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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19631202_regular12 / 2/ 6 3 255 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA VILLAGE COUNCIL, HELD MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1963, AT 7:OO P.M., AT THE EDINA VILLAGE HALL Members answering Rollcall were MacMillan, Rixe, Tupa, VanValkenburg and Bredesen. MIbIUTES of the Regular Meeting of November 18, were approved as submitted, by Motion VanValkenburg, seconded by Tupa and carried. COUNCIL LEVIES ASSESSMENT FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-50. Public Hearing, continued from several previous meetings, on the Proposed Assessment for Street Improvement No. BA-50--the construction of Asphalt Concrete Paving with Curb and Gutter in Wycliffe Road and Grove Street in Edina Highlands Lakeside Addition, was called as the first matter on the agenda. the Village Attorney's opinion on the legality of assessing Merold Drive (also in Edina Highlands Lakeside Addition) for a portion of this improvement, inasmuch as Wycliffe Road and Grove Street residents feel they are being over-assessed because the Good Samaritan Methodist Church cannot be assessed for street surfacing. Hyde read Attorney DeForest Spencer's letter, which informed Council that while the statutes permit deferred assessments for sewer and water, they do not- give authority for such assessments for street improvements; that, because Merold Drive was not included in the Notice of Assessment Hearing it is most doubtful that this property canmow be assessed. E4r. Spencer told Council that on a "re-assessment" (as the result of a Court directive) iS is possible, but not probable, that Merold Drive could be included as a part of the benefited area. Mr. Hyde told Council the Estimate of Cost given at the Improvement Hearing was $10.77 per Assessable Foot; that when costs were computed, and before it was discovered that Church could not be assessed for the Asphalt Paving portion, cost was computed at $9.52 per assessable foot; that, now, if the Church is assessed for its full footage for Curb and Gutter only, the Church will be assessed at $3.47 per Assessable Foot for its full 410 feet ($1,422.70), and the balance of the area will pay $9.48 per Assessable Foot.. Residents had asked that Village General Fund assume part of the cost of this improvement inasmuch as the Church had been exempted from assessment as part of its dedication of the land to the Village; and there was some discussion at this meeting relative to this suggestion, but it was felt that, had the Church's 30-foot strip been purchased outright, purchase cost assessable to the street improvement would have been high; that the Village has no authority'. . to take part of the cost of the improvement. able foot is not excessive for this type of improvement (BA-52 at $9.31; BA-55 at $10.42 both being in this range). be levied at $1,422.70 for the Church property and $9.48 per Assessable Foot for the residential properties abutting these streets. carried. VanValkenburg offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption: Continuance of Hearing had been for the purpose of securing Manager In summing up the improvement, It was also noted that $9.48 per assess- VanValkenburg then moved that the assessment Motion was seconded by Tupa and RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT STREET IMPROVEMENT NO, BA-50 BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Edina, Hinnesota, as follows: It is hereby found, determined and declared that the proposed assessment for STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-50 has been calculated in accordance with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes Section 429.051 and 429.061; that notice has been duly published, as required by law, that this Council would meet to hear and pass upon all objections, if any, to amend said proposed assessment as might be necessary, and to adopt the same by resolution; that said proposed assessment has at all times since its filing been open for public inspection, and opportunity has been given to all interested persons to present their objections; and that each of the lots, pieces and parcels of land enumerated in the assessment was and is specially benefited by the construction of Street Improvement No, BA-50 in the amount set opposite the description of each such lot, piece and parcel of land, respectively. 2. pieces and parcels of land described in said assessment, and said-proposed assessment is hereby adopted and confirmed as the proper special assessment for said Improvement. The assessment against each lot, tract or parcel, together with the interest accruing on the full amount thereof from time to time unpaid, at the rate of five percent per annum from the date of this resolution, shall be a lien concurrent with general taxes upon the property described therein and all thereof. The total amount of such assess- ment shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of ten years, the first of said installments, together with interest on the entire assessment from the date hereof to December 31, 1964, to be payable with the general taxes for the year 1964, and one of the remaining installments, with one year's interest on that and all subsequent installments, to be payable with general taxes for the years 1965 through 1973, collectible in the respective ensuing years. owner of any lot, piece or parcel of land assessed hereby may pay the whole of such assessment or any installment thereof without interest to the Village Treasurer and thereafter such payment may be made with accrued interest to the County Treasurer; provided that if any assessment or installments thereof be prepaid to the Village Treasurer, she shall promptly notify the Village Clerk and County Auditor, and the assessment or installment so prepaid shall be cancelled on the books of the County Auditor . 1. The amounts so set out are hereby levied against the respective lots, 3. Prior to certification of the assessment to the County Auditor, the 256 I 12/2/63 4. The Clerk shall, as soon as may be, prepare and County Auditor a certified duplicate of said assessment, with installment and interest set forth separately, tq be extended transmit to the each then unpaid upon the proper tax lists of the County, and the County Auditor shall thereafter cause said assessment to be collected in the manner provided by law, be designed as the "Assessment Roll for Street Improvement No. BA-50", and all amounts collected in respect of the assessment therein contained shall be similarly designated by the County Treasurer and remitted to the Village Treasurer and by him credited to the BOND IMPROVEMENT REDEMPTION FUND . Said duplicate shall Motion for adoption of the Resolution was seco were five ayes and no nays, as follows: MacMi VanValkenbur and Bredesen COUNCIL CONTINUES TO DECEMBER 16, THE PUBLIC HEARING ON PETITION FOR PEREiIIT TO PLAT 40-FOOT LOT--C.W. ROGNAS. Mr. Hite informed Council that the Planning Commission has recommended favorably upon Mr, Rognas' request to plat a 40-foot lot facing Kellogg Avenue in Fairfax Addition; that Fairfax Addition was platted into 50afoot lots originally and Mr. Rognas, one of the early builders in this plat, built on two lots; that it is now his proposal to move his garage to behind his home on Lot 13, thus creating a 40-foot lot facing Kellogg on the remainder of Lot 14. Hite added that three persons in the immediate neighborhood had not been notified of this Hearing tonight, but suggested that unless an objection is registered at the Hearing the Council approve Mr. Rognas' request subject to his obtaining assent from these three property owners facing his property. Hr. D. Lb Hargreaves, 6037 Kellogg, owner of the property adjacent to the proposed 40-foot lot, objected to 14r. Rognas' proposal, saying he believes that inasmuch as the majority of the lots are 50 feet wide, a 40-foot lot will in no way enhance the neighborhood, for continuance of the Public Hearing to December 16, with a directive to Mr. Hite to have all necessary persons notified. Mr. I VanValkenburg moved Motion seconded by Rixe and carried. COUNCIL APPROVES REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FROM SIDE YARD REQUIREtBNTS AT 5524 GLLOGG AVE. Public Hearing was conducted on the request of Mr. A, L. Heiam, 5524 Kellogg Avenue for a variance from side yard requirements.of the Zoning Ordinance, to permit him to construct a two-story addition at the Vest side of his home, to within less than 13 feet from the lot line; the addition to be located at the rear of the existing house and will have the same setback from the side property line. the assent of the owner of adjoining property has been secured, and Planning Commission recommends favorably on request, He also reported mailing of proper notice Of.hearing, No objections were received at the Hearing, and no written objections had been received prior thereto . Rixe and carried. 8 Mr. Hite told Council Tupa's motion for approval of requested variance was seconded by COUNCIL GRANTS REQUEST FOR SIDE-YARD VARIANCE FROlil ZONING OICDINANCE REQUIRENENTS AT 6205 WILRYAN AVENUE, Mr. Hite presepted Affidavit of Mailing of Notice of Hearing on the petition of Mr. James Polson for permit for a three-foot garage overhang into a five-foot said yard on Lot 2, Block 3, James A. Roberts Estafes. Ordinance requires a five-foot garage setback with a one-foot overhang permitted. Mr. Hite explained this lot is adjacent to. the Cross-town right-of-way, and that there will not be any building next to it. from the floor, and none had been received prior to the Hearing. that requested variance be granted was seconded by MacMillan and-carried. There were no objections registered Tupa's motion COUNCIL FGCEIVES EDEN PRAIRIE'S CONSENT TO PAYING HALF THE COST OF ELECTRIC ENERGY HITH COUNTY, half the cost of the electiic energy for operation of the new traffic signal at the intersection of Highway No, 169 and County Road No. 18, and recommended that Edina now execute the formal contract for signal, with the County. accepting Eden Prairie's offer, and directing t-layor and t-fanager to execute contract with county, was seconded by blacliIillan and carried. FOR OPERATION OF HWY.#169-COUNTY ROAD #18 TmFFIC SIGNAL: EXECUTES FORMAL CONTRACT Manager Hyde reported the Village of Eden Prairie has agreed to pay VanValkenburg's motion PETITION FOR ELECTRIC SEMAPHORE AT INTERSECTION OF W.56TH ST, AND XERXES AVENUE IIEFERRED TO HENNEPIN COUNTY. asking for installation of an electric semaphore at W.56th Street and Xerxes Avenue. A petition signed by more than 200 Edina residents, - was presented by Manager Hyde. to Hennepin County €or its determination of need, and for arrangements to be worked out with Minneapolis, Edina and the County. had at one time been considered the "thru street" in this area, Hr. Tupa suggested that the County be asked to study the intersections of W.58th Stb and of W,6Oth St. with Xerxes Avenue, to see which of these three intersections will be in most need of the semaphore. with suggestions for study of the above-named three intersections. by MacMillan and carried, fir. Hyde recommended that the petition be referred . Reminding Council that W.58th Street Tupa then moved that petition be referred to County, together Motion seconded 12/2/63 25% COUNCIL AUTHORIZES APPEAL TO DISTRICT COURT ON GENERAL HOSPITAL BUDGET AND TAX LEVY FOR 1964. Manager Hyde reported to ,the Council on the recent meeting attended by Messrs. Bredesen, MacMillan and himself, as well as by members of other suburban governments, with the Board of Hennepin County Commissioners for review of the proposed General Hospital Budget for 1964 and especially with regard to ambulance service for the suburbs, He added that since that time the Board has taken final action on the budget, and that St.Louis Park has authorized an appeal to District Court from the Board's resolution; that the Park is hoping for appeals from the other suburbs. if several,.suburbs do appeal, each suburb will take its share of the cost. named three or four other communities who are interested, because of the amount of the levy against their valuations. Council an estimate of the cost of taking appeal, although he said it would probably run into four figures; and several members of the Council expressed themselves as being in favor of the appeal but feeling that all of the Hennepin County suburbs should participate in the cost, rather than just half a dozen of the larger suburbs. everyone into it, Manager Hyde suggested that the League of Hennepin County Ivlunicipalities be asked to join in the appeal; then recommended that Edina adopt the following Resolution, with the understanding that full details be worked out before transmittal of the Resolution. Manager Hyde's recommendation and offering the following Resolution for adoption: Mr. Hyde told Council that He Attorney Spencer was unable to give the Saying he feels this is worthy of getting MacI4illan's motion accepting RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING APPEAL TO DISTRICT COURT IN THE 14ATTER OF GENERAL HOSPITAL BUDGET AND TAX LEVY FOR 1964 WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Laws of 1963, Chapter 738, the Village of Edina and other towns and municipalities in Hennepin County requested the Board.of Commissioners of Hennepin County to conduct a hearing to review the determinations previously made by it in the 1964 budget for General Hospital, and WHEREAS, such hearing was duly held on November 18, 1963, and WHEREAS, on November 26, 1963 the Board of Commissioners of Hennepin County adopted a resolution taking final action on the 1964 budget for General Hospital, thereby making a determination of the issues raised at such hearing, and WHEREAS, it appears necessary and desirable for the Village of Edina to appeal to the district court from such final resolution, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Edina as follows: Board of Commissioners of Hennepin County, passed November 26, 1963, relating to the budget of General Hospital. 738, on the grounds that the budget approved in such final resolution was not prepared, items of expense were not allocated, and tax levies to be made pur- suant thereto were not determined in accordance with applicable law. village in the presentation of such appeal. 1. It is hereby determined to appeal from the final resolution of the 2. Such appeal shall be made pursuant to Minnesota Laws of 1963, Chapter 3. Clayton L. LeFevere is hereby designated to act as attorney for the solution was adopted, PARK LANDS TRADE AUTHORIZED: TO BE CONTINGENT UPON SATISFACTORY PURCHASE OF ADJOINING LAND IN llEDINA VALLEY ESTATES FIRST ADDITION". Preliminary Plat of Edina Valley Estates First Addition, and plat of the adjoining land to the south, Ivlr. Hite reported to the Council the Park Board's uncompleted negotiations for a 2.3 acre "Outlot1', just east of Hillside Lane in Edina Valley Estates First. south of this proposed purchase, and another tract on the Vest side of Hillside Lane, 154.72 feet side. little use as park, inasmuch as the street will divide it from the balance of the area, and because the addition of a tract immediately south of tne area now under negotiation for purchase would improve park development by providing additional street access, the Park Board proposes to trade the 154.72-foot-wide fract (whichwill comprise two buildable lots) for Lots 3 and 4, Block 1, The Heights Third Addition, said lots totalling 180.77 feet in width and adjoining both the proposed purchase and that tract East of Hillside Lane already owned by the Village. Mr. Hite reported the proposed trade involves considerations other than just the trade of lands, being as follows: Showing the Council a It was noted that the Village now owns park land to the immediate Because the tract West of Hillside Lane would be of 258 12/2/63 1. Because Lots 3 and 4, Block 1 are wider than the Village-owned tract, the Village will pay to owner, Kraemer and Clausen, Inc., the sum of $1,860.16; this based upon the difference between the estimated value of Lots 3 and 4, Block 1 with all improvements in and paid for--$6,500 Ea., and the value of the Village-owned, unimproved land at $72.00 per front foot. 2. The Village will pay the general property taxes due and payable in 1963--$234.54, plus the penalty accruing thereon; Village has prevented Kraemer and Clausen's building on Lots 3 and 4, during 1963, anticipating this park project. this because the . 3. The Village will pay $501.00 to Kraemer and Clausen for the future street surfacing of Hillside Lane; this based on the premise that this now-Village-owned property will be assessed for street surfacing at a later date, whhreas, Lots 3 and 4, Block 1 will bear no further street surfacing assessment. 4. Kraemer E Clausen, Inc. will pay all special assessments due and payable in 1963 and thereafter on Lots 3 and 4, Block 1. 5. The Village will provide sanitary sewer and watermain connections for the two lots to be platted from the Village-owned tract In summary, Mr. Hite stated that the trade will involve a payment to Kraemer and Clausen of $2,595.67 plus the penalty on the payable 1963 general property taxes; $501.00 of this amount being for future street surfacing, which will be collected by the Village as a special assessment; also, that the Park Board has the money in this year's budget for purchase of park lands in this area, and that the trade is approved by the Board contingent upon their completing negotiations for the 2.3- acre purchase in Edina Valley Estates First Addition. Council discussed proposed trade at some length, and Tupa moved that Council authorize trade as outlined by Mr. Hite providing the cash cost, net, will be about $2,000, and subject to completed negotiations by the Park Board for the 2.3 acre tract. by l4acMillan and carried. Motion seconded GOLF COURSE, CLUB HOUSE CONTRACT AMARDED TO HENRY T. PETERSON, AT $149,100.000 Park Board Members Adams, Lewis and Stevens were present, and heard Manager Hyde's presentation to the Council of the report on bids received November 27, for the Edina fhnicipal Golf Course Club House, in response to Advertisement for BLds published in Edina-Morningside Courier and Construction Bulletin November 7, 14 and 21, 1963. the 26th, but that because of President Kennedy's death and resultant delay in the mails it was agreed that opening would be postponed to Wednesday. of Bids showed receipt of eleven bids, Henry T. Peterson Construction Company being low bidd.er, at $162,200.00 on Base Bid, Adolfson E Peterson, Inc,, second- low at $174,800.00; Arkay Builders, Inc., third-low at $176,13.7.00; and John A, Merz E Sons, Inc., high bidder at $201,000. man Steyens.; and Manager Hyde, dated this date, recommended award of contract to low bidder, Henry T. Peterson Construction Company, as follows: Base Bid $162,200.00 I Mr. Hyde explained that bids were to have been opened on Tuesday, Tabulation Written report, by Park Board Chair- Deduct Alternate #2 (Concession Stand) - $5,dOO Deduct Alternate #3A(Blacktopping) - 2,600 Deduct Alternate #4 (Lockers) - 5,400 Total Deductions -13,100.00 CONTRACT AWARD $149,100.00 Mr. Stepns, elaborated at some length on the written report. It was noted that at the Council Neeting of October 21, Council approval had been given to a Total Estimated Cost of $163,000, for Club House, Architect's Fee, Lockers and Furnishings; and, after some discussion on construction details as,set forth in the bid and explained by blr, Stepena , Rixe moved that contract for Golf Course Club House be awarded to Henry T. Peterson Construction Company at $149,100.00, with the under- standing that the entire project, including Architect's Fees, Lockers and Furnishings, will not exceed the $163,000 budget approved October 21. Motion seconded by Tupa and carried, GOLF PRO-24ANAGER AND GREENSKEEPER SALARIES ESTABLISHED. interviews, by both himself and the Park Department, it has been ascertained that Saying that after many qualified people cannot be employed for less than $7,500 per year for the Pro-Manager, and $7,200 per year for the Greenskeeper, Manager Hyde asked that these salaries by established by Council for these positions for the coming year. had relative to the duties and responsibilities of these position, with t4r. Rixe reviewing an understanding that the Pro-Manager should not have the income from the concessions, at least for the first year or two; and Hayor Bredesen adding he feels there will be considerable demand for the use of the Club House for meetings and small parties during the non-golf season, and the Village should be prepared to have someone year-round, Some discussion was Rixe then moved that $7,500 and $7,200 respectively, be 259 12/2/63 established as maximum yearly salaries for Golf Pro-Manager and Greenskeeper; Motion seconded by Tupa and carried. t COUNCIL SCHEDULES PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 6, 1964, ON MATTER OF REMOVAL OF MERCHANT HOUSE, 5523 ZENITH AVENUE, UNDER ORDINANCES 148A AND 149. Manager Hyde read to the Council Building Official R.L. Smith's report on the above house, showing pictures of the house. the dwelling and garage be removed, under the terms of Ordinances Nos. 148A and 149, Hennepin County Welfare Department had thought the property could be sold to someone willing to demolish the buildings; but that Welfare has had no action for about a year; and buildings are now being vandalized. that Public Hearing be scheduled for January 6, 1964, at 7:OO P.M., on the matter of the findings of the Building'Inspector and Village Sanitarian that house and garage at 5523 Zenith Avenue' are Dangerous and Substandard Buildings under provisions of Village Ordinance No, 148A, and violate provisions of the Public Health Code , Ordinance 149, was- seconded by Rixe and carried. Mr. Smith's report recommended that It was noted that the Village has delayed action because the MacIYIillan's motion, MIDWEST PLANNING AND RESEARCH, INC., RETAINED AS CONSULTANTS TO STUDY LAND USE PLAN FOR AREA BETWEEN HIGHWAY #lo0 AND GOLF COURSE, SOUTH OF W.70TH STREET. Mr. Hyde told Council that there are some 500 positions open around the country for planning directors with some experience; that he feels Edina's efforts should be bent toward gettinga U of M graduate in the Spring, but that until then some arrangements should be made for a consultant because Mr. Hite, in his present capacity as Village Engineer, simply does not have the time to make the detailed studies necessary for orderly development--that it will be possible for him, with the aid of the engineering staffs to do the ordinary day-by-day contact work. consultant;that, generally, it is felt that employment of Midwest Planning and ReseafZp$ I@., for the study, would be a good idea. Saying that there may be some/con lict of interest, because tiidwest Planning is also the consultant for Metro U.S., which is developing the Nelson Farm, Mr. Hite told Council that in working with a number of other clients, Hidwest Planning has always shown both respect and consideration for Village problems as well as those of their clients, and he believes they have shown a most professional attitude in all their work. with a minimum of about $1,000 and a maximum of $2,500. motion, that Midwest Planning and Research, Inc., be employed as consultants to the Planning Commission in accordance with recommendation by Messrs. Hyde and Hite, was seconded by MacMillan and carcied, He added that Mr. Hite has talked with the Planning Commission about a Suggestion was that study be made on a time-and-expense basis, VanValkenburg's 1951 SECOND SERIES IMPROVEMENT FUND SURPLUSiCLOSED OUT TO PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT REVOLVING FUND. showing a surplus of $64,836.24 in the 1951 Second Series Improvement Fund, after payment of all bonds and interest. Date of statement was November 30, 1963. Mr. Dalen recommended that this surplus be transferred to the Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund. Surplus to Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund, in accordance with Finance Director's recommendation, was seconded by MacMillan and carried, Finance Director Dalen present-ed to the Council a statement, Rixe's motion, for transfer of 1951 Second Series Improvement PIR FUND TO LOAN CONSTRUCTION FUND $100,000, FOR REPAYNENT OF LiOAN FROM GENERAL - FUND, Saying that several years ago, when the Construction Fund was originated, the General Fund loaned it $150,000, $50,000 of which has been repaid; that the General Fund now needs the remaining $100,000 for the new public works garage, Finance Director Dalen recommended that the Council authorize a loan from the Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund to the Construction Fund of $100,000, for repayment by Construction Fund to General Fund. Rixe's motion, that Loan from PIR Fund to Construction Fund be authorized, in amount of $100,000, was seconded by MacMillan and carried. TRANSFERS OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1963 BUDGET,AND SURPLUS, APPROVED. "STATEt4ENT OF ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES AND RECOMMENDED TRANSFERS" for the Year Ending December 31, 1963, was presented by Finance Director Dalen, with a short explanation of reasons for differences between appropriations and actual . expenditures. Estimating a surplus of some $287,000 at year's end, Mr. Dalen recommended transfer of $274,300 to the appropriation for the Village Garage, to cover the balance of the new public works garage costs. Council discussed report, and Rixe offered the folkowing Resolution and moved its adoption: 260 / 1?/2/63 RESOLUTION REALLOCATING APPROPRIATIONS FOR YEAR 1963 AND AUTHORIZING TRANSFER FROtI SURPLUS BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Edina as follows: the year 1963 are unexpended, unencumbered and not needed; and that their balances It is hereby deemed that certain appropriations made by this Council for shail be transferred to other appropriations as hereinafter set forth: GENEWL FUND GENERAL FUND TRANSFERS FROM: TRANSFERS TO: Planning $ 3,100.00 Mayor and Council * Administration 1,200 000 Legal Services E le ct ions 300 00 Public Health Assessing 100.00 Animal Control Police Protection 1,000 .oo Settlement of Suits Public Vorks 2,500.00 Unallocated Capital Civil Defense 1,100 . 00 Outlay Inspections LOO . 00 Village Garage Contingencies 2,500 000 Central Services: Special. Assessments on General Village Property 1,100.00 ~ Village Hall $ 400.00 1,200.00 250 .OO I 350.00 100 . 00 300.00 330,000.00 3,800.00 1,150.00 . Capital Improvements 50,000 0 00 Equipment Operation 2,750.00 Central Services: Garage 3,000 00 Unallocated Surplus 274,300 00 340,300 00 340,300.00 PARK FUND PARK' FUND TWSFER FROH: TRANSRERS TO: Recreation $ 1,400.00 Administration 350.00 Capital Outlay ' 1,050.00 $ 1,400.00 $ 1,400.00 E4 otion for adoption of the Resolution was second five ayes and no nays, as follows: E.iacMillan, aye; and Bredesen, aye; and the Resolution was Tupa, and an Rollcall there were Village Clerk CONTRACT FOR SEHAGE TREATbiEIJT AND DISPOSAL TO BE DISCUSSED WITH MINNEAPOLIS ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4. of November 18, a meeting has been scheduled for discussion with Hinneapolis relative to the contract for sewage treatment and disposal, and rate dispute; that it will be on December 4, at 4:30, with the Ways and Means Committee for the City, together with some staff, and Edina officials. Hanager Hyde reported that, pursuant to Council directive . . WHITE OAKS SANITARY SEWER HEARING POSTPONED AT IGCOMMENDATION OF VILLAGE ENGINEER. Engineer Hite reported that because of the hiEh water table in the Hhite Oaks District and.because at least one of the streets for which sanitary sewer *is contemplated is a dead-end street, he believes winter work on this project would definitely inconvenience residents insofar as access to their properties is concerned; also, that some study should be given to installation of other underground utilities in this area--water, and possibly storm sewer--while streets are being excavated €or sanitary sewer. suggested that public hearing on Sanitary Sewer be postponed now, and taken'as a spring public hearing for summer work. Rixe and carried. He RanValkenburg so moved. Notion seconded by PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED IEIPROVEMENZIS SCHEDULED FOR DECENBER 16. reported there are three small projects which can be done this winter. and which Engineer Hite should be expedited. December 16, and VanValkenburg offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED STREET, STORfJI SEWER, AND SANITARY SEWER-HATERMAIN RELOCATION IM?ROVElENTS He asked-that Hearings on these projects be scheduled for BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Village of Edina: The Village Engineer, having submitted to the Council a preliminary report as to the feasibility of the proposed OPENING, GRADING, AND GRAVELING, STORM: SEKER, AND RELOCATION OF SANITARY SEk7ER AND WATERMAIN UPROVEMENTS described in the Form of Notice of Hearings set forth below; and as to the estimated costs of such improve- ments, said report is hereby approved and directed to be placed on file in the office of the Village Clerk. Village Hall, to consider in public hearing the views of all persons interested in said proposed improvements. 1. 2. This Council shall meet on Monday, December 16, at 7:OO P.M., in the Edina 12/2/63 26 3. 3. The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of the time, i place and purpose of said meeting to be published in the official newspaper once a week for two successive weeks, and to be mailed to owners of affected properties not later than ten days before the date of said meeting, which notice shall be in substantially the following form:. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON OPENING, GRADING, AND GRAVELING, STOM: SEWER, RELOCATION OF SANITARY SEWER AND WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTS EDINA VILLAGE COUNCIL will meet at the Edina Village Hall on Wonday, December 16, 1963, at 7:OO P.M., to consider the following proposed improvements to be constructed under the authority granted by Minnesota Statutes 1961, Chapter 429. The approximate cost of said improvements are estimated by the rillage as set forth below: 1. 2. 3. - - ESTIMATED COST CONSTRUCTION OF THE OPENING, GRADING AND GRAVELING OF THE FOLLOWING VILLAGE STREET: 150 feet S. $ 1,612.64 VanBuren Ave. from 2nd St. S. to approximately CONSTRUCTION OF VILLAGE STORM SEWER AND APPURTENANCES IN THE FOLLOWING: From the existing manhole 100' W. and 70' N. of the N.W. corner of Division St. and Rutledge Ave. to a point 320' N. of the N. line of Division St. $ 1,422.34 RELOCATION OF VILLAGE SANITARY SEWER AND WATERMAIM AND APPURTENANCES IN THE FOLLOWING: Arcadia Ave. from 460' N. of Eden Ave. to 875' N. of Eden Ave, $ 7,799.48 The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Opening, Grading and Graveling of the street under 1 above includes Lots 3 and 4, Block 1, Trolley Line Addn., and Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Trolley Line Addn. The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Storm Sewer under 2 above includes all lots and tracts of land within the following described boundaries: "Beginning at a point in the center line of Rutledge Avenue, said point being twenty feet (20') west of the northwest corner of Lot 6, Brookside Terrace; thence east along the north line of Lot 6, Brookside Terrace to the northeast corner of Lot 6, Brookside Terrace; thence southeasterly to a point on the north line of Lot 16, Xrookside Terrace, said point being sixty-five feet (65') west of the northeast corner thereof; thence south and parallel to Brookside Avenue to a point sixty-five feet (65') west of the northeast corner of Lot 18, Brookside Terrace; thence west along the north line of Lot 18, Brookside Terrace to the northwest corner of Lot 18, Brookside Terrace; thence northwesterly to the southeast corner of Lot 1, Block 1, Replat of Lots 9 and 10, Brookside Terrace; thence west along the south line of said Lot 1, Block 1, extended to a point on the center line of Rutledge Avenue; thence north to the point of beginning." The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Relocation of Sanitary Sewer and Watermain under 3 above includes Lot 7, Block 6, Tingdale Brothers Brookside, Lot 1, Block 2, Grand View Heights, Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Grand View Heights, Lots 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14, Block 7, TingdaLe Brothers Brookside, and Lot 5, Block 7, Tingdale Brothers Brookside, The above area includes vacated Hopkins Road. Gretchen S. Alden Village Clerk I4otion for adoption of the Resolution was seconded by Rixe, and on Rollcall there EDINA MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ON UNITED FUND HONOR ROLL, Edina and Brooklyn Center municipal employees have made the United Fund Honor Roll, for both the percentage of employees contributing and for total contributions. I4anager Hyde announced that SEPTEILIBER-~Q, 196B.EI"CIAL REPORTS FILED. Statements of General Fund Revenue, General Fund Expendigures, and Park Fund Revenue and Expenditures, all for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 1963, were filed by Finance Director, reviewed and ordered placed on file. LIQUOR FUND STATEMENT AS AT OCTOBER 31, AND COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSE FOR TEN MONTHS ENDING OCTOBER 31, L963, AS COMPARED WITH FIRST TEN MONTHS L 1962 were submitted, reviewed and ordered placed on file, 12/2/63 CbAIHS PAID. blotion by Tupa for Dated December 2, 1963: General & Golf Course Funds, $15,875.67; payment of the following Claims as per Pre-List Fund, $3,569.35; Park,'Park Constr., Swim Pool $later and Water Const . Funds, $24,612.83 ; Liquor Fund, $39,408.95; Sewer Rental Fund, $55.86; Joint Sewer #53 Fund,-$52,776.75-; Improvement Funds, $1,026,463.24 and Poor Fund, $3,562.62--TOTAL $1,166,325.27-- and Perlich and Roto-Rooter Sewer Service CO,, amount $18.60, was seconded by MacMillan and carried. for issuance of check No, 24230 from Sewer Rental Fund, to Mrs. Gertrude COUNCIL EXPRESSES ITS SYMPATHY TO FAMILY AT DEATH OF HAROLD C, UTLEY, AND RECOGNIZES HIS LONG RECORD OF PUBLIC SERVICE FOR EDINA, The Council's having been appraised of the death, on November 22, of t4r. Harold C. Utley, former Village Trustee and member of many-civid committees and boards, Trustee tiacHillan offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION HAROLD C. UTLEY WHEREAS, on the 22nd day of November, 3.963, death brought to a close the active life.of Harold C. Utley; and WHEREAS, Harold C. Utley was a devoted, loyal citizen of the Village of Edina, tlinnesota for the many years of his residence in this community; and WHEREAS, Harold C. Utley was a former member of the Edina Village Council, serving from July 12, 1943 to December 31, 1947 as Village Trustee; and .* persistent efforts of Harold C. Utley that the Village of Edina acquired a public waterworks system; and extended growth of Edina, and resultant great expenditures for improvements, was a great factor in establishing for this Village a sound and approved method for the keeping of the accounts of this Village; and WHEREAS, Harold C, Utley was ever active and interested in the orderly development of Edina, as evidenced by his willing and enthusiastic participation in such civic groups as the Edina Taxpayers Association and the Civic and Improvement Association, and his service throughout the years on many volunteer committees, including wartime Civilian Defense Council and, later, the Citizens Committee for the Village Hall; and to make and keep Edina as a special place to live and for families to grow and develop: that the family of - WHEREAS, it was due largely to the broad financial experience and WEREAS, the financial acumen of Harold C. Utley in the time of WHEREAS, Harold C. Utley gave tirelessly of his talents and energy NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Edina Village Council HAROLD C. UTLEY be informed that the Edina Village Council and all residents of Edina share in their loss, and that we recognize that his death is a distinct loss to this community in which he won deep respect and affection. Xotion for adoption of the Resolution was s were five ayes and no nays, as follows: Ma VanValkenburg, aye; and Bredesen, aye; and y Tupa, and on Rollcall there aye; Rixe, aye; Tupa, aye; Informal report was made that the Hopkins Chamber of Commerce would like to install a sign on the Edina side of County Road #18, reading ltklelcome to Hopkins". Nanager Hyde recommended that if this .is allowed, the words "Leaving Edina" be required on the sign. He added that because this Edina area has a Hopkins Post Office address new residents are oft times confused as to their actual place of residence. There being no further business to come before this meeting, Rixe moved for adjournment. Motion seconded VanValkenburg a@ carried. Adjourgment at 8 :45 P .ll. Village Clerk