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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 11/02/1993 MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL DAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1993 7:30 PM, CITY CENTER Community Training Room 8080 Mitchell Road 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 Community Development Chris Enger, Director of Parks, Recreation &Natural Resources Bob Lambert, Director of Public Works Gene Dietz, and Planner David Lindahl PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL Mayor Tenpas called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Harris was absent. PRESENTATION BY COUNCE AIF MER PATRICIA PIDCOCK Councilmember Pidcock presented a rebate check in excess of$50,000 from the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust to the City of Eden Prairie. • I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS Jullie added Item XLE.1., Plans for Snowplowing. MOTION: Pidcock moved, seconded by Anderson, to approve the agenda as submitted and amended. Motion carried unanimously. H. OPEN PODIUM Jim Eckblad, 15406 Village Woods Drive, thanked the Council and Staff for their response to his concerns about the bogs on Red Rock Lake. M. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1993 MOTION: Pidcock moved, seconded by Anderson, to approve the minutes of the October 19, 1993, meeting, with the motion under Item III.B., City Council Meeting Held Tuesday, October 5, 1993 amended to read "Jessen moved..." Motion carried unanimously. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. CLERK'S LICENSE LIST • B. RESOLUTION #93-209. APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF DELLWOOD ESTATES C. RESOLUTION#93-210 APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF PETER ANDREA 2ND ADDITION 4 City Council Minutes 2 November 2, 1993 • D. AUTHORIZE ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AEC ENGINEERING FOR 2.0 MILLION GALLON ELEVATED TANK E. APPROVAL OF BID FOR DEMOLITION OF HOUSE AND GARAGE LOCATED AT 8018 EDEN ROAD F. OP11 IISTS REQUEST TO SELL CBRISTMAS TREES AT ROUND LAKE PARK G. RESOLUTION #93-211. AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF TAX FORFEITED LAND MOTION: Pidcock moved, seconded by Anderson, to approve Items A-G on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS/MEETINGS A. VACATION 93-08, PART OF THE DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT OVER LOTS 3 AND 4. BLOCK 1, TENKINS ADDITION (Resolution) There were no comments from the audience. MOTION: Anderson moved, seconded by Pidcock, to close the public hearing and adopt • Resolution 93-212, vacating these easements. Motion carried unanimously. VI. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS MOTION: Pidcock moved, seconded by Jessen, to approve the Payment of Claims as presented. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with Anderson, Jessen, Pidcock, and Tenpas voting "aye." VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION #93-213, APPROVING LAWS OF MINNESOTA 1993, CHAPTER 230. RELATING TO TRAFFIC DEMAND MANAGEMENT ON I 494 Jullie explained the enabling legislation which would allow the I-494 Corridor Commission to establish a Transportation Demand Management (TDW program by Ordinance. The next step for the City was to adopt a resolution concurring with the legislation before enacting an actual TDM Ordinance. Councilmembers questioned how the program would be administered. Lindahl replied that it would be administered by the Regional Transit Board. MOTION: Jessen moved, seconded by Pidcock, to approve Resolution#93-213, approving Laws of Minnesota 1993, Chapter 230, relating to the State Laws for the I-494 Transportation Demand • Management Program. Motion carried unanimously. City Council Minutes 3 November 2, 1993 • B. 1ST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE REGARDING USE OF BICYCLE WAYS Staff presented an ordinance which would allow a wide variety of motor vehicles commonly used by mobility-impaired persons to be operated on the City's trail system. There were no comments from the audience. Councilmembers expressed concern that such an ordinance might result in the use of oversized vehicles such as ATV's which would be dangerous on narrow trails. Pauly noted that the ordinance contains restrictions on the vehicle size, use and speed. MOTION: Anderson moved, seconded by Pidcock, to approve the 1st Reading of the ordinance amending City Code regarding the use of bicycle ways. Motion carried unanimously. VM.PETITIONS. REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS IX. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS. COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES X. APPOINTMENTS XI. REPORTS OF OFFICERS • A. REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS B. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER 1. Set Tuesday, November 23, 7:00 PM, for the City Council Workshop Jullie noted that the Transportation Demand Management Program will be scheduled for this workshop. Councilmembers concurred with the suggested date and time for the workshop. C. REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PARKS. RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES D. REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT E. REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS 1. Report on Snowplowing Dietz reported on the agreement reached by a Labor Management Subcommittee that would allow the union members to handle the City snowplowing this year. He commended the employees on their cooperative efforts as they worked with Staff to reach the agreement and to organize and prioritize the work. F. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY G. REPORT OF FINANCE DIRECTOR City Council Minutes 4 November 2, 1993 • 1. Third Quarter Budget Status Report Jullie reviewed the Third Quarter Budget Status Report, noting that the unreserved fund balance is now expected to be slightly over $3.6 million at year-end. Questions were raised about that the Comparable Worth Study. Jullie replied that considerable time has been spent revamping the study and that it is still in process. Dawson said that we have switched to using Staff resources rather than using a consultant as we did on the original study. Lambert, Ruth and Dawson responded to Councilmembers questions regarding revenue figures for the Community Center and cable TV and operating costs for the 2nd ice rink. MOTION: Jessen moved, seconded by Pidcock, to accept the 3rd quarter Budget Status Report and approve the adjustments reported therein. Motion carried unanimously. XII. OTHER BUSINESS xm.ADTOURNMENT MOTION TO ADJOURN: Pidcock moved, seconded by Anderson, to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Tenpas closed the meeting at 8:15 p.m.