City Council - 05/23/1972 - Village Meeting MINUTES
EOEIN PRAI RIE VILLAGE COUir'CIL
Tuesday, May 23, 15972 7:30 P.M. , Village Hall
Members present were: !Mayor Paul R. Reapath, Councilmen Nesbitt, Linb
and McCulloch and Counci 1 wornan Meyers. Also present was Village Mal-lager
Gen,-ge Hite, Village Attorney Harlan Oerbir. and Clerk, Edna Holrngren.
I. MINUTES OF MAY 9, 1972
Mr. Lieb made a motion to approve the minutes of May 9th as published
with the following corrections :
Councilman Lieb was in attendance.
II, PUBLIC HEARINGS
Section A. Page Two, Paragraph 5. Mr. Bob Chapman, Rosemary Road
questioned the reed for organized recreational facilities such as
little league baseball fields for the project, etc.
IV. FINANCES
Section A. Page Seven. Audit of Claims 10221 thrOUgh 10323.
With these corrections, Mr. Nesbitt seconded. All voted aye. Motion
carrird.
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II. PUBLYC HEARINGS
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A. RUnSe1 l Marsh E Midwe,t. Termin=al ss 7nc. Application cation for Planned `
Unit Development Concept Plan Approval . 137 Acres Getween Interstate
494 and Baker Road. Hearing Continued from May 9. review of
Planning Commission Recommendation. Discussion. Council Consider-
ation.
Planning Director, Putnam revievied the Planning Commission's reccmmen-
d at-i ores of May 16tia. He stated that Mr. Lou Kinney, Manchester Lzn•-�t had
expressed concern about the lining up of the proposed (Jest 65th Street
entrrnce to the Marsh project. Planning Commissioner Foshnecht 's
comments by letter in regard to objections to patio houses built on
6,000 square foot lots and Commissioner Sorenson's comments in reference
to townhouses on wooded terrains were also noted.
Mrs. Meyers inquired about the County Ditch which lies within the project
and 14r. Marsh relied that nothing would be done about this until final
plans are approved by the llatershed District. She also inquired as to
the baker Road improvements and Mr. Marsh replied that the necessary
right-of-way would be provided.
Mr. McCulloch stated that Larry Hansen, Gerard Drive in Topvicw Acres
objected to the restoration of the take in the rear of his property. Mr.
Marsh replied that the lake would not encroach upon his property any more
than it had in the past as there had always been a lake there. Mr.
McCulloch then asked about the underpass under Baker Road; Mr. Marsh
said that it was a part of the plan but that actual development of the
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facility would be in conjunction with the Luker Road improvement. tie
i nqui red if the townhouses would be for sale or rent and Mr. Alexander
replied that shay v:ou 1 d be for sale. Mr. McCul 1 och asked how many of the
units would be townhouses and the timetable for completion. Mr.
Alexander stated that half of the units on the Midwest site, 96 in ali
mould be townhouses and that the Midwest portion of the project was
projected to be completed in 3 years with a completion date for the total
Midwest & Marsh project of 5 to 6 years.
A motion was made by Mr. Nesbitt to close the hearing and approve the
M;.r:,h-J1idwc- st application for PUD Concept Plan as recommended by the
Pl aoning Commission on May 16t1h. Mr. Lieb secon led. All voted aye.
Motion carried.
B. Manchester Lane. Leesborough Avenue. Lateral Sewer & "later.
Presentation of Proposal by Village Manager. Gi scus si an. Consider-
ation of Resolution No. 516 Authorizing Improvement.
T;,e Manager presented and reviewed the proposal for lateral sewer and
water on Manchester Lan-Leesborough Ave. East. tie stated that the
project could be accomplished through a change order to the contract for
utilities now under way in tthe area. The estimated cost of Lateral Sewer
Project is $37,250 for 18 R.E.C. Is with proposed estimated assessable
cost per vacant lot of $2,069.44 and $1 ,552.08 per developed lot. The
estimated cost os Lateral ilater Project is $15,950 for iS R.E.C. 's with
proposed estimated assessable cost per vacant lot of $886.11 and $664. ;S
per developed lot.
Jon Billigmeir, Leesborough Avenue asked when the whole area would be
completed, Mr. Hite replied that the pipes should be finishcd this year.
Richard Ei sch, Manchester Lane inquired as to when service would be avail -
able and Mr. Hite stated that it should be in service by September of
thi s year. Mr. Sather, Manchester Lane asked how the estimated maximum
cost of $2,686 was determined in the King 's Forest area. The Manager
stated that the cost was based on bids that were received.
There being no further questions or comments, rir. Nesbitt made a motion
to close the hearing and adopt Resolution No. 516 aut;iorizing the
Manchester Lane-Leesborough Avenue Improvement. Mr. Lieb seconded. All
voted aye. Motion carried.
C. Canterbury Lang (No. of 'roll Lateral Sewer & ''ater. Presentation
of-Proposal by Village Manager. Discussion. Consideration of
Resolution No. 517 Authorizing Improvement.
The Manager presented and reviewed the proposal for Lateral Seger and
Uater on Canterbury Lane. He stated that the project could be accomplish-
ed through a change order to the contract for utilities now under way in
the area. The estimated cost of Lateral Sewer Project is $14,6o0 for
8 R. E.C. 's with proposed estimated assessable cost per vacant lot of
$1,825 and $1 ,368-75 per developed lot. The estimated cost of Lateral
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Water Project is $6,000 for 8 R. E.C. Is with proposed estimated assessable
cost per vacant lot of $750 and 5562.50 per developed lot.
Tom Cebulla, Canterbury Lane questioned service to Lot 9, Block 5,
Stevens Heights. The Manager stated that sewer service would be from
the east and water from the front of the lot.
Mr. Lieb made a motion to close the hearing and adopt Resolution No. 517
authorizing Lateral Sewer and Water Improvements on Canterbury lane.
Mr. Nesbitt seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried.
D. Westgate Addition (East Portion). Lateral Seiler & Water. Presentat-
ion of Proposal by Village Manager. Discussion. Consideration of
Resolution No. 518 Authorizing Improvement.
The Manager presented and reviewed the proposal for +_ateral Sewer and
Hater in the East Portion of Westgate Addition. The estimated total
project cost for Lateral Sanitary Sewer is $52,810 for 37 R. E.C. 's with
estimated assessable cost per vacant lot of $1 ,427 and $1 ,C70 per devel -
oped lot. The estimated project cost for Lateral Water is $142,660 for
87 R.E.C. Is with an estimated assessable cost per vacant lot of $1 ,640
and $1 ,230 per developed lot.
Four property owners, Eden Prairie Realty, Oakri dge Mortgage, Edward
Moody and Robert Gardner petitioned for this improvement. The Manager
recommended that the Council make the assessment period shorter than
normal length of time, possibly 5 years rather than 201, also a document
should be drawn up providing some assurance from the owners that the
assessments would be paid. The Mayor inquired if a pipe could L'e added
to extend from the Westgate Addition to the property along the railroad
tracks in order to serve this area as well . The Manager stated that
this could be done.
The Council asked to have the hearing co:zti need to the June 1 3th meeting.
III. PETITIONS REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
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A. License Applications. E
1 . Application List Dated May 23, 1972.
A motion was made by Mr. McCulloch to approve the License: Application:
List dated May 2 3rd as follows:
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Cigarette License Plumbing Permit
Prairie Motel - C. 11. Recke Arnold Bing Plumbing Co. - Lyle Bing
Mrs. Meyers sa-condod. All voted aye. Motion carried.
2. pCivite Dog Kennel License
a Charles A. Gould. 25 Duck Lake Road, d
The Manager recommended that this matter be carried over to the May 30th
meeting.
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3. Robert Bianconi. Request for 15 M.P.H. Speed Limits on Hillcrest }
Court Streets. Report by ;Manager.
The Manager reported that Sergeant Jack Hacking was on vacation. The
matter would be reviewed when he returns.
C. Metropolitan League of Municipalities. Notice of Juna 13, Annual
Meeting. 81 oomington. r
Mayor Redpath and Councilwoman Meyers wi i 1 attend this n:eeti ng. q
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0. Pc-:i ti cns for Uti 1 i ty Improvements.
1 . Kings Court Addition. 3
Tie Manager presented a petition to the Council for Sanitary Sewer and
hfaLer in Kings Court Addition. He will report back to the Council o.n
June 13eh.
2. Grant Sutliff. 7070 Eden Prairie Road. 1
The Manager presented a petition to the Council for Sanitary Sewer and
!later by Grant Sutliff', 7070 Eden Prairie Road. He wi 1 I report back to w
the Council on June 13th.
IV. RFC0MN.ENDATI0 dS AND REPORTS
The Manger reviewed the order to either complete or demolish a building
at 13816 Val 1ey View Road. He stated that a buil ding permit was taken
out in 1068 by Curtis Spande but that the structure was never completed.
Efforts have been made for years to get him to complete the building.
The manager recommended that action be taken by adopting Resolution
I;o. 519.
A moti on was made by Mrs. Meyers to adtopt Resolution No. 519. Mr.
iNesbi tt seconded. All voted aye. Potion carried.
S. Authorization of Enq,i neeri nn Service Agreement with Rieke Carroll
Mu 1 1 er Associates for Fuller Road, Lincolnwood and Westgate M
A&aiti n Projects.
The Manager reviewed and recommended approval .of Engineering Service
,agreement with Rieke Carroll Muller Associates dated March 24, 1972.
A motion was made by Mrs. Meyers to authorize the Engineering Service
Agreement as recommended by the Manager. Mr. McCulloch seconded. All
voted aye. Motion carried.
C. Parkland purchases.
1 . Stan Thorpe Property. Staring Lake. Action on Option.
The Manager recommended that the option on the Stan Thorpe property be
exercised if the Village gets the LAWCON grant but that in the event
the grant is not received tihe Council determine final disposition at its
May 300 meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Nesbitt to approve the
Manager 's recommendation. Mr. Lieb seconded. On roll call , all voted
aye. Motion carried.
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2. Alvin Holasek Property. Bryant Lake. Taking of Option.
The Manager and Park Director presented and reviewed an option on prop-
erty at Bryant Lake for park purposes as follows:
63 acres of Alvin H,31asek 's property. The purchase price would be
$518,000. The option cost is $15,000 and extends until November 15,
1972.
Marty Jessen, Park Director stated that if the option on Alvin Holasek's
property were taken there would be no supervised swimming at the beach
and limitations on the launching of power boats. The Village would lease '
Rock Isle Park from Alvin Holasek for $1 until November 15, 1972 and
would operate the park until that date. The Village would assume the
total operation of the park and provide insurance on the property until
the option is exercised or expires. The Village will retain all receipts
from the operation of the park.
Mrs. Thelma Haynes, Rowland Road inquired if the Village would be acquir-
ing ail of the Holasek properties. Mr. Jessen replied that they would
eventually acquire the Holasek properties west of Rowland Road. Mr. Ray l
Roettger, Beach Road asked if the Village would acquire the property
with the stable; and would the horses be removed. Mr. Jessen stated
that present plans are for it to remain a stable type operation but that
it would be scaled down. Park Commissioner, Dick Anderson stated that
Bryant Lake would be an excellent community lake for swimming, boating
and canoeing.
Mr. McCulloch asked what it would require to clean up the lake. The
Manager stated that there would have to be reduction in sewer pollution,
horse operation and phosphates in lawn fertilizers. Mr. McCulloch stated
that there were too many boats on the lake; could the number be restrict-
ed at a given time. The Manager replied that the Village could regulate
the use of public waters.
A resident inquired about the use of lake waters for airplanes. The
Manager commented that the municipality has the right to restrict them.
A motion was made by Mrs. Meyers to approve the option on the Alvin
Holasek property for $15,000 extending to November 15, 1972. Mr. Lieb
seconded. On roll call , all voted aye. Motion carried.
V. FINANCES
A. Resolution No. 520 Authorizing Inter Fund Transfer.
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A motion was made by Mr. Lieb to adopt Resolution No. 520 authorizing
Inter Fund Transfer. Mr. Nesbitt seconded. All voted aye. Motion
carried.
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ADD ON'S
1 . Resignation o. Councilman Robert Lieb.
A motion was made by Mr. Nesbitt to accept the resignation of Council -
man Robert Lieb as of May 30, 1972 with regrets. Mr. McCulloch seconded.
All voted aye. Motion carried.
2. Leonard's Skelly 3.2 Beer Off Sale License Application.
The Manager recommended that the application of Leonard's Skelly for a
3.2 Beer Off Sale license be denied as the property is zoned industrial
and sale of beer would be commercial and this is in conflict with the
zoni ng.
Upon the Manager 's recommendation, Mr. Nesbitt made a motion to deny the
license application for Leonard's Skelly. Mr. Lieb seconded. All voted
aye. Motion carried.
3. Designation of Special Council Meeting and !Workshop Session.
Tuesday, May 30, 1972. 7:30 P.M.
A motion was made by Mr. Nesbitt to set Tuesday, May 30th at 7:30 P.M.
for a special meeting and workshop session. Mrs. Meyers seconded. All
voted aye. Motion carried.
4. Hipps Townhouse Development-Cdenvale. Reset Nearing for May 30th.
A motion was made by Mr. Lieb to reset the hearing for Hipps Townhouse
Development-Edenvale on May 30, 1972. Mr. Nesbitt seconded. All voted
aye. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
Edna M. Holm ren, CI ,