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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19650719_regular7/19/65 MINUTES OF *THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA VILLAGE COUNCIL, HELD MONDAY, JULY 19, i965, EDINA VILLAGE HALL AT 7:OO P.M. Answering Rollcall .- were Members MacMillan, axe, Tupa, VanValkenburg and Bredesen. MINUTES of the .spgc;aj.meeting of July 7, 1965, were approved as submitted by motion of Tupa, seconded by MacMillan and carried. , BENTON AVENU,E - HIGHWAY.100 1NTERSECTION.PLAN CQNTINUED TO ALLOW RESIDENTS TO OBTAIN OPINION OF THEIR OWN ENGINEER. Mr. I-iyde presented recommendations of E. C. Bather G I Associates, Consulting Engineers, who were retained by the Village to establish traffic counts and projections in the area and to review Minnesota Highway Department preliminary layouts 7-C and 7-D., Benton Ave. - West of T.H. 100, 1,220 vehicles per day; Josephine AVeb - South of Benton Ave., 205 vehicles per day; 60th Street - West of T.H. 100, 707 vehicles per day; Valley View Road - West of T.H. LOO, 4,205 vehicles per day. to counts of July, 1964, in the same locations, Valley View Road showed an increase of 1,824 vehicles per day while Benton Ave. was relatively the same with an increase of 85 vehicles per day. The report further stated that if the Benton Interchange were eliminated, the cloverleaf at the .Crosstown Freeway and T.H, 100 could not take any of the local traffic horn the Benton Interchange, because of the fact that T.H. 100 and the Crosstown Highway are of free,way design and access is controlled and limited. Benton Interchange traffic would, therefore, be forced to filter through residential streets on their routes to the nearest interchange that would allo# them onto the Freeways, interchange is necessary between Eden Aver and the Crosstown Highway and that it should be located at Benton Ave. because of the fact that Benton Ave. is on the Municipal State Aid System and serves as an important collector of traf€ic west of T.H. 100. Layout 7-C was rejected because of the short weaving section between the on-ramp "A" from Benton Ave. to the off-ramp of the Crosstown Highway. layout 7-D which is the present proposed plan of the State Highway Department and which utilizes lake propertyb design to a loop on the NW quadrant which will serveadsouthbound T.Hb 100 traffic and provides an adequate weaving section. stated that he had checked with the State Conservation Department on June 23 to determine whether or not Melody Lake was spring fed but had not had any response as yet. Frederick Matthews, 5201 Benton Ave., stated that children had been tampering with the counter and was told that the Village is aware of this situation but that considering the problems involved it is felt that 1,220 is a reliable count for Benton Avenue. Mr. Matthews then stated that he had made a personal count and that there had not been 500 cars going up Benton and Code Avenues on July 19. Mr. Robert Boran, 5805 East View Drive, questioned whether or not the interchange would add much tra€fic around the schools. Mr. Hite replied that the school is the largest traffic generator of the entire area and that the purpose of the interchange is to carry this traffic more readilyb A lady in the audience asked if the increased traffic on Benton Ave. tsould not create problems fop the children at the new grade school at Tracy and Benton Avenues. She was told that the Village is-%ttempting to prevent a situation like the Wooddale Avenue traffic from developing in western Edina. Mr. Thomas Hastings, Jr., 5901 Josephine Ave., asked why the interchange couLd not be located at Valley View.Road and was told that Valley View Road is too close to the Crosstown Highway. to questions of Mr. Milton C. Nelson, 5905 Josephine Aver, Mr, Braun stated that this would be a six lane highway and that speed limit would be between 5.0 and 60 miles per hour. Mr. Hite noted that the frontage road would cross Melody Lake behind 5821 East View Drive. There are no plans for signalization at the present time, Mr. Clifford Simonson, 5825 East View Lane stated that he fears that the traffic system under consideration is for convenience of vehicles only without consideration for the gafety 'of the children. Mr. Hyde replied that the interchange is being located for access to the schools in as safe a manner as possible. is a State Aid road and he did not think it fair that residents on Benton have accepted this aid and now don't want others to benefit from it. east of France had been widened, and though residents were not particularly pleased at the time the street improvement hearings were held, they are now very well satisfied and do not feel that traffic is either exceptionally heavy or fast, that Benton Avenue traffic will increase whether or not the interchange is built. Mr. Hastings asked Mr. Braun why the State Highway Department had first proposed a diamond interchange which would not handle the traffic. projections and design standards had changed in the past few years. Miss Mary E'. Riley, 5028 Benton Ave., asked what improvements had been made on Benton, answered that some work has been done, some is being done and other work will be started in the future under the State Aid program. owners were charged at a rate of $5.00 per front foot as compared with a rate of $10.00 to $12.00 per front foot for streets.-that do not have State Aid, 5012 Benton Ave., asked Mr. Braun what other designs had been contemplated. Traffic counts taken show average 24-hour totals as follows: In comparison The Bather Report further stated that they are convinced thae an additional The Bather Report approves This design relocates the Ramp "A" traffic Mr, Richard Braun of the State Highway Department Mr. In response '2 Mayor Bradesen stated that Benton Ave. Mr. Hyde stated that 60th Street Mr. Hyde also stated Mr, Braun replied-that traffic Mayor Bredesen Mr, Hyde stated that Benton Ave, property Mr. Vernon Tew, Mr. Braun 7/19/65 replied that a "left-hand exit" design had also been considered but that it was not considered to be feasible. explained left-hand exit and entrance ramps. stated that 18 out of the 33 states that used these ramps stated that they caused reduction of speed and an increase in accidents. design because it is not considered safe. interchange had been approved at Benton Ave. six or seven years ago and that now it is simply a matter of determining the design. stated that Melody Lake must be considered as a natural resource' which needs protection and that he believes the diamond shape access should be adequate. Mr. Braun to obtain information concerning the springs in the lake. Mr. 3. S. LaSalle, 5037 Normandale Court, stated that he felt it most necessary to get maffic out and along Highway 100 in order to protect children and to serve the need of the residents. He felt that a service road and minimum crossover should be adequate. ilr* Tew stated that residents would like to hire their own engineer to see what suggestions he would make. Mayor Bredesen stated that any engineer retained must be licensed, experienced and qualified. VanValkenburg's motion that the Hearing be continued until August 16, in order to allow residents to retain their own engineer, was seconded by 24acMillan and unanimously carried. and stated that he would check with the Department of Conservation concerning springs in the lake. Rke and ,unanimously carried, ORDINANCE NO. 261-113 ADOPTED AFTER SECOND EADING. No. 261-113 for second reading. follows : James A. Kurpius of the Minnesota State Highway Department He quoted from a 1963 research report and He stated that California no longer uses this Manager Hyde reminded the audience that an Mr. Dean Carlson, 5821 East View Drive, He also requested I Mr. Braun offered the services of the State Highway Department r!otion to continue hearing to August 16 was moved by Tupa, seconded by Manager Hyde presented Ordinance VanValkenburg moved the adoption of the Ordinance as ORDINANCE NO, 261-113 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZOqING ORDINANCE OF EDINA BY CHANGING THE LOT AREA REQUIREMENTS*IN THE *" R-2 MULTIPLE RESIDENCE DISTRICT THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: Section 1. Paragraph 3 of Section 4 (Elultiple Residence District) of Ordinance No. 261 of the Village, as amended, is hereby further amended by changing the basic required lot area for the R-2 residential district set forth in subparagraph (a) to read as follows: "1 Min. Lot Area Per Min. Total Lot Dwelling Unit Area 9,000 square feet 1-112 times the average platted lot size within 500 feet, but in no case less than 18,000 square District . R-2 . feet Sec, 2. "There shall be provided on the .site occupied by the multiple residence dwelling The first sentence of paragraph 7 of Section 4 of said ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: at least one completely enclosed parking space and one-half enclosed OF exposed parking space'for each dwelling unit in the multiple residence dwelling, except that in the R-2 District there shall be provided two completely enclosed parking spaces per unit." Sec. 3. publication. This ordinance shall be in effect immediately upon its passage and VanValkenburg's motion was seconded by Rixe an Ordinance was adopted. ATTEST : 1 all voted .aye and the 9 Village Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 261-114 ADOPTED AFTER SECOND READING. No, 261-114 for second reading. as follows: Manager Hyde presented Ordinance VanValkenburg then moved the adoption of the Ordinance ORDINANCE NO. 261-114 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF EDINA . BY ADDING BUILDING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR THE COMMERCIAL AND LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS ~ THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF EDINAy MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: * Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance (No. 261) ofthe Village, as amended, is hereby further amended by adding to Section 11 (Commercial District) thereof the following paragraph : ordinance and.any other ordinance of the Village, any building or structure within the Commercial District shall meet the following standards: ltU. Building Design and Construction. In addition to other restrictions of this 7/19/65 J (a) (1) Face brick. , (2) Natural stone. (3) (4) All exterior wall finishes on any building shall be any single one or combination of the following: Specially designed precast concrete units if the surfaces have been Factory fabricated and finished metal framed panel construction, if the integrally treated with an applied decorative material or texture . panel materials be any of those named above, glass, prefinished unpainted galvanized iron), or plastic. Other materials as may be recommended by the Planning approved by the Village Council. All subsequent additions and oetbuildings constructed after the original building or buildings shall be constructed of the same original construction and shall be designed in a manner coriform architectural design and general appearance. (5) metal (other than Commission and erection of an materials as the ng with the original (b) Any other exterior wall finishes, or any changes in architectural design must be recommended by the Planning Commission and approved by the Village Council, ;' (Light Industrial District) thereof the following paragraph : this ordinance and any other ordinance of the Village, any building or structure within the Light Industrial District shall meet the following standards : or combination. of the following: Sec. 2, 114. Building Design and Construction. Said ordinance is hereby further amended by adding to Section 7 In addition to other restrictions of (a) (I) Face brick. (2) Natural stone. (3) (4) All exterior wall finishes on any building shall be any single one Specially designed precast cpncrete units if the surfaces have been integrally treated with an applied decorative material or texture. Factory fabricated and finished metal framed panel construction, if the panel materials be any of those named above, glass, prefinished metal (other than unpainted galvanized iron), OF plastic. Other materials as may be recommended by the Planning Commission and approved by the Village Council, All subsequent additions and outbuildings constructed after the erection of an original building or buildings shall be constructed of the same materials as the original construction and shall be designed in a manner conforming with the original .architectural design and general appearance. design must be recommended by the Planning Commission and approved by the Village Council. Sec. 3. This ordinance shall be in effect immediately after its passage and publicat ion . (5) (b) Any other exterior wall finishes, or any changes in architectural VanValkenburg's motion was seconded by T Ordinance was adopted. ATTEST : A4L-C-e A-&b Village Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 261-115 ADOPTED AFTER SECOND EADING. Ordinance No. 261-115 was presented by Manager Hyde for sec0n.d reading. Ordinance as follows : VanValkenburg then moved the adoption of the ORDINANCE NO. 261-115 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO, 261 (ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE VILLAGE OF EDINA AS ' TO USES AND RESTRICTIONS ON USES IN THE OFFICE BUILDING DISTRICT THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: Section 1. Subparagraphs (d), (e) and-(f) of Section LO (Office Building District) of the Zoning Ordinance (No. 261) of the Village, as amended, are hereby amended to read as follows: "(d) Building Setbacks. (1) Front Yard. Where a front yard faces a residential. district across a street, the A minimum front yard setback of 35 feet shall be required. setback from that street shall be not less than 50 feet. 20 feet (25 feet if abutting on a public street) or the maximum height of the building on that particular side, whichever shall be greater, shall be required. Planned Commercial District or a Planned Industrial District, the front yard, side yard and interior street side setback requirements prescribed for the major planned district shall take precedence over the requirements stated in this section." (2) Side and Rear Yards. Abminimum side and rear yard setback of (3) When the Office Building District is an integral part of either a 2 7/19 /65 "(e) Off-street Parking. A minimum of one off-street parking space shall be provided for each 250 square feet of gross floor area within the building. Parking - shall be provided on the building lot-or within 200 feet thereof; provided, such parking space is not separated from the building site by a public street right-of-way. TJhen an office building is of such size or capacity as to provide accessory uses, additional parkipg spaces shall be provided at the rate of eight spaces for each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area devoted to accessory usesI in a convenient and orderly fashion. with a hard, all-weather, durable, dust-Sree surfacing material and shall be properly drained. have a minimum width of 8-1/2 feet and a length of 19 feet exclusive of aisles-ana maneuvering space. 18 feet for 60 degree parking and 24 feet for 90 degree parking. one part of a parking lot to another shall be capable of doing so without using a public street. . All open off-street parking areas shall be effectively screened by a wall or fence of acceptable design, or by a compact hedge along all sides which adjoin or are directly across the street from property in a residential zone. or hedge shall be not less than 4 feet high and not mere than 6 feet high and shall be maintained .hagood condition.. The wall or fence shall not be used for advertising purposes. arranged as to deflect the light away from adjacent properties in residential use. it be located closer than ten feet to a side or rear lot line , nor closer than' ten ' feet to any building.11 There shall be provided at least one off-street loading facility for an office building having a gross floor area of 20,000 to 100,000 square feet and one additional facility for each 100,000 square feet or major fraction thereof over the original 100,000 square feet. The location, design' and screening of loading areas shall be subject to the same restrictions applicable to off-street parking areas. then the office district is an integral part of either a Planned Commercial District or a Planned IndustriG District, the location, design and screening of loading areas prescribed for the major planned district shall take. precedence over the requirements stated in this section," Sec. 2. publicat ion . VanValkenburg's motion for adoption of the Ordinanc Rollcall there were five ayes and no nays and th ATTEST : Off-street parking areas, shall be so designed that vehicles can be parked Parking areas shall be surfaced and maintained Each parking space shall be clearily outlined or otherwise marked and shall Clear aisle widths shall be at least 12 feet for 45 degree parking, Traffic moving from Such wallb fence All lighting used to illuminate off-street parking areas shall be so No parking area shall occupy any required front yard setback nor shall "(f) Off-street Loading. This ordinance shall be in effect immediately upon its pa-sage and . I... EXTENSION OF FRONTAGE ROAD EAST TO GLEASON ROAD REFERRED TO PLANNING COMMISSION. # Mr. Bite stated that Fabri-Tek and others had requested that a frontage road be * considered along the north side of the Crosstown Highway between Gleason Road and County Road 18. by Rixe and unanimously carried. MacMillan's motion to refer the matter to Planning Commission was seconded We 67TH STREET VACATION FROM XERXES AVE. SOUTH TO WEST LINE OF YON TERRACE ADDITION HEARING DATE SET FOR AUGUST 16. Petition to vacate W.. 67th St. from Xerxes Ave. to . , Date to August 16, 1965, was seconded by MacWlan and unanimously carried. the west line of York Terrace Addition was presented. Tupa's motion setting Hearing .. STORM SEWER AND OJLING PETITIONS ACCEPTED. between N. 56th and Windsor Ave. and petition for oiling Arbour Avenue between Grove Petition for Storm Sewer on Code Ave. Street and South to Dead End were accepted and referred to the Engineering Department for processing by motion of MacMillan, seconded by Tupa and unanimously carried. HENNEPIN COUNTY LEAGUE DUES TO BE PAID. Manager Hyde told council that Hennepin County League dues for 1963-64 had been $1,126.00 and that they had been raised to $1,667.00 €or 1964-65. sizeable increase, the dues have been ieduced to $1,275.34 whhh is an increase of $149.94 over the dues of two years ago. League dues was seconded by MacMillan and unanimously carried, OUTLOT 1, CASSIN'S REPLAT, ACQUISITION CONTINUED TO AUGUST 2 MEETING. Mr. Hyde presented - .I a request from Roy Peterson, owner of Outlot 1, Cassin's Replat, for payment of $24,000 by the.Vil1age for easement rights for Storm Sewer Improvement. in estimate for this expenditure, and no firm commitments were made. further information on this question. meeting was seconded by Tupa and unanimously carried. He reported that after objection by. the Village as to the Tupa's motion to pay the Hennepin County No money was allowed VanValkenburg's motion to continue to August 2 Tupa requested 7/19/65 IMPROVEMENT BIDS TO BE TAKEN AUGUST 13, 1965, of Proposed Improvements on which he recommended bids be taken, Mr, Hyde suggested that bids be received August 13 and considered by Council on August 16, offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption': Presenting to the Council a list 'i VanValkenburg RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATION8 FOR PROPOSED SANITARY SEWERS 239 E 240; WATERMAINS 202, 203, E 204 STORM SEWER 96 AND GRADING AND GRAVELING C91 IMPROVEMENTS AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEWNT FOR BIDS BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Edina: 1. The plans and specifications for the proposed Sanitary Sewers, Watermains, Storm Sewer and Grading and Graveling Improvements set forth in the following Advertisement for Bids form, heretofore prepared by the Village Engineer and now on file in the office of the Village Clerk are hereby approved, . The Clerk shall cause to be published three times in the Edina-Morningside Courier and the Construction Bulletin, said publication to be not later than three weeks before the last date for submission of bids, the following notice for bids for said improvements: ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SANITARY SEWERS, WATERMALNS, 2. STORM SEWER AND GRADING AND GRAVELING SEALED BIDS will be received and opened in the Council Chambers in the Edina Village Hall, 4803. W. 50th St., at 1l:QO A,M,, Friday, August 13, 1965 , and:theiEdina Village Council will meet at 7:OO P,M,, on Monday, August 16, 1965, to consider said bids for the construction of Sanitary Sewers, Watermains, Storm Sewer, Grading and Graveling, The following are approximate quantities of major items: SANITARY SEWERS AND APPURTENANCES ~ 470 L/F 911 V.C.P, Sanitary Sewer 2500 L/F 10" VbCIP, Sanitary Sewer ' 36 L/F 10" C.6,P1 Sanitary Sewer 300 L/F 6" v,c*Pb House Services 500 S/Y Cultured Sod 10 Manholes 2000 S/Y Bituminous Replacement 1 Repair Sanitary Sewer under Railroad Tracks WATERMAINS AND APPURTENANCES 3200 L/F 8" C.I.P. Watermain 2800 L/F 6" cII4Pb Watermain 1" Curb Boxes and Stops 30 700 L/F 1" Copper for House Services 1000 S/Y Bituminous Replacement 2000 S/Y Cultured Sod STORM SEWER AND APPURTENANCES 7 Standard Fire Hydrants with 6" Gate Valves and Boxes 140 L/F 24" CIMaP. 55 L/F 15" R,C.P. 115 L/F 12" ReCaP, 4 Type "B? Catch Basins GRADING AND GRAVELING 1500 Tons Class 5 Gravel Work must be done as described in plans and specifications on file in the office of the,'Village Clerk, $10,00 (by check), which deposit will be refunded upon return of said plans and specifications, deposit, bid bond or certified check payable to th e Village Clerk in the amount of at least ten (10) per cent of amount of base bid. to reject any or all bids, Plans and specifications are available for a deposit of No bids will be considered unless sealed and accompanied by cash The Council reserves the right BY ORDER OF THE EDINA VILLAGE COUNCIL, FLORENCE HALLBERG Village Clerk Motion for adoption of the Resolution was second& Rixe and on Rollcall there ATTEST : Village Clerk LIBRARY PROGRESS DISCUSSED, Mr4 Hyde dequested guide lines as to how far he should proceed in regard to the proposed Library, developments on land negotiations, and told of a new library in Anoka which he felt should be looked over closely, sources had been offered and that federal money should be available after the decision to build'has been made. He reported conversations with architects, Mr. Hyde stated further that grants in aid from private He reported that he had written to Mr, Ervin J, Gaines of 7/19/65 the Minneapolis Public Library askipg if some financial consideration might be expected from them in view of the fact that the library wiL1 undoubtedly service many Minneapolis people because of its proposed location. that the Council had made a commitment to the Frimds of the Library and to other interested citizens that the Library would be built and that he had hoped that construction could be started before frost goes into the ground, lilr, Hyde was informally instructed to proceed with-the hiring of an architect for a building of approximately 10,000 to 15,000 square feet and report his findings at the August 2 Council Meeting, Mayor Bredesen stated that it was his impression RESCIlJDING OF RICHWOOD DRIVE VACATION POSTPONED. street was vacated subject to an easement which has never been granted. Property owner and Petitioner, Mrs. 24arvin C. Lindboe, 5600 Dale Drive, has not come in to the Village Hall as she had intended to check over the required easement. to postpone actionoon this matter was seconded by Tupa and unanimausly carried. CURB AND SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT, SNO\? REMOVAL POLICY DISCUSSED, in 1961 Mr. VanValkenburg did considerable research relative to assessment poLicies with particular emphasis on replacement improvements such as sidewalk and curb and gutter. l4r. Hite stated that Minneapolis and St. Louis Park assess 100% against property owners and that Hopkins is proposing to do likewise. Eiany Chicago suburbs assess on a 50-50 basis. be assessed in full against property owners. Mr. Hyde infomed Council that this . . ' 1 Motion by VanValkenburg Mr. Hyde reported that '' Following the ensuing discussion it was decided that these improvements should Hearing date to be set later. GABBERTS ' WAREHOUSE, APPROVAL POSTPONED. I-rr. Fredlund reported that Gabberts Warehouse plans are not complete as yet and would be brought up at a later; meeting. SIGNALIZATION OF FRANCE AVE. AT W, 49-1/2 ST. TO BE STUDIED. Mayor Bredesen stated that he had a letter from Russell T. Lund asking that traffic signals be installed at W. 49-1/2 St. and France Aver Mr. Hite suggested hiring a consultant to study the problem, as well as others of a similar nature in the Edina business district. Mayor Brede.sen asked Mr. Hyde to write to Mr. Lund and tell him that the matter is being investigated. 1957 BUILDING PERMIT FEE TO BE RETAINED BY VILLAGE. $23.00 Building Permit, #8567, taken out in 1957 which had never been used. Mr. Hyde informed Council of a Applicant has requested a refund of the moneyI seconded by VanValkenburg and unanimously carried, COLLATERAL SUBSTITUTION APPROVED. I4r. Dalen announced that the First National Bank of 1&..uthdaIX:, is substituting $50,000 U.S,A, Treasury Notes, Series A, 4%, due August 15, 1966, for $50,000 Federal Home Loan Banks 3-3/4% due September 15, 1965, which have been removed from Pledge No. 3812. VanValkenburg's motion approving substitution was seconded by I4adillan and unanimously carried, Rixe's motion that the refund be denied was . CLAINS PAID. July 19, 1965, as follows: Park, Park Construction, Swim Pool and Golf Course, $10,996.99; Water Fund, $4,762.02; Liquor Fund, $63,458.55; Sewer Rental Fund, $489.11; Total, $245,363.47. seconded by MacMillan and carried. Tupa moved for payment of the following Claims as per Pre-Lis? dated General Fund, $27,107.28; Construction Fund, $138,549.52; Motion GOLF COURSE FUND STATEMENT OF INCONE AND EXPENSE for six months ended June 30, 1965, was presented, reviewed and ordered placed on file, The evening's agenda having been covered, Maclilillan moved for adj ournment . seconded by Rixe and carried. Motion Adjournment at 9:15 P,M. v Village Clerk