HomeMy WebLinkAbout19630211_regularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ED1 NA VILLAGE COUNCIL, HELD MONDAY,
FEBRUARY 11, 1963, AT 7:OO P,M.
Members answering Rollcall were MacMillan, Rixe, Tupa, VanValkenburg and Bredesen.
MINUTES of the Regular Meetings of January 14 and 28, 1963, were approved as submitted,
by VanValkenburg, seconded by MacMillan and carried,
FAIRVIEW SOUTHDALE HOSPITAL WELCOMED TO EDINA. ??? Fairview Hospital, presented to the Council a model of the proposed Fairview-
Southdale Hospital, together with site plan. This new facility is to be located
on the East side of France Avenue, between the Southdale Medical Building and the
Crosstown Highway, with an entrance off France and W,65th Street,
constructed, now, as a 200-bed facility, with plans to expand it to 700 beds as
the need demands, over a 20-year period. He explained plans for parking, and the
general site layout for the facility, and the design of the building-which is to
provide the ultimate in service--; explaining all of the Southdale facilities are
to be coordinated with Minneapolis Fairview,
or five stories high; and may reach seven stories later.
reported the Planning Commission is in accord with the plan; that there is no
re-zoning necessary.
adoption:
Mr, Carl N. Platou, Administrator
It is to be
The first unit will be either four
Planning Director Hite
VanValkenburg offeredLthe following Resolution and moved its
RES OLUTI ON WELCOMING FA1 RVIE W- S OUTHDALE
HOSPITAL
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Edina Village Council does hereby affirm
the need for a hospital serving in the southwest area of Hennepin County, especially
the area of Edina, Richfield, Eden Prairie, Bloomington and southwest Minneapolis,
For years there has been recognized a critical need as stated in studies by
independent hospital consultants in 1950 and 1955 and the Minnesota State Health
Department for hospital facilities
and also medical, surgical emergencies and other services,
especially in the field of obstetrics , pediatrics ,
The Edina Village Council is happy that the Board of Trustees of Fairview
Hospital is willing to undertake the development of the satellite hospital system.
We know the Fairview-Southdale Hospital system has received national attention and
acceptance.
We hereby offer our endorsement and unqualified support for this signi-
ficant community project and do hereby warmly welcome FairviewSouthdale Hospital
to our community,
Motion for adoption of the Resolution was sec by MacMillan, and on Rollcall
enburg, aye; and Bredesen, aye; a
there
UNIFORM GAS FRANCHISE ACTION DELAYED TO SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23.
the discussion on the Uniform Gas Franchise by stating that, after receiving an opinion
by the Village Attorney on the matter of Minnesota's being a "fair value" state, and
additional reports and information prepared by the Managep, he still feels that the
first basic concern of the franchise-with the reproduction cost part of the fomula-l-
still prevails; that this contract contains a very dangerous clause insofar as the
consumer is concerned; that the Council's choice of action is limited, inasmuch as
it is being asked to accept or reject the franchise without change.
remarked he feels the Council's judgment is limited in scope to securing fair and
reasonable gas rates for its gas consumers.
possibility that the Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission may be given the
power to regulate these rates, because he feels the tendency would then be to have
all utilities rates regulated on a political basis--which would be unfair not only
to the taxpayers but to all public utilities, Trustee VanValkenburg said he feels
the proposed Uniform Franchise would eliminate some litigation, inasmuch as it does
prescribe a formula for rate-making.
statements, but added he feels the present formula is not the only one acceptable.
Stating he feels the Council should do all in its power to become thoroughly
acquainted with all aspects of the contract, and not act before all possible means
of discussing the matter, Trustee Tupa suggested that Council action be delayed until
after the Edina Council can meet in session on February 21, with other municipalities,.
at a called meeting of the Suburban Gas Agency,
saying that before.he takes any action he wants to feel right in his own mind about
committing the Village to any 20-year contract, and would like the opportunity of
attending the February 21st meeting.
the Council to take a position at some point; that he feels more meetings will not
Trustee Rixe opened
Mayor Bredesen
He added he is concerned about the
Mr, Rixe agreed with 'Mr. VanValkenburg's
Mr. MacMiLlan agreed with Mr, Tupa,
Mrr Rixe explained that it is incumbent on
make the Council any more convinced than it now is.
in town on the 25th, which will be the CounciL's next regular meeting,
added that he feels, personally, that those who are objecting to adoption of the
franchise are the people who have had no interest in what the Suburban Gas Agency
has done all these years--that he has the utmost confidence in the people who have
been working with the Gas Company .
attend a Special Meeting on Saturday, the 23rd, and replied in the affirmative.
Tupa then moved that a Special Meeting of the Council be called €or Saturday,
February 23, for further consideration of the Uniform Gas Franchise.
seconded by MacMiLlan and carried.
He added that he will not be
lk. Bredesen
Mr. Rixe was asked if he would be able to
Motion
NELSON FARM REZONING PROPOSAL RETURNED TO PLANNING COMMISSION FOR CLARIFICATION OF
CAHILL ROAD SETBACK -EK WATERSHED RE QUIREMENTS .
to Pmg the pr=bposal for Rezening from Open Development District to
Mayor Bredesen called
PLANNED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, OFFICE BUILDING DISTRICT, AND WLTIPLE RESIDENCE
DISTRICT of certain areas of the Nelson Farm, all as set forth in the Minutes of
the January 28th regular meeting of the Village Council; this present Hearing
being a,continuation of the January 28th Hearing, With visual aids, Mr. Hite
reviewed for Council and audience the areas proposed to be rezoned, in relation
to present zoning.
the varisus tracts have been received and checked out, and that these descriptions
agree with the tracts specified on the plan.
Commission recommends favorably upon the proposal, with the restriction that a
setback of 150 feet from Cahill Road be required for "Tract A" (proposed to be
rezoned Office Building District),because of the residential character of the
West side of Cahill Road,
applicant for rezoning has agreed to this setback.
he did not understanding things this way; that the property is only 310 feet deep
on the South, and he feels it will be difficult to conform with this requirement--
that applicants would prefer to have automobile parking behind their buildings,
rather than between Cahill Road and buildings.
Planning Commission feels parking should be at the sides, rather than in the
back. He added that the Commission's recommendation is that this tract not be
rezoned at this time, without this 150-foot setback restriction.
inquired as to whether the Nine-Nile Creek Watershed District has approved the
plan,
working with the applicant's representative, Mr. Godward, to resolve the few
difficulties which still exist; that the District has given general approval to
the plan.
as set forth by applicant (this being different than that recommended by Vater Shed
District).
any channel changes,
Office Building District be rezoned at this time.
entire proposal be sent back to Planning Commission for settlement of pond elevation
and setback differences.
He told the Council that the proper legal descriptions for
Mr, Hite emphasized that the Planning
Trustee VanValkenburg inquired as to whether the
Mr. E. C, Stow replied that
Mr. Hite explained that the
Mr. Maxl3an
Mr. Hite replied that the District's Engineer, Mr. Douglas Barr, kaS been
Mr. VanValkenburg asked concerning difference between elevation of pond
Mr. Hite replied that applicant must receive permit from District €or
Attorney Brill suggested that a11 tracts except the one
VanValkenburg moved that the
Motion seconded by Rixe and carried,
HAYS FARM SITE DEVELOPMENT, SEEDING AND SODDING, AND IRRIGATION SYSTEM CONTRACTS
A'WARDED. Mr. Xendall T. Stephens, Chairman of the Edina Park Board, presented to
the Council a detailed tabulation of the bids taken February 8, on the Hays Farm
Site Development, PROPOSAL A being on Basic Earthwork with several Alternates €or
additional related work, and PROPOSAL B being for Sodding and Seeding.
showed receipt of seven bids on P OP SAL A, with J. A. Danens E Son being low bidder
on the Base Bid, at $372,599.40,/ EP 8f nder E Sons second low, at $414,761.00, and J,V,
Gleason Co., third low at $435,941.56. PROPOSAL B, with related alternates, was
bid by C. W. Houle at $39.400 on Base Bid. Ray Jordan & Sons at $37,662.18 on Base
Tabulation
Bid, and E. Grant Per1 at-$44,071.20 on Bise
contract be awarded to J, A. Danens and Son,
PLUS ALTERNATES: A-1 Clear E Grub
1. PROPOSAL A - BASIC EARTHWORK
A-2 Pick Rock E Debris
A-3a Bridges Complete
A-4 Intake Structures
Bid. Mr, Stephens recommended that
as follows:
$372,599.40
2,600 . 00
18,000 .OO
4,750.00
9,900.00
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A-8 Compact E Shape Pit Run Gravel 5,000.00
2, PROPOSAL B - SODDING AND SEEDING
To C. \I. Houike Co.
PLUS ALTERNATE B-2 - Replacement 6,000.00 $ 45,400.00
$39,400.00
3.
He added that with these items under contract, and a revised planting plan which is
estimated to cost sane $30,000, the entire cost of the Hays Farm Golf Course project
should be just under the $825,000 estimated some time ago as the probable cost of this
project ,
IRRIGATION SYSTEM - (Bids taken January 9)
To T.D. Gustafson Co. 116,000 .OO
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It was explained that Alternates A-5 (Furnish and Place Sand in Traps) and
A-6 (Construct tees and paths for number 3 hole) have not been placed under
contract because'it is believed that these two items can be accomplished by
the greenskeepers who must be employed for maintenance, at a cost aonsiderably
less than the bid prices.
In his summary, Mr. Stephens told Counci1.the Park Board does contemplate
some minor change orders against the contracts, as the work proceeds; that,
especially in the Basic Earthwork contract it is impossible to state that the
construction cost will be held to the amount of contract as awarded, although
the Board does believe at thk time that Quantities estimated are sufficient;
also, that there may be some changes in br'idge design after Water Shed District
requirements are completely worked out--but that these are expected to be minor.
Trustee Tupa commended the Board for a job well done; then moved that
the Contract for Basic Earthwork and Alternates A-l,2,3a, 4, Qd^8;..at'
$412,849.40.
to C. M. Houle, with Alternate B-2, at total of $45,400.00, was seconded by
Tupa and carried.
Mr. Stephens then added that it is the unanimous recommendation of the Park
Board that the design for the Irrigation System, as prepared by Harrison, Brauer
& Rippel, be followed, and that award be made to T.D.6ustafson Company; and Tupa
moved that contract be so awarded,
carried,
Motion was seconded by VanValkenburg and carried,
Motion by?VanValkenburg, for award of Proposal No. 2, Seeding and Sodding,
Motion seconded by VanValkenburg and
PLANTINGS SPECIFICATIONS FOR HAYS FARM GOLF COURSE REVISED. Mr. Stephens
reported that Plans for Golf Course Plantings have now been revised, with
reduced sizes for shrubs and trees, fewer items, and some village-grown
plantings-which plans should still prove adequate to provide both the beauty
and the protection needed.
on the new planting specifications at such time as the Park Board deems
appropriate was seconded by VanValkenburg and carried,
Tupa's motion authorizing advertisement for bids
ST,REET WEEPER CONTRACT AWARDED.
receipt, February 8, of four bids on a 3-Yard Capacity Street Sweeper, and
Tabulation of Bids - was presented , showing
six bids on the 4-Yard Sweeper.
bidder, on an Elgin Custom 375 (3uYd), at $9,450.00; also being second-low,
on an Elgin tThite Wing 375 (3-Yd) at $9,710.50. On the 3-Yd,, Phillippi
Equipment was third low at $10,395.00 on a Wayne 1-660, and Zeco Co. was
high bidder, on a Mobil 1000-3 at $10,990.38, Recommendation was for award
to MacQueen Equipment Co. on an Elgin Vhite Wing 375 at $9,710'50, because
this machine is heavier and more closely meets specifications on broom
adjustment and streering mechanism.
carries an appropriation of $5,000 for a sweeper and $7,500 for a grader, but
that since preparation of budget it has become apparent that a sweeper is the
more urgently needed of the two. .He recommended that the sweeper be purchased,
now, and that an appropriation of $5,000 be put into next year's budget foward
the grader, He added that, at the time of preparation of the budget a smaller
sweeper had been considered, but it is felt the heavier machine is more useful.
Tupa's motion that contract for Street Sweeper be awarded to MacQueen Equipment
Co., for an Elgin White Wing 375 at $9,710.50, was seconded by VanValkenburg
and carried.
MacQueen Equipment Co., St. Paul, was low
Mr. Hyde explained that the budget
DUMP TRUCK PURCHASED FROM LOW BIDDER, SOUTHDALE FORD.
.showing bE received February 8, on Truck and Dump Box, showed receipt of five
bids, Southdale Ford being low bidder on a Ford F-750 plus Dunn Box, less Trade-
In on 1950 International L-382, at Net Bid of $5,049.74.
that of Hull-Dobbs Ford, at $5,125.57; and third-low, Downtown Chevrolet on a
Chev. C-8303, at $5,237.00.
$5,049.74, which, Mr. Hyde stated, is $49.74 above the budget amount*
VanValkenburg's motion, that bid be awarded in accordance with Manager's
recommendation, was seconded by Tupa and carried,
Tabulation of Bids,
Second low bid was
Recommendation was for award to low bidder, at
PANEL. TRUCK. PURCHASED FROM HULL-DOBBS FORD.
February 8, showed receipt of fbur? bids, International Harvester being low bidder
on an Into C-1000, less trade-in on a 1951 Chev, Carryall, at net bid of $1,750.00,
Hull-Dobbs Ford was second-low, on a Ford Econoline, at net of $1,778.95, and
Southdale Ford was third-low at $1,835.00 net, also on an Econoline.
was for award to second-low bidder, Hull-Dobbs, because low bid does not meet
specifications, having only one door.
$2,000 .
was seconded by MacMBllan and carried.
Tabulation of the bids taken
Recommendation '
The budgeted amount for this vehicle was
VanValkenburg's motion , that vehicle be purchased Erom second-low bidder,
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{ $30.00, ADJUSTENT- MADE,E WATER BILL - MR, GORDON FERGUSON, 5720 CHOKEN AVENUE.
Mr. Ferguson appeared before the Council to request an
for the qCa$ter represented by the January 1, 1963 bill$''%!rsffowe$ d had
consumed 23,700 cu.ft. of water in this quarter, whereas his next largest consumption
had been 12,500 cu.ft. in the January quarter, 1958, and average consumption is in
the neighborhood of 7,000 cu.ft,
fault in his water meter, saying he and 'Water Supt. fioehler had tested the meter
feels it must be there because there was no water leak he knew of. Manager Hyde
told Council the only thing the office can go on is the water meter; that water
meters cannot run fast--ahat such faults as have been discovered are all on "slowr1
meters.
in the past eight year
the reading for the €3e%kgr , 1962 quarter, taken by Mr, Ferguson's son and mailed
in, is only 7,100 cu.ft, as compared with 12,100 cu,ft, for this quarter in 1961,
and 7,900 in 1960.
14 years, Mr. Ferguson maintained We feel there is an error in this meter".
Some discussion by the Council ensued, and VanValkenburg suggested that a new
meter be installed and Mr. Ferguson be given a credit of $30.00,
that proper3y owners purchase their own meters; that installation of a new one in
the Ferguson residence would have to be at Mr. Ferguson's expense.
agreed that it might be years before there was any further trouble with the meter
he now has; that he is willing to keep it; and VanValkenburg then moved for a
$30.00 adjustment on the water bill of January 1, 1963,
and carried,
entuig gi water bill
Mr. Ferguson maintained that there must be a
on Mr, Ferguson's own motor, without indication of such a fault, but that he still c.
He added he believes there have been only three instances of high bills
Relative to Mr, Fergusonvs claim, Mr. Hyde pointed out
Stating that the meter has never had a seal during the past
Mr. Hyde reported
Mr. Ferguson
Motion seconded by Rixe .- .- .
c: APPLICATION FOR PERMIT FOR NURSERY SCHOOL AT 6116 BIRCHCREST DRIVE REFERRED TO
PLANNING COMl4ISSION F'sk RECOMMENDATION.
Drive, applied for a permit to conduct a nursery schooL in her home, She told
Council the school would be in operation about 360 hours a year, that there will
be no traffic problems because her driveway will accommodate all cars which will
be parking; that the children would be indoors except for about six weeks each
year, during the very best early fall and spring weather; that they would be
well supervised at all times; that special provisions would be made within the
house and in the yard for the accommodation and safety of the children. She
added that she now conducts a nursery school, licensed by the State, in Richfield,
and that because she has had many applications from parents of Edina childqen she
feels this would be a definite service to Edina.
Council that there are now some nursery schools in Edina, but that a11 but one
(which we have not proved is actually in operation) are in churches, He added
that PIrs, Weisbrod expects to employ two or three teachers, and that when .persons
are employed in any enterprise, it has been held that this 'is a "commercial
venture" and therefore not acceptable in a residential zone.
Hite's interpretation of the zoning ordinance, Mr. Hasselquist told Council that
if Council wishes so to do, an amendment to zoning ordinance could be adopted,
setting standards for, and permitting nursery schools under special permit,
MacMillan moved that application for permit for nursery school be referred to
Planning Commission for its recommendations.
and carried.
Mrs J. G. Weisbrod , 6116 Birchcrest
Planning Director Hite told I
Agreeing with MP.
14otion seconded by VanValkenburg
COUNCIL SCHEDULES PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 25, ON PETITION FOR MULTIPLE RESIDENCE
ZONING, AREA EAST OFTOUNTY ROXD NO. 18, BET WE^ PE DERSON DAIRY AND 9-MILE CREEK.
Reviewing briefly for the CounciL the Kenn-eth Wallace petition for rezoning from
Open Development District to Multiple Residence District (all as explained in detail
at the Meeting of December 10, 19621, Mr, Hite explained that Public Hearing had not
been scheduled for tonight's meeting in accordance with Council's directive because
plans have changed in the meantime.
Hearing for February 25, with area for rezoning to be extended somewhat to both
the South and East of the original area, Mr, Hite added that the Planning Commission
has been working for some time on a new "Multiple Residence District" amendment; feels
that if Council grants the GIallace petition, zoning should be in accord with this new
amendment, VanValkenburg's motion, that Public Hearing be scheduled for February 25,
on petition for rezoning of the following property from Open Development District to
Multiple Residence District:
He asked permission to schedule a Public
AmA I - That part of the East 625.1 Feet of the West 1/2 of the South 1/4 of
Section 30, Township 117, Range 21, lying West of the East 400,l Feet
thereof and South of the North 500 Feet thereof:
That part of the East 625,O Feet of the North 631.73 Feet of the West
1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31, Township 117, Range 21, lying
West of the East 200 Feet thereof,
That part of the Southwest 114 of Section 30, Township 117, Range 21,
lying West of the East 625.1 Feet thereof and South of the North 500 Feet
thereof:
That part of the North 631-73 feet of the Nest 1/2 of the Northwest
1/4 of Section 31, Township 117, Range 21 lying Nest of the East 625
Feet t
AREA I1
hereof
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COUNCIL SCHEDULES PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 11, ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO
"MULTIPLE RESIDENCE DISTRICT" SECTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE, Mr. Hite presented
a draft of the proposed amendment, saying that it represents a full scale ) overhauling of this section of the Ordinance, and establishes much better 1
control over apartments, setting up five different types of multiple residence
districts.
approval to the ordinance as drafted, Mr, Hite asked the Council to tentatively
schedule Hearing for the first regular meeting in March.
moved, and motion was seconded by MacMillan and carried,
Saying that the Planning Commission has still to give final
VanValkenburg so
GOLF TERRACE-WOODDALE AVE. INTERSECTION HAZARDS TO BE ELIMINATED. Mr, Hyde
reviewe2 for the Council the camplaints received concerning the hazard at the
Golf Terrace-Wooddale Avenue intersection, occasioned by the placement of two
pillars at the entrance to Golf Terrace, and the planting of two hedges in the
boulevard right-of-way. He suggested that Engineer Wegner be authorized to
write the owners of the two hedges, requesting that the owner of the lot on
the north side of Golf Terrace remove that part.of the hedge which extends
beyond a point 25 feet north of the south lot line, and that the owner of the
lot on the south side of Golf Terrace remove the portion of his hedge which
extends beyond a point LO feet south of this lot's north lot line; and that
the pillars be removed by the Village. Also, that the Village be empowered
to remove the hedges and assess cost of removal to property owners, if removal
is not accomplished by the owners by April '1.
NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY'S HOSPITALIZATION PLAN FOR VILLAGE
EMPLOYEES APPROVED BY COUNCIL PROVIDING EMPLOYEES VOTE IN FAVOR, Finance
Erector Dalen presented to the Council a tabulation of the puoaations received
on a group hospitalization plan, together with the retention "schedules and
additional Jnformation furnished by the various companies quoting,
that this coverage be taken with Northwestern National Life Insurance, Caswell-
Ross, Agents, at their quoted cost for a family plan, of $19,40 per month.
Preparations for this employee benefit were instigated by the Council pursuant
to the Union's request for such benefits, made during arbitration last year.
Petition asking that employees be allowed to keep the present Blue Cross-Blue
Shield policy in preference to this new policy, was filed by the Firemen; and
Mr. Larkin MacClellan , Union representative, told Council 31 of the employee
members of his group would prefer to stay with Blue CPOSS, whereas eight are
in favor of the new plan, Trustee Tupa suggested that the new plan be put to
a vote of the employees before firm action is taken to change.
that action should be taken before March 1, in order that payroll changes might
be made; and Tupa moved that Council approve the Northwestern National Life
Insurance Company's Group Hospitalization Plan for Village Employees providing
a ballot of said employees shows a majority in favor of changing from the
present Blue-Cross-Blue Shield plan. Motion was seconded by Rixe and carried.
He recommended
It was explained
CIVIL DEFENSE PERSONNEL FUNDS DECLINED,
Evil Defense Director Bennett's letter of February 8, (held until this meeting)
declining some $1,500 State Funds for Civil Defense personnel, Letter lists
three reasons for declination of funds, one of which is that amount of funds
available would not compensate for much more than the time spent in completing
the forms necessary to secure the funds, and another being that the secretary
must qualify and be certified under Ciril Service,
is a "tremendous amount" of paper work involved, and that the type of program
indicated would result in so little flexibility that it would become almost
impossible to comply with the terms of the program, Council was in agreement
that funds be declined and that letter dated February 8 be forwarded to State
Civil Defense Director,
Manager Hyde asked for approval of
Mr. Hyde told Council there
STORM SEWER EASEMENT RETURNED,
easement where the storm sewer isn't and hasn't an easement where the storm sewer
ist1, Village Engineer Wegner requested return of an easement over certain
properties, in exchange for an easement along route of sewer.
quit claim deed from Village of Edina to C.K. Katter E Sons, Inc. and A.J.
Poppelaars and Simone Poppelaars, fortfa strip of land ten feet in width Lying
five feet on each side of the following described line: 'A line drawn from the
East line of Lot Twelve (12) , Block Four (4) , Brookline 1st Addition, to the
West line of said lot parallel with and distant one hundred sixty (160) feet
North measured at right angles from the South line of Lot Ten (101, Block Four
(41, Brookline 1st Addition'", asking that deed be signed, thus returning
easement.
of Village,was seconded by Rixe and carried,
Explaining that the Village "has a storm sewer
He presented I
Tupa's motion directing Mayor and Clerk to exenute deed on behalf
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SOUTHDALX LIQUOR STORE FIVE-YEAR LEASE APPROVED: RENENAL OPTION REFUSED.
Hyde reported to Council that Southdale interests will not write a renewal
into 'the five-year lease on the Southdale Liquor Store
that he recommends renewal for the next five years on that basis outlined
at the December 10, 1962 Meeting (See Page 309, Minute Book 251, without
insistence by the Council upon this renewal clause,
lease for Southdale Liquor Store and storage space be renewed for five-year
period , was seconded by VanValkenburg and carried.
128 Southdale Center;
NacMillan's motion, that
COMPLPINT RELATIVE TO AD~lINISTRATION OF DOG ORDINANCE TO BE INVESTIGATED: REPORT
TO BE TO COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 25. Flavor Bredesen reDorted to the Council the
c-ompiaint' received from Mr. A. A. Tgeter, 4500 Dre&l Avenue, that Mrs. Teeter
had been verbally abused at the Animal Rescue League pound; and also that two
dog-shootings have occurred in this neighborhood without interference by the
Police Department.
a report back to the Council on or before its meeting of February 25.
Mr. Hyde he will have this complaint investigated and have
SNOWGATE INVENTION TO BE PATENTED: VILLAGE AND PUBLIC WORKS SUPT. BATJSO TO DIVIDE
ROYALTIES. Manager Hyde reported that the Village has made application in the
Village's name, for a patent for the Snowgate invented and developed by Public
Works Superintendent Adam Batko (this being an attachment whereby the plows are
prevented from filling driveways during plowing operations); that many munici-
palities, including some from Canada, have expressed interest in purchasing the
device for their own plows; and that several meetings have been held with a
manufacturer who is desirous of manufacturing this invention. Fir, Hyde said
that while the Village has furnished the materials and labor for development
of the invention, much thought and time has been spent by Mr. Batko in off hours,
in preliminary work and in perfecting the device. Mr. Hyde suggested that if the
patent is granted Mr, Batko assign his interest in it to the Village with the
understanding that -
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
All-original patent costs will be deducted f ran royalties received
After deduction of above costs, royalties will be divided 50-50rbetween
In case Mr. Batko leaves Edina employment he will continue to receive
If patent needs defense the manufacturer will pay the costs of such
Restriction will be made against the Village's payment of royalties
before royalties are divided:
the Village of Edina and Mr. Batko.
50% of the royalties.
defense ,
- on the snowgates it uses.
14r. Hyde said that in present negotiations
are not yet complete) the manufacturer has
royalty , which would mean about $15 , 00 for
that the Village proceed with the snowgate
recommendations, including the commitments
was seconded by Tupa and carried.
with the interested manufactuper (which
expressed a willingness to pay a 2-1/2%
each snowgate. VanValkenburg's motion,
invention in accordance with the above
to Mr. Batko relative to royalties, .
COUNCIL ADOPTS RESOLUTION URGING LEGISLATURE TO REDISTRICT HENNEPIN COUNTY.
Manager Hyde reported to the Council that the Hennepin County League of
Municipalities has adopted a resolution asking the Legislature to enact legislation
which would provide for the redistricting of the present Hennepin County Board of
Commissioners; and that Representative Kirchner from Richfield has explained to
the League the legislation introduced in support of the League's action-being
House File #475--and calling for redistricting of Hennepin County on a basis of
three members from Minneapolis and two members from the suburban area.
that there are other proposals, being a four-three representation, and a plan for
general redistricting throughout the state.
resolution Kirschner-authored legislation, and VanValkenburg offered the following
Resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO HENNEPIN COUNTY
He added
Mr. Hyde recommended adoption of a
REDISTRICTING
VHEREAS, the Board*of Hennepin County Commissioners has on November 27, 1962,
by vote of four to one redistricted itself in a manner which ignores the views of
a majority of Municipal Officials arid Municipal Councils in Hennepin County , and
will deprive the citizens outside the City of Minneapolis realistic repressntation
on the County Board, and
on the County Board,
that this Council urges the Legislature of the State of Minnesota at its 1963
Session to enact legislation which will provide for more adequate representation
of all. the citizens of Hennepin County on the Board of Hennepin County Commissioners
by providing for two representatives on said Board frm the suburban area and three
remesentatives from the Citv of MinneaDolis.
VHEREAS, the Hennepin County Commissioner Districts are drawn in a mannep which
WHEREAS, present legislation is inadequate to accomplish desirable representation
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Edina
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COUNCIL ASKS LEGISLATURE FOR INTERIM STUDY COMMISSION RELATIVE TO MINNEAPOLIS GENERAL
HOSPITAL,
the resolution adopted by the Hennepin County League of Towns and Municipalities
on February 7, protesting to the Legislature against the City of Minneapolis'
request for legislation transferring cost of City's expenditures for General
Hospital and City's direct relief costs to HennepinCounty-but that vote was so
recorded only because Edina had hoped for adoption of a resolution by the League
asking the Legislature for establishment of an Interim Study Commission which
could present an impartial recommenda*ion to the Legislature. He recommended
that Edina adopt such a resolution for transmittal to the Legislature.
he would like to offer the resolution recommended by the report of the Health
and Welfare Committee of the Hennepin County League, Trustee VanValkenburg
offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
Manager Hyde reported that Edina has been recorded as vat&ng against
Saying
RESOLUTION ON MINNEAPOLIS GENERAL HOSPITAL
WHEREAS, The City of Minneapolis has represented that it can no longer afford
to maintain its General Hospital and is requesting the State Legislature to pass
legislation which will transfer the cost of the City's expenditures for General
Hospital and the City's direct relief costs to Hennepin County, and
WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners has agreed to such
transfer without considering the viewpoint of the suburban municipalities, and
WHEREAS, such. transfer would increase the County property tax levy approxi-
mately 9.6 mills and decrease the City of Minneapolis levy proportionately, and
WHEREAS, 9.6 mills is equal to 30% to 40% of many suburban municipal tax
levies, and
WHEREAS, the present Minneapolis General Hospital building has been allowed
to become obsolete and will apparently have to be replaced by a new physical
facility costing approximately $15,000,000 , plus interest on bonds issued, all
of which costs would be paid by Hennepin County if the Minneapolis proposal is
approved, and
WHEREAS, the emergency facilities offered by Minneapolis General Hospital
are too far removed from many parts of the County to be of immediate assistance
and emergency needs in the suburban area are being met adequately by private
hospitals in the suburban area, and
Minneapolis who receive free care because they are determined by the City to be
?'medically indTgent" even though they are receiving no other relief, and
there is little need for public hospital facilities to take care of "medically
indigent" suburbanites , and
responsibilities for direct relief for many years at reasonable costs to their
taxpayers , and
WHEREAS, although only 15% of the recipients of the major categorical
relief systems (Old Age Assistance and Aid to Dependent Children) reside in the
suburban area, suburban property owners pay 33% of Hennepin County's property
tax levy for its share of such expenditures, and
financial plight of.Genera1 Hospital is due to suburban municipalities not having
paid just charges for care given suburban residents at General, and
WHEREAS, the medical research and training programs of the Minneapolis
General Hospital, carried on in conjunction with the University of Minnesota
Medical School, are of invaluable benefit to the citizens of the entire State, and
UHEREAS, the Regents of the University of Minnesota on November LO, 1962,
adopted a statement which recognizes "the interdependence o€ the General Hospital
and the University Medical School$" points out that "General Hospital and the
University Medical School have become linked in a common enterprise of medical
education, basic medical research, and community service," and states that "an
indispensable pattern of hospital medical care and eduction has evolved with
consequences that are statewide in their importancesf1 and
WHEREAS , the responsibility for medical training and research should not
be placed on the citizens of one city or of one county, but should be shared by
all citizens of the State, and
WHEREAS, an ever increasing percentage of persons residing in Hennepin
County are providing for their own medical needs through medical insurance plans,
or will be recipients of medical benefits provided by Federal and State medical
care legislation, which is constantly expanding in both coverage and amount of
benefits, all of which serves to diminish the need for free care in a public
hospital, and
WHEREAS, nearly 70% of the patients at General Hospital are residents of
WHEREAS, because of age and incame characteristics of the suburban residents,
WHEREAS, the suburban municipalities have adequately taken care of their
WHEREAS, the City. of Minneapolis 6s unable to furnish any evidence that the
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would not be likely to increase the cost of retirement benefits paid by the
Village over what such cost would be if PERA coverage alone were continued,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of
Edina that this Council favors legislation that would allow each member of,
PERA to elect to continue in the present PERA retirement plan or to elect to
become a member of a retirement plan which cbmbines full social security
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WEREAS, there are
city-suburban area cost
IJHEREAS, there are
many current inequdties in the whole problem of central
sharing which have not yet been resolved, and
many unanswered questions about the entire subject
because no completely objeckve investig&on has been made by an impartial,
unprejudiced group representing all interests concerned,
That the
would shift the costs of direct relief for Minneapolis residents and the expenses
of Minneapolis General Has i a1 to Hennepin County, and
That the Village/%?#&a urge the Legislature of the State of Minnesota
to establish an Interim Study Commission composed of legislators and representatives
of suburban municipalities, Minneapolis, Hennepin County , University Hospital,
University Medical School, private and public welfare agencies, and private
haspitals which will go into all of the cmplex factors involved and, after study
and consideration, present recommendations for a comprehensive and equitable
solution
opposed to any legislation which
Motion for adoption of the Resolution was secon
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with a qodified PERA .plan REAS, this coverage wil; permit each-indivSdual em loyee of the VilJa e of elect that form of retirement benefits which woulfl be most bene€iclaf to him, and Notion for adoption of the Resolution was seconded
there were five ayes and no nays, as follows: Mac
lkenburg, and on Rollcall
CLAIMS PAID.
Lisnated February 11:
and Park Construction Funds, $68,772.00; Waterworks Fund, $21,922.00; Liquor Fund,
$35,114-73; Sewer Rental Fund, $1,192.06; Improvement Funds, $567,073.28, and PIR
and Poor Funds, $1,070.13--Total, $727,668-96, and for approval of check dated
January 30, to Harrison, Brauer E Rippel, from Park Sinking Fund, amount $3,999.14,
was seconded by VanValkenburg and carried.
Tupa's motion, for payment of the following Claims, all as per Pre-
General Fund, $31,733.14; Construction Fund, $791.62; Park
REPORT AND LIQUOR STORE STATEMENTS dated December 31, 1962, were
eviewed, -ordered placed on file.
LEFT TURN ONTO HIGHWAY 100 FROM VALLEY VIEW TRAFFIC TRAVELING WEST \KILL NOT BE
PEF!ITTED BY. STATE.. Engineer tlegner reported that , pursuant to Council instructions
'of January 14 for removal of "No Left Turn" sign at Hiahwav 100 and Vallev View Road -" East, he has consulted with the State Highway Department and has been infkned that
the State will not permit south-bound left turns from Valley View Road onto Highway
100.
which had petitioned the Council for this left turn.
Manager directed to so inform the Valley View Business Men's Association,
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MANAGER AND FINANCE DIRECTOR AUTHORIZED TO GO TO NEW YORK IN ATTEMPT TO
SECURE 'A MORE FAVORABLE RATING FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT, Finance Director Dalen If
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reportTd that he and Mr, Hyde have been asked by School officials to
accompany them on a trip to the New York in an effort to secure a more
favorable rating for the School District in preparation for forthcoming
bond sale.
trip, was seconded by MacMillan and carried,
VanValkenburg's motion,'authorizing expenditures for this
The agenda's having been covered, Tupa moved for adjournment,
seconded by MacMillan and carried,
Motion
c Village Clerk
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EDINA
VILLAGE COUNCIL, HELD SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23,
1963, AT 1200 PIMI, IN THE EDINA VILLAGE HALL
Special Meeting was convened at 1:OO P.M., Saturday, February 23, 1963, in
the Village Hall, pursuant to action taken by the Council February 11, the
only matter before the Council being consideration and action on the
proposed Uniform Gas Franchise,
Members answering Rollcall were MacMillan, Rixe, Tupa, VanValkenburg and
Bredesen.
Mayor Bredesen opened the meeting by Stating he could not be at the meeting
of the Suburban Gas Agency, held February 21, and asking Council &f those who
did attend had any additional questions to put befoz?e,the Minneapolis Gas
Company,
saying it had answered some things about which he had been in doubt,
Members MacMillan and VanValkenburg reported on meeting, MacMillan
Saying he had not had time to pursue fupther the matter of reproduction costs
and methods of determining depreciation, beyond previous discussions on these
matters, Mr. Bredesen told Council he finds, from a personal standpoint,
that he is now paying no more, proportionately, than he did twenty years
ago for his gas service; and perhaps less, in proportion to increase in
costs of other services-and for that reason is wondering whether the Council
is not unduly concerned about this formula; that, assuming the Gas Company
is operated by prudent, honest businessmen, he believes there is no reason
to believe they would increase the cost of gas beyond cost increases of
other items, Also, that while 20 years is a Long time, the three-year rey
opening clause requested by some of the Council. would probably result in a
higher cost than that now contemplated, because of the higher financing
cost to the Gas Company; and that he feels this Council should approve the
franchise- as developed by the Suburban Gas Agency,
Trustee Rixe, saying it is well known that he has taken a negative stand on
the proposed franchise, asked for this opportunity to correct some misunder-
standings; that, in the first place, he would like to go on record as - not
being in favor of state regulation; that, secondly, he has tried to talk
with many people concerning the matter of this franchise-anybody and every-
body he felt could be helpful-and has tried to eliminate pre-conceived
prejudices on both sides and to make up his own mind,
probably been at an advantage in some respects, chine into this pkture
fairly late, because he has not been influenced by the heartaches and
frustrations which have gone into preparing this contracto Mr, Rixe stated
that Reproduction Cost is the item which concerns him most; that, on the
basis of Original Cost versus Reproduction Cost, the gas consumer could pay
some $15,000,000 excess over the next 20 years,
that the consumer be given some kind of protection for the extremes that
none of those now considering this franchise can measure,
the consumer could have some kind of limit of affect on reproduction cost,
or some kind of protection that rates will, not become unreasonable, he
would feel better about the contract.
there is no doubt but that the franchise contains some damaging features for
the consumer, and for that reason is not acceptable. He added he feels that
much has been accomplished by unanimity of efforts of suburbs working together
for common cause, and hopes that his remarks have in no way detracted from,
nor jeopardized this accomplishment.
He added he has
He asked for one thing-
He added that if
Mr, Rixe said that in his opinion