HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 05/21/1991 EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED MINUTES
TIME: 7:30 PM Tuesday, May 21, 1991
LOCATION: City Hall Council Chambers,
7600 Executive Drive
COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Douglas Tenpas, Richard Anderson, Jean Harris,
H. Martin Jessen and Patricia Pidcock
CITY COUNCIL STAFF: City Manager, Carl J. Jullie, Assistant to the City
Manager Craig Dawson, City Attorney Roger Pauly,
Finance Director John D. Frane, Director of Planning
Chris Enger, Director of Parks, Recreation & Natural
Resources Robert Lambert, Director of Public Works
Gene Dietz, and Recording Secretary Roberta Wick
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL All Councilmembers present.
PRESENTATION OF AN AWARD OF MERIT FOR DR. JOHN WRIGHT, D.V.M.
Mayor Tenpas presented Dr. John Wright, D.V.M., with an Award of Merit for
his services to the Eden Prairie Police Canine Unit. Since 1981 he had
provided veterinary services free of charge to the Police-Department's dogs
and thereby 'had contributed greatly to the efficiency and effectiveness of the
City's Police Force.
PRESENTATION OF •COMMENDATION TO KRISTY L. LAUER
Mayor Tenpas presented a commendation to Kristy L. Lauer for her
participation in the arrest of a person suspected of credit card fraud, thereby
preventing the suspect from victimizing more businesses in the City.
RECEIVE GOVERNOR'S SAFETY AWARD FOR THE HIGHEST QUALITY SAFETY
PROGRAM
Kevin Schmie g Director of Inspections, Safety, and Facilities, accepted the
Governor's Award for Outstanding Achievement in Occupational Safety. The
City's safety program, instituted in 1988, had reduced lost time injury hours
from 2,976 in 1987 to 112 in 1990. This improved safety record had resulted in
improved employee morale and a $151,000 refund from the City's insurance
carrier.
PRESENTATION OF KEY TO CITY FOR SHARI GRAHAM FOR POSSIBLE SISTER
CITY PROGRAM WITH CHINA
Mayor Tenpas gave Shari Graham of the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce a
key to the City to be presented to a possible sister city in China where she
will be teaching and lecturing for three months.
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I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
MOTION
Pidcock moved, seconded by Anderson, to approve the agenda.
Pidcock requested the addition of the following items under X.A. Reports
of Councilmembers: (1) F-16 Flyover, Saturday May 25, 1991; (2) Trail
around Red Rock Lake; (3) Erosion on Bluffs area; (4) Sister City
Program; (5) Cutting weeds and grooming roadway medians; (6)
Congratulations to staff for safety program. Harris requested the
addition of Item X.A.7, Amendment of By-Laws of Eden Prairie
Foundation. Jessen requested the addition of Item X.A.8, Roadside
Dumping. Tenpas requested the addition of two items under X.A., Reports
of Council Members: (9) Update on Leona Road/Highway 169 traffic
signals; and (10) Building owned by Ron Krueger.
Jullie requested that Items III.A. and III.B. be removed from the Consent
Calendar. Julhe also requested the addition of Item X.E. 2. Report of
Director of Public Works, Award of Bid for a 600-Gallon Bituminous OR
Distributor.
MOTION
• Motion to approve the agenda as amended approved 5-0.
II. MINUTES
A. Board of Review Meeting held Thursday, April 18, 1991
MOTION
Pidcock moved, seconded by Anderson to approve the minutes of the
Board of Review Meeting held Thursday, April 18, 1991.
Motion approved 5-0.
B. Special City Council Meeting held Tuesday, April 23, 1991
Pidcock moved, seconded by Anderson, to approve the minutes of the
Special City Council Meeting held Tuesday, April 23, 1991.
Motion approved 5-0.
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C. City Council Meeting held Tuesday, May 7, 1991
MOTION
Pidcock moved, seconded by Anderson, to approve the Minutes of the
City Council Meeting held Tuesday, May 7, 1991.
Motion-approved 5-0
III. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. EATON INDUSTRIAL ADDITION-by The Eaton Corporation. Approval of
Developer's Agreement. Location: 15151 Highway #5 (Item removed
from the Consent Calendar at request of City Manager)
B. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF EATON INDUSTRIAL ADDITION - located
South of T.H. 5 and North of Technology Drive (Resolution No. 91-
_. .111.) .(Item removed from Consent Calendar at request of City
Manager)
C. MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY'S (MHFA) MINNESOTA CITY
PARTICIPATION PROGRAM (MCCP) by the City of Eden Prairie.
Adoption of Resolution No. 91-121, Authorizing the City of Eden
Prairie's participation in the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency's
Minnesota Cities Participation Program (Resolution 91-121 - Authorize
Participation)
D. CLERK'S LICENSE LIST
E. CENTER CARE PROGRAM
F. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF COFFMAN WOODS - located east of Duck
Lake Road and south of W. 62nd Street (Resolution No. 91-122)
G. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF MINNESOTA VIKINGS - located at the N.W.
Corner of Washington Avenue and Viking Drive (Resolution No. 91-
123)
H. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR STARING LAKE/RIDGE ROAD
UTILITY AND STREET IMPROVEMENT. I.C. 52-203 (Resolution No. 91-
124)
I. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUNRISE CIRCLE UTILITY
AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS, I.C. 52-205 (Resolution No. 91-125)
J. APPROVE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT WITH EDWIN AND
DOROTHY SISAM, PROPERTY OWNERS OF LOT 5, BLOCK 3, CREEK
KNOLLS, FOR SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS ON WILD DUCK PASS
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K. RESOLUTION NO. 91-126 AMENDING THE SUPPLEMENTAL TRUST
INDENTURE FOR THE STERLING PONDS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING
PROJECT (PRAIRIE VILLAGE APARTMENTS)_TO ALLOW INVESTMENTS OF
BOND FUNDS WITH THE APPROVAL OF 50% OF THE BONDHOLDERS
L. APPROVAL OF CITY'S INSURANCE FOR THE PERIOD JUNE 1, 1991 -
JUNE 1, 1992
M. APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF LEASE FOR PRESERVE CENTER LIQUOR
STORE
MOTION
Anderson moved, seconded by Jessen, to approve the Consent
Calendar as amended. Motion approved 5-0.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. HIWAY 494 RACQUET CLUB by Northwest Racquet Swim and Health
Club. Request for Zoning District Change from Rural to C-Com on 2.7
acres, Site Plan Review and Adoption of Resolution No. 91-81,
• preliminary Plat of 19.53 acres into 1 lot and 3 outlots for
construction of a parking lot and tennis court structures on the
south side of the property to be known as Hiway 494/Crosstown
Racquet Swim and Health Club. Location: East of Baker Road, north
of Holasek Lane (Ordinance No. 12-91 - Zoning District Change;
Resolution No. 91-81 - Preliminary Plat)
Jullie said that notice for the public hearing was properly published
in the Eden Prairie News and mailed to surrounding property
owners.
Alan Kimpell, representing KMR Architects, architect for Northwest
Racquet Swim and Health Club, presented a plan for development of
360 extra parking stalls for the.Club, development of one contiguous
property for the Club, and dedication of the property south of the
Club and south of the water tower to the City. Four outdoor tennis
courts would also be developed in lieu of a cash park fee donation.
Enger said the Planning Commission had recommended approval of
the project at its April 8, 1991 meeting, subject to the
recommendations in the staff report. Enger said that the original
plan had been for a parking ramp to the north rather than at-grade
parking. Since that time, the Club had been able to acquire more
land to the south. It had agreed to build and donate tennis courts
to the City, thus providing a buffer between the Club.and the
residential area. For these reasons, the Planning Commission
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believed this to be a better plan than the original one. Also, with
the present plan, the traffic would be distributed between two major
entrances rather than one, which the Planning Commission believed
to be an improvement.
There were no comments from the audience.
MOTION
Pidcock moved to close the public hearing and approve first reading
of Ordinance No. 12-91 for Zoning District Change, Adopt Resolution
No. 91-81 for the Preliminary Plat, and direct staff to prepare a
development agreement incorporating Commission and staff
recommendations. Seconded by Jessen.
Motion approved 5-0.
B. ANAGRAM INTERNATIONAL by Ryan Construction Company. Adoption
of Resolution No. 91-100, Planned Unit Development Concept
Amendment and Planned Unit Development District Review with
waivers on 15.67 acres; Zoning District Amendment within the I-2
Zoning District on 15.67' acres, Site Plan Review and Adoption of
Resolution No. 91-102,_ Preliminary Plat of 15.67 acres into 4 lots for
construction of a 199,210 square foot office/warehouse building in
three phases to be know as Anagram International, Inc. Location:
southeast corner of Valley View Road and Executive Drive. (Ordinance
No. 13-91-PUD-5-91 - Zoning District Amendment; Resolution No. 91-
100 - PUD Concept Amendment; Resolution No. 91-102 - Preliminary
Plat)
Kent Carlson, representing Ryan Construction Company, presented
the details of the project on behalf of Anagram International. He
said Phase I of the project would be 116,000 square feet in a two-
story building, with plans for expansion in five to seven years. He
explained the details of the project by the use of maps and
drawings.
Enger said the Planning Commission reviewed the project at its May
13, 1991 meeting and unanimously recommended approval subject to
staff report recommendations.
Lambert said the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources
Commission recommended approval of the project at its May 20, 1991
meeting. However, it recommended that a sidewalk system which
would extend around the entire block on the inside of Equitable
Drive be considered so persons would be able to walk around the
entire block without crossing a street.
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After discussion, it was determined that the proponent should decide
whether or not it would install the recommended sidewalk.
There were no comments from the audience.
MOTION
Jessen moved to close the public hearing, approve first reading of
Ordinance No. 13-91-PUD-5-91, Adopt Resolution No. 90-100 PUD
Concept Amendment, Adopt Resolution No. 90-102 to approve the
Preliminary Plat, direct staff to prepare the development agreement,
and resolve the issue of the sidewalk before second reading.
Seconded by Harris.
Motion approved 5-0.
V. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
MOTION
• Pidcock moved, seconded by Harris, to approve payment of claims.
Payment of claims approved with Anderson, Harris, Pidcock, Jessen, and
Tenpas all voting "AYE..
VI. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
VII. PETITIONS, REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS
VIII. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, & COMMITTEES
IX. APPOINTMENTS
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X. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
A. Reports of Councilmembers
1. F-16 Fly-over
Pidcock said that a request had been received for Council
_ approval for fly-over of F-16's between 1:00 and 1:10 PM on
Saturday, May 25, 1991. It was the consensus of the Council
that this be. allowed. for the date and time specified.
2. Trail around Red Rock Lake
Pidcock said that she believed this trail was in poor repair and
was dangerous and requested staff to investigate the situation.
3. Erosion on Bluff s Area
Pidcock said that the erosion in the area on the east side near
Winter Place had become worse, and believed that the City
should take action to prevent further erosion. Staff will assess
the situation and report to-Council at the next meeting.
Gray said the City had been working with the Watershed District
on erosion control, and that the Watershed District had indicated
it would consider including funds for erosion control in its
budget.
4. Sister City Program
Pidcock inquired as to what information had been received for
the Sister City Program. She said she would like to begin the
program as soon as possible.
5. Cutting Weeds and Grooming along Roadways
Pidcock said she had received several complaints that the City
was not cutting weeds and properly grooming along roadways
and medians.
Gray said grass cutting and spraying for weeds in the medians
had been scheduled in the Major Center Area. He also pointed
out that in areas where cutting of grass and weeds was the
County's responsibility such as Valley View Road, State law
prohibited cutting areas before a date in June because the areas
were habitat areas for birds and wildlife.
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6. Congratulating Staff for Safety Program
Pidcock said she wanted the Council to go on record as
congratulating staff for its excellent safety record. All
Councilmembers agreed.
7. Eden Prairie Foundation Board of Directors
Harris said the Eden Prairie Foundation had three requests to
amend bylaws for Council approval: (1) To expand the number
of directors from 11 to 13 to include the existing chair of the
Foundation Ball as a voting member, and the immediate past-chair
of the Foundation Ball in an ex-officio capacity. (2) To clarify
the term of office of directors. The new language would make
persons eligible to serve no more than two consecutive whole or
partial terms as a director. (3) Establish a nominating committee
to be designated 90 days prior to each annual meeting of the
Corporation.
MOTION
Harris moved that these three items be approved by Council.
• Seconded by Jessen. Motion approved 5-0.
8. Roadside Dumping
Jessen said that the area near Riverview Road had one or two
loads of brick rubble, paint cans and other construction debris
that had been dumped in the area_along the roadway. He noted
an increasing amount of yard waste and brush showing up on
public land.
Anderson added that this had become a problem throughout the
state with the greater restrictions and higher costs for garbage
pick-up.
Dawson said the Council had determined previously not to be
involved in processing yard wastes and brush, but that the
Waste Management Commission could be requested to review it
again.
9. Update on Leona Road
Tenpas requested an update on the traffic signal at Leona Road.
Jullie pointed out that there was an item on the agenda to
authorize a study for Highway 169 signalization which would
address this subject.
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--10. -Building owned by Ron Krueger
Tenpas.said he had received a call from First Wisconsin Bank in
Milwaukee regarding this property. Because the building was
scheduled to be torn down, the property owner not could sell
the property or rent the building. The property owner was also
behind on his taxes. First Wisconsin had asked if the City had
a policy to establish a fair market value for tax purposes on a
property that was scheduled for condemnation.
Jullie said there was no hardship provision for commercial
property. Jullie also said there was a possibility the State
would purchase the property in 1991.
It was the consensus of the Council that staff investigate the
situation and return to Council with a plan for this and similar
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B. Report of City Manager
1. Set Date for Stake I Session of Quality -Management Program
Jullie requested that Council set a date for 'the Stage I Session
of the Quality Management Program involving Dr. Michael Tveity
who will be working with Council and department heads in a
strategy planning session. It was decided to set June 24, 1991
at 6:00 PM to meet with Dr. Tveity. It was also decided to move
the study session originally scheduled for June 25 to a later
date andto- invite the Chamber of Commerce and the Eden
Prairie School Board.
C. Report of Finance Director
1. Recommendations regarding Liquor Operations (continued from
May 7, 1991)
Frane reported that the consultants continued to recommend
purchasing a store in the Prairieview Center. Anderson said he
would favor accepting the recommendation of the consultants and
he believed that it was less costly to own rather than lease in
the long run.
Jullie said it would be necessary for staff to negotiate the
purchase of a site, report to Council what the cost would be,
and develop a plan to finance the purchase.
Jessen said he was not persuaded that the correct decision was
to purchase the site. He would favor renting a site.
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Pidcock said she was not comfortable with purchasing a site and
would favor waiting to see if there would be a spot in the Major
Center Area that would be more appropriate.
Tenpas said he did not believe the consultants had done a good
job with the study because an analysis of the Cub Store area
had not been included. Also the study had not taken into
consideration the traffic shift that would take place in the Major
Center Area in the next two-and-one-half years because of road
construction. He also said that there may be legislative changes
in the coming years that would change where liquor could be
purchased; for example, in grocery stores. Because of these
factors, he-said he would prefer to remain flexible and lease a
store in the Prairieview Center.
Harris said she would not be adverse to owning a store because
it could be sold if necessary. However, she said she was not
sure purchase at this time was a good use of City funds.
After further discussion it was the consensus of the Council to
direct staff to compare costs for leasing and costs for
purchasing a store in the Prairieview Center area and report the
findings to Council for review.
• 2. 1st Quarter Budget Report (continued from May 7, 1991)
Tenpas said he would like to see last year compared to the
current. year. Frane said this could be done easily in 1992, but
it would be time-consuming to make a 1990-91 comparison.
Council agreed that this comparative information could be
included in the 1992 reports rather than trying to include the
figures for 1990 at this time.
D. Report of Director of Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources
1. Proposal for Repair of the Barn on the Riley/Jacques Homestead
Lambert explained the repairs that were needed to the barn on
the Riley/Jacques Homestead and that the repairs could be paid
for by cash park fees.
MOTION
Pidcock moved, seconded by Harris, to repair the barn on this
property.
Anderson asked if there was a use for the barn. Lambert said
that the Historical Preservation Commission would like to use it
to store items that it had been collecting. He said a security
• system would be installed.
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Tenpas requested that a letter be sent to Elaine Jacques
thanking- her for her participation in the restoration of this
building, and also asking her if the original land deed signed by
President Ulysses S. Grant could be preserved and displayed in
the barn.
Motion approved 5-0.
E. Report of Director of Public Works
1. Authorize Traffic Study for T.H. 169 Signalization
Gray said the City was awaiting MnDOT's 'finalization of traffic
counts on the Highway 169 intersections at West 78th Street and
Leona Road.
Gray also called Council attention to the proposal from Benshoof
& Associates, Inc. to provide traffic engineering assistance at the
intersections of T.H. 169 with Leona Road and West 78th Street.
MOTION
Harris moved, seconded by Jessen, to authorize Benshoof &
Associates, Inc. to proceed with the traffic study as outlined in
its letter of May 21, 1991. Motion approved 5-0.
2. 600-Gallon Bituminous Oil Distributor Bid I.C. 52-231
Grey said the City received bids on Monday, May 20, 1991, for a
600-Gallon Bituminous Oil Distributor. He said that MacQueen
Equipment had presented a bid of $18,632, but the equipment did
not meet the City's specifications. MacQueen Equipment had
stated that it would be necessary to add another $2,900 to the
bid if it were to meet the City's specifications. The low bidder,
based on the specifications which included a 20-hp diesel engine
to run the distributor, is Ruffridge-Johnson for $19,436.
Tenpas asked if MacQueen Equipment had been aware of the
specifications when it presented the bid. Gray said that the
bid of $18,632 was based on equipment which had a 10-hp motor,
not the 20-hp motor as specified. Gray said that either of the
two companies could have met the 20-hp specification.
Pauly suggested that the motion include that it was the finding
of the Council that the bid from MacQueen Equipment did not
meet the specifications and therefore was rejected.
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MOTION
Jessen moved, seconded by Anderson, to reject the bid of
$18,632 from MacQueen Equipment because it did not meet the
City's specifications, and accept the bid from Ruffridge-Johnson
in the amount of $19,436 to provide a 600-Gallon Bituminous Oil
Distributor. Motion approved 5-0.
XI. OTHER BUSINESS
Harris asked Gray if Council action was required on the memo relating
to water quality in the staff recommendation because the
recommendation was to proceed with the NURP standards to evaluate
development in Southwest Eden Prairie.
Gray said Council action was not required at this time, but as projects
were reviewed, the City could consider recommending that water quality
features be added to the design features of the storm sewer systems.
These issues would be worked out with developers and would be
brought to Council only if there was a conflict or disagreement on the
water quality issues.
• Anderson said he wished to thank the staff and the Historical
Commission for the Graffiti Bridge Sunday Celebration held on May 19,
1991. He said the effort was well-received and enjoyed by all residents
of the community. Council concurred.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION
Jessen moved, seconded by Pidcock, to adjourn at 9:25 PM. Motion
approved 5-0.
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