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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR 3IEETING OF THE EDXNA
VTLLAGE COUNCIL, HEL~ MONDAY, kEBRUARY 29, 1960
AT 7 :00 P .M. , IN' THE EDINA VILLAGE HbL
Members answering Rollcall were Dickson-, Kohler,' Tupa and Bredesen.
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MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of February 8, 1960 were approved as submitted, by
motion Dickson, seconded by Tupa and carried.
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED TREE TRIMMING IMPROVEMENT. Pursuant to Affidavit of
Publication of "Notice of Hearing" published in Edina-Morningside Courker on
February 18 and 25, 1960, said affidavit having' been presented to Council, approved
as to form and ordered placed on file, Mayor Bredesen called Public Hearing on the
matter of trimming boulevard trees in the areas listed in said notice. Estimate
of cost given in the Notice was $22,500, it being proposed to assess all lots in
these neighborhoods at approximately $25 per lot, but Manager Hyde explained that
the low bid on this project is much less than the estimate, and that the proposed
assessment based on bid would be approximately $14.75 to $15 per lot.
Young, 5804 York Ave., voiced his objection on the proposed assessment, stating he
has no boulevard trees to trim; therefore receives no benefit.
that the matter of tree trimming is thought to be a general benefit, and that it
is common practice to assess all neighborhood properties. Mr. H. P. Albrecht,
4515 Browndale, expressed himself as being heartily in favor of the project provided
his trees get some trimming--that, last time, Browndale trees were not well trimmed.
Council explained that supervision for this project will rest with Mr. French, Parks
and Recreation Director, and his Foreman who is an experienced dree man--that a much
better over-all job is expected than six'years ago.
explained that he had his trees trimmed last spring and does not want a further
assessment. It was explained that credit will be given to any residents who have
had such work done within a year and who will present receipted bills for same to
the Village office. One gentleman, at 5912 Beard Avenue, explained that he has
no tree to be trimmed, and feels that the same base should be applied to his lot
as to Mr. Bucher's. He asked to be allowed to go on record as favoring a "per
tree" assessment and not the proposed "per lot" assessment. Mr. Carpenter, 5121
Indianola Avenue, inquired about Dutch Elm Disease, and Mr. French explained that
one of the very best ways to guard against this blight is to keep the trees trimmed
and pruned and free from dead wood. Mr. Cox, 5001 Bruce, stated that he is very
much in favor of any program which will save the American Elm; and Mr. Huber of
Huber Tree Service asked that all persons present be placed on notice that the
trimming of boulevard elms, alone, will not curb Dutch Elm Disease--that trees on
private properties must also be trimmed . Trustee Tupa inquired as to the best time
for trimming and was informed that elms may be trimmed at any time. The owner at
5924 Beard Avenue, told council that there are no trees on the West side of the
street and that the boundary of the assessable district should be the middle of this
street. Council promised to give this matter some consideration, but told the
gentleman that it could be decided at the assessment hearing. Clerk presented a
file of letters received during the week in response to the Notice of Hearing,
being as follows: Letters of Assent - From F.O. Selseth, 4912 Maple Road, and from
Cliff Lutz, 4504 Moorland Ave.
Ave., L.B. Lawrence, 4627 Arden Ave., J. L. Lehar, 5018 Arden Ave., J.J. Margart,
5917 Beard Ave., Mrs. Ingolf Lee, 5110 Arden Ave., Carroll A. Clark, ,5024 Bruce
Ave., and Mr. Lee Potter, 4610 Brotmdale. Trustee Kohler, stating that everyone
seems to agree that the improvement must be accomplished for the safety and pre-
servation of the trees, offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT
STREET IMPROVEMENT NO, T-2
Mr. K. W.
Mayor explained
Mr.'Bucher, 5021 Bruce,
Letters of Protest - From B.b. Owens, 4512 Casco
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Village of Edina, Minnesota, that this Council
heretofore caused notice of hearing to be duly published on the proposed improvement
of the following streets :
Maple Road between W.48th and W.5Oth Streets,
Arden Ave. between Sunnyside Rd. and W.52nd St.
Bruce Ave. between Sunnyside Rd. and Bruce Place.
Casco Ave. between Sunnyside Rd. and Country Club Rd.
Drexel Ave. between Sunnyside Rd. and Country Club Rd.
Wooddale Ave. between W.44th and W.50th Sts.
Moorland Ave. between Sunnyside Rd. and Country Club Rd.
Edina Blvd. between Sunnyside Rd. and Country Club Rd.
Browndale Ave. between W.44th St. and 17.50th St.
Edgebrook Place.
Edina Court.
W.44th St. between 4301 and 4520, both Nos. inclusive.
Sunnyside Road between E. Village Limits and Highway No. 100.
57.46th St. between Arden and Browndale Aves.
N.5Oth St. between Halifax and Wooddale Aves.
Halifax Ave. between W.50th St. and W.54th St.
Juanita Ave. between Indianola Ave. and W.52nd St.
Indianola Ave. between W.50th St. and W.52nd St.
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Bruce Place.
York Ave. between iJ.58th and T.J,6Oth Sts.
Zenith Ave. between 17.58th and W.60th Sts.
Abbott Ave. between k7.58th and 8.60th Sts.
Beard Ave. between 17.58th and W.6Oth Sts.
'I.J.60th St. between 3112 (incl.) and Beard Ave.
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by the general trimming and pruning of boulevard trees thereon; and at the hearing
held at the time and place specified in said notice the Council has duly considered
the views of all persons interested, and being fully advised of the pertinent facts
does hereby determine to proceed with the construction of said improvement; that
said improvement is hereby designated and shall be referred to in all subsequent
proceedings as STREET IIQROVENENT NO. T-2, and the areas to be specially assessed
therefor shall include all lots and tracts of land abutting the streets proposed to
be improved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it is the consensus of this Council that the
assessment for said improvement be levied on a trper-lotl' basis.
Notion for adoption of Resolution v7as seconded by Dickson, and on Rollcall there were
four ayes and
Nayor
Village Clerk
CONTINUATION OF FEBRUARY 8, 1960 PUBLIC HEARIKG ON PROPOSED I.IATER3IAIN IN HALIFAX LANE
FROM I.1.54TH STREET TO 320 FT. SOUTH. Messrs. Johnson and Bmdick were present, to
hear the Council agree to finance the proposed improvement from the Waterworks Fund
temporarily, with the understanding that assessment be deferred for a maximum of
five years, and that Capitalized Interest at the rate of 6% from the date of the
Assessment Hearing to the date of connection (or mandatory assessment--whichever is
sooner) be added to principal amount.
although Nr. Nat Johnson had suggested earlier in the hearing that this improvement
be a "general fund assessment*1 inasmuch as it is being constructed mainly to-loop
a trouble-giving watermain;
adoption :
There was no real objection to this proposal,
Kohler offered the following Resolution and moved its
RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEBBNT
FIATERMIN 114PROVENENT NO. 144
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Village of Edina, Minnesota, that this Council
heretofore caused notice of hearing to be duly published on the proposed improvement
of Halifax Lane from8.54th Street to a point 320 Ft. south thereof, and at the
hearing held at the time and place specified in siad notice the Council has duly
considered the views of all persons interested, and being fully advised of the
pertinent facts does hereby determine to proceed with the construction of said
improvement; that said improvement is hereby designated and shall be referred to in
all subsequent proceedings as T.IATER3WrU: INPROVEMENT NO. 144, and the area to be
specially assessed therefor shall include all lots and tracts of land abutting that
portion of the street proposed to be improved.
Motion for adoption of Resolution ~7as seconded by Dickssn, and on Rollcall there
were four ayes and no nays, as follows: Kohler, aye; Tupa, aye; and
Bredesen, aye; and the Resolution was adopted,
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PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED "CAR WASH" ORDINANCE.
Proposed Ordinance, posted in accordance with Ordinance Requirements as per Affidavit
of Posting presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file, a
proposed car wash ordinance was discussed.
of the proposed ordinance, namely; the minimum standard required as to amount of
parking space required for the establishment, and the prohibition on erltrances from
State Eghways, &ounty Roads and Municipal. State-Aid Streets.
also inquired about parking provisions, asking i;f the required parking space can
he used "jointly" with other parking.
say this". Mr. Stow asked that Council lay ordinance over for further study, but
Manager Hyde told Council that kthere have been several inquiries lately, concerning
such establishments, and that he feels it is important to have some control. Kohler
offered the fo3lowing Ordinance, moving that Council waive second reading thereof
and adopt Ordinance as submitted:
Pursuant to "Notice of Hearing on
Mr. E. C. Stow protested some provisions
Mr. Robert Crabb
He was5nformed that "the ordinance does not
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ORDINANCE NO. 261-54
AN ORDTNANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF EDXNA BY
PROVIDING FOR SPECTAL PERNXTS FOR AUTOMOBILE WASHING ESPABETSWNPS ..
THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
of Ordinance No.261 (Zoning Ordinance) of the VilLage of Edina, as amended, is
hereby further amended by adding thereto the following:
(d) e: Automobile Washing Establishment
Section 1. Paragraph 4 of Section 11 (Special Permits for Particular Uses)
Minimum Required Conditions
(1) Sufficient off-street area to provide for 40 automobiles waiting to be
For this prpose, a space of 20 feet by 9 feet shall be provided for each
Space for an additional 10 cars shall be provided for cars which have been
washed.
car.
washed and which are awaiting the owners' picking them up.
(2) Off-street parking for 15 employees' cars, for each washing lane.
(3) A buffer area of at least 20 feet in width, landscaped with evergreen
shrubs to form a continuous hedge, the remainder of such buffer area to be main-
tained as lawn or flower beds, on the side or sides of the site which adjoins
property used or zoned for a single family, two family, or multiple family use.
The continuous hedge shall be planted from the sidewalk to the residential building
line with low shrubs not to exceed 3% feet in height, and ,from said building line
back to the rear property line with shrubs at least 6 feet high'c
The paving, surfacing and drainage of fhe site, and wash water disposal
and sludge removal facilities to be approved by the Village Engineer.
Only one permanent detached ground display sign to be erected on a
street frontage line.
All exterior lighting to be so placed and operated as not to be a
nuisance to adjacent prope(rties.
The location and width of access drives shall be as follows:
(a)
the curb 2ine commencing at the intersection of the curb lines extended.
(b) line extended.
(c)
the same lot, measured at the property line.
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
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Not closer than 20 feet to a street intersection measured at
The radius of an access drive shall not extend beyond a property
Not closer than 25 feet to another driveway providing access to
Not wider than 30 feet, measured at the property line.
The minimum radius of all access drives shall be 5 feet.
No access drives shall be permitted on State, County or local
State-Aid highways and streets.
The wash line exit doors shall be not less than 40 feet from
street property line.
Districts: Comercial, Regional Shopping.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage and
publication according to law. '
Motion for waiver of second reading and for adoption of Ordinance as offered was
ye; and the Ordinance was
Village Clerk
TREE TRIMMING CONTRACT AWARDED.
morning fsFa@geet Improvement No. T-2, tabulation showing six bidders, with
Northern/Tree Service being low bidder on the completion date of March 1, 1961, at
$13,308.75; and Fournier Tree Service second low for this date, at $13,900.
was low bidder for the June 1, 1960 completion date, at $17,000, next low being
Minnesota Tree Service at $27,689.00. Manager Hyde recommended ward of contract
to Northern States Tree Service on the March 1, 1961 completion date, stating that
they had been investigated and have done satisfactory work for both South St.Pau1
and Wilmar.
Northern.States replied that work could be started some time this spring if the
Council so desired, although it could not begin for at least six weeks because his
crews will be all tied up for that long; that he does expect to finish the work
during 1960, however. Tupa's motion awarding contract to Northern States Tree
Service was seconded by Dickson and carried.
Mr. Hyde presented Tabulation of Bids taken this
Fournier
Trustee Tupa asked when work could be started, and Mr. Ness of
RURAL HENNEPIN COUNTY NURSING DISTRICT REPORTf&? February, 1960, and ANNUAL REPORT
for 1959, were submitted, reviewed by Council and ordered placed on file.
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COUNClL NOTIFIED OF HEARING ON PETTTl6N FOR 'HIGHER BUS *ARES.
notification of the Public Hearing to be held before the Ilinnesota RR & Whse, Comm.,
March 15, at 9:30 A.M., State Office Bldg., St. Paul, on Mpls. Street Railvay
Company's petition for increase in single fare from 20C to 25~.
Council received
BUS RUN TO TERMINATE AT VILLAGE HALL. In connection with discussion on the
immediately preceding notice, Nr. Hyde told Council that the Company will soon be
petitioning the RR& Whse. Corn. for petition to terminate its Edina run at the
Village Hall rather than at the school--that because of the new school construction
there is no longer a place for them to lay over at the school.
PETITION FOR 1;IATEIUIAIN IN INTERLACHEN CIRCLE ACCEPTED.
behind the deadline for 1960 work, was accepted and referred to the Village Engineer
for programming in proper order, by motion' Tupa, seconded by Dickson and carried.
PETITIONS FILED FOR CURB AND GUTTER AND BLACKTOPPING IN SOUTHDALE RESIDENTIAL
ADDITIONS. These petitions, filed with the notation, "The signers herein petition
for installation where possible in 1960, understanding that some sections of work
may have to be delayed until 1961 because of authorized storm sewer work1' was
filed, and by motion Dickson seconded by Kohler and carried ~7as referred to Village
Engineer for programming.
This petition, filed well
FREED PETITION FOR REZONING FROB1 OPEN DEVELOPHENT TO "OFFICE BUILDING" DISTRICT
DENIED. Nr. 17. K. Freed's petition for the Rezoning of Lot 1, Block 4, Brookside
Heights Addition (5101 17.49th St.) from Open Development to Office Bldg. Didtrict
for the purpose of constructing a doctor's buflding, came before Council carrying
the Planning Commission's recommendation for approval. Mr. Hite explained plan
in detail to the Council, and to a group which was present to object to it, filing
an objecting petition. Council reviewed plan--space for accommodations for two
doctors, and parking space for 14 vehicles--and, after hearing the vehement objections
of the delegation Tupa moved that petition for rezoning be denied. Notion seconded by
Dickson and carried.
a deathtrap to their children. 11r. Hite told Council that the reason the Planning
Commission had considered this request so thoroughly was that this is a highly
controversial lot because of its proximity to the highway interchange,.
LOT 11, BLOCK 3, SOUTH GARDENS ESTATE 3
Neighbors had objected that the traffic pattern would result in
HIRSCH PETITION FOR ZONIKG VARIANCE RE~IDEYARD SETBACK TO GET PUBLIC HEARING. Blr.
Hite explained that the subcontractor had made a mistake in installing the foundation
on this lot, placing it hhyond the r4quired 10-foot setback by 6"; that the PlannLng
Commission is now recommending for public hearing on the allowance of the variance.
Trustee Kohler, stating he believes this type of mistake is becoming all too frequent,
and that such carelessness could result in a definitely harmful location at: the site,
asked that Village consider this a violation of the zoning ordinance and act according-
ly. Dickson then moved that the Planning Commission's recommendation be accepted, that
a Public Hearing on the matter be scheduled for March 14, 1960, and that the contractor
be notified that the Village will file cbwiaint against him for this violation.
Hotion seconded by Tupa and carried.
"BACH' S CRESTON HILLS REPLAT" PRELIMINARY APPROVED.
divides Block 5, Creston Hills Addition into lots, was presented carrying Planning
Commission's February 17th recommendation for approval. Tupa's motion, that Council
accept Commission's recommendation and approve plat as presented, was seconded by
Dickson and carried.
This Preliminary Plat, which
COUNCIL SCHEDULES PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED VACATION OF SHERl700D AVE. FROM 17.69TH ST.
TO A POINT 356.4 FEET NORTH: DISCUSSES HARDACKER'.S BROST ADDITION REPLAT. Nr. Rite
presented Replat of Lots 2 and 3, Block 1, Brost Addition (located on Northwest
corner of 69th Street and Brittany Road; which plat had received the Planning'commission's
recommendation for approval subject to vacation proceedings on the necessary (to the plat)
vacation of Sherwood Avenue.
Vacation of Sherwood Avenue for PIonday, April 11, was seconded by Dickson and carried.
PETERSON'S EDGENOOR REPLAT PRELIMINARY PRESENTED: COUNCIL SCHEDULES PUBLIC HEARING
ON PROPOSED UACATION OF '1.IAVELLE DRIVE FROM FRANCE AVENUE TO SANDELL AVENUE.
Preliminary Plat of "Peterson's Edgemoor Replat" was presented, carrying the Planning
Commission's recommendation for approval.
proposal for Blocks 1, 2 and 9 of Stow's Edgemoor Addition; that it involves the re-
location of Navelle Drive from France Avenue to Sandell Avenue, and, in addition,
divides the area of Block 2 and Block 9 presently zoned multiple dwelling into six
one-acre lots. Mr. Hite recommended that Public Hearing be schedulgd on proposed
Street Vacation, and Dickson moved that Public Hearing be scheduled for Monday,
April 11.
Kohler's motion, .scheduling Public Hearing on the proposed
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Hr. Hite explained that the plat is a
Hotion seconded by Kohler and carried.
€€YLAND ACRES FINAL PLAT APPROVED SUBJECT TO VILLAGE ENGINEER'S APPROVAL.
being a subdivision of the Scriver property on Blake Road, just south of Mirror Lake,
This pldt,
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carxied &lie=%l.anning Commission's February 17th unwilling recommendation for
approval--Commission feeling that this property has been divided into too many ' .
lots, considering the locale of the subdivision, which is in an "estate" area--
minimum requirements. Mr. Hite reported that the Commission has asked the
Council to consider an ordinance to forestall this type of platting; that the
only way seems to be to have two or three residential areas of restrictive
sized lots.
problem on this plat, which has not been settled; that some provision must be
made by developers to run a storm sewer line to drain the property-that an
easement for same has been given but no provision made for the line, itself.
Trustee Kohler suggested that action on plat be tabled until after agreement
has been reached for installation of storm sewer, but Mr. Max Patterson,
representative of David C. Bell Realty Company, developers, told Council that
it is most important that plat be approved, now--that developers had no prior
knowledge of the storm sewer development and that they are prepared to take
care of the improvements.
maintaining that all matters of engineering should be settled before plat is
approved by Council, to take the pressure off the engineering department, but
Dickson moved that Final Plat of Hyland Acres be approved subject to approval
by the Village Engineer of all engineering requirements. Motion was seconded
by Tupa and carried.
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1 but being powerless to stop the plat because the newly created lots meet all t
Village Engineer Zikan told Council that there is a drainage
Some little discussion was had, with Mr. Kohler
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COUNCIL TO CONSIDER REQUIRING DEVELOPERS TO BLACKTOP.
plat of Hyland Acres, Trustee Kohler inquired about village policy with
regard to blacktopping. He was informed that the village does not require
that developers who finance their own sewer and water facilities must also
pay for blacktopped streets, whereas it does make a provision on blacktopping
for those developers who are having sewer and water facilities assessed on a
three-year basis.
in platting requirements, for *'developer-blacktopping'' be drafted as soon as
possible for Council consideration.
In connection with the
Council was in general agreement that a further stipulation
S. V. HENDRICKSON FIRST ADDITION FINAL PLAT APPROVED. This Final Plat, being
the subdivision of Lot 8, Auditor's Subdivision Y325, on Ridge Road, into two
lots, carried Planning Commission's February 17 recommendation for approval,
and Dickson's motion for approval of Final Plat was seconded by Tupa and
carried.
TYLER AVENUE SOUTH OF MALONEY AVENUE ENAMED "TYLER COURT".
the Planning Commission's recommendation for approval of a petition for the
re-naming of that portion of Tyler Avenue lying South of Maloney Avenue (a short
street ending in a cul-de-sac) to "Tyler Court", stating that Post Office has
also given its consent.
Council dispense with second reading and adopt Ordinance as read:
Mr. Bite reported
Tupa offered the following Ordinance, moving that
ORDINANCE NO. 164-98
' AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VILLAGE OF EDINA ORDINANCE
NO. 164 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE NAMING AND RENAMING
CERTAIN ROADS, STREETS AND AVENUES OF THE VILLAGE
OF EDINA
THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
after Section 21 the following:
Section 22.
is hereby renamed 'Tyler Court"
Section 1. Ordinance No. 164 of the Village is hereby amended by adding
That part of Tyler Avenue lying South of Maloney Avenue
Section 2. This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after iks passage
and publication according to law.
Motion for adoption of ordinance as submitted, and for waiver of second reading,
was seconded by Dickson, and on Rollcall there were four ayes and no nays, as
follows: Dickson, aye; Kohler, aye; Tupa, ay Bredesen, aye; and the
Ordinance was adopted.
( (Clerk was then instructed to publish ordinance only upon payment by petitioner
(for new street name sign.
APARTMENT PLANS FOR "PETERSON'S EDGEMOOR REPLAT" were presented and discussed,
being three 18-unit buildings.
designed before actual final presentation, so no action was taken.
Mr. Peterson explained that they would be re-
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PROPOSED 1960 PLANNING PROGRAM APPROVED BY COUNCIL.
to the Council a seven-point program for 1960, in a report dated February, 1960,
axplaining the results in some detail. Nr. Hyde told Council that he thought the
outlined work could be accomplished at an expense of some $4,200 for consultants,
plus $1,500 of Nr. Hite's time.
Council on the matter, and review was made of Planning Commission's recommendation
for approval.
to go ahead with it. Notion 17as seconded by Tupa and carried. Nr. Hyde explained
that several consultants will be contacted, and their proposals brought before the
Council.
Planning Director Hite presented
Some considerable discussion was had by the
Dickson moved for Council approval of the plan and for authorization
IRON REMOVAL TREATLEIJT PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.
the events leading up to the iron removal treatment program being considered by the
Council this evening--the Banister Report, recommending iron removal; Council's
information to neighborhood groups on the matter, and their subsequent recommend-
ations in line with the Banister report; questions to Minneapolis concerning the
sale of water to Edina, with an answer by Ninneapolis which is not agreeable to
most municipalities in that the suburbs would have no say in the cost of water.
Nr. Hyde told audience that, at such time as there is a Water Authority to
negotiate for rates, the purchase of water from Minneapolis would be more worth-
while but that as of now there is too little protection for the suburbs and there
has been too little work on rates. Nr. Hyde's reports of February 26 and 29 were
reviewed by the Council; and,his recommendation of the evening was.that
removal plants be constructed, now; one, a large one, at the High School area, to
serve both Concord and Junior High wells (Nos. 4 and 6); the other, a smaller
plant, to serve either the Ilooddale well or the Hansen Road well--which two plants
should completely service the system about 85% of the time at present; and tSat
Council formulate plans to provide iron removal plants for each new well constructed.
His report estimated that a plant for approximately 1,000 gpmwould cost in t$e
neighborhood of $68,000, plus storm sewers, settling basins and park type building
extras; a plant for 2,000 gpmwould be about $90,000 plus all the extras listed
for the small plant, and a watermain connecting the two wells. Mr. Hyde told
the Council that construction becomes complex because of problems encountered for
backwash facilities, additional vatermains , etc., and recommended that Banister'
Engineering Company be employed to prepare plans and specifications for the two
plants recommended for construction now.
for the plants, lfanager recommending that the present Wooddale pumphouses be
replaced by a building more suitable to the locale.
in his recommendation for a plant at Wooddale, stating that there are some advantages
to a plant at Hansen Road, now, in preference to Wooddale--but that one of these two
locations should be the site €or immediate construction and that, barring construction
difficulties, it should probably be Wooddale because site is closer to the older .
mains, where iron deposits are greater.
particular matter further, however. In the course of his report, llr. Hyde referred
to a letter received fromMr. Russell Frazier, 6333 Ryan Avenue, calling attention
to an error in the Banister Report, listing the cost of water softening at 4.1
centsrper 1,000 gallons, whereas it should be 41~.
3Enneapolis-type of softening is not equal to that of individual softeners.
discussion was had on Hr. Hyde's recommendations, and Dickson moved that Preliminary
Plans be authorized in accordance with Manager's recommendations.
by Tupa and carried.
Broolcview Heights well V70Uld be suitable for back~ash for plant at this site, and
~7as authorized to investigate
Elanager Hyde reviewed for the audience
B
iron
Discussion was had on the type of housing
He was not completely definite I
He asked for opportunity to Study this
He also poinred out that the
Further-
Notion seconded
Mr. Hyde told Council that the 1ow.property.North of the
cost of same.
LAYNE-3lINNESOTA EMPLOYED TO TEST, ACIDIZE AND REPLACE GRAVEL IN WELL NO, 4. Council
reviewed Manager's written report recommending rejection of all bids taken February 8
for repairs to Vel1 No. 4, in favor of the employment of Layne-Minnesota in an
amount of not more than $1,000 time and equipment, to - 1. Test the well for screen
breakage (contractor states this can be accomplished in one day)--in which case it
would be necessary to re-advertise for complete overhaul and screen replacement.
To acidize and replace gravel in case screen is not broken.
that the cheapest bid received for the work, on a guarantee-of two years, was $7,3OOk
Kohler's motion, that Manager's recommendation for employment of Layne-Minnesota
for time and equipment, and for purchase by Village of materials for repairs to
T.Tell No. 4 be accepted and that such work be authorized, was seconded by Dickson and
carried.
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The report pointed out
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EDINA ISSUED INVITATION TO JOIN "SUBURBAN GAS AGENCY".
St.Louis Park was present to extend gb Edina the Agency's invitation to join its
Councilman Ehrenberg of
membership.
No action taken.
Nr. Ehrenberg spoke of the Agency's goals and accomplishments.
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Mr. Robert Crabb of Southdale Holding Company
CONDEMNATION OF UTILITIES EASEMkNT IN "W. 14TH SkREET" ACROSS PEARCE LAND 311 AUTHOKIZED IF HEGOTTATTONS FAIL.
told Council that it is probable that the Company will get an apartment develop-
ment under way this summer, on its property adjacent to the Pearce land, North
of W.66th St., between France and Xerxes.
of construction of Outlet Sewer at 65th and Xerxes, for the purpose of serving
fiat area, including the apartment-zoned lands, stating that in Mr. Zikan's
opinion the best way to extend the sewer is across what would be "64th Street";
that it is also necessary for the power companies to use this route.
told Council that the last record we have is that Miss Katherine Pearce would
be willing to grant a 30-foot easement across her property, at "64th Street",
for utilities. Kohler's motion, that the Misses Pearce be contacted with regard
to their giving of the easement; that if negotiations for same fail, Village
be authorized to initiate condemnation proceedings,Gas seconded by Tupa and
carried.
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He reviewed for Council the matter
Mr. Hyde
TRUNK MAIN EXTENSIONS CONSIDERED. Mr. Hyde told Council that, with the rapid
development of the southwestern part of the Village, he believes that Council
should consider, now, the providing of utilities in Gleason Road. It was the
concensus.of the Council that preliminary plans and estimates should be drafted,
preparatory to the Council's calling public hearings on Sanitary Sewer and
Watermain on its own motion.
EMPLOYEE VACATION POLICY ESTABLISHED. Presenting a summary of Vacation policies
of other communities, Mr. Hyde recommended a "sliding scale" vacation allowance,
beginning with 10 working days after first full year, with a maximum of 15
working days after nine full years of employment, with the right to accumulate
up to 24 working days.
exception taken to accumulation; and Dickson moved that Employee Vacation
Allowance be established as follows :
Council was agreeable to Mr. Hyde's recommendation, with
10 working days after the first full year of employment
11 working days after five full years' employment
12 working days after six full years' employment
13 working days after seven full years' employment.
14 working days after eight full years' employment
15 working days after nine full years'semployment
Accumulation of vacation allowance to maximum amount earned
Village right to require vacations to be taken at other than peak periods.
Motion was seconded by Kohler and carried.
PORTERS ORDERED TO EITHER CONVERT PLAYHOUSE TO GARAGE, OR TO REMOVE IT. Mr. Hite
reported to Council that the Porters have decided that the playhouse should be
used as such, and have re-submitted plans for it to be located in their front
yard (See Minutes of 1/25/60).
Porters that they must either convert the building to a garage, as they had
indicated they might do, or remove it from the premises.
Council instructed Mr. Hite to inform the
COUNCIL ASKS FOR STATE DEED FOR LOT 14, BLOCK 9, GOLF TERRACE HEIGHTS. Mr. Hyde
presented to the Council County "Classification List 482-C1', dated January 26,
1960, carrying six tracts of land which have been forfeited to the state for non-
payment of real estate taxes. The Park Board's recommendation against acquisition
of this property for park purposes vas reported by Mr. Hyde, who stated that the
Board is reluctant to accept Lot 14, Block 9, Golf Terrace Heights (Lake Harvey)
because it does not wish to assume responsibility for caring for the shore line
of this "private" lake, and because of some past trouble with residents about
locating a skating warming house on the lake.
there is actual public access to the lake; that owners could be notified that
they are responsible for the shore line, and a warming house could still be put
up if Village owns lake. Tupa offered the following Resolution and moved its
adoption :
It was pointed out, however, that
RESOLUTION DECLARING TAX-FORFEITED LANDS
NON-CONSERVATION AND FOR SALE
WHEREAS, The Village Council of the Village of Edina, Hennepin County,
Minnesota, has received from the County Auditor of Hennepin County, Minnesota, a
list of lands in said village which became the property of the State of Minnesota
under the provisions of law declaring the forfeiture of lands to the State for non-
payment of taxes, which said list has been designated as Classification List 4.824,
January 26, 1960; and
fied by the Board of County Commissioners of Hennepin County, Minnesota as non-
conservation land and the sale thereof has heretofore been authorized by said Board
of County Commissioners:
Minnesota Statutes for 1949, Section 282.01, Subd. 1, that the said classification
by said Board of County Commissioners of each parcel of land described in said
list as non-conservat on land be and the same is hereby approved and that the
sale of each such parcel of land be and the same is hereby approved.
WHEREAS, each parcel of land described in said list has heretofore been classi-
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by said Village Council, acting pursuant to
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3fot.ion for adoption of Resolution vas seconded by Dickson, and on Rollcall there
were four ayes and no nays, as follows: ; Kohler, aye; Tupa, aye; and
Bredesen, aye; and the Resolution was ado g>dJw r
Village Clerk
Tupa then offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION FOR ACQUISITION OF TAX FORFEITED
LAND, FOR PARK PURPOSES
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Edina, Bfinnesota, that
the Village Attorney be authorized and directed to file-"Application by Govekmental
Subdivision for Conveyance of Tax-Forfeited Lands," for the following property
contained in Hennepin County Auditor's List "482-Cr', January 26, 1960, said property
to be used by the Village of Edina for park purposes:
Lot 14, Block 9, Golf Terrace Heights (Plat 75440, Parcel 6800)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Clerk of this Village he authorized
and directed to sign said application on behalf of the Village of Edina.
Bfotion for adoption of Resolution vas seconded by Dickson, and on Rollcall there
were four ayes and no nays, as follows: Dickson,Fer, aye; Tupa, aye; and
Bredesen, aye; and the Resolution was adopted. A
Village Clerk
CLAIMS PAID.
dated February 29, was seconded by Dickson and carried:
Tupa's motion for payment of the following Claims, as per Pre-List
General Fund $13,718.95 Liquor Fund $44,059.68
Construction Fund 80,485.05 Sewer Rental Fund 387.20
Park & Park Const. 723.59
17ater Fund 5,180.98 TOTAL $144,555.45
Council's having covered the evening's agenda, Tupa moved for adjournment.
seconded by Dickson and carried. Neeting adj at 10:25 P.11.
Motion
Village Clerk