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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council - 01/17/2017 - Workshop APPROVED MINUTES CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP & OPEN PODIUM TUESDAY,JANUARY 17, 2017 CITY CENTER 5:00—6:25 PM, HERITAGE ROOMS 6:30—7:00 PM, COUNCIL CHAMBER CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens, Council Members Brad Aho, Sherry Butcher Wickstrom, Kathy Nelson, and Ron Case CITY STAFF: City Manager Rick Getschow, Police Chief James DeMann, Fire Chief George Esbensen, Public Works Director Robert Ellis, Community Development Director Janet Jeremiah, Parks and Recreation Director Jay Lotthammer, Communications Manager Joyce Lorenz, City Attorney Ric Rosow, and Recorder Lorene McWaters I. COMMISSION WORK PLANS A. CONSERVATION COMMISSION Commission Chair Lori Tritz presented for the Conservation Commission. Tritz said the commission focuses its efforts in four areas: water,pollinators, energy and recycling. 2016 accomplishments in the area of water included assistance with with review of the Local Water Management Plan and the Water Treatment Plant and Environmental LC. The commission also participated in the Home and Garden Show, Arbor Day, and the Eden Prairie Green Event held at Pax Christi Church. Plans for 2017 include an Educational Panel for Fire Station 2 as well as other stormwater education. The commission will participate in Arbor Day activities at Round Lake. In 2016 the commission reviewed the Pollinator Resolution as it was being drafted. For 2017, the commission will review the proposed native plant ordinance, and participate in the Home and Garden Show and in a Bee Squad presentation. The commission attended the Eden Prairie Solar Power Hour in 2016 and plans to participate in a LEEDS building tour and review the energy action plan in 2017. In the area of recycling, the commission promoted a number of organics recycling initiatives and promoted solid waste recycling at the City-wide Open House and Cub Scouts presentations. In 2017, the commission expects to provide input on the proposed organics recycling plan and will again participated in Arbor Day as well as a Recycling Center Tour. Additional accomplishments for 2016 include an augmented student program and ongoing communication efforts, including the Living Green Newsletter, the City's Facebook site, the Life in the Prairie Newsletter. They plan to focus on redesigning the Living Green portion of the website in 2017. City Council Workshop Minutes January 17, 2017 Page 2 B. FLYING CLOUD AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION Commission Chair Keith Tschohl presented for the Flying Cloud Airport Advisory Commission. 2016 accomplishments included: • Advised on operational changes at the airport including continuing hangar construction and reconstruction of the west end of Taxiway A. • Encouraged MAC to reach out to households filing the most noise complaints • Toured the airport in April. • Monitored developments in federal regulations, including the FAA's implementation of the sUAS Final Rule in august, and the nationwide ban on Stage 2 aircraft. • Continued to engage with MAC leadership. In 2017, the commission will continue monitor changes to laws and regulations relating to small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS); will tour the airport again, and will provide the City Council with annual comparisons of number of operations and noise complaints. The commission will provide feedback on the MAC Noise Programs Office on revisions to the Noise Abatement Plan and Pilots Guide, monitor development of the MAC's 2035 LTCP for the airport and will monitor development and construction of a new public viewing area, if requested. C. HUMAN RIGHTS AND DIVERSITY COMMISSION Commission Chair P.G. Narayanan presented for the Human Rights & Diversity Commission. 2016 accomplishments included: • Starting a Parkinson's Friendly Community Initiative, which will include the Police Department • Annual GLBT Ally training with PRIDE Institute • YMCA Summer Pilot Program at Briar Hill as well as English classes at Briar Hill • Tapestry project • Support for the 3rd Annual 5K Run Against Human Trafficking • A series of speakers/trainings, including housing, bias crime, transportation, disabilities and Islam • LGBT Leaders Art Exhibit with Hennepin Tech 2017 work plan items includes: • Elevating visibility of the Human Rights & Diversity Commission • Increase listening avenues within the community to better inform the City Council of successes and challenges. • Enlist cooperation of organizations and individuals in the community to promote awareness and appreciation of the City's Manifesto. • Annual Human Rights Award City Council Workshop Minutes January 17, 2017 Page 3 • Support for victim of bias crimes and review of alleged ADA violations D. HERITAGE PRESERVATION Steve Olson presented for the Heritage Preservation Commission. 2016 accomplishments included: • A number of grant projects, including $3,500 from the EP Community Foundation for an interpretive sign at Riley Lake Park; a Heritage Partnership Grant for$60,000 for training; a legacy grant of$14,000 for research and writing of future interpretive signs; and a capital grant of$24,000 for the Smith Douglas More House roof project • Completion of Phase 1 of the City Center Photo project • A history hunt in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Historic Preservation Act • The street sign fund raiser • Award of the 2016 Preservation Award to Steve Schussler for preservation efforts at the Goodrich-Ramus Barn • An airport tour • Tour of the Glen Lake Childrens Camp Respite Center 2017 work plan items includes: • Submission of the SDM House National Register Nomination • Pursuit of a grant for archaeological studies at the Town of Hennepin site • Assisting the Eden Prairie Historical Society with a$9,600 Legacy Grant Project • Completing data collection from SHPO E. PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION Chair Larry Link presented for the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resource Commission. The commission's work plan was extensive. Some of the highlights from 2016 included: • Providing guidance and feedback on Mobile Caf6 • Participated in the Aquatics Center grand opening • Learn about new recreation program offerings • Provided feedback on the Outdoor Center Master Plan • Participated in several play structure grand openings 2017 work plan items include: • Participating in Cedar Hills Park Grand Opening • Continue to advise staff on relevant SWLRT projects, such as public art and plaza designs • Participating in trends discussions • Discussing pollinator friendly policies, lake management and natural resources City Council Workshop Minutes January 17, 2017 Page 4 F. PLANNING COMMISSION Chair Andrew Pieper presented on behalf of the Planning Commission. 2016 accomplishments included: • Considered 8 variance applications • Reviewed 12 development land use applications including reuse or expansion of existing sites • Reviewed and provided input on design guidelines and text amendments related to building materials, architecture, landscaping and screening. • Reviewed tech amendments update of tree replacement requirements and alarified kennels and automated services 2017 work plan items: • Building commission knowledge to further optimize the planning process. • Ensuring strong coordination between commissions and Eden Prairie strategic initiatives. • Participating in the ongoing Comprehensive Guide plan Update, including special areas of study • Ongoing code amendment work, including the park district and the sign ordinance as well as clarifications and housekeeping changes Open Podium II. OPEN PODIUM III. ADJOURNMENT