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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19830404_regular252 MINUTES .’ -. b i-. OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL APRIL 4, 1983 Answering rollcall were Members Bredesen, Schmidt, and Mayor Courtney. EDINA HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM COMMENDED. following Resolution of Commendation to the Edina High School Boys Basketball Team, which resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION THE EDINA HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM Mayor Courtney presented the I WHEREAS, during the 1982-83 season, the Edina Boys Basketball Team has compiled an enviable record of 23 wins and 1 loss, and WHEREAS, the Edina High School Boys Basketball Team has represented Edina in the 1983 Class AA Minnesota State Boys Basketball Tournament, and has won the Conso- lation Title in the tournament; and WHEREAS, as representatives of the City of Edina, the members of the team conducted themselves in a gentlemanly manner and exemplified the highest standards of athletic proficiency and good sportsmanship; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, on behalf of the citizenry as a whole, that all members of the Edina High School Boys Basketball Team be publicly commended for their outstanding accomplishments; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the pages of the Minutes Book of the Edina City Council and that appropriate copies be presented to members of the team: Robert Arnold, Richard Cohen, Patrick Donohue, Blake Hanson, Mark Helgran, Paul Kemble, Timothy McGovern, Michael Matson, Patrick Meitz, Michael Meredity, Eric Raether, Steven Schroder, Michael Sweeney, Robert Wassenaar, James Williams, Brian Dahl, Mike Dobies, Pat Finley, Ted Lamson, Brian Powell, Assistant Coaches Phil Finanger and Ed Hammersten, Coach Robert Savre, Athletic Directors Bud Bjerken and Sara Lykken, Principal James L. Cabalka and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ralph Lieber. EDINA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC TEAMS COMMENDED. following Resolution of Congratulations to Edina High School ‘athletic teams, which resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLUTION OF CONGRATULATIONS WHEREAS, the Edina Girls Gymnastics Team, the Boys Swimming Team, the Boys and Girls Cross Country Ski Team and the Boys and Girls Slalom Ski Teams have completed successful seasons with their particular teams, winning Lake Conference and Region 6A.A Tournaments; and WHEREAS, success in their fields has come to members of the team because of their extraordinary ability, hours of practice, and the* leadership of their Coaches and Student Managers alike; and WHEREAS, members of these teams behaved always in a manner reflecting the creGit they have brought to the City of Edina; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina that sincere congratulations be extended to members of the teams, to their Coaches and Student Managers, to Athletic Directors Bud Bjerken and Sara Lykken, to Principal James L. Cabalka and to Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ralph Lieber; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the pages of the Minutes Book of the Edina City Council and that appropriate copies be given to members of the teams. RECOGNITION OF EAGLE SCOUTS. Mayor Courtney extended the congratulations of the Council to Eagle Scouts: David Halla, William Malecki and Raymond Sit and presented Commendation Awards to them in recognition of their community projects as a requirement to attain the rank of Eagle Scout, and their efforts in helping make the City of Edina a better place to live. Mayor Courtney also presented the MINUTES of February 28, 1983, were approved as submitted by motion of Member Schmidt, seconded by Member Bredesen. PEARSON/ELMER TOTJNHOUSES REZONING AND PRELIMINARY PLAT HEARING CONTINUED TO APRIL 18, 1983. -As recommended by Mr. Hughes, Member Bredesen’s motion’was seconded by Member Schmidt to continue the public hearing on the PearsodElmer Townhouses for rezoning and preliminary plat approval to April18, 1983. Ayes: Bredeson, Schmidt, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. WESTRIDGE ESTATES GRANTED FINAL PLAT APPROVAL. Estates for final plat approval, generally located North of the Crosstown Highway, Mr. Hughes presented Jestridge 4/4/83 253 00 c') m Q: South of Valley View Road and bordered on the East by the MN&S Railroad. He recalled that preliminary plat approval had been granted at the last Council meeting for this subdivision to pedt construction of five single family dwell- ings, and that the proponent has now returned for final approval. recommend approval subject to subdivision dedication and execution of a Developers Agreement. Mr. Hughes indicated the proponent, Don Berg, was present to answer any questions. resolution and moved its adoption: Staff would No discussion being heard, Member Bredesen offered the following RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL PLAT @PROVAL FOR WESTRIDGE ESTATES BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Etlina, Minnesota, that that certain plat entitled "Westridge Estates", platted by Donald R. and Shirley A. Berg, husband and wife, and presented at the regular.meeting of the City Council of April 4, 1983, be and is hereby granted final plat approval subject to payment of a subdivision dedication fee of $8,000.00 and execution of a Developer's Agreement. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Schmidt. Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Schmidt, Courtney Nays: None Resolution adopted. (See amendment to plat resolution in Minutes of 6/18/84.) HEARING DATES SET FOR VARIOUS PLANNING MATTERS. Motion of Member Bredesen was , seconded by Member Schmidt, setting April 18, 1983 for hearing date for the fol- lowing Planning matters with the motion being unanimously approved: 1. Normandale Bluff - Generally located West of Rolf Avenue and South of West 64th Street 2. Kenneth "Chip" Glaser - PID, Planned Industrial District to C-1 Commercial District - Generally located South of Valley View Road, East of Washington Avenue and West of Co. Rd. 18 Gittleman Corporation - R-1 Residential District to PRD-3 Planned Residen- tial District - Second Reading - Generally located West of Cahill Road and North of Dewey Hill Road I 3. RUTH K. PLOTNLCKY LETTER REFERRED TO CITY ATTORNEY. Mrs. Ruth Plotnicky, 5525 Kellogg Avenue, presented a letter to members of the Council regarding expansion of driveways, citing information from the Attorney General's Office regarding the subject matter based on standard of the community and common usage. response to question of Mayor Courtney _as to what her concern was, Mr. Rosland explained that a neighbor plans to expand his driveway which abuts Ehe property line of Mrs. Plotnicky, and that she is objecting to the driveway expansion. Mr. Rosland suggested that the letter be referred to the City Attorney for a legal interpretation of the City ordihdnce with respect to driveway setback requirement. No formal action was taken. SAND, ROCK AND BITUMINOUS MATERIALS BID AWARDED. Mr. Rosland presented tabulation of bids for Concrete Sand (delivered) showing Prior Lake Aggregates, Inc., low bidder at $2.92 per ton; Sa-Ag, Inc. at $2.95; Hassan.Sand & Gravel at $3.70; Northwestern Aggregates at $3.05; J.L. Shiely Company at $5.65; Commercial Asphalt Co. at $4.65; and Wm. Mueller & Sons Inc. at $4.70. Bids for Buck Shot (delivered) showing Sa-Ag, Inc., low bidder at $6.15 per ton; Hassan Sand & Gravel at $6.25; Northwestern Aggregates at $6.36; J.L. Shiely Company at $6.52; Commercial Asphalt Co. at $7.15. Bids for Gravel Base (delivered) showing Hassan Sand & Gravel and Bury 6; Carlson, low bidders at $3.85 per ton; Prior Lakes Aggregates, Inc. at $4.05; Sa-Ag, Inc. at $4.05; Northwestern Aggregates at $4.16; Asphalt Paving Materials, Inc. at $5.70; J.L. Shiely Company at $4.68; Commercial Asphalt Co. at 4.65; Wm. Mueller & Sons Inc. at $5.20; Midwest Asphalt Corporation at $4.45. Bids for Limestone (delivered) showing J. L. Shiely Company, low bidder at $4.68 per ton; Hassan Sand & Gravel at $4.95; Bryan Rock Products, Inc. at $5.27; and Midwest Asphalt Corporation at $4.78. Bids for Seal-Coat Chips (delivered) show- ing TCI Trap Rock, Inc. low bidder at $12.05 per ton; J.L. Shiely Company at $12.20. Bids for Ready Mix Bituminous (pick--up) showing Bury & Carlson, Inc. at $17.94 per tdn as recommended bidder and Midwest Asphalt Corporation as alter- nate recommended bidder at $I7,.90 Eecause of shortest distance to the-two plants: Commercial Asphalt Co. at $17.05 and Wm. Mueller & Sons Inc. at $17.25. Bids for Cut-Back Asphalt.(delivered) showing Koch Asphalt Company sole bidder at $1.0222 per gallon, being the only plant in the metropolitan area. (pick-up) showing Bury & Carlson, Inc. recommended bidder at $24.00 per ton because of shortest pick-up distance; Wm. Mueller & Sons, Inc. at $21.50 and Midwest Asphalt Corporation at $24.75. Motion of Member Schmidt was seconded by Member Bredesen for award to recommended low bidder or alternate bidder for concrete sand, buck shot, gravel base, limestone, seal-coat chips, ready mix bituminous, cut-back asphalt and winter mix. In I Bids for Winter Mix Ayes: Bredesen, Schmidt, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. , 4/4/83 -. 254 WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS BID AWARDED. Mr. Rosland presented tabulation of three bids for hydrofluosilicic acid and liquid chlorine showing Hawkins Chemicals, Inc. at $22.72/cwt.; Jones Chemicals, Inc. at $26.113/cwt. and Van Waters & Rogers at $26.18/cwt. of bid to recommended low bidder Hawkins Chemicals, Inc. Member Schmidt's motion was seconded by Member Bredesen for award Ayes : Bredesen, Schmidt, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. TRACTOR AND 7-GANG HYDRAULIC LIFT MOWERS BID AWARDED. ulation of bids for one tractor and 7-gang-hydraulic lift-mowers with trade-in of 1957 7-gang mower showing Minnesota Toro, Inc. at $22,880.00 and Tri State Tor0 Company at $36,864.00. Bredesen for award of bid to recommended low bidder Minnesota Toro, Inc. Mr. Rosland presented tab- I Member Schmidt's.motion was.seconded by Member Ayes : Bredesen, Schmidt, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. BOARD.OF REVIEW HEARING DATE SET. motion was seconded by Member Bredesen, setting the Board of Review Hearing date for Monday, May 23, 1983, at 4:30 p.m. As recommended by Mr. Rosland, Member Schmidt's Ayes: Bredesen, Schmidt, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. i CABLE TV/POLICE CRIME PJ$EVENTION PROGRAM FUNDING APPROVED. Mr. Rosland advised that at the annual meeting of the Edina Crime Prevention and Criminal Apprehension Fund held March 24, 1983, a decision was made to fund approximately 50% (or up to $10,000) of a crime prevention cable television program produced by the Police Department. This funding would be for a one year trial period starting in April 1983. Mr. Rosland recommended that the remaining 50% of the proposed project be funded from the 5% cable franchise monies .wMch the City receives from Minnesota Cablesystems Southwest, noting that the cable television ordinance requires this be spent on cable television related activities. was 'an excellent project, Member Bredesen's motion was seconded by Member Schmidt to match the 50% or approximately $10,000 allocated b3 the Edina Crime'Prevention Fund for productiowof a crime prevention,cable television program by the Police Department, with xnonies from.the cable franchise fund. . Ayes: 'Bredesen, Schmidt, Courtney Commenting that he felt this I Nays: None Motion carried. RESOLUTION ADOPTED IN OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED DAY LABOR BILL. Mr. Rosland called Council's attention to proposed legislation which would mandate that municipalities contract out via a bidding procedure any projects totaling $50,000 and over. He pointed out. that if this legislation is passed, local government would lose'the ePtizens and that the City does follow a policy of contracting out for services when appropriate, therefore staff would recommend voicing opposition to the bill. Member Bredesen commented that our legislators should understand.that we are not opposed to ccntracting out these types of projects, but are opposed to the Legis- lature mandating this be done. Mr. Hoffman stated that a survey of the suburban municipalities in the metropolitan area showed that large projects are being bid out consistently now. Member Bredesen then offered the followbg resolution and moved its adoption: .flexibility to determine feasible and economical means of providing service to its RES OLUT ION WHEREAS, the Edina'City.Gouiici1 is' the;governing body of the City of Edina; and WHEREAS,. a Day Labor Bill has been introducea into the State of Ennesota Legis- Latiire ; .:add WHEREAS, it is the City Council's responsibility as elected officials to provide the level'of service of various municipal functions as desired by constituents at an economical cost; and WHEREAS, the Day Labor Bill removes the authority of the elected official to determine a feasible and economical means of providing service to its constituents; and WHEREAS, a recent survey indicates that cities are already contracting out work they have determined feasible and economical; and WHEREAS, the Bill would place another administrative burden on the City; and WHEREAS, the availability of contractors for year around bidding may be uncertain; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council opposes the passage of the Day Labor Bill as introduced in the State Legislature; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council opposes restrictions on the City as regards their authority to determine appropriate methods of service delivery 4/4/83 to their constituents. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Schmidt. RollcalJ. : Ayes: Bredesen, Schmidt, Courtney Nays: None Resolution adopted. 255 NO SALT/CHEMICALS BILLS OPPOSED. Mr. Rosland advised that proposed legislation has been introduced by out of state legislators banning the use of salt or chemicals on streets or roadways, and although there is run-off from these materials into creeks and steams, it is necessary from a safety standpoint to use salt/chemicals during the winter months on the City streets. this legislation. In response to Member Bredesen's question as to inappropriate use of salt by some municipalities, Mr. Hoffman responded that Hennepin County uses straight salt on the Crosstown Highway resulting in considerable salt run-off into Nine Mile Creek but that use of salt does produce a dry highway and it is in the interest of public safety to do so. He explained that most communities, including Edina, use a mixture of sand and salt.or chemicals. Member Bredesen thereupon offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: Staff would recommend opposing I p. m oc4 c) ac3 a - RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Edina City Council is the governing body of the City of Edina; and WHEREAS, a No Salt or Chemicals Use on Roadways Bill has been introduced into the State of Minnesota Legislature; and WHEREAS, use of salt and or chemicals is necessary to promote safety on the road- ways during the winter months; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council opposes the passage of the No Salt or Chemicals Use on Roadways Bill as introduced into the State Legis- lature. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Schmidt. Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Schmidt, Courtney Nays: None Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION ADOPTED IN SUPPORT OF SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT LEGISLATION. Mr. Rosland explaiqed that the City of Bloomington has introduced legislation which would permit Bloomington to establish a special taxing district for special projects, . the bill being complimentary to the Special Assessment Usage Bill introduced by the City of Edina. or industrial areas and could only be established after a public hearing process. Mr. Rosland advised that the City Attorney has reviewed the proposed legislation and has felt it could be useful in certain developments such as the Winfieldl Laukka project. to the bill and it is felt that it stands a good chance of being passed. Schmidt thereupon offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: A special taxing district could only be used in commercial The City.of Bloomington has consented to the addition of Edina Member RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City of Edina provides its taxpayers a basic level of services: and WHEREAS, selected areas of the City desire a higher level of service provided than the basic; and WHEREAS, establishment of a special taxing district would allow the flexibility to have a higher level of service in that area; and WHEREAS, such services most properly are assessed on an ad valorem basis; and WHEREAS, the City of Bloomington has consented to the addition of the City of Edina to the bill; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Edina requests the Minnesota State Legislature to amend Senate File 917 and House File 875 to include the City of Edina within the provisions of the bill. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Bredesen. Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Schmidt, Courtney Nays: None ~ Resolution adopted. MINkEHAHA CREEK FLOODING DISCkSSED. received a telephone call from Dr. Gary Francis, 4609 Cascade Lane, who was con- cerned about flooding of Minnehaha Creek and damage that has already occurred to his backyard. and that there have been flooding problems in the area both in the spring and fall since 1979 when the dam was completed at Lake Minnetonka which controls the flow into Minnehaha Creek. Dr. Francis has been in touch with Hickok Engineering, who operate the dam, and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, and is asking for aid from the City in solving this periodic flooding problem. Mr. Hoffman advised that on March 30th Minnehaha Creek Watershed District opened the water gates further to allow a flow of 200 cubic foat/second after informing the Depart- Member Schmidt informed Council that she had I He felt that his home would be flooded if there was a heavy rain > 4/4/83 ment of Natural Resources (DNR) that this was in compliance with-their water management plan, the increased flow necessitated by the rising water level in Lake Minnetonka and loss of lakeshore. Mr. Hoffman stated that in talking with the DNR staff he had verified that the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District were in compliance with the water management plan and had also voiced the City staff disapproval of the increased water flow, but also noting that if there was flooding on both sides of the dam then property owners along Lake Minnetonka and those downstream would be sharing the problem. He noted that Mr. Hughes had met with Dr. Francis this morning, together with a representative of the Minne- haha Watershed District who had taken pictures of the flooded area, and that City.personne1 are watching the creek water level and sandbagging to control the water. Mr. Rosland recalled that the dam was constructed to adjust the level of Lake Minnetonka as the result of requests from lakeshore residents. Subsequently, the City .staff has worked 'with the Watershed District to work out the recently approved water management plan to minimize flooding of those proper- ties that are located in the Knnehaha Creek flood plain. Dr. Francis, Mr. Rosland said he would write him a letter giving him this infor- mation regarding the water management plan and the City's relationship to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District in protecting the interests of Edina residents who border Minnehaha Creek. No formal action was taken. LONG RANGE PLANNING MEETING SET. next meeting to discuss Long Range Planning Isset for Monday, April11 at At the request of &. Rosland reminded Council members that the .. 7:OO p.m. and that aljsent Members will be advised. CLAIMS PAID. Motion of Member Schmidt was seconded by Member Bredesen for payment of the following claims as per Pre-List: General Fund, $50,474.12; Park Fund, $10,858.00; Art Center, $1,413.15; Swimming. Pool, $20,00; Golf Course, $4,492.61; Arena, $4,719.37; Gun Range, $108.25; Water Fund, $4,997.04; Sewer Fund, $2,753.19; Liquor Fund, $1,682.97; Construction, $213.95; Total, $81,732.65; and for con- firmation of payment of the following claims: Liquor Fund, $239,197.89. Ayes: Bredesen, Schmidt, Courtney Nays: None Motion carried. There being no further business, Mayor Courtney declared the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. e I ?f4 7% 422LL Acting City Clerk