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City Council - 06/12/1973 - Village Meeting t1IMUTES EDEH PRAIRIE VILLAGE COUNCIL TUESDAY , JUNE 12 , 1973 7 :30 P.M. VILLAGE HALL COUNCIL 14EMBE•RS : Mayor Paul Redpath , Councilwoman Joan Meyers, Councilmen Uolfgang Penzel and Roger Boerger. Councilman John McCulloch was absent. COUNCIL 'STAFF: Village Manager Robert P. Heinrich , Village Attorney Harlan Perbix. I . MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD 1-4AY 22. 1973 , and MAY 29, 1973 . flay 222 ,, 1973 Wage- 5 , 1.6 4 , Add: 1,4r. McCulloch seconded . (Motion carried unanimously. Page 2 , Section V.A . Motion should read as follows : fir. Penzel moved that the public hearing be rescheduled for June 2 -2, 1973 . Mr. Boerger seconded . Notion carried unanimously. Page 6, last sentence should read : The meeting was adjourned to May 29, 1973, at 7 :30. A notion was made by for . Boerger seconded by Mr. Penzel to approve the minutes of l9ay 22, 1973 ,. as corrected . All voted aye. notion carried . I-lay 29 , 1973 : Page 1 , Section I , Add : A motion was made by Mr. Penzel seconded by Mr . Boerger to close the Board of Review. Motion carried unanimously. Page 1 , Section II , Lines 6-7 , Parenthetical phrase should read : (Temporary at-grade crossing ) . A motion was made by fir . Penzel seconded by Mr. Boerger to approve the minutes of May 29, 1973 , as corrected. All voted aye. Motion carried . I I . APPO I NTFIE:ITS : A. (Mayor ' s appointments of members of the Eden Prairie Drug Committee. Mayor Redpath requested that action be delayed until the July 10, 1973 meeting. This mould give him the opportunity to contact former members of the Drug Committee and other possible members . III .PUBLIC HEARINGS : A . Condor Corporation , request for rezoning from Rural District to 1 -2 Industrial Park for land west. of Uashington Avenue and south of Valley Viet Road . Mr. Stuart Gale representing p g MrHelle , explained that Screening and the roadway were Nr. flelle ' s taro main concerns. In regard to the roadway, Mr. Gale stated that when the 40 feet were dedicated it was done with the idea that 80 feet would be the roadway width . . : r Council f ieeti ng -2- June 12, 1973 # it was their feeling that, because large vehicles would be using the road , snow would be removed and piled , sidewalks would be provided , an 80 ' road was necessary. Mr. Gale stated that to provide the proper roadway, Condor should be willing to make some concessions . Mr . Smuda, Vice-president of Condor, explained that their concept would provide a "U" shaped vehicle traffic pattern to accommodate the loading docks and that the concept was not dependent on the r road proposed between their and Helle ' s property. He continued by saying that Condor would be willing to discuss a roadway through their property to service the back of Mr. . Helle ' s property but that compensation would be requested . He further stated that Condor wished to do what was best for the area . µ Mrs . Samways stated that she had not been advised of Mr. Helle' s platting or of the roadway dedication . tdr. Heile said that he objected to the outside loading as opposed to loading between the Condor buildings , but if adequate screen- ing were provided he would go along with the idea . He pointed r . out that he has access to the rear of his property from Valley View or Washington Avenue and that he was not requesting .any help from Condor or the Council . However, it was his feeling that the action taken by the Council should be action which would be wise thirty years from noes. Because development ideas have changed since the Comprehensive Guide Plan was adopted and because what types of development are being planned by the property owners in the Golden Triangle area are 'unknown=; 14r. Aelnrich urged the Council to not take action until a sector study was completed . A motion was made by Mrs . fleyers to : a) continue the rezoning request of Condor to July 10, 1973; b) order the staff to undertake an immediate planning study of the entire sector with emphasis on the transportation network in the Condor, Helle, Pierson area ; c) notify Condor when the study is complete so that their re- quest can again be considered . Mr. Boerger seconded . (lotion carried unanimously with four ayes and .no nays . B . Alex Dorenkem er Ha 1ewood Park Estates ' Crestwood Terrace, requesting rezoning to and preliminary plat approval . A motion was made by Mr. Boerger seconded by Mr. Penzel to approve the first reading of Ordinance No . 224 approving reclassification to RI-22 including the Planner ' s Report of April 11 , 1973 . All voted aye. Notion carried . A motion was made by FIr. Boerger seconded by Mr . Penzel to adopt Resolution No . 721 approving preliminary plat for Maplewood Park Estates ' Crestwood Terrace including the Planner ' s Report of April 11 , 1973 . All voted aye ; motion carried . Council Meeting -3- June 12, 1973 C . Projects SAN 73-7-06 , Sanitary Sewer on Creek Knoll Road ; , SAPS 73-7-05 (Stage I ) Sanitary Sewer along Co . Road 1 ; UTR 73- WTR 73-8-07 (Stage I ) along Creek Knoll Road and Co. Road 1 . Mr. Jullie explained the proposed projects and their estimated costs . A public hearing handout was provided . Mrs . Nemec questioned the Street Restoration Rate and was informed that she would be assessed for one unit while Hustad mould be assessed for the remaining five units. fir . Paul Perkins , 9735 Flying Cloud Drive , indicated possible interest in' connecting; Mr. Jullie would supply Mr. Perkins with the necessary details . A motion was made by PIr . Penzel to close the public hearing and adopt Resolution No . 718 ordering Improvement Projects SAH 73-7-05 (Stage I ) ; SAP! 73-7-06 , and IITR 73-8-07 (Stage I ) . Mr. Boerger seconded. On roil call , four voted aye; none voted nay. Motion carried . IV. PETITIONS , REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS : A. Letter dated May 15, 1973 , from William C. Geimer , President, Eden Prairie Athletic Association re Hockey Program of EPAA. Referred to Park and Recreation Commission for review and recom- mendation . 0 . Letter dated May 31 , 1973 , from Paul D. Stein, President, The General Plumbing Company. The Council was assured by fir. Heinrich and Mir. Sanders that the allegations were not correct. A me.-no from Mr. Jeska in answer to the letter was given to the Council . for. Boerger asked that Mr. Stein be contacted for his list of disgruntled contractors. V. RESOLUTIOMS & ORDINANCES : A. Resolution No . 719 approving final plat of Atherton 2nd AddItion . a s located east of Mitchell Road, south of Scenic Heights Road in Section 15. A motion was made by 14r. Boerger seconded by t1r. Penzel to adopt Resolution No. 719 approving the final plat of Atherton 2nd Addition. All voted aye; motion carried . B. Resolution No . 720 approving final plat of Eden Farms 12 lot single family subdivision . Plat is located east of County Road 4 at Duck Lake Trail in Section 5. A motion was made by fir. Doerger seconded by fir. Penzel to adopt Resolution No . 720 approving final plat of Eden Farms 12 lot single family subdivision. All voted aye; motion carried . Council Meeting -4- June 12 , 1973 C. Resolution No . 717 authorizing the issuance of [Municipal Industrial Development Bonds for Rosemount Inc . [4r. Heinrich explained his June 7 , 1973 memo and the six main points of the resolution. The request for $1 . 500.000 bond issue is to enable Rosemount to expand their plant facilities. Mr. Heinrich pointed out that the Village could be responsible for finding a tenant should Rosemount fail . This seems highly un- likely. ter. Perbix pointed out that the Village could not be hurt financially. A motion was made by Mr. Boerger seconded by Mr . Penzel to adopt Resolution No . 717 authorizing the issuance of flunicipal Indus- trial Development Bonds for Rosemount Inc . On roll call , four ayes were heard ; no nays . Motion carried , D. Second reading of Ordinance Ho. 223 , Northern States Power Company Franchise Ordinance granting MSP the right to operate in the Village of Eden Prairie. A motion was made by Mr. Penzel seconded by Fir . Boerger to approve the second reading of Ordinance 223 . All voted aye. Hotion carried . E. Consideration of the Village of Eden Prairie entering into Join Cooperative Agreement establishing a Metro Rate Authority to jointly and cooperatively administer the rate provisions of uniform franchises granted to the Northern States Power Co. A motion was made by Hr . Penzel seconded by firs . Meyers authoriz- ing the Village of Eden Prairie to enter into a Joint Cooperative Agreement establishing a Metro Rate Authority. All voted aye ; motion carried . VI . REPORTS OF OFFICERS , BOARDS & COMMISSIONS : A. Mayor ' s Report: Discussion of 1973-74 memberships in HCL and/or fiL. Mayor Redpath stated that dues for Hennepin County League would be about .$1600 and state membership dues would be between $1500 and $1600. Nayor Redpath will be serving on the board of the HCL. B . Village Engineer ' s Reports : . 1 . Receive feasibility report on Projects SAN 73-1-04 and WTR 73-2-04 . Report covers sanitary sewer and watermain lateral service to King ' s Court Addition along Canterbury Lane , Kingston Drive , Castle lane , and Crown Drive . Hr. Jui 1 ie outlined the project . He explained that the $5510 total estimated assessment included the $520 sewer/eater trunk assessment; also that the residents would be eligible for the deduction of up to $1 ,000. Council fleeting -5- June 12, 1973 t' A motion was made by Or . Boerger seconded by firs . Uleyers adopting Resolution No . 722 receiving the feasibility report and calling for a public hearing on July 10, 1973 , at 7 :30 P!I on Projects SAM 73-1-04 and IITR 73-2-041 . All voted aye; motion carried . 2. Receive feasibility report on Projects SAN 73-1-12 , UTR 73-2-12 , and STR 73-3-12 . Report covers sanitary sewer , tiatermain , and street surfacing along Hiawatha Avenue from Scenic Heights Road to south of Hillside Dr. Mr. Jullie explained the proposed work and stated that about ten of the 21 residents of the area petitioned when a hearing was set for Mitchell Heights . These residents also would be eligible for the deduction of up to $1 ,000. Hr. Penzel moved that Resolution No. 723 be adopted receiving the report and calling for a public hearing on July 10, 1973 , at E :30 p.m. on Projects SAN 73-1-120 VIT R 73-2-12, and STR 73-3-12. Pirs . Meyers seconded . All voted aye ; motion carried . 3. Receive letter from Black & Veatch regarding heating and air conditioning for the Public Safety offices in the Water Plant. Mr. Penzel moved that the Black & Veatch letter be received and filed . Mr. Boerger seconded. Motion carried unanimously. C. Village Manager' s Reports : 1. 1973-74 funding of South Hennepin Human Services Planning Board . Fir. Heinrich stated that such funding looks probable. 2. Summer Youth Employment. A motion was made by Mr. Penzel seconded by Pars . fleyers authorizing the Village of Eden Prairie to enter into a con- tract for the Summer Youth Employment Program with the Minn . Department of 11anpower Services with Eden Prairie' s cost not to exceed $300. All voted aye; motion carried. Mr. Heinrich stated that 3 youth would be employed in mainte- nance and 1 in clerical work. 3. Resolution No . 724 authorizing land division in Section 29 for James Sands . A motion was made- by Mr. Boerger seconded by Hr . Penzel adopting Resolution No. 724 authorizing land division. All voted aye ;motion carried . Council meeting -6- June 12, 1973 4. Increased Inspectional requirements of Village Building Department. Mr. Heinrich reported that frith the incrased development, it was becoming more and more difficult to adequately inspect all buildings as many times as they should be inspected . It is the municipality' s responsibility to see that the codes are adhered to. A motion was made by Airs . IP'eyers seconded by 'Mr. Boerger authorizing additional position of Fire/Building Inspector `z the funds supporting the position to be derived from increased revenue from permit fees . All voted aye; motion carried. S 5. Miscellaneous : a . A work session for council members , planning commission and land developers is being planned . Features of homeowners ' associations and agreements will be ° exp;ained. b. The Village fire rating is anticipated to go down. c . Chris Enger, a landscape architect will be hired effective June 13 , 1973 . 4_ 0. Clerk 's Report: 1 . Village Clerk ' s Recommended License Application List. A motion was made by Mr. Penzel seconded by Mrs. lieyers to approve the Clerk ' s License Application List dated June 12, 1973. All voted aye ; motion carried. VII . FINANCES : A. Payment of Claims No. 1980 through 2126. A motion was made by fir. Penzel seconded by Mr . Boerger to approve payment of Claims No. 1980 through 2126. On roll tali , all voted aye ; motion carried . B . Cash and Investment Report. A motion was made by Mr. Penzel seconded by firs . Meyers to accept the Cash and Investment Report dated June 12, 2973 . All voted aye; motion carried. VIII.A motion was made by Mr. Penzel seconded by Mr . Boerger to adjourn the meeting at 12:30 a.m. Motion carried . Suzanne i . Lane, Deputy ClerW