HomeMy WebLinkAbout19840116_regular182 MINUTE S
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL
JANUARY 16, 1984
Answering rollcall were Members Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner and Mayor
Courtney.
EDINA MASONIC LODGE THANKED FOR $1,500 CONTRIBUTION. Robert Soelberg and Everett
(Bud) Erickson presented a check in the amount of $1,500 to the City for use by the
Fire Department for rescue squad equipment. Mr. Soelberg commented that this money
came from proceeds of the Edina Masonic Lodge Annual Pancake Breakfast at which
members of the Edina Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, assisted. The following
resolution was unanimously adopted by the Council Members and read by Mayor Courtney:
WHERXAS, for the past six 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 $1,500 has been generously given to the Edina Fire
Department for purchase of rescue equipment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Council that most sincere apprecia-
tion be expressed to all members of the EDINA MASONIC LODGE for its interest in the
well-being of all Edina residents through the generous contribution of $1,500; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be entered into the pages of the Minutes
Book of the Edina City Council and that an appropriate copy be presented to the
EDINA MASONIC LODGE
as a token of the gratitude of the Edina City Council.
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
MINUTES of the Regular and Special Council Meetings of December 19, 1983, Special
Meeting of December 29, 1983, and Regular Meeting of January 9, 1984, were-approved
as submitted by motion of Schmidt, seconded by Member Turner.
Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt; Turner, Courtney
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT P-BA-137-A&B. Affidavit of Notice
was presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file.
to due notice given, a public hearing was conducted and action taken as hereinafter
set forth:
A. CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT STREET SURFACING WITH CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER AND
Pursuant
SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT NO. P-BA-137-A & B IN THE FOLLOWING:
Harisen Road from Vernon Avenue to W. 60th Street
Mr. Rosland presented total estimated construction cost for P-BA-137-A, Hansen Road
from Vernon Avenue to Benton Avenue, at $529,078.28, with amount to be paid by State
Aid funds of $425,917.48, and estimated amount to be assessed of $93,160.80. proposed
to be assessed against 3,969.24 feet at $20.00 per foot/single family units and
against 24 multi-units at $574.00 per unit. Total estimated construction cost for
P-BA-137-B, Hansen Road from Benton Avenue to W. 60th Street, at $53,302.77 (less
cost of sidewalk and water construction items of $12,000.00) with estimated amount
to be assessed of $41,302.77, proposed to be assessed against 1,063.82 feet at
$38.83 per foot. Engineer Hoffman presented a graphic identifying the State Aid
streets in the area and noted that the portion of Hansen Road north of Benton Avenue
shows a traffic volume of up to 2,000 cars per day and is considered a collector
roadway, qualifying for State Aid funds. The portion south of Benton Avenue carries
less than 1,000 cars per day and could be either a State Aid funded project or not.
Mr. Hoffman explained that the proposed project consists of constructing a new
bituminous surface with concrete curb and gutter the entire distance from Vernon
Avenue to W. 60th Street.
would be constructed on the west side of the roadway.
tained by the City.
to Benton Avenue with parking restricted on the east side.
West 60th Street the proposed street would be 30 feet wide.
include replacement of the current structure at the railroad crossing and some minor
storm sewer installation near Garden Park.
accomplished in 1984, with a finishing seal coat to be applied in June, 1985. He
stated that assessments would then be levied in 1985 wfth the initial installment
due in 1986, proposed to be assessed over a ten year period, with interest not to
exceed the amount allowed by law. If approved by Council, plans would have to be
submitted to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (mot) for approval, a
grading permit would be required ffom Nine Mile Creek Watershed District and an
agreement would have to be reached with the So0 Line Railroad regarding the crossing.
Mr. Hoffman identified properties which would require construction of retaining
walls and also noted that after construction of the roadway the Erickson house at
5724 Hansen Road would be 27 feet from the base of the curb.
travel lanes would remain where they now are, with a parking lane constructed on the
Additionally, a concrete sidewalk adjacent to the curb
The proposed street would be 36 feet wide from Vernon Avenue
From Benton Avenue to
The sidewalk would be main- I The project would also
If approved, construction could be
As proposed, the
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west side to accomodate State funding requirements as to width. Wendell Malin,
5717 Hansen Road, asked about the proposed roadway changes in elevation. Mr. Hoffman
responded that changes will range from 6 inches to 12 inches maximum and that the
City would work with property owners on both sides to try to make the roadway fit
with the driveways. Grant North, 5804 Hansen Road, asked what the requirements
were for State Aid funding and if sidewalks were included.
did not need a parking lane in front of his home but that there is a need for a
stap sign at Hansen Road and Grove Street to slow traffic coming off the hill.
Mr. Hoffman stated that for State Aid funding, the required minimum widths were
32 feet with no parking on either side and 36 feet with parking allowed on one side
and that the State has imposed minimum widths in order to provide uniformity for
collector streets. He stated that sidewalks are a local issue and that the Council
for the past ten years has followed a policy of providing sidewalks on the major
streets when improvements are constructed to insure pedestrian safety.
5716 Hansen Road, questioned the placement of mailboxes in relation to the sidewalk
and if problems would arise with the post office for mail delivery.
advised that the recommended procedure is for the mail vehicles to drive up on the
sidewalks to reach the mailboxes, or to drive up on the driveway aprons to the
boxes. John Ward, 5916 Hanson Road, stated he would prefer the 32 foot width for
the portion south of West 60th Street so that State Aid funding could be obtained
which would lessen the amount proposed to be assessed for that portion,
Ries, 5800 Hansen Road, asked how vacated Grove Street on the west side would be
handled. Mr. Hoffman stated that a driveway apron would be constructed for the..
road back to those properties and the owners would be assessed.
Hansen Road, commented that he would prefer to see a new bituminous roadway at
the 32 foot width without curb and gutter to preserve the country look of the road
and that he was strongly opposed to the proposed sidewalk.
Road, asked that the residents on Hansen Road be polled as to their preference
for a 32 foot versus 36 foot roadway, and also as to putting in the sidewalk.
Pete Obermyer, 5913 Hansen Road, stated he would prefer that a 32 foot roadway
with State Aid funding be approved.
Apartments at 5525 Hansen Road, said that if the road is widened and improved
it will speed up the traffic and that he supported having a stop sign at Grove
and Hansen.
lawns on the west side and. would reduce the property values.
submitted that the residents on Hansen Road should be polled on the issue of the
roadway width and also the proposed sidewalk so that they could voice their
opinions. Member Richards then moved that the improvement hearing on Hansen
Road be continued to February 27, 1984, that staff be directed to take a
poll of the residents with regard to the roadway width and the sidewalk and
report the results at that meeting, and that the matter of a stop sign at Grove
Street and Hansen Road be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee for their
recommendation. Motion was seconded by Member Bredesen.
Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turrier, Courtney
Motion carried.
He commented that he
George Demko,
Mr. Hoffman
Christian
Don Berg, 5900
Jay Addy, 5801 Hansen
Harold DUOOS, owner of the Westchester
Mr. Duoos added that the improvement would take too much of the
Member Richards
PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED ON COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE 5 CONTINUED TO 2/6/84.
Affidavit of Notice was presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed
on file.
comprehensive zoning ordinance was in 1951.
made and it has been re-codified but never updated.
posed Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance are: 1) to streamline procedural requirements,
2) to establish uniform definitions, 3) to eliminate requirements from which
variances have routinely been granted , 4) to gain consistency with the Comprehensive
Plan, 5) to reorganize the format of the ordinance, and 5) to avoid the creation of
non-conforming property by enaction of the new ordinance.
the major sections of the new ordinance and the changes being proposed as follows:
Section 4. Administration and Procedures - Procedure for conditional use permit;
Section 5. Districts - Multiple residence districts (R-3, R-4, R-5) be eliminated,
all multi residential projects be zoned Planned Residential District (PRD), and all
other rezonings be via the planned district format; Section 6. District Boundaries -
All vacant R-3, R-4, or R-5 property be rezoned to R-1 District (involves three
properties in the City), all developed R-3, R-4, or R-5 property be rezoned to
Planned Residence District (PRD), all 0-1, 0-2, C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4 property be
zoned to Planned Office District (POD) or Planned Commercial District (PCD);
Section 7. General Requirements - Clarification of customary home occupations,
regulation of fences in R-1 and R-2 districts, patios and decks included in
building coverage with 150 square foot allowance, minimum lot frontage of 30 feet
required, lot width be measured at a point 50 feet back from front lot line;
Section 8. Parking and Circulation - Fewer parking spaces required for office
and retail uses (especially shopping centers/larger office buildings), uniform
parking setback requirement, provision for compact parking spaces; Section 10.
Landscaping and Screening - Minimum landscaping and screening requirements
(applies to buildings of more than 2 units); Section 11. Single Dwelling Unit
District (R-1) - Churches, schools and civic institutions permitted only by
City Planner Hughes advised that the last time the City adopted a
Since that time additions have been
The objectives of the pro-
Mr. Hughes then summarized
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condition 1 use permit, increase in lot coverage for small lots, reduced interior
side yard setback for small lots, decks and patio setback requirements, and interim
uses of school buildings not used for educational-purposes; Section 12. Double Dwell-
ing Unit District (R-2) - Minimum lot width requirement; Section 13. Planned Residence
District (PRD, PSR) - New PRD-6 district for rest, convalescent and nursing homes,
bonus system to determine final density for new buildings; Section 15. Planned
1 Commercial District (PCD) - Drive-through facilities permitted as accessory use;
--. Section 17. Planned Industrial District (PID) - Maximum building height of four
stories.
to address: 1) accessory:dwelling units in the R-1 District, 2) mechanical amusement
devices, and 3) the rezoning of some vacant parcels to R-1.
in connection with the new zoning map are: 1) all churches are zoned R-1 District
with the exception of Colonial Church of Edina which is zoned PRD-1 - recomended
that it be rezoned to R-1 District; 2) buildings zoned PID (National Car Rental and
two northerly buildiags) at 76th Street and France Avenue are developed as office
buildings - recommended that they be rezoned to POD; 3) office buildings in the
Southdale area zoned Commercial District which likewise could be rezoned to POD -
recommended they not be rezoned as they comply with the requirements of the Commercial
District.
be rezoned.
Zoning Ordinance would requirestwo readings and that if First Reading is offered at
this meeting that the public hearing be continued to the meeting of February 6, 1984,
to accept comments. Member Turner questioned what impact the zoning ordinance would .
have with regard to the Edina Community Center and the requirement for a conditional
use permit in connection with present tenants and expiration of current leases.
Mr. Hughes explained that it would not cause a change in their process, that if a
conditional use permit were granted they could continue to lease to the same persons.
Mayor Courtney then asked for comment or questions from the public. Merton Willette,
6333 Millers Lane, asked for a clarification of the bonus system for density in the
Planned Residential District. Terry Schneider, 5908 Bernard Place, inquired about
the new PRD-6 zone and parking requirements for nursing homes. In response to
question of Kenneth Harrington, 6813 Southdale Road, as to what notice was given of
this hearing, Mr. -Hughes stated that a notice was mailed to every property owner of
record in the City. Mr. Harringtm stated that more publicity should be given to
alert the community about an ordinance change this comprehensive.
sen, 5805 Kemrich Drive, agreed that the camprehensive nature of the ordinance
requires going slowly with more publication and knowledge to the public, and that
he was concerned specifically about the effect' it would have on churches. Betty
Weingartner, 7137 Glouchester Avenue, asked for a clarification regarding decks
and patios in relation to lot coverage in the R-1 District.
Meadow Lane, stated that he was the owner of 0-qe of the vacant properties proposed
to be rezoned to R-1 District, and that he, as well as another owner of vacant
property, objected to the rezoning and requested that the vacant properties be
allowed to exist as zoned at the present time. Member Bredesen asked what the
rationale was for rezoning those vacant properties to R-1 District. Mr. Hughes
stated that those rezonings are 20 years. old and since they were zoned the City
has adopted the Western Edina Plan and the Southwest Edina Plan which established
density that is less than allowed by those zonings'.
has lowered the density requirement even more. By adopting the new zoning ordinance,
those vacant properties would be viewed as looking at them the first time and density
would be based on today's Comprehensive Plan rather than density requirements in 1962.
Mr. Hughes suggested that alternatives may be: 1) to rezone those vacant properties
to Planned Residence District and require the developer to come through a plan
adoption process, or 2) to adopt a section of the ordinance that maintains the
present zoning and allows those properties to be developed as now zoned. Kevin
Velgersdyk, 4238 Grimes Avenue South, asked for a definition of civic institutions
and whether half-way houses would be permitted in.the R-1 District. Mr. Hughes
explained that civic institutions are publicly owned and operated, that half-way
the state, and that they are allowed uses in several zones including the R-1 District. -
No further public comment being heard, Council then considered the issue of accessory
dwelling units in.the R-1 District and whether it should be included in the ordinance
as a.conditiona1 use. Member Turner commented that she felt the concept of accessory
dwelling units is a valid one for the community for these reasons: a) the Comprehensive
Plan mentions the development of policies and programs that will widen the range of
housing choices for our residents, b) accessory units would provide additional rental
ho'using in the City, c) providing an option for persons living alone on limited income
to rent out part of their home, and d) addresses the issue of affordable housing for
small households.
accessory housing and reiterated.that it would change the nature of the single family
neighborhood by creating density of two families living in property designed for one
family, that a parent is now permitted to live with a family in a separate area, that
he could see no major advantage in permitting accessory housing units but could see
it causing potential problems in cutting up properties, and that he felt a major
I$. Hughes next pointed out specific issues which the Council would need
Other rezoning issues I
Mr. Hughes advised that no property now zoned R-1 District is proposed to
He advised that the procedure for adoption of the new Comprehensive
Harold Christian- I
Marsh Everson, 6000 Fox
The Comprehensive Plan process
. houses are governed by state statute and not by zoning laws as they are licensed by i
f
Member Bredesen observed that he has not changed his opinion on
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concern was to retain and preserve the nature of the single family neighborhood.
Member Richards commented that, although he could support the arguments pointed
out by Member Turner, he felt that the issue of accessory housing is looked at
as an economic issue, either to maximize a return upon property or as income
producing property, rather than trying to solve a6 articulated need that might
exist in the community, that he would like to preserve the existing residential
sections of the community and that he would prefer that accessory dwelling units
not be included in the proposed zoning ordinance as a conditional use.
Schmidt and Mayor Courtney stated they were in agreement with the viewpoints
expressed by Members. Bredesen and Richards.
issue of mechanical amusement devices.
be'allowed as an accesspry use in the PC-1,District with unlimited number of
machines allowed in PC-2 and PC-3 Districts for these reasons: a) currently the
City allows other forms of amusement such as bowling alleys and pool halls in
both the community commercial areas (PC-2) and the .regional commercial areas
(PC-3), b) there seems to be no problem with unlimited.number of machines in the
PC-2 and PC-3 zones as currently allowed, and c) while there is a difference in
the nature of the neighborhood commercial area, there is no reason to eliminate
the machines all together if they are there as an accessory use and if they do
not interfere with the principal use. Member Schmidt and Mayor Courtney stated
they agreed with the. recommendation. Member Bredesen-commented that he could not
support unlimited number of..machines for the PC-2 zone and could see no benefit
to the City from the'expansion of this type of use.
could not support the machines being allowed in PC-1 in.that he.did not consider
it an accessory use .in a neighborhood convenience center, that he did feel they
should be allowed in PC-2 but had no objection to unlimited number of machines
in P.C-3. Upon discussion, Member Bredesen commented that his posture regarding
mechanical amusement machines would not preclude his voting in favor of the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. .Member Turner then moved that the draft of the Zoning Ordinance .provide that mechaslical amusement. devices be allowed as an '* .'
accessory use as follows: Two machines in.'PGl:Distr'ict-and unlimited number of
.machines in the PC-2 and PC-3 Districts.for the reasons as stated previously.
Motion was seconded by Member Schmidt.
Member
Next considered by Council was the
Member Turner suggested that two machines
Member Richards stated he
Ayes: Schmidt, Turner, Courtney
, Nays: Bredesen, Richards
..Motion carried.
With regard to other issues .identified regarding rezoning of some vacant parcels
' presently zo.ned multiple districts , rezoning 0.f Colonial Church of Edina, rezoning
of properties at 76th and France Avenue presently zoned PID, and zoning of office
buildings in the Southdale area, Member Richards sugge.sted that owners of the
subject..properties who have not responded to the notice of public hearing be
contacted by letter asking them to submit.their comments before or on February 6,
1984, so that the issues can be discussed by the Council. Member Richards then
moved 'that the public hearing on the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance be continued
until February 6, 1984, that.staff be instructed to contact the property owners
.specifically identified with regard to rezoning askrng them to submit their
comments by that,date. Motion, was seconded by.Member'Schmidt.
Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried.
KYLLO DEVELOPMENT REZONING REQUEST TO PRD-2 GRANTED FIRST READING; PRELIMINARY PLAT
APPROVED FOR VERNON COURT ADDITION.
approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Mr. Hughes presented the rezoning
request of Kyllo Development for property generally located north of the Crosstown
Affidavit of Notice was presented by Clerk,
Highway and west of Vernon Court, advising that the subject property measures .82
acres in area and is zoned R-1 Single Family Dwelling District. -Across Vernon
Court to the north of the property is the proposed site of a recently approved
five-unit townhouse project; to the northwest across Vernon Avenue is the Habitat,
which is zoned R-2 and an eight-unit townhouse development zoned PRD-3, and
adjoining the property on the south is the Crosstown Highway. He advised that the
proponent is requesting a rezoning to PRD-2 Planned Residential District.
liminary development plan has been submitted which illustrates a five-unit town-
house building.
would be served by a private drive from Vernon Court.
are proposed for each unit, two exposed parking spaces in front of each garage
plus a separate five car parking area are also provided.
drawings have been submitted showing two-story units with tuck under garages at
the rear of each unit.
are residue from the City's acquisition of the right of way for Vernon Court
and the proponent is suggesting that the City deed those small parcels to him
to include in the site plan. The proposed zoning conforms with the Comprehensive
Plan designation for the site and conforms with the Zoning Ordinance requirements
with the exception of the proposed setbacks of units 1 and 5. The site plan pro-
poses 30 foot setbacks rather than 35 feet as required. Mr. Hughes explained
A pre-
The townhouses would be oriented toward Vernon Avenue and access
Two enclosed parking spaces
He noted that elevation
The site includes two, small, City-owned parcels which
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that the property suffers from its close proximity to the Crosstown Highway and
the ramp to County Road 18.
mind and the proponent has attempted to reduce this exposure through building
design, orientation, and berming.
Development and Planning Commission recommended preliminary approval of the
rezoning to PRD-2 and Vernon Court Addition plat subject to the following:
1)'acceptable overall development plans, 2) final platting, and 3) subdivision
dedication, and 4) the conveyance of the residual right of way parcels from the
City. Mr. Hughes advised that Howard Kyllo, the proponent, was present to answer
any questions. In response to question of Anne Bieter, 6103 Habitat Court, regard-
ing landscaping Mr . Hughes advised that landscaping plans would be submitted for
approval before the final plat was approved.
Member Richards offered Ordinance No. 811-Al77 for First Reading as follows:
The project appears to be designed with that fact in
At the December 28, 1983, meeting the Communicy
No further comments being heard,
ORDINANCE NO. 811-A177
AN ORDINP-NCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (NO. 811)
BY ADDING TO THE PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (PRD-2)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
enlarged by adding the following thereto:
Section 1.
"The extent of the Planned Residential District (Sub-District PRD-2) is
enlarged by the addition of the following property:
Lot 4, Auditor's Subdivision Number 196, Hennepin County, Minnesota,
except the East 16.5 feet from the most Easterly boundary of said Lot
measured at right angles to the said Easterly boundary and except the
North 16.5 feet of said Lot measured at right angles to the North line
of said Lot and except that part of said Lot which lies Southwesterly of
the following described Line 1 and Northeasterly, Northerly and Northwesterly
of a line parallel with and 40 feet Southwesterly, Southerly and Southeast-
erly of the following described Line 2 and measured at right angles thereto:
Line 1: Beginning at the East 114 corner of Section 6, Township 116, Range 21
thence North 00 degrees 09 minutes 27 seconds East along the East line of
said Section 6 a distance of 1807.59 feet; thence North 78 degrees 48 minutes
33 seconds West a distance of 1070.37 feet; thence North 81 degrees
13 minutes 33 seconds West a distance of 3402.95 feet to a point hereby
designated as "Point A" thence North 08 degrees 46 lhinutes 27 seconds East
a distance of 240 feet to the actual point of beginning of Line 1; thence
South 81 degrees 13 minutes 33 seconds East a distance of 600 feet and there
terminating.
Line 2: Beginning at the aforedesignated "Point A"; thence South 81 degrees
13 minutes 33 seconds East a distance of 552.95 feet; thence South 08 degrees
46 minutes 27 seconds West a distance of 135 feet to the actual point of
beginning of Line 2; thence North 81 degrees 13 minutes 33 seconds West a
distance of 223.93 feet; thence along a 10 degree curve to the left (delta
angle 60 degrees 03 minutes 23 seconds tangent distance 331.17 feet) a
distance of 600.56 feet and there terminating.
according to the plat thereof on file or of record in the office of the
'-gister of Deeds in and for said County.
The boundaries of the premises are marked by Judicial Landmarks Numbered
1 to 7 set pursuant to Torrens Case No. 12505 as shown on the plat of the
Survey on file in Torrens Case No. 12605.
Sec. 2.
Paragraph 4 of Section 5 of Ordinance No. 811 of the City is
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This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and
publication.
Member Richards then offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT
FOR VERNON COURT ADDITION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that that
certain plat entitled "Vernon Court Addition", platted by Kyllo Development, Inc.
and presented at the regular meeting of the City Council of January 16, 1984, be
Morion .for:adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Bredesen:
and -3s hereby granted. pre13mbary. plat. approval. . . , ~ . ., , __ - . .
Rollcall :
Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney
Resolution adopted.
HEARING CONTINUED ON 'WOODDALE SCHOOL PROPERTY AND REZONING REQUEST TO HERITAGE
PRESERVATION DISTRICT. Mayor Courtney recalled that the hearing on the Wooddale
School Property and the request of the Heritage Preservation Board for rezoning
of Wooddale School to Heritage Preservation District had been continued from the
meeting of December 19, 1983, to provide time for Council Members to reflect on
all the facts and comments heard and to negotiate with the School Board the basis
upon which the City would take the property if that decision is eventually made.
Member Turner then reviewed the events regarding the Wooddale School issue.
was initiated by resolution of the School District to convey the Wooddale School
property to the City of Edina to be kept in public ownership and retaining revision-
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ary rights to the property if needed in the future for educational purposes.
proposal has been researched by Members Richards and Turner, as delegated by the
Council, Their study has included the Park and Open Space Study of 1975 and the
Wooddale School Use Study of 1980. Staff has reviewed possible uses for the
building and the proposal has been considered by the Park Board, the Heritage
Preservation Board, the Community Development and Planning Commission. Council
has held two hearings on the issue, has heard representatives of the Edina Histor-
ical Society and the delegates have met three times with School Board representatives.
Member Turner summarized that the issues have been identified through this process
of input from many members of the community. Member Richards stated that after
bringing together all the facts concerning the conveyance of the Wooddale School ~
property to the City,,it became apparent.that -_ there was y,et-another issue to direct
attention to and that was the need to evaluate the entire Wooddale School area.
It was concluded that it would be recommended to Council that a study be undertaken
and consultants be retained to assist in those deliberations regarding the building,
the property, the adjacent properties, roadways and parking. It would also be
recommended to Council that the property in totality should remain in public
ownership after conveyance to the City and then be studied for development as a
public park together with possible alternative uses. Member Richards stated
further that the recommended date for conveyance to the City is August 1, 1984,
when the building would become vacant and the City would then resume the responsi-
bility for the maintenance of the property until the study is completed. The
School District has agreed to assist in the funding of the study and the recommen-
dations set forth therein would then be brought to the Council for decision.
study would also include an evaluation of the Wooddale School building with regard
to 1) its remaining in entirety, 2) a portion of it remaining, or 3) entire
removal.
be considered in the context of a public park use. Member Richards stated, that in
bringing the recommended proposal to the Council, it is envisioned that some
type of improvement will occur on the Wooddale School site and possibly on the
other public properties located in the area. Any costs above the participation
as agreed to by the School District for such development would be absorbed by
the City. With reference to the request of the Heritage Preservation Board for
the rezoning of Wooddale School to Heritage Preservation District, Member Richards
noted that currently this property is listed in the National Register of HiStoric
Places in Washington, D.C. and therefore is afforded certain protection imposed
by the Federal government concerning remodeling or refurbishing. Therefore, it is
felt that it is not necessary for the City to enact an overlay district on the
property, it being sufficient to be listed in the National Register. He added
that if the Wooddale School transfer, as proposed-by the representatives of the
Council and the School Board,.is approved by bath bodies that the staff tagether
with the City Attorney will then draft a-formal agreement to be signed by the
City and the School District to effect the transfer.
the Council would authorize the staff to retain a consultant for a study of the
entire Wooddale School area. Member Schmidt asked what type of consultant would
The
The
If remaining in entirety or a portion thereof, the building would only
Also, that if approved
. be hired and Mr. Rosland explained that it would be a multi-faceted firm and
noted that Bennett, Ringrose, Wolsfeld, Jarvis, Gardner, Inc. (BRW) have done
studies for the City in the past and have expertise in the areas of park planning,
architecture, engineering and traffic studies.
transfer of property is approved as proposed if it would preclude any possible
discussion of private use of the building such as residential.
stated that if a private use concept is to be considered then that would trigger
a different set of circumstances regarding the transfer of the property and that
concept would have to be conveyed to the School Board for their review as the
transfer as proposed is based on the premise that the property would remain in
public domain.
building for residential purposes if the land surrounding could be developed for park
uses, but not at all costs.
transfer of the Wooddale site to the City was based on it being kept for public
use.
ary.clause whereby the School District would have the right to have the property
back if-needed for school purposes some time in the future and would preclude
private use. Member Richards pointed out that if the building were considered
for multi-family use that the needs that would go with such use would encroach
upon the park property and that the area already is a heavily dense R-1 District
Member Schmidt then asked if the
Member Richards
Member Bredesen indicated that he would be in favor of reuse ofthe
Mayor Courtney reiterated that the proposal-for
Member Turner commented that part of the agreement would be the reversion-
neighborhood which is short of park and
of the community. Charles Paulus, 4617
asphalt area now in place would be more
the building and that he saw no problem
Dorsey, 4609 Browndale Avenue, spoke in
possible residential use and asked what
open space in comparision with the rest
Moorland Avenue, commented that the
than enough for 8 to 10 residences in
in the people going to Arden Park.
favor of preserving the building for
the estimated costs of demolition would
Rick
be.
cannot be found within the City to place the demolished materials and $145,000
if the materials can be used within the City.
Member Richards replied that the estimated cost is $190,000 if a place
Mr. Dorsey stated that'he-had
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signers on a petition from the 4600 block on Browndale who are interested in
investigating private use of the building with the park area remaining park land.
Jim Grant, 4604 Bruce Avenue, commented that the building would lose its historic
significance if turned into residences and that if the City took it over it
should be kept in public domain. Marilyn Curtis, 4400 W. 50th Street, favored
residential use of the school building.
pointed out that Arden Park is very small and has limited facilities with no
parking area and that she felt the Wooddale area needs more park and recreational
facilities.
motion: That the City of Edina accept the transfer of ownership of the Wooddale
School site from the School District to be held in public ownership, with the
understanding that the entire site would be developed as a public park and that
the Wooddale School building would remain only as part of a park use, subject to
adoption of a resolution and signing of an agreement by both bodies setting out
the conditions of the transfer, and that a consultant be retained to assist the
City in a study of the site and area for development as a public park; and that
the matter of the rezoning request for Wooddale School to Heritage Preservation
District be continued until the study is completed.
Turner.
Alice Mortensen, 5233 Minnehaha Bouldevard,
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No further comments being heard, Member Richards made the following
I
Motion was seconded by Member
Rollcall :
Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Turner, Courtney
- Nays: Schmidt
REARING DATE SET FOR REZONING TO POD-1 AND PRELIMINARY PLATIHEDBERG & SONS COMPANY.
As recommended by Mr. Hughes, Member Schmidt's motion was seconded by Member Bredesen
setting February 6, 1984, as the hearing date for the rezoning request to POD-1
and preliminary plat approval of Hedberg and Sons Company for property generally
located east of France Avenue and north of Parklawn Avenue extended.
Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried.
BID AIJARDED FOR 3/4 TON PICKUP CAB AND CHASSIS. Mr. Rosland presented tabulation of
bids for a 3/4 Ton Pickup Cab and Chassis showing Superior Ford, Inc., low bidder at
$10,449.00, Midway Ford Company at $10,583.00 and Nelson-Lenzen Chevrolet Buick, Inc.
at $11,145.00.
of bid for 3/4 Ton Pickup Cab and Chassis to recommended low bidder, Superior Ford.
Member Schmidt's motion was seconded by Member Bredesen for award
Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried.
BID AWARDED FOR PRINTING OF 1984-85 PARK & RECREATION ACTIVITIES CALENDAR. Mr. Rosland
presented tabulation of bids for printing of the 1984-85 Park and Recreation Activities
Calendar showing Carlson Printing Company, low bidder at $7,275.00, Foss Printing
Company at $7,810.00, and Sexton Printing Company at $7,300.00. Motion of Member
Bredesen was seconded by Member Schmidt for award of bid for Activities Calendar to
recommended low bidder, Carlson Printing Company.
Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried.
TRAFFIC SAFETY MINUTES OF JANUARY 10, 1984 APPROVED.
seconded by Member Schmidt to approve the following recommended'action as listed
in Section A of the Traffic Safety Committee Minutes of January 10, 1984:
1) That vacated Summit Avenue should permit only southbound traffic similar to its
current use and in accordance with BRTJ's alternative #l,
2) That if the Council desires to provide access from vacated Summit Avenue to Inter-
lachen Boulevard, northbound traffic should be limited to right turns only and
physical barriers, including medians, should be required.
Motion of Member Bredesen was
Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt,.Turner, Courtney
Motion carried. .
..- METROPOLITAN COUNCIL APPOINTMENT DISCUSSED. Mr. Rosland recalled that Pat Hasselmoe,
representative of the Edina area,. has resigned from the Metropolitan Council and
that-a number of persons have. formally applied for the appointment to be made by
the Governor.
Dottie Rietow and Richard Beens, both of St. Louis Park, have filed applications.
Representative Mary Forsythe has asked i'f the Council is interested in supporting a
candidate for the position. Member Richards suggested that this be discussed after
the City's support and whom the Council may suggest should be appointed. No action
was taken .
In addition to the persons named at the last meeting, he advised that
. filings are closed-on February 14, 1984, to see who has expressed an interest in
COUNCIL TO MEET WITH STATE LEGISLATORS REGARDING LEGISLATIVE POLICIES.
by Mr. Rosland, February 15th as first choice and February 17th as second choice,
was tentatively set for a breakfast meeting with the state legislators representing
Edina to discuss proposed legislation.
legislators and would confirm the date.
As suggested
Mr. Rosland stated he would check with the
No formal action was taken.
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ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION APPOINTMENT CANDIDATES REQUESTED.
that the Council Members give him names of persons to serve on the various advisory
boards and commissions so that he could present recommendatio'ns for appointment
at the February 6, 1984, meeting. . He noted that 'there are two vacancies each on
the Art Center Committee and the Park Board. No action was taken.
Mayor Courtney asked
JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT/LOBBYING EFFORT APPROVED. Mr. Rosland recalled
that the Council had discussed the cooperative lobbying effort group .comprised
of a number of suburban metropolitan communities and had postponed making a decision
as to participation by the City of Edina. He stated that he had observed some of
the interviews of perspective lobbyists and that he felt the City should be involved
in this effort of communities with common concerns and interests. The agreement
provides for a monetary particiLpation by each city not to'exceed $10,000.00. Member
Bredesen stated he supported the idea but suggested that part of the cost should
come from the savings resulting from dropping membership in the League of Cities
and/or AMM who have not been representing the interests of the City.
Richards suggested that before budget preparation time, we evaluate and examine
membership in those two organizations, but that we continue the commitment to
the League and AMM for the current year.
ing resolution and moved its adoption:
RE SOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and the City Manager be and are hereby authorized
to enter into a Joint and Cooperative Agreement, on behalf of the City of Edina,
with other governmental units of the State of Minnesota to establish an organiza-
tion to be known as the Municipal Legislative Commission for the purpose of
jointly and cooperatively developing legislative programs of mutual concern and
interest, and that the City contribute its fair share according to the formula
set forth in the Agreement.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Bredesen.
Member
Member Richards then offered the follow-
Rollcall :
Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney
Resolution adopted.
Mr. Rosland reminded the Members that eachtGfty..would be represented by the City.
Hanager and an elected official and that they should think about whom to appoint
from the Council.
process would be established for developing and bringing issues to the legislature.
PROCESS FOR DEVELOPING CITY LEGISLATIVE POLICY DISCUSSED. Member Turner asked.if,-
a process could be developed whereby the Council Members could identify and
take an official position on issues which would affect the City that could then be
presented at various metropolitan meetings that are attended by Council Members.
Mr. Rosland suggested that the matter of legislative issues be discussed at the
next off-Monday meeting of the Council scheduled for January 23, 1984.
was taken.
In response to Member Turner, Mr. Rosland explained that a
No action
REVISED SCHEDULE OF OFF-MONDAY MEETINGS REQUESTED.
Mr. Rosland stated that he would have prepared a revised schedule of Off-Monday
meetings for the Council through the next months so that they could mark the
dates on their calendars. No action was taken.
As requested by the Council,
NEWSPAPER ARTICLE REGARDING LOCAL GOVERNMENT AID NOTED.. With reference to a
recent aEticle in the Minneapolis Tribune regarding Local Government Aid and the
percent change of +32.3 attributed to Eana, Member Turner stated she was disturbed
about the article as written because it did not give a breakdown of the total and
that she had asked Mr. Dalen for a summary of the figures making up the total aid.
That summary showed a decrease in five catagories thereby presenting a different
side to the issue of Local Government Aid.
newpaper be sent the summary to show that the article as written was misleading.
No formal action was taken.
C. WAYNE COURTNEY NOMINATED FOR C. C. LUDWIG AWARD. Member Turner made a motion
to nominate Mayor C. Wayne Courtney for the C. C. Ludwig Award for municipal service
which is presented annually by the League of Minnesota Cities, in recognition of
his many years of service to the community. Motion was seconded by Member Bredesen.
. -
Member Bredesen suggested that the
Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Richards, Courtney
Motion carried.
Mayor Courtney expressed his appreciation to the Council Members for the nomination.
BRAEMAR ARENA/PAVILION PARKING HAZARD NOTED.
the hazardous parking situation at the Braemar Arena/Pavilion parking lot due to
the excessive snowpiles.
the parking can be improved. No action was taken.
Member Bredesen called attention to
Mr. Rosland responded that he would take a look to see if
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LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE NOTED. Mr. Rosland advised that the
League of Minnesota Cities Legislative Conference for 1984 will take place on Tuesday
and Wednesday, March 13 and 14, 1984, at the Radisson St. Paul Hotel. He invited the
Council Members to attend if possible and stated that he would make the reservations
if they would notify him of their intent to attend. No action was taken.
MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT BOARD INCREASED TO SEVEN MEMBERS. Mr. Rosland
advised that the Minnesota Water Resources Board has increased the size of the Minne-
haha Creek Watershed District Board of Managers (MClJDB) from five to seven members
and that cities having territory within the District may submit names of nominees to
the MCWDB at least sixty days in advance of expiration date of a term.
the period will obviously be waived for the two additional appointments and that the
Council should consider submitting nominees to represent Edina on the board because
of the problems the City has had with properties abutting Minnehaha Creek.
suggested were Jim Mclethy and Mrs. Margaret Francis and Mr. Rosland stated he would
contact them to see if they were interested in serving on the board and to submit
their resumes for consideration by the Council.
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I He noted that
The names
No formal action was taken.
I TEAMSTERS UNION LOCAL 320 (POLICE) CONTRACT APPROVED. Mr. Rosland recommended that the
Council should now formally approve the tentative negotiated settlement between the
City and Teamsters Union Local 320, representing the Police Department, which provides:
1) Wages - 5% increase for 1984 and 5% increase for 1985, 2) Insurance - $10.00 addit-
ional for family coverage and $10.00 additional for single coverage, 3) Injury-on-Duty -
For injury-on-duty pay, that the employee be guaranteed the same normal net take-home
pay rather than the current regular pay, and 4) Duration - Two year contract with a
reopener on insurance for 1985.
authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to sign the formal contract for 1984-85 with
Teamsters Union Local 320, providing the terms which have been stated by the City
Manager.
Member Schmidt's motion was seconded by Member Turner .
Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Schmidt, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried.
POLICE REPORT TO BE FEATURED ON KSTP TV NEWS. Mr. Rosland informed the Council Members
that KSTP TV has done a feature video tape on the Edina Police Report and the ACE Award
recently given to the program, and that it will be aired on January 17 at 5:OO p.m.
UPDATE GIVEN ON BUILDING INSPECTOR.
has informed him that he will be returning to work following his recent hospitalization
after a short period of recuperation.
Mr. Rosland advised that the Building Inspector
The agenda having been covered and no claims being presented for payment, Mayor Courtney
declared the meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
City Clerk