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EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1997 7:30 PM, CITY CENTER
Council Chamber
8080 Mitchell Road
CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Jean Harris, Sherry Butcher-Younghans,
Ronald Case, Ross Thorfmnson, 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
ROLL CALL
Mayor Harris called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members were present
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Case added item XI.A.1. Statement About the School District
Referendum. Tyra-Lukens added item XI.A.2. Discussion of Noise Regulations.
Thorfinnson added item XI.A.3. Update on Discussion regarding Camp Edenwood.
MOTION: Tyra-Lukens moved, seconded by Thorfinnson, to approve the Agenda as
published and amended. Motion carried 5-0.
H. OPEN PODIUM
Amanda Skinner described her experiences at the recent Miss Pre-Teen pageant.
Jim Jasper, the developer of Wynstone, asked for input and guidance from the Council
to revise their development plans. He outlined some of the changes they are proposing
for the revised project.
Harris thought the Council had discussed reducing the density and the tree loss during
the original discussion. Tyra-Lukens said she was reluctant to approve a Guide Plan
change in a in-fill project like this one.
Case said he respects the process and the input that the neighbors give to the process,
and would be willing to reconsider his decision if the neighbors were happy with a
revised project; however, he thought we need to look carefully for reasons to change
the Guide Plan.
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Harris noted any major changes to the development would require a zoning change.
She said the Council relies on citizen review at the Parks and Planning Commissions
during the review of a development.
M. MINUTES
A. JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MEETING HELD TUESDAY, AUGUST 5. 1997
MOTION:. Case moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans, to approve the
Minutes of the Joint City Council and Housing &Redevelopment Authority
meeting held Tuesday, August 5, 1997 as submitted. Motion carried 5-0.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. CLERK'S LICENSE LIST
B. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE PLAYGROUND PROPOSAL
FOR HOMEWARD HILLS PARK
C. RESOLUTION 97-146 ON TAKE HOME VEHICLE USAGE
D. APPROVAL OF PERSONAL/SICK LEAVE DONATION PROGRAM
E. RESOLUTION 97-147 APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR KOPESKY
ADDITION
F. RESOLUTION 97-148 APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR EDENVALE
FAMILY HOUSING
G. RESOLUTION 97-149 APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR SHADY OAK
RIDGE 4TH
H. RESOLUTION 97-150 REQUESTING HENNEPIN COUNTY HRA TO
ADMINISTER THE MHFA HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM IN
EDEN PR ATR E
I. ADOPT RESOLUTION 97-151 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
DOCUMENTS BY THE ACTING MAYOR AND ASSISTANT CITY
MANAGER
Regarding item C, Harris noted the summary statement didn't jibe with the
resolution as she saw it. Jullie said it is meant to clarify the existing situ4tion
where we have gone to a car allowance for the City Manager rather than a take-
home vehicle. The Police Chief now has a City-owned vehicle for his use.
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MOTION: Tyra-Lukens moved, seconded by Thorfinnson, to approve items
A-I on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGSIM EETINGS
A. SOUTHWEST CROSSING 10400 BUILDING by Liberty Property
Development Corporation. Request for Planned Unit Development Concept
Review on 25.38 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review on 13.28
acres, Zoning District Change from Rural to Office on 13.28 acres, Site Plan
Review on 13.28 acres and Preliminary Plat of 25.38 acres into one lot and one
outlot. Location: Viking Drive. (Resolution 97-152 for PUD Concept
Review, Resolution 97-153 for Preliminary Plat)
Jullie said the official notice of this Public Hearing was published on August 7,
1997 in the Eden Prairie News and mailed to 14 property owners within the
affected area. This is a 178,000 square foot office building located north of
Viking Drive and south of Smetana Lake. The building height, size and setback
is consistent with the 1996 Planned Unit Development for this site.
John Gattuso, representing Liberty Property Trust, reviewed the development
plans. He said 13 acres will be developed, with the remainder to be placed in a
conservation easement.
Enger said the Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve this project
at its July 28, 1997 meeting subject to the recommendations of the Staff report
of July 24, 1997. The change from public open space to office is consistent
with the original PUD. He said waivers to City code are required for the
building setback and the building height.
Lambert said the Parks, Recreation& Natural Resources Commission voted
unanimously to approve the project at its August 4, 1997 meeting. subject to the
recommendations of the Staff Report of July 24, 1997, and with the requirement
that a conservation easement be placed over Outlot A.
There were no comments from the audience.
MOTION: Thorfinnson moved, seconded by Case, to close the Public
Hearing. Motion carried 5-0.
Case asked who will own and who will oversee the outlot. Lambert said the
Parks Commission discussed this issue. The original PUD had a commitment
from the property owner to preserve it in its natural condition. They may
choose to give it to the City at some time, but we are requiring there be a scenic
easement placed over the outlot so that it will be preserved in the natural
condition.
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Case asked if it is a no cut or clear easement. Lambert said we have different
language for different scenic easements, but this one should specify no trimming
or clearing and will be similar to the easements along Purgatory Creek.
MOTION: Thorfinnson moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans, to adopt
Resolution 97-152 for PUD Concept Review on 25.38 acres; to adopt
Resolution 97-153 for Preliminary Plat Approval on 25.38 acres into 1 lot and
one outlot; to approve 1st Reading of the Ordinance for PUD District Review
and Zoning District Change from Rural to Office on 13.28 acres; and to direct
Staff to prepare a Development Agreement incorporating Commission and Staff
recommendations and the Council conditions regarding the scenic easements.
Motion carried 5-0.
B. MOUNTVIEW OFFICE BUILDING aka LAKEVIEW OFFICE
BUILDING AT SOUTHWEST CROSSING by Valley View L.L.C. Request
for Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on 109 acres, Planned Unit
Development District Review on 1.57 acres, Rezoning from Rural to Office on
1.57 acres, Site Plan Review on 1.57 acres, and Preliminary Plat of 1.57 acres
into one lot. Location: Valley View Road and Prairie Center Drive.
(Resolution 97-154 for PUD Concept Amendment and Resolution 97-155 for
Preliminary Plat)
Jullie said the official notice of this Public Hearing was published on August 7,
1997 in the Eden Prairie News and mailed to 5 property owners within the
affected area. This site was originally approved for restaurant use. Since the
overall PUD was for a mix of office, industrial and commercial uses, an office
use would be consistent with the intent of the PUD. The site will be rezoned
from C-Regional to office for construction of a 18,500 square foot 2-story office
building. The property will be platted into 1 lot. The building and parking
meet all setback requirements.
Bob Sofeld, representing Mountview Properties and Development Company,
reviewed the proposal.
Enger said the Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve this project
at its July 28, 1997 meeting subject to the recommendations of the Staff report
of July 24, 1997. He noted the site was originally platted for restaurant use.
There is a waiver required for the percentage of impervious surface within a
Shoreland area to allow 56% rather than 30%. The Parks, Recreation&
Natural Resources Commission did not review this project.
There were no comments from the audience.
MOTION: Tyra-Lukens moved, seconded by Case, to close the Public
Hearing. Motion carried 5-0.
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Thorfinnson said sometime earlier this summer he drove by this property and
noted most of the trees were gone. He asked what allowed them to remove the
trees at that time. Enger said proponent had come before the Council for a
grading permit and received approval to remove the trees.
MOTION: Tyra-Lukens moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans, to adopt
Resolution 97-154 for PUD Concept Amendment on 109 acres; to adopt
Resolution 97-155 for Preliminary Plat Approval on 1.57 acres into 1 lot; to
approve 1st Reading of the Ordinance for PUD District Review and Zoning
District Change from C-Reg to office on 1.57 acres; and to direct Staff to
prepare a Development Agreement incorporating Commission and Staff
recommendations. Motion carried 5-0.
C. PRAIRIEVIEW OFFICE BUILDING by Equitable Drive L.L.C. Request for
Planned Unit Concept Review on 10.88 acres, Planned Unit Development
District Review on 10.88 acres, Rezoning from Rural to Office on 10.88 acres,
Site Plan Review on 10.88 acres and Preliminary Plat of 10.88 acres into one
lot. Location: 7800 Equitable Drive. (Resolution 97-156 for PUD Concept
Review and Resolution 97-157 for Preliminary Plat)
Jullie said the official notice of this Public Hearing was published on August 7,
1997 in the Eden Prairie News and mailed to 13 property owners within the
affected area. The request is to rezone the 10.88 acre site from Rural to Office
for construction of a 56,899 square foot 2-story office building, and to plat the
property into 1 lot.
Steve Michaels, representing Equitable Drive L.L.C., reviewed the proposal.
Enger said the Planning Commission voted unanimously for approval of this
project at its July 28,1997 meeting, subject to the recommendations of the Staff
Report of July 25, 1997. He said this requires rezoning 10.88 acres from rural
to office for construction of an office building.
Lambert said the Parks, Recreation&Natural Resources Commission voted 4-1
for approval of the project at its August 4, 1997 meeting. Commissioner
Corneille voted against the proposal on the principal that he did not understand
the rationale for no cash park fees in the Edenvale PUD. Lambert noted that
decision was made 20 years ago.
There were no comments from the audience.
MOTION: Butcher-Younghans moved, seconded by Case to close the Public
Hearing; to adopt Resolution 97-156 for PUD Concept Review on 10.88 aces;
to adopt Resolution for 97-157 Preliminary Plat Approval on 10.88 acres into 1
lot; to approve 1st Reading of the Ordinance for PUD District Review and
Zoning District Change from Rural to Office on 10.88 acres; and to direct Staff
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to prepare a Development Agreement incorporating Commission and Staff
recommendations. Motion carried 5-0.
D. LAND ROVER by LeJeune Investment. Request for Zoning Change from
Rural to Commercial Regional Service on 3.51 acres and Site Plan Review on
3.51 acres. Location: South of Valley View Road, west of Office Ridge Circle.
Jullie said the official notice of this Public Hearing was published August 7,
1997 in the Eden Prairie News and mailed to 8 property owners within the
affected area. Land Rover is an auto dealership on land south of Valley View
Road and west of Office Ridge Circle. The building is 17,895 square feet.
There are 63 new and used cars. The building, site plan, screening,
landscaping, and lighting are consistent with Eden Prairie Ford and Suburban
Chevrolet.
Jon Hansen, owner of LeJeune Investment, said a Land Rover dealership is not
a standard car dealership. It is a lot smaller than the local Chevrolet dealership.
He said some concerns about the soil conditions just recently surfaced;
consequently they have revised the plans and relocated the building location to
the west side of the site, made it slightly smaller, and reconfigured the parking
area. He reviewed the original plan and compared it to the revised plan, noting
that the revised drawings are not in final form.
Greg Kopischke, Westwood Professional Services, reviewed the site plan and
the landscaping plan.
Tyra-Lukens liked the way the original parking configuration screened some of
the employee and service parking area. She asked if there was some way they
could add screening of the rear lot to the revised plan. Kopischke said they
could look at that as a possibility and work with staff to provide additional
screening.
Tyra-Lukens about the test trail. Kopischke said it is a hard surface trail and
will provide an opportunity for the customers to experience the full range of the
vehicle.
Thorfinmson asked if additional borings were done on the entire site or just in
the one area. Kopischke said numerous borings were done, and some of the
newer ones were done on the eastern part of the site.
Enger said the public hearing information is being gathered at this meeting
because the plan is revised from that recommended for approval by the Planning
Commission. He said the Council could request that final drawings be
submitted prior to final reading. The Planning Commission voted unanimously
for approval of this project at its July 28, 1997 meeting, subject to the
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recommendations of the Staff Report of July 25, 1997. A variance is required
for outdoor sales and display from 6% to 105%.
Lambert said the Parks, Recreation&Natural Resources Commission voted
unanimously for approval of this project at its August 4, 1997 meeting, subject
to the recommendations of the Staff Reports of July 25 and July 28, 1997.
There were no comments from the audience.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans, to close the Public
Hearing; to approve 1st Reading of the Ordinance for Zoning District Change
from Rural to Commercial Regional Service on 3.51 acres; and to direct Staff to
prepare a Development Agreement incorporating Commission and Staff
recommendations and the Council condition that proponent follow through with
developing the final plans before 2nd Reading. Motion carried 5-0.
E. US WEST TOWER by JPI Consultants. Request for Site Plan Review on a 90
foot monopole zoned I-5 Industrial Park. Location: 10001 West 78th Street.
Jullie said the official notice of this Public Hearing was published August 7,
1997 in the Eden Prairie News and mailed to 7 property owners within the
affected area. The Site Approval process is required because the monopole is
over the 80 foot height limitation contained in the recently adopted
Telecommunications Ordinance.
David Van Landschoot, consultant for U.S. West Wireless, said they
have worked with City staff over the last five months to identify four sites for
their communication grid. He reviewed the proposal to build a 90-foot
monopole.
Tyra-Lukens noted that, in the Planning Commission minutes,
Commissioner Ismail was concerned whether the materials being used that are
described as "adequate for 25 degrees below zero" would be adequate for lower
temperatures. Van Landschoot said that figure is conservative; however, the
engineers are not willing to make a statement regarding lower temperatures.
Enger said the Planning Commission voted 6-0 for approval with one abstention
at its July 28, 1997 meeting, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report
of July 25, 1997. He noted this is the first review of a communications tower
by the Council under the new code. He referred to the letter of August 19,
1997 from A. William Cherne, Jr., asking that the tower be relocated to the
southwest corner of the building.
Van Landschoot said because of the topography, they could not offer much to
comply with Mr. Cherne's request except to move it about ten feet.
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Case said he attended a workshop at a League of Minnesota Cities meeting that
dealt with communications towers. He said they recommended that the City
know what the tower will look like when it is done and that can be done with a
computer-generated picture. He thought it should be a straight forward request
that Staff make to be sure we get such a rendering for every tower that comes
along. He thought the drawing should show from several different angles what
the tower will look like when completed. Enger thought it would be possible to
do that because these studies are like sight-line studies where we could provide
renderings from different locations around the tower site.
Thorfinnson noted many more towers will be approved through the
administrative process than will have to come through the review process.
Regarding the letter from Mr. Cherne, he said he would be reluctant to make
any changes to the process at this point, and the proposed tower is within the
guidelines set forth by the ordinance.
There were no comments from the audience.
MOTION: Thorfinnson moved, seconded by Tyra-Lukens, to close the Public
Hearing; and to adopt Resolution 97-158 for Site Plan Review on a 90 foot
monopole zoned I-5 Industrial Park. Motion carried 5-0.
F. US WEST TOWER by JPI Consultants. Request for Site Plan Review on a
100 foot monopole zoned I-2. Location: 7825 Fuller Road.
Jullie said the official notice of this Public Hearing was published on August 7,
1997 in the Eden Prairie News and mailed to 10 property owners within the
affected area. The Site Plan Approval process is required because the monopole
is over the 80 foot height limitation contained in the recently adopted
Telecommunications Ordinance.
David Van Landschoot, consultant for U.S. West Wireless, reviewed the
proposal to build another tower on Fuller Road. He noted this one is 100 feet
because it is a co-location with Sprint PCS.
Harris noted the Telecommunications Task Force recommended collocation
whenever possible.
Enger said the Planning Commission recommended approval on a 6-0 vote with
one abstention at its July 28, 1997 meeting, subject to the recommendations of
the Staff Report of July 25, 1997.
There were no comments from the audience.
MOTION: Thorfinnson moved, seconded by Tyra-Lukens, to close the Public
Hearing; and to adopt Resolution 97-159 for Site Plan Review on a 100 foot
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monopole zoned I-2. Motion carried 5-0.
G. VACATION 97-05- DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS IN THE
BLUFF AT RIVERVIEW (RESOLUTION 97-160)
Jullie said the official notice of this Public Hearing was published July 31, 1997
in the Eden Prairie News. The plat of The Bluffs at Riverview 2nd Addition,
which was a replat of Lots 14 through 19, Block 1, the Bluff at Riverview, was
approved by the City Council on July 8, 1997. To enable unencumbered title to
the replatted lots, the underlying drainage and utility easements from The Bluff
at Riverview must be vacated.
There were no comments from the audience.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Thorfinnson, to close the Public
Hearing; and to adopt Resolution 97-160 vacating the drainage and utility
easements within Lots 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19, all in Block 1, The Bluff at
Riverview. Motion carried 5-0.
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, Tyra-Lukens and Harris voting "aye."
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
VIII. PETITIONS. REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. REVIEW THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
DENIAL OF VARIANCE #97-08 BY RADIATOR WAREHOUSE WEST,
6390 CARLSON DRIVE
Jullie said Radiator Warehouse West, a company located at 6390 Carlson Drive,
has requested the Council to reverse a decision by the Board of Adjustments &
Appeals denying Variance Request#97-08. This variance would have allowed
them to continue to have three portable storage units outside their building. The
BOA granted variances for three storage units for one year. The one year
expired in May of 1997. A reapplication was made under the Request for
Variance#97-08. At the June 12, 1997 meeting, the Board determined that the
requirements of the 1996 variance were not complied with because evidence of
an attempt to purchase or conform was not submitted, and excess and additional
materials have been stored outside in violation of Variance#96-09. The motion
for denial carried 5-1.
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Enger said he was not aware of a representative for proponent present at the
meeting tonight.
MOTION: Thorfinnson moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans, to support
the Board of Adjustments &Appeals decision denying Variance#97-08.
Case said he talked to Mr. Johnson before the last Council meeting, and at that
time he thought we could give them more time; however, at this point they have
had more time, and he is now 100% in support the Board's decision to deny the
variance request.
Butcher-Younghans thought the condition that the property is in has a negative
impact on the nearby businesses.
Harris thought they have had ample time to comply with the request to remove
the storage units.
VOTE ON THE MOTION: Motion carried 5-0.
B. REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF HISTORIC MURPHY'S LANDING
RESTORATION
Referring to the Staff Report of August 19, 1997, Lambert said this project
involves restoring Murphy's Inn and Boat Landing within the Murphy's Landing
Historic Site along the Minnesota River. The proponents of the project are
seeking funding from various sources, including $25,000 from the City of Eden
Prairie. We understand that a firm funding commitment at this time from the
City is not critical; however, endorsement by the City Council of the restoration
effort is important. He introduced Shirley Olson, Executive Director of
Murphy's Landing.
Ms. Olson reviewed the concept plans for restoration of Murphy's Inn and Boat
Landing, completion of a trail from Bloomington Ferry Road to the bridge at
Shakopee, and restoration of the ferry with moorings on the Eden Prairie side of
the Minnesota River. She said they have applied for a transportation
enhancement grant from the federal government. She noted they met with the
Heritage Preservation and Parks Commissions and reviewed the proposal with
them.
Butcher-Younghans said she strongly supports the project, both for the concept
and for helping to finance it as a partnership. She believes the Minnesota River
is one of our finest natural resources and she commended Ms. Olson on her
leadership for the project and for getting funding from the various governmental
levels.
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Tyra-Lukens thought it is a wonderful project and will provide a great
opportunity for school kids to bike to the river and then take the ferry over to
Murphy's Landing. She asked for more details on where the ferry would go and
the plans for the Eden Prairie side. Ms. Olson said it is possible they can
continue to raise funds for this and build all of the project at once; however,
they have to conduct a Feasibility Study for the ferry. ISTEA funding could be
used in the next round of funding. They estimate the ferry could cost about
$100,000. Their goal is to keep it all open to the public and they hope to keep it
free of charge.
Case asked if we own the public right-of-way for a landing on our side.
Lambert said we own Indian Road and the U.S. Fish &Wildlife Service owns
the land between the that road and the frontage of the river. We have met with
Fish&Wildlife staff and their initial reaction was very positive about this
project. We are developing a trail system to connect the Eden Prairie trails to a
trail along Indian Road and then to land along the river.
Thorfinason asked if they are asking for concept approval. Ms. Olson said they
are asking for that as well as for $25,000 in funding. Thorfinnson asked where
the $25,000 would come from. Lambert said the request is for $5,000 per year
for the next five years. The proposal came in after staff submitted the 1998
budget request. He thought it would be an appropriate use for cash park fees,
or it could be on a future budget request. Harris thought we could probably do
$5,000 per year.
Lambert asked City Attorney Pauly whether we could legally give money to
Murphy's Landing for the project. Ms. Olson noted they are setting up funding
for the project that is all contingent on getting the federal funding. The project
will be administered by the City of Shakopee. Harris thought we would
probably have to establish a Joint Powers Agreement to define the benefit to the
City. Pauly said we would need to spell out the improvements that would be
made within the City, in addition to the ones outside the City, as well as the
responsibilities and obligations for groups to see the improvements through.
Harris thought we are discussing phases and steps. We are being asked for a
contribution but we can't do that before a Joint Powers Agreement is reached.
The third stage would be for the Council to appropriate the dollars. She hasn't
heard an objection to the amount, but we need to be clear that there are steps
involved. Olson suggested the Joint Powers Agreement be delayed until they
get the federal funding.
Pauly suggested that concept approval for the project be given with the funding
conditioned upon the receipt of federal funding and the signing of an appropriate
Joint Powers Agreement. Thorfinnson said the final commitment should not be
completed until we review the Joint Powers Agreement.
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MOTION: Butcher-Younghans moved, seconded by Thorfimson, to endorse
the general concept for restoration of Murphy's Inn and Boat Landing within the
Murphy's Landing Historic site along the Minnesota River, including future
Eden Prairie trail connections to this area, per the recommendations of the Staff
Report of August 19, 1997, with a funding commitment of$25,000, contingent
upon the completion of a Joint Powers Agreement after receipt of federal
funding for the project. Motion carried 5-0..
IX. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
X. APPOINTMENTS
NJ. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
A. REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS
1. Statement About the School District Referendum
Case encouraged residents to vote in favor of the School District Bond
Referendum on September 9, 1997. He thought a healthy school system
helps enhance the community even though no one wants higher taxes.
Thorfinnson was concerned that such a statement in a forum like this
means that the Council endorses the referendum, and that it represents a
possible conflict of interest. Butcher-Younghans thought we are two
different entities, and it is important not to blur the boundaries.
A discussion followed regarding the issue of conflict of interest.
Harris noted that, traditionally, neither body has taken a position on
issues of the other's jurisdiction. She thought we need to encourage
citizens to read carefully and make their decision on the vote. She said
this Council at this time does not take a formal position for or against the
referendum.
2. Discussion of Noise Regulation
Tyra-Lukens received a report from the zoning administrator about
ordinances other cities have on their books that address the issue of
noise. She also received a description of two ordinances on our books
that deal with the issue of noise violation. She would like more
information on how violations are reported, how noise is measured, how
many violators are prosecuted, and how that has impacted the level of
noise. She would like to find out how Minneapolis and St. Cloud handle
their ordinances that allow people to call with the license number of a
vehicle with loud stereo equipment.
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3. Update on Discussion regarding Camp Edenwood
Thorfinnson said there was a meeting today at which Friendship
Ventures discussed a change in direction on this project. They are not
yet at a point where they would tear down the building. John Gertz has
been able to check out possibilities of the State preserving the building.
There may be a way to preserve the building and incorporate it into some
additional construction. The meeting today was to see if Friendship
Ventures was interested in pursuing this. They are willing to take some
time to look at this and pursue it. Thorfmnson believes this will come
back to us for review at some point.
B. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
C. REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL
RESOURCES
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: Tyra-Lukens moved, seconded by Thorfmnson, to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Harris adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m.