HomeMy WebLinkAbout19880711_regularI90 MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL
JULY 11, 1988
Answering rollcall were Members Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner and Mayor Courtney.
CENTENNIAL UPDATE GIVEN. Kay Bach, Co-Chair of the 1988 Centennial, presented an
update on Centennial activities. She reported that the events for the month June
revolved around an Arts, Flowers and Fashions Festival, but also included
Edinanite at the Twins on June 21 and the Centennial Run on June 26. The month of
July began with the All-Class Edina High School Reunion and All-Class Band Reunion
events and the city-wide Neighborhood Block Parties.
of July 4th began with the 10 a.m. Parade on 50th Street and continued with
afternoon events at Lake Cornelia Park, the John Philip Sousa Memorial Band and a
spectacular fireworks display at dusk. She showed photographs taken during the
June and July events and reported that the turnouts for the High School Reunion,
(estimated 2,500 to 3,000 alumni present) the All-Class Band Reunion and the
Parade were fantastic. The main event for August will be the Golf Tournament on
August 8.
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RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCE ADOPTED FOR CLINTON J. CHRISTOPHER.
the following resolution of condolence which was unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCE
WHEREAS, Clinton J. Christopher was a long time resident of the City of Edina; and
WHEREAS, he was held in high esteem by all who knew him for his many civic
interests and his efforts in serving his community; and
WHEREAS, in 1939 he was one of the founders of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in
Edina; and
WHEREAS, he served as President of the Edina Country Club in 1953; and
WHEREAS, he was appointed by Governor Luther Youngdahl as advisory commissioner of
the Minnesota Department of Business Development and held that position under four
governors ; and
WHEREAS, he was elected President of the Edina Village Council and served during
the post World War I1 years of 1946 through 1947 when Edina began its building
boom;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Edina City Council does hereby mourn the
passing of
and extends its condolences to his son and daughters, to his grandchildren and
great grandchildren.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be entered into the Minutes Book of
the Edina City Council and that a copy be presented to his family.
ADOPTED this 11th day of July, 1988.
Mayor Courtney read
CLINTON J. CHRISTOPHER I
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS ADOPTED.
Member Kelly to approve and adopt the consent agenda items as presented.
Motion was made by Member Smith and seconded by
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried.
*MINUTES OF THE REGULAR JUNE 20 AND SPECIAL MEETINGS OF MAY 16 AND JUNE 6. 1988
APPROVED.
approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting and Special Meetings of Hay 16 and June
6, 1988.
Motion was made by Member Smith and seconded by Member Turner to
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
*LOT DIVISION APPROVED FOR LOTS 15. 16 AND 17 BLOCK 2. BROOKSIDE HEIGHTS (5037
WILLIAM AVENUE) - HEARING DATE SET - 8/1/88 Motion was made by Member Smith and
seconded by Member Turner to adopt the folloving rssolution:
WHEREAS, the folloving described tracts of land constitute various separate
parcels :
WEBEAS, the owners of the above tracts of land desire to subdivide said tracts
into the following described new and separate parcels (herein called "Parcels"):
RESOLUTION
Lots 15, 16 and 17, Block 2, BROOKSIDE HEIGHTS; and
Lot 17 and the North one half of Lot 16, Block 2, "BROOKSIDE HEIGHTS",
including that portion of the vest one half of the vacated alley adjoining
vhich lies between the easterly extension of the north line of said Lot 17
and the south line of the North one half of said Lot 16;
and
Lot 15 and the South one half of Lot 16, Block 2, "BROOKSIDE HEIGHTS".
including that portion of the west one half of the vacated alley adjoining
vhich lies between the easterly ertension of the south line of said Lot 15
and the north line of the south one half of said Lot 16.
FJHEREBS, it has been determined that compliance vith 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 vith the purposes of the
Subdivision and Zoning Regulations as contained in the City of Ed- Ordinance
Nos. 801 and 825;
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NOW, THEaEPOBE, 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 vaived 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 vith the prior approval of this Council as may
be approved for by those ordinances.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR INTERCOM ALERT SYSTEM.
seconded by Member Kelly for award of bid for a Fire Department Intercom Alert
System to recommended sole bidder, Executone of Minneapolis, at $5,995.00.
Motion was made by Member Smith and
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR ONE (1) TON TRUCK. Motion was made by Member Smith and seconded
by Member Kelly for award of bid for Public Uorks/Street Department one (1) ton
truck to recommended low bidder, Superior Ford, Inc., at $12,689.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
BID AWARDED FOR EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF WELL SCREEN (WELL #41.
Member Smith and seconded by Member Kelly to approve Emergency Purchase of Well
Screen (Well #4) from Layne Minnesota at $9,095.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
Motion was made by
BID AWARDED FOR EMERGENCY REPAIR OF FIRE TRUCK (AERIAL TOWER)..
Member Smith and seconded by Member Kelly to approve Emergency Repair of Fire
Truck (Aerial Tower) from Custom Fire, Inc. at $6,339.10.
Motion was made by
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
ON-SALE WINE LICENSE RENEWAL APPROVED - VIE DE FRANCE RESTAURANT. Motion was made
by Member Smith and seconded by Member Kelly to approve the On-sale Wine.License
Renewal for Vie de France Restaurant.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
1988-1989 WORK PROGRAM ADOPTED.
Work Program advising that it had been revised in accordance with the Council's
directive of June 20, 1988. He said staff feels that the issues can be
accomplished within the suggested timeframes. Member Turner questioned the lack
of a timetable for Issue #4 - How can Edina maintain its high-quality living and
working environment in light of the effects of increased urbanization especially
traffic related impacts?
dealing with travel demand management in the event the Hedberg development does
not come to fruition.
implications for the City for the next 10-20 years.
with regard to Issue #5 - How will Edina comply with mandates imposed by Hennepin
County regarding the diversion of recyclables from the solid waste stream? - that
we would meet or exceed our goal of diverting 39% of the city-wide solid waste
stream through recycling for calendar year 1992 as mandated by Hennepin County.
Manager Rosland said that the Recycling Commission is working very hard on this
issue and would have some proposals for the 1989 Budget hearings. Member Turner
moved approval of the 1988-1989 Work Program as presented vith the addition of a
September 1, 1989 date on Issue #4.
Manager Rosland presented the proposed 1988-1989
She suggested that the Council set some dates for
She added that the whole 1-494 Corridor Study has
Member Smith commented that
Motion was seconded by Member Smith.
Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried.
REPORT GIVEN ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGULATING EXTERIOR COMPLETION OF ONE AND TWO
FMiILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS.
June 20, 1988 the Council had discussed the issue raised by a resident for a one
year limit for exterior completion of residential projects and had directed staff
to bring this to the Building Construction Appeals Board and the Community
Development and Planning Commission for their recommendation.
both organizations agreed that such an ordinance should be adopted.
Attorney has been instructed to prepare a draft ordinance for the Council's
review. No formal action was taken.
Manager Rosland recalled that at Council Meeting of
He reported that
The City
DR. RICHARD COW APPOINTED TO COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Mayor Courtney stated that following the interviews held prior to the Council
Meeting and upon nominations of the Council he would recommend that Dr. Richards
Cohan be appointed to the Community Health Services Advisory Committee to fill the
un-expired term resulting from the resignation of Theresa Perrone.
made by Member Kelly for consent of the Mayor's appointment of Dr. Richard Cohan
to the Community Health Services Advisory Committee to fill an un-expired term to
2/1/90.
Motion vas
Motion was seconded by Member Turner.
Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried.
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WELL WATER REPORT PRESENTED.
a memorandum prepared by Fran Hoffman, Director of Public Works, which reported on
the water-usage in the City of Edina during the current drought. The report noted
that during the month of June, 1988 the average gallon per capita consumption was
approximately 450 gallons. This meant the City well system was pumping virtually
non-stop for the month of June.
seventeen wells draw down on the aquifer was severe enough to cause loss of
pumping ability.
this is not a normal circumstance during any previous year, including the dry
months of 1987.
The 1987 June per capita use of 346 gallons was considered excessive.
1988 rate of 450 gallons per capita suggests that more conservation is needed.
The current ban with staff enforcement has worked for most days.
have been four mornings where the water pressure was critically low in the higher
elevations of the City.
which allowed some much needed maintenance on the equipment. A major problem has
developed with Well #4 due to sand being pumped up from the aquifer. Repairs are
being made and the well should be back on line soon.
small margin of capacity should be available so that maintenance can be performed
on other wells.
the residents and businesses understand that the tremendous amount of water being
pumped needs to be applied carefully and that more conservation efforts should be
promoted.
ban and commended the staff involved for their efforts in enforcing the ban.
added that a brochure will be provided to each resident regarding the ban and
reasons why the water system must be managed.
Manager Rosland directed the Council's attention to
During the non-stop pumping scenario, four of the
Pumping capacity was restored by adding length to each well;
.
The pumping total for June was in excess of 593,000,000 gallons.
The June I However, there
The recent rain brought a small reprieve to the system
If Well #4 works properly, a
The report concluded that the current sprinkling ban will work if
Manager Rosland briefly reported on the enforcement of the sprinkling
He
No formal action was taken.
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FEASIBILITY REPORT APPROVED FOR PERMANENT STREET SURFACING AND CURB & GUTTER -
P-BA-282 (APACHE ROAD AND INDIAN WAY WEST/INDIAN HILLS ADDITION AND P-EA-284
(MINNESOTA DRIVE): PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET FOR 7/18/88.
Smith and seconded by Member Kelly to adopt the following resolution:
Motion was made by Member
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BESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR &IZC *G ON P- STREET SURFACING
AND CURB h GUTTER IMPROVEMENT NOS. P-BA-282 and P-BA-284
The City Engineer, having submitted to the Council a preliminary report as to
feasibility of the following proposed improvements:
Permanent Street Surfacing and Curb and Gutter Improvement No. P-BA-282
Apache Road and Indian Way West in Indian Hills Addition
Permanent Street Surfacing and Curb and Gutter Improvement No. P-BA-284
Minnesota Drive from France Avenue to Edinborough Way
as to the estimated cost of such improvements, said report is hereby approved
directed to be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk.
This Council shall meet on Monday, July 18, 1988, at 7:OO p.m. in the Edina I
City Hall, to consider in public hearing &e dews of all persons interested in
said improvements.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
BIDS TO BE TAKEN FOR PERMANENT STREET SURFACING WITH CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER
IMPROVEMENT NO. P-EA-282.
Kelly to adopt the following resolution:
Motion was made by Member Smith and seconded by Member
RESOLUTION APPROVING PUNS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND DIRECTING BDVERTIS~ FOB BIDS FOR
PERMMEIV STREET SURFACING WITH CONCRETE CURB & GUTTW 'IMPROVEHEXT NO. P-BA-282
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF EDINA, HINNESOTA;
1. The plans and specifications for the proposed improvements set forth in the
folloving Advertisement for Bids form, heretofore prepared by the City Engineer
and now on file in the office of the Citp Clerk are hereby approved.
2. The Clerk shall cause to be published in the Edina Sun and Construction
Bulletin the following notice of bids for the improvement:
(Official Publication)
CITY OF EDINA
4801U. 50TH STREET
EDINA, "NESOTA 55424
HENNEPIN COUNTY, ZIINNESOTA
ADVERTISEMIBIT FOR BIDS
STREET SURFACING WIW CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTW
CONTRACT #88-5 (EXG)
IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-282
. BIDS CLOSE AUGUST 11, 1988
SEATRD BIDS will be received and opened in the Council Chambers
Hall, 4801West 50th Street at 11:OO A.M., Thursday, August 11,
City Council will meet at 7:OO P.M., Monday, August 15, 1988 to
bids.
219 Tons MDOT 2331 Base
164 Tons MDOT 3341 Wear
264 IS B6-18 Curb & Gutter
The following are approximate major quantities:
1,176 LF Drive Over Curb & Gutter
in Ed- Ciq
1988. The Edina
consider said
Bids shall be in a sealed envelope with a statement thereon showing the work
covered by the bid.
4801West 50th Street, Ed-, Minnesota 55424, and may be mailed or submitted
Bids should be addressed to the City Engineer, City of Edina,
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personally to the City Engineer.
through the mail or by personal submission, after the time set for receiving them
may be returned unopened.
Work must be done as described in plans and specifications on file in the office
of the City Clerk.
(by check).
specifications with a bo^ fide bid.
accompanied by bid bond or certified check payable to the City of Edh in the
amount of at least ten (10) percent of all bids.
separate check for $5.00 payable to the City of Edina for postage and handling.
BY ORDER OF TBE EDINA CITY COUNCIL.
Bids received by the City Engineer, either
Plans and specifications are available for a deposit of $25.00
No bids will be considered unless sealed and
Said deposit to be returned upon return of the plans and
All plans mailed, enclose
Marcella M. Daehn, City Clerk
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
*RESOLUTION ADOPTED TO LEVY SANITARY SEWER/WATERMAIN CONNECTION CHARGES FOR LOT 2.
BLOCK 1. SMABY ADDITION (5424 GROVE STREET). Motion was made by Member Smith and
seconded by Member Kelly for adoption of the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council does hereby authorize the assessment of
the connection charge for Sanitary Sewer No. 206 in the amount of $764.72 and the
connection charge for Watermain Lateral No. 127 in the amount of $607.86 for a
total of $1,372.56 to be levied against Lot 2, Block 1, SMABY ADDITION (PIN
32-117-21-14-0060)p, 5424 Grove Street, payable over a period of six (6) years, the
first payment collectible with real estate taxes payable in 1989, and with
interest on the entire assessment at the rate of 7.5% per annum.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
*RESOLUTION ADOPTED CHANGING POLLING LOCATION FOR PRECINCT 18.
Member Smith and seconded by Member Kelly for adoption of the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that the
polling place for Precinct 18 in the City of Edina be changed from Lutheran Church
of the Master, 7128 France Avenue South to Edinborough Park, 7700 York Avenue
South.
Motion was made by
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
*FINAL PLAT RESOLUTION REVISED FOR ENGSTROM MARNIE ADDITION.
Member Smith and seconded by Member Kelly for adoption of the following
resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that that
certain plan entitled "ENGSTROM H;BRNIE ADDITION", platted by Ronald A. Zamansky
and Lynn L. Zamansky, his wife, Bahram Mozayeny and Minoo Mozayeny, husband and
wife, Richard J. Krentz and Patricia A. Krentz, husband and wife, and William W.
Krentz, single, and Eugene S. Hauser and Georgia Hauser, husband and wife, and
presented at the regular meeting of the City Council of December 21, 1988 be and
is hereby granted final approval.
Motion was made by
RESOLUTION
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED: RESOLUTION ADOPTED APPROVING TRANSFER OF THE CITY'S
CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE.
16, 1988 he had advised the Council that Rogers Communications, Inc. had announced
the sale of their United States cable systems. In order to permit the transfer of
the franchise to a new Grantee the Council set a hearing date of July 11, 1988 and
authorized and directed that notice be published. He recommended adoption of a
resolution granting final approval to transfer of the franchise and amendment of
the Cable Television Ordinance to change the name of the Grantee. The operating
committee of the SWSCC recommends approval of the transfer.
informed the Council that the SWSCC Operating Committee is trying to negotiate a
cash settlement of $3-4,000,000 plus recovering franchise fees because the
Commission feels strongly that the-company has benefited from the Relief Ordinance
adopted by the franchise cities in 1985.
Turner moved adoption of the following resolution:
Manager Rosland recalled that at the meeting of May .
Manager Rosland
No public comment being heard, Member
RESOLUTION GIVING FINAL APPROVAL TO
A TRANSFER OF TBE CITY'S CABLE TELEVISION PRANCHISE
-, the City of Ed-, Minnesota ("City) has granted a cable television
franchise (the "Franchise") to Rogers Cablesystems of Minnesota Limited
Partnership ("RCMLP") pursuant to City's cable communications ordinance (the
"Franchise Ordinance"); and
WHEREAS, Rogers Cablesystems of the Southwest, Inc. ("RCTS1")is the sole general
partner of RCMLP and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rogers U.S.Cablesystems, Inc.
(J'RUSCI"), which is a wholly-owned subsidiary ofRogers Cablesystems of America,
Inc. ("RCA") (collectively called herein the "Rogers Companies"); and
WEERIWZ, the Rogers Companies have acquired all the limited partnership interests
in RCMLP; and
WEEREAS, there is no need for RCMLP to operate the Franchise now that the Rogers
Companies has acquired all the limited partnership interests in RCMLP; and
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VHEBEBS, the Rogers Companies seeks to dissolve the RCMS limited partnership and
transfer the Franchise to the general partner, RCTSI; and
VHEREBS, the proposed transfer will not cause a change in the controlling interest
in, or a change in the operation of, the Franchise, because RCTSI is the general
partner of RCMS; and
VHEREBS, the proposed transfer has been reviewed and discussed by the Operating
Committee of the Southvest Suburban Cable Commission' ("SWSCC") which has forwarded
the proposed transfer to the City with a recommendation for approval; and
FTHEaEBs, it appears that the proposed transfer will be in the general public
interest and will not adversely affect subscribers to the City's cable system.
ROW, THEBEFoaE, BE IT RESOLVED:
A.
RGMS to RCTSI and the dissolution of RCMS; such consent and approval is
conditioned on (i) the filing by RCTSI of a written Acceptance Agreement
("Acceptance") in a form and substance acceptable to the City and containing the
requirements set forth in Article XIV, Section 2 and Article XII, Section 1 of the
Franchise Ordinance whereby RCTSI agrees to assume, perform, and discharge those
obligations and duties of RGMS in the Franchise Ordinance, including an opinion
of legal counsel, guarantees and other documents, as required by said Article XIV,
(ii) the adoption of a similar resolution by all of the cities of Eden Prairie,
Hopkins, Hinnetonka and Richfield within 90 days after adoption of this
resolution, and (iii) the filing of all of the documents required at (i) above
within 30 days after the last date of adoption of a similar resolution by all of
the cities listed at (ii) above.
B.
agreements entered into by RCMS are deemed in full force and effect and will
remain unchangedby the transfer, except that RCTSI will replace and be
responsible as the successor in interest to all obligations and rights held
formerly by RGMS.
C. The City notes that Section 6, subdivision 2, of the 1985 Relief Ordinance
provides for automatic termination of the relief therein when the Grantee collects
one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000) as measured from September 1, 1984, in
gross revenue. The City intends that the Relief Ordinance will terminate pursuant
to said subdivision only if gross revenues exceed one hundred million dollars
($100,000,000), from the franchises held by RCTSI in the cities of Edina, Hopkins,
Eden Prairie, Richfield and Hinnetoxika, irrespective of revenues received from all
other franchises held, owned, or operated by RCTSI. This statement of intent does
not affect any other subdivisions of said Section 6.
Passed and adopted this 11th day of July, 1988, by the City of Edina.
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I The City hereby consents to and approves the transfer of the Franchise from
.
The City declares as of the time of this Resolution that the Franchise and all
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City Clerk
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Kelly.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney
Resolution adopted.
Hember Turner moved First Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1120-A4 as
follows, with waiver of Second Reading:
ORDINANCE NO. 1120-A4
TO CErAI?GE THE NAME OF GRANTEE
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1120
THE CITP OF EDINA, MINNESOTA DOES ORDAIN:
amended to read as follows:
Section 1. That Article I, Section 2, Paragraph J of said Ordinance be
"J. "Grantee" is Rogers Cablesystems of the Southwest, Inc."
Sec. 2. This Ordllnance vi11 be effective in accordance with the provisions of I Article XIV of said Ordinance, including delivery to the City of the acceptance,
opinion of legal counsel, guarantees and other documents as required by said
Article XIV, and provided further, however, that it shall become effective only if
all of the cities of Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Hinnetonka and Richfield adopt
an ordinance similar to.this Ordinance within ninety (90) days after the adoption
of this Ordinance.
be in full force and effect upon adoption and publication.
Sec. 3. Subject to the provisions of Section 2 hereof, this Ordinance shall
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First Reading: July 11, 1988
Second Reading: Waived
Motion for adoption of the ordinance was seconded by Member Kelly.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney
Ordinance adopted.
1988 AMENDMENTS TO MINNESOTA TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ACT DISCUSSED. In reference
to a letter dated July 13, 1988 to the Council from Jerry Gilligan regarding the
1988 Amendments to the Minnesota Tax Increment Financing Act, Member Kelly asked
if Mr. Gilligan would attend a Council Meeting to explain the legislation.
Manager Rosland said he has asked that Mr. Gilligan prepare an executive summary
of the letter and that he could be brought in if the Council still wished further
explanation. No formal action was taken.
AMM BOARD ACTIONS REPORTED.
the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM):
1) City of Edina's resolution regarding sound barriers which was forwarded to the
AMM has been referred to the AMM Transportation Committee;
2) AMM voted to join the Municipal Legislative Caucus's lawsuit against the State
of Minnesota concerning property tax legislation;
3) AMM Board adopted a resolution in support of the League of Minnesota Cities's
developing computer capability to run models of the various legislative proposals
for property tax changes.
because she felt the LMC's role should be that of developing policy and that it
should find another organization that could develop the computer capability;
4) AMM Area Breakfast - July 19, 7:30 a.m. - Minnetonka Community Center - for
managers, mayors and council members to discuss issues important to their cities.
Member Turner reported on the following actions of
Member Turner said she voted against the resolution
PUBLICITY ON INFORMING RESIDENTS REGARDING SEPARATION OF YARD WASTE QUESTIONED.
Member Turner asked how the City is informing the residents regarding the
ordinance amendments recently adopted with regard to separation of yard waste for
pick-up by private haulers and whether it was incumbent on the haulers to so
inform their customers.
Manager Rosland said that the haulers have done that and staff has written the
haulers thanking them for the notification. A discussion was held on ways of
communicating "good neighbor" policies to the residents with no formal action
being taken.
She said she had not received any notice from her hauler.
COMPLAINT REGARDING HANDICAPPED PARKING AT JERRY'S COMPLEX NOTED. Member Richards
said he had received a phone call from a resident who did not think the public
parking ramp at Jerry's complex complied with the handicapped parking
requirements. Engineer Hoffman responded that four handicapped parking spaces
were being installed on the lower level and would be the required 12 feet in
width.
LETTERS REGARDING DROUGHT/SPRINJXLING BAN NOTED.
has received a number of letters from residents regarding the sprinkling ban and
that some felt they were being discriminated against because they had to stay up
to water between 9 p.m. and 9 a.m. while those with underground sprinklers did
not. He also said staff had received calls from individuals who were rude and
used profanity and that he had told the staff they should hang up on that type of
call.
regarding the watering ban.
Mayor Courtney said that the City
He pointed out that a lot of the staff's time is being given to calls
MEMBERSHIP ON AMM LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEES DISCUSSED.
directed the Council's attention to a bulletin from the Association of
Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) regarding membership on AMM Legislat.ive Policy
Committees and asked if any of the Council wished to serve on one of the five
committees listed. He advised that Assistant Manager Gordon Hughes &ll7%ominated
for the Housing and Economic Development Committee and that Ceil Smith's name will
be submitted for the General Legislation Committee. Member Smith asked that his .
name be submitted for the Municipal Revenues Committee.
Manager Rosland
MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS LAWSUIT DISCUSSED.
regard to the potential Municipal Legislative Caucus (MLC) lawsuit against the
State of Minnesota all prior indications were that the MLC was not going to sue.
At a recent meeting the MLC decided to sue because they feel strongly that the
Legislature is dealing with the tax laws unfairly as well as using a "garbage
bill" or "closed doortt approach.
question because he had read that as the Council's position.
in the suit as well as 66 cities. Member Turner said she had voted for the AMM
supporting the suit because she felt once the MLC had made the decision to sue it
was an opportunity for unity among the cities to go forward on this together.
said the only city that voted against it on the AMM Board was the City of St.
Paul.
it cost, and will the City of Edina have a chance to give its viewpoint on whether
it will support an expenditure of City funds for this purpose.
Manager explained that with
He commented that he had voted no on the
The AMM is joining '
She
Member Richards asked who would be representing the entity, how much will
Manager Rosland
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explained that at the present time the recommendation to support the lawsuit comes
from within the MLC funds. The MLC funds for next year are recommended to go from
a $10,000 cap to a $12,000 cap; those funds would support the lawsuit and the
various MLG activities.
of the firm of Maun-Green, would represent the MLC and the cities.
first go to the tax court.
relations firm to correlate the cause of why the lawsuit, etc.
is estimated at approximately $75,000.
to contribute $5,000 and also approved their budget for 1989 with a 4% dues
increase.
and trying to represent the City Council, it would have been helpful if the
Council had taken the time to more fully discuss this issue on the two occasions
when the lawsuit was brought up.
She urged that when critical issues come up that the Council take the time to talk
them through. Member Rosland said a letter will be written to all the 66 cities
on behalf of the LMC asking them to participate financially in the suit. The suit
will attempt to focus the legislature on the fact that a lot of people are upset
about the current tax laws. No formal action was taken.
Richard Gaalswyck, a specialist in real estate tax law,
Also within that budget is the retaining of a public
The total budget
The suit would
Member Turner commented that the AMM voted
She added that on tough issues like this, when sitting on the AMM Board
I A consensus was not developed nor a vote taken.
CLAIMS PAID.
approve payment of the following claims as per pre-list dated 7/11/88: General
Fund $369,487.97, Art Center $8,227.26, Capital Fund $2,859.27, Swimming Pool Fund
$5,309.99, Golf Course Fund $45,178.12, Recreation Center Fund $2,973.94, Gun
Range Fund $998.72, Edinborough Park $14,398.93, Utility Fund $230,864.44, Liquor
Dispensary Rmd $22,706.79, Construction Fund $5,425.00, Total $708,430.43.
Motion was made by Member Smith and seconded by Member Kelly to
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Courtney declared the
meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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City Clerk