HomeMy WebLinkAbout19881017_regularMINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL
OCTOBER 17, 1988
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Answering rollcall were Members Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner and Mayor Courtney
COMMENDATION PRESENTED TO DOUGLAS R. TAYL,OR. Mayor Courtney presented the
following commendation to Douglas R. Taylor:
"The City,of Edina wishes to commend you for your efforts in apprehending a
burglar on September 24, 1988.
On that date you arrived home to find an unknown man inside your apartment.
overcame his physical resistance, restrained this man and summoned police
officers, who took custody of the man, who was subsequently identified as Gregory
Quamme. Quamme was a wanted felon.
from his vehicle which links him to numerous burglaries which occurred in
Burnsville, Bloomington and Edina.
Your efforts in this apprehension have aided in removing a very active criminal
from our streets and deserves the praise and honor of the citizens of Edina.
C. Wayne Courtney, Mayor"
You
Stolen property was recovered from him and
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS ADOPTED.
Member Turner to approve and adopt the consent agenda items as presented.
Motion was made by Member Kelly and seconded by
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried.
PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR BERENBERG FIRST ADDITION DENIED UPON ADOPTION OF FINDINGS OF
FACT. Planner Craig Larsen stated that the public hearing on preliminary plat
approval for Berenberg First Addition had been continued by the Council at its
meeting of October 3, 1988 and that the Council had directed staff and the City
Attorney to prepare findings and reasons to support denial of the plat for further
review knd final action by the Council. He advised that the findings have been
prepared and reviewed by the City Attorney and that copies have been mailed to the
affected parties. Gary Grandrud, 8400 Normandale Boulevard, attorney representing
Danny Berenberg, directed the Council's attention to his letter dated October 17,
1988 which had been hand delivered and to which was attached a legal memorandum
dated October 12, 1988 from Mark A. Otness regarding Berenberg First Addition. He
urged the Council to carefully consider the legal issues and recent Minnesota
Supreme Court decisions in situations similar to the Berenberg application
referenced in the memorandum.
Mr. Walz stated that he had reviewed the subject memorandum and that in looking at
the Council Agenda he noted an item to amend the Subdivision Ordinance No. 801.
He said it was his understanding that Ordinance No. 801 is the ordinance that
presently provides the standards for review of the proposed subdivision. It is
Mr. Berenberg's position that he has met the standards in the existing ordinance.
In reading the text of the proposed amendment, Mr. Walz said that it appears to be
a bootstrap effort to justify, after the fact, some of the findings that have been
proposed in connection with the Berenberg subdivision.
appears to be an admission that the standards in the present ordinance are not
sufficient to authorize the rejection of the proposed subdivision. James Van
Valkenburg, representing concerned neighbors, commented that he had read the
Findings and had submitted comments thereon. He stated that the neighbors are in
favor of the Findings and urged the Council to adopt them.
clarification on the comment made by Mr. Walz that the proposed amendment to
Ordinance No. 801 is meant to cover this subject.
the Findings before the Council make no reference to the amendment to Ordinance
No. 801.
what action the Council will take on the ordinance amendment.
that the two agenda items came together at this time.
to reaffirm what the Comprehensive Plan says and what the practice of the
Community Development and Planning Commission and the City Council has been, but
the two items are not tied. Motion was made by Member Turner to adopt the
Findings, Decision and Reasons as presented by staff (copy attached) and to deny
the application for the proposed subdivision entitled Berenberg First Addition.
Motion was seconded by Member Smith.
He then introduced Frank Walz, Best & Flanagan.
He said further that it
Member Smith asked for
Attorney Erickson opined that
The Findings are based upon the existing ordinance and it is not known
It just so happens
The ordinance amendment is
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner
Nays: Courtney
Motion carried. '
Mayor Courtney said that he voted no because he was not sure the City could defend
its decision in a court of law.
PRELIMINARY REZONING AND PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVED FOR ERHARDT ADDITION. Planner
Craig Larsen recalled that the public hearing on preliminary rezoning and
preliminary plat for the Erhardt Addition had been continued by the Council at its
meeting of September 19, 1988 to give the proponents time to revise the plat and
provide information on the sizes and dimensions of other lots in the area.
proponent has submitted a revised preliminary plat which changes the common rear
lot line.
feet deep the lot still is below the required 120 feet.
The
The revised plat provides the required 25 foot rear yard, but at 107
The proponent has also
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supplied lot dimensions and lot areas for both single family and multi family lots
in the area.
perpendicular to the north/south property lines of the lot. This revised lot line
provides the standard minimum rear yard setback of 25 feet which is required for a
R-1 District lot; it does not provide the minimum lot depth of 120 feet.
reality is pushes the rear lot line for the single family lot so far to the east
that the remaining portion for the R-2 property becomes extremely difficult if not
impossible to develop with a suitable building. Planner Larsen observed that Ron'
Erhardt, proponent, was present to provide further information for the Council's
review. Ron Erhardt, 4214 Sunnyside Road, presented the original plat map and
reviewed a brief history of the subject property beginning in 1919 when it was
first owned by his maternal grandparents. In 1955 the Village of Edina condemned
the easterly portion for the purpose of laying out a roadway, e.g. Valley View
Road, to access Southdale Center. The subject property was adversely impacted by
the condemnation proceedings by the taking of over 20,000 square feet, leaving it
a unique property located on the curve of the roadway. Mr. Erhardt recalled that
the Community Development and Planning Commission at its meeting on September 7,
1988 moved to recommend preliminary rezoning and preliminary plat approval based
on the grandfather clause. He also recalled concerns of the Council with regard
to: 1) lot depth on the R-1 property and how it would affect the character of the
single family dwellings on Brookview Avenue, 2) square footage of the R-2 lot on
Valley View Road and that it would set a precedent, and 3) the diagonal lot line
between the two properties in that it would be an "odd ball".
presented a graphic of the various lots in the area, showing the number of
dwelling units on each and the square footage of the lots.
lots are the same size or smaller than the proposed R-2 lot and range in lot width
from 75 feet to 156 feet.
and that the proposed R-2 lot is comparable to other R-2 lots in the vicinity. He
also gave examples of both single family and R-2 lots in the City that have been
approved during recent years which required variances.
had talked to the neighbors about the proposal no one that he had been able to
contact had a problem with it.
the neighborhood who stated they supported the proposed subdivision and agreed
that the proposal does not change the characteristics of the single family
dwellings on Brookview Avenue and that the new proposed double dwelling will
enhance Valley View Road.
setback variances for the single family lot; the proposed R-2 lot required a
variance on the square footage.
out the lot line and that the proposed lot line now before the Council is a
compromise. It would require a lot depth variance on the single family lot;
however the rear yard setback is at the required minimum. On the R-2 lot a square
footage variance would be required. In summary, Mr. Erhardt said that the revised
plat would satisfy most of the questions that were raised, would meet the land use
requirements of the Comprehensive Plan and that both the grandfather and hardship
factors apply to the proposed subdivision. Member Richards reiterated his concern
about too much density for the area and that he did not feel a hardship exists to
justify the variances that would be required for the proposed subdivision. Member
Kelly commented that she had looked at the subject property and had talked with
neighbors in the area.
Comprehensive Plan which allows double dwelling units on Valley View Road and is
the best use of the property. Member Kelly introduced Ordinance No. 825428 for
First Reading and moved adoption of the following resolution
Planner Larsen explained that the lot line has been reoriented
In
Mr. Erhardt then
Nine of the double
He suggested that the precedent has already been set
He mentioned that when he
He presented a petition signed by 15 residents in
The original proposal required lot depth and rear yard
Mr. Erhardt said they tried several ways to lay
She said that she felt this project fits in with the
ORDINANCE NO. 825-A28
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINBNCE (NO. 825)
BY ADDING TO THE DOUBLE DWEI;LMG UNIT DISTRICT (R-2)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINB, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
Section 6 of Ordinance No. 825 of the City is amended by adding
the following thereto:
Section 1.
"The extent of the Double Duelling Unit District (Sub-District R-2) is
enlarged by the addition of the following property:
Sec. 2.
Lot 2, Block 1, Erhardt Addition."
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and
publication.
RESOLUTION APPROVING PREIJHR?ARY PLAT
FOR ERHBRDT ADDITION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that that
certain plat entitled "ERHBRDT ADDITION", platted by Ronnie Phillips Erhardt and
Robert Erhardt as personal representatives of The Estate of Peggy Chalmers
Erhardt, also known as Peggy C. Erhardt, and presented at the regular meeting of
the City Council of December 5, 1988, be and is here'granted preliminary plat
approval.
Motion for First Reading of the ordinance and adoption of the resolution was
seconded by Member Smith.
the questions asked by the Council, has sought the direct input of neighbors in
the area, and has provided history in support of the required variances.
Turner commented that she had been concerned about the number of required
variances, that the rear yard setback variance had been removed, that the proposed
subdivision is consistent with the neighborhood and would support the motion.
Mayor Courtney then call for rollcall vote.
Member Smith commented that Mr. Erhardt has addressed
Member
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Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Smith, Turner, Courtney
Nays: Richards
Ordinance granted First Reading; resolution adopted.
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FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVED FOR AMERICANA STATE BANK (BUILDING EXPANSIONZ.
Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved and ordered placed on file.
Planner Larsen presented the request of Americana State Bank, 5050 France Avenue
South, for Final Development Plan Approval, noting that the subject property is
located at 51st Street and France Avenue South. The site contains approximately
27,414 square feet of land area, with the total floor area of the existing
building of 15,799 square feet. The bank has submitted plans for a 3,588 square
foot addition to the building. The addition would fill in the open area under the
suspended second story on the north side of the building.
area would be utilized for retail banking activities.
addition would match the existing building.
proposed addition would require reconfiguring the existing parking lot north of
the building.
area and would increase on-site parking from 19 to 23 spaces.
access points would also be relocated.
approximately 22 feet west to improve site lines from the autobank exit.
proposed addition complies with all Zoning Ordinance requirements and conforms to
the 50th and France Commercial Area Plan. Staff would recommend approval subject
to: 1) public parking assessment of $2.155 per square foot for the addition (after
credit for 4 parking spaces) per 1978 HRA expansion policy, 2) relocation of the
boulevard tree on France Avenue and sidewalk reconstruction in the northeasterly
corner of the site, and 3) final design approval for the three curb cuts by the
City Engineer.
Development and Planning Commission at its meeting of September 18, 1988 and
approval was recommended, subject to staff recommendations. No comment being
heard, Member Richards moved adoption of the following resolution, subject to: 1)
Public Parking Assessment of $2.155 per square foot minus credit for four parking
spaces, 2) Relocation of existing tree in northeast corner of site, and 3) Curb
cut locations approval by City Engineer:
The additional floor
Exterior treatment for the
Planner Larsen noted that the
The reconfiguration would improve the efficiency of the parking
The three existing
The 51st Street curb cut would be moved
The
Planner Larsen advised that the request was heard by the Community
RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR AMERICANA STATE BANK
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that the Final
Development Plan for Americana State Bank, 5050 France Avenue South, presented at
the regular meeting of the City Council of October 17, 1988, be and is hereby
approved.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Smith.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney
Resolution adopted.
FINAL PLAT APPROVED FOR OAK PONDS OF INTERLACHEN 2ND ADDITION. Planner Larsen
presented the request for final plat approval for Oak Ponds of Interlachen 2nd
Addition, generally located west of Blake Road and Fox Meadow Lane extended.
is a three lot subdivision for which preliminary approval was granted by the
Council at its meeting of August 15, 1988.
approval for the project.
imposed at preliminary plat approval was to show a proposed location for the new
house on Lot 4 in relationship to the house on the property directly to the east.
The site plan has been submitted by the proponent and has also been submitted to
the owner of the affected property, Bob Ulrich, 6221 Fox Meadow Lane. Staff has
received word from Mr. Ulrich's office that he has no objection to the proposed
siting.
satisfied and staff would recommend final plat approval subject to a subdivision
dedication based on a land value of $225,000.
assured about the siting of the house on Lot 4. Planner Larsen said he understood
that there is a buyer for Lot 4 and that the house is designed and is ready to go.
In answer to the question, he said we can only impose our minimum standards so
that, presumably, the house could be moved 5 feet closer to the easterly lot line.
Fifteen feet is now shown but the minimum interior side yard setback required by
the Zoning Ordinance is 10 feet.
about the front yard setback on Lot 4. Attorney Erickson opined that the best way
to assure that would be by covenant which could be placed of record.
comment being heard,.Member Richards introduced the following resolution and moved
adoption, subject to: 1) subdivision dedication of $18,000, and 2) recording of
private covenant by the proponent establishing front yard and side yard setbacks
requirements for Lot 4 as determined by staff:
This
The proponent is now requesting final
Planner Larsen recalled that one of the conditions
All other conditions imposed at preliminary plat approval have been
Member Richards asked if we can be
Planner Larsen said there was also some concern
No further
RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL
FOR OAK PONDS OF INTERLACHEN 2ND ADDITION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that that
certain plat entitled "OAK PONDS OF INTERLACHEN 2ND ADDITION", platted by Michael
Halley Homes, Inc., a Minnesota corporation, Builders Development & Finance, Inc.,
a Minnesota corporation, Robert L. Hopson, Jr. and Fae A. Ruesch, his wife, and
First Minnesota Savings Bank, F.S.B., a Federal savings bank, and presented at the
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regular meeting of the City Council of October 17, 1988, be and is hereby granted
final plat approval.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Turner.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney
Resolution adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 801-A AMENDING PLATTING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH .
STANDARDS FOR PLATS FROM STANDPOINT OF COMMUNITY PLANNING ADOPTED: SECOND READING
WAIVED. Planner Craig Larsen stated that the proposed amendment to Ordinance No.
801 (Platting and Subdivision Ordinance) is the result of staff's review of the
existing rules and ordinances with regard to platting and subdivision and started
approximately a year ago when it was determined that we should review our system
for approving preliminary plats. Essentially the amendment would take the
language contained in the Comprehensive Plan and incorporate that into the
subdivision ordinance to establish a standard of what is acceptable community
planning in the City of Edina. Hopefully, this would make the rules more clear to
proponents when they apply for subdivision of property.
was reviewed by the Community Development and Planning Commission at its meeting
of September 18, 1988 and the Commission recommended approval.
recommend adoption with waiver of Second Reading.
Smith moved adoption of Ordinance No. 801-823, with waiver of Second Reading as
follows :
I
The proposed amendment
Staff would
No comment being heard, Member
ORDINANCE NO. 801-823
AN ORDINANCE BING THE PLATTING AND SUBDIVISION
ORDINANCE (NO. 801) TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR A DETERMINATION
OF THE SUITABILITY OF A PLAT FROM THE STBNDPOINT OF COMMUNITY PLBNNING
THE CITY COTJNCm OF THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
hereby amended to refer to the Community Development and Planning Commission of
the City of Edina.
of the City, are hereby amended to refer to the Zoning Ordinance (No. 825) of the
City.
Section 1. All references in Ordinance No. 801to the Planning Commission are
Sec. 2. All references in Ordinance No. 801to the Zoning Ordinance (No. 811)
Sec. 3. Section 6, paragraph (b) is hereby amended by adding the following:
In determining the suitability of each plat from the standpoint of community
planning, the Community Development and Planning Commission shall consider, among
other matters, the following: I (i) the impact of the plat, and proposed development thereof, on the
character and symmetry of the surrounding neighborhood;
(ii) the impact of the plat, and proposed development thereof, on the
environment, including but not limited to, topography, steep slopes,
vegetation, naturally occurring lakes, ponds and streams, susceptibility
of the site to erosion and siltation, susceptibility of the site to flooding
and water storage needs on and from the site;
(iii) the suitability of the size and shape of the lots in the plat relative
to the size and shape of lots in the surrounding neighborhood;
(iv) the compatibility of the size, shape, location and arrangement of the
lots in the proposed plat with the proposed density and intended use of the
site;
(v) the consistency of the plat and proposed development and compliance by
the plat, and the proposed development, with the policies, objectives and
goals of the Comprehensive Plan;
(vi) the impact of the plat and proposed development on the health, safety
and general welfare of the public; and
(vii) the relationship of the design of the site, or the intended improvements
thereof, and the conflict of such design or improvements, with any easements
of record or on the ground.
Sec. 4. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its
"passage and publication, and when effective shall be filed with the County
Recorder , Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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Motion for adoption of the ordinance was seconded by Member Turner.
Bill Gamble, 2 Spur Road, commented that he hoped this ordinance amendment would
address his concern regarding allowing subdivision of large pieces of land in the
City of Edina and that he would like to keep Edina as it is.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney
.-.. Ordinance adopted.
Member Turner commented that, in response to Mr. Gamble, the amendment would not
prevent the City from approving various requests for subdivision, but does give
the Council clear standards, standards that are in the Comprehensive Plan, so that
Council can judge each request.
to decide on a proposal based on good sound community planning.
It also maintains the flexibility of the Council
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*BID AWARDED FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING OF WARMING HOUSE AT WALNUT RIDGE - PARK. Motion was made by Member Kelly and was seconded by Member Turner for award
of bid for reconstruction and remodeling of the warming house at Walnut Ridge Park
to recommended low bidder, Peak Construction Company, at $11,915.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR INSTALLATION OF WATER AND SEWER LINE/NEW BUILDING AT BRAEMAR
EXECUTIVE COURSE. Motion vas made by Member Kelly and vas seconded by Member
Turner for award of bid for installation of vater and sewer line at the nev
building at Braemar Executive Course to recommended low bidder, Raymond E. Haeg Plumbing, Inc., at $12,500.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR PURCHASE OF FIVE GOLF CARS.
was seconded by Member Turner for award of bid for five golf cars to recommended
low bidder, Versatile Vehicles, Inc., at $12,175.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
Motion was made by Member Kelly and
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF 10/11/88 APPROVED.
the attention of the Council the fact that Mrs. Lois Coon had tendered her
resignation from the Committee due to outside conflicts as stated on page 6 of the
Traffic Safety Committee Minutes of October 11, 1988.
appoint a citizen to the committee to fill the vacancy. He said that a notice
regarding the vacancy would be placed in the Edina Sun-Current.
suggested that the Citizen's Safety Committee be asked if anyone would like to
serve on this committee.
review of the St. Louis Park traffic diversion study, Member Turner stated that
she had received a call from a St. Louis Park resident living on France Avenue who
was concerned and wanted to be sure that Edina is monitoring the situation.
said she supported the Committee's recommendation on this matter. Member Richards
moved approval of the following recommended action listed in Section A of the
Traffic Safety Committee Minutes of October 11, 1988:
1)
side of Xerxes Avenue from the driveway at 6724 Xerxes Avenue South to the
bisecting line of West 68th Street;
2) Installation of a "YIELD" sign on Creek Drive at the intersection to Limerick
Drive;
3) That the Committee summarize all of our data and input to be written into a
statement of fact directed to the City of St. Louis Park prior to the November 21,
1988 public hearing regarding the St. Louis Park traffic diversion study;
and to acknowledge Section B and C of the Minutes.
Motion for approval was seconded by Member Smith.
Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried.
Manager Rosland called to
The Council must now
Engineer Hoffman
With reference to Section A(3) of the minutes regarding
She
Installation of "NO PARKING, MONDAY - FRIDAY, 7 AH - 6 PM" signs on the vest
INFORMATION PRESENTED ON FRANCE/AVENUE MAVELLE DRIVE RIGHT OF WAY: NO ACTION
TAKEN.
on a meeting with Hennepin County, property owners of Collins Interiors, and Edina
staff regarding the France Avenue reconstruction project between West 70th Street
and Minnesota Drive.
Interior site.
and was advised of the following: a)
as a whole taking unless the City involved requested such action, b)
process would be to pay damages for land taken on the project; however, the County
sees this property as having a significant problem with the loss of additional
parking. Additionally, staff checked the City assessing files and information
would indicate that the Collins Interiors property value is in excess of one
million dollars. Manager Rosland said staff would recommend no action at this
time.
approved the initial design reports so that the right of way negotiation process
may start.
the vacation of Mavelle Drive be conducted during the right of way negotiation
process.
traffic implications of vacating Mavelle Drive as a public street.
taken.
Manager Rosland recalled that at the last Council meeting staff reported
The primary issue was the loss of parking on the Collins
Staff has again discussed the matter with Hennepin County staff
Hennepin County would not purchase property
Normal
Hennepin County will notify us when the Federal Highway Administration has
It would be the intention of City staff to recommend that a hearing on
Staff has been conducting traffic counting activities to determine the
No action was
TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR COUNCIL/LEGISLATOR' BREAKFAST MEETING PRESENTED. Manager
Rosland presented a tentative agenda for the Council/Legislators' Breakfast
Meeting scheduled for November 15, 1988 at 7:30 a.m. and suggested that it be
narrowed down to three or four items because of the time element. Member Richards
suggested that the Council individually prioritize the items and then staff could
draft an agenda from that information to be finalized at the Council Meeting of
November 7, 1988.
meeting. It was informally agreed to follow this procedure.
MEMBER RICHARDS' ATTENDANCE AT 1988 NLC CONGRESS OF CITIES APPROVED. Manager
Rosland advised that Member Richards has reviewed the brochure on the upcoming
Congress of Cities exposition and feels that there are numerous subjects which
have relevance to the City of Edina.
The agenda could then be sent to the legislators prior to the
He has asked the Council's concurrence in
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his attending the Congress of Cities at Boston, MA in December.
agreed that Member Richards should attend the Congress.
,t: was informally
AMM 1989/90 LEGISLATIVE POLICY DISCUSSED.
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) 1989/90 Legislative Policy
document, noting that the AMM has scheduled a membership meeting for the evening
of November 3, 1988, to consider and adopt policy for the ensuing year. He
suggested that each Council Member list their top five policy priorities and
return the lists so that they can be copied and given to each of the Council prior
to the meeting date.
Exempt Property the Council last year had objected to this policy and that at the
AMM Board meeting a year ago she had voiced that objection.
year she has suggested to the AMM Board that they invite the United Way Government
Relations Director to come and give specific testimony about the policy.
director did testify but the AMM Committee still unanimously supported the present
policy which is that owners of tax exempt properties except churches and
educational institutions should reimburse cities and counties for the cost of
munzcipal services. With regard to item B-4 Tax Increment Financing - Member
Turner said that we could expect legislation to be introduced that would further
restrict tax increment financing because it has been perceived that abuses exist.
She wondered it if might be helpful for cities such as Edina to testify concerning
projects where tax increment financing has been used properly. Assistant Manager
Hughes observed that the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) is currently doing a
survey for the same purpose of asking the cities to submit tax increment districts
that they think are particularly good and suggested that perhaps the AMM could
piggyback on that. Manager Rosland reminded the Council to let him know who will
be attending the annual membership meeting so that reservations could be made.
formal action was taken.
Manager Rosland referred to the
Member Turner commented that with regard to item D-1 Tax
She said that this
The
No
DRAFT LETTER TO BRAEMAR GOLF ASSOCIATION APPROVED.
to the Council's concerns regarding the Braemar Golf Association a letter has been
drafted to the Association clarifying that the Council views their group as they
do other athletic organizations within the City. Also, that as with other boards,
City staff will assist them and can serve as a non-voting member on their board.
Any recommendations should be made through the Edina Park Board which is the
advisory board to the Council.
representative on the Association's board.
draft letter with some minor changes.
Manager said that in response
Further, that there should be no Park Board
The Council informally approved the
REPORT GIVEN ON ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH MEMORIAL GARDEN.
that at the last meeting the Council had noted the concern of Sue and Greg
Walling, 5015 Wooddale Lane, regarding the plans of St. Stephen's Church for a
memorial garden that would allow internment of ashes following cremation.
has researched this and has been advised that the area of the garden has been used
for many years for ashes internment. This is not an activity that the City can
regulate and that has been explained to the Wallings. Father Joslin, Rector of
St. Stephen's, advised that church staff had met with Greg Walling, had explained
their plans and that Mr. Walling had left the meeting reassured. Father Joslin
said they were also trying to schedule a meeting with Phil Litchfield, 5013
Wooddale Avenue, who had also expressed concerns regarding the memorial garden, to
allay any misconceptions or fears.
Manager Rosland recalled
Staff
No formal action was taken.
ANNLJAL COUNCIL/ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS DINNER SET FOR MARCH 21. 1989.
Manager Rosland recommended that the second Annual Council/Advisory Boards and
Commissions Dinner be scheduled for March 21, 1989.
approved the dinner date.
The Council informally
TEMPORARY ON-SALE BEER LICENSE APPROVED FOR OUR LADY OF GRACE.
advised that Our Lady of Grace School has submitted an application for a temporary
on-sale 3.2 beer license for November 11, 1988 in connection with a public
dance/fund raiser to be held from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
reviewed and approved by the Police Department.
ordinance requirement.
approve issuance of a temporary on-sale 3.2 beer license to Our Lady of Grace
School for November 11, 1988.
Manager Rosland
The application has been
The City will be named as an
4 insured under the liquor liability insurance of Our Lady of Grace Church per
Motion of Member Richards was seconded by Member Smith to
Ayes: Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney
Abstained: Kelly
JANUARY 1989 COUNCIL MEETING DATES QUESTIONED.
January, 1989 Council Meetings would be scheduled because of the New Year's Day
holiday and Martin Luther King Day.
Member Kelly asked when the
Manager Rosland said that the meetings would - be held on January 9 and January 23 instead. .-
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LMC LEGISLATIVE POLICY ADOPTION MEETING NOTED.
League of Minnesota Cities will hold their 1989 Legislative Policy Adoption
Meeting on November 11, 1988.
made for those Council Members who can attend and that they should so advise his
off ice.
Member Turner advised that the
Manager Rosland said that reservations would be
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SIDEWALKS FOR HALIFAX AVENUE DISCUSSED.
petitioned by residents of Halifax Avenue for sidewalks and, if not, could the
Council initiate a hearing on the issue or would it be better to wait for the
residents to take that action. Engineer Hoffman said that he had written them on
October 7, 1988 that the Council strongly encourages that they petition for
sidewalk installation on Halifax Avenue to give the residents an added measure of
safety. Member Richards commented that this has been done when it has been on the
City’s master sidewalk plan; sidewalks on Halifax apparently are not on the master
plan. Member Kelly said she would be willing to discuss putting Halifax Avenue on
the master sidewalk plan before going to a public hearing.
it was informally agreed to wait for a response from the Halifax residents.
COUNCIL PARTY BID RECEIVED AT EDINAMITE SILENT AUCTION.
that at the EDINAMITE silent auction on October 15, 1988 the Council Party was
sold for a bid of $2,500 and that the Council should keep this in mind to be
worked on by the new Council in 1989.
*CLAIMS PAID.
to approve payment of claims as per pre-list dated 10/17/88: General Fund
$133,383.32, Art Center $10,416.81, Capital Fund $2,356.86, Swimming Pool Fund
$1,061.76, Golf Course Fund $595,529.98, Recreation Center Fund $338,829.17, Gun
Range Fund $912.70, Edinborough Park $8,740.50, Utility Fund $5,951.42, Liquor
Dispensary Fund $90,276.30, Construction Fund $202,529.82, Total $1,389,988.74.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
Member Turner asked if the City has been
Following discussion,
Manager Rosland reported
Motion was made by Member Kelly and was seconded by Member Turner
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meeting adjourned at 9:lO p.m.
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