CR 94-28 Glen Lake Sanitarium Property
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January 26, 1994 0 P K \ 'i>- Council Report 94-28
GLEN LAKE SANITARIUM PROPERTY
Proposed Action.
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to adopt
Resolution No. 94-13 supporting the Glen Lake Task Force
recommendation reqardinq the ultimate use of the Glen Lake
Sanitarium property owned bv Hennepin County and located in
Minnetonka.
Overview
The City of Minnetonka, in cooperation with Hennepin County and
others, has been participating in a task force appointed to study
the ultimate use of the Glen Lake Sanitarium property, currently
owned by Hennepin County. This property is located north of CSAH
62 and east of Eden Prairie Road. Approximately half of this 310
acre parcel is currently being used by the County to house
predominantly male juvenile offenders.
- -..... The work of the Task Force is now complete and the report is to
'-'-- receive its first review before the County Board on February 10.
The Task Force voted to recommend to Hennepin County that the
area surrounding the Home School property be considered for
recreational use in general, and specifically as a public golf
course.
At its meeting of January 10 the Minnetonka city Council adopted
the enclosed resolution supporting the Task Force recommendation.
The City of Minnetonka has contacted the City of Hopkins
requesting that it adopt a similar resolution which supports the
Task Force recommendation.
City staff has reviewed this matter and finds no reason to not
support the Task Force recommendation.
Alternatives
o Approve the action as recommended by staff.
o Do not approve the action as recommended by staff.
o Approve the action as recommended by staff but alter the
language in the resolution.
supporting Documents
. 0 L7tter and R~solution f~om the City of Minnetonka
o.r\, Clty of Hopklns Resolutlon No. 94-13
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Thomas ~ Harmenlng
community Development Director
. CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO: 94-13
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE GLEN LAKE
TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATION
WHEREAS, the City of Minnetonka, in cooperation with Hennepin
County and others, has been participating in a Task Force appointed to
study the ultimate use of the Glen Lake Sanitarium property, owned by
Hennepin County and located in Minnetonka; and,
WHEREAS, approximately half of this 310 acre parcel is currently
being used by the County to house predominantly male juvenile
offenders; and,
WHEREAS, the work of the Task Force is now complete and the
report is to receive its first hearing before the Hennepin County
Board of Commissioners on February 10, 1994; and,
WHEREAS, the Task Force voted to recommend to the Hennepin County
Board that the area surrounding the Home School property be considered
. for recreational use in general, and specifically as a public golf
course; and
WHEREAS, the City of Minnetonka has adopted a resolution
supporting the Task Force recommendation and has requested the Hopkins
city Council adopt a resolution which also indicates support for the
Task Force recommendation.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city Council of the city of
Hopkins that it wishes to indicate support from a conceptual
perspective for the recommendations made by the Glen Lake Task Force
which indicates that a golf course should be considered for a portion
of the Glen Lake property.
Adopted by the Hopkins City Council this 1st day of February, 1994.
Charles D. Redepenning, Mayor
ATTEST:
. James A. Genellie, city Clerk
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Minnetonka, Minnesota 55345
Telephone (612) 939-8200' Fax (612) 939-8244
January 19, 1994
steve Mielke, city Manager
City of Hopkins
1010 South First street
Hopkins MN 55343
Dear steve:
The Citv of Minnetonka, in cooperation with H~nngpin County ~~d
others, has been participating in a Task Force appointed to study
the ultimate use of the Glen Lake Sanitarium property, owned by
Hennepin County, located north of CSAH 62 and east of Eden prairie
Road. Approximately half of this 310 acre parcel is currently
being used by the County to house predominately male juvenile
offenders.
. The work of the Task Force is now complete, and their report is to
receive its first hearing before the Hennepin County Board of
commissioners on February 10, 1994.
The Task Force voted to recommend to the Hennepin County Board that
the area surrounding the Home School property be considered for
recreational use in general, and specifically as a public golf
course. This recommendation followed a two year study where
correctional facility experts, county park representatives, as well
as local residents provided input.
At its meeting of January 10, 1994, the Minnetonka city council
adopted the attached resolution supporting the Task Force
recommendation. We are writing to request that your city Council
consider adopting a similar resolution, and that the resolution be
forwarded to your City's representative on the Hennepin County
Board prior to their meeting on February 10, 1994. In this way we
can all assist the many golf enthusiasts in the western suburban
area by supporting a golf facility at this location.
If you have any questions on this matter, please contact either of
us. Thank you in advance for your help.
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Karen J. Anderson
city Manager Mayor
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~ RESOLUTION NO. 94- 9662
RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO THE FUTURE USE OF THE GLEN LAKE HENNEPIN
COUNTY PROPERTY
BE IT RESOLVED by the City council of the city of Minnetonka,
Minnesota as follows:
section 1. Backoround
1.01 On July 22, 1991, the Minnetonka City council
adopted a resolution requesting that the Hennepin
County Board appoint a Task Force to make
recommendations to the County Budgeting Task Force
and County Board regarding the long term
utilization of the County Glen Lake property.
1. 02 In August, 1991, the Hennepin County Board of
Commissioners adopted a resolution establishing the
Glen Lake Task Force and appointed the following
members: two County commissioners, elected
off icials from the cities of Minnetonka and Eden
Prairie, appropriate Hennepin County staff members,
and two members of the Gatewood-Glen Lake
~ Homeowners Association.
1.03 The Task Force established two sub-comIni ttees to
examine the reuse of the buildings and grounds of
the Oak Terrace Nursing Home and to review the
possibility for a golf course.
1. 04 The Hennepin county Home School Land Use Master
Plan was completed in spring, 1993 and concluded
that some expansion of the Home School building and
programs would be needed in the future and that a
buffer be established around the Home School
portion of the property.
1.05 On July 2, 1993, the Task Force concluded that a
golf course should be considered for a portion of
the Glen Lake property and directed staff to
explore alternative golf course concepts.
1.06 On December 20, 1993, the Glen Lake Task Force
discussed various golf course options and supported
the idea of a golf course on all or part of the
Glen Lake property not utilized by the Hennepin
County Home School which respected the rights of
the Home School clients.
~ Section 2. Council Action
2.01 The Minnetonka city council endorses the Glen Lake
Task Force recommendation that the concept of a
public golf course and other complementary uses
such as a driving range are appropriate and
compatible uses around and adjacent to the Hennepin
County Home School on the Glen Lake property.
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RESOLUTION NO. 94-9662
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2.02 This use will provide a public recreational benefit
to County residents.
2..03 If the concept of a golf course is studied further,
'. additional information including design, financial
aspects, and administration should be prepared for
review by the Task Force, cities of Minnetonka and
Eden Prairie, Hennepin County Budgeting Task Force,
and the Hennepin County Board.
Adopted by the city Council of the city of Minnetonka, Minnesota,
on this 10th day of January, 1994.
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Kar n J. ~derson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
. Action on this resolution
Motion for adoption: Allendorf
Seconded by: Co un trvman
Voted in favor of:
Schneider. Callison. Allendorf, Hanus, Countryman, Anderson
Voted against:
Abstained:
Absent: Burke
Resolution adopted.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of
a resolution adopted by the city Council of the City of Minnetonka,
Minnesota, at a duly authorized meeting held on the lOth day of
January: 1994. 7.~/
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