HomeMy WebLinkAbout19880502_regularMINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL
MAY 2, 1988
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Answering rollcall were Members Richards, Smith, Turner and Mayor Courtney.
MANAGER KENNETH ROSLAND COMMENDED. Mayor Courtney congratulated Manager Kenneth
Rosland for 30 years of service to the City of Edina, noting that he began his
employment with the City on May 1, 1958 as Playground and Recreation Supervisor.
In 1962 he was promoted to the position of Director of Parks and Recreation.
interest and leadership in Edina's park system are evident throughout the City,
On October 15, 1977 the City Council appointed him to the position of City
Manager.
the City logo.
behalf of the Council, made a special presentation of a mirrored tennis racquet
and a "Oh-Thirty" pin.
His
In appreciation, Mayor Courtney presented him with a silver pen bearing
The Council also extended their commendation and Member Smith, on
CENTENNIAL UPDATE PRESENTED. Betty Hemstad and Kay Bach, Co-Chairs of the 1988
Centennial, gave an update on Centennial activities. Betty Hemstad reported on
the major events that were held in April.
the month of May will be the Sports Festival that will include: May 7 - Opening
Ceremonies and Track and Field Fun Day; May 14 - Edina Water Show and 3-Man
Basketball Tournament; May 14-15 - Junior Tennis Tournament; May.17 and 19 - EGAA
Girls Volleyball Championships; May 21 and 22 - Adult Tennis Tournament; May 20,
21, 22 - First Soccer Invitational Tournament; May 21 - Super Seniors Day; and May
22 - Edina Gymnastics Association Demonstration. Other events will be the
Historical Play on May 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 and the Garden Council's Annual
Plant Sale on May 5 at Arneson Acres Park.
Map which she had designed entitled "Edinastalgia" .
Kay Bach said that the main events for
Monica Sullivan presented a Centennial
TREE CITY USA AWARD PRESENTED.
Edina City has been named a Tree City USA.
National Arbor Day Foundation, a Nebraska-based organization dedicated to
encouraging tree care and tree-planting programs across the country.
entering the nationwide program receive the designation upon recommendation by
state foresters.
that the Centennial Tree, a bicolor oak, will be planted on May 3, 1988 in
Wooddale Park in connection with the award and also in observance of Arbor Day.
Member Turner announced that the Centennial Tree will be dedicated on Founder's
Day, December 12, 1988.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS ADOPTED.
Member Smith to approve and adopt the consent agenda items as presented, with the
exception of the removal of item VI1.C.
Manager Rosland advised that recently the City of
This award and honor comes from The
Communities
Park Director Robert Kojetin presented the award and announced
I Motion was made by Member Turner and seconded by
Rollcall :
Ayes: Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried.
*MINUTES OF SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF APRIL 18. 1988 APPROVED. Motion vas
made by Member "tuner and seconded by Member Smith to approve the minutes of the
Special and Regular Meetings of April18, 1988.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes.
PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED: TREE TRIMMING IMPROVEMENT NO. TT-04 AUTHORIZED.
Affidavits of notice were presented by Clerk, approved and ordered placed on file.
Manager Rosland recalled that in 1984 the City initiated a tree trimming program
which divided the City into four trimming areas.
year since. The southwest quadrant is the final area for the program and the City
is proposing to contract for the trimming of 1,663 trees on the boulevard in an
area bounded by County Road 18 on the West, Highway 100 on the East, Highway 62 on
the North and the southern City boundary line on the South.
approved, it is expected that the project would start in September, 1988 and be
completed by April 1989. The cost of the trimming would be assessed against
benefited properties. Assessments would be levied late in 1989 and would be due
and payable in full in 1990.
of the trunk measured 4 1/2 feet up from the ground, then multiplied by cost per
inch.
in the affected area were notified of the public hearing and were told that if
they had trees trimmed within the past 12 months by a private contractor to notify
the Forester prior to the-hearing date to have the trees removed from the trimming
list.
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 published and mailed to owners of
each parcel within the area proposed to be assessed on the following proposed
improvement:
One area has been trimmed every
If the project is
I The cost per tree will be determined by the diameter
The estimated cost per tree is between $45.00 and $60.00. Property owners
No objection or comment being heard, Member Smith introduced the folloving
RESOLUTION 'ORDERING TREE TRIMMING IMPROVEMENT NO. TT-04
TReE TRIPMING IMPROVEMENT NO. TT-04 IN THE F0I;LOTJING:
An area bounded by County Road 18 on the West, Highway 100 on the East,
Highway 62 on the North and the southern City boundary line on the South
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and at the hearing held at the time and place specified in the said notice, the
Council has duly considered the views of all persons interested, and being fully
advised of the perthent facts, does hereby determine to proceed with the 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 designated and shall be
referred to in all subsequent proceedings as TREE TRIMMING IMPROVEMENT NO. TT-04
and the project is proposed to be assessed against properties having one or more
boulevard trees in the area described above.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Turner.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney
Resolution adopted.
FINAL PLAT APPROVED FOR INTERLACHEN BLUFF (ANDRON, INC.). Planner Craig Larsen
presented the request for final plat approval for Interlachen Bluff generally
located south of Interlachen Boulevard and east of Interlachen Circle. He
recalled that the Council gave preliminary plat approval for this property on
March 21, 1988. Preliminary approval was conditioned on: 1) Reduction of the
number of lots in the plat from 11 to 8 lots, 2) Developer's agreement, 3)
Subdivision dedication, 3) Nine Mile Creek Watershed District grading permit and
5) City approval of on-site storm water storage and off-site storm water drainage.
Planner Larsen advised that the number of lots in the plat has been reduced to 8
lots, the developer's agreement has been completed, the grading permit has been
granted by Nine Creek Watershed District and staff has reviewed the plans for
on-site storm water storage and off-site drainage. In staff's opinion those
conditions have been satisfied.
question of how sanitary sewer would be handled for the development was raised.
Approval was granted for a gravity sanitary sewer system going from the south end
of the property westerly to a trunk line near Mirror Lakes Drive.
alternative to the gravity line, the proponent has suggested a lift station to
direct the flow northerly to Interlachen Boulevard, thereby avoiding disturbing
parkland to install the gravity line.
the City for maintenance and power for the lift station, the developer has offered
to make a cash contribution of $15,000 to the City.
has reviewed this proposal and feels the contribution would adequately cover the
costs.
$720,000 for subdivision dedication, plus a cash contribution of $15,000 for the
lift station maintenance costs. Member Richards asked if access for the lots to
Interlachen Boulevard would be via the internal street. ' Planner Larsen explained
that the final plat shows only one access onto Interlachen Boulevard.
No objection being heard, Member Richards moved final plat approval, subject to
payment of a subdivision dedication fee of $57,600 and a cash contribution of
$15,000 to defray maintenance costs of the lift station, and adoption of the
following resolution:
At the time of preliminary plat approval, the
As an
In order to off-set the additional cost to
The Engineering Department
Staff would recommend final plat approval based on a land value of
RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR
INTERLAcIlEN BLUFF
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that that
certain plat entitled "INTERLACHEN BLUFF", platted by Andron, Inc., a Minnesota
corporation, and Shelard National Bank, a national banking association, and
presented at the regular meeting of the City Council of May 2, 1988 be and is
hereby granted final plat approval.
Motion for final plat approval and adoption of the resolution was seconded by
Member Turner.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney
Resolution adopted.
*HEARING DATE OF 5/16/88 SET FOR PLANNING MATTERS. Motion was made by Member
Turner and seconded by Member Smith setting May 16, 1988 as hearing date for the
following planning matters:
1) Planned Industrial District to PCD-2 Planned Commercial District - Generally
located north and south of Eden Avenue, west of Brookside Avenue and the So0 Line
rail tracks.
2) Preliminary Rezoning and Preliminary Plat Approval - Harvey Swenson - R-1
Single Dwelling Unit District to PRD-2, Planned Residence District - Generally
located southeast of Vernon Avenue and west of Shewood Avenue.
3)
Single Dwelling Unit District to B-2 Double Dwelling Unit District - Generally
located east of Lincoln Drive and south of West 7th Street Extended.
Preliminary Rezoning and Preliminary Plat Approval - Jerry's Enterprises - PID
Preliminary Rezoning and Preliminary Plat Approval - Landmark Addition - R-1
Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 905 (OPEN HOUSE PARTY ORDINANCE) ADOPTED: SECOND READING WAIVED.
Manager Rosland recalled that some months ago the Council had asked staff to
obtain a copy of an ordinance adopted by several cities in the state of Michigan
that would regulate the use of alcoholic beverages and controlled substances at
open house parties.
circulated and reviewed by the Human Relations Commission, the Chemical Health
At the request of the Council the draft ordinance was
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Advisory Committee and within the school community.
groups that reviewed and discussed the proposed ordinance generally were
supportive of it.
is substantively the same with wording changes consistent with clearer meaning and
greater definition.
Swanson which stated that the Department's evaluation of the ordinance is
supportive of the intent to discourage open house parties where chemicals are used
illegally. However, given the experience of the Department, the elements for
enforcement may be present in only a small percentage of this ty-pe of party.
ordinance can only be enforced if an adult having control of the residence or
premises is present.
adults are absent.
adults" and it would have greater applicability.
concern that we get input from the larger community.
proposed ordinance got excellent coverage as it was going through the process,
e.g. PTA newsletters, etc. Speaking in support of the proposed open house party
ordinance were: Pat Llona, member of the Human Relations Committee and the
Chemical Health Advisory Committee (CHAC) who presented an endorsing statement
from CHAC; Roshini Rajkumar, representing the Edina Student Council; Andy Lou
Otness, representing the Executive Board of the Kindergarten Center PTA; and Dr.
Raymond Smyth, Superintendent of Edina Schools. Member Turner presented a
statement of support from the CountEyside PTA Board.
concern about the ability to enforce the proposed ordinance and also regarding the
penalty.
low frequency of enforcement and explained how the Police Department would proceed
regarding enforcement. Following a discussion on enforcement, Member Richards
said that this ordinance is timely, that he would support it and would be in favor
of waiving second reading. Member Turner said she also would support the proposed
ordinance because it gives a clear expectation that open house parties are wrong
when conditions are present as described in the ordinance.
referred to the definition of "Control" in the draft ordinance and proposed that
it be redefined to mean "right of possession of a residence or premises. Member
Smith said that would change the ordinance from the way it was presented to the
community and further that he would like to have the prosecuting attorney's
comments on the ordinance.
introduced Ordinance No. 905 and moved its adoption as follows, with waiver of
Second Reading:
The various committees and
Staff and the City Attorney have redrafted the ordinance which
Manager Rosland referred to a memorandum from Police Chief
The
Most open house parties of this type occur when parents or
The ordinance could be changed to include "juveniles or
Member Smith expressed some
Member Turner said that the
Member Smith expressed some
Chief Craig Swanson stated that the ordinance as written would have a
Attorney Erickson
Following further discussion, Member Richards
B ORDINANCE NO. 905
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND
C0NTROI;LED SUBSTANCES AT OPEN HOUSE PARTIES;
PROVIDING DEFINITIONS: AND PRESCRIBING A PENALTY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, MNNESOICB, ORDAINS:
Section 1. Definitions
"Adult" means any person eighteen (18) years of age or older.
"Alcoholic Beverage" means any beverage containing more than one-half of 1%
of alcohol by weight.
"Minor" means a person not legally permitted by reason of age to possess
alcoholic beverages pursuant to Edina City Ordinances and Minnesota State
Statutes.
"Residence" or "premises" means a home, apartment, condominium, premises, or
other dwelling unit or meeting room or hall, whether occupied on a temporary
basis or permanent basis, whether occupied as a dwelling or for a social
function, owned, rented, leased or under the control of any person or persons
including the curtilage of such residence or premises.
"Open House Party" means a social gathering of persons at a residence or
premises, other than the owners thereof, or those with rights of possession,
or their immediate family members.
"Controlled Substance" means any drug, agent or substances or defined by
Minnesota State Statutes.
"Control" means the right of possession of a residence or premises.
Sec. 2. Acts Prohibited. No adult having control of any residence or
premises shall allow an open house party to take place at the residence or
premises if any alcoholic beverage or controlled substance is possessed or
consumed at the open house party by any minor, where the adult knew or reasonable
should have known that any alcoholic beverage or controlled substance was in the
possession of or being consumed by such minor at the open house party, and where
the adult failed to take reasonable steps to prevent the possession or consumption
of the alcoholic beverage or controlled substance by such &or at the open house
Pa-.
misdemeanor and subject to the penalties set forth in Ordinance No. 175.
passage and publication.
ATTEST :
Sec. 3. Penal-. Any person violating this ordinance shall be guilty of a
Sec. 4. This ordinance shall be in full diately upon its
Motion for adGtion of the ordinance was seconded by Member Turner.
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Rollcall :
Ayes: Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney
Ordinance adopted; Second Reading waived.
Member Smith made a motion to submit the ordinance to the prosecuting attorney for
comment and report back on May 16, 1988. Motion was seconded by Member Richards.
Ayes: Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 902-A5 CONTINUED TO MAY 16, 1988. Manager Rosland
presented a proposed amendment to the Wine Licensing Ordinance advising that the
present ordinance requires that a restaurant patron must order a meal prior to
being served wine.
the patron orders a glass of wine prior to making a menu selection. The proposed
amendment softens the present requirement provided that the restaurant informs
patrons of the requirement that continued wine service is ultimately dependent on
food service. He explained that in the last round of inspections it was found
that there are violations of the ordinance requirements but that it is difficult
to enforce. Following some discussion, Member Richards moved to continue First
Reading of Ordinance No. 902-65 to May 16, 1988. Motion was seconded by Member
Smith.
This requirement conflicts with the customary practice whereby
Ayes: Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1301-A3 (REQUIRING GARBAGE HAULERS TO COLLECT YARD WASTE FOR
COMPOSTING) AND ORDINANCE NO. 711-A5 (PERMITTING PLACEMENT OF GRASS CLIPPINGS AND
LEAVES ON CURB FOR PICK-UP) GIVEN FIRST READING. Janet Chandler, Recycling
Coordinator, recalled that, at the March 17, 1988 Council Meeting, Edina garbage
haulers testified that a) In general, they were willing to implement separate yard
waste pick-up, b) That two of the haulers had compost programs in 1987, and c)
That curbside placement of compost would make the job much more efficient.
Subsequently, the Minnesota Legislature has just passed an amendment to the Waste
Management Act which states that effective January 1, 1990 yard waste may not be
disposed of in mixed municipal solid waste, in a disposal facility or in a
resource recovery facility except for the purpose of composting or co-composting.
Further, Mrs. Chandler stated that the 1987 Morningside compost program was very
successful and participation was high with many positive comments from residents.
Similar results have been reported by our neighboring cities which have instituted
compost programs. Public reaction to the newspaper report of the March 17 Council
Meeting was positive. With regard to the compostable bag, Hennepin County has
advised that it has no plans to make the bags available this year due to the
problems of storage, distribution and cost. Consumers and haulers generally liked
the compostable bags, but most cities do not wish to take on the task of
distributing bags on an ongoing basis.
available in stores at a reasonable cost. In conclusion, Mrs. Chandler said that
Hennepin County has stated its intention to continue development of compost sites
and that Edina needs a compost program in order to meet our recycling goals.
Following discussion, Member Smith introduced Ordinance No. 1301-A3 and Ordinance
No. 711-A5 and moved First Reading as follows:
The best hope is that they may become
ORDINANCE NO. 1301-A3
AN ORDINANCE AMEXDING ORDINANCE NO. 1301
TO REQUIRE GARBAGE HAULERS TO COLTXCT YARD WASTE FOR COMPOSTING
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA ORDAINS:
follows :
Section 1.
"Sec. 15. Collection of Compostable Materials. Haulers shall collect and
Ordinance No. 1301 is amended by adding a new Section 15 as
segregate, from other garbage and refuse, all grass clippings and leaves
which have been separated from other garbage and refuse and placed, in bags
designed for such purpose by residential customers, for pick-up. Haulers
shall report to the City Sanitarian the amount, by weight, of such leaves and
grass clippings delivered to compost disposal sites approved by Hennepin
County for the four-month periods ending April 30, August 31 and December 31.
Such reports shall be 'submitted within fifteen (15) days following the end of
each four month period."
Sec. 2. Section 15 and Section 16 of Ordinance No. 1301 are hereby renumbered
Sec. 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and
Section 16 and Section 17 respectively.
publication.
ORDINANCE NO. 711-A5
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 711
TO PERMIT THE PLACEMENT OF GRASS CLIPPINGS AND LEAVES
ON THE CURB ADJOINING RESIDENTIAL PROPERTP
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, HJTJNESOTA, ORDAINS:
Section 3 of Ordinance No. 711 is hereby amended to read as
follows :
Section 1.
"Sec. 3. Refuse to be kept in containers. All refuse on any premise shall be
stored in the containers required by Sec. 2 hereof, except as the same may
be consumed or disposed of on'such premises as permitted by said section and
except as provided in Sec. 4 hereof."
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Sec. 2. Sec. 4 of Ordinance No. 711 is hereby amended by inserting "(a)"
immediately after the heading of Sec. 4, and by adding a new paragraph "(b)" to
Sec. 4 as follows:
"(b) Grass clippings and leaves may be placed next to the street or curb
adjoining residential properties for pick-up provided that such grass
clippings and leaves so placed shall be: i) stored within a bag designed for
such a purpose and ii) placed at the curb no more than twelve (12) hours
prior to the scheduled pick-up."
Sec. 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and
publication.
Motion for First Reading of the ordinances was seconded by Member Turner.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Smith, Turner, Courtney
Nays : Richards
First Reading granted.
Member Richards stated that he supports the compost program and had voted "nay"
only for the reason that he is opposed to curbside pick-up of compostable
materials.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 102 (LIMITING TERMS OF SERVICE ON BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS) CONTINUED TO MAY 16.
Ordinance No. 102 (Limiting Terms of Service by Individuals Appointed to Boards,
Commissions or Committees) be continued to the Council Meeting of Hay 16, 1988.
Motion was seconded by Member Smith.
Member Turner moved that Second Reading of
Ayes: Smith, Richards, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried.
CONCERN NOTED REGARDING WIDENING OF BLAKE ROAD. Dr. Paul Carson, 6000 Pine Grove
Road, reiterated his concerns expressed at the last meeting( e.g. widening,
aesthetics, faster traffic, removal of trees) regarding the improvement of Blake
Road. He said it is his hope that the procedure can be changed on a project such
as this so that the Councilrcan get input from the citizens affected before staff
works up the project for,.public hearing. He said he would like the Council to be
aware that Blake Road as it exists today is a beautiful road that he hoped will
not get changed, but if it is to be improved that the citizens living there will
be asked for their opinions.
work done recently by staff was to look at the flooding issues on the south end of
Blake Road and to gather field data on the roadway.
is simply looking at the storm water issue at the pond and whether or not there
will be a road improvement project going north is not known. He added that two
residents who live on Blake Road have volunteered to get information to the
residents when staff has analyzed the field data.
Street was improved, the final road design was the product of considerable input
from the residents.
*BIDS REJECTED FOR PUMP AND DEEP WELL #10 RENOVATION: WORK TO BE RE-BID. Motion
was made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Smith to reject all bids and
re-bid for pump and well renovation (deep well #lo).
Engineer Hoffman again explained that the surveying
At this point in time, staff
He recalled that when West 44th
Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR SMALL TRUCK FOR GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE USE.
Member Turner and seconded by Member Smith for award of bid for small truck for
golf course maintenance use to recommended low bidder, Star Uest, at $9,259.30.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes.
Motion was made by
BID AWARDED FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS & POLICE LIABILITY INSURANCE. Member Smith asked
what the bidding process was for obtaining public officials liability insurance.
Manager Rosland explained the process as outlined in a memorandum submitted to the
Council on March 21, 1988 listing the insurance brokers who would be obtaining
quotations for the City's various insurance coverages. Motion was made by Member
Smith and was seconded by Member Turner for award of bid to recommended low
bidder, National Casualty, at $10,600.00 for public officials liability insurance
and at $23,780 for police professional liability.
Ayes: Smith, Richards, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried.
,*BID AWARDED FOR MILL POND WEED HARVESTING. Motion was made by Member Turner and
seconded by Member Smith for award of bid for mill pond weed harvesting to Midwest
Aqua Care at $8,768.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes.
REPORT PRESENTED ON DEER SURVEY. Assistant Manager Hughes introduced John Parker,
Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and Larry Gillette, Wildlife Manager of
Hennepin Parks, stating that they would give a report on the deer survey conducted
late winter and the feasibility of control measures.
order to begin to control the deer population there would have to be a cooperative
effort among the cities.
surveys in the Hennepin Parks preserves since 1974 and that the herds in the parks
and the surrounding areas must be considered as basically one unit.
Mr. Parker said that in
Mr. Gillette explained that he has been conducting deer
The deer
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population in Southwest Edina is really part of a larger population that includes
portions of Eden Prairie and Bloomington, most notably the complex known as
Hyland-Anderson-Normandale-Bush Lakes. He showed a graphic of the area they have
been flying since 1980. He explained that in the '70s the area was open
agricultural land and the deer herd moved annually from the summer range in the
Hyland-Eden Prairie-Edina area down to the Minnesota River valley.
corridors have been almost completely severed with the development that has
occurred in Bloomington and Eden Prairie and there now are only limited ways in
which the deer can move.
population of deer with an increase of 40-50% in the deer herd to the south.
survey conducted this winter counted 63 deer north of 1-494; this is the winter
distribution when the deer are yarded up.
out over Edina and the surrounding area. The fact that only 10 deer were counted
in Edina was in no way indicative of the population in the City. This population
is rather isolated now with some movement out but very little movement in. As to
expectations, Mr. Gillette said there has been relatively steady growth from 1980
to 1986. In the last two years the deer population has been constant, both north
and south of 1-494. Part of this is due to the fact that more open space is being
developed resulting in decreased habitat and also due to the increased traffic.
Deer population is not expected to increase very much but deer population density
may happen as they get confined to a more restricted area.
population may decrease but as the deer adapt they likely will hang on to the area
quite tenaciously. In the Hyland-Anderson-Bush Lakes area it will remain stable
because the major habitat is now park. Member Turner asked if the survey included
deer that have been seen in the northwest part of Edina. Mr. Gillette responded
that they probably are seen in that area in the spring, summer and fall when there
is more cover. As to control measures, Mr. Parker said the deer population could
not be controlled within the City of Edina. The DNR can furnish technical advice
to property owners with regard to protecting vegetation from the deer by the use
of repellants, etc. but that it has been the policy of the DNR that it is the
landowner's responsibility to take of the depredation problem.
is the deer/car collisions which totaled 2,800 in the metro area last year. One
of the remedies is a deer reflector system for high collision areas. Mr. Parker
concluded that if the deer population should increase in the future and if the
cities of Bloomington and Eden Prairie want to get involved in a control program
the DNR would then come back and work with the cities. Basically, it is a social
decision to be made within the communities. Member Richards asked about the cost
of a deer reflector system.
$3,000-5,000 per mile for materials, plus installation and that the reflectors are
effective in deer crossing areas. Member Smith commented that logic suggests that
if deer were taken out of Hyland Park there might not be so much pressure for them
to move into the other areas and that perhaps this could be suggested to Hennepin
County. Mr. Parker said it has been discussed with Hennepin Parks and the City of
Bloomington.
shooting of deer by conservation officers in the Minnesota Valley and in North
Oaks and that has been an emotional issue. Translocation is not effective because
most of the deer die. The philosophy of the DNR has been that once it gets out of
the realm of having an open hunting season it becomes the cities' responsibility
to control the deer herd. Mr. Gillette mentioned that about five years ago
Hennepin Parks went to the City of Bloomington and alerted them to the fact that
the deer heard was increasing and that they were willing to cooperate if
Bloomington desired to try to limit the herd. The Hyland-Anderson-Normandale-Bush
Lakes area is unusual in that there are so many lineal corridors and so many homes
abut up against it.
reserves, either shotgun or bow and arrow.
Hyland Lake area; the only way would be through a sharpshooter. To date there has
been no response from Bloomington indicating they desire to do anything to control
the deer population.
Bloomington about the deer situation. There being no questions from the audience,
Mayor Courtney thanked Mr. Parker and Mr. Gillette for their report. No action
was taken.
Those
Since 1980 there has been roughly a 20% increase in the
The
During the rest of the year they spread
Eventually the
The other problem
Mr. Parker the cost would be approximately
The only control methods used so far has been public hunts or
Deer hunts are held in all the other Hennepin County park
Those would not be appropriate in the
Mr. Parker said the DNR has continued to talk with
REPORT PRESENTED ON BRAEMAR PARK FACILITIES.
ago he had reported to the Council on a preliminary study of the Braemar Sports
Complex.
He reviewed the proposal as presented to the Park Board and as previously
presented to the Council pointing out the components of the proposal as follows:
1) Golf Course - Construct new nine-hole course, replace A-frame building,
improve the parking lot, construct golf car shelter, upgrade energy system at
clubhouse and purchase 20 new golf cars, 2) Purchase the Golf Dome, and 3)
Renovate the Pavilion. In order to accomplish this, it is proposed that the
facilities be combined together, not totally dollar-wise, but through a management
effort.
approved by the Council would necessitate the selling of $3,525,000 in bonds.
He presented graphics showing the proposed list of capital expenditures and the
Braemar Park Facilities revenue and expense detail (Actual 1987 and Build Out).
It was pointed out that the Golf Course can carry its own bonded indebtedness and
operating expenses. The Arena, through the energy upgrade could probably carry
its operating expenses but probably cannot carry its bonds. However, the revenue
Manager Rosland said that two weeks
The Council asked that it be referred to the Park Board for their input.
He then explained in detail the components of the project which if
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from the Golf Dome could carry a great deal of the bonded indebtedness because of
its projected strong cash flow.
effort a real savings will be realized. Revenue estimates are predicated on an
increase in fees for the Arena but no increase in Golf Course fees. There is a
strong desire to have more golf available at Braemar as approximately 250 rounds
per day are now turned down. Depreciation of all Braemar facilities over a period
of 20-30 years, depending on the facility, is included in the revenue and expense
figures. The proposed bond sale would be general obligation bonds carrying a 7.5%
anticipated interest rate over 20 years. Manager Rosland concluded by saying that
Braemar Golf course has been recognized as the finest public golf course in the
country.
and would meet the needs of the residents of Edina who support golfing. Member
Smith raised two questions: 1) management arrangement and 2) financial support
from athletic associations involved. Manager Rosland said the arena staff would
be used in the summer months to work the park thus freeing up Park and Recreation
crews for work on other City parks and the golf course crew would be used in the
winter months to work the Golf Dome.
summarized as follows. Edina Hockev Association - Steven Smith, president, said
they had reviewed the project and strongly support it. They would pledge $15.00
per registrant per year towards the funding of the facility which for the next
year is estimated at $10,000. Edina Figure Skating: - Club - Pam Moody, president,
said they fully support the improved facility.
members would also commit to $15.00 per member per year.
Scotia Drive, spoke in support of the renovation of the pavilion. Ed Howat, past
president of the EHA, spoke in support of the total project. An unidentified man
expressed concern that the golfers would be suppqrting the Arena.
advised that, independent of this issue, he had received a phone call from Mark
Rauenhorst who would like to explore once again working out with the City the
issue of Normandale Golf Course.
to express their views on the proposal for the Braemar Sports Complex.
Richards commented that the support indicated by the Hockey Association and the
Figure Skating Club fits with the City's general philosophy that these facilities
should in general be self-supporting without going back to the General Fund.
said we should separate the issues; look immediately at doing something about the
ice sheet at the Pavilion, then consider the issues of the Golf Dome purchase, the
revenues, etc. before taking on the $3.5 million commitment. Member Turner said
she supported the entire project.
of the entire Braemar Park, to move ahead with the pavilion renovation, to acquire
the asset of the Golf Dome which has proven to be worthwhile and the revenue
therefrom will allow the City to do the other improvements, and will satisfy the
demand for additional golf.
rather than considering separating the sites and that there is no way of knowing
where negotiations with Normandale Golf Course would lead.
like to see the City go ahead with the whole proposal, accept the support that has
been offered from the athletic associations and also look at the gymnastics
facility and encourage a study to add that to the Braemar complex.
commented that he felt the immediate problem was the repair of the Pavilion/Arena
and that he felt there were too many variables to support the entire project at
this time. He said he felt that Braemar Golf Course is a neat facility and maybe
should remain as it is. He said he had not heard any citizens express the need
for additional golf facilities.
than it should have nothing to do with the Arena other than it would be another
enterprise fund.
which to evaluate the need for the gymnastics facility. Mavor Courtnev said that
he would support the entire project as proposed.
be conservative but that progress has never been made without a certain amount of
risk; that he was pleased with the support from the associations and that the
whole project sounded logical. Tass Pauli, 6817 St. Patricks Lane, said that two
years ago the request came before the Council to build the executive course and
that there is a need when 250 residents are being turned away. He added that the
Council should look at this as an investment in its future. Also speaking in
support of the entire proposal were John Hoyt, 4812 Dunberry Lane; Roger Harrold,
member of the Golf Committee; and Jim Swanson, 6813 Hillside Lane. Following
lengthy discussion by the Council, Member Smith moved concept approval of the
Braemar Park facilities project to be phased as follows: 1) Implementation of work
on the Pavilion floor, 2) Obtain bids for design/upgrading of the commons area,
3) Report fromthe Park Board on the needs at Braemar Golf Course and the funding,
4) Consider the Golf Dome purchase, and 5) Decision on sale of bonds.
seconded by Mayor Courtney.
It is expected that through a combined management
This proposal would upgrade and make it an even finer golfing facility I
Association responses and public comment are
The Club of approximately 100
Paul Hagstrom, 6121
Member Richards
He said he felt it appropriate for the Council
Member !
He
It is an opportunity to combine the management I She said it makes sense to expand on the Braemar site
She said she would
Member Smith
Further, that if the Golf Dome is a good deal
He added that he would need more background information with
He said it is well and good to
Motion was
Ayes: Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried.
1-494 EIS AGREEMENT AND 1-494 JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT APPROVED.
directed the Council's attention to two documents that are products of the 1-494
Corridor Study, the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for 1-494 from the
Minnesota River to the 1-394 Interchange and the 1-494 Joint Powers Agreement
between the cities of Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Minnetonka and Richfield. .
The general objective in preparing the EIS is to help resolve uncertainty about
ultimate roadway design, allow advanced rights-of-way acquisition consistent with
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Federal requirements, and position projects in the corridor described above to be
ready to use funds when they are available. The EIS agreement basically indicates
that Edina will participate in the 1-494 EIS and will provide four percent (4%) of
the funding up to $36,000.00 'over a period of three years.
Agreement would involve the five cities and the private sector IMPROVE 494 group.
Member Turner noted that the Council had reviewed earlier drafts of the Joint
Powers Agreement.
most of the suggestions have been incorporated into the document.
commented that all the modification changes are excellent and suggested the
agreements be approved. Attorney Erickson suggested the following language
clarifications for the Joint Powers Agreement: Section 10.2 - That the parties pay
a percentage of the total cost, which total cost shall not exceed $900,000;
Section 11.2 - That any party withdrawing shall be responsible for any financial
commitment made prior to the withdrawal.
changes would be presented to the other cities. Member Turner moved adoption of
the following resolutions:
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that it hereby
approves the 1-494 Environmental Impact Statement Agreement between the State of
Minnesota, Department of Transportation, the Metropolitan Council, the Regional
Transit Board, the Metropolitan Airports Commission, Hennepin County, and the
cities of Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Richfield, Edina and Minnetonka;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor
and Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Edina.
RESOLUTION APPROVING JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEWENT
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that it hereby
approves the Joint and Cooperative Agreement between the cities of Bloomington,
Eden Prairie, Edina, Minnetonka and Richfield to jointly and cooperatively
implement the recommendations of the 1-494 Corridor Study;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council hereby authorizes and directs the hyor
and Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Edina.
Motion for adoption of the resolutions was seconded by Member Richards.
The Joint Powers
The revised version from the City of Edina was presented and
Member Richards
Engineer Hoffman said these suggested
RESOLUTION APPROVING 1-494 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT AGREEWENT
Rollcall :
Ayes: Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney
Resolutions adopted .
SHHSC EXTENSION OF FIRST CALL FOR HELP REFERRED TO HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION.
Manager Rosland advised that Larry Oppold, Director of South Hennepin Human
Services Council, has asked for an endorsing letter in support of a satellite
First Call for Help office somewhere in South Hennepin and has suggested that this
proposal be discussed by the Human Relations Commission of each city for
recommendation.
their next meeting and that their comments will then be brought back to the
Council. No action was taken.
Manager Rosland said this will be discussed by theaEdina HRC at
AGENDA APPOVED FOR NOISE IMPACT STUDY.
meeting of April 18, 1988 the Council approved a motion to develop additional
information on the issue of noise impacts caused by highways that traverse the
City of Edina.
agenda to address the issues raised and to be reviewed on June 20, 1988.
additional consultant fees for the work would be up to $6,000.00. Motion was made
by Member Richards and seconded by Member Smith to approve the noise impact agenda
and the additional consultant fees up to $6,000.00.
Manager Rosland recalled that at its
He advised that Engineer Fran Hoffman has drafted a noise impact
The
Ayes: Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried.
FEASIBILITY REPORT GIVEN ON SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT FOR WEST 62ND STREET FROM FRANCE
AVENUE TO OAKLAWN AVENUE: PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 5/16/88.
advised that residents adjacent to or near West 62nd Street from France Avenue to
Oaklawn Avenue have petitioned for a sidewalk or walking path along the street.
The Engineering Department has reviewed the area and believes it is feasible to
construct said walkway.
proposal to assess the neighborhood for the construction.
adoption of the following resolution:
Engineer Hoffman
The estimated cost is approximately $23,000.00 with a
Member Richards moved
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON
SIDEWALK IMI?ROvEpfENT NO. P-S-45
1.
the feasibility of the proposed sidewalk described in the form of Notice of
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, Hay 16, 1988, at 7:OO p.m. in the Edina
City Hall, 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 Engineer, having submitted to the Council a preliminary report as to
The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of the time,
5/2/88
(Official Publication)
CITP OF EDINA
4801 W. 50TH STREET
EDINA. MINNESOTA 55424
NOTICE-OF PUBLIC HEARING
WEST 62ND STREET FROM FRANCE AVENUE TO OAKLAWN AVENUE
TEMPORARY SIDEWALK IHPROVEKEN!C NO. P-S-45
The Edina City Council will meet at the Edina City Hall, on Monday, May 16, 1988
at 7:OO p.m., to consider the following proposed improvement to be constructed
under the authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429. The approximate
cost of said improvement is estimated by Hennepin County and the City as set forth
below: I WEST 62ND STREET - From France Avenue to Oaklawn Avenue
Temporan Sidewalk Estimated Cost
Improvement No. P.S.-45 $23,240.37
The area proposed to be assessed for a portion of the cost of the proposed
improvement includes: Lot 5, Blk 1, Lake Pamela Add%; Lots 1 through 9, Blk 2,
Lake Pamela Add'n; Outlots C & D, Lake Pamela Add'n; Lots 12 & 13, Blk 23, Fairfax
Add'n; Lots 12 & 13, Blk 24, Fairfax Add'n; Lot 1, Blk 1, France Ave 2nd Add'n;
Lots 1 through 5, Block 1, Roy E. Peterson's 2nd Add'n; Lot 1, Blk 1, Part of &ot
2, Blk 1, Peacedale Acres Add'n; Lots 4 through 6, Blk 1, Flo's Subdivision Add'n;
Lots 4 through 6, Blk 1, Replat of Part of Lots 5 & 6, Blk 1, Peacedale Acres
Add'n; Lots 1 through 6, Blk 1, Peacedale Acres Hoppe Replat Add'n; Lots 3 through
5, Block 2, Peacedale Acres Hoppe Replat Add'n; Lots 1 through 5, Blk 1, Peacedale
Acres Johnson Replat Add'n; Lots 1 through 13, Blk 1, Peacedale Acres Trafzer
Replat Add'n; Lot 1, Blk 1, Part of Lot 15, Blk 1, Peacedale Acres Add'n; Lots 1
through 7, Blk 1, McClellan's Peacedale Acres Replat Add'n; Lots 1 through 6, Blk
1, Nelson & Woodhull's 2nd Add%; Lot 1, Part of Lot 6, Blk 2, Peacedale Acres
Add'n; Lot 1, Part of Lot 7, Blk 2, Peacedale Acres Add'n; N 1/2 of Lot 1,
Woodhull Add'n; S 1/2 of Lot 1, Woodhull Add'n; Lots 1 through 4, Blk 2, Peacedale
Acres Add'n; Part of Lot 20, Blk 2, Peacedale Acres Add'n; Lot 1, Blk 1, Findell
Add'n; Lot 1, Blk 1, Hippe's Pamela Terrace Add'n; Outlot 1, Hippe's Pamela
Terrace Add'n.
These properties are proposed to be assessed at $270.24 per assessable lot.
Marcella H. Daehn, City Clerk
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Turner.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney
Resolution adopted . B DATE OF JUNE 27 SET FOR COUNCIL FOLLOW-UP SESSION. Member Turner explained that
in contacting the Council Members, they have been unable to come to agreement on
selecting any of the dates proposed by Barbara Arney for the Council Follow-up
Session.
Monday, June 27 at 5:OO p.m. Member Turner said she would contact Ms. Arney
regarding that date.
Following a brief discussion, Member Richards suggested the date of
ADDITIONAL FUNDS APPROVED FOR CITY HALL COUNCIL PICTURE DISPLAY. Member Richards
recalled that the Council had previously approved the expenditure of $1,000.00 for
the permanent City Hall Council Members picture display as part of the Centennial
events and Founder's Day on December 12.
Gallery for preparing the display came in at $2,300.00.
with the gallery has reduced the proposal to $1,500.00 and the committee has
recommended approval.
approve and authorize the expenditure of $1,500.00 from contingencies for the
permanent Council Members picture display at City Hall.
The proposal received from White Oaks
Subsequent negotiations
Motion of Member Richards was seconded-by Member mer to
Ayes: Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried.
PETITION/COMMUNICATION REGARDING REZONING OF 7100 FRANCE AVENUE ACKNOWLEDGED.
Manager Rosland noted that a petition had been received from the neighborhood
protesting any change whatsoever that would deviate from the present use of 7100
France Avenue; specifically, the requests being made by Room & Board (Gabberts)
for rezoning to permit a furniture store at that location.
heard again by the Community Development and Planning Commission on June 1, 1988
and by the Council on June 6, 1988.
Also acknowledged was a letter from David and Toni Knutson, 7001 Lynmar Lane,
regarding the Room and Board proposal.
I This item will be
Notices will be mailed for both meetings.
AMM ANNUAL MEETING TO BE HELD ON MAY 18. Member Turner reminded the Council
Members of the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Annual Meeting on May
18, 1988.
could attend.
CLOSED COUNCIL MEETING REGARDING POTENTIAL LITIGATION TO BE HELD MAY 16 AT 6 P.M.
Manager Rosland advised that the attorney for the City's insurance company has
asked'for a closed meeting with the Council to discuss potential litigation
regarding the flood damage of last July.
6 p.m. prior to the regular Council Meeting.
Manager Rosland said that reservations would be made for those who
It was agreed to meet on May 16, 1988 at
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SENIOR CENTER TO BE VACATED BY Jm 1. 1989.
Council that the City has received word that the Senior Center at 7151 York Avenue
must be vacated by January 1, 1989.
relocating the Center. I
Manager Rosland advised the
Staff will be looking at alternatives for
*CLAIMS PAID.
approve payment of the following claims as per pre-list dated 5/2/88: General Fund
$83,391.61, Art Center $6,374.41, Capital Fund $44,730.82, Swimming Pool Fund
$287.76, Golf Course Fund $41,244.40, Recreation Center Fund $3,601.45, Gun Rapge
Fund $233.33, Edinborough Park $10,650.56, Utility Fund $217,628.38, Liquor
Dispensary Fund $32,601.54, Construction Fund $6,414.35, Total $447,158.61.
Motion was made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Smith to
Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes.
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Courtney declared the I meeting adjourned at 11:55 p.m.
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