City Council - 01/08/1985 APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1985 7;30 PM, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION BOARDROOM
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COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mayor Gary D, Peterson, Richard Anderson,
George Bentley, Patricia Pidcock and Paul
Redpath
CITY COUNCIL STAFF: City Manager Carl J, Jullie, Assistant to the
City Manager Craig Dawson, City Attorney Roger
Pauly, Finance Director John D, Frane, Planning
Director Chris Enger, Director of Cornmuni ty
Services Robert Lambert, Director of Public i
Works Eugene A, Dietz, and Recording Secretary
Karen Michael
INVOCATION: Pastor Rod Anderson, St. Andrew Lutheran Church, President of the
Eden Prairie Ministerial Association
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL : all members were present
I. SWEARING IN CEREMONIES FOR MAYOR GARY PETERSON AND COUNCIL MEMBERS GEORGE
BENTLEY AND PATRICIA PIDCOCK
City Attorney Pauly conducted the swearing in ceremonies for Mayor Gary
Peterson and Council members George Bentley and Patricia Pidcock.
II. RESOLUTION DECLARING MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 1985, "WOLF PENZEL DAY" IN EDEN
RAIR E Resolution No. 85-22
Mayor Peterson read Resolution No, 85-22 which declared Monday, January
21, 1985, "Wolf Penzel Day" in Eden Prairie .
MOTION: Bentley moved, seconded by Pidcock , to adopt Resolution No.
85-22, declaring Monday, January 21, 1985, "Wolf Penzel Day" in Eden
Prairie. Motion --arried unanimously.
III . APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
The following items were added to the Anenda: V. T. Final Plat - North Bay
of Timber Lakes 2nd Addition (Resolution No. 85-22) -, IX. E. Suburban Rate
Authority; IX F. Municipal Legislative Commission; XIS.Bentley - Report
on Transportation Advisory Board.
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The following item was moved from V. A. to XII. B. 2. Black & Veatch contract
for design services for water system expansion.
The following items were deferred to January 22, 1985: IX. B. Health Officer
- Appointment of 1 Health Officer for the year 1985; and IX. C. South
Hennepin Human Services Council - Appointment of 2 consumer representatives
to serve 2 year terms commencing 2/1/85.
Under the Public Hearings heading the order of the two hearings was reversed:
A. Cardinal Creek Village, by Chimo Development Corporation and B. Appendix E.
MOTION: Bentley moved, seconded by Redpath, to approve the Agenda and Other
Items of Business as amended and published. Motion carried unanimously.
IV. MINUTES
A. Regular City Council meeting held Tuesday, October 16, 1984
MOTION: Anderson moved, seconded by Redpath, to approve the Minutes of the
Regular City Council Meeting held Tuesday, October 16, 1984, as published.
Motion carried unanimously.
B. Special City Council meeting held Thursday, December 20, 1984
MOTION: Bentley moved, seconded by Redpath, to approve the Minutes of
the Special City Council Meeting held Thursday, December 20, 1984, as
published, Motion carried unanimously.
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Black & Veatch contract for design services for water system expansion
- moved to XII . B. 2,
B. Final plat, Flying Cloud Center 2nd Addition (Resolution No. 85-13)
C. Final plat, Promontory Ridge (Resolution No. 85-14)
D. Final plat, The Preserve Commercial Park South (Resolution No. 85-15)
E. AXEL DENTAL OFFICE, by Richard C. Axel . 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 129-84,
amending Ordinance No. 82-03, within the Office zoning for a Dental Office
and adoption of Resolution No. 85-1, setting Conditions of Approval for Axel
Dental Clinic. Location: southwest quadrant of Highway #5 and County Road
#4. (Ordinance No. 129-84 - amending Ordinance No. 82-03 and Resolution No.
85-1 - Summary Resolution for Development Approval )
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F. CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH. 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 131-84, amending
Ordinance No. 78-33, within the Public zoning district for Church expansion
to Christ Lutheran Church on 2.78 acres and adoption of Resolution No. 85-2,
Setting Conditions of Approval for Christ Lutheran Church. Location:
7800 Carnelian Way. (Ordinance No. 131-84, amending Ordinance No. 78-33
and Resolution No. 85-2 - Summary Resolution for Development Approval)
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G. LAKE HEIGHTS 2ND ADDITION, by Lake Heights Ventures. 2nd Reading of
Ordinance No. 130-84, amending Ordinance No. 79-04, from RM 6.5 to R1-13.5
for 1. 85 acres into four single family residential lots , and adoption of
Resolution No. 85-3, Setting Conditions of Approval for Lake Heights 2nd
Addition. Location: southeast quadrant of Homeward Hills Road and Anderson
Lakes Parkway. (Ordinance No. 130-84, amending Ordinance No. 79-04 rezoning
from RM-6.5 to R1-13.5 and Resolution No. 85-3 - Summary Resolution for
Development Approval }
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H. YOUNGSTEDT SERVICE CENTER, by The Preserve. 2nd Reading of Ordinance No.
133-84, zoning district change from Rural to Commercial Regional Service
for 0.89 acres for an auto service center and adoption of Resolution No.
85-4, setting Conditions of Approval for Youngstedt Service Center.
Location: southeast quadrant of Highway #169 and Medcom Boulevard.
(Ordinance No. 133-84 - rezoning from Rural to Commercial Regional
Service and Resolution No. 85-4 - Summary Resolution for Development
Approval )
I . ROCKY ROCOCO PIZZA, by The Preserve. 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 136--84
- zoning istrict change from Rural to Commercial Regional Service for
1.53 acres for a restaurant and adoption of Resolution No. 85-5, Setting
Conditions of Approval for Rocky Rococo Pizza. Location : southeast
quadrant of Highway #169 and Medcom Boulevard. (Ordinance No. 136-84 -
rezoning from Rural to Commercial Regional Service and Resolution No.
85-5 - Summary Resolution for Development Approval )
J. REYNOLDS PRINTING. 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 134-84-PUD-13-84, request
for Planned Unit Development District Review and Rezoning from Rural to
I-2 for three acres for an office/manufacturing/warehouse facility and
approval of amendment to Developer's Agreement for Edenvale 9th. Addition
for Reynolds Printing; adoption of Resolution No. 85-6, approving
Summary of Ord i nance No. 134-84-PUD-13-84, and ordering publication of
said Summary. Location: southeast quadrant of Valley View Road and
Mitchel 1 Road . (Ordinance No. 134-84-PUD-13-84 - Planned Unit Development
District Review and Rezoning from Rurual to I-2 and Resolution No. 85-6 -
Summary Resolution for Development Approval )
K. EDENVALE EXECUTIVE PARK, by Welsh Construction. 2nd Reading of Ordinance
No. 135-84-PUD-13-84, Planned Unit Development District Review and rezoning
from Rural to I-2 for approximately 9.0 acres and approval of amendment
to Developer's Agreement for Edenva i e 9th Addition for Edenval a Executive
Park ; adoption of Resolution No. 85-7, approving Summary of Ordinance No.
135-84-PUD-14-84 and ordering publication of said Summary, Location:
southeast quadrant of Valley View Road and Mitchell Road. (Ordinance No.
135-84-PUD-14-84 Planned Unit Development District Review and rezoning
from Rural to I-2 and Resolution No. 85-7 - Summary Resolution for Develop-
ment Approval )
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L. 2ND READING PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ADVERTISING SIGN DISTRICT AND PROPOSED
AMENDMENT TO PUBLIC DISTRICT DEFINITION Ordinance No. 137-84
M. Clerk' s License List
N. Resolution No. 85-16, designating the Official City Newspaper
0. Resolution No. 85-17, authorizing City Officials to transact bankin:9 business
P. Resolution No. 85-18, authorizing use of facsimile signatures by Public
Officials
Q. Resolution No. 85-19, designating depositories
R. Resolution No. 85-20, authorizing the treasurer to invest City of Eden
Tram e funds
S. NORTH BAY OF TIMBER LAKES 2ND ADDITION, by Richard Miller Homes. 2nd
Reading of Ordinance No. 140-84, amending Ordinance nance No. 326 within the
RM-2.5 zoning district for eight multiple family units and adoption of
Resolution No. 85-23, setting conditions of approval for North Bay of
Timber Lakes 2nd Addition, Location: northwest quadrant of County Road
#4 and Timber Lakes Drive, (Ordinance No. 140-84 - amending Ordinance
No. 326 within Rm-2.5 zoning district and Resolution No. 85-23 - Summary
Resolution for Development Approval )
T. Final plat, North Bay of Timber Lakes 2nd Addition . (Resolution No. 85-12)
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MOTION: Bentley moved, seconded by Redpath, to approve items B - T on the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously.
VI . PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CARDINAL CREEK VILLAGE, by Chimo Development Corporation. Request for
Planned Unit Development Concept Review and Environmental Assessment
Worksheet for 280 units of multiple family development on 40.7 acres .
Location: north of Cardinal Creek, east of Baker Road. (Resolution
No. 85-5 - PUD Concept Approval )
City Manager Jullie stated notice of this Public Hearing had been
published and property owners within the project vicinity had been
notified.
Fred Hoisington, Hoisington Group, Inc. , addressed the request. Also
present representing the proponent were: Mark Jones, Greg Gustafson,
Roger Freeberg (architect), and Jim Benshoof (traffic engineer). Freeberg
and Benshoof also addressed the proposal .
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Planning Director Enger noted this request had been reviewed by the
Planning Commission at its meeting on September 10, 1984, at which
time it was continued to the October 15, 1984, meeting of the Commission;
at that time the proponents asked for time to meet with the neighbors.
The Commission reviewed the request at its meeting on November 13, 1984,
and on December 10, 1984, at which time it voted to recommend approval
for a maximum of 280 units based on the revised plans dated November 28,
1984, subject to the recommendations included in the December 7, 1984,
Staff Report.
Director of Community Services Lambert stated the Parks, Recreation 8
Natural Resources Commission had reviewed this proposal at its December
17, 1984, Meeting. The Commission had three areas of concern: trails,
recreation facilities, and natural resources. The Commission recommended
extending the 5' concrete sidewalk on the southside of Cardinal Creek
Road out to Baker Road; that the Council consider requiring an 8' asphalt
bikeway on the opposite side of the road from the north entry on Baker
Road to the south boundary line of this proposal and that perhaps consi-
deration b.2 given to extending this at some time in the future to Forest
Hills School ; considerable discussion centered on the hill which was to
be cut; the Commission recommended that the City require dedication of
the floodplain once development occurs .
Bentley asked what the net acreage of the request was. Hoisington said
it was 28 acres. Bentley asked what the net density was. Enger said
10 units per acre. Bentley asked what projects in the City would be
comparable to this. Enger said that those which have been approved or
constructed within a mile of Cardinal Creek include: Eden Prairie.
Apartments at 16 units per acres; Village Greens, 9.49; Shadow Green,
12.80; Edenvale Condominiums, 8.5; Edenvale Apartments, 10; Edenvale II
Apartments, 14; and St. John Woods , 6.5.
Bentley said the proposal seems to be an extremely difficult site to
screen from the residential area to the south. Enger concurred. Bentley
asked about the phasing of the proposal . Hoisington said they intended
to build the two buildings in the center of the proposal as Phase I the
doubles might be done at the same time --this would all be based on what
the market dictates at the time.
Pidcock expressed concern about Cardinal Creek Road being extended through
this area in a horseshoe manner. She said this area is a "showcase" area
of the City and is often the first part of the City seen by those travelling
through the area. She said she was concerned about the mass of the buildings.
Pidcock asked if anything was proposed to reduce the noise levels. Hoising-
ton stated the acceptable noise levels in this area are exceeded only once
a day, Pidcock asked about the impact of the road extension on Purgatory
Creek, Hoisington explained how this would be accomplished with minimal
impact on the Creek.
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Anderson noted that the knoll on this property is visible from Bryant
Lake Park, Super Valu, Wilson Learning Center, King's Forest, and
Buck Hill ski area which is 30 miles away; it is one of the most visible
places in Eden Prairie and he indicated concern about the amount of cut
which was proposed. Enger said the majority of the knoll would be cut
approximately 25' . Anderson stated the character of Eden Prairie had
been changed already by the removal of a number of hills. He also
expressed concern about the impact of the proposal on Nine Mile Creek.
Anderson suggested a decision should be made as to whom would be respon-
sible for paying for the access road. Enger said the City has sometimes
recognized the need for a road improvement by ordering it in; the cost
of such a road is never known until such an order is determined.
Redpath asked about the location of the north access road. Enger said
it would be near to the north access to Crosstown Baptist Church. Redpath
asked how the density was determined. Hoisinaton said it was thought there
would be some density trade-offs here because of the floodplain and the
NSP easement.
Pidcock asked if the City is liable if a person's property value is lowered
due to zoning. City Attorney Pauly said that has happened but only in rather
unique situations.
Peterson asked for clarification of the Planning Commission's action regarding
the number of units and the fact that it had recommended a density range
from 208 to 280 units. Hoisington said the developer, Chimo Development
Corporation, had wanted 280 units or more. Enger reviewed the action taken
IL by the Planning Commission. Redpath noted that this was a request for
Planned Unit Development Concept Review and stressed that this was a
concept only. Bentley said he felt the density issue was the big issue
at this point in the process. Bentley said a question should be whether
or not the nature of this development is appropriate on this site.
Pidcock said she had great reservations about this proposal . She also
noted there have been some problems with grading which has been going on
in a portion of Cardinal Creek. Enger indicated the grading problems
have been resolved.
Gordy Alexander, President of the Cardinal Creek Homeowner's Association,
6895 Sand Ridge Road, indicated there would be four spokesmen representing
the Cardinal Creek Homeowner's Association: Floyd Siefferman. 6997 Edgebrook
Place; Roger Swigert, 13184 Cardinal Creek Road; Art Roberts, 13543 Wood-
mere Circle; and himself.
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Siefferman distributed an outline of the points which the homeowners
intended to cover in their review of the proposal. (See attached. )
Siefferman indicated that no one really knows what the first phase
of the proposal will be. He said he did not think there should be
any road connection made until the entire project was completed. k
Siefferman then reviewed the "Developmental Guidelines" as outlined
in the attached "material ,
Swigart raised questions regarding the accuracy of the traffic study
which had been submitted by the proponents. He felt the traffic
would double or triple in this area and he expressed concern for
the children in the neighborhood. Swigart recommended that there
not be a road connection between the Cardinal Creek area and the Car-
dinal Creek Village development; that, i there is a connection, a
narrowing of the road to one-1 a ne with a "do not enter" sign on
it be installed; or that a double "T" intersection with a stop sign
be used to inhibit through traffic; and that the street be renamed
in the new development which would eliminate traffic in the Cardinal
Creek area which was destined for the new development. Swigart
also indicated that, according to their calculations, the homeowners
would like to see 142 units if there is a total of 28.2 acres available
(including roads) which would mean a net density of 5.0 units per acre
or 131 total units on 26.2 acres (less reads) with a net density of 5.0
units per acre.
Roberts reviewed the access road situation, the environmental impact/
ecology, problem areas to check, the special nature of this site, and
what this site deserves (see attached. )
Alexander expressed the frustration of the homeowners with this concept
proposal . He recapped the major concerns as those of safety, density,
and the unique environmental setting. Alexander summarized the situation
as : no evidence has been presented justifying this dramatic departure
from density and transition norms in the vicinity; the developer should
proceed using guidelines such that the interest of Eden Prairie and the
property values of all communities are protected; and the guidelines they
have presented are consistent with all other "more dense" developments
in the vicinity .
Doug Reuter, 8750 Black Maple Drive, addressed areas of the City Code
which might be in violation due to this requst. (See attached.)
Redpath asked if it would be reasonable for the City to require landscaping
upon approval of this request. Enger said that would be required.
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Bentley asked how the name Cardinal Creek Village had been derived.
Enger said this would have been considered Cardinal Creek 4th Addition;
it was probably a result of that. Bentley asked if there were any
problems foreseen with mail service, etc. if Cardinal Creek Road were 3
extended. Enger stated that loop roads can pose a problem from an
addressing standpoint, Enger said, although he could not speak for
the developer, he thought a new name might be found; Stonewood Court
might be a natural extension if Cardinal Creek Road were to form a
"T" intersection with the road in the new development. Bentley said
he felt there should be some sort of road connection; Cardinal Creek
Road was never intended to be a dead end. Bentley said he was pleased
to hear that the Cardinal Creek Homeowner' s spokesmen were aware that
a connection of some sort should be made. but cautioned them about the
number of impediments that might be requested, Bentley said he had
concerns about the three-story buildings proposed for the center of
the project. He said he did not feel this provided the kind of tran-
sition which should be in this area. Bentley stated he would like
to see townhouses or manor homes in that area with the transition farther
to the north. Bentley noted the City Council does not review the EIS;
this is done by the Environmental Quality Board. He stated that the
EQB had not found any major concern with the landfill and if they found
nothing with that, the probability of that Board finding anything of
concern with this proposal would be nil . He said he would not vote in
favor of pursuing an EIS.
Bentley said he felt the sewer capacity in that area was adequate. The
lack of available public transportation in the area is a concern -- but
that is a problem throughout the community. Bentley said he is confident
that the builder is a quality builder and this would be a quality develop-
ment. He said he shared the concerns regarding the density, but he did
not feel that the density question, in and of itself, would have an
effect on home buyers. Bentley said he considered this to be an extremely
difficult site; this was an excellent site plan for a flat site. He
expressed concern about the number of units on the site because of the
nature of the site itself. He commended the representatives of the
homeowners for their presentation.
Oscar Miller, 6521 Baker Road, said his biggest concern was with the
road as proposed because it would come across his property. He said
he felt access should be obtained prior to this time. He said he would
not like to have to pay for the street through his property when he
was not an initiator of the action. He noted that most of his property
is in the floodplain. Miller stated he already has access to a road.
Hoisington expressed frustration with the project, He indicated he
has had a good working relationship with the neighbors . Hoisington
said the project is not economically feasible at a reduced density.
He stated they are trying to build something which is compatible as
well as marketable. Hoisington indicated the front-end costs are too
high to build anything but the high density portion of the proposal first.
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Siefferman said he felt the name. Cardinal Creek Village, would be
in violation of the City Code, Section 12.05, Subd. 1, Section A.
He also noted that whether or not an EIS is requested is based on
the decision of the Council .
MOTION: Redpath moved, seconded by Bentley, to close the Public Hearing
and to adopt Resolution No. 85-8, approvi na the Cardinal Creek Village
Planned Unit Development Concept Plan of 28 acres at 6.8 units per
acre (190 units) with a maximum number of 208 units; contingent upon
road access to the west being resolved and including review by the
City Attorney.
Pidcock indicated she had a problem with the massiveness of the buildings.
She stated the market is now saturated with condominiums. Hoisington
said these units will be designed for ultimate sale -- when they are
to be marketed as condominium units depends on market conditions. For
the immediate future they will be marketed as rental units.
Redpath pointed out: that concerns which had been expressed regarding
erosion of Purgatory Creek should be eased by the fact that the Watershed
District, as well as the City. monitors any development near the Creek.
Anderson said he thought it was important for the City to know what the
developer's plans were in regard to the road to the west. Hoi si ngton
said this was a request for Concept Review and there were still specifics
to be worked out depending on the outcome of tonight's hearing.
Peterson said he would support the motion; he said he appreciated the
uniqueness of this situation and hoped that the developer might be able
to work within the constraints imposed by the City Council .
VOTE ON THE MOTION; Motion carried with Pidcock voting "no. "
MOTION: Bentley moved, seconded by Anderson, to forward the Environmental
Assessment Worksheet, modified accordingly, to the Environmental Quality
Board for its review and comment, Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Bentley moved, seconded by Anderson, to direct Staff to prepare
a Developer's Agreement per Commission and Staff recommendations and
including the Council Is recommendations . Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Bentley moved, seconded by Anderson, to extend the meeting beyond the 11 -30
p.m. time of adjournment. Motion carried unanimously.
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B. APPENDIX E, A Public Hearing to d,-jcuss Appendix E, an optional appendix
to the State Building Code. which would permit the City of Eden Prairie to
exceed the current requirements of the State Building Code in respect to
the installation of automatic fire suppression systems. (Ordinance No.
138-84) - continued from December 18, 1984.
City Manager Jullie explained that this Appendix, if adopted, would
allow the City to require the installation of automatic fire suppression f
systems (sprinklers) in buildings which, because of size, create signifi-
cant difficulty and risk to firefighters. The provisions would apply to
new buildings constructed after adoption and to existing buildings if j
an addition were constructed. Jullie noted that Jerome King, a resident
who was present at the December 18th initial hearing, had been contacted ?
and King had provided the City with a reprint of an article from the
"Fire Journal " of May, 1980. Included in tonight's packet was a response
from Fire- Marshal Mathoiwetz as well as comparisons of the damages resulting i
in fires in similar buildings with and without sprinkler systems. 4
Director of Public Safety Hacking addressed the need for -sprinklers.
Also present were Building Official Wayne Sanders; Pat COUghlin, Richfield
Fire Chief; Hugh Strawn, Vice President of the Minnesota Insurance Center
and Hopkins Fire Chief; and Fire Marshal Mathiowetz.
Redpath stated his only concern was with what additions might do to some
of the buildings which are now under construction in the City.
MOTION: Redpath moved, seconded by Bentley, to close the Public Hearing
and to give 1st Reading tp Ordinance No. 138-84 with the condition that
provisions be made for those buildings which would require retrofitting.
Bentley also expressed concern regarding retrofitting and asked if there
was a built-in process in Appendix E for appeal . Coughlin noted that
Appendix E is an appendix to the Uniform Building Code (UBC) so any appeal
process in effect now would hold true for this.
Pidcock said she felt the cost for this might be prohibitive.
Peterson asked what the rationale was for having someone retrofit when
remodelling rather than making it an across the board requirement,
Coughlin said the philosophy was to set a level of fire protection
and then to expand that over a period of time. Mathiowetz indicated
this is an attempt to keep fires within the capabilities of the depart-
ment.
Anderson said he was concerned about the safety of people. He stated
this was an opportunity for the City to do something to prevent the loss
of life and to keep the costs down by being able to continue with a
volunteer fire department.
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Bentley said he felt the problems with retrofitting are eased by the
appeal process.
VOTE ON THE MOTION: Motion carried unanimously.
Bentl ey expressed concern about the lack of firemen available during the
daytime hours. He asked if there might be some type of reciprocity with
f i remen from other communities who are employed in Eden Prairie during
the day but are volunteers in another community.
MOTION: Bentley moved, seconded by Anderson, to recDernend a study be
undertaken and recommendations referred back to the City Council as soon
as possible regarding the lack of day time firefighters available and
the possibility of having firefighters from other communities who work
in Eden Prairie be available should there be a need.
Hacking reviewed how the volunteer fi refi ghti nq system works.
VOTE ON THE MOTION: Motion carried unanimously.
V I I . PAYMENT OF CLAIMS NOS. 17740 - 17811; 17812 - 18055
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MOTION : Bentley moved, seconded by Redpath. to approve the Payment of
Claims Nos, 17740 - 17811 and 17812 - 18055. Roll call vote: Anderson,
Bentley, Pidcock, Redpath and Peterson voted "aye," Motion carried unanimously.
VIII. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No 85-09 designating the official meeting dates time and
place fDr the City of Eden Prairie Council mem ers in 1985, and appointing
an Acting Mayor
MOTION: Bentley moved, seconded by Anderson, to adopt Resolution No.
85-09, designating the official meeting dates, time and place for the
City of Eden Prairie Council members in 1985 and appointing Paul Redpath
as acting Mayor. The time of adjournment will be deleted.
Peterson suggested the Council meet on the second Tuesday of each month at
7 p.m. for a work session. Bentley said he would rather not have such a
meeting officially scheduled but would prefer to have work sessions called
when they are needed, Bentley said he would like to have work sessions
from time to time.
VOTE ON THE MOTION: Motion carried unanimously.
B. Resolution No, 85-11. Authorization to ac uire Tax Forfeited Lands
NOTION: Redpath moved, seconded by Anderson.* to adopt Resolution No.
85-11, authorizing the acquisition of tax forfeited lands for public
park and trail purposes. Motion carried unanimously.
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IX. APPOINTMENTS x
A. Metropolitan League of Municipalities - Appointment of 1 Representative
and 4 Alternates
MOTION: Redpath moved, seconded by Bentley, to appoint Mayor Gary D.
Peterson as the representative to the Metropolitan League of Munici-
palities with Richard Anderson, George Bentley, Patricia Pidcock and
Paul Redpath appointed as alternates. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Health Officer - Appointment of 1 Health Officer for the year 1985.
Appointment by Mayor with consent of Council .
This item was continued to the January 22, 1985, meeting of the Council .
C. South Hennepin Human Services Council - Appointment of 2 Consumer Rep-
resentatives to serve 2 year terms commencing 2/1185.
This item was continued to the January 22, 1985, meeting* of the Council .
D. WAFTA Board (Western Area Fire Training Association) - Appointment of
1 Representative to serve a 1-year term commencing 1/1/85.
MOTION: Redpath moved, seconded by Anderson, to appoint George Bentley
as representative to the WAFTA Board. Motion carried unanimously.
E. Suburban Rate Authority
MOTION: Anderson moved, seconded by Bentley, to appoint Paul Redpath
as the delegate to the Suburban Rate Authority and John Frane as the
alternate. Motion carried unanimously.
F. Municipal Legislative Commission
MOTION: Bentley moved, seconded by Anderson, to appoint Mayor Gary D.
Peterson as the representative to the Municipal Legislative Commission
with City Manager Carl J. Jullie as the alternate. Motion carried
unanimously.
X. PETITIONS, REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
XI. REPORTS OF ADVISORY COMMISSIONS
There were none.
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XII . REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
A. Reports of Council Members
Bentley - reported on two items which are coming before the Transportation
A visory Board: 1) highway juridictional transfer and 2) light rail transit.
Bentley noted his concern regarding the highway transfer is that there
is no provision for a transfer of funds at the same time. Director of
Public Works Dietz indicated he has maps in his office which show which
highways would be tranferred. .Anderson asked if this might be brought
back to the Council at a future date. Bentley said he he felt there had
been no major need demonstrated for a light rail transit system -- he felt
it might be a little premature at this time. He indicated Governor Perpich
was making a strong push for light rail transit; Bentley did not feel it
was cost effective.
B. Report of City Manager
1. Proposed Employee Benefits Changes
MOTION: Redpath moved, seconded by Bentley, to increase the City's
contribution towards family health insurance by $10 per month and
to continue discussion on the other items included in City Manager
Jullie' s memorandum to another date. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Black & Veatch contract for design services for water system expansion
Director of Public Works Dietz addressed the need for expansion
of the water system.
Bentley asked about the justification for an 18 million gallons per
day capacity. Dietz explained that early reports done for the City
had projected this need.
There was discussion by the Council on the water rates and how these
are determined,
MOTION: Redpath moved, seconded by Anderson, to authorize the Mayor.
and City Manager to execute the contract with Black & Veatch for design
services for expansion of the City's water system. Motion carried
unanimously.
C. Report of City Attorney
There was no report.
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D. Report of Director of Community Services
1. Bryant Lake Park Capital Improvement Program
Director of Community Services lambert was present and called
attention to his memorandum of January 3, 1985.
Greg Mack, Southern Division Manager for the Hennepin County Park
Reserve District, was present to answer questions.
MOTION: Redpath moved., seconded by Anderson, to supportthe Phase I
development of Bryant Lake Regional Park as proposed by the Hennepin
County Park Reserve District. The discussion regarding the upgrading
of Rowland Road was deferred. Motion carried unanimously.
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
There was none.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Redpath moved, seconded by Anderson, to adjourn the meeting at 12:38
a.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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