Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout19671002_regularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HELD AT THE EDINA VILLAGE HALL EDINA VILLAGE COUNCLL , ,. ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1967 Members answering Rollcall were Trustees Courtney, Johnson, MacMillan, VanValkenburg, and Mayor Bredesen. AMERICAN RED CROSS CERTIFICATE OF MERIT AWARDS PRESENTED. Mr. John Hartman, represent- ative of the American Red Cross, presented Certificates of Merit, the highest award given by the InTernational Red Cross, to Police Sergeant Robert Christy and Patrolman Richard Gunderson. Mr. Hartman also presented awards to Fire Lieutenant Ernest Hansen and Frank Wellman in recognition of their first aid assistance to Sergeant Christy and Patrolman Gunderson in effecting a complete recovery in saving a life. expressed his personal pride as a resident of Edina in knowing that competent men of the Edina Police andPire Departments stand ready to act as a team to serve in case of emergencies. - Mr. Hartman POLICE SERGEANT JAMES H. CRAWFORD ACCEPTS POSITION AS NORTH ST. PAUL POLICE CHIEF. Mr. Hyde commended Police Sergeant James H. Crawford, a veteran of eleven years on the Edina Police force, upon being appointed Chief of Police of North St. Paul. POLICE PERSONNEL RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS. Mr. Hyde presented Police- School Liaison Officers, Sergeants Richard-Alstad and Thomas Brownell, pointing out that these officers have been responsible for outstanding investigative work, whereupon Trus- tee Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION . WHEREAS, Sergeants Richard Alstad and Thomas Brownell have served the Village of ~ Edina as Police-School Liaison Officers, and standing manner, bringing national recognition to the Village of Edina and have served in the capacity as leaders in this new field for law enforcement officers, and Edina modifications to the initial program as the outstanding influence which has spread this new law enforaement technique to other communities of Edina's size throughout the United States, and WHEREAS, the Police Liaison Program has brought about new relationships between youth, parents, police, the courts, other related agencies and has brought about ex- cellent relationships between the school.personne1 and the,police. responsible for outstanding investigative work on the following cases in 1967: TWREAS, Sergeants Alstad and Brownell have served in this capacity in an out- WHEREAS, the Mott Foundation, the founders of the program, have recognized the WHEXEAS, in addition to the above duties, Sergeants Alstad and Browneil have been 1. The successful conclusion of an assault case on June 9, 1967, when a woman was viciously assaulted in the Pentagon Building when two juveniles struck her over the head with a crescent wrench. The apprehension of a juvenile gang who had co,mmitted numerous house burglar- ies in Edina, stolen several vehicles, and forged checks and used credit cards stolen in the burglaries to obtain merchandise. All were Edina juveniles and referred to Juvenile Court. - 3. After considerable investigation, and through diligence and patience, the off- icers were successful in apprehending an adult, who for months had been ex- posing himself near schools. He was successfully prosecuted and brought to justice. The recoverypf several thousands of dollars of audio-visual equipment and electronic equipment stolen in three separate incidents from the Valley View Junior High School. The successful deterring of serious gang activity in .the Southdale area which had erupted into revengeful attitudes and caused a number of cases of serious vandalism to automobiles. The apprehension of five Edina juveniles who as a gang, were involved in eleven house burglaries, numerous car and garage prowls an3 several thefts from the Edina High School. The successful investigation and apprehension of those juveniles responsible for extensive arson and vandalism committed at the Edina Municipal Swimming The recovery of outboard motors, valued at more than $1,000.00, as a result of an investigation brought to their attention by the Uniform Division. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. - Po0 1. 8. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the.Village Council, Village of Edina, that Sergeants Richard Alstad and Thomas Brownell be commended for their excellence of per- formance of duty, both as police-school liaison officers and as investigative officers of the Village of Edina. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Trustee Courtney and carried. Hyde then advised Council that during the past.week, members of the detective division have been particularly effective in either developing leads which have cleared an un- usual number of offenses or have participated in the questioning of suspects which have cleared a large number of offenses. son, Richard Nissen, Richard Alstad and Michael Fairbanks were then commended; Mr. Officers David Blood, Thomas Brownell, Walter John- 10/2/67 I PARKING OF VEHICLES IN SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT HEARING CONTINUED. Mr. Hyde recalled that this matter, continued from the Meeting of September 18, had been brought to hearing because some-lots in the \?est Minneapolis Hefghts area are too narrow to permit construction of driveways between the dwelling and the side property line. to permit parking of two cars between the house and the street property line. 49 feet or less. problem exists in the 400 block of Jefferson Avenue because vehicles cannot get through in the winter when cars are parked on both sides of the street: He presented a pet- ition signed by twelve Jefferson Avenue property owners requesting that cars not be permitted to be parked on the street. Trustee Johnson pointed out that the ordinances as proposed would permit parking in the center of the front yard between the house and the street, which would be unsightly. He stated that these ordinances should be coupled with an ordinance which would prevent all on-street parking and recommended that action be taken which would make it mandatory for driveways to be constructed in all yards and that no cars could be parked on any street. -Mayor Bredesen advised that he believes it is wrong to use the street for parking except under controlled condit- ions and that special permits leave too much latitude to the judgment of a few people. Mr, Hite stated that he Fd.11 prepare a statement reviewing all Village parking ordin- ances and offer suggestions as to what might be done to expand these ordinances. Trustee Johnson then offered Ordinances 261-152 and 143-4 for First Reading as follows: Mr, Hite advised that the intent*of this ordinance now under consideration is Only This would apply only to lots which have a width of -one is permitted at this-timei An unidentified gentleman in the audience advised that an acute I - ORDINANCE NO. 261-152 AS TO PARKING OF VEHICLES IN THE SINGLE FAMILY AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE DWELLING DISTRICT THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: - Section 1, Subsubparagraph (12) of subparagraph (b) of paragraph 2 of Section 3 (Single Family Dwelling District) of Ordinance No. 261 is hereby amended to read as follows : Parked or stored motor vehicles, boats and trailers (- including unoccupied travel or campfng trailers) licensed and registered to the occupant of the principal use, but not including any truck, tractor or trailer, or other commercial type vehicle in excess of 7,000 pounds gross weight. Any motor vehicle, boat or trailer permitted to be parked or stored hereunder must be parked or stored in the back yard, except that one motor vehicle may be parked or stored on a private driveway in the front or sidel yard, or if the average width of the building site of a dwelling is 49 feet or less, two motor vehicles may be so parked or stored." passage and publication. "(12) . Sec. 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its ORDINANCE NO. 143-4 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 143, - DEFSNING PARKING OF VEHICLES AS A NUISANCE THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: Section 1. Paragraph (m) .of Section 4 of Ordinance No. 143 of the VillagB, as amended by Ordinance No,-143-3, is hereby amended to read as follows: The parking of a truck, tractor or trailer, or other commercial type ve- hicle in excess of 7,000 pounds gross weight on private property in a Single Family Dwelling District, or the constant maintenance in "the Single Family Dwelling District of any vehicle, mobile home or marine craft in the. space between a dwciilling and any public street, road or way; provided that the parking of one non-commerc:falvehicle on a private driveway or, if the average width of the building site of aadwelling is 49 feet or less, the parking af two such motor vehicles on a p'rivate driveway shall not be deemed a nuisance." This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage and publication. - "(m) Sec. 2, POST OFFICE AS PEREIITTED USE IN OFFICE BUILDING DISTRICT HEARING CONTINUED. davits of Publication and of Posting were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file for.hearing on an ordinance which would permit post offices as a principal use in the Office Building District. become difficult to distribute mail from the Southdale Post Office, it has been pro- posed to move this branch to the intersection of \?est 74th Street and Ohms Drive. He pointed out that Planning Commission has recommended Ghat some customer service would be retained at Southdale. parking variance and that in consideration of this vaciance, requirements can be est- ablished to provide for inside storage of all Post Office Vehicles. Affi- I Mr. Hite advised that: because it has Mr. Hite stated that the Post Office will be requesting a Trustee VanValken- burg' s motion to continue the ation further was seconded by matter-for two weeks in order to study the parking situ- Trustee MacMillan and carried. . . ..., . 10/2/67 ALL OUTSIDE STORAGE RESTRICTIONS IN INDUSTRIAL AREAS TO BE ENFORCED. Mayor Bredesen adqised that he had noted a number of trailers parked outside the Overmyer Warehouse and recommended that the open storage restrictions should be diligently enforced. He pointed out that restrictions were established to maintain a pleasing atmosphere and that many industrial establishments are making no effort to maintain this atmosphere. Mayor Bredesen suggested that these restrictions be more stringently enforced. RIDGEVIEW CIRCLE AND LIMERICK LANE STREET NAMES CHANGED. Mailing and Posting were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file, No persons being present to offer objections, Trustee VanValkenburg offered Ordinance No. 164-38 for First Reading with waiver of Second Reading and moved its adoption as follows: Affidavits of Publication, ORDINANCE NO. 164-38 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VILLAGE OF EDINA ORDINANCE - NO. 164 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE NAMING AND RENAMING THE VILLAGE OF EDINA" CERTAIN ROADS, STREETS AND AVENUES OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: amended by adding after Section 62 the following: as the same of record in the office of the Register of Deeds of Hennepin County is hereby named 'Limerick Lane'. "Section 64. 'Ridgeview Lane' as the same of record in the office of the Register of Deeds of Hennepin County is hereby renamed 'Ridgeview Circle.' publication. Motion for adoption of the ordinance was seco call there were five ayes and no nays and th Section 1, Ordinance No. 164 of the Village, as amended, is hereby further - "Section 63. 'Limerick Drive' from West 64th Street to West 65th Street Section 2. This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage and y Trustee MacMillan and on roll- ance was - ATTEST: - VILLAGE CLERK " LAGUNA DRIVE STREET VACATION HEARING CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 6 by motion of Trustee Courtney, seconded by Trustee MacMillan and carried. STANFORD OLSON GRANTED LOT DIVISION APPROVAL. Courier was presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Hite presented petition of Mr. Stanford Olson for lot division of. the Westerly 60 feet of Lot 13, Block 1, Crocker and Crowell's First Addition, located on the north side of Morningside Road west of Crocker Avenue. audience, Trustee Johnson offered the.fdlowing resolution as recommended by P'lanning Commissibn and moved its adoption: NOTE: See Correction in Minutes of Nov. 20, 1967. RESOLUTION Affidavit of Publication in the Edina Mr. No comment's being heard from the WHEREAS, Stanford Olson is the owner of a certain parcel of land in the Village of Edina described as follows: and ance and ownership of the above described land as a separate parcel; and Regulations of the Village of Edina will create an unnecessary hardship and said tract of land as a separate parcel does not interfere with the purpose of the Subdivision and Zoning Regulations as contained in the Village of Edina Ordinances Nos, 261 and 263-A; Edina that the conveyance and ownership of the above described tract of land as a sep- arate parcel is hereby approved and the requirements and provisions of Ordinance Nos. 261 and 263-A are hereby waived as to said division and conveyance, subject, however, to the provision that no further subdivision be made of the above de-scribed tract of land unless made in compliance with the pertinent ordinances of the Village of Edina or with the prior approval of this Council as ma Motion for adoption of the resolution was second there were five ayes and no nays and the resol The Westerly 60 feet of Lot 13, Block 1, Crocker and Crowell's First Addition; WHENAS, said owner has requested approval of the Village of Edina of the convey- WHEREAS, it has.been determined that compliance with the Subdivision and Zoning NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved byi3ieVillage Council of -the Village of rovided for by these ordinances. Trustee MacMillan and on rollcall ATTEST: JLd &La VILLAGE CLERK 10/2/67 GALE KESLER GRANTED LOT DIVISION APPROVAL. Affidavit of Publication in the Edina Courier was presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Mr. Hite presented petition of Mr. Gale Kesler for lot division into three parcels of property loca'ted along the south side of Valley View Road just east of Dakota Trail. No comments being heard, Trustee Macyillan offered the following resolution as recom- mended by Planning Commission and moved its adoption: RE SOLUTION WHEREAS, Gale T. Kesler is the owner of certain parcels of land in the Village. - of Edina described as follows: Parcel A - That part of Lot 37, Auditor's Subdivision One Hundred Ninety- six, Hennepin County, Minnesota, lying east of a line drawn parallel with, at right angles to and 80 feet west of the East Line of said Lot 37. Parcel B - That part of Lot 37, Auditor's Subdivision One Hundred Ninety- six, Hennepin County, Minnssota, lying east of a line drawn parallel with, ' at right angles to and 170 feet west of. the East Line of said Lot 37; and lying west of a llne drawn parallel with, at right angles to and 80 feet west of the east line of said Lot 37. . - - Parcel C - That part of Lot 37, AuditorIs Subdivision One Hundred Ninety- six, Hennepin County, Minnesota, lying west of a line drawn parallel with, at right angles to and 170 feet vest of the East Line of said Lot 37; and WH?IREAS, said owner has requested approval of the Village of Edina of the con- WHEREAS, it has been determined that compliance with the Subdivision and Zoning veyance and ownership of the above described land as separate parcels, and regulations of the Village of Edina will create an unnecessary hardship and said tract of land as separate parcels does not interfere with the purpose of the Subdivision and Zoning Regulations as contained in the Village of Edina Ordinance Numbers 261 and 263-A;. NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the Village Council of the Village of Edina that the conveyance and ownership of the above described tract of land as separate par- cels is hereby approved and the requirements and provisions of Ordinance Nos. 261 and 263-A are hereby waived as to said division and conveyance, subject, however, to the provision that no further subdivision be made of the above described tract of land un- less made in compliance with the pertinent ordinances of the Village of Edina or with the prior approval of this Council as may be provided for by these ordinances. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seco call there were five ayes and no nays and the ATTEST : , BERTIL C. MONTEN GRANTED LOT DIVISION APPROVAL. Affidavit of Publication in the Edina CourIer was presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Mr. Hite presented petition of Mr. Bertil C. Monten for lot division of portions of Lots 2 and 3, Block 15, Normandale Addition as recommended by Planning Commission. No comments being heard, Trustee VanValkenburg offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION - WHEREAS, Bertil C, Monten is the owner of the Easterly 1/2 of Lots 2 and 3, Block 15, Normandale Addition, and the Easterly 1/2 of the above described lots to be further subdivided as follows: Parcel 1 - The North 81 feet of the East 1/2 of Lot 2, Block 15, Normandale Addition Parcel 2 - That part of the East 1/2 of Lot 2 lying South of the North 81 feet thereof, Block 15, Normandale and that part of the East 1/2 of Lot 3, lying North of the South 81 feet thereof, Block 15, Normandale Addition - . Parcel 3 - The South 81 feet of the East 1/2 of Lot 3, Block 15, Normandale Addition; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that compliance with the Subdivision and Zoning Regulations of the Village of Edina will create an unnecessary hardship and said tracts of land as separate parcels do not interfere with the purpose of the Subdivision and Zoning Regulations as contained in the Village of Edina Ordinance Numbers 261 and 263-A; NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the Village Council of the Village of Edina that the conveyance and ownership of the above described tracts of land as sep- arate parcels is hereby approved and the requirements and provisions of Ordinance Nos. 261 and 263-A are hereby waived as to said division and conveyance, subject, however, to the provision that no further subdivision be made of the above described tract of land unless made in compliance with the pertinent ordinances of the Village of Edina or with the prior approval of this Council as,mageprovided for these ordinances. 10/2/67 Motion for adoption of the resolution was there were five ayes and no nays and the resol ATTEST : VIKING HILLS I1 ADDITION GRANTED FINAL PLAT APPROVAL. the Edina Courier was presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on fila. by Planning Commission. moved its adoption: Afffdavit of Publication in Mr. Hite presented Viking Hills I1 Addition for final approval as recommended Trustee Johnson then offered the following resolution and RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT VIKING HILLS I1 ADDITION BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Edina, Minnesota, that- that certain plat entitled "Viking Hills I1 Addition," ptatted by Karl H. Krahl and presented at the Meeting of the Village Council of October 2, 1967, be and is.hereby Motion for adoption of the resolution was sec there were five ayes and no nays and the reso approved. .I ATTEST; CLAGRAMAR 111 FINAL PLAT APPROVAL CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 16. Upon being advised by the Clerk that improper publication had been made, Trustee VanValkenburg's motion setting public hearing for final plat approval was seconded by Trustee MacMillan and carried. OVERHOLT GEORGIA I1 ADDITION GRANTED PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL. Overholt Georgia I1 Addition for preliminary plat approval as recommended by Planning Commission. Trustee Johnson's motion for preliminary plat approva1;subject to'the-1 widening of, Shawpee Circle to conform to road dimensions set forth in the platting ordinance and subject further to all lots being served by the sewer and water facil- ities now being installed in the area, was seconded by Trustee VanValkenburg and carried. NEW EDINA LIBRARY BIDS AWARDED. Edina Library received in response to Advertisement for Bids published in the Edina Courier and Construction Bulletin on August 31, September 7 and September 14, 1967. Tabulation showed: For General Construction: Adolf'son and Peterson, Inc., low bidder at $300,700; Sheehy Construction Co. , second low bidder at $303,200; Bryan Construction, third low bidder at $305,000 and Bilt-Rite Construction, Inc., high bidder at $359,300. For Mechanical Construc*ion: Metropolitan Mechanical, Inc., low bidder at $63,655; laelan Company, Inc., second low bidder at $67,250; Capitol City Plumbing and Heating, third low bidder at $68,682., and Minnetonka Plumbing, high bidder at $69,900. For Electrical Construction: Hoffmann-Electric of MinneapolTs, Inc., low bidder at $40,835; Edina Electric Co,, second low bidder at $45,900; Reliable Electric Co., third low bidder at $47,750 and Central Electric Co., high bidder.at $51,272. For Landscaping: second low bidder at $5,728.50; Halla Nursery, third low bidder at $6,192.43; Minn- esota Tree, Inc., high bidder at $7,043.85. The Reverend R. Deane Postelthwaite, Chairman of the Library Committee, advised that a planned campaign is being conducted by Friends of the Library in an attempt to raise $50,000, which funds will make available certain desirable "extras" for the building. Mr. Hyde pointed out that approximately $10,000 has already been pledged. advised that all other funds are assured except for the $50,000 anticipated from the sale or lease of the present library site. the property. bidders, Adolfson and Peterson, general, contractor, Metropolitan Mechanical, mechan- ical contractor, Hoffman Electric, electrical contractor, Minnesota Valley Tree Service, landscape contractor, for a grand total of 410,746.50, was seconded by Trustee Courtney with Friends of the Library to be invited to.participate in the ceremony. Trustee John- son then offered the following resolu,tion commending the Library Committee for its eff- orts in behalf of the Library and moved its adoption: December 26, 1967 .) Mr. Hite presented - Mr. Hyde presented tabulation of bids for the new Minnesota Valley Tree, low bidder at $5,256.50; Helmer M. Greguson, Mr. Hite Negotiations are under way for sale of Trustee Johnson's motion granting award of bids to recommended low and carried. Formal ground breaking cerem,nies 6$ were then set for October. 6 at 4:30 pa., I (See correction in Minutes of \- - / 10/2/67 RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO EDINA LIBRARY COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the Edina Library Committee has worked over the past two years toward the construction of a new Library building in the Village of Edina, and questions concerning the construction site and building plans o€ the Library, and WREREAS, this Committee has diligently and tirelessly studied all aspects and WIIEREAS, bids have now been awarded and Ground Breaking Ceremonies set, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Council express its deep apprec- iation and the appreciation of the citizenry as a whole to each member of the Com- mitee for his civic interest and effort and for the outstanding new library which is now being made possible in great part due to the accomplishments of the Committee. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Trustee VanValkenburg and carried. CONTRACTS AWARDED FOR SANITARY SEWER 263, WATERMAIN 210 AND WATERMAIN 224. Mr. Hyde presented Tabulation of Bids received in response to Advertisement for Bids in the Edina Courier on September 14, and in the Construction Bulletin on September l4,'and 21, 1967. Tabulation showed Suburban Sewer and Water, Inc., low bidder for Water- main 210 (Propos.al A), at $18, 275.00, G. L. Contracting, Inc., second low bidder at $20,782.00, Peter Lametti Construction Co., third low bidder at $20,784.40, and Northdale Construction Co., IC., high bidder at $27,710.00. Engineer's estimate was presented at $22,000.00. Tabulation for Sanitary Sewer 263 and Watermain 224 (Proposal B) showed tied bid of Suburban Sewer and Water, Inc., low at $27,000.00, Horace Montgomery, low at $31,740.16, eer's estimate was to recommended low by Trustee Johnson second low at $29,141.00, Peter Lametti Construction Co;, third and Northdale Construction Co., Inc., high at $37,016.00. Engin- bidder in all cases, Suburban Sewer and Water, Inc., was seconded and carried. given at $33,600.00. Trustee VanValkenburg's motion for award" '. ERNST AND ERNST APPOINTED AUDITORS FOR 1967. Upon being advised that Ernst and Ernst has requested appointment as auditors for the Village of Edina for the year 1967, and being further advised by Mr. Hyde that previous services of Ernst and Ernst have been highly satisfactory, Trustee Johnson's motion for appointment of Ernst and Ernst as auditors for 1967 was seconded by Trustee MacMillan and carried. MINNEHAHA CREEK EROSION AND PLANT LIFE DESTRUCTION TO BE INVESTIGATED. advised Council that a letter had been received from the President of the Creekside Chapter of the Isaac Walton League complaining about soil erosion and destruction of plant life at Minnehaha Creek at Brookside Avenue. Mr. Hyde advised that it is his impression that all possible is being done by the contractor to protect creek prop- erty, but that he will look into the matter further. Mr. Hyde , * PETITIONS RECEIVED. and carried, the following petktions were accepted and ordered referred to the Engineering Department for processing: 1. Asphalt Street Surfacing - Dakota3Trail from Indian Hills Road to Valley View Road. 2. Permanent StreeE Surfacing, Concrete Curb and Gutter - Beard Place from Beard Avenue to West 63rd Street. Upon motion of Trustee MacMillan, seconded by Trustee Courtney - CAT CONTROL ORDINANCE REFERRED TO ATTORNEY. Mr. Hyde advised Council that a letter had been received from Mrs. Kenneth Cameron, 6212 Ashcroft Lane, requesting some form of cat control. cats.constitute a health hazard and reiterated her request that Council adopt a cat leashing ordinance. ordinance would be most difficult to enforce, and that he would not reGommend this course of action. Following considerable discussion, Trustee Johnson suggested the possibility of considering an ordinance by which cat owners could be prosecuted if their cat created a nuisance. In this situation, charges could be filed against the owner of ,a cat which was causing a p-articular nuisance. - then requested to draft an ordinancg'foz consideration at Council Meeting of October 16. THERNELL PROPERTP PURCHASE AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED. tails have been completed relative toCJpurchase of 27.86 acres in the Mud Lake area owned by Mr. Roy Thernell. payment to Mr. Thernell of taxes and special assessments payable in 1967. Final calculations on both taxes and special assessments will be made as soon as the division of the property occurs. Trustee VanValkenburg's motion approviqg purchase as previously approved with tentative closing date of October 4, 1967, was seconded by Trustee MacMillan and carried. Mrs. Cameron appeared at the meeting and stated that she feels that Mayor Bredesen repeated his belief that a licensing and leashing The Village Attorney was Mr. Hyde advised Council that de- He recommended payment of $88,188 in addition to the re- .Total cost -is estimated to be approximately $102,000. 10/2/67 PARCEL 6800 OF SEC. 32, T. 117, R.21 CONDEMNATION.PROCEED1NGS AUTHORIZED. vice of Rr; Hyae"th'at'off'ek:b'y-"the Village, bf $23,234 'ro'Mr; Larry KosoG was rejected for purchase of Parcel 6800, Sec. 32, T. 117, R. 21 which is needed by the Village for Mud Lake development, Mr. Hite advised that it is felt that the offer was sub- stantial and that a higher offer could not be justified. offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina Village Council that condemnation proceedings be Upon.ad- Trustee VanValkenburg then RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS commenced for Parcel 6800, Sec. 32, T. 117, R. 21. Motion for adoption of the resolution was call there were five ayes and no nays and ATTEST : %lLALU%d. &Yh Village Clerk 4 Village Clerk cdRcuhce&,&- Village Clerk CONFERENCE REPORTS as presented by Director of Public Safety and the Fire Chief were reviewed and ordered placed on file by motion of Trustee VanValkenburg, seconded by Trustee Courtney and carried. CSAH NO, 62 FENCE PLAN AFTROVED. Upon recommendation by Mr. Hite that fencing plans be approved for CSAH NO.. 62 between Tzacy Avenue and County Road 18, Trustee Mac- Millan offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION WHEmAS, plans for Hennepin County Project No. 6718 - S.P.2763-14 showing pro- posed alignment, profiles, grades, and- cross-sections, together with specifications and special provisions for the construction of County State Aid Road No. 62 within the limits of the Village as a County Aid Project have been prepared and presented to the Village: provisions be in all things approved. Motion for adoption of the resolution was se rollcall there were five ayes and no nays an NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED: That said plans, specifications and special alkenburg and on -_ ATTEST : .. STREET IMPROVEMENT BA-96 ASSESSMENT APPEALED. Frank Tupa, Jr,, has filed a Notice of Appeal relative to assessment of BA-96. matter has.been referred to the Village Attorney. PUMJ? REPAIRS APPROVED. Mr. Hyde advised Council that the well which was installed in the Wooddale Pumphouse in 1950 is in need of repair and that Layne-Minnesota had estimated cost of repair at $1,740. Trustee VanValkenburg's motion approving nec- essary repairs as recommended by Mr. Hyde was seconded by Trustee MacMillan and carried. Mr. Hyde advised Council that Mr. The ANIMAL CARE CENTER RELOCATION APPROVED. had recommended approval of the relocation of 'the Animal Care Center from 845 France Upon advice of Mr. Hyde that Chief Bennett Avenue North to 13216 Wayzata Blvd., Trustee MacMillan' s motion approving relocation was seconded by Trustee Johnson and carried. 1968 SALARY SCHEDULE APPROVED. offered the following resolution establishing 2968 salaries as follows and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHXNG.SCmDULE OF MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES FOR 2968 - Upon recommendation of Mr. Hyde, Trustee VanValkenburg BE IT RESOLVED that the maximum salaries and wages for Village employees for the year 1968 be established as follows: GENERAL ADMINISTRATION PER MONTH r Director of Finance and Treasurer - $1,325 Assessor 1,050 Deputy Assessors 700 Village Clerk 500 (A) Administrative Assistant 625 (A) Office Clerical-fiscal-secretarial: - Clerical I (6) 395 Clerical I1 (5) 430 Clerical III (5) 5 20 _'. - . 10/2/67 * $: 580 - 'Clerical Tv (1) Legal Prosecuting Attorney - Planning Technician Accountant-Auditor PUBLIC SAFETY POLICE* 500 7 75 600 (A) Director of Public Safety & Police Chief 1 , 325 85 0 Captains Sergeants 767 Detectives 742 Patrolmen 4 Years Service 704 *. - 3 -Years Service 662 (B) 2 Years Service 640 (B) 1Year Service 618 (B) First Year 568 (B) Dispatchers-Desk Clerks (Monthly) 500 Dispatchers-Desk Clerks (Hourly) 2.80 FIRE%* Chief 869 Assistant Chief 781 Lieutenants 742 Firemen 4 Years Service . 704 - 662 (B) 3 Years Service 2 Years Service 640 (B) 1 Year Service 618 (B) - F-irstYear 9 568 (B) Part- t he** $5.50 per call up to 2 hours, and $3.25 per hour thereafter. $2.80 per drill. %Wf the total compensation for members of the Police Department $30 a month shall be considered as payment for taking at least 30 hours off-duty training from the Fire Department in fire fighting techniques, for aiding in the extinguishing of fires and for qualifying for Red Cros^s first aid certificates. h-30 per month of the compensation paid firemen shall be considered as payment for such duties outside normal firemen's duties as may be assigned by the Village Manager. %*Wff-duty police and paid firemen responding to calls and drills shall be paid the same as part-time firemen. (A) - 1/2 of increase-January 1; 1/2 of increase-July 1. (B) - $20 per month will be added to each step for present employees until maximum rate is reached. ELECTION Judges- and Clerks Chairmen PARKS AND RFICREATION Director Program Supervisor Assistant Pool Manager (s) Concession Manager (s) Pool Cashier (s) Bathhouse - Concession Attendants (s) Swimming Instructor (s) Life Guards (s) Pool Maintenance (s) Baseball and Craft Supervisors (s) Baseball Assistants (s) . Hockey Coaches (s) Rink Attendants (s) Playground Leaders (s) Skating-Skiing Instructors (s) Park Keeper 111 . Park Keeper I1 Park Keeper I Golf Manager - Pro Golf Course Superintendent Golf Course Rangers, Starters, Cashiers, Lunch Counter Clerks Arena - Manager Arena - Assistant Manager Arena - Maintenance Supervisor Arena - Concession Manager Arena - Guards, Cashiers, Concession Attendants -Pool Manager (S) 0 1.50 per hr. 2.50 add. 1 , 000 825 465 415 2.00 per hr, 1.45 per hr. 1.10 per hr. 2.25 per hr. 2.15 per hr. 1.75 per hr. 1.75 per hr. 2.00 per hr. 1.60 per hr. 2.10 per hr. 5.00 Inst. C1. 415 6 75 605 542 625 725 685 . 605 605 500 2.25 per hr. 2.00 per hr. 10/2/67 LIQUOR STORES . Manager Assistant Manager Clerks - Regular Clerks - Part-time - Assistant Managers - Stores INSPECTORS Plumbing -. Building Deputy Inspector _- HEALTH Health Officer Sanitarian Director of Public Works and Engineering PUBLIC WORKS AND ENGINEERING $1,075 725 700 2.85 per hr. 2.40 per hr. 7 75 810 600 (A) - * 25 925 1,350 - Village Engineer Chief Engineering Aide - Engineering Aide IV Engineering Aide I11 Engineering Aide I1 Engineering Aide I Superintendent, Public Works - Superintendent, Water Foreman - (Street, Sewer, Water, Parks, and Mechanic) Office Clerk - Heavy Equipment Operators Light Equipment Operators - The following minimum rates ahall be paid: Heavy equipment operators - $595 monthly for not more than the first six months' service. - Light equipment operators - $545 monthly for not more than the first six months' service, Maintenance Man - $430 for not more than the first three months' service, and $465 monthly.during the fourth, fifth, and sixth months of service. I Mechanic - Mechanic's Helper - Janitor 1,025 - 835 . 720 - .660 - 575 - 500 - 1,025 865, 745 - 5 85 6 75 - 542 6 75. 605 5 60 Sewer-Water Utility Man 605 Starting rates may be 20% less for the first three months of service and 10% less for the second three months. (s) Seasonal (a) Motion for adoption of the resolution was sec call there were five ayes and no nays and Trustee MacMillan and on roll- n ATTEST : Village Clerk LEAF BURNING BAN REQUESTED. Because of the serious bronchial condition of Mrs. James A. Dahl, 4608 West 56th Street, a plea was made for adoption of an ordinance which would ban leaf burning. of leaves in her neighborhood in order to alleviate heavy smoke in the area. pointed out that other similar requests had been made and recommended that this service should not be performed in selective areas only, but rather Village-wide if at all. -Mayor Bredesen expressed great sympathy for Mrs. Dahl but pointed out that an air polu- -tion ordinance adopted by*Edina alone would do yary little good unless the same ordin- Mrs. Dahl- requested that the Village haul away accumulations Mr, Hite ance was adopted throughout the entire metropolitan area. should be taken by the Metropolitan Council. -ed that an air poluhion ordinance in the Village could set a precedent which would en- courage other Twin Cities Area communities to adopt similar ordinances. out that vacuum equipment suggested by Mrs. Dahl would cost approximately $10,000 and that this type of equipment does considerable damage to asphalt streets. son then moved that the Village send out a letter to residents within two or three blocks of the Dahl's property appealing to residents to refrain from burning their leaves and accepting the Dahl's offer to have the leaves hauled away. by Trustee MacMillan and carried. He suggested that this action Village Sanitarian, James Hensley, suggest- Mr. Hyde pointed Trustee John- I This was seconded ' - 10/2/67 216 .e.. _......- HARTZELL PROPERTY PURCHASE TO BE CONSIDERED. Upon being advised by Mr. Hyde that the Hartzell property at 49th and France Avenue is for sale and that it wouli be desirable for the Village to acquire this property in conjunction with possible 50th and France Avenue improvements, Trustee VanValkenburg's motion authorizsng negotiations for pur- chase of the property was seconded by Trustee MacMillan and carried. - VILLAGE ELECTION OFFICIALS APPOINTED. Officials, stating that the list is not quite complete. moved approval with authority to Clerk to make such additional appointments and replace- ments as are necessary to staff the polls. Motion was seconded by Trustee Johnson and carried. PRECINCT NO. 1 - Wooddale School - Wes. Marjorie Rossiter, Chairman, Marjorie McCall, Mrs. Jane Hawthorne, Mrs. Kathryn H. Kaiser, Mrs. Ann Bieter, Mrs. Jane'Rocheford, PRECINCT NO. 2 - Village Hall - Mrs, Marion Bailey, Chairman, Mrs. Doris Hartshorn, Mrs. Frances Sonnenberg, Mrs. Betty Hess, Mrs. Dorothea Obermeyer, Mrs. Helen Hall, Mrs. Mary Jane Bolrngren, PRECINCT NO. 3 - Southview Junior High School - Mrs. Audrey Berglund, Chairman, Mrs. Ruth Volk, Mrs. Ruth Zipoy, Mrs. Betty Tripp, Mrs. Sylvia Loheyde, Mrs. Betty Bentzen, PRECINCT NO. 4 - Concord Elementary School - Mrs. Eunice Carlson, Co-Chairman, Mrs, Yvonne Ford, CoPChairman, Mrs. Virginia Dash, Mrs. Florence Bahneman, Mrs. Dorothy Nonnweiler, Mrs. Joeie Korthof, Mrs. Helen Orrbon. PRECINCT NO. 5 Cahill Elementary School - Mrs. Lorraine Hasselquist, Chairman, Mrs. Geneva E. Smith, Mrs. Marion D. Lyons, Mrs. Anna Taggatz, Mrs. Joan Robb, Mrs. Eleanor PRI$INCT NO. 6. - Shepherd of the Hills Church - Mrs. Dorothy Richardson, Chairman, Mrs. Muriel Clauson, Mrs. Alice Swanson, Mrs. Jane Fleet, Mrs. Evelyn Jensen, PRECINCT NO. 7 - Edina Highlands Elementary School - Mrs. Adele Stewart, Chairman, MrS.- Myrtle Kiichli, Mrs. Grace Callaghan, Mrs. Ellen Juhl, Mrs. Margaret Borsch, Mrs. PRECINCT NO. 8 - Cornelia Elementary School - Mrs. Muriel Thomsen, Chairman, Mrs. Adele Olson, Mrs. Mavis Storrey, Mrs. June Dreher, Mrs, Catherine Kovar, Mrs. Ruth Jensen, PRECINCT NO. 9 - Morningside Municipal Building - Mrs. Janet Hyde, Chairman, Mrs, Shirley Dibble, Mrs. Elizabeth Anderl, Mrs. Edith Dudley. Clerk presented the following Roster of Election Trustee VanValkenburg then Thornton , ._ Henrietta Bartlett, - . I METROPOLITAN TRANSIT COMMISSION COMPENSATION OF VILLAGE MANAGER REFERRED TO ATTORNEY. Mr. Hyde presented a memorandum of his compensation and expenses incurred while serv- ing on the Metropolitan Transit Commission, asking Council for a determination as to possible method of reimbursement of a portion of these funds to the Village; of opinion was this is purely a legal matter. Trustee Courtney's motion that the Village Attorney be requested to determine the legal aspects in this regard was then seconded by Trustee MacMillan.and carried. ORDINANCE 51B-8 ADOPTED AT SECOND READING. provides for issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and for a Building Construction Codes Commission for Second Reading. Being advised by Mr. Whitlock that the words. "Building Official" are used in the Uniform Building Code rather than the terminology of "Building Inspector'l used in First Reading, Trustee Johnson offered the following ordinance and moved its adoption: Concensus - Mr. Hyde presented Ordinance 51B-8 which ORDINANCE EO. 51B-8 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 51B (BUILDING CODE) .. AS TO ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND AS TO APPEALS. THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF EDINA, :MINNESOTA. ORDAINS: Section 1. Section 4 of Ordinance No.-51B of the Village is hereby amended by adding thereto an additional paragraph reading as follows: ~ "(k) Paragraph (c) of Section 306 is amended to read as follows: - . "(c) Certificate Issued. After final inspection when it is found that the build- ing or structure complies with the gramisions of this Code, and after the Building Off- icial has received certifications from the State Electrical Inspector, the Cpief of the - Village's Fire Department, and the Villagets Public Health Sanitarian that the building- .or structure complies with all laws, ordinances and regulations which they are respect- ively charged with the duty of administering or enforcing, the Building Official shall issue a Certificate of Occupancy which shall contain the following: I - 1. The building permit number. 2. 3. The name and address of the owner. 4. 5. The address of the building, A description of that portion of the building for which the certificate is is sued . A statement that the described portion of the building comp.lies with the re- quirements of this Code for group of occupancy in which the proposed occupancy is classified. Be name of the Building Official." 6. 1 i 1012167 Sec. 2. "Sec. 5, Appeals to Building Construction Codes Commission. Any person who deems himself aggrieved by any order, requirement, permit, decision, refusal or determination made by the Building Official, the Chief of the Fire Department or the Public Health Sanitarian in the application or administration of the ordinances of the Village regu- lating construction, alteratipn, moving or demolition of buildings, the construction, installation, alteration or removal of plumbing, gas piping or equipment, water soften- ing or filtering equipment, 0-r the installation, alteration or removal of electrical wiring or equipment, may appe+ therefrom to the Building Construction Codes Commission created by Ordinance No. 53.': passage and publication. Motion for adoption of the ordinance was se- call there were five ayes and no nays and th Section 5 of said Ordinance No, 51B is hereby repealed and a new Section 5 is hereby adopted to read as follows: - Sec. 3. .This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its alkenburg, and on roll- ATTEST : LIONS CLUB COMMENDED FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO BRAEMAR PICNIC POINT. Mr. Hyde that the Edina Lions Club have been active over the years in improving Braemar Picnic Point, Trustee MacMillan offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: Upon being advised by RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO EDINA LIONS CLUB the aesthetic beauty of Braemar Picnic Point in supplying labor and funds to be used toward its development, and WHEREAS, Braemar Picnic Point has become a site which affords great pleasure to those who take advantage of its recreational facilities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Village of Edina, in behalf of the citizenry as a whole, do extend sincere gratitude:and appreciation to members of the Edina Lions Club for their civic interest and outstanding public service to the community. Motion for adoption of the resolution was second WHEREAS, the Edina Lions Club has contributed to the functional development and to rustee Cour ATTEST,: cd< &Yb Village Clerk UNDERGROUND WIRING-ORDINANCE HEARING SET for October 16 by motion of Trustee MacMillan, seconded by Trustee VanValkenburg and carried. IMPROVEMENT BONDS TO BE SOLD. Improvement Bonds on November 20, 1967, as recommended by Mr. Dalen was seconded by Trustee VanValkenburg and carried, Trustee MacMillan's motion approving sale of $2,000,000 SHELL OIL COMPANY REFERRED BACK TO PLANNING COMMISSION. Village Attorney Whirlock advised that in reviewing the proceedings of the Shell Oil Company Zoning request, he noted that the ressons for Planning Commission's recommendation for denial of the rezoning had not been formally set forth and filed with the Clerk. motion that the matter be referred back to Planning Commission for action as recommended by the Village Attorney was then seconded by Trustee Courtney and carried. Trustee MacMillan's MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED ADVISORY COMMITTEE SUGGESTIONS REQUESTED. Mr, Hyde advised that the Village had been asked to recommend names of individuals to serve on the Minne- haha Creek Watershed District Advisory Committee and requested that Council make recom- mendations for possible members. LIQUOR FUND REPORT AS OF JULY 30, 1967, was presented by Mr. Dalen, reviewed and ordered placed on file by motion of Trustee MacMillan, seconded by Trustee Courtney and carried. TREASWR'S REPORTS AS OF JULY 30 AND AUGUST 30, 1967, were presented by Mr. Dalen, reviewed and ordered placed on file by motion of Trustee Johnson, seconded by Trustee Courtney and carried. 10/2/67 CLAIMS PAID. Pre-Lid ‘and for confirmation -of pgynient ’of “acldi.tianal claims was seconded by Trustee Johnson and carried: Park Construction, Swim Pool, Golf Course and Arena, $7,340.90; Water Fund, $12,776.02; Liquor Fund, $30,314.66, Sewer Rental Fund, $233.61; Poor Fund, $4,940.00; Total, 782,167.45, and for confirmation of payment of the following claims: Motion of Trustee MacMillan for payment of the following claims asper General Fund, $25,195.71; Construction Fund, $1,366.55; Park, 9/19/67 Coffman Realty Company $100.00 General Fund 9/21/67 State Treasurer 142.00 Park Fund 9/22/67 Texaco, Inc. 1,434.73 General Fund 9/25/67 Jerry’s Super Center 276.20 Miscellaneous 9/25/67 Treasurer, City of Minneapolis 2,295.00 Water Fund - I The agenda’s business having been covered, Trustee VanValkenburg’s motion for adjourn- - ment was seconded by Trustee Johnson and carried. Adjournment at 9:40. , Village Clerk ...