HomeMy WebLinkAbout19800626_special92 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF
THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD JUNE 26, 1980
4:OO P.h.
The Edina City Council met in special session in the City Hall Council Chambers
immediately pr5or to the Board of Review meeting which had been called for 4:OO
p.m. Answering rollcall were members Bredesen, Courtney, Richards, Schmidt and
Mayor Van Valkenburg .
CABLE TELEVISION LOCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ABOLISHED. Mr. Rosland advised Council
that, under the newly approved rules of the Minnesota Cable Communications Board,
there is no longer a need for the existance of the local board. As recommended
by Mr. Rosland, the Mayor said that he will write the Edina Cable Communications
Commietee advising them of the abolishment of the Committee and thanking them
for their services. No formal action was taken.
' DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT CONSIDERED FOR TJINFIELI) DEVELOPBENT PROPERTY. Mr . Hughes
advised that Winfield Development, owner of land West of York Ave. and South of
W. 76th StreeGhas proposed the possibility of developing its property with mod-
erately priced apartments and condominiums which would appeal to people with an
annual income between $17,000 and $35,000. Mr. Hughes recalled that this site
is now planned for office buildings and warehouses and said that the development
would give queity construction at affordable costs. He pointed out that den-
sity could be in the range of 25 units per acte and would probably set the tone
. for development of the balance of Southeast Edina. Council informally granted
Er. Hughes approval. to bring additional information to a future Co~cil. Meeting,
but emphasized that in SO doing, no commitment is being made to the developer.
No formal action was taken;
BID ON TYPEWRITER APPROVED.' Mr. Rosland requested approval of the Council for
purchase of one IBM Model 50 Electronic Typewriter at a cost of $1,335.00, advis-
ing that he is recommending th'e purchase at this time because of a forthcoming
price increase;
typewriter was seconded by Councilman Bredesen.
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Councilman Richards' motion authorizing the purchase of the
Ayes : Bredesen, Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg .
Nays: None
KO tion carried.
The Special Meeting then adjourned and Council met as the 1980 Board of Review.
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