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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19880321_regularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL MARCH 21, 1988 122 Answering rollcall were Members Kelly, Richards, Turner and Mayor Courtney. Member Smith entered during the meeting as noted. CHIEF CRAIG SWANSON COMMENDED. noting that he began his employment with the City in July, 1965, worked up through the ranks and was appointed Chief of Police in April, 1977. recently elected as 3rd vice president of the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association and in 1991 will become president to represent the State of Minnesota and the City of Edina when the National Conference of Sheriffs and also the International Association of Chiefs of Police meet in Minneapolis. Manager Rosland said Chief Swanson was selected to represent the state because of his professionalism. bearing the City's logo in recognition of his outstanding service to the City. Members of the Council added their appreciation and commendation. Manager Rosland introduced Chief Craig Swanson Chief Swanson was l He commended Chief Swanson and presented him with a silver pen CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS ADOPTED. Member Richards to approve and adopt the consent agenda items as presented. Motion was made by Member Turner and seconded by ' Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED: STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-280 (FRANCE AVENUE) ORDERED. Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved and ordered placed on file. Pursuant to due notice given, a public hearing was conducted and action taken as hereinafter set forth: A. CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT STREET SURFACING WITH CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT NO. P-BA-280 IN THE FOLLOWING: France Avenue from West 70th Street to Minnesota Drive Engineer Hoffman stated that the proposed improvement is a Hennepin County project to be built in 1989. Street to Minnesota Drive and is a continuation of the project which expanded France Avenue north of West 70th Street to six lanes. transportation improvement consistent with the overall development of Southeast Edina. The project is proposed to be funded by federal aid to urban funds (FAU) for 768, with the local share funded by the county, municipal gas tax and special assessment. The special assessment rate for properties abutting France Avenue is proposed at $40.00 per lineal foot. Engineer Hoffman presented a graphic layout and pointed out that the project will leave virtually all the existing west curb line in place. expanded westerly. existing median space and by taking additional right of way on the east side of France Avenue. of France Avenue and stated that the France Avenue improvement project is consistent with the Hedberg project master plan with the exception of several curb cuts shown on the Hedberg plan. Other features pointed out were an additional right turn lane at the driveway into National Car Rental, sidewalk on the west side of France Avenue from Minnesota Drive up to Hazelton road and then crossing over to the east side. of West 70th Street/France greatly expanded to accommodate year 2010 traffic expectations. As an intermediate step for what will be required for the next 10 years, the City has asked the county to only build enough lane capacity to provide for left turn, right turn and through lanes. He advised that representatives from Hennepin County were present to answer questions concerning the project. were sent to abutting property owners notifying them of the hearing and the intent to assess a portion of the cost at $40.00 per lineal foot which has been the standard City policy on county road projects. Recommended action given was: 1) approve the preliminary plan, 2) authorize the project with the intent to assess a portion of the project cost, and 3) adopt no parking resolution for both sides of France Avenue. John Gabbert, owner of the building and business of Collins Interiors, 7010 France Avenue, stated that the building and business was purchased approximately three years ago with the knowledge that it was very short of parking space. The building has been remodeled extensively and a few additional parking spaces were added to bring the total up to 41 spaces. Mr. Mr. Gabbert said that the problem they see with the proposed France Avenue improvement is that they would lose from 11 to 14 parking spaces or a reduction of 25-35% in parking thereby creating a handicap for their business. A secondary issue is that direct access from France Avenue to parking will be eliminated. He advised that they will be coming before the Council in April with a plan that relates to the adjacent property, called the Calhoun Building, proposing a joint use of the properties which may alleviate the problem. would be taken from the Collins Interiors property. Engineer Hoffman responded that approximately 7 feet would be taken for right of way which would eliminate diagonal parking. of Mavell Drive to put parking there to make the site work. site, Engineer Hoffman suggested that they work with Hennepin County staff prior to final plan approval to resolve that concern. The project will be to expand France Avenue from West 70th The project is a From Hazelton Road to West 70th Street the curb line will be The majority of the project will be constructed using the He identified the proposed Hedberg project area on the east side Engineer Hoffman explained that the graphic shows the area Notice Member Turner asked how much footage He explained further that their plan will propose the vacation As to access to their Member Richards asked why the 3/21/88 123 m a sidewalk is proposed for the west side of France Avenue in light of the pedestrian traffic that will be generated by the proposed Hedberg project. said that the Hedberg project proposes to focus traffic into the interior transit/walkway system of the Hedberg site. The intent of sidewalk on the west side of France Avenue was to bring pedestrians down the west side, cross over to the Hedberg site, and utilize the north/south major park and transit/walkway down the middle. He affirmed that sidewalk could also be constructed on the east side of France Avenue. Turner regarding bus stops, Engineer Hoffman said that MTC has been talking with Hennepin County and that will be determined in the final plan. suggested that the Council may wish to hear the Collins Interiors proposal before taking action on the France Avenue improvement. Ted Hoffman, Hennepin County Chief Design Engineer stated that in order to get the project constructed in 1989 the county will have to move forward quickly on the final plan and would not like to lose another month. the following resolutions and moved adoption: Engineer Hoffman In response to Member Member Richards No further comment being heard, Member Turner introduced RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR FRA.NCE AVENUE IMPROVEMENT WHEREAS, Hennepin County has developed a preliminary plan for the improvement of France Avenue from West 70th Street to Minnesota Drive; and WHEREAS, the improvement of France Avenue is proposed to be funded 76% from FAU funds, municipal gas tax and special assessment; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the preliminary plan for the improvement of France Avenue from West 70th Street to Minnesota Drive, presented at the regular meeting of the City Council of March 21, 1988 be and is hereby granted preliminary approval. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that this Council heretofore caused notice of hearing to be duly published and mailed to owners of each parcel within the area proposed to be assessed on the following proposed improvement : RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-280 CONSTRUCTION OF PERMATENT STREET SURFACING WITH CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT NO. P-BA-280 and at the hearing held at the time and place specified in said notice, the Council has duly considered the views of all persons interested, and being fully advised of the pertinent facts, does hereby determine to proceed with the construction of said improvement including all proceedings which may be necessary in eminent domain for the acquisition of necessary easements and rights for construction and maintenance of such improvement; that said improvement is hereby designed and shall be referred to in all subsequent proceedings as: PERMANENT STREET SURFACING WITH CONCRETE CURB AM) GUTTER AM) SIDEWALK IMPROvEpIEElT NO. BA-280, and the area to be specially assessed for a portion of the cost of the proposed improvement shall include Tract A, R.L.S. 677, Lot 1, Block 1, Stow's Edgemoor; Lot 1 and 2, Block 1, Stow's Edgemoor Addition, Block 9 Replat; Lot 1, Block 8, Stows Edgemoor; Lot 44, Block 1, Oscar Roberts 1st Addition; Lots 2 and 3, Block 3, Oscar Roberts 1st Addition; Lot 3, Block 1, Hedberg Parklawn 1st Addition; Tract E and F, R.L.S. 1129; Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Edina Office Center; Lot 2, Block 1, Edina Office Center 2nd Addition; Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Yorktown Addition; Lot 5, Block 1, Yorktown Addition; Lots 2 and 3, Block 7, Yorktown Addition; Parcel 800, N 1/2 Section 32, Township 28, Range 24; Parcel 4800, S 1/2 Section 32, Township 28, Range 24; the N 325' of the E 520' of SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 Section 31, Township 28, 'Range 24 except roads, the W 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 32, Township 28, Range 24 except roads. RESOLUTION RELATING TO PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON FRANCE AVENUE FROM W. 70TH STREET TO MINNESOTA DRIVE IN THE CITY OF EDINA. MLINNESOTA WHEREAS, Hennepin County has planned the improvement of CSAH 17 (France Avenue) from W. 70th Street to Minnesota Drive, and WHEREAS, this improvement does not provide adequate width for parking on both sides of the street, approval of the proposed construction project must therefore be conditioned upon certain parking restrictions, and WHEREAS, the extent of these restrictions that would be necessary prerequisite to the approval of this construction has been determined; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the City of Edina shall ban the parking of motor vehicles on both sides of CSAH 17 (France Avenue) from W. 70th Street to Minnesota Drive at all times. Motion for adoption of the resolutions was seconded by Member Richards. Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Resolutions adopted. PUBLIC HEARINGS CONDUCTED: SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT NOS. S-40 (VERNON AVENUE). S-41 ITRACY AVENUE) AND S-43 & S-44 (GLEASON ROAD) ORDERED. presented, approved and ordered placed on file. public hearings were conducted and action taken as hereinafter set forth: Affidavits of Notice were Pursuant to due notice give, A. SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT NO. P-S-40 IN THE FOLLOWING: ' Vernon Avenue from Ayrshire Boulevard northerly 330' Engineer Hoffman stated that Sidewalk Improvement No. S-40 is an extension of the sidewalk west of the Namron project to Ayrshire Boulevard. Council asked that it 3/21/88 124 be placed on the City's sidewalk program during the Namron project approval hearings. funded from State Aid funds. motion approving Sidewalk Improvement S-40 was seconded by Member Kelly. Resolution Ordering Improvements later in Minutes.) Total estimated cost of construction of $9,104.91 is proposed to be (See No objection or comment being heard, Member Turner's Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. B. SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT NO. P-S-41 IN THE FOLLOWING: Tracy Avenue from north end of Crosstown Highway Bridge south to Valley View Road Engineer Hoffman stated Sidewalk Improvement No. P-S-41 would complete a missing link on the Tracy Avenue sidewalk to cross the Crosstown Highway 62. estimated cost of construction of $34,584.03 is proposed to be funded as provided in the Gapital Plan. In the past, the problem has been getting MNDOT approval to narrow the roadway so that sidewalk could be constructed. Staff has developed a design which they feel MNDOT will accept and is working with MNDOT in an attempt to obtain State Aid funding. motion approving Sidewalk Improvement S-41was seconded by Member Turner. Resolution Ordering Improvement later in Minutes.) Total No objection or comment being heard, Member Kelly's (See Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. C. SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT NO. P-S-43 IN THE FOLLOWING: Gleason Road from Dewey Hill Road to Schey Drive Gleason Road from Schey Drive to Valley View Road D. SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT NO. P-S-44 IN THE FOLLOWING; The improvements listed above affecting abutting properties on Gleason Road, public hearings were conducted concurrently. Engineer Hoffman stated Phat Sidewalk Improvement Nos. P-S-43 and P-S-44 have been proposed to be constructed as a result of requests from residents in this area over the past three years for better pedestrian access to the Junior and Senior High Schools and to Braemar Park. total estimated cost for Sidewalk Improvement No. P-S-44 is $170,825.33. proposed to pay the entire cost of the improvements from State Aid-funds and Capital Plan funds with no assessment against abutting property. City policy, maintenance (snow removal) of the sidewalk will be the responsibility of the City. will be varied to protect existing property features to the greatest extent possible. is not available for completion in 1988. of the sidewalk projects, letters were received from Alice and Leonard Neidigh, 6228 Braeburn Circle; Kristin McGrath, 6212 Braeburn Circle, and a petition was received from residents on Gleason Road. Thomas J. Polacek, 6200 Loch Moor Drive. Speaking in support of the sidewalk projects were: Stephanie Peterson Carlson, 6829 Gleason Road; Leeda Hagstrom, 6121 Scotia Drive, who presented petitions in support; Ronald Shirk, 6828 Gleason Road; Nancy Laitala, 6220 Braeburn Circle; Sally Bennett, 6218 Braeburn Circle and Keith McCracken, 7213 Gleason Road. No further comment being heard, Member Richards' motion for approval of Sidewalk Improvements Nos. P-S-43 and P-S-44 was seconded by Member Turner. Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. Total estimated cost for Sidewalk Improvement No. P-S-43 is $22,600.67; It is Under present The sidewalk is proposed to be five feet in width and the alignment Staff would recommend construction over two years if sufficient funding Engineer Hoffman noted that in support A letter in objection was received from (See Resolution Ordering Improvements later in Minutes.) Member Turner then introduced the following resolution and moved adoption: 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 vithin the affected area on the following proposed improvements: RESOLUTION ORDERING SIDEWALK IKI?ROVEKEN!C NOS. S-40. S-41. S-43 AND S-44 1. SIDEWALK IMPRO9EKEXl NO. S-40 IN THE FOLLOUING: Vernon Avenue from Ayrshire Boulevard northerly 330' Tracy Avenue fromnorth end of Crosstown Highway Bridge to Valley View Road Gleason Road from Dewey Hill Road to Schey Drive Gleason Road from Schey Drive to Valley View Road 2. SIDEUALK IMPRO9EKEXl NO. S-41 IN THE FOLLOWING: 3. SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT NO. S-43 IN THE POIJBUING: 4. SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT NO. S-44 IN THE POLLOUING: 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 hereby designated and shall be referred to in all subsequent proceedings as follows : No. 1Above SIDEUALK IMPROVEMENT NO. S-40 No. 2 Above SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT NO. S-41 No. 3 Above SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT NO. S-43 No. 4 Above SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT NO. S-44 cost of which for Improvement No. 1 Above shall be paid from Municipal State Aid Funds; cost of vhich for Improvement No. 2 Above shall be paid from Capital Plan I I 3/21/88 125 Ln I: m a funds and/or Municipal State Aid Funds; cost of which for Improvement No. 3 and No. 4 Above shall be paid from Municipal State Aid Funds. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Kelly. Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVED CONDITIONALLY FOR INTERLACHEN BLUFF (ANDRON. INC.). Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved and ordered placed on file. Planner Craig Larsen presented the request for pGeliminary plat app;oval for Interlachen Bluff generally located south of Interlachen Boulevard and east of Interlachen Circle. The subject property consists of two, large unplatted lots developed until recently with two single family homes, one of which has been removed. proposes 11 single family lots. cul de sac, Lot 1 in the northwesterly corner would access directly to Interlachen Boulevard. He advised that the lots range in size from 16,100 square feet to 21,750 square feet in area, with an average lot size of 17,875 square feet. widths range from 100 to 128 feet with an average width of 108 feet. lots exceed Zoning Ordinance requirements for single family lots. said that immediately west is Victorsen’s East Mirror Lake plat. in the plat is about 90 feet wide and contains roughly 11,000 square feet. of the subject property is the Skyline Addition. size and shape, but a typical average lot width seems to be about 120 feet. Nearby lots fronting directly on Interlachen Boulevard are 95 or 100 feet in width. Highlands Park is immediately south of the subject property. southerly portions of the site are significantly lower than Interladhen Boulevard. In order to achieve an acceptable street grade there is a need for extensive cut and fill work as indicated on the grading plan. grade is approximately 7%. This grade is acceptable according to City standards and is similar to the grade of Interlachen Circle. subdivision is currently a low area which collects storm water. The proposed development will force redirection of this water. closing the two existing drains from Interlachen Boulevard and re-directing water down the new cul de sac. Other storm water which now drains into this depression would be collected by a new catch basin near the southeast corner of Lot 11. All storm water run-off from the development would drain to the easterly portion of Highlands Park and would not affect the level of Highlands Lake. would run westerly from the most southerly point of the property to a trunk sewer line in Highlands Park near Mirror Lakes Drive. lake and the rear property lines of the homes on Interlachen Circle. relatively long gravity run would eliminate the need for a lift station which would be necessary if the sanitary sewer were to connect to Interlachen Boulevard. Planner Larsen pointed out that development along Interlachen Boulevard, both north and south, can be characterized as a series of individual neighborhoods with widely varying characteristics. Typically the developments are not connected to one another making comparisons between neighborhoods difficult and not particularly valid. neighborhood. the character and symmetry of other nearby neighborhoods. Lots in the proposed subdivision are substantially larger than Zoning Ordinance minimum requirements and will provide for the development of large homes in conformance with setback and lot coverage restrictions. As proposed, the street will have an acceptable grade and will provide landing areas at the cul de’sac and at the intersection with Interlachen Boulevard. station thus eliminating a future maintenance problem for the City. and staff of Nine Mile Creek Watershed District will further study the grading and storm water drainage plans between preliminary and final plat approval. would recommend preliminary plat approval conditioned on: 1) developer‘s agreement, 2) subdivision dedication, and 3) Nine Mile Creek Watershed District grading permit. Commission at its meeting of March 2, 1988 and recommended approval, subject to staff conditions. proposed plat. connection to a gravity sanitary sewer line is not very close. recommend a sanitary sewer lift station if it can be avoided because of the cost of power and staff time involved in the daily checking of the station. explained that in this particular plat the station would be in the low end and there would not be much grade differential between the station and the immediate homes. an issue. Staff looked at all the possibilities and found a way to connect to a gravity sanitary sewer line thereby eliminating the need for a lift station and eventual replacement costs. station failure would be greater than the initial construction problems. Engineer Hoffman presented a graphic of the proposed sanitary sewer line and explained that construction would take about one week to lay the pipe. ridge line that lies between the proposed development and Highlands Lake. sanitary sewer line will be constructed around the ridge to preserve the trees on the ridge and to minimize the visual effect of the sanitary sewer construction. The total area of the property is 5.37 acres. The preliminary plat Ten of the new lots would front on the proposed Lot All of the Planner Larsen The typical lot East Lots in this plat vary widely in The The resulting proposed street Lot 11 of the proposed This would be accomplished by Sanitary sewer The line would run between the This The proposed subdivision will create another new separate In staff’s opinion, this new subdivision will not adversely impact The proposed sanitary sewer line avoids a lift City staff Staff The proposal was heard by the Community Development and Planning Engineer Hoffman explained the sanitary sewer issue for the Staff does not He stated that occasionally a plat is proposed where the He If the lift station went out during a storm basement flooding would become In staff’s opinion, liability for the City for a The other issue is the The 3/21/88 126 Member Turner asked about the impact of storm water drainage on Highlands Park and the lake in terms of the water table and the athletic fields. Engineer Hoffman confirmed that the storm water run-off from the development will be discharged into the low land on the easterly portion of the park which is separated from the rest of the park by the ridge. It will not affect the lake level or the other portions of the park. than the elevation of the lake. end of Highlands Park on Croyden Lane as to basement and tennis court elevations to compare against the new storm water that would drain from the proposed development. This will also be reviewed by the Nine Mile Creek Watershed engineers as part of their review of the storm water plan. Member Kelly said she was concerned that the sanitary sewer line would have a visual impact because of tree removal, that the additional homes would impact the sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems, that traffic from the development would add to the traffic problem on Interlachen Boulevard and that the character of the neighborhood would be changed because of the density. She added that she could not support the project at the density of 11home sites. development were: Jim Kaufenberg, 5603 Interlachen Circle, Tom Wesely, 5633 Interlachen Circle, John Gould, 5600 Interlachen Circle, Hillard Mandell, 5613 Interlachen Circle, Gary Brunkow, 5101 Skyline Drive, Brian Erickson 5621 Interlachen Circle, Egons Podnieks, 5625 Interlachen Circle, Terry Anderson, 5601 Interlachen Circle, Bob Guberud, 5617 Interlachen Circle, Patrick Bradley, 5513 Interlachen Boulevard, and Dick Myers, 5520 Interlachen Boulevard. Concerns voiced included environment impact, density, proposed location of gravity sanitary sewer line, water table of Highlands Lake, impact of storm water ponding on parkland, traffic impact for Interlachen Boulevard, damage to and/or removal of existing trees, capacity of holding pond for storm water, and the changing character of neighborhood. Dick St. Amant, 5608 Interlachen Boulevard, asked if there would be any change to the existing elevation of Interlachen Boulevard. - Dick Andron, Andron, Inc., argued in support of his proposed development. He said that the concerns expressed have also been his concerns in planning the development of the property. carefully at lot size and storm water drainage. preliminary plat approval, specific designs regarding storm water have not been completed but he assured that storm water would not drain into the Interlachen Circle or Skyline Drive areas. As to lot size, Mr. Andron said they are trying to develop a project that is in character with existing neighborhoods and topography and that it was very much their interest to preserve the natural beauty and integrity of the site. Interlachen Circle. The buffer woods on all perimeters will be preserved; there are protective covenants on the property for the owners to get permission to cut down a tree that happens to fall within the building footprint and to replace that tree with a specific size. and character that is already there; their approach was to design a project that would be comfortable with the adjacent homes and that would fit on the sites with adequate setbacks. As to the sanitary sewer system, Mr. Andron said it would to the developer's interest and also that of the new owners that the property be re-landscaped. view, but staff has given good reasons why over the long run a gravity system is superior. trees. Interlachen Boulevard and impact on existing adjacent neighborhoods. comments being heard, Member Turner moved preliminary plat approval subject to: 1) developer's agreement, 2) subdivision dedication, 3) Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Grading Permit, and 4) City approval of on-site storm water storage and off-site storm water drainage. Member Turner commented that in looking at the lot sizes and layout the proposal is consistent with the neighborhood in general on the south side of Interlachen Boulevard; that as to storm water drainage she would consider carefully comments from the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District following 'their review of the proposed development. Motion was seconded by Mayor Courtney. Member Richards commented that there were three main issues raised: 1) traffic impact, 2) capacity of holding pond, and 3) density. Member Richards offered an amendment to the motion to grant concept approval for an eight lot plat. The motion for amendment was seconded by Member Kelly. He explained that the pond elevation is three feet lower He said they also surveyed the homes on the south Speaking in objection to the proposed In the design of the subdivisipn they looked Because the request is for I The proposed lots are considerably larger than those on He said it was their concern to preserve the beauty A lift station would be more expedient from a developer's point of The approach is to route the sanitary sewer around the stands of mature Member Kelly reiterated her concern about density, the traffic impact for No further D Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Courtney Nays: Turner Motion on the amendment carried. Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Courtney Nays: Turner Motion as amended carried. Vote was called on the main motion as amended. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR BUILDING EXPANSION APPROVED FOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL. on file. Planner Craig Larsen advised that Calvin Christian School is located immediately east of the First Christian Reformed Church at Grimes and Inglewood Avenue. Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved and ordered placed The property is bordered on three sides by park/open space. To the west 3/21/88 127 I N In Ln Iz m a I I and northwest of the church are single family homes. instruction in grades K-8 for approximately 175 students. has submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of an addition containing 10,514 square feet. contain three classrooms and a recreation/multi-purpose room. eliminate the need to bus students to off-site locations for physical education classes. parking. According to information provided by the School, coordination of Church and School activities prevents parking shortages. requirement for parking is 236 spaces. The Option B site plan illustrates 236 spaces. The School would prefer Option A which would add 59 spaces to the existing parking to provide a total of 142 spaces. more as a convenience to the School than from an anticipated increased demand. The full compliment of parking would prevent the development of the proposed ball field north of the proposed addition. Proof of Parking Agreement to protect against future parking shortages. for the first floor of the addition would be brick to match the existing brick. The second story of the gymnasium portion would be finished with precast concrete panels. The proposed materials comply with Zoning Ordinance standards. Planner Larsen pointed out that the proposed addition conforms to all Zoning Ordinance requirements except parking. parking. amount of hard surface on the site. recommended, subject to a Proof of Parking Agreement. the Community Development and Planning Commission on March 2, 1988 and recommended approval, subject to a Proof of Parking Agreement. Planner Larsen stated that representatives of the School were present to answer questions and that a letter in support had been received from Daniel and Arlene Smith, 4024 Grimes Avenue. Speaking in support were Paul Tenbrink, 4000 Inglewood Avenue, Karen Christianson, 4016 Grimes Avenue and Jacob Van't Land, 4021 West 44th Street, speaking in behalf of the School Building Expansion Committee. Turner moved approvaL and adoption of the following resolution, subject to Proof of Parking Agreement: WEEXEAS, the procedural requirements of Ordinance No. 825 (The Zoning Ordinance) have been met; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that the Findings as required by Ordinance No. 825 have been satisfied; NOW, THEJlEFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council hereby grants a Conditional Use Permit to Calvin Christian School, 4015 Inglewood Avenue South, for building expansion. Motion was seconded by Member Richards. The School provides Calvin Christian School The addition would The addition would Planner Larsen noted that the Church and School by agreement share The Zoning Ordinance The new spaces are proposed The School has offered to enter into a Materials Staff would support the variance to reduce required The proposed parking should be more than adequate and will reduce the The request was heard by Approval of the Conditional Use Permit is No objections being heard, Member RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PEMIT Ro 1 lc all : Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. (Member Smith entered the meeting at this point (9:43 p.m.) *BID AWARDED FOR GLEASON WATER TOWER REPAIR AND INTERIOR COATING. Motion was made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Richards for award of bid for Gleason Water Tower repair and interior coating to recommended low bidder, H & Water Tower, at $50,000.00. Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes. *BID AWARDED FOR COPIER FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT. and seconded by Member Richards for award of bid for a copier for the Police Department, per Hennepin County purchasing contract, to American Photocopy at $12,082.00. Motion was made by Member Turner Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes. NOISE IMPACT STUDY REPORT REVIEWED: 4/18/88 SET AS HEARING DATE FOR NOISE BARRIERS. Engineer Hoffman recalled that in November, 1987, an informal hearing was held on sound walls/sight barriers for the T.H. 100 corridor from West 50th Street to the north City limits as the result of petitions from the neighborhood. Following the hearing the Council had approved the hiring of a consultant to conduct a noise impact study with input from a volunteer neighborhood task force. He introduced Jim Kranig and Bob Roscoe, consultants from Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch, Inc., advising that they would present a review of their report. He added that Tony Navarro would speak on behalf of the task force. Noise Impact Study included: background, study process, neighborhood issues, monitored noise levels, modeled noise levels, mitigation alternatives and construction cost estimates of alternatives. following: 1) Source of impact noise related to heavy trucks should be determined and the problem remedied, 2) Existing peak traffic noise levels exceed the State daytime and nighttime noise standards but are within Federal standards, 3) Peak daytime noise levels exceed the State standard by 1 to 6 decibels (approximately 60 to 70 houses affected); approximately 6 to 8 daytime hours experience near peak noise levels, 4) Peak nighttime noise levels exceed the State standard by 1 to 14 decibels (approximately 190 to 200 houses affected); peak nighttime noise levels are much higher than average nighttime hours because of morning commuter traffic, Mr. Kranig's review of the The report summary concluded the 3/21/88 128 5) Ten and fifteen foot noise walls would lower noise levels and bring all properties into compliance with the daytime standard and many into compliance with the nighttime standard, 6) Task Force was mixed on whether noise walls should be constructed but were in agreement that there should be property tax relief for those properties significantly impacted if no noise mitigation action is taken, 7) Construction costs were estimated at approximately $500,000 to $625,000 for 10 foot noise walls and at approximately $750,000 to $875,000 for 15 foot walls, 8) Various methods examined for assessing costs result in an average cost per house ranging from $3200 to $18,900, and 9) Noise mitigation is not commonly done on existing roadways unless the noise levels are decreased by 5 to 10 decibels; MNDOT requires a minimum of a 10 decibel reduction to ensure that benefits perceived by nearby residents are worth the cost. reported that it was comprised of 15 members. A small minority was against noise walls at any cost. but recognized the long term benefit to the community. construction of noise walls. that 80 to 90 homes would get below the standard with noise walls. He said that what it failed to mention is that for over 200 homes the sound level would be reduced 3 decibels or more, a recognizable amount. An alternative suggested was tax relief but it was felt that would not be in the best interests of the people involved. Mr. Navarro presented examples of homes sold within the last 12 months with taxes currently ranging from $4600 to $5900. neighborhoods but not within the study that were similar in lot size, square footage and age sold for approximately 20 to 30% higher that homes which were in the study area. Value of homes in the immediate area are not keeping up with the overall 7% increase in value experienced through the City. The Task Force felt that the solution was to ask the City to participate in attempting to protect the neighborhood, to maintain the neighborhood flavor and at mosphere at a level of quality desired by the City for its citizens. The Task Force felt that the noise walls should be established from West 50th Street to West 44th Street only. This would eliminate approximately 700 lineal feet and would reduce the estimated cost by approximately $125,000 to $150,000. west side of T.H. 100 were considered as a single unit for the base on which to spread the cost. As to the sensitive issue of funding, it was suggested that the cost be split 50% City funds/50% by assessment to all homes benefitting by the noise wall. deferral until such time as the home was sold or beneficiary interest was established by an heir or kin. homes involved in the study. of the Task Force - 1) To immediately discuss with the State the correction to the truck impact noise occurring at the Minnehaha Creek bridge area - with City cooperation in pressing the State on this matter, 2) To conside approval of a 15 foot sound wall between West 50th Street and West 44th Street on both sides of T.H. 100, possibly going to the northerly City limits, and 3) To proceed with a public hearing no later than April 18, 1988 with final decision by City Council as soon as possible. On behalf of the Task Force, Mr. Navarro thanked the Council for hearing the issue and concerns of the citizens and for allocating funds for the consultant's study. Engineer Hoffman commented that the written report of the Task Force would be available by the next Council meeting. As to funding, he said the current Capital Plan and also the City's Operating Budget does not provide for this type of expenditure. Capital Plan improvement in the future. MNDOT with regard to a remedy for the impact noise of heavy trucks on the T.H. 100 bridge over Minnehaha Creek. A letter has been sent to the State asking about dollars available and it is anticipated that the State's contribution may be investing staff time to assist the City with this problem. Engineer Hoffman pointed out that the City has not been in the noise wall business in the past and a policy decision would have to be made by the Council. Member Smith asked what othgr areas of the City may ask for noise walls. Engineer Hoffman responded that similar areas would be T.H. 100 south to the Crosstown and from West 74th Street down to the south City border; all of Highway 62 and the east side of Highway 18 from Londonderry Road to Braemar for an estimated total investment of six to ten million dollars. made a motion setting April18, 1988 as hearing date on the issue of noise walls. Motion was seconded by Member Smith. enable the Council to discuss with the neighborhood the philosophical issues . involved and if a decision is made to proceed, that a lot of searching would be needed to determine the best way to fund any noise mitigation alternatives. I Representing the Task Force, Mr. Navarro A second small faction was not in favor for personal reasons A majority supported He pointed out that in the study it was mentioned Homes that were in the The double homes and apartments on the Senior citizens should be considered for some type of assessment Assessment should be allocated to all the 200 1 Mr. Navarro presented the following recommendations If so desired, the City could consider this as a He added that a letter should be sent to Following a discussion on funding alternatives, Hember Turner I Member Turner commented that a hearing would Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. COMPOST PROGRAM REPORT PRESENTED: HEARING DATE SET FOR ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS. Janet Chandler, Recycling Coordinator, recalled that in March of 1987 the Recycling Commission and the Coordinator approached the Council with a request for a trial compost program in the Morningside area. that leaves and grass clippings could be placed curbside for separate pickup and delivery by the hauler to a compost site. consider ordinance changes. the hearing. Features of the program were The Council set a public hearing to At the subsequent meeting and hearing, the Council agreed to the All Morningside residents were notified by letter of 3/21/88 129 N Ln Ln I: a 5 program for a trial period of August through November, 1987. A postcard survey was taken of all Morningside residents in October with the results showing that 90% of those responding favored continuation of the compost program including curbside placement. Participation was very high; 148 tons of material were collected for composting. At the November 16, 1987 Council meeting, the Recycling Commission and Coordinator requested that ordinance changes be made to allow for a city-wide compost program. more detail and that they receive comments from haulers before considering the amendments. Mrs. Chandler outlined the Compost Program Proposal as follows: Obiectives - To divert yard waste from landfill disposal to a compost program; to make compliance with a compost program as simple and efficient as possible for residents and haulers; and to comply with regional waste reduction and recycling policies set by Hennepin County and the Metropolitan Council. Program - - Compostable yard waste would be bagged and curbset for pickup; haulers would deliver yard waste to a compost site; and haulers would provide the City with tonnage figures on a monthly basis. Anticipated Results - 4,000 to 5,000 tons of yard waste would be composted in 1988; Edina's total waste stream would be reduced 8-10%; Edina would be, on track in meeting the waste reduction goal of 16% by 1990; and Edina would qualify for 60% funding in the 1988 Recycling Contract with Hennepin County. Hennepin County need to prove that they are making a 10% reduction in their total waste stream by recycling. in and run the program. considerably. Ordinance changes recommended are: Ordinance No. 1301 - amend to require that garbage haulers make separate pickup of grass clippings and leaves and provide the City with monthly tonnage reports of composted materials. Ordinance No. 711 - amend so that grass clippings and leaves suitable for composting may be placed next to the street or curb for pickup provided that materials so placed shall be (i) stored within a bag designed for such purpose, and (ii) placed at the curb no more than 12 hours prior to pickup. Haulers speaking in favor of curbside pickup of compostable yard waste were: Nancy Lee, Admiral Waste Management; Steve Harper, Steve Harper's Sanitation; Gary Vierkant, Vierkant Disposal; Kevin Tritz, Woodlake Sanitary Service; and Mike Truelson, Quality Waste Control. Ms. Lee, Admiral Waste Management, commented that the 12 hour limit for curbside placement would not be cost effective. considerable discussion, Member Smith made a motion setting May 2, 1988 as the hearing date for consideration of amendments to Ordinance Nos. 1301 and 711. Motion was seconded by Member Turner. The Council directed that the program be outlined in Mrs. Chandler pointed out that by May of 1989 the cities in If cities do not meet this goal the county will step Goals for succeeding years have also been raised Following Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. BEER LICENSE RENEWALS APPROVED. Manager Rosland advised that in accordance with Ordinance No. 902, beer licenses require approval by the Council before issuance. Applications for renewal have been approved by the Police and Health Departments and approval is recommended. licenses for the following establishments: On-sale - Braemar Golf Course, Biltmore Lanes, Inc., Bravo! Italian Specialties, Corelli's Pizza & Pasta, Dayton's Boundary Waters Restaurant, Edina American Legion Post, Edina Golf Dome, Ediner Restaurant, Empress Restaurant, Good Earth Restaurant, Jerry's Foods, Normandale Golf Course, Original Pancake House, Pantry Restaurant, Southdale Bowl, Szechuan Star Restaurant, T J's Family Restaurant; Off-sale - Edina Superette, Holiday Stations, Inc. #217, Kenny's Market, Red Owl Country Store and Superamerica Station. Motion was made by Member Turner to approve beer Motion was seconded by Member Kelly. Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. HEDBERG DRAFT EIS AND AGENCIES COMMENTS DISCUSSED. memorandum from Planner Craig Larsen that the public comment period on the Hedberg Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) concluded on March 1.5, 1988. BRW is now in the process of preparing the Final EIS which will contain the City's response to the public comments. The Draft and Final EIS will be considered as to adequacy by the Council on April 18, 1988. It was noted that the City of Bloomington has requested that the office-hotel portions of the Hedberg project be subject to the same type of grip generation limits that were imposed on the Homart project in Bloomington. agreement modeled on the Homart agreement. principle to accept a trip generation limitation similar to the one proposed. Manager Rosland explained that this data was for Council's information and that no action was required at this time. Member Kelly referred to page 6 of the document regarding Economic, Sociological, and Community Facility Effects and said she felt the wording was unclear as to its meaning. City's responsibility to respond to each of the questions that have been raised by the various agencies. by an agency which will not be answered in the final EIS as suggested by the agency, the City will have respond to that. ADDITIONAL FUNDING APPROVED FOR ARNESON ACRES HOME IMPROVEMENT. Manager Rosland directed the Council's attention to a memorandum from Bob Kojetin, Director of Park & Recreation, regarding a recommendation from the Edina Park Board that an Manager Rosland referred to a Bloomington included with their comments a proposed United Properties has agreed in Member Turner asked if it was the Planner Craig Larsen said that if an issue has been raised No formal action was taken. 3/21/88 I30 additional $25,000 needed for improvements to the Arneson Acres Home be taken from the Parkland Dedication Fund. He explained that due to unforeseen problems within the construction of the Arneson house some remodeling problems have arisen, e.g. need for steel beams, replacement of galvanized piping, and new electrical service to meet code. the home. Member Smith moved approval of expendime of an additional $25,000 for improvements to the Arneson Acres Home to be taken from the Parkland Dedication Fund. . The additional funds would also cover repainting of the outside of Motion was seconded by Member Turner. Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. APPOINTMENTS TO FILL VACANCIES ON ADVISORY BOARDS/COMMISSIONS APPROVED. Courtney presented the names of candidates for appointment to fill vacancies on advisory boards/commissions as suggested by the Council. Member Kelly, for consent of the Mayor's appointment of individuals to the various advisory boards/commissions/committees as follows: 2-1-91): Colletta Furlong and Bill Jenkins; Buildinn Construction Appeals Board (term to 2-1-91): Ronald E. Clark; Communitv Health Services Advisorv Committee (term to 2-1-90): Theresa Lynn Perrone, M.D. and Silas M. Ueir; South Hennepin Human Services Council (term to 2-1-90): Richard I. Preis. Motion was seconded by Member Smith. Mayor Motion was made by Edina Park Board (term to Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. HEARING DATE SET FOR 4/18/88 FOR TREE TRIMMING. SOUTHWEST OUADRANT. As recommended by staff, Member Kelly introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON TREE TRIMKING IMPROVEMENT NO. P-TT-04 1. The Park Director, having submitted to the Council a preliminary report as to the feasibility of the proposed improvement described in the form of Notice of Public Hearing set forth below, and as to the estimated cost of such improvement, said report is hereby approved and directed to be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. This Council shall meet on Monday, May 2, 1988, at 7:OO P.M. in the Edina City HzP1 to consider in public hearing the views of all persons interested in said improvement. 3. place and purpose of said meeting to be published in the official newspaper once a week for two successive weeks, the second of which publication is to be not less than three days from the date of said meeting, and to mail notice to all affected properties in substantially the following form: The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of the time, (Official Publication) CITP OF EDINA 4801 U. 50TH STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TREE TRIMMIXG IMPROVEHENT NO. P-TT-04 The Edina City Council will meet at the Edina City Hall on Monday, May 2, 1988 at 7:OO P.M. to consider the following proposed tree trimming project to be done under the authority granted by the Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 59, 1983 Session Law. The approximate cost of said project is estimated by the City as set forth below: 1,663 trees 1: $60 $99,780 (Estimated Cost) The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the project P-TT-04 includes: Bn area bounded by County Road 18 on the Uest, Highway 100 on the East, Highway 62 on the North and the southern City boundary line on the South. BY ORDER OF THE EDINA CITP COUNCIL. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Richards. Marcella M. Daehn, City Clerk Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. I AGENDA FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT DISCUSSED. Member Turner referred to the agenda for the upcoming Strategic Planning Retreat on April 9, 1988 which had been forwarded to the Council Members. Hughes had met with Barbara Arney, facilitator, regarding the proposed agenda. She explained that the agenda is intended to reflect the Council's interests and asked for reaction and comment from the Council. meeting will go into the early afternoon. ANNUAL DINNER MEETING FOR ADVISORY BOARDS/COMMISSIONS SET FOR 5/10/88. Rosland stated that, in response to the Council, an Annual Dinner Meeting for the City's advisory boards and commissions has been planned with a tentative date of April 14, 1988 at 6:OO p.m. at the Braemar Clubhouse. The dinner at 6:45 p.m. will be followed by a meeting with an agenda including: 1) Review of the Council's She reported that she and Assistant Manager A box lunch will be provided and the ,+ Manager 3 1 2.1'1 8 8 Strategic Plan, 2) Recognition of recently retired board/commission members, and 3) Introduction of newly appointed board/commission members. Following some discussion it was informally agreed to approve the format and to schedule the event for May 10, 1988. CENTENNIAL MUGS TO BE GIVEN TO STAFF ASSISTING COUNCIL WITH BENEFIT ON 3/6/88. Member Smith announced that, on behalf of the Council Members, Centennial mugs will be given to staff individuals who assisted the Council with the Edina Foundation Benefit hosted by the Council on March 6, 1988 in appreciation for their time and effort in making the event a success. EDINA PARK & RECREATION TASK FORCE "PARK AUDIT" DISCUSSED. Member Kelly referred to the February 18, 1988 minutes of the Edina Park and Recreation Task Force and the subject of the "park audit". She said she was concerned that the demographic issue is missing and that the task force should look at the community we are sewing, e.g. number of children, number of seniors, do we have enough parks, are they located in the right places. element of the study is the public opinion survey which is scheduled to go out April 3. The survey will ask questions such as, has the park system kept pace with the community, and will ask people to comment on the park programs they are involved in. characteristics about themselves. task force was quite clear in the City's work program. force as it is progressing through the study will accomplish the charge given to them that she felt the Council should not interfere at this point. action was taken. CABLE TELEVISION MONTH PROCLAIMED. proclamation for cable television month: PRO CLAMAT I ON WHEREAS, our community has been enriched by the wide variety of education, information and entertainment programs offered by the cable television medium, and WHEREAS, the full enjoyment of these benefits is made possible for the citizens of Edina through the services of Rogers Cable TV, and WHEREAS, the public access programming division of Rogers Cable TV is hosting the April 28, 1988, beginning at 7:OO p.m., at the Eden Prairie studio, 10210 Crosstown Circle, Eden Prairie, and WHEREAS, Rogers Cable TV is hosting special community outreach events in April, and WHEREAS, the month of April has been designated nationally for recognition of the outstanding quality, quantity and diversity of cable's unique programming, THEREFORE, I, C. Wayne Courtney, Mayor of the City of Edina, do hereby proclaim April as CABLE TELEVISION MONTH. Motion was made by Member Kelly approving the proclamation. by Member Turner. Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. Assistant Manager Hughes responded that another I The survey also provides questions whereby the people will identify Member Turner commented that the charge to the She said that if the task No formal In Lo Mayor Courtney offered the €allowing a a annual Teddy Awards, to honor community volunteers and producers on Thursday, AI Motion was seconded INSURANCE RENEWALS DISCUSSED. memorandum from Ceil Smith regarding the approach to be used for the renewal of the City's various insurance coverages. who will be obtaining quotations: Liability Insurance - Renewal date: May 3, 1988 - Harris-Homeyer Agency; Property Insurance - Renewal date: July 1, 1988 - Frank B. Hall; General Liability, Auto Liability, Workers Compensation - Renewal Date: July 1, 1988 - Harris-Homeyer Agency; Boiler and Machinery Insurance - Renewal date: August 18, 1988 - BHK & R, Inc. Markets for municipal insurance are limited; the brokers will be going to the major providers for the types of coverage. It is expected that the City will see more favorable rates this year. HEARING DATE OF 4/18/88 SET FOR BOND REFUNDING. issue of bond refunding was brought to the Council a year ago when the net interest cost was in the area of 6.5% This reduction in interest rates was short lived and before the City could act on it the rates increased substantially. It was decided to wait until the rates again declined that would make refunding feasible. Over the past few months, interest rates have come down substantially so that the amount of savings expected is close to the original targeted present value savings of about $400,000. It is recommended that the Council reconsider the possibility of refunding in advance of hitting the targeted savings so that the process can be expedited if the target is attained. the following resolution and moved adoption: Manager Rosland called the Council's attention to a The following brokers have been contacted Police Professional and Public Officials No formal action was taken. Manager Rosland recalled that the Member Turner introduced RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEBRING ON THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT REFUNDING BONDS BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota (the "City") as follows : 1. dated September 1, 1985, in the aggregate principal amount of $12,000,000 (the "Series 1985 Bonds"). It has been proposed that the City issue its general The City has issued its General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1985, 3/21/88 obl,&ation tax increment refunding bonds (the "Refunding Bonds refund in advance of their maturity all or a portion of the Series 1985 Bonds. Pursuant to Section 1313(b) (3) of the Tax Reform Act of 1986 in order for the interest on the Refunding Bonds to be exempt from federal income taxation it is necessary for the City Council to hold a public hearing on the issuance of the Refunding Bonds within one year prior to the date of issuance of the Refunding Bonds. 2. A public hearing on the proposal that the City issue the Refunding Bonds is hereby called and shall be held by this Council on April 18, 1988, at 7:OO P.H. The actions of the staff of the City in causing a notice of the public hearing to be published in the Edina Sun-Current is hereby ratified and confirmed and the form of such notice of public hearing is hereby approved. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Richards. in order to Rollcall: Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. CLAIMS PAID. approve payment of the following claims as per pre-list dated 3/21/88: General Fund $471,527.83, Art Center $6,821.63, Capital Fund $2,022.50, Swimming Pool Fund $172.39, Golf Course Fund $12,329.86, Recreation Center Fund $22,286.32, Gun Range Fund $1,164.22, Kdinborough Park $26,915.06, Utility Fund $61,215.17, Liquor Dispensary Fund $100,839.04, Construction Fund $8,631.23, Total $713,925.25; confirmation of payment of Claims dated 2/29/88: Liquor Dispensary Fund $191,725.51; and confirmation of payment of Claims dated 2/29/88: General Fund $181,983.15, Art Center $1,237.57, Swimming Pool Fund $127.87, Golf Course Fund $3,868.88, Recreation Center Fund $10,831.60, Gun Range Fund $571.21, Edinborough Park $16,157.15, Utility Fund $25,542.09, Liquor Dispensary Fund $34,206.81, Total $274,526.33. Motion vas made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Richards to Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes. There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Courtney declared the meeting adjourned at 11:40 p.m. c