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EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1993 7:30 PM, CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
7600 Executive Drive
COUNCII.MEMBERS: 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 Community Development Chris Enger,Director
of Parks, Recreation &Natural Resources Bob Lambert, Director
of Public Works Gene Dietz, and City Engineer Alan Gray
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL
Acting Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Tenpas was absent.
PROCLAMATION FOR MANUFACTURERS WEEK (OCTOBER 18-22, 1993)
Acting Mayor Anderson presented a Proclamation for Manufacturers' Week to Lisa Sisinni, Executive Director
Iof the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce.
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Pidcock added item XI.A.1., Midwest Asphalt Odor Complaint Anderson added item XI.A.2., I 494
Corridor Commission Meeting, and item XI.A.3.,Bicycle Racks at New City Center. Jullie added item
XI.E.2., Wellhouse - City Center.
MOTION: Pidcock moved, seconded by Harris, to approve the agenda as presented and amended.
Motion carried unanimously
U. OPEN PODIUM
There were no items presented during this portion of the agenda.
M. MINUTES
A. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/HUMAN RIGHTS COMNIITTEE MEETING HELD TUESDAY,,
SEPTEMBER 21, 1993
MOTION: Jessen moved, seconded by Pidcock, to approve the minutes of the September 21, 1993,
joint meeting between the City Council and Human Rights Committee. Motion carried on a 3 -0 -
• 1 vote, with Harris abstaining.
City Council Minutes 2 October 19, 1993
• B. CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1993
MOTION: Jessen moved, seconded by Hams, to approve the minutes of the October 5, 1993,
Council meeting, with an amendment as follows: item X.A.2, Status of Natural Resources
Referendum, last paragraph, last sentence to read: "Anderson and Tenpas volunteered to work with
the referendum committee. . ." Motion carried on a 3-0-1 vote, with Pidcock abstaining.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. CLERK'S LICENSE LIST
B. 2ND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 41-93 AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTF,R 3, BY
ADDING SECTION 3.75 TO ESTABLISH A STORM WATER SEWER SYSTEM UTILITY
AND APPROVE SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION
C. RESOLUTION #93-203 APPROVE SUPPLEMENT NO. 1 TO COOPERATIVE
CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR TECHNOLOGY DRIVE NEAR WALLACE ROAD,
I.C. 93-5307
D. RESOLUTION #93-204, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF LEIGHTON ADDITION (located
south of West 62nd Street and east of Industrial Boulevard)
• E. RESOLUTION #93-205, UNFUNDED MANDATES
F. PETER ANDREA 5TH ADDITION by Peter Andrea. 2nd Reading of an Ordinance for Zoning
District Change from Rural to RM-6.5 on 8.89 acres and from Rural to RI-44 on 6 acres and
Approval of a Developer's Agreement for Peter Andrea 5th Addition. Location: Willow Creek
Road and Bryant Lake Drive. (Ordinance#Zoning District Change from Rural to RM 6.5 and
from Rural to R1-44)
G. FIRST AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN BEARPATH LEMWIED
PARTNERSHIP AND CITY OF EDEN PR AHUE
H. RESOLUTION #93-206, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR SINGLETREE LANE TRUNK
WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT, Y.C. 93-5337
I. RESOLUTION #93-208, AUTHORIZING CLEAN WATER PARTNERSHIP GRANT
APPLICATION & DESIGNATING PROTECT REPRESENTATIVE
J. CHANGE ORDER FOR PIONEER PARK
Councilmembers discussed item I. and agreed that the item should be referred to the Parks,
Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission.
MOTION: Pidcock moved, seconded by Hams, to approve items A. - J. of the Consent Calendar,
. directing Staff to refer item I. to the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission for
review and recommendations. Motion carried unanimously.
City Council Minutes 3 October 19, 1993
• V. PUBLIC HEARINGSIMEETINGS
A. SHADY OAK RIDGE 4TH ADDITION by Joe Ruzic. Request for Zoning District Change from
Rural to R1-13.5 on 2.28 acres and Preliminary Plat of 2.28 acres into 4 lots. Location: Northwest
corner of Rowland Road and Old Shady Oak Road. (Ordinance for Zoning District Change from
Rural to R1-13.5 and Resolution for Preliminary Plat) Continued from October 5, 1993
This item has been continued for several meetings in order to work out locations for a water line and
fire hydrant.
Joe Ruzic, developer, explained concerns regarding responsibility for payment of a fire hydrant
within the vicinity of his property. Gray explained the position of the City regarding the water
extension to the property and the proposed alternatives regarding the location of the watermain.
After further discussion, Council directed Staff to continue working with Ruzic regarding the fire
hydrant. Councilmembers also expressed concern that, no matter what the preferred alternative was
for location of the hydrant, fire service must be available to the homestead site in any case.
MOTION: Harris moved, seconded by Jessen, to continue this item to November 16th pending
resolution of the watermain and fire hydrant issue as it related to this development and fire protection
for the existing home on the property. Motion carried unanimously.
• B. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING
Gray reviewed the details of each of the special assessment rolls proposed.
I.C. 52-189 - Street & Utility Improvements on Braxton Road
There were no comments from the audience.
MOTION: Jessen moved, seconded by Pidcock, to close the public hearing and approve the
assessment roles for I.C. 52-189, street and utility improvements on Braxton Road. Motion carried
unanimously.
I.C. 52-194 - Street & Utility Improvements in the Creek Knolls Plat
There were no comments from the audience.
MOTION: Harris moved, seconded by Jessen, to close the public hearing and approve the
assessment roles for I.C. 52-194, street and utility improvements in the Creek Knolls plat. Motion
carried unanimously.
I.C. 52-256 - Utility & Street Improvements in the Bluffs East 12th Addition
There were no comments from the audience.
• MOTION: Jessen moved, seconded by Pidcock, to close the public hearing and approve the
assessment roles for I.C. 52-256, utility and street improvements in the Bluffs East 12th Addition.
Motion carried unanimously.
City Council Minutes 4 October 19, 1993
• I.C. 52-272 - Storm Sewer Improvements in Bluffs East 6th, 7th. and 11th Additions
There were no comments from the audience.
MOTION: Pidcock moved, seconded by Hams, to close the public hearing and approve the
assessment rolls for I.C. 52-272 for storm sewer improvements to Bluffs East 6th, 7th, and llth
Additions. Motion carried unanimously.
I.C. 52-282 - Street & Utility Improvements in Shores of Mitchell Lake Estates
There were no comments from the audience.
MOTION: Pidcock moved, seconded by Harris, to close the public hearing and approve the
assessment rolls for I.C. 52-282 for street and utility improvements in the Shores of Mitchell Lake
Addition. Motion carried unanimously.
I.C. 52-284 - Street & Utility Improvements on Berger Drive and Lakeshore Drive
There were no comments from the audience.
MOTION: Pidcock moved, seconded by Jessen, to close the public hearing and approve the
assessment rolls for I.C. 52-284, street and utility improvements on Berger Drive and Lakeshore
• Drive. Motion carried unanimously.
Supplementals
Dave Aukes, 15061 Ridge Road,PID 21-116-22-43-0013,and Terry Fields,PID 10-116-22-21-0026,
had submitted written requests to reserve their right to appeal the pending assessments on their
properties as presented in the Supplemental Assessment Rolls.
Aukes expressed concern about not being able to sell his property if the assessments were left at the
rate suggested.
MOTION: Jessen moved, seconded by Pidcock, to close the public hearing and to approve the
special assessment rolls for Supplemental Assessments. Motion carried unanimously.
There were no further comments from the audience regarding any of the proposed special
assessments.
MOTION: Jessen moved, seconded by Pidcock, to close the Public Hearing and adopt Resolution
#93-207, certifying the final assessment rolls.
Motion carried unanimously.
VI. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
• Councilmembers raised questions about the yearly expenses for the City-maintained cemetery. Jullie said
he would report back to the Council regarding the cemetery maintenance budget.
City Council Minutes 5 October 19, 1993
• MOTION: Pidcock moved, seconded by Harris, to approve the Payment of Claims as presented. Motion
carried on a roll call vote, with Anderson, Harris, Jessen, and Pidcock, voting "aye."
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
VIII.PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
IX.REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS. COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES
X. APPOINTMENTS
XI. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
A. REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS
1. Midwest Asphalt
Pidcock asked about the status of the Midwest Asphalt odor complaints in response to questions
from a resident. Anderson said he would respond to the complainant and relate the status of the
situation at this time.
2. I 494 Corridor Commission
• Anderson reported on the activities of the Commission regarding the a potential ordinance or
regulation regarding the transportation alternatives for the area. He explained that there may be
funding advantages to developing a planned approach to this transportation issue. Council directed
that Staff set a date for the next workshop and include this item for discussion at that time.
3. Bicycle Racks at New City Center
Anderson suggested that it may be appropriate to acquire a bicycle rack for new City Center site.
He said many people would be able to walk and bike safely to the new facility and that he
believed the City should provide a safe location for locking bikes. Councilmembers asked Staff
to consider including a requirement for bicycle racks in front of retail stores and commercial areas
in the future, as well.
B. REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
1. Approval of Cooperative Agreement with City of Edina for Washington Avenue Street
Maintenance and Provision for Sewer and Water Services
MOTION: Pidcock moved, seconded by Harris, that the Council authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to execute the agreement with the City of Edina for Washington Avenue street maintenance,
sanitary sewer, and water service. Motion carried unanimously.
• 2. Well House at City Center
Dietz and Enger explained the details of the design work on the well house planned in the City
Center area. They also explained the coordination taking place between consultants as directed by
City Council Minutes 6 October 19, 1993
• Council. A community bulletin board was also discussed for the facility. Council directed Staff to
provide alternative types of bulletin boards for their review at the next meeting. Council also
directed Staff to notify the other tenants of the City Center regarding the extent of the construction
of this structure.
XII. OTHER BUSINESS
X111LADTOURNMENT
MOTION TO ADJOURN: Pidcock moved, seconded by Hams, to adjourn the meeting. Acting Mayor
Anderson closed the meeting at 9:25 p.m.
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