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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-03-01 Council Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL MARCH 1,2005 7:00 P.M. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson and Mayor Hovland. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member Housh approving the Council Consent Agenda as presented with the exception of approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 15,2005. Rollcall: Ayes:Housh,Hulbert,Masica,Swenson,Hovland Motion carried. PROCLAMATION PRESENTED - "A PERFECT SHOW" Mayor Hovland noted that the Adaptive Recreation & Learning Exchange (AR&LE) offers opportunities for individuals with disabilities to actively participate in recreation, leisure and Community Education in Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina and Richfield. More than forty actors in the play were adults with physical or developmental disabilities and the goal was to provide an opportunity to participate in a theatrical production. He proclaimed Saturday, March 12, 2005, as a Day for the presentation of a musical, 'A PERFECT SHOW",in Edina. MICHEL REVIEWED MINNESOTA MOVES AND INVITED ALL TO TOWN MEETING - Senator Geoff Michel explained the Minnesota Moves initiative in front of the legislature. He also invited the Council and citizens of Edina to attend the Legislators Town Meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m. March 8,2005 in the Edina City Council Chambers. *MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 15, 16, 18, AND 24, 2005, APPROVED Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member Housh,approving the Special Meeting Minutes of February 15,16,18,and 24,2005. Motion carried on rollcall vote-five ayes. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 15, 2005, APPROVED AS AMENDED Member Swenson asked removal of the Minutes of the February 15, 2005, meeting from the Consent Agenda for an amendment to her comments. Mayor Hovland added an addition to the Minutes and asked that they be re-submitted for approval at the next Council meeting. No formal Council action was taken. ACTION CONTINUED ON TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION POLICY UNTIL APRIL 5, 2005 Affidavits of Notice were presented, approved and ordered place on file. Fred Richards, Transportation Commission Chair, stated the Commission has spent the last twelve to fourteen months developing the framework contained in the Transportation Commission Policy. He reported the draft policy was adopted by the Commission on a six to one vote and noted the Commission in his opinion represented a cross section of Edina's population not only geographically but also demographically. He pointed out the policy was the toolbox needed to allow the Commission Page 1 Minutes/Edina City Council/March 1,2005 a chance to work through some of the traffic issues facing Edina. Mr. Richards stated the Commission recommended the Council consider adoption of the draft policy. Assistant Engineer Lillehaug reviewed the draft Edina Transportation Commission Policy. He stated that in response to the traffic congestion problem the Council formed the Local Traffic Task Force to analyze traffic on local roadways in 2002-2003. Mr. Lillehaug said that one of the Local Traffic Task Force recommendations was to establish a committee to develop a framework to address the traffic problem. Mr. Lillehaug reported the Council adopted an ordinance in December 2004 establishing the Transportation Commission. He quoted Edina Code Section 1225 which laid out the Commissions purpose and duties as follows: "1225.02 Purpose and Duties. The Commission shall: A. Advise the Council on matters relating to the operation of the local street system with respect to traffic volumes, congestion, and functional classification, but not maintenance activities,of the City. B. Review and comment on plans to enhance mass transit opportunities in the City. C. Review the findings of the Local Traffic Task Force and offer recommendations for implementation. D. Evaluate methods for traffic calming and other speed and volume mitigation measures and recommend their implementation where appropriate." Mr. Lillehaug stated the draft Transportation Policy included the following: • A framework to address traffic issues in Edina • Community standards and criteria to ensure process was objective He added that beyond developing the Policy, the Commissions duty would be to recommend measures to the Council to address specific traffic issues in Edina. Mr. Lillehaug reported the Transportation Commission had taken the following steps in developing the policy. • At the direction of the Commission,staff began drafting the policy-April 2004 • Several iterations of review and revisions by the ETC occurred over the period of May 2004 to Jan 2005 • The ETC formally recommended the DRAFT on October 28,2004 to receive public comment • Dec. 9, 2004-held public house on draft policy • Jan. 6, 2005 the Final Draft of the Policy was recommended by the ETC for Council consideration Joni Kelly Bennett,4003 Lynn Avenue,Transportation Commission member,filed a minority report. Ms. Bennett elaborated on the following points from her report: • The Edina Transportation Commission (ETC) Policy was developed without knowledge of or attempt to assess community concerns and priorities. • The ETC Policy was developed without knowledge or attempt to assess how existing Edina Transportation Policy was or was not serving the City. • The ETC Policy conflicts with the Edina Transportation Plan and City of Edina Vision 20/20. • The ETC Policy fails to acknowledge the regional, national and international shift away from use of traffic calming for volume control toward use of traffic calming for speed control. • The ETC Policy fails to acknowledge the negative impacts of traffic calming on public safety. • The ETC Policy fails to acknowledge or protect the rights and interests of Edina residents who would be affected by traffic calming. • The ETC Policy Neighborhood Traffic Management Program requires notice to too small a geographic area or group or residents. Page 2 Minutes/Edina City Council/March 1,2005 • Measurement of traffic problems, public concern, and public approval of proposed solutions was too subjective. • The amount of agreement required advancing a study or test installation was completely inadequate. • The ETC Policy fails to inform the public adequately about functional street classification and the appropriate use of roadways. • The ETC Policy fails to recognize that traffic calming was no substitute for adequate City planning. Public Comment Robert Webb, 4516 Drexel Avenue, read a statement supporting the adoption of the proposed draft policy. Mr. Webb urged the Council to honor the work of the Transportation Commission by adopting the draft plan and allowing the Commission to get on with their work. Jonathan Gross, 4208 Grimes Avenue, stated his objection to the policy. He reviewed his understanding of the purpose of the policy and stated the proposed draft policy did not meet the goals. Ron Williamson, 4300 Eton Place, suggested six minor changes to the proposed draft policy in writing. He urged the Council to be cautious to not pit neighbor against neighbor when implementing the policy. Kittie O'Dea, 4610 Bruce Avenue, stated the Transportation Policy was needed to deal with increased concerns about safety, not driver convenience. Ms. O'Dea submitted nine written questions and urged adoption of the policy. Marie Thorpe, 4506 Edina Boulevard, Transportation Commission member, commented it should be remembered that Commissioner Bennett's report was a minority report from one member of the Commission. She noted the Transportation Commission represented the majority viewpoint of the other six members of the Commission. Ms. Thorpe added the Commission consulted many resources while developing the policy and followed a process similar to other commissions. Maria Fesenmaier, 5713 Concord Avenue, representing the Edina Community Center Neighborhood Association, commended the efforts of the Commission and offered her suggestions for improvements to the draft policy. Jennifer Janovy, 4016 Inglewood, stated she had served on the Traffic Task Force. Ms Janovy asked what would take precedence when the proposed draft policy conflicted with the Comprehensive Transportation Plan. Ms. Janovy urged the Council to listen to the minority report and not adopt the draft plan without significant revision. Angela Berger, 4809 West 60th Street, stated she was a new Edina resident formerly of Minneapolis and she feared pitting neighborhood against neighborhood. She urged the Council to not draft a policy that would create this dilemma. Andrea Hoppmann, 4324 Coolridge Avenue, St. Louis Park, stated she lived in the Browndale Neighborhood and expressed concern about the proposed policy notification area. She stated that she hoped to be notified of any traffic measures that would affect her neighborhood. Page 3 I Minutes/Edina City Council/March 1,2005 Elaine Bonn, 4382 Thielen Avenue, stated the traffic has increased greatly over the years. Ms. Bonn said she thought the proposed policy was a dichotomy of the minds. She felt the notice area should be expanded. Robert Knudson, 4375 Browndale, St. Louis Park, asked that his neighborhood be notified of any traffic calming affecting his neighborhood. Kelsey Smith, 4801 West 44th Street, stated that he believed that too few people could steer a neighborhood program,he had concerns with the proposed notification area and much concern about closure of streets. Council Discussion/Action Member Housh asked Chair Richards to comment on the concerns expressed over the proposed notification area in the draft policy. Chair Richards stated he felt people were rushing to judgment about the notice area. He said the Transportation Commission had considered several possibilities, but felt that the issue before the Commission would drive the area of notice. Far reaching issues would require notices to many more than a simple issue. He added that in his opinion the City has typically notified more people than necessary rather than fewer. Mr. Richards continued stating that he believed people have been heard and that was really all that could be asked of government. The decision when it has been made may not go the way the evening's speakers wished,but they have had the opportunity to speak. He urged keeping a citywide perspective when considering the draft policy. Further, Mr. Richards suggested that if the Council did not accept the work of the Transportation Commission perhaps they should seat a different set of Commissioners to redo that work. Member Swenson asked if Chair Richards viewed speed and volume control notification as different. Mr. Richards replied he felt the City would err on a broader notification area, but that in his opinion volume control would have a broader impact. Member Masica commented that she felt a critical piece was missing and that was who would be reviewing new development/redevelopment. Mr. Richards replied that the Planning Commission has worked well for many years and that the Transportation Commission would also review traffic on development/redevelopment requiring their attention when the level of the development/redevelopment triggered a review. Member Housh made a motion to close the public hearing. Member Swenson seconded the motion. Ayes: Housh,Hulbert,Masica,Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. Member Housh stated that he felt traffic to be the most contentious issue since he has been elected to Council. He stated he hated to see neighborhoods become the Hatfields and McCoys feuding over who has more needs. Member Housh suggested the Council consider adopting the proposed policy as drafted for a trial period. He added he felt it would be incorrect to not move ahead and let the Transportation Commission get on with their work. Member Housh made a motion to adopt the policy for a trial period of two years during which time no Neighborhood Traffic Management Plans would be looked at for either the Morningside or Country Club neighborhoods. Member Swenson seconded the motion. Ayes: Housh,Swenson Nays: Hulbert,Masica,Hovland Motion failed. Page 4 Minutes/Edina Cjq Council/March 1,2005 Member Swenson suggested that the definition of cut-through traffic should match in the draft policy and the Vision 20/20 document. She noted the traffic was a regional issue pointing out Bob O'Brien had just informed the Council vehicle registration had increased over twenty-four percent in ten years. Member Hulbert stated she believed the policy should be reviewed and adopted when it was the best product possible. She suggested amending any divisive items at this time. Member Masica suggested the neighborhood frustration might be due to an unsolvable situation created by the regional traffic congestion. However she agreed that there should be some review and tweaking of the draft policy. She expressed concern that perhaps the notification area needed to be different. Mayor Hovland thanked all the collaborators and agreed the draft plan should be the best product possible. He said he felt the policy was very close to the end product,but suggested taking some final written comments and postponing Council action until they could review the written comments and perhaps make some minor adjustments to the draft policy. This would allow the Council time to think more about the notice areas and other divisive components of the policy. Mayor Hovland stated he felt when the Council adopted the final plan no neighborhoods should be excluded from participation. Member Housh stated he felt this was not the best route to follow and that the Council should take action on the proposed plan and allow the Transportation Commission to get on with their work. Mayor Hovland made a motion to continue action on the proposed Draft Transportation Commission Policy until April 5, 2005, scheduling a special meeting to discuss potential revisions for 5:00 p.m. on March 8, 2005 and to receive written comments on the draft policy until 4:30 p.m. on March 8,2005. Member Masica seconded the motion. Ayes: Hulbert,Masica,Swenson,Hovland Nay: Housh Motion carried. *HEARING DATE SET OF MARCH 15, 2005, FOR AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - HAUGLAND COMPANIES (3901 - 3907 50TH STREET WEST AND 5000 - 5020 FRANCE AVENUE SOUTH) Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member Housh setting the hearing date of March 15, 2005, for an Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and Conditional Use Permit for Haugland Companies, 3901 - 3907 50th Street West and 5000-5020 France Avenue South. Motion carried on rollcall vote-five ayes. * RESOLUTION NO. 2005 - 18 APPROVING A LOT DIVISION FOR 6920 HILLSIDE LANE AND 5524 WEST 70TH STREET Member Masica introduced the following resolution and seconded by Member Housh and moved its approval: RESOLUTION NO. 2005-18 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LOT DIVISION FOR 6920 HILLSIDE LANE AND 5524 WEST 70TH STREET WHEREAS,the following described tracts of land constitute two separate parcels: Lot 19, Block 6, LA BUENA VISTA, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA,according to the recorded plat thereof,Hennepin County,Minnesota. Page 5 Minutes/Edina City Council/March 1, 2005 AND Lot 18, Block 6, LA BUENA VISTA,HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA,according to the recorded plat thereof,Hennepin County,Minnesota. WHEREAS,the owners of the described land desire to subdivide and combine said tracts in to the following described new and separate parcels (herein called"parcels") described as follows: PARCEL A: Lot 19, Block 6, LA BUENA VISTA, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA,according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Except that part of the southerly 5.00 feet of the said Lot 19 lying westerly of the northerly extension of the east line of Lot 18,said Block 6. PARCEL B: Lot 18, Block 6, LA BUENA VISTA, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, according to the recorded plat thereof,Hennepin County,Minnesota. Together with the southerly 5.00 feet of the Lot 19, said Block 6, lying westerly of the northerly extension of the east line of said Lot 18. WHEREAS, the requested subdivision is authorized under Code Section 810 and it has been determined that compliance with the Subdivision and Zoning Regulations of the City of Edina will create an unnecessary hardship and said newly created Parcels as separate tracts of land do not interfere with the Subdivision and Zoning Regulations as contained in the Edina City Code Sections 810 and 850; NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina, that the conveyance and ownership of the above described tracts of land (PARCEL A and PARCEL B) as separate tracts of land are hereby approved and the requirements and provisions of Code Sections 850 and 81- are hereby waived to allow said division and conveyance thereof as separate tracts of land but only to the extent permitted under Code Sections 810 and 850 subject to the limitations set out in Code Section 850 and said Ordinances are now waived for any other purpose or as to any other provisions thereof, and further subject,however,to the provision that no further subdivision be made of said Parcels unless made in compliance with the pertinent Ordinances of the City of Edina. Adopted this 1St day of March 2005. Motion carried on rollcall vote-five ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 2005-2 - AMENDING SECTION 1000 OF CITY CODE - CRIMES AND FORBIDDEN CONDUCT ADOPTED Mr. Hughes indicated that Ordinance No. 2005-2 provides for the adoption of a trespass ordinance within the City Code. Violations of this Ordinance would be punishable as a petty misdemeanor. The City presently charges trespassers under Minnesota Statutes. Our City Prosecutor and the Police Department feel that it would be more appropriate to charge violators,pursuant to the City Code,when possible. Member Masica inquired what were the current penalties for a misdemeanor charge opposed to a petty misdemeanor. Attorney Gilligan responded that a misdemeanor charge was up to 90 days and $750.00 fine and with a petty misdemeanor it was issuance of a citation and a fine. Member Masica made a motion, seconded by Member Housh approving Ordinance No. 2005-2 - Amending Section 1000 of City Code - Crimes and Forbidden Conduct as follows, with waiver of second reading: ORDINANCE NO. 2005-02 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1000 OF THE CITY CODE - CRIMES AND FORBIDDEN CONDUCT The City Council of the City of Edina ordains: Section 1. Section 1000 of the City Code is amended by adding a new Subsection 1000.14 as follows: 111000.14 Trespass. For purposes of this Subsection, the terms "premises", "building", "dwelling", and "owner or lawful possessor" have the meanings given to them under Minnesota Statutes 609.605. Page 6 Minutes/Edina City Council/March 1,2005 For purposes of this Subsection, the term " belief of property interest" shall mean a good faith belief that the person has a possessory interest in the property as an owner, tenant, lessee, licensee or invitee. A person who does not have a belief of property interest shall not: A. Trespass on the premises of another and refuse to depart from the premises on demand of the lawful possessor; or B. Occupy or enter the dwelling or locked or posted building of another, without consent of the owner or the consent of one who has the right to give consent, except in an emergency situation; or C. Return to the property of another within 30 days after being told to leave the property and not return if the person is without consent of one with authority to consent. Any person violating this Subsection upon conviction shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor. Section 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon passage and publication. First Reading: March 1, 2005 Second Reading: Waived Published: April 7, 2005 Attest Debra A. Mangen, City C k Ja es B. Hovland, Mayor Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert,Masica,Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-16 SUPPORTING HIGHWAY 100 IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Hughes informed the Council that recently the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) announced its intention to delay the reconstruction of Highway 100 through St. Louis Park until 2014. It had previously been scheduled to be reconstructed in 2010. Staff was of the opinion that this portion of Highway 100 provides a significant bottleneck for safe and efficient travel on Highway 100. The bottleneck contributes to cut-through traffic in the northeastern part of Edina. Resolution No. 2005-16 urges that MnDOT reprioritize the reconstruction of this critical segment of the regional roadway system. Mr. Hughes said he would be participating in a panel held by Twin West Chamber of Commerce regarding traffic concerns and business interests on March 11. On March 15, St. Louis Park was hosting a joint informational meeting for both St. Louis Park and Edina residents. Staff recommends adopting Resolution No. 2005-16. Member Masica questioned whether funding was available for this project. Mr. Hughes reminded the Council that Senator Michel was presently sponsoring a bill on funding. He noted that the purported delay was due in part to the delay of federal dollars. MnDOT has explained that the project has not been re-prioritized and other projects were coming in ahead of it. One exception was the Lafayette Bridge, which was moved up the list because of structural problems. Member Swenson made a motion approving Resolution No. 2005-16 Approving Highway 100 Improvements as presented. Resolution No. 2005-16 Resolution Supporting Reconstruction of Highway 100 and Opposing Delays in the Proposed Project Schedule Whereas, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDot) plans to reconstruct Highway 100 between 36th Street and Cedar Lake Road to expand the roadway to a six-lane freeway, replace the existing bridges to add an additional lane in each direction, rebuild the interchanges at Highway 7 and Minnetonka Boulevard, correct deficient bridge clearances, Page 7 Minutes/Edina City Council/March 1, 2005 improve drainage, address flooding problems under the railroad bridge, add water quality and retention ponds,add noise mitigation walls,and correct other deficiencies in the system;and Whereas, MnDot's 10-year plan called for the reconstruction to begin in 2005, was rescheduled to 2010,and is again proposed to be rescheduled to start no sooner than 2014;and Whereas, the City of Edina believes Highway 100 improvements are essential to the economic vitality and the quality of life in our community and the region at large for the following reasons: • Originally built in the mid-1930's, this section is part of the original beltway around the Twin Cities. Minimal work has occurred on this 2.1-mile stretch of roadway over the last 60 years. • This segment is the last four-lane section remaining on Highway 100 and is one of the busiest and most congested four-lane freeways in the metro area. Traffic volumes on this segment were over capacity in 2001 and are only getting worse. • Crash rates for this stretch of Highway 100 are second highest of all non-interstate roadways in Minnesota, with 25 percent of Highway 100 crashes occurring at the West 36th Street terminus. • Local neighborhoods in Edina and St. Louis Park are inundated with cars during peak drive-time hours. Cut-through traffic impacts the safe of our residents and their quality g P safety q tY of life. • The estimated project cost is $80 million for construction and $7 million for right-of-way acquisition. MnDOT has estimated that the delay to 2014 will increase project costs to at least$104 million. Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the City Council of the City of Edina supports reconstruction of Highway 100 and opposes delays in the proposed project schedule. ADOPTED: the 1st day of March 2005. Member Housh seconded the motion. Ayes: Housh, Hulbert,Masica,Swenson,Hovland Motion carried. ON-SALE INTOXICATING, CLUB ON-SALE AND SUNDAY SALE LIQUOR LICENSES APPROVED Mr. Hughes presented a list of restaurants holding On-Sale Intoxicating, Club On-Sale and Sunday Sale licenses which were recommended for approval. He explained that applications for renewal have been reviewed by the Edina Police Department. Paperwork has been submitted from all applicants in accordance with City Ordinances and State Statutes and license fees have been paid. Sidney's Restaurant license was conditioned upon receiving proof that tax delinquency issues have been resolved with the State of Minnesota. Mr. Hughes stated that one licensee, Ikasu Sushi Bar, had not completed necessary paperwork in time to be included with the other renewals and would be presented at a later date. Member Swenson inquired if liquor licenses for Edina were comparable to surrounding cities. Mr. Hughes said when other cities were surveyed; Edina was in the middle with licensing costs. Member Swenson asked when fees would be studied. Mr. Hughes said all fees were examined in the fall. Member Housh made a motion to approve renewals for the following: ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY SALE: California Pizza Kitchen, Eden Avenue Grill, Lakeshore Grill, Louis XIII, Maggiano's Little Italy,P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Romano's Macaroni Grill, Ruby Tuesday,Tejas, and The Cheesecake Factory; and Sidney's Restaurant conditioned upon tax issues being resolved Page 8 Minutes/Edina City Council/March 1,2005 with the State of Minnesota; and _CLUB ON-SALE and SUNDAY SALE: Edina Country Club, and Interlachen Country Club. Member Masica seconded the motion. Ayes: Housh, Hulbert,Masica,Swenson,Hovland Motion carried. ON-SALE WINE LICENSE RENEWALS APPROVED Mr. Hughes presented the list of restaurants holding On-Sale Wine and On-Sale Beer Licenses recommended for approval. He noted that when establishments receive both an On-Sale Wine License and an On-Sale 3.2 Beer License, they might, per State Statute with no further license, sell strong beer in their restaurants. Mr. Hughes reported that all necessary documentation has been submitted for renewal, fees collected, and the Police Department has recommended renewal. i Mr. Housh asked how often compliance checks were made on licensees. Mr. Siitari said that compliance checks were done twice annually with a decoy and uniformed officers do a walk-through monthly. Mr. Hughes noted that the same compliance checks were done at City facilities holding liquor licenses. Member Masica made a motion to approve issuance of ON-SALE WINE and ON-SALE 3.2 BEER licenses as follows: Alfred's Cafe, Beaujo's Bistro, Chapati, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Chuck E. Cheese's, D'Amico and Sons, Edina Grill, Good Earth Restaurant, Pizzeria Uno, Residence Inn Edina, Szechuan Star Restaurant, and Yorktown Cinema Grill. Member Swenson seconded the motion. Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica,Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. 3.2 BEER LICENSES RENEWALS APPROVED Mr. Hughes presented a list of applicants for renewal of their 3.2 beer licenses, both On-Sale and Off-Sale, All necessary documentation has been submitted for renewal, fees have been collected and the Police Department has recommended approval. Member Housh made a motion approving issuance of beer license renewals as follows: ON-SALE 3.2 BEER LICENSES: Davanni's Pizza/Hoagies, TJ's Family Restaurant; OFF-SALE 3.2 LICENSES: Cub Foods, Holiday Stationstore #217, Jerry's Foods, Speedway Superamerica LLC. Member Swenson seconded the motion. Ayes: Housh, Hulbert,Masica,Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. 'RESOLUTION NO. 2005-17 APPROVED FOR SOUND WALL CONSTRUCTION WITH MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, CITY IMPROVEMENT NUMBERS SA- 10, SA-11, SA-9 Member Masica made a motion, seconded by Member Housh approving Resolution No. 2005-17 as presented: RESOLUTION NO. 2005-17 BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Edina, enter into Mn/DOT Agreement No. 87602-R with the State of Minnesota,Department of Transportation for the following purposes: To provide for payment by the City to the State of the City's share of the costs for Vernon Avenue South, and noise walls No. 2, No. 3, and No. 5 construction and other associated construction to be performed upon, along and adjacent to Trunk Highway No. 100 from Excelsior Boulevard to 200 feet south of Minnehaha Creek within the corporate City limits under State Project No. 2734-40(T.H. 100=005). IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute the Agreement and any amendments to the Agreement. Page 9 Minutes/Edina City Council/March 1,2005 Ayes: Housh,Hulbert,Masica,Swenson,Hovland Motion carried. *CONFIRMATION OF CLAIMS PAID Member Masica made a motion and Member Housh seconded the motion approving payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated February 17, 2005, and consisting of 29 pages: General Fund $394,098.76, CDBG Fund $10,700.00; Communications Fund $1,626.77; Working Capital Fund $98,086.15; Construction Fund $8,618.53; Art Center Fund $3,179.51; Golf Dome Fund $14,207.96; Aquatic Center Fund $115.16; Golf Course Fund $13,000.64; Ice Arena Fund $32,924.32 Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund $30,367.92; Liquor Fund $110,456.29; Utility Fund $234,168.42; Storm Sewer Fund $15,100.07; PSTF Fund$26,040.00;TOTAL $992,690.50; and for approval of payment of claims dated February 23, 2005, and consisting of 28 pages: General Fund $89,584.93; Communications Fund $8,678.05; Working Capital Fund $5,171.05; Construction Fund $3,310.54; Art Center Fund $17,454.60; Golf Dome Fund $1,962.97, Aquatic Center Fund $325.58; Golf Course Fund $7,196.16; Ice Arena Fund $3,746.53; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund $8,077.84; Liquor Fund $176,769.18; Utility Fund $319,991.94;PSTF Fund$2,427.36;TOTAL$644,696.73. Motion carried on rollcall vote-five ayes. There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovland declared the meeting adjourned at 11:20 P.M. City Clerk Page 10