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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19821220_regularMINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL DECEIBER 20, 1982 Answering rollcall were Members Bredesen, Schmidt, Turner and Mayor Courtney. MINUTES of December 6, 1982, were approved as submitted by motion of Member Schmidt, seconded by Member Bredesen. Ayes: Bredesen, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. WAYNE TRACY COMMENDED FOR LONG TIME SERVICE TO CITY. Mr. Rosland commended Mr. Wayne Tracy for his long-time service to Edsna. was named for Mr. Tracy's grandfather and that Mr. Tracy had ridden with his father as a boy, starting full time with the City in 1947. appreciation to Mr. Tracy, Mr. Rosland presented a silver pen.bearing the Edina Logo. Mr. Tracy extended his appreciation to the City Council. No formal action was taken. JOHNSON BUILDING COMPANY ZONING REQUEST CONTINUED INDEFINITELY. reported that Johnson Building Company had requested an indefinite continuance of its rezoning request to PRD-3 for property located at 4600 France Ave. Member Bredesen's motion was seconded by Member Schmidt that the rezoning be continued indefinitely. He recalled that Tracy Ave. As a token of : .I Mr. Hughes Ayes: Bredesen, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. CIVIL DEFENSE WARNING SIREN BIDS REJECTED. As recommended by Mr. Rosland, Member Turner's motion rejecting all bids for the Civil Defense Siren and checking specifications before taking new bids was seconded by Member Bredesen. Ayes: Bredesen, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. I CITY PROPERTIES REFUSE COLLECTION BID AWARDED CONDITIONALLY. Mr. Rosland recalled that award of bid for collection of city properties. refuse had been continued from December 6, 1982, because the only bid submitted was by Quality Waste Control, Inc., (dba Able Sanitatiodin the amount of $31,212.87. He advised that Mr. Velde had checked with other suburbs and had found that the City of Minnetonka, the only other municipality that bid individual container pickup, had received only one bid, while other suburbs had received several bids each. Member Schmidt suggested that it might be more cost effective if the City Qould do its own collection. Mr. John Trulson, owner and president of Able Sanitation, recalled that the last time anyone else bid was in 1979. He said that he had made an error in his bid and had intended only a 5% cost increase which would bring the annual rate to $30,224.34. the Council, Mr.1.Erickson said that it would be all right to move the recepticles to a more convenient pick-up location in order to save money. siderable discussion, Member Bredesen's motion to award at $30,224.34 and to work with Mr. Trulson to see how the cost could be reduced, was seconded by Member Schmidt. Ayes: Bredesen, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. In response to a question of Following con- REMODELING OF BRAEMAR ARENA AND CORNELIA POOL BATH HOUSE BID AWARDED. Mr. Ros- land presented tabulation of 14 bids received in response to Advertisement for Bids in the Construction Bulletin and the Edina Sun forlremodeling of rest rooms at Braemar Arena and the Cornelia Park Pool Bath House to meet handi- cap specifications. Tabulation of the three low bidders showed Henry 0. Mik- kelson Co. low bidder at $55,800, Kloster Madsen, Inc., second low bidder at $57,698 and ABJ Enterprises, Inc,, at $58,947, against high bid of $105,114 of SL&K Construction Co. Member Turner's motion for award to recommended low bidder, Henry 0. Mikkelson Go., was seconded by Member Schmidt. Ayes: Bredesen, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. I PUBLIG HEALTH CONTRACT BIDS REJECTED. Mr. Rosland recalled that award of the Public Health Nursing Contract had been continued from.the Council Meeting of .- 12/20/82 December 6, 1982, so that the staff could check with other municipalities before any decision was reached. that the City enter into negotiations and continue with Bloomington Public Health Nursing Service for the time being. had been submitted with the low bid. was not being accepted. Member Schmidt said that the Health Board had recom- mended continuing with Bloomington because of the excellence of their service and added that the Health Board would like to have input at the time the bid is awarded. Discussion ensued as to the way in which the specifications were written. Ms. Maggie King from Visiting Nursing Service said that they would have put in a cap if they had known that was what the City wanted. ney Erickson opined that this is in a service area and that bids, therefore, are not required. He recommended that the bids be rejected and that the City negotiate for the service. Following considerable discussion, Member Schmidt's motion was seconded by Member Turner that the bids be rejected and the contract negotiated. He recommended that all bids be rejected and Mr. Rosland explained that no "cap" Council expressed concern that the low bid City Attor- Ayes: Bredesen, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 14, 1982, REVIEWED. Mr. Hoffman reviewed action taken by the Traffic Safety Committee as it pertains to the question of parking adjacent to 4936 France Ave. general philosophy of parking on France Ave. between W: 49% Street and W. 51st Street, Member Bredesen's motion was seconded by Member Schmidt as follows: 1) Accepting the recommendation for .the addition of two one-hour parking spaces adjacent to 4936 France Ave. and reiterating its support of the Commercial Area Redevelopment Plan of 1974 due to its enhancement of traffic movement and safety; and 2) Denying the request for a crosswalk on W. 70th St. between the Galleria Shopping Center and First Southdale National Bank; 3) Acknowledging Sections B and C. Following discussion of the Ayes: Bredesen, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. NEIGHBORS' HOME WATCH PROGRAM DISCUSSED. Mr. Rosland advised Council that the Police Reserves have been recruited to work on the Neighbors' Home Watch Pro- gram. formal action was taken. Chief Swanson said that no extra help is required at this time. No LE BISTRO ON SALE BEER LICENSE APPROVED. operating under new management and that a new license is required by ordinance, Member Schmidt's motion authorizing issuance of the new license was seconded by Member Turner. Being advised that LeBistro is now Ayes: Bredesen, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. EDINA GOLF DOME ON-SALE BEER LICENSE APPROVED. My. Rosland presented the application of Edina Golf Dome for an On-sale Beer License and, in response to a question of Member Turner, advised that he !will be bringing the matter of the sale of beer in Edina parks to Council at a future meeting. motion approving the application was then seconded by Member Turner. Member Schmidt's Ayes: Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays : Bredesen Motion carried. YEAR END MEETING DATE SET. motion was seconded by Member Bredesen, setting the Special Year End Meeting for December 29, 1982, at 5:OO p.m. in the Manager's Conference Room. As recommended by Mr. Rosland, Member Turner's Ayes: Bredesen, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. 49ER'S LABOR CONTRACT APPROVED. acceptance of a two year contract for the 49ers which would include a 5.5% increase for light equipment workers and a 5.2% increase for heavy workers, along with a 20% increase for insurance contributions. further that several positions have been frozen and that he will make his recommendations for other employees at the next meeting. Mr. Rosland advised that MANA has recommended equipment He explained Ayes: Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays : Bredesen Motion carried. VERNON AVENUE SPEED LIMITS RECOMbENDED TO MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Mr. Hoffman used the overhead projector to indicate speed limits along Vernon Ave. recommended by the Minnesota Department of Transportation following the investigation.requested by the City. The Council took issue with the rCcom- mendation ofMN/DOT for a 35 mile per hour speed limit between Villa Way and 450 feet West of Summit Ave. mile per hour limit recommended by MNiDOTb'etween View Lane and Villa Nay. ber Turner reiterated-hqr concern that a traffic signal be installed at the intersection OfVernon Ave, and Tracy Ave. Member Schmidt offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, by 'letter dated December 8, 1982, from the Hnnesota Department of Transportation, authorization was recommended for the following speed limits for CSAH 158: 30 MPH from CSAH-62 to View Lane; 40 MPH from View Lane to Villa Way 35 MPH from Villa Way to 450 feet West of Summit Ave.; 30 MPH from 450 feet West of Summit Ave. to T.H. 100; and Mrs. Nicki Gamer: expressed concern about the 40 Mem- * No further discussion being heard, I RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Edina City Council believes that certain revisions are desirable because of local conditions abutting CSAH 158; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that: the Edina City Council does hereby request that the Minnesota Department of Transportation review its findings as to CSAH-Ii58so that the speed limit will remain at 30 MPH 450 feet West of Summit Ave. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Ayes: Bredesen, Schddt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Resolution adopted. between Villa Way and Member Bredesen. A copy of the resolution is to be submitted to MNDOT and to the County Commis- sioners. STATE AID FUNDS CUT DISCUSSED. Turner, Mr. Rosland said that he will make a report at the next meeting. In response to concern expressed by Member PERA CONTRIBUTION INCREASE. DISCUSSED. Mr. Rosland referred to the fact that legislation was adopted by the State of Minnesota under which a11 public employees would be required to pay an additional 2% to PERA. He explained that the.result of this legislation means that employees receiving a 5% salary increase would be getting a net increase of 3%. No action was taken. STATE AID STREETS ESTABLISHED. As recommended by Mr. Hoffman, Member Turner offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL STATE AID HIGHWAYS WHEREAS, it appears to the City Council of the City of Edina that the streets hereinafter described should be designated Municipal State Aid Streets under the provisions of Minnesota Laws 1967, Chapter 162; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, County of Hennepin that the roads described as follows, to-wit: 1. Metro Blvd. fromi?. 70th St. to Edina Industrial Blvd. (120-172-01) 2. Parklawn Ave. from W. 76th St. to W. 77% St. (120-173-01) 3. W. 77% St. from France Ave. to Parklawn Ave. (120-171-02) be, and hereby are established, located and designated, Municipal State Aid Streets of said City, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Highways for his consideration, and that upon his approval of the designation of said roads or portions thereof, that same be constructed, improved and maintained as Municipal State Aid Streets as shown above. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Schmidt. Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Resolution adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 171-A8 ADOPTED; SECOND READINGWAIVED. As recommended by Mr. Rosland, Member Schmidt offered Ordinance No. 171-A8 for Firs6 Reading, with waiver of Second Reading and moved its adoption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 171-A8 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 171 TO DELETE FEE 36E THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: Section 1. Fee No. 36e of Schedule A to Ordinance No. 171 which reads as follows is hereby repealed in its entirety: .- 12/20/82 If 8 months of licensing year have elapsed when application I1 is made, the fee shall be reduced one-half the annual amount." Sec. 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage and publication. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Bredesen. Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Ordinance adopted. Mayor ATTEST : 4k B-Yh. City Clerk MN/.DOTAGENCY AGREEMENT APPROVED. sen offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 161.36, Subdivision 1 through 6, Minne- sota Statutes, the Commissioner of Transportation be appQinted as agent of the City of Edina to let as its agent, contracts for the construction of local streets and bridges, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed for and on behalf of the City Council to execute and enter into a contract with the Commissioner of Transportation prescribing the terms and conditions of such contracts in the form as set forth and contained in "Minnesota Department of Transportation Agency Agreement" a copy of which said agreement was before the Council assuming on behalf of the City all of the obligations therein contained. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Schmidt. As recommended by Mr. Hoffman, Member Brede- RESOLUTION Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Resolution adopted. 1983 HENNEPIN COUNTY LABORATORY AGREEMENT APPROVED. Mr. Rosland presented the 1983 Hennepin County Laboratory Shrvices Agreement which allows for up to $8,000 in laboratory services, with a net surplus on $8,000 of testing of about $1,280. Member Schmidt thereupon offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RES OLUT ION APPROVING 1983 HENNEPIN COUNTY LABORATORY SERVICES AGREEMENT BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council does hereby approve the Hennepin County Laboratory Services Agreement for 1983; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Nanager are hereby authorized and directed to execute said agreement. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Bredesen. Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Resolution adopted. SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR APPOINTED. Member Turner offered the.following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DImCTOR TO SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, as follows: J. N. Dalen is hereby designated to serve as a Director of the Suburban Rate Authority, and Russell Hedlund is hereby designated to serve as Alternate Director of the Suburban Rate Authority for the year 1983 and until their successors are appointed. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Bredesen. Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: None Resolution adopted. EDINA SUN DESIGNATED OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER. Member Schmidt offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Council that the Edina Sun be and is hereby designated the Official Newspaper for the City of Edina for the year 1983. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Bredesen. RESOLUTION .- 12/20/82 -- 202 Rollcall : Ayes : Bredesen , Schmidt , Turner, Courtney Nays: None Resolution adopted. CABLE PUBLIC EVENTS PRESENTATIONS COMMENDED. Mr. Rosland commended the excel- lent coverage of public issues and events by Cable TV. CLAIMS PAID. Motion of Member Turner was seconded by Member Bredesen, for pay- ment of the following Claims as per Pre-List dated December 20, 1982: General Fund, $86,422.56; Park Fund, $29,946.70; Art Center, $3,061.51; Golf Course, $4,658.72; Arena, $8,346.86; Gun Range, $304.98.; Water Fund, $15,613.57; Sewer Fund, $153,780.61; Liquor Fund, $163,251.27; Construction, $138,574.74; IBR, $2,130.00;~Total, $606,091.52; and for conformation of payment of the follow- ing Claims: General Fund, $114,174.35; Park Fund, $2,753.37; Art Center, $682.69; Swimming Pool, $4,855.65; Golf Course, $2,784.26; Arena, $7,882.29; Gun, $335.65; Water Fund, $6,911.61; Sewer Fund, $1,183.13; Liquor, $403,612.74; Total, $545 175.74. Ayes : Bredesen, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney Nays: .Hone .. Motion carrzed. I .I No further business appearing, Member Turner's motion for adjournment was sec- onded by Member Bredesen. Adjournment at 8:45 p.m.