to Lakeland Nursery, Inc.
Background:
Change Order No.2 includes additional work within the Eden Prairie Marketcenter for items such as :
1) Painting of Traffic Lights
2) Curb and Gutter Modifications along Singletree Lane
3) Driveway Modifications at Brunswick and Wal-Mart
4) ADA Improvements
5) Other
Change Order No.3 reflects the following deletions from the contract:
1) Phase II of the Project
2) Retaining Walls
3) Other
Financial Issues:
The entire amount will be financed with TIF designated for improvements in the Marketcenter. Originally,
this amount was estimated at $1.5M. The original contract sum with Lakeland was $972,827. With these
change orders, the new contract sum will be $837,338.60. This is a reduction in the total contract sum of
$135,488.40.
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: 5-20-97
SECTION: PUBLIC HEARINGS V. R~ ITEM NO.
DEPARTMENT: ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Community Development
Chris Enger EQUITABLE OFFICE BUILDING
Michael D. Franzen
Requested Council Action:
• 1 st Reading of an Ordinance for PUD District Review on 7.95 acres and Zoning District Change from
Rural to Office on 7.95 acres;
• Approve a Resolution for PUD Concept Review on 7.95 acres;
• Approve a Resolution for Preliminary Plat on 7.95 acres.
Background:
The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to approve the project at the May 12, 1997 meeting.
Supporting Reports:
1. Resolution for PUD Concept Review
2. Resolution for Preliminary Plat
3. Staff Report dated May 9, 1997
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CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOL UTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
CONCEPT OF EQUITABLE OFFICE BUILDING FOR EDENV ALE PARTNERS LLC
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 City Planning Commission did conduct a public hearing on the Equitable
Office Building PUD Concept by Edenvale Partners LLC and considered their request for approval
for development (and waivers) and recommended approval of the requests to the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council did consider the request on May 20, 1997;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Eden Prairie, Minnesota,
as follows:
1. Equitable Office Building, being in Hennepin County. Minnesota, legally described as
outlined in Exhibit A, is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
2. That the City Council does grant PUD Concept approval as outlined in the plans
dated May 13, 1997.
3. That the PUD Concept meets the recommendations of the Planning Commission
dated May 12, 1997.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie this 20th day of May, 1997.
Jean L. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
John D. Frane, City Clerk
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Exhibit A
Equitable Office Building
Legal Description
OUTLOT A, EDENV ALE 23RD ADDITION, according to the recorded plat thereof, and situate
in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
EQUITABLE OFFICE BUILDING
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOL UTION NO.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF EQUITABLE OFFICE BUILDING FOR EDENV ALE PARTNERS LLC
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Eden Prairie City Council as follows:
That the preliminary plat of Equitable Office Building for Edenvale Partners LLC dated May
l3, 1997, consisting of7.95 acres into 1 lot, 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 20th day of May, 1997.
Jean L. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
John D. Frane, City Clerk
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DATE:
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OWNER:
LOCATION:
REQUEST:
Planning Commission
Michael D. Franzen, City Planner
May 9,1997
Equitable Office Building
Dan Dryer
Equitable Life
Equitable Drive
1. Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 7.95 acres
2. Planned Unit Development District Review on 7.95 acres
3. Zoning District Change from Rural to Office on 7.95 acres.
4. Site Plan Review on 7.95 acres.
5. Preliminary plat of 7.95 acres into one lot.
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May 9,1997
BACKGROUND:
The site is currently guided office. Surrounding land is guided office and industrial. The site is currently
zoned rural. Surrounding land is zoned office and industrial.
SITE PLAN
The site plan shows the construction of a two story, 19,936 square foot building on 7.95 acres at a .03 base
area ratio. The City code permits up to a .30 base area ratio. The floor area ratio is .06. The City code
permits up to a .50 floor area ratio.
The building meets the setback requirements of the office zoning district.
The amount of parking required is 100 spaces. The plan meets this requirement.
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT WAIVERS:
The project requires a front yard setback waiver for parking from 35 to 25 feet along Equitable Drive. This is
needed to minimize the height of retaining walls on the slopes facing Purgatory Creek. The waiver is similar
to the waiver granted to CSM to the east of this site.
GRADING AND TREE LOSS:
There are no significant trees on site. Grading encroaches into a conservation easement. Refer to the attached
memo from Stuart Fox.
ARCHITECTURE:
The buildings meet the exterior material requirements of the office zoning district for 75% face brick and
glass. Mechanical equipment will be screened by metal panel according to City code.
LANDSCAPING:
The amount of landscaping required is based on caliper inches according to building size and screening of
parking. The amount of caliper inches required is 62 inches. The plan meets this requirement. Parking is
screened by plantings.
UTILITIES AND DRAINAGE:
Sewer and water is available in Equitable Drive. A NURP pond is shown on the plan.
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SIGNS;
City code permits one, 8 foot high, 50 square foot monument sign. The sign meets this requirement. The
sign meets the required 10 foot setback.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS;
The staff would recommend approval ofthe Planned Unit Development Concept Review, Planned Unit
Development District Review, Zoning District Change from Rural to Office, Site Plan Review, and
Preliminary Plat, based on plans dated May 9, 1997 and subject to the recommendations of the staff report
dated May 9, 1997 , and subject to the following conditions:
1. Prior to final plat approval, the proponent shall:
A. Submit detailed storm water runoff, utility and erosion control plans for review by the
Watershed District.
B. Submit detailed storm water runoff, utility and erosion control plans for review by the City
Engineer.
2. Prior to Building Permit issuance, the proponent shall:
A. Pay the appropriate cash park fee.
B. Meet with the Fire Marshal to go over fire code requirements.
C. Submit samples of exterior building materials for review.
D. Submit a landscaping and screening bond for review.
4. Prior to grading, the proponent shall notify the City Engineer, Watershed District, and City Forester.
Construction fencing must be in place and approved by the City Forester prior to grading and tree
removal.
5. The following waivers from the City code are granted as part of the Planned Unit Development
District review in the Office Zoning District:
A. Front yard setback to parking from 35 to 25 feet.
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BACKGROUND:
Memorandum
Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission
Mayor and City Council
Bob Lambert, Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities
Stuart A. FO~ager of Parks and Natural Resources
April 30, 1997
Equitable Office Building
This development is located on Equitable Drive south of the existing Sampson Studio Building. The
project is proposed on a lot that is 7.95 acres in size and currently designated as Outlot A, Edenvale
Corporate Park.
This site was rough graded approximately ten years ago when Edenvale 9th Addition was developed
and some of the remnant grading is still visible on the upper portions of the site.
NATURAL RESOURCE ISSUES:
Tree Loss
The staffhas visited the site and found there to be several scattered trees on the site; however, none
are of the size or species necessary to replace them in the Tree Preservation Ordinance. On the
lower portion of the site, there is a conservation easement that was filed giving the City the right to
regulate development over this particular area.
NURP Pond Installation
In order to comply with the NURP standards, an NURP pond will have to be constructed on a
portion of this area covered by the conservation easement. This pond would be similar to those
approved with the Metro Printing and Relaity Interactive Buildings. Several small cottonwood trees
will have to be cut as a result ofthis NURP pond facility. The staff feels that the location of the
NURP pond is acceptable and the pond is being reviewed by the Engineering Department to see if
it is sized properly for intake and discharge purposes.
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Landscape Screening
The proposed landscape plan indicates the majority of the trees on the site will be deciduous with
some conifers and shrub species rounding out the plant list. Because of the City's requirement to
screen the parking lot, there will be a small berm built and most of the evergreen trees will be
planted along Equitable Drive. The staff would recommend that additional need of native type
plants be incorporated into the landscape plan and be installed around the NURP pond to enhance
its restoration following construction.
Sidewalk/Trail Issues
Currently, there is a five-foot wide sidewalk along Equitable Drive adjacent to this property. Staff
would recommend that the developer maintain that sidewalk during the construction of the building
and,landscaping the site. In addition. curb cuts should be made through the driveway entrance so
that pedestrians and other non motorized traffic does not have to jump the curb.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
This project is actually being brought to the Parks. Recreation and Natural Resources Commission
prior to the Planning Commission for a couple of reasons.
I, This project is on a fast track for building because it is to replace some of the tenants in the
Westwood Building that is sited for demolition with the upgrade of Highway 212.
2. Because of the meetings in May this project. if it followed the Planning Commission, would
go to the Parks. Recreation and Natural Resources Commission the night before the City
Council. The Council has expressed that the staff not bring projects in that order since
minutes and other items that come up in meetings are not fully taken care of prior to
presentation to the City Council.
The staff would recommend approval of the proj ect. This building is similar to others throughout
the area in terms of the need for a NURP pond and the lack of loss of significant trees on the site.
This project should be approved with the stipulation that additional landscape material be planted
adjacent to the NURP pond.
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Currently, the City has an eight foot wide bituminous trail along the Homeward Hills
portion of the Pax Christi property. It was recommended that this trail be maintained
during the construction process and be restored wherever the trail is removed due to
construction activities.
All of the construction occurs outside the 300 foot shore land area from Purgatory
Creek. The only thing that falls within this area is the NURP pond. This was
reviewed by the Planning Commission at the April 28 meeting and it was approved
by a 6-0 vote.
Wilson was concerned about the runoff into the marsh area. Justice said they are
developing a similar drawing of storm water collection system, low grade, and curbs
on the parking lot impervious surfaces.
Brown expressed concern about the right-inlright-out. Fox noted the issue of right-
in/right-out is one issue that's going to be addressed by the City Council. The
County will also be addressing the issue of an additional entrance way on Pioneer
Trail. Whether or not that gets approved or not is based on what the County allows
because it's a County issue.
MOTION: Comeille moved, seconded by Wilson, to approve the Pax Christi
Catholic Community Addition based on the staff recommendation. Motion carried
6-0.
c. Equitable Office Building
Staffreferred the Commission to a memo dated April 30, 1997, from Stuart A. Fox,
Manager of Parks and Natural Resources.
Fox explained this has come before the Parks Commission before the Planning
Commission because the request is to do some fast tracking on this project because
currently the people who want to occupy this building are going to be displaced with
some of the Highway 212 upgrade.
Brian Trombley, ( ????? ), explained the proposal is for construction of
approximately a 20,000 square foot office building for multiple tenants on Equitable
Drive. He reviewed the building elevations and the grading plan, and noted it will
be a brick and block building. The storm water will be handled by an underground
storm sewer which will be channeled down to the northerly end and filtered into a
pond which would retain the water and then be disbursed into Purgatory Creek.
Tim Boyce, ( ????? ), noted this was originally planned as a one-story building and
explained why it will be a two-story building. He reviewed the landscaping plan and
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noted they would like to grade the entire site. There will be approximately 80 trees
and a variety of shrubs planted.
Koenig referred to the staff report's recommendation of an additional need of native
type plants to be incorporated around the NURP pond, and asked if the developer
would put in cottonwoods. Boyce replied they have no preference and would take
direction from the Commission.
Fox commented there is no significant tree loss but out on the site there are a lot of
fingerlings and (dog hair????) growth on the slope. In onier to comply with natural
NURP pond standards, the NURP pond would be constructed in the area covered by
the conservation easement. This pond would be similar to those approved with the
Metro Printing and Reality Interactive Buildings which were in the same type of
situation because of the grading. Staff has been meeting with the Engineering
Department to figure out where the best place is for the NURP pond. Because of this
site, the best place is down closer to the creek.
A majority of the trees included in the landscaping plan are coniferous up along the
street to provide for the screening and landscaping requirements according to the
ordinance. Staff recommended additional native type plant materials to be planted
along the NURP pond to stabilize the embankments of that pond, and to enhance its
restoration following construction to bring it back to the native type landscape that
exists today.
There is currently a five foot sidewalk along Equitable Drive and the
recommendation is to keep that sidewalk operable during construction. In addition,
curb cuts should be made through the driveway entrance so there isn't a drop from
the sidewalk through the driveway entrance into the site. The Reality Interactive site
was potentially a trail connection to reach the soft surface trail at the bottom and may
come to this site. Staff received information today which indicated it will be back
on the Reality Interactive site and not on this site if they can meet the grading
criteria.
Brown was concerned about putting up a wall when they start grading because it's
a steep slope and there could be substantial runoff. Fox said the Engineering
Department will probably require double erosion fences and will monitor those
erosion fences.
Koenig was concerned that they do not have to pay cash park fees. Lambert said
they don't have to pay cash park fees and explained why. He noted the people that
originally made those commitments are long gone.
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MOTION: Wilson moved, seconded by Jacobson, to approve Equitable Office Building
based on staff's recommendation, with the recommendation from the Commission that
cottonwoods be put into the landscape plan especially around the NURP pond to enhance
the native plantings. Motion carried 6-0.
v. OLD BUSINESS
A. Nesbitt Preserve Park
Staff referred the Commission to a memo dated April 21, 1997, from Bob Lambert,
Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources.
Lambert presented the original grading plan for Nesbitt Preserve Park and the new
revised grading plan. He gave background information surrounding Preserve Park
and explained the recommendations of staff at this time. He reviewed the concerns
that would have to be addressed with the revised plan and what it could accomplish.
Wilson was concerned residents would be opposed to the lighting from the hockey
rinks. Lambert explained they don't have a lot of objections on hockey rinks. One
reason is the lighting is fairly low level and they're only lit in the winter time and
people are generally inside. The problem with softball lighting is people are out at
night and they require much higher poles. He noted he has never received one
complaint in 20 years about lights from a hockey rink.
Wilson commented the revised plan is a great idea because one of the problems they
have is trying to create skating opportunities and this will help that problem.
Corneille asked how staff justified trading the soccer field for the hockey rink.
Lambert said you can't justify it based only on that issue. You have to say what's
the best plan for the park and he noted the City needs hockey rinks on the east side
of town.
Jacobson asked if the parking lot is any further away from the baseball fields than
at other parks. Lambert said at least 50 percent of the baseball fields in other city
parks are this distance or further from the parking lot. If people go to a park to play
baseball or soccer and can't walk 300 feet perhaps they should reconsider their sport.
Brown asked what the proposed costs will be. Lambert said they don't have
proposed costs yet; however, it would be in the neighborhood of $300,000 to
$350,000 depending on decisions on water and sewer needs.
Lambert explained what the Commission should do if they approve this as a concept.
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Date:
To:
Attention:
Regarding:
LEASE FINANCE GROUP
May 13,1997
City of Eden Prairie
7600 Executive Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Honorable Jean Harris, Mayor
Edenvale Partners Office Building
7700 Equitable Drive
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
To the Mayor and Council Members:
I would like to thank: the City of Eden Prairie staff and, in particular, Mike Franzen for
the help and cooperation they have shown us in guiding our project through Municipal
approval process.
Edenvale Partners consists of three Eden Prairie businessmen who propose to construct
a 19,936 square foot office building to serve the needs of their respective businesses as
well as provide lease space for three separate small office users, also from Eden Prairie.
One of the owners, Boys and Tyler Financial, and three potential tenants currently
office in the WestWood Professional Building which is scheduled for demolition by
MNDOT on October 31, 1997. Because of the condemnation, we find ourselves on a
fast track construction schedule.
Please consider granting us a grading, footing and foundation permit which would allow
us to begin work immediately after our Watershed District appearance on June 4, 1997,
and prior to our second City Council appearance scheduled for June 17, 1997. Your
consideration of our request will help us keep on our already tight schedule.
Sincerely,
SUITE 203
566 PRAIRIE CENTER DRIVE
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344
612/944-3314
FAX 612/944-3661
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EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: 5-20-97
SECTION: PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM NO. v.8,
DEPARTMENT: ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Community Development
Chris Enger PAX CHRISTI CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ADDITION
Scott A. Kipp
Requested Council Action:
• 1st Reading ofan Ordinance for PUD District Review on 24 acres and Zoning District Amendment
in the Public District on 24 acres;
• Approve a Resolution for PUD Concept Amendment on 24 acres;
Background:
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the project at its April 28, 1997 meeting.
The plans have been revised according to the recommendations of the Staff Report.
A NURP pond is proposed within a portion of the City's property to the north of the church site. This pond
impacts existing wetlands. The original concept plan for the church showed a pond in this area. The pond
has been sized to accommodate the drainage from the church, as well as a portion of the drainage from
Homeward Hills Road.
A letter from Joe Yanta of the Corp of Engineers is attached which gives preliminary indication that wetland
replacement will likely be required at a 1: 1 ratio due to construction of the NURP pond. The proponents are
working with the Corp on various mitigation options, including a plan which replaces the wetland on the
north side of an existing pond in the central portion of the church property.
The proponents are prepared to discuss the wetland replacement options at the Council meeting which can
be incorporated into the Developer's Agreement for the project.
Staff Recommends approval.
Supporting Reports:
1. Resolution for PUD Concept Amendment
2. Planning Commission Minutes dated April 28, 1997
3. Staff Report dated April 25, 1997
4. Correspondence
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PAX CHRISTI CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ADDITION
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
CONCEPT AMENDMENT OF PAX CHRISTI CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ADDITION
FOR PAX CHRISTI CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
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 City Planning Commission did conduct a public hearing on the Pax Christi
Catholic Community Addition PUD Concept Amendment by Pax Christi Catholic Community and
considered their request for approval for development (and waivers) and recommended approval of
the requests to the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council did consider the request on May 20, 1997;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Eden Prairie, Minnesota,
as follows:
1. Pax Christi Catholic Community Addition, being in Hennepin County, Minnesota,
legally descnbed as outlined in Exhibit A, is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
2. That the City Council does grant PUD Concept Amendment approval as outlined in
the plans dated May 8, 1997.
3. That the PUD Concept Amendment meets the recommendations of the Planning
Commission dated April 28, 1997.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie this 20th day of May, 1997.
Jean L. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
John D. Frane, City Clerk
Exhibit A
Pax Christi Catholic Community Addition
Le~al Description
Lot 1, Block 1, Pax Christi Addition
Eden Prairie Planning Commission
April 28, 1997
B. PAX CHRISTI CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ADDITION by Pax Christi Catholic
Community. Request for PUD Concept Amendment on 24 acres, PUD District
Review on 24 acres, Zoning District Amendment in the Public District on 24 acres
and Site Plan Review on 24 acres for construction of a 47,000 sq. ft. addition.
Location: 12100 Pioneer Trail.
Jefty Roth, Director of Pax Christi Catholic Community, briefly gave background
information about the church noting it is 16 years old with over 4000 members at the
present time. The space plans respond directly to the critical needs of the church. He
complimented staff because they have been responsive to the church's questions and
have given guidance.
John Justice, architect, gave a brief overview of the proposed addition including a
review of the site plan and building elevations. The request is to construct a 47,000
square feet multi-purpose activity center and connecting link providing additional
meeting space, nursery, activity center and youth room. There are two levels and the
brick will match the existing building. There will be an additional 182 parking spaces
added to the north side of the building. Access for the addition will take place along
Homeward Hills Road. A small portion of parking will be added on the far west end
ofthe property adjacent to the cemetery. Pioneer Trail will be upgraded in the next
few years. They are currently working with Hennepin County for a new right-inlright-
out access to Pioneer Trail. A sedimentation pond is proposed on the north side of
the site within the City outlot. They are also working closely with the engineering
staff and the DNR to develop a plan to not only deal with the runoff from this site but
also from Homeward Hills which right now does not have a sedimentation pond. The
trash enclosure will be constructed of face brick to match the building. They will
continue dialogue with the City in terms of implementation of a landscape plan.
Kipp commented parking for the church is based on the number of seats within the
main sanctuary and this plan meets that. There is not additional parking provided for
this addition because it's often used for evening type activities so the parking demand
will not increase. The two main issues are the buffering of the church and also the
drainage of the area. By constructing a NURP pond, it will pick up some drainage
from Homeward Hills Road which will benefit the City by providing additional
treatment of storm water. The pond will be located in an existing wetland and may
require wetland replacement. This determination must be made by the Corp of
Engineers. Should replacement be necessary, one option is to locate it on site
adj acent to the existing pond near the central portion of the Church property. The
plan does identifY the need for additional landscaping for buffering the property to the
north. Staff can work with the Church to establish a proper buffer plan.
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April 28, 1997
Habicht was concerned about the right-inlright-out and asked if the Commission
could approve this with the access in, subject to approval or denial by Hennepin
County. Kipp said the County has sent a letter saying they are not in favor of that
access point and that's why staff is recommending it be removed from the plan at this
time.
Wissner asked why Hennepin County is against the right-inlright-out. Kipp replied
they're concerned it is too close to the cemetery access and Woodridge Drive.
Foote asked if the Fire Marshal reviewed this plan. Kipp said yes.
Ismail asked if the Church would accept a central portion of the property for the pond
location. Kipp said when staff met with the Church that was part of the discussion.
There appears to be some land area just to the north of the pond or the wetland on
their site that is not wooded. That area could be used for the wetland replacement
and that would work to meet the 1: 1 ratio. There is another option to relocate the
pond toward the southeast to minimize the amount of impact of the wetland, but it
would result in the loss of additional trees.
The public hearing was opened.
A resident from Creekwood Drive commented his property abuts the existing pond
on the church property, and was concerned how this plan will effect the ponds ability
to store run-off because it does come up close·to his property which is slightly lower.
Kipp replied if wetland replacement takes place adjacent to this pond, this would
create additional storage area, thus increasing storage capacity. The Corp will make
a determination whether wetland replacement is required. Staff asks that this
determination be made before City Council review.
Sandstad commented the project as designed is reasonable and would like to see the
landscaping plan similar to staff's request for a reasonable compromise. He hopes the
Corp goes along with the wetland as designed off the site so they'don't have to disturb
the existing pond on site. He was comfortable taking the advice of Hennepin County
regarding the roadway and it should be pulled off the drawing. He supported the
plan.
Habicht pointed out there are a number of Commission members that are members of
the Church and the consensus is there is no conflict of interest, and no financial or
potential gain from their review of this proposal.
MOTION 1: Wissner moved, seconded by Ismail, to close the public hearing.
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April 28, 1997
Motion carried 6-0.
MOTION 2: Wissner moved, seconded by Ismail, to recommend to the City Council
approval of the request of Pax Christi Catholic Community Addition for PUD
Concept Amendment on 24 acres, PUD District Review on 24 acres, Zoning District
Amendment in the Public District on 24 acres and Site Plan Review on 24 acres based
on plans dated April 16, 1997 and subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report
dated Apri125, 1997. Motion carried 6-0.
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TO:
FROM:
THROUGH:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
APPLICANT/
FEE OWNER:
LOCATION:
REQUEST:
Planning Commission
Scott A. Kipp, Senior Planner
Michael D. Franzen, City Planner
April 25, 1997
Pax Christi Catholic Community Addition
The Church of Pax Christi
12100 Pioneer Trail
1. Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on 24 acres.
2. Planned Unit Development Pistrict Review on 24 acres.
3. Zoning District Amendment in the Public Zoning District on 24
acres.
4. Site Plan Review on 24 acres.
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BACKGROUND
The property is currently guided for Church and zoned Public. A Planned Unit Development
Concept was approved in 1982 for Pax Christi Church. Surrounding land uses consist of Public
Open Space to the north for Purgatory Creek, and Low Density Residential to the east, south and
west. The existing church is approximately 48,000 sq. ft.
SITE PLAN
The request is to construct a 47,000 sq. ft. multi-purpose activity center and connecting link
providing additional meeting space, nursery, activity center and youth room. The total building area
will be 95,000 sq. ft., with a floor area ratio of 9%. City Code does not limit floor area ratio in the
Public zoning district. A total of 182 additional parking spaces are provided. No additional worship
seating will take place with this proposal. All building and parking setbacks meet City Code.
A portion of the property is within the 300 foot shore land area of Purgatory Creek. The proj ect
meets the requirements of the Shoreland Code.
GRADINGfDRAINAGE
Grading will be necessary for the building, new parking area, and NURP pond. Soil correction
work will involve the export of 14,000 cubic yards of material. Some grading is proposed within
the Purgatory Creek Conservation Area (approximate 825 elevation) as defined by the 1976
Purgatory Creek Corridor Study, for a portion of the slope and construction of the pond. The church
dedicated the majority of this area and creek flood plain to the City as part of the original PUD. The
PUD approved the location of a storm water pond in this location. The NURP pond has been
designed to accommodate run-off from the parking lot and additional runoff from Homeward Hills
Road.
The pond will be located in an existing wetland and may require mitigation. This determination
must be made by the Corp of Engineers. Should mitigation be necessary, one option is to locate
it on site adjacent to another wetland near the central portion of the church property.
The tree inventory shows the loss of 12 caliper inches of significant trees.
An eight foot high retaining wall is proposed along the north side of the most easterly parking lot
addition. This wall will need to be constructed of modular masonry material.
UTILITIES
Sanitary sewer and water is available to this site with connection to existing lines in Homeward Hills
Road.
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April 25, 1997
ACCESS
Access for the addition will take place along Homeward Hills Road. The proposal also includes a
new right-inlright-out access to Pioneer Trail(CSAH 1) near the west end of the existing parking
area. Hennepin County has indicated that the access cannot be permitted due to potential traffic
conflicts. Prior to City Council review, the proponent should delete this access from the plan.
The County is proposing to upgrade Pioneer Trail from T.H. 212 to T.H. 169 in 1998.
Improvements will include a four lane divided roadway with dedicated tum lanes. This work will
require some temporary grading easements from the church, and will result in minimal impact(see
attachment A).
ARCHITECTURE
The addition will be a two level walkout design and will be constructed with at least 75% face brick
and glass, meeting City Code. Building height is permitted up to 30 feet in the Public zoning
district. The building height meets City Code. Colors for the building materials shall be consistent
with the existing facility. All rooftop mechanical equipment will be physically screened in
accordance with City Code.
The trash enclosure will be constructed of face brick to match the building.
Lighting will consist of 20 foot downcast cutoff fixtures consistent with the existing parking lot
lighting.
LANDSCAPING
A total of 155 caliper inches oflandscaping is required, based on the building square footage. The
plan meets this caliper inch requirement. The original approval for the church required buffering
of the building and parking area from the creek corridor. The slope will be reestablished in a natural
grass mix to blend with the creek corridor. Tree plantings proposed adjacent to the building and
parking for buffering from the creek and residential areas to the north are not adequate. Additional
landscaping is needed(see attachment B).
Irrigation of all landscaped and sodded areas is proposed.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff would recommend approval of the Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on 24
acres, Planned Unit Development District Review on 24 acres, Zoning District Amendment within
the Public district on 24 acres, Site Plan Review on 24 acres, based on plans dated April 16, 1997,
this report, and the following:
1. Prior to City Council review, the proponent shall:
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April 25, 1997
A. Detennine if wetland mitigation will be required by the Corp. of Engineers for the
construction of the NURP pond. If it is required, submit a wetland mitigation plan
for review.
B. Remove the right-inlright-out access on to Pioneer Trail from the plan.
C. Revise the landscaping plan for additional buffering of the building and parking to
the creek corridor as shown in attachment B.
2. Prior to grading pennit issuance, the proponent shall:
A. Submit detailed stonn water runoff, utility, and erosion control plans for review and
approval by the City Engineer and Watershed District.
B. Install erosion control on the property, as well as tree protection fencing where
grading is to occur near the existing trees to be preserved as part of the development.
Said fencing shall be field inspected by the City Forester prior to any grading.
C. Notify the City and Watershed District 48 hours in advance of grading.
D. Submit detailed plans for the construction of the retaining walls to the Inspections
Department. Said retaining walls shall be constructed with modular masonry
materials.
3. Prior to building permit issuance, the proponent shall:
A. Provide a landscape surety equivalent to 150% of the cost of the landscaping
improvements and mechanical equipment screening.
B. Submit detailed building plans to the Inspections Department and Fire Marshal for
their review and approval.
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REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF
ST. PAUL DIS"mICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CENTRE
190 FIFTH STREET EAST
ST. PAUL. MN 55101·1638
May 9, 1997
Construction-Operations
Regulatory (97-03672-IP-JJY)
Mr. Scott Kipp
Senior City Planner
City of Eden Prairie
8080 Mitchell Road
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344
Dear Mr. Kipp:
We have reviewed the proposal by Pax Christi Catholic Church
to construct a storm water pond in wetlands adjacent to Purgatory
Creek as part of the church expansion. We understand that the
applicant has been working with the City of Eden Prairie on this
pond. The pond would involve 1.1 acres of fill and excavation in
the wetland. It would treat storm water runoff from the church
site and from Homeward Hills Road before it is discharged into
Purgatory Creek or the adjacent wetlands. Runoff from both
sources is now discharged into the wetland without treatment.
The project site is north of the existing church, near the
intersection of Homeward Hills Road and Pioneer Trail, in the
NE 1/4 NW 1/4 Sec. 26, T. 116 N., R. 22 W., City of Eden Prairie,
Hennepin County, Minnesota.
We have informed the applicant that this proposal will
require an individual Department of the Army section 404 (Clean
Water Act) permit because of the proposed work in the wetland.
We have already received an application. The project site is not
eligible for nationwide permit 26 because it lies below what we
consider the headwaters of Purgatory Creek (the area where the
creek system drains no more than 13 square miles). The project
is also not eligible for any other nationwide or regional general
permits that would allow an expedited review.
Our individual permit review generally requires at least 90
to 120 days because we must send a public notice to other
agencies, interest groups, and the concerned public and provide
them a reasonable opportunity to comment. controversial or
complicated projects can require much longer. We hope to mail a
public notice soon. The city will receive a copy.
Although we cannot make a decision on this application until
we complete our permit review, it appears that one of the
critical issues will be whether feasible, less-environmentally
damaging alternatives are available that would meet that project
purpose of treating water from the church site and from Homeward
Hills Road. To date, we have not identified such an alternative.
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We also acknowledge that this pond should have water quality
benefits, and we have not identified any unacceptable adverse
environmental impacts associated with the proposal, although a
detailed review should provide additional information about
project impacts.
If we determine that no acceptable, feasible alternatives
are available and that no unacceptable environmental impacts
would occur, we could issue a permit for this project. It is
likely that any permit for such a project would require at least
one-to-one compensatory mitigation for the wetland impacts.
In this instance, it may be preferable to require off-site
mitigation rather than attempting to alter the project site
substantially to provide on-site mitigation. Excavating into the
relatively steep slopes along the Purgatory Creek wetland or
around the other wetland on the site may involve moving large
quantities of material and altering much of the site that would
otherwise remain largely undisturbed. It may also be best to
avoid disturbing the smaller wetland basin on the site.
Because the pond would also treat runoff from Homeward Hills
Road, we have suggested that the applicant contact the city about
possible mitigation sites or mitigation banks. We would be glad
to inspect any potential mitigation sites or to review any
potential mitigation proposals.
We will notify you of our final decision on this permit. In
the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact me at
(612) 290-5362. In any correspondence or inquiries, please refer
to the file number shown above.
Copy furnished:
Mr. Gerald P. Roth
Parish Director
Pax Christi Catholic Church
12100 Pioneer Trail
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Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55347-4208
Mr. John Moreira
HGA
1201 Harmon Place
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403-1985
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May 8, 1997
Mr. Dennis Eyler
Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch
One Carlson Parkway No. Suite 150
Plymouth, MN 55447
Re: Pax Christi Catholic Community
Eden Prairie, MN
Dear Denny:
As I discussed with you on the phone this afternoon, Pax Christi would like to construct a
right in/right out driveway at the far west end of our site to help alleviate congestion after
our Sunday church services.
I have attached a copy of our proposed site plan along with a letter from Thomas Johnson
at Hennepin County for your review. As you will note, Mr. Johnson does not to date
agree with our belief that the proposed driveway would have a positive impact on Pioneer
Trail traffic on Sunday mornings.
If, after review of the enclosed information, you feel there would be some reasonable
probability of changing Mr. Johnson's opinion, we would appreciate a proposal from you
for the professional services that would be required to reapply to Hennepin County for the
driveway permit.
As an aside, you should know that there are two existing "curb cuts" for the cemetery
property immediately west of our site. I believe the cemetary is administered by Stu Fox
at the City of Eden Prairie. We would be willing to permit cemetery access through our
site or to cooperate with the cemetery in whatever reasonable fashion might be in our
mutual interest and the interest of Hennepin County.
Thanks for your consideration. Please call (936-4487) if additional information or
clarification would be helpful.
Pat Dady
Pax Chrisiti Building Committee
cc Scott Kipp, City of Eden Prairie
Jerry Roth, Pax Christi
John Justus, HGA
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Hennepin County
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Scott Kipp, Senior Planner
City of Eden Prairie
8080 Mitchell Rd.
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Re: Pax Christi site plan review
CSAH 1
Hennepin County Review No. 2400
Review and Recommendations
Dear Scott:
April 17, 1997
We have reviewed the above site plan and make the following comments:
• The proposed right in/right out driveway at the far west end of the site
cannot be permitted. The additional conflict point and the potential for
exiting vehicles to make U-turns in the proposed west bound left turn lane
will reduce the safety and efficiency of CSAH 1, Pioneer Trail, upon its
reconstruction. Moreover, it cannot be permitted to the existing roadway
because it does not meet the recommended sight distance minimum to the left
for the 50 MPH speed limit.
• Specific questions regarding right of way needs, drainage etc., for the
proposed reconstruction of CSAH 1 under project number 9320 should be
directed to Craig Twinem, project design engineer, at 930-2536. It's likely
that a minimum of 60 feet from the centerline, either via dedication or
easement, will be required to accommodate channelization and the proposed
bikeway/trail.
• All proposed construction within county right of way requires an approved
Hennepin County permit prior to beginning construction. This includes, but
is not limited to access, drainage, utility construction, and trail
development and landscaping. Contact our Permits Section at 930-2550 for the
appropriate permit forms.
• The developer must restore all areas, within the county right of way,
disturbed during construction.
Please direct any response to Dave Zetterstrom at 930-2548.
Sincerely,
Thomas D Johnson, P.E.
Transportation Planning Engineer
TDJ/DKZ/jrh Department of Public Works
320 Washington Avenue South
Hopkins, Minnesota 55343-8496
(612)930-2500 FAX:(612)930-2513 TDD:(612)930-2696
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Mr. Scott Kipp
City of Eden Prairie
8080 Mitchell Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
RE: PAX CHRISTI, PURGATORY CREEK, CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, HENNEPIN COUNTY
Dear Mr. Kipp:
We have reviewed the preliminary plans for the Pax Christi Catholic Community expansion (received
April 3, 1997) located adjacent to Purgatory Creek (NWl/4, Section 26, TII6N-R22W) and have the
following comments to offer:
l. Purgatory Creek is adjacent to the proposed retention pond to be located in city open space
(previously dedicated to the city by Pax Christi Church). Any activity below the Ordinary High
Water (OHW) elevation, which alters the course, current or cross-section of protected waters,
watercourses, or wetlands, is under the jurisdiction of DNR and may require a DNR Protected
Waters Permit. Plans submitted do not provide enough details to determine the need for a Protected
Waters Permit. It is probable that a permit will be required for the outfall culverts for this retention
pond. Please contact me with additional details regarding this portion of the project.
2. The proposed pond is within the floodway of Purgatory Creek. Please contact Bob Obermeyer of the
Riley-Purgatory-BluffCreek Watershed District regarding the design of this pond for floodplain
concerns.
3. We recommend the use of native vegetation (trees, shrubs, grasses, and forbs) for reestablishment of
vegetation in all areas of the proposed grading and landscaping.
4. There may be wetlands on the site that are not under DNRjurisdiction. The U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers should be consulted regarding pertinent federal regulations for activities in wetlands. In
addition, impacts to these wetlands should be evaluated by the city in accordance with the Minnesota
Wetlands Conservation Act of 1991.
5. The following comments are general and apply to all proposed developments:
a. Appropriate erosion control measures should be taken during the construction period. The
Minnesota Construction Site Erosion and Sediment Control Planning Handbook (Board of
Water & Soil Resources and Association of Metropolitan and Soil and Water Conservation
Districts) guidelines, or their equivalent, should be followed.
DNR Information: 612-296-6157,1-800-766-6000 • TTY: 612-296-5484,1-800-657-3929
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b. If construction involves dewatering in excess of 10,000 gallons per day or 1 million gallons per
year, a DNR appropriations permit is needed. You are advised that it typically takes
approximately 60 days to process the permit application.
c. If construction activities disturb five acres of land, or more, the contractor must apply for a
stormwater permit from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (Scott Thompson @ 612/296-
7203).
d. The comments in this letter address DNR -Division of W mrs jurisdictional matters and
concerns. These comments should not be construed as DNR support or lack thereof for a
particular project.
Please contact me at 772-7910 should you have questions.
Sincerely,/
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Acting Area Hydrologist
PAML/cds
c: Riley-Purgatory-BluffCreek Watershed District, Bob Obermeyer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Joe Yanta
Hennepin Conservation District, Ali Durgunoglu
Pax Christi Catholic Community, 12100 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie
To:
Through:
From:
Date:
Subject:
BACKGROUND:
Memorandum
Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission
Mayor and City Council
Bob Lambert, Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities
cI:f Stuart A. Fox, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources
May 1, 1997
Supplemental Staff Report to the Planning Staff Report Dated April 25, 1997
for Pax Christi Catholic Community Addition
The proposed development is an addition of approximately 47,000 square feet of a multi purpose
activity building connected to the existing church structure. This proposal takes place on the north
side of the existing Pax Christi Church and involves regrading of a parking lot area, as well as
reshaping and enlarging an existing NURP pond.
NATURAL RESOURCE ISSUES:
Tree Loss/Landscaping
The area where the expansion is scheduled to take place has very few large trees. As a result there
is only a lost of one tree with a total of 12 diameter inches.
In addition, the staff has noted that many of the small diameter trees along the existing parking lot
are of a size that could be moved with a tree spade and be utilized on site. Depending on the staging
of the various work activities, this may be a way for the church to supplement its landscaping
without having to purchase additional plant material.
The proposed landscaping plan indicates that a total of 155 caliper inches of landscaping material
is being brought into the site. The landscaping trees include ash, maple, willow, amur maple,
Colorado and Black Hills spruce. The majority of the conifers will be used to screen the parking
lot from Homeward Hills Road. In addition, quite a bit of deciduous plant material is being used
to supplement the area between the existing parking lot and the new parking lot for the proposed
addition. The NURP pond is also being landscaped with native shrubs, which will help to soften
the visual effect of the enlarging of this storm retention pond area.
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NURP Pond
With the construction of this proposed addition, there will be storm water generated from the
existing parking lots, as well as the new parking lot that will be channeled through storm water pipes
to a NURP pond. This pond currently is located on property that was given to the City at the time
of the original platting of the Pax Christi Catholic Church. Staff has met with the Engineering
Department, as well as the proponents of the development to discuss the best way for handling the
storm water. The decision was made to enlarge the existing storm retention pond located on City
property to handle not only the runoff from the church site, but also handle the runoff from
Homeward Hills Road. Because this enlarged NURP pond would accommodate both drainage from
the church and public road, staff feels that this location has merit. As previously mentioned, the
staff is recommending that native plant materials be used to landscape the enlarged storm retention
pond area to soften its visual impact on the surrounding area. In addition, the staff and development
proponent are waiting for word from the US Army Corp of Engineers as to whether or not
enlargement of this pond will result in the need for mitigation of wetland areas. Hopefully, this
information will be available at the meeting Monday night.
Sidewalk/Trail Issues
Currently, the City has an eight foot wide bituminous trail along the Homeward Hills portion of the
Pax Christi property. It is recommended that this trail be maintained during the construction process
and be restored wherever the trail is removed due to construction activities.
Shoreline Impact Ordinance
This project does fall into a shoreline impact area; however, the work that is being done, with the
exception of the NURP pond, is outside of the 300 foot shoreline area for Purgatory Creek. Because
of that, this proj ect does meet the setback requirements of the shoreline code.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
This project was reviewed by the Planning Commission at its April 28 meeting and was approved
on a 6-0 vote. Staff would recommend approval of the project by the Parks, Recreation and Natural
Resources Commission based on the recommendations listed in the April 25, 1997 Planning Staff
Report, as well as the information contained in this supplemental staff report.
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Wilson asked how many more trees will be planted and the breakdown relative to
coniferous and deciduous trees. Fox replied they have 40 deciduous shade trees and
30 coniferous trees which would be the trees considered for screening. The Planning
staff asked for at least another dozen trees and about half of those would be along the
Technology Drive portion and the remaining will be along the south side of the
NURP pond. There is also a recommendation for additional lowland shrubs to be
placed in that area. Staff also referred the Commission to Attachment A which
depicts the additional plantings.
Kracum was concerned about the no vote from the Planning Commission. Fox said
the no vote was because they felt this was too intense of a use for this particular site
and thought it would be better for a restaurant.
Koenig asked about the impervious surface. Fox said the impervious surface is
identical on the restaurant site plan and the hotel site plan.
Brown was concerned about the NURP pond being large enough to handle this kind
of hard surface because it's almost full right now. Fox said if it's full right now
what's happening is it's holding the water and it will be discharged. The purpose of
a NURP pond is for short term storage of the storm water to hold it until it can be
discharged. Since this NURP pond was constructed last summer, there still may be
some obstruction ofthe pipe itself because they have not done a total restoration of
the area.
MOTION: Wilson moved, seconded by Kracum, to approve staffs
recommendation for the Homestead Village site. Motion carried 6-0.
B. Pax Christi Catholic Community Addition
Staff referred the Commission to a memo dated May I, 1997, from Stuart A. Fox,
Manager of Parks and Natural Resources; and a staff report dated April 25, 1997,
from Michael D. Franzen, City Planner.
John Justice, architect, reviewed the development proposal including the site plan,
grading plan, the landscaping plan, and presented an aerial photograph of the site.
The proposed development is an addition of approximately 47,000 square feet of a
multi purpose activity building connected to the existing church structure. There
was a parking lot built a few years ago and will be reconstructed with new
engineering because there are some soil problems, and they will be adding a new
parking lot.
The concept for the NURP pond is to have it located on the City property. It would
be storm water management for the existing parking, new parking, and also to take
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care of Homeward Hills. Right now Homeward Hills drains without any
sedimentation. On the far west end of the property, adjacent to the cemetery, a few
stalls have been added to maximize the parking on the site. They are trying to build
on areas that don't have existing deciduous and coniferous trees.
The majority of the conifers will be used to screen the parking lot from Homeward
Hills Road. In addition, quite a bit of deciduous plant material is being used to
supplement the area between the existing parking lot and the new parking lot for the
proposed addition. The NURP pond is also being landscaped with native shrubs
which will help to soften the visual effect of the enlarging of this storm retention
pond. There are some existing pines in the new parking area and they are
reinforcing the existing coniferous trees with some new pines that will form a nice
background to the existing parking. There are about 37 deciduous and 25 coniferous
trees in total.
Wilson asked how close the NURP pond will be to the sidewalk. Fox said
approximately 100 feet. Wilson asked what the slope is from the parking lot down
to the NURP pond. Justice replied it's about 38 feet deep.
Koenig asked if there are any plans to transplant some of the trees as recommended
by the Corp. of Engineers. Justice said there are 27 trees existing that are part of the
tree removal and if they can get to them with a spade they will try to relocate them.
Koenig asked how many acres were dedicated to the City on the church plan. Justice
said it's about 8 to 10 acres.
Fox reviewed the staff report with the Commission. In terms of the tree loss, there
is only one significant tree on the site to be lost as a result of construction. There are
approximately 60 replacement trees and additional shrubs and ornamental trees that
don't count, but they do meet the landscaping requirement. Regarding the issue of
moving some of the on site trees, the Church has tried to put trees along Pioneer
Trail on their own to do some of the screening of the parking lot because they did
not have full screening of the parking lot. Since they did it in the past, staff felt if
they were going to use them on site, it would be a great place to try and put them.
The NURP pond is being recommended by staff because of the future expansion that
is currently being submitted on the east side of Homeward Hills Road. There is a
proposal to bring in some housing on that side and that's the reason the Engineering
staffhas recommended the development ofthis NURP pond: This will help both the
City with the storm water runoff as well as to take care of the storm water runoff on
the Church site itself.
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Currently, the City has an eight foot wide bituminous trail along the Homeward Hills
portion of the Pax Christi property. It was recommended that this trail be maintained
during the construction process and be restored wherever the trail is removed due to
construction activities.
All of the construction occurs outside the 300 foot shore1and area from Purgatory
Creek. The only thing that falls within this area is the NURP pond. This was
reviewed by the Planning Commission at the April 28 meeting and it was approved
by a 6-0 vote.
Wilson was concerned about the runoff into the marsh area. Justice said they are
developing a similar drawing of storm water collection system, low grade, and curbs
on the parking lot impervious surfaces.
Brown expressed concern about the right-iniright-out. Fox noted the issue of right-
in/right-out is one issue that's going to be addressed by the City Council. The
County will also be addressing the issue of an additional entrance way on Pioneer
Trail. Whether or not that gets approved or not is based on what the County allows
because it's a County issue.
MOTION: Corneille moved, seconded by Wilson, to approve the Pax Christi
Catholic Community Addition based on the staff recommendation. Motion carried
6-0.
c. Equitable Office Building
Staffreferred the Commission to a memo dated April 30, 1997, from Stuart A. Fox,
Manager of Parks and Natural Resources.
Fox explained this has come before the Parks Commission before the Planning
Commission because the request is to do some fast tracking on this project because
currently the people who want to occupy this building are going to be displaced with
some of the Highway 212 upgrade.
Brian Trombley, ( ????? ), explained the proposal is for construction of
approximately a 20,000 square foot office building for multiple tenants on Equitable
Drive. He reviewed the building elevations and the grading plan, and noted it will
be a brick and block building. The storm water will be handled by an underground
storm sewer which will be channeled down to the northerly end and filtered into a
pond which would retain the water and then be disbursed into Purgatory Creek.
Tim Boyce, ( ????? ), noted this was originally planned as a one-story building and
explained why it will be a two-story building. He reviewed the landscaping plan and
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EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: 5-20-97
SECTION: PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM NO. ve.'
DEP ARTMENT: ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Community Development
Chris Enger HOMESTEAD VILLAGE
Michael D. Franzen
Requested Council Action:
• 1 st Reading of an Ordinance for PUD District Review on 2.4 acres and Zoning District Amendment
in the C-Reg-Ser District on 2.4 acres;
• Approve a Resolution for PUD Concept Amendment on 11.5 acres;
Background:
The Planning Commission voted 5-1 to approve the project at the April 28 meeting. Commissioner Ismail
felt that the 10 foot setback to parking was not adequate because parking could not be screened to City code.
The reduced setback to parking is similar to Fuddruckers. It is a tradeoff for providing more green space
next to the lake and to provide room for a trail.
Supporting Reports:
1. Resolution for PUD Concept Amendment
2. Planning Commission Minutes dated April 28, 1997
3. Staff Report dated April 25, 1997
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HOMESTEAD VILLAGE
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
CONCEPT AMENDMENT OF HOMESTEAD VILLAGE
FOR HOMESTEAD VILLAGE, INC.
WHEREAS, the City of Eden Prairie has by virtue of City Code provided for the Planned
Unit Development (PUD) Concept Amendment of certain areas located within the City; and,
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission did conduct a public hearing on the Homestead
Village PUD Concept Amendment by Homestead Village, Inc. and considered their request for
approval for development (and waivers) and recommended approval of the requests to the City
Council; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council did consider the request on May 20, 1997;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Eden Prairie, Minnesota,
as follows:
1. Homestead Village, being in Hennepin County, Minnesota, legally described as
outlined in Exhibit A, is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
2. That the City Council does grant PUD Concept Amendment approval as outlined in
the plans dated May 13, 1997.
3. That the PUD Concept Am,endment meets the recommendations of the Planning
Commission dated April 28, 1997.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie this 20th day of May, 1997.
Jean L. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
John D. Frane, City Clerk
Exhibit A
Homestead Village
Legal Description
LOT TWO (2), BLOCK ONE (1), ANDERSON'S IDLEVIEW, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF ON FILE OR OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF TITLES,
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA.
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c. HOMESTEAD VILLAGE by Homestead Village, Inc. Request for PUD Concept
Review on 11.5 acres, PUD District Review on 2.4 acres, Zoning District Amendment
in the C-Reg-Ser District on 2.4 acres and Site Plan Review on 2.4 acres for
construction of a 97 unit hotel. Location: Technology Drive and Highway 212.
Paul Crabtree, representing Homestead Village, gave a brief history of Homestead
Village. He presented the site plan and elevations of the site. The colors are meant
to match Fuddruckers and the proposal is for 75 percent brick and glass. They
concurred with staffs recommendation of adding more landscaping on the site.
Ismail asked if there are any other facilities like this in the Twin Cities. Crabtree said
they are just starting construction of one in Eagan and are working on another one in
Plymouth so there will be three.
Alexander commented this is a large project for a very small piece of land and was
concerned about finding enough parking for 97 cars. Crabtree said they have met the
requirements and usually operate at about 80 percent occupancy. He pointed out the
parking area on the site plan.
Wis<;,~er was concerned about whether there is a market for this type facility ~i'1ce
there are two other ones already in Eden Prairie that have not been built yet. Crabtree
said the market in Eden Prairie is very strong for this product and is probably the best
area in the City for it. They looked for high technology, a growth area, close
proximity to the airport, and visibility to Highway 494.
Wissner asked where the sign would be. Crabtree said it's located way below the road
so it's not very visible. It will be a pylon sign about 16 or 20 feet high.
Staff recommended approval of the plan subject to a minor revision which is an
attachment to the staff report about adding additional landscaping along the lake to
enhance what's out there now.
Ismail was concerned about the required parking setback waiver from 35 to 10. A
waiver was granted when these both were restaurant sites to 10 feet to save more
vegetation along the edge of the lake and have room for construction of the trail.
This was a mitigating reason for going closer to Technology Drive.
Sandstad asked if the impervious surface would be the same as it was when this was
a restaurant site. Franzen said it's the same.
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The public hearing was opened.
There was no present wishing to make public comment.
Ismail was uncomfortable approving this project with seven waivers. He understood
they are minor but was very concerned about the 10 foot setback of the parking lot.
Franzen explained normally staff does not like to come forward with waivers of any
kind. If they did require the developer to meet all the requirements, nothing could be
built on the property and that would be a legal taking. The DNR has indicated they
do not have money to purchase the site and this was not one of the purchase choices
of the Natural Resources Committee. This really becomes a judgement call on the
part of the City as to how much development is reasonable on the property. Staffs
concern was protecting the edge of the lake to provide a nesting habitat and to screen
parking. It seems like a good trade off against some cars that are going to be more
visible. You have to also look at what fits in with downtown Eden Prairie and what
uses are complimentary. A hotel is a good use next to a restaurant and a lake.
Habicht was comfortable with the fact that the parking is moved to the north away
from the lake. This proposal is very similar to the Lifetouch proposal. This is a tough
site to work with and the waivers are reasonable. He supported the project.
Sandstad said it was a reasonable use of the site and supported the project.
Foote said he understood Ismail's thinking but when you get into a situation like this
there's not much choice. This works and putting a hotel next to a restaurant is
probably better than another restaurant. He supported the project.
Wissner commented she liked how the developer worked with the piece of property.
She was comfortable with the project.
MOTION 1: Habicht moved, seconded by Sandstad, to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 6-0.
MOTION 2: Habicht moved, seconded by Sandstad, to recommend to the City
Council approval of the request of Homestead Village, Inc. for PUD Concept Review
on 11.5 acres, PUD District Review on 2.4 acres, Zoning District Amendment in the
C-Reg-Ser District on 2.4 acres and Site Plan review on 2.4 acres based on plans
dated Apri116, 1997 and subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated
Apri125, 1997. Motion carried 5-1-0 with no vote by Commissioner Ismail.
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STAFF REPORT
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
APPLICANT:
OWNER:
LOCATION:
REQUEST:
Planning Commission
Michael D. Franzen, City Planner
April 25, 1997
Homestead Village
Homestead Village
Craig Oberlander
West 78th Street, North of Lake Idlewild
1. Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 11.5 acres
2. Planned Unit Development District Review on 2.4 acres
3. Zoning District Amendment in the C-Regional Service on 2.4
acres.
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BACKGROUND
The site is currently guided commercial regional. Surrounding land is guided commercial
regional. The site is currently zoned commercial regional service. Surrounding land is zoned
commercial regional service and office. The approved PUD land use is restaurant.
SITE PLAN
The site plan shows the construction of a 48,488 square foot hotel on 2.4 acres at a .16 base area
ratio. The City code permits up to a .20 base area ratio. The floor area ratio is .47. The City
code permits up to a .40 floor area ratio. This is a planned unit development waiver.
The building meets the setback requirements of the commercial regional service zoning district.
The amount of parking required is 107 spaces. The plan meets this requirement.
The required parking setback from Technology Drive is 35 feet. The plan shows 10 feet. This is a
planned unit development waiver.
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT WAIVERS
The project requires the following waivers in the commercial regional zoning district. These
waivers were previously approved for the restaurant plan. The waivers must be reviewed and
approved again due to the change in land use and site plan ..
1. Shore land lot size from 10 to 2.4 acres.
2. Shore land building setback from 200 to 50 feet.
3. Shore land parking setback from 100 to 37 feet.
4. Shore land impervious surface from 35% to 60%.
Strict compliance with the shore land ordinance would preclude the site from developing. Unless
the DNR or the City purchase the property, the property should be allowed to develop. The
1979 PUD showed 2 office buildings 30 feet from the lake. This building has a 50 setback. The
DNR and City staff believe that protecting existing vegetation along the lake, adding natural .
vegetation along the lake, and storm water treatment are mitigating measures for the shore land
waivers.
Staff Report
Homestead Village
April 25, 1997
The project requires the following commercial regional service district waivers.
1. Floor area ratio from 040 to 047.
2. Parking setback from 35 to 10 feet along Technology Drive.
3. Zero lot line setback to parking.
Since the site is part of a PUD, the floor area can be averaged with the Fuddruckers site to create
a.38 floor area ratio. The City has approved similar waivers for other hotels. The parking
setback was approved for the restaurant on this site. The reduce setback provides more green
area along the lake. The zero setback to parking is needed for cross access and shared parking.
GRADING AND TREE LOSS
There are no significant trees on the property.
ARCHITECTURE
The buildings meet the exterior material requirements of the commercial regional service zoning
district for 75 % face brick and glass. Ground mounted mechanical equipment is proposed to be
screened by landscaping. Colors should be similar to Fuddruckers.
LANDSCAPING
The amount of landscaping required is based on caliper inches according to building size,
screening of parking, and mitigation for shore land waivers.. The amount of caliper inches
required is 150 inches. The plan shows 253 inches, however additional trees are needed to better
screen parking and mitigate shore land waivers. Staff recommends additional plantings where
shown on attachment A.
UTILITIES AND DRAINAGE
Sewer and water is available in Technology Drive. A NURP pond is shown on the plan.
SIDEWALKS AND TRAILS
A trail is proposed along the lake.
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Homestead Village
April 25, 1997
SIGNS
City code permits one, 20 foot high, 80 square foot pylon sign. The proposed sign meets City
code. The wall sign meets City code.
LIGHTING
Lighting should match the fixtures in the Fuddruckers parking lot.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
The staff recommends approval of the Planned Unit Development Concept Review, Planned
Unit Development District Review, Zoning District Amendment in the Commercial Regional
Service Zoning District, and Site Plan Review, based on plans dated April 25, 1997, subject to
the recommendations of the Staff Report dated April 25,1997 , and subject to the following
conditions:
1. Prior to City Council review, the proponent shall:
A. Revise the landscape plan according to attachment A.
2. Prior to Building Permit issuance, the proponent shall:
A. Pay the appropriate cash park fee.
B. Meet with the Fire Marshal to go over fire code requirements.
C. Submit samples of exterior building materials for review.
D. Submit a landscaping and screening bond for review.
E. Submit detailed storm water runoff, utility and erosion control plans for review by
the Watershed District.
F. Submit detailed storm water runoff, utility and erosion control plans for review by
the City Engineer.
3. The following waivers from the City code are granted as part of the Planned Unit
Development District review in the Commercial Regional Service Zoning District:
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A. Shore land lot size from lO to 2.4 acres.
B. Shore land building setback from 200 to 50 feet.
C. Shore land parking setback from 100 to 37 feet.
D. Shore land impervious surface from 35% to 60%.
E. Floor area ratio from 040 to 047.
F. Parking setback from 35 to 10 feet along Technology Drive.
G. Zero lot line setback to parking.
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Memorandum
Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission
Mayor and City Council
Bob Lambert, Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities
~ Stuart A. Fox, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources
April 30, 1997
Supplemental Staff Report to the April 25, 1997 Planning Staff Report for'
Homestead Village
This project is located along West 78th Street/Technology Drive and is on a site that was foanerly
approved for Rio Bravo Restaurant.
NATURAL RESOURCES ISSUES:
Tree Loss/Landscaping
This site was mass graded with the Fuddruckers Restaurant grading and there were no significant
trees on the site at the time of grading. The landscaping that is required for the building size, as well
as for screening of the parking lot would be ISO-caliper inches. The proposed plan shows 253
inches of plant material; however, the staff is recommending that additional trees be planted to better
screen the parking lot area. The staff recommendations for supplemental plants can be found on
attachment A of the April 25 staff report.
NURP Pond
There is a NURP pond that was created with the grading for the Fuddruckers Restaurant on this
site, as well as the modular block retaining walls to define the area of the building site. This area
will be restored with some landscaping materials as per the landscaping plan.
Sidewalk/Trail Connection
A portion of the bituminous trail that goes around the easterly portion of Lake Idelwild was
constructed with the initial grading; however, the connection out to Technology DrivelWest 78th
Street was not completed. This project would continue the trail from its present terminus along the
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westerly boundary of the lot out to Technology Drive. This trail would be completed In
conjunction with the construction of the motel building.
Shoreline Ordinance
This site has a number of waivers for development along the shoreline. These details are covered
in the Planning Staff Report and gives the background and reason for these various requests.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
This project was reviewed by the Planning Commission at its April 28, 1997 meeting and was
approved on a 5-1 vote by the Planning Commission. The staff would recommend that the Parks,
Recreation and Natural Resources Commission approve the project based on the contents of the
April 25, 1997-staffreport and this supplemental staff report.
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V. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
A. Homestead Village
Staff referred the Commission to a memo dated April 30, 1997, from Stuart A. Fox,
Manager of Parks and Natural Resources; and a staff report dated April 25, 1997,
from Michael D. Franzen, City Planner.
Fox noted the proposal is for a long stay hotel like an Extended Stay Hotel. This site
was previously approved for Rio Bravo Restaurant on 78 Street and Technology
Drive. The site has already been graded. At that time one concern was that the
NURP pond was to take care of all storm water for the entire site. It was graded
with the Fuddruckers' site and that pond is in place. There are a number of modular
block retaining walls that were to be constructed to create the buildings pads as well
as the parking lot area. Those have been done with the exception of the most
westerly portion of one of the retaining walls.
The Commission also wanted to make sure there was going to be a continuation of
the trail that had been started on the south side of Lake Idlewild to go around the
north side. Probably 70 percent ofthat trail is in place. The only thing that remains
to be constructed would be the trail out to West 78 Street. The discussion has been
to continue that trail along the westerly side of the parking lot and continue out to
West 78 Street.
He noted the issues involved with the waivers for the development along the
shoreline are adequately addressed in the Planning staff report. If staff were to
enforce the Shoreland Ordinance, the City would have to buy this site because it
would be unbuildable. That's the reason why the Planning staffhas recommended
waivers on this particular site.
Paul Crabtree, Homestead Village Hotels, gave background information about
Homestead Village. They have done a lot of market research and are doing three
extended stay hotels in the Twin Cities area with one in Eden Prairie, Eagan and
Plymouth.
He reviewed the revised site plan for the hotel and the building elevations. The site
is about 2.5 acres and there will be 97 units in a three-story building. They have
designed the hotel so that it fits where the existing retaining walls are. There are less
parking spaces than there were for the restaurant but they have less of a demand for
parking, and have less traffic than a restaurant. Staff recommended they add more
landscaping and they are revising the plans to do that.
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Wilson asked how many more trees will be planted and the breakdown relative to
coniferous and deciduous trees. Fox replied they have 40 deciduous shade trees and
30 coniferous trees which would be the trees considered for screening. The Planning
staff asked for at least another dozen trees and about half of those would be along the
Technology Drive portion and the remaining will be along the south side of the
NURP pond. There is also a recommendation for additional lowland shrubs to be
placed in that area. Staff also referred the Commission to Attachment A which
depicts the additional plantings.
Kracum was concerned about the no vote from the Planning Commission. Fox said
the no vote was because they felt this was too intense of a use for this particular site
and thought it would be better for a restaurant.
Koenig asked about the impervious surface. Fox said the impervious surface is
identical on the restaurant site plan and the hotel site plan.
Brown was concerned about the NURP pond being large enough to handle this kind
of hard surface because it's almost full right now. Fox said if it's full right now
what's happening is it's holding the water and it will be discharged. The purpose of
a NURP pond is for short term storage of the storm water to hold it until it can be
discharged. Since this NURP pond was constructed last summer, there still may be
some obstruction of the pipe itself because they have not done a total restoration of
the area.
MOTION: Wilson moved, seconded by Kracum, to approve staffs
recommendation for the Homestead Village site. Motion carried 6-0.
B. Pax Christi Catholic Community Addition
Staff referred the Commission to a memo dated May 1, 1997, from Stuart A. Fox,
Manager of Parks and Natural Resources; and a staff report dated April 25, 1997,
from Michael D. Franzen, City Planner.
John Justice, architect, reviewed the development proposal including the site plan,
grading plan, the landscaping plan, and presented an aerial photograph of the site.
The proposed development is an addition of approximately 47,000 square feet of a
multi purpose activity building connected to the existing church structure. There
was a parking lot built a few years ago and will be reconstructed with new
engineering because there are some soil problems, and they will be adding a new
parking lot.
The concept for the NURP pond is to have it located on the City property. It would
be storm water management for the existing parking, new parking, and also to take
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EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: 5/20/97
SECTION: PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM NO. vO.
DEPARTMENT: ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Community Development
Chris Enger Amendment to Chapter 11 for Telecommunications
Jean Johnson Tower
Requested Council Action:
Adopt fIrst reading ofthe Telecommunications Tower and Antenna Ordinance
Background:
The Council conducted a public hearing on April 1, 1997. Comments from the industry representatives were
received and the public hearing was closed. Because the public hearing was closed, a new public hearing was
published for May 20, 1997.
Industry representatives have been renotified and sent a copy of the revised ordinance.
Supporting Reports:
Revised draft ordinance date May 9, 1997
Apri11, 1997 Council Minutes
March 11, 1997 Staff Memo, Revised May 9, 1997
March 4, 1997 Letter from AT & T
March 4, 1997 Letter from Doherty, Rumble & Butler
March 24, 1997 Letter from SBA
March 24, 1997 Letter from Doherty, Rumble & Butler
March 24, 1997 Letter from Larkin Hoffman
March 25, 1997 Fax from U.S. West
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MEMO
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JEAN JOHNSON, ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
THROUGH: CHRIS ENGER, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
DATE: MARCH 11,1997
REVISED MAY 9, 1997
SUBJECT: TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS AND ANTENNAS
PROPOSED CODE CHANGE
CURRENT CITY CODE
Presently City Code allows towers and antennas to be erected 25 feet higher than the maximum
height for structures in the zoning district the property is located Within. This allows towers
and antennae 55-65 feet in height.
Some existing towers are higher than code and were processed via a variance or PUD waiver.
For a listing of existing towers in excess of the code refer to addendum A(attached).
Accessory structure setbacks are applied to ground located towers or antennas.
PURPOSE OF NEW CODE REGULATIONS
In the Fall of 1996 the Telecommunications Act was adopted. The Act requires governmental
entities to adopt ordinances which regulate the location and height of communications
equipment without infringing upon the industry'S ability to provide services.
EDEN PRAIRIE'S TELECOMMUNICATIONS TASKFORCE
The City Council established a Telecommunications Task Force Committee in August, 1996.
The task force was comprised of two Council members, the City Manager, the City Attorney,
and City Staff. Monthly meetings were held in an effort to draft new regulations on the
location and height of towers and antennae. The task force reviewed code examples from
other communities and then formulated a draft ordinance for Eden Prairie's City Code.
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Meetings were established for industry representatives to attend and discuss their fture needs and
the City's draft regulations.
PROPOSED CODE CHANGES
The following is a synopsis of the changes contained in the proposed new ordinance:
Section 1.
Section 2.
Section 3.
Item(b) in the last sentence of the fIrst paragraph is new. Excepts
antenna or tower building or alteration from Site Plan Review if they are 80
feet or less in height. Towers over 80 feet will be reviewed by the Planning
Commission and Council under the Site Plan Review process.
Item F. Increases the notification area from 350' to 500' for Site Plan
Review process.
F our definitions are added to Chapter 11 of the City Code to
define antenna, commercial wireless telecommunication services,
public utility structure, and tower.
Sections 4-10 Amends the Permitted Uses subdivision in all the zoning districts
and includes Antennae and Towers as permitted uses according to
Section 11
new Section 11.06.
Is adoption of a new Section(Sec.ll.06) for the City Code containing
following regulations:
S ubd.l. Contains the Purpose of the ordinance of: facilitating communi-
cation services, minimize adverse visual clutter, protect adja-
jent properties, and to promote co-location.
Subd.3. Allows ham radio towers in Residential&Rural Districts, and
commercial towers in parks, schools and right-of-ways
which are located in Residential Districts.
SubdA.Height. The maximum height ofa tower is 150 feet.
Requests for towers over 150' would need to apply for a variance
or PUD waiver.
If a tower is adjacent to Residential or Rural, the required
Setback is 4: 1.
Subd.5. Additional setback regulations are outlineln this subdivision
to permit use of side and rear yards if a site abuts Industrial.
Otherwise towers will need to conform to the district setback
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regulations where the tower is located.
Subd.6. Exceptions. Exceptions are provided for water towers and poles
upon which emergency warning devices are attached(civil defense
sirens).
Exceptions are also provided for church steeples, etc., and
Ham Radio Communication. Ham Radio towers will continue
to be regulated by the existing code which allows a maximum
height of 65 feet.
Subd.7. Contains regulations for co-location. Co-location is preferred in
to control tower proliferation. In some cases co-location may
not be feasible due to existence of other antennae, the cost of
reinforcing an existing tower/structure, interference, or other
reasons including but not limited to economic considerations.
Subd.8. Outlines the design criteria for a tower/antennae.
Subd.9. Prevents interference with Public Safety Telecommunications.
Subd.IO. Outlines the approval process. Staff will review requests
according to Sec.II.06 regulations. If an applicant desires to
appeal a decision or a variance is requested an applicaiton can
be filed with the Board of Adjustments and Appeals.
Subd.ll. Outlines the information required on an application.
Subd.12 Amends existing code language so reference is made to
commercial wireless telecommunications services.
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. ·97
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA, AMENDING CITY
CODE CHAPTER 11, SECTION 11.03 INCLUDING (1) THE EXCEPTION OF
BUILDING OR ALTERING AN ANTENNA OR TOWER FROM SITE PLAN
APPROVAL, (2) EXPANDING TO 500 FEET THE PROPERTIES TO WHICH MAILED
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING MUST BE GIVEN, AND (3) AMENDING SUBD. 3.F.;
AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 11, SECTION 11.02 INCLUDING THE ADDITION
OF DEFINITIONS OF ANTENNA, COMMERCIAL WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES, PUBLIC UTILITY STRUCTURE AND TOWER;
AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 11, SECTIONS 11.06, 11.10, 11.11, 11.15, 11.20,
11.25,11.30,11.35 BY INCLUDING ANTENNAS AND TOWERS AS PERMITTED USES;
AND AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 11 BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 11.06
REGULATING THE PLACEMENT, HEIGHT, SETBACK, DESIGN AND APPROVAL
PROCESS FOR TQWERS AND ANTENNAS, AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CITY
CODE CHAPTER 1 AND SECTION 11.99 WHICH AMONG OTHER THINGS CONTAIN
PENAL TY PROVISIONS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. City Code Section 11.03, Subd. 6. B. is amended as follows:
B. Exceptions. The provisions of this subdivision shall not apply to the issuance of
a building permit for (a) a building or structure to be built or constructed on land
in conformity with a Site Plan approved prior to February 21, 1989, but not more
than two years prior to issuance of the building permit by the City Council in
connection with the rezoning or platting of the land, or (b) the building or
alteration of an antenna or tower except an antenna or tower which is greater than
80 feet in height.
The Director of Planning may determine that an alteration or enlargement of a
building or structure is minor and does not require conformance with an approved
Site Plan and Architectural Design or an amendment thereof, provided however,
if the Director shall not make such a determination an owner of the land on which
the building or structure intended to be altered or enlarged is situated may request
the Council to make such determination.
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SECTION 2. City Code Section 11.03, Subd. 6.F. is amended as follows:
F. The Site Plan and Architectural Design may not be acted upon by the
Council until it has received the recommendation of the Planning
Commission or until 60 days have elapsed from the date it has been
referred to the Planning Commission for its study and report.
No approval shall be given until a public hearing has been held thereon by
the Council. A notice of the time, place and purpose of the hearing shall
be published in the official newspaper of the City at least 10 days before
the day of the hearing. A notice shall be mailed at least 10 days before
the day of the hearing to each owner of property situated wholly or partly
within 500 feet of the property to which the requested approval relates.
For the purpose of giving mailed notice, any appropriate records to
determine the names and addresses of owners may be used. A copy of the
notice and list of the owners and addresses to which the notice was sent
shall be attested to by the person giving the notice and shall be made a
part of the records of the proceeding. The failure to give mailed notice to
the property owners or defects in the notice shall not invalidate the
proceeding provided a bonafide attempt to comply with this provision has
been made.
Approval of the Council shall require a two-thirds vote of all the members
of the Council.
SECTION 3. City Code Section 11.02 is amended by renumbering paragraphs 4 through
9 inclusive, as 5 through 10 inclusive; lO through 41 inclusive, as 12 through 43 inclusive; 42
through 54 inclusive, as 45 through 57 inclusive; and, 55 through 63 inclusive, as 59 through 67
inclusive, and by adding new paragraphs 4, 11, 44 and 58 as follows:
4. "Antenna" -Any structure or device used for the purpose of collecting or
transmitting electromagnetic waves, including but not limited to directional
antennas, such as panels, microwave dishes, and satellite dishes, and omni-
directional antennas, such as whip antennas.
11. "Commercial Wireless Telecommunication Services" -Licensed commercial wireless
telecommunication services including cellular, personal communication services (PCS),
specialized mobilized radio (SMR), enhanced specialized mobilized radio (ESMR),
paging, and similar services that are marketed to the general public.
44. "Public Utility Structure" - A structure or pole supporting wires for communication or
transmission of data or electricity.
58. "Tower" -Any (a) ground or roof mounted pole, spire, structure, or combination thereof,
taller than 15 feet, including supporting lines, cables, wires, braces, and masts, on which
is mounted an antenna, meteorological device, or similar apparatus above grade, or (b)
ground or roof mounted antennas taller than fIfteen feet (15').
SECTION 4. City Code Section 11.10, Subd. 2 is amended by adding paragraph G. as
follows:
G. Antennas and Towers, in those locations and subject to the limitations contained
in City Code Section 11.06.
SECTION 5. City Code Section 11.11, Subd. 2 is amended by adding paragraph F. as
follows:
F. Antennas and Towers, in those locations and subject to the limitations contained
in City Code Section 11.06.
SECTION 6. City Code Section 11.15, Subd. 2 is amended by adding paragraph D. as
follows:
D. Antennas and Towers, in those locations and subject to the limitations contained
in City Code Section 11.06.
SECTION 7. City Code Section 11.20, Subd. 2 is amended by adding paragraph D. as
follows:
D. Antennas and Towers, in those locations and subject to the limitations contained
in City Code Section 11.06.
SECTION 8. City Code Section 11.25, Subd. 2 is amended by adding paragraph E. as
follows:
E. Antennas and Towers, in those locations and subject to the limitations contained
in City Code Section 11.06.
SECTION 9. City Code Section 11.30, Subd. 2 is amended by adding paragraph G. as
follows:
G. Antennas and Towers, in those locations and subject to the limitations contained
in City Code Section 11.06.
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SECTION 10. City Code Section 11.35, Subd. 2 is amended by adding paragraph F. as
follows:
F. Antennas and Towers, in those locations and subject to the limitations contained
in City Code Section 11.06.
SECTION 11. City Code Chapter 11 is amended by adding Section 11.06 as follows:
"Section 11.06. Towers and Antennas.
Subd. 1. Purpose. In order to accommodate the communication needs of residents and
business while protecting the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community, the
Council finds that these regulations are necessary in order to:
A. facilitate the provision of commercial wireless telecommunications services to the
residents and businesses of the City;
B. minimize adverse visual effects of towers through careful
design and siting standards;
C. avoid potential damage to adjacent properties from tower failure through structural
standards and setback requirements; and,
D. maximize the use of existing and approved towers and buildings to accommodate
new commercial wireless telecommunication antennas in order to reduce the
number of towers needed to serve the community.
Subd. 2. Prohibition. No tower or antenna shall be erected, constructed, maintained.
altered or used unless in compliance with this section.
Subd.3. Towers in Rural and Residential Zoning Districts. Towers shall be allowed in
the Rural and Residential Zoning Districts only as follows:
A. Towers for amateur radio communication and conforming to all applicable
provisions of this Code shall be allowed only in the rear and side yards of rural
and residential zoned lots.
B. Towers for Commercial Wireless Telecommunications Services and conforming
to all applicable provisions of this Code shall be allowed only in the following
residentially-zoned locations:
1. parks, when compatible with the nature of the park;
2. schools; and
3. public streets and rights-of-way when attached to, or part of a public utility
structure.
Subd. 4. Height.
A. The height of a tower shall be determined by measuring the vertical distance from
the point of contact with the ground of the tower or the structure to which it is
attached (if attached) to the highest point of the tower, including all antennas and
other attachments.
B. In all zoning districts the maximum height of a tower, except those which are
public utility structures located within a Public Street or right-of-way, shall not
exceed one foot for each four feet the tower is set back from a Rural or
Residential Zoning District up to a maximum height of 150 feet.
C. No antenna shall extend more than 20 feet above the highest point of a public
utility structure.
Subd. 5. Setbacks and Location. Towers shall conform with each of the following
minimum requirements:
A. Towers, except those which are public utility structures, located within a Public
Street or right-of-way, shall meet the setbacks of the underlying zoning district,
except industrial zoning districts where towers may encroach into the rear setback
area, provided that the rear property line abuts another industrially zoned property
and the tower does not encroach upon any easements.
B. Towers, except those which are public utility structures, located within a Public
Street or right-of-way, shall not be located between a principal structure and a
public street, with the following exceptions:
1. In industrial zoning districts, towers may be placed within a side yard
abutting an internal street.
2. On sites adjacent to public streets on all sides, towers may be placed
within a side yard abutting a street.
C. Towers which are public utility structures located in a Public Street or right-of-
way need not be set back from a street or right-of-way line.
D. A tower's setback may be reduced or its location in relation to a public street
varied, at the sole discretion of the City Council, to allow the integration of a
tower into an existing or proposed structure such as a church steeple, light
standard, power line support device or similar structure. Integration may include
replication of the existing or proposed structure by a new structure provided the
new structure is substantially similar in design and color to the exiting or proposed
structure and extends no more than 20 feet above the highest point of the existing
or proposed structure.
Subd.6.
following:
Exceptions. The provisions of Subds. 4 and 5 shall not apply to the
1. Water towers and poles supporting emergency warning devices to which
are attached antennas.
2. Church sanctuaries, steeples and bell towers to which are attached
antennas.
3. In accordance with the preemption ruling PRB 1 of the Federal
Communications Commission, towers for amateur radio communication
that comply with other provisions of City Code Chapter 11 relating to
towers.
Subd.7. Co-Location Requirements. All commercial wireless telecommunication towers
erected, constructed, or located within the City shall comply with the following requirements:
A. A proposal for a new commercial wireless telecommunication services tower shall
not be approved unless the City Manager or his designee finds that the
telecommunications equipment intended to be attached to the proposed tower
cannot be accommodated on an existing or approved tower, public utility structure,
or building within one mile (one-half mile for towers under 120 feet in height, one
quarter mile for towers under 80 feet in height) of the proposed tower due to one
or more of the following reasons:
1. The planned equipment would exceed the structural capacity of the
existing or approved tower, public utility structure or building, as
documented at applicant's expense by a qualified and licensed professional
engineer, and if owned by applicant the existing or approved tower, public
utility structure or building, cannot be reinforced, modified, or replaced to
accommodate planned or equivalent equipment at a reasonable cost.
2. The planned equipment would cause interference materially impacting the
usability of the existing or planned equipment at the tower, public utility
structure or building as documented at applicant's expense by a qualified
licensed professional engineer and the interference cannot be prevented at
a reasonable cost.
3. Existing or approved towers, public utility structures and buildings within
the search radius cannot accommodate the planned equipment at a height
necessary to function reasonably as documented at applicant's expense by
a qualified licensed professional engineer.
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4. Other reasons (including but not limited to economic considerations) that
make it infeasible to locate the planned telecommunications equipment
upon an existing or approved tower, public utility structure or building.
Subd. 8. Tower and Antenna Design Requirements. Proposed or modified towers and
antennas shall meet the following design requirements:
A. Towers and antennas shall be designed to blend into the surrounding environment
to the maximum extent possible through the use of color and camouflaging
architectural treatment, except in instances where the color is dictated by federal
or state authorities such as the Federal Aviation Administration.
B. Commercial wireless telecommunication service towers, except those which are
public utility structures, shall be of a monopole design unless the City Manager
or his designee determines that an alternative design would better blend in to the
surrounding environment.
C. Towers shall not be illuminated by artificial means and shall not display strobe
lights unless such lighting is specifically required by the Federal Aviation
Administration or other federal or state authority for a particular tower and then
only at such time or times required. When incorporated into the approved design
of the tower, light fixtures used to illuminate ball fields, parking lots, or similar
areas may be attached to the tower.
D. Metal towers shall be constructed of, or treated with, corrosive resistant material.
Wood poles shall be impregnated with rot resistant substances.
E. No antenna or tower shall have affixed or attached to it in any way, except during
time of repair or installation, any lights, reflectors, flashers, or other illuminating
device, except as required by the Federal Aviation Agency or the Federal
Communications Commission, nor shall any tower have constructed thereon, or
attached thereto, in any way, any platform, catwalk, crow's next, or like structure,
except during periods of construction or repair.
F. The face of an antenna having one face shall not exceed 30 square feet No face
of an antenna having more than one face shall exceed 24 square feet per face.
SUbd. 9. Interference with Public Safety Telecommunications. No new or existing
commercial wireless telecommunications services shall interfere with public safety wireless
telecommunications.
Subd. 10. Required Approval. Except when review and approval is required pursuant
to City Code Section 11.03, Subd. 6. B a tower may not be constructed or increased in size or
capacity without the approval of the City Manager or his designee. In the event an application
for a tower is disapproved by the City Manager or his designee, the City Manager or his designee
shall state the decision, together with the reasons therefor in writing. A notice of, and the written
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decision shall be given to the applicant by mail at the address stated in the application or such
other address as applicant directs by written request to City prior to the giving of such notice.
Within thirty (30) days applicant may appeal the decision of the City Manager or his designee
to the City's Board of Adjustments and Appeals in accordance with City Code Section 2.11.
Subd. 11. Application. An applicant for a permit for the construction of a tower shall
make a written application to the City. The application shall include, but not be limited to the
following:
1. Name, address, telephone and fax numbers of applicant.
2. Location of proposed tower, including the legal description.
3. The locations of all existing towers within one mile of the location of the
proposed tower, together with the distances between the existing towers and the
proposed tower.
4. Description of the tower, including its height, size of base, configuration, design,
number of antennas to be attached to the tower, potential for additional antennas,
color and camouflage treatment and lighting, if any, and materials out of which
the tower will be constructed.
5. A certificate by a qualified licensed professional engineer in such form as
approved by the City Manager or his designee that the applicant's commercial
wireless telecommunications services equipment cannot be accommodated on an
existing tower in accordance with Subd. 7.A. hereof and a certificate by a
qualified licensed professional engineer selected or approved by the City Manager
or his designee that the commercial wireless telecommunications services to be
accommodated on the proposed tower or increase in size or capacity of an existing
tower will not interfere with public safety wireless telecommunications.
6. The application shall be accompanied by payment of such fees as provided by
City Council resolution. Fees shall include reimbursement to City of its costs,
including those incurred for consulting and technical advice relating to the
proposed tower.
SECTION 12. City Code Section 11.03, Subd. 3.F. is amended as follows:
F. Except towers for commercial wireless telecommunications services, towers,
spires, chimneys, water tanks, flagpoles, radio and TV antennas, transmission
towers and other structures and necessary mechanical appurtenances covering not
more than 10% of the ground area may be erected to a height of not more than
25 feet in addition to the maximum height permitted.
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SECTION 13. City Code Chapter 1, entitled "General Provisions and Definitions
Applicable to the Entire City Code Including Penalty for Violation" and Section 11.99 entitled
"Violation A Misdemeanor" are hereby adopted in their entirety by reference as though repeated
verbatim herein.
SECTION 14. 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
__ day of May, 1997, and finally read and adopted and ordered published at a regular meeting
of the City Council of said City on the __ day of , 1997.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
PUBLISHED in the Eden Prairie News on the __ day of __________ , 1997.
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current industrial designation and industrial zoning. They have expanded the
parking on the site with a proposed parking deck. The project was not reviewed
by the Parks Commission.
There were no comments from the audience.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans, to close the Public
Hearing; to adopt Resolution 97-64 for Comprehensive Guide Plan Change
from Industrial to Office on 10.4 acres; to adopt Resolution 97-65 for PUD
Concept Review on 17.4 acres; to approve 1st Reading of the Ordinance for
PUD District Review and Rezoning from Industrial to Office on 10.4 acres; and
to direct Staff to prepare a Development Agreement incorporating Commission
and Staff recommendations. Motion carried 4-0.
C. CODE CHANGE -TOWERS AND ANTENNAS by City of Eden Prairie.
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Request for code change to amend the City Code, Section 11.03, Subdivision 6.
Site Plan and Architectural Review, Section 11.02 Definitions, and adding a
new Section 11.06 Towers and Antennae. The proposed code changes cover
regulations for the placement and height of new towers and antennae.
(Ordinance for Amendment to Chapter 11 for Telecommunications)
Jullie said the official notice of this Public Hearing was published on March 20,
1997 in the Eden Prairie News. This Ordinance change will amend Chapter 11
of our Zoning Code and provide regulations for the placement and height of
towers and antennas for telecommunications purposes. The City's
Telecommunications Task Force drafted the proposed Ordinance.
Jean Johnson, Zoning Administrator, reviewed the details of the proposed
ordinance. She said the Planning Commission recommended approval on a vote
of 4-0-1 at its meeting on March 24, 1997. The existing code has permitted 55-
65 foot high towers, and towers higher than that have had to go through a
variance request. The Task Force reviewed our code, the codes from other
communities, and the telecommunications act. Some of the Task Force
meetings were opened to representatives of the industry. They also met with
them separately to see what their needs would be.
Case asked if there was any provision for a Public Hearing process to review an
application for a tower so that neighbors could have input to the request.
Johnson said, if the application is within the code height, it would be done
through a building permit. If the request is for a higher tower, then there would
be a variance request and a Public Hearing.
Case then asked the City Attorney if he saw anything that would be perceived of
as not legal to require even a tower that would meet code guidelines to go
through a Public Hearing process. Rosow said there could be a different setup
in the ordinance so that they were granted on a conditional use permit. The
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Council would have to grant the conditional use permit, and there would then be
a use for a Public Hearing. If it is left as it is and someone comes in with an
application that meets the requirements of the ordinance, there is no purpose for
a Public Hearing.
Case asked if we would have to change to the conditional use permit in the
ordinance. Rosow said there would be a list of criteria to look at for each
tower, and if they meet those criteria, after a Public Hearing there would be a
permit.
Harris asked if, under the current code, no Public Hearing would be required if
the application met the ordinance. Rosow said that was correct.
Case was concerned about towers appearing in someone I s backyard without
their having an opportunity to discuss it. Harris thought it would be very
difficult to put a tower in a residential area. Case noted we now have a problem
with the Chanhassen tower that is on land that backs up to Eden Prairie
residential land. He thought we may need a notification process rather than a
hearing process.
Johnson said for the last 10-15 years we have had several towers go up in the
City, primarily along Highway 5 and in the industrial districts. If the
application met the ordinance, it would be very difficult to deny the request.
Gray noted part of the foundation for this was a recognition that the federal
government has said these telecommunication systems can exist and our ability
to regulate them is limited. By setting standards we can work within, we are
working with a reasonable authority in terms of managing implementation of the
towers in the community.
Case asked if we have a proposed communication process to deal with these
applications. Jullie thought we have a heightened sensitivity to this issue after
dealing with the Chanhassen situation. We may want to send the proposed
amendment back to the Task Force to see what process we would use if we
chose a park location or other public property as a suitable location. We would
notify residents if we do park planning, but we would need to set up a process
for this. We might want the same process for review of a tower proposed
within 1000 feet of a residential neighborhood.
Butcher-Younghans asked if the providers have a need assessment so that we
could project the number of towers that might go into the City in the next few
years. Johnson said they met with three of the providers and looked at their
1997 and 1998 needs. They will probably need about 6-8 new towers, and they
are planned along Highway 5 and near the Crosstown.
Tyra-Lukens asked if there is something in the ordinance regarding the removal
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of towers when they have become obsolete. Johnson said there is none. Tyra-
Lukens thought we might need to be concerned about that situation. Johnson
agreed, particularly in terms of an abandoned tower.
Peter Beck, representing AT&T Wireless, reviewed how the cellular system
works, noting that each site can handle only a limited number of signals. They
will locate towers on existing sites whenever possible. A 75-foot tower is the
minimum height required. Their biggest concerns with this ordinance are that it
does not allow them to go into the rural and residential districts except on public
property, and the 4: 1 setback from the zoning district line. This will cause a
severe problem making service available throughout Eden Prairie. He said they
might be able to adjust if they were able to request a conditional use permit for
something that doesn't comply with the ordinance. He was also concerned
about the 2: 1 setback from any lot line.
Harris asked what is the minimum space for the antenna. Beck said they need
20-35 feet of vertical separation.
Case asked what is the minimum tower height for the F.A.A. Johnson said it
varies with the topography where the tower is located, but around here would be
about 200 feet. Case asked if there was any discussion about requirements to
have a flashing light on the towers. Johnson said there is an item in the code
that requires F.A.A. approval, but we would have no input in the process.
Case then asked what would be the problem if we were to omit the 2: 1
requirement in an industrial-zoned area. Jullie said some of the lots in the
industrial zone aren't really that large and we could have a neighbor object to
something on top of a building. We wanted to have some separation so the
facility doesn't loom over another property.
Tyra-Lukens asked about the issue of separation from electrical power lines and
the accommodation of more than one user on a tower. Johnson said other
communities' ordinances address the electrical power lines issue as a general
safety concern. Johnson said a 20-foot separation is necessary to have two users
on a tower. Tyra-Lukens noted the way it is written we are saying this applies
to towers over 100 feet. Johnson said it could be modified.
John Barstow, 1701 E. 79th Street, representing American Portable Telecom,
said he has worked with similar ordinances across the country. He thought a
2: 1 setback would be very difficult in the industrial districts as you can't put
something close to the lot line if there is a requirement for a 2: 1 setback. He
thought the rural areas are the most wide open. If they are located there, the
developer would know where they are. He thought the reference to radio
frequency engineers should be changed to experienced radio frequency
engmeers.
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David Bennett, 727 Sunlight Ave., representing U.S. West, said he concurred
with the comments of the other provides.
Butcher-Y ounghans said it seems prudent to revisit the ordinance and look more
closely at building flexibility into the ordinance to allow siting in the industrial
and commercial areas. She would also support the possibility of a review
process to look at 4: 1 for conditional use.
Case thought this needs to have a second look, but we do need to move quickly.
He thought the setback issue needs to be looked at. He would also like to
address the communication process and look at some of the language issues.
Tyra-Lukens agreed we need to review it in terms of meeting our needs as well
as those of the providers. We should address the responsibility of tower
removal and the licensing and certification issue, as well as doing what we can
to encourage multiple use. She also asked that the spelling of "antennae" be
corrected.
MOTION: Butcher-Younghans moved, seconded by Case, to close the Public
Hearing. Motion carried 4-0.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Tyra-Lukens, to return the draft
ordinance to the Telecommuncations Task Force for review and revision with
the revised draft brought back to the Council as soon as possible. Motion
carried 4-0.
VI. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Tyra-Lukens, to approve the Payment of Claims
as submitted. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with Butcher-Younghans, Case,
Tyra-Lukens and Harris voting "aye."
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
VID. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
IX. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
A. SOUTHWEST METRO TRANSIT COMMISSION (Council member Nancy
Tyra-Lukens)
Tyra-Lukens reported they have completed negotiations for the position of
Director of the Commission with Len Simich. He will start work the end of
April. She said the Commission is working on issues such as the circulator
routes, information on services, using focus groups to discuss how to handle
reverse commute and some special events. There will be a groundbreaking for
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Cellular Division
March 4, 1997
Ms. Jean Johnson
Mr. Terry Kucera
City of Eden Prairie
8080 Mitchell Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344-2230
Dear Ms.~r. Kucera,
-ATa.T ---
AT&T Wireless Services
2515 24th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
612 721-1660
FAX 612 721-4770
Thank you for the opportunity to meet today regarding the City of Eden Prairie's telecommunications
tower and antenna ordinance and about our plans for sites in and around Eden Prairie. We appreciated
hearing of your concerns and hope that you gained some insights about some of our concerns regarding
long and short term impacts of the ordinance.
AT & T Wireless Services is committed to providing quality services to your constituents and customers,
including residents, businesses in Eden Prairie, service providers, necessary emergency services, and those
who frequent the area and provide the city with revenue. We are hopeful that local legislation and
processes will enable us to provide access to telecommunications services, as set forth in the
Telecommunications Act of 1996.
Please do not hesitate to call if you have any questions about the comments we've provided or our
discussion today .
. Sincerely, ,,~, ,
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Marie K. Grimm
Local Government Affairs Manager
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Peter Beck
Ron Mielke
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Eden Prairie Telecommunications Task Force
clo Jean Johnson, Zorung Adrrunistratorrrask Force Member
City of Eden Prairie
8080 Mitchell Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344-2230
Re: Proposed Amendments to Eden Prairie City Code Relating to Telecommunication Towers
and Antenna
Dear Task Force Members:
Trus letter is written to present the comments of AT&T Wireless Services (AT&T) on the
November 25, 1996 draft of the proposed amendments to the Eden Prairie City Code relating to
telecommunication towers and antenna. Many of the comments in this letter were made during our
meeting with Task Force Members on December 18, 1996.
AT&T is one of the two original cellular telephone providers in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area.
AT&T's FCC license requires AT&T to provide high quality cellular telephone coverage throughout
its licensed service area, including the City of Eden Prairie. AT&T and its predecessor, Cellular One
ofMirmesota, have been providing cellular telephone service to the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area
since 1984.
In the course of establishing and developing its cellular telephone system for the Twin Cities, AT&T
has developed over 90 "cell sites", A cell site consists of a set of cellular antennas, mounted on a
building, monopole or other structure, and the necessary telephone switching equipment to transmit
and receive signals via the antennas. A typical cell site consists of a 75-foot to I SO-foot monopole
to support the antennas, and a 12' x 28' equipment building to house the switching equipment. Cell
sites are placed around the metropolitan area in locations designed to ensure that all areas: (1) receive
high quality cellular telephone service; and (2) have enough frequencies available to meet customer
demand in that area for cellular telephone usc. Since each cell site can only transmit and receive on
a limited number offrequen.cies, as cellular telephone customers increase the number of cell sites must
also increase to ensure that customers can access and use the cellular telephone system to meet their
communication needs.
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March 4, 1997
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Locating cell sites is a very complex undertaking. The need for a new cell site is often identified when
customers complain about the quality of service or inability to access the system in a certain area.
These complaints are logged in and referred to AT&T's radio frequency engineers for analysis. Using
data obtained from customer complaints, field testing and computer modeling, the radio frequency
en~eers identitY needs for and locations of new cell sites. The radio frequency engineers then give
AT&T's property manager a "search area" for each new cell site. This search area can be anywhere
\
from a quarter mile or less in diameter to one or two miles in diameter, depending upon the density
of development and cellular telephone usage in the area to be served.
As more and more people take advantage of the benefits which cellular telephone service provides,
and the system matures, the need for additional cell sites increases and the size of the search area for
each cell site decreases. Many times there are very few available properties in a search area where
the consent of the landowner and approval of the local government can be obtained. AT&T, and this
office as their outside legal consultant, have worked with many metropolitan area municipalities,
including Eden Prairie, over the past 12 years to identifY and approve appropriate sites for cellular
telephone facilities. We look forward to continuing this cooperative effort with the City of Eden
Prairie to ensure that its citizens are adequately provided with cellular telephone coverage.
Following are our specific conunents on the proposed amendments.
1. Section 2.(58). Subdivision (b) ofthe definition of , 'tower" is redundant.
2. Section 1 0, subdivision 3(8). As discussed during our meeting on December 18111, the
restrictions on locations in rural and residential zoning districts contained in this subdivision,
coupled with the extraordinary setback requirements in subdivision 4 below, appear as though
they will make it all but impossible to provide wireless coverage to the City of Eden Prairie.
We suggest that subdivision 3(8) be broadened to include other institutional uses such as
churches, cemeteries, etc. We also believe that restricting park locations to "when compatible
with the nature of the park" may eliminate virtually all opportunities to locate in parks.
Finally. we suggest that locations in public rights of way be allowed as rights of way have
historically been the typical location for conununications infrastructure. Monopoles can be
designed to replicate existing public utility structures. A single monopole would be far less
intrusive than a string of power line poles.
3. Section 10, subdivision4(B). This extraordinary setback requirement is not onJy UMecessary
but would severely limit location options for wireless communication infrastructure. We
suggest that a more appropriate aesthetic setback requirement like this would be the height
of the pole or 1 Yz times the height of the pole from a residential structure.
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c/o Jean lohnson, Zoning AdministratorfTask Force Member
March 4, 1997
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4. Section 10, subdivision 4(C). We are not sure the purpose behind this extraordinary setback
requirement, but it would eliminate virtually all potential locations in the City. and seems to
be in conflict with subdivision SeA). We recommend that subdivision 4(C) be stricken.
5. Section 10, subdivisions 4(D) and (E). We recommend that these subdivisions be stricken as
unnecessary. The monopole construction that the wireless providers are utilizing in this
market is an extremely safe structure. When built to the requirements of the appropriate
building codes, these structures are safer and less likely to fail than virtually any other
structure in the City, including overhead electrical power lines.
6. Section 10, subdivision SeA). We suggest that this section be revised to allow monopoles to
be pushed up against both rear and side yard setback lines in not only industrial but also
commercial, office and public properties, provided that the adjacent property falts within one
of those zones. The concept here is to provide as much flexibility as possible to locate the
poles in the best location on the site. Typically this is in a comer, out of the way of other
activity on the site.
7. Section 10, subdivision 5(0). We suggest that this. section be expanded to also allow the
"replication" of an existing structure, such as a light standard, etc. Often times we cannot
actually install our antennas on a light standard or power line pole. However, we can
replicate the existing poles so that the communications facility is all but unnoticeable.
8. Section 10) subdivision 7(A)(I) and (2). We suggest that the last clause of section (1)
(beginning on the third line of page 6) be eliminated, along with the last clause of section (2).
It is not within the control of the applicant whether to modify an existing structure or to take
steps to prevent interference.
9. Section 10, subdivision 7(B). Under present technology, the lowest the existing wireless
providers can go is approximately 7S feet, absent unique circumstances. Requiring that a
75-foot pole be designed for two users is unreasonable, because it is unlikely that any of the
existing users could use a height below 75 feet (existing users need approximately 20 feet
venical separa:ion between them). Most cities have required that poles over 75 feet in height
be designed to allow one additional user. This is a requirement that AT&T and most other
providers have not objected to. Requiring the poles to be designed for two additional users
is excessive in that the additional bulk and cost of the pole to accommodate two additional
users is out of proportion to the likelihood that a single location could ever accommodate
three wireless providers.
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clo Jean JaMson, Zoning AdmirustratorfTask Force Member
March 4, 1997
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10. Section 10, subdivision 8(F). We see no need for a provision restricting the size of the
antennas. None of the providers are going to put any more antennas on a pole than they have
a need for. and restricting their ability to install antennas they need would violate federal law.
11. Section 10, subdivision 9. We suggest that this subdivision be stricken in its entirety. All of
the wireless providers have licenses issued by the Federal Communications Commission which
prombit them from interfering with public safety telecommunications. These are issues within
the sole regulatory authority of the FCC.
12. Section 10. subdivision 11(5). This subdivision should also be stricken. for the reasons set
forth immediately above.
These are our comments on the ordinance as provided to us in December. We look forward to
continuing to work with the City as this ordinance is further developed and refined.
Peter K. Beck
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cc: Ron Mielke
Marie Grimm
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SBA, Inc. • Wireless Communications consultants
7625 Metro Boulevard· Suite 235
Edina. Minnesota 55439
FAX: (612) 830-1924· Phone: (612) 830-1555
March 24, 1997
Jean Johnson
Zoning Administrator I Task Force Member
City of Eden Prairie
8080 Mitchell Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344-2230
8301924 P.02/03
National & Intarnational
. RE: Proposed Text Amendment Regarding Telecommunication Towers and Antennas.
Dear Ms. Johnson:
I would like to express my appreC.ation for the opportunity to review the draft ordinance amendment to the
Eden Prairie City Code. You ar(! the other members of the Task Force have done a great job of
incorporating the needs of the :elecommunications industry, while protecting the public safety, and
minimizing possible negative impacts upon adjacent properties.
As we discussed today, there an: only a few minor revisions that we would like to suggest. These are
provided on the enclosed documE:nt. I plan on attending the February 6, 1997, meeting of the Planning
Commission and will be available (-Or questions.
Again, both SBA and Sprint pes appreciate the opportunity to review the draft and to provide comments.
If you have any questions or shoLid require any further information. please do not hesitate to contact me
at (612) 830-1555, ext. 222.
---rerrie A. Thurmer
SSA Inc. Zoning Specialist
c: Dale Runkle, SBA-MinneaVJis, Zoning Manager; and
Tom Hallett, SBA-Minneap-JIS. Project Director.
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City of Eden Prairie
Planning Commission
Comments to Text Amendment Draft
Regarding Telecommunication Towers
SBA, Inc. has reviewed the draft text amendment and has the following minor recommendations:
Section No. Draft Language. Recprrimsndation . Reason '.
2 4 "Antenna' -Any structure '" "Antenna' -Any structure ... Most dictionaries use "antennas" to
and omni-direcJional and omni-directional antennas, refer to more than one apparatus used
antennae, such as whip such as whip 8ntennas," fur sending and receiving
antennae." electromagnetic waves. They often
define "Antennae" as 'one of the paired,
flexible, jointed sensory. appendages on
the head of an insect. myriapod, or
crustacean· .
3 4.B "In all zoning districts the "In all zoning districts the SBA. Inc. and Sprint PCS feel that a
maximum height of a tower, maximum height of a tower, setback of 4 feet for each 1 foot of
except those which are public eXC8pt those which are public tower height would be excessive. In
utility structures located uWty structures located within addition, if a tower is proposed within a
within a Public Street or nght-a Public street or right-of-way, park or a school (as recommended in
of-way, shall not exceed one shall not exceed one foof for the draft for residentially zoned areas)
foot for each four feet the each two f8fJt the tower is set and it is zoned residential (as is
tower is set back from a Rural back from the lot line for a sometimes the case within a city). it
or Residential Zoning District Rural or Residential Zoning would not be a viable site.
up to a maximum height of District up to a maximum
150 feet: height of 150 feet .•
7 B 'Any proposed commercial "Any proposed commercial We recommend two providers on
wireless ... for at least two wireless ... for at least two towers between 60 and 120 feet and
additional users if the tower is additional users if the tower is requiring 3 providers on towers over
over 100 feet in height Of for over 120 feet in height, at least 120 feet in height SBA, Inc. and Sprint
at least one additional USBr if one additional user if the tower PCS feel that requiring 3 providers on a
the tower is over 60 feet in is over 60 feet in height' tower between 60 and 100 reet in
height .• height would be excessive.
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VIA FAX: 949-8390
AND MAIL
Eden Prairie Planning Commission
City of Eden Prairie
8080 Mitchell Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344-2230
340-5588
Re: Proposed Amendments to Eden Prairie City Code Relating to Telecommunication Towers
and Antenna
Dear Planning Commission Members:
This letter is written to present the comments of AT&T Wireless SeIYices (AT&T) on the proposed
amendments to the Eden Prairie City Code relating to telecommunication towers and antenna. Many
of the conunents in this letter were made during a meeting with the Eden Prairie Telecommunications
Task Force on December 18,1996, and in a letter to the Task Force dated March 4, 1991.
AT&T is one of the two original cellular telephone providers in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area.
AT&T's FCC license requires AT&T to provide high quality cellular telephone coverage throughout
its licensed service area, including the City of Eden Prairie. AT&T and its predecessor, Cellular One
of Minnesota, havr: been providing cellular telephone service to the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area
since 1984.
In the cow-se of establishing and developing its cellular telephone system for the Twin Cities, AT&T
has developed over 90 "cell sites". A cell site consists of a set of cellular antennas, mounted on a
building, monopole or other structure, and the necessary telephone switching equipment to transmit
and receive signals via the antennas. A typical cell site consists ofa 7S-foot to ISO-foot monopole
to support the antennas, and a 12' x 28' equipment building to house the switching equipment. Cell
sites are placed around the metropolitan area in locations designed to ensure that all areas: (1) receive
high quality cellular telephone service; and (2) have enough frequencies available to meet customer
demand in that area for cellular telephone use. Since each cell site can only transmit and receive on
a limited number of frequencies, as cellular telephone customers increase the number of cell sites must
also increase to ensure that customers can access and use the cellular telephone system to meet their
communication needs.
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& BUTLER Eden Prairie Planning Commission
March 24, 1997
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Locating cell sites is a very complex undertaking. The need for a new cell site is often identified when
customers complain about the quality of service or inability to access the system in a certain area.
These complaints are logged in and referred to AT&T's radio frequency engineers for analysis. Using
data obtained from customer complaints, field testing and computer modeling, the radio frequency
engineers identifY needs for and locations of new cell sites. The radio frequency engineers then give
AT&T's property manager a "search area" for each new cell site. This search area can be anywhere
from a quarter mile or less in diameter to one or two miles in diameter, depending upon the density
of development and cellular telephone usage in the area to be served.
As more and more people take advantage of the benefits which cellular telephone service provides,
and the system matures, the need for additional cell sites increases and the size of the search area for
each cell site decreases. Many times there are very few available properties in a search area where
the consent of the landowner and approval of the local government can be obtained. AT&T, and this
office as their outside legal consultant, have worked with many metropolitan area municipalities,
including Eden Prairie. over the past 12 years to identify and approve appropriate sites for cellular
telephone facilities. We look forward to continuing this cooperative effort with the City of Eden
Prairie to ensure that its citizens are adequately provided with cellular telephone coverage.
We are very concerned about the current draft of the proposed amendments regulating
telecommunications towers and antenna. The proposed ordinance is extremely restrictive. to the
point where we are concerned that it will not be possible to provide adequate wireless communication
services to all areas of the City of Eden Prairie if the amendments are adopted in their current form.
If this is the case. the ordinance amendments will be in violation of the Federal Telecommunications
Act of 1996, which provides that municipalities may not take actions which prohibit and have the
effect of prohibiting the provision of wireless communication services. The comments set forth below
are AT&T's suggestions for the minimum revisions that should be made to these ordinance
amendments to ensure that they will comply with the federal law and allow for the provision of
wireless communication services to all areas of the City.
1. Section 10, subdivision 3(8). As discussed during our meeting on December 18111• the
restrictions on locations in rural and residential zoning districts contained in this subdivision.
coupled with the extraordinary setback requirements in subdivision 4 below, appear as though
they will make it all but impossible to provide wireless coverage to the City of Eden Prairie.
The vast majority of Eden Prairie is zoned either rural or residential. Disallowing the wireless
communication infrastructure from these wnes, and from an area around these zones four
times the height of any communications infrastructure, appears as though it will make it
impossible to provide wireless corrununications throughout these areas of the City. This
would be contrary to the best interests of those members of the public living, working and
traveling through those areas of the City, contrary to the best interests of the public service
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and public safety agencies who use wireless communications in providing their services to
these areas oftbe City, and contrary to the federal law mentioned above-
We suggest that subdivision 3{B) be broadened to include other institutional uses such as
churches, cemeteries, etc-We also believe that restricting park locations to "when compatible
with the nature of the park" may eliminate virtually all opportunities to locate in parks.
Finally, we suggest that locations in public rights of way be allowed, as rights of way have
historically been the typical location for communications infi"astnu::ture. Monopoles can be
designed to replicate existing public utility structures. A single monopole would be far less
intrusive than a string of power line poles.
2_ Section 10, subdivision 4(B)-This section is our greatest concern with the ordinance
amendments as proposed. There is simply no reason for imposing such restrictive and
extraordinary setback requirements on the monopoles which support the wireless
communication infrastructure-This setback requirement would severely limit location options
for the infrastructure necessary to support wireless communications_ As noted above, we
believe this restriction will make it impossible to provide wireless communication services to
all areas of the City. We suggest that a more appropriate aesthetic setback requirement
would be the height of the pole Dr I1h times the height of the pole from a residential structure.
3. Section 10, subdivision 4(C). The two to ODe setback requirement from any lot line set forth
in this section is unique among the 20 or 30 similar ordinances which we have reviewed over
the past several years-This setback requirement would eliminate many of the potential
locations in the City which are not already eliminated by the exclusion from rural and
residential areas. Furthermore. this section is in direct conflict with subdivision 5(A), which
provides that towers shall meet the setbacks of the underlying zoning district_ We request
that subdivision 4(C) be stricken, in lieu of the setback requirement set forth in
subdivision 5(A).
4. Section 10, subdivision 4(0). The monopole construction which the wireless providers are
utilizing in this market is an extremely safe structure. When built to the requirements of the
appropriate building codes, these structures are safer and less likely to fail than virtually any
other structure in the City, including overhead electrical power lines_ There is DO need to
protect overhead electrical lines from these structures_ We suggest this section also be
stricken as unnecessary.
5_ Section 10, subdivision S(A)_ We suggest that this section be revised to allow monopoles to
be pushed up against both rear and side yard setback lines, in not only industrial but also
commercial, office and public properties, provided that the adjacent property falls within ODe
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of those zones. The concept here is to provide as much tlexibility as possible to locate the
poles in the best location on the site. Typically this is in a comer, out of the way of other
activity on the site.
6. Section 10, subdivision 7(B). Under present teclmology. the lowest the existing wireless
providers can go is approximately 7S feet. absent unique circumstances. Requiring that a
75-foot pole be designed for two users is unreasonable, because it is unlikely that any of the
existing users could use a height below 15 feet (existing users need approximately 20 feet
vertical separation between them). Most cities have required that poles over 75 feet in height
be designed to allow one additional user. Thi; is a requirement that AT&T and most other
providers have not objected to. Requiring the poles to be designed for two additional users
is excessive in that the additional bulk and cost ofthe pole to accommodate two additional
users is out of proportion to the likelihood that a single location could ever accommodate
three wireless providers.
7. Section 10, subdivision 9. We suggest that this subdivision either be stricken in its entirety.
or that everything after the first scntence be stricken as it deals with issues which are outside
the scope of the City'S zoning authority and jurisdiction. Title In of the Federal
Communications Act of 1934 (47 U. S.C. §30 1, et seq) confers exclusive jurisdiction over the
licensing and use of radio frequencies to the Federal Communications Commission. This
includes all matters relating to the use of radio frequencies and involving radio frequency
interference issues. The most recent case setting forth this principle is Drgyde y. GotJwn
Tower, Inc .• 13 F3rd 994 (6 111 Cir. 1994). Section 104 of the Telecommunications Act of
1996. while it expressly preserves local wning authority over personal wireless service
facilities, does oot confer any authority on local government to regulate in any way the use
of the radio frequency spectrum. The Conference Report 00 Section 104 specifically states:
The limitations on the roll and the powers of the commission under
this subparagraph relate to local land use regulations and are not
intended to limit or effect the commissioo's general authority over
radio telecommunications, including the authority to regulate the
construction, modification and operation of radio facilities.
The City simply has no authority to require that a provider address or explain the use of its
licensed radio frequencies. The requirements in this subdivision of the proposed ordinance
are preempted.
8. Section 10. subdivision 11(S)(C). This clause regulating interference should also be stricken,
for the reasons set forth immediately above.
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& BUTLER Eden Prairie Plannin8 Commission
March 24, 1997
PageS
These are our comments on the ordinance provided to us. We look fOlWard to continuing to work
with the City as this ordinance is further developed and refined.
Sincerely,
Peter K. Beck
p~
cc: Jean Johnson., Zoning Administrator (via fax)
Rick Rosow, City Attorney (via fax)
Ron Mielke (via fax)
Marie Grimm (via fax)
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EDWARD J. CRlscou.
GeNE N. F\JU.ER
LARKIN, HOFFMAN, DALY & LINDGREN, LTD.
JOliN 0. F\JU..IIER
FRANKl. HARVEY
CHARLa S. MOIlEI.l.
CHRISTOPHER J. DIETZEN
UNQA H. FISHER
THOMAS P. STOlTMAN
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JOHN E. OI£HL
JON S. SWlERZEWSKI
THOMASJ. FLYNN
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TOOO I. FREEMAN
GERALD L. SECK
JOHN B. LLNDQUIST
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PAIA. B. PWNI<EIT
PUll L. KILDOW
KATHLEEN IL PICOTTE NEVoUAN
MICHAEl. B. LEBARON
GREGORY e. KCRSTAD
GARY A. VNI CI.EVE •
IWIIB. L. II(lIMS
TIMOTHY J. MCMANUS
TIM011-IYJ._
PUll M. ANIlERSON
DONNO\ L. ROBACK
MICHAEl. W. SCH..EY
ROllIN B. J<REPS
TERRENCE e. BISHOP
USA .... GRAY
GARY .... REMIIEI<E
March 24, 1997
Members of the Planning Commission
City of Eden Prairie
8080 Mitchell Road
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344-2230
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
1500 NORWEST FINANCIAL CENTER
7900 XERXES AVENUE SOUTH
BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA 55431-1194
TELEPHONE (612) 835-3800
FAX (612) 896-3333
Re: Proposed Ordinance for Telecommunications Antennae and Towers
Dear Planning Commission Members:
CHR1STIlPHER J. HARRISTHAL
I<ENDEL J. ClHI.ROGGE
BRUCE J. DOUGl.AS
WILLIAM C. GRIFFIlH, JR.
JOHNR. HIll.
PETER J. COYlE
LARRY 0. MARTIN .wEe. BREMER
JOHN J. STEI'FENWlEN
DANIEL W. 'lOSS
PHUP Go AlDEN
MICHAEL J. SMmI
VlUSR.INDE
NO!eNF. PERRIN
NlNM.MI!\'ER
CHR1STIlPHER 0. JOHNICN
RBEE L. JACKSON
CHR1STIlPHER K. LARU8
M/IRC'f R. FROST
DOUGl.AS M. RAMLER
SICPMEN J. KAMINSKI
THOMASF.~
IWIIB. T. IWl'oEC _ .... ~EN
IWIIN IL NELSEN
JOHNF.I<I.OII
c. __
LYNNE IIIOEI.I.E MOORE
C. BRENl'ROe8INS
KRISTIN S. M8TGARD •
JOUE S. FREIlERIa<SON
OFCCtMSEL
.w:KF. DALY
D. I<ENNETH LINDGREN
AUAN e. MU.J.IGNI
'I\aClELL R. ANIlERSON
JOSEPH GITIS
• ALSO ADMITTED IN WISCONSIN
This firm represents American Portable Telecom ("APT") in connection with its plans to develop sites to
erect telecommunications antennae and towers in key locations throughout the Greater Twin Cities
Metropolitan Region, some of which may be within the City of Eden Prairie (the "City"). We understand
that the Planning Commission for the City is considering the above-referenced ordinance (the "Proposed
Ordinance") at its planning commission meeting this evening. The purpose of this letter is to present
APT's position with regard to the Proposed Ordinance.
APT was one of the successful bidders for new license rights to construct a wireless communications
franchise in the Twin Cities Region. APT must proceed immediately under its license to construct a
seamless telecommunications network' in the Twin Cities Region. It must install one hundred
seventy (170) antennae to commence operations by the spring of 1997.
In order to develop the communication network, APT needs to obtain tower sites for telecommunications
antennae of up to one hundred sixty-five (165) feet in height. APT has been evaluating proposed sites to
establish coverage in high demand locations, securing rights to the proposed sites from property owners,
and is processing applications throughout the Twin Cities Region seeking authorization for needed tower
and antenna locations.
Therefore, on behalf of APT, we request that the City consider the comments listed below regarding the
Proposed Ordinance. All capitalized terms that are not otherwise defined herein have the meanings
attributed to them in the Proposed Ordinance.
LARKIN, HOFFMAN, DALY & LINDGREN, LTD.
Members of the Planning
Commission
March 24, 1997
Page 2
1. SUBDMSION 3 (Towers in Rural and Residential Zonin~ Districts). Subpart B. This provision
establishes the requirements for placing a Commercial Wireless Telecommunications Tower'
Rural and Residential zoning districts. Subpart (1) states that such towers are allowed in ks
"when compatible with the nature of the park." The standards to be applie . this pr 'sion are
vague. We request that this provision be clarified. In addition, we request that C es be added
to the list of tower locations allowed in Rural and Residential districts.
2. SUBDMSION 4 (Height).
a. Subpart B. This provision states that the height of towers located in all districts shall not
exceed one (1) foot for each four (4) feet the tower is setback from a Rural or Residential
Zoning District, up to a maximum height of one hundred fifty (150) feet. We are opposed
to this method of setback detennination because it: (i) will interfere with the ability to site
communications towers; (ii)creates an unwarranted setback of up to six hundred (600)
feet; and (iii) will reduce the number of sites available in all districts. Therefore, we
request that this proviSion be changed to require that towers be set back at least the height
of the tower, plus ten (10) feet from any residential structure.
b. Subpart C. This provision states that height of towers shall not exceed one (1) foot for
each two (2) feet the tower is setback from the nearest lot line, up to a maximum height of
one hundred fifty (150) feet. Once again, we are opposed to this method of measuring
setback because it: (i) will interfere with the ability to site communications towers;
(ii) creates an additional setback requirement of up to three hundred (300) feet in non-
residential districts; (iii) will force towers to be placed in the middle of lots, preventing
other uses thereof, and (iv) will reduce the number of sites available in all districts.
Therefore, we request that this provision be changed to require that a tower be set back at
least the height of the tower, plus ten (10) feet from any residential structure.
In addition, since APT's system is designed to operate optimally at one hundred sixty-five (165)
feet, we request that the maximum height of towers be increased to one hundred sixty-five (165)
feet.
3. SUBDNISIQN 5 (Setbacks and Location). Subpart A. This provision requires towers to comply
with the setback requirements of the underlying zoning district, except in industrial zoning
districts where towers may encroach into the rear setback area in certain situations. We request
that towers be allowed to encroach into the side setback in industrial districts, under similar
circumstances.
4. SUBDMSIQN 6 (Co-Location ReQJ.lirements).
a. Subpart A. This provision requires applicants to co-locate equipment upon an existing
tower or building except in certain circumstances. We request that this provision be
revised as follows:
LARKIN, HOFFMAN, DALY & LINDGREN, LTD.
Members of the Planning
Commission
March 24, 1997
Page 3
A proposal for a new commercial wireless telecommunication service tower shall not be
approved unless the-City Manager or his designee finds it Can be documented that the
telecommunications equipment intended to be attached to the proposed tower cannot be
accommodated on an existing or approved tower, public utility structure, or building within
a one:half (1/2) mile (one-quarterbalf mile search radius for towers under 120 feet in
height, one qum1er mile for towers under 80 feet in height) of the proposed tower due to
one or more of the following reasons:
. (a) The planned equipment would exceed the structural capacity of an
existing or approved tower, public utility structure, or building, as
documented by a qualified and licensed professional engineer, and
if owned by applicant the existing or approved tower, public utility
structure, or building, cannot be reinforced, modified, or replaced
to accommodate planned or equivalent equipment at a reasonable
cost. .
til ',:
(b) The planned equipment would cause interference materially
impacting the usability of other existing or planned equipment at
the tower, public utility structure, or building as documented at
applicant's expense by a qualified and lieensed prefessienalradi2
frequency engineer and the interference cannot be prevented at a
reasonable cost.
(c) Existing or approved towers, public utility structures, or buildings
within the search radius cannot accommodate the planned
equipment at a height necessary to' function reasonably as
documented at applicant's expense by a qualified and lieen:sed
prefessional radio frequency engineer.
(d) Other unforeseen reasons that make it iBfeasieleimpractical to
locate the planned telecommunications equipment upon an existing
or approved tower, public utility structure or building.
(e) Tn spite of its reasonable efforts. within sixty (60) days. the
applicant Was unable to obtain approval to co-locate on an existina
or approved tower, public utility structure or buildina·
EXPLANATION. Our understanding of the various issues to be evaluated by engineers
suggests there are essentially two components to the evaluation. First, there may be
structural and design considerations of the physical equipment as erected. Secondly,
questions may be raised relating to the performance of transmission and reception
equipment used to provide wireless communication.
LARKIN, HOFFMAN, DALY & LINDGREN, LTD.
Members of the Planning
Commission
March 24, 1997
Page 4
It is reasonable to require that any construction be designed pursuant to plans and
specifications of a "licensed professional" engineer to assure the structure is designed to
withstand natural and artificial forces exerted upon it. This is an appropriate function of a
professional engineer. However, with respect to personal communications system
coverage/interference and capacity analyses for antenna location and height issues,
requiring such analysis be prepared by a "licensed professional" engineer presents a
problem. These are issues for qualified radio frequency engineers. Although there are a
limited number of "licensed professional" engineers who are also competent in issues of
radio frequency engineering, the fact of being licensed has no relation to competence in
radio frequency engineering. To obtain the best analysis of the technical issues involved,
the City would improve its position by obtaining analysis by a "competent radio frequency
engineer" without regard to local licensing.
With regard to the change in search radius to one-half (112) mile, certain limitations
inherent to the curren,t technology dictate that the area within which alternative locations
are available is limited to a one-half (1/2) mile radius, therefore, we request that the search
radius requirements be reduced to a maximum of one-half (112) mile. Any search area
greater than this distance will only develop unusable information.
b. Subpart B. This provision requires all commercial towers to be built to accommodate at
least two (2) additional users if the height of the tower is greater than one hundred (100)
f6et, and at least one (1) additional user if the height is greater than sixty (60) feet. Since
the current state of technology requires (i) antennas to be at least seventy (70) feet in height
to function effectively; and (ii) a separation of approximately twenty (20) feet is required
between antennas, we request that one hundred (100) feet be increased to one hundred
twenty (120) feet and that sixty (60) feet be increased to ninety (90) feet.
5. SUBDIVISION 8 (Tower and Antenna Design Requirements).
a. Subpart A. This provision establishes certain design requirements for towers. We request
that the phrase "camouflaging architectural treatments" be replaced with the term "design."
b. Subpart B. This provision requires towers to be of a monopole design "unless the City
Manager or his designee determines that an alternative design would better blend into the
surrounding environment." We request that the phrase "or that it better facilitates co-
location" be added to the end of this provision.
c. Subpart F. This provision limits the size of the face of an antenna in different
circumstances. We see no reason for the City to so limit the antenna face size. Therefore,
we request that this provision be removed.
6. SUBDIVISION 11 (Application).
LARKIN, HOFFMAN, DALY & LINDGREN, LTD.
Members of the Planning
Commission
March 24, 1997
Page 5
a. Subpart 3. This provision requires an application to construct a tower to include a listing
of the locations of all existing towers within one mile of the proposed tower and the
distances between such towers and the proposed tower. In light of the revisions request
regarding Subdivision 6(A) above, we request that one mile be changed to one-half (1/2)
mile.
b. Subpart 5. Item (c) of this provision requires an application to include a certificate stating
that the proposed equipment will not interfere with public safety equipment. We request
that the term "licensed engineer" be replaced with the term "radio frequency engineer."
(See discussion of Subdivision 6(A) above).
"
In addition, APT must respectfully oppose its inclusion in the Proposed Ordinance. Use of
a radio frequency is not a land use issue for local regulation. The Federal Communications
Commission license issued -to APT virtually assures non-interference. Moreover,
Section 704(a) of the :Telecommunications Act of 1996 (the "Act") (47 U.S.C.
332(c)(7)(iv)) provides that:
No State or local government or instrumentality thereof may regulate the
placement. constmction. and modification of personal wireless service
facilities on the basis of the environmental effects of radio freQJIeD.CY
emissions to the extent that such facilities comply with the [FCC's]
regulations concerning such emissions. (emphasis added)'
Therefore, we believe that this non-interference provision is unnecessary, and consequently
we request that this provision be removed.
Please make this letter part of the formal record of the City's deliberation on the Proposed Ordinance. If
you h,ave anl1estionp or concerns regarding any of these matters please call me at 896-3292. Sin~11~ K-C ~~/ ---LJ '/-<1 fj (!/~ '/~ VlV or gory .t.' orstad for
LiRKm,'HOFFMlN, DALY & LINDGREN, Ltd. / Y
cc:' John Barstow
Michelle Johnson
0286503.01
_ MAR. 25. 1997-' 5: 17PMnn US WES W
Date
Ms. Jean Johnson
City of Eden Prairie
8080 Mitchell Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Dear Ms. Johnson:
NO. 373
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the city'9 new proposed telecommunications
ordinance.
My comments pertain to Subdivision 4 "Helghr. In this sectlon of the proposed Ordinance,
paragraph B states that height wUI be limited to .. , foot of tower heIght for each 4 four of sat back
from either rural or resldentlal ~ed properties."
P.2/2
Our feeling is that this is highly restrictive and may bar entry to araas of Eden Prairie. This barrier
will likely mean that portions of Eden Prairie may not have adequate coverage. In many codes
throughout the metro area, this height/setback issue has been worded so towers must be setbac;k
1.5 to 2 times the tower height from the dosest residential Gtructure and not property line. This
allows, through careful site selection, the deployment of PCS service to aD in the community.
Subdivision 4. "Height". Paragraph C maintaIns ''that In all other zoning districts, height will be
limited to l' of tower height to every 2' of setback from property lines.· I believe this to be an
attempt to guide providers to zoning districts Where a communication tower tits with the property
use, Unfortunately this does not guide us to seek an Industrial zoned property over an offlcelretsn
zoned property as both will have the same restrictive height constraint. If It is the city of Eden
Pralrlals Intention to keep sitting In industrial and business, I would like to recommend a normal
building setback formula. This will encourage providers to locate in these areas and open a
number of the smaller parcels In the Industrial zones to be considered for antenna--sltlng.
Additionally. If will help with your co-locBtlon requirements.
EXAMPLE: If US West is allowed a 65' tall tower on a site based on the mandate of l' of height
for each 2' of setback and must allow for co-location of 1 additional user, It Is likely that no other
providers will be able to use the tower because with the required 20' separation of antenna, It
would piece the 2nd user at 45' above grade. This will not work for PCS providers as the
technology demands more height. Hence, you would and up with a second tower as opposed to 8
co-Iocate.
The same Is true of a 100' tower with space for two additional users. It is likely that no Dne would
be able to mak8 the lower antenna locations work with their system. hance, the city will face the
expanded need for more towers.
I believe a wey to head this off Is to allow normal building setbacks with allowed encroachment
Into the rear yard setbacks In Industrial dlstrlds and allow the max height to remain at 150'. as
apposed to linking height to setback from property lines. This Will encourage realistic co-IocatIon
from the industry and keep towers to a minimum in Eden Pralrte. As written in your draft, I can
see all providers. of which there will be approximately 9, needing Individual tower sites for each
system because the height limitations make the co-Iocatlon on shorter towers unfeasible from a
technical standpoint.
Pi ...... feel Dee to call mo at 612~"'~Z· /otI2b any quesllans y<lU havo. ~
s_~. ~ \~~~-~wr
V"VIoI.\2,~/rJ1
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SECTION: Consent Calendar
DEPARTMENT:
Finance
Checks 52003 to 52381
Wire Transfers 30 to 37
Action/Direction:
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Payment of Claims
DATE:
5/20/97
ITEM NO.
VI.
COUNCIL CHECK SUMMARY
DIVISION
N/A
LEGISLATIVE
GENERAL SERVICES
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
DATA PROCESSING
CITY MANAGER
FINANCE
HUMAN RESOURCES
COMMUNITY SERVICE
SOCIAL SERVICES
ENGINEERING
FACILITIES
ASSESSING
CIVIL DEFENSE
POLICE
FIRE
ANIMAL CONTROL
STREETS & TRAFFIC
PARK MAINTENANCE
STREET LIGHTING
FLEET SERVICES
ORGANIZED ATHLETICS
COMMUNITY DEV
COMMUNITY CENTER
BEACHES
YOUTH RECREATION
ADULT RECREATION
RECREATION ADMIN
ADAPTIVE REC
OAK POINT POOL
PUBLIC IMPROV PROJ
DEBT SERVICE PAYMENTS
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
CITY CENTER
SW METRO TRANSIT
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
PRAIRIE VILLAGE
PRAIRIEVIEW
PRESERVE
WATER DEPT
SEWER DEPT
STORM DRAINAGE
AGENCY FUNDS
EQUIPMENT
14-MAY-1997 (13:2S)
TOTAL
$634.92
$1,189.74
$12,700.29
$19,285.51
$398.59 '
$155.95
$13,024.63
$4,835.53
$3,495.62
$10,902.25
$9,053.86
$11,702.01
$5,398.98
$18.84
$22,640.01
$14,144.99
$432.15
$23,417.52
$21,985.29
$47,017.36
$14,007.82
$2,689.33
$259.18
$21,195.77
$664.25
$10,193.86
$473.92
$73.17
$297.13
$106.36
$146,279.23
$3,136.10
$103,234.36
$49,666.63
$9,262.00
$9,147.30
$29,139.63
$37,884.57
$23,535.75
$96,920.58
$2,434.36
$205.78
$7,584.00
$97,529.23
$888,354.35*
29,760.17
$918,114.52
COUNCIL CHECK REGISTER
CHECK NO CHECK AMOUNT
$800.00
$33.81
$1,874.10
$11,130.83
$2,192.12
$21,657.95
$118.80
$13,680.35
$60,140.85
$875.00
$13,569.43
$524.11
$21,963.00
$2,590.00
$88.20
$44,611.36
$48.90
$227.58
$22,560.05
$3,312.49
$29.00
$50.00
$2.00
$155.34
$394.00
$33,758.00
$50.00
$27.00
$58.00
$240.80
$420.00
VENDOR
BCL APPRAISALS INC
CATHY BOLDUC
CITY OF RICHFIELD
DAY DISTRIBUTING
DENNIS WITTENBERG
EAST SIDE BEVERAGE COMPANY
LARRY DOIG
MARK VII
MEDICA CHOICE
MIDWEST COCA COLA BOTTLING COM
MINNEGASCO
MN VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
OLIVIA CHRYSLER CENTER
OPTIMIST CLUB OF EDEN PRAIRIE
PEPSI COLA COMPANY
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT
QUALITY WINE & SPIRTS CO
THOMAS MONTGOMERY
THORPE DISTRIBUTING
ZIEGLER INC
ANGELA GLYER
ASPCA REGION 18
BARLOW SERVICE CENTER
BEST WESTERN MARSHALL INN
CITY OF BLOOMINGTON
CONTROL SERVICES OF MN
JAMES MORROW
JANE GOLDAMER
JUDY CORRIGAN
LYNDELL F FREY
MINNEAPOLIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
52003
52004
52005
52006
52007
52008
52009
52010
52011
52012
52013
52015
52016
52017
52018
52019
52020
52021
52022
52023
52024
52025
52026
52027
52028
52029
52030
52031
52032
52033
52034
52035
52036
52037
52038
52039
52040
52041
52042
52043
52044
52045
52046
52047
52048
52049
52050
52051
52052
52053
52054
52055
52056
52057
52058
$35.00 MSANI S/A J B PREECE
$230.00
$918.14
$298.80
$23.20
$22.17
$169.66
$2,803.83
$1,000.00
$267.50
$5,804.42
$840.00
$2,936.44
$52.00
$74.76
$30.00
$30.00
$15.00
$18.12
$15.00
$67.50
$78.00
$160.62
$44,283.70
PATRICIA A JOHNSON
PRAIRIE LAWN AND GARDEN
ROBICHONS THE IN-LINE SKATE SC
SHERRY BUTCHER-YOUNGHANS
SPENCER CONRAD
SPS COMPANIES
US POSTMASTER -HOPKINS
WEST SUBURBAN COLUMBUS CREDIT
BALDWIN SUPPLY CO
CARD SERVICES-BUSINESS CARD
CHILD PLAY THEATRE COMPANY
CITY OF RICHFIELD
CRAIG RENO
CYNTHIA LANENBERG
DALE JOHNSEN
DARREN STORKAMP
DAVE SCHMIT
DIANE HANSON
DIANE REITZ
DUSTIN DOBITZ
EFFIE SPENTZOS-WAGGONER
EMILY EASTBURN
GROSSNAN CHEVROLET COMPANY INC
13-MAY-1997 (10:29)
DESCRIPTION
APPR. 6811 FLY CLOUD DR
OPERATING SUPPLIES-GENERAL
MTR VEH REG & EX TAX
BEER 6/12
FURNACE REIMBURSEMENT
BEER 6/12
MILEAGE AND PARKING
BEER 6/12
COBRA COSTS/REV
MISC TAXABLE
GAS
ELECTRIC
AUTOS
OTHER CONTRACTED SERVICES
MISC TAXABLE
EMPLOYERS PERA
BEER 6/12
FIRE DEPT CONFERENCE
BEER 6/12
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
RFND SWIMMING HOLLY
REG 18 CERT TRAILS
EMPLOYEE AWARD
CHRIS MALLARD 6-23-97
RFND REG FEE SLED HOCKEY
IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTS
SCHOOLS
RFND SKATING
RFND SWIMMING
MILEAGE AND PARKING
SCHOOLS
JAMES MORROW/AMER DRUG CONF
DENTAL REIMBURSEMENT
CONTRACTED EQUIP REPAIR
INSTRUCTOR SERVICE
TRAVEL
OPERATING SUPPLIES-GENERAL
REPAIR & MAINT SUPPLIES
POSTAGE
PAYROLL 4-25-97
BUILDING MATERIALS
MISCELLANEOUS
DRAMA CAMP 96
MTR VEH REG & EXCISE TAX
RFND ADULT GOLF
MILEAGE AND PARKING
RFND ADULT TENNIS
RFND ADULT TENNIS
RFND YOUTH ROLLER HOCKEY
RFND SWIMMING
RFND YOUTH ROLLER HOCKEY
OTHER CONTRACTED SERVICES
RFND BRYANT LAKE DAY CAMP
SCHOOLS
AUTOS
PROGRAM
TH212/SHADY OAK/FLYING CLOUD
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
PRAIRIE VILLAGE LIQUOR #1
1993 REHAB 54044
PRAIRIE VILLAGE LIQUOR #1
FIRE
PRAIRIE VILLAGE LIQUOR #1
BENEFITS
PRAIRIE VILLAGE LIQUOR #1
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
STORMWATER LIFTSTATION
P/R REVOLVING FD
SPECIAL EVENTS/TRIPS
PRESERVE LIQUOR #2
FD 10 ORG
PRAIRIE VILLAGE LIQUOR #1
FIRE
PRAIRIE VILLAGE LIQUOR #1
STREET MAINTENANCE
OAK POINT LESSONS
POLICE
HUMAN RESOURCES
POLICE
ADAPTIVE RECREATION
RETROFIT
POLICE
ICE ARENA
POOL LESSONS
PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
POLICE
POLICE
BENEFITS
WATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
SPRING SKILL DEVELOP
IN SERVICE TRAINING
FIRE
FIRE STATION #1
COMMUNITY SERVICES
FD 10 ORG
STARING LAKE
IN SERVICE TRAINING
DRAMA CAMP
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
SPRING SKILL DEVELOP
FIRE
SPRING SKILL DEVELOP
SPRING SKILL DEVELOP
SPRING SKILL DEVELOP
OAK POINT LESSONS
SPRING SKILL DEVELOP
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
DAY CAMP
POLICE
WATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
COUNCIL CHECK REGISTER
CHECK NO CHECK AMOUNT
52059
52060
52061
52062
52063
52064
52065
52066
52067
52068
52069
52070
52072
52073
52074
52075
52079
52080
52081
52082
52083
52084
52085
52086
52087
52088
52090
52091
52092
52093
52094
52095
52096
52097
52098
52099
52100
52101
52102
52103
52104
52105
52106
52107
52108
52109
52110
52111
52112
52113
52114
52115
52116
52117
52118
$625.00
$5,342.30
$34.00
$4.40
$12.00
$12,075.33
$25.37
$25.35
$30.00
$52.00
$38.00
$405.51
$36.40
$79.82
$895.00
$855.59
$200.00
$255.71
$76.89
$29.00
$40.00
$85.55
$29.00
$95.51
$20.33
$6,009.16
$376.92
$267.50
$23.00
$3.50
$463.46
$15.00
$18.12
$15.00
$199.37
$50.00
$5,346.96
$29.00
$584.88
$600.00
$421.74
$54.89
$29.00
$47.12
$35.00
$28.00
$460.00
$30.00
$5.00
$86.00
$497.70
$50.00
$46.00
$58.00
$86.00
VENDOR
HENNEPIN PARKS
HOME VALU
JEAN BORDEAU
JENIFER PRINCE
JUDy MCGREW
KODET ARCHITECTURAL GRP LTD
LISA JOHNSON
LYNETTE GUST
MARCIA RICH
MARILYN MCNAMEE
MARY LARSEN
MERLINS ACE HARDWARE
MICHAEL W JACQUES
MINNESOTA BUSINESS FORMS
PAUL O'CONNELL
PROEX PHOTO SYSTEMS
ROBICHONS THE IN-LINE SKATE SC
SATELLITE SHELTERS INC
SCOTT TAYLOR
SHERRY WEIS
SUSAN HUGHES
SUSAN KOCHER
SUSAN LOYD
TRIA MANN
TRICIA SPRENGELER
US WEST COMMUNICATIONS
VALLEY PLUMBING
BALDWIN SUPPLY CO
BETH DEAM
BK SHAH
CARD SERVICES-BUSINESS CARD
DAVE SCHMIT
DIANE HANSON
DIANE REITZ
DRISKILLS NEW MARKET
EDEN PRAIRIE CHAMBER OF COMMER
JERRY'S ENTERPRISES INC
JOAN CLARK
NORTH STAR ICE
PARKWAY APARTMENTS
REAL GEM
RITZ CAMERA
SANDRA BOHN
SANDY WERTS
TERESA WHEELER
AMY LINDHOLM
CITY OF CRYSTAL
DAWN CARDARELLE
EDWARD WHELAN
ELYCE KASTIGAR
ERIC SIT
GALYANS SPORTING GOOD
JAN APLIN
JEANNE HALL
JOEL KLUTE
13-MAY-1997 (10:29)
DESCRIPTION
SPECIAL EVENTS FEES
KITCHEN CABINETS DALE JOHNSON
RFND JR SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
RFND AGILTY DOG TRAINING
RFND CAMP PRESCHOOL
DESIGN & CONST
RFND SWIMMING
RFND SWIMMING
RFND ADULT TENNIS
RFND ADULT GOLF
RFND JUNIOR GOLF
OPERATING SUPPLIES-GENERAL
MILEAGE AND PARKING
OFFICE SUPPLIES
DMG DEPOSIT LINDA SENES
PHOTO SUPPLIES
DEPOSIT SAFETY CAMP
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
OPERATING SUPPLIES-GENERAL
RFND SWIMMING ASHLEY
RFND YOUTH ROLLER HOCKEY
EXP UNDERWATER WORLD
RFND SWIMMING
MILEAGE AND PARKING
RFND GYMNASTICS
TELEPHONE
BLDG SURCHARGES
BUILDING MATERIALS
RFND SWIMMING
RFND SWIMMING
TRAVEL
RFND YOUTH ROLLER HOCKEY
RFND SWIMMING
RFND YOUTH ROLLER HOCKEY
OPERATING SUPPLIES-GENERAL
TRAVEL
CONTRACTED REPAIR & MAINT
RFND SWIMMING
MISC TAXABLE
DMG DEP LORI LEE HAUGLID
AWARDS
PHOTO SUPPLIES
RFND SWIMMING
MILEAGE AND PARKING
WSIA FOR CATHERINE WHEELER
RFND GYMNASTINCS
LOCAL 49 LABOR SPRING CONF.
OTHER CONTRACTED SERVICES
RFND STARGAZING
TRAVEL
INSTRUCTOR SERVICE
LICENSES & TAXES
RFND PAINTING CAMP
RFND SWIMMING
TRAVEL
PROGRAM
DAY CAMP
1993 REHAB 54044
SPRING SKILL DEVELOP
SPRING SKILL DEVELOP
KIDS KORNER
PW STORAGE FACILITY
POOL LESSONS
POOL LESSONS
SPRING SKILL DEVELOP
SUMMER SKILL DEVELOP
SPRING SKILL DEVELOP
PARK MAINTENANCE
PRESERVE LIQUOR #2
GENERAL
HOPE LOAN PROGRAM
POLICE
SUMMER SAFETY CAMP
PW STORAGE FACILITY
FIRE
POOL LESSONS
SPRING SKILL DEVELOP
OUTDOOR CTR PROGRAM
POOL LESSONS
ADAPTIVE RECREATION
SPRING SKILL DEVELOP
WATER UTILITY-GENERAL
PLUMBING SURCHARGE
STARING LAKE
POOL LESSONS
POOL LESSONS
IN SERVICE TRAINING
SPRING SKILL DEVELOP
OAK POINT LESSONS
SPRING SKILL DEVELOP
SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM
IN SERVICE TRAINING
PRESERVE LIQUOR #2
POOL LESSONS
PRAIRIE VILLAGE LIQUOR #1
HOPE LOAN PROGRAM
COUNCIL
TREE DISEASE
POOL LESSONS
REC SUPERVISOR
POOL LESSONS
SPRING SKILL DEVELOP
IN SERVICE TRAINING
ACCESSIBILITY
OUTDOOR CTR PROGRAM
IN SERVICE TRAINING
SPRING SKILL DEVELOP
HUMAN RESOURCES
ARTS CAMP
POOL LESSONS
IN SERVICE TRAINING
COUNCIL CHECK REGISTER
CHECK NO CHECK AMOUNT
52119
52120
52121
52122
52123
52124
52125
52126
52127
52128
52129
52130
52131
52132
52133
52161
52162
52163
52164
52165
52170
52171
52172
52173
52174
52175
52176
52178
52179
52180
52181
52182
52183
52184
52185
52186
52187
52188
52190
52191
52192
52193
52194
52195
52196
52197
52198
52199
52200
52201
52202
52203
52204
52205
52206
$358.00
$68.48
$5.00
$20.33
$31.66
$15.86
$195.00
$35.00
$26.00
$25.33
$15.12
$17.50
$18.67
$9,262.00
$35.00
$783.75
$295.40
$228.20
$22.00
$954.57
$258.00
$11.00
$1,384.75
$123.20
$1,022.25
$286.20
$392.29
$30,830.99
$25.00
$76.68
$690.19
$1,961.73
$1,587.88
$87.05
$166.40
$23,852.00
$45.00
$53,168.66
$123.42
$125.00
$341. 87
$57.75
$532.50
$357.27
$211.29
$46.64
$7,767.67
$40.42
$250.86
$740.00
$506.81
$971.02
$803.42
$133.29
$72.00
VENDOR
JOHN MOORMAN ASSOCIATES
JULIE TAINTOR
JULIE WHELAN
KELLY VORTHERMS
LISA RILLO
MARY BROWN
MILE
MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
NANCY KONKEL
PEGGY IRRTHUM
RITA JOHNSON
ROSETTI VAASSEN
SCOTT BLOOMER
SUBURBAN TRANSIT ASSOCIATION
SUSAN KOCHER
ANCHOR PAPER COMPANY
CENTEX REAL ESTATE CORPORATION
CUB FOODS EDEN PRAIRIE
DONNA WERDICK
GENUINE PARTS COMPANY
HOKANSON PLUMBING
JAMES MATTACOLA
JEFFREY JOHNSON
KRAEMERS HARDWARE INC
LAURIE HENNING
MCGOUGH CONSTRUCTION
MENARDS
OPM INFO SYSTEMS, BRAD STARR
TWIN CITY AREA LABOR MGMT COUN
JIM RICHARDSON
BELLBOY CORPORATION
CHERINGTON INTERIORS LTD
CITY OF RICHFIELD
DFAS,OPLOC
ELANDER MECHANICAL
GROSSNAN CHEVROLET COMPANY INC
JANENE MCBRIDE-HEBERT
NORTHERN STATES POWER CO
PETTY CASH-POLICE DEPT
AAHPERD
ACT ELECTRONICS INC
AEC ENGINEERING
ALAN SHILEPSKY CONSULTING INC
AMERICAN LINEN SUPPLY COMPANY
AQUA ENGINEERING INC
ARBOURS GARDEN & FLORAL CENTER
B & F DISTRIBUTING
B & STOOLS
BAUER BUILT TIRE AND BATTERY
BEACON BALLFIELDS-DIV LODESTAR
BECKER ARENA PRODUCTS INC
BELLBOY CORPORATION
BETH AND MORLEY BURNETT
BLOOMINGTON LOCK AND SAFE
BRAD ZIOLA
13-MAY-1997 (10:29)
DESCRIPTION
CPO KEVIN MOREHOUSE
PHOTO SUPPLIES
RFND STARGAZING
RFND GYMNASTICS
RFND ADULT GOLF
RFND SWIMMING
DATA PRACTICES ACT-KATHY PORTA
JOHN GERTZ-18TH ANN. CONF.
RFND SWIMMING
RFND JR GOLF
RFND SWIMMING
SCHOOLS
RFND DANCELINE
1996 COALITION DUES
INSTRUCTOR SERVICE
OFFICE SUPPLIES
DEPOSITS
OPERATING SUPPLIES-GENERAL
RFND TAl CHI CHIH
EQUIPMENT PARTS
SALES-WATER METERS
RFND POP PIANO WORKSHOP
SCHOOLS
OPERATING SUPPLIES-GENERAL
SCHOOLS
DEPOSITS
REPAIR & MAINT SUPPLIES
COMPUTERS
CONFERENCE
POLICE EQUIPMENT
TOBACCO PRODUCTS
OFFICE EQUIPMENT
AUTOS
POLICE EQUIPMENT
SALES-WATER METERS
AUTOS
SCHOOLS
ELECTRIC
CONFERENCE
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS
OPERATING SUPPLIES-GENERAL
DESIGN & CONST
OTHER CONTRACTED SERVICES
OTHER CONTRACTED SERVICES
LANDSCAPE MTLS & AG SUPPL
OPERATING SUPPLIES-GENERAL
MOTOR FUELS
SMALL TOOLS
EQUIPMENT PARTS
OPERATING SUPPLIES-GENERAL
REPAIR & MAINT SUPPLIES
TOBACCO PRODUCTS
REPAIR & MAINT SUPPLIES
OPERATING SUPPLIES-GENERAL
OTHER CONTRACTED SERVICES
5
PROGRAM
IN SERVICE TRAINING
POLICE
OUTDOOR CTR PROGRAM
SPRING SKILL DEVELOP
SPRING SKILL DEVELOP
POOL LESSONS
IN SERVICE TRAINING
IN SERVICE TRAINING
OAK POINT LESSONS
SPRING SKILL DEVELOP
OAK POINT LESSONS
FITNESS CLASSES
SPRING SKILL DEVELOP
TRANSIT SYSTEM
OUTDOOR CTR PROGRAM
GENERAL
ESCROW
FIRE
SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
PLUMBING SURCHARGE
SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM
IN SERVICE TRAINING
WATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
IN SERVICE TRAINING
ESCROW
WATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
SEWER ACCOUNT
IN SERVICE TRAINING
POLICE
PRAIRIE VILLAGE LIQUOR #1
EP CITY CTR OPERATING COSTS
P/W REVOLVING FUND
POLICE
WATER DEPT
P/W REVOLVING FUND
IN SERVICE TRAINING
STORMWATER LIFTSTATION
IN SERVICE TRAINING
IN SERVICE TRAINING
TCD INVENTORY
HIDDEN PONDS TOWER
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
PRAIRIE VILLAGE LIQUOR #1
STREET MAINTENANCE
SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
PARK MAINTENANCE
ICE ARENA
PRAIRE VIEW LIQUOR #3
ICE ARENA
PW STORAGE FACILITY
SOFTBALL
COUNCIL CHECK REGISTER
CHECK NO CHECK AMOUNT
52207
52208
52209
52210
52211
52212
52213
52214
52215
52216
52217
52218
52219
52220
52221
52222
52223
52224
52225
52226
52227
52228
52229
52230
52231
52232
52233
52234
52235
52236
52237
52238
52239
52240
52241
52242
52243
52244
52245
52246
52247
52248
52249
52250
52251
52252
52253
52254
52255
52256
52257
52258
52259
52260
52261
$468.00
$175.00
$216.72
$50.23
$466.16
$3,065.61
$22.15
$295.00
$288.43
$1,128.02
$301.00
$250.00
$19.95
$123.96
$1,580.82
$79.00
$45.49
$10,793.25
$265.25
$435.98
$350.09
$1,773.46
$179.96
$41,990.00
$162.00
$2,466.60
$718.77
$515.90
$116.50
$5,850.16
$465.00
$30.00
$40.00
$23.70
$52.35
$322.05
$398.99
$8,978.00
$3,136.10
$645.00
$252.00
$360.00
$363.44
$210.89
$1,173.64
$454.92
$1,254.12
$4,246.56
$77.25
$43.23
$164.41
$167.33
$1,603.28
$31,522.00
$117.65
VENDOR
BRENDA JERDE
BRIAN WIPPERMAN MEMORIAL GUN R
BRIN NORTHWESTERN GLASS CO
BROADWAY AWARDS
CAMAS-SHIELY DIVISION
CAPITOL COMMUNICATIONS
CARLSON REFRIGERATION CO
CARTEGRAPH SYSTEMS INC
CENTRAIRE INC
CHANHASSEN BUMPER TO BUMPER
CHAPIN CONSTRUCTION BULLETIN I
CHRIS JESSEN
CIGAR AFICIONADO
CITY OF RICHFIELD
CLEAN SWEEP INC
COMMUNICATION BRIEFINGS
CONNEY SAFETY PRODUCTS
CONTRACT MAINTENANCE SERVICE
COPY CHECK
COPY EQUIPMENT INC
D C HEY COMPANY
DANKO EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT CO
DATA FIBER PRODUCTS INC
DON RIHN TRANSPORT
DOUGLAS PROHASKI
E F JOHNSON CO
EARL F ANDERSON
EDEN PRAIRIE APPLIANCE
EDEN PRAIRIE FLORIST
EDEN PRAIRIE SCHOOL DISTRICT N
EKLUNDS TREE AND BRUSH DISPOSA
ELVIN SAFETY SUPPLY INC
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW INSTITUTE
EXPRESS MESSENGER SYSTEMS INC
FEDEX
FERRELLGAS
FIBRCOM
FINLEY BROS INC
FIRSTAR TRUST COMPANY
FLEX COMPENSATION INC
FRANK LAVALLE
IFRITZ COMPANY INC
GALAXY COMPUTER SERVICES
GALLS INC
GAMETIME
GARTNER REFRIGERATION & MFG IN
GE CAPITAL
GENERAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT COMPA
GETTMAN COMPANY
GLENROSE FLORAL AND GIFT SHOPS
GLENWOOD INGLEWOOD
GRAINGER
GREATER MINNEAPOLIS AREA CHAPT
GROSSNAN CHEVROLET COMPANY INC
HARMON FULL SERVICE GROUP
13-MAY-1997 (10:29)
DESCRIPTION
OTHER CONTRACTED SERVICES
RENTALS
REPAIR & MAINT SUPPLIES
AWARDS
GRAVEL
REPAIR & MAINT SUPPLIES
FURNITURE & FIXTURES
OTHER CONTRACTED SERVICES
CONTRACTED BLDG REPAIRS
EQUIPMENT PARTS
ADVERTISING
OTHER CONTRACTED SERVICES
POSTAGE
TRANSPORTATION
REPAIR & MAINT SUPPLIES
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS
TRAINING SUPPLIES
SWEEPING
OFFICE EQUIPMENT
OPERATING SUPPLIES-GENERAL
CONTRACTED REPAIR & MAINT
TRAINING SUPPLIES
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
OTHER CONTRACTED SERVICES
OTHER CONTRACTED SERVICES
OTHER EQUIPMENT
SIGNS
CONTRACTED REPAIR & MAINT
OPERATING SUPPLIES-GENERAL
GYM RENTAL
WASTE DISPOSAL
OPERATING SUPPLIES-GENERAL
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS
OPERATING SUPPLIES-GENERAL
POSTAGE
MOTOR FUELS
COMMUNICATIONS
OPERATING SUPPLIES-GENERAL
PAYING AGENT
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
OTHER CONTRACTED SERVICES
OPERATING SUPPLIES-GENERAL
CONTRACTED REPAIR & MAINT
POLICE EQUIPMENT
BUILDING MATERIALS
REPAIR & MAINT SUPPLIES
6491075-000
CONTRACTED REPAIR & MAINT
MISC TAXABLE
EMPLOYEE AWARD
REPAIR & MAINT SUPPLIES
REPAIR & MAINT SUPPLIES
OTHER CONTRACTED SERVICES
AUTOS
REPAIR & MAl NT SUPPLIES
VOLLEYBALL
POLICE
PROGRAM
EPCC MAINTENANCE
RACQUETBALL
STREET MAINTENANCE
EPCC MAINTENANCE
PRAIRE VIEW LIQUOR #3
STREET MAINTENANCE
FIRE STATION #2
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
SUNNYBROOK RD W HOMEWARD HILLS
ICE ARENA
GENERAL
ADULT PROGRAM
PARK MAINTENANCE
HUMAN RESOURCES
HUMAN RESOURCES
STREET MAINTENANCE
OUTDOOR CTR PROGRAM
ENGINEERING DEPT
GENERAL
FIRE
POLICE
LIME SLUDGE
SOFTBALL
POLICE
TRAFFIC SIGNALING
FIRE
FIRE
WINTER SKILL DEVELOP
TREE REMOVAL
FIRE
ENGINEERING DEPT
ENGINEERING DEPT
GENERAL
ICE ARENA
POLICE
PARK MAINTENANCE
B & I PAYMENTS
HUMAN RESOURCES
SOFTBALL
POOL LESSONS
INFORMATION SYSTEM
POLICE
STARING LAKE
ICE ARENA
GENERAL
FIRE
PRAIRIE VILLAGE LIQUOR #1
HUMAN RESOURCES
FITNESS CENTER
EPCC MAINTENANCE
POOL LESSONS
pis REVOLVING FD
EPCC MAINTENANCE
COUNCIL CHECK REGISTER
CHECK NO CHECK AMOUNT
52262
52263
52264
52265
52266
52267
52268
52269
52270
52271
52272
52273
52274
52275
52276
52277
52278
52279
52280
52281
52282
52283
52284
52285
52286
52287
52288
52289
52290
52291
52292
52293
52294
52295
52296
52297
52298
52299
52300
52301
52302
52303
52304
52305
52306
52307
52308
52309
52310
52311
52312
52313
52314
52315
52316
$379.33
$2,548.00
$118.66
$2,589.90
$554.50
$399.38
$124,207.00
$768.00
$417.04
$62.73
$1,320.76
$5,167.00
$224.59
$622.13
$246.25
$80.00
$72.00
$192.15
$39.25
$499.78
$6,732.71
$59.72
$1,863.15
$180.00
$67.58
$156.87
$664.25
$300.00
$1,429.70
$273.71
$2,823.75
$92.00
$1,788.56
$207.90
$40.00
$6,884.00
$542.64
$53.00
$556.80
$139.80
$5.00
$46.00
$4,730.36
$17,547.92
$40.00
$40.00
$52.28
$739.53
$74.53
$269.81
$6,259.44
$9,619.50
$1,579.98
$16.58
$120.00
VENDOR
HENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFF
HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER
HENNEPIN CTY TREASURER ATTN D
HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
HILLYARD
HIRSHFIELDS PAINT MANUFACTURIN
HUNERBERG CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
ICMA
INTERNATIONAL SUNPRINTS INC
J H LARSON ELECTRICAL COMPANY
JANEX INC
JASON-NORTHCO L.P. #1
JIM HATCH SALES CO
JOEL WESTACOTT
JOSH HENDERSON
JOSH LANNON
KARl YOUNG
KEN ANDERSON TRUCKING
KINKOS INC
KNOX BUILDING MATERIALS
KODET ARCHITECTURAL GRP LTD
LAKE COUNTRY DOOR
LAKE REGION VENDING
LEE BRANT
LOFFLER BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC
MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT INC
MARINE RESCUE PRODUCTS INC
MARTIN-MCALLISTER
MASYS CORPORATION
MAXI-PRINT INC
MED-COMPASS, INC.
MEDTOX
METRO ATHLETIC SUPPLY
METRO EROSION INC
METRO LEGAL SERVICES INC
MICHAEL BARCLAY
MIDWAY INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO IN
MIDWEST TELETRON INC
MINNEAPOLIS ST PAUL METROPOLIT
MINNESOTA BLUEPRINT
MINNESOTA CONWAY
MINNESOTA DEPT OF HEALTH
MINNESOTA UC FUND
MTI DISTRIBUTING CO
NATE LINDHOLM
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES
NCR CORPORATION
NEBCO EVANS DISTRIBUTING
NORTHERN
NORTHLAND BUSINESS SYSTEMS
OPM INFO SYSTEMS, BRAD STARR
PACIFIC SAFETY PRODUCTS INC
PAPCO JANITORIAL EQUIPMENT
PARAGON CABLE
PERSONNEL DECISIONS INTL
13-MAY-1997 (10:29)
DESCRIPTION
BOARD OF PRISONERS SVC
BOARD OF PRISONERS SVC
PW 24-49-83
SCHOOLS
REPAIR & MAINT SUPPLIES
OPERATING SUPPLIES-GENERAL
BUILDING
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS
AWARDS
WASTE DISPOSAL
CLEANING SUPPLIES
REPAIR & MAINT SUPPLIES
OPERATING SUPPLIES-GENERAL
OTHER CONTRACTED SERVICES
OTHER CONTRACTED SERVICES
OTHER CONTRACTED SERVICES
OTHER CONTRACTED SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
PRINTING
REPAIR & MAINT SUPPLIES
DESIGN & CONST
CONTRACTED BLDG REPAIRS
TOBACCO PRODUCTS
OTHER CONTRACTED SERVICES
OFFICE SUPPLIES
EQUIPMENT PARTS
OPERATING SUPPLIES-GENERAL
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE
CONTRACTED COMM MAINT
PRINTING
PERSONNEL TESTING
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
OPERATING SUPPLIES-GENERAL
OTHER CONTRACTED SERVICES
OTHER CONTRACTED SERVICES
DEPOSITS
CONTRACTED REPAIR & MAINT
TELEPHONE
LAND RENTAL
OPERATING SUPPLIES-GENERAL
CONTRACTED REPAIR & MAINT
KARLA PETERSON CERT FEE A&B
UNEMPLOYMENT COMP
REPAIR & MAINT SUPPLIES
OTHER CONTRACTED SERVICES
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS
OPERATING SUPPLIES-GENERAL
MERCHANDISE FOR RESALE
ACCT #12852
OFFICE SUPPLIES
CONTRACTED REPAIR & MAINT
CLOTHING & UNIFORMS
CONTRACTED EQUIP REPAIR
CABLE TV
COMPARABLE WORTH MAINT
1
POLICE
POLICE
PROGRAM
TCD INVENTORY
FIRE
RACQUETBALL
PARK MAINTENANCE
CUB FOOD STORE CONSTRUCTION
COUNCIL
VOLLEYBALL
EP CITY CTR OPERATING COSTS
EP CITY CTR OPERATING COSTS
PRAIRIE VILLAGE LIQUOR #1
PARK MAINTENANCE
COMMUNITY SERVICES
BASKETBALL
ADULT OPEN GYM
VOLLEYBALL
ANIMAL WARDEN PROJECT
COMMUNITY SERVICES
PARK MAINTENANCE
PW STORAGE FACILITY
FIRE STATION #5
PRESERVE LIQUOR #2
SOFTBALL
CITY MANAGER
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
ROUND LAKE-BEACH
BENEFITS
POLICE
POLICE
FIRE
HUMAN RESOURCES
PARK MAINTENANCE
STARING LAKE
1994 REHAB 55041
ESCROW
FIRE
GENERAL
FLYING CLOUD ATHLETIC FIELDS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
FIRE
WATER UTILITY-GENERAL
BENEFITS
PARK MAINTENANCE
ADULT OPEN GYM
CITY MANAGER
COMMUNITY CENTER ADMIN
CONCESSIONS
EP CITY CTR OPERATING COSTS
GENERAL
INFORMATION SYSTEM
POLICE
FIRE STATION #5
COMMUNITY SERVICES
HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNCIL CHECK REGISTER
CHECK NO CHECK AMOUNT
52317
52318
52319
52320
52321
52322
52323
52324
52325
52326
52327
52328
52329
52330
52331
52332
52333
52334
52335
52336
52337
52338
52339
52340
52341
52342
52343
52344
52345
52346
52347
52348
52349
52351
52352
52353
52354
52355
52356
52357
52358
52359
52360
52361
52362
52363
52364
52365
52366
52367
52368
52369
52370
52371
52372
$191.00
$101. 25
$377.47
$107.59
$69.12
$6,666.18
$905.25
$11.10
$319.30
$53.37
$5.00
$354.96
$910.95
$100.00
$301.61
$125.00
$1,640.40
$281. 06
$150.00
$21.26
$78.40
$168.50
$80.00
$10,674.00
$3,712.75
$465.00
$46.66
$337.74
$5,250.69
$4,689.50
$155.28
$2,577.24
$3,842.65
$23.36
$200.00
$100.00
$70.85
$240.42
$58.51
$125.00
$141. 52
$152.00
$50.00
$756.00
$36.64
$1. 30
$700.00
$130.04
$34.95
$990.72
$8.95
$1,222.15
$1,570.88
$532.50
$48.00
VENDOR
PLANT HEALTH CARE INC
POWER MUSIC
PRAIRIE ELECTRIC COMPANY
PRAIRIE LAWN AND GARDEN
PRAIRIE OFFSET PRINTING
PROGROUP
QUALITY WASTE CONTROL INC
QUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER
RDO EQUIPMENT CO
REPORTERS PAPER AND MFG CO.
RESEARCH AND STATISTICS MDES
RESPOND SYSTEMS
RETROFIT RECYCLING INC
RICHARD L MUELLER PHD
RICHARDS ASPHALT COMPANY
RICHFIELD COMMUNITY CENTER
RIEKE CARROLL MULLER ASSOCIATE
RIGID HITCH INCORPORATED
RILEY PURGATORY BLUFF CREEK WT
RITZ CAMERA
ROADRUNNER TRANSPORTATION INC
ROGERS SERVICE CO
ROOT 0 MATIC
RUSHING COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTIO
SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES
SIMPLEX TIME RECORDER CO
SMITH & WESSON
SNAP-ON TOOLS
SNELL MECHANICAL INC
SOUTH HENNEPIN REGIONAL PLANNI
SOUTHWEST CONTRACTORS SUPPLY
SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN PUBLISHING
ST PAUL BOOK & STATIONERY
STAR TRIBUNE
STEVE BREWER
STEWART TITLE
STREICHERS
STRINGER BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC
SUBURBAN CHEVROLET GEO
SWEDLUNDS
THE PROMOTION GROUP
TIE COMMUNICATIONS INC
TIMOTHY PELTIER
TOM HOLMES
TOWN AND COUNTRY DODGE
TRANS UNION CORPORATION
TREE INC
TWIN CITY OXYGEN CO
TWIN CITY TIRE
UNIFORMS UNILIMITED
UNLIMITED SUPPLIES INC
URBAN COMMUNICATIONS
US FILTER/WATERPRO
USA WASTE SERVICES INC
VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP
13-MAY-1997 (10:29)
DESCRIPTION
OPERATING SUPPLIES-GENERAL
OPERATING SUPPLIES-GENERAL
REPAIR & MAINT SUPPLIES
REPAIR & MAINT SUPPLIES
PRINTING
CONFERENCE
WASTE DISPOSAL
POSTAGE
EQUIPMENT PARTS
OFFICE SUPPLIES
OPERATING SUPPLIES-GENERAL
EQUIPMENT PARTS
WASTE DISPOSAL
SCHOOLS
PATCHING ASPHALT
TRAVEL
DESIGN & CONST
NEW CAR EQUIPMENT
PRINTING
VIDEO SUPPLIES
CONTRACTED REPAIR & MAINT
CONTRACTED REPAIR & MAINT
CONTRACTED BLDG REPAIRS
BUILDING
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
REPAIR & MAINT SUPPLIES
CONTRACTED REPAIR & MAINT
SMALL TOOLS
REPAIR & MAINT SUPPLIES
1ST QTR FSC
OPERATING SUPPLIES-GENERAL
LEGAL NOTICES PUBLISHING
OFFICE SUPPLIES
AF52T001
OTHER CONTRACTED SERVICES
OVRPYMT PARCEL 2011622230066
TRAINING SUPPLIES
OFFICE SUPPLIES
EQUIPMENT PARTS
WASTE DISPOSAL
POLICE EQUIPMENT
CONTRACTED BLDG MAl NT
CONTRACTED REPAIR & MAINT
OTHER CONTRACTED SERVICES
NEW CAR EQUIPMENT
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
OTHER CONTRACTED SERVICES
SAFETY SUPPLIES
CONTRACTED REPAIR & MAINT
CLOTHING & UNIFORMS
SMALL TOOLS
OPERATING SUPPLIES-GENERAL
EQUIPMENT PARTS
WASTE DISPOSAL
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS
PROGRAM
REFORESTATION
FITNESS CLASSES
EP CITY CTR OPERATING COSTS
PARK MAINTENANCE
SENIOR AWARENESS N16
IN SERVICE TRAINING
PRESERVE LIQUOR #2
GENERAL
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
CITY MANAGER
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
GENERAL BUILDING FACILITIES
FIRE
STREET MAINTENANCE
SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM
SW UTILITY STUDY PHASE II
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
STORM DRAINAGE
COMMUNITY SERVICES
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
PUBLIC WORKS/PARKS
EP CITY CTR OPERATING COSTS
HOUSING, TRANS, & SOC SVC
EPCC MAINTENANCE
POLICE
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
EPCC MAINTENANCE
HOUSING, TRANS, & SOC SVC
TRAFFIC SIGNALING
GENERAL
POLICE
PRAIRE VIEW LIQUOR #3
ADULT OPEN GYM
ESCROW
POLICE
GENERAL
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
OUTDOOR CENTER-STARING LAKE
HUMAN RESOURCES
EP CITY CTR OPERATING COSTS
FIRE
VOLLEYBALL
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
POLICE
REFORESTATION
FIRE
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
FIRE
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
ICE SHOW
WATER METER REPAIR
STARING LAKE
HUMAN RESOURCES
:OUNC!L CHECK REGISTER
;::HECK ~O CHEC:< .;''1c::~rr
52373
52374
52J 75
52376
523ir
52J73
52379
$:3.32
$300.00
599.::4
S09.:5
$40.JO
$4:3.51
S2,J:3.38
5::.52
VENDOR
VOSS LIGHTING
WEATHER WATCH INC
WHEELER HARDWARE CO
WILD 3IRDS UNLIMITED
WILLS HEATING SERVICE
WORLD JRYER
YEH-MCGREW CONSTRUCTICN
ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE 52380
52381 $45:.39 ZEP MANUFAC7ITRING CO
5888.35 ... 35'"
INC
$ 29,760.17 LAKELAND LANDSCAPE
$918,114.52
lJ-MAY-1997 (lO:29)
DESOI?TION
REPAIR ~ MAINT SUPPLIES
OTHER CONTRAC':'ED SERVICES
BLDG REPAIR ;, :.tAINT
SMALL TOOLS
OPERATING SUPPLIES-GENERAL
REPAIR ~ MAINT SUPPLIES
BUILDING "
SAFETY SUPPLIES
LUBRICANTS ~ ~DITlVES
DESIGN & CONST.
PROGRAM
EPce MAINTENANCE
SNOW & ICE CONTROL
MILLER PARK
OUTDOOR CTR ?ROGRAM
PW STORAGE FACILITY
EPCC MAINTENANCE
EP CITY CTR OPERATING COSTS
COMMt1NITY CENTER ADMIN
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
EP MARKET CENTER
COUNCIL CHECK REGISTER 13-MAY-1997 (13:56)
CHECK NO CHECK AMOUNT VENDOR DESCRIPTION PROGRAM
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30 $85,415.93 NORWEST BANKS MINNESOTA N A FEDERAL TAXES W/H FD 10 ORG
31 $47,494.14 NORWEST BANKS MINNESOTA N A EMPLOYEES SS & MEDICARE FD 10 ORG
32 $47.494.14 NORWEST BANKS MINNESOTA N A EMPLOYERS SS & MEDICARE FD 10 ORG
33 $36,348.16 MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF REVENU STATE TAXES WITHHELD FD 10 ORG
34 $373.60 MN DEPT OF REVENUE MOTOR FUJil.LS EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
35 $36,837.00 MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF REVENU SALES TAX PAYABLE FD 10 ORG
36 $2,128,226.17 KNUTSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTS 10 MGD WATER PLANT EXPANSION
37 $7,481.25 NORWEST BANK MN N.A. INTEREST B & I PAYMENTS
$2,389,670.39*
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COUNCIL CHECK SUMMARY 13-MAY-1997 (13:56)
DIVISION TOTAL
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FACILITIES
POLICE
FIRE
PARK MAINTENANCE
FLEET SERVICES
ORGANIZED ATHLETICS
COMMUNITY CENTER
YOUTH RECREATION
ADAPTIVE REC
OAK POINT POOL
PUBLIC IMPROV PROJ
DEBT SERVICE PAYMENTS
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
CITY CENTER
PRAIRIE VILLAGE
PRAIRIEVIEW
PRESERVE
WATER DEPT
$1.13
$7.97
$2.21
$1.95
$423.39
$42.42
$1,719.72
$71.41
$2.63
$254.25
$2,128,226.17
$7,481. 25
$216,752.73
$65.73
$10,883.43
$15,721.83
$5,908.85
$2,103.32
$2,389,670.39*
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Date:
Section: Petitions, Requests & Communications May 20,1997
Department: Item Description: Item No.:
Proposal from Hidden Glen 1ITL~ Administration Neighborhood
Background
Hidden Glen representative(s) will speak to their petition.
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PROPOSAL
We, the undersigned, all residents of the Hidden Glen neighborhood of Eden Prairie,
present and endorse the following proposal to the Eden Prairie City Council.
Pleasantview Road, located in the Hidden Glen neighborhood of Eden Prairie is a
residential street that is home to 33 children under the age of 18. This two block road
connects Dell Road and Highway 101 and is used to bypass the intersection of County
Road 62 and Highway 101.
Several traffic safety problems have been identified by the residents of Pleasantview
Road. They are as follows:
1. Traffic Volume: Pleasantview Road was designed as a residential roadway.
Since the partial completion of the County Road 62 and Highway 101
interchange, Pleasantview Road has experienced significant increases in through
traffic.
2. Excessive Speed: Drivers using Pleasantview Road as a shortcut to Highway 101
are generally driving in excess of the 30 MPH speed limit. These drivers have
come from a road with a 45 MPH speed limit which creates a tendency to exceed
the 30 MPH speed limit.
3. Unprotected Turns: Because a large percentage of the current traffic on
Pleasantview Road is through traffic, a large number of vehicles must cross busy
lanes of traffic on Highway 101 to either turn left or to proceed straight ahead.
Alternative solutions have been considered. One alternative is speed enforcement.
Unfortunately, this would only be a temporary solution as speed is increased once police
leave the area. An extensive effort would be needed to have long-lasting effects.
Additionally, speed bumps, stop signs, "No Thru Street" signs and "Children at Play"
signs have also been considered and dismissed as ineffective.
Our proposed solution is to temporarily restrict or eliminate the intersection of
Pleasantview Road and Highway 101. The purpose would be to shift the through traffic
to the intersection of County Road 62 and Highway 101, an intersection designed for
higher traffic volumes, or to Valley View Road, designated a major collector street, Duck
Lake Trail and Twilight Trail, both of which are currently designated as minor collector
streets.
The advantages of this solution would be an elimination of the traffic safety problem on
Pleasantview Road. Current traffic would be diverted to roadways designed for higher
volumes and traffic movements would be shifted to the controlled intersection of
Highway 101 and County Road 62.
The disadvantage of closing Pleasantview Road at Highway 101 is the increased driving
distance for us, the residents of Hidden Glen, to access southbound Highway 101. In
balancing the pros and cons, the improved safety conditions far outweigh any · . Inconvemence.
Lastly, in relation to how this solution would relate to other roads that have been
evaluated, we feel Pleasantview Road is unique. Its proximity to the County Road 62 and
Highway 101 intersection and its short, straight length make this roadway particularly
prone to safety problems associated with higher volumes and higher speeds. This closure
would shift a very high volume of turning movements to a much safer location, a
signalized intersection. Both Highway 101 and County Road 62 were engineered to
handle this traffic.
With this in mind, we respectfully request the Eden Prairie City Council to direct the
city's staff to complete the monitoring of traffic counts on Pleasantview Road and to
authorize a feasibility study as to the temporary closing of Pleasantview Road at the
intersection of Highway 101. We propose Pleasantview Road be closed until the
construction at the intersection of Highway 101 and County Road 62 is completed. At
that time, Pleasantview Road would be re-opened and traffic patterns could be
reevaluated.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Date:
Section: Petitions, Requests and Communications May 20,1997
Department: Item Description: Item No.:
Eden Prairie 1997 Relay for Life -y]IfJ Administration
Background
A representative will present the Eden Prairie 1997 Relay for Life event.
Attachments
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EDEN PRAIRIE
1997 RELAY FOR LIFE
EVENT WaJIclRun to raise money for the American Cancer Society,
Hr:nnr:pin Unit.
WHEN AND WHERE 6:00 pm to 9:00 am on July 25-26 at Central Middle School, Eden
Prairie.
WHO Teams olIO members take turns walking during this 15 hour event.
Teams are made up of fellow employees, family members, organi-
zations, or neighborhoods. Indi"lliduals and groups smaller than
teams may also panicipare.
T-SHIRTS Each team member will receive a Relay for Life T-shin.
FOOD Plenty of free food for team participants.
ENTERTAINMENT Music, dancing and olher entettainmenr throughout the event
OVERNIGHT Team members may bring RV's or pitch tents and stay all night
ACCOMODATIONS (a huge slumber party!). Staying overnight and meeting new people
are two reasons for participating.
LUMINARIES The small bags with lit candles honor/memorialize friends, family,
neighbors and co-workers who have battled cancer. The names of
the honorees are written on the outside of the bags and serve as a
reminder of why we arc committed to the fight against cancer. The
"Lights of Life" are available individually for a $5.00 minimum
donation. A lighting ceremony will take place during the evening.
BENEFITS • It's fun!
• It brings p~opl~ togetlter
• A huge fund raiser lor a great cause!
• Can b~ us~d as a staff dt!lIt!lopm~nt event
CONTACT Jenny at 984-0234 or Sara at 925-6323 to fiDd out how you can
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EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: 5-20-97
SECTION: APPOINTMENTS
ITEM NO. xB~
DEPARTMENT: ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Community Development APPOINTMENT TO FLYING CLOUD AIRPORT
Chris Enger ADVISORY COMMISSION
Scott A. Kipp
Requested Council Action:
The Flying Cloud Airport Advisory Commission recommends that the Council take the following action:
Appoint Mr. Jeffrey Bauer to the Flying Cloud Airport Advisory Commission as a Flying Cloud Business
Association representative to the Commission.
Background:
Due to time constraints, Ms. Matj Bundgaard has resigned from the Flying Cloud Airport Advisory
Commission. She was one of the two required Flying Cloud Business Association members to the
Commission.
The Flying Cloud Business Association assigned Mr. Bauer as the replacement candidate for the vacant
commission seat. The Flying Cloud Airport Advisory Commission met Mr. Bauer at its May 7, 1997 meeting
and unanimously recommended that the City Council appoint him to the Commission.
Mr. Bauer is the Branch Manager of NationAir Insurance, which provides aviation insurance for aircraft
owners as well as aviation businesses throughout the country. NationAir has nine locations around the
United States and is developing its Flying Cloud office as the largest facility in their chain. Mr. Bauer has
a degree from the University of Missouri, and received his law degree from Hamline University.
Mr. Bauer would be filling the unexpired term of Ms. Bundgaard, which ends March 31, 1998.
Supporting Documents:
1. Resignation letter dated January 31, 1997
2. Recommendation letter from the Flying Cloud Business Association dated February 10, 1997
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Aviation Charter, Inc.
"THE EXECUTIVE EXPRESS"
9960 FLYING CLOUD DRIVE
(612) 943-1519
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EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55347
1-800-486-5387
TO: Scott Kipp, City of Eden Prairie
YROM: Marj Bundgaard, Aviation Charter
DATE~ January 31, 1997
RE: Airport Advisory Commission
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I thank all of the members of the Airport Advisory Commission for the opportunity
to have served with this group. However, due to many conflicts in my scht.dule, I
am unable to continue to attend regularly, and therefore wish to resign as a
commission member effective immediately .
. My husband has been living at our second home in Crosslake, Minnesota for the
past two and one half years, belping manage the family radio station at BrefZY
Point and practicing law in the Brainerd area, and the commuting for me back and
forth has made my time here in the Twin Cities very limited in the evenings.
I will miss all of you!
FLYING CLOUD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
FLYING CLOUD FIELD
Alan Nitchman
President
Elliott Aviation
(612) 944-1200
February 10, 1997
Mr. Scott A. Kipp
City of Eden Prairie
8080 Mitchell Road
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55347
JefTBauer
Vice President
NationAir
(612) 944-7666
Nancy Grazinni-Olson
Treasurer
Academy Education Center
(612) 851-0066
Eden Prairie, MN 55344-2230
Dear Scott:
Mary Wichterman
Secretary
Upholstery Shop
(612) 944-9690
Thank you for your letter of February 3, 1997, requesting updated representation from the Flying
Cloud (FCM) Airport Business Association for the Airport Advisory Commission. We were
sorry to learn ofMarj Bundgaard's resignation from the Commission, but understand her
concerns.
During the February 10, 1997, FCM Business Association Meeting it was the unanimous decision
of the Association to assign Mr. Jeffrey Bauer of Nation Air to serve as Marj's replacement on the
Commission. Jeff is our newly elected Vice President and brings a great deal of capability to the
table. NationAir provides aviation insurance for corporate and private owners as well as F.B.O.
operators around the nation. They have nine (9) locations around the United States and are
developing their Flying Cloud office as the largest facility in their chain.
Additionally, Jeff has an undergraduate degree from University of Missouri with his J.D degree
from Hamline University. As Branch Manager of Nation Air he is responsible for a five (5) person
office which generates millions in annual revenue.
Jeffbrings a strong business background as well as an understanding of airport and community
affairs. We feel he will be a great asset to the Commission.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Date: May 20, 1997
Section: Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources
Department: PRNR Item Description: Flying Cloud Fields Item No.~ I' ,
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RECOMMENDATION:
On March 4, 1997, the City Council approved accepting the proposed donations from the Soccer
Association and the Baseball Association as per the staff report of March 4, 1997 and authorized staff
to obtain bids for the proposed improvements for irrigation and fencing at Flying Cloud Ballfields,
and also authorized staff to request the Metropolitan Airports Commission to consider expansion of
the lease for Flying Cloud Ballfields westerly to Spring Road, as well as to review the proposed
expansion of the area to accommodate the access roads and parking lots at the existing facility. After
meeting with the Metropolitan Airports Commission Staff on May 2, 1997, City staff recommend the
City Council authorize the following action:
1. Notify the Baseball Association and the Soccer Association that although the Metropolitan
Airports Commission have approved the concept plan for future expansion of the Flying
Cloud Airport which does not impact the Flying Cloud Ballfields, final approval of their plan
cannot occur until after completion of the Federal Environmental Impact Study, which is
expected to be completed in 1999. The associations may wish to withhold funding of the
irrigation and fencing improvements until after final approval of the expansion plan for Flying
Cloud Fields.
2. The Metropolitan Airports Commission Staff have reviewed the Benshoof Traffic Study
recommendation for the perimeter road and expanded parking lots, which will require some
minimal expansion of boundaries. The Metropolitan Airports Commission Staff intend to
recommend approval of the plan to the Metropolitan Airports Commission Board of Directors
subject to some minor revisions of the plan to ensure the expansion will not impact the
Williams Pipeline, the future A Zone, and subject to review of the grading plan. City staff
requests authorization to contract for engineering services to complete the necessary survey
work to complete a grading plan for the project. Once the grading plan is completed, staff
would then forward the proposed project to the Metropolitan Airports Commission for
approval by the Board of Directors and by the County Highway Department.
The Metropolitan Airports Commission Staff have indicated they will recommend denial of the
request for expansion of Flying Cloud Ballfields westerly to Spring Road for the purpose of
expanding soccer fields and baseball fields in that location at this time. Depending on the final
expansion plan for Flying Cloud Airport, staff want to retain as much flexibility as possible to
accommodate a possible future public golf course around the perimeter of Flying Cloud Airport;
therefore, staff are not inclined to support any major expansion of leased property at this time.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attached to this memorandum is a copy of the March 20 letter to James Fortman submitting the
requests from the City and a copy of the response from the Metropolitan Airports Commission Staff.
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City Offices
8080 rvlitchell Road • Eden Prairie, MN 55344-2230
Phone (612) 949-8300 • TOO (612) 949-8399 • Fax (612) 949-8390
March 20, 1997
James Fortman
Metropolitan Airports Commission
6040 28th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55450-2799
SUBJECT: Flying Cloud Ballfields
Dear Jim:
Request:
The City of Eden Prairie requests the Metropolitan Airports Commission to approve a proposed road
system and parking plan and to authorize expansion of the boundaries of the property leased for
Flying Cloud Ballfields in Eden Prairie to accommodate improved road access and the expanded
parking as per the attached plan.
The second request by the City Council is to have the Metropolitan Airports Commission consider
expanding the leased land to the City to include the area west of Flying Cloud Ballfields to Spring
Road and north of the riding arena to County Road 1. If the City were able to lease this property,
the intent would be to develop additional soccer and baseball fields and provide an outlet from the
Flying Cloud Ballfields westerly to Spring Road. I have enclosed a copy of the plan that depicts the
area proposed for future expansion. Please review this request with your staff and the Metropolitan
Airports Commission to determine if this request is feasible and, if so, what conditions may be
attached for use of this property.
Background:
As you know, the City of Eden Prairie has used a portion of Flying Cloud Airport for community
ballfields since the 1960's. A major expansion and a formal lease arrangement was made between
the City and the Metropolitan Airports Commission in 1979. This lease arrangement allows the
Metropolitan Airports Commission to terminate the lease with a 90-day notice. Due to this
provision in the lease and the fact that the Metropolitan Airports Commission had not approved a
long term development plan for the airport, the City had limited the type of development and
improvements at Flying Cloud Fields. During the review process for the long term development
of the airport, several alternative plans considered eliminating a significant portion of Flying Cloud
Ballfields. The plan that is being proposed, and has preliminary approval from the Metropolitan
Council, does not impact the Flying Cloud Ballfields or the proposed expansion area.
3 Recycied P3per
Jim Fortman
March 20, 1997
The plan for the Flying Cloud Ballfie1ds, as originally developed by the City staff, depicted eight
softball or baseball fields and seven full size soccer fields. The Soccer Association is the main user
of these soccer fields and provides in-house soccer programs to age groups as young as five years
old. The soccer program has grown from a few hundred players in the early 1980's to over 2,000
players. This tremendous growth of mostly elementary age children has caused the Soccer
Association to divide the original seven full size fields into 25 junior size soccer fields at that
complex. Due to the site configuration and boundary limits, the City was not able to expand parking
to accommodate the increased number of fields. This heavy use has caused three major problems
at this complex:
1. Traffic congestion, as the majority of the soccer, baseball and softball players arrive during
the rush hour between 5:30 and 6:00 p.m.
2. An insufficient amount of parking requiring a significant amount of illegal parking in order
to accommodate the number of parents that want to stay and watch their children play.
3. The more intense use on the relatively dry, sandy soil has caused extreme problems in turf
maintenance.
Traffic and Parking Concept Plan:
In the fall of 1996, the City Council authorized staff to hire Benshoof and Associates to complete
a traffic study and to develop a traffic and parking concept plan for Flying Cloud Fields. The main
goal of the study was to improve the safety concerns at the access points to the site and to provide
a safer traffic pattern within the site, as well as sufficient parking to accommodate how the site is
used.
The Parks, Recreation and Natural Commission and the City Council reviewed that plan earlier this
month and have authorized staff to request approval from the Metropolitan Airports Commission
of the plan, and to expand the boundaries of the City lease property to accommodate this plan; and
to contact the Hennepin County Traffic Engineer to also review the plan and obtain the necessary
approvals from the County. If those approvals are forthcoming, the City will complete the plans and
specifications for these changes and anticipate proceeding with these improvements within the next
24 months.
Proposed Field Improvements:
Earlier this year, the Soccer Association and the Baseball Association offered to assist the City in
paying for completing the irrigation of all of the fields at Flying Cloud Ballfields, and to add a chain
link fence and a warning track to the baseball field.
The City would not proceed with any of these improvements if it is likely that the federal revenue
diversion legislation will require the Metropolitan Airports Commission to phase out the use of this
site for recreation purposes. The City has reviewed the Metropolitan Airports Commission proposed
expansion plan and have determined that the proposed improvements would not be affected by the
Jim Fortman
March 20, 1997
plan; however, we would request that your staff review this plan and confirm that this expansion of
boundaries would not impact the expansion plans of the Metropolitan Airports Commission for
Flying Cloud Field.
Benefits to the Community:
The City recognizes the benefits to the metropolitan business community of having a reliever airport
such as Flying Cloud. The City also recognizes there are some conflicts between residential
property owners and reliever airports and believes that it is important to maintain a significant
amount of buffer space between residential uses and the active area of the airport. If these buffer
spaces can be utilized by the public for recreational purposes and still serve as appropriate buffer
areas, the taxpayers get a significant amount of use from land that has been removed from the tax
rolls and tend to more readily accept some of the negative aspects of having an airport within the
community.
The City of Eden Prairie is extremely appreciative of the willingness of the Metropolitan Airports
Commission to allow this dual use of airport property the over last 30 years. The City hopes we are
able to continue this partnership in serving a variety of public needs.
Upon your review of these requests, please give me a call and let me know what steps must be taken
in order to complete the review process and receive formal authorization from the Metropolitan
Airports Commission. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
Robert A. Lambert
Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources
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TRANSPORTATION PLAN
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
Prepared by:
City of Eden Prairie Staff
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April, 1997
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TABLE OF CONTENTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------i
LIST OF FIGURES AND T ABLES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ii
1. IN1RODUCTION -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1
2. POLICIES AND STRA TEGIES-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
Metropolitan Region
City of Eden Prairie
3. DESCRIPTION OF STUDY AREA --------------------------------------------------------------------------5
Land Use
Socioeconomic Characteristics
4. EXISTING TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS -------------------------------------------------------------11
Roadway System
Transit System
Bicycle and Pedestrian System
5. ANALYSIS OF NEEDS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
Roadway System
Transit System
Bicycle and Pedestrian System
6. ROADWAY SYSTEM PLAN --------------------------------------------------------------------------------23
Guiding Planning Principles
Jurisdictional Classification
Functional Classification
Roadway Capacity
Roadway Plan and Future Improvements
Improvements Beyond 2015
UnmetNeeds
7. TRANSIT SYSTEM PLAN -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 0
Guiding Planning Principles
Travel Demand Management
Future Improvements
8. BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN SYSTEM PLAN---------------------------------------------------------32
Guiding Planning Principles
Bicycle And Pedestrian Plan
Future Improvements
9. PLAN ThfPLEMENT ATION ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------34
Process
Sources of Funding
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A: Socioeconomic Characteristics By Zone
B: Traffic Volume Forecasting Process
C: City Roadway Characteristics
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Figure 1 -City Location Map -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
Figure 2 -Guide Plan ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
Figure 3 -MUSA Line ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
Figure 4 -Met Council T AZs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
Figure 5 -City T AZs ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10
Figure 6 -Existing Traffic Volumes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------13
Figure 7 -2015 Traffic Forecasts with Fully Constructed TH 212 -----------------------------------------19
Figure 8 -2015 Traffic Forecasts with Partially Constructed TH 212 --------------------------------------20
Figure 9 -Functional Classification------------------------------------------------------------------------------24
Figure 10 -2015 Roadway Improvement Plan -----------------------------------------------------------------28
Table 1 -Population, Households, and Employment -----------------------------------------------------------8
Table 2 -Planned Roadway Improvements ---------------------------------------------------------------------17
Table 3 -Daily Volume Roadway Capacity Used for Arterial and Collector Streets ---------------------27
Table 4 -Capital Improvement Program -----------------------------------------------------------------------36
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1. INTRODUCTION
Purpose
Objectives
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City of Eden Prairie
The City of Eden Prairie is a third ring suburb located southwest of
downtown Minneapolis in Hennepin County as shown in Figure 1.
The City is approximately 36 square miles and consists primarily of
suburban development with some limited rural areas of undeveloped
land. The developed land consists of suburban single family
residential neighborhoods, multi-family dwellings, apartments, light to
moderate industries, low and high rise office developments, and auto
oriented retail areas including a regional shopping center.
Growth in the City is expected in both residential and employment,
which is anticipated to result in full development by year 2015.
The City estimates that the year 2015 population, households, and
employment are all expected to increase significantly above their 1990
levels. Future employment growth is expected in the Golden Triangle
area, Major Center area, and along TH 5 west of 1-494. Residential
growth is expected in the undeveloped parcels of the City'S southwest
quadrant, which are currently outside the Metropolitan Urban Service
Area (MUSA), and on "infill" sites scattered throughout the City. The
area outside the MUSA line is currently under development pressures.
It also should be noted, that other development continues outside the
MUSA line in the City of Chanhassen and Carver County.
The primary purpose of the Transportation Plan is to identify
transportation improvements which are desirable to meet the City's
future needs. The year 2015 (full development) has been used as the
future planning horizon. Land use projections were used to forecast
travel demand on the existing and future roadway system. This
Transportation Plan will assist the City to determine and take the
appropriate action to implement future transportation facilities.
This Transportation Plan update has been completed to guide the
development of the transportation system to meet the City's needs.
The Transportation Plan identifies how the City of Eden Prairie may
provide for a comprehensive transportation system that will serve the
needs of its residents, support the City's development plans, and
complement the regional transportation system. The Transportation
Plan objectives include:
1. Identify the existing transportation conditions
2. Define the quantity and distribution of future land uses
3. Analyze the future transportation needs
4. Develop a transportation plan for roadways, transit, and bicycle
and pedestrian systems
5. Develop strategies and program for implementation of the
transportation plan
Overall, this Plan will serve as the Transportation Element of the
City's Comprehensive Plan.
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2. POLICIES AND STRATEGIES
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The Metropolitan Council's Transportation Development Guide/Policy
Plan presents a policy framework which is the basis for this Eden
Prairie Transportation Plan. The regional transportation policies will
help implement the Regional Blueprint. The five major regional
transportation strategies are as follows:
l. Reduce Travel Demand This strategy is to encourage
behavioral and land use changes that will result in fewer vehicle
trips, particularly during the peak rush hours. Example initiatives
are:
• Promote better balance of jobs and housing
• Promote transportation modes other than single occupant
vehicles
• Promote pedestrian-and transit-friendly land uses
• Use pricing incentives/disincentives
• Increase telecommuting opportunities
• Encourage staggered work hours
2. Increase Transportation Capacity Through Better System
Management -this strategy is to better use the existing capacity
of the transportation system and improve traffic flow. Example
initiatives are:
• Better traffic signal timing
• More ramp meter bypasses for vehicles with two or more
occupants
• Increased enforcement ofROV facility use
• Faster removal of stalled vehicles and accidents
• Enhanced traveler information systems about alternative
routes
• Better roadway access control
3. Replace And Improve The Existing Highway System --This
strategy is to replace and improve the existing system without
major corridor capacity expansion. Example projects are:
• Removal ofbottIenecks
• Bridge replacement
• Pavement reconstruction
• Intersection and interchange construction and
reconstruction
• Safety improvemen~
4. Improve The Transit System -This strategy's main objectives
are to: alleviate growing traffic congestion, provide better
accessibility to jobs, promote higher density development and
revitalize the region's core area. Key components are:
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• Develop a network of dedicated transit ways to support
the effective express transit route system
• Redesign and restructure existing service to provide
broad range of transit service options that better match
land use and socioeconomic conditions
• Promote competition in transit services delivery
• Enhance service coordination
• Encourage cities to create more pedestrian-and transit-
oriented land uses
• Encourage more local involvement in transit decisions
• Improve safety and security for passengers and transit
employees
• Implement transit related ITS technologies
5. Expand Highway Capacity -This strategy is to provide some
additional capacity on the metro highway system of freeways and
expressways. Project examples are:
• Building some unfinished metro· highway segments
• Rebuilding some expressways to freeway design
• Add one or more traffic lanes (mixed traffic use , HOV,
or transitway) to better serve redevelopment of the core
and intensification of employment nodes
The City of Eden Prairie's transportation policies, which are described
in this Plan, support the metropolitan regional policies while meeting
the City's objectives.
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3. DESCRIPTION OF STUDY AREA
Land Use
Natural Topography
Existing Development
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Continuing Development
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Eden Prairie is located in the southwest quadrant of the
MinneapolisiSt. Paul Metropolitan Area. The natural topography
features rolling hills, lakes, creeks and wetlands resulting in a very
distinctive community. Elevations vary from 1040 feet to 700 feet
MSL. The Minnesota River, with its wide flood plain and picturesque
bluffs, traverses the City's southern boundary. Eight lakes, three
creeks, and numerous wetlands are dispersed throughout the City. The
natural features pose impediments to development of numerous
roadway corridors through the City.
The current City population is estimated as 49,800 residents. This
resident population is housed in 10,986 single family homes, 4,164
multiple family units and 4,141 rental apartments. There is currently
19,137,000 square feet of office, commercial, industrial and public
buildings. Flying Cloud Airport, a Metropolitan Regional Reliever
occupies a 560 acre site adjacent to TH 212 and south of Staring Lake.
The general distribution of existing development is depicted on Figure
2 -City Guide Plan. An excellent mix of employment and housing
exists within the City.
The Metropolitan Urban Services Area (MUSA) is depicted in Figure
3. The area within the current MUSA line is eligible for the extension
of municipal utilities. The proposed future MUSA line is also depicted
on Figure 3. Areas beyond this proposed MUSA line are generally
considered undesirable for development at densities which would
justify the installation of utilities. The most common impediments to
high density development of these areas are steep slopes, flood plains
and wetlands.
Additional development is anticipated to occur primarily in the
southwest quadrant, the Major Center Area defined by the ring road
system of Prairie Center Drive and Valley View Road, and the
northeast quadrant of the City. The southwest will be primarily
residential, with approximately 1500 to 2000 units within the area of
the proposed MUSA line expansion. An additional 2800 to 3300 units
will be added on sites located for the most part in the southern portions
of the City within the existing MUSA line.
Employment growth is anticipated from continued commercial and
industrial expansion primarily in the northeast and east central areas.
A portion of the growth is expected due to expansion of existing
businesses. However, a major component will result from the
construction of new commercial, industrial and retail facilities on sites
available in the Major Center Area and northeast industrial/office
areas.
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Socioeconomic
Characteristics
Table 1 -Population, Households,
and Employment
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City of Eden Prairie
Socioeconomic information was identified for 1990 and 2015. This
data was obtained from the existing 1990 land use conditions and an
estimation of future development based on the City Land Use Guide
Plan (Figure 2). The overall socioeconomic characteristics are
presented in Table 1.
1990 Existing 2015 Future
Characteristic Conditions Conditions
Population 38,644 62,269
Households 14,202 24,682
Employment 38,652 57,889
The socioeconomic data was obtained for the 27 Met Council Traffic
Analysis Zones (T AZs) which are presented in Figure 4. The data was
further refined by splitting Met Council's 27 TAZs into 104 City
TAZs, which are presented in Figure 5. The City TAZs have been
designed to correlate directly with Met Council regional T AZs. In
addition, the City T AZ boundaries follow key roadways and other
geographical edges (such as lakes and creeks), which create distinct
local areas within the City. The socioeconomic characteristics for
each T AZ are presented in Appendix A.
Based on the above socioeconomic data, the major areas where future
City development is expected includes:
• Southern portion of the Golden Triangle (TAZs 37-39)
• Major Center Area (TAZs 26,27,89-92)
• Area south ofCSAH 1 (TAZs 65-74)
• Area north ofCSAH 1, west ofCSAH 4, and south ofTH 5 (TAZs
75-80,98-104)
This socioeconomic information was used to develop the traffic
forecasts for 2015, which in tum were used to evaluate the adequacy of
the transportation system.
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4. EXISTING TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
Roadway System
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The City of Eden Prairie is served by numerous State and County
roadways. The State roadways include:
• Interstate 494 which travels through the northeast quadrant of the
City and provides regional connections to the Metro area.
• TH 5 runs east-west through the City from Chanhassen to 1-494.
This recently upgraded four-lane expressway serves the City,
Carver County, and areas farther west.
• TH 62 travels east-west through a small portion of the City in the
northeast quadrant, connecting I-494/County 62 on the west and
TH 169 on the east. This short segment of TH 62 provides east-
west regional access for points along the TH 62 corridor.
• TH 10 1 runs north-south along the west boundary between Eden
Prairie and Chanhassen from CASH 62 south to TH 5.
• TH 169 is a major north-south roadway which runs along the east
City boundary from TH 62 south to the Minnesota River. TH 212
cuts diagonally northeast to southwest through the City. Both
roadways provide significant regional connections between the
metro region and the southwest area of the State of Minnesota.
Hennepin County provides an extensive roadway system in the City of
Eden Prairie as follows:
• CSAH 1 (pioneer Trail) is a major east-west roadway which runs
through the southern portion of Eden Prairie from Chanhassen to
Bloomington.
• CSAH 4 (Eden Prairie Road) runs north-south through the City
from CSAH 62 south to TH 212.
• CASH 39 (Valley View Road) is an east-west link from CSAH 60
east to TH 212.
• CSAH 60 (Baker Road and Mitchell Road) runs north-south from
CSAH 62 south to TH 5.
• CSAH 61 (Shady Oak Road) is located in the northeast quadrant
of the City and runs from CASH 62 south to TH 212.
• CSAH 62 (Town Line Road) is a major east-west link from TH
101 east to 1-494. Currently, the segment west of CSAH 4 to TH
10 1 is being upgraded to a four-lane facility.
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City of Eden Prairie
The City's roadway system consists of arterial, collector, and local
streets. The City's arterial roadways provide for travel needs within
and to/from the City, which support the State and County systems.
The City'S collector roadways allow for access connections to/from the
local to the arterial roadway system. The City's local roadway system
is approximately three quarters completed. The remaining local
roadway system, still to be completed, is primarily located in the south
and west portions of the City.
The existing traffic daily volumes on the roadway system are presented
in Figure 6.
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Transit System
Transit Services
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City of Eden Prairie
The existing transit service in Eden Prairie is provided by Southwest
Metro Transit Commission (SWTC). Southwest Metro is an "opt out"
agency operated under a joint powers agreement by and for the cities
of Chanhassen, Chaska, and Eden Prairie. The agency's mission is to
provide transit services for the three communities. There are several
transit services provided by Southwest Metro, including:
• Express Service This service provides express bus trips for
passengers working in Downtown Minneapolis. Riders are picked
up at key locations in Eden Prairie, Chanhassen, and Chaska and
are "expressed" to downtown Minneapolis without stopping. At
the end of the day, the express service is reversed, taking
passengers back to Eden Prairie, Chanhassen, and Chaska.
• Tele-bus This dial-a-ride service provides for "address to
address" transit within Eden Prairie, Chanhassen, and Chaska.
Many people have standing reservations for this service, providing
reliable transit service for their work needs, service needs, or to
provide transit for their children after school. This service is
heavily used by transit -dependent individuals.
• Reverse Commute To serve businesses in the area, the Eden
Prairie Chamber of Commerce created a Reverse Commute Task
Force, which, in conjunction with jobs skills training services at
Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis, helps to match
jobless individuals in Minneapolis with Eden Prairie employers
suffering from labor shortages. These routes begin in
Minneapolis and bring passengers to job sites in Eden Prairie.
Southwest Metro's Reverse Commute Program is the longest-
running program in the Nation. Starting with only five
passengers in 1992, the program has grown to serve
approximately 400 to 450 passengers and 45 to 50 employers.
• Special Routes Southwest Metro provides special service routes
to regional locations, including Southdale and the Mall of
America (which includes stops at Hennepin Technical Center, the
Marriott Courtyard, the Hotel Sofitel, and the Radisson South).
• Other Services Because the agency's mission is to "meet the
transit needs of the community," Southwest Metro provides a
variety of other transit opportunities. For example, group rides
are available for a variety of businesses, schools, organizations,
and others.
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Transit Facilities
Bicycle and Pedestrian
System
City of Eden Prairie
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In addition, Eden Prairie is served by the following transit services
coordinated by the Metropolitan Council:
• Metro Mobility--This is a shared ride service available to seniors,
handicapped, and disabled individuals in Eden Prairie, as well as
other parts of the seven-county metro area.
• Vanpooling--Vanpools exist in the Twin Cities Area. Some
businesses support their own vanpooling systems for their
employees.
• Rideshare--A service developed by the Minnesota Department of
Transportation (MnDOT), Rideshare is available to coordinate
sharing of rides by individuals who travel similar routes, mostly
via cars. This service mainly provides for carpooling
coordination.
The following existing transit facilities are provided:
• Park and Ride Lots Eden Prairie is served by three park and
ride facilities. They are located at Shady Oak Road and TIl 212,
the Eden Prairie Community Center at Valley View Road and
CSAH 4 and the Eden Prairie Shopping Center at Prairie Center
Drive and TIl 169. All three of these facilities provide service to
express passengers, with the Eden Prairie Shopping Center
facility serving the largest number of passengers in the entire
Southwest Metro system. Each park and ride facility consists of a
small protective shelter adjacent to a parking lot for a number of
cars. The size of the parking lots vary from 30 spaces to 250
spaces.
The City's current system consists of approximately 64 miles of multi-
use bituminous trail serving bicyclists and pedestrians, and 66 miles of
concrete sidewalk for pedestrian use. While a portion of the system is
off-road within park areas, the majority is within City, County and
State right-of-ways.
There are five main east-west routes consisting of CSAH 62, Valley
View Road, TIl 5, Scenic Heights/Anderson Lakes Parkway and
CSAH 1. There are three main north-south routes consisting of Dell
Road, CSAH 4 and Mitchell Road/Baker Road. In addition, there are
numerous elements linking neighborhoods, parks, commercial districts
and business districts. Most destinations within the City are accessible
to bicycle riders and pedestrians.
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Hennepin County
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City of Eden Prairie
The City is also linked to Chanhassen, Minnetonka, and Hopkins via a
three season trial maintained by Hennepin Parks within a light rail
corridor owned by Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority.
With the completion of planned facilities through S1. Louis Park,
bicycle riders may make connections to the Cedar Lake Trail
connecting to downtown Minneapolis.
Hennepin County is currently developing a Bicycle Transportation
Plan. The final draft is expected to be adopted by the County Board in
1997.
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5. ANALYSIS OF NEEDS
Roadway System
Planned Roadway Improvements
Table 2 -Planned Roadway
Improvements
Existing Congestion
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The roadway system needs have been identified through a process that
accounts for the planned roadway improvements, existing traffic
congestion, and the future 2015 traffic volumes.
To identify future roadway needs, roadways improvements that are
under construction or planned are considered to be in place. A
number of roadway projects are currently under construction,
programmed to be completed in the near future, or proceeding through
or into a planning process. The future roadway improvements are
presented in Table 2.
Route Location Improvement
TH 169 1-494 south to 4 lane expressway
Minnesota River (under construction)
TH212 1-494 to CSAH 4 4 and 6 lane freeway
(planned 1998-2000)
CSAH 1 TH 169 to TH 212 4 lane roadway
(prelim. design stage)
CSAH4 Scenic Heights to 4 lane roadway
CSAH1 (final design stage)
CSAH62 CSAH 4 to TH 101 4 lane roadway
(under construction)
TH 101 CSAH 3 to TH 5 4 lane roadway
(Turnback) (planning stage)
Existing traffic congestion exists at a number of locations within the
City of Eden Prairie. Accounting for the above planned
improvements, peak hour congestion occurs at the following locations:
• Peak hour congestion on the 1-494 mainline occurs primarily
southbound and eastbound in the a.m. period, and northbound and
westbound in the p.m. period. This congestion is most evident
near the TH 169 interchange. Because of the TH 169 interchange
traffic signals, traffic congestion is experienced on southbound
TH 169 from Valley View Road south to 1-494.
• Peak hour congestion is experienced on TH 62 at the TH 169/212
interchange area due to eastbound TH 62 traffic flows and at the
1-494 and TH 62 interchange area due to the traffic signals.
• TH 5 traffic congestion occurs due to the signalized intersections
at Prairie Center Drive, Mitchell Road, and Eden Prairie Road.
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Traffic Forecasts
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• Traffic congestion is experienced during the a.m., noon, and p.m.
periods on TH 212 between 1-494 and Anderson Lakes Parkway.
Directional congestion (a.m. -northbound and p.m. -southbound)
occurs on TH 212 south of Anderson Lakes Parkway. It is
expected that a significant congestion reduction will occur when
the TH 169 (CSAH 18) expressway construction is completed.
• Finally, TH 169 south of 1-494 experiences traffic congestion and
delays due to construction. The completion of this four-lane
facility is expected to reduced the current congestion.
A comprehensive traffic forecasting process (see Appendix B) was
accomplished to determine the expected traffic volumes on the future
2015 roadway system. The traffic forecast process used the Met
Council's trip generation, trip distribution, mode choice and temporal
distribution characteristics to model the 2015 scenario. These traffic
forecasts were used to assess the future needs on the proposed 2015
roadway system. It should be noted that the year 2015 traffic forecasts
represent full development of the City of Eden Prairie.
Two alternative traffic forecasts were developed:
• New TH 212 constructed as a freeway facility west to the Cologne
bypass.
• New TH 212 constructed as a freeway facility terminating at
Pioneer Trail (CSAH 4).
Based on the above traffic forecasting methodology and the two
alternatives, the 2015 traffic forecasts are presented in Figures 7 and 8.
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Transit System
Projected Service Needs
Programmed Capital
Improvements
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Each year for the past three years, ridership has increased by 25
percent. Southwest Metro's 1996 ridership reports show that over
40,000 trips are taken on the system each month. At this point in
time, all the buses are being fully utilized. The agency receives
regular requests to add service in a variety of areas, especially Tele-
bus. While this is one of the more expensive services to operate, it is
also the most popular with residents and businesses needing
specialized transit service.
Projected service needs over the next five years include:
• Circulators--A circulator route could be defined as a localized
fixed route. The purpose of the route is to standardize local
service in an efficient, consistent manner. For example, Eden
Prairie may find it helpful to have hourly service on a route from
Eden Prairie Center to the Hennepin County Library, to the
Hennepin County Technical Center, to Flying Cloud Airport, to
the Senior Center on CSAH 4, to the Community Center, then
back to Eden Prairie Center.
• Reverse Commute--In the Twin Cities Metro area, this type of
service is expanding steadily. Southwest Metro has received a
grant for $1.3 million to develop and fine-tune the reverse
commute program. Beginning in 1999 and for the following three
years, the agency will strengthen ties between job developers,
businesses, and transit, and expand the reverse commute program.
• Service Expansion--In addition to the circulators and reverse
commute expansion, the agency has received requests for
expanded service to: Ridgedale, Waconia Hospital and medical
services, St. Francis Hospital and medical services, St. Paul, more
connections to Bloomington and other neighboring communities.
This service expansion is being discussed in the context of
MCTO's transit redesign program.
Southwest Metro has taken possession of approximately 23 acres at the
southwest corner of TH 5 and Prairie Center Drive in eastern Eden
Prairie for construction of a transit hub. Funding for the land and
construction of the transit hub was authorized through federal ISTEA
(Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act) funds, with
matching funds from the Metropolitan Council, for a project estimated
at $5.4 million. The transit hub will be the future headquarters of
Southwest Metro.
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On the parcels adjacent to SMTC's offices, there will be transit related
development, including services that would be used by riders and
businesses that would benefit from access to transit. Working with the
City of Eden Prairie, Southwest Metro has endeavored to attract uses
to the site that are compatible with the surrounding area. In addition,
discussions have taken place with the City's Parks and Recreation
Staff to work out mutual programming opportunities with the
Purgatory Creek Recreation Area, a major city park, which will be the
southern neighbor to the transit hub. For example, during weekends
and evenings, event parking may be available on the transit hub site.
There is a growing demand for an improved system to accommodate
inter-city pedestrian and bicycle trips for recreation, shopping and
work related purposes. Significant benefit may accrue from providing
the system, including reduced congestion and air quality benefits.
There is also a need for work place facilities such as storage and
showers to enhance the feasibility of bicycle/pedestrian work trips.
There is a growing demand for enhanced inter-city facilities to serve
the longer distance bicycle trip. To enhance the feasibility of this
option there is also a need for improved linkages between bicycle and
transit facilities.
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6. ROADWAY SYSTEM PLAN
Guiding Planning Principles
Jurisdictional Classification
Functional Classification
Principal Arterial
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The overall transportation planning principles are based on the
Metropolitan Council's Transportation Development Guide/Policy
Plan. In addition, transportation planning guidelines, such as highway
and intersection capacity, have been related to local and national
standards. Access control along principal and minor arterials is
important to maintain capacity.
The jurisdictional classification of roadways in the City of Eden
Prairie was analyzed. One roadway jurisdiction change is expected by
the year 2015: TH 101 is currently in a turnback process from the
State to Hennepin County. The TH 101 segment along the City's west
boundary is included in this turnback.
It is important to categorize roadways by the function that they serve.
A balanced system is needed, whereby some roadways principally are
intended to carry through traffic, other roadways serve a combined
traffic carrying and access function, and yet other roadways
accommodate just local access. A further important item is that the
functional classification of roadways in Eden Prairie, especially
arterials, needs to be effectively correlated with the roadway networks
in adjacent communities to establish an integrated regional roadway
system. Criteria that are important in selecting a particular functional
classification for each roadway include: land use, accessibility, trip
types, roadway spacing, and system connections. The City of Eden
Prairie functional classification follows the Metropolitan Council's
guidelines, criteria, and characteristics. Most of Eden Prairie is a
"developing area" as defined by the Metropolitan Council. Criteria,
such as roadway spacing, have been determined based on this
"developing area" definition. The City's functional classification
includes the following roadway types:
• Principal Arterial
• "A" Minor Arterial
• "B" Minor Arterial
• Major Collector
• Minor Collector
• Local Streets
The roadway system in Eden Prairie was thoroughly reviewed relative
to the above functional categories and all the guidelines previously
described. The resultant recommended roadway functional
classification system for Eden Prairie is shown in Figure 9.
Descriptions are provided next for each functional category, and
selected roadways within each category are identified.
Principal arterial roadways are the highest roadway classification and
are the backbone to the regional system. These roadways connect
regionally significant land uses (central cities) and the metro region
with the rest of Minnesota. These roadways are primarily controlled
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access freeways and other major multi-lane divided roadways.
Controlled access is important for the principal arterials. The City of
Eden Prairie has four principal arterial roadways: 1-494, TH 62, TH
169, and the existing TH 212 from TH 62 to 1-494. The future TH
212 freeway from 1-494 to Cologne will be considered a principal
arterial roadway when it is completed.
Other nearby principal arterial roadways include TH 7 to the north,
TH 100 to east, and the Shakopee BypassfTII 101fTII 13 to the south.
The minor arterial roadways are planned to provide major connections
for travel through and to the City of Eden Prairie. These roadways
have more direct access than the principal arterial roadways, however
emphasis is to provide mobility over access. Limited access is
expected with minor arterials. Medium to short trip lengths (2 to 6
miles) are expected traveling at moderate to low speeds. The "A" and
"B" minor arterial roadways, which are identified next, meet the one
to two mile spacing criteria.
The "A" minor arterial roadways plus the principal arterial roadways
are the key regional roadway system. Nine roadways in the City have
been defined as "A" minor arterial roadways as follows:
• TH 5 east-west from the future TH 212 to the City limits
• TIl 101 north-south from CSAH 62 to TH 5 along the western
City limits
• Existing TH 212 from CSAH 39 (Valley View Road) south and
west to the City limits
• CSAH 1 (Pioneer Trail) east-west from TH 169 to Carver County
through the southern portion of the City
• CSAH 4 (Eden Prairie Road) north-south from CSAH 62 to
existing TH 212
• CSAH 39 (Valley View Road) east-west from TH 212 to CSAH 60
(Baker Road)
• CSAH 60 (Baker and Mitchell Roads) north-south from CSAH 62
to future TH 212
• CSAH 61 (Shady Oak Road) north-south form TH 62 to TH 212
• CSAH 62 (Town Line Road) east-west from TH 101 to 1-494
along the north City limits
The "B" minor arterial roadways are similar to the "A" minor arterial
roadways with one major difference -"B" minor arterial roadways are
expected to carry trips to and from the City but not through the City.
Five "B" minor arterial roadways have been defined in the City of
Eden Prairie as follows:
• Anderson Lakes Parkway and Mitchell Road east-west from
CASH 18 to new TH 212
• Dell Road north-south from TH 5 to CSAH 1
• Prairie Center Drive ring road in the major center area
• Shady Oak and Valley View Road north-south from TH 212 to TH
169
• Valley View Road east-west from CSAH 60 to CSAH 4
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Major Collectors
Minor Collectors
Local Streets
Roadway Capacity
Roadway Segment Daily Volume
Capacity
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The major collector roadways are planned to serve shorter trips within
the City boundaries and provide connections to the arterial roadway
system. The land access and mobility are approximately equal. Land
access is primarily to concentrated residential or commercial
developments. Examples of major collector roadways include:
Technology Drive, Washington Avenue, and Preserve Boulevard.
The minor collector roadways connect the local street system to the
major collectors and arterial roadways. Slow speeds and lower
volumes are expected on minor collectors. Examples of minor
collector roadways include: Duck Lake Trail, Rowland Road, Staring
Lake Parkway, and Braxton Drive.
The local streets are the lowest classification of roadways. All
roadways not defined as an arterial or a collector are local streets.
These local streets provide direct access to land uses and connect to
collectors and a few arterial roadways.
Roadway capacity analyses were developed for roadway segments and
at intersections. The roadway segment capacities were based on daily
volume levels. The intersection capacities were based on hourly
volume levels. The parameters used for these roadway capacities are
defined next.
The daily volume roadway capacities were initial developed based on
the traffic forecasting hourly levels used by the Met Council's
Regional Model. These hourly capacity volumes were adjusted to
daily capacity volumes accounting for a nine percent peak hour factor
and direction splits. Then the daily volume capacities were compared
to existing daily volumes on comparable roadways as well as daily
capacity volumes established by numerous sources including
Hennepin County and Washington County. Based on these
comparisons, a number of the daily capacity volumes were
subsequently reduced. The resultant Level of Service D (LOS D) daily
volume capacities by facility type are presented in Table 3. In
addition, a "near capacity" threshold was established at 75 percent of
the LOS D capacity.
The LOS D daily volume capacity was applied to the forecasted 2015
traffic volumes to determine if roadway improvements would be
needed. This "near capacity" threshold was used to gauge whether a
roadway segment was nearing capacity and may need improvements.
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Table 3 -Daily Volume Roadway
Capacity Used for Arterial and
Collector Streets
Intersection Hourly Volume
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LOSD Near Capacity
Facility Type Capacity (75% of Capacity)
ARTERIALS
Freeway - 6 lane 130,000 97,500
Freeway_ -4lane + 2 HOV 124,000 93,000
Freeway - 4 lane 86,700 65,000
Expressway - 4 lane 45,500 34,100
4 lane divided 32,000 24,000
4 lane undivided 22,000 16,500
3 lane undivided 15,000 11,300
2 lane undivided 12,100 9,100
COLLECTORS
4 lane divided 25,000 18,800
2 lane undivided 17,500 13,100
2 lane undivided 10,200 7,700
Based on the above daily volume capacity analyses and the City's
understanding of current intersection operations, 23 intersections were
selected to detennined if isolated intersection improvements would be
needed. Using the forecasted 2015 daily volumes, number of existing
traffic lanes, directional split, and peak hour factor, an hourly
approach volume entering the intersection was developed for each of
the 23 intersections. These hourly approach volumes were then
compared to an intersection LOS D capacity volume of 1400 vehicles
per hour to detennine if future roadway improvements would be
needed.
The 2015 roadway plan was developed based on the 2015 traffic
forecasts (Figure 8), the functional classification (Figure 9), and the
above roadway capacity analyses. The 2015 roadway plan and the
related future improvements are shown in Figure 10. These
improvements are expected to accommodate the year 2015 travel
demand in the City of Eden Prairie with the exception of TH 212 west
of CSAH 4. The future anticipated roadway improvements are listed
below.
State and County Roadways
1-494fTH 169 interchange improvements
TH 169 grade separation at Anderson Lakes Pkwy. and Pioneer Trail
1-494 mainline HOV lanes and ramp by-pass lanes
TH 212 future freeway to CSAH 4
TH 212 (existing) from CSAH 39 to Eden Prairie Road
TH 10 1 turnback -north of TH 5
CSAH 1 -from TH 169 to the western County limits
CSAH 4 -CSAH 62 to existing TH 212
CSAH 39 -intersection improvements
CSAH 61 -CSAH 62 to TH 212
CSAH 62/CSAH 60 intersection
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Improvements Beyond 2015
UnmetNeeds
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Anderson Lakes Pkwy
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Cedar Crest Drive
Columbine Road
Dell Road
Flying Cloud Drive
Homeward Hills Road
Lake Riley Road
Martin Drive
Medcom Boulevard
Mitchell Road
Prairie Center Drive
Preserve Boulevard
Princeton Avenue
Riverview Road
Scenic Heights Rd
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Shady Oak Road
Singletree Lane
Technology Drive
Washington Ave
Valley View Road
Venture Lane
W. 78th Street
Successful implementation of regional transportation policies and
changing demographics may result in traffic volumes which are lower
than the forecasts, particularly during the peak hours. Subsequently,
lower traffic volumes may result in changes to improvements for some
City roadways.
Since the 2015 traffic forecasts were prepared based on full
development, it is not anticipated that major capacity improvements
will be required of the City system beyond those shown on Figure 10.
However, certain segments of the City system may become congested
if growth significantly exceeds current predictions. The roadway
segments to be monitored for traffic volumes which might exceed
projections are:
• Valley View Road -Dell Road to Duck Lake Road
• Dell Road -Evener Way to CSAH 62
• Mitchell Road -CSAH 1 to Cumberland Road
• Homeward Hills Road -CSAH 1 to Anderson Lakes Parkway
Each of these road segments is designated a MSA street with traffic
counts taken every other year which facilitates on-going monitoring
needs.
Figure 8 shows a traffic forecast for TH 5 west of CSAH 4 of 52,000
ADT without new TH 212 constructed west of CSAH 4. This future
volume is slightly higher than the current 49,500 ADT on TH 5 at
Prairie Center Drive. Therefore, congestion similar to the existing
conditions can be expected in 2015 on TH 5 west of CSAH 4. This
segment of TH 212 would be the major unmet need in Eden Prairie.
The City supports the construction of TH 212 west of CSAH 4 as the
most effective solution to meet this need if funding becomes available.
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7. TRANSIT SYSTEM PLAN
Guiding Planning Principles
Travel Demand
Management
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Key transit principles are:
• Transit should playa major role in reducing peak hour congestion
and mitigating demand for expansion of the regional highway
system.
• A high level of transit service is desirable to support a dispersed
low and moderate income population.
Travel Demand Management (TOM) is the process of influencing the
time and mode choice of individuals to reduce the number of vehicles
attempting to travel during peak travel times. The most common
forms of TDM include ridesharing, car or van pooling, transit or bus
use, and staggering work hours. Eden Prairie recognizes that with the
proper incentives, TDM can be effective in reducing peak hour
congestion.
The City has been actively involved in efforts to implement TDM in
the southwest segment ofI-494 since 1986, through its participation in
the 1-494 Corridor Commission. The Commission was established to
help complete the Environmental Impact Study (EIS) for
reconstructing 1-494 from the Minnesota River to 1-394. It also was to
evaluate the feasibility of TDM. The Commission originally consisted
of the cities of Bloomington, Edina, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, and
Richfield. Maple Grove and Plymouth joined in 1994.
Since 1986 the Commission has been involved in consultant studies,
surveys, discussions, focus group meetings, ordinance development,
and various other efforts including working through employers to help
carry out TDM. All these efforts have lead to the same conclusion ...
that managing travel demand through rideshare and transit will not
work without clear time saving incentives in place for commuters.
Without meter bypass lanes on entrance ramps, and high occupancy
vehicle lanes installed throughout 1-494, commuters will not rideshare.
Because of this obvious dilemma, the Commission decided in early
1997 to reorganize. It will expand its membership and shift its focus
more toward promoting the reconstructing of 1-494, and any interim
improvements that help support TDM. The Eden Prairie City Council
approved its participation in these new efforts at their February 18,
1997 meeting. They will expand membership to include
representation from business leaders, MnDOT, Hennepin County,
transit agencies, surrounding communities, and anyone else that
depends on 1-494. A renewed emphasis will be made to position the 1-
494 corridor at the top of the region's transportation priorities.
The Commission will renew its efforts to promote TDM once the
proper incentives are in place. The benefits of a successful TDM
program on 1-494 should cross over to the City's entire road system,
since commuters must reach 1-494 from local collectors and arterials.
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Future Improvements
Transit Service
Transit Facilities
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The traffic volume forecasts and capital improvement program
presented herein do not reflect reductions in peak hour travel achieved
through TDM. Future TDM programs will be evaluated to see if
resulting traffic reduction warrants modification to the City's
Transportation Improvement Program.
Southwest Metro plans to add facilities and expand service based on
customer demand, cost-benefit analysis, and available funding.
Assuming a continuing growth in demand for transit, the planned
additions are as follows:
• Add circulator service to enhance connectivity to businesses and
residences
• Add connections to additional sites outside the community such as
St. Paul, Minnetonka, Plymouth and western Carver County
• Add van pooling services
• Add buses to accommodate increased ridership
• Add vans for van pooling
• Develop additional park and ride locations
• Construct bus maintenance facilities
The City supports the plans and objectives of Southwest Metro which
continues development of expanded service and increased ridership.
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8. BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN SYSTEM PLAN
Guiding Planning Principles
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
Future Improvements
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The choice to travel by bicycle or walking is valued and will be
accommodated in the City's urban infrastructure system.
• The bicycle and pedestrian system should provide for inter-city
trips between residences, schools, parks, churches, work locations
and shopping districts.
• The system should provide as direct a link as possible.
• The system should provide linkage to regional systems and other
transportation modes.
• The system design should emphasize safety and convenience.
The facilities plan for a bicycle and pedestrian system is contained in
the City's Comprehensive Park and Open Space Plan adopted by the
City Council in 1989, Chapter 5. Community Trails defines the
system and outlines goals and policies for its development. Non-
existing segments of the system which are not critical elements are
constructed concurrently with the development of the abutting property
or the improvements of the abutting street segment. This is the most
feasible and cost effective sequence for construction.
A summary list of planned bicycle and pedestrian improvements
includes:
• Future trail along Bryant Lake Drive between Valley View Road
and Rowland Road.
• Future trail along CSAH 4 between Purgatory Creek and CSAH
62
• Future trail along Dell Road between Duck Lake Trail and
Tristam Way
• Widen trail along Anderson Lakes Parkway at underpass locations
• Widen trail along Homeward Hills Road between Riverview Road
and CSAH 1
• Future trail connection through Rice Marsh Park between Dell
Road and Chanhassen Trail System (South of CSAH 5)
• Future trail along Shady Oak Road between Valley View Road
and TH 212
• Future trail along Flying Cloud Drive between Valley View Road
and Shady Oak Road
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• Future trail along Valley View Road between Golden Triangle
Drive and Washington Avenue
• Future trail along River View Road between TH 169 and CSAH 4
• Future trail along TH 212 between CSAH 4 and Dell Road
• Future trail along Dell Road between TH 212 and CSAH 1
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9. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Process
Sources of Funding
Municipal State Aid (MSS)
Tax Increment Funding (J'IF)
Special Assessments
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The City's plan for long-term roadway improvements is depicted on
Figure 10 -2015 Roadway Improvement Plan and outlined more fully
in Table 4 -Transportation Capital Improvement Program. Table 4
depicts the planned sequence of improvements and estimated costs for
each anticipated project. The sequence of projects has been selected
based upon current traffic, projected traffic, and anticipated growth
patterns. The goal is to invest available transportation capital in the
most beneficial projects at each point in the timeline of the program.
It will be desirable to review the plan periodically and to adjust the
plan to respond to changes in the development of traffic demand from
that currently predicted. Changes to anticipated traffic demand may
result from changes to travel patterns based on such factors as
demographics, adjustments to work patterns associated with
telecommunications, use of transit and other mode shifts.
The ongoing process to review the plan will be based on the review of
traffic counts taken by the City, Hennepin County and Mn/DOT every
other year. The City will also conduct intersection counts at critical
intersections to review their performance. With this information, the
sequence and scope of transportation projects may be periodically
reviewed and revised.
Several funding sources for transportation improvements are available
to the City. Each of these sources is anticipated to playa significant
role in financing future transportation improvements.
The City receives an annual apportionment from the State Highway
User Tax Distribution Fund through the Municipal State Aid Account.
These funds, administered by the Mn/DOT State Aid Division, may be
used for maintenance and construction of the City's designated State
Aid system or for the City's share of construction costs for County
State Aid Roads or State Trunk Highways. Most projects on the
Transportation Capital Improvement Program are eligible for State
Aid Funding.
The City has two existing TIF districts. Portions of tax increments
from both districts are planned for transportation projects.
The City has traditionally financed transportation projects utilizing
special assessments pursuant to Minnesota State Laws Section 429.011
to 429.11l. Assessments to properties may not exceed the value of
benefit which accrues to the property as a result of the project. Benefit
is usually measured as an increase in market value. Special
assessments will continue to be used, when appropriate, to provide for
a complete financial plan. Projects located in the developing
southwest area of the City will be constructed primarily to serve new
development and are appropriate for financing with special
assessments.
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The City anticipates that the following funds will be available for the
years between 1997 and 2015 from each of the funding sources:
Municipal State Aid
Tax Increment Funding
Special Assessments
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$25,000,000
4,000,000
11.000,000
$40,000,000
These funding sources are expected to meet the City's $39,265,000
improvement needs for 1997 through 2015 as described in Table 4 -
Transportation Capital Improvement Program.
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TABLE 4
1997 TRANSPORTATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
ROUTE LOCATION IMPROVEMENT LENGTH (MI) EST. COST CITY SHARE
l(;~AH 4 !t:.denwood Unve to valley View t-<oad upgrade to 4 lane divided U.:.!;j 650,000 200,000
CSAH4 TH 5 to Scenic Heights Road upgrade to 4 lane divided 0.63 1,500,000 150,000
CSAH4 Scenic Heights Road to CSAH 1 upgrade to 4 lane undivided 1.07 2,500,000 300,000
Dell Road CSAH 1 to Crestwood Terrace upgrade to 2 lane paved roadway 0.56 800,000 800,000
Riley Lake Road Purgatory Creek to City limits upgrade to 2 lane paved roadway 0.32 400,000 400,000
Scenic Heights Road Dell Road to CSAH 4 new 2 lane with turn lanes at termini 0.95 1,900,000 1,900,000
Shady Oak Road TH 212 to Flying Cloud Drive signalization and turn lanes -550,000 250,000
TH 212 Fountain Place intersection signalization -120,000 120,000
Valley View Road TH 169 interchange signalization -100,000 0
1997 Total 8,520,000 4,120,000
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1998 TRANSPORTATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
ROUTE LOCATION IMPROVEMENT LENGTH (MI) EST. COST CITY SHARE
IColumbine Road eXisting to Pralne Center Dnve extend 2 lane roadway u.:l6 700,000 700,OQQ
CSAH 39 1-494 interchange west ramp signalization -100,000 25,000
1-494 TH 169 interchange upgrade interchange -5,000,000 0
New N-S Street (Dell) CSAH 1 to Cedar Crest Drive new 2 lane roadway 0.36 400,000 400,000
Prairie Center Drive 1-494 north ramp intersection signalization -100,000 70,000
Riverview Road Homeward Hills Road to Purgatory Creek upgrade to 2 lane 0.93 1,300,000 1,300,000
Singletree Lane Eden Road to TH 212 upgrade to 4 lane undivided 0.12 250,000 250,000
TH 101 Turnback CSAH 62 to TH 5 design process started 1.70 4,000,000 350,000
TH 212 west City limits to Flying Cloud Airport safety and access improvements -2,000,000 200,000
TH 212 -future 1-494 to Purgatory Creek upgrade to freeway 1.00 13,600,000 300,000
1998 Total 27,450,000 3,595,000
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1999 TRANSPORTATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
ROUTE LOCATION IMPROVEMENT LENGTH (Mil EST. COST CITY SHARE
Birch Island Road IEdenvale Boulevard to Kurtz Lane upgrade to 2 lane 0.47 650,000 ()!)O,OOU
Braxton Road CSAH 1 to Cedar Crest Drive new 2 lane roadway 0.36 400,000 400,000
Cedar Crest Drive west to Dell Road new 2 lane roadway 0.50 550,000 550,000
CSAH 1 TH 169 -TH 212 upgrade to 4 lane divided 2.65 6,500,000 800,000
CSAH4 CSAH 1 intersection upgrade to 4 lane undivided & turn lanes -600,000 100,000
CSAH4 CSAH 1 to TH 212 upgrade & realignment of 2 lane 1.50 2,700,000 200,000
Homeward Hills Road Anderson Lakes Parkway intersection signalization -100,000 100,000
Medcom Boulevard east to Franlo Road extend 2 lane roadway 0.09 150,000 150,000
Shady Oak Road Flying Cloud Drive to 69th Street upgrade to 4 lane undivided 0.39 700,000 700,000
TH 212 CSAH 39 interchange exit ramp widening -200,000 0
TH 212 -future Purgatory Creek to Wallace Road upgrade to freeway 1.20 20,100,000 500,000
Valley View Road Flying Cloud Drive to Golden Triangle Drive upgrade to 4 lane undivided 0.34 600,000 600,000
1999 Total 33,250,000 4,750,000
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2000 -2005 TRANSPORTATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
ROUTE LOCATION IMPROVEMENT LENGTH {Mil EST. COST CITY SHARE
!Anderson Lakes Parkway TH 212 to Preserve Boulevard upgrade to 4 lane divided U.I:SO 1,300,000 1,300,OOu
Anderson Lakes Parkway Franlo Road to TH 169 upgrade to 4 lane divided 0.25 500,000 500,000
Anderson Lakes Parkway Preserve Boulevard to Franlo Road upgrade to 4 lane divided 1.08 1,700,000 1,700,000
Cedar Crest Drive east to Eden Prairie Road new 2 lane roadway 0.48 550,000 550,000
CSAH 1 Mitchell Road to Dell Road South upgrade to 4 lane divided 1.81 4,400,000 400,000
CSAH 1 TH 212 to Mitchell Road upgrade to 4 lane divided 1.60 3,800,000 250,000
CSAH39 Prairie Center Drive intersection add westbound left turn lane -150,000 50,000
CSAH39 CSAH 60 intersection add EB and WB left turn lanes -200,000 50,000
CSAH4 TH 5 intersection add left turn lanes on TH 5 -150,000 0
CSAH4 CSAH 62 to Edenwood Drive upgrade to 4 lane undivided 1.58 3,500,000 450,000
Dell Road Crestwood Terrace to TH 212 upgrade to 2 lane paved roadway 0.56 900,000 900,000
Major Center Area TH 169 and Ring Road System Traffic Signal Management System -200,000 200,000
Prairie Center Drive 1-494 interchange new ramps to west and turn lanes -2,200,000 200,000
Prairie Center Drive Preserve Boulevard intersection add left turn lanes -200,000 200,000
Prairie Center Drive Singletree Lane intersection add SB double left turn lane -100,000 100,000
Preserve Boulevard Westwind Drive to Anderson Lakes Parkway upgrade to 4 lane divided 0.21 400,000 400,000
Princeton Avenue TH 212 to Dartmouth Avenue new 2 lane roadway 0.35 400,000 400,000
Technology Drive Mitchell Road to Purgatory Creek upgrade to 4 lane undivided 0.65 1,000,000 1,000,000
TH 212 Singletree Lane intersection add left turn lanes -200,000 50,000
TH 212 Prairie Center Drive intersection add left turn lanes -400,000 200,000
TH 212 -future Wallace Road to CSAH 4 upgrade to freeway 0.80 9,800,000 200,000
Valley View Road Prairie Center Drive to Flying Cloud Drive upgrade to 4 lane undivided 0.42 700,000 700,000
Viking Drive Golden Triangle Drive to Washington Avenue upgrade to 4 lane undivided 0.28 500,000 500,000
Washington Avenue 69th Street to Valley View Road upgrade to 4 lane undivided 0.36 600,000 600,000
Washington Avenue Viking Drive to W 78th Street 4 lane bridge and roadway -2,500,000 200,000
2000 -2005 Total 36,350000 11,100,000
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2005 -2015 TRANSPORTATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
ROUTE LOCATION IMPROVEMENT LENGTH (Mil EST. COST CITY SHARE
IAnderson Lakes Parkway Mitchell Road to Columbine Koad upgrade to 4 Jane undiVided U.BO 1,100,0U(J 1,100,000
CSAH 1 Dell Road South to City limits upgrade to 4 lane undivided 0.89 2,000,000 150,000
CSAH 60 CSAH 62 intersection add left tum lanes -200,000 50,000
CSAH 61 City West Parkway N to City West Parkway S upgrade to 4 lane undivided 0.51 1,000,000 100,000
Flying Cloud Drive N of Shady Oak Road to Valley View Road upgrade to 4 lane undivided 1.15 1,700,000 1,700,000
Martin Drive TH 5 to Mitchell Road upgrade to 4 lane undivided 0.70 1,200,000 1,200,000
Mitchell Road Scenic Heights Road to Cumberland Road upgrade to 4 lane undivided 0.57 900,000 900,000
Scenic Heights Road Village Woods Drive to Mitchell Road upgrade to 4 lane undivided & realignment 1.02 2,800,000 2,800,000
Shady Oak Road 69th Street to Valley View Road upgrade to 4 lane undivided 0.45 800,000 800,000
Technology Drive West of Mitchell Road upgrade to 4 lane undivided 0.63 1,000,000 1,000,000
TH 169 Anderson Lakes Pkwy & CSAH 1 intersections upgrade to interchanges -9,000,000 200,000
TH 212 CSAH 39 interchange interchange improvements -3,000,000 200,000
TH 212 -future CSAH 4 to Lyman Boulevard upgrade to freeway 3.20 22,000,000 300,000
Valley View Road Liv Lane to CSAH 4 upgrade to 4 lane undivided 1.03 1,700,000 1,700,000
Valley View Road CSAH 4 to Edenvale Road upgrade to 4 lane undivided 0.80 1,300,000 1,300,000
West 78th Street Prairie Center Drive to TH 169 upgrade to 4 lane undivided 1.33 2,200,000 2,200,000
2005 -2015 Total 51,900,000 15,700,000
1997 -2015 Total 157,470,000 39,265,000
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APPENDIX A
SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS BY ZONE
Socioeconomic Data for Met Council Zones (538-564)
Socioeconomic Data for Eden Prairie Zones (1-104)
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538 3456 5700
539 5261 7022
540 2440 3224
541 0 845
542 0 0
543 0 0
544 0 0
545 688 780
546 539 1661
547 2562 3276
548 16 16
549 517 510
550 0 0
551 2940 4820
552 0 0
553 0 0
554 3011 4080
555 497 5541
556 0 0
557 609 3762
558 903 4097
559 1667 1920
560 947 905
561 3676 3790
562 1098 1344
563 3057 3776
564 4760 5200
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SOCIO-ECONOMIC DATA
City of Eden Prairie
FOR MET COUNCIL ZONES (538-564)
Households Retail Employment Non-retail Employment
1990 2015 1990 2015 1990 2015
1272 2190 0 0 480 1019
1932 2700 40 104 576 1333
897 1240 202 358 339 1406
0 325 175 175 2717 2892
0 0 51 80 3203 6316
0 0 217 217 4649 5429
0 0 30 30 3240 4012
253 300 70 70 2743 3785
198 640 28 48 1786 2007
942 1260 25 50 60 100
6 6 83 83 2775 3415
190 196 37 37 1165 1234
0 0 36 73 982 2493
1081 2000 47 499 1045 5331
0 0 363 453 1197 2100
0 0 1910 1945 1986 2230
1106 1694 31 31 559 559
180 2300 31 31 386 386
0 0 0 0 0 0
222 1560 26 26 194 449
332 1700 0 170 1608 1742
613 797 0 0 0 0
348 348 40 40 1577 2174
1352 1456 190 304 1302 2202
404 518 0 0 188 188
1124 1452 0 0 30 30
1750 2000 39 39 194 194
14202 24682 3671 4863 34981 53026
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2 476 520
3 476 520
4 476 520
5 476 520
6 476 520
7 476 520
8 476 520
9 476 520
10 476 520
11 919 948
12 0 0
13 919 948
14 919 947
15 919 947
16 1529 1888
17 917 1133
18 611 755
19 517 510
20 549 672
21 549 672
22 947 905
23 0 0
24 897 1147
25 1665 2129
26 0 0
27 0 0
28 108 332
29 269 831
30 0 0
31 162 498
32 688 780
33 0 0
34 0 0
35 0 0
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Households Retail Employment
1990 2015 1990 2015
175 200 0 0
175 200 39 39
175 200 0 0
175 200 0 0
175 200 0 0
175 200 0 0
175 200 0 0
175 200 0 0
175 200 0 0
175 200 0 0
338 364 0 0
0 0 0 100
338 364 0 0
338 364 95 102
338 364 95 102
562 726 0 0
337 436 0 0
225 290 0 0
190 196 37 37
202 259 0 0
202 259 0 0
348 348 40 40
0 0 0 0
330 441 0 0
612 819 25 50
0 0 25 50
0 0 11 23
40 128 0 0
99 320 0 0
0 0 28 48
59 192 0 0
253 300 70 70
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0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
194 194
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500 800
0 0
401 701
401 701
0 0
0 0
30 30
1165 1234
169 169
19 19
0 0
1577 2174
50 50
10 50
677 1719
305 774
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0 0
1786 2007
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1620 2006
1620 2006
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40 0 0
41 0 0
42 0 0
43 0 0
44 0 0
45 0 845
46 0 0
47 315 416
48 1259 1664
49 787 1040
50 79 104
51 684 913
52 684 913
53 684 913
54 684 913
55 684 913
56 789 1053
57 1052 1404
58 576 950
59 576 950
60 576 950
61 576 950
62 576 950
63 576 950
64 0 0
65 0 0
66 50 554
67 25 277
68 25 277
69 50 554
70 74 831
71 50 554
72 99 1109
73 50 554
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(CONTINUED)
Households Retail Employment
1990 201~ 1990 2015
0 0 20 32
0 0 5 8
0 0 382 389
0 0 382 389
0 0 764 778
0 0 382 389
0 325 175 175
0 0 0 0
116 160 0 0
463 640 0 0
289 400 131 233
29 40 71 125
251 351 40 104
251 351 0 0
251 351 0 0
251 351 0 0
251 351 0 0
290 405 0 0
387 540 0 0
212 365 0 0
212 365 0 0
212 365 0 0
212 365 0 0
212 365 0 0
212 365 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 31 31
18 230 0 0
9 115 0 0
9 115 0 0
18 230 0 0
27 345 0 0
18 230 0 0
36 460 0 0
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320 632
397 446
397 446
795 892
397 446
2283 2458
434 434
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0 0
221 914
118 492
576 1333
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0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
480 1019
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78 61 376
79 61 376
80 183 1129
81 750 864
82 917 1056
83 753 1020
84 602 816
85 602 816
86 301 408
87 151 204
88 602 816
89 2058 3374
90 294 482
91 588 964
92 a 0
93 0 a
94 0 a
95 a 0
96 8 8
97 8 8
98 a a
99 45 205
100 226 512
101 a 512
102 316 1434
103 316 1434
104 0 0
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FOR EDEN PRAIRIE ZONES (1-104)
(CONTINUED)
Households Retail Employment
1990 20151 1990 20~
78 546 a a
22 156 a a
22 156 a a
67 468 26 26
276 359 a a
337 438 a a
277 423 a a
221 339 0 0
221 339 0 0
111 169 a a
55 85 6 6
221 339 25 25
757 1400 25 270
108 200 0 0
216 400 18 189
0 0 4 40
a a 121 151
0 a 121 151
a 0 121 151
3 3 29 29
3 3 54 54
a a a a
17 85 a 10
83 213 a a
a 212 a a
116 595 a 10
116 595 a a
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a a
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a a
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a a
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565 2882
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395 2017
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399 700
399 700
399 700
971 1195
1804 2220
404 496
302 372
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TRAFFIC VOLUME FORECASTING PROCESS
The Twin Cities metropolitan regional traffic forecasting model, in its entirety, was used and modified for
this Eden Prairie Transportation Plan. The traffic model used to develop the traffic volume forecasts is
based on the TRANPLAN computer program. The five major steps used in the traffic volume forecasting
process are described below:
1. Trip Generation -The City of Eden Prairie contains 27 regional traffic analysis zones (TAZs).
These TAZs were refined by dividing them into 104 smaller City zones (see Figure 5). Existing and
future population, employment and household characteristics for the regional and City zones are
presented in Appendix A. The regional trip generation model was used to calculate the productions and
attractions to each T AZ.
2. Trip Distribution -The appropriate trip tables were used based on the above step 1. This process
used the Twin Cities regional gravity model to distribute person trips.
3. Mode Choice -The mode choice model was used to estimated the proportion of trips which will use
the transit system, be automobile drivers, or be automobile passengers.
4. Temporal Distribution -The temporal distribution model splits the daily trips tables into time
segments to replicated the peak hours, peak period, and off-peak travel periods.
5. Trip Assignment -The zone to zone trips were assigned to the existing and future transportation
networks using the capacity restrained loading process. The resulting traffic volumes on the roadway
system were then compared to the capacity of the roadway network to assess the impacts.
A major component of the traffic model is a network that represents the roadway system in the City of
Eden Prairie. The existing and future regional networks and associated characteristics were obtained from
the Metropolitan Council. Modifications were made to these existing and future conditions to reflect the
detail needed for the City of Eden Prairie as follows:
• Numerous changes were made to the existing and future networks to model the key arterial, collector,
and local streets in the City.
• The system of zones was expanded from 27 to 104 to create more realistic loading of traffic onto the
detailed network.
• The trip distribution process was adjusted to appropriately distribute trips to and from the 104 City
zones.
• The 1990 trips were assigned to the existing network and calibrated to the existing traffic counts. Then
the future network was developed from the calibrated network. The 2015 trips were assigned to the
future network which resulted in the volumes forecasted.
By running the TRANPLAN program with the future trips and network, an estimate of the future traffic
flow on the individual roadways was made (see Figures 7 and 8).
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CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
TYPICAL ROADWAY SECTIONS
The following typical roadway sections are recommended for use in the City of Eden Prairie.
Specific geometrics for each section are shown in Figure C-l.
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Two-Lane Urban
1. 28 foot residential minor
2. 32 foot residential collector
3. 37 foot industrial
Four-Lane Urban
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