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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19821115_regular187 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL NOVEMBER 15, 1982 r m a m 08 (3 Answering rollcall were Members Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner and Mayor Courtney LEO EVANS REZONING AND PLAT APPROVAL CONTINUED TO NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. Recall- ing that the hearings :for preliminary plnt approval for Evans Subdivision and for rezoning for that property which is generally located South of Vernon Ave., East of Olinger Road and North of Merold Drive (part of the SE 1/4 of the Nw 1/4 of Sec. 32, T. 117, R. 21), Mr. Rosland reviewed the history of the develop- ment activity surrounding the property. Mr. Roger Clemence, representing the developer, explained his most current proposal and asked that the Minutes show his response to the following concerns.of the City: Concern No. 1 - Neck lots and Variances - The proposed plat contains no parcels which could be described as neck lots and no lot shapes which would require vari- ances for building construction. Concern No. 2 - Lot Sizes - Single family detached homes in neighboring Edina Highlands Lakeside Addition average about 11,500 square feet each. double (on the West side of Olinger) is about 16,000 square feet each. The minimum required size for doubles in Edina is 15,000 square feet and for singles it is ,9,000 .square feet. Concern No. 3 - Cul-de-Sacs and the Vernon-Wycliffe Connection - Two access points are shown on Vernon. erly church or school locations. viewed as a beneficial link between newer and older homes in the years ahead as well as a desirable connector between Merold and Vernon. Concern No. 4 - Unit Counts plus Numbers and Types of Lots - Despite Planning Commission support for 28 units on 21 lots and despite developer's belief that these figures are reasonable, a proposal has been endorsed by the developer for 27 units on 21 lots,I.e.,6 doubles and 15 singles. Mr. Clemence expressed regret that the major green central open space of approxi- mately 1.5 acres will not be retained and mentioned the possibility that present'. and future owners might join together to purchase the land as their own coopera- tively owned green space. Mr. Larry Fischer, 5705 Wycliffe Rd., said that the plan proposed was not the plan that was worked out, but rather a plan which was "conceived in secrecy" by the developer and Mr. Hughes Mr. Fischer stated that Mr. Hughes and Mr. Clemence had held several secret meetings at which time the present development plan had been conceived which was contrary to a development which had earlier been discussed with the neighborhood. Mr. John Winston, 5709 Hawkes Drive, suggested that Wycliffe Road be constructed with a cul-de-sac SO that there would be two accesses on to Vernon Ave. Mr. Dennis Wagner, 5705 Olinger Road, expressed opposition to the plan, stating a plan which would omit the North- erly access on to Vernon Ave. In response to Mr. Fischer, Mr. Rosland defended Mr. Hughes, saying that he is sure that all discussions of the proposed plat have been open and above board. Hughes at all since the last Council Meeting and had talked only with Mr. Larsen. Member Richards emphasized that he would not vote for any plan with twenty-six or more units. Concern was expressed by Member Bredesen about construction of addi- tional accesses on to Vernon Ave. An unidentified lady in the audience said that the proposed plan contained many obj ectionable features and an unidentified gentle- man complained about snow removal in the area. Mrs. Sue Rasschaert, 5629 Wycliffe Road, and Mr. John Forney, 5821 MeroId Drive, both spoke in opposition to the pro- posed plat and said that traffic will increase in the area and that Wycliffe Rd. was not constructed to be a "major thoroughfare". additional traffic would cause a dangerous situation and moved that the plat be approved with the cul-de-sac and one road out of the area and with no more than twenty-six units. Motion died for lack of a second. Member Richards' motion deny- ing the entire project, with the understanding that the developer could come back at a later date, died for lack of a second. Following lengthy discussion, Mr. Clemence agreed to revise the plat so that it would have only 26 units. Turner Motion was seconded by Member Richards. The nearest Both allow ingress and egress between Vernon and the South- Wycliffe as proposed may actually come to be Mr. Clemence said that he had not talked with Mr. Member Schmidt agreed that the Member thereupon moved to continue the matter to the first meeting in December. Ayes : Bredesen, Richards , Turner, Courtney Nays : Schmidt Motion carried. Mr. Hughes asked that the record show that he denied any and all of the allega- tions which were charged by Mr. Fischer concerning secret meetings with the developer. 111 15/82 EIKULAY'S 2ND ADDITION GRANTED PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT APPROVAL. Affidavits of -Notice were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Approval, noting that this hearing is necessary only to clarify the legal des- cription of the property which is generally located East of Nilryan Ave. and North of the Crosstown Highway. Schmidt offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: Mr. Hughes presented Mikulay's 2nd Addition for Preliminary and Final Plat No objections being heard, Member - RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY MIKULAY ' S 2ND ADDITION . AND FINAL PLAT APPROVAL .EOR BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Council that that certain plat known as Miku- lay's 2nd Addition, platted by Frankt-t Cardarella and presented at the Edina City Council Meeting of November 15, 1982, be and is hereby granted Preliminary and Final Plat Approval. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Bredesen. Roll call : Ayes : Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Resolution adopted. DUMP TRUCKS AWARD OF BIDS CONTINUED TO NEXT MEETING. Mr. Rosland presented tabulation of six bids received for three dump trucks with box, advising that the low bid of Astleford Equipment Company of-$37,690.00 per unit for a truck with a Midland Body did not meet specifications and recommended award to second low bidder, North Star International at $37,723 per truck, or a total cost of $113,169.00. Mr. Hoffman explained that he had not been advised that the truck bid by Astleford did not meet specifications. Equipment Company explained that he believed his truck was built to the City's specifications. seconded by Member Turner, continuing award of bids until the next meeting so that the matter can be clarified and so that new specifications could be written if necessary. A representative of Midland As recommended by Mr. Hoffman, Member Richards ' motion was Ayes : Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt , Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 9, 1982 , REVIEWED. Member Brede- sen' motion was seconded by Member Schmidt acknowledging Sections B and C of the Traffic Safety Committee Minutes of November 9, 1982, and approving the fol- lowing in Section A: NO PARKING - MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8 A.M. TO 4 P.M.; 2) That permission be granted to The Colony at Edina Condominium to paint the curb yellow at the walkway located at 6328 Barrie Road; and 3) To post NO PARKING ANYTIME signs on the South side of W. 70th Street between the MN&S Railroad overpass and the NSP driveway. 1)' That the NO PARKING - SCXOOL DAYS signs be replaced with Ayes : Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Ways: None Motion carried. PARKING/USE OF COMMUNITY CENTER ACTIVITIES DISCUSSED. Mr. Stephen Tell, 5606 Sherwood Ave., spoke of neighbors' general dissatisfaction with activities in the Community Center, stating that traffic caused by these activities would be changing thetcharzcter of the neighborhood. No formal action was taken. DENNIS L. OLSON NOTICE OF CLAIM NOTED. Claim had been filed with the City Clerk on behalf of DennisL. Olson. The matter has been referred to the insurance company and to the City Attorney. formal action was taken. Council was advised that a Notice of No 1983 A.M.M. LEGISLATIVE POLICIES DISCUSSED; HELD. A.M.M. had been continued from the last Council Meeting. that the A.M.M. should be taking a stand against ever increasing State taxes. Following discussion, it was decided that the City's representatives in the Legislature should be invited to meet with the Council before the 1983 session starts so that they would be aware of the Council's priorities as to proposed legislation. action was taken. SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS DISCUSSED. Mr. Rosland recalled problems which had arisen over political signs during the General Election, and suggested that some amendments to the Sign Ordinance might be considered as it relates to poiitical COUNGIL/LEGISLATORS MEETING TO BE Council was reminded that discussion of proposed 1983 policies of the Mr. Bredesen suggested Mr. Rosland said that he would arrange such a meeting. No formal .- 111 151 82 -- rl 0 Q: a: 189 signs. It was suggested that action be taken at a later date after the present problems have been settled. No formal action was taken. EDINAMITE SUCCESS NOTED. Member Turner spoke of the success of Edinamite and reminded Council that plans must be made for their.pareies that were auctioned ' off. Mr. Rosland agreed to help with these plans. BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP RECOMMENDATIONS REQUESTED. The' Mayor asked Council Members to furnish him the names of any board and/or commissions members that they might wish to recommend. No action was taken. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING FOR H.O.M.E. AUTHORIZED. Mr. Rosland recalled that, in April, 1982, a Community Development Block Grant budget was approved that included $6,000 for public services and that it was anticipated at that time that this funding would be provided to South Hennepin Human Services Council for use for its H.O.M.E. program. As recommended by Mr. Rosland, Member Richards offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: HS OLUT ION BE IT RESOLVED by tAe Edina City Council that the City provide $6,000 in Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant funds fQr the purpose of sup- porting the H.O.M.E. program. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Turner. Rollcall : Ayes : Bredesen, Richards , Schmidt , Turner, Courtney Nays: None Resolution adopted. LIQUOR FUND AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1982, was presented by Mr; Dalen, reviewed and ordered placed on file by motion of Member Schmidt, seconded by Member Bredesen. Ayes : Bredesen, Richards , Schmidt , Turner, Courtney Nays: None Resolution adopted. CLAIMS PAID. Motion of Member Schmidt was seconded by Member Bredesen for pay- ment of the following Claims as per Pre-List dated November 15, 1982: General Fund, $227,502.78; Park Fund, $22,294.63; Art Center, $1,944.65; Golf Course, $4,283.70; Recreation, $2,933.72; Water Fund, $7,340.20; Sewer Fund, $151,473.78; Liquor Fund, $1,916.11; Construction, $145,716.32; IBR Fund, $527,680.00; Total, $1,093,085.89. Ayes : .Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Tumer, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. No further business appearing, Member Richards ' motion for adjournment was seconded by Member Schmidt and unanimously carried. Adjournment at 9:50 p.m. -;lL, City Clerk a- I