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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19731203_regularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA VILLlLGE COUNCIL HELD AT VILLAGE HALL ON DECEMBER 3, 1973 Members answering rollcall were Councilmen Courtney, Johnson, Shaw and Van Valkenburg who served as Mayor Pro Tem in the absence of Mayor Bredesen. MINUTES of the meeting of November 19, 1973, were approved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. THAILAND FLAG PRESENTED BY PRAKARN BUSAYASIRI. sented to the Village by Prakarn Busayasiri from Bangkok who is taking his senior year at Edina East Upper Division. The flag of Thailand was pre- PUMP HOUSE NO. 18 BIDS AWARDED. Mr. Hyde presented tabulation of six bids received in response to Advertisement for Bids published in the Edina Sun and Construction Bulletin on November 3, 15 * and 22, 1973. Tabulation showed Lee Richert Plumbing & Heating, Inc . , low bidder at $58,860 .OO , ' Berglund- Johnson, Inc., at $59,583.00, Elview Construction, Inc., at $62,494.00; George F. Cook Construction Co. at $62,700 and Orvedahl Construction, Inc., at $72,700 against estimate of $65,000.00. contract to recommended low bidder was seconded by Bouncilman Johnson and carried. 70TH STREET AND YORK AVENUE U-TURN SIGN/FEDIAITJ~CU'X,.BEQUEST DENIED, called Council's attention to a letter from Mr. Donald Swartz of KMSP Tele- vision .requesfing an appeal of Council's donfihation of the Traffic Safety Commitfee decision to deny requested midian cut in the 6900 block of York Avenue'leading to either KMSP driveway and to permit U-turns at 70th and York Avenue. Mr. John Crouch, attofiey representing KMSP *ele;eision referred to the chronology of events which led KMSP Television to feel that a median cut and/or U-turns should be permitted to allow easy access to their property. He said thk, while the property abufs W. 70th Street, it would not be satis- factory to his client to malce a curb cut so as to permit access from 70th Street. aescribed the difficulty in gaining access to KMSP Television's parking lot when approaching from the North. of median cuts along York Avenue. volved in traffic cutting across oncoming traffic. It was pointed out that when KtfSP Television was built, Yorktown had not been deiieloped and:traffic had been minimal. It was pointed out that elimination of other curb cuts in the Southdale area is under consideration. Chuncilman Johnson said that he thinks that all business establishments should be treated equitably but that safety must also be seriously considered. Councilman Courtney suggested that KMSP Television should try putting the curb cut oh I?. 70th Street and deter- mine how well it would work out. Following cdnsiderable discussion, Council- man Shaw's motion to reconfirm the Traffic Safety Committee's actions at its meeting of November 13, 1973, and suggesting that KMSP provide a curb cut for access from TJ. 70th Street was then seconded by Councilman Courtney,who said that he believed that he was so doing from a safety standpoint, ,and the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Shaw's motion awarding Mr. Hyde .. Mr. Swartz also requested that U-turns be permitted at 70th and Mr. Dunn showed a map indicating the number Discussion ensued as to the dangers in- HILDA M. HANSON NOTICE OF CLAIM SUBMITTED, Mr. Hyde called Council's attention to a Notice of Claim filed in behalf of Mrs. Hilda M. Hanson who fell and broke her hip in front of Nelson's Dry Goods Store, 4950 France Ave, S. has been referred to the insurance company and'to the Village Attorney. The matter SANITARY SEWER INPROVEXENT SS-188 AND WATERMAIN DPROVEMENT WM-193 ASSESSMENT TO BE LEXXED.AGAINST LOT 1, BLOCK 1, NORDIC CIRCLE, As recommended by Mr. Dalen, Councilman Courtney's motion was seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried, that the request of George Coyne, Inc., be approved,spreading the assessments against Lot 1, Block 1, Nordic Circle for SS-188 and TJM-193 over a four year period, GABBERT &:BECK REGISTERED LAND SURVEY GRANTED FINAL APPROVAL, Mr. Luce pre- sented the request of Gabbert & Beck.for final approval of a Registered Land Survey for property located generally between T.J. 69th and W. 70th Streets and between York and France Avenues, No abjections being heard, Councilman John- son offered the'following resolution and motted its adoption: GABBERT & BECK REGISTERED LAND SURVEY RESOLUTION APPROVING BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina Village Council of Edina, Minnesota, that that certain Registered Land Survey, presented for final approval by Gabbert & Beck, 12/3/73 2 1. 0 00 m Inc.., covering property generally located between W..69th and W. 70th Streets and.between York Avenue and France Avenue, be and is hereby granted final approval. Motiop 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. DAYTON HUDSON PROPERTIES, INC., REGISTERED LAND SURVEY GRANTED FINAL APPROVAL. Mr. Luce presented Dayton Hudson Properties, Inc., Registered Land Survey for final approval for praperty located aetween W. 69th and 14. 70th Streets and East of Valley View Road. No objections being heard, Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING DAYTON HUDSON PROPERTIES, INC., REGISTERED LAND SURVEY BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina Village Council of Edina, Minnesota, that that certain Registered Land Survey, presented for final approval by Dayton Huddon Properties, Inc., covering property generally located between W. 69th and W. 70th Streets and East of Valley View Road and presented at the Edina Village Council Meeting of December 3, 1973, for final approval, be and is hereby granted final approval. 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. BRAEMAR HILLS 7TH ADDITION GRANTED FINAL APPROVAL. Mr. Luce presented Braemar Hills 7th Addition for final approval, recalling that preliminary approval had been granted on November 19, 1973. Mr, Erickson said that he had talked to Mr. Harry Gustafson, the attorney for the developers, and that'-the necessary docu- ments would be forthcoming at an early date. Erickson's statements. Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption, subject to the approval by the Village Attorney of the following documents: 1) Bonds pursuant to Developer's Agreement; 3) All documents required to clear title objections on property to be conveyed to Village of Edina; 4) Easement-to Village of Edina over common areas; 5) Tax escrow ($900) to pay for taxes due in 1974 on property deeded to Village of Edina: Mr. Gustafson confirmed Mr. As recommended by the Village Attorney, Councilman 2) Deed for land to Village of Edina; . RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF BRAEMAR HILLS 7TH ADDITION BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Edina, Minnesota, that that certain plat entitled "Braemar Hills 7th Additionre, platted by Relgcation Realty, Inc., and presented at the Edha Village Council Meeting of December 3, 1973, be and is hereby granted final.plat approval. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by eouncilman Courtney and on rollcall there were four ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted. PRD-5 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT HEARING DATE SET FOR DECEMBER 17, 1973, by motion of Councilman Courtney, seconded by eouncilman Johnson and carried. . MOTOR STREET VACATION HEARING.DATE SET for December 17, 1973, by motion of Councilman Courtney, seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried. ANIMAL HUMh SOCIETY REQUEST FOR FUNDS TABLED. Mr. Hyde recalled a letter which had been received requesting that the Village allocate $1,125 to the Animal Humane Society. solicited and reviewed also a letter from the Animal Humane Society which listed services performed for residents of the Village by the Society. some discussion, Councilman Johnson's motion to':E;abEp the request for funds was seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. He reviewed the law under which the bontfibutions were Following EDINA ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON RAPID TRANSIT TO BE APPOINTED. Council'a sttention to a survey on the need for a rapid transst system in the Village (taken before the current energy crisis) which indicated in part that 34% of Edina residents surveyed work in Edina and the suburbs, 89.7% shop in Edina and in the suburbs, 56% attend school in Edina and in the suburbs and 91.3% most frequently spend their leisure time in Edina and in the suburbs. The survey also indicated that 45.5% of.those surveyed had indicated that they would use public transportation if a good system w?s available. transportation systems in Brooklyn Center and in St. Louis Park which have not been particularly successful. Mrs. Folke Victorsen, 6440 Indian Hills Pass, reviewed the action taken by the League of Women Voters in conducting its survey and read a msolution recommending that the Council appoint a Transit eommittee to prepare guidelines for an insernal transportation system. and Johnson expressed concern that residents would not want busses to run on their streets. An unidentified lady in the audience suggested that school bussing might Mr. Hyde called Mr. Hyde referred to Councilmen Courtney 22 i 12/3/73 be included in the system. Mr. Hyde sugiested that the Village might set up &iia operate its own system and feed it into the Metropolitan Transit system lines. Mrs. Charles Wright, 7001 Valley View Road, urged that a good transportiation system be available for Edina residents who work in the Minneapolis loop, ’ Alison Fuhr, 6609 Brittany Road, suggest&d:the possibility of providing free bus service and adding the cost of the service to Village taxes. .Following considerable discussion, Councilman Johnson expressed commendation and thanks to the’Edina League of \?omen Voters for conducting the survey. the following resolution and moved its adoption: Mrs. He then offered RESOLUTION WMREAS, the League of l?omen Voters of Edina has conducted a survey indicating the need for a rapid transit system in Edina: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that there is hereby established an Edina Advisory Committee on Rapid Transit composed of the Village”Nanager, a repres- entative of the School Board of Independent School District 273 and seven other members resident of Edina appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Vill- age Council; and (1) (2) - RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Committee shall: study and review the advisability and feasibility of a rapid transit system in Edina; and transmit to the Village Council a written report of its findings and recommendations as soon after appointment as reasonable practicable; and . RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Village Manager shall be the Chairman of the Committee . RBSOLVED FURTHER, that: and ‘shall preside at all meetings. of the Committee; and (1) (2) the Committee meetings shall be held in the V.illage Hall or at such other place as the members shall determine; the Committee shall have available to it secretarial and other administrative assistance from the Village staff and the advice and counsel from the Village Attorney; and the Committee members shall be reimbursed by the Village for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties hereunder. (3) 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. D.M.J.M. 494-100 STUDY TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS REFERRED TO PLANNING COM- MISSION: JOINT COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO BE SET. Council’s attention was Galled to the amended D.M.J.M. Transportation Study Task Force Recommendations . As recomrnended by Mayor Pro Tem Van Valkenburg, Councilman Courtney’s motion was seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried referring the matter to the Planning Commission and that a joint meeting of the Council and Planning Commission be set up after review of the recommendations by the Planning Commission. . VILLAGE HALL REMODELING STAGE I1 BIDS AUTHORIZED. remodeling the Village Hall under Stage 11, which plans include the remodeling of the old fire station garage for use as the Council Chambers. some discussion, Councilman. Shaw. offered the following resolution authorizing taking of bids and moved its adoption: Mr. Dalen presented plans for Following RESOLUTION APPROVIEG PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS STAGE I1 OF VILLAGE HALL REMODELING AND DIRECTIhG ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL, VILLAGE OF EDINA, MINNESOTA: 1. The plans and specifications for the proposed Stage I1 of Village Hall remodeling are set forth in the following Advertisement for Bids form, hereto- fore prepared tipd 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 improvements : (Official Publication) VILLAGE OF. EDINA 4801 W . 50TH STREET * EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 * ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS FOR VILLAGE HALL CONTRACT # 73-14 SEALED BIDS will be received and opened in the Council Chambers of the Edina Village Hall, 4801-W. 50th Street, at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 26, 1973, and the Edina Village Council will meet at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, December 27, 1973, ’I 12/3/73 to consider said bids for Construction of Alterations and Additions to the Edina Village Hall, 4801 W. 50th Street. Bids shall be in a sealed envelope with a statement thereon showing the work covered by the bid. of Edina, 4801 W, 50th Street, Edina, Minnesota 55424, and may be mailed or submitted personally to the Village Engineer. Bids received by the Village Engineer, either through the mail or by pe'rsonal submission after the time. set for receiving them may be returned unopened. Work must be done as described irt the.plans and specifications on file in the office of the Village Clerk, deposit of $25.00 (by check). Said geposit to be returned upon return of the plans and specifications with a bona fide bid, 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. all bids.. Bids should be addressed to the Village Engineer, Village Plans and specifications are available for a No bids will be considered. The Village Council reserves the right to reject any or BY ORDER OF THE EDINA VILLAGE COUNCIL. Florence B. Hallberg Village Clerk 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. GRANDVIEW LIQUOR STORE ADDITION .BIDS TO BE TAKEN. Mr. Dalen reviewed a pro- posal for remodeling of the Grandview Liquor Store which calls for an additional 1600 square feet., funds for which are available from the Liquor Fund. ing some discussion, Councilman-Courtney's motion authorizing taking of bids was seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried. Follow- SUBURBAN LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALIZIES MEETING at the Hopkins House on December 13, 1973, at 6:30 p.m. was called to Council's attention. ORDINANCE NO. 1201-A1 ADOPTED ON SECOND READING. As recommended by the Village Manager, Councilman Courtney offered the fallowing ordinance for Second Reading and moved its adoption: 'ORDINANCE NO. 1201-Al AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1201 TO REPEAL SUBPARAGRAPH'(5) OF PARAGRAPH (b) OF SEC. 5 THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: Section 1. Repealer. Ordinance No. 1201 is hereby repealed in its entirety. Sec. 2. and publication. Subparagraph (5) of paragraph (b) of Sec. 5 of This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage ORDINANCE NO. 1332 CONTINUED AND REFERRED TO VILLAGE ATTORNEY. Mr, Erickson advised Council that he has not had an opportuGity to review the proposed ' taxicab ordinance No.1332 with other affected municipalities. As recommended by the Village Attorney, Councilman $haw's motion that the Second Reading of the taxicab ordinance be postponed so that it can be checked with other municipalities was then seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried. ICE MACHINE PURCHASE APPROVED.FOR 50TH STREET LIQUOR STORE. Mr. Dalen presented tabulation of two bids taken informally for a new ice machine for the 50th Street Liquor Store. Tabulation showed. Carbonic Machines, Inc. , low bidder at $1,408.50 with Ace Ice Co. submitting a bid of $1,536.50. approving purchase of the ice machine from recomended.10~ bidder, Carbonic Machines, Inc., was then seconded- by Councilman Courtney and carried. REPAIR OF EDINA I~ICIPAIJ SWIMMING' POOL AUTHORIZED. Village Manager, Councilman Courtney's motion was seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried that Minnesota Pool Company be retained to repair all leaks and wrap the other pipes with fiberglas to prevent further leaking for a cost of Councilman Shaw's motion As recommended by the . approximately $2,800. LIQUOR FUND AS OF OCTOBER 31, 1973, approved as submitted by Mr. Dalen by motion of Councilman Shaw, seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. -24 12/3/73 SPECIAL MEETING DATE SET. was seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried setting December 27, 1973, at 4:30 for a Special Council Meeting. FERE FIGHTERS S~XLARYAAGREEMENT REACHED FOR 1973. Mr. Hyde called Council's attention to a copy of the Fire Fighters Agreement which provides for 1973 wages only and which agreement follows the general form of the contracts of the Police and Public Works Departments. Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: As recommended by Mr. Hyde, Councilman Shawls motion As recommended by the Village Manager, RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SCHEDULE OF . FIRE DEPARTMENT SALARIES AND WAGES FOR 1973 BE IT RESOLVED that the maximum salaries and wages for the Edina Fire Depart- ment for the year 1973 be established as follows: 1972 S973 - Lieutenants - 2 years service 472 . 62 493.38 1 years service . 465.23 485.53 1st year 450.92 470.76 Driver-Inspector 443.54 462.92 Firemen 4 Years service 431.54 450.46 3 years service 415 . 38 442 . 62 2 years serv.ice , 396 . 92 414.46 1 years service 380.77 397.38 . 1st year 340.17 357.92 Motion for adoption of the resolutionwas seconded by Councilman Shaw and on rollcall there were four ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted. .- 1974 SCHEDULE OF SALARIES AND WAGES ADOPTED. schedule of maximum salaries and wages for 1974, noting that-the praposed schedule relfects an increase of approximately 7% and that settlement of the Fire Fighters, Park Keepers and Members of ofEngineers Local No. 49 had not been reached. requested by Councilman Johnson, Mr. Dalen said that he would provide Council with a supplement of each sheet of the budget which will indicate payrolls on an annual basis. its adoption: Mr. Hyde presented a proposed As Councilman Johnson thereupon offered the following resolution and moved . I . RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SCHEDULE OF MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES FOR 1974 BE IT RESOLVED that the maximum salaries and wages foc Village employees €or the year 1974 be established .as follows: GENERAL ADMINISTRATION BI-IGEKLY . BI-MEEKLY 1973 . 19.74 Director of Finance and Treasurer $ 879 $ 943 Assessor Deputy Assessors Village Clerk Administrative Services Coordinator Personnel and Safety Officer .Office Clerical-fiscal-secretarial ClericaI I (8) Clerical I1 (.12) Clerical 111 (2) Prosecuting Attorney Legal Planning Technician Planning Intern (Code Enforcement Officer) Planning Environmental PUBLIC ShTY . POLICE Director of Public Safety & Poiice Chief - Captains - 2 years service . 1 year service Detective Sergeants (School Liaison): 2 years service 1 year service First year 1 year service First year 1 year service Zirs t year 1. First Year . Sergeants 2 years service Detectives 2 years service 653 535 385 480 195-230 230 -310 350-385 3 46 570 29 8 879 6 46 6 14 577 552 5 42 531 5 42 535 522 524.77 514.62 507 . 23 .. 725(A) 596(A) 440 550 420 210-255 260-340 37 5 - 410 350 640 320 381 9 43 7 15 683 6 46 606 596 586 606 596 586 542.77 550.62 558.00 12/3/73 25 1973 1974 BI -T?EEKLY BI-VEEKLY Patrolmen 4 years service, 469.38* 502.62* . -3 years service 446.71* 478.62* 2 years service 426.46,k 456.929~ 1 year service 403.85* 432.92fc First year 360.92* 387 .69,+ Dispatchers-Desk Clerks 381 40 8 Dispatchers-Desk clerks (hourly) 4.15 4.40 Chief 669 7 16 690 315-320 Assistant Chief 643 Animal Control Officer ,295 '*embers of the Police Department will receive an additional $45.00 a month as paynient for taking at least 30 hours off-duty training from the Fire Depart- men6 in fire fighting techniques, for aiding in the extinguishing of fires and for qualifying for Red Cross First Aid Certificates. **$30.00 per month to be paid,represents compensation for the fact that Edina's pension co,sts and benefits are lower than cities which have independ- ent fire pension funds, rather than for duties outside normal €ire department activities. assigned . ***Off-duty police and paid firemen responding t,o calls and drills shall be paid in the same manner as part-time firemen. ELECTION FIRE** The Fire Department will, however, continue to do other work as 1973 197 4 BI-WEEKLY BI-WEEKLY Judges $2.25 per hr. $2.40 per hr. Chairwomen 3.50 additional 4.00 add'l. Director' 769 1. 823 Assistant Director 579 619 463 323 Rrogram Su$e mi s o r Pool Manager (S) 275 290 Assistant Pool Manager (S) 2 47 260 Concession Manager (S) 2.45 per hr. 2.60 per hr. Pool Cashier (S) 2.00 per hr. 2.20 per hr. Bathhouse-Concession Attendants (S) 1.65 per hr. 1.75 per hr. Swimming Instructor (S) 2.75 per hr. 2.85 per hr. Life Guards (S) 2.75 per hr. 2.85 per hr. Pool Maintenance (S) 2.50 per hr. 2.50 per.hr. Baseball and Craft Supervisors (S) 265. 27 5 Baseball Assistants (S) 2.20 per hr. 2.25 per hr. Hockey Coaches (S) 2.75 per hr. 2.85 per hr. Rink Attendants (S) 2.50 per hr. 2.50 per hr. Playground Leaders (S) 2.75 per hr. 2.85 per hr. Skating-Skiing Instructors (S) 6.50 Inst. Class 6.50 Inst. Class Golf Course Business Manager . 446 43 6 Golf Course Superintendents 457 489 Golf Course Maintenance . 395 423 Golf Course Managers, Starters, Cashiers, Arena - Manager 466 49 9 Arena - Assistant Manager . 395 423 . Arena - Maintenance-Supervisor 39 5 42 3 Arena - Guards, Cashiers, (;oncession PARKS AND RECREATION 43 2 Recreation Specialist 30 0 Lunch Counter Clerks (S) . 3.35 per hr: 3.50 per hr. Attendant . 3.00 per hr. 3.15 per hr; LIQUOR STORES Manager 704 754 Assistant Manager 47 7 5 10 Assistant Managers - Stores ~ 454 486 Clerks - regular 3.90 per hr. 4.20 per hr. Clerks - part-time 3.35 per hr. 3.55 per hr. Plumbing 542 590 Building 565 6 15 INSPECTORS Deputy Inspector 457 495 HEALTH I Health Officer 25 per mo. 25 per -mo. Sani tari.an 552 590 Laboratory Technician 46 2 49 4 Director of Public Works and Engineering 879 943 PUBLIC WORKS AND ENGINEERING Supervisor of Survey 5 49 5 87 Supervisor of Design 549 587 26 / -12/3/73 1973 1974 BI -WEEKLY BI-WEEKLY f Supervisor of Inspection 549 587 Engineering Aide I11 - 439 47 1 Engineering Aide I1 = 390 417 Engineering Aide I 335 358 Superintendent Public Works 65 1 ' 710 Foreman - (Street, Sewer Water, Par& and Mechanic) 492 535 3aa3torr *- 365 3 85 554 Electrician 457 Building Engineer 423 Superintendent Water 549 587. As B&s&ant 'superintendent' Pub Xic Wurks #Starting rates may be 207, less for the first three months of service and 10% less for the second three months. (A) One-half first of year and one-half the last half of year. (S) S6asonal Morion 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. - FACSIMILE SIGNATURES RESOLUTION ADOPTED. following resolution and moved its adoption: Councilman Courtney offered the RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF FACSIMILE SIGNATURES BY PUBLIC OFFICIALS .RESOLVED, that the-use of facsimile signatures by the following named persons: JAMES VAN VAEKENBURG - MAYOR J. N. DALEN - VILLAGE TREASURER 'WARREN C. HYDE - VILLAGE MANAGER on checks, drafts, warrants, warrant-checks, vouchers or other orders or public funds deposited in FIRST EDINA NATIONAL BANK, FIRST SOUTHDALE NATIONAL BANK, AMERICANA STATE BANK OF EDINA and SOUTHWEST FIDELITY STATE BANK be and hereby is approved, and that each of said named persons may authorize said depository bank to honor any such instrument bearing his facsimile signature in such form as he may designate and to charge the same to the account in said depository bank upon which.drawn, as fully as though it bore his manually written signature, and that in9truments so honored shall be wholly operative and binding in favor 'of said depository bank although such facsimile signature shall have been affixed without his .authorityc 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. VILLAGE MANAGER'S SALARY ESTABLISHED FOR 1974. following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION BE.IT RESOLVED by the Edina Village Council that the salary of the Village Manager be set at $35,700 for the year 1974. .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. Councilman Johnson offered the CLAIMS PAID. Motion of Councilman Courtney was seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried for payment of the following claims as per Pre-List: $30,273.45; Construction Fund, $645.50; Park Funds, $13,203.89; Water Fund, $13,084.07; Liquor Fund, $49,458.32; Sewer Fund, $2,217.81; Improvements, $66.50; PIR and Poor, $7,565.82; Total, $116,515.36; and for confirmation of payment of *the following claims: General Fund, $l,715.67; Park Funds, $1,861.15; Water Fund, $3,153.72; Liquor Fund, $72,484.74; Total, $79,215.28. General Fund, STAGE I VILTAGE HALL REMODELING REVIEWED. Hall to inspect Stage I Remodeling. POLICE DEPARTMENT INTERCOIiMUNICATIONS SYSTEM APPROVED. Following an on-site inspection of the Police Department, Councilman Shaw's motion authorizing expenditure of approximately $12,000 for a three year service contract for a visual and audio intercommunication system was seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. Council made a tour of the Village No further business appearing, Councilman Shaw's motion for adjournment was seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. Adjournment at 9:30 p.m. Y