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EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2006 7:00 PM, CITY CENTER
Council Chamber
8080 Mitchell Road
CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens, Councilmembers Brad Aho, Sherry Butcher,
Ron Case, and Philip Young
CITY STAFF: City Manager Scott Neal, Parks & Recreation Director Bob Lambert, Public
Works Director Eugene Dietz, City Planner Michael Franzen, Community Development Director
Janet Jeremiah, City Attorney Ric Rosow and Council Recorder Deb Sweeney
I. ROLL CALL/CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Tyra-Lukens called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. COUNCIL FORUM INVITATION
IV. PRESENTATION OF FUND RAISING CHECK BY TUCKER ZANGS FOR
REPLACEMENT OF STARING LAKE SLIDE
Tyra-Lukens reviewed the history of the popular 36-foot tube slide in Staring Lake Park,
which was destroyed by vandalism on July 16, 2005. Student Tucker Zangs appeared at
the City Center shortly thereafter to volunteer to lead a public effort to sell wristbands to
raise money for its replacement, and to show community support for parks. Tyra-Lukens
praised Zangs for his effort and commitment, which raised $1525.00 from the sale of$2
bracelets, even more then the initial goal of$1000. Zangs presented a check to the City.
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Neal added an item on Hockey Association Requests to Report of the Parks and
Recreation Director, Item VILI. regarding Tanager Creek Apartments to the Consent
Calendar, and two brief items to Report of the City Manager.
MOTION: Aho moved, seconded by Butcher, to approve the agenda as published and
amended. Motion carried 5-0.
VI. MINUTES
A. COUNCIL WORKSHOP HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2006
MOTION: Butcher moved, seconded by Young, to approve the Council
Workshop minutes as published. Motion carried 5-0.
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B. CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2006
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Young, to approve the City Council
minutes as published. Motion carried 5-0.
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. CLERK'S LICENSE LIST
B. DOYLE ADDITION by Dennis Doyle. Second Reading of the Ordinance for
Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers and Zoning District
Amendment within the Rural District on 12.1 acres. Location: 9980 Dell Road &
17950 Flying Cloud Drive. (Ordinance No. 4-2006 for PUD-3-2006 District
Review with waivers and Zoning District Amendment)
C. DOUGHTY ADDITION by Baton Building Company. Second Reading of the
Ordinance for Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-13.5 on 1.06 acres.
Location: 13200 Roberts Drive. (Ordinance No. 5-2006 for PUD-4-2006
District Review for Zoning District Change)
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-37 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2006-08 BY
ADDING THE MEETING DATES/TIMES FOR FLYING CLOUD
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION AND CONSERVATION
COMMISSION
E. APPROVE ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION BUDGET
WITH SRF CONSULTING GROUP FOR THE TH 212/CHARLSON
ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, I.C. 05-5638
F. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH FUNHOUSE CREATIVE GROUP TO
PRODUCE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT VIDEO-COMMERCIAL
G. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH KLM ENGINEERING, INC., FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR RECONDITIONING OF WATER
TREATMENT PLANT WASH WATER STORAGE RESERVOIR
H. APPROVE REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE AND SCHOOL DISTRICT 272
I. APPROVE EXECUTION OF THE DEFEASANCE ESCROW
AGREEMENT AND SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT FOR TANAGER
CREEK APARTMENTS
MOTION: Young moved, seconded by Case, to approve Items A-I on the Consent
Calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS/MEETINGS
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A. PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF EDEN PRAIRIE by Primrose School Franchise
Company. Request for Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 1.8 acres;
Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 1.8 acres; Zoning
District Amendment within the Office Zoning District on 1.8 acres; Site Plan
Review on 1.8 acres. Location: 7800 Eden Prairie Road. (Resolution No. 2006-38
for PUD Concept Review; Ordinance for PUD District Review with waivers
and Zoning District Amendment)
Neal said the project is for an 11,000-square-foot childcare facility and outside
activity area. The existing building foundation will remain and be expanded to
accommodate the proposed use. The existing parking lot will remain and is
setback 10 feet from Terrey Pine Court. This will require a waiver from the
required 17.5 feet. The waiver may have merit since the parking and building
foundation to remain has been in the existing condition for over 25 years, and
existing landscaping provides the necessary screening. The Planning Commission
voted 8-0 to recommend approval of the project to the City Council at the
February 13, 2006 meeting, with a recommendation to add a dormer on the north
end of the building. The plans have been revised showing the dormer.
Tyra-Lukens praised the inclusion of a rainwater garden. Dietz noted it will only
serve the expansion area and is relatively small. The proponent shared a drawing
of the exterior and explained it would be all brick. Tyra-Lukens questioned
whether the day care really needed the existing 55-spot lot. Jeremiah said the
City does require childcare facilities to have that much parking. There were no
comments from the public.
MOTION: Butcher moved, seconded by Case, to close the Public Hearing; adopt
Resolution No. 2006-38 for Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 1.8
acres; approve 1 st Reading of the Ordinance for Planned Unit Development
District Review with waivers, and Zoning District Amendment within the Office
Zoning District on 1.8 acres; and direct Staff to prepare a Development
Agreement incorporating Staff and Commission recommendations and Council
conditions. Motion carried 5-0.
B. EDEN PLACE APARTMENTS CLUBHOUSE by RREEF. Request for
Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on 32.7 acres; Planned Unit
Development District Review on 32.7 acres; Zoning District Amendment within
the RM-2.5 Zoning District on 32.7 acres; Site Plan Review on 32.7 acres.
Location: 8680 Magnolia Trail. (Resolution No. 2006-39 for PUD Concept
Amendment; Ordinance for PUD District Review and Zoning District
Amendment)
Neal explained the existing development is 504 apartment units. Each building
includes common fitness rooms, party rooms, or leasing offices. The plan shows
a new 4,500 sq. ft. freestanding clubhouse and the conversion of the existing
common function space within the apartment complex into four new apartment
units. The plan meets the requirements of the RM-2.5 zone. The Planning
Commission voted 8-0 to recommend approval of the project to the City Council
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at its February 13, 2006 meeting. Jeremiah said the clubhouse would be an
improvement to the complex and the City is very satisfied with it. Tyra-Lukens
agreed. There were no comments from the public.
MOTION: Aho moved, seconded by Young, to close the Public Hearing; adopt
Resolution No. 2006-39 for Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on
32.7 acres; approve 1st Reading of the Ordinance for Planned Unit Development
District Review, and Zoning District Amendment within the RM-2.5 Zoning
District on 32.7 acres; and direct Staff to prepare a Development Agreement
incorporating Staff and Commission recommendations and Council conditions.
Motion carried 5-0.
IX. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
MOTION: Butcher moved, seconded by Young, to approve Payment of Claims as
submitted. The motion carried on a roll call vote with Aho, Butcher, Case, Young
and Tyra-Lukens voting "aye."
X. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
XI. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
XII. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
XIII. APPOINTMENTS
A. 2006 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Neal stated City Council held City Commission interviews on Tuesday, February
28, 2006. Fifty candidates applied for consideration: 39 new applicants and 11
candidates seeking reappointment. Thirty candidates have been designated for
appointment on March 8, 2006; 20 appointed for the first time, and 10
reappointments. Appointments were made on six existing commissions (Arts and
Culture Commission; Heritage Preservation Commission; Human Rights and
Diversity Commission; Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission;
and Planning Commission) and two new commissions scheduled to begin April 1,
2006, the Conservation Commission and the Flying Cloud Airport Advisory
Commission. Tyra-Lukens noted there were quite a few applications and a
talented applicant pool.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Butcher, to appoint to the Arts & Culture
Commission Farida Kathawalla, Ann Rorem, and Diane Zielke —Terms to expire
03/31/2009; Karen Busack and Elizabeth Grant—Terms to expire 03/32/2008;
appoint to the Heritage Preservation Commission Ann Higgins —Term to expire
03/31/2009, and Richard Akerlund—Term to expire 03/31/2007; appoint to the
Human Rights & Diversity Commission Gerry Beckmann, Cari Maguire, and
Larry Piumbroeck—Terms to expire 03/31/2009; appoint to the Parks, Recreation
& Natural Resources Commission Rob Barrett, John Brill, Randy Jacobus, and
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Ian Mackay —Terms to expire 03/31/2009, and Lee Elliott-S toering —Term to
expire 03/31/2008; appoint to the Planning Commission Jon Duckstad, Jerry
Pitzrick, and Ray Stoelting—Terms to expire 03/31/2009, and Frank Powell—
Term to expire 03/31/2008; appoint to the Conservation Commission Eapen
Chacko, David Seymour, and Jan Mosman—Terms to expire 03/31/2009, and
Ray Daniels, Rita Krocak, and Geneva MacMillen—Terms to expire 03/31/2008;
and appoint to the Flying Cloud Airport Advisory Commission Eden Prairie
Community appointments: Mark Michelson—Term to expire 03/31/2009; and
Richard King, Gregory McEwen, and Bradley Stratton—Terms to expire
03/31/2008,plus Business Community appointments: Kurt Schendel and Jeffrey
Larsen—Terms to expire 03/31/2009. Motion carried 5-0.
B. 2006 BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION
Neal explained these appointments must be filled by experienced real estate
professionals with knowledge of the Southwest metro area. Mike Best of
REMAX Results, Doug Malam of REMAX Results, Annette O'Connor of
Coldwell Banker Burnet Realty, Patricia Pidcock of Edina Realty (former
member of the Eden Prairie City Council) and Brian Duoos of Edina Realty are
all involved in the sale of single-family properties in the southwest metro area.
MOTION: Young moved, seconded by Case, to appoint to the Board of Appeal
and Equalization Mike Best, Doug Malam, Annette O'Connor, Brian Duoos, and
Patricia Pidcock for the period of April 1, 2006, through May 31, 2006, or until
the Board of Appeal and Equalization completes its work. Motion carried 5-0.
C. 2006 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS CHAIRS AND VICE CHAIRS
Neal noted Chairs and Vice Chairs are appointed annually by the City Council
following the appointment of members to City Boards and Commissions. City
code requires a chairperson to have served one year on the Board or Commission
before becoming eligible for appointment.
MOTION: Aho moved, seconded by Case, to appoint Steve Mosow - Chair and
Heather Olson - Vice Chair of the Arts and Culture Commission; appoint Betsy
Adams - Chair and Nina Mackay - Vice Chair of the Heritage Preservation
Commission; appoint Cari Maguire - Chair and Mellisa Barra - Vice Chair of the
Human Rights and Diversity Commission; appoint John Brill - Chair and Geri
Napuck - Vice Chair of the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources
Commission; appoint Ray Stoelting - Chair and Fred Seymour - Vice Chair of the
Planning Commission; appoint Eapen Chacko - Chair and Jan Mosman - Vice
Chair of the Conservation Commission; appoint Richard King - Chair and Jeffrey
Larsen - Vice Chair of the Flying Cloud Airport Advisory Commission; and
appoint Patricia Pidcock - Chair and Mike Best - Vice Chair of the Board of
Appeal and Equalization. Motion carried 5-0.
XIV. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
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A. REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS
B. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
1. Town Meeting on April 11
Neal noted the town meeting replaces the April 4, 2006 Council meeting
that has been taken off the schedule due to spring break. However, the
town meeting will not be an offsite Council Meeting. It will be an
informal format with no official business and held at Forest Hills
Elementary. A sound system will be provided and notes taken,but the
meeting will not be televised to keep an informal, approachable feel.
Tyra-Lukens asked if department heads could be present to answer
questions, and Neal agreed this was a good idea.
2. NLC Conference & Meeting with Congressman Ramstad's Office
Neal noted he would attend the National League of Cities conference
Saturday through Tuesday. He planned to visit Congressman Ramstad's
office to discuss the trail connection issue (see below), to find out when
the City might get access to a new ball field that is being held up by the
FAA, to advocate for transportation funding for the I-494 /Highway 169
interchange, and to seek additional federal funding for firefighter training.
3. Chinese Delegation Follow-up
Neal said the Lodi delegation's visit went well. They presented the City
with a gift. The school district is exploring teacher exchange options.
Neal said he had also received a phone call from former Councilmember
Mary Jussin that could lead to summer exchange opportunities for
students.
4. Round Lake Water Ouality Report
Neal said he had received the independent report on Round Lake water
quality and treatment options that was requested by the Council and the
report was more promising than expected. He said he would share the
recommendations at the March 21, 2006 Council meeting.
5. Eden Prairie "Fabulous Place"
Neal reported Eden Prairie was one of two Minnesota cities (the other was
Rochester) listed in a new book, Fifty Fabulous Places to Raise Your
Family.
C. REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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1. MCA Wayfindins!Update
Jeremiah reported the final copy of the MCA Study is available on the
City website and at the Eden Prairie Library. The task force has been
invited to the annual banquet for boards and commissioners. Current
activities include gathering a wayfinding committee to address the
renaming of TH 212 and signage plans. Four meetings will be held. The
committee currently has 12 members and needs more business
representatives. Jeremiah has also met with ten property owners regarding
the realignment of Singletree with West 78"' Street and will continue to
get feedback. There are concerns about changes in access as well as
support for the value of an east-west connection to the wider area. There
is no funding for the realignment as yet. Jeremiah said the planned
feasibility study for the walkable Town Center area has been put on hold.
There has been so much developer interest that it makes sense to let the
private market take its course.
Tyra-Lukens asked if the concepts being floated for the Town Center
aligned with the MCA study. Jeremiah said yes. The plans call for mixed
use and there are willing sellers. There may even be competition. The
City parcel south of Flagship has also received lots of interest from
developers. The Study has generated excitement within the MCA area.
D. REPORT OF PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
1. Renovation of Miller Park Field#11
Lambert discussed the history of Field#11, the westernmost lighted soccer
field at Miller Park. When the field was constructed fifteen years ago, the
City was aware the sandy clay substrate was not a good surface,but had
no funds to change it. Since then, the field has "gotten by" through
maintenance and stopping play in poor conditions, but its deficiencies are
becoming unworkable. The field was closed after the football season last
fall to give it a rest. Unfortunately, several aerations and applications of
fertilizer are no longer enough to restore the field. It would look great
temporarily,but in six months if would be in poor condition again.
Lambert recommended changing Field#11 to a sand-based field at an
estimated cost of$120,000. This would require closing the field in July
after the soccer tournament. The reconstruction process would involve
stripping the top four inches of soil, removing the irrigation system,
putting in drain tile, adding sand and sand/topsoil mix, replacing the
irrigation system, and seeding. By the next year, the field would be ready
for the soccer tournament and the football season. This plan would
encourage a very deep root system and create a field that could take 12
inches of rain and still be playable two hours later. It would,however,
require more intense ongoing maintenance: daily watering, mowing twice
a week, and fifteen applications of fertilizer per year. Lambert
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recommended grading and performing the same reconstruction on the
westernmost field (which will be lighted) next year and reconstructing
Field#10 in 2008 and Field#9 in 2009. Reconstruction is expensive, but
it's better than letting the field get destroyed and taking it out of
circulation. The Sports Facilities Committee and the Parks and Recreation
Commission both agree reconstruction is the best option.
Tyra-Lukens asked if the $120,000 estimate includes the extra
maintenance cost. Lambert said no, $120,000 is construction cost only,
and represents a reduction from$200,000 since the City would act as the
general contractor. The maintenance cost would require an extra $4,000 -
$5,000 each year, per field. Tyra-Lukens asked about artificial turf.
Lambert said they explored this option but rejected it. In addition to being
five times more expensive, artificial turf requires replacement every six
years unless it is under a bubble. It can generate dangerous heat levels,
enough to burn skin. Artificial turf also needs to be hosed down and
disinfected to guard against blood-borne pathogens and goose droppings.
The cleaning cost alone is higher than the cost of maintaining real turf.
Young confirmed tonight's action was just for Field#11. He asked when
the other fields would be brought for a vote. Lambert said during the 2007
budget review. He planned to talk to the soccer and football associations
about sharing the cost. Young asked the four-year total. Lambert said it
would be $800,000 for the field construction, $1 million if the lights are
included. The City needs to add another lighted field, however, to replace
the ones lost at Flying Cloud fields due to the Pioneer Trail expansion.
Young asked the total increase in operating costs. Lambert said it would
be $25,000 to $30,000 in materials costs alone,plus the costs of mowing
every 3-4 days (vs. 7-10 days on a normal field).
MOTION: Young moved, seconded by Case, to authorize staff to prepare
plans and specifications to reconstruct Miller Park field#11 at an
estimated cost of$120,000. Motion carried 5-0.
2. Veterans Memorial Committee
Lambert noted the veteran's memorial concept had been set aside when only
two people responded to a call for volunteers. Based on interest dribbling in
thereafter, the City advertised again and got 17 applicants. Lambert
recommended Council appoint them all, approve the hiring of a consultant,
and approve a draft charter. Lambert said the group should meet and
commit to raising all funds for planning and construction, including the cost
of a consultant,before a consultant is hired. If approved, the group could
bring back a concept for a design that could be phased in over a period of
years.
Lambert noted most veterans memorials are 100% funded by veterans,but
generally there is a VFW or American Legion to contribute funds, which
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Eden Prairie does not have. Raising the funds could be challenging, but it
would be up to the group to determine what is feasible.
Butcher asked whether the memorial would honor National Guard members.
Lambert said veterans' memorials typically honor all branches of the
service. The memorial would honor service, not necessarily wartime service
or death while in service. Butcher questioned the wording in the charter
stating, "have served in various wars." Lambert said "have served their
country" is more the intent and he would change the wording. Young stated
the fundraising issue is very important. If the intent is to back the City into
financing the effort, that idea needs to be quashed up front. Tyra-Lukens
said all Councilmembers are in agreement that funding be private.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Aho, to appoint the following
residents to the Veteran's Memorial Task Force: James Bevilacqua, Mary
Ann Bryndal, William Cochrane, Arnold Eder, Cheryl Fey, Richard Fey,
Thomas Johnson, John Mallo, Jerry Renner, Toby Sarahan, Ronald
Schlangen, William(Bud) Schwartz, Carol Steehler, Steve Steele, Marie
Wittenberg, Ernie Shuldhiess, and Duane Cox. Motion carried 5-0.
MOTION: Butcher moved, seconded by Aho, to approve the Charter
Statement, which outlines the responsibilities of the citizen task force and
the City staff for this process. Motion carried 5-0.
MOTION: Aho moved, seconded by Case, to authorize hiring a planning
firm to assist the citizen's task force in selecting a site and developing a
schematic plan for a Veterans Memorial at a cost not to exceed $10,000; and
furthermore, that this committee will be responsible for fundraising all of
the costs for any project that is recommended, including all design fees.
Motion carried 5-0.
3. Trail Connection to Riverview Road
Lambert apologized for needing Council action on this issue, but noted he
had worked for nine months to get resolution to no avail. A Council letter
might help bring matters to a reasonable conclusion. Neal noted he would
speak to Congressman Ramstad about the issue as well.
Lambert reviewed the history of the trail connection to Riverview Road and
the discussion with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service thus far. The trail has
been planned for years (since at least 1991) to use an existing cattle
underpass under TH 212. Two years ago, when improvements were made
to the intersection of TH 212 and Charlson Road, MNDOT said the cattle
underpass was too steep to meet ADA standards and too vulnerable to
flooding. The City felt the trail connection was so important that it allocated
$220,000 to create a new underpass. The design was sent to MNDOT and
the US Fish and Wildlife Service, both of whom approved it, and four
different trail plans were submitted. After the underpass was already under
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construction, the City received a letter from Fish and Wildlife stating no trail
connection could be made. The letter cited a 1997 policy that no trails could
be constructed across native prairie. Fish and Wildlife claimed to have no
knowledge of any trail plan in that location. Lambert said he contested the
decision. The master plan reflects that the trail was discussed in the mid
1980s when the refuge was formed. In 1990, the refuge manager asked
where the boundaries of the refuge should be expanded, and the City
actually recommended it acquire the area in question (from Riverview up to
TH 212.) The refuge acquired the land, did an environmental impact
statement, and approved a trail in that location. It is clear they did have
knowledge of the City's desire for a trail connection,both in 1990 and again
when the underpass construction began last year. The City was never
notified of the 1997 native prairie policy despite the discussion of building
an underpass solely to accommodate a trail.
Lambert said he had waited out the interim manager, spoken to the new
manager, and visited the site with her, all to the same conclusion. The Fish
and Wildlife Service maintains its rules are clear and that biologists will not
support a trail. Preservation of resources has priority over public use. The
only option at present would be to use MNDOT's drainage easement along
the TH 212 right-of-way. Because of the retaining walls required, this
option would cost the City $880,000, vs. $75,000 for the original
connection. Lambert said he could not justify that cost. Eventually, the
Dept of the Interior will acquire the Upgralla and Peterson parcels and want
Riverview Road, so the City could negotiate a trail access then. However,
that would mean fifteen or twenty years without a safe access. It is worth
trying to work from the top down to get a connection now. Tyra-Lukens
asked how a future Parks Director would know to negotiate for the access
should these efforts fail. Lambert said a review of the issue is in the front of
the file so future staff would be alerted to it.
MOTION: Young moved, seconded by Case, to approve a letter to Patricia
Martinkovic, Manager of the Minnesota National Wildlife Refuge
requesting that she and her staff support the concept C for the location of the
trail providing safe pedestrian and bicycle access for all residents north of
Highway 212 to Riverview Road. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Hockey Association Requests
Lambert noted Council approved the Hockey Association's request for a
match of up to $1 million towards a third sheet of ice at the Community
Center. The three remaining requests made by the Hockey Association
were sent to the Parks and Recreation Commission for discussion and are
now ready for Council action. The first motion asks for space for a
permanent"wall of fame" for donorsa measure favored by everyone.
The second asks for a policy change on splitting revenue for dasher board
advertising. Instead of paying the Hockey Association $300 commission
on a$3400 three-year contract, the City would split ad revenue 50150 to
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provide more incentive for sales. Funds given to the Hockey Association
would be used to buy ice time at the Community Center. In addition, the
Association would like to develop a media plan for other ad revenues,
which could also be split 50150. The Parks and Recreation Commission
approved this idea, with the agreement to be reviewed in three years. The
third motion would grant naming rights to the rinks as an incentive to
large donors. After discussion, the Parks Commission agreed to the plan,
with the understanding the rinks would be named forever, that the cost of
naming rights would correlate with rink size, and that each rink's naming
rights would be in the six-figure range. He noted the Hockey Association
President was present to answer questions. Tyra-Lukens appreciated the
prompt response to the Association's requests.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Aho, to authorize Staff to plan for
wall space in either the main lobby or the main rink at the Community
Center to permanently acknowledge individuals or corporations that
contribute dollars to the fundraising project for the new rink; to approve a
policy that would provide the Hockey Association of Eden Prairie with
50% of the net revenue for the sale of dasher boards they sell over the next
three years to be put in a fund for purchase of ice time at the Community
Center, and furthermore, request the Eden Prairie Hockey Association to
develop a media plan proposing additional advertising that could occur at
the Eden Prairie Community Center in which the Hockey Association
would get 50% of the sale of any advertising they generate that could be
placed on walls or other components within the Community Center
provided the proposal for that advertising is approved by the Parks,
Recreation and Natural Resources Commission and the City Council, with
the policy to be reviewed at the end of a three-year period to determine if
it should be extended; and to authorize the Eden Prairie Hockey
Association to seek large donors that would be granted the naming rights
to the main rink, the Olympic rink and the third sheet of ice with a
minimum financial donation to be set by the City for each sheet. Motion
carried 5-0.
E. REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
F. REPORT OF POLICE CHIEF
G. REPORT OF FIRE CHIEF
H. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY
XV. OTHER BUSINESS
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Aho moved, seconded by Young, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried
5-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.