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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks and Recreation - 12/21/1981 i 1981 DECEMBER 21 MINUTES CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1981 7:30 P.M., CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS COMMISSION MEMBERS: Dick Anderson, chairperson; Austin Boulay, Pat Breitenstein, Marge Friederichs, Marty Jessen, Jerry Kingrey, Jesse Schwartz COMMISSION STAFF: Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services Approx. Time to Begin Item 7:30 I. ROLL CALL II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA w III. MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 16, 1981 IV. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS NONE l V. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS (� A. Reports of Commissioners NONE B. Reports of Staff 1. Development Proposals 7:35 a. CNR Golden Strip 8:00 b. Woodlawn Heights 8:30 2. Park Reforestation Report 8•35 3. Council Report - December 1, 1981 VI. OLD BUSINESS 8:40 A. 1982 Park Projects (continued from Nov. 16) 9:00 B. Fee Structure for Use of School Facilities 9:05 C. City Trail System Plan Update VII. NEW BUSINESS 9.20 A. Snowmobile Operation on Lakes and in Parks 9:30 VIII. ADJOURNMENT 4 APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1981 7:30 P.M. , CITY HALL, COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Dick Anderson, chairperson; Austin Boulay, Marge Friederichs, Marty Jessen, Jerry Kingrey COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Pat Breitenstein, Jesse Schwartz COMMISSION STAFF: Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services OTHERS PRESENT: Mark Weber, Eden Prairie News I. ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. , by chairperson, Richard Anderson. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Jessen moved to approve the Agenda as published. Boulay seconded tie motion and it carried unanimously. III. MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 16,. 1981 MOTION: Kingrey moved to approve the Minutes of November 16, 1981, as published. Friederichs seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. IV. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS None i V. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS A. Reports of Commissioners - None B. Reports of Staff 1. Development Proposals a. CNR Golden Strip Don Brauer was present on behalf of Condon-Naegele. He said there will be new owners of the property in January, 1982, but they have the same development objectives as the present owner. The developer is requesting PUD Concept Plan Approval for 53.74 acres as Regional Office and Preliminary Plat Approval for 63.79 acres into 9 lots and a public road ROW. Brauer mentioned that 8 acres of the total acreage will be open space. Minutes - Parks, Recreation & tapproved Natural Resources Commission -2- December 21, 1981 C Kingrey expressed deep concern that the entire wooded area on this parcel of land be retained. Brauer shares this concern and does want to preserve a large portion of the woods. Lambert noted that the Planning Commission approved the proposed land use designation (office) and the grading plan for the road system. However, they denied the specific development plan, as has Lambert. MOTION: Kingrey moved to recommend approval of the land use ec�signation per Planning Staff Report of November 20, 1981, and approval of preliminary plat for road right of way. Jessen seconded the motion. The motion carried with a vote of 4-1 (Anderson opposed) . b. Woodlawn Heights Gregg Frank of McCombs Knutson was present representing the proponent, Lyman Lumber Company. The develop is requesting PUD Development stage approval and rezoning from Rural to R1 3.5 and RM 6.5 and preliminary plat approval. The property is located South of Townline Road and West of Duck Lake Road. Frank said the developer is willing to provide access to the park if the park is going to be developed early into Phase I of construction. Lambert projected that the park will only be graded at the time of proposed Phase I. Jessen suggested taking out 3 of the lots that jet out into the park area. He said the park would flow better and the additional front footage costs the City would have to pay for the lots might be a worthwhile investment in the park. Lambert noted that the Planning Commission recommended removal of 2 lots across the street from the townhouses because it would be undesireable to have single family looking into multiple use. MOTION: Jessen moved to recommend support of the proposal and recommends approval with the following stipulations: Disagreement with Planning Commission and recommends leaving 2 lots south of the townhouses, and instead recommending deletion of 3 or 4 lots along the park. Further, this may require adding 2 townhouses or appropriate compensation elsewhere to be negotiated by the City and the developer. Friederichs seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. i i i Minutes - Parks, Recreation & Approved Natural Resources Commission -3- December 21, 1981 2. Park Reforestation Report Lambert referred to this as an information item. 3. Council Report - December 1, 1981 - Approved Staring Lake Park trail draft easement with Vo Tech. - Approved construction of information center kiosk at Round Lake Park. - Continued City trail system plan and requested changes. - Considered neighborhood park shelter program and continued to second meeting in January to discuss alternatives to costs and construction. VI. OLD BUSINESS A. 1982 Park Projects (continued from Nov. 16) At the last meeting the Commission requested Staff to look into costs of a bike trail along Valley View Road from Edenvale Blvd. to Mitchell Rd. Lambert reported the cost of an 8' bike trail would be approximately $31,000. Lambert pointed out it would be temporary as is the existing section of bike trail because Valley View Road will be upgraded in the future but the City does not know when--perhaps S - 10 years from now. Anderson suggested the City Council consider upgrading Valley View Rd. as soon as possible as it is such a dangerous road for pedestrians and bikers, and it is a major travel route to the school and Round Lake Park. Jessen asked if the Round Lake warming house is complete? Lambert said it opened last Saturday and is safe to use even though it will not be completely finished for about 2 - 3 weeks. Anderson asked Staff to report on liquor store profits. MOTION: Kingrey moved to recommend approval per Staff Memo of November 12, 1981. Jessen seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. B. Fee Structure for Use of School Facilities Lambert referred to Staff Memo of December 16, 1981, and the attached r. letter from Mick Anderson. Staff feels Anderson's recommendation is a fair one. Kingrey asked that Staff inform this Commission of the results of this plan after the first 6 months. r Minutes - Parks, Recreation & approved Natural Resources Commission -4- December 21, 1981 C. City Trail System Plan Update Lambert referred to Staff Memo of December 16, 1981, and the attached map indicating existing and future trails in the City. Kingrey suggested a trail in the Topview area somewhere in the Cardinal Creek area on the way to Forest Hills School. Lambert agreed to a trail in that area. Anderson said the City should take into consideration possible future bussing limits changing from 1 to 2 miles. The City is responsible for providing safe pedestrian routes for children to get to school. Anderson suggested a trail be extended toward Birch Island Lake from the Canterbury Rd./ Stratford area. MOTION: Jessen moved to recommend approval of -the City Trail System Update with the above revisions. Friederichs seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. VII. NEW BUSINESS CA. Snowmobile Operation on Lakes and in Parks Lambert cited the City Ordinance and suggested that snowmobiling not be allowed on any parks, or on Round Lake, Duck Lake and Anderson Lakes except on designated snowmobile trails. Friederichs asked why snowmobiling cannot occur in Birch Island Park as it is allowed on the adjacent lake? She said snowmobilers presently use the park and the lake and enjoy the area. Anderson asked if the City should consider banning snowmobiles in Eden Prairie as other adjacent communities are doing this. MOTION: Kingrey moved to recommend approval of Staff suggestions to change the Snowmobile Operation Ordinance except delete the part eliminating snowmobiling in Birch Island Park and Duck Lake. Friederichs seconded the motion aid it carried unanimously. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Friederichs moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 P.M. Kingrey seconded the motion. Respectfully submitted, Carrie Tietz Recording Secretary I