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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19780605_regularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL JUNE 5, 197d ..- 17'7 Answering rollcall were menbers Courtney. Richards, Schmidt, Shaw and Mayor Van Valkenburg . Commission and Board members in attendance were Mr. Glen Smith, Park Board, Mrs. Carol Bermel, representing the Art Center Committee, Mrs.:Helen McClelland, Community Development and Planning Commission and Mrs Veown Victorsen, Edina Transit Committee. ORDINANCE NO. 811-A96 SECOND READING CONTINUED TO JUNE 19, 1978. As recommended by Mr. Hughes, Councilwoman Schmidt's motion continuing Second Reading of Ord- inance No. 811-A96 (Roger Findell) until June 19, 1978, was seconded by Council- man Shaw. Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. I' DANCE HALLS IN PLANNED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT DENIED. Mr. Hughes recalled that First Reading of a Zoning Ordinance which would allow dance halls as a permitted use in the Planned Industrial District had been continued from May 15, 1978. He recommended denial of such an ordinance amendment, suggesting that if Council wished to permit such activity in the Planned Industrial District, it could be accomplished by the proponent submitting an application to the Council in accord- ance with State Law. received. Councilwoman Schmidt then moved that the proposed ordinance be denied Motion was seconded by Councilman Shaw. .. Council was advised that no such application has been Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. Later in the meeting Mr. Peter Boo of The Saints Roller Skating Centers and said .that they would submit a formal application for Council's consideration Mayor Van Valkenburg suggested that Mr. Boo's laIJyer talk' with Mr, Erickson in regard to legal requirements involved.. -at the nest meeting. WOODBURY PARK SECOND ADDITION GRANTED FINAL PLAT APPROVAL AND ZONING APPRC)VAL. Mr. Hughes presented Woodbury Park Second Addition for final plat approval aiid Second Reading of Ordinance No. 811-A105 €or property located South of W. 55th Street and East of FranceAvenue, recalling that this matter had been continued from the meeting of May 1, 1978, so that Council could consider the advisability of zoning Residential District, along with granting final approval of the plat.; recalled that neighbors had generally opposed rezoning Lot 4 to R-2 Multiple Residential District as recommended by the Community Development and Planning I Commission. :Mr. Frank Reece, representing the developer urged the passage of the proposed zoning ordinance. Speaking in opposition to rezoning Lot 4 to R-2 were Mrs. Connie Winman; 3512 W. 55th St., Miss Florence Clough, 3812 W. 55th Street, Mr. and Mrs. James Dredge, 3609 W. 55th Street and Mr. and Krs. Charles Paulus, 3705 W:55th St. All spoke in opposition to coristruction of a double bungalow on Lot 4 on the grounds that a one bedroom double bungalow woulii not attract families with children which are so needed in Edina. tended that the land was zoned R-1 when it was purchased by the developer and that he had no reason to believe that it would be rezoned. Mrs. Elsie Jaskola, 3801 W. 55th Street, said that she could see nothing wrong with the proposed zoning of Lot 4. Mayor Van Vallcenburg read the report of the Planning Department. Mrs. Helen McClelland of the Planning Commission recalled that the proposed plat is the result of a compromise which the developer has made from his orig;inal proposal, and concurred with remarks of the Mayor and Councilwoman Schmidt that double bungalows are not an inferior type of housing. Councilwoman Schmidt then moved the recommendation of the Community Development and Planning Commission for approval of the plat with Ldts 1 and 5 to remain R-1 zoning and Lots 2, 3 and.4 to be rezoned to R-2 Multiple Residence District. Lots 2, 3 and 4 from R-1 Single Family Residential District to R-3- He ' Residents con- In response to a request of an unidentified gentleman in the audience, Rollcall: Ayes: Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays : Courtney , Shaw Motion failed. I Councilman Courtney then offered the following resolution and moved its adoption with the understanding that Lots 1, 4 and 5 would be zoned R-l.and, further, with the understanding that there is no access on to France Avenue from Lots 2 and 3 of the plat: 6/5/78 RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLKr OF . WOODBURY PARK SECOND ADDITION ) "BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council does hereby grant final plat approval to that certain plat k~mm as "Woodhury Pxrk Seccnd Additi3n1', phtte4 by PhF-1ip C. Smaby and Margaret I. Smaby, husband and wife, and presented at the Edina City Council Meeting of June 5, 1978, said approval being subject to the under- standing that there is no access on to France Avenue from Lots 2 and 3 of said plat. x Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Shaw. 'I Rollcall : Nays: None Resolution adopted. . Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Vallcenburg Mr. Reece assured Council that Mr. Smaby would accept the Council's decision of single family zoning for Lot 4. No. 811-A105 for Second Readhg and moved its adoption as follows: Councilman Courtney then offered Ordinance ORDINANCE NO. 811-A105 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (NO. 811) BY ADDING TO THE IKKTIPLE RESIDENCE DISTRICT . THE CITY COUNCIL OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: Section 1. "The extent of the Multiple Residence District is-enlarged by the addition of Lots 2 and 3, Woodbury Park SGcond Addition, which is in Sub-District R-2". Sec. 2. publication. Motion for adoption of the ordinance was seconded by Councilman Shaw. Paragraph 1 of Section 4 of Ordinance No. 811 of the City is amended by adding the following thereto: the following property: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and Rollcall : /, Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Nays: None Ordinance adoDted. ATTEST : City- Clerk LOT 10, RICHMOND HILLS 3RD ADDITION DIVISION,APPROVED. petition for division of Lot 10, Richmond Hills 3rd Addition, which property is located South of the HN&S Railroad tracks, North of W. 56th Street and West of Code Ave., advising that the proponents who reside at 5528 and 5232 W. 56th Street wish to acquire the property to add to their respective properties. No objections being heard, Councilwoman Schmidt offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, Lots 9, 10 and 11, Richmond Hills 3rd Addition are at present single tracE- of land; and WHEREAS, the owners have requested the combination of said tracts into separate parcels (herein called "Parcels") described as follows : Mr. Hughes presented the RESOLUTION Lot 9, except the Easterly 42 feet thereof and all of Lot 10 except the Westerly 18 feet, front and rear thereof, Richmond Hills 3rd Addition; and Lot 11 and the Westerly 18 feet of Lot 10% front and rear thereof, Richmond . Hills 3rd Addition; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that compliance with the Subdivision and Zoning Regulations of the City of Edina will create an unnecessary hardship and said Par- cels as separate tracts of land do not interfere with the purposes of the Subdivi- sion and Zoning Regulations as contained in the City of Edina Ordinance Nos. 801 and 811; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina'that the conveyance and ownership of said Parcels as separate tracts of land is hereby approved and the requirements and provisions of Ordinance No. 801 and Ordinance No. 811.are hereby waived to allow said' division and conveyance thereof as separate tracts of land but are not waived for any other purpose or as to any other pro-. vision thereof, and sub j ect , however, to the provision that no further subdivision be made of said Parcels unless made in compliance with the pertinent ordinances of the City of Edina or with the prior approval of this Council as may be provided for by those ordinances. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Richards. Rollcall : Ayes : Courtney , Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van" Valkenburg Nays: None Resolution adopted. 6/51 78 179 ) LOT 2, BLOCK 4: PIC CAULEY IIEIGI-ITS 3RD ADDITION DIVISION APPROVED. Mr. Hughes presented a petition for division of Lot 2, Block 4, NcCauley Heights 3rd Addi- tion along the party wall. offered the foiiowing resohiion and inoved its adoption: WHEPZAS, Lot 2, Block 4, McCauley Heights 3rd Addition, tract of land; and . WHEREAS, the owners have requested the subdivision of said tract into separate parcels (herein called "Parcels") described as follows : All that part of Lot 2, Block 4, McCauley Heights 3rd Addition, which lies Easterly of the following described line: of said Lot 2; thence Easterly along the'South line of said Lot 2, a distance of 100.13 feet to the actual point of beginning of the line to be described; thence at a right angle Northerly 57.63 feet; thence at a right angle Westerly, 25.28 feet; thence at a right angle Northerly 54.27 feet to the Northerly line of said Lot 2 and there terminating; and Lot 2, Block 4, McCauley Heights 3rd Addition, except all that part of said lot which lies Easterly of the following described line: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Lot 2; thehce Easterly along the South line of said Lot 2, a distance of 100.13 feet to the actual point of beginning of the line to be described; thence at a right angle Northerly 57.63 feet; thence . at a right angle Westerly, 25.28 feet; thence at a right angle Northerly 54.27 feet to the Northerly line of said Lot 2 and there terminating; and WHEREAS, the requested subdivision is authorized under Ordinance No. 801 and it has been determined that compliance with the Subdivision and Zoning Regulations of the City or' Edina will'create an unnecessary hardship and said Parcels as separate tracts of land do not interfere with the purpose of the Subdivision and Zoning Regulations as contained in the City of Edina Ordinance Nos. 811 and &01; NOW, THEREFOB, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina that the conveyance and ownership of thc second above described Parcels as separate tracts of land is hereby approved and the requirements and provisions of Ordinance Nos. 811 and 801 are hereby waived to allow said division and conveyance thereof as separate tracts of land, but only to the extent permiJted under Ordinance No. 801 and Ordinance No. 811, and subject to the limitations set out in Ordinance No. 811, and said Ordinances are ilot waived for any other purpose or as to any other provisions thereof, and further subject, however, to the provision that no further subdivision be made of said Parcels unless made in compliance with the pertinent ordinances of the City of Edina or with the prior approval of this Council as may be provided for by those ordinances. Motion for adoption of the res:tlution was seconded by Councilman Shaw. No objections being heard, Councilman Richards RESOLUTION is at present a single Commencing at the Southwest corner Rollcall : Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Resolution adopted. LOTS 1, 2, AND 3, BLOCK 6, EDINA INTERCHANGE CENTEX DIVISION APPROVED. Mr. Hughes presented a petition for a lot division which would combine Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block,6, Edina Interchange Center into two lots in order to secure financing for the construction of an office building on one of the newly created lots, adding that the proponents have indicated that at a later date,. they will submit a plat for the property in order to clarify existing legal descriptions. No objections being heard, Counciiman 'Courtney offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 6, Edina Interchange Centet; are at present single tracts of- land; and -WHEREAS, the owner parcels (hereiri ca&led "Parcels") described as follows : All that part of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 6, Edina Interchange Center, accord- ing to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, lying Northerly of a line drawn parallel with and 402.00 feet Northerly of, as measured at right angles to, the Southerly line of Lot 3, said Block 6, subject to State Trunk Highway No. 100; and All that part of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 6, Edina Interchange Center, except that part lying Northerly of a line drawn parallel with and 402.00 feet Northerly of, as measured Block 6, subject to State Trunk Highway No. 100; and RESOLUTION has requested the combination of said tracts into separate at right angles, to, the Southerly line of Lot 3, WHEREAS, it has been determined that compliance with the Subdivision and Zoning Regulations of the City of Edina will create an unnecessary hardship and said Par- cels as separate tracts of land do not interfere with the purposes of the sub- division and Zoning Regulations as contained in the City of Edina Ordinance Nos. 801 and 811; 6/5/78 180 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, of the City of Edina that the conveyance by approved and the requirements and provisions of Ordinance No. 801 and Ordin- ance No. 811 are hereby Waived to allow said division and Conveyance thereof as separate tracts of land, but are not waived for any other purpose or as'to any other provision thereof, and subject, however, to the provision that no further subdivision be made of said Parcels unless made in compliance with the pertinent ordinances of the City of Edina or with the prior approval of this Council as may be provided for by those ordinances. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. and ownership of said Parcels as separate tracts of land is here- I fiollcali : Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Resolution adopted. . Nays: None HEARING DATES SET FOR PLANNING MATTERS. +As recommended by Nr. Hughes, Council- man Courtney's motion was seconded by Councilman Richards, setting June 19, 1978, for hearing date for the proposed rezoning of the Madsen property (generally loc- ated North of Dewey Hill Road and William Wardwell Lewis Park and West of Cahill Road) from R-1 Residential District to Planned Residential District PRD-3, and setting July 10, 1978, for preliminary plat approval of Victorsen's Timbers, which property is located at the Southwest corner of the Crosstown Highway and Gleason Road. Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None. id0 t ion carried. MAYOR VAN VALKENBURG REAPPOINTED TO EDINA FOUNDATION. motion was seconded by Councilman Richards reappointing Hayor Van Valkenburg to the Edina Foundation ror a term of office the motion was unanimously carried. Councilman Courtney's . which will run until June, 1981. ' 1977 AUDIT REPORT PRESENTED. Mr. Rosland called Council's attention to the. Auditor's Report dated December 31, 1977. reviewed in connection with the 1979 Budget. The report will be studied and No formal action was taken. MINNESOTA HOUSING CATION APPROVED. amount of $34,848 FINANCE AGENCY (XIFA) HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANT FUND APPLI- Mr. Hughes presented an application requesting funding in the - for the continuation of the City's participation in the third year of the Home Improvement Grant Program. He advised that program priorities and applicant eligibility requirements remain the same as durin; Year I1 of the Grant program under which applicants must own and occupy a single or two-family home, and must have an adjusted income of under $5,000 annually. Courtney offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: Councilman RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR MHFA HOUSING.REHABILITATION GRANT FUNDS WHEREAS, the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, State of Minnesota, has been authorized to undertake a program to provide grants of funds to property owners for the purpose of housing rehabilitation; and WHEREAS, the City of Edina has developed an application as an Administering Entity for the >€innesota Housing Finance Agency Home Improvement Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the City of Edina has demonstrated the ability to perfurm the required activiites of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Home Improvement Grant Program; NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Edina is hereby authorized to make application to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for a grant of funds pursuant to the Home Improvement Grant Program; and BE,IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Edina is hereby authorized as an entity to be charged with the administration of funds made available through the 1 Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Home Improvement Grant Program in the City of Edina . Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Shaw. Rollcall : Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None - Resolution adopted. .LEVY LIMIT BASE INCREASE PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR JULY 10, 1978. Mr. Rosland recalled that levy limitation increases are limited by statute to 6% annually, - which amount is less it is quite unlikely maximum in 1979, but assist the Council's _. than the anticipated consumer price index. He advised %at that Edina would even approach the maximum levy limit suggested that increasing the limitation at this time would flexibility in future years, As recommended by the City -I* 6/5/78 . .. 181 Manager, Councilman Courtney offered the following resolution and moved its admtion : RESOLUTION WHEREAS. the City of Edina is restricted by StaQ Statute to a maximum levy base increase of six percent annually; and WHEREAS, State law does permit a one time reverse referendum to increase the levy limit base,by up to ten percent; and WHEREAS, the City has been within ninety-eight percent of its limitation in 1978; and WHEREAS, the provision requires a public hearing on the matter prior to adoption of a second resolution; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Edina desires to increase its flexibil- ity to deal with local problems in a responsible and effective manner; and WHEREAS, an increase in the levy limitation base does not necessitate commensur- ate increase in monies raised from local property; NOTJ, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council desires its:.levy limit base be increased by 10 percent and does hereby establish July 10, 1978, as the date for a public hearing on.the matter. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Richards. Rollcall: Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Resolution adopted. I1EAl:ING CATES SET FOR IMPKOVEFENTS NOS. P-BA-2108 AND P-E-88. As recowended by Mr. Hoffman, Councilwoman Schmidt offered the following resolution and moved its adopt ion : RESOLUTION 'PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENT NO. P-B-88 AND BITUMINOUS STREET OVERLAY CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER . IMPROVEMENT NO. P-BA-210A 1. to the feasibility of the proposed'improvements described in the form of Notice of Hearings 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, June 19, 1978, at 7:OO p.m. in the Edina City Hall, to consider in public hearing the views of all persons interested 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 following form: .. (Official Publication) The City Engineer, having submitted to.the Council a preliminary report 'as . CITY OF EDINA 4501 W. 50TH STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER-IMPROVEMENT NO. P-B-88 BITUMINOUS STREET OVERLAY CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER ' IMPROVEMENT NO. P-BA-210A EDINA CITY COUNCIL will meet at Edina City Hall, on Monday, June 19, 1978, 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: The approximate ESTIMATED COST 1. CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENT NO. P-B-88 Concord Avenue (East side) from W. 58th St. to W. 60th St. Concord Avenue (West side)' from School Rd. to W. 60th St. $29,196.00 . 2. BITUMINOUS STREET OVERLAY AND CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER REPLACEMENT IMPROVEMENT NO. P-BA-210A Townes Road from W. 48th Street North to the East line of Lot 13, Auditors Subdivision No. 319 $33,070.98 I The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Concrete Curb and Gutter (Improvement No. P-B-88) under 1 above includes Lots 13 thru 24, Block 8, Lots 13 thru 24, Block 9, Fairfax Addition; Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, South Concord Addition; Parcels 7510 and 7630, Section 19, Township 28, Range 24. The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposeci Bituminous Street Overlay and Concrete Curb and Gutter Replacement under 2 above, includes Lots 13, 17 thru 21, 28 thru 31 and Lot 33, Auditor's Subdivision No. 319; Lot 4, White I 1 6/5/78 -. "%aks; Lot 4, Tibite Oaks 2nd Addition; Lot 9, Auditor's Subdivision No. 319, Parcel 3210. - Plorence B. Hallberg City Clerk Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Richards. Rollcall : Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Resolution adopted. HEARING DATES SET FOR CONCRETE SIDEIWLK INPROVENENTS NOS. P-S-23 and P-S-24. As recommended by Mr. Hoffman, Councilwoman Schmidt's motion setting June-19, 1978, for the following State Aid Sidewalk Improvements was seconded by Council- mZn Richards: P-S-23 (S.A.P. 120-170-01) IN THE FOLLOWING: ESTIMATED COST France Ave. (Nest side) from 'GJ. 70th Street to Gal- Gallagher Drive from France Ave. to Parklawn Ave. Parklawn Ave. from Gallagher Dr. to 14. 76th St. $153,356.38 East Highway 100 Frontage Rd. from Benton Ave. to Valley View Road from East Highway 100 Frontage Rd. TJ. 66th St. from Valley iiew Road to France Ave. lagher Dr. ' P-S-24 (S.A.P. 120-150-01) IN THE FOLLOWING: Valley View Road to I?. 66th St. (North and East side all the way; South side St. .Johns Ave. to Brookview Ave.) $146,703.43 Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. c SENIOR CITIZEN ACTIVITIES DISCUSSED. Councilwoman Schmidt advised Council that community dining for all Edina senior citizens is now available at the Senior Citi- zen Center and that federally funded transportation is also available. Council- woman Schmidt further said that it will not be long before the suburbs will have- more representation than Minneapolis because of the drop in population in Minne- apolis and the increase in the suburban population. -No action was taken. CITY SLICK COMMENDED. an outstanding job in publishing the City Slick. IIEFERECED COMPENSATION FOR MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES DISCUSSED. Nayor Van Valkenburg advised*Council that he had received replies to his letters to Senators Humphrey and Anderson and from Representative Frenzdadvising that they concur with the Mayor's concern relating to rights of municipal employees to participate in the International City Managers' Association (1.C.M.A) deferred compensation plan. No action was taken. Mayor Van Valkenburg congratulated Mr. Campbell for doing No action was taken. + RYAN COHSTRUCTION COMPANY/H.R.A. POSITION CLARIFIED. Cow-cil members to carefully read the H.R.A. Minutes of May 10, 1978, so that Mayor Van Valkenburg asked they will have a clear understanding of the status of the development. was taken . COMMISSION AND BOARD MEMBERS WELCOMED. McClelland and Mrs. Berme1 for representing their particular advisory groups and said that all advisory groups should encourage attendance at Council Meetings by a representative. No action Mayor Van Valkenburg thanked Mrs . Helen Attendance will be made a matter of record in the minutes. BASEBALL TEAM RESPONSIBILITY DISCUSSED. problem which has developed relative to the organization of the baseball teams and said that the Baseball CQmmittee would meet and make recommendations which would clarify Council's responsibility for the various park programs. was taken. Mayor Van Valkenburg referred to the No action REFORESTATION PROGRAM DISCUSSED. reforestation program and suggested a concept under which 50% of available trees would be used to replace boulevard trees that had died due to Dutch Elm Disease or other natural causes, and the other 50% of available trees would be used in areas in which additional trees are desired. Councilman Courtney's motion was . seconded by Councilman Shaw, approving the concept of the Manager's recommenda- tion with details to be developed by the staff for future review by Council. Mr. Rosland referred to a need to deyelop a Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays:, None Motion carried. 6/5/78 183 i Mr. Rosland was requested to bear in mind Councilman Richards' question as to whether the City should become involved in an additional program. TRAFFIC SIGNAL FUNDS TO BE SOUGHT. Mr. Rosland advised that he is requesting frunding from the Mnnesota Ijepartment of Transportation for the recently approved traffic signals on York Avenue at 70th Street, Hazelton Road.and W. 76th Street. He also advised that an additional request for traffic signals on Prance Ave. at Gallagher Drive has been received. No action was taken. 11 BIDS AWARDED FOR MORNINGSIDE AREA IMPROVEMENTS BA-204A AND ST.S-145A. Mr. ROS- md presented tabulation of bids received in response to Advertisement for Bids in the Edina Sun and Construction Bulletin. Tabulation for Street Improvement - No. BA-204A showed Bury and Carlson low bidder at $1,299,673.45, C. S. McCrossan at $1,353,347.00 and Minnesota Valley Surfacing at $1,402,409.00, against Engineer's estimate of $1,317,638.50. Tabulation for Storm Sewer Improvement No. ST.S-145A showed G. L. Contracting low bidder at $228,603.10, C. W. Houle at $253,174.50 and Orfei ti Sons at $255,874.59, against Engineer's estimate of $220,847.25. Councilman Courtney's motion for award to recommended OW bidder in both cases was seconded by Courxilwoman Schmidt. Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. DOG CONTROL ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 'TO BE DRAFTED. attention to a request of the Park Board that the Dog Ordinance be amended so that no dog would be allowed off the property of its owner unless accompanied by a person who would carry some means to remove defecation or be liable for a fine. Councilman Richards expressed his disapproval of such an ordinance, advising that enforcement would be costly. Following discussion, it was gen- erally agreed that an ordinance be drafted for Council's review at a later date. No formal action was taken. Mr. Rosland called Council's PROPOSED POLICY STATEMENTS AND LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM OF LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES DISCUSSED. Mr. Rosland called Council's attention to Proposed Policy Statements and Legislative Program presented at the League of Minnesota Cities Convention, and recommended endorsement with the exception of the Impasse Resolution and with the understanding that efforts on deferred-compensation be moved to an A priority, rather than the B priority proposed. Mr. Rosland particularly men- tioned his interest in the €Amination of "limited" market va-lues and the Mini- mum Wage Law. Legislative Program'' of the League of Minnesota Cities with the exceptions mentioned by the City Manager was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Councilman Courtney's motion endorsing "Policy Statements and Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. MAY 27, 1978, RAINSTORM DISCUSSED. Mr. Rosland advised Council that most areas in which problems had existed in the August, 1977, rainstorm had held up well during the heavy rainstorm of May 27, 1978. He added that the Engineers are studying the storm water drainage in the Southeast area of the City adjacent to the City of Richfield. No action was taken. EDINA MUNICIPAL POOL BATHHOUSE WATER PIPE REPAIR BID AWARD CONFIRMED. Council- woman Schmidt's motion was seconded by Councilman Richards confirming telephone award of bid for replacement and repair of water pipes at the Municipal Pool Bath- house to Richfield Plumbing for a price not to exceed $2,500. Carlson Plumbing had submitted a bid not to exceed $4,500. Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Mot ion carried. WEBER PARK TENNIS COURT RESURFACING BID AWARDED. Mr. Rosland presented.tabula- ,tion of bids for resurfacing of one doubles tennis court at Weber Park showing Tennis West Ltd. low bidder at $2,148.00, Action Courts at $2,160.00 and C & H Construction at $2,232.00. Councilman Courtney's motion for award to recommended low bidder, Tennis West Ltd.,at $2,148.00 was seconded by Councilman Richards. . Nays: None Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Motion carried. 6" WATERMAIN GATE VALVES BID AWARDED. formal bids taken for 16 6" Watermain Gate Valves showing low bidder, Water Mr. Rosland presented tabulation of in- 6/5/78 .- 184 Products Company at $2,242.00, Goodin Company at $2,295.36 Incorporated at $2,432.00. Hotfon of Councilwoman Schmidt mended low bidder, Water Products Company, was seconded .by Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Ayes: Nays: None Motion carried. and Diversified Piphg for award to .recom- Councilman Richards. C CHAIN LINK FENCE FOR CONrkACT NO. 77-12 (STORM SEWER AND CREEK BANK REPAIRS AT ZENITH AVE. AT I?. 55TH STREET) BID AIJARDED. Mr. Rosland presented tabulation of two informal bids received for a contract item change for Contract No. 77-12 (Storm Sewer and Creek Bank Repairs for 55th and Zenith at Minneha5a Creek) show- ing Viking Fence low bidder at $2,786.00 and Larry's Landscaping at $3,360.00.. Councilman Shaw's motion for award to recommended low bidder, Viking Fence, was seconded by Councilman Courtney. Ayes: Courtney, Richardsr Schmiylt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Notion carried. . l .. f LAKE EDINA PARK GK4DIi!G BII%4PPRQVED-. two bids for grading,of Lake-Edina Park showing recommended low bidder, Matt Bullock Contracting Company, Inc;, at $42.00/hour for Caterpillar 966 Front End Loader, $32.OO/hr . for Caterfiillar #1.2 Blade, $50.OO/hour for D6-D Dozer and $63.00/hour for D8 Dozer. Tabulation of Veit & Company, Inc., was given at $45.00/hour for 966 Loader, $36.00/houTr for Hotor Patrol, $50.00/hour for D6D Dozer and $65.00/hour for D8K Dozer. recommended low bidder, Matt Bullock Contracting Company, Inc., was seconded by Councilman Richards. Plr . .Rosland presented tabulation of Councilwoman Schmidt's rztion for award to Ayes : Courtney, Richards , Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. THREADING MACHINE WITH AUTOMATIC CHUCK BID APPROVED. lation of four informal bids received for a threading machine with automatic chuck. Elmartin's Tool House, Inc., at $1,314.71, United Electric Company at $1,465.40; and TJilliams Hardware Company at $1,425.40. to recommended low bidder, Olsen chain & Cable Company at $1,291.00 was seconded by Councilman Richards. Mr. Rosland presented tabu- Tabulation showed Olsen Chain & Cable Co., low bidder at $1,291.00; Councilman Shaw's motion for award Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg ' Motion ;carried. Nays: None .. 3/4 TON PICKUP TRUCK BID ASJARDED. tlr. Rosland presented tabulation of two bids for a 3/4 Pickup truck showing North Star:Dodge low bidder at $4,689.49 and Freeway Ford at $4,824, and recommending award to Freeway Ford because the City has not had good'success with the Dodge pickups purchased in the past few years - and believe that the difference in cost is compensated by better Ford performance. Councilman Richards' motion for award to Freeway Ford as recommended by the City Manager was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. TOWNES ROAD CURB AND STREET SURFACING.PETITION RECEIVED. Councilman Shaw's motion referring a petition for Curb and Street Surfacing for Towns Road to the Engineer- ing Department for processing was seconded by Councilman Courtney. Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw,. Van Valkenburg Motion carried, '.\ NLys: None r. I FO-UNTAINNOODS APARTPGNTS EASEMEHT RELEASE HEARING DATE SET. Rosland, Councilman Richards' motion was seconded by Councilman Courtney setting .hearing date for the request of Fountainwoods Apartments for release of an ease- nent over their'property so that they can construct tennis courts for June 19, 1978. As recommended. by -Mr . Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None . Motion' carried. - BUDGET CALENDAR PRESENTED. which was presented by tlr. Dalen and under which the proposed budget will be ready for submission to Council on August 28, 1978. (Continue to Page 187.) Council's attention was called to a budget calendar No action was taken. I. 6/5/78 LIQUOR FUND REPORTS as of March 31 and April 30, 1978, were presented by Mr. Dalen, revicwzci and ordered placed on file by' motion of Councilwoman Schmidt, beconded by Councilman Shnw. I. , ,* . Ayes : Courtney, Richards , Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg . # Nays: None Motion carried. i CLAIMS PAID. for payment of the following claims as per Pre-List: Park Fund, $5,556.14; Art Center, $5,807.83; Park Construction $10,227.60; .Swimming Pool, $311.77; Golf Course, $13,687.95; Arena, $2,007.64; Gun Range, $106.00; Water Works, $17,794.45; Sewer Fund, $3,474.76; Liquor Fund,'$4,267.76; Construction, $1,074.04; Total, $222,280.36; and for confirmation of payment of the following claims: General Fund, $177,186.36; Park Fund, $1,467.75; Edina Art Center, $97.86; Park Construction, $225.00; Golf Course, $2,125.49; Recreation Center, $24.79, Gun Range, $12.54; Water Fund, $1,012.94; Liquor Fund, $216,926.02; Total, $339,078.75. Motion of Councilman Shaw was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt General Fund, $157,964.72; Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. No further business appearing, Councilman Richards' motion for adjournment was seconded by Councilman Shaw. Adjournment at 8:45 p.m. A#A cl City Clerk I ..