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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19670220_regular26 2/20/67 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA VILLAGE COUNCIL HELD AT VILLAGE HALL ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1967 Answering Rollcall were-Trustees Courtney, Johnson, MacMillan, VanValkenburg and Mayor Bredesen. MINUTES OF February 6, 1967, were approved as submitted by motion of Trustee VanValkenburg, seconded by Trustee MacMillan and carried. EDINA LIBRARY SITE APPROVED FOR VILLAGE HALL LOCATION. Mr. Hite advised that the feasibility study requested by the Council had been completed for locating the proposed Edina Library at the intersection of Eden Road and West 50th Street. With the aid of the viewgraph, he presented a map of the Village, indicating the site in relation to its accessibility from the entire community. The study disclosed that the Village Hall site could accommodate both the Village Hall and the library and would permit an expansion of both facilities. The expansions would necessitate the purchase of the Legion Hall property for additional parking. Sidewalks will be constructed along West 50th Street between Wooddale Avenue and the library. Parking facilities for 181 cars will be shared by the Village Hall and the library. Mayor Bredesen advised that a letter had been received from the Edina Chamber of Commerce stating that the merchants in the 50th and France business district were satisfied with the newly proposed location. The Reverend R. Dean Postlethwaite, Chairman of the Library Board, advised Council that the Library Board recommends that construction of the Edina Library be authorized at the 50th and Eden Avenue site. Mayor Bredesen stated that use of the Village owned property will mean the saving of cost of land acquisition, bringing the cost of the library to $485,000 as against $670,000 as originally proposed, and stated that he feels that excellent library service can -be, provided at this location. In reply to a question from the audience, Mayor Bredesen stated that this is a Hennepin County branch library and that the Village provides the building facilities only. He pointed out that Miss Helen Young of the Hennepin County Library Board has assisted in the planning of the building. Mr. Ralph Sampson, 5017 Halifax Avenue, inquired what plans have been made for the business area at 50th and France. Mayor Bredesen advised him that plans are under consideration to provide improved traffic movement in the area and that it is hoped that Minneapolis will cooperate with this study. Mr. Hyde pointed out that plans for upgrading the business district are still going forward and that the Village will continue to work with property owners in an effort to alleviate the traffic problem. Trustee Johnson's motion that plans be submitted to the Hennepin County Library Board, and if approved, that bids be let as soon as possible, was seconded by Trustee VanValkenburg and carried. HEARINGS CONDUCTED ON VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS. Affidavits of Mailing and of Publication in the -Edina Courier were - presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Pursuant to due notice given, Public Hearings were held on the following improvements and action taken as hereinafter recorded: A. CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT STREET SURFACING AND CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER IN THE FOLLOWING: » Gleason Road from Valley View Road to Loch. Moor Drive Gleason Circle from Cleason Road to cul -de -sac Scotia Drive from Gleason Road to 250' East Braeburn Circle from Gleason Road to cul -de -sac Loch Moor Drive from Mark Terrace Drive to Gleason Road Mark Terrace Drive from Valley View Road to Mark Terrace Circle Mark Terrace Circle from Mark Terrace Drive to cul -de -sac Hill -A -Way Court from Mark Terrace Drive to cul -de -sac Mr. Hyde presented total estimated project cost at $137,710.51, proposed to be assessed either against•12,848.96 feet at $10.71 per assessable foot, or against•120 lots at $1,147.59. He advised that a petition had been submitted by Mr. Roy Peterson, developer of Braemar Hills. Mr. Wallace 0. Lilja stated that he owns property on-Hill - -A -Way Court and that while he would go on record as being in favor of the project, he requested that cost be assessed on a• footage, rather than on a per lot basis. Mr. Hyde suggested that it might be possible to separate the Hill -A -Way Court lots for purposes of assessment, but that this would be determined at the Assessment Hearing. In reply to a question from a gentleman in the audience, Mr. Hyde advised that it is proposed to cut Mark Terrace through to Valley View Road. No further questions or objections were offered.- (See Resolution Ordering Improvement later in Minutes.) B. CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT STREET SURFACING AND CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER IN THE FOLLOWING: Creek Valley Road from Gleason Road to 170' East of Nordic Drive Balder Lane from Gleason Road to Scandia Road Scandia Road from Creek Valley Road to Nordic Drive Nordic Drive from Scandia Road to Creek Valley Road 2/20/67 �27 Mr. Hyde presented total estimated project cost at $64,921.49, proposed to be assessed at $8.66 against 7;497.10 square feet or on a per lot basis -at $825.24 per assessable lot against 78 -2/3 assessable lots. Mr. E. L. Rzepecki, 6213 Balder Lane, asked why concrete was not being proposed for the streets. Mr. Hite advised that: it is felt that a more flexible paving should be used because of the condition of the sub -soil in this particular area. He also noted that bituminous surfacing is the general preference of property owners and that it is less expensive to . replace in the event that. underground utilities should need repair. No further comments were heard from the audience. (See Resolution Ordering.Improvement later in Minute's. 1ze_-_t. •C. CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT STREET SURFACING AND CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER IN THE FOLLOWING: Woodcrest Drive from West 56th Street to Woodland Road. Park Place from West 56th Street to Woodcrest Drive. Mr. Hyde presented total estimated project cost at $34,970.78, proposed to be assessed at $10.26 per assessable foot against 3,406.91 assessable feet or against 39 -lots at $896.69 per assessable lot. No persons were present to register objections and none had been received prior thereto. (See Resolution Ordering Improvement later in Minutes-. ). D. CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT STREET SURFACING AND CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER IN THE FOLLOWING: Claredon Drive from Dewey Hill Road northerly to cul -de -sac. Dewey Hill Road cul -de -sac. Mr. Hyde presented total estimated project cost at $15,270.93, proposed to be . Cq Cq assessed against 1,823.05 assessable feet at $8.38 or against 19 assessable lots at $803.73-per lot. Mr.-Clarence Kemp, developer in the area, requested that the improvement be postponed until dwellings that he is construction have been completed. Letters had also been received from Mr. Richard M. Smith and from Mr. V. E. Boeder, owners of property on Claredon Drive, stating that present grade surface is adequate for the present time and requesting that the street improvement be delayed until 1968. Trustee Johnson's motion that the project be abandoned for this year was seconded by Trustee VanValkenburg and carried. E. CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT STREET SURFACING AND CONCRETE .CURB AND GUTTER IN THE 'FOLLOWING; 77,th .Street West from Parklawn Avenue to 230' east of Computer Avenue. Mr. Hyde presented total estimated project cost at $83,.288.20, proposed to be assessed.against 4,217.09 feet at an estimated .cost of $19.75 per assessable foot. He stated that a heavier type of pavement is being proposed because of industrial traffic in the area. No persons were present to offer objections and none had been received prior thereto. (See Resolution Ordering Improvement later in Minutes.) F. .CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT STREET SURFACING AND CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER IN THE FOLLOWING: Arbour Avenue from Arbour Lane northerly to the south line of Lot 6, Block-2,, Clagramar Second Addition.. Mr. Hyde presented total estimated project-cost at $21,467;32; proposed to be assessed against 1,569.49 feet at $13.68 per assessable foot. In reply to a question from Mr. Thomas Tisdel, 6021 Arbour Lane, Mr. Hite stated that the School District is paying-for frontage owned by them. He also stated that this property was platted with the road in mind. No further discussion was offered. (See Resolution Ordering Improvement later in Minutes. G. CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT STREET SURFACING AND.CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER IN THE FOLLOWING: Cooper Circle from Cooper Avenue westerly to end of cul -de -sac. Mr. Hyde presented total estimated project cost at $8,255.23, proposed to be assessed against 706.86 assessable feet at $11.68 per foot or against 7 -2/3 assessable lots at $1,076.78 per lot. No persons were present to register objections and none had been received prior thereto.. (See Resolution Ordering Improvement later in Minutes.) H. CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT STREET SURFACING AND CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER IN THE FOLLOWING: Evanswood Lane. Mr. Hyde presented total estimated project cost at $13,566.07, proposed to be assessed against 1,308.51 assessable`feet at $10.37 per foot. Mr. Hite recommended that the improvement be delayed until sanitary sewer and watermain are installed. Mrs. E. T. Evans, 5301 Evanswood Lane, requested that permanent street surface not be installed until their property is sold. Trustee Johnson's motion to abandon the improvement was seconded by Trustee MacMillan and carried. I. CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT STREET SURFACING -AND CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER IN THE FOLLOWING: Ryan Avenue from West 62nd Street to 363.66 feet south. Parnell Avenue from West 62nd Street to West 63rd Street. Virginia Avenue from West 62nd Street to 300 feet south of West 63rd Street West 63rd Street from Parnell Avenue to Virginia Avenue Mr. Hyde presented total estimated project cost at $39,019.23, proposed to be assessed .against 3,036.86 assessable feet at $12.85 per foot. He pointed out that this is one of the few remaining areas without permanent street surfacing. Mr. Richard Carlson, 6000 Virginia Avenue, submitted a'petition in opposition of the proposed street 28, 2/20/67 street improvement, stating that the petition represents 850 of the property owners. J He stated that signers of the petition feel that streets involved are not thru streets and that the value received will not be proportionate with the cost. Mayor Bredesen pointed out that all cost of maintaining unimproved streets, including the possibility of additional grading and gravelling, will be assessed against property owners. Property owners in the audience indicated that this arrangement is satisfactory with them. Whereupon Trustee Johnson's motion for abandoning the proposed street improvement was seconded by Trustee MacMillan and carried. Mrs. E. H. Malmberg, 6209 Parnell Avenue, then advised that when utility improvements were installed in 1965, residents had been advised that the condition of the re -oiled road would be as goad as before it was torn up. She stated that the condition of the street has deteriorated considerably from heavy construction traffic and requested that it be repaired with coarse gravel so that it, is in the good condition that it was in before improvements were installed. Mayor Bredesen advised that less than 15% of tax money paid by property owners goes to the Village and that the Village cannot take money from General Funds to maintain a surface on.a street which is not permanently surfaced. He also advised that as time goes on, the price of street improvement will undoubtedly be higher. Mr. Kenneth Johnson, 6225 Parnell Avenue, then asked if anything was being done to remove the left turn restrictions at Valley View Road and T.H,. 100. Mr. Hite advised him that this matter is presently being considered. J. CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT STREET SURFACING AND CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER IN THE FOLLOWING: Philbrook Lane from Wooddale Avenue to West 58th Street. Mr. Hyde presented total estimated project cost at $25,945.60, proposed to be assessed against 1,857.33 feet at $13.97 per, assessable foot or against 19 full lots at $1,066.26 per lot and 16 lots at 1/3 the cost, or $355.42. He advised that, lots on the north side of the street contain dwellings that face Philbrook Lane, but that dwellings.on lots on the south side of the street face West 58th Street, and have backyards that abut on Philbrook Lane. He suggested the possibility of assessing the properties facing West 58th Street in accordance with Village policy of assessing corner lots on a 1/3 basis. Mr. Hite noted that this improvement has been recommended by the Department of Public Works because of the high cost of maintaining the street. Mayor Bredesen advised that he had received a telephone . call questioning the need and inferring that only two or three families on . Philbrook Lane feel that they want the improvement. Petitions were presented by Mr. R. G. Winter, 4200 Philbrook Lane, signed by 13 property owners on West 58th Street and 7,property owners on Philbrook Lane, in opposition to the improvement. Mr. Gordon Elleby, 4312 Philbrook Lane, stated that this street was originally platted for houses on both sides to face Philbrook Lane and that both sides.of the streets should be assessed. He advised that he considers the improvement necessary at this time because the street is on a hill and there is a problem with water and dust. . He further stated that he feels that the project will be more expensive at a later date. Dr. Kurt Pollak, 4416 Philbrook Lane, and Mr. C. W. Goodsell, 4304 Philbrook Lane, expressed agreement with Mr. Elleby. Mr. D. M..Swanson, 4408 West 58th Street, asked the basis for the one -third assessment and if the improvement could be paid from General Funds. He was advised that the one -third assessment is purely an administrative recommendation and that.permanent street surfacing costs cannot be paid from General Funds. Trustee Johnson's motion that the improvement be authorized with the understanding that properties on West 58th Street be assessed only one -third the cost assessed against properties on,Philbrook Lane, was seconded by Trustee MacMillan and carried. Mr. Whitlock pointed out that this Council cannot bind the Council which will be in existence at the time of the Assessment Hearing. In reply to a request from the audience, Mr. Hite advised that the Village would look into the possibility.of installing a street light on the corner of Philbrook Lane and Wooddale. (See Resolution Ordering Improvement later in Minutes.) K. CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT STREET SURFACING AND CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER IN THE FOLLOWING: Creek View Lane from Limerick Lane to cul -de -sac. Mr. Hyde presented total estimated project cost at $11,610.77, proposed to be assessed against 1,053.18 feet at $11.02 per assessable foot, or against 13 -2/3 lots at $849.36 per lot. No persons appeared to offer protests and none had been received prior thereto. (See Resolution.Ordering Improvement later in Minutes..) L. CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT STREET SURFACING IN THE FOLLOWING: -York Avenue from West 55th Street to West 56th Street. Mr. Hyde presented total estimated project cost at $7,918.71, proposed to be assessed against 1,200.27 assessable feet at $6.60 per foot, and advised that the street already has concrete curb and gutter. No persons appeared to offer protests and < none had been received prior thereto. (See Resolution Ordering Improvement later in Minutes.) , M. CONSTRUCTION OF WATERMAIN AND SANITARY SEWER IN THE FOLLOWING: Creek Valley Road from Nordic Drive to 660' West. Mr. Hyde advised that this work is proposed to be constructed in connection with street surfacing of Valley Estates. He presented total project cost for the watermain and sanitary sewer at.$9,627.83, proposed to be assessed against six lots. Cost of the watermain.is proposed to be assessed at the rate of $537.47 per lot and the cost of the sanitary sewer is proposed to be a- sessed at the cost of $1,067.18 per lot. In reply to a question from Mr. E. L. Rzepecki, 6213 Balder Lane, " 2/20/67 Mr. Hite advised that plans for paving Gleason Road north of Valley View Road are coming up for public hearing in March. No further discussion was offered, whereupon Trustee VanValkenburg offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING PERMANENT STREET SURFACING AND CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENTS NOS. BA -101, BA -102, BA -103, BA -104, BA -105 BA -106, BA -107, BA -108; PERMANENT STREET SURFACING IMPROVEMENT NO. A -165; WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT NO. 211 AND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. 251 BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Village of Edina, Minnesota, that this Council heretofore caused notice of hearing to be duly published and mailed to owners of each parcel within the area proposed to be assessed on the following proposed improve- ments: 1. CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT STREET AND CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENT IN THE FOLLOWING: Gleason Road from Valley View Road to Loch Moor Drive Gleason Circle from Gleason Road to cul -de -sac Scotia Drive from Gleason Road to 250' East Braeburn Circle from Gleason Road to cul4de -sac Loch Moor Drive from Mark Terrace Drive to Gleason Road Mark Terrace Drive from Valley View Road to Mark Terrace Circle Mark Terrace Circle from Mark Terrace Drive to cul -de -sac Hill -A -Way Court from Mark Terrace Drive to cul -de -sac 2. CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT STREET AND CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENT IN THE FOLLOWING: Creek Valley Road from Gleason Road to 170' East of Nordic Drive Balder Lane from Gleason Road to Scandia Road Scandia Road from Creek Valley Road to Nordic Drive Nordic Drive from Scandia Road to Creek Valley Road 3. CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT STREET AND CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENT IN THE FOLLOWING: Woodcrest Drive from West 56th Street to Woodland Road Park Place from West 56th Street to Woodcrest Drive 4. CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT STREET AND CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENT IN THE FOLLOWING: West 77th Street from Parklawn Avenue to 230' East of Computer Avenue 5. CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT STREET AND CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENT IN THE FOLLOWING: Arbour Avenue from Arbour Lane Northerly to the South line of Lot 6, Block 2, Clagramar Second Addition 6. CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT STREET AND CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENT IN THE FOLLOWING: Cooper Circle from Cooper Avenue Westerly to end of cul -de -sac 7. CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT STREET AND CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENT IN THE FOLLOWING: Philbrook Lane from Wooddale Avenue to West 58th Street 8. CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT STREET AND CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENT IN THE FOLLOWING: Creek View Lane from Limerick Lane to cul -de -sac 9. CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT STREET IMPROVEMENT IN THE FOLLOWING: York Avenue from West 55th Street to West 56th Street 10. CONSTRUCTION OF WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT IN THE FOLLOWING: Creek Valley Road from Nordic Drive to 660' West 11. CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT IN THE FOLLOWING: Creek Valley Road from Nordic Drive to 660' West and at the hearing held at the time and place specified in said notice, the Council has duly considered the views of all persons interested, and being fully advised of the pertinent facts does hereby determine to proceed with the construction of said improvements, including all proceedings which may be necessary in eminent domain for the acquisition of necessary easements and rights for construction and maintenance of such improvements; that said improvements are hereby designated and shall be referred to in all subsequent proceedings as follows: No. 1 Above PERMANENT STREET SURFACING AND CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER NO. BA -101 No. 2 Above PERMANENT STREET SURFACING AND CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER NO. BA -102 No. 3-Above PERMANENT STREET SURFACING AND CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER NO. BA -103 No. 4 Above PERMANENT STREET SURFACING AND CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER NO. BA -104 No. 5 Above PERMANENT STREET SURFACING AND CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER NO. BA -105 No. 6 Above PERMANENT STREET SURFACING AND CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER NO. BA -106 No. 7 Above PERMANENT STREET SURFACING AND CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER NO. BA -107 No. 8 Above PERMANENT STREET SURFACING AND CONCRETE CURB - AND GUTTER NO. BA -108 f7 V 2/20/67 No. 9 Above PERMANENT STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. A -165 No. 10 Above WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT NO. 211 No. 11 Above SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. 251 and the area to be specially assessed therefore shall include: FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. BA -101 - All lots and tracts of land abutting the street proposed to be improved. FOR STREET.IMPROVEMENT NO. BA -102 - All lots and tracts'of land abutting the street proposed to be improved. FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. BA -103 - All lots and tracts of land abutting the street proposed to be improved. FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. BA -104 - All lots and tracts of land abutting the street proposed to be improved. ' FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. BA -105 - All lots and tracts of land abutting the street proposed to be improved. FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. BA -106 - All lots and tracts of land abutting the street proposed to be improved. FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. BA -107 - All lots and tracts of land abutting the street proposed to be improved. FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. BA -108 - All lots and tracts of land abutting the street proposed to be improved. FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. A -165 - All lots and tracts of land abutting the street proposed to be improved. FOR WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT NO. 211 - Lots 1, 75 8,'9 and 101, Block 1, Valley Estates 2nd Addition, and Outlot 1, Valley Estates 2nd Addition as described in the Preliminary Plat of Valley Estates 2nd Addition, known as part of Lot 26, Auditor's Subdivision No. 196, in Section 6, Township 116, Range 21. FOR SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. 251 - Lots 1, 71 8, 9, and 10, Block 1, Valley Estates 2nd Addition, and Outlot 1, Valley Estates 2nd Addition as described in the Preliminary Plat of Valley Estates 2nd Addition, known as part of Lot 26, Auditor's Subdivision No. 196, in Section 6, Township 116, Range 21. Motion for adoption of the resolution was secondedly Trustee MacMillan and on rollcall there were five ayes and no nays and.,the resolution, adopted. ATTEST: Mayor Village Clerk U ' SHELL OIL ZONING REQUEST DENIED FOR NORTHEAST CORNER OF WEST 77TH STREET AND T.H. 100. Mr. Hite advised Council that this hearing was continued from January 19, 1967, on a request of Shell Oil Company for rezoning the northeast corner of West 77th Street and T.H. 100 from Office Building District to Commercial District C -4. He presented a list of existing Edina service stations with the year zoned and the year constructed, a copy of comments relative to gas station traffic contained in an information report prepared by the American Society of Planning Officials, as well as material based on a report of the Minnesota Petroleum Council, relative to automobile traffic in and out of gas station sites. He stated that the final decision of the Minnesota State Highway Department as to median closings at West 78th Street would have an effect on any traffic projections for the West 77th Street intersection. Mayor Bredesen expressed surprise and dismay that there should be any question as to plans for the West 78th Street intersection after the Council had approved plans for the West 77th Street signals at its meeting of February 6. Mr. William Rosen, attorney for Shell Oil Company,,presented slides showing pictures of other Shell Stations, advising that they are consistent with good design and that the entire matter revolves around the issue of traffic safety. Mr. Rosen stated that there are no areas in.Edina. not presently owned by petroleum companies that are zoned C -4, and it is, therefore, diffi- cult to find a tract of land which will be consistent with existing use. He stated that Mid -West Planning, Inc., had been engaged by Shell Oil Company to conduct a traffic survey and that statistics obtained from:Mid -West Planning, Inc., indicate that a service station does not cause any more traffic hazards than any other uses permitted in the Office Building District' He presented slides containing statistics obtained from Mid -West Planning, Inc., to bring out this point. Considerable discussion ensued relative to the statistics presented by Mr. Rosen which compare the traffic generated by gas stations, drive -in banks and office buildings, with specific counts being presented on the number of cars entering the Shell Station at 50th'and Halifax and the First Edina National Bank. Mr. Hite pointed out that the traffic safety consideration was only one of the five factors taken into account by the'Planning Commission in making its recommendation and that it was not necessarily more important than the other four factors. He agreed with Mr. Rosen that a gas station would not necessarily generate more traffic than an office building and that the Planning Commission had made this assumption. What was important, he said, was that the traffic on West 77th Street was projected by the State Highway Department to be greater than 340 cars per hour which was more than the capacity of the planned signal 1 2/20 /67 at the intersection of West 77th Street with Highway 100 and that a gas station with a frontage of merely 150 feet on West 77th Street would mean that crossing movements would be made so close to the intersection as to impair the ability of the intersection to perform its primary purpose of moving traffic from one road to another. For this reason, the Planning Commission felt that it was critical that "the approaches to the intersection be protected from traffic crossing on- coming traffic as would be the case if a gas station were located on the site. He added that if the rezoning was not granted, it would'be probable that an office building on that and adjacent sites to the east would locate its driveway farther away from the intersection. Mayor Bredesen expressed concern that if a service station were allowed at this particular location, there would be little to prevent other oil companies from applying to construct service stations all along T.H. 100. Mr. Helge Thomsen, 4705 Hibiscus Avenue, stated that the nearby property owners'had gone through the development of the industrial and office areas along the southern part of the village near T.H. 100 and had supported final zoning plans of the Village. In reliance upon these decisions and the buffer zone incorporated in such zoning, ,a number of homes have been built within a few hundred feet•of the area asked to be rezoned. He presented a petition signed by property owners in the area requesting that the zoning be denied. Mr. Rosen advised that he -does not consider that a service station would be any deviation from previous zoning or that it would affect residential property values any more than any uses permitted in the Office Building District. Dr. Ned Brown, President 'of the South Garden - Lake Edina Homeowners' Association, introduced Mr. Robert Rischmiller, 7209 West Shore Drive, who stated that at a recent meeting of,the South Garden - Lake Edina Homeowners' Association, opposition was expressed to the service station because of the additional traffic congestion that it is believed will be generated, and .because, they understood, the station would remain open until 11:00 P.M. He stated that opposition was also expressed to the proposed service road along T.H. 100 because residents had been assured that West Shore Drive would dead -end so as to form a buffer between the residential and the business area. Mr. Hite pointed out that there is no frontage road currently planned between West Shore Drive and West 77th Street and that the only frontage road considered for that particular area is the one proposed by Shell Oil Company. Mr. Arthur Nelson, 4440 Claremore Drive, questioned the accuracy of the number of vehicles which would be using the service station and stated that he believes that the two service stations already operating are sufficient to handle the needs of the area. Mr.'Lee Todd, Chairman of the Planning Commission, advised that Planning Commission has spent a great deal of time and given very careful consideration to developing and maintaining high standards in the Lake Edina area. He stated that a compromise had been worked out when Mr. Rauenhorst developed the industrial area by allowing the Texaco station to be built at West 78th Street. He reviewed the evolution of the zoning in the area, stating that it had been determined to provide for single family residences south to approximately West Shore Drive and that when Mr. Rauenhorst had come in with his industrial development it was considered in relationship to the surrounding properties. Based upon such considerations, the zoning was approved with a fading off from the industrial area to office building and then to R -2. He also explained that as a part of the working out of the industrial zoning, the corner of Viking Drive and Highway 100 was zoned for a gas station to serve the people in the area and that was all that was asked for in respect to gas station zoning. Mr. Todd said that the Planning Commission had recommended disapproval of a request to rezone the R -2 area as office building because it would infringe on the residences built to the north and that he regarded the present request for rezoning as a similar infringement. Mr. Todd pointed out that every argument that Mr. Rosen has presented could be used to advance additional stations at the same intersection as well as at other locations on Highway 100. He stated that he feels that a further infringement to the north of West 77th Street -would be a violation of all that the Village has done to build something worthwhile in the Lake Edina - Pentagon Park area. No additional comments were heard, whereupon Trustee MacMillan moved that' the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and the rezoning denied. Motion was seconded by Trustee VanValkenburg with the following comments: 1. That the Planning Commission Minutes of December 7, 1966, were in accordance with the discussion and action at the meeting., ' 2. That the December 7 Minutes of the Planning Commission record the zoning history of the area, dating back to 1956, which shows that present action is consistent with commitments and actions taken since that time. 3. Any inference that the Village is excluding gas stations is improper. 4. The inference that the staff reports were•slanted is not true. 5. Requests 'for high -rise apartments and additional office buildings in the area have recently been denied. 6. That while a service station may not create traffic, it would have a factor in impeding and slowing down traffic, which is not true of present zoning. 7. The fact is acknowledged that the proposed highway interchange is not a factor in denying the rezoning. 8. The fact that Council has spent $10,000 for a signal and that the State Highway Department is going to spend $200,000 indicates the concern felt over traffic congestion in the area. 2/20/67 Trustee Courtney stated that, being the newest member of the Council, he is not as aware of the preceding actions that have been taken and that he is riot particularly impressed by the reasons given by the Planning Commission in support of its recommendations. He stated, however, that the opposition expressed by residents in the area is the reason that he would vote in favor of the inotion. No further discussion was offered, whereupon all members of Council voted aye and the motion was carried. SALLY LANE NAME CHANGE DENIED. Affidavits of notice were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Mr. Hyde advised Council that a petition had been received to change the name of Sally Lane to "Foothills Pass." Mr. John McTavish, 6 813 Sally Lane, presented a petition signed by owners of nine properties, in opposition to the name change. Trustee MacMillan then moved that the name change be denied. Motion was seconded by Trustee Courtney and carried. INSURANCE BIDS AWARDED. Affidavits of Publication were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Mr. Hyde presented tabulations as follows: Workmen's Compensation: Norris- Nordeen, Inc., Brandow, Howard 6 Kohler`and Federated Insurance Company submitted duplicate low bids'with an annual net premium of $19,996.00; Employer's Mutual Insurance of Wausau was high at $22,035.00. Mr. Hyde recommended awar d of bid to Norris- Nordeen, Inc., based on an analysis of dividend and participation schedules and present and past experience with ` American Casualty who is underwriting the present Village,policy. Trustee VanValkenburg's motion awarding bid to Norris - Nordeen, Inc. (American Casualty), was seconded by Trustee MacMillan and carried. Volunteer Firemen - Group Accident: Brandow, Howard and Kohler, Inc., were low bidders at $540.00 for three years, Traff & Associates were second low at $555.78, Norris- Nordeen, Inc., was third low at $1,219 ".05, and Consumers Casualty Company was high at $2,101.00 per year. Trustee Johnson's motion for award to recommended low bidder, Brandow, Howard g Kohler, Inc., was seconded by Trustee Courtney and carried. Comprehensive - Automotive Equipment: Employer's Insurance of Wausau was low bidder at $520.99 per year, Brandow -, Howard 6 Kohler, Inc., second low bidder .at $574.70, Hardware Mutuals - Sentry Life was third low bidder at $578.65 and Norris - Nordeen, Inc., was high bidder at $855.00. Identical bids of $450.00 submitted by Traff g Associates and Arthur Gleason Agency, Inc., were withdrawn because bids had been submitted on the basis of both comprehensive and liability policies. Trustee VanVa7kenburg's motion for award to recommended bidder, Employer's Insurance of Wausau was seconded by Trustee MacMillan and carried. Employee Blanket Bonds: Arthur Gleason Agency was low bidder at $523.20 per year, Norris - Nordeen was second low bidder at $637.00, Brandow, Howard '& Kohler, Inc. was third low bidder at $687.00 and Consumers Casualty Company and Traff g Associates submitted identical high bids of $857.29. Trustee Courtney's motion for award to recommended low bidder, Arthur Gleason Agency, Inc., was seconded by Trustee Johnson and carried. Comprehensive - General Liability: Hardware Mutuals - Sentry Life was low bidder at 13,795.70 for coverage of 250,000/500,000 /100,00, Norris - Nordeen, Inc. was second low bidder at $16,764.00, Employers Insurance of Wausau. was third low at $16,997.00 and Consumers Casualty Company was high bidder at $2'4,190.00. Bids submitted by Traff B Associates and Arthur Gleason Agency were for comprehensive automobile liability only. Trustee'VanValkenburg's motion for award to recommended low bidder, Hardware Mutuals - Sentry Life for $13,795.00.for basic coverage and $2,474.00 for umbrella coverage with $2,000,000 single limit was seconded by Trustee Johnson and carried. BA -94 TREE REMOVAL CONTRACT APPROVED. Affidavit of Publication was presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Mr. Hyde presented tabulation of bids received, showing Fournier Tree Service low bidder at $1,736.00, Walsh Tree Service, Inc., second low bidder at $1,740.00, Wright Tree Service, third low bidder at $1,920.43, and Swanson Excavating Company high bidder at' $9,450.00. Engineer's estimate was presented at $2,500.00. Trustee MacMillan's motion to award contract to recommended low bidder, Fournier Tree Service, was seconded by Trustee Johnson and carried. ` 2, 4 -D GRANULES BID AWARDED. Affidavit of Publication in the Edina Courier was presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Mr. Hyde presented tabulation of three bid -ers, showing bids by Lyon Chemicals for $10.00 for 15 -3D size, Standard Oil Company at $11.00 for 8 -15 size and Thompson- Hayward at $12.50 for 16 -30 size. Standard Oil being the only bidder meeting specifications, Trustee Johnson's motion for award of bid to Standard Oil Company was seconded by Trustee MacMillan and carried. FRANK J. TUPA APPOINTED TO BOARD OF APPEALS AS ALTERNATE MEMBER. Mayor Bredesen advised Council that he has appointed Mr. Frank J. Tupa to serve as the alternate citizen member of the Board of Appeals, whereupon Trustee Courtney's motion confirming the appointment was seconded by Trustee VanValkenburg and unanimously carried. r] 2/20/67 SOUTHDALE LIQUOR STORE SURVEY DISCUSSED. Mr. Hyde presented a tabulation of a survey which was conducted b7 "Mid-Continent Surveys relative to customer preference in shopping at the Southdale Liquor Store. The survey indicates that 35% favor the present Southdale location, 18% favor a new Southdale location and only 29% favor moving to a location near the new Red Owl store. Mr. Hyde advised that the current lease expires in February, 1968, and that some consideration is being given to moving to another Southdale location which would be larger and which would have storage directly under the store with a conveyor connecting the storage area with the selling floor. Mayor Bredesen stated that he thinks that the liquor store should stay in the center, provided adequate space and parking facilities are available. He stated that he would not favor a second liquor store in the Southdale area. Mr. Hyde advised that he will obtain additional information before the next meeting on which sites will be available. BLANCHE ADDITION EASEMENT VACATION MINUTES CORRECTED. Council was advised by Clerk of an error in legal description relative to the December 5, 1966, resolution vacating an easement in Lot 1, Block 1, Blanche Addition. Trustee VanValkenburg then offered the following resolution correcting the legal description as follows RESOLUTION VACATING EASEMENT IN LOT 1, BLOCK 1, BLANCHE ADDITION WHEREAS, two week's published and posted notice of a Hearing to.be.held on.December 5, 1966, at 7 :00 P.M. on the proposed vacation of the utility easement hereinafter described has been given and made and a.Hearing has been held thereon by the Village Council: NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Village Council of the Village of Edina, Hennepin County, Minnesota, that the following described easement in Lot 1, Block 1, Blanche Addition, as shown on recorded plat thereof, Hennepin - County, Minnesota, be and is hereby vacated effective January 10, 1967, unless on or before said date this resolu- tion is amended, annulled, or rescinded by the Village Council: The South 5 feet of the West 134.45 feet of the North 45 feet of Lot 1, Block 1, Blanche Addition. Motion for adoption of the resolution was secgn4ed by Trustee MacMillan and on rollcall there were five ayes and no naysrid the resolutio was adopted. ATTEST: Mayor , Village Clerk MR. AND MRS. THOMAS SULLIVAN CLAIM DAMAGES FROM VILLAGE. Mr. Hyde advised Council that Mr..and Mrs. Thomas Sullivan, 3801 Lynn Avenue South, are seeking damages from the Village in the amount of $20,000 for injuries sustained in an accident involving one of the Police cars. The insurance company and the Village Attorney have been advised of this matter. TAX FORFEITED LANDS TO BE ACQUIRED. Mr. Hyde presented Hennepin County Tax Delinquent List No. 641 -C which was reviewed by Council. It was noted that before Council can take any action to acquire any of the property, the land must be classified as "Non- Conservation Land." Whereupon, Trustee VanValkenburg offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Edina, Hennepin. County, Minnesota,'has received from the County Auditor of Hennepin County, Minnesota, a list of lands in said Village which became the property of the State of Minnesota under the provisions of law declaring the forfeiture of lands to the State for non - payment of taxes, which said list has been designated as Classification List 11641 -C," February 7, 1967; and WHEREAS, each parcel of land described in said list has heretofore been classified by the Board of County Commissioners of Hennepin County, Minnesota, as non - conservation land and the sale thereof has heretofore been authorized by said Board of County Commissioners: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by said Village Council acting pursuant to Minnesota Statutes for 1957, Section 282.01, Subd. 1, that the said classification by said Board of County Commissioners of each parcel of land described in said list as non - conservation land be and the same is hereby approved and that the sale of each such parcel of land be and the same is hereby approved. Motion for adoption of the resolution was sec 9d by Trustee MacMillan and on rollcall there were five ayes and no nays and the resolution w adopted. ATTEST: Mayor t 4 Village Clerk 2/20/67 Trustee VanValkenburg then offered the following resolution and.moved.its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING ACQUISITION OF TAX FORFEITED LAND BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Edina, Minnesota, that the Village Attorney be authorized and directed authorized and directed to file "Application for Governmental Subdivision for Conveyance of Tax - Forfeited Lands" for the following property to be used for purposes as indicated: Lots 13, 14 and 15, Block 7, Brookside Heights - For Drainage Purposes Lots 10 and 11, Block 15, Clevelands Subdivision of Blocks 2, 3, 4, 13, 14 and 15, Emma Abbott Park - For Park Purposes Outlot 1, Katters Addition - For Park Purposes Lot 13, Block 2, Minikanda Vista Third Addition, Morningside, Minnesota (now Edina) - For Drainage Purposes AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Mayor and Clerk of this Village be, and hereby are, authorized and directed to sign said application on behalf of the Village of Edina. • Motion for adoption of the resolution was secon Trustee MacMillan and on rollcall there were five ayes and no nays and he resolution wa adopted. zcz• r ATTEST: Mayor Village Clerk TAXI CAB LICENSES DISCUSSED. Mr. Hyde advised Council that an increasing number of complaints have been received about the poor service furnished by Yellow Cab Company', primarily because of the manpower shortage. He suggested that Council consider co- licensing companies, which would be licensed to operate any of their cabs in the Village, for a flat fee of •$100 or $150. The Village would still main- tain control over the drivers and police would continue to observe cabs to ascertain that they are in safe condition. Mr. Hyde stated that he has talked to Yellow, Cab Company and to Town Taxi and that both companies are agreeable to paying the same license fee and having as many cabs as they feel that business warrants. The question was raised as to whether, because of the Yellow Cab strike, Town Taxi's Morningside license can be extended-to include all of Edina until the license expires on April 1. Mr. Whitlock stated that he was not prepared tomake a 'judgment on the matter. Trustee Johnson then moved, subject to the approval of the Village Attorney, that the right to operate in all of,Edina be extended to.Town Taxi until the present Morningside license expires April 1, 1967. Motion was seconded by Trustee VanValkenburg and carried. Mr. Hyde advised that all taxi companies would be notified of any new arrangement. 0 �l GLEASON PROPERTY CONDEMNATION AUTHORIZED. Mr. Hyde advised Council that property owned by members of the Gleason family is needed in connection with the proposed Gleason Road School - Mud Lake plans. Mr. Joseph Vesely who represents the Gleason family, has advised that he has been unable to get all of the heirs together to discuss or act on the matter. The School Board and the Park. Board are considering a cost sharing agreement. -Trustee Courtney then offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS WHEREAS, it is advisable and in the public interest that the Village of Edina acquire or prove up its right for acquisition of certain property described as: That part of Lot 24, Auditor's Subdivision No. 196, lying in the N.W. 1/4 of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 6, Township 116, Range 21, and south of County Road No. 62 - Crosstown Highway, and in order to.accomplish such purpose, if it,cannot be accomplished by purchasing without court proceedings, it may be necessary to procure the same b y court proceedings including Right of Eminent Domain, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Village Council that the'Village of Edina proceed to procure that part of Lot 24, Auditor's Subdivision No. 196, lying in the N.W. 1/4 of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 6, Township 116, Range 21, and south of County Road No. 62 - Crosstown Highway, therefore and if necessary, under its right of Eminent Domain or other court proceedings and the Village Attorney and the Mayor and Clerk be instructed and directed to commence the necessary Court proceedings including Eminent Domain and to prosecute'such action or actions to a successful conclusion or until abandone; dismissed, or terminated by the Village or the Court and that the Village Attorney, the Mayor and Clerk do all things necessary to be done in the commencement prosecution and successful termination of such action. Motion for adoption of the resolution wa there were five ayes and no nays and the ATTEST: s seconded by Trustee Johnson and on rollcall resolution was adopte . Mayor Village Clerk 2/20/67 C HARSH PROPERTY TO BE PURCHASED FOR ADDITION TO BRAEMAR PARK. Mr. Hyde advised Council that the Park Board has recommended acquisition'of 5.34 acres of Outlot 'No. 2, Muir Woods, lying south of the proposed extension of Mark Terrace Drive at a cost of $500 per acre. It is felt that this property will protect the entry to the park and that some of the land will be required for public road purposes. Trustee MacMillan then offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION FOR ACQUISITION OF PART OF OUTLOT 2, MUIR WOODS BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Edina that action be taken for acquisition of that portion of Outlot No. 2, Muir Woods, lying southerly of Mark Terrace Drive, at a cost of $500 per acre. " Motion for adoption of the resolution was s no do ed by Trustee Orohnson and carried. ATTEST: Mayor Village Clerk f ORDINANCE NO. 194 GRANTED FIRST READING. Mr. Hyde presented Ordinance No. 194 which provides for control of snowmobiles, stating that this ordinance is patterned after the snowmobile ordinance adopted by the City of Bloomington. Mr. Richard M. Cotton, 6405 Biscayne Boulevard, stated that he had studied the ordinance and would Cq be in favor of its adoption. Mr. Robert Pond, 6412 Stauder Circle, advised Council vzh that he believes the ordinance to be too restrictive. He suggested that snowmobiles should be placed in the catagory of motorcycles as far as required equipment is concerned, and stated that he believes that every Village park should have an area in which snowmobiles could be used. He further stated that the Village should consult with a snowmobile club relative to the ordinance. An unidentified gentleman in the audience stated that he feels that snowmobiles should not'be allowed on streets and highways and that a driver's license should not be required of a snowmobile operator. He further advised that he feels that certain areas "of Braemar Golf Course should be closed off for the use of snowmobiles. Mayor Bredesen stated that he has seen a snowmobile break through an electric fence and feels that if they were allowed on a golf course, extensive damage would be done. Mayor Bredesen further stated that the Village cannot deny snowmobiles the right to use Village streets when that right is granted under State law. He also pointed out that the vehicle is often used for purposes other than sport and recreation. Mr. Hyde then suggested that the interested gentlemen come in to the Village Hall and that he and Mr. Rosland could go over the matter with them in an attempt to define areas in which snowmobiles could be operated. In answer to a question if a driver's license would be required for operation of snowmobiles in Braemar Park, Mr. Hyde stated that the license age of 15 for operation of a motorcycle was unsatisfactory and had to be raised. He stated that he feels there is no substantial difference in the operation of the'two types of vehicles. Trustee Johnson then offered Ordinance No. 194 for First Reading as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 194 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATIONCOF SNOWMOBILES AND PROVIDING A PENALTY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: Section 1. Intent of Ordinance. It is the intent of this ordinance to supplement Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 168 through 171, as to the operation of certain motor"vehicles commonly called snowmobiles. This ordinance is not intended to allow what the state statutes prohibit nor to prohibit what the state statutes expressly allow. Sec. 2. Definition of Snowmobile. As used in this ordinance, "snowmobile" means a motor vehicle as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 168.011, Subdivision, 4, designed to be used primarily on snow or ice and equipped with skis or runners and • power- driven drum or track. Sec. 3. Operation Forbidden. It is unlawful for any person to operate • snowmobile: (a) on private property of another without permission of the owner of lawful occupant of said property or of the board, body or commission which is authorized to hold and_exercise.dominion over such property. (b) on publicly -owned land including school, park property, playgrounds, recreation areas or golf courses, except where permitted by this ordinance; or (c) on a sidewalk, or (d) in a manner so as to create a loud, unnecessary or unusual noises which dist ,,urbs, annoys or interferes with the peace and quiet of other persons. Sec. 4. Place of Operation. Snowmobiles may be operated on those public properties and during such periods of time as shall be designated by the Village Manager and the Director of Parks. 2/20/67 Sec. 5.' Driver's License Necessary. It is unlawful to operate a- snowmobile on the public streets and highways and in those areas designated in Section 4 unless the operator has a valid motor vehicle driver's license or is ' accompanied by a licensed driver who is actually occupying a seat in the vehicle. Sec. 6. Careless Operation: Speed Limit. No person shall operate or halt any snowmobile carelessly or heedlessly in disregard of the rights or the safety of other, or in a manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger, any person or property. On lands designated in Section 4,.snowmobiles shall be driven at a speed not exceeding 25 miles per hour. Sec. 7. Operation in Proximity to Others. No snowmobile shall be driven within 100 feet of any fisherman, pedestrian, skating rink or sliding area, or in any,other area where it would conflict with use or endangering other persons or property. Sec. 8. Equipment Required. All snowmobiles shall have the following equipment: (a) standard mufflers which are properly attached and which reduce the noise of operation of the vehicle to the minimum noise necessary for operating the vehicle, and no person shall use a muffler cut -out, by -pass, or- similar device on said vehicles; (b) adequate brakes as required by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 169, as it pertains to motor vehicle equipment; and ' (c) a safety or "dead man" throttle in operating condition; a safety or "'dead flan" throttle is d efined as a device which', when pressure is removed from the accelerator or throttle, causes the motor to be disengaged from the driving track. ` Sec. 9. Operation during Daylight. No snowmobile shall be operated except during daylight hours, unless the vehicle has the equipment required by state statute to be operated at night; daylight is defined as one -half hour before sunrise until one -half hour after sunset. Sec. 10. Leaving Vehicle Unattended. It is unlawful for the operator or owner to leave or allow a snowmobile vehicle to be or remain unattended on public property. Sec. 11. Authority of Director of Parks and Village Manager. The Director of Parks and the Village Manager shall have authority to modify or suspend any provisions of this ordinance when conducting events or programs in which snowmobiles are used. ' Sec. 12. Penalty. Any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall upon conviction thereof be fined a sum not to exceed $100 or shall be imprisoned for a period not to exceed 90 days. Sec. 13. This'ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and publication. ADDRESSES TO BE PERMITTED TO BE PAINTED ON CURBS. Mayor Bredesen advised that he had reeeived a letter from a college student, requesting permission to paint house numbers on curbs, as had been done some years ago in Edina. The proposal is that after the address has been painted on the curb, the resident is contacted and asked if he would like to pay something for the service. Mayor Bredesen noted that because these young men are eager to work, he thinks that they should be given the opportunity to perform this service." Trustee VanValkenburg's motion that Mr. Hyde advise the students that the Village- would allow them to paint addresses on curbs as requested was seconded by Trustee Courtney and carried. EDINA HIGH SCHOOL GIRL'S VOLLEY BALL TEAM WINS LAKE CONFERENCE TITLE. Upon being advised by Mr. Hyde that the Edina High School Girl's Volley Ball Team has won the Lake Conference Championship for 1966 -67, Trustee VanValkenburg offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION OF CONGRATULATIONS ' WHEREAS, the 1966 -67 Edina High School Girls' Volleyball Team has won the Lake Conference Championship for the third straight year, and WHEREAS, the entire citizenry of the Village is pleased and proud of the outstanding sportsmanship and athletic proficiency of this group of young women, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Village of Edina express to the team and to its coaches, Mrs. Jean Corbett and Mrs. Pat Engelhard, best wishes for continued success, BE'IT FURTHER RESOLVED that appropriate copies of this resolution be presented to each and every member of this championship team, to its coaches and to Athletic Director Howard Merriman. Motion for adoption•of the resolution was sec faded by Trustee acMillan and carried. ATTEST: Mayor Village Clerk 2/20/67 57 PROPOSED METROPOLITAN TAX REFORM OPPOSED BY COUNCIL. Mayor Bredesen advised Council that he will be attending meetings at which tax reform as offered by the liberal element of the Mayor's Tax Committee will be discussed and asked for direction from Council in the event that a vote should be taken or expressions sought. General concensus of opinion was that the proposed taxes, including 1 -1/2% gross income tax, 1% real estate transfer tax, 5% motel -hotel tax and 1% wheelage tax are too much of a piecemeal measure and should be opposed. Mayor Bredesen noted that the theory of the proposed tax measures is that property taxes will be decreased, but that he doubts that this would be accomplished by measures now proposed. GARBAGE AND TRASH COLLECTION DISCUSSED. Mayor Bredesen advised Council that complaints have been received concerning garbage collection. He suggested the possibility of dividing the Village into four or five districts, taking formal bids and granting a franchise to low bidder for each district for single and double dwellings only. It was proposed that the Village add the cost as_a special assessment to the tax statement. Clerk was instructed to write to all licensed garbage haulers to ascertain whether or not they would be interested in bidding on all or part of the Village garbage collection. EMPLOYEE HOSPITALIZATION BENEFITS AND COST ADJUSTMENTS MADE. Mr. Dalen advised Council that because of the heavy utilization of the Village hospitalization plan for the past eleven months of this current policy year, the carrier has requested an increase of $3.95 per month or 16.74% per family unit. He presented "Summary of Experience" justifying the increase, as well as tabulations pointing out proposed costs which ;Q would be incurred to improve noted weaknesses in the plan. Mr. Dalen advised that the carrier had accepted an offer made by him of 45� per employee providing for $50.00 increase in surgical benefits and for the excess cost of a private room to be allowable under major medical. He recommended that the Village pay this cost. The additional cost to the Village for the balance of this year will be $762.30. Mr. Dalen also advised that the Village now pays $8.55 or 36.23% of employee hospitalization costs and that if the increase is approved the Village will pay $10.00 or 35.71 %. Trustee VanValkenburg's motion for payment of $10.00 per month for employee's hospitalization as recommended by Mr. Dalen was seconded by Trustee Johnson and carried. MORNINGSIDE AREA STORM SEWER DISCUSSED. An unidentified lady in the audience asked what had developed with regard to the Morningside storm sewer. Mr. Hyde advised her that he is keeping in touch with the situation. Mayor Bredesen stated that he had received a telephone call from Mrs. Pat Subrath who had advised him that she had been told by the Minneapolis Engineering Department that money was not even available for planning the storm sewer, much less doing it. Mr. Hite stated that Mr. William Ridge, Minneapolis City Sewer Engineer had advised him that the city is ready to construct the facility in 1967. Mr. Hite will talk with Mrs. Subrath in an attempt to clear up the confusion. CLAIMS PAID. Motion of Trustee MacMillan, seconded by Trustee Courtney and carried for payment of the following Claims: General Fund, $41,670.55; Construction, $62,267.22; Park Sinking, $41,424.90; Swimming Pool, $26.93; Golf Course, $2,241.89; Arena, $11,199.19; Parks, $2,430.87; Liquor, $31,594.78; Water, $32,079.63; Sewer, $1,505.80; Improvement Bond Red. Fund, $469,536.86; Sanitary Sewer # 53, $223.82; P.I.R., $23.80; Southdale, $16,600.24; Total, $712,826.48. The agenda's business having been covered, Trustee Johnson's motion for adjournment was seconded by Trustee VanValkenburg and carried. Adjournment at 11:35 P.M. r Village Clerk d_�� ���s ;. y r I ��