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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19800818_regularI44 PjIn'U'IZS OF TI4E REGULA11 MEETING OF THE EDINA CII'Y COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL AUGUST 18, 1930 Answering rollcall were members Bredesen , Courtney , Richards , ,Schmidt and Nayor Van Valkenburg. of the Human Relations Commission and Alison Fuhr of the Traffic Safety Committee. . Present also were lhes. Betty Carver, Leslie Turner and Pat Llona MINUTES of August 4, 1980, were approved as presented by motion Bredesen, seconded by Councilman Courtney. of Councilman Ayes : Bredesen, Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg I Nays: None Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS CONDUCTED ON VARIOUS ASSESSPENTS . Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Pursuant to due notice given, public hearings were conducted and action taken as hereinafter set forth : A. STORII SEbER IMPROVEMENT NO. S.T.S-161 IN THE FOLLOVING: Generally bounded by the Edina Country Club Golf Course, Tooddale Ave.., Edina School District Complex and W. 60th Street-as described in the Notice of Public Hearing Mr. Rosland presented total construction cost of $466,612.77, $9,500.00 of which cost is proposed to be assessed against properties considered to be extraordinarily beneffted. $457,112.77 of the total construction cost is proposed to be assessed against 8,412,088 assessable square feet at a cost of $0.05434 per.assessable square foot, against estimated assessment of $0.0427 per assessable square foot. The proposed assessment for lots considered to be extraordinarily beaefited was given as follows: Concord Ave., $500; 5805 Ashcroft Ave., $1,000; 5809 Ashcroft Ave., $250; 5809 St. Johns Ave., $500; 4513 Tower St., $1,000; 4516 Tower St., $500; and $250 each for the following Tower St. addresses: 4520, 4524, 4528, 4532, 4536, 4600, 4517, 4521. 4525, 4529, 4601 and 5629 St. Johns Ave. Mr. Hoffman explained that the storm sewer had provided for retention of water on school property and provided for pipes in back yards in:the general area of 53th Street and Concord and Ashcroft Avenues in an attempt to alleviate flooding in this 2rea during heavy rains. Mr. Hoffman explained that-the cost of the improve- ment had been increased because of additional sodding and excavation in the school area and that cne assessment for che School Disrrict had gone from approximately $60,000 to $90,000 because of this work. He clarifiec! that the School District had been given credit for $6,500 because they had provided an easement to the City. The Nayor noted receipt of letters from Mr..and Mrs. Vern Carlson, 6008 Parnell Ave., who said that their property had already been assessed for Storm Sewer 51 in 1962, from Mr. R. G. Luck, 5929 Concord &e., who suggested that the "cost of. the overrcn should be covered by other socrces best' determined by you", and from 3fr. Ken Sm-dquist, 4708 W.60th St., who suggested that the properties owned by the Mayor and City Attorney at 4204 Philbrook Laie and 6004 Ashcroft Ave. should also be included in the drainage district. Mr. George Hastor, representing the Edizla Country Club, said that the club was not benefited by the improvement inasmuch as it soaked up more water than it contributed to any drainage and also said thatr their water dralns to Willson Road. Mr. Hoffman explained that only the South end of the golf course is included in the assessinent district. Dr. Donald Pryor, Dir- ector of Business Services for the Edina Public Schools, questioned the amount of' the School Districe's assessment and was toid by Mr. Hoffman that part of the South- erly 3ail park and the soccer field were in the area for which credic was givea due to the easement. Mr. James Seyko, 4513 Tower St., spoke of his extraordinary . ~ :r: assessment and was reminded by E€r. Hoffman that he had the most severe problem in his block. Xrs. Ruth Fisher, 4809 Concord Ave., concurred with Mr. Seyko that property owners had additional expense because the City failed to take action zt an earlier date to prevent flooding in the area. As recommended by the Mayor, Councilman Courtney's motion was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt, continuing the hearing until the next meeting so that the Engineers could check the proper- ties of the Mayor and City Attorney and the Country Club drainage. I . - . I Ayes : Bredesen, Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. B. I?ATERELP,IN IMPROV'ZMENT NO. TJM-336 IN TKE FOLLOTJING: East side of France Ave. from W. 76th Street to South City Limits Mr. Bosland presented analysis of assessment showing total construction cost of $41,024.13, proposed to be assessed against 1,285.62 assessable feet at $31.91' per assessable foot against estimated assessment of $37.21 per assessable foot. KO objections were heard and no mitten objections to the proposed assessment were . . received by the Clerk prior to the assessment hearing and no written objections to the proposed assessment were presented at t?iis hearing to the Mayor. (See Resolu- tion Ordering Assessment later in these Minutes.) 8/18/80 C, SANIPAIU SEWER 1MPROVDfEN.Z' NO. SS-352 IN THE FOLLOTV'ING: East side of Fraizce Ave. from Parklawn Ave. to South City Limi.ts, and K. i'6tR St. from France he. to 400 Eeet West of York he. Pir. Rosland presented analysjs of assessment showing total construction cost of $127 , 497.70 proposed to be assessed against 38.52 assessable acres at $3 , 303.91 per acre, against estimated assessment of $3,664.57 per assessable acre. No objections were heard and EO written objections to the proposed assessment were received by the Clerk prior to the Assessment Hearing and no written objections to the proposed assessriient were, presented at this hearing to the Mayor. Resolution Ordering Assessment D. Xr . Rosland presented analysis of assessment showing total construction cost of $156 , 802.70, proposed to be assessed against 126.61 assessable acres at $1,238.47 per acre against estimated assessment of $1,095.96 per assessable acre. Frank Eerg, representing Vinfield Development, requested that the Winfield Devel- opment property be excluded from the assessment because development of the pro- perty being considered might not require the lift station. motion continuing the hearbg until September 9, 1980, was seconded by Councilman Courtney. (See later in Minutes. ) SAWTARY SEVER LIFT STATION 7%IPROVEMENT NO. LS-0 IN THE FOLLOTJING: East side of France he.' and W. 77th Street Mr. Councilwoman Schmidt's Ayes: Bredesen, Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. E. STOW1 SEWER LVROVEMENT NO. ST.S-150 IN THE FOLLOWING: Portions of lots in Viking Hills Second and Third Additions' Mr. Rosland presented aiialysis of assessment showing total construction cost of $2,076.07, proposed to be assessed against 82,815 assessable feet at $0,019031 per assessable foot against estimated assessment of $0.3508 per assessable foot. Note was made of a letter from Mr, David N. McEnary, 6119 Arctic Way, stating that, in view of the fact that a similar storm drain project was installed on the South side of Vernon he. between Polar Circle and Arctic TJay without assessment to adjacent property owners, he did not believe that this project should be assessed. Mr. McEnary also appeared at the meeting and was told by Mr. Hoffman that the other drainage problem Mr. McEnary referred to was a small nuissnce situ- ation md, as such, was paid from Generai Revenue Fund?. We mentioned also that one property in the assessment district was being charged $500 for extraordinary 1. ueilcfit. NO further commeilts were hearc! later in WLnutes. F. SANITARY SEWER IWROVEMENT NO. SS-353 IN THE FOLLOWING: (Sez ksdctiozl Ordering Bssessmnt The Habitat Addition in Edina Mr. Rosland presented analysis of assessment shgwing total construction cost of $49,706.29, proposed to be assessed against 28 units at $1,775.22 per lot, against estimated assessment of $1,459.54 per assessable conn'ection. No objections were heard and no written objections to the proposed assessment were received by the Clerk prior to the assessment hearing and no written objections to the proposed assessment were presented at this hearing to the Kayor. Assessment later in these Minutes.) (See Resolution Ordering G. WATEWAIN IMPROVEMENT NO. WM-337 IN THE FOLLOWING: Elr. Kosland presented analysis of assessment showing total construction cost of $23,242.52, proposed to be assessed against 28 assessable connections at $830.09 per connection, against estiaated assessment of $803.66 per assessable connection. No objections were heard and no written objections to the proposed assessment were received by the Clerk prior to the assessment hearing and no written objections to the proposed assessment were presented at this hearing to the Nayor. Resolution Ordering Assessment later in these Minutes.) The Habitat Addition izl Edina (See H. STOFX SEWER LQROVEEENT NO. ST.S-162 IN THE FOLLONING The Habitat Addition in Edina Nr. Rosland presented analysis of assessment showing total construction cost of $82,7,43.42, proposed to be assessed agalnst 14 assessable lots at $5,910.53 per lot against estimated assessment of $5,664.41. No objections were heard and no mitten objections to the proposed assessment wsre received by the Clerk prior to the assessaent hearing and no writtcrr objections to the proposed assessment were presented at this hearing to the Mayor. Later irz these Minutes.) (See Resolution Ordering Assessment: I. PARKING LOT IMPROVEMSNT NO. P-12 IN TME FOLLOWING: Colonial Church of Edina property on East side of Colonial Way. Elr. Rosland presented analysis of assessment shobihg total construction cost of $63,868.12, proposed to be assessed against one assessable un5t at: $53,368'.12 . . against estimated assessment of $34,734.81. As reqcested by rhe church, Council- man Richards' motion continuing the hearing uiltil September 8, 1980, Fas seconded by Councilwonian Schmidt. ' Ayes: Bredesen, Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Val-kenburg Nays: None Motion carried. 8/18/80 146 Councilman Courtney then offered the f ollowing resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AIIOI'TXNG AND CONFIIUIING I* SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED ON ACCOUNT OF II1TZRNAIN I'IQROVDIENTS NOS. TJEZ-336 , UN-337 SANITARY SEWER IriPRWEMENTS NOS. SS-352 AND SS-353 STORPI SEWER IPIl'ROVENENTS NOS. ST .S-150 AND ST. S-162 BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, as follows: 1. The City has given notice of hearings as required by law on the proposed assessment rolls for the improvements hereinafter referred to, and at such hear- ings held 011 August i8, 1980, has considered all oral and written objections presented against the levy of such assessments. 2. Each of the assessments as set forth in the assessment rolls on file in the office of the City Clerk for Watermain Improvements Nos. I?"-336 ,. WN-337, Sani- tary Sexer Improvements Nos. SS-352 and SS-353 and Storm Sewer Improvements Nos. St.S-150 and ST.S-162 does not exceed the local benefits conferred by said improvements upon the lot, tract or parcel of land so assessed, and all of said assessments are hereby adopted and confirmed as the proper assessments on account of said respective improvements to be spread against the benefited lots, parcels and tracts of land described therein. 3. said installments, together with interest at a rate of 7QX per annum on the.entire assessment from the date hereof to December 31, 1981, to be payable with the general taxes for the year 1981. as follows: I The assessments shall be payable in equal annual installments, the first of The number of such annual installments shall be Name of Improvement Number of Installments IJatermain Improvement No. WM-336 10 Watermain Improvement No. WI-337 3 Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. SS-352 10 Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. SS-353 3 Storm Sewer Improvement No. ST.S-150 * 10 Storm Sewer Improvement No. ST.S-162 3 4. The City Clerk shall fortliwith prepare and transmit to the County Auditor a copy of this resolution and i? certified duplicate of said assessments with each then unpaid installment and interest set forth separately, to be extended on the ta lists of the County in accordance with this resolution. 5. able by a county, by a political subdivision, or by the owner of any right-of-way . as rqairzd by iilinnesota Statutes, Section 429.06'1, Subdivision 4, and if any such assessment is not paid in a single installment, the City Treasurer shall arraEge for collection thereof in installments, as set forth in said section. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. . I Tne Clerk shall also mail notice oflany special assessment which mzy Ge-pay- .. Rollcall : Ayes : Bredesen, Courtney, Richards , Schmidt , Van Valkenburg Xays: None Resolution adopted. FJARREN HANSON ADEITION GRANTED FIWAL PUT APPROVAL. Xr. Hughes presented Warren Bm-son Addition (given preliminary plat approval under the name of Hanson Estates) for final plat approval, recalling that this property is generally located North of W. 78th Street, East of tiarth Court and West of Shaughnessy Rd. He advised that the staff and Planning Commission had recommended approval, subject to the condition that a document be placed of record which will state that at some future date there will be an assessment against the Warren Hanson Addition when Harth Ccurt is improved with utilities and permanent street surfacing. Mr. Warren E. Hanson, the developer, said that he is agreeable to the concept of the condit5ons but that he has not yet seen the agreement. the following resolution and moved its adoption: . - Councilman Richards thereupon offered RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL TO WARREN HAXSON ADDITION BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Council that that certain plat entitled "Warren Hanson Addition", presented for final approval on August 18, 1980, to the Edina City Council and platted by Warren E. Hanson and Sarah L. Hanson, husband and wife, be and is hereby granted final plat approval, subject to the condition that a document be placed of record which will state that at some future date there will be an assessment against Warren Hanson Addition when Marth Court is improved, and subject to the payment of a subdivision dedication fee of $1,500. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Rollcall : Nays: None Xesolution adopted. Ayes : : Bredesen, Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg r ." DWEY HILL I11 ADDTTIOP: GRANTED FINAL REZONING AND PRELLEIINARY PLAT APPROVN,. Nr. Hughes presented Dcwey Rill 111 addition for final rezoning as recommended by the Planning Commission, recalling that this property is located North of \*I. 78th s/ 18/80 a and West of Glasgow Drive. Xr, Larry Lauklca, the developer, said that he has diu- Council Meeting. Mr. Kobert Clark, 7701 Glasgow Drive, represecting property owners on Slasgow Drive, reiterated neighbors' contention that the City failed to provide notice of hearing to Glasgow Drive homeowners when Dewey Hill I1 was approved and also that, if the rezoning is approved, the City wolild have. failed t6 comply with the provisions of the Southwest Edina Comprehensive Plan. that none of the numerous papers stating neighbors' objections which were given to Council members in the past have been questioned or challenged. Sciola, 7705 Glasgow Drive, read a statement objecting that the City had not folloved its ordinances in approving Dewey Hill I and Dewey Hill 11 Additions. .. Mrs. Sciola asked that the Minutes reflect the following questions which were' asked by residents, along with replies of the Council: >Ir. Donald Younggren, 7717 Glasgow Drive, asked Councilman Richards if he considered the fact that Giasgow Drive residents were never notified of the hearings on plats for Dewzy Hill I and I1 Additions as "due process of law". Hill I11 was never approved at any prior hearing. he is looking at the merits of the project at the present time. Younggren asked Councilman Courtney how he justifies amending the Southwest Edina Plan to accommodate a development of this size in a single family neighborhood. Mr. Courtney responded that at the time the Southwest Edina Plan was approved, the Council had emphasized that it could be amended at any tine if therewas a good reason. He then read the following statement which he wrote after the last meeting at which Dewey Hill I11 was discussed: "I voted against it because it seemed to me that the oppcnents were lead down a primrose path: by the suggestion that the Northerly buildings be eliminated and two single family homes be built in its place. After the opponents' hopes were raised by this solution, they were dashed by the report that this could or would not be done. I felt that there was no necessity of the plan being proposed and unkind to raise their hopes without aiiy chance of fulfillment. Clarke called me and I told him what I was going to do and I'll tell you this: when and if this comes back to the Council for a final decision, I plan on follow- ing the recommendations of the Planning Commissi.on because the Planning Commission was appointed by us to give us advice and their advice is to accept this plan. Councilman Courtney said that he is deeply appreciative of neighbors feelings, as evtdenced by his previous vote. considering Ordimme No. 811, Sec'tion 5, hm he fez13 that this crdinaace can 5r approved. The Mayor said that he could not comment specifically since he did not have the ordinance in front of him but that he will vote in favor of the plan because he believes that it is of benefit to the City. the effect on Glasgow Drive residents, but that he does not believe that it is as adverse as residents believe that it will be. would be just as high and just as nDisy to build and that he thinks that the pro- posed plan is good and has been carefully thought out. added that his reasoning is also incorporated in the Findings, Reasons and kci- . sions and that any response that he wou.ld make should be taken in addit:',on to statements made in the Findings, Reasons and Decisions, and the amendment to it, in its entirety. In response to a question from a lady in the audience as to why he does nct consider this "spot zoning", Councilman Bredesen said that he is looking at the larger area and that he considers the proposal to be entirely consistent with what he would consider to be good planning and land use patterns in that area which is a transition from industrial tc multi-iamily and then to single family dwellings. in the sense that it is in a neighborhood and totally incongruous with other uses in that particular area. In response to a question of Mrs. Sciola as to how she feels about this development setting a precedent, Councilwoman Schmidt said that she does not think that it follows the City's ordinances and that the City will have a probiem in the future because the Council has depended on its ordinances when considering other zoning requests. . concerned that the Council is compromising its ordinances and plans and that the Council will not have the stability that it previously had. Mr. Clark then asked asked that the following statement be included in the Minutes: "This proposed zoning change wss approved during the.development of Dewey Hill IT. and the Planning Commission are now going thru the cosmetics of these meetings before approval. This is obvious after several months of negotiations with the Village. For example: during our 1st meeting with the Council, a number of objections were itemized in various papers given the Mayor and Council members. Hear the close of the meeting, the Mayor made the remark, 'It wfll take a nonth to read all this material so you (referring to the deveioper) might as well start digging to stay on schedule. just confidence in their 'puppets?. Another example: Mr. Richards made the statement 'What's the big deal.? We have concluded these council members are puppets of the developer. !cussed his plans with residents as they werc modified prior to the July 7, 1980, HE said Mrs. Dominic * The Mayor commented that Dewey Councilman Richards said that Mrs. Donald That explains my vote when this came up before. Mr. 11 Mrs. Donna Clarke asked Mayor Van Vallcenburg He said that he appreciates He added that single or double homes Councilmaa Richards He added that he does not consider it "spot zoning" She said that she is The CounciP And dig they did - with no preliminary approval - We have already promised the developer re-zoning. ' The Plan- 8/ 18/80 %48 ning Comission being appointed by the Mayor follow his directionsS with Helen Mc Cielland being the exception, as she attended- all the Council and FJ-anniiig, Corn- mission meetings and saw the whole picture. on this group of puppets. One Council member was outstanding in cautioning the Council of the grave precedents being set in this 'spot zoning' approach. area of Edina is now safe from high density development. single family homeowners. fare of Edina, this is it. you for your courageous stand among the puppets, Hr. Nayor, please allow our group thirty seconds to leave the room to avoid the frustration of listening to your mumbo-jumbo vote ceremony, one puppet vote. Incidentally, Nr. Mayor, we have a present for you - a coffin - to bury the Edina Southwest Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance 811 and any- thing that goes with it. At this time, we thank you." No further-discussion be- ing heard, Councilman Richards, based on the reasons .in.the'Findings, Reasons an4 kcisions , offered Ordinance s'll-Al39 for Second Reading and moved its adoption: Nr. Courtney is basing his decisior? $0 A concern for all If ever there was a reason to guard the-general wel- June Schmidt, we homeowners of Glasgow Drive thank I We know the game plan which will .be a four to ORDINANCE NO. 811-A139 AH ORDINANCE ANENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (NO. 811) BY ADDING TO THE PLA~WED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (PRD-~) . THE CITY COUNCIL OF EDINA, PIINNESOTA, ORDAINS: Section 1. Paragraph 4 of Section 5 of Ordinance No. 811 of the City is.en-. "The extent of the Planned Residential District (Sub-District PRD-3) is Outlot 2, Dewey Hill Second Addition; and that part of Outlot C, Dewey Hill Second Addition, according to the plat thereof, on file or of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles, Hennepin County, Minnesota, and of Tract L, Registered Land Survey No. 1431, files of the Registrar of Titles, Hennepin County, Vinnesota, described as follows : Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Outlot C; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 26 seconds Best, assumed basis for bearings, 162,OO feet along the East line of said Outlot C and its Northerly extension; thence South 85 degrees 26 minutes 35 seconds West 130.79 feet; thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes, 26 seconds East 151.97 feet parallel with the East line of said Outlot C to the South line of said Outlot C; thence North 83 degrees 50 minutes 34 seconds East 130.43 feet along said South line % to the point of beginning (which is in Sub-District PRD-3)." Motion for adoptioc of the ordbmze 'wzs sococdec! by Cmncilxzn R,redesen, vitk the condition that publication be withheld pending final plat approval. larged by adding the following thereto: enlarged by the addition of the following property: - I Rollcall : Ayes : Bredesen, Courtney, Richards , Van Hays: Schmidt Resolution adopted. ATTEST : B, 7bLaUcd $lL&e City Clerk Councilman Richards then offered the following resolution granting preliminary - plat approval to Dewey Hill I11 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL TO DEWY SILL I11 ADDITION BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Council that that certain plat known as "Dewey Hill 111 Addition", platted by Laukka and Associates, and presented at the Edina City Council Neeting of August 8, 1980, be and is hereby granted preliminary plat approval. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Bredesen. - Rollcall: Ayes: Bredesen, Courtney, Richards, Van Valkenburg Resolution adopted. I Nays: ScWdt _. Mayor Van Valkenburg then said that the neighborhood group has done a good j.ob of being thorough and making their presentation. He said that, obviously, they feel very strongly about the development and that they are certainly to be com- mended on the way they worked. eloper has also worked hard in trying to come up with something that is for the good of the City. He referred to the fact that the vote was different tonight than at the last hearing and that, in spite of the comments that were made,.he . had no idea of Councilman Courtney's plans until he made his statement at this meetifig. The Mayor said that he had not talked to Councilman Courtney or, to., any other members cjf the Council about their votes and that he also respects Councilwoman Schmidt s view and congratulated her for her feelings -and thoughis. He also emphasized that, though the Councii has had a split decision, they still Tine Mayor said that, by the same token, the dev- I E. ! respect each o tilers * views even though, as reasonable people, they differ in In8 was pi-5babI.y ken years ago arid that k,e docs not tell the Coriunission what to do. C&IX TETXVLSIGN Pui3LIC I.IEART.NG CONDUCTED. Councllnian Richards left the ineeting , citing a possible conflict wf interest. Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Mr. fiosland recalled that- the Southvest Suburban Cable Commission has been meeting inonthly since' January, 1979, acd 1135 received three applications in response to request for bids. He said that the purpose of this hearing is to give each applicant ten ininutes in which to presnt their proposal and to answer questions of the Council and the audience, Mr. Rosland iidvised that on September 24, 1980, there will. be another more lengthy hearing scheduled at Edina Mest Upper Division at which there will be presentations made by the franchise applicants. Mr. Gary. Legwold of the Edina Sun drew names to indicate the order in which the various cable companies would make their presentations at this meeting. Council was advised that the following information is legally required at this hearing: 1) The technical ability, financial condition, legal qualification and character of each applicant; 2) Tlie plans for construction and operating th2 system including the schedule for con- struction and development, and the extension policies of each applicant; 3) The application of each proposal to existing Xinnesota Law and regulations of the State Cable Board, and also the requirements of the invitation for applications and preliminary ordinance delivered to each applicant; and that any person interested or asking to be heard should be allowed a reasonable opportunity to do so after identifying himself, by giving his name, address and whether he has any affili- ation with any of the applicants. statements be limited to not more than five minutes to afford all persons an opportunity to be heard. The following testimony was given by applicants: Minnesota Cablesystems-Southwest - Hello, my name is Bill Craig, Vice-president Minnesota Cablesystems-Systems-Southwest is a partnership between 33 Southwest area residents (15 from Edina) and Canadian Cablesystems, Ltd. Canadian Cable- systems is the world's largest cable television operation and has been in the cable television business for 3 decades. situated in cold weather regions as severe or more so than Mimesota. The basics of Cable television have changed much over the last three decades. A cable television system receives local 2nd distant signals from an advantageous Fosi- tion and mixes these together with local access and community programming at its hezdend. The headen6 is the nerve center of the system where signals are cleaned up, balanced, Enhanced and sent into the cable network. work then distributes these signals into subscribing households. The headend can be likened to a water pumping station and the cable network likened to the pipe required to deliver city water to.the home. over the last three decades have seen: i) an increase in the nunber of tele- vision channels; 2) a dramatic -increase in the number of programing sources by the use of satellites starting in 1975; 3) an increase in community access programming brought about by heightsned community support; and 4) advances in ' cable technology permitting signals to be sent from the home to the headend which support interactive services such as date exchange, medical-health alarms and opinion polling. cable operators to offer pay television services such as Home BOX Office, Show- time, and Cinemax for additional charges. This same technolazy permits the catle operator to offer various levels or tiers of service at varicxs rates. For example, we are offering four tiers of service: the Universal tier of 7 chanaels free from monthly charges; the Family tier of 21 channels for $3.95 per month; the Basic tier of 54 channels for $5.95 per month; and an Interactive tier. When our company started building its first cable television system in 1952, it was a syst.zm much different than the system we are proposing for Edina and the Southwest area. In 1952, that first system offered only 3 television stations - all from Detroit, Michigan. Over the years, this original system has evolved and been voluntarily upgraded by CCL to maintnin state of the art technology. We are proposing to take Edina and the Southwest area ssveral steps further. We are proposing to build a system that has the capacity to offer 54 channels of television programming into the hone,.€our tiers or levels of service to which liouseholds may subscribe, two-way capacity to allow for full data informatioz exchange in and out of the home, and an extensive comwmity access progrmxcing service. This would follow up our close work with the schools , libraries and groups such'as ECCO 5-n the preparation of cur application. systems-Southwest 's proposal makes a commitment to provide the most sophisticated cable television system to ever be offered, a ccmintinity such as this, and we will build Chis entire system willhin just 10 months of receipt or' che franchise! Of the'three applicants, Cablesystems exceeds the others in these iinportnnt, areas: the fastest built syste'm (the entire Southwest, area will. be built in 2 summers, within 18 months) ; the nii2st extensive syscmi; the laagest and greatest ca.pscii:y Snstitutional network; the cheapest rate for basic cable television service; the I conclusions. He added that the last time he attended a Planning Commission Meet; It was suggested that the time period for such of Minnesota Cablesystems-Southwest and a recent resident of Edina. : . . . .: .: . . All but one of CCL's-built system are The cable net- The basic developments in cable The development of sophisticated dev:ices has permitted Minnesota Cable- 8/ i 8/80 150 - _I highest senior citizen discount of 15%; the most number of premium options (the others don't offer Cinemax, f.or example; the greatest choice in tter selection; the greatest financial and staff commitment 'to community access programming; only one with local investors and the only one with a board of directors that will have a majority who arc residents of the five southwest cities to assist you in ensuring the delivery of the product desired by your citizens. and other substantial commitments in our application are backed by our 33 . % local investors and CaGadian Cablesystems, CCL, we feel, is in the best posi- tion of all the applicants to offer these commitments because we have the most cold wsather suburban experience, financial and administrative capability to. install the system immediately, an unsurpasssed and sophisticated engineering group (one reason CCL typically has higher subscriber penetration is due to the attention spent in building a.top quality system), longest and most extensive community access experience. 1965, a full ten years before any regulator required it. full time 'employees whose sole job responsibility is access programming over all of' its systems. While other applicants can deliver a good product, we feel. that Minnesota Cablesystems-Southwest will deliver a superior cable system. two pieces of literature to hand out to you. Teleprompter - "bly naine is Ron Abrams. prompter Corporation, one of the three companies which submitted a proposal. to build and operate a cable television system in the five southwest suburbs. like to thank you for the opportunity to speak to you tonight about Teleprompter's proposal.- I would like to introduce our attorney, Gary Gandrud. east region of the United States. Teleprompter Corporation has more experience than any other cable television company in building, programming, operatiag, marketing and maintaining cable systems, largest cable television company, with over 1,300,000 subscribers in more than 450 communities in,32 states. Teleprompter is also the largest cable operator in Minnesota. Ve operate systems in Rochester, Winona, Brainerd, Duluth znd Stewartville, which serve 45,000 subscribers. predecessors have been serving lfinnesotans for over 25 years. designed and built the Rochester system. serving Minnesotans, and serving them well. Teleprompter Corporztion also owns EJZZ~, t>e leadkig supplier 02 Iuuctional music to commercial and industr5-af. est'ablishments, and Filmation Associates, one of the two main suppliers of children's programming for Saturday morcing television. Corporation acqu5red .a 50 percent interest in Showtime, the nation's second largest supplier of pay cable programming. principal business interest, were attributed to our cable television operations. Ultimately, the company's success depends on its ability to provide a valued service to its subscribers. In 1979, Teleprompter's-revenues rose to a record of close to $175 million, and Telepromgter's operating profits rose to a record of almost $65 million. This is positive testimony that Teleprompter is serving its subscribers very vel1 indeed. jointly awarding a cable television franchise with the cities of Eden Prairie, Hopkins, Minnetonka and Richfield. which the five municipalities have jointly created the Southwest Suburban CATV Study Comission to solicit cable television proposals and to have the Commis- sion recommend that a company be awarded a franchise to jointly serve the five . constituent cities. clusters in Eajor metropolitan areas. of our Grosse Pointe, Nichigan system. suburbs of Detroit, with over 25,000 homes. Grosse Point 190 days after the grant of the franchise. is constructing a cable television system in a cluster of suburbs of St. Louis, not my purpose tonight to compare the three proposals and dwell on the special advantages af Teleprompter. .the Commission in Seprember. Rather, my purpose is to briefly highlight Tele- prompter's proposal, and answer any preliminary questions you may have. prompter has designed a cable television system for Southwest Hennepin County which features "state of th? art" technology. The subscriber network has the' Teleprompter has designed a practical and realistic institutional communications neework .ta .¶ libraries, pcblic safety agencies and other institutions in Southwest Henneph County. These I Ne first started community access 'programming in Also CCL has over 100 We have One is a summary brochure of our . Southwest offering. The other is a brief description of cable television." I am the Area Representative of Tele- > I'd I would also e like to introduce Kevin Gossman, Teleprompter's Regional Engineer 'for the North- Teleprompter Corporation is the nation's Teleprompter Corporation and its The President of ' Teleprompter *Cable T.V., Mr. Bill Bresnan, is a native of bfankato, and he - 1 Teleprompter has a rich tradition of . In 1979 , Teleprompter Czble television is Teleprompter's In 1979; ~ over 85 percent of Teleprompter's revenues This hearing tonight marks the second step in the process of Edina Teleprompter strongly endorses -the process by Teleprompter has experience in serving similar suburban Last Wednesday marked the ofzicial opening The first subscribers were served in The Grosse Point cluster includes five Similarly, Teleprompter ~ Xissouri. We anticipate the official turn-on of that system in December. It-is That will wait until the one-hour presentation before Tele-:., : I* capability of providing subscribers -with 52 downstream channels. 'make available an extraordinary range of communication services tc schools, Teleprompter is proposing a hard-wire regional interconnection with:: -- , L '? 1 ... - e. . -. I .. , ,- .z id .. 151 + existing Cobnty communities currently f ranchising which will ensare that the subscribers and institutions within Edina can receive all the communication benefits and upportunities available in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. works are protected with standby power and status monitoring. All three networks are fully interactive and will accomodate computer uses, data transmission and upstream video cablecasts. This systcm proposed by TeleproInpter is designed to meet the communications needs of the Eive Southwest communities. Very early in our ascertainment of community needs, it became apparent that each community has its own communications desires. Therefore, the system proposed by Teleprompter will allow for discrete cablecasting in each of the five communities. example, residents in Richfield and Eden Prairie will be able to watch a basket- ball game between Richfield High School 2nd Eden Prairie High School while, at the same time and on the same cable ChanrLel, residents of Edina will be able to watch the regular session of the Edina City Council. capability within thz now existing msnicipal boundaries of the five Southwest communities will allow each community to maintain and enhance its individual identity. In effect, Edina can program 52 separate and distinct channels on the suburban network and 35 separate and distinct uses of the institutional homework from those in the other four communities. Teleprompter is the only company proposing this .signi- ficant degree of discrete narrowcasting within each ccnmunity. Our discrete narrowcasting capability will also allow for experimentation of future services in any one municipality before introducing the service throughout the entire system. At the same time, Edina benefits from the economies of. scale which joint franchising makes possible. One of the important elements of Teleprompter's pro- posal is our local origination and access offering. Teleprompter Corporation has a distinguished history of excellence in local origination and access programming. Teleprompter's local Origination productions have won hundreds of awards, including 40 different National Cable Television Association Awards, two Citations of Merit from the National Acadamy of Arts and Sciences, and a special Emy. Teleprompter is committed to create in Edina a successful access and local ori- gination program service which will make cable television an electronic showplace in the community. Teleprompter's commitment to community programmtng is seen through thz proposed equipment for local origination and access. studio will be located at the main headend in Hopkins. studio is proposed to be located at the Southdale Library. inquired as to this location's availability for an access cento,r and hopes to enter into an appropriate arrangement. of access programmers. In addition to two fixed studios, Teleprcmpter will provide the Southwest suburbs with a fully equipped studio van with a microwave link and a second studio van to allow for remote programming. The second van will be used exclusively for reGote access production and editing at the hub sites. Finally, Teleprompter is proposing ten portable studios for access use. Each of the four hubs and the headend in Hopkins will be used as portable studio pick-up and drop-off points. in Southwest Hennepin County as access points which will allow for live cable- casting without the need of the studio vans with the microwave link. ing our local origination and access plan, we placed a premium cn mobile equipment. This is essential in meetiag the local communications needs of suburban area. Fixed studi;os alone do not fill the needs of Edina. site as an access point and editing center when used with the mobile studio vans allows for efficient use of equipment and effective programming. Teleprompter's local programming effort will be buttressed by the creation of a Local Origina- tion and Access Board (LOAB), to which Teleprompter will contribute $25,000 for the first year of the franchise, and $50,000 per year throughout the remainder of the franchise. Telprompter is the only company proposing the establishment and company funding of an access Board. Teleprompter to procure additional programming, produce programming, and for other communications-related activities. prompter in future planning decisions. Most importantly, Teleprompter will work . with inembers of the LOAB to coordinate the programming of its 25 local origination and access channels.. The Local Origination and Access Board will consist of two people selected by the City Councils of each of the five Southwest Hennepin County Communities. This will assure needed geographic balance and will provide for a crossection of views of the residents OE Southwest Hennepin County. Addi- tionally, the ten board members from'the municip&Lties will select five members from groups with communications expertise, commuity organizations and potential access androriginal users. e%sy one. consultant am! the Southwest Commission will provide you with an ulticlare recom- mendation based inainly on those objective factors. factors which will, becatrse of the very nature of the issue, also be part of the and ftiture cable television systems adjoining the five Southwest Hennepin All three net- ' For This discrete narrowcasting We have proposed a separate hub in each municipality. A full color A second full color Teleprompter has This studio will be for the exclusive use Teleprompter has designated close to 40 locations In design- The creative use of each hub The Board may use the annual endowment from The Board will be instrumental in guiding Tele- The decision which you face later this year is not There are objective factors which will guide your decision. Your There are also subjective 152 Commission's ultimate recommendation and your decision. communities are inviting a company to become a vibrant member of the area in a highly visible medium for the past-fifteen years. account what type neighbor and citizen the ultimate Eranchise will be. prompter has carefully designed a cable system to meet Edina's needs. done our homework. We know the area, We understand local concerns-. TeleprGmpter' . asks for the opportunity to provide Edina with a cable communications system tailored to fit your needs and which will serve as a community asset in the years to come. I' Northern Cablevision - Good evening - My name is Beverly J. Land. AS Vice Presi- dent for Northern Cablevision, I am pleased to present to you thisevening high- l'ights of Northern's proposal to build and develop the most modern and sophistie: cated cable communications systems possible for the 5 Southwest Suburbs of Edina, Eden Prairie, Hopkins, Minnetonka and Richfield. I would like to invite your attention to three reasons why I believe Northern is the best company to serve the Southwest communities and its residents. Northern believes we're the logical choice because our price is the lowest, our program- ning selections are more than any of the other applicants, and our service, - overall, is the best. sists of three separate networks, the first of which is the Home Subscriber Net- 1 work. and entertainment to thousands of home subscribers. hubs or control centers (1 in each community). 113 channels sounds incredible but Northern's system has been designed to capitalize on the latest State-Of-The- Art while still utilizrng proven technology. In essence, Northern is prepared to deliver a system to meet not only today's needs, but for the requirements of the future as well. Northern's Home Subscriber Network offers 2 full service tiers, the first tier being our Basic Service of 43 channels. This servic'e was attrac- tively packaged with the richly diverse interests of the 5 communities in mind, -including local broadcast stations, 2 multitude of automated and satellite services, numcmms educational offerings, distant stations, pay TV'choices and a host of local programming and access channels. Our next full t$er -is the INTER- - ACTIVE SE6ViCE, consisting of all services on the Basic Tier f 67 more chacnels of video and text affording the ultimate tn viewer selection and programming vari- ety. Additional pay TV options such as the MOVIE CHANNEL., PR?D€IERE and PACE, plus other entertainment features like Las Vegas Entertainment Network, and Call up . C&le xi11 als:, 5c izcluded here. Bit the Izteractive Selectiorr has been dev- eloped not to provide just one more entertainment, Northern's Interactive Ser- vice makes 2 Way communications a reality. can talk.back to the,TV set - brings Shopping At Home, Information Retrieval, Coliege Courses, Opinion Polling, and Pay Per View services right into your home. Included in the myriad of services of Northern's Basic and Interactive tiers will be -, own creative, locally originated programiaing, designed to highlight each corn- munity diverse interests, needs and desires. access programming is a strong one. the effort of producing our own and assisting others toward the development of the finest and most meaningful community programming possible. its--18 community channels in a uniqEe but logical fashion. ''Video Publishers". to many cable channels, each having their om identity and perspective. Northern views local origination and access as a genuine opportunity to furnish a valuable service to the individual communities and subscribers alike, we are corn- mitted to providing a studio in each of the suburbs, a mobile "Studio On Wheels" and a separate mobile van to accommodate on-site community programming. Perhaps the most innovative aspect of Northern's local and access programming concept is our ability to program 12 channels simultaneously to each community, creating 60 communications avenues at one time for discrete, or individual community programs. This means that each city can originate its own programming and send it to its own residents, independent of what might be showing on that channel in another com- munity. For example, Edina might wish to see a local high-school hockey game, while the other 4 communities were watching a community festival -- All on the same channel, all at the same time, residents of the five SI? cities. We wil'i provide a separate 155 mile Instituy tional Network which will connect over 3.40 area schools, libraries, city halls, senior citizen centers and other community resources. Offering an initial 42- channels per-comunity, the Institutional Network can be expanded to 126 to meet future needs and can accommodate 'Audio/Video/ and Data Transmission not only between' institutions but also betwecn institutions and homes. Northern wants..to make Institutional 'Networking meaningful . PatXon andafree service to SN Institutions and encourage their use by designating an Institutional Coordinator an our staff to help potential users take advantage of this communications capabiliry. The ffve Southwest.'- ' Tele- We have Your decisim mmt take I During the next several minutes, Northern's comprehensive system is unique in that it con- This aetwork is designed to deliver 113 channels - education, information It consists of 620 miles, 5 D Our interactive capability - where one Northern's commitment to local and We will provide over $1 Million Dollars to Northern will program We consider ourselves Northern's local and access programming will be dispersed on- Because I But Northern's system goes beyond serving the - .. Theref ore, we will provide freg instal- Lastly, Northern Cablevision can of€er immedi- ... I.' ." .. .- 8/18/80 153 ate interconnections with other metro area communities as no other company can. Our, separalx Community Interconnect Network will actively pronote the sharing Of programming interests , and ideas well beyond the limited capacity of the required Regional Channel 6. What will all this cost, you're asking? Northern, as stated before, offers the greatest number of channels and services at the lowest cost. In addition to our Basic and Interactive Tiers, Northern will also provide a 7 channel IJniversal Service at no monthly cost - only a one time installation charge, active Service, you will note that Northern also has the lowest rates for the most popular of services - the Premium or Pay 'IV - Channels. Northern's proposal and all of its promises are backed totally 3y our parent corporation, Storer Broadcasting Co. As the 7th largest cable company in the United States, Storer serves over 200 communities and almost 4 million subscribers: With $300 Millior, in assets and over $50 Million in cash flow, Storer is prepared and committed to fulfilling the commitments of Northern Cablevision. offering more than just a cable system to the Sorrthwest Suburbs. ing you a partnership in communications. attractive to the parties involved. essentials: OBJECTIVES - The five SW cities want a modern and sophisticated systems and North- northern.stands*ready to p-ovide it. RESOURCES - Northern will not only draw upon local resources, talent and exper- tise, but we will invest over $1 Miilion for programming to make community program- ming a successful reality. TEAMWORK - Northern offers the most professional staff which can bring fruition the services we've proposed. Likewise our team effort will encourage local com- munity involvement through seminars workshops, internships and scholarships. HONESTY - We are proud of our reputation for honesty and integrity. The SW deserves nothing less. EXPERIENCE - Northern is the LOCAL Cable Company. 20,000 subscribers in Bloomington, Fridley, St. Louis Park and St. Cloud. Likewise Storer brings to the SW over 53 years experience in broadcasting and cable tele- vision. Such a combination of local and national experience.is unmatched by any other applicant. RELIABILITY - The 5 ST? cominunities want the very best system for its cities and subscribers. The SF? cm-rely on Northern. NORTHERN - All of this Spells Northern - the company to provide the most sophisti- cated, innovative and comprehensive system ever offered to serve the SW communi- ttes. We hope you will agree." Couiicil and the audience were advised that any:wrj.tten or oral comments made at this meeting would not be used to modify the written, sealed proposals submitted by each of the applicants. the meeting and these will be furnished to the Southwest Cable Commission for its review in conjunction with other information in making the final recommendations to the City Councils. Council at this meeting, but any questions a Council member may,have can be asked and responded to at the meeting. Such question or response should be recorded in the minutes of the meeting. Mr. Mike Young, representing Minnesota Interactive Cable Association, said that he is a professional engineer and Secretary of the Minneapolis Computers Club and that he is not employed by any cable company, objected that none of the statements had addressed questions asked in an addendum to the invicatidn for bids relative to needs of the handicapped and short wave reception. Mr. Campbell explained that there are a number of special interest groups and that the cable companies had not been asked to address these various concerns at this meeting. It was generally agreed that these concerns would be addressed at the meeting on September 24. Mr. Richards returned to the nieeting. ' Consistent with our reasonable rates for Basic and Inter- In summary, Northern is We are offer- Any partnership must be mtltually We feel our partnership has all the required cu 0 ld: Q: 0 -3 We presently serve more than Our track record is exemplary. We will deliver on our promises. It was also announced chat there will be minutes of :. No specific conclusion should be reached. by the City- I EDINA'S COMMUNITY TASK FORCE REPORT PRESENTED. Hrs. Nancy Atchison of the Edina School Board introduced members of the Task Force who represent a wide range of interested residents and workers in the City. Task Force is responsible use and prevention of abuse. Mrs. Atchison presented statistics including the fact that 66% of Edina students drink regularly (three or more times per month), 44% use marihuana regularly and that of the 5,000 calls responded to by police in 19751, 5U% were related to alcohol abuse. -emphasized that the.Task Force is particularly interested in prevention of abuse. Also addressing the Council were Mrs . Sue Bonof f who reviewed recommendations of the Task Force and Mrs. Leslie Turner who discussed methods by which the City and the Human Relations Commission,could respond to conditions' in the community. The Mayor said that he wzis pleased to see the report and that he supported the concept but that final action will have to be considered along with the 1981 Budget. Councilman Courtney's motion was then seconded by Councilman Bredesen endorsing the concept of the report, urging Mr. Rosland to continue to work with She said that the goal of the She a/ tsiso Force, and requesting the Human Relatims Commission to make a specif"ic to the Council when the 1981 Budget is being considered. Bredesen, Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg None carried. 1 the Task proposal Ayes : Nays : Motion The Mayor expressed his appreciation for the report and the work of the Task Force. Councilinan Bredesen left the meeting at this time. EMEBGENCY REPAIR FOR WELL NO. 17 APPROVED. As recommended by Mr. Rosland, Councfl- man Richards' motion was.seconded by Councilman Courtney authorizing expenditure of an estimated $4,500 for emergency repair of Well No. 17 (pull, repair and replace the pump in the well). Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Kays: None Motion carried. BOILER AND MACHINERY INSURANCE BID APPROVED. Councilman Richards' motion was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt for award of Boiler and Machinery Insurance to Hartford Insurance Company for $4,376.00, . which figure reflected a reduction from the previous premium. As recommended by Mr. Rosland, Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Notion carried. FRANCE AVE. BITUMINOUS OVERLAY BID APPROVED, Mr. Rosland advised Council that the City of Minneapolis will do the work and pay half of the cost for bitumin- ous overlay on France Avenue between W. 49% Street and W. 51st Street which will complete the HRA project. woinan Schidt's motion authorizing the expenditure of not to exceed $7,000 for the overlay was seconded by Councilman Courtney. Cost of the work will not exceed $7,000. Council- Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. TRAFFIC SAFETY CONMITTEE MINUTES OF AUGUST 13, 1980 , REVIEWED.' Councilman Courtney's motion was seconded by Coqncilwoman Schmidt, accepting Section-B of the Traffic Safety Cornittee Xinutes of August 13, 1980, and approving the Cos- mittee's recommendation that 1) there be no parallel parking on Ol'inger Blvd. or construction of additional parking space on Olinger Blvd., adjacent to Bredesen Park; 2) that a parking lot should be in the park, and not on the exterior; 3) that paths should not cross the parking lot driveway; and 4) that any stop the park Ayes : Nays : 'Motion signs for traffic on Olinger Blvd. should be reviewed at the time .of completion and when it is open for use. Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg None carried. ATHLETIC ASSOCUTION INSURANCE FOR FOOTBALL AND SOCCER CONTIhiED, As recommended by Mr. Rosland, Councilwoman Schmidt's motion continuing the matter of Athletic Association insurance for Football and Soccer activities until September 8, 198Q, was seconded by Councilman Richards. Ayes: Courtiley, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. LOS PRIMOS NEXICAN RESTAURANT BEE3 LICENSE APPROVED. Councilman Richards' motion approving an On-sale Beer License for Los Primos Mexicm Restaurant to be opened at 124 Southdale Center, subject to approval of the Health Department, was sec- onded by Councilman Courtney. Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: " None Motioii carried. 1981 BTJDGET MEETING DATE SET. motion setting the first 1981 Budget Meeting for September 15, 1980, at 4:OO p.m. As recommended by'.the Mayor, Councilman Richards' in the Conference Room, was seconded by Councilman Courtney. I .. -. - Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Xotioil carried. .. " PRDaLARY ELECTIOX VOTING MACHINE' CANVASSING BOARD -N&fED. As recommended by the City Clerk, Councilwoman Schmidt's motion was seconded by Councilman Courtney, I naming the *following as the Canv'assing Board which will canvass voting machi.nes following the Primary Election to be held oil September 9, 1980: 14. Rzlpli Wines, Sam Kobley, Glenn IIarmon, Hilding Dah1 Howard Norback, Pete Semenkewitz, Wl- 1.ard Ott, George Butler, Scott Young, Nark Bernhardson, and Ralph Campbell. Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Vallcenburg Nays: None Motion carried. MINNESOTA LEAGUE OF CITIES 1981 LEGISLATIVE PROGE?AM CONTINUED. As recommended by the Mayor, it was inZormallydecided to continue the 19Sl L&islative ,Program of the Minnesota League of Cities until September 8, 1980. No formal action was taken. PKOPOSED BUILDING PROJECT FOR LEAGUE OF MINXESOTA CITIES DISCTJSSED. Mr. Rosland called Council's attention to a letter from the League of Minnesota Cities, asking members to indicate their thoughts as to the advisability of building a new building for their offices. villing to donate a site and that the Sr. Paul Port Authority will finance the project with a twenty-year tax-exempt bond at about 8.75%. options offered for paying for the building, if, in fact it is to be built, as follows: Option No. 1 - to make one lump payment durhg the first year, which would cost Edina approximately $15,472; payments of principal plus financing charges at LO%, which would cost Edina approximately $20,000; cipal plus financing charges at lo%, which would cost Edina approximately $25,000; or Option No. 4 - to retire the debt as a part of the annual dues. Mr. Rosland said that he is not sure that it is in the City's best interest to retain its membership in the League inasmuch as League lobbying is not always favorable to the City. Councilman Courtney recalled that he had spoken against the build- ing at the meeting, advising that the Edina Council had voted in opposition to constructing a new building at this time, and said that, inasmuch as Edina has no membership on the League Board, he questioned whether the City should retain its membership in the League. Councilman Richards' motion t7as then seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt that the City Manager should advise the League that the City of Edina opposes construction of the building at this time. Council was advised that the Clty of St. Paul is He reviewed the Option No. 2 - to make five equal annual Option No. 3 - to make ten equal annual payments of pria- Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Mays: None Motion carried. LOT 3, AUDITOR'S S.UBDIVISION 176 AGREENENT ON VARIANCE APPROVED. As recommended by Mr. Hughes, Councilman Courtney offered the following resolution and moved its adoption authorizing the Mayor and Manager to execute an agreement on a variance for Lot 3, Auditor's Subdivision 176, relative to use by that property of a drive- wziy over the HN&S Railroad Tracks: XES OLUT ION BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Counci!! that the Mayor and Manager are hereby authorized to enter into agreement relative to the private driveway over the MN&S Railroad Tracks for Lot 3, Auditor's Subdivislon 176. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Richards. Rollcall : Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Resolution adopted. - WRITE-DOWN CONSULTANT FOR CROSSROADS -- DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSED. Council &at he believes that an expert opinion is needed on the proper amount of write-down to be recoxmended for the Crossrozds Development project . The Nayor said that he thir,ks that the suggestion has merit but that he believes that no action should be taken until the City knows just what Kr. Hiat will be requesting. the project and that the matter should be back to the Planning Commission in September and to the Council in October. NINE MILE VILLAGE TOWN€IOUSE AGREEMENT APPRCYED. lems with the Nine Mile Village Townhouse and advised Council that the City hzs been withholding occupancy permits for the final two units until these problems are corrected. Mr. Rosland advised that all but one of the drainage problems have been solved and, inasmuch as it is apparent that the platting problem.will take some t2me to resolve, recommended that the City enter into agreements with the devel.opers which include the following points: will be issued. upon execution of the agreements, with the final occupancy permit to be issued upon completion of the remaining drainage work; and 2) The develop-. ers will proceed promptly to replat the property and correct all title probl.ems Nr= Hughes advised Nr. Hughes advised the Xayor that Bonus Funds have,been awarded for No formal action was taken. Er. Kosland referred to prob- _c- 1) Gne occupancy permit 8/ 18/80 assocfated with existing platting and that the developers will secure this work vith a $7,500 letter of credit. Plr. Rosland also recommended that the City ester into an agreement with the Nine Mile Village Tomhouse Association which specifies that the Association will cooperate with the City and hold the City harmless in its attempts to resolve these problems. Councilman Richards theti offered the following resolution and moved its adoption, adding that the Association be charged for staff time used in the development of this agreement at the same rate as we charge others: - RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Xanager are hereby authorized and directed to enter into Agreemerit with the Xine Mile Village Townhouse Association will include the following points: 1) the final occupancy.eo be issued upon completion of the remaining-drainage work; 2) title problems associated with the existing platting. secure this work with a $7,500 letter of credit. 3) 4) problems. Hotion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Courtney. which One occupancy permit will be issued upon execution of the agreements, with The developers will proceed promptly to replat the property and correct all The developers will The City will be reimbursed for its staff time. The City shall be held harmless in its attempts to resolve the above noted Rollcall : I) Ayes: Courtnzy, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. 50TH AXXI FRANCE RANI? PARKING DISCUSSED, he had received a complaint that no provision for ramp parking is made for part time employees. referred to 50th and France employers. Councilman Courtney advised Council that Nr. Rosland advised that complaints of this nature should be No formal action was taken. FOOD ORDINANCE &lEND?lENT DISCUSSED. Rosland advised that the Food Ordinance Amendment would be coming back to the Council before too long. No action was taken. S43XTA?-IA3'S RI%?ORT ON NEETING COEBlENDED. The Mayor commended Mr . Velde on his report on the National Environmental Health Association Annual Educational Coil- Perence which he attended from July 27 through July 31, 1980. NO action was .: taken. In response to a question of the Mayor, Mr. I STATE AID MEETING DISCUSSED. Mayor Van Valkenburg referred to a meeting to be held with Governor Quie concerning the potential reduction in State Aids and said, that u9less the Council directs differently, he will express his opinion that Cities should take their cuts like everyone else. No formal action was taken. NAXAGER'S VACATION NOTED. Mr. Rosland advised Council that he will be on vaca- tion August 20, 21 and 22. No action was taken. . LIOUOR FUND AS OF JUNE 30, 1980, ACCEFTED. Councilwoman Schmidt's motion that the Liquor Fund as of June 30, 1980, be accepted and placed on file, was seconded by Councilman Richards. Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. CLAIMS PAID. for payment of the following claims as per Pre-List: Park Fund, $9,351.10; Art Center, $626.88; Park Construction, $5,297.56; Park Sinking, $985.00; Swimming, $7,610.48; Golf Course, $21,494.44; Arena, $54,004.70; Gun Range, $1,075.01; Water Fund, $28,395.40; Sewer Fund, $38,259.73; Liquot, $237,645.27; Construction $236,203.60; 'Total, $825,800.74. Motion of Councilman Richards was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt General Fund, $125,148.57; I ~ Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. Council's adjenda having been covered, Councilman Courtney's motion for adjourn- ment was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Adjournment at 10:05 p.m.