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City Council - 08/25/1970 - Village Meeting MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE VILLAGE COUNCIL Tuesday, August 25, 1970 7:30 P.M. , Prairie View School Members present were Mayor Osterholt, Councilmen Haugen, Nesbitt, Lieb and r� Redpath. Also present was Village Manager, George C. Hite. I. MEMORIAL TRIBUTE TO ODMOR SKJELBOSTAD Mayor Osterholt presented and rea Resolution No. 361 a memoraial tribute to Odmor Skjelbostad, Planning Commission Chairman who died on August 16, 1970. Following the presentation and unaminous adoption of the Resolution, the Mayor presented copies to Mr. Skjelbostad's sons, Dave and Harold. Each member of the V; Council commented on the significant contributions Mr. Skjelbostad had made to < the Village of Eden Prairie. lei G_ II. PRESENTATIONS A. Eden Prairie Lions Club. Presentation of Rescue Truck Donation. Mr. Lieb, a member of the Eden Prairie Lions Club, introduced Mr. Larry Kieven, Lions Club President. Mr. Kleven made a presentation of the Rescue Truck which the Lions Club was donating to the Village. He invited the members of the Council and all C others present to inspect thevehicle which was parked adjacent to the school . C Mayor Osterholt thanked the Lions for the Resuue Truck and the many other con- tributions they make for the betterment of the community. Mr. Ray Mitchell , Fire Chief, also expressed his appreciation on behalf of the. Fire Department for the vehicle and advised that his men had spent many hours training in anticipation of the arrival of the unit. Mr. Mitchell also introduced Mr. Gene Jacobson who had recently been appointed as Assistant Chief of he Eden Prairie Fire Depart- ment. Mayor Osterholt presented a certificate of commendation from the League of Minnesota Municipalities to Mr. Jack Hacking for being a nominee for the C.C. Ludwig award which is annually given by the League to outstanding public servants. Following these presentations the meeting was adjourned for a short period so that all present would have an opportunity to inspect the new vehicle. III. MINUTES OF AUGUST 11 and 17 1970 e minutes of ugust th were approved without correction. The minutes of August 17th had not yet been prepared. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. uc a e rail Subtrunk Sanitary Sewer. Padon Down's Second Addition Lateral ewer, Water and Street ac n . -TRY Tillage Manager presented and explained the proposed public improvement. He noted that the total estimated assessable cost of the proposed Duck Lake Trail Subtrunk was $245,400 and was proposed to be assessed against each of the 540 REC's within the subtrunk district at an estimated rate of $205 per REC. In addition there was a proposed assessment against each of the 77 REC's which would use the subtrunk as a lateral at an estimated rate of $1 ,760 per REC. The Manager also presented the proposed lateral sewer, lateral water and street surfacing project for the Padon Down's Second Addition. Total estimated assessable cost for the lateral sewer in Padon Down's was $59,720, proposed to be assessed against each of the 34 REC anticicited on this system at the rate of $1 ,760 per REC. C Council Minutes August 25, 1970 Page 2 The total assessable cost of lateral watermain was given at $35,200 with an estimated rate of assessment against each of the 34 REC's of $1 ,035. Estimated assessable cost of the proposed Padon Down's Second Addition street surfacing was presented at $26,270 and proposed to be assessed against each of the estimated 34 REC's at the rate of $785 per REC. Substantial opposition was expressed to the project and a petition was presented signed by approximately 90 property owners requesting that the Council immediately table all consideration of the proposed improvements for a period of time long enough to allow for more adequate consideration of the need for the facilities and the study of the economic feasibility of such an undertaking. A number of persons said that they felt that any existing private disposal system problems could be corrected through better maintenance or replacement and that it would be unreasonable to expect an entire neighborhood to participate in a project that would serve only a few. Others commented that they felt the problem was severe and it would get worse in the future and that the neighborhood should be concerned about the possible health hazards in the Duck Lake Area. Those favoring the project said that the improvement would provide sanitary service to the Prairie View School which they thought was essential considering the increased enrollment at the school . Some concern was expressed regarding the pollution of Duck Lake. Mr. Nesbitt moved that the Duck Lake Trail Subtrunk Sanitary Sewer and the Padon Down's lateral sewer-water and street surfacing projects be abandoned. Mr. Lieb seconded. Mr. Redpath said he felt the project should be approved in the interest of protecting the general health and welfare. Mayor Osterholt commented that iw was a most difficult decision to make but he was not convinced that there had been an adequate showing of need to justify the approval of such a costly project. Mr. Haugen, indicated that he was convinced that there was a need and that in his opinion the Village had no choice but to proceed with the improvement. He also stated that he was concerned about pollution in Duck Lake. On roll call , Messers , Nesbitt, Lieb and Osterholt voted aye. Messers Redpath and Haugen voted no. Motion carried. B. The Cove Addition Lateral Sewer Water and Street Surfacing. The Manager reported on the response to a q lonalre the village had mailed to property owners regarding their attitude relative to the proposed improvements. The poll disclosed that 9 property owners felt the Council should not authorize the project, 3 felt that the Council should and 6 owners did not respond. The Manager recommended that inthe event the entire project were to be abandoned that a new hearing be held to consider the installation of sanitary sewer to serve the six vacant lots at the north end of the subdivision. Mr. Redpath moved tha The Cove Addition lateral sewer , water, water and street surfacing project be abandoned. Mr. Nesbitt seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. Mr. Nesbitt moved that the Council scheduled a public hearing on the proposal to install sanitary sewer service to the northerly six lots in The Cove Addition. Mr. Haugen seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. C. Edenvale Planned Unit Develo nt Concept Plan. Mr. Don. Peterson, Executive Vice President of Eden Land Corporation, presented their application for a planned Unit Development Concept Plan approval. Their project , named "Edenvale". , would encompass approximately 1000 acres of land situated north of Trunk Highway 5, east of Purgatory Creek, south of Birch Island Road and west of King's Forest Additions. The property includes the Eden Prairie Golf Course. The Manager reported that the project had been reviewed by the u Council Minutes August 25, 1970 Page 3 Planning Commission and that the Commission had recommended to the Council u. that the Concept Plan be approved. Mr. Peterson noted that the Eden Land Corporation had included in their list of development objectives a statement expressing their willingness to participate with the Village or some other public body in the development of housing for low and moderate income families. He also noted that their application stated their committment to maintain the golf course within the development. Following additional discussion Mr. Redpath moved that the Council adopt Resolution No. 362 approving the Planned Unit Development Concept Plan for Edenvale as submitted by the Eden Land Corporation subject to the single family developments to be lcoated adjacent to existing single family develop- ments being compatible with and complimentary to the existing single family areas. Mr. Nesbitt seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. V. PETITIONS REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS A. "— den 5c�h00l Addition Property Owners. Petitions On Pro osed Lateral Sewer. ater and street Surfaci mprovements. Petitions signed by 30 of the 45 property owners n the Eden School Addi—tion were present: - Twenty two were in favor of the project and eight opposed. B. Minnesota Highway Department. Notification of August 28 Deadline for Recommendation on corridor Proposal . Mr. Norm Oster y, Disdrict ngineer of e Minnesota Highway Department, by letter advised the Council that it had until August 28th to file additional response to the corridor proposal presented at the public hearing on April 30, 1970. The Council agreed that the statement presented at the hearing on behalf of the Village adequately presented Eden Prairie's evaluation of the proposal . C. Olympic Hills Golf Club. Application for 3.2 Beer 8n Sale License. The Manager recoR&—n7ed thate requested license be aufhorized. Mr. Lieb ved that the Council grant 3.2 Beer On Sale License to the Olympic Hills Golf Club. Mr. Redpath seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. D. Mike Gorra. Request for Council Action on Building Permit Application. Mr. Gorra requested that the Council direct the Manager to issue a building permit for a home to be constructed on approximately 26 acres of land adjacent to Anderson Lake. The Council briefly reviewed the history of the matter and referred it to the Village Attorney for consideration and report. E. Eden Prairie Jaycees. Request for Permission to Conduct Winter Snowmobile Race at Round Lake Park. Mr. NeSb1tf moved that the request be submitted to t e Park ommission for consideration and recommendation. Mr. Redpath seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. A VI. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS A. Minnesota Hlwa apartment T.H. 169 Utilit Crossing Cost Sharin Agreement. e anager recommended that t e Village enter into a cost sharing agreement with Minnesota Highway Department for the construction of sewer and water casing pipes under the proposed Trunk Highway 169 between Shady Oak Road and 494. The Manager advised that the estimated Village share of the cost was $19, 018. He noted that the cost would be charged to the authorized trunk sewer and trunk watermain improvements. Mr. Lieb moved that the Mayor and the Manager be authorized to enter into the proposed cost sharing agreement Mr. Nesbitt seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. Council Minutes August 25, 1970 Page 4 B. Anderson Lake Park Proposed Joint Acquisition with Bloomington, Henne pin in Count-Y—Park Districtand metro ouncI a manager presented a proposal a had been developed on a staff eve y e City of Bloomington, the Village of Eden Prairie, Hennepin County Park District and the Metropolitan Council for the acquisition and development of regional park in the vicinity of Hyland-Bush and Anderson Lakes . He indicated on a map the parcels proposed to be acquired and which agency would be responsibile for the acquisitions. j He reported that the estimated Eden Prairie share of the total park acquisition program would be approximately $250,000. The Village would be credited for the cost or value of land which had either acquired throuh purchase or dedication. He either estimated that the credit would be between 1100,000 and $150,000. He reported that at the time the 1968 Parkland Bond issue was passed the sum of a $145,000 had been designated for land acquisition in the Anderson Lake area. Mayor Osterholt expressed concern that the proposed acquiiition area included land between 494 and Anderson Lake noting that this land was quite expensive and it might afford the opportunity for the development of significant tax base. Mr. Redpath moved that the Council indicate its tentative approval of the plan providing the minimum credit against the $250,000 Village share be not less than $125,000. Mr. Haugen seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. VII. FINANCES A. t of Claims 7782 throug�h 778�7. Mr. Haugen moved that claims 7782 through 7787 a author - or payment. Mr.ffedpath seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11 :15 P.M. Edna M. Holing'ren, CletR 1