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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19790115_regular34 MlNLJTES OF THE REGULAR MISETING 017 THE EDINA CITY COUNCIT, IIELD 1\11' CITY HALL JANUARY 15, 1979 Answering rollcall were members Uredesen, Richards, Schmidt and Mayor Van Valken- burg. Planning Commission and Eir. Ray O'Connor of the Human Relations Commission. Present also were Mrs. Helen McClelland of the Community Development and NINUTES'of January 8, 1979, were approved as corrected by motion of Councilwoman Schmidt, seconded by Councilman Bredesen, that Councilman Courtney's motion relat- ive to the donation of a bus by Farmers & Eiechanics Bank (on page 24 of this Min- utes Book) be corrected to read that "the City accept with thanks the contribution of Farmers 6 liechanics Bank of a van to be used for senior citizens and handi- capped people and other City uses, with the understanding that the City will use volunteers to drive the vehicle and that the bank understands that the vehicle may not be in constant use". were corrected to read that negotiations are continuing on the - use of the property, rather than on the purchase. I Minutes regarding the Morningside School property Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: Eone Notion carried, MRS. LOIS COON RECOGNIZED BY COUNCIL. to Hrs. Lois Coon mittee and as Chairman of the Edina Citizens Safety Council. A Certificate of Recognition was presented for her selfless efforts as a member of the Traffic Safety Com- JOHN J. VELIE APPEAL FROM BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADJUSTMINTS DECISION CONTINUED. Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. As requested by Mr. Velie, Councilman Bredesen's motion was sec- onded by Councilwoman Schmidt, continuing the hearing until February 5, 1979, on variances for pzoperty located at 4300-4302 Valley View Road. Bredesen, Richards , Schmidt , Van Valkenburg Ayes : Nays: None Motion carried. SUPERAMERICA APPEAL FROM BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADJUSTMENTS DECISION DENIED. Mr. Bighes recalled.that the appeal of Superamerica from the Board of Appeals and Ad- justaients decision €or approval of a driveway setback variance for Lot 2, Block I, Enroth's First Addition (5205 Vernon Ave.) had been continued from December 4, 1978, as requested by Superamerica. Mr. Hughes advised that Superamerica is pro- posing to remove its single pump island and replace it: with two rows of pump islands covered by a canopy. be reduced in size and the small landscaped area adjacent to the service road is proposed to be eliminated. The proposed construction would cover the five foot setback area required by City ordinance between all commercial drive aisles and the street right-of-way line. Mr. Hughes advised that the Board of Appeals and Adjustments had denied the variance in view of the fact that the property is already a non-conforming site that the staff has recommended be upgraded, and not reduced in conformity, that any hardship for Superamerica is self -imposed, that conformance to the ordinance is easily possible and that the lack of adequate landscaping in ihs area of the proposed variance will be detrimental to the public welfare. Mr. John Hokanson, 5904 Code Ave., Engineering Manager for Superamerica, presented a drawing of the proposal, advising that cars are stacking up during peak hours and that the proposed larger drive would allow manguvering space to alleviate this con- gestion. many customers leave their cars to shop while parking at the punip island. In response to a question of Councilman Bredesen, Nr. Leon Felmeyer of Superamerica said that it would be very difficult to landscape the strip adjacent to the drive-. way because the removal of snow and salty snow would be too hard on any plantings. He clarified that trees and low evergreens are proposed to be planted in the green area in the rear of the site and that it would be too costly to tear down the building and construct another. Mr. James Coon of Superamerica concurred with Mr. Felmeyer's comments and added that the site was adequate at the time it was built but that it is not adequate to serve customers at the present time, much less for any possible future increase in business. Elr. Richard Weigal, repres- enting the Fred Watson Company, owner of the Typhoon Car Wash and Mr. Steak, objected that the proposed construction would cause additional congestion for the site. provide additional parking spaces. believe that a variance should'be granted simply because of the growth of a business. Richards then moved that the appeal from the Board of Appeals and Adjustments decision be denied. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. He explained that the sidewalk in front of the building will He explained further that Superamerica is a convenience shop and that - He added that Mr: Steak would also like to reduce its green area so as to Nayor Van Valkenburg said that he did not Stating that he sees nothing to substantiate a hardship, Councilman 1/15/74 35 Rollcall: Ayes: Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: Notion carried. Bretlesen, who said that he did not believe that granting the variance would make any difference in the attractiveness of the site. .. KMSP-TV APPaAL YROr.1 BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADJUSTMENiS DhCISIOJS CONTINUED. Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. of Appeals and Adjustments decision denying the request of KEiSP for a 100 foot antenna tower height variance to permit construction of a 150 foot high antenna tower. Mr. Hughes advised that the proponents presently have microwave trans? mission from Edina to the Foshay Tower, which is relayed to Shoreview but that the additional height of the tower is now necessary because of the construction of the Pfllsbury Building in the Minneapolis loop. Mr. Hughes referred to a report which has just been received from Dr. John Dubois and recommended that the hearing be continued to February 26, 1979, so that the Council and -KMSP-TV officials would have an opportunity to study Dr. Dubois' report. TV, also requested an opportunity to study the report. that fhe hearing be continued as recommended by Xr. Hughes was seconded by c&nci1- woman Schmidt . Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. Mr. Hughes presented the appeal of DISP Television from a Board Mr. Don Swartz, Manager of KMSP- Councilman Richards'motion . UNITED PROPERTIES/TWIN CITY FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN APPEAL FROM BOARD OF AJ%"PALs - AND ADJUSTPIENTS DECISION CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 26, 1979. Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Being advised by Mr. Hughes that the proponents had requested that their appeal from the Board of Appeals and Adjustments decision denying a sign variance for property at 3400 W. 66th Street be continued, Councilwoman Schmidt's motion continuing the hearing until February 26, 1979, was seconded by Councilman Bredesen. Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, 'Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. AIJARD OF BIDS FOR RADIOS FOR CITY TRUCKS CONTINTJED TO FEBRUARY 5, 1979. mended by Mr. Rosland, Councilwoman Schmidt's motion continuing award of bids for radios for City trucks until February 5, 1979, was seconded by Councilman Richards. As recom- Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. AWARD OF BIDS FOR TRACY LIFT STATION REPLACENBNT PUMP CONTINUED. As recommended by Mr. Rosland, Councilwoman Schmidt's motion continuing award of bids for the Tracy Ave. Lift Station replacement pump until February 5, 1979, was seconded by Councilman Richards. Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. POLICE SEDANS PURCHASE APPROVED. Mr. Rosland presented tabulation-of three bids for five Police sedans showing Superior Ford at $31,215.00, Win Stephens Buick at $32,651.10 and Malkerson Motors at $33,387.20. not been satisfied with the smaller cars and now recommend purchase of high per- performance c2rs which will pick up speed more quickly and added that the police officers are too large to fit comfortably in the smaller cars. Chief Swaason explained that bids of Superior Ford and Win Stephens Buick failed to meet specifications on carburetor, leg room, axle ratio,.tires and rims and that Halkerson Motors was the only Oldsmobile dealer to bid. . As recommended by Mr. Rosland, Councilman Richards' motion for award to Malkerson Motors was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. He advised that the Police have Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt Nays : Van Valkenburg Motion carried. .. DUMP TRUCK WITH BOX RID AWARDED. Mr. Rosland presented tabulation of four bids received for one dump truck with box. Tabulation showed G.M.C. Truck Centkr low bidder at $17,332.46, Boyer Ford Truck at $17,919.18, International Harvestor at $18,091.55 and Superior Ford at $18,949.00, advising that $ow bidder does not meet engine and fuel tank requirements as set forth in the City's specifica- tions. award to recommended bidder, lioyer Ford Truck. Councilwoman Schmidt's motion was .seconded by Councilman Bredesen for 1/15/79 (36 Ayes: Nays: None Motion carried. Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt , Van Valkenburg HILL$ TON PICKUP PU1:CHASE AUTHORI',ED. bids received for one-half ton pickup showing Midway Ford low bidder at $5,397.00, Superior Ford at $5,418.00, Boyer Ford Trucks at $5,499.22; Plalkerson' Motors at $5,510.07 and G.M.C. Truck Center at $5,561.82. Councilwoman Schmidt's motion for award to recommended low bidder, Midway Ford, was seconded by Councilman Bredesen. Elr. Rosland presented tt5ulation of five a Ayes: Bredesen, Xichards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. 3/4 TON VANS PURCHASE AUTHORIZED. Mr. Rosland presented tabulation of four bids for one cargo van and one van with windows all around. Tabulation for the cargo van showed Boyer Ford Trucks .low bidder at $6,025.58, Superior Ford at $6,220.74, and Nidway Ford at $6,627.00. around showed Boyer Ford Trucks low bidder at $6,661.60, Superior Ford at $6,742.74 and Midway Ford at $7,177.00. Councilman Richards' motion for award to recommended low bidder, Boyer Ford Trucks, in both cases was seconded by Council- man Bredesen. Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Notion carried. Tabulation of bids for the van with windows all COMPACT C4RS TO BE REBID. As recommended by Mr. Rosland, Councilwoman Schmidt's motion rejecting all bids for compact cars and that the cars be rebid was seconded by Councilman Richards. Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion- carried. STORM WINDOWS FOR WEST SIDE OF CITY HALL AUTHORIZED. Mr. Rosland presented a quotation of $1,777.40 from N.C.A., Inc. for storm windows for the West side of the City Hall, advising that other inexpensive methods of providing additional protection did naL meet the Fire Code. motion approving purchase of storm windows for the West side of the building was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Following discussion, Councilman Bredesen's Ayes : Bredesen, Richards , Schmidt; Van Valkenburg Nays: None Notion carried. TRAFFIC SAFETY COBITTEE MINUTES OF JANUARY 9, 1979, REVIEWED. Councilman Rich- ards offered the following resolutions and moved their adoption as recommended in Section A of the Traffic Safety Committee Minutes of January 9, 1979: W33EREAS, the City of Edina will be expending Municipal State Aid Funds on the improvement of Valley View Road from St. Johns Ave. to Oaklawn Avenue; and LEIEREAS, the improvement does not conform to the approved minimum standards as previously adopted for such Municipal State Aid Street and approval of the proposed construction as a Nunicipal State Aid Street project must, therefore, be condi- tioned upon certain parking restrictions ; and WHEREAS, the extent of these restrictions would be a necessary prerequisite to the approval of this construction as a Municipal State Aid project in the City has been determined; NOW, THEREFORE, B.E IT RJISOLVED that parking on the above mentioned street be restricted so that no parking is permitted on the North side of Valley View Roac! from St. Johns Avenue to Oaklawn Avenue. RESOLUTION RESOLUTION T.MWAS, the City 0.f Edina will be expending Bfunicipal State Aid Funds on the improvement of Parklawn Avenue from Gallagher Drive to W. 76th Street; and WHEREAS, the improvement does not conform to the approved minimum standards as previously adopted €or such Nunicipal State Aid Street' and approval of the proposed construction as a Municipal State Aid Street project must, therefore, be condi- tioned upon- certain parking restrictions; and TTHEREAS, the extent of these restrictions would be a necessary prerequisite to tfie-. approval of this construction 8s a Municipal State Aid project in the City has Seen determined; NOW, THERGFORE, BE IT RESOLVXD that parking on the above mentioned street be restricted so that no parking is permitted on the South side and the East side of Parklawn Avenue from Gallagher Drive to W. 76th Street. Motion for adoption of the resolutions was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. .. . 1/15/79 I 37 Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Van Vallcenburg Nays: None Resolutions pdopted. Councilman Richard's motion accepting the remainder of the rraffic Safety Committee Minutes yas then seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Ayes : Nays: None Motion carried. Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg STOREFRONT/YOUTH ACTION BUDGET INCREASED TO $17,500. Mayor Van Valkenburg recalled that, during the 1979 Budget Hearings, Council had allocated $14,500 to Storefront! Youth Action, denying their request for $17,500 because it was felt that Edina was paying a disproportionate share in view of the fact that no: pap-ent is.e:;pected to be received from Eden Prairie. Council was reminded that, following the Council's budget action, the Mayor sent letters relative to Youth Action tb the cities of Richfield, Bloomington and Eden Prairie id that Richfield now pays $22,000 for 1979 and Bloomington pays $19,000 toward a total Youth Action budget of $220,000. Inasmuch as Eden Prairie declined to participate financially at this time, Youth Action no longer provides any service in Eden Prairie, but does counsel some Eden . Prairie residents on a referral basis at its Edina and Richfield locations. Mrs. Sue Bonhoff and Mr. Steve Lepinski, Director of Storefront/Youth Action, appeared to request that the Council increase .the budget of Youth Action to $17,500. Council general1y.concurred that Edina residents should not have to pay more than their proportionate share for Storefront/Youth Action and requested that Mr.'Lep- inski send periodic reports and requests for funds to the City of Eden Prairie in an attempt to recover some payment for services to Eden Prairie residents. woman Schmidt then offered the following resolution and mved its adoption: . , Council- RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council authorizes the payment of an additional $3,000, for a total of $17,500, tb Storefront/Youth Action from the 1973 Budget. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Richards. Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None .Resolution adopted . ANNUAL PEOPLEMAKING REPORT PRESENTED. Mr. Ray O'Connell of the Human Relations Commission, in the absence of Mrs. Katherine Sehlin, presented. a report of the 1978 Peoplemalcing Week and Workshop and complimented the committee on obtaining. an excellent program. hoped to advertise in the Minneapolis Star and Tribune next year to increase the exposure of the program. . No formal action was taken. YEAR V HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN AND COMMUNITY BLOCK GRANT REQUESTS APPROVED. Hughes presented a copy of the application for the Year V Community Development Block Grant program and the Housing Assistance Plan and noted that this application included the Momingside School project , special assessment relief, housing rehab- ilitation, handicapped access to City Hall and Comprehensive Plan preparation as was approved'at prior hearings. Councilwoman Schmidt thereupon offered the follow- ing resolution and moved its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Council that the City Planner be and is hereby authorized to submit Year V Housing Assistance Plan and Application for Community Block Grant Funds. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Bredesen. He thanked the Council for its support and said that it is Mr. RES OLUT ION Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Resolution adopted. , BOARD OF APPEALS AND A~JUSTMENTS PROCEDURE REVISION REFERRED TO CITY .ATTORNEY. Mr. Rosland presented' his recommendation for reorganization of the Board of Appeals and Adjustments in which he suggested that the Board be comprised of five members, with three people comprising a quorum. He recommended that no Council member serve on the Board and that the Board meet two times a month. Mr. Rosland further recom- mended that mailed notice only be required .and that meeting dates be established so that matters coxe before Council in the shortest posslble time after an appeal has been made. It was also recommended that any time Council action is needed, a particular matter rieed not go to the Board of Appeals and Adjustments,at all and that any time variances are required as a part of Council action, it should be understood thac these variances become a condition of Council's approval. The Mayor emphasized also that any time a staff member disagrees with a decision, he also should have the right to appeal. Mr. Erickson concurred that recommendations -J 1/15/79 I made by the Maimger and Council meet State Statute requirements, whereupon Council- man Richards' motion that the City Attorney be instructed to draft an ordinance amLndment which would streamline procedures under the Board oI. Appeals and Adjust- meiits, was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. I Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Notion carried. I PLAYGROUND EQTJIPMENT UPGRADING REQUESTED. staff upgrade playground equipment. joint meeting with the Park Board. No formal action was taken. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL CHAIRElAN APPOINTMENT DISCUSSED. ' Mayor Van Valkenburg advised that he had beeii requested to back Mr. Charles Weaver for Chairman of the Metro- politan Council. Council generally concurred that no recommendation should be made inasmuch as there is more than one qualified'candidate running for the appoint- ment. No formal action was taken. Councilman Bredesen requested that the The Mayor said that this will be taken up in' LEAGUE OF ETlNNESOTA CITIES CONVENTION PROGRAM DISCUSSED. Nr. Rosland advised. Council that he is serving on the League o€ Minnesota Cities Planning Committee for the June Convention which will be held at Radisson South, and requested that - Council advise him of any particular program'which they would find of benefit. action was taken. No SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR APPOINTED. As recom- mended by the Mayor, Councilwoman Schmidt offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: . BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that J. N. Dalen is hereby designated as a Director of the Suburban Rate Authority and Rus- sell C. Hedlund is hereby designated to serve as- Alternate Director of the Sub-. - urban Rate Authority for the year 1979 and until their successors are appointed. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Richards. RESOLUTION Rollcall: Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Resolution adopted . EALTH SERVICES GRANT AGREEbIENT WITH HENEPIN COUNTY APPROVED. the Community Health Services agreement between the City and Hennepin County, and moved its adoption: - BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Council' that the Mayor be and is hereby author- ized to enter into Agreement No. 90049 with Hennepin County for the provision of 1. Community Realth Services. Motion for adoption of the resolution I;v-as Seconded by Councilwomaa Schmidt. As recommended by ).. Mr. Rosland, Councilman Bredesen offered the following resolution, approving .. RESOLUTION Rollcall : hyes : Bsedesen, Richards, Schmidt , Van Valkenburg N2ys: None Resolution adopted. STORr'l SEWER NO. P-ST.S-161 HEARING DATE SET. As recommended by Mr. Hoffman, Councilwoman Schmidt offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ET STORM SEWER INPROVEMENT AND APPURTENANCES NO. P-ST .S-161 The City Engineer, having submitted to the Council a preliminary report as to I 1. the feasibility of the proposed Storm Sewer 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 shal1,meet on Monday, February 5, 1979, at 7:OO p.m. in the Edina City Hall, to consider in public hearing the views of all persons interested in said improveinent. 3. place and purpose'.of said meeting to be published in the official newspaper onse a week for two successive weeks, the second of which publication Is to be not legs than three days from the 'dnte of said meeting, and to mail Eotice to all affected properties in substantially the following form: The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of the time, 1.1 15 I79 (Official Publication) CITY OF EDINA EDTNA, MINNESOTA 55424 4801 W. 50TH STREET ' 39 f .NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEhRING STORM SEWER IbPROVEMENT NO. P-ST.S-161 EDINA CITY COUNCIL will meet at the Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th Street, Febru- ary 5, 1979, at 7:OO p.m. to consider the following proposed improvement to be constructed under the authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429. The approximate cost of said improvement is estimated by the City as set forth below: ESTIPATED COST STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. P-ST.S-161 $387,438.36 The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the STORM SEWER, Improvement No. P-ST.S-161, includes all the area commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 20, Block 10 South Harriet Park Add'n., Thence Easterly along the North line of said Lot 20 a distance of 60'; Thence Southerly parallel to and 60' East of the * East line of Wooddale Ave, to the South line of Lot 18, Block 11, South Harriet Park Add'n; Thence East to the Southeast corner of said Lot 18; Thence Southerly to the Southeast corner of Lot 11, Block 11, South Harriet Park Add'n; Thence Easterly 62 feet along the North line of W. 56th Street; Thence Southwesterly to a point in the North line of Lot 8, Block 2, Colonial Square.Add'n, said point being 76' East of the Northwest corner' thereof; Thence Southerly, Southeasterly and Easterly thru the center of Lots 8 thru 3, Block 2, Colonial Square to the East line of said Lot 3; Thence Southerly along the East line of said Lot 3 to the North line of Lot 9, Colonial Grove Add'n; Thence Westqr3y along the North line of said Lot 9 a distance of 35'; Thence Southerly at right angles a distance of 70'; Thence Southwesterly to the Southwest corner of said Lot 9; Thence South- erly along the West line of Lot 10, Colonial Grove Add'n. a distance of 30' South of the Northwest corner thereof; Thence Southeasterly to a point 65' East of the West line and 52.5' North of the South line of said Lot 10; Thence Southerly to a point in the South line of Lot 11, Colonial Grove Add'n. said point being 65' East of the Southwest corner thereof; Thence Southeasterly to the Southeast corner of Lot 12, Colonial Grove Add'n; Thence Easterly along the South 1in.e of said Lot 12 and the South.line of Lot 21, Colonial Grove 2nd Add'n. to the center line of Oaklawn he. extended North; Thence Southerly along the Northerly extension of the center line of Oaklawn Ave. to the South line of W. 58th Street; Thence West- erly to a point in the North line of Lot 24, Block 3, Fairfax Addition said point being 67' West of the East line of said Lot 24;. Thence'Southerly to a point in the South line of Lot 16, Block 3, Fairfax Add'n. said point being 67' West of the East line of said Lot 16; Thence Westerly to the Southwest corner of Lot 9, Block 4, Fairfax Add'n; Thence Southerly along the.center of Block 4,'Fairfax Add'n. and its extension to the center line of W. 59th Street; Thence Northwesterly to a point in the South line of Lot 13, Block 5, Fairfax Add'n. said point being 40' West of West of the Southeast corner of said Lot 13; Thence Northwesterly to the Northwest corner of Lot 16, Block 6, Fairfax Addition; Thence Southwesterly,to the Southwest corner of Lot 12, Block 7, Fairfax Addition; Thence Westerly along the North line of 14. 59th Street to the center line of Ashcroft Ave.; thence Southerly along the center line of Ashcroft Ave. to the centerline of W. 60th Street; thence Southwest- erly to the Southeast corner'of Lot 5, Block 2, Virginia Ave. Addition; Thence Westerly to the Southwest corner of said Lot 5; Thence Southerly along the East line of Lot 12, 3lock 2, Virginia Ave. Addition to the Southeast corner of said Lot 12; Thence Westerly to the Southwest corner of said Lot 12; Thence Westerly to the Southeast corner of Lot 5, Block 1, Virginia Ave. Addition; Thence Westerly to the Southwest corner of said Lot 5; Thence North along the West line of said Lot 5 to the Southeast corner of Lot 12, Block 1, Virginia Ave. Addition; Thence Westerly to the Southwest corner of said Lot 12; Thence Northwesterly to a point in the East line of Lot 2, Block 1, Code's First Add'n. said point being 10' South of the Northeast corner of said Lot I; Thence Northerly along the East line of said Lot'2 and its extension to the North line of Id. 60th Street; Thence West along the North line of W. 60th Street to the East Right of Way line of State Hwy. 100; Thence North along the East Right of Way line to the Northwest corner of Lot 8, Block 2, School Manor Addition; Thence Northeasterly to a point on the West line of Lot 4, Block 2, School Manor Addition said point being 40' South Of the Northwest corner thereof; Thence East parallel to the North line of said Lot 4; Thence Northeasterly to the Northeast corner of said Lot 4; Thence Northeast- erly to the Northwest of corner of Lot I, Block 1, School Manor; Thence North on an'extension of the East Xine of Ruth Drive, a distance of 300'; Thence North- westerly to a point 700' North of the centerline of W. 59th St. and 235' East of the East Right of Way line of State Highway 100; Thence West parallel to the center line of W. 59th St. to the East Right of Way line of State Highway 100; Thence North along the East Right of Way line of State Highway 100 to a point 115' South of the North line of Lot 3, Block 1, Golf Terrace Heights; Thence . P- F . F- 5 a I ' ': 1/15/79 -I Northeasterly to the Northeast co^rncr of said Lot 3; Thence Northwesterly to ~1 point 270' North of the South line and 170' East of the West line of 'Section 18, Tormship 28, Range 24; Thence Eact. parallel to the South 1inex.f S.18, T. 28, R. 24 a distance of 1340'; .Thence South 270' to the Northwest corner of Lot 7, Block 3, Hansen and -Parks 1st Addition; Thence South along the West line of said Lot 7 a distance of 60'; Thence East 60' So&h of and parallel to the North line of Hansen and Parks 1st Addition to the East line of Lot 1, Block 1, Hansen and Parks 1st Addition; Thence Northeasterly to point of beginning. .. Florence B. Hallberg City Clerk -Hotion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Richards. Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Resolution adopted. PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET FOR VARIOUS FRANCE AVENUE INPROVI3fENTS. Mr. Hoffman, Councilman Richards offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: As recommended by RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON CONCRETE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT NO. P-S-25 TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTE~S IMPROVEMENT NO. P-TS-5 CONCXETE PAVING IMPROVEMENT NO. P-B-89 AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS 1; ";he City Engineer, having submitted to the Council a preliminary report as to 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, February 5, 1979, 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. a week for two successive weeks, the second of which publication is to be not less properties in substantially the following form: (Official Publication) CITY OF EDINA 4801 W. 50TH STkEET EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City 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 c. than three days from the date of said meeting, and to mail notice to all affected I GRADING, DRAINAGE, CONCRETE PAVING, TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEMS, RE-DECKING BRIDGE, CONCRETE SIDEWALK AND OTHER RELATED IMPROVENENTS (France Avenue from Crosstown Highway 62 to West 70th Street EDINA CITY COUNCIL will meet at the.Edina City Hall on Monday, February 5, 1979, at 7:OO p.m. to consider the following proposed improvements to be constructed under the authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429. The approximate cost of said improvements iire estimated by the City as set forth below: TOTAL CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATED COST $2 , 189,434.10 EDINA SHARE: CONCRETE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT NO. P-S-25 TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEMS IIPROVEMENT NO. P-TS-5 CONCRETE PAVING IMPROVEMENT NO. P-B-89 AND RELATED IMP ROVEtfENTS $ 374,302.40 The area proposed to be assessed for part of the costs of the improvements includes France Avenue from 62nd Street Crosstown Highway to W. 70th St. Lot 2, Cassins Outlets; Lot A, R.L.S. 1234; Lot C, R.L.S. 1455; Lot G, R.L.S. 432;.Lot A, R.L.S. 1171;.Lot 1, Block 1, Southdale Office Park; Lot 4, Block 2, . Southdale Office Park, 2nd Addition; Outlot 2, Southdale Office Park; Parcel 3240, Section 30, T, 28, R, 24, Lot 1, Block 1, South Office Park First Add'n; Lot 2, Block 1, Replat of Lot 2, Block I, South Office Park, 1st Add'n; Parcel I 3235, Sec. 30, T.28, R. 24. -_ _. . Florence B. Hallberg City Clerk Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Bredesen. Rollcall : Ayes : Nays: None Resolution adopted . . Bredesen, Richa'rds, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg 1/15/79 The Council and members of the audience then adjourned to the Conference Room at 8:40 p.tr,. for the remainder of thc meeting. - LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES POLICIES AND LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM FOR 1979-19 80 . DISCUSSED. Council revidwed brief.ly the proposed Policies and Legislative Pro- gram for 1979-1980 dev&ped by the League of Minnesota Cities. ager was requested to summarize each item in the Legislative Program for Council consideration before the next meeting. The City Man- CHmfBER OF COMMERCE LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST NOTED. Council was reminded that the Edina Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a Legislative Breakfast on January 20, 1979, at 8:OO a.m. at the First Edina Bank. No action was taken. BOARD AND COMFIISSION APPOINTMENTS MADE. As recommended by Mayor Van Valkenburg, Councilwoman Schmidt's motion was seconded by Councilman Richards confirming the following board and comission member appointments : Planning Commission - Mrs. Helen McClelland and Mr. Dav-id T. Runyan for terms of office to run until February 1, 1982; Board of Appeals and Adjustments - Messrs. Frederick Hauser, Michael Lewis, Clark L. Miller, David Runyan and Willis F. Shaw (with all members of the Community Development and Planning Commission to serve as alternates to Mr. Runyan); Building Construction Appeals Board and Energy Commission - Messrs. Bruce C. Berme1 and A. Thomas Wurst for terms of . office to run until February 1, 1982.; Human Relations Commission - Mr. Geoffrey S. Workinger, for a term of office to run until February 1, 1981, and Messrs.Richard Mahoney and Raymond O'Connell for terms of office to run until February 1, 1982; South Hennepin Human Services Council - Mmes. June Schmidt and Sally Tang for terms of office to run until February 1, 1981, and Dr. J. Sabin Swenson for a term of office to run until February 1, 1980; Edina Recycling Commission - Mrs. Ardythe Buerosse and Mr. Robert Reid for terms of office to run until February 1, 1980, and Mrs. Virginia Bodine and Mrs. Nancy Grimsby for terms of office to run until February 1, 1981; Heritage Preservation Board - Mmes. Maryanne Herman and Betty Paugh and Messrs. Thomas Martinson and Frank A. Thorpe for terms of office to run until February 1, 1981; Traffic Safety Committee - Mrs, Alison Fuhr as the Edina Citizens Safety Council Representative; The Edina Foundation - Mr. Clyde Hegman for a term of office to run until June 8, 1979; Cable TV Commission - Mr. Charles Freeberg of the H.R.A., Mr. William W. Lewis from the Oommunity Development and . Planning Commission, Mr. Ray O'Connell of the Human Relations Commission, Mr. Fred- erick S. Richards of the City Council and Mrs. Virginia Shaw of the Park Board; Urban Hennepin County Planning Area Citizens Advisory Committee - Mr. Ronald Ringling with Mr. Mark Bernhardson as alternate. Community Development and . Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. It was informally decided that the Park Board consider the possibility of having the' Art Center Committee function as a Sub-committee of the Park Board. No formal action was taken. COUNCIL/COMMISSIONS LIAISON ANNOUNCED. Mayor Van Valkenburg announced that Council members would serve as liaison with the various committees and commissions as follows: Park Board, Heritage Preservation Board, Recycling Commission, Councilman Courtney; Community Development and Planning Commission, Board of Appeals and Adjustments, Building Construction Appeals Board and Energy Commission, Councilman Richards; South Hennepin Human Services, Art Center, Board of Health, Councilwoman Schmidt ; Human Relations Commission ,and the Hoxsilig ani! '?edevelopment 3xthor'ity , Councilman Ptr'edesen. NO formal action was taken. . COUNCIL OBSERVANCE OF POLTCE PATROL RECOMMENDED. Councilwoman Schmidt advised that she had drivzarmnd with a P\slice patrol car one night and recommended that other members of the Council also take advantage of this opportunity. Chief Swanson will make any arrangements necessary. No formal action was taken. CABLE T.V. MEET= wiil be held on February 1, 1979, 'at the MinneapoJis Public Library. Mr. Campbell urged'that the Council aFtend. No formal action was taken. SNOW GATE PROMOTION TO BE INTESTIGATED. GY 6e coatacthg .otherm~nicipziities for the sale of thk Council should discuss. conyensation and Skfision of royalties. COUNCIL PICTURES TO BE -- $%LIE SUITABLE FOR FRAMING. that: some of the pictures received of former Council members have not been of good quality, it was informally decided that funds be expended to bring all of the pictures to acceptable standards before framing then for display in the City Hall foyer. time. No formal action was taken. Council was advised that Mr. Adam Batko, gate and that No action was taken. e Being advised by Mr. Rosland Council members were requested to submit their pictures at this 1 / 151 79 .. -4. . * -{ ‘42 1 CLAIMS PAID. for payment of the following claims as per Pre-List: Park Fund, $5,006.70; Edina Art Center, $469.94; Swimming Pool, $95.95; Golf Course, . Sewer Rental, $112,452.85; Liquor Fund, $98,568.33; Total; $280,604.81. Motion of Councilwoman Schmidt wa’s seconded by Councilman Richards 6 General Fund, $46,881.94; . $770.66; Reereation Center, $10,382.83; Gun Range, $12.00; Water Works, $5,963.58; Ayes: Nays: None Notion carried. Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg ’ No further business appearing, Councilwoman Schmidt’s motion for adjournment. was . seconded by Councilman Richards. Adjournment at 9:55 p.m. 3 -rLAU,,,, * City Clerk0 ,. .