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City Council - 03/13/1973 - Village Meeting �J1INTJTES EDEN PRAIRIE VILLAGE COUNCIL I'tzesday, 1--larch 13, 1973 7: 30 P.M. , Village. Ka11 COUNCIL NE-1.15BERS: Mayor Paul Redpath, Cotmeilmen John McCulloch, Wolfgang Penzei and Roger Boerger and Councilwoman, Joan Aipyers. COUP`?CIL STAFF: Village Menager Robert P. Heinrich and Village Attorney Harlan Perbix. I. MITNTLS OF SPECIAL FEETING HELD FEBRU.^.RY 21, 1973. A motion was made by Mrs. Meyers to approve the minutes of February 23st as presented. Mr. Boerger seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. MITIUTES OF REGULAR MEETIRG HELD FEBRUARY 27, 1973. A motion was made by Mr. Boerger t� approve the minutes of February 27th with the following corrections: Page 3, Paragraph 4: The sentence "Recommendations 1 throug'r_ 5 excluding 4, substituting the following to be included in the motion, etc. should be stricken from the minutes. Page 5, Paragraph 1: A motion was made by Mr. Boerger to close the r f hearing and adopt Resolution No. 660 approving the PUD Concept Plan for the Homart Shopping Center. Mr. Penzel seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. With these corrections, Mr. Penzel seconded. P21 voted aye. Motion carried. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Trunk :latermain in Scenic Heights Road from Mitchell Road West to Hiawatha Avenue. Project No. 72- -21. Resolution No. 662. Mr. George Farnsworth of Brauer & Associates presented the feasibility report. He indicated that approximately $32,000 would be the total project cost. The project is part of the Village trunk system -- an extension of the Black and Veatch plan. It was the concern of the members of the Council that the Hiawatha residents be made aware of the project. Mx. Jim Lindsey, 8231 Hiawatha. Avenue, voiced his interest in having the project completed and conveyed the affirmative wishes of the Reidclberg residents and property owners of land south of Heidelberg. A motion was made by Mr. Penzel to close the hearing and adopt Resolution No. 662 approving Improvement Project No. 72-8-21 and ordering prepara- tion of plans and specifications. Airs. Aaeyers seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Council Meeting Yarch 13, 1973 Pane %,ro B. Construction of Atherton Road Including Lateral We-ter and Storm Sewer from Mitchell Road Easterly to the Proposed East West Parkway. Project No. 72-9-17. Resolution PTo. 663. 14r. Farnsworth explained the project and informed the Council members of the anticipated cost of :;102,000. Yr. Heinrich, answering Council members queries about the Scenic Heights and kitchell Road intersection, said that design information on 212 would have to be forthcoming before a decision regarding the intersection could be made. Mrs. Meyers made a motion to close the hearing and adopt Resolution � Pro. 663 approving Improvement Project No. 72-9-17 and ordering prepara- tion of plans and specifications. P:r. Penzel seconded. Motion carried frith all members voting aye. C. Mitchell Road Regrading, Paving, Curb and Gutter and Storm_Sewer from Scenic Heights Road South to the South Line of Section 15. Project No. 72-3-20. Pesolution Yo. 664. A motion was made by Mr. Penzel to close the hearing and adopt Resolu- tion No. 664 approving Improvement Project No. 72-3-20 and ordering preparation of plans and specifications. Yr. Boerger seconded. Motion carried after all aged. D. Public Hearing on Proposed Liquor License Ordinance - Ordinance No.202. The presentation was made by 1-:r. Perbix. Discussion followed regarding investigative fees and Mr. Perbix was asked to reword these areas. An applicant would be required to make a $1,500 deposit to be used for investigative purposes with the unused portion of the deposit returnable. c Mr. Penzel request Mr. Perbix to include a discriminatory clause in the club section of the ordinance. No action occurred as the second reading of Ordinance No. 202 is tent- atively set for March 27, 1973. III. ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS A. Second Re3ding - Ordinance No. 203 Eden Farms. Reclassification of 11 Lots from District Rural to RIB! 6.5. Resolution No. » , Amending Resolution No. 1, Eden Farms Pub Concept Plan. fir. Heinrich related how additional reports and information had been secured as a result of Mr. Andrew Daniluk's questions. Mr. McCulloch made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 666 amending Resol- ution fro. 641 to incorporate the Bather, Ringrose, Wolsfeld, Inc. letter of Yarch 13, 1973, Timing of Development recommendations 1 through 5; and the U. S. Department of Agriculture letter authorized by Mr. Pat Kennedy of February 22nd with its recommendations 1 through S. This amendment is in addition to the Eden Farms conceptual approval. Mrs. Meyers seconded The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Boerger made a motion to adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 203 and order published. Mr. Penzel seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. s i Council lvieeting March 13, 1973 Page Three ' B. Resolution No. 659 Urging the t`innesota State Legislature to Improve the Public Employee' s Retirement (PERA) Benefits. e The PERA law charges were discussed after which Mr. Boerger made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 659 urging the Minnesota State Legislature to improve PERA benefits. Ixs. Meyers seconded. Motion carried unanimously. C. Resolution 665 Urging Eden Prairie Legislators too pose Senate File No. 10, Abolishing the Township System of Relief in Hennepin County. Mrs. Hoingren's notes of the Relief Board's ananual meeting were discussed. � The estimated 4.5 to 5 mill increase was covered. Mr. McCulloch moved that Resolution No. 665 urging Eden Prairie Legisla- tors to oppose Senate File No. 410 be adopted. Mr. Penzel seconded. 1,'btion carried unanimously. ti Mr. Penzel requested that a copy of Resolution No. 665 be sent to the Human Rights Commission so that they s.,rould be aware of Council action. D. Second Reading, Ordinance No. 206, Approving Reclassification of Creekwood Estates from District P.-Ltral to RI 13.5. A notion was made by Nx. Boerger to adopt the second reading of ordinance No. 206 and order published, Mrs. Meyers seconded. Motion carried unanimously. E. Second Reading, Ordinance No. 209, Approving Reclassification of Basswoods, Site d2, from District Rural to RM 2.5. A motion was nade by Ex. Boerger and seconded by Mr. Penzel to adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 209 and order published. kdotion carried unanimously. IV. PETITIONS, REGUESTS AND C01,11MICATIONS: A. Letter from Eden Land Sales, Inc. dated March 5, 1973, Offering the Sale of the Edenvale Golf Course to the Village of Eden Prairie. Mr. Don Peterson informed the Council of the addition of a paged parking lot, maintenance building and club house. These things attributed to the $100,000 increase over last year' s price. If the Village is interested, M . Peterson said financing could be participation revenue bonds which Eden Land would be interested in purchasing. A motion was made by Mr. Boerger and seconded by Mr. Penzel to refer the offer to the Village staff for investigation and report. Motion carried lnanimously. Council Meeting March 13, 1973 f 'Page Four 1 B. Letter from Congressman Frenzel, Dated February 28, 1973, Requesting Village of Eden Prairie's position on the Proposed Toll Bridge over the Minnesota River. Mr. Joe Rimnac and Mr. Myron Richards, representing 18-169 Corridor Committee told the Council that because of the heavy burden already on 35W and the antiquity of the other two bridges, private interests were investigating the possibility of a toll bridge crossing the Minnesota at County Road 18. The bridge would cost about 12 million dollars with 15,000 vehicles at 25 cents amortizing this cost. It was felt that a gasoline tax increase would be unpopular and that the toll was a way for bu 1d.ing the four miles of road And the bridgeskeeping the roadway free. The Authority, when organized, would contain equal membership with seven directors -- one agency; one appointed from Eden Prairie, Bloomington, ` Savage and Shakopee, one from the Governor representing the State; and one from each County, Hennepin and Scott. By establishing a toll bridge authority, time is secured to get financial support for the project by issuing bonds. However, support from all communities plus accesses to the bridge would be required. It was hope that the State would build accesses to the bridge. It was the Council's concern that 18-169 upgrading would proceed at the proper time.The stretch between the bridge and 494 would be a questionable area. Mr. Richards indicated that Washington's Mondale, B latnick, Frenzel, and Humphrey were very interested. Senators Bang, Blatz and Lord would be authorizing the bill in the Minnesota senate. The enabling Act prepared by Dorsey law firm would permit the commmities to combine for the sole purpose of forming an authority for the construction of a bridge. Main- tenance would be handled by the State Highway Department as well as police. After the authority is formed, the State Highway Department would be consulted and i-rith Federal support the construction could be done by 1980. Members of the Council requested a copy of the proposed legislation and set a work session for Thursday, March 22nd at 7:00 P.M. to discuss the bridge matter and request representatives of the State and County Highway Department to attend. V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: A. Report of Councilman McCulloch: Hennepin County League of Municipalities Activities. Mr. Redpath reported that in the near future the Hennepin County League might be disbanded and efforts would be put into the Metro League, unich has more money, a larger staff and headquarters. C � Council 141ee Ling P• arch- 13, 1973 Pale Five B. Report of Public Safety Director: 1. Annual Report of Widen Prairie Volunteer Fire Department. This report Was tabled until the next Council meeting. a 2. Agreement .,iith City of Hopkins for the Use of the Hopkins Jail Facilities. 14r. P,:cCulloch made a motion authorizing; the Mayor and Village Manager to enter into an agreement wiuh the City of Hopkins for the purpose of using the jail facilities. Mr. Penzel seconded. Motion carried unanimously. C. Report of Village Clerk: Village Clerk's Recommended License A_ynlication List Dated March 9,1973 The Gould Small Kennel License was discussed by the Council. Since neighbors had been informed and did not come forth and because of Mr. Gould.' -- previous compliance to his license, the license was approved contingent upon a written report by the Public Safety Director. W Mrs. I'.eyers raoved that the license application list dated 1-,arch 9th with the addition of the Charles Gould, 6285 Duck Lake Road Kennel License for 18 adult dogs and pups up to six months old be appoved. Vr. Penzel seconded. Notion carried imar_imoualy. D. Report of Parks and Recreation Director: Ptiratory Creek Open Space Planning Study. This item was tabled. E. Report of Village Manager: Council Neetings and Agendas. This eras tabled and will be included in a work session. VI. FITWNICES A. Payment of Claims No. 1554 through 1641. ? r. Penzel moved and Mrs. Meyers seconded the motion approving payment of claims ITo. 1554 through 1641. Upon roll call, all voted aye. motion carried. B. Cash and Investment Report. A motion was made by 1Axs. Meyers to accept the Cash and Investment Report. Lr. Penzel seconded. All voted aye. Mlotion carried. ( The meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M. l Suzanne K. Lane, Secy.