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1411WTES OF THE REGULAR HEETING OF THE EDINA
AT 7:OO P.52, a AT THE EDINA VILLAGE HALL
VILLAGE CQUI!lCIL, HELD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1964, ,.
Rollcall was answered by i4acMillan, Rixe , Tupa , VanValkenburg and Bredesen ,
HEARING 014 PETITIO14 FOR REZONING OF SOUTHWEST CORNER VALLEY VIEW ROAD AND illOODDALE
AVENUE AGAIN CONTINUED,
Public Hearing on Petition for Rezoning from Community Store District to R-5 PIultiple
Residence District; this Hearing having been continued to this date €or opinion by
the Village Attorney on the matter of the petitioners' right to construct an apart-
ment building in the Community Store District, without public hearing. 14r. Edward
Schwartzbauer of the firm of Dorsey , Owen, Marquart, Windhorst E West, representing
Ifr, 14aynard Hasselquist, Village Attorney, reported that the plans as presened do not
meet the restrictions of either Community Store or R-5 1.iultiple Residence District
completely; that the height of the building exceeds maximum height of 40 feet
permitted in Community Store District, and that the allowable floor area ratio of
1.2 for R-5 ;4ultiple Residence District is exceededr
Village Council is perfectly justified in insisting on compliance with the terms of
either Community Store or R-5 Hultiple Residence District.
Mr. Carl Knutson opened discussion, with statement that owners of neighboring
properties are vigorously opposed because they feel the apartment building at this
location will seriously devaluate their properties; and, during discussion Council
heard many of Febnuary 3rd Hearing's arguments reiterated, relative to size,
traffic, noise nuisances which would be created by this building,
At a question from the Mayor, proponen&s said they would be agreeable to
reducing the height of the proposed apartment to 40 feet if it is mandatory--that
the penthouses have actually been added to the building mainly €or the purpose of
breaking the "box"
As to the floor area ratio permitted under R-5 Multiple Residence, blr. Hite
explained that the difference between that building area permitted and that
required for this building would be some 22,000 square feet; at which one of the
proponents told Council he feels that by doing some additional excavating, by
eliminating the penthouses, and by parking forty cars outside the building rather
than providing for complete inside parking the proponents could comply with
the requirements.
a public hearing, told Council his question hadn't been answered,
question had been, "Is a building of this type allowed within the present
restrictions of the Community Store District?" Mr. Schwartzbauer answered he
believes an apartment building, generally, would be considered one of the permitted
uses under the Community Store District, providing all the other provisions of
this particular District are met.
said the Council could eigher (1) grant a special permit OP (2) rezone--but that
public hearings were necessary for either,
saying he believes that proponents and neighbors should get together for an
informal discussion, He added that because of the expense involved in drawing
plans, etc., he would like to hear comments from the audience as to objections
other than height of building and floor area ratio which might be sufficient cause
to prohibit issuance of a building permit, adding that proponents can do what the
ordinance requires, but they believe that what they now propose is much more
worthwhile and will do a great deal more €or the neighborhood than what is actually
required.
opinion of the proponents.
Hearing on petition for rezoning be continued to blarch 2nd.
i4acl4illan and carried.
Mayor Bredesen called €or Continuation of February 3rd
He added he believes the
line at the top of the building.
Nr. Green, attorney for the proponents, who had questioned the necessity of
He said his
As to this particular building, 1.Ir. Schwartzbauer
Mr. Green then asked that Council continue Hearing for an additional two weeks,
He added he is not saying this as a threat but simply as the honest
Some further general discussion was had, and VanValkenburg moved that Public
Motion seconded by
COUJCIL APPROVES REZONING FRON R-4 NULTIPLE RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO R-3 i4ULTIPLE
dULT1PLE RESIDENCE, .
of "Notice of Public Hearing on Petition €or Rezoning"--which affidavits were approved
as to form and ordered placed on file, and, pursuant to due notice given, Public
Hearing was conducted on the petition of DEVCO CORPORATION of Columbus Ohio, for
Rezoning and Variances from Zoning Ordinance Requirements as follows:
DISTRICT of Lot One, Block Three, Southdale Acres Addition,
be allowed for Lot One, Block Three, to allow a 28-foot setback from Barrie Road.
(Requirement is for 35-fOOt setback) ,
be allov?ed for Lot One, Block Three, to permit a lot density of 3,530 Square Feet
per unit. (Requirement is a minimum of 3,900 square feet per unit)
DISTRICT of certain part of Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Southdale Acres (as contained in
public notice)
for part of Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, to permit:
RESIDEdCE DISTRICT IN SOUTHDALE ACRES, BUT DELAYS ACTION 014 REZONII\TG TO R-5
Clerk presented Affidavits of Publication, Posting and i4ailing
1.
2,
The Rezoning from R-4 Multiple Residence District to K-3 IlULTIPLE RESIDENCE
A variance from Setback Requirements of R-3 HULTIPLE RESIDENCE DISTRICT
3, A variance from Density Requirements of R-3 PIULTIPLE RESIDENCE DISTRICT
4. The Rezoning from R-4 Iqultiple Residence District to R-5 MULTIPLE RESIDENCE
5, A variance from Setback Requirements of R-5 EGJLTIPLE RESIDENCE DISTRICT
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A. Construction of a seventeen story apartment building 170
feet in height, with a setback of 142 feet on the North,
82 feet on the East and 120 feet on the South--this being
the Northeasterly of two units. (Requirement is a minimum
setback of 170 feet).
Construction of a seventeen story apartment building 170
feet in heights, with a setback of 120 feet on the South
and 55 feet on the West--this being the Zouthwesterly of
two units. (Requirement is a minimum setback of 170 feet).
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Attorney ?hilip Neville of Edina, Counsel for the Devco Company, asked Council
consideration of the Company muitiple dwelling community proposal, saying companyT
believes it is a good plan and that it will be good for Edina.
Byron Ireland, architect and land planner, for detailed explanation of the
proposal.
A Vu-Graph Slide was shown of the area proposed to be rezoned--which lies between
the Grosstown Highway on the north, W.66th Street on the south, the Pearce undeveloped
tract on the east, and the Fairview Hospital complex to the west.
He introduced Hr.
Showing detailed sketches, i4r. Ireland talked atsome, length about this comprehensive
plan, which will involve soine 100 two story town house units east of Barrie Road, some
200 cluster type 2 and 2-1/2 story apartments and two twin 17 story towers containing
192 units, west of Barrie-Road.
Objections were raised against the high rise apartments by :
would change its recommendation if it examined the site and realized property owners
to the north would have to look at these immense towers.
Hr. Floyd Slais, 6025 York, who asked that zoning remain unchanged.
said he moved to his present home knowing 2-1/2 story apartments were permissible
across the Crosstown Highway--but had no idea high rises would ever be considered.
Hr. John Xerrill, 6317 Peacedale, who suggested that if Council allows
these tall apartments without limitation, citizens will have no way of determining
how far apartments can go in Edina.
Hr. Ballard, Bancy Lane, who stated these twin apartments are about as tall
as the Southdale water tower and somewhat larger in scope than Foshay Tower; that there
will be some 132 units above the fifth floor--which will mean that 132 families will
enjoy a beautiful view of Edina at the expense of some 30,000 persons who must view
the tower apartments from thLground.
consideration in keeping apartment buildings down--in allowing no high rise apartments.
devaluate residential properties, and suggested that Council arrange to give tax relief
because of this devaluation.
Dr. Bjoraker, 6133 Beard Place, who told Council he had been assured’at the
time the Cross Town Highway want in that building would go no higher than 2-1/2 stories.
tlr. Johnson, 6220 Ewing Ave., who said he feels that no &e except the planners
is in favor of the high rise apartments.
1. Hr. Bede, 6212 Chowen Avenue, who stated he feels the Planning Commission
2. He
3.
4.
I He asked Council and Planning Commissfon
5. Resident at 6133 Beard Ave., who stated high rises in the neighborhood will
6.
7.
%ss Katherine Pearce, owner of the tract to the immediate east inquired as to
what will be constructed along the east line of the Devco tract, and was shown the
plan--the sides of the town house apartments being toward the east.
explained plan to I-liss Pearce and Council.
and Village Engineer Hite replied the pipe which now drains down Barrie Road will be
extended to the Pearce property line.
Gr. Ireland
Liliss Pearce also inquired about drainage,
ti Planning Commission’s recommendation, favorable to the proposal, was reviewed
by the Council; and I4ayor Bredesen inquired of the Devco representative as to the time
schedule on this development.
for early spring construction; the garden apartments over atwo-year period; that the
high rises would begin the-third year.
Llr. Ireland replied that the first 300 units are planned
I Tupa then moved that Council grant that part of the petition asking for Rezoning
from R-4 hltiple Residence District to R-3 hltiple Residence District of hka+pap+ert
Lot One, Block Three, Southdale Acres Addition,
Density requirements for R-3 LSultiple Residence District be granted; but that.the remainder
of the area remain in R-4 Liultiple Residence District and Council not consider rezoning it
until closer to time high rise apartments are ready for construction. llotion was seconded
by VanValkenburg, and was unanimously carried.
Question was raised from the audience as to whether this action in any way-opens
the door to rezoning for the high rise apartments at a later time, and Mayor Bredesen
stated this action in no way obligates the Council to rezone, should Devco’s petition
for rezoning to R-5 be presented again at a later date--and neither does it prohibit
consideration of such petition.
proceed with their plan without the R-5 rezoning, and Mr. Iver Young replied that Devco
believes in the plan as presented here tonight; they believe this plan is better for the
and that variances from Setback and
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Question was asked of Devco representatives as to whether they will be willing to
community with high rises than without them; and that if they go ahead with their multiple
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dwelling community on the R-3, R-4 Hultiple Residence Zoning only, they would
prefer not to be committed on a time schedule for the high rises.
Tupa then offered the following Ordinance, moving that Council dispense with second
reading thereof and adopt Ordinance as submitted:
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ORDINANCE NO, 261-80
AN ORDINANCE AHENDING ORDINAWCE NO 6 261
(ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE VILLAGE OF EDINA, a ESTABLISHING ADDITIONAL R-3 iblULTIPLE ESIDENCE DISTRICT
Section 1.
THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF EDLNA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
Paragraph 1, Multiple Residence District Boundaries, of
Section 4 (Multiple Residence District) of Ordinance 140, 261 of revised ordinances
of the Village of Edina, is hereby amended by adding the following sub-paragraph:
District R-3
(2) Lot One (11, Block Three (31, Southdale Acres Addition.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and
after its passage and publication according to law,
i4otion for waiver of second reading and adoption of Ordinance as submitted was
seconded by VanValkenburg, and on Rollcall there were five ayes and no nays, as
follows :
aye; and the Ordinance was adopted,
i1acHillan , aye ; Rixe , aye ; Tupa, anValkenburg, aye; and Bredesen,
WEST 64TH STREET, WHITING AVENUE , DELL STREET AND XORTHFIELD AVENUE IN WORIiIAiJDALE
THIRD ADDITIOiJ VACATED.
Courier January 30 and February 6, 1964, of Posting January 28, and of Mailing to
Clerk presented Affidavits of Publication in Edina-hlorningside
owners of affected properties
Streets in Normandale Third Addition".
ordered them placed on file.
on the petition of General l4ortgage Investments of St.Pau1, Hinn., for the Vacation
of West 64th Street and Whiting Avenue between Ely line of County Road 39 (Valley View
Road) and Wly line of PNGS Railroad right-of-way, and of Dell Street and Horthfield
Avenue lying Wy of the Vly line of MNES Railroad right-of-way,
objections registered from the audience.
soon to be incorpobated into the "Jensen Farm" complex.
substitute road system planned, including the change in the Vhiting grade crossing,
which has now been approved by the iXnnesota Railroad and darehouse Conmission. Hr .
Hite recommended that the above streets be vacated only after actual construction of
the substitution road system. M orthern States Power Company's notification, that
overhead transmission lines and electric distribution facilities extend in some of
these streets and would like easements before Vacation, was read; and Hinneapolis
Gas Company's rehuest for easement for 24' gas main lying nine feet south of north
line of dhiting Avenue, was reviewed.
Resolution and moved its adoption: ) NOTE: ESOLUTIOd Ai-1EiJDED i3Y
"Notice-of Public Hearing on Petition for Vacation of
Pursuant to due notice given, Public Hearing was conducted
Council reviewed affidavits, approved them and
There were no
'fde showed Council the
t.lr. Hite advised Council that this area is
VanValkenburg then offered the following
RESOLUTION VACATING STREETS -
CERTAIN STREETS IN NORMANDALE ) PAGE 172, THIS BOOK.
) ,U:SOLUTiOiJ ADOPTED AUGUST 3, 1964,
THIRD ADDITION 1
WHEREAS, two weeks' published notice and posted notice of a hearing to be had
on February 17, 1964, at 7:OO P.14., on the petition of General blortgage Investments
of St.Pau1, Lnc., for the Vacation of the following described streets has been given
and made:
"All of West 64th Street and Whiting Avenue as laid out and platted in
Normandale Third Addition, lying between the Easterly line of County Road
39 (Valley View Road) and the Westerly line of the Ilinneapolis, Horthfield
& Southern Railroad right-of-way"
and
Ijormandale Third Addition, lying Westerly of the GJesterly line of the
kjinneapolis , IJorthf ield & Southern Railroad right-of-way1!
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Edina,
"A11 of Dell Street and iJorthfield Avenue as laid out and platted in
and a hearing has been had thereon by the Village Council:
Hennepin County, E'iinnesota, that the above described streets be and hereby are
vacated,
blotion for adoption of the Resolution was se
five ayes and no nays, as follows: MacMilla
nd Bredesen, aye; and the Resolution
(VanValkenburg then moved that the ClErk be authorized and directed to delay record of
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this Resolution until such time as Minneapolis Gas Company, and Northern States
Power Company have proper easements and substitution road system is constructed.
Hotion seconded by LiacHillan and carried.
ASSESS'CEWT ADJUSTED ON PROPERTIES EAST OF HIGHNAY NO, 100, STOR.1 SEI%ER IMPROVEI*EdT
NO. 50 (8). Clerk presented Affidavit of Publication in Edina-tlorningside Courier
"Notice of Re-Assessment Hearing for Lateral Storm Sewer No. 50 (8)", which affidavits
were reviewed by Council, approved as to form and ordered placed on file.
to due notice given, Public Hearing was conducted on the proposed re-assessment,
which is the reduction of the assessment Levied against properties east of Highway
100 from s.07614 per Assessable Square Foot, to $.04 per Square Footu- There were
no objections to the proposed re-assessment from the floor, and none had been
received prior to the public hearing.
Resolution and moved its adoption:
January 30 and February 6, 1964, and of blailing to owners of Affected Properties, 0
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Pursuant
I VanValkenburg offered the following
RESOLUTIOij ADOPTING AND COiqFIRI;IING RE-ASSESSMENT
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Edina, iLSinnesota, as follows:
ment for LATERAL STORN SEVER II4PROVEMEHT NO. 50 (8) has been calculated in accordance
with the provisions of lrfinnesota Statutes Sections 429.051 and 429.061; that notice has
been duly published and mailed, as required by law, that this Council would meet to
hear and pass upon a11 objections, if any, to amend said proposed re-assessment as
might be necessary, and to adopt the same by resolution; that said proposed re-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 re-assessment was and is specially
benefited by the construction of the improvement for which such re-assessment is levied
in the amount set opposite the description of each such lot, piece and parcel of land,
respectively.
pieces and parcels of land described in said re-assessment, and said proposed re-assess-
ment is hereby adopted and confirmed as the proper special assessment for said improve-
ment,
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 Ilpon the property described therein and all thereof,
of each such re-assessment: shall be payable in equal annual installments extending
,over a period of thirteen years, the first of said installments, together with interest
on the entire assessment from the date hereof to December 31, 1965, 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 the general
taxes fo? the years 1965 through 1976, 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 assessments 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.
Auditor a certified duplicate of said re-assessment, with each then unpaid installment
and interest set forth separately, to be extended upon the proper tax lists of the
County, and the County Auditor shall thereafter cause said assessments to be collected
in the manner provided by law.
FOR LATERAL STOR11 SEVER I1.IPROVEI.EHT NO. SO (81, and all amounts collected in respect
of the assessments ther i contgin d hall be similar1 designated by the Clounty
Treasurer and/@ a him remit? cre8itE8 8 F~et~t1~~H~O~~~~r~rO~3~~DE~,~PTIO~ FUND ,
FOR LATERAL STOR4 SENER I1fPROVENENT NO. 50 (8)
1. It is hereby found, determined and declared that the proposed re-assess-
2. The amounts so set out are hereby levied against the respective lots,
The re-assessment against each lot, tract or parcel, together with the interest
The total amount I.
3. Prior to certification of the re-assessment to the County Auditor, the
4. The Clerk shall, as soon as may be, prepare and transmit to the County
Said duplicate shall be designated as the PZ-ASSESSI-IENT
y I.Iaci.iillan, and on Rollcall there
POLICE CAR AND PICKUP TRUCKS CONTRACTS AWARDED ,
until investigation could be made on leasing of equipment.
Council had delayed award of. contracts
Hanager Hyde reported that
pursuant to meeting with leasing company representative, this week, it was found that
because of economies of maintenance observed by Village crews, it is less expensive to
own-operate than to lease. His recommendation for award of contracts was as follows:
cars with two trades (See Page 10, this book, for bids).
three trucks with two trades.
1.
2.
On Police Cars - Award to Llidway Ford Company, at $4,780.00 Net for three
On Pick-Up Trucks - Award to Hajor Hotors Company, low bidder, at $4,200 for
(See Page 10, this book, for bids).
;'UPars motion for award of Cars and Trucks to low bidders, as per i.lanagepts 1s
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recommendation, was seconded by Rixe and carried.
Ii?Oi\i KE1.IOVAL PLAUT CONTRACT (FOR WELLS NOS. 12 &ID 13) ANARDED Oi? BASE BID, TO
OLSON COIIIClETE CO. , AT $168,900,
Tabulation of the bids taken at 11:OO A.X., February 13, in respense to Advertise-
ments in Edina-Plorningside Courier and Construction Bulletin.
receipt of twelve bids.
$168,900.00; Berglund-Johnson was second-low, at $169,890.00; Carl Diedolph was
third-low at $171,440*00; and Upper Midwest Piping, Inc. was high bidder at
$191,450.00, Tabulation also showed receipt of three bids on the Alternate
set forth in the specifications, the bid of Berglund-Johnson being low, at
$159,000; Perry A. Snenson, second-low at $168,178.00; and high bidder Fred R.
Comb, Jr. at $172,800.00. Tabulation was accompanied by Banister Engineering
Company's recommendation for award of contract to the low bidder on the Base bid,
Olson Concrete Cob
saying that in addition to the certain definite advantages presented by the Hulticell
filter specified in the Base Bid, consideration must be given to the uniformity of
operation; the Village now having three Multicell filter plants in operation.
Water Supt. Ben Woehler added his recommendation for the 1.lulticell filker on the
basis of ease and uniformity of operation,
a representative for Turbomatic, Inc., the Turbomatic Filter having been bid by
low bidder on the Alternate specifications, spoke at some length as to the
advantages of his product, explaining that it has been accepted in Robbinsdale
and other nearby municipalities. I4r. Banister was asked as to the time of
operation for this filter equipment, and said either filter should last at least
20 years,
Council should rely on the recommendations of its consultants, moved for award of
contract to Olson Concrete Company at $168,900 on Base Bid.
by Rixe and was carried by a three-two vote, with Tupa and Bredesen voting nay and
the balance of the Council voting aye.
1-lanager Hyde presented to the Council a
Tabulation showed
Olson Concrete Co. was low bidder on the Base Bid, at
14r. Banister was present and supported his written recommendation,
hlr. Henry 1.9, trlueller, 6017 Arbour Lane,
Some discussion was had by Council, and VanValkenburg, stating he feels
Motion was seconded
INSURANCE COVERAGE AWARDED, Finance Director Dalen presented detailed Tabulation
of Bids, and recommendations, covering ~JOR€<M€I\I ' S COI~IPENSATION, VOLUNTEER FIREMEN
GROUP ACCIDENT , COMPREHEI~SI~ , AUTOMO?IVE EQUIPMENT, ENPLOYEE BLANKET BONDS , AND
COI@REHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY coverages , bids having been received at 11:OO A.l-1. ,
February 13 , in response to advertisements in Edina-Horningside Courier Tabulation
showed receipt of eight bids by 11:OO A.M,, and two bids after that time.
1, CONPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY - One Year - $SOO/$l,O~O~OOO P.I., and
'$10,000 P.D.
low, Brandow, Howard & Kohler, Inc,, (Reliance Ins. Co,) at $13,507.13 and The
Stephenson Agency (Reliance Ins, Co,) at $13,507.13,
low bidder, Norris-Nordeen Agency (American Casualty Co , ) at $8,858 01
additional premium for false arrest coverage for policemen.
Co , , at $10,743 , 10 ; Second-low, six identical bids , from Bang-Nelson (Argonaut Ins.
Co,); Brandow, Howard & Kohler, Inc.(Valley Forge Ins. Co,); Federated Insurance Co,;
Norris-Nordeen Agency (American Casualty Co.); and The Stephenson Agency (Planet
Sns. Co,) - all at $11,758.60; high bidder being Mutual General Agency, Inc. (Allied
I4utual Ins. z 0. ) at $12,638 , 94. Recommendation - Award to i4orris-i.lordeen Agency
(American Casualty Co.) at $11,758,60 because they have the best participating plan
and because they are low bidders on General Liability and combined coverage will
allow development of better safety program,
3.
Casualty Co. at $470.74 Het Premium; Second-low, three identical bids--Bang-Nelson;
Brandow, Howard E Kohler; and the Stephenson Agency,
dutual General Agency, Inc,', at $782.65.
Hardware I4utual Casualty Co,
4.
Agency, Inc., at Met Premium of $317.25;
Co.) at $521.70; high bidder, Wirt Wilson E Company (Hartford Life Ins, Coo) at
$530.70. Bids were also received on a one-year basis. Recommendation Award to
low bidder on three-year basis, Mutua1 General Agency, Inc.
Co.) and Norris-Nordeen (American Casualty Co., tied for lon bid at $1,848.63; IJutual
General' Agency (Nutual General Ins. Cos. of America) Second-low at $1,913.13 ; Stephenson
Agency (Reliance Ins. Co,) third-low at $2,349.34.
bidder, Norris-Nordeen (American Casualty Co,)
with the understanding that those quotations made on a one-year basis are "audited
premium" quotations; and may change depending on experience from year to year,
VanValkenburg's motion, that bids for insurance coverage be awarded in accord
with Finance Director Dalen's recommendations
- Low Bidder, Norris-Nordeen Agendy at Premium of $8,858.01; Second-
Recommendation - Award to
plus' $228.00
2, WOR!St.IEN'S COMPENSATION - One Year - Low Bidder, Hardware IlIutual Casualty
COl4PEHEMSIVE AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPNENT - One Year - Low Bidder, Hardware Autual
all at $523.26; and high bidder,
Recommendation - Award to low bidder,
VOLUNTEER FIREPfEN-GROUP ACCIDENT - Three Years - Low bidder, Mutual General
Second-low, BangLNelsan (ketna Life Ins,
5, EMPLOYEE BONDS, - Three-Year - Brandow, Howard E Kohler (American Casualty
Recommendation - Award to low
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irlr. Dalen added he would recommend award on all coverage for three-year terms,
was seconded by 2.Iaci.lillan and carried.
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COXTMCT AtIARDED FOR T€N VOTIHG HACHINES .
one bid has been received for ten voting machines, in response to advertisements
Manager Hyde informed Council that only
published in Edina-Norningside Courier and Construction Bulletin; that of Automatic
Voting Machine Division, Rockwell LEg . Co . , 3amestown, N , Y . , for Automatic Type
Voting Hac hines with Printer at $1,699 Ea., without Printer, $1,624*00 each.
Nr, Hyde's recommendation was for award'at $1,624.00, without printer, amount of
contract payable over ten years at 3-1/2% interest.
award of contract to Automatic Voting Islachine Division at $16,240.00, in accord
with Uanager's recommendation,
VanValkenbupg moved for
Llotion seconded by Tupa and carriedc
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VOTING HACHINES AVAILABLE FOR SCHOOL USE AT ELECTIONS b
contract €or purchase of additional voting machines, Trustee VanValkenburg inquired
as to whether these machines-are available for school elections.
reported school officials have been notified that VillSge is willing td have
machines used; that in most cases machines are actuaLly stored in the schools
and it would thus be little trouble to have them set up. * hlr, VanValkenburg
asked that I-ir, Kyde again volunteer the use of the machines for school elections.
Relative to 'award of
l4anager Hyde
PORTiON OF TRUXK HIGHWAY NO, 5 RETUWED TO EDINA BY STATE: ENGIitEER ASKS THAT EDIXA
REQUEST STATE TO It-PROV€ BEFORE 3ETURHIXG.
State Highway Department's notification that that portion of State Trunk Highway
Engineer Hite reported receipt of the
No. 5 lying in Edina's Sec, 8, Township 116' N. Range 21 11. (generally, between
East Bush Lake Road and Braemar Park) is being returned to Edina for maintenance,
i4r. Hite told Council the Stale has let some maintenance items along this highway
go for a number of years, and recommended that the Village Council request that
the State perform some of these maintenance items, such as repairs to bridge and
repair and replacement of guard rails, before giving stretch to Edina, 'fiZanager i-Iyde
added that because this 3/4-mile stretch is partly in Bloomington, we are looking
to some type of joint.Edina-Bloomington maintenance agreement, sorthat one or' the
two municipalities will be responsible €or maintenance, and the other will assume
part of the cost. VanValkenburg's motion,'that Edina Village Council request the
State Highway Department to bring maintenance of Highway No. 5 into current status
before turning ovzr to Edina-Bloomington, was seconded by Tupa and carried,
HEHBEPIl? COUNTY GEERAL HOSPITAL ADl~IISSZOM POLICY REFERRED TO SUBURBAIJ HEiGtEPIR
COUNTY RELIEF BOARD AS ADUIITTIMG AGENCY. A summary of the Admission Policy and
Rate Schedule for Hennepin County General Hospital was received,
that Inpatient Services (xith exception of Surgery) will be charged at the rate
of $45.00 per patient day.
notified that Suburban Hennepin County Relief Board will act as admi-kfng agent
for Edina fop non-paying patientd, and it was so ordered by motion Tupa, seconded
by VanValkenburg and carried6
It was noted
Idanager Hyde recommended that general Wospitai be
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IUPROVEHENT PETITIONS ACCEPTED.
I-iinneapolis Builders Supply Co for Storm Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Watermain, Street . . .
Petitions signed by Rauenhorst Development Co and
. Surface and Curb in V.76th Street from Oaklawn -Avenue Extended to France Avenue,
and in 11.74-1/2 Street from France Avenue to connection with ti.76th Street, were
received and,by motion VanValkenburg, seconded by Rixe and carried, were=accepted
and rtefsrred to Village Engineer for programming.
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REFUSAL TO ABATE TAXES FOR 1963 EPORTED,
of Assessment to grant Edina's application for Tax Exemption on the Meiderloh tract
Refusal of the Hennepin County Supervisor
__ purchased in 1963-was reported.
1964 although purchase order was signed in 1963,
Title did not change hands until after JFuary 1,
RURAL HElJNEPIN COUNTY NURSliJG SERVICE REPORT FOR JANUARY, 1964, WAS Received,
reviewed and ordered placed on file.
MAYOR APPOINTS CLiFTON S. JORDAN, 6608 LIttIERICK LANE, TO PARK BOARD.
announced that, with Council confirmation, he will appoint 1.1~. CLift9n S. Jordan,
6608 Limerick Lane, to a three-year term on the Park Board,
unanimously ,
LIayo& Bredesen
Conncil confirmed,
PUBLIC HEARING ON VACATION OF PART OF JACKSON AVENUE TO BE IJARCH 16.
recommendation in favor of Vacation-of that part of Jackson Avenue lying between
Blocks Three (3) and Four (4), West HinneapoliS Heights Addition-which street is
now surrounded by Park property-was reviewed.
Hearing on proposed Street Vacation be held LIonday, &larch 16, was seconded by Tupa
and carried.
Park'BoaTd's
VanValkenburg's motion, that Public
PUBLIC HEARING TO BE MARCH 2ND 01? TREE TRII4fIING IMPROVEbIEHT.
he has received reports that boulevard trees in the Bridge StreetiTormes Road area
are very heavy and need some attention, He asked that Public Hearing be scheduled
for Uarch 2nd on this proposed Tree Trimming Improvement. VanValkenburg so moved.
Xotion seconded by 14aci~iillan and camied.
DUTCH ELM DISEASE ORDINAMCE DISCUSSED.
Mayor Bredesen stated
l4anager Hyde presented to the Council an
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Ordinance on Dutch Elm Disease, recommended for adoption by the State League of.. 7-
Liunicipalities.
trees, this ordinance does give some control on private property,
that Ordinance be referred to Attorney Spencer for draft in form for Council
adoption, and it was so ordered,
iiir. Hyde reported that,' besides the control necessary for bpulevard
L@.. Hyde suggested / ..
KENNETH-HANSEN OVERALL DEVELOPMENT PLAN, of 220 acres north and west of Parkwood
Knolls, was shown to Council by Mr. Hite, and was briefly discussed. Mr. Hite
told Ciuncil the development if this =ea has already been before the Planning
Commission some twelve times; that this present proposal is a revised plan,
prepared as the result of meetings with the owners and other interested persons.
He suggested that the Council and Planning Commission meet to discuss this new
plan in relation to topography, in order that some disposition might be made of
the proposal. Mayor Bredesen suggested Saturday morning, February 22, for the
meeting, Mr. Hite agreed for Planning Commission, and Meeting was tentatively
scheduled for 1O:OO A,M.
Planning ComisSion Minutes of February 5.
PUBLIC HEARbNG TO BE MARCH 2ND, ON DIETRICH-FRANCES COMPANY REQUEST FOR REZONING
FROM OPEN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TO R-5 MULTIPLE RESIDENCE DISTRICT, 12 ACRES AT
MOTOR STREET AND BROOKSIDE AVENUE.
February 5th recommendation, favorable to the request of Dietrich-Frances Company,
4824 Markay Ridge, Minneapolis, for the Rezoning from Open Development District to
R-4 Multiple Residence District of Blocks 20 and 21, Emma Abbott Park and part of
the vacated Minneapolis, St.Pau1 E Suburban Railroad right-Gf-way-this being
approximately 12 acres abutting Brookside Avenue on the West and lying between
Motor Street and North Village Limits. The request is for the purpose of
developing property into a multiple-dwelling project df approximately 220 one
and two bedroom units, to include both townhouses and walk-up apartments.
proposed is outlined in considerable detail in Planning Commission's February 5th
Minutes.
future, and Rixe moved for Public Hearing on March 2nd at 7:OO P.M.
by VanValkenburg and carried.
Detailed review of" Development Plan is set forth in
Council reviewed Planning Commission's
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The
Mr. Hite suggested that Public Hearing be held on petition in the near
Motion seconded
COUNCIL SCHEDULES PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 2ND ON BERTELSON-RAUENHORST PETITION
FOR REZONING,
this joint petition, was briefly reviewed, and Mr. Hite showed development plan
of this area--the Bertelson property being 40 Acres South of South Garden Estates,
requested for'Rezoning to R-2, R-3, and R-4 Multiple Residence Districts; and the
Rauenhorst tracts comprising 80 acres on Nest side of France Ave. between W.74th
and W.78th Streets, being requested for R-3.and R-4 Multiple Residence Districts,
Office Building District and Planned Industrial District.
a request to rezoning to Commercial District was also included, but that Planning
Commission had recommended that this request be excepted from favosable recommend-
ation pending action on new commercial ordinance; also that request for R-4
District north of park be excepted from favorable recommendation at this time.
VanValkenburg's motion, that Council conduct Public Hearing on March 2nd, on
joint petition for Rezoning, in accordance with Planning Commission's favorable
recommendation, was seconded by Rixe and carried.
Planning Commission's February-5th recommendations relative to
, It was noted that
METRO-u..s. PETITION FOR REZONING ON NELSON FARM TO RECEIVE PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 16.
Planning Commission's February 5th recommendation, favorable to the January 25th
proposal of Metro-U. S. Corporation for development of the Nelson Farm, was reviewed.
This proposal is for approximately 113 acres of Planned Industrial District, 32
acres of Office Building District, and nine acres of park in that portion ofkthe !
Farm lying east of the MNES Railroad R/V. Motion by VanValkenburg, that Public
Hearing be conducted Monday, March 16, at 7:OO P.M., on petition for rezoning,
was seconded by Rixe and carried.
STOW COMPANY REQUEST FOR REZONING FOR GASOLINE SERVICE STATION AT W.70TH ST. AND
Council reviewed Minutes of February 5th IJleeting of Planning Commission, setting
forth the Commission's recommendation "that the petition of the Stow Company, dated
January 6, 1964, be tabled until both the, Commission and the Council had had an
opportunity to review and evaluate the recommendation of its planning consultant
relative io the development and zoning of the Cahill Corner area.". Attorney J.E.
Brill requested action by Council tonight, saying he believes petitioners have
waited long enough. He added that the petition was first presented in September,
1963. Mr. Hite corrected this statement, saying that this particular petition
was first presented in January, 1964--which petition' specifically asked that the
former petition (which concerned adjoining property as well as the property now
under consideration) be withdrawn.
consultant's report would be ready, and Mr. Hite answered that, hopefully, it will
be presented at first March meeting of Commission,.but that he cannot promise .
this. Mr. E. E. Stow requested that Council either turn down the petition or vote
it in tonight.
recommendation and delay action on petition was seconded by MacMiilan and carried.
CAHILL ROAD DISCUSSED: ACTION DELAYED PENDING PLANNING COMKCSSION RECOMMENDATION.
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Mayor Bredesen inquired as &when the planning
VanValkenburg's motion, that Council accept Planning Commission's
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PRO~OSED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ORDINANCE TO RECEIVE REVIEW SATURDAY, FEBRE~ARY 22,
AT 9:30 P.M.
Commercial District Ordinance.
Hearing on this proposed Ordinance, but has mailed copies out to some 35 persons
involved in developing commercial properties and has ->received replies from about j/'
ten. It was suggested that inasmuch as Council will be meeting with Planning
Commission on Saturday, the 22nd, a review could be had of this proposed Ordinance
at that time,
Mr. Hite talked briefly withcCounci1 concerning the Proposed
He said that Commission has not had a Public
XEQUEST FOR SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FOR GARAGE AT 4901 BROWNDALE AVE, TO HAVE
PUBLIC HEARING MARCH 2ND. This request, by Mr. Gene Bennett, 4901 Browndale Ave., .
for variance from side yard setback requirement of zoning ordinance, to permit / garage to setback 20 feet (rather thanthe 30 feet required by ordinance) from
Country Club Road, was reviewed, having received favorable recommendation of
Planning Commission on February 5. VanValkenburg's motion scheduling Public
Hearing on March 2nd was seconded by Rixe and carried.
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AMENDMENTS TO ORDINANCE NO. 151A (FOOD) AND ORDINANCE NO. 123 (MILK PLANT) REFERRED
TO ATTORNEY SPENCER FOR DRAFT. Referring $0 the discussion had at the last meeting
on proposed amendments to Ordinances Nos. 151kand 123, for licensing vehicles,
Mr. Hyde suggested that proposed amendments be changed to provide for "Fleet"
licenses for those firms operating five or more vehicles: the license fee to
be $5.00 per Vehicle, or $25.00 per Fleet for the Readily Perishable Food Vehicles;
and $10.00 per Vehicle, or $50.00 per Fleet for vehicles delivering milk.
Suggestion was agreeable with Council, and Ordinances were referred to Attorney
DeForest Spencer of the Dorsey,Owen office-for draft, in order that Council might
consider adoption before April 1.
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LIBRARY CONSULTANT APPOINTED.
having considered the several suggestions made to him on the matter'of a Library
ConsuLtant, he had met with Dr. Harold Goldstein, Professor of Library Science,
University of Illinois, together with Miss Helen Young, Director of the Hennepin
County Library; that he recommends the appointment of Dr. Goldstein as Library ,
Consultant, to work with the Friends of the Library in research on the matter of
Edina's library problem, generally. Miss Young was in the audience and heard Mr. /+*
Hyde's report; and EIr, Hyde said, also, that part of Dr. Goldstein's work would be
to contact Miss Young for general information. He told Council Dr. Goldstein can
be in Edina around Easter; that he believes the cost will be approximately $1,000,
Mr. Hyde also reported that a general "Library Questionnaire" is proposed to be
circulated, soon, as an aid in study, VanValkenburgts motion, that Manage* Hyde .
be authorizedto appoint Dr. Harold Goldstein as Library Consultant, all in
accordance with Mr. Hyde's recormnendations, was seconded by Rixe and carried.
Village Manager Hyde told Council that after
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COUNCIL MUST HOLD ADDITIONAL PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED AaDITIONS TO C-2 TRUNK
SEWER IF LIFT STATIONS ARE TO BE ASSESSED AS PART OF TRUNK SEWER IMPROVEMENT.
Flanager Hyde reported as a matter of information that the Village Attorney has
ruled that additional Public Hearings on Proposed Improvement must be had, after*
published and mailed notice, before Lift Stations are ordered in, if Lift Stations
are to be assessed as a part of the Trunk Improvement.
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BIDS AUTHORIZED FOR BUS SERVICE FOR SWIMMING INSTRUCTION,
that bids be taken this year, saying he feels that Vi1lage"may be able to secure
Mr. Hyde recommended
better rates from a commercial firm-than those charged by the- School.
motion, that Village take bids for bu$: service for summer swimming instruction, was
seconded by MacMillan and carried.
VanValkenburg's
PROPOSED 1964 UTILITY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM PESENTED: PUBLIC HEARINGS TENTATIVELY
SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 30, APRIL 6, AND APRIL 20, 1964. Engineer Hite presented to
the Council a schedule of Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer, Watermain, Street SurfacinE
.and Curb and Gutter projects which are feasible for work in 1964-if Public Hearings
can be. had early.
March for public hearings, with the rest of the hearings to be held April 6 and 20.
VanValkenburg's motion, that Public Hearings be tentatively scheduled in accordance
with Engineer's recommendations, was seconded by MacMillan and carried.
NORNINGSIDE TO GET EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE FROM EDINA FOR $35.00 PER CALL.
Hyde reported that Morningside is exploring the possibility of securing combin tion police, fire and emergency service from Edina; that their fire service/as contr no? c$ up
for renewal with Minneapolis until late in 1964, but that they would like to have
combination service if possible; that, in the meantime, they do need emergency
medical service. He recomended that Edina provide this service--the services
normally performed by the Fire Department with "rescue squadtr and the larger first-
aid truck" for a charge of $35.00 per call, but not to include fire extinguishing
of any kind-and that t4orningside and Edina both consider the possibility of Edina's
providing combination fire, police, medical emergency service at a later time, at
a cost of about $14,000 per year to Morningside.
present at the meeting, and heard hrr. Hyde's recommendation.
accepting
Mr. Hite suggested that Council have an additional meeting in
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Mr.
Morningside Trustee Helweg was
NacMillants motion
s recornendation, was seconded by VanValkenburg and carried.
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MAYOR BREDESEN'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED.
recessed for a few minutes while Mayor Bredesen received felicitations (in song
and verse) on the occasion of his birthday.
CLAIMS PAID.
List.dated February 17, 1964, was seconded by Tupa and carried:'
General Fund, $9,075.81; Park, Park Sinking Fund and Golf Course Fund,
$31,550.35; Waterworks Funds, $28,179.12; Liquor Dispensary Fund, $54,496.95;
Sewer Rental Fund, $353.98; Improvement Funds, $627,210.76; Poor Fund, $154.90-
TOTAL, $751,021.87.
The formal business of the Council was
MacMillan's motion for payment of the following Claims as!per Pre-
Meeting's agenda's having been covered, Tupa moved for adjournment.
by MacMillan and carried.
Motion second'ed
Adjournment at 9
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA
VILLAGE COUNCIL, HELD MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1964,
AT 7:OO P.M., AT THE EDINA VILLAGE HALL.
Members answering Rollcall were MacMillan, Rixe,'Tupa; VanValkenburg and Bredesen.
MINUTES of the February 3rd and 17th, 1964 Meetings were approved as submitted, by
VanValkenburg, seconded ,by Rixe and carried.
COUNCIL AUTHORIZES BUILDING OF APARTPENT AT SOUTHWEST CORNER OF VALLEY VIEW ROAD
AND WOODDALE AVENUE UNDER PROVISIONS OF "COMMUNITY STORE DISTRICT" PORTION OF
ZONING ORDINANCE. Mayor Bredesen announced that Council would conduct Public
Hearing--continued from Hearing of February 17--on the proposed Rezoning from
Community Store District to R-5 Multiple Residence District of the area at the
Southwest Corner of Valley View Road and Wooddale Avenue, -He reviewed for Council
and audience the communication dated February 27, 1964, from Mr. Kenneth W. Green,
attorney for the proponents of the 80-unit apartment building proposed to be
constructed on this site.. Letter stated that Mr. Green's clients "do not need
and do not.desire rezoning from community store district to R-5--that they desire
that the zoning continue as community store; they simply request the Council's
approval and request the granting of a building permit for the erection of an
apartment building under the current zoning of community store district". The
letter went on to state that proponents are willing to eliminate the penthouses
from the apartment to reduce the height, and are willing to meet the 40' height
requirement of the cornunity store district by such excavation or other adjust-
ments as are needed.
Bredesen as to whether "the building will be basically the same, with the exception
that the penthouses will be eliminated and building will be lowered to aeet the
Mr. Green was present, and at a question from Hayor
. 40-foot median at Valley View Road", he replied, lgBasically, yes."
Mr. Flaskamp, attorney for the apposition,told Council that if proponents
have decided to ask for permit under present zoning there is nothing for his
group to say.
build right up to the street.
be the same as that formeUy proposed when rezoning to R-5 was being considered,
Ppopanents said nothing to the contrary,
constructed under the R-5 Multiple Residence requirements, but that inasmuch as
proponents now wish to comply with Community Store requirements rather than
attempt further to overcome neighbors' objections to the R-5*, there is little
Council can do require R-5.
a great deal since this particular property was rezoned ttComunity Store"; that
there are only a very few parcels of undeveloped property in the Village zoned
in.this manner.
permit for building apartment at Southwest Corner Valley View and Wooddale Avenue
under the conditions outlined in Mr, Green's communication dated February 27, 1964,
and MacMillan so moved.
A question was asked as to whether this action means that proponents may
Manager Hyde said he presumes the setback will
Trustee MacMillan informed audience that there may have been a better building
Village Attorney Hasselquist added that village zoning ordinance has changed
Mayor Bredesen entertained a motion instructing Building Inspector to issue
Motion seconded by Rixe and carried.
PEARCE SISTERS REQUEST REPORT ON ASSESSMENT FOR STORM SEWER: TO BE MADE MARCH 16.
At a request from the Misses Katherine and M.E. Pearce, and Mr. A.C.Godward, that
they be given a full report as to the status of their storm sewer assessment (the
Pearces maintained they are being assessed $25,000 for a storm sewer for which their
property receives no benefit; and Mr. Godward added that at one time, in about 1960,
one plan showed storm drains on crosstown highway land, extended to take care of
the Southdale and Pearce properties; that ibis plan was referred to him, and he
reported that proposed assessment .was fair-but that this plan was later abandoned)
Council referred matter to Village Engineer Hite for report at the meeting of
March 16. Miss Katherine Pearce had told Council that pursuant to the statement
of the Village Engineer, as recorded in the Minutes of Febr.17th relative to the