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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19770627_specialMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD JUNE 27, 191.7 4:OO P..M. Edina City Council met in special session at 4:OO p.m. in the Conference Room of the Edina City Hall immediately preceeding the Board of Review Meeting. Answer- ing rollcall were members Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw and Mayor Van Valken- burg. THE AWARD OF ZNSLJRANCE BiDS having been continued from the Council Meeting of June 20, 1977, Pfr. Dalen.again presented tabulation of bids for insurance and' advised that his recommendation, 'and the recommendation of insurance con- sultant, Fred G. Gedelman, still stands for award to the following: Horizon Agency - General Liability, $58,707.00; Para-Medics, $1,229.00; Police, $4,548.00; Auto Liability, $24,435.00; Liquor Liability, $23,396.00; Auto Physical Damage, $7,779.00; Mobile Equipment, $3,833.00; Fine Arts, $32.00; Business Interruption, $852.00; Wood-Nelson Agency - Umbrella Liability, $47,532; Money & Securities, ' $1,519.00; Worker's Compensation, $110,745.00. Mr. Dalen also repeated his recom- mendation that the City not carry automotive collision insurance at this time. Representatives from Eorizon and Wood-Nelson Agencies were present, but did not speak. Councilman Richards said that he still did not understand the recommenda- tion for award of Worker's Compensation to Wood-Nelson Agency. Schmidt's motion for award of insurance bids as recommended by Mr. Dalen was see- onded by Councilman Courtney. - Councilwoman a3 m P= la: Ayes: Courtney, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Vdkenburg . a Nays : Richards a Motion carried. .. NORTHERN STATES POWER PROPOSED RATE INCREASE NOTED. Mr. Dalen advised that the Rate Authority will be looking tnto the proposed Northern States Power rate in- crease. No action was taken. The meeting was then continued until the close of the Board of Review Meeting and reconvened at 5:45 p.m. after. HEDBERG GRAVEL PITS DISCUSSED; CGNTIXLTED TO JUNE 30, 1977. Mr. Hyde advised that the attorney for Hedberg & Sons Co, had indicated that the Hedbergs would be coop- erative in regard to the Tax Increment District which has been proposed for the Southeast corner of the City. to 'June 30, 1977, so that the Assessor would have an opportunity to submit pertin- ent information on the Hedberg properties was seconded by Councilman Shaw. Councilman Courtney left the meeting shortly there- Councilman Richards' motiozz continuing the matter I ' Ayes : ,Richards, Schmidt , :Shaw,: Van .Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. CHURCH OF THE PEOPLE ZONING REQUIREMENTS TO BE CHECKED. that the Church of the People has requested a tax exempt status and claims to be operating a church at 6305 Ashcroft Lane. Mr.. Hyde will give the matter to the Planning Department to check as to Mr. Hyde advised Council zoning requirements for < church. LOADER PURCHASE APPROVED. having trouble handling tree trunks with its existing equipment and recommended purchase of a loader fromaValley Equipment for a John Deere Loader for $3,995 to $4,600.00. Councilman Richards' motion was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt for purchase of the John Deere Loader from Valley Equipment Co. Mr. Dunn advised that the Department of Public Works is 'be paid from Capital Outlay. Hall Equipment Company had submitted a bid for Ayes: Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. - JAMES OTTO NOTICE OFAPPEALNOTED. O pealo of James R. Otto, appealing a Board of Appeals and Adjustment decision relative to a setback for his property located at Lot 4, Block 1, Braemar Parc. A hearing date will be set at the next Regular Council Meeting. SS-342 AND IJM-326 MSEMENT PAYMENT APPROVED. Councilman Shaw's motion was seconded by Councilwoman Sctmidt, authorizing the payment up to $300 to Mrs. J. W. Simpson, 5120 W.44tli Street, for an easement behind her home to serve Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. SS-342 and Watermain Improvement No. WM-326 if such payment should become necessary. Council's attention was called to a Notice of As recommended by Mr. Dum, Ayes: Kichards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion erirried. d L- 6/27/77 - SALE OF POPPY LANE LOTS DISCUSSED; CONTINUED TO NEXT MEETING. Nr. Swanson requcsteddiscussim on how the purchase agreement should be drafted for the sale of the Poppy Lane lots so that the agreement WOUM be acceptable both to- him and to the City, which Zots are known as Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Lake Edina Village Replat. Xr. Swanson set forth certain concerns that lie had concern- ing The matter was con- tinued to the meeting of June 30, 1977, so that the bid could be clarified, No formal action was taken. the contracts-for deed for the sale of the property. The Nayor then declared the meeting adjourned. Adjournment at 6:55 p.m. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL M~ETING OF EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD JUNE 30, 1977 5:OO P.M. Edina City Council met in special session immediately upon adjournment of the Board of Review at 5:OO P.M. Richards, Schmidt and Mayor Van Valkenburg. Answering rollcall were Council Members Courtney, - ART CENTER COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS MADE, As recommended by Mayor Van Valkenburg, Councilwoman Schmidt's motion'was seconded by Councilman Shaw, appointing Mr. Arthur Dickey and Mmes. Jean Adams, Barbara Jacoby and Peggy Lindborg as members on the Edina Art Center Committee. Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Mayor Van Valkenburg. Rays: None Motion carried. AUDIT REPORT for 1976 was presented to Council for review. $900 ADTHORIZED FOR FIRE WORKS. Councilman Courtney's motion was seconded by Coancilwonan Schmidt, authorizing the expenditure of $900 for fireworks to be held at Cornelia Park on July 4, 1977. hTc actioc. was tzker. Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. PARKING AREA BEEINDEDINAFIVE-0 PURCHASE FROM H.R.A. APPROVED. As recommended by Mr. Hyde, Councilman Richards offered the following resolution and moved its adoption : BE'IT RESOLVED THAT THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL does hereby authorize the purchase of the following described property from the H.R.A. in the amount of $79,760 (said property being the parking lot behind Edina Five-0): All that part of the South Half of Lot 35, Auditor's Subdivision No. 172, Hennepin County, Minnesota, according to the recorded plat thereof, lying West of the East 13 feet thereof, except that part thereof lying South of a line drawn parallel with and 126.0 feet North of the South line of said Lot 35 and except that part of the Westerly 74.20 feet thereof lying South of a line drawn parallel with and 160.30 feet North of the South line of said Lot 35; Also, all that pa;t of the East 22 feet of the South Half of Lot 36, Auditor's Subdivision Number 172, lying North of a line drawn parallel with and 150.30 feet North of the South line of said Lot 36; Subject to easements for street purposes over the North 25.0 feet thereof. RESOLUTION Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Courtney. Rollcall : Ayes : Courtney, Richards, Schmidt , Van Valkenburg Nays: None Resolution adopted: I x LOTS i AND 2, BLOCK 2, LAKL cl1lN.A VITALACE REPLAT SALT; TEREfS DTSCXSED. Richards offered the followiiig resolution and n:oved its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED that the terms for the sale of Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Lake Edina Councilman RESOLLITION