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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA VILLAGE COUNCIL, HELD MONDAY,
EDINA VILLAGE HALL
MARCH 12, 1962, AT 7:OO PIMI, IN THE
Members answering Rollcall were MacMillan, VanValkenburg and Bredesen,
Dickson arrived immediately after Rollcall.
Trustee
NO HEARING TONIGHT ON "PLANNED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT" ORDINANCE!
announced to the audience, that contrary to notices circulated privately by
Mayor Bredesen
various citizens' groups, Hearing would not be conducted this evening on a
proposed "Planned Industrial District" ordinance ; that the Plannini Commission
was not yet ready with its formal recommendation to the Council; that there would
certainly be publicity before any official public hearing is held.
MINUTES of Regular Meeting of February 26, 1962, were approved as submitted, by
motion VanValkenburg, seconded by MacMillan and carried .
SANITARY TRUNK SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. C-2 TABLED AFTER PUBLIC HEARING, This
being a blizzardy evening, after a day of heavy snow, Mayor Bredesen asked those
in the audience if they felt there were some persons who were kept away from this
official hearing because of the weather.
been unable to leave their homes, but inasmuch as there were over a hundred
present, Council decided to go ahead with the Hearing,
of Publication in Edina-Morningside Courier March 1 and 8, 1962 of "Notice of
Public Heaking on Trunk and Lateral Sanitary Sewer and Lift Station", which
affidavit was approved as to form and drdered placed on file, as was affidavit
of mailing of Notice of Hearing to owners of affected properties.
reviewed for Council and audience% the Estimated Cost of the proposed pr'oject
(the route and assessment district for which was set forth in detail in the
Notice of Hearing), the Estimated Cost and proposed assessment therefor being as
follows :
Some present felt their neighbors had
Clerk-presented Affidavit
Manager Hyde
Construction Cost $664,116.00
Engineering and Clerical 53,129.28
Capitalized Interest 71,724.53
Share of Cost of C-1 140,568.57
$929,538.38
Assessments -
Trunk Charge - Per acre, for unplatted land - $770.95
Trunk Charge - Per front foot - fot platted lots - $3.75 - (Maximum of 150' to be
assessed against any one lot, if lots of greater footage cannot be subdivided
into smaller Lots)
Lateral Charge - For properties abutting the route of the trunk sewer, which can
connect directly to the trunk, without additional lateral sewer construction -
$6.50 per front foot.
Mr. Hyde reported this is the second Hearing held on this proposed project; that
it was first heard along with the "Nine-Mile Creeks1 Sanitary Sewer; that, at that
time it was decided to over-size the C-1 sewer in. order to accommodate that area
which would have to tie into it in the future,
proposed to be served by Trunk Sewer No, C-2 is in large homesteads; that there are
some original farms which are ripe for development; that the Village cannot
guarantee any private sewer installation for any length of time; that the Village
has strengthened its ordinance governing private sewer installations , and now
requires percolation tests before such private systems can be installed; that out
of 32 such tests taken, 16 have been found to be unsatisfactory; that some of the
soil in this area will support private systems, and some will not; that the sewer
is being proposed again at this time because some of the farms in the area have
been sold and are being held by people who intend to develop them, and because the
building of the Junior High School and'the opening of the Catholic School will
intensify development; also, that what the Village is trying to do is to decide
whether to put the trunk sewer in now, or nhether to wait until the area is
developed. He added that the pDOpOSed Trunk Sewer has not been petitioned for.
the improvement, signed by some 130 property owners.
construction of the im@vement at this time will put an artificial pressure on
land owners to do something with their properties, and that Edina would be better
off to develop more slowly, Mr. Shuster asked that he be allowed to voice a very
strong objection.
that there are hundreds of acres in the area which land owners want to keep; that
he could not sell his land unless he "gave it away"; that he'believes the Council
does not want to impose a hardship on owners, and that while Manager and Council
have done an excellent job of planning, this project is coming too early.
stated that Mr, Ralph Overholt, owner of several acres, had called from Florida by
phone, voicing his objection.
Stating that a part of the area
Mr, Gordon Shuster, 5809 Dewey Hill Road, presented petition in objection to
Stating he feels that
Mr, Me1 Jensen, 6939 Valley View Road, told Council this project is premature;
He
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Mr, and Mrs. Carl Eiken, 7200 Normandale Road, objected to the route of the
proposed sewer, stating it will ruin their land, running between their house and
the-ir outbuildings. It was noted that the Highway Department proposes to take
this tract as part of Highway No, 100 reconstruction; and the Eikens asked that
they be notified before construction as to which unit of government would pay
for the sewer easement,
A Mr. Holland, who stated he is owner of six or seven acres, said he was
very much opposed to the sewer construction at this time, as did Mr, Tom McCauley,
6817 Highway No, 169.
lots in this area are large, the homes are new, and he believes a sewer is not
needed.
high per-acre assessment on unplatted property, and it was explained that this
has been figured to equal an assessment on two to 2 or two and one-half lots-
which is the type of platting we are now getting on acreage.
During the discussion, the Council had requests from Mr. Warren Reynolds,
6401 Indian Hills Road, Rev. Paul F, Keller, 6412 Indian Hills Road, Mr. Donald
Buck, 6509 Indian Hills Road,
two others, for estimates on the cost of laterals for Prospect Hills
Hills Additions, in order that property owners might determine whether it is
economically feasible to install public sanitary sewer in these areas.
Reynolds told Council that unless laterals can be installed on a practical
economic basis he feels it is unfair and probably illegal to levy a trunk sewer
assessment on them.
so that laterals for the areas under discussion can flow into it by gravity; that
engineering for laterals is not done until petitions for them are received.
A question was raised dts to the proposed assessment to be levied against
the Hays Farm property; add it was explained that this had not been figured, for
two reasons: 1. It is not yet known what facilities will be needed on the Hays
Park; and 2, Because this park is not to be developed residentially, its full
sewer capacity will not berneeded by Edina and could be made available to Eden
Prairie, which has asked to be allowed to use some of this capacity--which is
tentatizgl proposed to be assessed on the basis of a capacity for some 500 to
BOO ce%ie&eas; that this matter has yet to be worked out, and that the proposed
estimated assessment will be decreased in accordance with any agreement which is
worked out with Eden Prairie, Mr. Donald K. Nelson, 6709 Indian Hills Road,
told Council he believes Eden Prairie will be commercial from Valley View Road
to the North, asking what this will mean to a sewer agreement,
him it is tentatively proposed to assess on a Itpopulation equivalent" basis.
The only person in the audience who spoke for the improvement was Mr, E.
C. Stow, who told the Council that Captain Gans has informed him that the old
B,B. Nelson Farm just west of Highway No. 100 (which Mr. Stow expects to develop)
can be served by a tie to Trunk Sewer No. C-1; but that this will be a temporary
expedient and that the C-2 sewer would have to be constructed later, anyway.
Telling the audience that the developers are willing to provide the line necessary
for service to their property, Mr, Stow asked those present if they would be
willing to assume the small cost for the over-sizing of the line, now, in order
that they might save the installation of an entire line at a later date.
met with a resounding general NO from those in the audience, no one speaking in
favor of Mr. Stow's proposition,
promotion fof! it at this time is far ahead of development; that after studies of
this area and the Eden Prairie request perhaps something equitable can be worked
out for installation at a later date;
requested that such study include estimates of costs of laterals in Indian Hills
and Prospect Hills. Captain Gans had stated, earlier in discussion, that studies
on laterals are almost impossible to run until the Village knows how property is
to be platted, but these geitlemen felt that since both Indian Hills and Prospect
Hills are immediately,off the main line the Captain's objection would not apply to
these subdivisions,
the sewer the matter be tabled for at least six months for further ingestigation
as to costs relative to both the request of the Town of Eden Prairie for capacity
in.Edina's sewer and proportionate cost therefor, and studies on costs of
construction of lateral sewers, including estimates of residence hookups, in the
areas in which these studies have been requested.
and carried. I
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Mr. Selmer Halla, 6720 Indian Hills Road, told Council the
Mrs. Gunderson, 5919 Dewey Hill Road, inquired as to the reason for the
Mr, S. T. Robb, 6405 Indian Hills Road, and one or
and Indian
Mr.
Manager Hyde told Council the trunk sewer has been engineered
Mr. Hyde informed
He was
Mr, Me1 Jansen asked once again that the project be delayed, saying he feels
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and Messrs. Reynolds, Keller and Robb
Trpstee Dickson moved that in view of the preponderance of opinion against
Motion seconded by VanValkenburg
"VALLEY VISTA" SANITARY SEWER AND WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTS ABANDONED .
was conducted on the following improvements pursuant to "Notice of Public Hearing"
published in Edina-Morningside Courier March 1 and 8, 1962, Affidavit of which
publication.was approved as to form and ordered placed on file.
were shown of areas proposed to be assessed, as well as routes of proposed
improvements, and costs as estimated were read by Manager Hyde as follows:
SANITARY SEWER - On an easement line between Lots 6 and 7, and between Lots 13
and 14, Block 1, Valley Vista Addition from Gleason Road to Rosemary Lane; Rosemary
Lane from Valley View Road to Cul-de-sac, - Estimated Cost, $15,517,37, proposed to
Public Hearing
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be assessed against thirteen lots, for $1,193,64 per Lot ,
WATERMAIN - In Rosemary Lane from Valley View Road to Cul-de-sac; On
easement line between Lots 2 and 3, Block 1, Valley Vista Addition from
Rosemary Lane to 97 feet North - Estimated Cost, $7,3!?0,11, proposed to
be assessed against eleven Lots, for $668, 19 per Lot ,
Manager Hyde told Council the major question before the Council at this
Hearing is whether Mr, Brenner (developer of the plat of Valley Vista)
wishes to sign the agreement with the Village for the Village's shore term
financing of these improvements, or whether he wishes to pay for these
improvements himself,
developer Brenner, told the Council Mr, Brenner does not wish to sign the
agreement.
be abandoned, and it was so ordered, by motion Dickson, seconded by
MacMillan and carried,
Mr, Bernard M, Herroun, an attorney representing
Manager Hyde then recommended that the proposed improvements
STREET SURFACING AND CURBING APPROVED FOR "SCOTLAND HEIGHTS CIRCLE" ON
VALLEY VIEW ROAD,
Hearing", published in Edina-Morningside Courier March 1 and 8, 1962.
Affidavit was approved as to form 'and ordered placed on file; and, pursuant
to Notice, Public Hearing was conducted on proposed street improvement
consisting of Asphalt Concrete Paving and Concrete Curb and Gutter €or
the Scotland Heights Circle abutting Valley View Road. Estimate of Cost was given as $3,238.08, proposed to be assessed against 286.59 feet, for
$11.30 per assessable foot,
told Council he speaks for himself and all his neighbors in asking the
Council to go ahead with the improvement; also, if it is possible to do so,
property owners would like the "island" curbed all the way around.
explained that Hennepin County's permission must be had before this is done,
but it is expected that the County will be cooperative,
6.724 Valley View Road, added his request for Council to expedite work and,
if possible, to include llall-around't curbing of the island to facilitate
its beautification,
adopt ion :
Clerk presented Affidavit of Publication of llNotice of
Mr. Jerry Streeter, 6732 Valley View Road,
It was
Trustee MacMillan,
Dickson offered the following Resolution and moved its
RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT
STREET IMPROVEMENT NO, BA-38
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 following proposed improvement:
CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT STREET SURFACING AND CURBING IN
SCOTLAND HEIGHTS CIRCLE ON VALLEY VIEW ROAD
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 <acts does hereby determine to proceed with
the construction of said improvement by CONSTRUCTION OF ASHPALT CONCRETE
PAVING AND PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE CURBING therein; that said improvement
is hereby designated and shall be referred to in all. subsequent proceedings
as STREET IMPROVEMENT NO, BA-38; and the area to be specially assessed
therefor shall include all lots and tracts of land abutting the proposed
improvement,
BE IT FUBTHER RESOLVED that if permission is received from Hennepin County
so to do, the island abutting both Scotland Heights Cirele and Valley View
Road be curbed for its entire circumference, with Portland Cement Concrete
Curbing, as part of this improvement,
Motion for adoption of Resolution was
there were four ayes and no nays, as
VanValkenburg, aye; and Bredesen, a
PUBLIC HEARING ON STREET SURFACING AND CURB FOR Wa49TH ST. FROM BROOKSIDE AVE.. TO HWY,#169 CONTINUED INDEFINITELY.
the Affidavit of Publication in Edina-Morninaside Courier March 1 and 8. 1962.
Council approved and ordered placed on file
of "Notice of Hearing" on proposed Street SuFfacing and Curbing in the ibove I
street; and, pursuant thereto, Public Hearing was conducted. Estimate of Cost
for Asphalt Concrete Paving and Concrete Curb and Gutter was given as $10,503.25,
proposed to be assessed against 1,072.0 feet, for $9.80 per assessable foot.
Mrs, J.A. Anderson,4840 Westbrook Lane, presented petition signed by owners of
six tracts, objecting to the improvement, Manager Hyde explained that part of
the hight cost of this project results from the lldeadll unassessahle footage
along the Highway; that if the Village takes all this cost, estimate would be
$9.19 per foot for balance of property; if Village takes half , estimate would
total $9.59.
intersection of W.5Oth St. and Highway No. 100.
has been in touch with the Highiay Department; that there is optimism that: this
job will be approved and funded this summer.
Mr. Robert Soelberg inquired about contemplated changes in the
Captain Gans answered that he
Mr. Jarnberg, who has signed the
53z12 fG2 4' petition for the improvement Qn behalf of the Biltmore Apartments' three lots,
spoke in favor of doing the work, now,
breakdown between
third of cost is for curb; that curb is needed for drainage.
had completed its construction on this leg of the intersection, if possible;
and Captain Gans added that the Highway Department hopes to do the work this
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property insofar as assessment for the work is concerned, stating Lot 12,
Block 1, Tingdale Brothers Brookside, is being assessed on estimate for 135
feet of side footage on I.1.49th St.; that this may not be consistent with new
policy on assessing side footage; that it is also a problem to kn~w how to
assess the MNGS Railroad tract.
he-tablea-until thbZStafe Highway work is done, and Dickson so moved, Elr.
Soelberg protested that delay would mean that summer bids must be taken on
this project, which will increase the cost; and a lady at 5116 G1,49th St.
told Ceuncil that she and her neighbors are unable to open .their windows
during warm weather because of the dust and want the improvement now.
VanValkenburg seconded Dickson's motion, and it carried, Mayor Bredesen
told audience improvement has been tabled indefinitely, and that they will
get new notice when it is to be considered again.
Mr. Soelberg inquired about the
paving and curbing costs; was informed approximately one
Mrs, Anderson
iasked that the project be delayed until after the State Highway Department
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Manager Hyde called to Council's attention two "problem'l pieces of
Mayor Bredesen suggested that the improvement
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STREET SURFACING AND CURBING APPROVED FOR W.62ND STREET FROM CONCORD AVENUE
TO VIRGINIA AVENUE.
Morningside Courier March 1 and 8, 1962, of Wotice of Hearing" on Proposed
Permanent Street Surfacing and Curbing in \?,62nd Street from ConcordlLvenue
to Virginia Avenue, ordering said Affidavit placed on file. Pursuant to
notfce given, Public Hearing was conducted on this proposed improvement.
Estimates of Cost were given as follows:
For Asphalt Concrete Paving and Concrete Curb and Gutter - $5,081.22,
proposed to be assessed against 500,15 assessable feet, for $10.16 per assess-
able foot.
Council approved Affidavit of Publication in Edina-
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2. For Portland Cement Concrete Paving and Integral Curb - $5,393.12, . proposed to be assessed against 500 15 assessable feet, for $10 , 78 per assess-
able foot.
It was reported that the area is predominently asphalt concrete paving; that
it is difficult to estimate cost of either type of surfacing because the
project is alone in the area and a small job; that it would be proper to take
bids for both AsbJalt and Portland Cement Paving,
raised at the meeting, and none had been received by the Clerk prior thereto,
Dickson offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
There were no objections
RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT
STREET IMPROVEMENT NO, BA-39
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Village of Edina, Ninnesota, that this
Council heretofore caused notice of hearing to be duly published on the
following proposed improvement:
FRO13 CONCORD AVENUE TO VIRGINIA AVENUE
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
IMPROVElENT NO, BA-39; 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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Public Works be authorized and
directed to take bids for this improvement on construction of Asphalt Concrete
Paving and Concrete Curb and Gutter, with alternate bids on construction of
Portland Cement Concrete Paving with Integral Curb, in order that Council
may then determine which type of Permanent Surfacing shall be constructed in
said street.
CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT STREET SURFACING AND CLRBING IN T.1.62ND STREET
Eiotion for adoption of Resolution was
there were Sour ayes and no nays, as
VanValkenburg, aye; and Bredesen,
Mayor
"LAKE EDINA 2ND ADDITION" STREETS TO BE SURFACED AND CURBED BY ESTOW CORP.,
DEVELOPERS.
Courier March 1 and 18, 1962, of "Notice of Public Hearing" on proposed
Clerk presented Affidavit of Publication in Edina-Morningside
-- Construction of Permanent Street Surfacing and, Curbing in-Hibiscus Ave , ,
Trillium Lane, Nonardo Lane and Phlox Lane, a11 in Lake Edina 2nd Addition.
Affidavit was approved as to form and ordered placed on file; and, pursuant
to notice given, Public Hearing was called on this proposed improvement.
Manager Hyde reported that this Hearing is being held pursuant to action
3/12/62 4 2. taken by the Council lastAugust , at which time the Council, at the request
of the developer, agreed t'o postpone the street surfacing deadline under bond
to September 1, 1962, subject to. immediate oiling of the streets, Estimate
is the same as that presented at the-Hearing last year--$899,42 per lot, He
recalled for the Council the developer's agreement with the Village whereby
developer agrees to pay for the improvement, saping $600 per lot estimate of
cost was made some time ago, and Village has been collecting this amount as
the Lots were sold, holding it in escrow pending the surfacing of the streets.
Mr. Hyde told Council and audience that word has been received from Mr, E. C,
Stow of Estow Corporation that the Corporation intends to proceed to have the
streets blacktopped by September 1; and Mr. Stow concurred in this statement,
saying, 'We agreed to put the improvement in, and the people who live there
are going to pay for it," Mr, Helge Thomsen,%PO5 Hibiscus Ave,, told Council
that residents are all in favor of the street improvement and are anxious to
have it as soon a5 weather will permit, He inquired about a notation on the
agenda for this evening's meeting, concerning Lot 26, Block 3.
explained that the side footage of this lot abuts on West Shore Drive, which
has been paved with Portland Cement Concrete; that the new owner is concerned
about the method of assessment for it,
taken,
Hasselquist, reading from the agreement between the Village and Estow
Corporation, told the Council that the only time a public hearing is necessary
is if the improvement is going to be assessed.
Corporation is not asking for any financing on this; that they are going to
do the work as soon as it is practica1;that they have the job out on bids, now1
Mr, Hyde reported that the Hearing is being held to determine, first, whether
the job is going to be done this year, and, second, how it is going to be paid
for; that he feels the Village has neither the right nor the moral obligation
to handle this improvement as a regular assessment project because assessment,
now, would fall on some forty or fifty property owners, some of whom, at least,
believe they have paid €or the improvement as part of the purchase price of
their lots, Mr, Hasselquist replied that if the Village gets into the position
of calling a special assessment hearing it will be obligated for paying for the
project,
Mr, Stow replied, *'Thkt is what we told you,' We have a letter to that effect."
Reading from Mr, Stow's letter of March 6, addressed to the Council, Mr,
Bredesen quoted, "As stated in our letter of February 22nd, it is still our inten-
tion to accomplish this work by September 1, 1962,
the property owners will impede our progress,"
Lane, told Council he is somewhat confused; that when he purchased the property
he understood $600 was to pay for the street surfacing; that, now, he receives
an estimate of $900; that he wants to know if he is going to have to pay the
difference in cost. Mr, Stow replied that when he gets bids in he will call
neighbors together to figure things out; that he had an agreement with every
contractor he ever sold to, and he is sure that these contractors passid at
along to purchasers, that if costs of street surfacing are more than estimated,
neighbors are to pay it--if less, they will get a refund, Mr, K, E. Reichwald,
7224 Monardo Lane, told Council he doesn't quite understand this and would like
to know whether property owners are going to have a road in the area this year;
and, if some property owner objects, what will happen then,
force the developer to put in the street,
Estow Corporation is under bond to the Village to have the street completed
by September 1, 1962,
by VanValkenburg and carried,
four-ton axle load, and Captain Gans replied that these particular streets,
along with some fifteen others, will be posted this next week,
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It was
Matter discussed, but no formal action
Relative to the improvement now under discussion, Village Attorney
Mr, Stow stated that Estow
Mayor Bredesen asked Mr, Stow, "You are going to put this job in?"
We trust no differences with
Mr, J,E, Lewis, 7217 Monardo
He asked who will
Mr, Bredesen told audience the
Dickson moved that project be tabled. Motion seconded
Mr. Stow asked that the streets be posted to a
CONTRACT AWARDED FOR GRADING OF PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE PATH IN WOODDALE AVENUE
FROM NANCY LANE TO CROSS TOWN HIGHWXY,
today pursuant to Advertisement for Bids published March 1 and 8 in Edina-
Morningside Courier and Construction Bulletin, was presented, showing M,E.
Kraft Excavating and Grading CO,, Inc., to be low bidder at $3,194.30; J.A.
Danens E Son, Inc,, second low at $3,362.30, and Black Top Service to be high
bid at $5,114.08 , compared with Engineer1 s Estimate of $2,858.00 ,
Gans reported that although a letter has been received from the County Engineer,
stating the County Highway Department might not get to the matter of the bridge
this year, he has since talked to Mr. McKay of the Department, who has promised
to copplete the design; that the Captain hopes for a call from the County
Engineer this week, saying the work can be done yet this summer,
recommended award of contract to low bidder even th'ough it is above estimate.
Dickson's motion, that contract be awarded to low bidder, M.E. Kraft, was
seconded by VanValkenburg and carried.
Tabulation of the five bids received
Captain
Manager Hyde
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SUBURBAlP YE'LLOM CAB COMPANY ANSWERS COMPLAINTS : PROMISES BETTER SERVICE ,
Maurice A. Hessian, Jr, and Mr, Jack Daly, Jr,, representatives of Suburban
Mr .
Yellow Cab Company, were present at the Council's request, to discuss with
Council complaints received on fares and service for Edina residents, Mr,
Hessian explained that the Company has put more cabs into service to alleviate
problems experienced because of bad weather.. Telling officials the Council is
aware that some of its problems stem from this winter's exceptionally bad
weather, Mayor Bredesen stated he believes complaints began well before the
cold weather, He cited his own experience in being unable to make a ''time"
cail in the evening for a cab to the airport the next morning-ithis being the
complaint of many of the residents; also asked if the Company's disagreement
with theiAhport has any bearing on the reluctance of its drivers to go out
to Wold Chamerlain, Hr. Daly replied that the Company is happy with its
present arrangement at the Airport; that, as to time calls, the Company will
take time calls during normal weather; cannot do so in inclement weather.
Asked if Edina Cabs, identified by Cab numbers, are 'restricted solely to Edina,
Mr. Daly's answer was Yes.
ing group pickup rates, time calls, cabs on the streets, restriction of Edina
cabs to Edina, etc, It was explained by Messrs, Hessian and Daly that Edina
cabs - are restricted to Edina; that during the day the Company has a31 of the
21 cabs on the streets, with the exception of those down for service; that
in group pickups, with different points of discharge, multiple fares are
charged except in cases where it is known that members of group have some
relation to each other, are acquainted when they board the cab, etc.
if the Company has 21 cabs in Edina this evening, Mr. Daly replied that they
are a11 out here if they are not in the garage being serviced; that this bad
weather has been very hard on the cabs,
manner in which calls are taken, several complaints having been received that
the Company cannot be reached at times,
thirteen incoming lines, and a recording asking people to hold line until
it can be answered, in an effort to give customers maximum service,
Bredesen complimented Company on condition of its cabs, saying Village has
received absolutely no complaints on the cahs, but stated that unless service
is improved Council must take steps to invite other companies to apply for
Edina -taxikab license,
%time, calls for service to airport next morning, Mr. Daly told Council that
the Company has adopted its policy of not taking time calls in inclement
weather only because it does not want its customers to miss a plane-that
time calls in.normal weather are taken, and every effort is made to rpake
service prompt,
NORTHERN STATES PONER COMPANY'S NOTIFICATION, dated February 15,
for ornamental street lighting service, effective September 1, 1957,
continue in force for another five year period unless cancelled by either
party 30 days prior to September 1, 1962, was noted and ordered placed on
file,
NE%$ HEARING ASKED FOR DOUBLE BUNGALOWS ON 'W,56TH ST, (LOTS 7, 8 AND 9, MIRROR
L#IQES-MEADOW WOOD SECOND ADDITION.)
for another Public Hearing on his request for permit to construct double bungalows
on the above entitled lots, was reviewed by the Council,
Anderson expects to invite the neighbors to a meeting to outline his proposal
before the formal hearing. Council asked that Mr. Anderson secure the assent
of the neighbors before asking for public hearing.
had received considerable neighborhood objection when it was last heard,
Many questions were asked by the Council, concern-
Asked
Officials were queried as to the
Mr, Daly told Council Company has
Mr.
At a question from Trustee MacMillan, as to evening
I that agreement
will
The request of Dick Anderson Builders,Inc,,
Letter stated Mr.
Mr, uI6derson's proposition
DRAINAGE RELIEF ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE FOR 4600 MEADOW ROAD (JAMES GRZESKOWIAK) Mr .
Grzeskowiak was present to hear Public Uorks Director Gans report to the Council
that the only way to provide relief from the bad drainage problem at 4600 Meadow
Road is to construct
meeting. Captain Gans reported that someconsiderable work has been done by the
Village Engineering Department in attempting to find a solution to the problem,
but there just isn't any; that the area on which the Grzeskowiak home is located
Bas been a drainage pond for years and years; that storm water is draining in
no different direction, now, than it ever did.
the Village purchase his home so that property could be used for storm pond
purposes; but Council told him this could not be done because it would serve
no public interest,
altogether satisfactory remedy would be for him to raise his house above flood
.level, but that this, of course, would not prevent the flooding of his yard,
Petitioner pleaded for Bumping relief,cznd Council promised that in an emergency
the Village would do what pumping it eedd to relieve this situation but makes
no promises as to completely satisfactory results.
the extensive storm sewer project outlined at the last
B Mr. Grzeskowiak requested that
It was recommended to petitioner that one possible but not
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COMMENDATIONS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
Letters of commendation for the Park Department's work on the skating rink
and sliding hill at 55th and York, filed by Mr, and Mrs. ,L,J. Olson and Mrs,
P. Knutson, were reviewed and ordered placed on file.
Dr, George D, Eitel's letter of appreci,ation for excellent condition of
Village streets during this bad winter was read and ordered placed on file.
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COUNCIL SCHEDULES HEARING FOR MARCH 26 on PETITION FOR REZONING FROM "OPEN __ __
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT" TO "MULTIPLE RESIDENCE D1STRICT"OF LOT 2 , BLOCK 1,
CLIFTON TERRACE. Council reviewed Planning Cornmission's recommendations
of March 7, favoring this rezoning, as petitioned by Mr, Bob Oslund, for
purpose of constructing a threa-'unit dwelling on the property,
Northwest corner of Valley View Road and Cross Town Highway.
motion that Public Hearing on petition be scheduled for March 26 was
seconded by VanValkenbuig and carried ,
Location is
Dickson's
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PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 26 ON REQUEST FOR THREE-FOOT SIDE YARD
AT 5505 KELLOGG AVENUE.
favorable to the grantzng of Mr. James VanValkenburg's request for a side-yard
variance from the zoning requirements.
allowed to place a garage within three feet of the south lot line, whereas
zoning requirements are for a five-foot side yard.
has assented to this variance.
request for Monday, March 26, was seconded by Dickson and carried.
Planning Commission's recommendations of March 7,
Mr, VanValkenburg asks that he be
Neighbor to the south
MacMillan's motion, scheduling Hearing on
.
"PARKWOOD KNOLLS ELEVENTH ADDITION" FINAL PLAT APPROVED. This Final Plat
was reviewed, together with Planning Commission's recommendation of March 7th
for approval, subject to final utility engineering and bonding requirements.
Motion by Dickson, far Council approval 'of Final Plat in accordance with
Commission's recommendation, was seconded by VanValkenburg and carried.
WARDEN ACRES LOT 49 REPLAT" FINAL PLAT APPROVED SUBJECT TO ACTION MARCH 26
ON LOT WIDTH VARIANCE.
two 74,75-foot lots, was approved by Planning Commission at its meeting of
March 7; however, because zoning requirements provide for 75-foot width lots,
Public Hearing on this variance has been scheduled for March 26. .
motion, that Final Plat be approved subject to favorable outcome of March 26th
Public Hearing on lot size variance, was seconded by VanValkenburg and carried.
Note:
Wurz Replat!' ,
This replat of Lot 49, Warden Acres, encompassing
Dickson's
This replat has been mentioned in previous Minutes as "Warden Acres
'IEDINA PARKLANDS REPLAT" FINAL PLAT APPROVED.
explained this replat is simply to correct a surveying error which labeled
the width of Lot 12, Block 2 as 75 feet whereas it is actually 80 feet wide,
Planning Commission approved correcting replat March 7; and Dickson moved
that Final Plat be approved by Council.
carried,
Planning Director Hite
Motion seconded MacMillan and
CUUNCIL APPROVES FINAL PLAT OF llMENDELSSOHN, SORENSON REPLAT".
division of the E,1/2 of S,1/2 of Block 22, Mendelssohn, provides for two lots
of 82.5 x 305 feet,
motion for Council approval of plat was seconded by VanValkenburg and carried,
This sub-
Planning Commission approved plat on March 7, Dickson's
SEVERAL ORDINANCES LAID OVER FOR ACTION ON MLRCH 26,
the following Ordinances, recommended for passage by the Public Works Department:
1, Ordinance No, 67-2 -?'An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 67, as
Amended, as to Permit and Fee for Water or Sewer Connections Involving Street
Surfacing,"
recently adopted Ordinance No. 57.
2, Ordinance No. 68 -*'An Ordinance Regulating the Installation of Water
Softening and Filtering Equipment and Establishing Fees Therefor1!.-
Village Attorney Hasselquist, explaining that after the recent ruling by
Judge James against the Village in the matter of the Wong Restaurant License
suspension, a meeting had been held with Village and Public Health personnel
for recommendations
Council action the following Ordinance Amendments, reading them for Council
consideration:
and a Village Department of Health, Providing for Appointment of a Health Officer,
a Public Health Sanitarian and Other Officers, and Defining the Powers and.Duties
of the Foregoing.
Abolishing Grading of Restaurants and Amending Definition of Health Officer.
Respecting Suspension or Revocation of Licenses by Health Officer and Public
Health Sanitarian.
Clerk presented to Council
This Ordinance brings fees in line with those set forth in
on amendments to the Village ordinance, presented for
1, Ordinance No, 121A - An Ordinance Creating a Village Board of Health
2. Ordinance No, 151A-1 - An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 151A,
3, Ordinance No. 20-1 - An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No, 20,
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Attorney Richard E, Olson and Mrs, Mabel Wong were present, and both pro-
tested adoption of any amendment to Ordinance No, 151#,Nrr Olson on the
grounds that "Ordinance No. 15lAis defective from Page 1 through Page 29
and should be completely rewritten, rather than amended piecemealft, and Mrs,
Wong on grounds that certain provisions of the ordinance are unreasonable,
Mr, Olson pointed out to Council that in his opinion the amendment presented
for action this evening will make'it necessary for Wong's Cafe to operate
under the same standards as are required for Dayton's.
Public Hearing be conducted on Ordinance,
for Council consideration at the meeting of March 26,
He asked that
All proposed Ordinances laid over
TREASURER'S REPORT OF ALL FUNDS, showing Cash Balances at January 31, 1962,
as well as funds invested, was reviewed and ordered placed on file,
CLAIMS PAID.
Pre-List dated March 12, 1962, was seconded by VanValkenburg and carried:
$441,795
I Bickson's motion for payment of the following Claims, as per
General Fund, $16,!204.07; Construction Fund, $6,809.40; Park, Park
Construction and Swim Pool, $7,987.92; Waterworks Fund,
Liquor Fund, $20,409,69; Sewer Rental Fund, $16.02; Improvement
Funds $363 , 00 ; and Poor Fund, $279 , 00-Total, $52,510 e 89 .
The meeting's agenda's having been covered, MacMillan
Motion seconded by Dickson and carri
moved for adjournment,
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING 07 THE
EDINA VILLAGE COUNCIL, HELD MONDAY, MARCH 26,
1962, AT 7:OO PIMI, AT THE EDINA VILLAGE HALL,
Members answering Rollcall were MacMillan , Tupa , and VanValkenburg and Bredesen
MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of March 12, 1962, WeM approved as submitted, by
motion VanValkenburg, seconded by MacMillan and carried,
PROPOSED "PLANNED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTtt ORDINANCE PRESENTED: HEARING SCHEDULED
FOR APRIL 23,
Planning Commission, aqd before an audience of some 25 or 30 persons, Planning
Director Hite presented to the ' Council the proposed ItPlanned Industrial District"
amendment to the Village Zoning Ordinance,
amendment will add a classification-that it w'ill in no way change the procedure
now presccibed in the zoning ordinance for changing the zoning of any particular
property, Referring to the t*Commercialtt classification contained in the present
zoning ordinance, Nre Hite told Council that the Planning Commission would hope
that any new petitions for industrial zoning will be directed toward this
proposed new section, rather than the present section, Hr, Todd told Council
that because of lack of a quorum at the last- Planning Commission Meeting, the
Commission's formal recommendation is not yet available, but he is sure that
the Commission will recommend the present draft, with, at most, a few minor
changes.
to several neighborhood groups, and that additional meetings with such groups
will be held during this next month. Mayor Bredesen opened meeting fo questions
from the audience, but no questions were received,
Hearing on proposed "Planning Industrial District" amendment to Zoning Ordinance
be scheduled for April 23.
In the presence of Chairman Todd and Member Griswold of the
He explained that this proposed
Manager Hyde informed Council that this amendment has been explained
MacMillan moved that Public
Motion seconded by Tupa and carried.
C~GNCI~; KEZONES LOT 2, BLOCK 1, CLIFTON TERRACE (NW COR, VALLEY VIEW ROAD AND
CROSSTOW? HIGHWAY 1 TO WJLTIPLE RESIDENCE DISTRICT" , Clerk presented Affidavit
of Publication in Edina-Morningside Courier of "Notice of Hearing" , and Planning
Director presented Affidavit of Mailing of said Notice, relevant to the Petition
of Mr, Bob Oslund for Rezoning the above entitled property from "Open Development
District" to "Multiple Residence Districts",
form and ordered placed on file, Pursuant to Notice, Mayor called Public Hearing
on Petition,
for rezoning, together with surrounding area.
double bungalows in this area, except for one lot directly across Valley View
Road, which has been approved for a four-plex.
rezoning, it is proposed to build a three-unit apartment, the three units to
be side by side, facing south; that units meet or exceed a11 requirements for
design; that lot is adequate for three units; that Planning Commission recommends
approval, providing building is built in middle of lot. No objections to the
proposal were registered at the Hearing, and none had been received prior thereto.
Mre-HoJe Bach, 5232 Duncraig Road, owner of the lot immediately to the west of
this property, signified his assent.
Affidavits were approved as to
Planning Director Hite presented a sketch, showing site proposed
It was shown that there are
On the property proposed for
VanValkenburg offered the following