City Council - 01/02/1990 EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED MINUTES
JANUARY 2, 1990 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, Assistant
to the City Manager Craig Dawson, City
Attorney Roger Pauly, Director of
Planning Chris Enger, Director of
Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources
Robert Lambert, Director of Public
Works Eugene A. Dietz, and Recording
Secretary Deb Edlund
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL: Mayor Peterson absent.
I . APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
MOTION:
Harris moved, seconded by Pidcock to approve the Agenda as
published and amended. a
MOVE
Remove Item B from the Consent Calendar and take action
immediately following the approval of the Agenda. Remove Item
C from the Consent Calendar and move to Item VI .A. Remove
Item H from the Consent Calendar and move to Item VI. B.
Motion carried unanimously.
Assistant City Manager Craig Dawson read the Resolution of
Appreciation for Fire Chief Ron Johnson and presented a copy
to Fire Chief Ron Johnson.
Councilmember Anderson commended Fire Chief Johnson for his
years of service and especially for his organizational skills
demonstrated during the 1987 flood.
II . MINUTES
III . CONSENT GALE DAB
A. Clerk's License List
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B. Resolution of APRreciation for Fire Chief Ron Johnson
(Resolution No. 90-09) (REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
TO IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA)
C. Resolution No. 90-01 . Designating the Official City
Newspaper (MOVED TO ITEM VI .A)
D. Resolution No. 90-02 . Authorizing City Officia s to
Transact Banking Business
E. Resolution No. 90-03 . Authorizing Use of Facsimile
Signatures by Public Officials
F. Resolution No. 90-04 , Designating Depositories
G. Resolution No. 90-05, Authorizing the Treasurer to Invest
City of Eden Prairie Funds
H. Resolution No. 09-08. . Regulating Fees and Charges for
Business License Permits and Municipal Services (MOVED TO
STEM VI .B)
I . Proposed Settlement on $taring Lake Amphitheater
J. Priority System for Trails
K. Eroclamatign for Martin Luther King. Jr. Day (Resolution
No. 90-10)
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MOTION:
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Tenpas moved, seconded by Pidcock to approve the Consent
Calendar as amended with the removal of Items B, C, and H.
Motion carried unanimously.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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A. AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 11, ZONING REGULATIONS (Ordinance
No. 1-90)
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Jullie reported that notice of this Public hearing had
been published in the December 20, 1989 issue of the EDen
Prairie News.
Enger reported a brief history of the rationale for the
recommended changes. He added that this was a
housekeeping item which would be done annually.
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Pauly noted that a revised copy had been presented to the
City Council this evening.
There were no comments from the audience.
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MOTION:
Pidcock moved, Seconded by Tenpas to close the Public
Hearing and approve 1st Reading of Ordinance' No. 1-90.
Motion carried unanimously.
V. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
NOTION:
Pidcock moved, seconded by Tenpas to approve Payment of Claims
No. 56459 to No. 56829. ROLL CALL VOTE: Harris, Pidcock,
Tenpas, and Anderson all voting "AYE" .
VI . ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 90-01 . Designating the Official City
Newspaper
Anderson believed that because the difference in cost and
the size of print used by the two local weekly newspapers
this item should have further discussion. Anderson added
that he was in favor of the City saving money; however, he
was also concerned about the extent and methods of
distribution.
Pidcock asked where the distribution figures had been
obtained. Jullie replied that both newspapers had been
contacted to provide this information.
Anderson asked Mark Weber from the Eden Prairie News if
businesses were included in the distribution figure.
Weber replied that only the businesses which requested
that a paper be delivered or those which advertised in the
paper.
Anderson asked Betsy Dick from the Eden graairie ,Sailor to
clarify its distribution figure. Dick replied that
distribution should be throughout the entire City. She
added that distribution had been increased by 1600 during
1989.
Pidcock asked Dick if she had seen the figures provided to
the City. Dick replied no. She added that the paper was
delivered to the homes by carriers and knew that not every
house always received a newspaper each week.
Pidcock believed that because the Eden Prairie Ngws was
mailed and not delivered by carriers the distribution was
more reliable.
Tenpas stated that he enjoyed both newspapers and the
different perspective on the issues presented. Tenpas
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concurred that the fact that the Eden Prairie News was
mailed was an important factor for reliability.
Harris concurred that mailing was important when trying to
communicate with the residents .
Anderson stated that if there were equal reliability in
distribution he would consider a change.
Harris complimented the Eden Prairie Sailor for its
excellent coverage.
MOTION.
Pidcock moved, seconded by Harris to adopt Resolution No.
90-01, Designating the Eden Prairie News as the Official
City Newspaper for 1990. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Resolution No. 09-08. Regulating Fees and Charges for
Business License Permits and Municipal Services
Jullie noted that the resolution► should be amended to
change Item 2 . 37 to $760 per residential unit and $2 , 690
per acre for non-residential development, based on the
rationale presented in the memorandum dated November 14,
1989 and as reviewed by the Parks, Recreation & Natural
Resources Commission.
Pidcock asked if a 3% increase in costs had occurred
during the year. Jullie replied that land prices had
increased along with the cost to improve park lands.
Lambert reported that based on information from other k
cities the request was reasonable.
Tenpas asked if the amount could be increased more.
Lambert replied that these figures would still be below
Plymouth, but were relatively high compared to some of the
other metropolitan area cities.
Pidcock noted that by increasing the Cash Park Fee that
the price of housing in Eden Prairie would also increase.
Lambert stated that based on Council direction in the past
the fees were to increase at a gradual rate rather than a
large increase. Lambert added that he believed the
estimated increases to be conservative.
Anderson asked if increases had occurred every year.
Lambert replied that small increases had occurred every
year for the last 4 years. Anderson then asked how the
increase was calculated. Pauly replied that the City Code
provided for 10% of the value of the land, which had been
based on a Bloomington ordinance. Pauly added that the
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Supreme Court had ruled that the 10% figure was
reasonable. Anderson then asked if the 10% was based on
raw land costs. Pauly replied yes.
Lambert stated that because the City sometimes took land
in lieu of park fees, it was important to be consistent
with the formula used.
Tenpas stated that even though he did not like to see fees
increase, it was necessary due to the limited amount of
land available and the cost of that land.
Anderson believed that as land values increased it was
appropriate to increase the fees
MOTION•
Harris moved, seconded by Tenpas to adopt as amended
Resolution No. 90-08, Regulating Fees and Charges for
Business License Permits and Municipal Services . Motion
carried unanimously.
VII. PETITIONS. REQUESTS & COwIMUNICATIONS
VIII. REPORTS OF ADVISORY COMMIS$ ON
IX. APPOINTMENTS
A. }resolution, No. 90-06. Designating. the Official Meeting
Dates, Time d Elace forthe City of Eden Erairie Council
in 19990 and appointing the Acting Mayo
MMQTION:
Pidcock moved, seconded by Harris to adopt Resolution No.
90-06, setting the Official meeting of the City Council on
the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 7: 30 PM in the
Council Chamber of the City Offices and further that at
11: 00 PM a vote shall be taken to determine if the
remianing items on the agenda are to be continued and the
meeting adjourned or the meeting continued. A unanimous
vote would be required to adjourn the meeting .
Tenpas recommended that the meetings start earlier.
Pidcock and Harris both replied that they could not be
present earlier.
Anderson stated that he would like to have the meetings
end by 11: 00 PM.
Harris believed that it was important to look at running
the meetings more efficiently.
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Anderson believed that the number of times each individual
was allowed to speak could be limited.
Harris recommended that if the Councilmembers had
questions about specific issues that they discuss these
with Staff prior to the Council meeting.
Anderson recommended that ways to streamline the meetings
be discussed at the strategic planning meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
B. Resolution No, 90-07. Designatinq a Director and Alternate
Director of the Suburban rate Authority for 1990
Anderson recommended Councilmember Tenpas to fill the
Alternate position because of the financial nature of this
position.
MOTION•
Harris moved, seconded by Pidcock to appoint Finance
Director John Frane as Director and Councilmember Tenpas
as Alternate Director during 1990 for the Suburban Rate
Authority. Motion carried unanimously.
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C. Association of Metropolitan Municipalities - Appointment
2f 1 Representativ2 and 4 Alternates
MOTION:
Pidcock moved, seconded by Harris to appoint Mayor
Peterson as the representative to the Association of
Metropolitan Municipalities and Councilmembers Anderson,
Harris, Pidcock, and Tenpas as alternates. Motion carried
unanimously.
D. ARROintment of 2 Members to the South HenneRin_Human
Serviceso two-year a coMmencing Eebruary
1990 (1 Council Representative and 1 City Representative)
Tenpas asked Harris if she would be interested in serving
again on the South Hennepin Human Services Council.
Harris replied yes. Harris commented that because of the
programs being cut she did not know how many more years
the South Hennepin Human Services Council would be needed.
MOTION:
Tenpas moved, seconded by Pidcock to appoint Director of
Human Resources and Services Natalie Swaggert and
Councilmember Harris as representatives to the South
Hennepin Human Services Council-. Motion carried
unanimously.
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a E. Appointment of City Attorney for 1990
MOTION:
Tenpas moved, seconded by Harris to appoint Roger Pauly
and the firm of Lang, Pauly, and Gregerson, LTD as the
City Attorney for 1990 . Motion carried unanimously.
Pidcock commended City Attorney Pauly for his service to
the City.
F. Aippointment of gity Auditors for 1989 Calendar Year
MOTION: d
Pidcock moved, seconded by Harris to appoint the firm of
Fox, McCue, and Murphy as the City Auditors for the 1989
calendar year. Motion carried unanimously.
X. REPORT'S OF OFFICERS. ROARDS & COMMISSIONS
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A. Reports of CouncilmeAbers
1 . Earth Wee
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Anderson recommended that the week of April 21 through
April 28 be established as Earth Week in Eden Prairie.
MOTION:
Pidcock moved, seconded by Harris to designate the Week of
April 21 through the 28th as Earth Week in Eden Prairie.
Motion carried unanimously.
B. Report of rty Manager
1 . Set Tugsday. FebXuary3 90 6: 00 PM as pate tQ
Interview Candidates for Boards and gommissions
NOTION:
Pidcock moved, seconded by Tenpas to set Tuesday, February
27, 1990 at 6: 00 PM to interview the candidates for Board
and Commission positions. Motion carried unanimously.
2 . Setdates for Strategic Planning
MOTION:
Tenpas moved, seconded by Pidcock to set January 24 , 1990
at 6: 00 PM for the Strategic Planning Session. Motion
carried unanimously.
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3 . Set Board of Review meeting for Thursday, April 19 ,
1990, 7 : 00 PM and Reconvene Date for Tuesday. May 8,
1990
MOTION:
Tenpas moved, seconded by Pidcock to set Thursday, April
19, 1990 at 7:00 PM and May 8, 1990 for the meeting of the
Eden Prairie Board of Review. Motion carried unanimously.
C. Retort of City Attorney
City Attorney Pauly requested at closed meeting to discuss
the litigation on the landfill issue.
D. Report of Director of Planning
E. Director of Parks. Recreation & Natural Resources
F. Re2ort of Directgr of Public works
G. Report of Financa Director
XI . NEW BUSINESS
XII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Tenpas moved, seconded by Harris to adjourn the meeting to a
closed session at 8:27 PM. Motion carried unanimously.
The executive session, in which matters relating to the City's
litigation regarding the proposed expansion of the Flying
Cloud Sanitary Landfill , adjourned at 10: 17 PM.
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