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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19760607_regularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD JUNE 7, 1976, 7:OO P.M. AT CITY HALL Answering rollcall were members Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw and Van Valken- burg. MINUTES of the meeting of May 17, 1976, were approved as submitted by motion of Councilman Shaw, seconded by Caiincilwoman Schmidt. Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Mot ion carried. GERALD R. FORD BICENTENNIAL MESSAGE READ. nial Message from President Gerald R. Ford commending the City of Edina for play- Mayor Van Valkenburg read a Bicenten- , ing a special part in the celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the American Revolution. ORDINANCE NO. 811-A72 GRANTED SECOND READING; PUBLICATION WITHHELD. (Council- tioman Schmidt left the meeting.) Mr. Luce recalled that the request for 0-1 Office District zoning of Nelson Smith & Associates for 4536 France Ave. S. had been granted First Reading on May 17, 1976, with the understanding that the Council receive acceptable conditions from the Board of Appeals and restrictions prepared by the proponent which would be filed and run with the land before the zoning is brought back for Second Reading. He advised that the Board of Appeals had granted the necessary variance, provided the proponents execute a declaration 1. including, without limitation, use as an interior design studio,with related automobile parking. ,2. two immediately to the West and two immediately to the East of the existing build- ing on the property, unless more are requested by the owners and approved by the Council, or unless more are required by the Edina City Planner to relieve con- gestion or other traffic problems on the property; 3. Blacktop and permanent curb shall be installed and maintained in all parking areas from time to time on the property. 4. All portions of the property that from time to time are not hard-surfaced shall be landscaped pursuant to plans to be submitted to and approved by, and such landscape work shall be bonded in favor of The City of Edina, all pursuant to City of Edina Ordinance No. 404, and any amendments thereto; 5. all times be screened from adjacent single-family residential area by screening 6. property, or any part thereof, shall at all times be kept.in a healthy, well- maintained condition, and, as to nonvegetative material, in a good state of repair; 7. hereafter enacted or existing, and such statutes and ordinances shall be effect- ive as to the property even though more restrictive than or in addition to the 8. tions herein contained mzy be released only by the City of Edina and may be released as to all or any part of the property by the City of Edina, at any time and from time to time by its sole act. Any such release shall be made upon the recording of such resolution in the same office in which this instru- ment has been recorded. 9. unenforceable as to all or any part of the property, or any person or circumstance, Che application of such provision to the portions of the property, or to persons or circumstances, other than those as to which it shall be held invalid and unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and all provisions of the agree- ment in all other respects shall remain in full force and effect and be valid and enforceable; 10. If any person shall violate or attempt to violate any of the covenants and restrictions contained in the agreement, it shall be lawful for the City of Edina, or any person owning any portion of the property, to prosecute any pro- ceedings at law or in equity against the person or persans violating or attempting to violate any such Declaration of Restrictions, or any part thereof, shall qply to and bind each and every present and future owner, occupier, and encum- brancer ol? the property. e oc, h m M u 8 . of restrictions which would provide as follows: That the property shall be used only for business and professional offices, Not more than four (4) parking stalls shall be developed on the property, All improvements now or hereafter on all or any part of the property shall at . materials or devices acceptable to the City Planner. A11 landscaping and screening material or devices from time to time on the The property shall be subject to all applicable statutes and ordinances now or . covenants and restrictions contained; Excfpt as otherwise provided in paragraph 2 hereof, the covenants and restric- or done by resolution of the Edina City Council and shall be effective only -. Lf any provision of the agreement is for any reason held to be invalid or ' . 6/7/76 J Mr. Luce said that Mr. and Mrs, F. L. hiken, 4548 Prance Ave., were agreeable to the proposed zoning under the conditions described. faction were Nr. Rolland Thompson, 4545 Meadow Road, and Mr . Gregory Gustafson, attorney for the proponents. No. 811-A72 for Second Reading and moved its adoption with the understanding that publication be withheld pending execution of "Declaration of Restrictions" as outlined above and pending approval of the final plat: Also expressing satis- Councilman Courtney thereupon offered Ordinance ORDINANCE NO. 8ll-A72 AN ORDINANCE MENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (NO. 811) BY ADDING TO THE OFFICE BUILDING DISTRICT Paragraph 1 of Section ,8 of Ordinance No. 8li of the City is THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: amended by adding the following thereto: the following property : Section 1. "The extent of the Office Building District is enlarged by the addition of That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast.Quarter of Section 7, Township 28, Range 24, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the Vest line of France Avenue South distant 150 feet North of the South line of said Section 7; thence North along the West line of France Avenue 50 feet to a point 200 feet North of the South line of said Section 7; thence West parallel with said line a distance of 200 feet; thence South parallel with the Vest line of France Avenue a distance of 50 feet to a point I50 feet North of the South line of said Section 7; thence East 200 feet to the point of beginning; the above described premises being a part of Block 20, Waveland Park and a part of Curve Avenue vacated, including any part of any street or alley adjacent to said premises vacated or to be vacated., subject to an easement over the Easterly 30 feet, more or less, for France Avenue and subject also to an easement for driveway purposes over the South 8 feet of the East 160 feet of the above described premises, which is in Sub-DistrLct 0-1." Sec. 2. and publication. Motion for adoption of the ordinance was seconded by Councilmvl Richards. . This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage Rollcall: Ayes : Courtney, Richards, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Abstaining: Schmidt - Ordinance adopted. -(Councilwoman Schmidt r STTEST : a. 7Ll FIL- City Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 811-A74 AND 0RDIM"AN NO. presented Ordinances Nos. 81L-A74 and 811-A75 for Second Reading, recalling that the owners of segments of property located generally South of Vernon Avenue and Vest of Gleason RDad, have gotten together and are requesting property combina- tions to create two lots out of four outlots and a 10 foot strip of land in order to create two double bungalow lots. No objections were heard. Council- woman Schmidt thereupon offered Ordinance Nos. 811-A74 and 8ll-A75 for Second Reading and moved their adoptioiz: ORDINANCE NO. 811-A74 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING O'RDINANCE (NO. 811) BY ADDING TO THE MULTIPLE RESIDENCE DISTRICT Section 1. Paragraph 1 of Section 4 of Ordinance No. 811 of the City is "T'ne extent of the Multiple Residence District is enlarged by the- addition The West 10 feet of Lot 3, Block 1, Gleason's 5th Addition and Outlot B, Gleason's 5th Addition, and Outlot B, Viking Hills 4th Addition, which is in Subdistrict R-2 ." THE CITY COUNCIL OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: amended by adding the following thereto: of the following properties: . . Sec. 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage- and publication. Motion for adoption of the ordinance was seconded by Councilman Courtney. Rollcall: Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, . Nays: None Ordinance adopted. 6/7/76 1-59 ORDINANCE NO. 81 1475 AN ORDINANCE AMXNDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (NO. 811) BY ADDING TO THE MULTIPLE RESIDENCE DISTRICT THE CITY COUNCIL OF EDINA. MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: Section 1. Paragraph 1 of Section 4 of Ordinance No. 811 of the City is "The extent of the Multiple Residence District is enlarged by the addition of Outlot *A,' Gleason's Fifth Addition and Lot 11,. Block 1, Viking Hills 4th Addition, which is in Sub-District R-2 .I1 Sec. 2. This ordinance shall be in.full force and effect upon its passage amended by adding the following thereto : the following properties: and publication. Mot ion for adoption of the ordinance was seconded by Councilman Courtney. Rollcall : Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, S Nays: None Ordinance adopted. ATTEST : City Clerk 7L- ii ORDINANCE NO. 811-A76 GRANTED SECOND READING. Mr. Luce presented Ordinance No. 811-A76 for Second Reading, advising that Mr. E. G. Thernell has requested rezoning of the North six feet of Lot 2, Block 1, Killamey Shores to R-2 Multiple Residence District zoning to conform to the zoning of the remainder of his lot. No objections being heard, Councilman Shaw offered Ordinance No. 811-A76 for Second Reading and moved its adoption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 811-A76 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (NO. 811) BY ADDING TO THE MULTIPLE RESIDENCE DISTRICT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: Paragraph 1 of Section 4 of OrdTnance No. 811 of the City is amended by adding the following thereto: the Eollming properties : Section 1. The extent of the Multiple Residence District is enlarged by the addition of I1 The North six feet of Lot 2, excepting the road right-of-way, Blbck 1, Kil- larney Shores , which is in Sub-District R-2. Sec. 2. and publication. Mgtion for adoption of the ordinance was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage Rollcall: Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Vsn Valkenburg Nays: None Ordinance adopted. SOUTHDALE LIQQORSTORE ADDITION BICS CONTINUED TO JUNE 21, 1976. sented tabulation of five bids received in response to Advertisement for Bids in the Edina Sun and Construction Bulletin. at $33,500, Keho Construction, low bidder, at $28,800, Kloster Madsen, Inc., at $32,500, McCall & Company at $28,806 and EarlWeikle,& Sons, Inc., at $29,484. As recommended by Mr. Dalen, Councilwoman Schmidt's motion continuing the matter for two weeks was seconded by Councilman Courtney. Mr. Hyde pre- Tabulation showed Berglund Construction Ayes : Nays: None Motion carried. Courtney, Richards, Schmidt , Shaw, Van Valkeiibyrg WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS BID AWARDED. received €or water treatment chemicals in response to Advertisement for Bids in the Edina Sun and the Construction Bulletin. showed Hawkins Chemical, Inc. , at $7.50/ cwt . , Jones Chemical at $8.OO/cwt., Van Waters & Roger at $8.05/cwt. and Anderson Chemical at $13.20/cwt. Tabulation for Liquid Chlorine showed Van Waters & Roger low bidder at $18.90/ cyl., Jones Chemical at $18.91/cyl. , Anderson Chemical and Hawkins Chemical both at $25.00/cyl. Councilman Courtney's motion for award to Van Waters & Roger, as recommended, because one supplier and 30 gallon containers are desirable, was seconded by Council- man Shaw. Mr. Hyde presented tabulation of four bids Tabulation for Hydro Fluosilicic Acid Ayes: Courtney, Richards , Schmidt , Shaw, Van Vallcenburg . Nays: None Motion carried. ARDEN PARK SHELTER BID AWARDED. in response to Advertisement for Bids in the Edina Sun and the Construction Bulletin. Mr. Hyde presented tabulation of bids received 6/7/ 76 Tabulation showed M. A, Barr, Inc., low bidder at $40,955.00, Bud Johnson Con- struction at $42,790.00, Fetz Construction, Inc., at $44,760.00, Keho Con- struction Co. at $45.00, Elder Jones at $46,296.00 and McCall & Company high bidder at $55,544.00. Councilman Courtney's motion awarding contract to recom- mended low bidder, subject to approval of the Flood Plain Permit, was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt . .. Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt ,' Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. CONTRACT AWARDED FOR SANITARY SEWER IMF'ROVEMENT SS-330 AND WATErIlAIN \?If-301. Mr. Dunn recalled that the contract for Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. SS-330 and Watermain 16provement No. \?El-301 had been continued from May 17, 1976, so that the Engineers could determine if the cost would be less if the improvements were constructed in the back yards, rather than in the street. He advised that resi- dents are satisfied with the original cost of $23,439.50 for SS-303 and of $17,532.00 which were submitted by recommended low bidder, Fischer Construction Company, but that requests had been received for the improvements to 'be assessed over a twenty year period. Councilman Shawls motion was seconded by Councilman Courtney awarding contract for Sanitary Sewer Improvement SS-330 (for COnstruction Fischer Construction Company as the final portion of Contract No. 76-3 (ENG). the back yards) :and IJatermain Improvement No. \?V-301 to recommended low bidder, . Ayes : Courtney , Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Notion carried. EDINA ANERIcAhT LEGION POST 471 REQUEST FOR BEER LICENSE TRANSTER INFORMALLY APPROVED. Mr. Hyde referred to a letter from Mr. Wayne Johnson, Commander of the Edina American Legion Post 471, requesting an informal expression of the Council's approval of the transfer of the Legion's On-sale Beer License from their present location to 39'08-10-12 Sunnyside Road in the event they purchase this net7 site. Mr. Regis Yunker, representing the Legion, explained that Council's intent is being sought before a decision is made to purchas,e the build- ing. Mr. Yunker clarified that the Legion proposes to build an addition to the West of the Convention Grill, with a pass thru area fromthe restaurant so that food could be catered to the area to be occupied by the Post. it is proposed to build the basement under the addition high enough so that two remote exits might be constructed. Mr. Erickson noted that if the Post will apply for the license transfer earlier than six months after they begin oper- ating at their new premises, a 4/5 vote of the Council is necessary to waive- that six month waiting period. Nr. Erickson suggested that, in plaming the addition, it might be well to look at the ordinances on liquor 8s well as the building ordinances. transfer of the request of the Legion Post of the On-sale Beer License to the Sunnyside Road address. bind any future Councii on any decision. FLOXENCE WE PERHANENT STREET SURFACING AND CURB PETITIOhT ~7as submitted and ordered referred to the Engineering Department for processing by motion of Councilman Courtney, seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. He said that I No objections were expressed by the Council to the future Mr. Yunker was reminded that this Council could not Ayes : Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Vallcenburg Nays: None Motion carried. LONDONDERRY REPL4T GRANTED FINAL PLAT APPROVAL. Mr. Luce presented Londonderry Replat for final plat approval, noting that all ordinance requirements had been met. No objections being heard, Councilman Courtney offered the following reso- lution and moved its adoption: HEOLUTION GRANTING FINAL APPROVAL TO LONDONDERRY REPLAT BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that that certain plat entitled "Londonderry Replat", platted by Londonderry Development Company, a Limited Partnership, and by Eberhart Investments, Inc., its General Partner, and presented at the meeting of the Edina City Council of June 7, 1976, be and is hereby granted final plat approval. Motion fur adoption of the resolution was seconded by. Councilman Shaw. Ayes : Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Resolution adopted. BRI-MAR REGISTERED LAND SURVEY GRANTED FINAL APPROVAL. Mar Registered Land Survey for final approval, noting that all ordinance require- ments have been met. following resolution and moved its adoption: Mr. Luce presented Bri- No objections being heard, Councilman Courtney offered the 6/ 7/ 76 M u USOLUT ION APPROVING BRI-MAR REGISTERTCD LAND SURVEY Bg'IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Piinnesota, that that certain Registered Land Survey,presented for approval by Bri-Mar Company, Inc., and located on the Southeast corner of 50th and Halifax Avenue, and presented granted final approval. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. at the regular meeting of the Edina City Council of June 7, 1976, be and is Rollcall : Ayes: Abstaining: Shaw Resolutior. adopted. Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None 4 TREE DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM COMMENDED. a letter from Mr. Donald C. Willeke, Chairman of the State Shade Tree Advisory Committee, commending the City on its strong program of tree disease control. Councilman Shaw suggested that Councilman Richards write to Mr. ,Willeke to express Council's appreciation of his comments. Councilman Richards advised Council of HEARING DATES CONTINUED FOR VARIOUS PLANNING MATTERS, yet available on the following zoning matters, Councilman Shaw's motion was sec- onded by Councilman Richards that hearing dates be continued until the next meet- ing: Subdivisions - Gordon Schuster Registered Land Survey, Dreis Addition, Dalsin 1st Addition, Erickson Addition, .Krahl's' Mountain; Edina for Lund's Parking Lot located at Southeast corner of W. 50th St. and Halifax Avenue. Because minutes were not Rezoning - City of Ayes: Nays: None . Notion carried. Gourtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw,.Van Valkenburg ARDEN PARK SHELTER BUILDING FLOOD PLAIN PERMIT HEARING DATE SET. Councilman Richards was seconded by Councilman Shaw, setting June 21, 1976, for hearing date for a Flood Plain Permit for Arden Park Shelter Building. Motion of Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg .Nays: None Motion carried. . TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES of June 2, 1976, were presented. Councilman Courtney's motion was seconded by Councilman Richards approving the continuation of the Lynmar Lane-Mavelle Drive traffic diverter on a temporary basis for an additional ninety days and accepting the remainder of the minutes with the under- standing that Mr. Frank Dean be sent a copy of the minutes, and further, with the understanding that residents be aware that their comments on Dewey Hill Road traffic czn still be heard at a later date. Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. STORM SEWER IMPROVMENT NO. ST.S-150 EASEMENTS DISCUSSED; PROJECT TO BE REDUCED. Mr. Dunn advised Council that, in response to his requests for easements for construction of Storm Sewer Improvement No. ST.S-150, property owners at 6113 and 6153 Arctic Way agreed to grant easements, property owners of 6115 and 6149 Arctic Way did not respond, and the property owner at 6151 Arctic Way said that he would not grant an easemezlt. Mr. Dunn recommended that the project be cut back so that it would only solve the problem for 6153 Arctic Way (the original petitioner). explained that cost of the reduced project had been recalculated at $1,793.00, some portion of which would still be assessed against 6153 as an extraordinary benefit and that the maximum assessment for the remainder of the drainage district would probably not exceed $200 for any one lot. project would not solve the drainage problems of any of the other lots, but that owners of these lots did not feel that they had any problems. that the lot of the new house in the district has been regraded so that water will flow into the inlet in the 10w,~spot. the reduction of the project, with the understanding that it will still be assessed against the entire drainage district at a lower rate of assessment,was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. , He He clarified that this reduced Mr. Dunn also added Councilman Courtney's motion approving Ayes: Courtney, Eichards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Mot ion adopted . IRVING RYNCHEK SUIT NOTED. against the City which arises out of the accident of December 7, 1972, in which a boiler exploded at Braemar Arena. and to the insurance company. Council was advised of a suit which has been brought The matter has been referred to the Attorney 1-. .. 3-62! I 6/7/76 HEARING DATES SET FOR AFPEALS OF BOARD OF APPEALS DECISIONS. Councilman Courtney's motion was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt setting June 21, 1976, for hearing date for the appeal of Mr. and lirs. Richard Smith from a Board of Appeals and Adjustments decision 011 a lot coverage variance at 4519 Bruce Avenue, and setting July 19, 1976, for hearing date for the appeal of Fountainwoods Apartments from a Board of Appeals and Adjustments decision denying the use of a single-family detached residential dwelling unit at' 6700 Vernon Avenue. Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None . Motion carried. FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING PLANNED USE REPORT HEARING SET. Statement of Revenue and Expenditures of Revenue Sharing Funds 'for the period . Mr. Hyde referred to.a ending June 30, 1976, and advised that a hearing must be held on the City's Planned Use Report. June 21, 1976, was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Ayes: Courthey, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. Councilman Courtney's motion setting public hearing for ENGINEERING PROPOSAL AUTEORIZED FOR CITY HALL GARAGE. Mr. Hyde called Council's attention to a letter from Carl Walker & Associates, Inc., which proposed to pro- vide the following services for a maximum cost of $3,500: 1) Prepare schematic design drawings for a facility which will hold approximately 60 to 70 vehicles, including police cars, vans and pick up trucks; 2) Evaluate the feasibility of parking on top of this facility; space construction above this facility; entrance on the South side of the City Hall for night use; 5) Develop a cost estimate for a specified building size, location and elevation, giving special concern to traffic flow, ease of parking and access to the roadway system and safety to all pedestrians. Councilman Richards questioned whether a covered facility is needed. He suggested that the City should explore the options of taking down the building and doing nothing, of taking down the building and constructiag an on-grade surface parking facility, or of considering the options proposed by the letter before authorizing the proposal under consideration. Vsn Valkenburg said that he believes that it would be wise to have the facility so that City vehicles would not have to be left outside and that It would be worthwhile to look into the possibility or' adding office space at some future time. Comcilman Courtney's motion accepting the proposal of Carl Walker h Associates with the understanding that there is no commitment to build, was seconded by Councilman Shaw. 3) Evaluate the possibility of future office 4) Consider the possibility of a public Mayor Ayes: Courtney, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays : Richards Motion carried. LIQEOR STORE MARKETING SURVEY CONTINUED TO JULY 12, 1976. Mr. Council's attention to the Liquor Store Marketing Survey which Hyde called had been author- ized by the Council. the survey to July 12, 1976, for further review was seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. Following discussion, Councilman Shaw's motion to continue Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. CITY REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTED FOR VETERAN'S PREFERENCE HEARING PANEL. As recom- mendedby lir. Hyde, Councilman Shaw's motion was seconded by Councilmaa Courtney appointing Mr. Peter Obermeyer as the City representative for a Veteran's Pre- ference Hearing Panel for a City employee who has been discharged. Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. PUBLIC SAFETY NANAGEEIENT CONSULTANT TO BE RETAINED. As recommended by Mayor Van Valkenburg and Mr. Hyde, Councilman Courtney's motion was seconded by Councilman Shaw, authorizing the retention of Cresap, 1.icCormick and Paget to conduct a comprehensive organization, operations and management analysis of the Edina Pol- ice, Fire and Building Inspection Departments for a maximum cost of $12,500. Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. - DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY, 'DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE AND OTHER PUBLIC SAFETY APPOINTMENTS ANNOLWCED. esh as Director of Public Safety, and of Police Chief Bert Merfeld as Director of Civil Defense. Chief Merfeld will also continue in his responsibilities with the Mr. Hyde referred to the appointment of Chief Robert Bur- 6/7/76 Crime Prevention Fund. Pending receipt of recommendations of the Public Safety Management! Consultant; Mr . Hyde announced othe? tentative Police Department appointments, No action was taken, WATEWLAIN IMPROVEMENT NO. WM-301 EASEMENT PURCHASE AUTHORIZED. Mr. Erickson advised Council that $1,000 is being asked for a waterniain easement which is . necessary for the construction of-WM-301. Mr. Dunn recalled that the cost of . this improvement is already exceptionally high, and suggested the possibility of paying a portion of the cost from Water Department funds unless some other method of cutting costs can be worked out. Councilwoman Schmidt's motion to pay $1,000 for the watermain easement was seconded by Councilman Shas. . Nays: None Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Motion adopted. BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE SET. As recommended by Mayor Van Valkenburg, Councilman Courtney's motion was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt setting continued meetings of the June 8 Board of Review Meeting to 7 p.m. on June 10, , June 14 and June 15. Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motio-n carried. SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY MEMBERSHIP COST ANNOUNCED. Mr. Dalen advised that the cost of membership in the Suburban Rate Authority bill be $.015 per capita. action was taken. CETA CONTINUED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 1976. Mr. Hyde advised Council that the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) has been extended from June 30, 1976, to September 30, 1976. Councilwoman Schmidt thereupon offered the follow- ing resolution and moved.its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be and are hereby authorized to enter into Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (Agreement No. 1038) with Hennepin County. Motion for adoption of the resolution vas seconded by Countilman Shaw. Rollcall .'. Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nayes: None Resolution adopted. No el 00 e. IlcI W' .- RESOLUTION ORDINANCE NO. 311-A8 ADOPTED; SECOND READING WAIVED. Recalling that Council had discussed Ordinance No. 311-A8 on May 17, 1976, but'that no action had been taken, Mr. West recommended waiver of second reading. Councilman Courtney tt.lereupon offered the following ordinance for First Reading, with waiver of Second Reading and moved its adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 311-A8 . AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 311 REGULATING AND REQUIRING THE LICENSING OF DOGS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: Section 1. follows : "Sec. 2. License Required. - Any person owning, harboring or keeping a dog in the City over ninety days old shall secure a license for such dog from the City Clerk. dog is neutered and the owner shows proof of neutering. hereunder, must have proof of current rabies vaccination." Section 2 of Ordinance No. 311 is hereby amended to read as The fee for such license shall be $10 for each dog, or $5 if the All dogs to be licensed Sec. 2. Section 3 or Ordinance No. 311 is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 3. Date of Payment. Each owner of a dog shall pay the license fee I1 imposed in Section 2 to the Clerk on or before the first day of January in each year, or upon acquiring ownership or possession of any unlicensed dog, or upon establishing residence in the City. necessity of paying such license fee to be printed in the official paper one time before the 15th day of December in each year." and publication. The Clerk shall cause a notice of the ' Sec. 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage Rollcall : Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valke Ordinance adopted. ' Nays:. None _. . ATTEST : . .. t, Shaw, Van Valkenbure; A,, Mayor/ by Mr. Byde, Councilman ''I 6.4 6/7/76 FIRE DEPARTMENT SALARY SCHEDULE ADOPTED. As recommended Courtney offered the Eollowing resolution and moved its adoption: , RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE SCHEDULE OF MAliIllUbf WAGE RATES FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL BE IT RESOLVED that the maximum wage rates for Fire Department personnel iior the year 1976 be established as follows: . . January, 1976 . April 1, 1976 1 st Year Bi-Weekly $ 383.00:k B i-Weekly $ 383.00* 1 Year of Service 504. OOfe 508.60k 2 Years of Service * 525.93fi 530.145; 3 Years of Service 562.73:k 567.233: 4 Years of Service 572.23* 576.81* Driver 587.66* 592.36Jc Inspector Base + 15.43* Base + 15.55* Paramedics Base + 15.433: Base + 15.55* * Members Of the Fire Department will receive an additional $30.00 per month (13.85 bi-weekly) for operation of the Fire Department ambulance, qualification for Red Cross First Aid Certificates, and taking such additional instruction in First Aid as may be required by the City. Notion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. -: Rollcall: Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Resolution adopted. FEDERAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUNDING CONTINUED TO JUNE 21, 1976. Mr. Luce advised Council that the Edina Heritage Preservation Board has requested that the City Council adopt a resolution supporting the restoration of Historic Preservation Funding and support for the resolution to the City's Representa- tives in the United States Congress. Following discussion, it Mas informally agreed to continue the matter to the next meeting for further study. CHARLES MARTINS REQUEST TO PLAY GOLF IN PARKS NOTED. Ridgeview Dr., referred to a petition containing 300 names requesting permission to play golf in public parks. aod that it is expensive to play at Braemar. certain parks could be designated at certain times to use for golf. formally agreed to submit the request to the Park Department. Charles Martins, 6525 He said that danger to others would be minimal The suggestion was made that It was in- LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA BKTNICIPALITIES LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS DISCUSSED. , Councilman Courtney called various Le?gue of Minnesota Municipalities posals to the attention of Council. their opinions on any particular issue before he goes to Duluth. Mayor Van Valkenburg called attention to Tax Increment Financing and expressed concern that it.might 6e dropped before Edina's projects are finished. also expressed that municipal bonds remain non-taxable. taken. legislative pro- He requested Council to advise him on Concern was No formal action was MELODY LAKE PUMPHOUSE FENCING CONTRACT APPROVED. Mr. Dunn advised Council that children are tearing off shingles at the Melody Lake Pumphouse, and recommended installation of a fenceat that locatPon to eliminate that problem. Ccuncilman . Courtney's motion vas seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried awarding contract to low bidder, Anchor Fence at $1,167. High bidder was' Crowley Fence at $1470. SWEEPER TRAILER PURCHASE AUTHOlRIZED. Mr. Dunn advised Council that the City does not have a trailer'to carry the Public 'Works sweeper. ' He presented bids for a used trailer at $1,125 from R. L. Vogel; and from Wanner Minnesota in the amount of $1,750. Councilman Courtney's motion awarding to R. L. Vogel was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Ayes: Courtney, Schmidt, Shaw; Van Valkenburg Nays: None Abstaining: Richards Notion carried. I LIQUOR REPORTS as of January 31, February 29 and March 31, 1974, were presented to Council, reviewed, and ordered placed on file by motion of Councilman Courtney, seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt and carried. PURCHASE OF BLEACHERSAUTHORIZED. Mr. Hyde called Council's attention to a' tabulation of.bids for Durchase of bleachers for Braemar Baseball Complex. Tabu- lation showed Miracle Equipment at $4,140.00, Stadiums Unlimited at $2,910.00 and Hamel & Associates, Inc., at $3450.60. tljxacle Equipment being the only 6/7/76 I L- 3' supplier of the five row elevated bleachers, Councilman Shawls motion contract to Miracle Equipment at $4,140.00 as recommended by the Park was seconded by Councilman Courtney. Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt , Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: Hone Mot ion carried. awarding Depart men t PURCHASE OF LIGHT FIXTURES FOR NO~~DALE AND HIGHLANDS PARKS AUTHORIZED. Mr. Hyde presented tabulation of bids received for the purchase of 24 light fixtures for Normandale and Highlands Parks, which fixtures are replacement fixtures for the hockey rinks. 'Northstar Lighting at $5,088.00, Councilman Richards for award to recommended low bidder, Westinghouse. Tabulation showed Nestinghouse low bidder at $3,203.28 and Councilman Courtney's motion was seconded by Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schadt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. MILL POND AQUATIC WEED CONTROL APPROVED ON COST SHARING BASIS. Council that the staff has recommended retaining Aquatic Weed Cutters, Inc., to cut and'remove aquatic vegetation from the Mill Pond area of Minnehaha Creek. Neighbors have raised approximately $900 toward the project which is estimated to cost approximately $2,500 and which is in the budget. Schmidt authorizing the project was seconded by Councilman Courtney. Mr. Hyde advised I Motion of Councilwoman TF 00. eJ p7 w W Ayes: Courtney, Richards , Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. HOSEK PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS TO CONTINUE. Councilwoman Schmidt's motion was seconded by Councilman Richards, authorizing Mr. Rosland to continue his negoti- ations with the Hoseks for acquisition of their property at 5600 Dewey Hill Road. Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. CANKER NORM INFESTATION TREATED. sprayed boulevard trees in the Country Club and Morningside areas because of a sudden infestation of canker worms. No action was taken. PARKING LOT IWROVkMENTS NOS. P-7 AND P-8 AUTHORIZED ON 100% PETITION. Mr. Luce reported that petitions for parking lots located behind the buildings on the North side of W. 49% Street had been received in his office on May 28 and June 1, 1976, signed by all owners of real property abutting on said parking lots, viz: Donald Sather, Wayne D. Schall (for Parking Lot P-8) and N. FJ. Lee and Floyd Hooten (for Parking Lot P-7). Said petitions also requested the Council to assess the entire cost of the improvements against the property of such owners. Councilman Courtney thereupon offered the following resolution and moved its adopt ion : Mr. Hyde advised Council that the City had I RESOLUTION ORDERING PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS NOS. P-7 AND P-8 UPON PETITION THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, as follows: 1. It is hereby found and determined that petitions have been filed requesting the Council to construct two parking lot improvements. Parking Lot 'Improvement No. P-7 is proposed to be located on the East 52 feet of the South 150 feet of the North 1/2 of Lot 36, except street, Auditor's Subdivision No. 172, Hennepin County, Minnesota; and the East 85 feet of the \?est 120 feet of the East 172 feet of the South 150 feet of the North 1/2 of Lot 36 except street, Auditor's Subdivision No. 172, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Parking Lot Improvement No. P-8 is proposed to be located on the South 177.5 feet of Lot 31, Auditor's Sub- divisioi3 No. 172, Hennepin County, Minnesota, except street; and the South 177.5 * feet of Lot 32 and that part of the North 1/2 of Lot 34 lying East of the West 14.75 feet thereof and South of Allata's 1st Addition, except street, Auditor's Subdivision No. 172, Hennepin County, Minnesota; and to assess the entire cost against the property of petitioners, and that said petitions have been signed by all owners of real property abutting on said property where said improvements are to be located. 2. The making of said improvements in accordance with said petitions is hereby ordered pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.031 (3), (Session Laws of 1961, Chapter 515, Section 2). Said improvements are hereby designated and the most Westerly improvement shall be referred to in all subsequent proceedings as PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENT NO. P-7 and the inost Easterly improvement shall be referred to in all subsequent proceedings as PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENT NO. P-8. The entire cost of said improvements is hereby ordered to he assessed against the owners of said properties where said improvements are to be located. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Shaw. 6/7/76 .. Rollcall : Ayes : Courtney , Richards, Schmidt , S haw , Van Valkenburg Nays: None Resolution adopted. MINNESOTA SAFETY COUNCIL AWARD OF HONOR PRESENTED TO CITY. Council's attention was called to the Minnesota Safety. Council Award which was presented to the City for exceptional accident prevention performance in traffic safety education enforcement and engineering. an Engineering Department to be so honored. PURCHASE OF CHEMICALS APPROVED. ' As recommended by Nr. Rosland,. Councilwoman Schmidt's motio6 was seconded by Councilman Courtney for purchase of 60 gallons of Pennamine-D weed killer and 10 gallons of Diquat from Barzen Chemicals of Ninneapolis for a total cost of $1,120.00, bid for which was taken through the Hennepin County bid system. It was pointed out that it is very unusual for Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. CLAIMS PAID. Notion of Counciwoman Schmidt was seconded by Councilman Courtney and darried for payment'of the following claims as per Pre-List: General Fund, $211,037.71; Park Fund, $7,078.50; Park Construction, $8,345.70; Swimming Pool, $126.23; Golf, $17,704.44; Arena, $7,037.97; Gun, $825.18; Water, $18,329.46; Sewer Fund, $2,131.12; Liquor Fund, $201,077.96; Construction $405.87; IBR Fund, $936.05; Total, $475,036.18. Ayes : Nays: None Motion carried. Courtney, Richards , S climidt , Shaw , Van Valkenburg The agenda having been covered, Councilman Shaw's motion for adjournment was seconded by Councilwoman' Schmidt and carried. Adjournment at 1O:OO p.m. 1