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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19880620_regular182 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL JUNE 20, 1988 Answering rollcall were Members Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner and Mayor Courtney. EDINA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' GOLF TEAM AND BOYS' TENNIS TEAM COMMENDED. Mayor Courtney presented resolutions of commendation for the Edina High School Girls' Golf Team and the Boys' Tennis Team for recent accomplishments in winning state championships. The resolutions were adopted unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS ADOPTED. Maber Turner to approve and adopt the consent agenda items as presented. Motion vas made by Member Kelly and seconded by Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. *MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF MAY 16 AND JUNE 6. 1988 APPROVED. Motion was made by Member Kelly and seconded by Member Turner to approve the minutes of the Regular Meetings of Hay 16 and June 6, 1988. Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes. PUBLIC HEARING CONCLUDED: SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT NO. P-S-45 ABANDONED. Engineer Hoffman recalled that a public hearing was conducted on May 16, 1988 for Sidewalk Improvement No. P-S-45 on West 62nd Street from France Avenue to Oaklawn Avenue as the result of a petition from residents in the area. the hearing and had referred the issue of traffic on the W. 62nd Street to the Traffic Safety Committee for their recommendations. of the Police Department had been stationed in the area and their reports showed a large number of vehicles in excess of 30 mph, some in excess of 50 mph and that the greatest number of violations occurred during the morning rush hour. determined that West 62nd is typical of any other collector street, i.e. Valley View or Wooddale Avenue. The action of the Committee was to recommend further enforcement and the placing of oversize speed limit signs to attempt to educate the drivers on the street. had explained that a sidewalk on West 62nd Street is in the City's long range Comprehensive Plan but that it is not yet scheduled in the Capital Plan. The proposal of an asphalt path on the south side of West 62nd Street was made to minimize cost with the expectation that the roadway would be rebuilt and the path removed and replaced with a concrete sidewalk. During the hearing it was evident that a concrete sidewalk should be constructed instead of asphalt. The West 62nd Street residents oppose the walk even though all neighbors south of West 62nd Street would be assessed for the construction cost. The new estimated assessment amount would be $504.00 per lot to be spread over a three year period. estimated assessment for asphalt was $270.24 per lot. Engineer Hoffman also recalled that there was some question as to where the walkway should go with regard to the property at 4301-05 West 62nd Street. It is felt that it should be constructed on the east side of the property to connect to the sidewalk on Valley View Road. stating the proposed assessment for concrete. been received in opposition. alternatives: 1) Wait until West 62nd Street comes up in the Capital Plan for reconstruction as a State Aid street; proposed assessment would be $20.00/foot for properties abutting, with no assessment to non-abutting properties; 2) Proceed with construction of the concrete sidewalk and assess the area bounded by West 62nd Street on the north to the Crosstown 62 on the south; and 3) Proceed with project and assess all property owners in the proposed area except property owners abutting West 62nd Street. had discussed the issue of need for a sidewalk. looked at the safety issue in terms of other collector streets in the area that do also do not have sidewalks but had not debated it as the key issue. Courtney then called for public comment. sidewalk project were: Tim Jordan, 6232 Peacedale Avenue; Janice Thang, 6312 Peacedale Avenue; Jerry Kopvetier, 4129 West 62nd Street; Silas Weir, 6301 Halifax Avenue; Douglas Yarwood, 4111 West 62nd Street; Bob and Georgia Book, 6201 Brookview Avenue, speaking for other five people in condominium; Robert Perrault, 6212 Peacedale Avenue; Ralph Schoenrock, 6228 Peacedale Avenue; and Randolph Hippe, 4213 West 62nd Street. Deusterhoff, 6320 Peacedale Avenue; Teri Ellis, 5223 Halifax Avenue; and Paul Wyse, 6301 Peacedale Avenue. for reconstruction. or more. Member Smith asked how those streets that are scheduled in the Capital Plan compare with West 62nd Street as to traffic hazard, etc. Engineer Hoffman said that those street have as much or more traffic or the pavement is in worse condition. Sidewalks have been an added extra for State Aid projects; prior to 1973 there were no sidewalks on any State Aid streets. adopted a policy of trying to place sidewalk on at least one side of all major streets. been responsive to concerns about picking up/dropping off children where there is a safety issue. The Council had continued The Traffic Enforcement Unit It was Engineer Hoffman recalled that at the last meeting he The He said that a reminder notice was sent to affected property owners One letter and six phone calls have Engineer Hoffman outlined the following Member Turner asked if the Traffic Safety Committee Engineer Hoffman said they had Mayor Speaking in objection to the proposed Speaking in support of the project were: Jim Member Kelly asked when West 62nd Street would be up Engineer Hoffman replied that it would be at least five years Subsequently, the Council Member Smith commented that the Edina School District has historically He said he did not understand how a sidewalk on the south side of 6120188 183 cu Ln Ln I: 5 m West 62nd Street would help residents gee to Pamela Park because there is no crosswalk. urgent sidewalk project would have to be delayed. the petition was to provide access for pedestrians to get to France Avenue and to Valley View Road as well as to the park and that sidewalk on West 62nd Street as included in the Comprehensive Plan was to tie the two sidewalk systems together. He said that staff is reviewing the 1980 sidewalk plan prior to the 1989 Budget hearings to re-evaluate the priorities. Sidewalk Improvement No. P-S-45 for West 62nd Street from France Avenue to Oaklawn Avenue (south side) not be approved and that the project be abandoned at this time for the reasons that there are presently other priorities for sidewalks and that West 62nd Street does not present eminent danger to pedestrians. seconded by Member Turner who stated she supported the long range Comprehensive Plan for sidewalk priorities, that it made more sense to do the sidewalk improvement when the street is improved, and that she strongly supported the recommendations of the Traffic Safety Committee regarding West 62nd Street. Member Kelly commented she would support the motion if the recommendations of the Traffic Safety Committee are approved and that she agreed that the sidewalk should be built when the street is improved. He also asked if in order to move this project along some other more Engineer Hoffman explained that Member Smith moved that the proposed Motion was Rollcall : Ayes : Mot'ion carried; project abandoned. Kelly , Richards , Smith, Turner , Courtney PUBLIC HEARING ON SOUND WALLS/SIGHT BARRIERS CONCLUDED: RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED FOR MNDOT HIGHWAY REPAIR AND LEGISLATIVE ACTION THRU AMM. that this is the fourth time the subject of sound walls/sight barriers has been discussed since November, 1987. petitions last year for some type of sound walls along Highway 100 between West 44th and 50th Streets from residents on the east side. Later a second petition was received from residents on the west side of Highway 100. At its meeting of April 18, 1988 the Council asked that additional information be brought back on seven issues relating to sound walls. would report on their research regarding property values, that consultants Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch, Inc. would give results of the neighborhood survey regarding funding and would present graphics regarding types of sound walls. Research-Propertv Values - Assessor Ralph Johnson stated that there is no special classification or explicit tax relief for noise affected properties in the State of Minnesota. market value should be reflected in the Assessor's valuation for that purpose. Within the study area, the negative effect of highway traffic has been considered and reflected in previous years' assessments. as requested a sales analysis, as is usual assessment procedure, was performed on single family residential homes located adjacent to Highways 100 and 62. purpose was to determine whether these homes were being assessed at a higher relationship to selling prices than the rest of the community. included 74 sales occurring from September, 1985 through September, 1987. Statistical comparison between the sales study area and the City of Edina inclusive, shows a comparable relationship between selling price and the Assessor's market value. study area; a variance that can be found in other areas within the City when comparing a small sample area against the overall City assessment. results of the study, the Assessor's office at this time would recommend no additional reduction in value for the properties within the study area. analysis on a regular basis will be utilized to determine any further market fluctuations. Impact Noise at Minnehaha Creek Bridge/Fence Heights - Staff met with the consultant and MnDOT engineers regarding the impact noise at north end of the Minnehaha Creek Bridge. A sag in the roadway has been identified which causes larger vehicles as they cross the area to conduct a booming noise. agreed to correct the problem this summer, either through a technique called mud jacking or by replacement of that portion of the concrete. With regard to fence heights, MnDOT said they have a certain standard for fence heights along the freeways in the metropolitan area and that standard shall remain. FundinE/Opinion - Survey - Jim Kranig, consultant, stated that a postcard survey was mailed to 280 residents in the affected area and 198 responses were received. Approximately 32% of the respondents said traffic noise from Highway 100 does bother them and 68% said it does not. Approximately 65% of those said the noise bothered them during the nighttime hours of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Approximately 78% of them said noise bothered them during the 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. period; 87% of those said noise bothered them during the daytime hours of 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Approximately 38% of all respondents said they would want noise walls and 62% said they did not even if there was no direct cost to them. Approximately 20% of the total respondents indicated that they would be willing to contribute some amount toward noise walls through assessments. level for those who would agree to assessments would be $530 per year. yield a total of $20,600 per year and $206,000 for the full assessment period. Two patterns did emerge from the responses. First, those who indicated that they are bothered by the noise generally are within the area which exceeds 65 decibels during daytime hours. amount through assessments; these respondents are essentially a subset of those Engineer Hoffman stated He recalled that initially the City has received Engineer Hoffman said that the Assessor The effects of noise or any other negative or positive influence on Appraiser Ed Pederson reported that The The market study The median sales ratio varied only 2-4% higher in the Based upon the Continued MnDOT has Neighborhood Given the responses, the average funding This would The second involved those who are willing to pay some 6 120188 - bothered by the noise. Mr. Kranig also,presented slides taken area which illustrated the types of noise walls that have been AsuhaltMoise Reduction - As to other non-wall noise reduction in the metropolitan constructed. techniques, Mr. Kranig stated that the use of bituminous pavement was investigated. a number of studies the results show that new bituminous pavement is somewhat quieter than new concrete pavement. perceptible. while noise levels decrease as concrete initially ages. A thin bituminous overlay on concrete was found to lose its initial noise advantage very quickly while a thick overlay was found to be similar to bituminous pavement. However, bituminous overlays can delaminate with age and could result in creating a heavy truck impact noise condition. Mr. Kranig explained that active noise reduction technology uses amplifiers to produce out-of-phase sound which cancels the undesirable sound. Current research is being done in areas of confined noise, such as ventilation fans, automobile and airplane interiors and industrial machine operations. No research could be found in active noise reduction for highways which appears to be applicable for this area. Hennepin County Board currently does not have a policy on noise walls as they do on light rail transit, solid waste, etc. In talking with staff, their position seems to be that on any roadway project they will build to meet the Federal standards of 70 decibels with regard to noise levels. Hoffman presented staff recommendations as follows: 1) Consider amending the Comprehensive Plan with regard to noise impact, and 2) Pursue legislative action for funding noise walls via motor vehicle excise tax through the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM). Following the presentations, Mayor Courtney called for public comment. walls/sight barriers were: Margaret Francis, 4609 Cascade Lane; Ruthann and Richard Holetz, 4609 Sunnyside Road; and Phyllis Carrico, 4907 Sunnyside Road. Speaking in opposition were: John and Trudy Kellogg, 5009 Edinbrook Lane; Kelsey Smith, 4801 W. 44th Street; Dudley Parsons, 4437 Brookside Terrace; and Pat Bowles, 4375 Brookside Terrace. repair work that MOT has agreed to do at the bridge and what were the results of the survey. identify the source of the noise impact problem other than the expansion joints. They have concluded that the impact noise on the north end is caused by the sag in the roadway; on the south side they may only find it to be an expansion joint problem. He said that, regarding the results of the survey, although the state law was changed in 1987 to allow cities to special assess for noise wall projects, the findings are that there is insufficient support from the larger neighborhood for a special assessment project even though there is good support base from the smaller group near the highway and if something were done to mitigate the highway noise additional funding would have to be found. following resolutions and moved adoption and directed the Manager to submit them to the agencies named: WHEREAS, the Edina City Council has been undertaking studies on noise impacts along metropolitan freeways in Edina; and WHEREAS, a noise impact problem has been identified at Hinnehaha Creek Bridge on T.H. 100; and WHEREAS, the noise created by the highway and bridge at Hinnehaha Creek needs to be abated by repair of said area; NOW, THEBEFOBE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council hereby requests that the Minnesota Department of Transportation take appropriate action to repair T.H. 100 at Hinnehaha Creek prior to September 1, 1988. In reviewing However, the difference is barely In addition, noise levels increase as the bituminous pavement ages I Hennepin Countv Inuut - Engineer Hoffman said that the Recommendations - Engineer Speaking in support of construction of sound Member Smith asked for a clarification of the Engineer Hoffman explained that it took a great deal of time to Member Richards offered the 1 RESOLUTION RESOLUTION BHEBEBS, the City of Edina is in the process of updating its Strategic Plan to deal with issues resulting from the continued urbanization of the City; and UHEREAS, highway traffic noise has been identified as one of these issues; and WHEREAS, the issue appears to be a metropolitan as well as an individual City issue, given the videspread problem in Edina and the many other cities in the metropolitan area with similar residential proximi- to major roadways; and UEEREAS, it is felt that a metropolitan approach is needed to address the traffic noise problem which stems from regional highway traffic; and WHEREAS, the City of Edina considers the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities to be the appropriate metropolitan agency to investigate the issue; NOW, TEEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council hereby requests the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities to establish a legislative policy and lobby for a position to develop a funding mechanism for noise barriers on roadways that are already established and not a part of nev construction; BE IT FUBTHEB RESOLVED that this funding mechanism might consist of funding between private property owners, municipalities and the State of Minnesota and that the Association of Metropolitan consider recommending that the State funding source be from the motor vehicle excise tax. Motion for adoption of the resolutions was seconded by Member Turner who added that this issue fits in with one of the issues in the Strategic Plan - the broad issue of urbanization of the community. increase and as the City works through the Strategic Plan we should have in mind other ways of dealing with this. . I The increasing noise, traffic and clean air problems will continue to cu Lc) u-) I m a 185 Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Resolutions adopted. *REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY REZONING AND PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR PINEWOOD TOWNHOMES (HARVEY SWENSON) WITHDRAWN. Member Turner to accept withdrawal of the application for preliminary rezoning to PRD-2 District and preliminary plat for Pinewood Townhomes as requested by the proponent. Motion was made by Member Kelly and seconded by Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVED FOR SWENSON'S REPLAT OF LOTS 1. 2 and 3. EDENMOOR ADDITION. placed on file. Planner Larsen presented the request for preliminary plat approval for property generally located west of Sherwood Road and north of Edenmoor Street extended westerly. the Council considered a proposal to redevelop the subject property with a 6-unit townhouse development. support denial of the townhouse proposal. proponent has withdrawn his townhouse proposal and has submitted a proposal to develop the property with four single family lots. The proposal was considered by the Community Development and Planning Commission on June 1, 1988. single family proposal showed the four lots served by a cul-de-sac on the southerly portion of the property adjacent to the rear yards of the houses on Richwood Drive. neighbors and with the City Engineer the proponent submitted an alternate proposal which illustrated a new public street located on the northerly portion of the property immediately south of the Harvey Hansen office building. lots range in size from 10,136 square feet to 16,112 square feet in area with an average lot size of 12,693 square feet and meet or exceed Zoning Ordinance requirements for single family lots. The plat proposes a 40 foot right of way, a 28 foot wide street and a hammer head cul-de-sac. This compares to our normal 50 foot right of way, 30 foot street and circular cul-de-sac. of way and street width allows for deeper lots and more desirable placement of homes. Planner Larsen advised that the Planning Commission looked at both of the proposals and they as well as staff preferred the placement of the public street on the northerly portion of the property as it would create a more desirable relationship with the existing homes to the south. favorably to the lot sizes in the Richmond Hills neighborhood. The Planning Commission recommended preliminary plat approval subject to: 1) Final Plat approval, 2) Developer's agreement, and 3) Subdivision dedication. Planner Larsen advised that the proponent, Harvey Swenson, was present to respond to questions. Member Smith asked if there would be any access onto Vernon Avenue. Hoffman said access would only be by the new public street. Richwood Drive, expressed concerns of the neighborhood as to storm water drainage and berming on the south side of the proposed plat and the type of houses that will be built. Planner Larsen responded that the grading plan will be reviewed by the Engineering Department as well as the watershed district prior to final plat approval. proposal and will be picked up by the storm sewer on Vernon Avenue. In response to the type of houses to be constructed, Planner Larsen said he was not aware of any covenants on the property. introduced the following resolution and moved adoption, subject to 1) Final Plat approval, 2) Developer's agreement, and 3) Subdivision dedication: Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved and ordered He recalled that at its May 16, 1988 meeting The Council voted to order staff to prepare findings to Subsequent to the Council action the The initial Following discussions with some of the immediate adjoining The proposed The reduction of right Engineer Hoffman has reviewed and approved the proposed road design. The lot sizes compare Engineer Ron Cohen, 5213 Storm water will drain to the low point as in the previous townhouse No further comment being heard, Member Richards RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY PIAT FOR SWENSON'S REPIAT OF LOTS 1. 2 AND 3. EDENMOOR ADDITION BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ed-, Minnesota, that that certain plat entitled "SWENSOEi'S REPIAT OF LOTS 1, 2 AND 3 EDEXHOOR ADDITION", platted by Harvey G. Swenson and presented at the regular meeting of the City Council of June 20, 1988, be and is hereby granted preliminary plat approval. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Kelly. Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. BID AWARDED FOR BRAEMAR PAVILION RENOVATION - PHASE I. Manager Rosland presented bids for Braemar Pavilion Renovation - Phase I showing Eagan Construction Company at $691,200, Shaw-Lundquist Association at $575,900, Hagman Construction, Inc. at $769,000, Merrimac Construction Company at $779,990 and New Mechanics Companies at $817,400. completion on time and would recommend award to bid to Eagan Construction. advised that bids for Phase I1 would be on the August 1, 1988 Council Agenda. Member Kelly moved award of bid for Braemar Pavilion Renovation - Phase I to recommended low bidder, Eagan Construction Company, at $691,200. Motion was seconded by Member Richards. He said that the low bidder has a reputation for good work and He Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. 6/20/88 186 *BID AWARDED FOR TREE TRIMMING - SW QUADRANT OF CITY. Motion was made by Member Kelly and seconded by Member Turner to approve award of bid for tree trinrmhg - SU quadrant of City to recommended low bidder, Davey Tree, at $2.90/in. Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. *BID AWARDED FOR REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES. seconded by Member !Turner for award of bid for removal of diseased trees to recommended lov bidder, Asplundh, at $8.50/in. Motion vas made by Member Kelly and Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. *BID AWARDED FOR TREE STUMP REMOVAL. by Member Turner for award of bid for tree stump removal to recommended low bidder, Arps, at $1.30/in. Motion was made by Member Kelly and seconded I Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. *BID AWARDED FOR SALE OF USED LEVER VOTING MACHINES. Motion was made by Member Kelly and seconded by Member Turner for award of bid for purchase of used lever voting machines to sole bidder, Klein's Scrap Iron & Metal Company, at $3.61per machine, FOB Barrett Mowing and Storage Company, 7100 Washington Avenue So. Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. BIDS AWARDED FOR INSURANCE RENEWALS. insurance quotations for the City's insurance renewals as follows: *tion #1 Ceil Smith, Assistant to Manager, presented Premiums TRANSCONTINENTAL - Liquor - $500,000 limit $ 53,600 PENCO - General Liability - 500,000 limit 124,719 Automobile - 500,000 limit 54,102 (no comp. or collision) LEAGUE - Workers Compensation Premium does not vary with losses; except Workers Compensation TRANSCONTINENTAL - Liquor - $500,000 limit 53,600 HARTFORD - General Liability - 500,000 limit 81,208 Between $130,452 and $398.687 Premium = $103,452 + (losses x 1.10) @tion #2 ($5,000 deductible property damage) Automobile - 500,000 limit 54,104 (no comp. or collision) LEAGUE - Workers Compensation Insured pays all Property Damage claims under $5,000 Between $103,452 and $398,687 Option #3 HOME INSURANCE HOME INSURANCE Present Plan - - General Liability, including Liquor - $500,000 86,991 Automobile 500,000 34,026 (includes $3,117 charge for comp. and collision- Fire Trucks) - Workers Compensation 358,939 Premium varies with losses on all lines Option #4 TRANSCONTINENTAL - Liquor - $500,000 limit 53,600 LEAGUE - General Liability - 600,000 limit 106,238* Automobile 600,000 limit 19,925 (no comp. and collision) LEAGUE - Workers Compensation * Between $103,452 and $398,687 Claims made coverage - $36,750 to purchase extended reporting endorsement ProDertv HARTFORD 41,782 ROYAL 42 , 833 40,781 52,891 HOME INSURANCE LEAGUE ZURICH 54,000 Based on the fact that Option #3 (Home Insurance) results in the lowest cost to the City four out of the five past year periods, staff would recommend award of bid to Home Insurance for General Liability including Liquor, Automobile and Workers Compensation. Staff would recommend award of bid to The Hartford for Property Insurance based on consideration as to payment of the premium (25% down and remaining amount amortized over 9 months) and past performance. presentation of the bids and discussion of the City's insurance, Member Richards moved approval of Option #3 and award insurance bids as follows: I, Following HOME INSURANCE - General Liability, including Liquor $ 86,991 Automobile 34,026 HOME INSURANCE - Uorkers Compensation 358 , 939 Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney HBBTpoBD - Property $ 41,782 Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion was seconded by Member Turner. Member Turner moved award of bid for Property Insurance as follows: Motion was seconded by Member Kelly. 6 I20 I88 .. 187 TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF JUNE 14, 1988 APPROVED. Fran Hoffman, Chairman of the Traffic Safety Committee referred to item Section A(3) regarding traffic safety concerns on West 62nd Street at Peacedale Avenue which was referred to the committee by the Edina City Council and noted that a report had been presented earlier in the meeting in connection with the hearing on the proposed sidewalk improvement on West 62nd Street. As to item Section C(1) he said there was a lengthy discussion as requested from members of The Lanterns Association on the installation of the barricade a$ West 51st Street and Halifax Avenue. action was taken following a request from residents on Halifax and concern regarding volume and speed of traffic. He explained what had transpired at the meeting and reported that the Committee moved to continue the matter for one month pending traffic count surveying of adjacent streets and in The Lanterns parking lot area and to place "NO THRU TRAFFIC" signs at the entrances to The Lanterns. William Phillips, on behalf of the residents at The Lanterns, read a prepared statement giving their position on the barricade and asking that consideration be given to the concerns of the residents of The Lanterns. Member Richards commented that it makes sense to get the additional traffic survey and then consider the matter in another month. He said he had received call from residents on Bruce Avenue about diverting more traffic into their street. Member Turner moved to approve the following recommended action listed in Section A of the Traffic Safety Committee Minutes of June 14, 1988: 1) That Loch Moor Drive be assigned schedule by the Traffic Enforcement Unit to create a Police deterrent and also to more accurately assess the speed problem, 2) That in response to traffic safety concerns in the Morningside area impacted by a traffic task force study in St. Louis Park, traffic counts be scheduled in the next week for Edina's affected areas and that we do additional traffic counts as each alternative is implemented by St. Louis Park, 3) does, in fact, exhibit unsafe conditions with the addition that the matter has been referred to the Police Department's Traffic Enforcement Unit, and also that the speed limit signs in the area be enlarged, and to acknowledge Sections B and C of the Minutes. Motion was seconded by Member Kelly. Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. The That the Commjittee report back to the Edina City Council that West 62nd Street ON SALE WINE LICENSE RENEWALS APPROVED. Manager Rosland advised that applications have been received for On-sale Wine License renewals from seven of the restaurants in the City. and would recommend renewal, subject to conditions as noted on the individual reports. Member Smith moved approval of On-sale Wine License renewals, subject to the Police Department's recommendations for the following restaurants: Boundary Waters Restaurant, Empress Restaurant, Good Earth, Original Pancake Housefly Pie, Ediner, Pantry Restaurant and Szechuan Star. Turner. Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. The Police Department has made their examinations and inspections Motion was seconded by Member COMMITMENT NOT MADE FOR DECENTRALIZATION OF FIRST CALL FOR HELP/UNITED WAY SERVICES. Manager Rosland referred to a memorandum from John Senior, Jr., Chairman of the Human Relations Commission, in response to the request of the Council that they research the issue of decentralization of First Call for Help (United Way Service). The Commission feels that the City of Edina need not make any commitment at this time because usage studies show that the services already available to our area are adequate. Hennepin County regarding the use of their staff person now located in Bloomington. Prairie and Bloomington, the cost would be minor and would be shared by the cities. Commission feels we should not make a commitment at this time. As a member of the South Hennepin Human Services Council Board, Member Turner said that the position of the Board was for decentralization. advisory committees are exploring the whole question of how to increase public knowledge of First Call for Help and its number she concurred that the recommendation of the Human Relations Commission is appropriate. is a difference of opinion as to whether there should be one number for the entire metropolitan area or different numbers for each community. Services Council's concern is the importance of linking the person with a problem with the appropriate resource to help solve the problem. would support the Human Relation Commission's position but suggested that the Council might send a letter to First Call for Help expressing interest in the importance of good inquiry and referral in this area, not taking a stand on how it is to be delivered. Member Turner moved that a letter be sent to First Call for Help advising them of the recommendation of the Human Relations Commission for no commitment at this time and expressing the City's interest in the importance of educating the public to use the First Call for Help number. by Member Kelly. United Way is currently negotiating with If progress is made on using this person for Edina, Richfield, Eden Because of several options that will be available in the future the She added that because the United Way's She said there South Hennepin Human Member Turner said she Motion was seconded Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. 6/20/88 188 FEES AND CHARGES STUDY PRESENTED. which had been requested by the Council several months ago. needed at the present time and that this is just one portion of the many materials the Council will be receiving over the next several months that will all culminate in the budget process. producing the study and said that prior to budget time he felt the need to discuss the philosophy relating to the fees and charges the City collects. suggested that the time to do this may be when the 1989 Budget Assumptions are presented. Manager presented the Fees and Charges Study He said no action is Member Smith complimented the staff for the effort in Member Turner No formal action was taken. 1989 BUDGET HEARING DATES SET. will begin with a budget preview showing various budget assumptions at the Council Meeting of July 18, 1988. The proposed budget will be ready for submission to the Council on September 1, 1988. Staff would recommend the following tentative dates be set for 1989 Budget Hearings: September 6, 8 and 16, 1988 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. hearings. Manager Rosland advised that the budget process I The Council informally agreed to reserve those dates for budget CITY TO CONSTRUCT TRAFFIC DIVERTER AT SUMMIT/INTERLACHEN BLVD. Gordon Hughes recalled that at its meeting of June 6, 1988 the HRA had made a decision not to partially fund the traffic diverter at Summit Avenue and Interlachen Boulevard as requested by Robert Hamilton, owners of Interlachen Town I Homes. Subsequently, a letter was sent to Mr. Hamilton and Westminister i Corporation advising them of the decision and also informing them that if they could not come to an agreement regarding the diverter within two weeks that the City will construct a simple diverter, cost of which will be the responsibility of Westminister. Westminister that they will use their budgeted amount of $4,000 for construction of the diverter, but that he had not heard from Mr. Hamilton. Consequently, the was taken. Assistant Manager I Assistant Manager Hughes said that he has the concurrence of 1 City will be constructing a simple diverter within the next few weeks. No action I 1988-89 WORK PROGRAM PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED. to the draft of the 1988-89 Work Program that had been given the Council and said the elements of the program are based upon the issues which were identified at the Strategic Planning Retreat of April 9, 1988. He asked for comments and input from the Council so that the program could be adopted at the July 11, 1988 meeting. No formal action was taken. LANE AYRES LETTER DISCUSSED REGARDING ONE YEAR LIMIT FOR EXTERIOR COMPLETION OF RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS. Lane Ayres, 4407 Branson Street, spoke in support of his letter to the Council urging consideration of an ordinance that would place a one year limit from time of permit to exterior completion of residential building projects. He referred to an ordinance which was adopted by the City of St. Louis Park that is intended to protect neighbors from the visual blight of unsightly, unending projects and property value declination and said is has worked well. Following some discussion the Council informally directed the staff to draft an ordinance to deal with the issue to be considered by the Council at its meeting of July 11, 1988 and to get input from the City Attorney, the Planning Commission and the Building Constructions Appeals Board. i APPOINTMENT TO COMMUNITY CENTER BOARD DISCUSSED. Member Smith asked if the terms I for the Council's representatives on the Community Center Board ran concurrent with the School Board terms or with the City's other advisory boards/commissions. He also advised that Elie Reid would like to retire from the Board. that the terms should be consistent with the City's other advisory boards whose terms run to February 1 and that the matter of a replacement for Mrs. Reid be placed on the next Council Agenda. APPOINTMENT TO COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO BE MADE JULY 11. Member Kelly recommended that the Council conduct interviews prior to the July 11th Council meeting so that an appointment could be made to fill the vacancy on the Community Health Services Advisory Committee at the Council meeting on that date. MANAGER'S REVIEW AND COUNCIL SALARIES DISCUSSED. Member Kelly questioned if the timing for the Manager's review at year end was out of sequel with the budgeting process. originally was okay. Council salaries in comparative cities prior to budget hearings. Assistant Manager Hughes referred t I It was agreed I It was agreed to interview applicants at 6:OO p.m. on July 11. Member Turner commented that she felt the schedule as laid out Member Kelly also raised the issue of again looking at TREE TRIMMING BIDDERS DISCUSSED. from tree trimmers regarding how to get on a list when bids are sent out. Rosland advised that they should call the City Forester and request that their names be put on the list for bids. Member Kelly said she has had several inquiries Manager COUNCIL REMINDED OF FOLLOW-UP SESSION ON JUNE 27. Member Turner reminded the Council Members of the follow-up session with Barbara Arney scheduled for Monday, ,r 6120188 June 27 from 5 to 9 p.m. meeting . Member REPORT GIVEN ON LMC CONFERENCE. Courtney had attended the League 189 Richards commented that he would be late for the Member Turner reported that she and Mayor of Minnesota Cities Annual Meeting held on June v 9, 1988-and that they had presented the Council's position in opposition to the proposed amendment for increased dues. majority vote for approval. She reported that the amendment received a PROPOSED MLC LAWSUIT DISCUSSED. Member Turner said the Board of the Association of Metroplitan Municipalities would be meeting prior to the next Council Meeting and asked regarding the status of the proposed Municipal Legislative Caucus lawsuit regarding the property tax bill. Manager Rosland responded that he feels the operating committee probably will recommend that the lawsuit not be commenced and that he would keep the Council informed on the issue. LETTERS FROM RESIDENTS OF DEWEY HILL WEST CONDOMINIUMS DISCUSSED. advised that several letters had been r.eceived from residents of Dewey Hill West Condominiums regarding the condition of the pond on their complex and requesting that the City take some positive action regarding the water loss. Specifically, they are asking the City to seal the pond and add water. pond is on private property and that the City has never done this in the past and that he would so advise the individuals who have written the letters. Manager Rosland He commented that the ENGINEER AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES COMMENDED. commended the City Engineer and the Public Works employees for their efforts in keeping the water ban in force during this time of lack of rainfall. water pressure is a serious problem but that the crews seem to be keeping it under control. Manager Rosland He said CABLE FRANCHISE TO BE AUCTIONED. franchise sale will be an auction sale in New York City. with the company on behalf of the cities regarding the Relief Ordinance. company has offered $880,000 to keep the Relief Ordinance in place until 1992 but the cities feel it is worth more. negotiations develop. Manager Rosland advised that the upcoming cable The SWSCC is negotiating The He said he would keep the Council posted as the *CLAIMS PAID. approve payment of the following claims dated 6/20/88: General Fund $758,826.92, Art Center $5,515.11, Capital Fund $164,289.54, Swimming Pool Fund $5,459.16, Golf Course Fund $65,754.71, Recreation Center Fund $1,231.22, Edinborough Park $4,893.83, Utility Fund $18,616.30, Liquor Dispensary Fund $107, 095.58, Construction Fund $752.50, IMP Bond Redemption #2 $120,675.00, Total $1,253,109.87; and for confirmation of payment of the following claims dated 5/31/88: General Fund $425,082.15, Art Center $1,408.23, Swimming Pool Fund $426.82, Golf Course Fund $12,247.36, Recreation Center Fund $5,909.10, Gun Range Fund $672.84, Edinborough Park $9,745.47, Utility Fund $21,471.88, Liquor Dispensary Fund $283,002.84, Construction Fund $290,00, Total $760,256.69. Motion was made by Member Kelly and seconded by Member Turner to Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Courtney declared the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. City Clerk