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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 06/20/1978 APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL tUESDAY, JUNE 20, 1978 7:30 PM, CITY HALL COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mayor Wolfgang Penzel , Billy Bye, Joan Meyers, Dave Osterholt and Sidney Pauly COUNCIL STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Roger Ulstad; City Attorney Roger Pauly; Planner Chris Enger; Finance Director John Frane; Director of Community Services Bob Lambert; Engineer Carl Jullie; and Joyce Provo, Recording Secretary INVOCATION: Councilman Dave Osterholt ' ILL: Bye, Osterholt, Pauly and Penzel present; Meyers absent. s I. -'ROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS ti The following items were requested to be added to the agenda: A. Setting date for next Guide Plan Meeting under "New Business" B. Discussion by Councilman Bye on meeting with Metropolitan Airports Commission under Reports of council members" . MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Pauly, to approve the agenda as amended and published. Motion carried unanimously. i II. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Payment of Claims Nos. 10392 - 10638 B. Set Public Hearing for Lake Trail Estates for July 5, 1978 C. " Set Public Hearing for Norman Addition for July 5, 1978 D. Approve plans and specifications and order advertisement for bids for sanitary sewer on Eden Road, L. C. 51-320 Resolution No. 78-113 E. Resolution No. 78-115, requesting Minnesota Department of Transportation for traffic speed survey on Old Flying Cloud Drive MOTION: Bye moved, seconded_ by Osterholt, to approve items A - E on the Consent Calendar. ' Roll Call Vote: Bye, Osterholt, Pauly and Penzel voted "aye". Motion carried unanimously. III. MINUTES A. Minutes of the Board of Review Meeting held Wednesday, June 7,L 1978 MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Bye, to approve the minutes of the 1. Board of Review held Wednesday, June 7, 1978, as published. Motion carried unanimously. Council Minutes - 2 - Tues. ,June 20, 1978 III. MINUTES (continued) B. Minutes of the City. Council Meeting held Wednesday, June 7, 1978 Pg. 4, after the sixth paragraph, add a new paragraph to read as follows : "Ostenson stated he is prepared to put a drainage pipe in at this time according to City specifications." MOTION: Pauly moved, seconded by Bye, to approve the minutes of the City Council held Wednesday, June 7, 1978, as amended and published. Motion carried unanimously. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Prairie East 7th, request by Hustad Development Corporation, to rezone from Rural to RM 6.5 and preliminary platapproval Resolution No. 78-106 and Ordinance No. 78-31 City Manager Ulstad explained this is a continued Public Hearing from June 7, 1978, and the proponent is prepared to .answer concerns raised by Council members at that time. Jim Ostenson, Hustad Development Corporation, explained Hustad is prepared to put in the necessary pipe to take care of the drainage. He further { commented that Hustad's engineer has met with City Engineer Jullie and the drainage issue has been resolved and the proponent will begin installation of the pipe immediately. In addition , Mr. Ostenson stated he has met with the residents regarding the screening and has visually walked the site with them, and the residents are in agreement with what the proponents have proposed. There will be a 25 foot natural strip, plus additional berming and screening will be provided along the area to satisfy the residents who will have a definite input as to the type of plants and f spacing. Director of Community Services Lambert spoke to his memo dated June 15, 1978, regarding the neighborhood park site in the area of Franlo Road and answered questions of Council members. Roger Pollock, 9950 Friar Drive, and Mr. Green, 9935 Friar Drive, expressed concern over the storm sewer system. Rick Sathre, McCombs-Knutson, outlined the drainage plan and installation of same. City Engineer Jullie added that the proposed drainage system as outlined by Mr. Sathre will work, however, reiterated it is critical the swale is put in properly. Mrs. Green asked who would be sodding the swale. Mr. Ostenson replied Hustad would be sodding the swale. Mr. Pollock further questioned how long it would take to have the storm sewer completed. Ostenson replied it would take about six weeks to install the storm sewer in the area. i Pollock referred to the easement which runs across lots 11 , 12, 13 and lot 1 . Mr. Sathre explained there is not a valid reason why the easement could not be narrowed, and it would be a matter of asking the Council to vacate a portion of the easement. Council Minutes - 3 - Tues . ,June 20, 1978 { 1 F A. Prairie East 7th (continued) Osterholt questioned if the proponents had considered single family. City Planner Enger replied he had discussed single family homes in the area with the proponent, however, Windsor is interested in building the townhouses and is proposing same. g Pauly commented in reference to Mr. Osterholt's query regarding single family housing, that the Council is not looking at a .new piece of land. This land has always been proposed as multiple units _ and, because of that, to change the previously existing plan doesn' t seem quite right. Pauly felt Hustad's has also worked out a satisfactory drainage plan and has worked with City Engineer Juliie on this plan. Therefore, she supports the proposal . H Osterholt felt this proposal is still an intrusion on the single family neighborhood and he does not feel the setbacks are adequate. Further it ' is not doing the single famly homes in the area any good by putting in multiple. Frank Thomas, 9785 Garrison, he would like to see more setbacks if this were at all possible. Ostenson requested of the Council that the Public Hearing on Prairie East 7th be continued to the July 5th Council meeting. } a MOTION: Pauly moved, seconded by Bye, to continue the Public Hearing on Prairie East to the July 5th Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously. B. Darkenwald Duplexes, rezoning from Rural to R1-13.5 and RM 6.5 for 2 existing single family and 52 duplex lots, and Preliminary p)at approval TResolution No. 78-102 and Ordinance No. 78-30 City Manager Ulstad explained Mr. Darkenwald has requested that this Public Hearing be continued to the July 5th Council meeting. MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Pauly, to continue the Darkenwald Duplexes Public Hearing to July 5, 1978. Motion carried unanimously. V. REPORTS OF ADVISORY COMMISSIONS No reports. VI . ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS A. 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 78-29 rezoning from RM 2.5 to RM 6. 5 for one four-plex and 2 duplex lots for Olympic Hills First Addition, Olympic Hil s Corporation, Outlot B� and developers agreement Osterholt questioned if this is the total extent of the Master Plan and if Olympic Hills Corporation would commit to no further development of the golf course. Don McGlynn, Olympic Hills Corporation, stated he would be willing to give a statement to that effect. Osterholt asked if Olympic Hills Corporation owns the properties involved. Mr. McGlynn replied part of the land is owned by The Preserve, and Olympic Hills Corporation is in a joint venture with The Preserve. Council minutes A. 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 78-29. Olympia Hills First Addition (continued) Osterholt further questioned if Mr. McGlynn will agree that the City will not take over the road as a public street. Mr. McGlynn stated he would be willing to agree with Mr. Osterholt' s request. - McGlynn further commented the private road is available for use by the police and fire department and they are not trying to use it as a thoroughfare, it would serve abutting properties. City Engineer Jullie stated it would be a public right-of-way; however, Olympic Hills Corporation could past it a private road, but there would be essentially no enforcement. Residents in the .-area could use it, and also the police and fire. MOTION: Pauly moved, seconded by Osterholt, to approve the 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 78-29, rezoning from RM 2.5 to RM 6.5 for one four-pl ex and 2 duplex lots for Olympic Hills First Addition, Olympic Hills Corporation, Outlot B. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Pauly, to approve the developers agreement for Olympic Hills First Addition, Olympic Hills Corporation, Outlot B. Motion carried unanimously. B. Resolution No. 78-110 granting preliminaryapproval for Municipal Industrial Development Bonds for Gelco Corporation in the amount of 1 ,000,000.00 .._ City Manaqer Ulstad explained Gelco Corporation meets the guidelines established by the City_ and recommended the Council_ consider the adoption of Resolution No. 78-110. MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Pauly, to adopt Resolution No. 7E-110, granting preliminary approval for Municipal Industrial Development Bonds for Gelco Corporation in the amount of $1 ,000,000.00. Motion carried unanimously. C. Resolution No. 78-111granting preliminary approval for Municipal Industrial Development Bonds for Eaton Char-Lynn in the amount of 1 ,000,000.00 City Manager Ulstad explained Eaton Char-Lynn meets the guidelines established by the City and recommended the Council consider the adoption of Resolution No. 78-111 . MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Bye, to adopt Resolution No. 78-111 , granting preliminary approval for Municipal Industrial Development Bonds for Eaton Char-Lynn in the amount of $1 ,000,000.00. Motion carried unanimously. D. 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 78-23, Prairie East 8th and 9th, by Hustad Development Corporation, rezoning from Rural to RM 6.5 and developers agreement -City -Manager Ulstad explained Ordinance No.- .78-23 was -continued from the June 7th Council meeting for the purpose of resO ving the park issue, which was part of discussion under item IV. A. Osterholt asked about tot lots, and to what extent they are going to be available in the 8th and 9th additions. John Woodland, Windsor Corporation, explained there will be three tot lots, one in the 8th and one in the 9th addition, and 1 in the common area between the two. Council Minutes - 5 - Tues. ,June 20, 1978 } D. 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 78-23, Prairie East 8th and 9th (continued) Osterholt questioned if the City would be paying $150,000.00 for the proposed 20 acre park site. Lambert replied in the affirmative. f g Osterholt further commented sometimes when a developer comes in it might be better for the City to ask for land dedication. Significant factor is what the particular acreage cost the developer, and what the developer is selling it to the City for. MOTION: Pauly moved, seconded by Bye, to approve the 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 78-23, Prairie East 8th and 9th, by Hustad Development ti Corporation, rezoning from Rural to RM 6. 5. Pauly, Bye and Penzel voted "aye" , Osterholt voted "nay" . Motion failed. Osterholt suggested that reconsideration should be given to the above motion at a time when five members are present to vote. MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Bye, to reconsider the precious motion and continue action on the 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 78-23 to the July 5, 1978 Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously. E. 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 78-44, street name changes MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Pauly, to approve the 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 78-44, street name changes. Motion carried unanimously. 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 78-09, COR Investment, rezoning from Rural to RM 6.5 for 48 duplex units, and 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 78-10, ":OR Investment, rezoning from Planned Study to Office District for 1 ffice lot, and developers agreement sterholt commented he thought there was going to be an access to the ,,roperty directly west. City Planner Enger responded an exhibit will be attached to the developers agreement showing the access to the property to the west. MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Bye, to approve the 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 78-09, COR Investment, rezoning from Rural to RM 6.5 for 48 duplex units. Motion carried unanimously. x . MOTION: Bye moved, seconded by Osterholt, to approve the 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 78-10, COR Investment, rezoning from Planned Study to Office District for 1 Office lot. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Pauly, to approve the developers agreement for COR Investment. Motion carried unanimously. G. 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 78-15, Hillsborough and Hillsborough 2nd, The Preserve, rezoning from Rural to R1-13.5 and developers agreement MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Bye, to approve the 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 78-15, Hillsborough and Hillsborough 2nd, The Preserve, rezoning from Rural to R1-13.5. Motion carried unanimously. Council Minutes - 6 - Tues. ,June 20, 1978 G. 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 78-15, Hillsborough and Hillsborough 2nd (continued) ; Changes were made in the developers agreement as follows: Page 1 , item 3, 3rd line, strike "as scenic easement", in the last line after "covenant" add the following language "covering the scenic easement as delineated on Exhibit "B" . Page 2, *3rd line, strike "Outlot A" and insert in lieu thereof "scenic easement" . MOTION: Bye moved, seconded by Osterholt, to approve the developers agreement as amended. Motion carried unanimously. H. 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 78-22, Prairie East 4th, 5th and 6th, Hustad Development Corporation, rezoning from Rural to R1-13.5 and developers agreement MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Pauly, to approve the 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 78-22, Prairie East 4th, 5th and 6th, Hustad Development Corporation, rezoning from Rural to R1-13.5. Motion carried unanimously. Additional verbiage to be worked out by City Attorney on page 2, item 7, and an amendment to item 19 on page 4. MOTION: Bye moved, seconded by Osterholt, to approve the developers agreement for Prairie East 4th, Sth and Gth as amended by City Attorney. Motion carried unanimously. ' I . REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS A. Reports of Council Members 1. Appointment of one member to the Planning Commission to fill -an unexpired term to 2/281 80 This item was continued to the July 5, 1978 Council meeting. 2. Councilman Bye reported on his meeting with the Metropolitan Airports Commission regarding the establishment of an advisory commission for Flying Cloud Airport. Bye distributed the Policy Statement from M.A.C. pertaining to same. Council members requested that the ordinance establishing the advisory commission be placed on the July 5th Council agenda. B. Report of City Manager 1. Ratification of Super Yalu Stores, Inc. , developers agreement for a corporate headquarters City Manager Ulstad reviewed the background on Super Valu`s developers agreement: On May 4th the City sent a preliminary draft of .the developers agreement to Super Valu for their approval . Super Valu. countered with a proposal outlining the points that they felt were reasonable, based on the guidelines and ordinances of the City. As a result of the counter proposal , Mr. Ulstad requested of the legal counsel of Super Valu to explain by communication their reasons to substantiate their, requested changes in the draft of the •develoopers agreement, outlined in such communication dated May 30. from Mike Brewer, legal counsel for Super Valu. As a result of that Council Minutes - 7 - Tues. ,June 20, 1978 F 1. Ratification of Super Valu Stores, Inc. , developers agreement for a corporate headquarters continue T communication, Mr. Ulstad then redrafted the agreement and submitted it to Super Valu for their review based on what he felt was reasonable for their consideration. Based on the redraft of the agreement� Super y Valu still had some items of concern based on rules, regulations and ordinances of the City. Mr. Ulstad met with Super Valu on June 7th and reviewed those points that they were still concerned about. At that point Super Valu asked that in the developers agreement there be a point adopted { as to a deck to extend down to the lake for the purpose of their employees to enjoy the lake. On June 7th, this item was on the agenda and Mr. Ulstad explained he was not prepared to outline all changes in the agreement r and asked for a continuation. A special meeting was then set by the Council ? y for June 12th. On June 12th the Council did review the redrafted agreement, and there was discussion relative to the deck and the size. Mr. Ulstad proceeded, through the City`s legal counsel , to change item 3 in the agreement , to address a deck which extends out in the lake approximately 9 feet. Osterholt questioned where the deck would be located. Mr. Morrissey responded perpendicular to the cafetoria. Joel Harding, 7060 Willow Creek Road, read a Statement of Position signed by residents of The Cove and Willow Creek areas. (Attached as part of minutes) Dr. Tangen, member of the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission, spoke on behalf of the Commission regarding their meeting held June 19th, 4L as outlined in memo dated June 20th by Director of Community Services Lambert. Tangen reiterated it has always been the Commission's position that the shoreline of Bryant Lake be left in an unaltered state. Mike Brewer, legal counsel for Super Valu, noted that condition 3 and 10 in the letter of May 30th are part and parcel of the agreement, and it may appear there is an inconsistency if taken out of context. Phil Parsons, 6861 Beach Road, Gail Roettger, 6881 Beach Road, Elaine Sorensen, 7121 Willow Creek Road, Steven Hemping, 6641 Beach Road, Hayner Larson, 7011 Willow Creek Road, Mary Brill , 7041 Willow Creek Road, Mrs. Wilkie, 7221 Willow Creek Road, Don Sorensen, 7121 Willow Creek Road, Bruce Brill , 7041 Willow Creek Road, Bob Fransen, 6851 Beach Road, Martin Hellman, 6921 Beach Road, Helen Bergren, A►nsden Hills in The Preserve, Mr. & Mrs. Jim Perkins, 7012 Willow Creek Road, and Jim McNeill , 7251 Willow Creek Road, expressed concerns regarding the Super Valu rezoning, i .e. , if 550 people of Super Valu have a party it may become out of control , Super Valu could monopolize the lake summer and winter, will set a precedent for future development, residents were not notified of June 12th _Council meeting, petition submftted does include other` points besides the dock facility and requested reconsideration be taken on position already taken by the Council , an exact diagram should be provided as to the size of the deck and configuration of same by Super Valu, residents of Thy rove and Willow Creek areas are vehemently opposed to any kind of dock on the premises of Super Valu, Super Valu should occupy the land the way it was made known to the residents in the first place, Super Valu is attempting to make the area an employees park which is a detriment to the area does not feel Super Valu has to use the lake to enjoy it, Super Valu Alas destroyed their Council Minutes - 8 - Tues. ,June 20, 1978 1. Ratification of Super Valu Stores, Inc. , developers agreement (continued) credibility with the residents as they have changed 15 out of the 20 items of the agreement with them, - City should protect the marshes on both ends of the property, the pond in the middle and two hills and land adjacent thereof, would like to .believe Super Valu could adequately maintain and police this area, but thinks it is an impossibility, an indepth study of the effect of the changes in the developers agreement should be provided, afraid if Super Valu is allowed to put in a dock, that if other office complexes build on the available 100 acres they might also want a dock, size of the dock, Bryant Lake is a natural resource for birds and wildlife and questioned if the dock would have an affect on them, can fish from shore just as easily as from a dock, Super Valu will cause a significant nuisance with or without a dock if employees are allowed to come on weekends and have picnics, Super Valu employees are using the property now and they have stated they have permission from Super Valu and they have launched boats and canoes, and if it is a place of business why does Super Valu have to have a dock. Uls tad explained the same 'p procedure is followed on any 2nd Reading of an ordinance whereby notices are not sent out. The meeting of June 12th was set at an open meeting on June 7th. Bye commented that Eden Prairie needs a solid tax base. We have some fine industrial concerns that are contributing. This should be one of our finest moments to gain an industrial office user whey they lease their warehouse in Hopkins and put one gigantic facility out here in Eden Prairie. Some of these 500 people may buy homes out here and increase our ability to provide the services we have now. If you get into an economical question, the industrial office concern takes out of the City significantly less than what they put back in. In this particular case the question is should the dock be-allowed or should it be taken away? Bye further stated at what point does Super Valu walk away. John Morrissey, Vice President - Distribution, Super Valu, explained they do not intend to be an employee picnic area. Do not intend people should picnic during off hours and would not make it attractive for them to do so. Basic intent is to keep it as an attractive place of business. Charles Dugan, Vice President - Legal & Insurance, Super Valu, stated they would reasonably police it. Bye asked Mr. Morrissey: 1) Now that you have listened to the discussion have you and your group representing Super Valu any adjustments that you could propose to the over water dock as far as square footage is concerned, and 2) if you were granted a certain square footage what, if any, citizen involvement would Super Valu be willing to work with. ti 3 Dr. Tangen requested that the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission be made part of the involvement. { L A A brief rec2SS iNdS Ca i led f^vr Super Valu t0 i c^S j+.^..^.d X q.-loe-Stions raised by Councilman Bye. Meeting reconvened and. Mr. Morrissey stated Super Valu would be receptive to a docking facility consisting of the following: 6 feet over the water, 40 feet in width, for a total of 240 square feet , and 560 square feet on land, for a total of 800 feet. Mr. Morrissey commented that Super Valu would be willing to consult with the residents of Bryant Lake, but feel Super Valu has to have the Council Minutes - 9 Tues . ,June 20, 1978 1. Ratification of Super Valu Stores, Inc. , developers agreement (continued) final approval . Reluctant to work with the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission. Bill Bearman, member of the Planning Commission, stated this seems to be a new twist not requiring people to come back with a future s i to plan. Penzel responded it was felt the floodplain management plan was of an adequate nature to require the proponents to come back to the City in any case. Dr. Tangen felt this is not an issue that just concerns the citizens of Bryant Lake, it concerns entire citizens of Eden Prairie. The Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission is charged with the responsibility of natural resources and they should be a part of any further discussion. i Pauly requested of the audience if there were any other items which should be included in the PUD developers agreement as amended. There were no further requests. MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Bye, to ratify the PUD developers agreement with changes dated 6/20/78, including the amend merit concerning the dock facilities,using square footage figures of 6 teef over the water, 40 feet in width, for a total of 240 square feet, and 560 square feet on land, for a total of 800 square feet. Further that the proposal for the structure be submitted for review by the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission and the City Council , and that it be made accessible to the residents in the immediate area. Super Valu shall provide such security with respect to Parcel BB as shall be reasonably necessary to prevent the use of Parcel BB by its employees and invitees or trespassers thereon in such a manner as to create a oubiic nuisance to the residents in the area, and if security is not sufficient, that this be brought to the attention of the City Council . Motion carried unanimously. rt of City Attorney No report. D. Report of Planning Director 1. Housing and Redevelopment Authority agreement between Hennepin Count and City of Eden Prairie Resolution No. 78-109 MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Bye, to adopt Resolution No. 78-109, requesting Hennepin County to apply for Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Home Improvement Grant Funds for implementation within the City of Eden Prairie. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Pauly, to continue the Council meeting past the scheduled adjournment time of 11 :30 PM. Motion carried unanimously. E. Report of Director of Community Services 1. Joint Master Plan for Anderson Lakes (continued from June 7, 1978) MOTION: Bye moved, seconded by Osterholt, to continue this item to the July 18, 1978 Council meeting when a representative of the Hennepin County Park Reserve District will be available. Motion carried unanimously. Council Minutes - 10 - Tues. ,June 20, 1978 E. Report of Director of Community Services_ (continued) 2. Eden Prairie Stables Lease (continued from June 7, 1978) Director of Community Services Lambe�^t requested that letters from Wayne Kinion, Quentin Robley, Bill Anderson and R. T. Mulcrone be entered into the record. (Attached as part of minutes) Lambert spoke to his memo dated June 16 and answered questions of Council members. Glen Lorenz, lessee of the Eden Prairie Stables , agreed with the fact they will have to wait for the Metropolitan Council to act on something as far as funds are concerned and would be willing to wait for construction and the new development. However, Mr. Lorenz requested the City do some minor improvements to the site for the benefit of maintaining the property in its present state. MOTION: Bye moved, seconded by Osterholt, to approve a 3 years lease for Eden Prairie Stables at $428.00 as of 6/l/78, and an increase of 7% for the following two years, with the provision that if a major facility is being considered that it be brought back before the Council . Further, that the Council direct the City Staff to clean up the area and do minor improvements. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Northwestern Bell request Director of Community Services Lambert spoke to his memo dated June 16, 1978 4 regarding the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission's action I of June 5, 1978. Mr. George Soash, Northwestern Bell , appeared before the Council speaking to their request. MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Bye, to approve the recommendation of the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission of June 5, 1978, as outlined in memo from Director of Community Services Lambert dated June 16, 1978. Motion carried unanimously. F. Report of City Engineer 1. Consider bids for utility and street improvements in Norseman Industrial Park 2nd Addition, I. C. 51-319 Resolution No, 78-11 MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Bye, to award the bid for utility and street improvements in Norseman Industrial Park 2nd Addition, I. C. 51-319, to the lowest responsible bidder, Northdale Construction Company, in the amount of $244,193.50. Roll Call Vote: Osterholt, Byes Pauly and Penzel voted "aye" . Motion carried unanimously. 2. Receive 100% petition and crder advertisement for the Crosstown Industrial Park, I.C. 51-329 Resolution No. 78-114 MOTION: nctorhnit mnvpd, seconded by Pauly, to adopt Resolution No. 78-114, ordering improvements and preparation of plans and specifications for public improvements in the Crosstown Industrial Park 1st and 2nd Addition, I. C. 51-329. Motion carried unanimously. Council Minutes - 11 - Tues . ,June 20, 1978 3. Request from The Preserve for discussion of grading operations on the site of proposed Amsden Hills IV Addition Lee Johnson, The Preserve, spoke to his communication dated June 14, 1978. City Engineer Jullie explained this matter is before the Council because of questions raised by the residents. Mr. Jullie stated he agrees with the concept of stockpiling, but uncomfortable issuing a grading permit when The Preserve is coming around the corner with a zoning proposal . Suggested Mr. Johnson come before the Council for direction. Jim Edwards, 10260 Amsden Way, stated he is at the Council meeting to try and understand the procedure that should be followed. It is his understanding that after a 1st hearing on Amsden IV, the next morning The Preserve was out grading. Mr. Edwards assumed The Preserve had a permit to go ahead and grade, however, found out 4 or 5 days later they didn't. He further stated he would like to feel the residents have some protection by City ordinances. Further Mr. Edwards feels the action taken by The Preserve is a gross violation of the procedure to be followed. Jullie explained after he had been notified of the grading, he called Mr. Johnson and asked him to cease all grading operations and they complied. Osterholt stated if this happens again the City would have no alternative but to assess a fine to The Preserve. Mr. Johnson said he understood i that this could happen. Gary Wegner, 10220 Amsden Way, explained that a call was placed in the morning to stop the earth moving and it continued to 5:OO PM. Mr. Johnson explained it took him a full day to find out they were in violation. No action necessary. 4. Discussion of proposed transportation program City Manager Ulstad explained last week at the Chamber of Commerce meeting a presentation was made on behalf of the City Council outlining proposed improvements relative to collector streets in our City. A report was handed out and encouragement was given to the Chamber for their input. The Development Commission will be going over the report on Wednesday. Mr. Ulstad further stated he would like to sit down with the Transportation Committee of the Chamber to go through the whole process . Betty McNulty, representing the Chamber of Commerce, apologized for the way the meeting was held. Commended City Manager Ulstad and staff for an outstanding job and an excellent report. No action necessary. G. Report of Finance Director 1. LOGIS Agreement MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Pauly, to approve the LOGIS Agreement as recommended by Finance Director Frane. Motion carried unanimously. Council Minutes - 12 - Tues. ,June 20, 1978 VIII . NEW BUSINESS A. Setting date for next Guide Plan Meeting MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Pauly, to set Tuesday, June 27, 1978, as a Special Council Meeting to discuss the Guide Plan. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Penzel asked if anyone would like to attend a meeting on Labor Relations at the Ambassador Hotel on June 29. City Manager Ulstad was selected to attend this meeting. IX. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Bye, to adjourn the Council meeting at 1 �): 57 AM. Motion carried unanimously. �e s i STAT-V,Z7T CF POSITION IIn O: T11`7 CITE OFF "FRJ IR= and -5L -- Tu'.LL STOP_^, I" COF�r'0 i�'` The undersigned, .residents of The Cove and -Dillow Creek areas, desire to apprise the City of 'Eden Prairie and auner Valu of their considered opinion re— gard:Lng the proposed :super Valu Horne Office development on property abutting 3ryant's Lor.E7, Lake. I. That considering the alternate development possibilities of the site, we rup_port the concept of a high quality office use of the property in question to y the extent that such use is sensitive to the terrain and ecology of the site, consistent with preserving as much of the existing natural amenities as is rea— sonably possible, and compatible vith other pre—existinE, uses of properties ad— joining the lake. 2. That several months ago, we, in good faith, designated a committee of our residents to meet with Super Valu, express the areas of our concern, and attempt to arrive at a mutually agreeable concept and proposal. Thereafter, a meeting of the residents, officers of :Super Valu, and representatives .of Super Valul s architects was held to acquaint the residents with the details of the pro— posal, wbereat additional concerns of the residents were discussed and certain representations and agreements were made by Super Valu. That a majority, although not all, of the residents approved the pro— posal as it was originally presented to the City• s Planning Commission and Council,as we believed the twenty (W) provisions attached to the proposal by the Council and the representations of Super Valu would serve to acknowledge and pro- i 1 vide a means of control regarding our concerns. 4. That almost all of the undersigned are not knowledgeable in land use planning and zoning procedures nor trained in the law and we, therefore, trusted s in the integrity of Super Valu and in our elected officials to effectuate what we understood to be our agreement, but we now realize that we did not receive a full disclosure of proposal's details and its effects. 5. That we received no notice, either formally or informally, of the special meeting of the City Council held on Monday, June 12, 1978, but rather learned of the same ny chance. That at that meeting a substantially different proposal was presented. ' e, further, did not learn of the full impact of the changes until 7 after this special council meeting. u. That now that we have had an opportunity to become informed of the de— tails of the revised proposal, we are deeply disappointed and dismayed by the actions of Super Valu which we believe to be directly contra to its P , y 2'Y previous representations to us. Also, we are shocked that our City Council would even con— sider, much less adopt, this plan without affording us adequate notice of and time to evaluate this revised plan, which apparently is contrary to the advice and recommendations of not only the City?s staff but its advisors commissions as well. 7. That we strongly urge both our City Council and Super Valu to reconsider their actions and to adopt an agreement which is at least as responsiVe to our concerns as the Re--zoning Agreement proposed by the City of Eden Prairie on May 4, 1978. 8, That apart from other considerations, we are vehemently opposed to the grantint by the City of any permission to Super Valu for wW dock facilities or other structures below the C154 foot ale'v'ation on the site. :a ra° '�. ,� 44 ew. 'Oa�z 71,11 ,T We&/-,T q b f ? 2Z t (..til lUu) (.,C c� ,r •o s . .ram- �.f I r a F r � --- s i i Gam= ' s ' S ,1 ka-t-m 6 e_ 1 � 4 - h d -�ra ni �: tiro f' i a 4�, t r ,f 6.401 Shady Oak Road Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344 June 7 , 1978 Mr. Robert Lambert City of Eden Prairie Eden Prairi-, Minnesota 55344 Dear Mr. Lambert, I am writing to urge that the City of Eden Prairie renew the lease for Eden Prairie Stables with Bert and Alice Lear. I believe that having horses and riding facilities is a good use of this park land and tax money. There are many people currently served there in this way. Since I live near the stables , I have a definite preference for horses and t horse-riding over other , noisier forms of recreation. Bert and Alice are good neighbors and I believe they are a wholesome influence on the young people who come there to ride and on those who work there. I believe it would improve their morale to have a long-term lease, and think it would enable them to better manage the program and facilities if they could plan to be there for at least five years. Since/rely, Wayne Kinion ST. CLOUD STATEUNIVERSITY U I ERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Dcpartmont (A Special Education Iryl.' St.Cloud, Minnesota 56301 (612) 255.2041 n June 2, 1978 Mr. G1 en D. Lorenz Advance Corporation 287 Lafeyette Road South St. Paul , MN 55107 Dear Mr. Lorenz: I am writing to you at the request of Mr. Murphy with whom I have discussed your programs and plans. I hope to have the opportunity to visit with you in the near future. I would like to share with you some facts and comments about handicapped persons and horses. The most important goal for any handicapped person is the development of a good feeling of self-worth. This is true regardless of the nature of the handicap, whether a person is hearing impaired, blind, orthepedically handi- capped, retarded or different in other ways enough to have adjustment pro- blems with the mainstream of American life . The best way to assist persons in developing good feelings about themselves is the development of indepen- dence , which means learning certain skills , adjusting according to their environment, and giving and expecting responsibility of the individual according to his or her capabilities . These are numerous examples where a variety of activities in the horse industry have helped develop kkills and bead to a much improved self-concept for handicapped persons. Without reviewing the numerous horse programs which have been successful , just con- sider the possibilities. First there is the relationship between a person and the horse,'it automatically places responsibility on the person for care, feeding, grooming, shelter, and medical attention. Horses make an unusually good animal for this relationship to develop. The horse responds to con- sistency and conditioning and their behavior is very predictable using a basic set of rules. Generally handicapped persons have learned consistency is necessary for their functioning, pair this with a horse and you have a natural team. Next consider the physical aspects of horse care, riding, or driving. These activities promote the development of coordination, balance, strength, and general health. These physical benefits are probably the most obvious benefits because they are directly observable. There are many other benefits which may be derived from a horse program for handicapped persons: ;a ti(.St: is .ot oviai opportunity /affirmative action employer and is in compliance %vitli all state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination. Mr. Glen D. Lorenz June 2 . 1978 Page 2 1 . Motivation to get involved and interested in other hobbies and activities. 2. The chance to work and interact with others with a common interest. 3. The chance to solve problems and strive for improvement. s a 4. The feeling of accomplishment gained when involved in activities not normally associated with handicapped persons_ 5. Training which could lead to employment. 6. An outlet for using leisure time in a productive manner. P Economically, there are no programs for the handicapped that do not have a tremendous payoff for the American Public. Everytime a handicapped citizen is able to become more independent it represents a great economic advantage to tax payers over that persons lifetime. From a moral point of view it is certainly our responsibility to provide the best of all possible options for ishndicapped persons to allow them to develop f to their full potential . In every field where the handicapped have been allowred to be involved, employment, the arts , sports , etc, they have usually exceeded the expectations of the persons involved. Give them the opportunity, provide the options . and they will not let you down, but will probably sur- prise you. I heartily endorse the development of your program in order to provide more options for handicapped persons. It is my understanding that your program is carefully planned and the staff is well-trained and competent. I urge ever."ne to provide the support necessary to make this program work. Sincerely, C Quenti n Robley Asst. Professor, Special Education QRtjk } 94Rffo 5 �BunLr tad 190 132." ,M. W�A r►oka i"pe ea arse)a"-nowe.0 36a bh April 28 , 1978 Mr. Glen D. Lorenz 287 Lafayette Road South St. Paul, MN 55107 Dear Mr. Lorenz : This letter is in regards to your inquiry about Bunker Hills Stable. The stable is located in Bunker Hills 17ounty Park in Anoka. It is owned by the County of Anoka, and is operated by Rainbow Trails , Inc . , as a lease agreement. The facilities and name are owned by the county. The horses , equipment, and employees are of Rainbow Trails , Inc . We offer trail rides , hay rides , rid- ing lessons , and show ring facilities . This arrangement is beneficial to Anoka County, the lessee, but is mostly beneficial to the public . Approximately 20, 000 people used the horse facilities last year. These people would not have been able to enjoy this beautiful facility if it were not for a private business operating within the park. If you have any further questions, please call me at 757-7010 Sincerely yours , Bill. Anderson 1wanap er djp ,SATE MINNESOTA CORRECTIONS BOARD 1yNE50 j May 11, 1978 To Whom it May Concern: Recreational outlets are important counterbalances to the idleness which often leads both young people and adults alike into delinquency and crime. I have recently been made aware of the Eden Prarie Stables and the possibility of its being forced to close. -1 would hope that those who must make that decision will weigh carefully its impact. Those committed to horse rearing and showing are a unique group of people whose efforts strengthen family ties, teach young people responsibility, show concern for other living things, and augment public recreational dollars. Any one of those efforts would be sufficient reason for the continuance of the Eden Prarie Stables. Cu rwlatively, the fulfillment of those efforts is an important part of the social health of any community. While everyone who participates in the Eden Prarie Stables may not be from that community, the need for the facility and the over-riding social good resulting are powerful arguements for its continuance. I am hopeful that thoughtful persons will be able to resolve any public health concerns and esthetic flaws while allowing the Stable to continue its important social contribution. ;j Si ce ly, R. Mulcrone, Chairman Minnesota Corrections Board RTM/m SUITE 238 METRO SQUARE BUILDING • SEVENTH AND ROBERT STREETS • ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101 r - - Y, — — WE, the undersigned, support the continued operation of Eden Prairie Stables by the current management, and request that the City of Eden Prairie provide a long-term lease and make requested improvements for the following reasons : 1) EPS has proven itself to be a place where entire families can enjoy the pleasures of horsemanship. It provides a special recreational opportunity for many young people, who otherwise might have many idle hours . 2) EPS provides an opportunity for young and old alike to improve their skills and add to their knowledge of riding and horses. 3) EPS has proven the excellent quality of its training and instruction through the many awards received at competitive horse shows throughout the area. 4) EPS provides employment for private citizens and is not a burden on the taxpayers of the city. 5) EPS is an irreplaceable facility in terms of location, and its loss would cause hardship to many who cannot utilize stables located far out in the countryside. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 55chvi-`1 LO"."C"ia SISJ- 6ibi, 70 nA�) e7 L-P9_C' Cin R c\,,k) [c r)J Y\ Pr�i 1're 0, � � ' j ' / i 1(s' '- l_. ../• ✓ G`C''. ," - ia..l.:'_ 1 �- ',,: ) ►; 1�..�h-� �, Lz l3 JCAJ aa M i 7 *, •-� r i WE, the undersigned, support the continued operation of Eden Prairie Stables by the current management, and request that the City of Eden Prairie provide a long-term lease and make requested improvements for the following reasons : 1) EPS has proven itself to be a place where entire families can enjoy the pleasures of horsemanship. It provides a special recreational opportunity for many young people, who otherwise might have many idle hours. 2) EPS provides an opportunity for young and old alike to improve their skills and add to their knowledge of riding and horses . 3) EPS has proven the excellent quality of its training and instruction through the many awards received at competitive horse shows throughout the area. 4) EPS provides employment for private citizens and is not a burden on the taxpayers of the city. S) EPS is an irreplaceable facility in terms of location, and its loss would cause hardship to many who cannot utilize stables located far out in the countryside. ----- ---------------------------------------------------------- -, YA y �� LF �. ?,/�4, -ZaG'I�.e►2.E�7� fit..A w r 1 WE, the undersigned, support the continued operation of Eden Prairie Stables by the current management, and request that the City of Eden Prairie provide a long-term lease and make requested improvements for the following reasons : 1) EPS has proven itself to be a place where entire families can enjoy the pleasures of horsemanship. It provides a special recreational opportunity for many young people, who otherwise might have many idle hours . 2) EPS provides an opportunity for young and old alike to improve their skills and add to their knowledge of riding and horses . 3) EPS has proven the excellent quality of its training and instruction through the many awards received at competitive horse shows throughout the area. 4) EPS provides employment for private citizens and is not a burden on the taxpayers of the city. 5) EPS is an irreplaceable facility in terms of location, and its loss would cause hardship to many who cannot utilize stables located far out in the countryside. -------------------------------------------------------------------- /' " '- i FA. v 7 t 'r \ r d WE, the undersigned, support the continued operation of Eden Prairie Stables by the current management, and request that the City of Eden Prairie provide a long-term lease and make requested improvements for the following reasons: 1) EPS has proven itself to be a place where entire families can enjoy the pleasures of horsemanship. It provides a special recreational opportunity for many young people, who otherwise might have many idle hours. 2) EPS provides an opportunity for young and old alike to improve their skills and add to their knowledge of riding and horses. 3) EPS has proven the excellent quality of its training and instruction through the many awards received at competitive horse shows throughout the area. 4) EPS provides employment for private citizens and is not a burden on the taxpayers of the city. 5) EPS is an irreplaceable facility in terms of location, and its loss would cause hardship to many who cannot utilize stables located far out in the countryside. -------------------------------------------------------------- r 'a C a rvn • v e. r Arllo r S4- (�,uL M t� �>--r . . c- WE , the undersigned, support the continued operation of Eden Prairie Stables by the current management, and request that the City of Eden Prairie provide a long-term lease and make requested improvements for the following reasons : 1) EPS has proven itself to be a place where entire families can enjoy the pleasures of horsemanship. It provides a special recreational opportunity for many young people, who otherwise might have many idle hours. 2) EPS provides an opportunity for young and old alike to improve their skills and add to their knowledge of riding and horses. 3) EPS has proven the excellent quality of its training and instruction through the many awards received at competitive horse shows throughout the area. 4) EPS provides employment for private citizens and is not a burden Y on the taxpayers of the city. 5) EPS is an irreplaceable facility in terms of location, and its loss would cause hardship to many who cannot utilize stables located far out in the countryside. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Jo 'A 527 c ' 7 w L L Y 1 r ,r- r a' rs �. ✓' .GXr.fi