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MINUTES OF THE REGULARMEETING OF THE
EDINA VILLAGE COUNCIL HELD AT VILLAGE HAI;L ON
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3,. 1969
Members answering rollcall were Councilmen Courtney, Johnson, Shaw and VanValken-
burg who served as Mayor Pro Tem Zin-the a6sence:oZ Mayor**Bredesen.
MINUTES of January 6, 1969, were approved as submitted by motion of Councilman
Shaw, seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried, with Councilman Johnson abstain-
ing because he had been absent from that meeting.
DENS 1 AND 2, VEBELOS SOUT TROUP 123 WELCOMED. A cordial welcome was extended to .
members of Dens 1 and 2,- Webelos Scout Troup 123, from Shepherd of the Hills
Church who were in attendance with their Scoutmaster, Mr. Russell Moore. I
ORDINANCE NO. 261-177 GRANTED TIEST READING,
by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file.
Council that it is proposed to eliminate'the Light Industrial District which has
a height restriction of 40 feet and which it is felt has now outlived its use-
fulness. The Plapned Industrial District to which these properties are proposed
to be classified has many more restrictions than the Light. Industrial D.istrict.
Mr. Hoisington presented the following parcels fb? rezoning which are the only
areas in the Village which are now zoned Light Industrial District.
1. Hilldale Lumber Company., llr.. Hoisington advised that the Hilldale Lumber
Company property is located on Cahill Road at West 78th,Street and that the area
is completely surrounded by Planned Industrial District except on the West and
that there is a proposal pending for Plqnned Industrial zoning on that property.
He advised that no objections had been received and that Planning Commission has
recommended approval. Mr. Robert E. Rutledge, President of Hilldale Lumber
Comp3iiy'twas'aCIvZsed - _--- - __-- Fhaf --- +e,would be able to continue in businp? as a %on-
conforming use", and that this would also be true if he should sell his business.
2. I?. 70th Street and Cahill Road Area, Mr. Hoisington advised that this area
is surrounded on the East, West and South by Planned Industrial District with
R-2 and R-3 zoning to the North, and recommended Planned Industrial zoning tn
accordance with Planning Commission. recommendation,
^advised that no objections had been received,
3.
V', &i'd fb; BloCk 3'; -Gra~&ZdiG Hei~hes''Add~tS3d Eo '&2* Comme?c$all'flisbrict, the
p?opez?kg"f&ich iFes aTong Efiel railroakl tricks 2orth 'and- Soukh bf Eden Avenue to
Pfanned Industrial District, and the strip of land east of the tracks and on
the west side of Our Lady of Grace Church property to R-1 District.
ton noted that Mr. Innis IlacPherson of the Minneapolis, Northfield and Southern
Railroad had requested that the boundry coincide with the east right-of-way line
of the tracks, rather than the centerline as advertised, and recommended that
Council comply with this request.
4. Pederson Dairy Property.
rezone the Pederson Dairy Property to R-3 Residential District from Light Indust-
rial, since this would seem to be the logical use for this property, but that in
view of the apartment building moratorium, he questioned if Office Building
zoning might be more appropriate. Village Attorney Whiclock noted that the
apartment building moratorium could be wai!ved, but that this action would set an
undesirable precident.
z0nedi.n a classification as sim$Iar to the existing classification as possible.
Mr. James I?. Tholen, 603 IJashington Ave. S., was assured that the property under
discussion includes oxly the Pederson Dairy property,
motion that the Pederson Dairy property koning be continued until the next meet-
ing so t'hat the deed restriction on the property can be studied and so that it . can be determined if a specific use has been requested, was seconded by Council-
may Courtney and carried. Councilman Johnson then offered the following ordi-
nance for First Reading, stipulating -that the boundary request of the Minneapolis, .
Northfield & Southern Railroad be aFp+ted:
Affidavits of Notice were presented
Mr. Hoisington advised
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Mr. Hoisington further I Grandview Area. Mr. Hoisington advised that it is proposed to zone tots 7;-8,
r: -7
Mr. Hoising-
Mr, Hoisington advised that .it is proposed to
Mr. Whitlock further-recommended that the property be
Councilman Johnson's
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. ORDINANCG NO. 261-177
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
(NO. 261) BY RECLASSIFYIJfG PROPERTIES IN
THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DESTRICT AS PROPERTIES IN
CONMF.RCIAL DISTRICT C-2 AND PLANNED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
THE VIUGE COUNCIL OF THE VIWE OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: - Section 1. Paragraph 3 (Boundaries) of Section 9 (Commercial District), of
Ordinance No. 261 of revised ordinances.of the Village of Edina, is hereby
amended by adding the following sub-paragraphs:
District (2-2:
(25) All of Lot 1 and all of Lots 20, 21 and 22 except the West 60 feet
thereof, Block 2, Grandview Heights Addition.
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i (26) Lots 7, 8, 9 and 10, Block 3, Grandview Heights Addition.
Section 2. Paragraph 2 (Boundaries) of Section 10 (Planned Industrial
District), of Ordinance No. 261 of revised ordinances of the Village of Edina,
is
upon
hereby amended by adding the following subparagraphs:
Planned 1ndustrial.District:
(x) Lots 2 through 19, Block 2, Grandview Heights Addition, and the
miscellaneous tract of land immediately south of said Block 2 and
north of Eden Avenue.
The Vest 300 feet of a strip of land 600 feet wide extending from
Eden Avenue to the southern line-'of Section 28, the center line of
said strip being the main line track of the Minneapolis, Northfield
& Southern Railway, and that portion of the East-300 feet of said
strip described as follows: Beginning on the East line of the
Minneapolis, Northfield & Southern Railway right-of-wag at its
intersection with the South line of Eden Avenue thence Northeasterly
120 feet along the South line of Eden Avenue; thence South 2' 33'
East 748.5 feet; thence West 193.2 feet to the railroad right-of-
way; thence Northeasterly along the East line of the railroad right-
of-way to the point of beginning and also including the easterly
half of the Minneapolis, Northfield 6 Southern Railroad right-of-way.
The East 125 feet of the West 280 feet of Govt. Lot 8, measured
along the North line thereof and lying North of Eden Avenue, and that
part of Govt. Lot 8 lying East of West 280 feet thereof and West of
Brookside Avenue and North of Eden Avenue, all in Section 28, Township
117, Range 21.
That Tract of Land situated in Section 28,'Township 117N, Range
21W, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of
Government Lot Eight; thence North 925 feet to centerline of Eden
Avenue; thence Northeasterly along said centerline 246 feet to a
point 221.8 feet East at right angles from West line of Lot Eight;
then South 259.4 feet parallel with West line of Lot Eight; then
Southerly 796.4 feet to a point in the South line of Lot Eight
distant 246.8 feet East from beginning; then West 246.8 feet to
beginning, except road.
That part of the NE 114 of the NE 1/4 lying Southerly of County Road
No. 28 and Easterly of the railroad right-of-way, Section 8, Town-
ship 116, Range 21.
That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of
Section 8, Township 116 North, Range 21 West of Principal Meridian
lying East of County Road No. 28 and North of State Highway No. 5.
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately
(y)
(2) .
(aa)
(bb)
(cc) Lots 1 and 2, Block, Amundson's Terrace.
(dd)
Se'ction 3.
its passage and publication.
MENDELSSOHN ADDITION HALLOUIST-REPLAT APPROVAL CONTINUED.
mendation of Mr. Hoisington, Councilman Shaw's motion that consideration of
final plat approval of Mendelssohn Addition Hallquist Replat be continued to
February 24, 1969, was seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried.
BA-114, BA-134 AND C-99 BIDS AWARDED. Hr. Hyde presented tabulation of six bids
received in response to Advertisement for Bids published in the Edina Sun on
January 9 and in the Construction Bulletin on January 9, 16 and 23, 1969. It
was noted that while mt specifically mentioned by number in the Advertisement
fok Bide, the proposal also included the materials and installation for Street
Improvement C-99. Tabulation showed Bury and Carlson, Inc., low bidder at .
$263,468.50, Black Top Service Co. at $270,274.50, Matt Bullock Contracting Co.,
Inc., and Don Anderson Excavating Co., Inc., at $284,458.00 and Marvin Rehbein
Landscaping, Inc., high bidder at $303,861.00. Engineer's estimate was given
at $273,336.50. Councilman Courtney's motion awarding bid to recommended low
bidder, Bury and Carlson, Inc., was thereupon seconded by Councilman Johnson
and carried.
Upon the recom-
CRESCENT DRIVE STREET IMPROVEMENT PETITION RECEIVED. Upon being advised that
a petition has been received for permanent street surfacing and concrete curb
and gutter for Crescent Drive between Countryside'Road and Benton Avenue,
Councilman Courtney's motion referring the petition to the Engineering Department
for processing was seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried.
LOT 5, BLOCK 1, SAVORY ADDITION DIVISION REJECTED. Mr. Hoisington advised
Council that a request had been received from Mr. W, S. Grove to divide the
South.135 feet of Lot 5,.Bloc$ 1, Savory Addition, which is located South of the
Crosstown Highway, West of Ridgeview Drive and North of Whiting Avenue. He ..
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noted that Planning Commission has recommended denial since there is no access
to the northerly portion of the lot except through an easement'across Lot 1 and
because the north portion cannot be built upon belause it is too low and it is
impossible to install sewer and water in the property. Follotdng some discussion,
Councilman Shaw's motion that Council concurs with the recommendation of the Plan-
ning Commission was seconded by Councilman 3ohnson. and carried,
METRO U. S. ZONING FEE ADJUSTMENT CONTINUED.
U, S. had been charged $900 in zoning fees in March, 1968.
to amend the ordinance to limit zoning fees to $200.
burg suggested that this discussion is premature inasmuch as the ordinance
amendment has not been adopted and also questioned whether or not this refund
should be made retroactively.
to the next meeting was seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried.
FEBRUARY 24,2369, set as next Meeting date, rather than February 17, was moved
by Councilman Shaw, seconded by Co&ncilman Courtney and cairied.
Mr. Hoisingzon advised that Metro
It is now proposed
Mayor Pro Tem VanValken-
Councilman Johnson's motion continuing the matter
TONKA KENNELS TO CONTINUE ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES. Mr. Hyde recalled to Council
,that on December 2, 1968, complaintis were received from Mrs. John L. Mortison
At that
time the matter had been continued to this meeting so ;hat Council would have
the opportunity to make unannounced inspections of the Kennel facilities. Mr.
B. Tim Taylor of Metropolitan Kennels had sent a lettFr withdrawing his bid of
November 18, 1968,
advised that he has sent copies of the report of the State Sanitary Board which
indicates that the Board finds the kennels suitable for dog catching facilities,
and assured Council that Tonka Kennels take all possible precautions with animals
in their charge. Nr. Hyde advised that he had checked wi;h neighbors in the area
and did not find any complaints on the care?given anjmals.
visited the kennels and found everything to his satiscaction, Councilman Shaw
moved that no action be talten,:sZnce the contract contirpes unless cancelled,
Motion was seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried.
' and from Pet Haven, Inc., of Minnesota relative to the care of animals.
Mr. Nilliam Rosen, attorney representing- Tonka Kennels,
Noting that he had
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION DISCUSSED.
received memos indicating alternatives of actionbhthat could be taken in regard
to garbage collection.
of the Village as to how the 'collection of garbage and trash should be handled
and reviewed the type of service available in other municipalities.
Dpry of Lake Harriet and Edina Sanitation advised that he would like to continue
to serve his present customers and that he would object to dividing the Village
into districts. Efe also fold Mr. Hyde that he does not advocate sesidents*plac-
ing their refuse dn the curb for pick-up except in an emergency such as has just
occurred, ' Mr. James Tholen, 603 Washington Ave. S., compldined' about the
service of Edina-Morningside Sanitation, whereupon Mr. Robert Sloan said that his
trucks were'now on.schedule and left the meeting.
Metropolitan Council is presently studying the problem of refuse collection and
that ultimately there will have to be come type of governmental control. Mr. :.
Larry Weidt, President of South Garden Asaociation, and Mr. Richard-Olson, 5712
Zenith Avenue S, , expressed opposition 'to #the proposed plan of dividing the
Village into districts, Mr. Harry Bright, an employee of Lake Harriet and Edina
Sanitation, said that within two months his company could handle all of the col-
lection in the Village. Councilman Courtney pointed out that any collector
could negotiate for-any number of districts he wished, He then moved that Mr.
.Hyde make concrete recommendations for consideration at the next meeting, with
a view to licensing haulers by dist@cts,.and that garbage haulers be advised
that the matter will be discussed. "Motion was seconded by Copncilman Johnson and
carried. I.
FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT COMMENDED.
of the Edina Fire Department for 1968, whereupon Councilman Johnson's motion
commending the report was seconded byCouncilman Courtney and unanimously carried.
APPOINTIBNT OF PLANNING COMblISSION, PARK BOARD AND BOARD OF APPWS MEMBERS*
CONFIRMED. Mr. Hoisington advised that as'requested by Mayor Bredesen he had
contacted members of the Planning Commission, the Park Board and the Board of
Appeals whose terms of office were expiring and that all had agreed to serve
another term. Councilman Johnson's motion confirming the appointments for the
next three years of Messrs, Robert A, Huelster and George J. Nugent to the Plan-
ning Commission, of Doctors I<. Paul Carson, Jr. and J, A. Jackson and Mr. H.
Mr. Hyde recalled to Council that they had
Mr..Hyde read different op3nions expressed by residents
Mr. Ed
Mr. Hyde advised that the
Mr, Hyde presented the Annual Report
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Robert Diercks to the Park Board and Messrs. George J. Nugent, Lawrence FrJ.
Rixe, James VanValkenburg and Frank J. Tupa (Alternate) to the Board of Appeals
was seconded by Councilman
.
Courtney and carried.
BIDS TO BE TAJEN FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS.
Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved. its adoption:
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS AND DIRECTING ADVER-
Upon. the recommendation of Mr. Hyde,
RESOLUTION APPROVIW PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
TISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR SANITARY SEWERS NOS. 278, 279 AND 281
WATERMAINS NOS. 236.. 237 AND 240
GRADING AND GRAVELING C-98 AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS BA-127 AND BA-136
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL, VILLAGE OF EDINA, MINNESOTA:
1.
the following Advertisement for Bids forms, heretofore prepared by the Village
Engineer and now on file in the,office of the Village Clerk are hereby approved.
2, The Clerk shall cause to be published'in the Edina Sun and Construction
Bulletin the following notices for bids for improvements :
The plans and specifications for the proposed improvementsset forth in
(Official Publication)
VILLAGE OF EDINA
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
*&IVERTfSEI$"X FOR BIDS
SANITARY, SEWERS fk278, 9279 AND #281
WATERMAINS # 236, 8237 AND #240
GRADING AhD GRAVELING #C-98 . BIDS CLOSE FEBRUARY 28, 1969
SEALED BIDS will be received and opened in the Council Chambers in the Edina
Village Hall, 4801 I?. 50th Street., 'at 11:OO a.m., Friday, February 28, 1969,
and the Edina Village Council will meet at 7:OO p.m. on Monday, March 3, 1969,
to consider said bids for the construction of Sanitary Sewers, Watermains and
Grading and Graveling. The following are approximate quantities of iiajor
items :
118 L/F 10'' D.I.P. 0'-14' Depth, Sanitary Sewer
1830 L/F 9" V.C.P. 0'-14' Depth, Sanitary Sewer
500 L/F 6'' V.C.P. 0'-10' Depth, Sewer Services
9 Each, Standard Manholes
3000 C/Y Common Excavation
7000 S/Y 6'' Class 5 Gravel
400 C/Y Rock
250 L/F 12" Watermain
1790 L/F 6" Watermain
4 Each, Hydrants
2500 C/Y Embankment Material
Work must be done as.described in plans and specifications on file in the
office of the Village Clerk. Plans and specifications are available for a
deposit of $25.00 (by check).
plans and specifications with a bona fide bid. No bids will be considered
unless sealed-and accompanied by 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 bLd.
BY ORDER OF TIE EDINA VILLAGE COUNCIL.
Said deposit to be returned upon return of'the
The Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Florence B. Hallberg
Village Clerk
(Official Publication)
VILLAGE OF EDINA
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
PERMANENT STREET SURFACING AND CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER
IMPROVEMENTS NOS. BA-136 AND BA-127
BIDS CLOSE FEBRUARY 28, 1969
SEALED BIDS will be received and opened in the Council Chambers in the Edina
Village Hall, 4801 I?. 50th St., at 11:OO a.m., Friday, February 28, 1969, and
the Village Council will meet at 7:OO p.m. on Monday, March 3, 1969, to con-
sider said bids for the construction of Permanent Street Surfacing and Concrete
Curb and Gutter. The following are approximate quantities of major items:
PERMANENT STREET SURFACING AND COMCRETE CURB AND GUTTER
INPROVEMENT NO. BA-136 AND IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-127
5,600 C/Y Common Excavation
13,000 S/Y Class 5 Gravel, 6" thick
10,000 S/Y 2'' Bituminous Paving
35,000 S/Y 5%'# Bituminous Surfacing
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850 S/Y Portland Cement Concrete Drivsway Paving
16,900 L/F B.6-24 Curb
4,WO L/F B6-18 Curb
5,000 J/Y Sod
Work must be done as described in plans and specifications on file in the
of-fice of the Village Clerk.
deposit of $25.00 (by check).
plans and specifications with a bona fide bid.
less sealed and accompanied by 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.
BY ORDER OF THE EDINA VILLAGE COUNCIL.
Plaqs and specifications are available for a
Said deposit to be returned upon return of the
No bids will be considered un-
The Council reserves the right .to reject any or all bids.
Florence B. Hallberg
Village Clerk
Motion for adoption of the resolution was s
rollcall there were four ayes and no nays
ATTEST:
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CROSSTOWN HIGHJAY LIGHTING PLANS APPROVED. Mr. Hyde presented pictures of
50 foot standards with 1,000 watt mercury lighting units, designed by Northern
States Power Company to be used by Hennepin County Highway Department as a
part of the proposed Crosstown Highway lighting system.
to a letter from Mr. R, A. Eller of Northern States Power which enumerated
reasons for higher mounting, heights of lighting units and discussed thd quest-
ion of spillage from these brighter lights and taller mountings. Mr. Hyde
advised that he is particular concerned about spillage of light between
France Avenue and T.H. 100 because of the dwellings which front on the Cross-
town Highway. In reply to Councilman Johnson's statement that these proposed
lights might be satisfactory in open areas. butthat hewould oppose their use
in a populated area, Mr. James E. Regan fromNorthern States Power Company
said that uniformity 6f light is most important in eliminating driving fatigue
and that it is the recommendation of the Texas. Transportation Institute at
Texas A. and M. University that all highways be as light as daylight. Council-
man Johnson noted that it is significant to him that the Bureau of Roads has
not changed its standards as yet to include this type of lighting and that
there is a difference in interstate highways in the country and the Cross-
town Highway where houses fron within fifty feet of the highway.
noted that the Testing Transportation Institute does the testing for the,
Bureau of Public Roads and that this plan is safer for traffic because fewer
light standards would be needed and that it has been found that the higher
lights cause less glare on highways. He also added that spillage of light can
be somewhat controlled by shielding and advised. Council that 40 foot standards
with 4-00 watt mercury units are presently used on Highway 35W north of Lake
Street.
to notice the lights, they would not be able to notice the difference be-
tween the two types of lights. Following considerable discussion, Council-
man Courtney's motion that Council accept the advise of experts and approve
the plan as proposed by Hennepin County Highway Department, with the under-
standing that Northern States Power qill do everything possible to shield
lights if reasonable complaints are received, was seconded by Councilman Shaw
and carried, with Councilman Johnson voting "nay".
He called attention
.
Mr. Regan
He further said that while houses along the highway would be able
JOHN NEE CASE TO GO TO HEARIhG.
Court has ruled that John Nee was actually a veteran even though he served
in the armed forces for only nine days. Mr. Sylvester Thom has been appointed
to represent the Village on a three man panel iJhich will hear the case and
make a final ruling. Mr. Hyde advised that he has sent copies of the District
Court opinicn to State Senators and Representatives and to the Interim Com-
mission on Veterans' Status, askfng that the statute be amended to provide
for a better definition as to the-length of service necessary for service
personnel to be elegible for Veterans' Preference.
Mr. Hyde advised Council that the District
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FALSE ARREST SUIT SETTLED.
suit which was the result of the arrest of the owner of a grocery store which
was reported robbed some time ago had been settled by the insurance company
for $1,500.
Mr. Hyde advised Council that the false arrest
The suit was against Captain Wrobleski and the Village.
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HEMWIG DATE SET FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT P-BA-138.
Mr. Hyde, Councilman Courtney. offered the following resolution setting a new
hearing date for Street Improvement P-BA-138 and moved its adoption:
Upon the recommendation of
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON
STREET IMPROVEMENT P-BA-138
1. The Village Engineer, having submitted to the Council a preliminary report
as to the feasibility of the proposed street improvement described in the form
of Notice of Hearing set forth below, and as to the estimated cost' of such
improvements, said report is hereby'approved and directed to be placed on
file in the office of the Village Clerk.
2, This Council shall meet on Monday, March 3, 1969, at 7:OO p.m. in the
Edina Village Hall, to consider in public hearing the views of a11 persons
interested in said improvement.
3.
place and purpose of said meeting to be published in the official newsp'aper
' once a week for two 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 substantially the following form:
The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of the time,
(Official Publication)
VILLAGE OF EDINA
4801 W. 50TH STREET
EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
OPENING', GRADING AND GRAVELING, PERMANENT STREET
SURFACING AND CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER
EDINA VILLAGE COUNCIL will meet at the Edina Village Hall on Monday, March 3,
1969, at 7:OO porn., and ail1 at said plac'e and time consider the' following
proposed improvement to be constructed under' the authority granted by Minne-
sota Statutes, Chapter 829.
estimated by the Village as set forth below:
A. 'CONSTRUCTION OF OPENING, GRADING, GRAVELING, PERMANENT STREET SURFACING
AND CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER IN THE FOLLOWING:
STREET IMPROVEMENT P-BA-138 .'L Mackey Avenue from
160' North of Sunnyside Road to West 44th Street
The approximate cost of said improvement is
ESTIMATED COST
$3,29 4.14
The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Opening, Grading,
Graveling, Permanent Street Surfacing and Concrete Curb and Gutter includes
Lots 2 thru 13 incl., Block 2, Lots 1 thru 8 incl., Block 3, Lots 4 thru 22
incl., Block 4, Country Club District Brown Section; Lot 7, Block 1 and Lot 1,
Block 2, Arden Park Third Addition.
FLORENCE B. HALLBERG
Village Clerk
rollcall there were four ayes and no n
ATTEST:
Y Village Clerk
ROBERT C. DUNN APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENGINEERING. Mr, Hyde
advised Council that Mr. Robert C. Dunn had been app,ointed Director of Public
Works and Engineering. He advised that Mr. Dunn is a Registered Engineer and
had previously worked for the City of Crystal, for various consulting firms
and most recently for Minnesota Mining &Manufacturing Company.
DETECTIVE MICHAEL FAIRBANKS COMMENDED ON NEW POSITION. Mr. Hyde advised
Council that Detective Michael Fairbanks had accepted a new position with the
United States Bureau of Indian Affairs and had resigned from the Edina Police
Department, Councilman Johnson expressed congratulations of the Council to
Detective Fairbanks and offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, Michael Fairbanks served as Patrolman and Detective on the Edina Police
RESOLUTION
Department from April 17, 1963, to February 7, 1969; and
WHEREAS, his service with the Village was marked by outstanding performance
above and beyond the normal call of duty;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that on the occasion of his leaving to assume
a higher position with the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs at the Red
Lake Indian Reservation, that the Edina Village Council does hereby express
gratitude and best wishes for his success.
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Motion for adoption of the resolution was
unanimously carried.
AYp3ST: a
Village Clerk
TENDER OF DEFENSE ACCEPTED FOR RALLEN SUIT. Mr. Whitlock advised Council that
the insurance company had refused to accept responsibility for the $6,000 suit
against the Village, its contractors and sub-contractors by Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Kallen for three small trees which were cut down on their property at 4212
Scott Terrace during construction of Storm Sewer No. 111.
Village was tendered the defense by other defen'dants and that since he believes
that the ultimate liability will devolve on the Village, he recommended that.
the Village accept the tenders of the defendants, rather than risking having
to pay additional attorneys' fees. Councilman Johnson's motion accepting the
tender of the defense was seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried.
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He said that the
TRE'ASURER'S REPORT as of December 31, 1968, was presented by Mr. Dalen,
reviewed and ordered placed on file by motion of Councilman Shaw, seconded by
Councilman Courtney and carried.
CLAIMS PAID.
carried for payment of the following claims as per pre-List: General Fund,
$19,858.53; Construction Fund, $1,184.27; Park, Swimming Pool, Golf Course,
Arena, $3,576.25; Water Fund, $5,106.97; Liquor Fund, :$6&,402.23; Sewer Rental
Fund, $26-,028.04; Total, $117,156.29; and for confirmation 03 payment of the
following claims:
Councilman Shaw's motion was seconded by Councilman Courtney and
1/21/69 Commissioner of Taxation $8,152.26 . Various
1/21/69 &gusta. Gmlke, Hedvig Moe Larson, Rudolph Larson 1,000.00 Constr. -
No further business appearing, Councilman Johnson's plotion for adjournment was .
seconde'd by Councilman Shaw and carried. Adjournment at 9:20 p.m.
Village Clerk d I