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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19851021_regular._ 14 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL OCTOBER 21, 1985 Answering rollcall were Members Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner and Mayor Courtney. COMMUNITY EDUCATION DAY PROCLAIMED. mation for Community Education Day: Mayor Courtney read the following procla- PRO CLAMAT ION WHEREAS: Education is everybody's business; and I WHEREAS: Public education is a community enterprise; and WHEREAS: Community cooperation promotes efficient use of limited resources; and WHEREAS: Local citizens have a right to be involved in deciding how the resources of their communities will be used; and WHEREAS: Community Education promotes the use of community resources and community volunteers in schools; the use of public resources to provide educational opportunities for community residents of all ages; interagency cooperation to maxi- mize the use of existing resources; and citizen involvement in educational decision-making; and WHEREAS: The goal of Community Education is a sharing, learning community; and WHEREAS: "Education and Business in Partnership" is the theme of Community Education Day, co-sponsored by the National Community Education Association, the United- States Jaycees, and the Minnesota Community Education Association. NOW, THEREFORE, I, C. Wayne Courtney, Mayor of the City of Edina, do hereby proclaim November 13, 1985, to be in the City of Edina; and call upon the people of Edina to recognize and celebrate the bonds they have discovered, the partnerships they have formed, and the sense of community they have strengthened through Comity Education programs. DATED this 21st day of October, 1985. The proclamation was accepted by Mr. Rollie Ring who commented that over 6,000 participants are anticipated in the Fall Community Education program, with 315 courses being offered of which 97 are new ones. COMMUNITY EDUCATION DAY STOREFRONT/YOUTH ACTION WEEK RESOLUTION ADOPTED. following resolution which was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, Storefront/Youth Action, Inc., provides counseling, education and prevention programs to Edina youth and their families who are experiencing problems with chemicals, delinquent behavior, family communication and other youth related issues; and WHEREAS, Storefront/Youth Action has developed model programs such as the Property Offender Program, the Chemical Prevention Program, the Project Charlie Drug Abuse Prevention Program and the Adolescent Victim Counseling Program, with these programs having been duplicated in other communities in the state, and indeed, throughout the country; and WHEREAS, the Edina City Council has provided continuing financial support since the origin of Storefront/Youth Action in 1972; and WHEREAS, Storefront/Youth Action is now conducting its Fund Raising Campaign from November 11 through December 31, 1985, in an effort to raise funds from the community in order to maintain its current level of services; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council does hereby declare the week of November 11 through November 17, 1985, to be in the City of Edina; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Edina City Council does strongly endorse the programs of Storefront/Youth Action and does urge its citizens to support this fund raising campaign. DATED this 21st day of October, 1985. WILLIAM FECK COMMENDED. began his employment with the City in 1949 in the volunteer Fire Department, was promoted to Lieutenant in 1967, Assistant Chief in 1975 and in 1982 became Acting Fire Chief and was promoted to Fire Chief. retiring from City employment on October 31, 1985. Mr. Rosland commended him for his many years of loyal service to the City and presented him with a silver pen bearing the Edina Logo. Members of the Council extended their thanks and appreciation to Mr. Feck and joined in wishing him well in his retirement. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of September 9, 1985 and the Special Meetings of September 9, 16, 17 and October 7, 1985 were approved as submitted by motion of Member Turner, seconded by Member Kelly. Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. Mayor Courtney introduced the B RESOLUTION STOREFRONT/YOUTH ACTION WEEK Mr. Rosland introduced Bill Feck commenting that Er. Feck He added that Mr. Feck will be 1 10121185 i5 I: m a FINAL PLAT APPROVED FOR DEWEY HILL FIFTH ADDITION (FORMERLY DEWEY HILL THIRD ADDN). Planner Craig Larsen presented the request for final plat approval for Dewey Hill Fifth Addition, generally located north of W. 78th Street and west of Glasgow Drive, recalling that the property has been the subject of numerous Council hear- ings. At the meeting of November 21, 1983, Council approved a revised overall development plan for the PRD-3 zoned site to allow construction of a 34-unit townhouse development. On May 21, 1984, a final plat for all of the property was approved. and is in the process of developing the westerly 12 units on Shaughnessy Road now and has recorded only a portion of the plat - the western one-half. explained that all plats must have an individual name and,since the proponent has decided to proceed with the easterly 24 units at this time, final plat approval is requested for the easterly half of the plat which will be named Dewey Hill Fifth Addition. The proposed plat conforms to all the conditions of final plat for Dewey Hill Fourth Addition and staff would recommend approval, subject to execution of a developers agreement for the property. Member Kelly introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, subject to execution of a developers agreement: Since that time the developer has chosen to proceed on a phased basis Mr. Larsen No comment being heard, RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT BE IT RESOLVED Hill Fifth Addi FOR DEWEY HILL FIFTH ADDITION by the Edina City Council that that certain plat entitled "Dewey .tion", platted by Laukka-Williams, Edina, a Minnesota general partnership, owner and proprietor, and Laukka and Associates, Inc., a Minnesota corporation, and Third Williams Financial Corporation, a Minnesota corporation, and presented at the Regular Meeting of October 21, 1985, be and is hereby granted final plat approval. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Bredesen. Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. FINAL PLAT APPROVED FOR EDINBOROUGH ADDITION. Mr. Hughes presented the request for final plat approval for Edinborough Addition (named The Village in Edina at preliminary plat approval), generally located south of West 76th Street and west of York Avenue. He advised that the closing on the project is scheduled for Wednesday, October 23, and that one of the final steps for the City to take in connection with the closing is approval of the final plat. The plat creates a lot for each of condominium buildings on the site, a lot for the elderly building and one for each of the office buildings as well as the park. recommend final plat approval. No comment being heard, Member Turner introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: Staff would RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR EDINBOROUGH ADDITION BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that that certain plat entitled "Edinborough Addition", platted by The Housing and Redeve- lopment Authority in and for the City of Edina, Minnesota, a public body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Minnesota, and presented at the regular meeting of the City Council of October 21, 1985, be and is hereby granted final plat approval. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Kelly. Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. HEARING DATE SET FOR AMENDMENT TO YEARS X AND XI URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY CDBG APPLICATIONS. Member Turner setting November 4, 1985, as hearing date for Amendment to Years X and XI Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Applications. As recommended by staff, Member Richard's motion was seconded by Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. BID AWARDED FOR WOOD DECKING & GLUE LAMINATED CONSTRUCTION FOR BRAEMAR CLUB HOUSE. Mr. Rosland recalled that at the meeting of October 7, 1985, the Council had . continued the award of bid for wood decking and glue laminated construction to allow staff to research that part of the Braemar Golf Course Club House construct- ion for 'alternatives. bid of $29,196 for material only (no bid bond) had been contacted and was asked to submit a bid for installation cost. Building Pros, Inc. does not do this type of installation and they contacted several contractors but were unable to obtain a quote for installation. Structural Wood Corporation had been contacted and asked to breakdown their bid as to material cost vs. installation cost. Structural Wood gave their material cost as $29,696. Staff would therefore recommend award of bid to Structural Woo2 Corporation. Richards for award of bid for wood decking and glue laminated construction for Braemar Club House to Structural Wood Corporation at $53,390. He advised that Building Pros, Inc. , who had submitted a Motion of Member Turner was seconded by Member Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. 10 / 21/ 85 TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 15, 1985 APPROVED. Hoffman advised that with regard to Section A, Item 1 of the Traffic Safety Engineer Fran Committee Knutes of October-15, 1985 a petition was received from several- neighborhood residents requesting that a ''STOP" sign be installed at West 66th Street and Ridgeview Drive for westbound traffic. the "STOP" sign was defeated. signs be erected to bring attention to the "T" configuration of the intersection to increase drive awareness. present to speak to the issue. Karen Diercks, 6536 Ridgeview Drive, stated that their major concerns were the threat to children posed by cars that are out of control due to speeding as they come around the corner from West 66th Street, of driveways on Ridgeview Drive. After further discussion, Member Richards made a motion to approve installation of a "STOP" sign at West 66th Street and Ridge- view Drive for westbound traffic. A motion for installation of A motion was then made and passed that double-arrow Mr. Hoffman stated that neighborhood residents were the damage to private property from those vehicles and the problem of backin, 0 out Motion was seconded by Member Kelly. Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Nays: Bredesen Motion carried. Member Bredesen then made a motion to approve the following recommended action as listed in Section A of the Traffic Safety Committee Minutes of October 15, 1985: 1) 2) That a "PREPARE TO STOP" sign be installed on northbound Tamarac Avenue and that a "STOP" sign be installed at Tamarac Avenue at Aspen Road, That "NO PARKING ANYTIE5" signs be erected for the entire length of Southview Lane, "TWO HOUR PARKING" signs be erected along Normandale Road adjacent to the Community Center, and the "NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER" sign south of Southview Lane on Normandale Boulevard be moved 25 feet further south to enhance safety , That "NO TURN ON RED" restrictions, consistent with park and school pedestrian traffic, be included when the semaphores are installed at West 70th Street and Cornelia Drive, That "NO PARKING - TRUCK LOADING ZONE" signs be erected at 3939 W. 50th Street, 3) 4) and to acknowledge Sections B and C of the Minutes. Motion was seconded by Member Richards. Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. REPORT GIVEN BY COMMISSIONER KEEFE ON COUNTY BUDGET. 6209 Schaefer Circle, stated he was present to give a report on the 1986 Budget just passed by Hennepin County. approximately $40,000,000 from last year. property taxes and the balance from fees, grants, etc. It results in a 29.5 mill rate on an $100,000 home, down approximately 2.5% from last year due to the increased assessed valuation. Mr. Keefe pointed out that the budget breaks down as follows: 64% Health and Welfare, 12% Public Safety/Courts, 8% General Govern- ment, 9% Capital Improvements, 5% Public Services and 2% Miscellaneous. He advised that a tougher time is anticipated for the 1987 budget because of man- dated programs which the federal and state governments and the courts have imposed upon the county. the possibility of municipal contracting for garbage pickup. as the incineration plan is erected and the transfer stations come into being, the cost to the consumer will increase dramatically in the process of bringing garbage to its ultimate conclusion of being burned. pal contracting for garbage pickup could combat the anticipated increase in cost. He noted that this has worked well for the City of Hopkins. the Council to let him know of their concerns as well as those of the citizens of Edina and said that the County Board would try to address them. Commissioner John Keefe, The total County budget is $680,000,000, up $232,000,000 is proposed to come from Mr. Keefe commented that in the future the City might look at He explained that, The alternative of munici- Mr. Keefe invited ' CITY EMPLOYEES ACHIEVE UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN GOAL. Mr. Rosland pointed out that the ' City employees met the United Way Campaign Goal of $4,284, which was a 10% increase in giving over last year. thanked all the employees for their contributions, with special thanks to Diane Sherman who headed up the City employee campaign. >!ember Turner, on behalf of the United Way Board, GOLF DOME PROPOSAL APPROVED. Mr. Rosland advised that Ron Flanagan, one of the owners of the Edina Golf Dome, would present a proposal on behalf of the partner- c I I ship which owns the Dome. and had recommended that it be approved. been a problem keeping grass growing in the Dome due to climate, the Dome and the soil conditions of the area and they are proposing a program which will be bene- ficial to both the City of Edina and themselves. proposes to: 1) blacktop the area within the Dome, 2) furnish and install artificial turf within the Dome, 3) fence in the area around the Dome, and 4) extend our lease term for an additional four years with the City. asking the City to do the following: 1) remove the topsoil from the site, 2) allow He noted that the Park Board had considered the proposal Mr. Flanagan explained that there has Edina Golf Dome Associates They are 2 j i i 1 I i\ CI) UI) 71 U a I I 10 /21/85 . 17 the Dome to remain up for our seasons with provision that the City has the right to take it down and reinstall it at any time other than during their operating season, and 3) waive all lease payments due the City during those four years. Mr. Flanagan said their capital investment could run as high as $100,000. The improvements would enable the City to use this structure for seven months of the year for whatever purposes it might choose. He noted that by extending the term of the lease, the City would receive the same total dollars over the lease term plus the opportunity for additional revenues from the Dome for seven months of the year. The Council discussed the issues of cost of removing the topsoil, cost of operating the Dome, and potential uses and estimated revenues from those uses. Mr. Rosland commented that he felt the'City would not have any cost that could not be recovered. As to potential uses, Mr. Kojetin indicated that the City could probably rent the facility out on an hourly or daily basis for activities such as soccer, softball, etc. Following considerable discussion, Member Richards made a motion to accept the Park Board recommendation to extend the lease term with Edina Golf Dome Associates by four years, to waive the lease charges forfour years, and to allow them to gut in artificial turf and fencing as stated in their letter of October 17, 1985. Motion was seconded by Member Bredesen . Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Turner, Courtney Nays: Kelly Motion carried. POSSIBLE CONGRESSIONAL ACTION TO REGULATE STORM WATER DISCHARGES DISCUSSED. Mr. Rosland called the Council's attention to possible congressional action to regulate storm water discharges. Federal Environmental Protection Agency to issue a permit and control pollution levels entering the waters of the United States from every manmade discharge point. include municipal sewage systems and waste water generated by industrial processes. Now, in response to a federal court ruling, EPA has said it will require storm water collection systems to obtain a permit similar to those issued to waste treatment facilities and major industrial plants even though EPA estimates the majority of storm systems are relatively a minor pollution concern. EPA has given municipal agencies two years to complete a complex and expensive permit application for each discharge point which includes detailed sampling and lab test procedures. Mr. Rosland pointed out that this would have a substantial financial impact on Edina which has 343 areas that would require a permit. Mr. Hoffman explained that the City now has 4 discharge permits for iron removal plants. each location for pollutants 15 minutes after each rainfall which would -require considerable personnel. feels it is important that the City contact our congressional representatives and ask them to suspend the permit requirements for separate municipal storm water discharges pending a better understanding of the task and the best approaches to controlling the discharges that need to be monitored. the following resolution: RE SOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council hereby directs and authorizes the Mayor to send a letter to the Minnesota Senators and Representatives in Congress expressing the City's concern regarding the federal regulation requiring storm water collection systems to obtain a permit from the Environmental Protection Agency under the Clean Water Act of 1972. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Kelly. The Clean Water Act of 1972 required the So far, the EPA has concentrated on the big pollution problems, which The permit procedure for storm water discharges would involve testing Because the Congress is reviewing that aspect now, staff Member Turner moved Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. FORD FOUNDATION STATE/LOCAL GOVERNMENT CREATIVE PROGRAMS DISCUSSED. Courtney thanked Member Richards for calling the Council's attention to an article in the October 1, 1985 The Wall Street Journal that stated that the Ford Foundation is looking for unusually creative programs that state and local governments have developed to solve social and economic problems. years will split $2.3 million in prize money. of submitting the Edinborough project to the Ford Foundation for consideration. Motion of Member Richards was seconded by Member Turner to direct staff to pursue the submission of the Edinborough project to the Ford Foundation for consideration and to report back to the Council after staff has investigated the requirements. Mayor Thirty winners in the next three The Council discussed the possibility Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion adopted. COMMUNITY SURVEY DISCUSSED. is planning to conduct a community survey and that during the last Strategic Member Kelly commented that the Edina School Board 10 1211 85 ._ 20 I I Gun Range Fund $406.16, Utility Fund $31,492.54, Liquor Dispensary Fund $678,128.25, Construction Fund $622.65, Total $981,531.94. There being no further business on the agenda, Mayor Courtney declared the meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. a=o XI- &bhk Acting City 'Clerk I MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL OCTOBER 21, 1985 The Edina City Council held a closed meeting regarding litigation against Romart Development Company and the City of Bloomington at the close of the Regular Council Meeting of October 21, 1985. Present were Members Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner and Courtney. Also attending were Kenneth Rosland, Gordon Hughes, Fran Hoffman, Ceil Smith, Susan Wohlrabe, Thomas Erickson and Becky Comstock. Member Richards informed the Council that he has been in touch with Sandra Gardebring, Chair of the Hetropolitan Council., and that she has said she will stay involved in this matter in any way she can. Mr. Rosland reminded the Council that the Metropolitan Significance Review is scheduled for.0ctober 24 at 9:30 A. M. Staff would like to see this continued for a period of time. Ms. Comstock indicated that Homart has requested that the Council look at the project and review it in phases. She reported that the three experts working for Edina should be providing their reports within the next ten days. .. Mr. Erickson indicated that a Planner is yet to be selected. No other business was discussed by the Council. a%&&/& Acting City Clerk I