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OF THE REGULAR LING OF TEE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY €TALL
JANUARY 22, 1991
ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith and Mayor
Richards.
BOY SCOUT TROOP NO. 48 WELCOMED
No. 48 from Calvary Lutheran Church in Edina. Mike Sebek, Assistant Scoutmaster
said that they were working on merit badges for citizenship in the community and
nation. Member Smith introduced Don Schlaefer, Scoutmaster.
Mayor Richards welcomed members of Boy Scout Troop
NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING WEEK PROCLAIMED Mayor Richards presented the following
proclamation which was unanimously adopted:
WEEREAS, school counselors are employed in.public, private and parochial schools to
help students reach their full potential as human beings,
WEEREAS, counseling is an essential part of the educational process for students as
they adjust to our very complex society,
WEEREAS, school counselors are concerned with students being better able to
understand themselves, their abilities, strengths and talents as they relate to
career development and awareness,
WHEREAS, school counselors acknowledge the potential and importance of every
student, and believe every student possesses the capability and deserves the right
to learn,
WHEREAS, school counselors endeavor to provide all students with the educational,
psychological and interpersonal skills necessary to enhance their learning
experience,
VHEaebS, school counselors help parents to focus on ways to facilitate the positive
educational, personal and social growth of their children,
NOW -RE, I, Frederick S. Richards as Mayor of the City of Edina, do hereby
proclaim the week of February 3rd as
and urge all Edina residents to become more aware of the important role of school
cokselors in the education of OUT students.
PROCLAMATION
SCHOOL COUNSELING WEEK IN EDINA
Accepting the proclamation was Janet Eian, Executive Director of the Sylvan Learning
Center in Bloomington, along with Mr. Don Seline, Counselor at Valley View Junior
High School, with a brief explanation of how Counselors benefit the youth of Edina.
AMERICAN HISTORY MONTE PROCLAIMED Mayor Richards introduced the following
proclamation which was unanimously adopted:
AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH PROCLAMATION
WEEREAS, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution sponsors February
as American History Month each year; and
U'EERUS, to stimulate a hovledge in both young and old and a sense of pride in'our
nation's great achievements and dedication to liberty; and
WHEREAS, to stress pride in the United States of America throygh community services
in educational programs, essay contests and historic tours; and
WEEREAS, through the study of American History, we are made aware of the importance
WHEREAS, the importance of remembering American History should be duly noted;
NOW, THEREFORE, I Frederick S. Richards, as Mayor of the City of Edina, do hereby
proclaim the month of February to be
in the City of Edina and urge all Edina residents to join with me this month in
recognizing the importance of American History in our lives.
CONSELTI AGENDA I"EI4S ADOPTED Motion was made by Member Kelly and was seconded by
. of Freedor, Equality, Justice and Humanity in all our lives today; and
AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH I
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Meniber Smith to approve and adopt the consent agenda items as presented with the
exception of removal of item V.C - Award of Bid for One Ton Pickup Truck with Snow
Plow unit.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
*l!UNUTES OF REGUIAR MEETING OF 10/15/90. 11/5/90 AND PEha END MEETING OF 12/27/90
APPROVED Motion was made by Member Kelly and was seconded by Member Smith to
approve the minutes of the regular meetings of October 15, 1990, and November 5,
1990, and the Year End Meeting of December 27; 1990.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED ON ISSUANCE OF A TEMPORARY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR DR.
JOYCE ANDERSON. 7121 GLOUCHESTER AVENUE. FOR HOME OCCUPATION DENIED
Affidavits of Notice were presented, approved, and ordered placed on file.
Planner Craig Larsen gave background information regarding the application for a
temporary conditional use permit for home occupation by Dr. Joyce Anderson, 7121
Glouchester Avenue. On November 19, 1990, the Council gave final approval to a
zoning ordinance amendment providing for a conditional use permit for home
occupations by persons that were handicapped.
permit process has been received from Dr. Anderson who initiated the process to have
the ordinance amendment adopted. The application included the required physician's
letter and described generally the scope of her counseling business, i.e. hours and
day of the week of operation and that the total client visits would be limited to 20
per week.
The first application under the new
The only variance from the home occupation requirement of the ordinance that is
being requested is the increase of non-resident vehicle trips from 10 per week to
20. The general requirements of Sec. 4, Paragraph D.5 of the Zoning Ordinance
requires that the Council make the following findings before granting a Conditional.
Use Permit:
a)
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will promote and enhance the general public welfare and will not be
detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals and general
welfare
will not cause undue traffic hazards, congestion or parking shortages;
other property in the vicinity, and will not be a nuisance;
will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of other
property in the vicinity;
will not create an excessive burden on parks, streets and other public
facilities;
conforms to the applicable restrictions and special conditions of the district
in which it is located as imposed by this ordinance; and
is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
b)
c) will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment, or decrease the value, of
d)
e)
f)
g)
Planner Larsen stated that the application was considered by the Community
Development and Planning Commission at its January 2, 1991, meeting and approval of
the Temporary Conditional Use Permit was recommended, subject to the condition that
client visits be limited to 20 per week.
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Member Paulus questioned a sentence in the Planning Commission draft minutes which
stated that the permit runs with the property, not occupant.
the minutes were in error and should read that the permit would run with the
occupancy.
Mayor Richards noted receipt of the following correspondence supporting the request
of Dr. Anderson for a Temporary Conditional Use Permit: Kay and Lee Wicktrom, 7101
Glouchester Dr.; Lucille Williamson, 7129 Glouchester Av.; Alice and Robert Kravig,
7117 Glouchester Av.; and Victoria J. and J.E. Reichardt, 7109 Glouchester Av. In
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Planner Larsen said I
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opposition to the granting of the Permit, Bus & Pauline Mertes, 7133 Cornelia Dr.;
Joan C. and Paul S. Wehrmeister, 7113 Cornelia Dr.; D. Glen Whitesell, 7116
Heatherton Tr.; Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Patera, 7120 Glouchester Av.; and an unsigned
letter from a Heatherton Tr. homeowner.
Mayor Richards then called for public comment on the request for a Temporary
Conditional Use Permit. Glen Whitesell, 7116 Heatherton Trail, questioned what a
temporary conditional use permit is compared to a conditional use permit and what
brought about the Council reviews. Planner Larsen explained that in this case the
word temporary means that it runs for the duration of the condition as long as it is
certified by her doctor, and subject to periodic review by the City Council as
opposed to a conditional use permit that runs with the land. The Ordinance provides
that the permit would be reviewed on the first anniversary of the granting of the .
permit, with reviewal every two years after that.
Byron Richards, 7121 Heatherton Trail, stated that for the record he opposed the
permit.
No further comment being heard, Mayor Richards declared the public hearing closed
and asked for comment and action by the Council.
Mayor Richards asked the applicant, Dr. Anderson if she maintained an office outside
of her home.
Office Building which she uses approximately two hours per week for any patients in
wheelchairs.
Dr.. Anderson replied she has a timeshare office, at Centennial Lakes
In response to questions of Member Smith, Planner Larsen stated that hours could be
imposed as a condition of the permit.
permit to see if the conditions were being adhered to and if complaints were
received in the interim they would be investigated, If violations were apparent, it
would be handled as any other ordinance and would be subject to hearing and possible
revocation of the permit.
automobile trips per week would be allowed.
There would be a periodic review of the
The requested 20 client trips per week would mean 20
Member Rice asked if this would mean no overlapping of appointments. Planner Larsen
said the permit would allow that to happen provided that the overall client trips in
a given week did'not exceed 20, and provided the other performance standards were
met, e.g. vehicles must be accommodated in the driveway. 'Member Rice recalled that
Dr. Anderson had agreed to that policy if the permit were granted.
stated that was his recollection also.
requested.
Planner Larsen
No relief from that requirement is being
Regarding the imposition of hours, Member Paulus noted that the application does not
state hours or days of operation.
said she would like to see the hours stated so as to make the least amount of impact
on the neighborhood.
be restricted from 9:00 A.M. to 4:OO P.M., Monday through Friday.
Because this is a residential neighborhood she
Member Smith suggested that the hours for the home occupation
Mayor Richards commented that he could find no valid reason to support the Planning
Commission's recommendation to issue a Temporary Conditional Use Permit. While we
struggle to maintain the single family residential neighborhoods the other side of
the coin is to enable everyone to function in a productive manner.
facts do not support an exception in this case and that he has not been persuaded
that Dr. Anderson cannot otherwise function in a normal productive life. Further,
Dr. Anderson has not shown that the standards and criteria of Sec. 4, 0.5, will be
met.
to conduct a business or profession out of the home'in certain situations but that
he could not support this application for the reasons stated.
He said that the
Mayor Richards said that he supported the ordinance that would allow a person
Member Rice commented that he felt the questions relative to traffic and
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issuance of a Temporary Conditional Use Permit, with no restrictions as to hours.
Member Kelly made a motion to grant a Temporary Conditional Use Permit to Dr. Joyce
Anderson, 7121 Glouchester Avenue, subject to the condition that client visits be
. limited to 20 per veek. Motion was seconded by Member Rice.
Member Smith moved that the motion be amended to add the following restrictions:
that the days of operation be Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 4:OO P.M. and
client visits be limited to one hour with no overlapping appointments.
amend was seconded by Member Paulus.
Motion to
Further comments were made by the Council Members and additional testimony was given
by Harold Bagley, 7114 Glouchester, Dr. Joyce Anderson in support of her application
to grant a Temporary Conditional Use Permit, and by Dr. Michael Glavan, 7124
Glouchester, in objection.
Mayor Richards then called for a rollcall vote on the amendment to the main motion.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Paulus, Smith
Nays: Kelly, Rice, Richards
Motion failed.
Mayor Richards then called for a rollcall vote on the main motion on the floor.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Rice, Kelly
Nays: Paulus, Smith, Richards
Motion failed.
Member Rice made a motion to grant a Temporary Conditional Use Permit to Dr. Joyce
Anderson at 7121 Glouchester Avenue, subject to the folloving conditions: 1) that
client visits be limited to 20 per veek, 2) Hours restricted to 7:OO A.M. - 7:OO
P.H., Monday through Saturday, and 3) No overlapping visits or street parking by
clients. Motion was seconded by Member Kelly.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Rice, Kelly
Nays: Paulus, Smith, Richards
Motion failed.
Member Kelly asked that the Temporary Conditional Use Permit Ordinance be placed on
the Council Agenda for the meeting of February 4, 1991, for further discussion.
Dr. Anderson asked if she could continue seeing clients at her home until the
meeting of February 4, 1991.
trips per week is allowed under the Zoning Ordinance, regardless of any amendment.
Planner Larsen explained that up to 10 automobile
PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTEI) ON CONDITIOI'?AL USE PERHIT FOR HElpLJEPIzp COuloTy LIBRARY
BUILDING EXPANSION: EEARING CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 19. 1991 Affidavits of Notice
were presented, approved and ordered placed on file. Planner Larsen explained that .
the Hennepin County Regional Library, located at 7001 York Avenue South, has applied
for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for expansion of the public library portion of
the building.
I Presentation by Planner
Presently, the library totals approximately 97,000 square feet, which includes the
library, the court system and the Hennepin County seroice center. The existing
library itself is 67,964 square feet and the courts/seroice center is 28,882 square
feet.
15,246 square feet.
steps of the building and by filling in a notch in the northeast corner.
The Conditional Use Permit would allow the library portion to expand by
The addition would occur by pushing out the existing westerly
The facade
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of the library, following expansion, would basically appear the same as today.
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Parking for the library is computed on 10 spaces plus 1 space for each 300 square
feet of gross floor area.
computed as for any other government service, 5 spaces per 1000 square feet or 1 for
200.
for the library would be 430 spaces. Parking as proposed by this plan would provide
a total of 502 spaces which would be constructed by pushing the present parking
area, located north of the York Avenue access, to the west. Parking provided north
of the York Avenue access would require a 20 foot parking setback.
10 foot parking setback variance is requested.
development and expansion would conform to Zoning Ordinance requirements.
Parking for the courts and service center would be
Total existing parking spaces are 425; total required with the expanded space
Accordingly, a
All other aspects of the site
As a normal policy, green space would not be used for additional parking,
after deliberation with the County, evaluating the ordinance, and in anticipating
the multi-use character of this facility, staff felt that possibly code requirements
were lower than they should be,
necessary; that it is needed immediately during the expansion project and ultimately
for the enlarged facility.
However,
The library remains convinced that this parking is
The Community Development and Planning Commission considered the Conditional Use
Permit request at its meeting of January 2, 1991, and recommended approval including
the requested 10 foot parking setback variance from York Avenue.
the Planning Commission were: 1) that it was important that the public perceive this
as an accessible use with convenient and adequate parking, 2) that the multi-use
demand was not anticipated by the Zoning Ordinance, and 3) that there would be no
significant impact to vehicle drivers on York Avenue as additional screening would
be added along the westerly side of the parking area.
Reasons stated by
Council Comment
Member Smith said he did not feel that there would be adequate space for additional
landscaping if the variance were granted.
considered a parking ramp.
done more economically on the property as opposed to construction of a ramp.
without a variance, ramps are prohibited in this zoning district.
He also asked if the library had ,
Also,
Planner Larsen said that additional parking could be
Mayor Richards asked if the City could impose a specific landscaping plan as a
condition to granting the Conditional Use Permit.
this could be done.
Planner Larsen responded that
Member Rice commented that it is a lot harder to put land back into green space than
to take it out.
said he would not be in favor of allowing the library to construct the additional 33
parking spaces along York Avenue until a pressing need is demonstrated.
Although he would be in favor of granting the setback variance, he
Member Paulus said she was concerned that green space would be taken away, based on
library staff observation that additional parking was needed and not on data had
been collected.
substantiate the need.
courtesy was exercised on this. City staff did look at two things relative to the
additional 33 spaces: 1) a proof of parking could be required that would allow the
County to add those spaces if there was a demonstrated need in the future, or 2)
eliminate the 33 spaces and ailow the County to apply for a variance to install
those spaces if there was a demonstrated need in the future.
the Planning Commission, stated that the commission had asked county staff to
consider reviewing their return book system so that parking spaces would not be used
to only return books.
Further, that City staff had not conducted any parking counts to
Planner Larsen explained that intergovernmental professional
Nan Faust, member of
Considerable discussion followed concerning proof of the need for additional
parking, potential loss of green space if the setback variance were granted, and a
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returned books drop-off area.
County Library expansion project, commented that he understood the Council's
concerns about the existing green space.
the Planning Commission meeting have been taken under advisement but were not
included nor added to the scope of the project.
Mr. Johnson said he felt that the Hennepin County Library Board would be responsive
to the concerns of the Council but that he could not make any promises.
Member Richards made a motion to continue the hearing to February 19, 1991, on the
request for a Conditional Use Permit for the Hennepin County Library at 7001 York
Avenue for building expansion so that City staff could work with the Library staff
relative to designing a retumed book drop-off area and revising the site plan to
eliminate the need for a parking setback variance. Motion was seconded by Member
Kelly.
Raymond Johnson, Project Manager for the Hennepin
He also said that the comments heard at
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Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
PUBLIC -G PRE-Y PLAT APPROVAL FOR FARRELIS PARRMOOD KNOLIS - TRACT AL
R.L.S. 1286 - 5700 BLAKE ROAD GRANTED Affidavits of Notice were presented,
approved, and ordered placed on file. Planner Larsen explained that on December 3,
1990, the Council heard but took no action on the subject subdivision. The
proponents have since presented a modified three lot proposal on which they are, by
letter dated January 11, 1991, requesting Council action. As modified, the
preliminary plat, would require one variance, that being a four foot lot width
variance for Lot one. Lot 3, which previously required a lot width variance, now
complies with the neighborhood median lot width of 130 feet.
width came at the expense of rear yard area for Lot 2.
The additional lot
Presentation bv Proponent
Linda Farrell, 5700 Blake Road, stated that they hoped their letter of January 11,
1991, clarified some of the issues that had been discussed at previous meetings and
has addressed the concerns raised by the Council.
represents a culmination of the ideas, issues and concerns of the Council, Planning
Commission and the City Planner, is an appropriate use of their land does not
negatively impact the neighborhood and meets the intent of the Zoning Ordinance.
The plan being presented
Mrs. Farrell commented, although change can be disconcerting, i.e. development of
Bredesen Park, traffic signals on Vernon Avenue, regrading of Blake Road and adding
sidewalks, that with thoughtful planning each development has enhanced their
neighborhood and Edina.
hardly want to create a plan that would negatively impact them or their neighbors.
Because they plan to live in the subdivision, they would
Reference was made to two drawing that were submitted with the Farrell's letter.
The first incorporated the minor changes in lot line placement that the Council
suggested. Lots 2 and 3 require no variances; Lot 1 requires a four foot lot width
variance. The second drawing showed sample house pad sketches as required by the
ordinance. The house pad on Lot 2 has a 125 foot setback from South Knoll Drive
which corresponds to the setback of the Wurst house to the west.
they agreed with the Council that restricting a home on Lot 2 to one level would
protect the integrity of the neighborhood.
Mrs. Farrell said
I Lot 3 shows the 130 foot lot width suggested-by the Council and includes the 100
foot conservation easement along the pond.
the trees in the proposed building site areas. Lot 1 is four feet narrower in width
than the "neighborhood median", but does represent the "neighborhood average" lot
width which is 126 feet.
variance from the median on the Lot 1 width.
lots should be given strong consideration.
The preliminary plat drawing also lists
The four foot proposed variance represents only a 3%
The large size of the proposed new
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293 -- Mrs, Farrell concluded by commenting that approval of their proposed three lot
subdivision would not set a precedent or be construed as an example for future
subdivisions in Edina. The large lot sizes, the unique topography and forestation,
and the minimal variance percentage requested would make the subdivision both
feasible and applicable to their property only.
Public Comment
Thomas Wurst, 6205 South Knoll Drive, referred to the Farrell's letter dated January
11, 1991, and the drawing of the proposed subdivision and made comments summarized
1)
2) Originally, he had agneed with a two lot subdivision (the lot for the existing
residence and a lot similar to what is now Lot 3).
three lot subdivision, and approved a two lot subdivision. 3) The proposed house
pad for Lot 2 is for illustrative purposes only and is not binding.
prime concerns was the forestatdon and there are now two new driveways proposed off
of South Knoll Drive for Lots 1 and 2.
4) Although the 500 foot neighborhood, as defined by ordinance, consists of 45
residential lots, they are embraced in four different plats. Only one of those
plats is to the west of Blake Road; which is contiguous to proposed Lot 2 and Lot 3.
The lots to the east were platted to be in harmony with everything east of Blake
Road.
Knolls plat. Of the 45 lots, 60% or 27 do not meet ordinance requirements.
However, only 8 of the 27 lots do not conform are in Parkwood Knolls.
Mr. Wurst said that a three lot subdivision would not be in harmony with the rest of
the area and would not constitute good planning.
? as follows:
He had not contributed any ideas to the Farrell's proposed plat.
The Planning Commission denied a
One of his .
The lots west of Blake Road were platted to be in harmony with the Parkwood
In summary,
Bentley Smith, 6212 South Knoll Drive, stated that on South Knoll Drive west from
Blake Road to just beyond View Lane had been polled and that, excluding the
Farrells, all but one were opposed to the subdivision.
Mayor Richards commented that letters had been received from Paul Joas, and from
Carol S. Mahony both in opposition to this subdivision.
Roger Post, 6204 South Knoll Drive, said this was the first time he had seen the
plans for the proposed subdivision.
across from the proposed driveway for the existing house. He now looks out upon
trees and a reasonably decent sight across the street. However, he recognized that
the Farrells own the subject property and have the right to express their opinion
and are trying to do so. It come down to a minor four foot variance, the greatest
impact will be on the Wursts, if the trees and shrubs are maintained.
integrity and solidarity of the area are maintained, Mr. Post said he would not be
against the subdivision.
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If this is approved, his house would be just
If the
James Van Valkenberg, Attorney representing the Farrells, commented that the lot
calculations for the 500 foot neighborhood are shown on the plat survey, including
the lots laying east of Blake Road as well as those laying West of Blake Road. He
reiterated that the proposed lots are substantial in size, and urged the Council to
favorably consider the subdivision, with the four foot lot width variance for Lot 1.
Council Comment
Mayor Richards asked Planner Larsen to review the proposal now before the Council
for action and the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
explained that the three lot subdivision now presented has been modified from that
which the Council considered on December 3, 1990. Two actions were taken by the
Community Development and Planning Commission. On August 29, 1990, the Planning
Commission voted unanimously to approve a revised two lot subdivision.
26, 1990, the Planning Commission voted to recommend denial of a revised three lot
plat.
Planner Larsen
On September
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In response to questions from Member Kelly, Planner Larsen clarified that the three
lot subdivision the Planning Commission had seen had a four foot lot variance for
Lot 1 and a 22 foot lot width variance on Lot 3. The proposed house on Lot 3 would
have to meet the setback of the house to the south to meet the ordinance
requirement, the ordinance does not prevent a house from being set back further.
Engineer Hoffman responded that no footage was taken from the Farrell property for
Blake Road widening project as there was sufficient right of way.
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Member Rice questioned what is considered a one-story home, in terms of height in
feet, if building height restrictions could be imposed on Lot 2, and what the
wording "illustrative purposes only" meant regarding the sample house pad sketches.
Planner Larsen responded that, typically, at the front it would be eight to ten feet
from ground level to the eave line, and depending on the pitch of the roof, the
total height could be from fifteen to twenty-five feet. Conditions could be imposed
and enforced through a developer's agreement. The term "illustrative purposes only"
indicated a footprint that would conform but that no actual house plan had been
developed for the property.
permit is requested.
That would be decided in the future when a building
Attorney Erickson observed that the ordinance states that when a variance is
granted, conditions can be imposed to assure compliance and to protect adjacent
properties. The building pad as illustrated would be allowed withou setback
variances and would be controlled only by the building code.
proposed varying from that footprint that would require setback varkances, it could
not be built without the granting of variances from the City. If 9 variance is
granted now, conditions can be imposed to protect adjacent propert'ies through a
development agreement or through the variance document itsel%- If the condition
being imposed is that the building is one story, however defined, that could be done
under the ordinance and by statute at this stage as opposed to subsequently at the
building permit stage.
Considerable discussion followed on these issues: 1) a two lot subdivision versus a
three lot subdivision, 2) whether a hardship exists that would justify a 4 foot lot
width variance for Lot 1, 3) whether to impose a condition that the home to be built
on Lot 2 shall be one-story, 4) proposed placement of the house on Lot 3, 5) the
discussion at the Planning Commission hearings which resulted in the recommendation
for denial of a three lot subdivision requiring lot width variances for Lot 1 and
Lot 3, and 6) if the revised plat now under consideration should be sent back to the
Planning Commission.
requirement for Council action had earlier been waived by the proponents but that
they were not requesting action on the preliminary plat.
Member Rice introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption subject to
execution of a developer's agreement at final plat approval requiring that any house
to be built on Lot 2 be limited to 18' in height from ground level to roof peak:
RESOUPTION G"TIXG P-Y PUT APPROVAL
FOR FbBBEI;Ts PARKWOOD KJ!IOIU
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Planner Larsen reminded the Council that the 120 day
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the Ciw of Edina, Minnesota, that that
certain plat entitled, "FbBBeLLS PARKWOOD KNOI;Ls", platted by James H. Farrell and
Linda Farrell, husband and wife, and presented at the regular meeting of the City
Council of January 22, 1991, be and is hereby granted preliminary plat approval.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Smith.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Rice, Smith
Nays: Paulus, Richards
Resolution adopted.
SEVEB BACKUP CIAIM OF RICHARD HILLER. 5340 HOLLYWOOD RD., DISCUSSED Manager Rosland
recalled that the sewer backup claim of Richard Miller, 5340 Hollywood Rd, was
discussed at the January 7, 1991, meeting and was continued to allow staff to review
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' the incident and procedures taken and to discuss it further with the insurance
company.
was found and the claim was turned down.
to Mr. Miller and made a minor offer in an attempt to resolve the claim.
Richard Miller, 5340 Hollywood Rd., said as a customer he was addressing the Council
as the manager's of the'municipal utility in addition to being elected officials.
He stated that their home was hooked up to City water and sewer in 1981.
December 8, 1990, they discovered sewage coming, geyser like, out of the toi1et.h
the lower level bathroom. After calling 911, a City crew was on site within 10-15
minutes.
felt floated down from Oxford Avenue, and upon attempting to remove the blockage
were unsuccessful. Because of the action of the City crew, the house was nearly
uninhabitable. Except for emergency action of a private contractor who was able to
get on site within an hour, the house would have been nearly destroyed. Plaster
walls, woodwork and new carpeting had to be removed and it took he entire holiday
season to restore the house.
After meeting with the insurance company, they affirmed that no liability
Subsequently, Engineer Hoffman has talked
On
They found a blockage in the main sewer just north of his home, which they
Mr. Miller said the damages were well documented and the City's insurance adjustor,
who visited the site, was satisfied that the work that was being done was necessary.
However, the insurance company arbitrarily and capriciously turned the claim down
for the reason that.the City could not be responsible for what was put in the sewer.
He said he was not concerned about what was found in the sewer he was concerned
about what the City crew undertook to do that was unsuccessful and by their action
caused the damage to his home. Mr. Miller concluded by asking that the Council give
consideration to his claim so that it would not have to litigated.
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Manager Rosland commented that the normal procedure on claims is to refer them to
the insurance company who makes the decision on whether the claims are allowed.
formal action was taken by the Council.
*BID AWARDED FOR ONE 1991 mD MID-SIZE POLICE VEHICLE Motion was made by
Member Kelly and was seconded by Member Smith for award of bid for one 1991 unmarked
Police vehicle to Grossman Chevrolet, Burnsville, MN, per Hennepin County
Cooperative Purchasing Contract #1549D0, at $11,492.00.
No I
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes
*BID AWARDED FOR SIX (6) 1991 PUI;L-SIZE POLICE PDRSUIT VEHICLES
Member Kelly and was seconded by Member Smith for award of bid for six full-size
police pursuit vehicles, to Rathert Chevrolet, Duluth, MN, per State of Minnesota
Purchasing Cooperative, at $77.376.00.
Motion was made by
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
BID AWARDED FOR ONE TON PICK-UP TRUCK WITH SNOW PLOW mIT Member Paulus asked if
this pick-up truck would solely be used at Edinborough Park and Centennial Lakes or
would it be available for use at other locations. Manager Rosland said the pick-up
would mainly be used at Edinborough and Centennial Lakes on a daily basis, but would
be available for use at other locations. Motion was made by Member Kelly for award
of bid for a one ton pick-up truck with snow plow unit to Viking Chevrolet, Inc,
Fridley, MN, per Hennepin Contract #1678AO at $16,114.90. Motion was seconded by
Member Rice.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith Richards
Motion carried. I *BID AWARDED FOR TWO 1/2 TON PICK-UP TRUCKS Motion vas made by Member Kelly and was - seconded by Member Smith for award of bid for two 1/2 ton picklup trucks to- Thomas
Pontiac & G.H.C., Inc., per Hennepin County Contract at $21,876.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
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*BID AWARDED FOR RANGE GOLF BAIU UITH BRAEKAR LOGO Motion vas made by Member Kelly
and vas seconded by Member Smith for award of bid for 2500 dozen range golf balls
with the Braemar logo to recommended lov-bidder, Spalding, at $13,750.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR CBRPETING AT BRAEMALt CLUBHOUSE Motion vas made by Member Kelly
vas seconded by Member Smith for award of bid for carpeting at Braemar Clubhouse
recommended low-bidder, Anderson's Nev Carpeting Design, at $18,130.25.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
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WRDINANCE NO. 171-836 (TO INCREASE CERTAIN EXES) ADOPTED: SECOND READING UAIVED
Member Kelly made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 171436 To Increase Fees as
f ollovs :
ORDINANCE NO. 171-A36
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINAL?CE NO. 171
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITP OF EDINh, IEtNHESOW, ORDAINS:
171 are amended to read as follows:
TO INCREASE CEB!CKCN FEES
Section 1. The following described fee numbers of Schedule A to Ordinance
ORD. SEC. PURPOSE OF No. FEEORCHARGE
432-Al 5 Plumbing permit
Sec. 2. This ordinance
passage and publication.
FIE NO.
14t-1 To install and inspect RPZ
backflow preventer $25.00
Re-inspection of RPZ
backflow preventer 25.00
shall be in full force and effect immediately upon
Mayor
ATTEST :
City Clerk
Motion for adoption of the ordinance was seconded by Member Smith.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
and
to
No.
its
lXINUTES OF TRAFFIC SAFETY Con OF 1/15/91 BPPROVED Engineer Hoffman explained
that for item (1) of Section A, the Traffic Safety Committee had received a request
from Robert Shadduck of Jerry's Enterprises, 5101 Vernon Avenue South, to install a
'lstopt' sign at the exit lane from the top level at Jerry's Parking Ramp to control
access points. The Committee recommended "Yield" signs instead.
For item (2) Section A, Engineer Hoffman recalled that at the October 9, 1990,
Traffic Safety meeting, the west side of France Avenue between West 51st Street and
the north drive of Americana Bank was designated a MTC bus layover area €or the
hours 9:00 A.M. and after 8:OO P.M. weekdays and on Saturdays and Sundays fora
three month period. At the January 15, 1991, Traffic Safety meeting, the issue was
reviewed and the Committee recommended to permanently designate the area for MTC bus
layover. It was the consensus of the Council to delete the term 'permanently' from
the recommendation.
Member Kelly made a motion to approve the recommended action listed in Section A of
the Traffic Safety Committee Hhutes of Jamrary 15, 1991:
1) To install a "YIELD" sign near the end of the top level ramp exit with
instructions to observe traffic to the left and right, and re-evaluate this
item in April,
To designate the west side of France Avenue betueen West 51st Street and the
north drive of Americana Bank as an MTC layover zone before 9:OO AH and after
2)
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8:OO PM weekdays, and on Saturdays and Sundays, .
and to acknowledge Sections B and C of the Minutes.
Motion was seconded by Member Rice.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
TAX INCREpIlfffl: FINANCING DISTRICT UPDATE GIVEN Assistant Manager Gordon Hughes gave
an update on the Tax Increment Financing Districts that were established on April 2,
1990, at 44th & France, Valley View Road & Wooddale Avenue and 70th Street & Cahill
Road as follows.
ACTIONS TAKEN FROM APRIL 2. 1990
May 7, 1990 - Council directed staff to retain the services of J. Peter Meyers to
facilitate ongoing discussions with property owners in the Districts to ascertain
interest of property owners in pursuing development and redevelopment activities.
July 12, 1990 - The City entered into a development agreement with REG, Inc.,
concerning the redevelopment of the Cahill School property, that would include the
demolition of Cahill Elementary School, construction of streets and utilities,
dedication of a conservation easement, removal of underground fuel tanks,
subdivision deduction and the provision of a memorial monument at the corner of 70th
Street & Cahill Road. The agreement implemented the decisions reached by the
Council relative to the Cahill School rezoning and subdivision, With the exception
of the monument, no financial contribution was made to this project by virtue of the
development agreement.
' September 4, 1990 - After conversations with property owners, J. Peter Meyers
reported there was little interest on the part of property owners to pursue
development proposals, except for Ed Atcas, owner of the Southwest Clinic Building.
Council consensus was that nothing further should be pursued in the districts except
for meeting with Mr. Atcas.
After September 4, 1990 - City staff had several conversations with Mr. Atcas
concerning the expansion of the Southwest Clinic building in conjunction with the
possible acquisition of the potential sale of the Roster Service Station.
Conversations with Mr. Roster concerning the sale of the service station were also
held. At last conversation with Mr. Atcas, he was reluctant to pursue an expansion
due to financial feasibility.
LEGAL ISSUES AFFECTING THE DISTRICTS
January 7, 1991 Council Meeting - The Districts are affected by certain provisions
of the tax increment financing law adopted by the *legislature at its last session.
At least one of the following actions must be taken prior to June 1, 1991:
1)
2) bonds must be issued to finance project costs, or
3)
Unless one of these three actions occurs, with regard to a particular District by
June 1, 1991, that district will no longer qualify as a tax increment financing
district. Failure to satisfy the requirement by one district will not affect the
remaining two districts.
a development agreement must be entered into by the City for a site in the
district
the City must acquire property in the district
The development agreement relative to the Cahill School redevelopment project, meets
the legal criteria.
continue to exist after June 1, 1991.
or at Valley View and Wooddale. Therefore, these Districts are subject to potential
decertification on June 1, 1991.
FINANCIAL ISSUES
The Districts together comprise one "development district". Increments received
from all three Districts may be pooled and directed to a project in one of the
Districts. Even if one or two of the Districts were decertified as described above,
Therefore the 70th & Cahill District is in compliance.and will
No actions have been taken at 44th & France
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those areas nevertheless remain within the development district.
The 44th & France District was qualified as a redevelopment district, whereas the
Valley Viewflooddale and the 70th & Cahill Road Districts were qualified as economic
development districts. There are two critical differences between redevelopment,
districts and economic development districts. These differences relate to the base,
i.e. "frozen value", of the District and the duration of the District. In
redevelopment districts, the base value of the District is frozen and remains
unchanged for the life of the District, which is 20 years.
entire duration of the District, the City would capture increments attributable to
inflation and/or new construction. In economic development districts, however, the
base value of the District increases each year at the annual rate of inflation for
the five years prior to establishment of the District.
development districts enjoy a duration of only 8-10 years depending upon the date of
the receipt of the first tax increments. In the case of the 70th & Cahill District,
the base value will increase at a rate of approximately 5% a year.
the Wooddale & Valley View District, the base value will increase at a rate of
approximately 4 1/4% a year.
.
Therefore, for the
In addition, economic
In the case of
For taxes payable in 1991, increase in property values at 70th & Cahill and Valley
View & Wooddale, did not match the increase in base value. Therefore, no tax
increments will be generated at 70th & Cahill or Valley View & Wooddale for 1991.
At 44th & France, increments of approximately $8,000 are expected for 1991.
redevelopment of the Cahill School site will likely result in positive increments
being generated in future years.
development schedule of this project which could be seriously affected by economic
conditions.
staff cannot assure the Council that sufficient increments will be generated to
finance public cost without the prospect of an accompanying new development.
The
However, this will depend largely on the
Based on the above issues, and the present uncertainty of the economy,
SUMMARY AND FUTURE ACTIONS
In order to preserve the 44th & Fraqce and Valley View & Wooddale Districts, steps
must be taken in the very near future to comply with statutory requirements. Even
if either or both of these districts fail to meet the criteria and are decertified
on June 1, 1991, increments from the 70th & Cahill District could be used to finance
public improvements within the 44th & France and Valley View & Wooddale areas.
However, tax increments are not now being generated at 70th & Cahill and the
prospect of future increments depends largely on the development schedule of the
project.
in the future, in that this District is not affected by a continually inflating base
value and is of a 20 year duration.
has been expressed at 44th & France in pursuing private projects that would generate
future increment. If the City wishes to proceed with property acquisition in any of
these Districts, it should do so with the understanding that increments may not
exist in the future to repay the City's acquisition costs.
The 44th & France District may have the greatest potential for increments
However, at the present time little interest
In response to questions from Member Smith, Assistant Manager Hughes commented that
if the City chose to acquire some property for redevelopment, namely the service
station at Valley View & Wooddale, the City could do that if funding could be found.
The assessor's estimated market value of the subject property is less than $100,000,
but acquisition costs would likely be greater than that. The City would also be
subject to relocation benefits.
Member Smith also asked if the City could acquire property, rehabilitate it and then
sell it back to the previous owner.
typically the City can spend tax increment money on public projects, i.e. acquiring
property and demolishing what is there.
actually construct with public money.
individual to do rehabilitation work on a building,
Assistant Manager Hughes replied that,
It is difficult to go the next step and
The City could lend money to a private
Member Smith observed that of
the three areas, Wooddale 6r Valley View was of some concern and the issue may be
1/22/91 299 whether the Cguncil should be pro-active to address that concern.
Member Kelly asked if the City could add to the north and/or south boundaries of the
44th & France District.
under the new law to expand the district.
had received a call from a business owner in the district, Mr. Durr, who expressed
an interest in expanding his retail business by acquiring a second home to the west.
Mr. Durr had asked if the City or the HRA would participate financially.
Assistant Manager Hughes said it would be very difficult
He reported that on January 18, 1991, he
Member Rice commented that the City had created these districts in a timely fashion
and had sent out staff and a consultant to see what could be done. However, with
little interest shown by the property owners, there is no reason to do anything
except to let the districts expire.
Mayor Richards advised that, if the Council wished to be pro-active, action would
have to be taken prior to June 1, 1991.
FIVE YEAR CAPITAL PLBN FOR SEWER AND WATER PRESENTED: 1991 PROJECTS APPROVED
Engineer Hoffman presented the Five Year Capital Plan for Water and Sanitary Sewer
Systems of the City.
identified.
recommended "Five Year Capital Plan for Sever and Water" and the 1991 Projects, as
identified.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
Line items were explained and discussed and 1991 projects were
-
Member Kelly's motion was seconded by Member Rice to approve the
I-494/169 LAND ACQUISITION ATTEMPTS TO C0NTI"E
continuing attempt to acquire property in the northeast quadrant of Highways 169 and
494. The City's offer of $290,000 has been rejected by officials of Metropolitan
Federal Bank.
that with an offer of $340,000 a deal can be made.
identify specific representations and warranties contained in the purchase
agreement, which they find unacceptable.
Planner Larsen reported on the
They have countered with an offer of $360,000. It is staff's belief
The Bank has been asked to
A response is expected soon.
In reviewing state statutes and agency regulations to determine what permits are
needed to use the property as planned, i.e. composting, temporary storage, and
recycling of road materials, it appears the City will need only to give the
Pollution Control Agency written notice of our activities.
The Bank has provided Phase I environmental review for the property.
are presently reviewing this report, which will likely be adequate if we receive
acceptable warranties from the seller.
be required.
City Attorneys
If not, some further environmental work may
Planner Larsen asked for the City's offer of $340,000, subject to satisfactory
resolution of the environmental and permit issues.
Following discussion, Member Rice made a motion to continue the negotiations to
acquire the subject property for the previous offering price authorized by the
Council of $290,000. Motion was seconded by Member Kelly.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
PROPOSED EXPENDITURE OF FORFEITED MONIES APPROVED
that forfeiture money has been accumulated over the last several years to a sum of
over $40,000. Guidelines for its expenditure are quite specific as set out in The
Attorney General's Guidelines for Seized and Forfeited Property, July 1990, and
Minnesota Statute Criminal Code 609.5315.
Police Chief Swanson explained
Chief Swanson then presented the
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Expenditure of Forfeited Monies plan as outlined in his memorandum of January 17,
1991, totalling, $39,019.00.
Member Smith expressed concern about purchasing items that would have a future
budget obligation for continued use, i.e. air time on cellular telephones for squad
cars. Member Smith commented he would prefer using monies collected from drug
seizure for drug prevention. Chief Swanson stated the D.A.R.E. program is a
prevention program, and is geared for the drug education from 5th grade, 10 year old
level.
.
In response to questions from Member Paulus, Chief Swanson said the primary reason
for acquiring cellular telephones would be for telephone reporting. On 911 calls,
residents could be given a choice whether they want an officer to come or could a
zone officer call them to discuss their concerns.
effective, zone officers can better keep in touch with the community.
time is purchased under a Hennepin County bid, making it much more cost effective.
Besides being more cost
Cellular air
Member Kelly made a motion to approve the expenditure of forfeiture monies as
presented and as recommended by Chief Svanson. Motion was seconded by Member Rice.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Richards
Nays: Smith
Motion carried.
ABSEETTEE POLICY ESTABLISHED FOR ADVISORY BOARDS/COHHISSIONS/CO~S Manager
Rosland informed the Council that the present advisory board policy consists of
automatic removal if any board member misses four meetings in one year or three
consecutive meetings. From time to time, there may be unusual circumstances that
could create a hardship on a board member to attend a meeting.
he would recommend the policy: I Manager Rosland said
An advisory board member who has missed three consecutive meetings or know
that he/she will miss these three consecutive meetings can address a letter to
the board chair stating the circumstances.
if he/she agrees, forward the letter to the Mayor.
and also the consent of the City Council, the advisory board member will be
excused and allowed to continue to serve.
The chair of the board will then,
With the Mayor‘s approval
Member Kellymade a motion that the absentee policy for advisory
boards/commissions/committees be adopted as presented. Motion was seconded by
Member Smith.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Smith, Richards
Nays: Paulus, Rice
Motion carried.
RICHARD MIILEZ NOMINATED FOR APP0I”T M THE KUWEEMW CREEK WA’JXRSHED DISTRICT
BOARD Mayor Richards advised that the terms of Richard Miller and Thomas Maple, Jr.
on the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board will expire March 8, 1991.
additional residents have expressed an interest in serving on this Board.
Miller said he had served on the board for three terms and has applied for
reappointment.
asked for the Council’s support,
Member Smith introduced the following resolution and moved adoption:
WHEREAS, the term of Richard Hiller on the Hinnehaha Creek Watershed District Board
will end on March 8, 1991, and
VHeaEbs, Richard Hiller has fairly represented the interests of the City of Edina
and its residents living adjacent to Minnehaha Creek:
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Edina, Minnesota-, that it hereby recommends
and nOminates Richard Hiller to the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners for re-
appointment to the Hinnehaha Creek Watershed District Board.
Two
Mr.
He spoke of his background and interest in continuing to serve and
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ADOPTED this 22nd day of January, 1991.
Motion was seconded by Member Kelly.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Resolution adopted.
APPOINTMENTS TO BDVISORY BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES DISCUSSED
referred to information included in Council packets on Advisory Boards and
Commission members whose terms of office expire on February 1, 1991. Vacancies, due
either to resignations'or ineligibility because of the limitation of terms by State
Statute, were also noted.
names of residents with an interest in serving on these Boards and Commissions to
him by February 1, 1991.
Mayor Richards
Mayor Richards asked Council members to respond with
Mayor Richards stated letters would be sent to Board and Commission members with
absences beyond the allowed limit.
*RESOLUTION FOR HENNEPIN COUNTY RECYCLING FUNDING APPROVED
Hennepin County now requires each City Council to submit a resolution approving
submittal of the 1991 Recycling Grant Application.
Member Kelly introduced the following resolution and moved adoption.
WEEREAS, Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 115A.551, by December 31, 1993, each county
in the metropolitan area will have as a goal to recycle a minimum of 35 percent
(35%) by veight of total solid waste generation, and each county must develop and
implement or require political subdivisions within the county to develop and
implement programs, practices, or methods designed to meet its recycling goal; and
WHERIZM, Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 1158.552. counties shall ensure that
residents have an opportunity to recycle; and
WHERIZM, Hennepin County Ordinance 13 requires each city to implement a recycling
program to enable the County to meet its recycling goals; and
WHERE@+, the County has adopted a Hennepin County Funding Assistance Policy for
Source Separated Recyclables on September 11, 1990, to distribute funds to cities
for the development and implementation of waste reduction and recycling programs;
and
WHEREAS, to be eligible to receive these County funds, cities must meet the
conditions set forth in the "funding policy;" and
WHERIZM, the City of Edina desires to receive these County funds;
THEaEFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Edina City Council authorizes the submittal of
the 1991 Hennepin County Grant application for Municipal Source Separated
Recyclables;
BE IT F[TBTtFEB RESOLVED, that as a condition to receive funds under the Hennepin
County Funding Assistance Policy, the City agrees to implement a waste reduction and
recycling program as committed to by its submission of the 1991 Hennepin County
Recycling Grant Application and that the City will use such County funds only for
the limited purpose of implementing the city's waste reduction and recycling
program.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of January, 1991.
Mayor Richards said that
RESOLUTION
Resolution adopted on rollcall vote, five ayes.
*PETITIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEUm REFERRED TO ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT. Motion
of Member Kelly vas seconded by Member Smith to refer the folloving petitions for
sidewalk construction and pedestrian crossing to the Engineering Department for
processing:
1) Sidewalk - East side of Wooddale Avenue between Wooddale Lane and West 56th
Street.
2) Sidewalk - West side of Cornelia Drive between West 71st Street and West 72nd
Street; North side of West 72nd Street between Cornelia Drive and Oaklawn Avenue
3) Pedestrian Crossing and Sidewalk - Pedestrian Crossing to and from the East side
of France Avenue at the intersection of West 66th Streetnrance Avenue; Sidevalk
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East of France Avenue on the North side of West 66th Street.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
RESOLUTION ADOPTED ASKING REGIONAL TSI!C BOARD TO RECONSIDER FUNDING FOR DIAL-A-
RIDE PROJECT IN 1-494 CORRIDOR
projects have been planned for the 1-494 corridor as part of an effort to implement
long term Travel Demand Management (TDM) strategies. One of these, the "guaranteed
ride home" has begun and is a two year
demonstration. The other, dial-a-ride, was scheduled for the near future and would
be an 18 month demonstration.
funding for the demonstration. The expected cost was approximately $150,000 for 18
months.
Planner Larsen explained that two demonstration .
Recently, the Regional Transit Board eliminated
This Dial-A-Ride service would serve Edina, Richfield and Bloomington residents who
would be picked up at their door and dropped off in one of two employment areas.
The service shows promise as an attractive alternative to the single occupant
vehicle. A similar seroice has been successful in the Seattle, Washington,
metropolitan area. Staff, members of the 1-494 Corridor Commission and the
Metropolitan Council feel it is important to demonstrate the viability of
alternatives to the single occupant vehicle such as the proposed dial-a-ride
service.
Member Paulus mentioned that Travel Demand Management (TDM) is the goal of the 1-494
Joint Powers Organization (JPO) and the members of the JPO feel we will not reach
any TDM unless programs like this go into effect.
Member Kelly introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
VHEREBS, the City of Edina is committed to efforts to relieve traffic congestion on
Interstate Highway 494, and
VHEREBS, the City of Edina wishes to improve the operating conditions of 1-494 in
the most energy efficient and cost efficient manner, and
UJEBEAS, the dial-a-ride service seems to be uniquely suited to suburban conditions:
NOW, THEBEFOBE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Edina supports the proposed dial-a-
ride service and requests that the Regional Transit Board fund the demonstration
project as originally proposed.
Motion was seconded by Member Paulus.
RESOLUTION
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Richards
Nays: Smith
Resolution adopted.
COllHCIL REMINDED OF Mc ANNUAL LEGISIATIVE DINNER SCHEDUTXD FOR 1/30/91 Manager
Rosland reminded the Council members to make reservations for the MLC Annual
Legislative Dinner at 6:30 P.M. at the Decathlon Club.
RESOLUTION ADOPTED TO SUPPORT GRANT FOR YARD WASTE COLTXCTION Manager Rosland said
he had received a request that the Council consider a resolution in support of a
grant applicatfon to experiment with paper yard waste bags in the City of Edina, to
reduce and stabilize the cost of yard waste collection.
Member Rice introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption.
RESOLUTION
IdEEREW, yard vaste is an important part of the waste stream to divert and is
currently collected as a separate waste stream; and
FiaEBEbs, the cost of such collection has risen to extreme; and
VHEBEbS, compost sites prefer or demand de-bagged yard waste material and plastic
yard waste bags add to the expense of re-1 at the compost site; and
VHEaghS, paper yard vaste bags may reduce or at least control the escalating costs
of yard vaste composting; and
VHEBEhs, the Woodlake Sanitary Service, Inc. grant project will create a process for
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the regions haulers to use, controlling the rising cost of yard waste collection;
NOW, TJIEZEFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Council, that the City of Ed-
gives its full support to this project and requests that the Metropolitan Council
give full consideration to the application, and consider as well the value this
project brings to the region by approving the grant award.
Motion was seconded by Member Kelly.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Resolution adopted.
LETTW TO BE SENT TO GOVERNOR IN SUPPORT OF DEFICIT REDUCTION PACKAGE Mayor
Richards reported that he and Manager Rosland had attended a meeting of the
Municipal Legislative Commission (MLC) at which the Governor's deficit reduction
package was discussed. The issue before the MLC was to join a coalition of other
local government associations and adopt a resolution opposing the Governor's budget
cuts.
such a resolution because we are serious about curtailing government spending.
Mayor Richards had told the members of the MLC that Edina could not support
It was the consensus of the Council that a letter, signed by Mayor Richards, be
transmitted to Governor Carlson in support of his propose deficit reduction package,
with copies to Edina's legislators.
*CIAIMS PAID
approve payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register
dated 1/22/91 and consisting of 32 pages: General Fund $214,745.47, C.D.B.G.
$6,060.00, Communications $1,343.57, Art Center $10,185.63, Capital Fund $6,989.62,
Swimming Pool Fund $25.00, Golf Course Fund $8,713.85, Recreation Center Fund
$8,230.17, Gun Range Fund $581.74, Edinborough Park $18,964.49, Utility Fund
$9,148.19, Liquor Dispensary Fund $88,029.63, Construction Fund $662,232.53, IW
Bond Redemption #2 $853.85, TOTAL $1,036,103.74; and for confirmation of payment of
the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated 12/31/90 and
consisting of 18 pages: General Fund $579,348.96, Communications $13,657.73, Art
Center $1,344.20, Swimming Pool Fund $116.75, Golf Course Fund $6,816.50, Recreation
Center Fund $11,484.19, Gun Range Fund $408.54, Edinborough Park $9,129.47, Utility
Fund $26,404.08, Storm Sever Utility $489.07, Liquor Dispensary Fund $314,216.50,
Construction Fund $2,637.50, TOTAL $966,053.49.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes.
Motion was made by Member Kelly and was seconded by Member Smith to
I
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Richards declared the
meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M. -&d%u
City Clerk