HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 03/23/1976 •
JOHN FRANE
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 1976 7:30 PM, CITY HALL
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mayor Wolfgang Penzel, Billy Bye, Sidney
Pauly, Joan Meyers and Tim Pierce
COUNCIL STAFF: City Manager Roger Ulstad; City Attorney
Harlan Perbix; Planner Dick Putnam; Finance
Director John Frane; Director of Community
Services Marty lessen; Engineer Carl Jullie;
Joyce Provo, Recording Secretary
INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS.
II. MINUTE
- A. Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Thursday, March 4, 1976. Page 2020
B. Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, March 9, 1976. Page 2027
C.Minutes of the Joint Council/Planning Commission Meeting held Page 2051
Monday, March 15, 1976.
III. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Minnesota Protective Life Insurance request for PUD concept and Page 2053
development stage approval and rezoning from Rural to Office District.
The 5.42 acre site is located north of Leona Road and east of TH 169
In the MCA.
IV. PETITIONS, REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Request from the Eden Prairie-Hoskins-Minnetonk&League of Women Voters
for a contribution to be used for the League sponsored "Town Meeting" . Page 2066
V.ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
A. 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 313, granting Carnes/Tangen rezoning Page 2067
from Rural to R1-22 for 3 lots.
B. 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 314, granting Maple Leaf Acres rezoning Page 2069
from Rural to RM 6.5 and R1-13.5.
Council Agenda -2 - Tuesday, March 23, 1976
VI.REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
A. Reports by Council Members.
B. Report of City Engineer
1. Receive feasibility report for street improvements on School Road
and Eden Court, Project STR 75-3-18. Page 2072
2. Agreement for 1976 engineering services with RCM Associates. Page 2081
3. Change Order No. 3, I.C. 51-263, northeast area Trunk Watermain Page 2089
Project, G.L. Contracting, Inc.
C.Report of Director of Community Services
1. Resolution No. 1106 expressing support for legislation to fund Page 2090
Regional Parks.
2. County Road 4 Bikeway/Hikeway-- Discussion of Design - - Page 2092
• Development.
3. Specifications for a Stake Truck for the Park Department.
D.Report of Planning Director
1. Discussion on Hennepin County Transportation Plan meeting held
March 4, 1976. (continued from March 9th Council Meeting)
E. Report of City Manager
1. Discussion of Suburban Hennepin County Organization.(continued Page 2115
from March 9th Council meeting).
F. Report of Finance Director
1. Clerk's License List. Page 2115
2. Payment of Claims Nos. 8964 - 1059. Page 2116
VII.NEW BUSINESS
VIII.AD]OURNMENT.
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UNAPPROVED MINUTES
DDJN PRAIRIE CITY CoUNCIii •
THURSDAY, March 4, 1976 7:30 PM, CITY HALL
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mayor Wof lfgang Penzel
Joan Meyers
Tim Pierce
Sidney Pauly
COUNCIL STAFF PRESENTz City Manager Roger Dieted
City Attorney Harlan Perbix
Planner Dick Putnam
City Engineer Carl Jullie
Recording Secretary, Donna Stanley
INVOCATION - City Manager, Roger Ulatad
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL- Pierce, Penzel&Meyers were present. Bye arrived at meeting at
7:45 PM; Pauly arrived at 7:50 PM.
• I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
The following item was requested to be added to the Nev Business category.
A. Discussion of possible topics at meeting with Legislators on Saturday.
MOTION: Pierce moved, seconded by Meyers, to approve Agenda as amended.
Motion carried unanimously.
II. PUBLIC HEARING$
A. Hobert H. Mason& Fraser School. Inc.. reouest for PUB approval.
;ezonina from Rural to RN 6.5 and ureliminary plat approval.
Mayor Penzel opened public hearing requested by Robert H. Mason&
Fraser School, Inc. regarding 4 acre site located in the the northeast
corner of the intersection of the Bast/West Parkway and Preserve Blvd.,
and introduced Dr. Robert Kowalczyk, Executive Director of the Fraser
School.
Dr. Kowalczyk gave a slide presentation of the proposal and offered as
additional information, his experience in initiating research across the
U.S. in existing group homes. For background information, be stated
the approval of the program by the Human Rights Commission, the South
Hennepin Human Services Commission, and the Planning Commission of Eden
Prairie.
Mr. James Robin, landscape architect, spoke to the site and responded to
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questions on how much of the site would have to be filled and where this
fill would come from. He stated that the entire site would have to be
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A. Robert H. Mason& Fraser School. Inc. . . .amuroval (oont'd)
raised to provide adequate drainage, and we will receive fill from the
Winslow site next door.
Mr. Bart Jordan, Board member of the Fraser School, was introduced and
presented the plans for the houses and site development. He emphasized
that they were trying to make the homes large, airy, and pleasant and
these houses would cost about S150,000.
Mayor Penzel called for Planner Dick Putnam to review the Planning Commission
. Minutes and other reports.
Planner Putnam gave a brief summary of the various bodies which had re-
viewed the Plan and their action. He spoke to the Planning Commission
Minutes of January 26, 1976, touching on the six points on which Motion
Your was based upon.
City Attorney Perbix explained, for the benefit of some of the people, that
Ordinance 289 came in advance of any other ordinance in the State on this
type of legislation, and that State Law came after ours and did make some
changes.
• Mayor Penzel called for questions from the Council.
Kowalczyk responded to questions from Meyers regarding the residents
integration socially in the nn,mmrnity and the guarantee of the highest
quality of parents obtained. He said that social integration into the
neighborhood was part of the plan, and that the Department of Public
Welfare has set the guidelines for training and other qualifications of
the house parents.
Pierce inquired as to where the young adults would be coming from and how
it would be handled. Kowalczyk answered that they would be mainly from
the south and southwest suburban area, and it would be dictated by the
Department of Welfare, based on the needs of the residents.
Council members had questions ons the use of the recreational facilities
by the residents - Kowalczyk stated they will control the element of too
many going down to use the facilities at one time, and hoped to involve
volunteers,because of the handicap of some of the residents; the possibility
of breaking down the project into stages - problem was that training time
would be wasted; State and Federal approval applicable at this time - approval
cannot be received until Council approval is given;&Hording for the project -
Kowalczyk assured members that funding was available.
Mayor Penzel opened the meeting to the audience.
John Sakella and John Retterath presented a series of five letters against
the proposal, and in favor of keeping Ordinance 289, with additional signa-
tures from Preserve opponents.
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A. Robert H. Mason& Fraser School. Inc. . . . auaroval (cont'd)
John Bergen, 8705 Bentwood Drive, Preserve, wasio was �tsed wh the ich would proposal
because he felt that the average age ,
the age of 34, would mean that many would not be graduates of the Fraser
School, and therefore, not trained.
There was discussion on the selection of the residents, which Kowalczyk
said would be made by the Intake Committee, made up of parents, professionals,
and lay people, and with our input. He added that approximately 75% of
residents will be Fraser School graduates.
Fred Berglund, 7835 Bien Court, speaking to the letter opposing the pro-
posal because it would be similiar to an institution, defended institutions,
stating that the Mayo Clinic and Univ. of Minnesota were institutions, and
was in favor of the proposal.
Sakella, Preserve, felt the proposal was to provide "family environment" and
should house six,rather than twelve, which made it an institutional size.
Bye spoke to the letters submitted by Sakella and felt they were too late
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for the Council to study, since they were introduced only tonight.
Joan Dudley, Preserve, apologized for the lateness of the letters and said
their intention had been to submit them earlier. She requested that the
Council go over them and give them some answers.
Bye spoke to some of the letters and briefly answered some of the questions.
Pauly requested that Don Hess of the Preserve and City Attorney Perbix
speak to letter no. 4.
Mr. Hess stated that there are no restrictions at all for Preserve residents
to use any of the facilities which have been provided by the developer.
Attorney Perbix spoke to the question of the Preserve "Declaration of
Covenants", and stated that our position is that those are private rights
of the people building the homes and not rights that the City gets involved
with.
John Davis, 11240 Windrow Dr., Preserve, felt the homes should be scattered
throughout the neighborhood
MOTION 1: Bye moved, seconded by Meyers, to close public hearing and to
adopt Resolution No. 1098. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION 2: Bye moved, seconded by Pierce, to approve the first reading of
Ordinance 213 from Rural to RM 6.5 and to direct the Staff and City Attorney
to draft a Developers agreement, containing recommendations from Planning
Commission Minutes of January 26. 1976. Motion carried unanimously.
Pauly questioned point no. 2 of the Planning Commission recommendations
referring to future family care homes being allowed in the Preserve.
City Manager Ulstad stated that Attorney Perbix will review this point
prior to the second reading.
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A. Nobert H. Mason& Fraser School. Inc.. . .aval (cont'd)
MOTION 3: Meyers moved, seconded by Bye, to adopt Resolution 1099, approv
ing preliminary plat, lot B, block 2. Penzel offered amendment of including
outlot for homeownerts trailway and transfer to Winslope site, agreed to by
Meyers. Motion carried unanimously.
B. jdenvale 11th by Edenvale, Inc.. request for rezonine. to R1-13.5 with lot
gize variances and preliminary plat approval for approximately 22 lots on
6 acres.
Don Peterson presented the proposal of Edenvale llth Addition, by Zachman
Homes and Edenvale Corp., located at intersection of Woodhill Trail and
Edenvale Boulevard.
Mr. Zachman spoke to the proposal, stating that homes would be somewhat on
the order of Summer Woods and Village Woods, except the garage is optional
in order to keep the price down.
Report of the Staff was presented by Planner Putnam, who spoke to a summary
of PR& MR Minutes and recommended approval the proposal subject to the
ee points
outlinedby Mr. Peterson. Addressing himself to the Planning
request regarding setback, he stated that he felt the 301 setback was very
adequate.
City Attorney Perbix questioned Item C. of the recommendation and whether
the bond was to cover the recreation area and bikeway. Putnam responded
that the purpose of the bond was to make sure these points were accomplished,
and if development is finished before people move in the bonding would not
be necessary.
Meyers asked if this project was successful, would the remaining area be
proposed as an extension of this project. Peterson responded that they do
not have a continued option agreement on any other portion except these 22
units.
Meyers questioned the driveway and inquired as to cost for extending the
driveway. Zachman responded it would cost $200 per house, with Peterson
adding that the reason for carrying driveway to the rear of the house was
to give the project a finished look.
Mayor Penzel asked Putnam to speak on background requirements on Planning
Staff Report of January 22.
Planner Putnam spoke to the requirements such as variances which would be
necessary and landscaping.
Pierce suggested that one of the lots be moved around or eliminated to
ease the problem of the driveway, with Peterson responding that they have
experimented with eliminating one lot and that it would increase cost of
other lots by 000 with a gain of only 2'x feet.
Mayor Penzel called for questions and comments from the public.
Mari Dragseth, Preserve, spoke in favor of this project and for alternate
housing, and commented that as a resident of Surmerikod with this type of driveway, they found it very palatable for a growing family with a young imme.
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B. Fdenvale 11th . . .acres (cont'd)
MOTION 1:Pauly moved, seconded by Bye, to close public hearing and to
approve first reading of Ordinance 319 regarding rezoning from RM 6.5 to k'
Rt-13.5, with the lot size variances and direct the City Attorney to draft a develo-
per's agreement with the provisions on Planning Commission recommendation
of February 23, 1976. Fenzel suggested including in developer's agreement,
that Edenvale meet the normal City requirements toward making trailways and
in response to Riley-Purgatory Watershed District letter of January 26 which
states that the developer retain responsibility for providing adequate
erosion control measures on the site regardless of future ownership dof ftthea.
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entire site or subdivided portions thereof. Meyers agreed
Motion carried unanimously.
Peterson commented that he would have a trailway plan in a week and a half
and meet other requirements in their proposal before the second reading.
MOTION 2s Meyers moved, seconded by Bye, to adopt Resolution 1100 based
on revised preliminary plat dated February 5, 1976, that included tot lots,
bikeway, & play area. Notion carried unanimously.
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eration ot
oronertes he northeast southeast and sohwestuadrants of the
4/5 intersection.
City Manager Ulstad gave background information on properties involved.
• Planner Putnam spoke to the reasons why they have initiated the Planned
Study, because of the Guide Plan Update
pda � Pemtom whrequesting
put ittpblbliic
earing
on their proposal, and with the question with it. He suggested eliminating
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Study when we are going to do something
the Pemtom Study and lower right parcel, south of Highway 5.
Pierce inquired whether there were any development pressures. Putnam res-
ponded there were none except the Pemtom Study.
Mayor Fenzel asked for questions from the Public.
Ruth Qneal, 16191 Westgate Trail, submitted letter with signatures against
the Gonyea proposal,po locate at the Northeast corner of Intersection State
Highway 5 and l 4.
Keith Bjerk, 16371 Westgate Trail, asked whether there was something they
could do make sure that something good was done with the property.
Bye responded that in the Comprehensive Guide Plan, which is being updated
at this time, the comeunityb Sequests are part of this.
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Mr. Bjerk questioned the need for a shopping center. Pierce responded that
due to circumstances of existing zoning, there is very little the City can
do.
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C. T.H. 5 and County Road 4 Planned Study'Rezoning. . .4/5 intersection. (oont'd)
Jim Quaal, 16191 Westgate Trail, stated that they were oldest residents
on Westgate Trail, and they were concerned with what used to be a corn-
field. He asked what Eagle Enterprises was going to build.
Planner Putnam responded that it mould be a mini-mail or small shopping
center,and added that the potential is there to develop the same way
commercially on all corners.
. . MJTIONs Meyers moved, seconded by Pauly, to close the public hearing
and to adopt the first reading of Ordinance 320 re-zoning to Planned
Study, the northeast, southeast and southwest quadrants and commercial
17.9 parcel on southeast quadrant, north half of 17.8 and the remaining
parcels on the southwest quadrant. Motion carried unanimously.
Putnam requested map of area be inserted in the Minutes.
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III. REPORTS OF OFFICERS. BOARDS & 00hIIa3sIONS
A. perort of City Engineer
1. lnnrove Plans and Specifications and order advertisement for
bids for utilities and streets for areas F find G of The Preserve
Coranercial Plan. I.C. 51-274 (Res. ho. 1097)
City Manager Ulstad spoke to the plans and specifications for
consideration of the Council and asked for consideration of advertisements.
MOTIONS Meyers moved, seconded by Pierce, to adopt Res. No. 1097
approving plans and specifications and order advertisement for bids
for utilities and streets for areas F and G of the Preserve Commer-
cial Plan, I.C. 51-274.
2. Receive petition for street and utiliti improvements for Red
pock Hills 2nd Addition. I.C. 51-285 (Res. No. 1082)
Mr. Houston, developer, appeared before the Council and responded
to questions regarding the Red Rock Hills 2nd Addition.
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2. floelvq petition for street and gtilitr imnrov. for_Red Book Hills..21- 5 (oont'd)
MOTION: Bye moved, seconded by Pierce, to approve Resolution 1082,
omitting "per their petition letter dated Jan. 30, 1976"(end of 1st para.)
to receive the petition for street and utility improvements for the Red
Rock Hills addition and advertise for bids. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Approve final plat of St.,Jcj►n's Wood 7th Addition (Res. No. 1096)
City Engineer Carl Tullis spoke to the Resolution and stated that
they were in the last stage platting of the St. John's Wood Project,
which has 16 units.
MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Pierce to adopt Resolution No. 1096
approving Final Plat of St. John's Wood Seventh Addition with the follow-
ing additions: ponding provision of the plat be made a matter of record,
and in addition, the residents in St. John's Wood be made aware that the
turn-around shown on plat is a temporary easement and will not be per-
manent. Motion carried unanimously.
IV. NEW BUSINEER
A. pisousaion of possible topics at meeting with Legislators
on Saturday.
Councilwoman Meyers felt that if someone was going to the meeting,
. they should be aware of our concerns.
Concerns discussed were: fiscal disparities, road problems, access to
highways, pending Bills such as' Use Formula for General Hospital,
Metro Open Space Plan, and FAU funding. .
Mayor Fenzel announced that he would attend the meeting.
V. £DJOURNMEN
Bye moved, seconded by Pierce, to adjourn the meeting at 11:15 PM. Nation
carried unanimously.
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UNAPPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 1976 7:30 P.M., VO-TECH AUDITORIUM
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mayor Wolfgang Penzel
Billy Bye
Joan Meyers
Tim Pierce
Sidney Pauly
COUNCIL STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Roger Ulstad
City Attorney Keith Simons
City Engineer Carl Jullie
Director of Community Services Marty lessen
Planning Director Dick Putnam
Recording Secretary Joyce Provo
INVOCATION - Marty lessen, Director of Community Services
ROLL CALL: Penal, Bye, Meyers and Pierce present; Pauly absent.
(Bye was excused from the meeting at 9:50 PM)
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I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
The following items were requested to be added to the New Business category:
A. Discussion of a joint Council/Planning Commission meeting on Guide Plan
Proposal.
B. Report on Hennepin County Transportation Plan meeting of March 4, 1976.
C. Consideration of the Suburban Municipal organization request made by Mayor
Jim Krautkremer of Brooklyn Park.
D. Request from Pemtom to be placed on the Planning Commission agenda of
March 22, 1976, for public hearing on their preliminary plat and rezoning
for the single-family and townhouse development portions of the Mitchell
Lake PUD.
E. Report from Planning Director Putnam on Community Development application.
MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Pierce, to approve the agenda with the
inclusion of the five afore mentioned items under New Business category. Motion
carried unanimously.
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II.MINUTES
A. Minutes of the Joint Council/Planning Commission Meeting held Monday,
February 23, 1976.
MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Pierce, to approve the minutes of
the February 23, 1976 Joint Council/Planning Commission Meeting as
published. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Thursday, February 26, 1976.
pg. 4, para. 6, lines 5 and 6, strike "Staff for further consideration on the
Pemtom Island" and insert in lieu thereof "Parks, Recreation& Natural
Resources Commission for further recommendations on the Mitchell Lake
park areas".
pg. 5, 1st para., line 2, strike "proposals" and insert "proposal review".
" ",2nd para., 5th line, strike "of the land".
" ",in subheading "B", strike "proponent's" and insert "proponents".
" ",4th para., strike "written" and insert "submitted by applicant".
pg. 6, 2nd para.,lst line, strike "Penzel" and insert "Meyers".
pg. 7, 2nd pare. , 3rd line, strike "decision" and insert "recommendation";
in the same para., 4th line, strike "be moved accordingly" and
insert "will be continued".
MOTION: Pierce moved, seconded by Meyers, to approve the minutes
the City Council meeting held February 26, 1976 as published and !I
corrected.
m.ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
A. 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 321 regulating fees and charges
for business licenses, permits and municipal services and amending
Ordinance No. 280.
MOTION: Bye moved, seconded by Pierce, to approve the 2nd
Reading of Ordinance No. 321. Motion carried unanimously.
B. 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 320 licensing and regulating the use
and sale of intoxicating liquor and amending Ordinance No. 202.
MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Bye, to approve the 2nd
Reading of Ordinance No. 320. Motion carried unanimously.
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W.j'UBLIC HEARING
A. Purgatory Creek Open Space Corridor Study
The following members of the Riley-Purgatory Creek Watershed District
Board of Managers participated in discussion during the Purgatory
Creek Open Space Corridor Study Public Hearing:
Howard L. Peterson, President
Conrad B. Fiskness
Donald F. Pennie
Howard Merriman
William Sault
Al Gebhard, Engineer for the Watershed District
Don Brauer, Brauer &Associates, consultant for the Study, gave a
slide presentation illustrating the various sectors involved.
Director of Community Services jessen explained that the Study has
been in the process for a couple of years. A Steering Committee
composed of the staff, City, Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources
Commission and Watershed District was put together to see what direction
should be taken. The recommendation of the Parks, Recreation &Natural
Resources Commission is to accept the idea that it represents as a guide and
to use it as a definition of what kind of open space and how the open
space should be used. Does not necessarily mean land acquisition at
this time.
Howard Peterson, President of the Riley-Purgatory Creek Watershed District,
made a statement on behalf of the Watershed District. (See attached
statement from Howard Peterson dated March 9, 1976).
Dick Anderson, representing the Parks, Recreation& Natural Resources
Commission, restated the Commission's support for the study report.
(Complete statement made by Mr. Anderson, dated March 9, 1976,
attached).
Dick Putnam, City Planner, noted that the Planning Commission has been
considering this study for about 4 months and did take action to utilize the
Purgatory Creek study as a guide to further policy development.
Consultant Brauer, City Attorney Simons,and Watershed District
representatives answered questions of Council members.
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A. Purgatory Creek Open Space Corridor Study (continued)
Mayor Penzel opened the meeting to the audience for their
participation.
Mr. Teas, Box 1156, Hopkins, asked the definition of open space.
Brauer responded that open space means something that is not
developed with urban things. Mr. Teas further stated that Purgatory
Creek should be left as it is.
Gretchen Salyards, 15824 Park Terrace Drive, expressed her
opposition to the study explaining that the Purgatory Creek Corridor
would not be good for bicycle paths.
Martin Diestler, 9905 Bluff Road, felt the Purgatory Creek Study was too
big a program for the small amount of people tax-wise. If implementing
the plan is undertaken, he feels the costs would be much more
prohibitive than what has been indicated. Diestler further questioned
if anything definite was going to be done by the City, or if this is merely
a proposal. Mayor Penzel responded that we are not proposing any land
acquisition at this time.
Ray Welter, Jr., 10844 Blossom Road, felt the costs are way higher
than can be imagined. (Mr.Welter also submitted a written statement
to the Council dated March 9, 1976, which is attached). He further
felt that what the study says and what Brauer has indicated do not
coincide.
James Cullen, 15381 Creekside Court, representing 10 homeowners,
read their signed statement. (Statement attached dated March 9, 1976).
Mr. Cullen further stated that the matter of financing is not discussed
in the report.
Ernest Booth, 6781 Tartan Curve, expressed concern that the Creek goes
through his property about 75' from his home. Brauer responded that there
is nothing that says the path should be right next to the Creek. There isn't
any set pattern, there are alternatives.
Calvin Anderson, 7214 Topview Road, stated it appears we are going
overboard on open space in expense of our neighborhood parks.
Michael J. Pohlen, expressed his concern indicated in attached letter
dated February 3, 1976.
Sally Brown, 10080 Bennett Place, asked how many acres were in the con-
• servancy zone and transistional zone. lessen responded approximately
1,200 acres altogether in the conservancy zone, transistional zone and flood
plain zone. Brauer added that we are proposing the conservancy zone to be
inhabited.
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A. Purgatory Creek Open Space Corridor Study (continued)
Cecil Martin, 6585 Eden Prairie Road, suggested that the City
evaluate their capability of a purchase of this size. questioned if
not the City, who would contribute to these purchases(
Don Hess, The Preserve, stated the Preserve is pro open space but they
do have some reservations. Questioned what is the total impact of
this plan plus all other open space plans? The Preserve thinks there
is a benefit of having more, but how much more? What happens to the
development in the floodplain in Eden Prairie until a plan replaces
this study? Concerned how this would affect The Preserve who are in
a position where they have a committed plan with a good deal of open
space in it. The Preserve would like to be involved in future meetings
on this study.
Dan Hamilton, 11995 Sunnybrook Road, explained that when he attended
a Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission meeting the
questions of priorities for acquisition were discussed and tentative
financing for the acquisition. Jessen responded that the Parks, Recreation
&Natural Resources Commission did not take any action on these two
items, however would be prepared to discuss these pending the outcome
of the Public Hearing. Jessen further stated that we have preliminarily
explored but do not have any answers on funding that will be available.
We know that some may be available, we do not know for certain that we
would qualify. The plan is not an implementation program. We are not
actively soliciting funding. No specific financing plan or implementation
program has been developed.
Don Pennie, Watershed District, noted that one of the things the
Watershed District is trying to achieve is some master guide plan to
look at.
Bye expressed his opinion that there are a great number of concerns
which have been expressed and thought there is some misunderstanding
as to exactly what the situation is as far as this study is concerned.
MOTION: Bye moved to continue the Public Hearing on the Purgatory
Creek Open Space Corridor Study to March 23 and allow the community
to acquaint themselves further with the study, and to allow staff and
Council to take into account some of the opinions expressed. Motion
died for lack of a second.
Jerry Catt, 18600 Duck Lake Trail, stated he appreciated the study and
thinks we need a plan,whether this is the plan we need he does not
know. It is hard to support a plan unless we know the specifics of how
we're going to implement it.
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A. Purgatory Creek Open Space Corridor Study (continued)
Elizabeth Bryant, former Eden Prairie homeowner, stated she approves
of the study that has been prepared. It is not a binding document,
it is a good plan, it is a beginning, and hopes that due consideration
and thought be given to what we do with our natural resources.
Bob Kruell, 6780 Tartan Curve, explained that he thoroughly under-
stands the Purgatory Creek Study and urged the adoption and implementation
of same.
(Other information received but not read at Council meeting attached
to minutes).
MOTION: Pierce moved, seconded by Bye, to continue the Public
Hearing on the Purgatory Creek Open Space Study to April 13, 1976 and
give an opportunity for any rebuttal to the questions that have
arisen here and also any new concerns the people might have to bring
before the Council at that time. Bye and Penzel voted "aye", Pierce
and Meyers voted "nay". Motion failed.
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A five minute recess was called by Mayor Penzel at this time.
MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Pierce, to close the Public
Hearing and to say it is the intent of the City of Eden Prairie to preserve,
protect, rehabilitate and manage the Purgatory Creek resource;the
Purgatory Creek Study is accepted as a guide to achieve this intent;
the Council direct the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission
to prioritize the critical areas, priotitize areas of acquisition and/or
recreational development; to explore funding availability; to develop
a general long range implementation program, and further to initiate
action on measures possibly legally, physically and financially for
1976 with the Watershed District and the Department of Natural Resources
relating to cleanup, planting, erosion control and;ough fish control;
direct the Planning and Zoning Commission to develop land use control
methods for the conservancy and translational zones and report to the
Council when recommendations are ready;and direct the Council to call
another Public Hearing for these proposals and implementation strategies.
Meyers and Pierce voted "aye", Bye and Penzel voted "nay".Motion failed.
MOTION: Pierce moved, seconded by Bye, to continue the Public Hearing
until April 13, 1976 and take into consideration the questions that have arisen
from the citizens here tonight, ask response from staff and different
• advisory commissions, and also allow citizens a ten-day period to bring
in written statements of their objections to the Study. Motion carried
unanimously.
Council Minutes - 7 - Tuesday, March 9, 1976
V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
A. Reports by Council Members
Mayor Penzel observed the fact that the Eden Prairie Center had
opened on March 3 as scheduled.
B. Report of Finance Director
1. Payment of Claims Nos. 8863 - 8963
MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Pierce, to approve
Claims Nos. 8863 - 8963. Meyers, Pierce and Penzel voted
"aye". Motion carried unanimously.
2. Clerk's License List
MOTION: Pierce moved, seconded by Meyers, to approve the
Clerk's License List dated March 9, 1976. Motion carried
unanimously.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
Discussion of a joint Council/Planning Commission meeting on vide Plan
Plan Proposal.
MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Pierce, to set a special
meeting of the Council and Planning Commission for Monday, March 15
at 7:00 PM, City Hall, for the purposes of discussing the Guide Plan
Consultant proposal. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Report on Hennepin County Transportation Plan meetinq of March 4, 1976.
City Planner Putnam explained that a representative from the Planning
Commission did attend this meeting,however he is ill and Mr. Putnam has been
unable to receive a report from him. It was the consensus of the Council that this
item be continued to the March 23rd Council meeting.
C. Consideration of the Suburban Municipal Organization request made by
Mayor Tim Krautkremer of Brooklyn Park.
Meyers explained that the idea behind the resolution from Mayor
Krautkremer is that the Suburban Hennepin County municipalities would
organize to fund lobbying efforts at the Legislature regarding legislation
and its impact on suburban Hennepin County only. This organization
would lobby mainly on fiscal issues and their purpose would be to protect
the suburbs. It was the general consus of the Council that this
item be continued to the March 23rd Council meeting.
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VI. NEW BUSINESS (continued)
D. Request from Pemtom to be placed on the Planning Commission's
agenda of March 22, 1976. for public hearing on their preliminary
plat and rezoning for the single-family and townhouse development
portions of the Mitchell Lake PUD.
The Council received letter from James R. Hill, P.E. Senior Vice
President of Pemtom, dated March 4, 1976.
MOTION: Pierce moved, seconded by Meyers, to set a public hearing
for Pemtom on their preliminary plat and rezoning for the single-family
and townhouse development portions of the Mitchell Lake PUD for
April 27, 1976. Motion carried unanimously.
E. #teport from Planning Director Putnam on Community Development
application.
Planning Director Putnam explained that the City of Eden Prairie
will be submitting the application to Hennepin County for
Community Development funds. He further stated that the City is
requesting of the Metropolitan Council that Eden Prairie does not
desire to build any assisted housing within the next two years, but
maybe will in the 3rd year, as we have more than met our quota
for the next two years.
VII. }1DIOURNMENT
MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Pierce, to adjourn the meeting at
10:25 PM. Motion carried unanimously.
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A primary function of the Riley-Purgatory Creek Watershed District is to review
proposed land developments in the Purgatory Creek Watershed to insure that any
detrimental impact by land development on this water resource system is minimized.
As the Manager% home reviewed the many land developments proposed along Purgatory
Creek individually, they came to realize that options for preserving the natural
beauty and esthetic value of the Creek Valley would be lost without an overall
study leading to guidelines and a specific plan to preserve much, if not all,
the natural features of this Valley. In order to Etlet define the important
fear res of the Purgatory Creek Valley, the Riley-Purgatory Creek Watershed District
and the city of Eden Prairie, cooperatively funded a study to define the natural
features of the Creek Valley and to define the development boundaries of an open
space corridor along the Creek to preserve that area worthy of saving. The result
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of that study is the Purgatory Creek Open Space Corridor Report that is the subject
of this public hearing.
As developments along the Creek are proposed, the Watershed District and the
city of Eden Prairie will use the'study to insure that resources of the Creek
,Valley are preserved as open space areas for future generations and that the
scenic vistas of the Creek Valley are developed carefully an as not to detract
from the scenic value of the Creek Valley as a community resource.
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DRAFT POSITION STATEMENT FOR PURGATORY HEARING
TO: The Eden Prairie City Council and Board of Managers for the
Riley-Purgatory Creek Watershed District
FROM: The Eden Prairie Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources '
Commission
DATE: March 9, 1976
SUBJECT: Purgatory Creek Open Space Corridor Study
The Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission has been involved
throughout the planning process which resulted in the Purgatory Creek Open
Space Corridor Study report which is being considered this evening. Brauer
and Associates, the consultant on this project, has presented information
on several occasions to the Commission and solicited input as to the
direction and thrust of the study. As a result of this input and study, we
feel that the report should be approved and adopted as a City policy for
the future of the Purgatory Creek Corridor.
We all understand that the study calls for the acquisition of the conservancy
zone by the City to serve as a recreational resource for the community, a
wildlife habitat area, a flood water storage space and as a visual amenity.
We on the Commission support this concept wholeheartedly. We feel that
some of the final decisions as to specific recreational land uses within
the conservancy zone can best be made "down the road a bit" rather than
trying to define every minute detail at this point and time. As a result, we
urge adoption of the study as a guideline for all of the land use decisions
that need to be made along Purgatory Creek.
The management of the transition zone is something that we feel will take
place within the private sector through City review of development proposals.
We've discussed this with some representatives of the private sector who
own land along the creek and they are generally supportive of this role.
The Commission has discussed in a preliminary way some of the implementation
programs which might be used to carry out all of the recommendations of the
report. We feel that it is feasible to implement the study both from the
standpoint of public land acquisition of the conservancy zone and private
land management of the transition zone. Upon the approval of the study we
will work further on these programs and make specific recommendations to
the Council as to a course of action.
• In summary, I would just like to restate the Commission's support
for the study report. 1A'c are of the opinion that Purgatory Creek is
one of the most significant resources in the community and as such
deserves the priority which the report suggests for it.
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Eden Prairie City Council
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Gentlemen,
Res Purgatory Creek Study: Our opinion of the area wo know-(169 to Cty#1).
The reason for the letter is to add many facts that were missed by
the people doing the study. There was no one on steering Comm to represent
owners of land along the creek & only 1 person to represent the people
of Eden Praire. (Mr. Anderson of park board) This is proved by the
excessive amount of Green area in Eden Praire. There is
no way the people will ever be able to pay the tax on all that green.
In 1973 a meeting of the owners was held to get their input.
I see in this report everything we requested was rejected. ige believe in nice
parks that are reasonable and we love to protect the wild life in the
area, however, this study has proved there is not much wild life in
the area that won't adopt to housing being in the area (Study the list
of animals found in the area). amount
The cost of buying the tremendousAof land over and above
the flood plain is going to be much more than stated in the re-
ports I have seen. The cost of upkeep, and the policing is also
not figured. :'ihen you figure all this, and then compare it to the
number of people who use it in a years time, I think it would
change many people minds. The flood plain should be the most you should
think about controlling. 250 ft or more is such mere than is needed.
The idea of keeping housing ect from the view of the pathways is stupid.
This is good houing area and produces much needed tax base which should also be
projected into the future costs per person using this area as I have
stated above. On our land we have done a study, and figuring 1/2 acre lots
along the top of the creek rim there would be 51 taxable lets.
The way they figure the transition zone on our property you can
more than double that figure to around 120 taxable lots. People
on walks thru this area would not be against looking at housing.
You can look at the records and see that over the years we have
fought to keep this a wild area let with the state over toe dam,
second witn the sewer to get its route changed (this costs us many
thousands of dollars), with the power Co. and their lines, and
lately tug drainage system from the shopping center. Tuis proves
we and toe otaer people want to preserve this area, but we are
resonable enough to know when things are going too far and costing
more than the people can afford.
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The main reason for this letter is to let you know that
(1) the study though long and expensive �s)p°�ly1dons and
people
no costs were taken into consideration. P pl
along the creek was complete 4 totally disreguarded ( Pages 1-6 to
1-11 will prove this). (3) The tax base loss to the village would
dr. be unbareable. (4) The idea of a transition sone beyond the flood
plain is the largest and most expensive of the problems the
study has created. (5) The amount of park we now have, along with
the park area along the river and the county park in west Bloom-
ington are more than adequate f or the afordability of the tax
payers of Eden Prairs. (6) The Council has the responsibility
to stop the excessive controls and costs thru land aquisitions that
they are placing on development. It'a nice to have everything
we want, but I knew of no family in Eden Praise that has every-
thing they want so why should the council feel they can vote
in everything they went with no consideration to costs.
The costs spiral thru government regulations and spending
most be stopped so the American dream of a home of your own
will not be lost. Fiscal responsibility is necessary.
Very truly yours,
Ba N. Welter, Jr.
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STATEMENT REGARDLJG PURGATORY CREEK OPEN SPACE CORRIDOR STUDY
Presented on behalf of the residents of'Creekside Court at the meeting of
the Eden Prairie City Council on March 9, 1976 at the Vo-Tech School Auditorium.
tic, the undersigned residents of Creekside Court in Edenvale, submit
the following as a written expression of our very real and serious concerns
regarding the Purgatory Creek Open Space Corridor Study report. First, we
will address the corridor plan generally and then we will address it as it
affects the Edenvale Sector located southwest of the Milwaukee railroad line
and northeast of Valley View Road and Edenvale Boulevard.
We feel strongly that much of what is proposed under the guise of
preserving Purgatory Creek and the natural habitat surrounding it, is really
• directed to the goal of developing the creek for recreational uses. In this
respect, and with limited exception, the report fails to adequately distinguish
which land areas will be acquired for the purpose of conservation and which
land areas will be acquired for development of recreational uses, such as
snowmobiles, bicycling, picnicing, etc. Although it would seem obvious that
such a beautiful natural resource as Purgatory Creek should be preserved
through various forms of municipal control such as land use planning and
zoning ordinances and regulations as well as water shed district controls, it
is clear to the Creekside Court residents that conservation is not what this
report is about - For to preserve nature it is not necessary to acquire great
bodies of land or to construct floating docks or snowmobile and bicycle trails.
Indeed, we are of the collective opinion that the Purgatory Creek corridor
• plan is essentially a recreational plan which is poorly thought out in terms
of its environmental impact, its placement and location, and its repeated
engagement in certain assumptions. That this is the case seems to be
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borne out by the language of the plan itself which, on at least one
occasion, refers to Purgatory Creek as a "recreational spine." (1-16).
We ask you why this must be so. Do we lack sufficient open space in
Eden Prairie every bit as capable of being converted to recreational use?
We don't think so.
We take exception to the idealistic notion that it is necessary to
link all sectors of Purgatory Creek by some form of common medium, such as
a trail. There are several obstacles to such an approach and these include
a sensitive consideration of the privacy rights of Eden Prairie residents who
have built homes on property adjacent to the creek, a recognition that certain
natural areas are better left untouched by human hands, and the avoidance of
artificial barriers such as rights of way, railroad trestles and golf courses.
There is really no need to place this plan on an all or nothing concept of
a trail or corridor link. To do so is disturbing to say the least.
We have been asked as Eden Prairie residents to actively comment on
this Purgatory Creek Corridor study. Undoubtedly this is for the benefit of
the City Council as well as the individuals responsible for preparation of
this plan and report. Although we willingly choose to participate in the
discussion of this study, council members should note that the matter of
financing the plan is not described in the report. Where land acquisition
and development moneys will come from is apparently an open question. If
there is to be federal participation in this project we ask you what percentage
of the cost this will be and what portion or residual cost will we, as Eden
Prairie home owners, be required to hear in the form of special assessments
or taxes. We ask this with respect to the start up costa for the plan as
well as the maintenance expense of the future. Whether we are willing to
• financially support this project depends a great deal on our being satisfied
with respect to plan objectives and specifics, which are disturbing where
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found in the present report, but for the must part are noticably absent.
Control of the entire Creek project disturbs us. Which individuals
will insure us that the ecology of various areas will not be disturbed by
this man-made plan? Who will.guarantee us that the home environment of
those Eden Prairie residents who choose to reside adjacent to Purgatory
Creek will not be invaded or disturbed, much less abused? In short, what
protection is there for the residents, whether animal or human, from en-
croachment by the yet undefined others?
The Edenvale sector of the Creek plan makes the case for creek and
habitat preservation. The 60 acre marsh, located off Edenvale Boulevard,
should be protected as a water storage basin and as a distinctive piece
of open space. It contains, according to Norman Stone, wildlife consultant,
numerous species of wildlife, including the great horned owl (4-7) and the
only "Liatris" in the entire creek corridor (6-13). It should be observed
that this marshy area is considerably smaller in size than the marsh found
in Paradise Valley, the lower marsh in section 6 south of Townline Road, the
160 acre Staring Lake area and the marsh found in the Major Center Area
sector. Yet the graph at I-58 of the report shows plans for severe use of
bicycle paths, severe use of recreation paths and severe use of cross country
paths. Mr. Stone also suggests hiking-general use trails and the installation
of board walks in the Edenvale marsh. We submit that the marsh area and the
hour glass area to the northwest of it are too small to rationally accomodate
all of the foregoing. Yon most keep in mind that the development of "environ-
mental educational trails" for the benefit of the future elementary school is
also planned for this area of the Creek. Policy makers must bear responsibility
for the ecological impact and destruction that will occur in the event all of this
is done as proposed. Those of us who do not wish the deer and fox driven
away in the name of "recreation" or education intend to hold you responsible
should you fail to wisely discharge the public trust placed in you.
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The obsession of Eden Prairie planners with trails continues to disturb
us. We question the wisdom of permitting bicycling in a confined natural
area and we have little doubt that snowmobiling has no place in the Edenvale
sector. Bicycling should be banned in the entire Edenvale sector as is
proposed for the Sunnybrook sector.
Many of us have experienced trespasses of our private property by
individuals on bicycles, motorcycles and snowmobiles. Who of you will
guarantee us that if pedestrian paths arc constructed that they will not be
the subject of unpermitted or heavy use. What guarantee do the homeowners
whose property fronts on Purgatory Creek (in some instances within 40-50
feet of the creek) have that their privacy will be respected by hikers. The
situation will be particularly acute in and around the hour glass area where
homes built on Hillcrest Court and Creekside Court are very close to the
Creek and the land corridor is narrow.
We ask whether a trail is really necessary for the nature lover. It
would seem in the final analysis that such a person is quite capable of
wending his or her way through the natural habitat without a great deal of
difficulty. In forcing us to accept the trail concept are we, as individuals
being required to trade our individual rights for the alleged good of the whole.
We note that no trails are seriously recommended for the Paradise Valley
sector in recognition of the rights of adjacent homeowners. Why are we in
Creekside Court to be treated any differently?
In conclusion, we ask that you cooni der preservation of the Edenvale
sector as the primary concern and object of any Creek acquisition and
development plan. We ask that you relegate recreation to a larger area of
Eden Prairie, such as the Staring Lake area or the area south of Townline
Road. We hope you are aware of the threat to privacy which trails can present
and this includes the privacy of wildlife as well as human beings. The
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possibility of noise and air pollution and ecological disturbance dictate that
any paths or trails which are constructed must be limited in size and
length, and patterned after nature, as is proposed for the Riverview area.
Finally, we would point out that many of our concerns arc the concerns
of other citizens in Eden Prairie and were voiced by them in December 1973.
Their comments are a part of the addenda to the report. Listen to us and
to them and be mindful of the fact that they have changed very little. The
Edina City Council's recent refusal to allow a hiking trail around its side
of Meadowbrook Lake should not be viewed by you as Council action reflective
of a more urban environment - rather it is to be commended as responsible
action by an elected governing body. We trust that all policy making with
respect to Purgatory Creek will be conducted by you in the some spirit and
with the same degree of sensitivity and intelligence.
Thank you.
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February 3, 1976
Eden Prairie City Hall
Attn: Mr. Roger Ulstad
8950 Eden Prairie Road
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1Y^� Subj: Proposed Land
FEB '3 Use, Parcels:
2580 & 2610
Dear Mr. Ulstad:
As you know, I am an owner of the above parcels comprising 20
plus acres located on the north side of Valley View Road just west
of Purgatory Creek. In reading the Purgatory Creek corridor
study, I note with concern that this area has been placed entirely
in the conservancy zone. I'm not sure what this means in terms
of my ability to develop this land to its highest use in an orderly
manner, mutually agreeable to all concerned, and with an opportunity
for profit to me as an owner. Judging from the study, flood plain
areas appear to be prime candidates for conservancy status. I
recognize that a modest portion of the property may lie within the
definition of flood plain. Howe••er, I'm confident that any such area
could be filled economically to make all, or most all, of the property
'suitable and desirable for building purposes.
I hope that in your reply you will advise that orderly development
of the property for residential purposes is not in conflict with the
corridor study, or any other studies underway of which I may not
be aware.
If so, I shall commence at once to prepare a Preliminary Residential
Plan for review and discussion.
Many thanks for your assistance.
Yours very truly,
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City of Eden Prairie
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Eden Prairie, Jainnesota 55343
Dear Mr. Jessent
• Once again I would like to address myself to the matter of
the Purgatory Open Space Corridor Study. I have read the
summation and find the proposed plan quite good. However,
• it is my opinion that during future implementation, care
• must be taken the concept of "open.space" is followed as
much as possible. I understand this to mean that whenever
a decision is to be made to alter any of the terrain, no
efforts should be spared to do this with the least possible
effect of change on the surrounding natural environment.
If such a philosophy could prevail, the city of Eden Prairie
would be sure to gain beautiful parkways all of us could
enjoy.
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the land we now own along Sunnybrook Road. We -
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Mr. Marty lessen
Eden Prairie, Minn.
Dear Mr. lassens •
About two years ago we talked to an engineer in Eden
Prairie, about our land along Purgatory Creek and were
informed the city might buy same, and would have an
answer for us in two to three months. To date we
have not heard anything.
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We have about 15 or 16 acres of land, Tract F, if this
is to be bought for a park along the creek, we would
naturally wish to sell it all because what would be
left would be a narrow strip, worthless to anyone.
Kindly advise us if any disposition is made concaring
our property at the meeting we heard you were having
at this time. Thankyou.
Very truly,
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Dear Mr. Jessen:
• j In 1972 when we were thinking of moving to the Twin Cities
• area, we were most favorably impressed by the seemingly
well coordinated and foresighted guide plan for the city
of Eden Prairie. I am sure this has a lot to do with the
fact that we now live here.
• • Our house is located on North Hillcrest Court near the
• Purgatory Creek and we sure like the area as well as being
residents of Eden Prairie. Of course, we would like to
• see the plans come to fruition, especially with regard
to the parklands along the creek.
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About the flood plain between Valley View Road and the
Hillcrest Courts itself, we feel it should be left in a
wild state to harbor beavers, pheasants, deer and all the
other small animals and birds it attracts. It is an ideal
• area for wildlife and Eden Prairie should regard herself
• blessed in having such areas as this, the Anderson Lakes '
and the Minnesota River valley within its boundaries. •
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These nature habitats are important assets of this city
and should be preserved and protected. These are the
• important things that this city still has, that other
communities have lost long ago. Let's keep Eden Prairie
distinctly different. Our own and the future of our
• children will be enriched by it for the rest of our lives. '
Sincerely,
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Palm Renate Park
Brownsville, Tex. 78520 .
Mr. Marty Sessen,
Eden Prairie, Minn.
Dear Mr. Jensen,
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I understand there is to be a Council Meeting on
a proposed park along Purgatory Creek.
If the city is to aoquire property along Purgatory •
Creek, I hope they will consider buying all of my
property on Sunnybrook Road.
If the oity acquires the land along the creek then •
I will not be able to sell the rest of my property
as there would not be aufficient land left for five
acres to sell with my house and five acres•with the
duplex.
Pleayse inform me of any development in regard to this
property. •
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Box 110
Palm Resaca Park
Brownsville, Texas. 78520
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor ind City Council
FROM: Councilwoman Sidney Pauly
SUBJECT: Purgatory Creek Flood Plain
DATE: March 4, 1976
I would like the minutes of March 9 to reflect the fact that my
husband's family has a very minor interest in Purgatory Creek
Flood Plain land. My mother-in-law, Elizabeth Pauly, owns
a half share of a 25 acre parcel south of Townline Road, basically
in the Flood Plain. Other relations hold shares in what is left of an
old family farm of several generations.
I feel these facts should be part of the public record.
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JOINT COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Unapproved
Monday, March 15, 1976 7:00 PM City Hall
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Penzel, Joan Meyers, Sidney Pauly, Tim Pierce
COMMISSION PRESENT:Chairman Don Sorensen, Rod Sundstrom, William Beaman,
Norma Schee, Herb Fosnocht, Sidney Pauly
OTHERS: Human Rights Chairperson Rosemary Dysinger, Parks, Recreation
and Natural Resources Chairman Marvin Erickson
STAFF: City Manager Roger Ulstad, City Engineer Carl Jullie, Public Works
Director Ray Earls, Planning Director Dick Putnam, Finance Director
John Frane, Building Inspector Wayne Sanders
COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN UPDATE II
Mayor Penzel welcomed the Council, commission members and staff and thanked them
for taking the time to attend the meeting.
The Council and commission members discussed the first part of the March 5th
memo from Don Brauer which outlined the results of Forum 1. held at the Votech.
Referring to the second part of the memo ( update process ), Meyers inquired
if the selected group in Phase 1 would develop the plan.
Brauer responded the selected group would be facilitators who would be trained
by Brauer $ Associates to assist in the community seminars and make recommendations .
Brauer noted that the risk involved is that persons with special interests would
have to be weeded-out.
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Sundstrom asked what other risks are involved in the selection of the group.
Brauer cited feelings of prejudice on the part of individuals is another risk.
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Pauly asked how the facilitators would be chosen. 1j
Brauer felt volunteers would be asked for and the Council, Commissions, etc., could i
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The members then discussed Phases II 5 III and the possible need to revise
ordinances ( i.e. Ordinance 135 ), and to draft new ordinances ( i.e. MCA Ordinance ). _i
Pierce questioned how new projects would be handled during the update process ?
Brauer felt projects should be handled as they have been in the past but suggested
the City consult its legal counsel.
Dysinger and Sorensen both suoke to the importance of neighborhood meetings to
gain input in the update and to identify problems others may overlook.
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Guide Plan Update
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Mayor Penzel then asked for input from the City staff. •
Carl Jullio believed input on specifics for roads and land uses should be an
early part of the process.
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Dick Putnam expressed concern that not everyone may have the possibility of
input if the participants are limiteb.to 200.
John Frane questioned how the viability and obtainability of the plan would be
determined.
Brauer felt the participants would continually review the viability of the plan
during the update process.
The members then discussed how and when community involvement should be sought
and the necessity of the facilitators to be a good representation of the community.
Bearman felt the only legitimate way of selecting the people would be a random
sample.
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Motion: •
Meyers moved, Pierce seconded, to refer the proposal for the Guide Flan Update
to the Planning Commission for input and recommendations to the Council as soon
as possible. The motion carried unanimously.
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Penzel stated Meyers and he had met withour State Legislators. Penzel then
briefed members on the following items;
- recent Planning Bill amendments
-.stadium issue
- possibility of cable tv francising through a State Agency
- legislative work regarding the Metro Council's charge.
• - small chance of modification to the Fiscal Disparities Bill.
-possibility of bonding for Schooner Boulevard is poor.
- "Town Meeting of Eden Prairie" to be held on May 1 by the League of Women
Voters.
- informational meeting to be held at Hennepin County Government Center •
regarding Solid Waste on April 9th.
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ADJOURNMENT
Pauly moved, Meyers seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 PM. The motion
carried.
Respectfully Submitted;
Jean Johnson
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CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE •
+ CHECK LIST FOR REVIEWING PROPOSED
• LAND DEVELOPMENTS
3/18/76 •
DATE:
DEVELOPMENT: Minn. Protective Life Insurance L.D. Dp. 76-P0D-02,Z-02
LOCATION: West of T.H. 169-212, North of Leona Addn., South of 1-494
REFERENCE P.U.A. OR PREVIOUS
BONING AGR1:EF•ENT: RES. B.
ELOPER; Minnesota Protective Life Insurance
ENGINEER/PLANNER: Hustad - Pontinen Architects - Baldwin Landscape Architect
DOCUMENTS SUBMIraZU FOR REVIEW: Concept Booklet and Site/Landscape
. Plan dated 3/8/75 (revised)•. • .
• PROPOSAL: Protective Life is requesting concept and development stage
approval for the site and structure •
1. Land Development application filed and filing fee & deposit paid Yes
Copy of application forwarded to Watershed District
Yes
2. Processing Schedule: .
• a. Planning & Zoning Commission Preliminary 2/34/76
b. Park & Recreation Commission
• c. Human Rights Commission
di. Planning commission'Public Hrg. 3/22/76
• e. City Council consideration .
• I. Watershed District •
3. Type of Development Office (MCA Area)
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4. Environmental assessment or impact statement required per Environmental
• Impact Policy Act of 1973: •
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5. Present• Zoning Rural
. 6. Proposed Zoning Office District
Consistent with approved P.U.D. or Comp Plan? .Consistent with Guide Plan
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and MCA-PUD •
list variances required & setbacks that apply: Variance from minimum
parking spaces required
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7. Project Area 5.41 Ac. (235,095 S.F.)Density 10.9% Ground coverage
• 8. Public open space and/or cash dedication cash donation► required
Private open space None proposed
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Trail systems & sidewalks N0ne proposed
. Range of lot sizes R•A• • •
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9. Preliminary Building Plans Submitted
10. Representative Soil Borings Not submitted
11. Street System •
• A. Access to adjoining properties
O.K.
p. Roadway (Back to Back of Curb)
Private
driveways, no 24
parking Post no parking signs Required
Leading to Cul de sacs 50 28. '
(not over 1000') &
minor residential
Cul de sacs 100 78 (no island)
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120 98 (with island)
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Thru Residential (collectors) •
&Cul do sacs
over 1000' 60 32
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• Elp 70 44
Parkway 100 28 divided
Fire Road 12
Pathways 12 6
Street grades-max. 7.5%, min. .5% ,
. Concrete curb & gutter required, •
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Deep strength asphalt design Concrete Curb & Gutter required
C. Check City's comprehensive street system.
• Developer'Wilds 1/2 of parkways at his cost, & R/W dedication N.A.
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D. Street Names - try to conform with existing in the area. Avoid additional .
names oh cul de sacs having eight or less lots.
Check list of existing street names. . N.A. • •
• • E. Private parking lots--B6-12 cone C&G and full depth asph. design
Required .
F. Street.Signs-Developer or City installs N.A.
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12. Parking: (See Ord. #141) 370 required - 250 Proposed Variance Necessary
13. Utility Systems: • • •
A. Sanitary Sewer Extension by City required. Feasibility study in progress
• .. 1. Service Detail
' 2. Service to adjoining property
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B. Watermaip: Available on T.N. 169
• 1. Check Service Design (20 psi at highest fixture) O.R.
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• • 2._ Hydrant location-Fire Inspector Fire Inspector to review
3. Valving O.K.
• 4. Compliance with fire code Fire Inspector to review •
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5. Service to adjacent property O.K.
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MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Unapproved
Monday, February 23, 1976 8:00 PM City Hall
IV. PETITI HS AND REQUESTS.
A. Minnesota Protective Life Insurance Company, request for PUD Concept and
Development Stage approvals and rezoning from Rural to Office District.
The 5.42 acre site is located north of Leona Road and east of T.H. 169 in the MCA.
The planner informed the Commission that on Friday evening a neighborhood meeting
was held by the proponent at the Presbyterian Church.
Herb Baldwin, Landscape Architect, presented a slide presentation of the site
location, zoning, building plan, utility plan, utility location, proposed parking
and drive-in bank facility, and lighting plan.
The planner listed some concerns expressed by residents at the Friday meeting
as; use of Leona Road, screening of building & parking lot, the view of the
parking lot from 494, lighting, elevation of the parking lot, etc.
Mr. Stan Koehler said concerns of his in addition to those listed by the planner,
are the location of the building approximately 60 feet from the backyard line
of the residential area, and the screening of the building from the residential homes.
Lynch asked why 169 was not used for access. Mr. Baldwin explained that the lane
adjacent to the site is a deceleration lane for 494 and would be usable only for
cars desiring to enter 494 East.
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Sorensen inquired if the building could be turned 90°thereby increasing the
• distance between it and the residential area. Mr. Baldwin responded that the
internal function of the building would make it difficult.
Sorensen asked if plans for the proposed parking ramp are prepared. Mr. Hustad,
Hustad-Pontinen Architects, Inc.,stated no definite plans are prepared because they
are unsure of the future total square footage of the building.
Sorensen asked if the proponent would be willing to agree to lighting restrictions,
i.e. time and intensity of lighting. The proponents agreed.
Lynch suggested a signage program be submitted for review.
Motion:
Schee moved, Sundstrom seconded, to continue the Minnesota Protective Life
Insurance Company request to the March 8th meeting and direct the staff and
proponents to review the concerns discussed this evening.
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NOTICE
A meeting is to be held at the Eden Prairie Presbyterian
Church, 11609 Leona Road, Eden Prairie, at 7:30 p.m. Friday,
February 20, 1976. The purpose of the meeting is to explain
the re-zoning of the property located at the South East
corner of the intersection of U.S. Highway 169 and Interstate
#494.
The proposed new construction is an office building for the
Protective Life Insurance Company.
Represenatives from the Protective Life Insurance Company,
Eden Prairie and the Architects will be present to answer
questions regarding this re-zoning.
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HUSTAD•P0t1TIHEN ARCHITECTS,INC. •SUITE 3400• 7400 METRO BLVD. •EDINA,MINN.55435•TEL 6121835.1717
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PLANNING ST,.FF REPORT r'
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Dick Putnam, Planning Director
DATE: March 4, 1976
PROJECT: Minnesota Protective Life Building
APPLICANT: Minnesota Protective Life Insurance Company
REQUEST: PUD Concept Plan, Development Stage and
Rezoning from Rural to Office
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REFER TO: Protective Life Brochure
February 23rd Commission minutes
MCA Report , pp. 20-23, 74, 75, 81, € 82
REPORT OUTLINE
1. MCA Guide Plan Relationships
2. Site Plan Evaluation
3. Recommendations
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MCA GUIDE PLAN REIATIONSHIPS 1
The 1968 Comprehensive Guide Plan identified the Leona Road area and the
MPL site as a C-2 Regional Retail site. Within that category the Guide
Plan envisioned a variety of commercial uses including office. The MCA
Plan,considerably more detailed ., speaks to the existing site conditions
and the proposed land uses. Page 82 of the MCA Report discusses
the realtionship between the existing homes along Leona;
" The freeway visibility ready access from the easterly
494 , and the adjacent Homart Eden Prairie Center
contributes to this property's value for regional
commercial, office and service land use . High land
values and intense market demand will force the
existing single family residential uses to change.
Important to the evolution of land use is the
interim treatment of new uses while the residential
exists Protecting the residents " quality of life"
during the change in this area is critical. Also,
the ability of the existing landowners to coordinate
their sales and marketing will create a highly valuable
and well planned commercial development."
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Staff Report-MPL -
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The regional office uses discussed on page 75 of the MCA Report states;
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One would expect a substantial amount of office to be
constructed within the MCA due to the high level of
commercial activity, the close proximity to high
capacity regional freeways and the excellent living
environment which exists in Eden Prairie. The intensity
of office use is encouraged to be of a high rise or
medium rise character to permit location of the
structures in relation to the pedestrian corridors
which will connect the residential areas with the
commercial and institutional uses. Phased develop-
ment of the high density office sites is encouraged it
which can be coordinated with the shifting pattern
in transportation, thereby eliminating
ethe
euhhigh
gh the
requirements for public parking .
To high density office use , high floor area ratios
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combined with low ground coverage and reasonable
parking requirements will create the opportunity
for phased high density development."
SITE PLAN EVALUATI CN
A. Building Site Area
As'outlined in the MPL brochure the initial phase of the building will include
73,913 square feet total gross building area. Of this 48,892 are leaseable
square feet for office and 2,750 square feet for commercial bank, a total
of 51,642 square feet of leaseable space. The floor area ratio is .31 for
the first phase on the 5.42 acre site.
Parking space for 250 cars is provided in the first phase . Expansion
through the use of ramps or deck parking is possible when and if the building `!
floors are increased. it
The ground coverage floor area ratio for the first-phase are within the 8j
requirements of Ordinance 135 and the second phase construction cannot be
completely computed since the site will be enlarged through acquisition of
adjacent properties.
The uses proposed for commercial office,potential bank&, commercial lease
space is consistent with the MCA Report for regional office uses as well as
multi. - use developments where a variety of high density uses might be
combined within a single structure.
The relationships of the MPL office site to adjacent uses is consistent
with the Presbyterian Church to the south and the Titus commercial/restaurant
proposal along West 78th Street previously approved by the City. The relation-
ship between the existing single family homes along Leona Road must be
sensitively handled to protect the integrity of the residential use which f
exists today y t provide for the conversion of those residential properties i
to commercial uses in future years. Buffer treatments, site design and traffic
access restrictions will enable the phase transition of the residential.
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2. Parking 4
Ordinance No. 141 requires 377 parking spaces for the MPL Office 6 bank 1;•
site with approximately S spaces per 1,000 square feet gross floor area.
The MPL proposal with 250 parking spaces in the first phase provides
approximately 4 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area.
The MPL planners and owner feels the spaces provided will be adequate
for the first phase construction. If additional spaces are required they
may be provided in two potential areas assuming the proper screening and
landscaping from adjacent roads and residential properties is accomplished.
The two areas would be the existing single family lot directly south of the
building which is owned by MPL. pn additional 40-50 spaces might be provided
in this location if necessary. Additional parking of 40-50 spaces could be
provided in the eastern triangle of the site assuming adequate screening
and freeway buffers are accomplished. If the parking demand cannot be
accommodated in the existing areas no parking will be allowed in fire lanes
and the owner will be required to provide the needed parking without delay.
Additional parking for an estimated 100,000 square feet of office space
would require between 400-500 spaces. It is obvious that svcb. a large
parking area would require multiple levels of decking or a parking ramp
arrangement. The potential for a joint parking structure between adjacent
office and commercial uses might well be possible during the second phase
of construction. Joint parking between the Presbyterian Church and the
MPL,site may be possible if an agreement is reached. Such a joint use would com-
plement the high use periods for the office and the church.
3. Access
The first phase development will generate between 190-1,WOtrips / day
utilizing the Leona Road improved intersection with4169. Turning
lanes required on`169 and Leona Road will accommodated the traffic demand.
The second phase construction adding an additional 1,600-2000, trips/day
will require signalization of Leona Road andrt169 intersection.
As with other developments, the additional right-of-way that may be
necessary for improvements to. 169 should be conveyed at no cost to
the City by the MPL owners as well as improvements to Leona Road including
surfacing, signing and landscaping to discourage through traffic.
A concern of the residents along Leona Road is that traffic that may
miss the MPL entrance might increase traffic on the residential portion
of the street and some controls should be utilized to discourage any
through trips. The proposal is to surface and widen Leona Road to •
the first entrance and surface Leona Road to the second entrance.
Also a pedestrian crossing of Leona Road will be well marked and
landscaped to illustrate a termination of the improved road. Combined with
signagc for the MPL entrance. and deadend caution sign , the
through traffic problem should be solved.
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4. Pedestrian Access
The revised proposal will provide a sixto eight foot surfaced walkway running II
south from the entrance plaza of the MPL to Leona Road with a marked
• crossing of Leona Road to the church property. It is the intent of the
planning staff to encourage the church to provide an all weather connection
through
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e Titus nsd entbil dtThwoudprovd separedpedestriaystmo the Eden Prairie Center:'
A future east/west walkway along Leona Road may be required if the transit
• stop is included along k 169 and Leona Road is extended west of # 169. Also,
with additional uses developing in the Leona Road area such an east/west
system would be necessary. The staff believes such a walkway could be
constructed with the Leona Road upgrading in the future.
5. Transit Improvements •
Transit improvements are discussed in the brochure and reflect a modest
transit development in the early stages. If transit service is
provided to the site it may utilize a"169 pull-off to be constructed by
the highway department in its right-of-way or direct service to the building
if the demand required. Turning radius for bus traffic should be sufficient
within the parking area for the in / out movement.
Transit improvements around Leona Road should tic in with pedestrian and
bike systems to enable safe all weather use of the transit and walkway
systems.
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6. Site Landscaping
The proponents, site planner and architect are revising the plan to include
3 to 4 foot earth mounds toward 494 which will be combined with landscaping '
provideto •
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being provided cralong 169h for e mthe ypermanent ee garchitectural screensandeplanting
areas.
Canopy trees are provided in islands within the parking areas softening the
two parking lot areas from off site views and adjacent residential properties.
bota• rara rceteilkngvendel residential
coTemporary
thndhpari developed
theetween screen will e tailored to the needs of the individual residents with landscaping and fencing
materials. The concern by the second homeowner on Leona Road is that
building will look right into their yard and windows.Screening can be done
by canopy tree planting of 3-5" diameters on the back of the lot recently acquired. This should provide the privacy desired by the home4 combined
with the fence screening.
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. 7. Lighting tl
The lighting plan proposes lighting within the parking area at a height of
12-15 feet with soft lighting levels that can be turned off consistent with
Public Safety conc
erns. The lighting around the building and the signage t"
will be more intense to provide focal points at the entrances. Lighting
at the bank drive-in area will be away from the single family homes and
adjacent to 169. Lighting along the pedestrian way should be considered '
on a phase basis as the site and landscaping budget permits. I
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8. Signage Concept
The signage proposal discussed with the Planning Commission and proponents
includes signage on the northeast corner of the building which would identify
the building as the Minnesota Protective Life Company. The scale of this
lettering should be consistent with the views from1494. Logo and name are
being considered. Similarily , signage may be considered in the southeast
corner of the building toward-'`169 depending upon the needs of bank signage
at that location. Signing alongz169 on the architectural screen wall might
identify the address and building as MPL's home office , but should restrict
itself to building and address . _
Tenant signing should only be provided .
at : , the entrance to the building and possibly
na kiosk
for Sig age
at the entrance of the site from Leona Road . The ropportunity
h tenant
to have large sign, visable from the freeway or169 does not seem to be t
reasonable in this situation. Special tenants such as the bank or possibly
post office may well require signage visable from4169. This should be consis-
tent with the , detailed signage plan of the site.
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9. Drainage f
Drainage on the eastern side of the site flows toward 494 and must be treated either on the site or consolidated before its discharge into the lakes or '
creeks. Working with the watershed district the MPL development should
provide the necessary stormo water treatment facilities. The western parking
area and building flows to 169 and will be included in the storm sewer
project for`169 and discharged into Rosemount Pond. That discharge outlet
will include ponding and skimming facilities.
10. Park Dedication
Consistent with other commercial projects the staff recommends a cash in
lieu of land contribution of $2,000 per acre. No property controlled by
MPL has benefit to the City for park purposes.
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RECOMMENDATIONS • . F, 0
A. The planning staff recommends the approval of the PUD Concept Plan • y
for the Minnesota Protective Life Insurance Company office and
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commercial development. The concept plan proposes Ist phase
development of 73,900 square feet of G.F.A. with 2nd phase office
development of an additional 100,000 square feet of G.F.A. 2nd phase
expansion will require purchase of additional acreage for a multi-level
parking facility. •
B. The planning staff recommends that the MPL PUD Developr...nt Stage
revised plan be approved and the 5.42 acre site be rezoned from Rural
to Office District. The conditions listed in the March 4, 1976
planning staff report form the basis for the MPL revised site plan
approval.
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MEMO TO: Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission
FROM: Marty Jessen, Director of Community Services µ.3
SUBJECT: Items for consideration in the Condon-Naegele Rezoning
Agreement
DATE: February 27, 1976
At the last meeting, we discussed the fact that the Council has referred
back to the Commissions this proposal so that specific concerns may
be addressed in the rezoning agreement which will be approved at the
time of the second reading of the Ordinance approving the development
proposal. I would suggest that the following items be considered and
incorporated into the rezoning agreement:
1. The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District has previously granted
their approval of the proposal. I presume from this that the grading,
drainage, sedimentation control and other development techniques !'•
being used by the proponent are satisfactory to the district. I would
suggest that this be incorporated into the rezoning agreement to
assure compliance with the districts requirements arri standards.
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2. The land falling east of the future ring road alignment and north
of the access to the auto dealerships should be conveyed to the
City for open space purposes. We should also at this time be
incorporating some thoughts with regard to the conveyance of the
other land along the creek for which no development approval is
being granted at this time. (East of the auto dealerships).
3. I would suggest that we require within the rezoning agreement
some plantings along the slope to the Nine Mile Creek Flood-
plain which will be created by the new road. This will in effect
provide some "naturalization" of this artificial slope in an
attempt to make it look more consistent with the other vegetation
around the area.
4. I would suggest that the cash park dedication fee be applied to
this project in the amount of $2,000 per acre for all acres to
be developed. This amounts to approximately 48 acres in the
first phase and approximately 40 additional acres in the portion to the
east of the auto dealerships. As suggested in the park land
dedication memo which you have previously considered, this money
should be put into a community recreational facilities account to
be used for the development of community parks and playfields. ,
I would recommend that the four above recommendations be incorporated
into the rezoning agreement and would urge that you recommend to the 1
City Council that they incorporate it in the rezoning agreement.
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March 18, 1976
The Honorable Wolfgang Pensel
6923 Barberry Lane
Eden Prairie, Minn. 55343
Dear Mr. Mayor;
The League of Women Voters of Minnetonka-Eden Prarie-Hopkins Aretwould like
your help in sponsoring Town Meeting '76, scheduled May 1st, at Hennepin
County Vocational School. Town Meeting '76-will provide a;unique opportunity
for citizens in Eden Prairie to come together for a day devoted to discussion
and solution of local problems.
The best estimate of expenses involved for planning a mei;ting for 500 people
is approximately $2300. The League of Women Voters is not able to bear this
kind of financial burden so we are seeking other sources of funds. A grant
oi'$400.00 is available from the Minnesota Bi-Centennial Commission. We
are asking each City Council for$300.00. Other costs will be borne by a
minimum registration fee for participants and contributions from so-sponsor-
ing organizations. We hope you share our feeling that the Town Meeting '76
can be a meaningful way to celebrate the nation's Bi-Centennial and will grant
$300.00 for this purpose.
Mrs. Rosemary Dysinger is prepared to appear at your next council meeting to
ask for your support.
Thank you for your attention.
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Sincerely,
tte Bur Pre 'nt
MEPH LWV(Z s -98SS
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MINNETONKA EDEN PRAIRIE AREA
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ORDINANCE NO. 313
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE •
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 135
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Apendix A of Section 2, Township 116, Range 22 is amended as
follows:
Tracts A through I inclusive, Registered Land Survey
No. 875 , files of the Registrar of Titles, Hennepin
County, Minnesota.
which property shall be and hereby is removed from Rural zone and shall be
included hereafter in the Residential RI-22 zone.
section 2. The above described property shall be subject to the terms and
conditions of that certain rezoning agreement dated , 1976,
entered into between Gerald G. Carnes and George V. Tangen and the City
of Eden Prairie, which agreement is hereby made a part hereof and shall
further be subject to all of the ordinances, rules and regulations of
the City relating to such Residential RI-22 District.
Section 3. This ordinance becomes effective from and after its passage
and publication.
FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Eden Prairie this 2nd day of December , 1976 and finally read and
adopted and ordered published at a regular meeting of the City Council
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of said City on the day of , 1976.
Mayor
ATTEST:
John D. Frans, City Clerk
Published in the Eden Prairie News on the 1.9th day of November , 1975.
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ORDINANCE NO. 314 f '
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CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE •
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 135.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Appendix A of Section 6, Township 116, Range 22 is
amended as follows:
Parcel 1.
That part of the S.W. 4 of Section 6, Twp. 116,-Range
22 West described as follows: Commencing at the S.W.
Corner of said S.W. 4; thence East along the South
line of said S.W. 4 distant 1125.4 feet to the actual
point of beginning; thence North parallel with the •
West line of said S.W. 4 distant 169.44 feet; thence
West parallel with said South line 351.4 feet; thence
North parallel with said West line 123.76 feet; thence
East 499.63 feet to a point 294.0 feet North of said
South line; thence South 294.0 feet to a point on
said South line 148.29 feet east of the point of
beginning; thence West along said South line 148.29
feet to the point of beginning.
also
That part of the Southwest 4 of the Southwest 4 of
Section 6, Twp 116, Range 22 described as follows:
Commencing at the northwest corner of said Southwest 4
of Southwest 4 of Section 6; thence East 636.8 feet;
thence South 850 feet; thence west 636.8 feet to the
West line of said Southwest 4 of the Southwest 1;
thence North 850.0 feet to the place of beginning;
excepting therefrom the South 360.72 feet thereof and
excepting the west 233.0 feet thereof.
also
That part of the North 1 of Southwest 4 of said Section
6 lying southwesterly of Eden Prairie Road 66 (Duck Lake
Trail) except that part of said North 1 lying Northerly
and Northwesterly of the following described line.
Beginning at a point in the west line of said North k of
Southwest 4 distant 740 feet south of the northwest
• corner thereof; said east line bears due south; thence
deflecting due East a distance of 40 feet; thence North
49 degrees-03 minutes-11 seconds East a distance of 217.94
feet to the southwesterly right of way line of said Eden
Prairie Road 66 and except that part of said North 4
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described as lying southerly and westerly of the
following described line. Beginning at a point in
the west line of said North 1 of Southwest 4 Section
6, distant 740 feet south of the northwest corner
thereof; said west line bears due south; thence
deflecting due East a distance of 40 feet; thence
South 77 degrees-48 minutes-12 seconds East a distance
of 124.02 feet; thence South 21 degrees-54 minutes-
East a distance of 112.00 feet; thence due south
231.00 feet; thence South 11 degrees-36 minutes-41
seconds East a distance of 149.05 feet to a point 233
feet east of the west line of said Section 6; thence
due south parallel to said west line a distance of 68.98
feet to the south line of the north 1 of the Southwest 4
of said Section 6 and there terminating. 4;
also
That part of the South 1 of the Southwest 4 of said
Section 6 described as follows: Commencing at a point in
the North line of said south 1 of the Southwest i 4
distant 636.8 feet East from the Northwest corner there-
of; thence South 1026.6 feet; thence East parallel with
said North line 636.83 feet to the intersection with a
line running from a point in the South line of said South
4 of Southwest 4 distant 1273.69 feet East from the
Southwest corner thereof to a point in the North line
thereof, distant 1273.60 feet East from the Northwest
corner thereof; thence North along last described line
a distance of 341.6 feet to a points thence West parallel
with said North line 335 feet; thence North parallel to
the West line of said Southwest 4 a distance of 685 feet
to said North line of said South 1 of the Southwest 4;
thence West to beginning.
which property shall be and hereby is removed from rural zone and
shall be included hereafter in residential RI-13.5 zone.
Parcel 2. E.
That part of North 1 of Southwest 4 Section 6, Twp 116,
Rge 22 W described as lying southwesterly of Eden Prairie
Road 66 (Duck Lake Trail) , Easterly of State Trunk Hywy
101 and Northerly and Northwesterly of the following de-
scribed line. Beginning at a point in the west line of
said North 1 of Southwest 4 Section 6, distant 740 feet
south of the northwest corner thereof, said west line
bears due south; thence deflecting due East a distance
of 40 feet; thence North 49 degrees-03minutes-llseconds f,
East a distance of 217.94 feet to the southwesterly right
of way line of Duck Lake Trail and there terminating.
also
That part of said north 1 of Southwest i Section 6 described
as lying Southerly and westerly of the following described
line, Beginning at a point in the west line of said North 4
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of Southwest ig section 6 distant 740 feet south of •
the northwest corner thereof; said west line bears
due south; thence deflecting due East a distance of
40 feet; thence South 77 degrees-48 minutes-12 seconds
East a distance of 124.02 feet; thence South 21 degrees-
54 minutes East a distance of 112.00 feet; thence due
South 231.00 feet; thence South 11 degrees-36 minutes-
41 seconds East a distance of 149.05 feet to a point 233
feet east of the west line of said Section 6; thence due
south parallel to said west line a distance of 68.98 feet
to the south line of the north h of the Southwest it of
said Section 6 and there terminating.
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The west 233 feet of the North 489.28 feet of the Southwest
it of the Southwest of said Section 6.
which property shall be and hereby is removed from rural zone and
shall be included hereafter in the residential RM-6.5 zone.
Section 2. The above described property shall be subject to the
terms and conditions of that certain rezoning agreement dated
, 1976, entered into between LOREN R. IRVINE and
JOANNE M. IRVINE, husband and wife, and the CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE,
which agreement is hereby made a part hereof and shall further be
subject to all of the ordinances, rules and regulations of the City
relating to such residential RI-13.5 and RI-6.5 Districts.
Section 3. This ordinance becomes effective from and after its
passage and publication.
FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Eden Prairie this 3rd day of February , 1976 and finally
read and adopted and ordered published at a regular meeting of the
City Council of said City on the day of , 1976.
Mayor
ATTEST:
John D. Frane, City Clerk •
Published in the Eden Prairie News on Fanuary 22 , 1976.
Miroh 23, 1976
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
RBNNEPIN COUNTY. MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 1107
RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING
FOR BEARING ON PROJECT (STR 75-3-18) AND
ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND
SPECICIFICATIONS
WHEREAS, a report has been given by the City Engineer to the City
'Council on March 23. 1976, recommending the following improvements to wit:
Project STR 75-3-18, I.C. 51-286, bituminous paving on School
Road and Eden Court.
NOW, TIMMITORE, 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. Sect. 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 improve-
ment on the 6th day of April, 1976, at the Eden Prairie
City Hall at 7:30 o'clock P.M. The City Clerk shall give
published and mailed notice of such hearing on the im-
provements as required by law.
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 Rieke, Carroll, Muller Assoc.,
Inc., Consulting Engineers.
ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Eden Prairie on
Wolfgang H. Penzel, Mayor
ATTEST: SEAL
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John D. France, Clerk •
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CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
• PUBLIC BORES DEPARTMENT
FEASIBILITY REPORT
FOR
PROJECT STR 75-3-18
Bituminous Paving on School Road
and Eden Court
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I hereby certify that this report was prepared by me or under my
direct supervision and that I am a duly registered professional
engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota.
Car J. J e, P.B.
City Engin
Registration No. 9323
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FEASIBILITY REPORT
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PROJECT STR 75-3-18
MAYOR PENZEL AND MEMBERS OP THE CITY COUNCIL,
THROUGH ROGER ULSTAD, CITY MANAGER.
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The purpose of this report is to present to the City Council an examin-
ation of the feasibility of improvement project STR 75-3-18, in terms of
the nature and scope of the proposed construction, estimated total costs,
assessment rates, financing sources and scheduling data.
This report was authorized by the City Council on October 8, 1975, per
Resolution No. 1050, upon receipt of a petition from twenty two property
owners in the Eden School Addition.
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed construction under project STR 75-3-18 involves placement of
a 31i" thick paver-laid bituminous surface on School Road and Eden Court
in the Eden School Addition. Also included with the proposed improve-
ments is construction of a new street connection between School Road
and Wallace Road across Parcel 980, the W. Gordon Smith Co. property.
The attached location map shows schematically the location of the pro-
posed improvements.
PART A, Paving on School Road and Eden Court
In 1972, sewer and water laterals were installed on School Road and
Eden Court. The streets were restored with 4-6" of gravel base and
graded to a rural section with side ditches and driveway culverts for
drainage. Since very extensive re-grading, driveway and yard restora-
tion would be required to change the roadway from a rural to the stan-
dard urban section with concrete curb and gutter and elimination of the
ditches, it is proposed to simply shape the existing gravel base and
place a 24' wide 34" thick bituminous mat and attempt to minimize res-
toration costs.
It is proposed to close School Road at the intersection with T.H. 5 and
terminate the roadway at the driveway to 7800 School Road. The inter-
section of School Road and T.H. 5 is a safety hazard and has been the
scene of numerous traffic accidents. As described in the following
section, Eden Court will be connected to Wallace Road to provide an
alternate access to T.H. 5. This change will also help to reduce thru-
traffic on School Road between T.H. 5 and the Eden Prairie High School
and Middle School.
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The total estimated cost for Part A as above described is $40,000, or
approximately $816 per lot. It has been past Council policy to allow
a 25% credit on sewer and water lateral projects and associated street
restoration, up to a maximum of $1,000 for those lots developed prior •
to dune 22, 1971. The amount of credit applied to the 1972 sewer and
water projects for this neighborhood was $660 per lot. The 25% credit
..nolicv applied to the proposed $816 per lot street improvement results •
in an additional credit of $204 per lot, leaving a net estimated assess-
ment of $612 per lot for those lots which qualify. The proposed assess-
wont period is 10 years at 8% interest.
Based upon $512 principal, the average monthly amount of the assess-
ment during the first year, including principal and interst, would be
' $9 per month.
PART B, Extension of Eden Court from School Road to Wallace Road
•A 7-ton design road, 32' wide with concrete curb and gutter is proposed
across Parcel 980 to serve as access for the abutting industrial prop-
erties and as a new connection between School Road and Wallace Road,
allowing the closing of the connection of School Road at T.B. 5 as
previously described in this report. The owner oif Parcel 980, The W. Gor-
don Smith Co., has provided for this road connection as shown on their
development plan dated August 4, 1975, on file in the•City Building and
Inspections Office.
The estimated cost for Part B is $13,500. It is proposed to assess the
total amount to Parcel 980 over a 10 year period at 8% interest.
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PROTECT SCHEDULE
It is proposed to proceed with Project STR 75-3-18 under the 3 '
following schedule:
3/23/76 Present feasibility report to City
Council.
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3/19/76 Mail Notice of hearing to Eden Prairie ._.
Community News. Publish 3/25 and 4/1. 4•
4/6/76 Hold Public hearing, order improvement
and preparation of plans and specifics-
tions.
4/13/76 Approve plans and specifications and
order advertisement for bids
4/16/76 Mail ad for bids to Eden Prairie Com-
munity News and Construction Bulletin.
Publish 4/22 and 4/29.
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5/7/76 Open Bids
5/11/76 Award Contract
7/15/76 Construction complete
Sept. '76 Special Assessment Hearing
FEASIBILITY •
Project STR 75-3-18, as proposed herein is feasible and will result
in a benefit to the properties proposed to be assessed.
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PROJECT STR 75-3-18
PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL
Property Owner Amount 254 Credit Total Set.
Descri•tion Assessment
Eden School Addition
Block 1, Lot 1 NM. E. Parkos $816 4204 $612
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2 Lyle Raufhold •
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3 Fred Hafner • •
4 Clarence Fryle
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5 A. G. Peterson
6 Richard Johnson • • •
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7 Arthur B. Rohe
8 Ronald Ott
9 Joseph E. Molitor • • •
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10 V. Rasmussen
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11 Robert F. Sharpe
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12 John H. Bender • • •
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13 Norman Engh
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14 Lois G. Rademacher
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15 Larry M. Schoch
16 James Willmore • • • '
17 R. G. Twiss • • •
18 Gary L. Thompson • w a
19 Harold Hanson • •
20 Clarence Lilienthal • •
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21 Ralph Bergman • • •
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Property Owner Amount 2S% Credit Total Est.
Description Assessment
Block 2, Lot 1 E. L. Sickman 8816 $204 $612
2 Larry Vorlicek • * • .
3 Frank Phillips • • . • •
4 Glen Britney • • •
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5 Frederick Berglund • • •
6 Dennis Waltzoni • • •
7 Richard Emahiser • • •
8 Kenneth Svor • • • •
9 Richard Beyer • • •
10 Teunis Jacobse • • -
11 Lawrence Doig • • • .
12 Wm. E. Deckler • • •
13 Roald Nielson • • -
14 Linus Westrup • • •
15 Jerry Parr • • •
16 David Tomcaik • • •
17 Phillip Barlow • • •
18 Lawrence Lidner • • •
19 H. J. Mitchell • • •
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Parcel 980 W. Gordon Smith 13,500 - 13,E
4810 Norman G. Nelson 816 204 • 612
EDEN PRAIRIE CENTER
Block 1, Lot 1 Homart 816 — 816
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3 Homart • •
4 Sears • •
The proposed assessment spread is lq years at 8% interest
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CITY of EDEN PRAIRIE •
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON ' •
PUBLIC MORES IMPROVEMENTS
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PROJECT STR 75-3-18
TO WHYS IT MAY CONCERN:
NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Eden
.rairie, Minnesota, will meet at the Eden Prairie City Hall, 8950
Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, at 7:30 o'clock P.M.
on Tuesday, April 6, 1976, to consider the making of the following
described improvements:
Project STR 75-3-18, bituminous surfacing on School
Road and Eden Court within the Eden School Addition,
Lots 1-4 of the Eden Prairie Industrial Center and
Parcels 980 and 4810, Section 16-116-22. The total
estimated cost is $53,000, including.the extension of
Eden Court from School Road to Wallace Road
pursuant to NSA Section 429.011 to 429.111. The area proposed to be
assessed for such improvements is all that property within or abutting
on the above described limits. Written or oral ccmaents relating to
said improvements will be received at this meeting.
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CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
Kathy Hermann, Deputy City Clerk
Publish: March 25 and April 1, 1976
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AN AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES '
1976
THIS AGREEMENT, dated 23rd day of March, 1976, between the CITY OF
EDEN PRAIRIE, Hennepin County, Minnesota, a Municipal Corporation of
the State of Minnesota, hereinafter called the•OWNER, and Rieke Carroll
Muller Associates, Inc., hereinafter called the CONSULTANT, provides
for the terms and conditions under which the OWNER intends to retain
the CONSULTANT to provide Professional Engineering Services required to
complete preliminary project design, feasibility report, final design,
construction drawings and specifications, and other required contract
documents, contract administration, construction staking and inspection.
The OWNER and the CONSULTANT agree as see forth below:
A. SCOPE OF PROJECTS AUTHORIZED
The actual description and scope of each project and any special
conditions to this agreement shall be established by the OWNER in
his letter of authorization to proceed with that specific project.
Each letter of authorization shall be issued from the City Manager's
office upon recommendation of the City Engineer. The CONSULTANT
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shall sign and return to the OWNER a copy of this letter indicating
his intention to proceed with the work so authorized. The CONSULTANT
may elect not to proceed with the work if he so desires.
B. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The scope of services to be provided for each project is as described
in "A Guide for Engagement of Engineering Services" (Attachment A)
adopted by the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers and the
Consulting Engineers Council of Minnesota (hereinafter referred to as
the 1972 Guide) or as modified herein. Basic Services shall include
preparation of record drawings for the OWNER. A summary of these
Basic Services is as follows:
1. Basic Services - Preliminary Study
Feasibility Study and Preliminary Design shall include the normal
planning, engineering and land surveying services as follows:
a; Collect and review applicable existing data and reports per-
taining to the project which may have a bearing on establishing
routes, service areas and ultimate design criteria.
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b. Completion of preliminary engineering design of utility
and/or street alternates including supervision of pre- •'
liminary soil testing as required, field checking critical
features of routes by level circuits
equidaforto develop
design to establish projectfeasibility,
preliminary construction cost estimates.
c. Submit project feasibility report to OWNER including, but
not limited to, engineer's certification, discussion of
feasibility study findings, and proposed project descriptions,
engineer's recommendations as to selection of alternates,
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preliminary cost estimate summaries, proposed method of
assessment, preliminary assessment rolls, and typical notice
of public hearing.
2. Basic Services - Final Design
Final design, construction drawings and contract
tudocumentseshall
include the normal planning, engineering,
as follows:
a. Refine
ineealternat plan
s byethel OWNER
Rnto extent necessary
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b. Perform field surveys required for final design.
c. 'Supervise soil borings required for final design.
d. Prepare construction drawings.
e. Prepare estimate of construction costs.
f. Submit plans and specifications to the OWNER and applicable
governmental agencies for approval.
g. Prepare proposal forms, advertisements for bids and data for
construction contract.
h. Furnish additional copies of plans, specifications and contract
documents to prospective bidders.
1. Assist in securing bids and conducting the bid opening.
j. Tabulate bids and recommend action to be taken on the bids.
3. Basic Services - Construction Phase
Construction phase services shall include the normal engineering
and land surveying services as follows:
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a. General supervision of project during construction to assure
conformance with the intent of the plans and specifications.
Such general supervision shall be limited to periodic visits
• to the construction site by the Project Manager.
• • b. Assist with interpretation of plans and specifications.
' c. Review shop drawings and related data of the Contractor and
manufacturers.
d. Coordinate the work of testing laboratories.
e. Consult with and advise the OWNER during construction.
f. Prepare a final report to the OWNER when construction is
substantially complete.
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g. Prepare as-built drawings following completion of construction.
Record drawings submitted to the OWNER shall include one (1)
mylar original and one (1) paper print of each as-built plan
sheet.
h. Prepare and process the Contractor's periodic and final
payment requests.
4. Additional Services
The following services are not covered in Paragraphs B1 through B3
above, and if any of these services are authorized by the OWNER,
they shall be paid for by the OWNER as hereinafter provided.
a. Revisions of plans and specifications after approval by the
OWNER and/or local, state or federal authorities.
b. Construction staking.
c. Construction management including daily inspection of Contractor's
operations.
d. As-built surveys.
e. Land surveys, establishment of boundaries and monuments and pre-
paration of land and easement descriptions, both temporary and
permanent.
f. Preparation of final assessment data from information furnished
by the OWNER.
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g. Assistance to the OWNER in negotiation with individuals,
corporations, municipalities, or any other local, state
or federal authorities for acquisition of property easements
or right-of-way or agreements required for the initiation,
prosecution and construction of the Project.
h. Special
ini terRre at the NTRicut
at locatosoherthan the OWNE 'S or CONSULTANT'S
the Project site.
C. FEES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
The OWNER ULTANT
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professional aservicesll ndescribedsate the CinSParagraphrBcasp of
follows:
as
ibed
1. ParagraphsrBlre62,NandTB3Tof thisCAgreVement,shalleber in
The f based on
a percentage of the actual construction cost or, in the absence
of actual cost figures, on a percentage of estimated construction
cost. The percentage determination shall be based on Curve B
appearing on Figure 2, Page 15 of the 1972 Guide (Attachment A).
The net construction cost used to determine the compensation
rate on all projects for which the OWNER has authorized the
CONSULTANT to proceed on the Final Design during the period
from January, 1976 to December 31, 1976 shall be the cumulative
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total of the actual construction costs (final payments to
•Contractors) or estimated costs thereof in the absence of actual
costs, except as modified by the letter of authorization. The
compensation rate for those projects terminated after the
preliminary study phase shall be based on 6% of the estimated
construction cost unless otherwise provided in the letter of
authorization.
In the case of sanitary sewer, watermain and storm sewer projects,
the dollar amounts determined by the use of the said Curve B
shall be reduced by an amount agreeable to both OWNER and CONSULTANT
to reflect a credit for previous comprehensive studies which will
be made available for the CONSULTANT'S use as described in
OWNERrwillCbefspecified inethe letter thofrauthorization describede
in Paragraph A.
Progress payments for BASIC SERVICES on individual projects shall
be based upon an interim compensation rate of 6.00% and shall be
made as follows:
a. BASIC SERVICES - PRELIMINARY STUDY: I5% of Basic Fee, payable
in monthly increments based on progress towards completion of
• the written feasibility report: or a lump sum fee as negotiated
with the OWNER.
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b. BASIC SERVICES - FINAL DESIGN: 70% of Basic Fee payable:
in monthly increments based on the progress towards
completion of final plans and specifications.
c. BASIC SERVICES - CONSTRUCTION PHASE: 15% of Basic Fee,
payable in monthly increments in the same proportion as
periodic payments to the construction contractor. Final
payment due after final inspection and approval of the
Project.
2. Payment for the CONSULTANT'S ADDITIONAL SERVICES as described
in Paragraph 84 of this agreement shall be determined by
multiplying actual salaries (reduced to hourly wage) times a
factor of 2.8 and applying the resulting figure to the actual
time spent on the project. Measurement of travel time for all
personnel shall be from the Hopkins office only. The maximum
compensation for all necessary construction staking and inspection
for each project shall be 6.0% of the final construction cost
for that project.
3. The OWNER with prior approval shall compensate the CONSULTANT
for all overtime required by the OWNER'S schedule involving
technical and administrative personnel at actual hourly straight
time salaries times a factor of 2.8.
4. The OWNER shall compensate the CONSULTANT for all reimbursable
-expenses, actual expenditures for the CONSULTANT'S additional
services, other than the hourly fees, di►'ectly connected with
the Project, including mileage, cost of soil borings, testing
or special consultants as directed by the OWNER and identifiable
materials, services or supplies used in reproduction of records,
drawings and specifications or field work.
5. The OWNER shall compensate the CONSULTANT for making major
revisions in drawings, specifications or other documents directed
by the OWNER when such revisions are inconsistent with written
approvals or instructions previously given and.are due to causes
beyond the control of the CONSULTANT. The 6% limit of Paragraph C2
of this agreement shall not apply for these authorized additional
services.
D. OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY
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The OWNER shall make available or allow access to all existing data
related to the work and all other data-or information which may
develop that could possibly have a bearing on the decisions or
recommendations made under this agreement. The OWNER shall specifically
provide:
1. Copies of the calculation and supporting data from any reports
covering the trunk sanitary sewer system, waterworks improvements
• and storm sewer system as submitted to the OWNER.
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2. Proposed or approved subdivision, P.U.O., plats and other
pertinent data which may have a bearing on planning and
engineering decisions.
3. Topographic mapping and boundary surveys
4. City records showing names and legal descriptions of
property owners for easements and assessments.
5. Authority for representatives of the CONSULTANT to enter
lands for surveys and other information related to the
design and construction of the Project.
6. The OWNER will pay for all soil testing required throughout
the design and construction of the Project.
7. The OWNER will pay for laboratory tests of materials and
workmanship.
8. The OWNER will provide legal assistance for easement
descriptions where necessary.
E. TERM, TERMINATION, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
1. Term of the contract shall be concurrent with the work authorized
between January 1, 1976 and December 31, 1976.
2. Termination may be accomplished by either party at any time by
written notice and shall be effective upon payment in full for
all services performed to the date of receipt of such notice,
provided, however, that the CONSULTANT may not terminate his
• services during critical stages of individual projects as
determined by the OWNER.
3. The OWNER and the CONSULTANT each binds itself, its partners, '
successors, assigns and legal representatives to the other party
of this Agreement and to the partners, successors, assigns and
legal representatives of such other party with repsect to all
covenants of this Agreement.
4. Neither the OWNER nor the CONSULTANT shall assign, sublet or
transfer his interest in this Agreement without the written
consent of the other.
F. CONSULTANT'S RECORDS, DOCUMENTS AND INSURANCE
1. The CONSULTANT shall maintain time records for hourly fees,
design calculations and research notes in legible form and will
be made available to the DWNER, if requested.
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2. The CONSULTANT reserves the right to secure and maintain
statutory copyright in all published books, published or
unpublished drawings of a scientific or technical character,
and other works related to this Project in which copyright
may be claimed. The OWNER shall have full rights to re-
produce works under this Agreement either in whole or in part
as related to this Project. One copy of each drawing shalt be
provided in reproducible form for use by the OWNER, but the
original drawings will remain the property of the CONSULTANT.
3. The CONSULTANT shall carry insurance to protect him from claims
under Workman's Compensation Acts; from claims for damages
because of bodily injury including death to his employees and
the public, and from claims for property damage.
G. EXTENT OF AGREEMENT AND APPLICABLE LAW
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1. This Agreement and all letters of authorization described in
Paragraph A represent the entire and integrated agreement
between the OWNER and the CONSULTANT and supersedes all prior
negotiations, representations or agreements, whether written
or oral with respect to the Projects to be authorized. This
agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by
both OWNER and CONSULTANT.
2. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of
Minnesota.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE OWNER AND THE CONSULTANT have made and executed
this agreement:
FOR THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
By Mayor
(Seal)
By Manager
Dated
FOR RIEKE CARROLL MULLER ASSOC. INC.
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EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA
WATER WORKS IMPROVEMENTS
IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT 51-263
TRUNK WATER MAINS
• CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
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This Change Order No. 3 modifies the contract to adjust the contract price
as compensation for work performed that is beyond the scope of the
• original contract.
The Contractor requested and the City approved the temporary installation
of a 6 inch gate valve at approximate Station 41+00 on Section XI, Line A.
It was agreed that the Contractor would be compensated for 50 per cent of
the cost of removing the valve.
Remove temporary 6" G.V. ($690.00 less 501) $345.00.
As a result of this additional work, the contract amount for Improvement
Contract 51-263 is to be increased by the agreed amount of Three Hundred
Fourty Five Dollars and No Cents ($345.00).
All other provisions of the contract remain unchanged.
This Change Order No. 3 is recommended for adoption.
• BLACK & VEATCH •
Approved and Accepted Approved and Accepted /" /r"
date date
CITY OF EN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA G. L. CONTRACTING, INC.
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MEMO TO: Mayor and The City Council
PROM: Marty lessen, Director of Community Services
THRU: Roger K. Ulstad
SUBJECT: Metropolitan Park Funding
DATE: March 19, 1976
Yop've previously expressed your support for the Metro Council's
Park and Open Space CIP and Funding Request. The 1 Year Funding
Request is under consideration by the State Legislature. This
legislation would provide additional bonding authority for parks
including the money ($115,000) for the Schaitberger property at Lake
Riley.
Attached is a "Model Resolution" expressing support for this legislation.
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CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 1106
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR LEGISLATION TO FUND
REGIONAL PARKS
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council has adopted a Regional Recreation
Open Space/Development Guide;and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Development Guide the Metropolitan Park
and Open Space Commission has prepared and adopted a Five Year Capital
Improvements Program; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council is supporting legislation to provide
for an increase in the maximum amount of bonds for regional recreation
open space acquisition and development; and
WHEREAS, the City of Eden Prairie is an implementing agency responsible
for the acquisition and development of regional parks in its Jurisdiction;and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Eden Prairie will benefit from this proposed
legislation, particularly regional park (s);now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Eden Prairie lend its
support to the Metropolitan Council's park bonding request and urges the
Legislature to approve the required funding.
ADOPTED, by the City Council of Eden Prairie this day of
, 1976.
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Wolfgang Penzel, Mayor
ATTEST:
John D. Frane, Clerk SEAL
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MEMO TO: City Council
FROM: Marty lessen, Director of Community Services/4i*
DATE: March 19, 1976
REGARDING: Proposed Trailway along Co. Road 4
When you considered the location of a trailway along Co. Road 4
at your February 10th meeting, I presented the western alignment
and gave general reasons why the staff had determined it to be the
most acceptable.
Since the Council suggested that the trailway be shifted to the east
side south of T.H. 5, I felt that perhaps the Council would appreciate
having the more detailed facts contained in the December 1, 1975
Feasibility Study included with this transmittal.
The detailed Feasibility Study was not submitted to you initially
because of the technical nature of parts of it. To make the general
conclusions of the study clear, I will highlight these for you.
Page one contains the basic criteria and rationale used in the trailway
location selected.
Page two contains a discussion of rationale for being within Co. Road
4 R.O.W. or outside of it. The western alignment allows more opportunity
for being outside of the R.O.W. without conflicting with existing land
uses, thus allowing the trailway to more correctly match an existing
grade rather than being built on the side of a ditch, etc thus holding
grading costs down.
Page three denotes the locations of controlled crossing points of Co.
Road 4. Since the trailway would not be directly adjacent to the road
surface (the ditch would separate it in most cases), random crossing
of Co. Road 4, for pedestrians and especially bicyclists would be
physically limited. The denoted, controlled crossing points would be
safely signed and the ditch would be bridged by a perpendicular pathway
running to the road surface. We feel that controlled crossings of this
type are superior to the entire pathway crossing Cedar Ridge Road, Summit
Drive, Lake Shore Drive, Scenic Heights Road, Easy Street, Lincoln Lane,
and subsequently having to cross Co. Road 4. We believe that the
advantage of the western alignment is that it allows people to be in close
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proximity to it without it having to cut through their side, back or
front yards. Once on the trail on the west side, a bicyclist or ped-
estrian could proceed along the entire length to T.H. 5 unimpeded.
The east side, in comparision, would not require crossing of Co.
Road 4 initially, but would create the hazard of bicyclists proceeding
across side streets without stopping, and a T.H. 5 Co. Road 4 would
have to be crossed anyway.
Page four depicts the suggested controlled crossing points of Co. Road
4.
Pages three and five list the lineal feet of R.O.W. required and its
probable method of acquisition.
Pages five and six give an estimated construction cost.
Page seven discusses how costs might be reduced.
Page eight shows an alternate construction method cost.
Page nine depects a program of implementation, points 1 & 2 have already
been completed.
Page ten lists criteria for 'at grade' crossing criteria &feasibility conclusion.
Pages eleven- nineteen contains an appendix of data used to compile
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study costs, assumptions and criteria.
We hope that you will find this helpful.
Attached is a copy of the letter that just vent to all adjacent landowners
North of Hwy. 5. The same letter will be sent to the owners of property
adjacent to the roadway South of 5 after the March 23 Council Meeting.
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CRT OFFICES/1811 EDEN PRAIRIE ROAD/EDEN PRAIRIE,MINNESOTA 55252/TELEPHONE(tt2)51t•2252 ''*ems'
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March 18, 1976
Dear Eden Prairie Resident:
The Eden Prairie City Council has approved the concept of a sikewaymikeway
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to Border
to t we o Co.cons Road
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The construction
design details are now being preps
to occur A.S.A.P.
In developing this design we are first looking at the land ownership
situation. From a design standpoint we would like to locate the trail
as far from the road surface as possible. From the view of being compatible
with the adjacent land uses (your home)we think we could best locate
closer to the road surface. Trying to resolve this "conflict" is a difficult
proposition. We believe the safety of the user is a very improtant factor.
Thus we request your cooperation as far as finding the best and safest
design.
The County Highway Department has staked the road Right-of-Way that
they own. If you observe the locations of these stakes you'll see that
in many cases staying inside of this R.O.W. will be extremely difficult.
We are hoping to actually walk the entire length of the trail and mark what
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April 2. This may or may not take us onto your property and we request
your cooperation by permitting us to come onto your property. This does
not necessarily mean the trail will actually be built on your land. Once
the desired trail location is marked on your property we will sit down and
discuss the possibility of construction with you.
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I'd like to stress that we are not now condemning
and sorthe and will trail
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not intend to. We are studying possible
implement (construct) any of the trail until further communications with you.
We are not in a position to pay a lot of money for land acquisition for the
trail and thus we will be soliciting your complete cooperation.
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If you have any questions on this , please contact me at 941-2262. I'll
be happy to discuss the specifics with you either now or after the preferred
.location is marked.
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CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
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Director&Community Services
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STAFF REPORT
TO: Marty Jessen, Community Services Director ,
FROM: Chris Enger, Associate City and Park Planner il
DATE: December 1, 1975 10
SUBJECT: HIKEWAY/BIKEWAY TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR CO. RD. 4 {
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The recommendation of the original Hikeway/Bikeway Task Force Report showed .1
that a major pathway paralleling Co. Rd. 4 was of top priority to get the
entire trail system off to a start.
The more detailed problem of the specific location of the trail was not
addressed at that time. The report did, however, call for a combined
Hikeway/Bikeway trail completely separated from the County Road, at least
8 feet in width initially. The trail was to be enlarged to include a sep-
arate trail for bicycles and pedestrians when capacities warranted.
Criteria which were considered in determining the specific path location j
were: Property value, property severance, number of dirveway conflicts, 11
distance to houses, cost of acquisition, tax revenue loss, topography, i
soil type, soil limitations for trail use, soil buildahility, vegetation.
visibility from surrounding uses, location of nodes of activity, locations
on road-crossing points, and percent slope.
When property severance, number ofdriveway conflicts, nodes of-activity,
crossing points, distance to houses, and existing City-owned land were
considered, the importance of soil type and slope for determining the trail
location became secondary. This was because preliminary cost estimates
for materials showed that wherever possible the trail should occur within the
80-foot right-of-way owned by Hennepin County to cut hack on acquisition
costs. The slopes and soil type then came into play to help determine grading
quantities and quanitites of suhgrade base material needed on problem soils.
The west side of Co. Rd. 4 was determined to be much less developed than •
the east side. This was due mainly to the number df single family lots that
adjoined Co. Rd. 4 with the back, side or front yards on the east side
of the road.
Also, the possibility of trail segments being built by future developments
on the west side of the road was very important. Pemtom should be required
to build pathways along the east end of their proposed development, which
would amount to approximately 1,500 to 2,000 lineal feet. Eagle Enterprises
will supply approximately 600 lineal feet of trailway. In addtion, many of
the major activity nodes will be on the west side of the road: such as,
the City Hall, the proposed new neighborhood shopping center, Round Lake,
future fire station, Hennepin County Library, future Middle/High School,
Prairie View Elementary School and significant western development. Birch
Island Park, which occurs on the east side of Co. Rd. 4 toward the northern E
Eden Prairie border, affords an opportunity to cross to the east side of the
. road and eliminate conflicts with single family lots on toward the north.
Crossing points of Co. Rd. 4 are very important and will affect the degree
of safety and use of the trail. Providing crossing points at logical pedes-
trian and bicycle collection locations, which have good sight distance, is
very important.
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In or Out of Co. Rd. 4 Right-of-Way?
As was mentioned earlier in this report, about 10, 452 lineal feet of
pathway may occur outside of the right-of-way initially because of;
public ownership , easements, quasi-public ownership, or developer's
commitments. In addition, it appears that at least 5, 100 lineal feet
ought to be committed to by future developments and the price of
construction assessed back to them at the time of development.
This leaves about 11,048 lineal feet that would have to occur in the
right'-of-way if no more land could be acquired.
The general philosophy for location of the path is to have it near Co.
Rd. 4 for safety from crime, low impact property serverance, and direct
route between activity nodes, but not too near because of ; high traffic ,
low scenic value, and low quality riding or walking experience.
Within the 80 feet Co. Rd. 4 right-of-way, approximately 48 to 52 feet
of it is occupied by the roadway section (24 feet of road surface and
shoulders and ditches ). This leaves only about 15 feet on each side
of the road in which to build an eight foot path.
With the 80 foot Co. Rd. 4 right-of-way, approximately 48 to 52 foot
on each side of the road in which to build on eight foot path.
The traffic currently south of T.H. 5 on Co. Rd. 4 is 2,460 trips/day
and north of T.H. 5 3,740 trips/day. The road would be eligible
for upgrading to four lanes when the traffic reaches 7,500 trips/day. -'
The developments of Hidden Ponds II, Eagle Enterprises, and Pemtom will
add quite substantially to the traffic on Co. Rd. 4. It therefore seems
advisable to locate .within the right-of-way only when; 1. grade will not
permit outisde alignment, 2. pathway outside the ' right-of-way would
encroach too close to a single family home, or 3. when easements or
dedication can not be obtained.
After looking at the proximity of the pathway to homes and rechecking the
topography, it appears that if easements or dedication of land can be
obtained approximately 6,135 feet should still occur within the right-of-
way. This is about 23% of the total system. The portions that should be
in the right-of-way are generally ; 1. along Paracise Valley, 2. Hillcrest
Courts, 3. the 300-600 feet south of the C.M.St. P. railroad, and
4.afew other single family lots adjacent to Co. Rd. 4.
Crossing Points
Initially,because of cost constraints, all crossing points will be 'at-grade',
with the T.H. 5 crossing being signalized. The crossing of T.H. 5 will
be hazardous because of left turning vehicles.
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Crossing points suggested would he:
1) A future underpass where Purgatory Creek intersects with Co. Rd. 4
with an at-grade crossing initially
2) An at-grade crossing at the intersection of Edenwood Drive
and Co. Rd. 4 with a short collector pathway on the east side
of the road running from Edenwood Drive north to Hillcrest Lane
3) An at-grade crossing (future overpass) at Valley View Road and
Co. Rd. 4
4) An at-grade crossing at Westgage Drive and Co. Rd. 4
S) A signalized crossing at T.11. 5 and Co. Rd. 4
6) An at-grade crossing at Scenic Heights Road and Co. Rd. 4
7) An at-grade crossing at Lake Shore Drive and Co. Rd. 4
8) An at-grade crossing at Summit Drive and Co. Rd. 4
9) An at-grade crossing at Cedar Ridge Road and Co. Rd. 4
10) A future at-grade crossing at Co. Rd. 1 and Co. Rd. 4
In addition, although sight distances are short at the intersection of Oak
Ridge Road and Co. Rd. 4, it does seem that it is the best northern most
location for an at-grade crossing. It also nrovides the most direct link
between the residential area on the west side of Co. Rd. 4 and Birch Island
Park. The location of the at-grade crossings in the locations suggested
above occur at regualr intervals, no closer together than Ron feet with an
average interval of between 3/1i and 1/2 mile.
Areas of Special Consideration
The area lying between 600 and 900 feet south of the intersection of the
C., M. St. P. Railroad and Co. Rd. 4 would require extensive earth retain-
ing work to make room for the pathway. The alternative is skirting around
behind the area, which would require about 1,200 extra feet of trailway
at an added construction cost of approximately $5,117.00 and a land acquisi-
tion cost of perhaps $1,600.00 to 52,0n0,00. This, when compared with the
$4,750.00 cost of a retaining wall plus the added safety standpoint of being
in close proximity to bypassers make the road right-of-way alignment more
desirable.
Since the up-dated construction estimate of this project is now around $06,000.00
for construction alone, separate land acquisition outside of the County Road
right-of-way will not be possible. However, there are extensive areas where
the trail may and in fact should be located outside the right-of-way.
City Owned Land quasi-Public
City Hall 300 ft. Immanuel Lutheran Church 450 ft.
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Round Lake Park 1,400 ft. Purgatory Creek Floodpiain 750 ft.
School District Site 1,700 ft. Road Right-of-way 1,472 ft.
Birch Island Park 1,900 ft. R. R. Right-of-way 380 ft.
To Be Built By Developer To Be Dedicated By Future Developers
Pemtom 1,500 ft. --- 5,100 ft.
Eagle 600.ft.
Main Pathway 22,500 ft.
Collector Paths 4,000 ft.
Amount of Trail Length not requiring initial
landacquisition 10,452 ft.
Future expected dedication 5,100 ft.
Total Amount requiring acquisition or road right-
of-way location 11,048 ft.
It does appear that over half of the pathway location can occur outside of
the Co. Rd. 4 right-of-way. The remainder of the pathway will have to occur
within the right-of-way unless easements can be obtained or dedication of the
trail corridor received. The impact of dedication on tax revenue would
probably be less than 5600 per year.
PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATES FOR CO. RD. 4 PEDESTRIAN AND BIKEWAY TRAIL
Assumptions
1. Assume no acquisition of land, construction within City owned land and
Co. Rd. 4 right of way.
2.. Assume no major grading necessary from studies of grades made.
3. Assume the price of 2331 bituminous @ $14.50/ton in place.
4. Assume cost of class II crushed rock @ $1.50/ton or$6.00/ton hauled.
5. Assume 1 cubic yard of crushed rock equals approximately 1 ton.
• 6. Assume 22,500 lineal feet of pathway 8 feet wide 4 inches 2331 deep
strength asphalt on compacted subgrade.
7. Approximately 7545 lineal feet of soils requiring 6 inches class II crushed rock.
8. Assume cost of grading at $ 1.25/cubic yard.
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9. Assume 1 foot wide strip of sod on each side of path for erosion prevention
and restoration@ .75/square yard laid.
10. Assume seeding @$200/acre, assume ten feet on each side of path
100 feet of 2331 8 feet wide, 4 inches thick= 19.5 tons @$14.50/ton
22,500 X 19.5 X$ 14.50 = $ 63,618.75 asphalt
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class II
7,545 X 8 = 30.180 cu ft = 1,117.77cu.yd.@$5.00/yd=$5,588.00
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2 X 22,500 =5,000 sq.yd@ .75/sq. yd=$3,750.00 sod in place
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22,500X8+ 7,545X 8
3 2 X$1.25 =$4,175 for grading of trail bed only
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special details :
100 foot long railroad tie retaining wall, 10 feet high
10 X 2 X - 250+ 1 0 10 -270 @$7/tie = $1,750 materials
3,000 labor
4,750 retaining wall
( $20,000)future
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4.26/lineal foot
plus underpass or overpass $115,947.75
additional collector paths of 4,000 feet
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Of the $97,00n.00 coat t estimate submitted for funding to F.A.V., the City
is expected to fund 30%. If we expect to complete this very important first
phase of the H1ceway/Bikeway trail system, we must do several things to get
the cost down and to supply our thirty percent matching funds without having
to take cash out of our pocket.
The cost of the 22,500 feet of trail on the west side of Co. Rd. 4 is within
the initial $97,000.00 cost estimate. However, with the feasibility study
of the pathway, the approximately 4,000 additional lineal feet for the collector
paths was found to be necessary to control random crossing of Co. Rd. 4.
These collector paths will add approximately $17,040.00 to the $95,947.75
main pathway cost. Out of the estimated cost of $4.26 for an 8 ft. wide
pathway, $2,83 can be attributed to the 4-inch deep strength asphalt surface.
This means that about $1.43 per lineal foot can be.attributed to grading,
sodding, seeding and limited purchase and placement of base material. This
amounts to $37,895.00 of the entire $112,987.75, thus decreasing the amount
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of this to $75,092.75 if we were to do the preparation work ourselves. In
addition, approximately 2,600 feet of the pathway is going to be constructed
initially by Penton and Eagle Enterprises. At $4.26 per lineal foot, this
would knock $11,076.00 more off the cost, bringing it down to 564,016.75.
F.A.V. has committed to 701 of $97,000.00 or $67,900.00. Therefore, with our
own grand preparation, we should be able to obtain a high quality trail
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initially.
The second way to significantly cut costs, without using our maintenance
crew for preparation, would be to change•the cross section of the trail.
The cross section recommended by the Minnesota State Planning Agency and
the Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, and our
own City Engineer is 4 inches of deep strength asphalt laid over a compacted
subgrade. I had modified this somewhat by adding 6 inches of crushed rock
base in very poor soil conditions. However, Hennepin County, in their
Bikeway Feasibility Report, suggest another acceptable method (as well
as deep strength asphalt) which is laying 1-1/2 to 2 inches asphalt wearing
coarse over 3 to 4 inches aggregate base.
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What does this method mean in terms of capital expenditure cost savings?
Grading 26,500 X 8 X .5 X $1.25 - S 4,907.41
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Ancillary Grading - $12,000.00
Sod in Place - $ 3,750.00
Seeding - $ 2,066.00
Asphalt .16 X 8 X 26,500 X $14.50 X $1.98 - $36,068.26
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Class 5 .5 X 8 X 26,500 X $8.46 - $33,213.33
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$92,005.00 - 33.47/lineal ft.
Minus Developer Trails $ 9,022.0n
$82,983.00
We must somehow still decrease the cost to $67,900.00 which leaves $15,083.00
to pick up.
Alt. 1 - The initial method minus the developer trails - $101,911.75
Alt. 2 - The reduced section method minus developer
trails $ 82,983.00
$ 18,928.75
Alt. 1 - 4 inches deep strength without 4,000 feet collector
paths initially - $'84,871.75
Alt. 2 - Reduced section without 4,000 feet collector paths
initially - $ 69,103.00
$15,768.75
From the sources I have studied - State, Federal, County and City - it is
evident that the deep strength design is the more sunericr surface over a
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longer period of time. In addition, the reduced section would most likely
have to be seal coated; and in poor soil conditions, the deep strength on
top of aggregate is still recommended.
In light of the fact that this trail will be perhaps the most heavily used
trail in the City and the standard for construction of this trail will be
what developers base their systems on, and since ultimately the City may
assume the maintenance responsibility for many of these trails, I would
recommend that we pursue the more durable deep strengthdesien.
From this state to implementation, the following steps are necessary:
1) Dialogue established with Hennepin County for permission to
locate within their right-of.-way if necessary
2) Establishment in the field of monumentation of Co. Rd. 4
right-of-way
3) Contacting property owners for dedication or trail easement where
1) City does not own land, 2) Pathway is not acceptable in right-
of way
4) Staking of alignment of pathway in the field
5) Soil borings to determine exactly what section should be
utilized in each instance
6) Detailed cost estimates
7) Letting of bids
8) Clearing of trail alignment area and preliminary grading,
construction of special details
9) Compaction of subsoil and laying in and cocting of aggre-
gate base (where needed)
10) Laying of asphalt
11) Final restoration grading, sodding and seeding
* seal coating for 26,500 lineal feet of pathway would cost about 59,422.22,
thus bringing cost of the reduced section minus the developer trails to
$91,480.78 plus 7,545 lineal feet of poor soils requiring tha deep strength
design or an additional $ 10,945.01 plus $ 4,750.00 for the retaining wall
brings the price to $ 107,175.79 compared to $ 101,911.75 for deep strength
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The remaining ' at-grade ' crossings will be designed as was recommended
In the original Hlkeway/Bikeway Task Force Report. 1. They must have
good sight distance. 2. They should occur at a relatively flat grade
in the road. 3. They should be clearly signed. 4. The crossing area
should be clearly striped. 5. The area should be well lighted (either
from existing street lights or specially placed lights. 6. The crossing
area on both sides of the road may include; benches, trash receptacles,
plantings (over-story and lower ground cover) and widened pa1.4ng for
resting and waiting. The crossing areas will be designed so as to
combine the functional need of readily recognizing them as crossing
areas from a driver's point of view with the esthetic qualities of
landscaping, benches , plaza, and lighting details.
All places where a pathway crosses a residential City street should
be appropriately signed, striped and provided with let down curb.
In the future, there should be an over-pass at the intersection of
Co. Rd. 4 and Valley View Road,and an underpass at the intersection
of Purgatory Creek and Co. Rd. 4. The creek underpass will make a
Purgatory Creek Trail System very viable and add greatly to the safety
of the Co. Rd. 4 system.
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Conclusion
The implementation of the Co. Rd. 4 Pedestrian/Bicycle system is very
feasible. Although costs will most likely be higher then anticipated,
spending of moneyegaitst future assessment of perhaps $ 25,000 and
future funding to supply the amount needed over$ 67,900 provided
this year by F.A.0. does appear justified to complete such a high
quality back bone trail. Completion of this initial phase of the system
will provide impetus for the entire Hikeway/Bikeway system envisioned
by the Task Force in 1974.
I would recommend proceeding with the eleven steps toward completion
outlined in this report.
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LINEAL FEET OF SOIL TYPES PARALLELING CO. RD. 4 ON WEST SIDE
feet •
BC 264 ErB2 132
RsC 132 EnC 198
. DaB 528 LtB 304
HuC 990 EnC 462
EtC 264 HeC 594
EtB 1848 Hg 924
EtC 594 Mx 264
HIC 390 •
HbE 66
• EtB 594 H1C 264
EtC 132 HbE 107
EtB 132 Mg 422
EtC 196 H1C 132
EtB 528 ' BuB 792
HuC 198
EtC 435.6 •
EtA 99 •
Cu 264 '
EtC 594
Cu 264
Bo 66
EtB 964
EtA 396
EtB 436 •
DB 264 . •
EtA 132 .
HeB 396
ItB2 264
He$ 264 •
HcB2 363
Hog 528
HbB 990
HoC 343
Cu 100
Ma 330
HcC2 396
Trail Use Limitations Soil Type Soil Group
moderate DaB Dakota Loam • 1
slight 0-12 EtA Estherville Sandy Loam 0-2 % 2
slight EtB Estherville Sandy Loam 2-6 % 2
slight Estherville Sandy Loam 6-12 % 2
slight BuB Burnsville Sandy Loam 2-6% 2
slight HuC Hubbard Loamy Sand 6-12 % 2
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slight H1C Heyder Complex 2-6 % 4
slight HeB Heyder Sandy Loam 2-6 % 5
slight HcC2 Hayden Clay Loam 6-12 % 5
slight HcB2 Hayden Clay Loam 2-6 % 5
slight HbB Hayden Loam 2-6 % 5
severe HbE Hayden Loam 18-29 % 5
slight HeC Heyder Sandy Loam 6-12 % 5
slight LtB LeSuebr Loam 12-18 % 6
slight 2 -12 EnC Erin Loam 2-6 % 7
slight ErB2 Erin Clay Loam 2-6 % 7
moderate : Hamel Land 10
severe Ma Marsh 12
•severe Mx Mixed Alluvial Land, frequently flooded 13
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SOIL GROUPS BUILDABILITY
1 danger of frost heave is slight, low to moderate volume changes
in upper 2 to 4 feet, lawns, trees and shrubs are relatively easy
to establish and maintain.
2 well drained, underlain by a sand or gravel
-low water table
-soils are noncohesive, gullies form easily steep embankments are
difficult to establish through vegetative practices. Increased
runoff from streets can cause severe erosion.
-soils have good bearing capacity, low volume change, low sub-
septibility to frost heaving.
-vegetation difficult to establish and maintain on these soils
-a top dressing of 12 to 18 inches of loamy material is desirable
before seeding grass or laying sod.
4 -low water table
-low to moderate volume change
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-frost heaving low to moderate
-vegetation established fairly easily except when sand and gravel
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5 -low water table
-fair bearing capacity, fair shear strength
-moderate volume changes
-roads and driveways need especially careful design to prevent
break up
-high danger of frost heave in seasonally drained areas
-easy to establish vegetation except for seeding of Hayden soils.
6 -moderately well drained
-Le Sueur soils have seasonally high water tables
-streets, roads, and sidewalks tend to heave unless they are carefully
designed with a thick sand sub base
-establishment of vegetation is very easy on these soils
7 -have packets of poorly drained soil
-change in voluma is moderate to moderately high
-streets, roads, and concrete slabs unless carefully designed are
subject to heaving and cracking
-fairly easy to establish seed and sod and shrubs on these soils
• 10 -deep, nearly level, poorly drained, loamy to clay
-hazard of frost heaving is high on these soils ( streets, driveways,
parking lots, and slabs at entrances of large shopping centers are
subject to heaving and cracking unless carefully designed. The
bearing capacity and shear strength are fair to poor)
-sod, trees, and shrubs are easy to establish on these soils
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Soil Groups Buildability, Continued
12 -subject to ponding
-water table near the surface much of the year
13 -frequently flooded, poorly drained and have a high water depth,
1 to 3 feet during periods of a month or more
CO. ROAD 4 HIKEWAY/BIKEWAY FEASIBILITY STUDY-OWNERSHIP OF
POTENTIAL PARCELS WITHIN TRAIL CORRIDOR
SUBDIVISION PARCEL WO NER
Edenview 2nd Addition Block 1, Lot 1 Russel L Sotebeer
15600 Lund Dr. N.
Hopkins, Minn.
Block 2, Lot 1 Wendell D. Brosdahi
15601 No. Lund Dr.
Hopkins, Minn.
Block 2, Lot 17 Odell H. Almond
15606 So. Lund Dr.
Hopkins, Minn.
Block 4, Lot 1 Leonard B. Kodet
6536 Eden Prairie Rd.
Eden Prairie, Minn.
Block 4, Lot 2 Glenn A. Meinke
6544 Eden Prairie Rd.
Eden Prairie, Minn.
Block 3, Lot 12 Raymond Fink
15701 Lund Rd. So.
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Duck Lake Estates Block 1, Lot 1 Ecklund & Swedlund
P.O. Box 38
Excelsior, Minn.
Kucher's 1st Addition Block 3, Lot 1 Charles T. Andre
Box 1206
Minnetonka, Minn.
Paradise Valley Block 2, Lot 1 Everett A. Rusch
15602 Sunset Circle
Eden Prairie, Minn.
Block 2, Lot 2 Larry W.Winslow
Wikersheim,Gerald
15612 Sunset Circle
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
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Block 2, Lot 3 John C. Sailor
15618 Sunset Circle
Eden Prairie, Minn.
2110
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SUBDIVISION PARCEL OWNER
$230
2220
i 2210 Lyle Moran
2240 Pemtom Inc.
8200 Humboldt Ave. S,
Minneapolis, Minn. 55431
4200 Clayton E.Gunnarson
7960 Eden Prairie Road
Eden Prairie, Minn.
3200 Gordon W. Hulbert
8200 Humboldt Ave. So.
Minneapolis, Minn. 55431
1200 Johan M. Lrrsen
6214 Breeburn Circle
Minneapolis, Minnesota
C. M. & St.P.R.R.
4800 A. J. Miller
1906 3rd Ave. So.
Minneapolis, Minn.
5000 C. C. Miller
A. J. Miller
8430 Eden Prairie Road
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
2080 C. C. Miller
8430 Eden Prairie.Road
Eden Prairie, Minn.
2065 F. H. Miller
8425 Eden Prairie Road
Eden Prairie, Minn.
3710 Herbert Mason
1014 Excelsior Ave.
Hopkins, Minnesota 55343
6600 Agnes C. toensing
B. R. Toensing
8420 Eden Prairie Road
Eden Prairie, Minn.
12111
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SUBDMSION PARCEL OWNER
Kirk Meadows Block 1, Lot 1 W. Eggan Construction
Ellis W. Olson
16400 Luther Way
Eden Prairie, Minn.
Section 4 3806 State of Minnesotm
5820 Chester Harms
5920 6345 Eden Prairie Rd.
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Section 5 800 Magnum Land Corp.
New 1050 Wichita, Kansas
Shelter Dev. Corp.
1550 E. 78th St.
Minneapolis, Minn.
850 Magnum Land Corp.
5600 W. J. Kocourek
Ecklund & Swedlund
P.O. Box 38
Excelsior, Minnesota
Section 8 2830 Ecklund & Swedlund
P.O. Box 38
Excelsior, Minn.
3020 Grant N. Sutliff
7070 Eden Prairie Road
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
2825 Frieda P. Kocourek
7080 Eden Prairie Road
Eden Prairie, Minn.
2212 Q. Petroleu mCorp.
2835 Nicollet Ave. S.
Minneapolis, Minn.
Section 17 2425 George M. Moran
C.O.R. Investment
C. F. Nelson
4236 Lynn Ave.
Edina, Minn. 55416
2435 (Broken off George E. Moran
from 2425) 7808 Co. Rd. 4
Eden Prairie, Minn.
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SUBDIVISION PARCEL OWNER
Paradise Valley (cont.) Block 3, Lot 1 Donald H. Braun
15501 Perk Terrace Dr.
Eden Prairie, Minn.
R.L.S. 669 A Warren Shultz
Trust Real Est.
N.W. National Bank
7th & Marquette
Minneapolis, Minn.
669 F Cecil L. Martin
6585 Eden Prairie Rd.
Eden Prairie, Minn.
1016 A H. F. Griffiths
6401 Kurtz Lane
Eden Prairie, Minn.
Hillcrest 2nd Outlets A,B,C,D,E,F, City of Eden Prairie
Hillcrest 3rd Block 3, Lot 17 Lloyd H. Hulbert
7040 Alpine Trail
Eden Prairie, Minn.
Block 3, Lot 18 Ecklund & Swedlund
P.O. Box 38
Excelsior, Minn.
Block 3, Lot 16 Ecklund & Swedlund
P.O. Box 38
Excelsior, Minn.
Hillcrest Court Block I, Lot 1 Ecklund & Swedlund ?
P.O. Box 38
Excelsior, Minn.
Non-Homestead Block 1, Lot 14 Ecklund & Swedlund ?
P.O. Box 38
Excelsior, Minn.
Block 2, Lot 1 Eoklund & Swedlund ?
P.O. Box 38
Excelsior, Minn.
Edenwood Ridge Block 1, Lot 1 Marco S. Jones
16354 Edenwood Dr.
Eden Prairie, Minn.
2113
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SUBDIVISION PARCEL OWNER
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Section 17 (cont.) 6200 A.W. Miller
8430 Eden Prairie Road
Eden Prairie, Minn.
5825 A. W. Miller
8430 Eden Prairie Road r,
Eden Prairie, Minnesota •p
5610 David Dockendorf
8440 Eden Prairie Road
Eden Prairie, Minn.
North 20 was part of (3710) 4030 Eden Prairie Day. Assn.
Herbert A. Mason
1014 Excelsior Ave. '
Hopkins, Minnesota 55343
4200 Eden Prairie Cemetery
4015 Eden Prairie Cemetery #
2410 Harry Rogers
9100 Eden Prairie Road
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
6400 Harry Rogers
9100 Eden Prairie Road
Eden Prairie, Minn.
6600 Eden Prairie
Birch Island Acres Lot 16 F. P. Kurtz
6408 Kurtz Lane
Eden Prairie, Minn.
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CLERK'S LICENSE APPLICATION LIST
March 23, 1976
CONTRACTOR (1 & 2 Family)
Waconia Homes, Inc.
LaBore Constrction, Inc.
G & M Builders
CONTRACTOR (Multi-family & Comm.)
D. H. Gustafson & Assoc.
Rutledge Construction Co.
Scott Construction Corporation
PLUMBING .
Norman & Smith Co., Inc.
BEATING & VENTILATING
Air Conditioning Assoc.
SCAVENGER
Root-O-Matic Sewer Service
FOOD LICENSE TYPE C
Karp's Twin City Supply
RETAIL CANDY OUTLET
Fannie May Candy Shops
These licenses have been approved by the program head responsible
for the licensed activity.
41,Atteret OWA/m4404.etv
Rebecca Quernemoen, Deputy Clerk •
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