HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 06/06/1989 EDEN PRATRTE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED MINUTES
TUES:IDAY, JUNE 6, 1989 7 : 30 PM CITY HALL (7- nUNCTL CHAMFERS
7600 Executive Drive
COUNCIL MEMBERS : Mayor Gary Peterson, Richard Anderson,
Jean Harris, Patricia Pjdcork , and
Douglas Tenpas
CITY COUNCIL STAFF: City Manager Carl J . Jullie, Assistant
to the City Manager Craig Dawson, City
Attorney Roger Pauly, Director of
Planning Chris Enger, Director of
Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources
Robert Lambert, Director of Public
Works Eugene A . Dietz, and Recording
Secretary Deb r?,61und
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL : All members present .
COMMENDATIONS FOR P 1281 FDEN _R_&LR_LK rPIR�LN 3GLEAN-TJP
DAY AND KE I.Pr. KRUGER . RECIPIENT OF T14E HORATIO ALGER AWARD
Mayor Peterson presented commendations to all those present who had
participated in the 1989 Spring Clean-Up Day, and to Kellee Kruger for
her award .
I . APPROVAL OE_ AQZNI? k
Anderson moved, seconded by Harris to approve the Agenda as
published and amended .
ADDITIONS:
Add item X .A . 2 ., Ciattils and the Lot between Hampton Inn &
Residence Inn . Add item X . A . 3, Safety Issues on County Road
4 . Add Item X .A. 4.. 4th of July Celebration . Add Item X . A . 5,
Public Access on Bryant Lake .
Motion carried unanimously.
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Pidcock moved, seconded by Anderson to continue the three
sets of minutes to the June 20, 1989 City Council Meeting .
Motion carried unanimously.
A . r—l..e ! License List,
B. Res .�2don Q� 89 88 An how z.i�na the T.s_suaDee 000
.l_n I i uQ-tX-ial Refundln!z Rev2nue Bonds f Kinder-Care
Leah! Centgrs , Inc
C . Approva_l—af—Senior Citizen_ Discount
D . Soon R Ldge Neighborho-od Petition
E. Ap rove B � n_Er nlo_ Park anc Wyndham_ ECnc>I _ Park for
Tens you Con�a-tzuct on
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A_p�rove Plans_n Sne ifi.cation for Storm Sewer-
and CSAH
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N . Re_ ,ejve Fe. a iIIty;St9d_y for Bluff Road St.r-=t a pd
Utility _Im Qveenents and Sgt Public Hearing„
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Anderson moved, seconded by Harris to approve items A
through R on the Consent Calendar .
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Harris asked If the yard waste would go to compost .
Dawson replied that Hennepin County was nearing a final
decision on a site for yard waste disposal .
Peterson asked if a compost and a disposal facility were
In the same category. Dawson replied that they were not
the same and were two -separate facilities at separate
locations . Peterson then question the language of Item I
related to collection units. Dawson replied that the
distinction was that they did not use a common dumpsters .
This wording was meant to include 4-and 3-plex units which
were responsible for their own trash disposal and did not
use a common dumpster . Peterson then requested that the
wording be clarified . Pauly noted that the wording was
clarified In the ordinance .
CLERK'S_7s,ICEN1gE
Tt,-npas asked for clarificatinn on the dog license kennel
permit and how many dogs would be allowed . Jullie replied
that there was a maximum number of dogs allowed . Tenpas
then asked If this was allowed in a residential area .
Pidcock believed that a certain amount of acreage was
needed to allow a kennel . Jullie replied that at times
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the acreage requirement was waived ,and .added that the main
concern was how the owner cared for the animals ,
ITEM R
Harris asked if the City offered a cafeteria plan for
benefits . Jullie replied no . Jullie added that the
wording would also be clarified regarding the program for
reimbursement for dependent care services .
Motion to approve the items on the consent calendar
carried unanimously.
IV. R_"_RLIC HEARINGS
A . RV-P-,Ftt?GK SHORES by Scenic Heights Investment . Request for
Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-22 on 13 acres,
Preliminary Plat of 19 . 77 Acres into 17 single family
lets, 2 outlots , and road right-of-way. Location : East
of County Road No . 4, north and east of Lake Shore Drive .
(ordinance No . 13-89 - Rezoning from Rural to R1-22;
Resolution No . 89-104 - Preliminary Plat ) Continued from
May 3.6, 1989 Council meeting
Jullie reported that changes had been made to the grading
plan and the tree restoration issues .
Bob Smith, representing the proponent, stated that
currently the property consisted of two parcels zoned RI-
22 and two parcels zoned Rural . The request: was for
subdivision approval for 15 lots with 3 variances required
due to the 80-foot building pad depth requested by Staff .
Smith did not believe the deeper pads were necessary
because of the wider lots and the fact that shallower
homes would be built on these lots . Smith noted that
other homes had been approved by the City which did not
have 80-foot building pad depths. He stated that the
homes would be in the $250, 000 to $375, 000 range .
Peterson asked If the restriction was on the building pad
size or construction limits . Enger replied that the
construction limit and the building pad depth were the
same - there would be 80 feet allowed for a home to be
built. Staff was concerned about the homeowners buying
the lots and then requesting variances for decks, etc .
Sm I th stated that construction of a deck on these lots
would not be allowed because of conservancy zones.
Smith recommended that the building pads be between 55
feet and 75 feet and the street moved back approximately
18 feet . He believed this to be a viable :solution, which
would not cause any problems with the Shoreland Ordinance .
Smith did not believe that the previously recommended
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zoning of R1-44 would be appropriate because of the loss
of an additional lots .
Smith reported that the utilities would be ey tended from
Meadowvale and Red Oak ntrves . The holding pond would
have enough area; however , some grading would be necessary
on the Mark Olson property, which Olson had agreed to .
This plan would reduce the cost of the storm st2wer . Smith
noted that the Engineering Staff had briefly reviewed
this plan and that by 2nd Reading the proponent would have
full approval of the owner and the Engineering Staff
related to the best route for the storm sewer . ti
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Smith stated that the initial grading would be for the
streets and utilities within the wooded areas; outolde of
the wooded areas would be grading for the building pads
and Scenic Heights Road, which would result in a
significant tree savings . The initial grading would only
result in approximately 190 caliper inches of tree loss .
Mr . Hoff, attorney for the proponent , requested that his
letter dated June 5, 1989 be entered into the public
record . After several meetings with Staff, Hoff believed
that a compromise had been reached . The proponent would
comply with the tree replacement policy for those trees
removed as a result of his construction activities and in
addition would have the appropriate restrictions added
into the Developer ' s Agreement . The two variances would
no longer be necessary based on Mr . Smith ' s presentation .
Mr . Gilk would bear the risk for proceeding with the
smaller building pads . Hoff requested that the revised
plans he approved with the minor modifications presented
by Mr . Smith and that the Council accept the compromise
proposal reached between Staff and himself .
Enger reported that Staff had met with the proponent and
had discussed a number of methods to mitigate the tree
loss at the time of construction as a result of the
subdivision . The City could compromise . Enger stated
that if the City Council believed that the Tree
Replacement Policy could be used as a mitigation too] , the
proponent would be required to guarantee and replace the
trees removed at the time of construction when the streets
and utilities were provided . He believed that the impact
should be mitigated, but the developer believed that with
restriction placed on the lots the burden should be borne
by the builders and homeowners . By placing the burden of
tree replacement on the property it could have an affect
on the sale of the lots . The City' s burden would be to
the extent that documents sometimes get lost in closing
and the owners could become upset when they would apply
for a building permit and find out about the restrictions
on the lot . Enger did not believe this to be a positive
solution for the proponent or the City. Enger stated that
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the proponent ' s new figures of 190 caliper inches of tree
loss had not been verified by Staff because a new grading
plan was being presented tonight . Encler believed that
Staff needed more time to review this new proposal to
determine the actual impact to the property. Another
issue which had not been resolved was whether the
utilities would be privately or publicly Petitioned .
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Enger reported that the RO-foot building pact size was used
as a practical measure for Staff to determine the impact
to the property. If the proponent was will my to accept
the risk of using smaller building pad sizes, it would be �
acceptable and it would be noted in the Developer ' s
Agreement . Enger also noted that any hardship would not
substantiate a variance request .
Enger stated that the City's Tree Replacement Policy was a
means approved by the City to mitigate the loss of trees
due to land alteration . Enger noted that to date no other
developers have suggested any difficulty in adhering to
this policy . Staff believed that the subdivision of the
property caused the need for land alteration and the
issues related to the alteration should be dealt with at
the time of development .
ff Lambert reported that the proponent was being requested to
t construct an asphalt trail to connect to the existing
trail along Scenic Heights Road .
Peterson questioned the. proposed change in the road
alignment . Enger replied that he had not seen this change
in the road alignment until this evening . Peterson then
asked if the Council was being requested to approve the
plan and trust that the issues would be resolved by the
2nd Reading . Smith replied that the change in the road
alignment had been offered as an alternative; however, the
road could stay in its present location .
Harris asked what the benefit would be for the change in
the road alignment . Smith replied that building pad sizes
could be reduced on the 3 lots with the proposed
realignment of the road .
Pidcock asked whether the Parks, Recreation, and Natural
Resources Commission had discussed any other trails in
this area, especially around the lake . Lambert replied
there would be no connection available . Pidcock believed
that the City was trying to get trails around the lakes .
Lambert replied that the trail would not connect to any
other trail in the future .
Anderson asked if there wtoitlu be a connection from Red Oak
Drive to the city park . [,amber. t replied that the park
located at the Old City Hall site would serve this area .
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Anderson then asked how the residents of this subdivision
would get to the park . Lambert replied the residents
would have to go along County Road 4 . Lambert replied
that with the Cedar Ridge development the roads were
proposed to connect to Corral Lane and Mitchell Road .
Anderson stated that the residents would be able to see
the lake, but would have to walk 2 . 5 miles to use i t .
Lambert replied when the land to the south of Cedar Ridge
developed a connection would be made . Lambert added that
a sidewalk system would be up to the neighbors . Anderson
believed that the City needed to plan ahead of time .
Lambert stated that this road would connect to the
neighborhood to the south . Smith noted that a sidewalk
which would connect to Meadowvale Drive had been
recommended by the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources
Commission. Smith added that a sidewalk would be
constructed in the subdivision.
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Tenpas believed that the tree loss would be the same, the
only difference being that the burden of replacement would
now be on the homeowner . He believed that the tree loss
was a critical issue and the objective should be to save
as many trees as possible .. The homeowner needed to be
.aware of the burden of tree replacement when purchasing
the home if the restriction was noted in the Developer 's
Agreement . Enger replied that he agreed that by the lots
not being graded at this time trees could be saved;
however, Staff would prefer to have the tree issues
-resolver] prior to homeowners being involved . Enger stated
that with this compromise the homeowner would be
responsible for a tree inventory and would have to come up
with a surety for the tree loss. The Staff would be
responsible for dealing with each individual homeowner .
Tenpas stated that If the lots did not sell then the
developer would bear the burden.
Harris asked what the tree loss would be if the road was
realigned . Tenpas stated that the Council was relying
only on the developer 's calculations at this time and
believed that this should be referred back to Staff .
Harris believed that the two important issues were tree
loss and the variance request for the building pads .
Harris then asked when the trees would be replaced by the
developer . Enger replied that there was some flexibility:
It could be done when the rough grading was finished or
toward the end of the road construction .
Peterson believed that only because the project was
relatively small and that Mr . Gilk had proven to be a
responsible developer in the past slid this compromise made
sense . He further staged that if this was a larger
development the City would not be- able to monitor t'hi:s
type of compromise. Peterson recommended that signs be
posted on the lots which would be affected which clearly
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stated the tree replacement requirements . He he ieved
that enforcement of the tree replacement by the homeowners
could be difficult .
Tenpas asked how many other areas in the City would be
similar to this one which needed to be addressed .
Anderson believer] that Staff was being asked to be
responsible for the wooded lots within the City .and that
with this compromise the burden was now being placed on
the City and not on the developer . The City would have to
inspect the lots and he believed this to be a complete
policy change from what was currently In place . Enger
concurred with Mayor Peterson that this would only make
sense on the smaller areas . Enger noted that the Council
would be having the same d iocussions as tonight with the
developer with 8 individUal homeowners and did not believe
this to be a practical long-term solution .
Pidcock was concerned about the lack of access to a public
lake from the south side of Red Rock Lake . Peterson
replied that there had been a trail system program in
place which identified the trails in Eden Prairie and the
City Council did not have a policy which provided trails
all alon5 the lakes . Pidcock stated that Eden Prairie was
becoming crowded and she would like the residents to be
able to walk around the lakes and have access to th<_•m .
Peterson recommended that the City Council have a workshop
session to discuss trail systems in Eden Prairie .
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Tenpas asked if the Tree Replacement Policy issue was
totally an economic issue . Gilk replied that he believed
that the homeowners and builders should have the same
responsibility as the developer to replace and conserve
the trees Gilk added that he supported the conservation
efforts of the City; however, this was an extensively i
wooded area and the cost of providing a surety bond and
replacing the trees would create a substantial financial
burden .
Kathy Anderson, 6420 Craig Drive, asked why two of the
lots could not be combined . Peterson stated that
combining lots cost money from the developers standpoint .
Anderson believed that the homeowners would want the trees
replaced on the lots .
Nancy Nicolay, 16011 Lakeshore Drive, requested that this
Project not be approved until the exact road alignment had
been determined . Peterson stated that the plan could be
approved subject to approval of the road alignment prier,
to 2nd treading. Nicolay stated that she had spent many
hours working out the previous road alignment . She noted
that she had an option to buy the Harry Rogers property,
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which wool d be of fected by a change in the a ignment .
Smith replied that discussions had taken Place with Mr.
Rogers . He noted that the realignment of the road would
move the road further away from the Rogers property.
Nicolay agreed that direct access, to Red Rock Lake would
be in the best interest of the City, but she was disturbed
because she had believed that everything was final and now
everything was being changed at the last minute . Peterson
asked Nicolay if she believed this would adversely affect
her property if the road were moved closer to the lake .
Nicolay replied that she could not speak for her
grandfather, Mr . Rogers . Nicolay was concerned that her
yard would be used as park land.
Dietz asked if the utilities would he private or publicly
petitioned . Gilk replied that the utilities would be
privately installed.
There were no further comments from the audience .
Harris moved, seconded by Tenpas to close the public
hearing and approve Ist Reading of Ordinance No . 13-89 for
Rezoning .
Pauly asked that this motion be subject to the conditions
in the Developer 's Agreement .
Peterson stated that he would reluctantly support the
motion only because a 2nd Reading was necessary. Peterson
added that he was disappointed that the plan was at the
City Council level and road alignments were still being
negotiated and a report to the Council from Staff on this
matter was not available .
Anderson stated that the responsibility was on the City
Council because this was officially the last public
hearing. He believed that this proposal would present
problems for the City in the future and because the exact
road alignment had not been determined, he would not
support the motion. Anderson also noted that he was not
pleased with the compromise being made regarding the tree
replacement policy.
Peterson stated that the Council did have a road alignment
.and a recommendation for possibly a better alignment . in
voting for the motion Peterson believed that he was voting
for the alignment as presented in the Council ' s packet and
that which was currently agreed upon with Staff .
Pldcock :;tested that she would not support the motion until
a definite agreement had been reached . I
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Tenpas stated that he was comfortable with the alternative
road alignment being addressed at the 2nd Reading . He
believed that the tree replacement issue needed more work .
Harris recommended the following conditions be part of the
motion: 1 ) Approve the recommendations in the Staff
reports, 2 ) Approve the compromise proposed by Staff
regarding the tree replacements, 3 ) Proponent would agree
not to Make any variance requests related to the 55-foot
building pad size, 4 ) Reach a decision regarding the road
alignment, either of which was acceptable to the Council
at this time, 5 ) Add a section to the Developer ' s
Agreement regarding notification to the property owners
regarding the tree replacement stipulations . Pauly
recommended that a separate agreement be written regarding
the notification of the potential buyers of the property
of the tree replacement, setback, and building pad
restrictions placed on the property.
Gilk stated that he would be comfortable with a two-week
conti nuance . He added that he did not want the Council to
V think that he was trying to push anything through .
Tenpas asked if an agreement on road alignment could be
reached in two weeks . Dietz stated that he could riot be
sure that it could be completely resolved .
Pauly stated that tie believed that the road realignment
was done in part to avoid the tree replacement policy
issue and was an attempt to get assurance from the City.
Pauly noted that the City did not have to give an approval
or a denial based on the road alignment .
Peterson believed that there would be merit in a two week
continuance and further. negotiations . He noted that a
rezoning issue would require 4 affirmative votes .
Anderson commented that he remembered when the City did
not have a tree replacement policy and did not want to go
through those times again. He added that from comments tie
had received from the residents, they liked having the
tree replacement policy.
Harris withdrew her motion .
MOT I QA:
Pidcock moved, seconded by Fi-arris to continue this item to
the June 20, 1989 City Council meeting. Motion carried 4-
1 . Tenpas voted "NO"
B . tV_E__aQjL7'H by BRW,, Inc . Request for Planned Unit
D,.:velopment Concept Amendment on approximately 18 acres,
1-omprehensive Guide Plan Change from Neighhorhood
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Commercial and open Space to Regional Commercial on 9 . 07
acres , Planned Ur.it Development District Review on
approximately 18 acres, with waivers, and Zoning District
Change from Rural to C-Reg-Ser on 9 . 07 acres, and
Preliminary Plat of 13 acres into 2 lots for construction
of a 25, 248 square foot theater complex . Location : East
of Highway #169 , south of Medcom nozilevard . ( Resolution
No. 89-124 - PUD concept Amendment to overall Preserve
South Planned Unit Development; Resolution No . 89 -125 -
Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment; Ordinance No. 17-89-
PTJD- 4-89 - PUD District and Rezoning; Resolution No, 89- y
126 - Preliminary Plat ) ¢
Jullic reported that notice of this public hearing had
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been mailed to 172 surrounding property owners and had
been published in the May 24, 1989 issue of the Eden
Prairie News .
Ed Flaherty, representing the proponent, stated that the
project had started in 1987 . Several other lases such as
high-density office, a strip mall , high-rise residential $
and medical use had been considered and it was determined
that the movie theater was the most appropriate use .
Flaherty also stated that several neighborhood meetings
(( had been held .
t. Miles Lindberg, representing the proponent, stated that
the proposed movie theater use was consistent with the
traffic generation allowed for the area . The theater
would not need to rely on direct access or view from a
highway. Residential areas surrounded the proposed
development . The plan was to subdivide the property into
two lots with the second lot being used for proof-of-
parking . The movie theater would occupy approximately 8
acres with the second lot consisting of approximately 5
acres . The theater would be located at the north end of
the property with the parking area located to the south .
This plan would keep the activity of the theaters away
from the residential areas . A sidewalk and driveway would
extend all around the building . The street plan was
designed based on the extension of Medcom Boulevard to
Franlo Road . All utility details had been worked out with
Staff. The DNR and the Watershed District had given their
approvals for the project . A conservation easement was
provided to maintain the open area . A trail connection
had been discussed with the Park & Recreation department .
The landscape flan had been revised to limit the impact to
the neighboring residential areas . The parking lot would
be terraced with berming and landscaping provided
throughout . The setback had been increasedalong the
Pastern boundary. Retaining wally would he constructed .
The extension of Medcom Boulevard would not have an impact
on the site . The exterior of the building would be
constructed of brick, glass , and metal . The building
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height would be 32 feet . The s i gnage- for the fa,:, i 1 i ty
would consist of a marquee and another identification
sign .
Flaherty gave a slide presentation which summarized the
proposal . He stated that Cinema rk was a quality
organization and he believed that this movie theater would
be one of the finest in Minnesota . Flaherty gave the
following reasons to support the Comprehensive Guide Plan
Change : 1 ) The technical interpretation of regional use,
while other communities considered this neighborhood
commercial, 2 ) the impact on the residents had been
mitigated with berming and landscaping, 3 ) the proposed
use was the best land use alternative, 4 ) he was committed
to owning the Property long term and being active in the
management of the business . Flaherty further believed
that all the issues had been positively resolved and ,
therefore, a Guide Plan change was warranted .
Enger reported that this item had been reviewed at several E
Planning Commission meetings and had received approval at
the May 8, 1989 meeting by a 4-2 vote based on the
recommendations outlined in the Staff Report . Enger noted
that much of the concern had been for the screening and
buffering of the residential areas . Enger recommended a
that the berming be increased in height . A safer access
would be from Medcom Boulevard to Franlo Road once Medcom
was extended . The present access did not rely heavily on
access to Highway 169 . t
Lambert reported that the Parks, Recreation & Natural
Resources commission had reviewed this item at its June 5,
1989 meeting and recommended approval on a 4-3 vote . The
main discussion had centered around screening and noise
mitigation.
Tenpas asked how many of the Planning Commission members
had walked the property. Enger replied that all of the
Commissioners voting yes had walked the property.
Peterson asked for clarification on the lighting proposed
and the pedestrian flow from the building to the parking
lot . Flaherty replied that the lighting would be 24 feet
in height and would be downcast . Flaherty noted that the
main concern by the residents had been the headlights .
The parking lot had been terraced to direct the headlights
down to mitigate this concern . Lindberg replied that the
islands would have pedestrian ramps through them and exits
would come from each theater .
Harris asked what was the purpose of the game room.
Flaherty replied that the ,lame room was to provide
entertainment before and after the movie .
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Harris asked Dietz if there would be left turns allowed
onto Highway N169 . Dietz replied that Left turns would be
allowed until Medcom Boulevard was extencled .
Tenpas asked what the reasoning was for not having a left-
turn lane into the Lariat Center . Dietz replied that a
turn lane would interfere with the spacing of traffic for
Highway 169 .
Pidcock asked if the parking lots would be video
monitored . Flaherty replied that there would be workers W
at the theater cleaning up after the last movie had ended .
Bill Horn, 11375 Boulder Bay Road , asked if this project
was contingent on the extension of Medcom Boulevard .
Dietz replied that the City was looking at a feasibility
study for the extension of Medcom Boulevard . The site was
designed with provisions that- allowed for the extension of
Medcom Boulevard .
Mark Pfister , 11929 Joy Circle, had been asked to
represent the neighborhood to the southeast of the
proposed site . The residents were very proud of their
neighborhood . A slide presentation was given depicting
the neighborhood . The residents believed that a
significant traffic impact would occur on Grier Lane .
t Pfister noted that the streets were constructed for
residential traffic. . A Comprehensive Guide Plan was being
requested on this site and Pfister noted that a Guide Plan
change had already been allowed at the Lariat Center ;
therefore, reducing the buffer area in half . Pfister
believed that the City Council would be setting a
precedent . The designated open space would also see a
significant reduction . Pfister noted that the residents
already in this area had purchased their homes based on
the City's Comprehensive Guide Plan designation and did
not believe that it was appropriate to change that
designation after the fact . The residents believed that
the project should be denied based on the requested change
in the Comprehensive Guide Plan and the incompatible use
with a residential area based on the hours of operation
being in the evening and on weekends, generating
Intolerable noise and traffic levels . The residents were
concerned that their property values and duality of life
would be reduced if this development were allowed to
proceed . The residents believed that the noise from the
proposed development would disturb their privacy, outside
social gatherings , and their sleep because of the late
shows . The traffic would be concentrated and not random
as with other possible land uses . The residents also
believed that the times the traffic would increase were
not compatible with a residential neighborhood. Pfister
stated that the project had been planned around the
extension of Medcom Boulevard, which he believed would
r-it;y (7ounctl Minutes 14 June 6 , 1989
increase traffic significantly for Grier Lane . The
residents would prefer some type of office use rather than
retail use because they believed ieved that, the t r:a f f is and
noise patterns would be more compatible with a residential
neighborhood .
Joe Weber, 11917 Joy Circle, believed that the developer
had presented false arguments regarding the fact that this
proposed use would be better than other uses and further
believed that the project should be judged on its own
merit .
Tom Walters, 12490 Porcupine Court, stated that he was
representing himself and had been asked to speak for his
neighborhood . Walters believed that there were four major
problems with the development : 1 ) The theater proposal
Itself, 2 ) Deviation from the Comprehensive Guide Plan, 3 )
Unde f i ned parameters for a Comprehensive Guide Plan
Change, and 4 ) Poor traffic flow . Walters presented
further written explanation of the objections for the
above mentioned items . Walters believed that with the
extension of Medcom Boulevard the neighborhood traffic
would increase . Walters recommended that the project be
denied . Walters believed that a formal study show ld be
conducted regarding water run-off and traffic .
Wayne Mueller, 8710 Grier Lane, asked why the City needed
8 more movie theaters and what would happen to the site if
Cinemark was not successful . Peterson replied that the
site would most likely be developed as office use.
Mueller then asked what Cinemark 's track record was for
successful developments . Enger replied that he did not
believe that it was necessary to have the theaters on this
particular site; however, the theaters could contribute to )
the downtown area . Flaherty replied that in the last
seven years Cinemark had not closed one theater and t
currently had 400 theaters in operation . Flaherty added
that the theater was designed to be able to be converted
to office uses if the movie theaters were not successful .
Rich Jensen, 8680 Grier Lane, stated that the proponent
was asking that the second lot also be rezoned . Jensen
believed that this should be kept for public waters and
the proponent should be obligated to comply with shoreland
regulations . He believed that to approve the rezoning of
the second lot would be in violation of State Laws .
Lee Johnson, an owner of property along Franlo Road,
stated that he had expected to have a parking lot adjacent
to his property and had found the developers very
cooperative in addressing his concerns . Johnson did not
agree, however, with the circulation and blocking.
Johnson had planned to develop his property for
residential use and believed that additional screening
City ('(�t.incil Minutes 15 June 6, 1989
would be required on the eastern boundary and that
possibly a fence would be appropriate to block the homes
from the headlights, otherwise JohnCon believed that he
would have to downgrade his plans .
Chuck Pufahl, 8560 Franlo Road, stated that his property
bordered this development and he would not be able to see
the project . He believed that the project should be
allowed to proceed and added that the proponent had proven
in the past that he developed quality projects . Pufahl
requested that a large oak tree be saved if possible which
was close to his property line . Mueller asked Pufahl if
he had anything to gain financially by supporting this
project. Pufahl replied that he did not .
Mike Doherty, $716 Grier Lane, asked if the DNR had signed
off on this project . Lindberg replied that the proponent
had met on site with the DNR and had determined that there
would be no impact on the wetland area; however , there was
another formalizing process which still needed to be
completed .
Mike Wallace, 8722 Grier Lane, asked how the proponent had
determined this particular use for the property . Flaherty
replied that he had looked at the trade area and
determined that this would be a regional use and would
generate regional traffic on regional roads and not
neighborhood road systems . Flaherty believed that those
using the facility would take the most convenient route,
not the most direct .
Mueller asked If Franlo Road was considered a regional
road . Dietz replied that it was considered a collector
road . Peterson added that Franlo Road had been designed
to be wider as a collector road .
Pidcock asked Lambert if this project would be in
violation of the Shoreland Ordinance . Lambert replied
that the Shoreland Ordinance had been developed over 3
years ago and that Eden Lake was considered by the DNR to
be a man-made holding area and, thezefore, was not subject
to the Shoreland Management Ordinance.
Peterson commended all of the residents making
presentations . Peterson stated that a number of the
concerns raised related to the Comprehensive Guide Plan
Change . Peterson assured that residents that anytime a
change was made in the Comprehensive Guide Plan it was
done only after very careful and thorough study . He added
that a Neighborhood Commercial designation allowed for a
50, 000 square-foot structure to be build and the proposed
development would only be one-half of that size . Peterson
also believed that the proposal before the Council would
be a less intense use of the property. �
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rt Anderson stated that the proposed project would fit into
the area, would benefit the major center area, was
compatible with other adjacent land iir es, would aid in the
development of the downtown area, and will help attract
regional trade to Eden Prairie . Anderson believed that
this development would have only a minor effect on the
residential areas adjacent to it .
Tenpas stated that if the theater was not successful a
more intense use could be developed on this site . Tenpas
noted that another major concern of the residents had been
traffic. Tenpas believed that from a safety issue it
would be better to have the traffic later rather than
during the day, and added that it was a definite benefit
that the traffic wou?d not be during the peak hours .
Tenpas stated that the theaters would draw business from a
larger area which would be beneficial to other businesses
In Eden Prairie . Tenpas asked the residents if there had
beer► an increase in noise since Applehees had been
constructed . Pfister replied that there had been an
increase . Tenpas then stated that he had walked the area
and did not believe that the residents on Porcupine Court
could see the project at all and the residents on Joy
Circle would only be able to view the parking lot . Tenpas
also questioned how much of the noise would be heard by
the residents . Tenpas stated that he would support the
project .
There were no further comments from the audience .
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Anderson moved, seconded by Pidcock to close the Public
Hearing and adopt Resolution No . 89-124 for PUD Concept
Amendment . i
Pidcock stated that the Council was voting for the benefit
of the City as a whole and believed that this project
would be good for Eden Prairie .
Peterson stated that he believed that this project would
be the most benign use for the property .
Tenpas requested that Staff do whatever was possible to
mitigate the traffic problems .
Harris stated that this vas a difficult decision , the
neighborhoods had made compelling arguments; however, she
believed that this project would add to the recreational
facilities available in the City
Motion carried unanimously .
City Cc.unci I Minutes 17 June 6, 1989
MnTZON•
Anderson moved, seconded by Pidcock to adopt Resolution
No . 89-125 for Comprehensive G+iide Plan Amendment .
Peterson asked if it was essential to approve a
Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment on both lots . Enger
replied no . Lindberg stated that he had understood that
it was necessary to rezone the second lot because of the
proof-of-parking requirement . Enger replied that he did
not believe that an application had been made to rezone
the second lot and, therefore, the Council could not act
on that request .
Motion carried unanimously.
M�ION :
Andersen moved, seconded by Pidcock to approve 1st Reading
of Ordinance No. 17-89-PUD-4-89 for PUD District and
Rezoning. Motion carried unanimously.
MQTION•
Anderson moved, seconded by Pidcock to adopt Resolution
No . 89-126 approving the Preliminary Plat and to direct
_ Staff to prepare a Development Agreement incorporating
Committee and Staff recommendations . Motion carried
unanimously.
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C. COUN RY GLEN by Coffman Development . Request for Zoning
District Change from Rural to R1-13 . 5 on 9. 3 acres, and
Preliminary Plat of 9 . 3 acres into 20 single family lots,
1 outlot, and road right-of-way. Location: South of
Townliney Road, west of Claycross Way. (Ordinance No. 1.8-
89, Rezoning; Resolution No . 89-129, Preliminary Plat)
Jullie reported that notice of this public hearing had
been mailed to 65 surrounding property owners and had been
published in the May 24, 1989 issue of the Eden Prairie
News .
Ron 8astyr, representing they proponent, stated that the
proponent concurred with the Staff recommendations and he
was available to answer any questions
Enger reported that this item had been reviewed by the
Planning Commission at the May 8 and May 22, 1989 meeting
and had recommended approval of the project unanimously at
the May 22, 1989 meeting based on the recommendations
outlined in the Staff Report .
Lambert reported that this proposal h P p p had been reviewed by
the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission at
city Cr-,unr11 Minutee. 18 7une 6, 1989
its June 5, 1989 meeting and recommended approval of the
project with the addition that trees be provided to screen
both boundaries of outlot A . Bastyr Mated that the
proponent concurred .
Anderson asked If the trail would he signed as a
prospective trail . Lambert replied that the trail might
never go through this area . Anderson believed that it was
Important that it be signed as a possibility.
There were no further comments From the .audience.
MOTI oN
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Harris moved, seconded by Pidcock to close the, public
hearing and approve 1st Reading of Ordinance. No. 18-89 for
Rezoning . Motion carried unanimously.
MOT I -N
Harr i s moved, seconded by Pidcock to adopt Resolution No.
89-129 approving the Preliminary Plat .and to Direct Staff
to prepare a Development Agreement incorporating
Commission and Staff recommendations . Motion carried
unanimously.
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D. vIF�TN�Pg S�_�N _� X ANSION by Fortier and Associates,
Inc . Request for Site Plan Review within the I-5 zoning
district on 6. 7 acres with variances to be reviewed by the F
Board of Appeals for construction of an addition to a
building. Location: 7000 Washington Avenue South .
(Resolution No . 89-127 - Site Plan Approval )
Jull ie reported that notice of the public hearing had been
mailed to 11 surrounding property owners and published in
the May 24, 1989 issue of the Eden Prairie News.
Enger reported that this Item had been reviewed at the May
81 1989 Planning Commission meeting and had received
approval on a 6-0 vote based on the recommendations
outlined in the May 5, 1989 Staff Report .
There were no comments from the audience .
MOTT ON :
Pidc.=ock moved, seconded by Harris to close the Public
Hearing and adopt Resolution No. 69 -127 for Site Plan
Approval . motion carried unanimously.
E . c)L TT CAE, Q9� 89 by Alex Dorenkemper .. Request f or
Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-22 on 2. 17 acres
with variances to be reviewed by the Board of Appeals,
Preliminary Plat of 2 . 17 acres into 3 single family lots .
City Council Minutes 19 June 5, 1989
Location : North of Dell Road .
Jullie reported that notice of the public hearing had been
mailed to 25 surrounding property owners and had been
published in the May 24 , 1989 issue of the Eden Prairie
News .
Alex Dorenkemper , 18925 Pioneer Trail , stated that he had
been turned down four times on this project . Dorenkemper
did not believe that the City Council or the City Attorne y
had ever known all the details . He added that he had
written several letters over a 5 1/2-month period to the
City and had presented a copy of the original Building
Permit for the Wilson home. Dorenkemper stated that he
had sold two lots pending preliminary plat approval , which i
he had never received.
Enger reported that the Planning Commission had reviewed
this item at the May 8 , 1989 meeting and recommended
denial of the request on a 6-0 vote based on the Staff
Report dated May 5, 1989 . Enger noted that this was the
exact request which had resulted in a lawsuit against the
City in which the City prevailed .
Dor. einkemper stated that the courts had never known about
Outlot A and, therefore, the court had not ruled on this
Issue.
Harris asked if the lots all had homes on them and if
septic systems were on all of the lots . Enger replied
that not all the lots had homes .
There were no further comments from the audience .
MOUQN:
Anderson moved, seconded by Harris to close the Public
Hearing and direct Staff to prepare a Resolution of Denial
with Findings on the Outlot A. Crestwood 89 application .
Peterson stated that the reasons for denial outlined in
the Staff Report were compelling ones .
Motion carried unanimously.
F. TIRES PLUS, by M . Austin Smith . Request for Site Plan
Approval for Eden Prairie Auto Mall to allow a Tires Plus
sign on the building 's northwest side which does not have
a sign band designation . Location : 8453 Joiner Way.
( Resolution No . 89-130 - Site Plan Approval )
Jullie reported that the notice of this public hearing had
been mailed to 17 surrounding property owners and
published in the May 24, 1989 issue of the Eden Prairie
City council Minutes, 20 •71-111H 6 , 1989
News .
Enger reported that this request comes about because of
the newly-adopted Site Plan Review Ordinance . He added
that the proponent would like to add a sign on the west
side of the building, which would be consistent with the
City ' s Sign Ordinance .
The proponent stated that a pylon sign would he used to
list all of the tenants and that no other free-standing
sign would be approved for Tires Plus .
There were no further comments from the audience .
Pidcock moved, seconded by Harris to close the Public
Hearing and adopt Resolution No. 89-130 for Site Plan
approval . Motion carried unanimously.
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V. PAYMENT O _,_MAIMS
MO,-�N :
Anderson moved, seconded by Pidcock to approve Payment of
Claims No . 51008 through No . 51475 .
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ROLL CALL VOTE : Anderson, Harris, Pidcock, Tenpas, and
Peterson all voting "AYE".
VI . ORDNAIVCSRSO�UQN$
A . CAH�j 0 CENtr�,R by Hansen, Thorp, Pe l l i nen, Olson, Tnc .
Appeal from Decision of Board of Appeals and Request for
Preliminary Plat of 10 . 3 acres into 2 lots for
construction of a 65, 000 square foot office building.
Location : South of I-494 and West 78th Street, and north
of Anderson Lakes . (Resolution No . 89-122 - Preliminary
Plat )
Joe Ryan, Lexington Company, stated that the request was
to subdivide the property into two parcels of 5 acres
each . Collateral was provided on the entire parcel and
the proponent would like to have a construction loan
approved on the second lot . The proponent wanted to be
prepared for development in the future . Ryan noted that
the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the
lot separation unanimously. Ryan realized that this
property was a sensitive issue due to the lake and issues
were also raised regarding parking . A cross-easement had
been developed between Phases I & IT to provide parking
and the: parking agreement would go with the land in the
future and would become part of the public record .
City Cotinc_ il Minutes 21 June 6, 1989
CEnger reported that the proposal had received unanimous
approval by the Planning Commission ,and had been denied by
the Board of Appeals . The Planning Commission had
recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat with 8
conditions due to a concern for future_ development . Enger
stated that the Board of Appeals had denied the request
because a hardship had not been proven and it believed the
request to be strictly for economic reasons . Enger said
that the Council needed to determine how much the City
wanted to have deferred into the future .
Anderson asked if the property was originally proposed to
be split . Enger replied no.
Tenpas asked if the developer could have built a second
building . Enger replied that the proponent could have
constructed a second building . Tenpas believed that the
proponent was limited due to financing restrict ions .
Peterson asked if the original intent was to have a second
building attached to the first struct uxe . Fnger replied
that th:� second building was not to be attached . Peterson
then asked if the proponent could keep the financing and
sell half of the property. Ryan replied that it would be
possible to have two lenders on the property. Enger
stated that this would present a dilemma, having multiple
buildings on a site not owned by the same; developer .
Peterson asked what variance requests were being made .
Enger replied a height variance for the existing building,
setback variances, and a proof-of-parking variance .
Dale Hubred, 8065 Ensign Road , stated that he had met
several times with the developer and Staff . He noted that
the original building had been approved at 45 feet in
height, but was constructed at 52 feet and that many oak
trees were removed and never replaced as originally agreed
upon . Hubred stated that the project was designed as one
project and should be left as such because this proposal
would leave Phase I without parking . Hubred asked what
would happen with the proponent not having an actual plan
before the City Council . The Board of Appeals had voiced
a concern about the request for future variances . Hubred
stressed that Phase I had not been completed as promised
Hubred said that 7 feet might not seem like a lot to the
Council , but when the building was on a hill it had the
appearance of a 10-story building .
Peterson stated that the fact that a specific plan was not
available at this time was not an issue . Peterson did
believe, however, that the unresolved requirements of the
original development should be addressed .
Tenpas stated that the Lexington Company was not the
original owner and the residents were talking about issues
City Council Minutes 22 June 6, 1989
which this developer had no control over .
Peterson believed that the City would not lose any control
over the project if the property were to be split .
Peterson understood the residents ' concern over
unfulfilled requirements .
Tenpas stated that the City had a Developer ' s Agreement
and the burden was on the City to see that these
requirements are upheld .
Peterson asked what items specifically had not been
fulfilled . Enger replied that landscaping had been
installed because trees had been removed which were not
designated to be taken; however, the landscaping that was
added also died and had not been replaced . Enger added
that to enforce all of the Developer 's Agreements
successfully would require additional Staff . Peterson
then asked If the landscaping was substantial . Enger
replied that the landscaping had been requested to help
mask the size of the building and had been substantial .
K-971— N:
Pidcock moved, seconded by Tenpas to adopt Resolution No.
89-122 approving the Preliminary Plat of the Cabriole
Center with the condition that the cross-easement
agreement for these parcels be executed prior to approval
of the Final Plat.
Pauly noted that In addition to the above requirements a
declaration of the easements was necessary. Ryan replied
that lot 2 would be for supplemental parking . Pauly
believed that this shou>_d be part of the conditions . and
that declaration of the easements would not be changed
without prior notification to the City.
Motion carried 4-1 . Anderson voted "NO" .
MQ�4�
Pidcock moved, seconded by Harris to reverse the Hoard of
Appeals decision and grant the variance subject to the
condition that the declaration of the easement be
executed, delivered , and filed and that Lexington Company
would enter into an agreement with the City to construct
the parking structure and that Lexington Company would not
agree to any modification of the easement without the
City's consent .
Anderson asked if this declaration related to all the
easements . Pauly replied that this was only related to
City Council Minutes 23 ,Tune 60 1989
parking acid did not modify the Conservation easement .
Motion carried 9-1 . Anderson voted "NO" .
B . Ordinance �oZ_N_ame Change - _pIain�n�.�14�c1_e t��L__?R V i �r
Ce u_t (Ordinance No . 15-89 )
Dietz reported that all concerned parties were in
agreement .
MOTC)N
Pidrock moved, seconded ►jy Anderson to approve lst Reading
of Ordinance No. 15-89 to change the name of Diamond
Circle to LaRivier Court . Motion carried unanimously.
VI I . P 'ITIONS, R QUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS_
A . Receive 100 Percent Pztit on f��r S iait.3�r�y Sewer.
Watermain, Storm SewCr and Street Paving f9K Propose
Qountry Road and ClaYQross Way with the Plat of Country
Glen and O-der Prepggattion of Plans and Pc_ f icat ions
I. . Q._ 52-171 (Resolution No . 89-113)
MOTIQtj:
Pidcock moved, seconded by Harris to adopt Resolution No
89-113 to order the Preparation of Plans and
Specifications for I .C. 52-171. Motion carried
unanimously.
WIT . tPnRTS„O ' ADV SORY�QgMM I LUDAa
A . MoI_a Term Study Committee - Recommendations far the
Mayoral Term
The Mayor left the room during this discussion .
Harris reported that the Study Committee unanimously
agreed that the Mayor 's term should be extended to 9
years . The committee believed that the decision-making
process would be improved and that the powers of the Mayor
were the same as any other Council member . The Study
Committee had surveyed 12 cities with 11 responding
favorably to the 4-year term of the Mayor .
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Tenpas added that the City could easily go from a 5-member
Council to a 7-member Council and that once a 7-member
Council were approved terms could change .
Anderson stated that he was pleased to see this proposal .
Anderson believed that a considerable amount of the
Mayor ' s time was taken away from the City when he was
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City COUI-Wil MinL1te6 24 June 6 , 1969
asked to run for office every two years and it also had an
added cost factor .
MOT I ON :
Harris moved, seconded by Pidcock to adopt the
recommendation to change the Mayoral term from 2 to 4
years beginning with the 1990 election .
Harris stated that the Committee would like public comment
when this item was going through the Ordinance adoption
process.
Motion carried 4-0-1 . Mayor Peterson was not present for
the vote .
MOTI c?td:
Tenpas moved, seconded by Pidcock to direct the City
Attorney to draft an ordinance changing the Mayoral term
from 2 years to 4 years. Motion carried 4-0-1 . Mayor
Peterson was not present for the vote .
IX . A 0IN °'SFFt_T3
X . #2POR,?'S a � FeER s__A012I .S_& dM1`41$ 14?N_S
A . Reports of CQunc__i_L Memo s
1 . Reschedule C3 tY unS, I Meet1nq o July 4 , 1989
MOTI ON :
Pidcock moved, seconded by Anderson to reschedule the July
4, 1989 City Council meeting to July 11, 1989 . Motion
carried unanimously.
2 . Ciatt_,i_js and Lot by Hamgton Inn
Pidcock asked what the City could do to have Ciatti •s
clean up the area in the back of Its building and also the
lot between. the Residence Inn and the Hampton Inn . Jullie
replied that the manager of Ciatti ' s had been notified and
had indicated that construction was still taking place at
this time .
3 . Sa_ tX_ ,s ued on_.G lgj ty- Rya?d-.JB.
Peterson requested Staff to review the pedestrian traffic
safety in the Round Lake Park and County Roars A4 area.
Peterson questioned If these areas were as safe as they
tr could be .
Tenpas added that it was frightening to see the children
City Council Minutes 25 .June 5, 1989
In these locations and also along County Road 018 .
Harris asked if there was any way the City could
discourage joggers from jogging in the street when
sidewalks and trails were available .
Pauly replied that he would review the issue .
4 .
Tenpas asked if more portable restrooms could be available
for the event . Tenpas added that he was also concerned
about the safety of the irides both at the 4th of July
Celebration and at Schooner Days. Peterson replied that
the rides were inspected by State inspectors .
5. im r vempnt of Public_ Acce_ss _qn�r.yant Lake
Anderson asked tf Hennepin County was rPsponslble to
upgrade this public access . Anderson added that it was
virtually impossible to launch a boat at this time .
MOTION :
Anderson moved, seconded by Pidcock to make- a formal
request that Suburban Hennepin County Park District put in
a concrete landing at the public access for Bryant Lake .
Motion carried unanimously.
B . RP�azt of City Mangggr
C . ReP �.Qff tY � ��Y
D . Report of Director of Pla n nc-i
E . Dir ct of Parks Recre tJ,_Q�_&_ NgtuXal Resources
1 . nth eti� Field �Q�� LQn i3 .P5?T
Lambert reported that Staff would be closing the Flying
Cloud Ball Fields this fall for renovation and would be
discussing limiting the number of days that a non-
irrigated field could be used .
Peterson stated that It was important that the Council be
Informed of any major change . Lambert replied that he
would be talking to all of the major athletic
associations .
2 . Re -.ort_..4s '_df�.�4n Re. re d T.
Lambert believed that the referendum failed because the
golf course became the issue . The recommendation from the
Parks, Recreation Natural Resources Commission was to
City counri 1 MLn►ates 26 J►iI'le- 6, 1989
come back with another referendum immediately with the
removal of Bluff Park and Miller P,ark ' s lighted ball
fields . Lambert added that this would not require
additional funds from the City for brochures, etc.
Anderson asked what the new proposed amount of the
referendum would be . Lambert replied $5,945, 000 .
Harris asked If the City would be able to purchase any of
the Bluff Park land . Lambert replied that the City was
looking at requesting land in lieu of park fees in the
Bluffs and Riley Creek areas . Lambert added that the City
was looking at other creative ways to acquire the land.
Harris believed that the land acquisition was very
important_
M0T.L?N
Anderson moved, seconded by Pidcock to proceed with the
Parks, Recreation & Natural Commissions recommendation to
present another. Bond Referendum for $5, 945, 000 to be
scheduled for August 8 , 1.989 .
Pauly noted that a certain period of time needed to elapse
before the same question could be presented to the public .
Lambert replied that this would not be the same question .
Tenpas believed that there was more public awareness of
tax issues . He added that a new City Hall was another
issue which needed to be addressed . Tenpas was not
comfortable returning to the public right away. Tenpas
asked for time for additional public input and further
believed that the referendum should be scaled down even
further .
Harris stated that she was not comfortable that a
referendu►n would pass right now.
Anderson stated that those that were critical of the
referendum have said that If the items were reduced It
would be acceptable to bring the referendum back right
away. Anderson added that the land acquisition was
Important as developers were buying up the land .
Peterson concurred with Councilmember Anderson that it
would be timely to come back with major modifications .
Peterson added that he had heard some of the same comments
about the golf course being the issue which caused the
referendum to fail . Peterson believed that if the two
parks for $400,000 were removed the residents would see a
major change
Pidcock asked what had been the cast of the Bluff Park .
Lambert replied $2 . 9 million . Pidcock then recommended
City Council Minutes 27 June 5, 1989
that two questions be presented : ane for land acquisition
and one for improvement projects . Lambert noted that this
had been discussed at great length at the Parks,
Recreation & Natural Resources Commission meeting and
members had concluded that this would not he advisable .
Pidcock commented that she too had heard that the golf
course was the main objection of the residents voting
"NO". Lambert believed that the golf course issue would
not be forgotten in three months .and added that neither
the committee nor. Staff had emphasized the golf course
use; therefore, it was recommended to eliminate Bluff Park
at this time .
LkMEVPt EN_T TO Mt3IL ON:
Harris moved, seconded by Pidcock to amend the amount to
$5, 545, 000 .
Tenpas believed that it would be difficult to get the same
people out to vote again . Tenpas believed that there
needed to be cooling-off period regarding taxes in
general .
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Motion to approve the Amendment carried 4-1 . Tenpas voted
�scu� Lon on the Orictina_ Motion.
Peterson relieved that this referendum reflected a
commitment to the park systems .
Anderson stated that he realized the mood of the
community, but also believed that the Council had an
obligation to the Community.
Tenpas stated that his concern was that the referendum
would fail again and the City would get nothing .
Anderson stated that this revised referendum figure would
be a bare minimum.
original motion carried 4-1 . Tenpas voted "NO" .
Pidcock stated that she would like to see two questions
presented . Peterson believed that the residents would be
upset because they would view this as not being reduced at
all , but only being split into two questions . Pidcock
stated that she had heard that the residents were upset
because they did not have a choice presented to then .
Harris believed that by a choice the residents had wanted
to pick and chose the projects they wanted to see
approved .
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F. Rgnort of Direct!�r of Public Works
G. R&port oinance4_C? r��tc�,r
XI . EW SUSI SS
XII . AQJUURNMFNT
WTI O
Tenpas moved, seconded by Pidcock to adjourn the meeting at
1 : 15 AM. Motion carried unanimously.
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