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MINUTES
OF THE REGUIAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL
JULY 16, 1990
ROILCALL Answering rollcall were Members Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith and Mayor
Richards.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS ADOPTED
Member Rice to approve and adopt the consent agenda items as presented.
Motion was made by Member Smith and was seconded by
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
*MINUTES OF THE REGlJIAR MEXTINGS OF 6/4/90, 6/18/90 AND 7/2/90 APPROVED Motion
vas made by Member Smith and was seconded by Member Rice to approve the minutes of
the regular meetings of June 4, 1990, June 18, 1990 and July 2, 1990 as submitted.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
*PUBLIC HEBRING ON PRELIMR?ARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR -ELL, ADDITION (LOT 1. BLOCK L.
DANEN'S MEADOWS) CONTINUED TO 8/20/90
seconded by Member Rice to continue the public hearing on preliminary plat
approval for Lindell Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, Danen's Meadows (7017 Antrim Road)
to August 20, 1990.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
Motion was made by Member Smith and was
*PUBLIC HEBRING ON mEEpT TO EDINA COMPREHENSIVE PIAN - COHHlJTKtTp FACILITIES
ELEMENT - PARK PLAN CONTINUED TO 8/20/90 Motion was made by Member Smith and was
seconded by Member Rice to continue the public hearing on the amendment to the
Edina Comprehensive Plan - Community Facilities Element - Park Plan to August 20,
1990.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
FIRST READING GRANTED FOR ORDINANCE NO. 312-A2 (TO DECIARE CEXTAIN AN- NOISES
TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE1
stated that the amendment is in response to the recent decision of the Minnesota
Court of Appeals which ruled that the City's animal control ordinance as it
pertains to dog barking was unconstitutional.
review the case and as such the decision of the Court of Appeals stands.
Manager Rosland presented Ordinance No. 312-A2 and
The State Supreme Court refused to
Manager Rosland referred to a letter dated July 6, 1990 from Marsh Halberg, City
Prosecuting Attorney, indicating that based upon his research into this problem,
he would propose two options to the Council summarized as follows:
Option I - Modify the existing ordinance phrase that says "disturb the peace and
quiet" to say "unreasonably disturb the peace and quiet."
option is that is involves a minimal change to the ordinance and it allows
flexibility to address the unique fact situation of each case for enforcement.
The advantage of this
Option II - Rewrite the ordinance to include greater specificity as to what may
cause a violation.
definite definition of a certain fact situation where the ordinance would be
violated. One of the criticisms by the Court of Appeals is that the current
ordinance does not give enough notice to people as what would cause a violation.
Option I1 is drafted to say that if a dog barks continually for five minutes, and
it could be heard anywhere off the premises, it would be a violation.
The advantage of this option is that it includes a very
The Prosecuting Attorney and staff would recommend that the Council consider
adoption of the ordinance amendment as stated in Option 11.
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Member Rice asked if a named complainant is a requirement under either option.
Manager Rosland responded that staff would probably continue the existing policy.
Mayor Richards then called for public comment on the proposed ordinance amendment.
Nancy Dreher, 1 Spur Road, stated that the subject case heard by the Court of
Appeals involved their dog. Regarding the proposed ordinance amendment, she made
the following comments. 1) The Council should keep in mind the statement of the
Court of Appeals that cities are required to be as specific as they possibly can
with respect to something that can be vague and subject to abuse.
important matter and should not be treated lightly. It is now a matter of state
concern, there are other municipalities that are concerned and she would hope that
the Council would allow citizen input from both sides of the issue. 2) The second
option is better than the first but still has some problems.
procedure is probably as important as what the ordinance says. It is the means by
which citizens can be harassed. She pointed out that they still do not know which
neighbor complained about their dog. She said she would like to see some language
in the amendment that would say there has to be a willful violation.
use of words like "unreasonably" and rrany" makes it more vague.
This is an
3) The precomplaint
Also, the
Mayor Richards commented that this issue has been addressed by the Council on a
number of occasions. It is a serious matter - that we deal in a neighborly
fashion with one another to create a hospitable environment for all.
the feedback from the citizens who have called him have indicated that we are on
the right approach in trying to deal with this subject.
He said that
Member Smith said he would support Option I1 and felt that a precomplaint process
similar to that being used by the City of Minneapolis should be considered.
Member Rice observed that he, too, favored Option I1 but felt that the Minneapolis
process was unreasonably burdensome. Regarding citizen input, Member Kelly
submitted that the Edina Sun-Current had published a front page article on the ,
issue noting that the City planned to revise the ordinance at this meeting.
Mayor Richards elaborated that if First Reading were granted that prior to Second
Reading a precomplaint process should be outlined for review by the Council so
that any policy issues could be resolved as part of the ordinance amendment
adoption procedure.
Prosecuting Attorney Halberg, they agreed that it would be best to leave the
complaint process as an administrative procedure as opposed to putting it into the
ordinance.
ordinance if it was determined administratively later that another process would
be better.
Attorney Erickson said that in discussing this with
It would be easier to change the procedure if it were not part of the
That would not preclude review of the process by the Council.
Member Smith introduced Ordinance No. 312-A2 - To Declare Certain Animal Noises To
Be a Public Nuisance, for First Reading as follows, with the understanding that .
prior to Second Reading the administrative policy on the precomplaint process
would be presented for Council review and comment:
ORDINANCE NO. 312-82
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 312 TO DECLARE CERTAIN
ANIMAL NOISES TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE
Section 1. Sec. 29(j) of Ordinance No. 312 is hereby amended to read as
(j) No person owning, operating, having charge of, or occupying, any
building or premise shall keep or allow to be kept, any animal which shall,
by any noise, unreasonably disturb the peace and quiet of any person in the
vicinity.
The phrase "unreasonably disturb the peace and quite" shall include, but is
not limited to, the creation of any noise by any animal which can be heard by
any person, including a law enforcement officer or animal control officer,
TJ3.E CITP COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDIHB, MNNESOTA, ORDAINS:
f ollovs :
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from a location outside of the building or premises where the animal is being
kept and which animal noise occurs repeatedly over at least a five-minute
period of time with one minute or less lapse of time between each animal
noise during the five minute period."
Sec. 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon
its passage and publication.
seconded by Member Kelly.
Motion for First Reading of Ordinance No. 312-A2 was
Chief Swanson said he had talked with Prosecuting Attorney regarding the
precomplaint process and that they felt the Minneapolis process is excessive.
suggested process would be that when calling the Police Department regarding an
alleged violation the complainant must give hisher identity. Data privacy law
says that a complainant's name is confidential regarding complaints against
property.
specific ordinance violation and would be delivered to the dog owner's home
whether the owner was there or not. Then, prior to formal notice of complaint of
ordinance violation, the Police Department would secure the cooperation of the
complaining party to be part of the proposed prosecution with waiver of
confidentiality. Mrs. Dreyer commented that if the precomplaint process is not
included in the ordinance amendment, the citizens should be informed as to the
process and also that a police officer should visit the dog owner's home.
Mayor Richards then called for rollcall vote on the motion for First Reading of
the ordinance.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
First Reading granted.
The
Two warning notices would then be issued, the first would include the
Manager Rosland stated that Ordinance No. 312-A2 would be on the Council Agenda
for Second Reading on August 6, 1990.
FIRST READING GRANTED FOR ORDINANCE NO. 715-81 - TO PROVIDE MANDATORY SEPARATION
AND STORAGE OF RECYCLABLES FROM PRD AND M)D DISTRICTS AND ORDINANCE NO. 1301-85 -
TO REOTJIRE HBULERS TO OFFFX RECYCLABIX COLTXCTION SERVICE AND REPORTS
Richards recalled that at the meeting of July 2, 1990 the Council had considered
the recommendation and proposal of the Recycling Commission for a recycling
program for apartments and condominiums and had approved the drafting of
ordinances to implement the program.
Mayor
Recycling Coordinator Chandler advised that apartment and condominium owners were
notified by mail that the Council would consider the proposed ordinance amendments
on July 16, 1990.
program were in the audience to speak about their concerns.
ordinances were summarized as follows:
She said that several owners who had called her about the
The proposed
Ordinance No. 715-A1 - Requires that as of January 1, 1991: - - Residents of such buildings (except nursing homes) shall be required to
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Recycling programs shall be set up in all multi-unit housing buildings
separate recyclables from other refuse
Apartment and condominium managers or associations shall report
recycling program information to the City.
Ordinance No. 1301-A5 - Requires that as of January 1, 1991 garbage haulers: -
- Shall report to the City, on a quarterly basis, the tonnage of
Shall offer recycling service to their apartment and condominium
customers
recyclables collected from Edina apartments and condominiums.
Mayor Richards then called for public comment on the proposed ordinances.
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Sandy Lattu, Manager of Cedars of Edina, 7340 Gallagher
represented 600 units which is 20% of the apartments in
although she supports recycling, the proposed ordinance
programs for multi-unit housing buildings would place a
Drive, stated that she
the City. She said that
to mandate recycling
financial burden on Cedars
of Edina of an additional $12,000 per year for recycling service from their
hauler. Ms. Lattu asked that the Council consider: 1) Subsidizing the recycling
program cost for multi-family housing buildings the same as for the single family
dwelling program (20%), and 2) Delaying the start of the mandatory recycling
program for multi-family housing buildings until the haulers install weighing
equipment on their trucks for trash/refuse in order to reduce those hauling costs.
Meanwhile, they would like to start a voluntary recycling program to teach their
residents to recycle before it becomes mandatory.
Carl Weisser, Manager of Point of France, 6566 France Avenue, stated they have had
a recycling program for a number of years and have hauled their own recyclables.
He said it would cost them extra money to have licensed haulers pick-up their
iecyclables.
that the garbage haulers shall offer recycling service to apartment/condominium
customers. However, apartment/condominium managers are free to select their
hauler or haul the recyclables themselves and make reports to the City.
Coordinator Chandler clarified that the intent of the ordinance was
John Rocheford, Rocheford Management Company, stated that he manages over 800
condominium units in the City and that voluntary recycling has worked well.
Without recycling, their hauling costs would be 30-40% more that they are now. He
asked for the support of the Council in requesting Hennepin County to also pay for
the recycling program in multi-family housing buildings.
Mayor Richards said that at the meeting of July 2, 1990 the Council recognized
that the question of funding was an issue. It was the consensus of the Council
that the funding issue be considered as part of the 1991 budget process in the
budget hearings scheduled for August 23, 28 and 29 and final hearings when the
1991 budget will be certified in December.
Member Smith introduced Ordinance No. 715-Al. for First Reading as presented and on
file in the office of the City Clerk. Motion was seconded by Member Paulus.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
First Reading granted.
Member Paulus introduced Ordinance No. 1301-85 for First Reading as presented and
on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
First Reading granted.
Motion was seconded by Member Smith.
It: was the consensus of the Council that the ordinances should be considered for
Second Reading on Tuesday, September 4, 1990 following the budget meetings.
CONCERN OF RESIDENT HEARD REGARDING HOME OCCUPATION AT 7121 GLOUCHESTER AVEm
Manager Rosland provided background information on the involvement of the Planning
Department with Dr. Joyce Anderson, 7121 Glouchester Avenue. He explained that in
late March, 1990, a resident on Glouchester Drive near Dr. Anderson’s home
registered a complaint alleging the following: .
1) Dr. Anderson is a psychologist who regularly sees clients in her home.
2) Approximately 20 clients visit the home on a scheduled basis per week.
3) The clients park on the street.
Between late March and April 6, 1990, the Planning staff observed the activity at
the property and after confirming the complaints Dr. Anderson was contacted by
telephone and advised that she was in viohtion of Ordinance No. 825.7.D,
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specifically the following provisions: (e) parking demands not accommodated on
site, (f) more than 10 automobile trips weekly; (d) professional who typically
conducts meetings in home. Since that time Dr. Anderson has indicated that she
intends to continue her business. She maintains that a handicap forces her to
conduct her business from her home. Staff has also received two additional
complaints regarding Dr. Anderson's business activity.
Dr. Anderson and her attorney, John Mooty, have been advised by letter dated July
3, 1990 of the following potential:
1)
2)
Appeal the staff's contention that she is indeed in violation;
Seek an Ordinance amendment which could specify a handicap related exception.
Mayor Richards commented that there are a number of people that have different
views on the situation and that often the Council Members are cast into a position
where they become a quasi-judicial body as to compliance or non-compliance.
said-that the focus should be on the process and any judgement should be based on
that.
to an administrative decision or interpretation of the ordinance.
involves an appeal to the Board of Appeals which decision can then be appealed to
the City Council.
case. After hearing comments from the parties involved, he suggested the Council
instruct the individual asking for relief to either enter into the appeal process
or seek an ordinance amendment.
He
Attorney Erickson observed that the City has a process when a party objects
That process
He recommended that the process be followed in this kind of
Dr. Joyce Anderson, 7121 Glouchester Avenue, commented that the statement has been
made in the letters that she must cease her practice on July 19.
the average number of clients she sees per week is 15 and not 20 which is the
maximum. She said she is requesting a variance to th.e ordinance requirements
because of her disability and need to practice in her home.
is in violation by 5-6 client hours a week but she stated that she needs that for
her livelihood because she cannot work in an office as evidenced by a letter from
her physician.
neighbors but that nine families in the neighborhood support her position. Those
neighbors state that they have no problem with what she is doing and that the
activity is not disruptive. She said since receiving the letter of April 6, 1990
from the Planning staff she has asked all clients to park in her driveway and has
been spacing her clients 10 - 20 minutes apart so that there is no overlap.
She stated that
It appears that she
Dr. Anderson commented that there have been complaints by three
Mayor Richards pointed out to Dr. Anderson the need to go through the appeal
process; that the process does not begin with the Council but ends here.
Dr. Anderson alluded to the date of July 19 when she must cease practicing.
Attorney Erickson commented that the City could put in abeyance any enforcement
until the appeals process is completed and the Council has made a decision.
Member Smith made a motion that the City stay any type of enforcement of the
ordinance until August 31, 1990 to allow time for Dr. Anderson to go through the
appeals process.
Speaking in support of Dr. Anderson were Mayo Brandjord, 7112 Glouchester; Harold
Bagley, 7113 Glouchester; Paul Johnson, 7108 Glouchester; and Jim Reichardt, 7109
Glouchester. Michael Patera stated he lived across the street from Dr. Anderson.
He said the Council should make sure before voting on the motion to stay
enforcement that it would not affect the appeals period and may affect some
substantive rights which could in essence give an indefinite stay to resolution of
this particular problem.
neighbors, Annette Rissman, 7125 Glouchester Avenue, and Robert and Alice Kravig,
7117 Glouchester Avenue, who did not object to her practice.
Following lengthy discussion, Mayor Richards then called for vote on the motion.
Motion was seconded by Member Paulus.
I Dr. Anderson referred to letters from her adjacent
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Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
*BID AWARDED FOR STORM SEWER IMPROVlCMENT NOS. STS-207 AND STS-208 Motion was made
by Member Smith and was seconded by Member Rice for.award of bid for Storm Sewer
Improvement Nos. STS-207 and STS-208 to recommended lov bidder, Glendale
Contracting, Inc., at $159,880.50.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF 7/10/90 APPROVED
Smith to approve the following recommended action listed in Section A of the
Traffic Safety Committee Minutes of July 10, 1990:
1) To install "NO THRU TRUCK TRAFPIC" signs at the north and south ends of Tracy
Avenue; to install "25 HPH" advisory signs with the "PEDESTRIAN" sign; to install
yellow centerline striping to eliminate cars from passing; to notify NSP and
companies that will be working in the Cahill redevelopment area, discouraging them
from utilizing the road; and to recommend that the neighborhood seek a sidewalk
petit ion,
2) To install "NO PARKING" signs on Overholt Pass, 30 feet from the end of the
street on the west side;
and to acknowledge Sections B and C of the Minutes.
Motion was seconded by Member Rice.
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Member
MANAGER PReSENTS "SUPERIOR TO NONE" AWARD TO ASSESSOR
Rosland the annual Manager's "Superior to None" Award for presentation to the City
Assessor as recommended by the Manager. He explained that the award was contrived
following a misstatement by Manager Rosland several years ago.
said that, in all seriousness, he was proud to present the award to Assessor Ralph
Johnson.for his excellent performance as evidenced by the minimal number of
appeals to the annual Board of Review.
Member Smith gave Manager
Manager Rosland
VACANCY ON COMMUNITP mTH SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD NOTED
that Anne S. Francis is moving out of state and has resigned from the Community
Health Services Advisory Board. He asked the Council Members to give him names of
individuals they may wish to nominate for appointment so that the vacancy could be
filled at the August 6, 1990 meeting.
Mayor Richards advised
MTC PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED DISCONTINUANCE OF ROUTES 36. 51. 78, 88 AND 89
NOTED Manager Rosland advised that notices have been received from the
Metropolitan Transit Commission for public hearings on July 25 and August 30 on
the following proposed changes:
1)
2)
3)
4)
Discontinue Route 36 weekday service serving the areas of
St. Louis Park and Minnetonka.
Discontinue Route 78 weekday service serving the areas of
Bloomington.
Discontinue Route 88 weekday and Saturday service serving
Richfield and Bloomington.
Discontinue Route 89 weekday and Saturday service serving
and Bloomington.
Minneapolis, Edina,
Edina, Richfield and
the areas of Edina,
the areas of Edina
He suggested that this be announced in the Edina Sun-Current so that affected
riders could submit their comments.
PARK BOARD RECOMMENDATION APPROVED THAT EHA PURSUE HOSTING OF NATIONAL BANTAM
TO- AT BRAEMAR ARENA APRIL 4-7. 1991
presented the Park Board recommendation of July 10, 1990 that the Edina Hockey
Park and Recreation Director Kojetin
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Association (EHA) pursue hosting the National Bantam Tournament at Braemar Arena
to be held
April 4-7, 1991. Peter Warner, EHA, explained that they have an opportunity to
host the National Bantam Hockey Tournament next April.
consist of 10 hockey teams, with the Edina Bantam Team being an automatic entry as
hosts. The other teams would be coming from throughout the United States.
A presentation will be made Saturday, July 21 in Brainerd to the Minnesota Amateur
Hockey Association (MAHA) and commitments have been secured from several potential
vendors. Mr. Warner said the EHA would like the opportunity to show off a first
class facility. He asked that the Council consider a letter of support that would
encourage the committee to award the tournament to Edina and that the City would
be willing to support the event.
The tournament would
Member Paulus asked if there would be any costs to the City.
hoped this would be a revenue/fund raising venture for the EHA and they did not
intend to ask the City for funding.
Mayor Richards asked if they would have enough volunteers to do it right - that it
would be a typical Edina affair that would meet the City's high standards.
Mr. Warner said that would be the intention of the EHA Board and that the history
of the community has been that volunteers do come forward.
Mr. Warner said he
Member Rice made a motion directing staff to prepare a letter of support from the
Council for the Mayor's signature that vould encourage the HAHA committee to award
the tournament to Edina. Motion was seconded by Member Smith.
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
PROPOSED BOARD CHBNGES/APPOIXRBWTS FOR EDINLL FOUNDATION PRESENTED James Van
Valkenburg, President of Board of Directors, presented proposed board changes and
appointments for The Edina Foundation. He said that currently there are nine
members on the board, 3 appointed by the Council, 3 by the School Board, and 3 by
the board members. They are proposing the following:
1) Expand the present working Board of Directors from 9 to 12 members to
2)
spread the work load, and
regular Board of Directors two or three times each year.
of individuals who would be well known in the community, could give advice on
funding raising and could assist on that.
the School Board.
Board day-by-day management and direction.
Develop a "Super or Advisory" Board of 9 members who would meet with the
This would be comprised
It may include the Mayor and Chair of
3) Engage an individual on a parttime basis who could give the Foundation
Mr. Van Valkenburg mentioned that these proposed changes would require an
amendment to the by-laws and that if the Council and the School Board approve the
concept he would draft an amendment and being that back for approval.
Member Kelly said that an issue has been the resident requirement. She said she
has always felt that the board should include individuals from the business and
professional sector that work in the City but may not reside here. In response,
Mr. Van Valkenburg said that was considered at one time but the Council and the
School Board felt board members should be residents.
that he would not support the non-resident concept.
Member Rice said he felt the proposed changes would be positive but questioned if
a 21 member board might be unwieldy.
expansion of the working board to 12 members.
Council Members that the proposed changes be pursued.
Mayor Richards commented
I Member Smith stated he would encourage the
It was the general consensus of the
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*PETITION FOR SIDEWALK ON RIDGEVIEW DRIVE REFZRRED TO ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Motion was made by Member Smith and was seconded by Member Rice to refer the
petition for sidewalk on Ridgeview Drive to the Engineering Department for
processing.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
REPORT GI" ON TRANSIT MEETING WITH COMMISSIONER LEVINE Mayor Richards reported
that on July 11th he, Member Rice, Manager Rosland, Assistant Manager Hughes and a
City Attorney representative had met with Commissioner Len Levine, MNDOT, together
with individuals from the private sector and officials of Bloomington and
Richfield.
looked at intermodal transportation systems. He presented a proposal to explore
the possibility of linking Southdale, the Mall of America and the airport with a
rail transit system that could possibly be funded by federal and state funds.
Mayor Richards said this could impact the proposed transit system for southeast
Edina for which the City sought special legislation.
that Edina could be a model community to implement some of the concepts that are
being used in Europe because the City has set aside right of way.
Commissioner Levine had recently returned from Europe where he had
Commissioner Levine felt
After hearing the proposal as presented by Commissioner'Levine and his staff, the
Commissioner suggested that the cities get back to him within 45 days to let him
know what the cities and the private sector felt about the proposal. The meeting
concluded with no specific views expressed.
officials and business/community leaders meet to explore the proposal further or
consider alternatives.
The suggestion was made that Edina
PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED: RESOLUTION ADOPTED AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY
MORTGAGE REVENUE REF"DING BONDS PIERNON TERRACE PROJECT) Pursuant to due notice
given, a public hearing was conducted on a proposal that the City issue
Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Refunding Bonds (Vernon Terrace Project) in an amount
not to exceed $6,850,000. The bond proceeds would refund in part Multifamily
Mortgage Revenue Bonds issued by the City in the original principal amount of
$12,600,000 to refund prior obligations of the City issued to finance the
acquisition, construction and installation of a 152-unit multifamily housing
rental project developed on an approximate 3.5 acre parcel of land located at 5420
Vernon Avenue.
I
James Van Valkenburg, representing the Electrical Workers Union Pension Plan, said
the matter is before the Council for final approval of the refinancing and the
refunding bonds. First Trust of St. Paul, current trustee for the bondholders,
has obtained approval of the proposal from the District Court of Ramsey County.
Mr. Van Valkenburg recalled that when the Council gave preliminary approval to the
bond refunding proposal at its meeting of May 21, 1990 several questions were
raised. As to the bondholders, many of the bonds are listed in street names.
However, some 40 Edina residents are listed as owners of bonds. totaling
approximately $485,000.
and/or bankruptcy.
they would under the current proposal.
the bondholders but also to the tenants.
promptly receive approximately 58% of the principal amount due. Audits attached
to the bond documents indicace that in April, 1990, the Electrical Workers Union
Pension Fund
had net assets in excess of $42 Million and assets in the Annuity Fund in 1989
were in excess of $27 Million.
current time 129 of the 146 Vernon Terrace units (80%) are leased.
The question was raised as to the effect of a foreclosure
Either would mean that the bondholders would receive less than
Under the proposal the bondholders would
It would also be disruptive not only to
One other figure of importance is that at the
Attorney Erickson stated he was concerned that a firm settlement agreement with
the prior owner has not been worked out. Mr. Van Valkenburg said that, in
reality, any approval by the Council would be conditioned on having the settlement
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agreement with the prior owner worked out.
there will be no issuance of refunding bonds.
Obviously, it that does not happen
Kent Richey, Leonard, Street and Deinard acting as bond counsel, stated that there
has been one slight modification in the security structure of the refunding bonds.
At the May 21, 1990 meeting the Council was told that the bonds would be
guaranteed by two pension funds having $70 Million in assets.
governing pension plans requires that the guarantee be split 25% - 75% between the
two funds, with the 25% being guaranteed by the smaller fund.
Member Smith asked who would manage Vernon Terrace.
Building Corporation proposes to enter into a management contract initially with
Great Lakes Management Company who is presently managing Vernon Terrace on site
for the Trustee as it is in receivership.
heard on the bond refunding proposal.
Member Smith introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
Legislation
Mr. Richey said Ohmega
No further comments or objections were
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
HULTIFBMLY MORTGAGE REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS
(VERNON TERRACE PROJECT)
SEBIES 1990
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council (the "C-cil") of the City of Edina, Minnesota
(the "City") as follows:
Minnesota non-profit corporation (the "Company"), that the City undertake to
refinance a multifamily rental housing development as herein described pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 4628 and 462C, as. amended (the "Act"), through
issuance by the City of its Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Refunding Bonds (Vernon
Terrace Project), Series 1990 in an aggregate principal amount of $6,735,000 (the
"Bonds"), to refund in part Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Vernon Terrace
Project) issued by the City in the original principal amount of $12,600,000 (the
"Prior Bonds") to refund prior obligations of the City issued to finance the
acquisition, construction and installation of a 146-unit multifamily housing
rental project (the "Project") together with related costs, developed on an
approximate 3.5 acre parcel of land located at 5420 Vernon Avenue in the City.
The Project is reserved for rental in part by persons of low and moderate
income, with at least twenty percent (20%) of the units held for occupancy by
families or individuals with adjusted income not in excess of eighty percent (80%)
of the median family income estimated by the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development for the Minneapolis/St. Paul standard metropolitan
statistical area.
It is proposed that, pursuant to a Loan Agreement proposed to be dated as
of July 1, 1990, between the City and the Company (the "Loan Agreement"), the City
will loan the proceeds of the Bonds to the Company in order to satisfy and refund
the Prior Bonds.
made by the Company under the Loan Agreement are fixed so as to produce revenue
sufficient (together with revenues derived from the investment of funds and
accounts relating to the Bonds) to pay the principal of, premium, if any, and
interest on the Bonds when due.
rights to the Loan Repayments and certain other rights under the Loan Agreement to
First Trust National Association, in St. Paul, Minnesota (the "Trustee") as
security for payment of the Bonds under an Indenture of Trust proposed to be dated
July 1, 1990 (the "Indenture").
Prior to the date of issuance of the Prior Bonds, the City approved and
submitted to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency ("MHFA") a "financing program"
for the Project as required by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 4626, and MHFA approved
the financing program, and no nev or amended financing program need be submitted
to MHFA in connection with the issuance of the Bonds.
approval :
1. The Council has received a request from Ohmega Building Corporation, a
2.
3.
The Loan Repayments (as defined in the Loan Agreement) to be
It is further proposed that the City assign its
4.
5. Forms of the following documents have been submitted to this Council for .
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the Loan Agreement;
the Indenture;
a Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and
Fixture Financing Statement (the "Mortgage") from the Company to the Trustee
proposed to be dated July 1, 1990:
(d)
Electrical Workers Local 292 Pension Fund (each a "Guarantor", or
collectively, the "Guarantors") and the Trustee;
(e) a Bond Purchase Agreement (the "Bond Purchase Agreement") among the
Company, the City, the Guarantors and Hiller & Schroeder Financial, Inc. (the
"Underwriter");
(f)
Company, the Trustee and Hiller & Schroeder Financial, Inc. (the "Remarketing
Agent") proposed to be dated July 1, 1990;
(g) Company; and
(h)
(a)
above constitutes a multifamily rental housing development' authorized by the
Act;
(b) public welfare by providing additional decent, safe and sanitary rental
housing opportunities for low and moderate income persons within the City;
(c) the Project is located within the City limits;
(d) the refinancing of the Project, the issuance and sale of the Bonds, the
execution and delivery by the City of the Loan Agreement, the Bond Purchase
Agreement, the Certificate of Amendment and the Indenture, and the
performance of all covenants and agreements of the City contained in the Loan
Agreement, the Bond Purchase Agreement, the Certificate of Amendment and the
Indenture and of all other acts and things required under the constitution
and laws of the State of Minnesota to make the Loan Agreement, the Bond
Purchase Agreement, the Certificate of Amendment, Indenture and Bonds valid
and binding obligations of the City in accordance with their terns, are
authorized by the Act;
(e) it is desirable that the Prior Bonds be refunded and that the Bonds be
issued by the City upon the terms set forth in the Indenture;
(f) the Underwriter has determined that the Loan Repayments under the Loan
Agreement are fixed to produce revenue sufficient to provide for the prompt
payment of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds issued
under the Indenture when due, and the Loan Agreement and Indenture also
provide that the Company is required to pay all expenses of the operation and
maintenance of the Project, including, but without limitation, adequate
insurance thereon and insurance against all liability for injury to persons
or property arising from the operation thereof, and all taxes and special
assessments levied upon or with respect to the Project premises and payable
during the term of the Loan Agreement and Indenture;
(8) under the provisions of the Act, and as provided in the Loan Agreement
and Indenture, .the Bonds are not to be payable from or charged upon any funds
other than the revenue pledged to the payment thereof: the City is not
subject to any liability thereon: no holder of any Bonds shall ever have the
right to compel any exercise by the City of its taxing powers to pay any of
the Bonds or the interest or premium thereon, or to enforce payment thereof
against any property of the City except the interests of the City in the Loan
Agreement which has been assigned to the Trustee under the Indenture; and the
Bonds shall not constitute a charge, lien or encumbrance, legal or equitable
upon any property of the City except the interests of the City in the Loan
Agreement which has been assigned to the Trustee under the Indenture.
7. Subject to the approval of the City Attorney and the provisions of
a Guaranty Agreement among Electrical Workers Local 292 Annuity Plan,
a Remarketing Agreement (the "Remarketing Agreement") between the
a Certificate of Amendment between the City, the Trustee and the
Preliminary Official Statement with respect to the Bonds.
the Project described in the Loan Agreement and Indenture referred to
.* 6. It is hereby found, determined and declared that:
the purpose of the Project is and the effect has been to promote the
,
paragraph 12 hereof, the forms of the Loan Agreement, the Mortgage, the
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Remarketing Agreement, the Guaranty, the Bond Purchase Agreement, the Certificate
of Amendment and the Indenture and erbibits thereto are approved in substantially
the form submitted. The Loan Agreement, Bond Purchase Agreement, Certificate of
Amendment and Indenture, in substantially the form submitted, are directed to be
executed in the name and on behalf of the City by the Mayor and City Manager.
Copies of all of the documents necessary to the transaction herein described shall
be delivered, filed and recorded as provided herein and in said Loan Agreement,
Bond Purchase Agreement, Certificate of Amendment and Indenture.
authorized and the City hereby authorizes the use of a final Official Statement
reflecting the terms of the Bonds approved hereby for the offer and sale of the
Bo-hds.
and makes no representations either express or implied as to the content or
adequacy thereof.
the terms and conditions set forth in the.Indenture and at the initial annual
interest rate of eight percent (8%) subject to adjustment as provided for in the
Indenture. The aggregate principal amount of the Bonds shall be $6,735,000. The .
offer of the Underwriter to purchase the Bonds at the price set forth in the Bond
Purchase Agreement is hereby accepted. The Mayor and City Hanager are authorized
and directed to prepare and execute the Bonds as prescribed in the Indenture and
to deliver them to the Trustee for authentication and delivery to the Underwriter.
and directed to prepare and furnish to the Underwriter certified copies of all
proceedings and records of the City relating to the Bonds, and such other
affidavits and certificates as may be required to show the facts relating to the
legality of the Bonds as such facts appear from the books and records in the
officers' custody and control or as otherwise known to them; and all such
certified copies, certificates and affidavits, including any heretofore furnished,
shall constitute representations of the City as to the truth of all statements
contained therein.
The approval hereby given to the various documents referred to above
includes approval of such additional details therein as may be necessary and
appropriate and such modifications thereof, deletions therefrom and additions
thereto by the City Attorney and the City officials authorized herein to execute
said documents prior to their execution; said City officials are hereby authorized
to approve said changes on behalf of the City. The execution of any instrument by
the appropriate officer or officers of the City herein authorized shall be
conclusive evidence of the approval of such documents in accordance vith the terms
hereof. In the absence of the officers specifically named herein, any of the
documents authorized by this resolution to be executed may be executed by a person
authorized to act in their absence.
12. This Resolution shall be in full force 'and effect from and after its
I
8. The distribution of the Preliminary Official Statement is hereby
The City had not participated in the preparation of the Official Statement
9. The City shall proceed forthwith to issue its Bonds, in the form and upon
10. The Mayor and City Manager and other officers of the City are authorized
11.
passage.
Adopted: July 16, 1990
ATTEST :
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City Clerk
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Rice.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Resolution adopted.
Member Kelly introduced the follov3ng resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLTJTION
RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution is contingent upon the Company and the
Guarantors reaching a settlement vith First Trust Nationaldssociation for payment
of the existing Multifamily Hortgage Revenue Bonds issued by the Cim for the
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Vernon Terrace Project prior to rescission of the foregoing resolution by the City
Council.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Paulus.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Resolution adopted.
*Cm PAID Motion was made by Member Smith and was seconded by Member Rice to
approve payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register
dated 07/16/90 and consisting of 33 pages: General Fund $1,644,235.04,
Communications $13,096.21, Art Center $11,428.17, Capital Fund $354.27, Swimming
Pool Fund $16,215.58, Golf Course Fund $57,543.01, Recreation Center Fund
$1,596.94, Gun Range Fund $1,328.00, Edinborough Park $8,272.92, Utility Fund
$43,887.53, Storm Sewer Utility $64,876.71, Liquor Dispensary Fund $112,886.20,
Construction Fund $354,695.33, IMP Bond Redemption #2 $363,205.00, Total
$2,693,848.33 and for confirmation of payment of the following claims as shown in
detail on the Check Register dated 06/30/90 and consisting of 19 pages: General
Fund $413,954.34, Communications $2,233.92, Art Center $1,783.00, Swimming Pool
Fund $632.39, Golf Course Fund $22,872.50, Recreation Center Fund $13,627.85, Gun
Range Fund $498.93, Edinborough Park $11,479.03, Utility Fund $30,248.67, Storm
Sewer Utility $474.41, Liquor Dispensary Fund $286,556.59, Total $784,361.63.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Richards declared the
meeting adjourned at 9:32 p.m.
City Clerk