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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19871207_regular14 MINUTES TIT' THE REGULKR XEX"G 73F THE EDINACITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL DECEMBER 7, 1987 Answering rollcall were Members Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner and Mayor Courtney. EDINA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' TENNIS AND SWIMMING TEAMS COMMENDED. Mayor Courtney presented resolutions of commendation for the Edina High School Girls' Tennis and Swimming Teams for recent accomplishments in winning state championships. The resolutions were unanimously adopted. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS ADOPTED. Member Turner to approve and adopt the consent agenda items as presented. Motion was made by Member Smith and seconded by I Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. $ - *MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER 2 AND 16 AND SPECIAL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 12. 1987 APPROVED. to approve the minutes of the Regular Meetings of November 2 and 16 and the Special Meeting of November 12, 1987. Motion was made by Member Smith and seconded by Member Turner I Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. PUBLIC HEARING CONCLUDED ON GRADING & R.O.W. IMPROVEMENT NO. P-C-145 AND PERMANENT STREET SURFACING IMPROVEMENT NO. P-BA-279: IMPROVEMENTS ORDERED. Engineer Fran Hoffman recalled that at its meeting of November 2, 1987, the Council had continued the public hearing on the proposed improvements for West 77 1/2 Street and that staff had been asked to provide the Council with background information regarding the project. (West 77 1/2 Street) between Minnesota Drive and West 77th Street summarized as follows: 1979 - City approved National Car Rental plat which included an agreement providing street easement for connecting street under certain conditions; 1980 - City placed proposed road on state aid system; 1985 - Council is made aware of Homart project in Bloomington, determines that the Homart project is of metropolitan significance, subsequent settlement discusses proposed road; 1986 - Bloomington proceeds with Homart project and constructs roadway around site asking City of Edina to participate in the road project, Council directs staff to work with National Car Rental and Bloomington on road projects; 1987 - Staffs of Edina, Bloomington and National Car Rental developed Joint Powers Agreement whereby Edina pays no portion of the roadway known as Minnesota Drive, National Car Rental agrees to pay up to $200,000 for portion of construction of Minnesota Drive but is unwilling to complete negotiations until determination is made on costs for West 77 1/2 Street. Project costs for Minnesota Drive were approximately $800,000 and normally Edina would have participated at a 50% cost split because roadway is a border street. impact study indicated West 77 1/2 Street is key street segment. Hennepin County plans to widen France Avenue in 1989 north of Minnesota Drive to West 70th Street. If Hedberg development is approved, major reconstruction on West 76th Street between Edinborough Way and France Avenue is anticipated during 1989. Staff identifies importance to have a good east-west arterial in place during this conslzuction. Additionally, ramp metering on 1-494 could occur during 1990. Engineer Hoffman explained that the 1979 easement agreement with National Car Rental provided a 65 foot right of way for the link roadway. proposed with a 80/100 foot right of way in order to provide turn lanes. National Car Rental is willing to provide the additional right of way for the project which will prevent the use of National's parking lot as a public thoroughfare. The project is proposed in two segments: 1) grading and right of way purchase including improvement of the poor soil conditions by surcharging, and 2) construction of permanent street surfacing. the project costs and proposed funding. grading and purchase of right of way is estimated at $273,352.58. construction of permanent street surfacing which would include gravel, curb and gutter, storm sewers and development of a traffic light intersection at 77th and Parklawn (underground portion of facility) is estimated at $436,726.92. The project is proposed to be funded by use of State Aid Gas Tax Funds and is included in the City's capital improvement program for 1988. objection being heard, Member Smith moved adoption of the following resolutions: 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 improvements: He reviewed the history of the proposed link road I' Hedberg property is under review for development and traffic The project is now ! Member Smith asked for a review of Engineer Hoffman said that costs for Costs for I No public comment or RESOLUTION ORDERING IWRO- NOS. C-145 AND BA-279 GRADING AND R.O.W. IMPROVEMENT NO. P-C-145 PERWNZWI STREET SURFACING IMPROVEMENT NO. P-BA-279 Location: West 77 1/2 Street between 77th Street and Mjnnesota Drive 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 improvements including all proceedings which may be necessary in eminent domain for the acquisition of necessary easements and rights for construction and maintenance of such improvements; that said improvements are . 12/7/87 75 hereby designated and shall be referred to in all subsequent proceedings as GRADING AND R.O.W. IMPROVEMENT NO. C-145 and P-NT STREET SURFACING IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-279, cost of which shall be paid from Municipal State Aid Funds. RESOLUTION RELATING TO PARKING RESTRICTIONS TO 300 FEET WEST OF PARKLAWN AVENUE IN THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA S.A.P. 120-171-04 FROM MINNESOTA DRIVE THIS RESOLUTION, passed this 7th day of December, 1987, by the City of Edina in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The Municipal corporation shall hereinafter be called the "City", WITNESSETH: WHEREBS, the City has planned the improvement of MSAS 171 (West 77 1/2 Street) from Minnesota Drive to 300 feet west of Parklawn Avenue; WHEXEAS, the City will be expending Municipal State Aid Funds on the improvement of this Street, and WHERIQS, this improvement does not provide adequate width for parking on both sides of the street approval of the proposed construction as a Municipal State Aid Street project must therefore be conditioned upon certain parking restrictions, and WHEXEAS, the extent of these restrictions that would be a necessary prerequisite to the approval of this construction as a MunicipaL State Aid project in the City has been determined; NOW, THEReFORE, IT IS -BY RESOLVED: That the City shall ban the parking of motor vehicles on both sides of MSAS 171 (West 77 1/2 Street) at all times. Dated this 7th day of December, 1987. Motion for adoption of the resolutions was seconded by Member Turner. '. Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Resolutions adopted. FINAL PLAT APPROVED FOR INDIAN HILLS WEST. Planner Craig Larsen presented the request for final plat approval for Indian Hills West (formerly Pondwood Estates), generally located east of County Road 18, immediately east of McCauley Trail and north of West Trail extended. preliminary approval at its meeting of October 5, 1987 for the plat which would provide 10 new buildable lots. The proponents have now returned for final plat approval. Planner Larsen recalled that several conditions were imposed at preliminary approval: 1) Acquisition of excess right of way along McCauley Trail from Hennepin County to be attached to Lots 1 and 5. Since preliminary plat approval, it has been discovered that Hennepin County is either unwilling or unable to release the land. possibility of the developers obtaining a permit from Hennepin County which would essentially allow them to do what they wanted with the property since it was never contemplated that buildings would be placed on the excess right of way, but rather a berm and landscaping would be located thereon to buffer the proposed residences from County Road 18. indicated that they did not wish to even issue a permit and that it would be more appropriately be handled by the City. proponents did receive a permit from Hennepin County for a berm and landscaping on the excess right of way. done; that the building pads for Lots 1 and 5 will remain the same; that the berming will be accomplished and that the control of the land will be with the homeowners and the City. acquisition of the exces's right of way be released. agreement which would include provisions as to the pond construction and maintenance with ownership to remain in the private sector. advised that an agreement was reached between the developers and the neighbors to handle the construction and maintenance of the pond privately. That agreement is outside of the conditions that were established by the City and is proceeding although it is not final at this time. critical to the City, e.g. storm retention capacity, drainage easement, outlet from the pond, have been taken care of in the developer's agreement. Staff would recommend final plat approval subject to payment of a cash subdivision dedication fee based on a land value of $330,000. acquisition of excess right of way, Member Smith asked how firm a foothold the neighborhood and the City would have on the bermbuffer. that the county has taken the position that due to the fact that the City maintains McCauley Trail it is the City's responsibility to issue whatever approvals it feels necessary in connection with the plat. that because the procedure in returning the excess right of way is cumbersome the county has never initiated the process. could foresee that would affect the berm would be the county's desire to widen County Road 18; that he did not see-that happening soon and that if the county should in the future widen the highway they would probably have to build a sound wall or berm to buffer that neighborhood. No public comment or objections being heard, Member Turner moved adoption of the following resolution, and release of the condition for acquisition of excess right of way imposed at preliminary plat approval, subject to payment of a subdivision dedication fee of $26,400.00: He recalled that the Council had granted As an alternative, staff has suggested the Planner Larsen explained that as of last week the county Since writing of the staff report;.'the Staff felt that the proponent has done all that can be Therefore, staff would recommend that the condition for 2) Execution of a developer's Planner Larsen The elements of the pond that were In reference to releasing the condition of Planner Larsen said that Engineer Hoffman said He added that the only circumstances he 12/7/87 76 RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PIAT FOR INDIAN HILTS WEST BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that that certain plat entitled "INDIAN HILLS WEST", platted by Florence E. Hume, a single person, and presented at the regular meeting of the City Council of December 7, 1987, be and is hereby granted final plat approval. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Smith. Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted . (See revised resolution in 1/4/88 Minutes) I ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET SCOPING DECISION FOR HEDBERG SITE APPROVED. Planner Craig Larsen recalled that the Council conducted a public hearing on October 5, 1987 and gave preliminary rezoning and plat approval for the Hedberg Site, generally located east of France Avenue, north of 1-494 and south of Daytons Home Store. At that time the data given to the Council included the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) which basically identified those items proposed to be studied in the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) which is mandatory for a project of this magnitude. public meeting and through required publications. public comment period on October 21, 1987, the comments received were considered and the EAW Scoping Decision was drafted by BRW, Inc., consultants for the Hedberg Site Project, which represented the City's response to those comments. of the Scoping Decision identifies the timeframe for completion of the EIS process. public comment for 30 days. decision on the adequacy of the EIS which should occur before the end of April, 1988. two development alternatives for the 100 acre site which have been selected for detailed analysis in the EIS: 1) No-Build (continue gravel mining operations), and 2) Build according to the developer's proposal: Office - 1,500,000 square feet, Housing - 1,500 dwelling units, Retail business - 194,000 square feet, Health club - 150,000 square feet and Hotel - 250 rooms. The topics to be addressed in the EIS include: Surface Water Management and Groundwater, Sewage, Air Quality, Noise, Traffic, and Economic, Employment and Sociological Impacts. Planner Larsen noted that the Scoping Decision document contains detailed comments and recommendations received from attorneys representing Homart Development Company for consideration by the City in preparation of the draft EIS on the Hedberg Site. have been carefully reviewed by staff, City attorneys and BRW, Inc. who believe that the Scoping Decision properly responds to the relevant issues which have been raised. Staff would recommend Council approval of the Scoping Decision which would then trigger the preparation of the EIS. In reference to the topic of Traffic, Member Kelly noted that the traffic analysis extends up to Crosstown Highway 62 as she had requested because of expansion plans for the Southdale Fairview Hospital. Member Smith asked if the issues of recycling and refuse for the proposed Hedberg Site could be addressed by other means without inclusion in the EIS. Frank Svoboda, BRW, Inc., commented that in the Scoping Environment Assessment Worksheet which was prepared and submitted in September, 1987, there was included a standard question requiring that solid waste generation be addressed. The solid waste to be generated by this project was calculated based on certain standards/statistics that have been developed by the waste generation industry. It was estimated that there would be approximately 24,000 lbs. of waste generated per day and the response provided in the EAW is that the waste stream would initially be disposed of directly in a sanitary landfill but that after 1990 the waste will be burned in a Hennepin County incinerator prior to the ash being buried in a landfill. Another means of reducing volume would be source separation of recycleables, again consistent with the Hennepin County's solid waste reduction policy. The solid waste from the site would consist primarily of normal household and office waste; there would be no industrial hazardous waste being generated. He added that they are sensitive to the issue but that it can be addressed through other policy procedures that are occurring simultaneously at this time. being no further comment, Member Smith moved adoption of the following resolution: RESOLUTION APPROVING EAW SCOPING DECISION FOR HEDBERG SITE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that the Hedberg EAW Scoping Decision dated December, 1987, prepared by BRW, Inc. for the City of Edina and presented at the regular meeting of the City Council of December 7, 1987, be and is hereby approved; BE IT FURTIER RESOLVED that staff be authorized and directed to commence preparation of the Environmental Impact Statement for the Hedberg Site Mixed-Use Development. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Turner. Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. Since that time public comment has been solicited at a Following the close of the Section 2 A draft EIS should be available in February, 1988 and will be subject to Following the comment period the Council will make a In summary, Planner Larsen explained that the Scoping Decision designates r Those comments There I SECOND READING NOT GRANTED FOR ORDINANCE NO. 102 (LIMITING TERMS OF SERVICE OF INDIVIDUALS APPOINTED TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONSI. Reading had been granted at the last Council Meeting for Ordinance No. 102 - Limiting Terms of Service of Individuals Appointed by the Council to Board, Mayor Courtney recalled that First 12/7/87 77 Commissions or Committees, following considerable discussion regarding its effect on various boards/commissions. He referred to a memorandum from Member Turner suggesting the establishment of advisory groups to certain commissions such as Recycling which would offer an opportunity for veteran members to continue to participate. Mayor Courtney also directed the Council's attention to a letter received from former Mayor James Van Valkenburg in which he expressed concern that adoption of the ordinance would drastically change the makeup and operation of certain advisory groups and that he felt there is an advantage in longevity service. would like to see its implementation delayed for two years to allow the various boards and commissions who would lose members time to get their leadership organized. that the ordinance would make positions available to citizens who would like to serve on advisory boards or commissions as indicated by the number of applications on file, but that she also realized that as written the ordinance will not give some of the commissions/boards time to adjust to the change in members and would support Member Smith's suggestion as to implementation. Member Richards commented that he could not support the proposals, that he felt we should not diffuse the advisory groups and that he felt a procedure is in place that ensures that we capture people who are willing to donate their time and remain active and interested in the advisory boards and commissions. that longevity on a board/commission was advantageous and that he hesitated to make a change in any advisory group that is doing what it is supposed to do. He said he could not support the ordinance if it included the Recycling Commission which is an active work commission. He said he would support it if it would not be effective until 1990. as drafted, that the issue has been discussed on and off by the Council over the years, that the suggestion to postpone action would apply only to the Recycling Commission as it is the only group that would lose half of its members, and that she would not support a delay. the Ordinance No. 102: "Sec. 4. This ordinance shall be implemented beginning January 1, 1990." Motion was seconded by Member Kelly. Member Smith commented that he supported the proposed ordinance but Member Kelly said that she felt Member Turner's suggestion was good, Mayor Courtney said he agreed Member Turner commented that she supported the ordinance Member Smith then moved the following amendment to Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Smith Nays: Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion failed. Member Turner then moved Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 102 as follows : EDINA ORDINANCE NO. 102 AN ORDINANCE LIMITING TERMS OF SERVICE OF INDIVIDUALS APPOINTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS OR COMMITTEES THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: by the City Council to any board, commission, committee or any other advisory or legislative body if he or she has served on that board, commission or committee for a cumulative period of twelve or more years (whether or not consecutive). Edina who by virtue of their employment with the City are appointed by the City Council to boards, commissions and committees shall be exempt from the provisions of ehis ordinance. error or inadvertence in violation of this ordinance shall yet be deemed validly appointed and all action taken by such person in the position to which he or she is appointed shall be valid, but such person may be discharged and a new appointment or reappointment made at the pleasure of the Council. passage and publication. Motion for Second Reading and adoption of the ordinance was seconded by Member Smith . Section 1. Limitation on Tenure. No person shall be appointed or reappointed Sec. 2. Exceptions. Members of the City Council and employees of the City of Sec. 3. Valid Appointment. Any person who is appointed or reappointed in Sec. 4. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its Rollcall : Ayes: Smith, Turner Nays: Kelly, Richards, Courtney Motion failed. *BID AWARDED FOR 1988 POLICE PURSUIT VEHICLES. and seconded by Member Turner for award of bid for seven (7) full-size police pursuit vehicles, including one vehicle for the Edina Fire Department, to recommended low bidder per Hennepin County Cooperative Purchasing Contract #8511, Thane Hawkins Polar Chevrolet, at $84,034.00. Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. *BID AWARDED FOR 1988 INTERMEDIATE-SIZE ADMINISTRATIVE VEHICLE. Motion was made by Member Smith and seconded by Member Turner for award of bid for one 1988 intermediate-size administrative vehicle to recommended low bidder per Hennepin County Cooperative Purchasing Contract #8510, Thane Hawkins Polar Chevrolet, at $10,765.00. Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. Motion was made by Member Smith ' 12/7/87 -_ *BID AWARDED FOR FIVE EZ-GO GOLF CARS. seconded by Member Turner for award of bid for five (5) EZ-GO golf cars to only supplier, Versatile Vehicles, Inc., at $9,201.00. Motion was made by Member Smith and Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. *BID AWARDED FOR FERTILIZER FOR BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE. Motion was made by Member Smith and seconded by Member Turner for award of bid for fertilizer for Braemar Golf Course to recommended low bidder per Hemepin County Contract Bid No. 2539, Turf Supply Company, at $8,624.08. Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. I REPORT PRESENTED ON CHEMICAL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Pat Llona, Chair of the Chemical Health Advisory Committee, (CHAC) reported on the committee's activities. She advised that CHAC will be enlarged to include staff from the junior high and elementary levels, a Board of Education liaison and a Community Education representative as a result of'passage of Senate File 300, signed on May 28, 1987, mandating that educators must report drug/alcohol abuse in schools. information she advised that CHAC grew out two sub-committees of the Human Relations Commission, Youth and Chemical Dependency, after the convening of the community-wide task force on chemical abuse in 1980. from medical/pharmaceutical, two from counseling, and two from law enforcement, parents or teachers. The chemical health coordinator and the Storefrontfiouth ActionDirector have also been members. CHAC Kas planned in-service for school staff, helped the chemical health coordinator with projects, supplied the drug awareness column in the Edina Sun, and sent letters to parents of graduating senior about alcohol free parties. CHAC has also listened to students who were close to the chemical problem, has put out up-to-date information about chemicals, has continued the dialogue with various concerned persons/groups which had been put into minutes and been distributed to the Council, Human Relations Commission, School Board, Storefront/Youth Action and SHHSC. In 1986 CHAC expanded its school association by serving as an advisory group for the K-12 health curriculum. Following passage of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986, which authorized $7 Million million dollars for prevention education over a three year period, CHAC became the advisory counsel in applying for a grant of $16,533 which was recently awarded the Edina Schools for professional development strategies. In May of 1987 Governor Perpich signed into law Senate File 300 that coincides with the availability of federal monies to combat chemical and drug abuse in schools. It specified establishment of a school chemical abuse pre-assessment team appointed by the superintendent and a school/community advisory team. Mrs. Llona said that CHAC is the advisory group and identified the expansion members as mandated. CHAC goals prior to the expansion included tips on safe use of chemicals for senior citizens and a handbook for parents on chemicals and drug abuse prevention. Ad hoc member Larry Oppold, SHHSC, is seeking private funding for educational projects and Edina may be the beneficiary of a pilot project. Education is working on plans for the youth development project which grew out of state legislation on community education. CHAC also participated in a discussion on the proposed open house/party ordinance. Mrs. Llona added that she has been approached about the need for help for senior citizens regarding chemical abuse and had suggested that a proposal be brought to the Human Relations Commission for reccmendation to the Council. In conclusion, Mrs. Llona said that if CHAC's activities help to bring about an environment more conducive to better alternatives to chemical abuse they will have succeeded in their intent. Smith asked if CHAC is properly seated within the Human Relations Commission or if it should stand on its own because of the strong need in the community for when goals are discussed at the December meeting. Member Kelly commented that the Community Health Services Advisory Committee (HSAC) at times is concerned with issues such as chemical abuse and suggested that a representative from HSAC attend CHAC meetings. Mrs. Llona said she would contact the chair of HSAC and invite their participation. Mayor Courtney thanked Mrs. Llona for the informative report on CHAC. No formal action was taken. REPORT PRESENTED ON LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT. Susan Covnick, member of the Southwest Suburban Corridor Advisory Committee on light rail transit (LRT), stated that the planning process on LRT is proceeding, that she felt the Council should be made aware of the status of the Comprehensive LRT System Plan and the need for input from the Edina Council. She observed that there will be no trackage going through Edina but that the community needs to deal with the fact it will be paying for the system and that, hopefully, it will be actively using the system by means of nearby access. Ms. Covnick introduced Janet Leick, Department of Public Service of Hennepin County; Dennis Hogan, Aide to Commissioner Keefe; and Stephanie Eiler, consultant from BRW, Inc. representatives on four advisory committees and that the planning process has been set up to try to involve each community through which the LRT is proposed and those adjacent who will be using LRT. She presented background information on the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority (HCRRA); the implementation process mandated by 1987 Legislation and the participation process. presented illustrating the proposed Southwest Suburban Corridor Line and the two options on the west end: 1) Going to Chaska on rail line property owned by CM, $ As background Membership consisted of two A steering committee for Community Member chemical abuse awareness. In response, Mrs. Llona said that may be considered I Janet Leick advised that the City of Edina has seven Graphics were 12/7/87 79 and 2) Going through Hopkins and Minnetonka to Victoria. if there would be enough LRT users on the corridors that are being looked at and what are the priorities for other metropolitan corridors. concerned thac a lot of money would be spent before we understand if we have a metropolitan wide need and system. the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee and then the Railroad Authority Board to put together a comprehensive plan covering a 20-year period which will indicate what lines they think fit together and could and should be built. They will also decide as to Stage I of the system on which they will begin preliminary engineering if all the agreements are made. Hennepin County is only looking at a county plan which obviously will connect with other counties. looking at the University Avenue corridor to which Hennepin County will connect. If it was desired to connect to Burnsville and cities to the south that would be part of a plan if and when the 35W South Corridor were designed and built. Leick pointed out that since 1980 they have levied 9/10 mill and for 1988 3/4 mill will be levied. preliminary engineering if they do come together on a system plan, a financial plan and on a Stage I plan and are ready to proceed. this should be looked at as a metropolitan wide issue. Ms. Leick explained that the Metropolitan Council and the Regional Transit Board are very much involved in this process as a result of legislation passed in 1987. will go to the Metropolitan Council for metropolitan significance review to ensure that the plan will be regional in scope and of benefit to the whole region. of the other counties in the metro area have formed regional rail authorities and HCRRA has met with their staff and board members. She said that LRT will have to be regional in scope and the first line built will have to be well designed and will have to have excellent ridership in order for the whole system to get off the ground. A financial advisory committee is looking at other public source revenues such as sales, gas and wheelage taxes to supplement the property tax base for the system. Any relief of the traffic on the Crosstown Highway or 35W would be of benefit to Edina and its citizens. Ms. Leick explained that the decision to go with a LRT system was made after looking at many factors, e.g. present bus system capacity, highway capacity, projections for jobs in downtown Minneapolis, and the ability to move people in a new mode. that the Southwest Suburban Corridor Advisory Committee are facing, e.g. station locations on the LRT segment between Minneapolis and Hopkins and a recommended alignment between the north line to Victoria and the south line to Chaska. presented graphics showing preliminary station locations for the Hopkins segment and explained advantages and disadvantages of each of the seven sites. Turner commented that she appreciated being updated on the LRT plan for the Southwest corridor. timely for submission of the comprehensive plan for LRT and the staging and that she felt the 35W corridor is equally important to Edina. Ms. Leick stated that, unfortunately MNDOT will not be finished with its recommendation on where and how light rail will be a part of 35W until late Spring. Committee is going to go ahead and make their recommendation and then the two recommendations will have to be coordinated when MNDOT makes its recommendation. Member Kelly commented that she was glad that the City has representatives that are working on the advisory committees. 50,000 jobs in Edina to also be considered in planning on how to move people. Following the conclusion of the presentation and discussion, Mayor Courtney thanked the presenters for the update on LRT. REPORT PRESENTED ON 50TH AND FRANCE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS. Manager Rosland referred the Council to a memorandum regarding the 50th and France Commercial Area and the annual maintenance costs assessment levied based on assessable square footage for the last five years. Council's request for this information during the hearing on the addition to the West 51st Street ramp. Costs currently not covered by annual assessment are the snowplowing of the ramps and weekly sweeping. lighting the ramps and pedestrian ways are not included in the assessment. level of assessment was determined in the mid 1970's through negotiations with the 50th and France Business & Professional Association and the City. The report also listed the total dollars expended from the General Fund for maintenance not covered by assessment. A third source of funds to maintain the commercial area is through sale of employee parking stickers. In summary, the total cost to maintain the commercial area has been approximately $75,000 annually. This does not include major ramp repairs which should occur approximately once every ten years. Manager Rosland suggested that the Council review the report and that it be discussed further prior to the preparation of the 1989 Budget. was taken. Member Smith questioned He said he was Ms. Leick said it would be the task of first Ramsey County is Ms. That money could be used to acquire additional right of way or Member Smith reiterated that The comprehensive plan All Stephanie Eiler elaborated on the decisions She Member She asked if the 35W Corridor Study recommendations would be The 35W Corridor Advisory She said that there are probably some No formal action was taken. He said this was prepared in response to the Also, the electrical power for The No formal action REPORT GIVEN ON CONSULTANT FOR SOUND WALL/SIGHT BARRIER AND TASK FORCE. Hoffman recalled that an informal hearing on sound walls/sight barriers along Highway 100 from West 50th Street to the north City limits was held on November 2, 1987. At the conclusion of the hearing the Council had directed the staff to obtain an estimate of the cost of hiring a consultant to conduct a study on sound barriers in the subject area and had asked interested residents of the area to submit their names if they were willing to serve on a task force. Engineer He said that 12/7/87 staff has rete-ved letters from 12 individuals, representative of both sides of the issue, who would like to serve on a task force to study the feasibility of constructing sound/sight barriers. talked to the PCA for references on consultants who provide services on this type of project. The PCA staff recommended selecting a firm that had both highway and sound wall experience as opposed to just acoustics experience. 'to two firms and has received preliminary estimates to conduct a feasibility study. The cost range is from $10,000 to $20,000 depending upon the number of neighborhood task force meetings needed. task force group and a consultant technical group which together would develop neighborhood acceptance standards and technical data on the effects of constructing barriers. input and the consultant would provide computer modeling of the effect of adding barriers and preliminary estimates of costs associated with the barriers. conclusion, Engineer Hoffman said staff would recommend that the Council: 1) authorize implementation of a task force group to determine whether such barriers should be constructed, 2) hire a consultant to assist in the study, and 3) request assistance from MNDOT and PCA on the issue to reduce the cost of the study. It is proposed that funds for hiringkhe consultant would be from 1988 contingencies. Following discussion on the cost, funding and the study issues, Member Richards commented that the questions to be answered in the study are: 1) who will benefit, 2) who may be harmed, 3) how much will it cost, and 4) who is going to pay the cost. range of viewpoints on the issue of sound/sight barriers and that it is unrealistic that the task force will come back with a specific proposal. that he hoped the hiring of a consultant to conduct the study would provide an answer to those questions that would assist the Council in making a decision. Member Richards then made a motion to: 1) allocate up to $15,000 to hire a consultant to conduct a study on the issue of sound/sight barriers in the subject area with input fromthe volunteer neighborhood task force and to bring back a report to the Council by March 1, 1988, and 2) that the Mayor be authorized to select the chair of the task force. Additionally, he reported that staff has Staff has talked .. The study would include a neighborho-od I Staff would anticipate that the neighbors would provide In He added that from comments made at the informal hearing there is a wide He said Motion was seconded by Member Kelly. Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. 1 NOMINATIONS TO BE MADE FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING AND HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSIONS VACANCIES: INTERVIEW PROCESS DISCUSSED. Member Kelly stated, that in light of the report by Members Smith and Richards regarding changes in the appointment process, she would suggest that the Council Members submit their nominations to the Mayor of individuals to serve on the Community Development and Planning Commission and the Human Relations Commission so that the Mayor can make -* the appointments at the next meeting with the consent of the Council.- She said she felt that the candidates should be advised as soon as possible as to the appointments. In reference to the application/interview process, Member Kelly said that she was very uncomfortable with the extensive file of applicants who have applied for appointment to advisory boards/commissions that has accumulated over the last two years. some of the applicants several times and that she felt that each time there was an opening the Council should solicit new applications. Council could submit the name of any individual, including someone who had been interviewed previously. calling persons who had submitted applications previously to ask if they were still interested, but that those individuals know it is competitive, that it is an open process and they have chosen to remain a part of the process. have the option to request that their name be removed. willing to contact other cities to ask how they handle the process of appointments. sent to former applicants asking if they still have an interest in being considered and that their name will be given to the Council Members unless the applicant calls City Hall and asks that their name be removed. suggested that the Council consider a cutoff time in terms of years the application is kept on file. he would draft a letter to be sent to applicants who were not chosen explaining the appointment process and also a letter to be sent to applicants on file when an opening occurs asking if they are still interested or if not to call City Hall. It was informally agreed to have the drafts prepared and brought back to the Council. She said she was also uncomfortable with interviewing As an alternative, the Member Turner commented that it was difficult to keep They always She said she would be Member Richards suggested that a letter be drafted that could be Manager Rosland Following further discussion, Manager Rosland said UPDATE GIVEN ON OPEN HOUSE/PARTY ORDINANCE DRAFT. Manager Rosland reported that, with regard to the open house/party ordinance, a memorandum from Geoff Workinger, Human Relations Commission, indicated that the ordinance is going through the process of review by the Human Relations Commission and the Chemical Health Advisory Committee as requested by the Council. should be community comment on the ordinance and the Human Relations Commission recommended that it receive additional exposure within the school community. Chief Swanson has contacted the schools for input and has also arranged a meeting with the PTA Council on January 12. should be ready by the first part of February. Both advisory groups feel there A recommendation from the advisory groups No formal action was taken. 12/7/87 81 Lc) I: m a 1987/88 CONTRACT WITH LOCAL 320 (POLICE) APPROVED. Manager Rosland informed the Council that the City has been negotiating with Local 320 Teamsters (Police) and has reached an acceptable agreement with the union that would include the following provisions: 1) Wages - 3% increase in 1987 and 4% in 1988; 2) Insurance - Increase employer contribution $10.00 ($160) per month in 1987 and $10.00 ($170) per month in 1988; 3) Court Time - Pay a minimum of two hours and 1 1/2 times the employee's regular rate of pay in the event of a cancellation of court appearance with less than a 48-hour notice; and 4) Working Out of Classification - An employee working at a higher classification shall receive the greatest salary for the higher classification for the duration the employee is performing the work. Manager Rosland recommended that the agreement be executed with the provisions as outlined. Motion of Member Smith was seconded by Member Turner authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to sign the formal contract for 1987/1988 with Teamsters Union Local 320 with the provisions as stated by the Manager. Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. (Member Turner left the meeting at this point on the Agenda.) *METROPOLITAN COUNCIL HRA SECTION 8 SERVICES CONTRACT APPROVED. Motion was made by Member Smith and seconded by Member Turner for adoption of the following resolution: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota that it hereby approves the Metropolitan- Council HRA Section- 8 Services Contract ; BE IT PDRTEiER RESOLVED that the Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the contract on behalf of the City. Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. aH.0.M.E. CONTRACT WITH SHHSC APPROVED. seconded by Member Turner for adoption of the following resolution: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota that it hereby approves the Community Development Block Grant Contract with the South Hennepin Human Services Council for the purpose of providing financial assistance to the H.O.M.E. Program; BE IT PDRTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Manager are hereby authorized and directed to execute the contract on behalf of the City. Motion was made by Member Smith and Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. *YEAR END COUNCIL MEETING SET FOR 12/30/87. Motion was made by Member Smith and seconded by Member Turner setting December 30, 1987 at 5:OO p.m. as the Year End Council Meeting. Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. *1988 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE APPROVED FOR CITY EMPLOYEES. Smith and seconded by Member Turner approving the following schedule of 1988 holidays for City employees: Motion was made by Member Friday, January 1 New Year's Day Monday, January 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, February 15 Presidents' Day Monday, May 30 Memorial Day Monday, July 4 Independence Day Monday, September 5 Labor Day Friday, November 11 Veterans Day Thursday, November 24 Thanksgiving Day Friday, November 25 Day after Thanksgiving Monday, December 26 Christmas Observance Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. *WATERMAIN NO. 127 CONNECTION CHARGE ASSESSMENT APPROVED FOR 6100 RIDGEWAY RD (LOT 10. BLOCK 4. COUNTRYSIDE. Motion of Member Smith was seconded by Member Turner for adoption of the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Council that it hereby authorizes the assessment of the connection charge for Watermain No. 127 in the amount of $752.40 to be levied against Lot 10, Block 4, Countryside (PIN 32-117-21-43-0033) over a six year period with interest at the rate of 7.5% payable with property taxes beginning in 1989. RESOLUTION Resolution adopted on rollcall vote, five ayes. COUNCIL TO BE COPIED ON LETTERS RESPONDING TO CONCERNS OF CITIZENS. Member Smith suggested that the Council Members be copied on staff letters responding to concerns of citizens where the concern was expressed in a letter addressed to a Council Member. responses to the Council Members. WORK LOAD OF ADVISORY BOARDS/COMMISSION DISCUSSED. process would be for an advisory board or commission that feels it is over worked Manager Rosland sai-d he would ask the staff to send copies of the Member Smith asked what the ' 12/7/87 82 and needs additional members. could appeal to the Council for additional members. Manager Rosland responded that the board/commission CORPORATE =PORT ARTICLE ON HEDBERG DEVELOPMENT NOTED. distributed copies of an article on the Hedberg Development which will appear in the next issue of Corporate ReDort. reflects what is proposed for the Hedberg site. *CLAIMS PAID. payment of the following claims per pre-list dated 12/7/87: General Fund $135,843.17, Art Center $2,357.37, Capital Fund $6,365.92, Golf Course Fund $34,450.17, Recreation Center Fund $31,561.84, Gun Range Fund $171.86, Edinborough Park $11,977.17, Utility Fund $157,507.18, Liquor Dispensary Fund $6,667.93, Construction Fund $1,505.31, Total $488,217.92; and payment confirmation of claims dated 10/31/87: General Fund $1,105,811.12, Art Center $725.79, Swimming Pool Fund $7,460.79, Golf Course Fund $11,497.59, Recreation Center Fund $6,781.43, Gun Range Fund $444.93, Edinborough Park $13,496.92, Utility Fund $31,533.50, Liquor Dispensary Fund $308,769.61, Total $1,486,521.68. Manager Rosland He said the article reads fairly well and 1 Motion of Member Smith was seconded by Member Turner to approve B Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Motion of Member Smith was seconded by Member Kelly for adjournment. Adjournment at 10:07 p.m. City Clerk i I