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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19860224_regular\ MINUTES OF THE: REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL FEBRUARY 24, 1986 Answering rollcall were Members Kelly, Richards, Turner and Mayor Courtney. MINUTES of the January 27 and February 3, 1986 Regular Meetings were approved as substted by motion of Member Turner, seconded by Member Kelly. Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. SECOND READING ZONING CHANGE R-1 TO R-2 DISTRICT (425 WASHINGTON AV SO) CONTINUED I TO.MARCH 3, 1986. Member Turner to continue the public hearing for Second Reading of the Zoning Change from R-1 to R-2 District for 425 Washington Avenue So to the meeting of March 3, 1986. As recommended by staff, motion of Member Kelly was seconded by Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. BID AWARDED FOR TYPE I11 MODULAR AMBULANCE. had been received for a Type I11 Modular Ambulance, Road Rescue, Inc. at $56,658.00 Mr. Rosland advised that only one bid and that staff would recommend award to Road Rescue, .Inc. separately, possibly through Hennepin County.. Assistant Chief Terrence Kehoe advised that this is a replacement for the present backup vehicle which is ten years old and difficult to keep operable. Budget. Public Safety Director Buresh explained that sections of the present backup vehicle have rusted out literally destroying the body. seconded by Member Turner for award of bid to sole responsible bidder, Road Rescue, Inc. at $56,658.00. The radio will be purchased The cost has been budgeted in the Capital Improvement Motion of Member Kelly was Ayes: Kelly, Turner, Courtney Nays: Richards Motion carried. BID AWARDED FOR PARK AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES CALENDAR PRINTING. presented tabulation of bids for printing of the Park and Recreation Activities Calendar showing Carlson Company at $7 , 098.60 , Metro Printing at $7,450 .OO , Sexton Printing, Inc at $7,299 and Miller Printing at $7,606. Motion of Member Turner was seconded by Member Kelly for award of bid for printing of Activities Calendar to Carlson Company, low bidder, at $7,098.60. Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. Mr. Rosland Member Kelly asked that staff work with the School District office to try to incorporate some of the School dates on the Activities Calendar, especially vacation days, and to also have the First Call For Help phone number displayed on the calendar in a prominent space. BID AWARDED FOR TELEPHONE SYSTEM FOR BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE; -tabulation of bids for a new telephone system for Braemar Golf Course showing Minnesota Business Telephone System at $5,992.00, Executone at $6,755.00, American Telephone System at $6,991.21, Vi Com at $7,323.00, International Office,System, Inc. at $8.176.00, AT&T (Merlin system) at $8,966.28 and U.S. West at $9,423.39. Motion of Member Turner was seconded by Member Kelly for award of bid for a new telephone system for Braemar Golf Course to recommended low bidder Minnesota Business Telephone System at $5,992.00. Mr. Rosland presented Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 18, 1986 APPROVED. motion was seconded by Member Kelly to approve the following recommended action as listed in Section A of the Traffic Safety Committee Minutes of February 18, 1986 : 1) That "BLIND CHILD" signs be installed at northbound Code Avenue and westbound Richmond.Drive in the area of 5120 Windsor Avenue, and to acknowledge Section B and C of the Minutes. Member Richard's Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. ADVISORY BOARD/CONMISSION APPOINTMENTS APPROVED. conducted prior to the meeting of candidates for boards/commissions, appointments were made as follows. for appointment of Nancy Maley to the Human Relations Commission to fill an unexpired term to 2-1-88. As a follow-up to interviews Motion of Member Kelly was seconded by Member Richards Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. Motion of Member Kelly for appointment to the Advisory Board of Health for two year terms to 2-1-88: Barbara Clayman, Thomas Orth, Charles Podas and Betty Stinnett, was seconded by Member Turner. 2/24/86 87 rc cy) m a Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. Motion of Member Kelly was seconded by Member,Turner for appointment of Terrill Albinson to the South Hennepin Human Services Council Board for a two year term to 2-1-88. Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. 7. COUNCIL LIAISON WITH BOARDS/COMMISSIONS CONFIRMED. The Council Members infor- mally agreed to continue with their liaiso~ assignments to the advisory boards and commissions as follows: Board and Community Development and Planning Commission; Member Richards - Edina Park Board, Edina Recycling Commission and Heritage Preservation Board; Member Turner - Human Relations Commission, Board of Appeals and Adjustments and South Hennepin Human Services Council; Member Kelly - Edina Art Center Committee and Edina Advisory Board of Health. Member Bredesen - Building Construction Appeals APPOINTMENT TO H.0.M.E BOARD DISCUSSED. Member Turner advised that a request has been received for an appointment of an Edina resident to the H.O.M.E. Advisory Cormnittee which is a program of SHHSC. that a member of the SHHSC Board serve as liaison to the H.O.M.E. Board. It was informally agreed that Member Turner will check with SHHSC Board to see if this is feasible and report back to the Council. Member Richards suggested FEASIBILITY REPORT ON ROAD AND LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS APPROVED; HEARING DATE SET. City Engineer Fran Hoffman presented a Feasibility Report for construction of various road improvements and lighting improvements and recommended that a hearing date be set of March 3, 1986. Member Turner offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON STREET IMPROVEMENT NOS. P-BA-269, P-BA-270, P-BA-271 AND ON ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT NOS. P-L-27 AND P-L-28 1. to the feasibility of the proposed improvements described in the form of Notice of Public Hearing set forth below, and as to the estimated cost of such improve- ments, said report is hereby approved and directed to be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. This Council shall meet on Monday, March 3, 1986, at 7:OO p.m. in the Edina City Hall, to consider in'public hearing the views of all persons interested in said improvements. 3. place and purpose of said meeting to be published in the official newspaper once a week for two successive weeks, the second of which publication is to be not less than three days from the date of said meeting, and to mail notice to all affected properties in substantially the following form: The City Engineer, having submitted to the Council a preliminary report as The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of the time, (Official Publication) CITY OF EDINA 4801 W. 50TH STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PERMANENT STREET SURFACING WITH CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENT NO. P-BA-269 (York Ave . ) S .A.P. 120-020-17 IMPROVEMENT NO. P-BA-270 (W. 76th St.) S.A.P. 120-136-04 IMPROVEMENT NO. P-BA-271 (Edinborough Way) IMPROVEMENT NO. P-L-27 (Chowen Ave.) IMPROVEMENT NO. P-L-28 (W. Sunnyslope Rd.) The Edina City Council will meet at the Edina City Hall on Monday, March 3, 1986, at 7:OO p.m., to consider the following proposed improvements to be constructed under the authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429. The approximate cost of said improvements are estimated by the City as set forth below: A. YORK AVENUE - W. 76th Street to W. 78th Street ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTING LOCATION ESTIMATED COST Permanent Street Surfacing with Concrete Curb & Gutter IMPROVEMENT NO. P-BA-269 $617,199.59 2/24/86 88 LOCATION ESTIMATED COST B. WEST 76TH STREET - Xerxes Avenue to Edinborough Way Permanent Street Surfacing with Concrete Curb & Gutter . IMPROVEMENT NO. P-BA-270 $158,425.75 C. "EDINBOROUGH WAY - W. 76th Street to York Avenue Permanent Street Surfacing with Concrete Curb & Gutter IMPROVEELENT NO. P-BA-271 $208,103.52 D. 6100 BLOCK - CHOWEN AVENUE . Ornamental Street LIghting .IMPROVEMENT NO. P-L-27 $799.53 E. 4800 BLOCK - WEST SUNNYSLOPE ROAD Ornamental Street Lighting' IMPROVEMENT NO. P-L-28 $777.92 The area proposed to be assessed for a portion or all of the proposed costs of the proposed improvements includes: under IMPROYEMENT NO. P-BA-269; Lot I, Block 1, Al Johnson Add'n; Lot 1, Block 1, Paul Klodt First Add'n; Lots 1 thru 11, Block 1, Edinborough Add'n: under IMFROVENENT NO. P-BA-270; Lots 1 thru 11, Edinborough Add'n; Lot 1, Block 1, Al Johnson Add'n; Lot 1, Block 1, Paul Klodt First Add'n; Lot 1, Block 1, Meadow Lane I1 Add'n; Lot 5, Block 1, Lyndale Builders Add'n; Lot 1, Block 1, Yorkdale Townhomes of Edina; and Lot 1, Block 1, Ebenezer Society 1st Add'n: under IMPROVEMENT NO. P-BA-271; Lots 1 thru 11, Edinborough Add'n: under IMPROVEMENT NO. P-L-27; Lot 17, 18, Block 2, Lot 5, 6, Block 3, Edina Bel-Air 5th Division: under IMPROVEMENT NO. P-L-28; Lot 9, 10, Block 1, Lot 10, 11, Block 6, Sunnyslope Section Country Club District. Marcella M. Daehn, City Clerk Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Kelly. Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. CLUB LIQUOR LICENSE EXTENTIONS TO JULY 1 APPROVED. Mr. Rosland advised that, in order to comply with State Statute which requires that On Sale Wine and On Sale Liquor Licenses must have the same expiration date, the liquor licenses for Edina and Interlachen Country Clubs must be extended to July 1 and thereafter would renew annually on that date with all On Sale Wine Licenses. Applications for the extention have been received and approved by staff and are recommended for Council's approval and forwarding to the State for their approval. Notion of Member Kelly was seconded by Ifember Turner to approve the liquor licenses extention to July 1, 1986 for Edina and Interlachen Country Clubs. Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. I .ON-SALE WINE LICENSE APPROVED FOR GOOD EARTH RESTAURANT. Mr. Rosland advised that the on-sale wine license application for the Good Earth Restaurant has been investigated by the Police, Health and Planning Departments and that issuance of an on-sale wine licenses is recommended conditioned upon approval by the State of Minnesota. issuance of an on-sale wine license to the Good Earth Restaurant. Motion for . I approval was seconded by Member Turner. No comment being heard, lfember Kelly made a motion to approve the Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. CHARGE TO MANAGEMENT AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVED ; MEMBERSHIP DISCUSSED. Member ~~ ~ Turner said that the draft charge to the Management Audit Codttee which had been drafted by Member Bredesen was mailed to the Council Members and that she would recommend formal adoption thereof. Member Turner then made a motion for approval of the Charge to the Management Audit Committee as presented. Motion was seconded by Member Kelly. Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. Member Turner reported that with the help of all the Council Members she has been able to recruit six of the eight members of the Committee as agreed upon and that she expected to hear from the other two shortly, including a commitment for the Chair. STATUS REPORT FOR ON-SALE WINE LICENSE APPLICATIONS. staff is still working on several On-sale Wine License applications. Richards advised that he has received some inquiries as to whether or not the City's process for issuance of On-sale Wine'Licenses is functioning the way the Council intended it to function. with all individuals involved in the licensing procedure, e.g. staff, applicants and others from the private sector, to hear what they have to say about the Mr. Rosland reported that Member He suggested that the Council Members meet 2/24/86 89 process so that the Council can consider to what extent it should be modified or reaffirmed. Chief Craig Swanson commented that the process as now in place is very comprehensive and that the investigation and gathering of information, particularly financial data, is frustrating, but that if modified the City would be giving up some of the comprehensiveness of the process. He cautioned that an open discussion about a process that staff may have employed relating to a particular business could not be discussed because of the Data Privacy laws. Member Kelly asked if the amount of staff time involved in processing the appli- cations is being covered by the investigative fee.. After some discussion, Member Richards made a motion that the Council meet informally with all individuals who are involved in the on-sale wine licensing brocess to review current procedures. Motion was seconded by Member Turner. Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. WINE LICENSE FOR CITY FACILITIES CONSIDERED. of wine licenses for City facilities, particularly the newly expanded Braemar Club House and Edinborough Park, has been discussed and staff has identified the following alternatives to consider: 1) Restaurant service to the public, 2) Private parties, 3) Temporary licenses for charitable organizations, and 4) Special legis- lation. method of service complies with the City ordinance and Statute and they provided table service for at least 25 individuals. Wine could be served at private parties whose sponsors have leased space at Braemar or Edinborough provided the wine is not sold but given away, and the City could require that the wine be purchased from the.City. The .City may issue a temporary license (three-day maximum) to certain charitable organizations who lease space at Braemar or Edinborough for a social event. Mr. Rosland said that the fourth alternative regarding special legislation would not be feasible this year. recommend working with alternatives regarding private parties and temporary licenses for this summer to see what the demand is and then review the procedures in the Fall. Nr. Rosland pointed out that some changes must be made in the City ordinances relating to park uses to allowwine sales in parks and in the City ordinance re- lating to wine sales to allow wine service and consumption in the Club House. After considerable discussion by the Council Member Kelly made a motion to approve the serving of wine at Braemar Club House in compliance with City ordinances and State Stature. Mr. Rosland explained that the issue Braemar and Edinborough would be eligible for wine licenses if their Under this alternative, wine may be sold to individuals attending the event. After considering the alternatives, staff would Motion was seconded by Member Richards. Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner . Nays: Courtney Motion carried. SCHOLARSHIPS APPROVED FOR ART CENTER. Edina Art Center Committee for Council approval of annual scholarships to be given to students from the Junior and Senior High Schools. The funds would be provided from the proceeds of the annual Juried Member's Show and the purpose would be to encourage students to find new; creative and imaginative ways of expressing ideas and to indoctrinate young artists into the regimen of the professional art world. The Committee feels that both the Center and the City would benefit by increased public support for the Center, increased monetary support from the show sponsors and increased exposure in our schools and community thus increasing class enroll- ment and membirship. the granting of scholarships by the Edina Art Center, limited to three classes at the Center in connection with the Juried Show. Motion was seconded by Member Turner. Member Kelly presented the request of the After some discussion, Member Kelly made a motion to approve Ayes: Kelly, Turner, Courtney Nays: Richards Motion carried. 1988 CENTENNIAL DISCUSSED. asked for the total number of households in the City and also possible locations where banners could be hung in connection with their planning for the Centennial celebration ih 1988. households in the City and that with regard to locations for banners he would convey that information to Member Kelly before the Eommittee's next meeting. Member Kelly said-that the Centennial Committee has Mr. Hoffman responded that there are approximately 19,000 I FUNDING FOR EDINBOROUGH PARK QUESTIONED. 1986 Park Board Minutes with reference to the source of funding for the Edin- borough Park and asked for a clarification. Mr. Rosland said that construction of the park would be paid from tax increment district funds. operating the park will come from these sources: 1) interest from a dedicated fund, 2) fees collected ($15.00 per month/unit from the elderly housing, $5.00 per month/unit from the town homes and condominiums, $0.21 per s.f. from the office building), 3) park user fees and charges. Member Kelly asked that this be conveyed to Bob Christenson who had raised the question at the Park Board meeting. Member Kelly referred to the January 14, The funds for 2/24/86 90 DIPACT OF FISCAL DISPARITIES LEGISLATION AND GOVERNOR'S BILL DISCUSSED. Turner asked what the impact of Rep. Schreiber's bill on fiscal disparities would be for the City of Edina, what the Nunicipal Legislative Caucus is doing Mr. Rosland replied that the Schreiber bill would have a great impact on the City and that the MLC will represent the City in opposing the legislation. He suggested that the Council Members may wish to contact our legislators re- garding this. by the next meeting and would report back to the Council. Governor Perpich's recommended budget cuts, he is proposing to cut local government aid by 8.1% and the homestead credit by 8.7%. be an approximate $45,000 cut in LGA and approximately $100,000 in homestead credits. stead credit and to keep the current status of LGA. Member .in response and what the Council Members should do to voice our concerns. He said he would have more information as to the MLC position With regard to For Edina this would Mr. Rosland added that he has been lobbying for no cuts in the home- No formal action was taken. WOODDALE PARK CONSTRUCTION DISCUSSED. Member Turner'asked for the status of construction of Wooddale Park so that she could respond to citizen's questions. Mr. Rosland said that design plans are being worked on and bids will be taken within a few months. Mr. Hoffman explained that the improvement of West 50th ' Street would be constructed in two phases and that Wooddale Park is scheduled separately but that West 50th Street and Wooddale Park would be bid as a package. He added that a public hearing can be scheduled as soon as plans are finalized. Construction will begin on both projects this summer. No formal action was taken. WOODHAVEN PROJECT DISCUSSED. Member Turner also asked for the status of the Woodhaven elderly project . preliminary commitment from HUD and it is expected that he will request final approval within the next month or two. Mr . Hughes replied that the developer has received No formal action was taken. RENTAL PROPERTY AT 5105 TEST 49TH STREET DISCUSSED. Member Turner asked if there were any new developments regarding the complaints of neighbors against the residents of the rental property at 5105 West 48th Street. Mr. Hughes said the only new information were the copies of letters exchanged between the neighbors and the landlord. No action was taken. FACILITATOR TO 3EET WITH COUNCIL FOR PRE-WORKSHOP INTERVIEWS. Mr . Rosland advised that Barbara Arney, facilitator for the Council Workshop on the role of the Council, would like to meet with each Council Member individually prior to the Workshop on March 15. An interview schedule will be set up for the Council to meet with her prior to the March 3, 1986 Council Meeting and the Council will be so notified. No formal action was taken. CLAIMS PAID. of the following claims as per Pre-List dated 2/24/86: General Fund $248,233.93, 'Art Center $4,020.12, Swimming Pool Fund $3,248.77, Golf Course Fund $230,665.99, Recreation Center Fund $11 , 165.73 , Gun Range Fund $1 , 889.42 , Utility Fund $51,524.98, Liquor Dispensary Fund $90,044.08, Construction Fund $52,983..07, Total $666,766.09; and for confirmation of payment of the following claims dated 1/31/86: General Fund $73,228.77, Park Fund $3,190.32, Art Center $263.30, Golf Course Fund $10,708.77, Recreation Center Fund $8,963.65, Utility Fund $5,382.52, Liquor Dispensary Fund $162,331.49, Total $264,068.82. Motion of Member Turner was seconded by Member Kelly for payment ~ Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. There being no further business on the Council Agenda, the meeting was declared adjourned by Mayor Courtney at 9:40 p.m. City Clerk