HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-05-03 Council Regular Meeting MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
MAY 3,2005
7:00 P.M.
ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Housh, Hulbert, Masica, and Mayor Hovland.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Motion made by Member Housh and seconded by
Member Masica approving the Council Consent Agenda as presented.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Housh,Hulbert, Masica, Hovland
Motion carried.
MAY 15 - 21, 2005 PROCLAIMED AS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) WEEK
Mayor Hovland proclaimed the week of May 15 - 21, 2005, as Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Week in Edina in honor and recognition of the valuable contributions made by the Edina
Emergency Medical Service Providers to the health and well-being of our citizens.
Member Masica made a motion proclaiming May 15-21, 2005, as Emergency Medical Services
Week in Edina. Member Housh seconded the motion.
Ayes: Housh,Hulbert, Masica, Hovland
Motion carried.
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK PROCLAIMED FOR MAY 15 - 21, 2005 Mayor Hovland
proclaimed the week of May 15 - 21, 2005, as National Public Works Week in Edina and called
upon all citizens to recognize the contributions that public works officials make every day to our
health, safety, comfort and quality of life.
Member Housh made a motion proclaiming the week of May 15-21 as National Public Works
Week in Edina. Member Hulbert seconded the motion.
Ayes: Housh,Hulbert, Masica. Hovland
Motion carried.
2005 HERITAGE PRESERVATION MONTH PROCLAIMED Mayor Hovland proclaimed the
month of May as Preservation Month in the City of Edina and encouraged residents to recognize
and participate in fostering local pride and maintaining community character in our City.
Member Masica made a motion proclaiming May 2005 as Heritage Preservation Month in
Edina. Member Hulbert seconded the motion.
Ayes: Housh,Hulbert, Masica, Hovland
Motion carried.
2005 HERITAGE AWARD PRESENTED Garold Nyberg, Chair of the Edina Heritage
Preservation Board, presented the Morningside Neighborhood with the 2005 Heritage Award in
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recognition of their 1001h anniversary, and acknowledged Morningside's contributions to the
history,culture and community of the City of Edina.
No formal Council action was taken.
*MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 19, 2005, AND BOARD OF APPEAL
AND EQUALIZATION MINUTES OF APRIL 25, 2005, APPROVED Motion made by Member
Housh and seconded by Member Masica, approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
the Edina City Council for April 19, 2005, and Board of Appeal and Equalization Minutes for
April 25,2005.
Motion carried on rollcall vote-four ayes.
*PUBLIC HEARING FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROTECT - BRIDGE LANE AND
TOWNES ROAD - IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-312, CONTINUED TO TUNE 7, 2005 Motion
made by Member Housh and seconded by Member Masica approving the continuation of the
roadway improvement project for Bridge Lane and Townes Road, Improvement No. BA-312,
continued to June 7,2005.
Motion carried on rollcall vote -four ayes.
*PUBLIC HEARING FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROTECT - SHANNON DRIVE -
IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-329, CONTINUED TO TUNE 7, 2005 Motion made by Member
Housh and seconded by Member Masica approving the continuation of the roadway
improvement project on Bridge Lane and Townes Road, Improvement No. BA-329, to June 7,
2005.
Motion carried on rollcall vote -four ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-34 ADOPTED GRANTING VACATION OF PUBLIC STREET
CONTINUED FROM APRIL 19, 2005 - Affidavits of Notice were presented, approved and
ordered place on file.
Engineer Presentation
Engineer Houle explained the developer of the Pukwana Townhomes had requested the City
vacate the street right-of-way for Pukwana Lane adjacent to 5125 West 49th Street to allow the
platting and development of some townhomes on his property. Mr. Houle stated Time Warner,
Centerpoint Energy, Qwest and Xcel Energy have all approved the request conditioned upon the
developer relocating the existing private overhead utilities. Mr. Houle added staff recommended
the approval of the requested vacation with the following conditions: relocating the above
mentioned private utilities, recording the Final Plat of Pukwana Townhomes, and execution of a
Developer's Agreement for Pukwana Townhomes covering the installation of the City's utilities.
Public Comment
No one appeared to comment.
Member Masica made a motion seconded by Member Hulbert to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica,Hovland.
Motion carried.
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Member Housh made a motion introducing the following resolution and moving its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.2005-34
VACATING PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
PUKWANA LANE
WHEREAS, a motion of the City Council, on the 7th day of September,2004,fixed a date
for a public hearing on a proposed vacation of utility easements;and
WHEREAS, two weeks published and posted notice of said hearing was given and the
hearing was continued to October 19, 2004, November 1 and 16, 2004, and December 7, 2004,
when it was continued indefinitely until the proponent requests notice be published;
WHEREAS, two weeks published and posted notice of said hearing was given and the
hearing was held May 3, 2005, at which time all persons desiring to be heard were given an
opportunity to be heard thereon;and
WHEREAS,the Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City and of the public
that said vacation be made; and
WHEREAS, the Council considered the extent the vacation affects existing easements
within the area of the vacation and the extent to which the vacation affects the authority of any
person, corporation, or municipality owning or controlling electric, telephone or cable
television poles and lines, gas and sewer lines, or water pipes, mains, and hydrants on or
under the area of the proposed vacation to continue maintaining the same, or to enter upon
such easement area or portion thereof vacated to maintain,repair,replace,remove or otherwise
attend thereto;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina,
Hennepin County, Minnesota, that the following described public utility easements are
hereby vacated effective as of May 3,2005.
PROPOSED LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY TO BE
VACATED:
A 25-foot wide strip of land lying east of the Minneapolis,Northfield and
Southern R.R. between West 49th Street and Vernon Avenue in Section 28,
Township 117, Range 21,Hennepin County,Minnesota.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the aforementioned vacation shall be conditioned
upon: 1) Recording Final Plat of Pukwana Townhomes; 2) Execution of Developer's
Agreement for installation of City's Utilities; and 3) Developer relocating existing private
utilities of Time Warner, Centerpoint Energy, Qwest and Xcel Energy as necessary.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is authorized and directed to cause a
notice of completion of proceedings to be prepared, entered in the transfer record of the
County Auditor, and filed with the County Recorder, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes,
Section 412.851.
Passed and adopted this 3rd day of May 2005.
Member Hulbert seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica,Hovland
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 850-A26 ADOPTED GRANTING FINAL REZONING AND
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-35 ADOPTED APPROVING FINAL PLAT MARK
TONES/PUKWANA TOWNHOME LLC DEVELOPMENT (5125 49TH STREET WEST);
CONTINUED FROM APRIL 19, 2005 Affidavits of Notice were presented, approved and
ordered place on file.
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Presentation by Planner
Planner Larsen stated the proponent has submitted plans and a plat requesting final approvals
for Pukwana Townhomes. He said the plans submitted were complete and consistent with the
plans given preliminary approval. Mr. Larsen noted the plan would require one ten-foot setback
variance from the railroad right-of-way resulting from shifting the building footprint ten feet
westerly to provide for snow storage, landscaping and to protect the existing retaining wall on
the adjacent property.
Mark Jones, 4801 School Road, briefly reviewed the proposed townhomes using a graphic
depiction of the exterior colors and materials. He stated the exterior materials would include
stucco, brick and concrete boards; and would be substantially as shown on the plans submitted
for the final approval.
Member Masica asked if the townhomes would be built with details per the graphics shown to
Council. Mr.Jones described the changes to the stairways and pediments.
Mayor Hovland asked if a final materials list had been submitted to the Planning Department,
whether Mr. Jones had brought any exterior materials samples and what type of windows would
be used. Mr. Larsen said he believed the Planning Department had received the materials list.
Mr. Jones said he planned on installing double hung windows, perhaps Marvin but the final
windows had not been chosen.
Mayor Hovland asked Mr. Jones to concur for the record that his townhome development would
have brick and stucco exterior materials with accents concrete boards in the colors as shown on
plans displayed before the Council. Mr. Jones stated he would concur with using the materials as
shown.
Public Comment
No one appeared to make public comment.
Member Masica made a motion, seconded by member Hulbert to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica,Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Housh made a motion to grant second reading to Ordinance No. 850-A-26 as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 850-A-26
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (NO.850)
BY REZONING PROPERTY TO
PLANNED RESIDENCE DISTRICT- 3
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA,MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
Section 1. Subsection 850.06 of Section 850 of the Edina City Code is amended by
adding the following thereto:
The extent of the Planned Residence District 3, PRD-3 is enlarged by the addition of the
following described property:
Lots 7 and 8, Block 4, TINGDALE BROS. BROOKSIDE, HENNEPIN COUNTY
MINNESOTA,
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and
VACATED PUKWANA LANE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS
A 25-foot wide strip of land lying east of the Minneapolis, Northfield and
Southern R.R. between West 49th Street and Vernon Avenue in Section 28,
Township 117,Range 21, Hennepin County,Minnesota.
The extent of the Single Dwelling Unit District, R-1 is reduced by removing the
property described above.
Section 2. Effective Date: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon adoption
and publication according to the law.
Adopted this 3rd day of May 2005
First Reading: August 17,2004
Second Reading: May 3, 2005
Published: May 19,2005
Attest
Debra A. Mangen, City Jerk - James B. Hovland, Mayor
Rollcall:
Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Masica made a motion, seconded by Member Hulbert introducing the following
resolution and moving its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-35
GRANTING FINAL PLAT
APPROVAL TO TINGDALE BROS.
BROOKSIDE 2ND ADDITION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that that certain
plat entitled, "TINGDALE BROS. BROOKSIDE 2ND ADDITION", platted by Mark A. Jones,
and Denise M. Jones, husband and wife, Farzad Fereshekhou, single, and intersavings Bank,
FSB, A Minnesota Corporation, and presented at the regular meeting of the City Council on
May 3, 2005, be and is hereby granted final plat approval conditioned upon Subdivision
Dedication of$19,200.
Passed and adopted this 3rd day of May 2005.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Hovland
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 2005-03 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE ALLOWING
RESIDENTIAL IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AS CONDITIONAL USE RESOLUTION NO.
2005- 36 GRANTING FINAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - HAUGLAND COMPANIES -
3901-3907 WEST 50TH STREET AND 5000-5020 FRANCE AVENUE SOUTH - RETAIL AND
RESIDENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT; CONTINUED FROM APRIL 19, 2005 Affidavits of Notice
were presented, approved and ordered place on file.
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Mayor Hovland stated action on redevelopment proposed for 3901-3907 West 5011, Street and
5000-5020 France Avenue had been continued to allow the proponent time to fine-tune the
proposed plans.
Presentation by Proponent
Gene Haugland, Haugland Companies, explained the changes made to the proposed building
since the last Council meeting. Mr. Haugland said the corner curve had been scaled back and the
cornice cut down. The windows on the curved area are more residential and all windows with
the exception of the curved area will be double hung. All glass will be clear. At the retail level
each space will be left to the individual tenant for design. The proposed exterior brick colors
have been softened from the previous plan. Mr. Haugland pointed out that the proposed
building would be approximately two feet further back from France Avenue that the existing
building,with a corresponding widening of the France Avenue sidewalk.
Member Hulbert asked the total height of the proposed building. Mr. Haugland said he believed
it would be the same as the Edina Theatre,which was fifty feet high. Member Hulbert expressed
her concern over the height of the building.
Mayor Hovland asked the proponent to comment on the exterior materials intended for use in
the proposed project.
Mr. Haugland introduced the project's architect from the Opus Company.
John Albers, 4440 York Avenue Linden Hills, Opus, Project Architect displayed samples of the
brick proposed for use in the project. He explained there were three families of soft earth tone
bricks intended for the project. He said the most intense color would be used in the commercial
portion of the projects with the other colors alternating throughout the condominium portion.
Mayor Hovland commented that Member Swenson had voiced concern about the glass proposed
for the ground floor. Mr. Albers stated the glass would be clear glass, but noted that there would
be precast cement for about eighteen inches from the ground to where the glass would begin. He
said this would accommodate snow removal and other maintenance equipment.
Public Comment
Hosmer Brown, 7004 West Shore Drive, stated he has been a long time Edina resident, business
owner and business operator in the 501h and France Business area. Mr. Brown expressed his
concerns relative to the proposed development including: setting a precedent, traffic and size of
new building. He expressed concern with the access to the underground garages and the
potential for difficulty with access for deliveries, trash pick-up, and maintenance.
Cheryl Appledorn, 4101 West 48th Street, said she feared the project would change the
neighborhood in a big way. Ms. Appledorn said the area was not blighted so she felt it was not
necessary to redevelop it. She stated neighbors did not get noticed until action had already taken
place. Ms. Appledorn said she felt the rendering gave a false impression because it depicted the
proposed building as shorter than the Edina Theatre sign.
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Dick Curtin, 6310 Maclntyre Point, stated three months ago he had many questions regarding the
proposed redevelopment. He stated most have been answered and resolved; adding that he
supported the proposed redevelopment and thought it would be good for the corner. Mr. Curtin
noted that change is difficult even if it was a good change.
Member Hulbert shared pictures she took with the Council while on a fact-finding trip to the site
of the proposed redevelopment. Member Hulbert showed a photograph of herself in front of the
50-foot wall of the Edina Theatre depicting the scale of how high fifty feet would stand. She also
showed pictures of the current Moeller Jewelry Store with a grid drawn on top to demonstrate
the height of the proposed new building. Member Hulbert expressed her concern with the size
and scale of the project.
Joni Bennett, 4003 Lynn Avenue, stated she was a member of the Edina Transportation
Commission, and related how the Transportation Commission had reviewed the proposal after
the Planning Commission had already acted. Ms. Bennett stated she felt the issue of congestion
should be dealt with before a redevelopment project of the scale proposed would be considered
for approval.
Council Discussion/Action
Member Masica asked Mr. Haugland how he was willing to compensate the City for the loss of
three parking spaces to allow the residential portion of his project access to their underground
garages. Mr. Haugland stated he would be willing to paint the exterior of the Edina Parking
Ramp located between his building and Lund's to a softer taupe color.
Mayor Hovland asked about the proposed signage on the retail portion of the project. Mr.
Haugland responded it was his intention to keep all retail signage below the building's cornice
on the first level. He added that all signage would comply with Edina's sign ordinance. Mr.
Haugland said it was not his intent to allow a cookie cutter appearance of signs.
Mayor Hovland reiterated the concerns expressed over the height of the proposed building and
asked for a comparison of the proposed building to the Pinehurst Building. Mr. Haugland said
he could understand concern over the new building, but he pointed out the building at the upper
stories was stepped back several feet from the street level. He pointed out the undulating walls
with the terraces, which he felt would project an interesting appearance. Mr. Larsen said the
Pinehurst building was approximately 35 feet to the second floor, 50 feet to the top of the cap and
60 feet to the spire.
Mayor Hovland asked for comments over the ingress/egress concerns. Mr. Haugland said that
to a certain degree ingress/egress was not easy, but was a trade off of the available options and
he said he believed that as proposed it was much better coming through the City's ramp than out
to France Avenue. Mr. Haugland pointed out the alley would be used by many entities plus the
trash collection.
Mayor Hovland noted residents liked the corner as it was presently and asked why the changes
had been proposed. Mr. Haugland explained the condition of the buildings warranted
rebuilding. He added the floor heights for each building was different making it difficult for the
retailers.
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Member Masica thanked Member Hulbert for her work reviewing the proposed development.
She stated she felt there were several mitigating factors in favor of the project and pointed out the
increased setback on France plus the stepping back of the upper stories. Member Masica stated
she felt the area would be developed and it was in the best interest of the City to ensure the
project was high quality. She said she believed the developer had demonstrated that they would
build a quality building and enhance the area, concluding she would support the project.
Member Housh stated he believed the proposed project would be a good development for the
City. He said he felt Gene Haugland was a good developer and reminded the Council that Mr.
Haugland could have built a much larger building, but in his opinion the proposed building will
improve the area in the future.
Member Hulbert said she has heard from many constituents concerned over the potential loss of
the small town feel that makes Edina so unique. She stated she felt the proposed development
was too large and would overwhelm the corner. Member Hulbert felt the corner could support a
three-story development, but four stories were too high. She stated she would not support the
project.
Mayor Hovland said he thinks all residents know the 50th and France area was the premiere retail
center in the Metropolitan area. He added future development was going to be a matter of
balance. Mayor Hovland reiterated that Mr. Haugland could have requested to build 22,000
square feet of commercial space, but instead has proposed a very well designed retail and
residential project fitting the area. He added that he believed Edina had a very urban feel and the
people who move into the 23 condos would be those who want a pedestrian life style where they
can walk to restaurants and retailers. Mayor Hovland applauded Mr. Haugland for setting a new
development standard.
Member Housh made a motion to grant second reading to Ordinance No. 2005-3 as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 2005-3
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 850
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
BY ADDING RESIDENTIAL DWELLING
UNITS AS A CONDITIONAL USE IN THE
PCD-1,2 AND 3 ZONING DISTRICTS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA,MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
Section 1. Subsection 850.16 of Section 850 of the Edina City Code is amended by
adding the following new Subd. 6 and renumbering existing Subd. 6-11:
" Subd. 6. Conditional Uses in PCD-1, PCD-2 and PCD-3.
Residential dwelling units above principal uses."
Section 2. Subd. 12, of Subsection 850.16 is further amended by adding thereto:
O. Standards for residential dwelling units.
1. No part of any dwelling unit shall be located at street grade.
2. The floor area of the building used for residential purposes shall be
exempt from the Floor Area requirements of the underlying district.
3. Dwelling units with a floor area of 1,500 square feet or less shall
provide a minimum of 1.25 fully enclosed parking spaces per unit.
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Dwelling units exceeding 1,500 square feet shall provide a minimum of
1.5 fully enclosed parking spaces per unit.
Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its
adoption and publication according to the law.
First Reading: March 15, 2005
Second Reading: May 3,2005
Published: May 19,2005
i.
Attest —
Debra A. Mangen, CAty Clerk - James B. Hovland,Mayor
Member Masica seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Housh, Masica, Hovland
Nay: Hulbert
Motion carried.
Member Housh introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-36
GRANTING APPROVAL OF A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO HAUGLAND COMPANIES
3901-3907 WEST 50TH STREET AND 5000-5020 FRANCE AVENUE SOUTH
WHEREAS, the procedural requirements of Code Section 850 (the Zoning Ordinance)
have been met; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the Findings as required by Code Section No.
850.04 Subd. 4 have been satisfied:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council hereby grants
approval of a Conditional Use Permit to Haugland Companies, 3901-3907 West 501h Street and
5000-5020 France Avenue South, to allow dwelling units in the PCD-2 Planned Commercial
District, with the following conditions: 1) Platting the property to incorporate all easement
vacations and dedications; 2) Developer's Agreement covering utility work and restoration of
streets and walks; a 3) Watershed District permits, 4) Building components shall be as
presented to Council; 5) Developer shall paint the City's Parking ramp to specifications of the
City; and 6) No signage above the first floor of the building.
Passed and adopted this 3rd day of May.
Member Masica seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Housh, Masica, Hovland
Nay: Hulbert
Motion carried.
*BID AWARDED FOR 2005 TREATMENT OF LAKES AND PONDS Motion made by
Member Housh and seconded by Member Masica for award of bid for treatment of lakes and
ponds for 2005 to recommended low bidder, Lake Management,Inc., at$25,234.11.
Motion carried on rollcall vote -four ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR EIGHT NIGHT VISION UNITS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Motion made by Member Housh and seconded by Member Masica for award of bid for eight
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(8) Night Vision Units to sole bidder, Blue Line Gear with funding at $27,210.75 paid for by
private donor.
Motion carried on rollcall vote-four ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR SINGLE AXLE TRUCK CHASSIS FOR THE STREET DEPARTMENT
Motion made by Member Housh and seconded by Member Masica for award of bid for one
single axle chassis for public works to recommended sole bidder, Boyer Trucks, Inc., under
State Contract#433621 at$54,717.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote-four ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR HOOK TRUCK SYSTEM FOR THE STREET DEPARTMENT Motion
made by Member Housh and seconded by Member Masica for award of bid for one "hook
truck" system for the street department to recommended sole bidder,J Craft, Inc., at$80,833.50
under State Contract#433312.
Motion carried on rollcall vote-four ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT - 5900 BLOCK OF CONCORD
AVENUE AND ASHCROFT AVENUE (CONTRACT NO. ENG 05-3) Motion made by
Member Housh and seconded by Member Masica for award of bid for Contract No. Eng. 05-3,
Storm Sewer Improvement for 5900 Block of Concord Avenue and Ashcroft Avenue,
Improvement No. STS-287,to recommended low bidder,Ro-So Contracting at$116,659.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote -four ayes.
RENEWAL OF CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN BLOOMINGTON AND EDINA FOR
COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES Karen Zeleznack, Bloomington Public Health Services,
1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, informed the Council that the contract agreement
between Bloomington and Edina for Community Health Services has a three percent increase
from the 2004 Bloomington contract agreement. This is due to changes in programming and
reporting requirements. Community health services will be delivered through senior health
promotions, vulnerable adult assessments, public health nurse clinics, high-risk home
assessments, and community health educational opportunities.
Member Masica questioned if the difference between the 2005 Community Health Services Grant
funding of $121,198 and the Bloomington contract agreement of $156,180 is a budgeted item. Mr.
Hughes said that yes it is a budgeted item.
Member Hulbert inquired where Bloomington Public Health Services gets their referrals. Ms.
Zeleznack said from social services, the police department, the senior center, or a community
member.
Member Masica made a motion to approve the Community Health Services Agreement with
Bloomington Public Health Division for $160,865 for calendar year 2005. Member Housh
seconded the motion.
Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Hovland
Motion carried.
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'RENEWAL OF CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN BLOOMINGTON AND EDINA FOR
PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS Member Housh made a motion, seconded by Member
Masica approving renewal of a contract agreement between Bloomington and Edina for Public
Health Preparedness for 2005.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
APPOINTMENT MADE TO HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD Mayor Hovland indicated
his intention to appoint Arlene Forrest to fill an unexpired term to February 1, 2006, on the
Heritage Preservation Board.
Mayor Hovland made a motion to appoint Arlene Forrest to fill the unexpired term to
February 1, 2006, on the Heritage Preservation Board. Member Masica seconded the motion.
Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Hovland
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-33 APPROVED - DECLARING TRANSPORTATION ISSUES A
PRIORITY Mayor Hovland explained that a resolution had been provided to the Council as the
result of work by the regional council of mayors from the eleven county metropolitan area.
Transportation is the main concern of the mayors. They prepared a resolution for consideration
by councils in the eleven county area calling upon the leaders in the executive and legislative
branches to create a long-term solution both with respect to public transit and road and bridge
systems. The resolution would be an encouraging factor to do something in the 2005 legislative
session.
Member Masica introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-33
DECLARING TRANSPORTATION ISSUES A PRIORITY
Whereas, too many Minnesotans unnecessarily lose time and money due to traffic
gridlock: Metropolitan area drivers each absorb a "congestion tax" of over $700 per year, and
collectively waste over 93 million gallons of fuel annually; and
Whereas, one million additional people are expected to live in the metropolitan region
in the next two decades,further exacerbating our already unacceptable traffic congestion;and
Whereas, Minnesota's investment in roads and transit continues to fall behind our peer
metropolitan regions in the United States; and
Whereas, congested and unsafe roads hinder economic prosperity, erode quality of life,
and complicate numerous aspects of life in Minnesota: parents spend less time with their kids
and more time in traffic, emergency vehicles take longer to respond, and truckloads of
consumer goods increase in price as commercial vehicles are unduly delayed moving freight
from origin to destination; and
Whereas, solving our transportation problem is a complex and long-term challenge that
will require various strategies; and
Whereas, Minnesota needs to adequately and strategically expand both its transit
system and roads with predictable, accountable, and long-term funding sources;and
Whereas, new transportation financing must prioritize public transit within a
comprehensive, multi-modal, interconnected transportation system that serves the 11-county
metro area; and that light rail and commuter rail lines, along with expanded bus service, be
expanded to support the population and businesses in our fast-growing region; and
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Whereas, urgent, courageous and visionary leadership is vital to forging a sustainable,
long-term transportation plans for our state and region. This leadership must drive progress
on such a long-range plan and maintain accountability for the process to the public.
Therefore, Be It Resolved that,as elected leaders representing cities in Minnesota's fast-
growing 11-county metropolitan region, we hereby declare our belief that transportation has
become one of the most vexing problems facing our communities and state and requires
urgent attention from our state's leaders. We call upon the leaders in the legislative and
executive branches to create a long-term solution to our transportation needs, and to do so in
the 2005 legislative session.
Adopted this 3rd day of May 2005.
Member Hulbert seconded the motion.
Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Hovland
Motion carried.
TECHNICAL CORRECTION APPROVED TO APRIL 11, 2005, BOARD OF REVIEW
MINUTES Manager Hughes noted that information from a late submission to the April 11, 2005,
Board of Review Minutes had inadvertently been omitted.
Member Housh made a motion approving the technical correction to the April 11, 2005, Board
of Review Minutes as presented. Member Hulbert seconded the motion.
Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Hovland
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 April 20, 2005, and consisting of 27 pages: General Fund $75,597.71;
Communications Fund $14,987.49; Working Capital Fund $8,829.62; Construction Fund
$18,227.82; Art Center Fund $407.88; Golf Dome Fund $1,671.68; Aquatic Center Fund $41.29;
Golf Course Fund $28,974.05; Ice Arena Fund $1,952.81; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund
$11,841.88; Liquor Fund $103,983.02; Utility Fund $393,364.04; Storm Sewer Fund $8,122.83;
Recycling Fund $33,874.00; TOTAL $701,876.12; and for approval of payment of claims dated
April 27, 2005, and consisting of 37 pages: General Fund $522,453.05; Communications Fund
$9,353.28; Working Capital Fund $34,240.46; Art Center Fund $18,546.58; Golf Dome Fund
$3,596.30; Aquatic Center Fund $322.64; Golf Course Fund $14,198.65; Ice Arena Fund
$21,346.05; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund $7,888.28; Liquor Fund $191,104.27, Utility
Fund$147,727.68; Storm Sewer Fund$60,120.73;PSTF Fund$1,383.34; TOTAL$1,032,281.31.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
DESIGNATION AND RESERVE OF FUND BALANCE APPROVED Manager Hughes voiced
pleasure with the financial year for 2004. He recommended a transfer of liquor contributions that
were scheduled to enter the General Fund, in the amount of $666,500 be transferred to the
revolving fund. This would allow funding for the Capital Improvement Plan in 2006 and in
future years.
Following a Council discussion, Member Housh made a motion to approve the recommended
designation of the 2004 Fund Balance as presented. Member Hulbert seconded the motion.
Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Hovland
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Motion carried.
*PETITION RECEIVED FROM BRUCE CARLSON - REQUESTING WATERMAIN AT 6201
INTERLACHEN BOULEVARD Member Housh made a motion accepting a petition from
Bruce Carlson, 1440 Bavarian Shore Drive, Chaska, MN, requesting a watermain at 6201
Interlachen Boulevard, and referring the petition to Engineering for processing as to
feasibility.
Motion carried on rollcall vote -four ayes.
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovland declared the meeting
adjourned at 9:32 P.M.
ty Clerk
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