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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19850506_regular144 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR NEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL MAY 6, 1985 Answering rollcall were Nembers Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner and Mayor Courtney. MINTJTES of the Regular Council Meetings of April1 and April 15, 1985, were approved as submitted by motion of Nember Kelly, seconded by Member Turner. Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. I LOT DIVISION APPROVED FOR LOT 1, BLOCK 2, STOW'S EDGEMOOR. presented a petition for division of Lot 1, Block 2, Stow's Edgemoor, generally located east of Lynmar Lane and north of Mavelle Drive. The applicants are re- questing a party-wall division of an existing double bungalow. connections are provided. erly portion of the site. conditions for a party-wall subdivision established in the Zoning Ordinance. since all the garages will be located on one lot, garage access easements will be needed. Staff would recommend approval of the division. No objection being heard, Member Bredesen introduced the following resolution and moved adoption: WHEREAS, the following described property is at present a single tract of land: WHEREAS, the owners have requested the subdivision of said tract into separate parcels (herein called "Parcels") described as follows: Planner Craig Larsen Separate utility A non-conforming three-car garage is located on the south- Mr. Larsen advised that the proposed split satisfies all However, RESOLUTION Lot 1, Block 2, Stow's Edgemoor; and I The North 47.3 feet, front and rear of Lot 6, Block 2, Stow's Edgemoor Addition; and Lot 6, Block 2, Stow's Edgemoor Addition, except the North 47.3 feet, front and rear, of said Lot 6; WHEREAS, 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 purposes of the SubdLvision and-Zoning Regulations as contained in the City of Edina Ordinances Nos. 801 and 825; NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina that the conveyance and ownership of said Parcels as.sEparate tracts of land is hereby approved and the requirements and provisions of Ordinance No. 801 and Ordinance No. 825 are hereby waived to allow said division and conveyance thereof as separate tracts of land but are not waived for any other purpose or as to any other provision thereof, and 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 those ordinances. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Kelly. Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. HEARING DATES SET FOR PLANNING MATTERS. motion was seconded by Member Kelly, setting May 20, 1985, as hearing date for the following planning matters: 1) 2) 3) 4) As recommended by staff, Member Bredesen's PRD-3 Plan Amendment - Klodt Construction Company - Generally located in the northwest quadrant of Cahill Road and TJ. 78th Street Final Development Plan - Opus Corporation/National Car Rental Systems - generally 1ocaCed.west of France Avenue and south of W. 76th Street R-1 Single Dwelling Unit District to R-2 Double Dwelling Unit District, generally located east of Washington Avenue and north of Maloney Avenue Appeal from Board of Appeals and Adjustments Decision - John Gabbert - 7010 France Avenue So. - Lot 1 and adjacent vacated R.O.W., Block 1, Stow's Edgemoor Addition -I Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. BID AWARDED FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL SYSTEMS (METRO BLVD/70TH & METRO BLVD/EDINA INDUSTRIAL BLVD #85-2 ENG). control signal systems showing Ridgedale Electric at $137,190.00, Egan McKay Electrical Contractors, Inc. at $141,340.00, Killmer Electric Company, Inc. at $154,201.00 and Hoffman Electric at $154,662.75. Aid funding. to recommended low bidder, Ridgedale Electric, at $137,190.00. Mr. Rosland presented tabulation of bids for two traffic (Metro Blvd/70th Street and Metro Blvd/Edina Industrial Blvd) /I Engineer Hoffman advised that the project:will be turned in for State Motion of Nember Bredesen was seconded by Member Kelly for award of bid Ayes:. Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. 5/6/85 145 BIDS AWARDED FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS (f85-3 & #85-4 ENG). #85-3 (En& - School Parking Lots, Arthur Street and W. 49% Street as follows: Bury & Carlson, Inc. at $138,607.68, Hardrives, Inc. at $151,466.35 and llidwest Asphalt Corporation at $154,998.78. Bids for Contract #85-4 (Eng) - Arneson Park and Playground Rings were as follows: Gunderson Brothers at $34,366.00, Standard Sidewalk at $41,502.50, Bury & Carlson, Inc. at $42,618.80, Victor Carlson & Sons, Inc. at $46,395.70 and Midwest Asphalt Corporation at $57,796.50. Mr. Rosland presented tabulation of bids for Contract Motion of Member Kelly was seconded by,Member Turner for award of bids to recommended low Contract #85-3 to Bury & Carlson, Inc. at $138,607.68 and Contract $85-4 son Brothers at $34,366.00. Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. bidders, to Gunder- BIDS AWARDED FOR WEED HARVESTING OF NILL POND AND PIIRROR LAKE. Mr. Rosland advised that there was only one bidder for weed harvesting of the Mill Pond and Mirror Lake and that PIidwest Aqua Care has done a good job for the City the past several years. Bids submitted by Midwest Aqua Care were $9,120.00 for the liill Pond and $4,930.00 for Mirror Lake. Motion of Member Bredesen was seconded by Member Turner for award of bids to Midwest Aqua Care at $9,120.00/Mill Pond and $4,930.00/lfirror Lake. Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. BID AWARDED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE VEHICLE. for one 1984 Chevrolet Citation 11, 4-door hatchback showing Iten Chevrolet, Brooklyn Center at $8,194.00, Harold Chevrolet, Bloomington at $8,584.00 and Nelson-Lenzen Chevrolet, Buick at $9,210.00. ment vehicle. bid to recommended low bidder, Iten Chevrolet at $8,194..00. Mr. Rosland presented tabulation of quotes The vehicle will replace a Park & Recreation Depart- Member Bredesen's motion was seconded by Member Turner for award of Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. BID AWARDED FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT RADIO BASE STATION. Mr. Rosland advised that the main base radio was inoperable during and following lightning activity in the month of February and that replacement of the radio base station was included in the capital budget for Police/Fire Departments. Communications, Inc. at $12,247.00 and Motorola Communications & Electronics, Inc. at $12,428.00. to recommended low bidder, General Communications, Inc. at $12,247.00. Tabulations of bids showed General Member Turner's motion was seconded by Member Kelly for award of bid Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. BID AWARDED FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS LIABILITY INSTJ"CE/POLICE PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE. Mr. Rosland advised that as of May 24, 1985, Home Insurance intends to discontinue the Police Professional Insurance coverage currently covered under the City's General Liability Insurance. reasonable for both the Police and the Public Officials Liability, it was necessary to quote both coverages together. The Markel Service was willing to write the Public Officials Liability as long as they could also write the Police Professional Liability. write Public Officials Liability, or those who did quoted prices that were much higher. -Because of the difficulty in acquiring the Public Officials Liability, staff is recommending that we award the bid for both coverages to Markel Service. Motion of Member Bredesen was seconded by Member Turner for award of bid to Markel Serkice, Inc. at $6,600.00 for Public Officials Liability Insurance and at $15,150.00 for Police Professional Insurance. In an effort to find premiums that were Other companies that were solicited to submit bids were not willing to Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. RESOLUTION ADOPTED REQUESTING CHANGE OF USE TO OPEN SPACE FOR LOT 8, BLOCK 3, CROCKER & CROWELLS FIRST ADDITION. ICr. Rosland recalled that at the meeting of April 15, 1985, the Council had held over the matter of the request for release of Lot 8, Block 3, Crocker & Crowells First Addition in response to the neighbors in the surrounding area who asked that it be retained for open'space instead of returning it to the State of Minnesota to be placed of sale. This tax-forfeited parcel had been acquired originally by the Village of Morningside in 1943 for drainage purposes and is no longer needed for those purposes. 4232 Oakdale Avenue So., stated he represented the concerned citizens surrounding the subject property. 178 persons requesting the Council to: 1) deny permission for any development of the property, and 2) to maintain the property as open space. Dr. Bert Stromberg, 4219 Oakdale Avenue So. , made a brief graphic presentation to further emphasize their'united concern that it be retained as open space. Following discussion, Attorney Erickson explained that the statute provides that if tax-forfeited land that has been conveyed to a municipality for a specific purpose is no longer Donald Giese, Mr. Giese presented a petition signed by approximately 5/6/85 being used for that purpose the State can take affirmative action to take the land back. The City can seek to change the purpose for which it was received by making application for approval of a new use of tax-forfeited lands and the State may or may not approve it. ferent from other undeveloped property because it is now publicly owned and that-.a request for change of use to open space would be a continuation of public ownership which is now in existence. and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Village of Morningside (by annexation now City of Edina) on August 6, 1943, received a conveyance of tax forfeited lands from the State of Ninnesota, conveying to it for drainage purposes a tract of land described as follows: Member Bredesen commented that he felt this parcel is dif- Member Bredesen then offered the following resolution ... Lot eight (8), Block three (3), Crocker and Crowell's First Addition to the Village of Morningside; and WHEREAS, the above described property is no longer needed for drainage purposes but is desired by the City for open space purposes; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina that an application be made to the State of Minnesota, Department of Taxation, to change the use of the land above described from drainage purposes to open space purposes. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Turner. Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. I PLAN APPROVED FOR HENNEPIN COUNTY IMPROVEMENT OF CROSSTOWN HIGHWAY RAMP. Hoffman recalled that at the meeting of April 15, 1985, the Council had given concept Engineer approval of the Hennepin County's proposed plan for improvement of the eastbound ramp from T.H. 100 to Crosstown 62, with the contingency that the County provide additional safety information and options to the City Engineer to be brought back to the Council together with possible options for resolving the noise issue. that he had met twice with County staff since then and that the County had agreed to construct a guard rail to protect the Murphy and Stang residences, which are the two homes adjacent to the ramp. Additionally, the County will purchase any City right of way, if needed, for construction of the improvement. lfr. Hoffman reiterated staff's recommendation that the Council should consider constructing a six foot privacy fence inside the guard rail along the Murphy and Stang homes. the necessary cul-de-sacs on Parnell Avenue and West Shore Drive. Attorney Erickson advised that it may be necessary to exchange easements between the City and Hennepin County when actual ownership of the land on which the improvement is to be constructed is determined. following resolution and moved its adoption: QEEREAS', Hennepin County has provided plans and specifications for the improvement of the ramp from northbound T.H. 100 to eastbound Crosstown Hwy. 62 and seeks the approval thereof; and WHEREAS, in connection with the proposed improvement Hennepin County has agreed to construct a guard rail adjacent to the Murphy and Stang homes; and WHEREAS, Hennepin County has agreed to purchase from the City any right of way if needed for the proposed project and to provide $3,000 for use for City roadways; NOW, THFXEFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that said plans for'the improvement of the ramp from northbound T.H. 100 to eastbound Crosstown Hwy. 62 be and are hereby approved, sub- z-ect to an exchange of easements betweenithe.Citp,anC Henhepin County as necessary. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Bredesen. Mr. Hoffman stated The County will.also construct There being no further discussion, Member Turner introduced the RESOLUTION Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. Vith regard to the noise issue that was raised by the neighbors in the surrounding area, Mr. Hoffman said that he had been in contact with the staff of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency as to their opinion on a sound barrier wall. The PCA staff commented that a sound barrier wall in that location would be effective only for the homes immediately adjacent to the wall and that the effect would be greatly diminished beyond the first three homes. the ramp is relatively small and hasclittlesiimpactroaer the:-noise:.from the-Crosstown Highway traffic averaging &$,OOO vehicles per day. Member Turner commented that the noise abatement issue is a long term issue that the Council should address, that the strategic plan is to protect the residential nature of the community and the volume of traffic on the Crosstown Highway does impact the residential character of the community. and that ultimately .the--Cowncil. should express :thz.t concern to the County, State or Federal authorities. No action was taken on the noise abatement issue. CDPC RESOLUTION REGARDING PROPOSED HOMART DEVELOPMENT OF FRANCE AVENUE THEATRE SITE IN BLOOMINGTON ENDORSED. Mr. Rosland advised that the Community Development and Planning Commission at a recent meeting had drafted a resolution with regard to the proposed Homart Development of the France Avenue Theatre site in Bloomington and its*impact on the City of Edina. In the resolution the Commission had recommended that all appropriate steps be taken to effect a reduction of the proposed development. I They stated further that the.amount of traffic using 5/6/85 147 Mr. Rosland then presented total office square feet for the three basic office areas in Edina and i-n summary noted that the total square feet of office space in the City is approximately 4.2 million and that the proposed Homart Development is approximately 33% of the total office space in Edina. Staff would recommend that the Council pass the resolution on to the Bloomington City Council with a request that the respective Councils meet jogntly at the earliest convenience to discuss the potential effects of this project on Edina. following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina that it hereby endorses Commission: "WHEREAS, there currectly exists in the area of France Avenue and 1-494 traffic congestion at peak hours; and WHEREAS, the proposed Homart office-hotel development is to be developed on the Edina side of 1-494; and WHEREAS, the Homart development would be three times as intense as a similar development in Edina; and WHEREAS, the proposed development would negatively impact people living and work- ing in the City of Edina; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Community Development and Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that all appropriate steps be taken to effect a reduction in the intensity of this proposed development." . Member Turner introduced the .the following resolution as adopted by the Community Development and Planning BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Edina City Council hereby seeks to meet with the Bloomington City Council to discuss this proposed development. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Bredesen. Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. REPORT GIVEN ON W. 70TH STREET/CORNELIA DRIVE TRAFFIC SIGNAL. that the Minnesota Traffic Engineering Section has approved the justification report prepared by the consulting firm of Strgar-Roscoe, Inc. on the traffic signal for W. 70th Street and Cornelia Drive and have concluded that the signal is warranted and could be funded one-half from State Aid Funds. He pointed out that traffic signals are funded on a leg entry basis and because two other legs are involved only one-half of the project could be so funded. Highest estimated signal cost is $60,000 plus approximately $10,000 for design and supervision of the project. The cost to the City would be approximately $35,000 to be covered from contingency funds or through some other mechanism. using contingency funds for the traffic signal and suggested that we look elsewhere to see if we could cut back on other expenditures to meet this cost. made a motion to proceed with the installation of the traffic signal and to ask the School District to participate in the cost. Discussion followed and Member Richards commented that the decision for the traffic signal. was based on the assumption that the monies would come from State Aid funds; that iuring the hearing process the question of financing the project was raised and that the Council should first hear from the School and the area residents and consider other options for funding the cost. Mr. Hoffman stated he would being bac,k more information as to funding options and would contact the School as to their participation. No action was taken. Mr. Hoffman reported Member Bredesen stated he was concerned about Member Kelly Motion was seconded by Member Turner. Member Kelly then withdrew the motion. POLICY ON SALE OF PARK PROPERTY DISCUSSED. time citi_zens contact. staff about.possib1e sale of City owned land and would like Mr. Rosland stated that from time to the"Counci1 to develop a policy, whether it is park property or some other City owned land that staff might consider surplus land, in dealing with such requests. Suggested procedure,would be to notify everyone within a chosen radius, e.g. 350 ft., that such land may possibly be sold and then hold a public hearing on the matter. Member Richards stated he could not support any kind of policy that would dispose of any park property. Member Bredesen suggested that a general, broad policy be . &tabIished to not sell park land and to consider a specific request and deal with that as it occurs. Mr. Rosland explained that currently the one in mind is a parcel that was cut by a roadway from Eark property. staff would draft some general guidelines as to what City owned land might be con- sidered for sale and bring those back to the Council. Mayor Courtney asked if a specific parcel was involved and In response to the comments made, Mr. Rosland said No action was taken. CITY INSURANCE RENEWALS DISCUSSED. Mr. Rosland advised that renewals for the various City insurance coverages will be due July 1, 1985. City has able to obtain very good rates. However, the City can anticipate some major changes in the premium rates. total economic upheaval in the insurance industry due to lower interest rates and a dramatic rise in the cost of reinsurance. Staff has been working on renewals since the end of February and felt that the Council should be advised that it is expected that premiums will double and in some instances triple in rates. was taken. During the past eight years the The key reason for this is primarily due to a No action 5/6/85 I COUNCIL/LEGISLATORS BREAKFAST SCHEDULED MAY 24. Nr. Rosland reminded the Council that a breakfast meeting with our legislators and other local officials is sch,eduled for 7.~30-a.m. on Friday, May 24 in the Manager's.Conference Room. POLICE DEPARTNENT COMMENDED. prompt action taken by a police officer recently in responding to a call for help Member Kelly pommended the Police Department for the for a neighborhood resident who recently suffered a heart attack, and commented that the prompt response undoubtedly saved the life of that person. CITY NEWSLETTER LISTS COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES. Member Turner commented that the April 1, 1985 Edina Newsletter listed the community health services that are available to residents together with the phone number for First Call for Help. She said she was pleased to see the prompt response of the staff to the suggest- ions made at the joint meeting of the Council/Advisory Board of Health held in March, 1985 that this information be disseminated to the public. No action taken. ORDINANCE REGARDING REGULATING DISH ANTENNAS TO BE PLACED ON AGENDA. Member Turner stated that she has read about pending Federal legislation concerning dish antennas and asked about the status of the City's ordinance relating to this type of tele- communication equipment. No. 812-A2 the motion for adoption was defeated and the issues of both dish antennas and other similar types of accessory uses of personal property was referred back to the Planning Commission for revfew. was seconded by Member Kelly to again place Second Reading of the ordinance on the next Council Agenda. Mr. Rosland recalled that at Second Reading of Ordinance Motion of Member Turner Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. LETTER FROM JOHN HAGEN REGARDING UTILITY BILLING DISCUSSED. that staff respond to the letter from John Hagen, 6400 Xerxes Avenue So., which was addressed to Member Bredesen, regarding the water and. sewer billings for his residence. Mr. Rosland said that a response would be sent to Mr. Hagen. .Member Bredesen asked CITY HAZL SPACE. STUDY COMMITTEE DISCUSSED. present.recommendations for the City Hall Space Study Committee members at the next Council Meeting. No action was taken. BOARD OF REVIEW SCHEDULED FOR MAY 13, 1985. that they are scheduled to meet as the Board of Review on Monday, May 13, 1985, at 5:OO p.m. in the Council Room to hear those residents who wish to appeal their property valuations for assessment purposes. Member Richards reported he.would I Mr. Rosland reminded the Council BIDS TO BE TAKEN FOR PUBLIC IBPROVEMENTS. Turner introduced the following resolution and moved adoption: As recommended by Mr. Hoffman, Member RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICIATIONS FOR PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SANITARY SEWER, WATERMAIN, STORM SEWER AND GRAVELING INPROVEMENT NUMBERS SS-369 & 370, 85-5B; TJM-353, 354 & 355, 85-58; ST.S-175 &-176; (21143 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA: 1. The plans and specifications for the proposed improvements set forth in the following Advertisement for Bids form, heretofore prepared by the City Engineer and now on file in the office of the City Clerk are hereby approved. 2. tin the following notice of bids for improvements: The Clerk shall cause to be published in the Edina Sun and Construction Bulle- (Official Publication) CITY OF EDINA 4801 W. 50TH STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SANITARY SEWER, WATERMAIN, STORM SEWER AND GRAVELING IM?ROVEE.IENT NTJIBERS ~~~~ SS-369 & 370, 85-5B; TJM-353, 354 & 355, 85-58 St.S.-175 & 176: C-143 CONTRACT 165-5 (ENG) BIDS CLOSE NAY 16, 1985 SEALED BIDS will be rece-red and opened in the Council Chambers in the Edina C -Y Hall, 4801 West 50th Street at 11:OO A.m., May 16, 1985 and the Edina City Council will meet at 7:OO P.M., Monday, May 20, 1985 to consider said bids for sanitary sewer, watermain, storm sewer and graveling. mate qqantities of the major items: The following are approxi- 5/6/85 149 2920 L/F, Sanitary Sewer 8 thru 15" 4500 L/F, Watermain 6 & 8" 1740 L/F, Storm Sewer 12 thru 30" 1986 Ton, C1. 2 Gravel Bids shall be in a sealed envelope with.a statement thereon showing the work covered by the bid. 4801 W. 50th Street, Edina, Minnesota 55424, and may be mailed or submitted personally to the City Engineer. Bids received by the City Engineer, either through the mail or by personal submission, after the time set for receiving them may be returned unopened. Work must be done as described in plans and specifications on file in the office of the City Clerk. Plans and specifications are available for a deposit of $25.00 (by check). Said deposit to be'returned upon return of the plans and specifications with a bona fide bid. No bids will be considered unless sealed and accompanied by bid bond or certified check payable to the City Clerk in the amount of at least ten (10) percent of all bids. All plans mailed, enclose separate check for $5.00 payable to the City of Edina for postage and handling. BY ORDER OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL. Bids should be addressed to the City Engineer, City of Edina, Marcella M. Daehn City Clerk Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Bredesen. Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. CLAIMS PAID. the following Art Center $3 Motion of Member Kelly was seconded by Member Turner for payment of claims dated 5/1/85: General Fund $174,109.64, Park Dept $22.50, ,261.77, Swimming Pool Fund $4,981.04, Golf Course Fund $45,099.07, Recreation Center Fund $3,737.08, Gun Range Fund $2,168.90, Water Fund $9,265.58, Utility Fund $194,166.28, Liquor Dispensary Fund $3,414.29, Construction Fund $19,721.04, Total $459,947.19. Ayes : Motion carried. Bredesen, Kelly, Richards , Turner, Courtney There being no further business on the Agenda, Mayor Courtney declared the meeting adjourned at 9 : 10 p .m. City Clerk .