City Council - 01/17/2017 - Workshop APPROVED MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP & OPEN PODIUM
TUESDAY,JANUARY 17, 2017 CITY CENTER
5:00—6:25 PM, HERITAGE ROOMS
6:30—7:00 PM, COUNCIL CHAMBER
CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens, Council Members Brad Aho, Sherry Butcher
Wickstrom, Kathy Nelson, and Ron Case
CITY STAFF: City Manager Rick Getschow, Police Chief James DeMann, Fire Chief George
Esbensen, Public Works Director Robert Ellis, Community Development Director Janet Jeremiah,
Parks and Recreation Director Jay Lotthammer, Communications Manager Joyce Lorenz, City
Attorney Ric Rosow, and Recorder Lorene McWaters
I. COMMISSION WORK PLANS
A. CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Commission Chair Lori Tritz presented for the Conservation Commission. Tritz said
the commission focuses its efforts in four areas: water,pollinators, energy and
recycling.
2016 accomplishments in the area of water included assistance with with review of
the Local Water Management Plan and the Water Treatment Plant and Environmental
LC. The commission also participated in the Home and Garden Show, Arbor Day,
and the Eden Prairie Green Event held at Pax Christi Church.
Plans for 2017 include an Educational Panel for Fire Station 2 as well as other
stormwater education. The commission will participate in Arbor Day activities at
Round Lake. In 2016 the commission reviewed the Pollinator Resolution as it was
being drafted. For 2017, the commission will review the proposed native plant
ordinance, and participate in the Home and Garden Show and in a Bee Squad
presentation. The commission attended the Eden Prairie Solar Power Hour in 2016
and plans to participate in a LEEDS building tour and review the energy action plan
in 2017. In the area of recycling, the commission promoted a number of organics
recycling initiatives and promoted solid waste recycling at the City-wide Open House
and Cub Scouts presentations. In 2017, the commission expects to provide input on
the proposed organics recycling plan and will again participated in Arbor Day as well
as a Recycling Center Tour.
Additional accomplishments for 2016 include an augmented student program and
ongoing communication efforts, including the Living Green Newsletter, the City's
Facebook site, the Life in the Prairie Newsletter. They plan to focus on redesigning
the Living Green portion of the website in 2017.
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B. FLYING CLOUD AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Commission Chair Keith Tschohl presented for the Flying Cloud Airport Advisory
Commission.
2016 accomplishments included:
• Advised on operational changes at the airport including continuing hangar
construction and reconstruction of the west end of Taxiway A.
• Encouraged MAC to reach out to households filing the most noise complaints
• Toured the airport in April.
• Monitored developments in federal regulations, including the FAA's
implementation of the sUAS Final Rule in august, and the nationwide ban on
Stage 2 aircraft.
• Continued to engage with MAC leadership.
In 2017, the commission will continue monitor changes to laws and regulations
relating to small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS); will tour the airport again, and
will provide the City Council with annual comparisons of number of operations and
noise complaints. The commission will provide feedback on the MAC Noise
Programs Office on revisions to the Noise Abatement Plan and Pilots Guide, monitor
development of the MAC's 2035 LTCP for the airport and will monitor development
and construction of a new public viewing area, if requested.
C. HUMAN RIGHTS AND DIVERSITY COMMISSION
Commission Chair P.G. Narayanan presented for the Human Rights & Diversity
Commission.
2016 accomplishments included:
• Starting a Parkinson's Friendly Community Initiative, which will include the
Police Department
• Annual GLBT Ally training with PRIDE Institute
• YMCA Summer Pilot Program at Briar Hill as well as English classes at Briar
Hill
• Tapestry project
• Support for the 3rd Annual 5K Run Against Human Trafficking
• A series of speakers/trainings, including housing, bias crime, transportation,
disabilities and Islam
• LGBT Leaders Art Exhibit with Hennepin Tech
2017 work plan items includes:
• Elevating visibility of the Human Rights & Diversity Commission
• Increase listening avenues within the community to better inform the City Council
of successes and challenges.
• Enlist cooperation of organizations and individuals in the community to promote
awareness and appreciation of the City's Manifesto.
• Annual Human Rights Award
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• Support for victim of bias crimes and review of alleged ADA violations
D. HERITAGE PRESERVATION
Steve Olson presented for the Heritage Preservation Commission.
2016 accomplishments included:
• A number of grant projects, including $3,500 from the EP Community
Foundation for an interpretive sign at Riley Lake Park; a Heritage Partnership
Grant for$60,000 for training; a legacy grant of$14,000 for research and writing
of future interpretive signs; and a capital grant of$24,000 for the Smith Douglas
More House roof project
• Completion of Phase 1 of the City Center Photo project
• A history hunt in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Historic
Preservation Act
• The street sign fund raiser
• Award of the 2016 Preservation Award to Steve Schussler for preservation efforts
at the Goodrich-Ramus Barn
• An airport tour
• Tour of the Glen Lake Childrens Camp Respite Center
2017 work plan items includes:
• Submission of the SDM House National Register Nomination
• Pursuit of a grant for archaeological studies at the Town of Hennepin site
• Assisting the Eden Prairie Historical Society with a$9,600 Legacy Grant Project
• Completing data collection from SHPO
E. PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
Chair Larry Link presented for the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resource Commission.
The commission's work plan was extensive. Some of the highlights from 2016
included:
• Providing guidance and feedback on Mobile Caf6
• Participated in the Aquatics Center grand opening
• Learn about new recreation program offerings
• Provided feedback on the Outdoor Center Master Plan
• Participated in several play structure grand openings
2017 work plan items include:
• Participating in Cedar Hills Park Grand Opening
• Continue to advise staff on relevant SWLRT projects, such as public art and
plaza designs
• Participating in trends discussions
• Discussing pollinator friendly policies, lake management and natural resources
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F. PLANNING COMMISSION
Chair Andrew Pieper presented on behalf of the Planning Commission.
2016 accomplishments included:
• Considered 8 variance applications
• Reviewed 12 development land use applications including reuse or expansion of
existing sites
• Reviewed and provided input on design guidelines and text amendments related
to building materials, architecture, landscaping and screening.
• Reviewed tech amendments update of tree replacement requirements and alarified
kennels and automated services
2017 work plan items:
• Building commission knowledge to further optimize the planning process.
• Ensuring strong coordination between commissions and Eden Prairie strategic
initiatives.
• Participating in the ongoing Comprehensive Guide plan Update, including special
areas of study
• Ongoing code amendment work, including the park district and the sign ordinance
as well as clarifications and housekeeping changes
Open Podium
II. OPEN PODIUM
III. ADJOURNMENT