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City Council - 07/16/2002APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2002 7:00 PM, CITY CENTER Council Chamber 8080 Mitchell Road CITY COUNCIL: Acting Mayor Ron Case, Councilmembers Sherry Butcher, David Luse, and Jan Mosman. CITY STAFF: City Manager Scott Neal, Public Works Services Director Eugene Dietz, Community Development and Financial Services Director Don Uram, City Attorney Rick Rosow and Council Recorder Theresa Brundage I. ROLL CALL / CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER Acting Mayor Case called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Tyra-Lukens was absent. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. COUNCIL FORUM INVITATION Acting Mayor Case said the Council Forum will be held the first and third Tuesday of the month from 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Please note that this portion of the meeting is off-camera. The Council Forum will consist of two parts: scheduled and unscheduled appearances. 6:30 to 6:50 p.m. is reserved for scheduled participants. If you wish to schedule time to visit with the City Council and Service Area Directors, please notify the City Manager’s office (at 952-949-8412) by noon of the meeting date with your request. The last 10 minutes of the Forum, from 6:50 to 7:00 p.m. is set aside for impromptu, unscheduled appearances by individuals or organizations that wish to speak the Council. IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS Mosman added an Item under XIII.A. The agenda would therefore be amended to reflect item XIII.A.2. Comment on City of Eden Prairie July 4 Celebration. At the request of City Manager Neal, the agenda would also be amended to reflect withdrawl of item G. of the CONSENT CALENDAR because of unresolved issues. Neal also noted that Ross Thorfinnson, Jr. is present and will make a brief report under item XI. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. Neal also noted that a report on the status of the City’s website will be given under item XIII.G. REPORT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR. MOTION: Butcher moved, seconded by Luse, to approve the Agenda as published and amended. Motion carried 4-0. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 16, 2002 Page 2 V. MINUTES A. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP, JULY 2, 2002 MOTION: Mosman moved, seconded by Butcher, to approve as published, the Minutes of the City Council Workshop held July 2, 2002. Motion carried 4-0. B. CITY COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 2, 2002 MOTION: Luse moved, seconded by Butcher, to approve as published, the Minutes of the City Council Meeting held July 2, 2002. Motion carried 4-0. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. CLERK’S LICENSE LIST B. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2002-121 APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PRAIRIE CENTER DRIVE / PRAIRIE LAKES DRIVE TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND PRAIRIE CENTER DRIVE TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT, I.C. 95-5372 C. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2002-122 APPROVING TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL AGREEMENT WITH MNDOT FOR SIGNALS ON PRAIRIE CENTER DRIVE AT VIKING DRIVE AND AT VALLEY VIEW ROAD, I.C. 95-5372 D. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2002-123 APPROVING TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH MNDOT FOR SIGNALS ON PRAIRIE CENTER DRIVE AT VIKING DRIVE AND AT VALLEY VIEW ROAD, I.C. 95-5372 E. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2002-124 ACCEPTING THE TH 169 INTERREGIONAL CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN F. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH HAMLINE UNIVERSITY FOR PRODUCTION OF THE “BIG FOOT” CD-ROM G. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR ARTIST DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE JEAN HARRIS MEMORIAL (This item was withdrawn from the agenda.) H. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2002-125 DESIGNATING CITY CLERK AS RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY AND DATA PRACTICES COMPLIANCE OFFICIAL I. RECEIVE FEASIBLITY STUDY AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2002- 126 SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR HILLCREST/ALPINE IMPROVEMENTS FOR 7:00 P.M., AUGUST 20, 2002 (I.C. 98-5471) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 16, 2002 Page 3 MOTION: Mosman moved, seconded by Luse, to approve Items A-I of the Consent Calendar, as amended. Motion carried 4-0. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS / MEETINGS VIII. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS MOTION: Butcher moved, seconded by Luse, to approve the Payment of Claims. The motion was approved on a roll call vote, with Butcher, Case, Luse and Mosman voting “aye.” IX. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS X. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Butcher, to approve the Payment of Claims. The motion was approved on a roll call vote, with Butcher, Case, Luse, Mosman, and Tyra-Lukens voting “aye.” XI. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Former Eden Prairie City Councilmember Ross Thorfinnson, Jr. of the I-494 Corridor Commission spoke about a new effort called MOVE, started by the Corridor Commission. He said MOVE is an advocacy group for transportation issues on the I-494 and I-35W corridors. He said a more concerted effort is needed in regards to advocacy for transportation issues in the south metro area. Thorfinnson said the commission has done policy and legislative work for the past year and a half, with funding provided mostly from federal CMAQ (Congestion Mitigation Air Quality), with some additional funding from cities of the Corridor Commission. He said any discretionary money available over the past 2-3 years has gravitated to the north side of the metro area where there has been a strong group of supporters. He said MOVE will focus first on the I-494 / I-35W interchange to try to improve traffic flow through both corridors and then will move out to other south metro projects to be prioritized by the group. He said the group is in the process of raising $30,000 for its efforts. Mosman said the council was previously presented at a workshop with a map of how long projects will be put off and this, in addition to media coverage, should bring attention to it as a campaign issue. Butcher asked if there’s a way to expand lanes on I-494 from Hwy. 100 to I-35W. Thorfinnson said there is currently no money to do so and, at best, you may see resurfacing but no reconstruction. Butcher asked if efforts involve federal as well as state dollars in regards to advocacy. Thorfinnson said at this point, most of the discretionary dollars are federal, but the focus in the state will be on overall transportation funding by putting more money into influencing projects in the south metro area. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 16, 2002 Page 4 Luse asked what it would take to do what needs to be done in this region. Thorfinnson said the fix will not come without additional tax dollars – possibly from a gas tax increase. He said using bonds is also another possibility, but a combination of many things is needed for funding the necessary projects. Mosman asked if only businesses are targeted for membership in MOVE. Thorfinnson, Jr. said anybody –individuals and companies - can contribute to the effort. XII. APPOINTMENTS XIII. REPORTS OF OFFICERS A. REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS 1. Southwest Corridor Rail Transit Study Policy Advisory Committee Neal noted that Hennepin County is doing a study of the Southwest Light Rail Transit line and the City of Eden Prairie, through Mayor Nancy-Tyra Lukens, has received an invitation from HCRRA (Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority) to appoint members to an advisory committee for the Southwest Corridor Rail Transit Study. Mayor Tyra-Lukens has recommended the appointment of Bruce Moyer as member of the Southwest Corridor Rail Transit Study Policy Advisory Committee and Lynn Hempe as the alternate member. Bruce Moyer said the effort is not to stop light rail transit, but to make sure that all appropriate alternatives are being studied, and to try to preserve trails for the enjoyment of all residents. MOTION: Mosman moved to appoint Bruce Moyer as member of the Southwest Corridor Rail Transit Study Policy Advisory Committee and Lynn Hempe as the alternate member. Seconded by Butcher, Motion carried 4-0. 2. Comment on City of Eden Prairie July 4 Celebration. Mosman complimented City Staff on organization and safety of the celebration. She also praised Tria Mann for her efforts. B. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER C. REPORT OF PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES DIRECTOR D. REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DIRECTOR F. REPORT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES DIRECTOR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 16, 2002 Page 5 G. REPORT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR Neal said redevelopment of the City’s web page is under the direction of Community Development and Financial Services Director Don Uram who will give a summary of what is happening. Neal further stated the City is still on target to launch the redevelopment in mid-August. Uram presented screen shots of the proposed changes to the web site, showing how a person would navigate to and within the site. He said the software will allow changes to be made to the site with very little effort. H. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY 1. Settlement Agreement for Special Assessment Appeal of MAC City Attorney Rosow announced that the settlement agreement, discussed at length at the July 2, 2002 regular City Council meeting, has been finalized. He said as a result of the settlement, the City retains the $3.5 million it collected as a special assessment in 2000. In addition, he said the agreement provides for right-of-way easements for Charlson Road and grading in Hennepin Village. MOTION: Mosman moved, seconded by Butcher, to approve the settlement agreement for Special Assessment Appeal of MAC. Motion carried 4-0. XIV. OTHER BUSINESS XV. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Butcher moved, seconded by Mosman, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 4-0. Councilmember Case adjourned the meeting at 7:44 p.m.