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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks and Recreation - 04/18/1983 i 1983 APRIL 18 MINUTES CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE r. I i AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION �I MONDAY APRIL 18, 1983 7:30 P.M. , CITY HALL COUNCIL 1 ' CHAMBERS COMMISSION MEMBERS: Marty Jessen, chairperson; Raiford Baker, Pat Breitenstein, Marge Friederichs, Gary Gonyea, 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 III. MINUTES OF MARCH 21, 1983 IV. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 7:35 A. Request from Community Education Director RE: Waiving Fees at Round Lake Park V. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS 6 A. Reports of Commissioners - None B. Reports of Staff 1. Development Proposals 7:40 a. Dellwood 8:00 b. Bluff's East Single FamilL 8:20 c. Factory Outlet 8:45 2. CDBG Fundable Projects 8:50 3. North Stars Proposal i i 8:55 4. City Council Report of March 22nd VI. OLD BUSINESS 9:05 A. Park Ranger Program 9:15 B. Staring Lake Park State Grant VTI. NEW BUSINESS 9:20 A. Policy on Bicycle Trails 9:40 B. Community Center Membership Definitions 9:55 VIII . ADJOURNMENT APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION C MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1983 7:30 P.M. , CITY HALL COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Marty Jessen, chairperson; Raiford Baker, Pat Breitenstein, Marge Friederichs, Gary Gonyea, Jerry Kingrey (late, 8:45 p.m.) , Jesse Schwartz COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: None COMMISSION STAFF: Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services I. ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by chairperson, Marty Jessen. .; II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Breitenstein moved to approve the Agenda as published. r�richs seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. III. MINUTES OF MARCH 21, 1983 MOTION: Schwartz moved to approve the Minutes of March 21, 1983 as published. o�nyea seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. IV. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS A. Request from Community Education Director RE: Waiving Fees at Round Lake Park Lambert referred to Staff Memo of April 13, 1983 and the letter from Williams, Director of Community Education in Eden Prairie. Lambert noted that Staff has no problem with allowing Family Education Program participants free use of Round Lake Park Shelter for their picnic, but feels the Commission should establish some guidelines for future staff approval of these types of requests. Lambert explained the present fee policy on the use of the park facility. He further noted that the City is charged 40% of the normal fee for using school facilities. Perhaps the City should consider charging the School District a portion of the normal park use fee. MOTION: Baker moved to recommend that the fee be waived for the Family Education Program picnic, but the Commission will review this j matter and offer guidelines for school use of park facilities in the near future. Breitenstein seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. V. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS A. Re orts of Commissioners - None r Minutes - Parks, Recreation & approved Natural Resources Commission -2- April 18, 1983 B. Reports of Staff 1. Development Proposals a. Dellwood Lambert located this 36 acre proposal west of Dell Road and north of Duck Lake Trail . The Developer, Tandem Corporation, is requesting rezoning of 27 acres from R1-13.5 to R1-9.5 for single family detached homes, and preliminary platting of 36 acres for 90 lots. The issues for this Commission are cash park fees and the various trailway and sidewalk interests. Lambert introduced Jim Ostenson, present on behalf of the developer. Ostenson gave a brief history of the project including past plat approvals. He said with the past plat approval , there was contemplation that cash park fees not be paid due to park dedication. The developer is hoping the City will consider waiving cash park fees based on approvals granted earlier. He added they are proposing more lots at this time, but the land use is the same. Lambert said the City now owns the parkland in question and this pro- posal should be looked at as a new, different proposal and not be subject to old terms. Therefore, cash park fees should be applicable. MOTION: Breitenstein moved to recommend approval of the Dellwood Development Proposal per Community Services and Planning Staff recommendations which does including the payment of cash park fees totalling $29,250.00. Schwartz seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. b. Bluff's East Single Family Lambert introduced Wall and Susan Hustad as developers (Hustad Development Corporation of this project. Wally Hustad said they are requesting the following: - PUD approval of mixed residential land use on 44 acres. - PUD District Review and Zoning Amendment with variances for 40 townhouse units on 6 acres currently zoned RM-6.5. - Rezoning of approximately 38 acres from RM-6.5 and Rural to R1-9.5. - Preliminary Platting of 44 acres for 40 townhouses and 90 single family lots and Outlots D and E for future single family lots. Hustad noted the builder for this project is presently working in Prairie East and he feels the construction quality is good and prices in Prairie East will range from the low 70's to low $80,000. Minutes - Parks, Recreation & approved Natural Resources Commission -3- April 18, 1983 Jessen asked if the cash park fees will be used to pay off the adjacent park? Lambert said Staff feels that will be the case. Jessen also asked the intent for Outlot A? Hustad said it has been deleted and adjacent lots extended. In doing this the planner is suggesting not plotting Outlot D at this time and, at some future time, using it as a buffer to more expensive homes to the south. MOTION: Breitenstein moved to recommend approval of Bluff's East per Staff recommendations, with a change to permit the bike trail to come out on Grant Drive. Friederichs seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. c. Factory Outlet Lambert introduced Pat Gannon, present on behalf of the developer. Gannon noted the Center is proposed to be a 151,327 sq. ft. mall to be located just east of Menard's Plaza. Due to the site's high visibility, the proponent proposes substantial landscaping and screening. Lambert said Kingrey has expressed a strong opinion that brick be used for the exterior of this building. He also added that the City is going to be very careful that this project be quality in appearance. Schwartz added that if treated properly, scored block can be tastefully done. He referred to the High School and Community Center as a good example of blending exterior materials, one brick and the other block. MOTION: Schwartz moved to recommend approval of the Factory Outlet Center per Staff recommendations of April 15, 1983, including the payment of cash park fees. Gonyea seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 2. CDBG Fundable Projects Lambert referred to this as an information item and referred to his Memo of April 13, 1983 for details. Staff will be attending a meeting April 19, 1983 in Osseo to justify their project recommendations. i 3. North Stars Proposal Lambert referred to this as an information item, noting that the City Attorney is presently drafting a lease agreement for review and approval by the North Stars and the City Council . Minutes - Parks, Recreation & approved Natural Resources Commission -4- April 18, 1983 i 4. City Council Report of March 22nd *Council had a special meeting where they negotiated the North Stars proposal . *Council discussed at length City goals--Lambert will send Commission members a copy of the minutes. VI. OLD BUSINESS I A. Park Ranger Program Lambert noted this as an information item and said the program is being set up. Baker commented he feels being very careful in selecting the right personnel for this program is essential to its success. 1 B. Staring Lake Park State Grant Lambert said the State has approved The City's application for matching funds for the Staring Lake Park Project. Architect is presently working r on plans and specifications. VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Policy on Bicycle Trails Lambert referred to Staff Memo of April 14, 1983 where, on request by this Commission, Staff prepared a summary of existing City policies relating to the development of the trail system and summarizing the methods for financing this system. He noted this report especially addresses putting trails and sidewalks on existing roads. Staff feels cash park fees should not be used for "transportation trails. MOTION: Breitenstein moved that this Commission take the following positions on Sidewalk/Trail Policies: 1) The Developer pay for transportation trails plus cash park fees; 2a) The City develop a fund for constructing transportation trails to fill in gaps that presently exist; 2b) Transportation trails would be paid by bond issue, general funds, special levey, or other general City funding method, but not cash park fees. Friederichs seconded the motion and it carried, Kingrey abstained. B. Community Center Membership Definitions MOTION: Baker moved to recommend to approve the staff memo on membership qualifications, that anyone who lives in Eden Prairie or works for an organization with a tax base in Eden Prairie is eligible to join the Eden Prairie Community Center. Gonvea seconded the mntion and it carried unanimously. Minutes - Parks, Recreation & approved Natural Resources Commission -5- April 18, 1983 Baker inquired whether there are any plans to put oil on the Flying Cloud ballfields roads and parking areas? Lambert said it was in the budget for this year then it was cut from the budget. He added Mr. Skip Lane is going to put in a request for the funds for this project and that should be put before this Commission in the near future. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Breitenstein moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Gonyea seconded the motion. Respectfully submitted, Carrie Tietz Recording Secretary C