City Council - 08/03/1993 . MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1993 7:30 PM, CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
7600 Executive Drive
COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Douglas Tenpas, Richard Anderson, Jean Harris, H. Martin Jessen,
and Patricia Pidcock
CITY COUNCIL STAFF: City Manager Carl J. Jullie, Assistant to the City Manager Craig Dawson,
City Attorney Roger Pauly, Finance Director John D. Frane, Senior
Planner Michael D. Franzen, Director of Parks, Recreation & Natural
Resources Robert Lambert, and City Engineer, Alan Gray
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Mayor Tenpas called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Jessen was absent.
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION TO STUDENT/YOUTH MEMBERS WHO
SERVED ON A CITY COMMISSION
Mayor Tenpas presented certificates of appreciation to the student/youth members of the Commissions and
Boards during the previous year. Recipients were Lisa-Marie Gualtieri, Planning Commission; Adam Har u
and Thomas Marcus, Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission; Sara Heck and Tata Sheedy,
Human Rights and Services Commission.
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Pidcock added Item XI.1.A., Report on League of Minnesota Cities Board Retreat.
MOTION: Pidcock moved, seconded by Harris, to approve the agenda as submitted and amended.
Motion carried unanimously.
II. OPEN PODIUM
Jim Eckblad, 15406 Village Woods Drive, explained that bogs were currently floating in Red Rock Lake
and expressed concern about the problems that may be caused because of this. Gray said Staff had begun
investigating the issue due to concern about blockage of storm water drainage outlets of the lake and the
detriment to recreation on the lake. He said that the Watershed District had been contacted about
• availability of funding for some or all of the work required to correct the matter. In addition, the
Minnesota DNR had been contacted in order to obtain permits necessary for removal of the bog materials.
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�. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JULY 20, 1993
MOTION: Pidcock moved, seconded by Hams, to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of
July 20, 1993, as submitted with the following sentence added to page 7, item M.C., "Council directed
Staff to continue discussions with the Shuldheiss family as discussed at this meeting." Motion carried
unanimously.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. CLERK'S LICENSE LIST
B. 2ND READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND LIQUOR LICENSE REGULATIONS AND
RESOLUTION #93-158 APPROVING SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION
C. FAIRFIELD WEST PHASE 2 by Centex Homes. 2nd Reading of an Ordinance for PUD District
Review on 23.5 acres and Rezoning from Rural to R1-13.5 on 6.76 acres; Approval of a Developer's
Agreement for Fairfield West Phase 2. Location: West of Fairfield, south of Scenic Heights Road
#212. (Ordinance #30-93-PUD-9-93 for PUD District Review on 23.5 and Rezoning from Rural
to R1-13.5 on 6.76 acres and Authorizing Summary of Ordinance)
D. BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO by Northco Corporation. 2nd Reading of an Ordinance for Zoning
• District Amendment within the Community Commercial Zoning District on 10.8 acres; and Adoption
of a Resolution Approving Site Plan for Blockbuster Video. Location: Northwest corner of the
intersection of County Road 4 and Highway 5. (Ordinance #29-93, Zoning District Amendment
within the Community Commercial Zoning District and Authorizing Summary of Ordinance;
Resolution #93-159, Site Plan)
E. CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR A-V/CABLECAST SYSTEM CONTRACT
F. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION #93-160 REGARDING JACOUES PROPERTY AND RILEY
LAKE TRAIL
G. APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING PUBLIC RENTAL OF CANOE RACKS
IN PARKS
H. RESOLUTION #93-161, APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT WITH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, CSAH 62 FROM CSAH 4 TO CSAH 60, WETLAND MITIGATION
AND LANDSCAPING
I. RESOLUTION #93-162 APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF EDEN PRAIRIE FORD
J. RESOLUTION #93-163 ORDERING FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR ATHERTON
TOWNHOMES TO IMPROVE DRAINAGE FACILITIES, I.C. 93-5332
• K. RESOLUTION #93-164 AWARDING CONTRACT FOR BERGER DRIVE/LAKESHORE
DRIVE/VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH, I.C. 52-284
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MOTION: Harris moved, seconded by Pidcock, to approve items A. - K. of the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried unanimously.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS/MEETINGS
A. BRYANT LAKE PARK by Hennepin County Parks. Site Plan Review within the Rural Zoning
District on 167.6 acres. Location: West of Rowland Road, north and east of Bryant Lake.
Doug Bryant and Alex Meyer, representing the Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District, reviewed
the details of the proposed park development.
Councilmembers asked about the number and type of watercraft available at the park; the possibility
of a trail connection through the International School property; connection to trails within the City
of Minnetonka; and timing for opening of the park improvements to the public. Meyer and Bryant
responded that, initially, six (6) canoes and six (6) paddle boats would be available for rent at the
facility. Regarding the trail connection through the International School property, Bryant said that
negotiations would be necessary with the school in order to obtain the right to construct the trail.
Meyer reviewed the proposed connections to the Minnetonka trail system. Bryant said that the Phase
I improvements were scheduled to be opened to the public in Spring, 1995. He noted that it was not
• possible to determine the timing of funding for future phases.
The Planning Commission and Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission recommended
approval of the proposal.
Sandra Landucci, 6529 Rowland Road, expressed concern about the proposed location of the park
maintenance facility and the location of the park entrance. She asked for mitigation with landscaping
alternatives and for assurances that there would be compliance with any mitigation measures
proposed.
MOTION: Anderson moved, seconded by Harris, to:
1) Close the Public Hearing; and
2) Adopt Resolution #93-167, approving the Site Plan including the mitigation measures to screen
the park maintenance building from adjacent homes on Rowland Road.
Bryant stated that increased berm height and increased tree height in the range of eight-foot to twelve-
foot high trees were being considered. Council directed Staff to work with the Park District and the
neighborhood toward an acceptable plan revision.
Motion carried unanimously.
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B. STORM WATER UTILITY
Gray reported on the success of the July 14th "Water Quality Fair" and explained the progress since
the Council last considered establishment of this utility. He also updated the progress on storm water
problems at the Bent Creek golf course and in the Atherton townhome area. There were no
comments from the audience.
MOTION: Harris moved, seconded by Pidcock, to continue this Public Hearing and direct staff to
draft an ordinance to establish this utility. Motion carried unanimously.
C. MINNESOTA PLASTICS by Ryan Construction. Request for PUD Concept Review on 15.67
acres, PUD District Review with waivers on 3.17 acres, Zoning District Amendment in the I-2 Park
Zoning District on 3.17 acres and Site Plan Review on 3.17 acres. Location: Valley View Road and
Anagram Drive. (Resolution for PUD Concept; Ordinance for PUD District Review and Zoning
District Amendment in the I-2 Park Zoning District)
Pat Ryan, representing proponent, explained the details of the proposal. Staff reported that the
Planning Commission had recommended approval of the project.
• Councilmembers questioned the exterior materials used for the proposed development. Staff
explained the plans for exterior materials for the buildings in the area and that this structure met all
requirements. There were no comments from the audience.
MOTION: Pidcock moved, seconded by Harris, to:
1) Close the Public Hearing;
2) Adopt Resolution #93-165, approving the PUD Concept;
3) Approve the 1st Reading of the Ordinance for PUD District Review and Zoning District
Amendment; and
4) Direct Staff to prepare a Development Agreement incorporating Commission and Staff
recommendations.
Motion carried unanimously.
D. AVIATION CHARTER by Aviation Charter. Request for Site Plan Review in the Public Zoning
District on 2.3 acres. Location: 9960 Flying Cloud Drive.
Gary Tushie, architect for the project, explained the details of the development proposal. He added
that proponents agreed with all conditions of the Staff and Commission except the requirement for
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Councilmembers discussed the feasibility of extending sanitary sewer and water to the airport
property. Gray said that a feasibility study had been completed, but that, without cooperation from
the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), owners of the airport, it would be impossible to
implement.
There were no comments from members of the audience.
MOTION: Harris moved, seconded by , to:
1) Close the Public Hearing;
2) Adopt Resolution #93-166, approving the review of the Site Plan.
Motion carried unanimously.
Council directed Staff to draft appropriate documentation, perhaps a resolution, urging MAC to
reconsider installation of sanitary sewer and water to service Flying Cloud Airport. Further, Staff
was directed to work with the Flying Cloud Airport Advisory Commission to begin discussions with
MAC Staff on the matter.
• E. FREEBURG/PERKINS/FELTL ADDITION by Freeburg/Perkins/Feltl.Request for Preliminary
Plat of three acres into three lots and Zoning Code variances to be Reviewed by the Board of
Adjustments and Appeals. Location: Willow Creek Road (Resolution for Preliminary Plat)
Continued from June 1, 1993
MOTION: Pidcock moved, seconded by Harris, to continue this item to October 5, 1993. Motion
carried unanimously.
VI. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
MOTION: moved, seconded by , to approve the Payment of Claims as presented. Motion carried on
a roll call vote, with Anderson, Harris, Pidcock, and Tenpas voting "aye."
VH. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
VIII.PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
IX. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS. COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES
X. APPOINTMENTS
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XI. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
A. REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS
1. League of Minnesota Cities Board Retreat
Pidcock reported on the retreat she attended as a Board member of the League of Minnesota
Cities (LMC). She explained that one focus of the retreat was a concerted effort on how to
better serve the cities of Minnesota. The Board discussed the perceptions that cities have of the
League and what those cities expect of their league. The Board was also concerned about any
negative impact the League may have suffered due to recent internal problems. Pidcock invited
input from Councilmembers about these and any other issues.
B. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
1. 1992 Audit of City's Financial Operations
John Brand, Fox, McCue, reported on the audit of the 1992 financial records of the City. He
commended staff for the job performed and reviewed recommendations for the coming year.
• 2. Rescheduling of Council Workshop
Council directed Staff to reschedule the workshop planned for August i0th to a future date when
all Council members could be present.
XH. OTHER BUSINESS
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION TO ADJOURN: Harris moved, seconded by Pidcock. Mayor Tenpas adjourned the meeting
at 9:45 p.m.
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