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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19850805_regular-- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR 3IEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL AUGUST 5, 1985 216 Answering rollcall were 3iembers Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner and Mayor Courtney. SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICERS COMMENDED. Harmon, Erik hundson and Brandon Deshler, Senior Community Service Officers, Chief Craig Swanson introduced Rose advising that they have been with the Police Department over two years. that all three have completed their preparatory courses for entry into law enforce- ment and commended them for their conscientious and superior work in the Department. They were presented silver pens bearing the Edina Logo. the Council extended their thanks and appreciation to these employees. MINUTES of tfie Regular and Special Meetings of July 1, 1985 were approved as submitted by motion of Member Turner, seconded by Member Kelly. Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motiog carried. He noted I The City Manager and IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-262 (W. 44TH STREET FROM BROOKSIDE AV TO T.H. 100) RECONFIRMED. ~ Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved and ordered placed on file. Engineer Fran Hoffman recalled that the Council at its meeting of May 21, 1984, approved Improvement No. BA-262 for construction of permanent street surfacing, concrete curb and gutter and sidewalk on W. 44th Street from Brookside Avenue to T.H. 100 and bridge replacement over Minnehaha Creek, subject to receipt of all approvals necessary from the Minnesota aepartment of Transportation, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and the Department of Natural Resources and Corps of Engineers. subject to reconfirmation of the Council. the project. with concrete curb and gutter the entire distance from the So0 Line Railroad to T.H. 100. Additionally, a concrete sidewalk adjacent to the curb would be con- structed on the north side of the roadway which would be maintained by the City. The street would be 28' wide from Brookside Avenue to T.H. 100 with parking restricted on both sides. of Municipal State Aid Funds. placement of the current structure at the Minnehaha Creek. would have sidewalk on both sides of the street. is $323,404.87 with an estimated $17,810.00 to be assessed. The balance of the funds will come from State Aid Funds. Mr. Hoffman advised that the estimated cost of$17,810.00 would be proposed to be assessed at $20.00 per assessable foot for single family residential units. If approved, construction of this improvement would be accomplished in 1985 or early 1986. in 1986 with the initial installment due in 1987. This improvement is proposed to be assessed over a ten-year period, with interest not to exceed the amount allowed by law. Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Arden Park 3rd Addition; Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 4, Arden Park 3rd Addition; Lots 7, 8 and 17, Aud. Sub'd. No. 176; and Lots 10 and 11, Thielen's Brookside Add'n. thanks and appreciation to the Council and to Mr. 'Hoffman for their extra efforts in dealing with the concerns of the residents of W. 44th Street regarding this project. ing resolution and moved its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota that this Council heretofore caused.notice of hearing to be duly published and mailed to owners of each parcel within the area proposed to be assessed on the following proposed improvement: 1. CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT STJEET SURFACING WITH CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER, SIDEWALK AND BRIDGE REPLACEMENT IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-262 IN THE FOLLOWING: West 44th Street from Brookside Terrace to T.H. 100 All required approvals have been obtained and the project can proceed, Mr. Hoffman than presented a review of The proposed project consists of constructing a new bituminous surface These dimensions are minimum widths required for use The major portion of the project would include re- The new structure The estimated cost of the project Assessments would then be levied The area proposed to be assessed for a portion of the cost includes James Welna, 5139 W. 44th Street, expressed his No further comment being heard, Member Bredesen introduced the follow- RESOLUTION RECONFIRMING IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-262 I and at the hearing held at the time and place specified in said notice, the Council has duly considered the views of all persons interested, and being fully advised of the pertinent facts, does hereby determine to proceed with the construction of said improvement as described in the published notices of said hearing, including all proceedings which may be necessary in eminent domain for the acquisition of necessary easements and rights for construction and maintenance of such improve- ment; that said improvement is hereby designated and shall be referred to in all subsequent proceedings as PERMANENT STREET SURFACING WITH CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER, SIDEWALK AND BRIDGE REPLACEMENT IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-262 and the area to be specially assessed for a portion of the cost of the proposed improvement shall include Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Arden Park 3rd Add'n.; Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 4, Arden Park 3rd Add'n.; Lots 7, 8 and 17, Aud. Sub'd. No. 176; and Lots 10 and 11, Thielen's Brookside Add'n. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Turner. 8/5/85 217 rl 0 00 0 m 5 Rollcall: Ayes: Resolution adopted. Bredesen Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT S-34 (COUNTRY CLUB DISTRICT) AUTHORIZED. Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved and ordered placed on file. to due notice given, a public hearing was conducted and action taken as herein- after set forth: Pursuant A. SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT IMPROVEMENT NO. S-34 IN THE FOLLOWING: Country Club District (Fairway and Brown Sections) Mr. Hoffman presented total estimated cost of construction for P-S-34, Sidewalk Replacement, Country Club District, at $115,338.88, proposed to be assessed against 596 assessable lots at an estimated cost of $190.00 per lot, plus $2,098.88 to Wooddale Park. He advised that the proposed sidewalk replacement project consists of replacing cracked, raised or sunken sidewalk panels similar to projects that were done in 1967 and 1973 in the Country Club District. The project assessment is proposed to be spread over a three year period. If approved, the pPoject would be done this fall, with the assessment in 1986 and the first installment due in 1987. Mr. Hoffman noted that four letters regarding the project had been received as well as a number of telephone calls. 4601 Drexel Avenue, asked what is going to be done with the trees that are contin- ing to push up the sidewalk panels. hearings on sidewalk replacement the Council had felt that it was less costly to replace panels versus damaging the tree structure and replacing trees. sidewalk panels would be laid to fit the trees. Peter Pappas, 4614 Casco Avenue, asked if cracked panels would be replaced. are small, the panels flat and it appears that there will be no problem in the next few years, those panels will not be replaced. Helen Rockwell, 4203 Country Club Road, asked what should be done if her property was not listed for sidewalk replacement and she felt there was a sidewalk problem. that there are some marginal panels and that when staff is working on her street she should identify the questionable panels and a decision would be made at that time. Joe Jennings, Country Club, asked who will do the work and how it will proceed. and the work would be done in sections. advised that there has been some damage to the new curbs by snowplows and asked if those will be replaced. replaced by the Public Works Department as part of their ongoing maintenance and would not be a part of this project. Public Works Department. Bredesen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: Michael Lewis, Mr. Hoffman responded that at previous The Mr. Hoffman replied that if the' cracks Mr. Hoffman explained Mr. Hoffman responded that bids would be taken from concrete contractors Robert DeBrey, 4502 Browndale Avenue, Mr. Hoffman clarified that damaged curbs normally are Such damage should be reported to the No further comments or objections being heard, Member RESOLUTION ORDERING SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT IMPROVEMENT NO. S-34 BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that this Council heretofore caused notice of hearing to be duly mailed to owners of each parcel within the area proposed to be assessed on the following proposed improvement: 1. CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT IMPROVEMENT NO. S-34 IN THE FOLLOWING: Country Club District, Fairway and Brown Sections and at the hearing held at the time and place specified in said notice, the Council has duly considered the views of all persons interested, and being fully advised of the pertinent facts, does hereby determine to proceed with the con- struction of said improvement as described in the published notice of said hearing, including-all proceedings which may be necessary in eminent domain for the acquisition of necessary easements and rights for construction and maintenance of such improvement; that said improvement is hereby designated and shall be ref erred to in all subsequent proceeings as SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT IMPROVEMENT NO. S-24 and the area to be specially assessed therefor shall include the County Club District, Fairway and Brown Sections', Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Turner. Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. WOODDALE PARK IMPROVEMENT HEARING CONTINUED TO 8/19/85; REFERRED TO PARK BOARD. Mr. Rosland presented the proposed improvements for Wooddale Park at the Wooddale School site. met twice with the Wooddale neighborhood committee to review and comment on the design and layout of the park. A graphic was presented illustrating a softball diamond, football/soccer field, tot lot, hard surface area, pathways and the proposed parking lot. Mr. Rosland advised that the proposed park plan generally met with the committee's approval with the exception of the parking lot. As pro- posed, 42 parking spaces will be constructed on approximately one-half of the land on which the school building is sited. west of the building can accommodate 88 parking spaces, 58 of which are north of the fence and 30 of which are south of the fence. Utley Park to the South presently has 39 parking spaces. It is proposed,to also He noted that Robert Kojetin, Director of Parks & Recreation has Presently, the hard surface area to the Mr. Rosland pointed out that 8/5/85 i 218 redesign the parking space in Utley Park and to construct a total of 52 spaces, for an additional 13 parking spaces. spaces in the proposed plan for Wooddale Park would be less then is there now. Normally, 25 parking spaces are provided for a neighborhood park. Mr. Rosland explained that staff has attempted to work out a combined parking plan for the two parks that would ease the parking problem for St. Stephens Episcopal Church and would provide parking for the people who will use the parks. If approved, the proposed parking plan would be presented to the church vestry whereby St. Stephens Church would be assessed for the total cost of construction of the parking lots estimated at $100,000.00, of which $80,000.00 would be for actual construction and $20,000.00 would be for extensive landscaping at Wooddale Park. Both parking lots would be lighted using the same type of lights as are in the Country Club area. $Ir. Rosland pointed out that the net result for the church would be retention of the parking that is available to them now as they would be losing approximately 17 parking spaces along the south side of West 50th Street west of Wooddale Avenue where there would be no parking after 50th Street is reconstructed. If the proposed park plan is approved by the Council, the plan will be presented to St. Stephens Church next week and if approved by them the final design will be prepared, bid and bid awarded with construction of the park- ing lots this fall. in Wooddale Park according to funds available. Member Kelly commented that she would need time to study the proposed park plan before making a decision and asked how the hard surface area was decided as opposed to some other layout and how it would be used. Mr. Kojetin explained that the hard surface is a wide open play area and that the park is not proposed to be a scheduled facility except possibly for T-ball. It was noted that the number of parking I - In 1986 further improvements are proposed to be constructed I committee had looked at Utley Park in terms of the parking and plan for Wooddale ! Park. Mr. Rosland recalled that the Council's direction was to activate a - i I . committee to review and comment on the Wooddale School site. The committee 1 generally agreed on the Wooddale Park plan but felt that the parking,area should be less. Mayor Courtney then called for public comment. Jane Fuegner, I 5225 Kellogg Avenue, stated that she was on the Wooddale neighboEhood committee and that the majority of the members felt that Utley Park should be left as is and that any development of parking space should be on the Wooddale Park site. Member Turner asked if the Wooddale neighborhood - . She commented that Utley Park was a small and idyllic area by the creek and should not be changed; that the whole idea of putting Wooddale and Utley parks together was to make it available for neighborhood use. Drexel Avenue, asked how the proposed parking lots would be maintained. response, Mr. Rosland stated that he had advised the church that the parking lots would be plowed after the city streets were completely plowed. 4617 Moorland Avenue, said she had worked on the Wooddale neighborhood committee and felt that the main issue should be to provide a place for the neighborhood children to play, that she was concerned that the openness of the park as pro- posed would make it unsafe for small children, and that not enough area is designed for smaller children to play in which would be separated from the hard surface play area for older children. Wendy Powell, 4612 Moorland Avenue, pre- sented a petition with 175 signatures requesting that FJooddale Park include a . facility for ice skating. Peter Pappas, 4614 Casco Avenue, said he felt that parking should be enlarged on West 50th Street, and that he was opposed to the parking lot entrance being located on Wooddale Avenue, and that he questioned the legal ramifications of St. Stephens Church paying for construction of the parking lots. opposed to the parking lot entrance being on Wooddale Avenue and that it should be on W. 50th Street. Michael Lewis, 4601 Drexel Avenue, suggested the possi- bility that the church parishoners use the city ramp at 50th and France and run shuttle buses to the church. Mary Kluesner, 4409 Country Club Road, asked if the church had ever considered acquiring the small, empty space beside Edina Court at 50th and Wooddale for parking purposes. was the first she had heard about lighting in Wooddale Park. Joan Cornwell, 4905 Browndale Avenue, said she was concerned that Wooddale Park is being planned around the church's parking needs, that it should be planned for the neighborhood's use as a park and that she was strongly opposed to the proposed parking plan for Utley Park. W. 50th Street improvement plan still included a parking bay along the church property and pointed out that the proposed turn lanes would shorten the avail- able parking on the street. Dave Duhaime, 4401 Country Club Road, reiterated that at the committee meeting several weeks ago there was significant opposition by residents in the immediate area for use of the park to benefit the church and that they would like to see as small an amount ot paving as possible in Wood- dale Park. He also suggested that the church be approached as to participating to a lesser extent in funding only 25 parking spaces on the Wooddale Park site. Charles Paulus, 4617 Moorland Avenue, said he would like to see berms constructed around the parking lot with plantings of coniferous trees to hide the vehicles. Corky Webber, 4303 Country Club Road, said he was opposed to construction of 42 D Michael Lewis, 4601 In Janie Paulus, Patricia Carlson, 4229 Country Club Road, said she too was She added that this Marilyn Curtis, 4400 W. 50th Street, asked if the . 8/5/85 219 spaces and thought it should be no more than 24 spaces; also, that the park entrance should be off W. 50th Street. Beverly Casserly, 4611 Bruce Avenue, recalled that about seven years ago there was a proposal by St. Stephens Church to expand the parking lot in Utley Park by the tennis courts and at that time the residents in the Wooddale area were very opposed about the proposal to take green space and pave it. She added that the committee was very concerned about the entrance to the park on Wooddale, that it was not safe and would not work; also, that 42 parking spaces on the Wooddale site and 52 spaces in Utley Park was too many. Helen Rockwell, 4203 Country Club, asked if another mailing would be made to the Wooddale neighborhood if the Wooddale Park plan is continued to the next Council meeting, and if so, that a diagram of the proposed park be included so that the neighbors would be informed. Mr. Kojetin informed the Council that he has received a number of phone calls regarding the proposed park. There was one request that a tennis court be included and another that some type of wading pool be considered. continue this matter and and would like to have the Park Board review the pro- posed plan at their next meeting taking into consideration the concerns of the neighborhood residents as expressed. Ehe public hearing on the proposed Wooddale Park to August 19, 1985, to refer the park plan to the Park Board for review at their August 13, 1985 meeting and to,bring the Board's recommendations back to the Council for consideration at their August 19 meeting. that the parks are the community's assets and that he felt it important to have input from everybody, but that he wanted to hear the Park Board's opinion as an advisory body before the Council took.action. Member Kelly commented that she would like to Member Kelly then made a motion to continue Motion was seconded by Member Richards, who commented Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. In response to a question as to whether the Park Board would be considering the proposed parking, Member Bredesen commented that the parking is a City policy question and that the Park Board should address the uses and the configuration of the facility, given the very limited amount of park land. It should also consider whether the proposed plan will make Wooddale Park a focal point for the neighborhood again as was the Wooddale School. Member Turner said that the Park Board should look at both park areas concept-wise, and although there are no funds available to develop Utley Park at this time, the Board should also consider an ultimate use for Utley Park in the future and what impact the pro- posed 52 parking spaces would have if any. that the proposed Wooddale Park plan would be reviewed by the Park Board on August 13, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall and then would be again discussed by the Council on August 19, 1985, that no letters would be sent to neighborhood residents and suggested that those in attendance should spread the word. Mr. Rosland clarified for the public LOT DIVISION APPROVED FOR LOT 5, BLOCK 1, GLEASON COURT. Planner Craig Larsen presented the request for division of Lot 5, Block 1, Gleason Court, Located at 6500-02 Gleason Court. of an existing double bungalow. requirements for the division of R-2 properties and staff would recommend approval. No objections being heard, Member .Turner introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: WHEmAS, 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 : Parcel A: That part of Lot 5, Block 1, Gleason Court, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, lying easterly of the following described line and its northerly and southerly extentions to wit: Commencing at the northwest corner of said Lot 5, thence on an assumed bearing of North 88 degrees 06 minutes 13 seconds East along the north line of said Lot 5 a distance of 70.36 'feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described; then South Ol_degree 58.minutes 14 seconds East a distance of 111.07 feet to the southerly line of said Lot 5 and there terminating, and Parcel B: That part of Lot 5, Block 1, Gleason Court, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, lying westerly of the following described line and its northerly and southerly extensions to wit: Commencing at the northwest corner of said Lot 5; thence on an assumed bearing of North 88 degrees 06 minutes 13 seconds East along the north line of said Lot 5 a distance of 70.36 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described; then South 01 degree 58 minutes 14 seconds East a distance of 111.07 feet to the southerly line of said Lot 5 and there terminating, The proponent is requesting a party wall lot division The proposed division meets Zoning Ordinance RESOLUTION Lot 5, Block 1, Gleason Court, and 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 8/5/85 220 Parcels as separate tracts of land do not interfere with the purposes of the Subdivision and Zoning Regulations as contained in the City of Edina Ordinance 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. . HEARING DATE SET FOR VARIOUS PLANNING MATTERS. Turner's motion was seconded by Member Bredesen setting August 19, 1985 as As recommended by staff, Member hearing date for the following Planning matters: 1) 2) Zoning Change - PRD-4 Planned Residence District to PSR-4 Planned Seniors Residence - Generally located west of Vernon Avenue and north of Gleason Ct. Preliminary Plat Approval - Indian Hills 3rd Addition - Gustafson and Associates - Generally located south of Crosstown Highway and west of Gleason Road Final Development Plan - Richard Page - Planned Commercial District, PCD-4 - Generally located east of Highway 100 and north of West 78th Street Final Development Plan - Hoyt Construction - Planned Industrial District - Generally located south of West 78th- Street and east of Cahill Road Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Ten Year Capital Improvement Program 3) 4) 5) Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. PORTION OF RYAN AVEN7JE RIGHT OF WAY, UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT VACATION GRANTED. placed on file. of the Ryan Avenue right of way adjoining Lot 1, Block 1, Normandale Carr Replat and the drainage and utility easement thereon to allow construction of a dwelling unit on the subject property. Board of Appeals and Adjustments and a variance has been approved. yacation is acceptable to the utility companies. only the drainage and utility easement be vacated because the proposed street vacation lies within the 10-foot utility easement of the Ryan Avenue cul-de-sac. No objections being heard, Member Bredesen introduced the following resolution and moved adoption: Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved and ordered Mr. Hoffman advised that the request is to vacate a portion I The plans have been submitted to the Staff would recommend that The proposed - RESOLUTION VACATING DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT WHEREAS, a resolution of the City Council, adopted the first day of July, 1985, fixed a date for a public hearing on a proposed vacation of easements for street and drainage and utility easement purposes; and WHEREAS, two weeks' published and posted notice of said hearing was given and the hearing was held on the 5th day of August, 1985, at which time all persons desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to be heard thereon; and WHEREAS, the Council has considered the extent to which the vacation affects existing easements within the area of the vacation and the extent to which the vacation affects the authority of any person, corporation, or municipality owning or controlling electric or telephone poles and lines, gas and sewer lines, or water pipes, mains, and hydrants on or under the area of the proposed vacation, to continue maintaining the same, or to enter upon such easement area or portion thereof vacated to maintain, repair, replace, remove, or otherwise attend thereto; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Hennepin County, Minnesota, that the following described drainage and utility easement be . and is vacated effective as of August 20, 1985: L. : I That part of the 10 foot drainage and utility easement comprising part of Lot 1, Block 1, NORNANDALE CARR REPLAT according to the recorded plat thereof lying Southeasterly of a curved line concave to the Northwest with a radius of 55.00 feet the center of which curve is the intersection of the Westerly extension of the South line of Lot 2, Block 18, "Normandale" and the centerline of Ryan Avenue according to the recorded plat of - and that the City Clerk is authorized and directed to cause a notice of completion of proceedings to be prepared, entered in the transfer record of the County Auditor, and filed with the Register of Deeds, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Turner. Normandale" all in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It P. .. Section 412.851. Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. 8/5/85 221 SKATEBOARD RAMP AT 60TH AND FRANCE AVENUE DISCUSSED. Betty Parsons, 5912 Grimes Avenue, stated that she and her neighbors object to the construction of a skate- board ramp on the rental property at 6000 France Avenue. that he had accompanied the Building Official to the address and that it has been red tagged as a non-conforming structure. Following some discussion, Mr. Rosland advised that staff will monitor the property to see that it is taken down. formal action was taken. Mayor Courtney stated No rl 0 a, 0 5 m AWARD OF BID FOR ENGINE ANALYZER CONTINUED TO MEETING OF AUGUST 19, 1985. As recom- mended by Mr. Rosland, Member Bredesen's motion was seconded by Member Turner to continue the award of bid for an engine analyzer to the Council meeting of August 19, 1985. Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. REPORT GIVEN BY EDINA RECYCLING COMMISSION ON SOLID WASTE. Chairman of the Edina Recycling Commission, stated that the Commission has been involved in the study of recycling and management of solid waste since initiating the drop-off collection center in 1970. The Commission has been represented on various committees and associations and at present are represented on Metro COUnCil'S Solid Waste Public Education Steering Committee, and have also been meeting through Metro Council's Solid Waste Abatement Assistance Team with the directors of other city sponsored recycling programs. recyclable materials has been discussed with several haulers servicing Edina. Mrs. Buerrose pointed out that the Ninnesota Legislature has mandated that by 1990 no unprocessed refuse can be deposited in any landfill in Minnesota. the Metropolitan Council is discussing mandatory recycling after 1988. Therefore, the Commission is recommending that the City of Edina establish and control household pickup of recyclable materials in the City, using City personnel and equipment and to implement this program as soon as practical. She then briefly reviewed the Commission's written report of the details of the recommendation together with options that might be considered. Revenues for the presenLdrop- off center for 1986 are estimated at $16,837.20 with an estimated yearly rebate of $4.00 per ton from the Metro Council estimated at $6,000.00. cost to the City is $16,150.00. The Commission estiriiated that a total partici- pation of 58% of the City's households can be expected if household pickup is established. Issues raised by the Council members were cost of the program to the City, the possibility of locating a second drop-off center in the southern part of the City, containers, and grants that may be available to assist the program. Virginia Bodine, Nancy Grimsby, DeLores Paul and Bob Reid, all members of the Commission, and Janet Chandler, associate member, voiced their support of the recommendation. Member Turner advised that the AMM Board recently voted to form a task force, along with the Metro Council people and other resources in the area, to help cities implement separation of recyclables in anticipation of the 1990 mandatory recycling. information but that specific costs were missing and suggested the Council direct the Edina Recyling Commission and staff to develop and bring back a budget so that the Council would know costs involved in a.household pick-up program. side pick-up and also additional cost to pick up from refuse location per present ordinance. Member Turner then made a motion that the Commission and staff be directed to develop a proposed budget of costs to implement a household pick-up program of recyclables showing costs for curbside pick-up and regular pick-up and bring it back to the Council. Ardythe Buerrose Household pickup of Further, Present budgeted She commented that the report gave some good Member Bredesen suggested that the budget should show cost of curb- Motion was seconded by Member Kelly. Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. BOARD/COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS DISCUSSED; PROCEDURE TO BE. DEVELOPED. Courtney recalled that vacancies exist on the Community Development and Planning Commission and the Board of Appeals. a resignation on the South Hennepin Human Services Council also. After some discussion as how to evaluate and select individuals who have indicated they are willing to serve, Member Turner said she would be willing to draft a procedure that the Council could follow in making appointments and have it ready for the next Council meeting. No formal action was taken. Mayor Member Turner commented that there has been I RISK REDUCTION PROGRAM REVIEWED. Mr. Rosland advised that, as requested by Member Bredesen, a report has been prepared on the City's risk reduction program with documentation regarding policies and practices. City has always had some form of risk reduction program and that the major goals have remained the same: 1) identify and evaluate-hazards or risks, 2) safety and loss 'control, 3) claims control, and 4) maintain a sound insurance program. The City is currently operating under the philosophy and belief that reduction of risks should result directly in reduction of our insurance costs and also result in a more productive work force. The present policy was developed with He noted that the 8/5/85 222 the input of department heads from Police, Fire, Public Works, Park and Recrea- tion and Administration, as the most labor intensive departments. An outgrowth of the development of the risk reduction policy has been the formation of a committee that meets on an as-needed basis to review losses, discuss various programs and issues. Employee Right to Know" program whose elements included a survey to identify hazardous material as outlined by State regulations and develop a training program, 2) make available to all City vehicle operators the Minnesota Safety Council's defensive driving course, 3) make CPR training available, 4) introduce a back injury reduction program, and 5) introduce a hearing conservation program. Mr. Rosland noted that the insurance company provides the City with numerous services including regular visits of a technical specialist in industrial hygiene and written material to use in program development. Insurance agents have been very helpful in maintaining a solid insurance program, they continue to serve as excellent resource persons and the information received from them many times is factored into decisions made assessing risk potential. that he was pleased to see that the City has an active risk reduction program in place. He suggested that an individual should be designated as community safety officer who would be responsible with working with each department head in seeing that safety programs are implemented and evaluated. Secondly, he suggested that perhaps safety performance standards should be taken into consideration when looking at department head compensation. involve all City employees to identify anything unsafe in their work space and have it addressed. Hr. Rosland responded that each employee participating in risk reduction programs is interviewed for comments. Member Kelly asked that. the Council members be provided with brief minutes of the safety committee. formal action was taken. REPORT GIVEN ON AIRCRAFT NOISE MEETING. Member Turner asked for a report on the July 25, 1985 meeting regarding aircraft noise held at Richfield City Hall. Mr. Rosland advised that Mr. Velde, Health Officer, had attended and that repre- sentatives of the Metropolitan Airport Commission (MAC), an employee of MPCA, State and local officials as well as affected citizens were at the meeting. MAC stated that the volume of air traffic has increased possibly due to deregula- . tion of the air line industry; that the airport is utilizing parallel runways to handle the traffic and most aircraft take off to the northwest; that during warm summer months jet engines are less efficient taking longer for aircraft to gain altitude and that MAC recognizes the severity of the noise problem in certain areas. KAC has set a goal that within five years 43% of the aircraft using the airport will be the quieter third generation aircraft. The audience was advised that a task force is being formed by representatives from the state legislature, Minneapolis, Richfield, Bloomington, Burnsville and the Metropolitan Council to address the problem and identify possible solutions. The citizens who spoke at the meeting had a number of suggestions for reducing the noise level. It was concluded that the prospect for a quick solution does not look good. A sliding landing fee, adjusted for the noise level of the aircraft, appears to be the most feasible solution. Member Turner asked that staff monitor the actions of the task force and pass on that information to the Council. The committee's goals for 1984/85 were to: 1) develop an . II Member Bredesen commented Thirdly, he said he would like to No . I No formal action taken. PROSECUTING COSTS DISCUSSED. Mr. Rosland advised that, as a follow-up to the Council's discussion on prosecution fees at the last meeting, he had written Senator Donald Storm and Representatives Mary Forsythe and Sidney Pauly regarding the additional costs imposed on the cities as a result of strict enforcement of DWIs. and that she would keep attuned to see what could be done. we write a letter to her husband, Judge Forsythe who could possibly convey this concern to the Hennepin County Municipal Court judges. would attend a meeting on August 16 with Hennepin County regarding using fees generated by the Sheriff's office for stronger enforcement and would bring up the issue of cost of enforcement by the cities. BRAEMAR CLUBHOUSE REMODELING DISCUSSED. Mr. Rosland advised final working plans are being drafted for the Braemar Clubhouse addition and remodeling project and that it is felt that use of a construction manager would be best for the project. He explained that a construction manager would work closely with the contractor in preparing bids and would act as the superintendent on the job. szruction companies have been interviewed and low quote for a construction manager is $35,000. the project and that selection would be made by interviewing candidates, similar to architectural services. continue a decision until the next Council meeting on August 19, 1985. (Member Richards left the meeting at this point on the agenda.) REQUEST TO KEEP THREE DOGS GRANTED. Mr. Rosland presented the request of Mr. and Mrs. Matheos Balafas, 6121 York Avenue South, to waive the ordinance A response has been received from Mrs. Forsythe acknowledging the problem She suggested that Mr. Rosland said he No formal action was taken. . Three con- He explained that would not be in addition to the cost of After some discussion it was informally agreed to 8/5/85 223 Ti 0 a 5 requirement and permit them to keep three dogs until such time that they are left with only two dogs. Their letter explained that one of the dogs is old and quite ill. property and has found that the yard is cleaned daily, the back yard is fenced and the dogs are well behaved and would recommend that the requirement be waived as requested. permit Mr. and Mrs. Balafas to keep the three dogs until such time as they are left with only two dogs was seconded by Member Kelly. The Animal Control Officer has upon'complaint inspected the Motion of Member Turner to waive the ordinance requirement and Ayes: Kelly, Turner, Courtney Nays: Bredesen Motion carried. REQUEST TO PURCHASE PARK LAND PARCEL REFERRED TO PARK BOARD. the request of Gunnar H. Danielson, 4720 West 66th Street, who by letter has asked to purchase a parcel of City park land which abuts his property for $28,000 withgthe provision that he is allowed to then subdivide his property to provide two new building lots. explained that it was acquired at the same time that Lake Cornelia Park was acquired. due to grade problems the street was diverted to easterly and therefore this parcel became separated from the rest of the park. If the Council wishes to consider the request, staff would suggest the matter be referred to the Park Board, that a public notice be mailed to the same property owners that would receive notice of a subdivision of this type; that the Park Board then conduct a hearing to determine whether it would recommend that the property be sold. The matter then would be passed on in public hearing to the Council and if Council agrees that the property be sold it is suggested a purchase agreement be entered into with Mr. Danielson and he would then be responsible for pursuing the subdivision of the property through normal channels. Mr. Hughes advised that the Assessing Department did an analysis of the subject parcel and the value was estimated at $28,000 based on its size and what could be done with it and that was backed into a sales price of the lot that would be created of about $62,000. son has found that price for the raw land acceptable and he would be responsible for the platting as well as the installation of all utilities to serve the two lots. Member Turner stated it should be made clear to Mr. Danielson that there, are two separate issues; the sale of park property if approved does not approve the subdivision as designed, that is another process. Member Bredesen then made a motion to refer the matter to the Park Board for their recommendation and to then bring it back to the Council for action. Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. Mr. Rosland presented Mr. Hughes presented a graphic of the subject property and Instead of running West Shore Drive straight through to W. 66th Street, Mr. Daniel- Motion was seconded by Member Kelly. ORDINANCE NO. 434-A9 (DEFINING SPECIAL PURPOSE POOLS) ADOPTED; SECOND READING WAIVED. pool includes all small backyard wading pools. By including these pools in the definition, the City also would. require fencing around the wading pool. adding a depth requirement to the definition, the small children's wading pools can be excluded from the definition and the fencing requirement and staff would recommend that the ordinance be amended. Turner introduced Ordinance No. 434-A9 and moved its adoption, waiving Second Reading, as follows: Mr. Rosland explained that presently the definition of a special purpose By No objection being heard, Member ORDINANCE NO. 434-A9 AN ORDINANCE MENDING ORDINANCE NO. 434 TO DEFINE SPECIAL PURPOSE POOLS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE C,ITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: Section 1. Section 1 of Ordinance No. 434 is hereby amended by changing the definition of Special Purpose Pools to read as follows: "Special Purpose Pool" is any basin for holding water, designed for human use, 100 square feet or less in water surface area with a water depth gregter than 24 inches at any point. This definition includes, but is not limited to, treatment pools, therapeutic pools, whirlpools, spa pools, hot tubs and wading pools. This Ordinance shall be in full force End effect immediately upon its passage and publication. Motion for adoption of the ordinance was seconded by Member Kelly. Sec. 2. Rollcall: Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Turner, Courtney Ordinance adopted. ATTEST : %&%.% City Clerk 8/5/85 224 LIQUOR FUND REPORT as of June 30, 1985 was presented, reviewed and ordered placed on file by motion of Nember Turner, seconded by Member Kelly. Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. CLAIMS PAID. of the following claims dated 8/5/85: $3,112.93, Swimming Pool Fund $4,449.40, Golf Course Fund $14,570.45, Recreation Center Fund $457.99, Gun Range Fund $183.75, Utility Fund $18,506.68, Liquor Dispensary Fund $4,669.95, Construction Fund $390,828.02, IMP Bond Redemption #2 $135.00, Total $645,626.65; and for confirmation of payment of the following claims dated 6/30/85: General Fund $181,960.04, Art Center $150.13, Swimming Pool Furrd $711.51, Golf Course Fund $14,564.55, Recreation Center Fund $1,085.31, Gun Range Fund $37.94, Utility Fund $1,589.53, Liquor Dispensary Fund $341,539.35, Total $541,638.36. Motion of Member Kelly was seconded by Member Turner for payment - General Fund $208,712.48, Art Center I Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. s There being no further business on the agenda, Mayor Courtney declared the meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. City Clerk