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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19900917_regularMEmTES OF TEE REGlJIAR HEXTIJ!?G OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL I SEPTEMBER 17, 1990 R0I.LCAI.Z Answering rollcall were Members Paulus, Rice, and Smith. Member Smith chaired the meeting. APPRECIATION AWARD PRESmJTED TO DR. ALAN GREENWOOD Chairman Smith presented an award to Dr. Alan Greenwood of Fairview Southdale Hospital in recognition and appreciation for his outstanding service to the Edina Fire Department Paramedic Training Program. CONSENT AGENDA 1- ADOPTED Member Rice to approve and adopt the consent agenda items as presented, with the exception of removal of Item V.A - Award of Bid - Street Surfacing With Concrete Curb 6: Gutter Improvement No. BA-292 (Lincoln Drive). Motion vas made by Member Paulus and was seconded by Rollcall : Ayes: Paulus, Rice, Smith Motion carried. PWLIC HEARINGS CONDUCTED ON SPECIBL ASSESS"TS: ASSESSMENTS LEVIED Affidavits of Notice were presented, approved and ordered placed on file. been given, public hearings were conducted and action taken as hereinafter recorded on the following proposed assessments: Due notice having 1. ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT NO. L-33 Location: Eden Prairie Road from Kaymar Drive to Blake Road Analysis of assessment for Ornamental Street Lighting Improvement No. L-33 showed total construction cost of $3,939.21 proposed to be assessed against 69 assessable lots at $57.09 per lot, against estimated assessment of $71.13 per assessable lot. One year assessment to be paid in 1991. objections to the proposed assessment were received prior hereto. Assessment for Ornamental Street Lighting Improvement No. L-33 approved by motion of Member Paulus, seconded by Member Rice and carried unanimously. resolution later in Minutes.) No objections were heard and no written (Assessment levied by 2. ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT NO. L-34 Location: Delaney Boulevard from Dewey Hill Road to West 78th Street Analysis of assessment for Ornamental Street Lighting Improvement No. L-34 showed total construction cost of $2,549.61 proposed to be assessed against 497 assessable units at $5.13 per unit, against estimated assessment of $17.43 per assessable unit. explained that the cost was less than estimated because no sod replacement was needed because of the wet month of June. No objections were heard and no written objections to the proposed assessment were received prior hereto. Assessment for Ornamental Street Lighting Improvement No. L-34 approved by motion of Member Rice, seconded by Hember Paulus and carried unanimously. (Assessment levied by resolution later in Minutes.) One year assessment to be paid in 1991. Engineer Hoffman 3. STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-282 Location: Apache Road and Indian Way West in Indian Hills West Addition Analysis of assessment for Street Improvement No. BA-282 showed total construction cost of $38,245.57 proposed to be assessed against 11 assessable parcels at $3,476.87 per parcel, against estimated assessment of $3,333.23 per assessable parcel. written objections to the proposed assessment were received prior hereto. Assessment for Street Improvement No. BA-282 approved by motion of Member Paulus, seconded by Member Rice and carried unanimously. later in Minutes.) Assessment to be spread over 10 years. No objections were heard and no I (Assessment levied by resolution 4. STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-283 Location: Blake Road from Vernon Avenue to Pine Grove Road Analysis of assessment for Street Improvement No. BA-283 showed total construction cost of $508,874.94 less $458,656.14 paid by State Aid funds for total amount to 9/17/90 ,. 195 be levied of $50,218.80 proposed to be assessed against 2,510.94 assessable linear feet at $20.00 per foot, agdinst estimated assessment of $20.00 per assessable foot. No objections were heard and no written objections to the proposed assessment were received prior hereto. Assessment for Street Improvement No. BA-283 approved by motion of Member Paulus, seconded by Member Rice and carried Unanimously. later in Minutes.) Location: Assessment to be spread over 10 years. (Assessment levied by resolution 5. STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-284 Minnesota Drive from France Avenue to Edinborough Way Analysis of assessment for Street Improvement No. BA-284 showed total construction cost of $164,328.57 proposed to be assessed against 2,139,695 assessable square feet at $0.0768 per square foot, against estimated assessment of $0.1174 per assessable square foot. were heard and no written objections to the proposed assessment were received prior hereto. Member Paulus, seconded by Member Smith and carried unanimously. (Assessment ievied by resolution later in Minutes.) Assessment to be spread over 10 years. No objections Assessment for Street Improvement No. BA-284 approved by motion of 6. STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-287 Location: Fox Meadow Lane from existing cul-de-sac to 200 feet West . Analysis of assessment for Street Improvement No. BA-287 showed total construction cost of $27,040.56 proposed to,be assessed against 3 assessable lots at $9,013.52 per lot, against estimated assessment of $7,459.50 per assessable lot. Assessment to be spread over 10 years. assessment is higher than estimated because of extra work and brick on the driveways for the existing homes. be assessed had called and asked how the development process works. told that water, sewer, storm sewer, grading and graveling are done through the developer's agreement. The developer can petition the City to construct street improvements under the ten year assessment process. Their concern was that the developer might be going bankrupt. have no bearing on the assessment process. written objections to the proposed assessment were received prior hereto. Assessment for Street Improvement No. BA-287 approved by motion of Member Rice, seconded by Member Paulus and carried unanimously. (Assessment levied by resolution later in Minutes.) Engineer Hoffman explained that the proposed He said two of the property owners proposed to They were Engineer Hoffman said he told them that would No objections were heard and no ' 7. STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-288 Location: Pinewood Trail from Sherwood Avenue to cul-de-sac Analysis of assessment for Street Improvement No. BA-288 showed total construction cost of $14,195.12 proposed to be assessed against 4 assessable lots at $3,548.78 per lot, against estimated assessment of $3,696.43 per assessable lot. Assessment to be spread over 10 years. No objections were heard and no written objections to the proposed assessment were received prior hereto. Improvement No. BA-288 approved by motion of Member Smith, seconded by Member Rice and carried unanimously. Assessment for Street (Assessment levied by resolution later in Minutes.) 8. MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT NO. M-90 Location: 50th Street and France Avenue Business District Analysis of assessment for Maintenance Improvement No. M-90 showed total maintenance cost at $42,347.80 proposed to be assessed against 309,560 assessable square feet at $0.1368 per square foot. assessment next year will include ramp maintenance and it is estimated that the assessment will increase by $.04 to $.05 per square foot. One year assessment to be paid in 1991. proposed assessment were received prior hereto. Improvement No. M-90 approved by motion of Hember Paulus, seconded by Member Smith and carried unanimously. Engineer Hoffman pointed out that the No objections were heard and no written objections to the Assessment for Maintenance (Assessment levied by resolution later in Minutes.) 9. WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT NO. WM-370 Location: Woodland Road to service 10 and 11 Woodland Road Analysis of assessment for Watermain Improvement No. WM-370 showed total construction at $7,300.44 proposed to be assessed against 2 assessable lots at $3,650.22 per lot, against estimated assessment of $2,602.64 per assessable lot. 9/17/90 19s Assessment to be spread over 10 years. property owners had petitioned the City to provide water service to 10 and 11 Woodland Road. received prior hereto. by motion of Member Rice, seconded by Member Paulus and carried unanimously. (Assessment levied by resolution later in Minutes.) Engineer Hoffman explained that the No objections were heard and no written objections had been B Assessment for Watermain Improvement No. WH-370 approved 10. TREE REMOVAL PROJECT NO. TR-89 Locations: 5920 Amy Drive, 5820 Ashcroft Avenue, 4602 Cascade Lane, 5209 Halifax Avenue, 5528 Halifax Lane, 5330 France Avenue, 5813 Olinger Boulevard Analysis of assessment showed total cost at $3,215.50 proposed to be assessed against 7 assessable lots. assessment for 5528 Halifax Lane to be spread over 5 years. explained that the property owners had asked the City to remove diseased trees on private property and to assess the cost against their properties, with the work done by private contractors. Assessment to be spread over 3 years except that the Park Director Kojetin David Balcom, 5528 Halifax Lane, said he objected to his proposed assessment because the contractor had damaged his back yard when removing the diseased tree. He stated that he had asked the City Forester not to pay the bill because of the bungled job. against 5528 Halifax Lane be held over to the next meeting so that the contractor could be contacted. for Tree Removal at 5528 Halifax Lane to October 1, 1990. Member Rice and carried unanimously. Manager Rosland suggested that action on the proposed assessment Member Paulus moved to continue the hearing on the assessment Motion seconded by No other objections were heard and no written objections had been received prior hereto. Assessment for Tree Removal Project No. TR-89, except for 5528 Halifax Lane, approved by motion of Member Rice, seconded by Member Paulus and carried unanimously. (Assessment levied by resolution later in Minutes.) 11. AQUATIC WEED IMPROVEMENT NO. AQ-90 Analysis of assessment for Aquatic Weed Improvement No. AQ-90 for Indianhead Lake showed total cost at $7,531.59 proposed to be assessed against 33 homes at $228.23 per home. Analysis of assessment for Aquatic Weed Improvement No. AQ-90 for Mill Pond showed total cost at $6,339.69 proposed to be assessed against 63 homes at $100.63 per home. Assistant Manager Hughes reported that he had received a phone call from the daughter of Mrs. Walter Flummerfelt, 4911 Sunnyside Road, advising that because of the shallow water the weed harvester was unable to get all the way in at the back of their property. He had advised her to write a letter to the Council concerning their objection. objections were heard and no written objections had been received prior hereto. Assessment for Aquatic Weed Improvement No. AQ-90 approved by motion of Member Rice, seconded by Member Smith and carried unanimously. (Assessment levied by resolution later in Minutes.) I Location: Indianhead Lake One year assessment payable in 1991. Location: Mill Pond One year assessment payable in 1991. No other Following the presentation of analysis of assessments and approval, Member Paulus introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED ON ACCOUNT OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROWMENTS BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, as follows: 1. assessment rolls for the improvements hereinafter referred to, and at such hearings held on September 17, 1990, has considered all oral and written objections presented against the levy of such assessments. 2. Each of the assessments as set forth in the assessment rolls on file in the office of the City Clerk for the following improvements: The City has given notice of hearings as required by lav on the proposed Ornamental Street Lighting Improvement No. L-33 Ornamental Street Lighting Improvement No. L-34 9/17/90 197 Street Improvement No. BA-282 Street Improvement No. BA-283 Street Improvement No. BA-284 Street Improvement No. BA-287 Street Improvement No. BA-288 Maintenance Improvement No. M-90 Watermain Improvement No. WM-370 Tree Removal Project No. TR-89 Aquatic Weed Improvement No. AQ-90 does not exceed the local benefits conferred by said improvements upon the lot, tract or parcel of land so assessed, and all of said assessments are hereby adopted and confirmed as the proper assessments on account of said respective improvements to be spread against the benefitted lots, parcels and tracts of land described therein. 3. said installments, together with interest at a rate of 9.0% per annum, on the entire assessment from the date hereof to December 31, 1991, to be payable with the general taxes for the year 1991. To each subsequent installment shall be added interest at the above rate for one year on all then unpaid installments. The number of such annual installments shall be as follows: 0-AL STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT NO. L-33 (Levy No. 11891) 1 year ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT NO. L-34 (Levy No. 11892) 1 year STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-282 (Levy NO. 11896) 10 years STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-283 (Levy NO. 11897) 10 years STREET IMPROVEMEN!C NO. BA-284 (Levy NO. 11898) 10 years STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-287 (Levy NO. 11899) 10 years STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-288 (Levy NO. 11900) 10 years MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT NO. M-90 (Levy NO. 11887) 1 year WATERWBIN IMPROVEMENT NO. WM-370 (Levy NO. 11895) 10 years TREE REMOVAL PROJECT NO. TR-89 (Levy NO. 11893) 3 years AQUATIC WEED IMPROVEMENT NO. AQ-90 (Levy NO. 11890) 1 year 4. The City Clerk shall forthwith prepare and transmit to the County Auditor a copy of this resolution and a certified duplicate of said assessments with each then unpaid installment and interest set forth separately, to be extended on the tax lists of the County in accordance with this resolution. 5. The City Clerk shall also mail notice of any special assessment which may be payable by a county, by a political subdivision, or by the owner of any right-of-way as required by Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.061, Subdivision 4, and if any such assessment is not paid in a single installment, the City Treasurer shall arrange for collection thereof in installments, as set forth in said Section. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Rice. The assessment shall be payable in equal annual installments, the first of Name of Improvement Number of Installments Rollcall : Ayes: Paulus, Rice, Smith Resolution adopted. *PUBLIC HEARING ON PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR BELFRY ADDITION (4243 GRIMES AVENUE) CONTINUED INDEFINITELY Motion was made by Member Paulus and was seconded by Member Rice to continue indefinitely the public hearing on preliminary plat approval for Belfry Addition - Lot 56, Morningside (4243 Grimes Avenue). Motion carried on rollcall vote, three ayes. *PUBLIC HEARING ON PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR FARRELT.23 PARKWOOD KNOLLS (5700 BLAKE ROAD) CONTINUED TO 10/15/90 seconded by Member Rice to continue the public hearing on preliminary plat approval for Farrells Park Wood Knolls. - Tract A, R.L.S. 1286 (5700 Blake Road) to October 15, 1990. Motion was made by Member Paulus and was Motion carried on rollcall vote, three ayes. 9/17/90 PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 825. SECTION 7.D - CUSTOMARY I HOME OCCUPATIONS CONTrNUED TO 10/15/90 Motion was made by Member Paulus and was seconded by Member Rice to continue the public hearing on the amendment to the . Zoning Ordinance No. 825, Section 7.D - Customary Home Occupations to October 15, . 1990. Motion carried on rollcall vote, three ayes. BID AWARDED FOR STREET SURFACING WITH CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-292 (LINCOLN DRIVE1 Member Rice asked if there were only two property owners who had petitione'd for the street surfacing project and if they were the sole property owners who would be assessed for the improvement. stated that was correct. Member Rice made a motion for award of bid for Street Surfacing With Concrete Curb & Gutter Improvement No. BA-292 (Lincoln Drive) to recommended low bidder, Northwest Asphalt, at $61,060.70. Member Paulus. Rollcall : Ayes: Paulus, Rice, Smith Motion carried. Engineer Hoffman Motion was seconded by *BID AWARDED FOR BOII;ER ROOM INSULATION seconded by Member Rice for award of bid for boiler room insulation at City Hall to recommended low bidder, Gagnon, Incorporated, at $6,315.00. Motion carried on rollcall vote, three ayes. Motion was made by Member Paulus and was TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MI"I!ES OF 9/11/90 APPROVED: SPEED LIMITS ON J?RANCE AV Member Rice moved approval of the following recommended action listed in Section A of the Traffic Safety Committee Minutes of September 11, 1990: 1) to continue 50' north of the intersection, 2) Drive at Loch Moor Drive and southbound at Valley View Road, and to suggest that the neighborhood pass out flyers to the area expressing their concerns, 3) To check the intersection of West 65th Street and Drew Avenue for possible clearview violations, to install "HOSPITAL ZONE" signing in the area, and to paint a crosswalk from the southeast to the northeast corners, pending signalization review by the City, 4) County requesting speed studies to be conducted on France Avenue from 1-494 to West 54th Street until after completion of the France Avenue construction, 5) To suggest to HNJIOT that they review the Eden Avenue ramp to southbound Highway 100 with consideration as to widening and lengthening the ramp to allow two parallel lanes to merge into one farther down the ramp, and to acknowledge Sections B and C of the Minutes. Motion for approval was seconded by Member Paulus. FROM 1-494 TO W. 54TH TO BE REVIEWED AFTER COMPLETION OF FRANCE AV CONSTRUCTION To ban parking from the intersection of Edgebrook Place and Browndale Avenue To place 25 m.p.h. advisory pedestrian signing on northbound Hark Terrace To hold on the recommendation that the Council pass a resolution to Hennepin Ayes: Paulus, Rice, Smith Motion carried REPORT PRES-D ON SOTJD WASTE COLTXCTION ANTI APARTMENT RECYCLING: COUNCIL TO REVIEFJ MULTI-FAMILY RECYCLING PROGRAM IN ONE YEAR at the Council meeting of September 4, several questions were raised regarding options for recycling and garbage collection and the costs of the various systems. Janet Chandler, Recycling Coordinator, presented a report on basic information on solid waste collection systems as well as staff suggestions regarding the apartment recycling program summarized as follows. Manager Rosland recalled that Solid Waste Components Solid waste now handled separately include garbage, recyclables, compostable yard waste and hazardous waste. Garbage haulers are providing separate pickup for the first three listed. Collection of hazardous waste requires certain permits, 9/17/90 199 licenses and insurance provisions and therefore these materials are picked up by specialized haulers or may be taken to drop-off locations. Collection Systems Organized Collection - City contracts with hauler or group of haulers to provide service for whole city or sections of city. Districting - City designates the pickup day within each district. Haulers may have customers in any or all district but must provide service on designated day. Open Hauling - Haulers can service any area of city, property owners may choose hauler. City Operated - City crews perform the service using city trucks. Service Categories bv ProDerty TvDe Residential - Single- family homes and others with individual hauling service. Multi-family - Apartments and condominiums, centralized dumpster service. Commercial - All non-residential, dumpster service. Haulers classify multi-family buildings as "commercial" since these buildings have dumpster service for garbage. property types; however, .only five provide service for residential customers. Edina's 13 haulers are licensed to serve all Comparison of Collection Systems A comparison of collection systems was given as to costs, legal requirements, Hennepin County policy, City ordinances, environmental considerations and public policy concerns. It was noted that to set up Organized Collection the Minnesota Waste Management Act requires cities to follow a set procedure beginning 180 days before implementation. Although not legally required, it may be advisable to follow a similar procedure to set up a Districting system. Apartment Recycling 1991 Staff has worked with the haulers, apartment owners/managers since April to set up a recycling system per ordinances recently adopted. moving ahead to start programs by January 1. the system, with the only concern being the issue of funding. The suggestion was made that the City could contract for recycling service for apartments as well as single family homes and put this in place by January, 1991. Staff would recommend not to provide this service for 1991 but to move ahead with the program as originally planned. Per Hennepin County policy, the $5 per unit container will be the only funding the county will provide for apartments. provide this service it would have to cover the entire cost. This issue could be addressed in the context of a study of solid waste collection options, looking to 1992 for implementation of any changes. Apartment Recvclina Incentive Program Upon Council approval, a program could be set up to provide partial funding for apartment recycling in 1991 as follows: Haulers and managers are There has been general approval on If the City were to - When recycling programs are set up the owners or associations would - The City would verify that the program is up and running and issue a register their program with the City. one-time incentive payment. Assuming an average recycling cost of $1 per unit per month, 20% funding for 1991 would cost about $20,000. Funds could be designated for this program from an anticipated surplus in the 1990 recycling budget. County has agreed to fund 80% of the total $2.45 per household recycling cost for garage service rather than 80% of the curbside cost. Options for Council Consideration 1) 2) legal requirements that must be met. A $5 per unit payment would cost about $38,000. A surplus of approximately: $50,000 is expected since Hennepin Set a public hearing date to start the process for Organized Collection. Direct staff to prepare a Districting plan and determine if there are any 9/17/90 208 3) 4) Take no action at this time. Study the issues further and bring back additional information in 1991. Recvcling Alternatives for Council Consideration 1) residential buildings of eight units or less for 1991. 2) of more than eight units to be funded by the anticipated $50,000 surplus in the current recycling budget. 3) the City recycling contract for 1991, or study the issue further. Staff Recommendations 1) apartment recycling and funding issues. 2) 3) Approve continuation of present system with a City contract for all Provide a start-up incentive for apartment/condominium recycling in buildings Direct staff to include multi-family buildings with more than eight units in To study further options for solid waste collection systems, including Proceed with apartment recycling plans as directed in ordinances for 1991. Provide a start-up incentive payment for apartments and condominiums. (Mayor Richards entered the meeting at 8:15 p.m. during the presentation.) The Council discussed the issue of the apartment recycling incentive program and generally felt that some type of incentive program should be considered. it was the consensus that further study and analysis should be conducted during 1991 to better determine costs to the multi-family buildings before taking any action. However, Member Paulus made a motion that the Council review in one year the multi-family recycling program. Motion was seconded by Member Rice. I Ayes: Paulus, Rice, Richards, Smith Motion carried. It was the consensus of the Council that staff should bring back early in 1991 further data on the options for solid waste collection systems. action was taken. No other formal TENNIS COURTS AT COMMUNITY CENTER DISCUSSED condition of the tennis courts at the Edina Community Center had been mentioned previously by Member Rice. consider funding half of the projected amount necessary to resurface the Edina Community Center courts ($19,250) because the Park and Recreation Department runs summer tennis programs, lessons and tournaments for the community on these courts. The Council had requested information regarding the use of the courts by the Park and Recreation Department and also the total amount that is available in the Developer's Fund. Center courts is approximately 600 hours per year. The balance in the Developer's Fund, including amounts to be received, is $384,200. Manager Rosland recalled that the Early in 1990 the Edina Park Board had been asked to The Park and Recreation Department use of the Edina Community Mayor Richards commented that there are several other issues to be discussed with the Edina School District (tax increment rebate and school bus garage) and suggested that it would make sense to look at all the issues at the same time. It was the consensus of the Council that Manager Rosland arrange a meeting between City and School District officials and staff and that the issue of the tennis courts be discussed at such time. REPORT GIVEN ON ENTRY M0"TS - 50°K AND FRANCE BUSINESS DISTRICT Assistant Manager Hughes recalled that on June 4, 1990 the Council held a public hearing on the 50th and France Renovation Project. At that time Peter Jarvis, BRW, presented graphics that showed the improvements that were envisioned. The Council approved the project but asked that Mr. Jarvis return when the design of the entry monuments and the main focal area are defined. Over the last few months I 9/17/90 201. Mr. Jarvis and his staff and City staff have worked with the 50th and France Business and Professional Association concerning the design and have agreed on a proposed design solution for those two area. Peter Jarvis, BRW, made board presentations for three entry monuments illustrating a gateway design. He pointed out that the monument for the focal area would be larger than the monuments at the north entry to the business district (north of the proposed Walgreens), at the south entry (Americana Bank) and at the west entry (northwest corner of Lunds parking lot). The basic color would be forest green with a logo design approved by the 50th and France-Association and would consist of a double set of four inch pipes extending upward and rounded at the top set in a substantial base. In between the four inch set of pipes would be a continuous band of light, possibly fiber optic, with a metal banner in form of a ribbon the color of royal purple. Jt was concluded that the focal area (the present carillon tower area) has a lot happening there and there was no reason to have another vertical element. The fountain is proposed to be refurbished, the carillon tower will be removed and comfortable metal seating surrounding the fountain on three sides is proposed. Formal planting of large, lacey honey locust trees are planned with pots of seasonal flowers and light fixtures to match the new pedestrian and street lighting in the business district. Assistant Manager Hughes stated that the entry monuments would be part of the bid package that will be brought to the Council with the other proposed improvements for the 50th and France Business District within the next few months. APPOINTMENT TO SEIHSC BOARD TO BE MADE 10/1/90 hold over the appointment to the South Hennepin Human Services Council Board to the meeting of October 1, 1990 when a full Council would be present. *HEARING DATE OF 10/15/90 SET FOR WINE/BEW LICENSE FEES Member Paulus and was seconded by Member Rice setting October 15, 1990 as hearing date for a proposed increase in wine and beer license fees. It was informally agreed to Motion was made by I Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes. MEXROPOLITAN COUNCIL REGIONAL BREAKFAST MEETINGS DISCUSSED Manager Rosland reminded the Council of Metropolitan Council Regional Breakfast Meetings on September 19 and October 3. meeting and Mayor Richards said he could attend the October 3 meeting. The Council identified several issues on which they felt the Metropolitan Council should take a leadership role: 1) Solid Waste Collection and Recycling, and 2) Light Rail Transit and the related Rapid Transit Board. Member Rice stated he would attend the September 19 1-494 JOINT POWERS ORGANIZATION TO HIRE CONSULTANT Member Paulus reported as Chair of the 1-494 JPO that they have agreed to hire a consultant parttime (20 hours per week) for a one year period to work on organizing the Travel Demand Management component. Applications are now being taken with interviews to be conducted by the five staff members with the goal of having an individual in place by November 1. The parttime position will be funded $10,500 from the general budget with the second $10,500 from grant money. 1989 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT DISCUSSED The Council Members raised several questions concerning the 1989 Annual Financial Report for the City of Edina as follows. Reference in the April 27, 1990 letter (page 2) to the Mayor and Council from the City Manager concerning "several external areas of concern which may require special attention by the mayor and members of the City Council during the present fiscal period." Manager Rosland explained that the reference was to major 9/17/90 property tax changes adopted by the State Legislature and a new comparable worth bill that was passed which will again create some additional problems. Reference in the April 27, 1990 letter (page 126) to the Mayor and Council from KPMG Peat Marwick to "certain matters involving the internal control structure and its operation that we have reported to the management of the City of Edina, Minnesota in a separate letter dated April 27, 1990." Finance Director Wallin explained that Peat Marwick will be sending a management letter that will recommend certain procedures to address the matters involving the internal control structure. questions concerning the audit report that they contact the Manager or Finance Director. Member Smith suggested that if the Council Members had further Manager Rosland commented that he was pleased with the results of the audit and the fact that the General Fund showed that total expenditures for 1989 were under budget by $164,400. surplus fund balance as of December 31, 1989 of $1,579,247. The Enterprise Funds showed operating income before depreciation with the exception of Edinborough Park which showed an operating loss of approximately $12,000. that overall there was a significant turnaround on operating income over the year 1988. Excess of revenues over expenditures was $479,296 for a Member Smith commented CLAIMS PAID Motion vas made by Member Paulus and was seconded by Member Rice to approve payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated 09/17/90 and consisting of 28 pages: General Fund $837,943.72, Communications $5,582.53, Art Center $5,710.89, Swimming Pool Fund $566.85, Golf Course Fund $26,534.66, Recreation Center Fund $4,321.43, Gun Range Fund $328.03, Edinborough Park $8,550.63, Utility Fund $16,111.22, Storm Sewer Utility $2,598.12, Liquor Dispensary Fund $103,632.21, Construction Fund $137,220.90, Total $1,149,101.19 and for confirmation of payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated 08/31/90 and consisting of 21 pages: General Fund $538,102.95, Communications $488.40, Art Center $1,181.58, Svimming Pool Fund $3,307.58, Golf Course Fund $20,841.61, Recreation Center Fund $12,249.94, Gun Range Fund $350.58, Edinborough Park $10,624.41, Utility Fund $39,956.54, Storm Sewer Utility $749.71, Liquor Dispensary Fund $338,991.78, Construction Fund $4,414.52, Total $1,022,259.60. I Motion carried on rollcall vote, three ayes. There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Chairman Smith declared the meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. City Clerk