HomeMy WebLinkAbout19861117_regularMINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL
NOVEMBER 17, 1986
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Answering rollcall were Members Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner and Mayor
Courtney.
OFFICERS NISSEN AND JAMES COMMENDED. Manager Rosland introduced Officers Richard
Nissen and William James, noting that both officers were involved in the resusci-
tation of a City employee several months ago.
been with the City for'26% years and Officer James for 19% years.
commended them for their dedicated service to the City and its residents and they
were presented with silver pens bearing the Edina logo.
also extended their thanks and commendation to them for their dedication as Police
Officers.
He stated that Officer Nissen has
Mr. Rosland
Members of the Council
EDINA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC TEAMS COMMENDED. The Mayor presented and moved adoption
of resolutions commending-the Girls' Tennis Team, Girls' Soccer Team, Boys' Soccer
Team and Michelle Chupurdia who represented the Girls' Cross Country Running Team
and Michael Curry who represented the Boys' Cross Country Running Team for their
accomplishments in recent state meets. The resolutions were unanimously adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS ADOPTED.
Member Kelly to adopt the consent agenda as presented.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Member Turner and seconded by
ORDINANCE NO. 451-A5 ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR SIGNAGE IN THE MIXED DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT GRANTED FIRST READING. Affidavits of Notice were presented, approved
and ordered placed on file.
to Ordinance No. 451 (Sign Ordinance) which would establish standards for signage
in the Mixed Development (ED) District.
signs in the MD District.
flow from requirements for individual use districts.
institutional standards are essentially the same as for the individual uses. Free-
standing area identification signs are controlled by the number of street frontages
and size of development. Mr. Larsen pointed out that the differences are basically
in these areas: 1) area identification signs, 2) accessory retail signs, and 3)
intra area directories. For the MD-3 and MD-4 Districts one area identification
sign is proposed not to exceed 50 square feet in area; for the MD-5 District (Edin-
borough) one sign per development not to exceed 70 square feet in\area.
opments with more than one street frontage, one additional sign per street frontage
is permitted provided it does not exceed 40 square feet in area. For accessory
retail s$gns, one identification wall sign per accessory use attached to the facing
of the building at the ground floor level is permitted not to exceed 15% of the
ground floor wall facing.
posed not to exceed 10 square feet.
discussed with Peter Jarvis with regard to the Edinborough project and the signage
they have proposed will comply with these standards. Member Bredesen asked how
this would affect potential future developments and commented that this amendment
is proposed because of the Edinborough project. Mr. Larsen said staff tried to
create'standards which would not be in.conflict with what other property owners
would be allowed for individual uses. Member Richards said this would create the
ability for larger signage and he felt the existing ordinance which was adopted
after much deliberation should remain. Mr. Larsen said the sign ordinance refer-
ences particular zoning districts and there is presently no provision for the MD
Districts.
the maximum sign area is 80 square feet and in the Planned Commercial District it
is 100 square feet and questioned why the requirement for the MD Districts is less.
Mr. Larsen said that since the Mixed Development District is not a straight commer-
cial development the signage requirement allowed in the Commerical District would
not be justified, but it would justify larger signage requirements than in a .
straight office development. Member Kellymade a motion for adoption of Ordinance
No. 45145 with waiver of Second Reading. Motion was seconded by Member Turner; -I
Planner Craig Larsen presented a proposed amendment
There are currently no standards for
He said that most of the requirements for the MD Districts
The office, multi-family and
For deve-
One intra area directory sign per major entry is pro-
Mr. Larsen said the proposed amendment has been
Member Turner pointed out that in the Planned Industrial District
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Turner, Courtney
Nays: Bredesen, Richards
Motion failed.
Member Kelly then introduced Ordinance No. 451-A5 for First Reading as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 451-A5
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 451
BY ADDING REGULATIONS FOR THE MIXED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Section 1. Section 5 of Ordinance No. 451 is hereby amended by adding the
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
following paragraph:
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4h' " (h) Mixed Development District.
(1) Area Identification Signs:
(a) Mn-3 and MD-4 Districts:
(b) MD-5 District:
One sign not to exceed 50 square
feet in area.
One sign per development not to exceed 70
square feet in area. For developments with more than one
street frontage, one additional sign per street frontage
provided each additional permitted sign does not exceed
40 square feet in area.
Intra Area Directories:
10 square feet.
(c)
Multi-family residential complex containing 10 or more dwelling
units:
feet in area. Individual buildings: one wall mounted identifica-
tion sign not to exceed 6 square feet.
Office Buildings:
feet in area.
sign may be located on each street frontage provided the first does
not exceed 50 square feet and other permitted signs do not exceed
36 square feet.
frontage, not to exceed 24 square feet in area.
use attached to the facing of the building at the ground floor level
is permitted.
ground floor wall facing.
of uniform size, design, and materials.
Free standing signs shall be placed no closer than 10 feet to any
street right-of-way.
One per major entry, not to exceed __ I (2)
one freestanding sign per complex not to exceed 24 square
(3) One sign per building, not to exceed 50 square
cere such building is located on a comer lot, one
(4) Public Institutional or Recreational Use: One sign per street
(5) Accessory Retail Signs: One identification wall sign per accessory
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The area of such sign shall not exceed 15% of the
All signs shall be individual letters
(6)
(7) Temporary Signs: Refer to Section 3.
(8) Traffic Directional Signs: Refer to Section 3.
Sec. 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and
publication.
Motion for First Reading of the ordinance was seconded by Member Bredesen.
Rollcall: .
Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney
First Reading granted.
Member Richards asked that, in accordance with the Council's discussion, staff
prepare a comparison of signage proposed for the Mixed Development District with
other zoning districts and that an attempt be made to publicize the amendment
prior to Second Reading. Speaking on behalf of the Edinborough project, Peter
Jarvis said that the thrust behind looking at- signage 'kn .the.Wxed Bevdiopment
District was because of tne integration of uses. The idea was to get at two areas
that are not covered in the present sign ordinance: 1) exterior monumentation (one
project with four uses, i.e. condominiums, senior housing, park and the office)
and 2) directional signs for visitors because of the nature of the project.
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VACATION OF UTILITY EASEMENTS GRANTED FOR LOTS 1, 2, 3 AND 12, BLOCK 1, GRAND-
VIEW PLATEAU. Affidavits of Notice were presented, approved and.ordered placed
on file.
easements for Lots 1, 2, 3 and 12, Block 1, Grandview Plateau has been continued
from the Council meeting of August 18- and subsequeqt meetings. He explained that
the developer of the Biltmore Motel site has requested that utility easements be
vacated that run through the interior of the site and along the westerly property
line of the site. Mr. Hoffman reminded the Council Members that in connection
with a vacation of easements along the frontage road adjacent to the subject site-
which was granted in December, 1983, the developer had given the City a floating .
easement for construction of a traffic signal.
easements be vacated which are located in'the interior of the site and that the
five foot utility easement be retained.on the westerly side of the subject property.
Mr. Hoffman added that Northern States Power Company has requested that the
easement on the westerly side be increased by five feet for a total easement of
ten feet.
they have agreed to grant the request of NSP.
Member Bredesen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, a resolution of the City Council, adopted the 21st day of July, 1986,
fixed a date for a public hearing on a proposed vacation of easements for utility
purposes; and
WHEREAS, two weeks' published and posted notice of said hearing was given and
the hearing was held on the 17th day of November, 1986, at which time all persons
desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to be heard thereon; and
WHEREAS, the Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City and of the
public that said easement vacations be made; and
IJHEREAS, the Council has considered the extent to which the vacation affects
existing easements within the area of the vacation and the extent to which the
Engineer Hoffman recalled that the request for vacation of utility
Staff would recommend that the
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This request has been discussed with the attorney for the developer and
No comment or objections being heard,
RESOLUTION VACATING UTILITY EASEMENTS
vacation affects the authority of any person, corporation, or municipality
owning or controlling electric or telephone poles and lines, gas and sewer
lines, or water pipes, mains, and'hydrants on or under the.area of the proposed
vacation, to continue maintaining the same, or to enter upon such easement area
or portion thereof vacated to maintain, repair, replace, remove, or otherwise
attend thereto;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Henne-
pin County, Minnesota, that the following described portion of the utility
easements be and is hereby vacated effective as of November 18, 1986:
Utility easements over the Southerly 5 feet of Lots 1, 2 and 3, except for
the westerly 5 feet of Lot 3, and the Northerly 5 feet of Lot 12, except
for the westerly 5 feet thereof, all in Block 1, as platted on and dedicated
by the plat of 'GRANDVIEW PLATEAU, Hennepin County, Minnesota
and that the Clerk is authorized and directed to cause a notice of completion
of proceedings to be prepared, entered in the transfer record of the County
Auditor, and filed with the Register of Deeds in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes, Section 413.851.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Richards.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney
Resolution adopted.
*BID AWARDED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE VEHICLE.
seconded by Member Kelly to award the.bid for. an administrative vehicle to
recommended low bidder , Todd Chevrolet , at $10 , 171.00.
Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Member Turner and
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF 11/12/86 APPROVED. Engineer Hoffman told
the Council that the request to discuss traffic safety concerns at the inter-
section of Warren Avenue and West 64th Street had been continued until next
month for further review by the.Committee and area residents.
residents of the area were present to present their concerns. Mr. Hoffman
said the greatest concerns seem to be: 1) how to reduce speed when confronted
with the grade of the hill and the signing problems that now exist, and 2) how
to increase visibility so that drivers and pedestrians have time to observe
and react. He then summarized the discussion that was held at the Traffic
Safety Committee meeting.
addressed in that the school bus stop has been permanently relocated to 6321
He noted that
He said that the most cruical concern has been
Warren Avenue away from the intersection to increase the safety for
children. Mrs. Frances Magoffin, 6340 Warren Avenue, and Ms. Midge
6327 Warren Avenue, reiterated their concerns for the intersection.
said the problem would be reviewed' and studied by the, Committee and
recommended action will be presented to the Council at its December
Member Bredesen's motion was seconded by Member Richards to approve
the young .
Counton,
Mr. Hoffman
that
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the following
recommended action as listed in Section A of the Traffic Safety Committee Minutes
of November 12, 1986:
1)
2)
3)
and
To place the intersection of Tracy Avenue at Warden Avenue on the enforce-
ment list.and begin heavier enforcement measures beginning January 1, 1987,
Placement 0.f "NO PARKING ANYTIME" and "NO PARKING - FIRE LANE" signs based
on the plan established by the Police Department, Public Works Department
and Park and Recreation Department to improve traffic flow and safety at
Braemar Arena,
That the "NO PARKING SIGNS THIS SIDE OF STREET" be removed from the 5500
block of Code Avenue,
to acknowledge Sections B and C of the Minutes.
Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried.
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION UPDATE REPORT GIVEN. Manager Rosland advised that the
following were present to give an.update on regional transportation: Dottie Rietow,
Metropolitan Council Member; Nacho Diaz, Director of Transportation/Metro Council;
Allison Fuhr , Rapid Transit Board Member and Katie Turnbull , Planning Manager/RTB.
Mr's. Rietow said that the Metropolitan Council is revising its transportation policy
guide chapter and that it is important to have local input prior to actual writing
of the document.
highway congestion and decisions will be based on the policy that is drafted. She
introduced Nacho Diaz who gave an overview of what the Council is looking at in
terms of developing its plan.
of two elements: transit and highway and will incorp,orate what has been learned in
the past three to four years about the way people travel in the metropolitan area.
People are traveling more frequently and further away from their homes and places
of employment as is apparent in the numbers of highways that have become increas-
ingly congested. Another factor is the suburbanization of the metropolitan area.
Many years ago there was a migration to the suburbs to seek residences outside
the central city.
.
She said the Council is facing some difficult decisions regarding
He said that the transportation plan could consist
Now there is a major migration of employment base towards the
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suburban areas such as the 1-494 corridor where a tremendous growth in employ-
ment has been taking place and is forecast for the future. The 1-494 corridor
is seen as a major problem in the region and a solution that will make it workable
from a transportation standpoint for the next 20 to 30 years is one of the
Council’s highest priorities.
which Edina is participating.
the 35W south corridor which coming from downtown MhneapoJis all the way out to
Dakota County is seen as the second major problem area.
in those corridors and in the region as a wholeis what solutions can be found
for these problems.
ways and expressways has been built that we probablywillnever be able to duplicate
again. Very innovative solutions must be found in Drder tomake those roads work.
The Council is also looking at what potential there is for major capital investment
in transit for the region, i.e. can we build special firill’ti-9 such as bus lanes,
high occupancy lanes, and light rail transit to come up wiTh a combined highway
solution that could compliment each other. Mr. Diaz m- that we are facing
very great challanges because the region is bP.rnming more -tralized and there
are more trips to be satisfied. Uson Fuhr stazed that TheRapid Transit Board
has now finished its Transit Service Needs Assessment (TSNA). She then introduced
Katie Turnbull who recalled that the RTB was created by the legislature in 1984 and
charged primarily with short to mid-range transitplarming, rt’xansit policy making
and transit administration in the seven county me~ropolim area. The purpose of
the TSNA was to take an overall comprehensive-look at Transit services and transit
needs in the metropolitan area. Four major elemenes: public participation, market
research technical analysis and national and local expde were utilized
throughout the assessment. Five transit need indicators mre used: 1) population
and employment concentrations, 2) transit dependent market segments, 3) highway
congestion, 4) travel desires, and 5) existing transit supply. Ms. Turnbull then
summarized the transit indicators mainly as they pertain to Edina. In summary,
she said that population and employment levels in fhis subimea are forcast to
remain relatively constant to the year 2000, with the Sq~on of Edina, which
is projected to experience a growth of 13,000 in qloyment. Concentrations of
elderly populations are found in all three communi- (ErEna, Xopkins, St. Louis
Park) and some other transit dependent groups exist.
-.the subarea to the Minneapolis central city and mtrd bws district is good.
All three cities are supplied good local service and smne fmm of express service.
Edina has a crosstown route connection to subarm16 (Birh*+lrl and Bloomington)
and to the airport.
itself and there is a large desire for travelbetw- anden the subarea’s
three cities.
of transit routes.
dale also offers the opportunity to provide good transit ZLIXESS to this population.
contains a number of elements to encourage and enhance the me of carpools, vanpools,
and buses including high occupancy vehicle lanes, ramp meeg, etc.
concluded her report with the following potential. Transit saxice strategies:
1) Continued marketing of the 1-394 HOV facilities, 2) Ikvidun of express/local
transit services, particularly in northern St. Unis Park, 3) 3nhancement‘of the
Southdale shopping center as a major transit hub, 4) Expansinn of the Southdale
park-and-ride with express service to the Minneap~Ji~ EBD, 5) Evaluation of cross-
town Route 36 between Edina, St. Louis Park, Go- Valley d Ninnetonka based on
route based on route performance criteria, 6) 3?mvidm Df .hcd route connection
or good route transfer alternatives at major genmatms bejxmzn Bopkins and Edina,
park-and-rides which 7) Evaluation of the cost/benefit of serving and mRirn+mmng
are receiving limited usage. Ms. Turnbull ‘said shat WET th~ next several years
we will begin to see some of these strategies and re- ‘ms implemented,
following the conclusion of the 1-494 and 35W mrridm studies.
communities/councils will be important as the &tr~p~JiT~n Cornul revises its
regional transportation.
UPDATE GIVEN ON PROBLEM OF DEER IN AREA.
meeting a resident had shared her concerns with the Conncil regarding the nuisance
created by deer in her neighborhood.
tional information and to contact the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
as how to approach this problem.- Staff has reviewed the rards and there have
been 11 recorded automobile accidents involving deer in 1986.
years there have been 17-18 deer/car mishaps.
at more than one city.
Prairie and Bloomington meet to discuss the problem. Mr. Parker said that funding
limitations may curtail the DNR’s aerial survey of deer this winter and that-muni-
working on this and that he would keep the Council informed as to progress.
That is the reason for the 1-494 Corridor Study in
Mr. Diaz said a second study is being conducted on
The question to be faced
Obviously a very significant 2nfrasTrucLure of highways, free- I
.
The rtransl -e service from
I However, there is little nosstm rnwrage within the subarea
Southdale shopping center is currafly med as a hub for a number
The close proximity of a ET of el&rIy complexes to South-
- .;Highway 12 is currently being upgraded to Interstate 394 and the final design
Ms. Turnbull
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Input from local
.transportation policy guide chapter and prepares to make ikcisions concerning
A brief discussion fd.lcrwdwithxm action being taken.
Manager Rosland recalled that at the last
The Council had asked Axff to gather addi-
During the past three
In talkingwith John Parker of the
.DNR he suggested that a control program for deer may be more feasible if directed
It has been proposed that representatives of Edina, Eden
.:cipalities may be asked to contribute funds. Mr. Rosland said staff would keep
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'DEVELOPMENT OF HEDBERG PROPERTY DISCUSSED. Manager Rosland advised the Council
that the vacant land in the southeast area of the City owned by the Hedberg family
apparently is for sale.
4-5 acres lies in Bloomington, and about 20 acres are within the existing Southeast
Edina Tax Increment District. The Hedberg family has asked several developers to
submit proposals. United Properties and Winfield have contacted staff regarding
the property and what could be proposed to be developed thereon.
commented that the City should not be locked into a rezoning of the property for
a development that may not become a reality for a number of years until a demand
is created for the proposed project. Member Richards said he was aware that the
Hedberg property was on the market and that he felt the City has an opportunity to
consider being involved to a greater extent than having a proposal submitted for
development of that property.
the land and develop it by means of a tax increment district for housing stock;
specifically as an extention of the Edinborough type townhouse project. Member
Richards said that if the Council wishes to proceed that some preliminary
analysis should be made as to land area, use of tax increment financing by the
HRA, acquisition of the property and the existing Southeast Edina Tax Increment
District and that he would support this.
Laukka, one of the developers of the Edinborough project, and asked Mr. Laukka to
comment on the feasibility of a similar project for the Hedberg property. Mr. Laukka
said that the Edinborough project is doing better than had been anticipated. As
to the housing component, 65% of the housing units have been sold with the 2nd
Phase starting to be occupied this week, the 3rd Phase will start being occupied.
in January, 1987, the 4th and 5th Phases in Spring and presumably the 6th and 7th
Phases will be occupied before the end of 1987. He said that any developer would
suggest that those figures indicate a successful project.
success is that it comes from the types of people who are buying the units. As of
now, Mr, Laukka stated that of those people who have purchased units, 86% earn less
than $38,000, 60% are under the age of 37 indicating first-time home buyers, 80%
are single and there are a number of buyers who are over 55. He said these numbers
indicate that there is something going in the Edinborough project that simply has
not happened in other housing projects and that he has not seen this kind of mix of
people come together in a community.
community will become a rock in the City, i.e. a place that is meaningful, attract-
ive, where resale will be an honest item and a place where people will want to
live. He added that over half of the sales have been to people who have ties with
the community.
have their own identity, will be joined into a larger community called Edinborough
which will become part of the larger community of Edina. Mr. Laukka concluded
that a need for and interest in this type of housing will continue; that the City
has a unique opportunity which will only come once to pursue the next round of
housing to serve this kind of need. Member Richards then made a motion that:
1) the Hedbergs be advised of the City's interest in purchasing a portion of their
property, 2) a study be made of the type of funding available through a tax incre-
ment district that would sustain a purchase of the property, 3) the tax laws be
reviewed regarding this type housing development, and 4) the Planning Department
look at what type of housing stock may be possible for the subject property.
Motion was seconded by Member Kelly.
The Hedberg property is approximately 87 acres of which
Member Kelly
The possibility may exist for the City to purchase
He said he had discussed this with Larry
The real measure of
Mr. Laukka said he felt the Edinborough
He felt that the 7 Phases or "villages" of dense development will
Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried. .
Member Bredesen commented'that this is a unique opportunity to act rather than
react and that the City should articulate its thoughts on the use of that property
to benefit the entire community.
HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS DISCUSSED.
Council's attention to the 1987 schedule for Hennepin County Committee Appoint-
Manager .Rosland called the
ments, noting that Member Kelly's term on the CASH-Board will end on August 26,
1978, that E. R. McGlynn's term on the Library Board will end on January 31, and
that terms on the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board will end on March 8.
Member Richards said that James B. McWethey,was still interested in the Minne-
haha Creek Watershed District Board even though he was not re-appointed.
suggested that the City's advisory boards/commissions be advised of the'se appoint-
ments as well as those to State agencies so that they could suggest names of
individuals from Edina who might be interested in serving in those positions.
Manager Rosland said that could be done with a mailing to the board/commission
members. Member Kelly said she felt it important that Edina be represented on
the watershed district board.
Services Advisory Committee and suggested that Virginia McCollister, a member
of the Edina Advisory Board of Health, may be interested and suggested she be
contacted.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council hereby nominates and recommends to
the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners that E. R. McGlynn be reappointed
He also
She also noted a vacancy on the Community Health
Member Kelly then moved adoption of the following resolution:
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to the Hennepin County Library Board;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that James B. McWethy be nominated and recommended for
appointment to the PIinnehaha Creek Watershed District.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Turner.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney
Resolution adopted.
*TAX FORFEITED LANDS DECLARED "NON-CONSERVATION AND FOR SALE".
by Member Turner and seconded by Member Kelly for adoption of the following
resolution:
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Edina has received from the County
of Hennepin a list of lands in said municipality which became the property
of the State of Minnesota for non-payment of property taxes, which said list
is dated September 19, 1986, Report No. PI421101, 688 NC; and .
WHEREAS, each parcel of land described in said list has heretofore been
classified by the Board of County Commissioners of Hennepin County, Minnesota
as non-conservation land and the sale thereof has heretofore been authorized
by said Board of County Commissioners;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by said City Council, acting pursuant to Mi&
esota Statute 282, and the said classification by said Board of County
Commissioners of each parcel of land described in said list as non-conservation
land be and the same is hereby approved, and that the sale of each such parcel
of land be limited to abutting property owners for attachment thereto.
Motion was made
RESOLUTION
Rollcall :
Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney
Resolution adopted.
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING DATES CONFIRMED.
following special meeting dates were.confirmed:
tl) Year-End Council Meeting - Tuesday, December 30 at 5:OO p.m.
2) Special Meeting - Mission Statement - Monday, January 12
3) Special Meeting - Council Retreat - Saturday, March 21
Member Kelly noted that she would be absent from the January 5, 1987 Council
Meeting.
In response to Member Kelly the
EDINAMITE DATES NOTED. Member Turner reminded the Council that Edinamite will
be held. on Saturday, February 28 and that the Council Party-Benefit for The
Edina Foundation is scheduled for Sunday , February 1.
UMPROVEMENT OF WEST. 50TH STREET BETWEEN EDINA COURT AND HALIFAX DISCUSSED. Member
Richards said he had received a call from a resident who had heard that FJest..50th
.;east of Wooddale Avenue was proposed to be widened.
has been no change in the roadway design since the public hearing and that the
wo only issue unresolved is whether to expend the funds to bury the existing utility
lines. .Manager Rosland said there is a timing problem because of the proposed
work by the State on France Avenue and the activities planned for the Edina
'Centennial in 1988. Member Bredesen urged that the project go forward as soon as
possible and that an informationalmeeting be held for the residents in that area.
Mr. Rosland said that the 50th and France merchants are concerned about access to
the business district if both streets are under construction at the same time. He
said that staff will contact the State to determine when the France Avenue project
will be started and will bring that information back to the Council.
Engineer Hoffman said there
LMC LEGISLATIVE POLICY ADOPTION MEETING DATE NOTED.
;:the Council members of the League of Minnesota Cities Legislative Policy Adoption
Manager Rosland reminded
meeting to be held on November 20.
MANAGER'S SALARY CONPENSATION DISCUSSED.
the survey of managers' salaries in the metropolitan area in connection with his
request for a salary increase which was presented at the budget hearings.
Bredesen suggested that a process be developed for the following: 1) Review of
of the manager's compensation each year, 2) Development of a job description for
the manager, 3) Managerial objectives for each year, 4) Review of manager's per-
formance after each year.
that Mr. Rosland draft a job description and set of objectives for 1987 and bring
those back for the Council's review and discussion in December. No formal action
was taken.
Manager Rosland referred the Council to
Member
To facilitate the process, Member Bredesen suggested .
*CLAIMS PAID.
payment of the following claims as per Pre-List dated 11/17/86: General Fund
$283,717.40, Art Center $2,406.82, Capital Fund $10,600.00, Swimming Pool Fund
$70.07, Golf Course Fund $24,140.84, Recreation Center Fund $2,889.90, Utility
Motion was made by Hember Turner and seconded by Member Kelly for
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Fund $9,142.22, Liquor Dispensary Fund $93,763.46, Construction Fund $182,319.62,
Total $609,050.33, and for confirmation of payment of the following claims
dated 10/31/86: General Fund $1,130,152:31, Art Center $1,144.73, Swimming Pool
Fund $244.60, Golf Course Fund $6,833.70, Recreation Center Fund $7,148.06,
Gun Range Fund $452.18, Utility Fund $26,042.97, Liquor Dispensary Fund
$301,494.04, Total $1,473,512.59.
. There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Courtney declared
the meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
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