HomeMy WebLinkAbout19821206_regularMINUTES
OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL
DECEMBER 6, 1982
Answering rollcall were Members Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner and Mayor
Courtney.
ROBERT L. OREPJEYER COMMENDED UPON RECEIPT OF SAMUEL A. GREELEY AWARD. Mr. Ros-
land commended Mr. Robert L. Obermeyer for his 32 years of service to the City
of Edina, as well as upon his receipt from the Amdrican Public Works Association
of the Samuel A. Greeley Award. . Nr. Obermeyer received a pen bearing the logo
of the City of Edina and was warmly thanked by the Mayor and Council for his long
years of dedicated service.
EDINA MASONIC LODGE THANKED FOR $1,000 CHECK. Mr. Oris Benson and Everett
(Bud) Erickson were present to present a check for $1,000 to the City for use
by the Fire Department. Council was advised that this money came from profits
from the Annual Pancake Breakfast at which the Edina Eastern'Star Ghapter also
assisted. Member Schmidt thereupon offered the following resolution and moved
its adoption: I
1 RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
WHEREAS, for the past five years, the Edina Masonic Lodge has donated money to
the Edina Fire Department for its rescue equipment; and
WHEREAS, this money has been earned by members of the Lodge from their efforts
in putting on an annual Edina Flapjack Festival; and
WHEREAS, a check in the amount of $1,000 has been given generously to the Edina
Fire Department for purchase of rescue equipment ;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Council that most sincere
appreciation be expressed to all members of the Edina Masonic Lodge for its
interest in the well-being of all Edina residents for the generous contribution
of $1,000; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the pages of the
Minutes Book of the Edina City Council and that an appropriate copy be presented
to the
as a token of the gratitude of the Edina City Council.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Bredesen and
unanimously carried.
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EDINA MASONIC LODGE
LEO EVANS PROPERTY GRANTED PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL AND R-2 ZONING. Affidavits
of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on
file. Mr. Hughes recalled that consideration of Evans property had last been
continued from the Council Meeting of November 15, 1982. Mr. Roger Clemence,
on behalf of Mr. Leo Evans, presented a new proposal for fourteen single family
dwellings and six lots designated. for double bungalows. He explained that the
R-1 lots range in size from 10,250 square feet to 20,500 square feet, with the
average lot containing 13,250 square feet.
lots, all of which front on Vernon Avenue, range from 15,300 square feet to
mence advised also that Wycliffe Road would intersect Vernon Avenue across
from Heather Lane.
lowing resolution and moved its adoption:
He advised that the double bungalow
26,800 square feet, with the average measuring 18,125 square feet. Mr. Cle-
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No objections being heard, Member Richards offered the foh
RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR
EVANS SUBDIYISION
BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Council that that certain plat entitled Evans
Subdivision, platted by Leo M. Evans, Jr., and presented at the Edina City
Council Meeting of December 6, 1982, be and is hereby granted preliminary plat
approval.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Bredesen.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney
Nays: None
Resolution adopted.
Member Richards thereupon offered Ordinance No. 811-A168 for First Reading
as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 811-A168
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (NO. 811)
BY ADDING TO THE MULTIPLE RESIDENCE DISTRICT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
is amended by adding the following thereto:
addition of the following property:
Section 1. Paragraph 1 of Section 4 of Ordinance No. 811 of the City
"The extent of the Multiple Residence District is enlarged by the
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That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 32,
Township 1-17, Range 21, Hennepin County, Minnesota, described as follows :
Commencing at the intersection of the west line of the Southeast Quarter
of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 32, with the center line of County
Road No. 158, also known as Vernon Ave.; thence northeasterly along the
center line of said Vernon Ave., 120.00 feet to the point of beginning;
thence southeasterly at a right angle, 97.00 feet; thence deflect right 25
degrees for a distance of 48.00 feet; thence northeasterly and parallel
with the center line of said Vernon Ave., 210.00 feet; thence deflect
right 30 degrees for a distance of 115.00 feet; thence northeasterly and
parallel with the center line of said Vernon Ave., 300.00 feet; thence
deflect right 17 degrees for a distance of 107.00 feet; thence deflect
left 54 degrees for a distance of 113.00 feet; thence deflect right 20
degrees for a distance of 180.00 feet; thence deflect left 73 degrees for
a distance of 115.00 feet, more or less, to the center line of said Vernon
Ave.; thence southwesterly along the center line of said Vernon Ave.,
950.00 feet, more or less, to :the point of beginning, which is in sub-
District R-2.
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In response to a question of Mrs. E. H. Rasschaert, 5629 Wycliffe Rd. , the
Mayor said that he thought it unlikely that Wycliffe Road would ever be cut
thru directly to provide a second intersection with Vernon Ave. In response to
a question of Dr. James Allen, 5708 Wycliffe Rd., Mr. Hoffman explained that it
would be up to the developer as to when the road would be put in but that the
City never had a road built and then barricaded. Mr. Hoffman also explained to
Mrs. Janet Fischer, 5705 Wycliffe Rd., that roads are not plowed unl'ess there is
more than a two inch accumulation of snow. Mrs. Fischer also asked that
Wycliffe Road be plowed more promptly.
COMMUNITY TASK FORCE CONCEPT APPROVED BY GITY COUNCIL. Nrs. Susan Bonoff, 6113
Idylwood Dr.,
which was formed in April, 1979 to study and recommend options for making the
community a healthier, more caring place to live.
of a new task force to begin where the original task force ended to examine
existing programs, explore programs. and projects operating around the country
No further action was taken.
recalled the success of the Task Force on chemical dependency
She recommendedthe. formation
and to recommend action and outline steps necessary to
tions. Member Richards' motion was. seconded by Member
concept of the task force and appointing Member Turner
tive.
Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Tumer, Courtney
Nays: None
Motion carried.
implement its recommenda-
Bredesen, endorsing the
as the Council representa-
LOT 1, BLOCK 7, BRAEMAR HILLS 9TH ADDITION DIVISION APPROVED. Mr. Hughes pre-
sented Lot 1, Block 7, Braemar Hills 9th Addition for lot division, advising
that the proponent is requesting a party wall division of an existing two family
dwelling.
resolution and moved its adoption:
No objections being heard, Member Bredesen offered the following
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the following described property is at present a single tract of land:
Lot 1, Block 7, Braemar Hills 9th Addition; and
WHEREAS, the owners have requested the subdivision of said tract into separate
parcels (herein called "Parcels") described as follows :
That part of Lot 1, Block 7, Braemar Hills 9th Addition, according to the
recorded plat thereof, which lies Northerly of the following described line
and its extensions: Beginning at a point on the Northwesterly line of said
Lot 1 distant 84.72 feet Southwesterly from the most Northerly comer of
said Lot 1; thence Southeasterly to a point on the Easterly line of said
Lot 1, distant 43.85 feet Southerly from the most Easterly comer of said
Lot 1 and said line there terminating; and
That part of Lot 1, Block 7, Braemar Hills 9th Addition, according to the
recorded plat thereof, except that part which lies Northerly of the following
described line and its extensions: Beginning at a point on the Northwesterly
line of said Lot 1, distant 84.72 feet Southwesterly from the most Northerly
corner of said Lot 1; thence Southeasterly to a point on the Easter3y.I:
line of said Lot 1, distant 43.85 feet Southerly from the most Easterly
comer of said Lot 1 and said line there terminating; and
TJHERFAS, 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 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 the second above described Parcels as sep-
arate tracts of land is hereby approved and the requirements and provisions of
Ordinance No. 801 and 811 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
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 these ordinances.
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LOT 4, BLOCK 6, BRAEMAR HILLS 9TH ADDITION DIVISION APPROVJ3D. Mr. Hughes pre-
sented Lot 4, Block 6, Braemar Hills 9th Addition, for division along the party
wall of an existing two family dwelling and explained that, due to the orienta-
tion of the building, the unit on the Southerly end of the lot will not own azy
Tear yard area. Mr. Hughes recommended approval of the lot division conditioned
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on cross easements being provided to allow use of the rear yard on' the North-
erly portion of the lot (Parcel B) by the owners of the Southerly portion of
the lot (Parcel A) and that the easement be put of record. Staff recommendation
for approval was also conditioned upon the City's review of the cross easement
agreement and to the City's right to notice if the agreement is amended in the
future. Member Bredesen thereupon offered the following resolution for approval
of the lot division as recommended by the Community Development and Planning
Commission and by the staff and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the following described property is at present a single tract of land:
Lot 4, Block 6, Baaemar Hills 9th Addition; and
WHEREAS, the owners have requested the subdivision of said tract into separate
parcels (herein called "Parcels") described as follows :
RESOLUTION
That part of Lot 4, Block 6, Braemar Hills 9th Addition, according to the
recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, lying Northwesterly,
Westerly and Southwesterly.of the following described line:
the most Southerly Southwest comer of said Lot 4; thence on an assumed
bearing of North 7 degrees,l2 minutes 51 seconds East along the Westerly
line of said Lot 4 a distance of 17.00 feet to the point of beginning;
thence North 43 degrees 21 minutes 44 seconds East a distance of 45.56
feet; thence North 35 degrees 51 minutes 54 seconds East a distance of
58.15 feet; thence North 50 degrees 01 minute 31 seconds West a distance of
23.99 feet; thence North 53 degrees 58 minutes 26 seconds West a distance
of 58.42 feet to a point on the Westerly line of said Lot 4, distant
68.08 feet Northeasterly from the most Westerly line of said Lot 4, and
there terminating (Parcel A); and
That part of Lot 4, Block 6, Braemar Hills 9th Addition, according to the
recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, except that part
lying Northwesterly, Westerly and Southwesterly of the following des-
cribed line: Commencing at the most Southerly Southwest corner of said
Lot 4; thence on an assumed bearing of North 7 degrees 12 minutes 51
seconds East along the Westerly line of said Lot 4 a distance of 17.00
feet to the point of beginning; thence North 43 degrees 21 minutes 44 sec-
onds East a d-istance of 45.56 feet; thence North 35 degrees 51 minutes
54 seconds East' a distance of 58.15 feet; thence North 50 degrees 01 minute
31 seconds West a distance of 23.99 feet; thence North 53 degrees 58
minutes 26 seconds West a distance of 58.42 feet to a point on the West-
erly.line of Lot 4, distant 68.08 feet Northeasterly from the most Westerly
corner of said Lot 4 and there teriminating (Parcel B); and
Commencing at
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
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 the second above described Parcels as sep-
arate tracts of land is hereby approved and the requirements and provisions of
Ordinance No. 801 and 811 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 pro-
vision that no further subdivision be made of said Parcels unless made in compli-
ance 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; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that cross-easements be provided to allow use of the rear
yard of Parcel B by the owners of Parcel A, which easements are to be approved
by the City of Edina and put of record and further that the City of Edina be
assured of its right to notice if the agreement is amended in the future.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Schmidt.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney
Nays: None
Resolution adopted.
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GENERAL REVENUE SHARING EXPENDITURES FOR 1983 APPROVED.
were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file.
Affidavits of Notice
Mr. Rosland advised that a public hearing to receive comment on the proposed expendi-
tures was held on November 1, 1982 and that no comments were received. No
objections being heard, Member Schmidt offered the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION APPROVING 1983 GENERAL REVENUE SHARING BUDGET
BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council does hereby approve the following
budget for 1983 General Revenue Sharing expenditures:
Revenues
Source
Property Taxes
Sales Taxes
Service Charges/Users Fees
Licenses and Permits
Fines and Penalties
Income from Other Governments
Federal General Revenue Sharing
Amount
$5,422,640
1,015,608
1,037,071 .
240 , 900
250 , 000 -
286 , 405
225 000
$8,477,624
Expenditures
Activity GRS Funds Other Funds Total '
Police . $125,000 $1,982 , 237 $2,107 , 237
Fire '100,000 1,192,152 1,292 , 152 2,293,473 2,293,473
100 , 912 Roads/Transport/Public Works s ewers / Sanitation
Education -0-
100 , 912
Libraries
Parks/Recreation
Health/Hospitals
Social Services/Welfare
General Administration
Financial Administration/ Debt Service
Reserve for Contingencies TOTAL $225,000
976,585
200,289
46 , 240
735 , 674
380,062
-0-
976,585
200 , 289
46 , 240
735 , 674
380,062
345,000 345,000
$8,252,624 $8,477,624
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Turner.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney
Nays: None
Resolution adopted.
CAT CONTROL DISCUSSED.
from Mrs. Barbara A. Grossman relative to nuisances caused by cats running at
large. Mr. Rosland confirmed that, by ordinance, cats should be leashed but
pointed out that there is no licensing requirement. Mr. Rosland said that he
would write a letter to Mrs. Grossman explaining the ordinance and will also
check into the possibility of licensing cats.
Attention was called to a letter to Member Richards
No formal action was taken. .
JOHNSON BLDG. CO. HEARING DATE SET FOR.ZONING CHANGE.
Hughes,
ing date of December 20, 1982, for the request of Johnson Bldg. Co. for a
hearing on zoning change from I$-1 Residential District to PRD-3 Planned
Residential District for property at 4600 France Ave. S.
Ayes : Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt , Turner, Courtney
Nays: None
Motion carried.
As recommended by Mr.
Member Bredesen's motion was seconded by Member Schmidt, setting hear-
CIVIL DEFENSE SIREN AWARD OF BID CONTINUED.
Member Schmidt's motion was seconded by Member Turner continuing award of bid
for the Civil Defense Siren.
As recommended dy Mr. Rosland,
Ayes : Bredesen , Richards , Schmidt, Turner, Courtney
Nays: None
Motion carried.
DUMP TRUCKS BIDS REJECTED. Mr. Rosland referred to the bid for dump trucks
which had been continued from the meeting of November 15, 1982, and advised
that representatives of the Astleford Company (low bidders) still contend
the issue of the hoist for the dump truck. Since the equipment Astleford
Company wishes to supply does not meet the intent of the City's specifica-
tions, Mr. Rosland recommended rejecting all bids and taking new bids with
a change of specification on the hoist. He recommended also that anyone
wishing to supply an "or equal" product should pre-qualify their product
before the bid opening.
Member Turner, rejecting all bids according to the Manager's recommendations.
Member Bredesen's motion was then seconded by
Ayes : Bredesen , Richards , Schmidt , Turner, Courtney
Nays: None
Motion carried.
SALE OF AERIAL LADDER FIRF, TRUCK APPROVED.
of Pennsburg, PA,Fire Company for the aerial ladder fire truck, which bid was
in the amount of $52,759.00. In view of the fact that this bid is within the
Mr. Rosland presented the sole bid
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projected dollar amount anticipated by the sale of this equipment, Member
Schmidt's motion was seconded by Member Turner, authorizing acceptance of the
bid and the sale to the Pennsburg, PA fire Department in the amount of
$52,759.00.
Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney
Nays: None
Motion carried.
CITY PROPERTIES REFUSE PICKUP CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 12, 1982. Mr. Rosland
presented tabulation of bids for refuse pickup for City properties, noting that
the only bid received was from Quality Waste Control (Able Sanitation) in the
amount of $31,212.87, which bid is 8.48 above the present 1982 Contract being
performed by the same company. In response to a question of Member Bredesen,
Mr..Veldesaid that he will check out the experience of other municipalities.
No further discussion being heard, Member Bredesen's motion was seconded by
Member Turner, continuing award of bids for City properties refuse pickup to
December 20, 1982.
Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney '
Nays: None
Motion carried. I .I
POLICE CARS BID APPROVED. Mr. Rosland presented tabulation of bids for Police
cars showing Midway Ford Company low bidder at $56,329; Nelson Lenzen
Chevrolet at $58,662; and Suburban Chevrolet at $59,730 for six full-sized
sedans for Police usage.
some areas, Member Bredesen's motion for award of bid-Go NeJdon-Lenzen.
Chevrolet low bidder was seconded by Member Schmidt.
Because low bidder did not meet specifications in
Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney
Nays: None
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEALTH CONTRACT CONTINUED TO NEXT MEETING.
lation of
$95,700, by Visiting Nurse Services at $77,195 and by Fairview-Southdale Hospi-
tal at $136,100 and advised that the Edina Health Advisory Committee has
recommended remaining with Bloomington Public Health Nursing Service for at
least one additional year.
the next Council Meeting so that the staff could check with other municipalities
was seconded by Member Schmidc.
Mr. Rosland presented tabu-
proposals submitted by Bloomington Public Health Nursing Service at
Member Bredesen's motion continuing the matter to
Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney
Nays: None
Motion carried.
FRANCE AVENUE/I-494 PROJECT PRELIMINARY PLANS APPROVED. Mr. Rosland presented
Layout No. 3 and profiles for the CSAH 1711-494 interchange revision, advising '
that the project-is currently programmed for an early 1984 letting at'an esti-
mated cost, including right-of-way, of $4,175,000. No objections being heard,
Member Richards offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council does hereby approve Preliminary
Plans for the France Ave. 1-494 Interchange (SP-27-617-09; M 5024 - Hennepin
County Pro j ect 792 7) .
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Bredesen.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney
Nays: None
Resolution adopted.
METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS NOTED. Mr. Hoffman advised
Council that
1. Crosstown 62 improvement from approximately County Road 18 to 1-494 - the following major projects are scheduled:
Scheduled to start construction in 1984 depending on availability of FAU
Funding; and
2. Improvement of T.H. 100 and W. 36th St. - Dependent on receipt of FAU or
Federal Interstate Substitution funding which will hopefully be available
within the next three years.
No formal action was taken.
ALYS YARMO NOTICE OF CLAIM NOTED. Council was advised of receipt of a Notice
of Claim filed with the City Clerk relative to an alleged accident involving
Alys Yarmo. The matter has been referred to the insurance company and to the
City Attorney. NO formal action was taken.
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MORTON ARNESON WILL DISCUSSED. Mr. Rosland recalled that Mr. Morton Arneson had,
by agreement, given some household furnishings to the City, along with his resi-
dence, and advised that he is presently working with heirs and the attorney on
the turnover of the house. No action was taken.
CABLE TV SCHEDULE NOTED FOR COUNCIL INTERVIENS.
that interv5ews with various Council Members will be shown on Cable TV.
The Mayor advised of the times
TAX FORFEITED LANDS DESIGNATED NON-CONSERVATION AND FOR SALE.
sented a list of tax forfeited lands on'.which the County has requested action
by the City and advised that there is no reagon for them to be acquired by the
City. Member Schmidt thereupon offered the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Edina has received from the County of
Hennepin a list of land in said municipality which became the property of the
State of Minnesota for non-payment of the following propert5es :
Mr. Hoffman pre-
Plat
73971
Parcel
4000 '
Property 1 .D.
"28-1 17-21-21-0024
76941
77770
WHEREAS, each
classified by
I 6005 129-117-2 1-43-0047
3100 32-117-21-41-0045
parcel of land described in said lists have heretofore been
the Board of County Commissioners of Hennepin County, Minnesota,
as non-conservation land and the sale thereof has heretofore been authorized
by said Board of County Commissioners;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by said City Council, acting pursuant to Minne-
sota Statutes 282, that the said classification by said Board of County Com-
missioners of each parcel of land be and the same is hereby approved, and
that the sale of each such parcel of land be and the same is hereby approved.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Bredesen.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney
Nays: None
Res olut ion adopted .
MRS. DORIS BARMAN APPOINTED TO EDINA HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION.
advised of the retirement of Mrs. Midge Keegan from the Human Relations Com-
mission, Member Richards' motion appointing Mrs. Doris Baryan to the Commission
for a term of office to run until February 1, 1984, was seconded by Member
Schmidt.
Being
Ayes : Bredesen, Richards , Schmidt , Turner, Courtney
Nays: None
Motion carried.
LOT 4, BLOCK 1, EDINA VILLAGE REPLAT BIDS TO BE TAKEN. Mr. Rosland presented
a letter from Mr. Mahamed Khaleel, 7533 York Ave. S., in which he submitted a
bid of $10,000 for Lat 4, Block 1, Edina Village Replat, (4944 Poppy Lane).
Member Bredesen's motion that formal bids be taken for the sale of the lot was
seconded'by Member Schmidt.
Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney
Nays: None
Motion carried.
FIVE YEAR STATE AID PLAN APPROVED. As recommended by Mr. Hoffman, Member .
Richards offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:
mSOLUTION
MUNICIPAL STATE AID 5-YEAR PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Edina has programmed its estimated annual construction
allotment for the next five years; and
WHEREAS, the Ninnesota Department of Transportation State Aid Division
requests an updated plan for Edina's anticipated State Aid expenditures;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council does hereby approve
the proposed projects to be constructed over the next five years.
Motion for adoption of the resolution vas seconded by Member Turner.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney
Nays: None
Resolution adopted.
STATE AID FORMULA CHANGE BUPPORTED.
age, and the City of Shakopee, working thru the League of Small Cities, have
Council was advised that the City of Sav-
requested the Council to support their recommendations for revisions in the
State Aid formula.
resolution and moved its adoption:
Following discussion, Member Schmidt offered the following
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CHANGES IN STATE AID FORMULA
WHEREAS, Minnesota state local government aid to cities was originally distri-
buted on a per capita basis; and
WHEREAS, the current state aid distribution is not equitable in that some cities
receive as much as $122.95 per capita and other cities receive as little as
$11.61 per capita; and
WHEREAS, the State Revenue Department report indicates that "90 percent of the
inequities are caused by the grandfather clause, and the present formula
fails to achieve the purpose of equity; and
WHEREAS, the following revenue sharing mechanisms, which may be duplicative of
state aid, are also available and assist in achieving equity:
NOW ,
(a)
(b) Fiscal disparities;
(c) Metropolitan Transit Commission;
(d) Federal aid entitlements;
(e) Special local taxes.
TYEWFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council strongly requests
Gas tax for cities over 5,000 population;
and supports changes in the state aid formula; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Edina City Council specifically supports/
requests changes that will accomplish the followin$: ,
(a)
(b) Include no grandfather clause;
(c)
(d)
(e)
Provide for equitable fund distribution;
Provide for periodic review and adjustment to assure the goal of
equity;
Include no incentive for spending;
Provide for distribution on a per capita basis, with cities receiv-
ing a lesser disbursement (as the result of a change in state aid
formula) given the option/authority to raise a one percent (1%) sales
tax.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Mayor Courtney.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney
Nays: None
ResolutEon adopted.
LIQUOR FUND REPORT
and ordered placed I ards .
Ayes : Bredesen,
Nays: None
Motion carried.
as of October 31, 1982, was presented by Mr. Dalen, reviewed
on file by motion of Member Turner, seconded by Member Rich-
Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney-
CLAIMS PAID.
ment of the following Claims as per Pre-List: General Fund, $80,325.57; Park
Fund, $76,478.99; Art Fund, $1,073.61; Park Construction, $51.00; Swimming Pool, '
$109.45; Golf Course, $2,555.42; Arena, $4,849.32; Gun Range, $327.75; Water
Fund, $2,190.68; Sewer Fund, $681.38; Liquor Fund, $9,154.85; Construction,
$158.84; Total, $177,856.86; and for confirmation of payment of the following
Claims: General Fund, $134,873.90; Park, $4,339.69; Art Fund, $716.88; Pool,
$1,455.71; Golf, $7,712.81; Arena, $8,087.18; Gun Fund, $391.09; Water Fund,
$60,272.46; Sewer Fund, $4,458.48; Liquor Fund, $100,197.13; Constructuon,
$1,208.00; IBR, $103,519.16; Total, $417,232.49; and for confirmation of pay-
ment of the following Claims:
Liquor Fund, $247,511.24; Total, $280,281.06.
Motion of Member Turner was seconded by Member Bredesen for pay-
General Funds, $32,747.78; Art Fund, $22.04;
Ayes : Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney
Nays: None
Motion carried.
No further business appearing, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
Adjournment at 8:50 p.m.