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APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 20. 1986 8: 00 PN1, ROOK: 205. SCHOOL ADMINISTRA-
TION BUILDING
COUNC IL MEMBERS: Mayor Gary 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, Planning Director
Chris Enger, Director of Community
Services Robert Lambert , Director of
Public Works Eugene A. Dietz, and
Recording Secretary Karen Michael
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL: Councilmember Redpath left at 11155 PM
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PRESENTATION TO COUNCILMEMBER PAUL REDPATH OF "CERTIFICATE OF COM-
MENDATION" FROM THE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES
Mayor Peterson presented Councilmember Redpath with a "Certificate
of Commendation"`from the League of Minnesota Cities . The Mayor said
the certificate was awarded as the result of Redpath ' s nomination for
the C . C . Ludwig Award which has been established as a means of recog-
nizing persons who have served for many years in a variety of capac-
ities in government and volunteer organizations .
I . APPROVAL OF 'AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
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The following items were added to the Agenda: IX . A . 1 .
Pidcock - Discussion of StoD Signs on Duck Lake Road; IX . A . 2 .
Pi cock - olice De artment olicy; IX . A . l cock-- Post
Office ; IX . A . 4. Peterson - Letter from Rotary re rding van
for senior citizens ; IX . A . „L Anderson - Billboards.
The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar: III .
P. Resolution 86-109, regarding activities around Flying Cloud
Landfill , -June 1 , 1986 became item IX . A . 6 .
MOTION: Anderson moved , seconded by Bentley, to approve the
Agenda and Other Items of Business as amended and published .
Motion carried unanimously .
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II . MINUTES
A . Regular City Council Meeting held Tuesday , April 29, 1986
MOTION: Bentley moved , seconded by Pidcock, to approve the
Minutes of the City Council Meeting held Tuesday, April 29,
1986, as published . Motion carried unanimously .
B . Regular City Council Meeting held Tuesday, May 6 , 1286
MOTION: Pidcock moved , seconded by Bentley. to approve
the Minutes of the City Council Meeting held Tuesday, May 6,
1936, as published . Motion carr:.ed unanimously .
C . Canvassing Board Meeting; held Tuesday, May 6. 1986
MOTION: Bentley moved , seconded by Pidcock, to approve the
Minutes of the Canvassing Board Meeting held Tuesday , May 6 ,
1986 , as published . Motion carried unanimously.
III . CONSENT CALENDAR
A . Clerk's License List
. B . LANDSCAPE PRODUCTS CENTER by Edenvale Industrial Company and
Landscape Products Center, Inc . 2nd Reading of ordinance
#16-86 . Zoning Amendment within the I-2 Park District ;
Approval of Developer' s Agreement for Landscape Products
Center;, and Adoption of Resolution #86-93 , Authorizing
Summary of Ordinance #16-86 and Ordering Publication of
Said Summary. Location: North of Highway #5 , south of
Martin Drive . (Ordinance #16-86, Rezoning; Resolution #86-
93 . Authorizing Summary and Publication)
C . CARDARELLE III AMENDMENT by Frank R . Cardarelle . 2nd Read-
ing of Ordinance #9-86 . Rezoning from Office to Commercial-
Regional-Service ; Approval of Developer' s Agreement for
Cardarelle III Building; and Adoption of Resolution #86-95 ,
Authorizing Summary of Ordinance #9-86 and Ordering Publica-
tion of Said Summary . Location: Northwest quadrant of
Regional Center Road and Eden Road . (Ordinance ##9-86 .
Rezoning; Resolution #86-95 , Authorizing Summary and Publi-
cation)
D . THE RIDGE by Dirlam Development . 2nd Reading of Ordinance
Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-13 .5s
Approval of Developer' s Agreement for The Ridge ; and
Adoption of Resolution #86-98, Authorizing Summary of
Ordinance #19-86 and Ordering Publication of Said Summary.
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10 .42 acres into 17 single family lots and one outlot .
Location: Northwest of Kilmer Avenue , west of Atherton
Way. (Ord inane eft 9-86 , Rezoning; Resolution #86-98 , Author-
izing Summary and Publication)
E . Revised Agreement for the I-494 Corridor Study
F . 2nd Reading, Ordinance No. 23-86, Repealing Sec . 5 .40 of
the Cif Code - regulating and licensing of gambling
devices .
G. 1st Reading of Ordinance No . 26-86 Amending Cis Code
Section .02 Subd . . G. ; Section .1 s Section O;
Section 4632 , Subd . ; and Section 4.5T9 Sub and
Adopting by Refer City Co e a ter and Section 49 -
the liquor license ordinance - to con orm to the new amend-
ments in State law.
H. Ordinance No . 27786 , Amending City Code Section 2 .01 and
Adopting by Reference City Code Chapter 1 and Section 7 .99 -
incorporating Chapter 169 and Chapter 171 of the Minnesota
Statutes (1985 ) by reference .
I . Ordinance No 28-86 , Amending City Code Section 9 .06 ,
Subd . 2 .B . ; Section 9 . 08 ; and Section 9 .31 , Subd . 5 , and
Ado tin b Re erence Cit Coc��a ter 3 and Section
changing the penalty provisions for possession of drug
paraphernalia to conform to Minnesota Statutes , Chapter 152 .
J . Final Plat, Red Rock Heights 4th Addition, east of Village
Woods Drive , south of Scenic Heights Road (Resolution No .
86-104)
K. Final Plat The R' d., e�, south of Donnay " s Round Lake Estates
Resolution No .o . tf�-1.07 )
L. Receive Feasibility Report and Set Public Hearing for
Drake Improvements in Bluffs West 5th Addition and
vicinityp I .C . -0 for June 1 Resolution No .
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M. Receive Feasibility Report and Set Public Hearing for
ValleX View Road Im rovements I .0 . 2-2 2 for June 17.
19� Resolution No . - 0
N. Sterling Field ' s Association Request
0 . Confirmation of the appointment of Greg Schmidt as Metro-
olitan Airports Commission rZ7 esentatzve to the Fl in
Cloud Airport Advisory omm scion
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P. Resolution 86-109 , regarding activities around Flying
Cloud Landfill, June 1 . 19 - became item IX . A .
Q . EDENVALE MINI-STORAGE by Edenvale Industrial Company.
2nd Reading of Ordinance #17-86, Zoning Amendment within
the I-2 Park District ; Approval of Developer' s Agreement
for Edenvale Mini-storage; and Adoption of Resolution #86-
94, Authorizing Summary of Ordinance #17-86 and Ordering
Publication of Said Summary. Location: North of Highway
#5 , south of Martin Drive . (Ordinance #17-86 , Rezoning;
Resolution #86-94, Authorizing Summary and Publication)
MOTION: Bentley moved , seconded by Pidcock, to approve items
A-O and item Q on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unani-
mously.
IV . PUBLIC HEARINGS
A . CITY WEST BUSINESS CENTER 3RD ADDITION, by Ryan Construc-
tion. Request for Planned Unit Development Amendment Review
on 15 .91 acres , Zoning District Change from I-2 Park to
Office on 6 .3 acres for construction of a 69,500 square
foot office building. Location: North of Shady Oak Road,
west of City West Parkway. Continued from April 15 , 1986 .
City Manager Jullie noted that proponents , in a letter
dated April 23 , 1986 , have requested that their request
for rezoning and PUD Amendment be withdrawn.
MOTION: Bentley moved , seconded by Redpath, to acknowledge
the withdrawal of the request for rezoning and PUD Amend-
ment from Ryan Construction Company. Motion carried unani-
mously .'
B . BLUFFS EAST 4TH AND 5TH ADDITIONS, by Hustad Development .
Request for a Planned Unit Development Concept Review on
approximately 184 acres , Planned Unit Development District
Review and Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-1.3 .5 ,
with variances , on 38 . 15 acres , Comprehensive Guide Plan
Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density
Residential on 28 .7 acres , and Preliminary Plat of approxi-
mately 184 acres into 72 single family lots and nine outlots .
Location: West of County Road #18, northwest of Bluff Road ,
and west of Franlo Road . (Resolution #86-99, PUD Concept;
Ordinance #24-86 , Rezoning; Resolution #86-100, Comprehen-
sive Guide Plan Amendment ; Resolution #86-101 , Preliminary
Plat)
City Manager Jullie stated notice of this Public Hearing
had been published and property owners within the project
vicinity had been notified .
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Wally Hustad , the proponent , addressed the proposal .
Planning Director Enger stated that the Planning Commission
reviewed the proposal at its January 27, February 24, March
10, and April 28 , 1986, meetings . Enger said that , at the
April 28th meeting, the Planning Commission recommended
approval of the project on a 6-0 vote , subject to the recom-
mendations of the Staff reports of April 1 t th and April 25th .
Enger reviewed the staff recommendations and noted that
several items had not yet been completed including design
details of the surge basin, detailed grading, a tree inven-
tory, a master utility and storm water run-off plan, and
the density base for the multiple family outlot . Enger
also referred to his memo of May 14 which summarized details
of the project and the issues that remain unresolved , includ-
ing the question of access to the Wilkie property, utilities
and road improvement of Bluff Road, and the wetland status
of the pond .
Director of Community Services Lambert said that the Parks,
Recreation & Natural Resources Commission reviewed this
proposal at its meeting on May 5 , 1986, and that the Commis-
sion was concerned about the preservation of the creek valley,
park dedication or cash park fees , trail easements , and the
trails and sidewalks in the project . He noted that his memo
of May 6th summarized the recommendations of the Community
Services staff . Lambert reviewed the proposed trail system
in the project and noted that the proponent had proposed
donating the creek valley property to the City as a gift .
He said that the Staff recommends the City agree to a res-
trictive covenant on the creek corridor for 15 years to
restrict trail construction along the creek valley . He
further noted that the Parks Commission recommended approval
Per the recommendations of the Community Services and Planning
staff .
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Bentley asked about the possibilities for the sewer line and
how that question could be resolved without knowing what
the plans are for County Road #18 and the service road .
Hustad said that the sewer .line has to come from the eastern
point and that development could not begin until the sewer
line is available . Director of Public Works Dietz noted
that a petition for a Feasibility Report for utilities in
the area had been received at the last Council meeting and
that the location of the proposed sewer line on the project
map is probably the best location regardless of the align-
ment of the highways .
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Pidcock asked what the usual procedure is to get a sewer
line connection to property. Dietz responded that the
Feasibility Study will determine the costs, the needs of
the area and the probable alignment after which the project
will proceed , with the possibility of condemnation if agree-
ment cannot be reached .
Redpath asked if the road connection could be made through
Autumn Woods . Hustad noted that it was a possibility.
Peterson said that there is a definite need for a road
connecting to Hwy #1 . Pidcock expressed concern about fire
and police protection in the project . A discussion of the '
collector road followed.
Pidcock asked what the projected population of the project
would be . Hustad said there would be 245 dwellings with
about 500 residents . Pidcock also asked about the plans 3
for the area between the current Hwy #18 location and the
projected new roads . Hustad said it was proposed to be g
commercial and multi-family residential .
Anderson asked about the possibility of running the road
adjacent to the creek rather than between houses . Hustad
said that would not be economically feasible and that many
of the current residents have voiced their desire to keep
the area very private. A discussion followed regarding the
future value of property in the area.
Martin Diestler, 9905 Bluff Road , expressed concern :regard-
ing problems on Bluff Road , including the dangerous intersec-
tion at Hwy #18, the need for lighting along the road and
for stop signs to regulate traffic speed , and the temporary
,lift recommended by staff. He also expressed the needs for
sewer and water in the area .
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John C . Rosholt , an attorney representing the Wilkie family,
noted that the project does not provide access to the Wilkie
property. He expressed concern that the only option left
for them will be a bridge over Purgatory Creek.
Bentley asked if the Wilkie ' s had considered using the par-
cel of land as a density transfer for development of their
land across the creek or if an easement could be set up to
allow for future access to the parcel . Rosholt said that
an easement would be better than no access at all .
Peterson noted that he felt there was at most one buildable
site on the Wilkie property and that the concept of density
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transfer would seem to make more sense for the property . s
He asked City Attorney Pauly about the legal rights involved .
Pauly responded that there is no legal right apart from the
provision in the City Code stating that , if a property owner
is developing his property, provision will be made for the
extension of a public road into the adjoining property:
however, in this case extending the road would result in a
cul-de-sac that would probably take up the only buildable
portion of the site .
Bentley said his opinion was that it would not be in the
best interest of the City to put a public road there because y
of the potential damage to the entire scenic area that would
result from possible development once there was access to
-the property.
Peterson noted that the Wilkies could exercise the option
of negotiating a private easement with Hustad .
Jerry Hegge , 10015 Pioneer Trail , expressed concern about
the effect of the project on the protected wetlands area
by storm water run-off and the extensive grading required .
He also expressed concern regarding increased traffic in
the area and said he felt no further development should
occur in the area until the damage done by previous devel-
opers is corrected .
Gerald Haas , 9955 Pioneer Trail , expressed concern regard-
ing the pond and the drainage of storm water in the area.
Director of Public Works Dietz said that it might be possible
to work some plans for drainage of the surrounding area into
the master plan for drainage of the Hustad development.
Discussion followed regarding the problems created by ero-
.sion around the park area and drainage from the future up-
grading of Hwy #18 .
Rhoda Haas , 9955 Pioneer Trail , presented a petition from
residents expressing concerns about development in the area.
(Attachment A) . She noted that their entire garden was lost
due to flooding problem in the area. Bentley said that he
felt this concern, while genuine , was not immediately rele-
vant to the project , but suggested that staff could be
directed to look into the matter and report back to the
Council .
Mr . Briggs, 9715 Pioneer Trail , expressed his opposition
to the use of his land to extend the sewer line and roadway
for the benefit of the developer. He also asked how the
costs of the lift station would be allocated . Dietz said
that the lift station was part of the original sewer master
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plan for the area and that trunk sewer and water assess-
ments are made to developers as development is approved .
Dietz also said that acting on the existing petition for
utilities in the Bluff Road area would result in special
assessments for adjoining property owners when the utilities
are put in.
Redpath asked Mr . Hustad if he had talked to the Munsons
and the Halversons about bringing the sewer through an ease-
ment on their property without the road access . Hustad
said it had been considered but that he expected the Feasi-
bility Study to determine the appropriate route . a
MOTION: Pidcock moved , seconded by Redpath , to close the
Public Hearing and to adopt Resolution No. 86-99 for PUD
Concept Approval of the Bluffs East 4th and 5th Addition.
Motion carried unanimously .
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MOTION: Pidcock moved, seconded by Bentley , to adopt 1st
Reading of Ordinance No . 24-86 for Rezoning. Motion carried
unanimously.
MOTION: Pidcock moved , seconded by Bentley, to adopt Reso-
lution No . 86-100 for Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment ,
Motion carried unanimously. w
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MOTION: Pidcock moved , seconded by Bentley, to adopt
Resolution No . 86-101 approving the Preliminary Plat of
Bluffs East 4th and 5th Additions for Hustad Develcpment .
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: , Pidcock moved , seconded by Anderson, to direct
staff to prepare a Developer's Agreement per recommendations
'of staff, the Planning Commission and the Park, Recreation
& Natural Resources Commission, and with attention to the i
concerns expressed by area residents regarding grading and
storm water run-off.
Anderson expressed concern that the Developer's Agreement
should include the scenic easement along with a trail ease-
ment for the creek valley. The following discussion deter-
mined that this issue would be covered by the recommendations
from the Community Services Staff and the Parks Commission.
VOTE ON THE MOTION: Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Bentley moved , seconded by Pidcock, to direct the
City Manager to look into the matter of possible damages
mentioned by some of the residents and to see what remedies
there might be . Motion carried unanimously.
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C . FLAGSHIP ATHLETIC CLUB . Request for Planned Unit Develop-
ment Concept Amendment of 20 .15 acres, Zoning District
Change from Rural to C-Regional-Service on 2 .45 acres , and
Preliminary Plat of approximately 31 acres into one lot and
two outlots and road right-of-way for parking lot expansion.
(Resolution #86-102 , PUD Concept Amendment; Ordinance #25-86 ,
Rezoning; Resolution #86--103 , Preliminary Plat )
City Manager Jullie stated that notices had been published
and posted .
Don Brauer, representing the proponents , addressed the
proposal .
Planning Director Enger stated that the Planning Commission
reviewed this item at its meeting on April 28, 1986, and
recommended approval of the project on a 6-0 vote . He also
referred to the Staff report of April 25 , 1986 containing
the recommendations of the Planning Staff concerning the
project .
There were no comments from the audience .
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MOTION: Redpath moved , seconded by Pidcock , to close the
:. Public Hearing and adopt Resolution No. 86-102 for PUD
Concept Amendment approval of the Flagship Athletic Club.
Anderson asked what will happen to the floodplain beyond 4
the proposed parking area . Mr . Brauer said that it has
been put into an outlot and they are waiting to see what
the park plan is , but that they are putting in a trail
around the area .
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VOTE ON THE MOTION: Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Redpath moved , seconded by Bentley, to adopt 1st
Reading of Ordinance No . 25-86 for Rezoning from Rural to
C-Regional-Service . Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Redpath moved , seconded by Bentley, to adopt Reso-
lution No . 86-103 approving the Preliminary Plat of Flagship !
Athletic Club for Flagship Athletic Club . Motion carried
unanimously.
MOTION: Bentley moved , seconded by Anderson, to direct
staff to prepare a Developer' s Agreement per staff and Com-
mission recommendations . Motion carried unanimously.
V . PAYMENT OF CLAIMS NOS . 27062 - 27326
MOTION: Bentley moved , seconded by Redpath, to approve the
Payment of Claims Nos . 27062 - 27396 . Roll call vote : Anderson,
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Bentley, Pidcock, Redpath and Peterson voted "aye" . Motion
carried unanimously .
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V I . PETITIONS , REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS
There were none .
V II . REPORTS OF ADVISORY COMMISSIONS
There were no reports .
VIII . APPOINTMENTS
There were no appointments .
IX . REPORTS OF OFFICERS , BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
A . Reports of Council Members
1 . Pidcock - Discussion of Stop Suns on Duck Lake Road
Pidcock noted that , because of the unfortunate death
of the child on Duck Lake Road recently, she believed
a traffic study should be conducted on Duck Lake Road
to determine the advisability of putting stop signs at
the intersections of Honeysuckle and Duck Lake and at
Countryside and Duck Lake . Director of Public Works
Dietz noted that those calling City Hall about the
incident had been told the matter would be reviewed . a
He said the review should take about a month .
2 . Pidcock - Police Department Policy 4
Pidcock asked what the policy is regarding the reported s
activity of the Police Department checking on estab-
lishments serving controlled substances. City Manager
J ullie reviewed the procedure used by the Police Depart-
ment . Pidcock noted that she was opp•r�sed to having
people "set up" in such a manner.
Peterson said that there are only two ways to enforce
the law, either by this type of procedure or by the less
tasteful option of police officers going into the estab-
lishment to card people .
Redpath expressed his concern about the lapse of time
between the Police Department activity and the news-
paper article describing the activity.
Pidcock said she believed that , as a councilmembe.r, she
should have been made aware of this situation before
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reading about it in the newspaper. Bentley said he
felt that , if a problem develops that has potential
legal implications , a memo or phone call to council-
members would be appreciated so that they are matte
aware of the situation.
3 . Pidcock - Post Office
Pidcock noted that when we get a new City Hall we Y
should be sure to get a Post Office to go in with it .
Redpath said that he had recently learned the Post
Office has scheduled a station in Eden Prairie with
space for 50 carriers for 1989 or later. He noted
that he planned to write a letter to the Post Office
to encourage speeding up the process, possibly by
offering to trade property for time .
4 . Peterson - Letter from Rotary regarding van for senior
citizens
City Manager Jullie reviewed the letter received from
the Rotary Club regarding their desire to participate
in replacing the van used by the senior citizens. fie
said the Rotary would like to contribute $3 , 000 per
year for the next four years , with the City advancing
the $12,000 needed to purchase the van now.
Director of Community Services Zambert noted that the
previous van had been purchased by the Rotary under a
similar arrangement .
Pidcock asked where the funds would come from. Jullie
said the funds would come from the general fund surplus .
MOTION: Bentley moved, seconded by Anderson , to accept
the offer of the Rotary Club and to authorize the pur-
chase of the van for $12 ,000 .
Lambert noted that , at a Council meeting in June, there
will be a recommendation regarding volunteer drivers of
the van and training for the drivers in order to put the
City in a better situation regarding liability.
Pidcock said that she would like to get some information
regarding the operation of the van including how often
it is used .
VOTE ON THE MOTION: Roll call vote : Anderson, Bentley,
Pidcock, Redpath and Peterson voted "aye" . Motion
carried unanimously.
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5 . Anderson - Billboards
Anderson said he believed that some of the permits for
billboards had expired and he would like to have staff
check into the possibility of removing some of them, f
particularly those located along Hwy #169 from the
western boundary of the City to Flying Cloud airport .
City Attorney Pauly noted that there is a zoning code }
provision for billboards limiting them to a strip of f
200 feet along 494 and along the north side of Hwy #169
from the western edge of the City to about Flying Cloud .
He noted some of the possible means that could be used
to remove them, but also said there is no easy solution
for getting rid of them. A discussion of the previous
experience of the City in billboard negotiation ensued.
Anderson reiterated his concern about the existence of
billboards along the scenic area of Hwy #169. and that
they would be more compatible in an industrial area.
MOTION: Anderson moved, seconded by Pidcock, to request
staff and the City Attorney to review the options avail-
able in regard to removing the billboards . Motion
carried unanimously .
6 . Resolution 86-10 re rding activities around Fl in
C 1 o ud Landfill, June G 1286
Bentley expressed concern with the wording of the pro-
posed resolution and suggested eliminating the five
paragraphs beginning "WHEREAS" .
MOTION: Bentley moved, seconded by Redpath, to adopt
Resolution No . 86-109 relating to public activity at
Flying Cloud Sanitary Landfill on June 1 , 1.98,E , as
amended . Motion carried unanimously .
B . Report of City Manager
1 . Discussion on City Hall options
City Manager J ullie noted the options listed in his
memo of May 160 1986, addressing the continuing needs
for space at City Hall . He indicated that he is recom-
mending option #7, which is to hire a consultant planner
to evaluate and make recommendations, and also to look
for some temporary space to lease .
C ounc ilmember Redpath left at 11 :55 Pm.
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Peterson asked if option #7 was meant to restrict the
consultant to evaluating a building site rather than
including an evaluation of leasing or buying an existing
building. A discussion followed regarding whether the
consultant should be hired to evaluate and recommend a
building site or if he should be hired to review all
the available options including leasing or buying a
building as well .
Peterson said that he felt it was important for the
consultant to work with the Facilities Needs Committee
and the Site Selection Committee in order to include
them in the process . He further said that he believed
it was necessary to look for someplace to lease space
since it would probably take three to six months for
the consultant 's evaluation process .
Bentley said he thought option #2 to move a portion of
the staff to leased space would alleviate the space
constraint problem that exists now. A discussion ensued
regarding the possibilities for temporary leasing of
space and what length of time would be considered •'temp-
oracy. "
Jullie noted that the staff was very concerned about the
effects of splitting up the City staff as a result of
implementing option #2 . Planning Director Enger expressed
his strong belief in the need to move the entire staff
to one location that would also have a boardroom avail-
able .
Anderson said that he believed our growth pattern is
too great at this time to split up the staff, and noted
that leasing would give time to think about the options .
Director of Public Works Dietz expressed his concerns
about the need for additional personnel in many of the
departments to keep pace with the expansion in the City. s
Peterson, said that members of the Referendum Committee
are eager to research the vote on the referendum in order
to learn as much as possible about the vote .
MOTION: Pidcock moved, seconded by Anderson, to direct
Staff to look into leasing space immediately ,for a period
of 3-to-5 years for the entire staff of City Hall, in-
cluding space for a boardroom, if possible .
Bentley expressed his concern about the cost of such a
leasing program and that he was in favor of taking more
time to look at the problem and check out the options .
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Anderson noted that he would like to have a special
meeting to discuss this one issue . f
MOTION: Anderson moved , seconded by Peterson, to table
the previous motion directing staff to look into leasing
space for. City Hall . Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Anderson moved , seconded by Bentley, to hold a
Special Meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, May 27 ,
1986, at 5 :30 PM in the City Hall Lunchroom for the
purpose of discussing options for City Hall. Motion
carried unanimously.
2 . Purchase A eement for Proposed City Hall. Site
(Continued from April 29th Council meeting
MOTION: Pidcock moved , seconded by Bentley, to con-
tinue this item to the next City Council meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
C . Report of the City Attorney
City Attorney Pauly called attention to his memo to the
Council on alternatives to consider in reference to the
County designating the Greenhouse site as the site for a
transfer station rather than the Hopkins site . He reviewed
the background of the situation leading up to the County' s
designation of the Greenhouse site . He suggested four al-
ternatives to the action by the County Board , as follows:
1 . Seek a reversal of the action taken by the County Board .
2 . Seek further environmental review by the Metropolitan
Council ; in effect , to reopen consideration, of the
Environmental Impact Statement .
3 . Local control that might be exercised over placing the
transfer station in Eden Prairie , possibly by denying
a building permit if the facility did not meet the
zoning and subdivision provisions of our code .
4 . Since the County would have to acquire an interest in
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the Reuter property in order to use the Greenhouse site ,
the City might own some property in the area as a buffer
because of the park and school area located nearby thus
making it more difficult for the County to exercise its
right of eminent domain.
He said that legal action might be necessary in the future ,
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particularly to compel a more detailed E.I .S . of the Green-
house site should the Met Council choose to not reopen the
mutter.
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Pauly recommended that at this time we pursue with the
Metropolitan Council the further consideration of the E. I .S.
and that we let the surrounding property owners know of
the potential siting of the transfer station in the area.
Peterson asked Pauly if he meant that we should pursue
reopening the E . I .S . before the County formalizes the deci-
sion. Pauly said he thought the action should be started
now.
MOTION: Bentley movedv seconded by Pidcock, to direct staff
to proceed on this issue based on the recommendations of
the City Attorney. Motion carried unanimously.
X . NEW BUSINESS
There was none .
X I . ADJOURIJIVIENT
MOTION: Bentley moved, seconded by Andersont to adjourn the
meeting at 12 : 50 W. Motion carried unanimously.
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