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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19880222_regular(u Ln m 5 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL FEBRUARY 22, 1988 103 Answering rollcall were Members Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner and Mayor Courtney. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS ADOPTED. Member Smith to approve and adopt the consent agenda items as presented, with the exception of the removal of item V1.L. Motion was made by Member mer and seconded by Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. *MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 1, 1988 APPROVED. Member Turner and seconded by Member Smith to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 1, 1988 as submitted. Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. Motion was made by PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENTS TO SOUTHEAST EDINA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND APPROVAL OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR HEDBERG PROPERTY CONTINUED TO 3/7/88. Motion was made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Smith to continue the public hearing for'bendments to the Southeast Edina Redevelopment Plan and Approval of a Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Hedberg Property to March 7, 1988. Sandison, 4612 West 58th Street, stated his reasons for his opposition to the development of the Hedberg Property as proposed. Walter Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. BID AWARDED FOR EDINA CITY HALL ADDITION. that the Council has considered the addition to City Hall on several past occasions, the last time when the Council approved the 1988 Capital Improvement Budget. Tabulation of bids for the Edina City Hall Addition showed low bidder, C. 0. Field Company, at Base Bid of $183,500, Alternate #1 (add interior painting) $2,800, Alternate #2 (add police lockers) at $7,800, and Alternate #3 (add skylights) at $1,250 for a total bid of $195,350. The architect's estimate for the addition was $205,790 which included approximately $9,000 for utility relocation which will be bid separately. project, commented that very competitive bids were received and that the recommendation is for award of bid to the low bidder, C. 0. Field Company. The low bidder has indicated 120 calendar days to completion or approximately July 1. Member Turner asked what impact this construction would have on the City's delivery of service. constructed just south of the Council Room wall and would basically provide for record storage. Some of the parking will be displaced during the construction period and the Police Department entrance will be temporarily relocated to the east side of the building. to disrupt services. Member Turner made a motion for award of bid for the Edina City Hall Addition to recommended low bidder, C. 0. Field Company, at $195,350. Motion was seconded by Member Smith. storage. Mr. Dunwiddie explained that the report of the City Hall Space Study Committee in November, 1985 recommended that record storage be relocated from the main areas of City Hall to free up space for more efficient use by staff. addition to record storage, the addition will provide for storage of voting records and voting equipment. recommended that the City Hall building would meet the needs of staff if additional space could be provided for record storage and that she was supportive of the project. Acting Manager Gordon Hughes recalled Foster Dunwiddie, architect for the Mr. Dunwiddie explained that the addition would be Change over of the utilities will be handled so as not The employee entrance will have to be closed temporarily. Member Smith questioned the need for the addition for record In Member Kelly commented that the Committee had Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Richards; Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. *BID AWARDED FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION #8 (ROLLING GREEN). Motion was made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Smith for award of bid for reconstruction of sanitary sewer lift station #8 (Rolling Green) to recommended low bidder, G. L. Contracting, at $64,418.50. Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. *BID AWARDED FOR REVERSIBLE SNOW PLOWS FOR DUMP TRUCKS. Motion was made by Member Tumer and seconded by Member Smith for award of bid for two reversible snow plows for dump trucks to recommended low bidder, LaHass Manufacturing & Sales, at $6,525.00. Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. *BID AWARDED FOR 60" MOWER. Member Smith for award of bid for one 60" mower to recommended low bidder, Jerry's Enterprises, Inc., at $6,798.00. Motion was made by Member Turner and seconded by Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. *BID AWARDED FOR REMODELING OF POLICE DEPARTMENT. Rurner and seconded by Member Smith for award of bid for remodeling of Police Motion was made by Member 2/22/88 104 Department to Herman Hiller, c/o Facility Systems, Inc. through State contract, at $42 , 000 I 00- Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. *BID AWARDED FOR REMODELING OF ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT. Motion of Member Turner was seconded by Member Smith for award of bid for Administration remodeling to Herman Hiller, c/o Facility Systems, Inc., through State contract, at $13,296.05. Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 16. 1988 APPROVED. With reference to the recommended action of the Traffic Safety Committee for Section A(1) of the minutes concerning a "STOP" sign on Larada Lane at Parkwood Road, Member Turner advised the Council that she had received in her packet the results of a survey taken by residents in Parkwood Knolls for additional "STOPtt signs in the area. She suggested that the Traffic Safety Committee be asked to continue to look at that area in the Spring and monitor traffic volumes at the intersections of concern. felt the problems have not been totally addressed. Member Smith questioned the recommended action of the Committee for Section A(2) of the minutes concerning striping of West 70th Street adjacent to the Wooddale Montessori Academy and removal of "NO PARKING" signs. He said that the School District Office will be moving out of that building making more parking space available and that he was concerned about safety for the children attending the academy if the signs were removed. 70th Street between Antrim Road and Highway 100 similar to the striping done on West 70th Street from France to Highway 100 which created a clearly defined one lane roadway. there were no "NO PARKING" signs adjacent to the subject building. 1977 came from the Eden Prairie School District who were renting space in the building. said they should remain because of the volume of traffic on West 70th Street. The current request has come from the present owner of the building who stated a number of reasons in support of the request which included the fact that there are no residential driveways across the street from the present signs, that there is no student/pedestrian traffic at the school and that the academy needs the additional parking at the location of these signs during arrival and dismissal periods. concern with opening parking on the north side of West 50th Street and said he felt the discussion should also address the parking on the south side of West 50th. children that are being dropped off at the nursery school at St. Stephen's. Following discussion of these issues, motion of Member Turner was seconded by Member Kelly to approve the folloving recommended action listed in Section A of the Traffic Safety Committee Minutes of February 16, 1988: 1) Installation of a "STOP" sign on Larada Lane at Parkwood Road, review of the area for clearvievviolations, 2) That further review and monitoring of traffic volumes in the Parkwood Knolls area be made by the Committee in light of the new information received from residents in the area concerning additional stop signs, 3) That Section A(2) regarding the request to remove parking restrictions on the south side of West 70th Street adjacent to Uooddale Montessori Academy be held pending further study of the site and negotiations with the property owner of the academy, 4) That the request which was deferred in Section C of the minutes concerning parking on the north of side of West 50th Street, east of Edina Court, include a broader scope of review for the area. Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. Member Kelly commented that she agreed with the suggestion and that she Engineer Fran Hoffman explained that the intent was to re-strip West As background information, Engineer Hoffman said that prior to 1977 The request in In 1980 there was a request for removal of the signs and the Committee With reference to Section C of the minutes, Member Smith expressed his Member Kelly commented that she was concerned about the safety of the STORM WATER REPORT PHASE I PRESENTED. that the presentation would be Phase I of the Storm Water Report and would provide information which the Council could use in making a long term decision on the City's storm water management system. The presentation will cover 1) the storms that occurred in the summer of 1987, 2) the City's storm water standards and how they compare with last summer's occurrences, 3) how watershed districts interact with city operations, and 4) options for the City regarding management of storm water. He introduced John Dickson and Bob Obermeyer, Jr. of Barr Engineering Company explaining that they have been consultants for the City in the storm water area since the early 1960's. In looking back at the development of watershed districts, it was the cities of Edina and Bloomington back in the late 1950's that asked that an organization be set up to look at storm water management. Barr Engineering is involved currently in seven watershed districts and water management organizations and have a lot of staff expertise. the City's preliminary design work on storm sewer systems. Dickson's presentation included: 1) review and statistics of the July 20 (3'[ rainfall in Edina) and July 23 (10-16" rainfall in Edina), precipitation gauge readings and precipitation frequency/duration curves for the metropolitan area; 2) explanation of storm sewer system design, street design and pipe size capacity as related to the ranges in duration/frequency of rainstorm events; 3) flood plains Engineer Fran Hoffman advised the Council The firm does most of In summary, Mr. 2/22/88 105 I m a as established by the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District and the District's concern regarding storm water management and impact on affected communities, and 4) photographs of severe flood damage, erosion and water storage in various areas following the July 1987 rainstorms. Mr. Dickson stated that Edina's storm sewer systems are designed for the 10-year event rainfall and for keeping water out of buildings from storms of 100-year frequency by providing temporary water storage on open areas. Pipes are sized for the 10-year event; where you have storage sites or depressions in the streets you would check out the critical 100-year event as to inches of rainfall and duration. Generally, the critical events from a storage standpoint range from approximately 190% to 285% of what your system is designed for and that is why private homes, apartments and businesses were flooded. rainfall than would normally be expected for a 100-year frequency event. storm was of long duration and the critical event was in the 3-6 hour range which was the rarest portion of the storm. There is not a lot that can be done to design for that type of storm. Mr. Dickson noted that Edina was the first community in the area that was designing for 10-year events for pipes and 100-year events for storage. Additionally, Edina was first in looking at street depression as well as actual ponding sites. standards and the State of Minnesota adopts the 100-year frequency in the Flood Plain Management Act which was passed in 1969. for flood plain insurance as the primary basis for zoning and rate establishment. In response to Member Smith, Mr. Dickson explained that the Braemar Golf Course was designed for storm water storage and that site was chosen primarily because it is in the floodplain and was not suitable for other development. asked about other areas designed for water storage. Engineer Hoffman pointed out that after the flooding from the 1977 rainstorm, the City did an analysis in 1978 and looked at different parts of the City. The decision was made to provide for more storm water storage on public land and some of the water storage areas were made larger. designed and storm water storage areas have been improved so that the management of storm water has been ahead of other communities. In reference to people living along the creek, the best advice that can be given is to tell them to have flood insurance or look at the possibility of flood proofing their property, e.g. large berms with large pumps behind to keep the creek confined. Engineer Hoffman said that he had spent many hours with various residents trying to explain the storm sewer design, when and why it works and when it does not work. He said that overall the sixteen square mile area of the City is in very good shape for the normal expectations. Always there can be isolated situations which possibly can be improved but in looking at the bigger picture the storm water system in Edina is as good as you will find in the metropolitan area. As to the watershed districts, Engineer Hoffman said that Minnehaha Creek Watershed District engineers have asked staff to provide them with information on all the Edina properties along Minnehaha Creek that had problems. looking at the areas that are of concern. Watershed District controls through a permit system all that happens along the creek for the protection of downstream communities. options such as more flooding of certain areas such as the golf course and other public land. The City could explore further sites for water storage if the Council makes a policy decision to upgrade the standards. As to isolated problems, he said there may be 10-15 cases where the backyards were designed so as to be conducive to water problems and that is difficult to cure publicly. A few others who did not have a water problem before but now think they have a problem would like to have that solved. awareness about rainstorm problems. In some cases the choice of those residents prior to last summer was not to fix the problem. As to debris in the creeks following the rainstorm, Engineer Hoffman explained that much of the debris was in the floodplain and was picked up by the flood waters as they flowed into the creeks. personnel work with residents to remove a downed tree when reported. commented that he would like to see where the private property water problems are located and then develop some kind of plan on how to move that along. Richards observed that this would need to be discussed to determine if that is the consensus of the Council. water systems and if there is a desire to go beyond those standards the Council would have to consider the cost and who would pay for that cost. was taken. The July 23rd storm was a very rare storm; there was 2-3 times more The Other communities are now getting to these FEMA uses the 100-year frequency Member Smith In the last 30 years the storm sewer system for the City has been Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is He pointed out that the Nine Mile Creek The City may wish to consider Since the July 23 rainstorm there is more Keeping the creeks clean is a gray area, and the public works/park Member Smith Member He added that the City has met standards for storm No formal action REPORT GIVEN ON 1-494 CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT. Member Turner recalled that when the Council considered the 1-494 Corridor Study Report, one of the first items recommended was that the member cities enter into a Joint Powers Agreement to implement the recommendations of the 1-494 Corridor Study. A preliminary draft of the Joint Powers Agreement has been prepared for review by the member cities. Council discussion is sought to finalize comments at the March 7, 1988 Council meeting, prior to the 1-494 Corridor meeting on.March 9. The Council was asked to review the document with particular attention to Article 6 which outlines the powers and duties of the commission that would be established. Planner Craig Larsen reported that planning staffs of the five cities had met and reviewed the document. It was felt that the agreement would get the Environment Impact 2/22/88 106 Statement for 1-494 done and provide the mechanism whereby the cities could cooperate and pay for the cost, and would provide for long-term monitoring of development along the 1-494 Corridor. would force the cities to tow the line on development in the corridor. After discussion it was the consensus that the powers of the commission would be to review and comment on proposals for development. Further, it was decided that those proposals would only be reviewed if they required an Environmental Assessment Worksheet. Improve-494 Committee that they be made a member to the Joint Powers Agreement it was felt that that would be inappropriate. incorporated in the agreement that the commission be charged to undertake cooperative efforts with the private sector committee. As to funding of the Commission, the agreement provides for contribution from the member cities of $.lo per capita. It was also decided that it would probably be necessary for the commission to have some start-up funding. approximately $2,000 for start-up, and approximately $4,500 per year for the City's contribution. re-drafted to include the suggestions made at the meeting of the planners. discussion was held regarding the need for funding and whether the powers given to the commission would result in another layer of government thereby removing decisions from the Council agenda of the member cities. that she felt the policies and direction in the 1-494 Corridor Study Report which was approved by the member Councils were incorporated and that she did not see the commission generating new policies and recommendations. The commission would be the vehicle for implementing the recommendations in the report. It would insure 1) that the plan outlined in the report is followed step by step, 2) it would provide for the funding and acceptance of the private sector money, and 3) it would work with MNDOT in implementing the improvements to 1-494. Engineer Hoffman added that the NNDOT staff feels that the five cities as a group have the ability to influence and keep projects going versus any one city. hope to avoid conflict as to which section of the 1-494 Corridor would be improved first. or possibly by the Project Management Team from the 1-494 Corridor Study. Following considerable discussion, Member Turner commented that the agreement could be re-written to reflect the commission's role as an advocate rather than a policy making body. Agenda on March 7 so that the Council's comments and concerns can be finalized prior to the 1-494 Corridor meeting on March 9. TEMPORARY 3.2 BEER LICENSE APPROVED FOR ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH. Hughes advised that an applicacion has been received from St. Patrick's Church for a temporary 3.2 beer license on March 12, 1988 in conjunction with a St. Patrick's Day dance and social. All requirements of the liquor ordinance have been met and staff would recommend approval. Member Smith to approve issuance of a temporary 3.2 beer license to St. Patrick's Church for March 12, 1988. A proposal was made to create a body that In response to the comments from the private sector Rather, a provision would be Edina's share is estimated at Mr. Larsen concluded by saying that the document is being A Member Turner commented As a group they would The process could be accomplished by the proposed Joint Powers Agreement . . She suggested that the item be placed back on the Council's I No formal action was taken. Acting Manager Motion was made by Member Kelly and seconded by Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. REOUEST TO SELL CITY OWNED LAND (PIN #33-117-21-31-0088) DENIED. Acting Manager presented the request from Craig Opsahl, 5012 Benton Avenue, that the City consider selling City owned land identified as Registered Land Survey #294, PIN #33-117-21-31-0088. and east of Melody Lake and is one of several parcels turned back to the City by the State Highway Department following the improvements to Highway 100. property provides open space adjacent to the lake and is maintained in a natural condition. Staff has informed Mr. Opsahl that the Council has decided not to sell City properties in past similar situations but did, however, agree to put the request on the Council Agenda for discussion. consider the sale of this property, staff would suggest a public hearing with notice to property owners within 500 feet of the subject property and that such sale should be on a competitive basis. In support of his request, Mr. Opsahl advised that his intent was to build a single family home on the property which would meet all requirements of the City and still be very natural and fit well into the landscape. identified as parkland should be designated on the Comprehensive Plan as open . space. pursue that suggestion. that the City not considering selling the subject property in light of previous Council decisions to protect open space. Motion was seconded by Member Turner. The subject property is located north of Benton Avenue The If the Council should wish to I The Council debated whether City owned parcels that are not Because that would be an expensive process, the Council concluded not to Following further discussion, Member Kelly made a motion Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT APPROVED. directed the Council's attention to a memorandum from Craig Swanson, Chief of Police, regarding a proposed Memorandum of Understanding with Independent School District #273 as mandated by Minnesota Laws of 1987, Chapter 295 which would provide for an exchange of information in the area of chemical abuse. Acting Manager Hughes Member ].2 8 8* 107 I cu Ln m I 5 a I I Smith recalled that late in 1986 there was a series of meetings between City and School personnel to discuss ways to cooperate on the matter of chemical abuse and the major stumbling block was the inability to get information. moved adoption of the following resolution: WHEREAS, Minnesota Laws of 1987, Chapter 295, mandated the development of a written memorandum of understanding between school personnel and law enforcement agencies for the exchange of information in the area of chemical abuse; WHEREAS, the Chemical Health Advisory Committee unanimously voted to recommend that the Edina Public Schools and the Edina Police Department enter into the agreement; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota approves the Memorandum of Understanding presented at the meeting of February 22, 1988; BE IT FURTHW. RESOLVED that the Chief of Police for the City of Edina be directed and authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with Independent School District No. 273 and other school districts in Hennepin County as deemed appropriate. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Kelly. Member Richards asked if this was a controversial matter and if the City would be exposed to objection to the exchange of information by a teacher, parent or student. Pat Llona, Chair of the Chemical Health Advisory Committee advised that the Hennepin County Attorney's Office took the lead in developing a draft universal memorandum of understanding which was fully discussed by committees, school administrators and chiefs of police and all concerns were answered. Chief Swanson explained that the law makes an exception to the normal confidentiality with regard to juvenile records. There is still legal research going on relating to that, but that the County Attorney is confident that the Memorandum of Understanding complies with all facets of the law and is in order. controversial issue was what type of record this would establish; would it asterisk or put any additional information into the school record that would follow the student from high school into college. working information. The intent of the law is to bring all the mechanisms to bear to bring help to the child. Member Smith RESOLUTION The only other The answer is no, it is only Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. AMM PRINCIPLES ON PROPERTY TAX REFORM PROPOSALS NOTED. Member Turner referred to a list of principles as applied to property tax reform proposals which have been established and adopted by the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) Board on February 4, 1988. She explained that this was provided as information for the Council and that the principles do not support or oppose any one entire legislative proposal. It opposes the recommendation of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities, Minneapolis and St. Paul. Member Turner said she felt this was a good compromise and was consistent with the Municipal Legislative Commission's position with one exception. At the meeting, the Board did not discuss how much, if any, additional money should be spent towards property tax reform. The AMM Revenue Committee met subsequently and recommended modification of Item 12 - At least $100 million additional annual revenue for property tax reform. She said she had called to object in light of the Council's previous comments that the State of Minnesota should not be spending more money on property tax relief. added that, basically, Edina was the only city that voiced that opinion. Otherwise, she said she felt the principles are consistent with the Council's earlier discussions on the subject. She No action was taken. EAST EDINA HOUSING FOUNDATION DIRECTORS APPOINTED. The Council discussed the names of individuals submitted by staff for Council consideration of appointment to the East Edina Housing Foundation Board of Directors to fill the vacancy on the Board. appointment of Robert Schoening to the East Edina Housing Foundation Board of Directors for a one year term to February 1, 1989. Turner. Motion was made by Member Richards for reappointment of William Greer and Motion was seconded by Member Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Nays: Smith Motion carried. ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION REAPPOINTMENTS APPROVED: NAMES TO BE SUBMITTED FOR VACANCIES: ISSUE OF LIMITING TERMS TO BE RECONSIDERED ON 4/18/88. Member Kelly reminded the Council of the following vacancies on advisory boards and commissions: Park Board - 2, Building Construction Appeals Board - 1, Community Health Services Advisory Committee - 1 provider, 1 consumer, and South Hennepin Human Services Council - 1. According to the appointment process now in place, Council Members should submit their nominations to the Mayor so that he can make the appointments with the consent of the Council. names of individuals could also be submitted regardless of whether or not they. have been interviewed by the Council in order to keep a good balance of citizen representation on the advisory boards/commissions. Member Turner commented - Member Richards clarified that 108 that th e individual 2/22/88 should also complete an application form. Member- Smith said he would like to see those names put before the Council at the next meeting so that Council support could be indicated with appointment by the Mayor at the March 21, 1988 meeting, subject to the consent of the Council. Motion was made by Member Kelly, for consent of the Mayor's reappointment of individuals to the various advisory boards/conunissions/committees as follows: and Planning Commission (term to 2-1-91): Helen McClelland, John M. Palmer qnd David T. Runyan; Edina Park Board (term to 2-1-91): John M. Thayer; Board of ADDealS and Adiustments (term to 2-1-91): Michael P. Lewis and Leonard J. Olson; Building Construction Appeals Board (term to 2-1-91): Bruce C. Bermel; Human Relations Commission (term to 2-1-91): Betsy Platen, Lynne Uestphal and Canny Wright; Edina Recycling Commission (term to 2-1-90): Ardythe Buerosse, Robert Reid and Stephen H. Sando; Edina Heritape Preservation Board (term to 2-1-90): Garold R. Nyberg, Gordon W. Stuart and Cy A. Stuppy; ComrmmitB Health SerPices Advisory Committee (term to 2-1-90): Eileen A. Cooke (consumer), James R. Hansen (consumer), Thomas V. Orth (consumer) and Sally Tang (consumer); Edina Art Center Committee (term to 2-1-91): Harriette H. Bach, Sandra Clark, Betty Paugh and James Van Valkenburg; South Hennepin Human Services Council (term to 2-1-90): Jean W. Rifley. Community Development Motion was seconded by Member Turner. Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. Motion vas made by Member Kelly that the Council Members submit names of individuals to the Mayor for appointment to the vacant positions on advisory boards/commissions so that the information could be included in the March 7, 1988 packets, and that the MAyor make appointments at the March 21, 1988 meeting, subject to the consent of the Council. Motion was seconded by Member Turner. Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. Member Turner made a motion that the Council reconsider the issue of limiting terms of service of individuals appointed by the Council to advisory boards, commissions or committees. by the Council on December 7, 1987, the draft ordinance was amended to begin implementation on January 1, 1990. At that time she said she felt strongly that the ordinance should be effective immediately. Upon reconsideration, Member Turner stated that she feels the ordinance is important and that she is willing to compromise on a delay in order to achieve the leadership development that the Council felt was important on the advisory boards and commissions. She added that if the motion to reconsider passes, she would like to have the draft ordinance published, notice given, and put back on the Council's agenda. Motion was seconded by Member Smith. Member Turner explained that when this was considered I Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. Motion vas made by Member Turner, seconded by Member Smith, setting April 18, 1988 as the hearing date to reconsider draft Ordinance No. 102 - Limiting Terms of Service of Individuals Appointed by the Council to Boards, Commissions or Committees. Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. COUNCIL LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS CONFIRMED. Members desired any change in their liaison assignments to advisory boards and commissions. March 2, 1987. Mayor Courtney asked if the Council It was informally agreed to continue with the assignments as made on STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT FACILITATOR FOR 4/9/88 APPROVED. advised that Member Turner and he recommends that Barbara Arney be retained as facilitator for the Council's Strategic Planning Retreat scheduled on April 9, 1988. be retained as facilitator for the Strategic Planning Retreat on April 9, 1988. Member Kelly commented that she would like to have Ms. Arney write a summary document following the retreat. Acting Manager Hughes Motion of Member Richards was seconded by Member Turner that Barbara hey Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. Member Turner asked the Council to call with suggestions for the Strategic Planning Retreat Agenda. given the Council by the meeting of March 21, 1988. APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT WEED INSPECTOR APPROVED. Member Smith stated that he had asked that the appointment of the assistant weed inspector be removed from the consent agenda because he would like to see stronger enforcement of the City's ordinance pertaining to grasses and noxious weeds. &Recreation, explained the noxious weed inspection procedures now in place. He recalled that in late summer of 1983 the Council had considered the request of a group of citizens that the ordinance be changed for grasses and weeds from a allowed maximum height of 12" to 6". meetings and a draft ordinance was considered. the present ordinance requirements of 12" as the maximum height. moved approval of the appointment of Gene Davis as the Assistant Weed Inspector for the City of Edina for the year 1988. Motion was seconded by Member Richards. Acting Manager Hughes said that a draft agenda would be Bob Kojetin, Director of Parks This issue was debated on several following The Council action was to retain Member Kelly 2 / 2.2 188 109 Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. I N I-r) Ln 1 m a I I *FINAL PLAT RESOLUTION FOR HIGHLANDER TOWNHOMES (FORMERLY EDINA HIGHPOINTE 2ND ADDITION) APPROVED. to approve and adopt the following revised final plat resolution for Highlander Townhomes (formerly Edina Highpointe 2nd Addition): Motion was made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Smith RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR HIGHLANDER TOWNHOMES BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina. Minnesota that that certain plat entitled "HIGHLANDER TOWNHOMES" ,- platted by R.E. C. Inc. , a Minnesota corporation, and American National Bank and Trust, a United States of America corporation, and presented at the regular meeting of the City Council of November 16, 1987, be and is hereby granted final plat approval. Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. COMMUNICATIONS FROM RESIDENTS REGARDING BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE NOTED. Member Smith reported that he has received numerous communications from various residents in response to the article in the Edina Sun-Current regarding the pond dredging and replacement of culverts with foot bridges on Braemar Golf Course to reduce flooding and frequent wet areas. They were concerned that the City was addressing the golf course flooding before attempting to solve flooding of personal property. AVAILABILITY OF FIRE ALARMS FOR RESIDENCES QUESTIONED. Member Kelly commented that because smoke detectors in the home is the best protection against fires, she asked if the City would consider buying fire alarms in quantity for re-sale to homeowners and renters to encourage the use of smoke detectors and as a service to the community. feasible because of the discounts available on these devices when purchased from a company that can buy smoke detectors in very large quantities. COUNCIL PARTY FOR EDINA FOUNDATION BENEFIT DISCUSSED. Member Turner called the Council Members' attention to her memorandum regarding details of the party the Council will be hosting on Sunday, March 6, 1988, for the benefit of The Edina Foundation. the memorandum. Chief Paulfranz responded that this would not be economically She said she would be calling the Council Members as a follow-up to COMMUNITY/SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP TOWN MEETING TO BE HELD MARCH 3. 1988. Member Turner directed the Council's attention to a notice from the Edina School District regarding a Community/School Partnership Town Meeting on youth development scheduled for March 3, 1988 at 5:30 p.m. at the Edina Community Center. Because the issues that will be discussed may have implications for the City, she felt it would be important from someone from the Council to attend. probably will be able to attend the meeting. Recreation, said that Ed MacHolda is on the committee and that he also would attend. Member Kelly said she Bob Kojetin, Director of Parks & RESOLUTION ADOPTED REGARDING AUTOMOBILE SEAT BELT LEGISLATION ADOPTED. Mayor Courtney advised that he had received a request from the Edina Citizens Safety Council encouraging the Council to adopt a resolution in support of new legislation which will modify the existing seat belt law to incorporate a penalty for violation and to so advise our State legislators. adoption of the following resolution: WHEREAS, traffic crashes rank as the number one killer of Minnesotans under the age of 30, and WHEREAS, unrestrained passenger car occupants are twice as likely to receive moderate to critical injuries in the event of a crash as restrained occupants, and 'RfFEREAs, in 1985 ninety percent of the occupants killed in motor vehicle crashes were not wearing their safety belts, and WEEREAS, safety belt use legislation has been passed in 31 states and the District of Columbia, and WHEREAS, Minnesota is the only state with the safety belt use law that is not able to enforce the law'with a penalty, and WHEREAS, safety belt use among drivers has risen from 14% in 1984 to 42% in 1987 nationally, but the average useage in Minnesota is 32% for 1988; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, supports modification of the Minnesota safety belt law to include a penalty for violation of the statute. Motion was seconded by Member Kelly. p' Member Twner moved RESOLUTION Rollcall : Ayes: Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Nays: Kelly Resolution adopted. REGIONAL TRANSIT BOARD SOLICITS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS. Acting Manager Hughes referred to a letter from Elliott Perovich, Chairman of the Regional Transit Board (RTB) advising that they are in the process of establishing an advisory committee of local officials to advise the RTB on local government's point of view on 2/22/88 pertinent transit issues. Interested individuals should make application by February 19, 1988. of local officials from various geographic areas and types of communities. Smith responded that he would be interested in appointment to the committee. Acting Manager Hughes said that upon completion his application would be sent to the RTB. Appointments to the advisory committee will be based on a mix Member COUNCIL ADVISED OF APPOINTMENTS TO MINNEKAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT BOARD. Acting Manager Hughes recalled that on February 1, 1988 the Council had adopted a resolution recommending candidates to the county commissioners for appointment to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board. He advised the Council that the Board of Hennepin County Commissioners has reappointed Richard Miller (Edina) and Albert Lehman (Minnetonka) to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board term of three years. *CLAIMS PAID. Motion was made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Smith to approve payment of the following claims as per pre-list dated 2/22/88: General Fund $146,773.13, Fund 20 $99.54, Art Center $3,429.48, Capital Fund $3,039.21, Swimming Pool Fund $757.50, Golf Course Fund $14,568.77, Recreation Center Fund $4,697.41, Gun Range Fund $2,395.93, Edinborough Park $9,944.97, Utility Fund $25,784.84, Liquor Dispensary Fund $95,098.28, Construction Fund $52,523.50, Total $359,112.56; and for confirmation of payment of claims dated 1/30.88: General Fund $206,925.58, Edinborough Park $184.45, Liquor Dispensary Fund $194,962.64, Total $402,072.67. Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. There being no further business on the Council Agenda, motion of Member Kelly was seconded by Member Turner for adjournment. Motion carried. City Clerk