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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19901227_special278 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL YEAR-END MEETING OF THE EDINB CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HBI;L DECEPIBEB 27, 1990 Mayor Richards called the meeting to order at 4:30 P.M. were Members Paulus, Rice, Smith and Mayor Richards. Answering rollcall MINUTES OF SPECIAL BUDGET MEETINGS OF JULY 16, AUGUST 23. AUGUST 28, NOVEMBER 20. NOVEMBER 29. 1990. APPROVED Member Paulus made a motion of approval for Special Budget Meeting Minutes of July 16, August 28, November 20, and November 29, 1990. Member Rice made a second to the motion. Rollcall : Ayes: Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards. Motion carried. JANUARY 7. 1991, COUNCIL MEETING DATE DISCUSSED Mayor Richards advised that the next scheduled Council meeting is January 7, 1991, at.which two Council Members will be absent. with any decisions that would be needed. fairness, anyone on the agenda be alerted that there will only be three Council Members in attendance, so that if they chose matters could be continued at their request. A quorum of three would be sufficient to go ahead Mayor Richards asked that in SANITARY SENIht HOOKUP FOR 6308 N0RM.ANDM.E ROAD DISCUSSED Member Paulus inquired if there had been a solution to the concern on the lot at 6308 Normandale Road. hookup, for the house that had been moved onto the empty lot. 100 was put in, in 1970, the location was difficult to locate, but with a TV camera, the location was found. When they dug, they did not locate the hookup therefore not making a connection. He said a solution would be for the City to acquire three bids, make a hookup and assess the owner. Staff feels this will be resolved early in 1991, after recent conversations with the owner. REGIONAL TRANSIT BOARD HEETING JANVARY 11. 1991. NOTED Manager Rosland said Michael Ehrlichman, Chafrman of the Regional Transit Board, has called a meeting for January 11, 1991, from 7:30-9:00 A.M. at Chi Chi's Restaurant in Eden Prairie, to update local officials on regional transit. Manager Rosland said the problem was the sanitary sewer When Highway OPENINGS ON THE BOARD OF THE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES NOTED Manager Rosland commented that he had received a letter from the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) stating that there were openings on the Board of Directors. on the Council had an interest in serving on the board, the deadline for expressing this interest is January 14, 1991. Mayor Richards requested that a list of TXC Board Members be provided to the Council Members and that this be put on the January 7, 1991, agenda. He said that this would be in keeping with the Futures Commissions report stating that elected officials should get active in regional and state affairs. If anyone 494/169 IAF?D ACQUISITION OFFER DISCUSSED Assistant Manager Hughes recalled that on December 17, 1990, Council passed a Resolution to make an offer on property south of Braemar, for $200,000 subject to 25% participation by the Nine-Mile Creek Watershed District. At the Board of Managers' meeting 12/27/90 277 December 19, 1990, they indicated an interest in participating, but do not have the money. They are in the process of amending their basic land and water management plan for the district, which would include language permitting their participation in acquisition of property such as this. then asked if the City of Edina acquired this property, would they consider a petition from us after the fact and reimburse us. They said they would consider the request but would need to hold a public hearing on it. concept will be noted in their minutes of the meeting. a follow-up letter. Staff's recommendation would be to submit the $200,000 offer without the contingency of District participation on the premise of reimbursement by the District later. Mayor Richards stated he felt we should go forward with this purchase of land, based on the relationship we have with Nine-Mile Creek Watershed District. make an offer to purchase the property south of Braemar for $200,000 as recommended by staff. He The He said he had written The motion vas made by Member Smith to A second to the motion was made by Member Paulus. Ayes: Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES AND RECOMMENDED TRANSFERS APPROVED Manager Rosland presented the Statement of Estimated Revenues, Expenditures and Recommended Transfer for the Year Ended December 31, 1991, prepared by the Finance Department who recommended approval. Line items were then explained and discussed. Staff was commended that the unaudited budget ended up lower than estimated. the recommended transfers as presented in the "Statement of Estimated Revenues, Expenditures and Recommended Transfers for Year Ended December 31, 1990. " Member Smith's motion was seconded by Member Rice to approve Rollcall : Ayes : Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. CLAIMS PAID Motion by Member Rice was seconded by Member Paulus for payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated 12/27/90, and consisting of 22 pages: General Fund, $213,019.49; C.D.B.G., $3,225.00; Communications, $1,317.23; Art Center, $5,130.99; Capital Fund, $688.20; Svimming Pool Fund, $296.75; Golf Course Fund, $6,030.78; Recreation Center Fund, $3,368.78; Edinborough Park, $3,424.06; Utility Fund, $17,164.83; Storm Sever Utility, $690.30; Liquor Dispensary Fund, $3,900.47; Construction hnd, $20,772.24; TOTAL, $279,029.12. Rollcall : Ayes: Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. There being no further business on the agenda, Mayor Richards declared the meeting adjourned at 5:lO P.M.