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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19730319_regularIENUTES OF THE REGULAR NEETING OF THE EDI" VILLAGE COUNCIL HELD AT VIUAGE HALL ON MARCH 19, 1973 Members answering rollcall were Councilmen Courtney, Johnson, Shaw, and Van Valkenburg who served as Mayor Pro Tem in the absence of Mayor Bredesen. I.IINUTES of ,Ifarch 5 , 1973, were approved as submitted by motion of Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. (See 4/2/73 correction.) PUBLIC HEARINGS CONDUCTED ON VARIOUS IIPROVEM3NTS. Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. having been given, public hearings were conduqted and action taken as herein- after recorded: A. CONSTRUCTION OF GRADING, GRAVELING, BITUMINOUS SURFACING , CONCRETE CURB -I Due notice AND GU'JTER, LAND ACQUISITION; UTILITY RELOCATION, INCLUDING SPECIAL INTER- SECTION CONSTRUCTION IXLTH TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT WEST 70TH STREET AND VEST FRONTAGE ROAD AND 12 FOOT EXTRA WIDTH OF ?EST FRONTAGE ROAD IN THE FOLLOW- ING: (BA-195) Vest 70th Street from Rabun Drive to Minneapolis, Northfield and Southern T.H. 100 West Frontage Road from Vest 70th Street to Netro Blvd. Mr. Dunn recalled that this improvement had been discussed some time ago at the time the Edina Flace property was rezoned. It was explained that the improve- ment is being proposed at this time for the following reasons: Frontage Road from Netro Blvd. to West 70th Street is a necessary part of the proposed reconstruction of T.H. 190 from Crosstown Highway to Interstate 494; 2) The special intersection configuration with signalization at the inter- section of Vest Frontage Road and West 70th Street was proposed by the developer and accepted as a condition of the rezoning to Office Building District 0-2 of the Edina Place, Inc., property which rezoning v7as approved by the Council on January 18, 1971; 3) Rather than have the area in a state of construction tumoil over a period of years, it is proposed to rebuild West 70th Street all the way to the M.N.& S. Railroad tracks at this time. estimated cost breakdown as follows : Railroad fracks 1) The Vest Mr. Dunn explained the Segment Proposed to be Paid by PIinn. Highway Dept . V170th St. lm&s RR to Creek Creek Crossing 17. 70th St. Creek to Rabun 51. 70 St. W.Frtg. Rd. to Rabun & W.Frtg. Rd. 70th to S. end special intersection (IED proposed construction) I Proposed to be Proposed to be Total Asses sed Paid from Muni- cipal State Aid Funds $ 66,865.89 $ 63,484.11 $130,350 .OO $ 50,160.00 $ 50,160.00 $ 18,168.00 $ 18,168.00 $ 74,170.62 $ 74,1V0.62 333,083.85 F?.Frtg. Rd. from South . end special intersection to Netro Blvd. (Extra 10' R-0-11 and 12' street width) Hr. Dunn presented the proposed rates of assessment as follows: Commercial property abutting 1.1, 70th Street at $68.06 per aseessable foot; Single family residential property (R-1) at $12.00 per assessable foot (the normal assessment €or single family residential property on improved State Aid streets); Com- $ 74,170.62 $418,117.74 $113,644.11 $605,932 -47 311917 3 67 mercial property benefited by the special intersection construction and extra width of Nest Frontage Road sir0Uld be $91.64 per 1000 assessable square feet for Edina Place, Inc., property and $45.82 per 1000 assessable square feet for other oommercgal property. A letter vas noted from Mr. Albert J. Ehlen, owner of the Post Office property objecting to the special assessment of his property for this improvement inasmuch as his- lease with the Post Office calls for his reimbursement for real estate taxes but no special assessments. Nr. Mac Craw- ford,representing the DuPont Company at 5251 W. 74th St., protested that his company would not benefit from the improvement since it has other access to the property. Nessrs. Gary Eckhardt, 5028 17. 70th Street and V7. H. Nelson, 5020 17. 70th Street objected to the proposal on the basis of additional noise which t70uld be caused by the traffic on the ramp. In response to their questions as to 17hy the road would be constructed on the Best side of the Edina Evangelical Free Church , Mr. tlilliam Crawford of the State Highway Depart- ment, said that this was necessary because of the required distance of 300 feet from the ramp to allow for discharge of traffic between two signalized inter- changes. meeting that traffic would be kept off of 8. 70th Street. Mr. Hyde esplained 'the history of the area, noting that the location of the.Frontage Road had been moved to the IJest of the church because of Federal Highway Administration rules. It was recalled that the interchange had been decided upon some time ago and that the issue now is 11. 70th Street. Mr. Carlyle Jacobson, owner of property at 5404-5406 17. 70th Street , ~7as told that his assessment would, be. $12.00 per front foot. An unidentified lady in the audience questioned the installation of sidewalks along.17. 70th Street. Nr. Hyde replied that sidewalks are being .encouraged along State Aid streets on the right-of-way and not on private pro- perty. Discussion ensued as to which side of the street the sidewalk should be constructed. Flr. Dunn said that he F70Uld meet with neighbors and discuss this matter. Nr. Hyde assured property ovmers that as the property is developed on the Best side of Cahill Road, the industrial traffic will be separated from W. 70th Street .by a cul-de-sac. Councilman Johnson's motion authorizing the improvement was then seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. tion Ordering Improvement later in $EnUtes .) B. CONSTRUCTION OF PEFWNENT STREET SURFACING IN THE FOLLOV7IiW (A-172) Advising that this improvement has been brought to hearing as a result of a petition, Nr. Hyde presented total estimated construction cost at $9,571.07, proposed to be assessed,against 688.79 estimated assessable feet at an esti- mated cost of $13,90 pey assessable foot. No objections being heard, Council- man Courtney's motion was seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried for approval of the project. C. CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT STREET SUWACIhG RND CONCFSTE CURB AND GUTTER I Mr. Eclchardt objected that he had been told at a previous Council (See Resolu- Nest 62nd Street from Concord Ave. to St. John's Ave. (See Resolution Ordering Improvement later in 3linutes.) IN THE FQLL(X;IING (BA-192): All streets in ~"arlwood Knolls 17th Addition (Fjeld Bayen from Londonderry Road Westerly 725' 2 Dovre Drive from Londonderry Road Westerly to Biscayne Blvd. Biscayne Blvd. from Londonderry Road to Dovre Drive) Mr. Hyde, advising that improvement of the above named streets is being proposed at the request of the developer, presented total estimated project cost at $55,819.25, proposed to be assessed against an estimated 4,186.18 assessable feet at an estimated cost of $13.33 per foot. had been received prior thereto. by Councilman Shaw and carried authorizing the improvement. Ordering Improvement later in Ninutes . ) D. CONSTRUCTION OF PEISIANENT STREET SURFACING AID CONCmTE CUP33 AND GUTTER No objections were heard and none Councilman Johnson's motion was then seconded (See Resolution IN THE POLLOIJIIilG : Tupa Drive in Scott Berg Addition Ilr. Hyde, advising that this improvement has come to hearing as the result of a petition, presented total estimated project cost at $4,806.90, proposed to be assessed against four assessable lots at an estimated cost of $1,201.73 per assessable lot. Iilo objections being heard, Councilman Johnson's motion was seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried, authorizing the improvement. (See Resolution Ordering Improvement later in Ninutes.) E. CONSTRUCTIOPJ OF PEPJNENT STREET SURFACIITY; fiND CONCEETE CUI33 AND GUTTER IN Tm FOLLOUING: (BA-194) Glacier Place from Gleason Road t7esterly to cul-de-sac Advising that this improvement was brought to hearing on petition, llr. Hyde presented total estimated project cost at $13,706.53, proposed to be assessed against 744.82 estimated assessable feet at an estimated cost of $18.40 per foot. No objections being heard, Councilman Johnson's motion authorizing the improvement 17iLh the recommendation that the assessment be on a per lot basis was then seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried. offered the follot~ing resolution and moved its adoption: (BA- 19 3) Councilman Johnson thereupon 68 '1 d 3/19/73 RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS NOS. BA-192, BA2193; 'BA4194, BA-195 AND INPROVEBENT A-172 BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Village of Edina, Minnesota, that this Council heretofore caused notice of hearing to be duly published and mailed to owners of each parcel within the area proposed to be assessed on the fol- lowing 1. 2, 3, 4. 5 proposed improvements : CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT STREET SURE'ACING AND CONCRETE CURB ANI) GUTTER IN THE FOLLOWING: Fjeld Wayen from Londonderry Road Westerly 725' 2 Dovre Drive from Londonderry Road Westerly to Biscayne Biscayne Blvd. from Londonderry Road to Dovre Drive CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT STREET SURFACING AND-CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER IN THE FOLLWING: Tupa Drive in Scott Berg Addition CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT STREET SURFACING AND CONCRETE*CURB AND GUTTER IN THE FOLLOWING: Glacier Place from Gleason Road Westerly to cul-de-sac CONSTRUCTION OF GRADING, -GRAVELING, PERMANENT STREET SURFACING, CON- CRETE CURB AND GUTTER, UTILITY RELOCATION, LAND ACQUISITION, SPECIAL INTERSECTION CONSTRUCTION WITH TRAFFIC SIGNALS IN THE FOLLmJING : West 70th Street from Rabun Drive to Minneapolis, Northfield & Southern T.E. 100 WestFrontage Road from West 70th Street to Metro Blvd. CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT STREET SURFACING IN THE FOLLOWING: West 62nd Street from Concord Ave. to St. Johds Ave. I . Railroad Tracks and at the hearing held at the time and place specified in said notice, the Council has-.duly considered the views of all persons interested, and being fully advised of the pertinent facts does hereby determine to proceed with the construction of said improvements as described in the published notices of said hearings, except that with respect to Permanent Street Surfacing and Concrete Curb and Gutter in Glacier Place from Gleason Road Westerly to cul-de- sac (BA-194) the assessment shall be recommended on a per lot, rather than on a front foot, basis, including all proceedings which may be necessary in emin- ent domain for the acquisition of necessary easements and rights for construc- tion and maintenance of such improvements; that said improvements are hereby designated and shall be referred to in all subseduent proceedings as follows: No. 1 Above STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-192 . s STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-193 STREET IMPROVEMEVT NO. BA-194 No, 2 Above No. 3 Above No. 4 Above STREET IMPROVEMENT NO, BA-195 No. 5 Above STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. A-172 and the area to be specially assessed for BA-192 above includes Lots 1 thru 6 incl., Block 1, 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; and the area to be specially assessed for BA-193 above includes Lots 1, 2, 3 & 4, Block 1, Scott.Berg Addition; and the area to be specially assessed for BA-194 above includes Lots 1 thru 10 i'ncl., Block 1, Proposed Viking Hills 4th Addi- tion (Outlot A, Viking Hills 2nd Addition); and the area to be specially assessed for BA-$95 above includes Lots 1 thru 7 incl., Block 1; Lots 2 thru 5 incl., Block 2;.Lots 2 thru 6 incl., Block 5; and Lots 1, 2 & 3, Block.6, Edina Interchange 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, Brookview Heights 2nd Addition; Lot 19, Block 3, Brookview Heights 3rd Addition; Lots 1, 2 & 3, Block 1, Brookview Heights 3rd Addition-Jacobson Replat; Parcels 1610, 2625, 3505 and 5600, Section 9, Towriship 116, Range 21; Parcels 1210 and 2200, Section 8, Township 116, Range 21; hd the area proposed to be specially assessed for A-172 above .includes Lots 8 thru 13 incl., Block 2, Valley View Ridge; Lots 5 and 6, Block 2, and Lot 3, Biock 3, Valley View Slope; and Parcel 699, Sec. 19, T. -28, R. 24. Motion €or adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Courtney and on rolkall there were four ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted. . LOT I, BLOCK 1, REPLAT OF EDINA INTERCHANGE CENTER C-2 ZONING REQUEST WITH- * DRAWN.- As requested by the property owner, the request of Capital Ventures, Inc., €or zoning change from PID Planned Industrial District to C-2 Commer- cial District of Lot 2, Block 1, Replat of Edina Interchange Center, was with- drawn. .. . ,. z WARDEN ACRES-AUSTIN REPLAT PRELIMINARY PLAT CONTINUED TO APRIL 2, 1973. davits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Affi- Mr. Dunn, with the aid of the view-graph, presented the pro- - 3/19/73 69 posed subdivision of SaJarden Acres-Austin Replat as recommended by the Planning Commission. In response to a question from Blr. Charles F. Leefeldt, 5417 a Grove Street, was told that he would not have to pay for any street improvement unless he decided to.subdivide his property. Messrs. Richard V. Bartheleny, 5500 Benton Ave., and Robert C. Connell, 5504 Benton,Ave., objected to the proposed plat, claiming that it would ruin the low area which is the habitant of wild life. Mr, Frank Cardarelle and Mr. Curtis AuStin explained that the current proposal includes a road South fromGroueStreet, one block of two lots and one block of six lots andnoted that the lots on Benton Avenue, South of those proposed, would probably be further divided into lots at a later date. Mr. Dunn said that a temporary easement will be required for a cul-de-sac with a 70 foot traveled circle where the 50 foot right-of-way ends and that Lots 7 and 8 must be bhown as outlots until access is available. Village Attorney Erickson said that he would have to research the ordinances to see what should be done as to the aspect,of a private driveway to Lots 7 and 8. and Mrs. Harold Nordby, 5520 Benton Avenue, were told that if they are consid- ering a North-South division of their property at this time, they should taik to Mr. Austin to see if such a division could be incorporated in the plans fot the proposed plat. Following considerable discussion, Councilman Courtney moved that the matter be continued to April 2, 1973, for study, with thexnder- standing that, if approved, preliminary and final plat could be both granted at that time. // Mr. I Motion was seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried. M k23 MC CAULEY HEIGHTS 4th ADDITION GRANTED PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL. Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. as recommended by the Planning Commission. man Courtney offered the following resolution and moved its adopt.ion: Mr, Dunn presented McCauley Heights 4th Addjtion for preliminary approval No objections being heard, Council- RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MC CAULEY HEIGHTS 4TH ADDITION BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Edina, Minnesota that that certain plat entitled "McCauley Heights 4th AdditionpE, platted by John J. McCauley, and presented to the Edina Village Council on March 19, 1973, be and is hereby granted preliminary approval as recommended by Planning Commission with the understanding that a fixe percent parkland 'dedication fee is received by the Village. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Shaw and on rollcall there were four ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted. ROY H. PETERSON RESIGNS FROM MUD LAJG STUDY COMMITTEE. Upon being advised of the receipt of the resignation of Mr. Roy H. Peterson from the Mud Lake Study Committee, Councilman Johnson's motion was seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried, accepting Mr. Peterson's.resignation with' thanks and regrets. I . MONROE] AVENUE STORM SEWER PETITION was presented and ordered referred to the Engineering Department for processing by motion of Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried. The properties petitioning for the improvement are 401, 403 and 405 Monroe Avenue. LEE VALLEY CIRCLE PERMANENT STREST SURFACING ANI) CURB.petition was presented and ordered referred to the Engineering Department for processing by motion of Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried. INDUSTRIAL TYPE ENGINES BID &?BED. Mr. Hyde presented tabulation of one bid received from Ziegler, Inc., for two Caterpillar G333CHRC Engings at $12,120 less trade iniof $1,000 for a total bid price of $11,120. motion awarding the'bid to Ziegler, Inc., as recommended was then seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. Councilman Johnson's HEARING DATES SET FOR VARIOUS PLANNING MATTERS. Motion of Councilman Shaw was seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried setting April 16, 1973, for hearing dates for the following zoning matters: 1. Outlot 2, Southdale Office Park (Erickson Property) - C-3 Commercial 2. Lot 1, Block 1, Yorktown - C-4 Commercial District to C-3 Commercial 3. District to PRD-5 Planned Residential District District Hyde Eark 2nd Addition - Preliminary Plat PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATES REVISED. .man Johnson's motion was seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried, setting the meeting date for Planning Commission for the Wednesday preceeding the first As 'recommended by Mr. West, Council- Council meeting of each..,month. 3/19/73 !- ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITX CONMISSION MEXTING DATES REVISED. As recommended by Mr. West, Councilman Johnson's motion was seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried; setting Environmental Quality Commission meeting dates for the Monday preceeding the- monthly meeting of the Planning Commission. will be held if necessary, Special meetings -COUNTY ROAD 18 AND COUNTY ROAD 39 PROPOSED INTERSECTION RECOMMENDATION NOTED. The recommendation of the Environmental Quality Commission that a diamond inter- Change'be-provided, as proposed by the Hennepin County Highway Department, with the exception that there be no interconnection with Valley View Road or Mc Cauley Trail,was referred to the Engineering Department and to the Traffic Safety CommitEee by motion of Councilman Johnson, seconded bjT. Councilman Shaw and carried. + WEN SPACE COMMITTEE TO BE APPOINTED. Mr, West presented the request of the Environmental Quality Commission that Council consider the appointment of an official Open Space Committee to use-the ad hoc committee's report as a starting point 'in the identification of property in the Village which should be considered for .acquisition for the preservation of open space or addition to park property, tions for the method of financing such acquisition and that a member of the Environmental Quality Commission be appointed to such Open Space Committee. Councilman Johnson suggested that'such a-conbittee could be a sub-committee of the Environmental Quality Commission. than environmental qualitjr, be appointed. MORNINGSIDE STORM SEWER SURGE BASIN DEVELOPMENT GRANTED CONCEPT APPROVAL. Mr. Vest advised Council that the Environmental Quality Commission has been meet- ing for several months with residents of-t'he Morningside area about the condi- tion of the storm sewer surge basin boundeb. by W, 41st Street and Lynn and KiplZng Avenues, Completion of this surge'basis was deleted from the Morning- side storm sewer project as a cost-saving measure. completed, and the Village is permitting the City of St, Louis Park to remove . the material necessary to provide the required storage capacity at their cost, A number of the area residents have proposed that the surge basin be developed as a mini-nature area if it can be done at little or no cost to the *Village. Following some discussion, Councilman Courtney' s motion that Council grant concept approval to the proposal if such a development can be accomplished at no cost to the Village other than for the cost of normal maintenance was seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried, G0WB"TAL STUDY COMMISSION AND BICYCLE PATH COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS MADE; Councilman Johnson's motion was seconded by Councilman Cburtney and carried for appointment of the following: Virginia Bodine, Messrs. Robert J. Crabb, Ed-Dunn, William F. Greer, Frederick K. Hauser, Jr., Robert C. Ingman, David A. McGovern, Jr., Samuel F. McGowan, James R. Ritchay, Lawrence W. Rixe, William B, Sherman, J. Richard Vaaler, Wayne Vander Vort, Kermit H. Wilson, Jack Yarger. Hmes. Lynne Billings, Jeanenne Chizum, Barbara Felker, Pearl Gaskill, -Joseph Jones, Hazel Koontz, Joanne Rahn, Judith Wehrwein, Messrs. Kenneth Borden, Ronald Hays, William H. Howard, Wilbur Maki, Donald Montgomery, Paul T. Mucke, John E. Ryan and Barry Stivers. OUTLOT' A. GLEASON' S THIRD ADDITION 'SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS CONTINUED. by the developer, Councilmau Johnson's motion.was seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried, continuing discussion of special assessments for Outlot A, Gleason' s Third Addition to April 2, 1973. It was-suggested that such a committee should make recommenda- Mrs. Alison Fuhr, 6609 Brittany Road, - suggested that 'a bond issue might be involved and that would have more impact Following some discussion, Councilman Courtney's motion was seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried that an Open Space Committee The basin must now be . Governmental Study Commission - Mrs. Bicycle Path Committee - As requested -. BEER AND CLUB LIQUOR LICENSES APPROVED. and the Sanitarian, Councilman Courtney's motion was seconded by Councilman Shaw &d carried, with Councilman Johnson abstaining, for approval of the fol- lowing licenses: Off Sale Beer: A1 Funzzo's Pizza House, Bill's Extra Kwik, Black Swan Pub, Braemar Golf Course, Byerly's, Del Farm Store, Dennison's, Inc., Edina Dairy, Jerry's Foods, Kenny's Meats, Red Owl Stores, Inc., Valley View Dari Superette; Black Swan Pub, Edina American Legiqn Post 471, Edina Country Club, Gus Young's Biltmore Lanes, Gus Young's Jolly Bull Tavern, Gus Young's Southdale Bowl, Jolly Green Giant; Club Liquor: Edina Country Club, Interlachen Country Club. As recommended by the Police Department On Sale Beer: A1 Funzzo's Pizza House, Biltmore Motor Hotel, .- I 3/19/73 TWO-WAY RADIO SYSTEM BIDS AUTHORIZED. a memo on two-way radios which matter had been continued from March 5, 1973. He advised that recommendations have been made for an additional fifteen mobile units and a remote station in the bark and Recreation Department to enable better utilization of manpower and to batter serve the public under emergency conditions, by'20 or 3O'feet to improve radio coverage. He recalled that the mobile units in the existing system are for the most part older units that are creating a multitude of sewice and dependability problems and recommended trading in the old units along ,with the acquisition of the new units. Mr. Hyde noted that it is estimated that the total cost would be $21,780 and recommended taking bids on the complete new system and ahnual maintenance to find out what service savings a new system would allow. itemsL:proposed to be paid for from Revenue Sharing Eunds. motion authorizing taking bids for.the two-way radio system was then seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. Mr. Hyde called Council's attention to Mr. Hyde suggested that the transmission tower height be increased It was recalled that this was one of the Councilman Johnson's TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF MARCH 13, 1973, were accepted as presented by motion of Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. COOPERATION WITH BURNSVILLE AUTHORIZED IN FISCAL DISPARITIES APPEAL TO SUPREME COURT. opposing the Weaver BLl& they had indicated that they did not need any help at that time. glad to accept financial assistance. Councilman Shaw's motion was seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried approving the expenditure of $1,000 to assist in payment of court costs. SOUTHDALE LIQUOR STORE SIGN APPROVED, been taken for the Southdale Liquor Store sign as follows: was low at $3,112, Nordquist Sign Company, $3,400 and Lawrence Sign Company was high bidder at $Q,585. Councilman Courtney's motion was seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried awarding to recommended low bidder, LeRoy Sign Company, Mr. Hyde recalled that at the time Burnsville proposed their suit The mattex is now being appealed to the Supreme Court and would be As recommended by the Village Manager, Mr. Hyde advised that informal bids had LeRoy Sign Company .. FRANCE AVENUE - PARKWJN AVENUE*SSIGNAL AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY which had been continued from March 5, 1973, was continued further by motion of Council- man Johnson, secohded by Councilman- Courtney and carried. T.H. 100 FRONTAGE RQAD RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED. As recommended by Mr. Dunn, Councilmari Shaw offered the following resolution for necessary right- of-way for Street Improvement BA-195 and moved its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina Village'Council does hereby authorize the Mayor Pro Tem and the Village Manager to enter into agreement with the Minnesota Department of Highways for right-of-way 9cquisition for T.H. 100 Frontage Road between Metro Blvd. and W. 70th Street. . Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Johnson and on rollcall there were four ayes and no nays andathe resolution was adopted. LOT.2, BLOCK 8, SOUTHDALE FkRST ADDITION EASEMENT RELEASED. AS recommended by Mr. Dunn, Councilman Shaw offered the following resolution and moved its adoption : BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina Village Council that the Mayor'Pro Tem and the Village Clerk are hereby authorized to execute..a quit claim deed releasing an easement for water storage on Lot 2, Block 8, Southdale First Addition. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. RESOLUTION RESOLUTION HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION LEGISLATIVE RE,COMMENDATIONS DISCUSSED. Mr. Hyde intro- duced Mrs.. Meredith Hart, Chairman of the Human Rights Commission who indicated that the February 20, 1973, minutes of the Commission should have reflected that ahy recommendations that the Commission might make to the 1973 Minnesota State Legislature would be subject to approval of the Council. YORKTC" WELL APPROVED. lined a program some three years ago which called for an additional well in the Yorktown area. man Shaw's motion that Bannister Engineering be retained to prepare plans and . specifications for a well to be constructed in the park area of Yorktown at an estimated cost of-$75,000 was seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. I - Mr. Hyde recalled t,hat Bannister Engineering had out- As recommended by the Village Manager and the Engineer, Council- 3/19/73 e VILLAGE PAYROLL TO BE DONE-BY SERVICE BUREAU. As recommended by Mr. Hyde and Mr. Dalen, Councilman Johnson's motion authorizing the Village payroll to be mide up by either First Southdale Bank .or Automatic Data Processing until the LOGIS system is instigated;was seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. WATER DEPARTMENT TRUCK BIDS TO BE TAKEN, as recommended by Mr. Hyde, *Council- man Shaw's motion was seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. LOTS 32 AND 33, BLgR 1, DINAXLGHLANDS ACCEPTED BY VILLAGE. Courtney's motion was seconded-by Councilman Johnson and carried that the Vil- lage accept with thkks'the donation of Spring Realty of Lots 32 and 33, Block 1, Edina Highlands. Coun$ilman I BIDS TO BE TAKEN FOR COUNTRY CLUB AREA WATER'SERVICES AND WATER TANK REPAIR. As recommended by Er. Dunn, .Councilman Shaw offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PUS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR REPLACENENT OF WATER SERVICES FOR IEPROVEmNT BA-168 AND FOR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF WATER TANKS BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council, Village of Edina, Minnesota: 1. 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. Bulletin the following notices for bids for improvements: The plans and speci-fications for the proposed improvements set forth in the The Clerk shall cause to be published in the Edina Sun and Construction 'I' (Official PGblication) .- ' VILLAGE OF EDINA HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS REPLACEhNT OF WATER SERVICES CONTRACT 117 3- 1 BIDS CLOSE NARCH 30, 1973 SEALED BIDS will be received and opened in the Council Chambers in the Edina Viilage Hall, 4801 I?. 50th St., ;t-11:00 a.m., Friday, March 30, 1973,. and the Edina Village Council will meet at 7:OO p.m., Monday, ApnL 2, 1973, to consider said bids for the Replacement of Water Services in the.Country Club Area of Edina. The following are approximately quantities of major items: 174 174 2460 275 213 198 Each, 2' x 4' Holes Hand Dug behind Curb 213 200 Each, 3/4" 'Corporation Stops and Taps Each, 3/4'I'Curb Stops & Boxes L/F, Augering 3/4" Copper House Services L/F, Augering 1" Copper House Services Each, 3' x 4' Holes Hand Dug in Street Each, TGG Off Corporation at Main and Disconnect Old Service Lbs , Miscellaneous Fittings 20 Each, ltt Corporation Stops and Taps 1. 20 Each, 1" Curb Stops & Boxes The work must be done as described in plans and specifications on file in the office of tb 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 specific&tions 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 bid. BY ORDER OF THE EDINA VILLAGE COUNCIL. The Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Florence B. Hallberg Village Clerk (Official Publication) VILLAGE OF EDINA HEX"NP1N COUNTY, EIINNESOTA ADVERTXSENENT FOR BIDS CLEANING, SCALING, INSPECTING, PAINTING AND STERILIZATION OF WATER TANKS WITH REPkIR WORK TO ELLIPSOIDAL TANK CONTRACT #73-3 BIDS CLOSg APRIL 13, 1973 SEALED BIDS will be received and opened in the Council'Chambers in the Edina I Village Hall, 4801 I?: 50th St., at 11:OO a.m., Friday, April 13, 1973, and the Edina Village Council will meet at 7:OO p.m., Monday, April 16, 1973, to consider said bids for the Cleaning, Scaling, Inspecting, Painting and Steril- ization of Water Tanks with Repair Vorlc to Ellipsoidal Tank. 3/19/73 CLEANING, SCALING, INSPECTING, PAINTING AND STERILIZATION ON THE FOLLOWING t TANKS WITH REPAIR I6ORK-TO. THE ELLIPSOIDAL TANK (ITEM #2) 1. Water Spheraid Tank (500,000 GaLlons at Southdale, 2. E1lipsoidalWate.r Tdnk (500,000 Gallons) at the Edina-East High SchooJ, Edina, Minnesota I Edina, Mnnesota *." Vork must be done as described in plans and specifications on file in the office of the Village Clerk. 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 certified check payable to the Village Clerk in the amount of at least €en (10) percent of amount of base bid. BY ORDER OF TE EDINA VXLLAGE COUNCIL. Plans and specifications are availableifor a The Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Florence B. Hallberg I Village Clerk Motion for adoption of the resolutionwas seconded by Councilman Johnson and on rollcall there were four ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted. BIDS TO BE TAKEN FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. Councilman Courtney offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: As recommended by Mr. Dunn, F523OLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR PERMANENT STREET SURFACING IMPROVEMENT NO. A-172 I.." PERMANENT STREET SURFACING. AND CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER INPROVEMENTS NOS. BA-190, BA-lgO-A, BA-192, BA-193, BA-168 SANITARY SEl?ER IMPROVEMENT NO. SS-310 STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO.. SX.S.-131 WATER MAIN I B€&EMAR BALL COMPLEX TO BMW ARENA * YORKTC" WELL WATERMAIN BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL, VILLAGE OF EDINA, MINNESOTA: 1. The plans and specifications for ;he proposed improvements set forthia the 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 fn the Edina Sun and Construction Bull6tin the following notice for bids for improvements: (Official Publication) VILLAGE OF EDINA J3ENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA ADVERTISEMENT FOR 'BIDS PERMANENT. STREET SURFACING IIGROVEMENT NO. A- 17 2 PERMANENT STREET SURFACING AND CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER IMPROVEMENTS NOS. BA-190, BA-190-A, BA-192, BA-193, BA-168 STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. ST.S.-131 BRAEMAR BALL COMPLEX TO BRAEMAR ARENA WATER MAIN . YORKTOWN WELL WATER MAIN SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. SS-310 BIDS CLOSE APRIL 13, 1973 SEALED BIDS will be received and opened in the Council Bhambers in the Edina Village Hall, 4801 I?. 50th St., atvll:OO a.m., Friday, April 13, 1973, and the Edina Village Council will meet at 7:OO p.m.,'Monday, April 16, 1973, to consider said bids for the construction of Permanent Street Surfacing, Concrete Curb and Gutter, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer and Watermains. The following are approximate quantities of major items: PROPOSAL A IMPROVEMENT NUMBERS A-172, BA-190, BA-lgO-A, BA-192, BA-193 1,150 C/Y Common Excavation' 3,800 Tons, Plant Mixed Bituminous 8,600 L/F, Concrete Curb 5,000 S/Y, Sod . 1,660 Tons, Class 5 Gravel 17,500 S/Y, Seal Coat Utility Ad jus tments I I - PROPOSAL B IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-168 48,000 L/F, Concrete Curb and Gutter Removal and Replacement 5,200 9,500 7,000 Tons, Bituminous Mix for Overlay S/Y, Concrete Driveway Removal. and Replacement S/F, Concrete Sidewalk Removal and Replacement 53,000 S/Y, Sod 800 Tons, Class 5 Gravel Storm Sewer Repair and Utility Adjustments * 'I' 4' i ~ 3/19/73 PROPOSAL C. IMPROVEMENT NUMBERS SS-310 AND ST.S.-131 WATER EUN - BRAEMAR'BALL COMPLEX TO BWMAR ARENA YORKTWN WELL WATER MAIN 250 L/F, 9'' V.C.F. 351 L/F, 12" - 21tr R.C.P: 1 Each, Standard Ifanhole 8 Each, Standard Catch Basins L/F, 6" D.I.P. Water Main 2 Each, Standard Fire Hydrants 1,700 f 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). specifications with a bona fide bidoi 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 bid. The Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids, BY ORDER OF THE EDINA VILLAGE COUNCIL. Said deposit tb be returned upon returnof the plans and Florence B. Hallberg Village Clerk Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Johnson and on rollcall there were four ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted. P.E.R.A. LEGISLATION REQUESTED. Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: As recommended by Nr, Hyde and Nr, Dalen, RE SOLUTION WHEREAS, the Edina Village Council feels that it has become increasingly evident that current benefits under PX.R.A..are grossly inadequate to provide for dedicated public servants after their retirement, or for protection for their survivors; and WDBEAS, said employees are servants of the public and essential in the conduct of local governmental operations; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the 1973 Minnesota Legislature be respect- fully requested to improve the PERA law by making the following changes: 1. Change the interest assumption-which the actuary is required to use from 3&% to a figure which will appropriately reflect current potential earn- ings of the fund, for example, 5%; Change the definition of average salary from the current "career aver- age" concept to an average of the five highest years; Remove the limitation on survivor benefits on the basic plan to reflect the fact that members now pay contributions based on total salary; Allow a reasonable payment of interest for the use of the member's money when a member receives a refund ofhis or her contributions due to termina- 2. . 3. 4. tion of service prior to retirement. .. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Shaw and on rollcall there were four ayesand-no nays and the resolution was adopted. , .. . _. . ". ,.. . VOTER REGISTRATION ON ELECTION DAY LEGISLATION OPPOSED . offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the.present orderly system of voter registration in the State of Minnesota is designed to protect the.integrity of voter registration; and WEIEREAS, Senate File 648 and House File 605 provide that unregistered voters will be permitted to register at the polls on Election Day; and lJHl3REASY the adoption of Senate File 648 and House File 605 would virtually eliminate the permanent voter registration system; and WHEREAS, such registration would necessitate the expansion of budgets of municipalities.already strapped by levy limitations; and WHEREAS, the limitation of physical facilities at many polling places would voters on Election Day; NOW,.THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina Village Council Bcrongly eqiaess its opposition to Senate File 648 and House File 605; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be transmitted to Bpresentatives Mary Forsythe, John V, Johnson and Ray 0. Pleasant and to Senators Otto Bang and Harmon T. Ogdahl and to Senators John liilton, Robert North and William McCutcheon. >lotion 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. Councilman Johnson RE SOLUTION not permit the additional activity which would be caused by registration of . 3/19/73 75 POLLING PLACES ACCESSIBILITY BY WHEELCHAIR OPPOSED. the following resolution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, Senate File 646 provides that all polling places shall be accessible by wheelchair; and FJHEREAS, the Village of Edina has historically considered accessibility for the aged and the infirm as one of the main prerequisites in designating any polling place within the Village; and IJHEREAS, municipalities are severely' limited in obtaining any available poll- ing places in certain precincts; NOW, THEkFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina Village Council opposes the adoption of Senate File 464 on the grounds that adherence to the law would be feasibily kpossible; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be transmitted to Senators Otto T. Bang and Harmon T. Ogdahl and to Representatives Mary Forsythe, John W, Johnson and Ray 0. Pleasant and to Senators Douglas Sillers and Roger. Hanspn. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Courtney and on rollcall there were four ayes and 90 nays and the resolution was adopted. COUNTING OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS BEFORE POLLS CLOSE URGED. Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the counting of absentee ballots after the polls- have closed in' the Village of Edina is a time-con.suming procedure which virtually eliminates the . time-saving advantage of the use of voting machines; and .WHEREAS, it is felt that a more accurate and speedy count could be accomplished if the count could be started during the day when Election Judges are not weary and under pre$sure; and WHEREAS, the results of the election would be evident at an earlier hour on Election Night; NCW, TBEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina Village Council urge the 1973 Minnesota State Legislature to adopt a bill which is being proposed by Representative Darrel Miller which would permit the tabulation and counting of absentee ballots prior to the closing of the polls, inasmuch as such a procedure would greatly improve the timeliness of election res,ults; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that: doIjikS'.af this.regalutioii be transmitted to Senators Otto T. Bang and Harmon T. Ogdahl and to Representatives Mary Forsythe, John W. Johnson,'Ray 0. Pleasant and Darrel Miller. Motion 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. SUNDAX'LIQUOR ON-SALE OPERATIONS BY PRIVATE CLUBS URGED. Council of resolutions which were adopted by the Edina Country Club and the Interlachen Country Club requesting legislation. which would permit the Village to issue to them Sunday.on-sale liquor licenses without first holding a public election. moved its adoption: Councilman Johnson offered RESOLUCION I I P w 4 w a a RESOLUTION . Mr. Hyde advised Councilman Johnson thereupon offered the ,following resolution and RESOLUTION WEREAS, the Village.of Edina operates municipal off-sale liquor stores and issues only two private club on-sale licenses; and WHEREAS, the present stattitory provisions regarding elections to allow Sunday liquor sales were enacted primarily to cover those municipalities which'issue general on-sale licenses; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Edina that Senator Otto Bang be requested to secure the pass'age of special legisla- tion allowing the Village of Edina to permit Sunday liquor on-sale operations by $he 'holders of private club licenses in the Village of Edind. Motion for adoption of the resolution.was seconded by Councilman Shaw and on rollcall there were four ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted. AMERICAN NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION PROCLAMATION OF NATIONAL COIN PJEEK ENDORSZD. Mayor Pro Tem Van Valkenburg made the following praclamation: 1' PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the American Numismatic, Association (ANA) has proclaimed April. 15 through April 21, as NATIONAL' COIN WEEK,: and NHEREAS, the U & I Coin Club with members in the Edina area, and all other coin collectors in the Edha area,.wis€i to participate in this national observance, which.wil1 feature the theme of '%loney Talkses; and lilHEREAS,.the U & I Club holds bi-monthly meetings in Edina and are founded to serve all by dispensing numismatic knowledge,' promoting the cultivation of friendships, and enabling all to appreciate the hobby of coin collection; and 'i6 ) ?/19 /7 3 WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Minnesota has proclaimed April 15 through April 21, as NATIONAL COIN.WEEK in Minnesota; and VHEREAS, the numismatists of the Edina'area are a part of this national observance; Nm, THEREFORE, I, James Van Valkenburg, Hayor Pro Tem of the Village of Edina, do hereby proclaim the week of April 15 through April 21, 1973 as *NATIONAL COIN WEEK in the Village of Edina, HIGHWAY UTILITY RELOCATION BILL DISCUSSED. to the 1973 Minnesota Legislature, was present to discuss her efforts on behalf of the Village in securing legislation which would authorize reimbursement to the Village for relocation of utilities on State Highways. Mr, Hyde advised that the Highway Department is adament on the subject and Nrs. Forsythe said that she was not optijcmistic about the success of such a bill but that she would do her best and try to find a broader base of sponsorship. Council expressed its appreciation to Mrs. Forsythe for her efforts. attend a Board Meeting of the League'of Minnesota Nunicipalities in order to secure its endorsement. ELECTECITY RATES REGULATIONS DISCUSSED. Mr. Hyde advised that representatives ov metropolitan area municipalities served by Northern States Power Company have been meeting in am endeavor to determine some method of regulating electric rates similar to the Suburban Rate Authority for the Efinneapolis Gas Company. No action was taken. Mrs. Mary Forsythe, Edina's Representative I Mr. Hyde will EDINA-VEST HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM HONORED. the following resolution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, Edina-West High School during its first year of existence, 1972-73, produced an outstanding basketball team; and IJHEEEAS, the Edina-Vest High School Basketball Team 176h fbprteen aird last OnI~' five games during the season, winning the championship of the Blud Division of the Lake Conference, as well as of Region D in the Ninnesota State High School League, and-represented Edina in the State Tournament; and WHEREAS, the membezs of the team exemplified the highest standards of good sportsmanship, athletic proficiency, and gentlemanly conduct; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Edina, on behalf of the Citizens of Edina, that all'members of the Edina-Vest High School Basketball Team be publicly congratulated for their great achievements; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that appropriate copies of this resolution be presented to members of the Edina-Vest Basketball Team: son, Greg Retzlaff, Craig Selness, Vince Barrett, Dale Schauer, Bruce Mooty, Steik Canakes, Tucker Boyd, Mike Rzeszut, Tim Gibbs, Don Rutishauser, Paul Engh, Greg moll, Scott Hnudten, Bob Williams, Mark Bolick, Pete Rose, Student Managers Jim Aura, Dave Londeen and Jim Wheeler, Head Coach Jerry Rod- berg, Assistant Coach Steve Kagol, Principal James L. Cabalka and Athletic Director Howard Elerriman. Notion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried. Councilman Courtney offered RESOLUTION OF CONGRATULATIONS I Captain Jeff Bebbe, Mike John- . CLAIMS PAID. for payment of the following claims as, per Pre-List: General Fund, $48,697.55; Construction Fund, $50.00; Park, Arena,'Swiming, Gun, Park Sinking, Golf, $6,757.51; Water Fund, $489.50; Liquor Fund, $64,107.22; Sewer Fund, $1,313.18; Improvements, $41.76; Total, $121,456.72. Motion by Councilman Shaw was seconded by Councilman Courtney No further business appearing, Councilman Johnson's motion for adjournment was seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried. Adjournment at 9:20 p.m. Village Clerk 0