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Planning Commission - 07/09/2018 APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY,JULY 9, 2018 7:00 PM—CITY CENTER Council Chambers 8080 Mitchell Road COMMISSION MEMBERS: John Kirk, Charles Weber, Ann Higgins, Andrew Pieper, Ed Farr, Mark Freiberg, Michael DeSanctis, Christopher Villarreal, Carole Mette CITY STAFF: Julie Klima, City Planner Rod Rue, City Engineer Matt Bourne, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources Kristin Harley, Recording Secretary I. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER Chair Pieper called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE—ROLL CALL Absent were commission members Farr, Kirk, Mette, and Villarreal. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Weber moved, seconded by Higgins, to accept the agenda. Motion carried 5-0. IV. MINUTES MOTION: Higgins moved, seconded by Weber to accept the minutes of Monday, June 25, 2018. Motion carried 5-0. V. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS VI. PUBLIC MEETINGS VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS VIII. PLANNERS' REPORT A. ASPIRE 2040 UPDATE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 9, 2018 Page 2 • Klima presented a PowerPoint and summarized the draft Community Facilities chapter of the Aspire 2040 Plan. Community Facilities provide public gathering spaces and provide support services and public information, contributing to the quality of life in Eden Prairie as well as necessary services. The goal was to provide adequate services and facilities required to protect and maintain the health, safety, and welfare of citizens and visitors and to provide public safety services and facilities necessary for the protection, operation and use of public and private property and investments. The Plan called for the development of strategic partnerships and communication channels to raise awareness of and promote programs and services. Higgins asked for a timing estimate of the renovation at Eden Prairie Library. Klima replied Hennepin County representatives told the City Council some months back the construction would begin late 2018 or early 2019, and was expected to last a year. Bourne presented an overview of the draft Parks and Open Space chapter of the Plan. It aimed to ensure park maintenance, connectivity between them and residents, conservation of natural resources, and public art and education. Existing assets would be expanded and enhanced, with linked trails and native plantings, the integration of public art, and the protection of environmentally sensitive areas in partnership with local, county, and state agencies. DeSanctis asked if there was continuing aeration of the lakes. Bourne replied the City aerates Mitchell, Red Rock, and Round Lakes. The watershed aerates Rice- Marsh. Duck Lake was being monitored. This program could be expanded as needed. DeSanctis asked if Round Lake's aeration system was based on the visible system of the City Center's back pond. Bourne replied it was not; Round Lake was aerated a little differently than the other lakes,based on a central bubbler that over-oxygenate it in the fall, then stop the process once ice forms. Pieper asked for an explanation of"Continue to...support private owners who are doing the same" regarding the conversion of turf grass into native planting areas. Bourne listed rebate programs through the Public Works Department and efforts to guide self-motivated residents in best practices and directions that align with other City policies. DeSanctis how the City envisioned connecting parks and residents, particularly elderly or disabled (such as at Elim Shores), and in particular with Round Lake and other highway-encircled green areas that had significant barriers to some residents. Bourne replied such barriers and possible trails would be specifically addressed in the Transportation chapter. Pieper asked if there was a minimal percentage of a capital project in Eden Prairie to invest in PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 9, 2018 Page 3 public art. Bourne replied there was at present no minimum, so this was a good question to ask. IX. MEMBERS' REPORTS X. CONTINUING BUSINESS XI. NEW BUSINESS XII. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Higgins moved, seconded by Weber to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Chair Pieper adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m.