Loading...
City Council - 03/07/1989 EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 1989 7 : 30 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7600 Executive Drive COUNCIL MEMBERS : Mayor Gary Peterson, Richard Anderson, Jean Harris, Patricia Pidcock , and Douglas Tenpas CITY COUNCIL STAFF: City Manager Carl J . Jullie, Finance Director John Frane, City Attorney Roger Pauly, Director of Public Works Eugene A. Dietz, and Recording Secretary Deb Edlund i ROLL CALL : All Members Present SPECIAL RECOGNITION T4 SERGEANT JIM MATSON AND HAWKErE i Officer Tracy Luke of the Eden Prairie Police Department gave a presentation outlining the honors received by Hawkeye and his trainer Sergeant Jim Matson in both Regional and National s competitions . Luke stated that in Hawkeye 's years of service in the canine unit he had assisted in 7 felony arrests, the apprehension of 4 fleeing suspects, and 4 car theft arrests . Luke believed that Hawkeye 's record both in competition and on C the street were excellent . She expressed appreciation to Sergeant Matson for his many hours of training and care given to Hawkeye, which helped to make the streets of Eden Prairie safer for fellow officers and the residents . Sergeant Matson thanked the City of Eden Prairie, the City Council, Eden Prairie Lions Club, Eden Prairie Jaycees, and the Crime Prevention Fund for the past and present support of the canine program. r 3 Mayor Peterson presented Sergeant Matson with a plaque which expressed the City' s appreciation for his and Hawkeye 's seven years of dedicated service to the community. COMMENTS BY DIRK DEVRIES Mr . DeVr ies from the Metropolitan Council expressed his appreciation to the City Council for its support for his reappointment to the Metropolitan Council . 1 . APPROVAL OF AGEND& AND OTHER ITEMS QF BUS I NtESS MOTION_: Harris moved, seconded by Pidcock to approve the Agenda as amended ,. City Council Minutes 2 March 7, 1989 ADDI TI OBIS: ►-3A *TV W r �.. ��1 L � ►. . 8A__ A * %Ava..c-A L.+- . 4 a 4 44 i.r� - M4 ninon t!lA l.t �►1 1 n. , R�r.7 l!.L V3 1.i�/11 ��o . V.7 4✓ �1..V 411 b.♦..v i'i r y 1 w.J i Y.• ♦ i 4..V Property for the Highway 212 Corridor . ADD VII .C, Resolution No . 89-56 Advanced Acquisition - Otterl ie Property for the Highway 212 Corridor . Add XI . A, Snow Plowing . Add XI .B, Letter II . BOND SALE City Manager Jull ie stated that bids were opened today for the Sale of the Bonds . Mr . Langness representing Springsted, Incorporated, stated that the interest rates were higher than expected. Langness said that the rating agencies were impressed with the growth of Eden Prairie and also with the manor in which the City was handling the rapid growth . Langness noted that the bidding r was aggressive . Tenpas asked why the bidding was more aggressive this year than in the past . Langness replied that it related to current market conditions and the City' s ability to maintain it3 growth rate and control it. 6 Langness recommend to award all three bonds to the syndicate headed by Piper, .?affray & Hopwood, Incorporated . k A. Ltesolution No . 89-53, Awarding $1, 200, 000 in Certificates of Indebtedness MOTION Harris moved, seconded by Pidcock to adopt Resolution No . 89-53 awarding $1,200, 000 in Certificates of Indebtedness to the firm of Piper, Jaffray & Hopwood, Incorporated . Motion carried unanimously. i B. ggsolution No. 82-54, Awarding SjIg of $2. 0§O,QQO General Obligation Building Refunding ,Bonds Harris moved, seconded by Pidcock to adopt Resolution No . 89-54 awarding the sale of $2, 060, 000 General Obligation Building Refunding Bonds to the firm of Piper, Jaffray & Hopwood, Incorporated . Motion carried unanimously. C. Rgsolgtion No , 82-55, Awarding galr, of 82, 77Q,000 Recreation jtefund,ij3g Bonds Harris moved, seconded by Pidcock to adopt Resolution No . 89-55 awarding the sale of $2, 770, 000 General Recreation Refunding Bonds to the firm of Piper, Jaffray A Hopwood, Incorporated . Motion carried unanimously. City Council Minutes 3 March 7, 1989 I I I . MINUTES A. Eden 12raigie City Qouncil Meeting held Tuesday, October 18 , 1988 MOTION: Anderson moved, seconded by Harris to approve the minutes of the Eden Prairie City Council Meeting held Tuesday, October 18, 1988 as amended . CORRECTIONS: The date on the heading of all the pages should read October 18, 1988. Page 3, paragraph 3, line 13, should read : Gustaf son noted that he had been late to the Planning . . . . Page 4, paragraph 7, line 4, should read : could be spot zoning. Page 14, paragraph 1, line 8, should read : prefer that the sale of the property would not occur at this time. Motion carried 4-0-1 . Tenpas abstained . B. Eden Prairie City Council Meeting held Tuesday" Egbrxjary 7, 1989 MOTION: Pidcock moved, seconded by Anderson to approve the minutes of the Eden Prairie City Council Meeting held Tuesday, February 7, 1989 as amended . C'ORRECTI ONS: Page 14, paragraph 6, line 2, should read: committee and to then allow time to . . . . . Page 14, paragraph 6, line 3, should read : reflected in the news media. Motion carried 5-0-0. s IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Clue h ' s Licgnge List B. C. Exoclam$tion fgr Oir ,gcout Nee ► Argh 12- Q. 1982 i City Council Minutes 4 March 7, 1989 D . 2nd Beading of Ordingnge No . 6-89, Surfage Managemgnt OKi pance for Mitchell and Red RQgcLakes E . Status of Recycling EffQxts F. Receive and ,Award Bid for Fran o Park Irrigation Project G. Resolution Relating to $9, 045, 000 General Obligation Bonds Providing for an Election on the Issuance Thereof (Resolution No . 89-44 ) H. Einal Plgt Anprov81 foLr,,Eden Prairie Center 5th Addition _ Errogosed Site for Arby's Restaurant ( located north of Prairie Center Area) Resolution No . 89-46 a I . f final Plat AgZ?roval for Bennett Place AdditiQn ( located east f Bennett Place and south of County Roast 1 ) Resolution No . 89-47 J. Change 4 TrgatMgnt PlAnt Im2r2vements. I .C. .52-072A. Contract No . 1, S aw-Luodquist Agsoc ates, K. Hesolution Reaugating that t M Trans20rtdtion Review the n of C. S .A.H, 1 in Eden Prairle ) Resolution No . 89-48 L . �,'RINE EAR_ IX, Primetech IX Limited Partnership. 2nd Reading of Ordinance No . 3-89-PUD-1-89, Planned Unit ` Development District Review on 87 acres with a waiver for structure height and Zoning District Change from C-Reg-Ser to office on 5. 5 acres; Approval of Developer ' s Agreement for Primetech IX; and Adoption of Resolution No . 89-51, a Authorizing Summary of Ordinance No . 3-89-PUD-1-89 and Ordering Publication of Said Summary. 5.5 acres for construction of a 62, 669 square foot office building. Location : North of Shady Oak Road, east of City Nest Parkway, west of Highway 1169 (Ordinance No. 3-89-PUD-1- 89 - PUD District and Rezoning; Resolution No. 89-51 - Authorizing Summary and Publication ) M. BENNETT PLACE AQ ITION by Sam Thorpe and Frank Cardarelle . 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 8-89, Zoning District Change from R1-22 to R1-13 . 5 on 1 . 48 acres; Adoption of Resolution No. 89-52, Authorizing Summary of ordinance No. 8-89 and Ordering Publication of Said Summary. 1 . 48 acres into four single family lots . Location: East of Bennett Place, north of Blossom Road (Ordinance No . 8-89 - Rezoning; Resolution No . 89-52 - Authorizing Summary and Publication) I City Council Minutes 5 March 7, 1989 MOTION: Pidcock moved, seconded by Anderson to approve Items A through M on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0-0 . Peterson stated that he was pleased to see Assistant City Manager Dawson 's update on the status of the recycling program. V . PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PRAIRIE VII LAC�F &PARTTMENTS - Approval of an Amended Tax Increment Financing Plan and Amended Interest Rate Reduction Program (Resolution 89-40 ) Continued from February 21, 1989 i Jullie reported that notice of this Public Hearing were properly published . He added that Staff recommended approval of Resolution Mo . 89-40 . 3 { There were no comments from the audience . MOTION: Anderson moved, seconded by Harris to close the Public { Hearing and adopt Resolution No. 89-40 approving the Amended Tax Increment Financing Plan and Amended Interest Rate Reduction Program continued from February 21, 1989 . Motion carried 5 0 0 . V I nom of !7,LAi ms MOTION : Pidcock moved, seconded by Harris to approve Payment of Claims No . 49157 through No. 49461 . ROLL CALL VOTE: Anderson, Harris, Pidcock, Tenpas, Peterson All voting "AYE". VI I ospinaNcza_RESOLuTim A. 2. 10 (Board/Commission Members appointed to no more than two full consecutive terms ) Peterson asked Pauly if this ordinance would apply to previously-appointed members or members to be appointed in future years . Pauly replied yes, it would apply to both . . Tenpas stated that he understood the ordinance to say that a member could serve two consecutive terms, take a break, and then serve two more terms . Peterson replied that was correct . ,r City Council Minutes 6 March 7, 1989 Anderson stated that he would not support the ordinance . Anderson believed that there were several qualified individuals, who provided needed leadership for the commissions , who would no longer be able to serve if this ordinance were passed . Anderson said that the City Council currently had a provision which required a unanimous vote by the Council to allow an appointment for a third consecutive term. Anderson believed there was a need for continuity and leadership . Anderson believed the current safeguards were adequate . Tenpas stated that Councilmember Anderson ' s point was valid; however , there were also a lot of new talented individuals entering the community, who needed to be encouraged to participate . Tenpas suggested only allowing one third-term person per commission at one time . Anderson stated his concerns about the possibility of a commission ending up with all new members at one time without the appropriate leadership . Harris believed that during the lest two years all of the third-term applicants had been reappointed . Harris believed that the recent applicants had been excellent and needed to be encouraged to serve the community. Pidcock stated that the members could always serve on a different commission . Pidcock questioned if the City Councilmembers ' terms should be limited to two terms . Peterson also concurred that Councilmember Anderson ' s concerns were valid. Peterson added that while the Council might want to bring in new talent, it was also reluctant to say no to a commission member with a history of working well with the Council and Staff . Peterson believed that there was a need to get new, well-qualified people on the boards and commissions . y Anderson stated a concern about the possibility of a drastic change in direction of a commission with the Introduction of too many new members at one time . y Pidcock asked if the City had the option to ask a Commission member to resign. Anderson believed that would be extremely risky. Harris stated that she was not concerned about totally new members on a commission because of the staggered terms; however, she was concerned about self-perpetuating commissions . She believed that if the City wanted to maintain healthy commissions, there needed to be a fairly regular mechanism to assure that the commissions renewed themselves . City Council Minutes 7 March 7, 1989 Peterson said that it was not unusual to limit terms for commission members . Pidcock asked what other cities ' policies were . Anderson believed that considerations for reappointment should be the members voting and attendance record . Anderson commented that he vould be more comfortable with the ordinance if Eden Prairie was an older city. Peterson believed that the majority of the commission members serving today were faithful in attendance and were knowledgeable in their positions . He said that if the Council did not exercise the right to vote commission F members out of office, the result was commissions and boards which did not change and new ideas were not introduced . k Anderson commented that he remembered a few years ago when the City could not find qualified individuals to fill all the commissions positions and it was not until the last two years that an abundance of qualified individuals have applied. Peterson commented that the City did not want to send out the message that getting appointed to a commission was next to impossible . No action was taken by the Council at this time . k B. R2091gt,ioD 00. 89-43, Advance AgguisitIon - Midness { P r opgxty Dietz stated that the Resolution would authorize Staff to proceed with the land acquisition within the approved official map area . Dietz added that the acquisition of the land would allow the City to extend Technology Drive to Wallace Road and to provide growing space for the School District and/or the City in the future . He said E the land needed to be protected. MQT ION: s Pidcock moved, seconded by Anderson to adopt Resolution No . 89-43 authorizing Staff to submit the application for the Advance Land Acquisition. Motion carried unanimously. C. ReMolutLon Ng . 89-56 , v Ottellig - Property MOTION: City Council Minutes 8 March 7, 1989 Pidcock moved, seconded by Anderson to adopt Resolution No. 89-56 authorizing Staff to submit the application for the Advance Land Acquisition . Motion carried unanimously. VIII . PETITIONS, REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIQNS I X . REP9BT9 OF ADVI SO X COMMI SS ONS X . APPOINTMENTS A. Appointment of Studer Committee on Mayoral Term (Continued from February 21 , 1989 ) MOTION: Pidcock moved, seconded by Anderson to appoint the following members to the Study Committee on the Mayoral Term, with Dr . Harris serving as the Chairperson for the committee : Chuck Ruebling, Marge Fredrick, Rick Wolf, Dean Edstrom, Fred LeGrand . Motion carried unanimously. XI . REPORz►S OF OF_FICERSO BOARDS & CQMMISSIONS A . RepoXts of Council dembers 1 . Snowglowing .. Peterson stated that he had received two phone calls after the latest storm with residents questioning the City's method of plowing. Peterson requested that Staff look Into the possibility of alternate methods, if additional equipment was necessary, and/or if the current method was sufficient and report back to the Council with the findings . Tenpas and Pidcock both complimented the Public Works Department on the efficient and timely removal of the snow. ' Pidcock asked Dietz if the City had paid a lot of overtime to have the snow removed . Dietz replied that the crews worked 5 hours of overtime on. Friday and 8 hours on Saturday. Dietz said that a decision was made to plow one way in each direction initially. He said that because of calls from the Police Department one-half of the crew worked fqr 9 hours on Sunday sanding. Dietz noted that by Monday afternoon the streets were clear . Anderson commented that after a big snow storm it is typical to make the one pass and then come back again, which is what upsets the residents because they go out and shovel out the driveway and then the plow comes back again . Anderson asked Dietz what type of equipment Edina has that does not fill in the residents driveways . Dietz City Council Minutes 9 March 7, 1989 replied that Edina has a special snowgate system applied to grade:, which keeps � .1he --now ut ..e 4-1.�. vaaa.. u••vw vua., v� .••a.. driveways . Dietz noted that this system only works on a road grader and Eden Prairie only has one road grader. He added that the snowplowing was done with truck mounted plows . Anderson believed that the City should inform the residents of the policy for plowing on weekends and the City' s priorities after a big storm . Dietz commented that a normal 6" snowfall would be cleaned up within two days . 2 . Letter A letter from Mrs . Papic "s Second Grade at Eden Lake r Elementary. Dear E6en Prairie Council , Thank you for taking care of Eden Prairie . We think Eden Prairie is a good plaice to live, because we are glad we have parks to play in. But we think we need more snowplowing in the streets . And no more hunting or traps . Because we want to protect our animals and children way get hurt in the traps. Please take down almost all of the old buildings . And don' t pollute so much. Please recycle our garbage . z Sincerely, Lisa Rischmiller B. Haport of City MansIggr a x C. RcoPFt QfCity Attornty ' a Pauly reported that a bill was before the legislature to allow seven City Council members for statutory cities . r D. RepQrt of Director ofP.annin9 E. F. RgRort� of pi actgx of PUb.l is Work 1 . Award_SS?ntract €4r Street Syee2eX Dietz reported that two bids were received for the street sweeper. The low bid from McQueen Equipment was for an Elgin machine at approximately $57, 000. The next bid was for an Athey, Model RIO at approximately $64,000. Dietz stated that he believed the Athey machine to be superior in quality and therefoze, recommended that all bids be w City Council Minutes 10 March 7, 1989 rejected, the specifications be rewritten, and new bids be received. MOTION: Pidcock moved, seconded by Harris to reject all bids, rewrite the specifications, and advertise for new bids for the Street Sweeper . .Terry Wang, representing McQueen Equipment, stated that the Elgin machine is equivalent to the Athey Model HIO. He said that there were 4000 Elgin machines on she market today and there were only 300 to 400 Athey H10 machines . Wang said that the Elgin machine has been in production for over 20 years, while the Athey machine only 3 to 4 years . Wang urged the City Council to make the proper research in determining why the Elgin machine was not equivalent to the Athey H10 . Peterson informed Mr . Nang that the issue would not be resolved tonight; however, he appreciated his comments and assured Mr . Wang that Director of Public Works Dietz would address the concerns . Motion carried unanimously. G. R12oi;t of Eina0ge Director XII . NEW BUSINESS X I I I . apio RNMEn MOTION: Pidcock moved, seconded by Harris to adjourn the meeting at 8 : 45 PM. Motion carried unanimously.