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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19781016_regularMI NUTRS OF THE REGULAR MBl”I’1NG OF TIB EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL - OCTOBER 16, 1978 Answering rollcall were members Courtney, ‘Richards, Schmidt and Mayor. Van Valkenburg. Mrs. Helen IlcClelland, representing the Community Development and Planning Commis- sion, was present as was Mr. Homer Rinney of the Human Relations Commission and Mr. A. Charles Bredesen, 111, of the H.R.A. I MINUTES of the meeting of August 21, 1978, were approved as presented by motion of Councilwoman Schmidt, seconded by Councilman Richards. Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. UNITED ??ATIONS WEEK PROCLAMATION PRESENTED. the following United Nations Week Proclamation was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt and carried. PRO CLAMATION WHEREAS, since its founding in 1945, the United Nations has provided a continuing forum for discussion and efforts to resolve international issues that endanger the peace of the world; and WHESEAS, the United Nations has also been a leader in international humanitarian activities; and FdHEREAS, the United States has continued its active involvement in the United Nations for the past thirty-three years in order to take advantage of every possible oppor- tunity to achieve international peace, human rights ard human development; and wHER?ZAS, it is desirable for Minnesotans to be accurately informed about the broad range of activities of the United Nations; and WHEREAS, znnually since the founding of the United Nations, one day and one week have been set aside as United Nation’.s Day and United Nation’s Week throughout the Nation; and WEEREAS, the day and week of October 22, 1978, have been so designated; NOW, TI-IEREFORE, I, JAMES VAN VALKENBURG, Mayor or the City of Edina, do hereby declare Sunday, October 22, 1978, to be UNITED NATIONS DAY and the week of October 2-2, 1978, to be UNITED NATIONS WEEK in Edina, Minnesota, in recognition of the significance of the United Nations, and to call upon the citizens of the City of Edina, to give careful and critical thought to the present and future role of the Unit-ed Hat ions. mRR COMPANIES ZONING REQUEST CONTINUED. Affidavits :of Notice were presented %y the Clerk, approved as .to form and ordered placed on file. Being advised by Mr. Hughes tkat Rerr Companies has requested that the hearing be continued to November 6, 1978, Councilwonan Schmidt’s motion granting the continuance was seconded by Councilna Courtney. Councilman Richards’ motion approving . . Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. FRANK WISER REAL ESTATE COMPANY MPEAL OF BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADJUSTMENTS CON- TINUED. ordered placed on file. Company has asked that the hearing be continued to November 6, 1978, Councilwoman Schmidt’s motion granting the request was seconded by Councilman Richards. Affidavits of Notice were presented by the Clerk, approved as to form and Being advised by Mr. Hughes that Frank Kreiser Real Estate Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays:’ None Ifo tion carried. OASIS PETRO ENERGY CORPORATION FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AEIENDMENT APPROVED. Affi- davits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. an amendment to the overall development plan for Southdale Center to provide for the construction of a new gas station in the Southwest section of the Center -:adjacent to W. 69th Street. Mr. Hughes advised that Oasis Petro Energy Corpora- tion is proposing to remove the existing Daytons’ gas station and construct a self service faciiity . and that Planning Commission had recommended approval sub- ject to the following conditions-: of the plan; 2) That landscaping plans be modified, subject to approval by the staff; Street from France Ave. to Y6rk Avenue. does not know whether or not a sidewalk will be recommended for this location but that it believes that it is necessary to obtain an cssempnt which would be neces-’ Mr. Hughes presented the petition of Oasis Petro Energy Corporation for 1) That .a minor revision be made in the design 3) That a sidewalk easement be provided dong the Northerly side of W. 69th He clarified that, at this time, the staff ... < .. 10/ 1 B/ 78 I 283 sclry for possible future sidcwalk 'constructiqn. Mr. Jamcs Dale of Southdale Center said that Ilc is recommending to Equitable Life Assurance Company, the new owners of the property that an easement Eor the sidewalk be given and that he has no reason to think that the easement will not be granted. He requested that approval of the project by granted so that Oasis could proceed with the construction of their facility. Mr. Parker Anderson, representing Oasis Petro Energy Corporation, urged that the plan amendment be approved and said that he would assume the entire risk of proceeding with construction of the building, knowing that he would not ask for an Occupancy Permit until such time as the easement is granted to the City. Mr. Dale agreed that he would have no objection to such an understanding. Council- man Courtney then offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: - . RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Council that the application of Oasis Petro Energy Corporation for amendment to the overall development plan for Southdale Center be approved, subject to the condition that no Certificate of Occupancy be granted until the sidewalk easement is granted, and based on the understanding that Oasis Petro Energy Corporation is willing to run that risk; and ' BE IT FURTHER RESOLED that a new landscape plan be accepted by the staff before any construction starts. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Richards. Rollcall : Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Resolution adopted. COMMUXITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR YEAR V HEARING DATE SET. Mr. Hoffman, Councilman Richards' motion setting November 20, 1978, for hearing date for the Year V Comunity'Development Block Grant, was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. As recommended by Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. GENERAL REVENUE SHARING BUDGET APPROVED. Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Mr. Campbell presented the Revenue Sharing Budget for the Fiscal Year 1979. none had been received prior thereto. following Revenue Sharing Budget for 1979 was seconded by Councilman Richards: Affidavits of Notice were presented by the No comments were heard and Councilman Courtney's motion accepting the REVENUES Property Taxes $3,655.031 Service Charges/User Fees 1,095,052 Licenses and Permits 171,300 Fines and Penalties 99,500 Income from Other Governments 198,192 Federal Revenue Sharing 225,000 Total $6,361,075 Sales Taxes 9 17 ,.OOO EXPENDITURES GRS Funds Other Funds Total Education -0- Police $125,000 $1,371,763 $1,531,220 Fire 100,000 744,672 844,672 Roads/Transport/Public Works 1,775,850 Sewers / Sanitation 72,355 Libraries . -0- Parks/Recreation 762,655 Heal th/Ho spit als 160,263 Social Services/Welfare 21,450 General Administration 483,252 Debt Service 607,990 Reserve for Contingencies 101,368 To tal $225,000 $6,136;075 $6,361,075 . Financial Administration/ Rollcall : Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. --_ GRADER REPAIR APPROVED. Mr. Hoffman presented tabulation of one quotation submitted by General Tractor & Equipment Company in the amount of $1,200.00 for grader repair, advising that no other quote was available. authorizing the work by General Tractor & Equipment Company as recommended was Councilman Courtney's motion lo/ 16/78 seconded by Counci,woman Schmidt. Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkcnburg Nays: None Motion carried. I TREES FOR NURSERY STOCK PUR&ASE APPROVED. two bids for 330 trees to be planted in the City nursery showing Bailey's Nurseries, Inc., low bidder at $4,157.00 and Cole Nurseries at $4,377.25. Councilman Richards' motion for award to recommended low bidder, Bailey's Nurseries, Iac., was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Mr. Hoffman presented tabulation of ' l- Nays: None -- Moticn carried. Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Ms. Barbara Hughes who was to speak on the CLEAN AIR ACT DISCUSSION CONTINUED. Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977 did initely. No formal action was taken not appear and the matter was continued indef- .- TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 10, 1978, APPROVED. motion accepting Sections B and C of the Traffic Safety Committe Minutes of October Councilman Courtney's 10, 1978, and approving the recomnendation fox installation of STOP signs at.the intersections of Berne Circle and Olinger Road, Shannon Drive and Dewey Hill Road (South side), Tanglewood Court and Gleason Road and Stonewood Court at Gleason Road was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. TOWN TAXI RATE INCREASE APPROVED. Mr. Steven A. Harvey, President of Town Taxi Co., Inc., requesting an increase in the meter rate from 60c to 70c per mile. Mayor Van Valkenburg questioned tile neces- sity for Council to regulate taxi rates. Councilman-Richards' motion was then see- onded by Councilwoman Schmidt authorizing the increase in Town Taxi's rates to 70c per mile and directing the City Attorney to look into the possible repeal or amend- ment of the Taxi Ordinance. Council's attention was called to a letter from . Ayes:; Nays: None Motion carried. Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg .. BA-211 SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENT HEARING DATE SET. Councilman Richards offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: As recommended by Mr. Dalen, ~ RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR STREET IMPROVENENT NO. BA-2 I1 BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina,.Minnesota, as follows: 1. The Clerk and Engineer having calculated the supplemental assessment to be assessed for Street Improvement No. BA-211 which supplemental assessment was neces- sitated because of a miscalculation of front footage due to the placement of a house on one of the properties proposed to be assessed, for the Notice of Hearfng .form hereinafter recorded, and the amounts proposed to be assessed against the respective lots,'places and parcels of land within the districts affected by said improvement, and said proposed supplemental assessments have been filed with the Clerk, the same are hereby approved and the Clerk shall keep the.sanie on file in her office and open to public inspection pending hearings thereon as herein provided. 2. ing forms hereinafter contained, to pass upoil said proposed supplemental assessment and the Clerk's action in publishing notice of said hearing in the official news- paper %n accordance with law is hereby'approved. This Council shall meet at the time and place specified in the Notice of Hear- . -_ Notice being as follows: (Official Publication) HENNEPIN COLXTY , MIhVESOTA I NOTICE'OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR SUPPLEmNTAL ASSESSMENT FOR STREET IMPROVEFfENT NO. BA-2 11 EDIeA CITY COLJNCIL will meet at the City Hall, 4801 W. 50th Street, Edina, Minne- sota, on Monday, Novembe; 6, 1-978, at 7:OO p.m. to hear and pass upon all objections, if any, to the following proposed supplemental assessment. assessment is now on file in the office of the Edina City Clerk and-open to public inspection. Assessment on the following will be payable in ten equal installments Over a Period of ten (10)' years with interest on the entire assessment at the rate of 5% per annum from the date of the resolution levying the assessment to December 31, 1979. This supplemental . - 1. CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-211 Oik Lane from Grove Street South to cul-de-sac The area proposed to be assessed for said improvement is as follows: Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Lot 3, Block 2, Lot 4 except road, Block 2, Warden Acres, Austin Replat. 10/ l6/ 78 285 First paymc'nt of the assessment will be payable- with the taxes for the year 1979, collectible in 1980. To each subsequent installment will be added interest at the samc rate for one year on all unpaid installments. Tile owner of the property assessed for the above improvements may pay the whole of the assessment without interest to the City Treasure; on or before November 15, 1978, or make payment with accrued interest to the County Treasurer. Any owner may appeal the assess- ment to the District Court pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.081, by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or Clerk of the City of Edina within twenty (20) days after the adoption of the assessment by the City Council, and by filing such notice with the District Court within ten (10) days after service upon the Mayor or Clerk. Pursuant to-Minnesota Statutes, the City of Edina has adopted standards and guidelines for deferring special assessments against homestead property owned by persons 65 years of age or older for whom payment would be a hardship. obtain deferment, application must be filed with the City Assessor's office by the close of business on the last business day before the City Council Meeting set out in the first paragraph of this notice. application forms, please call or visit the City Assessor's office. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL. To For further information and Florence B. Hallberg City Clerk Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Courtney. Rollcall: Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van'Valkenburg Nays: None Resolution adopted. RAIN RESTAURANT ON-SALE BEER LICENSE APPROVED. Mr. Hoffman presented the applica- tion of Rain Restaurant, located in Southdale Cencer, for an On-sale Beer License, advising that the application had been approved by the Police and Health Depart- ments. No o5jections were heard. Councilman Richards, approving the license. Councilman Courtney's motion was seconded by Ayes: Courtney, Richards; Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. I GARBAGE AW RUBBISH RXMOVAL BIDS TO BE TAKEN. Mr. Hoffman advised Council that the contract for removal of garbage and rubbish for the Morningside area will be expiring and asked whether Council would like to have a hearing before Xorningside resider-ts to learn their desires as t,o whether the service should be continued as in the past. He recalled that a number of complaints had been received in regard to the service. Mr. Ron Ringling, 4238 Crocker Ave.,(urged that that no change 'De made in the service, stating that it is a real convenience to residents. He sug- gested that after the bid has been awarded, that letters be sent to residents advising them of the name of the carrier and any complaints should be made directly to the hauler without involving the City. Councilman Courtney recalled that at the tine of its annexation, Mr. Hyde had given Morningside residents the impres- sion that their garbage would conthue to be hauled away by one company. man Courtney's motion that alternate bids be taken for both once and twice a week pickup for award on November 20, 1978, was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Council- Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. Councilman Richards asked that a study be made to determine the amount of staff time expended on the Morningside area garbage problems and that cost be charged' back to the people who are using the service. WGO SCHUMEISTER SUIT NOTED. with a Notice of Claim relative.to an alleged accident involving Margo Schumeister. Council was advised that the Clerk had been served The matter has been referred to the insurance company and to the City Attorney. formal action was taken. No CONCRETE COST INCREASE AUTHORIZED FOR MORNINGSIDE SIDEJALKS. Mr. Hoffman advised Council that the Morningside area sidewalk improvement is being delayed by the current cement shortage and that there is a possibility of obtaining cement from out of town companies for an additional cost of approximately $2,500. that if the cement work is not completed this year, additional costs will be incurred for patching the work with blacktop resulting in additional costs. Courtney's motion authorizing the additional cost, with the understanding that the work be completed this fali W~S seconded by Councilman Richards. He explained Councilman Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, .Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. 10/ 16/78 )286 FAIRVIEW SOUTHDALE iIOSPTT T, BILT, 1)ISCIlSSED. to bill Fairview Soutlida1.e Hospital for time spent by the City at the time Indust- rial Development Bonds were being discussed. Mayor Van Valkciiburg rem nded the staff No formal action was taken. ORDINANCE NO. 1353 CONTINUED. Council's attention was called to a memorandum from Lt. Rleven of the Police Department requesting adoption of an ordinance which would provide for the regulation and licensing of physical culture and health services and clubs, reducing clubs and salons, massage parlors, sauna parlors, and escort services and licensing persons who perform massages and escort services. Swanson spoke of problems which exist in the City and urged the passage of the ordinance. In response to questions of the Council, Mr. Erickson pointed out that . the Council can regulate, but does not have the power to prohibit such businesses. Mayor .Van Valkenburg said that he did not believe that the proposed ordinance is strong enough. Councilman Richards suggested that the City should be able to pass an ordinance which would allow such health club& as the European Health Spa and Spa Petite, but which would prohibit other establishments which would be less reputable. Following considerable discussion, the City Attorney was requested to study the possibility of making the ordinance more restrictive. Chief . No formal action was taken. ORDINANCE NO. 1065 AND 1066 ADOPTED; SECOND READING WAIVED. Councilman Courtney offered the following ordinance for First Reading, with waiver of Second Reading and moved its' adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 1065 AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PROSTITUTION AND IMPOSING A PENALTY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: Section 1. Definitions. For .the purposes of this ordinance, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates other- wise. in sexual contact or sexual penetration. ably be construed as being for the purpose of satisfying sexual impulses:' (a) "Prostitution" means engaging or offering or agreeing to engage for hire :, (b) "Sexual contact" means any of the following acts, if the acts can reason- The intentional touching by a person of a prostitute's intimate parts; The intentional touching by a prostitute of another's intimate parts; In any of the cases above, the intentional touching of the clothing covering the inmediate area of the intimate parts. 1. 2. 3. (c) "Ssxual penetration" means sexual intercourse, cunnilingus, fellatio, anal intercourse, or any intrusion however slight into the genital or anal openings of a person's body by any part of another person's body or any object used for this purpose. Emission of semen is not necessary. (d) (e) Section 2. Acts Prohibited. (a) (6) (c) (d) No person shall intentionally direct, take, or transport another to a prostitute or place of prostitution for the purpose of engaging in prostitution. (e) of engaging in prositution. Section 3. Penalty. Any person violating this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, Section 4, its passage and publication. Motion for adoption of the ordinance was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. . Rollcall: "Prostitute" means a person who engages in prostitution. "Place of prostitution" means a house or other place where prostitution is practiced or from where prostitution is promoted. No person shall intentionally engage in prostitution. No person shall intentionally hire or offer or agree to hire another No person shall intentionally solicit for a prostitute. person to engage in prostitution. No person shall intentionally bring a prostitute to another for the purpose This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon .. Ayes : Courtney, Richards, Schmidt , Van Nays: None Ordinance adopted. ATTEST : .I Councilman Courtney then offered the f olloving ordinance for First Reading, with waiver of Second Reading and moved its adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 1066 AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARTICIPATING IN A DISORDERT,Y HOUSE: AND IPIPOS INC A PENALTY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, PIINMESOTA, ORDAINS: . 1 U / lh / 7 8 Section 1. Acts Prohibitcd. No person shall owii, lease, operate, maintain, 287 i reside in, visit or entice or attempt to entice another to reside in or visit, any building, or place with knowledge that unlawful sexual intercourse, prostitu- tion, lewd, lascivious or indecent acts, gambling, or the unlawful sale of intoxicating liqupr or non-intoxic.ating malt liquor or that the unlawful use, sale or keeping for sale of any controlled substance as defined in Minnesota Statutes Section 152.01, subdivision 4 oc'curs therein. Evidence of the general reputation of such a building or place as one where any of the.foregoing occurs shall be prima facie evidence of such knowledge. Section 2. a misdemeanor. Section 3. its passage and publication. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Penalty. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon Any person violating this ordinance shall be guilty of ' Rollcall: Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Nays: None Ordinance adopted. ATTEST : a sa P a < City Clerk 0 RELEASE OF UTILITY EASEMENT FOR BRAEMAR HILLS 9th AND 10th ADDITIONS CONTINUED. As recommended by Mr. Hoffman, Councilman Courtney's motion was seconded by Council- man Richards continuing the release of a utility easement for Braemar Hills 9th and 10th Addition unci1 November 6, 1978. e Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. F-RS & MECHANICS BANK EASEMENT AGREEMENT REVISED. Mr. Hoffman recalled that at the Council Meeting of July 17, 1978, the City-had agreed to allow Farmers & Mechanics Bank to install a canopy and footings in the easement area of the pro- perty at 6500 France Ave., which is owned by Edina Realty Company, with the under- standing that pneumatic tubing and wiring would be installed overhead. I He said that Farmers & Mechanics are now requesting to put their wires and tubing in a concrete trough to service the tellers in.the drive-in facility. archizect for Farmers & Mechanics Bank urged the Council to approve the request. for underground service, advising that the overhead system would not be as aestheti- cally pleasing. underground to correct some problem, Inore damage would be done to the wires'and tubing but that this has been weighed against the visual overhead obstruction. Erickson clarified that the Bexisting agreement allows the City to go in any time without notice in case of an emergency and repair pipes in the ground without any liability for any damage that might be done to the bank's facilities and that the bank would be responsible for any cost incurred to the City because of those faci- lities. Mr.'Erickson said that he could see no problems with the proposed agree- ment as long as the bank understands its responsibilities and additional liabil- ities. Councilman Richards' motion authorizing the revision of the agreement to install the wiring and tubes under ground was seconded by Councilman Courtney. Mr:David Schey, He said that the bank realizes that, should che City have to go . Mr. Rollcall : Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Abstaining: Schmidt Motion carried. OUTLOTS 1 AND 2, PAYTON COURT SECOND ADDITION ACQUISITION APPROVED. reminded that some years ago Outlots 1 and 2, Payton Court Second Addition, had Council was been on a list of Tax Forfeited Land and had been requested by the Ctty, but that because the State was not sure that the land would not be required for construc- tion of T. H. 100, the documents had never been filed. Councilman Courtney therewon offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING ACQUISITION OF TAX FORFEITED LAND BE IT FZSOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to file "Application for Government Subdivi- sion for Conveyance.of Tax-Forfeited Lands" for the following property to be used fqr roadway purposes: Outlots .1 and 2, Payton Court Second Addition except highway AND BE IT FURTHER 12ESOLVED that the Mayor and ldanager of this City be, and hereby are, authoriz'ed and directed to sign said application on behalf of the City of 10/ 16/78 288 Edina. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Richards. Rollcall : Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Buys: None Resolution adopted. RONATB L. RINGLING APPOINTED TO PLANNING AREA CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE. As recommended by Mayor Van Valkenburg, Councilwoman Schmidt offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City of Edina is cooperating with Hennepin County and thirty-six units of local government to constitute an Urban County under the provisions of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended in 1977; and WJBREAS, the Community Development Program regulations establish requirements for the provision of citizen participation; and WHEFZAS, Urban Hennepin County, in response to the program regulations, is estab- lishing five Citizen Advisory Committees, one within each Urban County Planning Area; and IJSEREAS, the Planning Area Citizen Advisory Committee's primary responsibility *is to review appropriately Community Development Block Grant Program issues within its member area; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby appoint Ronald' L. RiEgling to serve as a member on the Planning Area Citizen Advisory Committee which includes the City of Edina. ' Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Courtney. Rollcall: Ayes: Courtney, Richards , Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Resolution adopted. PURCHASE OF BOND RATINGS APPROVED. As recornended by Mr. Dalen, Councilman Court- ney's motion was seconded by Councilman Richards , .authorizing expenditure of bemeen $1,800 and $2,600 for purchase of bond ratings fromMoody's and Standard and Poor. . Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, VanValkenburg mays: None Notion carried. BIDS TO BE TAKEN FOR SS-342B and WM-326B. As recommended by Mr. Hoffman, Councilman Courtney offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: ESOLUTION APPROVING PUNS AND SPE.CIFICATIONS FOR PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR SANITARY SENER IMPROVEMENT NO. SS-342B AND WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT NO. WM-326B BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA: L. The plans and specifications for the proposed improvements set forth in the following Advertisement for Bids form, heretofore prepared by the City Engineer 2nd now on file in the office of the City Clerk'are hereby approved. 2. The Clerk shall cause to be published in the Edina Sun and Construction Bul- letin the following notice for bids for improvements: (Official Publication) CITY OF EDINA 4801 W. 50TH STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SANITARY SEWER AND WATERMAIN ItPROVElENT NO. SS-342B - IMPROVEMENT NO. TJM-326B BIDS CLOSE NOVEMBER 3, 1978 SEALED BIDS will be received and opened in the Council Chanibers in Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th Street at 11:OO a.m., Friday, November, 3, 1978, and the Edina City Council will meet at 7:OO p.m., Elonday, November 6, 1978, to consider said bids for the construction of Sanitary Sewer and Watermain. .and tied. These will be two bids The following are approximate quantities of major items: 248 L/F 8" V.C.P. . 1 Std. Manhole 245 L/F 1%'' Copper Watermain 3 Std. Curb Boxes and Stops Bids shall be in a sealed envelope with a statement thereon showing the work cov- ered by the bid. . 4801 W, 50th St., Edina, Mnnesota 55424, and may be mailed or submitted personally to the City Engineer. Bids should be addresseci to the City Engineer, City of Edina, Bids received by the City Engineer, either through the mail lo/ 16/78 . or by personal submission, aEter the time set for rcicciving them may be returned unopened. Work must be done as described in plans and specifications on file in the office of the City Clerk. (by check). Said deposit to be returned upon return of the plans and specifica- tions with a bona fide bid. No bids will be considered unless sealed and accom- panied by bid bond or certified check payable to the City Clerk in the amount of at least ten (10) percent of amount of base bid. The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids. BY ORDER OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL. Plans and specifications are available for a deposit of $25.00 Florence B. Hallberg City Clerk Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Richards. Rollcall : Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Resolution adopted. G OPEN SPACE AND PARK WJD PURCHASES REVIEWED. the use of bond proceeds for land acquistion 'for open space and parkland, and advised that there is still a balance of $210,000 in the fund. No action was Mr. Dalen presented a summary of taken. TRANSFER OF FUNDS APPROVED. As recommended by Mr. Dalen, motion was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt, to reimburse Lincoln Drive and Madson property land acquisition in the Rollcall : Ayes : Nays: None Motion carried. Courtney, Richards , Schmidt , Van Valkenburg Councilman Richards ' tke General Fund for amount of $121,910. CLAIMS PAID. for payment of the following claims as per Pre-List: Park Fund, $8,176.99; Edina Art Center, $4,128.32; Park Construction, $15,058.00; Swimming Pool, $583.58; Golf Course, $7,447.34; Recreation Center, $3,378.03; Gun Bange, $235.11; Water Fund, $21,046.48; Sewer Fund, $97,288.73; Liquor Fund, $140,079.17; Construction Fund, $130,501.78; IBR Fund, $358,446.00; Total, $958,663.62. Motion of Councilman Richards was seconded by Councilman Courtney General Fund, $172,294.09; Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Motion carried. . Rays : None. . *. No further business appearing, Councilman Richards' motion for adjournment was seconded by Councilman Courtney. Adjournment at 9:40 p.m. &- L, City Clerk I' -- .