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HINUTES
OF THE SPECIAL HEXTING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL HEIS AT CITP HBI;L
OCTOBER 21, 1991
A closed Council Meeting was held on October 21, 1991, at 6:30 P.M. for the
purpose of discussing potential litigation relating to the growth of crown .
vetch on property at 4404 West 58th Street. P
In attendance were Members Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith and Mayor Richards.
Staff members present were Manager Rosland, Attorney Erickson, Park and
Recreation Director Kojetin and Clerk Daehn.
Attorney Erickson advised the Council that the City's search to find an expert
willing to opine that the crown vetch is a "rank growth of vegetation" or a
"nuisance" was unsuccessful. Without that support the City would probably not
succeed if litigation were instigated against the property owner, Ms. Lindgren
As an alternative to court action, the City may want to consider amending
Ordinance No. 1031 to define "rank growth of vegetation" with sufficient
definiteness and/or change the height limitation. Attorney Erickson informed
the Council that a one day workshop for municipal decision-makers interested
in the issue of lawn ordinances has been scheduled for November 7, 1991. The
goal is to define a draft ordinance for cities in the Twin Cities Metro Area.
The workshop may give the City additional ideas to resolve the crown vetch
issue without going to court.
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Following discussion on the issue, Member Rice made a motion that the City not
proceed under Ordinance No. 1031 with litigation relating to the growth of
crown vetch on property at 4404 West 58th Street, to direct staff to
participate in the workshop on November 7, 1991, and that the Mayor and
Manager communicate the City's intention to the affected neighbors.
was seconded by Member Kelly and was carried unanimously.
Motion
No other business was discussed and no other action was taken.
adjourned by Mayor Richards at 6:50 P.M.
Meeting was
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