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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19860127_regularMINUTES \ OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL JANUARY 27, 1986 73 Answering rollcall were Members Kelly, Turner and Mayor Courtney, MEMBER RICHARDS APPOINTED MAYOR PRO TEM. As recommended by Mayor Courtney, Member Turner's motion was seconded by Member Kelly appointing Member Frederick S. Richards as Mayor Pro Tem for the year 1986. . Ayes: Kelly, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCE ADOPTED - DONALD L. KEARNS. lution of condolence on the death of Donald L. Kearns which was unanimously adopted by motion of Member Kelly, seconded by Member Turner: RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCE WHEREAS, the life of Donald L. Kearns, a former Edina resident and public servant, ended on January 19, 1986 after months of illness, and WHEREAS, Donald L. Kearns held the position of Assessor for the City of Edina from March 1, 1958 to March 31, 1970, and WHEREAS, as Assessor he exemplified highest assessing procedures for the City, and WHEREAS, Donald L. Kearns was instrumental in obtaining the property for Van Valkenburg Park; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council hereby extends its heartfelt sympathy to his wife Carol, and to his children and their families; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be entered in the Minutes Book of the Edina City Council and that a copy be presented to his family. ADOPTED this 27th day of January, 1986. Mayor Courtney read a reso- MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of December 16, 1985 and January 6, 1986, and Year- End Meeting of December 30, 1985 were approved as submitted by motion of Member Kelly, seconded by Member Turner. Ayes: Kelly, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. LOT DIVISION APPROVED FOR LOT 2, BLOCK 1, DECKAS ADDITION (6008-6012 BERNE CIRCLE). Planner Craig Larsen informed the Council that the proponent, Roy Lauring, is requesting a party wall division of an existing double bungalow. connections are provided.and staff would recommend approval. No objections being heard, Member Turner introduced the following resolution and moved its 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: Separate utility RESOLUTION Lot 2, Block 1, DECKAS ADDITION; That part of Lot 2, Block 1, DECKAS ADDITION, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota lying easterly of a line described as beginning at a point on the southerly line of said Lot 2, Block 1 distant 53.39 feet westerly, along said southerly line, from the Southeast corner of said Lot 2, Block 1; thence northerly to a point on the northerly line of said Lot 2, Block 1, distant 62.64 feet westerly, along said northerly line, from the Northeast corner of said Lot 2, Block 1 and there terminating; and That part of Lot 2, Block 1, DECKAS ADDITION, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota lying westerly of a line described as beginning at a point on the southerly line of said Lot 2, Block 1 distant 53.39 feet westerly, along said southerly 1ine;from the Southeast corner of said Lot 2, Block 1; thence northerly to a point on the northerly line of said Lot 2, Block 1, distant 62.64 feet westerly, along said northerly line, from the Northeast corner of said Lot 2, Block 1 and there tg-nninating. 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 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 provisions 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. 1/27/86 _. 74 -m- . y&%- tion on for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Kelly. Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. LOT DIVISION APPROVED FOR LOT 1, BLOCK 1, DECKAS ADDITION (6000-6004 BERNE CIRCLE). Mr. Larsen advised that the proponents, Miguel and Marta Fiol, 6000-6004 Berne Circle, are requesting a party wall division of an existing double bungalow. Separate utility connections are provided and staff would recommend approval. No objections being heard, Member Kelly introduced the following resolution and moved its 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: I RESOLUTION Lot 1, Block 1, DECKAS ADDITION; That part of Lot 1, Block 1, DECKAS ADDITION, Hennepin County, Minnesota lying easterly of a line running from a point on the southerly line of said Lot 1, Block 1, distant 41.65 feet easterly from the Southwest corner thereof, as measured along said southerly line, to a point on the northwesterly line of said Lot 1, Block 1, distant 59.31 feet northeasterly from the Northwest corner thereof, as measured along said northwesterly line; and That part of Lot 1, Block 1, DECKAS ADDITION, Hennepin County, Minnesota lying westerly of a line running from a point on the southerly line of said Lot 1, block 1, distant 41.65 feet easterly from the Southwest corner thereof, as measured along said southerly line, to a point on the northwesterly line of said Lot 1, Block 1, distant 59.31 feet northeasterly from the Northwest corner thereof, as measured along said northwesterly line. 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 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 provisions 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 Turner. I Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. LOT DIVISION APPROVED FOR LOTS 5.AND 6, BLOCK 3, INDIAN HILLS (6705 and 6709 CHEYENNE TRAIL). Mr. Larsen informed the Council that Victor Kreuziger, owner of 6705 Cheyenne Trail, is proposing a lot division in order to buy a triangular piece of property from the adjacent property at 6709 Cheyenne Trail. The pro- ponent has stated that the additional property will be used for landscaping. He advised that both lots would continue to meet setback and lot size require- ments following the division. There is a substantial grade separation between the two homes. the home at 6705 Cheyenne Trail. enne Trail would maintain a 57 foot setback from the new property line. would recommend approval. the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the following described tracts of land constitute various separate parcels : The property to be transferred does seem to relate better to Following the division the home at 6709 Chey- I Staff Ne objections being heard, Member Kelly introduced Lot 5, Block 3, INDIAN HILLS, and Lot 6, Block 3, INDIAN HILLS; and WHEREAS, the owners of the above tracts of land desire to subdivide said tracts into the following described new and separate parcels (herein called "Parcels"): Lot 5, Block 3, INDIAN HILLS and that portion of Lot 6, Block 3, INDIAN HILLS described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 6, Block 3, INDIAN HILLS, then southerly along the East line of Lot 6 a distance of 55 feet, then westerly to the Northwest corner of Lot 6, then easterly to the point of beginning, and 1/27/86 75 Lot 6, Block 3, INDIAN HILLS except that portion of Lot 6, Block 3, INDIAN HILLS described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 6, Block 3, INDIAN HILLS, then southerly along the East line of Lot 6 a distance of 55 feet, then westerly to the Northwest corner of Lot 6, then easterly to the point of beginning; 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 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. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Turner. Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. LOT DIVISION APPROVED FOR LOT 10, BLOCK 1, GLEASON COURT (6519-21 GLEASON CT.) Mr. Larsen advised that Ron Clark Construction Company, is requesting a pariy wall division of an existing double bungalow at 6519-21 Gleason Court. utility connections are provided and staff would recommend approval. ion being heard, Member Kelly introduced the following resolution and moved its 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 : Separate No object- RESOLUTION Lot 10, Block 1, GLEASON COURT; Parcel A: That part of Lot 10, Block 1, GLEASON COURT, according to the record plat thereof, lying northwesterly of the following described . line: Commencing at the southwest corner of said Lot 10; thence on an assumed bearing of South 84 degrees 10 minutes 27 seconds East along the south line of said Lot 10 a distance of 33.50 feet to the point of beginning of line to be described; thence North 12 degrees 49 minutes 33 seconds East a distance of 104.50 feet; thence North 78 degrees 49 minutes 33 seconds East a distance of 42 feet more or less to the right of way line of Gleason Court and there terminating; and Parcel B.: That part of Lot 10, Block 1, GLEASON COURT, according to the record plat thereof, lying southeasterly of the following described line: Commencing at the southwest corner of said Lot 10; thence on an assumed bearing of South 84 degrees 10 minutes 27 seconds East along the south line of said Lot 10 a distance of 33.50 feet to the point of beginning of line to be described; thence North 12 degrees 49 minutes 33 seconds East a distance of 104.50 feet; thence North 78 degrees 49 minutes 33lseconds East a distance of 42 feet more or less to the right of way line of Gleason Court and there terminating. 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 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 provisions 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 Turner. Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted, 1/27/86 76 HEARING DATE SET FOR PLANNING MATTER. Motion of Member Turner was seconded by Member Kelly setting February 3, 1986 as hearing date for an Appeal from Board of Appeals and Adjustments Decision - National Car Rental - 7700 France Avenue. Ayes: Kelly, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. RESIDENTS VOICE CONCERN ABOUT PROPOSED TRANSFER STATION. Mr. Rosland advised that requests have been received from several residents to speak about their concerns regarding the proposed solid waste transfer station site in Hopkins. Emmy Lou Hanson, 521 Blake Road, as.spokesman for the residents presented a statement asking the Council to re-consider their previous. decision to not protest the proposed Hennepin County garbage transfer site in Hopkins on the grounds of the Hennepin County Transportation Department. that the site is immediately west of a residential area of Edina. Their concerns were as follows: noise, truck traffic through their neighborhood; potential health and odor impacts and that no notification of the proposed transfer station was given to them. requested that the Council support the residents of the area and Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church and the City of Hopkins in protesting to the Metro- politan Council the location of this transfer station. Also speaking against the proposed site were Mary Martenis, 406 Adams; Tom Touchfarber of Prime Prof. Center; Rev. Trelstad of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church; Fred Hoff, 301 Blake Road; Richard Hanson, 521 Blake Road and Judith Bright of Westbrooke Condominiums. Mr. Rosland said that he had obtained information from Hennepin County and Minneapolis. first phase and up to 1200 tons for the second phase. The building will be exposed 35 feet above ground and the site will be completely enclosed. first phase they expect 120 trucks per day with ‘the site open from 7 a.m to . to 6 p.m. Fully utilized, they expect up to 240 trucks per day. The large. transfer vehicles used would be approximately 30 €or the first phase and up to 65 €or the.second phase. Drive, Washington Avenue or the 7th Street interchange. The Minneapolis Health Department have had no complaints on odor at their transfer station and have had only two occasions of complaints regarding rats. if the.trucks used other streets than County Road 3, the permitted route, that it would become a matter of enforcement and/or revoking of licenses. Turner asked what percent of increase the garbage trucks would add to the truck traffic now in that area serving Red Owl and-Super Valu. Mr. Rosland responded that Hopkins feels it will increase about one-third. After some discussion regarding the potential traffic and noise impact on Edina residents, Member Turner made a motion that a letter be sent’to Hennepin County before January 30, 1986, expressing conceEn that the noise and increased truck traffic would impact Edina residents 2f the transfer station is located in Hopkins. Motion was seconded by Member Kelly. I It was pointed out Because time is coming to a close for public comment, they . The transfer station is set for two phases, 600 ton For the No garbage truck traffic will be allowed- on Lincoln He commented that I Member s .. Ayes: Kelly, Turner, Courtney ~ Motion carried. BID AWARDED FOR FOLDING DOOR - BRAEMAR CLUB HOUSE. tabluation of bids for a folding door at Braemar Club House showing Door Systems at $6,668.00, Mahin Walz at $6,871.00 and Hauenstein & Burmeister at $7,645.00. Motion of Member Kelly was seconded by Member Turner for award of bid to recommended low bidder, Door Systems, at $6,668.00. &. Rosland presented Ayes: Kelly, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. BID AWARDED FOR HARDWARE FOR BRAEMAR CLUB HOUSE. lation of bids for hardware for Braemar Club House showing Gardner Hardware at $9,941.00, K & K Sales at $10,847.00 and Wheeler at $10,979.00. Kelly was seconded by Member Turner for award of bid to recommended low bidder, Gardner Hardware, at $9,941.00. Mr. Rosland presented tabu- Motion of Member Ayes : Kelly, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. EMERGENCY REFRIGERATION REPAIRS FOR BRAEMAR PAVILION CONFIRMED. Mr. Rosland advised that emergency refrigeration repairs for Braemar Pavilion have been made in the amount of $13,292.99. Member Kelly for confirmation of payment of emergency refrigeration repairs to Gartner Refrigeration & Manufacturing, Inc. at $13,292.99. Motion of Member Turner was seconded by Ayes: Kelly, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. LMC MUNICIPAL AMICUS PROGRAM DISCUSSED. Mr. Rosland called the Council’s attention to a letter from the League of Minnesota Cities regarding support of a municipal amicus program which would require $30,000 to $50,000 annually, 1/27/86 depending on the number of cases taken and the responsibility assumed by MAP upon the appeal. participate by agreeing to an additional payment of 10% of regular League dues, 5% if the city attorney is already a member of CLEAR, with 'the proceeds dedicated to this new city legal defense activity. He recommended that,Edina not participate in supporting the amicus program. It was the concensus of the Council that the League be advised that Edina would not participate. formal actson was taken. The League is asking each municipality if they would No LMC 1985 PROPOSED CITY POLICIES/PRIORITIES DISCUSSED. Mr. Rosland asked for the Council's direction with regard to the LMC 1986 Proposed City Policies/ Priorities which will be acted upon at the Legislative Conference on February 5. He advised that Mayor Courtney and Assistant Manager Gordon Hughes will be attending the conference. as indicated: DS-1. Tax Increment Financing (support); DS-2. Development Financing (oppose) ; DS-3. Housing (support) ; DS-5. Port Authorities (oppose) ; RS-2. Local Government Aid (oppose 6% increase). support any Federal legislation,..No formal action was taken. The following were discussed and direction given It was agreed not to REPORTS GIVEN ON BOARDS/COMMISSIONS. contacted members of the Advisory Board of Health and the Art Center Board regarding attendance and that the members who had missed meetings had legitimate reasons. She said there are four vacancies on the Board of Health. All members of the Art Center Board would like to be reappointed. suggested that the chairman of the advisory boards and commission should review the requirements of Ordinance No. 162-Al regarding attendance with their members and emphasis that regular attendance is important and necessary to insure that a quorum is present. questioned the frequency of meetings. Board has become more active because they have been asked to review the community health services contracts and other issues. Member Turner reported that in making her contacts some errors in the attendance records were found. Comments from board members included the need for new member orientation, need to improve the Council liaison process and that each year the chairman, the Council liaison and the Manager should meet to talk about the role of the board/ commission and its goals and priorities for the coming year. Member Turner said some members had pointed out the need for the Council to clarify and communicate the ordinance in terms of attendance. There are three openings on the Human Relations Commission, two are School appointments and one is Council. George Hite, Chairman of the School Board, has been asked to present two nomi- nations from the School Board. Mayor Courtney commented that Member Richards has submitted a written report regarding the boards/commissions to which he is liaison and that the issue of the attendance record had raised by some members. Mr. Rosland submitted the following procedure regarding the attendance record. The chairman of the board or commission would sign the attendance sheet at the end of each meeting to insure its accuracy. to each chairman via the staff person working with each board or commission. It was informally agreed by the Council members to initiate this procedure. The issue of the number of terms which can be served was mentioned. llember Turner suggested that she and Member Kelly draft a policy with regard to the number of terms for those boards/commissions which have no limit by ordinance so that the Council will have something specific to react to regarding limiting terms. established. prior to the Council meeting to interview candidates for the remaining vacancies and that reappointments be placed on the February 3 agenda. agreed to follow the suggested schedule. Member Kelly reported that she had Member Kelly She added that some members of the Health Board Mr. Rosland commented that the Health This procedure would be communicated Mayor Courtney agreed with the suggestion so that a policy could be Member Turner recommended that the Council meet on February 24 It was informally CONSULTANT .FOR SERVICE LEVELS QUESTIONNAIRE SELECTED. that as directed by the Council two other consulting firms have been interviewed regarding the service levels questionnaire. They are Steven Plasman & Associates and Mid-Continent Surveys and both have submitted bids which are competitive to the bid submitted by Frazee llesearch Associates. Staff still feels that Frazee Research Associates has the most expertise and best background to accomplish the job. Mr. Rosland then explained the different approaches these firms would use and concluded that he would select Frazee Research Associates as consultant for the questionnaire. School District office who has conducted surveys for the District and that she would be willing to offer her services to work with staff on the questionnaire. After some discussion of this proposal the selection of Frazee Research Assoc- iates was approved. Mr. Rosland reported Member Kelly said that she talked with Armi Nelson in the 77 I PLAN APPROVED FOR WEST 66TH STREET - YORK AVENUE TO XERXES AVENUE. Fran Hoffman recalled that at its meeting of June 18, 1984, the Council had Engineer deferred action on the issue of the Hennepin County plan to upgrade West 66th 1/27/86 78 Street until an agreement is reached by all affected commercial developments. He pointed out that only one block in Edina is involved in the project, York Avenue to Xerxes Avenue. Mr. Hoffman showed a graphic of the one block area as now proposed to be constructed showing that there would be no access to the west onto 66th Street from Xerxes Avenue to the south. It is expected that some day there will be a request to vacate Xerxes Avenue north of 66th Street. be worked out in the details of the agreement. design is recommended. lution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, Plans for Hennepin County Project No. 8056 showing proposed alignment, profiles, grades, and cross sections for the construction of County State Aid Highway No. 53, within the limits of the City, as a Federal Aid Project, have been prepared and presented to the City; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED: That said plans be in all things approved. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Kelly. The City will be asked to participate in some of the cost which will Approval of the proposed plan Member Turner thereupon introduced the following reso- RESOLUTION I Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. REQUEST FOR SALE OF PART OF LOT 4, BLOCK 20, NORMANDALE ADDITION (PARK PROPERTY) TO BE RE-HEARD. the Council had taken action to accept the recommendation of the Park Board to sell a parcel of park property, generally located at West 66th Street and West Shore Drive, to Gunnar Danielson who owns adjacent property. the Council that when the notices were sent to property owners within a 250’ radius inviting them to the Park Board meeting at which this proposed sale was to be discussed, six affected property owners were inadvertently omitted from the mailing list and therefore did not have the opportunity to express views. Mr. Rosland recommended that the matter be re-heard by the Park Board after notification to include the six property owners and that it then be brought back to the Council. Attorney Tom Erickson clarified that there is no legal requirement for a public hearing to sell parkland but that the City has.sent notices as a matter of courtesy and protocol. that the request for the sale of the subject park property be re-heard by the Park Board, with notification to affected property owners, and that the matter then be brought back to the Council. Mr. Rosland recalled that at its meeting of January 6, 1986, He advised Member Turner then made a motion Motion was seconded by Member Kelly. Ayes: Kelly, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. MANAGENENT AUDIT COMMITTEE DIGCUSSED. Mr. Rosland referred to the list of Management Audit Committee nominees which had been submitted by the Council and asked for discussion as to the next step. had been dropped from the list because those individuals do not live in Edina. Member Turner commented that the charge to the committee should now be decided. She recalled that in the Strategic Planning discussions Member Bredesen had talked about this issue and suggested that he be asked to draft a charge for discussion by the Council; Member Bredesen to ask him to draft a charge for the committee. then volunteer to call each member of the Council regarding the list of nominees to pare down the number of names so that a committee can be appointed by the Council. No formal action was taken. He noted that several names It was informally agreed that Member Turner contact Member Turner CONPLAINTS REGARDING RENTAL PROPERTY AT 5105 WEST 49TH STREET NOTED. Mr. Rosland referred to a letter written by neighbors to the owner of the rental property at 5105 West 49th Street in which they asked the owner to take action to restore peace and order to their neighborhood. Their complaints against the residents included illegal use of speeding vehicles, garbage spewed over the area, and numerous parties exhibiting a total lack of respect for the law and rights of other individuals.- Chief Craig Swanson said that his department has had contact for more than a year with residents of that address with issuance of 8 citations and 3 or 4 other types of calls. level of success. Forsythe regarding complaints against this address. the neighbors, Chief Swanson said they plan to invoke a strategy used previously whereby the Police Department would physically meet with the occupants, communi- cate with the owner of the property and clearly define the expectations in terms of the law and then take appropriate enforcement action if they do not abide by the law. No action was taken. . This has resulted in a marginal He added that he has also had contact with Representative Mary Based on this petition of - COMPLAINT REGARDING ROGERS CABLESYSTEMS NOTED. Mr. Rosland stated he had asked Rogers Cablesystems to investigate the concerns Connie Catlett, 6233 Idylwood, had voiced regarding her cable television service. They have indicated that 1/27/86 the real issue in this matter is the difficulty that has resulted from incompa- tible technology and that they are working with Mrs. Catlett to address the problems she has experienced. RETIREMENT RECEPTION PLANNED FOR JERRY DALEN ON MARCH 13. Mr. Rosland advised that March 13, 1986, is the date chosen for Jerry Dalen's retirement reception from 5:OO to 6:30 p.m. at Interlachen Country Club. He explained that as a retirement gift it has been suggested to present Mr. Dalen with a lifetime season-ticket to all Park and Recreation activities. Motion of Member Turner was seconded by Member Kelly to approve the issuance of the lifetime season ticket to Mr. Dalen. Ayes: Kelly, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. No action was taken. RESOLUTION ADOPTED RELATING TO SELF-INSURANCE FOR TORTS. Mr. Rosland recalled that in its meeting of July 15, 1985, the Council took action to stay with the liability insurance coverage at $500,000 thus in effect self-insuring the City for any judgment over that coverage up to the liability cap set by statute of $600,000. He added that Attorney Tom Erickson felt it is prudent for the City to state by means of resolution its desire to self-insure. Member Kelly then introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION RELATING TO SELF-INSURANCE FOR TORTS THIS RESOLUTION, passed this 27th day of January, 1986, by the City of Edina, Minnesota. WHERF,AS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 8466.02 the City of Edina is subject to liability for its torts and those of its officers, employees and agents acting within the scope of their employment or duties; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 8466.04 imposes a dollar amount limit on the maximum liability of the City of Edina and its officers, employees, agents and servants for torts; WHEREAS, the City of Edina considered acquiring general liability insurance for the full amount of the City of Edina's statutory liability but has deter- mined that coverage tailored to this specific need was not available at reasonable cost, and that the cost of other types of coverage up to or in excess of the statutory limit could not be justified by the historical need; WHEREAS , Minnesota Statutes g471.981 authorized the City of Edina, by ordinance or resolution, to self-insure against liability of the City of.Edina and its officers, employees, agents and servants under Minnesota Statutes chapter 466 and sections 340.95 and 340.951 and other law for damages resulting from its torts and those of its officers, employees, agents and servants; and WHEREAS, the City of Edina desires to provide by resolution for self-insurance as follows; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. and its officers, employees, agents and servants under Minnesota Statutes chapter 466 and sections 340.95 and 340.951 and other law for damages resulting from its torts and those of its officers, employees, agents and servants. 2. the limits on liability set by Minnesota Statutes chapter 366 and other law, less any liability insurance obtained by the City of Edina. 3. governmental immunity, nor shall it be construed as a waiver of any limitations on liability. Dated this 27th day of January, 1986. The City of Edina shall self-insure against liability of the City of Edina The dollar amount of self-insurance shall be up to but not in excess of This Resolution shall not be construed as a waiver of any defense of CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA ATTEST : %dUull,%U City Clerk LIQUOR FUND REPORTS as of September 30, October 31 and November 30, 1985 were presented, reviewed and ordered placed on file by motion of Member Kelly, seconded by Member Turner. Ayes: Kelly, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. CLAIMS PAID. Motion of Member Kelly was seconded by Member Turner for payment of the following claims as per Pre-List dated 1/27/85: General Fund $236,166.06, Park Fund $22.50, Art Center $10,757.16, Swimming Pool Fund $109.16, Golf Course Fund $39,599.93, Recreation Center Fund $19,020.46, Gun Range Fund $44.41, Utility Fund $406,990.37, Liquor Dispensary Fund $164,012.71, Construction Fund 79 1/27/86 80 $12,289.87, IMP Bond Redemption #2 $287.80, Total $889,300.42 and for confir- mation of the following claims dated 12/31/85: General Fund $89,890.78, Art Center $268.05, Swimming Pool Fund $24.40, Golf Course Fund $24,002.68, Recreation Center Fund $800,56, Gun Range Fund $40.46, Utility Fund $11,348.12, Liquor Dispensary Fund $367,078.11, Total $493,453.16. Ayes: Kelly, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. Member Kelly asked that staff prepare a comparision of usage and rates charged by ?innegasco for last year versus this year in order to determine if their rates have really dropped as Minnegasco contends. , There being no further business on the agenda, Mayor Courtney declared the meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. City Clerk MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF T€E EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL JANUARY 25, 1986 V The Edina City Counci1,held a special meeting to discuss the proposed megamall with legislators and to review the City of Edina Comprehensive Plan - 1980. Present were Members Kelly, Richards, Turner and Courtney. Representative Mary Forsythe (District 42B) and the following staff: Kenneth Rosland, Gordon Hughes, Ceil Smith, Craig Larsen, Robert Kojetin, John Wallin, Susan Moore and Marcella Daehn. BLOOMfNGTON' S PROPOSED MEGAMALL DISCUSSED. proposed megamall to be constructed in Bloomington and conveyed to Representative Forsythe their concerns for the project's impact on Edina and in particular the increased traffic it would generate on 1-494. exempt from fiscal disparities was also considered. No formal action was taken by the Council.. Also attending were 1 The Council Nembers discussed the - The issue of the project being COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - 1980 GIVEN INITIAZ, REVIEW. Planner Craig Larsen stated that the Comprehensive Plan - 1980 remains a current and useful document and that most of the goals, objectives and policies contain in the Plan reflect current actions and policies of the City. minor changes or no changes at all. General recommendations of the staff were: 1) Incorporate the most up-to-date data available into the Plan, 2) Improve the,quality of the printing, paper and graphics, 3) Extend the life of the Plan following anticipated revisions, and 4) Consider Social (Human) Services Element. Mr. Larsen then reviewed with the Council the following elements of the Plan: 1) Land Use, 2) Housing, 3) Environmental Protection, 4) Transportation, 5) Community Facilities and 6) Implementation. Policy changes, additions and deletions were discussed. by the Council: definition of senior citizen housing, transportation analysis zones (TAZ) forcasts, policy decisions involing other controlling agencies and the solar access issue. agreed to proceed with the process of updating the Plan, i.e. review and recommendations by the Community Development and Planning Commission, work session by the Council for debate of issues and policies, followed by a public hearing on the updated Plan. The Plan could survive the Plan period with The following were identified for further aebate I Following the initial review of the Plan, it was No formal action was taken by the Council. No other business was discussed by the Council. Mayor Courtney .at 11:OO a.m. The meeting was adjourned by - City Clerk