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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19900122_regular199 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF T€E EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HAIL, JANUARY 22, 1990 - ROLLCAIJ., Answering rollcall were Members Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith and Mayor Richards. KIWANIS WEEK PROCLAIMED adoption of the following proclamation: UHEREAS, Kiwanis International, a community senrice organization with 320,000 members and 8,500 clubs, raised $65 million during the past year and donated more than 22 million volunteer hours in 73 nations and geographic areas; and UHEREAS, the concept and principle Kiwanis represents is symbolized by the slogan, "We Build"; and WHEREAS, on January 21, 1990, Kiwanians in this City of Edina and elsewhere around the world will celebrate Kiwanis' 75th anniversary; and WHEREAS, there are 102 Kiwanians in two clubs in the City of Edina; and UHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this worthwhile organization be recognized for the outstanding service they provide this community, the City of Edina and elsewhere around the world; NOW, THEREFORE, I. Frederick S. Richards, Mayor of the City of Edina, do hereby proclaim the week of January 21-27, 1990, as in the City of Edina and elsewhere around the world. Motion of Member Kelly was seconded by Member Rice for PROCLAMATION - 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF KIWANIS "KIWANIS WEEK" Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA ITMS ADOPTED Manager Rosland stated that Consent Agenda Item V.A. - Final Development Plan for 7101-13 Amundson Avenue is recommended to be continued to February 20, 1990. Motion was made by Member Smith and was seconded by Member Kelly to approve and adopt the consent agenda items as presented. Rollcall : Ayes : Kelly, Paulus , Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. MEWBER KELLY APPOINTED MAYOR PRO-TEM Member Peggy Kelly as Mayor Pro-Tem. Mayor Richards made a motion to appoint Motion was seconded by Member Smith. Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards .. Motion carried. *MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 18. 1989: YEAR END MEETING OF DECEMBER 27, 1989 AND REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 2. 1990 APPROVED Motion was made by Member Smith and was seconded by Member Kelly to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 18, 1989; the year-end meeting of December 27, 1989 and the regular meeting of January 2, 1990. Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. PUBLIC HEARING CONCLUDED: ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT NO. L-34 ORDERED Engineer Hoffman recalled that a public hearing was held on December 18, 1989 on the Ornamental Street Lighting Improvement No. L-34 to be located on Delaney Boulevard from Dewey Hill Road to West 78th Street. because a petition had been received requesting street lighting from residents living between Cahill Road and Delaney Boulevard. concerning the proposed project, the Council had continued the hearing and directed that the assessment area be expanded with notice to be sent to all affected properties. Also, as requested by residents in the Pondwoods Townhomes, the street light proposed to be constructed at that location will be moved from the east side of Delaney to the west side. Engineer Hoffman reiterated that the project would include construction of six ornamental street lights to be installed and maintained by Northern States Power The hearing was called After hearing public testimony 1/22/90 200 Company. would be $16.89 per assessable unit. estimated at $38.03 per assessable unit. owners in the enlarged proposed assessment area. questions about the project. With the enlargement of the special assessment area, the estimated cost The original proposed assessment was- Notices have been mailed to all property Two residents have called with Paul Thomas, 7510 Cahill Road, stated he was representing the Windwood condominium complex. He said that, speaking for the majority of the Windwood residents, they are in favor of the project as indicated in the previous meeting, are pleased with the assessment re-allocation and strongly recommend Council approval of the project. Lois Bredahl, 7716 Pondwood Drive, asked that the most southern light be positioned on the west side of the street. light would be located on the west side. Engineer Hoffman affirmed that the No further comments or objections were heard. following resolution and moved its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Edina. Minnesota, that this Council heretofore caused notice of hearing to be duly published and mailed to owners of each parcel within the area proposed to be assessed on the following proposed improvement: Member Smith introduced the RESOLUTION ORDERING ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTING IXPROVEHEN'I! NO. L-34 ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTING IMI?RO- NO. L-34 Delaney Boulevard from Dewey Hill Road to West 78th Street and at the hearing held at the time and place specified in said notice, the Council has duly considered the views of all persons interested, and being fully advised of the pertinent facts, does hereby determine to proceed with the construction of said improvement including all proceedings which may be necessary in eminent domain for the acquisition of necessary easements and rights for construction and maintenance of such improvement; that said improvement is hereby designed and shall be referred to in all subsequent proceedings as ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTING IHPROVEMEN'I! NO. L-34 and the area to be specially assessed therefor shall include Lots 1 thru 3, Block 2, Smisek Addition; Units lOlA thru 123A, 20lA thru 223A, 301A thru 3238, lOlB thru 123B, 201B thru 223B, 301B thru 323B, lOlC thru 123C, 201C thru 223C, 301C thru 323C, Apartment Ownership No. 99, Windwood Edina Condominium, aka Lot 1, Block 1, Smisek Addition; Lots 1 thru 6, Block 1, Lots 1 thru 6, Block 2, Lots 1 thru 6, Block 3, Lots 1 thru-6, Block 4, and Lot 1, Block 5, Pondwood Addition; Lots 1 thru 16, Block 1, Lots 1 thru 4, Block 2, and Lots 1 thru 28, Block 3, Dewey Hill Second Addition; Units 102 thru 105, 107 thru 120, 201 thru 220, 301thru 320, Apartment Ownership No. 219, Dewey Hill West Condominiums aka Lot 1, Block 1, Dewey Hill Estates; Units 122 thru 125, 127 thru 140, 221thru 240, 321th~~ 340, Condominium No. 324, Dewey Hill East A Condominium aka Lot 2, Block 1, Dewey Hills Estates; and Lots 1 thru 51, Block 1, Foster Green Second Addition. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Rice. D Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Resolution adopted. *PUBLIC HEARING ON FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 7101-13 AMUNDSON AVENUE CONTINUED TO 2/20/90 Motion was made by Member Smith and was seconded by Member Kelly to continue the public hearing on the final development plan for 7101-13 Amundson Avenue to February 20, 1990. I Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. *LOT DIVISION APPROVED FOR TRACT B, R.L.S. NO. 432 (CARSON PIXIE SCOTT/MIDAS MUFFLER - SOUTHDBLE C-1 Motion was made by Member Smith and was seconded by Member Kelly for adoption of the following resolution: RESOLUTION 1/22/90 201 WHEREAS, the following described property is at present a single tract of land: WHEREAS, the owner has requested the subdivision of said tract into separate parcels (herein called "Parcels") described as follows: Tract A, Registered Land Survey No. and Tract B, Registered Land Survey No. ; and WHEREAS, 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 Subdivision and Zoning Regulations as contained in the City of Edina Ordinance Nos. 804 and 825; NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina that the conveyance and ownership of said Parcels as separate tracts of land is hereby approved and the requirements and provisions of Ordinance No. 804 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 thereoE, 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 carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. Resolution adopted. Tract-B, Registered Land Survey No. 432; and - WRDINANCE NO. 825-A33 (TO ADD LANDSCAPING INSPECTION FEE) ADOPTED: SECOND READING WAIVED adoption of the following ordinance, with waiver of Second Reading: Motion was made by Member Smith and was seconded by Member Kelly for ORDINANCE NO. 825-A33 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 825 TO ADD A LANDSCAPING INSPECTION FEE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, MJXNESOTA, ORDAINS: following new paragraph 4. under Paragraph A. Landscaping: Section 1. Section 10 of Ordinance No. 825 is hereby amended by adding the "4. set out in Ordinance No. 171 shall be paid to the City at the time a building or other permit is issued for work to be done on the same property as the landscaping work, and as a condition to the issuance of such permit." Sec. 2: its passage and publication. Landscauinp. Inspection Fee. A landscaping inspection fee in the amount This ordinance shall be in full force and effect inkediately upon ( \ ATTEST : *A% ad-- City Clerk Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. Ordinance adopted. WRDINANCE NO. 171-A32 (TO ADD FEE FOR LANDSCAPING INSPECTION) ADOPTED: SECOND READING WAIVED Motion was made by Member Smith and was seconded by Member Kelly for adoption of the following ordinance, with waiver of Second Reading: ORDINANCE NO. 171-A32 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 171 TO ADD FEE FOR UNDSCAPING INSPECTION THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: following thereto: ORD. SEC. -- NO. NO. PURPOSE OF FEE/CHARGE AMOUNT FEE NO. Section 1. Schedule A to Ordinance No. 171 is hereby amended by adding the 825 10(E) Landscaping Inspection $100.00 29f-1 1/22/90 202 Sec. 2. This ordinance its passage and publication. shall be in full force and effect immediately upon ATTEST : *A%-& City Clerk Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. Ordinance adopted. *BID AWARDED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PUMP HOUSE #19 Motion was made by Member Smith and was seconded by Member Kelly for award of bid for construction of pump house #19 to recommended low bidder, Richmar Construction, at $166,180.00. Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. * BID AWARDED FOR COMPACT PICK-UP TRUCK (PARK DEPT) Smith and was seconded by Member Kelly for award of bid for one compact pick-up truck (Park Department) to Grossman Chevrolet Company at $8,360.00 per Hennepin Ccnmty Bid Contract. Motion was made by Member Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. *BID AWARDED FOR WATER TREBTMENT PIAN" #4 REPAIR Motion was made by Member Smith andvas seconded by Member Kelly for award of bid for water treatment plant #4 repair to recommended low bidder, Flo-Covery Systems, Inc., at $6,647.00. Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. SOUTHDATA?. MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING PARKING ISSUES DISCUSSED Mayor Richards stated that he had received several telephone calls and letters from people complaining about the proposed changes relating to parking at the Southdale Medical Building. The Planning Department staff has also received telephone calls on the matter. Manager Rosland explained that about ten days ago che City received several calls about the decision of the Cambridge Capital Corporation of Dallas, who have recently purchased the Southdale Medical Office Building, to initiate pay parking. Staff has met with Cambridge and has asked them to hold off until studies could be made as to the effect pay parking would have. take emergency vehicles to the site to determine if access would be &ailable in an emergency. Another concern was potential backup of traffic onto the streets. Subsequently, staff had met with them a second time to review their plans for parking. Southdale Medical Office Building that would meet future needs regarding public safety. review their revised plans. I The Fire Department was asked to The outcome was that they were asked to design a parking lot for the Manager Rosland said a third meeting is scheduled for January 23 to Staff has taken the position that if the plans meet the City's requirements for servicing the site with emergency vehicles and will not cause a backup of traffic onto the streets then paid parking is their privilege. temporary basis which the City will monitor until the spring construction season when curbs can be realigned for a more permanent arrangement. Following a brief discussion, it was agreed no action was required at this time. Further, this will be on a TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF 1/16/90 APPROVED of the following recommended action listed in Section A of the Traffic Safety Committee Minutes of January 16, 1990: 1) Valley View Roadfiest 62nd Street) to a safer location, to post this area of Valley View Road with 30 mph signs, and to implement centerline striping based on engineering evaluation, Member Smith moved approval To investigate the possibility of moving the mailbox (near the intersection of 1/22/90 203 2) West 44th Street and on the north side of 44th Street west of France Avenue, and to acknowledge Section B and C of the Minutes. Motion for approval was seconded by Member Rice. To post one hour parking on the west side of France Avenue from Morningside to Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. PARK BOARD ReCOMMENDATION FOR FUNDING OF RAI;LY PROGRAM CONTINUED TO 2/20/90 Mayor Richards presented the Park Board recommendation of.January 16, 1990 that the City allocate $3,500 to support the Recreation, Arts, Learning and Leisure for Youth (RALLY) program this year. The RALLY program concept is the same as that of the Teen Center in the past. for students after school and on non-school days and has three action areas: After School, Late Night, and Release Day. After School program participation ranges from 25 to 30 students per event. events but not the administrative costs of planning. The RALLY program provides recreational activities RALLY participation fees cover the cost of the Recreation Director Kojetin introduced Alice Randall, Coordinator of Special Projects for Edina Community Education Services. approve the RALLY funding request and to look on the program as a partnership effort between Community Education and the Park and Recreation Department to provide recreational programs for all students. Ms. Randall urged the Council to Member Kelly made a motion to approve the Park Board recommendation to fund the RAI;LY program for the current school year in the amount of $3,500 from contingency funds. Motion was seconded by Member Smith. Mayor Richards called for discussion on the motion. Member Smith said the obvious question is can the allocation for contingencies handle this. though it is benefiting some students in view of the tough choices the Council must make in spending money. He suggested that maybe this program could be administered by capable volunteers in the community. A second concern is ongoing funding for this kind of program even Member Kelly said it was her understanding that the program administrators would look for other funding for next year, e.g. churches, civic groups. The program is designed to keep young people from getting into trouble and she would rather fund this type of activity than programs that deal with young people after the fact. Mayor Richards said this appears to be a school program and questioned whether this was a legitimate program for participation by Park and Recreation and funding by the City rather than the School District. The policy for participation in City programs has been that there be some type of user fee. support the recommendation for funding for several reasons. participates we should carry forward the user fee philosophy. contingency funds is not an appropriate use until we exhaust all sources for funding. 4 in favor, 2 opposed with 2 abstaining. back for further analysis, as good as the program may be for young people. Member Paulus commented that, though the intent is to make the program available to all students, presently it is not open to students attending South View Junior High School. The low number of participants in proportion to the students who go home to an empty house does not justify the dollars spent. She asked if charging fees would mean less participation. fee for Late Night and RALLY extra events. She said that, although they are trying to encourage participation in something that is totally new, she did not think charging a fee would totally discourage participation. He said he could not First, if the City Secondly, use of Mayor Richards noted that the vote on the Park Board recommendation was He suggested that the matter be referred Ms. Randall clarified that participants pay a 204 1/22/90 Member Rice asked if the amount of fees for the extra events, e.g. ski trips, cut down participation. have made known to the students so that the cost should not prohibit anyone from participating. RALLY is a program which they would normally support. Director Kojetin observed that Park and Recreation has supported teen programs in the past. Ms. Randall said they have a sliding fee scale which they Member Rice asked if the Park and Recreation staff feels that Manager Rosland suggested that staff look at creative ways to respond to the request for funding the RALLY program. RALLY program go directly to benefit the students. kinds of programs have been spent in acquiring equipment, etc. Following further discussion, Member Kelly amended the motion to continue the matter of the Park Board recommendation that $3,500 be allocated to support the RBLLY program to the meeting of February 20, 1990. seconded by Member Smith. He pointed out that the moneys for the In the past moneys for these The amended motion was Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. PARK BOARD RECOMMENDATION TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 1221 TO DELETE PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER ON PARK BOARD CONSIDERED, AWENDMENT TO BE DRAFTED: SCHOOL BOARD MEXBER RE0UI"T DISCUSSED: JUPITER AND BEYOND REPORT DISCUSSED Mayor Richards presented the Park Board recommendation to eliminate the requirement that a Planning Commission member serve on the Park Board and that a resident of the community be appointed instead. The rationale for the recommendation is that because Edina is no longer a developing community the Park Board members felt it was no longer necessary to have a Planning Commission member on the Board. However, they still felt it important to maintain an ll-member Board. Member Smith made a motion directing the City Attorney to draft an amendment to Ordinance No. 1221 to eliminate the requirement for a Planning Commission member on the Park Board and that a resident be appointed instead so total membership would remain at eleven members. I Motion was seconded by Member Kelly. Member Smith mentioned the issue of non-attendance of the School Board member at the*Park Board meetings. Mayor Richards said he had talked to the School Board Member, Scott Johnson, who is of the view that it should be a School Board member, or a person designated by the School Board, or a school staff member-and had asked the Council to revisit the issue. The Park Board had discussed this issue and had recommended that the requirement be a person designated by the School Board, whether a School Board member or not. Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Council majority that the ordinance requirement that a School Board member serve on the Park Board should remain. motion. Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith Nays : Richards Motion carried. Mayor Richards then called for vote on the Mayor Richards reported that he had attended the January 16, 1990 meeting of the Park Board and had conveyed to the board the comments of the Council Members on the Jupiter and Beyond Report. regarding the fiscal proposals, he had suggested that the Park Board go back and prioritize those proposals which might be feasible in light of the tax dollar constraints before the Council begins its budget process in July. It was the consensus of the Park Board that the sub-committee would take that initiative. In response to the concerns of the Council ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION RESPONSE TO SCHOOL BOARD STRATEGIC PLAN NOTED Rosland advised that included in the Council packet were the comments of the various advisory boards and commissions who have reacted to the School Board's Strategic Plan. Manager He said that this and additional information would be included in 1/22/90 205 the packet to be sent out on Thursday in preparation for the joint Council/School Board meeting on January 29. meeting would begin with a 5:30 p.m. supper to be followed by the formal meeting at 7:OO p.m. WEMPORARY 3.2 BEER LICENSE APPROVED FOR OUR LADY OF GRACE SCHOOL Motion was made by Member Smith and was seconded by Member Kelly to approve issuance of a temporary 3.2 on-sale beer license to Our Lady of Grace School for February 17, 1990. Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. Mayor Richards reminded the Council Members that the MEETING WITEI METROPOLITAN COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSED Dottie Rietow, Metropolitan Council Representative, has asked if the Council would like to schedule a meeting with the commissioners under the Metropolitan Council, e.g. Sandra Hilary-Regional Transit Board, Mark Mahon-Waste Control Commission, and Joan Lonsbury-Parks and Open Space. She has offered to set up such a meeting whereby the commissioners could explain their existing programs and respond to questions of the Council. After discussion it was the consensus of the Council that the commissioners should give any reports or updates on their programs at a regularly scheduled Council Meeting. Manager Rosland advised that PROCESS FOR APP0IXRGXl"T TO ADVISORY BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES DISCUSSED; LIMIT ON TERMS DISCUSSED Mayor Richards mentioned that packet materials concerning appointments to advisory boards, commissions and committees had included resumes of applicants on file except for those individuals who had interviewed for the Council appointment last year. Council so requested. As to a process, he said he intended to nominate for reappointment those individuals whose terms expire on February 1 and who are eligible. For positions where members are not eligible for reappointment or where there are vacancies, he asked that the Council Members submit names to him no later than February 1 for inclusion in the February 5 packets. These would be sent out if the Member Rice asked if the ordinance requirements regarding attendance has been met by the members of the boards and commissions. Manager Rosland said that attendance of some is questionable and that staff would recheck the records. Member Kelly observed that, according to the ordinance limiting the number of terms, Bob Reid and Ardythe Buerosse on the Recycling Commission and and Tom Oye on the Human Relations Commission would be ineligible for reappointment. These people have served well for a long time; their attendance has been phenomenal and to lose that type of commitment and knowledge would be a shame. a motion that Bob Reid, Ardythe Buerosse and Tom Oye be made honorary members of their respective commissions. Member Kelly made The motion failed for lack of a second. Member Smith commented that he would be unprepared to give them honorary status not knowing what that would entail. to looking into an honorary status but would be opposed to amending the ordinance which limits the number of terms. Member Rice stated these were unusual cases, that he would like to find a way to make sure they stay involved, but that the honorary status might set a precedent. Mayor Richards said he had not voted for the ordinance but that decision was made. He said they have been recognized and will be in the future for their contribution to the City as is true with so many others. The issue is whether the present Council accepts the ordinance. Member Kelly then requested that Ordinance No. 102 limiting terms of service of individuals appointed by the Council to boards, commissions or committees be revisited. agenda for discussion. Member Paulus said she would not be opposed Mayor Richards said this issue would be placed on the February 20 I 1/22/90 FINAL PLANS APPROVED FOR FRANCE AVEJ!TCE CONSTRUCTION - W. 70TH ST TO MINNESOTA DR Engineer Hoffman presented the final plans for construction of France Avenue from West 70th Street to Minnesota Drive. pages of the plans and has recommended appropriate changes to the County which have been made. the project and Hennepin County has now submitted the necessary documents to allow the Federal Highway Administration to final process the plans. recommend the following action by the Council: He explained that staff has reviewed the 112 He recalled that the Council had approved preliminary plans for Staff would 1) 2) 3) 4) Engineer provides Approval of Final Plans for France Avenue from West 70th Street to Minnesota Drive. Approval of Non-Encroachment Agreement for project involving federal funds. Approval of Agency Agreement to allow MNDOT to act as City's agent in handling federal funds. Adoption of a NO PARKING ANY TIME resolution on France Avenue in project area. Hoffman explained that the essence of the resolutions and agreements that the City agrees to the final plan, would not allow encroachment on -- the right of way of any private signs or activities, and allows MNDOT to act as the agent for the federal funding portion of the job. final approval when the cooperative construction agreement is submitted for approval by MNDOT and Hennepin County. still being developed and is not necessary to complete the final plan review of the project. The project would add one additional northbound lane from Minnesota Drive to Parklawn Avenue to accommodate the Centennial development, with three lanes each direction for the balance. The existing street would be rebuilt to complete the link between the Crosstown Highway and 1-494, signal systems would be replaced and new street lighting would be added. negotiated due to the fact that Hennepin County wants to get more federal funds then currently has been allocated for the project. The Council will have one The cooperative construction agreement is I Final details on the financing have not been Engineer Hoffman pointed out that the City of Edina, in approving the EIS for the Centennial Lakes project and receiving an Indirect Source Permit, basically said that given the project size and traffic needs the City would need tocomplete certain traffic improvements. This plan would achieve everything the City would need to do on France Avenue to meet those requirements. Member Smith introduced the following resolutions and moved their adoption: WIEREAS, plans for Project No. 27-617-16 showing proposed alignment, profiles, grades and cross-sections for the construction, reconstruction or improvement of County State-Aid Highway No. 17 within the limits of the City as a (Federal) (State) Aid Project have been prepared and presented to the City. NOW, THEREFORe, BE IT RESOLVED: That said plans be in all things approved. RESOLUTION RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Edina as a condition of the receipt by the County of Hennepin of Federal funds for the construction, reconstruction or improvement of any State Aid Highway within the City enter into an agreement with the County, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof: (Agreement No. PW BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Manager be and they hereby are authorized to execute said Agreement for and on behalf of the City. 70-11-89) RESOLUTION MINNESOTA DEPARmNT OF TRANSPORTATION 1/22/90 207 FEDERAL 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 FURTHER 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 22nd day of January, 1990. RESOLUTION RELATING TO PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON FRANCE AVENUE FROM W. 70TH STREET TO MINNESOTA DRIVE IN THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA -, Hennepin County has planned the improvement of CSAH 17 (France Avenue) from W. 70th Street to Minnesota Drive, and WHEREAS, this improvement does not provide adequate width for parking on both sides of the street, approval of the proposed construction project must therefore be conditioned upon certain parking restrictions, and WHEREAS, the extent of these restrictions that would be necessary prerequisite to the approval of this construction has been determined; NOW, -FORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the City of Edina shall ban the parking of motor vehicles on both sides of CSAH 17 (France Avenue) from W. 70th Street to Minnesota Drive at all times. Motion for adoption of the resolutions was seconded by Member Kelly. Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Resolutions adopted. *RESOLUTION ADOPTED APPROVING TRANSFER OF H.O.M.E. PROGRAM TO SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES OF HOPKINS Kelly for adoption of the following resolution: WHEREAS, the City of Edina (City) is a cooperating unit in the Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) by virtue of a joint cooperation agreement executed between the City and Hennepin County pursuant to MSA 471.59, and WHEREAS, the City has executed a subrecipient agreement with Hennepin County which allocates $23,300 from the Year XV (FY 1989) Urban Hennepin County CDBG program for the purpose of supporting the Household and Outside Maintenance for Elderly (H.O.M.E.) Program; BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Council that it hereby approves the transfer of the H.O.M.E. Program to Senior Community Services of Hopkins as provider; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Manager are hereby directed, on behalf of the City, to execute the Third Party Agreement, Urban Hennepin County CDBG Program, with Senior Community Services of Hopkins. Motion was made by Member Smith and was seconded by Member RESOLUTION Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. ANNUAL DINNER MEETING DATE WITH ADVISORY BOARDS/COHMISSIONS RESCHEDULED FOR 3/13/90 Manager Rosland said that there is a conflict on Tuesday, March 20 for the Annual Dinner Meeting with advisory boards and commissions. been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 13 at Braemar Clubhouse. Member Paulus said she would be at the School District Strategic Planning meeting on that date. The event has 1/22/90 208 *RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF SECURITIES IN LIEU OF BOND - FIRST BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AND MARQUETTE BANK MINNEAPOLIS was seconded by Member Kelly for adoption of the following resolutions: Motion of Member-Smith RESOLUTION APPROVING ASS1G"T OF SECURITIES IN LIEU OF BOND - FIRST BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota approves the assignment by its depository, First Bank National Association, of the folloving securities, as good and sufficient collateral for the City of Edina Public Funds deposited in said depository: Description - Rate - Due Par Value U S Treasury Notes 7.25 Notes 6-93 7.250 7/15/93 $3,460,000.00 Lenawee Cnty Hich/Adrian San Sew Sys 6.300 5/1/95 100,000.00 Oregon St 7.000 1/1/95 200,000.00 $3,760,000.00 RESOLUTION APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF SECURITIES IN LIEU OF BOND - MARQUETTE BANK MNNEBPOLIS BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota approves the assignment by its depository, Marquette Bank Minneapolis, of the folloving securities, as good and sufficient collateral for the City of Edina Public Funds deposited in said depository: Description Rate Due Par Value U S Treasury Notes MI91 7.125 2m/90 $ 400,000.00 Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. HENNEPIN COUNTY YARD WASTE DISPOSAL UPDATE GIVEN is serving on a committee comprised of staff from suburban cities to work with Hennepin County regarding the problem of yard waste disposal. Thursday they reviewed the definition of yard waste, regulations for land spreading, and the issue of locating yard waste transfer sites. no question but that yard waste will have to be de-bagged somewhere between collection from yards to when it is composted or land spread. cities will have the responsibility to communicate to the residents the fact that they must separate out twigs and prunings from yard waste (grass clippings and leaves). At the present time it is felt that there will not be a direct cost to, the cities for this joint effort but there may be a cost to the resiients who are having this material picked up. The task is to have a plan in place by the first part of April when yard waste begins to show up. Hennepin County has held off on the projected date for compliance with their regulations on yard waste. Rosland said he would keep the Council informed as progress. Manager Rosland reported that he At a meeting last He said there is It appears that the Manager COMMITTEE ACTIVATED ON SENIOR CITIZEN COMMUNITY CENTER Member Smith mentioned that he is working with a Senior Citizen Community Center Committee that is looking into ways to enhance the Senior Citizen Center in a frugal fashion. A meeting with representatives from the Edina Community Center is scheduled for January 23 to discuss the possibility of seeking CDBG funds for handicapped enhancement. 1-494 EIS CO"J!RACT SUPPLEBENT APPROVED Member Paulus, Chair, 1-494 Commission, informed the Council that the Commission has negotiated a 1-494 EIS Contract Supplement and are recommending approval by the councils of the five member cities. 1988 before a consultant was hired. contract of $900,000 and a study area extending from the Minnesota River to the Crosstown Highway. Member Paulus explained that the contract supplement is necessary for the following reasons: 1) A hazardous study is now required, 2) A historical study is The agency agreement with MNDOT was initially approved in the fall of The agreement assumed a total consultant 1/22 I90 also required, 3) Inflation, 4) The study scope has been expanded north to 1-394, and 5) New criteria - MNDOT staff approval layout. supplement are : The major features-of the - Modifies the percent cost share to account for larger corridor scope (change from 4.0 to 3.6% for Edina. proportional to projected 2010 1-494 Corridor trip generation for each city. - The maximum payment for Edina increased from $36,000 to $45,720. - A fourth payment added in April, 1992. - Language in Section 5.32 states that MNDOT is responsible for future cost increases unless the increases result from unbudgeted studies or meetings requested by a city. The percent for each city is I I Engineer Hoffman explained that the MNDOT staff approval layout is new criteria that the Federal Highway Administration considered to be part of the EIS process. The 1-494 Project Management Team could not talk MNDOT into absorbing that cost. Member Kelly stated her objection to the additional cost for Edina and reiterated her opposition to the total cost for the City. 209 Member Rice introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota that it hereby approves 1-494 EIS Contract Supplement as presented; BE IT F"RTHJ3.R RESOLVED that the Mayor and Manager are authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City the 1-494 EIS Contract Supplement#64723-1. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Smith. Rollcall : Ayes: Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Nays: Kelly Resolution adopted . LONG RANGE PLANNING SUGGESTED FOR ISSUE OF GARBAGE/RECYCLING/YARD WASTE Member Paulus commented that she has been receiving calls from residents complaining about costs for collection of garbage even though they are recycling. She said the additional burden of restrictions on yard waste disposal will only increase those concerns. business, she suggested that the City needs to do some long range planning to coordinate all this. Although the City's position has been not to get' into the garbage CONCERN EXPRESSED ABOUT MANHOLES CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLES Member Rice said he was concerned about the damage being done to vehicles traveling over manhole covers which are placed lower than the street surface. CAHILL SCHOOL SITE DISCUSSED calls regarding the proposed development of the Cahill School site. information on how the Comprehensive Plan addresses that area. Member Kelly reported that she has been receiving She asked for WILDER LETTER IN SUPPORT OF BAN ON CIGARETTE VENDING MACHINES REFERRED TO COMMUNITY HEALTEI SERVICES COMMITTEE Mayor Richards advised that he had received a letter from Dr. Walter Wilder, past chairman of the Edina Advisory Health Board, urging the Council to support a total ban on cigarette sales from vending machines in Edina. Dr. Wilder be referred to the Community Health Services Committee for their recommendation. to so advise Dr. Wilder. Following brief discussion, Member Kelly suggested that the request of It was informally agreed to refer the issue to the Committee and REPORT GIVEN ON EDINA COMMUNITY MEETING AFFIRMING ETHNIC DIFFERENCES HELD 1/21/90 1/22/90 216 Mayor Richards reported on the Edina Community Meeting at Braemar Clubhouse on Sunday, January 21, sponsored by the Human Relations Commission, in recogngtion of . the national holiday, Martin Luther King Day. The event was well attended and the keynote speaker, Dr. Richard Fowler, did an excellent job in encouraging participation by everyone in attendance. Recommendations were made as to what the City could do to heighten our awareness of the ethnic diversity that exists in our community and what we can do to communicate with one another. from the Human Relations Commission on those recommendations so that the Council could comment on them. He said it would be helpful to-get a report back ARTICLES ON ASBESTOS EXPOSURE IN BUILDINGS DISTRIBUTED two articles relating to asbestos exposure "Paratoxicology" (Forbes 1/8/90) and "Great Asbestos Rip-off" (Reader's Digest 1/90) which had been sent to him. He urged the Council to read the articles which question whether asbestos is as harmful as we have been lead to believe if left undisturbed. Mayor Richards referred to CORRESPONDENCE FROM LEGISLATORS TO DR. FISCHER REGBRDING PROPERTY TAXES NOTED Mayor Richards said that Dr. George Fischer, who had appeared at the property tax hearing in December, 1989, had furnished him with copies of correspondence received from Senators Douglas J. Johnson, 6th District, and Roger Moe, 2nd District on the subject of property taxes. packets for information purposes. Copies were included in the Council TXTTER FROM ADMINISTRATOR OF FAIRVIEW-SOUTHDALE HOSPITAL CONCERNING PROVIDING PUBLIC HEBLTH SERVICES NOTED from Doug Robinson, Administrator of Fairview-Southdale Hospital. The letter explained that Fairview-Southdale Hospital had not submitted a proposal for providing community health services for 1990 because of time constraints. FORMAT FOR CHECK REGISTER OUESTIONED Member Smith questioned the purpose of the check register that the Council is asked to approve at each meeting and asked if there is some other format that would provide clearer information for the Council or a general overview. Finance Director Wallin explained that state statute requires approval by the Council of all checks issued by the City. others may cover an order for several items which are not listed in detail. mentioned that there is an established purchasing policy for larger items. Mayor Richards referred to a letter he had received' He said he sees no logic to some of the detail. Some checks are for one ieem only while He Mayor Richards commented that if there is a concern by the Council that the check register format is not what we want, then the Council should discuss the kind of format wanted and agree thereon. the March 10 Strategic Planning meeting. be given information on the City's purchasing policy. would also be helpful to include information on what is required by statute. SAFETY OF ELECTRICAL CORDS FOR CITY VEHICLES AFFIRMED raised by Member Kelly regarding the electrical cords for City Vehicles, Manager Rosland explained that they are connected to ground fault circuits, are run on timers and pass OSHA requirements. Member Kelly suggested that this be discussed at Manager Rosland said that Council would Mayor Richards said it In response to the question SURVEY OF SUBURBAN COMMUNITIES ON STAFFINGBPACE NEEDS MENTIONED Manager Rosland referred to a survey prepared by BRW, Inc. for the City of Eagan to assist them in projecting future staffing and space needs. The survey included five "developed" suburbs (including Edina) and five "developing" suburbs. A staffing summary (excluding Police and Fire) for the developed suburbs showed Bloomington at 204, Minnetonka at 71.6, Roseville at 37.5, Brooklyn Center at 53.5, and Edina at 46. Developing suburbs showed Eagan at 71.5, Brooklyn Park at 79, Eden Prairie at I 1/22/90 211 72.5, Plymouth at 61.5, Burnsville at 61.83, Coon Rapids at 65. A comparative analysis prorated by population for City Hall & Police space required ts meet current needs per 1,000 population showed the developed suburban average at 1,158 square feet, with Edina at 581. For the developing suburbs the average was 1,052 square feet. speak for the City of Edina that we are trying to function in a reasonable and responsible manner. He said he found the report very interesting and felt that it does AMM BREAKFAST MEETING WITH LEGISLATORS NOTED AMM Breakfast Meeting with Legislators will be held on Saturday, January 27 at 9:00 a.m. at the Hopkins House. Members Kelly, Smith and Rice said they would attend if our legislators would be there. contacting the legislators and would advise the Council Members as to who would attend. Manager Rosland announced that the Manager Rosland said he would be LWC LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE DATE SET Manager Rosland stated that the League of Minnesota Cities 1990 Legislative Conference has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 14 at the Radisson Hotel, St. Paul. Mayor Richards said he would be attending and that the Council should contact the Manager’s office if they plan to attend. *CLAIMS PAID approve payment of the following claims as per pre-list dated 01/22/90: General Fund $1,595,617.88, C.D.B.G. $2,355.00, Communications $254.41, Art Center $7,910.97, Capital Fund $4,147.64, Swimming Pool Fund $8.35, Golf Course Fund $49,972.15, Recreation Center Fund $46,384.87, Gun Range Fund $112.47, Edinborough Park $14,076.76, Utility Fund $116,729.58, Storm Sewer Utility $183,134.25, Liquor Dispensary Fund $98,604.17, Construction Fund $145,802.95, IMP Bond Redemption #2 $114,013.25, Total $2,379,124.70; and for confirmation of payment of the following claims dated 12/31/89: General Fund $347,358.80, Art Center $14.10, Golf Course Fund $715.07, Recreation Center Fund $130.61, Edinborough Park $288.54, Utility Fund $9,504.98, Liquor Dispensary Fund $271,498.36, Total $629,510.46. Motion carried’on rollcall vote, five ayes. Motion was made by Member Smith and was seconded by Member Kelly to There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Richards declared the meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. ’3d a, LLA- City Clerk