HomeMy WebLinkAbout19880201_regular-_. 98 MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL
FEBRUARY 1, 1988
Answering rollcall were Members Kelly, Smith and Turner.
the meeting.
UPDATE GIVEN ON 1988 CENTENNIAL.
appreciation of the Council Members to Betty Hemstad and Kay Bach, Co-Chairs, and
Dennis Maetzold, Treasurer, for all the planning that has been done for the
Centennial and the results that are now taking shape.
that the Centennial was off to a roaring start and that the main goal for the
month of January was to make sure that anyone that lives or works in Edina knows
that this is the year of the Centennial. She said that the word is out and the
spirit is contagious. Kay Bach reported that the construction of the ice castle
is proceeding and then gave the schedule of the various events for the month of
February.
significant deviation from the budgets approved for the various committees.
the standpoint of income, the Centennial is doing very well and funding raising
activities have been under way for about a year, especially with regard to
generating major sponsors for the various events. A cushion has been developed
over and above what is needed for operating expenses and they are confident that
there will be a nice contribution towards the lasting memorial at the end of the
year.
goal, the raffle is under way, and the solicitation of funds from small businesses
in Edina (approximately 2,000) has begun. Regarding memorabilia, Ceil Smith
advised that items will be available at City Hall, the Community Center and
Edinborough Park and some 30 small businesses will have order blanks.
wine glasses will be sold in the liquor stores and the wine should be available on
February 8.
for the All America City Award and wilLbe asking the Council, the School Board
and the Centennial Commission to act as sponsors.
Member Turner chaired
Member Turner expressed the thanks and
Betty Hemstad announced
Dennis Maetzold reported that the Centennial is solvent and there is no
From
Individual giving through the direct mail campaign is almost at 50% of the
Centennial
Member Turner mentioned that the Founders’ Day Committee is applying
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS ADOPTED.
Member Kelly to approve and adopt the consent agenda items as presented.
Motion was made by Member Smith and seconded by
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Smith, Turner
Motion carried.
*MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 24. 1988 APPROVED.
Member Smith and seconded by Member Kelly to approve the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of January 25, 1988 as submitted.
Motion was made by
Motion carried on rollcall vote, three ayes.
*LOT DIVISION APPROVED FOR LOT 14. BLOCK 1. GLEASON COURT. Motion was made by
Member Smith and seconded by Member Kelly to adopt the following the resolution:
WEEREAS, the folloving described property is at present a single tract of land:
RHlBEAS, the owner has requested the subdivision of said tract into separate
parcels (herein called NParcelsN) described as follows:
RESOLUTION
Lot14, Blockl, GLEASON COURT; and
Parcel A - That part of Lot 14, Block 1, GI;EBSON COURT, according to the
record plat there of, City of Edina, Hennepin County, Hbnesota, lying
easterly, of a line drawn from a point on the north line of said Lot 14
distant 58.48 feet east of the northwest comer thereof, as measured along
said north line, to a point on the south line of said Lot 14 distant 76.43
feet east of the southwest corner thereof, as measured along said south line,
and reserving easements of record; and
Parcel B - That part of Lot 14, Block 1, GI;EBSON COURT, according to the
record plat there of, City of Edina, Hennepin County, Minnesota, lying
westerly, of a line drawn from a point on the north line of said Lot 14
distant 58.48 feet east of the northwest comer thereof, as measured along
said north line, to a point on the south line of said Lot 14 distant 76.43
and reserving easements of record.
-. / feet east of the southwest comer thereof, as measured along said south line,
WEEREAS, it has been determined that compliance with the Subdivision and Zoning
Regulations of the City of Edina will create an unnecessary hardship and said
Parcels as separate tracts of land do not interfere with the purposes of the
Subdivision and Zoning Regulations as contained in the City of Edina Ordinance
Nos. 801 and 825;
NOW, THEBEFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina
that the conveyance and ownership of said Parcels as separate tracts of land is
hereby approved and the requirements and provisions of Ordinance No. 801 and
ordinance No. 825 are hereby waived to allow said division and conveyance thereof
as separate tracts of land but are not waived for any other purpose or as to any
other provision thereof, and subject, however, to the provision that no further
subdivision be made of said Parcels unless made in compliance with the pertinent
ordinances of the City of Edina or with the prior approval of this Council as may
be provided for by those ordinances.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, three ayes.
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*RESOLUTION ADOPTED CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENTS TO SOUTHEAST EDINA
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND APPROVING A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN. Motion was made
by Member Smith and seconded by Member Kelly introducing the following resolution
and moving its adoption:
RESOLUTION CBI;LRJG FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENTS TO
THE SOUTHEAST EDINA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND ON TJU3 APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, as follows:
1.
and redevelopment Authority of Edina, Minnesota (the "HRA") have previously
approved a redevelopment plan and redevelopment project under Minnesota Statutes,
Section 469.001 to 469.047, designated as the Southeast Edina Redevelopment Plan
(the "Redevelopment Plan"). The HRA has advised the Council that it intends to
consider amendments to the Redevelopment Plan and has requested that the Council
hold a public hearing on the amendments to the Redevelopment Plan in accordance
with Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.029, subdivision 6.
2. Tax Increment Financinp Plan. The HRA has further advised the Council that it
intends to consider a Tax Increment Financing Plan, as provided in Minnesota
Statues, Section 469.175 (the "Tax Increment Financing Plan"), covering a portion
of the property to be included in the area covered by the Redevelopment Plan. The
Tax Increment Financing Plan establishes a tax increment financing district in the
City. The ERA has requested that the Council hold a public hearing on the
approval of the Tax Increment Financing Plan in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes, Section 469.175, subdivision 3.
3.
Increment Financinp Plan.
Plan and the approval of the Tax Increment Financing Plan is hereby called and
shall be held on February 22, 1988, at 7:OO o'clock P.M. at the City Hall.
City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish a notice of the public
hearing in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A at least once not
less than 10 or more than 30 days prior to the date of the hearhg in a newspaper
of general circulation in the City.
(Official Publication)
CITP OF EDINA
4801 W. 50th Street
Edina, Minnesota 55424
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENTS TO THE
SOUTHEAST EDINA REDEVEMPHENT PLAN
APPROVAL OF A TAX INCREplENT FINANCING PLAN
Amendment to Southeast Edina Redevelopment Plan. This Council and the Housing
Public HearinE on Amendments to RedeveloDment Plan and on Amxoval of Tax
A public hearing on the amendment to the Redevelopment
The
OF THE HOUSING AND REDEOELOPMEN!L! AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA AND
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Edina will hold a
public hearing on proposed Amendments to the Southeast Edina Redevelopment Plan
(the Redevelopment Plan) of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of
Edina, Minnesota (the HRA) and a Redevelopment Project (the Redevelopment Project)
proposed to be undertaken by the City and the HRA, and on the approval by the City
Council of a Tax Increment Financing Plan (the Financing Plan) of the HRA which
creates a Tax Increment Financing District (the Tax Increment District) in the
City. The public hearing will be held at 7:OO p.m. on Monday, February 22, 1988,
at the Edina City Hall, 4801West 50th Street, Edina, Minnesota.
The Amendments to the Redevelopment Plan describe certain proposed activities to
be undertaken by the City and the HRB in connection with the redevelopment of all
or a portion of property in the Southeast Edina Redevelopment Area. The proposed
activities to be undertaken by the City and the HRA consist of the acquisition and
improvement of property in order to provide sites of a character that will
encourage future development of the Southeast Edina Redevelopment Area in a
desirable manner and the construction and installation of public improvement and
public amenities and the undertaking of an interest reduction program under
Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.012, subdivision 7. The proposed activities will
be undertaken in order to eliminate blighting influences which impede potential
development and to provide maximum opportunity for development of the Southeast
Edina Redevelopment Area in a manner consistent with the needs of the City as a
whole.
The area to be included within the Tax Increment District is in the extreme
southeast portion of the City and is generally located east of France Avenue and
north of the Bloomington city limits and is commonly referred to as the Hedberg
Property and DeCourcy Property.
Under the Plan, tax increments derived from the District would be used for the
payment of general obligation bonds to be issued by the City or for payment of
other costs of the City and HRA.
District resulting from increases in assessed evaluation of taxable real property
therein be segregated and applied to payment of capital and administration costs
pursuant to the Financing Plan.
All who wish to be heard as to the Amendments to the Redevelopment Plan and on the
approval of the Financing Plan will be given an opportunity to express their views
at the time of the public hearing or may file written comments with the City Clerk
prior to the public meeting.
BY ORDER OF THE EDINA CITP COUNCIL AND THE EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY.
It is proposed that all tax revenues from the
Marcella M. Daehn, City Clerk
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Edina this 1st day of February, 1988.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, three ayes.
HEARING DATE SET FOR AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 825 (LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING
REOUIREMENTS).
setting March 7, 1988 as hearing date for Amendment to Ordinance No. 825
(Landscaping and Screening).
Motion was made by Member Smith and seconded by Member Kelly
Motion carried on rollcall vote, three ayes.
BID AWARDED FOR POND DREDGING AND FOOT BRIDGES - BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE. Manager
Rosland explained that the pond dredging/foot bridge projects for Braemar Golf
Course were scheduled in the Capital Plan in future years but because of the
flooding during the July 23, 1987 rainstorm and the availability of other methods
of funding it is felt this is the proper time for the projects. Engineer Hoffman
presented a graphic of the golf course and pointed out the areas to be dredged
that are a part of Nine Mile Creek and said that, additionally, some culverts are
proposed to be replacedwith footbridges to prevent water backing up and flooding
on the sixteenth fairway and seventh tee area. He explained the expected funding
as follows: Nine Mile Creek Watershed District - $10,000; F.E.M.A. - $8,000; and
earnings from Braemar Golf Course - $24,000. In addition, he said that the bids
received were excellent as it had been anticipated that the cost could be as much
as $90,000 according to the Capital Plan projection.
concerned about the other flooding problems resulting from the rainstorm which had
been reported by various residents and areas of the City and asked if those
problems are being addressed.
going through the list of areas and places that were flooded to look at the cause,
the problem of storage of storm water, etc. This information will be brought back
to the Council in the next two to three months with recommendations for funding of
possible solutions to the key areas. No further discussion was heard. Motion was
made by Member Smith and seconded by Member Kelly for award of bid for pond
dredging and foot bridges at Braemar Golf Course to recommended low bidder,
Contracting Services Independent, Inc., at $41,843.90.
Member Smith said he was
Engineer Hoffman responded that staff has been
Ayes: Kelly, Smith, Turner
Motion carried.
*BID AWARDED FOR IRON REMOVAL TREATMENT PLANT #3 REPAIR.
Member Smith and seconded by Member Kelly for award of bid for iron removal
treatment plant #3 repair to recommended low bidder, Layne Minnesota, at
$9,964.00.
Motion was made by
Motion carried on rollcall vote, three ayes.
NOMINATIONS FOR MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT BOARD SELECTED. Member Turner
noted that the terms of two members of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
Board are up as of March 8, 1988 (Albert Lehmanpichard Miller). Engineer Hoffman
explained that the board's composition is as follows: three members from the
Minnetonka Lake area, one member from St. Louis Park, one member from Edina
(Miller), and one member from Minneapolis.
Lehman from Minnetonka who represents both creek and lake concerns.
individuals who might be nominated to represent Edina, he said that Michael
Carroll and James McWethy are previous board members who are Edina residents.
three have assisted the Edina staff on watershed matters and have shown interest
in the Edina area of Minnehaha Creek and would be good appointments from staff's
perspective.
recommendations to the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners.
discussion, motion was made by Member Kelly and seconded by Member Smith for
adoption of the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that it -
hereby recommends and nominates Michael Carroll, Richard Miller and James McWethy
to the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners for appointment to the Minnehaha
Creek watershed District Board;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council urges the Hennepin County Board of
Uatershed District Board to represent the interest of the City and residents
living adjacent to Minnehaha Creek.
The seventh member at this time is Mr.
As to
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Manager Rosland suggested that the Council forward their
Following
RESOLUTION
- - -Commissioners to consider appointment from these nominees to the Minnehaha Creek
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Smith, Turner
Resolution adopted. .
HOMESTEAD MAILING SUGGESTED AS VEHICLE TO COMMUNICATE WITH RESIDENTS. Member
Smith suggested that the homestead mailing be used as a vehicle to communicate
"good neighbor" policies to the City's residents, i.e, trash storage, water use,
parking, etc., in the form of a card that could be retained for reference.
Manager Rosland said staff would look at this and bring back a proposed format for
the Council to consider.
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS SCHEDULED FOR 2/22/88.
Member Kelly directed the Council's attention to a list of applications for
appointment to advisory boards/commissions which are now on file. She advised
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that the openings on the Park Board, Building Construction Appeals Board, and the
Community Health Services Advisory Committee have been advertised in the Edina
Sun-Current and that the additional opening on South Hennepin Human Services
Council will be in this week's issue.
that the applicants on file should be sent the letter advising that their name
would be considered by the Council for appointment unless they advised to the
contrary.
interviewed would be contacted and asked to come for interviews prior to the
Council Meeting of February 22, 1988.
Following some discussion, it was agreed
New applicants and those previous applicants who have never been
DEPOSITING OF SNOW BY PRIVATE PLOWERS ON BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE NOTED.
said that she had received a telephone call that private plowers are depositing
snow from residents' driveways across Gleason Road onto Braemar Golf Course
property.
must be deposited on your own property and also that the snow mounds decrease
visibility for drivers.
BARREL BARRIER ON SUMMIT AVENUE TO BE REMOVED.
the barrels would be needed on Summit Avenue to prevent vehicles from entering
what is now a private driveway to the housing development.
staff will be meeting in the morning with representatives from the housing
development and Hennepin County to approve a design for traffic flow.
the expected approval of a design satisfactory to all parties, the barrels will be
removed.
Member Kelly
The concern was that this in violation of the ordinance which says snow
Manager Rosland said staff would check on this.
Member Kelly asked how much longer
Engineer Hoffman said
Following
UPDATE REQUESTED ON HEDBERG PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT.
update on the proposed Hedberg Property project.
had been negotiating with the developers on the details 'of the developer's
agreement and it is anticipated that it will be on the February 22, 1988 Council
Agenda for consideration along with the amendments to the Southeast Edina
Redevelopment Plan and the tax increment financing plan.
redesigning on the public park following the comments of the Council and they are
also trying to address the issue of recycling.
at the way the inter-transit system can be supported.
Statement should be completed in April/May.
Council should consider the creation of the tax increment district promptly as
there is some concern that the State Legislature might change the rules for those
districts. He added that the formation of the district would not commit the
Council to the proposed development project.
the assumability of the second mortgages upon sale of the housing units in
Edinborough.
the first five years and the purchaser must meet moderate income requirements.
Member Smith commented that the East Edina Housing Foundation may want to consider
having the option after five years of having the second mortgages assumable.
Member Kelly said that this is something to think about when considering the 1500
housing units proposed in the Hedberg project.
Member Kelly requested an
Manager Rosland said that staff
There has been some
Work is also being done on looking
The Environmental Impact
Manager Rosland explained that the
Some discussion followed regarding
The Council was advised that the second mortgages are assumable for
PARK AND RECREATION TASK FORCE SURVEY DISCUSSED.
for the survey that is going to be conducted by the Park and Recreation Task
Force.
1988 Budget to allow the task force to do a survey if they felt that data was
needed to assist them in their final report and recommendation to the Council.
Member Turner commented that, even though the task force members were a group of
excellent thinkers who knew the City, she felt if they needed a piece of
information that could be obtained by a survey they should proceed to acquire
that.
with the task force to discuss the study.
Member Kelly questioned the need
Manager Rosland explained that the cost of the survey was approved in the
Member Smith agreed that that was his understanding when the Council met
COUNCIL REMINDED OF MARCH 6 EVENT. Member Turner reminded the Council Members of
the upcoming March 6 Council Edinamite Party that they will be hosting as a
benefit for The Edina Foundation and said she would be contacting them soon
regarding details.
MANAGER COMMENDED FOR PRESENTATION AT MLC LEGISLATIVE DINNER MEETING. Member
Turner commended Manager Rosland for a fine job in presenting the MLC's property
tax reform proposals at the legislative dinner meeting on January 26 as well as
the board meeting that morning. She added that the tax reform proposals should be
of great benefit to the City and thanked him for his efforts in leadership on this
issue. Member Smith said the staff members who have also worked on this should be
thanked for their efforts.
out to the member cities about the major concerns on the issue of tax reform.
Manager Rosland said the MLC will be sending a letter
EDINBOROUGH PARK ACTIVITIES NOTED.
Edinborough Park yesterday and observed hundreds of people using the indoor park
having picnics, etc. and enjoying the entertainment which included children
violinists and gymnastics.
how well Edinborough Park is working during the winter months and that the park is
doing what we hoped it would do.
Manager Rosland commented that he was at
He said that it was an excellent opportunity to see
MANAGER ANNOUNCES IN-HOUSE STAFF TRAINING. Manager Rosland reported that some 50
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City employees would be attending an in-house training session on February 2.
workshop is entitled "Excellence in Service" and includes such topics as
identifying excellent service, managing attitudes, communication, telephone
skills, handling irate customers and the importance of the employee's role to the
organization.
public and it is hoped that it will be beneficial to the employees and the
citizens they serve.
The
The employees attending are those who have ongoing contact with the
LETTER SENT TO IAFF LOCAL 1275 REGARDING CONTRACT SETTLEMENT PROPOSAL.
Rosland referred the Council Members to a letter he had sent dated January 30,
1988 to John Maloney, President of IAFF Local 1275.
was in response to the request for consideration of a contract settlement
proposal.
proposed contract changes which would be recommended to the City Council in an
effort to close negotiations for the years 1987-1988 in a manner consistent with
the other City employee groups.
the union representatives did not accept the offer and that staff will continue to
work towards a contract settlement.
APPRECIATION EVENT FOR ADVISORY BOARDS/COMMISSIONS DISCUSSED. Manager Rosland
said that, as requested by the Council, he has worked with staff on planning an
appreciation/thank-you event for the members of the City's advisory boards and
commissions.
commissions and also for an appreciation dinner are being developed, which would
be a part of the Council's budget.
part of March or the first part of April at the Braemar Clubhouse. It would
provide an opportunity for the Council to express their thanks and appreciation to
members leaving, to welcome new members that have been appointed and for the
members to meet on an informal basis. When the planning is finalized the proposal
will be brought back to the Council for approval.
CLEAN UP PROJECT LETTER DISCUSSED. Manager Rosland referred to a letter addressed
to City Officials dated January 25, 1988 from Clean Up Project asking the support
of the City in removing what they perceive to be pornographic films available
through the cable provider. He explained that the cable company has been
contacted and that he had received a response.
company's position is: 1) Adult programming is available only through their pay
per view (PPV) service; adult films are available starting at 10:30 p.m.; 2) They
do not advertise or promote adult programming; 3) Subscribers may obtain a "lock
box" at no charge which gives the subscriber complete control even when not at
home; 4) Adult entertainment offerings are never discounted or promoted, and 5) No
X-rated files are offered; all films are previewed to assure compliance with
stringent standards. He concluded that the cable company has been responsive to
ensure that this type of program can be controlled totally by the user.
Smith commented that he felt that what was promised by the cable company when
granted the franchise is nothing like what the City got.
that the industry has changed a great deal in the past 10-12 years, partly due to
was re-negotiated.
business together and that the City has done a number of things with the revenue
received in doing local and access programming for benefit to the community.
Recently Channel 6 has opened up as a regional channel for local programming. He
said he felt that we should develop one good channel that carries good public
programming, whether it be educational or governmental. Ralph Campbell explained
that the Southwest Suburban Cable Commission, of which Edina is a member, has
appointed a committee that is looking at the institutional network uses of cable
and that study is specifically aimed at non-entertainment features of the system.
Their report is expected in early summer and will be brought back to all the
councils for their review and advice. No formal action was taken.
Manager
He explained that the letter
The letter stated the offer regarding duration, wages, insurance,
Manager Rosland report that in arbitration today
Costs for a standard award for members leaving boards and
The event would be scheduled for the latter
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CLAIMS PAID.
to approve payment of the followhg claims as per pre-list dated 2/1/88:
Fund $132,531.55, Art Center $1,393.75, Capital Fund $9,640.35, Golf Course Fund
$1,229.43, Recreation Center Fund $6,129.73, Gun Range Fund $494.52, Edinborough
Park $5,265.66, Utility Fund $204,559.46, Liquor Dispensary Fund $23,826.37,
Construction Fund $7,045.24, Total $392,116.06; and for confirmation of payment of
the following claims dated 12/31/87: General Fund $90,715,51, Liquor Dispensary
Fund $263,575.97, Total $354,291.48.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, motion of Member Kelly was
seconded by Member Smith for adjournment.
Motion was made by Member Member Smith and seconded by Member Kelly
General
Adjournment at 8:30 p.m.
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