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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 01/26/1971 - Village Meeting MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE VILLAGE COUNCIL January 26, 1971 7:30 P.M. , Village Hall present were Mayor Osterholt, Councilmen Haugen, Nesbitt :i h and Lieb. Also present were Village Manager, George C. Hite, Attorney, Harlan Perbix and Clerk, Edna M. Holmgren. I. OF DECEMBER 29 and JANUARY 12, 1971 made a motion to approve the minutes of December 29, 1970 With-OLt correction. Mr. Redpath seconded. All voted aye. Motion car::-ci . Mr. Lieb made a motion to approve the January 12th minutes with the fe-_1c sine additions: Councilman Redpath was absent. Agenda Item V,c) addition to paragraph four - ".player Osterholt tatted that he felt that comparison of snowmobiiiig and ice skating was not consistant because of the fact that individuals were able to use park facilities without expensive investment s for swimming and skating and such was not the case with regard a t� snowmcb iles. " Ale nda Item VII) "Mr. Haugen made a motion to reappoint Messrs. Tames Wedlund, William Miller. Floyd Berntsen, Harold Jenkins and James Cardinal for two year terms expiring on December 31, 1972. 11 Mr. NZ sbi_t seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. II. r': T ,T,C IMPROVEMENT HEARINGS A. Paradise Valley Area. Lateral Sanitary Sewer,, Watermain St.r oet "�;: rcin� The Village Manager reported on the questionnaire las,«jI7. as fellows: T:e Council should authorize Sanitary Sewer 12 T":e Council should not authorize Sanitary Sewer 12 The Council should authorize Watermain 11 The Council should not authorize Watermain 13 The Council should authorize Street Surfacing 11 The Council should not authorize Street Surfacing 13 No response received 4 He also stated that he felt the existance of open sewage in the area reprti scnted a substantial health hazard. He reported that interviews 0 Council Minutes January 26, 1971 Page 2 and questionnaires disclosed that approximately 43% of the homeowners report that they are having difficulties with their present systems and that half of the homeowners and 83% of the assessable property owners are of the opinion the Village should install a public sewer system. He added that the Watermain way not be able to be connected to the Village system for awhile (except possibly through Edenvale) but would not be assessable until so connected. Street surfacing was recommended because the streets are presently surfaced and resident comparison response to temporary surfacing would likely be negative. A, The estimated assessable cost of the projects was given as follows: Lateral Sanitary Sewer $78,455 52 REC's $1,509 per REC Watermain $49, 37S 52 REC's $ 950 per P.BC Street Surfacing $34,963 52 REC's S 692 per REC Mr. Herb Fosnoeht of Sunset Circle appeared and stated that he felt there wasn't a need at this time and that any problem that residents were having could be solved by some other means than a utility installation. He further said that he felt that the information given by the Manager was too general and questioned the authenticity of the report. He noted that there were unusually heavy rainfalls in November which could have adversely affected the normal operation of the drainfield systems. He added that the pipe reportedly discharging septic tank effluent into the creek actually stopped at a point 100-150 feet short of the creek and that he could not observe flow from the pipe into the creek. The Manager reported that the need study had been set up by the Public Health Sanitarian from the State Health Department who had also assisted in evaluating the results. The role of the person performing the study was limited to conducting the tests prescribed by the sanitarian and collecting data. Mr. Leslie Coon of Par;; Terraoe Drive appeared and stated that he has had considerable difficulty with his septic system and that it is causing problems for his neighbor. He wanted to know what he would do when the ice melts next spring and the odor would become obnoxious. Mr. Coon was asked if he had attempted to repair his septic system. Mr. Coon replied that he didn't know what he could do to correct this situation. Mr. Redpath made a nation to close the Improvement Hearing and authodee the Village to proceed with the proposed Lateral Sewer, Water and Street Surfacing improvements in Paradise Valley. Mr. Haugen seconded. On roll call, Messrs. Lieb, Nesbitt, and Osterholt voted no, Haugen and Pedpath yes. The motion was denied. The projects were abandoned. Council Minutes January 26, 1971 Page 3 B. Eden School Area. Lateral Sanitary Sewer. Watermain and-Street_ Surfac ins. The Village Manager reported on the questionnaire results as follows: The Council should authorize Sanitary Sewer 20 The Council should not authorize Sanitary Sewer 18 The Council should authorize Watermain 19 The Council should not authorize Watermain 19 The Council should authorize Street Surfacing 18 The Council should not authorize Street Surfacing 20 No response received 6 He also stated that there is sufficient open sewage in evidence to support a contention that a health hazard exists in the neighborhood. About 21% of the owners report difficulties with their private sewage disposal systems. More than half of those responding to the survey are of the opinion the Village should install a public sewer system. He said the combination of hazard, difficulty and the surprising strong support considering the more limited scope of the present difficulty, prompted a recommendation that the Village proceed with the sewer and wL-ter but substitute temporarr street surfacing for the proposed permanent street project. a The estimated cost of the projects was gfven as follows: g Lateral Sanitary Sewer $59,951 46 IMC'o $1,303 per RP. Watermain (School Share $13,453) $68,092 46 REC's $1,188 per "C Street Surfacing $43 , 978 52 REC's $ 846 per RW Several residents asked questions as to costs in addition to the project estimates, le. trunk assessments, sewer and water connection charges anr! u-�-,o charges. Some felt there wasn't a need at this time for the utilities. Mr. Lieb commented that the newest home in Eden School Area was built in 1960, that 19 systems had been modified and that some people have had probl^:::3 but have been able to solve them at a much lesser cost than the proposed sewer installation. A motion was made by Mr. Redpath to close the Improvement Hearing and approve the project without street surfacing. Mr. Haugen seconded. On roll call. Messrs. Lieb, Nesbitt and Osterholt voted no, Haugen and Redpath voted yes. The motion was denied. The projects were abandoned. { Council Minutes January 26, 1971 Page 4 III. APPOINTMENTS A. Planning, Commission. A Motion was made by Mr. Redpath and seconded by Mr. Nesbitt to reappoint Messrs. LaGrow and Emerson to 3 year terms to the Planning and Zoning Commission ending on December 31 , 1973 . All voted aye. Motion carried. ? B. Board of Appeals. A motion was made by Mr. Redpath and seconded by Mr. Nesbi'.:t to reappoint Messrs . Raguet, Pauly, Hirt, Lieb and aad Paul Choiniere to 1 year terms on the Board of Appeals ending December 31, 1971. All voted aye. Motion carried. TV. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS A. Edwin A. Nordstrom. Reguet for Railroad Crossing Signals on Co. Rd . 67 . A motion was made by Mr. Haugen and seconded by Mr. Redpath ; to authorize petitions to the Public Services Commission for the installation of railroad crossing signals on County Road 67 and to share the cost v:ah Hennepin County, City of Minnetonka and The State Public. Services ; Commission. The total estimated cost is $33,000 with Eden Prairie's share not to exceed $9, 000. The motion also stated th-ht our share would not exceed 25% of the actual cost. All voted aye. Motion carried B. Mir sota Highway Department. 494 and 169 Interchange Planting Plans. Resolution No . 402 . A motion was made by Mr. Nesbitt and seconded by Mr. Haugen to adopt Resolution 402 approving planting plans at the 494 and 169 interchange. All voted aye. Motion carried. C. The Preserve. Request for Snowmobiling Prohibition on Anderson Lake. Mr. Carter appeared to explain his letter on this matter. D. The Preserve. Request for A royal of_Pro sed 1971 Public Imr..-ovement Program. The request will be considered at the February 9th Council meeting. E. jqjn2,anc�.-O-or8ojalion. Regugsj fQr aogloval of Proposed 1971s,, blic Utility Improvem-nt Program. The request will be considered tl:e February 9th Council meeting . F. Hennepin County Auditor. Notice of Special Bond BRection. Februam 23 , 1971. The Council was informed by the Village Manger that the County Board had set a Special Bond Election to be held on February 23, 1971. The proposal would be to authorize $18 million of additional bonding for the General Ho - _)ital . Council Minutes January 26 , 1971 Page 5 V. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS A. "Ring Route" Design Study. The Village Manager reported that letters x had been sent out to the 10 of fected property owners in the "Ring Route"area seeking their support for assistance in the cost of the planning review of roadway design in this area. The total cost is estimated at $28,896 with the Village's share estimated to be $4, 816 . Six property owners have notified the Village that they are in favor of the Proposal, four have not been heard from. Mr. Carter, from Carter-Gertz appeared to ask that this study be accom- plished as rapidly as possible. He said the development of The Preserve is very dependent on the development of the "Ring Route" . The Council requested that it be delayed until such time as they have had a response from all the affected property owners. The Manager will report at the February 9th Council meeting. ' B. 1971 Police. ServiQe;Contract. Resolution No.403 . A motion was made by Mr. Redpath and seconded by Mr. Nesbitt to adopt Resolution No. 403 authorizing the Mayor and Village Manager to sign the 1971 Police Service Contract with Hennepin County in the amount of $52 ,694 .88. On roll call, all voted aye. Motion carried. C. Advertising Sian Ordinance. Planninc Commission Recommendation. A hearing on this Ordinance was set for the first Council meeting in March. Mayor Osterhott asked that the Planning Commission submit its recommendation to the Council as to where the"sign zone" should be established. D. 1971 Professional Planninc Service Contract. The Council requested a meeting with Mr. Hoisington and Mr. Brauer of Brauer and Associates before approving the Planning Contract. E. Hillcrest Courts Third Addition. Preliminary Plat. Mr. Neill Vest, Alpine Trail appeared asking for assurances that Alpine Trail would be properly barricaded and maintained in the event its intersecting with County Road 4 were to be closed . Attorney Perbix was asked by the Council to prepare an agreement with Mr. Vest in regard to the barricade at the end of his street and an arrangement on reviewing building plans for the lot across the street. t Council Minutes �. January 26 , 1971 Page 6 A motion was made by Mr. Lieb dnd seconded by Mr. Haugen app rovir.. the preliminary plat for Hillcrest Courts Third Addition subject to the agreement with Mr. Vest. All voted aye. Motion carried. F. February 23 , 1971 Special Bond Election Judges. A motion was made by Mr. Nesbitt and seconded by Mr. Redpath to approve the list of Election Judges submitted by the Clerk for the Special Bond Election on February 23 , 1971 as follows: All voted aye . Motion carried. District I District II District III Mrs. Margie Woodhouse Mr. Fred Holasek Mrs. Jinny Gibson Mrs. Marjorie White Mrs. Pearl Wood Mrs. Bev Holte Mrs. Evelyn Rogers Mrs. Nancy Autio Mrs. Patricia Nel yen Mrs. Jean Towne Mrs. Doris Johnson Mre. Irene Neeb:tt G. Policy on Expense Reimbursement for Advisory Commission Memb?- A memorandum was submitted to the Council by the Manager on a p0:1 expense reimbursement for Advisory Commission members. The matter was continued to the February 9th Council meeting. VI. ORDINANCES A. Ordinance No. 148. Regulation of Snowmobiles . Second Reading. A motion was made by Mr. Lieb and seconded by Mr. Nesbitt to.�adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 148 with the following change in Section 2 , Subd . 2: "No person shall operate a snowmobile upon a roadway of any Village street except for the purpose of direct travel from the person's home to the closest snowmobile area by the shortest possible route and then only if travel on the adjacent street right-of-way is restricted because of developed yards or physical barriers. " All voted aye. Motion carried . B. Resolution No . 401. Snowmobile Arcas in Eden Prairie. A motion was made by Mr. Lieb and seconded by Mr. Nesbitt to adopt Resolution No. 401 in regard to snowmobiling on public lands and frozen waters owned and/or regulated by the Village. All voted aye. Motion carried . Duck Lake and Anderson Lake were not included in the resolution bece z;e of the extensive development on the Duck Lake lakeshore and beca%i-e of the desire to protect the ecology of the Anderson Lake environment. Meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m. • 1 Edna M. Holmgren , dlerk i