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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 08/03/1993 . MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1993 7:30 PM, CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 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, Senior Planner Michael D. Franzen, Director of Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Robert Lambert, and City Engineer, Alan Gray PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Mayor Tenpas called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Jessen was absent. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION TO STUDENT/YOUTH MEMBERS WHO SERVED ON A CITY COMMISSION Mayor Tenpas presented certificates of appreciation to the student/youth members of the Commissions and Boards during the previous year. Recipients were Lisa-Marie Gualtieri, Planning Commission; Adam Har u and Thomas Marcus, Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission; Sara Heck and Tata Sheedy, Human Rights and Services Commission. I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS Pidcock added Item XI.1.A., Report on League of Minnesota Cities Board Retreat. MOTION: Pidcock moved, seconded by Harris, to approve the agenda as submitted and amended. Motion carried unanimously. II. OPEN PODIUM Jim Eckblad, 15406 Village Woods Drive, explained that bogs were currently floating in Red Rock Lake and expressed concern about the problems that may be caused because of this. Gray said Staff had begun investigating the issue due to concern about blockage of storm water drainage outlets of the lake and the detriment to recreation on the lake. He said that the Watershed District had been contacted about • availability of funding for some or all of the work required to correct the matter. In addition, the Minnesota DNR had been contacted in order to obtain permits necessary for removal of the bog materials. City Council Minutes 2 August 3, 1993 �. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JULY 20, 1993 MOTION: Pidcock moved, seconded by Hams, to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of July 20, 1993, as submitted with the following sentence added to page 7, item M.C., "Council directed Staff to continue discussions with the Shuldheiss family as discussed at this meeting." Motion carried unanimously. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. CLERK'S LICENSE LIST B. 2ND READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND LIQUOR LICENSE REGULATIONS AND RESOLUTION #93-158 APPROVING SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION C. FAIRFIELD WEST PHASE 2 by Centex Homes. 2nd Reading of an Ordinance for PUD District Review on 23.5 acres and Rezoning from Rural to R1-13.5 on 6.76 acres; Approval of a Developer's Agreement for Fairfield West Phase 2. Location: West of Fairfield, south of Scenic Heights Road #212. (Ordinance #30-93-PUD-9-93 for PUD District Review on 23.5 and Rezoning from Rural to R1-13.5 on 6.76 acres and Authorizing Summary of Ordinance) D. BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO by Northco Corporation. 2nd Reading of an Ordinance for Zoning • District Amendment within the Community Commercial Zoning District on 10.8 acres; and Adoption of a Resolution Approving Site Plan for Blockbuster Video. Location: Northwest corner of the intersection of County Road 4 and Highway 5. (Ordinance #29-93, Zoning District Amendment within the Community Commercial Zoning District and Authorizing Summary of Ordinance; Resolution #93-159, Site Plan) E. CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR A-V/CABLECAST SYSTEM CONTRACT F. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION #93-160 REGARDING JACOUES PROPERTY AND RILEY LAKE TRAIL G. APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING PUBLIC RENTAL OF CANOE RACKS IN PARKS H. RESOLUTION #93-161, APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY, CSAH 62 FROM CSAH 4 TO CSAH 60, WETLAND MITIGATION AND LANDSCAPING I. RESOLUTION #93-162 APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF EDEN PRAIRIE FORD J. RESOLUTION #93-163 ORDERING FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR ATHERTON TOWNHOMES TO IMPROVE DRAINAGE FACILITIES, I.C. 93-5332 • K. RESOLUTION #93-164 AWARDING CONTRACT FOR BERGER DRIVE/LAKESHORE DRIVE/VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH, I.C. 52-284 •City Council Minutes 3 August 3, 1993 MOTION: Harris moved, seconded by Pidcock, to approve items A. - K. of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS/MEETINGS A. BRYANT LAKE PARK by Hennepin County Parks. Site Plan Review within the Rural Zoning District on 167.6 acres. Location: West of Rowland Road, north and east of Bryant Lake. Doug Bryant and Alex Meyer, representing the Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District, reviewed the details of the proposed park development. Councilmembers asked about the number and type of watercraft available at the park; the possibility of a trail connection through the International School property; connection to trails within the City of Minnetonka; and timing for opening of the park improvements to the public. Meyer and Bryant responded that, initially, six (6) canoes and six (6) paddle boats would be available for rent at the facility. Regarding the trail connection through the International School property, Bryant said that negotiations would be necessary with the school in order to obtain the right to construct the trail. Meyer reviewed the proposed connections to the Minnetonka trail system. Bryant said that the Phase I improvements were scheduled to be opened to the public in Spring, 1995. He noted that it was not • possible to determine the timing of funding for future phases. The Planning Commission and Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission recommended approval of the proposal. Sandra Landucci, 6529 Rowland Road, expressed concern about the proposed location of the park maintenance facility and the location of the park entrance. She asked for mitigation with landscaping alternatives and for assurances that there would be compliance with any mitigation measures proposed. MOTION: Anderson moved, seconded by Harris, to: 1) Close the Public Hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution #93-167, approving the Site Plan including the mitigation measures to screen the park maintenance building from adjacent homes on Rowland Road. Bryant stated that increased berm height and increased tree height in the range of eight-foot to twelve- foot high trees were being considered. Council directed Staff to work with the Park District and the neighborhood toward an acceptable plan revision. Motion carried unanimously. • City Council Minutes 4 August 3, 1993 B. STORM WATER UTILITY Gray reported on the success of the July 14th "Water Quality Fair" and explained the progress since the Council last considered establishment of this utility. He also updated the progress on storm water problems at the Bent Creek golf course and in the Atherton townhome area. There were no comments from the audience. MOTION: Harris moved, seconded by Pidcock, to continue this Public Hearing and direct staff to draft an ordinance to establish this utility. Motion carried unanimously. C. MINNESOTA PLASTICS by Ryan Construction. Request for PUD Concept Review on 15.67 acres, PUD District Review with waivers on 3.17 acres, Zoning District Amendment in the I-2 Park Zoning District on 3.17 acres and Site Plan Review on 3.17 acres. Location: Valley View Road and Anagram Drive. (Resolution for PUD Concept; Ordinance for PUD District Review and Zoning District Amendment in the I-2 Park Zoning District) Pat Ryan, representing proponent, explained the details of the proposal. Staff reported that the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the project. • Councilmembers questioned the exterior materials used for the proposed development. Staff explained the plans for exterior materials for the buildings in the area and that this structure met all requirements. There were no comments from the audience. MOTION: Pidcock moved, seconded by Harris, to: 1) Close the Public Hearing; 2) Adopt Resolution #93-165, approving the PUD Concept; 3) Approve the 1st Reading of the Ordinance for PUD District Review and Zoning District Amendment; and 4) Direct Staff to prepare a Development Agreement incorporating Commission and Staff recommendations. Motion carried unanimously. D. AVIATION CHARTER by Aviation Charter. Request for Site Plan Review in the Public Zoning District on 2.3 acres. Location: 9960 Flying Cloud Drive. Gary Tushie, architect for the project, explained the details of the development proposal. He added that proponents agreed with all conditions of the Staff and Commission except the requirement for • public utilities. City Council Minutes 5 August 3, 1993 Councilmembers discussed the feasibility of extending sanitary sewer and water to the airport property. Gray said that a feasibility study had been completed, but that, without cooperation from the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), owners of the airport, it would be impossible to implement. There were no comments from members of the audience. MOTION: Harris moved, seconded by , to: 1) Close the Public Hearing; 2) Adopt Resolution #93-166, approving the review of the Site Plan. Motion carried unanimously. Council directed Staff to draft appropriate documentation, perhaps a resolution, urging MAC to reconsider installation of sanitary sewer and water to service Flying Cloud Airport. Further, Staff was directed to work with the Flying Cloud Airport Advisory Commission to begin discussions with MAC Staff on the matter. • E. FREEBURG/PERKINS/FELTL ADDITION by Freeburg/Perkins/Feltl.Request for Preliminary Plat of three acres into three lots and Zoning Code variances to be Reviewed by the Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Location: Willow Creek Road (Resolution for Preliminary Plat) Continued from June 1, 1993 MOTION: Pidcock moved, seconded by Harris, to continue this item to October 5, 1993. Motion carried unanimously. VI. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS MOTION: moved, seconded by , to approve the Payment of Claims as presented. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with Anderson, Harris, Pidcock, and Tenpas voting "aye." VH. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS VIII.PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS IX. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS. COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES X. APPOINTMENTS • •City Council Minutes 6 August 3, 1993 XI. REPORTS OF OFFICERS A. REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS 1. League of Minnesota Cities Board Retreat Pidcock reported on the retreat she attended as a Board member of the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC). She explained that one focus of the retreat was a concerted effort on how to better serve the cities of Minnesota. The Board discussed the perceptions that cities have of the League and what those cities expect of their league. The Board was also concerned about any negative impact the League may have suffered due to recent internal problems. Pidcock invited input from Councilmembers about these and any other issues. B. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER 1. 1992 Audit of City's Financial Operations John Brand, Fox, McCue, reported on the audit of the 1992 financial records of the City. He commended staff for the job performed and reviewed recommendations for the coming year. • 2. Rescheduling of Council Workshop Council directed Staff to reschedule the workshop planned for August i0th to a future date when all Council members could be present. XH. OTHER BUSINESS XIII. ADJOURNMENT MOTION TO ADJOURN: Harris moved, seconded by Pidcock. Mayor Tenpas adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m. •