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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19761220_regular23 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL DECEMBER 20, 1976 Answering rollcall were members Courtney, Richards, Schmidt and Mayor Van Valken- burg. BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION THANKED UPON RECEIPT OF FINAL REPORT. Chairman of the Edina Bicentennial Commission presented his final report of the activities of the Bicentennial Commission. He introduced Mr. Ray O'Connell, Treasurer of the Commission who gave his final report which indicated a balance of $361.76, a check for which amount was presented to the Council. Mr. Bechtle also presented Mr. Kenneth Stakus, president of the Edina Junior Chamber of Com- merce, who referred to surveys sent out by his organization inquiring about the need for a special meeting place in the-City. appoint a steering committee to study this project further. Also introduced byit- Mr. Bechtle was.Mr. Foster Dunwiddie who showed the type of marker that would be used to identify places of historical significance such as Old Cahill School and the Grange Hall. sion that the marking of historic sites would be an on-going program sponsored by the Heritage Preservation Board and by the Edina Historical Society. Bechtle recognized members of the Bicentennial Commission who were in attendance and introduced Representatives Mary Porsythe and Ray Pleasant and Mr. Robert For- sythe whoo€f.ered congratulations. Mr. Bechtle'then turned over the records of the Commission,.along with a lovely eighty page leather scrapbook which records the entire Bicentennial project as celebrated in Edina. Councilman Courtney then expressed the thanks of the Council to the Commission. following resolution and moved its adoption: Mr. Raymond Bechtle, He recommended that the Council Mr. Dunwiddie expressed the hope of the Bicentennial Commis- Mr. He thereupon offered the RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION WHEREAS, since January 31, 1974, plans have been formulated for Edina to .bacDme a Bicentennial Community; and WHEREAS, between January 31, 1974 and December 20, 1976, the Commission has held' thirty meetings to plan the special Bicentennial events; and WHEREAS, over that period of time the Commission was served by members William E. Bitter, Kay Brown, Dorothy Conner, David Dietrich, Dorothy Dunn, Rosemary Gubrud, Bernice Kenkel, Eetsy Kuntz, Benjamin Lzrson, Adeline Lindboe;JoanLonsbury, Mary Ness, Ken Rosland, Donna Skagerberg, Leigh Lakefield, Lois Wilder, Mary Emma Wtllson, Ralph Campbell 111, Frank Cardarelle, Paul Carter, Carolyn Dencker, Bradley Hepp, Sandra Hirsh, Betty Paugh, Raty Sullivan, Secretary Lois Strupp ana" Treasurer Raymond O'Connell, along with Committee Chairman Raymond Bechtle; and WHEREAS, during the years of preparation, the Bicentennial Commission has partkipated in thirteen major activities which were completed during the Bicentennial years, the Bicentennial Ball which was held at Southdale Center being an event which was attended by thousands of Edina residents; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council does hereby express its most sincere appreciation SION for Tts outstanding efforts to bring pleasure to so many residents of the City of Edina as they commemorated the Bicentennial Anniversary of the American Revolution. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt and unanimously carried. and colomemdation to the EDINA BICENTENNIAL COMMIS- TITLE I OF HOUSING AND COMTILTNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM I_. PROJECT DETERMINATION HEARING DATE SET. .Affidavit of 'publication in the Edina Sun on December S, 15 and 22, 1976;were'presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Mr. Luce added that letters had been sent to members of all commissions who had in the past, or cc)uld, undertake community development type activities, as well as to civic groups and other known community interest groups and persons likely to be affected by project activities. It was clarified than a second hearing will be conducted on January 3, 1977. that the maximum feasibility priority was for low and moderate income people and areas, advising that funds cannot be used to carry out a program, but that it can support a program, such as purchase of audio visual equipment for the high rise last year. He pointed out that other regulations include real property acquisi- tion, relocation, environment procedures, EEO/Nondiscrimination and labor stand- ards. received only from the H.B.A. for the Morningside project and there have been inquiries from other departments. Both the Metropolitan Council and H.U.D. require.a housing assistance.plan Mr. Luce explained Mr. Luce explained that, to date, requests and suggestions have been The Engineering Department has suggested support - 12/20/76 -. 24 ! which is the second part of the Community Development Application. resently estimates that the City of Edina will receive $174,000.aiid for prelim- inary discussion purposes, Mr. Luce suggested the following allocation: .for the Morningside area, $100,000, 50th and France, $30,000, Park improvements, $20,000 and Housing $24,000 for a total of $174,000. For purposes of comparison, Mr. Luce presented a chart showing the Year I and Year I1 allocations as follows: Hennepin County 50th and France Senior Citizens Center Neighborhood Parks Lake Cornelia Housing Morningside Engineering His toric Mill Diseased Tree Program .Pear I $29,064 5 , 000 8,500 10,000 20,000 $72,564 Year I1 $ 51,000 2,355 23,000 20,000 45,000 4,845 5,005 $151 , 205 Total of the three years was given at $397,769. Housing Assistance Plan has not been submitted to the Council since the Netro- politan Council has not yet adopted the housing guidelines which were under dis- cussion last year at this time, written a letter suggesting that $125,000 of the funds could be used for the H.R.A. and listed the priorities as they would like them reviewed by the Council. The Edina Environmental Quality Commission has also requested that the available funds be used to acquire open space approved by the 1975 bond issue. No com- ments were heard from the audience or from the Council, whereupon Mr. Luce recalled that the final hearing would be conducted on January 3, 1977 and asked that December 29, 1976 be set as a deadline for additional requests €or funds. He advised Council that the app1ication”for funds must be submitted to Hennepin County by January 17, 1977. Councilman Courtney’s motion setting December 29, 1977, at 4:30 p.m. as a deadline for citizen requests was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. presented on January 3, 1977. Mr. Luce then advised that the Mr. Luce advised Council-that the H-.R.A; has Mayor Van Valkenburg clarified that additional requests could also be Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None I Motion carried. LOTS 9-&W 10, BLOCK I, CHEROKEE HILLS STOP3 SEIZER EASENEW VACATED. of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Affidsvits - __ Mr. Hyde advised that the easement over part of Lots 9 and 10, Block I, Cherokee ffills,is no longer-needed for storn: sewer purposes. Councilman Courtney offered the following resolution-and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, a resolution of the City Coukil adopted the 15th day of November, 1976, fixed a date €or public hearing on a proposed vacation of easement for storm sswer purposes; and UHEREAS, two weeks‘ published, posted and mailed notice of said hearing was given and the hearing was held on the 20th day of December, 1976, at which time all persons desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to be heard thereon; and LIHEREAS, the Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City and of the public that said easement vacation be made; and WHEREAS, the Council has considered the extent to which the vacation affects existing easements within the area of the vacation and the extent to which the vacation affects the authority of any person, corporation, or municipality owning or controlling electric or telephone poles and lines, gas and sewer lines, or water pipes, mains and hydrants on or under the area of the proposed vacation, to continue maintaining the same, or to enter upon such easement area or portion thereof vacated to maintain, repair, replace, remove, or otherwise attend thereto; NOT?, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Edina, Hennepin County, Minnesota, that the following described portion of storm sewer easement be and is hereby vacated effective as of this date, January 20, 1976: As recommeuded by Mr. Hyde,_- RESOLUTION That part of Lot 9 and that part of Lot 10, Block 1, Cherokee Hills lying Southerly of a line dram from the Southeast coener of said Lot 10, to a point in the Westerly Jine of said Lot 10,’distant 25 feet Northerly of the Southwest corner thereof lying within a 20 foot wide strip of land, the centerline of which is described as follows: the West line of said Lot 10, which point is-33 feet North of the South- west corner of sa5d Lot 10; thence Southeasterly to a point on the South line of said Lot 10, which point is 33 feet North of the Southwest corner of said Lot 10; thence Southeasterly to a point on the South line of said -, Beginning at a point on . 12/20/76 .. 25 Lot 10, which point is 70 feet West of the Southeast corner of said Lot 10; thence Southeasterly to a point on the East line of Lot 8, Block 1, Cherokee Hills, which point is 37 feet South of the Northeast corner of Lot 8. and that the Clerk is authorized and directed to cause a notice of completion of proceedings to be prepared, entered in the eransfer record of the County Auditor, and filed with the Register of Deeds, in accordiance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.851. Motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Rollcall : Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Resolution adopted. 50TH AND FRANCE COMMERCIAL SANITATION DISTRICT RESOLUTION EXPANDED. City Attorney Erickson advised that the 50th and France Commercial Sanitation District had again been placed on the agenda in order to expand and detail the resolution adopted December 6, 1976. ordinance than the previous resolution and explained that the proposed resolution was to eliminate a specific fee because this will be an on-going resolution and any fees that presently exist are for the present contract which has been let, based on bids. resolution and moved its adoption: He presented a new resolution which more closely followed the No comments being heard, Councilman Courtney offered the following RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A COMPIERCIAL SANITATION DISTRICT IN THE 50TH & FRANCE COMMERCIAL AREA PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 711 WHEREAS, the Edina City Planner has reviewed and reported to the City Council as to the generation and storage of commercial refuse in the 50th & France Com- mercial Area, and the cost and method of removal therefrom, all pursuant to Ordinance No. 711; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly called and held on December 6, 1976, by the City Council pursuant to Ordinance No. 711 for the purpose of establishing a commercial sanitation district (the "District") in the 50th & France Commercial Area; and WHEREAS, the City Council caused notice of that hearing to be duly published and mailed to owners, tenants, and occupants of premises within the proposed District; and VHEREAS, it has been demonstrated that there is a need for, md that it would be desirable to establish, such a District in the 50th & France Commercial Area; and WHEREAS, the City Council at the public hearing of December 6, 1976, did duly adopt, pursuant to Ordinance No. 711, a resolution establishing a commercial sanitation district in the 50th & France Commercial Area, but did not then fully specify certain matters relating to the operations of, and procedure to be fol- lowed in, the District; and WHEREAS, the public hearing was continued to December 20, 1976, so that the City Council, by this further resolution, could amend and expand upon and make more specific its said resolution of December 6, 1976. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, that they hereby find, determine and declare: 1. adopted December 6, 1976, was established in the 50th & France Commercial Area, the boundaries of which are as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot 3, Block 1, Replat of Lots 1, 2, 3 & 4, Lund Kruse Addition; thence Easterly along the South line of said plat to the Southeast corner thereof; thence Southerly to the Southwest corner of Lot 2, Block 1, V. H. Adams Addition; thence Easterly along the South line of said plat to the Southeast corner thereof; thence Northerly to the Southwest corner of Lot 3, Block 1, Allata's 1st Addition; thence Easterly along the South line of said plat and its Easterly extension to a point on the East line of Lot 31, Auditor's Subdivision No. 172, said point being 135 feet North of the South line of said Lot 31, except street; thence Northerly along the East line of said Lot 31, Auditor's Subdivision No. 172, a distance of 15 feet; thence Easterly parallel with and 122.5 feet South of the North line of Lot 20, Auditor's Subdivision No. 172 and its easterly extension to the East line of Section 18, Township 28, Range 24; thence South along the East line of said Section 18 to its inter- section with the centerline of W. 51st Street; thence Westerly and North- westerly along the centerline of W. 51st Street and of the centerline of Halifax Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of the East-West alley in Block 1, Stevens' 1st Addition; thence Westerly along the center- line of said East-West alley to its intersection with the Southerly extension of the West line of the East 20 feet of said Lot 2, Block 1, Stev- That a commercial sanitation district, by the resolution of this Council 12/20/76 ens' 1st Addition; thence North along the West line of the East 20 feet of said Lot 2 and its Northerly extciision to the centerline of Vest 50th Street, thence Westerly along the centerline of West 50th Street to the Southerly extension of the \?est line of Lund Kruse Addition; thence Northerly to the point of beginning. 2. That the waste containers to be used in the District shall be covered dump- sters with a-capacity of 1 to 2 cubic yards each (or such other size as may be agreed upon by the City and the haulers), to be supplied by the haulers who enter into contracts with the City in sufficient number to handle all commercial refuse generated in the District. 3. shall be in locations designated on the attached sheet and may be added to or changed as determined necessary from time to time by the City Planner. 4. That the frequency of pickups shall be as set out on the attached sheet; that pickups shall be made before 7 A.M. and after 9 P.M, of any day, and at other times of the day only upon prior permission of the City Manager. 5. That the method of collection shall be by contract between the City and one or more haulers. 6. That the charges for refuse collection in the District shall be based upon the cubic yards of commercial refuse generated with a minimum charge for specific periods, the exact charges to be established from time to time in reasonable amounts by the City Manager, based further upon costs incurred by the City in collecting refuse and administering any contracts therefor, subject to review by the City Council, 7. That the effective date of the District shall be December 6, 1976, the date of adoption of the resolution establishing the District as her.eby amended and that - said resolution shall not be published. 8. That the resolution of December 6, 1976, as hereby amended, expanded and made more specific, shall be and remain in force and effect as the resolution of the City Council. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Rollcall : Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Resolution adopted. I That the refuse storage facilities . , LEE W. BEMIS REQUEST FOR PAYMENT OF ROTO-ROOTER INVOICE DENIED. attention was called to a letter from Nrs. Lee W. Bemis, 6444 Wilryan Ave., ._. requesting that the City pay a Roto-Rooter bill of $54.95 for cleaning 60 feet of sewer Line necessitated by roots from a boulevard tree. last sxzaiier, she had been advised against removal of the trees on their boulevard by Edina's tree specialist, and felt, therefore, that the City should pay the cost of removing the roots from the sewer line. of the bill, inasmuch as it was his understanding that Roto-Rooter furnishes a 3 to 5 year guarantee for their services. the request of Mrs. Bemis for payment of the Roto-Rooter bill was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Councilts Mrs. Bemis said that Mr. Hyde recommended against payment Councilman Courtney's motion denying Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. The City Manager will advise Mrs. Bemis of the eouneil!.s action, REGOTTO'S PIZZA GRANTED ON-SALE BEER LICENSE. Council's attention was called to an application for an On-sale Beer License for Regotto's Pizza, 4502% Valley View Road. Mr. Roy Larson, President of Adolph G. Larson & Sons, Inc., owner of Regotto's, advised that approximately 50% of his customers ask for beer. he operates an orderly business and that he has heard no objections from neighbors. Councilmen Courtney and Richards suggested that neighbors should be advised before an On-sale Beer License is issued adjacent to a residential neighborhood. Councilwoman Schmidt's motion was seconded by Councilman Courtney approving the license until April 1, 1977. He explained that I Ayes: Courtney, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: Richards Motion carried. Mrs. Jill Ragatz, 5709 Ayrshire Blvd., objected that Regotto's could become a hangout for young people who attend the Colony at Colonial Church. Schmidt then moved that Councilman Richard's suggestion be followed and that written notice be sent to all residents within 500 feet wIien an application for an On-sale Beer License is requested adjacent to a residential district. seconded by Councilman Courtney. Councilwoman Motion was Ayes: Courtney,.Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. x $1 x 1% I r: x - x. - - x x x x x' x x x '. u x x w x x x x x x - - a h N rl - - a h 4 I rl x x - '. . aa hh Nrl It -4 x x a ha 3N h I1 rlrl a 2Y h rl 'El h N rl a h N U - M a rl d .a Pa 0 YI m .rl a w - \D a h r( I rl - 0 d U U m d rl 2. UJ a h N rl rl rl m m U - co N - TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES of December 14, 1976, were presented to Council. Mrs. David Bittner, Co-Chairman of the Cahill PTA Safety CommiLtee, questioned action talcen by the Traffic Safety Committee in which it recommended 1) Installa- tion of NO PARKING P-NY TIME restriction on the South side of W. 70th St. from Tracy Ave. to Cahill Road: 2) Holding a public hearing for sidewalk installa- tion on the North side of W. 70th Street from Cahill Road to Antrim Road and the East side of Antrim Road from W. 70th Street to Valley View Road; and 3) That a flashing light device be attached to the crosswalk signs that is activated dur- ing the school patrolled crossing hours. Mr. Glenn Smith, a member of the School Board, suggested that permanent signing should be considered, but suggested that the problem should be studied for a while. Mr. Hoffman advised that the action proposed by the Traffic Safety Committee had been patterned after the action taken at Cornelia School and that the Police can cover the parking signs during special events. be referred back to the Traffic Safety Committee for its reconsideration. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt, with the understanding that Mrs. Bittner be apprised of the time the Traffic Safety Committee Meeting will be held. Following discussion, Councilman Courtney moved that the matter Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. Councilman Courtney's motion apprpving the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee that NO PARKING' ANY TIME restriction for both sides of the Braemar Pavilion roadway and the new East Frontage Road of County Road 18 from Valley View Road to the Braemar Arena parking lot and accepting Sections B and C was then seconded by Councilman Richards. Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. Councilman Richards requested that hereafter, a copy of the Traffic Safety Com- mittee Minutes be sent to interested parties, with a notice of the date that a certain-matter w'ill come before the council. No formal action was taken. PUBLIC,SAFETY MANAGEMXNT STUDY REVIEWED. dates for upcoming Police Department promotions using Personnel Decisions, Inc. Councilman Courtney objected that he did not consider the tests used by Person- nel Decisions, Inc., fzir and suggested thzt the testing codd be done by an '*in house" group. He added that he would vote ''naytT because of the cost of the pro- grainbut that he hoped that Council would override his objections. a question of Councilman Richards, Mr. Hyde pointed out that he would still have the authority to make an appointment. Following discussion, Councilman Richards moved that the Manager proceed with the tests, provided that no tests be given or action taken until Mr. Hyde receives the comments of former Chief Bennett in his capacity as consultant for the City. man Shaw had indicated his approval of the program. Councilwoman Schmidt. Council reviewed a plan to test candi- In response to Councilman Courtney added that Council- Motion was seconded by Ayes: Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: Courtney Motion carried. HEALTH SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CITY OF BLOOMINGTON CONTINUED TO DECEHBER 29, 1976. Mr. Melena advised Council that the City would be paying approximately $75,000 for its Health Services Contract with the City of Bloomington, based on the 1975 population estimate, with the City administering the program. Mr. Melena that the Contract itself has yet to be finalized, Councilman Courtney's motion continuing the matter to January 29, 1977, was seconded by Councilman Richards. Being advised by Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. MINNESOTA HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT GAP IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AGREEMENT CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 29. 1976. as recommended bv Mr. Dunn. by motion of Councrilman Courtney, -* seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None. Motion carried. YEAR-END MEETING DATE SET FOR DECEMBER 29, 1976, at 4:30 P.M., as recommended by Mr. Dalen by motion of Councilman Richards, seconded by Councilman Courtney, . Ayes: Courtney, Richards , Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. .. 12/20/76 /' 28 . -\ EDINA WEST CONDOMINIUM EASEMENT RELEASE APPROVED. Manager and the City Attorney, Councilman Richards offered the following resolur As recommended by the City - tion and moved its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Manager are hereby authorized ho execute and deliver a partial release of the easement dated January 9, 1974, from Edina West Company to the City of Edina and filed on February 13, 1974, as document No, 099023, in the files of the Registrar of Titles, Hennepin County, Ninnesota, which partial release shall cover and relate to the following described property: RESOLUTION That part of Lot 1, Block 1, Edina Westland described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Lot 1; thence South 00 degrees 11 minutes 26 seconds East, 54.46 feet along the East. line thereof to the southerly line of said easement; seconds West, 112.07 feet along said Southerly line to the Point of Begin- ning; thence South 77 degrees 35 minutes 53 seconds West, 10.79 feet continuing along said Southerly line; thence North 01 degrees 09 minutes 27 seconds East, 2.53 feet; thence South 88 degrees 50 minutes 33 seconds East, 10.49 feet to the Point of Beginning. I thence South 77 degrees, 35 minutes, 55 ~ 3 Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt, Rollcall : Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Resolution adopted. EDINA HEALTH BOARD APPOINTMENTS CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 29, 1976. was taken. No formal action HEARING DATES SET FOR NUMEROUS IMPROVEMENTS. man Richards offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: As recommended by Mr. Dunn, Council? RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON The City Engineer, having submitted to the Council a preliminary report as to CITY PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 1. the feasibility of the proposed improvements described in the form of Notice of Hearing set forth below, and as to the estimated cost of such improvements, said report is hereby approved and directed to be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. This Council shall meet on Monday, January 17, 1977, at 7:OO p.m. in the Edina City Hall, to consider in public hearing the views of all persons inter- ested in said improvements. 3. The Clerk is hereby. authorized and directed to cause notice of the time, place and purpose of said meeting to be published in the official newspaper once a week for two successive weeks, the second of which publication is to be not less than three days from the date of said meeting, and to mail notice to all affected properties in substantially the followbg formt I (Official Publfcation) CITY OF EDINA FXNNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTS NOS. P-TJM-3 10 , P-IJM-3 11, P-WM-3 14. P4TJM-3 15 P-WM-316, P-FJM-317, P-TJM-318, P-WM-319, P-WM-320, P-WM-321, P-1@1-322 P-WM-323, P-T;lM-324 , P-WM-325, PrTm-326, P4d31~327, P-iJM-328 SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS NOS. P-SS-334, P-SS-335, P-SS-338, P-SS-339 P-ss-340, P-ss-341, P-ss-342, P-ss-343 GRADING AND GRAVELING IKI?ROVEMENTS NO. S P-C-122, P-C-124 PERMANENT STREET SURFACING WITH CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENTS NOS. P-BA-222, P-BA-224, P-BA-226 IEPROVEMENT NO. P-BA-223 CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER TJITH BITUMINOUS OVERLAY I EDINA CITY COUNCIL will meet at the Edina City Hall, on Monday, January 17, 1977, at 7:OO p.m., to consider the following proposed improvements to be constructed under the authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429. cost of said improvements are estimated by the City as set forth below: 1. WATERMAIN ESTIMATED COST The approximate A. IMPROVEMENT NO. P-WM-310 $ 8,918.84 Braemar's Homestead/Wright Addition- Moccasin Valley Road from South line of Moccasin Valley Addition Southerly to cul-de-sac B. IMPROVEMENT NO. P-WM-311 Dahlauist Addition Redat $ 12,406.24 c. IMFR~VEMENT NO. p-m-314 $ 5,392.86 Millpond Place from Westbrook Lane to Railroad right- of -way Scriver Road from Blake Road to cul-de-sacs D. IMPROVEMENT NO. P-TJM-315 $ 6,131.89 12/20/76 IEPROVEXENT NO. P-WMr3 16 .29 $ 42,400.85 E. F. G. I H. P- a I. a leb J. K. L. Blake Road from Interlachen Blvd. to Interlachen l31vd; Interlachen Elvd. from Waterman Ave. to the East line of Section 6, Township 117, Range 21 IMPROVEMENT NO. P-WM73 17 $119,494.96 W. Fuller St. from France Ave. to Beard Ave. Beard Ave. from W. Puller St. to W. 55th St. W. 55th St. from Beard Ave. to Prance Ave. IMPROVEMENT NO, P-WM--3 18 $248,815.16 Goya Lane from Co. Rd. 158 to 50' 3. North of cul-de-sac! Easement line from 50' I- North of Eoya Lane to Doncaster Way; Doncaster Way fromfrontage Road Co. Rd. 158 to Croyden Lane; Frontage Rd. Co. Rd. 158 from Merritt Circle to Doncaster Way; Merrit Circle from Frontage Rd. Co. Rd. 158 to Doncaster Way; Ayrshire Blvd. from Doncaster Way to Glengarry Pkwy.; Glengarry Pkwy. from'Co. Rd. 158 to Northwood Drive; Northwood Drive from Glengarry Pkwy. to Chantrey Rd.; Northwood Drive from Mirror Lakes Drive to Dundee Road; Dundee Road from Ayrshire Blvd. to Northwood Road; Ayrshire Blvd. from Mirror Lakes Drive to Dundee Rd. j South Drive from Mirror Lakes Drive to Dundee Rd.; Hidden Lane from Mirror Lakes Drive to Dundee Rd. IMPROVEMENT NO. P-WM-319 $ 53,645.00 Oxford Ave. from Interlachen Blvd. to Hollywood Rd.; Holly- ood Road from Oxford Ave. to Rutledge Ave. IMPROVEMENT NO, P-WM-320 $268,238.94 Merilane from Interlachen Blvd. North to cul-de-sac; Rolling Green Pkwy, from Interlachen Blvd. North to Anna- way Drive; Bywood West from Interlachen Blvd. North to Annaway Drive; Annaway Drive from Merilane West and North to cul-de-sac; Crescent Terrace from Bywood West to Roll- ing Green Parkway; Mait Lane from Annaway Drive to Merilane; Interlachen Blvd. from the West right-of-way line of Mirror Lakes Drive extended West to 650' West of Bywood West; from Merilane cul-de-sac, thence Northerly along the East line of Lot 12, Block 1, Gunnar Johnson's Second Rearrangement of Rolling Green to a point 10' South of the Northeast corner of said lot on said line, thence Easterly 10' South of and parallel to the North line of Block 1, Walling's Addn. First Replat, to the East line of said Block, thence Easterly 85' to a point which is 5T North of the North line of Lot 1, Block 1, Hilldale LaLone Addn., thence Easterly 5' North and parallel to said Lot 1.to the West right-of-way line of Circle West, thence to Circle West cul-de-sac; from Mait Lane North parallel and 5' West of the West-of Lot 7, Block l,.Gunnar Johnson's 2nd Rearrangement of Rolling Green, to the West line of Lot 4, Block 1, Gunnar JohnsonIs 2nd Rearrangement of Rolling Green, thence Northwesterly along said West line to' Annaway Drive IMPROVEMENT NO. P-WM-321 $ 50,023.50 Minnehaha Blvd. from W. 52nd St. to W. 54th St.; W. 54th St. from Minnehaha Blvd. to Halifax Ave. IMPROVEMENT NO. P-WM-322 $263,819.46 . Westwood Court from Schaefer Road to Schaefer Road; Schaefer Road from the North line of Parkwood Knolls Addn. to Idyl- wood Lane; Schaefer Road from View Lane to Go. Rd. 158; Parkwood Road from Blake Road to Knoll Drive; Idylwood Lane from Blake Road to Schaefer Road; boll Drive from Blake Road to Schaefer Road; South Knoll Drive from Blake Road to Knoll Drive; Akers Lane from Parkwood Road to North line of Parkwood Knolls Addn.; Schaefer Circle from Schaefer Road to Service Lot 7. Block 1, Parkwood Knolls, 8th Addn. IMPROVEMENT NO. P-WM-323 $292,338.87 Hillside Road from Valley View Road to Tracy Ave.; Crescent Drive from Hillside Road- to Westridge Blvd. ; Crest Lane from Westridge Blvd. to cul-de-sac; Westridge Blvd. from Valley View Road to Ridgeway Road; Crescent Drive from Westridge Blvd. to Countryside Road; Hunter Street from Westridge Blvd. to Crescent Drive; Highland Road from Westridge Blvd. to Crescent Drive; Arbour Lane from Tracy Ave. to Arbour Ave. 12 f 20/76 .. M. IMPROVEmNT KQ. P-WM-324 Doran Drive from Valley View Road to cul-de-sac. N. IMPROVEMENT No. P-hi-325 Ryan Ave. from W. 62nd St. to Crosstown Service Drive; Crosstown Service Drive from Ryan Ave. to Parnell Ave. at W. 63rd St. Easement line from W. 44th St. North thru Lots 1-7, Aud Sub 176. 0. IMPROVEmNT W. P-WM-326 P. IMPROVEMENT hY. P-WM-327 Woodland Road from Woodland Road north to cul- de-sac . Summit Ave. from Interlachen Blvd. to the North line of Lot 4, Block 4, Grandview Heights Addition. Q. IMPROVEMENT hV . P-TJM-328 2. SANITARY SEWER A. INPROVEFENT hQ. I?-SS-334 Braemar ' s Homestead/IW.ght Addition Moccasin Valley Road from South line of Moccasin Valley Addition Southerly to cul-de-sac B. IMPROVEBENT KO. P-SS-335 . Dahlquist Addition Replat C. TMPXOVEMENT hY). P-SS-338 Parkwood Road from Schaefer Road to Akers Lane; Akers Lane from Parkwood Road North- erly 230'2 D. IEfP~OWKEr\7T hY). P-SS-339 E. IMI'ROVEEEhT h9. P-SS-340 Summit Ave. from Interlachen to Co. Rd. 158 Sunnyside Road from Towne Road to West 240'1- F. IMPR~VEMENT EO. P-ss-341 Easement line from Parnell AVe. to mid block between Parnell Ave. and Ryan Ave.; between. W. 52~6 St, and I?. 53rd St. Brookside Terrace from bfotor Street to W. 44th Street; Easemen:: line from W. 44th Street north to Lot l., Aud Sub 176. Zenith Ave. from 210'2 north of centerline of W, 62nd St. to W. 62nd St; W. 62nd St. from Zenith Ave. to Abbott Ave.; Abbott AVe. from I?. 62nd Street to 240'f north. G. IMPR9VEFEE;iT R3. P-SS-3-42 H. II4l'ROWFENT KO. P-SS-343 3. GRADING AND GRAVELING A. 13PROVEMENT NO. P-C-122 , - Braemar's Homestead/'Jright Addition Moccasin Valley Road from South line of $ 3,246.40 $ 17,042.26 $ - 9,619.29 !$ 34,455.71 $ 5,956.18 .. , . -. $ 9,352.76 Moccasin Valley Addition southerly to cul-de-sac B. IMPROVEMENT KO. P-C-124 Amundson Ave., Cahill Road to Dewey Hill Road $ 15,262.64 $ 20,877.82 $ 10,586.78 $ 6,820.46 $ 13,510.96 $ 24,236.54 $ 30,120.75 $ 10,945.27 $295,137.62 4. FERMAhlNT STREET SURFACIKG WITH CONCRETE CURB AXD GUTTER A. IMPROVE?fENT X3. P-BA-222 Florence Lane from Ikweykill Road south to cul-de-sac Moccasin Valley Road from south line of Moccasin Valley Addition southerly to cul-de-sac. B, LMPROVEXENT KO. P-BA-224 C. IEIPROVEf.IENT NO. P-BA-226 . Amundson Ave. , Cahill Road to Dewey IIill Road 5. CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER WITH BITUMINOUS OVERLAY A. IMPROVEXENT NO, P-BA-223 Beard Ave. from W, 59th to W. 60th Street $ 16,453.33 1 $ 8,241.56 $220,548.99 $ 19,620.56 The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Watermain (Improvement No. P-!?M-310) under 1-A above, the proposed Sanitary Sewer (Improvement No. P-SS-334) under 2-A above, the proposed Grading and Cra- veling (Improvement No. P-C-122) under 3-A above and the proposed Perma- nent Street Surfacing with Concrete Curb and Gutter (Improvement No. Pr - ... 12/20/76 m m BA-224) under 4-13 above includes Lots 1 and 3, Block 1, Charles Sr Ilene Wright Addition; Lot 1, Block 1, Braemar'Hill-a-Way Addition; and Lots 1 through 5, inclusive, Braemnr's Homestead Addition. The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Watermain (Improvement No. P-TJM-311) under 1-B above includes Lots 1 through 4, inclusive, Block 1, Dahlquist Addition Replat. The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Watermain (Improvement No. P-mi-314) under 1-C above includes Lots 7 and 8, Block 2, and the west % of Lot 3 and Lots 4,5 and 6, Block 3, Tingdale Bros. Brookside Addition. The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed TJatermain (Improvement No. P-krM-315) under 1-D above includes Lots 1 through 5, inclusive, Block 1, and Lots 1,2 and 3, Block 2, Hyland Acres Addition, The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Watermain (Improvement No. P-WM-316) under 1-E above includes Lot 1, Block 1, Conn Heights Addition; Lots 4,5 and 6, Block 1, Mirror Lake View; Lots 29 and 32, Aud. Sub. 325; and Parcels 4800 and 5200, Sec. 30, T 117, R.21. The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Watermain (Improvement No. P-IJM-317) under 1-F above includes Lots 9 through 16, inclusive, Block 1, Lots 8 through 13, inclusive, Block 2, and Lots 12, 13 and 14, Block 3, Ivandale Park near Lake Harriet; Lots 1 through 13, inclusive, West Fuller Street Addition to Minneapolis; Lots 1 through 5, inclusive, Block 1, Lots 1 through 5, inclusive, Block 2, Lots 1 through 5, inclusive, Block 3, Lots 1 through 5, inclusive, Block 4, Lots 1 through 4, inclusive, Block 5, Lots 1 through 5, inclusive, Block 6, Lots 1 through 5, inclusive Block 7, Lots'l through 4, inclusive, Block 8, Woodbury Park near Lake Harriet; Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1, Lorraine Court; Parcels 1400, 1600, 1800, 2000, and 2200, See. 20, T 28, R 24. The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Watermain (Improvement No. P-IJM-318) under 1-G above includes Lots 1 through 8, inclusive, Danijohn's Addition; Lots 1 through 12, inclusive, Block 1, Lots 1 through 11, inclusive, Elock 2, Lots 1 through 10, inclusive, Block 3, Victorsen's Addition to Edina Highlands; Lots 2 through 5, inclusive, Block 2, Rosendahl's 2nd Addition to Edina Highlands; Lots 1 through 4, inclusive, Block 1, John E. Anderson's 2nd Addition to Edina Highlands; Lots 1 through 9, inclusive, Block 1 and Lots 4 through 13, Block 2, John E. Andersen's Addition to Edina Highlands;. Lots 1 through 11, inclusive, and Lots 36 and 37, Rosendahl's Edina Highlands; Lots 10 through 15, inclusive, Block 2, Lots 1 through 9, inclusive and Lots 11 and 12, Block 3, Lots 1. through 9, inclusive, Block 4; Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 7, and Lots 1 through 7, inclusive, Block 8, Kirror Lakes in Edina; and Lot 1, Block 3, Mirror Lakes Meadow-Wood Addition to Edina Highlands. The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Watermain (Improvement No. P-TJM-319) under 1-H above includes Lots 1 through 6, Block 1, Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 2, Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Lots 1 through 7, inclusive, and parts of Lots 8 and 9, Block 4, and Lots 1 through 4, inclusive, and parts of Lots 5 and 6,'Beverly Hills; Lot 1, Block 1, Beverly Hills 2nd Addition; and Lots 1 through 9, inclusive, Limback Addition . The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Watermain (Improvement No. P-IJM-320) under 1-1 above includes Lots 5, part of Lot 6, part of Lot 7, Parcel 3.000 (Part of Lot 8), Parcel 1101 (Part of Lot 8), Parcel 1400 (Part of Lot 9), Lots 10 through 1'6, inclusive, Lots 18 through 29, inclusive, Lots 31 through 36, inclusive, and Lot 41, Rolling Green; Lot 1, Block 1, Rolling Green, Bush Replat; Lots 46 through 54, inclusive, and Lots 59, 59A, 60 and 60A, Rolling Green, Section "Wo; Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Replat of Lot 30, Rolling Green; Lot 1, Block 1, Replat of Part of Lot 31, Rolling Green; Lots 1 through 5, inclusive, Block 1, Gunnar Johnson's Rearrangement, Rolling Green; Lots 1 through 12, inclu- sive, Block 1, Gunnar Johnson's Second Rearrangement, Rolling Green;.Lots 1,2 and 3, Block 1, Walling's Addition, First Replat; Lots 1 and 2, 3, 6, 7 and 8, Block 1, Carlsen's Park; Lot 1, Block 1, Replat of Part of Lot 6, Rolling Green; and Lots 1 through 6, inclusive, Block 1, Gilwood Acidition. The area proposed to be assefised for the cost of the proposed Watermain (Improvement No. P-IJM-321) under 1-J above includes Lots 22 through 42, inclu.sive, Block 2, South Harriet Park 2nd Addition. The area propbsed to be assessed fur the'cost of the proposed Watermain (Improvement No. P-WM-322) under 1-K nbove includes Lots 1 through 8, inclusive, Block 1, and Lots 1 through 4, inclusive, Block 2, Westwood Court; Lot 1, Elock 1, Lots 1 and 2, Block 2 and Lots 1, 2, 8 and 9, Block 4, Parlcwood Knolls; Lots 1 through 8, inclusive, Block 1 and Lots 1 through 8, inclus€ve, Block 2, Parkmod Knolls 3rd Addition; Lots 1 throu . Lot 1, Block 3, Yund's Addition to Edina Highlands; Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, 12/20/76 12, inclusive, -Block 1, Lots 1 through '5, inclusive, Block 2, and Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Parkwood Knolls 5th Addition; Lots 1 through 9, inclusive, Block 1, Parkwood Knolls 6th Addition; Lots 1 through 9, inclusive, Block 1, Lots 1 through 9, inclusive, Block 2, Parkwood Knolls 7th Addition; Lots 1 through 7, inclusive, Block 1, and Lots 1 through 7, inclusive, Block 2, Parkwood Knolls 8th Addition; and Tract A, R.L.S. 345. The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Watermain (Improvement No. P-WM-323) under 1-L above includes Lots 8 through 11, inch- sive, Block 1, Lots I, 2, 3, 7 and 8, Block 2, Lot 8, Block 3, T,ot 1, Block 4, Lots 6 through 13, inclusive, Block 6, Lots 4 through 12, inclusive, Block 7, Lots 5 through 13, inclusive, Block 8, and Lots 1 through 12, inclusive, Block 9, Countryside Addition; Lots 2 through 7, inclusive, Block 1, Lots 1 through 5, inclusive, Block 2, Lots 2 through 20, inclusive, Block 3, Lots 1 through 4, inclusive, Block 4, and Lots 1 through 9, inclusive, Block 5, Valley View Heights. The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Watermain (Improvement No. P-IJM-324) under 1-M above includes Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Bach's Addition. The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed I.!atermain (Improvement 80. P-1.M-325) under 1-N above and the cost of the proposed Sanitary Sewer (Improvement No, P-SS-341) under 2-F above includes Lots 1 through 4, inclusive, Block 3, Normandale Addition. The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Watermain (Improvement No. P-IJM-326) under 1-0 above includes Lots 1 through 6, inclu- sive, Aud. Sub. 176. The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Watermain (Improvement No. P-IJM-327) under 1-P above includes Lots 6,8,9,10 and 11, Colonial Grove Addition. The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Watermain (Improvement No. P-Ifif-328) under 1-Q above includes Lots 2, 3 and 4, Block 4, Grandview Heights . The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Sanitary Sewer (Improvement No. P-SS-335) under 2-B above includes Lots 1, 2 and 3, Dah1 qui s t Addition Repla t . The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Sanitary Sezer Ci=prov2mnt No. P-SS-338) under 2-C above includes Lot I, Block 1, Lots I and 2, Block 2, and Lot 2, Block 4, Parkwood Knolls. The 8rea proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Sanitary Sewer {Jmprovement No. P-SS-339) under 2-D above includes Lots 2, 3, 4 and . 5, Block 4, Grandview Heights. The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Sanitary Sewer (Improvement No. P-SS-340) under 2-E above includes Lot 2, White Oaks - 3rd, and Lots 14 and 15, Aud. Sub. 31.9. The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Sanitary Seser (Improvement No. P-SS-342) under 2-G above includes Lots 1 through 7, inclusive, Aud Sub. 176. The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Sanitary Sewer (Improvement No. P-SS-343) under 2-H above includes Lots 15, 16, and 17, Block 3, Lot 16, Block 4, and part of Outlot 1, Town Realty's Edina Terrace; Parcel 6600, Sec 20, T 28, R 24; and Lot 1, Block 1, Anderson's Edina Terrace The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Grading and Graveling (Improvement No. P-C-124) under 3-B above and the proposed Perma- nent Street Surfacing with Concrete Curb and Gutter (Improvement No. P-BA- 224) under 4-C above includes Lots 1 and 2, Block I, and Lot I, Block 2, proposed Pindell 2nd Addition; Lot 1, Block 1, and Outlot A, Braemar Oaks; Parcels 250 and 260, Sec 8, 'I! 116, R 21. The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Permanent Street Surfacing with Concrete Curb and Gutter (Improvement No. P-BA-222). under 4-A above includes Lots 1 through 1-4, inclusive, Block 1, Buchanan Addition. The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Concrete Curb and Gutter with Bituminous Overlay (Improvement No. P-BA-223) under 5-A above iocludes Lots 14 through 23, inclusive, Block 5, Harriet Manor 2nd and Lots 6 through 9, inclusive, Aud. Sub. 312. -! Florence B. Hallberg City Clerk Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Courtney. Rollcall: Ayes: Cqurtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Resolution adopted, 12/20/76 1976 POLICE PATROTAMEN AND DETECTIVES SALARIES ESTABLISHED. Mr. Hyde recalled that the City has not yet implemented the 1976 salaries for patrolmen and detect- ives, but that Mr. Cy Smythe has recommended that back pay should be given thru 1976 in accordance with the arbitration award. offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED that the maximum wage rates for Police Patrolmen and Detectives for the year 1976 be established as follows: Councilman Courtney thereupon Proposed 1975 1976 Bi-Weekly Bi-Weekly (Annual) 1st Year 387.69 387.69 10,080 1 Year Service 488.96 527.91 13 , 726 2 Years Service 516.07 557.21 14,487 3 Years Service 540.57 583.62 15 , 174 4 Years Service 567.70 612.92 15,936 Detectives ' 602.31 647.54 16 , 836 Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Rollcall : Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Resolution adopted. m m s\. FIRE DEPARTMENT BEDS TO BE BID. Council's attention was called to a memorandum from Director of Public Safety, Robert Buresh, recommending the purchase of sixteen new beds for the fire station inasmuch as the present beds have become e a very troublesome due to inadequate size, no box springs, and continual mechani- would serve the immediate needs, but inasmuch as the beds are located in highly visible rooms, Chief Buresh recommended that a furnishings and not purchase on a "part-at-a-time" schedule. Chief Buresh also pointed out that if the size of the Fire Department does not increase, the additional eight beds would be used equally, and, therefore, last twice as long before replacement is eventually necessary in the future. expressed his concern at buying more beds than are presently necessary. woman Schmidt's motion authorizing the staff to take bids for sixteen Fire Department beds was seconded by Councilman Courtney. - cal problems with the frame-retracting mechanism. He advised that eight beds continuity be used for station Councilman Richards Council- e-.. . . Ayes: Courtney, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: Richards - Motion carried. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS MEETING TO BE HELD. Mr. Hyde advised Council that he and Mr. West will be attending a meeting of Managers of other suburbs at Brooklyn Center on December 22, 1976, at 7:30, and asked if any of the Council would like to attend. He pointed out that the Mayor of.Kansas City will be speaking of his experience with a Public Works strike and advised that the Managers and Negoti- ating Committee is recommending against arbitration if an impasse is declared. No action was taken. 19.77 SALARY RESOLUTION CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 29, 1976. As recommended by the Mayor, it was generally decided to continue the 1977 Salary Resolution until December 29, 1976. No formal action was taken. HOSEK PROPERTY ACQUISITION DISCUSSED. $60,000 had been tendered for the Hosek property at Dewey Hill Road and Cahill Road but that the Hoseks had not yet responded to the offer. Mr. Rosland said that the Park Board eventually wants the entire site but that it is not man- datoryat the present time. Following some discussion, it was informally decided to continue the matter for two weeks so that Mr. Swanson could submit his Mr. Hyde recalled that an offer of appraisal. No formal.actionaas taken. - PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENT NO. P-9 AUTHORIZED ON 100% PETITION. Mr. Hyde reported that a petition for parking lot improvement behind Hooten Cleaners at 3944 W. 49% St. had been received by the Engineer signed by Floyd Hooten of Hooten Cleaners, the owner of the property in question. Said petition also requested the Council to assess the entire cost of the improvement against the property of such owner. Councilwoman Schmidt thereupon offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENT NO. P-9 UPON PETITION THEREFOR BE IT RBSOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, as follows: 1. It is hereby found and determined that a petition has been filed requesting the Council to construct a parking lot improvement proposed to be located dir- *12./20/76 i 34 ectly behind his building at 3944 IJ. 49% Street being described as follows: The East 85 feet of the West 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, and to assess the entire cost against the property of petitioner, and that said petition has been signed by all owners of real property abutting on said property where said improvement is to be located. 2. The making of said improvement in accordance with said petition is hereby ordered pursuant to Ninnesota Statutes, Section 429.031 (3), (Session Laws of 1961, Chapter 515, Section 2). be referred to in all subsequent proceedings as PARKING LOT IEPROVENENT NO. P-9. The entire cost of said improvement is hereby ordered to be assessed against the owner of said property :?here said improvement is to be located. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Courtney. Said improvement is hereby designated and shall I Rollcall : Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Resolution adopted. BROOKSIDE AVENUE PUBLIC ROAD EASEHENT DISCUSSEDt Mr. Erickson recalled that Jerry's Enterprises is in the process of putting together their financing for their new building and that one of the problems raised is that Brookside Ave. is not a public road of record from Eden Ave, North to the platted Brookside Ave. recalled that Mr. Hyde had given Jerry's Enterprises an affidavit that Brookside Ave. is a public road by virtue of user maintenance. the Council Meeting of November 15, 1976, the Council had expressed its unwilling= ness to pay for any court action to confirm the existence of a public road on Brookside Ave. prises, has advised that he would recommend that Jerry's Enterprises pay the cost of obtaining that easement by Court means if it could not be obtained by gratuitous easement from the two affected property owners. Mr. Erickson said that he would prepare a letter indicating that Jerry's Enterprises would pay any costs incurred in colinection-with Court proceedings, as well as costs incurred in obtaining gratuitous easements; .Councilman Richards' notion directing the City Attorney to take the action described was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. He He recalled further that at Since that time, Mr. Greg Gustafson, attorney for Jerry's Enter- Eotion carried. - ,- V. I Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None CITY NEWSLETTER AUTHORIZED. 'As recommended by Mr. Hyde, Councilman Courtney's moti3n. authorizing a City newsletter was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Bays: None Motion carried. LIERARY BUSSING QUESTIONED. received a Federal grant for bussing people without other m-ns of transportation to libraries within their communities, and advised of a schedule which is being considered for the Morningside area for the months of February thru May, 1977. Councilman Richards' motion th'at a letter be sent to the Cciuney inquiring about the cost of the-program was-secondex bji Councilwoman Schmidt.. Mr. Hyde advised Council that Hennepin County has Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. 3EhWEPIN COUNTY CRDIINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL ESTABLISHNENT APPROVED. Mayor Van Valkenburg called Council's attention to a proposal to establish the Hennepin County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council which is intended to serve as a forum through which local units of government in Hennepin County will have the opportunity to cooperatively pursue the resolution of criminal justice system problems which are primarily of an interagency and intergovernmental nature. lowing discussion, Councilman Courtney offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: I FolL JOINT RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE HENNEPIN COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL WHEREAS, the parties to this joint resolution recognize the need for criminal justice system planning and coordination on a countywide basis; and WHEREAS, it is the sense of the parties hereto that the effectiveness of such planning and coordination on a countywide basis would best be served.by the establishment of a criminal justice coordinating council consisting of repres- entatives of the parties hereto for the purpose of coordinating activities which will improve and strengthen law enforcement and criminal justice, encour- aging research and development activities directed toward the improvement of law enforcement and criminal justice and assisting in the development of new methods for the prevention and reduction of crime and juvenile delinquency; and . e 12/20/76 35 P 5 5 5 WHEREAS, the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (P.L. 90-351), and Hcts amendatory thereto, encourages and provides for the establishment of criminal justice coordinating councils in major urban areas to assure improved planning for and coordination of criminal justice agencies and activities within those jurisdictions ; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Hennepin County Criminal Justice Coordin- ating Council be established in accordance with the provisions as set forth in the operational bylaws and pursuant to the provisions of the Omnibus Crime Con- trol and Safe Streets Act of 1968, and acts amendatory thereto; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Edina agrees to participate as a member of the Hennepin County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Rollcall : Ayes: Nays: None Motion carried. Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg r' elections in certain precincts, tion and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, it is often impossible the two major political parties Day: and USE OF NON-RESIDENT ELECTION JUDGES URGED WHEN DEEMED NECESSARY. Being advised by the City Clerk of problems in obtaining qualified Election Judges to work at Councilman Courtney offered the following resolu- RESOLUTION to obtain able and qualified Election Judges of to work at the various polling places on Election WHEkS, under Section 2048.17 of the Minnesota Election Laws, in Cities of the First Class, Election Judges ar,e now permitted to work in precincts other than the precinct in which they reside; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council does hereby request that the Minnesota State Legislature amend Section 2048.17 of the Minnesota Election Laws to specifically authorize all statutory cities to use Election Judges in precincts in which they do not reside; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such Election Judges be authorized to vote by absentee ballot in their own precincts so that it will not be necessary for them to leave their posts to vote on Election Day; and BE IT RESOLVED FURTHER that Senators Otto Bang and Harmon T. Ogdahl and Rep- resentatives Mary Forsythe, Rq 0. Pleasant and William Dean be urged to take any steps which may be necessary to implement this proposed amendment to Section 204A.i7 of the Minnesota Election Laws. Mc';ion for.adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Rollcall: Ayes: Courtney, Richards , Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Resolution adopted. FIRST EDINA NATIONAL BANK SAVINGS ACCOUNT AUTHORIZED. As recommended by Mr. Dalen, Councilman Courtney offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED that the First Edina National Bank is hereby designated as a depository for the funds of the City of Edina and any officer or other person hereinafter named is hereby authorized for and on behalf of this corporation to open or continue an account or accounts with First Edina National Bank and to . execute and deliver to said bank signature card or cards supplied by the Bank containing specimen signatures of officers or other persons hereinafter named and assenting to the Bank's Rules and Regulations Governing Bank Accounts, and that any officer or other person hereinafter named is hereby authorized for and on behalf of this corporation to endorse or cause to be endorsed and to deposit or cause to be deposited in such account or accounts from time to time checks, drafts and other instruments and funds payable to or held by this corp- oration; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that checks, drafts and other withdrawal orders and any and all other directions and instructions of any character with respect to funds of this corporation now or hereafter with.said Bank may be signed by all three of the following: RESOLUTION James -Van Valkenburg, Mayor Warren C. Hyde, City Manager J. N. Dalen, Treasurer and said Bank is hereby fully authorized to pay and charge to such account or accounts any chekks, drafts and other withdrawal orders so signed, and to honor any directions or instructions so signed, whether or not payable to the indivi- dual order of or deposited to the individual account of or inuring to the individual benefit of any of the foregoing officers or persons. I 12/20/76 Motion for adoption of the res'olution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Rollcall : )r Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Resolution adopted. NETROPOLITAN COUNCIL DISCUSSED. months ago from the City of Shakopee expressing opposition to the Netropolitan Council, Councilman Courtney called Councilrs attention to a letter from the Ramsey County Chapter of the Committee to Restore the Constitution, which letter contended that the Metropolitan Council is regional government under which there is taxation without representation inasmuch as representatives of the Council are appointed and not voted upon by the citizenry. zens must demand that the Minnesota State Legislature "take appropriate action to rid our state of unconstitutional government". Recalling the receipt of a resolution about two The letter suggested that citi- No action was taken. ~OTH AND FRANCE OFFICE BUILDING PARTNERSHIP~CITY OF EDINA PROPERTY CLOSING .- - APPROVED FOR NEW LIQUOR STORE. signed by the 50th & France Office Building Partnership for the construction of Mr. Erickson advised that the documents have been the building in which the new liquor store will be located and said that the mortgage company has requested a resolution of the Council ratifying and confirm- ing the action of the Mayor and Manager signing the various necessary documents. Discussion was had relative to security for the $40,680 that Dr. Larson still owes the City. Following considerable discussion, Councilman Richards offered the following resolution as recommended by Mr. Erickson and moved its adoption, with the understanding that the matter of security be continued to the meeting of December 29, 1976: BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, does hereby ratify, confirm and adopt as the acts of this City, the execution and delivery by the Mayor and the City Manager to the 50th & France Office Building Partner- RESOLUTION - ship ("Partnership") , of each of the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. That certain Real Estate Agreement dated December24 1976, between the City and the Partnership; That certain Limited Warranty Deed from the City to the Partnership described in paragraph 1 of said Real Estate Agreement; That certain Construction and Purchase Agreement dated December 20, 1976, between the City and the Partnership; That certain Release of Easement dated December 20, 1976, pertaining to an easement for public utility purposes within Tract A, Registered Land Survey No. 1426; That certain Mutual Release of Agreement dated December 20, 1976, pertaining to a reciprocal driveway easement with Lots 43 and 44, Audi- tor's Subdivision No. 172; and That certain Agreement dated December 20, 1976, made by the City for the benefit of the Partnership pertaining to the construction of an addi- tional level to the parking ramp located southerly of 50th Street, a shipping and receiving area to be constructed within said ramp, and alleyway providing access to said shipping and receiving area. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Courtney. 5. 6. Rollcall : Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Resolution adopted. KRAHL HILL REIMBURSEMENT FOR OVER-SUBSCRIPTION AUTHORIZED. Mr. Dalen advised Council that Krahl Hill neighbors had made a total commitment of $40,655 as their share toward the acquisition of Krahl Hill, but because their share of the pur- chase was only $35,000, Mr. Dalen recommended that a refund of $5,655 should be given. Councilman Courtney's motion authorizing the reimbursement of $5,655 to Krahl Hill neighbors who had contributed toward the purchase of the property was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. CLAIMS PAID. for payment of the following claims as per pre-list: General, $166,692.21; Park, $8,126.29; Park Construction, $5,895.34; Pool, $52,62; Golf, $1,378.59; Arena, $6,449.78; Gun, $444.33; Water, $18,690.68; Sewer, 55,110.71; Liquor, $253,327.86; Construction $28,015.35; Advance Fund, $17,857.03; Total, $512,040.79. Motion of Councilman Courtney was seconded by Councilman Richards 12/20/76 Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. No further business appearing, Councilman Richards' motion for adjournment was seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. Adjournment at 9:40 p.m. L- YL Lb City Clerk /--