Planning Commission - 10/10/2022APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2022 7:00 PM—CITY CENTER
Council Chambers
8080 Mitchell Road
COMMISSION MEMBERS: John Kirk, Frank Sherwood, Andrew Pieper, Ed
Farr, Rachel Markos, Carole Mette, William
Gooding, Robert Taylor, Dan Grote
CITY STAFF: Jeremy Barnhart, City Planner; Rod Rue, City
Engineer; Matt Bourne, Parks & Natural Resources
Manager; Kristin Harley, Recording Secretary
I. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Chair Pieper called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – ROLL CALL
Absent was commission member Farr.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Grote moved, seconded by Kirk to approve the agenda. MOTION
CARRIED 8-0.
IV. MINUTES
MOTION: Kirk moved, seconded by Gooding to approve the minutes of August 22,
2022 as amended. MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. DISCUSSION ROUND LAKE PARK BUILDING RECONSTRUCTION
Request for:
• Discuss Round Lake Park building reconstruction
Bourne displayed a PowerPoint and presented the staff report. He explained this
was a discussion item not requiring a motion at this time. The current building
was built in 1982 as a warming-house. Everything was done to make it accessible,
but it had run its course and required an upgrade to a newer, more usable space
similar to what had been accomplished at Staring Lake. Rentals, for example
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graduation parties, could be held in the new space, and Staring Lake was seeing
over 60 rentals a year. After the pandemic, need was increasing.
Bourne displayed some renderings showing how the lake view would be
maximized and with a larger community room. The entrance would be much
more welcoming and visually appealing. He displayed the layout and explained it
would still serve as a warming house but would add additional room for
community and family events. The restrooms would be accessible from both the
interior and exterior. There would be changing areas for users of the splash pad.
The doors would be remote controlled so that they would be programmable
without having an attendant physically open and close the doors. Rentals would
be requested online. Bourne displayed some artists’ renderings showing the large
doors, which would not be sliding as shown in the earlier renderings but would
bring in light and allow attractive outside views. There would also be an eight-
foot-long glass fireplace. Round Lake Park was the site of the hometown
celebration, so there would be picnic tables and areas to utilize for both Citywide
events and rentals.
The building materials would be metal and fiber cement panels, allowing for
contrasting colors, and bringing in some public art with laser-cut panels. There
would also be a lot of glass used, especially toward the lake views. The flooring
would be rubber flooring in the restrooms and warming-house, and the
community room would have a cement floor. The interior would have tile and
sound-deadening material between the wood to absorb harsh sounds and keep the
interior from echoing or sounding “loud.”
Bourne displayed the exterior elevations showing the contrasting light and dark
panels, with wooden accents. The sustainability options included southeast facing
solar panels, geothermal energy, high efficiency heating and cooling, and a green
roof. The green roof would be made of removable trays for easy maintenance.
There were also stormwater improvements and a rain garden.
The layout would approximately mimic the existing building but be a bit larger
and closer to the lake. The setback was approximately 130 feet.
Mette asked for and received confirmation there was an additional sidewalk from
the building to the parking lot. She also confirmed the restrooms would have
rubber flooring. Mette asked if the building would be closed part of the year and
Bourne replied the building would be available year-round. Mette suggested an
indoor/outdoor fireplace. Markos agreed. Markos also asked if the metal cladding
was impervious to graffiti and Bourne replied anti-graffiti material would be used.
Markos asked how the green roof would be maintained. Bourne replied the design
offered the option with the least maintenance. It was mounted in small trays for
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easy replacement. This was the first time the City would explore this kind of roof
on a park building.
Gooding asked what revenue would be made from solar panels and rentals, and if
they would cover expenses. Bourne replied the revenue collected would not be
much. Rentals would mirror the fee structure at Staring Lake which collected
$16,000.00 in 2021. The emphasis not on making money but offering a
community space with a solar panel system similar to other City buildings. He
could not give a percentage of how much solar energy would going back into the
grid, but the point was to be an example to homeowners.
Taylor asked the capacity of the community room. Bourne replied it depended on
the setup: with circle tables or a classroom setup, it was 60-80 people, and it
would be more without tables. There would be a kitchenette, sink and refrigerator,
and sufficient electrical and cabinets for user groups. Taylor asked if tables and
chairs were provided by City and Bourne replied they were. Taylor asked if the
screens were smart-capable, and Bourne replied the TVs would be smart.
Pieper asked if the size of the storage room would be the same as the current one,
and Bourne replied it would be smaller. Pieper asked if the Football Association
stored their equipment there, and Bourne replied it did; the City was working with
the organization to find a new location. The storage in the future would be for the
tables and chairs. Bourne explained the size of the new warming house would be
a bit smaller the current one but larger than the warming house at Staring Lake.
The intent was to maximize the space as much as possible. There would be a
water bottle filler inside and outside. There would be grading to ensure the rubber
matting would be as flat as possible to flood all the way to the rink from the
sidewalk.
Mette commented she was pleased with the very modern architecture and design,
which was what she would expect for something close to the community center.
Kirk agreed and commended the sustainability features. He agreed with the goal
of setting a tone rather than generating revenue. Markos suggested having
information for the public on the building’s sustainability features. Bourne replied
that was one consideration, especially with the green roof. There would be
signage.
PLANNERS’ REPORT
MEMBERS’ REPORTS
VI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Gooding moved, seconded by Taylor to adjourn. Motion carried 8-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.