City Council - 05/01/1979 APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL
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TUESDAY, MAY 1 , 1979 7:30 PM, CITY HALL
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mayor Wolfgang Penzel , Dean Edstrom,
Dave Osterholt, Sidney Pauly and
Paul Redpath
COUNCIL STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Roger Ulstad; City Attorney
Roger Pauly; Planning Director Chris
Enger; City Engineer Carl Jul l i e;
Finance Director John Frane; Director
of Community Services Bob Lambe-t; and
Joyce Provo, Recording Secretary
INVOCATION: City Manager Roger Ulstad
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE .—
ROLL CALL: All members present.
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Redpath, to approve the agenda as published.
( Motion carried unanimously.
II. MINUTES
A. Minutes of City Council Meeting held Tuesday, April 3, 1979
Pg. 6, 9th para. , strike "see the matter continued as he is not fully
aware of the past history on this property and would like time to research
this history further" , and insert in lieu thereof "have a clarification
on the basis on which the building permit was issued".
MOTION: Redpath moved, seconded by Edstrom, to approve the minutes of
the April 3, 1979 Council meeting as amended and published. Motion
carried unanimously.
B. Joint Development Commission/City Council meeting held Monday, April 16,
1979
MOTION: Redpath moved, seconded by Pauly, to approve the minutes of the
Joint Development Commission/City Council meeting held Monday, April 11 , 1979
as published. Redpath, Pauly, Edstrom and Penzel voted "aye", Osterholt
"abstained" . Motion carried.
C. Joint Planning Commission/ City Council meeting held Monday, April 16, 1979
Pg. 2, 3rd para'. , 2nd line, after "criteria" strike "was" and insert in
lieu thereof "were".
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Edstrom, to approve the minutes of the
April 16, 1979 Joint Planning Coninission/City Council meeting as amended and
published. Osterholt , Edstrom, Pauly and Penzel voted "aye", Redpath
"abstained" . Motion carried.
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.III. CONSENT CALENDAR
r A. Set Public Hearing for Neill Woods for June 5, 1979
B. Set Public Hearing' for Topview Acres 4th Addition for June 5, 1979
C. Set Public Hearing for Shady Oak Industrial Park 2nd for June 5, 1979
D. Plans and specifications for channelization and traffic signal at
T.H. 5 and W. 78th Street and intersection improvements at T.H. 5
an Mitchell Road, I.C. 51:: 27 Resolution No. 79-86
E. Receive 100% petition, order improvements and preparation of plans
and specifications for utilities and streets in High Trail Estates,
including Duck Lake Road, I .C. 51-322 Resolution No. 79-88
F. Plans and specifications for Round Lake Area Trunk Sewer and Water
I.C. 51-3 5A, and Utility and Street Improvements for Round Lake
Estates 2nd Addition, I .C. 51-351 Resolution. No. 79-89
G. Change `order No. 1 , adding storm sewer by petition to Lake Trail
Estates. 1, C- 51_315
This item was approved with the understanding that the developer (Mr. El iasonj
.will pay for Change Order No. 1.
MOTION: Redpath moved, seconded by Osterholt, to approve items A - G on the .
Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously.
- IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Super Valu Shopping Center at County Road 18/Anderson Lakes Parkway, request
to preliminary plat and rezone from Rural to C-Commercial 10 acres
located in the southwest quadrant of An erson Lakes Parkway and County Road
8 Ordinance No. 79-01 and Resolution No. 79-22 Continued Public Hearing
from Apri 1 3, 1979
City Manager Ulstad explained notices have been sent to residents in the
area informing them of this continued Public Hearinq. The vrovonents at this
time have not come to an agreement with Hennepin County or Bloomington
on the intersection and signal problem,
Penzel commented at the request of Mr; Steinbicker a meeting was held
last Thursday which he attended along with Lyle Berg, City Engineer from
Bloomnington, Herb Klossner of Hennepin County and City Engineer Jullie�
as to the alternatives that the two cities saw for the intersection.
It was quite apparent through the discussions which were held at that point
that the two cities took diametrically opposed views of what could be done
with that intersection. As a matter of fact, irrespective of this particular
proposal for a shopping center, it did seem subsequent to that meeting we were
at an impasse as to how to safety improve the intersection because the
location is certainly not agreed upon. Bloomington's position is that the
intersection should be 300 feet south and should absorb about 25% of the
site under discussion this evening as well as preserve a home that is on the
Bloomington side. Penzel feels these issues the Council will have to
address and there may have to be some contacts with Mayors and/or Council
members in an attempt to make some progress on this question. At the moment
he does not see a solution to it.
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A. Super Valu Shopping Center (connrued)
Memo was distributed to Council members from c'1,, En ineer Jul l i.e outl i.ni.ng
4 alternative actions, (Attached as part of Jninute-%
Ulstad stated the County Road #18 facility will be in some jeopardy if
Bloomington continues to hold to the freeway standards for County Road
#18. The Metropolitan Council has designated County Road #18 as an
arterial road as opposed to the expressway or freeway standards that
Bloomington is holding on to, Also when Bloomington updates its guide plan I
their transportation plan will have to be corrected before the Metropolltan
Council will approve it in 1980,
Jim Ryan, Ryan Construction Company, explained as far as the two entrances
to the centor are concerned, they are willing to work with City staff in
making any adjustments necessary and feel that can be resolved, As far
as dedicating 2 112 acres at the corner of the intersect ion? it would involve
substantially cutting back the size of the project and would impair the
economics from either their standpoint or The Preserve`s, thus they can find
no way -to make the project work on that basis,
Ryan further commented hley Ill111.1ated 41-111C proposed project: the Edell
Prairie Planning Commission approximately a year ago and have all been working
.toward a solution. When meeting with Bloomington the proponents sense
a desire from Bloomington to have the development on their side and have
allocated acreage on that side that is set up as commercial : Super Yalu looks
at that as a possibility. However, the site i.n Eden Prairie is definitely
their chosen site. Ryan further reiterated approval in Bloomingtgn is not
necessarily on the basis that solves the traffic problem or solves the
signalization. In the majority of cases where the proponents develop
shopping centers, the approval is given based on a commitment for funds;
whether it is total dollars or partial) and that commitment has been
indicated for this project. Then jointly with the City the proponents
exercise whatever powers they have to initiate that site with the County,
Typically that is the way it would happen , the center would open within 6
months or a year, potentially the signal would go up, and if the commitment
were there financially the proponents would participate or pay for the
improvement. Ryan believes there is a real possibility the Center is going
to be on the intersection. It may well be in Bloomington if it is not in
Eden Prairie. If it is in Bloomington, the traffic situation is not going to
change and they will have the benefit of the improvement whether it is thei.r's
or somebody elses. The situation from Eden Prairie's standpoint, Ryan stated?
is if this happens Eden Prairie will not have the benefit of the signal ,
the sharing of the cost or payment by Super Valu, and Eden Prairie may well have
the same situation as far as any potential traffic problem is concerned,
Redpath commented if the proponents or some other developer jumped across
County Road #18, they would have to .come to Eden Prairie and Eden Prairie
would have to ok the same situation, Ryan explained the difference is that
the developer may come to Eden Prairie after the improvement has been started
as in Bloomington on zoned property they don't have to go to the Council ,
If it is zoned the developer can deal through staff on an accepted use
Ryan believes there is a good potential that this proposal could be approved
on that basis and the traffic improvement and signalization would follow,
Edstrom commented Hennepin County should take into consideration the
Metropolitan Council ' s view of the status of County Road #18, and Pauly
felt it is incumbent on the County to look for safety in their roads,
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A. Super Valu Shopping Center (continued)
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Judy Gilberstadt, 9480 Garrison Way, explained three families moved in
within the last three weeks, and none of them knew a shopping center t
of this magnitude was being proposed behind their homes.
Tom Faranda, 8680 Black Maple Drive, stated he finds it amazing the same
proposal could be put forth by Bloomington on the other side of the road
and have the same traffic problems
Penzel responded the Bloomington plan which has been greatly executed
except for the last connection , clearly indicates their intention to connect
Bloomington Ferry Road with County Road 18 at the approximate location of
Anderson Lakes Parkway. That road extension which is on their maps and
in their plans has on its western most extension or within 200 feet of County
Road 18, a 12 acre commercial site in existence, zoned today, which, when
the road is connected, would have similar impact on the intersection as
one on the Eden Prairie side.
Faranda commented he does not agree with Penzel ' s opinions because of the
way the"road is located off of The Preserve he doesn't see that traffic .
situation.
Redpath added the previous thinking is that there will be an Applebaum's
_in the Eden Prairie Center and people will be going through The Preserve
to get there. Thus with a shopping center on County Road 18 it would cut a
down a lot of traffic going through The Preserve.
Osterholt felt a solution has not been arrived at as how to make the
intersection safe, which was the original reason for delaying action on this
proposal. Further it would be a mistake to try and make it work and endanger a
the lives of people that might be both shopping and travelling through the
area to and from The Preserve and points south, east or west, without some
kind of traffic control .
Edstrom referred. to items which have come before the Council this evening
and felt the Council should have more time to consider same. and that the
question ought to be looked into as to what appropriate legal action might
be taken by Eden Prairie.
MOTION: Edstrom moved, seconded by Dsterholt. to continue the Public Hearing
to the May 15, 1979 Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Pauly submitted a letter from Stei nbi cker asking for a trail along Anderson
Lakes Parkway at the earliest possible time. (Attached as part of minutes)
Council instructed City Engineer Jull ie in the drafting of the plans
toward the improvement of the intersection that trail plans between
County Road 18 and Neill Lake Road be included.
B. Olympic Hills Sixth Addition by Olympic Hills Corporation and The Preserve
request to rezone approximately 67 acmes from Rural to R1-13 5, pre iminary
plat approval of 89 single family lots and 7 outlots upon an Ill acre site and
approval of Environmental Assessment Worksheet Ordinance No. 9- 0,
Resolution No, 79-69 - prel plat, and Resolution No. 79-70 - E.A.W. )
Don Ringrose, BRW, representing the proponents , displayed a drawing as
requested by the Council illustrating the land use around the golf course
and the surrounding land use on the south side down to County Road 1 .
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B. Olympic Hills Sixth Addition (conttnuedl Continued Public Hearing from
April 17, 1979
Penzel questioned if Olympic Hills Corporation is prepared to state to the
City in writing that the plans as shown as fat" as open space is concerned
is to be kept in that farm in perpetuity;
Mike Adams, Olympic Hills Development Corporation, explained as much as
he would personally like to make that commitment) Olympic Hills finds i.t is
in a position as does any golf course, that a commitment like that Mould
preclude any possibility of subsequent remortgaging of theproperty,
They are holding the existing mortgage on the property i xc of soma ,i 1 l ion
dollars and the consent of the bank would be needed, an� ter, dsams state
he does not think that is forthcoming. The owners would welcome the
opportunity to make that kind of commitment, but it is simply one that is not
a legal alternative at this time. Adams went over the changes in the golf
holes and answered questions of Council members.
Penzel commented the Council has asked Olympic Hills for an assurance that
the golf course will not with time merely erode away, and the only thing
the Council has consistently failed to get is some assurance that is not going
to happen.
Adams stated he feels that the Council has with everyone of the proposals
he has brought before them accepted his assurance that this will not happen,
and have in the past understood the reason for his inability to meet that
request. Adams noted the golf course holes themselves are probably worth
$150,000. 00 per hole)and you can see the kind of dollars they would have to
get out of the golf course 'in order to make it worthwhile to put lots in.
They are now at a point where they have 2 1/2 million dollars of hard costs
into the golf course and they are not sure under circumstances it would
make any sense to turn around and make it anything but a golf course.
Councilwoman Pauly felt strongly items should be completed in Olympic Hills
lst, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Additions. Adams explained the items Pauly referred
to have not been completed because the areas have not been completely
developed; however these are included as part of the rezoning agreement and
the proponents are willing to give the necessary letter of credit or bond
as the City requires.
MOTION: Redpath moved, seconded by Osterholt, to close the Public Hearing
on Olympic Hills Sixth Addition. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Redpath moved, seconded by Edstrbm, to give a 1st Reading to
Ordinance No. 79-10, rezoning approximately 67 acres from Rural to R1-13.5
for Olympic Hills Sixth Addition. Redpath and Edstrom voted "aye" ,
Osterholt, Pauly and Penzel voted "nay". Motion failed.
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Pauly, to adopt Resolution No. 79-69,
denying the preliminary plat for Olympic Hills Sixth Addition. Osterholt,
Pauly and Penzel voted "aye", Edstrom and Redpath voted "nay" . Motion carried. '
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Pauly, to lay. Resolution No. 79-70,
Environmental Assessment Worksheet , on the table. Motion carried
unanimously.
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C. Meadow Park by Faulks & Reynolds, to rezone 26 acres from Rural to
R1-13.5 and preliminary plat 44 sin le family lots. Located north of
Sunnybroo k Road Ordinance No. 79-11 and Resolution No. 79-82)
City Manager Ulstad explained there is an affidavit on file calling for
this Public Hearing and proper notices have been sent to the affected
properties.
Don Buteyn, agent for the proponent, introduced Dave Vogel , architect,
and Jerry Sunde, Sunde Engineering , who spoke to the proposal and
answered questions of Council members.
City Planner Enger explained this proposal was considered at the March
26, 1979 Planning Commission meeting and was recommended to the Council
for approval on a 5 - 1 vote as outlined in Planning Commission minutes.
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Osterhol t questioned where the right-of-way and the land for Homeward
Hills Road would not be essentially developed except on one very small
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Enger responded he had talked to the proponents early on in the process
and they have agreed to build or petition to build with 100% assessment
to them, a first phase development of Homeward Hills Road similar to
the section where Homeward Hills Road was built south of County Road 1 .
MOTION: Pauly moved, seconded by Redpath, to close the Public Hearing
and give a 1st Reading to Ordinance No. 79-11 , rezoning 26 acres from
w. Rural to R1-13. 5 for Meadow Park by Faulks & Reynolds. Motion carried
unanimously.
MOTION: Redpath moved, seconded by Pauly, to adopt Resolution No. 79-82,
approving the preliminary plat for Meadow Park. Motion carried
unanimously.
MOTION: Pauly moved, seconded by Redpath, to direct staff to draft a
developer' s agreement including the recommendations in the Staff Report
dated March 20, 1979 with the addendum added by the Planning Commission
on March 26, 1979, that two separate accesses occur before occupancy
of any of the units - one to the northwest and one to the northeast,
and dedication of Homeward Hills Road down to Sunnybrook Road. Motion
carried unanimously.
V. REPORTS OF ADVISORY COMMISSIONS
A. Human Rights & Services Commission_ - Comprehensive study of human service
needs in South Hennepin area.
Rosemary Dysinge r, Chairperson of the Human Rights & Services Commission,
spoke to a previous request which was made to the Human Rights & Services
Commission from -an agency for a sum of $6,000 to $7,000, which they asked
the Commission to recommend to the Council to offer to them. After studying
this, the Commission concluded this was a very worthwhile and very worthy
agency; however, the Commission felt there was no criteria for judging
whether money should go to this particular group or any other group which might
come before the Commission. At that point the Commission felt a strong need
to know how and when funds from the City should be used for this kind of thing,
Shortly thereafter the Corroission ,asked the South Hennepin Human Services
Council to write a proposal which would offer a basis for making this kind of
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A. Human Rights & Seryi.ces Commission (continued)
a decision. SHHSC did write one at that time for Eden Prairie alone which
turned out to be much too expensive. Shortly thereafter there was a meeting
of the officials of the four South Hennepin cities showing that all of the
cities were very much concerned about this same area. After that SHHSC
prepared a second proposal which included all flour cities. At this point
the Commission feels we have a proposal which is an excellent one and one which
has manageable costs. Smaller cities have not been asked to provide much in
the way of human services, so it is worth looking at why we think it is
necessary that cities begin to look at this now.
Dysinger further commented everyone is aware that the County, State and
Federal government are receiving funds and what funds there are, are becoming
more and more restrictive in their use. In addition there is a good deal
of pressure now for local decision making and funding and there is still
inadequate information to base some of these decisions upon. The Commission
overall feels it is imperative to know :.he needs and establish priorities
to cooperate with the other cities in planning for services, to look for
ways of funding and delivering services , and to determine how the cities
1_ : L 1.mm�inr,e1 t is n1^nnoSalcal{ uullli .tiJt.C� �ilese. TLC and recommends that the City Council approve the Comprehensive Study of
Human Services Needs in Eden Prairie as outlined in the January, 1979 docu-
ment, with an allocation of $3,000 to South Hennepin Human Services Council
as Eden Prairie's share of the funding, and that the study be limited to
a one-year period to commence 30 days after approval by the fourth City.
Russ Stricker, Director of South Hennepin Human Services Council , updated the
> Council on the status of the project with the other three South Hennepin
cities; Edina City Council has approved their participation in the project,
the exact amount of their financial contribution has not yet been determined;
met with Richfield' s City Manager and Council representative and feel they
will also contribute $4,000 and it will go before their City Council on
May 14th; and have met with the representative from Bloomington, Bloomington 's
City Manager and staff and they are recommending $6,000 be contributed to the
study. Stricker commented the remaining portion that would be left over
they feel can be raised from other sources.
Osterholt stated he felt the money would be better spent in serving the
needs instead of funding a study, and that the SHHSC, which has been in
existence since 1971 , should have some idea of what services are needed and
where they are needed.
Stricker felt the SHHSC has been quite successful in getting quite a few
services decentralized to the South Hennepin area, When SHHSC was created
that was one of its primary goals to encourage decentralization of services.
The thing they are looking at is that we are in a time when there is a lot
of changes. Eden Prairie is going through a growth period and the other
cities are going through a decline in population. This causes a shifting
in terms of need. One of the important parts of the study is that it does
have local control and they very much want each community to get out of the
study what they most need.
Doug Meyer, member of the Human Rights & Services Commission and representa-
tive on the South Hennepin Human Services Council , also was present and
answered questions of Council members.
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A, Human Rights & Services Commission (continued)
MOTION: Redpath moved, seconded by Edstrom, to grant the request of the
Eden Prairie Human Rights & Services Commission that a Comprehensive Study
of Human Service Needs in Eden Prairie be conducted and that the City
allocate $3,000 for the study contingent on approval of funds from the
other Southwest Hennepin cities , plus the allocation of $5,000 for staff.
Osterholt spoke against the motion and pointed out at a previous meeting
with the SHHSC and other members of the Council , it was pointed out that
Eden Prairie's Public Safety Department was not on record supporting this
proposal . The $48,000 anticipated for this study would be better spent in
furnishing and servicing the needs of people rather than trying to study what t
they are.
Redpath called the question. Redpath, Edstrom Pauly and Penzel voted "aye" .
Osterholt voted "nay". Motion carried.
VI. PETITIONS, REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS
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A. KeQUeSt Dy Mr. Robert BOULeil for cti� iiiLerinl U21C u1 1.11 it a� y-tuv
Franlo Road for a dental lab
Mr. Bouten, owner of the Normandale Dental Laboratory, spoke to his request
' and answered questions of Council members,
City Planner Enger explained this item was considered at the April 9. 1979
Planning Commission meeting and was recommended for approval to th.a.
Council of the request for Mr, Bouten to operate a dental laboratory
as an interim use for a period of three years based upon the items of the
Staff Report dated April 4, 1979, with an addition that an additional
access from south face of the building be provided.
MOTION: Redpath moved; seconded by Edstrom, to grant the request for
approval of an interim use for a period of three years for Mr. Bouten
to operate a dental laboratory at 8460 Franlo Road. * Redpath, Edstrom,
Pauly and Penzel voted "aye" , Osterholt voted "nay Motion carried.
MOTION: Pauly moved, seconded by Edstrom, to direct staff to draft a
developer' s agreement incorporating the recommendations of the Staff Report
dated April 4, 1979 and recommendations of the Planning Commission.
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Pauly moved, seconded by Redpath, to direct Staff to develop
a transition ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
Penzel suggested running the ordinance through the Planning Commission
prior to consideration by the Council .
VII. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. '79-85, granting final approval for M. I .D.B. 's for Btackbourn/
Nichol s,oF'i_n_tTie amount o 750,000.0
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Redpath, to adopt Resolution No. 79-85,
granting final approval for K I. D.B. ' s for Blackbourn/Nicholson in the amount
of $750,000.00. Motion carried unanimously.
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B. Resolution No. 79-71 granting preliminary approval for M. I . D.B. 's
in the amount of 1 ,150,000. 00 for Energy Control s/Lloyd Miller
1 Osterholt commented the Council has set up guidelines for M. I .D.B. 's and
he has had some second thoughts, particulary where we get into situations
where the buildings are not entirely occupied by the holder of the
M. I.D.B. Is. Feels the M. I .D.B. 's were meant to encourage businesses
in the community and they have been used in that manner quite well ; however,
what he sees happening now essentially is an opportunity for people that
really don't need the tax break to use it as a tax situation and he would
not be in favor of that, and would not be an advocate of continuing this
kind of development in the community on that basis.
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Redpath, to refer items VII . B. and
VII . C. to Staff for more deliberation and maybe a recommendation as to
how we could resolve the situation, and if it is necessary to amend the
guidelines Motion carried unanimously. '
C. Resolut ion No. 79-72, granting prelimina!:yapproval for M.I .D.B. ' s in
the amount of 1 ,350000.00 for Donald Russ
See item VII. B.
D. Resolution No. 79-81 , finding no significant impact and ordering publication
of the Eden Prairie High School/Valley View Road Extension Environmental
Assessment Worksheet
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Redpath, to adopt Resolution No. 79-81 ,
finding no significant impact and ordering publication of the Eden Prairie
High School/Valley View Road Extension Environmental Assessment Worksheet.
Motion carried unanimously.
E. 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 78-229, relating to and establishing subdivision
regulations for the platting and subdivision of land and amending Ordinance
No. 93, as amended and relating to procedu-res, parks, playgrounds, public
omen space, storm water holding areas and ponds_
Osterholt stated because of the information Staff has provided the Council
on what other communities are using for cash park fee figures, that we are
setting our sights too low. Until we have a firm figure in mind, Osterholt
commented he would not be in favor of adopting a 2nd Reading to Ordinance
No. 78-229.
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Pauly, to refer Ordinance No. 78-229
to the Parks , Recreation & Natural Resources Commission for consideration of
the cash park fee figures and also review with other persons involved
in making the recommendation, and brought back to the Council for consideration
on May 15, 1979. Motion carried unanimously.
VIII. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
A. Reports of Council Members
I. Set Public Hearin, for Guide Plan
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Redpath, to set June 12, 1979,
7:30 PM, for the Public Hearing on the Guide Plan. Motion carried
unanimously.
Council requested that an alternate location be available in case
thA ninnhAr of nPnnlP surpass the size of the Council Chambers.
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2. Cable TV (Councilman Paul Redpath) a
Redpath reported on the Southwest Suburban Cable Commission meeting
held Wednesday, April 25, 1979, and spoke to the two motions
adopted by the Commission. Redpath requested the Council 's adoption
of these recommendations so the Southwest Suburban Cable Commission
can meet again and then invite francise people to come in and appear
before the Commission.
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Edstrom, to accept the
recommendations of the Southwest Suburban Cable Commission. Motion
carried unanimously. (Attachment to minutes)
John Cairns , 4744 IDS, legal counsel for Northern Cablevision,
stated he wanted the Council to know when they appeared before the {
Council in October they represented at that time they would provide t
at franchise and cable service to Eden Prairie whether Eden Prairie
did it by themselves or with other people and that is still the case.
Northern Cablevision is ready to go with the joint powers cr separately
in Eden Prairie.
3. Mayor Penzel requested that the disclosure ordinance, which he asked
staff to prepare, be placed on the next Council agenda for consideration
B. Report of City Manager
No report.
C. Report of City Attorney
No report.
D. Report of Director of Community Services
1. Bryant Lake Park Plan (continued from April 17, 1979)
Bob Lambert commented that at the last meeting the Council requested
more background on the Bryant Lake Master Plan, which has now been
provided. However, since that time Mr. Rodberg, 6580 Rowland Road,
has gone out and staked the neighbors proposed road. Lambert stated
he has walked the alignment with Councilman Edstrom; and City
Engineer Jullie has reviewed the road alignment along with lieutenant
Wall of the Public Safety Department.
Penzel questioned which of the three alternatives Staff would
recommend, i .e. , 1) the direct approach from Rowland Road adjacent
to Mr. Rodberg's property, 2) Mr. Torjesen and Mr. Rodberg 's alternative
for a "Y" intersection with a westerly alignment from Rowland Road
directly into the park which would in effect "deadend" Rowland Road
into the park, or 3) Mr. Jullie' s recommendation to have a direct "T"
intersection with Rowland Road rather than the "Y" arrangement at the
same access point as Mr. Torjesen and Mr. Rodberg' s proposal .
Lambert responded Staff's recommendation is for alternate 1 , which
is the direct approach, however alternate 3 works as well . The
only reason staff recommends the direct access to the park is it would
be cheaper.
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1. Bryant Lake Park Plan (continued)
Lambert further responded to points raised in memo dated April 28, 1979
'l from the neighbors of Bryant Lake Park, i .e. , 1) Fencing - Lambert
agrees with the recommendation of the neighbors that fencing only be
put along Rowland Road if it was ever determined that fencing would
be necessary to keep vadalism from occurring in the park. Also when
the park is developed as proposed in the five-year capital improvement
program,at the end of that five years the City would have a park
manager probably living in the residence which may eliminate the need
for fencing, 2) Trails - the neighbors have requested that we don't
surface any of the existing trail plan until we use them for a year
to see if they work. Lambert replied he can live with that
request. However, there are a number of cuts and trails that were put
in and changed and Lambert feels these ought to be graded and seeded
and taken care of this year. Lambert noted the neighbors are still
opposed to Rowland Road going by the park and want to see it dead-
ended into the park.
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clown Rowland Road they would realize something has to be done with it.
Also you cannot ride a 10 speed bike on a gravel trail , and that if
the traffic increases the size of Rowland Road will also have to be
increased.
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Redpath, to approve the Bryant
Lake Park Plan with Alternate 3, a direct "T" intersection with
Rowland Road, for the road alignment. Motion carried unanimously.
Lambert asked if the Council would like to hold off on the paving of
the trails. Council members replied in the affirmative requesting
that the question of paving be brought back to the Council later on
in the year, and in the meantime directed the completion of the trails
with a gravel base.
Osterholt reiterated the concern of the residents that the parking
should be screened and set back from the lake. Lambert replied
the parking is all behind the major berm which occurs down by the
lake and the parking will not be able to be seen from the lake.
Alfred Harrison, 6941 Beach Road, asked that the Council defer anything
that alters the natural topography until the latest moment so all of
the people on the lake can enjoy the natural scenery.
2. Report on Valley View Road bike trail
Lambert spoke to his memo dated April 27 , 1979 explaining at the
last Council meeting the Council requested sta h to provide a
feasbility report on the bike trail on Valley View Road, which has been
provided. Lambert commented it is feasible to put a 5 to 6 foot ag
lime trail on the south side of the road from County Road 4 easterly
to about the end of the residences before you get to Purgatory Creek
for-about $6,000. Council felt this to be a good recommendation. .
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Edstrom, to refer the report
from Mr. Lambert dated April 27, 1979, to the Parks , Recreation &
Natural Resources Commission for review and recommendation, to be
on the Council 's May 15, 1979 Council agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
Council Minutes - 12 - Tues. ,May 1 , 1979
3. Tree haul ing truck
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Redpath, to authorize
advertisement for bids to be opened and received on May 14, 1979
for a tree hauling truck. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Eden Prairie Stables proposals
Director of Community Services Lambert spoke to the proposals
received and his memo dated April 24, 1979, recommending the City
negotiate a lease with Hennepin County Area, Vocational-Technical
Centers.
Mr. Jereczek, representing Hennepin Tech Centers, referred to their
proposal and answered questions of Council members.
Dave Anderson, representing the Hockey Association of Eden Prairie,
commented since they are the lone proposer of anything other than
an equestrian facility. if there are an_v Questions as to why he would
ebe happy to answer any questions,
Roger Bedow, representing Sunnybrook Farm, also offered to respond
to questions by Council members.
Pauly questioned Mr. Jereczek if they would be pasturing horses.
Mr. Jereczek responded they have agreed it would be a limited
access to the pasture and there would be a realignment of fences
along the water not to cause erosion.
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Mr. Fransen, 6851 Beach Road, asked how the horse population will
compare with the horse population in the past. Jereczek responded
they will have at the most 35 to 40 horses. Lambert added there
were 57 horses with the previous lessee.
John Golle, 7039 Willow Creek Road, referred to notice distributed
to residents in the Bryant Lake area which was unsigned (on file
at City Hall ) , and questioned the contractural agreement and how
can the residents of Bryant Lake be assured what will be done with
the stable operation.
Lambert replied Vo-Tech has proposed a 5-year lease. One of the reasons
the Vo-Tech would be a good lessee is because of the nature of their
program and 99% of their work will .be done in arenas. The
City' did not purchase the stable to make money on it, and the
Metropolitan Parks& Open Space Committee did not approve it with the
idea of making money.
Alfred Harrison, 6941 Beach Road, requested that every possible action
be taken to make sure there is no pollution to Bryant Lake caused
by the stable and horses.
Lambert referred to the study done about two years ago by the Water-
shed District, and general discussion took place pertaining to same.
Bonita Wilke, 7221 Willow Creek Road, spoke against the over-saturation
of Bryant Lake, i.e. , Bryant Lake Park, Super Valu Corporate Head-
quarters, homes. and now a proposed equestrian facility.
Council Minutes - 13 - Tues. ,May 1 , 1979
4. Eden Prairie Stables proposals Ccontinued).
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Edstrom, to continue considera-
tion of the Eden Prairie Stable proposals until the May 15, 1979
Council meeting, and in the interim refer this matter back to the
Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission for a recommendation.
Motion carried unanimously,
E. Report of City Engineer
I. Consider bids for water meters (continued from 4/17/79 Council mtg. )
City Engineer Jullie spoke to his memo dated April 26, 1979
recommending rejection of bids fnr water meters as outlined in memo.
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Edstrom, to reject the
bids for water meters and authorize rebidding for May 25, 1979.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Resolution No. 79-87, supporting the proposed Consumer Price
Indexed fuel Tax
MOTION: Redpath moved, seconded by Pauly, to adopt Resolution No.
79-87, supporting the proposed Consumer Price Indexed Fuel Tax.
Redpath, Pauly, Edstrom and Penzei voted "aye", Osterholt voted "nay".
Motion carried.
F. Report of Finance Director
1. Payment of Claims Nos. 3995 - 4123
MOTION:. Redpath moved, seconded by Edstrom, to approve Payment of
Claims Nos. 3995 - 4123. Redpath, Edstrom, Osterholt and Penzel
voted "aye", Pauly "abstained". Motion carried.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
None.
X. (ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Redpath moved, seconded by Osterholt, to adjourn the Council meeting at
11 :40 PM. Motion carried unanimously.
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MEMO
TO: Mayor Penzel and Members of the City Council
THROUGH: Roger Ulstad, City Manager
FROM: Carl Jul 1 i e, City Engineer
DATE: May 1, 1979
SUBJECT: Alternative Actions
Super Valu Proposal
Co. Rd. 18/Anderson Lakes Parkway
Within the past week we have had additional meetings and conversations with b
Bloomington and Henn. Co. staffand Super Valu (Ryan Constr.) regarding the
traffic signal at Co. Rd. 18 and Anderson Lakes Parkway. .
Y 0-r. -e-, a,,,,,,,,;.,y+r%n will agree to any si gna i location other than their
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preferred temporary solution (350' south of present intersection) they
will require Eden Prairie to dedicate the necessary R/W for a future grade
separated interchange to accommodate the upgrading of Co. Rd. 18 to a free-
way status. Hennepin County will not proceed with any project until both
communities agree on a location. Without Bloomington's approval the Coun-
ty will not allow Eden Prairie a permit to install a signal , even if Eden
Prairie pays 100% of the cost and no R/W is needed in Bloomington. The
County is starting an E.I .S. procedure to determine the ultimate design
of Co. Rd. 18. Ryan Construction again stated that they cannot stage their
project to reserve R/W for a possible future interchange, nor re-orientate
their building for this same purpose. In view of these circumstances, it
appears that the Council has the following options:
1. Deny the Super Valu project, based upon the unavailability of
a traffic signal to regulate the anticipated increase in turn-
ing movements generated by the shopping center.
2. Approve the Super Valu project and agree to make R/W available
in the N.W. Quadrant for a folded diamond interchange, subject
to concurrence of the Federal Government (LAWCON. ) Request
Hennepin County to participate in R/W acquisition in Bloomington
and to construct channelization . and a signal on the Bloomington
Ferry Road alignment. Require Super Vat u to dedicate R/W for
this alignment and contribute $70,000 toward project cost.
Include trail along Anderson Lakes Parkway to the Preserve under-
pass in this project.
3. Approve the Super Valu project and apply to Henn. Co. for a permit
to install a signal at the existing intersection at City's cost.
If County refuses permit, initiate appropriate legal action.
4. Approve Super Valu project, or some modified form thereof, and
leave the responsibility with Hennepin County to make the inter-
section improvements at time and location that they finally determine.
A B S T R A C T 0 r M I N U T E S
SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN CABLE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION B
25 APRIL 1979
EDINA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Paul Redpath MOVED the following recommendation :
" The members of the Southwest Suburban Cable Commission shall
officially suggest to the governing' bodies of the respective
cities of Eden Prairie , Edina, Hopkins , Minnetonka, Richfield,
and St . Louis Park, that the elected members , or their designa-
ted alternates , of each of their city councils serving on the
Southwest Subi-rban Cable Commission, be further appointed prompt-
ly to a ,joint powers com_niission which would be structurally or-
ganized by the appointees to establish authority for directing
joint powers action that will culminate in the granting of fran-
chise responsibility to one or more operating entities for pro-
viding broadband communications services (cable television, e . g. )
to all the residents of all their municipalities .
Gene Jacobson SECONDED . CARRIED.
Voting AYE: C . Wayne Courtney EDINA
Ralph B . Campbell , III EDINA '.
Bill Craig HOPKINS
Bob DeGhetto MINNETONKA
Bob Grewell MINNETONKA
Gene Jacobson RICHFIELD
Bob McDonald HOPKINS
Paul Redpath EDEN PRAIRIE
Ken Rosland EDINA
Joyce Wilde RICHFIELD
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Voting NAY: None
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ABSTAINING : John Elwell ST . LOUIS PARK
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Lyle Hanks ST . LOUIS PARK
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Respectfully submitted,
R 41�, 'i B. Campbe 1 , III
Secretary/Treasurer
14 . 29 . 79
A B S T R A C T 0 F M I N U T E S
SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN CABLE COMMISSION RECOMENDATION A
25 APRIL 1979
EDINA CITY HALT. COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Paul Redpath MOVED the following recommendation :
" The members of the Southwest Suburban Cable Commission re-
commend to the governing bodies of the respective cities of
Eden Prairie , Edina, Hopkins , Minnetonka, and Richfield, that
they authorize continuation of the cable franchising procedure
recently begun by each of them, but providing that the contin-
uing procedure be by ,joint powers action in accordance with
Minnesota Statutes , and further providing that the procedure
continue 4 be joint, .....�,.o �ntinr� »n`r+tc.ri Ystl aijI v an�-
pointed authority at least to the point of obtaining appli-
cations for franchises by which broadband communications ser-
vices (cable television , e . g. ) could be provided to all res-
idents of all their municipalities . rr
Gene Jacobson SECONDED . CARRIED .
Voting AYE : C . Wayne Courtney EDINA
Ralph B. Campbell, III EDINA
Bill Craig HOPKINS
Bob DeGhetto MINNETONKA
Bob Grewell MINNETONKA
Gene Jacobson RICHFIELD
Bob McDonald HOPKINS
Paul Redpath EDEN PRAIRIE
Ken Rosland EDINA
Joyce Wilde RICHF?:ELD
Voting NAY : None .
ABSTAINING : John Elwell ST. LOUIS PARK
Lyle Hanks ST. LOUIS PARK
S
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Respectfully submitted ,
R p B. Campbe
Secretary/Treasurer
4 . 29 . 79
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9152 Neill Lake Road `
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
April 22, 1979 .
Mrs . Sidney Pauly
17450 W . 78th Street
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Dear Mrs . Pauly:
At a recent City Council meeting dealing with the Soper
Valu issue, you seemed interested in my comments ooncerning
the need for a bike trail. I 'd like to formalize those
comments in this letter.
I believe residents of the Preserve area need a bike and
jogging path along the east side of Anderson Lakes Parkway .
from the vicinity of Neal Lake Road to the intersection of
nN t 1 ng v,sx rirw ety Is s Increasing as
are the numbers of bikers, joggers and walkers using this
roadway . The road has no sidewalks, no shoulders, and 2s
a well documented speedway .
As you know, Anderson Lakes Parkway is a main access route
for Preserve residents . For bicyclists, joggers and
walkers it is particularly important since it permits
access to Amsden Road (across highway 18) . This, in turn,
means safe access to Bush Lake Park, Hyland Park Preserve,
a growing network of Bloomington bikeways, and routes
throughout Minneapolis and suburbs both north and south. t
Basic access going north is by wa of the West and East
Bush Lake Road overpasses of I-'"' These lightly traveled
bridges are ideal for bicyclists (In contrast to brldges
at 169/212, Hwy 18 and Hwy 100 which are either dangerous
or impossible for bicycle use .
I ask the City Council and Planning Commission to consider
construction of such a path as soon as possible . The path
Is a logical extension of the Preserve Trail system where
It passes under Anderson hakes Parkway at Neill Sake Road
and, as such, the Preserve Developers might be willing to
contribute to its construction . The trail could then be
constructed within the Eden. Prairie Parkland adjaoent to
Anderson Lakes Parkway _- but running through the woods
rather than right next to the road. Suoh a trail would be
especially important if plans are approved for the shopping
area at the Hwy 18/Anderson Lakes Parkway locat ion .
S inc er !,
cc s Mr . John Gertz Bill Steinbicker
The Preserve