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City Council - 01/05/1999 APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY,JANUARY 5, 1999 7:00 P.M., CITY CENTER Council Chamber 8080 Mitchell Road CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Jean Harris,Sherry Butcher-Younghans, Ronald Case,Ross Thorfinnson,Jr., and Nancy Tyra-Lukens CITY COUNCIL STAFF: City Manager Chris Enger,Parks &Recreation Services Director Bob Lambert,Public Works Services Director Eugene Dietz,Public Safety Services Director Jim Clark, Community Development and Financial Services Director Don Uram,Management Services Director Natalie Swaggert, City Attorney Roger Pauly, and Council Recorder David Rix ROLL CALL/CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Harris called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE SWEARING IN OF MAYOR HARRIS AND COUNCILMEMBERS NANCY TYRA- LUKENS AND RON CASE City Attorney Roger Pauly swore in Mayor Harris, Councilmember Nancy Tyra-Lukens and Councilmember Ron Case to their seats on the Eden Prairie City Council. PROCLAMATION FOR THE MARTIN LUTHER KING,JR., CELEBRATION Mayor Harris read the Proclamation for the Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration into the record. She introduced Gloria Wynans, Chairperson of the Eden Prairie Human Rights Commission and author of the Proclamation,who thanked the Council and the citizens of the City for their help in making the Celebration a reality. I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS Enger deleted Item N.K. on the Consent Calendar and Item XI.B.2 under the Report of City Manager. Motion: Thor$nmon moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans to approve the Agenda as amended. The motion carried 5-0. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 5, 1999 Page 2 H. OPEN PODIUM Mayor Harris noted that one of the City's strategic initiatives is to provide effective, timely, and open communication channels for City residents and businesses. Beginning with the second 1999 meeting of the City Council the meeting time has been changed from 7:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.to be more convenient for the citizens. In addition,the Open Podium will be referred to as the Council Forum. The new format will encourage a dialog with the citizens, Councilmembers, and Service Area Directors. The Council Forum will be held from 7:00 p.m. until 7:15 p.m.,preceding the televised portion of the City Council meeting. Anyone wishing to appear at this Forum should contact the City Manager by noon of the meeting day,requesting to be placed on the Council Forum schedule. The Council Forum will be run as a pilot for a period of six months to determine if it is an effective communication tool,Mayor Harris added. III. MINUTES A. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF WORKSHOP HELD TUESDAY,DECEMBER 1& 1998 Mayor Harris offered the following changes: Page 5, fifth paragraph, sentences one and three, change " the MLC" to read"Representative Orfield." Motion: Case moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans to approve the December 15, 1998, City Council/Staff Workshop Minutes as corrected. The motion carried 5-0. B. CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY,DECEMBER 15, 1998 Mayor Hams offered the following corrections: Page 2, "invited Councilmembers to make a statement regarding their support'or'nonsupport", and in the sixth sentence "the design represents 'an."' Motion: Thorfinnson moved, seconded by Case to approve the December 15, 1998 City Council Meeting Minutes as corrected. The motion carried 5-0. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. CLERK'S LICENSE LIST B. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-01,AUTHORIZING CITY OFFICIALS TO TRANSACT BANKING BUSINESS C. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-02,DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 5, 1999 Page 3 D. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-03,AUTHORIZING USE OF FACSIMILE SIGNATURES BY PUBLIC OFFICIALS E. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-04,AUTHORIZING THE TREASURER OF DEPUTY TREASURER TO INVEST CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, FUNDS F. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-05,AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF CERTAIN CLAIMS BY FINANCE DEPARTMENT WITHOUT PRIOR COUNCIL APPROVAL G. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-06.AUTHORIZING THE TREASURER OF DEPUTY TREASURER TO MAKE ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFERS FOR THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE H. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-07,APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE EDEN PRAIRIE,HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY I. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-08,AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, SERIES 1999A J. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-09,TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR WELL HOUSE NO. 13 TO GHT CONSTRUCTION,INC—I.C. 98-5475 K. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WATERMAIN IN WALLACE ROAD AND TECHNOLOGY DRIVE, I.C. 5476 (this item was deleted) L. APPROVE RELEASE LAND AT BLUFF ROAD AND HENNEPIN TOWN ROAD FROM DEFERRED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS Motion: Tyra-Lukens moved, seconded by Thorfinnson to approve the Consent Calendar with Item K deleted. The motion carried 5-0. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS/MEETINGS VI. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS Motion: Thorfinnson moved, seconded by Case to approve the payment of claims as submitted. Motion carried on a Roll Call Vote with Butcher-Younghans, Case, Thorfmnson,Tyra-Lukens, and Mayor Harris voting "aye." VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS VIH. PETITIONS,REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 5, 1999 Page 4 IX. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS & COMMISSION Tyra-Lukens told the Council that Southwest Metro's participation in the Holidazzle Parade was well received by the citizens of Eden Prairie. From one to three buses of parade goers were shuttled to downtown Minneapolis for the six nights that service was offered. The new"Transit Hub" is open, and"minor bugs" are being worked out to make the transition to the new building smoother. The land adjacent to the new hub will be developed with commercial/retail facilities. X. APPOINTMENTS A. RESOLUTION NO. 99-10,DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL CITY NEWSPAPER Enger noted staff was recommending continued use of the Eden Prairie News as the City's official newspaper. The following reasons were given: - Readership of the News by City residents is high - Significant local coverage - Articles about the City are timely and well done - The City has a strong and professional relationship with the Eden Prairie News Motion: Thorfinnson moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans to approve Resolution No. 99-10, a Resolution Designating the Eden Prairie News as the official City Newspaper. The motion carried 5-0. B. RESOLUTION NO. 99-11,DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL MEETING DATES,TIME AND PLACE FOR THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, CITY COUNCIL IN 1999 AND APPOINTING ACTING MAYOR Motion: Tyra-Lukens moved, seconded by Thorfinnson to approve 7:00 p.m. as the official opening time for all Eden Prairie City Council Meetings. The motion carried 5-0. Motion: Case moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans to appoint Nancy Tyra- Lukens as Acting-Mayor. The motion carried 4-0-1(Tyra-Lukens abstained) Motion: Case moved, seconded by Tyra-Lukens to approve the first and third Tuesdays of each month, at Eden Prairie City Center, Council Chamber, as the official day and place that City Council Meetings will be held on. The motion carried 5-0. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 5, 1999 Page 5 C. RESOLUTION NO. 99-12,DESIGNATING THE DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO THE SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY FOR 1999 Mayor Harris asked Councilmember Case,the current Director of the Suburban Rate Authority if he wished to continue on in the position. Case said he would continue on with the appointment. Mayor Harris asked for a Councilmember volunteer to act as Alternate Director to the Suburban Rate Authority. Butcher- Younghans volunteered for the position of Alternate Director of the Suburban Rate Authority. Motion: Thorfinnson moved, Tyra-Lukens seconded the appointment of Ron Case as Director of the Suburban Rate Authority and Sherry Butcher-Younghans as the Alternate Director of the Suburban Rate Authority. The motion carried 3- 0-2 (Case and Butcher-Younghans abstained). D. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMEMBERS TO INTERGOVERN- MENTAL COMMISSIONS Mayor Harris noted that Thorfinnson and Butcher-Younghans have been asked to provide recommendation on the review and restructuring of Boards and Commissions. The project not only includes City Boards and Commissions but Councilmember participation on other intergovernmental organizations. Recommendations from Thorfinnson and Butcher-Younghans will be presented during the second quarter of 1999. Mayor Harris asked all Councilmembers to review their current appointments,indicate those that will be retained,those that will not be retained and any other area of particular notice. Motion: Case moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans to request Council- members currently serving on intergovernmental committees to continue until reappointments are made,per the 1998 Membership of Councilmembers on Boards and Commissions list. The motion carried 5-0. E. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMEMBER TO THE SOUTHWEST CORRIDOR COALITION Mayor Harris appointed Councilmember Thorfinnson to the Southwest Corridor Coalition. Motion: Butcher-Younghans moved, seconded by Tyra-Lukens to appoint Councilmember Thorfinnson to the Southwest Corridor Coalition. The motion carried 4-0-1(Thorfinnson abstained). XI. REPORTS OF OFFICERS A. REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 5, 1999 Page 6 Mayor Hams appointed Butcher-Younghans and Tyra-Lukens to perform the Annual Review of the City Manager. Motion: Case moved, seconded by Thorfinnson to appoint Butcher-Younghans and Tyra-Lukens to perform the Annual Review of the City Manager. The motion carried 3-0-2(Butcher-Younghans and Tyra-Lukens abstained). B. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER 1. Set the first and third Tuesday of each month as City Council/Staff Workshops at 5 p.m., at Cft Center Motion: Butcher-Younghans moved, seconded by Case to set the first and third Tuesday of each month as City Council/Staff Workshops at 5:00- 7:00 p.m., at City Center. The motion carried 5-0. Enger noted the first City Council/Workshop meeting in May would be held at the New Fire Station,May 4, 1999. City Attorney Pauly suggested leaving the May 4, 1999 meeting off of the schedule and publishing a Special Meeting for the appropriate time and place. Staff concurred. 3. Pay Equi ,y Compliance Enger stated in 1984, the Legislature enacted the Local Government Pay Equity Act requiring jurisdictions throughout Minnesota to demonstrate that their compensation practices are in compliance with the requirements of the Act. On November 17, 1998,the City received official notice of compliance. The City will be required to report its pay equity position again in January 2001. Motion: Thorfinnson moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans to accept "Notification of Compliance with the Local Government Pay Equity Act" Certificate. The motion carried 5-0. C. REPORT OF PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES DIRECTOR D. REPORT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR E. REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DIRECTOR F. REPORT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES DIRECTOR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 5, 1999 Page 7 G. REPORT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR H. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY XII. OTHER BUSINESS A. CONSULTATION WITH CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING LITIGATION (Closed Session) XIII. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Thorfinnson moved, seconded by Tyra-Lukens to adjourn the meeting. There being no further business before the Council Mayor Harris adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.