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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19730305_regular58 "UTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE IWCH 5, 1973 EDINA VILLAGE COUNCIL HELD AT VILLAGE HALL ON Members answering rollcall were Councilmen Courtney, Johnson, Van Valkenburg and Mayor Bredesen. I r. .' -2 BICYCLE-PEDESTRIAN PATHS REFERRED TO ENLARGED CO3EETTEE, on February 23, 1973, was presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Mr. Dunn advised that this is an informal public hearing on the construction of 23.16 miles of bicycle-commuter paths as set forth in a proposal submitted to and approved for hearing by the Council on February 5, 1973, notice of hearing for which was sent to all property owners whose boulevard area will be affected by the proposal. Gleason Road, Chairman of the Committee which had made the original proposal to the Council, presented transparencies of the report contained in the "Bicycle and Commuter Paths". She pointed out that the plan calls for a bicycle com- muter path network consisting of a primary route by which users could travel safely to various points of interest, with a smaller system of connector routes allowing for easy access to the primary routes. The third facet of the program would be a scenic route for enjoyment. It was pointed out that routes were selected after taking into consideration existing side.c;ralke, physical features and safety factors, with financing of these paths proposed to be by Village funds. Numerous residents were in the audience and numerous letters and peti- tions had been received prior hereto, both favoring and opposing construction of the paths. Approximately 374 residents had signed a petition circulated by the Cornelia P.T.A. requesting: 1. Installation of sidewalks in the vicinity of Cornelia School -- along 11. 70th Street from France Ave. to T.H. 100 and beyond, along 72nd Street from France Avenue West to Wooddale Avenue, along Cornelia Drive from t1. 66th Street to W. 72nd Street, along Dunberry Lane from Wooddale Ave. to Cornelia Drive, around Southdale and elsewhere as appropriate. Establish tighter traffic controls at 11. 70th Street and Cornelia Drive, and reduced speed signs along 17. 70th Street on approaches to Cornelia School. Install "Local Traffic Only" and reduced speed signs on Cornelia Drive from 1.7. 66th to 11. 72nd Streets, and on 8. 72nd Street from France Avenue to residential streets West of France. and France Ave. and elsewhere as appropriate to protect pedestrian access to Southdale, Yorktown and the new Hennepin County Regional Library. Assure appropriate salting or sanding of the V. 70th Street and Corn- elia Drive intersection. Arrange funding for sidewalks, pedestrian overpasses and other safety needs through sources other than assessing properwomers on the streets affected. Affidavit. of Hailing Nrs. Robert 11. Chizum, 6709 2. 3. 4. Consider construction of pedestrian overpasses at k1. 70th Street . 5. 6. Total cost was given by llr. Dunn, estimated at $514,275 one-half of TJ '%hi$" proposed to be paid from State Aid Funds and the balance from Revenue/ P unzs 6f the Village. It was also suggested that the Bicycle Ordinance aould be amended so that, rather than a license of $3.00 for each bicycle as long as it is owned by the same family, an annual license fee P70Uld be established with the proceeds to be applied toward maintenance of the paths. In reply to a question from Mr. 1-7illiarn Howard, 5808 Dewey Hill Road, Mayor Bred- esen recalled that Council had briginally approved the concept of bicycle paths for recreational purposes and that additional areas were added subsequently. pointed out that safety is one of the prime reasons hhe exfepded plan is now being considered. 3fayor Bredesen suggested the possibility of installing only one portion of the recreation area and one portion of the paths which had been recommended because of safety at this time, before proceeding further, to see thE results. Mr. Barry Stivers, 5403 IJooddale Ave., presented a petition objecting to installation of the paths along Wooddale Ave. Mr. Curtis King, . 6800 Brook Drive, objected that his notice reached him at a late date and asked that a future hearing be held at a larger meeting place. Ffrs. John R. Schedin, 5937 17ooddale Ave., offered to serve on the enlarged committee and said that she believes that it is dangerous to allow bicycles on pedestrian paths. Nr. Marx of Cahill Road said that he had lived in other municipalities that had bicycle paths and that cyclists left litter all along the paths. that residents had not received notices even though the paths were going along their property. Nr. Harold Jastram, 6804 Brook Drive, urged that the path be constructed across the creek from his home, rather than in his back yard. Nr. Robert Ahl, 5409 Wooddale Ave., was told that there is no intent to destroy He Objections were heard trees along the route. An unidentified gentleman in the audience was told by 3/5/73 59 < " PIayor Bredesen that Mud Lake and Braemar Park would be areas in which the paths could be constructed. Mrs. Paul Hendrickson, 5329 Maddox Lane, objected that the Edina Sun does not give good coverage to Village concerns. 5105 Valley View Road, said that perhaps when Valley View Road is blocked off, except €or neighborhood traffic, paths would not be warranted in that area. Mr. Donald Rukes, 5221 Naddox Lane, FJilliam Rickoff, 6801 West Shore Drive, Mrs. Pearl Gaslcill, 6825 Vest Shore Drive. Mrs. Thomas J. Perpich, 5317 $700d- dale Ave., asked that notices be sent to all volunteers for the enlarged com- mittee whether or not they are appoi ted. the matter be continued for restudy/aX enlarged committee, new members of which will be appointed by the Mayor, with the consent of the Council, from applicants who will make themselves known to the Mayor %efore the next meeting v7as seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried. The motion also provided that a ne17 hearing will be conducted on the basis of the recommendations of the, enlarged committee and that notices will be mailed out to all who are on the present mailing list. Councilman Johnson's motion referring the Cornelia School P.T.A. petition to the Traffic Safety Committee for study was then seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. Mrs. Nancy Atchison, President of the League of IJomcn Voters taTd Council that her group favors the concept of the paths. Mr. Frank Moore, Councilman Courtney's motion that F- IchaL IVIAHL PROPERTY REZONING CONTINUED TO MAY 7, 1973. Hr. Hyde recalled that 2he zoning of the Karl Rrahl property, located generally South of Vernon Ave. and 17est of Arctic IJay, had been continued from February 5, 1973 for study by the Environmental Quality Commission. Because the Commission. had not had a quorem at its regular meeting, this meeting had been continued to 5:30 p.m. today. sion had recommended that concept approval be denied inasmuch as the developer had failed to supply the Commission with a certified copy of a topographical survey, a front view elevation of the proposal, preliminary calculations and delineations of cut and fill and a preliminary inventory of trees to be removed due to construction of the proposed building, as requested by the Environmental Quality Commission at its meeting of February 12, 1973, The Commission felt that it is unable to fairly evaluate the environmental impact of the development without such information. Mr. Stanley Taube, attorney for the developer, recalled that Mr, Karl Krahl had previously presented a number of proposals for the property. He said that the information requested by the Environmental Quality Commission was not required by. Village Ordinance and that his client had not had the time or the funds to obtain this information. He added that an unfair burden is being placed on the developer. Mr. Taube urged concept approval of the zoning in compliance ~7ith the recommendation of the Planning Commission and recalled that the Planning Commission had approved the twelve units per acre so that a minimum of damage F70Uld be done to the hill. Councilman Johnson said that he believes that the property under discussion is similar to, and should be treated in the same manner, as the Victorsen hill located just South of the Crosstown Highway. Nr. Robert Kasbohm, 6147 Arctic Uay, explained that the Environmental Quality Commission is a new group with a net7 set of procedures to follow and that if it is going to function, it vi11 require the type of data requested by Mr. Krahl. He remarked that an increased - traffic situation would be forthcoming with the multiple housing which has already been approved along with the multiple housing which is pending. requested that any development for this property be continued until a study of the roads in the kkstern Edina area is available, including the study uf the Crosstown Frontage Road. Mr. Kasbohm referred to a petition signed by numerous residents in the area quich requested the Village to investigate and confer v7ith the State of Minnesota authorities regarding the hazard of noise pollution and the protection of environmental quality to the residents of IJestern Edina if the Krahl property is altered or destroyed by development and to determine just what can be done under the law. Mr. Kasbohm urged, too, that no action be talcen until the developer furnished the information requested by the Environmental Quality Commission. Mr. Rasbohm reviewed changes in road patterns which have been made in the Western Edina Plan since its adoption in 1970. that the plan called for 1050 multiple family units by 1980 and that there are 'already over 863 units approved v7ith a potential of 600 additional units, bring- ing an increase of 30% more multiple family housing units than originally planned. He urged the restudy of the 17estern Edina Plan and that the denssty be kept from one to five units per acre, with land use to be determined in view of the aggregate effect of that specific development on the entire Western Edina area. He urged Council to vote against concept approval, inasmuch as the ultimate project varies only slightly from the original project, to make it more acceptable. Mr. John Mortison of the Edina Homeowners Coalition stated that his group had stuGied plans for the area and feel that the density of 4 to 6 units per acre is the maximum which should be allowed for this area. lilr. West advised that at this meeting, the Environmental Quality Commis- He He pointed out Mr. 6 0. 3/5/73 2 Marshall Pieczentkowski, President of the Viking Hills Homeowners Association, said that this property is no different from Braemar Hills or Indian Hills with their single family development. It was brought out that the property under discussion is considerably smaller than either of those areas. kowski referred to an evaluation of Mr. Patrick Kennedy, U. S. Department of Agriculture District Conservationisq which concluded that 'twhile soils on this tract could be developed for homesites, at considerable expense no doubt, and alteration of the landscape, it is the policy of Hennepin Soil and Water Con- servation District that steep slopes of this nature would be better used for open space, recreation and wildlife uses". Qr. Michael Danylulc, 7106 Arctic Way, suggested hiring an expert from the University of Minnesota to make.a recommendation on the development of the land. Councilman Courtney said that he could not see how the loss of a large number of trees could be prevented if this project is approved,-that he opposed high density and that he wondered how any fire equipment would be able to get into the area if it should be nec- essary. Councilman Shaw had indicated his opposition to the density, the size of the building, and the fact that he believed that the recreation building would create excessive damage to the hill and to the trees. Councilman Johnson sug- gested the possibility of hiring someone to study and make a recommendation for the development of the Victorsen hill and the Krahl hill as was done with Braemar Hills. Mayor Bredesen said that because this area is considerably smaller, single family development might cause more damage to the natural amenities than a lop7 density multiple development. Notion was seconded by Councilman Van Val- kenburg. As requested by Nr. Taube, Councilman Courtney then withdrew his original motion and moved that the matter be continued to Hay 7, 1973, so that a new presentation might be made by the developer. lfotion was seconded by Councilman Van Valkenburg and carried. urged that a study be made and that the zoning be denied, rather than continued. Following considerable discussion, Mr. Taube said that the developer would not be coming back with another proposal for twelve units to the acre. Mr. Kasbohm said that he thinks residents are being intimidated and requested again that t@e Western Edina Plan be reviewed. An unidentified gentleman in the audience was assured that any new plan would have to go back to the Planning Commission and Nr. Pieczent- He then moved that the proposal be denied. 3fayor Bredesen said that . An unidentified gentleman in the audience the Environmental Quality Commission before coming back to Council on May 7, 1973. TREE REPLACEEIENT PLAN URGED. A letter from Mr. James E. Toepel, 4622 Arden Avenue, expressing approval of the authorization of the curbs and gutters in the Country Club area and requesting that a plan for tree replacement be started so that there won't be a "disaster area when the elm disease hits'? vas ordered placed on file by motion of Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. .- OPEN SPACE JXEPORT STUDS URGED. the Open Space Report be given due consideration was ordered placed on file by motion of Councilman Van Valkenburg, seconded by A letter from Nrs. Virginia Scott urging that Councilman Johnson and carried, C03@ESSION AND BOARD APPOINTMENTS were continued to the next meeting by motion of Councilman Courtney, seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried. 3lEETING SCHEDULES APPROVED SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION BY PLANNING COPIISSION AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CO3BESSLON. Councilman Johnson and carried accepting the recommendation that the Environ- mental Quality Commission meet on the last Monday of each kmth and the Planning Commission This schedule will be presented mthe Planning and Environmental Quality Commis- sions for their consideration. Councilman Courtney's motion was seconded by meet on the T?ednesday before the first Council Neeting of each month. WATER RESOURCES SECTION OF THE METROPOLITAN DEVELOPBENT GUIDE HEARIh'G SCHEDULE t7as noted by Pir. Hyde. No action was taken. TWO-VAY RADIO SYSTEM DISCUSSION CONTINUED to March 19, 1973, by motion of Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. FRAhTCE AVENUE - PARKLAWN AVE. SIGNAL AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY was ordered referred to the Village Attorney for his recommendation at the meeting of March 19, 1973, by Councilman Courtney, seconded by Councilman Van Valkenburg and carried. BOARD OF REVIEPI HEARIh'G DATE SET FOR JUNE 11, 1973, by motion of Councilman Courtney, seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried. at 4:30 p.m. The meeting will be held 3/5/7 3 6f T.H. 100 VEST FRONTAGE ROAD FROM W. 70TH STREET TO METRO BLVD. CONTINUED TO March 19, 1973, by motion of Councilman Van Valkenburg, seconded by Council- man Courtney and carried. HENNEPIN COUNTY LEAGUE 'LEGISLATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS ACCEPTED.. Councilman Courtney's motion was seconded by Councilman Van Vallcenburg and carried accepting the following recommendations of the Hennepin County League of Nunicipalities : 1. 2. Opposing any legislation which would implement the Governor's recommendations in regard to a two-year suspension of reassessments; Favoring the adoption of legislation requiring counties and the State of Minnesota to remit all taxes collected for municipalities to local government within 30 days after collection, or pay competitive interest rates on such monies not remitted on time; Oppose consolidation of misdemeanor prosecutions in the office of the Hennepin County Attorney; Endorse legislation to permit local units of government to pur- chase land for open space purposes without being required to pay delinquent taxes and penalties; Endorse legislation to encourage a more unified effort by permitting municipalities to have their Councils act in the capacity of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, permitting Council members to serve on the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, or.permitting Councils to contract with other jurisdictions for such services. 3. 4. 5. UNIFORM ELECTRIC FRANCHISE MEETING will be held on March 15, 1973 at 7:30 p.m. in the Civic Center Building of Brooklyn Center. Mr. Hyde will repredent the ' Village. FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDIATION APPEAL AUTHORIZED. Mr. Hyde reported a decision against the Village by the State Bureau of Mediation Services that, despttc the fact that the three Lieutenants in the Fire Department filed written state- ments requesting that the Firefzghterd Local not represent them, the State says that these Lieutenants are not supervisors and, therefore, they must be bargained with along with the Eire Fighters. Manager to appeal this matter by motion of Councilman Courtzney, seconded by Permission was given the Village I Councilman Johnson and carried. LEGISLATIVE ACTION CONFERENCE SET FOR MARCH 14, 1973. Mr. Hyde advised Council of a Legislative Action Conference sponsored by the League of Minnesota Muni- cipalities which will be held on March 14, 1973, at the St. Paul Arts and Science Center,. HEARING DATES SET FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEPENTS. As recommended by Mr. Dunn, Council- man Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEAPJNGS ON P STREET IIPROVEMEXCS NOS.' P-8-172, PsBA-192, P-BA-193, P-BA-194 AND IMPROVEMENT P-BA-195 1. The Village Engineer, having submitted to the Council a preliminary report as to the feasibility of the proposed street improvements 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 19, 1973, at 7:OO p.m. in the Edina Village Hall, to consider in public hearing the views of all persons interested in said improvements. 3. place and purpose of said meeting to be published in the official newspaper 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 HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS PERMANENT STREET SUWACLNG IMPROVEMENT NO; P-A-172 PERMANENT STREET SURFACING AND CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER IMPROVEMENTS NOS. P-BA-192, P-BA-193 AND P-BA-194 EDINA VILLAGE COUNCIL will meet at the Edina Village Hall on Monday, March 19, 1973, at 7:OO p.m., to consider the following proposed improvements to be 3/5/73 constructed under the authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429. The approximate cost of said improvements are estimated by the Village as set forth below: ESTIMATED COST 1. PERMANENT STREET SURFACING IN THE FOLLOVIKG: 2. A. Improvement No. P-A-172 $ 9,571.07 Vest 62nd Street from Concord Avenue to St. Johns Avenue 1 PERMANENT STREET SURFACIW AND CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER IN THE FOLLE7IRG: A. Improvement No. P-BA-192 $55,819.25 Fjeld T7ayen from Londonderry Road Westerly 725' 2 Dovre Drive from Londonderry Road Westerly to Biscayne Blvd. from Londonderry Road to Dovre B. Improvement No. P-BA-193 $ 4,806.90 Biscayne Blvd. Drive Tupa Drive from East line of Braemar Hills 5th Addition Easterly to cul-de-sac C. Improvement No. P-BA-194 $13,706.53 Glacier Place from Gleason Road Westerly to cul-de-sac The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Permanent Street Surfacing <Zmprovement No. P-A-172) under l-A above includes Lots 8 thru 13 incl., Block 2, Valley View Ridge; Lots 5 and 6, Block 2, and Lot 3, Block 3, Valley View Slppe; and Parcel 699, Sec. 19, T. 28, R, 24. The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Permanent Street Surfacing and Concrete Curb and Gutter (Improvement No. P-BA-192) under 2-A above includes Lots 1 thru 6 incl., Block I, Lots 1 thru 12 incl., Block 2, Lots 1 thru 9 incl., Block 3, and Lots 1 thru 9 incl., Block 4, all in Parkwood Knolls 17th Addition. The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Permanent Street Surfacing and Concrete Curb and Gutter (Improvement No. P-BA-193) under 2-B above includes Lots 1, 2, 3 & 4, Block 1, Scott Berg Addition. The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Permanent Street Surfacing and Concrete Curb and Gutter (Improvement No. P-BA-194) under 2-C above includes Lots 1 thru 10 incl., Block 1, Proposed Viking Hills 4th Addi- tion (Outlot A, Viking Hills 2nd Addition). Florence B. Hallberg, Village Clerk (Official Publication) VILLAGE OF EDINA IIENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARIXG GRADING, GRAVELIXG , PEEMANENT STREET I SURFACING, CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER, UTILITY RELOCATION, LAID ACQUISITION ,. SPECIAL INTERSECTION CONSTRUCTION WITH TRAFFIC SIGNALS I3PROVENENT NO. P-BA- 195 Edina Village Council will meet at the Edina Village Hall on Monday, Ilarch 19, 1973, at 7:OO p .m., to consider the following proposed improvement to be constructed under the authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429. The approximate cost of said improvement is estimated by the Village at $605,932.47. 13SE'ROVENENT NO. P-BA-195 GRADING, GRAVELIRG, BImENOUS SURFACING, CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER, WJD ACQUISITION, UTILITY mLOCATION, INCLUDING SPECIAL INTERSECTION CONSTRUCF- ION WITH TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT VEST 70TH STREET AND BEST FRONTAGE ROAD AND 12 FOOT EXTRA WIDTH OF VEST FRONTAGE ROAD IN THE FOLLOXtNG: . West 70th Street from Rabun Drive to Minneapolis, Northfield and T.H. 100 t7est Frontage Road from West 70th Street to Metro Blvd. Southern Railroad tracks TEie area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Grading, Gravel- ing, Permanent Street surfacing, Concrete Curb and Gutter, Utility Relocation, Land Acquisition, Special Intersection Construction with Traffic Signals (Improvement No. P-BA-195) as described above includes Lots 1 Block 1; Lots 2 thru 5 incl., Block 2; Lots 2 thm 6 incl., Block 5; and Lots 1, 2 & 3, Block 6, Edina Inferchang'e Center, Lots 1 thru 22 incl., Block 1 and Outlot A, in Edina Interchange Center'3rd Addition; Lots 1 thru 6 incl., Block 1, Lein's Edina Addition; Lot 8, Block 1, Duggan's Homestead; Lot 8 and Lots 22 thru-28 incl., Block 7, Broolcview Heights 2nd Addition; Lot 19, Block thrn 7 incl., - 3/5/73 3, Brookview Heights 3rl Addition; Lots 1, 2 & 3, Bloc 3rd Addition-Jacobson Replat; Parcels 1'610, 2625, 3505 1, Broolcvievi Heights and 5600, Section 9, To~7nship 116 , Range 21; Parcels 1210 and 2200, Section 8, Township 116 , Range 21. Florence B. Hallberg Village Clerk Motion for adoption of the resolution pias seconded by Councilman Courtney and on rollcall there were four ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted. BIDS AUTHORIZED FOR PZPLACEHENT OF VATER SERVICES. As recommended by Mr. Dunn, Councilman Van Valkenburg offered the following resolution and moved its adoption : PXSOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROPOSED IMPROVEIIENT AND DIPECTLNG ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS REPLACEIBNT OF WATER SERVICES BE IT RESOLVED BP THE VILLAGE COUNCIL, VILLAGE OF EDINA, MINNESOTA: 1. following 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. The Clerk shall cause to be published in the Edina Sun and Construction Bulletin the following notice for bids for improvement: The plans and specifications for the proposed improvements cet forth in the (Official Publication) VILLAGE OF EDINA HENNEPIN COUNTY, I*fHl'"NSOTA ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS REPLACEMENT OF WATER SERVICES CONTWCT $173-1 BIDS CLOSE MARCH 30 , 1973 SEALZD 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, March 30, 1973, and the Edina Village Council will meet at 7:OO p.m., Monday, April 2, 1973, to consider said bids for the Replacement of T7ater Services in the Country Club Area of Edina. The following are approximate quantities of major items: 174 Each, 3/4" Corporation Stops and Taps 20 174 Each, 3/4" Curb Stops & Boxes 20 Each, 1'' Curb Stops & Boxes Each, ltl, Corporation Stops and Taps 2460 L/F, Augering 3/4K1 Copper House Services 275 L/F, Augering 1'' Copper House Services 213 Each, 3' x 4' Holes Hand Dug in Street 198 Each, 2' x 4' Holes Hand Dug behind Curb 213 200 Lbs., Miscellaneous Fittings 17orB 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). Said deposit to be returned upon return of the plans and specifications with a bona fide bid. No bids will' be considered unless sealed and accompanied by cash deposit, bid bond or certi'fied check payable to the Village Clerk in the amount of at least ten (10) percent of amount of base bid. BY ORDER OF THII EDINA VILLAGE COUNCIL. Each, Turn Off Corporation at Main and Disconnect Old Service The Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Florence B. Hallberg Village Clerk Notion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Courtney and on rollcall there were four ayes' and no nays and the resolution vas adopted. T.H. 100 AND 11. 77TH STREET/EDINA INDUSTEAL BLVD. COST SHAPJNG CO3DIITPENT AUTHORIZED. follotiing resolution and moved its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina Village Council that the cost sharing commitment for t'raffic signals at the T.H. 1QO and N. 77th Street Interchange with the State of Minnesota Highway Department be hereby autharized. Notion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Courtney and on rollcall there tiere four ayes and no nays and the resolution v7as adopted. As recommended by Nr. Dunn, Councilman Van Valkenburg offered the RESOLUTION TOf7NSHIP RELIEF SYSTEM CONTINUATION URGED. Hr . Hyde advised Council that once again the abolishment of the Township form of relief is being considered in the Legislature and that, if successfu1;'the cost to the Village would be approxi- mately $125,000 annually. following resolution and moved its adoption: Councilman Van Valkenburg thereupon offered the 3 3/5/73 RESOLUTION IMREAS, the Village of Edina has participated with twenty-one other metropoli- tan area suburbs in the Suburban Hennepin County Relief Board for many years; and 57HEREAS, the Suburban Hennepin County Relief Board has adequately administered the direct relief needs of the citizens of Edina for many years on an economical basis with very lop7 overhead; and FEEREAS, Senate File 410 would, by changing to the County Relief System, increase tremendously the welfare costs to Edina taspayers; NCW, THEPXEFORE, BE IT 'IZ%SOLVED that the Mayor and Village Council of the Village of Edina urge Senators Otto Bang and Harmon T. Ogdahl and Representatives Mary Forsythe, John 11. Johnson and Ray 0. Pleasant to take any action possible to preserve the Township System of caring for the poor in the County of Hennepin. Notion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Courtney and on rollcall there were four ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted. RECREATION ACTIVITY CAJXNDAR QUOTATIONS AUTHORIZED. As recommended by Nr. Hyde, Councilman Johnson's motion was seconded and carried authorizing taking bids for a recreation activity calendar for the entire year. is estimated at $3,000. Cost of the calendar 14UD W33 STUDY COHHITTEE REPORT >IADE. Mr. Ronald Hayes, Chairman of the >fud .. *. Lake Study Committee, reported that his Committee is working closely with the 9 Park and Recreation Department and the Department of Public Works and Engineer- ing and have set May 21, 1973 as their deadline to come to Council with alter- native suggestions for the Nud Lake area. CIAIIIS PAID. Vallcenburg and carried for payment of the following claims as per Pre-List: General Fund, $24,448.71; Construction Fund, $259.25; Park, Park Construction, Park Sinking, Golf, Arena, Swimming, Gun, $9,097.61; Water Fund, $6,266.60; Liquor Fund, $66,005.47; Sewer Fund, $1,267.88; Improvements, $2,512.50; PIR and Poor, $72.24; Total, $109,930.26. Motion of Councilman Courtney was seconded by Councilman Van No further business appearing, Councilman Johnson's motion for adjournment vas seconded by Councilman Courtney. Adjournment at 9:27 p.m. Village Clerk