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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19870316_regular364 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL MARCH 16, 1987 Answering rollcall were Members Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner and Mayor Courtney. EZAG CEREMONY CONDUCTED BY CAMP FIRE; CAMP FIRE BIRTHDAY WEEK PROCLAIMED. The meeting was opened by the presentation of the colors and the Pledge of Allegiance by the Camp Fire Friendly Bluebirds of Countryside School. them and read the following proclamation: PRO CLAMAT ION WHEREAS, Camp Fire, Inc., the national youth organization will be celebrating its 77th birthday on March 17, 1987, and WHEREAS, Camp Fire councils in the State of Minnesota offer our young people the opportunity of informal educational programs which combine group activities with the development of individual talents, as well as offering flexible programming focused on encouraging life skills education for young people of all ages; and WHEREAS, as a community organization, Camp Fire is concerned with preserving the environment, adapting to social change, the application of democratic standards and stimulating and guiding young people; and TmREAS, in Camp Fire, recognition of accomplishments is combined with the encour- agement to use developing skills to serve others in the community; and WHEREAS, Camp Fire is commended for the opportunities its programs offer to young people in the State of Ennesota and throughout the nation and for the many services these young people perform for their communities as Camp Fire members; NOW, THEREFORE, I, C. Wayne Courtney, Mayor of the City of Edina, do hereby officially proclaim March 15 to'March 22, 1987, to be in the City of Edina. Mayor Courtney welcomed I CAMP FIRE BIRTHDAY WEEK RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCE FOR BOWER HATJTHORNE ADOPTED. following resolution of condolence which was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the life of Bower Hawthorne, a long time resident of Edina and former public official, ended on March 7, 1987, and WHEREAS, he was held in high esteem by all who knew him for his many civic interests and efforts in serving his community; and WHEREAS, he held the position of Village Clerk of Edina from January 1, 1943 to October 15, 1952, and WHEREAS, as Clerk his primary duty was the recording of the official Minutes of the Village Council during the early growth years of the Village of Edina; and WHERFAS, he was a founding member of the Colonial Church of Edina; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council hereby extends its heartfelt sympathy to his wife, Helen, and to his children and their families; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be entered in the Minutes Book of the Edina City Council and that a copy be presented to his family. ADOPTED this 16th day of March, 1987. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS ADOPTED. Turner to adopt the consent agenda as presented. Mayor Courtney read the RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCE Motion was made by Member Smith, seconded by Member Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. *MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 23 AND MARCH 2, 1987 APPROVED. Motion was made by Member Smith, seconded by Member Turner to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meetings of February 23 and March 2, 1987. Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. *RESdLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR INDIAN HILLS 3RD ADDITION ADOPTED 8/4/86 AMENDED. resolution approving final plat for Indian Hills 3rd Addition adopted August 4, 1986, as follows: Motion was made by Member Smith, seconded by Member Turner to amend the "RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR INDIAN HILLS 3RD ADDITION BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that that certain plat entitled "INDIAN HILLS 3RD ADDITION", platted by Indian Hills Company, a Minnesota general partnership and Norwest Bank Bloomington, a national banking association; Indian Hills Company, a Minnesota general partnership and Home Savings Association of Kansas City, F.A.; The Minnesota South District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, a Minnesota non-profit corporation and Cross View Lutheran Church, a Minnesota non-profit corporation; Folke R. Victorsen Co., a Minnesota corporation and Indian Hills Company, a Minnesota General partnership; Kenneth A. Macke and Kathleen Macke, husband and wife, and FBS Mortgage Corpor- ation, a Nevada corporation; and Arley B. Bjella and Beverly H. Bjella, husband 3/16/87 ' 365 l and wife, and Metropolitan Federal Savings Bank of Moorhead, a Federal Savings Bank, and presented at the regular meeting of the City Council of August 4, 1986, be and is hereby granted final approval." Motion was carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. PUBLIC HEARING CONCLUDED ON CONSTRUCTION OF WEST 50TH STREET; IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-265 ORDERED. Engineer Hoffman recalled that a public hearing was con- ducted at the Council meeting of March 2, 1987, on construction of West 50th Street from Edina Court to Halifax Avenue. The hearing was continued and staff was directed to bring back alternatives for keeping the street open during construction. as follows: Total construction cost. estimated at $510,418.56; project is proposed to be funded through utility and state afid funds with no assessment to property owners; speci€ic engineering recommendations were 1) bury NSP lines, 2) move North sidewalk to provide better boulevard, 3) construct retaining walls of similar material as used on West portion, and 4) reforest North boulevard. Two alternates were presented: Alternate A - 1987 construction to start June 8 with completion by mid-July with postponement of France Avenue project, and Alternate B - construction after completion of France Avenue project, probably 1989. culty of doing the project under traffic with regard to construction of the storm se6er. Street noting the following common elements: a) side street traffic blocked from access to 50th Street, b) trees on north side removed, c) NSP to remove overhead wires, d) sidewalk on North side to be moved north 2', e) rebuild all retaining walls to Lannon stone, f) street to be built in same location, g) 6-day, 12-hour work week for construction, and h) no truck of bus traffic. In reference to the trees on the North boulevard, Mr. Hoffman explained that with the digging for the burying of the power lines and the moving,of the storm sewer northerly there would be cutting down on both sides of the trees which would leave minimal root structure and they would be vulnerable to strong winds. He then presented the differences for each plan as follows: Plan A - Street closure completely for 6 weeks, lowest cost construction, early start, detour to 54th Street during entire construction; Plan B - Street closure completely 1%-2 weeks, then two way traffic, 11 week completion - longest, costliest to construct, additional $53,750.00, create hardship on North abutting property owners, Detour to 54th Street for 2-week period, and late start because of wait for NSP pole removal; Plan C - Allow continuous eastbound traffic flow although restrictive, minimal additional cost of $29,350.00, No detour for eastbound traffic to business district, 10 week completion and flagging for certain operations. under some traffic. Following Council discussion, comments were heard from the public. fessional Association, said that they are not in favor of closing the street completely and that they would favor keeping one lane of traffic open each way or the alternate option of one lane eastbound or total postponement for two years. William Orr, 4920 Arden Avenue, asked if property owners on the North side would lose 2-3 feet of their yards. Mr. Hoffman explained that the recommendation is to move the sidewalk on the North side of the street two feet north to provide a better growing area for trees. Steven Orr, 4920 Arden Avenue, voiced his concern about vehicles which have hit the trees along their property and asked why West 50th Street could not be narrowed for two lane traffic only. exists and that it becomes four lanes during peak hours. striping for left turn lanes, etc. is a traffic operational technique and that it is under consideration. John Olson, 5000 Arden Avenue, spoke in favor of getting the construction done this year. Ron Ehrhart, 4214 Sunnyside Road, said that apparently Minnegasco will be laying mains in the Country Club area this summer and asked what the impact would be with that in addition to the West 50th Street construction. Mr. Hoffman said that the work Minnegasco is proposing to do would only involve a small trench going down the street and that it would have a small impact on that area. Following some discussion, Member Smith moved approval of construction of West 50th Street from Edina Court to Halifax Avenue according to Plan C as presented and introduced the following resolution for adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that this Council heretofore caused notice of hearing to be duly mailed to owners of each parcel within the affected area on the following proposed improvement: He briefly reviewed the data presented at that meeting Mr. Hoffman presented a graphic to explain the diffi- He then presented Plans A, Band C for construction of West 50th He concluded that it will be difficult to do the construction Paul Pearson, representing the 50th and France Business and Pro- Mr. Hoffman said that the street width will remain as it now He explained that Permanent Street Surfacing with Concrete Curb and Gutter Improvement No. BA-264 - West 50th Street from Edina Court to Halifax Av. and at the hearing held at the time and place specified in said notice, the Council has duly considered the views of all persons interested, and being fully advised of the pertinent facts, does hereby determine to proceed with the construction of said improvement, according to Plan C as presented, including 3/16 /87 366 all proceedings which may be necessary in eminent domain for the acquisition of necessary easements and rights for conskruction and maintenance of such improve- ment; that said improvement is hereby designated and shall'be referred to in all subsequent proceedings as PERMANENT STREET SURFACING WITH CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-264; cost of which shall be paid.from utility funds and municipal State Aid funds. Motion was seconded by Member Turner. Rollcall : Ayes: Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Nays: Kelly Motion carried, resolution adopted. EUBLIC HEARINGS CONDUCTED ON PROPOSED SIDEWALK IMPRO~EMENT NO. s-37, TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT NO. 87-5; HEARING CONTINUED ON IMPROVEMENT NO. P-BA-238 (LINK ROAD FROM EDEN AVENUE TO VERNON AVENUE) TO 4/6/87. were presented, approved and ordered placed on file. g?ven, public hearings were conducted and action taken as hereinafter set forth: Affidavits of Notice Pursuant to due notice A. CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT NO. P-S-37 IN THE FOLLOWING: B. CONSTRUCTION OF TWFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT NO. 87-5 IN THE FOLLOWING: C. CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT STREET SURFACING WITH CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER Vernon Avenue from Interlachen Blvd to Villa Way Link Road and Vernon Avknue IMPROVEMENT NO. P-BA-278 IN TILE FOLLOWING: Link Road from Eden Avenue to Vernon Avenue The improvements listed above affecting properties in or abutting the Grandv .ew area, public hearings were conducted concurrently. the proposed improvements are a result of redevelopment in the Grandview area and traffic concerns expressed by residents over the years. A Grandview area traffic study was conducted in 1984 to determine what traffic improvements should be made as the area redevelops. was at Eden Avenue and Vernon Avenue. section of Eden Avenue at Vernon be closed. occurring on the north and west side of Vernon Avenue suggest the need for better pedestrian access to the Grandview area. the proposed improvements as follows: Engineer Hoffman stated that One problem area that was identified It has been proposed that the inter- Additionally, new developments Mr. Hoffman gave estimated costs for Improvement Sidewalk Improvement No. P.-S-37 Estimated Cost $ 53,673.98 ' 'Traffic Signal Improvement No. 87-5 65,000.00 170,047.24 The funding for these improvements would be HRA funds and County funds, if available. Concerning the sidewalk improvement, Mr. Hoffman pointed out that it is proposed on the north side of Vernon Avenue between Villa Way and' Interlachen Boulevard and on the south side of Vernon Avenue between Link Road and the west driveway of Jerry's Foods. hereto. Permanent Street Surfacing with Concrete Curb & Gutter If approved, construction could be accomplished in 1987 and 1988. .. No objections were heard and none had been received prior Member Turner introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVJ3ENT NO. S-37 BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that this Council heretofore caused notice of hearing to be duly mailed to owners of each parcel within the affected area on the following proposed improvement: and at the hearing held at the time and place specified in said notice, the Council has duly considered the views of all persons interested, and being fully advised of the pertinent facts, does hereby determine to proceed with the construction of said improvement including all proceedings which may be necessary in eminent.domain for the acquisition of necessary easements and rights for con- struction and maintenance of such improvement; that said improvement is hereby designated and shall be referred to in all subsequent proceedings as: SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT NO. S-37, cost of which shall be paid from HRA funds and County funds, 3. available. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Kelly. Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. Sidewalk Improvement No. S-37 I f' In reference to the proposed, traffic light, Mr. Hoffman said the location would be at Link Road and the driveway from the redevelopment project at the Biltmore site. pedestrians to get to Jerry' shopping center. Secondly, it has been proposed to close Eden Avenue at Vernon which recommendation came from homeowners in the area three years ago and the signal would enable traffic from Eden to access Vernon Avenue at Link Road. Hr. Hoffman showed a graphic illustrating a redesign the intersection. Link Road/Vernon or Eden Avenue/Vernon meet warrants for a traffic signal. ever, the redesign of the intersection will probably result in traffic counts that will meet warrants. It would serve two functions, first it would provide a crossing for &. .. f:? I He pointed out that presently neither the intersection at How- Staff would recommend approval of the proposed traffic 31 16 / 87 367 signal, subject to Hennepin County approval and final warrants being met. Mr. 'Hoffman added that some changes are proposed for the service road abutting the Superamerica property and that staff met with Superamerica representatives today for the first.time. They were asked to review their operations based on the proposed road plan. proposed street construction be continued to the meeting of April 6, 1987 to give them more time to give their input. cost of the traffic signal would have to be paid by the City. said that typically the City would pay three-fourths of the cost and the County would pay one-fourth if the signal meets warrants. that the recommendation is to approve construction of the traffic signal conditioned on meeting warrants for the intersection. Biltmore project is completed and warrants are still not met would the project come back to the Council for discussion of other options. Mr. Hoffman said that when the Biltmore project is completed and there are occupants in it, it will create vehicular and pedestrian traffic that should meet the warrants. It is hoped to have the signal in place before the building is opened. Member Kelly questioned the access for two facilities if Eden Avenue were vacated. Mr. Hoffman responded that it would change their access to some degree but that they have made no comment to staff. he said that the consultant's report indicated the purchase of some right of way from Superamerica and that this issue would have to be resolved before final plans were developed. Member Smith said he was concerned that the study had not been extended to the Hansen Road/Ayshire Boulevard area and asked what other traffic signals may be needed at some point in the future. Mr. Hoffman explained that this was discussed at the public hearing for the Namron project, located north of Vernon Avenue and west of Villa Way, last fall. In looking at the types of streets that intersect with Vernon Avenue in that area and the traffic volumnes the only possible traffic signals may be at Hansen Road and Gleason/Vernon. He said the proposed signal would enable the seniors who will be living in the redevelopment projects on the north side of Vernon to cross the roadway to get to the shopping areas on the south side. partner in the Vernon Terrace project (Biltmore site), requested that the Council give favorable consideration to the proposed traffic signal at Link Road and Vernon Avenue at this time because, as staff has indicated, it is felt that as the project proceeds and residents start to move in it will meet the warrants. -He said they would prefer that the signal be in place not only for pedestrians but for potential residents as they consider moving into the project. Ron Cohen, representing the Richmond Hills Improvement Association, said they have been concerned since 1956 about the intersection of Vernon.and Eden Avenue. They feel the road construction should be done at the same time as the traffic signal as it is a dangerous intersection and both projects should be done at the same time. hereto. subject to Hennepin County approval and final warrants being met: Superamerica has asked that the hearing on the Mayor Courtney asked how much of the Mr. Hoffman Member Turner commented She asked if after the With regard to the proposed street project, Frank Dunbar, No objections were heard and none had beqn received prior Member Smith introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, ' RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT NO. 87-5 BE IT RESOLVED by the.Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that this Council c heretofore caused notice of hearing to be duly mailed to owners of each parcel within the affected area on the following proposed improvement: and at the hearing held at the time and place specified in said notice, the Council has duly considered the views of all persons interested, and being fully advised of the pertinent facts, does hereby determine to proceed with the construetion of said improvement including all proceedings which may be necessary in eminent domain for the acquisition of necessary easements and rights for construction and maintenance of such improvement; that said improvement is hereby designated and shall be referred to in all subsequent proceedings as: TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT NO. 87-5, cost of which shall be paid from HRA funds and County funds, if available. Mckion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Turner. Traffic Signal Improvement No. 87-5 Rollcall : Ayes: -Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. In reference to the proposed street project, Mr. Hoffman recommended the hearing be continued to April 6, 1987. Jack Limley, representing Superamerica, said he concurred that the hearing be postponed to April 6 so that their engineers can see if they can come up with a workable solution. that she was not convinced that we have thought out the whole redevelopment area and asked if Superamerica is the only issue that needs to be resolved. Mr. Hoffman said that is the biggest concern but that staff could seek input of the other properties. Following discussion, Member Kelly moved to continue the public hearing on the Permanent Street Surfacing with Concrete Curb & Gutter Improvement No. P-BA-278 to the meeting of April 6, 1987. Motion was seconded by Member Smith. Member Kelly commented ' Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. 3/16/87 368 PUBLIC HEARING ON PRELIEiINARY PLAT FOR LOT 5, MUIR WOODS (ROBERT GRIFFITH) CONTINUED TO 4/20/87. Affidavits of notice were presented, approved and ordered placed on file. seconded by Member Turner to continue the public hearing on the preliminary-plat for Lot 5, Muir Woods to April 20, 1987. As requested by the proponent, Member Kelly's motion was Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVED FOR JOHN LAURENT AND ASSOCIATES. were presented, approved and ordered placed on file. presented the subdivision proposal for property generally located north of West 78th Street and east of Marth Court. developed single family lots with a combined frontage of 268 feet on Marth Court and a total area of 41,184 square feet. division request which would create one.new buildable lot. The existing home on the southerly lot would be removed. of the property would remain. 84 feet and 82 feet. and 10,250 square feet. Court are undergoing a transition. replatted in recent years. the lots on the west side of Marth Court. property are 100 feet wide. The topography of these lots is significantly different than that of the subject property. Court drop off dramatically and consequently additional width is required. The buildable area on the subject property is relatively level. that the request was heard by the Community Development and Planning Commission on February 25, 1987, and recommended approval subject to: 1) final plat approval, 2) subdivision dedication and 3) payment of utility connection charges. He said that John Laurent, the proponent, was present to answer any questions. No comment being heard, Member Smith introduced the following resolution and moved adoption, subject to 1) final plat approval, 2) subdivision dedication and 3) payment of utility connection charges: Affidavits of notice Planner Craig Larsen I The subject property is comprised of two The proponent has submitted a sub- The existing home on the northerly portion Lot widths for the new lots would be 102 feet, Lot areas would be 17,970 square feet, 12,964 square feet Mr. Larsen pointed out that the properties along Marth Several large older properties have been The new lots opposite the subject The most recent, Braemar Hills 11th Addition, created The lots on the west side of Marth Mr. Larsen reported RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL I FOR JOHN LAURENT AND ASSOCIATES BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that that certain plat entitled JOHN LAURENT AND ASSOCIATES, platted by John Laurent and Associates and presented at the regular meeting of the City Council of March 16, 1987, be and is hereby granted preliminary plat approval. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Turner. Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Smith, Turner, Courtney Nays : Richards Member Richards commented that'he felt the lots should be 100 feet in on the west side of Marth Court. Resolution adopted. width as PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVED FOR DCI SECOND ADDITION. Affidavits of Not ce were presented, approved and ordered placed on file. Planner Larsen said that the subject property is generally located south of Waterman Avenue and east of Blake Road and measures approximately 122 feet by 580 feet and is 56,000 square feet in area. The property is a through lot with frontage on Interlachen Boulevard and on Blake Road. of the property relating to the Interlachen Boulevard frontage. have submitted a request for subdivision which would create one new buildable lot fronting on Waterman Avenue. and would contain 28,515 square feet. located to the west and north of the proposed lot, and to the east is Interlachen Country Club. technical changes to meet Ordinance requirements. First, as initially drawn it did not include all of the property in the plat. requires that all of the property be included in the plat. easements along the property lines are not shown on the preliminary plat and these easements are required. Thirdly, the plat must also dedicate the right of way for Interlachen Boulevard. than existing lots in the neighborhood. compares to an average width of 92 feet for existing lots fronting on this block . of Waterman Avenue. Planning Commission on February 25, 1987 and recommended approval, subject to these conditions and modifications: 1) final plat approval, 2) subdivision dedi- cation, 3) inclusion of all of the property in the plat and easements for roadway and utility purposes, and 4) dedication of property south of Interlachen Boule- vard as an outlot. Mr. Larsen pointed out that the driving range for Interlachen Country Club is adjacent to the subject property and occasionally golf balls do An existing dwelling is located on the southerly portion The proponents The lot would be 122 feet wide, 233 feet deep Existing single family dwellings are Mr. Larsen explained that the plat as proposed requires some The subdivision Ordinance Second, utility I The proposed lots are compatible with and larger The proposed lot width of 122 feet 'The request was heard by the Community Development and 3/16 187 m a 369 end up on the property. to put up a net or barrier that would prevent that from happening. being heard, Member Turner introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, subject to: 1) final plat approval, 2) subdivision dedication, 3) inclusion of all of the property in the plat and easements for roadway and utility purposes, and 4) dedication of property south of Interlachen Boulevard as an outlot: Staff has talked to the country club about their desire No comment RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR DCI SECOND ADDITION BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that that certain plat entitled "DCI SECOND ADDITION", platted by Developers Construction, Inc., a Minnesota corporation, and presented at the regular meeting of the City Council of March 16, 1987, be and is hereby granted preliminary plat approval. Motion for adoption of the resolutioq was seconded by Member Smith. Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. FINAL REZONING TO PRD-2 AND FINAL,PLAT APPROVED FOR SHADOW HILL TOWNHOUSES;. ORDINANCE NO. 825-A17 ADQPTED. Affidavits of Notice were presented, approved and ordered placed on file. Planner Larsen recalled that the subject property is located north of the Crosstown Highway and east and north of Vernon Court. The property has been considered for Planned Residential District PRD-2 zoning to allow for construction of 15 townhouse units. approved by the Council on October 20, 1986 and the preliminary plat for the property was approved on January 26, 1987. The proponent has now submitted overall development plans in support of final rezoning and final plat approval. Mr. Larsen pointed out that the plan continues to illustrate 15 townhouse units as approved earlier and setbacks for the buildings comply with all Ordinance requirements. Minor changes have occurred between preliminary and final plans: 1) family rooms have been added to the two end units measuring approximately 16 by 214 feet, 2) deck areas over the garages have been replaced by hip roofs. Except for these changes the unit plans are as in the approved preliminary plan. Several details of the landscape plan and schedule should be noted. First, the plan emphasizes screening of the project from the highway through plantings on the south side of Vernon.Court. Due to the proximity of these plantings to. the street, damage by snowplows could occur. Second, a small retaining wall is proposed south of Vernon Court in the extreme southwesterly corner of the site. moved at least five feet back from the curb line. The landscape plan proposes that 11 existing hardwood trees count toward the requirement. should be identified on the plan. smaller than ordinance requirement and should at least meet ordinance minimums. Finally, the proposed retaining walls north of the units lack sufficient detail to determine their adequacy. not alter the approved concept of the plan. The request for final rezoning and final plat approval was heard by the Community Development and Planning Commission on February 25, 1987 and approval was recommended subject to several conditions. Because some of these conditions are of a technical nature it was staff's recommendations that they be left to the discretion of the staff, especially with regard to the landscaping, retaining walls, etc. The conditions on which the Commission based their recommendation were: 1) that permits be withheld until staff receives evidence that the plat has been recorded and real estate taxes and special assessment payments are current, 2) that the following changes and modifications to the landscaping plan be approved by the Building Inspector and City Engineer prior to issuance of a building permit: a) retaining wall in southeasterly corner of site be moved 5 feet back from curb line or be removed, b) existing mature trees on site should be illustrated on the plan and tagged on site, c) all landscaping stock should be at least at the minimum Ordinance size requirements, 3) detail of the proposed retaining wall system be provided which illustrates the height of all walls, materials, and the frequency and type of proposed tie-backs; this plan should be pre- pared and signed by a registered architect or engineer, and 4) subdivision dedication based on a land value of $230,000.00. Robert Hanson, proponent, stated that he agreed and-concurred with the recommendations set forth. .No objection being heard, Member Turner offered Ordinance No. 825-A17 for Second Reading and moved its adoption and htroduced the following resolution, subject . to these conditions: 1) that permits be withheld until staff receives evidence that the plat has been recorded and that real estate taxes and special assess- ment payments are current, 2) that these changes and modifications to the land- scaping plan be approved by the Building Inspector and Engineer prior to issuance of a building permit, a) retaining wall in southeasterly corner of site be moved 5 feet back from curb line or be removed, b) existing mature trees on site should be illustrated on the plan and tagged, c) all landscaping stock be at least at the minimum Ordinance size requirement, 3) detail of the proposed Preliminary rezoning was Staff would request that -this retaining wall be either eliminated or These trees Also, some of the landscaping suggested is Mr. Larsen concluded that the minor changes do 3/16/87 370 retaining wall system be provided and this plan should be prepared and signed by a registered architect or engineer, and 4) payment of a subdivision dedication fee of $18,400.00: ORDINANCE NO. 825-A17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (NO. 825) BY ADDING TO THE PLANNED RESIDENCE DISTRICT . (PRD-2). THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA ORDAINS: Section 1. Section 6 of Ordinance No. 825 of the City is amended by "The extent of the Planned Residence District (Sub-District PRD-2) is enlarged by the addition of .the following property: That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 6, Township 116 North, Range 21 West of the 5th Prigcipal Meridian, described as follows: of the Northwest Quarter; thence South along the West line of said Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter a distance of 709.1 feet more or less to a point which is distant 814.5 feet North of the Southwest corner of said Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence Easterly on a deflection angle to the left of 87 degrees 40 minutes a distance of 676.3 feet; thence North parallel with the West line of said Northeast Quarter of the North- west Quarter to the North line of said Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence West along said North line to the point of beginning, which lies Northeasterly of the Northerly line of County Road No. 62." Sec. 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage adding the following thereto: Beginning at the Northwest corner of said Northeast Quarter and publication. ATTEST : %A%4zLell- City Clerk I RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR SHADOW HILL TOWNHOUSES BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that that certain plat entitled "SHADOW HILL TOTJNHOUSES", platted by Robert E. Hanson and Suzanne F. Hanson, husband and wife, and presented at the regular meeting of the City Council of March 16, 1987, be and is hereby granted final plat approval. Motion for adoption of the ordinance and resolution was seconded by Member Smith. I Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Smith, Turner, Courtney Nays : Richards Ordinance and Resolution adopted. FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVED FOR MIDWEST FEDERAL BUILDING EXPANSION. Affidavits of Notice were presented, approved and ordered placed on file. explained that the subject property is a triangular parcel forming an island at the intersections of Xerxes Avenue, York Avenue and Vest 66th Street. currently developed with a 4810 square foot circular structure and 2 drive-up teller kiosks. Midwest Federal, the proponent, requests approval of a plan to add approximately 2210 square feet to the building by extending the circular pattern 8 feet and enlarging the underground vault. Two additional drive-up teller kiosks will also be added; improvements by eliminating several non-conforming setbacks and providing additional landscaping. 8 parking stalls is also included in the plan. conforming features to remain. do not provide the required 10 foot setback from the building. parking stall at the entrance from Xerxes Avenue is set back less than the required 20 feet from the right of way. teller are at a width of 8.5 feet instead of the required 9 feet. Since this was heard by the Community Development and Planning Commission on February 25, 1987, the proponent has agreed to modify the plan to show 9 foot drive aisles. The proposed plan continues the design of the existing materials. advised that Hennepin County has reviewed the plan and has approved it. is therefore recommended. the following resolution and moved adoption: BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that the Final Development Plan for Midwest Federal, 3100 West 66th Street, presented at the regular meeting of the City Council of March 16, 1987, be and is hereby approved. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Kelly. Planner Larsen The site is The proposed plan provides several site Surplus parking in excess of Ordinance requirements by The plan would allow three non- One, the parking stalls adjacent to the flagpole Two, an existing I Three, the service kiosks at the drive-up Mr. Larsen Approval No objections being heard, Member Turner introduced RE SOLUTION Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. 3/16/87 371 PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON YEAR XI11 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUDGET; BUDGET APPROVED; ALLOCATION OF YEAR XI1 FUNDS FOR SUMMIT POINT APPROVED. Affidavits of Notice were presented, approved and ordered placed on file. Planner Larsen stated that this hearing was being conducted to consider the Year XI11 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Budget. Edina's allocation for Year XI11 of the program is $140,679.00 and the budget which has been prepared basically reflects projects which have been funded for some years. The following budget was presented: Activity Rehabilitation' of Private Properties Budget $ 40,000 Comprehensive Plan Graphics 10,000 Public Services 20 , 000 Removal of Architectural Barriers 40 , 000 Assistance to Low and Moderage Income Housing 30,679 $140,679 Mr. Larsen said that staff is suggesting that $10,000 be allocated to staff time and materials to update the graphic elements of the Comprehensive Plan. The graphics of the Plan need to be updated to conform to the text changes adopted by the Council in 1986. The Rehabilitation of Private Property project would provide funding to repair and rehabilitate single family homes in the City. The Public Services project would continue the City's funding of the H.O.M.E. program of South Hennepin Human Services Council and would fund the distribu- tion of surplus food commodities within the City by picking up the transportation costs. the City's plan to make all public buildings and facilities accessible to the handicapped. and/or the Public Works facility. Housing project would be available to assist in construction of new housing in the City. for new housing but that it is important to keep the project active in case a project is proposed during the budget period. was published, two specific requests for funding have been received. the H.O.M.E. program has requested a Year XI11 funding level of $13,000. For the past several years we have provided $8,000 per year for this project. increase is based on SHHSC's perception of the need in the community and also on the discussion by the Council at the 1987 Budget hearings. request has been received from the Hennepin Economic Resource Organization (HERO) for $7,033. According to the business plan, HERO will provide job training and job re-training to disadvantaged and dislocated residents of suburban Hennepin County. All communities in Urban Hennepin County CDBG program have been asked to contribute 5% of their Year XI11 allocation to HERO. used to purchase a building for the project. The funding would be secured by a lien against the facilities. staff would suggest the following budget re-allotments: Assistance to Low and Moderate Income Housing at $23,646 and HERO at $7,033. All other budget allocations would remain as proposed. action on the Year XI11 CDBG Budget, the Council should consider a request for use of some existing Year XI1 funds. Point (formerly Woodhaven) have requested $11,208.34 in assistance to cover unbudgeted construction shortfall for their 29 unit senior citizen project at Vernon and Summit Avenues. for the community room and office and for the construction of a traffic control island at Interlachen and Summit Avenues. Reasons for the shortfall were: 1) during construction the Fire Department ordered changes which amounted to $8,100, 2) the City is requiring the traffic island to prevent left turns from Summit westbound on Interlachen Boulevard at a cost of $3,750, and 3) install- ation of a monitoring system for the emergency pull cords'will cost $1,672. Mr. Larsen said that money to fund this request is available in the Year XI1 Apistance to Low and Moderate Income Housing project. to the East Edina.Housing Foundation which'would provide the assistance to the Summit Point project. covering assistance to housing.construction. Speaking in support of the request for funding for HERO was Robert Arthur, Chairman of the Board of HERO. Mr. Arthur responded to questions of the Council as to how the HERO program functions and why a building is needed. Following discussion, Member Richards said he would support something that would be more oriented to the Edina community and that he would support additional funding for the H.O.M.E. Program. Member Turner said she concurred with Mr. Richards and had the same hesitance about the HERO program until it had a track record that would show that Edina residents would be served through the program. of the Year XI11 CDBG Budget as initially presented, with the understanding that the Public Services budget of $20,000 would include the funding of the H.O.M.E. program at $13,000 and the distribution of surplus food commodities, and introduced the following resolution for adoption: The Architecture Barriers project would provide funding to implement Some of these funds would possible be used for Arneson Acres Park The Assistance to Low and Moderate Income Mr. Larsen pointed out that at present there are no.pending proposals Since the preliminary budget First, The Secondly, a The money would be If the Council decides t6 fund the HERO project, Mr. Larsen added that following Council's He advised that the sponsors of Summit This funding would be used to purchase furnishings Funds would be provided This is necessary because of HUD regulations Member Turner then moved approval 3/16 187 312 RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR YEAR XI11 COMFlTJNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of Edina, through execution of a Joint Cooperation Agreement with Hennepin County, is a cooperating unit in the Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program, and WHEREAS, the City of Edina has developed a proposal for the use of Urban Hennepin County CDBG funds made available to it; and WHEXEAS, the following proposed use of Community Development Block Grant funds was developed consistent with program rules: Act-ivity Budget Rehabilitation of Private Properties $ 40,000 Comprehensive Plan Graphics 10 , 000 Public Services 20 , 000 Removal of Architectural Barriers 40 , 000 Assistance to Low and Moderate Income Housing 30,679 $140,679 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Edina City Council approves the proposed use of Year XI11 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant funds and authorizes submittal of the proposal to Hennepin County for consideration by the Citizen Advisory Committee and for inclusion in the Year XI11 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Statement of Objectives and Projected Use of Funds. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Kelly. Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. Member Kelly then made a motion approving the allocation of $11,208.34 from Year XI1 CDBG funds to be paid to the East Edina Housing Foundation to provide assistance to the Summit-:Point senior citizen project. Motion was seconded by Member Turner. Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Nays: Smith Motion carried. ' *BID AWARDED FOR SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION REMODELING. Member Smith, seconded by Member Turner for award of bid for remodeling of sanitary sewer Lift Stations No. 4 and No. 5 to recommended low bidder, Pipeco Contracting, at $49,899.00. Motion was made by Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. *BID AWARDED FOR TRAFFIC PAINT. Member Turner for award of bid for traffic paint to recommended low bidder, Vogel Paint and Wax Company, at $5,255.50. Motion was made by Member Smith, seconded by Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. BID AWARDED FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF 1977 FORI) GENERAL LS9000 PUMPER. Rosland advised that there was only one bidder for the reconstruction of the 1977 Ford GeneralLS9000 Pumper, which was the bid of Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. at $77,850.00. He noted that the bid is not within the amount budgeted but that money is available from amounts reserved for Fire Department equipment. Richards questioned if the City would be getting value in return to justify this kind of expenditure. the best option for the dollars. pumper and sell the 1977 pumper. do not know what is available in terms of chassis or as to price of a new pumper. Member Smith asked much additional useful life would be bought by reconstruction of the 1977 pumper. of use and that because of the use of stainless steel and aluminum for the recon- struction. job that the vehicle will have increased resale value. said that the existing pumper is in poor condition bodywise. and transmission are in very good shape. an identical vehicle is not available. heavy duty..enough to handle the fire service are not available. that following reconstruction the pumper would have a value of $145,000. of Member Smith was seconded by Member Turner for award of bid for reconstruction of the 1977 Ford General LS9000 Pumper to Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. at $77,850.00. Manager Member Chief Paulfranz said that the Fire Department felt this was . The other option would be to spec out a new He said there some disadvantages in that they Mr. Paulfranz responded that they anticipate another 15 years I Dennis Cain, FMO, The engine, frame They have investigated new pumpers and The engine transmission and frame that are He estimated Motion . Ayes: Kelly, Smith, Turner, Courtney Nays: Richards Motion carried. VIERKANT PROPOSAL FOR YARD WASTE COMPOSTING IN EDINA-MORNINGSIDE AREA REFERRED TO RECYCLING COMMISSION. to implement a yard waste composting program for the Edina-Morningside area. presently provide refuse collection service to the Edina-Morningside residents on a twice a week basis. The program will be implemented utilizing a separate Manager Rosland presented the proposal of Vierkant Disposal They . 3/16 18 7 373 P 03 Lo I: a a truck which will circulate through the Edina-Morningside area collecting plastic bags of yard waste. the truck and transported to the Hennepin County composting site at no addi- tinal cost to the residents. Vierkant Disposal feels they can cover the cost of this service by the reduction in their landfill tipping fees resulting from the diversion of yard wastes from the landfilled refuse. To keep the cost of collection of yard waste down, Vierkant is asking that yard wastes be placed at the curb to reduce labor costs. Mr. Rosland pointed out that materials brought to the composting site would be designated to a certain area so that the tonnage can be "credited" to the city of origin. in compost tonnage will help Edina qualify for a greater percentage of funding from Hennepin County for our Recycling Program. proposed program in detail, noting that he would basically be diverting the funds paid for landfill fees (approximately $150-160 per truck) to the yard waste composting program. He added that to make it cost effective the yard waste would have to be placed at the curb for pickup. Member Turner asked if the Recycling Commission had reviewed the proposal. Mr. Rosland replied that they have not seen it although the Recycling Coordinator has reviewed the program. Following discussion, Member Smith moved that the yard waste composting program proposed by Vierkant Disposal be referred to the Recycling Commission for their recommendation, and if they approve the program that a revised ordinance be drafted which would provide for curbside pickup of yard waste, and that the ordinance have a sunset provision. Motion was seconded by Member Turner. community was that we have not permitted curbside pickup and that he did not feel that we should deviate from a long standing policy. suggested that the ordinance could be written so that yard waste could only be placed at curbside during certain hours of the day. Mayor Courtney then called the question. Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. The contents of the bags will be loaded into Any increase Gary Vierkant explained the Member Richards commented that one of the hallmarks of the Member Kelly JCBEERL.ICENSE RENEWALS APPROVED. Turner to approve the following.beer license renewals for the year April 1, 1987 to April 1, 1988, subject to final approval by the Police Department: .On-sale 3.2 Beer Licenses Off-sale 3.2 Beer Licenses Biltmore Bowl Edina Superette Braemar Golf Course Holiday Stations, Inc. Bravo! Italian Specialties Kenny's Market Camelot Golf Course Red Owl Country Store Corelli..l.s Pizza & Pasta Dayton's Food Service Donaldson's Minnesota Room Edina American Legion Post Edina Golf Dome Ediner Restaurant Empress Restaurant Jerry's Foods Original Pancake House The Pantry Southdale Bowl St. Louie Rib Company Szechuan Star Restaurant T.J.'s Family Restaurant ' Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. Motion of Member Smith was seconded by Member Superamerica Station TEMPORARY ON-SALE 3.2 BEER LICENSE APPROVED FOR OUR LADY OF GRACE CHURCH. Manager Rosland advised the Council that an application has been received for a temporary On-sale 3.2 Beer License for Our Lady of Grace Church for a benefit function on May 2, 1987. issuance of the license. Because less than 90 days will have elapsed since the last temporary beer license was issued, Our Lady of Grace Church has sub- mitter a letter asking that the Council grant the license, waiving the 90-day interval requirement. Member Turner for approval of issuance of a temporary On-sale 3.2 Beer License to Our Lady of Grace Church for May 2, 1987. The Police Department has reviewed and approved Motion of Member Richards was seconded by I Ayes: Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Abstaining: Kelly Motion carried'. AGENDA'FOR MARCH 21 STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP DISCUSSED. Member Turner said. that following the discussion at the last Council meeting and subsequent meetings with Barbara Arney, facilator, that an agenda has been drafted for the March 21 Strategic Planning Workshop. informally agreed to approve the agenda as scheduled. After a brief discussion of the agenda, it was 3/16/87 374 1-494 CORRIDOR STUDY TIME EXTENTION REQUEST APPROVED. that the Homart Settlement Agreement between Edina, Bloomington, Homart and Manager Rosland recalled the Metropolitan council provided that the Metropolitan Council would undertake a study of the 1-494 Corridor. months from the date of the agreement, that is, by May 15, 1987. A request has now been received from the Metropolitan Council for an amendment to the Agreement extending that period to twenty-four months, or until November 15, 1987. The amendment will have to be agreed to by all parties and is now being circulated among the parties to the Agreement. Member Turner said that, informally, the parties have agreed to the extention and that they did not feel it would take six months to complete the study. resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION A BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Council that it hereby approves a six-month extention for completion of the 1-494 Corridor Study; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Manager are directed and authorized to sign such an amendment to the Homart Settlement Agreement, subject to the execution of the same amendment by all of the other parties to the Settlement Agreement. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Smith. The study was to be completed within eighteen I Member Turner then introduced the following Rollcall : I Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. REPORT GIVEN ON DEER POPULATION. meeting the Council asked'for an update concerning the deer population study. Last November, staff reported that the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) . suggested that an aerial survey be conducted to estimate the present deer pop- ulation. control program. and bkause of the unusual snowless winter , John Parker , the area wildlife -manager, reports that an aerial survey was not possible. that there is no alternative than to delay the project until next winter. Kelly asked that Jean Lowe, 6301 Loch Moor Drive, who had appeared before the Council in November, 1986, with regard to the deer problems, be given this information. No formal action was taken. Manager Rosland recalled that at the last This survey would provide the basis for their recommendations as to a Successful aerial surveys depend upon adequate snow cover Mr..Rosland concluded Member APPOINTMENT MADE TO EDINA RECYCLING COMMISSION. and seconded by Member Kelly to appoint Stephen Sando to the Edina Recycling Commission to fill an unexpired term (DeLores Paul) to 2-1-88. Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. Motion was made by Hember Smith FRAN HOFFMAN COMMENDED FOR REPRESENTATION ON AMM HIGHWAY JURISDICTION TASK FORCE. Member Turner shared with the Council a compliment made at the AMM Board meeting by a mayor of another surburb as to Mr. Hoffman's effective representation of all cities on the Highway Jurisdiction Task Force. their appreciation for Mr. Hoffman's work on the task force. .The Eoard had also expressed UPDATE TO BE GIVEN ON SOUTH HENNEPIN WMAN SERVICES COUNCIL. Member Turner asked that an update on the South Hennepin Human Services Council'be placed on a future agenda so that she could advise the Council of some of SHHSC's activities, the agenda date to be at the discretion of the Manager. REPORT GIVEN ON MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION'S POLICIES REGARDING LEGISLATION. Manager Rosland advised that a special meeting of the Municipal Legislative Commission (MLC) Board of Directors is scheduled on March 25, at which state legis- lation will be discussed and positions determined so that their lobbyists can convey that information to state legislators. policies : 1) The MLC opposes the Governor's 1987 Property Tax Proposal. 2) The MLC opposes any legislation which would extend the sales tax and motor vehicle excise tax to local units of government. 3) The MLC supports legislation which would,expand Minnesota's present sales tax base item(s) . 4) The MLC supports legislat5on which would impose the 6% sales tax on the whole- sale price of gasoline. the trunk highway fund or would be used to replace the lost revenue due to the transfer of the motor vehicle excise tax from the general fund to the trunk highway fund. 5) The MLC opposes any changes in the appropriation and/or amount of homestead credit dollars going to local units of government. 6) The MLC supports legislation which retain-s the appropriation for local govern- ment aid (LGA) at its current level. Should LGA payments be reduced, the reduction should be proportional. Mr. Rosland then reviewed these The funds raised from this tax would be dedicated to . 3/16 187 375 Lo I: m 5 I 7) The MLC opposes all four property tax reform components proposed by the With reference to Policy 4, Member Turner asked if the MLC discussed supporting moving the motor vehicle excise tax out of the general fund and into the trunk highway fund where it is supposed to be. support it going back into the trunk highway fund. like to see the MLC support that recommendation. the Council, Mr. Rosland said he would represent the Council's consensus of the MLC's position on these policies and would convey Member Turner's recommend- ation. Coalition of Outstate Cities. Mr. Rosland said the MLC would Member Turner said she would With no further comments from CITY HALL SPACE STUDY REVIEWED; REMODELING OF CERTAIN AREAS APPROVED. Manager Rosland recalled that the Council had authorized a City Hall Space Study in 1985 and the subsequent contracting with Foster W. Dunwiddie, architect, to analyze the existing and future space requirements for City Departments housed in City Hall. the schematic plans for alterations and additions to the existing building to satisfy these needs together with cost estimates for the proposed alterations and additions. within the existing building to meet the current needs for office space, the space is poorly arranged and inefficient in some areas. proof vaults, and remnants of previous use patterns all have served to restrict flexibility and contribute to inefficiencies in the plan. recommended that some architectural barriers and remnants be removed and that the City move toward an office systems approach to space planning utilizing movable partitions and work stations. This would also allow for rearrange- ment to meet changing demands of City Departments at minimum cost. To.meet storage needs of the City, Mr. Dunwiddie recommended the addition of a storage facility on the southwest corner of the building. both the needs for: adequate record storage and a Police Property Room. estimated cost of the proposed addition would be $195,000 including relocation of the existing electrical service, fees and contingency. that the addition and the completion of the Police Department can and should be addressed during the Long Range Capital Planning process and would be Phase I1 of the project. Costs for'Phase I remodeling were presented as follows: Mr. Rosland reviewed the report prepared by Mr. Dunwiddie and The report indicated that although there is adequate space Fixed partitions, fire- Mr. Dunwiddie has This addition would serve The Mr. Rosland said Carpeting throughout City Hall, including installation Wallpaper and paint for upper level of City Hall Purchase of modular office systems $24,945 4,407 22,000 Materials for electrical and structural changes 5,700 $57,052 As to funding, Mr. Rosland recommended that $40,000 come from the Capital Plan for carpeting which was budgeted in the years 1987 and 1989, plus $10,000 budgeted and not used to complete the Space Study. The remaining $7,000 would come from the 1987 Contingency Budget. was necessary to improve the work sites of some of the employees, that this has been a long process which has determined that there is adequate space if the space is planned and used more efficiently. Member Kelly moved approval of Phase I of the City Hall remodeling for an estimated cost of $57,052 as presented. Motion was seconded by Member Turner. Member Smith asked what Phase I1 would include. Mr. Rosland said the completion of the Police Depart- . ment remodeling is tied to the proposed addition to the building for storage . of City Hall records and a Police Property Room. to cost $195,000 and when the plan for the Police Department is priced out it will be brought back to the Council for review. the question. Mr. Rosland concluded that he felt it The addition is estimated Mayor Courtney then called Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. APPOINTMENT TO EAST EDINA HOUSING FOUNDATION DISCUSSED. reminded the Council of the vacancy on the East Edina Housing Foundation and suggested that Robert Schoening be considered as a candidate. asked what the function of the Foundation was. was established in connection with the Edinborough project. to handle the slow second mortgages and can also be used to distribute money for special housing projects,such as the Summit Point senior citizen project. Smith asked for names and background of current board members. action was taken. Manager Rosland Member Smith Mr. Rosland explained that it Member No formal JOINT MEETING OF COUNCIL/SCHOOL BOARD DISCUSSED. the date of May 11, 1987 for the joint meeting of the Council and the School Board. He reminded the Council that they are scheduled to meet as the Board of Review at 5:OO p.m. on that date and that the joint meeting could be set for later that evening. Discussion was held on whether or not there should be a prepared agenda. contact Dr. Smyth and suggest that both the Council and the School Board Manager Rosland proposed It was informally agreed that Mr. Rosland should 3/16 / 87 376 identify several items for discussion. her suggestion that the matter of financing for various projects be discussed. No formal action was taken. Member Kelly reminded the Council of FRANCE AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION DISCUSSED; DELAY TO BE REQUESTED. Manager Rosland clarified that following the action of the Council at this meeting with regard to the reconstruction of West 50th Street, that the City would request MNDOT to delay the start of the France Avenue project until 1988. Mr. Hoffman said that MNDOT has been willing to cooperate with Edina so that there will not be construction in both areas concurrently and that he would advise MNDOT of the action taken by the Council with regard to \?est 50th Street and request that they postpone construction on France Avenue until next year. was taken. RE-FUNDING OF 1985 TAX INCRFX4ENT BONDS DISCUSSED. Manager Rosland referred the Council to a memorandum prepared by John Wallin, Finance Director, with regard to advance refunding of 1985 Tax Increment Bonds. He noted that it has been the policy of the City not to refund bonds. However, during the last several years the tax-exempt bond market has experienced substantial changes in interest levels. conditions at that time. The current market, with substanially lower interest rates, now makes it feasible and attractive for the City to refund this issue. There is now the possibility that the City can save approximately $700/800,000 over the life of the bond issue according to information obtained in working with two public financial consultants. need more background information and suggested that staff arrange for the financial consultants to present the pros and cons of bond re-funding to the Council at a future meeting. Mr. Rosland said that would be arranged. No action was taken. No formal action During 1985, the City sold a Tax Increment Bond reflecting market Member Richards said that he would. *CLAIMS PAID. payment of the following claims as per pre-list dated 3/16/87: General Fund $490,248.82, Art Center $2,410.56, Capital Fund $4,987.50, Swimming Pool Fund $562.00, Golf Course Fund $8,671.34, Recreation Center Fund $4,295.66, Gun Range Fund $287.11, Utility Fund $13,353.56, Liquor Dispensary Fund $54,657.60, Total $579,474.15; and for confirmation of payment of the foilowing claims dated 2/28/87: General Fund $804,673.35, Art Center $186.42, Golf Course Fund $321.55, Recreation Center Fund $207.23, Gun Range Fund $66.38, Utility Fund $516.95, Liquor Dispensary Fund $188,574.37, Total $994,546.25. Motion of Member Smith was seconded by Member Turner to approve I Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Courtney declared the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.