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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 12/14/1971 - Village Meeting s MINUTES MEN PRAIRIE VILLAGE COUNCIL Tuesday, December 14, 1971 7:30 P.M. , Village Hall Members present were: Mayor David W. Osterholt rCouncilmens Lieb, Nesbitt, Haugen and Redpath. Also present was Manager George C. Hite, Attorney Harlan Perbix and Clerk Edna Hol ngren. I. INTRODUCTION OF ADVISORY COMMISSION YO]2TH MEMBERS_ Mayor Osterholt introduced and welcomed the following young men and women who had accepted appointments as advisory commission members: Planning Commission - Michael Manning, Michael Flavin Recreation Commission - Elliott Hays, joy Westerman Human Rights - Jeanette Zipf,, James Rannow Industrial - John Beckman The Mayor stated that he was sure that both they and the community would benefit from their service on the commissions. II. MINUTES OF NO3MQER 23, 1971 A motion was made by Mr. Nesbitt to approve the minutes of November 23rd as written. Mr. Haugen seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. IIi. PE=QNS,RRE�QUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS A. License Applica ,ns;, 3.2 Beer On Sale The Wye Cafe-Jessie Schwarts Donn and Margies - Donn 9chmidel Lyons Tap - Sears Lyons Edenvale Golf - William Sime, Jr. Olympic Hills - Donald J. McGlynn 3.2 Bee,r Off Sale- Sears Lyons - Lyons Tap Donn and Margies - Donn Schmidel The Wye Cafe - Jessie SahwarW Leonardo Skelly - Don Leonard Leonards Gas Service - Don Leonard Eden Prairie Grocery - Tovo Makinen C iaarette Eden Prairie Grocery - Tovo Makinen Leonardo Gas Service - Don Leonard Leonardo Skelly Service - Don Leonard The Wye Cafe - Jessie Schwartz Donn and MarQies - Don Schmtdel Lyons Tap - Sears Lyons Edenvale Golf - William Sime, jr. Rock Isle Park - A.A. Holasek Cedar Hills Golf William Gummow "ummow Vending Co) T. E.C. - ARA Food Service Co. - George Kuhl Mgr. f Council Minutes December 14, 1971 Page 2 A. License Applications cunt. Kennel Kingdale Kennel - Bruce Brill Refuse Haulers Boyer Garbage Service - C. M. Boyer Well Donald A. Rogers Well - Donald Rogers A motion was made by Mr. Redpath to approve the preceding listed licenses. Mr. Haugen seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. B. Eden Prairie School District. Invitation to Tanuary 6, 1972 Meeting at Forest Hills School. 6:30 P. M. The Manager conveyed an invitation to the Council, Planning Commission and Park & Recreation Commission from the Eden Prairie School District to meet on January 6, 1972 at 6:30 p.m. at the Forest Hills School. IV. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS A. Mr. .joseph Semrad. Petition for Waiver of Resolution No. 425 . Cedar Forest Addition. Village Attorney Perbix reviewed the petition from Mr. Semrad for waiver of Resolution No. 425. He recommended that the question be submitted to the Attorney General for ruling. He further informed the Council that he had contacted Attorney Phillip Stem , representIM Mr. Somrad, and that Mr. Stern felt that this was reasonable solution to the question. Mr. Willard Egan objected to the Attorney's recommendation and asked that the Council immediately amend Resolution No. 425. The Manager noted that the Attorney GeneraYs ruling would have application to all such requests, not just that of Mr. Semrad's. The Council concured with the Attorney that no permits should be issued without the $1,000 deposit required in Resolution No. 425 until the question is re solved. l B. Hillcrest Courts Third Addition. Approval of Final Plat. Resolution No. 4 72. Upon the. Manager's recommendation a motion was made by Mr. Redpath adopt Resolution No. 472 approving the final plat of Hillcrest Courts �- Third Addition upon execution and delivery of the Developer's Agreement and all of the required petitions, bond and security. Mr. Nesbitt seconded All voted aye. Motion carried. F Council Minutes December 14, 197 t Page 3 C. Southside Plumbing Oo. - Mquest fDr Industrial Zoning. Co. Road 1 near T.H. i69. ftMlutWw No,464. Attorney Perbix read a prepared draft of Resolution No. 464 denying rezoning of the eastern part of Lot 2, Block 1, M & K Addition. He also read a letter received from William F. Me s serli, Attorney for Southside Plumbing, Co. Stating that his client would withdraw his request from consideration unless the rezoning was approved for the entire piece of property. Mr. George Jbohnstone appeared representing the applicant and stated that 2 acres was not sufficient for an office and warehouse of the size they proposed. The Manager then reviewed the Planning Commissions recommendation and the reasons for denyUW the request as stated to the Re solution. Mr. Haugen asked the Manager when he anticipated the Flying Cloud Master Plan study would be completed and was told that sometime in mid 1972 the Village should have a preliminary report fconY the Metro- politan Airports Commission. ... A motion was made by Mr. Redpath to adopt 'Resolution No. 465. Mr. Lieb seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. A motion was made by Mr. Nesbitt to accept the letter of November 29, 1971 from W"illaim F. Meseerli representing Southside Plumbing Company requesting vOAsdrawal of application for rezoning. Mr. Redpath seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried D. Amendment to 9nbdivision OydWgince No. 93 P.x+oviding for Short Tenn Fin of Public m rn r t Ordinance No. 163. Second Re-ad#na. A motion was made by Mr. Redpath to adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 263. Mr. Lieb seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. E. Empl2yee ComimnsaUgn Plan AdJIjMtm2nJs, -Recommendation by Village Mana aer. The Manager reviewed his memorandum dated December 9, 1971 in which he set forth his recommendations on the Village's 1972 employee compensation program. The memo reviewed the President's Phase Two regulations and recommended no adfustments in fringe benefits and �,- across the board wage adjustments within the apparent Phase Two limits. 3 F x sl Council Minutes ¢ December 14, 1971 Page f Mayor Osterholt and Councilman Haugen said they felt the Phase Two' regulations would still permit individuadl wage adjustment reviews as long as the total employee group was w"itMn the guideline. They asked that the Manager prepare a recom nded oompensation plan on this basis. The Mayor also noted the 26% Increase in health insurance premimum .and asked that the Village consider other insurers. The matter was continued until the meeting of December 28th. w F. 1972 System Utility Contracts,_ ttec ati n by Village Mana�aer. Resolution No. '1he Manager reviewed his December 13, 1971 memo in which he reviewed the status of the Village's trunk utility prograft and recommended 1972 contracts for previously authorized Phase I as foUows: I. Provide trunk watermain along Co.1dd.4 to serve authorized laterals Duck Lake, Paradige Valley, Edenview, Alpine, Hillcrest, Eden- wood, and Satherhille areas. 2. Provide trunk watum-ain system loop between Valley View and T.H. 5 along County hoad 4. . 3. Provide 2 million gallon ground storage and pressure stablization a reservoir on Baker Read and trunk watermain connection to existing trunk system. 4. Provide trunk watermain service to Eden Prairie Major Center area along T.H. 169. S. Provide trunk watermain along Valley View Pbad to serve authorized laterals in Tbpview and provide system loop from Major Center Area. 6. Provide trunk watermain service far Flap Cloud Drive and Shady Oak Road Areas. 7. Provide trunk sanitary sewer for areas inside 494 and east of Bryant Lake. S. Provide water treatment facilities for system users by 1973. The estimated cost of the recommended 1972 contracts w* as follows: Trunk Watermain $1,434,000 Trunk Sewer 87S,000 Water Treatment Plant 1,774,000 Water Storage Reservoir 275,000 Land Acquisitions (Reservoir 4: Plant) 200,0_00, $4,4S8,000 The Manager recommended the waterworks facilities be engineered by Black and Veatch and that Banister Rnalneering be employed for the Bryant Lake Trunk Sewer. Council Minutes December 14, 1971 _ Page 5 A motion was made by Mr. Haugen to adopt Resolution No. 471 authorizing the preparation of construction plans and the receipt of bids for the projects recommended by the Manager. Mr. Nesbitt seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. G. South Hennepin Human Services Planning Committee. Resolution No. 469. Report By Dr. Ben Bof r. Rofenkamp reviewed and recommended adoption of Resolution No. 469 establishing by joint powers a South Hennepin Human Services Planning Committee with the City of Bloomington, City of Richfield , the Village of Eden Prairie and the Village of Edina . He stated that the project would be financed at 12 112 by the Hennepin County, 12 1/2 by the State of Minnesota and 175% by the Federal Government. The Mayor thanked him for his interest and help in organizing this worthwhile committee. A motion was made by Mr. Redpath to adopt Resolution No. 469. Mr. Haugen seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. H . St. John's Wood. Request for R.M. 2.5 Zoning. Baker Road near North Village Limits. A motion was made by Mr. Lieb to set a hearing date on January 25, 1972 for the St. John's Wood request for zoning. Mr. Nesbitt seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. I I _ The Preserve First Addition. Preliminary Plat A motion was made y Mr. a pa to se a hearing date on December 28, 1971 for The Preserve First Addition, Preliminary Plat. Mr. Lieb seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. J. The Bluffs East. Preliminary Plat A motion was made y Mr—.--Ne-slTtt to set a hearing date on January 25, 1972 for The Bluffs' East, Preliminary Plat. Mr. Haugen seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. K. The 1972 Tax Levy. Adjustments to Comply with New Minnesota Tax Bill . Resolutions No. 470 and 477. e Manager reviewed t e impact of the New Minnesota Tax Bill on the Village Tax Levy. He reported that the total Village Levy would need to be reduced by $10,264 or 13%. He recommended reducing the Contingency Reserve Appropriation by $10,264. The adopted 1972 mill rate of 30.57 would be reduced to 27.73 mills. t Council Minutes December 14, 1971 Page 6 A motion was made by Mr. Redpath to adopt Resolution No. 470 repealing Resolution No. 457 and certifying the Villages 1972 Tax Levy. Mr. Nesbitt seconded. On roll call, all voted aye. Motion carried. s i A motion was made by Mr. Redpath to adopt Resolution No. 477, amending Resolution No. 458 by modifying the Contingency Reserve appropriation and adjusting the estimated revenue sources. Mr. Nesbitt seconded. On roll call, all voted aye. Motion canted, L. Staring Lake Property, Tohn Morley Estate. Parcel II. The Manager reviewed the proposed purchase of approximately 35 acres of farm and wooded lakeshore land situated in the northeast corner of ' County Road 1 and Mitchell Pboad. The recommended purchase price is $4 ,500 per acre or $157,000 for the 3S acres. A motion was made by Mr. Redpath to approve the recommended purchase of the Staring Lake property, Parcel 11. Mr. Lieb seconded'. On roll call Messrs Lieb, Haugen, Redpatb and Osterholt voted aye. Mr. Nesbitt voted no. Motion carried. V. FINANCES A. ucher N 9526 ekeCarroll, le W ver of Re red Bond. A motion was made by Mr. Haugen to waive the required bond replacing voucher No. 9526 that was lost. Mr. Lied seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. B. Audit of Claims 9S34 thmu4h 9685. A motion was made by Mr. Haugen to approve claims 9S34 through 9685 for payment. Mr. Redpath seconded. On roll call, all voted aye. Motion carried. C. Cash and Investment ftRgrtg Datov m 0 and December 14, 1971. These reports were read and reviewed by the Council. The meeting adjourned at 9:SS p.m. . d Bdna M. Flolmgren, glerk