City Council - 09/26/1972 - Village Meeting MINUTES
' EDEN PRAIRIE VILLAGE COUNCIL
Tuesday, September 26, 1972 7:30 P. M. , Village Hall
Members present were: Mayor Paul R . Redpath, Councilmen Nesbitt,
Cosmano, McCulloch and Councilwoman Joan Meyers. Also present were
Village Manager, Robert P. Heinrich; Village Attorney, W. Harlan Perbix;
and Clerk, Edna M. Holmgren.
I. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING , SEPTEMBER 12 , 1972 ,, AND SPECIAL
MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 19 , 1972 .
A motion was made by Mr. Nesbitt to approve the minutes of September
12th as written with the following correction:
Section II,_ (B) Eliason Builders, Inc. , Paragraph 4 .
Mrs . Meyers questioned how many homes would be built next year in
Phase I, `Mr. Eliason replied that possibly one half of them. She then
asked what price homes would be built on the excluded portion of the
PUD on Round Lake Circle and when they would be constructed. Mr.
Eliason stated that they would be in the $30, 000 price range and built
,.m in about 3 years. He also noted that if inflation and/or building costs
rose, possibly the size of the house would be limited in order to keep
housing costs down. Mayor Redpath also stated that he was concerned
about providing some moderate price housing in the project. A resident
on Heritage Road questioned what price homes would be built facing
existing properties and was told that they would be in a comparable
price range to those now there .
With these corrections, Mr. Cosmano seconded. All voted aye. Motion
carried.
A motion was made by Mr. Nesbitt to approve the minutes of September
19th as written. Mr. Cosmano seconded . All voted aye. Motion carried.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Bru-Mar Construction Co. Valley Knolls Addition. Reopen Hearing
from September 12 , 1972 .
A motion was made by Mrs. Meyers to reopen the hearing, Valley Knolls
Addition. Mr. Cosmano seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Richard Putnam , Village Planner, reviewed and presented the Valley
Knolls Addition plat. The Mayor then called for comments and/or
questions from the floor. Wolf Penzel stated that he was concerned about
traffic that this development would create on Barberry Lane. He
questioned why the southern cul-de-sac could not be turned around to
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open on Duck Lake Road rather than Barberry Lane. The Planner replied
that this could be done but that utilities would have to be installed on
Duck Lake Road and also the street upgraded. A resident on Duck Lake
Trail asked about plans for widening his street. The Planner informed him
that this was not in the Guide Plan, that Duck Lake Trail would be a
connector street and that a new route is proposed to the south to carry
traffic. Robert Waldack, Barberry Lane, stated that water gathers at the
intersection of Barberry Lane and Duck Lake Trail and he felt that this
development would create more problems at this point. The Planner stated
that storm drains would be required in the development to ease this
problem . Dale Lommen, Barberry Lane , appeared to inform the Council ;4
that he was not against the project but thought the developer should try
to make the plat more livable . He stated that he liked the one loop plan
that provides another exit to Barberry Lane. Mrs. Larry Todd , West 66th
Street, stated that she liked the cul-de-sacs in the project but would like
to see the one on the south reversed. John Fredrickson, Duck Lake Trail,
asked if the value of his property would not be reduced by emptying all of
the traffic on Duck Lake Trail. The Manager replied that he thought it
would not and that new roads are being planned, perhaps in 5 years. Mr.
Fredrickson asked if the Manager thought this development would not make
. the increased trips excessive, he replied that he thought that it would not.
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Douglas Chase, Barberry Lane , presented a petition signed by affected
property owners stating that they were opposed to the rezoning from
RI 22 to RI 13 .5 and that alternate routes should be provided for the school
and increased traffic. He then asked if there would be a sidewalk on
Barberry Lane if this project were approved. The Planner replied that
there would not but that a walkway is proposed on Duck Lake Trail for
the project.
There being no further comments or questions, a motion was made by
Mrs. Meyers to approve the preliminary plat of Valley Knolls Addition but
to reverse the cul-de-sac on the south to Duck Lake Road. She then asked
that costs be computed in order to extend utilities on Duck Lake Road and
also to upgrade the road, what assessable costs would be to affected
property owners . She also requested a study in order to find out what
traffic volume it would take to have four-way stop signs installed on
Duck Lake Trail and Duck Lake Road. Mr. McCulloch seconded . Airs.
Meyers and Mr. McCulloch voted aye. Messrs. Redpath, Nesbitt, and
Cosmano voted no. Motion denied.
A motion was made by Mr. Nesbitt to approve the preliminary plat of
Valley Knolls as planned and instruct the Village Manager to instigate
a traffic study on Duck Lake Trail and Duck Lake Road. Mr. Cowmno
seconded . Messrs. Redpath, Nesbitt and Cosmano voted aye. Mrs.
Meyers and Mr. McCulloch voted no. Motion carried.
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B. Jonathan Housing Corp. Greenward Townhouses. Ordinance No. 188.
RM 6.5 Zoning. Resolution No. 580, Preliminary Plat Approval.
Richard Putnam , Village Planner, and Bill Bonner from The Preserve
Presented and reviewed the Greenward Townhouse project at the end of
E/LV Parkway next to Neill Lake. Townhouses in the $25-30 , 000 price
range are proposed to fulfill a community need for moderate price single
family housing . The plan includes six inside parking spaces for each four
unit buildings . The 30 units have 44 garage spaces and 27 outside spaces
plus six recreational vehicle storage areas. The land adjacent has varied
uses proposed or approved. Preferred Developers is planning a rental
apartment on the parcel to the east with about 180 units in a doughnut-
shaped three story building with underground parking. The proposed plan
for that site will not adversely affect Jonathan Housing site . Preferred
Developers and Jonathan Housing will jointly use the entrance from the
Parkway but only Jonathan traffic will use the townhouse streets. The
land to the south is quasi-public open space around Neill Lake and will
provide excellent recreational uses as well as visual open space. The
f Parkway borders the property to the north and adequate separation from the
h, road to the units will be maintained. Earth berms and vegetation are pro-
posed to effectively separate arterial street and units. Walks to serve the
units and provide access to the underpass from the Parkway and to Neill
Lake's open space are proposed.
Mrs . Meyers questioned whether there was enough storage provided for
sleds , skiis, grills, etc . Mr. Putnam replied that he thought there was .
There being no further questions or comments, Mrs . Meyers made a motion
to close the hearing and approve the reclassification from Zoning District
Rural to RM 6. 5 . Mr. Cosmano seconded. All voted aye . Motion carried.
A motion was made by Mrs . Meyers to adopt the first reading of Ordinance
No. 188 reclassifying Jonathan Townhouses from District Rural to RM 6,5 .
Mr. Nesbitt seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Mr. Nesbitt to adopt Resolution No. 580 approving
the preliminary plat of Jonathan Townhouses. Mr. Cosmano seconded. All
voted aye, Motion carried .
III. PETITIONS , REOUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A Letter from Mr. Robert A. Johnson.
The Manager reviewed a letter dated September 13th from Robert A. Johnson,
16176 Edenwood Drive, in regard to the condition of evergreen trees that
had to be removed and replaced for sewer installation. Mrs. Meyers asked
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if they had been planted on right of way or not and felt the matter should be
referred to the contractor on the project.
A motion was made by Mr. Nesbitt to accept the letter of September 13th
from Robert A. Johnson and place on file . Mrs. Meyers seconded. All
voted aye. Motion carried.
B. Letter from Mr. William D. Miller Commending Sheriff Service .
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The Manager reviewed the letter received from 'Alilliam D. Miller com-
mending the Sheriff service while he was on vacation. The Manager was
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instructed to draft a letter to Mr. Miller acknowledging receipt.
C . Petition from New Town Development Requesting Construction of
Divided Lane Parkway to Serve Development.
The Manager reviewed and presented a petition from New Town Development
for a divided lane to serve the development. The Council felt that since
they do not know the alignment of Freeway 212 and that they saw no reason
„ for granting the request until sales adaptability is presented . Mrs. Meyers
made a motion to accept the petition and place on file but to deny the
feasibility report. Mr. McCulloch seconded. All voted aye. Motion
,.arried.
D. Petition from New Town Development Requesting Construction of Water
Lateral Mains to Serve Development.
The Manager reviewed and presented the petition from New Town Develop-
ment for construction of lateral water mains to serve the development. He
recommended accepting the petition and crdering a feasibility study. A
motion was made by Mr. Nesbitt to approve the Manager's recommendation.
Mr. Cosmano seconded. On roll call, all voted aye. Motion carried.
E. Request from Crown Auto Stores, Inc. to Issue Municipal Intjustrial
Development Bonds .
The Manager reviewed a letter received from Dain, Kalman & Quail, Inc.
requesting the Village to issue municipal development bonds for Crown
Auto Stores . The Manager felt that he wanted to check with Moody -
Standard & Poor to find out if this type of bonds affects the Village rating.
Discussion was held with the Council and Village Attorney and they
decided to table the matter until a later date.
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IV. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
A. Resolution No. 574 Authorizing Participation with the Suburban Public
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Health Nursing Service for 1973 .
A motion was made by Mr. Nesbitt to adopt Resolution No. 574 authorizing
participation with the Suburban Public Health Nursing Service for the year
1973 in the amount of $2 ,358 .92 or 30 per capita. Mr. Cosmano seconded.
On roll call, all voted eye . Motion carried.
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B. Resolution No. 579 Expressinc Appreciation to George Hite for Service
to the Community.
A motion was made by Mr. Nesbitt to adopt Resolution No. 579, apprecia-
tion to George Hite for service to the community. Mrs. Meyers seconded. a
A11 voted aye. Motion carried.
C . Second Reading Ordinance No. 183 . Edenborouc3h Subdivision.
Rezoning to RI 13.5 .
Mrs . Pat Arldt appeared to state that she and the developer had come to an
agreement in regard to providing adequate screening on her side yard with
;encing, trees, and bushes. The Village Attorney suggested that Mr. Kemp
write a letter defining what would be done and file a copy of it with the
Village.
A motion was made by Mr. Nesbitt to adopt the second reading of Ordinance
No. 183 but hold publication until the letter from Mr. Kemp is received.
Mrs. Meyers seconded. All voted aye . Motion carried.
D. Second Readinq,Ordinance No. 182 . Round Lake Estates, Rezoning t�
RI 13 .5 .
A motion was made by Mrs. Meyers to adopt the second reading of Ordinance
No. 182 approving the rezoning, Round Lake Estates, to District RI 13 .5 .
Mr. McCulloch seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried.
E. Second Reading Ordinance No. 185 . Valley Knolls Addition. Rezoning
to RI 13 .5.
A motion was made by Mr. Nesbitt to adopt the second reading of Ordinance
No. 185 approving the rezoning of Valley Knolls Addition from Rural to
District RI 13 .5 . Mrs. Meyers stated that she was voting aye to the
rezoning but was opposed to the preliminary plat. Mr. McCulloch seconded.
All voted aye. Motion carried.
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F. First Reading of Ordinance No. 187 . An Ordinance Establishia
Charges for the Pu!;pose of ESlualizina Trunk Water and Sewer System
Assessments , Upon Connection of Premises to the System.
John Frane reviewed this ordinance for the Council . He stated that the
purpose and necessity for it is to insure equity of charges for the Village's
Trunk System when properties are developed. He further stated that the
ordinance gives the Village a vehicle to recover the money which would
have been assessed if they had known the exact development which would
occur on each parcel of property in the Village .
Mrs. Meyers asked whether the charges should not tie into the Engineer's
News Record Index. Mr. Frane concurred with this .
A motion was made by Mr. Nesbitt to adopt the first reading of Ordinance
No. 187 adding a new Section 3 as follows: The charges in Section 1 (b)
and Section 2 (b) shall be modified according to the Engineering Con-
struction Cost Index of Utility construction with September, 1972 ,
equaling a base of 100.
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th this addition, Mr. Cosrnano seconded. All voted aye. Motion
carried.
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V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
A. Report of Parks & Recreation Director on FY 1973 LAWCON Grant
Application.
Marty Jessen reviewed the preliminary application for a 1973 LAWCON
Grant for park property on Bryant and Staring Lake. He noted to the
Council that the Park & Recreation Commission had recommended the
application.
A motion was made by Mr. Cosmano to authorize the preliminary applica-
tion for a 1973 LAWCON Grant. Mrs. Meyers seconded. All voted aye.
Motion carried.
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B. Acquisition of Paurus Property (LAWCON Grant) .
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Marty Jessen reviewed taking an option on the Paurus property, parcel 13,
consisting of 1. 1 acres and a house on Staring Lake. The purchase price
will be $43, 000 with a $1, 000 option to October 2, 1972 . Mr. Jessen
requests authorization for the staff to act on the option subject to Federal
approval before October 2nd.
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A motion was made by Mrs. Meyers to take an option in the amount of
$1 ,000 subject to Federal approval before October 2nd. Mr. McCulloch
seconded . On roll call, all voted aye . Motion carried.
C . Mayor's Appointment to the Board of Appeals.
The Mayor appointed Jerrold Miller and James Wedlund to the Board of
Appeals for terms to expire on December 31, 1972 . Paul Choiniere, Anthony
Hirt, and Roger Pauly were reappointed for terms to expire on December 31,
1972 .
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A motion was made by Mr. Nesbitt to approve the Mayor's appointments to
the Board of Appeals . Mr. Cosmano seconded. All voted aye Motion
carried.
D. Manor's Appointment of Village Manager as Civil Defense Director.
P motion was made by Mrs. Meyers to approve the Mayor's appointment
of the Village Manager as Civil Defense Director. Mr. Nesbitt seconded.
All voted aye Motion carried.
E. Status Report of Joint Villages hool Board of School Site Study.
This item was postponed.
F. Manager's Report.
The Manager reviewed two items that he would like to meet on as follows:
1. The Eden Prairie School Board would like to meet jointly with the
Village on October 19th at 7:30 p.m. at the School.
2. The Council will meet on October 3rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Fire
Hall for a work session.
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The meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
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Edna M. Holmgren, Cle
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