HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 08/06/1991AGENDA
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1991
COUNCILMEMBERS:
CITY COUNCIL STAFF:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
7:30 PM, CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
7600 Executive Drive
Mayor Douglas Tenpas, Richard
Anderson, Jean Harris, H. Martin
Jessen, and Patricia Pidcock
City Manager Carl J. Jullie,
Assistant to the City Manager Craig
Dawson, City Attorney Roger Pauly,
Finance Director John D. Frane,
Director of Planning Chris Enger,
Director of Parks, Recreation &
Natural Resources Robert Lambert,
Director of Public Works Gene Dietz,
and Recording Secretary Roberta Wick
COMMENDATION RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING EFFORTS OF SAFETY CAMP Pg. 1548 STAFF AND SPONSORS
COMMENDATION FOR JULY 4 CELEBRATION
Pg. 1549
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
II. MINUTES
A. Special City Council Meeting held Tuesday. July 30, 1991 Pg. 1550
III. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. TECH 10 by Hoyt Development Company. 2nd Reading of Pg. 1553
Ordinance 20-91-PUD-6-91, Planned Unit Development
District Review within the 1-2 Zoning District with
waivers on 5.6 acres; Adoption of Resolution 91-160,
Authorizing Summary and Ordering Publication of Ordinance
20-91-PUD-6-91; Location: southwest corner of West 74th
Street and Golden Triangle Drive. (Ordinance 20-91-PUD-
6-91 - PUD District Review; Resolution 91-160 - Summary
and Publication of Ordinance 20-91-PUD-6-91)
B. ZONING CODE SIGN REGULATION AMENDMENTS by the City of Pg. 1559 Eden Prairie. 2nd Reading of Ordinance 18-91, Amending
Zoning Code Sign Regulations; Adoption of Resolution 91-
172, Authorizing Summary and Ordering Publication.
(Ordinance 18-91 - Amending Zoning Code Sign Regulations;
Resolution 91-172 - Summary and Publication).
C. 2ND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 17-91, CONTROLLING WEEPS AND Pg. 1054 GRASS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, AMENDING CITY CODE, CHAPTER 9.
SEC, 9.71. SM. 1
City Council Agenda
August 6, 1991
Page Three
C. BOULDER POINTE 2ND ADDITION by Robert H. Mason,
Inc. Request for Zoning District Change from Rural
to R1-13.5 on 43.7 acres; Adoption of Resolution
91-179, Preliminary Plat of 68 acres into 75 single
family lots, two outlots and road right-of-way to
be known as Boulder Pointe 2nd Addition. Location:
south of Mitchell Road, west of Twin Lakes Crossing
and north of Victoria Drive. (Ordinance 23-91 -
Zoning District Change; Resolution 91-179 -
Preliminary Plat)
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
PETITIONS. REOUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS. COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES
IX. APPOINTMENTS
X. .EPORTS OF OFFICERS
A. Reports of Councilmembers
B. Report of City Manager
1. Relief Agreement Extension for Paragon Cable
2. Presentation of 1990 Audit Report
C. Report of Director of Parks. Recreation & Natural
Resources
Pg. 1676
Pg. 1687
Pg. 1688
Pg. 1694
1. Recommendations for Community Center Expansion Pg. 1695 Program
D. Report of Director of Public Works
1. Award Contract for Bluffs West 9th Addition.
Bluestem Ridge. and Bluffs East 8th Addition.
I.C. 52-199, 52-223, and 5Z-224 (Resolution
No. 91-182)
2. Review Alternatives for Parks/Public Works Pg. 1697 Maintenance Facility
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
City Council Agenda
August 6, 1991
Page Two
D. RECEIVE FEASIBILITY FOR ROWLAND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS. Pg. 1582 .I.C.52-067 (Resolution Bo. 91-169)
E. RELEASE OF LAND FROM SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN Pg. 1583 CITY. MR . 6 MRS. UHERKA. AND AMOCO OIL COMPANY
F. FINAL PLAT OF PARSER ADDITION (LOCATED NORTH OF ROWLAND Pg. 1587 ROAD AND WEST OF RASPBERRY HILL ROAD) Resolution No. 91-
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G. FINAL PLAT OF DONNAY'S EDENVALE SECOND ADDITION (LOCATED Pg. 1589 7i.T THE N.E. CORNER OF EOENVALE BOULEVARD AND LESLEY LANE)
Resolution No. 91-176
H. RAW RECORD OF DECISION FOR DELL ROAD AND SCENIC HEIGHTS Pg. 1592 ROAD. I.C. 52-160 (Resolution No. 91-177)
I. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FOR TM 5 SOUTH FRONTAGE ROAD, Pg. 1603 I.C. 52-177
J. RECEIVE 100% PETITION FOR PRAIRIE CENTER DRIVE MEDIAN Pg. 1605 OPENING AT JOINER WAY, I.C. 52-229 (Resolution No. 91-
180)
K. APPROVE PLANS FOR PRAIRIE CENTER DRIVE MEDIAN OPENING AT Pg. 1606 JOINER WAY. I.C. 52-22t (Resolution No. 91-181)
L. REOUEST FOR LAND ALTERATION PERMIT BY BRAD HOYT FOR AREA
SOUTH OF TECH 10
M. 2ND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-91. AMENDMENT Of PARK USE Pg. 1413 RULES RELATING TO HORSES
N. EXTENSION OF HEALTH BENEFITS TO CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
Pg. 1607
0. CLERK'S LICENSE LIST
Pg. 1611
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. DELL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS. I.C. 52-126 (Resolution No. 91- Pg. 1612 178)
B. SINGLETREE PLAZA by The Robert Larsen Partners. Request Pg. 1613
for Zoning District Change from Rural to Community
Commercial on approximately 19 acres with variances to be
reviewed by the Board of Appeals, and Site Plan Review on
approximately 19 acres for construction of 114,000 square
feet of commercial uses to be known as Singletree Plaza.
Location: South of Singletree Lane, east of Prairie
Center Drive, west of Eden Road. (Ordinance 16-91 - Zoning District Change).
A COMMENDATION FOR THE EDEN PRAIRIE SAFETY CAMP
STAFF AND CONTRIBUTORS
WHEREAS, the second annual Eden Prairie Safety Camp took place
in July 1991 and was again a highly successful program as the
number of participants grew from 107 last year to 150 this year;
and
WHEREAS, this program is a major investment in the City's
youth and in safety education; and
WHEREAS, this innovative program has brought and continues to
bring regional and national recognition; and
WHEREAS, the success of this program depends on the motivation
and commitment of the energies of the City staff and the financial
and in-kind donations of corporate sponsors and civic
organizations,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of
Eden Prairie, that it commend the
EDEN PRAIRIE POLICE DEPARTMENT STAFF
EDEN PRAIRIE FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFF
EDEN PRAIRIE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT STAFF
AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE GROUP, Sponsor
EDEN PRAIRIE LIONESS CLUB, Sponsor
- their superb effort in this fine investment in the community's
h,lan resources, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council express its
appreciation to Officer Curt Oberlander for his exemplary and
professional service in coordinating the 1991 Safety Camp.
This public appreciation given August 6, 1991.
Douglas B. Tenpas, Mayor
Councilmembers:
Richard Anderson
Jean Harris
H. Martin Jessen
Patricia Pidcock
SEAL
Attest:
John D. Frane, City Clerk
A COMMENDATION
FOR EDEN PRAIRIE'S JULY 4 CELEBRATION
WHEREAS. one of the attributes which makes a community unique is
the way its people celebrate life; and
WHEREAS. of the many community events which occur during the year,
the Fourth of July is one which is largely coordinated by the City
of Eden Prairie; and
WHEREAS. this Independence Day tradition has become one of the most
popular and well-attended summer festivals which truly shows the
spirit of cooperation by all who participate in booths and events
as well as those who enjoy the sights, sounds smells, and fireworks
during the day; and
NOW. THEREFORE. the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie does
hereby commend all of the individuals, groups, and organizations
who contributed their time, resources, and talents to make the 1991
Fourth of July celebration a great success,
AND. FURTHER the Council hereby specially recognizes
• NORWEST BANE for its sole sponsorship of the fireworks
display, and
• LAURIE HELL/NG, Manager of Recreation Services, for
coordinating the festivities and staffing of the events
throughout the day.
The gratitude of the City Council on behalf of the entire Eden
Prairie community expressed this 6th day of August 1991.
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Attest:
Douglas B. Tenpas, Mayor
Councilmembers:
Richard T. Anderson
H. Martin Jessen
Jean L. Harris
Patricia Pidcock
John D. Frane, City Clerk
NINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 30, 1991
COUNCILMEMBERS:
CITY COUNCIL STAFF:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5:30 PM, CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
7600 Executive Drive
Mayor Douglas Tenpas, Richard
Anderson, Jean Harris, H. Martin
Jessen, and Patricia Pidcock
City Manager Carl J. Jullie,
Assistant to the City Manager Craig
Dawson, & Finance Director John D.
Frane
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Harris, Jessen, and Pidcock were present.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Councilmember Pidcock presided over the meeting. She
called the meeting to order at 5:36 PM.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Jessen moved and Harris seconded to approve the agenda as
presented. Motion approved 3 - O.
III. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Joint Powers Aqreement No. 67724 for
Consultant Engineeringeervices for TM 5 from CSAH
17 to TM 41 (I.C. 52-238) Resolution No. 91-173
Jessen moved and Harris seconded to approve the
Consent Calendar. Motion approved 3 - O.
IV. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Resolution No. 91-174 Authorizing the Issuance of
General Obliaatiou Equipment Certificates of
Indebtedness. Series 1991A: General Obligat'on
Improvement Bonds, Series 19915: and General
Obligation Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds. Series
1991C
Dave MacGillivray of Springsted, Inc., the City's
financial advisor, spoke to the Council about
matters relating to the desirability of issuing
several series of bonds in the near term.
City Council Minutes
July 30, 1991
Page Two
Specifically, the staff was recommending that the
Council set August 20, 1991 as the date of sale for
three series of bonds. Recently-adopted Federal
regulations required that these bonds be settled by
September 7, 1991 in order to retain their tax-
exempt status. Within a few months, staff would
speak with the Council about the possibility to
refund approximately $10 million of existing bonds
in order to achieve a substantially reduced
interest rate. The new Federal regulations did not
affect the tax-exempt status of these latter bonds.
General Obligation Equipment Certificates of
Indebtedness, Series 1991A, $1,800,000: These bonds would be used to pay the accumulated debt of
capital outlays from 1989 through 1991 which are
eligible for this type of financing. By State
Statute, the maximum term on these bonds is five
years.
General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 1991D,
$6,050,000: The $6,050,000 figure is a net amount
of financing needed to cover costs already incurred
on a number of projects in recent years. Issuance
of these bonds would result in a new property tax
requirement of $85,000-$90,000 per year. This
amount was necessary in order to accommodate the
deferment of special assessments and the State
requirement that 105% of the principal and interest
due be available every year. If the cash balance
were sufficient going into the following year, then
the levy may be reduced or eliminated for that
year.
General Obligation Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds,
Series 1991C, $9,500,000: At year-end 1990, an $8,500,000 negative cash balance existed in the
water and sewer construction fund. Issuance of
$9,500,000 in bonds would bring this fund back to
zero. Staff would work to change the cash flow and
debt structure in this fund in order not to
continue the pattern of bond issuance to fund large
accumulated deficits. The structure would also
preserve cash balances in order that they would be
available to fund expansion of the water treatment
plant in the future.
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City Council Minutes
July 30, 1991
Page Three
Jessen asked how Federal arbitrage rules would
affect the bonds the City would issue.
MacGillivray replied that the Federal government
has a regulation in place that when a City issues
more than $5 million of bonds in a year, the
interest it earns from the bond proceeds cannot be
greater than the interest it pays on the bonds.
The difference would need to be remitted to the
Federal government. Generally speaking, some
payment will be made to the Federal government five
years from now because the interest the City would
expect to earn at this time should be greater than
the anticipated interest rate to pay on the bonds
it would issue.
MacGillivray also mentioned that there were six
outstanding bond issues which are candidates for
refunding. The outstanding principal on these
bonds is $9,150,000. The lower rate to be expected
from refunding the bonds would result in a net
savings of approximately $1.2 million (or
approximately $880,000 in 1991 dollars).
Jessen moved and Harris seconded to approve
Resolution No. 91-174 authorizing the issuance of
General Obligation Debt, Series 1991A-C. Motion
approved 3 - O.
V. ADJOURNMENT
Harris moved and Jessen seconded to adjourn the meeting
at 6:00 PM. Motion passed unanimously.
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CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDNANCE NO. 20-91-PUD-6-91
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA, REMOVING CERTAIN LAND
FROM ONE ZONING DISTRICT AND PLACING IT IN ANOTHER, AMENDING THE LEGAL
DESCRIPTIONS OF LAND IN EACH DISTRICT, AND, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CITY CODE
CHAPTER 1 AND SECTION 11.99 WHICH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONTAIN PENALTY
PROVISIONS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
Section 1. That the land which is the subject of this Ordinance (hereinafter, the "land") is
legally described in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Section 2. That action was duly initiated proposing that the land be removed from the 1-2
District and be placed in the Planned Unit Development 20-91-1-2 (hereinafter "PUD 20-91-1-2).
Section 3. The land shall be subject to the terms and conditions of that certain Developer's
Agreement dated as of August 6, 1991, entered into between Hoyt Development Company, a Minnesota
corporation, and the City of Eden Prairie (hereinafter "Developer's Agreement"). The Developer's Agreement
contains the terms and conditions of PUD 20-91-1-2 and is hereby made a part hereof.
Section 4. The City Council hereby makes the following findings:
A. PUD 20-91-1-2 is not in conflict with the goals of the Comprehensive Guide Plan of thd City.
B. PUD 20-91-1-2 is designed in such a manner to form a desirable and unified environment within
its own boundaries.
C. The exceptions to the standard requirements of Chapters 11 and 12 of the City Code that are
contained in PUD 20-91-1-2 are justified by the design of the development described therein.
D. PhD 20-91-1-2 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 S. The proposal is hereby adopted and the land shall be, and hereby is removed from
1-2 District and shall be included hereafter in the PUD 20-91-1-2 and the legal descriptions of land in each
Arid 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 2nd day of
July, 1991, and finally read and adopted and ordered published at a regular meeting of the City Council of said
City on the 6th day of August, 1991.
ATTEST:
John D. Frane, City Clerk
Douglas B. Tenpas, Mayor
—"ED in the Eden Prairie News on the day of , 1991.
TECH 10
FUD CONCEPT AMENDMENT
Lot I, Block 1, Outlots A and B, TECHNOLOGY PARK 5TH ADDITION; Lot I, Block 1,
TECHNOLOGY PARK 7TH ADDITION
IUD DISTRICT REVIEW AND SITE PLAN REVIEW
Lot 1, Block 1, TECHNOLOGY PARK 7TH ADDITION
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CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 91-160
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUMMARY OF
ORDINANCE 20-91-PUD-6-91 AND ORDERING THE
PUBLICATION OF SAID SUMMARY
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 20-9I-PUD-6-91 was adopted and ordered published at a
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie on the 16th day of July, 1991.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE:
A. That the text of the summary of Ordinance No. 20-91-PUD-6-91 which is
attached hereto, is approved, and the City Council finds that said text clearly
informs the public of the intent and effect of said ordinance.
B. That said text shall be published once in the Eden Prairie News in a body type no
smaller than non-pareil or six-point type, as defined in Minn. State. sec. 331.07.
C. That a printed copy of the Ordinance shall be made available for inspection by
any person during regular office hours at the office of the City Clerk and a copy
of the entire text of the Ordinance shall be posted in the City Hall.
D. That Ordinance No. 20-91-PUD-6-9I shall be recorded in the ordinance book,
along with proof of publication required by paragraph B herein, within 20 days
after said publication.
ADOPTED by the City Council on the 6th day of August, 1991.
Douglas B. Tenpas, Mayor All
John D. Franc, City Clerk
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CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 20-91-PUD-6-9I
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA, REMOVING
CERTAIN LAND FROM ONE ZONING DISTRICT AND PLACING IT IN
ANOTHER, AMENDING THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LAND IN EACH
DISTRICT, AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CITY CODE CHAPTER 1 AND
SECTION 11.9, WHICH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONTAIN PENALTY
PROVISIONS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
Summary: This Ordinance allows rezoning of land located at the southwest corner of
West 74th Street and Golden Triangle Drive from the 1-2 District to the PUD 20-91-1-2 District,
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: This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
ATTEST:
/s/ John D. Franc, City Clerk
/s/ Douglas B. Tenpas, Mayor
PUBLISHED in the Eden Prairie News on the day of
1991.
(A full copy of the text of this Ordinance is available from the City Clerk.)
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CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 91-148
A RESOLUTION GRANTING SITE PLAN APPROVAL
FOR HOYT DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR TECH 10
WHEREAS, Hoyt Development Company has applied for site plan approval of Tech 10
on 5.6 acres for construction of additional parking spaces on property located at the southwest
corner of West 74th Street and Golden Triangle Drive zoned 1-2 District by Ordinance 20-91-
PUD-6-91 adopted by the City Council on August 6, 1991; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed said application at a public hearing at
its June 24, 1991 Planning Commission meeting and recommended approval of said site plans;
and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed said application at a public hearing at its
August 6, 1991 meeting;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
, 11E CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, that site plan approval be granted to Hoyt Development
Company for Tech 10 for construction of additional parking spaces based on plans dated June
28, 1991, subject to the terms and conditions of that certain Developer's Agreement between
a and the City of Eden Prairie, dated August 6, 1991, for said construction.
ADOPTED by the City Council on August 6, 1991.
Douglas B. Tenpas, Mayor
ATTEST:
John D. Franc, City Clerk
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIEI
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 18-91
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA AMENDING CITY
CODE SECTION 11.70, ENTITLED "SIGN PERMITS" RELATING TO THE
REGULATION OF CERTAIN SIGNS 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. City Code Section 11.70 is amended to read as follows:
SEC. 11.70. SIGN PERMITS.
Subd. 1. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this Section is to protect and promote the
general welfare, health, safety, and order within the City through the establishment of a
comprehensive and impartial series of standards, regulations and procedures governing the
erection, use and/or display of devices, signs or symbols serving as visual communicative media
to persons situated within or upon public right-of-way or private properties. The provisions of
this Section are intended to encourage creativity, a reasonable degree of freedom of choice, an
opportunity for effective communication, and a sense of concern for the visual amenities on the
part of those designing, displaying or otherwise utilizing needed communicative media of the
types regulated by this Section; while at the same time assuring that the public is not endangered,
annoyed or distracted by the unsafe, disorderly, indiscriminate or unnecessary use of such
communicative facilities.
Subd. 2. Definitions. The following terms, as used in this Section, shall have the meanings
stated:
1. "Accessory Sign" - An identification sign relating in its subject matter to or which directs
attention to, a business or profession, or to the commodity, service or entertainment sold
or offered upon the premises where such sign is located, or to which it is attached.
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numeric form.
3. "Area Identification Sign" - A free-standing sign located at an entranceway to a
residential development identifying such development having a common identity when
said sign is located upon the premises which it identifies.
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20. "Non-conforming Sign" - A sign which lawfully existed immediately prior to the adoption
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21. "Parapet Wall" - An architecturally, structurally and aesthetically integral wall extending
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22. "Permanent Sign" - Any sign which is not a temporary sign.
23. "Planned Unit Development Area Identification Sign" - A free-standing sign located at
an entrance way to a Planned Unit Development identifying a Planned Unit Development
land development having a common identity when said sign is located upon the premises
which it identifies. A PUD area identification sign may not identify a tenant or tenants.
Source: Ordinance No. 261
Effective Date: 10-25-74
24. "Portable Sign" - A sign so designed as to be movable from one location to another
which is not permanently attached to the ground or any structure.
25. "Projecting Sign" - Any sign attached to a building, all or part of which extends more
than 12 inches over public property, easements, or private pedestrian space, or which
extends more than 12 inches beyond the surface of the portion of the building to which
it is attached or beyond the building line.
26. "Readerboard Sign" - Any sign having a message not permanently affixed to the sign
face, and the copy is manually changed.
27. "Religious Symbols" - Pictures, designs, sculptures, or similar objects that stand for or
suggest religious faith, ideas, or qualities.
Source: Ordinance No. 37-83
Effective Date: 9-30-83
28. "Roof Sign" - Any sign erected upon or projecting above the roof of a structure to which
it is affixed except signs erected below the top (the cap) of a parapet wall.
Source: Ordinance No. 114-84
Effective Date: 10-31-84
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29. "Shielded Light Source" - Means that all light elements will be diffused or directed to
eliminate glare and housed to prevent damage or danger. Direct illuminated signs must
be shielded with a translucent material of sufficient opacity to prevent the visibility of the
light source. Indirect light sources must be equipped with a housing and directional
vanes. The lights must not be permitted to interfere with traffic signalization.
30. "Sign" - Any letter, word or symbol, device, poster, picture, statuary, reading matter or
representation in the nature of advertisement, announcement, message or visual
communication, whether painted, posted, printed, affixed or constructed, including all
associated brackets, braces, supports, wires and structures which is displayed for
informational or communicative purposes.
31. -"Sign Area" - That area which is included in the smallest rectangle which can be made
to circumscribe the sign. The stipulated maximum sign area for a free-standing sign
refers to a single facing and does not include vertical structural members below the sign
face.
32. "Sign Base" - The sign base of a sign shall be any supportive structure below or
surrounding the sign area which has location on the ground. The sign base shall not
exceed one half the maximum sign size permitted in the zoning district.
Source: Ordinance No. 9-87
Effective Date: 5-06-87
"Signage Program" - Any application for approval of construction or display of one or
more signs under this Section.
34. "Sitting Facility Sign" - A sign which is affixed to a seating facility or enclosure at a
transit facility stop.
Source: Ordinance No. 261
Effective Date: 10-25-74
35. "Street Frontage" - The abutting of a parcel of land to one or more streets, An interior
lot has one street frontage, and a corner lot has two such frontages. Each allowed sign
must relate to the street frontage generating the allowance.
36. "Temporary Sign" - A sign which is erected or displayed for a limited period of time.
37. "Traffic Sign" - A sign which is erected by a governmental unit for the purpose of
regulating, directing or guiding traffic.
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38. "Wall Area" - Is computed by multiplying the distance from the floor to the roof times
the visible continuous width including windows and doors of the space occupied by the
sign owner.
Source: Ordinance No. 114-84
Effective Date: 10-31-84
39. "Wall Sign" - Any sign which is affixed to a wall of any building.
Subd. 3. General Provisions Applicable to All Districts.
A. Prohibitions.
1. Non-accessory signs are prohibited in all districts, except in areas where Section
11.71 permits advertising signs, subject to the conditions imposed by Section
11.71 upon advertising signs, (and except as otherwise expressly permitted in this
Section 11.70).
Source: Ordinance No. 105-84
Effective Date: 09-19-84
2. Accessory signs are prohibited in all districts, except as authorized by this
Section.
B. All signs shall be constructed in such a manager and of such material that they shall be
safe and substantial, provided that nothing in this Section shall be interpreted as
authorizing the erection or construction of any sign not now permissible under the zoning
or building provisions of the City Code. All signs must be maintained in a safe non-
deteriorating manner. Cracked, broken or bent, glass, plastic, wood or metal and burnt-
out light bulbs and peeling, faded, or cracked paint must be repaired, replaced, or
removed.
C. No illuminated sign which changes in either color or intensity of light, flashes, scrolls,
or is animated shall be permitted except one giving time, date, temperature, weather or
similar public service information. The City Manager, or the City Manager's designee,
in granting permits for such signs shall specify the hours during which same may be kept
lighted when necessary to prevent the creation of a nuisance. Such signs shall have a
shielded light source and concealed wiring and conduit and shall not interfere with traffic
signals. Said signs shall not exceed 50 square feet in size. Only one such sign shall be
permitted per lot. Said signs shall conform to the district regulations contained herein.
(Ordinance 1-90)
D. No sign other than governmental signs shall be erected or temporarily placed within any
street right-of-way, or upon any public easement.
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E. A permit for a sign to be located within 50 feet of any street or highway regulatory or
warning sign, or of any traffic sign or signal, or of any crossroad or crosswalk, will be
issued only if:
1. The sign will not interfere with the ability of drivers and pedestrians to see any
street or highway sign, or any traffic sign or signal, or any crossroad or
crosswalk, and,
2. The sign will not distract drivers, nor offer any confusion to any street or
highway sign, or any traffic sign or signal, and,
3. The sign will not obstruct the clear visibilitY for sign of traffic and/or pedestrian
movement.
F. Roof signs are prohibited in all districts.
G. Air inflated devices, banners, pennants and whirling devices, or any such sign resembling
the same, are prohibited from use within the City except when used in conjunction with
grand openings (the initial commencement of business). In the case of grand openings,
air inflated devices, banners and pennants shall be allowed for the week or part thereof,
of said grand openings. .Air inflated devices may not be attached to or placed on the
building and may not exceed the building height permitted by Code. On the Monday
following such opening, all such displays shall be removed.
H. Campaign signs posted by a bona fide candidate for political office or by a person or
group promoting a political issue, or a political candidate, may be placed in any district
provided that only one sign per political issue, political candidate, per housing unit is
allowed. Signs may be placed in any district. These signs may be placed from August
I and shall be removed within ten (10) days after the election.
One temporary identification sign may be installed upon any construction site in any
district denoting the name of the project, architect, engineer, contractor, subcontractor
and suppliers, provided such sign does not exceed 32 square feet in area and ten feet in
height. Such signs shall be removed upon completion of construction, or the occupancy
of the building, whichever occurs first.
J. Temporary real estate signs may be erected on the project site for the purpose of selling
or promoting a residential project of 15 or more buildings with a gross floor area in
excess of 300,000 square feet provided:
1. Such signs shall not exceed 100 square feet in area.
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2. Only one such sign shall be permitted per street frontage upon which the property
abuts.
3. Such signs shall be removed when the project is 80% completed, sold or leased,
but not to exceed two years from the date of issuance of a permit, and,
4. Such signs shall be located no closer than 100 feet to any pre-existing residence.
K. Temporary real estate signs for the purpose of selling or leasing individual lots or
buildings shall be permitted on the site being sold or leased provided:
1. Such signs shall not exceed six square feet for residential property, 32 square feet
for undeveloped non-residential property, or structures with less than 90%
occupancy (as measured by floor area).
2. One sign per lot, parcel or structure is permitted.
3. Such sign shall be removed within seven days following lease or sale.
4. Such signs shall not exceed ten feet in height.
L. One United States flag, one Minnesota flag, one educational, civic or religious flag may
be displayed upon a lot. Each flag may not exceed 100 square feet in size. Flagpole
height must comply with height regulations contained in Section 11.03, Subdivision 3.F
of the City Code.
M. The total sign area of any multi-faced free-standing sign shall not exceed twice the
permitted area of a single faced sign.
N. A directional sign shall not exceed 6 square feet in area. The total of all directional signs
upon a site shall not exceed 36 square feet.
0. Motion signs are prohibited in all districts.
P. No portable signs shall be permitted.
Q. Projecting signs are prohibited in all districts.
R. Address signs shall not exceed six square feet for residential and forty square feet for
non-residential. One sign shall be required per building. One additional sign is allowed
per street frontage in excess of one street frontage.
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S. Sitting facility signs noting the transit operator or service shall be permitted only at transit
stops.
Source: Ordinance No. 261
Effective Date: 10-25-74
T. Directional signs for churches, schools, or publicly owned land or buildings shall be
allowed as permitted by Subdivision 4 hereof.
Source: Ordinance No. 37-83
Effective Date: 9-30-83
U. Canopies, marquees and parapet walls shall be considered to be an integral part of the
structure to which they are accessory. Signs, if accessory, may be attached to a canopy,
marquee or parapet wall, but such structures shall not be considered as part of the wall
area, and thus shall not warrant additional sign area.
V. Signs which are located on the interior of a building and are not visible from outside of
said building shall be exempt from the provisions of this Section, and shall not require
permits or payment of fees.
W. No sign shall be attached to any tree or vegetation or utility pole.
K. Double faced signs shall be placed back to back with not more than 18" between facings.
(Ord. 1-90)
Y. One temporary garage sale sign, not to exceed six square feet shall be allowed in the
residential district five days prior to the sale, and shall be removed one day after the sale.
Z. Sign Removal. When any sign or the message portion of any sign was or shall be caused
to be removed by the City Manager or a designee, sign owner or property owner, all
structural and electrical elements, members, including all brackets, braces, supports,
wires, etc., shall also be removed. The perrnittee, or owner of premises, or possessor
of premises, or the owner of the sign shall be jointly and severally responsible for sign
removal.
AA. Sign-permits will not be issued for any sign bearing misleading or false information, or
information inconsistent with zoning and/or land use.
BB. Newspaper receptacles shall not display advertising legends or be obtrusive in color.
CC. A Planned Unit Development must be 15 or more acres and contain at least 3 contiguous
lots to support an Area Identification Sign.
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DD. The sign base shall not exceed one half the maximum sign size permitted in the zoning
district.
Source: Ordinance No. 9-87
Effective Date: 5-06-87
EE. Temporary Help Wanted Sign. One temporary help wanted sign per lot for the purpose
of hiring persons to work on the property shall be permitted on the property provided
such signs do not exceed 32 square feet and is removed within 14 days.
FF. Readerboard Sign. Such signs may be used within a District's permitted sign area.
GG. Menu Board Sign. One menu board sign per restaurant use with a drive-thru facility.
Such sign shall not exceed 32 square feet in size nor greater than eight feet in height.
Such sign is in addition to the free-standing or wall sign in the District.
Subd. 4. District Regulations. In addition to those signs permitted in all districts, the
following signs are permitted in each specific district, and shall be regulated as to size, location
and character according to the requirements herein set forth.
Source: Ordinance No. 261
Effective Date: 10-25-74
A. Residential Districts R, R-1, RM:
Source: Ordinance No. 72-84
Effective Date: 4-05-84
I. Identification Signs. One identification sign or symbol per building not greater
than six square feet in area, provided such sign is attached flat against a wall of
a building.
2. Area Identification Signs. One area identification sign per development, per street
entrance, providing such sign does not exceed 32 square feet in area.
3. Sign Setback. Signs shall be placed no closer than ten feet to any street right-of-
way line.
4. Maximum Height of Free-Standing Signs: Six feet.
5. Sign Base. (Refer to Subdivision 3, Subparagraph DD).
Source: Ordinance No. 9-87
Effective Date: 5-06-87
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6. Institutional Signs. One sign per street frontage identifying an institution or an
institutional complex shall be permitted within a multiple residential district. Such
sign shall not exceed 24 square feet in area.
7. Temporary Signs. Shall be permitted only as permitted in Subdivision 3.
8. Directional Signs: (Refer to Subdivision 3).
Source: Ordinance No. 261
Effective Date: 10-25-74
9. Review Process: The signage program will be reviewed and approved by the City
Manager, or the City Manager's designee.
Source: Ordinance No. 72-84
Effective Date: 4-05-84
B. Commercial Districts: N-Corn, C-Corn, C-Hwy, C-Reg-Ser, C-Reg.
I. Free-standing Signs:
a. A building site having one street frontage may have one free-standing sign
not to exceed 80 square feet.
b. Where a building site has two or more frontages, one free-standing 80
square foot sign shall be permitted along one frontage. Additional
frontages may each be permitted a free-standing sign not to exceed 36
square feet. Furthermore, in no case shall any free-standing sign be closer
than 300 feet to any other free-standing sign upon a building site. The
distance between signs is to be measured from the edge of a sign face via
a straight line. Menuboards and directional signs are exempt from this
requirement.
c. A Planned Unit Development Area Identification Sign shall be permitted
according to Subdivision 3, Paragraph CC. One sign per street frontage
is allowed provided the total area of such sign shall not exceed 80 square
feet. In no case shall a frontage have more than one sign, either a free-
standing sign or PUD identification sign.
d. Readerboard Signs: Readerboard signs may occupy the sign area
permitted for free-standing signs.
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e. Setback: No sign shall be placed closer than 20 feet to any street right-of-
way. Where parking occurs within 1/2 the required front yard setback, no
sign shall be placed closer than 15 feet to any street right-of-way.
f. Height: Maximum height of free-standing signs shall not exceed 20 feet.
g. Sign Base: (Refer to Subdivision 3, Subparagraph DD).
2. Wall Signs:
a. The total area of a wall sign on any wall of a single tenant building shall
not exceed 15% of the wall area of that wall when said wall area does not
exceed 500 square feet. When said surface area exceeds 500 square feet,
then the total area of such wall sign shall not exceed 75 square feet plus
5% of the wall area in excess of 500 square feet, provided that the
maximum sign area for any wall sign shall be 300 square feet.
b. Wall area shall be computed individually for each tenant in a multi-tenant
building based on the exterior wall area of the space that tenant occupies.
The total area of a tenant wall sign on any wall of a multi-tenant building
shall not exceed 15% of the wall area of that wall when said wall area
does not exceed 500 square feet. When said surface area exceeds 500
square feet, then the total area of such wall sign shall not exceed 75 square
feet plus 5% of the wall area in excess of 500 square feet.
c. Readerboard Signs: Readerboard signs may occupy the sign area
permitted for wall signs.
3. Sign Design: Signs for a multi-tenant building shall be located on the building
in an uniform manner or within an architectural sign band area.
4. Temporary product sale, stamp and game signs: These signs may occupy the
remainder of the area not utilized for the permanent sign, provided the total area '
of all permanent and temporary signs shall not exceed eight square feet for one
sign and fifty square feet for each sign in excess of one.
5. Pump Signs: Lettering or symbols which are an integral part of the design of a
gasoline pump and not mounted above the pump body shall be permitted.
6. Restroom Signs: Signs indicating the location of restrooms and containing no
advertising information shall be permitted. Sign shall not exceed three square
feet.
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6. Institutional Signs. One sign per street frontage identifying an institution or an
institutional complex shall be permitted within a multiple residential district. Such
sign shall not exceed 24 square feet in area.
7. Temporary Signs. Shall be permitted only as permitted in Subdivision 3.
8. Directional Signs: (Refer to Subdivision 3).
Source: Ordinance No. 261
Effective Date: 10-25-74
9. Review Process: The signage program will be reviewed and approved by the City
Manager, or the City Manager's designee.
Source: Ordinance No. 72-84
Effective Date: 4-05-84
B. Commercial Districts: N-Corn, C-Corn, C-Hwy, C-Reg-Ser, C-Reg.
1. Free-standing Signs:
a. A building site having one street frontage may have one free-standing sign
not to exceed 80 square feet.
b. Where a building site has two or more frontages, one free-standing 80
square foot sign shall be permitted along one frontage. Additional
frontages may each be permitted a free-standing sign not to exceed 36
square feet. Furthermore, in no case shall any free-standing sign be closer
than 300 feet to any other free-standing sign upon a building site. The
distance between signs is to be measured from the edge of a sign face via
a straight line. Menuboards and directional signs are exempt from this
requirement.
c. A Planned Unit Development Area Identification Sign shall be permitted
according to Subdivision 3, Paragraph CC. One sign per street frontage
is allowed provided the total area of such sign shall not exceed 80 square
feet. In no case shall a frontage have more than one sign, either a free-
standing sign or PUD identification sign.
d. Readerboard Signs: Readerboard signs may occupy the sign area
permitted for free-standing signs.
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7. Temporary Signs: (Refer to Subdivision 3).
8. Directional Signs: (Refer to Subdivision 3, Subparagraph N).
9. Menu Board: (Refer to Subdivision 3, Subparagraph G(i).
10. Review Process: In addition to specific requirements set forth for each district,
the entire sign program must be reviewed and approved by the City Manager or
the City Manager's designee.
C. Office District
1. Free-standing Signs:
a. A building site having one street frontage may have one free-standing sign
not to exceed 50 square feet.
b. Where a building site has two or more frontages, one free-standing 50
square foot sign shall be permitted, and the additional frontages may each
be permitted a free-standing sign not to exceed 36 square feet.
c. A Planned Unit Development Area Identification Sign shall be permitted
according to Subdivision 3, Paragraph CC. One sign per street frontage
is allowed provided the total area of such sign shall not exceed 50 square
feet. In no case shall a frontage have more than one sign, either a free-
standing sign or FUD identification sign.
d. Readerboard Signs: Readerboard signs may occupy the sign area
permitted for free-standing signs.
e. Setback: No sign shall be placed closer than 10 feet to any street right-of-
way.
f. Height: Maximum height of free-standing signs shall not exceed 8 feet.
g. Sign Base: (Refer to Subdivision 3, Subparagraph DD).
2. Wall Signs:
a. One building identification sign per wall per street frontage not to exceed
50 square feet is permitted.
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b. One identification wall sign per accessory use attached to the exterior wall
of the building at the ground floor not to exceed 30 square feet is
permitted.
c. Readerboard Signs: Readerboard signs may occupy the sign area
permitted for wall signs.
3. Temporary Signs: (Refer to Subdivision 3).
4. Directional Signs: (Refer to Subdivision 3, Subparagraph N).
5. Review Process: In addition to specific requirements set forth for each district,
the entire sign program must be reviewed and approved by the City Manager or
a designee.
D. Industrial District: 1-2, 1-5, I-GEN:
1. Free-standing Signs:
a. A building site having one street frontage may have one free-standing sign
not to exceed 80 square feet.
b. Where a building site has two or more frontages, one free-standing 80
square foot sign shall be permitted, and the additional frontages may each
be permitted a free-standing sign not to exceed 50 square feet.
c. A Planned Unit Development Area Identification Sign shall be permitted
according to Subdivision 3, Paragraph CC. One sign per street frontage
is allowed provided the total area of such sign shall not exceed 80 square
feet. In no case shall a frontage have more than one sign, either a free-
standing sign or PUD identification sign.
d. Readerboard Signs: Readerboard signs may occupy the sign area
permitted for free-standing signs.
e. Setback: No sign shall be placed closer than 10 feet to any street right-of-
way.
f. Height: Maximum height of free-standing signs shall not exceed 8 feet.
g. Sign Base: (Refer to Subdivision 3, Subparagraph DD).
2. Wall Signs:
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a. One building identification sign per wall per street frontage not to exceed
80 square feet is permitted.
b. One identification wall sign per accessory use attached to the exterior wall
of the building at the ground floor not to exceed 10% of the wall area that
tenant occupies of the wall to which it is affixed, or a maximum of 50
square feet.
c. Readerboard Signs: Readerboard signs may occupy the sign area
permitted for wall signs.
3. Temporary Signs: (Refer to Subdivision 3).
4. Directional Signs: (Refer to Subdivision 3, Subparagraph N).
5. Sign Design: All signs shall be uniform in design and color and placement.
6. Address: Address signs may be placed on rear door with three inch high
numerals.
7. Review Process: In addition to specific requirements set forth for each district,
the entire sign program must be reviewed and approved by the City Manager or
a designee.
Planned Unit Development (PUD): With multiple uses and 15 acre minimum.
That the developer submit after approval of the P.U.D., a schematic plan for
informational, directional and advertising signage, explaining and illustrating:
(a) Purpose of signage program and each sign.
(b) Location - rezoning for plan.
(c) Size - research data must be provided to prove to the City the need for
signs larger than those normally allowed within this Section.
(d) Design.
(e) Material - color, texture, durability, type.
(f) Information Needed - during sales programs.
(g) Final use or removal of signs.
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(h) Maintenance responsibilities and legal commitments.
(i) Site and landscape plans which depict the design of the area surrounding
the structure.
2. The signage program may include, but shall not be limited to:
(a) Sector identification signs if approved by the Council.
(b) Neighborhood markers which appear at the entrance to established
neighborhood developments.
(c) Area/project identification siens marking housing, commercial,
institutional and public mini-neighborhoods or clusters.
(d) Individualized building name or number signs shall be allowed in accord
with this Section, or as an approved element of architectural design.
Source: Ordinance 261
Effective Date: 10-25-74
F. Public District.
1. Free-standing Signs:
(a) One free-standing sign for each building, lot, parcel, or tract of land may
be erected on the lot parcel, or tract of land it applies or on which any
such building is situated.
(b) The total area of a freestanding sign shall not exceed 80 square feet.
Religious symbols shall not be considered part of the free-standing sign
area.
(c) A Planned Unit Development Area Identification Sign shall be permitted
according to Subdivision 3, Paragraph CC. One sign per street frontage
is allowed provided the total area of such sign shall not exceed 80 square
feet. In no case shall a frontage have more than one sign, either a free-
standing sign or an area identification sign.
(d) Readerboard Signs: Readerboard signs may occupy the sign area
permitted for free-standing signs.
(e) Setback: No sign shall be placed closer than 10 feet to any street right-of-
way.
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Height: Maximum height of free-standing signs shall not exceed 8 feet.
(g)
Sign Base: (Refer to Subdivision 3, Subparagraph DD).
2. Wall Signs: One sign per building not to exceed 24 square feet in area. Where
a building is located on a corner lot, one sign may be located on each wall facing
a street provided one does not exceed 24 square feet and the other does not exceed
18 square feet. All wall signs shall be uniform in design. Religious symbols
shall not be considered part of the wall sign area.
3. Off-site Directional Signs: Two additional church, school, or publicly owned land
or building directional signs shall be permitted in locations other than the lot,
parcel, or tract of land which it applies. Said signs shall be erected on non-public
land, or if the sign is one owned by a public body, such directional sign may be
erected upon publicly owned property provided:
a. The maximum size of the sign shall not exceed 3 square feet.
b. The owner's permission must be obtained.
c. The sign shall be a minimum height of 4 feet, maximum height of 6 feet.
d. Signs shall-be uniform in design.
4. Sign Program: The signage program will be reviewed by the Director of
Planning.
5. Temporary Signs: Temporary special event signs shall be permitted for a period
not to exceed ten days. Such signs shall be not higher than 8 feet and not larger
than 32 square feet.
6. Directional Signs: Directional signs to churches, schools, or publicly owned land
or buildings in existence on the effective date of this Section or amendments
thereto, which do not conform to these regulations, shall be allowed to continue
in use as provided in Section 11.75.
Source: Ordinance 37-83
Effective Date: 9-30-83
7. Sign Base: (Refer to Subdivision 3, Subparagraph DD).
Source: Ordinance 9-87
Effective Date: 5-06-87
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I. Airport District.
Wall signs are only permitted on buildings operated by persons, organizations, or
businesses that are commercially licensed by the Metropolitan Airport
Commission.
(a) Walls not facing runway: The total area of all wall signs on any wall of
a building shall not exceed 15% of the wall area when the wall area does
not exceed 500 square feet. When the wall areas exceeds 500 square feet,
the total area of a wall sign shall not exceed 75 square feet, plus 5% of
the wall area in excess of 500 square feet, provided that the maximum sign
area for any wall sign shall be 300 square feet. Wall area shall be
computed individually for each tenant in a multi-tenant building based on
the exterior wall area of the space thelenant occupies.
(b) Walls facing runway: The total area of all wall signs shall not exceed
30% of the wall area. The maximum total sign area shall be 400 square
feet. Wall area shall be computed individually for each tenant in a multi-
tenant building based on the exterior wall area of the space the tenant
occupies.
2. Free-standing Signs: Are permitted only on sites of buildings operated by
persons, organizations, or businesses that are commercially licensed by the
Metropolitan Airport Commission. Two free-standing accessory signs shall be
permitted for each building site, provided one of the signs is on the side of the
building facing the runway. The total area of each sign shall not exceed 80
square feet. The maximum height of free-standing signs shall not be 20 feet.
3. Area Identification Signs: Only the Metropolitan Airport Commission may erect
such signs. One sign per street frontage is allowed. Area Identification signs
shall not exceed 80 square feet and shall not exceed a maximum height of 20 feet.
4. Gate Identification Signs: Only the Metropolitan Airport Commission may erect
such signs. One sign at each gate is allowed. Gate identification signs shall not
exceed 32 square feet and shall not exceed a height of 10 feet.
5. - Building Identification Signs: Only the Metropolitan Airport Commission may
erect such signs. One such sign per building is allowed. Building identification
signs shall not exceed 6 square feet and must be attached flat against the wall of
the building.
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6. No other sign is permitted.
Source: Ordinance 114-84
Effective Date: 10-31-84
Subd. 5. Administration and Enforcement.
A. Permits. Except as provided in Subparagraph D below, the owner or occupant of the
premises on which a sign is to be displayed, or the owner or installer of such sign, shall
file application with the City for permission to display such sign. Permits must be
acquired for all existing, new, relocated, modified or redesigned signs except those
specifically excepted below. The applicant shall submit with the application, a complete
description of the sign and a sketch showing its size, location, manner of construction and
such other information as shall be necessary to inform the Building Official of the kind,
size, material, construction and location of the sign. The applicant shall also submit at
the time of application, the application fee required under Subparagraph B below. If a
sign authorized by permit has not been installed within three months after the date of
issuance of said permit, the permit shall become null and void.
B. Fees. Fees shall be set by the Council by resolution.
C. Sign Identification Tag. For any sign for which a permit is required under the provisions
of this Section, the permittee shall acquire from the City a tag which shall be
conspicuously attached to the lower left front surface of the sign. Such tag shall indicate
the number of the sign permit and the date of issuance. Permits and tags must be
acquired, and application fees paid for all non-exempt signs existing at the time of
adoption of this Section.
D. Exemptions: The exemptions permitted by this Subdivision shall apply only to the
requirement of a permit, and shall not be construed as excusing the installer of the sign,
or the owner of the property upon which the sign is located, from conforming with the
other provisions of this Section. No permit is required under this Subdivision for the
following signs:
I. A window sign placed within a building and not exceeding 10% of the window
area.
2. Signs erected by a governmental unit or public school district, or non-profit
organization.
3. Temporary signs as listed in Subdivision 3, Subparagraph H, 1, 1, K, and Y, Area
Identification Signs and Neighborhood Markets.
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4. Memorial signs or tablets containing the name of the building, its use and date of
erection when cut or built into the walls of the building and constructed of bronze,
stone, or marble.
5. Signs which are completely within a building and are not visible from the outside
of the building.
Source: Ordinance 261
Effective Date: 10-25-74
E. Violations and Fines. If the Chief Building Official or a deputy shall find any sign
regulated by this Section is prohibited as to size, location, content, type, number, height
or method of construction, or is unsafe, insecure, or a menace to the public, or if any
"sign (for which a permit is required) has been constructed or erected without a permit
(having) first (been) granted to the installer of said sign, or to the owner of the property
upon which said sign has been erected, or is improperly maintained, or is in violation of
any other provisions of this Section, he shall give written notice of such violation to the
owner (of such property) or (the) permittee. If the permittee or owner (of such property)
fails to remove or alter the sign so as to comply with the provisions set forth in this
Section within (3) days following receipt of said notice.
Source: Ordinance 185-84
Effective Date: 9-19-84
1. Such sign shall be deemed to be a nuisance, and may be abated by the City by
proceedings taken under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and the cost of
abatement, including administration expenses, may be levied as a special
assessment against the property upon which the sign is located; and/or,
2. It is unlawful for any permitte,e or owner to violate the provisions of this Section.
Each period of (3) days within which the sign is not removed or altered shall be
deemed to constitute another violation of this Section. No additional licenses shall
be granted to anyone in violation of the terms of this Section, or to anyone
responsible for the continuance of the violation, until such violation is either
corrected or satisfactory arrangements, in the opinion of the Chief Building
Inspector, have been made towards the correction of said violation. The Inspector
may also withhold building permits for any construction related to a sign
maintained in violation of this Section. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Annotated
160.27, the Chief Building Official, or his deputy, shall have the power to
remove and destroy signs placed on street right-of-way with no such notice of
violation required.
Source: Ordinance 105-84
Effective Date: 9-19-84
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3. Appeals and Variances. A permit applicant or permit holder may appeal any
order or determination made by the Chief Building Official or a deputy pursuant
to this section or a permit applicant or permit holder may request a variance from
the literal terms of this variance with the City Clerk-Treasurer requesting a
hearing before the Board of Appeals and Adjustments. The Board shall hear and
decide appeals and applications for variances in the following cases:
(a) Appeals where it is alleged that there is an error in any order,
requirement, decision or determination made by the administrative officer
in the enforcement of this Section.
(b) Requests for variances from the literal provisions of this Section shall be
granted only in instances where their strict enforcement would cause
unique hardship because of circumstances unique to the individual property
or proposal under consideration.
Source: Ordinance 78-13
Effective Date: 5-26-78
4. With respect to campaign signs, as defined in Subd. 3.H. herein, the written
notice of violation required by Subd. 5.E. herein may be given to the person or
committee who prepares, disseminates, issues, posts, installs or owns the sign, or
the persons or committee who causes the preparation, dissemination, issuance,
posting or installation of the sign, or the owner or occupant of the premises on
which such sign is displayed. If such person, committee, owner or occupant fails
to remove or alter the sign so as to comply with the provision set forth in this
Section within 3 days following receipt of said notice, then such failure is deemed
unlawful and such persons, committee, owner, or occupant shall be subject to the
same liabilities and penalties as are permittees and owners under Subd. 5.E. 1.
and 2.
Source: Ordinance 105-85
Effective Date: 9-19-84
Subd. 6. Non-Conforming Signs
A. Any-non-conforming temporary or portable sign existing on the effective date of this
Section shall be made to comply with the requirements set forth herein, or shall be
removed within 60 days after the effective date of this Section.
B. A lawful sign on the effective date of this Section or of amendments thereto that does not
conform to these provisions shall be regarded as a non-conforming sign. Except for
directional signs for churches, schools, or publicly owned land or buildings, non-
conforming use of which is governed by Section 11.70, Subdivision 4, Subparagraph 1,
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Item 5, such signs may be continued in use when properly and safely maintained for a
period of six years from the date of enactment of this Section or from the date of any
amendments thereto which cause a sign to become non-conforming. At the end of the
six years they shall be made to conform with the provisions of this Section or they shall
be removed by the owner.
Section 2. City Code Chapter 1 entitled "General Provisions and Definitions Applicable to
the Entire City Code Including Penalty for Violation" and Section 11.99 are hereby adopted in
their entirety, by reference, as though repeated verbatim herein.
Section 3, 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
16th day of July, 1991, and finally read and adopted and ordered published at a regular meeting
of the City Council of said City on the 6th day of August, 1991.
Douglas B. Tenpas, Mayor
ATTEST:
John D. Franc, Clerk
PUBLISHED in the Eden Prairie News on the day of , 1991.
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Zoning Code Sign Regulations
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 91-172
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUMMARY OF
ORDINANCE 18-91 AND ORDERING THE
PUBLICATION OF SAID SUMMARY
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 18-91 was adopted and ordered published at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie on the 6th day of August, 1991.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE:
A. That the text of the summary of Ordinance No. 18-91 which is attached hereto,
is approved, and the City Council finds that said text clearly informs the public
of the intent and effect of said ordinance.
B. That said text shall be published once in the Eden Prairie News in a body type no
smaller than non-pareil or six-point type, as defined in Minn. State. sec. 331.07.
C. That a printed copy of the Ordinance shall be made available for inspection by
any person during regular office hours at the office of the City Clerk and a copy
of the entire text of the Ordinance shall be posted in the City Hall.
D. That Ordinance No. 18-91 shall be recorded in the ordinance book, along with
proof of publication required by paragraph B herein, within 20 days after said
publication.
ADOPTED by the City Council on the 6th day of August, 1991.
Douglas B. Tenpas, Mayor
ATTEST:
John D. Frane, City Clerk
Zoning Code Sign Regulations
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPLN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 18-91
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA AMENDING
CITY CODE SECTION 11.70, ENTITLED "SIGN PERMITS" RELATING TO THE
REGULATION OF CERTAIN SIGNS AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CITY
CODE CHAPTER 1 AND SECTION 11.99 WHICH, AMONG OTHER THINGS,
CONTAIN PENALTY PROVISIONS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
Summary: This Ordinance amends the definition of area identification, new definitions
for menu and readerboards, increases the sign area allowed for on-site directional and address
signs, setback requirements between free-standing signs, and reorganizes existing sign
regulations.
Effective Date: This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
ATTEST:
/s/John D. Frane, City Clerk /s/Douglas B. Tenpas, Mayor
PUBLISHED in the Eden Prairie News on the day of 1991.
(A full copy of the text of this Ordinance is available from the City Clerk.)
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 91-169
RESOLUTION RECEIVING FEASIBILITY REPORT
AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING
WHEREAS, a report has been given by the City Engineer, through RCM, Inc. recommending
the following improvements to wit:
I.C. 52-067 (Rowland Road and Old shady Oak Road Street and Utility Improvements)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL:
1. The Council will consider the aforesaid improvements in accordance with the
report and the assessment of property abutting or within said boundaries for all
or a portion of the cost of the improvement pursuant to M.S.A. Section 429.011
to 429.111, at an estimated total cost of the improvements as shown.
2. A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the August 20 -, 1991 at 7:30 P.M. at the Eden Prairie City Hall, 7600 Executive Drive. The
City Clerk shall give published and mailed notice of such hearing on the
improvements as required by law.
ADOPTED by the Eden Prairie City Council on August 6, 1991.
Douglas B. Tenpas, Mayor
ATTEST:
SEAL
John D. Frane, Clerk
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RELEASE OF LAND
This Release of Land is executed by the City of Eden Prairie, a Minnesota municipal
corporation ("City"), and is dated as of August 6, 1991.
FACTS
1. A certain Agreement Regarding Special Assessments ("Agreement") dated August 16,
1983, was executed by and between the City, Leonard F. Uherka and Bessie V. Uherka,
husband and wife, and AMOCO Oil Company, a Maryland Corporation, which
Agreement was filed as Document No. 1535860 with the Registrar of Titles on
September 16, 1983. The Agreement related to the property described therein as:
SEE EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED
2. The special assessments contemplated by the Agreement have been levied and the time
for appeal has expired.
3. To evidence the fact that the special assessments have been levied and the time for appeal
has expired, the City is executing this Release of Land.
THEREFORE, the City of Eden Prairie, a Minnesota municipal corporation, hereby
releases the - Property described above from all obligations and conditions set forth in the
Agreement Regarding Special Assessments dated August 16, 1983 filed with the Hennepin
County Recorder as Document No. 1535860 on September 16, 1983. This Release of Land shall
not release or discharge the Property from the lien of any special assessments levied by the City
pursuant to the Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Eden Prairie has executed the foregoing
instrument.
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE,
A Municipal Corporation
BY:
Douglas B. Tenpas
Its Mayor
BY:
Carl J. Jullie
Its City Manager
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
JUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
1991, by Douglas B. Tenpas and Carl J. Jullie, the Mayor and City Manager of the City of Eden
Prairie, a municipal corporation under the laws of the State of Minnesota, on behalf of said
corporation.
Notary Public
THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY:
City of Eden Prairie
7600 Executive Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
#7-- RELEASE.0
RFR/01-14-88
EXHIBIT "A"
That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 2, Township 116, Range
22, described as beginning at a point on the North line of said Northeast Quarter of the
Northeast Quarter distant 171.2 feet West from the Northeast corner of said Northeast Quarter
of the Northeast Quarter; thence East to said Northeast corner; thence South to the Southeast
corner of said Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter; thence West along the South line of
said Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter a distance of 425.75 feet; thence North, parallel
with the East line of said Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter to a point 100 feet South
along said parallel line from its intersection with the North line of said Northeast Quarter of the
Northeast Quarter; thence East parallel with said North line 103.09 feet more or less to the
center line of County Road No. 61; thence Southerly along said center line 101.17 feet more or
less to a line drawn West, parallel with said North line from a point on the East line of said
Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter distant 200 feet South from the Northeast corner of
said Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter; thence East along the last described parallel line
137.7 feet, more or less to a line drawn South parallel with said East line from the point of
beginning; thence North parallel with said East line 200 feet to the point of beginning, except
that part thereof which lies within 40 feet on each side of the following described "Line A";
Said property has been platted as: Chase Point - Lot 2, Block 1; Chase Point 2nd Addition -
Lot 1, Block 1 and Oudot A; Registered Land Survey No. 1581, Parcel A, and Parcel I.
Line "A": Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 36, Township 117, Range 22
distant 488.84 feet Easterly of the Southwest corner of said Section 36; thence run Southerly
from said line at an angle of 95°40'48" as measured from West to South for a distance of
1638.23 feet to the actual point of beginning of the line to be described; thence deflect to the
right 180° for a distance of 840 feet to a point hereinafter referred to as Point "A"; thence
continue Northerly for a distance of 200 feet and there terminating. Also except that part of the
above described tract which lies between the following described Line "B" and Line "C".
Line "B": Beginning at Point "A" on the above described Line "A"; thence run Easterly at
right angles to said Line "A" for a distance of 40 feet to the actual point of beginning of the line •
to be described; thence deflect to the left 88°34'04" for a distance of 600 feet and there
terminating.
Line "C": Beginning at Point "A" on the above described Line "A"; thence run Westerly at
right angles to said Line "A" for a distance of 40 feet to the actual point of beginning of the
line to be described; thence deflect to the right 88°34'04" for a distance of 600 feet and there
terminating.
Also except that part of the above described tract which lies Northerly of a line drawn parallel
with and distant 40 feet Southerly of the following described line, hereinafter referred to as Line
"D":
Beginning at a point on the North line of Section 1, Township 116, Range 22, distant 577.37
feet Easterly of the Northwest comer of said Section 1; thence run Southwesterly along a curve
tangent to said North line having a radius of 409.26 feet (delta angle 47°57'23") for a distance
of 342.55 feet; thence tangent to said curve for a distance of 63.05 feet; thence deflect to the
right along a tangential curve having a radius of 286.48 feet (delta angle 42°15'00") for a
distance of 211.25 feet; thence tangent to said curve for a distance of 326.31 feet and there
terminating.
Parcel 1, Tract A: Registered Land Survey No. 1346, together with all right of access
being the right of ingress to and egress from the above described tracts not acquired herein to
County State Air Highway Nos. 61 and 62 except in that the abutting owner shall have the right
of access to the frontage road to be constructed and to that part of said Road No. 61 lying South
of the intersection of said frontage road with said Road No. 61 as shown in deed Document No.
970391, Files of the Register of Titles,
and
Parcel 2: That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 2,
Township 116, Range 22, described as beginning at a point of the North line of said Northeast
Quarter distant 171.2 feet West from the Northeast corner of said Northeast Quarter of the
Northeast Quarter; thence South, parallel with the East line of said Northeast Quarter of the
Northeast Quarter, a distance of 200 feet; thence West, parallel with said North line, 137.7 feet,
more or less, to the center line of County Road No. 61, thence Northerly along said center line
32.34 feet, more or less, to the North line of said Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter;
,hence East along said North line 165 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning, according
to the Government Survey thereof, and situate in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Parcels 1 and 2 have since become acquired right-of-way for State Highway No. 62 per
Document No. 4951533.
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 91-175
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
FARBER ADDITION
WHEREAS, the plat of Farber Addition has been submitted in a manner required for platting
land under the Eden Prairie Ordinance Code and under Chapter 462 of the Minnesota Statutes
and all proceedings have been duly had thereunder, and
WHEREAS, said plat is in all respects consistent with the City plan and the regulations and
requirements of the laws of the State of Minnesota and ordinances of the City of Eden Prairie.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL:
A. Plat approval request for Farber Addition is approved upon compliance with the
recommendation of the City Engineer's report on this plat dated July 31, 1991.
B. Variance is herein granted from City Code 12.20 Subd. 2.A. waiving the six-
month maximum time elapse between the approval date of the preliminary plat
and filing of the final plat as described in said engineer's report.
C. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to supply a certified copy of this
Resolution to the owners and subdivision of the above named plat.
D. That the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute the certificate
of approval on behalf of the City Council upon compliance with the foregoing
provisions.
ADOPTED by the Eden Prairie City Council on August 6, 1991.
Douglas B. Tenpas, Mayor
ATTEST: SEAL
John D. Frane, Clerk
•
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Councilmembers
THROUGH: Alan D. Gray, City Engineer
FROM: Jeffrey Johnson, Engineering Technician
DATE: July 31, 1991
SUBJECT: Farber Addition
PROPOSAL: Roger and Abigail Farber, the owners, have requested City Council approval of the final
plat of Farber Addition, a single family residential subdivision located north of Rowland Road
and west of Raspberry Hill Road. The plat contains 7.6 acres to be divided into three lots, and
one outlot. Outlot A contains 3.6 acres and is intended to be subdivided at a future date.
HISTORY: The preliminary plat was approved by the City Council February 20, 1990, per Resolution
No. 90-17. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2-90, Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-
22, was finally read and approved at City Council meeting held August 21, 1990.
The Developer's Agreement referred to within this report was executed August 21, 1990.
VARIANCES: A variance will be necessary from City Code 12.20 Subd. 2.A. waiving the six-month
maximum time elapse between the approval date of the preliminary plat and filing of the final
plat. All other variance requests must be processed through the Board of Appeals.
UTILITIES AND STREETS: Access to municipal utilities will be provided for in this project with
the upgrading of Rowland Road. The City Council is scheduled to receive a feasibility study
for the upgrading of Rowland Road at their August 6, 1991 meeting.
As described in the Developer's Agreement, the owners shall enter into a special assessment
agreement with the City that will describe their portion of the construction costs for Rowland
Road upgrading.
PARK DEDICATION: The requirements for park dedication are covered in the Developer's
Agreement.
BONDING: Bonding must conform to City Code and the Developer's Agreement requirements.
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval of the final plat of Farber Addition subject to the
requirements of this report, the Developer's Agreement, and the following:
1. Receipt of Street Lighting Fee in the amount of $162.00.
2. Receipt of Engineering Fee in the amount of $250.00.
3. Execution of Special Assessment Agreement for Rowland Road upgrading.
JJ:ssa
CC:
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 91-176
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
DONNAYS EDENVALE SECOND ADDITION
WHEREAS, the plat of Donnays Edenvale Second Addition as 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 Donnays Edenvale Second Addition is approved
upon compliance with the recommendation of the City Engineer's report
on this plat dated August 1, 1991.
B. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to supply a certified copy of this
Resolution to the owners and subdivision 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 August 6, 1991.
Douglas B. Tenpas, Mayor
Al !EST:
SEAL
John D. Frane, Clerk
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
ENGINEERING REPORT ON FINAL PLAT
TO: Mayor Tenpas and Councilmembers
THROUGH: Alan Gray, P.E., City Engineer
FROM: Jeffrey Johnson, Engineering Technician
DATE: August 1, 1991
SUBJECT: Final Plat of Donnays Edenvale Second Addition
(Resolution No. 91-176)
PROPOSAL: The Developer, Sunset Homes Corporation, has requested City Council
approval of the final plat of Donnays Edenvale Second Addition. Located north of
Edenvale Boulevard, and east of Leslie Lane, the plat contains 2.97 acres to be divided
into 16 townhouse units and two lots consisting of common area. This proposal is a
replat of Lots 6 and 7, Block 2, Edenvale 15th Addition.
HISTORY: The preliminary plat was approved by the City Council September 18, 1990, per
Resolution No. 90-239.
Second reading by the City Council of Ordinance No. 36-90, Zoning District Amendment
within the RM-6.5 District, was finally read and approved November 13, 1990.
The Developer's Agreement referred to within this report was executed November 13,
1990.
VARIANCES: All variance requests must be processed through the Board of Appeals.
UTILITIES AND STREETS: Municipal utilities, streets, and walkways currently exist
around the perimeter of this site, and are available to be extended to the interior of this
project. It is the intention of the developer to have the watermain, sanitary sewer and
storm sewer within the plat owned and maintained by the City. Prior to release of final
plat the developer shall provide the City Engineer with detailed plans and specifications
for sanitary sewer and watermain and storm sewer intended for public ownership.
Additionally, the developer shall provide the City with financial surety to insure the
installation of these public utilities.
PARK DEDICATION: The requirements for park dedication are covered in the Developer's
Agreement.
Donnays Edenvale Second Addition
August 1, 1991
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BONDING: Bonding shall conform to the requirements of the Developer's Agreement and
City Code.
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval of the final plat of Donnays Edenvale Second
Addition subject to the requirements of this report, the Developer's Agreement, and the
. following:
1. Receipt of engineering fee in the amount of $640.00.
2. Satisfaction of bonding requirements.
3. Receipt of plans for public utilities.
JJ:ssa
cc: Paul Donnay, Sunset Homes, Inc.
Ray Prasch, Lots Surveys, Inc.
EAW
RECORD OF DECISION
DELL ROAD AND SCENIC HEIGHTS ROAD
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY PROJECT NO. 52-160
Prepared For
The City of Eden Prairie
Prepared By
Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch, Inc.
August 1, 1991
SRF No. 0901464
EAW
RECORD OF DECISION
DELL ROAD AND SCENIC HEIGHTS ROAD
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY PROJECT NO. 52-160
BACKGROUND
The city of Eden Prairie is the Responsible Governmental Unit
(RGU) for this project. The city of Eden Prairie has prepared an
Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) in accordance with the
environmental review requirements of the Environmental Review
Program of the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (EQB).
A press release was sent to the Eden Prairie News to inform the
public that an EAW had been prepared for the project and that
written comments were being received by the City of Eden Prairie.
The EAW was filed with the EQB and circulated for review and
comment to the required agencies on the distribution list. The
Notice of EAW Availability was published in the EQB Monitor on
May 27, 1991. The thirty day EAW comment period ended June 27,
1991.
Dell Road is proposed to be constructed as a 74-foot wide, four-
lane divided bituminous roadway with an 18-foot wide median. It
is classified as a minor arterial and is proposed to extend from
the T.H. 5 South Frontage Road south to County Highway 1. Scenic
Heights Road is proposed to be a 36-foot wide, two lane
bituminous collector facility from Dell Road to the Hennepin
County Light Rail Corridor (abandoned C&NW Railroad), and a 50-
foot wide, two-lane divided bituminous roadway with an 18-foot
median from the Rail Corridor to C.S.A.H. 4.
Storm sewer improvements are proposed for both Dell Road and
Scenic Heights Road. The proposed system would follow existing
drainage patterns and use both storm sewers and open channels to
convey storm water. Sedimentation basins designed using NURP
standards will be provided at each outfall to provide primary
treatment prior to discharge of water to wetlands and lakes.
Also proposed are sanitary sewer and watermain facilities
required to support planned future development in the area.
Construction methods planned for this project include excavation
of organic soils and backfilling with suitable soils; excavation
and backfilling for installation of storm sewer, sanitary sewer,
and watermain; excavation as required for wetland mitigation and
habitat enhancement; bituminous paving and concrete curb and
gutter installation; and erosion control and turf establishment
measures.
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FINDINGS OF FACT
Following are the findings of the EAW regarding potential
environmental impacts due to the proposed project.
1. Water Ouality
Eden Prairie is in the process of developing a comprehensive
surface water management plan. The City will utilize
guidelines established by Hennepin County for erosion
control and water quality during the Dell Road project. The
Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District is also
drafting a storm water management plan. These plans will
address the effects of urbanization on the water resources
of the area along with providing a framework for meeting
water quality criteria consistent with the Metropolitan
Council and the Board of Water and Soil Resources.
Sedimentation basins designed to National Urban Runoff
Program (NURP) standards will be provided at each outfall
for primary treatment of water prior to discharge (by
overflow) into wetlands and then to area lakes. Routing of
runoff through the sedimentation basins and wetlands will
help minimize any negative impacts to the water quality of
area lakes. Water quality impacts due to planned
development will be addressed through the City's surface
water management plan.
2. Wetlands
Several wetlands lie along the Dell Road and Scenic Heights
Road alignments. A corridor study was completed to identify
roadway alignments that would avoid or minimize wetland
impacts. However, some wetlands will be impacted by the
final alignments. Avoidance alternatives have been
considered and mitigation measures will be determined in
coordination with the appropriate agencies during the permit
process.
3. Rare or Significant Plant or Animal Communities
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Natural
Heritage database has identified a Maple-Basswood forest
community (Big Woods) within the project area. The
alignment of Scenic Heights Road minimizes impacts on the
"Big Woods" as much as possible.
4. Archaeological. Historical, or Architectural Resources
The State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) has
determined that several sites exist near the project area
that could potentially be disturbed. An archaeological
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survey has been completed to determine whether any sites
would be impacted. Further evaluation will be needed for
three sites that were found to determine whether the sites
are significant and what type of mitigation will be
required.
5. Erosion and Sedimentation
Two areas within the project corridor have slopes greater
than 12 percent. During construction erosion control
measures such as ditches, dikes, siltation fences, and
balechecks will 'be used until vegetative cover can be
established.
6. Dust and Noise
Dust: Dust created by construction operations will be
controlled by watering when necessary.
Noise: Predicted noise levels at a few existing homes along
Dell Road will exceed state standards. As the area
develops, it is the city's policy to require developers to
provide heavily landscaped berms between roads and
residential areas to reduce noise impacts on homes that are
built after roads are constructed.
Predicted levels for Scenic Heights Road and County Road 4
will exceed standards. However, the major source of traffic
noise will be County Road 4 and T.H. 212. Therefore,
mitigation in this area would be difficult and only
marginally effective.
7. Hazardous Waste
An underground fuel storage tank exists within the project
area. Although no impacts are anticipated, soil testing may
be necessary prior to right-of-way acquisition.
8. Floodolains
A portion of the project corridor is within 1,000 feet of
the designated Shoreland Zoning District for Riley Creek,
but does not encroach on the floodplain.
9. Water Use
Wells: Several abandoned wells may lie within the project
area. If any are impacted by the final alignment, they will
be sealed according to the appropriate regulations.
Dewatering: Sanitary sewer and watermain installation may
require some dewatering. No long term effects are
anticipated.
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10. Farmland
The Hennepin Conservation District (HCD) has determined that
prime farmland soils exist within the project area and would
be impacted by the project. Five parcels would be divided
to minimize wetland impacts. This area has been planned for
urban development, therefore preservation of agricultural
land does not have long term significance.
11. Designated Parks. Recreation Areas. and Trails
Scenic Heights Road will provide access to Miller Park. A
bike trail is proposed to he constructed along the proposed
roadway.
12. Related Developments
It is anticipated that land adjacent to the project area
will be developed in accordance with city plans, ordinances,
and codes. This area is currently planned for low density
residential development. This project provides necessary
access to the area to support the anticipated development
consistent with the City's plans.
COMMENTS RECEIVED AND RESPONSES TO COMMENTS
(Copies of letters are attached)
1. Minnesota Pollution Control Aaency, Paul Hoff, June 19,
1991.
Comment: Staff review concluded that significant environmental effects are not likely to occur as a result of
the project. Therefore, the preparation of an Environmental
Impact Statement does not appear warranted.
Response: None required.
Comment: A sewer extension permit may be needed.
Response: If it is determined that a sewer extension permit
will be required for this project, it will be applied for at
the appropriate time.
Comment: The EAW indicated that a 404 permit will be
obtained from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. A 401 Water
Quality certification from the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency (MPCA) must also be obtained as part of that permit
process.
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Response: As stated in the EAW, the Section 404 permit
process will be followed. This process includes the MPCA
water quality certification under Section 401 for all
projects requiring an individual Section 404 permit.
Comment: The EAW indicates that wetland avoidance and
minimization alternatives were evaluated in the "Corridor
Study and Report for Southwest Area". It was further stated
that mitigation by wetland replacement and/or habitat
enhancement will be decided based on input from the
appropriate agencies during the 404 permit process. This
information is not available as part of this EAW, therefore
any concerns the MPCA may have regarding these items and the
Governors Executive order 91-3 for no-net loss of wetlands
on this project cannot be developed until the 404 process is
undertaken.
Response: Wetland mitigation is part of the 404 permit
process and will be addressed in the final design process.
Concerns regarding mitigation plans will be addressed during
the permit process with the agencies involved.
Comment: It should be noted that if work is still
proceeding after November 1991, the project will need a
Storm Water Permit from the MPCA water quality division.
Response: Section 402 of the Clean Water Act requires that a
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
permit (more specifically a construction related storm water
permit) for point source discharge of pollutants into all
waters of the state be acquired. These permits are
regulated through the MPCA and will be applied for at the
appropriate time.
2. Department of Natural Resources, Thomas W. Saloom, June 24,
1991.
Comment: If any work is to take place in state protected
wetlands or waters, a DNR protected waters permit will be
required.
Response: The proposed project alignment does not impact any
DNR protected waters due to avoidance of these particular
basins.
Comment: After avoidance and impact reduction options are
exhausted, the primary mitigation strategy should be
restoration of drained or diminished wetlands. Wetland
enhancement or creation should be pursued only if
restoration is not possible.
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Response: Mitigation plans are part of the permit process
and will be addressed in the final design process.
Mitigation strategies will be planned, designed, and carried
out in cooperation with the appropriate agencies.
Comment: The EAW includes a brief discussion of balancing
wetland and hardwood forest resource values. Considering
the inevitable development in the area, it may be that the
Maple Basswood community is not salvageable. It is very
likely, even if many trees are left standing, that the
community will not be viable. It is our view that the city
should further evaluate the trade-off of wetlands for
uplands. It may be that, in the long term, an alignment
favoring greater wetland protection may have fewer negative
impacts.
Response: The Maple Basswood forest is considered
endangered by the Natural Heritage Program. This particular
tract has been disturbed by intensive selective cutting of
the mature trees, but as recently as 1988 was judged to have
good recovery potential if the cutting were to cease. There
are very few tracts of this size and type left in the area.
The City of Eden Prairie considers the woods a unique
resource that should be preserved if possible. The wetlands
proposed to be impacted are not DNR protected waters. The
wetlands in question occur along the proposed Scenic Heights
Road and are classified as Type 2 wetlands and are under the
jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The
proposed alignment and the corresponding construction limits
for T.H. 212 impact a large percentage of each wetland and
the proposed Scenic Heights Road construction limits impact
the small acreage that would remain. Both projects will be
required to mitigate for impacts to these wetlands according
to agency guidelines. Based on a meeting with DNR staff,
the Maple Basswood forest should be given higher priority
for preservation due to the anticipated impacts of T.H. 212
on wetlands.
Comment: Wetland losses continue at a rapid pace, the DNR
does not consider five acres of wetland fill to be minor.
Response: It is agreed that impacts to wetlands are not
favorable. Care was taken during the design of roadway
alignment to avoid particularly sensitive wetlands, i.e.
waters protected by the DNR. Minimization and mitigation
measures will be part of the final design process. As
stated in the EAW, impacts to these wetlands are proposed to
be mitigated based on input from the appropriate agencies
during the permit process.
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Comment: Although the EAW indicates that sedimentation
basins will be used to clarify stormwater, the DNR is aware
of an earlier feasibility report showing stormwater runoff
directly into wetlands. This would be unacceptable to the
Department and it is hoped that the city still plans to
construct appropriate sedimentation basins.
Response: Sedimentation basins will be constructed at all
outfalls according to National Urban Runoff Plan (NURP)
standards. Water will be routed through these basins before
overflow into wetlands.
Comment: After construction all disturbed areas should be
seeded with native vegetation.
Response: The city will consider seeding with native
vegetation in areas that would be appropriate.
Comment: The DNR nOtes that the 1.7 miles of new four-lane
alignment for Dell Road comes very close to the mandatory
Environmental Impact Statement threshold.
Response: The threshold has been noted and an EAW prepared.
Comment: A DNR appropriation permit would be required if
construction dewatering were to exceed 10,000 gallons per
day or 1 million gallons per year.
Response: It is not expected that dewatering would be in
excess of 10,000 gallons per day. If it is determined that
the threshold would be exceeded, a DNR appropriation permit
would be pursued.
3. Metropol .tan Council, Steven Schwanke, June 12, 1991.
Comment: Dell Road and Scenic Heights Road are within the
Metropolitan Urban Service Area.
Response: The Metropolitan Council has approved a 317 acre
MUSA extension which when adopted by the City of Eden
Prairie would encompass all of proposed Dell Road and Scenic
Heights Road. The City of Eden Prairie agrees not to
approve the MUSA extension until the following items are
addressed:
evaluate the impact of increased phosphorus loading on
Riley Lake and Mitchell Lake;
identify the location of detention ponds and evaluate
their effectiveness in removing phosphorus;
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the Dell Road project. The city is al
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efforts would satisfy their concerns.
Comment: The EAW is inaccurate because
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quality will not be adversely affected
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basins would be provided at each exit
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sediment loads and water level surges
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management practice currently available
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basin. Wetlands are also known to act as sediment and
nutrient traps. Given the measures that will be used in
this project, water quality impacts will be minimized to the
extent possible. Metropolitan Council staff indicated that
the city's strategy for treating roadway runoff would be
acceptable.
Comment: The EAW is incomplete because the location of
ponds is not identified in the EAW, nor does it indicate how
the filled wetlands will be mitigated.
Response: The issue was also clarified at the meeting with
Metropolitan Council staff. The location of sedimentation
ponds and wetland mitigation sites are normally considered
final design issues. A sedimentation basin designed to NURP
standards, the best management practice, will be provided at
every outfall to treat 100 percent of the roadway drainage.
Mitigation of wetland impacts will be determined in
coordination with the appropriate agencies during the permit
process. Metropolitan Council staff indicated that they
like to see these details as early as possible in the design
process and that our approach would be acceptable.
Comment: The Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District
plan is currently considered deficient by the Metropolitan
Council and the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources.
Response: Refer to the response to comment 2 of the
Metropolitan Council. Additionally, a water quality study
will be initiated in 1992 by the Watershed District to
assess the cumulative effects of development on water
resources, including the Minnesota River.
Comment: Metropolitan Council transportation policy
requires metropolitan highway interchanges to intersect with
roadways classified as minor arterials. Dell Road is
proposed to intersect with new T.H. 212 and is classified as
a minor arterial north of new T.H. 212 and as a collector
south of new T.H. 212.
Response: Dell Road will be classified as a minor arterial
south of T.H. 212.
Comment: The traffic forecasts in the EAW are higher than
those in the T.H. 212 EIS. The difference is not sufficient
to warrant change in the design of Dell Road.
Response: None required.
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CONCLUSIONS
The corridor study and the EAW have generated sufficient
information to determine if the project has a potential for
significant environmental impacts. While there is potential for
environmental impacts due to the project, these impacts can be
addressed through permits and mitigated through final design.
Based on the criteria established in Minnesota Rules Part
4410.1700, this project does not require an Environmental Impact
Statement.
1 0
SRF No. 0301315
CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 2
TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 52-177
T.H. 5 SOUTH FRONTAGE ROAD
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA
July 1991 Contractor:
Nodland Construction Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 338
Alexandria, MN 56308
Engineer:
Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch, Inc.
Suite 150
One Carlson Parkway North
Plymouth, MN 55447
The following work shall be added by Contract to this project:
ADDITIONS
Unit
Item No. Description Unit Price Qty. Amount
0041.604 Storm Water Basin L.S. $3,500
1
$ 3,500.00
Total Additions, Contract Amendment No. 2
$ 3,500.00
Necessity for Amendment
Grading by the developer in the Shores of Mitchell Lake area has been
delayed. Due to this delay, it has become necessary to construct an
additional sedimentation basin for the control and treatment of storm water
runoff. The basin shall be constructed in accordance with the attached
plan sheet No. 78.
ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT
TOTAL PREVIOUS CONTRACT AMENDMENT ADDITIONS
TOTAL PREVIOUS CONTRACT AMENDMENT DEDUCTIONS
SUBTOTAL
TOTAL ADDITIONS CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 2
CONTRACT AMOUNT TO DATE
PAGE 1 OF 2
$ 386,973.10
$ 94,896.10
0.0 0
$ 481,869.20
$ 3.500.00
$ 485,369.20
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CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 2
I.C. 52-177
CONTRACTOR
Nodland Construction Co., Inc.
Title:
ENGINEER
Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch, Inc.
Title: SEAM7At e 'litc-/A/E-Eie
PAGE 2 OF 2
Date: 07/10/91
Date: "1 /•n•/-
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
City Engineer Date:
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 91-180
RESOLUTION RECEIVING 100% PETITION,
ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS AND PREPARATION
OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
I.C. 52-229
PRAIRIE CENTER DRIVE MEDIAN OPENING
AT JOINER WAY
BE IT RESOLVED by the Eden Prairie City Council:
1. The owners of 100% of the real property abutting upon and to be benefitted from
the proposed improvement have petitioned the City Council to construct said
improvements and to assess the entire cost against their property.
2. Pursuant to M.S.A. 429.031, Subd. 3, and upon recommendation of the City
Engineer, said improvements are hereby ordered and the City Engineer shall
prepare plans and specifications for said improvements in accordance with City
Standards and advertise for bids thereon.
3. Pursuant to M.S.A. 429.031, Subd. 3, the City Clerk is hereby directed to
publish a copy of this resolution once in the official newspaper, and further a
contract for construction of said improvements shall not be approved by the City
Council prior to 30 days following publication of this Resolution in the City's
official newspaper.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie on August 6, 1991
Douglas B. Tenpas, Mayor
ATTEST: SEAL
John D. Franc, Clerk
/LAX;
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 91-181
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has prepared plans and specifications for the following
improvements to wit:
I.C. 52-229 - Prairie Center Drive Median Opening at Joiner Way
and has presented such plans and specifications to the Council for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDEN PRAIRIE:
1. Such plans and specifications, a copy of which is on file for public inspection in
the City Engineer's office, are hereby approved.
2. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official paper and in
the Construction Bulletin an advertisement for bids upon the making of such
improvement under such approved plans and specifications. The advertisement
shall be published for 2 weeks, shall specify the work to be done, shall state that
bids shall be received until 10:00 a.m., August 29, 1991, at City Hall after which
time they will be publicly opened by the Deputy City Clerk and Engineer, will
then be tabulated, and will be considered by the Council at 7:30 P.M., Tuesday,
September 3, 1991, at the Eden Prairie City Hall, Eden Prairie. No bids will be
considered unless sealed and filed with the clerk and accompanied by a cash
deposit, cashier's check, bid bond or certified check payable to the City for 5%
(percent) of the amount of such bid.
ADOPTED by the Eden Prairie City Council on August 6, 1991.
Douglas B. Tenpas, Mayor
ATTEST: SEAL
John D. Frane, Clerk
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor and City Council
Carl J. Jullie, City Manager
July 19, 1991
Health Care Benefits for Councilmembers
Recently Councilmembers inquired about the availability of health
care insurance through the City's benefit program. The attached
memo from Ms. Swaggert explains that such insurance coverage can be
made available to Councilmembers if the Council so chooses.
Coverage for Councilmembers could begin on January 1, 1992, or
sooner (i.e. September 1), if the Council chooses to amend the 1991
budget to so accommodate. Assuming a September 1 start date, the
added City cost for the balance of 1991 would be $990.00 per each
Councilmember who chooses to participate. The required open
enrollment period could be accomplished during the month of August.
I will contact each Councilmember to determine your interest level
and then we can schedule Council action at the August 6 Council
meeting.
CJJ:jdp
Attachment
Single
(city paid)
Dependent
(city contribution)
$152.05
$185.50
$374.97 $457.46
$247.60 (66%) $297.60 (65%)
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Carl Jullie, Manager
City of Eden Prairie
Natalie Swaggert, Director
Human Resources & Community Services
July 18, 1991
1992 Budget consideration: Health care benefits for
councilmembers
Beginning January 1, 1992, City councilmembers may elect to participate in the
employee health insurance program if the Council chooses to include themselves
on the health care plan.
A one-time open enrollment period for current councilmembers will be held in
December 1991. Thereafter newly elected officials, at the time they take
office, will be given the option of enrolling in the health care plan.
Coverage will begin on January 1st and proof of eligibility will not be
required. Specific information on the health care plan options will be
provided along with the enrollment forms in December. Councilmembers electing
dependent insurance will have the option of paying their premium through
payroll deduction or by personal check.
To extend the health insurance benefit to councilmembers, the additional costs
must be included in the 1992 budget. Currently the City pays the full premium
for single coverage ($152.05/mo.) and approximately two-thirds ($247.60/mo.) of
the premium for dependent coverage. We anticipate a premium increase of 20 to
25% in 1992. The projected increase in the City's contribution is noted below.
1991
1992
The additional cost to the City to extend health care insurance to
councilmembers in 1992 would be $17,856.00 ($297.60 x 12 x 5). Assumptions:
All members participate and elect dependent coverage.
Attached is a copy of the City Attorney's findings regarding the extension of
benefits to councilmembers. Because it does not involve an increase in direct
compensation to councilmembers, no change in the City Code is required.
Attachment
m-benecc
ROBERT I. LANG
ROGER A. PAULY
OMNI") H GREGERSON 4
RICHAIILNE ROSOW
MARK E JOHNSON
JOSEPH A. NILAN
JOHN W. LANG. CPA
LEAD. SOUZA SPEETER
JEFFREY C. APPELOUIST .
JUDITH K. DUTCHER
BARBARA M. ROSS
WILLIAM R. MILLER
• AM Awlerual io
Prorw I,. *mama
LANG, PAUL? & GREGERSON, LTD.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
370 SUBURBAN PLACE BUILDING
250 PRAIRIE CENTER DRIVE
EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA 55344
TELEPHONE: (612) 829-7355
FAX: (612) 829-11713
May 28, 1991
MINNEAPOLIS OFFICE
4418111)s FEWER
1111 SOU -I11 1.1G111H STREET
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 714411
0121 311 -0755
FAX 18121 1440718
REPt TO EDEN PRAIRIE OFFICE.
Natalie Swaggert
Human Resources
City of Eden Prairie
7600 Executive Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
RE: Medical Insurance Coverage for Council Members
Dear Natalie:
You have inquired whether Council members may be provided
with the City's group health insurance and if so, does M.S.
S415.11 preclude providing coverage immediately.
1. Can the City provide health insurance for the Council
members.
M.S. S471.61 expressly authorizes municipal corporations to
insure their "officers and employees, and their dependents" for
life, health, and accident in the case of employees and medical
and surgical benefits and hospitalization insurance for both
employees and dependents. The Attorney General, A.G. Op. 249b-8,
dated December 9, 1957, said that officers and employees as used
in the statute includes village mayors, clerks, trustees, and
treasurers. Based upon the foregoing it is concluded that the
term officers includes the mayor and members of the council and
therefore may be insured under the statute.
2. Does M.S. S415.11 preclude the insurance from becoming
effective immediately.
M.S. S415.11, Subd. 2 states that no change in salary shall
take effect until after the next succeeding municipal election.
While no opinion of the Attorney General has been found which has
addressed this question the Attorney General has given opinions
to the effect that insurance benefits provided under M.S. S471.61
are permissible in addition to statutory provisions which set a
maximum salary for village or county officials. See A.G. Op.
Pauly
Natalie Swaggert
May 28, 1991
Page 2
249b-8, dated December 9, 1957: A.G. Op. 249B9A, dated August
31,1955, and an opinion of the A.G. dated January 5, 1956 which
does not appear to contain a number addressed to James F. Lynch,
Ramsey County Attorney. I discussed this matter with Michael —
Gallagher of the Attorney General's office and he is of the
opinion that S415.11 is limited to salaries and not to other
compensation and that therefore it does not apply to insurance
benefits provided under the authority of M.S. S471.61. I concur
in this Condlusion.
RAP:ss
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
CLERK'S LICENSE APPLICATION LIST
August 6, 1991
CONTRACTOR (MULTI-FAMILY & COMM.)
AHL, Incorporated
Gene Becker & Sons Builders
Buffets, Inc.
Dorpinghaus Construction
Garvey Construction
National T.I.
Northwest Racquet Club
State Construction
Tyler-Holberg, Inc.
CONTRACTOR (1 & 2 FAMILY)
All Remodeling
Bennis Construction
Custom Craft Builders, Inc.
Damon Homes
Elko Construction
First Choice Exteriors
Ms. Fixit, Inc.
Greg Frazee Homes, Inc.
Keyland Homes
Landstyle Design & Construction
Light & Sound Homes
Project For Pride In Living, Inc.
Sontowski Enterpirses, Inc.
PLUMBING
Hanson-Kleven Plumbing
Jos. E. Peters Plumbing
Plumb Right
R. C. Plumbing & Heating
Richie's Plumbing & Sewer Service
Sutherlund Plumbing & Heating
TEK Mechanical Service, Inc.
GAS FITTER
Dependable Indoor Air Quality, Inc.
R.C. Plumbing & Heating
TEK Mechanical Service, Inc.
HEATING & VENTILATING
Dependable Indoor Air Quality, Inc,
R.C. Plumbing & Heating
TEK Mechanical Service, Inc.
CLASS A GAMBLING
Hockey Association of Eden Prairie
Eden Prairie Legion (Bingo Hall)
These licenses have been approved by the department heads responsible for
the licensed activity.
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-MEMORANDUM-
TO: Mayor Tenpas and Councilmembers
FROM: Alan Gray, P.E., City Engineer0)-
DATE: August 2, 1991
SUBJECT: Dell Road between Twilight Trail and TH 5
At the request of residents, the Engineering Division hosted an informational meeting for the
Twilight Trail/Paulson Drive neighborhood to review the proposed extension of Dell Road
southerly from Twilight Trail crossing the Soo Line Railroad tracks and connecting to TH 5.
The projected traffic volume for Dell Road at the railroad crossing, based on full development
of the southwest sector of Eden Prairie, is 5,000 vehicles per day. Several residents questioned
the present and future need for the extension of Dell Road across the railroad tracks.
When a road segment serves 5,000 vehicles per day, we can assume that for each of those trips
the road segment represents the most convenient route between its origin and destination. If the
road segment is non-existent other routes will be selected between the origin and destination of
each for the 5,000 trips. In the case of the Dell Road segment, at the railroad tracks, no one
single route would serve as the primary alternate for each of the projected 5,000 trips. Trips
will shift to other segments of trunk highway, collector roadway, and residential streets.
The community can anticipate the following benefits from construction of Dell Road across the
railroad tracks connecting to TH 5:
o Reduce congestion on Valley View Road and CSAH 4, and reduce congestion at
the intersections of Valley View Road with CSAH 4 and CSAH 4 with 'TH 5.
o Reduce through traffic on minor residential streets in the northwest sector.
o Reduce response time for emergency vehicles moving between the northwest and
southwest sectors of the community.
o Enhance school bus routing between the northwest segment of the community and
the Middle School on Scenic Heights Road.
o Provide convenient access for the northwest sector of the community to future
neighborhood commercial at Dell Road and TH 5.
From a perspective of providing convenient collector roadway connection between the northwest
and southwest segments of the community, Dell Road is a desired facility. TH 101 or CSAH
4 as alternative north/south collectors will add significant length to each of the projected 5,000
daily trips that will utilize Dell Road.
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CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 91-178
RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
WHEREAS, a resolution of the City Council adopted the 2nd day of July, 1991, fixed the 6th
day of August, 1991, as the date for public hearing on the following proposed improvements:
I.C. 52-126 (Dell Road between Twilight Trail and TH 5)
WHEREAS, all property owners whose property is liable to be assessed for the making of this
improvement were given ten days published notice of the Council hearing through two weekly
publications of the required notice and the hearing was held and property owners heard on the
6th day of August, 1991.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL:
1. Such improvement as above indicated is hereby ordered.
2. The City Engineer is hereby designated as the Engineer for this project and is
hereby directed to prepare plans and specifications for the making of such
improvement with the assistance of BRW.
ADOPTED by the Eden Prairie City Council on August 6, 1991.
Douglas B. Tenpas, Mayor
ATTEST: SEAL
John D. Frane, Clerk
MICHAEL R LINDGREN
18583 Twilight Trail
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
July 22 1991
City Manager
City of Eden Prairie
7600 Executive Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344-3677
Dear Sir
I'm not sure my schedule will allow me to attend the public hearing on August 6,1991, so I would like to pass on
my comments ahead of time.
lam confused by:
a) Why is the city spending dollars to parallel Highway 101 with another major road only a mile
apart at T.H.#5 ?
b) Why a 1968 zoning study cannot be reviewed with more input from today's conditions and
public wishes, and not just install a road because the "Plan" calls for a road to be there?
c) Why, when it appears to me, so many people living in the Eden Prairie area are against the
project, the city is pushing to proceed ?
lam appalled at:
a) The city would move on a project that appears to be of more benefit to the industrial area
(Park One 3rd Addition) of Chanhassen with "Chanhassen may or may not participate in cost'
of the roadway in Segment 2" and "depending on Chanhassen's participation in the rail
crossing" their in or no project.
b) The city lets a railroad that appears to have no direct stops or business in the city call
the shots on what the city does or does not do. (The track in this project only serves
Chanhassen businesses.)
c) The city would build or even consider a "grade crossing" with the railroad at a residential
area that (1) has children so close to the tracks and (2) will not have the clear visability
each way at the crossing that is seen at the Valley View crossing.
I would request:
a) You look seriously at this project, which in my mind does very little for the residents that have
been assessed and maybe for all the citizens of Eden Prairie who pay high taxes to a city that
should be very concerned on how these monies are spent and not build arced because a 1968
plan calls for it or to help the city of Chanhassen industrial areas.
b) You look deep at the rail crossing. "Grade crossings are a thing of the past. They have
caused deaths, and I would believe that in the future you would be replacing a grade crossing
with an underpass.
c) And finally, I would request you direct the review of property taxes to all home owners in the
areas directly affected by this project. Those who had safe access to the park without a
truck route to cross, those that had a quiet residential neighborhood now to be interrupted
with the screaming whistle of a train at a "grade crossing" and the fear of their children
riding bikes to cross over the tracks, and those that must now put up with Chanhassen
industrial traffic moving thru their neighborhood to get to a business that brings no revenue
or responsibility to Eden Prairie.
Sincerely,
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Michael R. Lindgren
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July 30, 1991
iuglas Tempas, Mayor
/600 Executive Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344-3677
Dear Mayor Tempas:
I live on Paulsen Drive. I recently heard about Dell Road being considered for my backyard. I am
asking you to terminate the Dell road oroiect. I would not have moved in to my new house 1/12
years ago if I had known Dell road would be completed to go through my small backyard.
Before I purchased my home, there was no sign on Dell road about completion of the road, my
builder Trumpy, and my Real Estate Agent Timm Bobbler, told me Dell road probably would not be
completed, or if it was it would be 10 years from now, and if it was, the construction would have to
remain at least 50 feet away from my property line so I would never see the road. I then called the
Eden Prairie city hall and asked about Dell road. They told me there was nothing on file for that
road being completed.
Due to the above I purchased my home. Now I find out that Dell road is being considered again. I
object to Dell road going through the middle of my backyard. I have a very small backyard. The
plans for the at grade" crossing puts Dell road into my backyard!
I object to Dell road as an Eden Prairie resident for the following reasons:
1. My yard is so small that Dell road will be in my backyard and too close to my house.
2. I moved into this neighborhood because it was a quiet and safe area. If Dell road is
completed it will be an unsafe and loud neighborhood with all the additional cars and
trucks going through it. It will also be louder if the train has to blow it's whistle for the new
railroad crossing.
3. The Autumn Woods area adds beauty to the neighborhood with the serenity of the birds
and animals who live there compared to cutting down all the trees and destroying this
natural beauty.
4. I also bought my new home as an investment. With Dell road, my brand new property
value and house will decline so much more than I can afford to lose. If Dell road goes
through I will be forced to move, but cannot afford to.
Before completing Dell road I ask you to complete Highway 101. Dell road and 101 are so close
together it makes no sense to put money into Dell road. I object to my tax money being used for
Dell road when it is not necessary.
Please write back telling me your feelings on Dell road and how you are going to vote.
Sincerely,
David A. Copp
7647 Paulsen Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55346
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Dear Mayor and Members of the City Council:
Re: Construction of Columbine Road through Bermel-Smaby Parcel
The purpose of this letter is to request that the City of Eden Prairie, in conjunction with the
approval of the currently purposed Wal-Mart project, acquire from the land owners, that
right-of-way of approximately 60 feet by 650 feet or 39,000 square feet, required to construct
the proposed new road known as Columbine Road. We request that the City purchase the
land from the owners this fall based on the same amount per square foot that Wal-Mart is
paying for the site. This amount is approximately $4.50 per square foot, plus special
assessments. We also request the City pay for and construct the road with the use of its tax
increment fund.
Our reasons for requesting the City acquire this right-of-way and build the road at its
expense are are follows:
A recent traffic study conducted by Strgar-Roscoe-Faush (SRF) indicates the need
for such a road extension and is considered a "collector street". Presumably,
Columbine Road extending to the North from Anderson Lake Parkway would be
considered a public road and therefore it should be a public road extending from
Prairie Center Drive to T1-1169. The SRF study on page 9, Paragraph 4, says "The
Columbine Road connection to Regional Center Road would also place emphasis on,
and increase traffic volume at, the TH 169/Regional Center Road intersection. It is
likely that this intersection would warrant a traffic signal in the future. The
improvement of this intersection would probably cause more visitors to use this
intersection as their primarily access to Eden Prairie Center. This would help to
spread trips out on the internal ring road and reduce congestion at the existing main
access point at Singletree Lane." On page 10 of the SRF report, the study continues
and says in the last paragraph, "Trips generated within the local trip travel shed that
would use the proposed extensions of Columbine Road and Commonwealth Drive
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business, or work." Lastly, on page 12, Paragraph 1, the study continues, "... it is
estimated that 3,000 local daily trips would be diverted from TI-I169 and Prairie
Center Drive to the proposed Columbine Road and Commonwealth Drive roadways.
Clearly, the proposed Columbine Road extension would be an area-wide road used
by the public with many benefits to the community including diverting traffic from
TH169 and thereby lessening congestion on that highway.
2. The property owners granted easements to the City for the construction of Prairie
Center Drive and later Singletree Lane and have and are continuing to pay special
assessments for both of those roadways. In fact, the property owners, together with
Mr. John Teman to the North, are paying approximately 90% of the cost of
constructing Singletrec Lane. This in itself has been an extremely high burden for
the two property owners considering Singletree Lane is really a regional road. As
property owners, we feel we have paid our share of the roadways in the area.
3. In the long run, it makes the best sense for the City to construct the road as a public
road because it then can maintain the road during all seasons of year, consistent with
the same manner which it maintains its other roads. The site plan for Wal-Mart,
both pre and post expansion can be made to meet the requirements of the City of
5.5 parking spaces per thousand even if a 60 foot right-of-way is taken.
I would like the City to consider this letter as a part of the entire package being submitted
for the Wal-Mart proposal. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Yours Very Tnily,
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Bruce C. Berme!, S1OR
Partner
cc: Kelly Doran
Carl Jullie
Chris Enger
Mike Franzen
Gene Dietz
Allan Gray
STAFF REPORT
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SUBJECT:
Mayor and City Council
Planning Commission
Michael D. Franzen, Senior Planner
Chris Eager, Director of Planning
August 2, 1991
Singlet= Plaza
LOCATION: Southeast Quadrant of the Intersection of Prairie Center Drive and
Singletree Lane
APPLICANT: The Robert Larsen Partners
FEE OWNER: Bruce Bermel
REQUEST: Zoning District Change from Rural to C-Regional Service on 20 Acres.
LAND USE
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The site plan has been revised since the initial submittal in June. The original proposal for
177,000 square feet of building (including Wal-Mart) has been modified to include a 119,000
square foot Wal-Mart store only, with expansion plans for 30,000 additional square feet. The
site plan provides for Columbine Road and Commonwealth Drive as private roads.
The property is proposed for C-Regional-Service zoning. The building, with or without
expansion, meets the setback requirements for this zoning district. Parking meets the setback
requirements on all street frontages.
The amount of parking required for a 119,000 square foot Wal-Mart store at 5.5 spaces per
1,000 is 654 spaces. The site plan shows 715 spaces for phase one. If the building is expanded
by 30,000 square feet in the future, an additional 165 spaces will be required or a total of 810
spaces. With building expansion, the site plan shows 751 spaces. The site plan should be
revised to provide a proof of parking location for 69 spaces. There is room to provide more
parking on the western portion of the site.
ACCESS AND ROADS
There are two driveways off Singletree Lane located opposite existing median cuts on Singletree
Lane. These driveways have acceptable site vision distance in both directions. There is one
driveway access point off an extension of Columbine Road from Prairie Center Drive to Regional
Center Road. Site vision distance is acceptable.
Columbine Road is proposed to be built as a 30' wide private road. To build Columbine Road
will require that the intersection of Commonwealth Drive and Regional Center Road be
reconfigured to a "T" intersection and raised approximately 6'. The private road will also
require grading and removal of a portion of the retaining wall on the Alpine Center site south
of this property. The private road, as proposed, functions more like a private driveway than a
private road built to city standards. Grades are steep with several high and low points. The road
grade will have to be lowered to meet city standards. This road must also provide access to the
Alpine Center loading area since the Alpine driveway and Columbine Road intersections at
Prairie Center Drive are too close together. The intersection of Columbine Road with Prairie
Center Drive must be examined in greater detail to see how it aligns with Columbine Road on
the west side of Prairie Center Drive near the Flagship Athletic Club. To accommodate the
volume of traffic expected, Columbine Road may need to be wider to accommodate left turns
at intersections.
If Columbine Road is built as a public street, it would require approximately 60' of right-of-way
from the south property line of the Bermel property. The parking areas to the north may need
to be readjusted to accommodate grade, and the retaining wall on the Alpine Center must be
removed.
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Commonwealth Drive has been envisioned as a public road extension from Regional center Road
to Singletree Lane under the power easement for many years. The extension of Commonwealth
Drive through the site in a direct north/south manner would preclude the development of the
Wal-Mart store. A private road extension of Commonwealth Drive through the property on a
more indirect route is proposed. The concept of allowing a private road through parking with
strong urban design features in exchange for a public street is being weighed. Urban design
features such as lights, flags, landscaping, street furniture, etc., would define this area as a
private road to clearly identify how people would travel from Regional Center Road to Singletree
Lane.
SCREENING OF PARKING. LOADING SERVICE, UTILITY AND OUTDOOR
STORAGE AREAS
The parking lot can be screened from Prairie Center Drive by grade change and existing
vegetation. Parking is screened from Singletree Lane by berms and landscaping. Parking along
Regional Center Road and Commonwealth Drive is screened by grade.
Loading areas must be screened from public roads and from the district boundary line. The
height and depth of the screening shall be consistent with the height and size of the area for
which screening is required. If plant materials are used exclusively, they must achieve 75%
opacity year round. The loading area is screened by berms, plantings and a 6' high solid fence
along the eastern property line. The fence should be 2" thick construction with brick columns.
Screen walls should be constructed out of face brick to match the building.
The garden center is considered an outdoor storage and display area in a commercial district.
The code would allow up to 10% of the floor area of the store to be used for these purposes, or
a total of 11,900 square feet. The plan, as proposed, depicts 6800 square feet. City code
requires the screening of outdoor storage areas. A berm and conifers along the north side of the
garden center screens most of the view of the garden center. This is based on materials stored
inside of the area not exceeding the height of the berm and fence.
LANDSCAPING
The caliper inch requirement for a 119,000 square foot building is 748 caliper inches. When the
building is expanded by 30,000 square feet, an additional 187 caliper inches will be required.
Tree loss is calculated at 35% which translates into a 42 caliper inch tree replacement. The
landscape plan should provide a total of 790 total inches. The landscape plan depicts a total of
907 inches. To help screen the parking areas and to break up the view of large parking areas,
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honeylocust trees should not be used. The landscape plan should be revised to use ash, maple
or linden trees.
TXTERIOR MATERIALS
The building is proposed to be constructed out of face brick and glass which meets the exterior
material requirements for the C-Reg-Service zoning district. The City's urban design consultant
will be reviewing the exterior building elevation and making recommendations with regard to
architectural compatibility within the area.
TRASH AND RECYCLING
Separate areas should be provided for trash and recycling and be accessible for a trash vehicle.
The plans, as proposed, do not indicate the location of trash and recycling areas and only
indicates the location of a trash compactor. A study by City staff regarding trash and recycling
suggests that an area of approximately 3000 square feet is needed for trash and recycling.
RETAINING WALLS
All proposed retaining walls on the property should be constructed of a masonry construction
(keystone is suggested) of a color to complement the building. Since these retaining walls are
in excess of 4' in height, a building permit will be required.
SIGNS
The City code would permit one 80 square foot 20 foot high pylon sign, one 36 square foot 20
foot high pylon sign and wall signs not to exceed 300 square feet per wall. Directional signs are
also permitted on the property with no limit in number, but each individual sign must not exceed
32 square feet. The plan, as proposed, does not indicate the location of the pylon signs nor
detail on the type of materials and construction. Wall signs are shown on building elevations that
meet City code. Entry features located at the driveway entrance could be used for directional
signs. The urban design consultant will be establishing criteria for the design of all free-standing
signs and directional signs. All signs shall be internally lighted.
FIRE ACCESS
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Fire access to this site is acceptable. There will be additional fire code requirements determined
at the time of the building permit issuance with regards to sprinkling, location of hydrants,
watermains, etc.
SIDEWALKS
Sidewalks should be constructed along Singletree Lane and Regional Center Road. These are
shown on the site plan. In addition, a sidewalk should be constructed between Regional Center
Road and Singletree Lane. This is shown on the site plan. The sidewalk from Wal-Mart to
Regional Center Road, because of the steep grade will require steps.
LIGHTING
The lighting plan shows the location of lights within the parking lot. Lighting should be limited
to a maximum of 30' high which is consistent with lights on adjoining properties. The parking
lot lighting should be a downcast cutoff luminar. The exact color and type of light fixture should
be determined by the urban design consultant. Within the plaza in front of the building and
within the protected islands along the extension of Commonwealth Drive, there will be additional
lights. These lights will be the same as the proposed street lighting along other streets within
the area.
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
The mechanical equipment screening plan depicts the location of rooftop mechanical units. The
units are proposed to be screened with a metal panel consistent with City code.
TRAFFIC STUDY
The traffic study for the Wal-Mart proposal has been completed by Strgar Roscoe Fausch traffic
engineers. The conclusion of the report indicates that the extension of Columbine Road would
provide a valuable connection between the Major Center Area and other parts of Eden Prairie.
The extension of Columbine Road reduces traffic volumes on Highway 169 and improves the
level of service at the intersection of Prairie Center Drive and 169. It is important to note that
even if the Wal-Mart proposal is not constructed, a normal increase in traffic at Prairie Center
Drive and Singletree Lane intersections with 169 would reach level of service "E" within three
years for Prairie Center Drive and Singletree Line intersection within five years. The
Columbine Road extension would delay level of service "E" at both intersections for about five
years.
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Although future traffic volumes on 169 are projected to decrease from existing levels, the future
volumes were projected assuming the construction of County Road 18, Highway 212, the
Shakopee Bypass and other improvements to 494/18 interchange. Trip diversion of traffic to
Columbine Road would provide relief of congestion on 169 in the interim until all improvements
have been built.
The extension of Columbine Road from Anderson Lakes Parkway across Prairie Center Drive
to Highway 169 will also alleviate congestion at the Anderson Lakes Parkway intersection with
Highway 169.
Columbine Road extension is a benefit to Wal-Mart. This road provides better access and
visibility. Columbine Road will also carry local traffic directly from the community to Wal-Mart
without having to use Highway 169.
INTERNAL CIRCULATION
Internal circulation and access has been reviewed by the traffic consultant. No congestion
problems are anticipated at any of the driveway intersections with adjoining roads. Stacking
distances at the driveway entrances within the parking lot have been evaluated for normal Wal-
Mart traffic, P.M. peak hour traffic, and traffic at full development. All of these intersections
have an appropriate stacking distance.
Some of the internal traffic will travel in front of the building. Due to the amount of traffic
anticipated in front of the building, the driveway is 30' wide with provisions for dropoff traffic.
The sidewalk in front of the entrance is 30' wide. This will allow for the safe movement of
pedestrians from the building into the parking lot.
STORM WATER RUNOFF
The N.U.R.P. pond located in the southwest corner of the site must be designed to accommodate
a 100 year storm event. The pond is currently designed for a 25 year storm event.
PARK DEDICATION
Since the site is not proposed for a land subdivision, a park dedication fee cannot be required.
UTILITIES
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Sewer and water and storm sewer systems exist within Regional Center Road and Singletree
Lane.
SATELLITE MR
Wal-Mart stores have a satellite dish mounted on the rooftop. This dish should be ground
mounted and located in the rear of the building and not visible from roads. This would be
similar to the screening solution for ICMSP.
CART CORRALS
Wal-Mart stores have cart corrals located in the parking lots. The cart corrals should be shown
on the site plan adjacent to planting islands. This is similar to Cub Foods and is shown on
Attachment B.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
The planning staff would recommend approval of the zoning district change from Rural to C-
Reg-Service based on plans dated August 1, 1991, subject to the recommendations of the staff
report dated July 31, 1991, and subject to the following items to be done and agreed upon as part
of First Reading:
I. The final exterior building elevations will be subject to a review by the urban design
consultant with revisions made to exterior building elevations as recommended by the
urban design consultant.
2. The final site and landscape plans shall be subject to a review by the urban design
consultant with revisions made to the plans for lighting, landscaping, street furniture,
etc., for the private road, entrances and plaza area as recommended by the urban design
consultant.
3. The final sign plan shall be reviewed by the urban design consultant with
recommendations for location, exterior materials, colors and design to be incorporated
as part of the approval.
4. The site plan should be revised to denote areas for trash, recycling, ground based satellite
dish and cart corrals.
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STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Michael D. Franzen, Senior Planner
THROUGH: Chris Enger, Director of Planning
DATE: July 19, 1991
SUBJECT: Singletree Plaza
LOCATION: Southeast Quadrant of Intersection of Prairie Center Drive, Singletree
Lane
APPLICANT: Robert Larsen Partners
FEE OWNER: Bruce Bermel
REQUEST: Zoning District Change from Rural to C-Regional-Service on 20 acres.
STATUS OF WAL-MART PROPOSAL
The Planning staff has been working closely
with the proponent over the past two weeks
to revise the site plan so that the Planning
Commission could take action at the July 22
meeting. Staff received a set of revised site
plans on Thursday, July 18 at 10 a.m. Due
to the timing of the revised site plan, staff is
unable to complete a detailed staff report at
this time.
The July 22 meeting should be used to
update the Planning Commission on the
progress that has been made on the site plan.
Staff anticipates that a report for approval
would be completed by the August 12
meeting. This project has also been
scheduled for a Council review on August 6.
Given the size and complexity of the
proposal and its location in "Downtown"
Eden Prairie, it is important for the Council
to have the opportunity to review and
comment so that significant issues could be
Singletree Plaza Staff Report
July 19, 1991
Page Two
identified and plan changes incorporated into the site plan prior to recommendation by the
Planning Commission on August 12. After a recommendation by the Planning Commission on
August 12, the proponent would appear before the City Council on August 20.
SITE PLAN REVISIONS
The site plan has been revised in the following ways:
1. The site plan incorporates Commonwealth Drive and Columbine Road as private roads.
There is sufficient green area, planting islands and protected lanes so that these roadways
could operate as clearly identifiable ways of access. Within these areas, urban design
features such as plantings, street lighting, signs, benches and other architectural features
can be incorporated.
2. A 50 wide plaza has been provided in front of the building with sidewalk connections
to Singletree and Regional Center Road. This will allow for safe entry from the building
into the parking area and provide an area to incorporate urban design features.
3. A NURP pond has been provided in the southwest corner of the site which is sized to
handle the anticipated amount of storm water runoff.
4. The landscape plan meets City code for phase one of the project.
5. The site plan meets required setbacks to building and parking.
6. The outdoor garden center is screened by a berm and plantings.
ITEMS TO BE ADDRESSED WHICH MAY RESULT IN SITE PLAN REVISIONS
The Planning staff has identified the following areas which need to be addressed in greater detail:
1. Screening of loading areas for phase one and phase two. Based upon a preliminary
review, it appears that the loading areas will be visible from public roads and adjacent
uses in both phase one and phase two. We are also concerned that the size of the loading
area in phase two is limited and question where the staging areas would be for the trucks.
2. Since the parking area sits at a higher elevation than Regional Center Road, it is not
possible to physically screen the parking area with a berm. Shrub plantings alone will
not be adequate enough to screen the parking areas.
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July 19, 1991 Page Three
OTHER ITEMS TO BE REVIEWED AS PART OF THE DETAILED STAFF REPORT
The following items will be reviewed as part of the final staff report to the Planning
Commission.
1. Mechanical equipment screening.
2. Size, location and screening of trash areas.
3. Signs.
4. Building architecture and exterior materials.
5. Pedestrian systems.
6. Lighting.
7. Grading, drainage and storm water runoff.
8. Fire protection.
9. Screening of loading areas and parking areas.
10. Tree loss and replacement
11. Driveway intersection geometrics
12. Retaining walls.
13. Street grades on private roads and site vision distance.
14. Internal circulation.
URBAN DESIGN CONSULTANT
The City Council at the July 16 meeting selected Waters, Cluts and O'Brien to be the urban
design consultant to develop ideas for a downtown area. The staff will continue to provide the
Planning Commission with information as to how the development of the downtown area is
proceeding.
Singletree Plaza Staff Report
July 19, 1991 Page Four
PRELIMINARY WAL-MART TRAFFIC STUDY
The preliminary traffic study for the Wal-Mart proposal has been completed by Strgar, Roscoe
Fausch traffic engineers. The conclusion section of the report on page 18 indicates that the
extension of Columbine Road would provide a valuable connection between the Major Center
Area and other parts of Eden Prairie. The extension of Columbine Road reduces traffic volumes
on Highway 169 and improves the level of service at the intersection of Prairie Center Drive and
Highway 169. It is important to note that even if the Wal-Mart proposal is not constructed, a
normal increase in traffic at Prairie Center Drive and Singletree Lane intersections with 169
would reach level of service "E" within three years for Prairie Center Drive and Singletree
intersection within five years. The Columbine Road extension would delay level of service "E"
for both intersections for about five years.
Although future traffic volumes on 169 are projected to decrease from existing levels, the future
volumes were projected assuming the construction of County Road 18, Highway 212, the
Shakopee Bypass and other improvements to 494/18 interchange. Trip diversion of traffic to
Columbine Road would provide relief for congestion on 169 in the interim until all improvements
have been built.
In addition, the extension of Columbine Road from Anderson Lakes Parkway across Prairie
Center Drive to Highway 169 will also alleviate congestion at Anderson Lakes Parkway
intersection with Highway 169.
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City of Eden Prairie
City Offices
7600 Executive Drive • Eden Prairie, MN 55344-3677 • Telephone (612) 937-2262
July 9, 1991
Mr. Kelly Doran
The Robert Larsen Partners
700 2nd Avenue South, Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55402
RE: Wal-Mart Proposal
Dear Mr. Doran:
The Planning Commission's decision to continue discussion on this item until the July 22 meeting
was predicated on all site planning issues being resolved, incorporation of urban design elements
which would clearly identify a private road system through the property, and provide pedestrian
scale elements along the building's front.
Since I was unable to reach you by phone on Tuesday, and since Dale Beckman is on vacation
until next week, I thought it would be important to indicate that we are concerned that the site
plan may not be in a form which the Planning Commission could act on at the July 22 meeting
because:
I. Complete agreement has not been reached on the site plan for the property, access, and
treatment of private roads.
2. Neither you nor Wal-Mart have indicated concurrence with the site plan changes and
recommendations incorporating urban design elements along private roads and across the
building front. (We understand that many of these recommendations are new, and you
have not had an opportunity to review them in detail.)
3. Submitting a complete set of revised plans a minimum of one week prior to the Planning
Commission leaves minimal time to complete a detailed review.
The City has not abandoned the idea of Commonwealth Drive or Columbine Road extension as
public roads. We would be willing to consider the use of private roads if they provide a clear,
and easy way of getting from one point to another on the property. These roads can be defined
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July 9, 1991
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can be defined by large planting islands, protected lanes, landscaping, lighting, sidewalks,
pavement textures and other architectural features. The developer is responsible for providing
a successful private substitute for a public road.
The Planning Commission has reviewed this project on two previous occasions and will be
expecting a plan in a form that they are able to act on. The Planning Commission will not pass
this item on to the City Council without a recommendation. We will continue to work with you
to resolve these issues prior to the next meeting. However, if you are unable to complete the
recommended changes, a continuance should be requested to the August 11 meeting. I would
be willing to publish this item for the August 20 City Council meeting.
Sincerely,
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Michael D. Franzen
Senior Planner
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Chris Enger, Director of Planning
Planning Commission
MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Michael D. Franzen, Senior Planner
THROUGH: Chris Enger, Director of Planning
SUBJECT: Singletree Plaza Plan Revisions
DATE: June 7, 1991
The June 7 staff report is based upon plans that were submitted to the City staff with the initial
application approximately thirty days ago. On Friday, June 7, 1991 at 10 a.m., the developer
submitted a revised set of site plans.
The Planning staff has not completed a detailed review of the revised plans; however, the
developer indicates that he has responded to the following issues identified in the detailed staff
report:
1. Providing the required minimum caliper inches based on building square footage and tree
replacement. Planting islands have been added to the parking lot; however, the developer
indicates landscaping meets 5%. Staff has not had time to confirm this. Additional plant
materials have been added around the site perimeter along Singletree Lane; however, a
determination of whether the materials meet the 75% opacity test has not been reached.
2. Parking setback to building behind retail building A has been revised to meet City code.
Length of parking stalls has been corrected from 18' to 19' required by City code.
3. Commonwealth Drive is proposed to be extended as a private road between Regional
Center Road and Singletree Lane. The traffic consultant must analyze the location of the
proposed private road, design, intersection geometries, and the impacts it has on internal
circulation and traffic congestion.
4. The building elevations have been revised to include some additional construction
detailing to respond to architectural compatibility on site and to other buildings in the
area. Staff has not reviewed these plans in detail and cannot comment whether or not this
would meet the City code requirements.
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5. A rooftop mechanical equipment screening plan has been submitted which shows the
location of the proposed units to be individually screened with a metal panel.
6. The retail anchor building has been moved 271/2' to the north in response to concerns
from the Fire Marshal for a drive access. The additional dimension was needed to allow
a 20' wide fire lane to be constructed 7.5 feet from the building. The plan does not yet
allow construction of the lane because of grade. The Fire Marshal has not had the
opportunity to review this for compliance with Uniform Fire Code requirements.
7. Two pylon signs are shown on the site plan meeting setback requirements.
8. Developer has provided new information showing 3 additional wall signs on the Walmart
of 300 square feet each.
Time permitting, City staff will try to provide an update to the Planning Commission on the
status of the above listed items.
There are other technical isslies which still need to be examined in more detail such as: lightin
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location of handicapped stalls, maneuvering area for loading facilities, size and location
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enclosure areas for trash and recycling, pedestrian canopy width, etc.
Major areas still needing resolution are:
1. BAR variance.
2. Storm water treatment.
3. Extension of Columbine and Commonwealth Roads.
4. Loading facilities within a front yard.
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STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Michael D. Franzen, Senior Planner
THROUGH: Chris Enger, Director of Planning
DATE: June 7, 1991
SUBJECT: Singletree Plaza
LOCATION: Northeast Quadrant of Intersection of Prairie Center Drive and Singletree
Lane
APPLICANT: Kelly Doran, Larsen Partners Group
FEE OWNER: Bruce Bermel
REQUEST:
BACKGROUND
Zoning District Change from Rural to Community Commercial on 19.173
acres. I /1/
This site is currently guided Regional
Commercial. Surrounding land uses are
guided Regional Commercial. The site is
currently zoned Rural.
The proponent originally requested a
Community Commercial Zoning District.
The purpose of the Community Commercial
Zoning District is to provide appropriately
located areas for retail stores, offices and
personal service establishments patronized
primarily by residents of the immediate
community area. Since the proposal is
mostly one large retail tenant of 119,131
square feet, which requires a relatively large
site and is not typically found in shopping
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center structures, the C-Regional-Service Zoning District would be the appropriate
Zoning District for this proposal. The proponent is aware of this and has agreed to modify the
zoning application to change the zoning requested from Community Commercial to
C-Regional-Service. This will require republication.
SITE PLAN
The site plan depicts the construction of a total of 177,131 square feet in three retail buildings.
Most of the square footage is contained within one large retail anchor of 119,131 square feet.
The site is proposed to be developed at a Base Area Ratio of .212. This will require a variance
through the Board of Appeals and Adjustments. In consideration of other areas where the site
plan does not meet Code (which will be described in subsequent sections), there may not be
justification for the Base Area Ratio variance. (The proponent indicates no hardship and does
not wish to apply for a PUD.)
The site plan shows buildings meeting the minimum setback requirements of the C-Regional-
Service Zoning District. Parking meets the minimum setback requirements to street frontage.
Parking at the rear of Building A does not meet the minimum five foot setback requirement from
the building.
The Code requires parking for 177,131 square feet of building to be based on a ratio of 5.5
parking spaces per 1,000 square feet, or a total of 974 parking spaces. A 6800 square foot
garden center is proposed. Parking required for the garden center is 36 additional parking
spaces. The total Code requirement for parking is 1,010 parking spaces. The site plan depicts
a total of 999 parking spaces.
Parking adjacent to Singletree Lane does not meet the minimum 19' length dimension required .
by Code. The site plan depicts an 18' dimension.
FIRE ACC SS
The attached memo from Allen Nelson, Fire Marshal, indicates that a fire access road must be
provided along the south side of the building according to Section 10.207 of the Minnesota
Uniform Fire Code. This would require that the building be shifted approximately 30 feet to the
north.
LOADING AREAS
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The City Code indicates that no loading facility should be located on a street frontage nor within
the required side or rear yard requirements. A loading facility is defined as the dock, the berth
for the vehicle, maneuvering areas, and the necessary screening walls. Loading facilities are
located on a street frontage. (Regional Center Road and Commonwealth Drive) This includes
the loading facilities for the retail anchor and Building A. This would require a variance from
the Board of Appeals and Adjustments. If the loading facility is completely enclosed (Cub
Foods), a variance would not be necessary.
LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING
The landscape plan does not meet the minimum caliper inch requirement according to City Code.
The caliper inch requirement is 927" plus 22" for tree replacement or a total of 949". The
landscape plan depicts a total of 727" which includes ornamental trees. Credit can only be given
for shade trees and conifers which are a minimum of 21/2" caliper or conifers which are a
minimum of 6' in height. No credit is permitted by Code for ornamental trees. The actual
amount of credited caliper inches on the plan is 630". The landscape plan should be revised to
provide a minimum of 297 additional caliper inches.
The City Code requires that parking areas be screened from all public roads and adjacent
differing land uses. The berms are not high enough to screen parking areas along Singletree
Lane. Therefore, the landscape plan relies solely on plant materials to meet the screening
requirement. City Code requires that when trees or hedges are used to meet the screening
requirements, density and species of plantings shall be such to achieve 75% opacity year round.
The plan does not meet this requirement. Raising the berm along Singletree Lane and additional
mass plantings of trees could meet this screening requirement.
The landscape plan does not meet the required minimum 5% planting islands within the parking
lot. The plan is 3% planting islands.
ARCHITECTURE
Three buildings are proposed on site to be constructed of brick, glass and metal. The exterior
elevations indicate that the materials are in compliance with the City requirement for a minimum
of 75% brick, glass or better material.
The building architecture is not in compliance with the site plan and architectural design review
section of the City Code which requires compatibility of materials, textures, colors, and other
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construction details with other structures and uses within the vicinity. Although the brick and
colors are repeated on the buildings, the construction details are not compatible from building
to building. Architectural compatibility is possible if the construction details, for example, of
Building A are repeated on the large anchor tenant and Building B.
Architectural compatibility is also required with other structures and uses within the vicinity.
The nearest buildings which this project could relate to would be the Flagship Athletic Club to
the west, and the Alpine Center and T.J.H. office buildings to the south. The proposed
architecture is not compatible with these buildings.
There should be a canopy along the entire length of retail building A and along the retail anchor.
The width of the canopy should be a minimum inside dimension of 8 feet for retail building A
and 12 feet for the large retail anchor.
MECHANICAL EOUIPKENT SCREENING
City Code requires that all mechanical equipment mounted on the exterior of a building shall be
physically screened from all public roads and adjacent differing land uses. A rooftop mechanical
screening plan with prototypical screening and site sections is needed for review.
STORM DRAINAGE
The City has recently adopted a policy which requires that storm water runoff quality plans be
prepared for commercial sites which are five acres or greater in size and residential projects
which are fifteen acres or greater. In order to provide for water quality before it is discharged
into lakes, creeks and wetland areas, ponding areas are required. These ponding areas must meet
the NURP standards (National Urban Runoff Policy). It is likely that a 1-2 acre minimum size
pond would be required for a project of this size. Storm water runoff calculations and a water
quality plan should be submitted for review by the City Engineer.
SIDEWALKS AND TRAILS
The site plan and architectural review sections of the City Code require safe and convenient
pedestrian access and separation of pedestrian and vehicle access. The site plai . should be revised to provide a 5' wide concrete sidewalk between buildings on site and to the proposed
sidewalk on Singletree Lane. To provide for safe access between the buildings and parking lots,
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the sidewalks in front of retail building A and the retail anchor should be a minimum of 20' in
width.
SIGNS
The sign plan proposes tenant signs within a sign band on retail building A. In order to
minimize sign clutter, there needs to be an architecturally dermal area. An example of this
would be Tower Square and City West retail.
The proposed pylon sign meets the maximum 20' height requirement, however, the sign exceeds
the 80 square foot maximum requirement. The sign measures 100 square feet. In addition, the
site plan does not indicate the location of the pylon sign. This is important in order to determine
if the pylon sign would meet the setback requirement.
A detailed sign for the large retail anchor has not been submitted. The Code would permit up
to a 300 square foot sign.
JNFORMATION NEEDED TO COMPLETE REVIEW OF PROPOSAL
1. Traffic study.
2. Storm water runoff calculations and size of ponding area needed for NURP pond.
3. Site sections which show how the landscaping plan meets the screening requirements of
parking area.
4. Mechanical equipment screening plan with site sections.
5. Grading balance worksheet indicating cut and fill calculations.
6. Location of sidewalks and trails
7. Retaining wall details, construction and type of materials.
8. Verification from the Army Corps of Engineers that a .35 acre wetland in the southeast
corner of the property can be filled under a nationwide permit.
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9. Erosion control plans.
10. Location of pylon sign.
ROAD ACCESS
Strgar, Roscoe Fausch, traffic engineers, are in the process of preparing a traffic analysis which
will evaluate:
1. The impact of the proposed development on roads and intersections.
2. The internal access and circulation within the parking lot.
3. The need for the extension of Commonwealth Drive from Regional Center Road to
Singletree Lane and an extension of Columbine Road from Prairie Center Drive on the
south side of the property from Prairie Center Drive.
Although the traffic study is not completed, we do know from preliminary conversations with
the traffic consultant that it is important to provide road connections for Columbine Road and
Commonwealth Drive where shown on Attachment A. These road connections provide an
overall benefit to traffic movement within the Major Center Area and relieves congestion from
Highway 169 by providing an alternative way of getting to the Major Center Area by following
Columbine Road.
The staff has analyzed the feasibility of the extension of Columbine Road and Commonwealth
Drive adjacent to this property. It is technically possible to provide these road connections, but
it will require changes in building elevations and grading for the property. To provide for
Commonwealth Drive extension, the retail anchor and Building A would be moved farther apart.
Columbine Road will have a greater impact on the site plan since right-of-way would be taken
entirely from the retail anchor building site. The retail anchor building would be moved
approximately 90 feet to the north.
SITE PLAN ALTERNATIVES
This staff report indicates areas where the project is not in compliance with City Code including
parking, setbacks, loading, screening, architectural compatibility, separation of pedestrian and
vehicle traffic and signs. In addition, the traffic study has indicated a need to extend Columbine
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Road and Commonwealth Drive to provide for overall circulation within the Major Center Area
and to relieve traffic on Highway 169, thereby improving the capacity of intersections and
making the roadways and intersections safer. Code requirements, NURP ponds and road systems
will have an impact on how the site plan is prepared. The following are alternative ways in
which the site plan could be developed:
1. The current site plan could be modified to meet all City Code requirements, provide for
the recommended roads adjacent to the property and NURP ponding requirements.
2. The site plan could be modified to shift the large retail anchor tenant to the eastern
portion of the property with the building front perpendicular to Singletree Lane. Shift
retail building A to the western portion of the property with the building front
perpendicular to Singletree Lane. This site plan would work better with the natural
topography, allow for easy road accessibility, provide more efficient parking and result
in better exposure for the large retail tenant since it would sit at a higher elevation.
Pedestrian access would be enhanced with direct access to buildings from the street than
across parking. The parking lot would be internalized and easier to screen.
3. The site plan could be modified to incorporate a parking deck. This would allow for
more green area on site which helps break up the parking area which also could be used
for ponding requirements. The deck would leave more potential land for greater intensity
development of the site in the future.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
The Planning staff would recommend that the development plans be returned to the proponent'
for revision to be developed in accordance with City Code, provision for roads adjacent to the
property and NURP ponding.
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PRELIMINARY
WAL-MART TRAFFIC STUDY
INTRODUCTION
A retail development is proposed on Singletree Lane between
Prairie Center Drive and Eden Road (see Figure 1). The Wal-Mart
development consists of a 159,000 square foot building housing a
discount store. The purpose of this study is to:
o Review the transportation system needs in the vicinity of the
project, particularly the need to extend Columbine Road and
Commonwealth Drive.
o Evaluate the operation of Prairie Center Drive in view of
potential new intersection at Columbine Road.
o Examine the peaking characteristics of site-generated traffic
and related impacts.
o Evaluate the operation of key intersections upon project
completion.
General study area boundaries were Technology Drive to the north,
Prairie Center Drive to the southwest and T.H. 169 to the east.
Roadway system considerations, however, took a somewhat larger
area into consideration, particularly in the definition of travel
sheds for the study area.
EXISTING ROADWAY FACILITIES
The proposed Wal-Mart store is located south of Singletree Lane.
Singletree Lane is a four-lane, divided, city collector street
connecting Prairie Center Drive and T.H. 169. The proposed
project would have access at two locations on Singletree Lane.
There are no turn lanes on Singletree Lane between Eden Road and
Prairie Center Drive.
The project site is bordered on the west by Prairie Center Drive,
a four-lane, divided minor arterial. Prairie Center Drive
currently has median breaks at Commonwealth Drive, Singletree
Lane and Technology Drive. There are traffic signals at T.H. 169
and at T.H. 5.
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The project is bordered on the east by two single family homes
and an existing office building, all of which have access on
Eden Road to the east. Eden Road is a four lane, local street.
The functional classification of these and other streets in the
study area are shown in Figure 2. 1989 daily traffic volumes on
streets in the vicinity of the project are shown in Figure 3.
PLANNED ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
There are several roadway improvements planned in the study area.
The T.H. 5/Prairie Center Drive intersection is planned to be
improved to a folded diamond interchange with the construction of
new T.H. 212. This improvement would require the relocation of
Technology Drive, west of Prairie Center Drive, approximately 700
feet to the south.
The City of Eden Prairie is constructing Columbine Road, a new
collector street between Anderson Lakes Parkway and Prairie
Center Drive. Columbine Road has already been constructed from
Anderson Lakes Parkway to just north of Fountain Place. The
extension of Columbine to the north will intersect Prairie Center
Drive along the south edge of the Flagship Athletic Club
property.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has recently completed
the improvement of T.H. 169 to a four-lane section south of
Prairie Center Drive.
HISTORY OF THE ROADWAY NETWORK
Several previous studies have considered traffic conditions in
the vicinity of the project. These studies have identified
roadway system needs which affect the proposed project.
Major Center Area Studies
The "Eden Prairie Major Center Area" study, conducted in 1972 and
1973, evaluated environmental constraints, transportation needs,
financing strategies, and land use in the Major Center Area. The
Planned Unit Development recommended by the study was adopted by
the City Council in 1973.
Although the plan does not present much detail on property
access, it does show an internal road system which provides for
the extension of Commonwealth Drive to the north from Prairie
Center Drive to Technology Drive. It also shows connections
southwest of Prairie Center Drive at Commonwealth Drive,
Singletree Lane, Technology Drive and one additional connection
between Technology and Singletree. The 165 foot NSP easement,
which runs through the Wal-Mart site, was seen as a constraint on
development, but appropriate for parking and road uses.
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"The Preserve Commercial Plans", dated November 11, 1974, also
o show concept plans for the part of the study area south of the
proposed project site. The concept which most closely
represents the way the area has developed also shows an
extension from the intersection of Commonwealth Drive and
Regional Center Road to the north.
o A 1985 study titled "County Road 18/Prairie Center Drive Area
Traffic Study" used a year 2000 traffic forecast to identify
areas of congestion. The study recommended intersection
improvements and a reduction in trip generation/land use to
mitigate projected congestion.
o A study called "Major Center Area Traffic Study", completed in
December 1988, again evaluated the ability of the Major Center
Area street system to accommodate projected traffic levels.
This study assumed the improvements recommended in the 1985
study were implemented. One of the improvements assumed to be
completed in the forecasting done for this study was the
connection of Commonwealth Drive to Singletree Lane.
The 1988 study identified many areas of projected congestion,
given the levels of development expected by 2010. One of the
major factors contributing to projected congestion was
identified as the limited number of access points to the Major
Center Area. The study recommended a combination of roadway
improvements and land use/trip generation reductions to reduce
future congestion. The improvements included reconstruction
of several interchanges to improve access to the Major Center
Area. Even with these actions, several intersections were
projected to be over capacity. The range of daily traffic
volumes projected by this study are shown in Figure 4.
Proposed Development Traffic Studies
o In 1985, a series of two traffic studies were prepared to
consider development proposals for the Northrup King site
located south of Anderson Lakes Parkway and west of T.H. 169,
These studies assumed the critical year for traffic analysis
would be 1990 because traffic volumes on T.H. 169 were
projected to begin to drop because of completion of regional
highway improvements. Given the existing (1991) configuration
of the T.H. 169/Anderson Lakes Parkway intersection, the study
indicates the intersection would be over capacity if the
Northrup King site were completely developed as approved.
Another traffic study completed in 1987 reviewed the impact of
development of the Fountain Place Apartments located north of
Anderson Lakes Parkway and west of T.H. 169. In view of both
the Fountain Place and Northrup King developments, the study
recommended the construction of Columbine Road between Anderson Lakes Parkway and Prairie Center Drive to alleviate
congestion at the Anderson Lakes Parkway and Prairie Center
Drive intersections with T.H. 169.
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o Another traffic study completed in October 1989 reviewed the
proposed Alpine Center development. This center has been
constructed and renamed Lariat Center. This study also
considered the extension of Columbine Road.
Study Resu ts Which Affect the Study Area Street Network
The Commonwealth Drive connection to Singletree has continued to
be included in the plans for the Major Center Area transportation
system. As a result the city currently owns a small section of
right-of-way to accommodate this connection to the north from the
existing Commonwealth Drive/Regional Center Road intersection.
The need to extend Commonwealth Drive to the north should
continue to be evaluated as the area develops.
The opportunity to construct many of the planned connections from
Prairie Center Drive to the southwest have been lost because
development has occurred without preservation of right-of-way for
the connections. The extension of Commonwealth Drive is
precluded because of the Castleridge Care Center; the extension
of Singletree Lane is precluded by the Flagship Athletic Club.
Technology Drive has been connected to the west to Mitchell Road.
The connection between Singletree and Technology Drive may be
constructed to provide access to a future recreation area, but
soil conditions in the Purgatory Creek floodplain do not allow
the road to connect through to the west. The only other
opportunity remaining for a southwesterly connection is at
Columbine Road. The extension of Columbine Road must also
continue to be evaluated as the area develops.
STREET NETWORK ANALYSIS
The Major Center Area has a well defined arterial system
consisting primarily of the regional highways and the Prairie
Center Drive ring road. Since much of the area around the
proposed project site is undeveloped, the local and collector
street systems, designed to provide property access and
circulation, are relatively undefined. The only existing
collector street in the area is Singletree Lane, a discontinuous
street which is less than a half-mile long. It connects the two
minor arterials, Prairie Center Drive and T.H. 169.
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Additional local and collector streets will have to
be constructed to provide access and circulation as the area
develops. One aspect of this study is to evaluate the need to
enhance the local street system by constructing Commonwealth
Drive from Regional Center Road to Technology Drive and Columbine
Road from its current terminus to Regional Center Road to provide
these functions.
Columbine Road Extension
A previous study reviewing the traffic impact of development of
the proposed Alpine Center (existing Lariat Center) considered
three alternatives for the Prairie Center Drive/Columbine Road
intersection. The extension of Columbine to Regional Center Road
was found to be desirable because it would provide an alternate
connection between the Major Center Area and the residential
areas to the southwest. This would reduce congestion on T.H.
169, particularly at the T.H. 169/Prairie Center Drive
intersection. This was also one of the preferred alternatives
based on its impact on the operation of Prairie Center Drive.
Columbine Road would be designated as a collector street. As a
collector, it would have equal emphasis placed on mobility and
property access, with driveways provided at major developments.
Collectors typically carry trips up to two miles in length;
although when the density of collector streets is low, trip
lengths may be longer. Collectors are typically spaced at approximately one-half to one mile. Primarily because of environmental constraints, Columbine Road would be the only
collector street in the area until it becomes parallel with
Singletree Lane. Singletree Lane and Columbine are separated by
only about one-eighth mile.
The Columbine Road connection to Regional Center Road would also
place emphasis on, and increase traffic volumes at, the
T.H. 169/Regional Center Road intersection. It is likely that
this intersection would warrant a traffic signal in the future.
The improvement of this intersection would probably cause more
visitors to use this intersection as their primary access to Eden
Prairie Center. This would help to spread trips out on the
internal ring road and reduce congestion at the existing main
access point at Singletree Lane.
Commonwealth Drive Extension
Commonwealth Drive would be extended as a local street from its terminus at Regional Center Road to the north to Singletree Lane
and potentially further north to Technology Drive. The primary
function of local streets is to provide property access and
connectivity between developments. They are spaced as frequently
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as necessary to provide these functions. A mixed-use area such
as the Major Center Area can have a large number of multi-purpose
trips. The promotion of multi-purpose trips and of bicycle and
pedestrian trips can help to reduce congestion, especially on the
arterial street system. A well-designed local street system is
critical for improving the level of pedestrian, bicycle and
multi-purpose trips and reducing traffic volumes.
The area along T.H. 169 currently has a system of local streets
providing property access and circulation and defining a
suburban-style block system. There is no local street system
west of Eden Road and north of Regional Center Road. The
extension of Commonwealth would serve to provide property access
for future development. It would also provide a public street
connection between developments, connecting retail, industrial,
office and other uses. These are local trips which would
otherwise have to be made on the arterial street system.
TRAFFIC ANALYSIS
Potential Trip Diversion
An estimate was made of the number of vehicles which would use
the extensions of Columbine and Commonwealth between the Major
Center Area and the residential area to the southwest given
different roadway scenarios. This provided a conservative
estimate, consisting of local trips and trips made to connect to
the regional highway system. The estimate did not include trips
made within the Major Center Area between developments.
In order to develop traffic forecasts for the proposed roadway
extensions, a travel shed was identified for both local and
regional trips which would be served by these future roadways
(see Figure 5).
The local trip travel shed is approximately 1,000 acres in area,
substantially developed and consists primarily of single and
multiple family residential land use. Based on data contained in
the "1990 Eden Prairie Community Profile" it is estimated that
this local trip travel shed contains 2,000 housing units. Trips
generated within the local trip travel shed that would use the
proposed extensions of Columbine Road and Commonwealth Drive can
be characterized as short trips to and from the Major Center Area
for shopping, business, or work.
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Based on the estimated number of households and typical trip
generation rates, the total daily trips generated within the
local trip travel shed is estimated at 20,000. Assuming 15
percent of these total daily trips would be local trips to and
from the Major Center Area, it is estimated that 3,000 local
daily trips would be diverted from T.H. 169 and Prairie Center
Drive to the proposed Columbine Road and Commonwealth Drive
roadways. This trip reduction factor was found to be typical for
retail developments by a study conducted by the Institute of
Transportation Engineers.
The regional trip travel shed, a sub-area of the local trip
travel shed, is approximately 200 acres in area and consists
primarily of multiple family residential land use. It is
estimated that this smaller travel shed will contain 1200 of the
2000 housing units in the larger local trip travel shed. Trips
generated within the regional trip travel shed that would use the
proposed roadway cytnnsions can be characterized as longer trips
to and from the greater metropolitan area. These trips are
primarily work related trips which would use the proposed roadway
extensions to access the area arterial highway system.
Based on the estimated number of households and typical trip
generation rates, the total daily trips generated within the
regional trip travel shed is estimated at 12,000. Assuming trip
distribution used in the 1988 Major Center Area Study, 54 percent
of these total daily trips would be regional trips which would
divert to the proposed roadway extensions, it is estimated that
6,500 daily regional trips would divert from T.H. 169 and Prairie
Center Drive to the proposed roadways.
The total number of daily diverted trips generated within the
local and regional trip travel sheds is estimated at 9500. These
diverted trips were assigned to the proposed Columbine Road and
Commonwealth Drive roadways. Figure 6 shows the change in
traffic volumes on T.H. 169 based on the diversion to Columbine
Road and existing T.H. 169 traffic volumes. Figure 7 shows the
impact of the diversion on 2010 projected volumes.
SITE TRIP GENERATION
The proposed land use for the subject site consists of
159,000 S.F. of free-standing discount store. Based on trip
rates contained in the 1991 Institute of Transportation Engineers
Trio Generation Report, 5th Edition, this proposed land use would
generate about 11,150 daily trips and 545 afternoon street peak
hour trips. Applying a 15 percent trip reduction factor to
account for multiple purpose trips and other trip reduction
factors, results in 9,480 daily trips and 465 afternoon street
peak hour trips.
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Based on the Trip Generation Report, the directional distribution
of the afternoon street peak hour trips would be 52 percent
entering and 48 percent exiting, resulting in about 240 inbound
and 225 outbound site-generated, afternoon street peak hour
trips.
SITE TRAFFIC ASSIGNMENT AND ANALYSIS
Intersection Operation
Afternoon peak period turning movement counts were taken by
Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch, Inc. on Thursday, June 27, 1991 at the
T.H. 169/Prairie Center Drive intersection. Counts taken by
Benshoof and Associates on Tuesday, June 4, 1991 at the T.H.
169/Singletree Lane intersection were also used in this analysis.
The afternoon peak-hour site-generated traffic was assigned to
these key intersections. These site-generated trips were added
to the existing traffic volumes at the key intersections based on
a directional trip distribution developed for the 1988 Major
Center Area Traffic Study (see attached intersection worksheets).
In order to determine the impact of adding the proposed site
generated traffic to the existing background traffic volumes, a
planning-level capacity analysis was completed for each of the
key intersections. Analyses were completed for the existing
condition and existing plus site-generated traffic for
alternatives with and without the extension of Columbine Road
(see attached intersection worksheets). The results of these
analyses are summarized in Table 1.
TABLE 1
INTERSECTION ANALYSIS
T.H. 169/PRAIRIE CENTER DR. T.H. 169/SINGLETREE LANE
ANALYSIS
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The T.H. 169/Singletree Lane intersection is expected to operate
at Level of Service (LOS) C under all scenarios. This is
considered an acceptable level of service. The T.H. 169/Prairie
Center Drive intersection is currently operating at LOS D. LOS D
indicates that traffic is approaching unstable flow; drivers are
unable to maneuver freely. The intersection would continue to
operate at LOS D with existing traffic levels and the additional
Wal-Mart traffic. The extension of Columbine Road, however,
would improve intersection operations to LOS C.
Traffic volumes on T.H. 169 increased an average of four percent
per year between 1978 and 1988. Traffic volumes are expected to
continue to increase until major regional highway improvements
are completed. The timeframe for completion of all of these
projects is indefinite, but may not be within the next ten years.
If traffic at the T.H. 169/Prairie Center Drive and T.H. 169/
Singletree intersections continues to grow at four percent per
year, the operation of the Prairie Center Drive intersection
would reach LOS E within the next three years and the Singletree
Lane intersection would reach LOS E within five years, without
the Columbine Road extension. The Columbine Road extension would
delay LOS E operations by about five years. Development of the
Northrup King site alone would reduce the Prairie Center Drive
intersection to LOS E, without any other traffic growth and
without the Columbine Road extension.
Peaking Characteristics of Shopping vs. Office Land Use
Based on data contained in the 1991 Institute of Transportation
Engineers "Trip Generation Report", 5th Edition, the hourly
variation in the amount of traffic generated by office and
shopping land use, for a typical weekday, is graphically shown on
Figure 8. The office land use volume profile has sharp morning,
noon and afternoon/evening peaks. The shopping land use,
however, lacks these sharp hourly volume peaks.
Generally, office land use generates significant traffic impacts
during both the morning and afternoon/evening street peak
periods. Shopping land use does not, however, generate a
significant traffic impact during the morning street peak period,
and a significant traffic impact only during the afternoon/
evening street peak period.
Office land use also generates a significant directional split
with morning street peak period volumes preuominantly inbound and
afternoon/evening street peak period volumes predominantly
outbound. Shopping land use on the other hand, generates traffic
volumes during the afternoon/evening street peak period that are
directionally well balanced.
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CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Roadway System
The extension of Columbine Road would provide a valuable
connection between the Major Center Area and other parts of Eden
Prairie. The limited number of these outside connections has
been cited as a major factor in the levels of congestion
projected for major intersections in the Major Center Area. By
serving this purpose, the extension would allow for the diversion
of a significant number of trips from T.H. 169 south of Regional
Center Road.
Although future traffic volumes on T.H. 169 are projected to
decrease from existing levels, the future volumes were projected
assuming the construction of regional highway improvements to
C.S.A.H. 18, the construction of T.H. 212, the Shakopee Bypass
and other roadway improvements. Until improvements are complete,
traffic volumes on T.H. 169 will probably continue to increase.
Some of the regional highway projects have been programmed.
Others, such as the 1-494/ C.S.A.H. 18 interchange improvement
are not likely to be completed in the next ten years. The trip
diversion to Columbine Road would provide relief for congestion
on T.H. 169 in the interim.
If Columbine were not extended across Prairie Center Drive to
Regional Center Road, most of the diverted trips would still go
through the Prairie Center Drive/T.H. 169 intersection. Because
of the diversion they would become left turns on the west
approach and right turns on the north approach instead of through
movements on the south and north approaches. Left turns
generally cause more congestion at intersections than through
traffic.
It is recommended that Columbine Road be extended as a collector
street with full access at Prairie Center Drive to Regional
Center Road. Since Columbine would then provide greater
continuity and connectivity, it would replace the collector
function of Singletree Lane. Singletree would serve more of a
local access function.
The extension of Commonwealth to Singletree Lane would provide a
good connection for local trips between the proposed and existing
developments. Without this connection, many of these trips would
be made on the minor arterial streets.
The extension of Commonwealth between Singletree Lane and West
78th Street would help fill a void in the street network. It
would provide access for future development and also connect the
area to other parts of the Major Center Area. It is recommended
that as the area develops, right-of-way be reserved for this
street.
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - JUNE 10, 1991
B. EINGLEIRELELAZA (91-16-Z-SPR) by The Robert Larsen Partners.
Request for Zoning District Change from Rural to Community
Commercial on approximately 19 acres with variances to be reviewed by
the Board of Appeals, and Site Plan Review on approximately 19 acres for
construction of 177,131 square feet of commercial uses to be known as
Singletree Plaza. I oration: South of Singletree Lane, east of Prairie
Center Drive, west of Eden Road.
Kelly Doran, representing the proponent, presented a slide presentation to
emphasize the topography of the site and its relation to surrounding
facilities. Doran presented the plans for a 185,000 square foot shopping
center to consist of an anchor tenant of approximately 119,000 square feet,
approximately 50,000 square feet of miscellaneous retail space, a second
anchor tenant with approximately 23,000 square feet, and a
free-standing building of approximately 6,000 square feet.
Doran noted constraints on the property to be several significant grade
changes, the location of the NSP tower, and the need to purchase two
single family homes. Doran stated that the grade change from the site to
Prairie Center Drive was approximately 50 feet, and another grade change
of 70-80 feet was present from Regional Center Road to Singletree Lane.
Doran stated that the proponent had been working with Staff for
approximately 12 months on this site, had looked at every aspect of this
site and had tried several different approaches to its development. He
added that significant discussions had taken place regarding the extension
of Commonwealth Drive through the site. The proponent believed that the
extension of Commonwealth Drive would dramatically change the site plan
and stated a preference for Commonwealth Drive to be designated as a
private road in lieu of a public road. The proponent would agree to
maintain the road as a private road. Doran noted that retaining walls and
significant grading would be required on this site to allow for the
extension of Commonwealth Drive.
Norman arrived at 7:50 PM.
Doran believed that the revised plan conformed with all the City zoning
requirements. He added that the parking and zoning requirements had
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been met, the setback requirements had been met or exceeded, and 9.2%
landscaping was proposed for the parking area.
Doran stated that Staff had convinced the proponent to pursue a C-Reg-
Service zoning; however, the proponent had preferred a Community
Service zoning. Doran noted that a C-Reg-Service designation would not
be pedestrian orientated and; therefore, the proponent had not provided for
sidewalk connections.
Doran stated that based on the Staff Report, he believed that four issues
needed to be addressed. The first item was the Base Area Ratio variance
request. Doran noted that City Code required a .2 BAR and the proponent
was requesting a .212 BAR, which would be reviewed by the Board of
Appeals on Thursday, June 13th. The primary reason for the request
would be to accommodate the 23,000 square footage requirement of the
second major tenant. Doran stated that if the variance request were
denied, it would simply result in the loss of approximately 100 feet from
the 23,000 square foot facility. He added that it would not add or subtract
from any parking. The main reason for the request was to attract a
particular tenant which wanted to locate in Eden Prairie. Doran stated that
the property owners have owned and paid taxes on this property for over
30 years. During that time, they have dedicated approximately 120,000
square feet of roads immediately to the City. He noted that if that
120,000 square feet could be added back into the site, the project would
meet the BAR requirements by the City. The proponent, along with Mr.
Teman, would also be paying approximately 90% of the assessments for
the improvement of Singletree Lane which the proponent believed to be
more of a regional road. Doran believed that the proponents had done
more than their fair share. Doran believed that it was ironic that
according to the City zoning, if the additional 10,000 square feet were put
in a basement or developed as a second story, a BAR variance would not
be required.
Doran stated that the second issue related to storm water treatment had
only been brought to the proponent's attention on May 28th. Doran stated
that while the proponent concurred with the recommendations related to
the NURP ponds, they had not had time to adjust the plans to
accommodate the 1-to-2 acre pond area. Doran believed this issue to be
a regional problem and not a plan specific issue. Doran encouraged Staff
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - JUNE 10. 1991
to address this as a regional issue. Doran did not believe that it would be
logical to have several little ponds scattered throughout these last few
remaining parcels in the Major Center Area. Doran did not believe it to
be practical to require water quality standards in this small area of the
Major Center Area when the streets and other areas were already dumping
into the wetlands. Doran believed that possibly this would be an
assessment to all property owners in the Major Center Area. Doran stated
that if a pond were to be developed on this particular site, it would need
to be located at Prairie Center Drive and Singletree Lane. Doran
questioned the liability issue with a pond in close proximity to a sidewalk
and had been advised that the pond would need to be fenced in. Doran
stated that the proponent did not wish to build a pond area with a fence
around it. Doran added that this issue would also apply to other Major
Center Area sites.
Doran stated that the proponent was not opposed to the connection of
Commonwealth Drive; however, this solution would significantly alter the
topography of the site. Doran stated that until last week, the extension of
Columbine Road had not been brought up by Staff. Doran believed that
the construction of the streets should not be the responsibility of the
proponent but should be constructed at City expense. Doran did not
believe the road to be of direct benefit to this site.
Doran noted that the property was completely surrounded by roadways and
did not believe it to be possible to have every building located without
fronting a roadway. Doran added that the building would back up to the
least traveled roadway, and a screen wall would be constructed high
enough to adequately screen the building from traffic.
Doran showed slides of Target, Lunds, and Tower Square, all of which
had loading areas facing main roadways and which he believed to be
adequately screened. Doran added that the proposal was not for actual
loading dock areas, but rather
man-sized doors.
Doran believed that the proponent had tried to mitigate the above major
issues addressed in the Staff Report. Doran stated that the proponent
would like to continue to work with Staff after receiving direction on these
issues from the Planning Commission and return in two weeks. Doran
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believed this proposal to be a viable use for the property with viable
tenants.
Doran presented brick color samples. He stated that the anchor tenant
would have a multiple colored brick not unlike that of Frank's Nursery.
Doran said that he did not understand the Staff Report comment related to
the compatibility with surrounding facilities. Doran stated that the
proponent had tried to use the same architecture and coloring as the new
Tower Square and the Eden Prairie Shopping Center. Doran noted that
signage would be consistent with the City Code requirements, and all
tenants would be required to meet these standards. Doran noted that the
anchor tenant would like signage on three sides of the building but would
comply with size requirements.
Franzen reported that a main object of Staff was to look at how projects
fit in with the overall community. The main issue on this project was how
the road system would fit in with the overall City Plan. Columbine Road
provides relief for Highway 169 and reduces traffic at already congested
intersections and helps distribute traffic better.
Franzen stated that greater emphasis was being placed on water quality and
new regulations require the construction of NURP ponds and limit the
dumping of anything into the wetland area. Franzen noted that a final
conclusion had not been reached as to whether the pond would be
constructed on this site or off-site. Franzen stated that Staff did not
disagree with the proponent on this issue.
Franzen reported that a major site specific issue was the loading area on
a street frontage. He noted that a variance would be required.
Franzen stated that the Staff Report was based on plans submitted by the
proponent 30 days ago. Revised plans had been submitted which
addressed some of the issues; however, Staff had not been given enough
time to review the new plans and rewrite the Staff Report. Franzen
believed that several of the issues appeared to be resolved with the revised
plan. Franzen stated that Staff had been looking at plans for this property
for approximately 12 months and had reviewed several uses for the
property. Franzen noted that this specific plan had only been available for
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review within the last 45 days. Franzen reviewed specific points in the
Staff Report on Pages 5, 6, and 7.
Franzen believed that there were four major issues to be addressed: BAR
Variance request, City Code compliance, road extensions, and NURP
ponds. Franzen recommended that the plans be returned to the proponent
for further work. Franzen also noted that it was important to provide fire
access with emphasis on access to the back of the buildings. To
accomplish this, Franzen recommended that the plan be revised to move
the buildings further to the north.
Ruebling asked Staff to comment further on the BAR Variance request.
Franzen replied that the proposal as presented would exceed the City Code
requirements by 10,000 square feet. As a result, the corresponding parking
area would increase, and the hard surface area would be calculated at
approximately 35,000 square feet above City Code, meaning less green
space.
Doran asked why this project required a variance related to the loading
areas when a variance had not been required at Tower Square. Enger
replied that a variance should have been required, and Tower Square could
actually be in violation of the City Code. Enger added that this issue
would need to be addressed by the City Attorney.
Doran noted that there may be issues which may not be resolvable. He
stated that the proponent did not wish to drag this on forever and,
therefore, requested that a time limit be set. Doran stated that the
proponent was not in control of the location of the streets. He showed
slides of the proposed location for Columbine Road and noted a 25-foot
grade separation. Doran believed that the City needed to advise the
proponent of what would be needed related to street and slope
requirements. Doran found it ironic that a parking deck was being
recommended as an alternative when the landscaping requirements were
being exceeded in the present proposal. Doran believed there was a major
gap between the proponent and Staff.
Enge* stated that this plan came before Staff as a formal application
approximately 30 days ago. He added that Staff had looked at general
plans for the Major Center Area and had developed conceptual ideas for
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the downtown area. Enger noted that Staff had looked at 3-4 site plans for
this site over the past year, all of which had different tenant mixes. This
proposal has large planning related issues. Enger stated that the proponent
and Staff had had one meeting on this specific plan. The proponent did
not meet with staff on the current plan prior to submission. Enger
believed that if this were to be developed successfully with the current
tenants, it would take more time to resolve major issues. Enger did not
believe that any one was dragging their feet related to this proposal. He
noted that the traffic study would be completed in approximately 2 weeks.
Enger believed that the road system needed to be developed and then
develop the site plan to match the road system. Enger stated that the
parking deck was a suggestion because of discussions which occurred at
the City Council level. Enger stated that this proposal was addressing a
different type of intensity and could possibly develop in two phases.
Enger believed that due to the size of the project, it would take longer to
resolve some of the issues. Enger noted that this was only the first of
several large parcels left in Eden Prairie and believed that extreme care
was needed to assure a successful project.
Doran stated that the proponent had met with all the surrounding property
owners and all expressed favor for this project.
Dick Ferrick, 7365 Howard Lane, stated that this project was important
for Eden Prairie. He believed that Walmart would be a tremendous draw.
Ferrick believed that the draw potential would be similar to that which the
City has seen from Rainbow Foods. Ferrick believed that there would be
the possibility of a parking deck on the Teman site. Ferrick saw this
proposal as a chance for development in a slow economy. Ferrick noted
that the property owners are in extreme duress. Ferrick believed this to
be a quality project. He added some issues remained unresolved, but the
project had come a long way.
Doran questioned what a parking ramp would do to the site and if the City
was willing to put money into a ramp. Doran stated that no concrete
proposal for the roadways or a parking ramp had been presented by Staff.
Doran estimated the cost of a parking ramp to be approximately 5 million
dollars. Doran believed that the resolution of some of the issues would be
more than the current market could absorb. Doran stated that this
property needed to be developed.
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Bauer stated that it would difficult for him to give direction when changes
were being proposed on the fly. Bauer found it difficult to get a proper
perspective on what was actually being proposed. Bauer believed that
screening of the loading and trash areas was very important. He
concurred that this was a very important project and added that sometimes
very important projects need to move slowly. Bauer believed that it was
important to see the traffic study before any recommendations were made.
He questioned how the traffic would be handled if this project were to be
the significant draw for Eden Prairie as being presented. Bauer stated that
he would like to hear from an expert related to the issue of the NURP
ponds and the storm water treatment. He added that he would like
alternatives presented.
Hallett stated that he trusted Stafrs opinion on what will be best for the
overall City plan. He added that Eden Prairie had high standards, and it
takes time to work through the details. Hallett believed that it was
important to make sure the project would fit in with surrounding facilities
and adequate screening were provided. Hallett believed that it would be
closer to 30 days before the project would be ready for review again.
Bauer asked if there were another deadline which was driving this project
that had not been discussed. Doran replied that the proponent would like
to be under construction so that the parking lots could be constructed this
fall to allow tenants to open next spring. Doran added that the taxes alone
on this property were approximately $150,000 per year, and the owners
needed to develop the property.
Sandstad was concerned that too many issues were not even close to being
resolved.
Doran stated that this proposal was submitted on May 10th and noted that
the traffic study was not ordered until May 28th. Doran added that the
proponent had not received comments from Staff until June 6th and the
proponent resubmitted the revised plans on June 7th. Doran believed that
Staff was dragging its feet in hopes that another proposal would come up.
Doran found it hard to believe that this site had been under consideration
for over a year and a traffic study was just now being ordered. Enger
replied that Staff had not been dragging its feet. He added that staff has
reviewed several concepts with the prornent over the last year; however,
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the current plan which was submitted just thirty days ago was the first
proposed with a 120,000 s.f. anchor tenant. Enger added that there were
significant issues which needed to be resolved.
Norman questioned if the tenant mix proposed would not affect the need
for different street proposals. Doran did not believe that whether the
tenant was Walmart or someone else should make a difference related to
the need for streets in this area. Doran did not believe that the streets
would service this site. He believed that the streets were designed to
distribute traffic around the area.
Norman asked if the project had always been this large. Bruce Bermel
replied that the size of the center had been the same since day one.
Doran stated that the proponent would work with Staff until it was
determined that resolutions to the issues could not be obtained.
Sandstad believed that the traffic, ponding, and loading area screening
were all significant issues. He added that the plan was not ready for
approval.
Enger stated that it was not true that Staff was hoping to delay the project
for any reason. Enger stated that the project was being handled on a time
schedule the same as any other project of this size. Enger believed that
Staff was on track with a review of a project of this size. Enger noted
that this project had already been discussed at a City Council level. He
added that the BAR ratio was discussed with the City Council. Enger
believed that this project had already gotten a lot of City involvement. •
Kardell stated that because this project was of such significance, she did
not believe it in good judgement to make an expeditious decision. Kardell
concurred that it was difficult to comment on a plan which had only been
submitted to Staff on the Friday prior to the Planning Commission
meeting.
Norman believed that if the proponent was looking for direction, it
appeared that the Planning Commission was in concurrence with the Staff
recommendations. Norman believed that the traffic study needed to be
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Bauer believed that the screening of the loading dock on the street frontage
was a significant issue. Doran replied that approximately 75% of the site
was surrounded by major roads and a variance would be required.
Enger stated that the proponent did not want to be involved in a PUD
process. He added that the merits of a request for a variance would be
decided by the Board of Appeals, and the proponent would need to
demonstrate a hardship.
Ruebling believed that since the BAR ratio variance between the ordinance
and the proposal was such a few square feet, alternatives to resolve the
issue should be available. Ruebling questioned why the removal of the
10,000 square feet had to be on the building of the second anchor tenant.
Ruebling believed that aesthetics, green space, and landscaping were
particularly important on this piece of property. Ruebling noted that Staff
and the Planning Commission had worked with developers in the past
where the proponent and Staff seemed to be far apart in their view; and
after several discussions and compromises, the final results were a much
better plan. Ruebling believed that it was important to take the necessary
time to be sure that this project was right for Eden Prairie.
Doran stated that it was vital that the proponent know the status of the
roads as soon as possible.
MOTION:
Bauer moved, seconded by Sandstad to continue this item to the July 8,
1991 Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 6-0-0.
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UNAPPROVED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
July 22, 1991
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chairperson Charles Ruebling, Tim Bauer, Robert Hallett,
Karen Norman, Doug Sandstad, James Hawkins and
Katherine !Carden
STAFF MEMBERS: Michael Franzen, Senior Planner; Clare T. Kearney, Acting
Recording Secretary
Pledge of Allegiance -- Roll Call
Roll Call: Norman and Sandstad absent
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Bauer, seconded by Kardell to approve the agenda of the July 22, 1991
Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
H. MEMBERS REPORTS
This item was moved to the end of the meeting.
1DMIT.0
Minutes for the July 8, 1991, Planning Commission meeting were unavailable for
review.
IV. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
A. BLUFFS E. 10TH ADDITION (91-18-Z-P-PUD) by Hustad
Development. Request for Planned Unit Development District Review
within the overall Bluff Country Planned Unit Development on 12.3 acres
with waivers; Zoning District Change from R1-22 to R1-13.5 on 12.3
acres; Preliminary Plat of 12.3 acres into 20 single family lots, six outlots
and road right-of-way to be known as Bluffs East 10th Addition.
Location: southwest of Bluff Road between White Tail Crossing and Wild
Duck Pass. A public hearing.
Franzen stated that this proposal is another phase of the Bluff Country
PUD approved in 1985 for 180 ± acres and 350 housing units. The
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proponent had contemplated going to R1-13.5 lot sizes when approved at
that time.
Wally Hustad. Hustad Development reported that the area is located west
of County Road 18 and east of Purgatory Creek adjacent to the bluff area.
The areas were previously platted out as outlots. The current proposal is
to upgrade the streets to City standards and change some lot configurations
from those approved in 1985. Hustad indicated that sewer problems are
occurring in the area now. The lots proposed are larger than those on the
previous plat. Hustad stated that the plan is to get a more contemporary
layout for the plat with house pads lined up. Elevations will be raised to
allow for more walkout basements. The replotting will also correct minor
property line discrepancies. Homes will range from $250,000- $400,000.
Hawkins asked if utilities would be buried. Hustad replied that they
would. Hawkins asked about the existing houses. Hustad responded that
all utilities will be underground.
Franzen reviewed the conditions of the staff report which included the
elimination of Outlots B-F to be included within the City right-of-way,
revision of the grading plan to correct an elevation error in Outlot A,
providing detailed storm water runoff, erosion control and utility plans for
review by the City Engineer, providing detailed storm water runoff and
erosion control plans for review by the Watershed District, submission of
details for the proposed retaining wall next to the tennis court, payment of
a cash park fee, and petitioning the City to vacate unused portions of street
right-of-way.
Hallett noted that 19 lots are to be approved, and only 17 building pads
are shown on the plat. Hustad indicated where the changes will take place
on two of the older lots to make a total of 19 lots.
Ruebling asked the proponent if there were any issues with the staff
report. Hustad replied that there are not.
Bauer suggested that the minutes of Planning Commission meetings be
provided to the Commissioners for developments that have been previously
approved.
Hawkins questioned the condition for storm water runoff review and
suggested that approval be included in the condition.
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MOTION I:
Moved by Bauer, seconded by Kardell to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 5-0.
MOTION 2:
Moved by Bauer, seconded by Kardell to recommend to the City Council
approval of the request of Hustad Development for Planned Unit
Development District Review, with waivers, and Zoning District Change
from R1-22 to R1-13.5 on 12.3 acres for construction of 20 single family
lots, six outlots, and road right-of-way, to be known as Bluffs East 10th
Addition, based on plans dated July 11, 1991, subject to the
recommendations of the Staff Report dated July 19, 1991. Motion carried
5-0.
MOTION 3:
Moved by Bauer, seconded by Hallett to recommend to the City Council
approval of the request of Hustad Development for Preliminary Plat of
12.3 acres into 20 single family lots, six outlots, and road right-of-way to
be known as Bluffs East 10th Addition, based on plans dated July 11,
1991, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated July 19,
1991. Motion carried 5-0.
B. HAMILTON ADDITION (91-19-2-P) by Bernard Y. Hamilton. Request
for Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-13.5 on 0.98 acres; and
Preliminary Plat of 0.98 acres into 2 single family lots and road right-of-
way to be known as Bernard Hamilton Addition. Location: 14380 Staring
Lake Parkway. A public hearing.
Frank Cardarelle. representing the proponent stated that this is a two lot
plat on the remaining piece of unplatted property between Twin Lakes
Crossing and Staring Lake Parkway. The lots are 17,000 and 22,000
square feet, and the proponent agrees to the conditions in the staff report.
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Hawkins asked if there is a sidewalk along the area. Cardarelle replied
that there is a sidewalk on Staring Lakes Parkway on the east and west
sides of the road.
MOTION 1:
Moved by 1Cardell, seconded by Hallett to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
MOTION 2:
Moved by Kardell, seconded by Bauer to recommend to the City Council
approval of the request of Bernard Y. Hamilton for Zoning District
Change from Rural to R1-13.5 on 0.98 acre for construction of two single
family lots and road right-of-way, to be known as the Hamilton Addition,
based on plans dated July 16, 1991, subject to the recommendations of the
Staff Report dated July 19, 1991. Motion carried 5-0.
MOTION 3:
Moved by Kardell, seconded by Bauer to recommend to the City Council
approval of the request of Bernard Y. Hamilton for Preliminary Plat of
0.98 acre into two single family lots and road right-of-way, to be known
as the Hamilton Addition, based on plans dated July 16, 1991, subject to
the recommendations of the Staff Report dated July 19, 1991. Motion
carried 5-0.
C. fOULDER POINTE 2ND ADDITION (91-20-Z-P) by Robert H.
Mason, Inc. Request for Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-13.5
on 43.7 acres; and Preliminary Plat of 68 acres into 75 single family lots,
two outlots and road right-of-way to be known as Boulder Pointe 2nd
Addition. Location: south of Mitchell Road, west of Twin Lakes
Crossing and north of Victoria Drive. A public hearing.
Franzen indicated that the plat of Boulder Pointe was approved in 1988
with the number of lots reduced to 250. This proposal is a phase of the
project adjacent to the twin homes in the area.
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Randy Trevalia. representing Robert H. Mason. Inc. indicated that the plan is to continue with the plan established with the approval of the PUD
in 1988. The single family first phase will have 21 homes. A total of 75 homes are proposed for the development. Trevalia indicated that they are
agreeable to staff report conditions for approval. They do, however, wish
to lower the size of the retaining wall by 2-3' and still accomplish
appropriate grading for the housing pads while saving the significant
cottonwood trees in the area. Trevalia stated that the proponent wishes to
begin construction as soon as possible and would like to have a model
home during the Parade of Homes in September. He highlighted the area
to be developed on the site plan and indicated that the same kinds of
landscape treatments as in the first addition will be used in this
development. Trevalia reviewed the grading work that will need to be
done stating that natural contours will be followed as much as possible.
Hallett asked where the cottonwood trees were located. Trevalia noted the
location.
Hawkins asked where the pond that will be filled is located and if any
other ponds will remain in the development. Trevalia responded that there
are two ponds in the original Boulder Pointe development, and there are
two more in the new development.
Hallett questioned who the proponent was working with to preserve the
chain of lakes in the area. Franzen indicated that the development was
reviewed by Bob Obermeyer of the Purgatory Creek Watershed District.
Trevalia indicated that the system is actually in place now. The inlet
which is currently buried will be opened up with construction.
Franzen reviewed the approval conditions in the staff report. He called
the Planning Commission's attention to the two attachments to the report.
Attachment #1 showed ways that the trees could be saved during the
grading process. Attachment #2 showed the overall sidewalk system
proposed within the project. Victoria Drive will be extended to connect
to Mitchell Road with additional right-of-way in the southwest corner to
allow the opportunity for a parcel of land in the south to develop in the
future.
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Ruebling questioned tree loss in the staff report and asked if tree
replacement would be needed. Franzen responded that the developer is
proposing additional trees beyond what is required by City ordinance.
Hawkins questioned Item 3A on page 5 and suggested that 48 hours
advance notice of grading be amended to read two full business days.
Franzen took the suggestion under advisement and indicated that it may be
a part of the grading permit already.
MOTION
Moved by Hawkins, seconded by Bauer that the proponent advise the City
two business days prior to the commencement of grading. Motion carried
5-0.
MOTION 2:
Moved by Hallett, seconded by Bauer to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 5-0.
MOTION 3:
Moved by Hallett, seconded by Bauer to recommend to the City Council
approval of the request of Robert H. Mason, Inc., for Zoning District
Change from Rural to R1-13.5 on 43.7 acres for construction of 75 single
family lots, two outlots, and road right-of-way, to be known as the
Boulder Pointe 2nd Addition, based on plans dated July 17, 1991, subject
to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated July 19, 1991. Motion
carried 5-0.
MOTION 4:
Moved by Hallett, seconded by Hawkins to recommend to the City
Council approval of the request of Robert H. Mason, Inc., for Preliminary
Plat of 68 acres into 75 single family lots, two outlots, and road right-of-
way, to be known as the Boulder Pointe 2nd Addition, based on plans
dated July 17, 1991, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report
dated July 19, 1991. Motion carried 5-0.
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D. SINGLETREE PLAZA (91-16-Z-SPR) by The Robert Larsen Partners.
Request for Zoning District Change from Rural to C-Reg-Ser on
approximately 19 acres with variances to be reviewed by the Board of
Appeals, and Site Plan Review on approximately 19 acres for construction
of 114,000 square feet of commercial uses to be known as Singletree
Plaza. Location: South of Singletree Lane, east of Prairie Center Drive,
west of Eden Road. A continued public hearing.
Franzen indicated that Kelly Doran (Robert Larsen Partners), Bruce
Bermel (property owner), and Dale Beckman (BRW) were in attendance
to discuss the Singletree Plaza plan changes.
Kelly Doran. Robert Larsen Partners indicated that significant
modifications have been made to the site plan including internal parking
lot circulation, drive lanes, location of the private road and some
significant modifications to landscaping and parking area circulation. He
stated that landscaping is now at 15-20% in the parking lot where the
City's ordinance requires 5%. Doran believed that issues have been dealt
with which are in the staff report.
Doran stated that the City's urban design consultant has not provided ideas
for the downtown area as of yet. Doran believed that an agreement with
staff has been reached as far as what the project should look like. He
indicated that he will continue to work with staff but does not want to
slow down the progress of the project. He stated that the plan is to go
forward to the August 6 City Council meeting and return to the August 12
Planning Commission meeting with the exact details of how the project
will look. Doran hoped that the urban design report would be available
at that time.
Bauer asked if there have been enough meetings with the urban design
team to even have enough ideas of what they are planning. Franzen
indicated that the first meeting will be on July 23. Franzen indicated there
will be clear idea of what is planned by the next Planning Commission
meeting. Bauer was concerned about another expert coming in that will
put this project even further behind. Kardell asked if the urban design
team would have a report available prior to the City Council meeting on
August 6. Franzen replied that there would be. He stated that the shape
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of the Wal-Mart building will not be changed; however, there is enough
room in the front to add plaza features which is what staff is hoping the
urban design team will be recommending. It was important to get the site
plan to a point where the urban design team would have room to work
with.
Franzen discussed the grading of the property. He stated that staff's main
concern is the screening of the parking lot and views of the loading area.
Doran reviewed the proposed expansion and adjacent drive areas. Doran
indicated that the expansion may occur or may not.
Franzen indicated that it is important to plan the site as if the expansion
will occur. It must be taken into consideration now so there will not be
any problems later.
Bauer was concerned with the site and how the building will sit on the
site. Dale Beckmann suggested meeting on the site to review the project.
Franzen believed that it would be easier to visualize once the grading is
completed. Beckmann indicated that the base of the highline tower will
be close in elevation to the first floor elevation of the Wal-Mart building.
Doran believed that walking the site would make all the difference in
understanding the project and the difficulties in developing the site.
Ruebling questioned the slope of the parking lot from the building.
Beckmann replied that there is a steady 3% slope from the front door to
the west or three feet for every 100 feet, sloping 15 feet from the front
door to the edge of the property. Ruebling questioned the north/south
slopes. Beckman indicated that the elevations of the northwest and
southwest corners are close to each other.
Doran stated that there will be an 8-9' retaining wall on the east end of the
parking lot. Franzen indicated that a bird's eye view perspective of the
site at the next meeting would be helpful for the Planning Commission.
Kardell asked how high the site is in comparison with the Flagship
Athletic Club. Doran responded that at street level, you wouldn't be able
to see the Wal-Mart site from the Flagship. Beckman indicated that the
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entrance at the access road and entrance off Singletree (?) would be the
same elevation when completed.
Doran reported that Chris Enger visited the Wal-Mart corporate
headquarters last week. He believed that the meeting was successful.
Franzen reported that staff is concerned about the size of the loading area
and screening in the back of the building. The southeast corner of the
loading area will be visible from 169. Doran stated that the Wal-Mart
products will come from their own distribution center, and truck traffic
would be minimal because of this.
Hawkins stated that it appeared that the loading area would be open with
the expansion and asked why it wasn't being required to be closed like
Dataserv. Franzen stated that it might be possible that roofing, screening
and berming will be required. He further stated that staff has not
discussed the total solution with the proponent, but there will be a solution
for the next Planning Commission meeting. Doran indicated that the
loading dock will not be fronting onto a public street as is the case in other
areas of the city. Franzen stated that staff did not want the loading area
to be so small that they can't operate the store efficiently.
Hawkins suggested that the building line be extended in the expansion area
and the loading area be roofed to provide a uniform appearance from
Singletree Lane. Doran stated that with the changes in grade, the building
will not be visible from Singletree Lane and didn't believe that a roof was
necessary.
Beckmann discussed the grade change from the road to the loading dock
stating that it was 10'. He indicated that they are close to a solution to the
problem with staff. Franzen stated that staff will not rely on plant
materials to solve the screening issue. Doran discussed the cost of roofing
the loading dock indicating that it was cost prohibitive.
Hallett believed that it is very important for the proponent and staff to
work together on this issue so that the best interests of the City are
considered. Doran stated that they have exceeded for the most part all the
City's requirements to date.
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Kardell asked for an update on progress on the other tract of land.
Franzen reported that a consultant has been hired to talk to the property
owners along Highway 169 to ask them if they will be willing to sell their
property. There is no final recommendation yet. Franzen indicated that
construction on the Wal-Mart site will not begin until six months after City
approval to allow the City time to study sites for a Wal-Mart on Highway
169. Ruebling asked if Wal-Mart is agreeable with this. Doran responded
that they are.
ICardell asked if the traffic study would be incorporated into the staff
report recommendations. Franzen replied that the traffic consultant is
being used as part of the design team. The consultant is concerned about
internal circulation on the site.
Hallett questioned park dedication requirements. Doran responded that a
cash park dedication is not required, because the subdivision of the
property is not taking place. Hallett asked if the PR&NR Commission
would be reviewing this proposal. Franzen indicated that they would in
the near future.
Ruebling asked how the stand of trees along Prairie Center Drive would
be maintained. Doran replied that it will be maintained by Wal-Mart.
Much of it will remain in its natural state.
Ruebling questioned the perception of Wal-Mart as far as product quality
and building design are concerned. He asked if the building proposed will
be a "cut above other communities. Doran replied that the building will
be all brick and is a step up from a typical Wal-Mart. Franzen indicated
that staff will still be looking at the building in accordance with the City's
guidelines for building.
Franzen discussed the options that the City Council will have at their
meeting on August 6 and their desire to review the project as it is
progressing. Ruebling suggested that members of the Planning
Commission attend the City Council meeting. Franzen stated that a formal
report will be written next week on this proposal.
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Planning Commission Meeting
July 22, 1991
V.
VI.
VII.
MOTIONJi
Moved by Hawkins, seconded by Bauer to continue the public hearing to
the August 12, 1991 Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS
MEMBERS iL5_LEIXIBLi
Kardell reported on the City Council's consideration of the Carpenter North PUD
proposal.
Hawkins complimented the staff on the amount of work done on the Carpenter
North PhD proposal.
PLANNER'S REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Hawkins, seconded by Kardell to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m.
Motion carried 5-0.
11
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Boulder Pointe 2nd Addition
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 91-179
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF BOULDER POINTE 2ND ADDITION
FOR ROBERT MASON, INC.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Eden Prairie City Council as follows:
That the preliminary plat of Boulder Pointe 2nd Addition for Robert Mason, Inc. dated July 26,
1991, consisting of 68 acres, a copy of which is on file at the City Hall, is found to be in
conformance with the provisions of the Eden Prairie Zoning and Platting ordinances, and
amendments thereto, and is herein approved.
ADOPTED by the Eden Prairie City Council on the 6th day of August, 1991.
Douglas B. Tenpas, Mayor
ATTEST:
John D. Franc, City Clerk
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Scott A. Kipp, Planner
THROUGH: Carl J. Jullie, City Manager
Chris Enger, Director of Planning
SUBJECT: Boulder Pointe 2nd Addition
DATE: August 2, 1991
On July 22, 1991, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Boulder Pointe 2nd
Addition project subject to the recommendations of the staff report dated July 19, 1991. The
revised plans dated July 26, 1991 have incorporated these recommendations and have also been
modified in the following ways:
1. Cut and fill calculations have now been determined. To balance the site, the grading plan
has been revised indicating additional cut along the south property line with more fill in
the northeast corner. This revision will create the need for a three foot high retaining
wall along the south property line of three lots and will reduce the berm transition to the
townhouse units located to the southeast. Staff has suggested to the proponent installation
of additional trees beyond the townhouse plantings to compensate for the reduced
berming. The proponent said they will take this suggestion under advisement.
2. The outlot proposed for the monument sign for the development has been removed and
will now be placed within an easement for maintenance purposes.
The neighborhoods located to the south of this project were part of the Sunrise Circle feasibility.
report recently completed for the installation of City sewer and water. The report indicates the
connection of city sewer to the Red Rock Interceptor through the outlot lying north of Mitchell
Road. Because the current proposal can also provide the necessary connection, a revision to the
sewer alignment will take place through this property. The proponent has indicated the extension
of the sanitary sewer line to the south property line for connection to the Sunrise Circle
neighborhood. This sewer line will need to be established at a depth necessary to work with the
Sunrise Circle area. The City requests that the proponent petition for the extension of this sewer
concurrent with the development of phase I construction, and provide the necessary temporary
easements for construction. It will be necessary for the proponent to enter into a Special
Assessment Agreement for this sanitary sewer extension.
In order to commence construction of this proposal so home construction can be underway by
the start of the Parade of Homes in September, the proponent is requesting that a grading permit
be issued at this time and that the Building Department review architectural plans for the models
prior to receipt of the final survey documents.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends approval of the Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-13.5 on 43.6 acres
and Preliminary Plat of 68 acres into 75 single family lots, one outlot and road right-of-way
based on the staff report of July 19, 1991, this memo and revised plans dated July 26, 1991,
subject to the following:
1. Prior to grading permit issuance, proponent shall:
A. Petition the City for the extension of a sanitary sewer line from the Red Rock
Interceptor located along Mitchell Road to the south property line between Lots
11 and 12, Block 3, including submission of temporary construction easements for
this extension.
B. Submit detailed plans for review by the Building Department for any boulder wall
in excess of four feet in height, and receive the necessary permits for such walls.
C. Notify the City and Watershed District at least two business days in advance of
grading.
D. Stake the construction limits with erosion control fencing, and install snow fencing
at the drip line around the significant cottonwoods to be saved.
E. Submit surety for the replacement of 34 caliper inches of trees.
2. Prior to final plat, the proponent shall:
A. Enter into a Special Assessment Agreement for the construction of the sanitary
sewer line from the Red Rock Interceptor located along Mitchell Road to the
south property line between Lots 11 and 12, Block 3.
B. Submit detailed storm water and erosion control plans for review by the
Watershed District.
C. Submit detailed storm water, street, utility and erosion control plans for review
by the City Engineering, including the relocation of the watermain between Lots
2, 3 and 4, Block 3 of the preliminary plat so that it lines up with the existing
Staring Lane East right-of-way.
3. Concurrent with site grading, the proponent shall construct the retaining walls as depicted
on the plans and around the south side of the cottonwood trees to be saved.
4. Concurrent with street and utility construction, the proponent shall install the 5' wide, 5"
thick concrete sidewalks along the east side of Victoria Drive to Mitchell Road and along
the south and west sides of the other through road as depicted on the plans.
5. Prior to building permit issuance, the proponent shall pay the cash park fee.
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STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
FROM:
Scott A. Kipp, Planner
THROUGH:
Michael D. Franzen, Senior Planner
DATE: July 19, 1991
SUBJECT: Boulder Pointe 2nd Addition
LOCATION: South of Mitchell Road, west of Twin Lakes Crossing, and north of
Victoria Drive
APPLICANT/
FEE OWNER:
REQUEST:
Robert H. Mason, Inc.
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BACKGROUND
This site is part of the 150 acre Red Rock
Ranch Planned Unit Development (PUD)
which was revised in 1988. The first three
phases of the PUD have been constructed,
including 61 single family units, 50
twinhome units, and 30 twinhome units
respectively. The 1988 PUD depicted 86
single family lots in the area proposed for
rezoning to R1-13.5.
The property lies south of Mitchell Road and
abuts existing R I -22 and R I -13.5
developments to the south. This property
consists of moderate slopes from a high
point of 895 along the south property to a
low point of 830 near an existing pond. The
vegetation consists of a few large
cottonwood trees near the center of the
project with more willows and cottonwood
trees surrounding the existing pond.
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Boulder Pointe 2nd Addition -
Staff Report
July 19, 1991
SITE PLAN/PRELIMINARY PLAT
The 68 acre site is proposed to be platted into 75 single family lots, two outlots and road right-
of-way. Outlot C will be zoned and subdivided into single family lots at a later date : The site
density is proposed at 1.7 units per acre which is consistent with the PUD approval. All lots
meet the minimum requirements for size and dimensions for the R1-13.5 Zoning District. The
minimum lot size is 13,500 square feet with an average lot size of 20,300 square feet.
Staff and the proponent have evaluated different design options to reduce the number of cul-de-
sacs within this project, but an inefficient lotting pattern occurs if the two central cul-de-sacs are
joined. The use of cul-de-sacs in this area allows greater setbacks and reduces the number of
double frontage lots along Mitchell Road. The maximum cul-de-sac length is 500 feet consistent
with City Code.
The PUD provides an area for future right-of-way along Mitchell Road to provide access to
existing R1-22 property to be subdivided in the future. The preliminary platting should be
revised to include this area as right-of-way and dedicated with the phase one final plat.
(See attachment 1)
All lots will access the internal roadway system of the development with no direct access to
Mitchell Road.
GRADING PLAN
The grading plan includes the filling of the approximately 3/4 acre pond and removal of
significant cottonwood trees located in the northeast corner of the property. Due to the
centralized location of this pond, it is not possible to save the pond and trees without creating
inefficient lotting patterns on steep slopes, setback variances, and an excessive amount of
retaining walls. The use of a private road with flag lots could save the pond and trees but
grading would remove the natural berm transition to the twinhomes located to the southeast. The
drainage plan creates four new ponding areas on site to compensate for the loss of the pond. The
DNR or the Corps of Engineers will permit the filling of the wetland.
Some boulder retaining walls are proposed for the property. Any retaining wall in excess of four
feet in height will require review and a permit from the Building Department. Prior to City
Council, detailed plans for these retaining walls need to be submitted for review.
2
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Boulder Pointe 2nd Addition -
Staff Report
July 19, 1991
DRAINAGE
Storm water will be collected through a series of catch basins within the roadways and in some
rear yard areas and piped to storm water collector ponds located along Mitchell Road. These
ponds have their outlets directed to the DNR protected wetland located north of this site.
TREE LOSS AND LANDSCAPING
A total of 454 caliper inches of significant trees occupy the property with the majority being lost
as part of site development. The developer indicates that all attempts will be made to save the
135 caliper inches of cottonwood trees near the center of the property, which includes an 84 inch
cottonwood. The grading plan indicates filling around these trees from four to seven feet.
Although cottonwoods can handle some filling, Staff recommends that a retaining wall be
constructed around the south side of the trees to eliminate the need for any fill. (See attachment
2)
Cottonwoods are considered significant trees within the tree preservation ordinance but were not
considered significant when the 1988 PUD was approved. Total PUD tree loss was recalculated
including all cottonwoods at 31%. Based on this review, a total of 34 caliper inches of tree
replacement will be necessary if the 135 caliper inches of trees in question are saved, and 146
caliper inches of replacement if they are lost.
The landscaping plan provides 206 caliper inches of trees proposed along the Mitchell Road
frontage. The plan also calls for the planting of two 3-inch caliper trees for each lot. The
landscaping plan for the Boulder Pointe Townhomes to the southeast provides for transitional
plantings between the townhomes and this property. Staff recommends that many of the
additional trees proposed for lots abutting the townhouse project be planted along the southeast
property line to aid in the buffering between land uses.
UTILITIES
City sewer and water service is available to the site with connections taldng place at the terminus
of Victoria Drive within the Kingston Ridge development and along Mitchell Road. As part of
the City's upgrading project for Starring Lane located to the south, a water line is proposed to
be looped to this development to provide maximum water pressure for the neighborhood.
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Boulder Pointe 2nd Addition -
Staff Report
July 19, 1991
PEDESTRIAN SYSTEMS
A sidewalk exists along the east side of Victoria Drive within the Kingston Ridge development
and a sidewalk and trail along Mitchell Road. As part of this development, a five foot wide, five
inch thick concrete sidewalk will be required along the east side of Victoria Drive to Mitchell
Road, and along the south and west sides of the other through street to Mitchell Road (See
Attachment 1).
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends approval of the Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-13.5 on 43.6 acres
and Preliminary Plat of 68 acres into 75 single family lots, two outlots, and road right-of-way
based on revised plans dated July 17, 1991, and subject to the following conditions:
1. Prior to City Council, the proponent shall:
A. Revise the preliminary plat to depict right-of-way for access to property to the
south.
B. Revise the preliminary plat to show a 5 foot wide, 5 inch thick concrete sidewalk
along the east side of Victoria Drive from the Kingston Ridge property to Mitchell
Road, and along the south and west sides of the other through road to Mitchell
Road.
C. Revise the grading plan to a retaining wall around the south side of the cluster of
cottonwood trees near the center of the property so that no fill will need to be
placed over the base of these trees. In addition, submit detailed plans for these
retaining walls for review.
2. Prior to final plat, the proponent shall:
A. Submit detailed storm water and erosion control plans for review by the
Watershed District.
B. Submit detailed storm water, street, utility and erosion control plans for review
by the City Engineer.
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Boulder Pointe 2nd Addition -
Staff Report
July 19, 1991
3. Prior to grading permit issuance, proponent shall:
A. Notify the City and Watershed District at least 48 hours in advance of grading.
B. Stake the construction limits with erosion control fencing, and install snow fencing
at the drip line around the significant cottonwoods to be saved.
4. Concurrent with site grading, the proponent shall construct the retaining walls as depicted
on the plans and around the south side of the cottonwood trees to be saved as indicated
in Item 1.c. above.
5. Concurrent with street and utility construction, proponent shall install the 5 foot wide,
5 inch thick concrete sidewalks along the east side of Victoria Drive to Mitchell Road and
along the south and west sides of the other through road to Mitchell Road.
6. Prior to building permit issuance, the proponent shall pay the Cash Park Fee.
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SERVICE 29708.77
16762 CITY OF RICHFIELD
MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION 18.50
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FEES PAID
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BUS SERVICE-AFTERNOON ADVENTURE PROGRAM
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COLORED COPY PAPER-COMMUNITY CENTER 448.86
16766 MN DEPT OF REVENUE
JUNE 91 FUEL TAX 249.00
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SERIES-HISTORICAL & CULTURAL COMMISSION
16768 RICHARD ALAN PRODUCTIONS -ENTERTAINMENT-STARING LAKE CONCERT 565.00
SERIES-HISTORICAL & CULTURAL COMMISSION
16769 JIM KLINE
CONFERENCE ADVANCE-POLICE DEPT 225.00
16770 MINNESOTA CLE
CONFERENCE-POLICE DEPT 185.00
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16772 BARBARA ASTRY
REFUND-T-BALL LEAGUE 13.00
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REFUND-RACQUETBALL LESSONS 18.00
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CENTER PROGRAM
16775 BOB BROWN -REFUND-WRITE YOUR OWN STORY-SENIOR 7.00
CITIZENS PROGRAM
16776 NANCY CROES
REFUND-ARCHERY LESSONS 2.80
16777 DENNIS GAYNOR
REFUND-MIXED DOUBLES TENNIS LEAGUE 20.00
16778 ETHEL HOFFHINES -REFUND-WRITE YOUR OWN STORY-SENIOR 7.00
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16779 LATHA IYER
REFUND-TENNIS LESSONS 19.00
16780 BEN JOHN
REFUND-WEIGHT TRAINING CLASS 24.00
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REFUND-ARCHERY LESSONS 11.00
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REFUND-CPR CLASS 6.00
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REFUND-SWIMMING LESSONS 19.
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16787 JOAN PALMQUIST
REFUND-SAILING LESSONS 8.00
16788 PRAVIN PANDYA
REFUND-MIXED DOUBLES TENNIS LEAGUE 20.00
16789 PATRICIA PHILLIPS
REFUND-PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUND PROGRAM 19.00
16790 GREGORY PROVENCE
REFUND-LIFEGUARD TRAINING CLASS 67.00
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REFUND-SWIMMING LESSONS 22.00
16792 LINDA WAUDON
REFUND-SWIMMING LESSONS 19.00
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FEES PAID
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FEES PAID
16795 STATE OF MINNESOTA
BIKE REGISTRATIONS 190.00
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CONFERENCE-POLICE DEFT 36.00
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16798 HELM INC
SERVICE MANUALS-EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 167.50
16799 S I R MILES INC CONFERENCE-COMMUNITY CENTER 150.00
16800 FIRST BANK EDEN PRAIRIE
PAYROLL 7-12 & 7-15 77527.71
16801 GUARANTEE MUTUAL LIFE COMPANY
JULY 91 INSURANCE 2777.54
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JULY 91 INSURANCE 3012.53
16804 PETTY CASH
CHANGE FUND 100.00
16805 DAVE BLACK
MILEAGE-COMMUNITY CENTER 51.25
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16807 JIM LINDGREN
CONFERENCE-POLICE DEFT 75.
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16809 GARTH
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16811 HOPKINS SCHOOL DIST it270
16812 PETTY CASH
16813 ZIEGLER INC
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16815 AT&T CONSUMER PRODUCTS DIV
16816 AT&T
16817 AT&T CREDIT CORPORATION
16818 AT&T
16819 MINNESOTA VALLEY ELECTRIC CO-OP
16820 NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY
16821 NORTHERN STATES POWER CO
16822 U S WEST CELLULAR INC
16823 U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS
16824 FEDERAL RESERVE BANK
16825 GREAT WEST LIFE ASSURANCE CO
16826 HEWN CIT SUPPORT & COLLECTION SER
16827 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457
16828 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
16829 MN STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
16830 MN TEAMSTERS CREDIT UNION
16831 MINNESOTA UC FUND
16832 NORWEST BANK HOPKINS
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16835 UNITED WAY
16836 EAGLE WINE CO
16837 GRIGGS COOPER & CO INC
16838 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO
16839 ED PHILLIPS & SONS
16840 PRIOR WINE CO
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16842 THE WINE COMPANY
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16844 NICOLE ARNFELT
16845 MARK BRADSETH
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16849 LORIE GLAROS
16850 JILL MACORE
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16853 BARBARA PEDERSCN
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SERIES-HISTORICAL & CULTURAL COMMISSION
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SERIES-HISTORICAL & CULTURAL COMMISSION
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SERVICE
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PAYROLL 7/12/91
CHILD SUPPORT DEDUCTION
PAYROLL 7/12/91
PAYROLL 7/12/91
PAYROLL 7/12/91
PAYROLL 7/12/91
2ND QTR 91 UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION
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PAYROLL 7/12/91
PAYROLL 7/12/91
PAYROLL 7/12/91
WINE
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LIQUOR
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REFUND-SWIMMING LESSONS
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REFUND-SWIMMING LESSONS
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430.00
350.00
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139.00
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194.76
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90.00
165.00
72.00
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55.00
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AUGUST 6.1991
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16856 GRANT THORNTON
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16858 JOHNNY WILSON
16859 VALLEYFAIR FAMILY AMUSEMENT PARK
16860 HOPKINS POSTMASTER
16861 BIRTCHER WELSH
16862 MINNEGASCO
16863 BOB WALSER
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16866 JIM DEMANN
16867 JIM LINDGREN
16868 BOB OLSON
16869 MOLLY KOIVUMAKI
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16872 MARGARET ASBY
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16885 LORI WELU
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-REFUND-BEAVER MT WATER SLIDE-SPECIAL
TRIPS & EVENTS PROGRAM
REFUND-SWIMMING LESSONS
REFUND-SWIMMING LESSONS
REFUND-SWIMMING LESSONS
-REFUND-BEAVER MT WATER SLIDE-SPECIAL
TRIPS & EVENTS PROGRAM
REFUND-SWIMMING LESSONS
REFUND-SWIMMING LESSONS
REFUND-AFTERNOON PLAYGROUND PROGRAM
REFUND-SWIMMING LESSONS
-EXERCISE BANDS-FITNESS CLASSES-COMMUNITY
CENTER
AUGUST 91 RENT-LIQUOR STORE
CONFERENCE-FIRE DEFT
DISTRIBUTION OF FORFEITURE FUNDS
SCHOOL-FIRE DEFT
SPRAY GUN REPAIR PART-EQUIPMENT MAINT
POSTAGE-CITY HALL POSTAGE METER
-TREE REPLACEMENT-CEDAR RIDGE & CORRAL
LANE IMPROVEMENTS
DEFENSIVE DRIVING INSTRUCTOR/FEES PAID
SO-100L-FIRE DEFT
TEEN WORK PROGRAM/FEES PAID
19.00
42.00
15.00
15.6
312.50
744.04
21876.74
1912.58
400.00
350.00
17604.00
115.00
80.00
55.00
130.00
50.00
8.00
54.50
9.50
30.00
28.00
36.00
22.0n
45!
9.5u
10.75
19.00
19.00
9.50
20.00
13.00
9.00
30.00
21.25
6842.83
50.00
'040
1191.73
30.00
46.30
8000.00
1170.00
200.00
30.00
45.-
6172122
AUGUST 6,1991
16900 A TO Z RENTAL CENTER
16901 AARCEE PARTY RENTAL
16P" ABBOTT PAINT & CARPET CO
16E DENICE ABELN
16904 ACE CHEMICAL PRODUCTS INC
16905 ACT ELECTRONICS INC
16906 ACTION RADIO & COMMUNICATIONS
16907 ACTION RENTAL CENTERS
16908 ADT SECURITY SYSTEMS
16909 AIRLIFT DOORS INC
16910 AIRSIGNAL INC
16911 ALEXANDER BATTERY NORTH
16912 RAY ALLEN MFG CO INC
16913 ANDREA ALTO
16914 AMERICAN EXCELSIOR COMPANY
16915 AMERICAN LINEN SUPPLY CO
16916 AMERICAN RED CROSS
16917 AMERICAN TEXT CENTER
16918 AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOC
16 EARL F ANDERSEN & ASSOC INC
16920 KEN ANDERSEN TRUCKING
16921 ANDERSONS GARDEN
16922 ANDON INC
16923 ANDROC PRODUCTS INC
16924 WENDY ANSLEY
16925 AQUA ENGINEERING INC
16926 AQUA SAFETY EQUIPMENT INC
16927 ARDEN SHOREVIEW ANIMAL HOSPITAL
16928 ARMOR SECURITY INC
16929 ASAP OF MN
16930 B & S TOOLS
16931 BACONS ELECTRIC CO
16932 BAILEY NURSERIES INC
16933 S H BARTLETT COMPANY INC
1616592
TRAILER RENTAL-FACILITIES DEPT 18.00
-STAGE & STEPS/BAND SHELL-JULY 4TH 940.00
CELEBRATION
PAINT-WATER DEPT 168.24
-GYMNASTICS INSTRUCTOR-SUMMER SKILL 255.00
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM/FEES PAID
DEGREASER-EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 314.25
BATTERIES/RADIO REPAIR-ENGINEERING DEPT 85.00
ANTENNA/ADAPTERS-POLICE FORFEITURE-DRUGS 113.60
TENT RENTAL/HELIUM TANK RENTAL-POLICE DEPT 118.45
-ANNUAL SECURITY SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 645.56
AGREEMENTS-FIRE STATIONS
-DOORS REPAIRED-PUBLIC WORKS BLDG/POLICE 320.85
BUILDING/COMMUNITY CENTER
-PAGER SERVICE-FACILITIES DEPT/POLICE DEPT 520.00
FIRE DEFT/COMMUNITY CENTER
BATTERIES-POLICE DEFT 51.84
CANINE SUPPLIES-POLICE DEPT 222.82
PERFORMING ARTS CAMP INSTRUCTOR/FEES PAID 120.00
EROSION CONTROL MATS-PARK MAINTENANCE 168.80
-UNIFORMS-BUILDING INSPECTIONS DEPT/ 268.68
FACILITIES DEPT/ANIMAL CONTROL DEPT
-TEXTBOOKS/RESCUE MANIKIN RENTALS/VIDEO 789.45
-TAPE RENTALS/VALVES-POOL LESSONS/RILEY
LAKE BEACH
-TEST & INSPECTION OF 29 GROUND LADDERS- 1276.00
FIRE DEPT
-WRITTEN REGULATIONS/NOTIFICATIONS/ 838.36
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS-WATER DEPT
-WARNING SIGNS/STREET SIGNS/POSTS-STREET 3509.39
DEPT
WASTE DISPOSAL-ANIMAL CONTROL DEPT 25.00
DIRT/FLOWERS-PARK MAINT/EXPENSES-FIRE DEFT 203.50
-STRING/HELIUM TANKS/VALVE RENTAL-POLICE 186.00
DEFT/JULY 4TH CELEBRATION
WEED CONTROL SPRAY-STREET MAINTENANCE 163.75
PERFORMING ARTS CAMP INSTRUCTOR/FEES PAID 120.00
BUSHINGS/PVC PIPE/ADAPTERS-PARK MAINT 101.47
-12 FLOTATION VESTS-$510/ROPE BAGS/RINGS 1299.55
-WITH SNAP LINKS/MARKERS/ROPE SEALER-FIRE
DEPT
CANINE SUPPLIES-POLICE DEPT 20.96
-REKEYED MASTER CYLINDER LOCK/REPAIRED 206.75
DOOR LOCKS-FACILITIES DEPT
SAFETY VESTS-STREET MAINTENANCE 151.79
-CUTTERS/SOCKET/VALVE TOOL/SCREWDRIVERS/ 350.11
-ADAPTOR/HAMMERS/SOCKET SETS-EQUIPMENT
MAINTENANCE/UTILITIES DIVISION
PUMP REPAIR-WATER DEFT 70.10
TREES-FORESTRY DEPT 1639.70
-CARTRIDGE/VALVE STEM/REPAIR KIT-COMMUNITY 84.45
CENTER
BATTERIES-EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 440.02
-AUGUST 91 COPIER LEASE AGREEMENT-POLICE 358.68
DEPT
16934 BATTERY & TIRE WAREHOUSE INC
16935 BELL ATLANTIC TRICON LEASING CORP
l yn C.
AUGUST 6.1991
16936 BENSHOOF & ASSOCIATES INC SERVICE-HIGHWAY 169 TRAFFIC STUDY 736.50
16937 BIFFS INC WASTE DISPOSAL-PARK MAINTENANCE 2549.98
16938 BLACKS PHOTOGRAPHY -FILM/FILM PROCESSING-ENGINEERING DEPT/ 298.25
-POLICE DEFT/FORESTRY DEFT/EQUIPMENT MINT!
PLANNING DEPT/RECREATION SUPERVISOR
16939 BLACK PROGRESS REVIEW EMPLOYMENT ADS-HUMAN RESOURCES DEFT 295.00
16940 BLEVINS CONCESSION SUPPLY COMPANY SUPPLIES-ROUND LAKE CONCESSION 1455.47
16941 CITY OF BLOOMINGTON -JUNE 91 ANIMAL IMPOUND SERVICE-ANIMAL 982.00
CONTROL DEFT
16942 BLUE BELL ICE CREAM INC -ICE CREAM SUPPLIES-HISTORICAL & CULTURAL 485.90
COMMISSION
16943 LOIS DOETTOIER -MINUTES-PARK RECREATION & NATURAL 105.57
-RESOURCES COMMISSION/HISTORICAL & CULTURAL
COMMISSION
16944 GREG BONGAARTS EXPENSES/CONFERENCE-WATER DEPT ' 8.45
16945 LEE M BRANDT -SOFTBALL OFFICIAL/FEES PAID/SERVICE-UNCLE 561.00
SAM-JULY 4TH CELEBRATION
16946 LES BRIDGER EXPENSES-POLICE DEPT 67.84
16947 BRO-THX INC TOWELS-EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 221.78
16948 BROADWAY AWARDS TROPHIES-ROUND LAKE MARINA 30.00
16949 BROCK WHITE CO ANCHOR BOLTS-PARK MAINTENANCE 43.13
16950 ANTHONY BROUGH MILEAGE-FORESTRY DEPT 144.75
16951 MAXINE BRUECK MILEAGE/OFFICE SUPPLIES-FINANCE DEPT 75.11
16952 BRUNSON INSTRUMENT-MPLS CAMERA CABLE REPAIR-ENGINEERING DEPT 25.00
16953 BIN INC -SERVICE-DELL RD & EVENER WAY FEASIBILITY 26629.77
STUDY/VALLEY VIEW RD
16954 BRYAN ROCK PRODUCTS INC GRAVEL-PARK MAINTENANCE 50.94
16955 BSN SPORTS -BOW STRING-SUMMER SKILL DEVELOPMENT 13.86
PROGRAM
16956 THOMAS BUCHNER -CONFERENCE-IN-HOUSE CONSULTING FEE FOR 1300.0
QUALITY MANAGEMENT TRAINING
16957 BUCKINGHAM DISPOSAL INC JULY 91 WASTE DISPOSAL 1435.15
16958 BURNETT REALTY REFUND-OVERPAYMENT UTILITY BILLING 22.95
16959 WES BYRON SOFTBALL OFFICIAL/FEES PAID 280.00
16960 CAPITOL COMMUNICATIONS RADIO REPAIRS-POLICE DEPT 252.20
16961 CARLSON & CARLSON ASSOC -JUNE 91 EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM-HUMAN 318.75
RESOURCES DEFT
16962 JAY CARLSON SOFTBALL OFFICIAL/FEES PAID 16.00
16963 JIM CARLSON LEASING CO CAR RENTAL-POLICE DEPT 2200.00
16964 KEVIN CARLSON CONFERENCE EXPENSES-WATER DEPT 11.00
16965 CARLSON REFRIGERATION CO INC A/C BELT REPLACED-LIQUOR STORE 124.79
16966 CENTRAIRE INC -A/C REPAIR-CITY HALL/POLICE BLDG/SENIOR 3710.57
-CENTER/ROUND LAKE WARMING HOUSE/BOYCE
HOUSE
16967 CHANHASSEN LAWN & SPORTS GASKETS/FUEL FILTERS-WATER DEPT 61.85
16968 CHAPIN PUBLISHING CCMPANY -LEGAL ADS-STARING LN & RIDGE RD & SUNRISE 154.00
CIRCLE STREET & UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS
16969 CHEMLAWN LAWN CARE SERVICE-SENIOR CENTER 115.00
16970 CHEMTREX INDUSTRIES CORP CLEANING SUPPLIES-WATER DEPT 69.95
16971 BILL CLARK OIL CO INC GREASE-WATER DEFT 121.20
16972 JAMES CLARK JULY 91 EXPENSES-POLICE DEPT 200.00
16973 NATTY CLARK PERFORMING ARTS CAMP INSTRUCTOR/FEES PAID 120.00
16974 COMM CENTER -RADIO REPAIRS-ENGINEERING DEPT/EQUIPMENT 225.44
MAINTENANCE
16975 COMI1ERCIAL ASPHALT CO BLACKTOP-STREET MAINTENANCE 1099.:*
4661825
Vti l
AUGUST 6.1991 ,
16976 COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION -CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS MANUALS/MATERIAL
-TESTING & INSPECTION-ENGINEERING DEPT/
VALLEY VIEW RD EXTENSION
I.( / CONSTRUCTION BULLETIN SUBSCRIPTION-ENGINEERING DEPT 94.00
16973 CONTINENTAL SAFETY EQUIP INC -GLOVES/GOGGLES/COOLER/TRUCK RACK-SAFETY 186.74
DEPT
16979 COPIER ALTERNATIVES COPIER MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT-CITY HALL 93.19
16980 COPIES NOW -LAMINATING/BANNERS LAMINATED-CITY HALL/ 37.20
POLICE DEPT
16981 COPY EQUIPMENT INC -OFFICE SUPPLIES-ENGINEERING DEPT/ 126.55
HISTORICAL INTERPRETATION PROGRAM
16982 CORPORATE RISK MANAGERS INC JULY 91 INSURANCE CONSULTANT SERVICE 610.00
16983 CLIFF CRACAUER SCHOOL-EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 131.75
16984 CROWN MARKING INC ENGRAVED INSERT-CITY HALL 9.00
16985 CURTIS INDUSTRIES INC MASTER LOCKS-EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 94.14
16986 CUTLER MAGNER COMPANY QUICKLIME-WATER DEPT 15085.17
16987 CYS UNIFORMS UNIFORMS-ANIMAL CONTROL DEPT 310.25
16988 DALCO -CLEANING SUPPLIES/MOTOR-CITY HALL/WATER 815.24
DEPT/COMMUNITY CENTER
16989 DAN & DANS MINUTEMAN PRESS -PLUMBING & HEATING STICKERS-BUILDING 135.95
INSPECTIONS DEPT
16990 MITCHELL DEAN MILEAGE-LIQUOR STORE 19.75
16991 DECORATIVE DESIGNS JULY & AUGUST 91 SERVICE-CITY HALL 99.00
16992 DEN CON LANDFILL INC -JUNE 91 WASTE DIPOSAL-STREET MAINT/ 232.00
DRAINAGE CONTROL DEFT
16993 SUSAN DENNISON -WATERCOLOR FAINTING INSTRUCTOR-OUTDOOR 192.00
CENTER PROGRAM/FEES PAID
1e°04 HILLARY DE PANDE PERFORMING ARTS CAMP DIRECTOR/FEES PAID 300.00
1 i DEPT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY CED AIR TANK LICENSE-FACILITIES DEPT 10.00
1696 TIM DEPREY PERFORMING ARTS CAMP INSTRUCTOR/FEES PAID 120.00
16997 DAN DESAULNIERS SOFTBALL OFFICIAL/FEES PAID 320.00
16998 DONNAY HOMES REFUND-OVERPAYMENT UTILITY BILLING 185.08
16999 DORADUS CORPORATION -3RD QTR 91 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR 720.00
WARNING SIREN DECODERS-CIVIL DEFENSE DEPT
17000 DPC INDUSTRIES INC CHEMICALS-WATER DEPT 1113.70
17001 E P PHOTO FILM/FILM PROCESSING-POLICE DEPT 96.84
17002 E Z GO TEXTRON GOLF CAR RENTALS-JULY 4TH CELEBRATION 180.00
17003 EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY COPIER MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT-CITY HALL 906.98
17004 ECOLAB PEST ELIMINATION DIVISION PEST CONTROL SERVICE-FIRE STATIONS 140.95
17005 EDEN PRAIRIE APPLIANCE WATER INLET VALVE-FACILITIES DEPT 75.90
17006 EDEN PRAIRIE TIRE & AUTO SERVICE -TIRES/TUBES/WHEEL ALIGNMENTS-EQUIPMENT 1491.44
MAINTENANCE
17007 CITY OF EDINA JUNE 91 WATER TESTS-WATER DEPT 250.00
17008 E M PRODUCTS INC BAG SHAKER LINKAGES-WATER DEPT 728.00
17009 JOHN H EKLUND JUNE 91 WASTE DISPOSAL-FORESTRY DEPT 140.00
17010 ELSMORE AQUATIC -SWIMMING SUITS-POOL OPERATIONS/ROUND LAKE 231.35
BEACH/RILEY LAKE BEACH
17011 ELVIN SAFETY SUPPLY INC -OVERSHOES/EAR PLUGS/CARBON MONOXIDE/TUBES 201.94
-EAR PROTECTION MUFF-SAFETY DEPT/COMUNITY
CENTER/WATER DEFT
17012 CHRIS ENGFR JULY 91 EXPENSES-PLANNING DEPT 200.00
17013 FACILITY SYSTEMS INC -CORNER CONNECTOR/WALL RANGER STRIP/PANEL 203.20
END CAP-FACILITIES DEPT/FIRE DEPT
V- .4 FEED RITE CONTROLS INC CHEMICALS-WATER DEPT 8770.59
t 5 FINLEY BROS ENTERPRISES TIE WRAPS-PARK MAINTENANCE 100.00
3548188
723.98
E
AUGUST 6.1991
BASEBALLS-YOUTH ATHLETICS PROGRAM
92.40
-FILM PROCESSING-HUMAN RESOURCES DEPT/
42.41
ASSESSING DEFT
SUPPLIES-LIQUOR STORES 1943.7'
-1990 AUDIT SERVICE-$4000-FINANCE DEPT/
$1100-MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION
JUNE & JULY 91 EXPENSES-FINANCE DEFT 400.00
LIABILITY INSURANCE 655.74
GOLF INSTRUCTOR/FEES PAID 1449.00
REFUND-PLUMBING PERMIT 133.50
WATER CUPS-FITNESS CENTER 57.60
SERVICE 40.00
-FIXTURE/DOLLIES/CASTERS-FACILITIES DEPT/ 349.66
FIRE DEFT/EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
WIRED UNDERCOUNTER LIGHT-POLICE BUILDING 76.75
LAB SUPPLIES-WATER DEPT 174.40
-SERVICE-BRAXTON DR/WHITE TAIL CROSSING 56007.45
-CUL-DE-SAC/BLUFFS E 7TH ADDITION/EDEN
-HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD/BLUFFS EAST 8TH
-ADDITION STORM SEWER/BLUFFS W 9TH
-ADDITION STREET & UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS/
-CEDAR RIDGE ESTATES 2ND ADDITION STREET &
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS
WINDOW GLASS REPLACED-SENIOR CENTER 456.60
-SAFETY CANS/RAIN SUITS-FACILITIES DEPT/ 204.00
STREET MAINTENANCE
-EXPENSES-HUMAN RESOURCES DEPT/COMMUNITY 150.04
SERVICES DEFT
MILEAGE-RECREATION ADMINISTRATION 93.7
DISTRIBUTION OF FORFEITURE FUNDS
JUNE 91 BOOKING FEE-POLICE DEPT 286.29
FILING FEE-PLANNING DEPT 285.00
FILING FEE-ENGINEERING DEPT 367.00
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT-FIRE DEPT 33.00
SOFTBALL OFFICIAL/FEES PAID 332.00
BADGES-POOL OPERATIONS 62.10
FIELD MARKING PAINT-PARK MAINTENANCE 570.00
WATER TANK TESTED-ICE ARENA 45.00
SECURITY SYSTEM REPAIR-WATER DEPT 138.01
PRINTING-COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER • 2208.89
-2ND QUARTER 91 FAMILY CENTER GRANT-$2500- 13880.39
-COMMUNITY SERVIES DEPT/WASTE DISPOSAL-
-SENIOR CENTER/BUS SERVICE-SPECIAL TRIPS &
-EVENTS PROGRAM/CUSTODIAL SERVICE-WATER
DEPT
LIGHT BULBS-WATER DEPT 143.77
PRINTING-CARDS-HUMAN RESOURCES DEPT 15.30
THERMOSTATS/GASKETS-EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 74.02
SOFTBALL& BASKETBALL OFFICIAL/FEES PAID 51.00
-SOFTBALL/BASKETBALL OFFICIAL & OFFICIALS 1362.00
COORDINATOR/FEES PAID
REFUND-BUILDING PERMIT 3211.50
-GAS MONITOR REPAIRED/OXYGEN SENSOR 110.75
ASSEMBLY-WATER 0E11
-CATCH BASIN & CURB REPAIR-PRAIRIE CENTER 10442
DRIVE/STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS-OXBOW DRIVE
17016 FLAGHOUSE INC
17017 FOCUS ONE HOUR PHOTO
17018 FOUR STAR BAR & RESTAURANT SUPPLY
17019 FOX MCCUE & MURPHY
17020 JOHN FRANE
17021 GAB BUSINESS SERVICES INC
17022 LISA GANNON
17023 GENE RYAN PLUMBING
17024 GLENWOOD INGLEWOOD
17025 GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC
17026 W W GRAINGER INC
17027 GUNNAR ELECrRIC CO INC
17028 HACH CO
17029 HANSEN THORP PELLINEN OLSON INC
17030 HARMON GLASS
17031 HAZARD CONTROL INC
17032 HEAVENLY HAM
17033 LAURIE MELLING
17034 HENNEPIN COUNTY ATTORNEYS OFFICE
17035 HENN CTY-SHERIFFS DEPT
17036 HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER
17037 HENNEPIN COUNTY PUBLIC RECORDS
17038 D C HEY COMPANY INC
17039 STEVE HIGLEY
17040 HODGES BADGE COMPANY INC
17041 HOFFERS INC
17042 HOLMSTEN ICE RINKS INC
17043 HONEYWELL INC
17044 HORIZON GRAPHICS INC
17045 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DIET #272
17046 INDUSTRIAL LIGHTING SUPPLY INC
17047 INSTY-PRINTS
17048 INTERSTATE DETROIT DIESEL INC
17049 BRUCE ISAACS
17050 GARY ISAACS
17051 JABUSHOT
17052 INDUSTRIAL SCIENTIFIC CORP
17053 F F JEDLICKI
10606262
17054 JERRYS NEWMARKET
17055 JM OFFICE PRODUCTS INC
17056 SARA JOHNSON
17057 JUSTUS LUMBER CO r
LYNN KALFSBEEK
17059 KAMAN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES
17060 ELYCE KASTIGAR
17061 KAY PARK -REC CORP
17062 KEY DESIGN
17063 PAUL KAESE
17064 KOKESH ATHLETIC SUPPLIES INC
17065 TIM KOWALIK
17066 KRAEMERS HOME CENTER
17067 LAB SAFETY SUPPLY
17068 LAKELAND ENGR EQUIP CO
17069 LANG PAULY & GREGERSON LTD
17070 BEVERLY LARSON
17071 LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES
17072 LMCIT
17073 LEEF BROS INC
1,,i4 L LEHMAN & ASSOCIATES INC
17075 LORI LEMKE
17076 LIETZ COMPANY
17077 LIONS TAP
17078 LIQUID CARBONIC
17079 THE LOFT
17080 DOGIS
17081 LOGOS PRODUCTIONS INC
17082 TIM LUNDAHL
17083 LUNDS
17084 JOHN LUTTER
17085 MACHO PRODUCTS INC
17086 MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT INC
17087 MARSHALL & SWIFT
17088 GEORGE MARSHALL
17089 MARTIN-MCALLISTER
17090 MASTER CRAFT LABELS INC
17091 MASYS CORPORATION
17092 MCFARLANES INC
17093 CARLSTN B MCKENZIE
17094 A MEAT ..7,H0FPF
°73836
EXPENSES-FIRE DEPT DEPT 61.38
OFFICE SUPPLIES-UTILITIES DIVISION 170.10
VOLLEYBALL OFFICIAL/FEES PAID 300.00
LUMBER-WATER DEFT 15.74
-SERVICE-FAMILY POTLUCK-OUTDOOR CENTER 35:00
PROGRAM/FEES PAID
BALL BEARING PILLOW BLOCK-WATER DEFT 98.40
MILEAGE -ADAPTIVE RECREATION PROGRAM 112.00
22 PICNIC TABLES-PARK MAINTENANCE 6999.96
-BANNERS FOR ICE CREAM BOOTH-HISTORICAL & 58.75
CULTURAL COMMISSION
REFUND-SUMMER TENNIS LEAGUE FEE 10.00
BASES-PARK MAINTENANCE 155.90
REFUND-SUMMER TENNIS LEAGUE FEE 10.00
-PITCH FORK/BUNGEE CORDS/SHOVEL/SCREWS/ 435.74
-FITTINGS/PVC PIPES/SPRAY PAINTER/TUBING/
-ROPE/FLASHLIGHT/BATTERIES/TAPE/BRUSHES/
-RUST REMOVER/UTILITY KNIVES/BRACKET-
STREET MAINT/EQUIPMENT MAINT/UTILITIES DIV
-GLOVES/CONTAINERS/CLEANING SUPPLIES- 432.95
FACILITIES DEPT/WATER DEPT
-SOLENOIDS & VALVES FOR HIGH SERVICE PUMPS- 537.79
WATER DEFT
-MARCH 91 LEGAL SERVICE/JUNE 91 SERVICE- 11816.10
-PROSECUTION/JUNE 91 SERVICE-FLYING CLOUD
LANDFILL
REFUND-OVERPAYMENT UTILITY BILLING 65.49
DUES-MUNICIPAL AMICUS PROGRAM 686.00
LIABILITY INSURANCE 44503.75
-COVERALLS-EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE/MATS - 127.48
LIQUOR STORE
JUNE 91 SERVICE-FLYING CLOUD LANDFILL 7905,47
GAMES & CRAFTS INSTRUCTOR/FEES PAID 71.50
KEYBOARD RPEPAIR -ENGINEERING DEPT 79.83
EXPENSES-FIRE DEPT 151.58
CHEMICALS-WATER DEPT 475.88
T-SHIRTS-PARK MAINTENANCE 384.40
JUNE 91 SERVICE 15744.42
ARTWORK-HUMAN RESOURCES DEFT 25.25
-OUTDOOR CENTER PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR/FEES 100.00
PAID
EXPENSES-FIRE DEPT 104.97
COPYWRITING SERVICE-FIRE DEFT 90.00
6 PROTECTIVE SUITS-POLICE DEPT 2720.50
DIRT SHOE RUNNERS-EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 158.76
BOOK-ASSESSING DEFT 59.95
SERVICE-PLEASANT HILLS CEMETERY 50.00
STRESS TESTS-HUMAN RESOURCES DEFT 550.00
JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER BADGES-FIRE DEPT 150.00
-AUGUST 91 COMPUTER SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE 1282.00
AGREEMENT-POLICE DEPT
CEMENT-STREET MAINTENANCE 382.00
SOFTBALL OFFICIAL,FEES PAID 576.00
EXPENSES-FIRE DEPT 43.32
AUGUST 6.1991
17101 MINNCOMM PAGING
17102 MINNESOTA BAR SUPPLY INC
17103 MINNESOTA BOOKSTORE
17104 MINNESOTA BUSINESS FORMS
17105 MN CONWAY FIRE & SAFETY
17106 MN ICE ARENA MGRS ASSN
17107 MN RECREATION & PARK ASSN
17108 MN SAFETY COUNCIL INC
17109 MINNESOTA STATE TREASURER
17110 MN SUBURBAN PUBLICATIONS
17111 MTI DISTRIBUTING CO
17112 MMBA
17113 WILLIAM 0 NAEGLE
17114 NATIONAL CAMERA EXCHANGE
17115 NATL FIRE PROTECTION ASSN
17116 NATIONWIDE ADVERTISING SERVICE IN
17117 JAN NELSON
17118 BETH NILSSON
17119 MICHAEL D NORMAN & ASSOCIATES
17120 NORTH STAR TURF INC
17121 NORTHERN DOOR COMPANY INC
17122 NORWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES INC
17123 PAPER WAREHOUSE
17124 JERRY PARNHAM
17125 PC EXPRESS/PC TRONICS
17126 PEDERSON SELLS EQUIPMENT CO INC
17127 J C PENNEY
17128 PEPSI COLA COMPANY
17129 DANIEL PERNULA
17130 PERSONNEL POOL OF EDINA
17131 PIONEER MIDWEST INC
17132 PITNEY BOWES INC
17133 TOPLER ENTERPRISES
17134 DOMMER COMPANY INC
17135 PRAIRIE ELECTRIC COMPANY INC
22251772
OXYGEN-FIRE DEPT
AUGUST 91 SEWER SERVICE CHARGES
JUNE 91 SAC CHARGES
EXPENSES/MILEAGE -HUMAN RESOURCES DEPT
-BLACKTOP-STREET MAINT/WASTE DISPOSAL-PARK
MAINTENANCE
-OFFICE SUPPLIES-CITY HALL/POLICE DEPT/
COMMUNITY CENTER
JULY 91 PAGER SERVICE-WATER DEPT
SUPPLIES-LIQUOR STORE
STATE CODE BOOK-SAFETY DEPT
-PRINTING FORMS/BUSINESS CARDS-SAFETY DEFT/
PLANNING DEPT/ADAPTIVE RECREATION
-HELMET PATCHES/SMOKE GRENADES/BRACKETS/
-FIRE EXTINGUISHER RECHARGING-FIRE DEFT/
COMMUNITY CENTER/WATER DEPT
DUES-ICE ARENA-COMMUNITY CENTER
DUES-ADAPTIVE RECREATION
CONFERENCE-SAFETY DEPT
JUNE 91 BUILDING SURCHARGES
ADVERTISING-LIQUOR STORES
-SPR1NGS/GASKETS/THERMOSTATS/CASTOR WHEELS
-SWITCH/WASHERS/SEALS/RETAINING RINGS/
BEARING-PARK MAINT/EQUIPMENT MAINT
DUES-LIQUOR STORES
-DEPOSIT REFUND-TRAFFIC STUDY IN MAJOR
CENTER AREA
CAMERA/BATTERY/CASE-ASSESSING DEFT
DUES-BUILDING INSPECTIONS DEFT/FIRE DEPT
EMPLOYMENT ADS-COMMUNITY CENTER
MINUTES-HUMAN RIGHTS & SERVICES COMMISSION
SKATING INSTRUCTOR/FEES PAID
CONFERENCE-CITY HALL
BEARINGS/SPINDLES/PULLEY-PARK MAINTENANCE
-DOOR COUPLING REPAIR/CALBES/TENSION
SPRING-COMMUNITY CENTER
EXPENSES-FINANCE DEPT
-TABLE SKIRTING/TAPE/PAPER CUPS/PLATES/
PLASTIC FORKS-POLICE DEFT/COMMUNITY CENTER
SOFTBALL OFFICIAL/FEES PAID
COMPUTER/PRINTER-POLICE FORFEITURE-DRUGS
HYDRAULIC HOSES-EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
UNIFORMS-POLICE DEPT
SUPPLIES-ROUND LAKE CONCESSION
GOLF INSTRUCTOR/FEES PAID
-SERVICE-COMMUNITY SERVICES DEFT/STREET
MAINT/PARK MAINT
SPRINKLER HEADS-FACILITIES DEPT
-3RD QUARTER 91 COPIER MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT-COMMUNITY CENTER
-GRAFFITI BRIDGE T-SHIRTS-HISTORICAL &
CULTURAL COMMISSION
AWARD MEDALS-ROUND LAKE BEACH
-WIRED FLUORIDE FEEDER & LOSS OF WEIGHT
-RECORDER-%617-WATER DEPT/BATTING MACHINE
REWIRED-PARK MAINTENANCE
17095 MEDICAL OXYGEN & EQUIP CO
17096 METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMM
17097 METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMM
17098 KAREN MICHAEL
17099 MIDWEST ASPHALT CORP
17100 MINEST BUSINESS PRODUCTS
76.50
156146.00
42471.On
75.1
1473.r,
1511.13
16.74
732.38
14.00
234.17
499.43
75.00
28.50
245.00
5280.04
267.00
258.27
425.00
280.38
123.85
225,^^
279
150:Uu
12.00
2275.00
114.50
150.00
22.00
66.10
80.00
1083.00
360.00
751.34
158.00
391.00
2179.60
40.00
141.00
2994.99
120.00
690.90
l t
17136 PRAIRIE HARDWARE
17137 PRAIRIE LAWN & GARDEN
17138 PRECISION BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC
17139 PRENTICE HALL INC
17140 PSQ BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS INC
17141 PUMP & METERS SERVICE INC
17142 R & R SPECIALTIES INC
17143 J & F REDDY RENTS INC
17144 AAGE REFFSGAARD
17145 RESPOND SYSTEMS
17146 RETAIL DATA SYSTEMS OF MN
17147 REUTER RECYCLING INC
17148 JOE RICHARDSON
17149 RIEKE -CARROLL -MULLER ASSOC INC
17150 ROAD RESCUE INC
17151 THE S T ROBB CO
17152 TOM ROBERTSON
17153 ROLLINS OIL CO
17154 LYLE ROSETTEN
17155 MARC RUEGEMER
17156 RUFF-CUT
1 7 RYANS RUBBER STAMPS
1. ,8 SAFETY & TRAINING SERVICES
17159 SALLY DISTRIBUTORS INC
17160 SANCO INC
17161 SCANNER WORLD USA
17162 TAMMY SCHINDELDECKER
17163 KEVIN SCHMIEG
17164 SCHMITT MUSIC CENTERS
17165 SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTS DIVISION
17166 WILBUR W SCHULTZ
17167 SEARS
17168 SEELYE PLASTIC INC
17169 TIMOTHY A SEILTZ
17170 SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES
17171 SETON NAME PLATE COMPANY
17172 SHAKOPEE FORD INC
17173 SHAPE
17174 J L SHIELY COMPANY
"7 7526
-SCREWS/NOZZLES/SHOVEL/WEATHER STRIPPING/
45.97
-MEASURING CUPS/INSECT REPELLANT-
ENGINEERING DEPT/FACILITIES DEPT
-OIL/WEED TRIMMER LINE/BLADE/MOWER REPAIR- 217.90
-FACILITIES DEPT/PARK MAINTENANCE
BLADES SHARPENED-COMMUNITY CENTER
DICTAPHONE REPAIR-PARK & RECREATION DEFT
61.00
BOOK-PARK PLANNING DEPT
65.90
TELEPHONE REPAIR-FIRE STATION/CITY HALL
160.00
FLOOR HOIST VALVE REPAIR-EQUIPMENT MAINT
54.00
-ZAMBONI ENGINE EXHAUST ANALYZED/IMPEI1AR/
235.35
STORES
MEGAPHONES-ROUND LAKE BEACH
18.00
EXPENSES-BUILDING INSPECTIONS DEPT
15.00
SAFETY GLOVES/VESTS/MASKS-FIRE DEFT
102.90
-CASH REGISTERS TAX RATE CHANGED-LIQUOR
80.00
STORES
WASTE DISPOSAL-PARK MAINTENANCE 846.60
SOFTBALL OFFICIAL/FEES PAID 16.00
-SERVICE-ROWLAND RD/MITCHELL RD/STARING LN & 59917.91
SUNRISE CIRCLE STREET & UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS
LIGHT-EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 47.03
CLEANING SUPPLIES-WATER DEPT 196.74
-DEPOSIT REFUND-TRAFFIC STUDY FOR SHOPPING 119.98
CENTER ON MITCHELL RD
GAS-EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 13758.15
HANDLES-OUTDOOR CENTER PROGRAM 36.00
MILEAGE-PARK MAINTENANCE 9.25
MOWING SERVICE-WEED REMOVAL DEPT 200.00
NOTARY STAMP-FINANCE DEPT 12.50
SAFETY VIDEO-WATER DEFT 124.00
-TOYS & GAMES/FLAGS/PENNANTS-AFTERNOON 309.55
PLAYGROUND PROGRAM/JULY 4TH CELEBRATION
-CLEANING SUPPLIES-FACILITIES DEPT/ 737.49
COMMUNITY CENTER
-BATTERY CHARGER/RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES- 42.98
CIVIL DEFENSE DEPT
SUMMER SAFETY CAMP INSTRUCTOR/FEES PAID 150.00
JUNE 91 EXPENSES-BUILDING INSPECTIONS DEPT 221.04
PIANO RENTAL-HISTORICAL & CULTURAL COMM 350.00
LAB SUPPLIES-WATER DEPT 51.65
SOFTBALL OFFICIAL/FEES PAID 600.00
ICE MAKER FOR REFRIGERATOR-WATER DEPT 105.50
PVC PIPE-WATER DEPT 19.00
MILEAGE-FORESTRY DEFT 119.50
-2ND QTR 91 SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM- 1107.25
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEFT
WARNING SIGNS-WATER DEPT 95.02
-HANDLES/MOULDING/BRACKETS/KNORS-EQUIPMENT 225.69
MAINTENANCE
-HEALTH PATH PROFILE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES- 167.00
HUMAN RESOURCES DEFT
GRAVEL-STREET MAINT/DRAINAGE CONTROL DEPT 135.41
AUGUST 6.1991
17175 SIGN A RAMA USA
17176 SILK SCREEN INK LTD
17177 THE SKETCH PAD
17178 RANDY SLICK
17179 SNAP ON TOOLS CORP
17180 SNYDER DRUG STORES INC
17181 SNYDER DRUG STORES INC
17182 SOUTHDALE YMCA
17183 SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN PUBLISH INC
17184 ERIC SIT
17185 STANDARD REGISTER
17186 DONNA STANLEY
17187 STAR TRIBUNE
17188 THE STATE CHEMICAL MFG CO
17189 STATE OF MINNESOTA
17190 DOUGLAS D STEEN
17191 THE STOCK HOUSE INC
17192 STREICHERS PROFESSIONAL POLICE
17193 STRGAR ROSCOE FAUSCH INC
17194 ANDREW SULLIVAN
17195 SUPPLEES 7 HI ENTER INC
17196 SUPRA COLOR LABS INC
17197 NATALIE SWAGGERT
17198 JAN & SUEY SWANDA
17199 SWEDLUND SEPTIC SERVICE
17200 SYNDISTAR INC
17201 TARGET STORES
17202 TEAM LABORATORY CHEMICAL CORP
17203 TELEDYNE TOTAL POWER
17204 VALERIE TRADER
17205 E JOHN TROMBLEY
17206 TRUCK UTILITIES MFG CO
17207 TWIN CITY FILTER SERVICE INC
17208 TWIN CITY OXYGEN CO
17209 UNITED LABORATORIES INC
17210 UNLIMITED SUPPLIES INC
17211 USFSA
17212 VIKING LABORATORIES INC
17213 VISION ENERGY
17214 VOSS LIGHTING
17215 VWR SCIENTIFIC INC
17216 LESA WAGNER
2742230
VAN STRIPES & LETTERING -EQUIPMENT MAINT
T-SHIRTS-AFTERNOON PLAYGROUND PROGRAM
PRINTING FORMS-FINANCE DEFT
SCHOOL-ENGINEERING DEFT
WRENCH/PLIERS-WATER DEPT
-CARDS/FILM/FILM PROCESSING/BATTERIES/
-VIDEO CLEANING SUPPLIES/SCISSOR/PAPER
PUNCH-COMMUNITY CENTER
EXPENSES-POLICE DEFT
-2ND QTR 91 YMCA YOUTH OUTREACH PROGRAM -
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPT
ADVERTISING-LIQUOR STORES
KARATE INSTRUCTOR/FEES PAID
RIBBON-FINANCE
MILEAGE-SENIOR CENTER
-ADVERTISING-AUCTION-POLICE DEFT/
SUBSCRIPTION-FIRE DEPT
CLEANING SUPPLIES-WATER DEPT
DISTRIBUTION OF FORFEITURE FUNDS
SOFTBALL OFFICIAL/FEES PAID
VIDEO TAPES-POLICE DEPT
EQ -TRAFFIC WANDS/RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES/
-REVOLVER GRIPS/BATONS/BATON BAGS/GRILL
-LIGHT ASSEMBLY/AMMUNITION/LIGHT BAR/BRAKE
-LIGHT FLASHER/FLASHLIGHTS-POLICE DEPT/
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
-SERVICE-DELL RD & SCENIC HGTS RD/FRONTAGE
RD/MITCHELL LAKE SANITARY SEWER
CONFERENCE-UTILITIES DIVISION
-CLEANING SUPPLIES/PADDLE LOCKS/LIGHTS-
LIQUOR STORE
FILM PROCESSING-POLICE DEFT
JULY 91 EXPENSES-HUMAN RESOURCES DEPT
REFUND-TENNIS LEAGUE FEE
WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE-PARK MAINTENANCE
FIRE PREVENTION SUPPLIES-FIRE DEFT
-LIFE JACKETS/CAMERA/FILM/BATTERIES-ROUND
LAKE MARINA/RECREATION ADMINISTRATION
INSECT CONTROL SPRAY-WATER DEPT
GASKET SET-EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
AEROBICS INSTRUCTOR/FEES PAID
SOFTBALL OFFICIAL/FEES PAID
TRUCK TOOL BOXES/RACK-WATER DEFT
DISPOSABLE FILTERS-WATER DEPT
-OXYGEN/CARBON DIOXIDE-ANIMAL CONTROL DEPT/
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
CLEANING SUPPLIES-WATER DEPT
GLOVES-EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
DUES-COMMUNITY CENTER
-CHEMICALS/CHLORINE TEST TABS/LEAF RAKE/
GOGGLES-POOL MAINTENANCE
PROPANE CYLINDER-COMMUNITY CENTER
LIGHT BULBS-FACILITIES DEPT
LAB SUPPLIES-WATER DEPT
RACQUETBALL OFFICIAL/FEES PAID
260.71
146.50
21.32
79.26
12.83
2770.00
93.59
273.00
78.80
25.75
144.60
159.73
8.70
160.00
96.35
1252.48
17841.65
10
198.16
200.00
20.00
160.00
176.00
294.65
101.59
11.66
125.00
220.00
760.00
27.50
81.50
296.32
83.88
50.00
459.49
47.30
117.54
107.00
- )0
AUGUST 6.1991
17217 WALCRO FLOORCOVERING INC
GLUE-FIRE DEFT
93.71
17218 WALDOR PUMP & EQUIP CO -SPARE PARTS FOR EXISTING LIFT STATIONS- 18762.44
SEWER DEPT
17 1 KEITH WALL
JULY 91 EXPENSES-POLICE DEPT
200.00
1\ J WATER PRODUCTS CO -DRAIN TILE-PARK MAINT/CABLE/CURB BOX KEY/ 1018.02
-TUBING CUTTER/PAINT WAND/GATE VALVE/
-HYDRANT EXTENSION/CURB STOP BOX CAP
REPAIR-WATER DEFT
17221 WATERITE INC POOL LIFT-COMMUNITY CENTER
1955.00
17222 WEST WELD BACKING PAD/CARBIDE BITS-EQUIPMENT MAINT
90.31
17223 ROBERTA WICK MINUTES-CITY COUNCIL
150.00
17224 JACK L WIEBKE sommal OFFICIAL/FEES PAID
244.00
17225 MORGAN WILLOW PERFORMING ARTS CAMP INSTRUCTOR/FEES PAID
120.00
17226 WINDSONG ASSOCIATION REFUND-OVERPAYMENT UTILITY BILLING . 24.00
17227 WOLLACK & ASSOCIATES INC -LAW ENFORCEMENT EXAMINATION RENTALS-HUMAN
2618.57
RESOURCES DEPT
17228 WILS KXP INC
DUES-RECREATION ADMINISTRATION
20.00
17229 ZACKS INC -CLEANING SUPPLIES/SHOVELS-EQUIPMENT
193.40
MAINTENANCE/UTILITIES DIVISION
17230 JIM ZAIC EXPENSES-BUILDING INSPECTIONS DEPT
15.00
17231 ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE 1ST AID SUPPLIES-COMMUNITY CENTER
69.55
11000 AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK BOND PAYMENTS
168687.50
11000 NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA N A BOND PAYMENTS
262837.74
15033 VOID OUT CHECK
187.00-
15858 VOID OUT CHECK
50.00-
VOID OUT CHECK
145.50-
16411 VOID OUT CHECK
50.00-
16426 VOID OUT CHECK
120.00-
16c02 VOID OUT CHECK
51.75-
3 VOID OUT CHECK
9441.00-
b4705399
$1492748.97
It7V1
DISTRIBUTION BY FUNDS
479193.33
1299.55
64076.12
44876.34
50.00
1221.60
800.00
540.00
75.00
168887.50
156186.35
262837.74
7182.41
79338.91
221040.52
1217.83
2825.77
1100.00
10 GENERAL
11 CERTIFICATE OF INDEBT
15 LIQUOR STORE-P V M
17 LIQUOR STORE-PRESERVE
20 CEMETERY OPERATIONS
21 POLICE DRUG FORFEITURE
30 CASH PARK FEES
43 77 FIRE DEBT FUND
44 UTILITY DEBT FUND
45 UTILITY DEBT FD ARE
51 IMPROVEMENT CONST FD
55 IMPROVEMENT DEBT FUND ARE
57 ROAD IMPROVEMENT CONST FD
73 WATER FUND
77 SEWER FUND
80 POLICE CONFISCATED FDS
81 TRUST & ESCROW FUND
88 MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE
$1492748.97
ItzL
SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN CABLE COMMISSION
CO MOSS & 13ARNETT
4800 Norwest Center
90 South Seventh Stre;-.
Minnevolis, MN 55402-4119
(612) 347-0300
347-0448
July 29, 1991
Mr. Carl Jullie
City of Eden Prairie
7600 Executive Dr.
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Mr. Kenneth Rosland
City of Edina
4801 W. 50th St.
Edina, MN 55424
Mr. Jim Genellie
Assistant City Manager
City of Hopkins
1010 So. First St.
Hopkins, MN 55343
Dear Southwest City Managers:
Mr. James F. Miller
City of Minnetonka
14600 Minnetonka Boulevard
Minnetonka, MN 55345
Mr. Jim Prosser
City of Richfield
6700 Portland Avenue
Richfield, MN 55423
Enclosed is the revised update explaining the Relief Extension
recommendation approved at the July 21, 1991 Commission meeting. As discussed
at the Commission meeting, we ask that you present this to your Council at
your earliest convenience to obtain their questions or comments at this point
in the process.
It would be helpful if you could each make a verbal report at the
August 15, 1991 Operating Committee meeting on the response of your Council to
the negotiated package. The information you obtain will contribute to the
drafting of acceptable agreements and future information memos that will be
helpful to the Councils as we move toward Ordinance amendment.
Please call me at 347-0448 if you have any questions on the enclosed
summary.
VerrUuly yours,
)
AEH/mfd
Enclosure
1248ZMFD
cc: Ann Mathews
Debra S. Cottons
Karen Anderson
Cities of Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka & Richfield le
SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN CABLE COMMISSION
Go MOSS & BARNETT
4800 Norwest Center
90 South Seventh Street
Minneapolis, MN S5402-4119
(612) 347-0300
SUMMARY OF KEY ELEMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN
ACIREMENT_INLODEIEF
7/24/91
Unless otherwise identified the changes begin August 1, 1992:
• 5% franchise fee to Cities
• Paragon Cable assumes full responsibility for "local
programming'
• News show production beginning November 24, 1991
• Annual budget $347,000, escalated by 5% each
year and deducted from gross revenues prior to
calculation of the franchise fee
• Beginning November, 1993, news show will
continue or $100,000 of budget will be devoted
to local origination
• Continued coordination of programming with
Cities and Commission
• Retain service levels, equipment repair and
replacement as defined in Performance Agreement and
current contracts for local programming
• No itemization of cost for local programming on
customer bills for at least 2 years (July 31, 1994)
• Cooperation and participation between Paragon Cable
and Commission to create meaningful reporting
requirements
• New agreement terminates upon sale or transfer
3372040
Cities of Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka & Richfield
SwSCC
MEMOANDUM
7/24/91
RELIEF EXTENSION REQUEST
The following is the summary of an agreement that has been
reached between representatives of Paragon Cable and the
Southwest Suburban Cable Commission ("SWSCC") at its meeting of
July 24, 1991.
Paragon Cable has requested that the Relief Agreement
remain in effect until the end of the Franchise term, which is
December 31, 1999 (the current termination date for the Relief
Agreement is March 1, 1992). The SWSCC recommends acceptance
of the relief extension request, with certain modifications
(summarized below) as mutually agreed to by the parties.
1. Franchise Fee. The full 5% Franchise fee would be
paid to the Cities beginning August 1, 1992.
According to calculations made by Paragon Cable, the
additional 1% Franchise fee that would then be
received by the Member Cities from August 1, 1992
through December 31, 1999 would amount to
approximately two million dollars.
2. Local Programming Overview. The current formula for
local programming funding, that is the 1% match
between the Cities and the cable company, would
remain in effect until July 31, 1992. The following
funding and services would take effect August 1, 1992:
a. Local Origination Programming. This is
currently funded by the Member Cities in the
amount of $115,000 per year for the "Southwest
Community News" show. This obligation will be
assumed by Paragon Cable upon expiration of the
current contract between Paragon Cable and the
Commission. The current date of termination of
the contract is November 17, 1991. Therefore,
Paragon Cable will start production of the news
show after that date and continue to provide
production through November 17, 1993.
Thereafter Paragon Cable will spend a minimum of
$100,000 from the local programming budget
annually on local origination projects. Paragon
Cable acknowledges that its spending (in at
least 1992 and 1993) may exceed the figures
proposed due to the costs associated with
production of the news show.
b. Local Programming Funding. The Operating
Committee intended that the annual budget would
approximate the current level ($115,000 for the
-2-
news show and $260,000 for public access). The
negotiations resulted in a funding formula that
established a base of $347,000 in 1992 which
will escalate at an annual rate of 5%
thereafter. These funds will support both local
origination and public access.
c. Local Programming Expenses -- Franchise Fee
Calculation. The annual budget for local
programming will be deducted from gross revenues
prior to calculation of the franchise fee when
proposed changes become effective. In other
words, the $347,000 amount will not be included
as part of the revenue of Paragon Cable against
which the 5% Franchise fee is calculated.
d. Other Local Programming Obligations. Paragon
Cable will continue to meet the service levels
described in the Performance Agreement and
Service And Facilities contracts. However, as
subscribers (and this funding) increase, it is
anticipated that the playback hours will be
expanded and additional staff hired as
necessary. Paragon Cable will notify the
Commission of all plans for service enhancements.
e. Local Programming Reports. Because Paragon
Cable and the Commission and Member Cities will
no longer be, in effect, partners in the
development of local programming due to the
match no longer existing, Paragon Cable will not
submit its annual budget to the SWSCC for
approval. However, Paragon Cable will certify
its local programming expenditures and will
provide an overview of local programming
services and enhancements in its annual report
to the SWSCC. Also, pursuant to the CATV Relief
Agreement, Paragon Cable will also provide a
preview of the upcoming year's activity in its
annual business plan.
f. Continued Cooperation. It is intended that
coordination and cooperation in the production
of local programming will continue between the
Cities and Paragon Cable. First, Paragon Cable
proposes to continue production of the
'Southwest Community News show for a period of
at least two (2) years from November 17, 1991 to
the end of 1993. Thereafter, Paragon Cable
proposes to allocate at least $100,000 annually
to local origination (from the local programming
budget) and to discuss program ideas and
requests with the Commission. It may well be
that both parties will agree to continue the
-3-
news show through 1999. It may also be
determined that another format or type of weekly
show would better serve the Cities.
Second, Paragon Cable believes that its local
programming staff has made every effort to be
responsive to the Cities requests for
programming. Most programming is developed
individually with the Cities and it is
recommended that this cooperative effort
continue.
Lastly, local programming has functioned as a
hybrid of public access and local origination.
This is necessary to assure production of
community events, to assist producers in
completing projects, to respond to the myriad of
public requests and to maximize the benefit of
volunteer activity. Paragon Cable proposes to
continue this flexible, needs-based approach to
the delivery of local programming services.
g. Bill Item'zation. Paragon Cable will agree to
refrain from separately itemizing local
programming charges on customer bills through
July 31, 1994. Thereafter, Paragon Cable will
reserve its right to do so. However, in the
event Paragon Cable decides to itemize such
local programming charges on customer bills
after July 31, 1994, the company will provide a
sixty day notice to the SWSCC and allow the
Commission time to comment. Further, the SWSCC
and Member Cities retain the right to legally
challenge or object to Paragon Cable's
itemization.
h. Stipulation for Renewal Purposes. Paragon Cable
will agree to enter into a stipulation
indicating that, for purposes of Franchise
renewal, the levels of support for local
programming contained in the Agreement extending
the CATV Relief Agreement should be treated as
if they were contained in the original Franchise
proposal.
3. Termination of Aareement. It will be understood
between Paragon Cable and the Member Cities, that
although the Relief Agreement is extended through
December 31, 1999, this new Agreement will terminate
upon the sale or transfer of the cable system.
4. Reporting Requirements. The reporting requirements
included in the CATV Relief Agreement will be
reviewed and revised, as necessary, to assure that
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meaningful reports are prepared for purposes of the
SWSCC's ongoing administration of the Franchise and
in preparation for Franchise renewal.
In conclusion, the above summary outlines an agreement in
principle that was recently approved by the SWSCC. The review
of the request for extension of relief has been a highly
complex matter. We believe that what is presented in this
memorandum provides a simple straight forward approach in
resolving any issues or concerns and allows both the Commission
and Paragon Cable to achieve their goals.
The Commission will continue to keep the Member Cities
apprised of the process leading to ordinance amendments in
ongoing updates as necessary and appropriate.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission
THROUGH: Carl Jullie, City Manager
FROM: Bob Lambert, Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources
DATE: July 18, 1991
SUBJECT: Recommendation for Community Center Expansion Program
The City Council has reviewed a preliminary cost estimate to construct an addition to the Eden
Prairie Community Center that would include a second ice rink at a cost of approximately 1.8
million dollars including the cost to buy out the North Star lease and architectural fees. City
staff requests the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources commission and the City Council to
review and approve the program e1 ,r1ents that would be included in this facility expansion.
City staff would recommend the Council obtain bids that would include the following:
1. Size of Rink - Expansion of the Community Center to include a regulation ice rink,
85'x200' identical in size to the existing ice rink, as well a bid for an Olympic size rink
that would be 100'x200'. All indications from the major users of this rink, as well as
managers of other ice arenas recommend construction of an Olympic size rink as our
second ice rink. The estimated cost for the larger rink is approximately $180,000 above
the regulation ice rink.
2. Impact on North Star Addition - The City is presently negotiating with the Minnesota
North Stars to buy out their lease in order to allow the City to construct the necessary
team locker rooms to accommodate a second ice rink in the space presently used by the
North Stars. The City is also discussing the interest the School District might have to
purchase a portion of that space for an expansion of the high school hockey team locker
room. If we are unable to negotiate the acquisition of the North Star area at a cost
significantly less than the cost to construct those same facilities on the end of the rink,
staff would be recommending constructing those facilities at the end of the rink. Staff
will report to the City Council upon completion of negotiations with the North
Stars and with the School District regarding these issues. These issues must be resolved
prior to initiating final design.
3. Office Space - The initial design for the Community Center did not provide sufficient
office space for staff necessary to administer that facility. Staff recommend expending
the administrative offices in to the two team locker rooms immediately adjacent to the
offices in order to accommodate office space for the Community Center Manager and
the copy facilities, as well as the Aquatic Supervisor and her staff. The two team
locker rooms that would be lost due to this expansion would then be added either in the
North Star area or in the new addition on the end of the new rink. (Office space for the
recreation staff that have been "temporarily" using Meeting Room A for five years, will
have to be addressed when the Council decides on a permanent City Hall.)
4. An additional item that should be addressed by the architect is the feasibility of enclosing
the area above the North Star team locker room and the compressor room when the new
addition is added. This may be a very low cost addition of approximately 6000 square
feet of space, or it may not be feasible if the existing ceilings are not constructed as
load bearing structures. The feasibility of using this space might address other needs such
as additional storage space, added meeting rooms, a *teen center" and permanent
recreation staff office space. Use of this space could be developed at a later date if it is
planned for now.
5. The final item that should be addressed is the entry to the Community Center. This entry
improvement was proposed by staff in 1990 and includes safer automobile access, limited
short-term parking and a safer pick-up/drop-off area, as well as a much more functional
pedestrian access to the building.
Although there are other Community Center improvements that some may wish to address at this
time simply because the Community Center addition is being considered, staff would recommend
limiting the program for the Community Center addition to the above mentioned improvements.
BL:lca
facility/bob
-MEMORANDUM-
TO: Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: Carl J. Jullie, City Manager
FROM: Eugene A. Dietz, P.E., Director of Public Works
DATE: July 25, 1991
SUBJECT: Parks/Public Works Facility
Alternative Analysis
City staff has collaborated to review potential sites for a new Parks/Public Works Maintenance
facility to replace the existing building and site which will be taken as part of the TH 212 road
construction project. Our conclusion is that a combination of the Eaton building plus
approximately 5 acres of satellite storage facility is the most desirable and potentially the most
cost effective alternative for the maintenance facility relocation.
EXISTING FACILITY
The existing joint-use facility for Parks and Public Works consists of approximately 33,000
square feet of building on 4-1/2 acres of land. The site at the corner of Mitchell Road and TH
5 is jointly used by the Utilities Division and Fire Station No. 1 and these figures represent a
prorated share of the nine acres available at the site. The approved plan for TH 212 includes
an interchange at Mitchell Road and both the Fire Station and virtually all of the maintenance
facility would be lost to that construction project.
The current facility was built in 1983 and had the capabilities for expansion. However, because
of the TH 212 project, no proposal to expand at the present site has been forwarded to City
Council -- even though the building facility and the storage space is extremely cramped at
present. We currently rent winter storage space in Chanhassen to store off-season equipment
and two utility vehicles and the trailer-mounted generator are stored at the Fire Station at
Technology Drive and TH 169. Material storage behind the old City Hall has been the source
of neighborhood complaints in 1991.
FACILITY NEEDS
City Council authorized the architectural firm of Setter, Leach and Lindstrom, Inc. to review
the adequacy of the existing Eaton building as a potential maintenance facility site. As part of
that review process, the consultant performed an abbreviated space requirements study.
Ultimately, we believe we need a permanent facility of approximately 60,000 square feet. At
this time, 40,000 square feet would accommodate the space needs of the current staff and
equipment compliment and it is likely that a new building could be staged with a first phase of
45,000 square feet and expansion to 60,000 square feet in the future. From the viewpoint of
providing a permanent site to accommodate all outdoor storage and building needs, it would be
desirable to have a site with a minimum of 15 acres and preferably as much as 20 acres --
depending on location and need for buffering from adjacent land uses.
THREE SITES REVIEWED
With the above space need requirements noted, the choices for a new facility location in Eden
Prairie are limited. However, three reasonable alternatives have surfaced and a general
description of each follows along with a comparison chart shown on the last page. The sites are
generally identified as Eaton, Zylka and Airport site. The airport location site is not fully
described, since a couple of alternatives exist for that particular location. Further, based on
experience with the premature identification of the Marshall site as a potential maintenance
facility, details of screening should be developed before a specific location is proposed to the
public. In addition, the cost analysis is in general terms so that current land owners would not
be unduly concemed or overly encouraged about the price estimated for acquisitions.
EATON SITE
Staff was asked to review this site by the City Council earlier this spring. Although the review
process began with some trepidation, this site has in fact turned out to be the preferred site by
City staff. Eaton subdivided this building and site from the existing property in 1991 resulting
in a 66,000 square foot building on approximately 7.5 acres of property located at the westerly
end of Technology Drive cul-de-sac. The attached letter dated June 11 from Setter, Leach and
Lindstrom, summarizes the space requirements along with the general scope of work necessary
to convert the building to a maintenance facility at a cost of $3.2 million.
The singularly outstanding advantage of this site is the location -- access to the community via
a good road system to work sites for the Maintenance staff; more rapid response time for service
delivery; and supervision of the location would be easier due to proximity to other City facilities.
In addition, the Eaton site would be an appropriate land use for a maintenance facility. There
are other industrial uses in the area and it is likely that the school district bus garage will be
located immediately to the south and west of the location. Recycling an existing building which
has proved to be difficult to market may be better for the community than purchasing another
site, which might have a higher and better land use and a more productive tax revenue.
From the perspective of managing our facilities, getting approximately 10 percent more space
than what we believe to be ultimately necessary is certainly a strong benefit for this site. An
initial construction for a new facility at 45,000 square feet might be the best financing plan, but
would then require an often times painful decision to expand at a future date.
One of the major drawbacks of the site is the size --7.5 acres. A desirable size for a permanent
facility is at least 15 acres. It appears that we could enlarge the site slightly by picking a
compatible alignment for the extension of Technology Drive to Wallace Road. MnDOT will be
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building this frontage road as part of the TH 212 project and as long as the alignment would
accommodate the proposed bus garage for the school district, some flexibility in the alignment
could maintain the largest site possible. It would be necessary therefore to acquire 5-6 acres in
another location for outside storage of materials.
The total estimated cost (1991 dollars) for the Eaton site including initial purchase price,
remodeling, architectural fees, and additional acres for outside storage is approximately $5.4
million. This price assumes a high-end purchase price for the site and a high-end cost for
remodeling. If we are able to react to this location in the near future, we could potentially save
on the purchase price due to the currently depressed market as well as the very favorable
construction market for remodeling the site. It is easily conceivable that a savings of nearly $1
million could be realized -- based on a small savings on the initial purchase price and a rather
substantial savings on the remodeling costs with final plans and specifications available.
AIRPORT SITE
There are two or three potential sites along Pioneer Trail either on or adjacent to airport
property which could conceivably be utilized for a maintenance facility. The significant
advantage to these sites is that they are not constrained and it would be possible to obtain 20
acres, which would provide for all future needs for the Parks and Street operations. The two
primary disadvantages are the proximity to residential areas and the location. As we have
witnessed in the Marshall location, the mere concept of a non-traditional use in a relatively close
proximity to residential neighborhoods can cause a great deal of distress. However, with a 20
acre site, we are convinced that we could more than adequately screen the location with
significant berming and landscape materials. These sites would require rezoning, since the
guideplan shows the area as open space.
From a management perspective, the location is the most significant drawback of the sites. A
quick review of our street and park system identifies that we would significantly increase travel
time to perform maintenance activities and supervision would be more "long-distanced.
The final unknown for this site is based on the fact that it is outside of the MUSA line. If City
Council should elect to pursue this site, it would be necessary to begin a conversation with
Metropolitan Council on a MUSA line expansion.
The total ultimate cost for the airport alternative is estimated at $5 million. This assumes both
an initial construction of 45,000 square feet and an addition of 15,000 square feet in the future
(estimated in 1991 dollars). The expansion is estimated at $1 million, leaving a net initial cost
of $4 million for the project, which includes land acquisition, architectural fees, and site work.
Since the land is vacant and the prices are based on new construction, the estimates should be
fairly accurate. In other words, any substantial reduction in price due to high-end estimating
is not expected.
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ZYLKA SITE
This site is located at the northwest corner of TH 169 and Pioneer Trail (CSAH 1). This site
is 16 acres in size and is shown on the guideplan as a combination of industrial and multi-family
residential. While the acreage is sufficient for our uses, a portion of the site falls away to the
floodplain and would require substantial grading in order to develop enough usable space. By
way of advantages, the site appears to be compatible with adjacent land uses and the owner
expects to put it on the market shortly. Disadvantages include the grading necessary to develop
the site and location. The site issues can be resolved with money, but the location issue once
again would put a facility outside the center of the City and require extra travel time for
maintenance activities.
The total ultimate estimated cost is $5.2 million for this site and includes architectural fees, land
acquisition, site work and both initial construction of 45,000 square feet plus the expansion of
15,000 square feet. Once again, the expansion costs of $1 million could be deferred until a
future date, leaving the net initial cost at $4.2 million. The building costs should be fairly
accurate, but the land cost is estimated based on current market conditions. Frankly, if market
conditions were right, a higher and better use which could command a slightly higher land price
might be reasonable for the current owner. Since the owner has not established a selling price
at this time, the estimate could be low by 5% or more.
ANTICIPATED FINANCING
With the money that has been set aside for a satellite storage facility during the past three budget
years and the expected value of the current maintenance facility along with some moving and
relocation costs to be paid by MnDOT, we can expect that there will be approximately $3
million of funding available for a new facility. If we were to exactly replace the current facility
at the airport site, that would be approximately the amount of money needed. However, with
an initial building program of 45,000 square feet at the airport site, there would be a need of
approximately $1 million from the General Fund to make the project work.
The preferred alternate at the Eaton site could result in a General Fund expenditure of between
$1.4 and $2.4 million -- with a strong probability of $1.4 to $2.0 million. The difficulty with
funding the preferred alternative is that the entire ultimate space needs are available immediately
and virtually none of the costs could be deferred for an extended period of time. However, the
5 acres necessary for outdoor storage could probably be deferred for three to five years, with
the only concern being the availability of land in the future. Some innovations on that aspect
could include having the Utility Fund purchase a portion of the existing site from the General
Fund since there will be some remnant of the maintenance facility left at the current site which
will be needed for the future water plant expansion.
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SUMMARY
The following table summarizes the general issues relating to site selection for a Parks and
Public Works maintenance facility. Perhaps the most nebulous but potentially the most
significant site issue is the location of the new complex. The Eaton location is attractive for the
same reasons that the current facility is a great location for maintenance purposes. It is central
in the City, close to the Police Department and City Hall and has good public road access.
The airport site is the next best site location, but is about 2-1/2 miles from the intersection of
TH 5 and Mitchell Road. This means that approximately 75% of all maintenance trips will be
increased by 5 miles (round trip), fuel dispensing operations for a fleet of over 160 vehicles will
result in the increased fuel use and lost time forever. Using the average City employee's salary
and an extra 10 minutes for travel time for 100 vehicles results in a present worth for gasoline
fill ups of over $150,000. This is just one tangible piece of evidence in a multitude of intangible
concepts related to location from the perspective of travel time to work sites and supervision of
work crews.
ALTERNATIVE MAINTENANCE SITE COMPARISON
CRITERIA EATON AIRPORT ZYLKA
Cost Initial $3.8-4.8 mil 84.0 mil $4.2 mil
Cost Ultimate $4.4-5.4 mil $5.0 mil $5.2 mil
Location Excellent Fair Fair
Site Size Negative Positive Marginal
Initial Space 66,000 S.F. 45,000 S.F. 45,000 S.F.
Ultimate Space 66,000 S.F. 60,000 S.F. 60,000 S.F.
Neighborhood Compatibility Yes No Yes
Zoning Required No Yes Yes
MUSA Expansion No Yes No
Highest/Best Use of Site Yes No No
Staff is convinced that the Eaton site represents the best choice for the permanent maintenance
facility (in conjunction with 5-6 acres of outdoor storage). While the price tag is higher, the
long-term advantages appear to be significant. The opportunity to construct a new facility from
"scratch" is desirable, but the slightly larger than necessary space at the Eaton building should
easily provide the flexibility necessary to develop a high quality and efficient maintenance
facility.
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Setter. Leach & Lindstrom. Inc.
AM/1AV EligrneerS
1100 Peavey Building 2nd Avenue 58th Street
Minneapolis. Minnesota 55412-2454
Phone 612/S38.874t Fax M21338-4840
June 11, 1991
Mi. Bob Lambert
Director of Parks and Natural Resources
City of Eden Prairie
7600 Executive Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
RE: Public Works Garage/Park Maintenance Facility
Dear Mr. -Lambert:
The enclosed plans diagram the general scope of work necessary if the Eaton
Building were renovated for use as a new Public Works Garage/Park
Maintenance Facility for the City of Eden Prairie.
The plan organization is based on interviews with City staff regarding
their future space needs. The summary of these space requirements is also
enclosed with this letter. Several alternatives showing how these space
needs might be best accommodated in the Eaton Building were evaluated in
arriving at this Schematic Plan.
Based on the schematic plan enclosed, a construction cost estimate has been
prepared using the 1991 Means Cost Data guide as well as Setter, Leach &
Lindstrom's recent experience on a very similar project. We believe that
the construction cost (in 1991 dollars) to modify the Eaton Building for
the use described above will be $3,221,000. This estimate includes a 10%
planning and design contingency.
Although the drawing shows the scope of the work in more complete detail,
a general summary of the work follows:
1. Add a new fuel island as well as additional paving for parking and
a new site access point from the Future Technology Drive.
2. Paint exterior precast walls. Exterior walls at the south wall of
the building would be re-clad.
3. Install a new roof.
E octal 000011u.ty Emp:owr
Mr. Bob Lambert
June 11, 1991
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4. Rather extensive modification of the existing interior floor slabs
will be necessary to add or revise floor drains throughout the
building.
5. Rather extensive modification of the existing office space will be
necessary for City use.
6. Provides new ventilating and air conditioning system throughout the
building.
7. Provide a new electrical service as well as new electrical system to
meet the user needs.
We believe that this letter with the enclosed drawings and space sunnary
provide the information you requested, however, if you wish to discuss this
further please call us. Thank you very much for allowing us to be of
service to the City of Eden Prairie.
Very truly yours,
Walter Daniels, AIA
Project Manager
WD/lra (p-1)
1848.004.01
Enclosure
740
9,180
3,100 (4 bays)
448
414
13,882
1,200
18,360
6,000 (5 bads 75 cisep)
900
1,800 (30 x 60)
576
28,836
Setter, [cat& & Lindstrom,
Architects& Engineers
1100 Peavey Building 2nd Avenue at Hth Street
inneaprdis. Minnesota 55402-2454
Phone 6121338-8741 Fax 612/3384840
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE/PARK MAINTENANCE FAClUTY
Summary of Future Space Requirements
May 21, 1991
FACE
EXISTING AREA (NSF) NEW AREA (NSF)
OFFICES:
Lobby
Offices
Lunchroom and Lockers
Training Room
SUBTOTAL OFFICE FUNCTIONS
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
Truck Wash
Large Equipment Storage
(includes street department)
Equipment Maintenance
Parts
Welding Bay
Maintenance Equipment & Tools
SUBTOTAL PUBLIC WORKS
PARK MAINTENANCE:
Wood Working
Secure Storage
Hazardous Chemicals
Paints
Metal Work
Paint Booth
Large Equipment Storage
SUBTOTAL PARK MAINTENANCE
TOTAL NSF BUILDING
(Without mechanical/electrical or circulation)
330
500
816
3,300
1,836
2,500
1,000
2,982
7,300
1,200
1,200
310
600
150
150
150
150
1,200
1,200
352
720
13,000 •
20,000
16,362
24,020
33,226 NSF
60,156 NSF
• includes 2 other buildings used for storage (4800 sf and 1500 sf)
, Equal Opppri.,:y Empoye,