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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council - 04/27/1976 EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 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 IOLL CALL I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS. II. MINUTES A. Minutes cf the Regular Council.Meeting held Tuesday, Page 2217 April 6, 1976. B. Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, Page 2225 April 13, 1976. III. PUBLIC HEARING A. Mitchell Lake PUD, revised platting and rezoning for single Page 2260 family and multiple. The PUD is located east of Mitchell Lake and West of County Road 4. IV. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS A. 1st Reading of Ordinance No. 327 amending Ordinance No. 29, Page 2273 granting temporary 3.2 beer licenses. B. 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 325, establishing salaries for Page 2174 Mayor and City Council. C. 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 324, licensing building Page 2173 contractors doing business within the City of Eden Prairie and amending Ordinance No. 311. Council Agenda - 2 - Tuesday, April 27, 1976 V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS A. Reports of Council Members. B. Report of Director of Community Services 1. Bryant Lake Park Season Page 2275 2. 1976 Summer Playground Program Page 2276 3. Approval of bids for 1 Ton Stake Body Truck r Page 2280 4. Tax forfeited property at Westgate C. Report of Planning Director 1. Hennepin County Transportation Study Page 2281 2. Anderson Lakes Condominiums, consideration of rezoning Page 2293 the property back to Rural as the conditions of the rezoning agreement have not been met. D. Report of City Engineer 1. Receive feasibility report for street improvements on Staring Page 2299 Lane and Ridge Road, I.C. 51-287. 2. Receive feasibility report for utility and street improvements Page 2305 for the Mitchell Lake Project by Pemtom, Inc., I.C. 51-289. E. Report of City Manager 1. Request from Gelco Corporation to set a Public Hearing Page 2306 for May 11, 1976. 2. Discussion of Suburban Public Health Nursing Services F. Report of Finance Director 1. Payment of Claims Nos. 1188 - 1307. Page 2307 VI. NEW BUSINESS VII. ADJOURNMENT. UNAPPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 1976 7:30 PM, CITY HALL COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mayor Wolfgang Penzel Billy Bye Joan Meyers Tim Pierce Sidney Pauly COUNCIL STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Roger Ulstad City Attorney Harlan Perbix City Engineer Carl Jullie Director of Community Services Marty lessen City Finance Director John Frane Planning Director Dick Putnam Joyce Provo, Recording Secretary INVOCATION - Roger Ulstad, City Manager ROLL CALL: All members present. I. APPIOVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS. The following items were requested to be added to the Council agenda: A. Shoreline Management Act. B. Foto Mark Waste Water Disposal Permit. C. Chemical Wasteland Disposal Site. D.Plague to City Council from Eden Prairie Fire Department, MOTION: Bye moved, seconded by Meyers, to approve the agenda with the inclusion of the four afore mentioned items. Motion carried unanimously. II. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY. MARCH 23, 1976. Pg. 2, para. 3, 1st line,strike "select" and insert "selection"; in the 2nd line strike "consisting of" and insert "for". Pg. 4, strike para. 2 in its entirety, and insert in lieu thereof "Liz Retterath, 9011 High Point Circle, The Preserve, felt much thought has been given to the appearance from I 494,but no thought has been given to screening of the properties on Leona Road." Pg. 4, para. 5, line 6, strike "purchase of additional acreage for". MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Pierce, to approve the City Council • minutes of March 23, 1976 as published and corrected. Motion carried unanimously. 22-17 Council Minutes - 2 - Tuesday, April 6, 1976 III. PUBLIC HEARING A. Proposed street improvements on School Road and Eden Court, I.C. 51-286. Mayor Penzel outlined the procedures for Public Hearings. City Manager Mated explained that a petition had been received signed by 50%of the affected property owners. City Engineer Jullie outlined the proposed improvement project, stating that the project as proposed is feasible and will benefit the properties to be assessed. Jullie responded to questions asked by Council members. George Roles, 7953 Eden Court, questioned the placing of stop signs in the near future on Wallace Road and Eden Court, and Wallace Road and Highway 5. Jullie responded this may happen within the next two years, but maybe not for five years. • William Deckler, 7930 School Road, asked what could be done with kids driving too fast going to and from the School. Jullie responded that hopefully the School District will do everything possible to discourage through traffic. Richard Beyer, 7917 Eden Court, questioned if 3 1/2" bituminous overlay would be sufficient. Jullie felt this would be enough. Glenn Britney, 7823 Eden Court, questioned who is going to decide if culverts are needed. Jullie responded that the City will have to go out and make an inspection of each lot and see which culverts are deficient. Steve Shed, 7941 Eden Court, noted that more than half of the people are from the School that use the road and not residents. Questioned if the School District plans on kicking in any money on this project. MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Pauly, to close the Public Hearing and adopt Resolution No. 1112 ordering improvements on I.C. 51-286 for bituminous paving on School Road and Eden Court. Motion carried unanimously. It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to consider the assessment of benefits to the School District for abutting frontage and traffic generations, and also consider the need for traffic signing. IV.RESOLUTIONS &ORDINANCES A. 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 313, granting Carnes/Tangen rezoning from Rural to R1-22 for 3 lots and Carnes/Tangen land division, preliminary plat and Registered Land Survey approval. City Attorney Perbix outlined the rezoning agreement to Council members. 2217 Council Minutes - 3 - Tuesday, April 6, 1976 A. 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 313, granting Carnes/Tangen rezoning from Rural to R1-22 for 3 lots and Carnes/Tangen land division, preliminary plat and Registered Land Survey approval. (continued). Dr. Tangen and Jerry Carnes'expressed opposition to that part of the rezoning agreement stipulating a bicycle path as an entrance to Bryant Lake Park. Does not believe there would be a practical way to put in this type of path. Meyers stated that the City would not be putting in an 8 foot signed and lighted path. City Planner Putnam noted that this path would not serve as a drop- off point for Bryant Lake Park,and suggested conveying the path to the Willow Creek Association. MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Pierce, to approve the 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 313, granting Carnes/Tangen rezoning from Rural to R1-22 for 3 lots,and to further instruct the staff to withhold publication of Ordinance No. 313 until revised rezoning agreement is signed stating that a walkway for pedestrians be provided connecting across Tract F. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Bye, to adopt Resolution No. 1118 approving the preliminary plat and final plat of the Carnes/Tangen land division. Motion carried unanimously. B. 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 299, Amsden Hills Addition, and Resolution No. 1117 granting final plat approval. Lee Johnson, The Preserve, answered questions of Council members. Meyers stated she would like Garrison Way signed to denote it as a temporary deadend. MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Bye, to approve the 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 299. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Bye, to approve Resolution 1117 approving Final Plat of Amsden Hills. Motion carried unanimously. C.Resolution No. 1108 stating guidelines for City financing of improvements to serve undeveloped property. City Manager Ulstad spoke to Resolution No. 1108, City Engineer Jullie's memo regarding proposed 1976 projects which will require bonding, and communication from Robert Ehlers dated April 1, 1976. MOTION: Pauly moved, seconded by Bye, to adopt Resolution No. 1108 stating guidelines for City financing of improvements to serve undeveloped property. Motion carried unanimously. 2219 Council Minutes -4 - Tuesday, April 6, 1976 D.Resolution No. 1111 approving Department of Public Safety Radio Service with Hennepin County for Year 1976. City Manager Ulstad spoke to Resolution No. 1111. MOTION: Bye moved, seconded by Meyers, to adopt Resolution No. 1111, approving Department of Public Safety Radio Service with Hennepin County for year 1976. Motion carried unanimously. V.REPORTS OF OFFICERS. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS • A. Reports of Council Members 1. Councilman Tim Pierce reported on the following: .. Environmental Impact Study hearing on March 25, 1976 .. Chamber of Commerce activities .. Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission meeting on April 5, 1976. B. Report of Planning Director 1. Guide Plan Update - Planning Commission's recommendations on update process. City Manager Ulstad recommended the Council approve the contract with Brauer & Associates and submit same to City Attorney for final review. Councilwoman Meyers felt final product lacking in development and adoption of new and/or revised implementation tools. She further stated she could not support the City entering into this contract noting that the guide plan needs updating, but does not feel the process selected and proposed by the Council is the process needed. Councilman Pierce questioned the price and services the City will be receiving. Pierce further stated that he is in favor of an update of the Guide Plan, but finds it difficult to vote "yes" or "no" on this particular proposal. Don Brauer, Brauer & Associates, answered questions of Council members. MOTION: Pauly moved, seconded by Bye, to approve the contract for professional services with Brauer &Associates to update the Guide Plan (Contract dated April 1, 1976). Pauly, Bye and Penzel voted "aye", Meyers voted "nay", Pierce "abstained". Motion carried, zz-2 C) Council Minutes - 5 - Tuesday, April 6, 1976 C.Report of Director of Community Services 1. The Tree Disease Program for 1976. Director of Community Services lessen spoke to his memo dated April 2, 1976 regarding the 1976 Forestry Program. MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Pierce, to approve the 1976 Forestry Program as per memo dated April 2, 1976 from Marty lessen with the clear understanding that the part-time position not turn into a full time position. Motion carried.unanimously. MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Pierce, to adopt Resolution No. 1110 for a subsidy program to assist landowners in the removal of diseased trees from residential properties. Motion carried unanimously. D.Report of City Engineer 1. Consider bids received on April 2, 1976, for utility and street improvements serving Areas F and G of The Preserve's Commercial Plan and adjacent areas, I.C. 51-274. City Engineer Jullie outlined bids received April 2, 1976 and recommended awarding the bid to G. L. Contracting, Inc. MOTION: Bye moved, seconded by Meyers, to adopt Resolution No. 1113 awarding the bid to G. L. Contracting, Inc. in the amount of$487,832.40 for Improvement Contract 51-274. Roll Call Vote: Bye, Meyers, Pauly, Pierce and Penzel voted "aye". Motion carried unanimously. 2. Receive petition for bituminous seal coating on Staring Lane and Ridge Road and set public hearing date for May 4, 1976, I,C. 51-287. City Engineer Jullie spoke to Resolution No. 1115, and acknowledged petition received from residents requesting same. MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Pierce, to adopt Resolution No. 1115, receiving petition, calling for a hearing for 5/4/76 and ordering preparation of a feasibility report for I.C. 51-287, and direct staff to consider the life expectancy of this improvement when making assessments. Motion carried unanimously. 2.22f Council Minutes - 6 - Tuesday, April 6, I976 D.Report of City Engineer (continued) 3. Receive petition for sewer and water improvements on Industrial Drive, south of Co.Rd. 67 and order preparation of a feasibility report, I.C. 51-288. City Engineer Jullie spoke to Resolution No. 1114 and petition received in support of proposed improvement. MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Pierce, to adopt Resolution No. 1114 receiving petition and ordering preparation of a feasibility report for I.C. 51-288, and further to direct the staff to explore the possibility of utilizing Minnetonka's water supply temporarily for this project. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Receive petition from Pemtom, Inc., for utility and street improvements for the Mitchell Lake PUD and order preparation of a feasibility report, I.C. 51-289. City Engineer Jullie spoke to Resolution No. 1116 and letter from James Hill, P.E.,Senior Vice President, Pemtom, Inc., dated March 24, 1976. MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Bye, to adopt Resolution No. 1116 receiving petition and ordering preparation of a feasibility report on I.C. 51-289, and further to attach to resolution as Exhibit "A" the letter from James Hill, Pemtom, dated March 24, 1976. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Prairie East 2nd Addition, preliminary and final plat approval. Director of Community Services lessen suggested the City apply to the proposal a park fee of$300.00 per lot and the construction of an 8 foot wide bituminous pathway. MOTION: Pauly moved, seconded by Pierce, to adopt Resolution No. 1119 and the 4 points listed in Engineering Staff Report dated March 31, 1976, change pathway to a 8 foot wide bituminous surface,and add $300.00 per lot cash park fee. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Penzel noted that the time had reached 11:00 PM, the adjournment time for Council meetings unless waived by unanimous consent of the Council. MOTION: Pierce moved, seconded by Pauly, to continue on with the Council meeting past 11:00 PM. Motion carried unanimously. 2222- Council Minutes - 7 - Tuesday,April 6, 1976 D.Report of City Engineer (continued) 6. Resolution approving plans, specifications and special provisions submitted by Hennepin County for bridge construction at Valley View Road and County Road 18. City Engineer Julie spoke to Resolution No. 1120. MOTION: Bye moved, seconded by Pauly, to adopt Resolution No. 1120 approving plans and specs for Hennepin County Project No. 6914. Motion carried unanimously. 7. Resolution requested by Hennepin County allowing the public sale of tax forfeited property. City Manager Ulstad spoke to Resolution No. 1121, recommending approval. MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Bye, to continue this item until the April 27th Council meeting, and direct staff to contact neighbors and see if they would be interested in purchasing this vacant lot with the stipulation that improvements would not be made by the City. Motion carried unanimously. E. Report of City Attorney 1. Recommendation from City Attorney on amending ordinance pertaining to bonding of building contractors. City Attorney Perbix spoke to Ordinance No. 324 and answered questions of Council members. MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Bye, to approve the 1st Reading of Ordinance No. 324. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Hidden Ponds 2nd Addition. City Attorney Perbix brought the Council up-to-date on Hidden Ponds 2nd Addition and discussed agreement he has prepared with Ecklund & Swedlund. MOTION: Pierce moved, seconded by Pauly, authorizing the reconveyance of Outlots A, B& C, Hidden Ponds 2nd Addition, to Ecklund and Swedlund. Further that the City accept from Ecklund and Swedlund, the south 78.5 feet measured at right angles from the southeasterly line thereof of Outlot A, Outlots C & G, and that part of Outlot B lying southerly of the following described line: commencing at the southeasterly corner of Lot 4, Block 12, and running to the southeasterly corner of Lot 10, Block 11; that part of Outlot D lying southwesterly from a line drawn on a point on the northwesterly line thereof which point is 355 feet northeasterly from the northwesterly corner thereof, together with an easement for storm water, drainage and maintenance over, across and upon Outlot A, except the south 78.5 feet measured at right angles from the southeasterly line thereof of Outlot A. Motion carried unanimously. 2223 Council Minutes 8 - Tuesday, April 6, 1976 F. Report of City Manager • 1. Consideration of Ordinance increasing Council and Mayor's salaries. City Manager Ulstad spoke to Ordinance No. 325 and also survey compiled on salaries of other municipal officials. MOTION: Pierce moved, seconded by Meyers, to approve the 1st Reading of Ordinance No. 325 establishing salaries for the Mayor and the City Council. Mayor's salary to be $300.00 per month and each Councilman's salary to be $200.00 per month, effective January 1, 1977. Motion carried unanimously. G.Report of Finance Director 1. Clerk's License List MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Bye, to approve the Clerk's License List dated April 6, 1976. Motion carried unanimously. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Shoreline Management Act - Councilman Pierce requested information on this item be distributed to Council members. B. Foto Mark Waste Water Disposal Permit - Councilwoman Meyers requested the staff bring the Council up-to-date on this item. C. Chemical Wasteland Disposal Site - Councilwoman Meyers requested the staff bring the Council up-to-date on this item. D.Plaque to City Council from Eden Prairie Fire Department - Mayor Penzel displayed plaque presented to the City Council from the Eden Prairie Fire Department in appreciation for the City's continued support of their organization. VII.ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Pierce moved, seconded by Pauly, to adjourn the meeting at 11:35 PM. Motion carried unanimously. • 22-2 4 APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1976 7:30 PM, CITY HALL COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mayor Wolfgang Penzel Billy Bye Joan Meyers Tim Pierce Sidney Pauly ODUNCIL STAFF PRESENT: Finance Director John Frane City Attorney Harlan Perbix City Engineer Carl Jullie Director of Community Services Marty lessen Planning Director Dick Putnam Recording Secretary Joyce Provo INVOCATION -William Bonner, Eden Prairie Community Church ROLL CALL: Penzel, Meyers, Pauly and Pierce present; Bye absent. I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS A. Potential Land Use Advisory Committee nomination. B. AAA Automobile Club map. MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Pierce, to approve the agenda with the inclusion of the two afore mentioned items. IT. PUBLIC HEARING A. Purgatory Creek Open Spate Corridor Study (continued Public Hearing). Mayor Penzel outlined the procedures for Public Hearings. Consultant Don Brauer, Brauer &Associates, distributed his presentation outline dated April 13, 1976,and spoke to each item accordingly. He also referred to the Purgatory Creek map illustrating future open space, planned open space, and committed open space. Mayor Penzel opened the meeting up to questions and comments from the audience in the sequence they had registered. Werner Schulze, 15541 North Hillcrest Court, indicated his support for this Study and said he would like to have some assurances that the City will go easy and not burden the taxpayers with tremendous costs. (Prepared statement dated March 25, 1976 attached). 222S Council Minutes - 2 - Tuesday, April 13, 1976 A. Purgatory Creek Open Space Corridor Study (continued) Mr. H. E. Trager, 15341 Creekside Court, explained that he would go along with the Study as far as wildlife is concerned, but is against the recreation part of the plan. Does not feel the City has to plan his recreation. Mrs. Larry Russell, 12101 Sunnybrook, spoke against sawdust bicycle paths and questioned if these paths would interfer with some of the flood- plain. Does not want to see snowmobiles use these paths. (Note attachment from Mrs. Russell dated 4/13/76)., Mrs. Helen Fowler, 10315 Riverview Road, read from a prepared statement which is attached. (Dated April 13, 1976) Al Teas, 15824 Park Terrace Drive, stated he is in favor of wilderness areas and feels the City is playing with conservation and not preserving it. Mr. Teas read a prepared petition dated April 13, 1976. Mayor Penzel requested the petition be entered into the records. Mr. Jay Morgan, 15501 North Hillcrest Court, also speaking for Mrs. Morgan, expressed their opposition for two major reasons: 1) for conservation, but against recreation plan, and 2) against cost resulting in a tax burden to the taxpayers. Cecil Martin, 6585 Eden Prairie Road, definitely against the plan because of the tax burden. Don Braun, 15501 Park Terrace, expressed strong oppostion to the plan. Robert Twiss, 10010 Bennett Place, concerned with unwanted people the City is trying to invite into his area. Against study 100%. Mr. J. Gordon Campbell, 9901 Riverview Road, thought creek should have a plan, but has never heard anything but objection to the creek being a corridor. Gloria Cullen, 15381 Creekside Court, built their home at this address because area was well preserved. Against the plan, it is recreation and not conservation. James Cullen, 15381 Creekside Court, read petition and presented same to Clerk to be entered into the records. (Petition dated April 13, 1976) Gretchen Salyards, 15824 Park Terrace, thought the proposal unreasonable and policy unreasonable. Expressed concern that the plan proposed is going to cost more than people in Eden Prairie can afford. Mrs. William Pearson, 7831 Bush Lake Road (taxpayer in Eden Prairie but reside in Bloomington), spoke to communication to the Council dated April 13, 1976. (Communication attached signed by both Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Pearson). 2 Z2(D Council Minutes - 3 - Tuesday, April 13, 1976 A. Purgatory Creek Open Space Corridor Study (continued) Mike Pohlen, 6785 Kingston Drive, expressed his concern about not receiving proper notification and questioned what the impact of the study would be on his property. Mr. Heldt, 12155 Sunnybrook, as far as the concept of the plan, he is for it, but not when it infringes on other people's property rights. Would like to see the study go ahead as it would give people a better idea of where lines are going to be drawn and how they will affect them personally. If the plan is approved, he would not like to see any type of motorized vehicles on any part of the corridor. Ray Welter, Jr., 10844 Blossom Road, felt the Council was not going along with the wishes of the people who live on Purgatory Creek. Feels people want the corridor left alone. John Bergan, 8705 Bentwood Drive, questioned how we are going to police property along Purgatory Creek. Dr. Fred Ekrem, 9845 Bluff Road, expressed his support for the plan and that through this plan we could save many areas of the Creek with the Floodplain proposal. Also against motor bikes and snowmobiles. Expressed his opinion that the eventual outcome of this plan could be to better preserve the corridor than to let it go its own way. Geneva Middleton, 9411 Timber Trail, noted that she lives In the Anderson Lakes Wildlife area and has been pleased with the results of the concept study which has been used as a guideline for the Anderson Lakes plan. Ray Welter, Sr., strongly against the plan. Loren Irvine, 18930 Lotus View Drive, expressed his concern with the destruction along Purgatory Creek, i.e., people spearing northerns and leaving them to die. Loren Bakken, 15600 North Hillcrest, primarily does not like the recreation part of the plan. Councilwoman Meyers stated she was dismayed during the first public hearing of March 9 and especially at this meeting with the lack of confidence the people have for this Council. Agreed with all of the comments and noted that the Council members are aware of the tax burden on the City of Eden Prairie. Is not convinced we need a path completely from#101 to the Minnesota River, and there are certain areas where no human Hsb!et in111404J should be allowed. Any trails should be for non-motorized use; any trail plan and any recreational development must reflect the environmental and physical impact on the land. Developed areas should be devoid of trails. Mier je8/r odd ii8bifrI '1?roiseeih7 "Now mutt be MOM 14ff)(/- �l 222'7 Council Minutes - 4 - Tuesday, April 13, 1976 A. Purgatory Creek Open Space Corridor Study (continued) Councilwoman Pauly felt strongly that there are areas along the creek where private ownership is going to turn out to be the best thing. Thinks it needs more study and there will be parts of the Purgatory Creek where no people will be allowed. Main concerns are: 1) respect for private property; 2) fear of condemnation; and 3) negative feelinglf any kind of a trail. fer Councilman Pierce explained that the Council is trying to define what can be done in the way of development, and what we are going to do as far as recreation - or maybe recreation should be forgotten about. Noted the study is a vehicle to initiate a plan that will be implemented in the future. Mayor Penzel expressed strong concern that an increasing population will not lend itself to leaving the creek alone. Does feel that in order to do a proper job of safeguarding all of Eden Prairie for residents of Eden Prairie, that we do have to continue to plan for what the future might bring. MOTION: Pauly moved, seconded by Pierce, to adopt Resolution No. 1125, declaring the City's intention for the Purgatory Creek Corridor, Further direct the staff to send a copy of Resolution No. 1125 to all those persons who signed the registration form at this meeting, and to have copies of same available at City Hall for any interested parties. Roll Call Vote: Pauly, Pierce, Meyers and Penzel voted "aye". Motion carried unanimously. III. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES A. 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 318, Fraser School (Muriel Humphrey Residences) from Rural to RM 6.5. MOTION: Pauly moved, seconded by Meyers, to approve the 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 318. Motion carried unanimously. B. Resolution No. 1122, naming Suburban National Bank as payroll depository. MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Pierce, to adopt Resolution 1122, naming Suburban National Bank as payroll depository. IV. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS A. Reports of Council Members. Councilwoman Pauly reported on Planning Commission meeting held April 12, 1976. Mayor Penzel acknowledged the honor received by Bob Tyson, School Liaison Officer with our Public Safety Department, as "Police Officer for 1975"by the Minnesota Police Chiefs Association and that the Governor would proclaim April 14th as Officer Tyson's day. Z)-t`j' Council Minutes - 5 - Tuesday, April 13, 1976 B. Report of Director of Community Services 1. Master Plan for Anderson Lakes/Corridor Park/Bush Lake/Hyland Lake Park complex. Director of Community Services Jessen outlined the proposed agreement between the City of Bloomington, the City of Eden Prairie, and the Hennepin County Park Reserve District relating to Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Bush Lake Park, Anderson Lakes Park, and Corridor Park. MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Pauly, to approve the draft agreement between the City of Bloomington, the City of Eden Prairie, and the Hennepin County Park Reserve District relating to Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Bush Lake Park, Anderson Lakes Park, and Corridor Park. Further to direct the staff to include a statement of our concern with the grade separated crossings into the "Rhino" head area and Anderson Lakes Park. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Summer Recreation Program Director of Community Services Jessen spoke to memo regarding 1976 Summer Recreation Activities dated April 9, 1976, and memos submitted by Sandy Werts, Recreation Supervisor dated April 2, 1976. MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Pierce, to refer the Summer Fun/Tiny Tot program back to the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission for further evaluation in conjunction with the School District's enrichment program, and to adopt the recommendations of the 1976 Beach Operations and Skill Development Programs as submitted and recommended by the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Penzel noted that the time had reached 11:00 PM, the adjournment time for Council meetings unless waived by unanimous consent of the Council. MOTION: Pierce moved, seconded by Pauly, to continue on with the Council meeting past 11:00 PM. Motion carried unanimously. C. Report of Public Safety Director 1. Crime Prevention Grant. Public Safety Director Hacking spoke to his memo dated April 5, 1976. MOTION: Pierce moved, seconded by Meyers, to approve the Crime Prevention Grant for fiscal year 1977. Motion carried unanimously. 2-2 2-9 Council Minutes - 6 Tuesday, April 13, 1976 C. Report of Public Safety Director (continued) 1. Crime Prevention Grant (continued) Public Safety Director Hacking requested, due to the additional case load which has resulted with the opening of the Eden Prairie Center, that Allen Larson, a present Community Service Officer who has been with the Public Safety Department for 1 1/2 years, be hired to fill the position of Public Safety Officer effective July 1, 1976. Hacking further requested that Allen Larson be sworn in as a Public Safety Officer immediately at a rate of$100.00 a week, his present salary, until July 1, 1976 when he will receive a Public Safety Officer's salary as that is the date the Crime Prevention Grant becomes effective. MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Pierce, to authorize the Public Safety Department to retain the services of Allen Larson effective immediately as a Pu fety Office per his letter of April 13, 1976, and also��fte the Public Safety Department to solicit increased participation in non-criminal activities by the Homart Development Corporation and the Eden Prairie Center Merchants'Association. Motion carried unanimously. City Attorney Perbix conducted the swearing-in ceremonies of Allen Larson as Public Safety Officer. D. Report of City Engineer 1. Consider bids received on April 9, 1976 for utility and street improvements in Red Rock Hills 2nd Addition, I.C. 51-285. City Engineer Jullie outlined the bids received for Improvement Contract 51-285 and recommended awarding the bid to Brown & Cris, Inc., the low bidder, in the amount of$82,113.05. MOTION: Pauly moved, seconded by Meyers,to adopt Resolution No. 1123,ewarding the Contract for Improvement Contract 51-285 to Brown & Cris, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of$82,113.05. Roll Call Vote: Pauly, Meyers, Pierce and Penzel voted "aye". Motion carried unanimously. 2. Approve plans and specifications and order advertisement for bids for paving on School Road and Eden Court, I.C. 51-286. City Engineer.Jullie spoke to Resolution No. 1124. MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Pierce, to adopt Resolution No. 1124, approving plans and specifications and ordering advertisement for Bids - I.C. 51-286. Motion carried unanimously. 223 0 Council Minutes - 7 - Tuesday, April 13, 1976 D. Report of City Engineer (continued) 3. Status report on right-of-way acquisition for T.H. 169 improvements, I.C. 51-266. City Engineer Jullie spoke to his memo dated April 8, 1976. Sherman Malkerson was present representing Lloyd Cherne on Easement#1, Tony Hirt spoke to Easement#17 representing the Eden Prairie Presbyterian Church, and Paul Anderson spoke to Easement#19 representing Calvin A. Anderson. MOTION: Pierce moved, seconded by Meyers, that the City accept the owner's request of$5,000 on Easement#2, and to accept $6,800 on Easement#19 as agreed to by the owner. Further that based on the information and added criteria, to instruct the staff to negotiate the purchase agreements and bring the signed agreements back to the Council. Motion carried unanimously. E. Report of Finance Director 1. Payment of Claims Nos. 1060 - 1187. Council directed the City Attorney to investigate if we have to pay for relocation assistance to willing sellers. MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Pierce, to approve Payments of Claims 1060 -1187 with the exception of Claim Nos. 1069 and 1072. Roll Call Vote: Meyers, Pierce, Pauly 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 April 13, 1976. Motion carried unanimously. V. NEW BUSINESS A. Potential Land Use Advisory Committee nomination Councilwoman Meyers offered to research this matter further and will have informatir. to the Council in their "For Your Information" packets on Friday, April 16, 1976. 2t.'I Council Minutes - 8 - Tuesday, April 13, 1976 V. J EW BUSINESS (continued) • A. Potential Land Use Advisory Committee nomination (continued) MOTiON: Meyers moved, seconded by Pauly, that the Council authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of nomination on behalf of the entire Council for any Council member and/or citizen interested in becoming a member of the Modest Cost Housing Committee or the Metropolitan Land Use Advisory Committee. Motion carried unanimously. B. AM, Automobile Club map Councilwoman Pauly requested that the staff bring to the attention of the Chamber of Commerce that the MA Club map refers to Eden Prairie as Rowland, which does not exist. VI. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Pierce moved, seconded by Meyers, to adjourn the meeting at 12:10 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. • 2-232•• _ • Werner W. Schulze • 15541 NORTH HILLCREST COURT • EDEN PRAIRIE„MINNESOTA 55343 March 25, 1976 The Mayor and City Council City of Eden Prairie Subject: Purgatory Creek Corridor Study. Dear Mr. Mayor and City Council Members: With reference to the subject matter, I would like to address myself to three points which I believe are of general interest. I also think that clarification of these points may help to alleviate some of the anxieties residents have. 1) Do you as a group think it feasible to go on record as favoring development in a manner and with such timing that the people of this city will be spared sudden, heavy and excessive tax burdens? 2) What are the sizes of the Outlots and where are they located? How do they figure in the total contemplated development and who owns them presently? • 3) Finally, I feel it would help to publicly declare that no moneys can be spend unless approval is given via a referendum and that the primary intent of the proposed study guidelines is to protect the Purgatory•Creek • tract from adverse enchroachment and pofution pressures - no matter how limited or extensive the eventual developments of the corridor may be. Sincerely yours, Plea ae-u-st-ee% pce,")),14) i1 phi fir'ct /744"2-- a„,,,,tie. .1„ 1_4 -40-,4 A,ak *el 223y f • • ked0-Pj /43 / 77C May I call upon you, our City Council, and'City paid e,nhloyees, to T I?:K. To thin% and become aware, and concerned, is sa:ethin;; :e Americans very :such fail to do. I tbou,;ht that then I ehercised Ply right to vote for City cu;.cil, ,.ho in turn :-abe annoint_ients of Paid r ersonnel, thLt I was electing them to look out for my interests and • protection. In the ;past two years tour em,haeis has been, not on orotectin those of us ,who have been longtime resiionts, and those ✓ho -ore recently have elected to hake den Prr.irie their .,one, but :rith one thought in mina: of :,nr`rinj 2—en rr'c.iric t! :: entertainment and garbage disposal „round for the seater :etrorolitan area; to say nctbin,; of '•rin- i-' ::ore cri;.c into .s'len 4,4y1 Pvve you thought about the fact that all the trouble in the 'oil1 to. .:, ate.•:•, fro:,. selfishness ecia reed. Jere there r ] 'i.sh rioti.ves involved in dour :lens and Proposalsl .it! -11 hove ceI1 iah :.otivea, —hich i;: all right, ,.'hen it .ouri:'t affect or tnf.'in;;e on others. I have a selfish notivc• in w nti::,; to hove nri.vacy sni the chance to retain, control :.n.i enjoy the ->rn lrrty I've weed hard to obtain and "Fie taxes on for corny years; and in that not inZrin,,ir,,; on anyone else. In your proposed FL..P, 1 seriously doubt '.7hother the total tornaying Yonulntion of Satin Prairie is aware of how piIch this huge ^ro 'oscd Parks and hecreation Flan is to cost them, even if they are not encroached :lave all tax,ayers Leen a)prised of "'' 13 PLAN?" Pre.,aratioa of the Plan has already; cost •12,6J0, half of this ac.ouit tieing paid uy the City of .den ,'rairie, anti the valance by the 'Waters.:e.1 :',i:trict: which all ar'cs u) to the tax7eyer i CAS ii: u) the tab. If the City was to purc'hasc "?00 acres, of :>rolerty along Purgatory., us:;essed for taf pur;:oses at w1C00. per acre, we're an.; that is only the assessed value, not the :,.ar'ket value. Therefore a more realistic evaluation of costs is in the ,5 .ui?li.on dollar range; aril this ri„nreI in no dayallcds for rei be.rsencnt to rc.:�rt o;::urs for loss of privacy and devaluation of cost cf this ?Jan is only the beginning c:,a, tLc "L calls for tiling the ...:a•:p land, extensive 'br_ ;,cc to cross the strewn, car.. control, c::La'1131%3cl ;.aLhways, clearing fer trails and accessibility, eo::t of y:t'.^s---A'C._T�10.. .urd another w°' :pillion ,probably .;uul :net COVe" Li-Av. The u,Nkco•, and "atrol of this crtensive area would be a:.trono;:ical, and who sass for this? NOT the visiting pe.blic. 2z',lo • Have you thou;ht about the hazards og the ' ro;osed ;1an? Lave arty of you tried to fight a fire in the rrany areas, which fire eKui.;.ient is unutic to reach? I have, and it's frightening. Only last rce:> a fire was built during the night in _.:y driveway. 7.o.a neny of you have cleaned up after the 0enei•al .ublic, the u'ebris they leave behind, or de:Literately haul out to areas such as ours? If y-ou haven't, you have no idea ,chat the general Dublic- ira;aoses on us. Pro:) the standpoint of safety, you only have to ehecis with the Police De)t. to ascertain what we've already been subjected to by the genral ;ublic, ,I'i' 'OLT a:1 OF'%P1 If any of you ar a lovers of .a1.l:1life and en jo;; watching, particularly the fourlegged variety, you should realize tY,...t the PL.:+ woulu push the .;.a jority of this pc_,ulation out of our ccuhtrjsif.e. The snow:lobilc has already changed, in so.ae areas, the ratterna of the deer; a:r:i in the not too ,_::taut future, on our eastern border, ,ae :ill have a fur.r lone high aay :;hic}_ . ill rua,. the... farther .cst. • Latta ad'reos oureelvea to the AOCD PL.,I11: The residents of the ;::or•tion refhrre:d to uc flood ,.lain have accepted the iue'ir.; s:it?.out• :;uhefit of te.x rr-'uction on that )art of their ro,ert'; If this is :in i , octant factor---to ,aaintain the benefit of uusiness do.anstrc un--- then •hj haven't we ecun afTorded a tax break? I'm wondering, after the meeting of December '73, whether there was a reason for not forming a Citizens Coe::r:ittec, ,-;it: a representative from each specified area abutting Pur6atery Creek. If a co;.;: itteo had been formed, perha .; it would have saved the ,r1G,Oe0. cost of the PLAN. In reading the .juestlons an: answers from that meeting it eras not lifiicult to see that overwhelming majority were against opening a corridor along Purgatory. In reading Consultant Norman Stono's ru;:ort, I find that he has speculated as to what has happened in curtain areas, giving a misleading picture. I can only s^cak for our area, where his specul::tinnr were •:•rox g. I note in certain areas abutting the creek Mr. stone reports that juvelc7pors htve removed trees and natural gro4th, and bulllozed t'-c land, thus affecting the creek. :Jhy hasn't the Council prevented this from happening2 Stone also mentions the extensive a,pread of elm disease and oak +Jilt, .,.-lied: is occuring in most areas. The root structure of the trees on the dames of the creek is most i: ;crt::nt to th:, ,prevention of erosion---not only on its banks, hut :.:any feet back from the creek rim. It would seem there would be priorities for the Council to consider, such as effective .1ireased elm tree removal and the ;roper ; caaures to retard spread of the disease. This cannot be an effective progran :itL a one man o,,ers.tion, vhioh we havo had in the pust. Pro.:ertj owners have not been • advised of the importance of the use of Vapam around the- uffectoatree, before it is cut; in fact the 7 day removal period would not Give time for proper treatment before tali»;; it down, and if the Vaparq is not used the fungus sproads fro the roots of the affected tree to those unaffected around it. There is a State grant for hula in this pro,-;ram, but as of last fall hhen the detection pro ram wan ste)ped for the season it had never been aeter•::ined :,o-.r to use it. It has never been detemined . how to haul cut tre;s out of al ea.s 'whore there are swa:cps or sprinj s; no :ae nave a huge and costly )rot,ram :jhich should ta'te >r.ority over THE iIr+D. .1t least we ould be protectin., t_e creak fro:, deterioration. Sooner or later all r•acidai:ts of ::uen Prairie uil1 be affected by the costly rer::ovcl of treos, arru so::.o financial hclo should be forthcc::irG. I; S!J>i__,HI; the ocner•s of pro)orty abutting Purgatory inaist that tuo Council protect our rights to privacy, ! on alisturbed b nrotuct our s i1:31�a fe c.;in� s the general public, nrotct us fro7: further crime, stop increased taxation by 2r•cventin, such plans as the one ve'rt, discussinC. Lctr: not .at:};e .:don Prairie an uil:-I:osirublo place to live, w3.c rs or,ccs r•i,;irte, are not ruepeeted. Let's attract dorirablc ;:ro,orty oun.rs to ..deu Prairie---and this isn't 22�9 done by infringing on cxistinG cr,ners. dl en and if I elect to take a new bed partner I want the choice to be mine---and it ;.:ontt be the „eneral publics • It has boon ry feclin3 that p‘.oplo seek out a suburb such as :Men ariarie becruse of its. open s^aces and to build a.ijacent to streams anrl to be able to enjoy the beauti en.i nature which abounis here. Letts not take this -)L'scious asset a.;ny fro i the future ^rowerty owners of :.den iruirie, or destroy the very attraction :.den prairie has to offer as a desirable place to establish a • 2-2.tJv • �l�C,� w ,\3p� �,�,� .7/4,2 . ., "PERSPECTIVE ON WILDERNESS" ri 442 iiii Perspective on Wilderness as it affects the citizens of Eden Prairie reflects "The basic problem of wilderness is how to enjoy it today and still have it tommorrow." "Nature in deed has rights, whether or not the law or our City Council and politicians has yet recognized them." As we work hard, with a sense of urgency.' The wilderness and natural environment we now have is all the wilderness we shall ever have in America. There is little left, less than one-third acre per person in the United States. One-third acre per person today; less per person as our population expands still further; all of it subject to being struck out by the City Councils pen. I say all of this about our Village and environment because it ie the essence of the wilds we need around us. Since it lives but once, there should be ample opportunity to review the death sentence that so many people in the city chambers and the chambers of commercialism would like to inflict upon wilderness. •Many of us feel that wilderness should have an • automatic stay of execution and that the City Council should provide it. The barbarian need not appear in bearskins with a club in his hand. He may wear a Brooks Brothers suit and carry a ball point pen with which to destroy our neighborhood. I would include of course, among the "barbarians" those who force people to huddle together under a regime of fear and force et public hearings. These include the communists and all other totalitarians. I also add those who give priority to economic interests, science, and technology rather than to the Ethical Principle in our basic American creed that the aim of government is to support man in the fullfilment of liberty and life in the pursuit of happeness. • 2241 Or, to speak more precisely, those of us who care for preservation of natural beauty are still outnumbered and overborne by those who, though not all of them:wholly indifferent to our cause, place other considerations whether of business or of politics in a higher place than any such considerations. SECOND OPINION It is sobering to review the list of political conservationist's, to see much is now a tabulation of achievements. The moral may be that polite conservationists leave no mark except the scars on the land that could have been prevented. Using up all resources of mankind, except the resource of restraint. I think we are only playing with conservation not practicing it. And not only are they proposing to take away the existing environment but proposing to charge you for it in various forms of taxation. The council would have you think that bicycle paths, parks, recreational facilities and developments would better serve the public interest than does wilderness. I should like to urge some arguments for environmental, preservation that involve recreation, as it is ordinarily conceived, hardly at all. Hunting, fishing, hiking, mountain-climbing, camping, photography, and the enjoyment of • natural scenery will all, surely figure in your report. So will the wilderness as a genetic reserve, a scientific yardstick by which we may measure the Village of Eden Prairie in its natural balance against the world in its man-made in- • •• balance. • What I want to speak for is not so much the wilderness uses, valuable as those are, but the wilderness idea, which is a resource in itself. Being an intangible and spiritual resource, it will seem mystical to the practical minded, but then anything that cannot be moved by a bulldozer is likely to seem mystical • 0249-• • • to the council and politicians. • I want to speak for the wilderness Idea as something that has helped form our character and that has certalnl.y shaped our history as a people. it has no more to do with recreation than churches have to do with recreation, or than the strenuousness and optimism and expanslvenas of what historians call the "American Dream" have to do with recreation. Nevertheless, since it is only in this recreation survey that the values of wilderness are being compiled, I hope you will permit me to insert this idea between the leaves, as if it were past of the Open Corrider Study. Something will have gone . out of us as people if we ever let the remaining wilderness be destroyed; if we permit the last of our backyards and nature and avenues in Eden Prairie to be turned into an Urban Sewer, ant hill, rathole, and Indianapolis SOadway, etc. . . If we drive the few remaining members of the wild species into zoos and tlQNa extinction, if we pollute the last deer air and dirty the last stream with r) empty cigarette packs, comic books, and push our bicycle paths, and the DEVELOPMENT through the last of the silence, so that never again will Americans be free in their own country from the noise, exhausts, the stinks of human and automotive, and • mechanical wastes, and so that never again can we have the chance to see ourselves eiiglj,separate, vertical and individual in the world, brother to the other an!mala, part of the natural world, and competent to belong in it. Without any remaining wilderness we are committed wholly, without chance for even momentary reflection and rest, to a headlong drive into our technological termite- life, the New World of a completely man-controlled environment. We need wilderness and Purgatory Creek preserved. As much of it as is still left, and as many kinds - because it was the challenge against which our character as a people in this country was formed. The reminder and the reassurance that it is still there is good for our spiritual health and community, even if we never as e • once again net foot in it. It is good for us when we are young, because of the incompnrahle sanity it can bring briefly, as vacation and rest, into our insane lives. It is important to us when we are old simply because it is there - important. c'.// Not many people are likely, anymore, to look upon what we cad "progress" as an unmixed blessing. Just as surely as it has'brought us increased comfort and more material goods, it has brought us losses, and it threatens now to become the Frankenstein that will destroy us. We need to demonstrate our acceptance of the natural world and the refreshment that it can produce. And one of the best places to get that is in the wilderness where the fun houses, saunas, bulldozers, and the concrete pavements of our civilization are shut out. Nevertheless I am not moved by the argument/that this area which has already been deflowered and exposed to Open Space Studies, jsd'may as well be "harvested". • As this will affect you and all of Eden Prairie residents adversely, lets look at the inevitable. Increase taxation, privacy, pollution, property, destruction, increased police force, wild life, fire protection, robbery, safety, peace and harmony, parking, rape, traffic, noise, snowmobiles. destruction.of property 424 vegetation. I ask you "do we need this in Eden Prairie??" Weaview this as the one and same Recreational Facility issue that was defeated at the polls last year. tinder now the auspices of the city council • as an "Open Space Corridor Study" that they are not going to let us - vote - on. Let us give top-priority to the saving of as much unspoiled and unmanaged wilderness as possible. There is an outsize difference in magnitude between the kind of influence man exerts as a hiker and what he exerts as a sub-divider. There is certainly room for that kind of management they speak of, and a great need for sore y4 • graduates who know how to apply it intelligently - on tree farms. in places like our existing parks and in multiple-use projects in which recreation is one of the ages. But not in wilderness. "This curious world which we inhabit is more wonderful than it is convenient; more beautiful than it is useful; it is more to be admired than to be used." Thank you. /,•' e 1970,,A.,42ks-vu 4.646 rz,., • We'support the foregoing ideas regarding the preservation of Purgatory Creek and share the serious reservations regarding its future and necessarily that of Eden Prairie. )T21-( ("' //5).4.a..te///(///7.(1.' • • • . •. • ae2 S ' i #.3 • • 1'lil<CA'i'ORY CREEK PEAR The Purgatory Creek Corridor Study Man Is before the Eden Pr•iiric City Council fur action. We, tho undersigned residents uC Eden Prairie, 1 urge our City Council take no action on this proposal at this time. Questions:' have been raised regarding the destruction of wilderness, the invasion of personal privacy, the acquisition of private property, the control of resident aid non-resident use and abuse, the impact on the environment, the infusion of recreation into what is labeled a conservation plan and the cost and financial burden of this proposal. These problem areas have not • been sufficiently explored or explained away by the City Council. To call the Purgatory Creek Report a "guide" by which to chart Eden Prairie's ' • future is t,, call into question the motivation of the moving forces behind ' ' this propo•.al. The ma(ter should he tanned i i . k(xt!Ot4R �Cfls / O.� d=O+C L /J�2,•�x..n( rxcce,e,�'..C_ ,�L`r .�1,�. /2�Ga�-�c�?t' .-.-dam• • "larch 25, 19/6 vi 4'ate Lt, t/11Am t kci��, 'ems C y Xit rl`4..,, /y"r-�'.x..t-�✓ C ttV�//f Tr✓✓ /. ? 7 gAti �► # 3 , . . . .. . , PURGATORY CREEK P1. , +AN II . The Purgatory Creek Corridor Surly Plan i;s before the Eden Prairie city Council for action, We, he undersigned ryaidents of Eden Prairie, t urge our City Council Lake no action on this pripcusal at Lbls time. Questions have been raised regarding the destruction of wilderness, the invasion of personal privacy, the acquisition of private property, the control of resident and non-resident. use and abuse, the impact on the environment, the infusion of recreation into what is lal,eled a conservation plan and the ' cost and financial harden of this proposal. These problem areas have not been sufficiently explored or explained away by the City Council. To ' . call the Purgatory Creek Report a "guide" by which to cnart Eden Prairie's future Is La call into question the motivation of the moving forces behind ' thin prupo:..cl. The mailer ••hunid14be l.:cbic�d, ririarigos�oal'y..ld`a��'� � es4 .cis i.'ems.rtci i „6 . Ad44,s....4, .la. 41.Q„M ,,.l r� March 25, 1976 de, . ; L.__ d4 C -}1.,..- . . ,tio.-7 ffk -,-... . A\1---w?..,arre-7-7.441/4 . I 1. Oft tO•&` ),`2- .i5 , ,it �� ;, , �� ,,4 _.,?—:--c- .,--, 0,..,, c "(.,.. ,,,,e,„4: -.., 2„,,,gs.,„ ,„7„.., ,..„, U// `y' ai . -/ '``ILL. .a,,.. 011„, . , .., Vti Yiy y .9 Jo- z.�tics.« — 17,-"Ai . ,A.. > / ,. vl I graduntca who know how to apply it intelligently - on tree farms. in places like . t our existing parka and in multiple-use projects in which recreation is one /f , � . ,wr of the IOW A. But not in wilderness. / '; ,; "This curious world which we inhabit is more wonderful than it is a convenient; more beautiful than it is useful; it is more to be admired than • to be used." +Thank you. ,}r� C'/ ,,..4,4-4-4-.'. . .' 'i . -.,..,.- -, .....„,... krie,,X.Aze We.support the foregoing ideas regarding the preservation of Purgatory '/f; Creek and share the serious reservations regsrding_its future and necessarily that of Eden Prairie. / • ,,.-16-6-cf- ( /del 41" .. .. • . . C• --e----e---'' ,...:;_____;.:,..,,,,‘,14 -e -7/ (,?1:,,e,,_, ieez . . .', c,(43.,.. , . . .. . " ,. , .. . ,.. ;,,, . .. . . , .,.... , . . .tv..... . . -\-\:Z.:"4,/i.4.... /.....12;14 . u�- a`of • ri I 4 • 'i II PURGATORY CREEK PLAN • 1 ( ` I' I' The Purgatory Creek Corridor Study Plan is before the Eden Prairie i I. City Council for action. We, the undersigned residents of Men Prairie, • urge our City Council take no action.on this proposal at this time. Questions I. seised regarding the destruct own of wilderness, the invasion of . ' hove bean �r personal privacy,Wu, acquisition of private property, the cmuiroi of • i resident and non-resident use and abuse, the impact on the environment, the F • infusion of recreation into what is labeled a conservation plan and the I I. yti cost and financial burden of this proposal. These problem areas have not F q i,' j been sufficiently explored or explained• sy by the City Council. To t j call the Purgatory Creek Report a "guide" by which to chart Eden Prairie's k i future is to call into question the motivation of the moving forces behind ` 1 t this prop.'nal. The matter should be tabled indeiinituly. t A ; March 25, 1976 5h7/4t0 , 5k�+✓,k, 1 1 )/•,± .. . 4429it ' :':' i ' , �� . • � U. I 1. 1� ' I . aP� frAillott Wes` ` 7.i'$' <Iwai.,t .,e;le jam,, W..C i..4.w.,..c..... ••:-- a,-le,9( '.r>� �t, •r• c•.i/..�!, CN`•t(.�f '„•1 sL. ....s.w n ,_►+ »« 1 3 • PURGATORY CREEK PLAN The Purgatory Creek Corridor Study Plan is before the Eden Prairie City Council for action. We, the undersigned residents of Eden Prairie, urge our City Council take no action on this proposal at this time. Questions have: been raised regarding the destruction of wilderness, the invasion of personal privacy, the acquisition of private property, the control of resident and non—resident use and abuse, the impact on the environment, the infusion of recreation into what is labeled a conservation plan and the cost and financial burden of this proposal. These problem areas have not been sufficiently explored or explained away by the City Council. To call the Purgatory Creek Report a "guide" by which to chart Eden Prairie's future is to call into question the motivation of the moving forces behind Chi:: propm.al. The matter :should be (aided ilza:=04*k.11&. 4442(se Starch 25, 1976 -7).1/ , / C //24 41<c/i ce V4 aCt4 / � • '44,41V ,•)6/44,t (41.06.,',1*" C7(6)--e-C-44z-k__'(-7271-AZie Ag 3 . 10 PURGATORY CREEK PLAN The Purgatory Creek Corridor Study Plan is before the Eden Prairie City Council for action. We, the undersigned residents of Eden Prairie, urge our City Council take no action on this proposal at this time. Questions have been raised regarding the destruction of wilJerncss, the invasion of personal privacy, the acquisition of private property, the control of resident and non-resident use and abuse, the impact on the environment, the infusion of recreation into what is labeled a conservation plan and the cost and financial burden of this proposal. Those problem areas have not been sufficiently explored or explained away by the City Council. To call the Purgatory Creek Report a "guide" by which to chart Eden Prairie's future is to call into question the motivation of the moving forces behind this proposal. The matter should be tabled indefinitely. March 25, 1976 /c 4.-7.4-..04-.-•---- ..... ,,Eij , ..,,',4, 41 /4"!:'' ry 4 ...cam./ A ,,,,)..• ;✓ .ze let,IPA—.. 7/i.dc.-EI.,: ,/X-1.4.4 ,4-4.-4?-4-0-,, , ir - 4/44..,,‘ aid',, -delude- / ..3-- • e..2,,,,T.,.e... 111 szi1/4„, , g__ ., tp.,n4,141.4'AL ,„%.12-ex_d_te ,.._ , ,4,,,,,e,./....,... �- �/ pl,1 _ ...,. if 3 PURGATORY CREEK PLAN The Purgatory Creek Corridor Study Plan is before the Eden Prairie City Council for action. We, the undersigned residents of Eden Prairie, urge our City Council take no action on this proposal at this time. Questions have been raised regarding the destruction of wilderness, the invasion of personal privacy, the acquisition of private property, the control of resident and non-resident use and abuse, the impact on the environment, the infusion of recreation into what is labeled a conservation plan and the cost and financial burden of this proposal. Those problem areas have not been sufficiently explored or explained away by the City Council. To call the Purgatory Creek Report a "guide" by which to chart Eden Prairie's future is to call into question the motivation of the moving forces behind thl:; proposal. t'ho matter p•;hould be tabled i .lesdf eZ - eiu,2.a.4,0:- a ..,t.1674d .17 March 25, 1976 . }-�� r c/tl 6L yu C ,. y o •v 1 •)'�..�n.b r a�.�.r7 rd C� �� .elf C!! Jam• j 74.-e- al • '' '`jee" .;) .571 • 1-14—c/-.2-1(142 Lam' /� 'YZ! ' (4 ) j . tv *z i ate// ( 1"L Okrq �-�s� WQ,a, 1'4 i '11A4' (071 221" r: ,j7e/24:-Q 0. ze;.ak 9 I PURGATORY CREEK PLAN The Purgatory Creek Corridor Study Plan is before the Eden Prairie City Council for action. We, the undersigned residents of Eden Prairie, urge our City Council take no action on this proposal at this time. Questions have been raised regarding the destruction of wilderness, the invasion of • personal privacy, the acquisition of private property, the control of resident and non-resident use and abuse, the impact on the environment, the infusion of recreation into what is labeled a conservation plan and the cost and financial burden of this proposal. These problem areas have not been sufficiently explored or explained away by the City Council. To call the Purgatory Creek Report a "guide" by which to chart Eden Prairie's future is to call into question the motivation of the moving forces behind ' ' this proposal. The matter should he tabled indefinitely. Ma�rch 25, 1976 li :u af :;A.1) . • �--L` h'' G.?‘r ,.o_d-Y) f1/ii is.- %,,, �� ,, _)`"^•.e-t. Co i PURGATORY CREEK PLAN The Purgatory Creek Corridor Study Plan is before the Eden Prairie City Council for action. We, the undersigned residents of Eden Prairie, urge our City Council take no action on this proposal at this time. Questions have been raised regarding the destruction of wilderness, the invasion of personal privacy, the acquisition of private property, the control of resident and non-resident use and abus., the impact on the environment, the infusion of recreation into what is la,eled a conservation plan and the cost and financial burden of this proposal. These problem areas have not been sufficiently explored or explained away by the City Council. To call the Purgatory Creek Report a "guide" by which to chart Eden Prairie's future is to call into question the motivation of the moving forces behind this proposal. The matter should be tabled indefinitely. March 25, 1976 ereerSt, C 6t� • • PURGATORY CREEK PLAN I1 The Purgatory Creek Corridor Study Plan is befoie the Eden Prairie I City Council for action. We, the undersigned residents of Eden Prairie, I urge our City Council take no action on this proposal at this time. Questions . have been raised regarding the destruction of wilderness, the invasion of 1: I�, personal privacy,'the acquisition of private property, the control of 1 11 resident and non-resident use and abuse, the impact on the environment, the II infusion of recreation into what is la'r,eled a conservation plan and the 1i cost and financial burden of this proposal. These problem areas nave not I been sufficiently explored or explained away by the City Council. To I • I call the Purgatory Creek Report a "guide" by which to chart Eden Prairie's Ifuture Is to call into question the motivation of the moving forces behind { • • ' this propo .iI. The matter should be tabled indefinitely. 1 1 March 25, 1976 AA/& ikli-At 1 .01,14,.:0,41, 1 W-14;t- _,9,,_,,--t 4._ dA241 , i ,„,, , ,,,,,,,„/„.. .'d.e.G/ell 1 kl"'‘',73 'ft e(!wf./.774.4t,a••.+: kft-s•-•1 (2t d.c<:/�. 11:1cAi lv ,, it°.., 4 �� tj 4/..e4m-e.. O��°✓O) YL� Th_ y I r • cQ4I ✓1c t rel {, � '% / mat' 4 -, cpw.c ....,.....c.... .,.. 1st- I 1 )(/' • • f -gyp/'/, , , 1{' `^/,�41, ' :(,.a:t. ,,, -�.• • _ -,(J,c.Grtii �c .1 ,J . ice, 0 .��;y, ,. ,y ... . Y ,f ./1172 r.it • 34- yet.-- 74/-,' s.•,,-, 1 , ;i t hu 14 , 9 i j ,i.ti . } iCC 4 • e;;.., f'edd ci 1i3 h1 BRAUER PURGATORY CREEK OPEN SPACE CORRIDOR STUDY We are opposed to the Brauer Purgatory Creek Open Space Corridor Study for two major reasons. Our primary concern is that this study recommends a plan that will be a tremendous burden to the already overburdened Eden Prairie taxpayer. Although no estimates for implementation cost of the plan have been cited, the minimum sum would be in the multimillion of dollars. Once developed, this vast network of trails would require considerable maintenance and thus represent a continued drain of tax dollars already short in supply. The second issue we have with the study/plan is that it is primarily a recreation plan and not a conservation plan. If implemented, At 'Rb we would in fact lose much of our wildlife. The creek area is4being used by residents of Eden Prairie interested in observing and enjoying nature without burdening the taxpayer. To construct trails such as mentioned in the study is defeating the conservation objective of the study. For these reasons, we feel the study should be abandoned or at least modified to exclude recreation elements, e.g. trails, bikeways and bikeways, and cover only key conservation elements at minimum cost. SIGNATURES (12 /57.-21.l /LO. 24 A4.4 4 4)110 '17./A, 71744i 4.1/ivnkv 4/14,..) Alva) aYzae.4.4-6, Am. Lim g• Ruzjak L 16i 9 S. 41w,..% .4 aNr‘6', e-ett- t5Stl Na. N:1 creST (1 \ km, Veide4,- / o r no. 1 L ,Aa- cx' a a, - itolif s, lh)lc Ct 2as'� W. G. PEARSON, INC. Gravel • Sand • Limestone 7831 East Bush lake Road Minneapolis,Minn.55435 835-5599 445-4300 April 13, 1976 TOs The Members of Eden Prairie Council Members of Eden Prairie Planning Commission As taxpayers in Eden Prairie we wish to express our concerns regarding the Purgatory Creek Open Space Corridor Study. It is very obvious to us that there are a great number of questions that must be answered before even considering a plan of this magnitude. It seems quite clear that rather than this being a plan to preserve the creek area it has an underlying plan to develop the creek as a "recreational area". If this is basically true - then there are many problems we must address ourselves to. Basically, to us it seems obvious that not much thought or consideration has been directed to the people who live along the creek. No one says where the money will come from. It must be clear to everyone that a plan like this must first have money for the basic structure of the plan - land acquisition. After you acquire land, then the land must be developed. Has anyone really thought ahead to the problems you are asking for? Bike trails- hiking trails - snowmobiles - picnickers - board walks. All of this brings people - and people bring problems that must be faced. Ask Bloomington about the problems and the costs of just policing and cleaning their parks: Last summer they had to keep squad cars posted at the entrance to the Bush Lake Picnic Area - stopping each car and checking for liquor and strong beer - trying to keep the area available for amily picnics instead of "beer busts". Ask them about the beer busts and gang fights. Our home overlooks Beaverbrook Park in Bloomington - suppossedly a little league ball park. Ask Bloomington what it costs them to clean the hundreds of beer cans up each Monday morning - how much it costs to repair the damage done to the ball diamonds from cars driving all over them. Ask them what their horse mounted patrol costs them to maintain. Ask us how much privacy we have left - how many nights we are wakened from screaming, yelling beer busts - about a yard and driveway cut up from cars turning around on our lawn - spinning their wheels - ruining lawn and driveway. These are all problems you are going to have to face - how in the world do you plan to protect the privacy of people living along the creek? Many costs must be figured into this plan. Costs no one is willing to attempt to estimate. Costs you are not going to evade. You will attract "customers" from all surrounding areas - and Eden Prairie taxpayers will have to foot the bills. It is time for local and federal government to get their heads on straight and face the facts. The taxpayers can no longer carry the tax burden that is -2- 1 being imposed on them by uncontrolled goverment spending and by the restrictions placed on them under the guise of conservation and park and open space acquisition. Certainly we need to look to parks and recreation areas but in this southwest area we are inundated with hugs acquisitions of land like Hennepin County Hyland Park -Bush Lake - Anderson lakes - the Minnesota riverbottom park - the restoration area near Shakopee - the new Valley Park near Shakopee. How much more do we need? Haw much can we really afford? In the Position Statement of 3/9/'76 from the Eden Prairie Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission, they state: "We all understand that the study calls for the acquisition of the conservancy sons by the city to serve as a recreational resource for the community, a wildlife habitat area, ------- . We feel that some of the final decisions as to specific. recreational land uses within the conservancy sone can best be made "down the road a bit" rather than trying to define every minute detail at this point and time: How can you, as elected Bfficials of the taxpayers of Eden Prairie believe that we can consider any part of this plan as a "minute detail". Not even the major details are dofined in this study. Are we to leave these decisions to a few planners wh consistently their heads in immp cloudsthe with views and ideas on the taxpayerss - with little or no concern for what this is all costing the taxpayer little m ncern for our desires. Are you really concerned about conserving for future generations? What about this generation? Aren't we beyond the the saturation point in parks and recreation areas? How much ore canine erand carry? Let's allow the creek to amble its way along - the fox and the beavers and the wildlife have their homes - do you truly believe they are going to stay and live in this "recreational area?" All we will accomplish is to drive them away. Let's face it. With this plan you are invading the privacy of people and wildlife. • Let's be realistic - Eden Prairie has vast areas to purchase and designate as "recreation areas". Let's get a few more homeowners and taxpayers into Eden Prairie before we go overboard on park and recreation area land acquisition. • `'/ ce6 • .21 gg59 irn iliuuto. 19";6 t' PEIJ R(i.`:S AND REQUESTS. ruliL1C I!G.1RINrS. ... e 0, and multiple. • A. 'sitchell )sa;e P110, revasad pl:+i iiig .�tid rezoning for single family p The PUO is located east of Mitchell lake and Kest of Co. Rd. 4 The planner reviewed the history of the project and the present request. Sor.nsen asl:ed if homes could be placed on the lots without damage to the natural amenities. Mr. Thompson, Pemtom, said they would take all precautions to protect the amenities. Sandstrom inquired what the distance was from the units on the southeast corner of the project to the railroad. The planner estimated 250-300 feet. • Schce asl.c•d if the staff'rcport recommendations. were acceptable to the proponent. Mr. Mill stated they are in agreement with most of the recor.wendations and thcy would like to further work out details on the pathways and dock facilities. Sorensen asked when the park would he developed. Mr. Thompson said they would try to have it coapleted by this Fall, if not, then early next Spring. flat onl: Schee roved, Fosuocht secc.aded, to recommend to the City Council rezoning from Rural to R1-13.5 for construction of 81 single family detached homes,and rezoning to RM 6.5 for 1)9 townhouse units as indicated on the preliminary site plat dated March 9, 1976, subject to the following conditions: A. Proposed site improvements for streets, utilities, storm sewer, etc., meet the performance standards of the City Engineering DeparUsc•nt. B. That the mini-park ( approsiraately 2.5-3 acres ), he dedicated at the time of first phase development to the City and improved by the developer or bonded for at the time of sale to pein,it informal field game recreation space , i.e. softball, soccer etc. Also, that an agreement between the sin,;lc family and townhouse homeowner associations for maintenance of this , part area be included within the homeowner's document and/or cunvenants on the laid to insure the Maintenance and development of the area. • C. That a scenic easement no less than 75 feet from the 878 elevation be provided to insure no urban encroachment along Mitchell late in the townhouse' section. In conjunction with the scenic easement.,a public trail easement be determined and , constructed by Pemtom of a soft surface limestone or wood chip surface. The trail should be a minimum of six feet in width along Mitchell.lake from the mini-park to the southern property boundary. The. trail will be for homeowner nod public use. • 0. That an 8 foot hard surface pathway he constructed along Mitchell Into Road from Co. Rd: 4 to the southwest cul-de-sac. E. That a 6 foot hard surface pathway be constructed along Mitchell lake Court •from Mitchell Lake Road to either the • turn ;round before the island or the western intersection • of Mitchell Lake Lane to Mitchell Lake Court. • F. That adequate right-of-way along Co. Rd. 4 be provided to the City for construction of Co. Rd. 4 bikeway in conformance with the Iliiet•.ay/Bikeway Report. n a • a n it:.. . .• -a_ .. 197G • G. That all units in the single fa!nily and townhousephasts 'be" subject to a cash in lieu of lend dedication fee consistent • with the policies to he adopted by the City. • H. That prior to final plat approval,common lake access and a dockage facilities be approved by the City and Watershed District. 1. That Hennepin County Highway Department approve the location - • of Mitchell Lake Road and grant •an entrance permit. J. That the sail erosion control and lakeshore develcpmont standards • • meet with approval of the Riley Purgatory Watershed District. The Motion carried unanimously. • Motion 2: Scl;re rated; Rearc:an seconded, that the Planning Coamnistsion close the public hearing on the preliminary plat of the Mitchell Lake PUD cc.nprised of 179 • tal.nhcuse units and 81 single f.:mily detached hoaxes. The motion carried unanimously. • ,lien 3 • Sciace moved, Beaman seconded, to recoarend to the City Council approval of the preliminary plat for the iitchell lake PUD subject to review and approval by the City Engineering Dep.:r:s•ent. The notion carried unanimously. Motion Schee moved, £ear,..an so:ended, that the Planning Coasuission finds the c•nviron- r' ntal :assesF.v.ent p;ovic','d by Peaatoan,plus the earlier PhD si;lanissions as suffi- cicot to judge the urban development impact of.the Mitchell Lake PHD. The • not ion carried unanimously. . • • • • • • • • • • PLANNING STAFF REPORT PRQIECf: Mitchell Lake PUD APPLICANT: Pemtom Incorporated LANDOWNER: Pemton " rtl4RC 17, 197(, REQUEST: Pud Development Stage Approval for rezoning from Rural • to R1-13.5 for approximately 25 acres for 81 lots , and RM 6.5 for approximately 40 acres for 179 townhouse units. LOCATION: East of Mitchell Lake and West of Co. Rd. PRESENT STATUS: Approval Status• PUD a pplica.tic:{6tVs>fli date Pia nni ng Cosa. eve-}Zk 75(r-221',yri t'12— Present Zoning -Rural District staff report Cast Z-'b.7 Present Use -Agriculture &, Vacant Park & R::c.Com._,61L1 17 ,7S CP-.:pis Pu - staff report Cc -, Of Surrounding Uses-Mobil &, Electric Co. Human Rights Com.�r, fa rural non-conforming City Council Hearing Watershed District yx�3.% `� wuk0=' - single family homes HUD i Y _ f, farming Metro Council' /v/.4 E.Q.C. Ate:a.a42. mte{+,u.4. . Highway Depts. Ncn 1975 APPROVED PUD T NSJC- /.417 On December 2, 1975 the Eden Prairie City Council approved Resolution it 1065 • approving the revised Mitchell Lake PUD 75-04 as suggested by the Planning Commission in their recommendations of October 28, 1975 . • Conditions of the PUD were as follows: • A. That the PUD 71-04 be modified in the following areas: 1. That the City continue to pursue the possibility of purchasing the island and continue to determine the suitability of the island as a park. That a 6 month time be set in which the city would seek funds for the purchase. If the city decides not to purchase the silo then the o finer may apply for zoning and platting. S 1 Staff Report-Mitchell Lake PM -2- March 17, 1976 • • J �r r ii01E11.I AM:PM LAUD USt! .. «�=__-.a_. � PLAN • 1• v ?': ixl? a .t c-- V../../.-!, :L.,: ik,E,9 . -""\,./t- ,.satii ..,...... .:.:: ,,, ., _ ,.,,,-.\,.. \<,,... :..:,.?,n , .-•.‘,2:(.7i;t \',../P.,\ a-1,": .''. ) .�'` • I�' o. .:.e<.„...:.:.,„.v,„......, - .l:;,,,,,_ "� . . 1 — ,,.4\-:\:,- , '••.':,.',•••'k‘ ,7---- ''/\\:.;•At•-• per•i f•!� •�7 `�� ` 1 r.• it.^C��V.IS-:,.?-9./ V'' '� .. I 1 1 •,.=,.t ji i %s" r• / 2. That area B be restudied to minimize the grading on cul-de-sac ;r 1 and reduce the road impact upon the pond. 3. That area C be approved for low density multi family condomin- Sum development and that the northern side of Mitchell Lake be coordinated with the northern property. 4. That area D not be approved for multiple apartment development, rather the original plan for single family detached or single family attached he appropriate to r,aint:in the original character • of the Mitchell Take development. S. That area E be reoriented to provide a neighborhood mini-park • with space adequate for informal game fields. 6. That area F be redesignated from the original PUD to single family attached or detached for townhouse type development. At the time of development stage application sensitive design in the woodland and setback from Mitchell Lake. ' 7.. That the open space around the lake be expanded to approximately . the 880' elevation. The ownership and maintenance responsibilities may be homeowners association or public depending upon city and developer arrangements. 8. That the developer construct a trailv.,ay along Co. Rd. 4 as each - phase of the project is developed or earlier as the need is demonstrated. 9. That an cast/west trail le•constructed from Co. Fd. 4 to the future • Mitchell Lake Park site . southwest of the.site at such time as development for urea F is approved. 10. That the collector street right-of-way be reduced to 80'from the proposed 100' end that no simile driveways front on that street. 11. That no specific dwelling unit number is approved except in the simile family detached plat, rather the densities will be determined as the unit size, do sign and site planning is submitted. . •'• 2�G,3 • -.. . ._. . .. Staff Report-Mitchell Lake PilD -3- March 17, 1976 E. Recommend rezoning of Blocks I, 2 and 3 from Rural Di::trJct to R1-13.5 • in conformance with the Revised Mitchell Lake PUD 74-04. That the rezoning be based upon the following conditions: I. That if the single family lots establish a homeowners association that the lakeshore be maintained by the association with a maximum of three common association dock areas be provided.no private individual lot docks will be permitted. If no homeowners association is established than the lakeshore will be dedicated to the public. 2. That an area of approximately 250 to 300 feet square be provided • and developed (grading and turf) by the developer for the benefit • of the proposed lots. Ownership and maintenance will be handled as discussed in point 1. 3. That a trailway along the collector street to Co. Rd. 4 and Mitchell Lake Court be included in the plan. • 4. That the plat be redesigned to minimize grading on lots 30-24 in Block l and reflect the change in the use of the island or Block 4. The cul-de-sac could be pulled north to move it out of the floodpTain. 5. That Pemton may petition the city for platting and rezcriing for Block 4 If the city decides not to purchase the 10* acres. The city must make its decision v months from the second reading, of the ordinance approving phase 1, block 1, 2, and 3. • 6. That the city nay consider rezoning back to Rural if development is not begun within two years of the ordinance's second reading. PROJECT IMPLC:MENTATION Proposed Land Uses The single family detached units proposed are to be of 13,600 square feet average lot area, minimum of 11,000 square feet. The single family attached townhouse units density is 4.49 units/net acre. Pemtom intends to build model units for the townhouse development and sell units by phases . Single family lots will be platted and street and utility construction&, site development completed by Pemtom. These lots may be sold to individual builders for custom homes or built by Pemtom. The apartment site indicated for 223 units, 15 units/net acre, is not proposed for rezoning at this time and most likely will be developed by another builder. 2��N Staff Report- Mitchell Lake PUD -4- March 17, 1976 TIMING Pemtom proposes to do road and site development work during the Spring and Summer of 1974 Model construction of the townhouse units will be ready for late Summer and Fall sales in 1976. Site development work for the single family area will have lots available late Summer and Fall 1976. Timing of the project will run from 3 - 7 years. • FINANCIAL CAPABILITIES Pemtom has requested the City of Eden Prairie to consider putting in sewer, water and streets and assessing those costs back against the development over a 3-5 year period. No decision has been made regarding the method of site improvement. Pemtom has built a number of townhouse and single family _ projects in the Metropolitan Area. They have considerable experience in land development , construction and marketing. NATURAL SITE CONDITIONS The Comprehensive Guide Plan - Compatibility The 1968 Guide Plan illustrated multiple family densities along Co. Rd. 4 within the Pemtom area in order to take advantage of the Mitchell Lake amenity and access provided by Co. Rd. 4 and T.H. S. The mixture of single family and low density multiple family development proposed by Pemtom is consistent with the Guide Plan . Preservation of the lakeshore as common / private open space with right of public trailway easements is consistent with the objectives of the Comprehensive Guide Plan pertaining to environmental preservation. The route of the Scenic Heights East/Nest parkway / collector has been moved further south so it does not require right-of-way from the Pemtom site. Mitchell Lake Road has been provided as as internal site collector connect- ing with Scenic Heights Parkway to the South. The housing type provided as discussed in the Environmental Assessment ranges from $40,000 -$60,000 for the townhouse units and $70,000-140,000 for the single family detached . The project would not include provision for low and moderate income families as proposed , but would provide moderate cost ownership units in the $40,000 range. The City of Eden Prairie will provide approximately 10% of the total City housing units available for low and moderate income families during 1976 and 1977. Therefore the need to include subsidized units in the Pemtom Mitchell Lake PUD at this time is not warranted. "11 Staff Report-Mitchell Lake PUD -S- March 17, 1976 Considerable analysis has gone into understanding the natural site features topo, soils, water, drainage, vegetation, geology and wildlife habitats . The original PUD in 1971 described the site conditions adequately. The revised PUD and environmental assessment submitted further discusses the implications of the natural site conditions. The City study of the island relative to purchase involved consideration of the natural aspects and their relative importance in the priority determination for City open space acquisition. The City's tentative decision not to proceed with acquisition of the island does not mean the natural site features are any •less important. The pond , related wooded slopes , lakeshore , and forest area proposed for townhouso development are important features to be considered in the development plan. SITE PLAN ANALYSIS Single Family Detached Site The proposed plan illustrates a cul-de-sac coming from Mitchell Lake Road terminating on the island serving the 81 proposed lots. The cul-de-sac would be approximately 2 , 5 00 feet with the 800 foot extension to the island. An alternative to provide a loop system would be to extend Mitchell Lake Court across the narrow connection between the pond and Mitchell Lake and connect to Mitchell Lake Lane. This would require approximately 800 feet of street and would produce significant disruption of a rather scenic forested,and— sensitive area. Mitchell Lake Court has been modified to reduce grading impact upon the site between Mitchell Lake and the pond. The lakeshore is proposed as homeowner's association space of which all 81 lots are members. Those areas would be subject to restrictions as to alteration of the site,tree cutting, etc. Common dockage space for canoes, small sail boats, and non-motorized crafts would be provided at no more than 3 common dock facilities for the homeowners. Development of the associations space for picnicking, walking, or natural areas would be the extent of the common space development. Due to the topography and street plan the majority of the home sites would be of a walk-out nature . Limited backyard space will be provided because of the lot depth and grades. Townhouse Site The townhouse proposal will utilize Mitchell Lake Road as a primary access and, public street with a divided entrance to Co. Rd. 4 . Individual cul-de-sac private streets will take access from Mitchell Lake Road to individual townhouse clusters. The southwestern most cul-de-sac is proposed as a 1,400 foot private street . Due to the length the staff recommend:, chat the cul-de- sac , approximately 900 feet from Mitchell Lake Road be constructed to a public standard with a 44 foot right-of-way, 28 foot public street and cul-de-sac. Staff Report-Mitchell Lake PUD -6- March 17, 1976 The relationship of the units to the lake is provided with views for those units fronting on the lake . The units away from the lake will be connected through pathway systems owned and maintained by the homedwner's association. . Also, the pathway system will focus on totlots , sitting areas,as well as tennis and pool facilities for the association . All townhouse units will be members of the association which will be charged with the responsibility for maintenance of all common space including the area adjacent to the Mitchell Lake. The townhouse association may choose to provide one or two common dock spaces for non-motorized watercraft. The units relate to each other in a manner similar to previously developed Pemtom townhouse areas. Some units are within ( 50- 75 feet ), to the side or garage court of other clusters . Minor modifications to the townhouse plan should allow for better orientation of those units. The parking provided would be a minimum of 4 spaces / unit two of which . would be enclosed , plus guest parking provided in detached parking bays. The driveway distances should be no less than 20 feet from garage door to curb lines of the cul-de-sac courts. Pemtom proposes that no recreational vehicles may be stored in the Mitchell Lake project either in common areas or individual driveways . Rather they must be enclosed in a garage or kept off of the site. Summary Pemtom Incorporated has considerable experience in the marketing and design of townhouse units within the Twin City/ Metropolitan Area . The proposed Mitchell Lake site plan represents Pemtom's analysis of the site and townhouse market requirements. It is the staff's opinion that with some building orientation modifications that the proposal will be sucessful . Planning Staff Recomiendations. 1. That the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council rezoning from Rural to R1-13.5 for construction of 81 single family detached homes .and recommend rezoning to RM 6.5 for the 179 townhouse units'as indicated on the preliminary site plan dated March 9, 1976 subject to the following conditions; A. Proposed site improvements for streets, utilities, storm • sewer , etc. meet the performance standards of the City Engineering Department. B. That the mini- :ark ( approximately 2.5-3 acres ), be dedicated to the City and improved by the developer to permit informal field game recreation space , i.e. softball, soccer, etc. Also, that an agreement between the single family and townhouse homeowner associations for maintenance of this park area be included within the homeowner's document and/or covenants on the land to insure the maintenance and development of the area. • 2-26? • Staff Report-Mitchell Lake PUD -7- March 17, 1976 C. That a scenic easement no less than 75 feet from the 878 elevation be provided to insure no urban encroach- ment along Mitchell Lake in the townhouse section . In conjunction with the scenic easement a public trail _ easement be determined and constructed by Pemtom of a soft surface limestone or wood chip surface The trail should be a minimum of six feet in width along Mitchell Lake from the mini park to the southern property boundary . The trail will be for homeowner and public use. D. That an 8' hard surface pathway be constructed along Mitchell Lake Road from Co. Rd. 4 to the southwest cul-de-sac. • U. That a 6' hard surface pathway be constructed along Mitchell Lake Court from Mitchell Lake Road to either the turn around before the island or the western intersection of Mitchell Lake Lane to Mitchell Lake Court. F. That adequate right-of-way along Co. Rd. 4 be provided to the City for construction of the Co. Rd. 4 bikeway in conformance with the Hikeway/Bikeway Report. G. That all units in the single family and townhouse phases be subject to a cash in lieu of land dedication fee consistent with the policies to be adopted by the City. H. That prior to final plat approval common lake access and dockage facilities be approved by the City and Watershed District I. That Hennepin County Highway Department approve the location of Mitchell Lake Road and grant an entrance permit . J. That the soil erosion control and lakeshore development standards meet with approval of the Riley-Purgatory Watershed District, 2. That the Planning Commission close the public hearing on the preliminary plat of the Mitchell Lake PUD comprised of 179 townhouse units and 81 single family detached homes. 3. That the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the preliminary plat for the Mitchell Lake PUD subject to review and approval by the City Engineering Department. A. Approval of the preliminary plat does not commit to the proposed 223 apartment units on the 15 acre site , rather that the site be defined as illustrated on the March 9, 1976 preliminary site plan without unit designation. 4. That the Planning Commission finds the environmental assessment provided by Pemtom plus the earlier PUD submissions as sufficient to judge the urban development impact of the Mitchell Lake PUD. DP:jj 224 • CITY OF EDEN CHECK LIST FOR REVIEWINGPRAIRIE PROPOSED LAND DEVELOPMENTS • DATE: 3/18/76 DEVELOPMENT: Mitchell Lake PUD L.D. NO. 76-P-Z-03 LOCATION: South of T.H. 5, West of Co. Rd. #4 & East of Mitchell Lake REFERENCE P.U.D. OR PREVIOUS FANING AGREEMENT: PUD 71-04 - Revised RES. #. • DEVELOPER: Pemtom Incorporated ENGINEER/PLANNER: Pemtom Incorporated • DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW: ' Preliminary site plan dated 3/9/76 & preliminary utility plan dated 3/4/76 PROPOSAL: The developer is requesting preliminary plat approval and rezoning TO 'MO RI-13.5 and RN 6.5 1. Land Development application filed and filing fee & deposit paid Yes Copy of application forwarded to Watershed District Yes 2. Processing Schedule: 10/28/75 ' a. Planning & Zoning Commission Preliminary 12/2/75 b. Park & Recreation Commission 11/17/75 • c. Human Rights Commission N.A. d. Planning Commission Public Hrg. 3/22/76 e. City Council consideration 3/23/76 • f. Watershed District 9/3/75 • . 3. Type of Development Single family detached (81 lots) & multiple townhouse (179 units) 4. Environmental assessment or impact statement required per Environmental Impact Policy Act of 1973: Yes, Environmental assessment dated 3/16/76 has been prepared by the Developer . 22-6 9. . • _ 2 - . • 0 . t. .+ :... 5. Preseit Zoning Part Rural and Part RM 2.5 (previous plan stedyt . 6. Proposed Zoning RI-13.5 and RM 6.5 - . . • Consistent with approved P.O.D. or Comp Plan? 'Yes • List variances required & setbacks that apply: The Developer is req(testing front yard setback 25', side yard setback - house 10', aaraae 5' 7. Project Brea 107 acres Density S.F.D. 1.7; S.F.A. 4.5r Apt. 4.5 • ' 8. Public open space and/or cash dedication Refer to Planner's Report (3/18/76) . • Private open space Refer to Planner's Report (3/18/76) Trail systems & sidewalks Refer to Planner's Report (3/18/76) Range of lot sizes! 11,000 S.F. to 14,500 S.F.; average 13,600 S.F. • 9. Preliminary Building Plans Not submitted 10. Representative Soil Borings Not submitted 11. Street System • • ' A. Access to adjoining properties O.K. • • p. Type B . Roadway (Back to Back of Curb) Private . - driveways, no 24 . parking ---- Post no parking signs Leading to Cul de sacs 50 28. Required • (not over 1000') & minor residential • Cul de sacs 100 78 (no island) 120 98 (with island) Required • 9hru Residential (collectors) & Cul do sacs over 1000' 60 32 Required (7-ton design) • Refer to memo to City Manager dated 2/25/76 The southerly cul-de-sac street extending westerly ipto the townhouse area ' should be City street (44' R/W, 28' wide with cone. C & G) extending to the first cul-de-sac. • 22'70 . • •• _•3 - • . l . . 70 44 i • parkway 100 28 divided . Fire Road • 12 . Pathways '12 6 Street grades-max. 7.5%, min. .5% Concrete curb & gutter required. • Deep strength asphalt design Required • C. Chock City's comprehensive street system. - Developer builds 1/2 of parkways at his cost,.& R/W dedication N_A_ D. Street Names - try to conform with existing in the area. Avoid additional names on cul de sacs having eight or less lots. • • Check list of existing street names. , Proposed names not acceptable . • • E. Private parking lots--B6-12 cone C&G and full depth asph. design N.A. • i F. Street.Signs-Developer or. City installs Developer purchase, City install 12. Parking: (See Ord. #141) 0.K. . 13. Utility Systems: ' A. Sanitary Sewer Extension by developer required - developer may petition , City to install streets & utilities • 1. Service Detail 4" minimum - check service to steep lots 9-16, Blk 3 ' 2. Service to adjoining property Temporary lift station necessary to serve property until City extension of MRS-1 trunk sewer. City trunk fund to cover • cost of lift station & force main B. Watermai.n: ExtPlcinn by aovelgp r retp:irt+A . 1. Check Service Design (20 psi at highest fixture) a r • 2., Hydrant location-Fire Inspector Fire Inspector to review • 3. valving Determination pending final design • 4. compliance with fire code Fire Inspector to review • 5. Service to adjacent property City extension of trunk watermaia along Co. Rd. #4 necessary to serve additional property C. Storm Sewer & Grading ._.. Storm sewer proposed 1. Sediment control plan Required by Watershed - letter dated 10/1/75 2. Skimming & grit control for,commercial parking lots N.A. 9. Positive outlet for drainage ponds Required • . 4. Avoid excessive grading and tree removal Required 5. Arrows showing drainage Grading plan not submitted - required • • Accomodate drainage from adjacent properties Pending design & review 6. Denote drainage area for individual inlets and projected high water for ponds Required . f 7. Keep drainage in gutters, not in center of street Required for public streets 8. Sod drainage swales and steep slopes Required 9. Flood plain encroachment Flood Plain elevation 877 10. Watershed District approval Riley-Purgatory • . 11. DNR approval Required for any grading or construction in the Flood Plain .' D. Natural Gas & Telephone Underground required . E. Electric (underground) Required 14. Street Lights & On-Site Lighting Required 15. Preliminary plat to be submitted to MHD or Henn. Co. if abutting a State or County Hwy. Hennepin County (Co. Rd. #4) Levied: #5627, trunk sewer and 16. List special assessments levied and pending water, $131,118 (deferred, Final levy for trunk sewer and water to be based upon 2nd beading of the re-zoning ordinance. ' 17. Re-zoning agreement required r Yes Developer's Agreement required Yes Title Abstract for Attorney's review No • 227 2— • MEMO TO: Mayor and Members of City Council THRU: Roger Ulstad, City Manager nA� FROM: Marty lessen, Director of Community Services nti SUBJECT: Temporary Beer License DATE: April 23, 1976 Attached you will find a copy of legislation changing the requirements for licences to sell non-intoxicating malt liquor specifically permitting the issuance of temporary licenses to clubs, charitable, religious and non-profit organizations. In order to conform with this law it is necessary for the City to amend Ordinance No. 29 as amended.On Tuesday evening we will submit to you for your consideration for first reading approval amendments to • this Ordinance which will provide for legalized sale of non-intoxicating malt liquor at Schooner Days, The Calico Ball, Fourth of July and other civic functions as permitted under this law. 22.13 . • .sa. . ,...a .. •'" .[ N • SECOND REGULAR SESSION 'Ch. 150 • • NON—INTOXICATING MALT I,KQUOR—TEMPORARY i • LICENSE s CHAPTER 150 } H.F.No.2909 1 An Act relating to liquor; temporary►Monstng of clubs,eharitabk,religions, or non-profit associations for sale of nomintoxfcating molt liquor In f• schools; amending Minnesota Statutes,1073 Supplement,Secttono 340.02, 4 Subdlvis{eo 2; and 624.701,Suieivtston 1. r Be it enacted by the/.eplslafure of the Slate of Minnesota: . i Section 1. Minnesota Statutes,1073 Supplement,Section 340.00,,Subdivision • 2,Is amended to rend: - �. Sabd.2. "Oneaie"fess. 'Wall"on-sale"licensee shall permit the licensee ' to sell such own.iutorleatlng matt liquors fur consumption on the licensed Premises.and the license Lac therefor uturit lie fixed by and held to the c'ottnty ,.� or wunlcipnhty lrherein the premises ore.oltunled. "On-sale"licenses shall ly be granted only to drug stores,restaurants,hotels,lama tide clubs,and cetab. lialuarnta for the unlit of non-intoxienting malt beverages,cigars,cigarettes, ' all focus of tobacco,iiecernlea,nod soft drlalm nt retail. A club or charitable,• '9 tc religious, on non-profit organization may be blotted a temporary "on-solo" ,� license for the sale of non-lutosicuting malt liquor on and oft school grounds, • i and In turd out of schoolhouses and seismal buildings. The temporary licenses shalt be subject to such terms,inhaling a license fgc,as tl,e tasting county or municipality stall preserlls'. See,2. \ilnnesota Statutes,1973 taapplc,rtent,Section 1,701,Subdivision • • t I,to mucruled In rend: 624.701 Liquors is certain buildings or grounds ' it Salullclsiou I. Auy person who shall introduce upon,or have in hie pos. • • • '. 't session upon,or in,any school ground,or any schoolhouse or school building, any intoxicating liquor or non-Iatoxlcating malt liquor us defined In chapter • { 340,except for experiments;in inboentorleu and except for thine organizations • who Lnrc been Issued tennoruty licenses to sell non-intoxicating malt liquor .. j pursuant to section 211102, subdivision 2 and any !onion possessing ton. intoxicating malt llgna,r as a result of a purchase town those organizations • holding tenlpornry 1{rmses purmwnt to axetiou 3411.02,subdivision 2,shall be guilty of a nds0etnensor. .•.� r Approved March 15,1974. • • I 215 2 1q MEMO TO: Mayor and Members of City Council THRU: Roger Ulstad, City Manager FROM: Marty Jessen, Director of Community ServicesJ1 SUBJECT: Park and Recreation Commission's recommendation with regard to Bryant Lake Park Season DATE: April23, 1976 At the meeting on April 19, the Commission again discussed the opening of Bryant Lake Park in advance of the Memorial Day Weekend. They continued to feel that the park should be opened as soon as possible so that fishing, picnicking, boating and other springtime recreational use of the park can take place. They do not feel that the patrol problem is as great as we've stated and wish for the Council to consider opening the park on a restricted basis during daylight hours. I would take this terminology to mean that the Commission would favor something like being open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on a daily basis until officially opening the park for the summer season on the Saturday preceeding Memorial Day. Members of the Commission will be present at the Council meeting on the 27th to discusss their feelings with you. • G27h MEMO TO: Mayor and City Council THRU: Roger Ulstad, City Manager FROM: Marty jessen, Director of Community Services/4.J SUBJECT: 1976 Summer Playground Program DATE: April 23, 1976 The Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission discussed the Council's concern with the summer playground program at their meeting on Monday, April 19, 1976. The Commission reviewed the previous memo by Sandy Werts on the Summer Recreation Programs and discussed the attached memo on the Summer School Program and the comparisons between the two programs. Bob Hallett, Forest Hills Principal, and administrator for the Summer School Program, was present to answer questions relating to the school program. He expressed a willingness to cooperate whenever possible with the Recreation Program in the playground program. One area in which he felt the District could offer support would be in busing children to the playground sites on their way home from summer school. After discussing the above mentioned items the Commission voted unanimously on the following motion: "City should continue its Summer Recreation Program, specifically the Summer Playground Program as previously outlined, and that the program be coordinated in every way possible with the Summer School Program sponsored by the School District; for example, Joint use of facilities if that exists, etc. It is noted that there is no overlap of Recreation Program Philosophy." • 77 • • MEMO TO: Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission FROM: Sandy Werts, Recreation Supervisor DATE: April 16, 1976 SUBJECT: Summer School Information Summer School was offered to students in grades 1-8 in the Eden Prairie School District in 1975 for the first time in three years. It•was held at Forest Hills Elementary School from 8 a.m. to noon for six weeks. Students paid a $2.50 deposit to attend classes. The deposit was returned if they did not miss three consecutive days of class at one time. The students were bused to and from classes. The "Summer Adventure" program, as it was called, offered both enrichment and development programs. Enrichment programs were offered in the areas of dramatics, arts and sciences. One week mini classes were offered each week in such areas as magic, karate, crocheting, cooking and many other areas. Development programs were offered in the area of reading and math. In many cases students are referred to these programs. The class day was divided into two, two hour periods. It was likely that a student might take an enrichment course one period and a developmental, the second. Or he might have taken two enrichment classes and two developmental programs. In 1975 approximately 450 students participated in the Summer Adventure Program. Of these at least 270 students took at least one developmental course. This year the Summer School Administration is projecting that over 600 students will participate. They have their projection on: 1. The positive response generated toward the program in 1975. 2. New course offerings. 3. Brochure will reach homes sooner. 4. Parents are planning ahead to send children. 5. Program may be available to kindergarten students. 6. There will be a change in format of the developmental programs with more learning games and less structure than last year. 27"/'I -2- Tn 1975 it cost approximately$27,000 to run Summer School for 6 weeks, this included teachers and custodians salaries, support staff, supplies and electricity. Approximately$24,000 was reimbursed by the State Department of Education. The total outlay of the District was around $3,000. In addition, the state also paid for all transportation costs. To date the 1976 program has not been set up. Teachers were asked to submit a list of classes they would like to teach before leaving for Spring Vacation. Annette Putman, Summer School Director is planning on having the brochure in the mail in early May. SOME COMPARISONS OF SUMMER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PLAYGROUNDS Summer School Playgrounds • 1. Goals . 1. Goals. a. To offer students an a. To provide a variety of supervised opportunity to take receatior..ai activities for summertime enrichment & developmental enjoyment by pre-elementary aged type classes. children. b. To plan activities of a social, physical and cultural nature, plus plan special trips to places of interest. c. To offer activities which are a valuable learning experience. 2. Children are bused to and from 2. Children may walk, or parents may drive site. If students wish to leave them to site. They are then free to come after 1st period other arrangments and go as they please. must be made. 3. Program more structured. 3. Unstructured program-activities may change from day to day. Large and small group activities are offered. • 2.2 7q • MEMO TO: Mayor & Members of City Council THRU: Roger Ulstad, City Manager FROM: Marty lessen, Director of Community Services F , SUBJECT: One ton stake truck DATE: April 23, 1976 As per the specifications, we received one bid on the stake truck from Suburban Chevrolet Co. The amount of their bid was $5,780.27. Specifications were sent to the following: 1. Peterson Pontiac, Inc. 2. Astleford Equipment Co. 3. Suburban Chevrolet Co. 4. Southdale Ford 5. Hopkins Dodge 6. Ridgedale Ford 7. Village Chevrolet A followup phone call was made to these companies and one of the reasons for not bidding was there were no trucks available for delivery. 29-30 • • Unapproved Planning Commission Minutes -4- April 12, 1976 • D. Henne1in County Transportation Study Report,. Mr. Sundstrom stated the emphasis at the March 4th meeting held in Bloomington was on the concept and not the implementation plan. He stated the 2 basic premises were : road function can be classified and road function is related to jurisdiction. The commission then briefly discussed the study. Motion: Schee moved, Bearran seconded, to recommend to the City Council sample Resolution 42 in the April 6 , 1976 memo from the city planner to the City Council and include in the recommendation the report dated March 12, 1976. The motion carried unanimously. • • 22 4 • '' ... ::Y• .. ;.,.. w.;. .v.. ,Far w.r...r- .ti+. .:..ns. .:;'. • • MEMO • TO: Planning Commission • FROM: Dick Putnam, Planning Director DATE: April 6, 1976 SUBJECT: Hennepin County Transportation Study ( H C T S ) Attached is the March 12, 1976 letter to Craig Spencer and Dick Woldsfeld raising specific questions of. the H C T S . Mr. Spencer & Mr. Woldsfeld were unable to respond to the specific questions because of scheduled conflicts . Mr. Spencer suggested that the City Commissions and Council review the H'C T S Report the questions raised by the staff in the March 12, 1976 letter and submit a resolution to Hennepin County stating Eden Prairie's concerns. Two sample resolutions are attached as examples. The Commission may wish to consider the H C T S Report and submit recommendations to the City Council. • DP:jj • z2F,Z SAMPLE I • RE .SOLUTIOH • WHEREAS, THE HENNEPIN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC • WORKS HAS CONDUCTED A HENNEPIN COUNTY TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM STUDY AND PRODUCED A DRAFT FINAL REPORT,.AND WHEREAS, THE DRAFT FINAL REPORT IS A GUIDE FOR THE FUTURE ROADWAY SYSTEM UNDER COUNTY JURISDICTION AND CONTAINS RECOMMENDATIONS, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF • HEREBY ACCEPTS THE HENNEPIN COUNTY TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM STUDY DRAFT FINAL REPORT, IN CONCEPT, AS A GUIDE FOR FUTURE ROADWAY SYSTEMS IN HENNEPIN COUNTY. SAMPLE II • RESOLUTION WHEREAS, THE HENNEPIN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS HAS CONDUCTED A HENNEPIN COUNTY TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM STUDY AND PRODUCED A DRAFT FINAL REPORT, AND WHEREAS, THE DRAFT FINAL REPORT IS A GUIDE FOR THE • ruTuRc ROADWAY SYSTEM UNDER COUNTY JUPISDICTION AND CONTAINS RECOMMENDATIONS, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT .THE CITY of HEREBY TRANSMITS THE FOLLOWING CONCERNS AND COMMENTS REGARDING THE HENNEPIN COUNTY TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM STUDY DRAFT FINAL REPORT AND WILL CONSIDLR ACCEPTANCE OF THE REPORT FOLLOWING CONSIDERATION OF THE CONCERNS AND COMMENTS BY HENNEPIN COUNTY. • 2233 • • MEMO ' TO: Craig Spencer, Hennepin County Highway Department • . Dick Woldsfcld, BRW ' FROM: Dick Putnam, Eden Prairie Planning Director DATE: March 12, 1976 • • RE: Draft Hennepin County Transportation Study I have specific questions concerning your draft report dated December,1975. I will confine my comments to Eden Prairie's Sub Area 1 . First of all let me complement BRW and Hennepin County for the excellent job in preparing the report. I am sure that the approach and product will greatly assist our City in transportation planning. . My following comments •are intended as questions and/or suggestions concerning items in the report. I would like to meet with you and your staff to discuss these items at your convenience. Transportation Issues 9. Given the stadium debate how appropriate is this issue? • 21. The need and jurisdiction of. Co. Rd. 61 and its connection • • with Co. Rd. 18 . • Transportation Data -Urbanization and Environmental Constraints the sketch better illustrates the current 1976-77 urbanization and park areas within Eden Prairie ` / w V• `Y . �' ._:,!_ ,• 11\.. .•;m • I s 'e _ , J + \ ��.,. ; r, ...., wine / \,,,, 4,, 4,31 / 4 t.',..........„ ' Ai. ;IA T.''".... • ,.L't.s—I "\ ,,., _ -}--,!,; ( i ,t ';IA ....1...-. crgi..! ...f. ..,."-.,. 't ....) ';''3 I I'" -I. '•• SCOTT CO.' 'A URBANIZATION tr3 Lmamezeo AREAS p'•'t AND BOUNDARY OF �.d ENVIRONMENTAL 4*.UROAN eetnv CONSTRAINTS AREA 2214 lLtter -2- March 12, 1976 Forecast of Development The metro population forecasts for Eden Prairie may be slightly high however the year 2000 is difficult to predict. The employ- ment projected at 22,000 jobs might be slightly low if the MCA continues to grow as experienced todate. * d l IIlltIN '3 .., • k Av o .:1 s \ e,T.., `I'A i • o� 1I .i Existing Roadway Types "•j;ia. f .�ID and Existing Functional J •: Ede Pial�e ty , c ' / "" Classification m. -- •-a- --y`,� ( " s ` .0 'f.t.YH: 1 Both graphics illustrate , �.. �O 1 „ a completed connection 1 /`' '" 4 7"1""... from T.H. S to Co. Rd. ' . I'' 4 ' 60 with the improved b-.. / r - 0 ' Baker Road. The improved _ ', ': 4111 ' S.. road stops at Valley View (/ © III) `,.in Edenvale and no im- w It �r�Mw proved connection exists C : 1 •-a^1 other than local streets. - „ + __ ) .''...41111r , • 2) tsbrThe southeast leg of the , -� 1a"'i is .,, ''"' .—' SS Ring Road is in place /' _ sh.k �� 1 ws• today'and should be shown ! 'I SCOTi T CO•,� ,`•••• 9 n ,4 `7 ... II r EXISTING EXISTING®EXCEEDS CURRENT DEFICIENCIESVOLUME CAPACITYROADWAY CAPACITY . Existing Traffic Volumes Due to the recent opening of liomart's Eden Prairie Center and the obvious congestion that has resulted,new traffic counts should be taken and sub- stituted to reflect a more accurate picture of T.H. 169/212 in the Schooner Boulevard ( Ring Road ) area. • 226 6 • • letter -3- March 12, 1976 • Existing Transit Service Two park and ride sites are currently in use in the City as illustrated in figure C. The site along T.H.5 at the City Public Works Building ' and secondly the Major Center. Area site at the Eden Prairie Center. ..r y, • - ti u .. • The transit route along / r ` Co. Rd. 4 is no longer in ' ' I O, ie\�" i service. The MTC is pre- . 1 -- \ """ paring a route ridership � \L"" �1 study for the South Hennepin '° „ *F : •o:\ It t ' area which will indicate �! .+% ' ` CD needs for new service. J� -def.) - �,. .' t "" A new transit route has `y m :y j -or been added along T.H. 5 as "-y 0 a computer service on week- _ �^("� M P"` 111 � days only. ;. -mi./ -��w _YN 4.01 I � ::... • -416416 f F SCOTT C' i►' A i A 9 17 \ 116.0 EXISTING EXISTING VOLUME CAPACITY imam EXCEEDS CURRE cNTv DEFICIENCIES 226o . f Letter -4- March 12, 1976 i Iiiiiit ' ' 7 -,t,z. , )01ffrat,:. ,o4111:!triit io,,r \ '1, .. g F . Ilk/ 1 , .... . ........ , Composite of Current Municipal %'�~'"�,(: Ede •_P a"r01 e,�'' I ., et v -�:Transportation Plans 10 , The graphic figure 1-8 basicly s- /Q ' reflects the current transporta- " y ik - tion plans that are a modifica- ., • y l�f ` ---ram. tion of the 1968 Comprehensive ,i .. ^�'[ " 1# Guide Plan. Minor changes might '" "" � be illustrated as on figure D. i.% � O AA } 43 1,-*-iiir,,,, ,.. , s‘ Ni• , :;r.,...-jtr'l". .41"- - ---- C211 Itill ''. 4 ..Shakopee 1) 7 0 i7 - Owa tau ' COMPOSITE OF EDEN PRAIRIE CURRENT MUNICIPAL ..... TRANSPORTATION `""''"' --- PLANS """• — SOUTHEAST EDINA a.. ♦. .nw,.we FIGURE I-S 2.271 1 Letter -5- March 12, 1976 • • '+.. A - r ' 6 "...L/•1. 1 AI ,. f mr f .,' . I') „ , Capacity Analysis \:"I' ' 1 S �m i .; -Existing Capacity Deficiencies ,.!i1 M - / ►S3 IFS /N • Ede Prairie t NM `,/. If additional traffic counts are ! 11,n�,w � taken the area around the Eden ;�' M / PeA Prairie Center and T.H. 169/212 1 ,9 � ': rgt as it crosses I-494 may reflect .� ; ' capacity problems. The Eden / --' '' ji��Prairie Center opening and week- ;, jibtO ends seem to cause significant , A © '. .w congestion on T.H. 169. , , �` . „- La j Q I ' e'a la 4D i S Shakopee • - , . m g SCOTT CO. OrmEllim l 19 \ IN,.. ' " EXISTING EXISTING VOLUME • CAPACITY =sr=EXCEEDS CURRENT ROADWAY CAPACITY DEFICIENCIES . Letter -6- March I2, 1976 -Future Capacity Deficiencies • The existing roadway network does not reflect Schooner Boulevard around the Eden Prairie Center . The short length of Co. Rd. 39 from Co. Rd. 60 to 1-494 is over loaded but not from 494 to 212. I can not understand this projection. The roads with capacity deficiencies given a city population of 46,000 and employment of 22,000 on the current 1976 road system does not seem to totally reflect the problem. Today the City has 9,100 people ( Oct.75 census ) and really development is just beginning . Can Eden Prairie in 2000 expect to handle a population the size of ,'Edina on Eden Prairie's 1976 road system ? I can not convince myself that it is possible. Figure F illustrates areas where capacity deficiencies would seem to develop given the expected development. •. — : V 61 ay iI ,. .i i .(copeil_2 r,, 0 4G ■ .n� ;.l� LAG' /l W`,J.p.. M r (� L \ ��y ^ '�J�� amv.3.•• .hC ,A ( I ,. 1-iicf li ' i`r 1 ili :kl V4Irl 1 i • • l.4 ' t / r.p n Q �.�� EYM A ..... 4 i l.0 a f r, Y �1,{ •� / , SUtlr• • Z MU,l..•t 4. •� IN c. Y -; w= •. �41, Y n ' `\ a _. .:, 1Blooi'�itnggo S-C71 fl 1 '-'...:441: 01"rir."11 I 1 iTRf+l?I® � /\. . to^ µ �'T dal- �P.�i'u�"/l.4 .+�• 55 •Y ke\ •CAM 11Nr�, _ Shakopee `�`0.'. y !, 25}A ' •� I T'"'� SCOTT CO- {, l.l. Burnsville 1 ® - , waa.a. _ _1 .r 9 17 Jam-,.. I _ Savjp J FUTURE PROJECTED YEAR 2000 VOLUME EXCEEDS CURRENT ROADWAY CAPACITY CAPACITY AS FOLLOWS: • DEFICIENCIES PROBLEMS UNDER LOW �. ADDITIONAL P,ROBLE S VOLUME LEVEL UNDER HIGH LEVEL ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS a.rrr UNOER MEDIUM VOLUME LEVEL 1 L ,r letter -7- March 12 , 1976 Definition of Alternative Roadway Systems Test System A. • 1. Dell Road extension to T.H. 169 would be very difficult and if such a connection were made the terrain might not permit 5,000 trips/day. Because of the real world circumstances perhaps less volume should be indicated and the remainder shifted to Co. Rd. 1 . 2. Realignment of Co. Rd. 1 and the N/S parkway would be illustrated differently because of the Riley Lake Regional Park and Carver County Transportation plans. 3. Valley View Road is proposed to take a new alignment through the Smetana Lake Sector. The new street would serve heavy industrial traffic keeping existing Valley View Road as a municipal residential street. 4. Current M.11.D. preliminary design plans for 212 indicates substantial upgrading of Co. Rd. 4 south of T.H. 5 to the 212/4 interchange . The M.H.D. plan reflects a heavy traffic load changing from T.H. 5 to 212 at the Co. Rd. 4 interchange. 5. Systems A and B illustrate T.H. 5 connection with 212 at the Ring Road interchange . This is not the City or M.H.D. plan rather T.H. 5 would terminate at the Ring Road • 6. The Ring Road ( Schooner Boulevard ) volumes for the year 2000 are in my opinion very low. For example , the Ring Road will serve about 1,000 acres of commercial/industrial/high density housing areas . Projections made by Barton Aschman and i1NTB indicate traffic volumes 2 to 4 times those indicated. As you know theRing Road is a unique collector/distributor system that links the Major Center Area with I -494, U.S. 212/169 and surrounding residential areas. Because of the Ring Road's design and restricted freeway access most of the regional trips to the MCA must use the Ring Road. Also, some Eden Prairie residential areas will utilize the Ring Road for access to their own neighborhoods such as The Preserve and Edenvale. The Smetana Lake industrial sector will have 1/3 of its freeway access from the Ring Road. In short the projections of 1 4000, 1 5,000, and 6,000 ADT's for Eden Prairie's Ring Road are very,very low given the existing and proposed land use in the MCA. I am concerned that such figures may prove grossly inaccurate and may hinder completion of the Ring Road system. • 2200 Letter -8- March 12, 1976 7. The route of Co. Rd. 39 most likely will be relocated to connect with the Ring Road as an extension of Valley View Road. 8. City projections of traffic for the Lake Smetana Industrial Sector indicate substantially higher volumes on the extension of Shady Oak Road. I+ e 1 v4 Vim' +V m,s $I'; q, i ...f +„ li 77 e ' ,A °$'�\.�..;22. n, '^ 1 °I . ^` a $� ,y o a s o a t • j . • 28 .CO-- f�, .. .4 . y ;' �` . z= R.. • p/r . A&a T?O+r rw «,.r•".i°" +6 = .;:' i:rrw, .;j .��off.... -:`"..... irg.—t)II �f 1 1 F D:...." 6 CI) Clow . fo - L.M NI* BRIDGES to„, REMOVED ip r`ShekopeNr l ��yy�ry- L.,. 300U�` �. O _ •;� SCO i I C0.' '� (r B.,..1i a ,T .-N,.. , •s. e • TEST NEW OR UPGRADED NOTE: THESE VOLUMES ARE DEMAND ROADWAY FORECASTS NOT RESTRAINED SYSTEM A SAND CAPACITY NOT BE US D FOR 20,00 YEAR 2000 MEDIUM DESIGN WAWOSES.A TYPICAL DAILY TRAFFIC VOLUMES CONFIDENCE aUMES LLESSS TTRVAL FOR TOADS IS MR. I 1 2291 J I Letter -9- March 12, 1976 Evaluation and Recommendations I would.. agree with your recommended F.G.S.figure 1-14 and the proposed J.C.S. figure 1-1S. Eden Prairie is developing a definite collector/ arterial system without numerous through streets. Richfield and Bloomington reflect a grid street pattern that allows dispersal of traffic on many alternative routes. Because of the residential development which Eden Prairie encourages , the collector system will be the major entrance/ exit from residential areas. Similarly , the Major Center Area is served primarily by the Ring Road ( Schooner Boulevard ) which will provide the major access to the freeway system. • ' � •. • . NNR �1 n '•' • • I.• �iaEch mUO b .. I " .Y: • .oNv . ] r: 1 . 00,I ' r t a :I t' - 4 * h)•)4; ` ; , • .om. a l t ,• DP:3j ' ',Ro i . 1sp4o1 2. 00 , - 7:.:-:.d.. .: .59 1, ga ' Z'.° ..,t O o % 0 V�� .. `Lqr.. 1 am Qr. R. a Uaoou«C 3000 :k LN. E` ��,.•; r '9 / f 0 " 1 �q '•iElf "o.r . h ` ' L.;/.rs oamo n� , * 120, i.. • T.,. ;,e I (�° �. E I1 �' ID .-. 'EPO��0 \�, oo 8 <ir p.. 4 , moo .. 0 •v..,Ln • a O . .R ` n L.N T �.,•..ry • 17 , ,oe •••• O Oton - ' 'Blool( ., o e T ,� s00o . o4� l _L ct'aw 4000 s v I ` r� 01 V • u-'rry2 leo, C Rc• L . - � % l • : .TBN o < 6Y '.k_ �a co 1........‘3 i 2 '` ..q�. W. I _ 10 55 'ry '.Sµv l.� SMkopo• �r 15 _ 1 ¢, SCOTT CO. uu .1 77, 17 \ a..fall. 1 _- - r`'` v RECOMMENDED ROADWAY ON NOTE:COMPLETE FUTURE ROADWAY . ROADWAY SYSTEM NETWORK LOCAL ROUTES NOT SHOWNSH NETWORK ON NETWORK PROJECTr.O YEAR NOTE;THESE VOLUMES ARE DEMAND WITH YEAR 31000 2000 MEDIUM DAILY FORECASTS,NOT RESTRAINED 2000 MEDIUM TRAFFIC VOLUME 0Y CAPACITY LIMITATIONS. AND SROLA.D Nor 0C USED FOR VOLUMES DEMON PURPO:.ES A TrR.CAL • COIMOI.ENCE INTERVAL FOR ' ,S01..5 LESS TITAN t0.000 FK:URE 1.IN 2. 9a IS t50% • • • • • • ' CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE • HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 238 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 135 Anderson Lake Condominium The Council of the City of Eden Prairie does ordain as follows: Section 1. Appendix A or Ordinance No. 135 is amending by adding to Section 13, Township 116, Range 22, as follows: Tract E ' • That part of Governeteut Lot 7, Section 13, Township 116, Range 22, Hennepin " County, ?iinnesota lying South of State Trunk Highway No. 5 described as follows: • Commencing at the intersection of the East line of said Government Lot 7 with the South right of way line of State Trunk Highway No. 5; thence South 0 degrees, 02 minutes, 40 seconds West bn en assumed bearing along the East line of said Government Lot'7, a distance of 429.57 feet to the point of beginning; thence r, West 60.00 feet; thence North 31 degrees, 57 minutes, 02 seconds West, a distance of 341.17 feet; thence South 53 degrees, 02 minutes, 58 seconds West, e distance of 470.93 feet; thence North 31 degrees, 57 minutes, 02 seconds West, . a distance of 90.00 feet; thence South 58 degrees, 02 ainutes, 58 seconds West, a distance of 220.00 feet; thence South.31 degrees, 57 minutes, 02 seconds East, • a distance of 635 feet more or less to the Northerly shore line of Anderson Lake, thence Easterly along said northerly shore line to the East line of said Government Lot 7; thence North 0 degrees, 02 minutes, 40 seconds East along said East line to the point of beginning. Containing 10.0 acres core or less. • Rezoning from District Rural under PUD-73-03 to Rm 2.5 subject to all conditions listed in the Rezoning Agreement attached (Exhibit A) First read at'a regular meeting of the Council of th4. City of Eden Prairie, this 13 th day of November and finally read, adopted and ordered • published at a regular meeting of the Council of said City on the 11th • day of December, 1073. • te.;Zog//-‘04'471teals.) • Paul R. Redpath , /Mayor F/i • ATTEST: SEAL, • Jo177). 1'rare, .CClrc 229 3 (( r, RE -ZONING AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made and exectued in triplicate this t / l'/�L day of ____ .Grp% , 1973 , by and between McGLYNN- CAW/AKER CO. , a Minnesota corporation, hereinafter called . "Owners", and the Mayor and Village Coucil of the Village of Edan Prairie, a municipal corporation, of the State of Minnesota, hereinafter called "Village". WHEREAS, it is proposed to request the Mayor and Village Council of the Village to change zoning from Distric Rural under P.U.D. 73-3 to RM 2.5 for a one hundred twenty-one (121) unit condominium project on twelve and seven-tenths (12.7) acres of land located at the intersection of County Road Eighteen and I-494 on the North shore of Anderson Lakes, described in EXHIBIT "A" attached hereto; said land—beitg—t area—�uili".:d kned.-0 � a;_.�p;K�blge "B", accompanying this Agreement and being property now vested of record in Owners; and WHEREAS, it is believed that a re-zoning of said area to RM 2.5 for a one hundred twenty-one (121) unit condominium project, will be in the public's interest, welfare and conven- ience of the people of the Village of Eden Prairie; and WHEREAS, Owners agree to develop the aforementioned property as a one hundred twenty-one (121) unit condominium project in consideration of the Village's changing of the zoning of said property to RM 2.5; and Owners further agree as ' a part of said consideration to lay out, develop and maintain the • ors hundred twenty-one (121) unit condominium project as here- inafter set forth; • 2.2(4 Irv, TIlEREURE, THIS AGREEMENT WiI'11NESSETH, that tor and in consideration of the Mayor and Village Council of the Village, passing an ordinance changing the zoning from District Rural to .1 RM 2.5 and of the mutual benefits to each of the parties hereto, the parties, their respective successors and assigns, do hereby covenant and agree as follows: Owners agree to construct the one hundred twenty-one (121) unit condominium project on said property in accordance with the architectural and landscaping plans submitted to the Village Staff and Village Planning Commission, subject to the following conditions: • di 1. Eliminate the three (3) model units proposed and • construct a temporary office to be used to market units on the site. 2. Construct a permanent holding pond for the plaza runoff water to serve as a project amenity, or other runoff water system that must be acceptable to the Village and approved by its landscape architect. 3. Submit separate and detailed construction erosion and runoff control plans to staff and watershed district prior to issuance of building permits. • 4. Submit detailed planting plan for fence to be built between Anderson Lakes and the project for approval by the staff and Park and Recreation Board prior to issuance of building permits. 5. If Owners fail to apply for a building permit for said one hundred twenty-one (121) unit condominium project within two (2) years from the date of this Agreement, or if the Owners fail to commence construction of said condo- minium project within two and one half (21) years from the date of this Agreement, the Owners will not oppose a rezoning of said property back to a District Rural zoning; provided, however, that the Owners will be given the opportunity to present to the Village Council its reasons for failing to apply for a building permit or commence construction within the respective two and two and one half year time periods, and the Village Council shall in good faith take into account the Owner's reasons for failure to comply wi_tt the terms of this paragraph before making a decision en said rezoning. b. All sanitary sewer water main and storm sewer facilities, concrete curb.und gutter and bituminous surfacing whether' to be public or private shall be designed to Village standards by a Registered Professional Civil Engineer 2,29g' • and submitted to the Village Engineer for approval. The developer through his engineer shall provide for competent daily inspeciton of all street and utility construction both public and private. As-built drawings with service and valve ties on reproducable mylar and certificates of completion and compliance with specifications shall also be delivered to the Village Engineer. The developer also agrees to pay all fees for Village Engineering and Administrative services consistent with current Village requirements. 7. It is agreed that the Owners will convey to the Village for use as a wildlife preserve, with appropriate reservations in said deed for the use of said wildlife preserve as such by the Owners or their assigns, that portion of the property between the fence to be erected by the Owners pursuant to plans heretofore submitted to �the Village by the Owners and the water line of Anderson /0 Lake; provided, however, that said deed shall contain a covenant to the effect that said portion shall be re- O conveyed to the Owners or their assigns if the Village attempts to use said portion for other than a wildlife preserve. Said covenant shall run with the land and shall be substantially in conformance with the language of Exhibit "B" which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. VILLAGE AND PROPERTY OWNERS AGREE: 1. That the property owners shall comply with all applicable rules, regulations, ordinances and laws of the Village of. Eden Prairie. 2. That the provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and enforceable against Owners, their successors and assigns, and all subsequent owners, their respective heirs, successors and assigns, of the property herein described. 3. That an executed copy of this Agreement shall be recorded with the Registrar of Titles for the County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to this Agreement have caused these presents to be executed the day and year aforeesaid. ' • I VILLAGE OF EDEN PRAIRIE In Presence of: /l - i -�= '� �• d 7�t Mayor l/ ''4', ...'-.'- • 1 And \_.� ''/ti' :`^*/� ..ram..../ n 2.2-Va It;s Village clerk a EXHIBIT 'B' • the grantee, by acceptance hereof, for itself, its successors and assigns; agrees that the real estate conveyed by this deed shall be preserved in'its natural state as an open space area and that no buildings or facilities, equipment or structures of any kind shall be placed, erected or maintained thereon nor shall said real estate be permitted to be used a a picnic area, playground, swimming beach or for any other use which is inconsistent with its maintenance in its natural state unless and until written approval is ob- tained from grantor, its successors or assigns, for the construction, erection and maintenance of such improvements and/or for the use of said real estate for the proposed' • purpose. To obtain said written approval grantee, its successors or assigns, shall submit to grantor, its successors or assigns, an application therefore containing the plans and specifications of the proposed improvements together with a statement of the purpose for which said improvements • are to be used and the manner in which said use is to be regulated by grantee, its successors and assigns. In the event that the aforesaid terms, conditions and restrictions are nut met, observed or complied with by grantee, its successors and assigns, whether caused by the legal inability of said grantee, its successors and assigns, to comply with any of said terms, conditions or restrictions or otherwise, • the title, rightof possession and all other rights tranferrad by this instrument to grantee, its successors and assigns, shall at the option of the grantor, its successors and assigns, revert to the grantor, its successors or assigns, sixty (60) days following the date upon which demand to this effect is made by it upon grantee, its successors and assigns. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the foregoing the grantor shall have the absointe right, in its discretion, to disapprove any proposal presented by the grantee, its successors and assigns, that would alter the preservation of said real estate in its natural state and as an open space area. 04440 iiz 229(7 • • • • • • J'lunnicr (i;';'j$Sjc,j i le, hiu,n,)rovcd es -5_ r�l l2. l.^.:6 E: Anderson Lakes Condominiums, consideration of rezoning the property back to Rural as the conditions of the rezoning agreement have not been met. The planner referred the commission to the ordinance and rezoning agreement on the project. Motion: Schee moved, Sundstrom seconded, to recommend to the City Council that it consider setting a public hearing to rezone the Anderson Lakes Condominiums from RM 2.5 back to Rural as the conditions of the agreement have not been met. The motion carried unanimously. • • • • • • aaag AL:rik 27, 1976 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINIdESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 1126 RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT PROJECT I.C. 51-287 WHEREAS, a report has been given by the City Engineer to the City Council on April 27, 1976, recommending the following improvements to wit: I.C. 51-287, Bituminous surfacing on Starring Lane & Ridge Road. . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL: 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. ADOPTED by the Eden Prairie City Council on Wolfgang H. Penzel, Mayor ATTEST: SEAL John D. Frane, Clerk 2299 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR • Bituminous Surfacing on Starring Lane & Ridge Road I.C. 51-287 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 0,14 4did 00 Carl J. 011ie, P.E. City Engineer Registration No. 9323 • • I FEASIBILITY REPORT I.C. 51-287 MAYOR PENZEL AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THROUGH ROGER ULSTAD, CITY MANAGER. I. GENERAL The purpose of this report is to present to the City Council an examina- tion of the feasibility of improvement project I.C. 51-287, 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 Apri1:6, 1976, per Resolution No. 1115, upon receipt of a petition from property owners in the Starring Lane-Ridge Road neighborhood. II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The proposed construction under I.C. 51-287 involves placement of a bitu- minous surfacing on Starring Lane and Ridge Road as shown on the attached location map. city sanitary sewer and water service are not immediately available in this area, and are probably at least 3-5 years in the future. Permanent street surfacing with concrete curb and gutter should not be considered until after the utility construction. Two Alternate types of bituminous surfacing have been reviewed. These are: A) a double seal-coating application over a 3" crushed blacktop base; and, B) a 2" thick paver-laid bituminous mat. The cost estimates for each alternate are based on a 24' width. Some minor storm drainage work is also included in the estimates. The estimated cost of the seal-coating surface is $17,600 or $500.00 per • lot. There are 35 lot units proposed to be assessed. The cost per lot is rather high because of the large lot sizes, as can be noted on the location map. A local producer of the crushed blacktop material (W. G. Pearson) has asked to install a one-block length of this material on an Eden Prairie gravel road for demonstration purposes. We will report back to the Council on the results of this test section. Preliminary indications are that the material will perform quite well and will make a far more maintenance free surface than a standard seal coating over the existing gravel base. The second alternate considered is a 2" thick paver-laid MHD 2331 bituminous mat, similar to that installed last Fall on Riley Lake Road. The estimated cost is approximately $27,000 or $780 per lot. This surface would be much smoother for traffic aid more maintenance free than the above described seal- coating surface, however the cost may be substantially more than what the petitioners have in perspective. • 23OI • - 2 - If City crews prepare the subgrade, at no cost to the project, the cost per lot could be reduced by approximately $75 per lot under both alternates. This was done on the Riley Lake Road Project and can be justified because maintenance costs to the City will be lower over the serviceable life of the surfacing than for gravel surfacing. For both alternates, our estimates include 15% for City engineering and administrative services. It is recommended that citizen reaction to both alternates be evaluated at the scheduled May 4, 1976, public hearing. The seal coating surface over the crushed blacktop base will probably hold up quite well for 3 to 5 years. Most likely, utility construction and permanent street restoration will be feasible by that time. The 2" bituminous mat should be serviceable for 7 to 10 years. Both surfacing alternates are feasible and will result in a benefit to the properties proposed to be assessed. CJJ:kh • 2 30c2: PROJECT SCHEDULE I.C. 51-287 It is proposed to proceed with I.C• 51-287 under the following schedule: 4/27/76 Present feasibility report to City Council 5/4/76 Hold public hearing, order improvement and preparation of plans and specifica- tions. 5/25/76 Approve plans and specifications and order advertisement for bids 5/28/76 Mail ad for bids to Eden Prairie Com • - munity News and Construction Bulletin Publish 6/2 and 6/9 6/18/76 Open bids 6/22/76 Award Contract 8/1/76 Construction complete Sept. '76 Special Assessment Hearing • 2,0 • • III. SUMMARY c , 1 The following is a list of the properties and owners proposed to be assessed 1 unit each for I.C. 51-287. The estimated rates are: $500 per lot for ° seal coating crushed blacktop and $780 for a 2" paver-laid mat. 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WHEREAS, the owners of 1008 of the real property abutting upon and to be benefitted from the proposed lateral sewer, water and street improvements in the Mitchell Lake P.U.D., I.C. 51-289, have petitioned the City Council to construct said improvements and to assess the entire cost against their property. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL: 1. Pursuant to M.S.A. 429.031, Subd. 3, the City Engineer is hereby designated as the Engineer for this project and is hereby directed to prepare plans and specifics- tions for the making of Phase I of such improvement, with the assistance of Rieke, Carroll, Muller Assoc,, Inc., Consulting Engineers. 2. Pursuant to M.S.A. 429.031, Subd. 3, the City Clerk is hereby directed to publish a copy of this resolution once in the official newspaper, and further a contract for construction of said improvements shall not be approved by the city Council prior to 30 days follow- ing publication of this resolution in the City's • official newspaper. ADOPTED by the Eden Prairie City Council on Wolfgang H. Penzel, Mayor ATTEST: SEAL John D..Frane, clerk 2,3OS r APR 191976 GELOO CORPORATION ONE DELCO DRIVE • EDEN PRAIRIE.MINNESOTA 55343 SIC-944-4591 MURRAY H.HENOEL Vice R„pdM.Operotien, • April 14, 1976 MR. Roger Ulstad City Manager City of Eden Prairie 8950 Co. Rd. 4 Eden Prairie, MN 55343 Dear Mr. Ulstad: As you know, we are planning a presentation to the Planning Commission on April 26, relative to our request for temporary parking permission and re-zoning. Please consider this our request for inclusion on the City Council agenda on May 4th and May llth. If you need any further information, please let me know. Very truly y urs, •L�-r'� Murray . Mendel MHH/lms