City Council - 09/01/1987 City Council Minutes 1 September 1 . 1987
APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, September 1, 1987 7:30 P.M., CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7600 Executive Drive
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mayor Gary Peterson, Richard Anderson
George Bentley, Jean Harris, and Patricia
Pidcock
CITY COUNCIL STAFF: City Manager Carl J. Jullie, Assistant to the City
Manager Craig Dawson. City Attorney Roger
Pauly, Finance Director John D. Frane, Director of
Planning Chris Enger, Director of Community
Services Robert Lambert, Director of Public Works
Eugene A. Dietz, and Recording Secretary Linda
Jacobson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL.: Councilmember Pidcock was absent.
OFFICIAL SIGNING OF THE CONSTEUTION BANNER
Thomas Howden, Chairman of the Bicentennial Committee, said among the activities
planned for the bicentennial has been securing of the large copy of the constitution, which f
will ultimately be signed by as many residents of Eden Prairie who will do so, with the
councilmembers being the first signatures to appear. (Whereupon the councilmembers
present signed the constitution banner.)
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
The following items were added to the Agenda: X. A. 2, Harms - Set date to
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MOTION: Anderson moved, seconded by Bentley, to approve the Agenda and
Other Items of Business, as amended and published. Motion carried 5-0-0.
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The following items were changed: Page 9, second motion, delete the motion.
Page 19, Paragraph 7, "Peterson asked if that means the elimination of present
signs and no provision for future signs and Pidcock said, "yes". Page 24, XI..
"MOTION: Harris moved, seconded by Pidcock to hold the...."
MOTION: Bentley moved, seconded by Anderson, to continue the August 4, 1987
City Council Minutes to the next regularly scheduled meeting. Motion carried
4-0-0.
Ill.CONSENT CALENDAR
A. CI rke 's License List
B. 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 43-87. Park Use Ordinance Amendment
C. Receive 100% Petition for Street and Utilay lymprovgrnQints for the Extension of
Windsor Terrace in J.L. Subdivission,aIId aallth ll p=aration of Plans and
Specifications (Resolution NO. 87-243)
D. AuthQriz!Q„agrmit Q 1Q icatiop for connection to MWCC Sanitapy Sewer
Interceptor for International School (Resolution No. 87-244) N
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E. CITY WEST HOTEL, Kahler Corporation. Request for extension of
Developer's Agreement to August 6, 1988.
F. Resolution No. 87-253 auto 'zin rg_efugdiog of S7-63.OQ4 of Municinat `t
Industrial Development Bonds for Minnesota Sung)y Cgm,any
G. 1 stReading of Qrdinance No. 47-87 amgndigg Oily Code Section 2.18which
Mutates the terms for the historical & Cultural ComMission 3
H. Final Plat approval for Wyndham Crest Adation (East Qf Dell Road on
extension of Tristram Way) (Resolution No. 87-246)
1. WYbjDHAM CREST. by Burl Corporation. 2nd Reading of Ordinance #37-87,
Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-13.5; Approval of Developer's
Agreement for Wyndham Crest; and Adoption of Resolution #87-248,
Authorizing Summary of Ordinance #37-87 and Ordering Publication of Said
Summary. 27.9 acres into 25 single family lots, 1 outlot, and road right-of-way.
Location: West of Purgatory Creek, east of Tristram Way. (Ordinance #37-87,
Rezoning; Resolution #87-248. Authorizing Summary & Publication)
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Harris asked about Item H and asked if there is a recommendation from the Parks,
Recreation and Natural Resources Commission. Anderson said he believed
Council received that at the last meeting.
MOTION: Anderson moved, seconded by Bentley, to approve items A - 1 on the
Consent Calendar. Motion approved 4-0-0.
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IV. PUBLIC HE RA INGS
A. ROGER'S BODY SHOP. INC., by Roger L. Lindeman. Request for Zoning
District Change from Rural to 1-2 on 1.68 acres wjth variances to be reviewed
by the Board of Appeals, and Preliminary Plat of 1.91 acres into one lot and
road right-of-way for construction of an auto body shop. Location: Highway
#169 across from the Hennepin County Vocational Technical School.
(Ordinance #44-87, Rezoning; Resolution #87-249, Preliminary Plat)
City Manager Jullie stated notice of this Public Hearing had been published
and property owners within the project vicinity had been notified. Jullie said A
the proponent is requesting this item be continued to September 15, 1987 to
work out some additional details with surrounding property owners adjoining
the area. Jullie said Mr. Ronald Krueger was available to answer any
questions.
MOTION: Bentley moved, seconded by Harris, to continue this item to the
September 15, 1987 Council meeting. Motion approved 4-0-0
B. 13LUESTEM KILLS 4TH ADDITIQN. by Brown Land Company. Request for
Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 15.94 acres with variances, .
Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-13.5 on 10.57 acres with Shoreland
variance to be reviewed by the Board of Appeals, Zoning District Amendment
within the R1-13.5 District on 5.36 acres, and Preliminary Plat of 15.94 acres
into 27 single family lots, 3 outlots, and road right-of-way. Location: West of
Bennett Place and Bluestem Lane. (Resolution #87-250, PUD Concept:
Ordinance #45-87-PUD-11-87, PUD District and zoning District Change;
Resolution #87-251 , Preliminary Plat)
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City Manager Jullie stated notice of this Public Hearing had been published
and property owners within the project vicinity had been notified.
Michael Gair, representing the proponent, addressed the proposal. Wayne
Brown, David Brown, Peter Knaeble, and Ronald Krueger were available for
questions.
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Planning Director Enger said the Planning Commission first reviewed this item
at its August 1 Oth meeting. The Planning Commission spent a lot of time on
the issues of grading and steep slope problems, and balancing whether
those slope problems should be solved now in the subdivision design or put
off to the future to 27 subsequent ownars and buyers. The Planning
Commission continued this item, encouraging the proponent to modify the
plan to reduce the amount of grading necessary and reduce retaining walls.
Enger said the plan Council has before it this evening is the plan the
proponent is suggesting. The Planning Commission recommended approval
of the project on a 3 to 2vote to City Council. ,
Enger said that the City Staff continues to recommend an alternative to that
recommendation, which would be to solve the problems of the subdivision
design in the subdivision site plan rather than putting problems off into the
future. Enger said this is different than the Planning Commission's
recommendation. Subject to alternative number two that was before the
Planning Commission in the Staff report of August 21 st with its suggested
contingencies.
Enger pointed out to Council the City's experience with heavily sloping and A
heavily wooded terrain over the last year. Enger mentioned Gair's proposal
and said it depends on the developer, the land owner, the effectiveness of the
restrictive covenants, and ability of the buyers to be able to be informed under
the restrictive covenants and then design their home accordingly. Enger said
Gair has explained a way in which many of the lots would develop, but Staff is
finding many cases in which such development has not been built as i
represented; for that reason Staff does not recommend approval of the
subdivision as proposed.
Enger went over the items changed between the August 1 Oth meeting and the
August 24th meeting of the Planning Commission, which were, one,
elimination of retaining walls, but the retaining walls are now essentially
the foundation of the house and, two, bridging of large ravines and
construction of houses on several feet of fill that went in those ravines.
Enger said Staff looked at building permits issued in subdivisions that depend
upon restrictive covenants for special developments of lots and found 11
instances out of about 45 building permits issued that the actual building plan
differed significantly, from the development plan. Enger said with 1,700
building permits issued last year Staff has to depend entirely upon developers
to make sure that they do exactly as Gair has suggested. Enger said Staff has
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to invent a process to depend on restrictive covenants. Enger said inventing
new processes for each subdivision makes administration very difficult.
Enger said the City should not rely on every builder's sensitivity to the area
and desire to build to fit the land, the developer has very little control over that.
Enger also said Staff has had little control in being able to implement
restrictive covenants.
Enger stated that Staff thinks the subdivision as proposed will work, but should
have a modification which will swing the road further away from the rim of
steep sloped areas. Enger said Staff is very conperned about erosion
problems with these lots.
Enger said the developer is not proposing something that can't work, that
every lot can be built on. Enger said it's a question of whether the subdivision
is appropriately designed to meet standard building expectations, and Staff
thinks it isn't.
Director of Community Services Lambert said the Parks, Recreation, and
Natural Resources Commission reviewed this item at its June 1 st meeting.
Lambert said this was reviewed before the Planning Commission reviewed it
because of concerns about the impact of changing the conservancy line as
proposed. Lambert said he visited this site prior to the Parks Commission
meeting and walked the site down to the bottom of the ravine and looked up to
the area staked and marked where the house pads and lot lines would be.
Lambert said Staff is convinced a person walking down at the bottom of the µ
ravine would have little opportunity to see houses on that point. Lambert said
the retaining wall could be seen during certain times of the year.
Lambert said the Parks Commission recommended unanimously approval of
the plat as proposed at that time. Lambert said the major reason for approval
was the issue of the impact of the development on the creek valley, but they
felt comfortable with the proposal
Peterson asked if the road is moved to the north further, what impact that
would have on the northerly lots; and if Staff has reviewed the present
alignment or some minor modification as it connects to the development to the
north. Enger said Staff has reviewed that issue and the road fits into a logical
plan that goes back into Bennett Road. Enger said that some of the lots on the
north side of the road would be eliminated.
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Anderson mentioned his concern over retaining walls on steep slopes after the
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storm of July 23rd. Anderson also said he would like to see Staff do some
more work on this proposal and is not satisfied with the way it is done at the
present time.
Harris agreed with Anderson. She mentioned her concerns over building on
steep unstable soils and the erosion problems that it poses. Harris mentioned
her concern over the difficulty of enforcing restrictive covenants. Harris said
she has concerns about structures being built on fill in this area. Hands said
she would like more thought given to the proposal and t formulation of a design
with which the Council would feel comfortable as related to future
purchaser's ability to construct dwellings on this site.
• Peterson mentioned the fact the City can't pass its responsibility for review to
even the best intentions of people; it still remains Council's responsibility.
Peterson said the proposal does not provide the level of assurance that the
community requires of this Council. Peterson said he concurs with Anderson
and Harris and would like more work done to prevent the number of lots that
are very questionable.
Bentley said he shares the concerns of the councilmembers present. Bentley
suggested the proponent and the Planning Staff take another look at the
proposal. Bentley said it's a difficult site to develop but would like to see more
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work done on it.
Wayne Brown talked about how he has been working closely with Staff and `
talked about the efforts he has made to get a new method of policing how the
proponent will control what will be done on the lots. Brown then went into
detail of how Brown Land Company intend to have control over what is done
to the lots in the development.
Peterson asked how the City fulfills its oversight responsibility and didn't
believe it was prudent for the Council, with reference to this proposal, to
deviate from policy because it happens to like the proponents and then the
next developer comes along and says he wants to do the same thing the
Browns did. The Council has then set a precedent which may not be a good
one. Peterson also mentioned his concern about retaining walls.
Harris said she appreciated the fact the proponent had thought about and
devised a process for insuring compliance with any restrictive covenants, but
believed the problems are future development which is not entirely in the
proponent's hands, and that the City cannot delegate regulatory powers
insuring enforcement that this project would continue to meet City Code.
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Harris said she would like to see the problem solved before the fact rather than
after it so that there are no future problems on the site for those who will be
building.
Gair said he's a little concerned about the use of the word "precedent" and
said they are not asking Council to set a precedent on the lots. Peterson said
the word "precedent" was in reference to the request or assumption that the
Council and the City can have confidence in the function of the private
in-house architectural review committee that will make sure for the City that the
building pad does not exceed and the house is designed compatible with a
particular lot.
Bentley asked the proponents if they want Council to act on this plan tonight as
submitted. Wayne Brown said he would like some direction and suggested
tabling this item until someone establishes the rules and regulations for the
proponent to follow to build on this type of terrain.
Peterson asked Enger if there could be progress in addressing the concerns
that the Council has expressed to continue this item for two weeks to
September 15th. Enger didn't think there would be progress made in two
weeks because there are two different points of view between proponent and
Staff; one wishes to solve the problem and retain the lots through the use of a
special process and the other wishes to resolve the problems at this point
through redesign of the subdivision.
Bentley commented can the concept of the independent architectural review
committee that would enforce restrictive covenants. Bentley said the history of
enforcement of those restrictive covenants by an independent organizuti;,^ t
has been poor at best. Bentley suggested the creation of an architectural
design frame work manual that would be approved and enforced by the City.
Bentley also asked for some additional documentation in written form on how
the retaining walls are going to be safe in terms of maintaining the integrity of
the homes and slopes simultaneously.
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Bentley asked Lambert how the project area impacts the conservancy area by
the creek. Lamberts said there is a trade or flip-flop of the original conservancy
line and the present conservancy line. Bentley asked Lambert if the proposed
conservancy line as shown is satisfactory and Lambert said that it was.
Peterson said he hoped this item would not come to a motion tonight to
approve or deny because he would like more time to review the documents.
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Peterson suggested a motion to continue, that there could be more discussion
or perhaps Bentley's idea of designing a frame work to follow. David Brown
said Bentley's idea is precisely what they would like to have. Ronald Krueger
also went along with Bentley's idea for guidelines to follow within the City.
MOTION: Bentley moved, seconded by Harris, to continue this Public Hearing
to September 15, 1987.
Anderson expressed concerns about building large homes on these lot sizes.
Anderson talked about the area of lots along the creek,that this is a unique
area and should be treated that way, that it should not fit in a 13.5 area what
fits this area best should be identified and asked what provisions do we have
in the City Code that will best work for this type of property.
VOTE ON THE MOTION: Motion approved 4-0-0.
C. INSULATION DI TRIBLIT-ORS. INC., by Welsh Companies, Inc. Request for
Planned Unit development District Review on 100 acres with variances,
Zoning district Change from Rural to 1-2 on 2 acres for construction of a 30,672
square foot office/warehouse. Location: South of Valley View Road on
Equitable Drive. (Ordinance#46-87-PUD-12-87, PUD District and Rezoning)
City Manager Jullie stated notice of this Public Hearing had been published
and property owners within the project vicinity had been notified.
Stan Baratz and David Clark, representing the proponent, addressed the
proposal.
Planning Director Enger said the Planning Commission reviewed this item at
the August 1 Oth meeting and recommended approval on a 5 - O vote. subject
to staff recommendations of August 7th. Enger said this was not reviewed by
the Park and Recreation Commission.
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Enger stated that the Staff has no desire to pass final judgment on the building
colors; however, there is a design framework manual for this area. Enger said
the proponent has done a nice job of pulling some of the existing colors out of
existing buildings making a building that has its own identity, but not having to
have a blue building.
Bentley asked for clarification of the two-story building. Clark said the tenant is
a large warehouse user so he then has the height to develop two full office
stories along Equitable Drive, so the back side vAll only look like a one-story
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building. Bentley asked how far back the office space would go and Clark said
30 to35 feet.
Anderson asked Enger what's going to occur across the road from this area.
Enger said the PUD calls for office land use all around the outside ring of that
area. Anderson mentioned his concerns about the visual impact of the area
with this building being on the comer.
There were no comments from the audience.
MOTION: Bentley moved, seconded by Anderson, to Close the Public Hearing
and Adopt 1 st Reading of Ordinance No. 46-87-PUD-12-87 for PUD District
Review and Rezoning. Motion approved 4-0-0.
MOTION: Bentley moved, seconded by Anderson, to Direct Staff to prepare a
Development Agreement incorporating Commission and Staff
recommendations. Motion approved 4-0-0.
V. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
MOTION: Harris moved, seconded by Bentley, to approve the Payment of Claims
Nos. 36907 - 37201.
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ROLL CALL VOTE: Anderson, Bentley, Harris, Peterson voted "aye". Motion
approved 4-0-0.
VI. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
There were none.
VI1. PETITIONS, REQ�„lEST & COMMLINICATIQNS
A. Request from Hoyt Development for a dual address for T.=hnolggy Park IV
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Steven B. Hoyt, Hoyt Development, referred to a diagram of Technology Park.
and stated this past year they have built Technology Park IV, V and Vt.
Technology Park IV was given an address of 10120 West 76th Street. Hoyt
said about an equal portion of Technology Park IV is on Golden Triangle
Drive, but given a West 76th Street address. Hoyt said they are expecting
Golden Triangle Drive to be a much more heavily traveled street than West
76th Street.
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Hoyt said they have a couple tenants in Technology Park IV who have a
problem with their customers finding them. The customers have to turn the
corner onto Golden Triangle Drive and go a half a block to find these tenants
who have a West 76th Street address.
Hoyt said they are asking for a dual address for this building, Technology Park
IV. The part of the building facing Golden Triangle Drive would have a Golden
Triangle Drive address and the other part of the building would stay the West
76th Street address that faces West 76th Street.
Hoyt said they have gotten approval from the post office for delivery if the City
approves the dual address. Hoyt said they`ve been told it could create a
problem with the Public Safety Department, but Hoyt thought it would be the
opposite and create less confusion if the building were identified accurately.
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Peterson asked Hoyt if the buildings he referred to with 14 addresses are on
the same street. Hoyt said, yes, they were on Shady Oak Road. Hoyt said with
Technology Park they've tried to address it as one address and label the
suites A. B. C. etc.
Harris asked if there's a separate reception area in Technology Park IV that
faces Golden Triangle Drive. Hoyt said there is a curb cut going into
Technology Park IV from Golden Triangle Dave and the only curb cut going i
into the building on West 76th Street is at the very beginning of Technology
Park IV, so the tenants have told Hoyt their customers get lost once they are
inside the building.
Jullie stated the administrative policy has been to assign a street name .
on a corner lot situation based on whatever the developer wants to have,
either one or the other, assuming there is driveway access. Jullie said there
are many corner lot buildings in the City and this would open up a situation
where there could be a lot of confusion to have the same building addressed
on two different streets.
Jullie said Public Safety has indicated that the Metro 911 Committee, which
approves address assignments, may not go along with a building having two
different addresses.
Peterson mentioned that it's common in downtown Minneapolis to have two
addresses for the same building which face different streets and 911 surely
figured out a way to do it downtown.
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Jullie responded that in downtown Minneapolis one is used to that situation.
In the suburbs buildings have setbacks and are completely separate buildings
from the others around it; irs not typical to have two street addresses.
Harris asked if this building had multiple access to the building from Golden
Triangle Drive. Hoyt stated there are five separate accesses to the building
itself, two are on West 76th Street, one is at the corner, and two are on Golden
Triangle Drive.
Anderson stated as long as there is no problem With the Public Safety aspect,
he'd like to find out whether 911 has a problem with the dual address.
Anderson said if a dual address would simplify things, he didn't see a problem
with it.
Bentley said he sees only two ways to solve the problem: one, to grant the
request, or, two, some sort of a major signage identification at each entrance.
The latter may cause confusion along Golden Triangle Drive to identify an
entrance off that street with a West 76th Street address.
Peterson said he would like to hear f►•om Public Safety the real problems that
would be encountered, but without having heard any, Peterson would like to
see on major comer buildings addresses on A street and some on B street.
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Jullie stated he's passing along a very strong reaction he received from his
Staff to deny the dual address. Jullie could not address why 911 wouldn't go
along with this, but said he was just told they may not go along with the dual
address.
Peterson suggested approving this item subject to approval from Public
Safety.
MOTION: Anderson moved, seconded by Harris, to move that Council pass
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the request subject to the approval of Public Safety and any other comments €,
from Staff on it that they may come up with. Motion approved 4-4-4.
B. PRAIRIE VIEW AS5QQIA S, by Prairie View Associates for Preliminary Plat
of 16.18 acres into 3 lots and road right-of-way with variances to be reviewed
by the Board of Appeals. Location: Northeast corner of Prairie Center Drive
and Plaza Drive. (Resolution #87-252, Preliminary Plat)
City Manager Jullie stated this is a straightforward subdivision to
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accommodate the Baker's Square Restaurant in Praidevi:ew Center. Originally
the restaurant was going to be leased out, but now Baker's Square wishes to
own the property. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of
Resolution No. 85-252 for preliminary plat.
MOTION: Bentley moved, seconded by Harris, to Adopt Resolution No. 85-252
approving the Preliminary Plat.
Peterson asked what kind of instrument will be executed to assure off site
parking. Mark Rooney, Prairie View Associates, stated there would be cross-
parking easement which would be reciprocal between both parcels.
Rooney clarified Jullie's statement and said there's an option to purchase.
The parcel will still be under the same ownership but it's down the line that the
option could be exercised. Rooney said they will submit for Staff approval of
cross-parking easement which will run with the land to make sure there's no
dispute between tenants and plenty of parking between the two.
VOTE ON THE MOTION: Motion approved 4-0-0.
C. ,Bequest for Liquor License by Snax Fifth Avenue
City Manager Jullie stated the Public Safety Department has done the
reference checks and find no reason to deny this request and Staff is
recommending issuance of the license.
MOTION: Harris moved, seconded by Bentley, to grant the request for liquor
license by Snax Fifth Avenue.
Bentley asked Jullie how many liquor licenses are left for the City after this one
and Jullie stated there's approximately a total of 12 until the census comes in y
and that could change. Bentley requested that number be given to him.
VOTE ON THE MOTION: Motion approved 4-0-0.
Peterson mentioned the research that goes into approving a liquor license and
maybe the same amount of background checking should apply to daycare
centers. Anderson mentioned the fact that the State licenses the daycare
centers, whereas the liquor licenses becomes a local responsibility. Bentley
said the State issues the licenses for the local facilities, but the employees
may require licensing since they probably don't go through any sort of
extensive reference check because of employee mobility.
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Vill. REPO TS OF ADVISORY COMMISSIONS
There were none.
IX. APPOINTMENTS
A. AnRQ*njment of mpmtMr to Historical& Cultural Commission to fill an
uneggired term tg 2/2&A9
Bentley asked if it's past the deadline for the Happenings to go out and if not,
can there be an announcement that the City is looking for someone for the
Historical and Cultural Commission and three appointments to the Southwest
Corridor Advisory Committee. Peterson said there could be a note or invitation
for people to consider application for the Historical and Cultural Commission.
Peterson said there are no nominees to the Commission at present.
B. Confirm a000i_ ntme t of Mayor Pe grson to the Core,AMdsory Committee as
requested by the Hgne8pjn Couunly Regional Railroad AlAhorily
MOTION: Harris moved, seconded by Bentley, to move appointment of Mayor
Peterson to the Corridor Advisory Committee. Motion approved 4-0-0.
MOTION: Bentley moved, seconded by Harris, to close the nomination and
cast a unanimous ballot for Mayor Peterson. Motion approved, 4-0-0.
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C. ApRQintmgnt of 3 citizen members to the Southwest Corridor Advisory j
Committee
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Peterson asked if there were any Counciimembers or citizens present who ?
would like to serve on the advisory committee to state their interest, otherwise
Peterson will contact the Chamber of Commerce and see if they recommend
anybody.
Anderson asked if it could be left open for anybody in the community who
wishes to apply. Peterson said Council could do that, but stated he was still
going to ask the Chamber of Commerce for recommendations. Anderson said
he would like to open it up to the community also.
Harris asked when the appointments should be in and Peterson stated that
the Commissioners had wanted responses by the previous Friday. Harris said
she asked the question because it may preclude Council's ability to widely
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advertise and obtain names, but perhaps Council may know of individuals
who might be interested in serving.
Bentley stated this is going to relate to something very important in the near
future and that's light rail transit and if it's going to continue out to Eden Prairie
and beyond. Bentley thought it important to get someone with some
knowledge of these issues.
Harris said it's incumbent upon the Councilmembers to recruit people once
Council knows what the job responsibilities are. Peterson suggested there
might be a brief description of the job responsibilities in the FYI packet on g
Friday.
X. REPORTS OF OFFICERS. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
A. RepQris of Council Members
1 . Set special meeting for Sepember 15. 1987 at 4:00 PM to include
discussion on the City's Emergepcv Operating P,� lan to be foILQwed by a
closed meeting to discuss landfill litigation and contests
Anderson asked to expand the agenda on September 15th to allow for
some preliminary discussion regarding the landfill litigation contests, etc.
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MOTION: Anderson moved, seconded by Harris, to expand the agenda for k
the September 15th meeting at 4.00 PM discussion on the landfill litigation
contests, etc. Motion approved 4-0-0.
2. Set meeting, ate to review study repgrts
Harris said she would like some indication as to when some of the study
reports might be coming up. She said she's not looking for answers, but
perhaps at the meeting on September 15th Staff might be able to identify
some of those. Harris said she was particularly interested in the survey
which we have not had a report on as of yet.
Jullie said this week in Council's FYI they will receive a summary of the
review that Staff has done of the surveys. Jullie said it can be placed on
the agenda on the 15th.
Bentley suggested not placing this item on the agenda on the 15th
because the information in the FYI packet might satisfy the situation. Harris
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said she really only wanted a status report and asked Jullie if he's
proposing it for a discussion item. Jullie said, "yes".
Anderson stated he sees a lot of little things piling up and suggested
setting up a special workshop day sometime. Anderson said he would
rather talk about a special workshop date instead of one meeting here and
there.
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Harris said she supported Anderson's point of view and perhaps Council
can define what other things might be discussed and then set a date for
that workshop. Peterson said some of the isspes might fit into the strategic
planning sessions.
3. TrSnspgrt tionAdjdsoty Board
Bentley stated he has resigned from the Transportation Advisory Board
due to the hours that the Board meets. Peterson thanked Bentley for his i
work and representation of the community on the Board.
B. RegWrt of City Manager
1. Award Contract for construction of Eire Stations
Peterson said it has been recommended that Council continue this item.
Bentley asked what the problem was and Jullie stated the bids for the
stations came in substantially over the estimate. Jullie said
the bids will be taken for the equipment prior to the next Council meeting
and then Staff will decide whether to rebid the process or go ahead with
what Staff has received.
Bentley asked if construction costs are going up and Jullie said that
builders are so busy, there's so much work around, that they bid high.
MOTION: Harris moved, seconded by Anderson, to continue Item X. B. 1.
Motion approved 4-0-0.
2. Western Water Management ._113c. letter dated A Une"gU t.�1,2 1„987
City Manager Jullie passed out a memo with attached Fetter from Western
Water Management, Inc. regarding the bids for phosphate treatment
chemicals. Jullie stated Western Water Management was told to bid
for whatever product they have that meets the specifications and Staff
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would consider it.
Jullie stated the City has a different supplier now and Staff will to
monitor the performance of the different product to see if it's meeting specs.
Peterson asked, so the letter that was sent was not based on accurate
information and Jullie said, "no". Peterson asked if that was communicated
to Western Water and Jullie said he has not since he just received the
letter today.
Anderson asked Jullie if he had any report on the opening of Baker Road and
Crosstown. Jullie said that is supposed to be happening in September.
3. Letter from_R. M. Feerick Associates dated August 31, 1987
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Jullie refs.-red to a memo from R. M. Feerick and Associates and said it is
regarding a parcel of property that Feerick represents at the corner of
Prairie Center Drive and Technology Drive. Jullie said it ties Into the 2
Purgatory Creek Recreation Area park entrance.
Enger related Mr. Feerick's position for this parcel of property. Enger
_ referred to the site plan which identified three different types of land uses
proposed for the site: hotel, retail shopping center and office area.
Enger stated this conceptual plan has been developed in concert with
Feerick's suggestions and Staff discussion with Feerick. Enger discussed
the architectural design of the site plan.
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Enger said Feerick wants to make Council aware what's he's doing
because it may or may not involve the City. Nothing to date has any City
involvement in it. Enger said the way it is designed does allow for public
participation. .
Peterson stated the water feature is an important component of the
eventual development on the Purgatory Creek Recreation area. Peterson
said if this becomes a formal proposal, he hoped the City could participate
and guarantee that the plaza and water features are designed in such a
way that the people of the community never feel that they are intruding on
private property in order to get there and enjoy those features. Enger said
this proposed plan does offer public participation the way it is shown with
the shops and restaurants and basin gathering area.
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Harris said it reminded her of Harbor Place in Baltimore. Anderson
agreed that it was an exciting project and liked the idea of working together
with the private and public sector on this plan.
Jullie said the Hopkins and Eden Prairie School District are planning a
curriculum for a Japanese course to be instructed over two-way cable TV and
they need to use about an hour a day of our Channel 34 government access
time. Jullie said he's checking into whatever implications that may have to
the current programing that the City has and is asking Council to allow that to
happen.
Anderson suggested to go ahead with this course if there's no interfering with
the City business. Bentley pointed out that Eden Prairie should not be
permanently committed and that it's understood to be only a temporary
situation since the City may need to gain access of those hours again.
Jullie stated he would like to make plans to attend a conference coming up the
end of October in Montreal. Jullie also mentioned there was a fatality late this
afternoon due to a car accident on Viking Drive and Prairie Center Deve.
Bentley also mentioned a house fire that occurred Sunday evening on
Chesholm Lane.
C. Rec2o�,rt of City A^,tto�rnev
City Attorney Pauly said very shortly Councilmembers will be receiving a copy
of a campaign contribution expenditure reporting ordinance for Council's
consideration.
Pauly also talked about the Dorenkemper litigation and that the court
amended the order mentioned in his memorandum and Mr. Dorenkemper has
paid all the amounts that were judged against him, about $7,000.
D. Report of Director of Planning
There was none.
E. Repo of Director of Community Services l
There was none.
F. Be„port of Director of Public Warks
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Peterson asked how Homeward Hills Road was coming along. Dietz said he
could provide a status report in next week's information packet. Peterson
asked for a status report on several major road projects.
XI. NEW BUSINES,a
Anderson brought up the issue of recycling and is interested in seeing the City
have some open discussion and make some decisions on this issue. Anderson
mentioned the amount of leaves and grass in the landfill, and that Eden Prairie
has a recycling plant where it would be nice to get all the leaves and grass taken
to rather than the landfill. If I
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Anderson said he would like to see Eden Prairie recycle grass and leaves instead
of puffing it in landfills. Peterson asked Juliie what the feasibility would be to have
two or three Saturdays giving overtime to City Staff to drive some trucks and pick
up leaves in town for recycling. Juliie said one of the problems of going to the
county recycling is debris cannot be in plastic bags so someone has to rip
them open either there or before they go into the truck. Peterson said it might be a
good opportunity to employ some kids on a few Saturdays to open sacks. Jullue
agreed it sounded good, but mentioned the liability factor when around trucks and
equipment. Ju1Ge said Staff can look into it. Anderson suggested contacting the
Boy Scouts organization.
Bentley requested receiving in the FYI packet next week an update on the City's
recycling efforts and where the City is at and what the status is, etc.
X11. ADJOUBN.MENT
MOTION: Bentley moved. seconded by Harris, to adjourn the meeting at 10:10
PM. Motion approved 4-0-0.
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