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EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2008 7:00 PM, CITY CENTER
Council Chamber
8080 Mitchell Road
CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Phil Young, Council Members Brad Aho, Sherry Butcher, Jon
Duckstad and Kathy Nelson
CITY STAFF: City Manager Scott Neal, Parks & Recreation Director Jay Lotthammer, Public
Works Director Eugene Dietz, City Planner Michael Franzen, Community Development Director
Janet Jeremiah, City Attorney Ric Rosow and Council Recorder Jan Curielli
I. ROLL CALL/CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Young called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
II. COLOR GUARD/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Young thanked Troop 695 from Prairie Lutheran Church for presenting the colors.
III. OPEN PODIUM INVITATION
IV. PROCLAMATIONS /PRESENTATIONS
A. RECOGNITION OF SUPERVALU CEO JEFF NODDLE'S DESIGNATION
AS MN BUSINESS JOURNAL EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR
Mayor Young read a proclamation recognizing SuperValu CEO Jeff Noddle's
designation as Minnesota Business Journal's Executive of the Year.
B. NINE MILE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
Corinne Lynch, Eden Prairie's representative on the Nine Mile Creek Watershed
District Board, presented a check in the amount of approximately $30,000 to help
reimburse the City for surface water maintenance projects. She reviewed the other
major projects in which the Watershed District is currently involved in the City.
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Neal said a Temporary Liquor license for the Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools has
been added to Item VIII.A. CLERK'S LICENSE LIST. We have received a request to
continue the public hearing for Item IX.B. TOP DOG COUNTRY CLUB & VET
CLINIC. There are additions to the list of contributions and donations in Item C.2.
Accept and Recosnize Gifts and Donations for 2007.
MOTION: Butcher moved, seconded by Aho, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion
carried 5-0.
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VI. MINUTES
A. COUNCIL PLANNING SESSION HELD SATURDAY,JANUARY 19, 2008
MOTION: Aho moved, seconded by Butcher, to approve the minutes of the
Council Planning Session held Saturday, January 19, 2008, as published. Motion
carried 5-0.
B. COUNCIL WORKSHOP HELD MONDAY,JANUARY 22, 2008
MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Duckstad, to approve the minutes of the
Council Workshop held Monday, January 22, 2008, as published. Motion carried
5-0.
C. CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MONDAY,JANUARY 22, 2008
MOTION: Duckstad moved, seconded by Aho, to approve the minutes of the
Council Meeting held Monday, January 22, 2008, as published. Motion carried 5-
0.
VII. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. CLERK'S LICENSE LIST
B. PRAIRIEVIEW CENTER FACADE REMODEL Second Reading of the
Ordinance 3-2008-PUD-3-2008 for Planned Unit Development District Review on
13.63 acres and Zoning District Amendment in the Commercial Regional Service
District on 13.63 acres and Resolution 2008-18 for Site Plan Review on 13.63
acres. Location: 930 Prairie Center Drive. (Ordinance No. 3-2008-PUD-3-2008
for PUD District Review and Zoning District Amendment; Resolution No.
2008-18 for Site Plan Review)
C. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2008-19 APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR
D. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2008-20 APPROVING EXTENSION OF
CONDITIONAL USE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY
FOR PROVISION OF ELECTRONIC DATA FOR MAPPING PURPOSES
E. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2008-21 AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF
EASEMENTS FOR FLYING CLOUD DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS, I.C. 07-5708
F. APPROVE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT VENHICLES AND
EQUIPMENT LISTED IN THE 2008 BUDGET
G. APPROVE PROPOSAL FROM SRF FOR FINAL DESIGN PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR STABILIZATION AND RESTORATION STUDY
OF LOWER MINNESOTA RIVER WATERSHED DISTRICT AREA 4
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H. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2008-22 DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO
REIMBURSE ITSELF FOR PRIOR EXPENDITURES OUT OF PROCEEDS
OF SUBSEQUENTLY ISSUED SERIES OF BONDS
I. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2008-23 AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF
LOT 1 BLOCK 1 AND OUTLOT C CASTLE RIDGE ADDITION TO THE
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE HOUSING AND REDEVLOPMENT AUTHORITY
J. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2008-24 SUPPORTING (HCRRA) REQUEST
FOR$10 MILLION IN STATE BONDING TO FUND SOUTHWEST
TRANSITWAY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS) AND
PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING (PE)
K. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2008-25 SUPPORTING REQUEST FOR$1
MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS TO FUND THE SOUTHWEST
TRANSITWAY EIS
L. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2008-26 SUPPORTING A STABLE,
DEDICATED FUNDING SOURCE FOR TRANSIT CAPITAL AND
OPERATIONS INCLUDING THE SOUTHWEST TRANSITWAY
M. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2008-27 REQUESTING THE SOUTHWEST
TRANSITWAY BE GIVEN HIGHER PRIORITY IN METROPOLITAN
COUNCIL'S UPDATED 2030 TRANSPORTATION POLICY PLAN
MOTION: Butcher moved, seconded by Duckstad, to approve Items A-M on the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS /MEETINGS
A. MINC RILEY LAKE—VERIZON WIRELESS TOWER Site Plan Review on
29.84 acres. Location: 9100 Riley Lake Rd. (Resolution No. 2008-28 for Site Plan
Review)
Neal said official notice of this public hearing was published in the January 31,
2008, Eden Prairie News and sent to 81 property owners. A Verizon Wireless
tower is proposed to be constructed within Riley Lake Park to provide cellular
coverage for the surrounding area. The purpose of the site plan review is for a
240 sq. ft. ancillary structure to house the cellular equipment associated with
the tower. The 65-foot tower is exempt from site plan review since it is less
than 80 feet tall and conforms to setback requirements in the rural district. The
proposed building conforms to exterior materials and setbacks requirements.
The building will be constructed into a hillside and will not be visible from
any adjacent land use. No significant trees will be affected by the project. A
standard FAA review is underway to determine if the tower is considered an
obstruction. No building permit will be issued until the FAA determination is
completed.
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Neal said the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission and Heritage
Preservation Commission have reviewed and approved the proposal. The 120-Day
Review Period expires on May 2, 2008.
Peter Campbell, representing Verizon Wireless, was available for questions.
Nelson asked if the tower is necessary to get adequate service in that area. Campbell
said Verizon Wireless was contacted by a resident in the area to improve coverage
and they then talked to the City to find an appropriate location. Nelson asked if this
is true for any area in the City for people who are having problems. Campbell replied
that is typically the way it happens.
Young noted he would abstain from the discussion and the vote.
Butcher asked what the breadth of coverage will be if the tower is built. Campbell
replied it will cover all of Bearpath and surrounding areas around Riley Lake Park.
It will fill in some current areas of coverage. Butcher then asked what the height of
the tower will be. Campbell said it will be 65 feet. The zoning district allows 80
feet,but they decided to lower it to what they needed.
There were no comments from the audience.
MOTION: Aho moved, seconded by Butcher, to close the Public Hearing; to adopt
Resolution No. 2008-28 for Site Plan Review on 29.84 acres; and to direct Staff to
prepare a Lease Agreement between the City and Verizon Wireless to be executed
by the parties incorporating Staff and Commission recommendations and Council
conditions. Motion carried 4-0-1, with Young abstaining.
B. TOP DOG COUNTRY CLUB & VET CLINIC Planned Unit Development
Concept Review on 3.03 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review on 3.03
acres and Zoning District Amendment in the Commercial Regional Service Zoning
District on 3.03 acres and Site Plan Review on 3.03 acres. Location: 8040 Glen
Lane. (Resolution for PUD Concept Review; Ordinance for PUD District
Review and Zoning District Amendment)
Neal said official notice of this public hearing was published in the January 31,
2008, Eden Prairie News and sent to 20 property owners. The applicant has
requested a continuance to the April 15, 2008 City Council meeting. The 120-
Day Review Period expires on April 21, 2008.
MOTION: Duckstad moved, seconded by Butcher, to continue the Public Hearing
to April 15, 2008. Motion carried 5-0.
X. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
MOTION: Duckstad moved, seconded by Aho, to approve the Payment of Claims as
submitted. The motion was approved on a roll call vote, with Aho, Butcher, Duckstad,
Nelson and Young voting "aye."
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XI. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION
9.01 RELATING TO STORAGE, DEPOSIT AND COLLECTION OF
REFUSE, YARD WASTE AND SOLID WASTE
Neal said City Code Section 9.01 was revised to expand the requirements of this
section to cover storage, deposit and collection of recyclable waste. A provision
requiring multiple family dwellings to provide recycling service and language to
prohibit scavenging of recyclable and solid waste were also added. A number of
editorial changes were completed and some of the definitions were updated to
reflect current usage. This revision adds language to Section 9.01 to clarify and
expand storage, deposit and collection of recyclable wastes. He reviewed the major
revisions and noted a mailing to apartments, townhome associations and other
potentially affected parties was mailed between December 27, 2007 and January 4,
2008. In addition, an article on the pending revisions was published in the Eden
Prairie News on January 17, 2008. No comments or concerns have been received
regarding the proposed revision.
Dietz said there is a lot to the revision which is a clarification made to conform to
the definitions and standards of Hennepin County,but it is mostly about multi-
family dwellings.
Nelson asked if, from this point on, every multi-family housing project will have to
have recycling available. Dietz said that will be true as soon as enforcement begins
after the ordinance is in place.
MOTION: Butcher moved, seconded by Duckstad, to approve First Reading of an
Ordinance Amending City Code Section 9.01 Relating to Storage, Deposit and
Collection of Refuse, Yard Waste and Solid Waste. Motion carried 5-0.
B. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE
CHAPTER 4, SECTION 4.50, RELATING TO SALE OF LIQUOR AT
SPORTS OR CONVENTION FACILITIES OWNED BY THE CITY
Neal said City Code Section 4.50 allows the sale of liquor at any convention,
banquet, conference, meeting or social affair conducted on the premises of a sports
or convention facility owned by the City. Section 4.05 prohibits, except as
otherwise provided in Chapter 4, the granting of any license for the sale of alcohol
within 300 feet of a public elementary or secondary school structure or within 100
feet of a church structure. The Parks Department plans to allow catered events in
the Community Center, such as banquets, weddings, and other social affairs, at
which liquor may be served. The Community Center is within 300 feet of the Eden
Prairie High School. The ordinance amendment proposes to amend Section 4.50 to
clarify that the permission granted in Section 4.50 qualifies for the exception to the
prohibition in Section 4.05.
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Neal said this grants us the ability to allow people using the rooms at the
Community Center to serve alcohol when appropriate.
MOTION: Duckstad moved, seconded by Aho, to approve First Reading of
Ordinance amending City Code Section 4.50. Motion carried 5-0.
XII. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
XIII. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
XIV. APPOINTMENTS
XV. REPORTS
A. REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS
1. Policy to Hold a Public Hearing Prior to Council Action on New Fees
and User Charges
Neal said Council Member Nelson and he had a discussion a few weeks ago
about an idea she had concerning how we approve fees and user charges
when we increase them. There are some fees and charges we are required to
approve by ordinance and have a public hearing. Other fees and charges are
completely under our own control and discretion. We have not had a public
hearing when those fees are changed, and one of those is the Community
Center fees. Those were approved as part of the Consent Calendar agenda,
and there was some reaction to that after it was completed.
Nelson said she didn't think it would take that much time to put the item on
the regular agenda and have a public hearing. She thought we should take
time to listen to the public and not shut the public out of this type of
discussion.
Aho agreed with the concept to open it to the public when we do have
something that warrants discussion before the public;however,he was not
in favor of making a resolution stating we have to do that. He would prefer
to do it at our discretion like it currently is,but would also like to make a
practice of doing that.
Neal thought one way to accomplish this would be to adopt a policy that we
won't increase these fees as a Consent Calendar item. He said the motion is
to have the Council direct staff to come back with a couple of solutions to
the problem for the future.
Young thought the public has the right to come before us if we are going to
look at an increase in the fees. He didn't want to establish it as a formal,
written policy because he was not sure that was necessary. He thought using
the minutes of the meeting would be sufficient if there is consensus among
the Council Members. We deal with a lot of things as a matter of direction
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and practice, so we could direct staff that when we increase fees it will be
subject to an open hearing.
Duckstad thought the idea raised by Council Member Nelson is good in
principle,but he didn't want to be tied to a rigid requirement.
Butcher said people need to be aware there is a place for them to come and
speak and if it is part of a public hearing, it has to be publicized that people
can come and give input. She was comfortable with not setting up specific
policy, but she wanted to make sure people get the information and have the
ability to come here if they wish.
Neal said we are talking about the comprehensive fee resolution we do each
year at budget time. We would place an ad in the newspaper of record that
we are having a public hearing about it.
Butcher asked if we would put something on the website. Neal said it would
be the same protocol as other public hearings, so we would put something
on the website.
Nelson said she just wanted a continuing process, whether we are talking
about a resolution or through the minutes. She didn't want it to be
something that is forgotten about.
2. Market Value Homestead Credit
Young asked City Manager Neal about receiving the Market Value
Homestead Credit. Neal said for the first time since 2002 the City received
reimbursement from the State for the Market Value Homestead Credit. It
was just over$481,000 for 2007. Young asked where the funds were
deposited. Neal said we are holding those in the CIP Capital Fund, and it
will be treated as one-time revenue.
3. Appointment of Candy Garcia
Young said last week Governor Pawlenty announced the appointment of
Candy Garcia to the Hennepin County bench.
B. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
1. 2008 Meeting Schedule for Budget Advisory Commission
Neal noted the Council discussed this at the January 19 planning session.
He said Ms Kotchevar has queried members of the Budget Advisory
Commission (BAC) to identify a date that works for them to meet. They
have identified the second Thursday of March for their first meeting, and
thereafter plan to meet on the fourth Tuesdays. He said we need to give
them direction on what the Council wants them to study this year. As
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discussed at the planning session, the Council suggested they study the
Capital Improvement Plan. Neal said Ms Kotchevar and he have discussed
and refined that into a proposed policy direction.
MOTION: Butcher moved, seconded by Aho, to approve the proposed
2008 BAC meeting schedule and the proposed policy direction. Motion
carried 5-0.
2. Status of Heritage Preservation and Immigrant Services Activities
Neal said during the Council's discussions on the City's budget for 2008-
2009, the Council gave specific instructions to staff to decrease the program
effort and size in two specific areas: immigrant services and heritage
preservation services. He has conferred with City staff who manage the two
program areas to develop a plan to implement the Council's policy direction.
Neal said there are three main duties in the Immigrant Services area: to help
residents understand how to interact with the City; to help the City
understand how to interact with the immigrant residents; and to work with
the same group to help them get resources when they need them, either
through private or public resources. He said the position now has 20 hours
devoted to those three duties, not 40 hours as before. The employee no
longer assists immigrants with the completion of INS forms. He noted
immigrant residents may no longer receive the services provided in the
same sort of timeliness because of the cutback. The employee now also
serves half time in the Customer Service area.
Regarding the Heritage Preservation area, Neal said there was an existing
Work Plan for that division that included 14 different items. Of those 14
items there are a couple that we are not doing as part of the reduction in
scope of services in this area. One of those relates to postponing the
opening of the Dorenkemper House in the Riley Lake Park area and the
other is eliminating the preparations for the Heritage Preservation Site
designation on the Glen Lake Children's Camp and the Staring Lake
Outdoor Center for this year. In addition program support for a couple of
different Park and Recreation programs has been eliminated and some items
have been delayed. He said Mr. Gertz's duties have been expanded to
include more planning activities. He receives variances and reviews site
plans, which has allowed the City Planner and the Senior Planner to add
more time to the Comprehensive Plan and has allowed us to reduce the use
of a consultant for that plan.
Young said when we had the final budget discussion we talked during the
meeting itself about finding a transition of Mr. Gertz's time to new
responsibilities. The following day he and Mr. Neal discussed finding a
similar transition of duties for Khadra Duale. He thought it was good
employment practice to take opportunities to provide gainful employment
for valuable employees. Neal said staff appreciated the support.
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3. MnDOT Right of Way Re-conveyance Process
Neal said City staff has identified an eight-acre parcel of excess MnDOT
right-of-way located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Eden
Prairie Road and Scenic Heights Road. The land was used as a staging area
for the TH 312 construction project and is no longer needed for that
process. MnDOT gives cities first priority to acquire their excess right-of-
way. The City must purchase the land at fair market value. The process
can take two or more years to complete. The cost of expressing our official
interest is a$1,000 deposit for an appraisal of the parcel, which would be
forfeited by the City if it decides not to follow through on the purchase
following the determination of the fair market value of the land.
Neal said City staff believes this parcel could be a desirable site for a future
affordable housing development. The area around this parcel is guided for
low density residential development, and, with a maximum density of 2.5
units per acre, would have a developable potential of 20 new residential
lots. While staff does not yet have a plan for the acquisition and
development of the site, we recommend the City Council authorize staff to
officially express the City's interest in acquiring this site, if for no other
reason than to get our"foot in the door" for the future.
Duckstad asked if the request is to ask permission of the Council to send a
letter to MnDOT indicating we have an interest in the property. Neal said
that would be the expression we need to make at this point. Before they
could actually dispose of the property by selling it to us, we would have to
declare a specific land use for the property.
Duckstad asked if we have any idea what the City would want the property
for or do we just want the additional time to consider the possibilities. Neal
replied the idea that comes to mind quickest has been some sort of
affordable, owner-occupied residential use.
Young asked if we have any idea how much it would cost to acquire the
land. Jeremiah said the first step would be an appraisal of the property and
we would not be obligated to buy it. Young said he was not troubled by the
$1,000 as a deposit,but was less thrilled with our buying land with the hope
that the private sector may want to buy it from us at some time in the future.
He did not think we should tie up land for property speculation.
Duckstad said if we have a public purpose in mind, that is one thing,but he
didn't think we should be involved in a free enterprise activity of buying
and selling land.
Butcher said she would hate to close the door on this because it might be
used to meet some of our goals in the future. She was not sure what it would
be used for,but she thought we should at least explore it for the $1,000.
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Neal said we have had just enough conversations at staff level to know we
haven't had our eye on it for any public facility. The one possibility that
came to mind was affordable housing in this area that the private sector may
not provide.
Young said if we are talking about spending $1,000 to get more information
that was okay,but if it is a request that is not tied to a specific use at a
specific time,he would not support it because that would just be land
speculation.
Nelson agreed we should take a look at this in the long term to see if this
will help achieve some of the goals we need to reach. She thought we
should do some long-range planning and find out how much it costs before
we decide.
Aho asked what makes this property different from any other property that
might come up for purchase. Just because MnDOT owns the property is that
a better reason than if some private property owner owns a segment of
property. He was a little confused as to why we are looking at it.
Dietz said MnDOT is a willing seller and this is an opportunity we couldn't
realize in other areas of the City because there are not many eight acre sites
left.
Young said he hoped there is something concrete in mind when this matter
comes back to the Council.
MOTION: Butcher moved, seconded by Nelson, to direct staff to submit a
letter to MnDOT expressing the City's interest in the conveyance of the
T.H. 312 excess right-of-way located at the southwest corner of the
intersection of Eden Prairie Road and Scenic Heights Road. Motion
carried 4-1-0, with Duckstad opposed.
C. REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
1. 2008 Guide Plan Update
Jeremiah said this item was on the Workshop agenda earlier this evening.
She reviewed the updated Guide Plan. She said there will be six months for
other communities and agencies to review the plan after which staff will
bring back the plan for formal review and adoption.
Nelson asked if there is a comment period for the general public to
comment and also a period of time for City Council input. Jeremiah said the
general public can utilize the six-month review time as well. There have
been two open houses for the public already,but we can use the six-month
review time as well. The plan draft is on the website, and we welcome any
comments from the public.
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MOTION: Aho moved, seconded by Duckstad, to direct Staff to distribute
draft copies of the 2008 Guide Plan Update Plan to affected jurisdictions for
the required 6 month review. Motion carried 5-0.
D. REPORT OF PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
1. Amend Guidelines for Community Use of Parks and Recreation Rental
Facilities
Lotthammer said this item also relates to the ability to serve alcoholic
beverages at the Community Center and is actually a change to the policy.
There was a guideline for community use of the Parks and Recreation
facilities that indicates it is not permitted. This would change the language
so it still would not be permitted at locations adjacent to schools with the
exception of certain designated places in the Community Center when
administered by a licensed caterer.
Nelson asked if having to use a caterer applies only if you are serving liquor
or is it for all food occasions. Lotthammer said we are looking at an RFP
process to select several caterers to work with. He said the situation is
somewhat unique in that there is no support for caterers designed into the
facility. He thought having a choice of several caterers would provide a
variety of services for use of the facility. This would allow us to get a
deposit from the caterers and set up a good working relationship with them.
Nelson asked if using a caterer means no individual can bring in their own
food when they rent a room for a birthday party or other private event.
Lotthammer said that was correct. Nelson said she could see having a list of
caterers,but she was not so sure someone should not be able to bring treats
for a meeting of some kind. Lotthammer said that was the way we
anticipated it;however, we can look at a threshold for that sort of event.
Butcher thought it is not just a matter of bringing in the food,but also the
cleanup and other considerations that would be connected with the fee for
the caterers.
Young thought a lot of people would have the desire to rent a room at the
Community Center,but hiring a caterer would not be part of their plan.
Lotthammer said they will have a package for birthday parties, and
customers would have the ability to contract with us through the concession
process. He said we can look at how we make that determination. It is
important to determine how that complies with health standards which
would mean food must be pre-packaged. There is a threshold we can set
where you could bring in prepackaged goods. He thought it would be
important to make that clear to the caterers so they know people can't get
around the rules.
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Neal asked Mr. Lotthammer what the timeline for this item is and if we
have time to look at the issue more fully. Lotthammer said the question
tonight is to change the policy to allow alcohol to be served. The other
question is at what level we would allow people to bring in their own food
and beverages into the facility. This item relates to whether to include the
alcohol piece in the RFP.
Butcher said parents and kids are really used to bringing prepackaged food
to serve as it is the School District's policy, so we might want to take a look
at their policy.
Nelson said she still has a problem with situations such as a family of 20
people for a party who would not be allowed to bring their own food. She
hated to cut out the whole idea that an invitation-only family event where
non-prepackaged food would be provided could not be held at the
Community Center if they cleaned up and brought their own dishes. She
thought some people who would be forced to use a caterer might not be able
to have the event. She wanted to see more information on how we could
make it so a family from the community could use the facility without
having to use the caterers. Lotthammer said we can address that and look
into the health code provisions.
Young said we clearly won't be able to accommodate every use of the
rooms. He thought we need a clear standard that talks about prepackaged
food and is well publicized.
Neal said the actual motion requested tonight is to amend the policy in order
to permit alcoholic beverages at the Community Center. He asked if the
item tonight includes the issue regarding requiring the use of the caterers.
Lotthammer said the hope was just to deal with the serving of alcoholic
beverages tonight but the feedback was good. He added some of the
information to show this is a broader issue than just serving alcohol. We
could put together a suggested guideline or policy to give guidance on the
serving of prepackaged food.
Neal asked if it is possible to adopt the motion tonight yet still allow time
for staff to address some of these concerns and bring something back that
addresses those concerns at a future meeting. Mr. Lotthammer said it was.
Neal said this was reviewed by the Parks Commission, and they suggested
we contact the School District just to let them know. He said he discussed it
with the School Superintendent, and they did not have concerns about it as
long as it is tightly regulated.
MOTION: Butcher moved, seconded by Aho, to amend the policy entitled
Guidelines for Community Use of Parks and Recreation Rental Facilities,
Section XIV. Alcoholic Beverages, in order to permit alcoholic beverages at
the Eden Prairie Community Center. Motion carried 5-0.
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2. Accept and Recosnize Gifts and Donations For 2007 (Resolution No.
2008-29)
Lotthammer said this item is to accept and recognize the gifts and donations
to the City in 2007 which totaled over$936,000. Without these gifts and
donations it would not be possible to enhance facilities or provide some of
the programs for residents.
Aho thanked everyone that was part of the list for their generosity and noted
it is a real testament to the value of our community and the wonderful
people and businesses we have here.
Nelson said we have had many park benches donated and she was very
appreciative of that. She asked what the process is for businesses that want
to do more of that. Lotthammer said they can call the Parks and Recreation
Department where they will be put in contact with Stu Fox who arranges for
the bench and the plate on the bench. Most people have a spot in mind for
the bench, and we work with them to site that bench into an appropriate
place. We also have a promotional brochure explaining the process. He
noted there has been quite a lot of interest in this during the past six months.
MOTION: Aho moved, seconded by Nelson, to adopt Resolution No.
2008-29 accepting and recognizing the generous contributions and
donations totaling over$936,091 from businesses and individuals to the
City of Eden Prairie during 2007 as listed in exhibit 1 of the resolution.
Motion carried 5-0.
E. REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
F. REPORT OF POLICE CHIEF
G. REPORT OF FIRE CHIEF
H. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY
XVI. OTHER BUSINESS
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Duckstad moved, seconded by Nelson, to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried 5-0. Mayor Young adjourned the meeting at 8:20 PM.