HomeMy WebLinkAbout19671106_regularMINUTES OF THE REGULARMEETING OF THE
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1967
EDINA VILLAGE COUNCIL HELD AT VILLAGE HALL ON
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Members answering rollcall were Trustees Courtney, Johnson, MacMillan and VanValkenburg
who served as Mayor Pro Tem in the absence of Mayor Bredesen.
MINUTES of October 2 were approved as presented and minutes of October 16 were approved
as corrected by motion of Trustee Johnson. Trustee Johnson's correction was that with
respect to the underground wiring ordinances he had stated that "the owner of a 40,000
square foot commercial building now nearing completion will have underground services."
POST OFFICE AS PERMITTED USE IN OFFICE BUILDING DISTRICT CONTINUED.
Mr, Hite that a more comprehensive ordinance is being prepared relative to she Office
Building District, Trustee MacMillan's motion to continue on this hearing on Ordinance
261-155 until November 20 was seconded by Trustee Courtney and carried.
Upon advice of
ORDINANCE 263A-1 GRANTED SECOND R?ZADING.
calls for underground wiring in all new plats for second reading and recommended that
Ordinance-No. 261-153 be continued until a later date in order that the matter can be
further discussed with officials of Northern States Power. Trustee MacMillan's motion
to continue Ordinance No. 261-153 was seconded by Trustee Johnson and carried.
Johnson then offered Ordinance 263A-1 for Second Reading as follows :
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PLATTING ORDINANCE
Mr. Hite presented Ordinance 2638-1 which
Trustee
ORDINANCE NO. 2638-1
OF THE VILLAGE BY REQUIRING UNDERGROUND
INSTALLATION OF 'ELECTRIC AND TELEPHONE LINES
THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
Section 1. Sections 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 of Ordinance No. 263A (Platting
Ordinance) of the Village are hereby renumbered Sections 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 , respectively . -.
Sec. 2. Ordinance No. 263A is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section 5
"Sec. 5. Underground Installation of Electric and Telephone Wires. All new
reading as follows:
electric distrubtion lines (excluding main line feeders and high voltage transmission
lines), telephone service lines, and services constructed within the confines.of and
providing service to customers in newly platted areas shall be installed underground
unless the Council shall find, after study and recommendation by the Planning Commission,
that
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men t planned ;
hardship; or
installation of such lines unreasonable or impractical.
each of the utilities showing that the necessary arrangements-have-been made with the
utility for the installation of said facilities."
passage and publication.
filed with the Register of Deeds of Hennepin County.
(a) the placing of utilities underground would not be compatible with the develop-
(b) the additional cost of burying such utilities would create an undue financial
(c) unusual topographical, soil or other physical conditiohs make underground
The platter shall submit to the Planning Commission a written instrument from
Sec. 3.
Sec. 4.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its
Upon being made effective, a certified copy of this ordinance shall be
Motion for adoption of the ordinance was then seconded by Tr-ustee CoyzJney and on rell-
call there were four ayes and no nays and thdance B
PLANNED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT LOT COVERAGE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT GmED FIRST READING.
Affidavits of Publication and of Posting were presented by Clerk, approved as to form
and'ordered placed on file. Mr. Hite presented Ordinance No. 261-154 which increases
lot coverage in the Planned Industrial District to 45% or in cases where loading oper-
ations are completely enclosed in a building to 60%.
limit lot coverage to 30% of the lot area. In reply to a question of Trustee Johnson,
Mr. Hoisington replied that the Board of Appeals and the Planning Commission had both
recommended adoption of the ordinance because of the number of variances which have
been granted.
Present ordinance requirements
He pointed out that it is felt that inasmuch as a large number of
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variances are granted, ordinance requirements should reflect1 the practices of the
Planning Commission and ofithe Board of Appeals:*, Trustee<Johnson then offered Ordinance
No. 261-154 for First Reading as.recommended-by the Board of Appeals and the Planning
Commission as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 261-154
ORDINANCE OF TKE VILLAGE AS TO REGULATIONS
AN ORDINANCE*rAISENDING THE ZONING 1 -- . ... I ,
IN THE PLANNED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF EDINA,.MI"ESOTA, ORDAINS:
Section 1. Subparagraph (3) of subparagraph (b)-of paragraph 6 of Section 10
(Planned Industrial District) of Ordinance No. 261 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Village
of Edina as amended, is hereby further amended to read as follows:
any lot, tract or parcel of land three (3) acres or less in size may be covered
by buildings or other structures. Not more than 45% of the total area of any
lot, tract or parcel of land more than three (3) acres in size may be covered
by buildings or other structures, except that when the total building floor area
on a-site is contained within a single building, and when the total area used
for loading terminals, docks and berths is completely enclosed within the same
single building, a lot coverage of not more than 60% will be permitfed."
Section 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon
its passage and publication.
I "(3) "Lot Coverage. Not more than 30% of the total area of
LAGUNA DRIVE VACATION CONTINUED TO-NOVEMBER 20.
matter of the Laguna Drive vacation, stating that this street had been vacated in 1956,
but that the validity of this vacation had been questioned by Mr. Richard Crist, 6716
Point Drive, who has used the roadway to obtain access to the rear of his property.
Village Attorney Ifhitlock advised that in reviewing the case, his findings indicate
that unless the vacation was challenged immediately, it must be considered valid, and
recommended that the vacated street be blocked off. It was pointed out that if the
vacation is effective, the Village would not have access to Cornelia Point.
les Cox, attorney for Mrs. L. W. Haling, 4429 Laguna Drive, requested that the street
vacation be treated as an accomplished fact.
dispense with.any further consideration of the matter and that the Park Board determine
if access to Cornelia Point is of sufficient importance to instigate condemnation pro-
ceedings. Mr, Richard Crist then requested that the matter be continued in order that
his attorney have the opportunity to search for other opinions on similar circumstances.
Trustee Johnson then withdrew his original motion and moved that the matter be contin-
ued to November 20, and that the matter be referred to the Park Board to determine if
- the matter of access to Cornelia Point is of sufficient importance to instigate con-
demnation proceedings. Motion was seconded by Trustee Courtney and carried.
Mr. Hyde reviewed for Council the
Mr. Char-
Trustee Johnson moved that the Council
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BROOKSIDE AVENUE STREET VACATION APPROVED SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS, Affidavits of Publi-
cation and of Mailing were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed
on file.
side Avenue immediately north of T.H. 169 adjacent to Bob's Brookside Station and
parallel to the M.N. & S. Railroad tracks. He pointed out that Northern States Power
Company and the Minneapolis Gas Company have indicated that necessary easements have
not been received as yet and recommended that the vacation be contingent upon the re-
ceipt of these easements.
Mr. Hite advised Council that a request had been received to vacate Brook-
Trustee MacMillan then offered the following resolution and
moved its adoption: ..
RESOLUTION VACATING A PORTION OF
BROOKSIDE AVENUE - TJHEREAS, two weeks' published, posted and mailed notice of a Hearing to be held
on November 6, 1967, at 7:OO p.m., on the proposed street vacation 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 portion of Brookside Avenue,
all as plattedsand of record in the office of the Register of Deeds in and for Hennepin
County, Minnesota, be and is hereby vacated effective December 20, 1967, unless on or
before said date this resolution is amended, annulled or rescinded by the Village Coun-
cil: I All that part of Brookside Avenue lying between Highway 169-212 north to the
north line of Lot 49, Auditors Subdivision 176 extended east.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was sec
there were four ayes and no nays and the reso
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EASEMENT VACATION BETWEEN LOTS 5 AND 6, EDINA INTERCHANGE CENTER ADDITION APPROVED.
Affidavits of Publication and of Mailing were presented by Clerk, approved as to form
and ordered placed on file. Mr. Hite presented request of Metro U. S. Construction
Corporation for vacation of the-utility easement between Lots 5 and 6, Block 5, Edina
Interchange Center and stated that installation of utilities in the area had relieved
the need for this easement.
moved its adoption:
Trustee Johnson then offered the following resolution and
RESOLUTION VACATING STORM SEWER EASEMENT IN
EDINA INTERCHANGE CENTER ADDITION
WHEREAS, two weeks' published, posted and mailed notice of a Hearing to be held on
November 6, 1967, at 7:OO p;m., on the proposed vacation of the storm sewer 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, Henn-
epin County, Minnesota, that the following described storm sewer easement in the Edina
Interchange Center Addition as shown on recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minn-.
esota, be and is hereby vacated effective December 20, 1967, unless on or before said
date this resolution is amended, annulled or rescinded by the Village Council:
A strip of land ten feet (10') in width lying five feet (5') on each side of the
common boundary between Lots 5 and 6, Block 5, Edina Interchange Center, accord-
ing to recorded plat. thereof except the south ten feet (10') thereof.
SCENIC VIEW SECOND ADDITION EASEMENTS VACATED. Affidavits of Publication and of
Mailing were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file.
being advised by Mr. Hite that storm sewer easements in Scenic View Second Addition
were no longer necessary, Trustee Johnson offered the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
Upon
RESOLUTION VACATING STORM SEWER EASEMENT IN
SCENIC VIEW SECOND ADDITION
WHEREAS, two weeks' published, posted and mailed notice of a Hearing to be held on
November 6, 1967, at 7:OO p.m., on the proposed vacation of the storm sewer 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, Henn-
epin County, Minnesota, that the following described storm sewer easements in the
Scenic View Second Addition as shown on recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minn-
esota, be and are hereby vacated effective December 20, 1967, unless on or before said
date this resolution is amended, annulled or rescinded by the Village Council:
The N.E. 1/4 of the S.W. 1/4, Sec. 32, T. 117, R. 21, Hennepin County, Minnes-
ota, in the Scenic View Second Addition as described in Document No. 686660 on
file in the Register of Titles Office in and for Hennepin County, Minnesota;
and
The N.E. 1/4 of the S.W. 1/4, Sec. 32, T.117, R.21, Hennepin County, Minnesota,
in Scenic View Second Addition, as described in Document No. 3337076, recorded
in Book 2337,. Page 390 in the Office of the Register of Deeds in and for Henn-
epin County, Minnesota.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was
there were four ayes and no nays and the res
ATTEST :
Village Clerk
SCHLUTER ADDITION GRANTED PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL. Affidavits of Publication and of
Mailing were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Mr.
Hite presented Schluter Addition, a two lot plat located on the northwest corner of
W. 62nd Street and Arbour Avenue extended, for preliminary plat approval. No persons
were present to offer objections, whereupon Trustee MacMillan offered the following
resolution for preliminary plat approval as recommended by Planning Commission and
moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR
SCHLUTER ADDITION
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Edina, Minnesota, that that
certain plat entitled llSchluter Additiont1 platted by G. L. Schluter and presented at
the November 6, 1967, meeting of the Edina Village Council be and hereby is granted
preliminary plat approval,
Motion for adoption of the resolution was sec
call there were four ayes and no nays and th
ATTEST :
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M. P. JOHNSON'S PROSPECT HILLS GRANTED PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL. Affidavits of
Publication and of Mailing were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered
placed on file, Mr. Hite presented M. P. Johnson's Prospect Hills, a 58 lot plat
located east of Prospect Hills between Lee Valley Circle and Dewey Hill Road for
preliminary plat approval, stating that the plat conforms to all ordinance require-
ments and that Planning Commission has recommended approval. No questions being
for-thcoming, Trustee Courtney offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR
M. P. JOHNSON'S PROSPECT HILLS
BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina Village Council that that certain plat entitled I'M. P.
Johnson's Prospect Hills,'' platted by M, P. Johnson and presented at the meeting of
the Village Council of November 6, 1967, be and is hereby granted preliminary plat
approval.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was sec
there were four ayes and no nays and the reso
and on rollcall
VALLING'S SECOND ADDITION GRANTED PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL. Affidavits of Publication
and of Mailing were presented by Clerk, approved as to farm and ordered placed on file.
Mr. Hite presented Walling's Second Addition, located at the east end of Merilane loop
for preliminary plat approval. The two proposed parcels are odd-shaped and have only
20 feet and 40 feet of frontage on Merilane, If the plat is approved, it will be nec-
essary for the Board of Appeals to consider the variances for street frontage,
Commission has recommended approval subject to sites being served by sanitary sewer and
favorable action by the Board of Appeals.
resolution, subject to conditions noted, and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTIQN APPROVING PRELIMINARY tLAT FOR
WALLING' S SECOND ADDITION
BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina Village Council that that certain plat entitled "Walling's
Second Addition," platted by I?. L, Walling and presented at the meeting of the Village
Council of November 6, 1967, be and is ,hereby ,granted prel,iminary plat approval, sub-
ject, however, to bath lots being served by sanitary sewer and subject to street front-
age variance by Board of Appeals.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was sec lan and on rollcall
there were four ayes and no nays and the res
Planning
Trustee Johnson then offered the following
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I MIRROR LARES ESTATE (POHLAD ADDITION) PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL CONTINUED INDEFINITELY.
Affidavits of Publication and of Mailing were presented by Clerk, approved as to form
and ordered placed on file. Upon being advised by Mr, Hite that a new plat is being
prepared and that the devhper has requested that the matter be continued, Trustee
MacMillan's motion for indefinite continuance of the matter was seconded by Trustee
Courtney and carried,
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BECKSTROM ADDITION GRANTED FINAL PLAT APPROVAL. Affidavits of Publication and of Mail-
ing were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Mr. Hite
presented Beckstrom Addition, a two lot plat located adjacent to Bywood West and Inter-
lachen Country Club and north of Interlachen Blvd., for final plat approval as recom-
mended by Planning Commission.
following resolution and moved its adoption:
No comments being heard, Trustee Johnson offered the
RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
BECKSTROM ADDITION
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Edina, Minnesota, that
that certain plat entitled "Beckstrom Addition," platted by Emil J. Beckstrom and pre-
sented at the Meeting of the Village Council of November 6,.1967, be and is hereby
approved. P
NORDIC CIRCLE ADDITION GRANTED FINAL PLAT APPROVAL. Affidavits of Publication and
of Mailing were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file.
Mr. Hite presented Nordic Circle Additiqn, a.13 lot plat situated immediately north
of Creek Valley Road and west of Nordic Drive extended on property owned by the Edina
School District which meets all ordinance requirements. Trustee Johnson then Qffered
the following resolution for final plat approval as recommended by Planning Commission
as follows:
RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Edina, Minnesota, that
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NORDIC CIRCLE ADDITION
that certain plat entitled "Nordic Circle Addition," platted by Independent School
District No. 273 and presented at the Meeting of the Edina Village Council of November
6, 1967, be and is hereby approved.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Trustee MacMillan and on roll-
call there were four ayes and no nays and the r
DEEP WELL PmP REPAIR CONTRACT AWARDED.
received in response to Advertisement for Bids published in the Edina Courier on
October 26, and in the Construction Bulletin on October 26 and November 2, 1967. Tabu-
lat-ion showed Layne Minnesota Company low bidder at $3,099.56, Bergerson-Caswell, Inc.,
second low bidder at $3,310.00, McCarthy Well Company third low bidder at $3,790.08,
and Keys Well Drilling Company High bidder at $4,209.13. Trustee MacMillan's motion
for award to Layne Minnesota Company, recornended low bidder, was seconded by Trustee
Johnson and carried.
Mr. Hyde presented tabulation of four bids
CREEK VALLEY SCHOOL SITE WELL HIGHLY SATISFACTORY. Mr. Hite advised Council that the
new Creek Valley School site well is capable of pumping water at the rate of 1,500
gallons per minute.
GRANDVIEW FRONTAGE ROAD EXTENSION PETITION RECEIVED. Petition for extension of the
Grandview Frontage Road on the south side of Vernon Avenue between Enroth Addition
and the M. N. & S. Railroad tracks was presented and ordered referred to the Engineer-
ing Department for processing by motion of Trustee MacMillan, seconded by Trustee John-
son and carried.
SUNNYSLOPE STORM SEWER PETITION RECEIVED. A petition was received from Mr. Harlan B.
Strong in behalf of Mrs. Mildred Mann, 4805 Sunnyslope Road, requesting that the storm
sewer originally approved for the Sunnyslope area be installed. The petrtion was
ordered referred to the Engineering Department for processing by motion of Trustee
MacMillan, seconded by Trustee Courtney and carried.
MC CAULEY HEIGHTS 111 ADDITION ZONING CHANGE HEARING SET. Upon recommendation of Mr.
Hite, November 20 was set as hearing date for zoning change in McCauley Heights Third
Addition from R-1 Residential District to R-2 Multiple Residence District by motion of
Trustee Courtney, seconded by Trustee MacMillan and carried.
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VARIOUS LOT DIVISIONS HEARING DATES SET. Upon motion of Trustee Johnson, seconded by
-Trustee MacMillan and carried, November.20 was set for hearing date for the following
lot divisions as recommended by Mr. Hite: - 1. Dunn & Curry - Tract A, R.L.S. 679
2. G. W. Knowlton - Lot 2, Block 17, Normandale Addition
3. H. D. Davis - Lot 2, Block 12, Mendelssohn Addition
4. Bonn Holding Co. - Lot 2, Block 1, Edina Interchange Center
5, John N, Komarnitzky - Lot 1, Block 1, Fjeldheim First Addition
6. Alf Bergerud - Lots 3 and 4, Auditor's Subdivision 325
7. McAllister Court Apartments - Tracts A and C, R.L.S. 1214
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NINE MILE CREEK WEST R.L.S. PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL HEARING SET, as recommended by
Mr. Hite for November 20 by motion of Trustee Johnson, seconded by Trustee MacMillan
and carried.
VARIOUS FINAL PLAT APPROVAL HEARING DATES SET. Upon recommendation of Mr. Hite, Trus-
tee MacMillan's-motion setting hearing date of November 20 for final plat approval for
the following plats was seconded by Trustee Courtney and carried:
1.
2. Gleason 111 Addition
3. Arrowhead Ridge
4. Southdale Registered Land Survey
5,
Overholt Hills Georgia I1 Addition
Southdale Medical Building Registered Land Survey
CHARLES A. WRIGHT SLOPE EASEMENT APPROVED.
install the Indian Hills sanitary sewer it was necessary to obtain a slope easement
fromMr. Charles A. Wright, 7001. Valley View Road, and that the cost of the easement
would be charged to the Indian Hills improvements.
action taken by Village officials in obtaining the easement was seconded by Trustee
MacMillan and carried,
Mr, Hyde advised Council that in order to
Trustee Johnson's motion ratifying
BLOCKS 17, 18, 19, EMMA ABBOTT PARK ACQUIRED BY VILLAGE. Mr. Hyde advised that Blocks
17, 18, and 19, Emma Abbott Park, and the adjacent portion of thetold streetcar right-
of-way, are being deeded to the Village for flood control with free title by the dev-
elopers of the Brookside Apartments.
of-the property was seconded by Trustee MacMillan and carried,
EOT 9 WHITE OAKS SECOND AND LOT 1 VHITE OAKS THIRD TO BE ACQUIRED BY VILLAGE.
Hyde advised that Dr. Lawrence Larson, 47QO Tomes Road, has proposed to give these
two lots with taxes paid through 1966, to the Village. Mr. Hite recommended accep-
tance of acquisition of this land for ponding purposes.
indicate the value is $3500 for the two lots. In reply to a question of Trustee Mac-
Millan, Mr. Hite advised that there is no danger of water from this property flooding
adjacent dwellings.
Trustee Courtney's motion approving acceptance
I Mr,
He said Village tax records
Trustee Johnson's motion approving acceptance of the property was
. then seconded by Trustee Courtney and carried.
IXDUSTRIAL GASKET COMPANY PROPERTY DIVISION APPROVED SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY VILLAGE
ATTORNEY,
in,. Industrial Gasket Company has requested a building permit for a lot located on
Tract E in the Nine Mile Creek West R.L.S., preliminary plat approval for which is to
be considered at the meeting of November 20. Mr. Hite further advised that Bloomington
has already approved the portion of the subdivision which extends in its city limits.
Following considerable discussion, Trustee Johnson's motion that the land be determined
to be a buildable lot, provided an indemnity agreement approved by the Village Attorney
is executed, was seconded by Trustee Courtney and carried.
CHRISTMAS TREE LOT LICENSE FEES RAISED.
Village fee for license for Christmas Tree Lots is only $2.00, Trustee Johnson's
motion setting $10.00 as a license fee was seconded by Trustee Courtney and carried,
Mr. Whitlock will check into the feasibility of requiring a bond in the amount of $500.
TOWN TAXI COMPANY request to Statd PuBlic Service Commission for a rate increase in
fares between the Biltmore Hotel and the Airport was noted by Mr, Hyde who pointed out
that the Village is not affected by this increase.
HrkHite2dvised Council that in order to start digging before frost sets
,
Upon recommendation of Mr. Hyd; that the
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SHELL OIL COMPANY SUIT STATUS DISCUSSED. In reply to a question of Trustee Courtney
on the status of the Shell Oil Company suit, Mr. Whitlock advised that Mr. Rosen has
not moved to advance the case on the trial calendar,
would hire a? attorney to represent them in the matter but nothing further had been
heard from them.
Neighbors had advised that they
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MARJORIE L. AND THOMAS SULLIVAN SUIT against the Village was announced by Mr. Hyde
who advised that the suit was resultant from an accident involving one of the Village
squad cars. The matter has been referred to the insurance company and the Village
A t t orney .
HIGHWAY 169 STREET NAME CHANGE TO "VERNON AVENUE" HEARING SET. Upon being advised by
Mr. Hite Chat T.H. 169 has been turned back to the County and is no longer designated
as Highway 169, November 20 was set as hearing date for street name change to I'Vernon
Avenue" by motion of Trustee Courtney, seconded by Trustee MacMillan and carried.
GLEASON THIRD ADDITION ZONING HEARING DATE SET. Mr. Hite advised Council that Second
Reading of Ordinance 261-128 for rezoning request of Mr. Dean Akins for four lots in
Gleason Third Addition had been withheld pending final plat approval.
motion was then seconded by Trustee MacMillan and carried setting December 4 as hearing
date for Second Reading of Ordinance 262-1.28, rezoning of Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Block 1,
Gleason Third Addition from Open Development District to R-2 Multiple Residence District.
Trustee Johnson's
SIOUX TRAIL FOURTH ADDITION ZONING HEARING DATE SET. Mr. Hite advised Council that
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 261-137 had been withheld pending approval of plans,
watershed problems and plat for Lots 1 through' 13 and Outlot A, Sioux Trail Fourth
Addition.
Millan's motion setting hearing date for November 20 was seconded by Trustee Courtney
and carried.
He then recommended that hearing d&ate now be set, whereupon Trustee Mac-
HENNEPIN COUNTY LEAGUE MEETING REPORT.
that they had attended the Hennepin County League Meeting held on November 2 at which
Trustee MacMillan and Trustee Courtney advised
the function of the Metropolitan- Council were discussed. ~ They advised that it was
their impression that the Metropolitan Council has the power to make the final deter-
mination on zoning applications in anymunicipality. Mr. Hite advised that he believes
that the Metropolitan Council Would review and recommend only to resolve a problem if
two adjoining communities disagree on a given situation, pertaining to their common
boundary, Trustee Johnson's motion was then seconded by Trustee Courtney and carried
that Village Attorney whitlock determine the functions of the Metropolitan Council and
advise Council of his findings.
CAT CONTROL ORDINANCE CONTINUED. Mr. Hyde presented Ordinance No. 35 providing for
control of cats as continued from Council Meeting of October 20. Discussion ensued
as to the method of notification of the owner of a cat declared to be a nuisance. A
gentleman residing at 5095 Windsor Avenue, reguested that Council take no action on
the proposed ordinance due to the fact that cats hold down the rodent population in
the Village and that he would not want to be bothered with a misdemeanor charge because
of his cat. He suggested that people who are bothered by cats could spray their prop-
erty with some type of animal repellant.
more unenforcable than the dog control ordinance, Trustee MacMillan moved to table the
ordinance. The motion died for lack of a second.
discussion of the ordinance be continued to meeting of November 20, which motion was
seconded by Trustee,Johnson and carried with Trustee MacMillan voting "nay."
VALLEY VIEW ROAD - TRACY AVENUE STREET SIGNS TO BE REVISED. Trustee MacMillan men-
tioned that the confusion caused by inadequate street signs in the area of Valley View
Road and Tracy Avenue has still not been alleviated. . It was decided that arrows shoa
be placed at the intersection where cars leave the Crosstown Highway which would point
to both Tracy Avenue and to Valley View Road.
Stating that this ordinance would be even
Trustee Courtney then moved that
SUBURBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY NURSING DISTRICT PARTICIPATION APPROVED.
by Mr. Hyde that the Suburban Hennepin County Nursing District participation must be
reaffirmed for 1968, Trustee Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its
adoption :
Upon being advised
RESOLUTION RELATING TO PARTICIPATION IN THE
SUBURBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY NURSING DISTRICT
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 145.08 and 145.12, provision
has been made for a public health nursing district in that portion of Hennepin County
outside the City of Minneapolis, and
been organized and has been in operation for several years, and
trict and to provide it with adequate funds for its proper operation
that this political subdivision continue to be included in the public health nursing
district of Suburban Hennepin County, organized on January 4, 1952: that it participate
in the benefits thereof; and that it agrees to support on an apportionment basis its
pro rata share of the cost of the administration of such district provided, however,
that for the period of January 1, 1968, through December 31, 1968, this cost shall not
WHEREAS, pursuant to such authority such a public health nursing district has
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary to continue the operation of such nursing dis-
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF the Village of Edina
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exceed 29%~ per capita on the basis of the last official census.
continue to participate in such nursing district on the basis hereinbefore specified
with all other poli.t;ical subdivisions adopting similar resolutions,
The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was se
Upon rollcall there were four yeas and no nays
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall be deemed an agreement to
Trustee Courtney,
I OVERNIGFlT STREET PARKING ORDINANCE DISCUSSED.
disposition of a suggested ordinance which would prohibit all overnight parking on
Village streets.
had been previously made and stated. that he would ask the traffic committee for a
recommendation for such an ordinance. ..
Trustee Johnson inquired as to the
Mr. Hite advised that he had not understood that this recommendation
HENNEPIN COUNTY WELFARE BUDGET QUESTIONED, Mr. James Hosmo, editor 'of the Edina Cour-
ier, asked Council's reaction to the fact that the Hennepin County Welfare.Budget is
presently 300% higher than ten years ago. Concensus of Council indicated that members
are all deeply concerned about any increase in County expenditures particularly in view
of the fact that every effort has been made to ho&d the Village budget to a mirmimnm.
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TREASURER'S REPORT as of September 31, 1967, was presented by Mr. Dalen, reviewed and
ordered placed on file by motion of Trustee MacMillan, seconded by Trustee Johnson and
carried,
LIQUOR REPORTS as of August 31 and September 31, 1967, were presented by Mr. Dalen,
reviewed and ordered placed on file by motion of Trustee MacMillan, seconded by Trustee
Johnson and carried.
RECREATION CENTER FUND as of September 30, 1967, was presented by Mr. Dalen, reviewed
and ordered placed on file by motion of Trustee Courtney, seconded by Trustee Johnson
and carried.
GOLF COURSE FUND as of September 30, 1967, was presented by Mr. Dalen, reviewed and
ordered placed on file by motion of Trustee Courtney, seconded by Trustee Johnson and
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carried.
SWIMMING POOL FUND as of September 30, 1967, was presented by Mr. Dalen, reviewed and
ordered placed on file by motion of Trustee MacEKllan, seconded by Trustee Johnson and
carried.
RELEASE OF COLLATERAL APPROVED FOR FIRST EDINA NATIONAL BANK.
Mr, Dalen that $175,000 collateral be released for the First Edina National Bank, Trus-
tee Courtney offered the;following resolution and moved its adoption:-
RESOLUTION RELEASING PLEDGE SECURITIES
Upon recommendation of
BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina Village Council approve the release of collateral
in the amount of $175,000 for the First Edina National Bank.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seco
there were four ayes and no nays and the resol
" I HEARING DATE SET FOR SANITARY SEWER P-264 AND FJATERMAIN P-225 IN NINE MILE WEST ADDITION.
Upon recommendation of Mr. Hite, Trustee Johnson offered the following resolution set-
ting hearing date of November 20, 1967, for Sanitary Sewer P-264 and Watermain P-225
proposed to be constructed in the Nine Mile West Addition and moved its adoption: - RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON
SANITARY SEWER P-264 AND WATERMAIN P-225
1,
the feasibility of the proposed Storm Sewer described in the form of Notice of Hearing
set forth below, and as to the estimated cost of such improvements, said report is here-
by approved and directed to be placed on file in the office of the Village Clerk.
2. This Council shall meet on Monday, November 20, 1967, at 7:OO p.m. in the Edina
Village Hall, to consider in public hearing the views of all persons interested in sail
improvements.
3. The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of the time, place and
purpose of said meeting to be published in the official newspaper once a week for two
The Village Engineer, having submitted to the Council a preliminary report as to
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successive weeks, the second of which publication is to be not less than three days
from the date of said meeting, and to mail notice to all affected properties in sub-
stantially the following form:
(Official Publication)
VILLAGE OF EDINA
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON
SANITARY SEWER #P-264
AND
WATERMAIN #P-225
EDINA VILLAGE COUNCIL will meet at the Edina Village Hall on Monday, November 20, 1967,
at 7:OO pa., to consider the following proposed improvements to be constructed under
the authority granted by Minnesota Statutes of 1961, Chapter 429. The approximate cost
of said improvements are estimated by the Village as set forth below:
ESTIMATED COST
1. CONSTRUCTION OF VILLAGE SANITARY SEWER AND
24 , 080.00
APPURTENANCES IN THE FOLLOWING:.
A. SANITARY SEWER #P-264 $105 , 5 65.00
West 78th St. from Cahill Road to Tract '!D"
Nine Mile West Addition
Tract "D" Nine Mile Vest Addition from
West 78th Street to 350' + or - South
On an Easement l€ne from Tract "D"
Nine Mile West Addition West 613'
CONSTRUCTION OF VILLAGE WATERMAIN AND
APPURTENANCES IN THE FOLLOWING:
A. WATERMAIN #P-225
2,
. West 78th St. from Cahill Road to Tract 'ID"
Nine Mile West Addition
Tract 'rD'l Nine Mile West Addition from - West 78th Street to 350' + or - South
On an Easement line from Tract "D"
Nine Mile West Addition West 613'
The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed sanitary sewer (P-264)
and Watermain (P-225) listed under 1-A and 2-A above includes all lots and tracts of
land within the Nine Mile West Addition.
Florence B. Hallberg
Village Clerk
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Trustee MacMillan and on roll-
call there were four ayes and no nays and th
Village Clerk
BIDS TO BE TAKEN FOR SANITARY. SEWER P-264 AND WATERMAIN P-225.
Mr. Hite that bids be taken on Monday, November 20, Trustee Johnson offered the follow-
Upon recommendation of
ing resolution and moved its adoption;
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS AND
DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR SANITARY SEWER P-264 AND WATERMAIN P-225 .
BF, IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE.COUNCIL, VILLAGE OF EDINA, MINNESOTA:
1. The plans and specifications for the proposed improvements set forth in the follow-
ing Advertisement for Bids form, heretofore prepared by the Village Engineer and now on
file in the office of the Village Clerk are hereby approved.
2.
tion Bulletin the following notice for bids for improvements:
The Clerk shall cause to be published in the Edina-Morningside Courier and Construc-
. (Official Publication)
VILLAGE OF EDINA.
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
SANITARY SEtmR #P-264
AND
WATERMAIN #P-225
BIDS CLOSE NOVEMBER 20, 1967
SEALED BIDS will be received and opened in the Council Chambers in the Edina Village -
Hall, 4801 W. 50th Street, at 11:OO a.m., Monday, November 20, 1967, and the Edina
Village Council will meet at 7:OO p.m. on Monday, November 20, 1967, to consider said
bids for the construction of Sanitary Sewer and Watermain. The following are approx-
imate quantities of major items:
SANITARY SEWER AND APPURTENANCES
613 L/F 12" V.C.P. 0-18' Depth
922 L/F 12" D.I.P. 14-28' Depth, Class 23
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-6
60
1
2000
1500
530
1090
1
3
Lump Sum
Each
V/F
Each c /Y
C/Y
L/F
L/F
Each
Each
Dewatering Cost
Standard 0-8' Manholes
Duplex Sewage Pumping S ation & Wet Well - 400 G.P.M.
1" to 1%l1 Rock
Sand-Gravel Fill
WATERMAIN AND APPURTENANCES
12" Ductile Watermain
8" Ductile Watermain
12" Gate Valve and Manhole
Extra Manhole Wall .L
I Standard Fire Hydrants
IJork must be done as described in plans and specifications on file in the office of
the Village Clerk,
(by check). Said deposit to be returned upon return of the plans and specifications
with a bona fide bid.
cash deposit, bid bond or certified check payable to the Village Clerk in the amount
of at least ten (10) percent of amount of base bid.
to reject any or all bids,
BY ORDER OF THE EDINA VILLAGE COUNCIL.
Plans and specifications are available for a deposit of $25.00
No bids will be considered unless sealed and accompanied by
The Council reserves the right
FZorence B. Hallberg
Village Clerk
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seco
call there were four ayes and no nays and the
CHLORINE ALKALI PRICE FIXING DISCUSSED. Mr. Whitlock adx-sed Council that the maxi-
mum bill for suit in regard to the chlorine alkali price fixing matter P70Uld amount
to $300 and recommended that if the matter is not settled that the Village enter into
the suit with other municipalities through the Attorney General's Office,
concensus was that the Village cooperate with other municipalities in any action taken,
MORNINGSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD STORM SEVER NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUING. Mr , Hite advised Council
that negotiations with the cities of Minneapolis and St. Louis Park appear to be pro-
gressing favorably.
General
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CLAIMS PAID,
payment of the following. claims as per Pre-List:
Motion of Trustee EiacMillan was seconded by Trustee Courtney for the
General Fund, $34,040.27;
Construction Fund, $11,922.66; Park, Park Construction, Swim Pool, Golf Course
and Arena, $30,664.26; Water Fund, $10,702.94; Liquor Fund., $303,151.66; Sewer
Rental Fund, $533.94; Improvement Fund, $18,577.29; Total, $409,593.02, and
-for confirmation of payment of the following Claims:
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State Treasurer $ 204.00 Park Fund
Po s tma s t.er .. 500.00 General Funds
Postmaster 600.00 General Funds
Suburban Newspapers, Inc. 226.00 Gener a1 Funds
Treasurer -.City of Minneapolis 2,564-25 Misc. Funds
Continental Safety Equipment 89 , 68 Misc. Funds
Black Top Service 3,689.03 Misc. Funds
American Research Corporation 519.99 General Funds
Commissioner of Taxation 5,360.73 Misc. Funds
Ronning' s Golf Supply 7.00 Golf Course
SanFax Corporation 406.35 Misc; Funds
Arnold Business Forms 516.10 Misc. Funds
Gordon Bowen, Cust. of Charge Fund 700,OO Arena
Joseph Vesely in trust for Gleeson, etc. $20,526.81 Park Const.
Title Insurance Co. of Minnesota 26.95 Park Const.
Title Insurance Co. of Minnesota 25.85 Park Const.
Hennepin County Treasurer 5,860.77 Park Const.
Hennepin County Treasurer 2,369.15 Park Const,
Jos. C, Vesely for John M. Wright et a1 1,000,OO Park Const,
Coffman Realty Company 22,500.00 Park Const.
N.W, Bel4 Telephone Co. - I, 305 , 12 Mise. Funds
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The agenda's business having been covered, Trustee Courtney's motion for adjournment
was seconded by Trustee MacMillan and carried. Adjournment at 8:55 p.m. .
Village Clerk