HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 01/07/1997 APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY,JANUARY 7, 1997 7:30 PM, CITY CENTER
Council Chamber
8080 Mitchell Road
CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Jean Harris, Sherry Butcher-
Younghans, Ronald Case, Ross
ThorFnnson,Jr., and Nancy Tyra-Lukens
CITY COUNCIL STAFF: City Manager Carl J. Jullie,Assistant City
Manager Chris Enger, Director of Parks,
Recreation & Facilities Bob Lambert,
Director of Public Works Eugene Dietz,
City Attorney Roger Pauly, and Council
Recorder Jan Nelson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
SWEARING IN CEREMONIES FOR SHERRY BUTCHER YOUNGHANS & ROSS
THORFINNSON, JR.
City Attorney Roger Pauly conducted the swearing in ceremonies for Sherry Butcher-Younghans and
Ross Thorfinnson, Jr.
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Tyra-Lukens added item M.A.1. Student Representatives on Commissions. Harris added
items M.A.2. Set Meetings with Legislative Members and item M.A.3. Eden Prairie
2001.
MOTION: Thorfinnson moved, seconded by Tyra-Lukens, to approve the Agenda as
published and amended. Motion carried unanimously.
H. OPEN PODIUM
III. MINUTES
A. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENTS&APPEALS MEETING HELD MONDAY,DECEMBER 16,
1996
Harris said the following changes should be made to Paragraph 1 of Page 5: Sentence
2 should be "There is very little commercial/industrial land left to be developed in
Eden Prairie."; Change in Sentence 3, "...land use in Eden Prairie using graphics...";
Sentence 4 should be "Enger noted that it may be possible to intensify the densities
in the City Center."
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MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Thorfinnson, to approve as published and
amended the Minutes of the Joint City Council/ Planning CommissionlBoard of
Adjustments&Appeals Meeting held Monday,December 16, 1996. Motion carried
with Butcher-Younghans abstaining.
B. CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY,DECEMBER 17, 1996
Harris changed Page 10, Paragraph 6, Sentence 1, to "...were an outgrowth of
citizens' comments that reflected those of Mr.Haynes."
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Tyra-Lukens, to approve as published and
amended the Mnutes of the City Council Meeting held Tuesday,December 17, 1996.
Motion carried with Butcher-Younghans abstaining.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. CLERK'S LICENSE LIST
B. RESOLUTION 97-1 REGULATING FEES AND CHARGES FOR BUSINESS
LICENSE PERMITS AND MUNICIPAL SERVICES
C. RESOLUTION 97-2 DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL CITY NEWSPAPER
D. RESOLUTION 97-3 AUTHORIZING CITY OFFICIALS TO TRANSACT
BANKING BUSINESS
E. RESOLUTION 97-4 DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES
F. RESOLUTION 97-5 AUTHORIZING USE OF FACSEgME SIGNATURES
BY PUBLIC OFFICIALS
G. RESOLUTION 97-6 AUTHORIZING THE TREASURER TO INVEST CITY
OF EDEN PRAIRIE FUNDS
H. RESOLUTION 97-7 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF CERTAIN CLAIMS BY
FINANCE DEPARTMENT WITHOUT PRIOR COUNCIL APPROVAL
I. RESOLUTION 97-8 AUTHORIZING THE TREASURER OR DEPUTY
TREASURER TO MAKE ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFERS FOR CITY OF
EDEN PRAIRIE
J. RESOLUTION 97-9 APPOINTING COMMISSIONERS TO THE EDEN
PRAIRIE HOUSING AND'REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
K. VIDEO UPDATE by Chesapeake Companies NLP Group, LLC. 2nd Reading of
Ordinance 2-97 for Zoning District Amendment in the N Com Zoning District on 1.01
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acres, Adoption of Resolution 97-10 for Site Plan Review on 1.01 acres for
construction for a 7,200 sq.ft. Video Update and Approval of a Developer's
Agreement for Video Update. Location: Northwest corner of Anderson Lakes
Parkway and Hwy. 169. (Ordinance 2-97 for Zoning District Amendment and
Resolution 97-10 for Site Plan Review)
L. RESOLUTION 97-11 RELATING TO SECURING A HAZARDOUS
BUILDING AT 6910 BEACH ROAD
M. RESOLUTION 97-12 ESTABLISHING MEETING DATES AND TIMES FOR
CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FOR 1997
N. APPROVAL OF A MINOR SUBDIVISION OF THE DARRII.PETERSON
AND KLEIN FAMILY PROPERTY
O. APPROVE RECOMMENDATION TO HIRE CONSULTANT FOR
COMMUNITY CENTER AQUATIC SERVICES
P. EDEN BLUFFS by Baton Corporation. 2nd Reading of Ordinance 1-97 PUD-1-97
for PUD District Review on 1.53 acres and Zoning District Amendment in the RM
6.5 District on 1.53 acres,Adoption ofResolution 97-13 for Site Plan Review on 1.53
acres, and Approval of a Developer's Agreement for Eden Bluffs. Location: Sherman
Drive at County Road 1. (Ordinance 1-97-PUD-1-97 for PUD District Review
and Zoning District Amendment and Resolution 97-13 for Site Plan Review)
Q. RESOLUTION 97-14 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
AMENDATORY DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE SALE OF THE
PARKWAY APARTMENTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP PROJECT
R. RESOLUTION 97-15 APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF ZACHMAN EDEN
HILLS (located south of Prairie Center Drive and West of Franlo Road
S. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR JEAN HARRIS TO THE MUNICIPAL
LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION
T. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR JEAN HARRIS AS DELEGATE AND
COUNCILMEMBERS AS ALTERNATES TO THE ASSOCIATION OF
METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES
U. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR JEAN HARRIS AS DELEGATE AND
COUNCH.MEMBERS AS ALTERNATES TO THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF
CITIES
MOTION: Tyra-Lukens moved, seconded by Thorfirmson, to approve items A U
on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously.
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V. PUBLIC HEARINGS/MEETINGS
VL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
MOTION: Thorfinnsommoved, seconded by Case, to approve the Payment of Claims as
submitted. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with Butcher-Younghans, Case,
Thorrinnson, Tyra-Lukens and Harris voting "aye."
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. RECONSIDERATION OF VOTE ON ALBIN CHAPEL
Jullie said the Council, at the December 17, 1996 meeting, directed that tonight's
agenda include an item for the Council to reconsider its prior action taken on
November 19, 1996 regarding the Albin Chapel project. The proposal failed to gain
approval on a 3-2 vote of the Council (four positive votes are needed for a zoning
district amendment approval).
City Attorney Pauly read the appropriate motion which the Council would need to
reconsider the vote. He said the proper action at this time would be pass the motion
and to send the proposal back to the Planning Commission and staff for a completely
new review process.
MOTION: Thorfinnson moved, seconded by Case to suspend the rules to reconsider
the following actions taken relating to Albin Chapel:
(1) To reconsider the following two motions made at the Council meeting on
November 18, 1996:
The first of which was "to approve 1 st Reading of the Ordinance
for a Code Amendment to amend Section 11.2 of the City Code
adding funeral homes as a permitted use in the Office Zoning
District;to adopt Resolution 96-198 for PUD Amendment Review
on 2.56 acres;to approve 1 st Reading of the Ordinance for PUD
District Review on 2.56 acres and Zoning District Amendment in
the Office Zoning District on 2.56 acres; to adopt Resolutin 96-
199 for Preliminary Plat approval of 5.22 acres into 2 lots; and to
direct Staff to prepare the Development Agreement incorporating
Commission and Staff recommendations."
The second of which was "to deny approval of the project on the
basis that a funeral home is contrary to permitted uses in the
Office District and to deny the Preliminary Plat because it would
not be properly zoned for the use.";
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(2) To direct staff to give notice of the reopening of public hearings of those matters
to be reconsidered.
Motion carried 4-0-1 with Butcher-Younghans abstaining.
VIII. PETITIONS.REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
IX. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
X. APPOINTMENTS
A. RESOLUTION 97-16 DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL MEETING DATES,
TIME AND PLACE FOR THE CITY OF EDEN PIRUMM COUNCIL IN 1997,
AND APPOINTING AN ACTING MAYOR
Harris said the Acting Mayor has traditionally been the longest serving member of the
Council, and Councilmember Tyra-Lukens has served the longest on the Council.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Thorfinnson, to adopt Resolution 97-16
designating the official meeting dates, time and place for the City of Eden Prairie
Council in 1997, and appointing Councilmember Nancy Tyra-Lukens as Acting
Mayor. Motion carried unanimously.
Harris then read her suggestions for appointments to the remainder of the various
groups and agencies under X.B. through L.
B. RESOLUTION 97-17 DESIGNATING COUNCILMEMBER CASE AS
DIRECTOR AND JOHN FRANE AS ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO THE
SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY FOR 1997
C. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMEMBER TYRA-LUKENS AND JACK
PROVO AS THE TWO EDEN PRAIRIE REPRESENTATIVES TO THE
SOUTHWEST METRO TRANSIT COMMISSION (Provo for a 3-year term
and Tyra-Lukens for a 1-year term commencing January 1. 1997)
D. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMEMBER TYRA-LUKENS AS DELEGATE
AND COUNCILMEMBER CASE AS ALTERNATE TO THE SUBURBAN
TRANSIT ASSOCIATION TO FILL VACANT TERMS THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 1997
E. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR HARRIS TO THE SOUTHWEST CABLE TV
COMMISSION
F. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMEMBER BUTCHER YOUNGHANS TO
THE EDEN PRAIM FOUNDATION
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G. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS AND THORFINNSON
TO THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS TASK FORCE
H. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMEMBER THORFINNSON TO THE I-494
CORRIDOR COMMISSION
L APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMEMBER BUTCHER YOUNGHANS TO
THE SOUTH HENNEPIN REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY ADVISORY
COUNCIL
J. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMEMBER TYRA-LUKENS TO THE
HENNEPIN COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COUNCIL
K. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMEMBER TYRA-LUKENS TO THE
HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES ADVISORY
COUNCIL
L. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMEMBER TYRA-LUKENS TO THE
COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER ADVISORY COUNCIL
MOTION: Thorfinnson moved, seconded by Thorfinnson, to approve the
appointments as selected by Mayor Harris under agenda items X.B. through X.L.
Motion carried unanimously.
XI. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
A. REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS
1. Student Representatives on Commissions
Tyra-Lukens would like to see the number of student representatives
increased in order to send a message to the community that we value the input
of students.
Harris suggested that we limit it to no more than two per commission.
The consensus was to encourage student representatives on commissions and
to allow up to two for each commission on which we currently allow student
representation.
2. Set Meetings with Legislative Representatives
Harris thought it would be useful to review current issues and their impact on
Eden Prairie with our Legislative representatives. She asked Staff to find
available times when we could get together with our representatives.
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3. Eden Prairie 2001
Harris noted that she was struck by how fortunate we are to live in Eden
Prairie, and the fact that good fortune happened as a cooperative effort
between the Council and City Staff. As we approach 50,000 population,we
need to address other issues affecting the quality of our lives. Strategic
planning needs to be done about the things we hold dear, such as health and
human services and other issues.
Harris believes we need to ensure that we actualize the vision in our strategic
plan as the City's physical growth continues to slow. The Council is marking
the transition to a new century and a new millennium. She is excited about
the challenges it offers, but it will require new ways of thinking, new
approaches to implementation and new partnerships. She would like to
explore this further and asked City staff to schedule a workshop to begin to
think about how we can do this. She expects we will need a broad base of
members of the community to help visualize the plan.
B. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
1. Set the 4th Tuesday of Every Month as a City Council/Staff Worksho
Jullie suggested the Council set the fourth Tuesday of each month as a time
for City Council/Staff workshops or other special purpose meetings. He said
the workshop on Tuesday,January 28,will be a joint meeting with the School
District.
MOTION: Tyra-Lukens moved, seconded by Thorfinnson, to set the fourth
Tuesday of each month from 7:00 to 9:00 PM as Council/Staff Workshops or
other special purpose meetings as appropriate. Motion carried
unanimously.
2. City Manager Performance Review
Jullie noted the outline of the proposed schedule for the review process.
Harris noted Councilmembers Thorfinnson and Case will be doing the review.
The consensus was that the proposed schedule was okay.
C. REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PARKS.RECREATION&FACILITIES
D. REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
E. REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
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F. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY
XII. OTHER BUSINESS
XIM ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Tyra-Lukens moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans, to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Harris adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.