HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-10-21 Council Regular Meeting MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
OCTOBER 21, 2003
7:00 P.M.
ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Housh, Masica and Mayor Maetzold.
Member Kelly entered the Council meeting at 7:10 P.M.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Motion made by Member Housh and
seconded by Member Masica approving the Council Consent Agenda as presented.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Housh, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-74 COMMENDING "THE EDINA CHORALE" Mayor
Maetzold commended The Edina Chorale which seeks to foster and develop an
appreciation of traditional choral music and congratulated them on their invitation to
represent the State of Minnesota at the National Festival of the States in Washington DC in
June, 2004. Mayor Maetzold presented Rich Jacobson, the director of The Edina Chorale
with the Resolution commending all the Chorale members.
Member Housh introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION
WHEREAS, the Edina Chorale was founded in 1985 as a team of musicians
dedicated to singing and making music; and
WHEREAS, the Edina Chorale provides not only a fulfilling musical
experience but also education for the mastery of music through regular rehearsal and
performance; and
WHEREAS,the Edina Chorale seeks to foster and develop an appreciation of
traditional choral music and to enhance the cultural life of the community; and
WHEREAS, other than the many public venues in the Twin Cities, the Edina
Chorale has traveled and performed by invitation in St. Cloud, St. Olaf College and
Ames, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, due to its outstanding reputation and exceptional talent, the
Edina Chorale is invited to represent the State of Minnesota at the National Festival of
the States in Washington DC in June, 2004.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Council that
sincere congratulations be extended to
THE EDINA CHORALE
for recognition as the sole representative from Minnesota during the 2004 National
Festival of the States.
ADOPTED this twenty-first day of October 2003. Member Masica seconded the
motion.
Ayes: Housh, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
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PRESENTATION GIVEN BY SENATOR GEOFF MICHEL Senator Michel said as a
Freshman State Senator, he wanted to check in with residents of his district and said he
wants to know how he can be a strong voice in the Legislature for Edina. He explained the
first session of the 2004 Legislature will begin in February 2004 and he projects the session
will end in April. He commended the Edina City Council with their hard work on the
proposed 2004 City budget. In addition, he voiced approval with the Council approving a
Resolution of Approval for the Edina Schools Referendum that was being voted upon in
November.
'MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 7, 2003, APPROVED Motion
made by Member Housh and seconded by Member Masica, approving the Minutes of
the Regular Meeting of the Edina City Council for October 7,2003.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - three ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-75 - APPROVING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS Affidavits of
Notice were presented, approved, and ordered placed on file. Due notice having been
given, public hearings were conducted and action taken as recorded on the following
proposed assessments.
1. TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT NO. TS-27
LOCATION: West 76th Street and Edinborough Way
Analysis for Assessment of Traffic Signal Improvement No. TS-27 showed a total cost of
$95,000.00 against two assessable lots:
360176th Street West (PID 32-028-24-33-0015) $37,050.00 10 year assessment
7650 Edinborough Way (PID 32-028-24-33-0016) $57,950.00 10 year assessment
Motion made by Member Housh and seconded by Member Kelly closing the hearing
for Assessment of Improvement No. TS-27.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Housh, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
No public comments were received.
Member Kelly made a motion, seconded by Member Masica approving assessment of
Traffic Signal Improvement No. TS-27,as presented.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Housh, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
2. IMPROVEMENT NOS. BA-318,TS-25 AND TS-26
LOCATION: WEST 77TH STREET (PENTAGON PARK DRIVEWAY TO
PARKLAWN AVENUE)
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Analysis for Assessment for Improvement Nos. BA-318, TS-25 and TS-26 showed all
properties along both sides of West 77th Street from 4930 West 77t" Street to 7725 Parklawn
Avenue. Total amount of the assessment was $314,964.40 against 23 assessable lots at
$45.00 per lineal foot payable in a ten-year assessment.
PID Number Street LF Assessment
3102824330010 4901 W 77th St 357.50 16,087.50
3102824330014 4815 W 77th St 315.50 14,197.50
3102824330017 4701 W 77th St 442.01 28,730.65
3102824340001 4675 W 77th St 202.80 9,126.00
3102824340002 4625 W 77th St 202.80 9,126.00
3102824340004 4615 W 77th St 202.80 9,126.00
3102824340005 304.20 13,689.00
3102824340011 4555 W 77th St 304.20 13,689.00
3102824330025 4700 W 77th St 618.08 27,813.60
3102824330009 4930 W 77th St 350.80 15,786.00
3102824330018 4820 W 77th St 350.40 15,768.00
3102824340007 4660 &4640 W 77th St 500.00 22,500.00
3102824340008 4620 &4600 W 77th St 500.00 22,500.00
3102824340009 4570 W 77th St 200.00 9,000.00
3102824430016 4545 W 77th St 201.39 9,062.55
3102824430015 4455 W 77th St 201.39 9,062.55
3102824430014 4445 W 77th St 201.39 9,062.55
3102824430013 4445 W 77th St 201.39 9,062.55
3102824430018 4425 W 77th St 190.18 8,558.10
3102824430001 4550 W 77th St 185.00 8,325.00
3102824430002 4540 W 77th St 185.00 8,325.00
3102824430003 4510 W 77th St 467.45 21,035.25
3102824430010 7725 Parklawn Av 118.48 5,331.60
6802.76 $314,964.40
Engineer Houle noted that one call had been received from 4820 West 77th Street verifying
the front footage of their property.
John Teal, 4625 Browndale Avenue, presented a written notice of objection, dated October
21, 2003, to the West 77t" Street (Pentagon Park Driveway to Parklawn Avenue) from Jill
Mikkelson, Property Manager for Northco Management Services LP, for $137,756.25, for
properties as follows:
PROPERTY PID BUILDING AMOUNT
3102824430003 4510 $21,035.25
3102824430002 4540 8,325.00
3102824430001 4550 8,325.00
3102824340009 4570 9,000.00
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3102824340008 4600 22,500.00
3102824340007 4640 22,500.00
3102824330009 4930 15,786.00
3102824330014 4815 14,197.50
3102824330010 4901 16,087.50
$137,756.25
Member Housh asked what formal procedure would be followed with a written notice of
objection to the assessment. Attorney Gilligan indicated the formal written objection
preserves the right to appeal the assessment to the district court.
Member Kelly inquired what the objections were. Mr. Houle said the assessment was
based on front lineal footage. Attorney Gilligan said typically the objection would be the
work benefited by the amount of the assessment. Manager Hughes said he did not recall
objections during the project hearing. Mr. Houle said the total project cost $2.7 million
with only a total assessment at$314,964.40.
Member Housh made a motion seconded by Member Kelly to close the public hearing
for Improvement Nos. BA-318,TS-25 and TS-26.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Housh, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
Motion made by Member Kelly and seconded by Member Masica approving
Improvement Nos. BA-318, TS-25 and TS-26 for permanent street reconstruction and
traffic signal control system at West 77th Street (Pentagon Park Driveway to Parklawn
Avenue).
Rollcall:
Ayes: Housh, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
3. TREE REMOVAL IMPROVEMENT NO. TR-03-1
LOCATION: 4908 Sunnyside Road
Analysis for Assessment for Tree Removal Improvement No. TR-03-01 for property owner
at 4908 Sunnyside Road, for removal of a diseased elm tree at $1,917.00. Three year
assessment.
4908 Sunnyside Road $1,917.00 Levy # 15873 3 year
Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member Housh closing the public
hearing for Assessment of Improvement No.TR-03-1.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Housh, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
No written or oral comments were heard.
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Motion made by Member Kelly and seconded by Member Masica approving
assessment of Improvement No. TR-03-1, as presented.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Housh. Kelly, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
Member Masica introduced the following resolution and moved its approval:
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-75
A RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND PROJECTS
WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the Edina City
Council has met and heard and passed upon all written and oral objections to the
proposed assessments for improvements listed below:
Traffic Signal Improvement No. TS-27- Levy No. 15829
Street and Traffic Signal Improvement Nos. BA-318,TS-25, TS-26, Levy No. 15827
Tree Removal Improvement No. TR-03-1 - Levy No. 15873
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, as follows:
1. Each assessment as set forth in the assessment rolls on file in the office of the
City Clerk for each aforementioned improvement is hereby accepted and shall
constitute the special assessment against the lands named therein, and each tract of land
therein included is herein found to be benefited by the improvement in the amount of
the assessment levied against it.
2. The assessment shall be payable in equal installments, the first of said
installments together with interest at a rate of six and one-half percent (6 1/2%) per
annum, on the entire assessment from the date hereof to December 31, 2004. To each
subsequent installment shall be added interest at the above rate for one year on all
unpaid installments. The number of such annual installments shall be as follows:
NAME OF IMPROVEMENT NUMBER OF INSTALLMENTS
Traffic Signal Improvement No. TS-27 Levy No. 15829 10 years
Street and Traffic Signal Improvement Nos. BA-318, 10 years
TS-25 and TS-26 Levy No. 15827
Tree Removal Improvement No. TR-03-01 Levy No. 15873 3 years
3. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of
assessment to the County Auditor, pay the whole of the assessment on such property,
with interest accrued to the date of payment, to the City Treasurer, except that no
interest shall be charged in the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the
adoption of this resolution and they may, at any time thereafter, pay to the City
Treasurer the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued
to December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be
made before November 15, or interest will be charged through December 31 of the next
succeeding year.
4. The clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to
the County Auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the County. Such
assessment shall be collected and paid over in the same manner as other municipal
taxes.
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Adopted this 21St day of October 2003. Member Kelly seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Housh, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
*BID AWARDED FOR CRUSHING AND RECYCLING OF BLACKTOP AND
CONCRETE Motion made by Member Housh and seconded by Member Masica
approving the crushing and recycling of concrete and blacktop material to
recommended sole bidder, Semple Recycling and Crushing at$28,103.80.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - three ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR CITY HALL COPIERS AND FAX Motion made by Member
Housh and seconded by Member Masica approving the purchase of copiers/FAX
machines for City Hall to recommended bidder, Xerox Corporation, under State
Cooperative Purchasing at$32,566.64.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - three ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR CITY HALUPOLICE DEPARTMENT NETWORK
EQUIPMENT Motion made by Member Housh and seconded by Member Masica
approving the award of bid for City Hall/Police Department network equipment to
recommended sole bidder, Insight Public Sector, under State Contract #426490, at
$75,698.92.
Motion carried on rollcall vote-three ayes.
*TRAFFIC SAFETY STAFF REVIEW OF OCTOBER 6, 2003, CONTINUED TO
COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 3, 2003 Motion made by Member Housh and
seconded by Member Masica continuing the approval of the Traffic Safety Staff Review
of October 6,2003,until the Council meeting of November 3,2003.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - three ayes.
DANCE PERMIT RENEWED FOR IKASU SUSHI BAR AND LOUNGE Chief Siitari
noted that the Ikasu Sushi Bar & Lounge's application for a dance permit was approved at
the September 16, 2003, Council meeting. He stated City Code mandates that an initial
dance permit be for 30 days or less. Mr. Siitari stated Ikasu had not yet held a dance,
however, they have one planned for October 30, 2003. He said he had a slight concern
regarding the clientele that may be attracted since the late hours and lounge atmosphere
differed from the restaurant format in all other full liquor establishments. Mr. Siitari said
he was recommending a 180-day license conditioned upon security personnel approved
by the Chief of Police being on duty continuously during the hours of operation.
Member Masica made a motion to approve a dance permit for Ikasu for a tern of 180
days conditioned upon security personnel approved by the Edina Chief of Police being
on duty continuously during the hours of operation. Member Housh seconded the
motion.
Ayes: Housh, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
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PUBLIC MEETING AUTHORIZED FOR THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT 1sT TIER
REGIONAL TRAIL PLAN Mr. Keprios reviewed the Three Rivers Park District 1St Tier
Regional Trail Plan at their October 7, 2003, meeting. The Council heard a presentation
from Boe Carlson of the Three Rivers Park District (formerly Hennepin County Parks)
regarding the alignment of the 1St Tier Regional Trail proposed to run through Edina. Mr.
Keprios explained that Three Rivers Park District has contracted with the engineering
firm, Stanley Consultants, Inc, and landscape architect firm, Damon Farber Associates, to
develop the conceptual plan with a more detailed alignment. He said that the Park
District has requested the City hold a public input meeting then follow that meeting with a
resolution of the Council. Following a Council resolution, the Park District will bring the
matter to the Metropolitan Council for final approval. Only after the Metropolitan Council
approves funding will the City be asked to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement for the
Regional Trail.
Mr. Keprios said the Edina Park Board approved staff's recommendation to host an open
house informational meeting at their August meeting. He added staff recommended the
Council authorize the open house be held in the next two to three weeks. Mr. Keprios said
staff would prepare and mail notices to residents living nearest the proposed alignment as
well as placing a notice in the local newspaper. Mr. Keprios introduced Boe Carlson of
Three River Park District. Mr. Carlson indicated that the Park District would need to
submit the proposed alignment to the Metropolitan Council soon. He added that he would
assist with preparation and conducting of the informational open house.
Member Masica asked at what distance away from the alignment of the trail would
residents be noticed. Staff indicated that they were planning to notice a 200-300 foot radius
to the alignment. Council discussed the alignment and directed staff to prepare the
mailing for those neighbors within 500 feet of the alignment.
Member Kelly made a motion authorizing a open house informational meeting of the
Three Rivers Park District 1St Tier Regional Trail Plan, directing that residents within
500 feet of the proposed alignment be notified of the meeting via a direct mailing, and
that staff utilize all means including the local newspaper and City's website to
publicize the open house. Member Masica seconded the motion.
Ayes: Housh, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-73 SUPPORTING SCHOOL DISTRICT #273 EDINA
SCHOOLS REFERENDUM Mayor Maetzold introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-73
IN SUPPORT OF SCHOOL DISTRICT 273
EDINA SCHOOLS REFERENDUM
WHEREAS, surveys have shown that the quality of our public education system
is the No. 1 reason people choose to reside in Edina; and
WHEREAS, during the 2003 legislative session, the State did not provide any
additional operating funds to schools to meet increasing costs; and
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WHEREAS, the Edina Board of Education identified and prioritized maintenance
and program needs in the school district; and
WHEREAS, Edina Public Schools' facilities were well built and managed, but
due to the type and age of work done in the era they were constructed, there are serious
maintenance issues that must be addressed in the near future; and
WHEREAS, the type and number of programs offered by the school district,
including the addition of girls athletics, has changed significantly since the last of the
schools was constructed more than 30 years ago; and
WHEREAS,the City of Edina is a supporter of the youth asset-building initiative,
"Connecting With Kids."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Edina City Council hereby
gives its support for the Edina Public Schools Bond and Operations Levy Referendum
and encourages all citizens within the boundaries of the Edina school district to exercise
their right to vote, authorizing these very important project to "operate, renovate and
innovate."
Passed and adopted this 21St day of October 2003. Member Kelly seconded the
motion.
Ayes: Housh, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
*CONFIRMATION OF CLAIMS PAID Member Housh made a motion and Member
Masica seconded the motion approving payment of the following claims as shown in
detail on the Check Register dated October 9, 2003, and consisting of 32 pages: General
Fund $457,629.59; CDBG Fund $37.00; Communications Fund $9,776.11;Working Capital
Fund $166,554.25; Construction Fund $2,867.57; Art Center Fund $5,043.41; Golf Dome
Fund $6,258.25; Golf Course Fund $20,188.76; Ice Arena Fund $15,539.46;
Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund $20,171.13; Liquor Fund $137,616.34; Utility Fund
$17,359.63; Storm Sewer Fund $2,329.08; Recycling Fund $31,218.70; TOTAL $892,589.28;
and for approval of payment of claims dated October 15, 2003, and consisting of 31
pages: General Fund $276,107.21; Communications Fund $1,614.96; Working Capital
Fund $113,336.54; Construction Fund $133,219.09; Art Center Fund $1,330.17, Golf Dome
Fund $748.81; Aquatic Center Fund $1,912.67; Golf Course Fund $29,970.65; Ice Arena
Fund $32,131.89; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund $20,322.80; Liquor Fund
$160,085.15; Utility Fund $142,879.38; Storm Sewer Fund $8,605.27, PSTF Agency Fund
$39.60;TOTAL $922,304.19.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - three ayes.
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Maetzold declared the
meeting adjourned at 8:05 P.M.
C- y Clerk
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