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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19691201_regularMINUTES OF THE REGULARMEETING OF THE EDINA VILLAGE COUNCIL HELD AT VILLAGE HALL ON . . MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, s.1969 . - Members answering rollcall were Councilmen Courtney, Johnson, Shaw and VanValk- enburg who served as Mayor Pro Tem in the absence of Mayor Bredesen. MINUTES of November 3, 1969, were approved as submitted by motion of Council- man Johnson, seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. R. E. WMER AND L. G. CHERNE ZONING CHANGE REQUESTS CONTINUED TO JANUARY 19, 1969. Mr. Hoisington noted that the zoning request of R. E. Kremer and L, G. Cherne for Planned Industri'al District zoning along County Road 18 which had been continued from October 20, 1969, should again be continued. Councilman Courtney's motion contingingxthezhearing until January 19, 1920, was seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried. REGIONAL MEDICAL AND OFFICE BUILLDING DISTRICTS SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TABLED. Mr. Hoisington advised Council that Fairview Southdale Itospital is not pursuing the adoption of the Sign Ordinance amendment, hearing for which had been contin- ued from the meeting of November 17, 1969. that he had been contacted by Naegele Advertising Company and that they still would urge the adoption of the ordinance. ordinance be tabled was seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried. Mayor Pro Tem VanValkenburg said Councilman Shaw's motion that..the ORDINANCE NO. 261-192 ADOPTED AT SECOND READING. Mr. Hoisington reported that all information has been supplied, all agreements have been reached and a letter received from the Highway Department approving plans as requested by Counci'l before approval of the zoning change for Edina Building, Inc. Councilman Johnson thereupon offered Ordinance No. 261-192 for Second Reading and moved its adoption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 261-192 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF EDINA BY ESTABLISHING AN ADDITIONAL C-2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: Section 1. Paragraph 3, Boundaries of the Commercial District of Section 9, (Commercial District) of Ordinance No. 261 of revised ordinances of the Village of Edina, as amended, is hereby further amended by adding the following sub- paragraph : District C-2: "(25) Lots 1 and 2, including adjacent 1/2 of vacated Hopkins Road, Block 1, Grand View Heights and Lot 9 and that part of Lot 10 lying south of the westerly extension of the south line of Lot 8 including adjacent 1/2 of vacated Hopkins Road, Block 7, Tingdale Bros . Brookside. '' Section 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication according to law. Motion for adoption of the resolution rollcall there were four ayes and no DAVID THOMAS R-4 ZONING REQUEST FOR PROPERTY ON 5QTH AND FRANCE AVENUE CONTINUED. gffidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Mr. Hoisington presented the request of Mr. David Thomas for rezoning of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Elmwood Terrace, and Lot 1, Block 1, Elm- Wood Terrace Second Addition, from R-1 Residential District to R-4 Multiple Residence District. existing eleven unit apartment owned by Mr. Thomas at 5412 France Avenue and if rezoned, the site would accommodate thirteen units with underground parking. Elr. Hoisington noted that surrounding zoning consists of R-4 on the north and R-1 on the other three sides. At the request of Mayor Pro Tem VanValkenburg, Mr. Hoisington reviewed building heights permitted in various zoning districts and said that apartments and boarding care homes are permitted uses in the R-4 Nultiple Residence District. presently occupied by an older home which is in a state of disrepair and that the Planning Conrmission and staff have recommended approval, feeling that this would be a logical and reasonable extension of existing R-4 zoning. Mr. Hyde called attention to a petition by owners of twenty-eight properties in the area expressing opposition to the proposed rezoning and also a letter from Mr. The property in question is immediately south of an Mr. Hoisington added further that the site is / i Na 12/1/69 Johnson, 5412 Halifax Lane. --:. Johnson's letter stated that neighbors had been given assurance a few years ago that this area would be limited to two-story structures and that he felt the four-story proposal unreasonable. Nr* J. L. kcClung, 5429 Halifax Lane, said that there would be a hardship on property owners to the west of the property in question because &lie 29 foot drop from France Avenue to Halifax Lane would cause a water problem to Hali- fax Lane properties in view of the large amount of hard surface which would be created.; 3lg. Douglas Reite, 5421 Halifax Lane, said that he had expected that an apartment would some day be built on the site, but protested that' it' would be unreasonable to give a blanket R-4 zoning. Mr. Brack Brachlow, agent for Mr. Thomas, said that while he was not speaking officially for Mr. Thomas, he understood 'that plans have been made to construct a building comparable to the existing Thomas apartment. He pointed out that this would be a consider- able improvement over the presently existing structure. Mr. V. J. Fiedler, 3704 W. 55th Street, said the additional traffic caused by the apartment would Councilman Johnson noted that.he believes that there should be some transitional use between the apartment and the double bungalows farther to the south, but that the runoff cannot be avoided no matter what type of building is constructed. that he recognizes that R-1 zoning is not feasible but that he would suggest limiting the height of the building io that of the existing building. ing considerable discussion, Councilman Shaw' s motion conginuing the hearing until December 15, 1969, so that Mr. Thomas will have an opportunity to bring kccincrete plans to Council was 'seconded by Councilman Johnson and 'carried. * pose an additional hazard on France Avenue. Councilman Shaw said Follow- LOT 21 AM) LOT 22, BLOCK 13, WEST MINNEAPOLIS HEIGHTS DIVISION APPROVED. Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. located on Monroe Avenue between Belmore Lane and Maloney Avenue, with the resultant lot having a width of 45 feet dn Monroe Avenue and a depth of 135 feet. Other lots in the area are 46 feet in width. Owner of the property, Mr. Adolph M. Nelson, has agreed to tear down the existing garage and build a new garage on his own lot. Following discussion with Mr. and Mrs. Nelson, Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution dividing the property as recommended by the Planning Commission and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, Adolph M. Nelson and Viola E. Nelson, husband and wife, are the owners of a certain parcel of land in the Village of Edina described as follows: Mr. Hoisington presented the request for division of property I RE'SOLUTION The north 18 feet of Lot 21, and the south 27 feet of Lot 22, Block 13, IJest Minneapolis Heights, accordsng to the recorded plat thereof; Together with that part of the adjoining west half of the vacated alley in said Block 13, lying between the extensions easterly across it of the northerly and southerly lines of the above described property; and IJHEREAS, said owners have requested approval of 'the Village of Edina of the conveyance.ar,d ownership of the above described land as a separate parcel; and FJHEREAS, it has been determined that compliance with the Subdivision and Zon- ing 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 pur- pose 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 a separate parcel is hereby approved and the requirements and provis- ions 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 t'he prior approval of this Council as may be provided for by these ordinances. Motion for adoption of the resolution was on rollcall there were four ayes and no n POLICE PATROL AND ADMINISTRATIVE VEHICLES BIDS AIqAkDED, - Mr. Hyde presented tabulation of bids taken by Henn'epin County for eight police cars and five administrative cars, recommending award to Southtown Chrysler, second low bid- der at $2,483.53 for police cars and $2,012.86 for administrative cars, because of problems experience last year with Plymouths purchased. bid as recommended by the Village Manager was offered by Councilman Shaw, sec- onded by Councilman Courtney and carried. Motion awarding I 12/1/69 27" WILLIAM OLSEN ZONING CHANGE HEARING SET.FOR DECEMBER 15, 1969. Mr. Hyde called Council's attention to a letter of Mrs. John K. Yarger posing many questions about Mud Lake. He advised Council that he intends to get reports and avail- able maps so that a fact sheet showing a chronological history of the area can be made up before the matter is again bE8Pg~~c~~b~~af$ngI~bCiouncilman John- son's motion legally getting hearing date/for t e request 6f 1 liam J.. Olson for Planned Residential District zoning for the area South of W. 62nd Street, West of Countryside Park and North of the Crosstown Highway was seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried. DUNDEE ROAD WATERMAIN PETITION RECEIVED. between Ayrshire Blvd. and Dundee Road was presented and ordered referred to the Engineering bepartment for processing by motion of Councilman Courtney, seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried. Petition for watermain in Dundee Road HALU PROPERTY ZONING HEARING DATE SET FOR JANUARY 5, 1970. Mr. Hoisington recalled that at the Council Meeting of November 3, 1969, the request for R-5 zoning for the Halla property had been denied at Second Reading by a three to one vote of Council. At that time it had been decided to conduct a new hearing when full Council would be present if it appeared that there might be a chance of Mr. Shaw voting in favor of the re-zoning. Being advised that new notices would have to be sent out and a new hearing date set, Councilman Shawls motion getting hearing date for 3anual;yr-5, 1970, was seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. Id. 69% STREET AGREEMENT CONTINUED :INDEFINITELY. Mr. Hyde advised Council that legal agreements with regard to Id. 69% Street just west of France Avenue had not been received, whereupon Councilman Johnson's motion continuing the matter indefinitely was seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. EDINA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT DISSOLVED. Mr. Hyde advised Council that the Volunteer Firemen have decided to dissolve their organization since there are now only four members. They propose to divide-the treasury among present and past members on the basis of the amount of time put in by each fireman. Whitlock noted that it is their money and that they can do with it as .they like. Mr. Hyde emphasized that no tax money of any kind was put in the fund. action was taken. Mr. No DOG PATROL INCREASE IN COST NOTED. Mr. Hyde advised Council that Tonka Ken- ' nels is raising their rate from $6.25 per hour to $6.88 per hour. Rulison stated that is is a part owner of.Tonka Kennels and was told that any new or additional personnel assigned to Edina by Tonka Kennels must be approved in advance by Wayne Bennett, Director of Public Safety. Councilman Johnson's motion approving the rate increase was seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried. Mr. John HIGH SCHOOL WATER TOWER REPAIR AUTHORIZED. Mr. Hyde advised Council that Mr. Woehler had noted leaks in the High School Water Tower and had engaged Larson Tahk Company to inspect the tank for possible repair. It was found that a crack extended all the way around the tank and it was thought that the sensible 8'ctfon was to repair the tank while the crew was there. ratifying the ViHage Manager's action of spending $2,385.00 for priming, paint- ing and cleaning the water tower was seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. Councilman Johnson's motion BRAEMAR ARENA CONFERENCE WITH LAKE CONFERENCE SCHOOLS EXTENTION AUTHORIZED. Mr. Hyde advised Council that the Park Board has met and recommended that the Council take official action to exercise the two-year option on the Braemar Arena contract with the Lake Conference Schools. offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina Village Council approve exercise of the two-year option on the Braemar Arena contract with Lake Conference Schools. Motion for adoption of the resolutio rollcall there were four ayes and no Gouncilman Courtney then RE SOLUTION . U' NATIONAL FOOD STORES EASEMENT DISCUSSED; November 3, 1969 Minutes nere.-ariiengled to reflect that "National Food Stores have agreed to give the Village the easement needed for access to the parking ramp" by motion of Councilman Shaw, seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried. I 12/1/69 I PARKING RAMP AVAILABLE FOR PARTIAL USE. Mr. Hyde noted that there is now - parking available for approximately 100.cars in the Ring Route and in part of the parking ramp. the Ring Route and of four-way stop signs at 52nd St. and Halifax Avenue. . Mr. Dunn reported installation of aistofi sign at Halifax at SUBURBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY NURSING DISTRICT PARTICIPATION APPROVED. recommendation of Mr. Hyde, Councilman Sh’aw approving participation in the Suburban Hennepin County Nursing District for the year 1970 and moved its adoption: Upon the ,- offered the following resolution A @SOLUTION RELATING TO PARTICIPATION IN THE SUBURBAN HENNEPIN-COUNTY NURSING DISTRICT FJHEREAS, 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 I.3HEREAS, pursuant to such‘authority -such a public health nursing district has been organized.and has been in operation for seu’eral years; and. IMEREAS, it is deemed necessary to continue the operation of such nursing district and to provide it with adequate funds for its proper operation; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE EDINA VILLAGE COUNCIL that this politi- cal subdivision Fontinue 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 su&h district provided, however, that for the period of January 1,.1970 through December 31, 1970, this cost shall not exceed 29%~ per capita on the basis of the last official census; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall be deemed an agreement to continue to participate in such nursing district on the basis hereinbefore specified with all other political subdivisidns adopting similar resolutions. Motion for adoption of the resolution was on rollcall there were four ayes and no n SUBURBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY RELIEF ASSQCIATION CONTRACT, APPROVED FOR 1970. Upon the recommendation of Nr. Hyde, Councilman Courtney offered the following resolu- tion approving participation in the Suburban Hennepin County Relief Board for the year 1970 and moved its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED, that the contract heretofore submitted, signed and executed by the Suburban Hennepin County Relief Board of the County of Hennepin for and during the year 1954 for the administration and supervision of poor relief in the Village of Edina be, and the same is hereby accepted, approved, renewed and extended for and during the year 1970 with the same force and effect as though said original Contract, above described, were redated and resigned and executed as of the date hereof. Motion for adoption of the resolution was. seconded by Council.an Shaw and on \ RESOLUTION rollcall there-were ATTEST.: L Village .four ayes and no nays and the resol Clerk I HONESTEAD EXEMPTION APPLICATIONS TO .BE SENT OUT WITH VILLAGE NEWS LETTER. Hyde advised that he is about to make up the Annual Village News Letter to be sent out-with Homestead Exemption Applicatioris and that he intends to emphasize of power between the Village and the Schools and that the Village and School District boundaries are not coterminous. the share that the Village takes of the tax dollar should also be emphasized. Mr. I Councilman Johnson suggested that COUNCILMAN SHAM APPOINTED TO METROPOLITAN SECTION OF LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA BIUNICI- PALITIES. Mayor Pro Tem VanValkenburg noted that Councilman Shaw has succeeded Mr. Hyde as a representative on the Metro Section of the League of Minnesota Municipalities. LIQUOR DISPENSARY FUND AS OF OCTOBER 31, 1969, was presented by Nr. Dalen, reviewed, and ordered placed on file by motion of Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried. P i 12/1/69 TREASURER’S REPORT AS OF OCTOBER 31, 1969, was presented by Mr. Dalen, reviewed and ordered placed on file by motion of Councilman Shaw, seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. RECREATION CENTER FUND AS OF OCTOBER 31, 1969.was presented by Mr. Dalen, reviewed and ordered placed on file by moti6n of Councilman Courtney, seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried. GOLF COURSE FUND AS OF OCTOBER 31, 1969, was presented by Mr. Dalen, reviewed and ordered placed on file by motion of Councilman Johnson, seconded by Council- man Shaw and c’arried. CLAIMS PAID. carried for payment of the following claims as per Pre-List: $51,106.43; Construction Fund, $29,350.98; Park, Arena, Park Construction, Golf, Swimming, $287;837.53; Water Fund, $21,235.95; Liquor Fund, $398,902.51; Sewer Fund, $3,291.53; Improvement Funds, $242,907.11; P.I.R. and Municipal State Aid, $200,013.71; Total, $1,234,645.75. Motion of Councilman Shaw was seconded by C6uncilman Courtney and General Fund, The agenda’s business having been covered, Councilman Courtney’s motion for adjournment was seconded by Councilman Johnson. Adjournment at 8:05 p.m. lJL4L. d. Village Clerk P