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EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL
APRIL 6, 1987
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
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Answering rollcall were Members Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner and Mayor Courtney.
EDINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WEEK PROCLAIMED.
p r o c 1 ama t i on :
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, The Edina Chamber of Commerce is established to meet the needs of and
promote Edina's businesses and professional community and to foster the quality of
life in the City of Edina;
WHEREAS, The Edina Chamber of Commerce works to advance the civic, commercial,
business and industrial interests of Edina;
WHEREAS, The Edina Chamber of Commerce promotes E&na as an exceptional location
for industrial, retail, service and financial businesses, as well as civic,
educational, cultural, social and recreational facilities;
WHEREAS, The Edina Chamber of Commerce works to effect better working
relationships with other chambers of commerce, government units, and other
organizations with similar goals,
WHEREAS, The Edina Chamber of Commerce serves as a resource for all people
interested in becoming more knowledgeable about Edina;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, C. Wayne Courtney, Mayor of the City of Edina do hereby
proclaim April 20 through April 25, 1987 as:
Proclaimed this 6th day of April, 1987.
Mayor Courtney read the following
EDINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WEEK
ARBOR MONTH AND DAY PROCLAIMED.
WHEREAS, trees are a most valuable resource, purifying our air and water, helping
conserve our soil and energy, serving as a recreational setting, providing a
habitat for wildlife of all kinds, and enriching our lives in other important
ways; and
WHEREAS, disease, insects and pollution have damaged and continue to threaten our
trees, creating the need for tree care and tree planting programs and fostering
greater public concern for the future of our urban forest; and
WHEREAS, Edina is proud of the beautiful shade trees which erace our homes and
Mayor Courtney read the following proclamation:
PRO CLAMAT I ON
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* public places; and-
WHEREAS, the month of April is considered Arbor Month and the day of April 24th as
Arbor Day in Edina, uniting citizens to celebrate trees and plant their future,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, C. Wayne.Courtney, Mayor of Edina, do hereby proclaim that
April be Arbor Month and April 24th be Arbor Day and call upon the public spirited
and foresighted citizens of Edina to plant trees now for our pleasure and that of
future generations.
Dated this 6th day of April, 1987.
EDINA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC TEAMS COMMENDED.
commending the Girls' Slalom Ski Team, the Boys' Slalom Ski Team, the Girls' Cross
Country Ski Team and the Boys' Cross Country Ski Team for their accomplishments in
Mayor Courtney presented resolutions
recent State Meets. The resolutions were unanimously adopted. 0
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS ADOPTED.
Turner to adopt the consent agenda as presented.
Motion was made by Member Kelly, seconded by Member
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried.
*MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 16. 1987 APPROVED. Motion was
made by Member Kelly, seconded by Member Turner to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of March 16, 1987.
Motion was carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
PUBLIC HEARING ON STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. P-BA-278 CONTINUED TO 4/10/87. AS
recommended by staff, motion of Member Kelly was seconded by Member Turner to
continue the public hearing on Street Improvement No. P-BA-278 (Link Road) to the
Council Meeting of April 20, 1987.
Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney I Motion carried.
FINAL PLAT APPROVED FOR WARDEN ACRES DAHLE REPLAT.
the request for final plat approval for property generally located south of Grove
Street and west of Garden Avenue. He recalled that preliminary plat approval was
granted by the Council at its meeting of February 23, 1987. The proposed plat
would create one additional buildable lot. The proponent has now returned for
final plat approval and staff would recommend approval, subject to payment of a
subdivision dedication fee based on a land value of $30.000.00. No comment or
objection being heard, Member Kelly introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption, subject to payment of a subdivision dedication fee of $2,400.00:
Planner Craig Larsen presented
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RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR
WDEN ACRES DAHLE REPLAT
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that that
certain plat entitled WARDEN ACRES DAHLE REPLAT", platted by Dahle Bros., Inc., a
Minnesota Corporation, James T. Peterson and Lynda S. Peterson, husband and wife,
and TCF Banking and Savings, F.A., a United Stated Corporation, and presented at
the regular meeting of the City Council of April 6, 1987, be and is hereby granted
final plat approval.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Smith.
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Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Smith, Courtney
Nays : Richards, Turner
Resolution adopted. I FINAL PLAT APPROVED FOR JOHN CARROLL ADDITION.
request for final plat approval for property generally located west of Gleason
Road and north of Valley View Road.
was granted by the Council at its meeting of October 20, 1986.
is a split of a single family lot to create one additional lot.
recommend approval subject to a subdivision fee based on a land value of
$50,000.00.
resolution and moved its adoption, subject to payment of a subdivision dedication
fee of $4,000.00: 1
Planger Larsen presented the
He recalled that preliminary plat approval
The proposed plat
Staff would
No objection being heard, Member Richards introduced the following
RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR
JOHN CARROLL ADDITION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that that
certain plat entitled "JOHN CARROLL ADDITION", platted by John T. Carroll, Jr.,
and Mary I. Carroll, husband and wife, Independence One Mortgage Corporation, a
Michigan corporation and First Bank Edina, a Minnesota banking corporation, and
presented at the regular meeting of the City Council of April 6, 1987, be and is
hereby granted final plat approval.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Turner.
Rollcall :
Ayes :
Resolution adopted.
Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney
FINAL PLAT APPROVED FOR FOSTER GREEN SECOND ADDITION. Planner Larsen presented a
revised final plat for the Foster Green Addition, generally located south of Dewey
Hill Road and west of Cahill Road.
Council at its meeting of September 9, 1985.
construction and most of the southern one-half is complete, with construction on
the northern one-half under way at this time.
seven units in the building in the southeast corner of the site encroach on
existing lot lines by two feet. The revised plat would correct this encroachment.
The building and all others continue to meet all required setbacks. Also, a
utility easement had to be relocated in the northern portion of the property. Mr.
Larsen explained that since the initial plat was recorded with Hennepin County
that in order to make this technical correction a revised final plat must be
approved by the Council. No
objection being heard, Member Kelly introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
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I He recalled that the plat was approved by the
The project is now under
Due to an early survey error the
Staff would recommend approval of the revised plat.
RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR
FOSTER GREEN SECOND ADDITION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that that
certain plat entitled "FOSTER GREEN SECOND ADDITION", platted by Brutger
Companies, Inc., a Minnesota Corporation, and presented at the regular meeting of
the City Council of April 6, 1987 be and is hereby granted final plat approval.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Turner.
Rollcall :
Nays : Richards
Resolution adopted.
'Ayes: Kelly, Smith, Turner, Courtney
*HEARING DATE SET FOR VARIOUS PLANNING MATTERS.
seconded by Member Turner setting April 20, 1987 as hearing date for the following
Planning matters :
1)
Planned Residence District - Generally located north of Vernon Av and west of
Villa Way
2) - 7450 Metro Blvd
3)
Motion was made by Member Kelly, I Final Rezoning and Final Plat Approval for Namron Corporation - R-1 to PRD-4
Final Development Plan for Golden Valley Microwave Foods - Building Expansion
Conditional Use Permit - City of Edina - Arneson Acres Park
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
REIMPOSING OF MORATORIUM ON SKATE BOARD RAMPS DISCUSSED.
the Council that the City's moratorium on the construction of skate board ramps
expired on January 5, 1987.
formulated any regulations for Council consideration and has been unable to find
any other communities which have specific regulations for these ramps.
existing rules, ramps would be allowed in the rear yard with 5-foot setbacks from
side and rear lot lines, the same as for tennis courts. Mr. Rosland said that c
Manager Rosland advised
During the period of the moratorium staff has not
Under
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staff has discussed the matter and it was felt that the moratorium should be
reimposed for a six month period so that additional requirements for skate board
ramps could be considered.
moratorium on construction of skate board ramps.
board ramps should be allowed just as are tennis courts.
is opposed to skate board ramps because of their potential danger, appearance and
attraction for children in the neighborhood. Member Smith raised the issue of
trying to control individual’s backyards.
reasonable setbacks but questioned further control as to construction material,
etc. Manager Rosland explained that what started the moratorium was a number of
complaints that had been received from neighbors regarding two skate board ramps
which had been constructed from scrap materials and which have since been removed.
Subsequently, the Council has discussed how skate board ramps should be defined
and if they should be controlled as to setbacks, fencing, etc. and staff was asked
to research the issue to determine if other municipalities have ordinances on
skate board ramps. Mr. Larsen pointed out that recreational uses like this are
subject to setbacks now, and while skate board ramps are not specifically
mentioned they would be controlled with the same 5 foot setback as required for
tennis courts.
been built and that it was very offensive and that she would support a moratorium
for six months to see what staff could develop as to regulations for skate board
ramps.
unsightly to neighbors. Member Richards said that we should be consistent, that
we have people who park boats, trailors and motor homes and that he would find it
offensive to live next door to that.
adopted for skate board ramps.
board ramps should be consistent with all other regulations as to what people can
put in their yards and that they should not be regulated on an aesthetic basis.
Member Kelly made a motion that staff be directed to prepare a draft ordinance on
the regulation of skate board ramps for consideration by the Council on April 20.
Motion was seconded by Member Smith.
Member Richards said he would not support reimposing a
He added that he felt skate
Mayor Courtney said he
He agreed that there should be
Member Kelly commented that she had seen the one ramp that had
Mayor Courtney reiterated that he felt they were dangerous and were
He suggested that no specific regulations be
Member Turner said that any regulations on skate
Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried.
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EASEMENTS VACATION GRANTED FOR LOTS 4 AND 5. BLOCK 1. BRAEMAR HILLS llTH ADDITION.
Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved and ordered placed on file.
Engineer Hoffman advised that this public hearing is being held following receipt
of a petition to vacate excess right of way and adjacent utility/drainage
easements on Lots 4 and 5, Block 1, Braemar Hills llth Addition. He explained
that the cul-de-sac for Marth Court was constructed in a teardrop shape resulting
in the excess right of way which is now not needed by the City.
retained a two foot strip of land abutting Marth Court.
the vacating of utility and drainage easements adjacent to the excess right of
way..
have requested that the City preserve their right to maintain the electric power
and gas lines in the vacated area. Staff would recommend granting of the vacation
subject to reserving the right of the utility companies tP mai-ntain their lines.
No objection being heard, Member Smith introduced the ‘following resolution and
moved its adoption:
The City has
The request also includes
Mr. Hoffman pointed out that Northern States Power Company and Minnegasco
RESOLUTION VACATING EASEMENTS FOR
STREET, DMINAGE AND UTILITY PURPOSES
WHEREAS, a resolution of the City Council, adopted the 23rd day of February, 1987,
fixed a date for a public hearing on a proposed vacation of easements for street,
drainage and utility purposes ; and
WHEREAS, two weeks’ published and posted notice of said hearing was given and the
hearing was held on the 6th day of April, 1987, 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 easements vacation be made; and
WHEREAS, 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
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, Hennepin
County, Minnesota, that the following described easements be and are hereby
vacated effective as of April 7, 1987:
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Right of way and drainage and utility easements on and adjacent to
Lots 4 and 5, Block 1, Braemar Hills llth Addition:
That part of Marth Court lying West of the northerly extension of
the East line of said Lot 4,
Also that part of the adjacent drainage and utility easement lying
West of a line 10 feet West of and parallel with the East line of
said Lot 4, and its northerly extensions.
Except for drainage and utility easements over,the East 10 feet of the
above described vacated Marth Court; and except for that part lying
5 feet on either side of the South line of said Lot 5 and its easterly
extension.
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'$!rovided however that after due consideration, 'the Council has determined and
hereby specifies that the foregoing vacation shall not affect, and there is hereby
continued, reserved and retained the following existing easements and authority
in, on, and under the above vacated area;
1) The authority of Minnegasco to enter upon the above vacated area to
maintain, repair, replace, remove, or otherwise attend to, all of the
poles, pipes, mains, and lines for gas now in, on or under the above
vacated area;
The authority of Northern States Power Company to enter upon the
vacated area to maintain, repair, replace, remove, or otherwise attend
to, all of the poles, pipes, mains, and lines for electric power now
in, on or under the above vacated area.
2)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City 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 County Recorder, in accordance with
Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.851.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Turner.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney
Resolution adopted.
BID AWARDED FOR OVERHAUL OF WELL #11 (4500 W. 76TH STREET. Motion was made by
Member Kelly, and seconded by Member Turner for award of bid for deep well repair
on Well#11, 4500 W. 76th Street, to recommended low bidder, E. H. Renner & Sons,
at $12,245.00.
,Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
BID AWARDED FOR SAND, ROCK. BITUMINOUS MATERIALS AND WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS.
Motion was made by Member Kelly, and seconded by Member Turner for award of bids
to recommended low bidders as follows: Concrete Sand (delivered) to Prior Lake
Aggregates at $2.80 per ton; Buck Shot (delivered) to Prior Lake Aggregates at
$7.30 per ton; Limestone (delivered) to Ed Kraemer & Sons at $5.22 per ton;
Seal-Coat Chips (delivered) to Dresser Trap Rock, Inc. at $12.14 per ton; Ready
Mix Bituminous #2331 (pick-up) to Bury & Carlson, Inc. at $15.66 per ton, and to
Commercial Asphalt (alternate) at $15.20 per ton, and to Midwest Asphalt Corp.
(alternate) at $15.75 per ton; Readv Mix Bituminous #2331 Fine (pick-up) to Bury &
Carlson, Inc. at $16.52 per ton, and to Midwest Asphalt Corp. (alternate) at
$16.30 per ton; Ready Mix Bituminous #2341 (pick-up) to Bury Carlson, Inc. at
$16.78 per ton, and to Midwest Asphalt Corp. (alternate) at $17.25 per ton;
Cut-Back Asphalt (delivered) to Koch Materials Co. at $.7236 per gallon; Winter
MA (pick-up) to Midwest Asphalt Corp. at $29.50 per ton, and to Bury & Carlson,
Inc. (alternate) at $30.00 per ton; Water Treatment Chemicals to Feed Rite
Controls, Div. of Hawkins Chemicals, at $43.95 per cwt.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
REPORT PRESENTED ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS. Manager Rosland advised the Council
that on March 19, 1987, in conjunction with the Governor's T.ornado Awareness Week,
Edina exercised its Emergency Plan along with activating the Emergency Operating
Center (EOC). The EOC was activated at 1:45 p.m. and a "table top" exercise was
conducted. Scenarios were introduced over the next half-hour that were designed
to test Edina's readiness in the event of severe weather. He said that there was
100% participation by the City departmenm that have emergency responsibilities
and upon evaluation each appeared to be able to fulfill their mission.
concern identified is the response of employees not on duty at the time of an
incident when storms and damage are wide-spread throughout the county.
Rosland concluded that overall the planning for emergencies seems excellent and
that exercises such as this have improved our preparedness.
The only
Mr.
UPDATE GIVEN ON HEDBERG PROPERTY. Assistant Manager Hughes recalled that the City
Council/HRA discussed the potential acquisition and development of the Hedberg
property on several occasions last November and December. At that time, staff was
instructed to negotiate with the Hedbergs on behalf of the HRA for the acquisition
of the property.
Hedbergs that it should proceed to review private offers for the purchase of the
property. Mr. Hughes said that early last month, staff was advised that Hedbergs
and United Propertieshad entered into a purchase agreement for the entire Hedberg
property.
consultant,'BRW, to discuss planning considerations for the project. Mr. Hughes
then outlined the planning efforts as well as the various steps which should be
anticipated if this project proceeds. United's Planning Obiectives: 1) World
class statement at France and Minnesota, 2) Turn water problem into opportunity,
3) Distinguish this parcel from horizontal suburban pattern, 4) Create unique .
public open space, 5) Create incentive for City participation, 6) Integrate
mixed-use program, 7)- Tie to Edinborough, and 8) Create variety of scale.
Planning Process - Citv Issues: Rezoning - The property is zoned R-1. A petition
to rezone to Mixed Development District will likely be submitted in two months.
If the proposal contains a major retail element, the City will have to consider
amending the Zoning Ordinance which presently does not allow retailing as a
principal use in the Mixed Development District. Environment Impact Statement
(EIS) - State law requires preparation of an EIS for this project, which process
may proceed concurrently with the rezoning process.
A purchase agreement could not be reached and the HRA advised
Staff has met twice with United and its planning and architectural
The City is ultimately
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Indirect Source Permit (ISP) - A project of this size requires the issuance of an
ISP from the Pollution Control Agency, and would follow the completion of the EIS.
HRA ISSUES: Redevelopment Contract - In conjunction with the planning and zoning
issues, United will pursue a redevelopment contract with the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority (HRA). This contract will likely be similar to
Edinborough>whereby HRA financial assistance will be sought for housing and public
improvements. Tax Increment Financing - Approximately one-third of the Hedberg
property is located in the Southeast Edina Tax Increment Finance District.
Although this district cannot be expanded to include the balance of the property,
a new district can be created which has essentially the same effect as an
expansion. The new district, however, may be more restrictive than the existing
district in terms of the duration of the district and types of projects that can
be financed.
district, or an economic development district. TRe redevelopment district is the
most liberal of the three in terms of the duration of the district (25 years) and
the types of projects that may be assisted. The redevelopment district is the
most difficult to establish in that more rigorous standards must be met. Housing
districts are easier to qualify than redevelopment district but only housing
projects intended for low and moderate income residents can be assisted. The
duration of a housing district is also 25 years.
are the easiest to create, but last only 8years and other restrictions make an
economic development disqrict less attractive than the other two. If the HRA
decides to create a new tax increment district covering the Hedberg property, it
should also amend the existing Southeast Edina Redevelopment Plan to include the
Hedberg property.
area which includes two tax increment districts.
tax increments which may be available from our existing district could be used to
augment increments generated from the new tax increment district. ACQUISITION OF
DECOURCY PROPERTY: That portion of the Hedberg property which is located south of
76th Street is bisected by an eight and one-half acre parcel owned by the
DeCourcys. It is logical that this property should be included in the overall
development plan for the Hedberg property.
involved in acquiring this parcel. SCHEDULE: Nearly all of the above noted City
processes and HRA processes can proceed concurrently.
this work is 15 months. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Although considerable work must be
undertaken to reach a redevelopment contract, staff would recommend that the
The new district may be a redevelopment district, a housing
Economic development districts
The HRA would then have one redevelopment plan covering the
By using this method, surplus
The HRA may be asked to become
The estimated schedule for
' City/HRA proceed with three actions: 1)lnitiate the preparation of an Environment
Impact Statement at United's expense; 2) Amend the Southeast Edina Redevelopment
Plan to include the Hedberg and DeCourcy properties; and 3) Initiate studies for
the purpose of creating a redevelopment tax increment financing district over that
portion of the Hedberg and DeCourcy properties which is not now in the existing
tax increment finance district. Mr. Hughes pointed out that all of these steps
are time consuming and potentially controversial. It is staff's recommendation
that they be commenced as soon as possible in order to surface any criticism that
might arise. He concluded that the latter two steps will place the City/HRA in
position to decide if and to what extent they can participate in the development
of this project. Member Turner asked how the City's communications with
Bloomington fit into the process and whether there are any aspects of the Homart
agreement that would affect the process for this project. Mr. Hughes responded
that conversations have been held with the planning staff at Bloomington and that
the first step in the EIS process would be to hold a scoping meeting whereby we
would attempt to invite representatives from all agencies that would be
interested, including Bloomington, to agree upon the terms and scope of the EIS.
Member Smith commented that the three recommended actions cost money, that the
cost of the first action would be paid by the developer, and asked who would pay
the cost of the other two actions. Mr. Hughes said that the costs for the other
two would have to be at the City's expense but that they would be eligible costs.
to be recovered under the tax increment law.
amend the Southeast Edina Redevelopment Plan is not a large expense and he doubted
if that cost would come out of tax increment financing.
for the creation of the redevelopment tax increment financing district, the basic
study needed is what kind of terrain and soil is present and that has already been
done in January by Braun Engineering. That will be a necessary part of the EIS so
presumably part of that cost will be picked up in connection with the EIS.
Erickson said that the balance of the cost not picked up by the EIS may be picked
up in the tax increment fund, but may be a part of the cost of creation of the tax
increment district. Member Smith asked what would be controversial about the
process. Mr. Hughes explained that the EIS process invites a multitude of
agencies and other cities to participate in the preparation of what in essence is
a planning study (EIS). Sometimes, as in the case of the Homart development,
other agencies such as the City of Edina in that case objected to certain things
being promoted in the EIS.
agency can use to voice its concerns or objections to the project. Member
Richards commented that the EIS process is designed to get the facts on the table
and that it is difficult to predict what may be controversial. Member Smith asked
if the 1-494 Corridor Study Task Force would be involved and when the Council
would be looking at the proposed project. Engineer Hoffman explained that the
1-494 Corridor Study is to look at the road development for total build-out for
all communities. The amount of land use numbers that Edina is showing in that
I
Attorney Erickson explained that to
With regard to studies
Mr. I
The EIS process is a forum which another city or
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3k~ild-out. Therefore, the master road plan is based not on a a "Hedberg" or
specific site plan in some other community but is the total of the five-
communities.
scoping meeting as are involved in the 1-494 Corridor Study. Member Smith asked
how you can start an EIS before you have a development plan. Mr. Hughes said that
there are a number of existing environmental conditions that have to be documented
first so that one can then compare impacts of a potential project over and above
the present baseline. With regard to amending the Southeast Edina Redevelopment
Plan, Member Smith asked when in the process those documents would be finalized.
Attorney Erickson said that step should be done as soon as possible, that it is a
step under the City's control and can be done in advance of and independent of the
other steps. This would be a prelude to taking whatever other steps the City may
wish to take in the creation of districts.
able to create bridges between districts so as to flow some of the funds back and
forth. Mr. Erickson explained further that the stud2bs need to be done to decide
exactly what kind and the best district to create.
she felt the project has proceeded further than she anticipated without a
consensus of the Council that they wanted to participate in the project and that
she felt a number of issues needed to be debated by the Council Members.
pointed out the following concerns: 1) Delivery of police services, the impact of
the project on police and fire services, increased costs should not be borne by
the rest of the community until the tax increment district has rolled over; 2)
Impact of creating a tax inqrement district; 3) Lack of seeing the schematic plan
for the project, how it addresses the City's Mission Statement, how the area will
look 10 years from now; 4) Commitment to a Southeast Edina Redevelopment Plan in
that developers will think the City will do the same as it did for Edinborough.
Member Turner said that the recommended actions are the first steps in considering
what might take place on the property; that this is the normal and appropriate
process for bringing to the Council the facts that are needed to answer these
questions. Manager
Rosland commented that one of the challenges the Council gave to him for 1987 was
the development of the Hedberg property.
process and he noted that there will be ample opportunity for the Council to ask
questions and receive answers as it proceeds.
memorandum presented by Mr. Hughes lays it out and that he would support going
forward with the first steps as recommended. Member Richards made a motion that
staff be instructed and directed to initiate the developer's cost EIS and gather
the necessary data to debate the merits of amending the Southeast Edina
Redevelopment Plan and whether to create a new tax increment district.
seconded by Member Turner.
He said that the EIS process would invite the same people to the
By having the plan the City would be I Member Kelly commented that
She
She added that there are a lot of checkpoints along the way.
Staff has outlined the steps in the
Member Richards said that the
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Motion was I Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried.
ACE AWARD NOMINATION NOTED.
Report" program series has been nominated for an ACE award by the National Academy
of Cable Programming which awards ceremony will be held on May 18 during the
National Cable Television Association National Show. He recalled that the program
series had won the award several years ago and that hopefully we will win it
again.
Manager Rosland advised that "The Edina Police
DONATIONS BY THE EDINA WOMAN'S CLUB NOTED. Manager Rosland called the Council's
attention to several donations made by The Edina Woman's Club to various City and
community organizations totaling $500.00. Member Turner suggested that a letter of
appreciation be sent to The Edina Woman's Club on behalf of the Council.
APPOINTMENT TO EAST EDINA HOUSING FOUNDATION DISCUSSED. Manager Rosland recalled
that the Council had asked for a listing of current members of the East Edina
Housing Foundation and that the list together with background information had been
given to the Council.
procedure for advisory board and commission appointments, Member Richards said
that the Council should consider how the Foundation was created and the importance
of having individuals on the Foundation that meet particular needs and represent
certain elements within the community. He suggested that it might be worthwhile
to consider expanding the membership to seven and possibly having an individual
from the senior citizen high rise and the townhomes of Edinborough to get
representation from those people whom the Foundation is servicing.
said she felt the background of individuals who might be appointed was very
important and that it may be a good idea to expand the membership on the board.
Member Smith suggested that staff draft guidelines as to what activity for the
Foundation we see coming up and the type of background needed. Manager Rosland
commented that when the Foundation was created that they looked for people who had
been active in the City in the area of housing, redevelopment and planning. He
added that staff would draft guidelines as to the functions of the board and the
qualifications for board members and would bring that information back to the
Council.
Following a discussion on whether to use the normal
Member Kelly
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT REPORT GIVEN. Chief Craig Swanson reviewed the quarterly,
report on the Traffic Enforcement Unit. He explained that the procedures outlined
are how the Police Department manages the program.
evaluation he said it is the first time the City, which has approached traffic
safety threefold - that being education, enforcement and engineering, has had the
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enforcement effort in many instances is the only way to produce traffic safety and
with the flexibility that this program has established it allows us to put
He said that the
enforcement action into play.
results is the fact that the Traffic Safety Committee has not met one time this
year.
Committee are centered in one way or another on a speeding problem or perceived
hazard by citizens and then them come and ask for an engineering change or
something like a stop sign to control that. In the first three months of 1987 the
Police Department has been able to immediately address those concerns of a
neighborhood or person and provide that enforcement arm that they did not have the
flexibility to provide before.
Traffic Safety Committee to meet. He summarized that the Traffic Enforcement Unit
has performed within the goals and procedures established.
quarter, a significantly higher number of citations were issued than expected. He
said he felt that that number will decrease and then reach a plateau lower than
the first three months. Conversely, fewer than expected "not guilty" pleas and
"complaints" about citations were received. The ratio was 1:240 and the normal
day-to-day is about twice as frequent as that ratio.
the program as designed has been implemented, it has been an experience for the
Police Department to manage and that he would term it a success through the first
three months.
publishing the specific locations for concentrated enforcement and he also
questioned the philosophy of "hiding".
locations were derived from the Traffic Safety Committee minutes which reflected
complaints received of cars speeding and that inherent in attempting to cite
violators is some sort of concealment. He added that the locations will be
changed as further complaints are received. Member Turner commented that it was
an excellent report and she would hope to get: further updates.
responded that quarterly reports would be given to the Council.
Mr.-Swanson said one of the most interesting
He explained.that the vast majority of requests going to the Traffic Safety
As a result, it has negated the need for the
During the first
Mr. Swanson concluded that
Member Smith asked if the Police Department would consider
Mr. Swanson explained that the 43 specific
Chief Swanson
REPORT GIVEN ON COMPOST PICK-UP PROGRAM: ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO BE DRAFTED.
Janet Chandler, Recycling Coordinator, presented a statement from the Edina
Recycling Commission with regard to the compost pick-up program proposed by
Vierkant Disposal for the Morningside area. In summary, the statement said that
the Recycling Commission recommends that the Edina City Council allow the placing
of yard wastes (leaves and grass clippings) at the curb for early morning pick-up
as proposed by Vierkant Disposal as a pilot project in the Morningside area for
this year. Two reasons for the recommendation were given 1) free compost will be
come back to Edina residents next year, and 2) Edina would be able to use this
yard waste tonnage to help reach the goal of 16% reduction in landfill solid waste
as required for all municipalities by Hennepin County by 1990.
commission member, then reviewed the Commission's report to the Council as
follows.
Disposal and has the following recommendations: 1) Allow yard waste compostable
materials to be placed at the curb in Morningside on a trial basis for the 1987
season. The reason curb pick-up is needed is that it becomes too labor intensive
if the worker has to pick-up from the garage or other area. 2) Leaves and grass
clippings should be placed in trash bags and not other containers to be left on
the curb. 3) A letter explaining the program should be sent to Morningside
residents which should state that the curbside element of the program is on a
trial basis. 4) Survey all Morningside residents in Fall '87 to determine
reactions to the program; also keep a record of any calls to City Hall regarding
the program. 5) Public opinion survey results to be reported to Council in late
Fall so that a decision can be made whether to extend or curtail the curbside
element of the compost pick-up program.
encourage the Council to support the program: a) from an environmental standpoint,
it is the best way to deal with yard waste; b) it is a fairly simple program which
could have big results in terms of tons of material kept out of landfills; c)
composting tonnage will help Edina qualify for a greater percentage of funding
from Hennepin County for recycling programs and can get closer to the goal of 16%
reduction of sold waste in landfills.
Council has discussed on several occasions mandatory recycling by 1988. Mr. Reid
said that for the residents of Morningside the cost will continue to go up if
Vierkant cannot put this program into action.
to give favorable consideration to the Vierkant proposal.
that if the trial program is successful it would mean amending our ordinances to
allow curbside pick-up of recyclable materials and asked if there was some
alternative to curbside pick-up.
labor intensive nature of the business it would be not be economically feasible to
do the program without curbside pick-up.
could be accomplished in approximately three hours a day during the summer mont.hs.
He explained that he would be saving time rather than costs because he would use
the money he would.save from landfill fees to run his second truck for the yard
waste pick-up program.
like to hear from residents in the Morningside area as to curbside pick-up.
Discussion followed as to amendment of the ordinances.
that there is no provision in the present ordinances for curbside pick-up; that it
could be ignored for this trial program or the ordinance could be amended to
restrict curbside pick-up in Morningside only with a sunset provision.
Richards commented that residents have spoken very strongly in not favoring
Bob Reid,
The Recycling Commission unanimously endorses the proposal from Vierkant
Mr. Reid gave several reasons to
He pointed out that the Metropolitan
In conclusion, he urged the Council
Member Smith commented
Gary Vierkant responded that because of the
He said that with curbside pick-up it
Member Kelly said she thought it a creative idea but would
Attorney Erickson said
Member
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Morningside indicating to them what is being proposed and highlighting for them
the difference that may result if the Council decides to amend the ordinances and
asking them to come forward in a public hearing to express their views. Mr. Reid
said that he is concerned that spring is here now and asked if there could be a
variance granted to allow curbside pick-up.
for himself he was not aware of any Morningside residents that were adamantly
opposed to curbside pick-up. Member Turner said that she would like to see the
Council support the recommendation of the Recycling Commission and go forward with
a trial project for this season. Member Turner moved that staff be directed to
prepare a draft amendment to the ordinance reflecting that this is for the
Morningside area only, for 1987 only with a sunset provision at the end of the
season, that a public hearing be set up as soon as possible and proceed from
there. Motion was seconded by Member Kelly.
a trial project this spring and then again the fall.
his proposal was for the entire season.
the motion that a mailed notice be sent to the Morningside residents setting out
what the changes in the amendment would be and to solicit their viewpoints.
Member Turner accepted the amendment to her motion. Jason Velgersdyk, 4238 Grimes
Avenue, stated that the people who would be affected have heard nothing about this
and that a major change is being proposed in garbage pick-up. He said that before
the Council made a final decision he would like to have a hearing to get response
from the Morningside residents. Member Richards explained that no final action is
being taken at this meeting and that the motion on the floor provides for a public
hearing on the issue. Mayor Courtney then call the vote on the motion as amended.
He suggested that a letter should be sent to the people in
Member Courtney commented that except
I Member Smith suggested that there be
Member Richards suggested an amendment to
Mr. Vierkant explained that
Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried.
BOND REFUNDING DISCUSSED AND APPROVED. Manager Rosland referred to two memorandums
prepared by John Wallin, Finance Director, and Jerry Gilligan, bond counsel,
regarding advance refunding of 1985 Tax Increment Bonds for the Edinborough
Project. Mr. Gilligan summarized his memorandum as follows. In September, 1985
the City issued its $12,000,000 General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds, Series
1985 to finance a portion of the HRA's costs relating to the Edinborough project.
The Bonds mature in the years 1989 through 2006 and bear interest at rates ranging
from 6.5% to 9.00%.
lower interest rates, the City could issue a series of advance refunding bonds to
refund all or a portion of the Bonds and would be able to realize substantial debt
service savings. Mr. Gilligan explained that in an advance refunding the refunded
bonds (the "Prior Bonds"0 are replaced with the refunding bonds (the "Refunding
Bonds").
which are deposited in an escrow account and invested in federal securities. The
escrow is structured so that all of the principal of and interest due on the Prior
Bonds until maturity or an earlier date on which the Prior Bonds are to be called
for redemption is paid from the amounts deposited in the escrow account and the
investment income thereon.
since the Prior Bonds remain outstanding and are not paid up-on the issuance of the
Refunding Bonds.
time that the Prior Bonds are not prepayable.
criticized because for some period of time after the issuance of the Refunding
Bonds there is more than one series of tax exempt bonds outstanding to finance the
same project. The argument is that this increases the drain on the federal
treasury and results in higher interest rates on tax exempt bonds. Also, there is
some criticism because in an advanced refunding the prior bond holders are
redemmed earlier than the maturity date or the first call date.
a provision that is in the bonds at the time they were sold and presumably was
taken into account when the bonds were bid. The benefit would be the debt service
savings to the City and in this case would be approximately $500,000.
debt service payable by the City will decline because of the issuance of the
advance refunding bonds it should not adversely affect the City's bond rating.
Following some discussion, Member Richards moved that staff be directed to proceed
with the advance refunding of the 1985 Tax Increment Bonds.
by Member Smith.
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The net interest rate is approximately 8.9%. With today's
I The Prior Bonds are "defeased with the proceeds of the Refunding Bonds
Advance refunds differ from a typical refinancing
This technique allows an issuer to lock in today's rates at a
Advance refunding has been
However, that is
Since the
Motion was seconded
Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney
MoHon carried. I AGENDA FOR JOINT COUNCIL/SCHOOL BOARD MEETING DISCUSSED.
that a report of the Community Services Task Force Council be placed on the agenda
for the joint Council/School Board meeting scheduled for May 11.
Member Turner suggested
MANAGER'S APPOINTMENT TO REGIONAL CABLE CHANNEL 6 BOARD NOTED. Member Turner
advised the Council that Mr. Rosland had been appointed to the Regional Cable
Channel 6 Board as one of the AMM nominees to that board.
WATER SPRINKLING BAN AND PENALTIES DISCUSSED.
1981 an ordinance was adopted which regulated sprinkling on odd or even days and
that the penalty for violation was considered a misdemeanor.
involved a court appearance and the judge would assess a fine.
be a difficult summer for the City's water supply, staff is looking at an
ordinance change which would provide a specific fine for violation.
.
Manager Rosland advised that in
These penalties
Because this could
This will be
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be drafted and presented to the Council at their April'20 meeting.
*CLAIMS PAID. Motion was made by Member Kelly, seconded by Member Turner for
payment of the following claims as per pre-list dated 4/6/87: General Fund
205,081.44, Art Center $7,759.85, Swimming Pool Fund $270.78, Golf Course Fund
$8,038.99, Recreation Center Fund $7,713.79, Utility Fund $28,306.78, Liquor
Dispensary Fund $2,448.05, Construction Fund $30,384.83, Total $290,004.51.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Courtney declared the
meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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