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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19860519_regularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL MAY 19, 1986 139 . I: m a Answering rollcall were Members'Kelly, Richards, Turner and Mayor Courtney. RESPECT FOR LAW WEEK PROCLAIMED. WHEREAS, crime and its effect upon the lives and property of our citizens is of utmost concern, and the continued efforts of our local government, citizens' organizations and individuals to curb this problem is greatly appreciated, and WHEREAS, the problems of crime touch and affect all segments of our society, . and can undermine and erode the moral and economic strengths of our communities and their citizens if unabated, and ' WHEREAS, public awareness and determination to maintain the faith in the preservation of law and order and the appreciation of the importance of law enf.orcement officers and their role in preserving social order in a democracy is everyone.'s responsibility, and WHEREAS, Optimist clubs and their members continue to sponsor and support programs aimed at combating crime and disrespect for law through year-round efforts ; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, C. Wayne Courtney, Mayor of the City of Edina, proclaim the week of May 22-28, 1986 as: RESPECT FOR LAW WEEK and ask all citizens of the City of Edina to join with the Optimists in carrying the message of respect for law to other citizens, and by example, exercise responsible citizenship. PROCLAIMED at the City of Edina, this 19th day of May, 1986. Mayor Courtney read the following proclamation: "RESPECT FOR LAW WEEK" PROCLAMATION EDINA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC TEAMS COMMENDED. Resolutions of commendation for the following Edina High School athletic teams were unanimously adopted: Girls' Tennis Team, Boys' Swim Team, Girls' Swim Team,'Girls' Cross Country Running Team, Boys' Cross Country Running Team, Boys' Gymnastics Team, Girls' Gymnastics Team, Hockey Team and Wrestling Team. PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL NOT GRANTED FOR DAHLE REPLAT OF WARDEN ACRES. Planner Craig Larsen presented the request for preliminary plat approval for Dahle Replat of Warden Acres, generally located south of Grove Street and west of Garden Avenue. (shown as Lot 2 on the proposed plat) would retain one lot for the existing dwelling and create two new outlots for future development and replatted when the anticipated east-west street of Oak Lane is constructed. that at its meeting of April 21, 1986 the Council had referred this matter back to the Community Development and Planning Commission to get their input as to sizes and suitability of the lots along the extention of Oak Lane. At its meeting of April 30th, the Planning Commission considered the following. the entire south frontage of the extension of Oak Lane is replatted at one tdw- it would be possible to plat eight conforming 75 foot lots. On the north Gkreet frontage with a combination of properties it would be possible to create three 75 foot lots and one 80 foot lot. approval of the subdivision modified as follows: 1) that the lots for the exist- ing dwelling and the new lot be approved at 72.8 feet in width each, and 2) that Outlot A and B be combined as a single outlot and be considered with the remaining property to the west when and if Oak Lane is extended. reasoned that lots of approximately 73 feet in width seem more appropriate and compatible than a single lot of 145 feet in width. Thomas Kafka, 5506 Benton Avenue, commented that if the south frontage of extended Oak Lane is platted with 75 foot lots they would not be compatible with the lots on Benton Avenue which they abut. Mr. Larsen responded that the graphic showing eight 75 foot lots is conceptual and in no way to recommend a plat. Speaking in opposition to the proposed plat were Richard Andron, owner of 5808 Garden Avenue and Jim Breitenbucher, 5424 Grove Street, who referred to the petition opposing the subdivision and Commented that it was signed by virtually the entire neighbor- hood bordering the subject property. Tory Dahle, proponent, commented that most of the lots in the neighborhood average 75 foot in width, except for a few newly developed lots north of Grove Street. He added that the subject property is a larger lot with an existing older dwelling which he plans to renovate; that the property is short only two feet plus in meeting the ordinance require- ments, and that it is the missing link for the extention of Oak Lane. Member Turner commented that she saw no unique circumstances to justify less than the ordinance requirements of 75 foot lot widths and that in terms of consis- tency with the neighborhood, while the 145 foot lot is larger than the proposed new lots, she felt that a width of 72.8 foot is too small and would be substand- ard. Member Turner then made a motion to deny preliminary plat approval. Motion was seconded by Member Richards. The proposed subdivision would create one new buildable lot, Mr. Larsen recalled If The Planning Commission recommended The Commission Member Kelly commented that she would 5/19/86 support the staff recommendation for approval. Rollcall : Ayes: Richards, Turner Nays: Kelly, Courtney Motion failed. Member Kelly then made a motion for preliminary plat approval for the Dahle Replat of Warden Acres. Motion was seconded by Mayor Courtney. Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Courtney Nays: Richards, Turner Motion failed. Mr. Rosland commented that he would check with the City Attorney but that he felt the action taken by the Council precluded the proposed plat to be brought back to the Council for a period of one year. FINAL PLAT APPROVED FOR VALLEY VIEW HEIGHTS 3RD ADDITION. Mr. Larsen advised that the subject property is located adjacent to the Crosstown Highway 62 and north of Valley View Road. plat approval to Valley View 2nd Addition and following the recording of the plat it was discovered that there was a problem with the Hennepin County right of way fence abutting the property. . Negotiations between the property owner and the County have resulted in an agreement whereby the County has agreed to move the right of way fence. the southerly property line of the plat, whereby the rear of the lots will be reduced from 3 to 6 feet in depth. Mr. Larsen pointed out that the lots con- tinue to be conforming and that staff considers this a technical change and would recommend approval with waiver of Second Reading. heard, Member Turner introduced the following resolution and moved its adopt- ion, with waiver of Second Reading: RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL In November of 1984 the Council granted final The agreement also calls for a minor adjustment to No objections being FOR VALLEY VIEW HEIGHTS 3RD ADDITION BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that that certain plat entitled "VALLEY VIEW HEIGHTS 3fi ADDITION", platted by Kent P. Swanson and Sharon J. Swanson, husband and wife, and Marvin D. Bullock and Barbara A. Bullock, husband and wife, and presented at the regular meeting of the City Council of May 19, 1986, be and is hereby granted final plat approval. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Richards. Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. REQUEST FOR ZONING CHANGE FROM R-1 TO PRD-2 (ROBERT HANSEN) REFERRED BACK TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMISSION. for a zoning change from R-1 Single Family Dwelling District to PRD-2 Planned Residence District for property generally located north of the Crosstown High- way and east and north of Vernon Court. ~ and measures approximately 220 feet by 680 feet and is 138,900 square feet in area. The parcel is zoned R-1, but is shown on the Comprehensive Plan as suit- able for low density attached residential at up to six units per acre. south of the property is the Crosstown Highway. Hill) borders most of the northerly property line. of the site there is one single family home and two 5-unit townhouse projects. Directly to the east is a 36,000 square foot parcel owned by the Masonic Temple. Further east are the doubles along Gleason Court and the single family homes on Arctic Way. Mr. Farsen pointed out 'that the topography of the subject property is rather difficult, the first portion of the site is flat and the remainder is the beginning of Krahl Hill and is quite steep. a'rezoning of the property to PRD-2to allow for the development of 16 townhouse units evenly divided among four buildings. structures, with basement and an attached two car garage. buildings would provide units of approximately 2,600 square feet of living area and the two westerly buildings would contain nearly 3,000 square feet. materials would be primarily brick with some wood accents. that the rezoning request has been heard by the Community Development and Plan- ning Commission twice. varied from 6 feet at the cul-de-sac to 25 feet for portions of the most west- erly building. most westerly buildisg provided a 25 foot rear yard where 35 feet is required. The first plan was rejected by the Planning Commission on April 2, 1986. proponent returned to the Planning Commission on April 30, 1986 with a slightly modified plan. The second plan maintained the front yard setback averaging approximately 15 feet, increasing the setback at the cul-de-sac from 6 feet to 10 feet and increasing the rear setback for the most westerly building from 25 feet to 29 feet. Again, the Planning Commission voted to deny the request Mr. Larsen presented the request The subject property is undeveloped Directly City owned open space (Krahl North of the westerly portion The proponent is requesting All units are proposed as 2 story The two easterly Exterior Mr. Larsen stated The first proposal showed front street setbacks which The PRD-.2 zone requires a front street setback of 35 feet. The The 5 119 186 141 I: m a for the reason that the setback variances requested were too great and that something could be designed for the site that would meet the setback require- ments. Mr. Larsen explained that since the second plan was rejected by the Planning Commission the proponent has now opted to make modifications to the plan and proceed directly to the Council. The major change in the modified plan is the increased front street setback. The setback has been increased from 15 feet to 25 feet where 35 feet is required. The setback from the cul- de-sac has been increased from 6 feet to 10 feet where 35 feet is also required. Other setbacks, unit sizes and design remain unchanged from those reviewed by the Planning Commission. In the initial staff report, it was suggested that some reduction in the required setbacks may be warranted due to the shape of the property and the presence of steep slopes. The plan now presented to the Council provides the suggested front street setback but does not provide the suggested setback from the cul-de-sac or from the rear property line for the most westerly building. revision to the site plan does address staff's most serious criticism of the plan, the front street setback, large setback variances still exist. In order to remove the variances it would be necessary to give up the rear yards and/or redesign with smaller units. Mr. Larsen stated that Robert Hansen, proponent, and David Darrell, architect, were present to speak'on the proposed develop- ment. Mr. Darrell stated that the plan now presented complies with the set- back requirements except for one point at the rear property line because the westerly building is not sited parallel to the property line. graphics of the room plans and pointed out the amenities of the units. Mary Murphy, President of Viking Hills Homeowners Association, asked the distance between the buildings, and the square footage of the units. Carolyn Terwilli- ger, 6705 Vernon Avenue, asked what would happen to the trees behind the buildings. Mr. Hansen reponded that there is 20 feet between the buildings; that the larger units will contain 1,870 square feet with an alternative 749 square feet on the 2nd floor and that the smaller units will contain 1,596 square feet; and that some of the trees will be'removed.and possibly transplanted. the adjacent area would like to see single family homes-or doubles built rather than multiple units. partner in the project being developed to the North and said he was concerned about the open area behind the proposed project. there would be grass area for approximately 25-30 feet behind the buildings but beyond that it would revert to a natural area. could not support the proposed development for a number of reasons: 1) he does not favor a process where it comes to the Council contrary to the Planning Commission's recommendation without a satisfactory response to the questions raised by the Planning Commission, 2) that it is an over use of the site, and 3) the variances requested are too great. Member Kelly agreed with the reasons given by Member Richards. Member Turner said she could not support the proposed development because the variances requested are too great but that she did feel that low density attached residential units was suitable for the site as shown in the Comprehensive Plan. motton to refer the matter back to the Community Development and Planning Commission to allow the proponent to revise the plans for the site. was seconded by Member Turner. Mr. Larsen concluded that although the most recent He showed Mary Murphy stated that the owners of single family homes in Paul Elmer, 6103 Arctic Way, stated that he was a Mr. Darrell responded that Member Richards stated he Member Richards then made a Motion Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. BID AWARDED FOR UPGRADED RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM. Mr. Rosland presented tabulation of bids for an upgraded communications system as follows: General Communications (General Electric base stations and General Cormnunications (General Electric base stations and Motorola Communications & Electronics, Inc.' (Motorola base Kustom Electronics console) $183,233.00 Com Center console) 193,233.00 stat'ions and Motorola console 209,799.00 Craig Swanson, Chief of Police, explained his.recommendation for award of bid to Motorola Communications, Inc., pointing out that General Communications submitted a bid with a major non-compliant component. The recommendation relates to the question of filtering which is a critial element, to the ability for cross channel patching, and flexibilityfor future use. Member Richards raised questions as to why the present system is inadequate and what process was used to design the specifications. Mr. Swanson explained that the present system is becoming very fragile, is problem ridden, requires high maintenance and is narrow in scope because it is technology from 1969. Specifications were designed upon a decision that the new system should be capable for all departments of City government and upon analysis of the City's communication needs and its role in public safety with all of Hennepin County. Member Turner's motion for award of bid to recommended bidder, Motorola Communications & Electronics, Inc. at $209,799.00, was seconded by Member Kelly. 5 119186 Ayes: Kelly, Turner, Courtney Nays : Richards Motion carried. Tabulation of bids for tower, antennas, coax cable and installation were: Motorola Communications & Electronics $46,068.00 Valmont Electrical Products 36,173 .OO Motion of Member Kelly was seconded by Member Turner for award of bid to recommended low bidder, Valmont Electrical Products at $36,173.00. Ayes: Kelly, Turner, Courtney Nays: Richards Motion carried. Mr. Swanson noted that the tower would be a single pole tower 100 feet in height. BID AWARDED FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS YORK AVENUE & EDINBOROUGH BA-269, BA-270 AND BA-271 (CONTRACT 1186-2). Mr. Rosland presented tabulation of bids for Permafient Street Surfacing, Concrete Curb and Gutter and Sidewalk Improvement Nos. BA-269, BA-270 and BA-271 for York Avenue and Edinborough as follows: I Bidder Section I Section I1 Section I11 Total McMamara Contracting Co., Inc. $382,288.21 $ 95,231.15 .$192,518.48 $670,037.84 Bury & Carlson, Inc. 387,917.87 92,541.82 197,561.09 678,020.78 C. S. McCrossan 377,206.02 99,281.15 201,726.16 678,213.33 Valley Paving Co. 389,375.57 96,136.32 201,211.56 686,723.45 Hardrives, Inc. Northwest Asphalt Motion of Member Kelly was seconded by Member Turner for award of bid to recom- mended low bidder, McMamara Contracting Company, Inc., at $670,037.84. Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. , 388,108.05 106,261.55 214,484.80 708,854.40 Alexander Construction 411,761.84 103,385.36 204,243.52 719,390.72 - 416,151.00 109,764;07 205,652.21 731,567.28 . BID AWARDED FOR PLOWS/WINGS FOR DUMP TRUCKS. of bids for two plows and wings for dump trucks showing LaHass Manufacturing and Sales at $11,520.00 and Little Falls Machine at $12,326.00. was seconded by Member Turner for award of bid to recommended low bidder, LaHass Manufacturing and Sales, at $11,520.00. Mr. Rosland presented tabulation Motion of Member Kelly Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. BID A'NARDED FOR TRAFFIC SIGNS. traffic signs supplies showing Earl F. Anderson & Associates at $6,259.23, Newmann Signs at $6,919.50, Decker Supply $7,722.85, M. R. Sign Company at $8,196.64 and Gopher Sign Company at $9,514.46. seconded by Member Richards for award of bid to recommended low bidder, Earl F. .Anderson iS Associates, at $6,259.23. Mr. Rosland presented tabulation of bids for Motion of Member Turner was kin.: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney IJloLxm carried. BID AWARDED FOR MILL POND WEED HARVESTING. Midwest Aqua Care for Mill Pond weed removal at $9,088.00 noting that the quote is approximately $100.00 less than last year. contributes $1,500.00 and the balance is assessed to adjacent property owners. Motion of Member Turner was seconded by Member Kelly for award of bid to Midwest Aqua Care at $9,088.00. Mr. Rosland presented quote of As in previous years the City Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF 5/13/86 APPROVED. Noting that there were no requests for Council approval or denial, Member Richards made a motion to approve the Traffic Safety Committee Minutes of May 13, 1986, acknowledging Section C. Motion was seconded by Member Turner. Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. PARK BOARD RECOMMENDATION PRESENTED REGARDING BRAEU SPORTS COMPLEX. Joan Lonsbury, Chair of the Edina Park Board, informed the Council that at its meeting of May 13, 1986 the Park Board moved unanimously to recommend Option C Concept (Plan 117 of the Proposal) for the proposed construction of a Braemar Sports Complex to include an Olympic ice arena, gymnastics facility and the remodeling of the existing pavilion for a multi-use facility. names of the Braemar Sports Complex Committee who have been working for six months to prepare a report for the Park Board and the Council on the proposed project and introduced Ed Howat, Chair of the Committee. Mr. Howat reviewed the Committee's report, summarized as follows. evaluate the needs and uses of the Braemar Arena and Pavilion Complex and to Mrs. Lonsbury then read the The Committee was formed to 5 I19 1 86 143 m a survey the community needs and usestwith the goal of providing something for the kids of Edina. (would still leave the Edina Gymnastics Association (EGA) without a home); Plan B - convert the pavilion to a gymnastics facility and build another ice facilityLadjoin,ing the pavilion, eventually building a third rink with a natural sheet of ice to the South; Plan C - build a new gymnastics facility and an Olympic size rink to the South of the Arena. by the Park Board for several reasons. It will solve the major problem of finding a home for the EGA, will provide more ice for team practice thus eliminating the need to purchase ice time from other facilities, the gymnastics facility can be used by all athletes for conditioning and weight training, and the Olympic rink could attract teams from around the country to help support the financial burdens of the rink and could even attract the U.S. Olympic Team. Mr. Howat pointed out that geographically Edina fits in the middle of the country and has easy access by airport and freeway. Costs for the three.plans are estimated at: Plan A - $240,000, Plan B - $1,200,000 and Plan C - $3,500,000. The Committee feels that with interest rates lower, inflation lower coupled with the broad base of support for this project that now is the time to move forward and develop this project to its potential. Mr. Howat said that the Committee has looked at three funding alternatives: gross revenue bonds, net revenue bonds and general obligation bonds. Fund raising activities to augment the support of the facility was also considered. Anticipated growth of the community in the future is expected to support the proposed facility as elementary school enrollment is projected to be up with the number of 1 to 5 year olds growing rapidly. The Edina Hockey Program projects that by 1991 there will be around 1,200 players compared to 800 last year. 1990 from the current 500, but at present have no room for further growth as they lack a proper facility. School need for more educational space will limit the space allocated for recreational activities. Dick Maguire, President of EGA, also spoke in support of the proposed project. issues were raised by the Council Members: 1) financing of the project, 2) will the facility operate at maximum usage, 3) additional costs related to roadways, parking and site improvement, 4) Edina facility or regional facility, and 5) School Board and Community Center Board input. Mr. Howat stated the Committee would like some commitment from the Council to keep working towards their goal of putting the facility together and because the EGA has the most need would like to have the project done sometime in 1987. Regarding costs associated with taking the next step, Mr. Howat said that up to this point the Edina Hockey Association and the EGA have funded the costs of developing the site plans and would continue doing this as much as possible but would like the support of the Council so that the architect can continue developing more specific plans and cost estimates so the financial alternatives can be explored. It was generally agreed by the Council that the Committee should proceed-with gathering information both in terms of more specific plans and working with staff in developing information on the funding for the project and to report back to the Council the latter part of June if possible. ON SALE BEER LICENSE APPROVED FOR ST. LOUIS RIB COMPANY (3936 WEST 50TH STREET). Mr. Rosland advised that an application for an On Sale Beer License for St. Louis Rib Company, 3936 West 50th Street, has been investigated by the Police and Health Departments and that issuance of an On Sale Beer License is recom- mended. Residential property owners within 500 feet of the location have been notified and no comment or objection.has been received.. No objectinns being heard, Member Kelly's motion was seconded by Member Turner to approve issuance of an On Sale Beer License to St. Louis Rib Company. Three schemes were developed: Plan A - remodel the pavilion Plan C is the option recommended The EGA projects 850 participants by . Discussion followed and these No formal action was taken. . Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Mot ion carried. WINE LICENSING PROCEDURE DISCUSSED. Mr. Rosland recalled that at a special meeting on April 28, 1986 the Council reviewed the wine licensing procedure and asked for specifics regarding the difference between the State's and the City's application forms. Alternatives which would speed up the process have also been discussed by staff. Craig Swanson, Chief of Police, then identified the differences as follows: General - 1) The Edina application forms request all items included in the State of Minnesota, "Application for City On-sale Wine License", 2) The Edina application requests items in greater detail than the State of Minnesota application, and 3) The Edina application requests verificable documentation for the background and financial investigation of the applicant. which are additional information required by the Edina form. making the process faster and to reduce the costs to the City during the investi- gative process, it was noted that the greatest delay factor has been the collection of financial documentation and the subsequent time for assembly and analysis thereof. Mr. Swanson stated that, in his opinion, the entire Edina application process is important for new or relatively new restaurants in the City. the documentation and analysis of the information for well-established restaurants He then pointed out the specifics in the Edina form Part I and I1 With regard to However, 5 /19 /86 144 could be shifted to the private sector. applicant, reduce the time factors, simplify the police review and save associated costs. A potential criticism of such a process would be the suggestion of a double standard but could be defended by the track record a well-established restaurant would have established. could be made about a business and its longevity. the following requirements could be established for a licensed restaurant, licensed for the service of 3.2 beer, which has been operating for five years or more : This would speed the process for the Additionally, positive financial assumptions Mr. Swanson submitted that - Completion and submission of the Edina application forms. - Affidavit from a CPA stating: A review and/or audit has been conducted within the past 12 months. The result of this review and/or audit includes those items specified as attachments to Part I and Part I1 of the Edina application. The result of this review/and or audit complies with all of the laws of the State of Minnesota governing the taxation and sale of intoxicating liquor; the rules and regulations promulgated by the Liquor Control Commissioner, and all ordinances of the City of Edina. The Police Department then would be left with the character or background investi- gation related to the applicants as opposed to the business which could be done in a relatively short period of time. procedures and the alternatives suggested to shorten the process. Council's direction to staff in developing the licensing procedure had been to do'a thorough investigation, it was generally felt that the process is too strict, that the burden of compliance with State laws and City ordinances should be put on the applicant and that the information requested in the State form would be sufficient. Nr. Rosland suggested that he and Mr. Swanson would work on a modified wine licensing process that would respond to the comments made by the Council and would bring that back to the meeting of June 2, 1986. No formal action was taken. The Council members then discussed the Though the . 1-494 CORRIDOR STUDY REPORT GIVEN. City has been asked to enter into an agreement with theMetropolitan Council Fran Hoffman, Engineer, explained that the for the 1-494 Corridor Study which agreement identifys the participants, the cost estimates of the study and how and when the City's share of $15,000 would be paid. execute the agreement for the Corridor Study. the following resolution and moved adoption: BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Council that it hereby directs and authorizes the Mayor and Manager to execute the "Agreement for 1-494 Corridor Study" between.the Metropolitan Council and the City. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Turner. I Staff would recommend that the mayor and manager be authorized to Member Kelly then introduced RESOLUTION Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Resalution adopted. MexLc-.. Turner stated that Mr. Hoffman and she are the Edina representatives on the Project Management Team (PMT) and that one meeting of the PMT was -held I on April 30 at which time the rationale for the study was discussed and a meeting schedule (last Wednesday of the month) was established. It.was agreed that each participant should designate an alternate who would be current as much as possible on the study and would be authorized to speak and vote. Following discussion, Member Turner's motion was seconded by Member Richards that the manager be directed to appoint a staff person as alternate by next week. Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. . Member Turner commented that she and Mr. Hoffman would report to the Council each month regarding the PKC's progress so that they could get input from the Council which then could be reflected in future meetings of the PMT. Craig Larsen, Planner, then reported that a sub-committee is attempting to assign land uses and intensities in the study area. crucial to the outcome of the study and the land use issue should be reviewed by the Council so that direction can be given to the sub-committee. Mr. Larsen pointed out that the Edina Zoning Ordinance allows floor area ratios (FAR'S) of 0.5 for most office and commercial property in the study area. Eden Prairie and Minnetonka have similar development limitations. allows much more intense development and has indicated they intend to use an average FAR of 1.65 for purposes of the study. volumes in excess of the capacity of 1-494 it may be necessary to limit land use intensity to achieve an acceptable traffic flow. Transit, additional or larger collector streets, ridesharing, etc. may also be part of the solution. Three possible approaches to the study are: 1) use existing zoning ordinance maximum FAR'S for projections, 2) increase some of the City's Traffic Assign- ment Zones (TAZ) which may in the future be used as a tool to limit land use I These decisions will be Bloomington's ordinance If the study shows traffic 5/19/86 145 m a intensity, and 3) individual cities could supply land uses for parcels in the study area with the Metropolitan Council or consultant assigning levels of intensity. Mr. Hoffman pointed out that MNDOT uses TAZ's in figuring out the design of highway systems with regard to number of lanes, interchanges, ecc. and that the TAZ's are a critical tool in metropolitan highway design. He suggested that the Council may want to consider increasing some. of our TAZ forecasts to allow greater flexibility in the future. on the possible approaches to the study, Member Kelly made a motion to support the first and second approaches as stated. Motion was seconded by Member Richards. Following discussion Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. Member Turner then outlined the process for selection of the consultant and the PMT's plans to keep the public informed on the progress of the 1-494 Corridor Study. (Member Kelly left the meeting at this point.) SANITARY SEhR RENOVATION FOR ARDEN-/BRUCE/50TH STREET APPROVED. explained that the sanitary sewer system on Bruce and Arden Avenue immediately south of West 50th Street is in need of substantial repair together with a section of the West 50th Street sanitary sewer east of Arden. been aware of a method of "internal" repair using a liner method and would recommend that this method be used on a test section of repair in Wooddale Park and if successful would recommend bids be taken for the remainder of the work. Estimated cost is approximately $150,000 broken down as follows: $67,000 for Bruce and Arden Avenues, $72,400 for West 50th Street and $10,600 for Wooddale Park. Funding would be from the utility fund with a re-ordering of the projects listed in the ten year capital plan. Lift station renovation projects would be moved to later years in order to fund these repairs. of Member Turner was seconded by Member Richards authorizing and directing a test section of repair be done by the "liner" method in Wooddale Park. Mr . Rosland Staff has Motion Ayes: Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. DEARBORN ADDITION/BLAKE WOODS ADDITION PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED UPON 100% PETITION. construction of sanitary sewer, watermain, storm sewer and grading/graveling for Dearborn and Blake Woods Additions. Said petition also requested that the entire cost be assessed against the property of such owners. Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. P-SS-375 at $21,009.05, proposed to be assessed against six lots in the Dearborn Addition and four lots in the Blake Woods Addition; Watermain Improvement No. P-WM-360 at $12,759.04, proposed to be assessed against six lots in the Dearborn Addition and three lots in the Blake Woods Addition; Storm Sewer Improvement No. P-St.S-180 at $18,670.06, proposed to be assessed against six lots in the Dearborn Addition and four lots in the Blake Woods Addition; Grading and Graveling Improvement No. P-C-144 at $10 , 341.80 , proposed to be assessed against six lots in the Dearborn Addition and four lots in the Blake Woods Addition. As recommended, Member Richards introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. SS-375, Mr. Hoffman stated that 100% petition has been received for Estimated costs are: STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. ST.S-180, WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT NO. WM-360 AND GWING AND GRAVELING IMPROVEMENT NO. P-C-144 BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, as follows: 1. It is hereby found and determined that a petition has been filed requesting the Council to construct Sanitary Sewer, Watermain, Storm Sewer and Grading and Graveling Improvements .in Dearborn Addition and Blake Woods Addition, and to assess the entire cost against the property of petitioners and that said petition has been signed by all owners of real property in Dearborn Addition and Blake Woods Addition. 2. The making of said improvement in accordance with said petition is hereby ordered pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.031 (3), (Session Laws of 1961, Chapter 525, Section 2). Said improvements are herey designated and shall be referred to in all subsequent proceedings as: SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. SS-375 STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. ST.S-180 WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT NO. WM-360 GRADING AND GRAVELING IMPROVEMENT NO. C-144. The entire cost of said improvements is hereby ordered to be assessed against the properties in Dearborn Addition and Blake Woods Addition. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Turner. Rollcall : Ayes: Richards, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. Member Richards then introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 5/19/86 146 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NO. ST.S-180, WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT NO. WM-360 AND FOR PROPOSED IMPROVEBENTS AND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. SS-375, STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT GRADING AND GRAVELING IMPROVEBENT NO. C-144 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA: 1. The plans and specifications for the proposed improvements set forth in the following Advertisement for Bids form, heretofore prepared by the City Engineer and now on file in the office of the City Clerk are hereby approved. 2. The Clerk shall cause to be published in the Edina Sun and Construction Bulletin the following notice of bids for improvements: (Official Publication) CITY OF EDINA -4801 W. 50TH STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA -- ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SANITARY SEIJER, WATERMAIN, STOR?A SEVER AND GRAVELING IMPROVEMENT NO.'S SS-375, WM-360, ST.S.-180, C-144 Contract a8 6-4-(E%G) BIDS. CLOSE HAY 29, 1986 SEALED BIDS will be received and opened in the Council Chambers in Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th Street at 11:OO A.M., Thursday, May 29, 1986. The Edina City Council will meet at 7:OO P.M., Monday, June 2, 1986 to consider said, bids. The following are approximate major quantities: 482 L/F, 8" Sanitary Sewer 300 L/F, 6" & lv' Watermain 421 L/F, 18", 15", 12" Storm Sewer 750 Tons, C1. 2 Gravel Bids shall be in a sealed envelope with a statement thereon showing the work covered by the bid. Edina, 4801 West 50th Street, Edina, Minnesota 55424, and may be mailed or submitted personally to the City Engineer. either through the mail or by personal submission, after the time set for receiving them may be returned unopened. Work must be done as described in plans and specifications on file in the office of the City Clerk. deposit of $25.00.(by check). Said deposit to be returned upon return of the plans and specifications with a bona fide bid. unless sealed and accompanied by bid bond or certified check payable to the City Clerk in the amount of at least ten (10) percent of all bids. plans mailed, enclose separate check for $5.00 payable to the City of'Edina for pxtage and handling. * Bids should be addressed to the City Engineer, City of B Bids received by the City Engineer, Plans and specifications are available for a No bids will be considered All BYORDER OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL. Marcella M..Daehn, City Clerk Motfon for adoption,of the resolution was seconded by Member Turner. Rollcall : Ayes: Richards, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. (Member Kelly returned to the meeting at this point.) LEAVE OF ABSENCE GRANTED FOR HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD MEMBER. advised that Mrs. Lois Wilder has requested a three months' leave of absence from serving on the Heritage Preservation Board because of health reasons. Member Turner's motion was seconded by Mayor Courtney to grant a three months' leave for Mrs. Lois Wilder from the Heritage Preservation Board. Mr. Rosland Ayes: Kelly, Turner, Courtney Nays : Richards Motion carried. Member Turner commented that the City has a policy for sick leave for employees and suggested that the Council consider looking at a policy for sick leave for volunteers who serve on advisory boards and commissions. No action was taken. ALTERNATIVES TO MASSAGE LICENSE ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS DISCUSSED. Mr. Rosland reported that he has been working with Sister Gefre on alternatives which would not waive the present ordinance requirements for massage parlors but that would permit her to continue her therapeutic massage business. possible solution would be to grant a temporary license at a reduced fee, follow the business closely and then request that she apply for a permanent One 5/19/86 business license a year later. He added that they are changing the name of 147' the business to Wellness Ministries because in addition to.therapeutic massage they are also working on diet and other related wellness areas. Member Turner commented that she did not approve of making a special dispensation for this business but that she would be open to amending the ordinance to adjust the fee based on the City's cost for investigating, processing a massage business license and enforcing the ordinance. should be equitable and should maintain the standards that were the intention when the ordinance was developed. of massage service were of benefit to the community she would support looking at amending the ordinance. Mr. Rosland stated that medical doctors are referring patients to them for treatment of stress, etc. and that his recommendation to Sister Gefre was to become associated with a medical doctor to meet the ordinance requirements which they are attempting to do. further discussion, Mr..Rosland said he would work with staff to draft an amendment to the ordinance that would respond to the the Council's comments. No action was taken. Any change in the ordinance requirements Member Kelly commented that if this type After HEARING DATE SET FOR FRANCE AVENUE. FINAL PLAN APPROVAL. As recommended, Member Turner's motion was seconded by Member Kelly setting June 2, 1986 as hearing , date for final plan approval for the France Avenue Improvement from West 49% Street to the.north City Limits. Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. CONCERN EXPRESSED ABOUT TEENAGE PARTIES. Member Kelly voiced her concern about the number of young teenagers who are participants in drinking parties. Chief Swanson said it is a phenomenon of this time of year and that the problem will probably intensify when the legal drinking age is raised to 21 years on September 1st. LETTERS FROM RESIDENTS APPRECIATED. Member Turner expressed her thanks for placing copies of letters of commendation from residents in the Council packets. BOND REFUNDING DISCUSSED. Mr. Rosland called the Council's attention to a letter from Springsted, Inc. suggesting that the City may wish to consider advance refunding of certain bond issues. standing obligations (the "refunded bonds") with new, lower interest rate obliga- tions (the "refunding bonds"). Peterson of Evenson-Dodge regarding possible refunding of the $12M bonds issued in 1985 and Mr. Peterson has estimated that the City could save approximately $500,000 in interest costs over the next 20 years.but that he felt after doing some researching that this was not the time to take on a refunding issue. Mr. Rosland stated that he understood that the Council's philosophy in the past has been not to double the number of outstanding bonds on the market. He asked that the Council reflect on this matter for discussion at a later date. No action was taken. No action was taken. Advance refunding is the replacement of out- He added that he has been working with Neil WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT NO. WM-306 CONNECTION CHARGE APPROVED FOR 6709 NORMANDALE ROAD (LOT 1, BLOCK 1, MALLARD MANOR SECOND ADDITION). Mr. Rosland advised that a written request has been received to levy the connection charge for watermain against the property at 6709 Normandale Road. following resolution and moved its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Council that it hereby authorizes the assess- ment of the connection charge for Watermain Improvement No. 306 in the amount of $2,357.90 to be levied against Lot 1, except Highway, Block 1, MALLARD MANOR SECOND ADDITION 'over a six year period at the rate of 7.5% payable starting in 1987. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Kelly. Member Turner introduced the RE SOLUTION Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. CLAIMS PAID. Motion of Member Turner was seconded by Member Kelly for payment of the following claims per Pre-List dated 5/19/86: General Fund $229,930.09, Art Center $8,030.86, Swimming Pool Fund $360.45, Golf Course Fund $64,567.87, Recre- ation Center Fund $9,215.73, Gun Range Fund $386.17, Utility Fund $30,611.60, Liquor Dispensary Fund $81,943.06, Construction Fund $231,377.04, Total 656,422.88, and for confirmation of payment of the following claims dated 4/30/86: General Fund $79,258.47, Art Center $1,351.06, Swimming Pool Fund $24.40, Golf Course Fund $1,335.60, Recreation Center Fund $439.49, Gun Range Fund $54.57, Utility Fund $11,816.84, Liquor Dispensary Fund $193,269.75, Total $287,550.18. Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. There being no further business the meeting was declared adjourned at 10:35*p.m. "_ City Clerk