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OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
JANUARY 9, 1989
EDINA CITY couNcrL HELD AT CITY IFBLL
The meeting was called to order by Member Kelly at 7:OO p.m.
OATHS OF OFFICE TAKEN
Richards who had been elected mayor for a term to January 1, 1993.
office of Council Member were then taken by Peggy Kelly and Jane Paulus who had
been elected Council Members for terms to January 1, 1993.
ROTLCAIX Answering rollcall were Members Kelly, Paulus, Smith and Mayor Richards.
The oath of office of mayor was taken by Frederick S.
Oaths of
BERNARD (JACK) G. RICE. JR. APPOINTED AS COUNCIL MEMBER Mayor Richards explained
the process that was used to fill the remaining two-year term on the Council that
he had vacated as of 6:30 p.m. January 9, 1989. Following announcement of the
vacancy in the Edina Sun-Current twenty individuals had applied for appointment as
follows: Dr. Byron H. Armstrong, Doris S. Barman, Dr. James Berry, William B.
Brellenthin, Jerry Dalen, Tracy R. Eichhorn-Hicks, John S. Hoyt, Jr., Bill
,-3enkins, Irving R. Keldsen, Steven Krikava, Mary Ellen McNutt, Charles M. Miller,
Donna J. Montgomery, Mark R. Nordling, Donald G. Patton, Bernard (Jack) G. Rice,
Jr., Walter Sandison, John Senior, Jr., Richards M. Smith, Geoff Workinger. Mayor
Richards thanked the applicants for taking the time, and for expressing their
views, which he said was extremely helpful to the Council in determining the focus
for the future.
He stated that, as Mayor-Elect, he had met with each Council Member and
Member-Elect Paulus to develop a composite as to what the community might wish in
terms of a new Council Member. Also considered were the facts that the Council
was losing two members with over 30 years experience combined, that new blood was
vital and also that youth was vital. A format of questions was developed that
were then asked of each candidate during a 30 minute interview. Some of the
important highlights of the interviews were that the candidate should exhibit
these traits:
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- Experience in the community. - -
Recognition that Edina is a leader and should be a showcase to other
communities on how to run local government and how to run it right.
Ability to interface with the private sector.
Knowledge of the wide variety of housing stock, and recognition that Edina
is primarily a community of single family homes.
Conservative fiscal philosophy, while acknowledging that the citizens want
quality services.
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Mayor Richards stated that, in order to select a candidate for nomination, the
Council Members had meet at 6:30 p.m. in an opening meeting to share their views
on the candidates and to come to agreement on the nomination.
Mayor Richards then made a motion nominating Bernard (Jack) G. Rice, Jr. for
appointment to the Edina City Council. Motion was seconded by Member Kelly.
Mayor Richards presented the following background information regarding Mr. Rice:
- Fourteen year resident of Edina - Served as an athletic coach to various teams - Served on the Edina Park Board and was chairman for two years - Been involved with various School Board activities - Served as president of the East Edina Housing Foundation - Lived and currently is living in a single family residence; has lived
in multi-dwellfng units for five years - Real estate developer (retail/commercial)
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- Activist in the community - -
Supports Mission Statement especially with regard to recognizing that the
single family housing stock is of primary importance to the City
Broad perspective of issues beyond our municipal boundaries
Advocate and spokesman for the City. I,
.. . Mayor Richards called for additional nominations for Council Member.
none, he asked for rollcall vote on the nomination.
Hearing
.. Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
OATH OF OFFICE TBKW BY MEMBER RICE The oath of office of Council Member was
taken by Bernard (Jack) G. Rice, Jr. for appointment to an unexpired term to
January 1, 1991.
:'. MAYOR RICHARDS COMHEN!CED ON FUTURE OF CITY Mayor Richards commented on his views t
As an example, he cited the Edina Theatre
It has great traditions from things
for the City in the next four years. He said he viewed it like the Centennial; i not as an ending, but a beginning.
which being old has through renovation become a new and vibrant part of the-next
century.
done in the past, but we now need to build upon those traditions.
much excitement on the horizon.
developing a Year 2000 Park and Recreation Plan.
renovated and a new Dayton's store is being built which he hoped would be second
to none.
Centennial Lakes.
the Council has the opportunity to move into the future and do things for the
community that will leave a lasting mark for years to come.
two things are important for the City and the Council over the next few years.
be a pro-active Council and be a planning body with regard to 1) our
infrastructure, and 2) redevelopment issues. Lastly, we need to have a strong
focus on the future; both internally (where we are at now and where we want to go)
and externally (where we want to be in the larger community of municipalities).
Edina is a community in transition.
He said he saw
The Park Board has been challenged with
Southdale Center is being
Edinborough has been developed and construction is about to begin on
Tax increment districts exist for 50th/France and Grandview and
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To
RESOLUTION ADOPTED FOR YEAR OF YOUNG READER
following resolution:
WHEREAS, books and reading are the basic nourishment of a growing mind and the
foundation of a child's future education and enrichment;
WEEREAS developing children into readers today is the best way of ensuring a
Mayor Richards moved adoption of the
"YEBR OF TEE YOUNG READER" RESOLUTION
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WEEREAS the Book Industry Study Group and others have reported a decline in book
reading among young people in recent years;
tJHwEBs since 1983 the National Commission on Excellence, the Commission on
Reading, and the Librarian of Congress have urged this Nation to give renewed
attention to encouraging a love of books and reading among our young people;
NOW, TIIWEPORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Edina
join the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States of America
in designating 1989 the
and encourage parents, educators, librarians and all other people in this
community to observe this year with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and
actidtles aimed at giving our children and young adults the gift, the joy, and
the promise of reading.
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"YEBR OF THE YOUNG REBDw"
Motion was seconded by Member Kelly and adopted unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA ITWS ADOPTED
Member Paulus to approve and adopt the consent agenda items as presented, with the
exception of the removal of item IV.A.
Motion was made by Member Kelly and was seconded by
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Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
*MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19. 1988 APPROVED
Member Kelly and vas seconded by Member Paulus to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of September 19, 1988.
Motion was made by
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED: DEVELOPMEXI! DISTRICT DESIGNATED AND TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING PLAN APPROVED
and ordered placed on file.
public hearing concerned the establishment of a economic development district for
the portion of southeast Edina bounded on the east by the east City limits, on the
south by the south City limits, on the north by the Crosstown Highway and on the
west by France Avenue and Valley View Road. Within the development district it is
proposed to establish a tax increment financing district covering the Fairview
Hospital site, Southdale Center and The Galleria shopping center. Increments
collected from the tax increment district could be used to finance public
improvements throughout the entire development district.
Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved
Assistant Manager Gordon Hughes advised that the
Assistant Manager Hughes advised that copies of the proposed development program
and tax increment financing plan were forwarded to Hennepin County, the Richfield
School District and the Edina School District on December 9, 1999. No comments
have been received from these jurisdictions to date.
The tax increment financing plan contains estimates for capital and-administrative
costs associated with contemplated projects. The plan also contains estimates for
the amount of increments expected to be captured from the proposed district.
These estimates are provided in order that the City and other jurisdictions may
analyze the effect of the new district on existing taxbases. The estimates
attempt to show the greatest impact that can now be anticipated.
Approval of the development district and tax increment financing plan does not
constitute approval of particular projects or the sale of bonds.
would be considered by the Council in the future.
These matters
Assistant Manager Hughes stated that the Community Development and Planning
Commission reviewed the proposed development district at its November 30, 1988
meeting.
otherwise should be assessed to the benefiting merchants or paid for with state
aid.
district is acceptable to the Planning Commission because it is an area-wide
berief it. It
The Commission commented that "Any improvements in the district, road or
On the other hand, tax increment financing for the transit spine of this
Member Smith asked how the development increment district relates to existing tax
increment financing districts.
overlays the pre-existing tax increment districts for the Edinborough and Hedberg
sites.
development district would last for a relatively short period, e.g. 8-10 years in
duration as opposed to the existing districts that are 25 years.
important to only include developments that the City believes will happen in the
relatively near future. If those do not happen the district terminates and a new
district cannot be re-established covering those parcels for a period of 25 years.
A new tax increment district can be established later that would cover other
parcels within the development district if it is anticipated that those other
parcels are going to develop like the ones mentioned previously.
Assistant Manager Hughes explained that it
The tax increment district that would be created for a portion of the
Therefore, it is
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Mayor Richards called for comment from representatives of the Richfield School
District, the Edina School District and Hennepin County.
comment from the general public.
He then called for
No comment was heard.
Member Smith introduced the following resolution and moved adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT PROGW FOR
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AND TAX INCREMENT FINBNCING PLBN FOR
TAX INCREMENT FINBNCING DISTRICT 89-1; MAKING FINDINGS AND
REQUESTING CERTIFICATION OF TEE TAX INCREMENT FINBNCING DISTRICT 90-1
BE IT aESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota as follows:
1. On January 9, 1989, this Council held a public hearing on the designation of
Development District No. 1 (the "Development District") and the adoption of the
Development Program for Development District No. 1 (the "Program") and on the
adoption for Tax Increment Financing District 89-1 (the "Tax Increment Financing
Plan"), which establishes Tax Increment Financing District 89-1 (the "Tax
Increment District"), after notice of public hearing vas published in the official
newspaper of the City not less than 10 days prior to the date of the hearing. The
City has consulted with its planning department on the designation of the
Development District.
an oppoaUnity to express their view.
2.
to this Council and are ordered placed on file with the City Clerk.
the Program and Tax Increment Financing Plan are hereby approved and are
incorporated herein by reference.
3.
Development District and establishment of the Tax Increment Financing District are
hereby approved.
4.
District", as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.174, subdivision 12, in
that the development anticipated to occur in the Tax Increment District will
result in increased employment in the City and the preservation and enhancement of
the tax base of the City.
5. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.175, subdivision 3, it is hereby
found that:
All persons desiring to be heard at the hearing were given
Copies of the Program and the Tax Increment Financing Plan have been presented
The forms of
The Program and Tax Increment Financing Plan and the designation of the
It is hereby found that the Tax Increment District is a "Economic Development
for the reasons set forth in paragraph 4 hereof the Tax Increment
Financing is "economic development district" as defined in Minnesota
Statutes, Section 469.174, subdivision 12.
The proposed development of the public transit system and improvement of
streets which are outlined in the Program and Plan in the opinion of
this Council would not occur solely through private investment within
the reasonably foreseeable future and therefor the use of tax increment
financing is deemed necessary.
The Tax Increment Financing Plan conforms to the general plan for the
development of the City as a whole in that it aids in the development of
the property in the Development District in a manner that controls the
tntensities of land uses, promotes alternatives to travel by automobile
and improves streets in the Development District.
The Tax Increment Financing Plan will afford maximum opportunity
consistent with the sound needs of the City as a whole for the
development of the area included in the Development District by private
enterprise in that it assists in alleviating existing and fume traffic
impacts in the Development District and on adjacent streets by promoting
alternatives to travel by automobile and by making improvements to
streets in the Development District.
The City elects the method of tax increment computation set forth in
Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.177, subdivision 3, clause <a).
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6. The City Manager is authorized and directed to request that the appropriate
officials of Hennepin County establish the Tax Increment Financing District for
the premises in the City described in the Tax Increment Financing Plan.
Passed by the Council this 9th day of January, 1989.
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ATTEST : 7'n&%,.&d-
City Clerk
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Rice.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Abstained: Kelly
Resolution adopted.
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LOT DIVISION APPROVED FOR 6616 KeNNEY PLACE/5109 WEST 66TH STREET
Larsen presented the request for lot division for 6616 Kenney Place and 5109 West
66th Street.
single family lots is designed to impact proposals that would create a new
buildable lot.
Parcel B and attach it to Parcel A.
an existing pool on Parcel A. The home on Parcel B is located near 66th Street
and would not be affected by this lot division.
make both properties conform to setback requirements and staff would recommend
approval.
Planner Craig
He explained that the moratorium on subdivision or platting of
The subject request would transfer a small triangular portion of
This is necessary due to the encroachment of
The proposed lot division would
Member Smith introduced the following resolution and moved adoption:
WHEREAS, the following described tracts of land constitute various separate
parcels :
Lots 5 and 6, Block 1, KENNEY ADDITION, according to the recorded plat
thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, and
That part of Government Lot 3, in Section 4, Township 116, Range 21,
described as follows:
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Beginning at a point 30 feet south of the North line and 867 feet west of
the East line of said Government Lot 3 in Section 4; thence west parallel
with the North line of said Lot 3, a distance of 200 feet; thence south
parallel with the East line of said Lot a distance of 550 feet; thence east
parallel with the North line of said Lot 3 a distance of 200 feet; thence
north parallel with the East line of said Lot a distance of 550 feet to the
point of beginning; according to the United States Government Survey
thereof,
WHEREAS, the owners of the above tracts of land desire to subdivide said tracts
into the following described new and separate parcels (herein called "Parcels":
Lots 5 and 6, Block 1, KENNEY ADDITION, according to the recorded plat
thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, and that part of Government Lot 3 in . Section 4, Township 116, Range 22, Hennepin County Minnesota described as
follows :
Commencing at a point 30 feet south of the North line and 1067 feet west of
the east line of said Government Lot 3 in Section 4; thence south, parallel
with the East line at said Government Lot 3, a distance of 290.00 feet to
the actual point of beginning of the parcel of land to be described; thence
continuing south along the last described line a distance of 160.00 feet;
thence east, parallel with the North line of said Government Lot 3, a
distance of 60.00 feet; thence northwesterly to a point on a line parallel
with said North line of Government Lot 3 distant 10.00 feet east from said
point of beginning; thence west, along said parallel line, a distance of
10.00 feet to the point of beginning, and
That part of Government Lot 3, in Section 4, Township 116, Range 21,
described as follows:
That part of the following described property:
Beginning at a point 30 feet south of the North line and 867 feet west of
the East line of said Government Lot 3 in Section 4; thence west parallel
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with the North line of said Lot 3, a distance of 200 feet; thence south
parallel with the East line of said Lot a distance of 550 feet; thence
east parallel with the North line of said Lot 3 a distance of 200 feet;
thence north parallel with the East line of said Lot a distance of 550
feet to the point of beginning; according to the United States Government
Smey thereof,
Except that part of the above described property described as follows:
Commencing at the Northwest comer of the above described property;
thence south, parallel with the East line at said Government Lot 3, a
distance of 290.00 feet to the actual point of beginning of the parcel of
land to be described; thence continuing south along the last described
line a distance of 160.00 feet; thence east, parallel with the North line
of said Government Lot 3, a distance of 60.00 feet; thence northwesterly
to a point on a line parallel with said North line of Government Lot 3
distant 10.00 feet east from said point of beginning; thence west, along
said parallel line, a distance of 10.00 feet to the point of beginning.
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UHEREAS, it has been determined that compliance with 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 with the purposes of the
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Subdivision and Zoning Regulations as contained in the City of Edina Ordinance
Nos. 801 md 825;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina
hereby approved and the requirements and provisions of Ordinance No. 801 and
Ordinance No. 825 are hereby waived 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 with the prior approval of this Council as may
be provided for by those ordinances.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Kelly.
that the conveyance and ownership of said Parcels as separate tracts of land is I
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Resolution adopted.
*BID AWARDED FOR ANNUAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
Motion was made by Member Kelly and was seconded by Member Paulus for award of bid
for annual service contract for emergency communications system to recommended low
bidder, Motorola Service Center, Minnetonka, at $7,140.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. I
RECYCLING COMMISSION REPORT PRESENTED Janet Chandler, Recycling Coordinator,
stated that in keeping with the Strategic Work Plan adopted by the Council in
June, 1988, the Edina Recycling Commission and staff offers this report and
program recommendations for Council consideration. The objectives in the
Strategic Work Plan were to:
- Provide household pickup of recyclables, at least on a monthly basis, for
- all single family and two family dwellings, effective April 1, 1989
Accomplish a diversion of 16% of the City's solid waste stream for
calendar year 1990.
In September, the Council adopted a budget which would allow the City to contract
for city-wide recyling pickup service to begin in April, 1989; the next step is
approval of the program.
Status of Present Recvcling Program - The 1988 projection for recycled paper,
glass, metal, Goodwill and compost is 4,100 tons. This is 20.3% residential waste
reduction rate for 1988, versus 9.4% for 1987, based on 20,110 tons of residential
waste per year. Adding in commercial/industrial recycling, projected at 1,500
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tons, the total recycling tonnage for Edina will be about 5,600 tons, a 10%
reduction from the total annual waste generation amount of 54,233 tons.
means we should achieve the 1988 goal of 9% waste reduction.
This
Funding & Policy Changes for 1989 - Under Hennepin County's new recycling policy,
cities retain responsibility for residential recycling, and Hennepin County
assumes responsibility for commercial/industrial recycling. Also, funding will be
based on the amount of paper, glass and cans recycling (compost and Goodwill items
excluded) with a 10% reduction goal for 1989.
With an improved recyling program in 1989, we should be able to attain a goal of
3,000 tons of paper, glass and metal which would be a 15% reduction in the
residential waste stream. Goodwill items at 200 tons would be a 1% reduction and
the compost is projected at 4,000 tons.
the waste stream.
This would result in a 36% reduction in
Commission Meetings - with Haulers - The Commission met in November with prospective
recycling contractors and Edina's residential garbage haulers. Previously, the
Commission had thought that the haulers would favor a plan whereby the.City would
contract for city-wide recycling pickup. However, most of the haulers were not
pleased with the proposal.
business opportunity.
a city-wide recyling contractor were to offer combined recycling/garbage pickup.
They regarded this diversion of material as a lost
They were also concerned that they might lose customers if
Another factor of concern to them is the tip-fee of $75/ton which will be imposed
by the county in June.
collecting recyclables separately. An analysis of recycling collection programs
by county staff shows that recyclables can be collected for $30/40 per ton. The
idea of providing a combined recycling/garbage pickup service is being considered
by some haulers.
This has prompted a new look at the economics of
The Commission heard from all five residential haulers, three of whom would like
to provide recycling pickup for their customers.
provide this service if the City so requires.
about being able to provide recycling service due to the initial investment in
equipment.
pickup could be on the same day, which would be convenient for the residents.
Also, competition among haulers would promote good service all around.
One hauler said they would
The fifth hauler had serious doubts
Those proposing to pick up recyclables said that garbage and recycling
Recycling - Program - Alternatives - The Commission has found that two program options
are now worthy of consideration:
1. City-wide recycling contractor
\ 2. Recycling by garbage haulers (require through licensing procedure)
It is important to consider how the Hennepin County funding policy would apply to
each program. The county has designated a portion of the $75/ton tip fee to help
fund city recycling programs.
is a contract between the City and the collector. With a hauler program, Edina
residents would pay into the $75/ton tip fee, but not receive the full share of
benefits.
Funding will cover collection costs only when there
However, funding would be available for all other program costs.
Program Recommendation - Although the hauler approach has considerable merit and
staff feels it may be best in the long run, the majority of the Commissioners
voted to recommend that the City contract with one recycler to provide city-wide
weekly recycling pickup service.
easier to administer and would offer consistent, reliable service to all
residents.
They felt this approach would be more efficient,
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Coordinator Chandler then presented in detail the two alternatives for the
recycling program, explaining the features of each program, the advantages and
disadvantages and the action needed to implement each program. The Commission and
staff need direction and decision from the Council with regard to implementing the
recycling program.
She concluded the presentation by mentioning that members of the Commission were
present as well as residential garbage haulers and perspective recycling
contractors who may wish to comment.
The Council then discussed a number of issues regarding the recycling proposals,
e.g. volume based fees, containers, neighborhood trips generated, standards for
individual haulers, storage facilities, and the City being in the recycling
business.
Levering Wood, Commissioner, reported that the Recycling Commission had debated
the merits and advantages/disadvantages of both programs at four meetings over the
past several months and that the recommendation for one recycler to provide
city-wide recycling pickup service was thoroughly debated. He said he favored the
program for recycling pickup by individual garbage haulers because: 1) garbage and
recyclables could be picked up on the same day, 2) this would mean fewer trucks in
the neighborhoods, and 3) competition would insure good service.
Mayor Richards then called for comment from the haulers and recyclers.
Represented were Quality Waste Control, Vierkant Disposal, Waste Management,
Admiral Waste Management, BFI and Supercycle, who individually presented their
viewpoints on the recycling proposals and responded to questions of the Council.
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Coordinator Chandler explained that if the Council chooses to go with one
city-wide contractor there is a legal process that must be followed.
public hearing must be scheduled and the Council must pass a resolution of intent
to organize collection.
which the Council would adopt the method of collection.
the bid process.
Following further discussion between the Council Members, Member Smith made a
motion to direct staff to draft a recycling plan, to be included on the February 6
Council Agenda, which would incorporate the following elements: 1) volume based
fees, 2) local citizen to contract with own hauler for pickup, 3) county funding,
4) draft ordinance requiring (i) single truck/same day pickup, (ii) pickup at
house (same as garbage), and (iii) resident provide own container. Motion was
seconded by Member Kelly.
First, a
Then a ninety day waiting period would be required during
This would be followed by
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Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith
Nays : Richards
Mayor Richards commented that he voted no because he supported the Recycling
Commission's recommendation to contract with one recycler to provide City-wide
weekly pickup service.
CITY'S WORK PROGRAM ASSIGNMENT DISCUSSED
to the assignment set forth in the "City of Edina 1988-89 Work Program", staff
from the Planning Department, Park and Recreation Department and Administration
Department had met and established a recommended approach to the assignment that
the Park Board undertake and complete the Year 2000 Edina Park and Recreation
Plan.
He recommended that the proposed approach be approved and be forwarded to the
Edina Park Board.
City of Edina 1988-89 Work Program Assignment" and that it be forwarded to the
Park Board.
Manager Rosland stated that, in response
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Member Kelly made a motion to approve the "Proposed Approach to
Motion was seconded by Member Paulus.
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Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
NEXT COUNCIL IEETING DATE SET FOR 1/17/89
next Council Meeting date, January 16 (third Monday), is a national holiday
(Martin Luther King Day). Alternative dates would be Monday, January 23, or
Tuesday, January 17. He suggested that the Council meet on January 17. Motion
was made by Member Smith setting Tuesday, January 17, as the next regular meeting
of the Edina City Council.
Mayor Richards pointed out that the
Motion was seconded by Member Paulus.
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
Manager Rosland mentioned that regular Council meeting dates conflict with several
holidays during the year. It was agreed that staff would bring those dates to the
next meeting for discussion.
MC CONFliXENCE FOR “LY ELECTED OFFICIALS NOTED
League of Minnesota Cities will hold a Conference for Newly Elected Officials on
January 28, 1989 at the Hotel Sofitel, Bloomington. He suggested that this would
be a good session for the new Council members and that he planned to attend.
Those planning to attend should reserve through the Manager‘s office.
Mayor Richards noted that the
ANNUAL CONGRESSIONAL CITY CONFERENCE DISCUSSED
has been past practice for Council Members to not attend national conferences.
asked that the Council review the conference agenda so that they could discuss
whether or not it would important for the City to attend in view of the new
administration in Washington.
to availability. No action was taken.
Mayor Richards commented that it
He
Also, he asked that they check their schedules as
H.R.A. COMMISSIONERS APPOINTED Mayor Richards advised that the Council Members
also serve as commissioners of the Edina H.R.A. Accordingly, he would appoint
them to the office of H.R.A. commissioner with the consent of the Council. Motion
was made by Member Smith to consent to the appointment by the Mayor of the
following Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority commissioners:
Mary H. (Peggy) Kelly Term ending 01/04/93
Glenn E. Smith Term ending 01/07/91
Jane L. Paulus Term ending 01/04/93
Bernard G. Rice, Jr. Term ending 01/09/9T
Frederick S . Richards Term ending 01/09/93
Motion was seconded by Member Paulus.
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
COUNCIL MEXBERS ASSIGNMENTS MADE TO SWSCC. SHHSC, 1-494 COMMITTEE AND MLC Mayor
Richards recommended that Council Members be assigned as representatives to the
following agencies:
Southwest Suburban Cable Commission - Member Smith
South Hennepin Human Services Council - Member Kelly
1-494 Transportation Committee - Member Paulus
(Project Management Team and
Joint Powers Organization)
Municipal Legislative Commission - Mayor Richards
He suggested that the Council Members give him their input regarding the proposed
assignments and that this item be placed on the January 17 agenda for
confirmation.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENT PROCESS DISCUSSED
the process for making appointments to advisory boards and commissions has
consisted of publishing notice of vacancies, application by residents, brief
interviews by the Council with the applicants prior to a Council meeting, and with
the appointments made from those applicants in the meeting that followed.
Mayor Richards explained that
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suggested that the Council consider a change in the process whereby the Council
would hold intewiew sessions approximately two times a year with residents who
are interested in being considered for appointment when a vacancy does occur.
This would include names of residents that the Council Members may have actively
solicited.
appointment process for consideration by the Council.
FUTURES COMMISSION TO BE CONSIDERED Mayor Richards commented that, after
attending the Centennial Futures Conference in October, he had left knbwing that
that type of activity could be of tremendous help to the Council. He said it was
his intention to come forward with a specific proposal for a "futures commission"
that would challenge a group of talented residents to take a far-out look at the
Edina community. He asked that, in the interim, the Council Members give him
their observations and suggestions.
pay great dividends and that he would be happy to take an active role in this
because of his recent experience with this type of discipline.
INTERG0WB"TAL ACTIVITIES TO BE ADDED TO FUTURE AGENDAS
commented that there is a bigger world out there than the parameters of Edina.
Currently, the City has memberships in the League of Minnesota Cities, Association
of Metropolitan Municipalities and the Municipal Legislative Commission and it may
be that we should consider becoming a member of the National League of Cities. He
proposed that the Council in an upcoming meeting look at these organizations and
their committees to determine if the Council should attempt to get members
appointed to individual committees.
the regular agenda to talk about the bigger community and to remind the Council to
report to one another about what is going on in these groups.
Mayor Richards added that he would bring a proposal back regarding the -
Member Rice commented that such a group would
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He said he would like to make this a part of
I *RESOLUTION ADOPTED DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES
was seconded by Member Paulus for adoption of the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the First Edina National Bank, Edina, MN, First Southdale
National Bank, Ed-, W, Americana State Bank of Edina, Edina, HN, Southwest
Fidelity State Bank, Edina, HN, First National Bank of Minneapolis, Minneapolis,
HI!?, Harquette Bank Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN and Norwest Bank MetroWest, Edina,
HN, authorized to do banking business in Minnesota, be and hereby are designated
as Official Depositories €or the Public Funds of the City of Edina, County of
Hennepin, Minnesota, until January 1, 1990.
Motion was made by Member Kelly and
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES
Resolution adopted on rollcall vote, five ayes.
*SIGNATORY RESOLUTION ADOPTED
Member Paulus for adoption of the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the persons holding office as Mayor, Manager and Treasurer of
the City of Edina, be, and they hereby are, authorized to act-for this
municipality in the transaction of any banking business with First National Bank,
First Southdale National Bank, Americana State Bank of Edina, Southwest Fidelity
State Bank, First National Bank of Minneapolis, Harquette Bank Minneapolis and
Norvest Bank MetroWest (hereinafter referred to as the "Bank") from time to time
and until written notice to any Bank to the contrary, to sign checks against said
accounts, which checks will be signed by the Mayor, Manager and City Treasurer.
Each Bank is hereby authorized and directed to honor and pay any checks against
such account if signed as above described, whether or not said check is payable to
the order of, or deposited to the credit of, any officer or officers of the City,
including the signer or signers of the check.
Motion was made by Member Kelly and was seconded by
SIGNATORY RESOLUTION
Resolution adopted on rollcall vote, five ayes.
*RESOLUTION ADOPTED AUTHORIZING USE OF FACSIMII;E SIGNATURES BY PUBLIC OFFICIALS
RESOLVED that the use of facsimile signatures by the following named persons:
FREDERICK S. RICHARDS - MAYOR
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KENNETH E. ROSLAND - CITY MANAGER.
JOHN WALLIN - CITY TREASURER
on checks, drafts, warrants, warrant-checks, vouchers or other orders of public
funds deposited in First Edina National Bank, First Southdale National Bank,
Americana State Bank of Edina, Southwest Fidelity State Bank, First National Bank
of Minneapolis, Marquette Bank Minneapolis and Norvest Bank MetroWest, be and
hereby is approved, and that each of said named persons may authorize said
depository banks to honor any such instrument bearing his facsimile signature in
such form as he may designate and to charge the same to the account in said
depository bank upon which drawn as fully as though it bore his manually written
signature and that instriments so honored shall be wholly operative and binding in
favor of said depository bank although such facsimile signature shall have been
affixed without his authority.
Resolution adopted on rollcall vote, five ayes.
*RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF SECURITIES IN LIEU OF BOND - FIRST
BANK EDINA AND MAROUETTE BANK MINNEAPOLIS
seconded by Member Padus for adoption of the following resolution:
Motion was made by Member Kelly and was
RESOLUTION APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF
SECURITIES IN LIEU OF BOND - FIRST BANK EDINA
BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, approves the
assignment of its depository, First Bank Edina, of the following securities, as
good and sufficient collateral for the City of Edina Public Funds deposited in
said depository:
Due Par Value Description Rate -
U S Treasury Notes 7.25 Notes 6-93 7.250 7/15/93 $3,460,000.00
Huntington Cnty PA 6.400 10/15/93 300,000.00
Lenawee Cnty Mich/Adrian San Sew Sys 6.300 5/1/95 100,000.00
Oregon St 7.000 1/1/95 200,000.00
$4,060,000.00
RESOLUTION APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF
SECURITIES IN LIEU OF BOND - MARQUETTE BANK MINNEAPOLIS
BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, approves the
assignment by its depository, Marquette Bank Minneapolis, of the following
securities, as good and sufficient collateral for the City of Edina Public Funds
deposited in said depository:
Description - Rate Due
U S Treasury Notes M91 6.750 3=/91 $ 350,000.00
$ 350,000.00
Par Value
Resolution adopted on rollcall vote, five ayes.
*RESOLUTION ADOPTED REGARDING TAX FORFEITED LAND PARCEL (PIN #32-117-21-24-0001)
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Edina has received from the County of
HeMepin a list of lands in said municipality which became the property of the
State of Minnesota for non-payment of property taxes, which said list is dated
08/01/88, Non-Conservation List 723-NC; and
WEEREAS, the parcel described in said list has heretofore been classified by the
Board of County Commissioners of Hewepin County, Minnesota as non-conservation
land and the sale thereof has heretofore been authorized by said Board of County
Commissioners;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by said City Council, acting pursuant to Minnesota
Statute 282, that the said classification by said Board of County Commissioners of
the parcel of land described in said list as non-conservation land be and the same
is hereby approved, and that the sale of such parcel of land be limited to
abutting property owners for attachment thereto.
Resolution adopted on rollcall vote, five ayes.
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MANAGEX ROSLAND PRESENTS "SUPERIOR TO NONE" AWARD TO ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Member Smith gave to Manager Rosland the annual Manager's "Superior to None" Award
for presentation to the Public Works/Engineering Department as recommended by the
Manager. For the benefit of the new Council Members, he explained that last year
Manager Rosland had presented a report on the City in which he cited the Police
Department as being superior to none, instead of second to none.
to the misstatement, Member Smith said he had contrived an annual Manager's
"Superior to None" Award to be presented to a department on the recommendation of
present the award to the Public Works/Engineering Department in recognition of
their tremendous efforts following the July 1987 rainstorm.
As a follow-up
the Manager. Manager Rosland said that, in all seriousness, he was proud to !
KBY BACH BETTY HEMSTAD RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN CO-CHAIRING CENTENNIAL
Mayor Richards referred to a joint "thank yout1 note from Kay Bach and Betty
Hemstad for the year-end party given by the City for the Centennial volunteers and
for the tributes paid to them as well as the unique gifts they received. He
commented that the minutes should reflect the Council's appreciation for the
tremendous efforts made by Kay Bach and Betty Hemstad in co-chairing the 1988
Centennial over the past three years.
should also be commended for their help and participation.
MINUTES OF BOARDS/COHHISSIONS NOTED
Council packets are minutes of the meetings of the various advisory boards and
commissions.
informal basis.
therein they should bring those up at a Council meeting for clarification.
Mayor Richards added that the City staff
Mayor Richards explained that included in the-
These are provided for the Council's information and review on an
He said if the Council had any questions regarding information
COUNCIL TO BE GIVEN FORECASTS REGARDING BUDGET Mayor Richards said he has asked
Manager Rosland to have the Finance Department develop a system of providing the
Council on a regular basis with forecasts as to whether we are on budget or not.
Manager Rosland confirmed that the Finance Department will be producing those
reports soon on a monthly basis.
BRAEMAR BASEBAIL COMPLEX TO BE NAMED C. WAm COURTNEY FIELDS IN RECOGNITION OF
MAYOR COURTNEY'S YEBRS OF SERVICE Manager Rosland said that, in recognition of
Mayor C. Wayne Courtney's years of service to the City as Council Member and
Mayor, staff would recommend naming the Braemar baseball complex "C. Wayne
Courtney Fields" with the announcement to be made at the retirement party in his
honor on January 26.
Park Board on January 10 for their comments and that the Council could finalize
this at their January 17 meeting.
*CLAIMS PAID
for approval of payment of the following claims dated 1/9/89:
$72,869.40, Art Center $3,432.72, Capital Fund $305.32, Golf Course Fund
$15,510.15, Recreation Center Fund $263.19, Gun Range Fund $371.88, Edinborough
Park $4,123.31, Utility Fund $224,769.98, Storm Sever Utility $1,492.40, Liquor
Dispensary Fund $545.96, Total $323,684.31.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
Thire being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Richards declared the
meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
He said that the recommendation will be presented to the
Motion vas made by Member Kelly and vas seconded by Member Paulus
General Fund