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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL ON
MONDAY, DECEIBER 2, 1974.
Answering rollcall were members Courtney, Johnson, Schmidt and Mayor Van
Valkenburg .
MINUTES of October 21 and November 4, 1974, were approved by mot2on of Council-
man Courtney, seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried.
RICHARD C, JOHNSON COMMENDED FOR SERVICE ON COUNCIL.
presented the first City of Edina Commendation Award ever issued and read the
following comendation to Councilman Johnson:
COMMENDATION
RICHARD C. JOHNSON '
Mayor Van Valkenburg
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF EDINA, we commend you for your nine years of service
on the Edina City Council.
You were important and instrumental in the organization of the Human Relations
Commission, the Environmental Quality Commission, the Governmental Commission
and the Transit Commission.
You have shown a dedication to principle, a willingness to work diligently for
Edina and have been an articulate spokesman for Edina.
17e thank you, we congratulate you and we wish you the best.
ORDINANCE NO. 811-A60 ADOPTED.
approved as to form and ordered placed on file.
Ordinance No. 811-A60 for First Reading as had been discussed at the meeting
of October 21, 1974. Councilman Johnson thereupon dfered Ordinance No. 811-A60
for First Reading, with waiver of Second Reading, and moved its adoption as
folloF?s :
Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk,
Mayor Van Valkenburg presented
ORDINANCE NO. 811-A60
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (NO. 811)
BY ADDING TEMPORARY RETAIL SALES AS A PERMITTED USE I IN THE PLANNED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
THE: CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
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, Section 1. Paragraph 3 of Section 10 (Planned Industrial District) of \ Ordinance No. 811 is hereby amended by adding a new subparagraph (c), as fol~ovls:
(c) Temporary Retail Sales.
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1 (1) A permit may be granted by the City Manager, or his delegate,
upon application of lessees or owners of premises' within a Planned Industrial.
District for temporary and limited retail and public sales of products ware-
housed or manufactured on said premises.
Not more than two permits may be issued to any one person, firm,
affiliate, or subsidiary in a calendar year, and there must be at least sixty
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. (60) days between permit sale dates.
(3)
(4)
No permit shall be for a period of more than three (3) days.
Bn application must be filed with the CiCy Clerk not less than c
forty-five (45) days prior to the first sale date for which the permit is
requested,myst be joined in by the owner if made by a lessee, and shall be
accompanied by a fee of $300, which shall not be refundable if such permit is
refused.
$200 per permit.
Factors to be considered by the City Manager, or his delegate,
before granting such a permit shall be as follows:
a. Effect on normal automobile and truck traffic in the District;
b. Whether an abnormal demand will be created for off-street
parking ;
c. Whether the premises have adequate fire protection and
access and egress for the public during such sale;
d. Other pending or issued permits for the specific time
requested.
e. Methods of handling traffic, safety and litter;
f. Prior sales conducted by said applicant and methods proposed
to alleviate problems created during said prior sale, if any;
g. Percentage of space occupied that will be used for said sale;
h, Methods of advertising and area appealed to, to the end that
large numbers of people will not be expected;
i. Reports, of Police and Fire Departments as to suitability of
premises and the need €or public safety personnel.
The fee for subsequent permits, after an original approval, shall be
(5)
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- (6) No goods may be shipped to the premises especially for said sale.
It is the intention to permit persons qualifying as above to have limited sales
without the expense of reshipping to another selling point, but not to create
general retail sales in this District. If requested, an inventory audit, spot
check, or verification of goods for sale shall be furnished to the Manager within
ten (10) days before the sale, and of goods sold within ten (10) days after the
sale.
(7) Manager, and shall be in writing.
(8)
by the City Nanager, upon written requesk received by the manager prior to the
scheduled days.
(9)
shall expire on December 31, 1975.
Sec. 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage
and publication.
Motion for adoption of the ordinance was se
rollcall there were four ayes and no nays and
ATTEST:
Application for said permit shall be in such form as required by the
A permit granted and unused may be transferred to another day or days
This subparagraph (c), if not specifically extended by the City Council,
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City Clerk
CHRISTINE 3LANOR PLAT APPROVAL REQUESZI IIITHDRAVN. Nr. Luce advised Council that
the developer of Christine Manor has advised that he,no longer desires to plat
his property at this tims. No action was taken. f- *-
INDIAN HILLS ROAD SPEED LIIIIT UNCHANGED. I&. Dunn recalled that, in response 40 Council's request for a speed study on Indian' Hills Road, the State Highway
Qepartment had replied that it found 30 miles per hour to be a "reasonable and
safe speed'' for Indian Hills Road between the intersection with the east Front-
age Road of County State Aid Highway 18 and Cherokee Trail'. The recommendation
vas accepted and ordered placed on file.
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DEAN ARINS REQUEST FOR REVIEI.7 OF ORDINANCE 611 REFERRED TO CITY ATTORNEY.
Eyde recalled that on August 5, 1974, Council had considered a letter from 14r. .
Dean Alcins, requesting review of some of the Fire Department ordinances and that
he had subsequently met with 11r. Akins and Fire Department officials and had
Ghought that they had arrived at an understanding under which Ilr. Akins would
&bmit new plans for his apartment building at 5416 11. 70th Street. Xr. Hyde
-c'alled Council's attention to a new .letter from Ifr. Akins in shich serious
allegations were made and recommended that tlie matter be referred to the City
Attorney. Councilman Courtney's motion referring I&. Akins' letter to BIr.
Erickson was then seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt and carried.
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PRELIIlINARY PLAT APPROVAL HEARING DATES SET.
Councilman Courtney's motion 17as seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt and carried,
setting December 16 for hearing date for Preliminary Plat Approval for City of
Edina Registered Land Survey and for Graytower Estates.
PLANNIRG COIE-ISSION JANUARY IIEETING DATE SET. Nr. Luce advised Council that,
because of the Neb7 Year Holiday, January 8, 1975, has been set for the next
Planning Commission meeting.
As recomnded by 14r. Luce,
WESTERN EDINA ACCESS ROADS FEASIBILITY STUDY ORDERED. Mr. Hyde recalled that the
staff had met in an all-day session to consider all aspects of traffic problems
in Western Edina. He presented a report which set forth the recommendations made
at this symposium, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part of these
minutes. Mr. Hyde reviewed fully the problems in the area, the possible solu-
tions of these problems, and said that the staff had recommended construction of
17esterly routes connecting Dovre Drive to Lincoln Drive and connecting the North
end of Malibu Drive to Lincoln Drive.
unanimous in its belief that Camelback Drive should not be extended thru. Zalnut
Ridge Park, particularly in view of the s~"ampy terrain on which the road would
be constructed.
Drive from llessrs. Robert 17. Amis, 5720 View Lane, Stanley V. Tabor, 5709 DeVille
Drive, H. Van Heen, 6413 Biscayne Blvd., llr. and lirs. George Tuttle, 5812 View
Lane and Mr. and Ilrs. Robert J. Schramm, 5800 View Lane. Mr. Lloyd Cherne, 5704
View Lzne took issue with the recommendation not to extend Camelback Drive and
said that
passing his house from increasing. He referred to a report of Bather, Ringrose
and TJolsfeld which stated that any traffic over 1,000 cars per day is excessive
and that there are presently 1,200 cars passing his house each day.
Mayor Van Valkenburg's suggestion that a Southern access could be considered at
a later date if it was found that the IJestern routes did not alleviate the pro-
blem, llr. Cherne reiterated his contention made at previous meetings that con-
struction of a house on Lot 7, Block 1, 'Parkwood Bolls 13th Addition (SMl
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Nr. Hydc added that th'e staff had been
Note vas made of letters opposing the extension of Camelback
a- Southern exit .from Parkwood Knolls is necessary to lceep traffic
In reply to '
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I Purpose of Symposium and Staff Present.
I1 Status of DMJM Recommendations.
I11 Southwest Edina
A. Goal and Subject Area
13. Basic Problem
.. %. Sub-Area Problems and Considerations
(1) Gleason Road
(2)
(3) West. 78th Street Closure
(4) Interstate 494 Partial Interchange (Westbound)
Cahill Road - Dewey Hill Road
(5) Valley View Road - County Road 18 Interchange ._
IV Western Edina
A. Goal and Subject Area
B. Basic Problem
C. Sub-Area ProSlems and Considerations
(1) Northwesterly Access from Malibu Drive
(2) Western Access from Parkwood Knolls ". : ; I 8.9',.11;;! l:l.!,tl&
V Street Devices for Traffic Control
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B.
Report on Columbia Heights Street Bump
Staff Recommendations on Use of STOP Signs,'Barricades, Bumps
and Dips
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\ I Western Edina Traffic Symposium -* 14' November I1974
Purpose of Symposium:
the City staff on the traffic problems in western Edina.
To provide a firm program of recommendations by
Those in Attendance:
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Robert Dunn
Greg Euce
q Wayne Bennett
Bert Merfeld
Robert Buresh '
James McNellis
Gary West
Tom Melena
Ken Rosland
Gordon Hughes .'
Fran Hoffman
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I1 Status of DMJM Recommendations 8
5/21/73 City Council conditionally approves study, involving general
concepts , namely :
1. Controlled land use.
2. Improved public transit.
3. Major County Road and State Highway' Improvements,
generally, but excluding, any special recommendations
' on local streets,
2/4/74 City Council approves DW sttldy as amended by Task Force
recommendations.
At present: There have been no improveilents to the highway system
as proposed in the study, either in the planning stage
or in the implementation stage.
Southwest Edina
A. Goal: To determine appropriate roadway facilities providing
proper ingress-egress to southwest Edina.
Subject area bounded by Crosstown 62 on the north, County Road 18 .
on the west, Highway 100 on the east and Interstate 494 on the
south.
B. Basic Problem: The current and future basic problem encompassing
the southwest Edina area is a lack of ingress-egress points to the
west and the south. If current plans and concepts are implemented:
1.
2.
There will be no direct access to the west (West 78th Street and
Valley View Road closed) in approximately 5-7 years.
No access in westerly direction on the south from Highway 100 to
County Road 18, as there are no plans for completion of a partial
westbound interchange on 494.
Bush Lake Road in Bloomington for construction in the near future.
From either Gleason Road or West
In essence, Edina will effectively be blocked from southwesterly and 1 westerly access for an area of over four square miles. The only
ingress-egress points will be Gleason Road and Tracy Avenue onto
Crosstown 62, West 70th and 77th Streets (on the east) onto Highway
100, and East Bush Lake Road (on the southeast) eastbound onto 494.
Several. subject sub-areas will be discussed in more detail to sub-
stantiate the present and future problems in this area.
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C. Subject Area I:
(1) Gleason Road - Valley View Road to Crosstown 62.
Problem - Ever-increasing traffic volume.
‘Number of trips: 1972 ....... 1,620
Nov. 1973 ........ 4,325
Sept. 1973 ........ 4,185
Sept. 1974 ........ 5,365
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If Valley View Road is closed off with a cul-de-sac, an additional
1,000 vehicles would be added immediately to an already high
volume to be travelling near an elementary school. This is sub-
stantiated by the Traffic Analysis by BRW and the fact that of
the 1,675 trips per day currently generated on Valley View Road,
certainly. no more than 600 trips per day are generated by
Indian Foothills residents.
Staff Recommendation:
volumes, to prevent, as much as feasible, further traffic increases on
this portion of Gleason Road. This can be done by providing other
westerly access and prevent traffic from the Edina Industrial Park
travelling through southwest Edina,
There is a need, in light of the heavy traffic
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(2) Cahill Road - Delaney Blvd..
In order to prevent industrial traffic from travelling west and
northwest through southwest Edina, adjustment in roadway facilities
at Cahill Road, Dewey Hill Road and Delaney Blvd, need to be made,
Staff Recommendation:
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b.
c.
Construct Delaney Blvd. from Cahill Road to Dewey Hill Road.
Vacate Dewey Hill Road from Cahill Road to Delaney Blvd.
Complete cul-de-sac on north end of Cahill Road, providing a
breakway device for fire and police access on north side of
cul-de-sac.
The City pursue an alternate means of egress for NSP onto Ohms
Lane, thus reducing the volume of.NSP vehicles on West 70th St.
The implementation of the above would greatly reduce the impact
of industrial traffic on the Valley View-18 interchange if full
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(3) West 78th Street 1 There is a plan in the development phase at Hennepin County’for closing
of West 78th Street east of County Road 18 when a cloverleaf interchange
is constructed at County Road 18 and Interstate.494 in a 5-10 year range.
The problem created by closing West’78th Street is the closure of a
major (over 3,000 vehicles per day) connecting roadway between t,he Edina
Industrial Park and the industrial area on Washington Avenue in Edina
and Eden Prairie industrial area.
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Staff Recommendation:
If West 78th Street is closed, provide an alternate roadway, such as
494 partial interchange. The City, in any event, should formally request
to Hennepin County that: an alternate roadway be provided before West 78th
Street is closed.
(4) Interstate 494 Partial Interchange (Westbound)
There is a need for a partial interchange on 494 in the area of Gleason
Road.
Fact 1:
Fact 2: Gleason Road is to be completed in 1975.
Fact 3:
West 78th Street is to be closed east of County Road 18.
Southerly Gleason Road would serve as access road for undeveloped
Indian Meadows and apartment complexes west of Cahill Road.
would take traffic off the westerly access and northwesterly
access.
There are no plans in the Minnesota Highway Department Planning
and Programming section for building this partial interchange as
recommended by DMJM and 494-100 task force.
change for at least 10 years.
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Fact 4:
This means no inter-
Staff Recommendation:
The City of Edina, with cooperation of Bloomington, pursue actively the
planning and implementation by the State of a partial interchange in the
area of Gleason Road or West Bush Lake Eoad.
(5) Valley View Road - County Road 18 Interchange
At this.point, a partial access is planned for Valley View Road-18.
Tnkins fnto consideration the nth~r aiib-areas CT~SC~~SSP~, the stzff rm-iilc!
recommend that the full access be implemented or, at least, the land for
right-of-way be reserved if the Council determines that full access is not
needed now. The reasons for full access are:
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C.
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e.
f.
Full access provides strictly local streets for Indian Hills and
Indian Foothills residents.
Police and fire agencies much prefer full access to provide proper
protection.
The steps taken in Cahill Road-Dewey Hill Road area would eliminate
industrial traffic being a problem.
If West 78th Street is closed and the partial interchange plan is not
implemented, the importance of the full access is critical in reliev-
ing the great potential traffic volumes on Gleason Road (northwesterly).
Valley View Road with full access would have a lower traffic volume
than Gleason Road has now.
development to Gleason Road traffic suggests the need for another
westerly access.
Braemar Blvd., as an UnimFroved state-aid road can be signed to
restrict truck traffic and thus prevent any direct route from a full
access to either industrial area.
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Also, the addition of the Folke Victorsen
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(See attached letter to Mr. ,Charles
Highway Department, dated November
Weichselbaum, Minnesota State
22, 1974).
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ZIr , Charles Weichselbaum
District #5, State Aid Engineer
lfinnesota State Highway Departnent
2055 North Lilac Drive - Golden Valley, Xinnesota 55422 .
Dear'Mr. Weichselbaum:
The City of Edina requests a clarification on the effect of closing
of Valley View Road (MSA 151) from the intersection of Valley View
goad (EISA 151) and Braemar Boulevard (MSA 138) to County Road 18,
The City of Edina has approved Hennepin County's plans for upgrad-
ing the Valley View Road-County Road 18 intersection to a partial
access interchange.
the hair-pia turn as depicted iri the attached diagrzn.
Valley View Road will have a cul-de-sac at
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The questions which we wish to have answerkd are
1. Can the City of Edba close Valley View Road
planned? ,
as follows:
(>SA 151) as
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3.
What will happen to the position of the State if this happens?
Gkat'penalties will, be assessed Edina if ?alley Yiew Road (MSA
151) is closed?
4. lJi.11 Edina be required to'pay back the full cost of MSA expended
on previously improved portions of Jalley View Road?
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If a portion of Valley View Road is removed frm ?%AS, can it,
at some later date, be included in the MSA street system?
I would appreciate a response as soon as possible, as the issue
will be discussed at the December 2nd City Council 9eeting.
Sincerely yours,
Francis J. Hoffman
Assistant City Engineer
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I) IV Western Edina
A- - Goal: To determine appropriate roadway facilities providing proper
ingress-egress to west and north of western Edina area.
Subject area bounded by Blake Road on the east, Vernon.Avenue on the
south, County Road 18 on the west and 7th Street-Interlachen on the
north.
B. Basic Problem: The current and future basic problem encompassing
the western Edina area is the lack of ingress-egress points to the
north and west of what is known as Parkwood Knolls.
the traffic on View Lane and Schaefer Road is not excessive by them-
selves, in comparison with the other residential streets, However,
the concern is because the two streets intersect and is creating
neighborhood apprehension. The point to consider is keeping 'the
volumes at nearly the same level in future years.' Currently, View
Lane and Schaefer Road are acting as the only collector streets in
Parkwood Knolls, and additional access points are needed to handle
future traffic volumes.
At present,
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C, Sub-Area Problems and Considerations
(1) Northwesterly Access - There is a need to connect Malibu Drive
to Lincoln Drive on the 7th Street interchange. Currently,
. there are 48 dwelling units (DU) on Malibu Drive which generate
an estimated 575 trips per day at a rate 12 trips/DU. There
could be an additional 22 DU in the next 3-5 years on Malibu
Drive, bringing the total number of estimated trips to 840 per
day.
to the east.
The only present means of ingress-egress is Telemark Trail
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Staff Recommendation:
north end of Malibu Drive west to the newly constructed portion
of Lincoln Drive being constructed east of the Interlachen Hills
apartments by Hennepin County.
Fact 1: Need for additional emergency access to Malibu Drive.
Fact 2: Malibu Drive residents would not have to wind through
all of Parkwood Knolls to exit either southeasterly or
northeasterly, where both areas are already heavily
travelled (extensive travel time).
Related to Fact 2, it would reduce traffic impact volume
on those directly to the east.
The area directly north and northeast o,f Malibu Drive
is not expected to be developed for 5-10 years.
A road be constructed from the existing
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Fact 3:
Fact 4:
(2) Western Access - The City Council has approved the concept of a
western access from Parkwood Knolls to Lincoln Drive.
The three alternatives the staff considered in the implementing
of the concept were:
a. Construct a roadway connecting Londonderry Drive and the
Dominick interchange,
b, Extend Dovre Drive vest through the Rauenhorst property and
construct a bridge similar to the Kramer bridge over the creek
to Lincoln Drive,
c.. Connect Malibu Drive and Parkwood Lane and cross the creek
at the present end of Lincoln Drive.
After considerable input, the staff determined that:
1. Alternative c (connecting Malibu Drive and Parkwood LBne) .
was not necessary if immediate northwesterly access is
obtained.
2. Alternative a (Londonderry Drive) presented the mc6 t obvious
collector street and would be a greater attraction for outside
traffic to Parkwood Knolls.
3. .Alternative b (Dovre Drive extended) presented the best way
to attempt continuous homogeneity of Parkwood Knolls by develop-
ing a "dispersal" roadway once it reaches Parkwood Lane. Only
the portion from Lincoln Drive to Parkwood Lane vould act as a
collector street. .
The staff, then, recommends that Alternative b (extension of Dovre
Drive) be adop.ted . €or the following reasons:
1. Provides a non-obvious collector for Parkwood Knolls traffic,
(Protects neighborhood).
2. Diverts traffic away from neighborhood park.
3. Less attractive in travel time for those in east Parkwood Knolls
than Londonderry Drive crossing.
4. Presents the smallest encroachment on flood plain.
5. From engineering viewpoint, it is the easiest to build.
6. It would have the best costlbenefit relationship if the desire
is to provide access' to Parkwood Knolls yet attempting to. retain
its neighborhood structure.
7. It should take the shortest time span to complete as Carl
Hansen has a preliminary plat showing Dovre Drive extended
into the Rauenhorst property and, unofficially, Rauenhorst
has shown a plan for a road into his property from the
Hansen property.
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South,ern Access - The City Council has
extension of Camelback Drive to Vernon
study .
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g.
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deferred action on an
Avenue pending further
Staff Recommendation:
not be an effective addieional roadway for Parkwood Knolls because:
The extension-of Camelback Drive would
By nature of terrain to be crossed and approval from HUD
officials, it will. take considerable time to construct and
not provide immediate relief that .the residents desire,
It would create a negative iqact on the environment'of the
neighborhood open space area and park.
There would be a negative land use impact for homes on View
Lane backing onto the open space.
The Nine Mile Creek Watershed Board of Managers have indicated,
informally, that they wo+d nctt favorably consider a roadway
on that portion of the flood plain.
It will create 2 heavier travelled street than either View
Lane or Schaefer Road.'
The eost/benefit ratio would be poor in relation to other
Although there have been coments that chis roadway could
provide park access, it is not contiguous to the solid land
mass of the present park,
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V Street Devices for Traffic Control
A. Report on Columbia.Heights Experimental Street Bump
Location: Residential Street - Lincoln Terrace
Charactetistics of Street: Bituminous street with concrete curb an6
Approximately 1/4 mile long; T-intersection on each end.
gutter, 31' back of curb to back of curb. Slopes downhill
from south to north end gradually.
vehicles per day which would be considered acceptable.
Speed was considered problem by residents on street.
diagram, located approximately 200' from south end of street.
Warning signs each direction indicate "STREET BUMP 20 MPHtl.
No known standard for construction as City Engineer
search for same.
fully for reasonable attempt at snowplowing and street sweeping.
Designed such that 20 MPH speed over bump is discomforting and
at 30 to 40 MPH Very discomforting and jarring.
municipally-installed bumps.
liable for any mishaps on street in which bump was a contributing
factor. (A camper crossed over bump and several dishes broken
but no claim against city at this time, and some small foreign
cars had problems crossing.)
Neither strongly for or against bump has
been expressed to City of Columbia Heights according to City
Engineer.
dential streets with problem of increased traffic due to
vehicles avoiding street bump.
Status of Bump: As it is considered experimental, no final conclusions
have been formed at this point, and effect during the winter
needs to be evaluated. Thus, no other bumps have been installed
or recommended at this time.
Traffic on street: Normal local residential street. Well below 1,000
Street Bump: Constructed during May, 1974 as depicted in attached
Design Criteria:
Allows for drainage along gutters and hope-
Prior Experience on Bumps:
City Attorney's View on Liability:
No other known municipal experience with
Ciq of Columbia Heights was indeed
Resident2 Reaction on Street:
No noticeable reaction from other adjacent resi-
Observations and Recommendations by Captain Merfeld and Mr. Hoffman on
Bump: The bump appeared to be effeptive, although signing indicating 20 MPH
as a safe speed to cross the bump seemed high. At 10-12 MPH, .
the bump ~7as crossed and Mr. Hoffman observed some discomfort
in front seat of car, and Captain Merfeld indicated general dis-
comfort in back seat of car.
It was also noted that some cars had stopped and "burned rubber" as
they left the bump. This was done either by thrill-seekers or
frustrated drivers and could be detrimental to the neighborhood.
Mr. Hoffman observed that such installation would not be
desirable unless an extreme speeding problem existed.
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B. Staff Recommendations on Use of STOP Signs, Barricades, Bumps and Dips
STOP Signs: The same technical criteria be appiied to requests for STOP
They should not be used for
signs as in the past.
disrespect if wrongly applied.
a traffic interrupter if not warranted.
The use of barricades as a traffic disrupter is not advisable.
The result will always be the creation of additional traffic
volumes on other streets. Natural traffic flow should be
maintained. Appropriate traffic flow and volumes are handled
by proper planning of streets.
Also,
before any serious consideration is given to installation of
any such device, the results of the Columbia Heights experiment
should be obtained.
An over-use of such signs only breeds
Barricades:
Bumps and Dips: The use of any bumps or dips are not recommended.
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THE KOST IMPORTANT POINT TO CONSIDER IN AREA WEST OF HIGHWAY 100 IS: MOST
OF AREA HAS NOT STABILIZED IN TRAFFIC VOLUME AS THE RESIDENTIAL AREA EAST
OF HIGHWAY 100. RESIDENTS IN THE WEST AREA WILL EXPERIENCE INCREASING
VOLUMES UNTIL AREA IS FULLY DEVELOPED.
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Biscayne Blvd.) vould preclude the route thru Nalnut Ridge Park from going in.
He urged that borings be made at this time so that the feasibility of this road
could be determined.
thru the park and said that Mr. Cherne's neighbors do not want traffic in their
back yards as well as passing the front of their homes.
6012 Tamarac Ave., representing the Western Edina Homeowners Association,
reminded Council that it had approved in principle the road around Krahl Hill.
Pollowing considerable discussion, Councilman Johnson's motion was seconded by
Councilman Courtney and carried that the City Engineer submit a feasibility
report at the December 16, 1974, meeting for Westerly ex5fx extending Dovre
Drive to Lincoln Drive and extending the North end of Malibu Drive to Lincoln
Drive, and that a hearing date for these improvements be set for January 6, 1974.
Mayor Van Valkenburg told Mr. Cherne that if these proposed routes are not
adequate, other routes could be'constructed at a later date and that the City
would watch the lot at 6401 Biscayne Blvd.
Nrs. Helen PlcClelland spoke in opposition to the road
Mr. Jack Ziegler,
DESIGNATION OF NAME OF "NANCY LAKE" CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 16, 1974. As recom-
mended by Mr. Hyde, Councilman Courtney's motion was seconded by Councilwoman
Schmidt and carried, continuing the naming of the pond.North of the Crosstown
Highway and West of Wooddale Avenue to December 16, 1974.
PUT 73830, PARCEL 7200, FILLING AND ZONING CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 16, 1974.
As recommended by Mr. Hyde, Councilman Courtney's motion was seconded by.
Councilwoman Schmidt and carried, continuing the matter of filling and zoning
of property located North of the Crosstown Highway at Wooddale Avenue to
December 16, 1974.
SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY PARTICIPATION TO CONTINUE. As recommended by Mr. Dalen,
Councilman Courtney offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE
SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY: DIRECTING THE EXECUTION
AND DELIVERY OF A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT:
AND DESIGNATING A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY AS
ITS BBMBER ON THE BOARD OF THE SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the City of Edina is authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.59
to enter into joint and cooperative agreements v7it.h other governmental units;
IJHF.~AS, the City Council has determined that the City cooperate with other
municipalities in the monitoring of utility services in the Metropolitan Area
by participating in the Suburban Rate Authority; and
WHEREAS, the City is presently a member of the Suburban Rate Authority estab-
lished by joint agreement in 1962 to administer the regulatory provisions of
uniform franchises granted to Minneapolis Gas Company; and
I./J.UREAS, the City Council has determined that it is necessary and desirable
that the Suburban Rate Authority continue in existence, notwithstanding the
assumption of utility regulatory powers by the State, for the purpose of monit-
oring utility services and participating to the maximum degree possible in the
utility rate-making procedure, and that the Suburban Rate Authority's scope of
activities be broadened to include electric utilities and other utilities if
necessary;
NOl-7, TJ.UREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Edina, Minnesota, as
follows :
attached Joint and Cooperative Agreement providing for membership of the City
in the Suburban Rate Authority.
In accordance with the provisions of the Joint and cooperative agree-
ment, the Council hereby designates J. N. Dalen as its first director on the
Board of Directors of the Suburban Rate Authority.
3. The City Clerk is directed to file a copy of the executed agreement
together with a certified copy of this resolution with the City llanager of the
City of Columbia Heights.
Notion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt and
on rollcall there were four ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted.
FEDERAL GRANT PROCEDURES INVESTIGATION TO CONTINUE.. Plr. Hyde recalled that he
had attended a session called by the General Service Administration Office of
Federal Planagement Policy and the Office of Nanagement and Budget at which
municipal and federal officials were told how to obtain federal money. He
clarified that this is the result of an effort to simplify, standardize,
decentralize and otherwise modernize the federal grant machinery and that, after
the grant is received, an audit will be made of all practices of the City.
Following some discussion, it was informally decided that the City Planager
and staff investigate the possibility of obtaining federal grants.
and
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1. The Mayor and Manager are authorized and directed to execute the
2.
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1975 SALARY RESOLUTION CONTINUED TO DECENBER 16, 197k. 14r. Hyde advised Council
that he hould submit proposed 1975 salaries for their consideration before the .
next meeting.
TRANSPORTATION STUDY RGVIENED ; TO BE SUBMITTED TO NETROPOLITAN TRANSIT COENCSSION.
Mr. Hyde called Council's attention to the "Transportation Transit Study" sub-
mitted by the Edina Transit committee. As recommended by Nr. Hyde, Councilman
Johnson's motion was seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried, that the study
be submitted officially to the Metropolitan Transit Commission to work on more
express routes and to look at some of the other data as to possible use of a
local circulation system in the high activity center between Southdale and the
Radisson South.
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPEllW'.T AUTHORITY PROJECT.IFOR SOTH.*^CWD FPANCCE HEARING DAfllE SET.
As recommended by Elr. Luce, Councilman Courtney offered the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
BE 'IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council does hereby set December 16 , 1974,
as hearing date for the plan of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Edina,
Elinnesota for a redevelopment project for the 50th and France Avenue area.
Notion 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.
Mr. Hoffman will summarize the study for the Council.
RESOLUTION
HALU PROPERTY TAX SUIT DISCUSSED.
mended by the City Manager, Councilman Johnson's motion was seconded by Council-
man Courtney and carried, that the City of Edina file an amicus brief with the
ltinnesota Supreme Court in support of the appeal taken by Hennepin County from
the Halla property .tax decision. Cost to the City ~7as estimated by Ilr. Ericlc-
son to be approximately $2,000,
As requested by Hennepin County and as recom-
T.IzTNICIPAL STATE AID HIGm?AY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED. As recommended by Mr. Dunn,
Councilman Johnson offered the following resolutions and moved their adoption:
T.JHEWS, it appears to the City Council of the City of Edina that the road here-
inafter described should be revoked as a Municipal State Aid Street under the
provisions of Ninnesota Laws;
Na7, THEREFORE, BE IT REXOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina that
the roads described as follows, to-wit :
RESOLUTION REVOKIXG MUNICIPAL STATE AID HIGHWAYS
t7. 49% Street from Halifax Ave. to Library Lane; Proposed Library Lane
from 17. 49th Street to W. 50th Street
be and hereby are, revoked as municipal State Aid Streets of said City, subject
to the approval of the Commissioner of Highways of the State of 1.Ennesota; and
BE IT FWITHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
€orward two certified copies of this resolution to the Commissioner of Highways
for his consideration.
17HEWS, it appears to the City Council of the City of Edina that the street
hereinafter described should be designated a Municipal State Aid Street under
the provisions of linnesota Laws of 1959, Chapter 500;
NOY, THEREFORE, BE IT FWOLVED by the City Council of Edina of the County of
Hennepin that the road described as follo~s, to-wit :
bg and hereby is established, located and designated a Kunicipal State Aid
Street of said City, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Highc7ays of
the State of Ninnesota; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
forward two certified copies of this resolution to the Commissioner of Highways
for his consideration, and that upon his approval of the designation of said
road or portion thereof, that the same be constructed improved and maintained
as a Kunicipal Stafe Aid Street of the City of Edina, to be numbered and known
as Ikmicipal State Aid Street 20-161.
TJNEFSAS, it appears to the City Council of the City of Edina that the street
hereinafter described should be designated a Municipal State Aid Street under
the provisions of Hinnesota Laws of 1959, Chapter 500;
I?W, THERXFORE, BE IT'RESOLVED by the City Council of Edina of the County of
Hennepin that the road described as follo~7s, to-wit :
RESOLUTT.011 EST&BLIX€LNG 8 MJNICIPAL STATE AID KIGHUAY
Vernoq Avenue from Gleason Road to Domineck Road Interchange
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING M.JNICIPAL STATE AID HIGHWAY
Valley View Road from Vooddale Ave. to East side Bridge T.H.
. 100 and Benton Avenue
be, and hereby is established, located, and designated a Kunicipal State Aid
Street of said City, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of HighWays of
the State of Hinnesota; and
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BE IT FURTHER #SOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed
to forward two certified copies of this resolution to the Commissioner of
highways for his consideration, and that upon his approval of the designation
of said road or portion thereof, that same be constructed, improved and
maintained as a Plunicipal State Aid Street of the City of Edina., to be
numbered and known as Plunicipal State Aid Street 20-164.
Notion for adoption of the resolutions was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt
and on rollcall there were four ayes and no nays and the resolutions were
adopted.
TIEBER VIEW ADDITION FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN CONTINUED TO DECEPBER 16, 1974,
Mr. Richard Larson, architect and planner for Mr. Follce Victorsen on the
Timber View Addition, recalled that'in August, 1974, Council had granted con-
cept approval of the plan of Timber View Addition which had consisted of 74
apartment units and 21 single family lots on the hill located on the Southwest
corner of Gleason Road and the Crosstown Highway. He said that upon presenta-
tion of documents required for final approval, the staff, with the endorsement
of the Planning Commission, completely changed the concept and rescinded
its former concept approval, recommending elimination of the single family
portion of the plat entirely and Znc:.i-eksing the size of the apartment project.
Plr. Larson said that the new proposal of the Planning Commission is basicly
the same proposal originally submitted by Mr. Victorsen which had been turned
down by the Planning Commission. Mr. Larson spoke of the substantial cost of
preparation which Nr. Victorsen had incurred in reliance of Council and Plan-
ning Commission action in granting concept approval of the plat.
son said that the ordinance does recite that the Planning Commission shall
report favorably only upon certain findings, one of those being that there be
no detriment to surrounding properties, consistent with comprehensive devel-
opment, and accommodates natural amenities and that the Planning Commission
may be saying that they cannot report favorably on the overall development
plan as it is now before them.
the matter can come before Council and the Council can then accept or deny
the findings of the Planning Commission. Nayor Van Valkenburg said that he
had talked to both Bir. Victorsen and Mr. Luce and that he would like to see
the written comments of the Planning Commission.
Christgau of Indian Hills Road that he did not believe that the City would
have any liability if an accident should occur because a dangerous plat had
been approved.
seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried;
16, 1974, so that Council could review the Planning Commission minutes.
Nr. Erick-
He added that if they cannot report favorably,
J3r. Ericlcson told Dr.
The matter was then continued by motion of Councilwoman Schmidt,
continuing the matter to December
ORDINANCE NO. 902 GRANTED FIRST READING. Mr.. Erickson presented Draft No. 2
of Ordinance No. 902 which had been amended to add the Sunday sales provision,
deleting the patrol district limits of the ordinance as requested by Council-
woman Schmidt and Councilman Shaw, increasing the distance required for
licenses for On-sale Beer sales from 250 to 1,000 feet from a school or church
and increasing the fees to the following:
On-sale, $500; On-sale Beer Licenses, $300; Off-sale Beer Licenses, $100. He
explained that no change had been made in the Sunday Sale License fees because
that sum was established by State Statute. Mr. Ericlcson showed Council a map
of the City which indicated portions of the City which would be included
within the 1,000 foot restrictions. Based on the map, it would appear that
apparently all of the C-1, C-2 and C-3 Commercial Zones would be within 1,000
feet of a church and school except a portion of Wooddale Ave. and Valley View
Road, the Radisson South area, the Southdale area and a portion of the
perimeter area, 44th and France Ave., and a portion of the Grandview area.
Councilwoman Schmidt said that she had requested the deletion of the patrol
limits because she- thought that it would be discriminatory and because she
thought that this would probably be one of the first things that Council would
be requested to change, particularly in view of the fact that the patrol limits
have been revoked in Minneapolis.
questioned the change in the basic policy of split-liquor in Edina and asked
if Council was gerrymandering for the benefit of the Radisson South.
Van Valkenburg explained the background of the question and pointed out that
Council had thought' it best to draft an ordinance before the referendum so
that voters could become familiar with the question and know exactly what they
were voting on.
13, 1975, for a special meeting for information purposes so that this ordinance
cbuld be thoroughly discussed.
people would be whether or not Edina should have split-liquor and any ordinance
adopted would be subject to amendments by a simple vote of the Council.
added that, if the referendum is favorable, Council could issue On-sale
On-sale licenses - $10,000; Club
Mr. Darrell Boyd, 7204 Shannon Drive,
Hayor
Mayor Van Valkenburg recalled that Council had set January
Mr. Erickson clarified that the vote of the
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Liquor Licenses which would be limited to hotels or restaurants and also Sun-
day Liquor Licenses for sale on Sundays between noon and midnight in con-
junction with sales of food.
suggested that the Council issue a fact sheet which would indicate just where
licenses would be permitted under the ordinance. lir. Erickson clarified that
Sunday sales would be confined only to hotels or restaurants.
viewed provisions of the ordinance itself. The 1,000 foot distance required
between a licensed establishment and a church or school would extend outside
of the City limits.
South, referred to a letter requesting that the proposed ordinance be amended
to say "'not less than 160 guest rooms' instead of requiring 200 rooms or more
as is in the present language". He explained that because of the state of the
economy, they would appreciate this flexibflity in the ordinance.
discussion, Councilman Johnson offered Ordinance No. 902 for First Reading,
incorporating the folloving changes recommended by the City Attorney:
the distance required between a licensed establishment and a school and/or church
would include churches and schools outside the City limits; 2) restaurants
and hotels entitled to a license must have the required rooms and seating space
wholly in the City limits; 3)
orations requesting licenses; and 4)
in hotels from 200 to 160; Councilman Courtney said that this motion only
points out that this ordinance is being adopted for the benefit of-the Radisson
Hotel. He recalled that he had been originally opposed to split-liquor in
Edina and that the Radisson itself had suggested that a limit of 200 rooms
should be stipulated.
either number and Councilwoman Schmidt pointed out that this type of change
represents the very thing that will happen under the ordinance.
to a question of Mayor Van Valkenburg, Mr. Luce said that there is no large
open space with C-2 or C-3 zoning and that he would expect that rezonings
might be requested.
new motion which established 200 as the minimum number of guest rooms for
hotels and added the other stipulations included in his original motion.
thereupon offered Ordinance No. 902 for First Reading as follows : (See Draft
No. 2, dated December 2, 1974, which is attached hereto and made a part of
these minutes.)
ditional on the results of the forthcoming election and advised that the
election'could be postponed to a later date if Council so desired.
TAMDEN AXEL TRAIL PURCHASE AUTHORIZED. Nr. Hyde presented tabulation of two
bids. for purchase of a tandem axle trailer.
Wanner Company lob7 bidder at $1,290.00 and Case Power and Equipment at $1,410.00.
Councilman Courtney' s motion for award to recommended low bidder was seconded
by Councilwoman Schmidt and carried.
Nr. Boyd and I&. Paul Blucke, 4516 Bruce Ave.,
He then re-
Nr. Winnick, the attorney representing the Radisson
I' Following some
1) that
requiring information about directors of corp-
reducing the number of guest rooms required
Councilman Johnson said that there is nothing magic about
In response
Councilman Johnson then withdrew his motion and offered a
He
Hr. Ericlcson pointed out that this ordinance would be con- U
Tabulation showed Ninnesota
PROBEYE PURCHASE AUTHORIZED. Nr. Hyde presented the recommendation of Chief
Bennett for the purchase of a Probeye which is a portable infrared detector
developed by the Hughes Aircraft Company to detect hot spots in and behind
walls, cost of 17hich will be $3,575.00. Councilman Courtney's motion was then
seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried, authorizing the purchase as recom-
mended by Chief Bennett.
KETROPOLITAN LEAGUE OF NUNICIPALITIES MEETING ON DECEIBER 12, 1974, was noted
by 3S.r. Hyde.
CLAIT.Is PAID.
and carried for payment of the following claims as per pre-list:
$24,994.46; Park Funds, $22,121.27; Water Fund, $8,457.21; Liquor Fund,
$179,654.00; PIR and Poor, $7,487.82; Sewer, $42,227.48; Total, $284,942.24.
Notion of Councilman Johnson was seconded by Councilman Courtney
General Fund,
No further business appearing, Councilman Johnson's motion for adjournment was
seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. I Adjournment at 9:35 p.m.
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