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EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 1997 7:30 PM, CITY CENTER
Council Chamber
8080 Mitchell Road
CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Jean Harris, Sherry Butcher-
Younghans, Ronald Case, Ross Thorfinnson,
Jr., and Nancy Tyra-Lukens
CITY COUNCIL STAFF: City Manager Carl J. Jullie, Assistant City
Manager Chris Enger, Director of Parks,
Recreation &Natural Resources Bob Lambert,
Director of Public Works Eugene Dietz, City
Attorney Roger Pauly, and Council Recorder
Jan Nelson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Acting Mayor Tyra-Lukens called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Harris was absent.
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Jullie added item XI.D.1. Discussion on Changing Start Time of Workshop
Scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, 1997. Butcher-Younghans added item M.A.1.
Brief Report on South Hennepin Regional Planning Agency (SHeRM.
MOTION: Butcher-Younghans moved, seconded by Case, to approve the Agenda as
published and amended. Motion carried 4-0.
H. OPEN PODICTM
III MINUTES
A. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF WORKSHOP HELD TUESDAY, MAY b, 1997
Butcher-Younghans said the first sentence in Item H should be changed to
"...with input from Councilmember Tyra-Lukens."
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans, to approve as
published and amended the Minutes of the City Council/Staff Workshop held
Tuesday, May 6, 1997. Motion carried 3-0-1, with Thorfnmson abstaining.
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B. CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MAY 6, 1997
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans, to approve as
published the Minutes of the City Council meeting held Tuesday, May 6, 1997.
Motion carried 4-0.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. CLERK'S LICENSE LIST
B. 2ND READING OF ORDINANCE 24-97 AMENDING CITY CODE
CHAPTER 4, SECTION 4.06, SUBD. 3, SECTION 480, SUBD. D, AND
ADOPT BY REFERENCE CITY CODE CHAPTER 1 AND SECTION 4.99
RELATING TO BEER, WINE & LIQUOR
C. LAKE SMETANA APARTMENTS by Klodt Incorporated. 2nd Reading of
Ordinance 21-97-PUD-13-97 for PUD District Review on 17.19 acres and
Zoning District Change from Rural to RM-2.5 on 12.37 acres, Adoption of
Resolution 97-92 for Site Plan Review on 12.37 acres and Approval of a
Developer's Agreement for Lake Smetana Apartments for Klodt Incorporated.
Location: Smetana Lane. (Ordinance 21-97-PUD-13-97 for PUD District
Review and Rezoning and Resolution 97-92 for Site Plan Review)
D. EXTENDED STAY AMERICA by ESA Management, Inc.. 2nd Reading of
Ordinance 23-97-PUD-15-97 for Planned Unit Development District Review on
3.63 acres and Rezoning from C-Regional to Commercial Regional Service on
3.63 acres, Adoption of Resolution 97-93 for Site Plan Review on 3.63 acres
and Approval of a Developer's Agreement for ESA Management, Inc..
Location: Valley View Road, West of Market Place Drive. (Ordinance 23-97-
PUD-15-97 for PUD District Review and Rezoning and Resolution 97-93 for
Site Plan Review)
E. TOWNPLACE CENTRE by CSM Lodging, LLC. 2nd Reading of Ordinance
23-97-PUD-15-97 for PUD District Review on 10.59 acres and Rezoning from
R1-22 to C-Regional Service on 6.4 acres and from Public to C-Regional
Service on 4.19 acres, Adoption of Resolution 97-94 for Site Plan Review on
10.59 acres and Approval of a Developer's Agreement for Townplace Centre.
Location: Highway 169, Leona Road, Highway 494, Prairie Center Drive.
(Ordinance 22-97-PUD-14-97 for PUD District Review and Rezoning and
Resolution 97-94 for Site Plan Review)
F. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #2 FOR LIQUOR STORE
CONSTRUCTION
G. APPROVE RECOMMENDATION FOR FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR
HIDDEN PONDS TRAIL RENOVATION
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H. APPROVE RECOMIVIENDATION TO INSTALL PLAY EQUPM M AT
RILEY LAKE PARK
I. RESOLUTION 97-95 APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR MINNESOTA
TREE FOURTH ADDITION (located at the southeast and southwest
quadrant of Prairie Center Drive and Valley View Road
J. RESOLUTION 97-96 APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF TOWNEPLACE
CENTRE (located north of Leona Road and east of T.H. 169/212
K. RESOLUTION 97-97 APPROVING AWARD OF SELF PROPELLED
POWER SWEEPER, I.C. 97-5436
L. APPROVAL OF TRANSFER OF PROPERTY TO HENNEPIN COUNTY
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CSAH WHIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE
PROTECT, I.C. 96-5404
M. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NOS. 2 & 3 FOR MARKETCENTER
IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT
Regarding Item H, Butcher-Younghans asked where the playground equipment
will be installed. Lambert said it will be placed within the triangular area where
the three sidewalks going towards the lake intersect. Butcher-Younghans then
asked if there are any plans to landscape around the farmhouse there since it is
in poor shape. Lambert said they have not done any assessment, but they can
take it up with the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC). They prefer to
leave the historic sites to the direction of the HPC.
Regarding Item M, Tyra-Lukens noted the figures provided on the change
orders do not add up. Thorfinnson thought there was another change order that
was not referred to in the documentation. Enger said he will check it out and
report back.
MOTION: Butcher-Younghans moved, seconded by Thorfinnson, to approve
items A-M of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS/MEETINGS
A. EQUITABLE OFFICE BUILDING by Edenvale Partners LLC . Request for
PUD Concept Review on 7.95 acres, PUD District Review on 7.95 acres,
Zoning District Change from Rural to Office on 7.95 acres, and Preliminary
Plat of 7.95 acres into one lot. Location: Equitable Drive. (Resolution 97-98
for PUD Concept Review, Resolution 97-99 for Preliminary Plat and
Ordinance for PUD District Review and Zoning District Change)
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Jullie said the official notice of this Public Hearing was published on May 8,
1997 in the Eden Prairie News and mailed to 15 property owners. The site plan
for this project shows the construction of a 2-story, 19,936 square foot office
building on 7.95 acres, located along Equitable Drive south of Valley View
Road.
Tom Ryan, representing R. J. Ryan Construction, reviewed the proposal. He
said they also would like to request an early grading permit prior to final plat if
the Council approves the project tonight.
Enger said the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of
this project at its May 12, 1997 meeting, subject to the recommendations of the
Staff Reports of April 30 and May 9.
Ryan noted they understand that there is no park dedication fee required.
Lambert said that is because they are part of the original Edenvale PUD and
there were no cash park fees there.
Lambert said the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission
unanimously recommended approval at its meeting of May 5, 1997, subject to
the recommendations of the Staff Report of April 30. He said the Parks
Commission asked the developer to include seedless cottonwood trees around
the NURP pond.
There were no comments from the audience.
MOTION: Thorfinnson moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans, to close the
Public Hearing; to adopt Resolution 97-98 for PUD Concept Review on 7.95
acres; to approve lst Reading of the Ordinance for PUD District Review and
Zoning District Change from Rural to Office on 7.95 acres; to adopt Resolution
97-99 for Preliminary Plat Approval of 7.95 acres into one lot; to direct Staff
to prepare a Development Agreement incorporating Commission and Staff
recommendations, and to grant the request for an early grading permit with the
understanding that proponent proceeds with grading at his own risk. Motion
carried 4-0.
B. PAX CHRISTI CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ADDITION by Pax Christi
Catholic Community. Request for PUD Concept Amendment on 24 acres,
PUD District Review on 24 acres, Zoning District Amendment in the Public
District on 24 acres and Site Plan Review on 24 acres for construction of a
47,000 sq.ft. addition. Location: 12100 Pioneer Trail. (Resolution 97-100 for
PUD Concept Amendment and Ordinance for PUD District Review and
Zoning District Amendment)
Jullie said the official notice of this Public Hearing was published on May 8,
1997 in the Eden Prairie News and mailed to 92 property owners. The site plan
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for this project shows construction of a 47,000 square foot multi-purpose
activity center building and connecting link, providing additional meeting space,
nursery, activity center and youth room, plus an additional 182 parking spaces.
Tim Powers, Pastor of Pax Christi Catholic Community, said they are planning
two phases of build-out of the current building. The first phase will be 47,000
square feet of new space for meetings and education.
John Justus, project architect, reviewed the plans. He said there are three
issues: the removal of the secondary access along Pioneer Trail; reinforcement
plantings between the north boundary and the new construction; and the process
with the Corps of Engineers regarding the new NURP pond location. The pond
will provide storm water treatment for the existing site and for part of
Homeward Hills Road. The Corps has a lengthy review process, but
preliminary indications are that this is the best alternative for treating storm
water runoff. They are pursuing various options for mitigation with the Corps.
Jerry Roth, Parish Director, said they are asking for approval to receive the
building permit prior to receipt of the Corps' approval. They will commit to
doing whatever the Corps recommends. At this time the Corps has suggested
they don't mitigate on site and that they work with the City to find an
appropriate site.
Enger said the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of
this project at its April 28, 1997 meeting, subject to the recommendations of the
Staff Report of April 25. Proponent has revised the plans to incorporate the
suggestions of the Planning Commission. He said the Corps of Engineers has
indicated that a 1-to-1 mitigation will be required, and they are working on the
options for that.
Lambert said the Parks Commission unanimously recommended approval at its
meeting of May 5, 1997, subject to the recommendations of the April 28 and
May 1 Staff Reports.
There were no comments from the audience.
Butcher-Younghans said she believes Pax Christi has really served the
community well. She asked if they have a long-range plan to accommodate
parking needs that the growth will bring and if the parking spaces planned will
keep people from parking along both sides of Pioneer Trail. Roth said this
project will provide another 700 parking spaces, and they believe this will meet
the current needs as well as the maximum needs. He thinks people park along
Pioneer Trail because of convenience when leaving the church services;
however, they do not encourage people to park along the highway and they
hope the new parking spaces will alleviate the highway parking situation.
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MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans, to close the Public
Hearing; to adopt Resolution 97-100 for PUD Concept Amendment on 24 acres;
to approve lst Reading of the Ordinance for PUD District Review and Zoning
District Amendment in the Public District on 24 acres; and to direct Staff to
prepare a Development Agreement incorporating Commission and Staff
recommendations.
Case asked if the motion includes the request for early grading. Enger said they
are not asking for early grading but rather are asking that grading may occur
prior to the Corps permit for the proposed NURP pond and the determination
of where any required mitigation will occur.
AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Thorfumson,
to approve the request of proponent to begin grading prior to receipt of the
Corps permit for the NURP pond and the mitigation recommendations.
Tyra-Lukens asked if we could incur any type of liability if we pass the
amendment. Enger said the Corps of Engineers' letter seems clear they are in
favor of protecting the wetlands with a NURP pond and with not mitigating on
site. Staff will pursue off-site mitigation.
VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT: Motion carried 4-0.
VOTE ON THE MOTION AS AMENDED: Motion carried 4-0.
C. HOMESTEAD VILLAGE by Homestead Village, Inc. Request for PUD
Concept Amendment on 11.5 acres, PUD District Review on 2.4 acres, Zoning
District Amendment in the C-Reg-Ser District on 2.4 acres and Site Plan
Review on 2.4 acres for construction of a 97 unit hotel. Location: Technology
Drive and Highway 212. (Resolution 97-101 for PUD Concept Amendment,
Ordinance for PUD District Review and Zoning District Amendment)
7ullie said the official notice of this Public Hearing was published on May 8,
1997 in the Eden Prairie News and mailed to 10 property owners. The site plan
for this project shows the construction of a 48,488 square foot hotel on 2.4
acres, located along Technology Drive (West 78th Street) west of Highway 212.
Paul Crabtree, representing Homestead Village, reviewed the project. It will be
adjacent to Fuddruckers and will have 97 units and 102 parking spaces.
Enger said the Planning Commission voted 5-1 to approve this project at its
April 28, 1997 meeting, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report of
April 25, 1997. He said Commissioner Ismail voted against the project because
he thought the ten-foot setback for the parking was inadequate to provide
screening. He reviewed the seven waivers that will be required by the project.
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Lambert said the Parks Commission unanimously recommended approval at its
meeting on May 5, 1997, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report of
April 25 and April 30, 1997.
Tyra-Lukens asked if there is a sidewalk along the road at this location so that
snow removal will be an issue. Lambert said there is no sidewalk here.
There were no comments from the audience.
MOTION: Thorfinnson moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans, to close the
Public Hearing; to adopt Resolution 97-101 for PUD Concept Amendment on
11.5 acres; to approve 1st Reading of the Ordinance for PUD District Review
and Zoning District Amendment in the C-Reg-Ser District on 2.4 acres; and to
direct Staff to prepare a Development Agreement incorporating Commission and
Staff recommendations (and Council. Motion carried 4-0.
D. CODE CHANGE- TOWERS AND ANTENNAS Request for code change
to amend the City Code, Section 11.03, Subdivision 6. Site Plan and
Architectural Review, Section 11.02 Definitions, adding a new Section 11.06
Towers and Antennas. The proposed code changes cover regulations for the
placement and height of new towers and antennas. (Ordinance 25-97
Amending Chapter 11 for Telecommunications Tower)
7ullie said the official notice of this Public Hearing was published on May 8,
1997 in the Eden Prairie News. The initial Public Hearing for this Ordinance
was conducted by the Council on April 1, 1997. Since then, the
Telecommunications Task Force has met twice and has recommended some
changes to the draft Ordinance pursuant to the Council's discussion on April 1.
He reviewed the Ordinance changes that provide for a Site Plan Review process
which includes a Public Hearing before the Planning Commission and City
Council for any request for a tower over 80 feet tall, a maximum tower height
of 150 feet, towers to be excluded from land zoned for residential use, a 4-to-1
setback for any tower adjacent to residential or rural properties and towers
located in commercial areas to be subject to the usual setback requirements.
Butcher-Younghans asked what the procedure will be for removal of obsolete
towers as she did not see any reference to that in the ordinance. City Attorney
Pauly said this was discussed at the last meeting of the Task Force. The
consensus was that it probably is not necessary to include that because of other
constraints that would occur upon termination of the tower being used.
Tyra-Lukens thought there are many cases where that would be true; however,
what incentive would there be if the company goes bankrupt. Pauly replied
there would be no way to compel a bankrupt company to remove it without an
arrangement for bond. The ordinances they looked at did not have such a
condition.
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Butcher-Younghans was concerned because she has seen billboards that have
fallen into disrepair, and she thought we could find ourselves in a similar
situation with these towers. Thorfinnson thought in that case we would have
our normal City codes to use to go in and take down the structure. He didn't
think it would do any good to have it included in the ordinance.
John Hull, 16703 Terry Pine Drive, said he manages a radio station in Chaska.
He said towers do not present hazards and are very safe structures.
Peter Beck, representing AT&T Wireless Service, said most of the issues they
brought up have been addressed except for the 4-to-1 setback requirement for
locations adjacent to residential or rural properties and the exclusion of towers
from residential land. They would like to locate the towers in rural sites. He
said they believe the requirement to have a City consultant check to see that the
tower would not interfere with public safety puts the City into the federal area
of regulation. They would prefer to deliver a letter from their radio frequency
engineers that the tower will not interfere.
John Barstow, 1701 E. 79th Street, representing American Portable Telecom,
said they have the same concerns as Mr. Beck's. He noted that they are happy
with the other changes that were made.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans, to close the Public
Hearing. Motion carried 4-0.
Case was concerned that we will be hamstrung in our efforts to meet residents'
requirements and asked if we have looked at how the ordinance will affect our
ability to meet the needs of our residents. Jullie said they talked about that in
terms of how many towers we will end up with. He said NSP is pursuing the
installation of the antennas on their towers. The industry is changing so fast it
is difficult to know what this is evolving to. We have the variance process
available, and we could consider amending the ordinance if we have to.
Case thought much of the commercial/industrial zone will run along the
highway, and he thought that is thinner than the 4-to-1 setback will provide.
Jullie said some of our commercial areas are quite expansive, and that is why
we reduced it from the 2-to-1 requirement to make it easier for them.
Case was not sure the notification of property owners within 500 feet of the
proposed site would be enough in some instances. He asked if staff could use
their discretion to notify others. Jullie said staff could do that.
Butcher-Younghans asked if the ordinance is similar to those in other cities in
terms of the 4-to-1 setback requirement. Pauly said there is none that he is
aware of that has the exact requirement. Bloomington has a 4-to-1 setback but
it is limited to certain types of residential and is not as broad.
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Thorfinnson thought we met a lot of the objections the providers had. The task
force learned that this is an inexact science and no one is willing to commit to
the number of towers that will be required. They had long discussions about the
testing by Public Safety but they felt we need to protect our ability to
communicate.
MOTION: Thorfinnson moved, seconded by Case, to approve 1st Reading of
Ordinance 25-97 regulating telecommunications towers and antennas. Motion
carried 4-0.
VI. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Thorfinnson, to approve the Payment of Claims
as submitted. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with Butcher-Younghans, Case,
Thorfinnson, and Tyra-Lukens voting "aye."
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
VIII. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. PETITION FROM RESIDENTS OF HIDDEN GLEN NEIGHBORHOOD
Jullie said residents of Hidden Ponds brought the petition with signatures that
has been circulated in their neighborhood. Engineering staff has had some
preliminary discussions with the residents concerning their issues, but staff
would like time for more review before any decisions are made.
Michael Arter, 18973 Pleasant View Road, reviewed the concerns of the
neighborhood. Traffic on Dell Road goes at excessive speed rates and there are
dangerous drivers who pass on the left. They have serious concerns about
safety
Mike Turgeon, 19197 Pleaasant View Road, said the "No Through Traffic"
signs have been ignored.
Brian McQuillan, 19141 Pleasant View Road, said there are many drivers who
use Pleasant View Road as a cut-off.
John Kuzaras, 19113 Pleasant View Road, said most of the children in the
neighborhood are under ten. Many of the houses along Pleasant View are built
up from the road, and kids ride bikes down the sloped driveways. He said the
drivers do not pay attention as they drive through the residential neighborhood.
Lana McQuillan, 19147 Pleasant View Road, said she thought we need to
enforce the no through traffic rule. She asked that the road be metered again
within the next three to four weeks to see if there is any increase in traffic.
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Tyra-Lukens asked how long the no through traffic sign has been there. Dietz
said he was not aware we had put one there; however he assumed it was
something we did to address the issue early on. He reviewed some of the issues
involved in temporarily closing the road to through traffic.
LaDonna Krump, 19004 Pleasant View Road, reviewed the tally residents took
of the traffic on Pleasant View Road. 97% of the license plates are Chanhassen
residents. She said they are a short street that connects two major roads. Very
few of the cars are going the speed limit.
Arter said Pleasant View is currently designated as a residential street and there
are others that are designated as collector streets within 1-1/2 miles down Dell
Road. He thought it was reasonable to expect the traffic to use the collector
street.
Case said he would like to get a report back from staff on this. He thanked the
residents for coming tonight and said he appreciated their open-minded,
problem-solving attitude. He thought there are some short-term solutions
available.
Arter asked what the time frame is. Dietz said they would plan to have a report
back at the next Council meeting. Case said the Council would be able to make
a decision at that time.
Tyra-Lukens thought this is an isolated case but it may reoccur in other areas in
the next five years. We may need to develop some kind of policy to handle
similar situations.
Butcher-Younghans wondered how we would close it, and what effect there
would be for emergency vehicles. She visited the site recently, and she
understands what the residents mean about the through traffic and the speeds.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Thorfinnson, to refer this matter to Staff
for completion of the monitoring of traffic counts on Pleasantview Road, and
for preparation of a Feasibility Study regarding a temporary closing of
Pleasantview Road. Motion carried 4-0.
B. COMMUNICATION FROM EDEN PRAIRIE 1997 RELAY FOR LIFE
Mary Mach and Jenny Brown, representing the 1997 Relay for Life event,
presented a video about the Relay for Life and reviewed the programs that are
provided in the event. They asked the Council for suggestions as to how they
can publicize the event.
Tyra-Lukens asked if they have talked to the service groups at the High School.
Brown said they tried but it is very difficult to contact them. They are trying to
develop community awareness of the event.
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Tyra-Lukens suggested that individual Councilmembers contact them with any
ideas.
Thorfinnson asked if there will be a community newsletter going out before July
25th. Jullie said there may be one before that time. Thorfinnson asked staff to
work it into the newsletter if that is possible.
Tyra-Lukens asked if they have contacted the local cable channel. Brown said
they are sending them a tape.
Tyra-Lukens thanked them for their presentation.
IX. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
X. APPOINTMENTS
A. RECOMMENDATION FOR THE REAPPOINTMENT OF DELAYAN
DYE TO THE RILEY-PURGATORY-BLUFF CREEK WATERSHED
DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS FOR A 3-YEAR TERM
.COMMENCING TULY 30, 199
Jullie said Mr. Dye is requesting the City Council recommend to the Hennepin
County Board of Commissioners his reappointment to the Riley-Purgatory-Bluff
Creek Watershed District Board of Managers for a 3-year term commencing
July 30, 1997.
MOTION: Thorfinnson moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans, to send a
letter to the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners recommending the
reappointment of Delavan Dye to the Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed
District for a 3-year term commencing July 30, 1997. Motion carried 4-0.
B. CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF JEFFREY BAUER AS THE
FLYING CLOUD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE TO
FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM ON THE FLYING CLOUD AIRPORT
ADVISORY COMMISSION
Jullie said due to the resignation of Marjorie Bundgaard as the Flying Cloud
Business Association Representative, the Flying Cloud Business Association has
assigned Jeffrey Bauer to take her place.
MOTION: Butcher-Younghans moved, seconded by Case, to confirm Jeffrey
Bauer as the Flying Cloud Business Association Representative to fill an
unexpired term on the Flying Cloud Airport Advisory Commission for a term to
expire March 31, 1998. Motion carried 4-0.
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XI. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
A. REPORTS OF COUNCILM EMBERS
1. Brief Report on South Hennepin Regional Planning Agency
(SHeRPA)
Butcher-Younghans said they recently had the ribbon-cutting ceremony
for their Resource Center here at City Hall. She said the group works to
understand the community needs and to connect to the various services,
thereby filling the gap between needs and services.
B. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
1. Discussion on Changing Start Time of Workshop Scheduled for
Tuesday, May 27, 1997
Jullie asked Councilmembers if they would be willing to change the time
to 5:30 p.m. so that we can have extra time if it is needed. Tyra-Lukens
asked if the proposed times would be 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. Jullie said that
is correct.
Thorfinnson thought it would be more productive to start earlier to make
sure we don't run until 10:30 or 11:00.
The consensus was to change the start time to 5:30 p.m.
C. REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PARKS, RECREATION &NATURAL
RESOURCES
1. F13,ing Cloud Field Improvements Update and Recommendation
Lambert said on March 4th the Council approved accepting proposed
donations from the Soccer Association and Baseball Association for
improvements at the Flying Cloud ballfields. Staff met with the
Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) staff to review the plan. He
said they tentatively support that concept, but they reminded staff that
we are aware their plan for expansion has not received final approval
and will not until the EIS is completed. Consequently, we might waste
money putting an imgation system into the fields. Staff returned to the
Parks Commission last night for their suggestions, and they still
recommend proceeding with the irrigation system and the road system
around the perimeter.
Case asked about the implications of the F.A.A. policy that states no
airport land can be used for facilities such as this. Lambert said MAC
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staff said that policy would not affect the Flying Cloud ballfields. If
their expansion plan is approved, they have no use for this land as they
will be building additional hangars on the south side of the property.
Case asked if this would not prohibit a golf course in Zone B lands.
Lambert said that is correct.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans, to approve
the recommendations for pursuing improvements of the Flying Cloud
Field playfields as per the Staff Agenda Report of May 20, 1997.
Motion carried 4-0.
D. REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
E. REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
F. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY
XII. OTHER BUSINESS
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans, to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried 4-0. Acting Mayor Tyra-Lukens adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m.