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EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2014 7:00 PM, CITY CENTER
Council Chamber
8080 Mitchell Road
CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens, Council Members Brad
Aho, Sherry Butcher Wickstrom, Ron Case, and
Kathy Nelson
CITY STAFF: City Manager Rick Getschow, Public Works Director
Robert Ellis, Community Development Director Janet
Jeremiah, Parks and Recreation Director Jay
Lotthammer, City Attorney Ric Rosow, and Council
Recorder Jan Curielli
I. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Tyra-Lukens called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. All Council Members were
present.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. COUNCIL FORUM INVITATION
IV. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
Tyra-Lukens said Eden Prairie was recognized recently as a top work place in the State of
Minnesota in the area of medium-sized companies. She noted we were the only city
among those recognized. She reviewed the questions that were asked of City staff
members about their experience in the work place.
A. MARCHING ARTS DAY PROCLAMATION
Tyra-Lukens read a proclamation proclaiming July 11, 2014, as Marching Arts
Day. She presented the proclamation to Jo Benson, representing the Eden Prairie
Band Parent Organization. Jim Tarbox, representing the Minnesota Brass Drum &
Bugle Corps, reviewed the list of those who will be participating in the Drum
Corps International event in Eden Prairie on July 11.
B. DONATIONS
1. GPS EQUIPMENT FOR THE OUTDOOR CENTER FROM THE
LIONS CLUB (Resolution No. 2014-55)
Lotthammer said the Lions Club has been a long standing contributor to
facilities and our recreation programs in the City. Tonight they are
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donating $1,200 to go towards hand held GPS units at the Outdoor Center
to be used in geocaching programs.
Curt Connaughty, representing the Lions Club, presented the check to
Mayor Tyra-Lukens.
MOTION: Aho moved, seconded by Butcher Wickstrom, to adopt
Resolution No. 2014-55 accepting the donation of$1,200 from the Eden
Prairie Lions Club for purchase of hand-held GPS equipment for Outdoor
Center programs. Motion carried 5-0.
2. PERFORMERS AT JAZZ/RIBFEST FROM THE NOON ROTARY
CLUB (Resolution No. 2014-56)
Lotthammer said the Noon Rotary Club is also a long-time supporter of
Eden Prairie and tonight is donating $500 for the 2014 Concert Series at
Staring Lake Park.
MOTION: Butcher Wickstrom moved, seconded by Case, to adopt
Resolution No. 2014-56 accepting the donation in the amount of$500 from
Eden Prairie Noon Rotary to be used towards the 2014 Concert Series.
Motion carried 5-0.
3. ARTS IN THE PARK FROM A-Z RENTAL (Resolution No. 2014-57)
Lotthammer said A-Z Rental is donating $250 to enhance the Arts in the
Park program at Purgatory Park.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Nelson, to adopt Resolution No.
2014-57 accepting the donation in the amount of$250 from A-Z Rental
Center of Eden Prairie to be used towards Arts in the Park. Motion carried
5-0.
4. 2014 SPECIAL EVENTS FROM KINDERBERRY HILL (Resolution
No. 2014-58)
Lotthammer said the Kinderberry Hill Child Development Centers has
donated $1,250 towards 2014 special events.
MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Case, to adopt Resolution No.
2014-58 accepting the donations in the amount of$1,250 from Kinderberry
Hill to be used toward 2014 special events. Motion carried 5-0.
5. 2014 SPECIAL EVENTS FROM LIONS TAP (Resolution No. 2014-59)
Lotthammer said Lions Tap, another long-time contributor, has donated a
total of$1,300 to be used for 13 special event programs.
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MOTION: Aho moved, seconded by Case, to adopt Resolution No. 2014-
59 accepting the donations in the amount of$1,300 from Lions Tap to be
used towards 2014 Special Events. Motion carried 5-0.
6. 2014 SPECIAL EVENTS FROM NEW HORIZONS ACADEMY
(Resolution No. 2014-60)
Lotthammer said New Horizon Academy has donated $750 for Movies in
the Park and the Doctor Doolittle summer musical.
MOTION: Butcher Wickstrom moved, seconded by Nelson, to adopt
Resolution No. 2014-60 accepting the donation in the amount of$750 from
New Horizon Academy to be used towards 2014 special events. Motion
carried 5-0.
C. PRESENTATION ON SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM
Superintendent Tryggestad said the School District determined this past week to
place two questions on the referendum this year. The first referendum question is a
sustaining question that would renew the current levy with an additional amount
that will allow the district to remain at current class sizes and programming for a
minimum of five years. He noted that question, if passed, would cost the average
home owner $96 each year. He said the second question would make an
investment in reading skills by lowering kindergarten and first grade class sizes to
20 and adding more reading specialists for grades 2-6. Approval of the second
question would cost the average home owner $56 per year. He noted the second
question is contingent on question one passing.
Eden Prairie High School Principal McCartan said their goal for the second
question is to have all students reading at grade level by third grade and to be on a
college/career ready path by grade 8.
Tryggestad said the School District believes this is a more reasonable and doable
referendum than the one that did not pass last fall. He said if the current
referendum isn't renewed, there will be an 11% gap in the budget the following
year.
Tyra-Lukens thanked them for the presentation and asked if there will be more
details on the referendum coming out soon. Tryggestad said there will be.
Case asked about the effect of the retiring debt on the cost of the referendum.
Tryggestad said the costs he quoted are the net increase after the debt finance.
Case noted the Council and the School District represent the same people, and the
reputation of Eden Prairie impacts all of us. He said the City should do whatever
we can to help the School District stay strong.
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
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MOTION: Butcher Wickstrom moved, seconded by Aho, to approve the agenda as
published. Motion carried 5-0.
VI. MINUTES
A. COUNCIL GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP,APRIL 8, 2014
MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Case, to approve the minutes of the
Council goal setting workshop held Tuesday, April 8, 2014, as published. Motion
carried 4-0-1,with Butcher Wickstrom abstaining.
B. COUNCIL WORKSHOP HELD TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2014
MOTION: Aho moved, seconded by Butcher Wickstrom, to approve the minutes
of the Council workshop held Tuesday, May 20, 2014, as published. Motion
carried 3-0-2,with Case and Nelson abstaining.
C. CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2014
MOTION: Butcher Wickstrom moved, seconded by Nelson, to approve the
minutes of the City Council meeting held Tuesday, May 20, 2014, as published.
Motion carried 4-0-1,with Case abstaining.
VIL REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
VIIL CONSENT CALENDAR
A. CLERK'S LICENSE LIST
B. HIGH POINT AT RILEY CREEK by D.R. Horton. Second Reading of Ordinance
16-2014 for Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-13.5 on 5.0 acres and
Preliminary Plat on 5.0 acres into 12 lots. Location: 9765 Sky Lane. (Ordinance No.
16-2014 for Zoning District Change)
C. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTER TO
CONDUCT COMMUNITY SURVEY
D. AWARD CONTRACT FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF MILLER PARK
SOCCER FIELD #9 TO MINNESOTA DIRTWORKS, INC.
E. REJECT BIDS FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF FRANLO PARK
TENNISBASKETBALL COURT AREA
F. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BRAUN
INTERTEC FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING AND
INSPECTIONS FOR THE AQUATICS EXPANSION PROJECT
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G. AWARD BIDS AND ASSIGN CONTRACTS TO RJM CONSTRUCTION
FOR THE AQUATICS EXPANSION PROJECT
H. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RES
SPECIALTY PYROTECHNICS FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY
FIREWORKS DISPLAY
L APPROVE LEASE WITH METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS COMMISSION
FOR USE OF COMMUNITY GARDENS
J. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HTPO
FOR MILLER PARK SOCCER FIELD #9
K. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH ARVIG ENTERPRISES FOR PHASE 4
CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIBER OPTIC NETWORK TO THE EDEN
PRAIRIE CENTER POLICE SUBSTATION AND THE ART CENTER
L. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2014-61 APPROVING PARTICIPATION OF
THE HENNEPIN COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY IN ONE
AFFORDABLE EDEN PRAIRIE SINGLE-FAMILY PROPERTY
M. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2014-62 APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES
FOR THE 2014 PRIMARY ELECTION AND GENERAL ELECTION
N. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2014-63 DECLARING THE CITY'S
OFFICIAL INTENT TO REIMBURSE ITSELF FOR PRIOR
EXPENDITURES OUT OF THE PROCEEDS OF SUBSEQUENTLY
ISSUED SERIES OF BONDS (EDEN PRAIRIE ROAD PROJECT)
O. APPROVE VALLEY VIEW ROAD (COUNTY ROAD 39) & PIONEER TRAIL
(COUNTY ROAD 1) FLASHING YELLOW ARROW CONVERSION PROJECT
P. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2014-64 APPROVING CONTRACT WITH
C.S. MCCROSSAN FOR SOUTHERN SEGMENT OF SHADY OAK ROAD
Q. AWARD CONTRACT TO RACHEL CONTRACTING INC. FOR RIVERVIEW
ROAD CULVERT REPLACEMENT AT PURGATORY CREEK
R. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BRAUN
INTERTEC FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIAL TESTING FOR
EDEN PRAIRIE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
S. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WENCK
ASSOCIATES FOR PHASE V POND INVENTORY AND INSPECTION
PROGRAM
T. APPROVE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PHASE II NPDES STORM
WATER PERMIT PROGRAM
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U. APPROVE AMENDED FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION BYLAWS
V. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2014-65 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF 11201 BURR RIDGE LANE, EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA BY
NEGOTIATION OR CONDEMNATION
Getschow noted there are updates on goldenrod paper for Items C and U.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Butcher Wickstrom, to approve Items A-V,
except Item P, of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Butcher Wickstrom, to approve Item P of
the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0-1,with Case abstaining.
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS/MEETINGS
X. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
MOTION: Butcher Wickstrom moved, seconded by Nelson, to approve the payment of
claims as submitted. Motion was approved on a roll call vote,with Aho,Butcher
Wickstrom, Case, Nelson, and Tyra-Lukens voting "aye."
XI. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Getschow said the Council has held public hearings for the next two items.
A. EDEN GARDENS by Homestead Partners. Request for Comprehensive Guide
Plan Change from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential on
8.39 acres; Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 8.39 acres; Planned
Unit Development District Review with waivers on 8.39 acres; Zoning District
Change from Rural to R1-9.5 on 8.39 acres and Preliminary Plat on 8.39 acres into
36 lots and 7 outlots. Location: Southwest corner of Scenic Heights Road and
Eden Prairie Road. (Resolution No. 2014-66 for Guide Plan Change;
Resolution No. 2014-67 for PUD Concept Review; Ordinance for PUD
District Review with waivers and Zoning District Change; Resolution No.
2014-68 for Preliminary Plat)
Getschow said this is a proposal for 36 single family homes in a green neighborhood
development on the southwest corner of Scenic Heights Road and Eden Prairie
Road. There have been several workshops and City Council meetings devoted to
discussion of this proposal. Some of the concerns expressed by neighbors dealt with
the need for a three-way stop sign at the intersection of Thatcher Road and Stanley
Trail, and that has been included in tonight's action.
Matt Hamish, representing Homestead Partners, gave a PowerPoint overview of the
project. He said they are revisiting offering geothermal as an option for the home
buyers. This will be the first neighborhood in the State to receive Green Path
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Advanced Certified status. Homeowners will see real energy savings on a monthly
basis because of the design features incorporated in the structures which will make
them 80% more energy efficient than the average existing home. He noted they have
33 reservations for the homes as of today.
Aho said the developer and everyone has done a nice job with the design given the
constraints they were given. He did not like the fact that the City is taking a different
role than with past projects and has put a lot of constraints on the project in terms of
pricing and green aspects. Those constraints have resulted in an artificial increase in
density for the development. He said the City has great tools for guiding
development, but he was concerned that we have to purchase this property and then
resell it. He stated he was not in favor of the project.
Butcher Wickstrom said she felt differently about the proposal. She thought it is
incredibly innovative. We can see the interest in it from the number of reservations
even before the project has been approved. She believed you sometimes have to do
things a little differently in order to get something done. She also believed this is a
landmark project, and one that provides green building options that residents are
really excited about. This is in the forefront of how we will live in the future. The
proposal is cutting edge, sustainable, innovative and 80% more energy efficient. She
thought this is an improved version before us tonight because we listened carefully
to what the neighbors had to say and made some modifications to address the traffic
concerns. She enthusiastically supported the project.
Nelson said she also supports the proposal and was very glad we had the option for
doing a pass-through for the land to get this going. It is sometimes easy to think of
new things but hard to get funding when it is something new. However, once you do
something like this, it is a spur for similar development in the next houses that come
through. She thought this will be a very successful innovative development that will
be good for the City.
Case said he completely supported the project as well. He thought we put constraints
any time we zone property. He also thought this project in its present state would not
be taking place today as a green project without some government participation. He
believed government has to incentivize the positive results they want. In our City we
collect cash park fees and have a landmark tree ordinance that were put in place to
do good. He noted we did not have to invest any money in this project. He thought
the project shows positive government participation that results in something good.
Tyra-Lukens said this is an intriguing project and a unique opportunity for the City
to get involved in guiding a project that obviously is desired by a lot of people. She
thanked the neighbors for their input. We have a much better project because of their
input. She thanked the builder for taking a risk. She was not bothered by the fact that
we are signing this over and have somewhat led the development. Some of the
places that we all like and enjoy involved city investment, such as Excelsior on
Grand. She was very much in favor of the proposal.
MOTION: Butcher Wickstrom moved, seconded by Nelson, to adopt Resolution
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No. 2014-66 for Guide Plan change from Low Density Residential to Medium
Density Residential on 8.39 acres; and to adopt Resolution No. 2014-67 for
Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 8.39 acres; and to approve 1st
reading of the ordinance for Planned Unit Development District review with
waivers and Zoning District change from Rural to R1-9.5 on 8.39 acres; and to
adopt Resolution No. 2014-68 for Preliminary Plat on 8.39 acres into 36 lots, 7
outlots and road right of way; and to direct staff to prepare a Development
Agreement incorporating staff and commission recommendations and Council
conditions. Motion carried 4-1,with Aho opposed.
B. SOUTHWEST LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT MUNICIPAL CONSENT (Resolution)
Getschow said the Metropolitan Council has established an alignment in the form of
municipal consent plans for the Southwest Light Rail Transit(SWLRT)which will
operate from downtown Minneapolis through the communities of St. Louis Park,
Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie. The proposed alignment includes 16 new
stations and approximately 16 miles of double track. It will be part of an integrated
system of transitways, including connections to the Green Line in St. Paul, the
METRO Blue Line, the Northstar Commuter Rail line, bus routes and proposed
future transitways. The City of Eden Prairie is required under Minn. Stat. 473.3994
to host a public hearing concerning the physical design components of the
Southwest Light Rail Transit plans. That hearing was held at the May 20, 2014
City Council Meeting. He said the Council has until July 14 to approve or
disapprove the plans for the SWLRT. He noted the Council packet contained a lot
of information including public comments we have received on the plan.
Rosow said there are a number of issues regarding municipal consent. He said
Minnesota statutes governing the LRT proposal requires the Met Council to
submit the physical design components of the preliminary plan to each city and
county through which it travels. He said the statute relates only to the physical
components of the plan and does not require the cities to consent to the project as a
whole. The City Council has no control over whether the SWLRT proceeds; that
decision is in the hands of the Met Council. Rosow said he met with the counsels
of the other cities to discuss the municipal consent options available to cities.
Those options are: to approve the physical design components; to disapprove with
proposed amendments which would require the city to state in the resolution those
physical design elements that, if they were changed, would prompt the city to
approve the design and which would then kick the process back to the Met
Council to review and make a decision within 60 days; to approve with a "wish
list" of things that do not relate to the physical design that the Council would like
to have; or to take no action which would be tantamount to a consent. Rosow said
the proposed resolution tonight approves the physical design components of the
plan and defines outstanding issues that would require future cooperation between
the Met Council and the City.
Rosow said the total estimated cost of the project is over $1.7 billion and will be
paid for with funding from the Federal and State governments, the Hennepin
County Transit Improvement Board, and the Hennepin County Regional Railroad
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Authority. No City funds are dedicated or required for any portion of the project.
By granting municipal consent the Council is not agreeing to provide any funds
for the project.
Tyra-Lukens said she understood municipal consent is not agreeing to spend tax
dollars, but she asked if we are agreeing with the Met Council's goals for light rail
as part of municipal consent. Rosow said the City would be agreeing only to the
physical components of the project and would not be agreeing to their goals.
Case asked if we are agreeing just to the design components within the boundaries
of Eden Prairie. Rosow said that was correct.
Tyra-Lukens commented we have been working on light rail since 2002 on many
different committees. At times she served as a representative of Southwest Transit
on those committees, and she wanted to discuss what happens to Southwest
Transit in the whole process. Southwest Transit and the SWLRT project office
have been meeting to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)that
addresses the cohabitation that will occur at the Southwest Transit site. Many of
the issues have been resolved, but there are still some significant issues remaining
that would affect Southwest Transit's ability to deliver stellar service. Some of the
attempts to resolve some of the issues have occurred as recently as last Thursday;
however, there was no action taken on approval of the draft MOU, They are
meeting again next week. While it is not necessary for the MOU to be resolved
before municipal consent is given, she thought the situation at Southwest Transit is
really unique. The MOU needs to address how the two transit agencies will share
the same facility. Our residents place great value on Southwest Transit, and we
want to protect our bus service here in Eden Prairie. There are infrastructure
decisions that could have a negative impact on the ability of Southwest Transit to
deliver their service. The service could be disrupted by the construction of the
SWLRT. There also needs to be sufficient parking for both parties. There is
language in the MOU that needs to be included to protect the bus transit. For those
reasons, she suggested the Council postpone the vote on municipal consent until
July 14. The next City Council meeting is scheduled for July 15, but we have
enough time to give notice that we are moving the meeting to July 14.
Aho said he serves on the Southwest Transit Board and felt very strongly that we
need to wait to get a better understanding of acceptance of the key points of the
MOU.
Rosow said the project office has said they are going to produce a new draft based
on the eight issues being negotiated. There is a meeting set for Monday morning.
He said he wanted to confirm on the record that July 14 is a valid date that is
available to give municipal consent. The Manager of the SWLRT Project Office
said July 14 is an eligible date.
MOTION: Aho moved, seconded by Butcher Wickstrom, to change the date of
the City Council meeting from July 15 to July 14 and to continue the municipal
consent process to the July 14 meeting.
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Nelson said she was very much in favor of the SWLRT, but she did think it is
worth finishing the process with Southwest Transit. She urged all parties in the
process to meet as often as necessary so they are finished by July 14.
Aho said the Environmental Impact Study (EIS)for the currently proposed route
has not been completed. That is something he would like to see have more study
and definition before we are asked to make the vote. It puts us in a tricky position
to have to vote on municipal consent without knowing the results of the EIS.
There are a lot of potential pitfalls, and we can't put conditions on our municipal
consent
Tyra-Lukens said she agreed but did not think there is any way an EIS could be
done before the July meeting. She asked for guidance from Mr. Rosow as to what
it means to give approval before the EIS is done. Rosow said the results of the EIS
will not be available by July 14. He said, with the manner by which the legislature
set up the process, there would never be an EIS completed when there was only
15-30% of the design complete. A number of comments have related to this issue
and he noted there are remedies available to them within the environmental impact
laws.
VOTE ON THE MOTION: Motion carried 5-0.
XII. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
XIII. APPOINTMENTS
A. STUDENTS ON COMMISSIONS
Getschow said seventeen students are being recommended for appointment.
MOTION: Aho moved to appoint to the Conservation Commission—Ashray
Manepalli, Anthony Polyakov and Sophia Modeas for the Fall and Spring terms;
Butcher Wickstrom moved to appoint to the Flying Cloud Airport Advisory
Commission—Britta Carlsen and Brian Gilje for the Fall and Spring terms; Tyra-
Lukens moved to appoint to the Heritage Preservation Commission—Courtney
Sweeney, Alexander Modeas and Zeinab Hussen for the Fall and Spring terms;
Case moved to appoint to the Human Rights and Diversity Commission—
Elizabeth Corpuz, Emily Higgins, Karena Lin and Tanvi Mehta for the Fall and
Spring terms; and Shreya Venkatesh for the Fall term; Nelson moved to appoint to
the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission —Jacqueline
Armstrong, Pratik Baandal, Jennifer Powell and Riley Tillitt for the Fall and
Spring terms. Seconded by Butcher Wickstrom. Motion carried 5-0.
XIV. REPORTS
A. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
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B. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
1. Resolution No. 2014-69 Authorizing Issuance,Awarding Sale, Prescribing
the Form and Details and Providing for Payment of$17,155,000 General
Obligation Tax Abatement Bonds, Series 2014A (Aquatic Expansion
Pro'ect
Getschow said this resolution will authorize issuance and sale of the 2014A
bonds to finance the Community Center Aquatics Center.
Rusty Fifield, representing Northland Securities, said the bids were opened
this morning. Nine bids were received, which was an excellent market
response. He reviewed the bids received and noted that Piper Jaffray was the
low bidder with a 3.09% true interest cost. That interest rate will save the
City about $370,000 from the initial estimate put forward with the proposal.
He noted they did a credit rating review as part of the process and Eden
Prairie received triple A ratings and positive comments from both Moody's
and S&P. The high rating was given because of strong marks on financial
management and the stewardship of City finances. He noted Eden Prairie is
in a rare group to receive two triple A ratings.
Tyra-Lukens noted it is very good news and will mean a substantial savings
for the City.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Aho, to adopt Resolution No. 2014-
69 authorizing issuance, awarding sale, prescribing the form and details
and providing for the payment of$17,155,000 General Obligation Tax
Abatement Bonds, Series 2014A. Motion carried 5-0.
C. REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
D. REPORT OF PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
E. REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
F. REPORT OF POLICE CHIEF
1. Discussion of Ordinance Relating to Number of Vehicles Parked on
Private Property
Getschow said a resident had expressed concern about the number of
vehicles parked in a driveway. The Police Department looked into our
current City code and some neighboring city codes to see if we should make
any changes.
Police Chief Reynolds said our code does not limit the number of vehicles a
person can park in a driveway. Vehicles cannot be parked on the grass and
must be in running condition. The number of recreational vehicles is limited
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to two on the property, and those can be parked off the driveway. One
individual deals with this situation, and he reports getting one or two
complaints a year. Most situations he looks into are in compliance with the
code. He often runs into a situation where there are a lot of licensed drivers
living in the home. He noted only two of our neighboring cities regulate the
number of cars, St. Louis Park and Minnetonka. St. Louis Park limits the
number to three, but allows for exceptions and has no regulation against on-
street parking. Minnetonka limits the number to four and also limits on street
parking all year long.
Reynolds said he did not think the number of complaints we get warrants a
change to the code. We have been working with the property owner about
whom we have received several complaints. That property owner has two
driveways on the property and is in compliance.
Case said he appreciated the Police Department looking into the situation.
G. REPORT OF FIRE CHIEF
H. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY
XV. OTHER BUSINESS
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Nelson, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-
0. Mayor Tyra-Lukens adjourned the meeting at 8:34 PM.