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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-08-27 Evironmental Quality Commission Meeting MinutesENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION Regular Meeting August 27, 1973 Edina Village Hall Chairman Ron Hays called the meeting to order with the following members present: Ron Hays Clifford Johnson John Telfer Fritz Reid June Schmidt Jim Bentley Fred Richards Staff present: Gary West Harold Sand Approval of the Minutes of July 30. The Minutes of the July 30, 1973 regular meeting were distributed and read. John Telfer questioned the action reported on Item B of "New Business, Viking Hills 5th Addition". It was the recollection of the Commission that the Minutes were correct, and the Minutes were approved as read. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Directions Committee. The Chair requested that a special meeting be scheduled for the middle of September to discuss the Directions Committee report of June 25. This meeting would be primarily a "long range goals" setting meeting to improve the ability of the Commission to deal with problems as they arise. After some discussion, it was agreed by the majority of the members that Septem- ber 12 would be the most convenient date for the Commission to meet. B. Solid Waste Committee. Jim Bentley reported that the committee had been unable to meet with Mr. West in regard to Village contract systems of refuse collection and disposal due to unavailability of various committee members. The Chair requested the matter be laid over until the September meeting for a report from the committee at that time. C. Education Committee. Fritz Reid reported that he had sent the requested information on meeting dates to Donna Rubens as requested but had heard nothing from her since that time. D. Soil Erosion and Sedimentation. Clifford Johnson presented the preliminary draft of the soil erosion ordinance which his committee had prepared. The Chair requested the staff to prepare copies for the next meeting and to send a copy to the Village Attorney for his inspection. This ordinance is to be re- viewed by the Commission at its September meeting for consideration of a recom- mendation to the Village Council. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION - 2 August 27, 1973 E. Land Resources. In response to a question from Alison Fuhr as to the ability of the Village to require inventory of trees and permits for their removal, the Chair replied that the one ordinance of that type of which he was aware was the one recently enacted in Eden Prairie. Following discussion, the Chair requested the land resources committee to investigate the Eden Prairie ordinance and report back to the Commission at the next meeting. F. Water Resources. John Telfer called the Commission's attention to the July 30 Minutes and the discussion of Parkwood Knolls traffic patterns. At that time, there was some discussion concerning a bridge across Nine Mile Creek on Lincoln Drive. Be reported that a bridge had been approved for Lincoln Drive. OLD BUSINESS The Chair requested Mr. West to review the actions taken on the items listed under "Old Business" by the Village Council and Planning Commission. A. Condor Corporation. Mr. West reported that the Condor Corporation con- dominium proposal had received first reading before the Village Council, August 20, B. Relocation Reality. Mr. West reported that this townhouse proposal had received final approval at the Aguust 20 Village Council meeting. Ron Hays asked if any provisions had been made in the final development plans for the suggestions made by the EQC July 30, particularly in regard to the treatment of the ponds. Mr. West replied that the mining permit revocation and the cut and fill plans were incorporated in the approval; but to his knowledge, nothing was mentioned about the pond enrichment from storm drainage. The Chair suggested the EQC might wish to take further informal action in regard to concerns the Commission has of the pond treatment, etc. The Chair requested John Telfer to meet with the developer to discuss the concern of the Commission over nutrient enrichment of the ponds. Be further requested this item to be placed under "Old Business" for the next meeting for a report. C. Darrel A. Farr. Mr. West reported that this condominium apartment proposal had received final approval of the Village Council on August 6. D. Viking ills 5th Addition. Mr. West reported that the Village Council gave approval of the preliminary plat at its August 20 meeting. The Council gave as their reasoning that the plat met the requirements of the appropriate Village ordinances, and there were not sufficient legal grounds to deny the request. Furthermore, that the cost of the property was too high to justify the purchase of the property by the Village. E. Rembrandt Enterprises. Mr. West reported action by the Village Council August 20, denying the requested rezoning. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION - 3 - August 27, 1973 F. Parkwood Knolls Traffic Patterns. Mr. West reported that the Village Council referred this matter to a committee of residents to study the entire County Road 18 corridor, the transportation and access problems and needed interchanges along this freeway, NEW BUSINESS A. Council Referral of Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Request for Improve- ment Projects. The Chair reviewed the request from the Watershed District with Fred Richards and Gary West adding further information as to the purpose of the request. The Chair suggested there were two ways of handling the request, refer it to the water resources committee or the EQC acting as a "committee of the whole". John Telfer stated he needed additional members for the water resources committee as it was operating at reduced strength. The Chair requested Mr. Telfer to bring suggestions for additional members to the EQC meeting in September for the EQC's consideration. Additional discussion ensued as to areas which could be identified as possible sites to be recommended to the Watershed District for development. Ron Hays moved and June Schmidt seconded the EQC recommend to the Village Council that the Mud Lake task force report be reviewed for the possibility of gaining Watershed District funding for a portion of the development costs. Motion carried with 6 ayes, no nays and Fred Richards abstaining. Fred Richards suggested that another site to be considered is the Wallace Kenneth property on County Road 18. Fred Richards suggested the EQC invite John McLennon of the Watershed District to the September meeting to give further information on the type of suggestions they are looking for. This was agreeable to the Commission and Mr. West said he would contact Mr. McLennon. COMMUNICATIONS A. Lot 1, Gleason 3rd Addition, Mr. West reviewed a stipulation of agreement between the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District and Edina Building, Inc. concerning the filling of the lot at the corner of Vernon Avenue and Gleason Road. He stated that under the agreement, no further alteration of the property would take place without the granting of a filling permit by the Watershed District. B, Joseph E. Erickson Condominiums. Mr. West reviewd the permit issued to the Joseph E. Erickson condominiums by the Department of Natural Resources for con- struction of the highrise at the corner of 66th Street and France Avenue. Alison Fuhr objected to the siting of the building on the property, stating it was too close to the pond area. No further action was taken. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION 4 August 27, 1973 C. League of Women Voters--Transit for Edina. Ron Hays read a letter he had received from the League of Women Voters concerning a meeting they were sponsor- ing to discuss the needs for mass transit for the Village and Metro area. Mr. Hays said he would attend this meeting as the ECC representative. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Clifford Johnson moved with second by Fritz Reid that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried.