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APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY , FEBRUARY 17, 1987 7: 35 PM. SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
BOARDROOM
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mayor Gary Peterson, Richard Anderson
George Bentley, Jean Harris , and
Patricia Pidcock
CITY COUNCIL STAFF: City Manager Carl J . Jullie , Assistant
to the City Manager Craig Dawson, City
Attorney Roger Pauly. Finance Director
John D. Frane , Planning Director Chris
Enger, Director of Community Services
Robert Lambert , Director of Public
Works Eugene A . Dietz, and Recording
Secretary Jan Nelson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL: All members were present .
I . APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
~ The following items were added to the Agendas III . I .
MITCHELL ESTATES by Ray Mitchell ; X . A . 1 . Anderson - Set 5
a Special Meeting to discuss sidewalks, trails and pathways ;
X . A . 2 . Pideock Offer rom Henne in Vo Tech regarding
the Holasek House
MOTION: Pidcock moved, seconded by Harris, to approve the
Agenda and Other Items of Business as amended and published .
Motion carried unanimously.
II . MINUTES
A . City Council meeting held Tuesday, January 20 1987 (con-
tinued from February 17P 19 7
MOTION: Harris moved , seconded by Pidcock, to approve
the Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held
Tuesday. January 20, 1987, as published . Motion carried
unanimously .
B . City Council meeting held Tuesday, February 3, 1987
MOTION: Harris moved, seconded by Pidcock, to approve
the Minutes of the regular City Coursc;il meeting held
Tuesday, February 3, 1987, as published . Motion carried
unanimously .
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III . CONSENT CALENDAR
A . Clerk ' s License List
B . 2nd Reading of Ordinance No . 4-87 pertaining to Human
R�hts & services Commission
C . Resolution No . 87-36 Appointment of Election. Judges for
the March 19th Referendum
D . Resolution No . 87-47 Appointing; Members of the Housing
& Redevelopment Authority
E . Final Plat Approval for Coachman's Landin th Addition
Villa a Wood: Drive Resolution No . 7-39
F. Final Plat Approval for Eaton Addition Division of Eaton
Corporation) Resolution No . 7- 0
G. Authorize conveyance of City property to Mn DOT for con-
struction of TH SW corner of TH 5 and Mitchell Road
Resolution No . 87-38
H . Resolution No . 87 37 Amending Resolution No . 86-277,
Authorizing the Acquisition of Tax Forfeited Land for
Public Right-of-way and_ Approvin Pa -c e s for Pub— 1 c
Auction
I . MITCHELL ESTATES , by Ray Mitchell . 2nd Reading of Ordi-
nance No .3-87, Rezoning from Rural to R1-13 .5 ; Adoption
of Resolution 87-48, Authorizing Summary of Ordinance 3-87
and Ordering Publication of Said Summary . 1 .04 acres into
two single family lots . Location: Southeast quadrant of
Scenic Heights Road and Hiawatha Averue (Ordinance #3-87
Rezoning; Resolution #87-48, Authorizing Summary and Pub-
lication)
MOTION: Pidcock moved, seconded by Anderson, to approve
Items A - I on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unani-
mously .
IV . PUBLIC HEARINGS
A . SUBURBAN NATIONAL BAMVPRESERVE MEDICAL .BUILDING, by
Supplee ' s 7-Hi Enterprises, Inc . Request for Comprehen-
sive Guide Plan Change from Low Density Residential to
Office on 1 .09 acres, Zoning District Change from Rural
to Office on 1 .09 acres with variances to be reviewed by
r the Board of Appeals and Preliminary Plat of 1 .09 acres
into one lot for the construction of a two-story office
building. Location: South of Anderson Lakes Parkway,
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west of County Road 18 . (A continued Public Hearing from
January 20 , 1987 )
City Manager Jullie said this item was continued at the
last Planning Commission meeting so Staff recommends it
be continued to the March 17th Council meeting.
MOTION: Harris moved , seconded by Pidcock, to continue
this item to the March 17, 1987 meeting of the City Council. .
Motion carried unanimously.
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B . Vacation of sections of Franlo and Bluff Road through the
Bluffs East 4th Addition Resolution No . 7- 1
City Manager Jullie stated notice of this Public Hearing
had been published and property owners within the project
vicinity had been notified . He said the plat of the Bluffs
East 4th Addition showed new alignments for Franlo and Bluff
Roads and that the current roadways would be vacated subject
to a temporary easement so the City could retain transporta-
tion on the roadways until the new streets are constructed .
Anderson asked if there was any disagreement from surrounding
property owners . Director of Public Works Dietz pointed
out the locations of the current alignment and the proposed
alignment and the terms under which the temporary easement
will be provided .
There were no comments from the audience .
MOTION: Bentley moved, seconded by Harris, to close the
Public Hearing and to adopt. Resolution No. 87-41 , Vacation
of Right-of-Way for Franlo Road and Bluff Road in Sections
25 and 36 . Motion carried unanimously.
C . CARDINAL CREEK 6TH, by New American Homes Corporation .
Request for Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment from Medium
Density Residential to Low Density Residential on 31 .2
acres, Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-13 .5 on 31 .2
acres, and Preliminary Plat of 39 .5 acres into S9 single
family lots, three outlots , and road right-of-way. Location:
North of Cardinal Creek Road, west of I-494. (Resolution
No . 87-44 - Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment ; Ordinance
No . 6-87 - Rezoning; and Resolution No. 87-45 - Preliminary
Plat)
City Manager Jullie stated notice of this Public Hearing
had been published and property owners within the project
vicinity had been notified .
"^' Ron Krueger, representing proponent, addressed the proposal .
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Planning Director Enger said the Planning Commission re-
viewed this item at the January 26thmeeting and at the
February 9th meeting. He said they .recommended approval
on a 7-0 vote , subject to the recommendations of the Staff
Report of January 23rd , and with three additional items:
realignment of the access road to Baker Road in order to
preserve the trees on the property to the west ; establish-
ment of a construction road so that construction traffic
will not disturb the existing neighborhood; and that Staff
look into the continuation of Cardinal Creek Road as to
how it would be named for public safety purposes.
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Enger said Staff has worked with Public Safety on the
street naming question and they now recommend that Stone-
wood Court be continued rather than Cardinal Creek: Road .
He said proponents have worked to accommodate a change to
allow an exit to the west . Staff also recommended a five-
foot wide concrete sidewalk be constructed along the north
and east side of Stonewood Court through the subdivision.
Enger said Staff recommended that if proponent does not
provide access to Baker Road, the development of the prop-
erty would not go forward until such access is provided .
Director of Community Services Lambert said the Parks ,
Recreation & Natural Resources Commission reviewed this
item at the February 2nd meeting and recommended approval
on a 7-0 vote, per the recommendations of the Planning
Commission and Staff Reports of January 23 and January 29,
1987 . He said the majority of the concern at the meeting
revolved around the realignment of the road .
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Lambert said that, subsequent to the Parks Commission meet-
ing, Staff discussed recommending that the developer grade
a trail along the north side of the creek and sign it so
that it could become a mowed grass trail for public use .
He said this trail could ultimately lead to a future side-
walk on the east side of Baker Road and down to the side-
walk to the south along Cardinal Creek Road .
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Bentley asked Director of Public Works Dietz if it was
correct that the waterlines in Cardinal Creek are not
currently looped . Dietz said that was correct . Bentley
then noted that this would accomplish the loop.
Noting that the homes on the southern portion of the proj-
ect are being platted into the floodplain area, Bentley
asked how much fill will be required, how difficult will
it be, and what the impact is to the homes in the flood-
plain. Enger responded that there is a relatively small
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area of encroachment into the floodplain, probably only
113 acre . Enger said they would want proponent to provide
:oil information on those lots but this doesn't look nearly
as difficult as other areas .
Peterson noted the reference in the Staff Report of Janu-
ary 23rd to a noise impact analysis for the site that
indicated several of the lots were exposed to higher than
acceptable levels of noise from Hwy . 494. He asked if we
assume the builder will take the measures recommended in
the memo to reduce the noise levels or are there ways we
might want to require that those houses be properly con-
structed . Enger replied that those particular lots will
be f lagged and Staff will make an extra check on them;
however, normal construction provided with the energy code
is sufficient to meet the sound standards within the homes .
Anderson asked Director of Public Works Dietz if he antici-
pated any problems with steep grades on the road . Dietz
said the road grades will meet the 8% maximum road grade .
Anderson asked if there will be any grading on the top of $
the highest hill . Enger replied that the highest elevation
on the property occurs where the electrical tower is shown
on the map and said that particular hill will be changed in
shape but the high point will not be altered . He also said
that the high point on the northwest portion of the property
will not be altered .
Anderson noted that this parcel of land is highly visible
to the entire neighborhood and asked if the development
of this property will have any bearing on how the property
to the west is developed . Enger said it will have a bearing
on two properties, the Miller property and the Griffith
property, and he described the terrain on those two proper-
ties .
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Anderson then asked about the location of the two outlots
to be given to the City and asked if it will be possible
to get from one to the other. Lambert pointed out the out-
lots on the map of the project and said that he wasn't sure
there would be a reason to get to one of the outlots as it
has never been proposed by the City to obtain that parcel
for a park or any other public use . He said it is being
proposed by the developer as a conservation piece and that
he would not recommend putting a sidewalk between two
houses in order to get to the parcel . A discussion followed
as to the purpose of having the outlot and by what means it
could be accessed .
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Art Roberts , 13543 Woodmere Circle , said he was the Vice
President of the Homeowners Association and that he was
essentially pleased with this project . He said he was
not clear about the plan for construction traffic and whether
Cardinal Creek Road would be blocked off to access from
the construction area. Krueger responded that they have
always planned to barricade the existing end of Cardinal
Creek Road so construction traffic will not use that street .
Peterson asked for clarification of when the barricade
will go up and when it will come down. Krueger responded
that they plan to remove it when the first home is com-
pleted and occupied so that
p public services will be avail-
able and that at that time they should be at a point where
the grading is completed .
Mr. Roberts then noted that part of the City Code says the
proposed name of a subdivision shall not be alike or dupli-
cate the name of any other subdivision; therefore , he ques-
tioned why the project is still being referred to as "Cardinal
Creek 6th Addition" when proponent had agreed to call it
"Cardinal Hills" . Enger said it would not be a problem to
change the name on the legal descriptions of the property
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Floyd Siefferman, 6997 Edg ebrook Place said that he was
part of the committee to see the zoning of this property
through to completion and that he is very pleased with the
project . He reviewed the list of concerns presented by
the Cardinal Creek Homeowners Association regarding this
property .
Robert Swigart , 131.84 Cardinal Creek Road, said he felt the
City and the residents have been well served by the process
that has gone on over the last two years . He then asked
.for a clarification of the access out to Baker Road .
Krueger explained that their previous plan to use their x
own property for access required removing several large
oak trees : therefore , they got into negotiations with the
adjacent landowners and have an access easement to the
property from Baker Road at this time . He noted that the
property on the west has been submitted to the City for
approval .
Swigart said that if a permanent access road cannot be
arranged, then the whole project becomes the extension of
a cul-de-sac . For that reason he said he would like to see
the resolution of the permanent access to the property in
the 'next couple of weeks . Krueger said that he felt this q
depends upon the approval of the project to the west . Swigart
also expressed concern about a large grove of trees in the
project and said he would like to see them saved if possible .
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Anderson noted that this project is a much improved agree-
ment as it has moved the development away from the moraine
that provides character to the area .
Dietz said he was concerned that the recommendation from
Staff regarding a commitment on how the access road would
be constructed had not been fulfilled . Peterson asked
the proponents if it was their understanding that Council
approval tonight would be contingent upon the approval of
the plat to the west .
Frank Kramer, representing proponent, said that he wasn't
aware that approval would be contingent upon final arrange-
ments for the access road . He said they are working with
the adjacent property owners and that they plan to complete
the arrangements as soon as the land to the north is platted .
He expressed concern with the proposed T intersection at
Cardinal Creek Road and Stonewood Court as that would re-
quire their acquiring a lot at about $75,000 in addition
to the expense of acquiring the additional land for the
access road . He said all the extra expense may make the
whole development improbable .
Peterson noted his appreciation for the work done and their
,.. coordination with the residents of Cardinal Creek, but
also noted that the alteration of the road alignment was a
contingency on the previous two or three proposals for this
parcel . Kramer said he thought that contingency was for
the previous proposals only since those were multi-family
proposals .
Bentley said proponent should have been aware of the Staff
Report of January 23 , 1987, which contains the following l
recommendation:
"7 . If the proponent does not come up with an accep-
table alternative for road access to Baker Road,
or is not able to provide access through the Miller
parcel, or the City is not willing to condemn
property for road access, the development of this
property would not go forward until such a time as
access were extended in from Baker Road . "
Bentley said he therefore believes this project cannot go
forward unless we know there will be a road there when people
move in. Kramer said they would be willing to work with S
Staff on the access road but they have a problem with ac-
quiring the additional lot for the proposed .T intersection.
Bentley asked if there was some reason why the T designa-
tion won't work . Enger replied that it was determined a
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year ago that it would work and there have been no changes
since then. Enger said the underlying ownership is in the
Marsh properties .
Bentley asked if the T designation was included in the Staff
Report of January 23rd . Enger said Staff had highlighted
all of the outstanding issues from the previous development
proposals when this developer first came in . He said the
Planning Commission asked Staff to work with Public Safety
in order to determine what should be done about the T inter-
section, and that Staff then determined the original con-
tingency for a T intersection should remain . Dietz noted
that the lot at that intersection will still be marketable
after the designation even though the configuration of the
lot will be changed .
Oscar Miller, 6521 Baker Road , said he had talked with
proponents and others regarding this situation. He said
that, while they have nothing in writing, he sees no reason
why they can' t come to an agreement .
Bentley said he thought the two basic issues at this point
seem to be the question of the T intersection to the south
and the access out to the west and that both could be dealt
with in terms of 'contingencies on 2nd Reading. He said he
thought there might be justification for not having direct x
public access to the outlot on the south and east as there
appears to be no purpose for that access .
Pidcock asked if there would be any liability if there is
no public access to that outlot . City Attorney Pauly said
he felt the liability would be diminished because there
would be no public access provided .
Anderson noted that the people on Topview Acres have access
to the floodplain from the other side , so there is public
land and public access to the other side . Lambert said he
had just noticed that there is an access off Cardinal Creek
Road as part of the Edgebrook Court subdivision that would
provide access further south to the City property.
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Bentley said the redesignation to Cardinal Hills is more
of a legal matter and is a question of redesignating the
name of the project . Jullie noted that when the final plat
comes through, the name of the subdivision becomes part of
the permanent record, so it would be important to change it
on the final documents .
MOTION: Pidcock moved, seconded by Bentley, to close the
Public Hearing and to adopt Resolution No . 8?-44, amending
the Comprehensive Guide Plan. Motion carried unanimously.
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MOTION: Pidcock moved, seconded by Bentley, to give 1st
Reading of Ordinance No . 6-87, rezoning from Rural to R1 -13 .5
on 31 .2 acres . Motion carried unanimously .
MOTION: Pidcock moved, seconded by Bentley, to adopt Reso-
lution No . 87-45 , approving the Preliminary Plat of Cardinal
Hills (A/K/A Cardinal Creek 6th) for New American Homes
Corporation. Motion carried unanimously .
MOTION: Pidcock moved, seconded by Bentley, to direct
Staff to prepare a Developer's Agreement incorporating
Commission and Staff recommendations and with the under-
standing that 2nd Reading will be contingent upon the pro- ;
vision for final access from Baker Road on the west and
satisfactory resolution of the issue concerning the T
intersection_ on the south . Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Anderson moved , seconded by Pidcock, to recon-
sider the previous motion. Motion carried with Bentley
opposed .
Anderson said he thought the question of the trail by the
floodplain was not clear. Lambert explained the access.
available to that area.
MOTION: Bentley moved, seconded by Pidcock, to close the
discussion and to vote on the reconsidered motion. Motion
carried unanimously .
D . EDENVALE 21ST ADDITION by Breco Corporation. Request for
Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-9.5 on 5 .52 acres
with Preliminary Platting of 7 .34 acres into 18 single
family lots, one outiot , and road right-of-way. Location: I
South and east of Edenvale Boulevard , west of Woodland
Drive (Ordinance No . 7-87 - Rezoning; Resolution No . 87-46 -
Preliminary Plat )
City Manager Jullie stated notice of this Public Hearing
had been published and property owners within the project f'
vicinity had been notified . s
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K . E . Schumacher, representing proponent , addressed the
proposal.
Planning Director Enger said the Planning Commission re-
viewed this item at the January 26th meeting and recommended
approval on a. 6-0 vote for rezoning from Rural to R1-9 .5 for
5 .52 acres and for Preliminary Plat of 7 .34 acres into 18
single family lots and one outlot , subject to the recommenda-
tions of the Staff Report of January 23, 1987.
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Enger said the Staff Report recommended that , prior to
building permit issuance, proponent should submit an archi-
tectural plan under which no two units should be alike
side by side , opposite or diagonally across from each other;
the proposed grading limits be staked with a snow fence ;
all 2 .5 to 1 slopes shall be sodded, staked and protected
with snow fencing immediately after grading and that the
pond be dedicated to the City . He said the report also
recommended construction of a five-foot wide concrete
sidewalk along Woodland Drive .
Director of Community Services Lambert said the Parks, Recre-
ation & Natural Resources Commission reviewed this item at
the February 2nd meeting and recommended approval on a 7-0
vote, subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commis-
sion and the Staff Reports of January 23rd and January 29th .
He said the primary discussion concerned the sidewalk issue .
Lambert said a petition for the sidewalk was received last
fall and a Feasibility Study is in process for the sidewalk .
He said Mr. Dietz and he have looked at the possibilities
for a sidewalk along Woodland Drive and he feels the best
location for one is on the west side of the street, although
there are some difficult areas on which to build one . He
described the areas of difficulty and the possible solutions
for construction in those areas . He said he would recommend r
that the developer be required to bond for the sidewalk
along the entire length of the project so the money is
available if it is decided to put one in .
Pidcock asked who is doing the Feasibility Study and how
long it normally takes. Director of Public Works Dietz
said he is doing the study and the problem is trying to
figure out how to levy the assessments .
At this point Mayor Peterson passed the chair to Council
member Bentley.
Harris asked if the entire sidewalk is included in the study.
Dietz said the entire length will be included .
Anderson said he agreed with Mr. Lambert that bonding for
the sidewalk should be required so that the money is avail-
able after the Feasibility Study is complete and decisions
have been made on other sidewalks in the City. He said he
thought the volume of traffic should be considered in the
decision as to whether or not there should be a sidewalk
constructed . Lambert said the City has never set any guide-
lines for where sidewalks are warranted .
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Gary Johnson, 15020 Ironwood Court , said he is pleased
with the subdivision itself and with the way it saves the
contours of the land . He said he was concerned about the
sidewalk and presented a petition he said property owners
adjacent to the proposed sidewalk had signed that asks the
City to deny the request for construction of a sidewalk
along Woodland Drive . (Attachment A )
Enger said the suggestion for a sidewalk did not come entire- '
ly from Staff but rather was brought up at development re-
view as a concern regarding the traffic on Woodland Drive
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At this point Mayor Peterson resumed the chair.
Jeff Miller, 15195 Ironwood Court, said he would question
the desirability of running the waterline between two homes.
He said he thought the higher speed traffic occurred on the
southern section of Woodland and that he would suggest
considering a sidewalk on the southern portion of Woodland
Drive . He also asked about the lot prices and how they com-
pare with the lots on Ironwood .
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Mr . Schumacher responded that the lot sizes are very similar
and will probably be priced around $40,000 . He said they
anticipate the lots will be marketed to custom home builders .
Pidcock commented that , generally speaking, a lot is about
25% of the total cost of a package .
Dave Anderson, 15040 Ironwood Court , asked about the sewer
and the retaining wall . Mr. Schumacher pointed out the
location of the sewer and said the retaining wall would
pertain to the sidewalk construction if it occurs.
Mr. Johnson noted that the concerns regarding traffic may
have come from consideration of the townhouse development
previously proposed .
Jim Kesler, 6941 Raven Court , said he would prefer to see
the project be a little less dense so that it would blend
in with the property immediately to the south . Bentley
commented that the density of this project is 2 .5 per acre
compared to the approved PUD density of 5 .8 per acre and
that it compares very favorably to other developments such
as Linden Ponds .
Bentley asked how critical the looping of the water main is.
Dietz said he believes it is not a significant issue for
this project and that he thought it could dead end .
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MOTION: Anderson moved , seconded by Pideock, to close
the Public Hearing and to give 1st Reading of Ordinance
No . 7-87 for Rezoning from Rural to RI-9 .5 on 5 .52 acres .
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Anderson moved, seconded by Harris , to adopt
Resolution No . 87-46, approving the Preliminary Plat of
Edenvale 21st Addition for Brec o Corporation. Motion
carried unanimously .
MOTION: Anderson moved, seconded by Harris , to direct
Staff to prepare a Developer' s Agreement incorporating
Commission and Staff recommendations with the exception that
the water main will not be required to loop back to Woodland
Drive and with the requirement that bond be posted until
July 1 , 1987, for the construction of a sidewalk along
Woodland Drive , pending the recommendations of further study
by Council and Staff on the subject of sidewalks . Motion
` carried unanimously.
V . PAYMENT OF CIAIMS NOS . 32759 - 33028
Bentley asked about Item No . 32861 to Braun Eng. Testing Inc .
for service . Director of Public Works Dietz said this was for
.. testing done on Olympic Hills golf course because the dyke be-
tween the golf course and Neill Lake has failed . He said con-
struction has begun on that . Bentley asked if it is a City
project Dietz said it is .
MOTION: Harris moved seconded b Anderson to approve the
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Payment of Claims Nos . 32759 33028 . Roll call vote: Anderson,
Bentley, Harris, Pidcock and Peterson voted "aye . " Motion
carried unanimously.
V I . ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
A . 1st Reading of Ordinance No . 8-87 Amending See . 5 .20 of the
City Code Regarding Amusement Centers
City Attorney Pauly noted Mr . Frane ' s memo of February loth
outlining the reasons for the proposed amendment . He said
the licensing of mechanical amusement devices will be con-
t inued .
MOTION: Anderson moved, seconded by Harris, to give 1st {
Reading of Ordinance No . 8-87 Amending Sec . 5 .30 of the
City Code Regarding Amusement Centers . Motion carried
unanimously.
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A . Request for Funding far Architectural Assistance from the a
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Residents Advisory Committee on City Administrative Offices
Marty Jessen of the Executive Committee for the group re-
viewed the work done to date by the Citizens Committee .
He said two of the subcommittees need technical and archi-
tectural advice in order to make good recommendations .
He said the cost for such consultation might be in the
range of $3-4,000 . He also noted he believes the community
is being very well served by the members of this committee
and by the help they have received from the Staff.
MOTION: Bentley moved , seconded by Anderson, to authorize
the expenditure of up to $5, 000 for architectural and techni-
cal advice to the Residents Advisory. Committee on City
Administrative Offices .
Pidcock asked if it would be possible to get bids for such
services or would that make it more difficult . Jessen said
it would complicate the proceedings for the Committee and
would probably not be an appropriate function for the
Committee .
VOTE ON THE MOTION: Motion carried unanimously .
VIII . REPORTS OF ADVISORY COMMISSIONS
There were no reports .
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IX . APPOINTMENTS
A . Appointment of Council Representative to the Southwest
Corridor Coalition
Mayor Peterson referred to the letter from Richard Feerick
dated February 9, 1987, and said that he would be willing
to serve on the Southwest Corridor Coalition. Pidcock said
that she would also be willing to serve .
Anderson asked if it would be possible to have one official
and one alternate representative as he believed if there
are Councilmembers willing to serve, they should have the �
opportunity to do so . Peterson said that would be possible .
MOTION: Bentley moved, seconded by Anderson, to appoint
Mayor Peterson as the Council representative to the South-
west Corridor Coalition and to appoint Councilmember Pidcock
as alternate representative. Motion carried unanimously.
Harris asked what the representation is to the group and
if each jurisdiction has one vote . A discussion of the
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coalition ' s composition followed . Bentley noted that they
are currently working on a joint powers agreement .
Anderson asked if it would be possible to have two repre-
sentatives . Bentley said when it becomes more formal , we
will have to reappoint a representative in the specific
joint powers group.
B . A ointment of two members to the Firemen' s Relief Associa-
tion
Peterson said they were originally informed that the Mayor
and the City Clerk were to be appointed to the Firemen' s
Relief Association, but since then there has been some
uncertainty . He said he would recommend continuing this
appointment until further information is available .
MOTION: Bentley moved, seconded by Harris , to continue
this appointment until Mr. Frane has received the informa-
tion necessary to determine the appointment . Motion carried
unanimously.
Pidcock said she would like to make sure that this item will
return to the Council for the appointment process . Peterson
assured her it will return to the Council .
C . Board of Appeals & Ag.Justments - 2 Appointments (three-
year terms commencing March 1 , 1987)
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The following names were placed in nomination: Steve Long- X
man, Richard Lynch and Dwight Harvey.
Peterson noted that Richard Lynch has served two full terms
and therefore must receive 5 votes to be elected; whereas
others must receive a minimum of 3 votes for election .
Voting for Longman were : Anderson, Bentley, Harris, Pidcock
and Peterson.
Voting for Lynch were: Anderson, Bentley and Peterson.
Voting for Harvey were: Harris and Pidcock .
Steve Longman was appointed to a three-year term on the
Board of Appeals & Adjustments commencing March 1 , 1987.
A second ballot was taken for the remaining position.
Voting for Lynch were: Anderson and Peterson.
Voting for Harvey were: Bentley, Harris and Pidcock .
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Dwight Harvey was appointed to a three-year term on the
Board of Appeals & Adjustments commencing March 1 , 1987.
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D . Building Code Board of Appeals - 2 Appointments (1 for a
three-year term commencing March 1 , 1987 , and 1 to fill an
unexpired term to 2./28/88)
The names of Brian Cluts and Mike Zachman were placed in
nomination.
MOTION: Bentley moved, seconded by Harris , to close the
nominations and to cast a unanimous ballot for the appoint-
ment of Brian Cluts for a three-year term commencing March
1 , 1987, and Mike Zachman for the unexpired term on the
Building Code Board of Appeals . Moticn carried unanimously .
E. Development Commission - 4 Appointments (2 for three-year
terms commencing March 1 , 1987. 1 to fill an unex fired term
to 2/28/88, and 1 to fill an unexpired term to 2/28/89)
Ben+ley said he thought it seems redundant for us to be
making appointments at this time since we have not yet
come to any conclusions as to what the future of the Develop-
ment Commission will be .
MOTION: Bentley moved, seconded by Anderson, to continue
this appointment until a decision is made as to the future
of the Development Commission.
Pidcock said she thought it would be poor judgment to con-
tinue this without a definite date to reconsider the appoint-
ments because we asked the people to come in for inter-
views . Peterson said he thought setting a time would force
us to determine what should be done .
VOTE ON THE MOTION: Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Harris moved , seconded by Pidcock, to set a Special
Meeting for 3: 00 PM on March 24th in the City Hall lunchroom
for the purpose of considering the future of the Development
Commission and the appointments to that commission. Motion
carried unanimously.
F. Flyind Cloud Airport Advisory Commission of Eden Prairie-
Appointments: 2 Resident Representatives 1 for a three-
year term commencing March 1 , 1987 and 1 to fill an unex-
pired term to 2/28/88 ) , 1 Flying Cloud Businessmen' s Repre-
sentative (three-year term commencing March 1 , 1987) , and
1 Metropolitan Airports Commission Representative (three-
year term commencing March 1 , 1987)
The names of John P. Dow, Robert Perkins and Gary Schmidt
were placed in nomination for three year terms .
The names of Dave Barker and Dennis Larson were placed in
nomination for the unexpired term.
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Voting for Dow were: Anderson, Bentley, Harris, Pidcock
and Peterson.
Voting for Perkins were: Anderson, Bentley, Harris, Pidcock-
and Peterson.
Voting for Schmidt were : Anderson, Bentley, Harris , Pidcock
and Peterson.
Voting for Barker were : Harris and Pidcock.
Voting for Larson were: Anderson, Bentley and Peterson.
John P. Dow, Robert Perkins and Gary Schmidt were appointed
to three-year terms commencing March 1 , 1987 and Dennis
Larson was appointed to fill the unexpired term on the
Flying Cloud Airport Advisory Commission of Eden Prairie .
G . Historical & Cultural Commission - 2 Appointments (two-
year terms commencing March 1 . 987)
The name of Richard Schuette was placed in nomination.
Because only Mr. Schuette indicated interest in the Histori-
cal & Cultural Commission, Peterson said he would include
a paragraph in the letter he sends out to those who were
not appointed to commissions that one of them might wish to
be considered for the Historical & Cultural Commission.
MOTION: Anderson moved, seconded by Pidcock, to close the
nominations and to cast a unanimous ballot for the appoint-
ment of Richard Schuette to the Historical & Cultural Com-
mission for a three-year term commencing March 1 . 1987 .
Motion carried unanimously.
H . Human Rights & Services Commission - 4 Appointments (3 for
commencing terms comencing March 1 , 1987, and 1 for a one-
year term expiring 2/28/88 )
The names of Leslie Thoreson, Kent Barker, Rod Olsen and
Jacquelin Tornoe were placed in nomination for the three-
year terms . The names of Jacquelin Tornoe , Rod Olsen and
Thomas Howden were placed in nomination for the one-year
term.
Voting for the three-year terms:
Voting for Thoreson were: Anderson. Bentley, Harris,
Pidcock and Peterson.
Voting for Barker were: Anderson, Bentley, Harris,
Pidcock and Peterson.
Voting for Olsen were: Anderson, Bentley and Peterson.
Voting for Tornoe were: Harris and Pidcock.
Voting for the one-year terms
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Voting for Olsen were : Harris and Pidcock .
Voting for Tornoe were: Anderson and Bentley .
Voting for Howden was: Peterson.
Leslie Thoreson, Kent Barker and Rod Olsen were appointed
to three-year terms on the Human Rights &, Services Commis-
sion commencing March 1 . 1987 .
A second ballot was taken for the one-yea..- term.
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Voting for Tornoe were: Anderson, Bentley, Harris and
Pidcock .
Voting; for Howden was: Peterson.
Jacquelin Tornoe was appointed to the one-year term on the '
Human Rights & Services Commission expiring; 2/28/88 .
I. Parks Recreation & Natural Resources Commission - 2 Appoint-
ments three-year terms commencing March 1 , 19 7)
The following names were placed in nomination: Morris "Moe"
Cook , Lorrie Heimkes , Charles Shaw and Mary Upton.
Voting for Cook were : Anderson, Bentley, Harris, Pidcock
and Peterson.
Voting for Heimkes was: Harris .
Voting for Shaw were: Anderson, Bentley and Peterson.
Voting for Upton was: Pidcock.
Morris "Moe" Cook and Charles Shaw were appointed to three-
year terms on the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources
Commission commencing March 1 , 1987 .
J . Planning; Commission - 2 Appointments (three-year terms
commencing March 1 , 198 7 )
The following names were placed in nomination: Richard E.
Anderson, Annette de Lancey, George "Chip" Tangen, and
Douglas Fell .
Voting for Anderson were: Anderson, Bentley, Harris, Pid-
cock and Peterson.
Voting for de Lancey was: Pidcock.
Voting for Tangen were: Bentley and Peterson.
Voting for Fell were: Anderson and Harris .
Richard E . Anderson was appointed to a three-year term on
the. Planning Commission commencing March 1 , 1987.
A second ballot was taken for the remaining three-year term.
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Voting for de Lancey was: Pidcock .
Voting for Tangen were: Bentley and Peterson .
Voting for Fell were: Anderson and Harris .
A third ballot was taken.
There were no votes for de Lancey.
Voting for Tangen were: Bentley and Peterson.
Voting for Fell were : Anderson, Harris and Pidcock .
Douglas Fell was appointed to a three-year term on the
Planning Commission commencing March 1 , 1987 .
K. Bicentennial of the U. S . Constitution - 5 Appointments
The following names were placed in nomination: Mark Weber,
Jeanne Brandt , Thomas Howden and George "Chip" Tangen.
MOTION: Anderson moved, seconded by Pidcock, to close the
nominations and to cast a unanimous ballot for the appoint-
ment of Mark Weber, Jeanne Brandt , Thomas Howden and
"Chip" Tangen to the Bicentennial of the U. S. Constitution
Committee . Motion carried unanimously .
X . REPORTS OF OFFICERS , BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
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A . Reports of Council Members
1 . Anderson - Set a Special Meeting to discuss sidewalks,
trails and pathways
Anderson said he thought it was important to have a
special meeting to make some decisions regarding side-
walks, trails and pathways and to take a look at alter-
natives for the funding of trails . He said that the
upcoming referendum will not take care of our needs .
MOTION: Anderson moved, seconded by Pidcock, to set a
Special Meeting to discuss sidewalks, trails and path-
ways for Tuesday, March 10, 1987, at 3: 00 PM in the
City Hall lunchroom. Motion carried unanimously.
2 . Pidcock - Offer from Hennepin Vo Tech regarding the
Holasek House
Pidcock said that Hennepin Vo Tech has indicated they
would be delighted to build a basement for the Holasek
House if they receive a formal request from us and if
they would get recognition for it . She said they also .
offered to do painting and decorating. She said they
would provide the labor and the City would provide the
materials .
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Bentley asked where it would be done . Pidcock said
wherever we would choose to move the house .
Anderson said he thought this would be an excellent
opportunity to take an historical house and preserve it
at as little cost as possible .
Peterson said he would want to ask the Historical &
Cultural Commission to study the cost for the total
package including the cost of moving the house, the 3
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Director of Community Services lembert said it did go
back to the Historical & Cultural Commission and they
have returned it . He said Staff got a quote from Ernst
movers but they still don't have a location for it nor
is there a positive recommendation from the Historical
& Cultural Commission.
Harris asked if we have land we could put it on. Lam-
bert said that we have lots of land but he wasn't sure
where it would be appropriate to locate it .
Pidcock asked what the quote was to move it . Lambert
said it would cost $20, 000 plus cost for wire drops,
with a minimum total cost of $30-32, 000 for the move .
MOTION: Harris moved, seconded by Pidcock, to thank
the owner of the Holasek House for his generous offer
but to tell him that the City is not in a position to
accept the offer at this time . Motion carried unani-
mously .
Pidcock commented that she was amazed that we don' t use
the services at Vo Tech for such projects . Lambert
said we have used Vo Tech for other projects but he had
never thought of using them for basement work.
Peterson noted that the Environmental Resource Committee
of the Met Council will meet at 4: 00 PM tomorrow and
that a session will take place tomorrow noon at the
Flagship to plan how the presentation will be made . City
Attorney Pauly noted that the meeting is now scheduled
for 3: 00 PM in the Metro Square Building.
Anderson asked if we are going to be prepared to make
certain statements as a City at the Met Council . Peter-
son said that is what the session is for, and that he
was not sure when it will come before the Met Council.
Pauly said it is set for next week, either the 24th or
2Sth .
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City Manager Jullie said the issue is whether to pro-
ceed with the supplemental E . I .S. , inasmuch as we have
been informed that the Met Council staff will recommend
that a supplemental E . I .S . not be done .
Anderson asked Pauly if it was his feeling that we
should continue with the E . I .S . Pauly said he thought
we should continue to urge that the Met Council require
a supplemental E . I .S. as it voted to do in August, 1986 .
Anderson expressed concern with a newsletter from home-
owners along the landfill that says the City Council
has taken a soft stance on the landfill . He said we
should make it known that we are not in favor of the
landfill . Peterson said he thought all the indications
are to the contrary and that people who followed the
hearings know that our stance has never been soft . A
discussion followed as to how the homeowners ' impres-
sion of the Council stance originated and the best means
of rebuttal by the Council .
Bentley said he thought a letter from the Council over
Mayor Peterson' s signature was in order to indicate our
disagreement with what was stated and clearly stating
,. that that was not and is not the stance of this Council .
B . Report of City Manager
1 . Discussion on Cost Participation in the Environmental
Impact Statement Process for T .H. 212
City Manager Jullie said the Southwest Corridor Coali-
tion is reviewing the potential to come up with the
funds necessary for the E . I .S . on the completion of the
Hwy. 212 extension. He said the preliminary indications
are that the participation would be in the order of
$30, 000 from each community and that MnDOT and the Met
Council would share the balance of the cost . He said
they are discussing spreading the payment over two or
three years .
Director of Public Works Dietz said the three communi-
ties and two counties would each pay $30, 000. He said
he had a draft of the proposed joint powers agreement ,
and there will be a meeting tomorrow afternoon to dis-
cuss that agreement . j
Bentley said he assumed that the joint powers agreement
would come back to each council or each body for their
input and approval before a final joint powers agreement
goes into force .
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Bentley noted that the $300 , 000 figure for the E . I .S .
seems to be fairly high considering the previous work
done on this corridor. Dietz said this is an estimate
prepared by MnDOT based on past experience with such
studies .
Bentley said one of his concerns was that MnDOT should
have come forward with an offer first . He said he was
concerned with cost overruns, particularly if the Met
Council and MnDOT commit to paying a fixed amount for
the study. Dietz said a provision was discussed that
would set the maximum total local contribution at
$150, 000 .
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Bentley said we probably have need of preparing an E.I .S .
for the newly-designated corridor but he was not sure
what the specific request is .
MOTION: Pidcock moved, seconded by Harris, to state
that is it the intention of the Eden Prairie City Council
to participate in the funding for the E. I.S . of T .H . 212 .
Motion carried with Anderson opposed .
2 . Orientation Process for New Board and Commission Members
Pidcock asked if this would be a general orientation.
City Manager Jullie referred to his memo of. February 13 ,
1987 in which he suggested an educational/general j
orientation session for Tuesday evening, March 10th .
He said all Commission and Board members would be in-
vited . �
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3 . Emergency Operating Plan
City Manager Jullie reviewed his memo of February 13,
1987 regarding the Emergency Operating Plan and the
effectiveness of the Plan during emergency situations .
C . Report of City Attorney
There was no report .
D. Report of Director of Planning
There was no report .
E. Report of Director of Community Services
1 . Re nest Authorization to Complete the Homeward Hills
Park Plan
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Director of Community Services Lambert referred to his
memo of January 27th on the subject and said that
several years ago the Council approved a plan for
Homeward Hills Park . He said they have determined
that the surcharge has done its work so that the road-
way and the rest of the park can be developed . He
requested authorization to get bids and proceed with
the development of the park .
MOTION: Anderson moved, seconded by Harris, to author-
ize the completion 'of Homeward Hills Park, as recommended
by the Parks Commission and Staff . Motion carried
unanimously.
2 . Use of Alcohol in Parks
Lambert said at its February 2nd meeting the Parks
Commission reviewed a proposed concept to revise the
ordinance to put some controls on the use of alcohol
in some of the parks. He said they suggested that use
of keg beer be limited to only those agencies obtaining
a license to sell beer and that all other alcohol be
limited to 3 .2 beer and wine only.. He said after dis-
cussion with Public Safety and the City Attorney, Staff
., is suggesting it be limited to beer and wine only with
restrictions on kegs .
Anderson said he was concerned more with where and how
drinking occurs in the parks . He said he saw no prob-
lem with large groups or organizations who make advance
reservations having kegs and would prefer that to bottle
and can litter . He said we would have a pretty good handle
on this by requiring that they sign up and pay a fee .
Anderson expressed concern about people drinking in the
parks at youth games . He said if we draft an ordinance ,
we have to be clear and specific as to where and how
you can drink alcoholic beverages in the parks .
Lambert said the current ordinance allows the Director
of Community Services to designate areas that are off
limits for alcohol use . He said he would like to have
the new ordinance printed on the permits and that they
are getting a backlog of requests . He said he felt the a .
primary issue is the keg ordinance .
MOTION: Bentley moved, seconded by Harris, to direct
the City Attorney to draft an ordinance regarding the
use of alcohol in the parks for review by the Parks Com-
mission and the City Council .
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Lambert asked if the ordinance should include extend-
ing the use of keg beer to anyone getting a permit to
use the parks and if there should be any controls on
glass containers . He said the primary problems occur
with broken glass in the parking lots and in the spring
with kids having parties .
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Anderson said the use by young kids is a violation of
the law but he had questions regarding restricting
glass. He said he thought we should try to enforce
no littering in the parks .
VOTE ON THE MOTION: Motion carried unanimously.
Naming
3 . Officially Na ng Parks
Lambert referred to his memos of February 12, 1987
and December 11 , 1986 regarding officially naming
parks . He said there are several that were given
temporary names .
MOTION: Bentley moved, seconded by Harris, to accept
the Staff recommendations for the official names of
(( the parks .
Anderson noted that he thought the park with the proposed
name of Willow Park did not have any willows in it .
Lambert said they would put some in if it doesn't
have any.
VOTE ON THE MOTION: Motion carried unanimously.
F. Report of Director of Public Works
1 . Approve Layout Plan for TH5LCSAH 4 Intersection (Reso-
lution No . 87-42) - — —
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Director of Public Works Dietz referred to his memo
of February 12, 1987 summarizing the pertinent issues
regarding the layout . He said there are some potential
problems with signalization that he addressed in the
memo .
MOTION: Bentley moved, seconded by Harris, to adopt
Resolution No . 87-42, CSAH 4 Layout Approval (Luther
Way to Terry Pine Drive) . Motion carried unanimously.
XI . NEW BUSINESS
There was none .
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X I I . ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Pidcocjc moved, seconded by Anderson, to adjourn the
meeting at 11 : 43 PM. Motion carried unanimously .
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