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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19780626_special206 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL 7:OO P.M. c JUNE 26, 1978 Edina City Council met in special session pursuant to due notice given. ing rollcall were members Courtney, Schmidt, Shaw and Mayor Van Valkenburg Answer- MORNINGSIDE AREA TREE AND LIGHTING CONTRACT WITH N.S.P. DISCUSSED. Mayor Van Valkenburg recalled that at the Regular Meeting of June 19, 1978, Council had continued the matters of boulevard trees and the Northern States Power Lighting contract for the Morningside area to this Special Meeting. Mr. Rosland reviewed the general policy proposed by the City, advising that every effort will be made to save each tree that was originally marked with green paint. He explained the possibility that the trees would be more apt to be blown down in a severe storm if the roots are cut, but that the City will try to narrow some streets and widen some boulevards to minimize this possibility. reviewed his discussion with Northern States Power Company officials during which he was told that N.S.P. could not consider replacing the system with underground wires unless the additional cost would be borne by the benefiting customers. It was pointed out that the system is in generally good condition, with approxi- mately 25 years of useful life remaining. Mr. Rosland advised that it would cost approximately $1,500 per lot adjacent to Morningside Road to remove the existing overhead line and replace it with an equivalent underground system. Additionally, each customer receiving service off of the line on Morningside Road would have to have an electrician rewire their service to accept the under- ground service lateral and install the meter outside the hohse. wiring satisfies the current National Electric Code standards, it is estimated that this would cost approximately $300 per home, with an additional cost of approximately $1,000 if the wiring were not up to code. Residents were also advised of an additional charge of $2.40 per month for the underground service. Council's attention was called to a tabulation of responses to a poll taken-from 50 to 60 homes in the area, which tabulation showed that most residents favored a four foot sidewalk and restricting parking to one side of the street only. Residents were advised that telephone lines will be installed underground >ecause Northwestern Bell already has conduit underground in the area. that he would check to see why Northern States Power could not run their lines in the existing conduit. authority to assess the installation of underground wiring against benefited property owners. Mr. John Maloney, 4014 Sunnyside Road, expressed concern about the number of poles in his block and was assured by Mr. Rosland that he would talk to N.S.P. about reducing the number. Mr. Lee Pertl, 4309 Morningside Road, objected to electric lines in front and behind his house. recalled that there would be a charge to change the service and that all neigh- bors would have to be agreeable to this charge. Ave., was told that the City has tried to control the spread of Dutch elm dis- ease through a sanitation program but had not used any attempts at chemical ~ control. In response to a question of Mr. Richard Novak, Mr. Rosland recalled that, if the city removes trees for construction, they will be replaced by the City with a 2% inch tree. He explained that if the tree is removed because of Dutch elm disease, it will fall under the general reforestation policy of the City. He added that people could buy and plant their own trees if they wish. Mr. Rosland emphasized that it would be the homeowners' responsibility to pay for any future damage to curbs and sidewalks which might be caused by tree roots. The Engineering Department recorded all requests concerning boulevard trees and agreed to do as residents wished in all cases. Following discussion, it was generally decided that a decision as to whether there should be sidewalks on ynn Avenue and on the West side of Crocker Ave. will be determined at a later date. Councilman Courtney's motion was seconded by Councilman Shaw, approving the following street widths: I Mr. Rosland also If their Mr. Rosland said 1 It was clarified that the Council does not have the Mr. Rosland Mr. Alden Stafford, $226 Grimes I Sunnyside Road - 28 feet, widening to 38 feet at France Ave. TJ. 44th Street - 30 feet, widening to 36 feet at Eton Place and to 40 feet a$ France Ave. Morningside Road - 30 feet, widening to, 34 feet adjacent to Edina Morningside Church Branson St. - 24 feet Littel St. - 24 feet W. 40th St. - 30 feet Eton Place - 28 feet W. 42nd Street - 30 feet, widening to 32 feet adjacent to Morningside School Alden Drive - 24 feet Crocker Ave. - 26 feet Curve Ave. - 25 feet Kipling Ave. - 30 feet 6/26/78 207 1 J Grimes Ave. - 32 feet South of W. 44th St., widening to 36 feet North of W. 44th Street, 26 feet between Morningside Rd. and W. 42nd Street and 30 feet North of W. 42nd St. Inglewood Ave. - 30 feet Lynn Ave. - 25 feet South of W. 42nd St., and 30 feet North of W. 42nd Street Monterey Ave. - 30 feet Natchez Ave. - 30 feet Oakdale Ave. - 26 feettapering to 24 feet South of Branson Ave. Scott Terrace - 24 feet Ayes : Courtney , Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. 12 N.S.P. LIGHTING CONTRACT FOR MORNINGSIDE AREA APPROVED. Mr. Rosland recalled that the Northern States Power Lighting Contract for the Morningside area had been continued from the last meeting so that it could be considered along with the trees and advised that N.S.P. proposes to remove 66 overhead Mercury street lights and install 72 100 Watt (N.S.P. owned) high pressure sodium custom resi- dential street lights and 25 150 watt high pressure sodium overhead street lights. Cost of the lights, $17,300 for the year 1978 and $5,865 for the year 1979, is proposed to be paid from Community Development Block Grant funds. In response to a question from a member of the audience, Mr. Hoffman advised that the high pressure sodium lights proposed are the same as used in other residential areas of the City. He advised a lady who lives on Branson St. that these lights would provide more illumination per standard than existing lights and that the lights would be approximately 300 feet apart as in areas around Braemar Park and Gleason Road. It was understood that Northern States Power Company would remove as many of the old poles as possible and replace them with the new standards. Mr. Hoffman showed slides of the type of lighting fixtures proposed to be used. Councilman Courtney's motion was then seconded by Councilman Shaw, authorizing the Mayor and Manager to enter into agreement with Northern States Power for installation of the new street lighting system, cost of which is to be paid from Community Development Block Grant funds. Ayes: Courtney, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Mot ion carried. MORNINGSIDE AREA GARBAGE COLLECTION DISCUSSED. Mr. Courtney advised that he and the City Sanitarian had both talked to Able Sanitation and had emphasized that service in the Morningside area must be improved. He added that Able Sanitation will move their large trucks during the day so that they are not in front of the same house for any extended period of time. Hall if they have any further problems. No formal action was taken. Residents were told to call City YOUTH ACTION FUNDING DISCUSSED. Mr. Bernhardson recalled that the matter of fund- ing for Youth Action had been continued from the meeting of June 19, 1978, for a definition as to how extensive the City's role would be in such a project. Bernhardson explained that Youth Action is seeking a municipal sponsor for a law Enforcement Assistance Act (L.E.A.A.) Grant under which the sponsiring agency would contribute a 10% match the first and second years and a 40% match the third year, and while the sponsoring municipality would receive a 5% reimbursement for administration. that the matter be continued to July 10, 1978, to investigage the matter of City responsibility for the Youth Action staff and for review by the City Attorney. Mr. Councilman Shaw's motion was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt Ayes: Courtney, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. LOIS SCHECHTER SUIT NOTED. Mr. Rosland advised Council that the City had been servce with a suit by Mrs. Lois Schechter. The matter has been referred to the insurance company and to the City Attorney. No formal action was taken. ,Cquacil was-advised sf a Notice of Claim .servFd,on the Clerk relative .to_ alleged-damage- CoL the Oscar Roberts Company on the weekend of May 26, 1978. insurance company and to the City Attorney. No further business appearing, Councilman Shaw's motion fbr adjournment was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. The matter has been referred to the No formal action was taken. - _- ._ Adjournment at 9:50 p.m. i Jh&.- City Clerk