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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19881219_regular366 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL DECEMBER 19, 1988 Answering rollcall were Members Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner and Mayor Courtney. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS ADOPTED. by Member Smith to approve and adopt the consent agenda items as presented. Motion was made by Member Turner and was seconded Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. *PUBLIC HEARING ON PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR EDINA HIGHLANDS 2ND ADDITION CONTINUED TO 3/6/89. continue the public hearing on preliminary plat approval for Edina Highlands 2nd Addition to the Council Meeting of March 6, 1989. Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. Motion was made by Member Turner and was seconded by Member Smith to CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPROVED FOR GOOD SAMARITAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved and ordered placed on file. Planner Craig Larsen presented the request of Good Samaritan United Methodist Church, 5730 Grove Street, for a conditional use permit. The subject property is generally located north of Grove Street, east of Wycliff Road and west of Tracy Avenue. addition of some 20,000 square feet for a new sanctuary and fellowship room. existing church contains approximately 18,500 square feet. As.a part of the project, the existing home on the property would be removed. The proposed sanctuary would contain a total of 418 seats, seats, the Zoning Ordinance would require 140 spaces. concurrent uses generate a need for 14 additional spaces. provide 161 parking spaces, or 7 more than required. addition of 38 seats to the new sanctuary. parking spaces would be needed to meet the additional demand. provided in two separate lots. behind the new sanctuary and at an elevation approximately 5 to 10 feet lower than Grove Street. with and compatible with the existing church. aisles comply with setback requirements. complies with ordinance requirements has been submitted. by the Community Development and Planning Commission on November 30, 1988. At that meeting the church proposed a new entrance driveway access from Tracy Avenue. This would be accomplished by removing an existing home and constructing a new driveway to the northeasterly parking lot. that this new access not be approved, church has withdrawn its request for the new driveway. driveway at a future date, however, by applying for an amendment to the conditional use permit for that access. the Planning Commission and staff would recommend approval of the conditional use permit, subject to a Proof of Parking Agreement requiring a review of on-site parking demand prior to the addition of the 38 additional seats in the sanctuary. Planner Larsen concluded his presentation by advising that representatives of the church were present to respond to questions. to the single family lot that was acquired by the church for the proposed new access from Tracy Avenue and what the discussion was on the issue. Naas, Building Committee Chairperson, said that the church would be making that decision within the next two years. Following the Planning Commission meeting the constraints of time did not allow time for the church to get the proper studies and surveys done to present it to the Council at the present time. Planner Larsen said that at the Planning Commission hearing, the neighbors expressed concern over loss of privacy, impact on topography and vegetation, and potential safety hazard with another curb cut on Tracy Avenue. church has outgrown its building and that for over two years they have studied the needs of the church, both within the building and for community outreach, and had given the program to Carlson Mjorud Architecture, Ltd. to put it into the form of a building. Bruce Carlson, architect, exhibited pictures of the church site showing the new sanctuary as proposed. He explained that the design and building materials would match the existing building. being heard, Member Kelly introduced the following resolution and moved adoption, subject to a Proof of Parking Agreement requiring City review of parking prior to adding additional seats to the sanctuary: RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WHEREAS, the procedural requirements of Ordinance No. 825 (The Zoning Ordinance) have been met; and WEEREAS, it has been determined that the Findings as required by Ordinance No. 825 have been satisfied; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council hereby grants a Conditional Use Permit to Good Samaritan United Methodist Church, 5730 Grove Street, for construction of a new sanctuary and fellowship room. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Turner. The church has applied for a conditional use permit to allow a proposed The At one parking space for each three The proposed plan would According to the church, The plan does allow for the If that would occur, 10 additional Parking would be A majority of the parking, 102 spaces, would be The design and materials for the proposed addition are in keeping All buildings, parking and drive A landscaping plan and schedule which I The proposal was heard The Planning Commission recommended Since the Planning Commission meeting the The church may propose the With the exception of the new driveway, Member Kelly asked what would happen Mrs. Betty Mrs. Naas commented that Good Samaritan I No further comment or objection . Rollcall : 12/19/88 361 Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED: RESOLUTION ADOPTED TRANSFERRING CDBG FUNDS TO HANDICAPPED ACCESS PROJECT. approved and ordered placed on file. hearing was to consider the transfer of certain Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from current projects to the handicapped access project for the purpose of making improvements to the Edina Community Center. These improvements include installation of an elevator, certain access improvements to the building, and the remodeling of restrooms on the third floor to handicapped requirements. The estimated cost of handicapped improvements to the Edina Community Center is $115,000.00. Year XI11 of the CDBG Program is about to expire and staff would propose to transfer approximately $55,800.00 of that money, whiLh normally the City would lose at the end of December, to this project. the current budget of $40,000.00 in the project for Year XIII. $20,000.00 is committed to approved projects at Pamela Park and Arneson Acres leaving approximately $75,000.00 available from Year XI11 for this project. The balance of the estimated cost, approximately $40,000.00 would come from Year XIV funds (the current year) which are available and uncommitted. Planner Larsen explained that the proposed transfer does not affect funding for H.O.M.E. or Child Day Care. No objections being heard, Member Smith introduced the following resolution and moved adoption: BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council does hereby request the following re-allocation of funds in Year XI11 of the Community Development Block Grant Program: Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, Planner Larsen advised that this public That is in addition to However, RESOLUTION Existinn Budnet Proposed Budnet Comprehensive Plan $10,000.00 $ -0- Housing 19,470.66 -0- Rehabilitation 48,333.00 22 , 000.00 Assistance to Low Income ADOPTED this 19th day of December, 1988. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Turner. Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 124-A6 ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS ADOPTED: SECOND READING WAIVED. increase in salaries for elected officials a year ago and that the increase was included in the 1989 Budget. The salary increase was approved by resolution at the Council meeting of October 3, 1988 when the 1989 Budget was formally adopted. The amendment to Ordinance No. 124 is now to further evidence the increase as approved by resolution prior to the November 8, 1988 election, pursuant to M.S. 415.11. of Second Reading, as follows: Manager Rosland recalled that the Council had approved an Mayor Courtney introduced Ordinance No. 124-A6 for adoption, with waiver ORDINANCE NO. 124-A6 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: 3, 1988, the salaries of members of the Edina City Council shall be as follows commencing January 1, 1989: Section 1. Pursuant to the resolution adopted by the City Council on October Mayor $7,050 annually Council Members 5,100 annually Sec. 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage and publication. ATTEST : P~KAL Mayor 7R.C-x 37.u City Clerk Motion for adoption of the ordinance was seconded by Member Turner. Ro llcal 1 : Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Ordinance adopted. CONCERN OF WHITE OAKS RESIDENTS HEARD REGARDING TOWNES ROAD MARSH. Connor Schmid said he was addressing the Council as a resident of the White Oaks neighborhood and as a representative of the White Oaks Improvement Association regarding the area described as Townes Road Marsh. He advised that the Association would like to preserve Lot 9, White Oaks Second Addition, for its natural open space and ponding capacity as intended by the original developer. The Association is willing to donate up to $500 to match any funds of individuals who might be willing to contribute to assist the City in acquiring the subject lot which is currentlv UD for sale. The intent is that Lot 9 would be preserved as open space 12/19/88 368 and for additional ponding to adjacent Lot 1 that was dedicated years ago as a ponding area. outlined background information concerning the Townes Road Marsh. the surviving widow and partner of the White Oaks developer, Frank Ecklund, it was never intended that Lot 9 be developed. Village of Edina rejected several offers of donation or dedication of Lot 9, similar to the ponding dedication on adjacent Lot 1, the Ecklunds just held the lot. Eventually the developer was finally prevailed upon by the adjacent owner of 4700 Townes Road (Ken Monroe) to transfer Lot 9 to him to be held in its natural condition. Unfortunately, the transfer was made by simple quit claim deed without specific conditions. Mr. Schmidt stated further that the Association could assume responsibilities as it has for the meadow area and would also be happy to work on developing a fund to assist the City in acquisition of Lot 9 for open space and for additional ponding. is currently for sale is developed that it will require fill. This would force the storm waters which would normally pond on Lot 9 onto other areas of the marsh and into the lower portions of their lots. is that the marsh area is a most unusual and unique little spot for wild life habitat and forms a beautiful entry to the White Oaks neighborhood. He also observed that the Association had attempted to have the immediate past owner consider a charitable donation of Lot 9 to the City. decision not to donate the property. (Dick Andron) entered into a purchase agreement in June, 1987 with Monroe. Apparently, for over a year a realtor has unsuccessfully tried to market Lot 1. Subsequently, the Association has tried to find out the status of the lot and has learned that there is litigation to enforce the purchase agreement. Richards said that the Council was familiar with the subject property and asked what price was being asked for Lot 9. the agreement was $75,000. In response to Member Richards, Mr. Schmid clarified that the Association is proposing that the City purchase Lot 1 and that they contribute $500 towards the purchase price and facilitate fund raising to assist the City. Member Richards recalled that there have been two or three similar instances whereby residents have participated financially up to 50%. Park Board be asked to consider the proposal in conjunction with the Park and Open Space Study that was done a number of years ago and also have the Engineering Department look at it from the standpoint of a storm water retention basin. He also suggested that the Association contact staff regarding previous actions to see how much other neighborhood groups have contributed financially. Richards said the Council would have to consider as to whether or not there is a public purpose associated with the proposal that the City acquire Lot 1. Adele Hersey, 4412 Grimes Avenue, commented that, although she is not a member of the White Oaks Improvement Association, this is a really unique piece of land that could be preserved now in its natural state and could never be reclaimed if developed as open space; that it is of interest and value to residents other than the immediate property owners. proposal that the City acquire Lot 1 to the Edina Park Board for their recommendation regarding open space and to the Engineering Department for comment on storm water ponding and that it be brought back to the Council at the second meeting in January, 1989. Motion was seconded by Member Smith. Mr. Schmid referred to his letter of December 16, 1988 in which he According to Mrs. Ecklund had advised that after the I Some of the neighbors are concerned that if the lot which Mr. Schmid said that his own concern However, the owner made a Instead, it was learned that a developer Member Mr. Schmid said that the purchase price in Member Smith asked if there is a precedent for what is being proposed. He suggested that the , Member Member Richards made a motion to refer the Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. *BID AWARDED FOR SIX 1989 POLICE PURSUIT VEHICLES AND ONE VEHICLE FOR EDINA FIRE DEPARTMENT. award of bid for six 1989 police pursuit vehicles and one vehicle for the Edina Fire Department to recommended bidder, Polar Chewrolet, at $76,840.00. Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. Motion was made by Member Turner and was seconded by Member Smith for *BID AWARDED FOR FERTILIZER FOR BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE. Turner and was seconded by Member Smith for award of bid for fertilizer for Braemar Golf Course to recommended low bidder, Turf Supply Company, at $7,426.14. Motion was made by Member Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. *BID AWARDED FOR RANGE GOLF BALLS. seconded by Member Smith for award of bid for range golf balls to sole supplier, Spalding, at $8,250.00. Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. I Motion was made by Member Turner and was TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF 12/13/88 APPROVED. Member Turner moved approval of the following recommended action listed in Section A of the Traffic Safety Committee Hinutes of December 13, 1988: 1) Road to include an area 25 feet west of the Edina Morningside Condominiums driveway and to extend to France Avenue; 2) Parkwood Road, and that the southeast corner of the intersection be reviewed for possible clearview violations; That "NO PARKING ANY'I!Il@." signs be installed on the south side of Morningside That a "YIELD" sign be installed on Parkwood Lane at the intersection of . ', 12/19/88 369 3) access and visibility from Edina Court; and to acknowledge Sections B and C of the Minutes. seconded by Member Richards. Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. That "NO PARKING BEYOJ!ID" signs be added below the existing signs to enhance Motion for approval was REPORT PRESENTED AND APPROVED ON CITY MANAGER'S EVALUATION. Mayor Courtney presented the following report on the City Manager's evaluation: "On Thursday, December 8, 1988, the Mayor, C. Wayne Courtney, and Council Member, Peggy Kelly, on behalf of the Council, reviewed the performance of the City Manager for the 1988 year. Mayor and Council, were used as guidelines as well as the Manager's goals as established through the strategic planning process. In all areas - Council relationship, goal setting, community relationship, organization leadership, inter-organizational cooperation, task performance and Manager's goals - Mr. Rosland was found to be operating at least as expected and in most cases above , average to outstanding. In Council relationship, the group was very pleased with the new reporting sheets and financial analysis documents. It was hoped that time would be set aside at meetings for quarterly Manager's updates on the status of the City and progress towards strategic goals. problems arise in major areas so they can prepare policy decisions. The goal setting process is improving. Council's strategic planning process. The organization, as a whole, needs to work together to focus on major and long-range goals. A priority list was suggested as a possible tool for direction. Ken's greatest strength has always been and continues to be his community relations. fault." Several areas of communication were suggested: 1) a newsletter; 2) more extensive use of Cable TV; and 3) expanding the Hinhlander. In inter-organizational cooperation, it was felt that Ken has done an excellent job of representing Edina in other levels of government. leader in the metro area is growing each year. It was suggested that the City pursue an expanded relationship with the School District as we jointly plan to serve our citizens with the most cost-effective services. Within the area of task performance, labor negotiations and staff development are areas of concern. Ken creates a wholesome, efficient and positive atmosphere in which to work. He should delegate more detail to the staff so he can be free to work with the Council on developing long-range plans. Within the organization as a whole, suggestions were made to: 1) have regular meetings with the Commissions; 2) improve communications between Council Members and staff; 3) develop a greater level of trust within the Council; 4) improve the strategic planning process; 5) meet with legislators, County and metro representatives more often; 6) take active part in associations; and 7) improve communications with our citizens. In summary, it was felt that the Centennial Year was a busy and highly successful one directed by an efficient and hard working leader. much improved planning tools, and a generally healthy and responsive atmosphere within the City." The report was discussed briefly with Members Smith, Richards and Turner concurring with the contents of the report. Motion was made by Member Kelly to accept and approve the report as presented. Motion was seconded by Member Turner. The City Manager evaluation forms, completed by the It is best if the Council knows as soon as possible if Ken has worked very hard to implement the He works hard to please the public and "is almost responsible to a His reputation as a There were few surprises, Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. MANAGER'S "SUPERIOR TO NONE" AWARD GIVEN TO ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT. Following the presentation of the City Manager's evaluation report, Member Smith commented that this was probably the appropriate time for the Manager to present his "Superior To None" award which was instituted last March. nominate the Engineering Department for this honor in recognition of their efforts following the July rainstorm last year. Member Smith made a motion that the award be presented to the Engineering Department as recommended by the Manager. was carried unanimously. Manager Rosland said he would Motion MEMBER RICHARDS PRESENTS REPORT ON NLC 65TH CONGRESS OF CITIES. Member Richards referred to his memorandum of December 12, 1988 addressed to the Council in which he had reported on the National League of Cities (NLC) 65th Annual Congress of Cities held in Boston on December 3-7. from the conference that were available in the Manager's office that might be helpful in dealing with issues that may come before the Council. commented that he had not realized the breadth of the issue of resource recovery and recycling and that after being exposed to the subject at the conference he felt that the Council may need to address it in greater depth and detail that has been done to the present time. major cities across the country but there was representation from all sizes of communities. He said a universal concern was the number of mandates imposed upon local units of government by either the state or federal government that do not have a corresponding funding mechanism. He said that he had brought back materials Member Richards He indicated that the NLC is dominated by the He stated that we need to be sensitive to 12/19/88 310 those matters so that they will not cause the City greater financial constraints then we are already facing. He concluded by saying that he came away from the conference with a positive impression regarding attending and suggested that the Council evaluate further as to participation on the national as well as on the state level. Regarding the recycling issue, Member Smith reminded the Council that the Recycling Commission will be bringing their report to the Council at the first meeting in January and that the Council will be deliberating the action to be taken regarding City-wide recycling. COUNCIL MEMBER APPOINTMENT PROCESS DISCUSSED. that, in addition to the list of 18 individuals who had applied for appointment as Council Member, two more applications have been received. He asked for input from the Council as to names of individuals who should be added to the list. He outlined the process as follows. conducted on Friday, December 30 and Saturday, December 31, with Members Kelly and Smith, Member-Elect Paulus and Mayor-Elect Richards. The interview meetings would be open to the public and would be posted as sui3h. questions would be prepared with input from the Council Members and would be given to the Council at the Year-End Meeting on December 29. as to cut-off date for applications, Member Smith made a motion that the final cut-off for applications for Council Member be Uednesday, December 27 at noon. Motion was seconded by Member Kelly. Mayor-Elect Richards announced I The half hour interviews of candidates would be Interview criteria and Following some discussion Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Motion adopted. WESOLUTION ADOPTED APPOINTING COMMISSION OF TRANSPORTATION AS AGENT OF CITY FOR FEDERAL AID. for adoption of the following resolution: Motion vas made by Member mer and was seconded by Member Smith RESOLUTION MINNTBOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION I FED= AID FORM NO. I11 BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 161.36, Subdivision 1 through 6, Minnesota ! Statutes, the Commissioner of Transportation be appointed as agent of the City of Edina to let as its agent, contracts for the construction of local roads and bridges ; BE IT FTRTHl3.R RESOLVED that the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed for and on behalf of the City to execute and enter into a contract with the Commissioner of Transportation prescribing the terms and conditions of such contracts in the form as set forth and contained in "Minnesota Department of Transportation Agency Agreement" a copy of which said Agreement was before the City Council, assuming on behalf of the City all of the obligations therein contained. ADOPTED this 19th day of December, 1988. Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. I *RESOLUTION ADOPTED SETTING COMPENSATION RATES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES FOR 1989. Motion vas made by Member Turner and vas seconded by Member Smith for adoption of the following resolution: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION RATES BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council does hereby establish the following salary schedule for fulltime personnel for 1989: Executive Management Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Level 3 $50,619 $53,994 $57,368 $60,743 $64,117 $67,492 Level 2 38,938 41,533 44,129 46,725 49,321 51,917 Level 1 34,071 36,342 38,613 40,885 43,156 45,428 Level 4 $31,393 33,486 35,579 37,672 39,765 41,858 Level 3 29,933 31,929 33,924 35,920 37,915 39,911 Level 2 28,123 29,998 31,873 33,748 35,623 37,498 Level 1 23,119 24,660 26,202 27,743 29,284 30,826 Level 3 $21,253 22,670 24,087 25,504 26,921 28,338 Level 2 19,469 20,766 22,064 23,362 24,660 25,958 Level 1 17,765 18,950 20,134 21,318 22,503 23,687 Level 2 $16,143 17,219 18,295 19,371 20,448 21,524 Level 1 15,331 16,354 17,376 18,398 19,420 20,442 PS Management 3 $41,073 44,670 48,266 51,322 52,300 PS Management 2 38,423 41,803 45,129 48,023 49,025 PS Management 1 34,935 37,964 41,073 43,669 44,917 PS General 2 21,334 23,227 25,159 26,715 PS General1 16,981 18 , 413 19 , 928 21,218 Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. Technical Management Technical I General Public Safety . EDINA SUN-CURRENT DESIGNATED AS OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR 1989. referred to the additional information requested by the Council at the last meeting as to rate comparisons, circulation, and the option for changing the Manager Rosland 12/19/88 371 N Ln m 5 City’s official newspaper in mid-year if desired. notices placed in the Star Tribune would be approximately thirteen times more expensive that if placed in the Edina Sun-Current. Sun-Current is delivered to every household. of approximately 69.4% of all City of Edina households. Research performed by the City Attorney indicates that the City can change designation of official newspaper at any time during the year. and moved adoption: BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Council that the Edina Sun-Current be and is hereby designated as the Official Newspaper for the city of Edina for the year 1989. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Turner. The data indicated that legal As to circulation, the Edina The Star Tribune has a circulation Member Richards introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly,. Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted . RESOLUTION ADOPTED NOMINATING JOAN LONSBURY FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO METROPOLITAN PARK AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION. moved adoption: RESOLUTION WHEREXS, the term of Joan Lonsbury on the Metropolitan Park and Open Space Commission will expire in January, 1989, and WHEREXS, Joan Lonsbury has been a dedicated representative of the City of Edina and the cities of Robbinsdale, Golden Valley, St. Louis Park and Richfield; BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that it hereby nominates Joan Lonsbury for reappointment; BE IT FUR- RESOLVED that the Edina City Council urges the Metropolitan Council to approve the reappointment of Joan Lonsbury to the Metropolitan Park and Open Space Commission. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Turner. Member Smith introduced the following resolution and Rollcall: Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. *RESOLUTION ADOPTED SETTING HEARING DATE OF 1/23/89 FOR VACATION OF SCRIVER ROAD, Motion was made by Member Turner and was seconded by Member Smith for adoption of the following resolution: RESOLUTION CUING PUBLIC HEARING ON VACATION OF SCRIVER ROAD RIGHT OF WAY BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Hennepin County, Minnesota, as follows: 1. street purposes should be considered for vacation, in accordance with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Sections 412.851 and 160.29: It is hereby found and determined that the following described easement for That part of Scriver Road dedicated on the recorded plat of HYLAND ACRES and now vacated which lies southerly of a line described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 2, in said plat; then on a assumed bearing of East, along the North line of said Lot 1 and its easterly extension, a distance of 36.65 feet; thence southeasterly, a distance of 36.49 feet, along a tangential curve concave to the Southwest having a radius of 35.14 feet and a central angle of 59 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds, to the easterly line of said Lot 1 and said line there terminating. 2. included in paragraph 3 hereof for the purpose of holding a public hearing on whether such vacation shall be made in the interest of the public. 3. The Clerk is authorized and directed to cause notice of the time, place and purpose of said hearing to be published once a week for two weeks, in the Edina Sun-Current, being the official newspaper of the City, the first publication at least 14 days prior to the date of such hearing and to post such notice, at least 14 days prior to the date of such hearing, in at least three (3) public and conspicuous places within the City, as provided in Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.851. This Council shall meet at the time and place specified in the form of notice Such notice shall be in substantially the following form: (OFFICIAL PUBLICATION) 4801W. 50TH STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF HEARING DATE ON VACATION OF EASEMENT FOR STREET PURPOSES IN TIFE CITY OF EDINA EENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA CITY OF EDINA f NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Edina, Hennepin County, Minnesota will meet at the Edina City Hall, 4801 West 50th Street on February 6, 1989, at 7:OO p.m. for the purpose of holding a public hearing on the proposed vacation of the following street right of way: That part of Scriver Road dedicated on the recorded plat of HYLAND ACRES and now vacated which lies southerly of a line described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest comer of Lot 1, Block 2, in said plat; 12/19/88 372 then on a assumed bearing of East, along the North line of said Lot 1 and its easterly extension, a distance of 36.65 feet; thence southeasterly, a distance of 36.49 feet, along a tangential curve concave to the Southwest having a radius of 35.14 feet and a central angle of 59 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds, to the easterly line of said Lot 1 and said line there terminating. All persons who desire to be heard with respect to the question of whether or not the above proposed street right of way vacation is in the public interest and should be made shall be heard at said time and place. The Council shall consider the extent to which such proposed street right of way vacation affects existing easements within the area of the proposed vacation and the extent to which the vacation affects the authority of any person, corporation, or municipality owning or controlling electric, telephone, or cable television poles and lines, gas and sewer lines, or water pipes, mains, and hydrants on or under the area of the proposed vacation, to continue maintaining the same or to enter upon such easement area or portion thereof vacated to maintain, repair, replace, remove or otherwise attend thereto, for the purpose of specifying, in any such vacation resolution, the extent to which any or all of any such easements, and such authority to maintain, and to enter upon the area of the proposed vacation, shall continue. BY ORDER OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL Marcella M. Daehn, City Clerk Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. CONCERN REGARDING PROPOSED 2ND OFFICE BUILDING AT EDINBOROUGH DISCUSSED. Member Kelly commented that about a year ago the Council gave preliminary approval for the second office building at Edinborough and asked what was happening with the property. market is dead at the present time and are now proposing to request a change of zoning that would permit construction of a residency type hotel. the developers that the City would want to get everything that the City was originally supposed to have and that before any action could be taken they should do a prototype of the building because staff would have deep concern about the compatibility of the architecture with Edinborough buildings now in place. Kelly asked for a clarification of what the City was originally to receive from the project. $50,000 for the park commitment, $.21 per square foot per year for park maintenance, reimbursement of park dedication fees of approximately $90,000 and reimbursement for special assessments of approximately $100,000. There was further discussion on the make-up of the Edinborough partnership, the alternative proposed project and the philosophical question of when the HRA and Council should be informed about proposed changes on a public/private project. It was suggested that this be placed on a future agenda for discussion. taken. Manager Rosland responded that the developers feel that the office Staff has told Member Manager Rosland said that would include the second mortgages, I' No formal action was BROCHURE ON RADON NOTED. Member Turner commented that the brochure entitled "Answers About Radon" by the Edina Health Department was excellent. RESIDENT'S CONCERN OVER ODOR IN SOUTH EDINA NOTED. Member Richards reported that he had received a call from a resident regarding odor in the Hibiscus Avenue area near a lift station and asked that Engineer Hoffman follow up on the matter. AMM POLICIES AND LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS FOR 1989-1990 NOTED. the Council to review the Policies and Legislative Proposals for 1989-1990 as adopted by the AMM Membership on November 3, 1988. Mayor Courtney asked MAYOR COURTNEY EXPRESSES APPRECIATION FOR WORKING WITH COUNCIL AND STAFF. This being the last regular meeting of the year, Mayor Courtney expressed his appreciation to psesent Council Members, past Councils and to staff for his association with them over the years he has served on the Council. been an honor to have served as Mayor, that he had appreciated it very much and wished everyone good luck. He said it has RESOLUTION ADOPTED CONGRATULATING COACH IKOLA FOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS. Member Turner introduced the following resolution and moved adoption: WHEREAS, Willard Ikola has made a career of coaching hockey in the Edina Schools since 1958, and WHERJUS, during the past thirty years his hockey teams have achieved 567 wins, 37 ties and only 127 losses, and WHEREAS, Edina hockey teams have made 18 appearances in state tournaments, and WHEREAS, Edina hockey teams have won 8 State Championships, and WEEREAS, success has come to Edina hockey teams in large part because of the extra-ordinary ability and leadership of Coach Ikola and his love of and dedication to the sport of hockey; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Council that it hereby extends heartfelt congratulations to - I RESOLUTION OF CONGRATULATIONS COACH b?XUARD IKOLA 12/19/88 373 for his outstanding coaching accomplishments and commends him for the high standards of athletic proficiency and good sportsmanship as exemplified by the teams he has coached. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Smith and was adopted unanimously. *CLAIMS PAID. to approve payment of the following claims as per pre-list dated 12/19/89: General Fund $857,208.61, Art Center $10,051.77, Capital Fund $5,747.79, Swimming Po01 Fund $61.72, Golf Course Fund $124,301.74, Recreation Center Fund $206,039.89, Edinborough Park $19,442.07, Utility Fund $31,841.61, Storm Sewer Utility $1,939.76, Liquor Dispensary Fund $97,003.39, Construction Fund $173,965.86, Liquor Dispensary Fund $97,003.39, Construction Fund $173,965.86, IMP Bond Redemption #2 $1,020,675.00, Total $2,548,279.21. Motion was made by Member Turner and was seconded by Member Smith Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Courtney declared the meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m. m a r