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
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• 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
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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.