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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19811230_special,316 MINUTES OF TIlE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUXCIL HELD AT CITY HALL DECENBER 30, 1981 - 4:30 P.M. Answering rollcall were >embers Richards, Schmidt, Turner and Mayor Courtney. METROPOLITAN HEALTH BOARD NENBER APPOINTSENT DISCUSSED. Council- was .reminded * that a vacaiicy exists on the Metropolitan Council Health Board for District 11. Nember Schmidt's motion was seconded by Member Turner that the name of 1Irs. Sally Tang be submitted for membership, if she is willing to accept the appoint- ment. her name if she is agreeable. I The Clerk will contact Mrs. Tang to see if she is interested and submit Ayes: RLchards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney No tion carried. . Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 171-A5 GRANTED SECOND READING, no obiections had been received to the proposed increase in sanitary sewer rates, Being advised by Nr. Rosland that I. - Member Richads offered Ordinance No. 171-A5 for First Reading and moved its adoption as follows : ORDINANCE NO. 17l-G TO CHAKGE THE SEWER RENTAL CHARGES FOR USE .- . . AN ORDINANCE AEiENDING ORDINANCE NO. 171 . - OF THE MUNICIPAL SANITARY SEWER SYSTEN THE CITY COUNCIL CF THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: A to Ordinance No. 171 are amended to read as follows: Section I; The amounts of the following described &e Numbers of Schedu3.e ORD. SEC. PURPOSE OF E333 NO. NO. FEE/CHARGE 210. AMOUNT 7 -- Net - 1101 l(a) Sewer rental Gross Single family dwellings, Based upon water usage during 37a town houses, two-family winter quarter. (Three month dwellings, apartment build- period falling between Nov. 1 ings containing four or less dwelling units: To and izcluding 2,000 cubic feet From 2,001 to and including 4,000 cubic feet I *.I and >larch 1.) $6.05 per mo. $9.63 per mo.' $5.50 per mo. $8.75 per mo. ! From 4,001 to'and including $16.50 per mo. $15.00 per W. 7,OOq cubic feet From .7,00 1 cubic feet and over cubic feet $.98 per 100 $.88 per 100 cubic feet .. Apartment Buildings with $74.25 plus more than four dwelling $13.75 for each units unit over four, or 96 cents per hundred cu. ft. during the quarter, which- Wer is greater. Lof water used $67.50 plus 37b $12.50 for each unit over four, or 88 cents Per hundred cu ft. of water used during the quarter, ~7hich- 1 ever is greater Commercial. and industrial $18.56 per $16.88 per 32C : buildings, including schools water meter or water meter or and churches approved sewage approved sew2g.e metering device metering dextce on premises, or on premises, or 96 cents per hundred cu.. ft . hundred cu. fr. of water used of mter used during the quar- during the qnar- ter , whichever is greater is greater I 88 cents per ter , whichever Sec, 2. This ordinance shal; be in full force and effect immediately upn . its passage and publication. Council was assured that notices olr explaination would be sent out with the new .statements. ’ 12/30/81 317 Motion for adoption of the Ordinance was seconded by Member Schmidt. Rollcall : Nays: None . Ayes: Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney ,I Ordinance adopted. ATTEST: ?-k-- EL -nkaea,r 0 City Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 171-A6 GRANTED FIRST READING. Mr. Rosland recalled that an art- icle had been published in the Edina Sun regarding the proposed increase in water rates for those Edina residents served by Minneapolis water, which increase is necessitated by the fact that Minneapolis has raised its water rates. He said that no objections have been received to the proposed increase and recommended adoption of Ordinance No. 171-A6. ing ordinance for First Reading: Member Schmidt thereupon offered the follow- I ORDINANCE NO. 171-A6 TO CHANGE WATER RATES AND CHARGES FOR THE MORNINGSIDE AREA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 171 MTD THE BEARD AVENUE/ABBOTT PLACE AREAS The amounts of the following described Fee Numbers of Schedule A THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: to Ordinance No. 171 are amended to read as follows: ’ ORD. SEC. PURPOSE OF FEE NO. 1111 3(a) Water Service 2. 39b 3. $1.10 gross or $1.00 net per 100 cubic feet for 39c Section 1. -- NO. ’ NO. FEE/CHARGE AMOUNT - $1.10 gross or $1.00 net per 100 cubic feet for Morningside area Fast side of Beard Ave. from W. 54th Street to Fuller Street and both sides of Abbott Place from W. 54th Street to Beard Ave. Sec. 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage and publication. MORNINGSIDE GARBAGE COLLECTION INFORMATION NOTED. Mr. Rosland recalled that, effective December 31, 1981, the City ceases to be the contracting agent for Morningside garbage collection. He recalled that 2 notice has appeared in the Edina Sun and in the City Newsletter, that letters had been mailed to all Morn- ingside area residents by the City, that notices had been &closed in billings of the present hauler and that adcompeting hauler had been given the mailing list. No action was taken. I ART CENTER PHILOSOPHY DISCUSSED. Center policies and philosophy be scheduled for a future meeting. Member Richards asked that discussion of Art He particu- larly asked why the City is participating in selling art work. taken . No action was SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING TO BE SCHEDULED. would like to hold a special meeting on a Saturday morning and asked members to check their schedules so that a date could be set at the next meeting. Mr. Rosland advised Council that he STATE OF MINNESOTA TAX INCREASES DISCUSSED. Mr. Rosland advised Council that he had received a call from Representative Forsythe asking guidance in regard to methods of raising revenues by the State. he believedthat, while he dislikes the idea of any incredse in taxes, he believed that cities would be more fiscally responsible for their own comuni= ties if the homestead credit should be eliminated. Council informally conc curred with Mr. Rosland’s remarks. No formal action was taken. He said that he had toid her that MRS. KAY BROWN’S DEATH NOTED WITH REGRET. Kay Brown, Member Schmidt offered the following resolution and moved its Being advised of the death of Mrs. adoption: WHEREAS, Mrs. John W. Brown has been a resident and community leader in the City of Edina since 1967; and WHEREAS , Kay M. Brown has served her fellow man, as a volunteer in her church, the Edina School District, her political party and as a leader in various civic functions, including being the organizer of the Edina Historical Society and of various Indonesian refugee programs, and as an active member of the Edina RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCE 318 121 301 81 Bicentennial Wheels; and Commission and the Edina Art Board, qd also working with Meals on WHEREAS, in her activities yith these Edina groups , Kay Brown has endeared her- self and was admired by all with whom she served in these various capacities; WHEREAS, Kay Brown passed away suddenly on December 29, 1981, at the age of 47; NOW, TBEXEFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council that, by this reso- lution, the members of this Council express their sorrow for the loss of an esteemed associate and community leader, and do express their gratitude for her willing and distinguished service and extend their condolences to members c1.f her faily and to all others who mourn her death; and BE IT IXJRTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the pages:af the Hinutes Book of'the Edina City Council and that an appropriate copy be trans- mitted to her husband, Nr. John I?. Brown, and to her children, Michael, Veronica, Thaddeus , Kathryn and William. Motion for adoption of the resolution was secqnded by Member Richards and carried unanimously. f and PES. JOHN W. BROWN, * TEAMSTERS 320 NEGOTIATIONS DISCUSSED. Nr. Rosland reviewed union negotiations for the Police Department to determine guidance from the Council. Member .: Schmidt's motion was seconded by Member-Richards to agree to wages and health insurance increases but to decline agreement as to dental insurance and vaca- tion increases. Ayes: Richards, Schiniclt, Turner, ,Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. CLAINS PAID. Motion of Member Richards was seconded by Pkmber Turner for pay- ment of the following claims as per Pre-List: Fund, $2,804.57; Art Center, $1,520.60; Swimming Pool (2,250.00) ; Golf Course, $7,428.88; Arena, $2,696.29; Gun Range, $60.69; Water Fund, $9,701.51; Sewer Find, $991.40; Liquor Fund, $192,593.22; Total, $303,486.99. General Fund, $87,859.83; Park Ayes : Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Hotion carried. Xo further bushess appearing, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.