City Council - 12/02/1980 s
APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
( TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1980 7:30 PM, CITY HALL
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Wolfgang Penzel , Dean Edstrom, Dave
Osterholt, Sidney Pauly and Paul Redpath
COUNCIL STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Roder K. Ulstad; City Attorney
Roger Pauly; Planning Director Chris Enger;
Director of Community Services Bob Lambert;
City Engineer Carl Jullie; Finance Director
John Frane, and Joyce Provo, Recording
Secretary
INVOCATION: Councilman Paul Redpath
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROIL CALL: All Council members present.
I . APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Item III . B. Scoreboard for Community Center was removed from the Consent
Calendar to item VIII . D. 3.
Appointment of 1 representative to the Hazardous Waste Committee was added
as item VIII . A. 3.
MOTION: Redpath moved, seconded by Osterholt, to approve the agenda as amended
and published. Motion carried unanimously.
II . PRESENTATION BY EDEN PRAIRIE AMERICAN LEGION POST No. 409 (Hank Bach, Cedric
Warren an Vernon Seck
Post Commander Hank Bach of the Eden Prairie American Legion Post No. 409, along
with District Vice Commander Cedric Warren)presented a flag to Mayor Penzel
to be flown outside City Hall .
Mayor Penzel expressed thanks to the Eden Prairie American Legion Post No. 409
and its members on behalf of the Council .
III. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Clerk' s License List
B. Scoreboard for Community Center (continued from 11/18/80)
This item was moved from the Consent Calendar to item VIII. D, 3.
C. Snowmobile Trail Resolution
D. Permission to receive bids for 1 skid steer loader
E. Resolution No. 80-235 granting final approval for Municipal Industrial
Development Bonds in the amount o 2,300,000. 0 for Braun-Kaiser
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F. Joint Use Rental Agreement with MWCC for DL-1 Trunk Sewer
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Redpath, to approve items A, C, D, E
and F on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. EDENGATE SINGLE FAMILY by Catco, Inc. Request to rezone approximately
40 acres from RM 6.5 to R1-13.5, preliminary plat approval for 83 single
family lots, and approval of Environmental Assessment Worksheet. Located
north of Duck Lake Trail and west of new Dell Road. (Resolution No. 80-232 -
EAW; Ordinance No. 80-31 — rezoning; and Resolution No. 80-233 - preliminary
plat)
Bruce Knutson, Bruce Knutson & Associates, representing the proponent, spoke
to the proposal and answered questions of Council members.
Planning Director Enger explained this item was first reviewed by the
Planning Commission on 10/27/80, and subsequently at the November 10th meeting
the Environmental Assessment Worksheet was reviewed. The Planning Commission
voted 4 - 2 in favor of the rezoning and platting request. Enger added
Commissioner Bentley at a subsequent meeting dtd correct the minutes to indicate2
his "nay" vote was toward the preliminary plat to indicate his disapproval
on the action taken by the Planning Commission to not connect Harrogate Drive. i
The Planning Commission recomended approval subject to the Staff Report of
10/24/80 including that the connection to Harrogate Drive be deleted and the
new road cul-de-saced.
Director of Community Services Lambert stated the Parks, Recreation & Natural
Resources Commission reviewed this item on November 3rd and again on December
1st, recommending approval as per the Planning Staff Report dated 10/24/80. Theil
Commission suggested to the Council it is important to keep the access through
making a connection with Harrogate Drive mainly to make sure that this
neighborhood has access to the future neighborhood park that is going to be
located in the northwest.
Enger reiterated it is the Planning Staff and Parks , Recreation & Natural
Resources Commission's recommendation to connect Harrogate Drive, and the
Planning Commission' s recommendation not to connect.
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Greg Gustafson, Attorney for Catco, Inc. , clarified that originally they
submitted the plan with the connection based upon the Staff's suggestion.
The comments at the Planning Commission were really vocally expressed by the
residents that they didn't want to have any increased traffic in that area.
From the proponents standpoint they also prefer to have a cul-de-sac. With
respect to the suggestion of the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commi ssi+c,
Gustafson stated he doesn't see any reason why if Harrogate is cul-de-saced
there can't be some kind of a path accommodation which the proponents would
be amenable to. i
Joe Mischel , 6681 Tartan Curve, asked if the hill is going to be removed, how
much grading the proponents are actually going to do, and what types of homes
are going to be put in the area?
(� Enger replied to the first part of Mr. Mischel 's question regarding the
grading and displayed a grading plan pointing out the area Mr. Mischel is
concerned about, that being the south central portion of the plat where the
most severe cut occurs. Enger commented it is a considerable cut, however
it will be recontoured. It has been recommended that prior to a final plat
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A. EDENGATE SINGLE FAMILY (continued)
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the proponent prepare a mass grading plan which not only shows the grading
!. necessary for the road, but mass grading necessary for the rough grading of the
lots. It is a little difficult to tell how much of the hill will be removed
at this point. '
Mr. Gustafson responded to the second part of Mr. Mischel 's question regarding
the ty
pe of homes noting the final marketing program hasn't been concluded.
However, it is their expectations the range of the lots would be in the
$20,000 - $30,000 range, and the homes would generally be 4 or 5 times the
lot price, i .e. , $90,000 to $150,000 for the finished product.
Mr. Mischel referred to the townhouse development project previously proposed
where there was a considerable buffer zone proposed. Mischel added a lot of
the residents who abutted that buffer at that time planted a considerable
number of trees and shrubs, etc. , to shield the townhouse development project
and their homes. These plants and shrubs .are not on the residents lot lines
nor in their lots but- are on the other side because of the proposed buffer
zone. Mischel asked if it would be possible to save these trees, and to
provide a little bit of continuity between the residential lot lines, and the
proposed lot lines .
Mr. Gustafson replied with respect to the trees, it is certainly the intention
to save the trees whenever possible, He added he is not in a position to
guarantee to encumber the land with that restriction. To the request that the
lot lines be lined up, Gustafson stated the proponents would prefer not to
as from their standpoint they lose a lot without gaining anything in the
( overall plan.
Bob Kruell , 6780 Tartan Curve, did not feel sufficient information/material
has been available on this particular project compared with the reams of
material normally available on such projects.
Penzel replied information/material is readily available through City Staff.
Since notification of the Public Hearing was available well before this
evening and even well before the Planning Commission meetings , anyone who was
interested in finding out the details about the proposal could obtain that
information from City Hall .
Osterholt added the Council has been somewhat familiar with the Edengate area
since they have been working with it back to 1970 so this is not a snap
judgement. Osterholt further stated he feels this is a much better project
than what was originally presented.
Pauly explained the other project which the Council looked at was a developer
trying to put multiple in an area next to single family, where the Guide
Plan calls for single family low density housing. This particular project
fits the neighborhood, the Comprehensive Guide Plan, and it is an area the
Council all knows well .
Sandy Collins, 6641 Tartan Curve, stated they have lived on Tartan Curve since
1971 and have been waiting hopefully for some kind of a neighborhood park,
and would like to know with this addition of 83 homes if they are going to
have any type of park.
Lambert replied with this addition the City does not anticipate developing
a neighborhood park. The City has a designated neighborhood park located
directly north of Mrs. Collins' neighborhood and have anticipated acquiring
that when the area is developed. If it goes on much longer and the City receive_
a lot of pressure from the neighborhood, the City might not be able to wait
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A. EDENGATE SINGLE FAMILY (continued)
for that new development.
Council instructed staff to intensify their search for a neighborhood parka
MOTION: Redpath moved, seconded by Edstrom, to close the Public Hearing and
adopt Resolution No. 80-232, finding the Environmental Assessment Worksheet
for Edengate Single Family a private action does not require an Environmental
Impact Statement. Motion carried unanimously,
MOTION: Redpath moved, seconded by Osterholt, to give a 1st Reading to
Ordinance No. 80-31, rezoning approximately 40 acres from RM 6.5 to R1-13,5
for Edengate Single Family by Catco, Inc. Motion carried unanimously,
MOTION: Redpath moved, seconded by Osterholt, to adopt Resolution No,
80-233, approving the preliminary plat for Edengate Single Family by Catco, Inc.
and directing staff to draft a •developer`s agreement incorporating the
recommendations of the Planning Staff Report dated 10/24/80 and the Parks,
Recreation & Natural Resources Commission including the central cul-de-sac
along the 920 contour toward the west to connect with Harrogate Drive, and the
recommendations of the Planning Commission excluding the recommendation that
the connection to Harrogate Drive be deleted and the new road cul-de-sated.
Motion carried unanimously.
B. CABLE TV PUBLIC HEARING
Because of the review necessary by the Minnesota Cable TV Board, Ulstad
requested that this item be rescheduled to the December 16, 1980 Council
meeting.
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Edstrom, to close the Public Hearing
and that no action be taken, Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Edstrom moved, seconded by Redpath, to set December 16, 1980 as
the Public Hearing date for Cable TV. Motion carried unanimously.
V. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS NOS. 4101 _ 4302
MOTION: Redpath moved, seconded by Osterholt, to approve Payment of Claims Nos. i
4101 - 4302. Roll Call Vote: Redpath, Osterholt, Edstrom and Penzel voted
"aye" on all claims; Pauly "abstained" on Claim No, 4246 and voted "aye" on all
other claims. Motion carried.
VI. REPORTS OF ADVISORY COMMISSIONS
Osterholt noted the award received by Dick Anderson for his outstanding service
in the park and recreation field from the Minnesota Recreation and Park
Association.
VII. PETITIONS, REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Belvedere Interim Use Amendment by On4elay. Request to change dental office
interim use at 8480 Franlo Road to an adolescent treatment center to be called
"Prairie House".
John Curran, Executive Director of On-Belay Corporation, who would be
leasing the building from Dr. Belvedere for an adolescent alcohol and drug
treatment center for an interim use, spoke to the request indepth.
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A, Belvedere Interim Use Amendment by On-Belay (contjnuedl
Curran explained they did receive approyal from the Planning Commission along
( with approval from the Human Rights & Services Commission, and are now k
requesting approval from the City Council , Curran stated he believes in
focusing in a community where they can be good neighbors and can contribute
back to the community as well as providing a service, Therefore, they have
a cm omunity based advisory committee that they would select -� people from
the neighborhood, police department, churches and the schools , to help assure
they are meeting the needs of the City as well as the needs of their clients.
On-Belay Corporation gives priority to the youth in the community in which
they are located, the next priority would be the other communities in the
South Hennepin area of Bloomington, Edina and .Richfield, then to the rest of
Hennepin County, and only after that it might go outstate, On-Belay is a
profit organization and would be paying taxes. Mr. Curran responded to
questions raised by Council members.
Osterholt expressed concern regarding the interim use conc6pt, especially
the one before the Council this evening where there was an interim use for
a dental office and now a second interim use for the same facility for the
On-Belay Corporation.
Planning Director Enger replied the policy that has been established for an
interim use is less than 5 years . With the exception of the Baptist home
office, the intent is not to add on or perpetuate an interim use.. In the
case of On-Belay Corporationj.it was a question of where they fit in our community.
Enger stated in his opinion there is not a category in the zoning ordinance
for interim uses. The precedent has been set in the Major Center Area because
it is a large planned unit development to allow some flexibility in the
ordinance. Enger saw this particular area as the only area in town from a
technical ordinance standpoint where it could possibly be allowed.
Osterholt asked if the proponents understand there is a five year limitation?
Mr. Curran replied in the affirmative, expressing the fact they are
interested after the Council gets to know them and they have been in the
community for awhile to come back before the Council for a permanent zone.
Redpath commented on the fact that the massive addition for a five year period
is quite expensive.
Curran responded they are aware of this fact, however, it turns out to be less
expensive than to go into an office building where they have to build walls
and tear up the concrete inside. The addition will be consistent with the
design of the house and it could be utilized either as an ongoing office as
the MCA develops , or as a home, even though it would be quite large.
Pauly stated she is most supportive of group homes and thinks the one proposed
is an excellent one and recognizes the need for this kind of facility,
However, when the Muriel Humphrey residences were approved over the opposition
of the people in The Preserve, it was the intent of the Council there would
not be another group home located in The Preserve until there were others
throughout Eden Prairie. Pauly felt the Council would be breaking faith with
! the people in The Preserve by putting in effect another group home in the sane
( sector which is precisely what the Council said they would not do.
Curran added he has tried to be responsive to the concerns of the neighbors
and has met with them and gone through all the appropriate procedures of the
City. Four or five of the immediate neighbors were in attendance at the meeting
and he left 7 packets to be distributed to the other neighbors.
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A. Belvedere Interim Use Amendment by On-Belay (continued)
Councilwoman Pauly asked if the group home ordinance prohibits because of
its restrictions , this kind of use in this particular building.
City Attorney Pauly replied he does not believe the group home ordinance
applies in this case.
Chuck Pufahl , 8560 Franlo Road, expressed concerns regarding property values,
sewage, the traffic this facility will generate, and the security of the
house.
Councilwoman Pauly felt before any action is taken on this proposal the
people in The Preserve sector should be notified the Council is considering
this proposal .
MOTION: Pauly moved, seconded by Osterholt, to continue consideration of
this request to the December 16, 1980 Council meeting, and direct staff to
notify residents in The Preserve sector from Anderson Lakes
Parkway north that this matter will be on the December 16th Council agenda.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Penzel read the letter addressed to the residents of Eden Prairie dated December 2,
1980, from the City Council accepting City Manager Ulstad's resignation effective
January 30, 1981 . CAttached as part of mtnutesl
B. Menard Additon Re plat by Menard, Inc, Request to repiat Outlots D, E & F,
Menard Addition Resolution No. 80-234)
Planning Director Enger explained this item was reviewed by the Planning
Commission on 9/8/80 and continued 4 separate times. Most of the concern
about the request was due to screening from the north from the Topview area,
and the requests for continuance from Menard's were in an attempt for them to
be able to try and address those questions. The item was last heard on
November 24th and the Commission recommended to the City Council on a 6 0
vote that the preliminary plat as revised be approved with recommendations
as detailed in minutes.
Dan Johnson, Suburban Engineering, representing the proponents, spoke to the
request specifically addressing the screening Menard's is proposing on a
portion of existing Valley View Road which is anticipated to be vacated.
Penzel asked when Menard's plans on living up to the commitment made to the
neighbors regarding the screening , planting and necessary berming on the
properties of those residential homeowners because of the difficulties that
exist with the elevation of Valley View Road and the properties themselves.
Mary Prochaska, Menard, Inc. , replied they really haven't had anything to
address the residents with up until this time; however, now is probably an
appropriate time if the property owners are interested. Some of the neighbors
have told Mr. Prochaska they are trying to put together a committee or a body
of the residents to discuss the berming situation, and Menard's is willing to
f meet with them.
Penzel asked what the appearance of the roof will be as time goes on.
Prochaska replied it is a galva^ized surface and the shiney finish which shows
now will turn to a grey finish, s
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B. Menard Addition Replat (continued) z
Penzel further questioned when the trees will be replaced where they were
inadvertently taken down . Prochaska replied the trees will be replaced as
soon as the black dirt stockpile is used up.
Mr. Verkuilen, 12650 Valley View Road, commented when Menard's removed their
elm trees they knocked down good healthy vegetation and good size
ash trees.
Osterholt felt the sooner Menard's put in plantings/trees to make the area r .
look green again, there will be less problems with the community.
Edstrom asked if the residents of the committee were in favor of the terms, or
if there is some other proposal the residents have in mind.
Mr. Verkuilen responded if the City can get the right-of-way to Valley View,
the berm and the vegetation Mr. Prochaska mentioned would solve the problem
for about five homes east of Topview. The homes west of Topview along Valley
View would probably have to have some vegetation put right on their yards
and the homeowners association, which is being formed, will work with Mr.
Prochaska on this .
Edstrom felt the neighbors should have some say in what type and size vegetation
should be used.
George Bentley, Planning Commission member, explained when mature vegetation
was discussed at the Commission it was intended to imply that the vegetation
would provide adequate screening at the time it is put in,
MOTION: Redpath moved, seconded by Osterholt, to adopt Resolution No, 80-234,
approving the Menard Addition Replat by Menard, Inc. for outiots D, E and
F, subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission's action of
November 24, 1980 with an addition to item 2 "as delineated by the City Staff".
C. Re nest from Eden Hills Company for reauthorization of their Municipal
Development Bond resolution
Mr. Russell Prince, Juran & Moody, Inc. , spoke to the request of the Eden Hill
Company to reinstate their previous preliminary resolution authorizing the
use of tax-exempt financing for their project as outlined in communication
dated November 24, 1980 (attached as part of minutes).
John Kirby, bond counsel with the Dorsey law firm representing the proponents ,
and Howard Rekstad, Eden Hill Company, were also present and answered questions .
of Council members.
Edstrom asked how much space Eden Hill Company or Rosewood Corporation are
planning to occupy in this facility.
Mr. Rekstad replied at this point they will not be taking any space. They may
be taking some space for their trucking business, however, at this particular
time he cannot say they will be taking 50% of the building.
C Concerns were expressed b Council members i.e. speculative building,
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not 50 - 60% owner occupied, and previous requests granted for the same
project.
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C. Request from Eden Hills Company (continued)
MOTION: Edstrom moved, seconded by Redpath, to approve the request from
Eden Hills Company for reauthorization of their Municipal Industrial
Development Bond resolution for 3 months. Edstrom voted "aye" ; Redpath,
Osterholt, Pauly and Penzel voted "nay". Motion failed.
Rekstad asked if they would come in reapply, if there is a chance the Council
would look at them favorably.
Councilwoman Pauly suggested Mr. Rekstad look at the criteria which the City
has set up which are on file in the City Clerk's office.
VIII. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
A. Reports of Council Members
1. Appointment to the Human Rights & Services Commission to fill an
unexpired term to 2/28/83
Penzel suggested the appointment of Stephen James to fill the unexpired
term on the Human Rights & Services Commission.
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Pauly, to appoint Stephen James
to fill the unexpired term on the Human Rights & Services Commission to
2/28/83. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Appointment of the Development Commission to fill an unexpired term
to 2/28/83
Penzel suggested the appointment of Joe Adams to fill the unexpired term
on the Development Commission.
MOTION: Pauly moved, seconded by Osterholt, to appoint Joe Adams to fill
i the unexpired term on the Development Commission to 2/28/83. Motion
carried unanimously.
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3. Appointment of 1 representative to the Hazardous Waste Committee
It was the consensus of the Council to appoint George Bentley to the
Hazardous Waste Committee, with Sidney Pauly as an alternate and
Gene Schurman as staff support.
4. Councilwoman Pauly announced there is going to be an information meeting
at the Chaska City Hall , December 10, 7:30 PM, on the background of
Highway #212.
B. Report of City Attorney t
1. Animal Patrol - Joint Powers Agreement
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Redpath, to approve the Joint Powers
Agreement as submitted. Roll Call Vote: Osterholt, Redpath, Edstrom,
Pauly and Penzel voted "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
C. Report of City Manager
1. Purchase agreement for 10 acres from Hustad
City Manager Olstad spoke to detail to the proposal that the City negotiate
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1. Purchase agreement (continued)
( a purchase agreement for 10+ acres of land by the present City Hall from
Hustad for constructing a maintenance facility with storage at $7,500
an acre with the 29% payment to occur this year, and the balance the follow-
ing year, with an option on the balance of the property up to the cemetery
extending a line in the westerly direction to the property line consisting of
14.4 acres for $7,500 an acre with a 9% increase per year. At the end
of a three year period the City could enter into a contract for deed to pay
for the property over the next two or three years.
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MOTION: Redpath moved, seconded by Osterholt, to authorize staff to
negotiate purchase and option agreements as outlined by City Manager Ulstad.
Roll Call Vote: Redpath, Osterholt, Edstrom, Pauly and Penzel voted "aye".
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Petition received from residents of Southwest section of Eden Prairie
City Manager Ulstad acknowledged the petition received from residents
of Southwest section of Eden Prairie petitioning the Council to provide
safe access to parks and facilities at Riley Lake and at Flying Cloud
Airport by the construction of a bike trail to run west along County
Road 1 from the intersection of County Road 4 to Crestwood Drive.
Ulstad recommended that this petition be referred to the Parks, Recreation
& Natural Resources Commission for a recommendation.
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Pauly, to refer the petition
received from the residents of the Southwest section of Eden Prairie
�. to the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission. Motion
carried unanimously.
D. Report of Director of Community Services
1. Park Use Ordinance
Director of Community Services Lambert spoke to the changes recommended
by the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission.
General discussion took place regarding the revised ordinance and minor
changes were made.
MOTION: Redpath moved, seconded by Osterholt, to publish the Park
Use Ordinance in the HAPPENINGS Newsletter as modified. Motion carried
unanimously.
2. Sherwood Townhouse Association Request
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Redpath, to remove the totlot
structure in the Windsor Development of Prairie East 7th Addition as
per the request of the Sherwood Townhouse Association and staff
recom mendation. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Scoreboard for Community Center
Director of Community Services Lambert displayed drawings of the scoreboard
as revised. Council felt the revised scoreboard was much more acceptable
than the original one proposed.
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3. Scoreboard for Community Center (continued)
It was still felt improvements could be made on the scoreboard pertaining
to the lighting of the advertising. Councilman Osterholt and Lambert
offered to meet with the advertiser on this item, to be brought back
before the Council on December l6th.
E. Report of City En2i veer
1. Change Order No. 1, I.C. 51-341 - Anderson Lakes Parkway
MOTION: Redpath moved, seconded by Osterholt, to approve Change Order
No. 1, I .C. 51-341 - Anderson Lakes Parkway in the amount of $8,024.90.
Roll Call Vote: Redpath, Osterholt, Edstrom, Pauly and Penzel voted"aye
Motion carried unanimously.
F. Report -of Finance Director
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1. Utility rates (continued from November 18, 1980)
Finance Director Frane spoke to the additional information submitted to
the Council .
MOTION: Redpath moved, seconded by Edstrom, to give a lst Reading to
Ordinance No. 80-32, approving the utility rate structure for 1981.
Motion carried unanimously.
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IX. NEW BUSINESS
No "New Business". 1
X. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Redpath moved, seconded by Edstrom, to adjourn the Council meeting
at 11:51 PM. Motion carried unanimously.
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CITY OFFICES /8950 EDEN PRAIRIE ROAD/ EDEN PRAIRIE. MINNESOTA 55344/TELEPHONE(6121937-2262
December 2, 1980
Residents of Eden Prairie:
In February of 1975 the City Council selected-Roger Ulstad to be City Manager
of Eden Prairie. In view of the plans, goals and objectives of the City and
its Council , this appointment provided unique opportunities, experiences and
challenges available to only a few.
The last six years have demonstrated that the citizens, Council , Manager
and Staff have successfully worked together in getting the job done. Effective
management requires an understanding of responzibi 1 i ties and rights of each
position. The Council and Mr. Ulstad found this easy to accomplish, with
goals clearly established, and a mutual confidence permitting effective and
productive management.
Many goals have been accomplished and an overall positive climate established
in the management of City affairs. The City is well on its way to reaching
the goals first set 12 years ago.
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During the past few weeks, Mr. Ulstad has expressed to the Council his desire
to become involved with private consulting and investment interests. He has
indicated his request to resign from the position of City Manager, and it is
with great regret that the Council accepts the resignation effective
January 30, 1981.
The Council joins with the citizens of our community and City Staff in wishing
Mr. Ulstad every success in his new endeavors. The Council has every confidence
in the abilities and dedication of our City Staff to carry on the business of
the community.
Sincerel ,
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Councilman Dean Strom Councilman Paul Re pat
Councilman Dave sterholt
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.1UIRAN & MOODY . INC .
MUNICIPAL BONDS EXCLUSIVELY
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SAINT PAUL. MINNESOTA 55101
TELEPHONE 612/298-1SOO
November 24, 1980
Mr. John D. Frane
Finance Director
City of Eden Prairie
8950 Eden Prairie Road
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55343
RE: EDEN HILL COMPANY
$1,600,000 COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE FINANCING
Dear Mr. Frane:
On behalf of the Eden Hills Company and its general partners, we are
asking to be placed on the Eden Prairie City Council agenda for the
evening of December 2, 1980 to ask the Council to reinstate their
previous preliminary resolution authorizing the use of the tax-exempt
financing for this project.
The Rosewood Investment Fund has raised sufficient funds to allow the
project to be constructed without the need to arrange for a
tax-exempt construction loan. However, to proceed in December with
the construction, the general partnership needs to have the
preliminary resolution in full force and effect. The most straight
forward approach to this, provided the City Council would be willing,
would be to reinstate the previous resolution, since as far as the
State is concerned, the project has already been approved and that
approval is in good standing. With the old resolution reinstated, it
would not be necessary for the City Council to deal with this matter
again until the permanent loan documents and final resolution are
presented for council approval. This would occur sometime in 1981.
Mr. John Kirby, bond counsel with the Dorsey law firm, will be
present at the December 2nd meeting to provide the necessary legal
assurances that the matter may properly be handled in this manner.
Sincerely,
JURAN & DY, INC.
Ru 1 L. Prince
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cc: John Kirby
Howard Rek stad
Richard Rosow
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