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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-10-28 Evironmental Quality Commission Meeting MinutesAGENDA Edina Environmental Quality Commission Monday, October'28, 1974, at 7:30 P.N. Edina City Hall I. Roll Call. II. Approval of August 26, 1974, and September 30, 1974, EQC Minutes. III. OLD BUSINESS: A. Water Quality Testing Program IV. NEW BUSINESS: A. Data on Swimming Pool Pond B. Edina Green (Village Development Company) V. REPORTS: A. Committee Reports B. Watershed District Proceedings VI. OTHER BUSINESS: VII. Others Wishing to be Heard. VIII. Adjournment. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1974 EDINA CITY HALL I. Roll Call: Donald Johnson, Chairman Virginia Scott Barbara Casselman James Bentley Paul Mucke Clifford Johnson Ronald Hays William Poehler Robert Sandilla John Telfer Staff Present: Gordon Hughes, Environmental Planner Debby Donley, Secretary II. Approval of Minutes August 26 and September 30, 1974 - After correction of August 26 minutes to include the staff present and September 30 minutes and a short discussion for omission of time when a person has entered or left meetings, Mrs. Scott moved and Mrs. Casselman seconded the minutes be approved. All voted aye. Old Business • A. Water Quality Testing Program - Mr. Hughes reported he had contacted specialists from the DNR and that after further study of the project it was felt that bimonthly testing of only two lakes would be more desirable. Other aspects of the plan would remain the same. He also stated that the time required for the project would be 11 hours per month for himself and 6 hours per month for the Lab Director. This testing would begin during the middle of April, 1975. As soon as Mr. Hughes gets an up-to-date price list, the equipment will be purchased with this year's budget. Mr. Hays indicated his concern for the reliability of the data obtained. It was felt that climatic conditions could be a large factor in obtaining good data. A short discussion followed at which time it was determined that flexibility of the testing schedule could account for climatic conditions. IV. New Business A. Data on Swimming Pool Pond - Mr. Hughes reported that Mr. Bob Laing of Clean Flo Laboratories was given a permit by the DNR to treat this pond on an experimental basis. The treatment undertaken involved two techniques: 1. Addition of chemical precipitant; and 2. Aeration. After further explanation of the data collected by Mr. Laing, Mr. Hughes reported that Ken Rosland and he have concluded that this treatment should not be continued next year. B. Edina Green (Village Development Company) - Mr. Hughes stated the proposed development is 18.96 acres in size and is divided diagonally by Nine Mile Creek. The proponent is requesting the property be re- zoned to allow a 4.0 acre PID area on the portion lying south of the creek and 15 single family and five duplex lots north of the creek on 5.7 acres. A park of 6.2 acres is shown which extends 50 feet back from the creek on the south and 250-350 feet back on the north. October 28, 1974 - EQC Meeting 8.1 acres or 43% of the site is flood plain and nearly all of the 6.2 acre park lies within the flood plain. Soils on this property have been surveyed by the Soil Conservation Service and much of the site is characterized by peat, muck and organic soils which correspond roughly with the flood plain. Staff recommended the single family lots shown east of Malibu should be enlarged to 1051 or equal to those shown to the north; the western most duplex lot of 15,000 sq. ft. be eliminated and included in the park, and because of serious soil problems the southern two single family lots east and west of Malibu be eliminated. After further discussion on the size of lots with respect to the area around this property, Mr. C. Johnson moved for denial because; 1. lots are too small and should be similar to the ones to the north; 2. that some of the lots are on unbuildable areas because of soils; 3. one lot was platted entirely in the flood plain and should be removed. It was further stated that any final plans for this site should include a holding basin for storm water storage. Mr. Mucke seconded and all voted aye. V. Reports a. Water Resource - Mr. John Telfer reported on the insurance for environmental damage. He will report further findings at the next meeting. b. Watershed District - Mr. Hughes reported that the Minnehaha Water Shed District considered the cooperative projects on October 9 and agreed the bike path at Meadowbrook Lake should be dropped, A final decision on the projects will be made at a later date. VI. Other Business Mrs. Scott stated that several council members had commented about the performance of the commission and indicated that more outside work should be done by the EQC. A short discussion followed concerning EQC activities. Mrs. Scott also commented on the need for noise control on the Crosstown that goes through Edina. Mr. D. Johnson stated that Hennepin County can take noise measurements to decide if the controls are needed. Mrs. Scott then suggested some type of beautification program in Edina such as putting in trees on boulevards, etc., could be undertaken by the EQC. After short discussion it was indicated that such a program should perhaps be considered at future meetings. Mr. John Telfer commented on the Erickson Condominiums that are on 66th and France Avenue. A short discussion was held and Mr. Hughes reported he has been checking this site frequently. VII. Other Wishing to be Heard - None There being no further business Mr. C. Johnson moved and Mr. R. Hays seconded the meeting be adjourned. All voted aye. Meeting adjourned 10.05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Debby Donley, Secretary dd