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MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL
SEPTEMBER 8, 1986
Answering rollcall were Members Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner and Mayor Courtney.
UNITED WAY RESOLUTION ADOPTED. Mayor Courtney introduced the following resolution,
and Member Turner moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the United Way of Minneapolis Area currently provides funding to nearly
390 programs in 107 agencies, many located in and serving suburban communities; and
WHEREAS, in the Edina area agencies such as Storefront/Youth Action and the American
Heart Association provide programs ranging from counseling for physically or
sexually abused adolescents to professional education; and
WHEREAS, the efforts of thousands of community volunteers enable the United Way to
maintain fundraising and administrative costs under nine cents to a dollar; and
WHEREAS, in 1986 funds are being distributed to quality programs that reach more
people in suburban communities; and'
WHEREAS, United Way works with county planning boards and private planning groups
to identify gaps in services in a continuing effort to meet the comprehensive needs
of people in the six county service areas.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council t3f Edina hereby support United Way's
Salute to Small Business on Wednesday, September 17, 1986, in the Edina community
and encourage local business and their employees to participate in this event.
&otion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Kelly.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards , Turner, Courtney
Resolution adopted.
Member Turner expressed a "thank-you" to the City of Edina employees and the hundreds
of Edina residents involved in this campaign.
PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMANENT STREET SUWACING P-BA-267 CONTINUED TO JANUARY 19, 1987.
As recommended by Engineer Fran Hoffman, Member Turner's motion was seconded by
Member Kelly to continue the public hearing on Permanent Street Surfacing P-BA-267
(Mcdauley Trail from Gleason Road to 2000 feet west and Timber Trail from McCauley
Trail to cul-de-sac) to January 18, 1987.
Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried.
PRELIMINARY REZONING & PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVED FOR NAMRON CORPORATION. Planner
Larsen presented the request for preliminary rezoning and preliminary plat approval
for Namron Corporation, generally located north of Vernon Avenue and west of Villa
Way. The zoning request was a change from R-1 Single Dwelling Unit District to
PRD-4 Planned Residence District. Mr. Larsen explained that the subject request
was heard two times by the Community Development and Planning Commission.
2, 1986, the proponent submitted plans for a three-story, 150-unit apartment
building to the Commission.
the proponent time to address density, parking/traffic and site development issues.
The proponent returned to the Commission on July 30, 1986, with a revised plan
illustrating a:'135-unit apartment building. Density of the proposed development had
been reduced from 21.9 units per acre to 19.8 units per acre. This compares to 18
for Villa Way and 24 for Interlachen Court, apartment buildings which are adjacent
to the subject property. Mr. Larsen pointed out that the revised plan illustrates
169 covered parking spaces and 101 surface spaces, The spaces provided conform to
the Zoning Ordinance requirement of 1.25 covered spaces per unit and .75 surface
spaces.
spaces which would help save the existing site vegetation.
viewed the project and approved the proposed curb cut location.
that the Planning Commission recommended preliminary rezoning approval and preliminary
plat approval with the following conditions: 1) acceptable final development plans;
2) final plat approval; 3) subdivision dedication; 4) developer's agreement; and
5) proof of parking agreement. In addition, the following recommendations should be
considered: 1) trim an area of greenspace on Ayrshire Boulevard to improve the site
lines to enter Vernon Avenue; 2) request that traffic counts be taken by Hennepin
County at the Ayrshire Boulevard/Vernon Avenue intersection; 3) recommend if
warranted that a traffic signal be erected at the Ayrshire Boulevard/Vernon Avenue
intersection or a realignment of the road to better improve the site lines; and 4)
reduction of the speed limit along Vernon Avenue from 40 miles per hour to 30 miles
per hour. Mr. Norman Bjornes, the developer, was introduced. He explained that the
project would have a brick exterior, elevators, TV security and all the amenities of
a first-class home. No bond financing or subsidies will be sought; the project will
stand on its own two feet financially.
This project will provide approximately $135,000 in new tax revenues.
Palaia, the architect, was introduced.
On July
The request was continued by the Commission to allow
In response to comments, the plan suggests eliminating 33 of the surface
Hennepin County has re-
Mr. Larsen indicated
There will be $1 million worth of landscaping.
He commented that the site is unique and
Mr. Nick
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challenging and presents great opportunities.
adjacent developments. The most unique feature of the site is that it is extremely
tree covered and severely sloped; these features would allow the developer
to take a large development and depress it into a private, inward site. Essentially,
the project will be below the existing developments. By lowering the number of units
from 212 to 135, the setbacks were significantly increased beyond what is required;
as a result, most of the vegetation around the periphery can be saved and privacy
maintained from the single-family developments on the west and from Villa Way and
Interlachen Court. A forester has been hired to help make judgments on the type of
vegetation to be added to preserve the privacy during the winter months.
units are one-bedroom units; 42% are two-bedroom units; 8% are three-bedroom units.
Three stories in hhight was chosen because there is a very direct relationship between
parking and the height of the building.
and site drainage, and water coming onto and off of the site can be handled.
Wanson, a traffic engineer from Benshoof & Associates, was introduced.
examined the existing traffic situation on Vernon Avenue in the vicinity of the site
aqd analyzed the impacts which this proposed development might have on Vernon Avenue.
He stated the following conclusions based upon his analysis:
minor arterial roadway.
vehicles per minute during the PM peak hour.
distance at Ayrshire Boulevard and Villa Way and high vehicular speed;
development, Vernon Woods, is expected to generate 8.24 daily trips and 94 P.M; peak. hour
trips; 3) The main access to Vernon Woods ha: received Hennepin County approval; and '4) It is concluded that the public roadway system can safely and effectively accom-
modate development traffic with no signikicant impacts on existing traffic concerns.
To assist in the resolution of existing traffic concerns, it is recommended that:
1) Ekisting understory vegetation at Ayrshire Boulevard be trimmed to improve sight
lines; 2) The City monitor traffic gro~h in the vicinity of Eden Avenue/Vernon Avenue
to determine if additional traffic signalization is warranted; 3) The City continue to
enforce the speed limit on Vernon Avenue in the vicinity of the site; and 4) The City
consider requesting Hennepin County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation to
perform a speed limit analysis for Vernon Avenue.
the standing water to the west of the property proposed to be developed indicated a
problem with storm water drainage.
drainage system has the ability to handle the proposed development subject to modifi-
cations. Mr. Bill Mahoney, 5309 Ayrshire, said that he is adjacent to this proposed
complex and is concerned that'this-project will change the character of the neighborhood
Mr. Mahoney reported that Mr. Bjornes does not really own the subject property as
indicated in the County records.
were not against Mr. Bjornes developing the property but rather they are against the
concept that the development will be high density.
family residences--would be more desirable and should be considered by Mr. Bjornes.
This would put it on the same footing as the existing area. -Mrs. Wadsworth, 5300
Vernon Avenue, indicated that her concern is the traffic hazard and pollution. Mr.
Mike Bolen, 5207 Doncaster Way, implied that the heart of the issue is the changing
of the original plan for the use of the land--a shift from the residential use that
was originally designed to a high density unit.
difficult exiting onto Ayrshire. Mr. Robert Vaughn, 5224.Duncrai-g Road, feels that
crime will become a major concern with the development of this high density project.
. Buzz Jonason, 5300 Glenbrae Circle, questioned whether or not the traffic consultant
had considered the impact of the increase in traffic generated by Jerry's.
responded that his consulting firm has not accounted for additional development on
the Jerry's site. Mr. Hoffman indicated that at least two years ago a study was done
on the Grandview traffic area which included all potential developments in this
Vernon Avenue vicinity; the City as a result has reviewed what should be done if all
potential projects are begun, and Mr. Hoffman commented that there will be adequate
roadways to deal with this issue. Dr. Robert Benjamin, 5205 Duncraig Road, objects to
the change in zoning; this project would be at the expense of those who have single-
family homes in the area in that it would be a loss of equity for them.
6616 Gleason Road, objects to the zoning change because of the potential of a traffic
increase.
plan and the density of Interlachen Court, Villa Way and the Biltmore site.
Larsen indicated that the designation of "high density residential" dates back to the
Comprehensive Plan of 1980. Prior to this, in 1966 the City Council approved a
re-zoning for a seven-story, 175 unit apartment project on the same site. That
project did not go to completion after the preliminary re-zoning stage, and it
was, therefore, never built. The area of crime was mentioned, and Member Bredesen
questioned the crime impact this development would have on the area.
responded that at Highland Villa there has not been much of a problem.
however, is more common in high-density dewellings and apartment complexes with
underground garages.
of the safer ones in the City.
per unit generated by this kind of land use.
thk figure is 6.1 (three in and three out). Mr. Roy Dickman, 6424 Aspen Road,
The development will complement the
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50% of the I There appears to be no problems with sewage
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He has
1) Vernon Avenue is a
In the vicinity of the proposal, there are approximately 27
Current traffic concerns include sight
2) The
Member Turner inquired as to whether
Mr. Hoffman said that the current storm water
1 Mr. Mahoney also commented that he and the neighbors
He felt that the alternative--single
He reported that currently it is very
Mr. Wanson
Carol Grossman,
Member Richards asked when the property was first subject to a comprehensive I Planner
Chief Swanson
Theft,
The neighborhood to the west of the proposed project is one
Member Turner questioned the number of trips
The traffic consultant responded that
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does not see how this proposed development will hurt property values being that it
will be snuggled into a hill and below Villa Way and should not have any effect on
homes up on the hill. Furthermore, he commented that it is on Vernon Avenue and
closer to commercial road than is Villa Way. He believes that people who want to
retire in Edina would favor this location. Shirley Haffner, 5244 Lochloy, expressed
the concern that there should be no need for more high-density developments in
Edina. Member Bredesen remarked that there are already problems on Vernon Avenue
which will continue whether or not this project is developed.
not make traffic problems any worse.
attempt to create a project consistent with the surrounding land. Member Turner
stated that PRD-4 zoning is appropriate for that land but has a concern about the
storm water drainage.
of Vernon. She also commented that Traffic Safety should look at this issue once
again. Member Kelly also had a concern about the storm sewer and believes that the
development would adversely impact the existing neighborhood. Member Richards
would like to see some commitment made before second reading with what the developer
would do in picking up some of the cost of signalization. There being no further
discussion, Member Bredesen introduced the following ordinance for first reading
and moved its adoption, subject to the following conditions: 1) acceptable final
development plans; 2) final plat approval; 3) subdivision dedication; 4) developer's
agreement; 5) proof of parking agreement; 6) storm sewer and sidewalk approval; and
This development will
He believes that the developer has made a good
She would like to see a sidewalk be built along the north side
7) signalization contribution: ' -. ri ORDINANCE NO. 825-All 0 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING T& ZONING ORDINANCE (NO. 825) cn '7
BY ADDING TO THE PLANNED RESIDENCE DISTRICT (PRD-~~
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
Section 1.
"The extent of the Planned Residence District (Sub-District PRD-4) is enlarged
by the addition of the following property:
That part of the following described part of Government Lot 7, Section 28,
Township 117, Range 21, lying West of a line running South parallel with the
East line of said Government Lot 7 from a point on the North line of said
Government Lot 7, distant 845 feet West of the Northeast corner thereof to
a point on the North line of said Government Lot 7 distant 845 feet West
of the Northeast corner thereof; thence South parallel to the East line of
said Government Lot 7 a distance of 708 feet to the point of beginning;
thence South paralTel to said East line 190 feet; thence West parallel to
the North line of said Government Lot 7 to the West line thereof; thence
South to the Southwest corner of said Government Lot 7; thence East along
the South line thereof to the Northwesterly right-of-way line of U. S. Highway
No. 169; thence Northeasterly along said Northwesterly right-of-way line to
its intersection with a line drawn East, parallel to the North line of said
Government Lot 7, from the point of beginning; thence West to the point of .
beginning, according to the Government Survey thereof; and that part of the
North 1/2 of Government Lot 2, Section 33, Township 117 North, Range 21 West
of the Fifth Principal Meridian lying Northwesterly of the right-of-way of
Section 6 of Ordinance No. 825 of the City is amended by adding the
following thereto : 2 a
. the Northwesterly right-of-way line of U. S. Highway No. 169; commencing at
State Highway Nos. 169 and 212, all
thereof.
Sec. 2. This ordinance shall be in
and publication.
Motion for adoption of the ordinance was
Rollcall :
according to the United States Survey
full force and effect upon its passage
seconded by Member Turner.
Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Turner, Courtney
Nays: Kelly
Ordinance adopted.
Member Bredesen than moved adoption of the following resolution, subject to the same
conditions pertaining to the preceding ordinance:
RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL
FOR NAMRON COMPANY 2ND ADDITION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that that ,
certain plat entitled "Namron Company 2nd Addition", platted by Vernon Woods of
Edina, a Minnesota Limited Partnership, and presented at the regular meeting of
the City Council of September 8, 1986, be and is hereby granted preliminary
plat approval. .
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Turner.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Bredesen, Richards, Turner, Courtney
Nays: Kelly
Resolution adopted.
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HEARING DATE SET FOR PLANNING MATTERS. As recommended by staff, Member Bredesen's
motion was seconded by Member Richards setting September 15, 1986, as hearing date - €or the following planning matters:
1) Robert Hansen - Generally'located north of Crosstown Highway and east and north
of Vernon Court - Zoning change from R-1 Single Dwelling Unit District to PRD-2
Planned Residence District
Robert Kidd - Generally located south of West 62nd Street and east of Valley
View Road - Zoning change from R-1 Single Dwelling Unit District to R-2 Double
Dwelling Unit District and Preliminary Plat
Knutson Ventures - Generally located south of Eden Avenue and west of So0 Line
Railroad track - Zoning change from PID Planned Industrial District to PRD-4
Planned Residence District
Warden Acres Dahle Replat - Generally located south of'Grove Street and west of
Garden Avenue - Preliminary Plat
Edinborough - 7600 York Avenue South - Conditional Use Permit
Final Development Plan - Generally located west of Parklawn Avenue and north of
West 77th Street extended
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING ON EASEXENT VACATION CONTINUED TO 9/15/86.
Member Richards' motion was seconded by Member Bredesen to continue the public hearing
on the vacation of utility easements of Grandview Plateau, Lots 1, 2, 3 and 12,
Block 1 to the meeting of September 15, 1986b
As recommended by staff ,
Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried.
BID AWARDED FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT WOODDALE PARK.
tabulation of bids for playground equipment at Wooddale Park showing Earl F.
Andersen &Associates, Inc. at $24,990 and Flanagan Sales, Inc. at $29,990. Member
Bredesen moved award of bid to the recommended low bidder, Earl F. Andersen &
Associates, Inc. at $24,990. Motion was seconded by Member Richards.
Mr. Rosland presented a
Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried.
REPORT GIVEN ON GLEASON ROAD PARKING RESTRICTIONS.
would be two families impacted by banning parking on Gleason Road from Cherokee
Mr. Rosland.reported that there
Trail to Balder Lane.
Road and have no objections to the ban.
been contacted and share the same opinion.
no action was taken.
REPORT GIVEN ON MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED. Mr. Hoffman-remarked that there had been
a meeting of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed on August 21, 1986, attended by Council
Member Kelly, Engineer Hoffman, Mrs. Francis and Mrs. Anfinson of Cascade Lane
to discuss issues of concern occurring along the Minnehaha Creek in Edina. On
September. 5, the engineers of Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, Edina, Minnetonka,
Hopkins and the Watershed District held another meeting. At that time, it was
determined that there were only six or seven homes along the creek that had problems
that were correctable by joint action between the City, the Watershed and the
homeowners. The following solutions were discussed: 1) flood protection (berms);
2) modify operating plan; 3) Upper Watershed improvement project (Upper Watershed
retention); 4) retrofit storage along the creek; and 5) floodplain filling. Mr.
Hoffman indicated that staff is working with the Watershed Board to develop solutions
regarding costs and funding options.
The Arnolds at 6229 Creek Valley Road never park on Gleason
The Olsons at 6224 Balder Lane also have
There was no further discussion, and
No action was taken at this time. -_
RECOMMF,NDATIONS OF PARK BOARD MINUTES OF AUGUST 12, 1986, APPROVED. Mr. Rosland
introduced the minutes of the Edina Park Board meeting of August 12, 1986 and
entertained a motion for approval. (At 8:35 P. M., Member Richards excused himself
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I from the meeting.) Member Turner made a motion to approve the following recommendations
.of the Park Board: 1) That the City of Edina accept the Edina Wrestling Club as an
athletic association under the auspices of the Edina Park and Recreation Department
and assist with incorporation of the Edina Wrestling Association; 2) That the City of
Edina become involved in the University of Minnesota program of relocation of geese
as 'outlined in the University's proposal letter; 3) That the recommended fees for
1987 for Braemar Arena and Braemar Golf Course be accepted; and 4) That the City
investigate annual license renewals sent to dog owners, including a reminder of the
dog ordinance. The motion was seconded by Member Bredesen.
Ayes :
Motion carriea;
Bredesen, Kelly, Turner, Courtney
BUDGET FOR 1987 PRESENTED TO COUNCIL. Mr. Rosland presented the proposed Budget
for 1987 to the Council Members for their review and consideration at the special
budget hearings which have been scheduled.
must be adopted by October 1, 1986, as mandated by statute. No formal action was
taken.
He advised that the Budget for 1987
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50TH STREET PROJECT COMMENDED.
completion of 50th Street and how wonderful it looks. The last layer of asphalt
will be put down in approximately three weeks. Staff'reported that citizens were
generally well pleased with the final outcome of the construction project along
50th Street.
Members Turner and Bredesen praised the City on the
THE "HIGHLANDER" DISCUSSED.
the "Highlander" which is the new centerfold in the Edina Sun-Current.
commented that in the future it will be a separate section rather than just a
centerfold.
Member Turner reported that she was very pleased with
Mr. Rosland
CONCERN EXPRESSED OVER THE BALANCE OF HOUSING NEEDS.IN EDINA.
her growing concern that the City may be in conflict with its Mission Statement
which essentially states that Edina's primary objective is to foster and enhance
the City's original concept of a single family community and to protect existing
housing and residential neighborhoods. Edina's focus should be on plgns and methods
to increase affordable single family housing stock and to increase the opportunities
for young families to locate in Edina. The City should not encourage more expensive
multi-family housing but rather innovative programs for single family housing.
pressure for more density in housing causes conflict with existing neighborhoods
and burdens the City's infrastructure--roads, sewers, drainage--which was designed
for a single family environment.
away from the primary objective of enhancement of the single family commnity to
the concept of multi-family housing.. She recommended that the Council undertake a
re-assessment of the mission and comprehensive plan as it relates to housing and
develop specific programs to encourage single family housing development and re-
Member Kelly expressed
The
Member Kelly.. believes that the balance has shifted TI 0 m 1
development.
January of 1987.
PETITION FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS REFERRED TO ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT. Mr. Rosland
advised that a petition had been received for public improvements and recommended
Member Turner suggested that discussion on this topic begin in
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that it be referred to the Engineering Department for processing.
motion to refer the following petition to the Engineering Department for routine
processing was seconded by Member Turner:
-'Petition for Permanent Street Surfacing in Interlachen Hills 3rd Addition
' Motion carried.
Member Kelly's
Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Turner, Courtney
CLAIMS PAID.
the following claims as per Pre-List dated 9/8/86:
Art Center, $2,305.61; Capital Fund, $399.00; Swimming Pool Fund, $6,279.30; Golf
Course Fund, $47,686.19; Rec.reation Center Fund, $2,283.32; Gun Range Fund, $1,829.40;
Edinborough Park, $120.08; Utility Fund, $214,029.76; Liquor Dispensary Fund,
$2,889.07; Construction Fund, $13,670.88; IMP Bond Redemption #2, $550.00; Total,
$464,660.95.
There being no further business on the agenda, Mayor Courtney declared the meeting
adjourned at 9:00 P. M.
Motion of .Member Kelly was seconded by Member Bredesen for payment of
General Fund, $172,618.34;
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Acting City Clerk