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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 09/01/2015 AGENDA CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP & OPEN PODIUM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 CITY CENTER 5:00 – 6:25 PM, HERITAGE ROOMS 6:30 – 6:55 PM, COUNCIL CHAMBER CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens, Council Members Brad Aho, Sherry Butcher Wickstrom, Kathy Nelson, and Ron Case CITY STAFF: City Manager Rick Getschow, Police Chief Rob Reynolds, Fire Chief George Esbensen, Public Works Director Robert Ellis, Community Development Director Janet Jeremiah, Parks and Recreation Director Jay Lotthammer, Communications Manager Joyce Lorenz, City Attorney Ric Rosow, and Recorder Lorene McWaters Workshop - Heritage Room II I. BACKYARD CHICKENS (5:30-6:00) II. SIGN UPDATE (6:00-6:30) Open Podium - Council Chamber III. OPEN PODIUM IV. ADJOURNMENT MEMORANDUM CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP Tuesday, September 1, 2015 City Center, Heritage Rooms, 5:30 p.m. Re: Backyard Chickens Over the past few years, the City Council has periodically heard from residents who would like to raise chickens in their backyards, but are prohibited to do so per city ordinance. After the issue was raised again recently, and acknowledging that neighboring cities have recently changed their ordinances to allow backyard chickens, the Council instructed City staff to solicit additional input from the community on the subject using CITY CONNECT, Eden Prairie’s online engagement platform available at edenprairie.org/CITYCONNECT. The “Backyard Chickens in Eden Prairie” discussion was posted to CITY CONNECT Aug. 5 with the following: The City of Eden Prairie would like to know how residents feel about allowing domesticated chickens in their neighborhoods. City ordinance currently prohibits keeping chickens in residential areas. Several neighboring cities have recently changed their policies to allow residential chickens. Do you think the City of Eden Prairie should change its ordinance to allow chickens? For this discussion, the following questions were posed: • Do you think the current City ordinance should be changed to allow residents to have chickens? Why or why not? • If the City of Eden Prairie does change the ordinance to allow chickens in residential areas, do you think certain restrictions should be included? For example, some cities prohibit male roosters and limit the number of female hens allowed per household. Tell us about any restrictions you think are necessary. To encourage a large number of participants, the CITY CONNECT discussion was sent to 3,287 CITY NEWS subscribers who are signed up to receive “Latest News” and “CITY CONNECT” information via email or text. The discussion was also shared on the City’s Facebook and Twitter accounts. The Backyard Chickens in Eden Prairie discussion was available online from Wednesday, Aug. 5 through Friday, Aug. 21. During that time, the discussion garnered 100 participants and 177 comments. Analysis of the comments indicates that approximately 70 percent of participants are in favor of backyard chickens and 30 percent are opposed. In addition to receiving input on CITY CONNECT, the City has received approximately 10 emails expressing opinions on whether Eden Prairie should allow backyard chickens over the past few months. An analysis of the emails reflects a mixture of opinions. City staff is providing this report for informational purposes only and is not making a recommendation on whether the City ordinance prohibiting backyard chickens should be changed or remain the same. It is hoped that this report, in addition to the feedback Council members have received over the years, will assist the City Council in reaching a decision that will provide direction to City staff on how to proceed with this matter. The comments from the CITY CONNECT discussion and emails are attached. Backyard Chickens in Eden Prairie Closed Aug 21, 2015 · Discussion · 100 Participants · 2 Topics · 150 Answers · 27 Replies · 138 Votes SHOULD BACKYARD CHICKENS BE ALLOWED IN EDEN PRAIRIE? 93 Answers · 14 Replies Do you think the current City ordinance should be changed to allow residents to have chickens? Why or why not? Marcel Nienhuis · Citizen · (Postal Code: unknown) · Aug 05, 2015 4:16 pm 20 Votes Yes! Chickens make good pets and they can produce eggs for a household and other neighbors. Most cities, especially suburbs, allow chickens with reasonable restrictions. Kendra Lettau · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 05, 2015 5:19 pm 18 Votes Absolutely. Kim Witthuhn · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 05, 2015 5:27 pm 20 Votes Yes! The number of problems other cities have had regarding chickens is minimal, and this is such a small thing to do that would make lots of people happy. We live right on the border of two more rural counties, and it just makes sense to give us the same kind of privileges they have. Michael Simmons · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55344) · Aug 05, 2015 5:32 pm 18 Votes Yes - up to four chickens would provide fresh eggs and should not disturb neighbors. It appears to be working so far in neighboring communities. Melissa Kaan · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 05, 2015 5:33 pm 16 Votes Yes! With reasonable restrictions, chickens should be allowed. Hannah Kokesh · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 05, 2015 5:48 pm 17 Votes Yes, absolutely. Many other suburbs allow backyard chickens, and I'd like to have that same right. Full Report Backyard Chickens in Eden Prairie Closed Aug 21, 2015 · Discussion · 100 Participants · 2 Topics · 150 Answers · 27 Replies · 138 Votes Christopher Tabor · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 05, 2015 6:03 pm 12 Votes Yes. We should allow backyard chickens. Richard Weaver · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 05, 2015 6:40 pm 11 Votes Yes, as long as they are contained and kept clean. Many cities have changed ordinances and allow chickens. JoAnn Christensen · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55344) · Aug 05, 2015 6:51 pm 5 Votes The city needs to enforce their drainage easements and not allow hen house structures to block drainage along the lot lines. This has been an issue with garden structures blocking drainage along lot lines. Lot lines need 5 feet of open space along either side of the lot line for drainage. If people put up poultry houses along the lot line, it obstructs the natural flow of water. The city does not enforce their drainage easement requirements. This may cause issues for other lots when a structure blocks natural flow of water. Secondly, people need to be trained on poultry management. The smell coming from poultry houses can be overwhelming. A strong ammonia smell occurs if the manure is not cleaned up regularly. Lots are small in some areas so it may be a problem for neighbors. Finally, owners should be trained on poultry management and obtain a license even if the license is free. Response: Lugene Peissig · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 09, 2015 1:22 pm JoAnn, you are right. The city does not enforce any ordinances and leaves issues up to the residents to resolve. If this passes, then coop/chicken owners should be required to license each chicken and the coop to help pay for the clean up that irresponsible owners aren't going to take care of. 75% of responsible dog owners that walk on the path near our home do NOT pick up waste, and we as the homeowner that doesn't want to step in it while walking/mowing must pick it up! Jeanette Blasewitz · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 05, 2015 6:52 pm 10 Votes No. I don't want to live in a neighborhood with chicken coops. Will the chickens be used solely for eggs or will they eventually be killed and eaten? Will the chickens be in pens or run free? Response: Hannah Kokesh · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 05, 2015 8:19 pm I think most people keep the chickens for the eggs and for companionship. Chickens have personalities and you can bond with them when you raise them from infancy. I don't think many people would raise them to kill and eat them. That would be some expensive chicken! Especially when one household is typically only allowed 4. Think of Full Report Backyard Chickens in Eden Prairie Closed Aug 21, 2015 · Discussion · 100 Participants · 2 Topics · 150 Answers · 27 Replies · 138 Votes all the feed and chicken coop costs. Lisa Rebeck · Citizen · (Postal Code: unknown) · Aug 05, 2015 6:54 pm 3 Votes As long as people are respectful of the chickens and not dispose of them once they slow down or stop producing eggs. Response: Lugene Peissig · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 09, 2015 1:23 pm What should they do with the old chickens? Joe Berg · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 05, 2015 7:55 pm 10 Votes No Way! Are you kidding me. Chickens belong on the farm. Not in a residential neighborhood. There are reasons why we have farms and why I left it. Lucille Paden · Citizen · (Postal Code: unknown) · Aug 05, 2015 8:09 pm 12 Votes Yes with limits. EP is known for being health conscious and family oriented. Raising chickens for eggs and Sunday dinners is a family activity. It can demonstrate what goes into putting food on the table and promotes organic gardening and farming. Michelle Thomas · Citizen · (Postal Code: unknown) · Aug 05, 2015 8:35 pm 12 Votes No way. If I wanted to live on or near a farm, I'd choose somewhere else to live. I don't want to see, hear, or smell chickens in my daily life. Response: Sarah Kallal · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55344) · Aug 06, 2015 12:40 pm With a family allowed to have only four chickens, you wouldn't hear or smell them anymore than you would a dog. In fact, dogs are so much smellier, they can leave their feces all over the neighborhood and their barking can be a major problem. Many of the other cities who have implemented this, have had little to no problems. And if they have had any, just like any other irresponsible pet owner, they get in trouble. Kari Johnson · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 05, 2015 8:46 pm 11 Votes Yes to backyard chickens. Full Report Backyard Chickens in Eden Prairie Closed Aug 21, 2015 · Discussion · 100 Participants · 2 Topics · 150 Answers · 27 Replies · 138 Votes Joe DeGiovanni · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 05, 2015 8:47 pm 1 Votes What restrictions are there? It sounds like there is a maximum of 4 per household? Is a fenced yard required? What about a coup? Does the coup have to be a certain size? Are roosters allowed? Response: Cheryl Larson · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 05, 2015 10:12 pm Good questions. Keith Engelhart · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 05, 2015 9:25 pm 5 Votes It's easy to think that a few chickens wouldn't be bad. It would be almost like having several new pets. Think of all those farm fresh eggs and there's the barnyard learning experience for the children. How wonderful. But before we go too far down this path to utopia perhaps we should consider the unintended consequences; the smell from the inevitable accumulation of chicken poop, the aging (run down) chicken coops, the neighbor that just doesn't care about the smell or the run down condition of the poultry shed because the City of Eden Prairie says he can have chickens and by George he'll have chickens! Perhaps what's best if you want to raise farm animals is to live on a farm or an acreage zoned for farm animals. Response: Sarah Kallal · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55344) · Aug 06, 2015 12:45 pm Keith, like any other irresponsible pet owner, they will get fined and have their pet taken away. The bottom line is, too.... the chances of you or anyone you know actually having chickens is so small. It's like everyone and their mom's uncle will be out doing this just because they can. As far as smell goes, a dog's feces - a compost pile that's not taken care of, these are far more offensive smells than chicken poop building up. Response: Gina Picht · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 06, 2015 11:25 am Would people really rush out and buy chickens, set up a coop simply because the city says by George he can have chickens? A little respectful faith that people who want to do this will do it responsibly, follow any regulations, and maintain their own property as we expect they will do with their homes and sheds and automobiles might be warranted. Do we ask gov't to essentially ban sheds or automobiles because we don't give people enough credit to take care of their own things? Bill Weiher · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 05, 2015 9:31 pm 9 Votes I honestly don't see this being any different than having pet cats, dogs, etc., except that it is "new" / different. I will be a lot less scared of seeing chickens around than the pit-bull mix that is walked in my neighborhood on a regular basis... I don't like having my kids outside when that dog goes by, beautiful dog, just don't trust them... Report Backyard Chickens in Eden Prairie Closed Aug 21, 2015 · Discussion · 100 Participants · 2 Topics · 150 Answers · 27 Replies · 138 Votes LouAnn Donahue · Citizen · (Postal Code: unknown) · Aug 05, 2015 10:02 pm 3 Votes Chickens in the backyard sounds like such a fun idea BUT there is a lot of expense with coop, feed, bedding etc. The other thing is what happens to these dear chickens when the temps. drop and the snow starts. Chickens can't live outside in the winter. Response: Sarah Kallal · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55344) · Aug 06, 2015 12:47 pm Yes, you are right, it can be costly to have to feed them (though they usually will eat your food scraps) but chickens can live in a heated hen house, no problem, in the winter :). Sunny VanBrocklin · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 06, 2015 8:17 am 9 Votes I think that Eden Prairie residents should be allowed to have chickens. I assume it would be to gather eggs. It always reduces our carbon foot print to eat local. This can minimize the effects of climate change. Along with having chickens, we should also all have gardens. Curly Sue · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 06, 2015 8:44 am 13 Votes No thanks. I got nothing against chickens, but I don't want a chicken coop(s) next door. Smells and people not up-keeping their coops are my real concerns. Betty Otsea · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55344) · Aug 06, 2015 9:03 am 4 Votes I agree with allowing chickens but definitely with regulations .. number of chickens; size, quality, and placement of coops; are they fenced to prevent roaming onto neighboring property; health/cleanliness regulations, etc. (Chickens could hardly be more of a problem than the Canadian geese in the city!!!) You'd think anyone who wanted to do this would be informed regarding care of chickens in winter, etc. but such info could be 'required reading' as part of getting a license (free?) from the city. Hate to think of more government regulations but seems some would certainly be necessary. Since many other cities are allowing backyard chickens, there must be many precedents that could be reviewed when establishing an ordinance in EP. Could townhome associations make rules to forbid chickens if the city ordinances allow them? BG Nelson · Citizen · (Postal Code: unknown) · Aug 06, 2015 9:11 am 4 Votes Yes. With the cost of eggs it would be good. It seems with the right city ordinances and proper care it would work well. Full Report Backyard Chickens in Eden Prairie Closed Aug 21, 2015 · Discussion · 100 Participants · 2 Topics · 150 Answers · 27 Replies · 138 Votes Carrie Griffin · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 06, 2015 9:12 am 4 Votes I'm in favor, but with clearly spelled out guidelines and having a system of checks and balances in place that works for both those who want them and those who don't. Jill DuLac · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 06, 2015 9:15 am 7 Votes Yes!!!! Let's not forget that Prairie View Elementary will incorporate the chickens into their educational programs (per the Board Meeting I attended this year). Rebecca Weiler · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 06, 2015 9:45 am 9 Votes i would not want to have a neighbor with chickens. plenty of land farther out for your hobby farm. on that note...if they allow chickens i want a horse;) why should the chicken license be free but a dog license 20$??? Robb Peterson · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 06, 2015 9:47 am 8 Votes Yes to backyard chickens! Debra Hoffman · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 06, 2015 10:12 am 6 Votes Definite yes with restrictions and licenses. Debby Bluem · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 06, 2015 10:21 am 8 Votes Yes! We have friends in Hopkins with 4 backyard chickens. The chickens and coops do not smell and the chickens live outside during the winter. The chickens are "free range" but they do not wander far from the yard and the safety of their coop. Hens are not noisy, just cluck quietly. Definitely No to roosters! Valerie Gorman · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 06, 2015 11:06 am 7 Votes Yes we should allow chickens. Jody Russell · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 06, 2015 11:40 am 4 Votes It's funny yo me. I'd like to say yes to this, but I don't want them next door. We are too close to each other. As it is I hear people talking to each other in their yards, smell their Full Report Backyard Chickens in Eden Prairie Closed Aug 21, 2015 · Discussion · 100 Participants · 2 Topics · 150 Answers · 27 Replies · 138 Votes bbq, and such. So I'd be okay when people don't live close together. But not in my backyard. :-) Craig Blixrud · Citizen · (Postal Code: unknown) · Aug 06, 2015 12:12 pm 10 Votes No, I live in a city and if I wanted chickens next door, I would live in a rural area Response: Sara Freeland · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 06, 2015 5:42 pm Craig, Did you know Eden Prairie is one of the last cities in the metro to not allow chickens? This is not a question of rural versus urban anymore. It is rather a question of allowing a certain number - 4, not a giant flock of chickens like a farm. Claire Bleser · Citizen · (Postal Code: unknown) · Aug 06, 2015 2:37 pm 4 Votes Yes to chickens! I would check with other communities to see how their experience have been and if they would change their ordinance. Kayla Hurd Kuvaas · Citizen · (Postal Code: unknown) · Aug 06, 2015 2:46 pm 5 Votes Yes! No Roosters! Stephanie Feind · Citizen · (Postal Code: unknown) · Aug 06, 2015 2:56 pm 11 Votes No. I would not want to live next the smell and the noise. We are just too close to each other. Sara Freeland · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 06, 2015 5:48 pm 11 Votes Just an FYI for people - all of the following cities currently allow chickens - Bloomington, Burnsville, Centerville, Circle Pines, Eagan, Edina, Falcon Heights, Fridley, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, Newport, Oakdale, Ramsey, Robbinsdale, Roseville, St Louis Park, St Paul, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, West St Paul. Do you notice the chicken smell when heading into Edina or Bloomington, or Minnetonka? No. Are these farming communities? No. Allowing chickens will not make a big difference to most people, it would just allow people who want farm fresh eggs and are willing to take the time and effort to care for a few chickens to be able to have that freedom. Response: Full Report Backyard Chickens in Eden Prairie Closed Aug 21, 2015 · Discussion · 100 Participants · 2 Topics · 150 Answers · 27 Replies · 138 Votes Lugene Peissig · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 09, 2015 1:29 pm Sounds like you have a lot of choices for cities to move to. JoAnn Christensen · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55344) · Aug 06, 2015 6:12 pm 3 Votes I would be in favor but the city has a history of saying....if you don't like it, have your attorney write a letter. If they aren't going to enforce violators, at least make sure people know upfront if there is a violation with the chickens, they aren't going to leave it up to the neighbors to resolve it with $300 letters from their attorneys. If you have rules, the city needs to enforce them, not the neighborhood. Benita Brannon · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55344) · Aug 06, 2015 6:30 pm 9 Votes No. You would be changing our beautiful clean town. Ive driven by thoses places that allow chickens. Roaming all over the front yard, right up to the street. With stuff and yuck all over. I dont want that scene out my window. Matt Dirks · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 06, 2015 7:19 pm 9 Votes No. It sounds great and trendy producing ones own organic homegrown eggs, etc. but there is a huge down side to this that I can speak of from personal experience. My in-laws from California have neighbors that have chickens right next door. The roosters make a LOT of noise, they start early and it's ALL DAY LONG. You honestly can't sleep with your windows open unless you want to be wakened by roosters way before the sun is up. So, knowing that a lot of the houses in EP have houses quite close to each other I can see this being a big issue with those that don't like to hear roosters crowing early and ALL DAY LONG. This doesn't even include the stench of the animal waste, and yes you will be able to smell it if you are one of the unfortunate neighbors. We didn't move here to live in a barnyard environment. If folks have the urge to raise farm animals, let them do it out of town. Response: Sarah Kallal · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55344) · Aug 07, 2015 5:47 am Matt, I don't know if you read this, but having roosters is completely out of the question. It's only 4 hens per household which produce way less feces than a dog. Any irresponsible pet owner will be reprimanded. Lizzie Quinard · Citizen · (Postal Code: unknown) · Aug 06, 2015 7:52 pm 9 Votes I lived in a city (Fort Collins CO) where having chickens in your backyard was allowed. We had two household nearby with chickens. Could never smell them, and the yard sizes are quite comparable to Eden Prairie. The roosters on the other hand will cock-a-doodle-do all dang day. So, I agree with no roosters. Full Report Backyard Chickens in Eden Prairie Closed Aug 21, 2015 · Discussion · 100 Participants · 2 Topics · 150 Answers · 27 Replies · 138 Votes Marcia Kolb · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 07, 2015 6:43 am 8 Votes YES! Chickens are great to have in the backyard. They are relaxing to watch, have their own personalities and the fresh eggs are great! Nothing better than having chickens in your yard. The children love them and learn so much. Keep making Eden Prairie a progressive community that embraces nature and healthy living. Renee Brown · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 07, 2015 9:03 am 5 Votes Yes, I think Eden Prairie should allow residents to have chickens! I have had chickens in the past, and don't really want to keep them now. But it is a great experience and good for everyone. The concerns that people are voicing can be managed. It is wiser to make rules for the real problem. Excessive smell, noise, unsightly buildings can exist here without any chickens. Don't we have some regulations about smell, noise, buildings, wandering pets and so forth already? Let the chickens live under the same umbrella. Doug and Rose Ann Egan · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55344) · Aug 07, 2015 12:57 pm 7 Votes Please, no chickens in Eden Prairie Emily Samborn · Citizen · (Postal Code: unknown) · Aug 07, 2015 1:59 pm 5 Votes Yes, I think backyard chickens are a great idea. They will serve as a local food producing pet, will help teach our children about how to take care of animals and teach them where our food comes from. Perhaps there should be a yard size limit, say perhaps 0.4 acres or a 20 ft x 20 ft piece of yard that is at least 5-10 feet from the property line. Perhaps chicken owners should be required to inform their immediate neighbors (in person or by letter) that they will be getting chickens and to please call if they are finding them disruptive in any way - perhaps this rule should apply to all pets - think of the respectful community we would be building if this were implemented. Yes, chickens come at a cost and require some work, as do all pets. Owners should be held responsible for maintenance. Chen Mellema · Citizen · (Postal Code: unknown) · Aug 07, 2015 8:06 pm 6 Votes Yes to backyard chickens, no roosters. I think a limit on the max number allowed is a good idea, as well as specifics around cooping them. (Min/max size of coop, distance away from other property/houses, etc) I think many families desire to lead more sustainable lifestyles and this is one opportunity for them to do so. I hope the city will follow other suburbs and allow for single family homes to maintain a small number of chickens. Dean Ostlund · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 08, 2015 10:58 am 7 Votes Full Report Backyard Chickens in Eden Prairie Closed Aug 21, 2015 · Discussion · 100 Participants · 2 Topics · 150 Answers · 27 Replies · 138 Votes Yes, allow hens. Publish any restrictions widely, so there are no disputes about what is and isn't allowed. Maybe offer a free seminar on raising backyard chickens in EP, with a certificate of completion that is required to obtain before starting a backyard coop. I'm sure there are knowedgeable people willing to volunteer to give a class periodically (Sarah Kallal?). Christine Laska · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 08, 2015 3:19 pm 6 Votes Yes! Brenda Pfahnl · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 08, 2015 3:45 pm 6 Votes Yes! Eden Prairie is behind the times in this respect; I find it hard to believe it is still restricted. Our neighborhood has a number of households interested in sharing a coop. We would love it. Melanie Pascu · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 09, 2015 11:25 am 5 Votes Yes, I think backyard chickens are a great idea. Lugene Peissig · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 09, 2015 1:36 pm 6 Votes No! This is Eden Prairie, not some hobby farm suburb! You get two or more neighbors having chickens and all of a sudden 4 chickens morphs into 8 or 12 or 16 (all roaming around). Not to mention 2 or 3 or 4 chicken coops that must be kept clean by responsible pet owners. I do not want to be out on my deck enjoying a Spring, Summer or Fall evening, and have to look at a chicken coop (clean or not). Neighbors all around should have to sign off with 100% cooperation or no chickens! And as mentioned before, each chicken should be licensed ech year as a dog or cat would be, and the coop should also be licensed each year to cover cost of cleaning up when the owner fails to follow the ordinances. Somebody will have to pay for the cost and it shouldn't be taxpayers! Needs to be the owner of the brood! Charles V. · Citizen · (Postal Code: unknown) · Aug 09, 2015 7:24 pm 6 Votes No. This will cause noise problems and odor problems. Also this will increase the risk of Avian influenza to the people living near by. It will cost taxpayer money for monitoring and enforcing of the restrictions and answering complaints. Full Report Backyard Chickens in Eden Prairie Closed Aug 21, 2015 · Discussion · 100 Participants · 2 Topics · 150 Answers · 27 Replies · 138 Votes Heidi Garrard · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 09, 2015 9:55 pm 6 Votes Yes, allow chickens. There should be careful rules on upkeep, licensing, number allowed, coop size, etc, but no neighbor sign off. Nobody checks in with me before they get a new dog, cat, etc. We have many cities around the area that have working rules to take ideas from. Dana Quinn · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 10, 2015 9:59 am 6 Votes If the city chooses to approve this ordinance, I think that anybody desiring to have chickens should be required to get unanimous approval from all neighbors adjoining their property, in writing. Carl Larsen · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 10, 2015 10:38 am 7 Votes I vote “No” for chickens in Eden Prairie. Since overall egg consumption is unlikely to change, this is a zero-sum game. For every chicken in Eden Prairie, there will be one less on a farm. Moving chickens from a farm to the residential neighborhoods of Eden Prairie doesn’t make sense to me. Farms are better able to deal with the noise, smell, and cleanup. Additionally, chickens don’t magically stay in the owner’s yard. They wander around in the streets. This undoubtedly will cause accidents. Also, I believe that some sort of ‘neighbor approval’ restriction or process would be rife with strife. Sue Bar · Citizen · (Postal Code: unknown) · Aug 10, 2015 11:11 am 7 Votes NO for chickens. I'm all for eating local and home gardening, but I really don't want to live in a neighborhood or next to a neighbor with a "mini-farm" of chickens. I don't want to see or hear these animals either. Chickens should be in a rural area, not in backyards. If I wanted to be near farm animals, I'd move to a rural area. So many EP residents already have a hard enough time controlling their dogs from barking, roaming around into neighbor's yards, let alone picking up pet waste in city parks and walking trails. Yes there are some responsible pet owners, but a lot turn a blind eye because of the "my pet wouldn't do that" mentality or they're just too lazy to clean it up. MariBeth Schulke · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 10, 2015 1:13 pm 5 Votes yes , backyard chickens in ep would be eggcellent! Zhanna Semenova · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 10, 2015 11:27 pm 4 Votes YES, for sure! Promote organic food, great pet, great teaching moment for kids. Full Report Backyard Chickens in Eden Prairie Closed Aug 21, 2015 · Discussion · 100 Participants · 2 Topics · 150 Answers · 27 Replies · 138 Votes Kent Granowski · Citizen · (Postal Code: unknown) · Aug 11, 2015 5:02 am 7 Votes I have no major concerns with the limit of 4 as in much of this discussion. However all must realize there is a lot of work & expense to do it right. It will not be cheap. Coups and enclosures must be made of good solid construction materials. Sturdy fencing must extend underground. Rats and mice will go after the food. In the last 5 years I have had red fox, coyote, and mink in my backyard. All of which would love to have eggs and poultry as an easy meal. My normal flock of turkeys in the backyard saw no young turkey get older than 3 weeks this year. The red fox is the likely suspect. Coups s/b cleaned once a week. Not a fun winter time project. A hen will only produce eggs on a good diet. Lots of protein makes for protein rich eggs. Calcium must be provided for good shell strength. A healthy chicken will likely produce on and off for 3 to 4 years. Eggs generally become larger, but fewer in number as the chicken ages. Chickens will "take a break" from egg laying maybe once a year and go through a molt cycle. As a child on the farm I was aware that a 3.5 years old chicken was sold to become chicken soup. What will you do with yours? Personally, even if allowed, I will not have chickens. My backyard is 5 feet from Purgatory Creek. I do not fertilize my lawn and do not seal coat my driveway because it will slowly end up in the watershed. I certainly do not want chicken waste with high concentrations of ammonia anywhere near the creek. I am not against it, but do take these and many other things into consideration before acting. Laurie Coddington · Citizen · (Postal Code: unknown) · Aug 11, 2015 3:30 pm 4 Votes I think Eden Prairie should allow residents to have chickens! It promotes healthy eating and opens up opportunities for families to teach their kids about sustainable living. As long as there are reasonable guidelines to keep the chickens contained in their own yard, people should be allowed to make the choice. Madeleine EP · Citizen · (Postal Code: unknown) · Aug 11, 2015 3:56 pm 6 Votes Yes. My family has been wanting chickens for quite some time to the point that we were planning a move to a city that allowed them. This would save us a big hassle, and let us accomplish our goals! Chickens are a very clean and hardy bird. Unlike roosters, they are also quite quiet; so luckily they do not need the roosters to make eggs. Personally, I think dogs are a bigger problem than chickens- people don't clean up their waste even in public areas, and several have killed other dogs. If Eden Prairie can handle dogs, Eden Prairie can handle chickens. Nataly Montana · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55344) · Aug 11, 2015 4:15 pm 6 Votes yes: 1this situation its doesn't mean you're going to have 20 o 30 its only a couple that would help to save you some money in grocery and also would help to educate your kids about were your food come from and learn something different. 2: if you can tolerate somebody having chickens in the suburb rather live in the cities its not something terrible and its a minimum problem in compare to another serious problems you have here. Full Report Backyard Chickens in Eden Prairie Closed Aug 21, 2015 · Discussion · 100 Participants · 2 Topics · 150 Answers · 27 Replies · 138 Votes Sam Kokesh · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 11, 2015 7:57 pm 3 Votes Yes to chickens! My kids are going to fall in love with them. What a great learning experience not only for my kids but for the neighbors kids as well. Oh and dad gets to research about designing and building a chicken coop. Every house on my street has a barking dog that poops in my yard. Can we please outlaw dogs. Al Fre · Citizen · (Postal Code: unknown) · Aug 11, 2015 10:43 pm 3 Votes Yes to chickens! By George, Yes to chickens!!!!!!!! paul smith · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 12, 2015 7:27 am 6 Votes NO to chickens! If you have ever had the misfortune to be downwind from a chicken coop, you will understand. They stink! Doug Grant · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 12, 2015 9:55 am 6 Votes Sorry, no. Gordon Penn · Citizen · (Postal Code: unknown) · Aug 12, 2015 7:24 pm 4 Votes Yes to chickens! Jane Vanderwilt · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 13, 2015 2:15 pm 2 Votes No way! Chickens ARE noisy whether there are 4 or 44. Since chickens would be a totally OUTDOOR animal, it is totally against any ordinances we already have that prohibit dwellers from creating a nuisance to their neighbors either by noise or clutter. We can see no GOOD reason for having chickens in the back yard. We moved to the CITY to get away from farm animals after many years!! Kimlinh Bui · Citizen · (Postal Code: unknown) · Aug 13, 2015 2:57 pm 4 Votes Yes, we should be able to have chickens! Locally-raised fresh eggs, companionship, a learning experience for kids, what's not to like? They're allowed by neighboring suburbs Full Report Backyard Chickens in Eden Prairie Closed Aug 21, 2015 · Discussion · 100 Participants · 2 Topics · 150 Answers · 27 Replies · 138 Votes and aren't causing a problem. The yappy dogs in my area are so much noisier than a few chickens. Free range dogs and cats leave way more "manure" on my property than my chickens could ever produce - not to mention chickens stay on the owner's property and don't get walked or just plain let out the way dogs and cats do. As with any pet, the owner is responsible for keeping things clean, and despite an abundance of patently irresponsible dog and cat owners, I don't see us banning those animals. Susie Mecklenburg · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 14, 2015 12:44 pm 4 Votes Yes and yes to having chickens in Eden Prairie. Chickens make great pets, provide plenty of eggs great personnality and it is so calming to just look at them. I can hardly wait !!!!!! let's make it happen soon. Ali Humphrey · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55344) · Aug 14, 2015 2:42 pm 4 Votes Yes! Everyone I know who has chickens within city limits elsewhere loves having them and they've not had any complaints from neighbors as far as I know. bj Harris · Citizen · (Postal Code: unknown) · Aug 16, 2015 5:55 pm 1 Votes comment...NO NO absolutely not!! The small city lots do not allow the space to insulate the noise from living next door to a chicken coop. Keep them in the house? Julie Odenbach · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 17, 2015 8:51 am 3 Votes Yes. A few backyard chickens are no problem. They would certainly make far less noise than kids or dogs. It would be nice for those who choose to do so, to be able to keep a few chickens and have fresh eggs. Christine Stroia · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 19, 2015 2:29 pm 2 Votes Yes, i would love to have the freedom to raise my own chickens on my own property. As a city that promotes on its website it is going green, having sustainable properties with abilities to grow food is essential to our well being, especially with all the bird flu going on in the larger facilities, I am not sure i want to feed my family that stuff, but would prefer to show them how to care for the animals and treat them right and how they can feed themselves through hard work is a very positive thing, especially on a smaller scale being in a suburban area, it will have a very large impact and create pride in our ability to be a green community that cares about health and wellness of animals and its residents! Michelle Fourre · Citizen · (Postal Code: unknown) · Aug 19, 2015 3:23 pm 2 Votes Report Backyard Chickens in Eden Prairie Closed Aug 21, 2015 · Discussion · 100 Participants · 2 Topics · 150 Answers · 27 Replies · 138 Votes Yes to chickens! My brother has a large lot in Dayton (near Anoka) and has raised egg-laying hens for the past 7 or 8 years. The chicken coop and area do not smell, they do make subtle noises (about as annoying as mourning doves cooing)(it's the roosters that are noisy, and won't be allowed in EP it sounds like). The "free range" (fenced-in area) almost-organic eggs my brother gives us are SO much more healthful, the yolks are darker golden and the eggshells are thicker. Chickens do love food scraps (watermelon rinds, bread heels, apple cores, etc); the chicken waste can be composted and then turned into your vegetable garden. For those thinking that everyone is going to run out and get chickens... did you know that honeybee hives have been allowed in Eden Prairie (my dad had two hives in the early '80's), if you don't know anyone in EP with honeybee hives, then you probably won't notice who has chickens. For those thinking that the chicken coops will interrupt water runoff, most coops are built on risers (think rabbit coop); they may have trim around the bottom, but usually that is decorative. Cathy Thayer · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 19, 2015 9:05 pm 1 Votes Yes. With regulations regarding the number of hens, size of yard, etc.. I am far more concerned with the dogs that owners allow off leash (or that are not cleaned up after) in city parks than I am with someone having well cared for chickens in their own yards. Connie Kotula · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 20, 2015 9:45 am 0 Votes No. As a resident of EP for over 30 years, I can see neighbors fighting about the local chicken coop mess. I also don't want to fund "free" classes to educate owners of chickens. I want to protect the rights of those who currently live in EP who don't want to live next to anyone with chickens. Having grown up with chickens in my childhood neighborhood I remember the harvesting of the chickens before winter. I haven't read anybody's practical solution to that process. Just doesn't seem to be a good idea to start with. Bill Satterness · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 20, 2015 10:54 am 1 Votes Yes to hens in EP back yards! If you’re concerned about noise: dogs and motorcycles are currently permitted everywhere in EP even though some of them are a lot louder than a half dozen hens. If you’re concerned about appearance or smell: we can solve that the way Mpls does and require the coops to be visually screened and at least 20 feet away from nearby houses. If you’re concerned about chickens trespassing on your property we can require them to be in wire-enclosed runs. Chickens are like dogs in that they require daily care, so people shouldn’t take on this responsibility without thinking it through. Hundreds of suburbs and cities around the country have begun to allow hens, and their experiences have been overwhelmingly positive. Get on board, EP. Brinn Marie Witt · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 20, 2015 3:47 pm 1 Votes Full Report Backyard Chickens in Eden Prairie Closed Aug 21, 2015 · Discussion · 100 Participants · 2 Topics · 150 Answers · 27 Replies · 138 Votes Yes, the city should change the ordinance to allow 4-6 hens. The city allowed Honey Bee's and that is wonderful for the Environment. Good for you E.P. Also extra free ranged brown eggs can be donated to PROP. and are also good for the Environment. Not to mention it could be educational. Please vote YES for backyard hens in E.P. Brinn Marie Witt · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 20, 2015 3:51 pm 1 Votes Eden Prairie News check out my sign in the front yard 17897 Lorence Way. VOTE YES ! Full Report Backyard Chickens in Eden Prairie Closed Aug 21, 2015 · Discussion · 100 Participants · 2 Topics · 150 Answers · 27 Replies · 138 Votes SUMMARY OF TOPICS RESTRICTIONS ON BACKYARD CHICKENS 57 Answers · 13 Replies If the City of Eden Prairie does change the ordinance to allow chickens in residential areas, do you think certain restrictions should be included? For example, some cities prohibit male roosters and limit the number of female hens allowed per household. Tell us about any restrictions you think are necessary. Marcel Nienhuis · Citizen · (Postal Code: unknown) · Aug 05, 2015 4:18 pm 18 Votes Yes, no roosters for sure! Up to 4 hens seems reasonable. Sarah Kallal · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55344) · Aug 05, 2015 4:26 pm 11 Votes I think four seems quite reasonable. Kim Witthuhn · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 05, 2015 5:22 pm 13 Votes No roosters, four hens is good. Michael Simmons · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55344) · Aug 05, 2015 5:27 pm 14 Votes Agree that four (4) hens is a good number. Agree that there should be no roosters. Would love to have fresh eggs. Jeff Walton · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55344) · Aug 05, 2015 5:40 pm 6 Votes I'm not overly thrilled at the prospect of folks raising chickens in neighborhoods but understand that people want different things. At a minimum, the number of chickens Full Report Backyard Chickens in Eden Prairie Closed Aug 21, 2015 · Discussion · 100 Participants · 2 Topics · 150 Answers · 27 Replies · 138 Votes and the type of proximity controls need to be very specific. You need to define if enclosures are required; number of birds; roosters are probably not compatible; inoculation requirements similar to requirements on other domesticated animals such as dogs and cats are also something that should be explored. Folks that want to live in the country and have a hobby farm should consider living somewhere other than a neighborhood. Some areas that have allowed this require sign-off by immediate neighbors and renewal of specific sign-off whenever there is a change of ownership with affected properties. Care should be taken to look at precedents set in other cities around the country. The MN League of Cities should also have model ordinances to consider. Just don't jump into this without really considering some of these issues. Response: JoAnn Christensen · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55344) · Aug 05, 2015 6:58 pm I agree. My family raised chickens on a commercial basis and I also worked in the industry. Disease, smell, care are all concerns to think about. Where the hen house is placed would be a big concern if someone puts it downwind from a neighbor's deck. People often let their dogs run free so what's to stop their chickens from roaming the neighborhood? One would hope the owner would keep the hen house clean but I think some general guidelines are important along with a license so if the homeowner does a bad job at maintaining their flock, they can have their license taken away. Stacy Sawalich · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55344) · Aug 05, 2015 5:50 pm 9 Votes I think it is a great idea. Chickens are lovable animals and can be pets as well as a source of eggs. People with children can have them help with cleaning the coop and give the kids a bit of responsibility along with feeding the chickens and getting eggs. Roosters are noisy and not good in a neighborhood with homes in close proximity.....I'd say people could have more than 4 or have a rooster if they live on a certain amount of land with neighbors that live a certain distance away. Response: Hannah Kokesh · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 05, 2015 8:23 pm This is exactly why I want backyard chickens! It will be a fun way to teach my children responsibility while also enjoying them as pets. Ruth Simmons · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55344) · Aug 05, 2015 5:53 pm 7 Votes 4 chickens would be wonderful to have. Please indicate what would be some sample ordinances that would be good to follow. With the bird flu having devasted so many farms of their chickens, I believe having these chickens segregated in urban areas is good for Minnesotans, overall. Hannah Kokesh · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 05, 2015 6:02 pm 9 Votes - Maximum 4 chickens/household is reasonable. - No roosters *This is a must* - I absolutely disagree that immediate neighbors should have to "sign-off" before a household can get chickens. That could become very arbitrary. Instead proximity rules Full Report Backyard Chickens in Eden Prairie Closed Aug 21, 2015 · Discussion · 100 Participants · 2 Topics · 150 Answers · 27 Replies · 138 Votes can be put in place such as how far from the property line a chicken coop must be placed. - Response: JoAnn Christensen · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55344) · Aug 05, 2015 8:04 pm What happens if a neighbor moves and the incoming neighbor objects? Howard Pearlman · Citizen · (Postal Code: unknown) · Aug 05, 2015 6:51 pm 7 Votes Absolutely!!! Chickens would provide fresh eggs. They also eat the bugs so it would help keep them down too. What a great idea!!!! Leslie McDonald · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 05, 2015 7:50 pm 6 Votes ...perhaps we need to have a discussion about dogs being allowed to run free...? I have a much bigger problem with folks ignoring the city leash law than allowing 4 happy hens in a home's backyard. I think keeping chickens is a brilliant plan. No roosters, agreed. My one true concern is somehow establishing minimum rules regarding safe coops... a bunch of dead chickens when the temp inevitably falls seems heart-breaking. Has anyone talked about how to ensure that yet? Joe Berg · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 05, 2015 7:56 pm 6 Votes No chickens! They belong on the farm! Michelle Truksa · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 05, 2015 8:04 pm 4 Votes No chickens. While I appreciate fresh eggs, I'm against roosters and chickens in suburban neighborhoods. JoAnn Christensen · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55344) · Aug 05, 2015 8:13 pm 4 Votes Joe Berg. The lots in Minneapolis are bigger for the most part and can accommodate chickens. The feed attracts rodents. Rats, mice etc. I have battled those with nearby bird seed feeders. There are fox, coyotes etc. by BearPath. Do associations trump the city rules? Some neighborhoods are part of larger associations. Response: Full Report Backyard Chickens in Eden Prairie Closed Aug 21, 2015 · Discussion · 100 Participants · 2 Topics · 150 Answers · 27 Replies · 138 Votes Stacy Sawalich · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55344) · Aug 05, 2015 8:53 pm Another possibility is that chickens can only be on homeowner's property that is at least .5 acres or some other land requirement..... Response: Stacy Sawalich · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55344) · Aug 05, 2015 8:38 pm Bird seed attracts rodents, small dogs and cats attract fox/coyotes. Dan Hopkins · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55344) · Aug 05, 2015 8:35 pm 1 Votes Eden Prairie is very much a family community with much invested toward youth development. Many parents hope to teach responsibility, work ethic, and animal care to their children via a variety of means. Agricultural work is an excellent means and should be encouraged. Obviously there are concerns as to the scope of such allowances, but outright prohibition is unnecessary. I believe coops should be allowed, but limited based upon the surroundings of the yard, and there should be very clear upkeep requirements. I have no strong feelings one way or the other regarding roosters. I'm usually up first anyway. Michelle Thomas · Citizen · (Postal Code: unknown) · Aug 05, 2015 8:36 pm 4 Votes No way. Move out to a farm if you want farm life. Response: Sarah Kallal · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55344) · Aug 06, 2015 12:52 pm Hi Michelle:) So what are your specific concerns with having only four backyard chickens? Dogs create more feces and noise than one dog and any irresponsible pet owner that's not handling their situation like they should I think should be have their pets taken away, chicken or not! Kari Johnson · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 05, 2015 8:40 pm 4 Votes Yes I do agree that the city should allow backyard chickens. No on boosters, okay it with close neighbors. I think the Minnetonka ordinance allowing one chicken/ .1 acre is reasonable. Some residents have larger backyards and can and are willing to take care of more fowl. The smell is minimal if taken care of properly. But with the price of eggs rising, questionable practices done with mass production hens, echo friendly backyar hens get a bit thumbs up from this Eden Prairie resident. Kari Johnson · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 05, 2015 8:41 pm 0 Votes Sorry, that was a no on roosters. Report Backyard Chickens in Eden Prairie Closed Aug 21, 2015 · Discussion · 100 Participants · 2 Topics · 150 Answers · 27 Replies · 138 Votes Stacy Sawalich · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55344) · Aug 05, 2015 8:46 pm 5 Votes http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/sustainability/homegrown/WCMS1P-133231 states regulations for city of minneapolis, good starting point Bill Weiher · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 05, 2015 9:40 pm 3 Votes Yes for chicken, no on roosters. Consider having the city sponsor family groups or another type of "how-to" and "what works best here" information so families (and surrounding neighbors) experience a shortened learning curve. Seems like lots of upside to having access over time to resources like this. Jennifer Buss · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 05, 2015 10:39 pm 2 Votes No chickens or roosters. JoAnn Christensen · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55344) · Aug 05, 2015 10:50 pm 5 Votes Marcel, I think 2-4 chickens is not a problem but I think people should have their birds vaccinated which many people would not go for if they are seeking organic eggs. Chickens carry disease just like humans. Some chickens will get into trees on low branches and could get into a neighbor's yard. Now you need a chicken condo for your birds to protect them and keep them in your yard. I am not saying it is a bad idea but they are a 24/7 project so if you have a cabin, be sure to take the birds with you on the weekend. If you think the chicken coop, feed, warming lights, etc, are cheaper than eggs at CostCo, think again. Remember, it gets below 0 in the winter and you need warming lights. A reader said what do you do when they finish laying? I think there are many things to consider. The 20 cent egg now costs $200 and chickens show up anonymously abandoned in Mitchell Park. I am just saying educate people first and foremost. Response: Johnny Larson · Citizen · (Postal Code: unknown) · Aug 10, 2015 8:02 am You bring up some added good points, like what to do with them when you go on vacation. Why should we start this? Buy your eggs at the grocery store or move to a hobby farm. Also, they wouldn’t allowed in our association! Gino Gori · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 06, 2015 8:34 am 5 Votes We moved to our current EP home in 1994. At the time, our backyard neighbors had chickens and peacocks. I'm sure this was against city ordinance at the time, but we frequently received eggs and the like so no one complained. Sometimes the peacocks flew on to neighboring roofs, but really no other issues. The owner did set traps in his yard for wild critters and unfortunately, one of our cats was caught in one. She Full Report Backyard Chickens in Eden Prairie Closed Aug 21, 2015 · Discussion · 100 Participants · 2 Topics · 150 Answers · 27 Replies · 138 Votes survived :-) I am with the 2-4 chicken crowd. Response: Corey Peterson · Citizen · (Postal Code: unknown) · Aug 09, 2015 9:12 am Fully support Gino on this, we had chickens, quail and even occasional ducks growing up in EP. This was a great learning experience of responsibility, care for animals, joy of collecting eggs and generally learning about the cycle of life. I fully support having a number of hens based on land size, up to a maximum (4 seems reasonable). Hens tend to stay around the coop area when let out into the yard (unless scared into leaving) so don't see a great problem with them roaming the neighbourhood. A compulsory practical care course is not a bad idea or recognition of prior experience. Jill DuLac · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 06, 2015 9:14 am 3 Votes 4 seems reasonable. Please allow chickens!!!!! Greg Austin · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55344) · Aug 06, 2015 10:16 am 5 Votes Having chickens on your property should be fine. Roosters on the other hand would be best left out of the picture. The crowing would be a nuisance and create extra chickens. The owners should be required to have a coup and care for them. 4 seems to be a good number. Vicky Li · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 06, 2015 10:42 am 0 Votes YES for a limited number of (inoculated) hens and no roosters. that said... I have had cats and a pitbull running into my backyard (the dog was quite scary and I had to practically "throw" my daughter inside the house and get ready to to be attacked once I saw it coming, fortunately he only wanted to play! phew!), so hens don't sounds really bad at all. Agree with others stating that education is the most important and people must understand the responsibility that comes with owning animals. I like the idea of limiting the number of hens one could own, no roosters (I had a neighbor rooster once - trust me, it is NO fun), defining very clear requirements (inoculation included, I'm sorry organic folks but I have kids and elderly people living with me) for location, size of the coop etc. and license and inspection. Absolutely NO live slaughter. I am unsure about neighbor agreement. I know that seems to make things more complicated, however only those who are serious about their animals would pursue it, and that's a good thing. Jody Russell · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 06, 2015 11:44 am 1 Votes Don't allow them where houses are close together nor where fences are open to neighbors' properties. I don't want to see them and my pooch surely doesn't. No roosters for sure. This is suburbia. I think if you want to have chickens, you chose the wrong type Full Report Backyard Chickens in Eden Prairie Closed Aug 21, 2015 · Discussion · 100 Participants · 2 Topics · 150 Answers · 27 Replies · 138 Votes of setting. Although I'd sure love to have goats to mow my lawn. Is that next? Mostly I think they don't belong in areas where people live close together (i.e., 12' between houses). JoAnn Christensen · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55344) · Aug 06, 2015 12:32 pm 1 Votes Chickens are subject to frostbite. They cannot live outside in the winter without shelter. Will the city define or provide a standard structure for the hens and define the placement on a lot? I don't like government intervention but as one reader stated someone will break the rules because the government said they could have chickens and they will have chickens. Statistically, 3% will do a great job, 3% will do a bad job and everyone else will be somewhere in the middle. Cindy Zierwick · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 06, 2015 3:05 pm 3 Votes Pro chickens, no chicken fighting or slaughtering, egg and pet chickens only. Limit numbers, no roosters. I hate the idea of a permit but in order for people to learn proper care and housing for the chickens, it may be the only way to share the message. Sara Freeland · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 06, 2015 5:53 pm 3 Votes Four chicken max No roosters Ten foot setback from neighbors property Cruelty and negligent laws similar to other pets Marcia Kolb · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 07, 2015 6:40 am 3 Votes We have had chickens in the past and they have been a delight! The children loved them and they are so relaxing to watch. We have all learned a lot about life watching our chickens. I would suggest a limit of 6 chickens so a family can have a few more eggs. Renee Brown · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 07, 2015 8:48 am 4 Votes I think having chickens in Eden Prairie would be great! It's a good idea to exclude roosters because some of them are really noisy, although don't we already have some exclusion for excessive noise? Or maybe not, considering the dogs barking that I hear. Hens are great and up to 8 are really reasonable. It's OK with me if they wander around, but chickens don't really go far from their roost anyway. Chen Mellema · Citizen · (Postal Code: unknown) · Aug 07, 2015 8:12 pm 0 Votes Full Report Backyard Chickens in Eden Prairie Closed Aug 21, 2015 · Discussion · 100 Participants · 2 Topics · 150 Answers · 27 Replies · 138 Votes I would also suggest that along with a coop, the property should also have an enclosed fence- that way if the chickens escape the coop they will still be limited to the owners property. I agree with the 4 hens, no rooster rule and for coops to be a minimum of 10ft from neighbor and city property lines. Brenda Pfahnl · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 08, 2015 3:42 pm 1 Votes I agree that some type of restriction on the number of chickens per household is a good idea. However in our neighborhood we would like to share one coop between three or four households. Could there be more chickens per coop if it were a share one? (Say, up to a maximum of ten) Tom Oakes · Citizen · (Postal Code: unknown) · Aug 09, 2015 10:28 am 2 Votes I would like to know what formal goal was set to make this one of the options to implement. Does this set a precedent for similar "choices" ? If this does not "work out" what options does city have to eliminate or alter the ordinance ? Concerned about attracting mice,etc. What are limits on number,noise and maintenance ? Yard should be fenced in and the type so chickens are not visible to neighbors. Coop should be "X" number of feet away from property line. How would disputes be resolved ? Can associations restrict this ? If my real estate agent says the sale and market value of my home is less because of this or a buyer will not consider buying my home because of this,then I expect a reevaluation of my tax base with the expectation my property taxes will be lowered.I would expect city government to have done a risk-reward analysis of this and have contingency plans in place if plan does not meet the measurable objectives that have been set.I am assuming most residents of EP at their jobs and the city government go through a similar process before making a decision. Dana Quinn · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 10, 2015 10:01 am 1 Votes No Roosters, of course. If the city chooses to approve this ordinance, I think that anybody desiring to have chickens should be required to get unanimous approval from all neighbors adjoining their property, in writing, before being allowed to install a coop. Sue Bar · Citizen · (Postal Code: unknown) · Aug 10, 2015 11:48 am 2 Votes NO for chickens. I'm all for eating local and home gardening, but I really don't want to live in a neighborhood or next to a neighbor with a "mini-farm" of chickens. MariBeth Schulke · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 10, 2015 1:08 pm 2 Votes Full Report Backyard Chickens in Eden Prairie Closed Aug 21, 2015 · Discussion · 100 Participants · 2 Topics · 150 Answers · 27 Replies · 138 Votes No roosters, a limit on hen number. same type of regs and restrictions that is currently in place for dogs and cats and other pets that spend time outdoors Teri Austin · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55344) · Aug 10, 2015 5:03 pm 4 Votes I agree that having up to 4 chickens on a specific sized yard is a great idea! I am not for the roosters though. Zhanna Semenova · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 10, 2015 11:38 pm 2 Votes Yes, great idea! I think number must be depend on yard size: Like 2 for .3 acr, 4- for .5 acr, 8- for 1 acr. Jane Vanderwilt · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 13, 2015 2:17 pm 1 Votes No chickens of any sex or number in the residential neighborhoods! Doug McKenney · Citizen · (Postal Code: unknown) · Aug 15, 2015 12:22 pm 0 Votes Within Eden Prairie the limit should be 4 female chickens on any size lot, and no roosters. We need to have a way to resolve issues with neighbors, if any arise. Although I can't imagine any issues arising. A friend of mine in St. Louis Park had to get rid of his tiny chickens when a neighbor complained. Not sure what the issue was, though Victoria Risken · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 16, 2015 9:41 am 1 Votes Yes backyard chickens should be allowed in Eden Prairie. No roosters and a limit of 4 hens properly housed. Cathy Thayer · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 19, 2015 9:10 pm 0 Votes Limit the number of hens, no roosters, specify lot size and distance from property lines. Free range might not be a viable option given the lot sizes. My dogs are not allowed to roam free, I can't see chickens being allowed to. Neighbors come and go, so that should have no impact on a property owners ability to do something on their own property. Marilynn Torkelson · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 21, 2015 1:11 pm 0 Votes Full Report Backyard Chickens in Eden Prairie Closed Aug 21, 2015 · Discussion · 100 Participants · 2 Topics · 150 Answers · 27 Replies · 138 Votes SHOULD BACKYARD CHICKENS BE ALLOWED IN EDEN PRAIRIE? 93 Answers · 14 Replies Do you think the current City ordinance should be changed to allow residents to have chickens? Why or why not? Marcel Nienhuis · Citizen · (Postal Code: unknown) · Aug 05, 2015 4:16 pm 20 Votes Yes! Chickens make good pets and they can produce eggs for a household and other neighbors. Most cities, especially suburbs, allow chickens with reasonable restrictions. Kendra Lettau · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 05, 2015 5:19 pm 18 Votes Absolutely. Kim Witthuhn · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 05, 2015 5:27 pm 20 Votes Yes! The number of problems other cities have had regarding chickens is minimal, and this is such a small thing to do that would make lots of people happy. We live right on the border of two more rural counties, and it just makes sense to give us the same kind of privileges they have. Michael Simmons · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55344) · Aug 05, 2015 5:32 pm 18 Votes Yes - up to four chickens would provide fresh eggs and should not disturb neighbors. It appears to be working so far in neighboring communities. Melissa Kaan · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55346) · Aug 05, 2015 5:33 pm 16 Votes Yes! With reasonable restrictions, chickens should be allowed. Hannah Kokesh · Citizen · (Postal Code: 55347) · Aug 05, 2015 5:48 pm 17 Votes Yes, absolutely. Many other suburbs allow backyard chickens, and I'd like to have that same right. Full Report From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear City Council Members, Saturday, August 22, 2015 12:40 PM GRP-AllCouncil Chickens in EP I am definitely in favor of allowing a small number of "residential chickens" for citizens in Eden Prairie. Regards, Vicky Miller Sent from Windows Mail From: Sent: To: Subject: Hi, Friday, August 14, 2015 5:06 PM GRP-AllCouncil re: City Connect I just sent you an opinion on chickens ........... I REFUSE to use social media sites that require you to "sign up"........ That's why I went with the e-mail route. John Jacobsen From: Sent: To: Subject: Good day, jcjacobsen@q.com Friday, August 14, 2015 5:04 PM GRP-AllCouncil re: Chickens in the backyard On the subj ect of chickens in Eden Prairie: NO! NO! NO! "WE" have a bad enough time dealing with the smoke from "recreational" fires, on what seems like every night of the week. We shouldn't have to deal with all that comes with chickens. If residents want fresh eggs and chicken meat, well, that's what we have grocery stores for. If you want it fresh, go see a farmer or move to the country. Done venting <GRIN>, but I'm serious ....... NO to chickens. Hope you all have a GREAT Fall season. John Jacobsen E.P. From: Sent: To: Subject: Friday, August 14, 2015 9:14 AM GRP-AllCouncil Chicken In EP Good morning. I am writing to voice my opposition to allowing chickens in Eden Prairie. We moved td to Eden Prairie because we wanted to live in a suburban community. We definitely did not want to live in a rural area and certainly don't want chickens (or other fa rm animals) in our neighborhood. I urge you to NOT allow residents to keep chickens or other such animals. Thank you. From: Sent: To: Subject: Thursday, August 13, 2015 2:27 PM GRP-AllCouncil Chickens I am an Eden Prairie resident ( Woodland Drive) who thinks that Eden Prairie SHOULD allow backyard chickens. I am fine with limiting the number per household but I do think we should be allowed. Betsy Hsiao From: Jon Stoltz - Sent: Monday, Augu st 10, 2015 1:02 AM To: Rick Getschow Subject: FW: City of Eden Prairie, MN Weekly Digest Bulletin I think that it's great that you are asking for input. It could be a can of worms, yet it's still the right thing. My vote is no chickens © but yield if that's what the rest of the city wants. JON STOLTZ From: Eden Prairie City News [m ailto:citynews@subscriptions.edenprairie.org] Sent: Sunday, August 9, 2015 8:38 PM To: Jon Stolt2 Subject: City ot t:den l'ra1ne, MN weekly Digest Bulletin Speak Up and Join the Discussion! Backyard Chickens in Eden Prairie 08/05/2015 Speak Up and Join the Discussion! Backyard Chickens in Eden Prairie The City of Eden Prairie would like to know how residents feel about allowing domesticated chickens in their neighborhoods. lvl :::.·-----------·- � From: Sent: To: Subject: Gordy & Lou Olson Sunday, August 09, 2015 7:14 1-'M GRP-AllCouncil Chickens .... ... absolutely NO NO NO!!! (Connect does not work for me). I trust you will get this message and consider it. Having been raised on a farm WITH chickens, believe you me, THEY STINK to the point of being extremely unhealthy. We didn't move into the urban area to have chicken smells follow us. I would encourage those wanting 'chickens' to move to an area where they can enjoy farm life or hobby farming. I loved the farm and am blest to have been raised there. Now I am enj oying urban living and am blest to be living in Eden Prairie. Don't move Eden Prairie down in the list of 'best cities in the USA to live in' Thank you. We will keep advised as to voting results when, or IF, this comes to that. Gordy and Lou Olson 9 From: Sent: To: Subject: Gordy & Lou Olson Sunday, August 02, 2015 2:37 PM GRP-AllCouncil NO CHICKENS ... please!!!! Both my husband and I grew up on farms, and believe you me, they SMELL! In fact it is an overpowering smell that is basically not even healthy. We didn't move into the Cities to have the chickens move next door. If you want eggs, go to the Farmers Markets ... they need the support and it is a way to support our wonderful MN fa rmers. L Olson From: Sent: To: Subject: Josh Michaud Friday, July 31, 2015 9:56 PM GRP-AllCouncil Allow chickens in Eden prairie Just wanted to put my vote in to allow chickens in Eden prairie. Josh Michaud From: Sent: To: Subject: Friday, July 31, 201'.:> ll:jt> A1v1 GRP-AllCouncil Chickens I read in the Eden Prairie News the article regarding chickens and that the City Council is looking into ap proving keeping chickens in peoples' back yards. I would like to weigh in on this. I grew up on a farm where amongst other things we raised chickens to sell the eggs. To be blunt there is nothing that smells worse than chicken shit. Currently too many people don't pick up after their dogs so how do you think these same people are going to keep their chicken coops and chicken yards clean enough so they don't stink. I would not want to be a neighbor who lives next door to someone who keeps chickens. Janet Stalpes Eden Prairie 55344 From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Council Members, Robb Peterson Thursday, July 30, 2015 10:29 AM GRP-AllCouncil Backyard chickens I am writing to show my support for backyard chickens. I believe there are many positive reasons to allow families to keep chickens and I hope steps will be taken in the near future make backyard chickens in Eden Prairie a reality. Thank you, Robb Peterson Eden Prairie MN 55346 AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 7:00 PM, CITY CENTER Council Chamber 8080 Mitchell Road CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens, Council Members Brad Aho, Sherry Butcher Wickstrom, Kathy Nelson, and Ron Case CITY STAFF: City Manager Rick Getschow, Public Works Director Robert Ellis, City Planner Julie Klima, Community Development Director Janet Jeremiah, Parks and Recreation Director Jay Lotthammer, City Attorney Ric Rosow and Council Recorder Jan Curielli I. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. COUNCIL FORUM INVITATION IV. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS A. ACCEPT DONATION FROM TEAM FOXJETS FOR AQUATICS EXPANSION PROJECT (RESOLUTION) B. ACCEPT DONATION ON BEHALF OF SYDNEY GALLEGER MEMORIAL POOL FUNDRAISING EFFORT AND ENTER INTO NAMING RIGHTS AGREEMENT (RESOLUTION) V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS VI. MINUTES A. COUNCIL WORKSHOP HELD TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2015 B. CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2015 VII. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR A. CLERK’S LICENSE LIST B. AWARD CONTRACT FOR REPLACEMENT OF HOCKEY RINK AT NESBITT PRESERVE PARK TO FINLEY BROS, INC. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA September 1, 2015 Page 2 IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS / MEETINGS A. TOWNPLACE SUITES by Alliant Engineering. Request for Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 1.87 acres; Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 1.87 acres; Zoning District Amendment within the Commercial –Regional – Services District on 1.87 acres and Site Plan Review on 1.87 acres. Location: 11588 Leona Road. (Resolution for PUD Concept Review; Ordinance for PUD District Review with waivers and Zoning District Amendment) B. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 11 RELATING TO SIGNS X. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS XI. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS XII. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS XIII. APPOINTMENTS XIV. REPORTS A. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS 1. Community Services Update B. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER 1. Adopt Resolution Certifying Proposed 2016 Property Tax Levy, Accepting Proposed Budget for 2016, and Consenting and Approving 2016 HRA Levy C. REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR D. REPORT OF PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR E. REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR F. REPORT OF POLICE CHIEF G. REPORT OF FIRE CHIEF H. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY XV. OTHER BUSINESS XVI. ADJOURNMENT ANNOTATED AGENDA DATE: September 1, 2015 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Rick Getschow, City Manager RE: City Council Meeting for Tuesday, September 1, 2015 ___________________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, SEPTEBER 1, 2015 7:00 PM, COUNCIL CHAMBER I. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. OPEN PODIUM INVITATION Open Podium is an opportunity for Eden Prairie residents to address the City Council on issues related to Eden Prairie city government before each Council meeting, typically the first and third Tuesday of each month, from 6:30 to 6:55 p.m. in the Council Chamber. If you wish to speak at Open Podium, please contact the City Manager’s office at 952.949.8412 by noon of the meeting date with your name, phone number and subject matter. If time permits after scheduled speakers are finished, the Mayor will open the floor to unscheduled speakers. Open Podium is not recorded or televised. If you have questions about Open Podium, please contact the City Manager’s Office. HRA MEETING HRA I. ROLL CALL / CALL THE HRA MEETING TO ORDER HRA II. APPROVE MINUTES OF HRA MEETING HELD ON APRIL 21, 2015 HRA III. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PROPOSED 2016 PROPERTY TAX LEVY TO BE $200,000 AND ACCEPT PROPOSED 2016 BUDGET OF $200,000 Synopsis: Minnesota Law authorizes the HRA to levy a tax with the consent of the City Council. The HRA must adopt a proposed net property tax levy by September 15 and certify it to the county auditor. Per Minnesota Statute, Housing and Redevelopment Authorities can levy a tax of up to .0185 percent of taxable market value. The proceeds may be spent on planning and implementation of redevelopment and/or low-rent housing assistance programs with the City. The limit for the City of Eden Prairie is approximately $1.6 million. MOTION: Move to adopt the resolution to approve the proposed 2016 property tax levy to be $200,000 and accept the proposed 2016 budget of $200,000. HRA IV. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Move to adjourn the HRA. ANNOTATED AGENDA September 1, 2015 Page 2 COUNCIL MEETING IV. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS A. ACCEPT DONATION FROM TEAM FOXJETS FOR AQUATICS EXPANSION PROJECT (RESOLUTION) Synopsis: Team Foxjet pledged a total of $500,000 towards the construction of the aquatics expansion. The donation is in exchange for one of the pools being named “Team Foxjet Pool”. The donations are a result of purchasing tiles that are displayed on the mural and naming rights for portions of the building. MOTION: Move to adopt the resolution accepting the donation from Team Foxjet toward the aquatics expansion project. B. ACCEPT DONATION ON BEHALF OF SYDNEY GALLEGER MEMORIAL POOL FUNDRAISING EFFORT AND ENTER INTO NAMING RIGHTS AGREEMENT (RESOLUTION) Synopsis: Staff was approached by family members of Sydney Galleger and members of the Sydney Galleger Memorial Pool fundraising effort with a proposal to name the dive pool after Sydney. A naming rights agreement with Steven Galleger is attached. Staff is currently working with family members to design and display a plaque and a banner that overlooks the pool. This contribution goes towards the $500,000 committed by Team FoxJets. MOTION: Move to adopt the resolution accepting a donation of $75,000 on behalf of the Sydney Galleger Memorial Pool fundraising effort and enter into a naming rights agreement. V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS MOTION: Move to approve the agenda. VI. MINUTES MOTION: Move to approve the following City Council minutes: A. COUNCIL WORKSHOP HELD TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2015 B. CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2015 VII. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Move approval of items A-B on the Consent Calendar. A. CLERK’S LICENSE LIST ANNOTATED AGENDA September 1, 2015 Page 3 B. AWARD CONTRACT FOR REPLACEMENT OF HOCKEY RINK AT NESBITT PRESERVE PARK TO FINLEY BROS, INC. IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS / MEETINGS A. TOWNPLACE SUITES by Alliant Engineering. Request for Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 1.87 acres; Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 1.87 acres; Zoning District Amendment within the Commercial –Regional – Services District on 1.87 acres and Site Plan Review on 1.87 acres. Location: 11588 Leona Road. (Resolution for PUD Concept Review; Ordinance for PUD District Review with waivers and Zoning District Amendment) Official notice of this public hearing was publishing in the August 13, 2015, Eden Prairie News and sent to 10 property owners. Synopsis: The proposed project is for a 300 square foot building expansion to add a breakfast room. The breakfast room will provide continental breakfasts to guests at the TownePlace Suites. The building materials proposed for the addition exceed City Code requirements and the proponent is adding bicycle parking options to the site. City Code requires a base area ratio (BAR) of up to 0.20. The building addition increases the BAR for this site to 0.21. The expansion is proposed at the southeast corner of the western TownePlace Suites building. The proponent will be matching the existing exterior material finishes of brick and stone. Also proposed is the installation of 2 bike racks that will accommodate bike parking on site. The following PUD waiver is proposed: To allow a base area ratio (BAR) of 0.21. City Code requires a BAR of 0.20. The addition proposed for the site is located in an area that is existing impervious area maintaining the amount of green space on site. Because the expansion is not adding guest rooms, there are no additional parking requirements. The 120-Day Review Period Expires on October 30, 2015. The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the project at the August 10, 2015 meeting. MOTION: Move to: • Close the Public Hearing; and • Adopt the Resolution for Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 1.87 acres; and • Approve 1st Reading of the Ordinance for Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers, and Zoning District Review within the Commercial Regional Service Zoning District on 1.87 acres; and • Direct Staff to prepare a Development Agreement incorporating Staff and Commission recommendations and Council conditions. ANNOTATED AGENDA September 1, 2015 Page 4 B. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 11 RELATING TO SIGNS Official notice of this public hearing was publishing in the August 13, 2015, Eden Prairie News. Synopsis: This is a proposal for minor changes to the sign regulations in city code including the following: • Proposed language to include a definition for Entry Monument Signs. Language is also included to add City Entry Monument Signs to the list of exceptions to be placed in the public right of way. This is compatible with the entry monument sign initiative. • A maximum square footage of 300 square feet per tenant for wall signs within Commercial zoning districts is proposed. Currently there is no maximum for multi-tenant buildings; however there is a maximum of 300 square feet for single tenant buildings. Tenants will still be limited to the square footage calculation based on their elevation. • Language is revised to reference “rentable space” instead of the current language of “accessory use.” This will provide clarification in the Industrial and Office zoning districts. • Free standing sign width is proposed to increase from 18 inches to 30 inches. This will allow more flexibility for decorative free standing signs that incorporate stone or brick as part of the sign face. A red-lined version of proposed changes to City Code Chapter 11.70 (sign permits) are also included as an attachment. In 2013, staff proposed changes to City Code Section 11.70 (sign permits). The changes were recommended by staff as a result of current trends in sign permit inquiries and requests. The proposed code changes were presented to the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce Government Committee. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the code changes to City Council. When the code changes were presented to the City Council concerns were discussed which included increased sign clutter, enforcement action on temporary signs, and potential conflicting language in the city code. City Council closed the public hearing and directed staff to revise recommended changes and to reach out to the Chamber Government Committee and Planning Commission prior to bringing changes forward again. In 2015, staff began outreach with the Chamber Government Committee and commercial real estate professionals to obtain feedback on proposed revisions to the city code. Since the outreach was completed staff became aware of a June 18, 2015 Supreme Court decision that affects content based sign regulations. This court decision will require staff to conduct a comprehensive review of the sign ordinance and will result in proposed revisions to the sign regulations at a later time. The proposed changes are not in conflict with the recent Supreme Court decision. ANNOTATED AGENDA September 1, 2015 Page 5 The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the project at the August 10, 2015 meeting. MOTION: Move to: • Close the Public Hearing; and • Approve 1st Reading of the Ordinance amendment to City Code Chapter 11, Section 11.70 relating to sign permits, and adopting by reference City Code Chapter 1 and Sections 2.99 and 11.99 which, among other things, contain penalty provisions. X. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS MOTION: Move approval of Payment of Claims as submitted (Roll Call Vote). XI. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS XII. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS XIII. APPOINTMENTS XIV. REPORTS A. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS 1. Community Services Update B. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER 1. Adopt Resolution Certifying Proposed 2016 Property Tax Levy, Accepting Proposed Budget for 2016, and Consenting and Approving 2016 HRA Levy Synopsis: Minnesota Law and administration rules prescribe a detailed process for public notification and participation in setting taxes and budgets of local governments. Cities must adopt a proposed net property tax levy by September 30 and certify it to the county auditor. In addition, the City Council must accept a proposed budget for the coming year. The City must announce at this Council meeting the future time and date of the regularly scheduled meetings at which the budget and levy will be discussed and public testimony taken. The Council must adopt the final tax levy and budget by December 30. Minnesota Law authorizes the HRA to levy a tax with the consent of the City Council. This resolution gives the consent needed for the HRA. ANNOTATED AGENDA September 1, 2015 Page 6 MOTION: Move to adopt the resolution that: • Certifies the proposed 2016 property tax levy to be $34,660,874; and • Sets December 1, 2015, as the meeting which will include discussion of the budget and provide for public comment; and • Accepts the proposed 2016 budget of $45,877,812; and • Consents and approves the HRA tax levy of $200,000. C. REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR D. REPORT OF PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR E. REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR F. REPORT OF POLICE CHIEF G. REPORT OF FIRE CHIEF H. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY XV. OTHER BUSINESS XVII. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Move to adjourn the City Council meeting. AGENDA CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 7:00 PM, CITY CENTER Council Chamber 8080 Mitchell Road HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEMBERS: Chair Nancy Tyra- Lukens, Council Members Brad Aho, Ron Case, Sherry Butcher Wickstrom, and Kathy Nelson CITY STAFF: City Manager Rick Getschow, Public Works Director Robert Ellis, City Planner Julie Klima, Community Development Director Janet Jeremiah, City Attorney Ric Rosow, Finance Director Sue Kotchevar and Recorder Jan Curielli I. ROLL CALL / CALL THE HRA MEETING TO ORDER II. APPROVE MINUTES OF HRA MEETING HELD ON APRIL 21, 2015 III. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED 2016 HRA PROPERTY TAX LEVY TO BE $200,000 AND ACCEPT THE PROPOSED 2016 HRA BUDGET OF $200,000 V. ADJOURNMENT UNAPPROVED MINUTES HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2015 7:00 PM, CITY CENTER Council Chamber 8080 Mitchell Road HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEMBERS: Chair Nancy Tyra- Lukens, Council Members Brad Aho, Sherry Butcher Wickstrom, Ron Case, and Kathy Nelson CITY STAFF: City Manager Rick Getschow, Public Works Director Robert Ellis, Community Development Director Janet Jeremiah, Parks and Recreation Director Jay Lotthammer, City Attorney Ric Rosow and Council Recorder Jan Curielli I. ROLL CALL / CALL THE HRA MEETING TO ORDER Chair Tyra-Lukens called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM. All HRA members were present. II. APPROVE MINUTES OF HRA MEETING HELD ON MARCH 31, 2015 MOTION: Aho moved, seconded by Nelson, to approve the minutes of the HRA meeting held March 31, 2015. Motion carried 5-0. III. ADOPT RESOLUTION HRA NO. 2015-03 APPROVING AMENDMENT 1 TO HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT) Getschow said as the Eden Gardens project moves towards production and development the developer has demonstrated a need to increase the income limits in order to achieve the goal of alleviating the shortage of decent, safe, and sanitary housing for persons of moderate income and their families. The original formula used to determine eligible incomes for the mid-market units at Eden Gardens was based on 80% to 120% of Area Median Income (AMI) which is established annually by the Office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Staff in the Office of Housing and Community Services have worked closely with the developer and the mortgage broker for several months and have concluded that the income range needs to be increased to 140% of AMI in order to qualify potential homebuyers whose incomes fall above the 120% cap. The change would require an amendment to the housing development agreement. Aho asked if this is due to the price of the units being higher or due to the qualification process for a mortgage. Getschow said it is due to the qualification process and the income side. The home prices would stay in the mid-market range. Tyra-Lukens asked if they make a little too much money to qualify. Getschow said that was true. Nelson asked if we are saying that someone of a higher income category can't live in one of the homes. Jeremiah said there are 20 homes that have the income restrictions and the other 16 are available at market rates. According to the HUD standards those in the 120% HRA MINUTES April 21, 2015 Page 2 category should qualify for the moderate income homes, but a lot of people are carrying more student debt or other debt that is affecting their ability to qualify for a mortgage. MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Butcher Wickstrom, to adopt Resolution No. HRA 2015-03 approving Amendment 1 to the Eden Gardens Housing Development Agreement, and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute Amendment 1 to the Housing Project Agreement. Motion carried 5-0. IV. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Butcher Wickstrom moved, seconded by Nelson, to adjourn the HRA meeting. Motion carried 5-0. Chair Tyra-Lukens adjourned the HRA meeting at 7:07 PM. HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA DATE: September 1, 2015 DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Office of the City Manager/ Finance, Sue Kotchevar ITEM DESCRIPTION: Resolution approving the proposed 2016 HRA property tax levy and accepting the proposed 2016 budget HRA ITEM NO.: Requested Action Move to: Adopt the resolution to approve the proposed 2016 property tax levy to be $200,000 and accept the proposed 2016 budget of $200,000. Background Information Minnesota Law authorizes the HRA to levy a tax with the consent of the City Council. The HRA must adopt a proposed net property tax levy by September 15 and certify it to the county auditor. Per Minnesota Statute, Housing and Redevelopment Authorities can levy a tax of up to .0185 percent of taxable market value. The proceeds may be spent on planning and implementation of redevelopment and/or low-rent housing assistance programs with the City. The limit for the City of Eden Prairie is approximately $1.6 million. Attachment Resolution HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA H.R.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2015- A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HRA PROPOSED 2016 PROPERTY TAX LEVY AND ACCEPTING A PROPOSED BUDGET FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Eden Prairie has reviewed the proposed 2016 budget and tax levy; and WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority has decided to accept these recommendations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Housing and Redevelopment Authority: 1. Approves the following proposed taxes on real and personal property within the City of Eden Prairie for the 2016 budget contingent upon City Council approval. Levy on Tax Capacity $200,000 2. Approves the 2016 proposed budget totaling $200,000 at this time. ADOPTED by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority on September 1, 2015. ______________________________ Nancy Tyra -Lukens, Chairperson SEAL ATTEST: ___________________________ Rick Getschow, Executive Director CITY COUNCIL AGENDA SECTION: Proclamations & Presentations DATE: September 1, 2015 DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Jay Lotthammer, Director Parks and Recreation ITEM DESCRIPTION: Accept the Donation from Team Foxjet Towards the Aquatics Expansion Project ITEM NO.: IV.A. Requested Action Move to: Adopt the resolution accepting the donation from Team Foxjet towards the aquatics expansion project. Synopsis Team Foxjet pledged a total of $500,000 towards the construction of the aquatics expansion. The donation is in exchange for one of the pools being named “Team Foxjet Pool”. The donations are a result of purchasing tiles that are displayed on the mural and naming rights for portions of the building. Attachment Resolution CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2015- RESOLUTION RELATING TO ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL THAT: The gift to the City of $100,000 to be used for Community Center Aquatic Center from Team Foxjet is hereby recognized and accepted by the Eden Prairie City Council. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie this 1st day of September, 2015. ___________________________ Nancy Tyra-Lukens, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________ Kathleen Porta, City Clerk CITY COUNCIL AGENDA SECTION: Proclamations & Presentations DATE: September 1, 2015 DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Jay Lotthammer, Director Parks and Recreation ITEM DESCRIPTION: Accept the Donation on Behalf of the Sydney Galleger Memorial Pool Fundraising Effort and Enter Into a Naming Rights Agreement ITEM NO.: IV.B. Requested Action Move to: Adopt the resolution accepting a donation of $75,000 on behalf of the Sydney Galleger Memorial Pool fundraising effort and enter into a naming rights agreement. Synopsis Staff was approached by family members of Sydney Galleger and members of the Sydney Galleger Memorial Pool fundraising effort with a proposal to name the dive pool after Sydney. A naming rights agreement with Steven Galleger is attached. Staff is currently working with family members to design and display a plaque and a banner that overlooks the pool. This contribution goes towards the $500,000 committed by Team FoxJets. Attachment Naming Rights Agreement Resolution CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2015- RESOLUTION RELATING TO ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL THAT: The gift to the City of $75,000 to be used for Community Center Aquatic Center from the Sydney Galleger Memorial Pool fundraising effort is hereby recognized and accepted by the Eden Prairie City Council. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie this 1st day of September, 2015. ___________________________ Nancy Tyra-Lukens, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________ Kathleen Porta, City Clerk Naming Agreement Between City of Eden Prairie and Steven P. Galleger This Naming Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of September 1, 2015, by and between City of Eden Prairie, a municipal corporation under the laws of the State of Minnesota (“City”) and Steven P. Galleger (“Holder”). Recitals A. Holder intends to make a donation in the amount of Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000) to City. B. The parties desire that Holder’s donation to City be recognized by the grant to Holder of the right to associate the name Sydney Galleger with the aquatic center in the City’s Community Center as described herein (the “Named Subject”). NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual agreement set forth in this Agreement, the parties agree as follows: 1. Grant of Right to Name. City grants to Holder the right to designate and use the name Sydney Galleger on and with respect to the Named Subject.. The name shall appear on a plaque to be mutually created and approved by the city and Steven Galleger and on a banner above the pool created and approved by the city (the “Display”). The name Sydney Galleger shall be displayed in the aquatic center and in the location of the Named Subject. 2. Term. The rights granted to Holder hereunder shall be for a term of twenty (20) years beginning with the date as of which this Agreement is made. 3. City’s Right to Change Named Subject. a. In the event City desires to remodel, enlarge, decrease, reconfigure or modify in any manner the Named Subject or the aquatic center, Holder’s rights hereunder are subject to City’s right to select an alternative or substitute Named Subject for the designation and use of the name Sydney Galleger (“Substitute Named Subject”), provided, however, City shall use its best efforts to select the Substitute Named Subject. The selection of the Substitute Named Subject shall be made by the City Manager in his absolute discretion and shall be final. 4. Termination of the Term by City. In addition to any rights and remedies available at law, the City may terminate the Term of Holder’s rights hereunder: a. In the event the City Council determines that the aquatic center should be razed; 2 b. In the event the City Council determines in its sole judgment that circumstances have changed such that the name chosen by Holder would adversely impact the reputation, image, mission, or integrity of the City in the event of a continued association with Holder and the continuation of the Agreement provided for herein. c. In the event Holder fails to pay the second or third installments of the Donation. Upon any such termination of the Term of this Agreement, the City shall have no further obligation or liability to Holder and shall not be required to return any portion of the donation already paid. 5. Termination of Term by Holder. The term of Holder’s rights hereunder may be terminated by Holder by giving City notice in writing of its intention to do so thirty (30) days prior to the date of termination and in such event Holder’s donation shall not be refunded. 6. Ownership of Display Upon Termination. Upon termination of the term through the expiration of time or as provided in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this Agreement, the Display shall be removed from the Named Subject and returned to Holder. 7. Exclusive Naming Rights. Holder’s rights to designate and use the name Sydney Galleger on and with respect to the Named Subject shall be exclusive during the term hereof. 8. Representations and Indemnification. a. Representation. Holder represents and warrants to City that it owns and has the right to use in the manner described herein the name Sydney Galleger described in Exhibit 1 and that the use contemplated by this Agreement does not infringe upon any other person’s name, logo, trade name, trademark or service mark. b. Indemnification. Holder shall defend (or, at the option of City, the City may defend at Holder’s reasonable expense), indemnify and hold City harmless from all claims, demands, suits, actions, proceedings, losses, fines, expenses, costs, and damages of every kind and description including reasonable attorney’s fees and litigation expenses that may be brought or made against or incurred by City arising out of or related to the use of the name Sydney Galleger pursuant to this Agreement including but not limited to the infringement of the rights of any other person with respect thereto. 9. Grant of Licenses. Holder hereby grants to City a royalty free, worldwide license to use the name Sydney Galleger in connection with (a) the operation of the Community Center; (b) the provision of services offered in the Community Center; and (c) advertisements for the promotion of the Community Center, the services provided and the events conducted therein. 3 10. Limitation of Damages. Neither party herein shall be liable to the other for any indirect, consequential, incidental loss of profits or like expectancy damages arising out of this Agreement. 11. Remedies. In the event of breach of this Agreement by Holder, City shall, in addition to any other remedies provided by law, be entitled to the remedy of specific performance, temporary or permanent injunction or other equitable relief as a remedy for any breach or threatened breach of the provisions of this Agreement. 12. Miscellaneous. a. Modifications. This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior oral or written understandings or agreements relative to the subjects of this Agreement. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed on behalf of Holder and City by persons duly authorized to do so. b. Governing Law of Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota. Any action or proceeding in any way arising out of or related to this Agreement shall be litigated, if at all, in a state or federal court located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. c. Nature of Relationship. It is understood that this is an agreement between independent contractors and that neither party is in any way an agent or employee of the other party. d. This Agreement is subject to the Minnesota Government Data Practice Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 (Data Practices Act). All government data, as defined in the Data Practices Act Section 13.02, Subd 7, which is created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by Contractor in performing any of the functions of the City during performance of this Agreement is subject to the requirements of the Data Practice Act and Holder shall comply with those requirements as if it were a government entity. All subcontracts entered into by Holder in relation to this Agreement shall contain similar Data Practices Act compliance language. e. Notices. Any notice required or permitted to be given by any party upon the other is given in accordance with this Agreement if it is directed to City by delivering it personally to the City Manager; or if it is directed to Holder, by delivering it personally to Steve P. Galleger; or if mailed in a sealed wrapper by United States registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid; or if deposited cost paid with a nationally recognized, reputable overnight courier, properly addressed as follows: 4 If to Grantor: City of Eden Prairie 8080 Mitchell Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Attn: City Manager With a copy to: Richard F. Rosow Eden Prairie City Attorney 650 Third Ave. South, Suite 1600 Minneapolis, MN 55402-4337 If to Holder: Steven P. Galleger 18370 Frontier Place Eden Prairie, MN 55347 Notices shall be deemed effective on the earlier of the date of receipt or the date of deposit as aforesaid; provided, however, that if notice is given by deposit, that the time for response to any notice by the other party shall commence to run one business day after any such deposit. Any party may change its address for the service of notice by giving written notice of such change to the other party, in any manner above specified, ten (10) days prior to the effective date of such change. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to this Agreement have caused these presents to be executed as of the day and year aforesaid. HOLDER CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE _____________________________ By___________________________ Steven P. Galleger Nancy Tyra-Lukens Its Mayor By___________________________ Rick Getschow Its City Manager UNAPPROVED MINUTES CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP & OPEN PODIUM TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2015 CITY CENTER 5:00 – 6:25 PM, HERITAGE ROOMS 6:30 – 6:55 PM, COUNCIL CHAMBER CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens, Council Members Brad Aho, Sherry Butcher Wickstrom, Kathy Nelson, and Ron Case CITY STAFF: City Manager Rick Getschow, Police Chief Rob Reynolds, Fire Chief George Esbensen, Public Works Director Robert Ellis, Community Development Director Janet Jeremiah, Parks and Recreation Director Jay Lotthammer, Communications Manager Joyce Lorenz, City Attorney Ric Rosow, and Recorder Lorene McWaters Workshop - Heritage Room II I. DESIGN STANDARDS City Planner Julie Klima presented a PowerPoint and led a discussion on design standards. The design standards discussion kicked off with joint workshop of the City Council and the Planning Commission in September, 2014. At a joint workshop in October, staff presented a visual survey to facilitate discussion around what the City Council considers representative of Eden Prairie and what they would like to see more of. Based on input from those meetings, staff formulated the proposed guidelines being presented tonight. Klima said the City Council has stated it is looking for designs that have timeless qualities, encourage the use of sustainable building materials and improve the pedestrian experience. Architectural Standards Staff is proposing a 75/25 rule. For commercial and multi-family residential buildings, 75% of exterior finishes would be of at least three approved complementary materials with at least one color variation. The remaining 25% would be of other approved materials. For industrial buildings, 75% of exterior finishes would be of at least two of approved materials, and the remaining 25% from the second list of approved materials. Commercial/Multi-family Residential Industrial 75% 25% 75% 25% Face Brick Wood Face Brick Wood Natural Stone Stucco Natural Stone Stucco Glass Vinyl Glass Vinyl Cast Stone Metal Cast Stone Metal Cultured Stone Plastic Cultured Stone Plastic Architectural Precast Architectural Precast Precast Concrete Panels Precast Concrete Panels Rock Face Precast Concrete Units ITEM NO.: VI.A. City Council Workshop Minutes August 18, 2015 Page 2 Klima said the Council could consider adding other materials to the approved lists, such as fiber cement products, metal and sustainable materials that are locally harvested or manufactured or LEED recognized materials. Nelson said she likes the look of some metal exteriors, but she is not sure about Hardie plank. Aho said he understands Hardie plank is very durable. Other architectural elements included in the recommended standards are façade articulation to create visual interest; façade transparency to minimize expanses of blank walls and help create pedestrian friendly environments; and primary entrances that provide orientation and add to aesthetic character. Butcher Wickstrom asked if deviations from standards would be allowed. Klima said the PUD process allows for deviation under some circumstances. Case said he would not have a problem with a building consisting entirely of brick facing, and asked if there is a way to allow for that. Butcher Wickstrom noted that the variance process would allow it with Council approval. Tyra-Lukens said she would like the City Council to have input on deviations from standards. Getschow said staff would like to set a baseline, but there will be processes for dealing with departures. He noted that windows (glass) would count toward one of the components required under the 75% rule. Screening and Landscaping Screening and landscaping requirements will promote compatability between land uses, define public and private spaces, enhance the pedestrian experience, support stormwater infiltration and improve groundwater quality. Screening and landscaping features that help achieve these goals are understory vegetation (shrubs and perennials), parking lots with islands and permeable pavement, and landscape screening that provides pedestrian breaks. Klima said currently only deciduous and coniferous trees count toward landscape requirements. She asked if the City Council would like to add perennials and shrubs to the list of allowed landscaping treatments. Nelson said she definitely wants to see perennials and shrubs included. Tyra-Lukens agreed that perennials and shrubs are aesthetically pleasing, but maintaining them can be difficult with our harsh weather conditions. She asked if property owners can be forced to maintain those features. Klima said if they are included in the developers agreement, the City can require that they be maintained. Case said perennials are nice, but he would not want to see them take away from trees, which are more sustainable over time. Sustainability Klima said that energy systems such as solar panels, wind turbines and geothermal systems are currently permitted only as accessory uses. She asked for City Council input on defining City Council Workshop Minutes August 18, 2015 Page 3 solar, wind or geothermal construction as primary uses, and what height and visibility standards should be applied. Nelson said some height and visibility requirements would be advisable. Case said he would like to see the City be active on both sides of this. He would like to be open to changing technologies while also providing guidance. Public Art Klima outlined several areas for Council consideration relating to public art incentives or requirements: o Development cost thresholds that would trigger public art requirements o Percentage of development costs o Value (every development vs. fewer most prominent pieces) o Visibility of pieces o Public oversight Tyra-Lukens said it would be helpful to know what other cities are doing. She does not know what type of requirements would be considered reasonable. Aho said public art is not necessarily appropriate for all venues. He can’t see requiring it. Nelson would like to see bike racks, benches and tables for employees at commercial and industrial sites. Case said he would not want to see government requiring public art, but incenting it is a good idea. Commercial Improvements Klima said staff is applying to Hennepin County for grant funds that could be used for improvements in qualifying commercial buildings. Staff is also evaluating feasibility of a low interest revolving loan to match any grant funds that are received. The grant funds would support exterior improvements to building facades, sustainable upgrades and accessibility upgrades. II. 2016/2017 BUDGET Getschow gave an update on the 2016/2017 budget process. He said the council must approve a preliminary budget by September 15. Staff is hoping the preliminary levy will be approved by Council at their September 1 meeting. Getschow noted that the final levy can be lower than the preliminary levy, but not higher. The City Council will be able to make further adjustments to the budget up until final approval on December 1. Staff is kicking off a citizen engagement process on the proposed budget through the City website’s interactive feature. Getschow said fiscal disparities information has been received, and the revised increase in the 2016 levy is 2.9%. He said Eden Prairie is the only City in the area he knows of with a proposed increase under 3%. He is seeing numbers in the 4% to 5% range, with Bloomington coming in at about 7%. The projected general fund budget increase is 3.5%. The tax impact on the median value home (valued at $360,300 for pay 2016) will by about 1% or $11 for the City Council Workshop Minutes August 18, 2015 Page 4 year. Apartment properties will see a 1.7% levy increase and commercial properties will see a decrease of 2.1%. Open Podium - Council Chamber III. OPEN PODIUM A. Kevin Adams – Light Rail Adams said he has been a user of public transit for 20 years. He is not in favor of LRT. He said his concern is mainly fiscal. He said there are sufficient ways for people to get around the community, including Southwest Transit. He said the cost of LRT is 30% higher than for buses. He does not feel commuters who currently ride the bus will use LRT. B. Donna Azarian – Light Rail Azarian said she is fed up with the cronyism and nepotism in City government. She noted that the City is about to consider municipal consent for LRT for the second time. She believes Mayor Tyra-Lukens is “deeply entrenched” with the Metropolitan Council as evidenced by her past membership on the Corridors of Opportunity Committee as well as other LRT-related committees. She noted that Tyra-Lukens applied for a seat on the Met Council board in 2007. Tyra-Lukens said she does not agree that applying for a Met Council spot while she was not Mayor means she is deeply entrenched. Council Member Nelson said it is common and even expected that a mayor serve on a wide variety of committees as a representative of members of the community. C. Steve Smith – Light Rail Smith urged the City Council to vote no on LRT. He said LRT will require digging of tunnels, cutting down of trees and acquisition of businesses. He said our community can better use that money in other ways. He said LRT would cost too much money for too few riders, and buses work better for less money. D. Roxann Johnson – Light Rail Johnson said she has lived in Eden Prairie since 1976. When she worked downtown, she rode the bus and that worked well. She said LRT will cost millions of dollars per station. She asked the City Council to reconsider their decision and to stop LRT. Council Member Case said he would like to remind everyone that the City not granting municipal consent will not result in the project not going forward. The City Council is being asked to grant municipal consent only for the revised budget and the cuts that apply to Eden Prairie. IV. ADJOURNMENT UNAPPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2015 7:00 PM, CITY CENTER Council Chamber 8080 Mitchell Road CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens, Council Members Brad Aho, Sherry Butcher Wickstrom, Ron Case, and Kathy Nelson CITY STAFF: City Manager Rick Getschow, Public Works Director Robert Ellis, City Planner Julie Klima, Parks and Recreation Director Jay Lotthammer, City Attorney Ric Rosow, and Council Recorder Jan Curielli I. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Tyra-Lukens called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. All Council Members were present. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. OPEN PODIUM INVITATION IV. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS A. HERITAGE PRESERVATION AWARD PRESENTATION Lori Creamer, Staff Liaison for the Heritage Preservation Commission, said the Heritage Preservation Award has been established to recognize an individual, family or business that has gone above and beyond their usual responsibilities to promote, preserve, rehabilitate or restore Eden Prairie's heritage resources. She announced the recipient of the first annual award--the late Marie Wittenberg. She reviewed Ms Wittenberg's background and contributions to Eden Prairie's heritage. Mayor Tyra-Lukens presented the award to Marie's daughters, Jill and Laurie, and praised Marie's great enthusiasm for the community. B. DONATIONS 1. Accept Donation from Hockey Association (Resolution No. 2015-74) Lotthammer said this donation to the Community Center from the Eden Prairie Hockey Association will go towards the purchase and construction of a dryland training area. The added dryland amenities will allow for sport specific skill development for youth participants year-round. He ITEM NO.: VI.B. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 18, 2015 Page 2 noted this item is tied to the contract for construction of the facility in Item VIII. J. on the Consent Calendar. John Wiedman, representing the Eden Prairie Hockey Association, thanked the Council and staff for working with them on the project. This is a way the Hockey Association can give back to the community. MOTION: Aho moved, seconded by Case, to adopt Resolution No. 2015- 74 accepting the donation in the amount of $43,015 from the Eden Prairie Hockey Association to go towards a dryland training area in Ryan Shuman Memorial Rink 2, at the Eden Prairie Community Center. Motion carried 5-0. 2. Accept Donation from Sampson Family (Resolution No. 2015-75) Lotthammer said Mrs. Sampson has again donated $10,000 to go toward the purchase of large studio equipment in the Art Center. MOTION: Butcher Wickstrom moved, seconded by Aho, to adopt Resolution No. 2015-75 accepting the $10,000 donation from the Sampson Family to go toward Art Center equipment. Motion carried 5-0. 3. Accept Donation from True Friends (Resolution No. 2015-76) Lotthammer said City staff, along with staff from Friendship Ventures, jointly applied for grant funds from the Hennepin Youths Sports Grant Program. A $40,000 grant was awarded with a $40,000 match coming through Friendship Ventures from C.H. Robinson. This funding will be used to construct an accessible play structure at Camp Eden Wood. He noted the Certificate of Appropriateness from the Heritage Preservation Commission will be on a future Council agenda. MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Nelson, to adopt Resolution No. 2015-76 accepting a donation of $40,000 from True Friends towards the construction of a play structure at Camp Eden Wood. Motion carried 5-0. 4. Accept Miracle Field Donation and Approve Naming Rights Agreement with Lariat Companies Inc. (Resolution No. 2015-77) Lotthammer said the Miracle League Fundraising Group has sought donations and naming rights to fund the project. Lariat Companies Inc. has agreed to a $50,000 contribution in exchange for naming rights to the field. MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Butcher Wickstrom, to adopt Resolution No. 2015-77 accepting a $50,000 donation and to approve naming rights agreement with Lariat Companies Inc. Motion carried 5-0. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 18, 2015 Page 3 Jan Elan said members of the Morning and Noon Rotary Clubs organized a contest to challenge the Chanhassen Rotary Club to collect cans of chicken to be donated to PROP. She said they collected a total of 1950 cans of chicken; however, the Eden Prairie clubs did not win the contest. She presented a cap from the Mayor of Chanhassen for Mayor Tyra-Lukens to wear during tonight's meeting since Eden Prairie did not win the contest. V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS Getschow said Item VIII.M should be removed from the agenda as the Heritage Preservation Commission needs to act on the Certificate of Appropriateness before the contract is awarded. He noted the language in the agreement with Verizon in Item VIII.C has been changed from the version included in the Council packet in order to give the City a little more control over the use of the tower. Nelson added Item XIV.A.1. Case added Item XIV.A.2. MOTION: Butcher Wickstrom moved, seconded by Case, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried 5-0. VI. MINUTES A. COUNCIL WORKSHOP HELD TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2015 MOTION: Aho moved, seconded by Case, to approve the minutes of the Council workshop held Tuesday, July 14, 2015, as published. Motion carried 5-0. B. CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2015 MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Butcher Wickstrom, to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting held Tuesday, July 14, 2015, as published. Motion carried 5-0. VII. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR A. CLERK’S LICENSE LIST B. APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR LIBERTY PLAZA C. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-78 GRANTING RENEWAL OF COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON FOR BAKER ROAD WATER TANK D. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-79 APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING GRANT AGREEMENT A120104 WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 18, 2015 Page 4 E. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DSO ARCHITECTURE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OUTDOOR COLD STORAGE (MOSS) BUILDING PROJECT F. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2015-80 AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PIONEER TRAIL TURN LANE IMPROVEMENTS AT GREEN ACRES TO NEW LOOK CONTRACTING, INC. G. APPROVE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO ASSIST WITH COSTS RELATED TO WEST 70TH STREET EXTENSION H. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-81 AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR WEST 70TH STREET EXTENSION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO MEYER CONTRACTING, INC. I. AWARD CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE STATION 4 DUTY CREW SLEEPING QUARTERS TO GARDNER BUILDERS J. AWARD CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF RINK 2 DRY FLOOR TRAINING FACILITY TO BECKER ARENA PRODUCTS, INC. K. REJECT BIDS FOR MILLER 8 BALLFIELD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT L. APPROVE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH RILEY-PURGATORY- BLUFF CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT FOR MIRACLE LEAGUE FIELD STORMWATER FACILITY M. AWARD CONTRACT TO ST. CROIX RECREATION FOR PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR CAMP EDEN WOOD N. APPROVE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF WATSON DISPATCH FURNITURE SYSTEM FROM DICK BUSS & ASSOCIATES LLC MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Aho, to approve Items A-L and N on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS / MEETINGS A. COMFORT INN EDEN PRAIRIE by Michael Monn Architects. Request for Site Plan review on 3.20 acres. Location: 7740 Flying Cloud Drive. (Resolution No. 2015-82 for Site Plan Review) Getschow said the applicant plans to update the exterior facade of the building to align itself with the Comfort Inn Brand. This update will include: removal of the existing mansard-like panel around the perimeter of the building; update of the color scheme to the current brand standard; the addition of cornices at the roof CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 18, 2015 Page 5 line; and an update of the porte cochere to match the revised building finishes. The exterior building material will continue to meet exterior building material code. He noted in 1985 the Planning Commission and Council reviewed and approved a 124 room, three-story hotel on this site. The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of this project at the July 13, 2015, meeting. Michael Monn, architect, reviewed the project plans. He noted the hotel was built as a Hampton Inn in 1986, and it still has that look. They plan to take off the metal mansard roof, square off the rounded corners at the top of the pilasters, redo the color, and add a cornice at the top of the building. Case asked staff what it is about the proposal that triggers this review. Klima said at the time the application was reviewed in 1985 there was significant discussion about this being a key area for visual impact in the City. Butcher Wickstrom was very pleased with this project. At the workshop tonight the Council talked about our goal to have a sort of timelessness in the community. She believed this project helps achieve that goal with their plan to update the building. There were no comments from the audience. MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Butcher Wickstrom, to close the public hearing and to adopt Resolution No. 2015-82 for Site Plan Review on 3.20 acres. Motion carried 5-0. B. WAND CORPORATION by Wand Corporation. Request for Planned Unit Development District review with waivers on 2.88 acres; Zoning District amendment within the I-2 Industrial Park Zoning District on 2.88 acres. Location: 7575 Corporate Way. (Ordinance for PUD District review with waivers and Zoning District amendment) Getschow said WAND Corporation currently has its headquarters located in the building at 7605 Corporate Way. WAND is proposing to retain that facility for warehouse purposes and to move its headquarters to 7575 Corporate Way. The property at 7575 Corporate Way is zoned Industrial Park I-2, which allows office uses up to 50%. The property received a variance in 1982 to allow 77% office use. The applicant is requesting a Planned Unit Development waiver to allow the building at 7575 Corporate Way to be used as 100% office. There was considerable discussion about parking and the waiver for office that allowed the waiver to be transferable to a future user provided the future user can demonstrate that the site meets their parking needs with the amount of parking on site at the time of transfer. He said the second waiver is a waiver to exceed the amount of impervious surface within a shoreland area. The parking already constructed on the site exceeds the 30% requirement; therefore it is an existing condition. The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the project at the July 27, 2015 meeting. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 18, 2015 Page 6 Dave Perrill, President of WAND Corporation, reviewed the history of their corporation in Eden Prairie. They have projected considerable growth in their five year plan, and they need to expand their facilities. He said they do have the ability to park their employees along with their growth, and they want to make the parking transferable for a subsequent user with similar parking needs. Tyra-Lukens commented she sees so much parking that it seems almost dangerous on Corporate Way when she drives down that street. She asked if the WAND employees are parking on the street. Mr. Perrill replied there are already cars parked on the street when he arrives early at the office before his employees arrive; however, this project will provide more parking spots for their employees in case some are parking on the street now. Tyra-Lukens asked if the change to Office use is temporary and if it would return to Industrial use if WAND were to move out. Klima said the waiver will allow the parking to be transferable, and the zoning is expected to remain in place to allow the Office use in an Industrial zone. There were no comments from the audience. MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Aho, to close the public hearing; to approve 1st reading of the ordinance for Planned Unit Development District review with waivers, and Zoning District review within the Industrial Park I-2 Zoning District on 2.88 acres; and to direct staff to prepare a development agreement incorporating staff and commission recommendations and Council conditions. Motion carried 5-0. Tyra-Lukens asked staff to look into the parking issue on Corporate Way. Getschow replied staff has been aware of that issue and will keep looking at it. C. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 11 RELATING TO TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (TOD) Getschow said the City received a grant to fund some research of a potential Transit Oriented Development (TOD) ordinance. Tonight staff is bringing forward a draft ordinance for first reading tonight. Klima gave a PowerPoint reviewing the draft TOD ordinance. She said the Southwest Green Line LRT prompted the conversation regarding the TOD. The recent changes to the LRT line will be part of the municipal consent plan to be reviewed by the Council in September. Hennepin County collaborated with all the communities along the Southwest LRT line to develop the Investment Framework. The Investment Framework identified the ten-minute walkshed for the individual LRT stations. She noted the request this evening is for approval of the ordinance only and does not address the Comprehensive Guide Plan nor does it map the rezoning of parcels. The TOD gets to the physical form of development around the stations. She reviewed the ten-mile walkshed areas around the LRT stations CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 18, 2015 Page 7 proposed in Eden Prairie. She also reviewed the extensive stakeholder outreach done for the TOD ordinance. The proposed ordinance includes three TOD subdistricts: the TOD-Mixed Use (TOD-MU) subdistrict which encourages high- density, mixed-use and pedestrian-oriented development; the TOD-Residential (TOD-R) subdistrict which allows for moderate- to high-density residential development with limited ground floor services; and the TOD-Employment (TOD- E) subdistrict which allows for moderate- to high-density office and light industrial development with limited retail services. Klima said the TOD building standards are very similar to the design standards for the Town Center area with buildings moved closer to the street and provisions for structured parking or parking in the back of the buildings. There are some updated standards for open space and landscaping that allow credit for perennials, planters and items such as green roofs and pervious surfaces. She said the provision for bicycle parking is unique to the TOD areas. Klima reviewed the next steps that will follow action on the TOD ordinance tonight. Stakeholders have expressed concern about creating non-conformities within the proposed changes to zoning districts, and there will be multiple opportunities to address that in the future. She noted staff has discussed coming forward with language that would identify different categories of improvements that might be reviewed administratively or that would come straight to the City Council. She noted other chapters of the City code may need to be tweaked in order to provide for any inconsistencies. Aho asked how this code change would impact some of the new buildings in the TOD area such as Windsor Plaza and United Health Group. Klima replied if an existing development were proposed for re-guiding and rezoning to TOD, the first analysis would be to identify areas of the existing development that do not meet the TOD requirements. The new requirements would not trigger the non-conforming law unless or until they expand or enlarge their structure, at which time the developer could come in with PUD amendments to address the waivers. Nelson asked if we can be assured that we are not talking about signs that would be a lot larger than our current sign ordinance. Klima replied our signage requirements are based on zones and the TOD is not currently listed as a zone with specific requirements. Staff would expect to go back in the code to identify characteristics of the sign ordinance requirements for the Town Center and TOD areas. There would be an opportunity for the Council to review and comment on that in the future. Tyra-Lukens asked if they would be considering a possible TOD for Southwest Transit if we weren't doing the Southwest LRT. Klima said the TOD ordinance is intended to support the infrastructure around mass transit, so it could be applied to Southwest Station. Tyra-Lukens asked Ms Klima to address the bike parking requirements. She commented we do want to encourage biking so we should not make the CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 18, 2015 Page 8 requirements too conservative, but she was not sure what would be a reasonable amount. Klima said what is proposed in the code now talks about a minimum amount of biking parking spaces and an additional number based on the gross floor area of a property. Staff felt that might be too aggressive in the amount of bike parking, so they refined the language to provide an opportunity to provide proof of parking for bikes as well as the opportunity to come back and address things that aren't necessarily working the way they should. Tyra-Lukens asked how the formula provided for the TOD-Mixed Use development would be implemented with multiple users. Klima said the calculation would be based on what the specific uses are in the building, and they would come to a cumulative total required for the site. In a multi-tenant facility they can work collaboratively to provide a shared biking area. Tyra-Lukens asked how a restaurant would mesh patio dining with bike parking. Klima said staff would work with the applicant through the PUD process because any development within the TOD would require PUD review. Tyra-Lukens asked how we would encourage walkers, outdoor dining, trees and landscaping if we pull the buildings closer to the street. Klima said the set-back requirements are specific to each TOD subdistrict. There are maximums set that could be increased to accommodate something like outdoor dining. Tyra-Lukens asked if there is no provision included for public art. Klima said that was correct, and staff is continuing to work on an effective way to address that subject City-wide. Tyra-Lukens asked if the Mixed Use TOD has requirements for public space or green space around the building. Klima said there are four or five different types of areas that could be provided and are intended to provide access for the tenants as well as access for pedestrians. Tyra-Lukens asked what would happen if we did not do a TOD ordinance, and what is in the ordinance for us as a City because it seems like we may be creating a lot more value in that land. Klima said the TOD ordinance creates an opportunity for the City to influence the physical form of development in that area. Infrastructure improvements will cause property values to rise. Developers will see that and maximize the highest and best use of their properties. With the TOD ordinance the City of Eden Prairie can guide that development rather than being reactionary. Nelson expressed concern that children would be discouraged in areas zoned high density residential that have no park facilities near them. Klima replied there is a provision for four or five different types of open space, one of which includes a play area for children. Tyra-Lukens was concerned that we consider the ramifications to the School District of applying the TOD zones, particularly in the Golden Triangle area. Klima said staff would propose language for the Comprehensive Plan that identifies the character of each of the different station areas. Bill Griffith, representing Evine Live on Shady Oak Road, said it becomes difficult CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 18, 2015 Page 9 to apply the TOD ordinance to a built environment. There is not much development greater than one or two stories in the Golden Triangle area. He believed the critical thing for those property owners is the transition of that area. He asked if the City is analyzing the impact of TOD regulations on existing buildings because he believed an investor may look elsewhere when they see the possibility of a six-month process to determine if a use is non-conforming. He noted there are ways to address those concerns and offered his company's help with that. MOTION: Butcher Wickstrom moved, seconded by Nelson, to close the public hearing; to approve 1st reading of the Transit Oriented Development Ordinance; and to direct staff to begin preparing associated amendments to the other sections of Chapter 11 including the Town Center Ordinance, Site Plan and Architectural Design Review Ordinance, and Planned Unit Development Ordinance. Aho said it was important that our actions don't have any unintended consequences that would inhibit people from investing in our community because the whole purpose for the ordinance is to encourage people to invest here. He asked staff to work with stakeholders to make sure disinvestment doesn't happen. Tyra-Lukens said she would like to see some space between first and second reading to make sure most of the questions are answered. Rosow said the passage of this ordinance impacts no property unless other steps are taken. There is no property zoned TOD-Industrial or any other TOD subdistrict. The next step would be amending the Comprehensive Plan to identify the kinds of things that have been discussed and to hear from members of the public and property owners. The amendment of the Comprehensive Plan would not affect any particular parcel because those have not yet been zoned. The zoning map process is where the Council will have the one on one conversations with individual property owners about the impact on the property. There will be multiple opportunities to address all of the questions raised, and staff has gone about this in a methodical manner to give those opportunities. Tyra-Lukens asked if it is unusual not to amend the zoning until the property comes forward. Rosow replied many communities pre- zone, but Eden Prairie does not do that. It may take a little time for zoning to be put in place, but there will be plenty of opportunities for the property owners to come forward and discuss the impact with the Council. VOTE ON THE MOTION: Motion carried 5-0. D. VACATION OF PUBLIC DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS OVER LOT 1, BLOCK 1, FIVE MITCHELL CROSSING (RESOLUTION NO. 2015- 83) Getschow said the owners of the Martin Blu apartments have requested the vacation of a portion of the public drainage and utility easements to accommodate the construction of a sign at the intersection of Mitchell Road and Martin Drive. The public drainage and utility easement areas to be vacated were originally dedicated with the plat of Five Mitchell Crossing. The sign will be removable from the posts to allow use of all the remaining easements. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 18, 2015 Page 10 Tyra-Lukens asked if the size and number of the signs would be the same. Getschow said he understood the signage is entirely within what was approved for their development. There were no comments from the audience. MOTION: Aho moved, seconded by Nelson, to close the public hearing and to adopt Resolution No. 2015-83 vacating a portion of the public drainage and utility easements over Lot 1, Block 1, Five Mitchell Crossing. Motion carried 5-0. X. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS MOTION: Butcher Wickstrom moved, seconded by Case, to approve the payment of claims as submitted. Motion was approved on a roll call vote, with Aho, Butcher Wickstrom, Case, Nelson and Tyra-Lukens voting “aye.” XI. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS XII. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS XIII. APPOINTMENTS XIV. REPORTS A. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS 1. League of Women Voters Candidate Fair--Council Member Nelson Nelson said she learned the League of Women Voters will have a School Candidate Fair at the Eden Prairie Library on Thursday October 1 from 6:00 to 7:15 P.M. She was concerned that they are not holding a televised Candidate Forum in the Council Chamber because the City would charge them the top tier rate to do so. She asked staff to look into allowing televised candidate forums specific to Eden Prairie in this room so that, in the future, they would just pay for the technician. Getschow replied staff could check into that, but he was somewhat puzzled why a non-profit agency would have the top tier quoted for such a City event. 2. CDBG Funding for Smaller Organizations--Council Member Case Case said he was concerned about how we incentivize smaller community service organizations with CDBG and other governmental funding. He asked if staff could bring back a report on what funds are currently used for Somali interests and concerns, which groups are receiving funds, and which groups have requested funds but have not received them. The other Council Members concurred with his request for a staff report. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 18, 2015 Page 11 B. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER C. REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 1. Crossroads Center Request to Revise Project Elevations Klima said in July Crossroads Center requested PUD approval for their plans to update their property. When the property owners put the project out for bid, the bids were in excess of the original cost estimates. The property owners then approached staff about revising the plan to eliminate the raised parapets in order to lower the cost. Tyra-Lukens said the original approved plan was very attractive, and she appreciated that proponent was willing to work with the City. She asked for a review of how this request is different from the current look. Klima said the property has brick columns on the front, and the applicant had planned to add a parapet and canopies. Tyra-Lukens asked if the landscaping has changed. Klima replied the only change is the removal of the parapet. Nelson asked if the awnings and the updated look will remain. Klima said it will. Nelson asked if the planter boxes in front of the units will remain. The proponent said they will remain. Aho asked about the distance between the vertical column segments. Scott Nelson, DJR Architects, replied the space is a little over 60 feet between the brick sections. He noted there is a lot of slope to the site so there is a step up between each section. Aho said he liked the design of the parapets, but felt the updated design is more attractive than the current structure. Case was concerned about the line the Council has regarding the amount of control we have on the redesign of a project. He did not want to get to the point that we mandate an extensive project that people can't do. Tyra- Lukens said staff brought this to us because we don't like to be in a situation where something has been improved and we don't like the result. Case said this is not a redevelopment, and he did not think it has to be done in a public forum. Tyra-Lukens felt this is a fairly significant change. She did want the Council to be informed about the change but did not want the property owner to go through the whole approval process. Getschow said there was an initial approval of this project and that agreed upon standard is being altered. Rosow said the project came to the Council in July because there was a development agreement that said the property was to be developed with the plans the Council approved. To go from how it was approved to where they wanted to change it required a change to the PUD. Now that they want to change it again, staff made the process more user friendly by bringing it directly to the City Council. Nelson said she wanted to clarify that we do want this kind of thing coming back and that should continue. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 18, 2015 Page 12 Butcher Wickstrom believed this change is apropos to the input that the Council has in creating and modifying the standards. It is an implied example of compiling all the thoughts we have and our interpretation of how we go forward with the PUD. MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Nelson, to approve this change in the plans. Motion carried 5-0. D. REPORT OF PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR E. REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR F. REPORT OF POLICE CHIEF G. REPORT OF FIRE CHIEF H. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY XV. OTHER BUSINESS XVI. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Butcher Wickstrom, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Tyra -Lukens adjourned the meeting at 8:35 P.M. - 1 - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar DATE: September 1, 2015 DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Christy Weigel, Police/ Support Unit ITEM DESCRIPTION: Clerk’s License Application List ITEM NO.: VIII.A. These licenses have been approved by the department heads responsible for the licensed activity. Requested Action Motion: Approve the license listed below Temporary Liquor Organization: Rotary Club of Eden Prairie Event: Vino Classico Date: October 10, 2015 Place: Eden Prairie Community Center Gym 16700 Valley View Road Raffle Organization: The Langenfeld Foundation Place: Bearpath Golf & Country Club Date: October 24, 2015 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar DATE: September 1, 2015 DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Matt Bourne, Parks and Natural Resources Manager ITEM DESCRIPTION: Award Contract for Hockey Rink Replacement at Nesbitt Preserve Park ITEM NO.: VIII.B. Requested Action Move to: Award the contract for replacement of the hockey rink at Nesbitt Preserve Park to Finley Bros, Inc. in the amount of $28,839. Synopsis The City advertised for the replacement of the support posts and framing of the hockey rink at Nesbitt Preserve Park. Specifications for the work were prepared by city staff and the City received bids from two contractors. Background The wooden posts at this hockey rink have begun to rot and fail and need to be replaced. In recent years, we have begun to replace these older style rinks with a new system using steel posts and frames. Proposals were sent out August 3rd and bids were due August 12, 2015. Finley Bros Inc. and JC Manufacturing submitted proposals. Finley Bros Inc. was the low bidder and has successfully completed this type of replacement work in the past at Crestwood Park, Homeward Hills and Round Lake Park. Bid Summary and Recommendation Finley Bros, Inc. $28,839.00 JC Manufacturing $30,550.00 Funding for the hockey rink replacement work will come from the Capital Improvement Program. The CIP project budget appropriation for this project is $40,000 which includes the cost of wood used to make up the hockey rink boards that will be installed by City staff. Construction will begin in September and the anticipated completion date is the middle of October. Attachment Standard Agreement for Contract Services Standard Agreement for Contract Services This Agreement (“Agreement”) is made on the 1st day of September, 2015, between the City of Eden Prairie, Minnesota (hereinafter "City"), whose business address is 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344, and Finley Bros, Inc. A Minnesota company (hereinafter "Contractor") whose business address is P.O. Box 677, Hopkins, MN 55343. Preliminary Statement The City has adopted a policy regarding the selection and hiring of contractors to provide a variety of services for City projects. That policy requires that persons, firms or corporations providing such services enter into written agreements with the City. The purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the terms and conditions for the provision of services by Contractor for Nesbitt Preserve Outdoor Hockey Rink Construction hereinafter referred to as the "Work". The City and Contractor agree as follows: 1. Scope of Work. The Contractor agrees to provide, perform and complete all the provisions of the Work in accordance with the bid proposal of the Nesbitt Preserve Outdoor Hockey Rink Construction. The terms of this Agreement shall take precedence over any provisions of the Contractor’s proposal and/or general conditions. 2. Effective Date and Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of September 1, 2015. Contractor shall complete work by October 7, 2015. 3. Obligations of Contractor. Contractor shall conform to the following obligations: a. Contractor shall provide the materials and services as set forth in Proposal Request. b. Contractor and its employees will park in service areas or lots and use entries and exits as designated by City. Contractor’s personnel will contact the appropriate person (i.e. receptionist, maintenance personnel, security, etc,) immediately upon entering the building, and will sign in and out if required by City. c. Care, coordination and communication by Contractor is imperative so that guests and employees in the buildings are not disturbed or inconvenienced during the performance of the contracted services. d. Contractor’s personnel must be neat appearing, wear a uniform and badge that clearly identifies them as a service contractor, and abide by City’s no smoking policies. e. Contractor must honor the City’s request to reassign an employee for cause. Cause may include performance below acceptable standards or failure to present the necessary image or attitude, in the judgment of the owner, to present a first class operation. f. When necessary, Contractor’s personnel will be provided with keys or access cards in order to perform their work. Any lost keys or cards that result in rekeying a space or other cost to the City will be billed back to the Contractor. 4. City’s Obligations. City will do or provide to Contractor the following: a. Provide access to City properties as appropriate. b. Provide restroom facilities as appropriate. Standard Agreement for Contract Services 2014.01 Page 2 of 7 5. Compensation for Services. City agrees to pay the Contractor a fixed sum of $28,839.00 as full and complete payment for the labor, materials and services rendered pursuant to this Agreement and as described in Proposal Request. a. Any changes in the scope of the work which may result in an increase to the compensation due the Contractor shall require prior written approval by an authorized representative of the City or by the City Council. The City will not pay additional compensation for services that do not have prior written authorization. b. If Contractor is delayed in performance due to any cause beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to strikes, riots, fires, acts of God, governmental actions, actions of a third party, or actions or inactions of City, the time for performance shall be extended by a period of time lost by reason of the delay. Contractor will be entitled to payment for its reasonable additional charges, if any, due to the delay. 6. Method of Payment. a. Contractor shall prepare and submit to City itemized invoices setting forth work performed under this Contract. Invoices submitted shall be paid in the same manner as other claims made to the City. b. Claims. To receive any payment on this Contract, the invoice or bill must include the following signed and dated statement: “I declare under penalty of perjury that this account, claim, or demand is just and correct and that no part of it has been paid.” c. No fuel surcharges or surcharges of any kind will be accepted nor will they be paid. 7. Project Manager. The Contractor has designated Ray Finley to Manage the Work . They shall be assisted by other staff members as necessary to facilitate the completion of the Work in accordance with the terms established herein. Contractor may not remove or replace the designated manager without the approval of the City. 8. Standard of Care. Contractor shall exercise the same degree of care, skill and diligence in the performance of its services as is ordinarily exercised by members of the profession under similar circumstances in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Contractor shall be liable to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law, without limitation, for any injuries, loss, or damages proximately caused by Contractor's breach of this standard of care. Contractor shall put forth reasonable efforts to complete its duties in a timely manner. Contractor shall not be responsible for delays caused by factors beyond its control or that could not be reasonably foreseen at the time of execution of this Contract. Contractor shall be responsible for costs, delays or damages arising from unreasonable delays in the performance of its duties. 9. Insurance. a. General Liability. Prior to starting the Work, Contractor shall procure, maintain and pay for such insurance as will protect against claims or loss which may arise out of operations by Contractor or by any subcontractor or by anyone employed by any of them or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable. Such insurance shall include, but not be limited to, minimum coverages and limits of liability specified in this Paragraph, or required by law. b. Contractor shall procure and maintain the following minimum insurance coverages and limits of liability for the Work: Worker’s Compensation Statutory Limits Standard Agreement for Contract Services 2014.01 Page 3 of 7 Employer’s Liability $500,000 each accident $500,000 disease policy limit $500,000 disease each employee Commercial General Liability $1,500,000 property damage and bodily injury per occurrence $2,000,000 general aggregate $2,000,000 Products – Completed Operations Aggregate $100,000 fire legal liability each occurrence $5,000 medical expense Comprehensive Automobile Liability $1,000,000 combined single limit each accident (shall include coverage for all owned, hired and non-owed vehicles.) Umbrella or Excess Liability $1,000,000 c. Commercial General Liability. The Commercial General Liability Policy shall be on ISO form CG 00 01 12 07 or CG 00 01 04 13, or the equivalent. Such insurance shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, independent contractors, products-completed operations, personal and advertising injury, and liability assumed under an insured contract (including the tort liability of another assumed in a business contract). There shall be no endorsement or modification of the Commercial General Liability form arising from pollution, explosion, collapse, underground property damage or work performed by subcontractors. d. Contractor shall maintain “stop gap” coverage if Contractor obtains Workers’ Compensation coverage from any state fund if Employer’s liability coverage is not available. e. All policies, except the Worker’s Compensation Policy, shall name the “City of Eden Prairie” as an additional insured on ISO forms CG 20 10 07 04 or CG 20 10 04 13; and CG 20 37 07 04 or CG 20 37 04 13, or their equivalent. f. All policies shall apply on a “per project” basis. g. All polices shall contain a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City. h. All policies shall be primary and non-contributory. i. All polices, except the Worker’s Compensation Policy, shall insure the defense and indemnity obligations assumed by Contractor under this Agreement. j. Contractor agrees to maintain all coverage required herein throughout the term of the Agreement and for a minimum of two (2) years following City’s written acceptance of the Work. k. It shall be Contractor’s responsibility to pay any retention or deductible for the coverages required herein. l. All policies shall contain a provision or endorsement that coverages afforded thereunder shall not be cancelled or non-renewed or restrictive modifications added, without thirty (30) days’ prior notice to the City, except that if the cancellation or non- renewal is due to non-payment, the coverages may not be terminated or non- renewed without ten (10) days’ prior notice to the City. m. Contractor shall maintain in effect all insurance coverages required under this Paragraph at Contractor’s sole expense and with insurance companies licensed to Standard Agreement for Contract Services 2014.01 Page 4 of 7 do business in the state in Minnesota and having a current A.M. Best rating of no less than A-, unless specifically accepted by City in writing. n. A copy of the Contractor’s Certificate of Insurance which evidences the compliance with this Paragraph, must be filed with City prior to the start of Contractor’s Work. Upon request a copy of the Contractor’s insurance declaration page, Rider and/or Endorsement, as applicable shall be provided. Such documents evidencing Insurance shall be in a form acceptable to City and shall provide satisfactory evidence that Contractor has complied with all insurance requirements. Renewal certificates shall be provided to City prior to the expiration date of any of the required policies. City will not be obligated, however, to review such Certificate of Insurance, declaration page, Rider, Endorsement or certificates or other evidence of insurance, or to advise Contractor of any deficiencies in such documents and receipt thereof shall not relieve Contractor from, nor be deemed a waiver of, City’s right to enforce the terms of Contractor’s obligations hereunder. City reserves the right to examine any policy provided for under this paragraph. o. Effect of Contractor’s Failure to Provide Insurance. If Contractor fails to provide the specified insurance, then Contractor will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, the City's officials, agents and employees from any loss, claim, liability and expense (including reasonable attorney's fees and expenses of litigation) to the extent necessary to afford the same protection as would have been provided by the specified insurance. Except to the extent prohibited by law, this indemnity applies regardless of any strict liability or negligence attributable to the City (including sole negligence) and regardless of the extent to which the underlying occurrence (i.e., the event giving rise to a claim which would have been covered by the specified insurance) is attributable to the negligent or otherwise wrongful act or omission (including breach of contract) of Contractor, its subcontractors, agents, employees or delegates. Contractor agrees that this indemnity shall be construed and applied in favor of indemnification. Contractor also agrees that if applicable law limits or precludes any aspect of this indemnity, then the indemnity will be considered limited only to the extent necessary to comply with that applicable law. The stated indemnity continues until all applicable statutes of limitation have run. If a claim arises within the scope of the stated indemnity, the City may require Contractor to: i. Furnish and pay for a surety bond, satisfactory to the City, guaranteeing performance of the indemnity obligation; or ii. Furnish a written acceptance of tender of defense and indemnity from Contractor's insurance company. Contractor will take the action required by the City within fifteen (15) days of receiving notice from the City. 10. Indemnification. Contractor will defend and indemnify City, its officers, agents, and employees and hold them harmless from and against all judgments, claims, damages, costs and expenses, including a reasonable amount as and for its attorney’s fees paid, incurred or for which it may be liable resulting from any breach of this Agreement by Contractor, its agents, contractors and employees, or any negligent or intentional act or omission performed, taken or not performed or taken by Contractor, its agents, contractors and employees, relative to this Agreement. City will indemnify and hold Contractor harmless from and against any loss for injuries or damages arising out of the negligent acts of the City, its officers, agents or employees. Standard Agreement for Contract Services 2014.01 Page 5 of 7 11. Termination. a. This Agreement may be terminated at any time by either party for breach or non- performance of any provision of this Agreement in accordance with the following. The party (“notifying party”) who desires to terminate this Agreement for breach or non-performance of the other party (“notified party”) shall give the notified party notice in writing of the notifying party’s desire to terminate this Agreement describing the breach or non-performance of this Agreement entitling it to do so. The notified party shall have five (5) days from the date of such notice to cure the breach or non- performance. Upon failure of the notified party to do so, this Agreement shall automatically terminate. b. Upon the termination of this Agreement, whether by expiration of the original or any extended term or terms hereof, or for any other reason, Contractor shall have the right, within a reasonable time after such termination to remove from City’s premises any and all of Contractor’s equipment and other property. Except for liability resulting from acts or omissions of a party, arising, taken or omitted prior to such termination, the rights and obligations of each party resulting from this Agreement shall cease upon such termination. Any prior liability of a party shall survive termination of this Agreement. c. In the event of dissolution, termination of existence, insolvency, appointment of a receiver, assignment for the benefit of creditors, or the commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency law, or the service of any warrant, attachment, levy or similar process involving Contractor, City may, at its option in addition to any other remedy to which City may be entitled, immediately terminate this Agreement by notice to Contractor, in which event, this Agreement shall terminate on the notice becoming effective. 12. Notice. Notices to the City shall be in writing and shall be either hand-delivered or mailed to the City by certified mail at the following address: Bill Olmschenk City of Eden Prairie 8080 Mitchell Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Notices shall be deemed effective on the date of receipt. Any party may change its address for the service of notice by giving written notice of such change to the other party, in any manner above specified, 10 days prior to the effective date of such change. 13. Independent Contractor. Contractor is an independent contractor engaged by City to perform the services described herein and as such (i) shall employ such persons as it shall deem necessary and appropriate for the performance of its obligations pursuant to this Agreement, who shall be employees, and under the direction, of Contractor and in no respect employees of City, and (ii) shall have no authority to employ persons, or make purchases of equipment on behalf of City, or otherwise bind or obligate City. No statement herein shall be construed so as to find the Contractor an employee of the City. 14. Assignment. Neither party shall assign this Agreement, nor any interest arising herein, without the written consent of the other party. Standard Agreement for Contract Services 2014.01 Page 6 of 7 15. Audit Disclosure and Data Practices. Any reports, information, data, etc. given to, or prepared or assembled by the Contractor under this Agreement which the City requests to be kept confidential, shall not be made available to any individual or organization without the City's prior written approval. The books, records, documents and accounting procedures and practices of the Contractor or other parties relevant to this Agreement are subject to examination by the City and either the Legislative Auditor or the State Auditor for a period of six (6) years after the effective date of this Agreement. This Agreement is subject to the Minnesota Government Data Practice Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 (Data Practices Act). All government data, as defined in the Data Practices Act Section 13.02, Subd 7, which is created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by Contractor in performing any of the functions of the City during performance of this Agreement is subject to the requirements of the Data Practice Act and Contractor shall comply with those requirements as if it were a government entity. All subcontracts entered into by Contractor in relation to this Agreement shall contain similar Data Practices Act compliance language. 16. Non-Discrimination. During the performance of this Agreement, the Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation or age. The Contractor shall post in places available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provision of this non- discrimination clause and stating that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The Contractor shall incorporate the foregoing requirements of this paragraph in all of its subcontracts for program work, and will require all of its subcontractors for such work to incorporate such requirements in all subcontracts for program work. The Contractor further agrees to comply with all aspects of the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statutes 363.01, et. seq., Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. 17. Conflicts. No salaried officer or employee of the City and no member of the Council, or Commission, or Board of the City shall have a financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement. The violation of this provision renders the agreement void. 18. Employees. Contractor agrees not to hire any employee or former employee of City and City agrees not to hire any employee or former employee of Contractor prior to termination of this Agreement and for one (1) year thereafter, without prior written consent of the former employer in each case. 19. Rights and Remedies. The duties and obligations imposed by this Agreement and the rights and remedies available thereunder shall be in addition to and not a limitation of any duties, obligations, rights and remedies otherwise imposed or available by law. 20. Damages. In the event of a breach of this Agreement by the City, Contractor shall not be entitled to recover punitive, special or consequential damages or damages for loss of business. 21. Enforcement. The Contractor shall reimburse the City for all costs and expenses, including without limitation, attorneys' fees paid or incurred by the City in connection with the enforcement by the City during the term of this Agreement or thereafter of any of the rights or remedies of the City under this Agreement. Standard Agreement for Contract Services 2014.01 Page 7 of 7 22. Mediation. Each dispute, claim or controversy arising from or related to this agreement shall be subject to mediation as a condition precedent to initiating arbitration or legal or equitable actions by either party. Unless the parties agree otherwise, the mediation shall be in accordance with the Commercial Mediation Procedures of the American Arbitration Association then currently in effect. A request for mediation shall be filed in writing with the American Arbitration Association and the other party. No arbitration or legal or equitable action may be instituted for a period of 90 days from the filing of the request for mediation unless a longer period of time is provided by agreement of the parties. Cost of mediation shall be shared equally between the parties. Mediation shall be held in the City of Eden Prairie unless another location is mutually agreed upon by the parties. The parties shall memorialize any agreement resulting from the mediation in a mediated settlement agreement, which agreement shall be enforceable as a settlement in any court having jurisdiction thereof. 23. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be controlled by the laws of the State of Minnesota. 24. Severability. The provisions of this Agreement are severable. If any portion hereof is, for any reason, held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law, such decision shall not affect the remaining provisions of this Contract. 25. Waiver. No action nor failure to act by the City or the Contractor shall constitute a waiver of any right or duty afforded any of them under the Agreement, nor shall any such action or failure to act constitute an approval of or acquiescence in any breach thereunder, except as may be specifically agreed in writing. 26. Entire Agreement. The entire agreement of the parties is contained herein. This Agreement supersedes all oral agreements and negotiations between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof as well as any previous agreements presently in effect between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof. Any alterations, amendments, deletions, or waivers of the provisions of this Agreement shall be valid only when expressed in writing and duly signed by the parties, unless otherwise provided herein. 27. Compliance with Laws and Regulations. In providing services hereunder, the Contractor shall abide by statutes, ordinances, rules, and regulations pertaining to the provisions of services to be provided. Any violation of statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to the services to be provided shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and entitle the City to immediately terminate this Agreement. Executed as of the day and year first written above. CONTRACTOR CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE By: ________________________________ __________________________________ Nancy Tyra-Lukens, Mayor Its: _______________________________ ___________________________________ Rick Getschow, City Manager CITY COUNCIL AGENDA SECTION: Public Hearings DATE: September 1, 2015 DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Community Development/ Planning Janet Jeremiah/Julie Klima ITEM DESCRIPTION: TownePlace Suites Building Expansion ITEM NO.: IX.A. Requested Action Move to: • Close the Public Hearing; and • Adopt the Resolution for Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 1.87 acres; and • Approve 1st Reading of the Ordinance for Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers, and Zoning District Review within the Commercial Regional Service Zoning District on 1.87 acres; and • Direct Staff to prepare a Development Agreement incorporating Staff and Commission recommendations and Council conditions. Synopsis The proposed project is for a 300 square foot building expansion to add a breakfast room. The breakfast room will provide continental breakfasts to guests at the TownePlace Suites. The building materials proposed for the addition exceed City Code requirements and the proponent is adding bicycle parking options to the site. City Code requires a base area ratio (BAR) of up to 0.20. The building addition increases the BAR for this site to 0.21. Background The expansion is proposed at the southeast corner of the western TownePlace Suites building. The proponent will be matching the existing exterior material finishes of brick and stone. Also proposed is the installation of 2 bike racks that will accommodate bike parking on site. The following PUD waiver is proposed: To allow a base area ratio (BAR) of 0.21. City Code requires a BAR of 0.20. The addition proposed for the site is located in an area that is existing impervious area maintaining the amount of green space on site. Because the expansion is not adding guest rooms, there are no additional parking requirements. The 120-Day Review Period Expires on October 30, 2015. The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval at the August 10, 2015 meeting. Attachments • Ordinance • Resolution • Staff Report • Location Map • Land Use Map • Zoning Map • Aerial photo • Planning Commission Minutes TOWNEPLACE SUITES CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. _-2015-PUD-_-2015 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA, AMENDING CERTAIN LAND WITHIN A ZONING DISTRICT, AMENDING THE LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS OF LAND IN EACH DISTRICT, AND, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CITY CODE CHAPTER 1 AND SECTION 11.99 WHICH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONTAIN PENALTY PROVISIONS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: Section 1. That the land which is the subject of this Ordinance (hereinafter, the "land") is legally described in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof. Section 2. That action was duly initiated proposing that the land be amended within the Commercial Regional Services Zoning District-2015-PUD-_-2015 (hereinafter "PUD-_- 2015-__). Section 3. The City Council hereby makes the following findings: A. PUD-_-2015-___ is not in conflict with the goals of the Comprehensive Guide Plan of the City. B. PUD-_-2015-___ is designed in such a manner to form a desirable and unified environment within its own boundaries. C. The exceptions to the standard requirements of Chapters 11 and 12 of the City Code that are contained in PUD-_-2015-__ are justified by the design of the development described therein. D. PUD-_-2015-___ is of sufficient size, composition, and arrangement that its construction, marketing, and operation is feasible as a complete unit without dependence upon any subsequent unit. Section 4. The land shall be subject to the terms and conditions of that certain Development Agreement dated as of _______, 2015, entered into between TP Eden Prairie PropCo LLC and the City of Eden Prairie, (hereinafter “Development Agreement”). The Development Agreement contains the terms and conditions of PUD-_-2015-___, and are hereby made a part hereof. Section 5. The proposal is hereby adopted and the land shall be, and hereby is amended within the Commercial Regional Services District and shall be included hereafter in the Planned Unit Development _-2015-___, and the legal descriptions of land in each district referred to in City Code Section 11.03, subdivision 1, subparagraph B, shall be and are amended accordingly. Section 6. City Code Chapter 1 entitled "General Provisions and Definitions Applicable to the Entire City Code Including Penalty for Violation" and Section 11.99 entitled "Violation a Misdemeanor" are hereby adopted in their entirety by reference, as though repeated verbatim herein. Section 7. This Ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication. FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie on the 1st day of September 2015, and finally read and adopted and ordered published in summary form as attached hereto at a regular meeting of the City Council of said City on the ___ day of ____, 2015. ATTEST: _____________________________ _______________________________ Kathleen Porta, City Clerk Nancy Tyra-Lukens, Mayor PUBLISHED in the Eden Prairie News on__________________, 2015. EXHIBIT A PUD Legal Description – Lot1, Block 1, Spring Hill Suites Addition CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2015- A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT OF TOWNEPLACE SUITES FOR ALLIANT ENGINEERING WHEREAS, the City of Eden Prairie has by virtue of City Code provided for the Planned Unit Development (PUD) Concept of certain areas located within the City; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did conduct a public hearing on August 10, 2015, on TownePlace Suites by Alliant Engineering and considered their request for approval of the PUD Concept plan and recommended approval of the request to the City Council; and WHEREAS, the City Council did consider the request on September 1, 2015. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, as follows: 1. 11588 Leona Road, being in Hennepin County, Minnesota, legally described as outlined in Exhibit A, is attached hereto and made a part hereof. 2. That the City Council does grant PUD Concept approval as outlined in the plans stamp dated July 2, 2015. 3. That the PUD Concept meets the recommendations of the Planning Commission dated August 10, 2015. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie this 1st day of September, 2015. __________________________ Nancy Tyra-Lukens, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________ Kathleen Porta, City Clerk EXHIBIT A PUD Concept- Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 1, Spring Hill Suites Addition STAFF REPORT TO: Planning Commission FROM: Julie Klima, City Planner DATE: August 7, 2015 PROJECT: Towneplace Suites LOCATION: 11588 Leona Road APPLICANT: Mark Kronbeck OWNERS: CSM Properties, John Ferrier 120 DAY REVIEW: Expires October 30, 2015 REQUEST: 1. Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 1.87 acres 2. Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 1.87 acres 3. Zoning District Amendment within the Commercial Regional Service Zoning District on 1.87 acres 4. Site Plan Review on 1.87 acres BACKGROUND The Comprehensive Guide Plan shows the 1.87 acre property for Regional Commercial land use. Surrounding land uses are also guided Regional Commercial. The property is zoned Commercial Regional Service. SITE PLAN The proposed project is for a 300 square foot building expansion to add a breakfast room. The expansion is proposed at the southeast corner of the western Towneplace Suites building. The breakfast room will provide continental breakfasts to guests at the Towneplace Suites and is not open to the general public. As a part of the expansion to the building, the proponent will be matching the existing exterior material finishes of brick and stone. Also proposed is the installation of 2 bike racks that will accommodate bike parking on site. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT WAIVER City Code requires a base area ratio (BAR) of up to 0.20. The building addition increases the BAR for this site to 0.21. Staff Report – Towneplace Suites August 7, 2015 Page 2 The following PUD waiver is proposed: 1. To allow a base area ratio (BAR) of 0.21. City Code requires a BAR of 0.20. The addition proposed for the site is located in an area that is existing impervious area maintaining the amount of green space on site. Because the expansion is not adding guest rooms, there are no additional parking requirements. The building materials proposed for the addition exceed City Code requirements and the proponent is adding bicycle parking options to the site. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Recommend approval of the following request: 1. Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 1.87 acres 2. Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 1.87 acres 3. Zoning District Amendment within the Commercial Regional Service zoning district on 1.87 acres 4. Site Plan Review on 1.87 acres This is based on plans stamp dated July 2, 2015 and the following conditions: 1. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, provide a tree replacement/landscaping surety equivalent to 150% of the cost of the landscaping plan for review and approval. 2. The following waivers have been granted through the PUD District Review for the property: a. To allow a base area ratio (BAR) of 0.21. City Code requires a BAR of 0.20. 3. All signage shall require review and approval of a sign permit. PRAIRIE CENTER DRLEONA RD DEN RDGLENLNSITE Den Road I494 Flying Cloud Drive West 78th Street 11576 Leona Road ¯ Area Location Map -TownPlace Suites 2015-09 Site Address:11576 Leona Road, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344 0 350 700175 Feet Prairie Center Drive Lake IdlewindLake Idlewild PRAIRIE CENTER DREDENR D LEONA RD DEN RDGLENLNDen Road 11576 Leona Road I494 Flying Cloud Drive SITE West 78th Street Streams Principal Arterial A Minor Arterial B Minor Arterial Major Collector Minor Collector City of Eden Prairie Land Use GuidePlan Map 2000-2020 ¯ DISCLAIMER: The City of Eden Prairie does not warrant the accuracy nor the correctness of the information contained in this map. It is your responsibility to verify the accuracyof this information. In no event will The City of Eden Prairie be liable for any damages, including loss of business, lost profits, business interruption, loss of business informationor other pecuniary loss that might arise from the use of this map or the information it contains. Map information is believed to be accurate but accuracy is not guaranteed.Any errors or omissions should be reported to The City of Eden Prairie. M:\GIS\Users\Departments\CommDev\Themes\Shapes\Zoning and all other land use information\OfficialMaps\OfficialGuidePlan.mxd Map was Updated/Created: April 18, 2008 DATE Revised 02-23-06 DATE Approved 03-19-03 DATE Revised 01-07-05 DATE Revised 11-07-05 DATE Revised 03-23-06 DATE Revised 06-23-06 DATE Revised 12-06-06 DATE Revised 03-01-07 DATE Revised 06-01-07 DATE Revised 10-01-07 DATE Revised 03-01-08 DATE Revised 03-01-09 Guide Plan Map -TownPlace Suites 2015-0911576 Leona Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Rural Residential 0.10 Units/Acre Low Density Residential 0-2.5 Units/Acre Low Density/Public/Open Space Medium Density residential 2.5-10 Units/Acre Medium Density Residential/Office High Density Residential 10-40 Units/Acre Airport Office Office/Industrial Office/Public/Open Space Industrial Neighborhood Commercial Community Commercial Regional Commercial Town Center Park/Open Space Public/Quasi-Public Golf Course Church/ Cemetary Open Water Right-Of-Way 440 0 440220 Feet PRAIRIE CENTER DREDENR D LEONA RD DEN RDGLENLNSITE 11576 Leona Road Flying Cloud Drive Prairie Center Drive Den Road West 78th Street 494 City of Eden Prairie Zoning Map In case of discrepency related to a zoning classification on this zoning map, the Ordinance and attached legal description on file at Eden Prairie City Center will prevail. ¯ Shoreland Management Classifications 100 - Year Floodplain Natural Environment Waters Recreational Development Waters General Development Waters (Creeks Only)GD NE RD Up dated through approved Ordinances #26-2008 Ordinance #33-2001 (BFI Addition) approved, but not shown on this map edition Date: March 1, 2009 0 0.150.075 Miles DISCLAIMER: The City of Eden Prairie does not warrant the accuracy nor the correctness of the information contained in this map. It is your responsibility to verify the accuracyof this information. In no event will The City of Eden Prairie be liable for any damages, including loss of business, lost profits, business interruption, loss of business informationor other pecuniary loss that might arise from the use of this map or the information it contains. Map information is believed to be accurate but accuracy is not guaranteed. Any errors or omissions should be reported to The City of Eden Prairie.M:\GIS\Users\Departments\CommDev\Themes\Shapes\Zoning and all other land use information\OfficialMaps\OfficialZoning.mxd Map was Updated/Created: June 11, 2008 Zoning Map - TownPlace Suites 2015-0911576 Leona Road,Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Rural R1-44 One Family- 44,000 sf. min. R1-22 One Family-22,000 sf min. R1-13.5 One Family-13,500 sf min. R1-9.5 One Family-9,500 sf min. RM-6.5 Multi-Family-6.7 U.P.A. max. RM-2.5 Multi-Family-17.4 U.P.A. max. Office Neighborhood Commercial Community Commercial Highway Commercial Regional Service Commercial Regional Commercial TC-C TC-R TC-MU Industrial Park - 2 Acre Min, Industrial Park - 5 Acre Min. General Industrial - 5 Acre Min. Public Golf Course Water Right of Way PRAIRIE CENTER DREDENR D PRAIRIE LA K E S D R LEONA RD DEN RDEDENPRAIRIECTRGLENLNSITE I494 Den Road Flying Cloud Drive West 78th Street Prairie Center Drive ¯ Aerial Map - TownPlace Suites 2015-09Address11576 Leona Road Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344 0 560 1,120280 Feet APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2015 7:00 P.M., CITY CENTER Council Chambers 8080 Mitchell Road COMMISSION MEMBERS: Jon Stoltz, John Kirk, Travis Wuttke, Ann Higgins, Charles Weber, Andrew Pieper, Ed Farr STAFF MEMBERS: Julie Klima, City Planner Rod Rue, City Engineer Matt Bourne, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources Julie Krull, Recording Secretary I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – ROLL CALL Chair Stoltz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Wuttke, seconded by Kirk, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 7-0. III. MINUTES A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JULY 27, 2015 MOTION by Kirk, seconded by Higgins, to approve the Planning Commission Minutes. Motion carried 7-0. IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS V. PUBLIC MEETINGS VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. TOWNPLACE SUITES by Alliant Engineering Location: 11588 Leona Road Request for: • Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 1.87 acres • Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 1.87 acres Eden Prairie Planning Commission Minutes August 10, 2015 Page 2 • Zoning District Amendment within the Commercial Regional Services Zoning District on 1.87 acres • Site Plan Review on 1.87 acres John Ferrier, representing CSM Properties, said the reason he is here tonight is that TownPlace Suites brand prototype has changed. They are requesting a 300 square foot expansion to add a breakfast room. This will be in the southwest corner of building. Chair Stoltz asked Klima to review the staff report. Klima said the applicant is asking for a PUD waiver to increase the base area ration (BAR). The proposed plans also include a bike rack on site. Staff recommendation is for approval. Farr asked if there were any issues with parking. Klima said there were no issues with parking. Chair Stoltz opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input. MOTION by Higgins, seconded by Pieper, to close the public hearing. Motion carried 7-0. MOTION by Higgins, seconded by Pieper, to recommend approval of the Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 1.87 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 1.87 acres, Zoning District Amendment within the Commercial Regional Services Zoning District on 1.87 acres and Site Plan Review on 1.87 acres, based on plans stamp dated July 2, 2015 and the information included in the staff report dated August 7, 2015. Motion carried 7-0. VII. PLANNERS’ REPORT No Planners’ Report VIII. MEMBERS’ REPORT A. COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE –LIGHT RAIL No Members’ Report IX. CONTINUING BUSINESS No continuing business. X. NEW BUSINESS Eden Prairie Planning Commission Minutes August 10, 2015 Page 3 No new business. XI. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Weber, seconded by Higgins, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 7-0. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA SECTION: Public Hearings DATE: September 1, 2015 DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Community Development/ Planning Janet Jeremiah/Regina Dean ITEM DESCRIPTION: Sign Code Amendment ITEM NO.: IX.B. Requested Action Move to: • Close the Public Hearing; and • Approve 1st Reading of the Ordinance amendment to City Code Chapter 11, Section 11.70 relating to sign permits, and adopting by reference City Code Chapter 1 and Sections 2.99 and 11.99 which, among other things, contain penalty provisions. Synopsis This is a proposal for minor changes to the sign regulations in city code including the following: • Proposed language to include a definition for Entry Monument Signs. Language is also included to add City Entry Monument Signs to the list of exceptions to be placed in the public right of way. This is compatible with the entry monument sign initiative. • A maximum square footage of 300 square feet per tenant for wall signs within Commercial zoning districts is proposed. Currently there is no maximum for multi-tenant buildings; however there is a maximum of 300 square feet for single tenant buildings. Tenants will still be limited to the square footage calculation based on their elevation. • Language is revised to reference “rentable space” instead of the current language of “accessory use.” This will provide clarification in the Industrial and Office zoning districts. • Free standing sign width is proposed to increase from 18 inches to 30 inches. This will allow more flexibility for decorative free standing signs that incorporate stone or brick as part of the sign face. A red-lined version of proposed changes to City Code Chapter 11.70 (sign permits) are also included as an attachment. Background In 2013, staff proposed changes to City Code Section 11.70 (sign permits). The changes were recommended by staff as a result of current trends in sign permit inquiries and requests. The proposed code changes were presented to the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce Government Committee. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the code changes to City Council. When the code changes were presented to the City Council concerns were discussed which included increased sign clutter, enforcement action on temporary signs, and potential conflicting language in the city code. City Council closed the public hearing and directed staff to revise recommended changes and to reach out to the Chamber Government Committee and Planning Commission prior to bringing changes forward again. In 2015, staff began outreach with the Chamber Government Committee and commercial real estate professionals to obtain feedback on proposed revisions to the city code. Since the outreach was completed staff became aware of a June 18, 2015 Supreme Court decision that affects content based sign regulations. This court decision will require staff to conduct a comprehensive review of the sign ordinance and will result in proposed revisions to the sign regulations at a later time. The proposed changes are not in conflict with the recent Supreme Court decision. Planning Commission Recommendation The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the project at the August 10, 2015 meeting. Attachments • Ordinance • Red-lined city code section 11.70 • Staff Report • Planning Commission Minutes CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. __-2015 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRE, MINNESOTA, AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 11 SECTION 11.70 RELATING TO SIGN PERMITS AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CITY CODE CHAPTER 1 AND SECTION 11.99 WHICH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONTAINS PENALTY PROVISIONS. The City Council of the City of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, ordains: Section 1. City Code Section 11.70, Subdivision 2, item 47 is added as follows: “City Entry Monument Sign” - A monument sign, including associated decorative elements, erected by the city to denote entrances into the city.” Section 2 City Code Section 11.70, Subdivision 3. D. is amended in its entirety as follows: “No sign other than those directing vehicle or pedestrian movements, those pertaining to traffic control or safety, or City Entry Monument signs shall be erected or temporarily placed within any street right-of-way or upon any public easement.” Section 3. City Code Section 11.70, Subdivision 3. N. is amended by deleting the following sentence: “The total of all directional signs upon a site shall not exceed 36 square feet.” Section 4. City Code Section 11.70, Subdivision 3. X. is amended by adding at the beginning of the sentence the words “Freestanding signs that are”; changing the word “Double” to lower case; and changing the number of feet from 18" to 30" so that the sentence as amended provides: “Freestanding signs that are double faced signs shall be placed back to back with not more than 30" between facings.” Section 5. City Code Section 11.70, Subdivision 4. B. 2. b. is amended by adding the following sentence as the end of the paragraph b: “The sign area of a wall sign in a multi-tenant building shall not exceed 300 square feet.” Section 6. City Code Section 11.70, Subdivision 4. C. 2 (b) is amended by deleting the word “accessory use” and replacing it with the words “rentable space”. Section 7. City Code Section 11.70, Subdivision 4. D. 2 (b) is amended by deleting the word “accessory use” and replacing it with the words “rentable space”. Section 8. City Code Chapter 1 entitled “General Provisions and Definitions Applicable to the Entire City Code Including Penalty For Violation” and Section 11.99 entitled “Violation a Misdemeanor” are hereby adopted in their entirety, by reference, as though repeated verbatim herein. Section 9. This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication. FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie on the 1st day of September, 2015, and finally read and adopted and ordered published at a regular meeting of the City Council of said City on the __ day of ____________ 2015. ____________________________ ______________________________ Kathleen Porta, City Clerk Nancy Tyra-Lukens, Mayor PUBLISHED in the Eden Prairie News on the ______day of ______________, 2015. SECTION 11.70. SIGN PERMITS. Subd. 1. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this Section is to protect and promote the general welfare, health, safety, and order within the City through the establishment of a comprehensive and impartial series of standards, regulations and procedures governing the erection, use and/or display of devices, signs or symbols serving as visual communicative media to persons situated within or upon public right-of-way or private properties. The provisions of this Section are intended to encourage creativity, a reasonable degree of freedom of choice, an opportunity for effective communication, and a sense of concern for the visual amenities on the part of those designing, displaying or otherwise utilizing needed communicative media of the types regulated by this Section; while at the same time assuring that the public is not endangered, annoyed or distracted by the unsafe, disorderly, indiscriminate or unnecessary use of such communicative facilities. Subd. 2. Definitions. The following terms, as used in this Section, shall have the meanings stated: 1. "Accessory Sign" - An identification sign relating in its subject matter to or which directs attention to, a business or profession, or to the commodity, service or entertainment sold or offered upon the premises where such sign is located, or to which it is attached. 2. "Address Sign" - Postal identification numbers and/or name, whether written or in numeric form. 3. "Area Identification Sign – Residential” - A free-standing sign located at an entranceway to a residential development identifying such development having a common identity when said sign is located upon the premises which it identifies. 4. “Area Identification Sign – Commercial” – A free-standing sign located at an entranceway to a commercial development identifying such development having a common identity when said sign is located upon the premises which it identifies. The sign may also identify the names of each individual business within the development. Source: Ordinance No. 15-2011 Effective Date: 12-15-11 5. "Banners and "Pennants" - Attention-getting devices which resemble flags. Source: City Code Effective Date: 9-17-82 6. "Canopy and Marquee" - A rooflike structure projecting over the entrance to a building. Source: Ordinance No. 18-91 Effective Date: 8-23-91 7. "Directional Sign" - A sign which is erected on private property by the owner of such property for the purpose of guiding vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Such signs bear no advertising information. Source: City Code Effective Date: 9-17-82 8. "Directional Signs for Places of Worship, Schools, or Publicly Owned Land or Buildings" - A sign which bears the address and/or name of a Place of Worship, school, or publicly owned land or building and a directional arrow pointing to said location. Source: Ordinance No. 37-83 Effective Date: 9-30-83 9. “Dynamic Display” – A sign or characteristics of a sign that appear to have movement or that appear to change, caused by any method other than physically removing and replacing the sign or its components, whether the apparent movement or change is in the display, the sign structure itself, or any other component of the sign. This includes a display that incorporates a technology or method allowing the sign face to change the image without having to physically or mechanically replace the sign face or its components. This also includes any rotating, revolving, moving, flashing, blinking, or animated display and any display that incorporates rotating panels, LED lights manipulated through digital input, "digital ink" or any other method or technology that allows the sign face to present a series of images or displays. Source: Ordinance No. 10-2008 Effective Date: 4-24-2008 10. "Free-standing Sign" - A pylon or monument sign which is placed in the ground and not affixed to any part of any structure. Source: Ordinance No. 18-91 Effective Date: 8-23-91 11. "Garage Sale Sign" - A sign which identifies a sale of household items. Source: Ordinance No. 31-94 Effective Date: 9-16-94 12. "Height" - The distance between the uppermost portion of the sign and the average natural grade of the ground immediately below the sign. 13. "Illuminated Sign" - Any sign which is illuminated by an artificial light source. 14. "Institutional Sign" - Any accessory sign which identifies the name and other characteristics of a public or private institution, such as convalescent, nursing, rest, boarding care home or day care center. Source: City Code Effective Date: 9-17-82 15. "Menu Board Sign" - Any sign which has a message related to the site's food service and the copy is manually changed. 16. "Multi-tenant" - Structures containing two or more businesses, uses or occupants. 17. "Nameplace or Identification Sign" - An accessory sign which bears only a name and/or address. 18. "Neighborhood/Sector Sign" - A free standing sign which identifies by name, the section of the City designated on the official sector map. 19. "Newspaper Receptacle" - A box or container intended for the temporary storage of newspapers or magazines prior to delivery. 20. "Newspaper Vending Machines" - A coin-operated machine from which newspapers are sold to the general public. 21. "Non-Accessory Sign" or "Advertising Sign" - A sign relating in its subject matter to, or which directs attention to, a business or profession, or to the commodity, service or entertainment not sold or offered upon the premises where such sign is located, or to which it is attached. 22. "Non-conforming Sign" - A sign which lawfully existed immediately prior to the adoption of this Section, but does not conform to the newly enacted requirements of this Section. Source: City Code Effective Date: 9-17-82 23. "Off-Site Direction Sign" - a sign erected for the purpose of directing traffic to a residential area. 24. "Open House Sign" - A sign which identifies a dwelling which is available for viewing by the public. Source: Ordinance No. 31-94 Effective Date: 9-16-94 25. "Parapet Wall" - An architecturally, structurally and aesthetically integral wall extending above the roof level, continuously around the perimeter of the building which has the primary purpose of screening mechanical equipment. 26. "Permanent Sign" - Any sign which is not a temporary sign. Source: City Code Effective Date: 9-17-82 27. “Planned Unit Development Area Identification Sign - Commercial” – A free-standing sign located at an entranceway way to a commercial Planned Unit Development identifying such development having a common identity when said sign is located within the PUD area upon which it identifies. The sign may also identify the names of each individual business within the development. Source: Ordinance No. 15-2011 Effective Date: 12/15/11 28. "Planned Unit Development Area Identification Sign - Residential" – A free-standing sign located at an entrance way to a Planned Unit Development identifying a Planned Unit Development land development having a common identity when said sign is located within the PUD area which it identifies. A PUD area identification sign may not identify a tenant or tenants. Source: Ordinance No. 15-2011 Effective Date: 12/15/11 Source: Ordinance No. 18-91 Effective Date: 8-23-91 Prev. Ordinance No. 261 Effective Date: 10-25-74 29. "Portable Sign" - A sign so designed as to be movable from one location to another which is not permanently attached to the ground or any structure. 30. "Projecting Sign" - Any sign attached to a building, all or part of which extends more than 12 inches over public property, easements, or private pedestrian space, or which extends more than 12 inches beyond the surface of the portion of the building to which it is attached or beyond the building line. Source: City Code Effective Date: 9-17-82 31. "Readerboard Sign" - Any sign having a message not permanently affixed to the sign face, and the copy is manually changed. Source: Ordinance No. 18-91 Effective Date: 8-23-91 32. "Religious Symbols" - Pictures, designs, sculptures, or similar objects that stand for or suggest religious faith, ideas, or qualities. Source: Ordinance No. 37-83 Effective Date: 9-30-83 33. "Roof Sign" - Any sign erected upon or projecting above the roof of a structure to which it is affixed except signs erected below the top (the cap) of a parapet wall. Source: Ordinance No. 114-84 Effective Date: 11-1-84 34. "Shielded Light Source" - Means that all light elements will be diffused or directed to eliminate glare and housed to prevent damage or danger. Direct illuminated signs must be shielded with a translucent material of sufficient opacity to prevent the visibility of the light source. Indirect light sources must be equipped with a housing and directional vanes. The lights must not be permitted to interfere with traffic signalization. 35. "Sign" - Any letter, word or symbol, device, poster, picture, reading matter or representation in the nature of advertisement, announcement, message or visual communication, whether painted, posted, printed, affixed or constructed, including all associated brackets, braces, supports, wires and structures which is displayed for informational or communicative purposes. Source: Ordinance No. 20-2013 Effective Date: 12-12-2013 36. "Sign Area" - That area which is included in the smallest rectangle which can be made to circumscribe the sign. The stipulated maximum sign area for a free-standing sign refers to a single facing and does not include vertical structural members below the sign face. Source: City Code Effective Date: 9-17-82 37. "Sign Base" - The sign base of a sign shall be any supportive structure below or surrounding the sign area which has location on the ground. The sign base shall not exceed one half the maximum sign size permitted in the zoning district. Source: Ordinance No. 9-87 Effective Date: 5-7-87 38. "Signage Program" - Any application for approval of construction or display of one or more signs under this Section. 39. "Sitting Facility Sign" - A sign which is affixed to a seating facility or enclosure at a transit facility stop. Source: City Code Effective Date: 9-17-82 40. "Street Frontage" - The abutting of a parcel of land to one or more streets, An interior lot has one street frontage, and a corner lot has two such frontages. Each allowed sign must relate to the street frontage generating the allowance. Source: Ordinance No. 18-91 Effective Date: 8-23-91 41. "Temporary Sign" - A sign which is erected or displayed for a limited period of time. 42. "Traffic Sign" - A sign which is erected by a governmental unit for the purpose of regulating, directing or guiding traffic. Source: City Code Effective Date: 9-17-82 43. "Wall Area" - Is computed by multiplying the distance from the floor to the roof times the visible continuous width including windows and doors of the space occupied by the sign owner. Source: Ordinance No. 114-84 Effective Date: 11-1-84 44. "Wall Sign" - Any sign which is affixed to a wall of any building. 45. “Commercial Speech” - Speech or graphics advertising a business, profession, commodity, service or entertainment. Source: Ordinance No. 17-2005 Effective Date: 9-15-2005 Source: Ordinance No. 11-2004 Effective Date: 4-1-04 46. “Non-Commercial Speech” - Dissemination of messages not classified as Commercial Speech which include, but are not limited to, messages concerning political, religious, social, ideological, public service and informational topics. Source: Ordinance No. 11-2004 Effective Date: 4-1-04 Definition section amended Source: Ordinance No. 31-94 and renumbered: Effective Date: 9-16-94 47. “City Entry Monument Sign” - A monument sign, including associated decorative elements, erected by the city to denote entrances into the city. Subd. 3. General Provisions Applicable to All Districts. Source: City Code Effective Date: 9-17-82 A. Prohibitions. 1. Non-accessory signs are prohibited in all districts, except as otherwise expressly permitted in this Section 11.70. Source: Ordinance No. 2-95 Effective Date: 2-17-95 Prev. Ordinance No. 105-84 Effective Date: 9-20-84 2. Accessory signs are prohibited in all districts, except as authorized by this Section. B. All signs shall be constructed in such a manager and of such material that they shall be safe and substantial, provided that nothing in this Section shall be interpreted as authorizing the erection or construction of any sign not now permissible under the zoning or building provisions of the City Code. All signs must be maintained in a safe non-deteriorating manner. Cracked, broken or bent, glass, plastic, wood or metal and burnt-out light bulbs and peeling, faded, or cracked paint must be repaired, replaced, or removed. Source: City Code Effective Date: 9-17-82 C. Dynamic Displays are prohibited in all districts, except as otherwise expressly permitted in this Section 11.70. Source: Ordinance No.10-2008 Effective Date: 4-24-2008 Prev. Source: Ordinance No.17-2005 Effective Date: 9-15-2005 Prev. Source: Ordinance No. 1-90 Effective Date: 2-1-90 D. No sign other than those directing vehicle or pedestrian movements or pertaining to traffic control or safety shall be erected or temporarily placed within any street right-of-way or upon any public easement. No sign other than those directing vehicle or pedestrian movements, those pertaining to traffic control or safety, or City Entry Monument signs shall be erected or temporarily placed within any street right-of-way or upon any public easement. Source: Ordinance No.17-2005 Effective Date: 9-15-2005 E. A permit for a sign to be located within 50 feet of any street or highway regulatory or warning sign, or of any traffic sign or signal, or of any crossroad or crosswalk, will be issued only if: 1. The sign will not interfere with the ability of drivers and pedestrians to see any street or highway sign, or any traffic sign or signal, or any crossroad or crosswalk, and, 2. The sign will not distract drivers, nor offer any confusion to any street or highway sign, or any traffic sign or signal, and, 3. The sign will not obstruct the clear visibility for sign of traffic and/or pedestrian movement. F. Roof signs are prohibited in all districts. Source: City Code Effective Date: 9-17-82 G. Air inflated devices, banners, pennants and whirling devices, or any such sign resembling the same, are prohibited from use within the City. Source: Ordinance No.17-2005 Effective Date: 9-15-2005 H. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Section, all signs of any size containing Non-Commercial Speech may be posted 46 days before the state primary in a state general election year until ten (10) days following the state general election in any general election year and thirteen (13) weeks prior to any special election until ten (10) days following the special election. Source: Ordinance No. 7-2010 Effective Date: 5-13-2010 Prev. Ordinance No. 11-2004 Effective Date: 4-1-2004 Prev. Ordinance No. 18-91 Effective Date: 8-23-91 I. One temporary identification sign may be installed upon any construction site in any district denoting the name of the project, architect, engineer, contractor, subcontractor and suppliers, provided such sign does not exceed 32 square feet in area and ten feet in height. Such signs shall be removed upon completion of construction, or the occupancy of the building, whichever occurs first. Source: City Code Effective Date: 9-17-82 J. Temporary project signs. 1. For the purposes of this item J. "project" is defined as land (a) encompassed within a plat or a Registered Land Survey approved by the Council within which two (2) or more dwellings are permitted in accordance with City Code, or (b) for which approval has been given by the Council of a Site Plan and Architectural Design pursuant to City Code Section 11.03, Subd. 6 within which two (2) or more dwellings are permitted in accordance with such approval. For purposes of this subparagraph J. no further or subsequent subdivision, platting, replatting, Registered Land Survey, or Site Plan and Architectural Design approval or filing relating to land encompassed within a project shall operate to create an additional project or projects within that land or any part thereof. 2. Temporary signs may be erected within a project for the purpose of selling or leasing the dwellings contained therein provided: (a) A sign shall not exceed 32 square feet in area. (b) Not more than one (1) sign for a project may be erected. (c) All signs shall be removed upon the earlier of eighty percent (80%) completion of construction, sale or lease of the dwellings within the project, or two (2) years from issuance of the first permit for the construction of a dwelling or dwellings within the project. 3. Temporary off-site directional signs may be erected for the purpose of selling or leasing the dwellings in a project in accordance with the following limitations: (a) Not more than the following number of signs may be erected for projects containing the following number of acres or dwelling units, whichever is greater: Number of Acres or Number Dwellings in a Project of (whichever is greater) Signs 2 - 10 6 11 or more 12 (b) Signs may be erected only from 10:00 p.m. Friday to 6:00 a.m. Monday. (c) Signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet in size nor extend higher than four (4) feet above the ground. d) Signs may be placed on land only with the land owner's permission. Signs may not be placed within or on a public right-of-way, sidewalk or trail, and shall not interfere with traffic visibility. (e) Only one (1) sign per project shall be installed upon a lot, registered land tract, or parcel (described by metes and bounds) of land. (f) Each sign shall include the name and telephone number of the owner of the sign. (g) Signs may not be placed more than (2) miles from the project. (h) Signs for annual metro-wide events, such as the Parade of Homes, may be used for the duration of the event." K. Temporary Single Property Signs. 1. For purposes of this subparagraph K. a "single property" is defined as a single lot. Registered Land Survey tract or parcel (described by metes and bounds) of land with or without one or more buildings erected thereon or (b) an individual condominium. A lot, Registered Land Survey tract or parcel (described by metes and bounds) within a project as defined in subparagraph J. shall not constitute a single property with respect to the first sale of each building or condominium situated on the lot, Registered Land Survey tract or parcel, but shall be deemed a single property with respect to sales, after the first sale of each such building or condominium thereon. 2. Temporary signs may be erected on a single property for the purpose of selling or leasing the single property on which it is situated, in accordance with the following limitations: (a) A sign shall not exceed (i) six (6) square feet for a single property (A) on which is situated a dwelling or (B) which is vacant and located within the One-Family Residential District or the Rural District, (C) on which a structure or structures situated thereon are 90% or more, but less than 100%, occupied (as measured by floor area), or (ii) 32 square feet for a single property (other than that described in (i) hereof) (A) on which a structure or structures situated thereon are less than 90% occupied (as measured by floor area) or (B) is vacant. (b) Not more than one sign for a single property may be erected. (c) A sign shall be removed within seven (7) days following the lease or sale of the single property. 3. Temporary off-site directional signs may be erected for the purpose of selling or leasing a single property in accordance with the following limitations: (a) No more than two (2) off-site directional signs may be erected for the sale or lease of a single property. (b) Signs may be erected only from 10:00 p.m. Friday to 6:00 a.m. Monday and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Source: Ordinance No. 12-2008 Effective Date: 4-24-2008 (c) Signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet in size and shall not be higher than four (4) feet above the ground. (d) Signs may be placed on land only with the owners permission. Signs may not be placed within a public right-of-way, sidewalk or trail, and shall not interfere with traffic visibility. (e) Only one sign for a single property may be installed upon a lot, Registered Land Survey tract, or parcel (as measured by metes and bounds) of land. (f) Each sign shall include the name and telephone number of the owner of the sign. (g) Signs may not be placed more than two (2) miles from the project. Source: Ordinance No. 31-94 Effective Date: 9-16-94 L. Up to three flags containing Non-Commercial Speech only may be displayed upon a lot. Each flag may not exceed one hundred (100) square feet in size. Flag pole height must comply with height regulations contained in Section 11.03, Subd. 3. F. of the City Code. Source: Ordinance No. 17-2005 Effective Date: 9-15-2005 Source: Ordinance No. 18-91 Effective Date: 8-23-91 M. The total sign area of any multi-faced free-standing sign shall not exceed twice the permitted area of a single faced sign. Source: City Code Effective Date: 9-17-82 N. A directional sign shall not exceed 6 square feet in area. The total of all directional signs upon a site shall not exceed 36 square feet. Source: Ordinance No. 18-91 Effective Date: 8-23-91 O. Repealed. Source: 10-2008 Effective Date: 4-24-2008 P. No portable signs shall be permitted. Source: Ordinance No. 18-91 Effective Date: 8-23-91 Q. Projecting signs are prohibited in all districts. Source: City Code Effective Date: 9-17-82 R. Address signs shall not exceed six square feet for residential and forty square feet for non-residential. One sign shall be required per building. One additional sign is allowed per street frontage in excess of one street frontage. Source: Ordinance No. 18-91 Effective Date: 8-23-91 S. Sitting facility signs noting the transit operator or service shall be permitted only at transit stops. Source: Ordinance No. 18-91 Effective Date: 8-23-91 (Prev. Ordinance No. 18-82 Effective Date: 9-17-82) T. Directional signs for Places of Worship, schools, or publicly owned land or buildings shall be allowed as permitted by Subdivision 4 hereof. Source: Ordinance No. 37-83 Effective Date: 9-30-83 U. Canopies, marquees and parapet walls shall be considered to be an integral part of the structure to which they are accessory. Signs, if accessory, may be attached to a canopy, marquee or parapet wall, but such structures shall not be considered as part of the wall area, and thus shall not warrant additional sign area. V. Signs which are located on the interior of a building and are not visible from outside of said building shall be exempt from the provisions of this Section, and shall not require permits or payment of fees. W. No sign shall be attached to any tree or vegetation or utility pole. Source: City Code Effective Date: 9-17-82 X. Freestanding signs that are D double faced signs shall be placed back to back with not more than 30" 18” between facings. Source: Ordinance No. 1-90 Effective Date: 2-1-90 Y. Two (2) temporary directional garage sale signs, not to exceed six (6) square feet shall be allowed in a residential district one (1) day prior to the sale, and shall be removed one (1) day after the sale, but in any event shall not exceed five (5) days. One (1) garage sale sign not to exceed six (6) square feet shall be allowed on the garage sale site. Source: Ordinance No. 31-94 Effective Date: 9-16-94 Z. Sign Removal. When any sign or the message portion of any sign was or shall be caused to be removed by the City Manager or a designee, sign owner or property owner, all structural and electrical elements, members, including all brackets, braces, supports, wires, etc., shall also be removed. The permittee, or owner of premises, or possessor of premises, or the owner of the sign shall be jointly and severally responsible for sign removal. Source: Ordinance No. 18-91 Effective Date: 8-23-91 AA. Sign permits will not be issued for signs containing Commercial Speech which bear misleading or false information or any sign which includes information inconsistent with zoning and/or land use. Source: Ordinance No. 11-2004 Effective Date: 4-1-2004 BB. Newspaper receptacles shall not display advertising legends or be obtrusive in color. Source: City Code Effective Date: 9-17-82 CC. A Residential or Commercial Planned Unit Development must contain at least two (2) contiguous lots to support an Area Identification Sign – Residential or an Area Identification Sign – Commercial, respectively. Source: Ordinance No. 15-2011 Effective Date: 12-15-2011 Source: Ordinance No. 14-2000 Effective Date: 4-27-2000 DD. The sign base shall not exceed one half the maximum sign size permitted in the zoning district. Source: Ordinance No. 9-87 Effective Date: 5-7-87 EE. Temporary Help Wanted Sign. One temporary help wanted sign per lot for the purpose of hiring persons to work on the property shall be permitted on the property provided such signs do not exceed 32 square feet and is removed within 14 days. Source: Ordinance No. 1-90 Effective Date: 2-1-90 FF. Readerboard Sign. Such signs may be used within a District's permitted sign area. GG. Menu Board Sign. One menu board sign per restaurant use with a drive-thru facility. Such sign shall not exceed 32 square feet in size nor greater than eight feet in height. Such sign is in addition to the free- standing or wall sign in the District. Source: Ordinance No. 18-91 Effective Date: 8-23-91 HH. Temporary Outdoor Display Area Sign. Where temporary outdoor display areas are permitted one (1) sign not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area and six (6) feet in height may be located on the same site as the outdoor display area and is limited in time to less than sixty (60) days. The sign may not appear before the commencement of the outdoor display area and must be removed concurrently with the outdoor display area. Source: Ordinance No. 50-94 Effective Date: 1-6-95 II. Not withstanding anything to the contrary in this Section, signs containing Non-Commercial Speech are permitted in all Districts and are subject to only the following Subsections of Section 11.70, Subd. 3: B, C, D, E, F, G, H, L, M, O, Q, V, W, X, Z and AA. Non-commercial signs are also subject to individual District setback and height regulations. The owner of any sign which is otherwise allowed by this Code may substitute non-commercial copy in lieu of any other commercial or non-commercial copy. This substitution of copy may be made without any additional approval or permitting. The purpose of this provision is to prevent any inadvertent favoring of commercial speech over non-commercial speech, or favoring of any particular non-commercial message over any other non-commercial message. This provision prevails over any more specific provision to the contrary. Source: Ordinance No. 17-2005 Effective Date: 9-15-2005 Prev. Ordinance No. 33-2004 Effective Date: 12-30-2004 Prev. Ordinance No. 11-2004 Effective Date: 4-1-2004 Subd. 4. District Regulations. In addition to those signs permitted in all districts, the following signs are permitted in each specific district, and shall be regulated as to size, location and character according to the requirements herein set forth. Source: City Code Effective Date: 9-17-82 A. Residential Districts R, R-1, RM: Source: Ordinance No. 18-91 Effective Date: 8-23-91 Prev. Ordinance No. 72-84 Effective Date: 4-05-84 1. Identification Signs. One identification sign or symbol per building not greater than six square feet in area, provided such sign is attached flat against a wall of a building. Source: City Code Effective Date: 9-17-82 2. Area Identification Signs. One area identification sign per development, per street entrance, providing such sign does not exceed 32 square feet in area. 3. Sign Setback. Signs shall be placed no closer than ten feet to any street right-of-way line. Source: Ordinance No. 18-91 Effective Date: 8-23-91 4. Maximum Height of Free-Standing Signs: Six feet. 5. Sign Base. (Refer to Subdivision 3, Subparagraph DD). 6. Institutional Signs. One sign per street frontage identifying an institution or an institutional complex shall be permitted within a multiple residential district. Such sign shall not exceed 24 square feet in area. Source: City Code Effective Date: 9-17-82 7. Temporary Signs. Shall be permitted only as permitted in Subdivision 3. 8. Directional Signs: (Refer to Subdivision 3). 9. Repealed. Source: Ordinance No. 33-2004 Effective Date: 12-30-2004 B. Commercial Districts: N-Com, C-Com, C-Hwy, C-Reg-Ser, C-Reg. Source: Ordinance No. 72-84 Effective Date: 4-5-84 1. Free-standing Signs: a. A building site having one street frontage may have one free-standing sign not to exceed 80 square feet. b. Where a building site has two or more frontages, one free-standing 80 square foot sign shall be permitted along one frontage. Additional frontages may each be permitted a free-standing sign not to exceed 36 square feet. Furthermore, in no case shall any free- standing sign be closer than 300 feet to any other free-standing sign upon a building site. The distance between signs is to be measured from the edge of a sign face via a straight line. Menuboards and directional signs are exempt from this requirement. c. A Planned Unit Development Area Identification Sign shall be permitted according to Subdivision 3, Paragraph CC. One sign per street frontage is allowed provided the total area of such sign shall not exceed 80 square feet. In no case shall a frontage have more than one sign, either a free-standing sign or PUD identification sign. d. Readerboard Signs: Readerboard signs may occupy the sign area permitted for free- standing signs. e. Setback: No sign shall be placed closer than 20 feet to any street right-of-way. Where parking occurs within the required front yard setback, no sign shall be placed closer than 15 feet to any street right-of-way. f. Height: Maximum height of free-standing signs shall not exceed 20 feet. g. Sign Base: (Refer to Subdivision 3, Subparagraph DD). 2. Wall Signs: a. The total area of a wall sign on any wall of a single tenant building shall not exceed 15% of the wall area of that wall when said wall area does not exceed 500 square feet. When said surface area exceeds 500 square feet, then the total area of such wall sign shall not exceed 75 square feet plus 5% of the wall area in excess of 500 square feet, provided that the maximum sign area for any wall sign shall be 300 square feet. b. Wall area shall be computed individually for each tenant in a multi-tenant building based on the exterior wall area of the space that tenant occupies. The total area of a tenant wal l sign on its wall of a multi-tenant building shall not exceed 15% of the wall area of that wall when said wall area does not exceed 500 square feet. When said surface area exceeds 500 square feet, then the total area of such wall sign shall not exceed 75 square feet plus 5% of the wall area in excess of 500 square feet. The sign area of a wall sign in a multi-tenant building shall not exceed 300 square feet. c. Readerboard Signs: Readerboard signs may occupy the sign area permitted for wall signs. 3. Sign Design: Signs for a multi-tenant building shall be located on the building in an uniform manner or within an architectural sign band area. 4. Deleted. Source: Ordinance No.17-2005 Effective Date: 9-15-2005 5. Pump Signs: Lettering or symbols which are an integral part of the design of a gasoline pump and not mounted above the pump body shall be permitted. 6. Restroom Signs: Signs indicating the location of restrooms and containing no advertising information shall be permitted. Sign shall not exceed three square feet. 7. Except as otherwise provided in Subd. 3, other temporary signs may occupy the remainder of the area allowed but not utilized for a permanent sign, provided that the total area for any temporary sign shall never exceed fifty square feet. Source: Ordinance No.17-2005 Effective Date: 9-15-2005 8. Directional Signs: (Refer to Subdivision 3, Subparagraph N). 9. Menu Board: (Refer to Subdivision 3, Subparagraph GG). 10. Repealed. Source: Ordinance No. 33-2004 Effective Date: 12-30-2004 C. Office District 1. Free-standing Signs: a. A building site having one street frontage may have one free-standing sign not to exceed 50 square feet. b. Where a building site has two or more frontages, one free-standing 50 square foot sign shall be permitted, and the additional frontages may each be permitted a free-standing sign not to exceed 36 square feet. c. A Planned Unit Development Area Identification Sign shall be permitted according to Subdivision 3, Paragraph CC. One sign per street frontage is allowed provided the total area of such sign shall not exceed 50 square feet. In no case shall a frontage have more than one sign, either a free-standing sign or PUD identification sign. d. Readerboard Signs: Readerboard signs may occupy the sign area permitted for free- standing signs. e. Setback: No sign shall be placed closer than 10 feet to any street right-of-way. f. Height: Maximum height of free-standing signs shall not exceed 8 feet. g. Sign Base: (Refer to Subdivision 3, Subparagraph DD). Source: Ordinance No. 18-91 Effective Date: 8-23-91 Prev. Ordinance No. 9-87 Effective Date: 5-7-87 2. Wall Signs: (a) One building identification sign per wall per street frontage not to exceed 50 square feet is permitted. (b) One identification wall sign per accessory use rentable space attached to the exterior wall of the building at the ground floor not to exceed 30 square feet is permitted. (c) Readerboard Signs: Readerboard signs may occupy the sign area permitted for wall signs. 3. Temporary Signs: (Refer to Subdivision 3). 4. Directional Signs: (Refer to Subdivision 3, Subparagraph N). Source: City Code Effective Date: 9-17-82 5. Repealed. Source: Ordinance No. 33-2004 Effective Date: 12-30-2004 D. Industrial District: I-2, I-5, I-GEN: 1. Free-standing Signs: (a) A building site having one street frontage may have one free-standing sign not to exceed 80 square feet. (b) Where a building site has two or more frontages, one free-standing 80 square foot sign shall be permitted, and the additional frontages may each be permitted a free-standing sign not to exceed 50 square feet. (c) A Planned Unit Development Area Identification Sign shall be permitted according to Subdivision 3, Paragraph CC. One sign per street frontage is allowed provided the total area of such sign shall not exceed 80 square feet. In no case shall a frontage have more than one sign, either a free-standing sign or PUD identification sign. (d) Readerboard Signs: Readerboard signs may occupy the sign area permitted for free- standing signs. (e) Setback: No sign shall be placed closer than 10 feet to any street right-of-way. (f) Height: Maximum height of free-standing signs shall not exceed 8 feet. (g) Sign Base: (Refer to Subdivision 3, Subparagraph DD). 2. Wall Signs: (a) One building identification sign per wall per street frontage not to exceed 80 square feet is permitted. (b) One identification wall sign per accessory use rentable space attached to the exterior wall of the building at the ground floor not to exceed 10% of the wall area that tenant occupies of the wall to which it is affixed, or a maximum of 50 square feet. (c) Readerboard Signs: Readerboard signs may occupy the sign area permitted for wall signs. 3. Temporary Signs: (Refer to Subdivision 3). 4. Directional Signs: (Refer to Subdivision 3, Subparagraph N). 5. Sign Design: All signs shall be uniform in design and color and placement. 6. Address: Address signs may be placed on rear door with three-inch high numerals. Source: Ordinance No. 18-91 Effective Date: 8-23-91 7. Repealed. Source: Ordinance No. 33-2004 Effective Date: 12-30-2004 E. Planned Unit Development (PUD) With Multiple Uses. Source: Ordinance No. 3-2000 Effective Date: 1-27-00 1. That the developer submit after approval of the P.U.D., a schematic plan for informational, directional and advertising signage, explaining and illustrating: (a) Purpose of signage program and each sign. (b) Location - rezoning for plan. (c) Size - research data must be provided to prove to the City the need for signs larger than those normally allowed within this Section. (d) Design. (e) Material - color, texture, durability, type. (f) Information Needed - during sales programs. (g) Final use or removal of signs. (h) Maintenance responsibilities and legal commitments. (i) Site and landscape plans which depict the design of the area surrounding the structure. 2. The signage program may include, but shall not be limited to: (a) Sector identification signs if approved by the Council. (b) Neighborhood markers which appear at the entrance to established neighborhood developments. (c) Area/project identification signs marking housing, commercial, institutional and public mini-neighborhoods or clusters. (d) Individualized building name or number signs shall be allowed in accord with this Section, or as an approved element of architectural design. Source: City Code Effective Date: 12-21-99 F. Public District. 1. Free-standing Signs: (a) A building site having one street frontage may have one free-standing sign not to exceed 80 square feet. Source: City Code Effective Date: 9-17-82 Source: Ordinance 8-2008 Effective Date: 3-27-2008 (b) Where a building site has two or more frontages, one free-standing 80 square foot sign shall be permitted, and the additional frontages may each be permitted a free-standing sign not to exceed 36 square feet. Source: Ordinance 8-2008 Effective Date: 3-27-2008 (c) A Planned Unit Development Area Identification Sign shall be permitted according to Subdivision 3, Paragraph CC. One sign per street frontage is allowed provided the total area of such sign shall not exceed 80 square feet. In no case shall a frontage have more than one sign, either a free-standing sign or an area identification sign. (d) Readerboard Signs: Readerboard signs may occupy the sign area permitted for free- standing signs. (e) Setback: No sign shall be placed closer than 10 feet to any street right-of-way. (f) Height: Maximum height of free-standing signs shall not exceed 8 feet. (g) Sign Base: (Refer to Subdivision 3, Subparagraph DD). 2. Wall Signs: (a) One building identification sign per wall per street frontage not to exceed 50 square feet is permitted. (b) One identification wall sign per accessory use attached to the exterior wall of the building at the ground floor not to exceed 30 square feet is permitted. (c) Readerboard Signs: Readerboard signs may occupy the sign area permitted for wall signs. (d) Signs shall be uniform in design. Source: Ordinance 8-2008 Effective Date: 3-27-2008 3. Off-site Directional Signs: Two additional Place of Worship, school, or publicly owned land or building directional signs shall be permitted in locations other than the lot, parcel, or tract of land which it applies. Said signs shall be erected on non-public land, or if the sign is one owned by a public body, such directional sign may be erected upon publicly owned property provided: (a) The maximum size of the sign shall not exceed 3 square feet. (b) The owner's permission must be obtained. (c) The sign shall be a minimum height of 4 feet, maximum height of 6 feet. (d) Signs shall be uniform in design. 4. Religious Symbols: Religious symbols shall not be considered part of the free-standing sign or wall sign area. Source: Ordinance 8-2008 Effective Date: 3-27-2008 5. Sign Program: The signage program will be reviewed by the City Planner. 6. Temporary Signs: Temporary signs shall be permitted for a period not to exceed ten days. Such signs shall be not higher than 8 feet and not larger than 32 square feet. Source: Ordinance No.17-2005 Effective Date: 9-15-2005 7. Directional Signs: Directional signs to Places of Worship, schools, or publicly owned land or buildings in existence on the effective date of this Section or amendments thereto, which do not conform to these regulations, shall be allowed to continue in use as provided in Section 11.75. Source: Ordinance No. 18-91 Effective Date: 8-23-91 Prev. Ordinance No. 37-83 Effective Date: 9-30-83 8. Sign Base: (Refer to Subdivision 3, Subparagraph DD). Source: Ordinance No. 18-91 Effective Date: 8-23-91 Prev. Ordinance No. 9-87 Effective Date: 5-7-87 G. Golf Course District Source: Ordinance No. 2-2007 Effective Date: 1-23-07 1. Free-standing Signs: (a) One sign per street frontage is allowed provided the total area of such sign shall not exceed 50 square feet. (b) Setback: No sign shall be placed closer than 10 feet to any street right-of-way. (c) Height: Maximum height of free-standing signs shall not exceed 8 feet. (d) Sign Base: (Refer to Sub. 3, paragraph DD). 2. Wall Signs: One sign per building not to exceed 24 square feet in area. Where a building is located on a corner lot, one sign may be located on each wall facing a street provided one does not exceed 24 square feet and the other does not exceed 18 square feet. All walls signs shall be uniform in design. 3. Temporary Signs: Temporary signs shall be permitted for a period not to exceed ten days. Such signs shall be not higher than 8 feet and not larger than 32 square feet. H. Airport. 1. Wall signs are only permitted on buildings operated by persons, organizations, or businesses that are commercially licensed by the Metropolitan Airport Commission. (a) Walls not facing runway: The total area of all wall signs on any wall of a building shall not exceed 15% of the wall area when the wall area does not exceed 500 square feet. When the wall areas exceeds 500 square feet, the total area of a wall sign shall not exceed 75 square feet, plus 5% of the wall area in excess of 500 square feet, provided that the maximum sign area for any wall sign shall be 300 square feet. Wall area shall be computed individually for each tenant in a multi-tenant building based on the exterior wall area of the space the tenant occupies. (b) Walls facing runway: The total area of all wall signs shall not exceed 30% of the wall area. The maximum total sign area shall be 400 square feet. Wall area shall be computed individually for each tenant in a multi-tenant building based on the exterior wall area of the space the tenant occupies. 2. Free-standing Signs: Are permitted only on sites of buildings operated by persons, organizations, or businesses that are commercially licensed by the Metropolitan Airport Commission. Two free- standing accessory signs shall be permitted for each building site, provided one of the signs is on the side of the building facing the runway. The total area of each sign shall not exceed 80 square feet. The maximum height of free-standing signs shall not exceed 20 feet. 3. Area Identification Signs: Only the Metropolitan Airport Commission may erect such signs. One sign per street frontage is allowed. Area Identification signs shall not exceed 80 square feet and shall not exceed a maximum height of 20 feet. 4. Gate Identification Signs: Only the Metropolitan Airport Commission may erect such signs. One sign at each gate is allowed. Gate identification signs shall not exceed 32 square feet and shall not exceed a height of 10 feet. 5. Building Identification Signs: Only the Metropolitan Airport Commission may erect such signs. One such sign per building is allowed. Building identification signs shall not exceed 6 square feet and must be attached flat against the wall of the building. 6. No other sign is permitted. Source: Ordinance No. 114-84 Effective Date: 11-1-84 Subd. 5. Administration and Enforcement. A. Permits. Except as provided in Subparagraph D below, the owner or occupant of the premises on which a sign is to be displayed, or the owner or installer of such sign, shall file application with the City for permission to display such sign. Permits must be acquired for all existing, new, relocated, modified or redesigned signs except those specifically excepted below. The applicant shall submit with the application, a complete description of the sign and a sketch showing its size, location, manner of construction and such other information as shall be necessary to inform the Building Official of the kind, size, material, construction and location of the sign. The applicant shall also submit at the time of application, the application fee required under Subparagraph B below. The City Manager or the City Manager’s designee shall approve or deny the sign permit no more than 30 days from the receipt of the complete application, including applicable fee. If a sign authorized by permit has not been installed within three months after the date of issuance of said permit, the permit shall become null and void. Source: Ordinance No. 17-2005 Effective Date: 9-15-2005 B. Fees. An application or request for an amendment of this Section or for a permit, variance or other approval relating to this Section shall be set by the Council by ordinance. Source: Ordinance No. 17-2005 Effective Date: 9-15-2005 C. Sign Identification Tag. For any sign for which a permit is required under the provisions of this Section, the permittee shall acquire from the City a tag which shall be conspicuously attached to the lower left front surface of the sign. Such tag shall indicate the number of the sign permit and the date of issuance. Permits and tags must be acquired, and application fees paid for all non-exempt signs existing at the time of adoption of this Section. D. Exemptions: The exemptions permitted by this Subdivision shall apply only to the requirement of a permit, and shall not be construed as excusing the installer of the sign, or the owner of the property upon which the sign is located, from conforming with the other provisions of this Section. No permit is required under this Subdivision for the following signs: 1. A window sign placed within a building and not exceeding 10% of the window area. 2. Signs erected by a governmental unit or public school district. Source: Ordinance No. 17-2005 Effective Date: 9-15-2005 3. Temporary signs as listed in Subdivision 3, Subparagraph H, I, J, K and Y. Source: Ordinance No. 17-2005 Effective Date: 9-15-2005 4. Memorial signs or tablets containing the name of the building, its use and date of erection when cut or built into the walls of the building and constructed of bronze, stone, or marble. 5. Signs which are completely within a building and are not visible from the outside of the building. Source: Ordinance No. 11-2004 Effective Date: 4-1-2004 6. Portable Signs containing Non-Commercial Speech. Source: City Code Effective Date: 9-17-82 7. Signs six (6) square feet or less in size. Source: Ordinance No. 17-2005 Effective Date: 9-15-2005 E. Violations and Fines. If the Chief Building Official or a deputy shall find any sign regulated by this Section is prohibited as to size, location, content, type, number, height or method of construction, or is unsafe, insecure, or a menace to the public, or if any sign (for which a permit is required) has been constructed or erected without a permit (having) first (been) granted to the installer of said sign, or to the owner of the property upon which said sign has been erected, or is improperly maintained, or is in violation of any other provisions of this Section, he shall give written notice of such violation to the owner (of such property) or (the) permittee. If the permittee or owner (of such property) fails to remove or alter the sign so as to comply with the provisions set forth in this Section within (3) days following receipt of said notice: Source: Ordinance No. 33-2004 Effective Date: 12-30-2004 Prev. Ordinance No. 105-84 Effective Date: 9-19-84 1. Such sign shall be deemed to be a nuisance, and may be abated by the City by proceedings taken under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and the cost of abatement, including administration expenses, may be levied as a special assessment against the property upon which the sign is located; and, Source: City Code Effective Date: 9-17-82 2. It is unlawful for any permittee or owner to violate the provisions of this Section. Each period of (3) days within which the sign is not removed or altered shall be deemed to constitute another violation of this Section. No additional licenses shall be granted to anyone in violation of the terms of this Section, or to anyone responsible for the continuance of the violation, until such violation is either corrected or satisfactory arrangements, in the opinion of the Chief Building Inspector, have been made towards the correction of said violation. The Inspector may also withhold building permits for any construction related to a sign maintained in violation of this Section. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Annotated 160.27, the Chief Building Official, or his deputy, shall have the power to remove and destroy signs placed on street right-of-way with no such notice of violation required. Source: Ordinance No. 105-84 Effective Date: 9-19-84 3. Appeals and Variances. A permit applicant or permit holder may appeal any order or determination made by the Chief Building Official or a deputy pursuant to this Section by filing a written appeal with the City Clerk within ten (10) days of the mailing of notice of the order o r determination to the applicant or holder. A notice of appeal shall be in writing and must be personally served upon the City Clerk or deputy within the time provided. A permit applicant or permit holder may also request a hearing for a variance from the literal terms of this Section before the Board of Appeals and Adjustments by filing a form provided by the City and paying the prescribed fees to the City Clerk. Request for variances from the literal provisions of this Section shall only be granted in accordance with City Code Section 2.26. Source: Ordinance No. 17-2005 Effective Date: 9-15-2005 Prev. Ordinance No. 78-13 Effective Date: 5-26-78 4. With respect to signs distributed or posted by a person, committee, or organization except pursuant to a lease or license with the property owner, the written notice of violation required by Subd. 5.E. herein may be given to the person, committee or organization who prepares, disseminates, issues, posts, installs or owns the sign, or the persons, committee or organization who causes the preparation, dissemination, issuance, posting, or installation of the sign, or the owner or occupant of the premises on which such sign is displayed. If such person, committee, organization, owner or occupant fails to remove or alter the sign so as to comply with the provision set forth in this Section within 3 days following receipt of said notice, then such failure is deemed unlawful and such persons, committee, organization, owner, or occupant shall be subject to the same liabilities and penalties as are permittees and owners under Subd. 5.E. 1. and 2. Source: Ordinance No. 17-2005 Effective Date: 9-15-2005 Prev. Ordinance No. 105-84 Effective Date: 9-20-84 Subd. 6. Repealed. Source: Ordinance No. 17-2005 Effective Date: 9-15-2005 Subd. 7. Dynamic Displays. A. Findings. Studies show that there is a correlation between Dynamic Displays on signs and the distraction of highway drivers. Distraction can lead to traffic accidents. Drivers can be distracted not only by a changing message, but also by knowing that the sign has a changing message. Drivers may watch a sign waiting for the next change to occur. Additionally, drivers are more distracted by special effects used to change the message, such as fade-ins and fade-outs. Time and temperature signs appear to be an exception to these concerns because the messages are short, easily absorbed, and become inaccurate without frequent changes. Despite these public safety concerns, there is merit to allowing new technologies to easily update messages. Except as prohibited by state or federal law, sign owners should have the opportunity to use these technologies with certain restrictions. The restrictions are intended to minimize potential driver distraction and to minimize proliferation in residential districts where signs can adversely impact residential character. The City finds that dynamic displays should be allowed on signs but with significant controls to minimize their proliferation and their potential threats to public safety. B. Permitted Sign Type and Locations. Dynamic Displays are permitted solely as Free-standing Signs and only in the Commercial Regional (C-Reg), Commercial Regional Service (C-Reg-Ser), Community Commercial (C-Com), Neighborhood Commercial (N- Com) Office (OFC), Town Center (TC-C), Public (Pu), and Industrial (I, I-2, I-5 & I-Gen) zoning districts. C. Duration of Image. A Dynamic Display’s image, or any portion thereof, may not change more often than once every 20 minutes, except one for which changes are necessary to correct hour-and-minute, date, or temperature information. A display of time, date, or temperature must remain for at least 20 minutes before changing to a different display, but the time, date, or temperature information itself may change no more often than once every three seconds. D. Transition. If a Dynamic Display’s image or any portion thereof changes, the change sequence must instantaneous without any special effects. E. Prohibition on Video Display. No portion of a Dynamic Display may change any part of its sign face by a method of display characterized by motion or pictorial imagery, or depict action or a special effect to imitate movement, or display pictorials or graphics in a progression of frames that gives the illusion of motion of any kind. F. Prohibition on Fluctuating or Flashing Illumination. No portion of a Dynamic Display image may fluctuate in light intensity or use intermittent, strobe or moving light, or light that changes in intensity in sudden transitory bursts, streams, zooms, twinkles, sparkles or in any other manner that creates the illusion of movement. G. Audio. Dynamic Displays shall not be equipped with audio speakers. H. Malfunctions. Dynamic Displays must be designed and equipped to freeze the sign face in one position if a malfunction occurs. Dynamic Displays must also be equipped with a means to immediately discontinue the display if it malfunctions, and the sign owner or operator must immediately turn off the display when notified by the City that it is not complying with the standards of this ordinance. I. Brightness. All Dynamic Displays shall meet the following brightness standards: 1. No Dynamic Display may exceed a maximum illumination of 5,000 nits (candelas per square meter) during daylight hours and a maximum illumination of 500 nits (candelas per square meter) between dusk to dawn as measured from the sign’s face at maximum brightness. 2. All Dynamic Displays having illumination by means other than natural light must be equipped with a dimmer control or other mechanism that automatically controls the sign’s brightness to comply with the requirements of this Section. 3. No Dynamic Display may be of such intensity or brilliance that it interferes with the effectiveness of an official traffic sign, device or signal. 4. The owner or controller of the Dynamic Display must adjust the sign to meet these brightness standards in accordance with the City's instructions. The adjustment must be made immediately upon notice of non-compliance from the City. 5. A written certification from the sign manufacturer that light intensity has been preset to conform to the brightness levels established by code and that the preset level is protected from end user manipulation by password protected software or other method. This would offer the advantage of ensuring that electronic signs at a minimum cannot exceed the standards. J. Dynamic displays are allowed only on free standing signs in the permitted districts. Dynamic displays may occupy no more than 35% percent of the actual copy and graphic area. The remainder of the sign must not have the capability to have dynamic displays even if not used. Only one, contiguous dynamic display area is allowed on a sign face. Source: Ordinance No.10-2008 Effective Date: 4-24-2008 STAFF REPORT: TO: Planning Commission FROM: Regina Dean, Senior Planner DATE: August 7, 2015 SUBJECT: City Code Amendment— City Code Chapter 11, Section 11.70 relating to Sign Permits. BACKGROUND In 2013, staff proposed changes to City Code Section 11.70 (sign permits). The changes were recommended by staff as a result of current trends in sign permit inquiries and requests. In early 2013, Staff and the City Attorney began working to draft changes. The proposed code changes were presented to the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce Government Committee. Feedback was positive. The item was then presented to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the code changes to City Council. When the code changes were presented to the City Council concerns were discussed which included increased sign clutter, enforcement action on temporary signs, and potential conflicting language in the city code. City Council closed the public hearing and directed staff to revise recommended changes and to reach out to the Eden Prairie Chamber Government Committee and Planning Commission prior to bringing changes forward again. On May 12, 2015 Staff presented proposed sign code changes to the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce Government Committee based on the 2013 City Council direction. The proposed changes where feedback was requested included free standing signs, menu boards, directional signs and for lease signs. The Government Committee members suggested that City staff reach out to local commercial real estate organizations for additional stakeholder feedback on temporary “for lease signs”. In June 2015, staff met with representatives from the Commercial Real Estate Association (NAIOP), the Minnesota Commercial Association of Real Estate/Realtors (MNCAR), Colliers, CB Richard Ellis and Big Ink Sign Company to obtain feedback on proposed sign code changes. In July 2015, staff worked with a representative from MNCAR to distribute the proposed code language to 63 commercial real estate brokers with 127 active listings within the City to obtain additional comment. Since the outreach to commercial real estate professionals was completed staff became aware of a June 18, 2015 Supreme Court decision that affects content based sign regulations. This court decision will require staff to conduct a comprehensive review of the sign ordinance and will result in revisions to the sign regulations. Any changes considered during this process that are related to content based messages have been delayed pending the comprehensive review of the code. The changes that staff is bringing forward at this time do not affect content. SUMMARY OF POTENTIAL CODE CHANGES The chart below shows the sign sections that were evaluated by City staff, a summary of the current City Code 11.70 (sign permits), a summary of the proposed changes in 2013, and 2015 staff recommendations. Sign Section Evaluated Summary of Current Code Summary of Proposed Change (2013) Recommended Change (2015) City Entry Monument Signs • City Entry Monument signs not defined in code. • Code prevents any other signage than those directing vehicle or pedestrian movements or pertaining to traffic control safety to be erected in the public right of way. • No sign permit is required for signs erected by a governmental unit or public school district. New proposal for 2015 Proposal to add a definition for City Entry Monument signs. Proposal to add City Entry Monument Signs to the list of exceptions to be placed within the public right of way. Wall Signs- Commercial Zoning Districts • Single tenant buildings currently have a 300 sq. ft. maximum wall sign size. • There is currently no maximum size sign for multi-tenant buildings. New proposal for 2015 Revise code so there is a maximum 300 square feet for wall signs on a multi-tenant building. Wall Signs— Industrial and Office • Wall sign language currently references allowable signage per accessory use. New proposal for 2015 Revise code language from “accessory use” to “rentable space” Double face sign spacing • Signs that are double faced have a maximum of 18 inches allowed between sign faces. • Double face sign spacing to 36 inches Revise code so the maximum distance between signs is 30 inches. Specify that the sign width is for free- standing signs only. A draft of the proposed ordinance and a red-lined version of proposed changes to City Code Chapter 11.70 (sign permits) are also included in the Planning Commission packet. The Commission is asked to recommend approval of the proposed sign code ordinance to the City Council. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the Sign Code amendments. APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2015 7:00 P.M., CITY CENTER Council Chambers 8080 Mitchell Road COMMISSION MEMBERS: Jon Stoltz, John Kirk, Travis Wuttke, Ann Higgins, Charles Weber, Andrew Pieper, Ed Farr STAFF MEMBERS: Julie Klima, City Planner Rod Rue, City Engineer Matt Bourne, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources Julie Krull, Recording Secretary I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – ROLL CALL Chair Stoltz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Wuttke, seconded by Kirk, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 7-0. III. MINUTES A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JULY 27, 2015 MOTION by Kirk, seconded by Higgins, to approve the Planning Commission Minutes. Motion carried 7-0. IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS V. PUBLIC MEETINGS VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS C. CITY CODE AMENDMENT – SIGN CODE by City of Eden Prairie Request to: • Amend City Code Chapter 11, Section 11.70 relating to Sign Permits including adding or amending requirements for entry monument signs, free standing signs and wall signs. Eden Prairie Planning Commission Minutes August 10, 2015 Page 2 Klima said in 2013, City Staff proposed changes to City Code relating to signs. The changes were recommended by staff as a result of current trends in sign permit inquiries and requests. The proposed code changes were presented to the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce Government Committee. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the code changes to the City council. When the code changes were presented to the City Council concerns were discussed which included increased sign clutter, enforcement action on temporary signs, and potential conflicting language in the city code. City Council closed the public hearing and directed staff to revise recommended changes and to reach out to the Chamber Government Committee and Planning Commission prior to bringing changes forward again. In 2015, staff began outreach with the Chamber Government Committee and commercial real estate professional to obtain feedback on proposed revisions to the city code. Since the outreach was completed, staff became aware of a June 18, 2015 Supreme Court decision that affects content based sign regulations. This court decision will require staff to conduct a comprehensive review of the sign ordinance and will result in revisions to the sign regulations. At this time, Staff is proposing minor changes to the sign regulations in city code. The proposed language for entry monument signs, free standing signs and wall signs are not impacted by the recent Supreme Court decision. A summary of the proposed changes is located in the second chart in the staff report. Staff recommends approval of the Sign Code amendments. Wuttke asked how the entry monument signs and LRT will coincide with each other. Klima said there are several entry monument signs planned in Eden Prairie at prominent entry points to the City. The entry monument signs are not directly related to the proposed LRT alignment. Farr asked if public easements are obtained from the property owners and will there be front yard perimeter easements. Klima said the City does obtain perimeter easements and the sign setback requirements vary by zoning district. Chair Stoltz opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input. MOTION by Kirk, seconded by Weber, to close the public hearing. Motion carried 7-0. MOTION by Kirk, seconded by Pieper, to recommend approval of the Amendment to City Code Chapter 11, Section 11.70 relating to Sign Permits including adding or amending requirements for entry monument signs, free standing signs and wall signs based on the information included in the staff report dated August 7, 2015. Motion carried 7-0. Eden Prairie Planning Commission Minutes August 10, 2015 Page 3 VII. PLANNERS’ REPORT No Planners’ Report VIII. MEMBERS’ REPORT A. COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE –LIGHT RAIL No Members’ Report IX. CONTINUING BUSINESS No continuing business. X. NEW BUSINESS No new business. XI. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Weber, seconded by Higgins, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 7-0. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA SECTION: Payment of Claims DATE: September 1, 2015 DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Sue Kotchevar, Office of the City Manager/Finance ITEM DESCRIPTION: Payment of Claims ITEM NO.: Requested Action Move to: Approve the Payment of Claims as submitted (roll call vote) Synopsis Checks 240320-240594 Wire Transfers 1011606-1011750 July Purchasing Card Report City of Eden Prairie Council Check Summary 9/1/2015 Division Amount Division Amount General 1,077,186 803 Escrow Fund 16,981 100 City Manager 288 806 SAC Agency Fund 32,305 111 Customer Service 6,385 807 Benefits Fund 246,446 112 Human Resources 675 809 Investment Fund 1,335 113 Communications 3,150 810 Workers Comp Insurance 163,241 114 Benefits & Training 1,403 811 Property Insurance 118,211 131 Finance 81 812 Fleet Internal Service 93,417 132 Housing and Community Services 3,250 813 IT Internal Service 19,112 133 Planning 1,404 814 Facilities Capital ISF 10,710 136 Public Safety Communications 11,825 815 Facilites Operating ISF 29,276 138 Community Development Admin.613 816 Facilites City Center ISF 46,580 150 Park Administration 4,036 817 Facilites Comm. Center ISF 38,575 151 Park Maintenance 36,940 Total Internal Service Funds 816,189 153 Organized Athletics 69 154 Community Center 18,234 156 Youth Programs 20,166 Report Total 5,494,768 157 Special Events 10,310 158 Senior Center 296 162 Arts 2,348 163 Outdoor Center 4,831 164 Park Rental Facilities 199 168 Arts Center 1,346 180 Police 42,521 184 Fire 28,854 201 Street Maintenance 1,398,405 202 Street Lighting 66,087 Total General Fund 2,740,901 301 CDBG 5,850 303 Cemetary Operation 535 312 Recycle Rebate 146 Total Special Revenue Funds 6,531 442 2012B G.O. Refund Capital Imp 525 Total Debt Services 525 309 DWI Forfeiture 10,988 314 Liquor Compliance 1,500 315 Economic Development 92,054 317 Eden Prairie Players 2,320 513 CIP Pavement Management 5,558 528 Shady Oak Rd-CR 61 North 14,000 529 Shady Oak Rd-CR 61 South 1,079,481 534 WEST 70TH ST. EXTENSION 126 Total Capital Projects 1,206,028 601 Prairie Village Liquor 76,628 602 Den Road Liquor 131,402 603 Prairie View Liquor 73,970 605 Den Road Building 376 701 Water Fund 127,709 702 Sewer Fund 290,113 703 Storm Drainage Fund 24,397 Total Enterprise Funds 724,596 City of Eden Prairie Council Check Register 9/1/2015 Check #Amount Supplier / Explanation Account Description Business Unit Explanation 240487 1,079,481 C S MCCROSSAN CONSTRUCTION INC Improvement Contracts Shady Oak Rd-CR 61 South Shady Oak Interchange 240567 1,074,447 RJM CONSTRUCTION INC Building CmtyCtr Pool Upgrade/Expansion Aquatics & Fitness Expansion 240479 910,927 BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS INC Asphalt Overlay Street Maintenance Asphalt Overlay 240471 476,556 ALLIED BLACKTOP CO Seal Coating Street Maintenance Seal Coating 240544 285,393 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL SE MCES User Fee Sewer Utility - General Waste Water Services 240521 246,446 HEALTHPARTNERS Accounts Receivable Health and Benefits Health Insurance 240536 163,241 LEAGUE MN CITIES INS TRUST Workers Comp Insurance Workers Comp Insurance Workers Comp Insurance 1011749 130,059 XCEL ENERGY Electric Public Safety Communications Electric Service 240537 118,211 LEAGUE MN CITIES INS TRUST Insurance Property Insurance Property Insurance 240354 72,130 COLUMBINE TOWNHOMES TIF Payment Project Fund 1011670 65,943 XCEL ENERGY Electric Outdoor Center 240398 45,486 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO Liquor Product Received Prairie View Liquor Store 240543 31,982 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Other Revenue SAC Agency Fund 240412 29,256 MINNESOTA DEPT OF HEALTH Licenses, Permits, Taxes Water Testing 240530 27,210 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO Liquor Product Received Den Road Liquor Store 240554 24,709 NELSON AUTO CENTER, INC Autos Park and Recreation 1011662 24,185 STREICHERS Protective Clothing Police 240438 19,255 SOUTHERN WINE & SPIRITS OF MN Liquor Product Received Prairie Village Liquor Store 240592 17,502 WIRTZ BEVERAGE MINNESOTA BEER INC Liquor Product Received Den Road Liquor Store 1011663 17,192 THORPE DISTRIBUTING Liquor Product Received Prairie Village Liquor Store 240556 16,824 OLD REPUBLIC NAT'L TITLE INS CO Other Contracted Services Project Fund 1011638 15,998 BIFFS INC Waste Disposal Park Maintenance 240539 15,993 MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY Motor Fuels Fleet Operating 240382 15,725 H & L MESABI Equipment Parts Fleet Operating 240432 15,000 RUZIC, JOSEPH Deposits Escrow 240425 14,748 PHILLIPS WINE AND SPIRITS INC Liquor Product Received Den Road Liquor Store 240565 14,000 REALTY ASSOCIATES FUND VIII LP Right of Way & Easement Shady Oak Rd-CR 61 North 240397 13,860 JJ TAYLOR DISTRIBUTING MINNESOTA Liquor Product Received Prairie Village Liquor Store 240456 13,527 WIRTZ BEVERAGE MINNESOTA Liquor Product Received Den Road Liquor Store 1011706 11,979 2ND WIND EXERCISE Operating Supplies Fitness Center 1011693 11,296 PARALLEL TECHNOLOGIES INC Other Assets Public Safety Communications 1011644 10,930 EMERGENCY APPARATUS MAINTENANCE INC Equipment Repair & Maint Fleet Operating 240443 10,926 STATE FARM BANK Miscellaneous DWI Forfeiture 1011613 10,224 DAY DISTRIBUTING Liquor Product Received Prairie Village Liquor Store 240529 9,369 JJ TAYLOR DISTRIBUTING MINNESOTA Liquor Product Received Prairie Village Liquor Store 240457 9,026 WIRTZ BEVERAGE MINNESOTA BEER INC Liquor Product Received Prairie Village Liquor Store 1011741 8,683 THORPE DISTRIBUTING Liquor Product Received Den Road Liquor Store 1011684 8,675 GL SPORTS CAMPS, LLC Instructor Service Camps 1011679 8,585 DAY DISTRIBUTING Liquor Product Received Prairie View Liquor Store 240407 8,546 MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY Motor Fuels Fleet Operating 240591 8,354 WIRTZ BEVERAGE MINNESOTA Liquor Product Received Prairie Village Liquor Store 240516 8,347 GRAYMONT Treatment Chemicals Water Treatment Plant 1011672 8,281 ZIEGLER INC Other Rentals July 4th Celebration 240380 8,080 GRAYMONT Treatment Chemicals Water Treatment Plant 1011617 7,715 GREENSIDE INC Contract Svcs - Lawn Maint.City Hall - CAM 1011651 7,404 HAWKINS INC Treatment Chemicals Water Treatment Plant 1011645 6,800 ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESS INC Other Contracted Services Facilities Capital 240560 6,735 PHILLIPS WINE AND SPIRITS INC Liquor Product Received Den Road Liquor Store Check #Amount Supplier / Explanation Account Description Business Unit Explanation 1011716 6,384 CDW GOVERNMENT INC.Other Hardware IT Operating 240415 6,250 MN CIT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION Conference/Training Police 1011745 6,119 WALL TRENDS INC Other Contracted Services Police City Center 240333 6,081 ASTLEFORD EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC Equipment Repair & Maint Fleet Operating 240401 6,020 LANO EQUIPMENT INC Repair & Maint. Supplies Fleet Operating 1011609 5,558 BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION Testing - Soil Boring CIP Pavement Management 240405 5,494 LYNCH, MIKE Instructor Service Camps 240571 5,412 SOUTHERN WINE & SPIRITS OF MN Liquor Product Received Den Road Liquor Store 1011738 5,287 ST CROIX ENVIRONMENTAL INC Other Contracted Services Water Wells 240585 5,061 VERIZON WIRELESS Other Contracted Services IT Operating 240345 4,850 BLUE OX HEATING & AIR LLC Other Contracted Services Rehab 1011665 4,740 US HEALTH WORKS MEDICAL GRP MN, PC Health & Fitness Fire 240488 4,648 CANADA GOOSE MANAGEMENT INC Other Contracted Services Storm Drainage 240376 4,354 GENERAL OFFICE PRODUCTS COMPANY Supplies - General Bldg Arts Center 240444 4,306 SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION Building Repair & Maint.Fire Station #1 240518 4,000 HALF PINT HORSE FOUNDATION Instructor Service Outdoor Center 240520 3,954 HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS LTD Repair & Maint. Supplies Water System Maintenance 1011668 3,736 WINE COMPANY, THE Liquor Product Received Prairie Village Liquor Store 1011631 3,676 VAN PAPER COMPANY Tenant 1 - Cleaning Suppli Park Shelters 240336 3,640 BAKER Other Contracted Services Economic Development Fund 240547 3,534 MINNESOTA PIPE AND EQUIPMENT*Small Tools Water System Maintenance 1011713 3,496 BARR ENGINEERING COMPANY Other Contracted Services Storm Drainage 1011733 3,488 PIONEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY Operating Supplies Park Maintenance 240514 3,465 GENERAL OFFICE PRODUCTS COMPANY Repair & Maint. Supplies Public Works/Parks 240335 3,413 AVR INC Seal Coating Street Maintenance 240590 3,330 WINE MERCHANTS INC Liquor Product Received Den Road Liquor Store 240448 3,250 TEENS ALONE Other Contracted Services Housing and Community Service 240391 3,126 IMPACT PROVEN SOLUTIONS Other Contracted Services Water Accounting 1011627 3,122 STAR EQUIPMENT INC Capital Under $25,000 Fleet Operating 240461 3,000 POWERPLAN OIB Postage Customer Service 240473 2,907 ARTISAN BEER COMPANY Liquor Product Received Den Road Liquor Store 240490 2,880 CENTERPOINT ENERGY Street Permits General Fund 1011618 2,859 JOHN DEERE LANDSCAPES/LESCO Landscape Materials/Supp Capital Outlay Parks 240526 2,741 HOHENSTEINS INC Liquor Product Received Den Road Liquor Store 1011699 2,670 VAN PAPER COMPANY Cleaning Supplies City Center Operations 240559 2,629 PAUSTIS & SONS COMPANY Liquor Product Received Den Road Liquor Store 240455 2,548 WINE MERCHANTS INC Liquor Product Received Prairie View Liquor Store 1011709 2,537 ANCHOR PAPER COMPANY Office Supplies Customer Service 240389 2,514 HOHENSTEINS INC Liquor Product Received Den Road Liquor Store 1011666 2,505 WALL TRENDS INC Contract Svcs - General Bldg Fitness/Conference - Cmty Ctr 240552 2,450 MRPA Conference/Training Parks Administration 1011648 2,402 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY Repair & Maint. Supplies Fleet Operating 240434 2,400 SCOTT COUNTY TREASURER Tuition Reimbursement/School Police 240545 2,376 MHSRC/RANGE Tuition Reimbursement/School Police 1011721 2,340 EMERGENCY APPARATUS MAINTENANCE INC Equipment Testing/Cert.Fire 240365 2,320 EDINA, CITY OF Other Contracted Services Communications 1011667 2,320 WENGER CORPORATION Operating Supplies Eden Prairie Players 240356 2,308 CRETEX CONCRETE PRODUCTS MIDWEST INC Repair & Maint. Supplies Storm Drainage 1011702 2,254 WHITE, BECKI Conference/Training Fire 1011700 2,214 VINOCOPIA Liquor Product Received Den Road Liquor Store 1011710 2,173 A-SCAPE INC Contract Svcs - Lawn Maint.Arts Center 240427 2,100 PINE PRODUCTS INC Landscape Materials/Supp Park Maintenance Check #Amount Supplier / Explanation Account Description Business Unit Explanation 240561 2,100 PINE PRODUCTS INC Landscape Materials/Supp Park Maintenance 240378 2,033 GRAPE BEGINNINGS Liquor Product Received Prairie Village Liquor Store 240522 2,026 HENNEPIN COUNTY ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Board of Prisoner Police 240577 2,025 STRATEGIC INSIGHTS INC Software Maintenance IT Operating 240486 2,002 BUSINESS IMPACT GROUP Clothing & Uniforms Fire 240480 2,000 BIZSTORY.BIZ, LLC.Other Contracted Services Police 240508 1,945 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE Process Control Equipment Water Wells 240330 1,789 ARTISAN BEER COMPANY Liquor Product Received Prairie Village Liquor Store 240406 1,754 M R SIGN Signs Traffic Signs 240505 1,738 DUSTY'S BODY SHOP INC Equipment Repair & Maint Fire 240416 1,723 NAC Contract Svcs - HVAC Fitness/Conference - Cmty Ctr 1011637 1,704 BELLBOY CORPORATION Liquor Product Received Prairie Village Liquor Store 240579 1,694 TRAFFIC CONTROL CORPORATION Equipment Repair & Maint Traffic Signals 1011717 1,641 CENTERPOINT ENERGY Gas Water Treatment Plant 240489 1,641 CARVER COUNTY LICENSE CENTER Autos Park and Recreation 1011703 1,554 WSB & ASSOCIATES INC Design & Engineering Planning & Development 1011653 1,550 HORIZON COMMERCIAL POOL SUPPLY Supplies - Pool Pool Maintenance 240342 1,529 BERNICK'S WINE Liquor Product Received Den Road Liquor Store 1011643 1,510 DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP INC Repair & Maint. Supplies Water Metering 240423 1,506 PAUSTIS & SONS COMPANY Liquor Product Received Prairie Village Liquor Store 1011632 1,504 VINOCOPIA Liquor Product Received Prairie Village Liquor Store 240424 1,500 PETTY CASH-POLICE DEPT Miscellaneous Liquor Compliance 1011708 1,491 ABM EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY COMPANY Equipment Parts Fleet Operating 240511 1,482 FIRE SAFETY USA INC Repair & Maint. Supplies Fire 240454 1,420 WILSON ENVIRONMENTAL LLC Landscape Materials/Supp Storm Drainage 240371 1,417 FIRE SAFETY USA INC Equipment Repair & Maint Fleet Operating 1011636 1,382 ANCHOR PAPER COMPANY Office Supplies Police 240429 1,366 PLASTIC BAG MART Liquor Product Received Den Road Liquor Store 1011640 1,356 CDW GOVERNMENT INC.Other Hardware IT Operating 240574 1,343 SPORTS UNLIMITED Instructor Service Camps 240484 1,342 BRICKS 4 KIDZ Instructor Service Camps 240583 1,335 US BANK Interest Investment Fund 240573 1,330 SPIRIT APPAREL AND STUFF Clothing & Uniforms Special Events Admin 1011747 1,323 WINE COMPANY, THE Liquor Product Received Den Road Liquor Store 1011730 1,314 MTI DISTRIBUTING INC Equipment Parts Fleet Operating 1011722 1,287 GRAINGER Supplies - Electrical Fleet Operating 240517 1,280 H & L MESABI Equipment Parts Fleet Operating 240538 1,200 LIGHT, REGINA M Other Contracted Services Theatre Initiative 1011658 1,180 PETERSON BROS ROOFING AND CONSTRUCTION Contract Svcs - Roof Fire Station #2 240510 1,176 EULL'S MANUFACTURING CO INC Repair & Maint. Supplies Storm Drainage 240582 1,157 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, VMC Operating Supplies Police 240331 1,146 ARVIG Fiber Lease Payments IT Operating 240568 1,125 ROBERT C VOGEL Other Contracted Services Heritage Preservation 1011698 1,116 USA MOBILITY WIRELESS INC Pager & Cell Phone IT Operating 240348 1,098 BRICKS 4 KIDZ Instructor Service Camps 240513 1,096 GALCO Equipment Parts Water Treatment Plant 1011676 1,082 BOUNDLESS NETWORK Special Event Fees Fitness Admin. 1011727 1,055 KIDCREATE STUDIO Instructor Service Arts Center 240546 1,042 MIDWEST COCA COLA BOTTLING COMPANY Merchandise for Resale Den Road Liquor Store 240344 969 BLOOMINGTON SECURITY SOLUTIONS Repair & Maint. Supplies Water Wells 1011624 964 QUALITY PROPANE Motor Fuels Ice Arena Maintenance 1011677 959 CHEMSEARCH Supplies - HVAC City Hall - CAM Check #Amount Supplier / Explanation Account Description Business Unit Explanation 240440 948 SPORTS UNLIMITED Instructor Service Camps 240337 893 BARTNIK, JULENE Refunds Storm Drainage 1011711 886 ASPEN EQUIPMENT CO.Autos Water Distribution 240563 872 PRAIRIE RESTORATIONS INC Other Contracted Services Crestwood Park 240498 868 COSTCO Operating Supplies Emergency Preparedness 240472 855 AMERIPRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SERVICES Janitor Service Fire 240329 850 ARMOR MECHANICAL Deposits Escrow 240408 832 MAROTTA, VIC Instructor Service Lesson Skills Development 240464 830 3CMA Dues & Subscriptions Communications 240322 823 PETTY CASH Operating Supplies Tennis 240421 814 PAPCO INC Cleaning Supplies Fitness/Conference - Cmty Ctr 240450 789 VOICE & DATA NETWORKS INC Other Hardware IT Capital 240385 765 HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS LTD Repair & Maint. Supplies Storm Drainage 1011690 765 JOHN HENRY FOSTER MINNESOTA INC Maintenance Contracts Water Wells 1011611 757 CLAREY'S SAFETY EQUIPMENT Safety Supplies Emergency Preparedness 240439 693 SPARTAN STAFFING LLC Other Contracted Services Park Maintenance 1011629 640 STONEBROOKE Autos Water Distribution 240478 636 BAUER BUILT TIRE AND BATTERY Tires Fleet Operating 240528 623 INDEED BREWING COMPANY LLC Liquor Product Received Den Road Liquor Store 1011692 622 MCGINTY-VANSICKLE, PATTI Tuition Reimbursement/School Organizational Services 1011729 598 MENARDS Landscape Materials/Supp Fire 1011689 595 JOHN DEERE LANDSCAPES/LESCO Landscape Materials/Supp Utility Operations - General 240340 595 BECKER ARENA PRODUCTS INC Repair & Maint - Ice Rink Ice Arena Maintenance 240442 595 STAR Conference/Training Facilities Staff 240363 592 E A SWEEN COMPANY Merchandise for Resale Concessions 240572 572 SPARTAN STAFFING LLC Other Contracted Services Park Maintenance 240437 568 SOUTH METRO CONCRETE PUMPING INC Repair & Maint. Supplies Storm Drainage 240515 547 GRAPE BEGINNINGS Liquor Product Received Prairie View Liquor Store 1011625 546 ROSE, ALECIA Travel Expense Human Resources 1011707 541 A TO Z RENTAL CENTER Repair & Maint. Supplies Sewer System Maintenance 1011630 530 TITAN ENERGY SYSTEMS Contract Svcs - Fire/Life/Safe Fire Station #2 1011626 529 SHAMROCK GROUP, INC - ACE ICE Liquor Product Received Prairie Village Liquor Store 1011734 527 PRAIRIE ELECTRIC COMPANY Contract Svcs - Electrical City Hall - CAM 1011655 527 MTI DISTRIBUTING INC Equipment Parts Fleet Operating 240451 525 WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA NA Paying Agent 2012B GO Refund Capital Improv 240469 524 AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES Repair & Maint. Supplies Storm Drainage 1011723 512 HORIZON COMMERCIAL POOL SUPPLY Supplies - Pool Pool Maintenance 240506 512 E A SWEEN COMPANY Merchandise for Resale Concessions 1011696 503 SHAMROCK GROUP, INC - ACE ICE Liquor Product Received Den Road Liquor Store 240334 500 AUTUMN RIDGE TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION Other Contracted Services Rehab 240420 500 OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTS INC Other Contracted Services Pleasant Hill Cemetery 240523 500 HENNEPIN COUNTY ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Other Contracted Services Rehab 240534 500 KRAFT TREE SERVICE INC Other Contracted Services Tree Removal 1011660 500 SHADYWOOD TREE EXPERTS INC Other Contracted Services Tree Removal 240467 482 ABRA AUTO BODY & GLASS Equipment Repair & Maint Fleet Operating 1011736 481 REINDERS INC Operating Supplies Park Maintenance 1011680 480 EXTREME BEVERAGE Liquor Product Received Den Road Liquor Store 1011641 477 CENTERPOINT ENERGY Gas Arts Center 240459 461 PETTY CASH-POLICE DEPT Clothing & Uniforms Police 240491 461 CENTURYLINK Wireless Subscription IT Telephone 1011650 454 GRAINGER Supplies - Electrical Water Metering 1011620 452 MCARTHUR, JANET JEREMIAH Mileage & Parking Community Development Admin. Check #Amount Supplier / Explanation Account Description Business Unit Explanation 240338 443 BAUER BUILT TIRE AND BATTERY Tires Fleet Operating 1011731 438 NEW FRANCE WINE COMPANY Liquor Product Received Den Road Liquor Store 240527 432 HOTSY MINNESOTA Equipment Repair & Maint Fleet Operating 1011748 428 WM MUELLER AND SONS INC Repair & Maint. Supplies Sewer System Maintenance 1011719 428 DAIKIN APPLIED Contract Svcs - HVAC Police City Center 240428 424 PINNACLE DISTRIBUTING Liquor Product Received Den Road Liquor Store 1011712 416 ASPEN WASTE SYSTEMS INC.Waste Disposal Public Works/Parks 1011633 391 YOUNGSTEDTS COLLISION CENTER Equipment Repair & Maint Fleet Operating 1011725 386 J&D WINDOW CLEANING Janitor Service - General Bldg Den Road Building 240462 385 SCOTT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Deposits Escrow 1011669 376 WM MUELLER AND SONS INC Patching Asphalt Street Maintenance 240542 375 MEACK, TOM Other Contracted Services Community Band 240476 374 AVR INC Repair & Maint. Supplies Storm Drainage 1011704 371 ZEP MANUFACTURING CO Lubricants & Additives Fleet Operating 240352 366 CBIZ FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS INC Other Contracted Services Organizational Services 1011740 358 STREICHERS Clothing & Uniforms Police 1011635 351 ABM EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY COMPANY Equipment Repair & Maint Fleet Operating 240366 351 EMERGENCY RESPONSE SOLUTIONS Equipment Parts Emergency Preparedness 1011687 345 GREATAMERICA FINANCIAL SVCS Postage Customer Service 240507 339 EDEN PRAIRIE BASEBALL ASSN Operating Supplies July 4th Celebration 240540 339 MASTER CRAFT LABELS INC Fire Prevention Supplies Fire 240594 335 SCOTT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Deposits Escrow 240504 330 DRIVER & VEHICLE SERVICES Operating Supplies Police 1011615 330 FASTENAL COMPANY Repair & Maint. Supplies Fleet Operating 240446 327 SYSCO WESTERN MINNESOTA Merchandise for Resale Concessions 240419 324 OLSEN'S EMBROIDERY/COMPANY Operating Supplies Storm Drainage 240372 322 FLAIR FOUNTAINS 02 Repair & Maint. Supplies Purgatory Creek Park 1011714 310 BELLBOY CORPORATION Liquor Product Received Den Road Liquor Store 1011678 307 COX, KIM Travel Expense Fire 1011639 301 BOYER TRUCKS Equipment Parts Fleet Operating 240431 300 QUALITY REFRIGERATION Equipment Repair & Maint Concessions 240474 299 ASPEN MILLS Clothing & Uniforms Fire 1011724 296 IDEAL SERVICE INC Repair & Maint. Supplies Water Wells 240367 295 ENKI BREWING COMPANY INC Liquor Product Received Den Road Liquor Store 1011688 289 HACH COMPANY Laboratory Chemicals Water Treatment Plant 240339 286 BAUHAUS BREW LABS, LLC Liquor Product Received Den Road Liquor Store 240535 285 LANO EQUIPMENT INC Equipment Parts Fleet Operating 240483 285 BOURGET IMPORTS Liquor Product Received Den Road Liquor Store 240323 284 AAA LAMBERTS LANDSCAPE PRODUCTS INC Landscape Materials/Supp Storm Drainage 1011642 280 DAIKIN APPLIED Contract Svcs - HVAC City Hall - CAM 240355 278 COMCAST Wireless Subscription IT Operating 240413 278 MINNESOTA VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE Electric Sewer Liftstation 1011720 275 ECM PUBLISHERS INC Advertising Prairie Village Liquor Store 240533 269 KENDELL DOORS & HARDWARE INC Supplies - Security Pool Maintenance 1011649 268 GINA MARIAS INC Operating Supplies Police 1011664 268 TWIN CITY SEED CO Landscape Materials/Supp Storm Drainage 240550 267 MINUTEMAN PRESS Fire Prevention Supplies Fire 240589 267 WATER CONSERVATION SERVICES INC OCS-Utility Locates Water System Maintenance 240436 264 SONBARSE, ANJALI Deposits-P&R Refunds Community Center Admin 1011657 264 PARLEY LAKE WINERY Liquor Product Received Prairie Village Liquor Store 240501 261 DEALER AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES INC Equipment Parts Fleet Operating 1011750 253 ZIEGLER INC Equipment Parts Fleet Operating Check #Amount Supplier / Explanation Account Description Business Unit Explanation 240370 253 FINANCE & COMMERCE INC Legal Notices Publishing West 70th St Extension 1011682 250 FASTENAL COMPANY Safety Supplies Fleet Operating 240566 245 RETROFIT COMPANIES, INC, THE Supplies - Electrical Police City Center 240588 245 WARNING LITES Seal Coating Street Maintenance 240449 243 TRANSUNION RISK & ALTERNATIVE DATA Other Contracted Services Police 1011647 242 FEDEX KINKO'S OFFICE AND PRINT SERVICES Office Supplies Utility Operations - General 1011718 242 CONCRETE CUTTING & CORING INC Equipment Repair & Maint Sewer System Maintenance 240555 240 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE Other Contracted Services Organizational Services 240465 234 AAA LAMBERTS LANDSCAPE PRODUCTS INC Landscape Materials/Supp Storm Drainage 1011737 233 SCHWAB VOLLHABER LUBRATT SERVICE COROSupplies - HVAC City Hall - CAM 240496 228 COMCAST Cable TV Fire 240445 225 SUPERIOR STRIPING INC Contract Svcs - Asphalt/Concrt Police City Center 240503 223 DNR Clothing & Uniforms Theatre Initiative 240324 222 AMERIPRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SERVICES Janitor Service Den Road Liquor Store 1011746 215 WATSON CO INC, THE Merchandise for Resale Concessions 240458 215 XTREME INTEGRATION Inside Equipment Repair & Main IT Operating 240347 211 BOURGET IMPORTS Liquor Product Received Den Road Liquor Store 240463 211 STEELE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Deposits Escrow 240386 208 HENNEPIN COUNTY ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Board of Prisoner Police 1011681 204 FAGNANT, SUSAN Operating Supplies Outdoor Center 240388 200 HINDING, CHRIS Other Contracted Services Staring Lake Concert 240460 200 CARVER COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT.Deposits Escrow 240519 200 HAYEN, LINDA Other Contracted Services Summer Theatre 240426 199 PICKLE-BALL INC Operating Supplies Park Facilities 1011691 199 JOHNSTONE SUPPLY Supplies - HVAC City Hall - CAM 1011654 198 MENARDS Seal Coating Water Treatment Plant 240411 198 MINNESOTA CITY/COUNTY MANAGEMENT ASSODues & Subscriptions Administration 240524 196 HIGHER DIMENSION MATERIALS INC Clothing & Uniforms Police 240404 195 LUBE-TECH ESI Software Fleet Operating 240441 195 STAPLES ADVANTAGE Office Supplies Customer Service 240418 186 OFFICE OF MN IT SERVICES Other Contracted Services Police 1011686 186 GOLDENSTEIN, JAMES Travel Expense IT Operating 1011728 184 LOGIS Network Support IT Operating 1011622 182 MINNESOTA CLAY CO. USA Operating Supplies Arts Center 240383 180 HALDEMANN HOMME INC Cleaning Supplies Fitness/Conference - Cmty Ctr 240387 180 HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER Operating Supplies-Escrow Planning 240394 179 J H LARSON COMPANY Building Repair & Maint.Riley Lake 240584 177 US POSTMASTER - HOPKINS Postage Senior Center Admin 240593 174 ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE Safety Supplies Community Center Admin 240453 171 WERNER ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO.Equipment Parts Water Treatment Plant 240532 169 KEEPERS Clothing & Uniforms Animal Control 240374 165 G & K SERVICES-MPLS INDUSTRIAL Other Contracted Services Park Maintenance 240494 164 COMCAST Cable TV Fire 1011616 161 FENRICK, PATRICIA Travel Expense Community Development Admin. 240495 161 COMCAST Cable TV Fire 240497 161 COMCAST Cable TV Fire 240393 156 INDEED BREWING COMPANY LLC Liquor Product Received Prairie View Liquor Store 1011695 151 QUALITY PROPANE Motor Fuels Fleet Operating 240500 150 CUB FOODS EDEN PRAIRIE Operating Supplies Police 240562 150 PRAHA DISTRIBUTING Liquor Product Received Den Road Liquor Store 240548 140 MINNESOTA PRINT MANAGEMENT LLC Office Supplies Customer Service 1011646 140 FASTSIGNS Printing Special Events Admin Check #Amount Supplier / Explanation Account Description Business Unit Explanation 1011735 140 PREMIUM WATERS INC Operating Supplies Fire 240509 140 EMERGENCY RESPONSE SOLUTIONS Equipment Parts Emergency Preparedness 240350 137 BUSINESS IMPACT GROUP Operating Supplies Fire 1011726 132 JEFFERSON FIRE & SAFETY INC Protective Clothing Fire 240392 130 IND SCHOOL DIST 272 Printing Community Center Admin 1011623 129 PROSOURCE SUPPLY Cleaning Supplies Fitness/Conference - Cmty Ctr 240564 129 RADHAKRISHNAN, RAMA Deposits-P&R Refunds Community Center Admin 240575 128 STAPLES ADVANTAGE Office Supplies Customer Service 240325 123 ANDERSON, BJARNIE R Refunds Environmental Education 240482 120 BLOOMINGTON SECURITY SOLUTIONS Operating Supplies Park Maintenance 240553 119 NADIMPALLI, NITYASRI Deposits-P&R Refunds Community Center Admin 1011607 115 BICKLER, JILL Tuition Reimbursement/School Fitness Classes 1011685 115 GOERGEN, MARIE Tuition Reimbursement/School Fitness Classes 1011634 114 A TO Z RENTAL CENTER Operating Supplies Fire 1011656 114 NEW FRANCE WINE COMPANY Liquor Product Received Prairie View Liquor Store 1011683 112 GEIS, ROB Clothing & Uniforms Police 1011744 111 VIKING ELECTRIC SUPPLY Repair & Maint. Supplies Purgatory Creek Park 1011743 110 US HEALTH WORKS MEDICAL GRP MN, PC Employment Support Test Organizational Services 1011675 106 BOLD, PAULINE Operating Supplies Outdoor Center 240475 105 AT&T MOBILITY Pager & Cell Phone Water System Maintenance 240360 103 DIRECTV Cable TV Community Center Admin 240466 100 ABDUL, SARAH Deposits-P&R Refunds Community Center Admin 240485 100 BURTIS, ROBERT J Other Contracted Services Staring Lake Concert 240499 100 COX, KATHLEEN N Refunds Environmental Education 240531 100 KAISER, DAVID S Safety Supplies Pool Operations 240557 99 OXYGEN SERVICE COMPANY EMS Supplies Fire 240364 99 EARL F ANDERSEN INC Supplies - General Bldg City Hall - CAM 240321 99 EXECUTIVE OCEAN Operating Supplies Heritage Preservation 1011608 95 BOUNDLESS NETWORK Special Event Fees Fitness Admin. 1011732 95 NUCO2 INC Supplies - Pool Pool Maintenance 1011614 94 ELSASS, SCOTT Mileage & Parking Tennis 1011739 92 STAR TRIBUNE MEDIA COMPANY LLC Dues & Subscriptions Utility Operations - General 240410 91 MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPARTMENT Software Maintenance IT Operating 1011612 91 DAVIS, HEATHER Mileage & Parking Youth Programs Admin 240435 90 SIGNSOURCE Office Supplies Administration 1011628 89 STEEN, JEFFREY Mileage & Parking Tree Disease 240395 88 J. RING GLASS STUDIO Operating Supplies Arts Center 240578 88 SUBURBAN CHEVROLET Equipment Parts Fleet Operating 240399 82 JOHNSON, STACEY AND JUSTIN Deposits-P&R Refunds Community Center Admin 240541 82 MCCARTNEY, CLIFFORD Deposits-P&R Refunds Community Center Admin 240359 81 DELUXE Bank and Service Charges Finance 1011652 80 HD SUPPLY FACILITIES MAINTENANCE Supplies - Electrical City Center Operations 1011619 80 JOHNSTONE SUPPLY Supplies - HVAC Fitness/Conference - Cmty Ctr 1011697 80 STOVRING, LESLIE Mileage & Parking Storm Drainage 1011674 79 BERTELSON TOTAL OFFICE SOLUTIONS Office Supplies Utility Operations - General 240569 78 SELECT GOALTENDER SCHOOLS Operating Supplies Ice Operations 240549 77 MINNESOTA WANNER COMPANY Equipment Repair & Maint Park Maintenance 240558 76 PAPCO INC Cleaning Supplies Fitness/Conference - Cmty Ctr 240586 74 VERSEMAN, ERIC AR Utility Water Enterprise Fund 1011715 70 BOYER TRUCKS Equipment Parts Fleet Operating 240551 70 MN MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT INC Equipment Repair & Maint Park Maintenance 240375 70 GARDEN & ASSOCIATES INC Other Contracted Services Police Check #Amount Supplier / Explanation Account Description Business Unit Explanation 240468 70 ABSOLUTE RAIN INC.Contract Svcs - Lawn Maint.City Hall - CAM 240587 66 WALSER CHRYSLER JEEP Equipment Parts Fleet Operating 1011659 66 POMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC Equipment Repair & Maint Fleet Operating 1011705 64 ZIEBOL, MATTHEW Mileage & Parking Human Resources 1011701 63 VOGEL, RACHELLE Mileage & Parking Teen Programs 240346 63 BOLTON & MENK INC Design & Engineering Storm Drainage 240576 62 STATE OF MINNESOTA Miscellaneous DWI Forfeiture 240369 60 ERWIN, ELIZABETH H Deposits Community Center Admin 240581 60 UNIVERSAL ATHLETIC SERVICES INC Operating Supplies Park Maintenance 240332 59 ASPEN MILLS Clothing & Uniforms Fire 240477 55 BACAL, AGNIESZKA Operating Supplies Outdoor Center 1011610 55 CAMPBELL, MARK E Mileage & Parking Tennis 240326 55 ANDERSON, DOROTHY Deferred Revenue General Fund 240570 54 SNYDER, CELESTINA Deposits-P&R Refunds Community Center Admin 240580 51 TURFWERKS Equipment Repair & Maint Street Maintenance 240327 50 ANDERSON, GREG Refunds Environmental Education 240362 50 DNR Clothing & Uniforms Theatre Initiative 240512 50 FISHER, KEVIN Deposits-P&R Refunds Community Center Admin 240481 49 BLISS, MARIA Deposits-P&R Refunds Community Center Admin 240384 49 HANCE ACE HARDWARE Equipment Parts Fleet Operating 240502 46 DIRECTV Other Contracted Services Police 240353 40 CHACHO'S GARAGE Equipment Repair & Maint Fleet Operating 1011671 40 YAHOO!Other Contracted Services Police 1011673 35 BATTERIES PLUS Equipment Repair & Maint Fire Station #4 240328 32 ANDERSON, JOAN C Deposits-P&R Refunds Community Center Admin 240343 32 BLAKE, JANICE Deposits-P&R Refunds Community Center Admin 240361 31 DISPLAY SALES Operating Supplies Round Lake 1011694 27 PARK SUPPLY OF AMERICA INC Supplies - Plumbing Fitness/Conference - Cmty Ctr 240470 26 ALLEN, WILLA AR Utility Water Enterprise Fund 240447 25 TAYLOR, DONNA Deposits-P&R Refunds Community Center Admin 240452 25 WENZEL, ELINOR Deposits-P&R Refunds Community Center Admin 1011621 21 METROPOLITAN FORD Equipment Parts Fleet Operating 240341 20 BEKELE, SEBLEWONGEL Deposits Community Center Admin 240349 20 BROWN, THOMAS D Deposits Community Center Admin 240351 20 CARLIN, JAYME Deposits Community Center Admin 240357 20 DAVIS, SANDRA Deposits Community Center Admin 240358 20 DEANE, DEIRDRE Deposits Community Center Admin 240368 20 ERISGEN, AMANDA Deposits Community Center Admin 240373 20 FLYNN, REBEKA Deposits Community Center Admin 240377 20 GOODWIN, BRUCE Deposits Community Center Admin 240379 20 GRAVELLE, CHARLIE E Deposits Community Center Admin 240381 20 GRUNDMAYER, JULIE Deposits Community Center Admin 240390 20 HUPP, SUSAN Deposits Community Center Admin 240400 20 KAST, JEFFREY Deposits Community Center Admin 240402 20 LARSON, DOROTHY Deposits Community Center Admin 240403 20 LEHNE, KELLY M Deposits Community Center Admin 240409 20 MESHBESHER, MARLEE Deposits Community Center Admin 240417 20 NOUBISSI, FELICITE Deposits Community Center Admin 240422 20 PAUL, ERIN S Deposits Community Center Admin 240430 20 PORTER, CINDY Deposits Community Center Admin 240433 20 SCHWEITZER, CATHRYN M Deposits Community Center Admin 1011606 20 AJITAPRASAD, BEENA Deposits Community Center Admin Check #Amount Supplier / Explanation Account Description Business Unit Explanation 240493 13 COMCAST Cable TV Fire 1011661 12 SPS COMPANIES Repair & Maint. Supplies Purgatory Creek Park 240525 7 HILGERS, JAMES AR Utility Water Enterprise Fund 240396 4 JERRYS DO IT BEST Equipment Parts Fleet Operating 1011742 4 UPS Operating Supplies Police 240492 2 COMCAST Other Contracted Services Police 5,494,768 Grand Total City of Eden Prairie Purchasing Card Payment Report July 2015 Amount Explanation Vendor Account Description Business Unit -88 US-Beena CC Fraud US BANK Deposits Escrow 62 US-shop equipment HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES Operating Supplies Park Maintenance 8 US-trails MENARDS Operating Supplies Park Maintenance 25 US-Vactor School fuel KWIK TRIP STORES Motor Fuels Utility Operations - General 45 US-Vactor School lunch SHAKERS LOUNGE Travel Expense Utility Operations - General 44 US-Vactor School fuel MARATHON OIL Motor Fuels Utility Operations - General 55 US-Vactor School lunch SHAKERS LOUNGE Travel Expense Utility Operations - General 65 US-Cap Sub-Assy BURNSVILLE TOYOTA Equipment Parts Fleet Operating 207 US-fuel filter and pump CITIES EDGE Equipment Parts Fleet Operating 90 US-S. Berg Recertification SOUTH CENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEG Equipment Testing/Cert.Fleet Operating 118 US-#727 Comp Mount NATIONAL PRODUCTS INC Autos Water Distribution -15 US-LSU Bin Return HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES Equipment Repair & Maint Emergency Preparedness 41 US-Bins LSU HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES Equipment Repair & Maint Emergency Preparedness 12 US-Driver Safety Class KOWALSKI'S MARKET Operating Supplies Senior Center Programs -162 US-Green Painters Tape SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO Deposits Escrow 162 US-Green Painters Tape SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO Deposits Escrow 27 US-Pinochle Cards AMAZON.COM Operating Supplies Senior Board 7 US-pop WALMART COMMUNITY Operating Supplies Senior Center Admin 20 US-EE Gifts (bubble bottles)PAYPAL INC Operating Supplies Internal Events 46 US-staff shirts EP PARKS REC IN PERSON Clothing & Uniforms Senior Board 101 US-Garden Party CUB FOODS EDEN PRAIRIE Special Event Fees Senior Board 63 US-parts vactor FRATTALLONE'S/MINNETONKA ACE Repair & Maint. Supplies Sewer System Maintenance -85 US-books returned BARNES & NOBLE Training Supplies Utility Operations - General 163 US-leadership books AMAZON.COM Office Supplies Utility Operations - General 42 US-employee pictures TARGET Office Supplies Utility Operations - General 2 US-employee pictures TARGET Office Supplies Utility Operations - General 50 US-office supplies OFFICE DEPOT CREDIT PLAN Operating Supplies Street Maintenance 29 US-round lake PVC/parts MENARDS Repair & Maint. Supplies Round Lake 7 US-round lake brass ball part MENARDS Repair & Maint. Supplies Round Lake 21 US-ratchetx 5000 lbs 2p MENARDS Small Tools Water Treatment Plant 63 US-FP10-167/FP-111 Repl FILPRO CORP Repair & Maint. Supplies Water Treatment Plant 21 US-Lime Silo Tool GANDER MOUNTAIN Repair & Maint. Supplies Water Treatment Plant 19 US-Press hardware MENARDS Repair & Maint. Supplies Water Treatment Plant 6 US-Press#1 hardware MENARDS Repair & Maint. Supplies Water Treatment Plant 268 US-flowers-recognition meeting BACHMANS CREDIT DEPT Operating Supplies Fire 1,557 US-recognition meeting BUCA Operating Supplies Fire 119 US-K Cox CC-galuska BACHMANS CREDIT DEPT Deposits Escrow 20 US-phone log book OFFICE DEPOT CREDIT PLAN Operating Supplies Fire 15 US-café food WALMART COMMUNITY Merchandise for Resale Concessions 79 US-café operatin supplies US FOOD CULINARY EQUIPMENT & S Operating Supplies Concessions 100 US-trailer licensea plication HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER Licenses, Permits, Taxes, Fees Concessions 49 US-Itinerant license HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER Licenses, Permits, Taxes, Fees Concessions 149 US-Itinerant license HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER Licenses, Permits, Taxes, Fees Concessions 62 US-café food WALMART COMMUNITY Merchandise for Resale Concessions 36 US-café food WALMART COMMUNITY Merchandise for Resale Concessions 32 US-café food CUB FOODS EDEN PRAIRIE Merchandise for Resale Concessions 5 US-café food SUPER AMERICA Merchandise for Resale Concessions 19 US-café food WALMART COMMUNITY Merchandise for Resale Concessions Amount Explanation Vendor Account Description Business Unit 89 US-café food WALMART COMMUNITY Merchandise for Resale Concessions 5 US-café food SUPER AMERICA Merchandise for Resale Concessions 18 US-café food WALMART COMMUNITY Merchandise for Resale Concessions 25 US-L. Lind Bailers License DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUST Licenses, Permits, Taxes, Fees Water Treatment Plant 360 US-Dusek Fall Conference MN AWWA Tuition Reimbursement/School Water Treatment Plant 76 US-3 Megaphone Rd Lake AMAZON.COM Operating Supplies Round Lake Beach 75 US-2 Walkie Talkies Rd Lake AMAZON.COM Operating Supplies Round Lake Beach 186 US-Sunscreen, 3 Megaphone AMAZON.COM Operating Supplies Round Lake Beach 6 US-BugSpray AMAZON.COM Operating Supplies Round Lake Beach 6 US-BugSpray AMAZON.COM Operating Supplies Riley Lake Beach 123 US-Paddles, Gatorade, Candy MILLS FLEET FARM Operating Supplies Round Lake Beach 123 US-Paddles, Gatorade, Candy MILLS FLEET FARM Operating Supplies Riley Lake Beach 48 US-Brother Black Toner AMAZON.COM Equipment Repair & Maint IT Operating 418 US-Polycom SoundStation 6000 AMAZON.COM Operating Supplies IT Telephone 22 US-Cable TV Signal Booster AMAZON.COM Miscellaneous IT Operating 24 US-Otterbox iPhone Case AMAZON.COM Miscellaneous IT Operating 100 US-TV Bracket with Tilt AMAZON.COM Computers IT Operating 41 US-Software IT MICROSOFT CORPORATE Equipment Repair & Maint IT Operating 16 US-Software IT MICROSOFT CORPORATE Equipment Repair & Maint IT Operating 220 US-2 Wireless Air Mouse AMAZON.COM Computers IT Operating 27 US-iPad Case AMAZON.COM Miscellaneous IT Operating 140 US-Dell 24 inch LED Monitor AMAZON.COM Computers IT Operating -151 US-T Gasparick CC fraud US BANK Deposits Escrow 8 US-hitch pins FRATTALLONE'S/MINNETONKA ACE Operating Supplies Park Maintenance 4 US-duct tape for tree trunk MENARDS Operating Supplies Park Maintenance 3 US-Top 150 luncheon MPLSPARKING.COM Mileage & Parking Administration 574 US-LMC Conference Hotel HOLIDAY INN Travel Expense Administration 97 US-basketballs for gym SPORTS AUTHORITY Operating Supplies Gymnasium (CC) -2 US-goldenstein CC EDEN PRAIRIE LIQUOR STORE Deposits Escrow -2 US-goldenstein CC EDEN PRAIRIE LIQUOR STORE Deposits Escrow -2 US-goldenstein CC EDEN PRAIRIE LIQUOR STORE Deposits Escrow 2 US-goldenstein CC EDEN PRAIRIE LIQUOR STORE Deposits Escrow 2 US-goldenstein CC EDEN PRAIRIE LIQUOR STORE Deposits Escrow 2 US-goldenstein CC EDEN PRAIRIE LIQUOR STORE Deposits Escrow 32 US-cables MY CABLE MART Miscellaneous IT Operating 20 US-cables MY CABLE MART Miscellaneous IT Operating 220 US-Sperry Software SPERRYSOFTWARE.COM Miscellaneous IT Operating 699 US-forensic SW-pincode breakin SUSTEEN INC Software IT Operating 1,119 US-Comp Forensic SW License re ACCESSDATA CORP Equipment Repair & Maint IT Operating 13 US-baseline round lake UPS STORE, THE Operating Supplies Park Maintenance 3 US-baseline round lake UPS STORE, THE Repair & Maint. Supplies Round Lake 24 US-irrigation purgatory genera MENARDS Repair & Maint. Supplies Park Maintenance 37 US-irrigation flying cloud con MENARDS Operating Supplies Park Maintenance 13 US-baseline FEDEX Operating Supplies Park Maintenance 64 US-flag pole round lake MENARDS Repair & Maint. Supplies Round Lake 26 US-field layout supplies MENARDS Operating Supplies Park Maintenance 60 US-soccer goal anchor MENARDS Operating Supplies Park Maintenance 6 US-Jeremiah pkg b4 check-in DOA MONONA TERRACE PARKING Conference/Training Community Development Admin. 192 US-Jeremiah hotel HILTON HOTELS-MONONA TERRACE Conference/Training Community Development Admin. 32 US-monthly licensing fee INSANITY Licenses, Permits, Taxes, Fees Fitness Classes 2,283 US-Kettlebell & Fitness Class GOPHER PERFORMANCE Operating Supplies Fitness Classes -87 US-credit for fitness supplies GOPHER PERFORMANCE Operating Supplies Fitness Classes Amount Explanation Vendor Account Description Business Unit 379 US-water x class belt SWIMOUTLET.COM Operating Supplies Fitness Classes 54 US-headphones, safety glasses AMAZON.COM Operating Supplies Fitness Classes 217 US-City Ctr Natural Trail TWIN CITY SEED CO Landscape Materials/Supp Trail Construction 495 US-Schwerm ICMA Conference ICMA Conference/Training Administration 302 US-Schwerm ICMA Conference DELTA AIR Travel Expense Administration 295 US-Eng. 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Supplies Park Maintenance 20 US-rice marsh playground MENARDS Repair & Maint. Supplies Red Rock Park 41 US-supplies WAYTEK INC Operating Supplies Park Maintenance 55 US-critter food PETCO Operating Supplies Outdoor Center 17 US-critter food PETCO Operating Supplies Outdoor Center 8 US-book for staff AMAZON.COM Operating Supplies Outdoor Center 31 US-critter food PETCO Operating Supplies Outdoor Center 2,430 US-#721 LED Lights PAYPAL INC Building Repair & Maint.Utility Operations - General 1,394 US-LED Lights PAYPAL INC Building Repair & Maint.Utility Operations - General 243 US-#721 LED Lights PAYPAL INC Equipment Repair & Maint Utility Operations - General 60 US-US Conf of Mayors SF SQ SF TOWN TAXI Travel Expense City Council 110 US-US Conf of Mayors SF MSP AIRPORT PARKING Mileage & Parking City Council 696 US-US Conf of Mayors SF HILTON HOTELS Travel Expense City Council -3 US-urbina CC EDEN PRAIRIE LIQUOR STORE Deposits Escrow -3 US-urbina CC EDEN PRAIRIE LIQUOR STORE Deposits Escrow -2 US-urbina CC EDEN PRAIRIE LIQUOR STORE Deposits Escrow -3 US-urbina CC EDEN PRAIRIE LIQUOR STORE Deposits Escrow -3 US-urbina CC EDEN PRAIRIE LIQUOR STORE Deposits Escrow -3 US-urbina CC EDEN PRAIRIE LIQUOR STORE Deposits Escrow -3 US-urbina CC EDEN PRAIRIE LIQUOR STORE Deposits Escrow 3 US-urbina CC EDEN PRAIRIE LIQUOR STORE Deposits Escrow 3 US-urbina CC EDEN PRAIRIE LIQUOR STORE Deposits Escrow 2 US-urbina CC EDEN PRAIRIE LIQUOR STORE Deposits Escrow 3 US-urbina CC EDEN PRAIRIE LIQUOR STORE Deposits Escrow 3 US-urbina CC EDEN PRAIRIE LIQUOR STORE Deposits Escrow 3 US-urbina CC EDEN PRAIRIE LIQUOR STORE Deposits Escrow 3 US-urbina CC EDEN PRAIRIE LIQUOR STORE Deposits Escrow 5 US-screws to fix stool/chair HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES Repair & Maint. Supplies Prairie Village Liquor Store 1,219 US-dispatch console monitors CDW GOVERNMENT INC.Equipment Repair & Maint E-911 Program 8 US-mileage overages NIMBLE SCHEDULE Other Contracted Services Community Center Admin 250 US-monthly license fee LES MILLS UNITED STATES TRADIN Licenses, Permits, Taxes, Fees Fitness Classes 8 US-mileage overages NIMBLE SCHEDULE Other Contracted Services Community Center Admin 15 US-mileage overages NIMBLE SCHEDULE Other Contracted Services Community Center Admin 36 US-Memb Conversion supplies AMAZON.COM Operating Supplies Community Center Admin 8 US-mileage overages NIMBLE SCHEDULE Other Contracted Services Community Center Admin 133 US-pen, tape, stapler, etc TARGET Operating Supplies Community Center Admin 375 US-mileage overages NIMBLE SCHEDULE Other Contracted Services Community Center Admin 15 US-mileage overages NIMBLE SCHEDULE Other Contracted Services Community Center Admin 33 US-Wahlund, Tape/Labels OFFICE DEPOT CREDIT PLAN Operating Supplies Den Road Liquor Store 27 US-jump drive for video OFFICE DEPOT CREDIT PLAN Office Supplies Police 16 US-chalk, plates, door stops WALMART COMMUNITY Operating Supplies Playgrounds 12 US-Jr Team Membership USTA Dues & Subscriptions Tennis 16 US-Paper Airplanes Kit TARGET.COM Operating Supplies Teen Programs 48 US-Jr Team Membership USTA Dues & Subscriptions Tennis 20 US-Albert Liu Membership USTA Dues & Subscriptions Tennis 14 US-Origami Craft Kit TARGET.COM Operating Supplies Teen Programs 160 US-Emerson (printer?), Gift Ca TARGET Operating Supplies Youth Programs Admin Amount Explanation Vendor Account Description Business Unit 69 US-Activity Supplies WALMART COMMUNITY Operating Supplies Playgrounds 48 US-Jr Team Membership USTA Dues & Subscriptions Tennis 84 US-Jr Team Membership USTA Dues & Subscriptions Tennis 20 US-D. Sidky Membership USTA Dues & Subscriptions Tennis 20 US-R. Niu Membership USTA Dues & Subscriptions Tennis 20 US-Van Slooten Membership USTA Dues & Subscriptions Tennis 20 US-M. 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THE ARTS & CRAFTS S Operating Supplies New Adaptive 73 US-Adaptive Teen Camp Supplies WALMART COMMUNITY Operating Supplies New Adaptive 4 US-PGC Special Needs Participa DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC.Operating Supplies Accessibility 50 US-Adaptive Camp MOA outing MALL OF AMERICA Special Event Fees New Adaptive 224 US-Adaptive Camp Tour De Metro LADY OF THE LAKE, INC Special Event Fees New Adaptive 31 US-Adaptive Camp MOA outing BRUNSWICK BOWLING LANES Special Event Fees New Adaptive 52 US-Hometown Celebration Suppli WALMART COMMUNITY Operating Supplies July 4th Celebration 60 US-Special Event Supplies for MENARDS Operating Supplies Special Events Admin 47 US-Hometown Celebration Beach DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC.Operating Supplies July 4th Celebration 42 US-RecTrac Transaction Fees PLUG N PAY Bank and Service Charges Community Center Admin 35 US-RecTrac Transaction Fees PLUG N PAY Bank and Service Charges Community Center Admin 20 US-Hometown Celebration Suppli HIGHWAY 5 BP Operating Supplies July 4th Celebration 120 US-Special Event Supplies for MENARDS Operating Supplies Special Events Admin 20 US-Hometown Celebration Suppli JERRY'S FOODS Operating Supplies July 4th Celebration 34 US-trng supplies-active shoote WALGREEN'S #5080 EMS Supplies Fire 250 US-Fietek Fire Arson exam MINNESOTA FIRE SERVICE CERTIFI Tuition Reimbursement/School Police 135 US-Ficcadenti hotel BLACK BEAR LODGE AND SALOON Tuition Reimbursement/School Police 135 US-Mittelstadt hotel BLACK BEAR LODGE AND SALOON Tuition Reimbursement/School Police 68 US-Eichman hotel BLACK BEAR LODGE AND SALOON Tuition Reimbursement/School Police 68 US-T. Brown hotel BLACK BEAR LODGE AND SALOON Tuition Reimbursement/School Police 25 US-Itinerant - Low HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER Operating Supplies Wine Club/Events 1,553 US-2,000 Bottle/Can Openers 4IMPRINT Operating Supplies Wine Club/Events 972 US-Reg. Active Shooter Trng ERBERT & GERBERT'S Training Supplies Police 81 US-K9 Equipment AMAZON.COM Canine Supplies Police 92 US-gloves EMEDCO Clothing & Uniforms Utility Operations - General 38 US-coated gloves EMEDCO Clothing & Uniforms Utility Operations - General 51,073 Report Total CITY COUNCIL AGENDA SECTION: Report of the City Manager DATE: September 1, 2015 DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Office of the City Manager/ Finance, Sue Kotchevar ITEM DESCRIPTION: Resolution certifying the proposed 2016 property tax levy, accepting the proposed 2016 budget, setting the date for public hearing, and consenting and approving the HRA tax levy ITEM NO.: XIV.B.1. Requested Action Move to adopt the resolution that: • Certifies the proposed 2016 property tax levy to be $34,660,874; and • Sets December 1, 2015, as the meeting which will include discussion of the budget and provide for public comment; and • Accepts the proposed 2016 budget of $45,877,812; and • Consents and approves the HRA tax levy of $200,000. Synopsis Minnesota Law and administration rules prescribe a detailed process for public notification and participation in setting taxes and budgets of local governments. Cities must adopt a proposed net property tax levy by September 30 and certify it to the county auditor. In addition, the City Council must accept a proposed budget for the coming year. The City must announce at this Council meeting the future time and date of the regularly scheduled meetings at which the budget and levy will be discussed and public testimony taken. The Council must adopt the final tax levy and budget by December 30. Minnesota Law authorizes the HRA to levy a tax with the consent of the City Council. This resolution gives the consent needed for the HRA. Attachment Resolution 2016/2017 Proposed General Fund Budget and Tax Levy Report CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2015-__ A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY’S PROPOSED 2016 PROPERTY TAX LEVIES, ACCEPTING A PROPOSED BUDGET FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS AND TAX-SUPPORTED OBLIGATIONS FOR 2016, AND CONSENTING AND APPROVING THE 2016 HRA LEVY WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie has reviewed the City Manager’s recommended 2016 budget and tax levies; and WHEREAS, the City Council has decided to accept these recommendations at this time. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council: 1. Establishes the following proposed taxes on real and personal property within the City of Eden Prairie for the 2016 budget. Levy on Tax Capacity $33,785,874 Levy on Market Value 875,000 Total LEVY $34,660,874 The proposed total Levy may not be exceeded when the City Council sets the final tax levy for 2016. 2. Accepts the 2016 proposed levy of $34,660,874 and proposed budget totaling $45,877,812 at this time. 3. Consents and approves the 2016 HRA tax levy of $200,000. ADOPTED by the City Council on September 1, 2015. __________________________ Nancy Tyra-Lukens, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________ Kathleen Porta, City Clerk City of Eden Prairie 2016/2017 Proposed General Fund Budget and Tax Levy 09/01/2015 Council Meeting 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................ 2 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 3 Goals ............................................................................................................................................... 4 City Survey ...................................................................................................................................... 6 Preliminary Tax Base and Tax Impacts ...........................................................................................7 Budget and Tax Levy ....................................................................................................................... 8 Debt Levy ........................................................................................................................................ 8 Capital Levy ...................................................................................................................................10 General Fund Revenue Budget ......................................................................................................10 General Fund Expenditure Budget ................................................................................................ 12 Detailed Information ................................................................................................................. 14 Property and Liability Insurance ................................................................................................... 16 Facilities User Charges .................................................................................................................. 16 IT User Charges ............................................................................................................................. 16 Fleet Services User Charges ........................................................................................................... 16 HRA ............................................................................................................................................... 17 Conclusion ..................................................................................................................................... 17 General Fund Statement ................................................................................................................ 18 3 Introduction This document summarizes the City Manager recommended 2016/2017 operating budget as of 9/1/2015. The budget process started in March with the review of the Community Survey and will end in December with final approval and adoption of the budget. The process to date and future planned activities include the following: • March 31 – City Council Workshop on the Community Survey • April 8 – City Council Planning Session • March/April - Prepare internal service fund budget and calculate charges, planning meetings held with internal service fund preparers • Week of April 20 - Budget preparation meetings held • Week of April 27 - Departmental budget planning meetings held • May 19 - City Council Workshop, presentation 2014 financial results • May 22 - Staff budget preparation work due • Week of June 8 and 15 - Departmental budget follow up meetings held • City Manager, Directors, and Finance prepare for City Council Workshop • July 14 and August 18- City Council Workshops • August to October - Budget Engagement • September 1 - Council adopts a preliminary tax levy and budget • October 6 – City Council Workshop on Enterprise Funds • December 1 - Public Meeting and Council adopts final tax levy and budget 4 Goals The City Council 2016/2017 budget goals include the following: • Enhance service levels in specified areas o Parks and Recreation  Increased operations for the aquatics and fitness expansion starting in 2015 o Public Safety  Hiring (2) additional police officers in 2016-2017 o Transportation • Preserve all other city service levels o Service levels have been maintained • Sustain current levels of employee morale and engagement o The organization continues to implement efficiencies and innovations that motivate employees to continually improve the organization o The budget includes salary changes that are consistent with public and private sector trends • Continual review for service efficiencies and innovations o The budget includes the following efficiencies and innovations:  Continue implementation of energy efficiencies • Celebrate successful completion of the 20-40-15 energy program • Implement Step 4 – Green Step Cities • Plan for and implement next steps of the City’s green initiatives  Implement Business Licensing application  Implement technology for internal plan review process  Implement new intranet site  Implement design guidelines 5 • Preserve Eden Prairie’s exceptional image internally and externally • Continue to improve Eden Prairie’s relative position in fiscal comparisons with comparable cities o Eden Prairie is in the lower quartile of taxes paid for the single value home when compared to the other MLC cities • Enhance Sense of Community/Community identity o Involve citizens in decisions including gathering input at neighborhood events and via electronic feedback. Engagement opportunities will include 2016/2017 budget, comprehensive plan update, etc. o Seek input & feedback from diverse groups through town hall meetings and other opportunities o Redesign and enhance the website o Promote historic properties o Complete monument sign project o As trends and data warrant, change/improve park and recreation programs 6 City Survey The City uses the biennial citizen survey as one input tool for the budget. Surveys were randomly mailed to 1,200 households with 307 of the surveys completed. The survey results are used to monitor trends in resident opinion, measure government performance, inform budget, land use, strategic planning decisions, and benchmark service ratings. Overall, survey results were positive with the following results: • Residents enjoy a high quality of life • Residents value the natural environment and outdoor amenities • Residents feel safe • City services were highly rated • Residents are engaged and they would like to see increased opportunities for engagement. • A sense of community could be enhanced 95% of residents rated overall quality of life as good or excellent. This compares to 89% from the last survey. Also, 87% of residents rate the quality of City services as good or excellent. 62% of residents rated the value of services for taxes paid as good or excellent. The City Council recognizes the importance of balancing the value of City services with the cost. The survey provided valuable input and the City Council budget goals include initiatives to increase opportunities for engagement and to increase sense of community. 7 Preliminary Tax Base and Tax Impacts The ability to levy and collect taxes is based on property market values, tax capacities, and the City tax rates. The table below shows the history of these items since 2013. For 2016, the median value home in Eden Prairie is valued at $360,300 reflecting an average value increase of 4.8%. In 2015, the median value was $343,800. Commercial properties have an average value increase of 2.5%, and apartments a value increase of 6.6%. Below summarizes the City’s tax impact for residential, apartment, and commercial properties based on current information from the County. Staff has calculated that a $333,000 change in the tax levy will impact the median value home by 1% or $11.00. 2013 2014 2015 2016 Market Value $8.5 Billion $8.6 Billion $9.1 Billion $9.6 Billion Adjusted Net Tax Capacity $86,172,400 $88,092,563 $92,696,474 $99,954,044 City Tax Rate 34.40% 34.49% 33.74% 32.24% Percent Property Type 2014/2015 2015/2016 Difference Change Residential ($360,300)1,173$ 1,179$ 6$ 0.5% Apartment ($5M)20,252$ 20,605$ 353$ 1.7% Commercial ($2M)8,057$ 7,886$ (171)$ (2.1%) 8 Budget and Tax Levy Below summarizes the proposed total tax levy and budget. Tax Levy Budget Debt Levy For 2016 and 2017 debt payments supported by the tax levy are projected to remain approximately 5% to 6% of the general fund budget. A percentage of 5% to 15% of the general fund budget is considered a moderate debt burden on taxpayers by Moody’s investor’s services. Moody’s Investors Service has assigned a rating of Aaa to the City of Eden Prairie’s (MN) bond for every debt issue since 2003, the highest rating from Moody’s. Standard & Poor’s has also assigned a rating of AAA to the City of Eden Prairie’s bonds outstanding, their higher rating as well. This ensures the City receives the most completive interest rates. The City’s bond ratings reflect Eden Prairie’s extensive and diversified tax base, low amount of rapidly amortized debt, and capably managed operations. Of the 854 cities in Minnesota, there are only 14 rated Aaa by Moody’s Investors Service and 19 rated AAA by Standard & Poor’s. 2015 2016 Difference Percent 2017 Difference Percent Fund Adopted Proposed from 2015 Change Proposed from 2016 Change General Fund 31,051,842$ 31,998,874$ 947,032$ 3.0% 32,958,841$ 959,967$ 3.0% Capital Improvement Fund 95,369 100,000 4,631 4.9% 100,000 - 0.0% Debt Levy 2,645,100 2,562,000 (83,100) (3.1%) 2,553,000 (9,000) (0.4%) Sub-total 33,792,311 34,660,874 868,563 2.6% 35,611,841 950,967 2.7% Less Fiscal Disparity Distribution (1,611,314) (1,562,101) 49,213 (3.1%) (1,562,101) - 0.0% Total Levy 32,180,997$ 33,098,773$ 917,776$ 2.9% 34,049,740$ 950,967$ 2.9% 2015 2016 Difference Percent 2017 Difference Percent Fund Adopted Proposed from 2015 Change Proposed from 2016 Change General Fund $41,597,465 $43,215,812 $1,618,347 3.9%$44,377,983 $1,162,171 2.7% Debt Budget 2,645,100 2,562,000 (83,100) (3.1%) 2,553,000 (9,000) (0.4%) Capital I mprovement Plan Levy 95,369 100,000 4,631 4.9% 100,000 - 0.0% Total City Budget $44,337,934 $45,877,812 $1,539,878 3.5%$47,030,983 $1,153,171 2.5% 9 2016 The City’s debt tax levy is decreasing $83,100 in 2016 and $9,000 in 2017. The 2005 Special Assessment Bonds for the Mitchell Road and Technology Drive improvements were paid off in 2015. Other debt levies changed due to changes in the debt payment schedule. Also, interest rates change each year on the principal amount owed which can change the debt payment by a small amount. 2017 For 2017, the 2011 equipment certificates were paid off in 2016 which reduced the 2017 debt levy by $72,000. Also as in 2016, other debt levies changed due to changes in the debt payment schedule. Below summarizes the detail of the 2016/2017 debt levy. 2015 2016 Percent 2017 Percent Adopted Proposed Difference Change Proposed Difference Change Debt Levy on Tax Capacity 2005 Special Assessment Bonds 109,000$ -$ (109,000)$ (100.0%)-$ 0 2008 Equipment Certificates 395,000 335,000 (60,000) (15.2%) 310,000 (25,000) (7.5%) 2009 Equipment Certificates 75,000 45,000 (30,000) (40.0%) 40,000 (5,000) (11.1%) 2011 Equipment Certificates 96,100 72,000 (24,100) (25.1%)- (72,000) (100.0%) 2012B SouthWest Fire Station 320,000 310,000 (10,000) (3.1%) 310,000 - 0.0% Sub-total 995,100 762,000 (233,100) (23.4%) 660,000 (102,000) (13.4%) Debt Levy on Market Value 2011C Parks Referendum 750,000 725,000 (25,000) (3.3%) 725,000 - 0.0% 2012A Parks Referendum 150,000 150,000 - 0.0% 150,000 - 0.0% Sub-total 900,000 875,000 (25,000) (2.8%) 875,000 - 0.0% Total Debt Levy 1,895,100$ 1,637,000$ (258,100)$ (13.6%) 1,535,000$ (102,000)$ (6.2%) 2014 Tax Abatement 750,000 925,000 175,000 23.3% 1,018,000 93,000 10.1% Total 2,645,100$ 2,562,000$ (83,100)$ (3.1%) 2,553,000$ (9,000)$ (0.4%) 10 Capital Levy The City prepares a ten year capital improvement plan and updates the plan every other year. The Capital Improvement and Maintenance fund (CIMF) pays for capital projects that do not have another funding source, for example, playground replacement, repair and expansion of trails, parks – parking lot maintenance, public safety radio replacement, etc. The CIMF is funded through liquor operations profit, rental income, antenna revenue, a tax levy, miscellaneous revenue, and one-time funds the City receives. For example, when the general fund has positive operating results, amounts not needed to meet the fund balance policy have been transferred to the CIMF. The capital levy was increased 4.9% from $95,369 to $100,000 for 2016 and 2017. The cash flow projections from when the plan was last updated in 2014 for the 2015 to 2024 plan are shown below. General Fund Revenue Budget General Fund revenues are budgeted to increase from $40,862,081 in 2015 to $42,668,599 in 2016. This is an increase of $1,806,518 or 4.4%. Without the community center aquatic and fitness expansion the increase is 2.7%. For 2017 revenues are budgeted to increase 2.9%. The tax levy in the proposed budget is increasing 3% for both years. $0 $2,000,000 $4,000,000 $6,000,000 $8,000,000 $10,000,000 $12,000,000 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Revenue Expense Balance 11 Licenses and permits revenue is increasing $9,606 or .3% for 2016 and is flat for 2017. Significant items to note include the following: • Building permit and fees revenue is budgeted to increase $120,000 or 6% in 2016. This budget was held flat for 2017 as we budget a higher increase every other year. • Point of sale inspection fees of appoximately $130,000 were eliminated. This was a program budgeted in 2015 that was not implemented. Expenditures for 2016 and 2017 have also been eliminated for this program. Intergovermental revenue increased $182,000 in 2016 primarily due to additional police and fire aid and 2017 is budgeted to remain flat. The pension aid is based on fire and auto insurance premiums in the state and as you can see from the graph below the revenue is not consistent. Therefore, we budget for the last amount received. Additional intergovernemental revenue was added for various grants the City receives on a regular basis. The City has not budgeted for these grants in the past but based on the consistent history, staff felt comfortable budgeting a conservative amount for the amount expected. These grants including $50,000 for a Towards Zero Death grant for seat belt and DUI enforcement, $10,000 for fire training and education grant from the MN Board of Firefighters, and $5,000 for a federal bullet proof vest grant. $200,000 $300,000 $400,000 $500,000 $600,000 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Police and Fire Aid Police Pension Aid Fire Relief Assoc. Aid 12 For 2016, charges for services are increasing $869,966 or 18%. The largest part of the increase is for the community center which is increasing $815,379 or 22% over the previous year. Due to the acquatc and fitness expansion, membership rates are increasing 5% to adjust for the increased services citizens will receive and an increase in the number of memberships is also expected. All other charges for servcies are increasing $35,587 or 3.5%. For 2017, charges for services are increasing $277,584 or 5%. Fines and penalities have decreased the past two years and vary each year. The budget decreased $77,000 to reflect the expected activity in 2016 and 2017. General Fund Expenditure Budget Expenditures are currently proposed to increase 3.9% in 2016 and 2.7% in 2017. Without the Community Center pool and fitness expansion, expenditures would increase 3.0% in 2016. Since the City provides significant services to the community, wages and benefits make up 62% percent of the general fund budget. The most significant categories include wages, pension and taxes, health insurance, part-time wages, and workers compensation insurance. Other significant costs include amounts to maintain facilities, fleet services, information technology, street lighting, and property insurance. These items make up another 24% of the budget. All other items make up 14% of the budget and consist of a variety of unique items on 84 different line items in each division’s budget. 13 The chart below illustrates the make-up of the budget. $26,462,580 $962,500 $510,110 $412,308 $2,396,713 $1,965,514 $4,482,486 $6,023,601 Wages and Benefits Street Lighting Legal Services User Charge - Property Insurance User Charge - Fleet User Charge - IT User Charge - Facilities Everything Else 14 Detailed Information Below provides information on the significant items in the budget. Wages Wages are increasing 2.4% and 3.6% in 2016 and 2017 respectively. This includes a 2.5 percent base increase each year, step increases, performance pay, and staff turnover. There is a reduction of 1.5 employees for the point of sale program that was not implemented. There is an additional employee added for the community center, a fitness and administration supervisor. Also an additional police officer was added in 2016 and 2017. The City prepares the budget for wages by looking at trends within the private sector labor market and our local government peer group. Based on the compensation trends we are seeing, we are proposing a 2.5% wage increase in 2016 and 2017. This proposal is in line with our peer cities and the private sector. In 2016 our local government peer group is estimating that the average increase will be 2.5%. Additionally, according to a recent study done by the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM), private sector labor market is showing an average of 2.7% increases in 2016 after a 2.9% average increase in 2015. The City is also proposing a 2.5% increase in wages for 2017. In 2017, several cities are estimating increases averaging between 2.44% and 2.8%. The City needs to stay in line with our peers and the private sector if we want to retain our highly skilled workforce. Additionally, maintaining a competitive wage is important so that Eden Prairie maintains the lowest level unionization when compared to our benchmark communities. We will have an open labor contract for 2017 and will need to remain competitive with other contracts and communities. The results of a comprehensive 2012 wage study showed that the City was in line with the private and public sectors in the market. We must continue to provide similar increases as the private sector and our public sector peer cities to remain competitive. Wages – Part time Wages part-time is increasing $368,000 or 18% in 2016 and decreasing $61,600 or 2.6% in 2017. The reason for the large increase in 2016 includes $177,000 for the community center aquatics and fitness expansion and $99,000 for elections. Volunteer Wages 15 Volunteer wages are increasing $44,460 or 8% in 2016 and $35,200 or 5.75% in 2017. In July of 2016 staff anticipates increasing duty crew wages from $11.00 to $12.00 and then in July 2017 increasing wages to $13.00. Also, $7,600 was added to increase the stipend for the command staff. PERA The City pays public employees retirement (PERA) benefits for all eligible employees. Generally all full time employees and part-time employees, who earn more than $5,100 a year, are PERA eligible. The City currently contributes 7.50% of salary for PERA except for the police and fire employees where the percent is 16.2%. The City also pays 7.65% of salary for FICA except for police and fire where the percentage is 1.45%. The City has budgeted $2,995,947 and $3,097,923$ for PERA/FICA in 2016 and 2017. Health Insurance The health insurance budget is increasing 5% for premiums and an additional 3% for healthcare reform taxes. When the City last completed an RFP for health insurance, HealthPartners provided for a 5% cap. A ten percent increase was budgeted for 2017. The actual budgeted increase is 3.8% for 2016. The increases are less than the premium and tax increases due to keeping the HRA/HSA contribution flat and employee insurance decisions. Workers Compensation The workers compensation user charge is changing from $650,979 in 2015 to $612,652 in 2016 which is a 5.9% decrease. The 2015/2016 premium showed a 6.5% reduction. The City’s experience modification improved. Also, workers compensation rates for each employee category change (increase and decrease) every year. For 2017 the charge is budgeted to increase to $681,895 which is an 11% increase. 16 Property and Liability Insurance The property insurance user charge is increasing from $402,209 in 2015 to $412,308 in 2016 and to $439,310 in 2017. This is a 2.5% and 6.5% increase respectively. The 2017 increase is higher based on historical average increases and can be reviewed again in 2016. Facilities User Charges Facility user charges are increasing .7% in 2016 and 3% in 2017 excluding the pool and fitness expansion. With the expansion, charges are increasing 6.3% and 3% respectively. For the pool and fitness expansion, costs are increasing in all categories to pay for the additional square footage and pools. IT User Charges For the General Fund, IT user charges are decreasing 1.7% and increasing 1.2% in 2016 and 2017 respectively. The amount budgeted went from $1,999,716 in 2015, $1,965,514 in 2016, and $1,988,504 in 2017. Some budget items to note include that the computer replacement cycle was changed. Computers will now be replaced every 3 years rather than every 4 years. This increased the budget by $29,779. $10,000 was added for GIS Staff Augmentation and $45,000 was added for Contract Development related to CIS iPad. These budgets are expected to decrease in future years as IT staff become more familiar with these areas. Off-setting these increases include a reduction due to staff turnover. Fleet Services User Charges Fleet services user charges for the general fund are decreasing .8% in 2016 and increasing 2.2% in 2017. The Fleet Services budget is able to hold fairly constant through this budget cycle primarily due to the anticipated stability of fuel prices and the City’s continued efforts to conserve fuel and improve vehicle and equipment fuel economy. Long term outlooks for gasoline and diesel fuel indicate an annual cost increase of approximately 2% for gasoline and 2.5% for diesel fuel. These cost increases should be equally offset as we acquire new and more fuel efficient vehicles and equipment. 17 HRA The HRA levies and pays for wages and benefits related to the support of housing in the City. It includes staff time from Housing and Community Services, Community Development, Planning, Economic Development, and Fire. Wages and benefits total $186,589 for 2016 and $193,573. Conclusion This document is intended to provide information on the proposed 2016/2017 City of Eden Prairie budget. If you have any questions about the budget contact a member of the finance team or the individual operating areas. General Fund Statement 2014 2015 2016 2017 Actual Budget Proposed Dollar Percent Proposed Dollar Percent REVENUES Taxes $29,912,869 $30,570,531 $31,442,897 $872,366 2.9%$32,383,664 $940,767 3.0% License and Permits Building Permits and Fees 3,496,417 2,000,000 2,120,000 120,000 6.0%2,120,000 - 0.0% Other 1,397,297 1,495,863 1,385,469 (110,394) (7.4%)1,385,559 90 0.0% Total Licenses and Permits 4,893,714 3,495,863 3,505,469 9,606 0.3%3,505,559 90 0.0% Intergovernmental Revenue Police Pension Aid 500,116 415,000 500,000 85,000 20.5%500,000 - 0.0% Fire Relief Association Aid 414,343 381,000 414,000 33,000 8.7%414,000 - 0.0% School Liaison 115,798 116,955 115,798 (1,157) (1.0%)115,798 - 0.0% Other 311,032 141,250 206,250 65,000 46.0%206,250 - 0.0% Total Intergovernmental Revenue 1,341,290 1,054,205 1,236,048 181,843 17.2%1,236,048 - 0.0% Charges for Services Public Safety 97,369 83,500 102,500 19,000 22.8%102,500 - 0.0% Recreation 4,744,488 4,726,719 5,577,685 850,966 18.0%5,855,269 277,584 5.0% Total Charges for Services 4,841,856 4,810,219 5,680,185 869,966 18.1%5,957,769 277,584 4.9% Fines and Penalties 391,010 577,000 500,000 (77,000) (13.3%)500,000 - 0.0% Investment Income 52,185 100,000 50,000 (50,000) (50.0%)50,000 - 0.0% Other Revenue 500,883 254,263 254,000 (263) (0.1%)254,000 - 0.0% Total Revenues 41,933,807 40,862,081 42,668,599 1,806,518 4.4% 43,887,040 1,218,441 2.9% EXPENDITURES General Government 6,150,498 6,238,493 6,461,530 223,037 3.6%6,525,927 64,397 1.0% Public Safety 18,530,493 18,793,731 19,254,000 460,269 2.4% 19,975,205 721,205 3.7% Public Works 5,677,946 5,981,421 6,198,987 217,566 3.6%6,335,493 136,506 2.2% Parks and Recreation 10,291,423 10,377,275 11,104,750 727,475 7.0% 11,340,160 235,410 2.1% Debt Service 46,544 46,545 46,545 - 0.0%51,198 4,653 10.0% Total Expenditures 40,696,905 41,437,465 43,065,812 1,628,347 3.9% 44,227,983 1,162,171 2.7% Excess (Deficiency of Revenues over Expenditures)1,236,902 (575,384) (397,213) 178,171 (31.0%)(340,943) 56,270 (14.2%) OTHER FINANCING SOURCES / (USES) Transfers in 271,295 406,610 270,000 (136,610) (33.6%)270,000 - 0.0% Transfers out (724,435) (160,000) (150,000) 10,000 (6.3%)(150,000) - 0.0% Proceeds from Disposition of Capital Assets 14,024 - - - Total Other Financing Sources (439,116) 246,610 120,000 (126,610) (51.3%)120,000 - 0.0% Net Change in Fund Balance $797,786 $(328,774) $(277,213) $51,561 (15.7%)$(220,943) $56,270 (20.3%) Incr / (Decr) from 2015 Budget Incr / (Decr) from 2016 Budget