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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 02/09/1971 - Village Meeting MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE VILLAGE COUNCIL Tuesday, February 9, 1971 7:3 0 P.M. , Village Hall Members present were Mayor Osterholt, Councilmen Haugen, Nesbitt, 14edpath and Lieb. Also present were Village Manager, George C. Hite, Village Attorney, Harlan Perbix and Clerk, Edna M . Holmgren. I. MINUTES OF JANUAR'Y 26, 1971 Mr. Nesbitt made a motion to approve the minutes of January 26, 1971 with the fr,llowing corrections: Page 2 Item 11A - Second_ Paragraph to read as follows: Mr. Herb, Fosnocht of Sunset Circle appeared and stated that he felt there wasn't a need at this time and that any problems that residents were having could be solved by some other means than a utility Install- ation. 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 ,l 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 prese4bed by the sanitarian and collecting data. a Mr. Leslie Coon of Park Terrace 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 the situation. Pane S Item VI B - Second Pargg aph to read as follows: Duck Lake and Anderson lake were not included in the resolution because of the extensive development on the Duck Lake lakeshore and because of the desire to protect the ecology of the Anderson Lake environment. Mr. Haugen seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. 1,271 Council foals and C,iectives. This matter was not discussed. r i C^• ncil Minutes Fib:uary 9, 1971 Y-e e 2 ""�ONScREgUE_STS AND COMMUNICATIONS Miss Lori Middleton, Request for Elimination of billboards. The Manager read Miss Middleton's letter to the Council. Her letter will be p-czcn'cd a_:ain at the March 9th Council meeting when the Advertising Sign GrdInance will be discussed. B. F'?nnepin County League of Municipalities. Nl)tice of February llth N:_..,t;n9 on General Hospital Bond Issue. A letter from the Hennepin County League of Municipalities in regard to the February llth meeting on the General Hospital Bond Issue was presented for Council consideration. The meeting will be held in Golden Valley to allow the interested communities in Hennepin +o express their opinions on this matter. C . Minnesota Highway Department. Notice of 1971 Municipal State laid Street_Fund i A�Qortionment. A report from the Minnesota Highway Department was presented by the Manager. He noted that the revamping of the Vil.'-.JF's State Aid Road System had the effect of increasing the total annual allocation from $60,010 to &78,689. The maintenance portion of the total was reduced from $7,845 to $5 , 340. D. License Applicatis. 1. Laurel Hansmann - Well 2. Allstate Plumbing Co. • Plumbing A motion was made by Mr. Redpath to approve the Well License for Laurel Hansmann and the Plumbing License for Allstate Plumbing Co. Mr. Nesbitt c-,conded. All voted aye. Motion carried. E. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Recommendation to pr toed with r Iaradise Valley Sanitary Sewer Pro a t. A letter from the Minneso_� ra Control Agency in regard to Paradise Valley was presented to the Council. The Mayor will write, informing them that the projects in this area have b..en abandoned and that necessary steps will be taken to correct this si'uation. Mr. Redpath requested that the Minnesota Pollution Agency be asked to keep in touch with this area problem. 'fhe Council asked him to work with Mr. Osterholt in writing the letter. i A motion was made by Mr. Lieb to instruct the Mayor and Manager to write q to the Minnesota Pollution Agency including a copy of the Februa:.1 t-11 minutes. Mr. Nesbitt seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. F. Mrs. O.S. McCormick. Property Division. 10131 Eden Prairie R^ad. Plat 5698 _Parcel 1530. Resolution No. 405. A motion was made Ly Mr. Nesbitt to adopt Rssolution No. 405 approving the Property Division for Mrs. 0. S. McCormick with a restriction on the larger portion of land requiring that an overall development plan for the larger tract be approved d before further subdividing would be permitted. Mr. Haugen seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. Council Minutes February 9, 1971 Pag e 3 IV. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS A. 1971 SanitarySewer and Waterworks Systems Construction Prog ram._ Review of Recommended Program. Establishment of Bid Dates. Resolution The Ivanager presented the proposed 1371 Sanitary Sewer and Waterworks Systems Construction Program and recommended the following Bid Dates: Trunk Sewer THS-1 February 22, 1971 Trunk Sewer THS-2 February 22 , 1971 Trunk Sewer AL-1 March 15, 1971 Tr:.nk Sewer NM-1 Iv arch 15 , 1971 Trunk V.'atermains March 29, 1971 Letters were presented to the Council from the Eden Land Corp. and the Preserve , requesting that the Council proceed with these projects. Mr. Richard Emery, Superintendent of the Hennepin County VoTech School appeared indicating that they also would like to see the projects started since this would serve the new school now under construction in the Village. Mr. Redpath moved the adoption of Resolution No. 404 approving the 1971 Sanitary Sewer and Waterworks Systems Construction Program and establishing Bid Dates. Mr. Lieb seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. f B. Providing for the Sale of $I 950 a 000 Public improvement Bow March 9, 1971. Resolution No. 398. A motion was made by Mr. Nesbitt to approve Resolution No. 398 providing for the sale of $1, 950,000 Public improvement Bonds on March 9, 1971. Mr. Redpath seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. C. Eden Prairie Fire Department. 1970 Activity Report. Fire Chief, Ray Mitchell presented the 1970 Activity Report of the Eden Prairie Fire Department as follows: Gene Jacobson was appointed Fire Marshall to replace Dave Anderson who passed away in 1970. Fire losses were $91,350 in 1970 compared to $12 ,000 in 1969. There were 95 alarms, 3 false alarms, 22 home fires, 2 bomb threats, 11 medical emergencies, 11 auto, 3 plane, 33 grass and 1 diesel. The railroads were the largest hazard during the year. Chief Mitchell asked the Council to consider purchasing a tanker in I 1971 to support the pumper they now have. a + Chief Mitccell also reported that the men had spent 2,528 hours in j training program. 3 Council Minutes February 3 , 1971 Page 4 Mayc: Osterholt thanked him for presenting the report and complimented him and his men for the service they were providing for the community. D. Hillcrest Courts Third Addition_ Agreement with N2ill G. Vest. 3 Attorney Perbix has drawn up the agreement with Mr. Vest. He did not appear so no action was taken. E. "Ring Route" x- The Manager presented a copy of the agreement with the ten affected property owners in this area. [t is proposed that 80% of the estimated cost of , approximately $28, 000 will be paid by them and the balance of 20% by the Village. The Village share will be financed through the General Fund Planning Account and the cost will then be assigned to street improvements when they are made. The work will be accomplished in 30 days. The Manager noted that the study would encompass both land use and traffic system consideration and was intended in part to see that the Village interests were propertly protected as the State and County Highway De- partments prepared their plans for TH5 , TH212 and County Road 60. He added that the Council, Planning Commission and affected property owners would have an opportunity to discuss the project with the consultants before any work as started and that their continued participation during the study would be needed. Mr. Redpath made motion to authorize the Mayor and Village Manager to sign the February 9, 1971 agreement with Howard, Needles, Tammen and Bergendoff on the "Ring Route" Design Study. Mr. Haugen seconded. On roll call all voted aye. Motion carried. F. Policy on Expense Reimbursement for Advisors Commission Members. This matter will be discussed at the February 23 , 1971 meeting. G. Meeting with Minnetonka . A meeting will be held at the Minnetonka City Hall on February 16th at 8:00 p.m, with the Councils, Planning Commissions , and Park Boards from the two communities attending. The Manager said he would furnish those attending with a memo outlining the proposed agend. H. Homestead Tax Studies . The Manager reviewed His Fe bruary 9th Memo to the Council entitled "Homestead Tax Study" . The study reported on an analysis of 1970 and 1971 tax statements for 1, 016 Eden Prairie homesteads. The analysis indicated that the median change in the total taxes was an increase of 10% and that 21% of the homesteads had lower taxes in 1971 than 1970. The 1971 taxes paid for Village services were lower in 9 of out 10 homesteads. Property taxes as percent of market value ranged from 1.75% for a $15,000 home to 3 . 13% fora $100,000 home. Tax bills for homes in :the School District were 25% higher than in the Eden Prairie School District. The Council received the report for study. Council Minutes February 9, 1971 Page 5 V. APPOINTMENTS A. Park and Recr s-tion Commission. Three Appointments By Mayor with Consent of Council . The Mayor asked the Council to confirm his reappointments of Mrs. Frances Blacklock, William Garens and Dean Holasek to the Park & Recreation Commission for 3 year terms ending December 31, 1973 . Mr. Redpath moved that the Council confirm these appointments. Mr. Haugen seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. B. Human Rights Commission Two Appointments by Mayor with Consent of Council. Mayor Osterholt asked the Council to confirm his appointment of Rev. MTilliam Holland to the Human Rights Commission for a 3 yeas term ending December 31, 1973. He said he would make the other appointment at a later meeting. He also announced that Commission Chairman John Cosmano had submitted his resignation. Mr. Nesbitt moved that the Council confirm the appointment of Rev. Holland. Mr. Redpath seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. 3 VI. CONTRACTS AND PURCHASES A. Village Hall Carpets A motion was made by Mr. Haugen to authorize the purchase of carpeting for the upper and lower Village Hall offices from Blunt & Carlson for $1,160. Mr. Redpath seconded. Un roll call, all voted aye. Motion carried. VIL. FINANCES A. Audit of Claims 8393 through 8479 A motion was made by Mr. Haugen to approve payment of claims 8393 through 8479. Mr. Lieb seconded. On roll call, all voted aye. Motion carried. B. Financial Report dated January 31, 1971 The Financial Report was presented by the Manager and reviewed by the Council. Mr. Haugen asked for a Cash Flow Report and a list of Securities Investments. The Manager stated that this was to be done very soon. C. Disposition of Delinquent Accounts._ A motion was made by Mr. Lieb to accept the Manager's recommendation In this matter. Mr. Nesbitt seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Edna M. Holmgren, 6lerk