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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19810223_regularNINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING - .* ON WOODDALE SCIIOOL USE CONNITTEE REPORT Due not.ice having been given, Council met in special informal session with -. members of the Edina School Board and the Wooddale School Use Committee,at 4:OO p.m. in the Council Chambers. The Report was reviewed by members of the Com- mittee and questions of the Council, the School Board and the audience were answered. It was informally decided that a committee comprised of the Mayor, - Mr. Rosland, Dr. Lieber, Mr. Hite and Mrs. Joan Cornwell, Chairman of the 'wood- dale School Use Committee would work together and bring their recommendations back to the Committee. Members of the Wooddale School Use Committee.emphasized I I their interest in keeping in touch with any actions to be taken. The meeting adjourned at 6:05 p,m. 4Ld.b 1 City Clerk .. ._ .. . '. ~ .. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL FEBRUARY 23, 1981 Answering rollcall were members Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner and Mayor Courtney. MIhES of December 1 and 29, 1980, and February 2, 1981, were approved as sub- mitted by motion of Councilwoman Schmidt, seconded by Councilman Courtney. . Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. EDINA PARK BOARD COBMENDED FOR PARTICIPATION IN HENNEPIN COUNTY YOUTH EFPLOYMENT PROGRAM. The Mayor read a commendation to the Edina Park Board for their parti- cipation in the Hennepin County Youth Employment Program at Pamela, Beard and York Parks and at Sraemar Arena. The award was accepted by Mr. Kojetin. ORDINANCE NO. 811-A142 (AL JOHNSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY) CONTINUED TO MARCH 16, 1981. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 811-A142 until Yarch 16, 1981, was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. . Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney As recommended by Mr. Rosland, Councilman Bredesen's motion continuing Nays: None Motion carried. ORDINANCE .NO. 8 11-A144 (SENTINEL KUAGEEENT COaANY) CONTINUED TO MARCH 2, 198 1 - As recommended by Mr. Rosland, Councilman Bredesen's motion continuing Second Reading of Ordinance No. 811-A144 until March 2, 1981, was seconded by Council- woman Schmidt . Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney. Nays: None Motion carried. HENNEPIN COUNTY MD FILL SITE SELECTION REPORT ACCEPTED. 5932 Wooddale Ave.. advised that,,through her activities with the League of Women Mrs. Nancy Grimsby, - e Voters, she had been selected as a member of the Hennepin County Land Fill Site Selection Committee. She clarified that. the Committee was formed only to look specifically for criteria for land fills within Hennepin County, and. that. the Metropolitan Council had determined how many land fills should be sited and that Hsnnepin County was asked to cite four for solid waste and one for demolition. -waste.' Mrs. Grimsby explained.that Brauer & Associates was retained by Hennepin County to conduct the site selection process and that a committee of 160 people representing various organizations has been formed to look at various criteria of where a land fill should be sited. Council was advised that it is anticipated that by 1985 all land fills within the metropolitan area will probably be full and that each County is to be held responsible for disposing of some of their own waste. Edina would qualify for .a land fill, it is possible that a "transfer station" might be placed here. I . Mrs. Grimsby clarified that, while under present criteria, no sites in No formal action, was taken. 2/23/81 59 SOIL CONDITIONER BID AWARDED. Mr. Rosland presented tabulation of three bids for a soil conditioner showing Eenmac, Inc., low bidder at $4,200.00, Lely Roterra second low bidder at $4,690.00 and Long Lake Ford-Tractor, Xnc., at $6,930. Councilman Courtney's motion was seconded by Councilwoman Turner for award to recommended low bidder, Glenmac, Inc., at $4,200.00. Ayes : Bredesen, Richards , Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays.: None Motion carried. UNDERBODY SNOW BLADES FOR DUIQ TRUCKS BID AWARDED. Mr. Rosland presented tabula- tion of two low bids received for two underbody snow blades for dump trucks, show- ing The McMullen Company low bidder at $2,150.00 each and Itasca Equipment Co. at $7,605.00 each. As recommended by the City Manager, Councilwoman Schmidt's motion was seconded by Councilman Bredesen for award to recommended low bidder, The McMullen Company at $2,150.00 each. Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. CALCIUM CHLORIDE PELLETS BID AWARDED. ing Van Waters & Rogers the low bidder in the.amount of $2,820.00 for Hennepin County Contract #0458 for 250 bags of calcium chloride pellets. by Mr. Rosland, Councilwoman Schmidt's motion was seconded by Councilman Bredesen, for award to recommended bidder, Van Waters & Rogers for $2,820.00 for 250 bags. Mr. Rosland presented a tabulation show- As recommended .a 0 Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. m -3 a lesr TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 16, 1981, REVIEVED. Councilman Bredesen's motion approving the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee that "DO Not Block Intersection" signs should be installed at W. 70th Street at Rsbun Drive and that the Minnesota Department of Transportation be requested to study the timing for the activated signalization at the Frontage Road with the' objective of improving rush-hour traffic flow, was seconded by Councilwoman Turner. ' Councilman Bredesen's motion also accepted Section C of the Wnutes. Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None + Motion carried. PROPOSED LIQUOR LEGISMTION DISCUSSED; LAND TRADE FOR BLOOMINGTON PROPERTY TO BE PURSUED. .Mr. Rosland referred to a Bill for an Act centering around legisla- tion that would make it possible for the Radisson South to sell liquor in the, part of its building which is in Edina and suggested that the Council not endorse this legislation. He referred to a memo from Lieutenant Rleven which pointed out a number of problems which would be incurred with joint policing with the City of Bloodngton and stated that additional demands for police service. would require hiring more police officers or reducing the level of police service to the community. Mr. Rosland recommended that the Council request the Radisson Hotel to tell Senator Bang not to introduce the Bill and'sug- gested that the boundary between Edina and Bloomington be changed by the even exchange of soin2 developed property for the Radisson South or, in the event that that was impossible, to try to make some type of monetary trade with the City of Bloomington. for some type of trade and come back to the Council. attorney for the Carlson Companies, explained that the Radisson South had been unsuccessful in its approach to property owners in the area when it had asked them if they would be willing to have their land transferred to the City of Edina. Mr. Richards recalled that the people of Edina had made their wishes known at the split liquor election in 1975. he would support the concept of a physical exchange of land. He then moved that Edina advise its Legislators that the Council does not favor the Bill before it, and that representatives of the Radisson South and the City of Bloomington work with the City of Edina staff to work out a land exchange so that the land in question can be physically removed from the City of Edina. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. Councklman Richards declined to include in his motion Mr. Brooks' request that the land be exchanged for revenue, but said that if the staff comes back with a report that there is no progerty available for trade, then the matter can be reopened. difficult to get legislation through before che Legislature adjourns. man Richards reminded Mr. Brooks that the Radisson South was aware of the posi- tion of the City before it constructed its building in Edina. Schmidt suggested that the staff be authorized to work out an agreement whereby money, as well as property would be used in the exchange, and added that this is Mr. Rosland suggested that the Radisson South look Mr. William Brooks, Councilman Richards said that Mr. Brooks expressed cmcern that it might be Council- Councilwoman- i 2/23/81 ! t , I L I i 1 i I i + 6 0. a problem for both Edina anc, the Radisson South which should be settled. , Rollcall : Ayes : Nays: Bredesen, Schmidt Motion carried. . Richards , Turnel; Courtney SOUTHMARK PROPERTIES NOTICE OF CLAIM NOTED. of Claim of Southmark Properties, which Notice has been referred to the insur- Council was advised of a Notice ance company and to the City Attorney. 911 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM DISCUSSED. to a memorandum describing the features of the metropolitan 911 telephone system and said that prior to the 1982 Budget, he would have the staff prepare a short presentation on the implementation process. Mr. Rosland noted his concern that Edina pay only for its share of the cost. No formal action was taken. I;EAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES MEMBERSHIP AND PARTICIPATION IN BUILDING PROGRAM DIS- CUSSED. Minnesota Cities and participation in the building program had been continued from the meeting of February 2, 1981. estimates the City could pay for tlie building with a one time assessment of $15,472.00, paying $4,082 per year over a total of five years for a total cost of $20,410.00, or paying $2,518 per year over a ten year period for a total cost of $25,180.00, and said that he is meeting on Wednesday with a committee to set dues for the coming year. the City is getting its money's worth from the League, he would hate to have to give. up membership in the A.M.M. which would be necessary, should the City resign from the League of Minnesota Cities. a year ago the City told the League that it did not favor construction of the new building and suggested that the League be told to find a more equitable method to pay for the facility, such as a user fees or a cost which would be uniform for all cities. Councilman Richards, saying that, with the state and federal governments trying to reduce spending, he would object to this expenditure of funds. to Councilwoman Turner's suggestion that it3.s better to continue our member- ship and work within the system, Mr. Rosland recalled that the League sexdim shows concern about Edina's causes. to its promise to appoint an Edina person to its Board after the City threatened to resign about 8 or 10 years ago. advise the League that it will not pay its share of the cost of the building as proposed died for lack of a second. Councilman Richards then moved that Mr. Ros- land advise the League of Minnesota Cities that the Council does not consider the method of assessment of the proposed new League headquarters to be equitable and that the League be requested to determine a more equitable method of paying for the building. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Turner. No action was taken. Mr . Rosland called Councii's attention I - Council was reminded that the question of membership in the League of . The Mayor explained that according to Nayor Courtney said that, while he is not sure that Councilman Richards recalled that Councilman Bredesen concurred with statements made by In response I- He recalled also that the League failed to live up Councilman Bredesen's motion that the City Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Mbtion carried. H.R.A. CHANGE IN TERMS OF OFFICE CONTINUED. As recommended by Mr. Rosland, Councilwoman Schmidt's motion continuizlg discussion of a possible change in the' -terms of office for H.R.A. was seconded by Councilman Bredesen. Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney 'Nays: None Mot ion carried. TAX FORFEITED LAND POLICY OF HJjN"NP1N COUNTY APPROVED TJITH CERTAIN CHANGES. Rosland called Council's attention to a letter from Hennepin County describing proposed changes in Hennepin County's Tax Forfeited Land policy. that the new policy would be satisfactory to the City, provided a minimum cost. of $5,000 for acquiring tax forfeited lands be established and provided the loca- tion of utility lines be added to permitted uses for acquisition by municipali.=- ties. Couacilman Bredesen's mction was seconded by.Councilwoman Schmidtl.that the County be advised that Edina approves the revised policy with the changes recommended by Nr. Rosland. W. He advised I - Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried.. STATE BUILDING CODE CHANGES DISCUSSED; thar the consideratiqn of State Building Code changes had been continued from the council Meeting of February 2, 1981. NO ACTION TAKEN. Mr. Rosland recalled He recalled that the Fire Department 61 had requested passage of a resolution whereby the State Building Code could'be amended to permit a City Council to adopt, by ordinance, rules and regulations in addition to the State Building Code. ment had discouraged adoption of the resolution, believing that these regulations should come from the State level. Assistant Chief Ted Paulfranz said that the Fire Department does not have the time or resources to influence the state and reiterated the Fire Department's position that they are concerned about their 'ability to fight a fire in the high-rise buildings. Co;mcilwoman Schmidt's . . motion for adoption of the proposed resolution died for lack of a second. Councilwoman Turner said that the staff should be encouraged to continue its leadership so that all municipalities can benefit. He explained that the Building Depart- No further action was taken. BIDS AUTHORIZED FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS. onded by Councilwoman Turner authorizing the staff to take bids for the fellow- ing: Lift Station; 3) Various Re-roofing projects. Motion of Councilman Bredesen was sec- 1) Edina East Water Tower painting; 2) Sunnyside Rd/Curve Ave. Sanitary Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. CLUB LIQUOR LICENSES APPROVED. Councilwoman Schmidt for approval of Club Liquor Licenses for the Edina Country Club and Interlachen Country Club , subject to approval of the Police Department. Councilman Bredesen's motion was seconded by Ayes : Bredesen, Schmidt , Turner, : Courtney Nays: None Abstaining: Richards Motion carried. PERSONNEL TASK FORCE RECOlvIMENDATIONS REQUESTED. Mr. Rosland recalled that Council had been requested to submit recommendations of people to serve on the proposed Personnel Task Force. No formal action was taken. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES LEGISLATIVE ACTION CONFERENCE NOTED. Mr. Rosland called Council's attention to the 1981 League Legislative Conference to be held at the Capitol Holiday Inn on March 12, 1981. No action was taken. PROPOSETI LJTNE L1CENSESJ)ISCUSSEQ. Mr. Rosland called Council's attention to an opinion of the-City Attorney indicating that the question of whether or not the adoption of an ordinance permitting the issuance of on-szle wine licenses rests entirely within the discretion of the Council. the Council has no authority to submit this question to a vote of the people or to pay the cost of such election. vate 'proponents of such an ordinaace cannot determine public sentiment upon the issue at their own cost and by their own methods. Dr. Arthur A. Rouner, mini- ster of Colonial Church of Edina urged that no such licenses be issued, stating that it would be harmful for the moral climate of the community. He spoke of the "growing tide of alcoholism" and its effect on both adults and young people. Dr. Rouner complimented the Council on its past stand on the sale of liquor in the City. Mr. Rosland said that no action would be taken until the Edina Chzmber of Commerce makes its presentation to the Council at a future meeting. Mr. Erickson opined that He added that there is no reason why the pri- SANITARY SEWER CONNECTIONS DISCUSSED. of requiring residents to hook up to sanitary sewers had been discussed at the last meeting and that Mr. Velde had emphasized the importance of hooking up to sanitary sewer before the private systems fail. Mr. Velde explained that if no sanitary.sewer is available, residents would be told that they would be required to have their septic tanks serviced every two years. Council acknowledged the need to protect neighbors from improperly functioning septic tanks and drain fields but were also concerned that property owners should have the opportunity to be heard if ordered to connect to an existing sewer. agreed that the staff would make an individual proposal for each of the houses with a private sewage disposal system. Mr. Rosland recalled that the problenr It was informally ORDINANCE 731-A3 ADOPTED. SECOND READING WAIVED. Mr, Rosland presented Ordi- \ nance No. 731-A3 which would increase license fees for food establishments, food vehicles and food vending machines. man Bredesen, Mr. Velde advised that these fees do not cover the inspectioil costs. Councilman Bredesen said that it makes no sense for the average taxpayer to pay for this service when he does not derive any benefit and suggested that the Councii consider raising the fees Councilman Richards thereupon offered the following ordinance for First Reading, with waiver of Second Reading and moved its adoption: - In response to a question of Council- to a more realistic cost next year. 2/23/81 .- 62 ORDINANCE .NO. 731-A3 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 731 ESTABLISlRiENTS AND FOOD VENDING MACHINES Section 1. Sec. 5 of Ordinance No. 731 is hereby amended to read as follows: "Sec. 5. License Fees. Fees for licenses issued hereunder shall be as Food Establishment: ESTABLISHING LICENSE FEES FOR FOOD THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, FIINNESOTA, ORDAINS: follows: on the same premises, except that food establishments in which the preparation and sale of food is secondary to the: principal business operated on the premises and which provide no sit-down facilities for the consumption of food on the premises shall pay 8 fee of $75 per annum. Readily Perishable Food Vehicle: Readily Perishable Food Vehicle Fleet License: Vending Machines Dispensing Food: Perishable Food Vehicle: Perishable Food Vehicle Fleet License: Sec. 2. $175 per annum, plus .$50 for each additional facility I6 I $20 per annum $100 per annum $15 per annum. $20 per annum. $100 per annum. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and publication. . Motion for adoption of the ordinance was seconded by Councilwoman Turner. Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Ordinance adopted. ATTEST: Mayor PURCHASING LIMITS RESOLUTION ADOPTED. Mr. Rosland advised that the draft of the Revisor of Statutes' office concerqing the City's desire to seek a higher statu- tory authorization limit for Manager approval of purchases seemed ambiguous and called Council's attention to a revised draft which would state more clearly that all purchases for the City and all.contrac.ts shall be let by the Manager when the amount of the purchase or contract does not exceed $2,000, provided that the Council, by resolution, may from time to time increase such an amount . as it shall determine but not in excess of $10,000. upon offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City of Edina is a Plan B Council-Nanager form of government under the laws of the State of Minnesota; and I?HERWS, the statutory limitations for purchases authorized by the City Manager without Council approval has, for at least the last twenty-two years, been fixed at S1,OOO; and WHEREAS, inflation has increased two and one-half times since that limit was enacted; and 'ITHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Edina desires to exercise flexibility in setting the City Manager.'s authority in this area; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Edina sup- ports and endorses the draft legislation of this issue for eaactment by the Legi- slature of the State of Minnesota. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Bredesen. I I Councilman Richards there- Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Resolution adopted. HEARING DATE SET FOR VARIOUS IMPROVXMENTS. woman Schmidt offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: As recommended by Mr. Hoffman Council- - RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAiYS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR PERMANENT STREET SURFACZNG WITH CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER DfPROVEMENTS NOS. P-BA-246 AND P-BA-247 AND CONCRETE ALLEY PAVING IMPROVEMENT KO. P-E-30 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA: 1. The plans and specifications for the proposed-improvements set forth in the following Advertisement for Bids from, heretofore prepared by the City Engineer and now on file in the office of the City Clerk are hereby approved. 2. letin the following notice of bids for improvements: The Clerk shall cause to be published in the Edina Sun and Construction Bul- '2 / 23 / 8 1 (Official Publication) CITY OF EDINA 4801 W. 50TIi STREET XDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 63 I a 0 ffl P NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PERMANENT STREET SURFACING WITH CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENTS NOS. P-BA-246 AND P-BA-247 AND CONCRETE ALLEY PAVING IMPROVEMENT NO. P-E-30 THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL will meet at the Edina City Hall on Monday, March 16, 1981, at 7:OO p.m., toxonsider the following proposed improvements to be con- structed under the authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429. approximate cost of said improvements are estimated by the City as set forth below: ESTIMATED COST PERMANENT STREET SURFACTNG WITH CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER A. IMPROVEMENT NO. P-BA-246 $ 40,124.94 PEDmTENT STREET SURFACING WITH CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER B. IMPROVEMENT NO. P-BA-247 $430,899.51. W. 72nd Street between Ohms Lane and Metro Blvd. CONCRETE ALLEY PAVING C. IMPROVEHENT NO. P-E-30 $ 24,034.85 The Village Drive in Findell-Clark Addition Alley between Abbott and Beard Avenues from W. 58th Street to W. 59th Street. .. . The areas proposed to be assessed for the cost of proposed improvements includes Under A (P-BA-246) Lots 1 thru 4, Block 1; Lots 1 thru 4, Block 2; Lots 1 thru 4, Block 3; Lots 1 thru 5, Block 4; Lots 1 thru 4, Block 5; Lots 1 thru 5, Block 6; Lots 1 thru 6, Block 7; Lot 2, Block 8; Findell-Clark Addition; Under B (P-EA-247) Lot 1, Block 1; Lot 5, Block 2; Edina Interchange Center; Lots 13, 14, 16 thru 22, Block 1 and part of Outlot A, Edina Inter- change 3rd Addition; Lots 1 thru 3, Lots 5 and 6, Block 1, Edina Interchange Ceilter 4th Addition; Lot 1, Block 1, Edina Interchange 8th Addition; Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Edina Interchange 7th Addition; Parts of meets and bounds description Section 9, Twp. 116, Range 21 (Pins 09-118-21-24-0009) also to be known as parts of One Corporate Center Phase 4 and Phase 6. P-E-30) Lots 1 thru 24, Block 4, Harriet Manor 2nd Addition. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL. Under C Florence B. Hallberg City Clerk Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Scmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Resolution adopted. Councilwoman Turner ; BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE NAMED IN TOP,50 COURSES IN UNITED STATES. Mr. Rosland 8 advised Council that Braemar Golf Course had been named in the top 50 golf courses in the United States by The Golfer's Digest. No action was taken. CLAIMS PAID. for payment of the following claims as per Pre-List: General Fund, $161,428.71; Park Fund, $12,401.07; Art Center, $6,803.24; Park Sinking, $51,057.50; Swimming Pool, $25.00; Golf Course, $3,148.50; Recreation Center, $27,997.36; Gun Range, $30.00; Water Works, $14,980.65; Sewer Fund, $121,348.51; Liquor Fund, $226,992.81; Construction, $74,907.57; Total, $701,120.92; and for confirmation of payment of the following claims: Park Fund, $12.40; Art Center, $81.13; Golf Course, $274.21; Arena, $798.78; Gun Range, $98.07; Water Fund $533.81; Sewer Fund, $100.00; Liquor Fund, $248,454.36; Construction, $723.14; Total, $293,247.21. Motion of Councilman Bredesen was seconded by Councilwoman Turner . Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None 1. '. . ' Motion carried. . No further business appearing, Councilman Bredesen's motion for adjournment was seconded by Councilman Richards. Adjournment at 9 : 07 p .m. City Clerk