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OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY J3ALL
MARCH 5, 1990
ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith and Mayor
Richards.
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FLAG CEREMONP CONDUCTED BY BROWNIE SCOUT TROOP NO. 1231: GIRL SCOUT WEEK
PROCLAIMED: BOY SCOUT TROOP NO. 6 WELCOMED Members of Brownie Scout Troop No.
1231 opened the meeting by presenting the colors and leading the Pledge of
Allegiance.
the flag ceremony.
Mayor Richards then presented the following proclamation which was unanimously
adopted by motion of Member Kelly, seconded by Member Paulus:
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Girl Scouts of the United States of America recognizes that today's girls
will be tomorrow's leaders; and
WHEREAS, Girl Scouts of the United States of America is the largest voluntary
organization for girls in the world and draws upon a large resource of positive
adult role models; and
WHEREAS, the Girl Scout Movement continues to emphasize leadership and personal
and career development for girls; and
WHEREAS, our community and world will be the direct beneficiaries of the skilled
young women who are Girl Scouts;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Frederick S. Richards, Mayor of the City of Edina, do hereby
proclaim the week of March 11-17, 1990, to be GIRL SCOUT WEEK in the City of
Edina, Minnesota.
Mayor Richards welcomed the members of the troop and thanked them for
Mayor Richards also welcomed the members of Boy Scout Troop No. 6 from Lutheran
Church of the Good Shepherd who said they were attending the Council Meeting
because they are working on community badges.
1990 DECENNIAL CENSUS PROCLAMATION ADOPTED
proclamation which was adopted unanimously by motion of Member Kelly, seconded by
Member Smith:
WHEREAS, the Decennial Census is mandated by Article 1, Section 2, of the United
States Constitution for the purpose of apportioning the number of representatives
each state shall receive to the U.S. House of Representatives;
WHEREAS, population data obtained from the Decennial Census will be the basis for
apportioning the Minnesota State Legislature;
WHEREAS, funding for many essential state and federal programs is directly related
to information gathered from the Decennial Census;
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota, its counties and cities will use census data as a
vehicle for planning in many vital areas for our society and communities;
WHEREAS, many organization and businesses consider data derived from the census
when determining investments, future expansion and relocation plans;
WHEREAS, it is important for everyone to promptly complete the questionnaire,
including all persons who usually live in their household, and return it by
April 1, 1990;
WHEREAS, under protection of law, answers given on the census questionnaire remain
completely private and confidential, and no one's individual identity and address
will be released to any person, agency, department, or organization whatsoever;
WHEREAS, the Decennial Census is required to count everyone regardless of their
age, race, sex, color, place of birth, status of citizenship, and nature of
domicile ;
WHEREAS, answering the census is safe, easy, and vital, and will help determine
the manner in which we meet the challenges of the 21st century;
Mayor Richards presented the following
PROCLAMATION - 1990 DECENNIAL CENSUS
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, Frederick S. Richards, Mayor of the City of Edina, do urge the
citizens of Edina to participate in the 1990 Decennial Census by completing and
returning the census questionnaires by April 1, 1990.
Accepting the proclamation was Janice Peak, Manager of the District Office for
Western Hennepin County, located at 4444 West 76th Street. She said in this area
the census is being completed by questionnaires which will be mailed on March 23
with the request that they be returned by April 1. Ms. Peak commented that they
are also looking for individuals to fill temporary positions.
JOHN KEPRIOS COMMENDED UPON RECEIVING MRPA AWARD Manager Rosland introduced John
Keprios, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, advising that he came to the
City in 1977 and has done an outstanding job. At the Minnesota Recreation & Park
Association Annual Conference banquet on March 1, John was the 1990 recipient of
the Jack Niles Award. This award is made to a male member of MRPA with fifteen or
less years of professional experience and outstanding service to the recreation
and park field and MRPA.
expressed their appreciation for his dedication and service to the City.
The Council joined in commending Mr. Keprios and
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS ADOPTED Motion was made by Member Rice and was seconded by
Member Smith to approve and adopt the consent agenda items as presented with the
exception of the removal of item V.C. - Tow Truck with Recovery Unit.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
FINAL DEVELOFHENT PLAN APPROVAL FOR 7101-13 AMlTNDSON AV CONTINUED TO 3/19/90
Planner Craig Larsen recalled that the public hearing on the final development
plan for 7101-13 Amundson Avenue, generally located at the southeast corner of
Cahill Road and Amundson Avenue, had been continued from the Council meeting of
February 20. The proposal is for construction of a single story, 15,000 square
foot office-warehouse building on the westerly portion of the site, south of
Amundson Avenue. The request was heard before the Community Development and
Planning Commission on January 3, 1990 and approval was recommended subject to
certain modifications. He explained that in the interim, the proponent has agreed
to allow the request to be withheld from Council consideration pending the outcome
of a study as to the feasibility of creating a tax increment district in the
Cahill/Amundson commercial area. That study is still under way and the proponent
has been offered the opportunity to have the Council consider the original
proposal even although ultimately it may be changed by the outcome of the study.
Planner Larsen stated that the subject property measures approximately 3.5 acres
in area and is developed with a single story warehouse building on the easterly
portion of the site containing 37,500 square feet of floor area.
requesting permission to construct an additional building which would contain
15,000 square feet. The property is zoned PID, Planned Industrial District.
Office and office-warehouse buildings are permitted uses in the PID District.
The proponent is
In terms of zoning compliance, Planner Larsen said that the proposed site
including the existing building and the new building would comply with the floor
area ratio requirements and building coverage. The building side street setback
was initially proposed at 65 feet from Cahill Road. That setback was increased to
75 feet which was one of the conditions of the Planning Commission for approval.
All other setbacks comply with the exception of the parking setback from Amundson
Avenue immediately north of the building.
essentially there is no setback provided from Amundson Avenue.
quantity, the PID District requires one space per 400 square feet of gross floor
area; the proposal provides one space per 314 square feet of gross floor area.
The proposal would comply with PID District requirements which encompass the
entire site.
I Planner Larsen pointed out that
As to parking
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Planner Larsen stated that the proposed building materials comply with ordinance
requirements. At the time of application there was some outdoor storage occurring
on the site which is not allowed in the PID District. The owner has taken steps
to correct that. Additionally, the storm water drainage plan as initially
submitted was not satisfactory to the City Engineer.
proponent's architect has met with the Engineering Department and the grading plan
as modified does meet the requirements of the City Engineer.
Since that time the
Planner Larsen explained that the variances that remain on the property are those
that relate to the setback from Amundson Avenue. Staff has supported those
variances considering that the uses to the immediate north are commercial in
nature and there is no negative impact on the residential areas to the west.
Planning Commission has recommended approval of those variances.
that with the changes the proponent has made, in response to the Planning
Commission, staff would recommend approval. Planner Larsen reiterated that the
study relative to a tax increment district for the Cahill/Amundson commercial area
is not complete and it is uncertain at this time whether this should remain an
industrial site or should be incorporated somehow with the commercial areas to the
north.
The
He concluded
In response to Member Rice, Planner Larsen said that the traffic to the building
would flow one-way and that if this were divided from the main site there would be
approximately 42 parking spaces on the subject property.
Member Smith asked for a review of uses allowed in the commercial district versus
industrial district.
there would be a wide range of office uses (service use, office use, industrial
use, warehouse use). The parking qualities related to those uses are wide ranging
from one per 2,000 square feet for a warehouse to one per 200 square feet for
office. The commercial categorys include general retail in addition to office
uses and the parking quantities would be much greater. Member Smith asked what
retail uses could be put in place here, if any. Planner Larsen said none under
the present zoning but there would be some service uses that would approximate
retail such as doctor/dentist offices, travel/insurance agencies that could go in
under the industrial use.
severed from the other would the parking meet ordinance requirements.
Larsen said that the parking is being evaluated on an entire site basis at this
time. If the sites were proposed for separation at a later date, at a minimum a
parking easement would be required over both sites so that parking could be
exchanged which could pose some problems. Member Smith said he was concerned
about the parking and questioned if that is something that should be handled now.
Planner Larsen said that would be addressed if there was a proposal to split the
site at some future date.
Planner Larsen said that in the industrial use category
Member Smith then asked if the subject parcel were
Planner
Mayor Richards called for comment from the proponent, George Kosmides.
Mr. Kosmides responded that Planner Larsen had presented the case perfectly and
basically had stated his intent.
the property to the east and if he had developed it - also what he proposed as the
use for the new building. Mr. Kosmides said that he had purchased the property to
the east about 12 years and that the new building was basically for speculation as
he has had a lot of requests for rental of small areas, e.g. 2,000 or 5,000 square
feet and that encouraged him to proceed with the project.
Mayor Richards asked the proponent if he owned
Member Paulus commented that in theory she did not have a problem with what is
proposed but would be hesitant to approve the proposal until the Council has made
a decision regarding a tax increment district for this area.
Member Rice stated that he felt the plan was woefully inadequate on parking
considering the likelihood that the property would be developed and leased for
some type of office, retail or semi-commercial use.
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Mayor Richards said he was concerned that there would be a problem concerning the
parking demand encroaching onto the retail uses to the north.
not support the proposal because he felt there would be too much building jammed
He said he could
. onto the site.
Mr. Kosmides argued that this property has been vacant for some time and that he
would like to make something nice out of the land.
lease out space for uses approved by the City and that he had no plans to sell the
property. Further, that he had spent time and effort on the proposed project, had
met with the staff and others in the areas, that he was anxious to go ahead
because of the requests for rental in that area and asked that there be no
prolonged delay.
Mayor Richards clarified that what has been said is that the plan as presented is
not acceptable and the Council believes it is not in the best interests of the
City because of inadequate parking and setbacks. Mr, Kosmides commented that he
would like to have the opportunity to bring his architect to the next meeting to
explain and present the details of the proposed plan.
He said that he would only
Following further discussion, Member Paulus made a motion to deny the Final
Development Plan for 7101-13 Amundson Avenue as presented for the reason that it
appears to meet the parking requirements in theory but in practice it does not.
Motion was seconded by Member Rice.
Mayor Richards asked for comment on the request of Mr. Kosmides that the matter be
held over in order to allow the proponent’s architect to make a further
presentation. Member Smith commented that it would helpful in the proponent’s
understanding if he had his architect give us a short presentation at the next
meeting.
presentation of the proposal the City should give him the opportunity he has
r eques t ed .
Further, that because the proponent had been asked to delay his
Member Paulus then stated she would withdraw the motion on the floor. The second
was withdrawn by Member Rice.
Member Smith then made a motion that the hearing on the Final Development Plan for
7101-13 Amundson Avenue be continued to March 19, 1990. Motion seconded by Member
Paulus.
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
WITHDRAWAL OF PETITION ACCEPTED FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT, REZONING AND LOT
DIVISION FOR LOTS 1. 2, AND 3. BLOCK 2, SMISEK ADDITION Planner Larsen advised
that the proponent has withdrawn the petition for Comprehensive Plan Amendment,
Rezoning and Lot Division for Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 2, Smisek Addition. Bill
Bonner, proponent, has told staff that he does not wish to pursue a four-unit
development for the subject property.
Member Kelly made a motion to accept the request of the proponent, Bill Bonner, to
withdraw his petition for Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Lot Division
for Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 2, Smisek Addition. Motion was seconded by Member
Smith.
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
;;HEBRING DATE SET FOR VARIOUS PLANNING MATTERS
was seconded by Member Smith setting March 19, 1990 as hearing date for the
following Planning matters:
1) Amendment to Comprehensive Plan - Medium Density to Low Density Attached
Residential and Quasi-Public to Low Density Attached Residential and Single Family
Motion was made by Member Rice and
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Residential - Ron Clark Construction - Generally located south of West 70th Street
and west of Cahill Road
2)
Generally located south of west 70th Street and west of Cahill Road
3)
District - Ron Clark Construction - Generally located south of West 70th Street
and west of Cahill Road
4) Preliminary Plat Approval for Ridgewood Addition - Ron Clark Construction -
Generally located south of West 70th Street and west of Cahill Road.
5) Final Rezoning and Final Plat Approval - Walker Methodist/FPI Services, Inc. -
Generally located in the northwest quadrant of the York Av/Parklawn intersection.
Repeal of Heritage Preservation Overlay District - Ron Clark Construction -
Rezoning - R-1 Single Dwelling Unit District to PRD-2 Planned Residential 1
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR FOUR WHEEL DRIVe LOADER
seconded by Member Smith for award of bid for a four wheel drive loader to
recommended low bidder, Ziegler, Inc., at $84,330.00 (with trade-in).
Motion was made by Member Rice and was
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR DUMP TRUCK CAB & CHASSIS
seconded by Member Smith for award of bid for a dump truck cab and chassis to
recommended low bidder, Astleford Equipment, Inc.. at $37,385.00.
Motion was made by Member Rice and was
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
AWARD OF BID FOR TOW TRUCK WITH RECOVERY UNIT CONTINUED TO 4/2/90 Member Paulus
explained that she had asked this to be removed from the consent agenda because
she had questions about the purchase of the tow truck with recovery unit.
talking with Public Works Director Hoffman, she had asked him to present
information that would justify this expenditure.
Director Hoffman explained that this tow truck would be large enough to handle
fire trucks, dump trucks, loaders and graders during breakdowns and flat tires.
It would replace a 1973 service vehicle which is much too small to handle the
larger equipment.
staff has informed him that they use the service vehicle daily, that its live span
is over and it needs to be replaced. This size is appropriate to service the
approximate 225 vehicles and equipment of various types.
recommend this as a good long term purchase that would last 15-20 years and that
if the purchase is delayed the cost will only go up.
In
Towing charges can range from $100-170 per tow. Public Works
He said he would
Member Paulus asked what the approximate cost would be for a tow truck the next
size down in scale. Director Hoffman said it would estimate that at about
$50,000.
is what drives up the cost.
After additional discussion, Member Smith made a motion to continue the avard of
bid for the tow truck with recovery unit to April 2, 1990 so that additional
information could be provided on the needs for servicing and towing. Motion was
seconded by Member Paulus.
He explained that the wrecker/service system that is added to the truck
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
*BID AWARDED FOR ONE TON 4x4 PICKUP TRUCK
seconded by Member Smith for award of bid for a one ton 4x4 pickup truck to
Grossman Chevrolet, Inc. at $16,785.00, per Hennepin County cooperative purchasing
agreement.
Motion was made by Member Rice and was
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR ONE TON CARGO VAN
seconded by Member Smith for award of bid for a one ton cargo van to recommended
low bidder, Win Stephen Company, Inc., at $13,038.45.
Motion was made by Member Rice and was
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Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR 3/4 TON PICKUP TRUCK Motion was made by Member Rice and was
seconded by Member Smith for award of bid for one 3/4 ton pickup truck to Grossman
Chevrolet, Inc, at $11,268.00, per Hennepin County cooperative purchasing
agreement.
.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR TU0 ADMINISTRATION CARS Motion was made by Member Rice and was
seconded by Member Smith for award of bid for two administration cars to Rathert
Chevrolet at $22,754.00, per State purchasing cooperative agreement.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL CABINET AND CONTROLLER Motion was made by Member
Rice and was seconded by Member Smith for award of bid for one traffic signal
cabinet and controller to Riddle Controls, Inc. at $8,430.00, per MNDOT
cooperative purchasing agreement.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR ASTRO TURF TEE MATS Motion was made by Member Rice and was
seconded by Member Smith for award of bid for astro turf tee mats for Braemar Golf
Course and Golf Dome to recommended low bidder, Wittek Golf Supply, at $5,695.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR LIGHT FIXTURES AND LAMPS FOR GOT3 DOME
Rice and was seconded by Member Smith for award of bid for 20 light fixtures and
lamps for Braemar Golf Dome to recommended low bidder, Graybar Electric Company,
at $5,160.00.
Motion was made by Member
I Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR BOBCAT WITH 25 H.P. ENGINE
was seconded by Member Smith for award of bid for a bobcat with 25 h.p. engine for
the Park Department to recommended low bidder, Tri-State Bobcat, Inc., at
$8,093.00.
Motion was made by Member Rice and
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR TRUCK CAB AND CHASSIS
seconded by Member Smith for award of bid for one 14,000 lb. CVW cab and chassis
for the Park Department to Grossman Chevrolet, Inc. at $13,968.00, per Hennepin
County contract #1184A9-232.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
Motion was made by Member Rice and was
*BID AWARDED FOR 1/2 TON UTILITY VEHICLE
seconded by Member Smith for award of bid for one 1/2 ton utility vehicle for the
Fire Department to recommended low bidder, Suburban Chevrolet, at $14,999.00.
Motion was made by Member Rice and was
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
RECYCLING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION REGARDING GOODWILL TRUCK APPROVED
Coordinator Janet Chandler commented that Goodwill Industries has provided a
trailer at the Recyling Center for many years.
household goods per month have been collected in this manner.
Goodwill has shifted to a different type of service - the attended donation center
with a worker on duty.
locked during non-operating hours,
acceptable material to the extent that everything needs to be useable or wearable
as is because they no longer repair any items.
At this time, Edina has the only Goodwill trailer which is not an attended
donation center.
plans to withdraw its trailer service to Edina effective April 2.
Recycling
On the average, 15 to 20 tons of
In recent years,
Unusable material is not accepted and the trailer is
Goodwill has raised their standards of I
Because of a decline in quality of materials collected, Goodwill
In January of
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1990, the proportion of waste was 64% of donated goods with a disposal cost to
Goodwill of $150 per trailer.
Coordinator Chandler said that Goodwill presented several options for drop-off
service to the Recycling Commission which included: 1) attended donation center,
2) attended donation center with reduced hours, 3) weekend only service, 4) one
day each weekend, and 5) trailer only, weekends.
The Recycling Commission considered the proposals and it was apparent that the
recycling program could not absorb the cost of an attended donation center without
exceeding the 1990 budget. The Commission recommended that the Goodwill service
be discontinued primarily because of the cost and commented that if there was
money to spend they would prefer to have it spent to provide other services. On
the matter of weekend service, the Commission felt that as long as a trailer was
there, even on a limited basis, people would continue to drop off material and the
City would probably have a continual clean-up problem.
There are other options for residents, e.g. Goodwill drop-off locations in Eden
Prairie and Bloomington as well as several agencies which offer pickup services.
In conclusion, Coordinator Chandler said the Recycling Commission and staff
propose the following:
1) Notification to the public through publicity in the Edina Sun-Current.
2) Immediate posting of signs at the Recycling Center.
3) Provision of flyers listing options for drop-off and pickup service, to be
available at the Recyling Center.
4) Temporary increase in hours of staffing at Center to help inform the public
and avert cleanup problems.
Motion was made by Member Smith to approve the recommendation of the Recyling
Commission to discontinue the Goodwill trailer service at the Recycling Center and
that an informational flyer listing options for drop-off and pickup service be
available at the Center for a reasonable period of time.
Member Rice.
Motion was seconded by
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
(Member Kelly left the meeting during discussion of the following agenda item.)
REQUEST FOR S0lJTHJIAI.E POLICE OFFICER CONTINUED FOR ANALYSIS OF PRIORITIES AND
BUDGET IMPLICATIONS Manager Rosland recalled that the Council had requested that
staff investigate alternatives for funding costs associated with police officers
assigned to the Southdale Center as requested by Southdale Center. Staff and the
City Attorney have researched the following four questions summarized as follows:
1)
within the range of municipal services or improvements that are assessable from a
statutory standpoint. Such costs could be assessed if agreed to in advance by the
benefitted parties.
Can the cost for such officers be assessed? Police protection does not fall
2) Could the cost be assessed in a manner similar to the 50th & France
maintenance district? No - statutes limit the 50th & France assessment process to
a defined purpose such as the maintenance of plaza areas. Cost of police services
is not included as a service that can be assessed in this manner.
3) Can the City create a service district comprising Southdale Center and thereby
charge fees for additional police services? Yes - special legislation was adopted
during the 1989 legislative session enabling the City to establish service
districts. A district could be established provided that owners representing at
least 25% of the district’s tax capacity, or land area, petition for creation of
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the district.
area. There is one possible complication - under the enabling legislation, Edina
can create only two service districts.
by Edina; the second district must be a joint district with another city.
service district would be established covering Southdale, and the City later
wished to expand it to include a larger portion of southeast Edina for the purpose
of financing a transit system, the argument could be made that the expansion is in
fact creation of a second district.
It could be vetoed by owners of 35% of the tax capacity or land
The first district can be created solely
If a
4) cover costs?
expected to occur.
therefore this method does not seem appropriate.
Could the City adopt an ordinance similar to the false alarm ordinance to
The false alarm ordinance provides a charge for an event that is not
This is quite dissimilar to the Southdale police situation and
Manager Rosland pointed out that the simplest method would be to enter into
agreements with the benefitting parties whereby they agree to reimburse the City
for costs of added police service on an annual basis, and if such costs are not
reimbursed, to permit the City to levy the cost as an assessment.
Member Smith commented that he felt if there is an area that needs patrolling the
City should provide that.
priorities within that budget. He said he would like to see an analysis of the
Police Department workload and how the Southdale needs for policing would fit in
and what would not get handled, rather than just adding to the budget and then
figuring out how the City can get some more revenue.
the philosophy that if you can afford additional enforcement you will get it.
If the budget is limited then we should look at the
He said he would not support
Member Rice said that when the subject was last discussed he was in favor of the
the staff recommendation. However, having thought about that and having
discussions with others, he was convinced that the City should not appear to be
giving preferential treatment to anyone in the community because they can afford
more or request more.
enforcement staff even if it means less speed patrols, etc. as public safety is
crucial.
I The question should be addressed with the existing law
Member Paulus commented that the average citizen may feel that because of what is
happening in the Southdale area as to density they need greater law enforcement
but at the same time don't take away from the needs of the rest of the community.
A lot of the local citizens would say that Southdale should be taxed heavier since
they are causing more of the problem even though they want protection when
shopping there.
shopping malls are like the streets of America and there are certain rights for
citizens to be protected in them.
Member Rice said he did not agree with that reasoning because
Member Smith made a motion directing staff to bring back an analysis of police
enforcement priorities that would include additional patrolling of Southdale
Center.
only look at reallocation of the existing police force but also look at the issue
of what funding would be needed for a stronger enforcement program for the
Southdale area.
Motion was seconded by Mayor Richards who said that the report should not
Ayes: Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
(Member Kelly rejoined the meeting at this point on the Agenda.)
REPORT GIVEN ON ORDINANCES REGULATING PRIVATE PARKING MTS Planner Larsen
recalled that at the last meeting the Council had asked for information on
existing Edina ordinances that would apply to regulation of private parking lots
and had also asked that staff look into ordinances of first class cities regarding
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private parking lots.
evaluate private parking lots:
He explained that the following are used by staff to
1) Zoning Ordinance requirements in paragraph F of Section 8. Parking and
Circulation which outlines the review process by the Engineer of any proposed
traffic circulation system on a lot or tract, circulation within parking areas and
driveway design.
2) Ordinance No. 612 (Adopting the Minnesota Uniform Fire Code) Section 7 - Fire
Lanes, Section l-C specifies the width and clearance of roadways necessary to
provide access for fire equipment and Uniform Fire Code Policy - Section 10.207.
Planner Larsen said that, in talking with staff from Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth
and Rochester, he learned that there is a uniformity throughout these cities in
their review of how standards are applied to private parking lots and that it was
similar to the procedure used by Edina staff.
more of a written policy or ordinance that Edina has.
license parking lots, but it is basically an over-the-counter process.
Minneapolis and St. Paul do license commercial parking lots and Minneapolis will
be sending their ordinance. It does contain performance standards, e.g.
landscaping and setbacks similar to 'Edina's, and also has specific requirements
relative to signage, rate posting, etc. None of the cities' standards or policies
differentiated between pay parking lots and non-pay lots.
Also, those cities did not have
The City of Duluth does
Member Smith asked Planner Larsen for his evaluation on the Southdale Medical
Building parking lot given the City's ordinances and regulations.
that it does impact on the public streets.
observed those activities on numerous occasions recently and that in his
observations there is little or no impact on the public streets. There is little
if any delay in entering the parking lot and momentary delays in entering
sometimes from West 65th Street. He stated that there certainly are delays in
exiting the lot, specifically on West 65th Street. The problem is that once you
have paid there can be a delay in making a left hand turn and thereby vehicles are
blocked that normally have a free right out. Ultimately a solution may be to ban
left turns from the West 65th Street exit or force a widening of that exit to
allow a free right lane. Engineer Hoffman commented that he concurred that there
is no major impact on the public streets and in talking with Hennepin County they
have made the same conclusion.
He said he felt
Planner Larsen responded that he had
Mayor Richards questioned why the City should get involved from a public
standpoint if there is no problem with emergency vehicles having ingress and
egress to either Southdale Hospital or to the Southdale Medical Building.
Member Rice referred to the Minneapolis ordinance which provided for recovering
costs for inspection and policing of private parking lots. He submitted that
there have been hundreds of hours of staff time spent on the matter since the
owners of Southdale Medical Building installed paid parking.
medical facilities have paid parking lots but you can drive to their entrances to
drop someone off without taking a ticket and having to wait to get out. He added
that he felt the Southdale Medical Building parking lot is one of worst situations
that has ever been designed.
exist the City should consider licensing them and have some restrictions and
standards that would be enforced.
He said that other
Member Rice urged that if paid parking lots are to
Member Paulus said that there has been pressure from the public, from both
residents who use that facility and residents who are tenants.
to educate the public that there is not much that the City can do to solve the
waiting to exit problems.
community and the tragedy is that the good will that existed is being destroyed.
She felt we need
Historically, that has been an important part of the
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Another concern of the general public is that other parking lots in the vicinity
of Southdale will start charging for parking.
Mayor Richards suggested that a letter be drafted that could be sent to anyone who
had contacted either Council Members or staff regarding the parking situation at
Southdale Medical Building. The letter would serve as a response and explain what
steps the City has taken concerning access for emergency vehicles and impact on
adjacent public streets. Further, that charging for parking is a private sector
decision.
Member Smith said he would like the Traffic Safety Committee to look at the
possibility of a pedestrian crossing for West 66th Street and France Avenue with
appropriate signing.
After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that staff bring
back on April 2, 1990 an outline of points for discussion regarding additional
action the City could consider on the issue. Also, that the building owners be
invited to attend that meeting.
Douglas Lambert, 6205 Hansen Road, said that he is a dentist and a tenant of
Southdale Medical Building. He voiced his concerns regarding what has been
happening since the building owners installed pay parking and said the tenants
want the building to run well.
with the City in any capacity to made the Southdale Medical Building a good place
to be.
He said the tenants group would be willing to work
REPORT GIVEN ON REOUEST FOR BIKE LBNES ON WEST 50TH STREET
referred to a letter from Donald and Sharon Fleischmann, 4914 Bruce Avenue, in
which they had requested that bike lanes be added to West 50th Street between
Wooddale and France Avenue to reduce traffic. He said that the reason for the
letter was that he had talked with them several months ago regarding bike lanes.
At that time he had told them he would not support their request and they could
bring their request to the Council.
Engineer Hoffman
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Engineer Hoffman said that in reviewing the accident history for the past six
years, both before and after the roadway reconstruction, the findings showed that
the accident rate has dropped 20% since reconstruction. He said that he had
explained to the Fleischmanns that biking on that roadway would not be a safe
activity, that it has been a major arterial roadway since 1938 and it would not be
appropriate to consider bike lanes.
opinion, the roadway is working well given that type of roadway.
He said he had told them that, in his
It was the consensus of the Council that they concurred with the recommendation of
the City Engineer and that this be communicated to Mr. and Mrs. Fleischmann.
APPOINTMENTS MADE TO ADVISORY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Motion was made
by Member Smith for consent of the Mayor's reappointment of individuals to
advisory boards/commissions/committees as follows:
Edina Art Center Committee
Dolores Dege, Elizabeth Eisenbrey, Judy Smith and Peter Spokes
Board of Aweals (3 year term to 2-1-93)
Rosemary Utne
Community Development and Planninp Commission (3 year term to 2-1-93)
Nan Faust, Charles Ingwalson, Lee Johnson and Virginia Shav
Communitv Health Services Advisorp Committee (2 year term to 2-1-92)
Dr. Richard Cohan, Eileen Cooke, Sally Tang and Silas Weir
Heritage Preservation Board (2 year term to 2-1-92)
Garold Nyberg and Cy Stuppy
(3 year term to 2-1-93)
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Human Relations Commission (3 year term to 2-1-93)
Doris Barman (City) and Shirley Hunt (City)
Tom Oye (City) (term extended one year to 2-1-91 to stagger terms)
Edina Park Board (3 year term to 2-1-93)
Robert Christianson, Andrew Montgomery, and Jean Rydell
Recvclinp Commission (2 year term to 2-1-92)
Ardythe Buerosse, Robert Reid and Stephen Sando
South Hennepin Human Services Council (2 year term to 2-1-92)
Rev. Richard Preis and Jean Rifley
Paul Gens (confirming reappointment to 2-1-91 for term expired 2-1-89)
Motion was seconded by.Member Rice.
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Member Smith for consent of the Mayor's appointment of
individuals to advisory board/commissions and committees as follows:
Edina Art Center Committee
Communitv Development and Planning Commission
Communitv Health Senices Advisorv Committee
Heritage Preservation Board
Donald Peddie (partial term to 2-1-91)
David Byron (partial term to 2-1-92)
Ann Francis and Pam Moody (2 year terms to 2-1-92)
Marilyn Curtis
Walter Sandison (Partial term to 2-1-91)
David Hallet (School), Sharon Ming (School) (3 year terms to 2-1-93)
Gary Dietz (City) (partial term to 2-1-92)
Phyllis Kohler (School) (partial term to 2-1-92)
Beth Hall (3 year term to 2-1-93)
Clifford Sour (partial term to 2-1-92)
Recvcling Commission
Ken Joyce (partial term to 2-1-91)
(2 year term to 2-1-92)
Human Relations Commission
Edina Park Board
Motion was seconded by Member Rice.
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
Mayor Richards reminded the Council that there is a vacancy (Bentley) on the Board
of Appeals and that candidate names should be submitted to him.
LMC 1990 CITY POLICIES AND PRIORITIES FOR LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE DISCUSSED
Manager Rosland recalled that copies of the LMC 1990 City Policies and Priorities
were included in a prior Council packet for review and any discussion prior to the
LMC Legislative Conference on March 14.
in past years at the conference has concerned local government aids and tax
increment financing.
conference. Mayor Richards confirmed that the Council had no strong opposition to
the policies and priorities as outlined.
He observed that most of the discussion
He said that Mayor Richards and he planned to attend the
HENNEPIN COUNTY RECYCLING REFUNDING PROPOSAL PRESENTED Janet Chandler, Recycling
Coordinator, advised that Hennepin County is considering adoption of a recycling
funding assistance policy for 1991 based on a flat rate, not to exceed $1.50 per
household/per month. The proposed policy also would exclude city administration
costs from eligibility. At the public hearing on March 1, the matter was held
over by the County Board of Commissioners to March 22.
Although the proposed policy does not affect our 1990 budget, the impact can be
demonstrated by using the current budget as an example:
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- Present policy, 1990 County funding anticipated is $293,000
- Proposed policy, 1990 County funding would be $252,000 ($1.50 x 14,000
households x 12 months)
Mayor Richards said he felt the City should speak out and take issue with this.
Member Paulus said she fully agreed because this would have an effect on recycling
participation in that there would be no rationale for citizens to recycle. Member
Smith concurred and suggested that an elected official of the City of Edina should
provide testimony.
It was the consensus of the Council that a letter be drafted for the Mayor's
signature addressed to Commissioner Keefe that would state the Council's objection
to the 1991 funding policy proposal and urge the Hennepin County Board of
Commissioners to not change the present policy.
MANHOLE HAZARD DISCUSSED Member Rice commented that there are a number of manhole
in the streets that present a hazard to vehicles because they are positioned too
low.
after seal coating should have an additional collar to raise them.
some soil conditions where the manholes in the winter season pop up and down
because of the frost.
street level so that they are not hit by snowplowing equipment.
the process of surveying the manholes now so that corrections can be made.
Manager Rosland asked that specific locations be reported to Public Works.
Engineer Hoffman explained that there are some manholes on streets that
There also are
The policy is to keep them approximately 1/2 inch below the
City crews are in
TRBFFIC SIGNAL DEJAY AT VERNON/INTERLACHEN NOTED
traffic signal at Vernon and Interlachen Boulevard does not appear to function
properly because at times there are lengthy delays.
Hennepin County plans to rebuild the signal light this summer and that he will ask
the County to check it.
Member Kelly reported that the
Engineer Hoffman said that
ART CENTER COMMENDED FOR CELEBRATE THE ARTS BENEFIT Member Paulus commended the
Art Center staff and Board for their efforts in sponsoring the 3rd Annual
Celebrate the Arts Benefit held on February 24.
CONCERN REGARDING DOG LICENSES NOTED Member Paulus said that she had received a
call from a resident who asked that the City consider a process for renewal of dog
licenses by mail.
there may be a higher percentage of dogs that would be licensed, The resident had
also expressed frustration that the ordinance is not being enforced.
After some discussion, Manager Rosland said that staff would provide background
information to the Council regarding the current procedure and the feasibility of
a renewal by mail process.
NEWSPAPER ARTICLE REGBRDING TREE ORDINANCES MENTIONED Member Paulus referred to an
a recent article in the Star Tribune about municipalities that have adopted tree
ordinances.
development or additions to existing homes. She said that, because Edina is a
mature community that is starting redevelopment and/or additions, the City might
consider looking at this issue to determine if such an ordinance would be
appropriate.
INPUT SOUGHT ON CONTINUANCE OF SENIOR CENTER AT EDINA COMMUNITY CENTER Member
Smith said that the Community Education Services Board on which he serves as
Council representative is seeking input relative to the continued existence of the
Senior Center facility in the Edina Community Center.
SWSCC GOB AND OBJECTIVES PLANNING MEETING SCHEDULED FOR 4/4/90
reminded the Council that the Southwest Suburban Cable Commission will hold a
She commented that if the renewal procedure were made easier
The emphasis was on protecting existing trees when there is land
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goals and objectives planning meeting on April 4.
advise him of any thoughts or concerns that should be brought to that meeting.
He asked that the Council
APRIL 14 COUNCIL STmlY SESSION TO BE RESCHEDULED
Council that their quarterly Council Study Session scheduled for Saturday,
April 14 falls on Easter weekend and suggested it be rescheduled.
would be Saturday, May 5 if space is available at Braemar Clubhouse.
Manager Rosland reminded the
A possible date
AGENDA FOR COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT REVIEWED
the following agenda for the Council Strategic Planning Retreat on Monday,
March 12:
1) Update on Major Accomplishments - 1989
2) 1990 Internal Assessments/Management Goals
3) Strategic Planning on Major Issues and Priorities for 1990-1991
He announced that Barbara Arney, Consultant for Government Training Service, would
be the facilitator for the strategic planning portion of the meeting.
COMPARABLE WORTH LAW CHANGES DISCUSSED
memorandum to the Council from Ceil Smith, Assistant to Manager, regarding
comparable worth law (CWL) changes.
good faith the City of Edina has attempted to make an effort to treat everyone
fairly and equitably.
recommendations a$ to whether the Council should attempt to communicate with
legislators regarding the pending legislation.
Manager Rosland proposed
Mayor Richards referred to a March 5th
Mayor Richards said he was concerned that in
He asked for comment on that assumption and also for any
Manager's Assistant Smith said her report included graphics showing the changes
that have taken place with the institution of the comparable worth adjustments
that the City has made over the last three years.
the spread of salaries in order to make them fall within the lines of the
regression and thus create a reasonable and equitable internal relationship of the
salaries of City employees. She said the City has made a good faith effort as
evidenced by the substantial changes in the skewing of the salaries across the
regression. Under the current law if someone were to analyze this they would come
to the same conclusion.
The goal has been to compress
Manager's Assistant Smith explained that the proposed changes in the existing ClJL
are extensive and significant.
portions of the existing law. If enacted, the methodology for compensation
analysis used by most jurisdictions would apparently have to be changed from the
use of an "all jobs" regression analysis to the use of male and female line
comparisons. This would probably result in the City having to make further
comparable worth adjustments.
Mayor Richards asked if she and the staff felt the City of Edina is in compliance
with the CWL. Manager's Assistant Smith said that was correct.
submitted documentation similar to the attachments to the memorandum and have
never received acknowledgement one way or the other.
position of the AMM Personnel Committee's recommendation that there be no further
changes in the CWL until after the initial compliance date of 1991 and then
possibly do a more in-depth analysis.
Mayor Richards suggested that this position be communicated to our legislators to
keep them informed and to assist them in looking at the proposed legislation.
Manager's Assistant Smith said that there are a number of groups that are becoming
very vocal about the issue and are attempting to get to the legislators to tell
their side of the story instead of just listening to the Department of Employee
Relations.
They constitute a virtual rewrite of major
The City
She said she agreed with the
*CLAIMS PAID Motion was made by Member Rice and was seconded by Member Smith to
approve payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register
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dated 03/05/90 and consisting of 25 pages: General Fund $96,604.75, Communications
$143.26, Art Center $62,866.32, Capital Fund $153.79, Swimming Pool Fund $750.00,
Golf Course Fund $89,305.36, Recreation Center Fund $3,601.19, Gun Range Fund
Fund $3,111.64, Construction Fund $8,712.68, IMP Bond Redemption #2 $759.12, Total
$318,509.05 and for confirmation of payment of the following claims as shown in
detail on the Check Register dated 01/31/90 and consisting of 18 pages: General
Fund $237,941.19, Art Center $1,613.27, Capital Fund $425.00, Swimming Pool Fund
$113.07, Golf Course Fund $18,106.39, Recreation Center Fund $12,664.53, Gun Range
Fund $537.78, Edinborough Park $13,344.06, Utility Fund $21,191.61, Storm Sewer
Utility $625.26, Liquor Dispensary Fund $201,678.95, Total $508,241.11.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
I . $848.24, Edinborough Park $13,486.54, Utility Fund $38,166.16. Liquor Dispensary
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Richards declared the
meeting adjourned at 9:57 p.m.
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