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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19720228_regularMINUTES OF THE REGULARMEETIhY; OF THE EDINA.VIZ;LAGE -COUNCIL HELD AT V$LI&E WL ON * -* -. >lONDAY, . .FEBRUARY 28, 1972 . - ~ ... Members answering rollcall were Councidtmen Courtney, Johnson, Shaw, Van Valken- burg and Mayor Bredesen. AMERICAN FLAG PRESENTED BY MRS. REUBEN F. ERICKSON. Mrs. Reuben F. Erickson, ni-don :of lthe former Mayor of Edina, p,resented an American flag which had been received at the time of Dr. Erickson's death. Mrs. Erickson recalled the years Dr. Ericlcson had served the Village and presented the flag as a memorial to her late husband to show their esteem for the Village of Edina. RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCE OFFERED FOR ALFRED H. HIATT, JR. of the death of Mr. Alfred H. Hiatt, Jr., Councilman VanValkenburg offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: Upon being advised RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCE l*JHEREAS, the life of Alfred H, Hiatt, Jr., a long-time resident of the Village of Edina, ended suddenly on February-6, 1972, at-the age of 69; and WHEREAS, during his residency in the Village of Edina, Alfred H. Hiatt, Jr., .. did sion from 1947 to 1959 and again from 1964 to 1970; and VHEREAS, Alfred H. Hiatt, Jr., served as a member of the Steering Committee which created the United Fund of the Minneapolis Area; and ImIHEREAS, Alfred H. Hiatt, Jr., was active in the American Red Cross, serving three terms as Chairman of the Minneapolis Area Chapter, three terms as an elected board member, was named an Honorary Life Member of the Chapter's Board of Directors and served the National Red Cross as Chairman of the Midwestern Advisory Council and Midwestern Area of Volunteers; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Edina, on behalf of all the citizenry of the Village, that deepest sympathy be ex- pressed to the family of Alfred H. Hiatt, Jr., and that sincere appreciation of the community be recorded for the untiring service to his fellow men of ALFRED H. HIATT, JR.; and BE IT'FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the Edina Village Council and that appropriate copies of this resolution be trans- mitted to Mrs. Hiatt, to the Reverend Susan Hiatt, to Mrs. Jean Hiatt Kramer and to Dr. John A. Hiatt. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried. serve his fellow citizens well as a member of the Edina Planning Commis- I JOSEPH E. ERICKSON REQUEST FOR PRD-3 ZONING FOR OUTLOT 2, SOUTHDALE OFFICE PARK DENIED. ordered placed on file. Mr. Howard Dahlgren, representing Mr. Joseph E. Erick- son, reviewed the history of the proposal and introduced Mr. Les Blacklock, consulting n'aturalist. proposed plantings birds sh2riildhoE be apt to fly into the glass walls of the building. perty in question,,Outlot 2, Southdale Office Park, is located at the North- wes't comer of I?. 66th Street and France Avenue andiis presently zoned C-3 Commercial District. of the Southdale-Residents Association and founder of the Lake Cornelia Improve- ment Association, said that he was speaking for fifteen of his Zleighbors in sup- porting the requesF for rezoning. comparing the apartment building with a vacant lot and that C-3 development would take place by default if the apartment building is not approved. Mr. Dahlgren showed slides of site and development plans along with traffic stud$.: figures which indicated that apartments generated fewer trips per day than any of the uses under present zoning. I?. 66th Street so that the pond could be enjoyed by others than the residents of the apartment building. IvIessrs. Arthur S. Nelson, 6628 Brittany Road, Vice President of the Woodhill Association', and dlay Snider, President of the Wood- hill Association, objected to the proposal. They pointed out that the site is not appropriate for apartment construction since the site is bounded by high- ways an three sides, no pedestrian.crosswalks or overpasses have been planned and that the intersection of 66th and France has the most traffic accidents of any other intersection in the Village. had been presented to Council at the previous hearing and said that a door-to- door canvas indicated that 94% of the 483 homes contacted again vere still opposed to the rezoning. sented traffic flow maps of Edina and Hennepin County which indicated that the intersection at France Avenue and W. 66th Street carries more traffic than any Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and FIr. Blacklock showed the site plan and recommended the The pro- which would encourage ducks and pheasants and said that the llr. Clifford Johnson, 6712 Cornelia Drive, Past President He said that opponents to the proposal are He added that a walkway could be built on Mr. Snider recalled petitions which Mrs. L. William Scott, 6613 Southcrest Drive, pre- 2/28/72 I intersection along Lake Street. Mr. Arthur Nelson, 6628 Brittany Road; said that he is the Vice-president of the Woodhill Association. He said that this zoning change could affect all undeveloped property along France Avenue and called the proposal %pot zoningPF, and added that there are no undue hardships to justify granting the requested variances. Mr. Clay Snider, 6612 Rest Shore Drive, also spoke in opposition to the proposal. to the proposal were noted from'Mmes. P. I. Anderson, C. E. Lindemann, Donna Rubens and Mrs. 19. H. Fuhr in behalf of the Coalition, and from Mr. Roger R. Harmon. A letter approving the proposal had been received from Mr. Morten G. Skyberg, 4221 Dunberry Lane. contacted by the opponents, alternatives had not been suggested. permitted uses in the C-3 Commercial District would not be as desirable as an apartment building. Mayor Bredesen said that this property cannot be confis- cated and that: Council must decide the best use. Considerable discussion ensued, whereupon Councilman Shawls motion denying the request was seconded by Councilman Johnson and on rollcall there were five ayes and no nayes and th'e motion carried. Mr. Shaw, in his motion, observed.that when ordinances have been as carefully enacted, he felt that so much variance from them is inappropriate. the proposal would establish a preccident along France Avenue and that an apart- ment building would generate more traffic than other uses. Valkenburg and Courtney and Mayor Bredesen concurred that they believe an apartment building is the best use for the property, but that they opposed this particular proposal because of the-variances which would be necessary. Mayor Bredesen suggested that Mr. Erickson come back with a new plan which would not require variances. Letters written in opposition- Mayor Bredesen suggested that when residents were He noted that Councilman Johnson commented that he felt that the approval of Councilmen Van I that ORDINANCE NO. 811-A22 GRANTED FIRST READING. Affidavits of Notice were pre- sented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Mr. Luce presented the request of G.G.C. Company for PRD-3 Planned Residential Zoning for Parcel 1600, Sec. 31, T. 117, R. 21, located on the Northeast corner of County Road 18 and the Crosstown Highway, noting that this property is per- haps the best buffered multiple site in Western Edina. County has denied the frontage and described a commercial area which is-being planned in Minnetonka across County Road 18. Messrs. Charles Cox and Malcolm Gettleman, principals of G.G.C. Company, presented their proposal to construct 164 units of high quality apart- ments which would be contained in four buildings, along with a free standing recreation building. Mr. Paul Novak showed site and land use plans, noting .that total acreage just over fourteen acres which would contain less than twelve dwelling units per acre. unidentified gentleman in the audience, saying that a four-story building does not necessarily have more quality than a three-story building. I@%. Charles Donnelly, 5205 Lochloy Drive, was told that fire places in the apartments would comply with pollution requirements. Dr. William Dorsey, 6624 Farkwood Road, objected that the impact of multiple residence zoning is just beginning to be realized in the Western Edina area. He was advised that traffic should be no problem and that there are no plans for additional roads at the present time, and that when improvements are needed, they will be paid for by the benefitted properties. to Lincoln Road, indicating its egress to County Road 18. Mr. David A. Brown, 6008 Walnut Drive, was advised by Mayor Bredesen that the Traffic Safety Committee has indicated that this development would not causes.any traffic problem. An unidentified lady from Indian Foothills was told that the proposed development was a part of the 19estern Edina Plan. Mr. Jack Ziegler, 6012 Tam- arac Ave., expressed concern as to the quality of construction and urged that only eight units be allowed per acre. Mayor Bredesen said that the developers have reduced this proposal considerably from the nineteen units per acre which they had originally requested. that this proposal is separate from thevieucondevelopment. Mr. Hyde added that ifKewcmcomes in with the same proposal as was approved for P.C.H., they would be given a permit. Mrs. Maland Hurr said that she was speaking for Mr. IGasbohm in objecting to the proposal, suggested that some of this property be diverted to low kncome housing. man Shaw noted that this propFrty is adjacent to two freeways and Would not be considered desirable for single family development. that he feels that G.G.C. has taken pains to preserve the natural amenities. Councilman Johnson thereupon offered the following ordinance for First Reading as follows: He recalled that the road along the Crosstown Highway at this point I Mayor Bredesen replied to the question of an Mr. Luce pointed out the location of this property as it is related MK. Raymond Rice, 5914 Tamarac Lane, was told An uniaentified gentleman in the audience Gouncix- Councilman Courtney said 2/28/72 I ORDINANCE NO. 811-A22 AN ORDINANCE AEiENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (NO. 811) BY ADDIhG TO THE PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (PRD-3) THE VILLAGE COUNCIL.0F EDINA, 3lI"ESOTA, ORDUNS: is amended by adding the followirig thereto: enlargd,by the addition of the following properties : Section 1. "The extent of the Planned Residential District (SubDistrict PRD-3) is Paragraph 4 of Section 5 of Ordinance No. 811 of the Village *'That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31, Township 117, Range 21, Commencing at a point on the West line of said described as follows: Section 529.68 feet North of the Southwest corner thereof; thence East to a point 5.28.12 feet North of the South line of said Section as measured along a line drawn parallel to and 824.94 feet East of the West line of said Section; thence continuing East to a point 543.07 feet North of the South line of said Section as measured along a line drawn parallel to and 990 feet aest of the East line of said Southwest 1/4 thence North along said parallel line SfiB3.07 feet; thence 'Ilest parallel :to the South line of said Section, 1664.72 feet to.the Vest line thereof; thence Soath along the West line of said Section to the point of begin- ning, according to the U. s., Government Survey thereof." Sec. 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its pass- age and publication. <- * TRACTS A AND B, R.L.S. NO. 1126 ZONING =QUEST GEANTED CONCEPT APPROVAL ONLY. Affidavits of notice were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. for zoning change from R-1 Residential District to PRD-3 Planned Residential District, R-3 Multiple Residential District to Pa-3 Planned Residential Dis- trict, noting that the property in question'is generally located. South of Vernon Avenue and Vest of Olinger Road which consists of two separate parcels. is a triangular piece consisting of approximatkly four acres presently zoned for 48 multiple units and the other parcel surrounds the triangular piece to the East and the South. Mr. Harold Posnick, president of Builtwell Construction, advised that the project had bekn developed to fit the Western Edina Plan and requested permission-to construct 94 units (7.5 units per acre3 Graph, he presented site development and building plans, houses in a small area. Planning Commission had proposed 82 units (6.6 dwelling units per acre) and suggested that the density be graduated so that-there would be six units to the acre on the East side and eight units per acre on the Vest side of the property, adjacent R-1 properties. 6117 Kaymar Drive, ,concurred with Mrs. Chance. Avenue, objected that if the plan is approved, his property would be surrounded on three sides by multiple dt.~ill&ngs. Following considerable discussion, Council- man Johnson moved apprdval oE the proposal as recommended by the Planning Com- mission. Discussion of the intent of the Planning Commission ensued. man Johnson then withdrew his motion. concept approval on1 would call for/88 unlps on the property which is presently zoned R-3 and four units per acre on the 8% acres which are presently zoned R-1. onded by Councilman Shaw and carried. in minutes of 4/17/72) ORDINANCE NO. 811-A23 GRANTED FIRST READING. by Clerk, approved as to fonh and ordered placed on filk. Mr. Luce presented the petition of McAllister Properties, Inc., to rezone part of Tract C, R.L.S. No. 1214 from 0-1 Office Building Distrikt to R-3 Multiple Residential District, noting that the request has been made to permit a child day care facility in the structure which is located at 6519 Barrie Road. expressed by Councilman Shaw as to the possibility of a-different.use at a fut- ure time,'Mr. David Norris of McAllister Properties, Inc., said that the build- ing will be rented to the Montessori school system. offer to sign an:-agPeement restrkting the use of the building to a child care center, Village Attorney Ericlcson said that such a restriction would be invalid, Mr. Norris pointed out that the building would be appropriate for one use only, whereupon Councilman Johnson offered Ordinance No. 811423 for First Reading and moved its'adoption: Mr. Luce presented the request of Builtwell Construction; Inc., One parcel With the aid of the Vu- I An unidentified * 'gentleman in the audience objected that the project includes too many town Mrs, Robert Chance, 5804 Olinger Road, recalled that She suggested also that there shou1;;l be a setback of 100 feet from Nr. Tonu Lang, 5816 Olinger Road, and the owner of Mr. Paul Dudek, 6021 Vernon Council- He then moved that the proposal be granted and hat the proponent should 'sulimSt a new plan which maxl um oE Motion was.sec- (See First Reading of Ordinance 811426 Affidavits of Notice were presented .. I In reply to concern In reply to Mr. Norris' ' ORDINANCE NO. 811-A23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (NO. 811) BY ADihNG TO THE MULTIPLE RESIDENCE DISTRICT THE VILLAGE ODUNCIL OF EDINA, NINNESOTA,'ORDAINS: 2/28/72 29 Section 1. Paragraph 1 of Section 4 f Ordina ce No. 811 of the Village \ is hereby amended by adding the following thereto: of the following properties : "The extent of the Multiple Residence District is enlarged by the addition Tract C of Registered Land Survey No. 1214, except the North 138.67 feet of the West 95.37 feet, which is in sub.district R-3.'' Sec.92. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its pass: age and publication. YORKTOTJN ZONING CHANGE REQUEST GRANTED FIRST READING (Ordinance No. 811-A24). Affidavits of Notice weFe presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Mr. George Ablah introduced Mr. Gene Rancone and requested zoning changes for 'Parcels 420 and 430, Section 32 , Township 28, Range 24 from R-1 Residential District to R-3, R-4 and R-5 Multiple Residence Districts, C-3 and C-4 Commercial Districts and 0-1 Office Building District for this property which is located between France and Xerxes Avenues and between 'I?. 70th and 17. 74th Streets. Traffic engineers from Mr. Ablah's staff called attention to traffic issues. uses Eith'complTmptzrty trip uses through a combination of commercial and resi- dential zoning which would minimize traffic peaks,throughout the day. Council was advised that a flexibility in traffic patterns would provide major access to and 'from the site from collector streets which would, upon completion, pro- vide relief df France Avenue traffic. Y.M.C.A. site would create a transition from the adjacent Richfield single family district to some of the multiple arebs in Edina. sented which indicated proposed zoning with park areas to be dedicated to the Village, a.commercia1 area with Byerly's food store, Audio King, Target, "el- son restaurant, Ethan Allan furniture store and Southdale Ford being named as propspective tenants. density of 31.6 units per acre, 530 units in four-story buildings with a dens- ity of 27.7 units per acre and 140 other units with a density of.13.5 per acre. Streets as a four-lane facility with a 20 foot median strip which could be used for some type of public transportation. all special assessments, to install all necessary public improvements and to contribute 12% of the property as parklands and to provide such amenities as trees, shrubs, benches, tennis courts, .a baseball fi.eld and sod. Mr. Luce recalled that the Planning Commission and Park Department have worked closely with the developer and that the proposal fits in with the staff's goal of planned unit development of a major diversified center. a development of this type would serve as a catalyst to get the needed York Avenue improvements.started and to take pressure of traffic off France Ave. He added that over 35% of the land will remain in open space. to request that York Avenue be made a County road. a gentleman in the audience, Mr. Hyde recalled that the Village has already requested the, State Highway Department to acquire additional land at France Avenue and Interstate Highway 494. Mr. Ablah responded to a question as to how residents would get across York Avenue by saying that he hopes to construct a tunnel under the street. An unidentified gentleman in the audience who asked Mr. Ablah what he intended to do on low and-moderate income houing vas told that 236 financing had been applied for and that! the R-3 units will be medium cost housing. ,ing.with the high cost of land in the area. Mrs. Charles Donnelly, 5205 Loch- loy Drive, asked who was asking for low cost housing. Dr. J. A. Spoodis, 7217 Oaklawn Avenue, and Nr. M. C. Thorvilson, 7221 0akl.awn Avenue, requested that the zoning change be denied until unanswered questions have been settled. Mrs. Alison Fuhr, 6609 Brittany Road, said.that she spoke for the Homeowners' Coali- tion and that the Coalition was in general agreement with the project. asked for the zoning of the entire area as P.U.D. and objected that the pro- posal calls for too high a denisty. She urged that no action be taken on the part of the Council .until the D.M.J.&l. (Daniel, Mann, Johnson and Mendenhall) Report is made available for study, possibly six months in the future. brought out that such a delay would mean the-loss of the project because of the high holding costs of the property. question as to what will be done with the extra trips per day which wi.13, be * generated by the project until the new streets are ready and an inteSchange constructed at York Avenue and Interstate Highway 494, Mr. Ablah said that neither the Henneljlin County or the State Highway Departments could give any time schedule, but that when he promised to pave the street between 17. 70th and W. 74th Streets he got a favorable reaction. of Mr. Howard Grove, 7301 Oaklawn Avenue, that Mr. ilblah had not taken care of a drainage problem in his present development Nest of France Avenue. it 57as brought out that Mr. Ablah had indeed installed the necessary drainage as soon Maps were shown which indicated the plan to develop land Proponents noted that the 5.718 acre A parcel plan was pre- Plans have been made for 530 high rise units with a Mr. Ablah proposed to develop York Avenue between 1.J. 70th and W. 74th Mr. Ablah also agreed to pay for Mr. Hyde noted that It is proposed In reply to a question from Mr. Ablah added that there is no way to construct low cost hous- She It was In reply to Councilman Johnson's In reply to the contention 2/28/72 J as it had been brought to his attention. Nr. Grove also objected to the pro- Avenue, was I posed high density in the area. assured that the Planning Commission has already set forth criteria for the project-and that the staff will review each site plan. out that plans would have to go back to the Planning Commission if they did not comply with their criteria. Village with all required covenants and request thak Second Reading of the ordinance be waived, Village Attorney Erickson recommended that Second Reading be withheld until all deeds have been signed. offered Ordinance No. 811-A24 .Ear Fkrst Reading as rollows: Mrs. Maland Hurr, 4603 Browndale llr. Luce also pointed In reply to llr. Ablah's agreement to provide the . Councilman VanValkenburg then ORDINANCE NO. 811-A24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONIHG ORDINANCE (NO. 811) COEDSERCIAL DISTRICTS AND 0-1 OFFICE BUILDING DISTRICT BY ADDING TO THE IlULTIPLE RESIDENCE DISTRICTS C-3 AND C-4 'THE VILLAGE CUUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF IDINA, EINNESOTA, ORDAINS: Section 1. Paragraph 1 of Section '4 of of Ordinance No. 811 of the Village is amended by adding the following thereto: "The extent of the Multiple Residence District is enlarged by the addition of the following properties: That part of Parcel 420, Section 32, Township 28, Range 24, shown as Lot 1, Block 5, on the preliminary plat of Yorktown which is in subdistrict R-3; That part of Parcels 420 and 430, Section 32, Township 28, Range 24, shown as Lot 4, Bloc& 6, on the preliminary plat of Yorktown, a'nd-khat part of Block 1, Harriet Park, shown as being within Lot 4, Block 6 on the pre- liminary plat of Lot 3, Block 3, on the preliminary plat of Yorlctown and that part of Parcels 420 and 430, Section 32, Township 28, Range 24, shown as Lot 2, Block 3, on the preliminary plat of Yorktown, which is in subdistrict R-5 ;Ir Sec. 2. "The extent of the Commercial District is enlarged by the addition of the Lots 2, 3, 4 and 5, Block 1, Lot 1, Block 2, Lots i, 2,afid 3, Block 6, Lot 1, Block 7, on the preliminary plat of Yorktotm, and that part of Parcels 420 and 430, Section 32, Township 28, Range 24, shown as Lot 2, Block 7, on the preliminary plat, of Yorktown, and that part of Parcel 420, Section 32, Township 28, Range 24, shown as Lot 3, Block 7, on the preliminary plat of Yorktoyn, and part of Block 1 and all of Blocks 2 and 3', Harriet Park Addition, shown on the preliminary plat of Yorktown as being-witliih-Lots 2 & 3, Blo.ck 7, which is in subdistrict C-3; Lot I, Block 1, on the preliminary plat of Yorlcfown which is in subdistrict Yorktown, which is in subdistrict R-4; That part of Parcel 420, Section 32, Township 28, Range 24, shown as Paragraph 3 of Section 9 of Ordinance No. 811 of the Village is amended by adding the following thereto: following propert5es : That: part of Parcel 430, Section 32, Township 28, Range 24, shown as I That part of Parcel 430, Section 32, Township 28, Range 24, shown as c-4;" Sec. 3. "The extent of the Office Building.District is enlarged by the Addition That part of Parcel 430, Section 32, Township 28, Range 24, shown as Paragraph 1 of Section 8 of Ordinance No. 811 of the Village is amended by adding the following thereto: of the following properties : Lot 1, Block 3, on the preliminary plat of Yorktown which is in Office Distrkt 0-1. tt Sec.'4. and publication. $lotion for granting First Reading of the ordinance was seconded by Councilman Courtney and on rollcall there were four ayes with Councilman Johnson voting "nay" because of his concern over the proposed high density of the apartment buildings and because he felt that the matter of the interchange at Interstate Highway 494 and York Avenue should be considered further and the D.M.J.M. report studied before any additional traffic was channeled into the area. This ordimnce shall be in full force and effect upon its passage YORKToT7N ADDITION GRANTED PRELIIIINARY PLAT.APPR0VAL. . MfZd-avits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. ments having been heard in the zoning hearing, Councilman Van Vallcenburg offered the following resolution granting preliminary approxal for Yorktovn and moved its adoption: All com- L RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIIIINARY PLAT OF YORKTOYN BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Edina, Minnesota, that that certain plat entitled tYorlctownrf, platted by YorkQ;o.wn Investment; Company, Inc., and presented at the meeting of the Edina Village Council of February 28, 1972, be and is hereby granted preliminary approval and that the following improvements shall be installed therein: sanitary sewer, watermain, storm sewer, permanent street surfacing and concrete curb and gutter and park. 2/28/72 Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Courtney and on rollcall there were four ayes with Councilman Johnson voting "nay'! because of his concern over the proposed high density of the apartment buildings and because he felt that the matter of the interchange at Interstate Highway 494 and York Avenue should be settled before any additional traffic-was channeled into the area. EDINA WESTLAND GRANTED PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL. Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Mr. Luce presented the preliminary plat of Edina Westland noting that this plat is a portion of Parcel 1600, Section 31, Township 117, Range 21, located generally at the Northeast corner of County Road and the Crosstown Highway. No object- ions being heard, Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL BF EDINA WESTLAND I BE IT RESOLVED that that certain plat entitled 'tEdina Westland", platted by G.G.C.. Company, Inc., and presented at the meeting of the Edina Village Council of February 28, 1972, be and is hereby granted preliminary plat approval. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Van Valken- burg and on rollcall there were five ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted. by the Village Council of the Village of Edina, Minnesota, w a KELODY KNOLLS 3TH ADDITION GRANTED PRELIMINARY APPROVAL. Notice were presented by Clerk, approved ;Zs to form and ordered placed on file. Mr. Luae presented Melody Knolls 7th Addition for preliminary plat approval, noting that the developer desires to replat the existing three lots into four lots and that the lot sizes will be corgrazable with other lots in the area. Thedeveloper proposes to grant parkland fees to the Village in lieu of land. was no need to be cOncerned about drainage problems under the proposed plat. No objections being heard further, Councilman Courtney offered the following resolutions and moved its adoption: Affidavits of A. Luce advised Mr. Robert Sly, 5217 F7. 56th Street, that there RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL OF MELODY KNOLLS 7TH ADDITION BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Edina, Minnesota, that that certain plat- entitled bnMelody Knolls 7th Addition", platted by William Reichel and presented for preliminary approval at the Edina Village Council Meeting of February 28, "1972, be and is hereby granted preliminary approval. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Van Valken- burg and on rollcall there were five ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted. 1. PART OF SEC. 7. T. 116, R. 21, LOT DIVISION APPROVED. Affidavits of Notice were presented to Clerk, approved as tQ form and ordered placed on file. Luce present'ed the request of Mr. Glenn i@bgci for division of a portion of Section 7, Township 116, Range 21, and/$ at located directly to the South is presently .owned by Hennepin County. indicated that the request is to divide the property (3.57 acres) into a 2 acre tract, in accordance with the Planned Industrial District zoning ordi- nance, and a 1.572 acre tract, which will remain unbuildable until such time in the future when it will be combined with the County property to the South upon-completion of County Road 18 construction. agreement stating that this property will be held and will not be used until such time as the County property is acquired to accomplish a two acre or bet- ter tract. its adoption: WHEREAS, the following described property is at present a single tract of land: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 7, Town- ship 116, Range 21, describe& as follows: Beginning at a point in the West line of said Section 7, distant 440.85 feet South of the Northwest corner thereof; thence South along said West line to a point therein distant 568.78 feet North of the Southwest corner of said Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; thence East parallel with the South line of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, a distance of 33.05 feet; thence South- easterly 167.42 feet along curved line (concave bo the Northeast, hav- ing a radius of 100 feet, delta angle of 95' 55' 18" and being tangent to a line parallel with the West line of said Northwest 1/4 of the North- west 1/4); thence Easterly along a line tangent to last described curve, a distance of 154.42 feet; thence Northeasterly along a tangential curve to the left, having a radius of 175 feet, to an intersection with a line Hr. e small portion of property 3fr. Luce The owner has signed an Councilman Johnson then offered the following resolution and moved RE SOLUTION 2/28/72 rallel with and 40 feet Westerly of Line "X" (hereinafter described) thence Northerly along said parallel line to an intersection with a line drawn Easterly from point of Beginning and at a right angle to the West line of said Section; thence llesterly along said right angle line to point of beginning. Line lX'I: Beginning at the Southwest comer of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 7; thence North 88' 47' East along the South line thereof, a distance of 437.5 feet; thence North a distance of 1468.2 feet; thence North 80' Best a distance of 271.57 feet to the actual point of beginning of the line to be described; thence North 13' 30' East, a d'istance of 589.47 feet; thence Northerly khng a tangential curve 'to the left, said curve having a radius of 1432.39 feet, a distance of 398.72 feet; thence continuing Northerly along a compound curve, said curve having ? radius of 3756.81 feet,.a distance of 434.3 feet and there terminating. I Subject to road easement over the WeSt 33 feet thereof; and IJHEREAS, th? pmer has requested the subdivision of said tract into separate parcels (herein called "Parcels") described as follows: That part of- the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 7, Topmship 116, Range 21, described as follows: line of said Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, distant 440.85 feet South of the Northwest corner thereof; thence Southerly along said Nesterly line, a distance of 222.5 feet; thence at a right angle Easterly to an intersection with a line parallel with and 40 feet Westerly of Line "X" (hereinafter described); thence Northerly along said parallel line to an intersection with a line drawn Easterly from a point of begin- ning and at a right angle to the West line of said Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4f thence Westerly along said right angle line to point of beginning. Line c%tO: Beginning at a point in the West Beginning at the Southwest come; of the Northwest l/4 of Section 7; thence North 88' 47' East along the South line thereof, a distance of 437.5 feet; thence North, a distance of 1468.2 feet; thence North 80' 'EJest, a distance of 271.57 feet to actual point of beginning of the line to be described; thence North 13' 30' East, a distance of 5589.47 feet; thence Northerly along a tangential curve to the left, having a radius of 1432.39 feet, a distance of 398.72 feet; thence continuing Northerly along a compound curve, said curve having a radius'of 3756.81 feet, a distance of 434.3 feet and there terminating. Subject to road easement over the West 33 feet thereof; and That part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 7, Town- ship 116, Range 21, described as follows: Beginning at a point in the West line of said Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, a distance of 663.35 feet South of the Northwest corner thereof; thence Southerly along the Westerly line of said Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 to a' point therein distant 568.78 feet North of the Southwest comer thereof; thence , Easterly parallel with the South line of said Northwest 1/4 of the North- west 1/4 a distance of 33.05 feet; thence Southeasterly 167.42 feet along a cufied line (concave to the Northeast, having a radius of 100 feet and delta angle of 950 55' 18" and being tangent to a line parallel with the West line of said Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4)f thence Easterly along a line tangent to the last described curve, a distance of 154.42 feet; thence Northeasterly along a tangential curve to the left, having a radius of 175 feet to an intersection with a-line parallel with and 40 feet Westerly of Line rrXtt (hereinafter described); thence Northerly along said parallel line to an intersection with a line drawn Easterly from the -point -of beginning and at a right angle to the Nest line of said Northwest- 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; thence Westerly along said right angle to point of beginning. Line tEXrF: . Beginning at the Southwest comer of the Nokthwest 1/4 of said -Section 7; thence North 88' 47' East along the South line thereof, a distance of 437.5 feet; thence North, a distance of 1468.2 feet; thence North SOo West, a distance of 271.57 feet to the actual point of beginning of the line*to be described; thence North 13' 30' East, a distance of 589.47 feet; thence Northerly along a tangential cume to the left, having a radius of 1432.39 feet, a distance of 398.72 feet; thence continuing Northerly along a compound curve, said curve having a radius of 3756.81 feet, a distance of 434.3 feet and there terminating. Subject to road easement over the Vest 33 feet thereof; and 2/28/72 w WHEREAS, 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 Parcels as separate ‘tracts of land do not interfere with the purposes of the Subdivision and Zoning Regulations as contained in the Village of Edina Ordinance Nos. 811 and 80i; NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby re’solved by the Village Council of the Village of Edina that the conveyance and ownership of said Parcels as separate tracts of land is hereby approved and the requirements and provisions of Ordjlnance No. 811 and 801 are hereby waived to aliow said division and conveyance thereof as separate tracts of land but are not waived for any other purpose or as to any other provision thereof, and subject, however, to the provision that no further subdivision be made of said Parcels unless made in compliance with the pertinent ordinances of the Village of Edina or with the prior app.rova1 of this Council as may be provided for by those ordinances. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Van Valken- burg and on rollcall there were five ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted. EDINA COMMJNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH THANKED FOR $100 CONTRIBUTION. Upon being advised by Mr. Hyde that Edina Community.Lutheran Church has, for the fourth consecutive year made a contribution of $100 to the Village, Councilman John- son offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION BE -IT RESOLVED by the Edina Village Council that sincere to the Edina Community Lutheran Church for their generous made- to the Village of Edina in appreciation for fire and police protection and for other Village services. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Shaw and on rollcall there were five ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted. VILLAGE OF INDEPENDENCE REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF CANDIDATE ON OPEN SPACE BOARD NOTED. port of its candidate for appointment to- the Open Space Board. taken. MINNEHAHA CREEK GOVERNING COBMISSION CONTINUED, The matter of entering into a joint powers agreement with the Minnehaha Creek Yatershed District and-the cities of Minneapolis, Minnetonlca, St. Louis Park and Hopkins for implementa- tion of Phase I1 of the Minnehaha Creek Governing Committee Program which had been continued from January 17, 1972, was continued further to March 20, 1972, by motion of Councilman Van Valkenburg, seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. Note was taken of the request of the Village of Independence for sup- No action t7as NETROPOLITAN SEWER BOARD JOINT USE RENTAL AGREEMENT APPROVED. As recommended by Mr. Hyde, the Metropolitan Sewer Board Joint Use Rental Agreement for 1972 was approved by motion of Councilman Van Valkenburg, seconded by Councilman Shaw and ‘carried. VILLA VAY - VERNON AVEN~ INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MADE. advised Council that the Hennepin County Highway Department has advised that the improvement of the Villa Way - Vernon Avenue intersection is scheduled for completion in early spring. Mr, Hyde HOUSING NEEDS COMMITTEE TO BE APPOINTED. appoint a committee to study housing needs in the Village, with the understand: ing that the Council is not dependent upon the recommendations of the committee. Reference was made to letters from the Edina Jaycees, Mr. Roger F. Heegaard and the Edzna League of llomen Voters, along with resolutions adopted by the Republican Caucus of Precinct 2 and of Precinct 8, requesting that such a committee be appointed. Mr. Heegaard, Mrs. Maland Hurr and Mr. R. H. Kennon all commented in favor of such a committee. Mr. Bernie Beaver, 5614 St. Andrews Ave.,commented that low cost housing does not necessarily mean tPhigh buildingsCn. Following some discussion, Councilman Courtney’s motion ~7as seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried that the Mayor appoint a committee to study housing needs in the Vil-lage. Councilman Johnson voted nay'^, stating that he believes that such a committee would be an rsexercise in futility”. Mayor Bredesen advised that he will MUNICIPAL INFORMATION SYSTEM JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED. As recommended by Mr. Dalen, Councilman Van Valkenburg offered the following resolution and moved its adoption, authorizing the Village to enter into a joint powers agreement to form a municipal information system: 2/28/72 RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO ENTER INTO A ITHEREAS, the Village Council of Edina has determined that there is a need by municipalities in the State of Minnesota for a coordinated approach to meeting municipal needs for electronic data processing; and WHEREAS, it is determined by this Council that the development of a data processing system, as opposed to individual applications of computerized data processing is an objective of this and other municipalities; and T*ElZREAS, the cost of developing and maintaining such a system is excessive for any one municipality; and VHEREAS, it is the intent of the Village of Edina to utilize an integrated data processing system as and when it becomes operationally feasible; and WHEREAS, Section 471,59, Ennesota Statutes, authorizes joint exercise by two or more public agencies of any power common to them; and VHZREAS, it is the desire of the Village of Edina to jointly provide for and maintain a data processing system for mutual advantage and concern; NO1.3, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Village Council of the Village of Edina that it hereby expresses the intent to enter into a joint powers agreement to form a cooperative municipal data processing system; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Manager is hereby appointed the re- presentative and the Village Treasurer is hereby appointed the alternate o f this municipality to serve on a Joint Powers Drafting Committee. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Johnson and on rollcall there were five ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted. T.H. 100 - I?. 50TH STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL SYSTEM COST SWRING AGREEMEXT FOR EAST-WEST RAMPS AUTHORIZED; As recommended by Mr. Dalen, it was inoved by Councilman Van Valkenburg, seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried, that'the Village agree to pay 25% of the cost of traffic signals at T.H. 100 and Nest 50th Street, with the understanding that the Village's share be paid from State Aid Funds. TRE$SURk'S REPORT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1971, was presented by Mr. Dalen, *;eviewed and ordered placed on file by motion of Councilman Shaw, seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. JOINT PONERS AGKEEMENT TO FORM A "ICIPAL INFORMATION SYSTEM VILLAGE'S SHARE TO BE PAID FROM STATE AID FUNDS, LIQUOR DISPENSARY FUND AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1971, was presented by Mr. Dalen, reviewed and ordered placed on. file by motion *of Councilman Shaw, seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. CLAIMS PAID. kenburg and carried for payment of the following claims as per Pre-List: eral Fund, $90,788.80; Construction Fund, $9,550~00; Park, Golf, Swimming, Arena, Park Construction, Gun, $20,531.51; fgater Fund, $5,382.90; Liquor, $119,550~45; Sewer Fund, $32.938.60;,Total, $278,742.26. The agenda having been covered, Councilman Johnson's motion for adjournment t7as seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried. Motion of Councilman Johnson was seconded by Councilman Van Val- Gen- Adjournment at 12:45 a.m. / Village Clerk