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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19811207_regular298 MINUTES OF TKE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL DECEMBER 7 , 1981 Answering rollcall were members Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner and Mayor Courtney . MINUTES of November 16, 1981, were approved as submitted by motion of Member Schmidt, seconded by Member Turner. Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney, Motion carried. DOROTHY DUNN HONORED UPON HER RETIREMENT; Mayor read the following resolution which was unanimously adopted : *. *RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION WHEREAS, lfrs. Dorothy C. Dunn has served the Hennepin County L5brary System since 1963; and WHEREAS, since 1967, Dorothy Dunn has served the then Village of Edina as Prin- cipal Librarian in the old Library Building from which she supervised its move to the new Edina Cobunity Library in September, 1968; and TJHEREAS, in 1979, while continuing as Principal Librarian at the Edina Commun- ity Library, Dorothy Dum's responsibilities were expanded to head the Eden Prairie Community Library; and ITSEREAS, Dorothy Dunn has served as a member of the Edina Bicentennial,Commis- sion, as a Charter Member of the'Edina Historical Sodiety and has Korked closely with the Friends of the Edina Library, endearing herself to all with whom she served; and WHEREAS, Dorothy Dunn has been honored professionally by being named Coordinator of the entire Friends Council and Friends Groups for all of Hennepin County and is nationally known for the manual which she prepared for Friends of the Library groups; and WHEREAS, when she retires from her position with the Hennepin County Library on December 31, 1981, Dorothy Dunn will be sorely missed by her many friends and associates ; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Council that Sunday, December 13, 1981, be and is hereby designated as DOROTHY DU" DAY in the City of Edina; and BE IT mmTHER RESOLVED that the sincere appreciation of this Council be extended to Mrs. Dorothy C. Dunn for all that she has done for the residents of the City of Edina. DOROTHY DUNN DAY DESIGNATED. The BETTY AND RONALD HEMSTAD HONORED FOR EDINAMITE BENEFIT SUCCESS. the following resolution which was unanimously adopted: The Mayor read RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION WHEREAS. Mr. and Hrs. Ronald B. Hemstad were Co-Chairmen of the second annual Edinamiie Benefit which was held at Southdale Center on November 7, 1981; and T?HERFAS, the Benefit was attended by over 1,100 people who treinendously enjoyed the entertainment, the silent auction, the delectible dinner and the enjoyable dancing music; and WHEREAS, with members of their committee, Betty and Ron Hemstad spent untold hours planning and working for the success of the Benefit; and IJHEREAS, the Edinamite Benefit was a gala affair, with over $25,000 being raised for the benefit of the Edina Foundation and of all residents of Edina; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Council that sincere thanks be extended on behalf of the community as a whole to BETTY AND RONALD HEMSTAD Tor thd outstanding success of the Edinadte Benefit which was brought about by their foresight in planning the event; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the pages of the Miautes Book of the Edina City Council and that an appropriate COPY be Presented to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald B. Hemstad. HALEK 6TH ADDITION (FORMERf,Y'H&,ECR 2ND ADDITION PLAT AND ZONING CONTINUED. Hughes presented Halek 6th Addition for final plat approval, advising that since the meeting of November 16, 1981, at which prelimi-nary plat and First Reading for R-2 zoning had been approved, the name of the plat had been changed from Haleck 2nd Addition to Haleck 6th Addition. He recalled also that zoning and plat approyd had been subject to the following conditions: ing be conditioned on final plat approval; and 2) That filial plat approval is conditioned on receipt of an executed Developer's Agreement; and 3) That asubdf- vision dedication be made. Nr. David Kirsck, representing the developer, said that he had met with neightbors to explain the size and cost of the units and that the developer has agreed to certain grading changes requested by neighbors. Thomas NcNamee, 6112 Arctic Way, said that residents were pleased with the new proposals but that they are still concerned about screening and asked that I Hr. :. , 1) That rezon- Mr- 12/7/81 m 0 8-) 3 5 5 I the developer provide something fn writing to assure that there w quate screening. Mr. Kirscht said that he could not speak for th this matter but that he‘ knew that the developer had c strong inte ing with the neighbors. Mr. Hughes ppinted out that the City doe try to control landscaping in developments of this type. The May that the developer prepare a landscape plan and work with neighbo next Council Meeting. Member Bredesen-said that, since there is .for requiring submission of landscape plans, he would not think t oper should be required to submit his plans. Member Richards’ ml seconded by Member Schmidt to continue the hearings until Decembe to see if agreement can be reached concerning a development plan. Ayes: Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: Bredesen . Motion carried. HEARING DATES SET FOR VARIOUS ZONING MATTERS. Member Bredesen’s seconded by ,Member Schmidt , setting December 21, 1981, for hearin the.following Zoning matters: 1) Dewey Hill Third Addition - ext 3 Residential Zoning North of W. 78th St. and West of Cahill Road by Laukka & Associates);. 2) POD Planned Office District Amendme ing Ordtnance; and 3) Adoption of Comprehensive Plan for 1980-195 Ayes : Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt , Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. BRAEWOOD PARK UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT VACATED. presented by Clerk, approvdd as to form and ordered placed on fil Hoffman presented the request for vacation of a utility and drain in Braewood Park and advised that Northern States Power Co. and t request new easements. No objections being heard, Member Richarc following resolution and moved its adoption: Affidavits RESOLUTION VACATING EASEMENT FOR DRAIXAGE AND UTILITY PURPOSES WHEREAS, a resolution of the City Council adopted the 16th day of ’ fixed a date for a public hearing on a proposed vacation of easen and drainage purposes; and WdEREAS, two weeks’ published and posted notice of said hearing the hearing was held on the 7th day of December, 1981, at which t sons desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to be heard t WHEREAS, the Council deems it to be in the best interest of the ( public that said easement vacations be made; and WHEREAS, the Council has considered the extent to which the vacat existing easements within the area of the vacation and the extent vacation affects the authority of any person, corporation, or mur ing or controlling electric or telephone poles and lines, gas anc or water pipes, mains and hydrants on or under the area of the pi tion, to continue maintaining the same, or to enter upon such ea: portion thereof vacated to maintain, repair, replace, remove or c attend thereto ; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of pin County, Minnesota, that the following described easement for utility purposes be and is hereby vacated, effective as of Decem1 The Westerly ten (10) feet of Lot 3, except the Northerly ter feet and the Southerly fifteen (15) feet thereof; and the Ea: and Westerly ten (10) feet of Lot 2, except the Northerly ter feet and Southerly fifteen (15) feet thereof; and the Easter1 (10) feet of Lot 1 except the Northerly ten (10)feet and Sout fifteen (15) feet thereof, all in Braewood Park; . ’ provided, however, that after due consideration, the Council has hereby requires as a condition to this vacation that new easement and drainage purposes be granted over and across the area descril The West 20 feet of the East 80.0 feet of Lot 2, Block 1, Br Park; and the West 20.0 feet of the East 185.0 feet of Lot 1 Braewood Park; and Provided further, that after due consideration, the Council has and hereby requires as a further condition to this vacation that be continued for Northern States Power Company for maintenance, repla’ceinent, removal and otherwise’ attending thereto, all of the mains and lines now in, on or under the above vacated area descr follows: Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Hre + The Northerly 75 feet of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1, Braewood d be ade- eveloper in ., t in work- o t normally suggested before the precedent the devel- on was then 1,. 1981, :ion was iates for ;ion of PRD- ieveloped to Zon- Notice were : easement City would )ffered the Mr. wember , 198 1, ;s for utility ; .given and s all per- reon; and 7 and of the 1 affects 1 which the ipality om- swer lines, )sed vaca- mt area or Zrdise iina, Henne- ainage and 8, 1981: 10) ClY 10 1 ten rlY termined and Eor utility as follows: .ood lock 1, ermined easement air, pes, poles, d as k. en. 380 121 71 81 -. - Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Resolution adopted. -. ROUSHAR COURT NMIE CHANGED TO "WATERFORD COURT'!. Ik. Rosland recalled that the request for Roushar Court street name change had been continued from November 16, 1981, to give the proponents an opportunity to chose a name other than "Habitat Circle". "Waterford Court': Nember Bredesen offered the following ordinance for First Read- ing, with waiver of Second Reading, and moved its adoption: THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: No objections being heard to changing the name of Roushar Court to I STREET NAME CHANGE ORDINANCE 14 Section 1. Sec. 2. Roushar Court is hereby renamed "Waterford Court". This ordinance shall be in full force and effect on December 16, 1981, upon its passage and publication. Motion for adoption of the ordinance was seconded by Member Schmidt. RoZlcall : Ayes: Nays: None Ordinance adopted. Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney CITY PROPERTY GARBAGE COLLECTION BID AWARDED. Mr. Rosland advised Council that, although specifications had been sent to thirteen bidders, the only bid received for City property garbage collection for 1982 was that, of Able Sanitation at $28,785.00, said bid being an increase of 11.4% over last year's low bid by the same contractor. In response to a question of the Council, Mr. Rosland said that . . from a cost standpoint, the City would break about even but that he is reticent to add additional City services and that the basic problem would be dumping. Menber Schmidt suggested working with the recycling center as to the recycling truck. Sanitation for $28,785.00 annual rate, with waiver of bond requirement, was I As recommended by le. Rosland, Member Turner's motion for award to Able . seconded by Member Richards. Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. -- BIDS AWA€!!ED FOR CITY CARS AND TRUCKS. for City cars and trucks as follows: Superior Ford, $71,840.00; Lakeland Ford, $72,235.16; Ethridge Pontiac Cadillac GXC; One 3/4 ton heavy duty diesel pickup chasis - Iten Chevrolet, $10,031.00; Ethridge Pontiac Cadillac, $10,100.00; G3IC Truck and Coach, $10,385.00; ton diesel pickup trucks - Ethridge Pontiac Cadillac, GMC, $19,432.00; Iten Chevrolet, $19,800.00; GMC Truck & Coach, $20,027.00; Police usage - Iten Chevrolet , $44,725.00; Midway Ford, $45,440. OOp Suburban Chevrolet, $45,845.00; $8,310.00; Ethridge Pontiac Cadillac GMC, $8,497.00; Suburban Chevrolet, $8,695.00. Motion of Member Schmidt was seconded by Member Richards for award to recoinmended low bidders in all cases. Mr. Rosland presented tabulation of bids Two +ton diesel dump trucks with box - Two 1/2 Five full size sedans for One compact sedan for Fire Department - Iteo Chevrolet, Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. 4 Member Schmidt's motion rejecting bids for one fiber glass service body of Truck Utilities & Manufacturing, Inc., and LaHass Munufacturing & Sales was see- onded by Member Richards. .- Ayes : Nays: None Motion carried. Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney' CXTY HEAL'itEf .AED .LE333 *INSUWNCE AWARD OF BID CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 14, 1981. IkA Rosland advised that the City had solicited bids for its group health and life insurance coverage, together with HMO coverage in order to obtain rates at or below the County rates with an eye to p.ossibly self insuring the City's program in the future. Health Plan did not submit a bid and that Blue Cross had predicated its rates on receiving coverage for almost all of the 208 employees. mended that the City remain with the Comty for another year and rebid in the He reviewed various types of coverage, noting that Physicians' Mr. Rosland recom- I Y 121 718 1 301 summer' of 1982. He further recommended that the program for those on single coverage so that could then put a portion of the difference toward purchase of benefits such as life, dependent life, cancer or pre-paid or could receive a taxable bonus at the end of the ynar. cussion, Member Schmidt's motion was seconded by Member insurance plan with Hennepin County be continued for program be continued until a Special Council Meeting on Monday, December 14, 1981. Ayes: Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nayes: None Abstaining: Bredesen Motion carried. called attention to a Summons,and Complaint which had been INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 1275 NOTED. I the International Association of Firefighters Local 1 matter has been referred to the City Attorney. No fo OAK GLEN STATUS REPORT GIVEN. Council's attention wa Report on Oak Glen which showed that the development for the past month. work in the City or who were former Edina residents. Of the units, 16 were rented by those who previously lived or worke formal action was taken. NAMING,OF I?. 72ND STREET CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 21, 1981. Me motion continuing the possible re-naming of W. 72nd Street t 1981, was seconded by Member Richards. Of the 26 Section 8 units, 13 are rented " Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: Nqne Motion carried. PROPOSED STATE AID CUTS DISCUSSED. Mr. Rosland reviewed cu made in State Aid Funds, advising that he dislikes cutting at the present time. In -response MemBer Bredesen's req prepare a list of ways in which ex nditures could be cut, suggested that this matter be discussed at a Special Council ber Schmidt suggested that the Council should get a feel for dents feel about cuts in services. Mr. Rosland said that this matter back to the Council after the State Legislatu action. No action was taken. WATER REPORT OF MI~NESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REVIEWED. counc was called to a report of the Minnesota Department of Kea City has a water rating of 94.5, indicatihg a ''hikh degre "watchful maintenance needed". Mr. Hoffman said that there is no way to tell at this poi will develop with City water similar to the problem exist Park. No formal action was taken. TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD VACANCIES NOTED. The Mayor there are three City vacanies on the Transportation Advis gested that any Council Members interested talk to Mr. Rosland. was taken. SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN DISCUSSED. The Mayor xefe plan on Surface Water Management promulgated by the Metr advised that for all practical purposes the plan would h implications. Member Schmidt thereupon offered the f 011 moved its adoption: RESOLUTION OF OPPOSITION TO METROPOLITAN SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN In response to a question of Me BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council does hereby o plan on Surface Water Management as promulgated by the and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that appropriate copies of this ted to, Representatives Mary Forsythe, John Himle and Wi tors Otto Bang and Eric Petty. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Resolution adopted * 302 12/7/81 -. DISCIPLINARY HEARING DATE SET. the Mayor and Nember Turner to hear final arguments on the Disciplinary Hearing pending before Council. might not be construed as an open meeting, the panel had decided to meet pub- licly on lionday, Decemhr 14, 1981, at 5:OO p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers following the 4 : 30 p .m. Special Council Meeting on employees' health insurance. lfr. Richards' motion was then seconded by Member Turner that the three member panel meet on Monday, December 14, 1981, at 5:OO p.m. and that the Council as a whole meet on Thursday, December 17, 1981, at 5:OO p.m. to hear the recommendations of the panel. Member Richards recalled that he had met with He explained that, because a meeting set at that time Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None llo tion carried. SNOWMOBILE REGULATIONS TO BE RECONSIDERED. Member Richards expressed his con- #+' cern about snowmobiles at Braemar Park and said that he does not believe that snowmobiles belong in an urban environment. It was informally agreed to refer the matter to the Park Board for its recommendation. JAMES VAN VALKENBURG APPOINTED TO ART CENTER COID-TLTTEE. Mayor, Nember Schmidt's motion was seconded by Member Turner, appointing lk. James Van Valkenburg as a member,of the Art Center Committee for a term of office which will expire on February 1, 1985. As recommended by the Ayes : Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Coprtney Nays: None . Motion carried. SOTJTH HENNEPIN HU" SERVICES ADDITIONAL FUNDING CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 21, 1981. Kr. Rosland advised Council that, because of a reduction in funds proposed to be . received from Hennepin County, South HenDepin Human Services is requesting additional funds from the municipalities involved. Mr. Rosland recommended that, iil order to help make up the deficit, the City contribute the $2,000 which had been budgeted for the Peoplemaking program, as well as paying for the 1981 audit which is estimated to cost approximately $750.00. He clarified that the cost of the audit would be the only funds to be spent over and above the 1982 Budget. Mr. Russ Stricker was present to respond to Council's questions. Speaking in . favor of the Wager's recommendations was Ifember Schmidt who said that more volznteer help must be found aate volunteer groups. Hope was expressed that the churches will be able to pick up the slack. Member Bredesen said that he did not believe that it appro- priate to spend additional funds until the City knows where it stands financi- ally. Member Richards' motion to continue the matter to.December 21, 1981, for further study by the Council was seconded by Member Turner. . and spoke of the need for South Hennepin to coord- Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney . Nays: None Motion carried. . 911 AND COUNTY DIS1ATCH SERVICE IMPLEMENTATION OPPOSED AT THIS TIME. Mr. Ros- land recommended that implementation of the 911 System and the County Dispatch System be halted at this time until municipalities are more certain of future financial resources. following resolution and moved its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council at this time opposes further imple- mentation of the 911 System and the County Dispatch System due to the'uncertain financial situation of participating'cities. * Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Schmidt. As recommended by Mr. Rosland, Ifember Bredesen offered 'the * RESOLUTION Rollcall: Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Resolution adopted. BALEK'S 6TH ADDITION INPROVEMENTS CONTINUED. As recommended by Mr. Hoffman, Nember Richards' motion continuing receipt of 100% petitions for public hprove- ments in Halek's 6th Addition until the plat has been granted final approval and the zoning is approved, was seconded by Member Turner. Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. DR. ROGER A. CHRISTGAU APPEAL FROM (BUILDING) BOARD OF APPEALS DECISION HEAR- ING DATE SET. Member Turner's motion was seconded by Member Richards, setting 12/7/81 January 4, 982, as Hearing Date for the appea- of Dr. Roger A. C a (Building) Board of Appeals decision for 6500 Indian Hills Pass Ayes : Bredesen, Richards , Schmidt , Turner , Courtney Xays: None Motion carried. -- WALTER J. KRETSCHMER APPEllL FROM BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADJUSTMENTS HEARING DATE SET. Motion of Member Schmidt was seconded by Membe ting hearing date for the appeal of Mr. Walter J. Kretschmer from Appeals and Adjustments decision for 5232 Maddox Lane. Ayes : Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney , Nays: None Motion carried. LIQUOR REPORT as of October 31, 1981, was presented by Mr. Dalen, oordered placed on file by motion of Member Turner, seconded by Me Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. i CLAIMS PAID. Motion of Member Bredesen was seconded by Member Tu - ment of the following Claims as per Pre-List: General Fund, $148 Department, $10,489.00; Art Center, $3,209.08; Swimming Pool, $83 Course, $8,644.25; Arena, $9,448.81; Gun Range, $315.10; Water De $39,359.96; Sewer Fund, $129,622.15; Liquor Fund, $161,350.28; Co $3,783.00; Total, $515,807.01; and for confirmation of payment of ing claims: General Fund, $63,958.86; Park Fund, $18.26; Art Cen Golf Course, $1,321.85; Arena, $1,170.83; Gun Range, $97.97; Wate $438.94; Liquor Fund, $186,389.14; Total, $253,456.10. Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. No further business appearing, the Mayor declared the meeting adj Adjournment at 9 : 25 p .m. City Cle fb be fJ.4 MINUTES OF TJ3E SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL DECEMBER 14, 1981 4:30 P.M. The Spectal Neeting.was called to order at 4:30 p.m. with Mayor Cc Council Members Bredesen, Richards and Turner. Member Schmidt wac PILOT HEALTH INSURANCE INCENTIVE The Council again consider6d thc continued from the December 7, 1981, Meeting, concerning the financ rebate program for those on single coverage to use a more cost-ef. On a motion by Member Richards, and second by Member Turner, the approved a pilot incentive program for 1982 only for those non-un: on single coverage sharing with those employees a portion of the : tween being on the high cost plans(Physicians and Blue Cross) and plans (Group Health, Med Center and Nicollet-Eitel) using the ratc mended by the Manager. The Council then continued as a three member panel of Members Cou: ards and Turner to consider the appeal of the disciplinary hearinl Holman.to develop a recommendation for the full Council. n 303 stgau from CISION urner, set- Board of viewed and r Schmidt. r for pay- 0.23; Park 5; Golf tment , ruction , e follow- , $60.25; und , ned . ?Y-- xey and )sent. roposal 1 incentive ? c ctive plan. unci1 n employees vings be- he low cost recom- ney, Rich- of Lowell