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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19810105_regularMINUTES OF Tl-IE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL JANUARY 5, 1981 37 Answering rollcall were members Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner and blayor Courtney. OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO MAYOR COURTNEY AND MEMBERS SCHMIDT AND TURNER. The City Clerk administered oaths of office to Mayor C. l?ayne Courtney and to Councilwomen June A. Schmidt and Leslie C. Turner. ORCINANCE NO. 811-A142 SECOND READING CONTINUED TO JAXUARY 19, 1981. As recom- mended by Mr. Hughes, Councilman Bredesen's motion was seconded by Councilman Rich- ards, continuing Second Reading of Ordinance No. 811-A142 (the request of A1 John- son Construction Company for 0-1 Office District zoning for property located South of W. 76th St. and East of York Ave.) until January 19, 1981. Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. LOIS 7TH ADDITION GRANTED PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL. Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Mr. Hughes recalled that this one industrial lot plat generally located West of County Road 18 and South of Valley'View Road, had been considered by the Council at its meet- ing of October 20, 1980, at which time the matter had been continued indefinitely so that the developer would have an opportunity to work with the County to deter- mine what right-of-way might be required. Mr. John Paulson, the developer, intro- duced his attorney to the Council. Mr. Paulson said that the County has now told him that it has no immediate plans to proceed with a road adjacent to the property in question and requested that the platting be permitted as requested. response to a question of Councilman Richards, Mr. Hughes advised that the property is presently non-conforming and that variances will be required before the land can be developed. Councilman Richards suggested that the proposed alignment of County Road 39 should be discouraged so as to make automobile traffic through Western Edina more difficult. its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Council that that certain plat entltled "Lois 7th Addition", and platted by John Paulson and presented at the Edina City Council Meeting of January 5,.-,1981, be and is hereby granted preliminary plat approval. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Bredesen. a 0 07 3 a a In He then offered the following resolution and moved RESOLUTION Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Resolution adopted. DIVISION OF LOT 9, BLOCK 1, THE HABITAT APPROVED. tion for the division of Lot 9, Block 1, The Habitat along the party wall. No objections being heard , Councilman Bredesen offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: Mr. Hughes presented the peti- RES OLUT IOM WHEREAS, the foliowing described property is at present a single tract of land: Lot 9, Block 1, The Habitat; and WHEREAS, the owners have requested the subdivision of said tract into separate parcels (herein called "Parcels") described as follows : That part of Lot 9, Block 1, The Habitat, lying Southwesterly of a line described as follows: thence Westerly, along the North line of said Lot 9, on an assumed bearing of Noreh 88 degrees 25 minutes 27 seconds West, a distance of 115.70 feet; thence South 35 degrees 15 minutes East a distance of 163.31 feet; thence South 44 degrees 12 minutes 15 seconds East a distance of 35.63 feet to a point on the Southeasterly line of said Lot 9, a distance of 28.71 feet Southwesterly from the Southeast corner of said Lot 9, as measured along the Southeasterly line thereof and there terminating; and That part of Lot 9, Block 1, The Habitat, except that portion lying South- westerly of a line described as follows: of said Lot 9, thence Nesterly, along the North line of said Lot 9, on an assumed bearing of North 88 degrees 25 minutes 27 seconds West, a distance of 115.70 feet; thence South 35 degrees 15 niinutes East a distance of 163.31 feet; thence South 44 degrees 12 minutes 15 seconds East a distance of , 35.63 feet to a point on the Southeasterly line of said Lot 9, a distance of 28.71 feet Southwestzrly from the Southeast corner of said Lot 9, as measured along the Southeasterly line thereof and there terminating; and Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Lot 9, Commencing at the Northeast corner 1/5/81 38 WHEREAS , the requested subdivision is authorized under Ordinance has been determined that compliance with the Subdivision and Zon No. 801 ng Regu and it ations of the City of Edina will create an unnecessary hardship and said Parcels as separate tracts of land do not interfere with the purpose of the Subdivision 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 tbat 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 ordi- nance No. 801 and Ordinance No. 811 and subject to the limitations set our 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 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, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Resolution adopted. DIVISION OF LOT 10, BLOCK 1, THE HABITAT GRANTED AF'PROVAL. Nr. Hughes presented the petition for the division of Lot 10, Block 1, The Habitat, along the party wall. lution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the following described property is at present a single tract of land: WHEREAS, the owners have requested the subdivision of said tract into separate parcels (herein called "Parcels") described as follows : That part of Lot 10, Block 1, The Habitat, lying Westerly of a line run from a point an the North line of said Lot 10, a distance of 143.03 feet West of the Northeast corner thereof, thence South at right angles to said North line a distance of 102.0 feet; thence Southwesterly a distance of 42.86 feet to a point on the South line of said Lot 10, a distance of 21.24 feet Northwesterly of the Southeast comer thereof, as measured along said South line and there terminating; and That part of Lot 10, Block 1, The Habitat, except that part lying Westerly of a line run from a point on the North line of said Lot 10, a distance of 143.03 feet West of the Northeast comer thereof, thence South at right angles to said North line a distance of 102.0 feet; thence Southwesterly a distance of 42.86 feet to a point on the South line of said Lot 10, a dis- tance of 21.24 feet Northwesterly of the Southeast corner thereof, as meas- ured along said South line and there terminating; and No objections being heard, Councilman Bredesen offered the following reso- RESOLUTION Lot 10, Block 1, The Habitat; and I WHEREAS, the requested subdivision is authorized under Ordinance No. 801 and it has been determined that compliance with the Subdivision and Zoning Regulations of the City of Edina will create an unnecessary hardship and said Parcels as separate tracts of land do not interfere with the purpose of the Subdivision and Zonfng Regulations as congained in the City of Edina Ordinznce 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 separ- ate 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 convey- ance 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 provis- sion that no further subdivision be made of said Parcels unless made in compli- ance with the .pertinent ordinances of the City of Edha or with the prior. , approval of this Council as may be provided for by those ordinances. Hotion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Resolution adopted . I LOTS 7, 8 and 9, BLOCK 2, SAVORY ADDITION, DIVISION APPROVED. tk. Hughes advised that at the time Savory Addition was platted, an error was made in the survey and a portion of one of the greenhouse buildings on Lot 9 encroaches into the North- east portion of Lot 7. He advised that the proponent has requested a division of the property so that a portion of Lot 7 will be transferred to Lot 8 and a portion of Lot 9 will be transferred to Lot 7. No objections being heard, Councilwoman 1/5/81 39 Schmidt offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RIXS OLUTION \JMEREAS, the following described properties constitute various separate parcels: WHEREAS, the owners of the above tracts of land desire to combine said tracts into the following described new and separate parcels (Herein called "Parcels") : -- Lots 7, 8 and 9, Block 2, Savory Addition; and Parcel I - Lot 7, Block 2, Savory Addition, except the North 28 feet of the East 24 feet thereof; together with the South 10 feet of the West 65 feet of Lot 9, Block 2, Savory Addition; and Parcel I1 - Lot 8, Block 2, Savory Addition; together with the North 28 feet of the East 24 feet of Lot 7, Block 2, Savory Addition; and Parcel I11 - Lot 9, Block 2, Savory Addition, except the South 10 feet of the West 65 feet thereof; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that compliance with the Subdivision and Zoning Regulations of the City of Edina will create an unnecessary hardship and said Parcels as separate tracts of land do not interfere with the purposes of the Sub- division and Zoning Regulations as contained in the City of Edina Ordinance Nos. 801 and 811; NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina . that the conveyance and ownership of said Parcels as separate tracts of land is hereby approved and the requirements and provisions of Ordinance No. 801 and Ordinance No. 811 are hereby waived to allow said division and conveyance thereof as separate tracts of land but are not waived for any other purpose or as to any other provision thereof, and 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 Councilman Bredesen. Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Resolution adopted. -- LOT I, BLOCK 1, AND LOT 1, BLOCK 2, FINDELL SECOND ADDITION EASEMENT VACATIONS APPROVED. Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. age and utility easements in ,Lot 1, Block 1 and Lot 1, Block 2., Findell Second Addition, recalling that when Amundson Ave. was vacated, these easements should also have been vacated. He added that no objections have been received from the utility companies. In response to a question of Councilman Richards, Mr. Hoff-. man-assured the Council that vacation of these easements would have no effect on the'adjacent park property. No objection being heard, Councilman Bredesen offered the-following resolution and moved its adoption: Mr. Hoffman presented the request for vacation of drain- RESOLUTION VACATING EASEMENTS FOR DRAINAGE AND UTILITY PURPOSES WHEREAS, a resolution of the City Council adopted the 15th day of December, 1980, fixed a date for a public hearing on a proposed vacation of easements for drain- age and utility purposes; and WHEREAS, the Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City and of the public that said easement vacations be made; and WHEREAS, the Council has considered the extent to which the vacation affects ex- isting easements within the area of the vacation and the extent to which the vacation affects the authority of any person, corporation, or municipality owning or controlling electric or telephone poles and lines, gas and sewer lines, or water pipes, mains, and hydrants on or under the area of the proposed vacation, to continue maintaining the same, or to enter upon such easement areas thereof vacated to maintain, repair, replace, remove, or otherwise attend thereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Hennepin County, Minnesota, that the following described portion of drainage and utility easements be and are hereby vacated effective as of January 6, 1981: 10' wide drainage and utility easement adjo-ining and abutting Amundson Avenue on Lot 1, Block 1, Findell Second Addition, except the East 25' and the West 5' thereof and 10' wide drainage and utility easement adjoining and abutting Amundson Avenue on Lot 1, Block 2, Findell Second Addition, except the Easterly 10' and Southerly 5' thereof; and that the Clerk is authorized and directed to cause a notice of completion of proceedings to be prepared, entered in the transfer record of the County Auditor, and filed with the Register of Deeds, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.851. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Richards. Rollcall : Nays: None Resolution adopted. ' Aye6 : Bredesen, Richards , Schmidt , TurnelC'; Courtney BIDS APPROVED FOR VARIOUS CARS AND TRUCKS. tabulations of bids for Public Works veliicles received in response' to Advertise- ment for Bids in the Ediiia Sun and Construction Bulletin: Superior Ford, Inc., low bidder at $32,544.00; Crystal Motors, Inc., $33,000.00; International Harvestor Co, $33,830.00; Lakeland Ford Truck Sales, Inc., $33,909.06; Boyer Ford Trucks, Inc., $35,429.51; two 1/2 Ton Pick-Up Trucks - Superior Ford, Inc., $7,074.00 each; Lakeland Ford Truck Sales, Inc, $7,151.80 Mr. Rosland presented the following 3 Ton Dump Truck- each; Boyer Ford Trucks, Inc., $7,523.50 each; Sidewalk Snow Plow - Mac Queen Equipment, Inc., at $28,240 (only bidder); tabulation for three bids received for two 10,000 GVW trucks with stake bos for the Park Department showed the fol- lowing bids for two trucks: Lakeland Ford, $19,959.36, Superior Ford, $20,074.00; Boyer Ford, $20,785.66. Nr. Rosland advised that the bid for a 112 Ton Van had been withdrawn and that the van will be re-bid in June, 1981. questions raised by Councilman Bredesen as to why some sidewalks in the City are plowed by City crews, Mr. Rosland recalled that the Council had made a commitment some time ago to plowing sidewalks abutting on all State Aid streets. Councilman Richardst motion for award to recommended low bidder in all cases was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. I In response to Ayes : Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None &tion carried. Council will be given maps of sidewalks plowed by the City. BID AWARDED FOR RADIO FOR AMBULANCE. for the radio system as per new ambulance specifications, which tabulation showed only one bid,was taken by Hennepin County and clarified that the equipment may be purchased by the Edina Foundation. recommended bidder, Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc., at $7,575.00, was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Mr. Rosland presented tabulation of bids Councilman Bredesen's motion for award to Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. SWEEPER BRUSHES BID AIJARDED. Mr. Rosland presented tabulation of bids taken by Hennepio County showing Qld Dominion Brush Company, the only bidder, at $8,344. Motion of Councilman Bredesen was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt for award to Old Dominion Brush Company at $8,344 as recommended. Ayes: Nays: None Motion carried. Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt , Turner, Courtney RA3GE BALLS FOR GOLF COURSE BID ATJARDED. Mr. Rosland presented tabulation of two bids for 575 dozen range balls for Braemar Golf Course showing Spalding, Inc., at $2,070.00 and :?ittick, Inc., at $3,220.00. Councilwoman Schmidt's motion was seconded by Councilman Richards for award to recommended low bidder, Spalding, mc., at $2,070.00. - Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. z BRAEMAR CLUB HOUSE DOORS BID AVARDED. Mr. Rosland presented tabulation of three bids for two sets of glass doors for the Braemar Club House showing Keho Construc- tion Company at $4,766.00, Metro Glass and Glazing at $5,418.00 and Gateway Glass at $5,870.00, advising that present doors are warped and must be replaced. Motion of Councilmay Richards was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt for award to recom- mended low bidder, Keho Construction Company, at $4,766.00. Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. I BRAEMAR CLUB HOUSE KITCHEN INPROVEMENTS BID AWARDED. lation of three bids for a quarry tile floor and resurfacing walls with glass board at the Braemar Club House kitchen so as to meet City codes. Tabulation showed Peak Construction Go. at $9,500.00, Earl C. Sharpe at $9,800.00 and Peter Dukinfield Go. at $10,500.00. Councilwoman Schmidt for award to recommended low bidder, Peak Construction Co., at $9,500.00. Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney . Nays: None Motion carried. Mr. Rosland presented tabu- Motion of Councilman Bredesen was seconded by ART CENTER IMPROVEMENTS BIDS REJECTED; NEW BIDS TO BE TAKE" Mr. Rosland advised that, while the contractors who bid on the Art Center improvements had agreed to hold their bids, it had been discovered that the specifications did 1/5/81 41 not meet H.U.D. requirements. and take new bids for the Art Center improvements was seconded by Councilinan Bredesen. Councilwoman Schmidt's motion to reject a11 bids Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. 49ER'S CONTRACT FOR 1981-82 APPROVED. Mr. Rosland advised that the bRMh group has negotiated and the members of Local 49 have ratified the package offered for 1981- ,1982 and explained that that the 1981 items .are within the 1981 budget. In response to Councilman Bredesen's objection to the amount the City is paying to- ward employees' insurance, Mr. Rosland said that he is seeking new methods of reducing the City's cost. *Councilman Bredesen's motion for approval of the con- tract was then seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. I PURCHASING LIMITS LEGISLATION TO BE SOUGHT. Mr. Rosland recalled that Minnesota Statutes currently require that any purchase over $1,000 must be submitted to Council prior to issuance of a purchase ordef and asked that the staff be permit- ted to seek legislation to raise this limit to $2,500. Councilman Bredesen's motion was then seconded by Councilwoman Turner authorizing the City Manager to contact the League of Minnesota Cities and Edina's representatives in the Legisla- ture for support of legislation which would raise the limits of purchases which must have Council action. m 0 CD 3 a Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None a Motion carried. . COUNCILWOMAN TURNER APPOINTED TO H.R.A. Motion of Councilman Bredesen was sec- onded by Councilwoman Schmidt appointing Councilwoman Turner as a member of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority for a five year term of office. Motion car- ried unanimously. !.:' ' ', GOODIJILL INDUSTRIES, INC., AGREEMENT APPROVED. As recommended by the Recycling Commission, Councilwoman Schmidt's motion was seconded by Councilwoman Turner, authorizing the City to enter into agreement with Goodwill Industries, Inc., to set a semi-trailer at the Recycling Center for the purpose of collectir,g items for the Goodwill Industries. Ayes : Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. .. HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY PLAN ACCEPTED. Mr. Hughes presented a plan for facili- ties for the handicapped for various municipal buildings so that these structures will conform with Chapter 55 of the State Building Code. Councilman Richards that acceptance of this plan would not necessitate additional personnel in the Planning Department. Councilwoman Turner's motion was then sec- onded by Councilman Richards accepting the Handicapped Accessibility Plan as presented. Mr. Rosland assured Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Hot ion carried. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE SET. Councilman Bredesen's motion was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt that Council meetings which fall on a holiday be held on the following Monday as has been past practice. Ayes : Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt , Turner, Courtney Nays: None Mot ion carried. PERSONNEL CONMISSION DISCUSSED. sen, Mr. Rosland said that he would study the establishment of a Personnel Com- mission and bring his recommendations back to the Council. taken . In response to a suggestion of Councilman Brede- No formal action was BRAEMAR CONCESSION STAND POLICY QUESTIONED. man Richards about the Braemar Concession Stand policy, Mr. Rosland said that he is already looking into unfortunate circumstances which existed. taken. COUNCILMAN RICHARDS APPOINTED MAYOR PRO TEM. As recommended by the Mayor, In response to a question of Council- No action was 1/5/8i 42 Councilman Bredesen's motion was seconded by Councilwoman Turner appointing Councilman Richards as Mayor Pro Tem for 1981. Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney . Nays: None Motion carried. COPDflSSION AND COPPfITTEE APPOINTMENTS DISCUSSED; COUNCILLJOMAN SCHMIDT REAPPOINTED TO SOUTH HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES. Mavor Courtnev asked Council to submit names a at the next Council >!eeting for new members of the various Commissions and Com- mittees and requested that an article be written in the Edina Sun asking that interested residents make their interests known. Councilman Bredesen's motion was then seconded by Councilwoman Turner and unanimously carried, reappointing Councilwoman Schmidt for a term of office as a member of the South Hennepin Human Services which will extend to February 1, 1983. WINE -&I~@$sES DISCUSSED. Edina Chamber of Commerce will probably be requesting the Council to approve On- Sale Licenses for wine and strong beer for restaurants. (See correction in Minutes of April.6, 1981.) MITCHELL ENERGY PROPOSAL DISCUSSED. Mr. Rosland said that he has been approached by Mitchell Energy Company for the City to act as a "municipal partner" for sub- mitting grants to the Federal government. into the proposal of Mitchell Energy. No formal action was taken. Mr . Rosland advised Council that the No action was taken. . Councilman Richards agreed 'to look CITY MANAGER'S VACATION PLANS NOTED. on vacation between January 28 and February 9, 1981. Mr. Rosland advised Council that he will be No action was taken. SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR APPOINTED. As recommended by Mr. Rosland, Councilman Richards offered the following resolution and moved its adoption : RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, as follows: .I. N. Dalen is hereby designated as a Director of the Suburban Rate Authority, and Russell Hedlund is hereby designated to serve as Alternate Director of the Suburban Rate Authority for the year 1981 and.unti1 their successors are appointed. Notion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Bredesen. Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Resolutlon adopted. LOGIS DIRECTOR Am ALTERNATE DIRECTOR APPOINTED. following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the City Cobcil of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that J. N. ' Dalen is hereby designated as a Director of LOGIS, and Kenneth E. Rosland is hereby designated to serve as Alternate Director of LOGIS for the year 1981 and Notion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Councilman Bredesen offered, the . . - mtil their successors are appointed. Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Resolution adopted. EDINA SUN DESIGNATED "OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER". Councilman Bredesen offered the fol- lowing resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLWD by the Edina City Council that the Edina Sun be designated as the Official Publication for the City of Edina for the year 1981. Hotion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney . Nays: None Resolution adopted. OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES DESIGNATED FOR CITY. Councilman Bredesen offered the fol- lowing resolution and moved its adoption: - RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES BE IT RESOLVED that the First Edina National Bank, Edina, Minnesota, First South- i i i I t I I dale National Bank, Edina, Piinnesota, Americana State Bank of Edina, Edina, Minne- sota, Southwest Fidelity State Bank, Edina, Pfinnesota, First National Bank of 1/5/81 . 6$9 0 Minneapolis , Minneapolis , Minnesota, and Northwestern National Bank oE Hopkins, Edina, Minnesota, authorized to do batilcing business in Minnesota, be and hereby are designated as Official Depositories for the Public Funds of the City of Edina, County of Hennepin, Minnesota, until January 1, 1982. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Resolution adopted . SIGNATORY RESOLUTION ADOPTED. tion and moved its adoption: Councilman Bredesen offered the following resolu- SIGRATORY RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED that the persons holding office as Mayor, Manager and Treasurer of the City of Edina be, and they hereby are, authorized to act for this munici- pality in the transaction of any banking business with First Edina National Bank, First Southdale National Bank, Americana State Bank, Southwest Fidelity State Bank, First National Bank of Minneapolis and the Northwestern National Bank of Hopkins (hereinafter referred to as The Banks) from time to time and until writ- ten notice to any bank to the contrary, to sign checks against said accounts, which checks will be signed by the Mayor, Manager and City Treasurer. Each bank is hereby authorized and directed to honor and pay any checks against such account which is signed as above described, whether or not said check is pay- able to the order of, or deposited to the credit of, any officer or officers of the City, including the signer or signers of the check. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF FACSIMILE SIGNATURES BY PUBLIC OFFICIALS ADOPTED. Councilman Bredesen offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF FACSIMILE SIGNATURES BY PUBLIC OFFICIALS RESOLVED that the use of facsimile signatures by the following named persons: C. WAYNE COURTNEY - MAYOR KENNETH E. ROSLAXD’ - CITY MANAGER J. N. DALEN - CITY TREASURER on checks, drafts, warrants, warrant-checks, vouchers or other orders on public funds deposited in First Edina National Bank, First Southdale National Bank, Americana State Bank of Edina, Southwest Fidelity State Bank, First National Bank of Minneapolis and Northwestern National Bank, be and hereby is approved, and that each of said named persons may authorize said depository banks to honor any such instrument bearing his facsimile signature in such form as he may designate and to charge the same to the account in said depository bank upon which drawn, as fully as though it bore his manually written signature and that instruments so honored shall be wholly perative and binding in favor of said depository bank although such facsimile signature shall have been affixed without his authority. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. I Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Richards , Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Resolution adopted. FIRST NATIONAL BANK ASSIGNMENT OF SECURITIES IN LIEU OF BOND APPROVED. Councilman Bredesen offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF SECURITIES IN LIEU OF BOND (FIRST NATIONAL BANK) BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, approve the assignment by its depository, First National bank of Minneapolis , Minnesota, of the following securities as good and sufficient collateral for the Citf of Edina Stamford,. CT Issue 2 Housing 13 @ $5,000 - 7/1/93 - $ 65,000 Knoxville, TN 3rd Housing Authority 3 3/4% 21 @ $5,000 - 2/1/93 - 105,000 Danville IL Ser. B Hosp. Pac. Rev . Public Funds deposited in said depository: Authority - New Housing Authority 3 3/4% Lalceview Medical Center Project 7.25% 45 @ $5,000 - 2/1/85 - 215,000 Monroe CT 1969 Elementary School 3.60% 9 @ $5,000 - 2/1/85 - 45,000 Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councij.woman Schmidt. Rollcall: Ayes : Bredesen , Richards , Schmidt , Turner, Courtney Nays: None Resolution adopted. i/5/8i -. 44 NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL Br%N ASSIGNMENT OF SECURITIES IN LIEU OF BOND APPROVED. Councilman Bredesen offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING ASSIGNbENT OF SECURITIES IN LIEU OF BOND NOKTHWESTERN NATIONAL BANK (NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL BANWEST) BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Edina, Blinnesota, approve the assignment by its depository Northwestern National Bank (Northwestern National Bankwest) of Hopkins, Minnesota, of the following securities as good and suffi- cient collateral for the City of Edina Public Funds deposited in said depository: Jamestown, N.D. Series H Aurora Co. Series 1973 GO Vtr. 5.50‘% 20 @ $5,000 11/1/86. 100,000.00 Brooklyn Park, NN 1977 GO Imp. 4.80% 28 @ $5,000 11/1/89 140,000.00 Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Rollcall : Ayes : Bredesen, Richards , Schmidt , Turner, Courtney Nays: None Resolution adopted. Ref dg. Improvements 6.40% 32 @ $5,000 5/1/88 $160,000.00 1 I WATERNAIN IMPROVEMENT -NO. mi-380 CONNECTION CHARGE APPROVED. Nri Dalen, Councilwoman Schmidt offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council does hereby authorize the assessment of the connection charge for Watermain Improvement No. WM-380 against Lot 3, Block 1, Crosstown Hill Addition, said Watermain assessment to be levied in the amount of $992.17 over a six year period at a rate of 7%. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Bredesen. As recommended by RESOLUTION Rollcall : Ayes : Bredesen, Richards , Schmidt , Turner, Courtney Nays: None Resolution adopted. I CLAIMS PAID. for payment of the following Claims as per Pre-List: Park Fund, $1,491.74; Art Center, $92.60; Swimming Pool, $100.00; Golf Course, $358.00; Recreation Fund, $5,960.88; Gun Range, $25.00; TJater Fund, $70.80; Sewer Fund, $801.80; Liquor Fund, $3,068.29; IBR #2, $14,000.00; Total, $56,893.45; and for confirmation of payment of the following Claims: Fund, $432,766.81; Golf Fund, $206.66, Liquor Fund, $115,915.66; Total, $548,889.13. Motion of Councilman Richards was seconded by Councilman Bredesen General Fund, $30,932.34; General Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. 3IAYOR”S LETTER TO NORTHERN CABLEVISION NOTED. tion to his letter of January 5, 1981, to Mr. James C. Erickson of Northern Cablevision. No action was taken, nor was the letter discussed. The Mayor called Council’s atten- No further business appearing, Councilman Richards ’ motion for adjournment was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Adjournment at 8:50 p.m. jL 8. 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