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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA
VILLAGE COUNCIL, HELD MONDAY, DECEMBER 16,
1963, AT 7:OO P.M., AT THE EDINA VILLAGE HALL.
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Members answering Rollcall we're MacMillan, Rixe, Tupa, VanValkenburg and Bredesen.
WHITE OAKS SEWER HEARING POSTPONED,
Public Hearing on the White Oaks Sewer has been postponed until spring; that owners
will..receive mailed notification of new date at such time as it is definitely scheduled.
Mayor Bredesen announced that the proposed
Tupa's motion for approval of Minutes of December 2nd Meeting, as submitted, was
seconded by MacMillan and carried.
EDINA TO BE 75 YEARS OLD ON DECEMBER 18. Mr. Bredesen reported that Edina was
incorporated as a Village on December 18, 1888.
COUNCIL ASKS FOR REPORT FROPI LIBRARY CONSULTANTS, PURSUANT TO CITIZENS' REQUEST FOR
IMMEDIATE ACTION ON NEW LIBRARY. Mayor Bredesen told an audience of about fifty
persons that the Council is meeting tonight for its first formal discussion since
receipt of the report of the Friends of the Library relative to new and improved
library facilities, although each of the Council has studied and discussed the
report informally.
many letters advocating a new library, some of which letters asked for new facilities
providing there would be no raise in taxes, Mr. Bredesen suggested that"citizens not
confuse the facilities under discussion-that the reareation facilities constructed
and under construction (swimming pool and golf course) are and will be self sustaining,
whereas the library can be built from moneys provided from either one of two sources;
private contributions, which the Friends of the Library feel is not possible, or
from tax levy,
Liquor Stores might be used for the library, but that a commitment was made at the
time the municipal liquor store was established, that such profits be used for either
park and recreation purposes, or to decrease the taxes by direct contribution to the
General Fund of the village. Mr. Bredesen suggested that if it is decided by the
Council to proceed with the building of a library, Council should seek the advice of
professional librarians, familiar with all aspects of library operations, preferably
coming from outside the Village and with no personal nor convenience preferences.
Trustee VanValkenburg said that in his conversation with one member of the
School Board it had been suggested that the demand for bigger and better school
library might be worked out, with access to the public; that as part of the study
for new library facility it might be well to work with the School Board for their
suggestiions.
Dr. Alan Mogck, Chairman of the Friends of the Library, presented to the
Council a petition reading, "We respectfully request and urge that the Trustees of
the Village of Edina take immediate steps to provide adequate library facilities
for said Village," signed by 1941 persons.
read the Resolution adopted by the Student 'Council after discussion with the student
body concerning the library problem, asking that (1) library be built as soon as
possible to assure adequate facilities for students; (2) that library have a special
student section; (3) %hat library be open Saturdays, two nights and each afternoon
until 6:OO P.E.I.; (4) that library have large reference section for school assignments;
and stating that students realize that all their wants and ideas cannot be
incorporated into the plans but feel the composition of the new library might be
assisted by these ideas.
members of the student body, reading in the same manner as the petition presented
by Dr. Mogck.
Relative to the location of a new library, Mayor Bredesen told group it is
evident from the discussions he has had, that one library cannot completely serve
Edina; that the Village has already been cut in two by construction of the Crosstown
Highway, and will be further divided when Highway 100 is improved. He added that
some 10,000 people can easily walk to the library at its present location, and
that the land has been donated for either library or park purposes and will revert
back to the owner if it is not used for one' or the other.
Dr. blogck supported the Friends' recommendation €or a location at Valley View
Road and W.66th Street on the grounds that this lo'cation has ready access to
heavily travelled nearby highways and is close to Southdale, which predominates as
the Edina Shopping Center in the minds of most Edina residents.
Village Manager Hyde suggested that one of the big considerations is the plan
for a future Regional Hennepin County Library to serve the southwest area.
inquired of Miss Helen Young, Director of the Hennepin County Library, as to whether
the County Library will continue to serve Morningside if Edina goes ahead with its
plans for a new facility. She explained that
the matter of the location of a regional library is most difficult to determine
because of population trends; that it is hoped a planning consultant can be employed
for further study; that, with a one-mill Capital Improvements levy within the
permitted five-mill levy, it will take some five years to begin the regional library
program; that it is felt that the southwest area--Edina, Richfield, Bloomington and
part of Eden Prairie should have first priority,
Adding that he and the other Council members have all had
He added he has heard some comment that profits from the two Municipal
Mr. Don Bennett, President of the*Edina-Morningside High School Student Council,
Mr, Bennett also presented a petition, signed by 265
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Miss young's answer was indefinite.
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For Storm Sewer Improvement no, 79 - All lots within the following described 266
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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, Brookside 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 T.errace;
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."
Tingdale Bros, Brookside; Lot 1, Block 2, Grandview Heights; Lots 1 and 2,
Block 1, Grandview Heights; Lots LO, 11, 12, 13 and 14, Block 7, Tingdale Bros.
Brookside; and Lot 5, Block 7, Tingdale Bros. Brookside, all including vacated
Hopkins Road.
For Sanitary Sewer (and Hatermain) Improvement No. 208 - Lot 7, Block 8,
Motion for adoption of the Resolution was seconded by VanValkenburg, and on
COUNCIL GRANTS LOT WIDTH VARIANCE OVER OBJECTIONS OF NEIGHBOR. December 2nd
Public'Hearing was continued on the Petition of C. IJ. Rognas for permit to plat
a 40-foot lot in the 6000 Block on Kellogg Avenue, being the North 40 feet of
Lot 14, Block 19, Fairfax, At the December 2nd Public Hearing, Nr, Do L.
Hargreaves, 6037 Kellogg Avenue, owner of property adjacent to this proposed
lot, had objected on grounds that a 40-foot lot in the midst of 50-foot lots
would devaluate his property. He reiterated his objections at this meeting,
saying the property owners across the street have assented to the proposal
because this 40-foot stretch has not been maintained but has been allowed to
go to weeds, and the neighbors would rather see a structure there than the.
weeds. Mr. Hite reported no objections
but that of Mr. Hargreaves.
on this proposal.
Mr, Hargreave's home and the proposed dwelling; also that the dwelling will
contain a garage as proposed by Planning Commission.
that Council 'approve lot width variance, and permit the use of the North 40
feet of Lot 14, Block 19, Fairfax Addition as a buildable $ot, was seconded
by Macfiiillan and carried.
He asked that Council deny request,
The Planning Commission has recommended favorably
It was noted there will be a distance of some 16 feet between
VanValkenburg's motion,
RESIDENT'S REQUEST FOR ELIMINATION OF STREET PARKING ON FRANCE AND ~OTH STREET
REFERRED TO POLICE DEPARTENT, Council received request from Mr. S. L. Huey, 3301
W.55th Street, for elimination of street p?rking on France Avenue and W.5Oth Street
within at least one block of the intersection,
Chamber of Commerce has appointed a committee to work with the Village on the
traffic pmblems at this corner,
problems should be controlled by the Police Department; added the City Traffic
Engineer has reported his willingness to bar parking on the East side of France
at certain hours providing Edina will do so on the West side.
for referral of Ik, Huey's communication to the Edina Police Department.
seconded by f-lact-Iillan and carried.
Engineer Hite reported that the
Trustee Tupa stated he believes traffic
He then moved
Hotion
HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, DECEI~BER 18, BEFOI~E MINNESOTA RAILROAD AND WAREHOUSE CO~.INISSION,
ON RELOCATION OF WHITING ST, GRADE CROSSING ANNOUNCED.
by the Railroad and Warehouse .Commission at the Village Hall on December 18 at
1O:OO A.M., on the Village petition for the relocation of the Whiting St. Grade
Crossing at the PINES Railroad Tracks, was announced to the public.
This Hearing, to be held
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IHPROVEHENT PETITION ACCEPTED.
to Schaefer Road; Schaefer Road from View Lane to Stauder Circle-South Knoll Drive:
Petition for Blacktopping of View Lane from Hwy.#169 .
and Stauder Circie from Schaefer Road to Old Stauder Circle was received, and, by -
motion Rixe, seconded by VanValkenburg and carried, was accepted and referred to
the Village Engineer for programming.
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k SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT RELATIVE TO LACK OF ACCESS AT 6325 FRANCE AVENUE REFERRED
TO VILLAGE ATTORNEY. This summons and complaint, filed with Clerk on December 11,
is relative to an alleged "taking of access" at 6325 France Avenue during
construction of tlie Crosstown Highway and the widening of France Avenue, and
asks judgment of $10,000. Mr, Hyde recommended that the matter be referred to
the Village Attorney for answer, adding he feels this is completely within the
jurisdiction of Hennepin County, which has been named co-defendant .
to Village Attorney was ordered, by motion Rixe, seconded by VanValkenburg and
carried.
EDENMOOR RESIDENT'S TRAFFIC COMPLAINTS EFERRED TO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR
INVESTIGATION.
JOE. Long, 5236 Edenmoor Street:
Referral
Clerk reported the following oral complaints received from Mr.
-- Overholt Building occupants are using an access on Sherwood Road, (This
access was denied the Overholt property when it was rezoned).
The Stop Sign at the corner of Downing St, and Sherwood Road, stopping
Sherwood traffic, is no longer needed, now that the readi-mix plant is
closed--and should be removed; it penalizes Sherwood and Richmond Hills
residents,
Trucks from industrial properties to the East of Sherwood Road are
using Village property as a roadway (not platted Downing Street) for
access to Sherwood Road,
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Mr. Hyde told Council the Police'have already recommended that the Stop Signs
remain where they are, for the protection of the residents in the area, but
that he will have the other two complaints investigated; and it was so ordered.
RURAL HEWNEPIN PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICE REPORT FOR NOVEMBER, ' 1963 was submitked,
reviewed, and ordered placed on file,
HOPKINS POLICE CHIEF PRQETZ' COMMENDATION TO EDINA POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS
ACCEPTED FOR FILE. Council had received coDies of letter from HoDkins Police * *
Supt., Wm. F. Proetz, commending Edina Police and Fire Departments for their
efficient aid in the emergency at Hopkins Honeywell Ordnance Plant on December 6.
Letter accepted with thanks and ordered placed on file.
COUNCIL SCHEDULES PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 6, ON R.L. HAWTHORNE PETITION FOR
REZONING FROM OPEN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TO OFFICE BUILDING, LOTS 6-12, BLOCK 7,
TIWGDALE BROS, BROOKSIDE, AND LOTS 1-3, BLOCK 1, GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS. Planning
Commission action of December 4, recommending favorably on this petition for
rezoning; Mr. Hawthorne's plan being for construction of a four-story, 45,000
sqb ft, office building in this area, Commission's recommendation was
contingent upon reservation of the right of the Commission to review building
plans and site prior to issuance of building permit.
Public Hearing on petition for rezoning for January 6, 1964, was seconded by
VanValkenburg and carried,
Tupa's motion, scheduling
C. K. KATTER REQUEST FOR, REZONING LOT 2, BLOCK 1, UTTER'S ADDITION TO R-2
MULTIPLE RESIDENCE DISTRICT, TO RECEIVE PUBLIC HEARING JANUARY 20. Mayor
Bredesen reported receipt of a letter from Mr, C. K. Katter, asking for Hearing
by the Council on this petition, which the Planning Commission has recommended
be denied by Council, Denial by Commission was for reason that policy does not
permit double bungalow construction on a site separated from the Cross Town by
a service road, Mr. Bredesen suggested that inasmuch as Mr, Katter has a legal
right to be heard by Council, public hearing be scheduled,
motion, that Public Hearing on petition for rezoning be scheduled for January 20,
1964, was seconded by MacMillan and carried.
VanValkenburg's
FEBRUARY 3RD SET AS DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CHESTER JENSEN REQUEST FOR REZONING
VALLEY VIEW ROAD AND WOODDALE AVENUE, Planning Commission's December 4th action,
recommending favorably on this petition by Mr. Chester Jensen for rezoning for
construction -of an 80-unityapartment building.
surrounding zoning, Mr, Hite explained that this particular tract is now, and
has been for some time, zoned Community Store District.
Jensen's proposal does generate some controversy; that the building will have
five stories as seen fpom Valley View Road, but that the rear of the building
as seen from Garrison Lane and St.Johns Avenue will have seven levels,
sketches of the proposed building, together with elevations, Mr, Hite told Council
all parking, for both tenants and guests, will be inside the building; that access
to parking will be from Garrison Lane and Valley View Road; that density as pro-
posed will conform to requirements of R-5 District, but that setbacks will require
a variance from the ordinance. Mr. W. D, Flaskamp, an attorney-representing the
neighbors, requested that Council schedule Hearing no sooner than four weeks from
tonight, and Mr. Glenn Ballard,liancy Lane, added his request that there be time
before the Hearing for neighbors to become better acquainted with the proposition.
VanValkenburg's motion, that Hearing on Rezoning and Setback Variances be scheduled
for Monday, February 3, 1964, was seconded by Tupa and carried.
FROM COMMUNITY STORE DISTRICT TO R-5 MULTIPLE RESIDENCE DISTRICT, BOUTHEST CORNER
Showing a Vu-Graph Slide of the
He added that Mr.
Showing
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COUNCIL SCHEDUES PUBLIC HEARING ON CbD.JACOBSON REQUEST FOR SIDE YARD AND FRONT \ YARD VARIMCES AT 5304-06 W.70TH STREET: TO BE JANUARY 6. blr. Hite reported . Planning Commission's favorable recommendation on the request of tdr. Jacobson Y ' for permit to construct a double bungalow at 5304-06 W.7Oth St, 22 feet from
the Street, eight feet from the Northeast corner and 7.4 feet from the Southwest
corner. VanValkenburg's motion, that Public Hearing on'request for variances be
scheduled for January 6, 1964, was seconded by Tupa and carried.
J.Hb LENTZ REQUEST FOR PERHIT TO SUBDIVIDE LOT 19 , BLOCK 1, CODE'S HIGHVIEW PARK
TO RECEIVE PUBLIC HEARING JANUARY 6.
recommending favorably on Mr, Lentz' request for division of his lot at 5216
Bengon Avenue into two parcels, providing the Village will vacate 30 feet adjacent,
and Er. Lentz will add to his lot, was discussed.
was to divide this lot into two parcels, the West one having a frontage of 86.lj5
feet along Bernard Place and a depth of 207 feet, and the East one having'a
frontage of 100 feet on Benton Avenue and a depth of 86.39 feet. VanValkenburg's
motion scheduling Public Hearing on Lot Division for Monday, January 6, 1964, was
seconded by Tupa and carried,
COUNCIL APPROVES THREE PRELININARY PLATS:
recommendations of December 4, on the follodmg three Preliminary Plats, were
reviewed by Council, and VanValkenburg moved that Preliminary Plats be approved
in accordance with Commission's recommendations. Motion seconded by Tupa and
carried.
Planning Commission's December 4th action,
14r. Lengz' original proposal
Planning Commission's favorable
Plats approved, Winsor Addn., Cooper Addn., Meadowbrook Oaks Addn.
COUNCIL JOINS WITH PLANNING COI.IMISSION IN COEUENDATION TO LEONARD Cs ODELL.
Planning Commission's December 4th Resolution, commending Leonard cb Odell for his
service on the Edina Planning Commission for the past eighteen years, being as
follows :
RESOLUTION
LEONAm C. ODELL
T?HEREAS, Leonard C. Odell on his appointment to the Planning Commis&ion of
the Village of Edina on June 11, 1945, became one of the original members of the
Commission when it was first created by the Council of the Village of Edina, State
of blinnesota, and
Commission since his appointment, and has been one of its most dedicated members,
loyally devoted to the duties and the responsibilities of the Commission, and to
the progress and welfare of the Village of Edina, and
always given generously of his time, talents.and expenience, and has brought to
bear upon the deliberations of the Planning Commission the benefit of his fair
and impartial judgment, and has been continuously a well informed student and
vigorous' advocate of a11 matters before the Commission which would best serve
the Village; and by his service on the Commission during the greatest growth of the
Village has contributed substantially and lastingly to the orderly planning and
development of the Village in which he and many members of his family have long
made their homes, and
'lWHF,IIEAS , Leonard C. Odell, .by his devotion to and in the fulfillment of his
obligations as a member of the Planning Commission has deservedly won the high
respect and sincere gratitude of all who from time to time, over many years, have
served with him on the Commission, and of the members of each succeeding Council
of the Village, and of all citizens of the Village:
Whereas, Leonard C. Odell has served continuously as a member of the Planning
'WEREAS, Leonard C. Odell has served well and with distinction, and has
"NOW, THEREFORE, to
LEONARD C, ODELL
who has served as a member of the Planning Commission for more than eighteen years,
and therefore longer and more continuously than any other member, and who has
elected to resign from the Commission to devote himself &o other tasks now demanding
heavily of his time and ability, we, the members of the Edina Planning Commission,
by this Resolution, express our sincere personal regret that other pressing
responsibilities now prevent him from continuing as a fellow member of the Commission;
and by this means we also proudly remind
LEONARD Cs ODELL
that the magnitude of his work and the quality of his influence and direction while
serving on the Planning Commission are best evidenced by the Village of Edina itself,
of which he has been and will continue to be recognized as a distinguished citizen
and humble servant.
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"RESOLVED FURTHER, that this Resolution be submitted to the Council of the ,
Village of Edina with recommendation that it be spread upon the minutes of the
proceedings of the Council and that a copy thereof be presented to Leonard C,
Odell."
Trustee Tupa then offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council af the Village of Edina that it adopt and
confirm the foregoing Resolution,. adopted by the Edina Planning Commission at
its meeting of December 4, 1963; that said Resolution be written into the
records of this Meeting, and that copy thereof be presented to Leonard C.
Ode11 .
RESOLUTION
Motion for adoption of the Resolution was second
aye; Tupa, aye; VanValkenburg, aye; and Bre
VanValkenburg, and on
HENNEPIN COUNTY
M&HWBAPBb&S GENERAL HOSPITAL AMBULANCE SERVICE POLICY ANNOUNCED BY HENNEPIN COUNTY.
Manager Hyde reported he has received official notice from Hennepin County relative
to Proposed Public Emergency Ambulance Service, effect 12:OO Midnight, December 31;
this area to be served from Bloomington Maintenance Station of Highway Department
at 81st and Wentworth Ave. South.
MINNEAPOLIS EX'ZENDS SANITARY SEWER CONTRACT TO JUNE 30, 1964,
that as the result of a meeting held with Minneapolis officials and.Edina officials
IbA Hyde reported
on December 4, the City will extend its Sanitary Sewer Contract with Edina until
June 30, 1964, without prejudice on the part of either party to the contract, upon
payment by December 31, 1963 of $56,216.84 of the $78,145.85 total billings dated
July 31 and December 31, 1962, and July 16, 1963, and payment of two-thirds.of
the City's future billings computed in the same manner as the present bills; that
check'has been made up for $56,216.84 €or approval with other claims this evening.
COUNCIL APPROVES CONTRACT WITH ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE FOR 40-HOUR WEEK PATROL. I4r.
Hyde presented to the.Council a new agreement with Animal Rescue League, providing
for the
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following:
December 31, 1966,
additional equipment,
through Saturday, as scheduled by the Director of Public Safety.
patrolto be staggered as to time of day of patrol,)
Payment by the Village to League of $11,700.00 per year for regular
patrol; $6.50 per case for each case attended outside reguLat patrol
hours; $1.25 per day board for each dog and $1.00 per day board for
each cat kept at the League.
Three-year term, beginning January 1, 1964 and continuing until
(IYIr. Hyde said the League wanted this before buying
A 40-hour patrol per week, between hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday
(This
Dog Pound at League shelter, 845 France .Ave,
Mr, Hyde recommended approval of the new agreement, and VanValkenburg so moved.
Notion seconded by Tupa and carried.
COUNCIL TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING JANUARY 6, ON PETITION FOR STREET NAME CHANGE.
The request of Mrs, B.K. Gudden, 6617 Limerick Lane, for change of the name of
that part of W.67th Street lying between Limerick Lane and Cahill Road to "W.66-1/2
Street", was read. Mr. Hite recommended that Council hold Hearing on this petition,
and VanValkenburg moved for Public Hearing on January 6, 1964.
Tupa and carried,
Motion seconded by
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i4ANAGER TO REPORT BACK TO COUNCIL ON FIVE-YEAR CENSUS.
believes Edina's population will have reached 35,500 by January 1, 1965, whereas
Nr. Hyde reported he ' its 1960 Official- Census was 28,501; that the 1963 Minnesota Legislature special
mid-decade eensuses beginning in 1965; that the population growth Edina is
experiencing should result in considerable additiqnal liquor and cigarette tax
revenues. Because it is advocated that an early request be made to the Census
Bureau by the communities wanting this special census, Hr. Hyde told Council he
will write to the Census Bureau to get costs, and report back to the Council.
Under the present program the requesting municipality would agree to provide
necessary office space, equipment and qualified enumerator candidates, and to
pay all costs.
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COUNCIL TO HAVE SPECIAL MEETING DECEMBER 30, AT 5:OO P.M., TO PAY CLAIMS.
Hyde reported that. because the Council has changed its me'eting dates to the
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first aid third f.londays, there will be a number of year-end claims which should
be paid before January 1. VanValkenburg's motion, that Council meet on Monday,
December 30, at 5:OO P.H., to pay bills, was seconded by Mact4illan and carried.
POLICE DEPARTNENT-FIRE DEPARTHENT COORDINATION DISCUSSED . In a detailed report
dated December 11, 1963 and entitled llPolice-Fire Manpower Utilization" Manager -
Hyde ,approved the recommen ations of Director of Pub& Safety, Wayne W.
Bennett ,for the training/@ P8%e Department Personnel to augment the fire
fighting force.
of Public Safety stem from the fact that the Volunteer Fire aepartment personnel
has decreased to eight members, and there seems to be no interest on the part of
Edina citizens for the growth of this department, and, too, the fact that some
of the present volunteers work out of the Village and thus cannot respond to
day-time calls.
training of police for fire duty during day-time hours and week days when volunteer
response is almost non-existent, the fire fighting potential at the scene of a fire
would be doubled over that now achieved.
men to the police department on January 1; 1964 and no additional personnel tothe
fire department.
without police assistance, would require ten personnel, or fifteen volunteers
more than present." It was also recommended that salary increases be allowed
both police and fire personnel, so that Edina personnel would be paid the same
as the base t4inneapolis scale plus $10.00 per month additional, beginning January 1,
1964, with an additional $10.00 per month added in January of 1965 and 1966, so
that i~ 1966 Edina police and fire personnel would be receiving $30.00 per month
more than the same position in Ninneapolis,
will fit into the 1964 budget, and Ur. Hyde replied it will exceed the budget by
some estimated $7,80O--which would be just slightly higher than the cost for one
additional man.
would solve the problem of the decrease in the size of the volunteer department,
and was answered affirmatively.
additional personnel, should the Village acquire 'an additional fire station,
and Mr. Hyde explained that St.Louis Park has moved into a new station without
the necessity of additional personnel, and it is hoped Edina can do the same.
added that it will be necessary to purchase additional equipment.
discussion was also recommendation for an increase in uniform allowance from the
budgeted $60.00 per year to $100.00 per year, and payment of Off-duty-police and
paid firemen responding to calls and drills at the same rate as that paid to
volunteers. Concensus, informally, was for approval of recommendation, but formal
action was delayed pending review of salaries and wages schedule later in meeting.
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The recommendations of the Village hlanager and the Director
lir. Bennett's recommendation stated, in part, "Through complete
This would be accomplished by adding two
To accomplish this same purpose in the fire department alone,
I Trustee Rixe inquired how this program
Mr. MacMillan asked if , in Nr. Hyde's estimation, tiie program
l4r. VanValkenburg asked about the need for
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UNION REPRESENTATIVE APPRECIATE OF SALARIES AND WAGES BUDGETED. Nr. Larkin lkClellan,
representative of Local No. 49, expressed his appreciation at the salaries and wages
budgeted for the Public Uorks and Engineering Departments .for 1964, saying he believes
they are fair to the employees and fair to the taxpayers, of Edina. Saying that the
Suburban 14anagers had met with Union representatives earlier in the year, to attempt
to work out a fair scale for employees, Mr. l-lcClellan coinplimentfed Mr. Hyde and the
other Suburban Managers for-their efforts in behalf of their municipalities, and
their fairness to their employees. I COUNCIL ESTABLISHES I*!AXLMUI.I SALARIES AND WAGES FOR VILLAGE EMPLOYEES FOR 1964.
Hanager Hyde presented to the Council his schedule of recommended maximum salaries
and wages for all Village employees for the year 1964; those salaries recommended
for Police and Fire Departments being contingent upon Council approval of the
coordination plan discussed earlier in this meeting.
approval of the Police-Fire Coondination Plan and for adoption of the following
Resolution:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SCHEDULE OF l*lAXIIRJM
VanValkenburg then moved for
SALARIES AND WAGE RATES FOR 1964
BE IT RESOLVED, that Idaximum Salaries and Wages €or Village Employees for the year
1964 be established as follows:
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GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Finance Director
Assessor
Deputy .Assessor
Clerk-Treasurer
Administrative Assistant
Office Clerical-fiscal-secretarial :
Clerical I (5)
Clerical I1 (4)
Clerical fII (4)
Clerical IV (2)
Prosecuting Attorney
Legal
Planning Technician
PER MONTH
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850 (A)
580
635
500
335
385
435
495
500
650
PUBLIC SAFETY
POLICE 5';
Director of Public Safety E Police Chief 1,025 (A)
Lieutenants ( 2) 667
Sergeants (4) 627
Patrolmen 3 years service 575
2 years service 535
1 year service 535
First Year ' FIE && Dispatchers-Desk Clerks
__. Chief
Assistant Chief
Lieutenants
Firemen 3 years service
2 years service
1 year service
First year Vo1unteers f:55
49 5
7 35
667
627
575
.555
535
49 5
(Monthly) 396 (Hourly) $1.90
$5.00 per Call up to 2 Hrs.
$2.65 per Drill
and $3.00 per Hr. thereafter
25 Of the total compensation for members of the Police Department, $30.00 a
month shall be considered as payment for taking at least 30 hours off-duty
training from the Fire Department in fire fighting techniques, for aiding in
the extinguishing of fires and for qualifying for Red Cross first aid
certificates.
h': $30.00 per month of the compensation paid firemen shall be considered as
payment for such duties outside normal firemen's duties as may be assigned
by the Village Manager.
.*. .*. .*. *.'.'* Off-duty police and paid firemen responding to calls and drills shall be
paid the same-as volunteers.
ELECT1 ON
Judges and Clerks
Chairmen
PARKS AND RECEATION
Director '
Program Supervisor
Pool Manager (s)
Assistant Pool Manager (s)
Concession Manager (s)
Pool Cashier (s)
Bathhouse - Concession Attendant (s)
Swimming Instructors (SI
Life Guards (s)
Maintenance (s)
Baseball and Craft Supervisors (s)
Baseball Assistants (s)
Hockey Coaches (s) .
Rink Attendants (s)
Playground Leaders (s)
Skating-Skiing Instructors (s)
Park Keeper - I11
I1
1.
Golf Hanager-Pro
Golf Course Superintendent
Golf Course Rangers, Starters, Cashiers,
Lunch Counter Clerks
$1.25 per Hr.
$2.00 Addl.
725
600
46 5
415
1.75 per Hr.
1.25
1.00
2.15 'I
2.05 I'
1.60 It
415 Mo.
1.60 per Hour
1.90 'I
1.50 '
2.00 It
5.00 inst.class
520 Month
500
447 !'
625
600 It
2.00 per Hour
LiOUOR STORES 2 7.2 -
Hanager
Assistant Hanagers (2)
Clerks - Regular
Clerks - Part Time
12/16 /63
(s) - Seasonal
(A) - First 1/2 of increase January 1; Second 1/2, July 1.
INSPECTORS
Plumbing
Building
HEALTH
Health Officer
Sanitarian
PUBLIC trows AND ENGINEERING
Director of Public Works and Engineering
Civil Engineer
Chief Engineering Aide
- Engineering Aide IV
Engineering Aide I11
Engineering Aide 11
Engineering Aide I I
$875 (A)
555
2.50 Hr.
1.90 Hr,
550
600
25
725
950 (A)
725 (A)
625#
6 10#
550#
500#
400#
Superintendent, Public works 795
Superintendent, Water 725
Foreman - (Street, sewer, water E parks) 620
Office Clerk 456
Heavy Equipment Operators 565
Light Equipment Operators 500
Maintenance Man 447
The following rllinimum rates shall be paid:
Heavy Equipment Operators - $515 monthly for
not more than the first six months' service.
Light Equipment Operators - $460 monthly for
not more than the first six months' service.
Maintenance Man - $380 monthly for not more
than the first three months' service, and
$400 monthly during the fourth, fifth and
sixth months of service
Mechanic
Mechanic Helper
Janitor
Sewer-Water Utility Nan
COURT - Judge
565 '
485
40 5
500
600
Special Judge 25 per diem
. Clerk of Court 315$
c: - 3/4 time
d - Starting rates may be 20% less for the first 3 months of service and 10% less
"Deputy Clerk 355
for the second 3 months.
Motion for approval of Police-Fire Coordination Plan and for adoption of the
foregoing Resolution was seconded by Tupa, a
no nays, as follows :
Bredesen, aye; 'and motion and Resolution were un
Macl-lillan, aye; Rixe , aye j T
COUNCIL TO SETTLE DISTRICT COURT APPEALS AGAINST ASSESSLENT FOR STORM SEklER 12.3PROVEHENT
NO. 50 (LATERAL NO. 8 OF I4AIN NO. 1) AND TO HOLD HEARING ON REDUCTION OF ASSESSMENT FOR .
PROPERTIES EAST OF HIGHVAY NO, LOO.
report,
Lateral 8 Storm Sewer," which set out in detail the recommendations of Attorney Edward
J. Schwartzbauer of the firm of Dorsey, Owen, Narquart, Windhorst and West, who has
been acting €or the Village in the matter of the appeals taken in District Court from
the assessment for Storm Sewer Improvement No, 50. In his memorandum, Mr. Hyde
concurred with the recommendation made by Nr. Schwartzbauer. Some considerable
discussion followed,
its adoption:
Nanager Hyde presented to the Council a detailed
entitled "Proposed Settlement of Suits Against Village for Assessment of
and VanValkenburg offered the following Resolution ana moved
9f
12/16/63
RESOLUTION
RELATIVE TO ASSESSMENT ADJUSTPlENT FOR STORM
SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. 50 (LATERAL NO. 8 OF
MAIN NO, 1)
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Edina, as follows:
recommended a settlement of the District Court appeals taken from the Resolution
of the Village Council enacted August 27, 1962, adopting and confirming assess-
. ments for Storm Sewer Improvement NO, 50 (Lateral #8 of Ilain #1), and the Council
hereby concurs in such recommendation, therefore, the &iyor and the Village
Manager are hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the Village, written
Settlement Agreements providing for
1. The attorneys for the Village and the Village 3lanager have
(a) the deferral of any assessment for the aforesaid lateral against
the property owned by the appellants John T. and Laurel T, Bessessen,
Harold cb Harris, Gunnar H. Danielson and the East one-half of the
property owned by appellants Peter and Myrtle Luzaich until such time
as such property is served by such lateral in that surface waters
falling upon such property flow into such lateral;
the reduction of the assessment against the pr.operty owned by
appellants Delores I, and Robert 5, Swenson, Carir D. and Lucille
Brown and the West one-half of the property owned by appellants
Peter and Myrtle Luzaicli to an assessment computed by multiplying
four cents ($,04) by the number of square feet in the property
owned by such appellants and previously taken into account in
computing the assessment for such lateral; and
the dismissal with prejudice of the appeals by the mentioned
property owners b
2.
(b)
.
(c)
The Village Manager is authorized and instructed to serve and
publish notice, in accordance with law, of a public hearing to consider the
reduction of the assessment heretofore levied against that property located
East of Normandale Boulevard for Lateral #8 of Main #1, Storm Sewer Improvement
No. 50, to an assessment computed by multiplying four cents ($,04) by the
number of square-feet of such property previously taken into account in
computing the assessment for such lateral,
on the 17th day of February, 1964,
Such public hearing shall be held
t4otion for adoption of the Resolution was se
were five ayes and no nays, as follows: Mac
VanValkenburg, aye; and Bredesen, aye; and t
CLAIIrlS PAID,
List dated December 16, 1963, was seconded by MacPlillan and carried:
General Fund, $161,937.25; Construction Fund, $173,444.90; Park, Park Construction
E Golf Course Funds, $1,276,630,39; Water Fund, $59,769.44; Liquor Fund,
$252,475.53 ; Improvement Funds, $400,000.00 ; Sewer Rental Fund, $57,260.33 ;
Joint Sewer District No, 1, Permanent Improvement Revolving, and Poor Funds,
$112,305.44--TOTAL, $2,493.823.28.
Tupa's motion, for payment of the following Claims as per Pre-
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS REPORT PRESENTED.
Work, through December 16, 1963, was presented to Council as a matter of information,
Report of the progress of 1963 Construction
reviewed, and ordered placed on file.
BROOKVIEW HEIGHTS FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD ADDITION TAX-FORFEITED LOTS APPROVED AS
llNON-CONSERVATION AND FOR SALE" SUBJECT TO COUNTY BOARD'S APPROVAL, County
Commissioner Swanson's letter informing Finance Director Dalen the County needs
Village action classifying these Tax-Forfeited Lots--Lots 1, Block 7, Brookview
Heights First; Lots 8, Block 4, and 20 and 21, Block 7, Brookview Heights 2nd;
and Lots 1 thru 7, Block 1,lthru 5, and 11 thru 14, Block 3, Brookview Heights 3rd--
Defore conducting special sale, (See Minutes of October 21, 1963).
motion, that the Village classify saia Lots Won-Conservation" and "For Sale" ,
subject to County Board's classification, was seconded by Tupa and unanimously
carried.
VanValkenburg's I
There being no further business to come before this meeting, Rixe moved for
adjournment. Motion seconded by MacI4i d carried, Adjournment 9:00 Paid.,
to 5:OO P.M. , Monday, December 30,