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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19800908_regularMINUTES I OF THE REGUI.AE EIEISTINC OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD isr CITY HALL SEPTEMBER 8, 1980 157 Answering rollcall were menbers Bredesen, Courtney, Richards , Schmidt and Mayor Van Valkenburg . 1981 BUDGET FKESENTED. The Nayor recalled that, by law, the budget for the ensuing year must be presented at this meeting, and advised that the Budget for 1981 will be studied by the Council on Seprember 15, 1980, at 4.:00 in the Con- ference Room of the City Hall. PUBLIC HEARINGS CONDUCTED ON VARIOUS ASSESSMENTS. hearings on the proposed assessments for Storm Sewer Improvenent No. ST.S-161, Lift Station Improvement No. LS-9knd Parking Lot Improvement No. P-12 had been continued from the meeting of August 18, 1980. Continued public hearings were then conducted and action taken as hereinafter recorded: Tihe Mayor recalled that public A. STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. ST.S-1'61 IN THE FOLLOWING: Generally bounded by the Edina Country Club Golf Course, Wooddaie Ave., Edina School Oistrict Complex and W. 6Uth Street as described in the Notice of Public Hearing Mr. Hoffman said that, following the continuation of this hearing, he made fur- ther field investigations and that the Edina Country Club and 6008 Parneil Avenue should be in the storm sewer district as proposed. He said that 4204 Philbrook Lane and 6U04 Ashcroft drainage waters flow to other storm drainage districts. Mr. Hoffman said that, in response to the comment that W. 50th Street was dam- aged by dump trucks, the street does not show any more reflective cracking than normal. Mr. Hoffman recommended that the School District assessment be reduced by $6,500 for the area used as a storm retention area, adaing that this area coiild be expected to contain water in any giver, year. He responded to a letter from Mr. John Hedberg, At312 Lakeview Drive, by saying that in the past, the City has assessed a lower rate for single tamily lots that exceeded 18,000 square feet by assessing the first 18,UOO feet of the lot at the full rate, and the remaining square footage being assessed at one-half rate. Be clarified that, it this were done, a total of $3,124.81 would be reduced on a total of 27 homes in the district. Nr. HoEfman suggested that, since bituminous work would have been required for Tower St. within che nmt couple of ~aar~, COS'; of the reductisri in assessmen% could be taken from the maintenance budget for street renovation. Mr. John W. Hedberg referred to nis ietter oE August 21, 1980, and suggested that, because theie was a scbstantial overrun, the increased costs should be taken out of generai funds. opinion in that everyone in a storm sewer distrj.ct benefits an6 recalled that this policy of assessment has been held up in court. 4408 Philbrook Lane, was told by Mr. Hoffman that his entire yard drains to this drainage district. No further comrr,ents were heard. (See Resolution Ordering Assessment later in Minutes.) . The Mayor said that he differs from Mr. Hedberg's Mr. Kenneth iaidebrow; 3. SAZi.I.TA!SY SEWELI LIFT S'JXTION NO. LS-9 Ih THE FOLLOWIMG: East side of France Ave. at W. 77th Street iqr. Itosiand recalied that this Lift Station had been continued because Winfiald Properties had said that they might not use the iift station for the5r proposed development and had asked to be removed from the assessment. of Bather, Ringrose ana Wolsfeid, representing Winkield Devefopment, said that his clienis had developed a number of placs which provide alternatives which would ali be capable of using gravity flow and asked that this property be deleted trom the project. said that it is possible to defer assessments for unimproved property, but Winfield Development was asking that it not be assessed at all. If not assessed, there is the possibility that. the City might never be paid for the improvement. son said that the City could reassess a piece of property if a mistake is made or the argument of .mis.take of illegality probably could not be macle. he did not know if the assessment could be made and then forgiven and that he would like to check the Statutes further. ing the hearing until September 15, 1980, as reconmended by the City Attorney was then seconded by CoLinciinan Bredesen. , Nays: None Mr. Frank Berg In response to a question of the Hayor, Mr. Erickson Mr. Erick- ' if the assessment is illegal or invalid, but that, knowing these facts in advance, Aiso, he said Councilman Courtney's motion continu- Ayes : Courtney, Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Van Val-kenburg Motion carried. C . PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENT NO. P-12 IN THE FOLLOWING: Colonial Church of Edina 9/8/80 Being advised by Plr. Rosland that Coloiiinl Church has requested a further continu- ation of this hearing, Councilwoman Schinidt’s motion continuing the hearing until September 15, 1989, was seconded by Councilman Courtney. Ayes : Bredesen , Courtney , Richards, Schmidt , Van Valkenburg Nays: None Not ion carried. Rli;SOLUTiON ADOrTING Am> CONF lRMlNG SPECIAL ASSESSEIENTS LEVXED ON ACCOUNT OF STORiiL SETGR IMPilOVEPIENT NO. ST. s-16i BE IT iXE30LVjiD by tha Cicy Council of the City of Edina, Plinnesota, as folhws: 1. assessment rolls for the Improvements hereinafter referred to, and at such hear- ings held on September 8, 1380, has considered all oral and wrikten objections presented against the levy of such assessments. 2. Subject to the amendments made in paragraph 3 of this resolution, each of the assessments as set forth in the issessment rolls on file in tile office of the City Clerk for Storm Sewer Improveinent No. ST.S-161 does not exceed the local benefits conferred by said improveneat upon the lot, tract or parcel of land so assessed, and all of silid assessments are hereby adopted and conr2rmed as the proper assessments on account of said respective iinprovements to be spread against the benefited lots, parcels and tracts of land described therein. J. Srorm Sewer lmprovement No. S”L’.S-161 is hereby amended by reducing the assessment tor the Edina School District property by $6,500.00. 4. said installxients, together with interest at a rate of 75% per annum on the entire assessment from the date hereof to December 31, i981, to be payable with the gen- eral taxes for the year i981. 5. The City Cierk shall forthwith prepare and transmit to the County Auditor a copy ot this resoiution and a certified duplicate of said assessments with each then unpaid installment and interest set forth separately, to be extended on the tax lists of the County in accordance with this resolution. o. able by a county, by a political subdivision, or by the owner of any right-of- way as required by Piinnesota Statutes, Section 423.0b1, Subdivision 4, and if any such assessment 5s not paid in a s5ngl.e installment, the City ‘i’reasurer shall arrange for collection thereof in installments, as set forth in said section. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. The City has given notice of hearings as required by law on the proposed . . The assessnients shall be payable in ten annual installments, the first of The Clerk shall also mail notice of any special assessment wnich may be pay- Roflcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: Bone Resolution adopted’. DIVISION OF LOT 1 , BLOCK 6, EK4EMAR HILLS NINTH ADDITION APPROVED. As recorn-.: zeoded by Pk. Hughes, Councilmm -Richards offered the following resolution aad . inoved its adoption, dividing a double bungalow along the party wall: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the followtag described property’ is at present a single tract of land: Lot 1, Block 6, Braemar Hills Ninth Addition; and WHERXAS the owners have reques ted the subdivision of said tract into separate parcels (herein called “Parcels”) described as follows : That part of Lot 1, Block 6, Braemar Hills 9th Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, which lies Northeasterly of the following described line: Commencing at the SoEtheast comer of said Lot 1; thence North 23 degrees 10 minutes 37 seconds East on an assumed bearing along the Southeasterly line of North 64 degrees 05 minutes 07 seconds West a distance of 189.43 feet to a point on the Northwesterly line of said Lot 1, distant 44.23 feet Northeasterly of the Southwest corner of said Lot I, and there terminating ; and That part of Lot 1, Block 6, Braemar Hills 9th Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hcnnepin County, Minnesota, which lies Southwesterly of the following described line: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Lot 1, thence North 23 degrees 10 minutes 37 seconds East on an assumed bearing along the Southeasterly line of said Lot I, a distance of 45.56 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 64 degrees 05 minutes 07 seconds West a distance of 189.43 feet to a point on the Northwesterly line of said Lot 1, distant . 44.23 feet Northeasterly of the Southwest corner of said Lot 1 and there te nnina ting ; aqd WHEREAS, the requested subdivision is authorized under Ordinance No. 801 and ie has been determined that compliance with the Subdivision and Zoning Regula- tions of the City of Edina will create an nnnecessary hardship and said Parcels I . . said Lgt 1, a distance of 45.56 feet to the point of beginning; thence cu 0 0 -3 Q: U 9/8/80 159 as separati tracts of Inn-d do nct interferz with the purpose OF the Subdivision and Zoning Regulations as contained in the City of Edina Ordinance Nos. 801 and . 811; ROW, THEREFORE, IT IS IIEREI3Y RESOLVED BY TIE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Edina, that the conveyance and ownership of the second above described parcels as separate tracts of land is hereby approved and the requirements and provisions of Ordinance Nos. 811 and 801 are hereby waived to allow said division and conveyance thereof as separate tracts of land, but only to the extent permitted under Ordinance No. 801 and Ordinance No. 811 and subject to the limitations see out in Ordinance No. 811, and said Grdinances are not waived for any other Fur- pose or as to any other provisions thereof, and further subject, however, to the provision that no further subdivision be made of said Parcels unless made in compliance with the pertinent ordinances of the City of Edina'or with the prior approval of this Council as may be provided for by those ordinances. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Rollcall : Ayes : Bredesen, Courtney, Richards , Schmidt , Van Valkenburg Nays: None Resolution adopted. LOT 2, BLOCK 1, GLEASON 3RD ADDITION LOT DIVISION APPROVED. As recomnend'ed by Mr. Hughes , Councilman Richards offered the following resolution and moved its adoption, dividing Lot 2, Block 1, Gleason 3rd Addition along the party wall: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the following described property is at present a sing1.e tract of land: WHEREAS , the owners have requested the subdivision of said tract into separate parcels (herein called "Parcels") described as follows : Lot 2, Block 1, Gleason 3rd Addition, Hennepin County; and That part of Lot 2, Block 1, Gleason 3rd Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota, lying Northeasterly of a line run from a point on the Southeasterly line of said Lot 2, a distance of 60.0 feet Southwest- erly of the most Easterly comer thereof to an angle point in the Northwesterly line of said Lot 2, a distance of 60.0 feet Southwest- erly of the most Northerly corner thereof and there terminating; and That part of Lot 2, Block 1, Gleason 3rd Addition, Hennepin County, Ennesota, except thst part l.jir,g Northeasterl-y of a line run from a point on the Southeasterly line of said Lot 2, a distance of 6010 feet Southwesterly of the most Easterly comer thereof to an angle point in the Northwesterly line of said Lot 2, a distance of 60.0 feet Southwesterly of the most Northerly comer thereof and there terminating; and WHEFUZAS, the requested subdivision is authorized under Ordinance No. 801 and it has been determined that compliance with the Subdivision and Zoning Regula- tions of the City of Edina will cr,:ate an unnecessary hardship and said Parcels as separate tracts of land do not interfere with the purpose of the Subdivi- sion and Zoning Regulations as contained in the City of Edina Ordinance Nos. 811 and 801; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina that the conveyance and ownership of the second above described parcels as separate tracts of land is hereby approved and the requirements and provisions of Ordinance Nos, 811 and 801 are hereby waived to allow said division and conveyance thereof as separate tracts of land, but only to the extent permitted under Ordinance No. 801 and Ordinance No. 811 and subject to the limitations set out in Ordinance No. 811, and said Ordinances are not waived for any other purpose or as to any other provisions thereof, and further, subject, however, to the provision that no further subdivision be made of said Parcels unless macle in Compliance with the pertinent ordinances of the City of Edina or with the prior approval of this Council as may be provided for by those ordinances. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Rollcall : Ayes : Bredesen, Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Resolution adopted . , PKRTEN'S 1ST ADDITION GRANTED FINAL PLAT APPROVAL. Mr. Hughes presented Marten's 1st Addition for final plat approval, recalling thar this plat is located South of W. 70th Street, \.?est of T.H. 100 and East of Metro Blvd, He recalled that at the time preliminary Flat approval was granted, it vas deter- mined that Outlots A and B,' West of Metro Ulvd. , should be dedicated to the City for public use to divide Nine Mile Creek and part of the flood plain from the locati.or, of a possible right-of-way. Be explained that since that time, it - 9/8/80 160 - was discovered that Outlots A and B were not owned by the proponents and recom- mended that tlie subdivision dedication fee be based on the $445,000 value of -the land. that an over abund'ance of traflic-is already being generated to W. 77th Street. He said that he agreed with Coiincilman Richards that it is not desirable to brhg additional traffic past the apartments to the North of tlie plat, but expressed concern that W. 77th Street should not carry any additional traffic. lfr. Hoffman said that he gets quite a few calls from businesses located West of T.H. 100 complaining that it is difficult to get on to T.H. 100 at I.J. 77th Street. 1.7. 70th St. and T.H. 100 and that it is estimated that traffic at W. 77th Street will increase to 17,000 per day. tive vote at this time would not necessarily mean that a building permit will be granted. of Outlots A and B that they will dedicate Outlots A and B once the building permitl is taken out. and moved its adoption: In response to a question of Councilman Richards, Nr. Huthes -explained He explained that there are presently an estimated 9,000 cars pec day at Councilman Richards emphasized that an affirma- lfr. Erickson clarified that there will be an agreement of the owners Councilman Courtney then offered the following resolution ESOLUTIOfl GRANTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR MARTE3 S 1ST ADDITION BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Council that that certain plat entitled "Mar- tkis 1st Addition, platted by M.B.S. Construction and presented at the Regular Meeting of the Edina City Council of September 8, 1980, be and is hereby granted final plat approval, subject to receipt by the City of $36,000 subdivision dedi- cation fee, receipt of a conservation restriction over Outlots A and B, and a written agreement between the City and the proponent whereby Outlots A and B will be dedicated upon grant of a building permit on Lot 18, Edina Interchange Center III Addition. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Bredesen. Rollcall : Ayes : Bredesen, Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Resolution adopted. - HEARING DATES SET FOR VAkIOUS .PLA"ING MATTERS. Councilman Kichards' motion was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt, setting October 6, 1980, as hearzag date for- the foilos-rzng ?laming mnttnrs: 1. One Corporate Center, Phase V - Preliminary plat approval - Generally located West of Metro Blvd. and North of: W. 74th St. 2. Crossroads Development - Second Reading - K-1 kesidential District to PRD-3 Planned Residential District - Generally located South of W. 10th St., West of Cahill Xoaciand kast of Cahill School Hansen acd Xiartinson - Second Reading - R%i Residential Uistrict to Pm-3 Ylaiined Residential District - Generaily iocated North of Vernon Avenue and As recommended by Mr. Hughes, I I 3. 'East of Lincoln Drive. Ayes: Bredesen, Courtney, Richards, :Schmidt, Van-.Vaikenburg Nays: None Motion carried. WOODDALE AVE. SIDEWALK REQilEST REFERRED TO STAFF FOR STUDY. Council's attentiori to a letter from Mr. Ronald Cornisell, 4905 Browndale kve., stating that he believes that a-siciewalk should be constructed along one side of Wooddale Ax7e. because of the potential danger to pedestrians. Councilman Brede- sen's moticin that the City Nanager scudy the problem and bring his analysis back to the councii, was seconded by Couiiciiman Richards. Flr. Xosland called Ayes: ijretesen, Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. I FIRK ALARX MISPUKCTIUNS TO BE STUDIED. Er. Kosland called Council's attention to a letter from Mr. Ray S. Clarke, 6609 Cahill Kd., objecting to the number of times the Fire Department responds to alarms caused by the misfunction of fire alarms. esh and wouid bring back a recommendation to Council on October 6, 1980. formal action wzis taken. Mr. Rosland said that he had been discussing the matter with Chief Bur- No CREEK VALLN SCHOOL WAkNING SIGNAL LIGHTS REFERRED TO TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE; TO BE DISCUSSED AT NEXT COUNCIL NEETING. Hr. Rosland called Council's attention to a petition which had been brought in by Mrs. Linda Rzsniac, signed by'114 residents., complaining that tobc'inany drivers slide thrl: the stop signs at . Gle'ason and Creek Valley Xoads, and requesting that flashing yellow warning 9/8/50 161 signal lights be tnstalled. Corincilman Courtney's motion that this matter be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee aiid that Elrs. Lesniac be advised that the request wj-11 be considered by Council at its next meeting, was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Ayes: Bredesen, Courtney, Iiichards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. SPECIAL PERMISSION GRANTED FOR THREE DOGS AT 6812 SALLY LANE. Mr, and Mrs. Paul Krebes appeared in support of their letter to Council requesting permission to have three dogs at their new home at 6812 Sally Lane. dogs are neutered, receive regular checkups and shots from Gehrman Animal Clinic andonly go outside when they are at home. stay in their own fenced yard and..will be brought in promptly if they begin to bark. Councilman Courtney's motion was then seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt, granting approval for three dogs as requested, Kith the condition that if one of the dogs dies it will not be replaced and also with the condition that no com- plaints are received from neighbors. They advised that all Mr. Krebes said that the dogs will I Ayes: Bredesen, Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None N Motion carried. EPOXY PAINT BID AWARDED. Mr. Rosland presented tabulation of two bids for epoxy paint for recoating the municipal pool. Tabulation showed Merit Supply low bidder at $2,120 for 80 gallons of paint and Parawax Company at $3,020.00. Councilman Richards' motion for award to recomiiended low bidder, Merit Supply, at $2,120.00 was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. 0 0 -3 a 5 Ayes: Bredesen, Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Motion carried. PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING MEZZANINE ADDITIONS BID AWARDED. Mr. Rosland presented tabulation of bids received in response to Advertisement for Bids in the Edina Sun and Construction Bulletin for new mezzanine additions inside the Public Works Building. Tabulation showed Norman T. Berglund Construction, Inc., low bidder at $41,233.00, A.B.3. Enterprises, Inc., at $41,247.00, C.'F. IIaglGnd S Sons Co. at $41,700.00, Keho Construction Co. at $43,500.00, Boda Construction Co., at $45,809.00, King Construction Co. at $50,450.00 and Kloster-Madsen, Inc., at $51,923.00. Ccuncilman Bredesen's motion for award to recommended low bidder, Norman T. Berglund Construction, Inc., for $41,233.00, was seconded by Council- woman Schmidt. Ayes: Bredesen, Courtney, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: Richards . Motion carried. H.R.A. REGUiiR MEETING DATE SET FOR FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH PRECEDING COUNCIL MEETINGS. As recommended by Mr. Rosland, Councilman Richards offered the follow- ing resolution and moved its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Council thst the Council will meet as the HOUS- ing and Redevelopment Authority the first Xanday of each month at 7:OO p;mi immediately preceding the City Council Meeting for the transaction of any busi- ness; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that at its meeting to be held on October 6, 1980, elec-, tion of officers will be held. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoinan Schmidt. RESOLUTION Rollcall : Ayes: Sredesen, Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: None Resolution adopted. ROBERT B. KLEIN SUIT NOTED. Council'was advised that a Summons was served on the Clerk relative to the lot division request of Klein. No action was taken. and Complaint Pfr. Xobert B. EXPLORER POST TO BE SPONSORED BY COUNCIL; TO WORK WITH ENERGY CGEMISSION. Mr. Campbell advised Council that it is proposed to sponsor an Explorer Scout.Post which would work with the Energy Commissior, and that, as a sponsoring organi- zation, the City would agree to recruit competent adult leaders, provide ade- quate meeting place, provide program resources and conduct an annual meeting ,, with tlie ~oi1nci1. 1kp101-er Coniinit tc?c to rcWw post progress and disciiss the organiz;itlon's ol)portiini ty to suppo~'~ thc coimc i 1 hudgct. to i\ nicctiiq: held with tlic Energy Coniniission ant1 said that Nr. Quint Collins and Nrs. Nancy Grinisby had agrccd to by Co-Clinirnicn of tlic Post, blr. Robert Bahncnian will serve 2s Adviser and FIt-. John Scli iriiiiliig will act ns Program Advis- or. Councilman Courtney's motion that the Council sponsor the Explorer Post was then seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. 'i'hc Playor referred Ayes : Bredesen, Courtney , Richards, Schmidt , Van Valkenburg . Nays: None Notion carried, ATHLETIC ASSOCI.4TION IINSURASCE IN FORCE. Wr. Rosland advised Council that the insurance required by the City for the Football and Soccer Athletic Associations is now in force. KO formal action was taken. 1981 LEAGUE OF NIK'SESOTA CITIES LEGISLATIVE P90GRM CONTIhWED TO OCTOBER 20, 1980. tive program. 1980,for further action. - Council generally discussed the 1981 League of Ninnesota Cities Legisla- It was informally decided to continue the matter until October 20, 1980 CENSUS FIGURES DISCUSSED. Mr. Rosland said that there is no reason to' dis- pute the 19SO census figures for the City of Edina showing a population of 45,114. He emphasized that this in not the final tabulation. No action was taken, PERSONNEL RULES COSTINUED. had been submitted to Council and requested Council's comments so that the Rules could be sent to the City Attorney for his review. matter be placed on the October 20, 1980, agenda. No formal action was taken. Nr . Rosland recalled that revised Personnel Rules The Mayor asked that this I WIhTIELD DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL FOR USE OF LAh?) AT 76TH ST. AND YORK AVE. DISCUSSED. Xr. Hughes advised Council that Winfield Development is contemplating development of a high rise office building complex on the Southwest comer of York Ave. and W. 76th St, which would contain three floors of apartments designed for moderate income renters. and asked Council if it would favor this type of development. He recalled that this property is included within a tax-incrgment district and would probably result in some type of write-down by the City under the H.R.A. Mr. Rosland poinred out that Council wouid want to consider chis type of mixed. use, whether the Park Department would pzrticipate in a program for the complex and whether the City should endorse any type of government finzncial participa- tion. proposed development and by Councilman Bredesen about additional traffic which would be brought in to the area. Nr. Rosland advised that the School Board is tryi-ng to encourage younger families to inove to the City to help build up the - school population. He added that this would be an incentive to keep people who areworking in the area to live in E;',ina. Winfield Development, with the understanding that the Council is not making any commitment to them. 4 Concerns were expressed by Councilman Courtney about the height of the It was informally decided to work with . . CABLE TV EVALUATIONS DISCUSSED. Nr. Rosland recalled that Council has received evaluations from CTIC for the three companies that have submitted bids to the Southwest Suburban Cable Comm2ssion and reminded Council of the hearing which will be held on September 24, 1980 at Edina West Upper Division. by the Council, Nr. Campbell said that he would try to change the time of the meeting from 7:30 to 7:OO p.m. hearing should have been held after the municipalities haye an opportunity to evaluate the cable companies and the cable companies would have an opportunity to respond to CTIC. Councilman Courtney said that this meeting would give the cable companies an opportunity to make their "dog and pony show". Mr. Rosland explained that each cable company would have 45 minutes to make their presenta- tion, followed by 15 minutes for questions. He suggested that questions unt. answered after that time be submitted in writing for future response. formal action bras taken. SCHOOL LIFE SAFETY DISCUSSED. Mr. Rosland advised that no'recent action has been taken on the one remaining question of school life safety, that issue being on the sprinkling of certain school gymnasiums. Mr. Rosland said that he will be discussing that matter with Dr. Lieber and will advise Council of the results of that discussion. .No: .:. .. action was taken. FOUNDATION BALL DATE NOTED. Mr . Roslarid reminded Council that thc Edfna Poiincia- tion ball will be held on November 8, 1380. As instructed Councilman Bredesen expressed concern that this No In response to a question of Councilman Bredesen, Plans are progressing well. .. 5 PRECINCT 3 POLLING --- PLACE CHANGED TO ZDINA -- COVENANT CEIURCII, Mr. A5 recommended by Rosland, Councilman CourGey offered the following resolution and nioved its adowtion : RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLWID by the Edina City Council that Precinct 3, heretofore located at Wooddale Elementary School, 4500 W. 50th St., Edina, Minnesota, will hereafter be located at Edina Covenant Church, 4201 W. 50th St., Edina, Minnesota, com- mencing with the General/Citp Election to be held on November 4, 1980, and including all City Coiinty, State and Fcderal elections. Motion for adoption of. the resolution was seconded by Councilman Richards. Rollcall : Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Sc‘midt, Van Valkenburg Nays: Bredesen Resolution adopted, . 1979 AUDIT PRESENTED. that the 1979 Audit will be considered at the Budget Meeting. As recommended by the Mayor, it was informally decided SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY RESOLUTION ADOPTED. Councilwoman Schmidt offered the fol- lowing resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the City of Edina, Minnesota, has entered into a Joint and Cooperative \. Agreement providing for the creati m of the Suburban Rate Authority; and WKEREAS, the present form of such Joint and Cooperztive Agreement does not author- ize the Suburban Rate Authority to participate in proceedings or engage in acti-‘ vities involving the Metropolitan Waste Control Commision; and WHEREAS, it appears necessary and desirable that such authority be conferred upon the Suburban Rate Authority and that this be accomplished by the execution of the amendment to the Joint and Coo2erative Agreement; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minne- sota, as follows: 1. The Mayor and ‘Clerk to the Joht and Cooperatiye Agreement giving authority for Suburban Rate Auth- ority involvement in matters relating to the Metropolitan Waste Control Commis- s ion 2. Joint and Cooperative Agreement, together with a certified copy’of this resolu- tion, with the Secretary/Treasurer of the Suburban Rate Authority. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Bredesen. 2re authorized and directed to execute the Aneodment The City Clerk is directed to file a copy of the executzd Anieridment to tE;e ’ Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Vzn Valkenburg Nays: None , Abstaining: Courtney . Resolution adopted. . BIDS TO BE TAKEN FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Councilman Richards offered the followiDg resolution and moved its adoption: As recomnended by Mr. Hoffman, RESOLUTION AFPROVING PLAXS AND SPECIFICATIOXS DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FCR PROPOSED IMPROVDIENTS AND FOR GRADING, GRAVELING AND PAVING IMPROVEMENT NOS. C-132 AND ‘2-133, SANITARY SEVER IMPROVEMENTS NOS. SS-356 Ah9 SS-357 WATERMAIN IMPROYDIENTS NOS. L’M-340 , WM-341 AND TJM-342 AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. ST.S-164 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COLTNCIL, CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA: 1. The plans and specifications for the proposed improvements set forth in the following Advertisement for Bids form, beretofore prepared by the City Engineer and now on fLle in the office of the City Clerk are hereby approved. 2. tin the following notice of bids for improvements: ‘ The Clerk shall cause to be publ-ished in the Edina Sun and Construction Bulle- (Official Publication) CITY OF EDIXA 4801 W. 5GTH STREET EDINA, PIINKESOTA 55424 tV>VERTISEEIENT FOR BIDS CONTRACT 1180-8 (ENG) SANITARY SEWER, ‘FJATElWAIhr, STOm SEWER, GRADING, GRAVELING 8133 PAVING I&PROVDI%NT NOS. C-132, C-133, SS-35G, SS-357, WM-340, \*Pi-341 , WI4-342 ~- AKD ST.S A64 - BIDS CLOSE @C;TOB3ER 3 1980 LL 9/8/80 SEALED BIDS will be received and opened in the City Council Chambers in the Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th Street, at 11:OO a.m., Friday, Qctober 3, 1980, and the Edina City Couiicil wi.L1 meet tit 7:OO p.m., t!onday, October 6, 1980, r0 consider said bids for Sanitary Sexers, 'WELtcrmains, Storm Sewer and Grading and, Graveling. The following are approximate quantitdes of the major items: 2,155 Z/F, 8" Sanitary Sewer 2,240 L/F, 6" - E" D.I.P. Watermain 1,235 L/F, 12, 15 and 24" R.C.P. Storm Sewer 4,370 C/Y, Excavation 3,954 Tons, Class 2 Gravel Bids shall be in a sealed envelope with a statement thereon showing the work cov- ered by the bid. 4801 GT. 50th Street, Edina, Minnesota 55424, and may be mailed or submitted personally to the City Engineer. the mail or by personal submission, after the time set for receiving them nay be returned unopened. Work must be done as described in plans and specifications on file in the office of the City Clerk. $25.00 (by check). specifications with a bona fide bid. and accornpanied by bid bond or certified check payable to the City Clerk in the amount of at least tea (10)percent of base bid. right to reject any cr all bids, BY ORDER OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL. II 16 Each, Standard Manholes 6 Each, Standard Hydrants 164 Tons, Ninn. D.O.T. 2341 Bituminous Paving . Bids should be addressed to the City Engineer, City of Edina, Bids received by the City Engineer, either thru Plans and specifications are available for a deposit of Said deposit to be returned upon return of the plans and No bids will be considered unless sealed The City Council reserves the Florence B. Hallberg City Clerk MotioD for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoinan Schmidt. Rollcal_l.. : Ayes: Bredesen, Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, V.zn Valkenburg Hays: h'one Resolution adopted. I CLAIFIS PAID. Motion of Councilr.~oman .Schidt was seconded by Councilman Brede- sen for paymeDt of tke following cL2irns as per Pre-List: Rcvenue Sharing, $500.00; Park Fund, $9,340.73; Art Center, $654.34; Park Con- struction, $20,147.56; Swimming Pool, $1,452.47; Golf Course, $6,487.76; Arena, $1,190.38; Gun Range; $1,079.82; Water Fund, $12,476.75; Sever Fund, $100,715.37; Liquor Fund, $63,664.41; Construction, $11,612.92; Total, $309,177.47; and for confirmation of payment of the following claims: Fund, $1,623.00; Arz Center, $17.42; Swimmhg Pool, $616.56; Golf Course, $4,906.55; Are3a, $22,276.42; @an Range, $39.89; Ikter Fund, $272.69; Liquor .- Fund, $186,233.29; Total, $234,301.41. #. Getxxa!. Fund, $79,S54.95; Gensral Fund, $18,315.55; ?ark Ayes: Bxedesen, Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Nays: ??me Motion carried. Council's agenda hzving been covered, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. 'Adjournment at 8:35 p.m.