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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19880404_regularN Ln L(? I m MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL APRIL 4, 1988 133 Answering rollcall were Members Kelly, Richards, Turner and Mayor Courtney. CENTENNIAL UPDATE PRESENTED. Betty Hemstad and Kay Bach, Co-Chairs of the 1988 Centennial, gave an update on Centennial activities. the major events in March the were Edina Citizens Safety Council's Centennial Safety Fair on March 4 and 5 at Southdale Center and Showcase Edina on March 18 and 20 at the Edina High School. The Safety Fair involved the following groups: Edina Citizens Safety Council, Edina Fire and Police Departments, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Metropolitan 911 Telephone Board, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Hennepin County Poison Center, Minnesota State Bicycle Advisory Board, Hennepin County Hazardous Waste Division, Minnesota Department of Occupational Safety, Students Against Drunk Driving, Minnesota Seat Belt Coalition, Minnesota Safety Council and Minnesota Institute of Public Health. Showcase Edina was a salute to the performing artists of Edina. some 250 performers ranging in age from 6 to 73 years who displayed their musical, theatrical, gymnastic, ballet and dance, and comedian talents. The first two Centennial Raffle Drawings were held at the Friday evening performance. said that the main event for April will be the International Youth Festival on April 16 at Edinborough Park and will involve over 600 participants. will be members of youth organizations, including AFS, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Camp Fire, Cub Pack, Edina Children's Choir, Tale Spinner sponsored by the Edina Art Center, Community Education, and special guests. A special feature will be "The World of Cookies". April 11 in the Arneson House and the Edina Library Exhibition "The Go-Betweens: The Lives of Immigrant Children." Reporting for the treasurer, Mrs. Bach said that the financial aspect of the Centennial is going well. Betty Hemstad reported that The show was over 2 hours in length and involved Kay Bach Participants Other events are the Container Gardening Workshop on EDINA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM. HOCKEY' TEAM. BOYS SWIMMING TEAM AND BOYS' CROSS COUNTRY SKI TEAM COMMENDED. Mayor Courtney presented resolutions of commendation for the Edina High School Girls' Basketball, Hockey, Boys' Swimming and Boys' Cross<Country Ski Teams for recent accomplishments in state championships. The resolutions were unanimously adopted. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS ADOPTED. Member Turner to approve and adopt the consent agenda items as presented. Motion was made by Member Kelly and seconded by Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. *MINUTES OF REGULAR METING OF MARCH 21. 1988 APPROVED. Motion was made by Member Kelly and seconded by Member Turner to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 21, 1988 as submitted. Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes. PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED: CDBG PROGRAM BUDGET FOR YEAR XIV APPROVED. Planner Craig Larsen presented the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Budget for the Year XIV as follows: Household and Outside Maintenance for the Elderly (H.O.M.E.) $ 19,575 20 , 000 Rehabilitation of Private Property 40 , 000 Removal of Architectural Barriers 35 , 000 Assistance to Low and Moderate Income Housing 19,186 Total $133 , 761 Child Day Care He said that Hennepin County has been allocated $2,539,000 for Year XIV of the federal CDBG Program and that Edina's share is $133,761. Four projects are continued from earlier years and a new project is Child Day Care. explained the recommended budget line item as follows. H.O.M.E. - Provides maintenance repair and housekeeping services to elderly Edina residents. year $13,000 was allocated to the program. other funding sources. Child Dav Care - Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association (GMDC) asked for funding last year but the request was received too late to be included in the CDBG budget. A new request has been received and is in line with levels of funding provided by other cities of similar size. This will provide needed help to low income working parents in Edina. Rehabilitation of Private Propertv - Provides funding to do needed major repairs to income eligible Edina homeowners. This spring areas of northwest Edina and the area east of France and north of 60th Street will be targeted. total income was less than $14,250; up to $8,250 in improvements can be made to each home. Handicapped Access Plan to eliminate barriers in all public buildings and facilities. Park. construction of new housing affordable to low and moderate income families and individuals. In past years developments at Summit Point, South Haven, Oak Glen and Yorkdale Townhomes have been assisted. A new project is not expected to be Planner Larsen Last The increase will offset losses from A single person household would qualify if Removal of Architectural Barriers - Funding will implement the City's This year $25,000 will be used at Arneson Acres and $10,000 at Pamela Assistance of Low and Moderate Income Housinq - Funding will assist in the 4/4/88 134 developed in Edina during the 18 month funding cycle. However, new CDBG rules allow the City to consider assisting a development in a neighboring community. In conclusion, Planner Larsen commented that following adoption by the Council the budget will be reviewed by the County Citizen Advisory Committee and forwarded to the County Board for approval. objection, Member Kelly introduced the following resolution and moved adoption: Following some discussion and hearing no RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED PROGRAM FOR YEBR XIV URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVEIX)PPIENT BLOCK GRAN!C F"DS AND AUTHORIZING ITS SUBMITTAL UHEREAS, the City of Edina, through execution of a Joint Cooperation Agreement with Hennepin County, is a cooperating unit in the Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program; and UHEREAS, the City of Edina has developed a proposal for the use of Urban Hennepin County CDBG funds made available to it, following a public hearing on April 4, 1988 to obtain the views of citizens on local and Urban Hennepin County housing and community development needs and the City's following proposed use of Year XIV Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant funds: I Household and Outside Maintenance for the Elderly (H.O.M.E.) $ 19,575 20 , 000 Rehabilitation of Private Property 40 , 000 Removal of Architectural Barriers 35,000 Assistance of Low and Moderate Income Housing Total $133,761 Child Day Care 19.186 BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Edina approves the proposed use of Year XIV Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant funds and authorizes submittal of the proposal to Hennepin County for consideration by the Citizen Advisory Committee and for inclusion in the Year XIV Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Statement of Objectives and Project Use of Funds. Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. *LOT DIVISION APPROVED FOR LOTS 8 AND 9. BLOCK 2. TWO OAKS (6012-6016 HALIFAX AV). Motion was made by Member Kelly and seconded by Member Turner for adoption of the folloving resolution: WHEREAS, the following described tracts of land constitute various separate parcels : RESOLUTION Lot 8, Block 2, lW0 OAKS, according to the recorded plat thereof, and Lot 9, Block 2, TKO OAKS, according to the recorded plat thereof, and WHEREAS, the owners of the above tracts of land desire to subdivide said tracts into the following described new and separate parcels (herein called "Parcels"): Lot 9 and that part of Lot 8, Block 2, TKO OAKS, according to the recorded plat thereof, lying northerly of a line drawn from a point on the north line of said Lot 8, distant 36.32 feet westerly from the northeast comer of said Lot 8, to a point on the westerly line of said Lot 8, distance 28.42 feet Southeasterly from the northwest comer of said Lot 8, and That part of Lot 8, Block 2, TWO OAKS, according to the recorded plat thereof, lying southerly of a line drawn from a point on the north line of said Lot 8, distant 36.32 feet westerly fromthe northeast comer of said Lot 8, to a point on the westerly line of said Lot 8, distant 28.42 feet southeasterly fromthe northwest comer of said Lot 8 WHEREAS, it has been determined that compliance with the Subdivision and Zoning Regulations of the City of Edina will create an unnecessary hardship and said Parcels as separate tracts of land do not interfere with the purposes of the Subdivision and Zoning Regulations as contained in the City of Edina Ordinance Nos. 801 and 825; NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina that the conveyance and ownership of said Parcels as separate tracts of land is hereby approved and the requirements and provisions of Ordinance No. 801 and Ordinance No. 825 are hereby waived to allow said division and conveyance thereof as separate tracts of land but are not waived for any other purpose or as to any other provision thereof, and subject, however, to the provision that no further subdivision be made of said Parcels unless made in compliance with the pertinent ordinances of the City of Edina or viththe prior approval of this Council as may be provided for by those ordinances. Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes. *LOT DIVISION APPROVED FOR LOT 1. BLOCK 3. KILLARNEY SHORES (5900-5902 SCHAEFER ROAD). of the following resolution: WEREAS, the following described property is at present a single tract of land: WEREAS, the owner has requested the subdivison of said tract into separate parcels (herein called "Parcels") described as follows: Motion vas made by Member Kelly and seconded by Member Turner for adoption RESOLUTION Lot 1, Block 3, KILIARNEY SHORES; and That part of Lot 1, Block 3, KIL;LBRNEy SHORES according to the recorded plat I 4/4/88 135 I cu m m X 5 m B I thereof, lying northwesterly of a line drawn from a point on the northeasterly line of said Lot 1, a distance 63.00 feet southeasterly from the most northwesterly comer thereof, to a point on the southwesterly line of said Lot 1. a distance of 63.00 feet southeasterly from the most southwesterly comer thereof and there terminating, and That part of Lot 1, Block 3, KILIARNEY SHORES according to the recorded plat thereof, lying southeasterly of a line drawn from a point on the northeasterly line of said Lot 1, a distance of 63.00 feet southeasterly from the most northwesterly comer thereof, to a point on the southwesterly line of said Lot 1, a distance of 63.00 feet southeasterly from the most southwesterly comer thereof and there terminating. WEEREAS, it has been determined that compliance with the Subdivision and Zoning Regulations of the City of Edina will create an unnecessary hardship and said Parcels as separate tracts of land do not interfere with the purposes of the Subdivision and Zoning Regulations as contained in the City of Edina Ordinance Nos. 801 and 825; NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina that the conveyance and ownership of said Parcels as separate tracts of land is hereby approved and the requirements and provisions of Ordinance No. 801 and Ordinance No. 825 are hereby waived to allow said division and conveyance thereof as separate tracts of land but are not waived for any other purpose or as to any other provision thereof, and subject, however, to the provision that no further subdivision be made of said Parcels unless made in compliance with the pertinent ordinances of the City of Edina or with the prior approval of this Council as may be provided for by those ordinances. Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes. *HEARING DATE OF 4/18/88 SET FOR PLANNING MATTERS. Kelly and seconded by Member Turner setting April 18, 1988 as hearing date for the following planning matters: 1) Planned Commercial District - Room and Board Inc., 7100 France Avenue South, 2) Motion was made by Member Rezoning and Final Development Plan - POD-1 Planned Office District to PCD-2 Adequacy Decision - Hedberg EIS. Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes. *BID AWARDED FOR SAND, ROCK. BITUMINOUS MATERIALS AND CONCRETE. Motion was made by Member Kelly and seconded by Member Turner for award of bids to recommended low bidders as follows: Concrete Sand (delivered) to Prior Lake Aggregate at $2.89 per ton; Buck Shot (delivered) to Prior Lake Aggregate at $7.80 per ton; Concrete (delivered) to AVR, Inc. at $72.60ne yard and at $38.6O/five yards; Limestone (delivered) to Bryan Rock Products at $5.20 per ton; Seal-Coat Chips (delivered) to J.L. Shiely Company at $12.13 per ton; Ready Mix Bituminous #2331 (pick-up) to Midwest Asphalt at $15.20 per ton; Ready Mix Bituminous #2331 Fine (pick-up) to Midwest Asphalt at $15.85 per ton; Ready Mix Bituminous #2341 (pick-up) to Midwest Asphalt at $16.45 per ton, and to Bury & Carlson, Inc. (alternate) at $18.40 per ton; Winter Mix (pick-up) to Bury h Carlson, Inc. at $29.00 per ton; Cut-Back Asphalt (delivered) to Koch Materials, Inc. at S.8236 per gallon. Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes. *BID AWARDED FOR WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS. seconded by Member Turner for award of bid to recommended low bidder, Dixie Petro-Chem, Inc., for water treatment chemicals at $49.98 per cwt. Motion was made by Member Kelly and Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes. *BID AWARDED FOR ADMINSTRATIVE CARS. by Member Turner for award of bid for three administrative sedans to recommended low bidder, Thane Hawkins Polar Chevrolet, Inc., at $10,147.00 each. Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes. Motion was made by Member Kelly and seconded by Motion was made by Member Kelly and seconded *BID AWARDED FOR SNOW PLOW WINGS. Member Turner for award of bid for two snow plow wings to recommended low bidder, La Hass Manufacturing and Sales, at $6,730.00. Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes. *BID AWARDED FOR REVERSIBLE SNOW PLOWS FOR DUMP TRUCKS. Motion was made by Member Kelly and seconded by Member Turner for award of bid for two reversible snow plows for dump trucks to recommended low bidder, La Hass Manufacturing and Sales, at $6,148.00. Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes. *BID AWARDED FOR OVERHEAD DOOR REPLACEMENT IN MAIN PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING. Motion was made by Member Kelly and seconded by Member Turner for award of bid for overhead door replacement in the main Public Works Building to recommended low bidder, Twin City Garage Door, at $6,475.00. Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes. *HEARING DATE FOR TREE TRIMMING IMPROVEMENT (SOUTHWEST QUADRANT) RE-SCHEDULED FOR 5/2/88. Motion was made by Member Kelly and seconded by Member Turner to approve 136 re-setting of hearing dat Hay 2, 1988. for Tre 4/4/88 Tr-lmming Improvement (Southwest Quadrant) to Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes. *HEARING DATE OF 5/2/88 SET FOR ORDINANCE REGULATING USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AT OPEN HOUSE PARTIES. seconded by Member Rurner setting Hay 2, 1988 as hearing date for an ordinance Motion of Member Kelly was regulating the use of alcoholic beverages and controlled substances at open house parties. Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes. COMM[TNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT ON SUBDIVISION REGULATION REVIEWED: RECOMMENDATION AFFIRMED. Planner Craig Larsen recalled that at its meeting of January 4, 1988, the Council had referred to the Community Development and Planning Commission the issue of subdivisions of developed single family lots and small subdivisions occurring within developed neighborhoods. Commission considered the issue on two occasions, January 27 and March 2, 1988. They discussed what they saw as the rules regarding proposed subdivisions and how they worked in the community. Commission solicit input from interested neighborhood groups prior to holding their own discussion. It was the concensus of the Commission that issues relative to subdivision had been thoroughly aired in recent hearings and that further input would serve no purpose. should not be changed. even several standards would be difficult due to the developed nature of the City and the wide range of lot sizes that exist within Edina's many individual, diverse neighborhoods. standards which allow the flexibility to address the unique charactzeristics of neighborhoods where proposals occur and would like to see the existing standards continue. Attorney Erickson suggested that it might be advantageous to incorporate into the Zoning Ordinance some of the language of the City's Comprehensive Plan. proposed subdivision, and ultimately when it is heard by the Council, the criteria used is a combination of the Ordinance language and the Plan language, e.g. character of neighborhood, symmetry, steep slopes. If the Plan provisions are incorporated into the Ordinance it would result in a stronger position for the Council without changing essentially what the Council does. commented that she felt the minutes should show that the Council has received this recommendation from the Planning Commission and if there is consensus at least note that and so inform the individual who raised the issue originally to bring some closure to the issue. accept the Comity Development and Planning Commission's report and recommendation that the existing general standards for proposed subdivisions not be changed. The Planning Staff initially suggested that the Planning The Commission felt that the present systems works and They also felt that developing an objective standard or The Commission indicated they would prefer the existing general Usually when the Planning Commission and staff considers a Member Turner I No further commeht being heard, Member Turner moved to Motion was seconded by Member Richards. Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT AGENDA DISCUSSED. Member Turner directed the Council's attention to the agenda for the April 9, 1988 Strategic Planning Retreat. She noted that the retreat would start at 8:OO a.m. with the Council team building session which would involve just the Council Members and Barbara Arney, facilitator. the Council and staff members in preparing for the Strategic Planning session beginning at 9:00 a.m. A "Thought Organizer" has been included in the packet for the use of No comments were made regarding the agenda. HEARING DATE OF 5/2/88*SET FOR AMENDMENT TO WINE LICENSING ORDINANCE. Manager Rosland referred to a draft amendment to Ordinance No. 902, the Wine Licensing Ordinance and staff's recommendation that Council schedule a public hearing to The present ordinance requires a restaurant patron to order a meal prior to being served wine. customary practice whereby the patron orders a glass of wine prior to making a menu selection. providing that the restaurant informs patrons of the requirement that continued wine service is ultimately dependent on food service. that notice of the hearing be sent to licensees so that they could be heard on the amendment. proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 902. -consider the amendment. This requirement conflicts with the The proposed amendment would soften the present requirement Member Richards suggested Member Richards moved that Hay 2, 1988 be set as hearing date for the Motion was seconded by Member Turner. Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. DEER ISSUE TO BE DISCUSSED ON 5/2/88. letter from L. N. Gillette, Wildlife Manager-Hennepin Parks, summarizing the results of this winter's deer survey. John Parker, DNR, has agreed to attend the May 2, 1988 Council Meeting to discuss the data and feasible control measures. Residents who have expressed interest in the deer issue will be invited to attend the meeting. Member Turner moved to approve the date of Hay 2, 1988 for a report on the deer issue. Motion was seconded by Member Kelly. Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. Assistant Manager Hughes referred to a 4/4/88 137 m I: m a *PETITION FOR STREET WITH UTILITIES BETWEEN MALIBU AND LINCOLN DRIVES REFERRED TO ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT. Turner to refer the petition for Street with Utilities between Malibu and Lincoln Drives to the Engineering Department for processing. Motion was made by Member Kelly and seconded by Member Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes. LETTER FROM ADELE HERSEY DISCUSSED SUGGESTING CITY PURCHASE LAND FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES. Hersey, 4412 Grimes Avenue South, in reference to swampland property for sale on the west and north sides of Townes Road (Lot 9, White Oaks 2nd Addition). Ms. Hersey suggests that the Council consider the purchase of this land by the City for conservation land. property was proposed for subdivision a year ago and that preliminary plat was ultimately denied. At the time of the subdivision request, one owner owned all the property including the lot now being offered for sale. Planner Craig Larsen presented a graphic showing the area and the subject lot which is located within the swampland but which is not, however, covered by any easements. the definition of a buildable lot according to Zoning Ordinance requirements. said that prior to issuing a building permit for the lot, staff would require soil tests and a report by a hydrologist or civil engineer addressing the storm water capacity of the pond following any alteration to the lot. this possibly could be public waters as defined by a state agency and that should be determined before considering any City involvement. is no different than, for example, Krahl Hill where the neighbors joined together and contributed to the City for the purchase of that property to protect it from development. If there is an interest by the neighbors in taking the subject lot out of the private sector and putting it in public ownership we should determine what cost if any there would be in maintaining it. Ms. Hersey contact the neighbors to determine if there is such an interest. Member Turner recalled that the action taken by the Council on the proposed subdivision was based on the fact that the configuration was not acceptable and that the action-a year ago did not include the subject lot. that at the time of the proposal for re-arrangement of the lot lines one of the the City's reasons for denial was that we were not preventing development of the property. Further, staff looked at the public water issue and it was determined that it fell below the threshold level for being a protected public water. Turner said that the suggestion that the neighbors find a way to take it off the market is a good one to be explored. Member Richards made a motion that, 5x8 response to the letter, the suggestion be made that the neighbors consider purchasing the lot and then donating it to the City. Motion was seconded by Member Kelly. under certain circumstances this is a buildable lot and said that if it were purchased by the neighbors and donated to the City that there could be some maintenance expense. Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. Manager Rosland directed the Council's attention to a letter from Adele Manager Rosland recalled that the area of the subject Lot 9 meets He Member Richards said He added that he felt this Member Richards suggested that Planner Larsen stated Member Manager Rosland commented that the neighbors should be advised that MANAGER ASKED FOR WRITTEN EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE. Manager Rosland that at the time of the Manager's review it was requested that he present in writing his evaluation of his performance for the year prior to the Strategic Planning Retreat. Manager Rosland said he would have it by April 9, 1988. ART CENTER COMMENDED FOR PROGRESS IN BECOMING SELF SUPPORTING. complimented the Edina Art Center Committee and staff for their accomplishments in working to becoming self supporting as indicated in the letter from James Van Valkenburg, president of the Edina Art Center Committee. :.* MND'S GOAL OF INJURY FREE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN NOTED. .Member Kelly called the Council's attention to the Minnesota Department of Health's (MND) newsletter which contained an article explaining a federal Maternal and Child Health Incentive Grant received in October, 1987, to address the problem of childhood injuries. The project's goal is to insure an injury free environntent for children. She asked that the Council read the article so as to be aware of the issue. She said she would be bringing up at the Strategic Planning Retreat the whole public humanhealth service issues that she feels the Council should discuss as the City's position. Member Kelly reminded Member Kelly COUNCIL ADVISED OF VACANCY ON COMMUNITY SERVICES HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Member Kelly informed the Council that Dr. Theresa Perrone who was recently appointed to serve on the Community Services Health Advisory Committee has moved out the City thereby creating a vacancy on the committee. The vacancy will be published in the Edina Sun-Current. It was informally agreed to seek applicants for the position, either a provider or consumer, and to interview and fill the vacancy at the May 16 meeting. ORDINANCE RESTRICTIONS CONCERNING DAY CARE PROVIDERS NOTED. Member Turner said that she had received a call from a provider of home day care regarding ordinance restrictions that do not allow her to hire someone to come in to give her a 4/4/88 138 "break" during the day. The caller said that makes it very difficult for those providing this type of day care which in some cases is very affordable, quality day care. Member Turner added that this should be given some consideration in light of the cities being asked more and more to fund day care. suggested that the Human Relations Commission be asked to review the ordinance requirements as they apply to home day care and subsequent ramifications. Member Richards suggested that the Community Development and Planning Commission also be asked to look at this from the perspective of a l'business" to see if the ordinance should be modified. and more an important issue and that it will have to be dealt with. Planner Craig Larsen said the difficulty would be in drafting the question for review by the commissions as to the range of what would be allowed for home day care, Rosland suggested that staff draft the question for review by the Council prior to presenting it to the commissions. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INVITE COUNCIL TO ATTEND RECYCLING LUNCHEON ON 4/21/88. Mayor Courtney advised that the Board of Hennepin County Commissioners through Commissioner John Keefe has invited the Council and appropriate staff to a Recycling Luncheon to review the status of the recycling programs in Hennepin County. Sheraton Park Place Hotel, RSVP by April 15. Mayor Courtney and Member Kelly indicated that they would attend and that Member Smith who is absent should be informed of the luncheon. Manager Rosland responded that staff would contact Member Smith and would make the appropriate reservations. ADAPTIVE RECREATION/COM"ITY EDUCATION COOPERATIVE PROGRAM BREAKFAST SCHEDULED FOR 4/19/88. Mayor Courtney referred to the breakfast meeting on April 19, 1988 at 7:OO a.m. at the Richfield Community Center regarding the Adaptive Recreation Program. Bloomington, Richfield, Eden Prairie and Edina to provide leisure, recreational and education services to residents with disabilities. staff would make reservations for those who could attend. SWIM-A-CROSS FOR AMERICAN RED CROSS TO BE HELD 4/27/88. that the South Hennepin Branch/American Red Cross'is holding a Swim-A-Cross on April 27, 1988, at 8:30 p.m. at the Flagship Athletic Club Pool, Eden Prairie. This event will be a Mayor's Challenge between the mayors of Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina and Richfield and tliat pledges raised will support the American Red Cross. Member Kelly Member Kelly commented that child day care is becoming more I Manager It was agreed to follow this procedure. The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 21, 1988 at 11:30 a.m., I The meeting is to provide information on the joint venture between Manager Rosland said that Mayor Courtney advised Pledge envelopes are available for citizens to participate. ANNUAL ALL VOLUNTEERS RECEPTION TO BE HELD 4/12/88. Council Members of their participation at the Annual All Volunteers Reception to be held on April12, 1988 at 5:OO p.m. at Braemar Clubhouse. TAX LEGISLATION DISCUSSED. news media's report on the legislature's tax program made it sound like a fantastic program but in reality was quite misleading and that no one really understands it. The concern is for not only losing potential money which we now receive through homestead credit and local government aid but the problem in the tax program that might be inherent for the City of Edina is a simple process called "recapture". This would mean that if the City sets a certain levy as mandated by the State, and'if that total levy is not needed to support our tax program, in essence we have to pay the unused portion back to the State. Manager Rosland said we are still lobbying for a simplified tax program and that he would keep the Council informed on this issue. *CLAIMS PAID. approve payment of the following claims as per pre-list dated April 4, 1988: General Fund $97,732.96, Art Center $6,554.80, Capital Fund $26,210.32, Golf Cwrse Fund $10,269.34, Recreation Center Fund $1,166.33, Gun Range Fund $1,320.82, Edinborough Park $4,722.99, Utility Fund $210,438.99, Liquor Dispensary Fund $2,814.74, Construction Fund $5,987.52, Total $367,218.81. 8 Manager Rosland reminded the Manager Rosland informed the Council that the recent . 1 I Hotion was made by Member Kelly and seconded by Member Turner to I Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes. There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Courtney declared the meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. --Mull, City Clerk