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EDIN4 CITP COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HbIlL
FEBBuBap 3, 1992
OF THE BEGUIAR ?5ETIHG OF THE
ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Kelly, Paulus, Rice,
Richards.
CONSENT AGmA ITEMS APPROVED Motion was made by Member Smith
by Member Rice to approve and adopt the Council Consent Agenda
presented.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
Smith and Mayor II
and was seconded
items as
*BlINOTES OF REGULAR MJWTING OF JARUARY 21. 1992. APPROVED
Member Smith and was seconded by Member Rice to approve the Council minutes of
the regular meeting of January 21, 1992.
Motion was made by
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
REPORT PRESENTED ON DRAFT 1-494 EIS: RECOMMENDATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED 4/6/92
Engineer Hoffman introduced the following Minnesota Department of Transportation
(Mn/DOT) personnel: William Crawford, Metro Engineer; Jim Povich, Assistant
District Engineer; Craig Robinson, Project Manager for 1-494 Environmental Impact
Study (EIS); also Tony Hepplemann, BRW Consulting Engineer; Larry Laukka, IMPROVE
1-494 (private sector) and Connie Kozlak, Metropolitan Council transportation
staff.
April, 1992.
He stated that a public hearing on the draft EIS has been scheduled for
The primary issues for Edina would be: 1) loss of access at the I-494/169
interchange (old County Road 18) and its relationship to the East Bush Lake/I-494
interchange alternatives, and 2) impact on surrounding properties at Highway
lOO/I-494 interchange. The major change would be construction of a full access
interchange at East Bush Lake (eastbound/westbound) to provide access to Edina's
interchange center at W. 77th Street/TH 100 where current traffic over loads.
Presentation bv Consultant Tony Hepplemann, BRW consultant and project manager
for reconstruction of 1-494, explained that the project runs from 1-394 on the
north and west through Eden Prairie to the Minnesota River on the east,
approximately 18 miles.
capacity deficiencies, provide additional capacity for anticipated future demand
and to address safety problems that currently exist in the 1-494 corridor.
number of trips in the corridor are projected to increase approximately 45% by
year 2010 (corridor design target year).
3 million vehicle trips in the corridor with a projected 4.56 million by 2010.
Other elements that the project will address are:
The purpose of the project is to address current
The
Currently there are approximately
1. Physical design - a number of locations have substandard geometric
alignment.
2. Shoulders - four feet wide where a twelve foot width is desirable.
3. Bridges - less than the desired clearance between the bridge bottom and
the pavement.
4. Ramp spacing - existing spacing between on and off ramps has caused
congestion and accidents.
5. Drainage - a number of locations have standing water after heavy rainfall.
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Alternatives considered but dropped early in the process:
1. New facility/new location - would require significant right of way
acquisition.
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2.
3. Access at Excelsior Boulevard or other locations.
Light rail transit - would not make enough difference in corridor demand.
Alternatives being studied:
1. No build - maintain status quo with some maintenance improvements.
2. Transportation system management - ramp metering, HOV bypass lanes and
3. Build alternatives - (i) widen mainline to provide additional lanes,
signal timing at intersections.
and (ii) upgrade interchanges.
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Build Alternatives:
1. Add one lane in each direction on 1-494 mainline.
A. HOV lane, or
B. general purpose lane.
A. HOV lane and general purpose lane, or
B. two general purpose lanes.
2. Add two lanes in each direction on 1-494 mainline.
Under the build alternatives, significant upgrading would be necessary to provide
full access at these interchanges: East Bush Lake Road, West 77th Street/TH 100,
France Avenue, and Normandale/84th Street. It would not be possible to access I-
494 at East Bush Lake Road and then to go north or south at TH 100/Normandale
Boulevard.
Lake Road.
Normandale as well as east/west on 1-494.
considered for the interchanges at East Bush Lake and at West 77th Street. In
addition, the City of Bloomington is considering a bridge across 1-494 at Nord
Avenue that would tie the south side of 1-494 to the north side to provide an
alternative access other than at France Avenue, TH 100 and East Bush Lake Road.
Another alternative is the possibility of a loop in the southeast quadrant of
East Bush Lake Road/I-494 because of the So0 Line Railroad which runs just to the
west. Current MnDOT policy prohibits an at-grade railroad crossing of a
entrance/exit ramp from a freeway because of potential backup traffic onto the
ramp/freeway if a train is passing. Another reason for the loop instead of a
direct ramp is because the land in the southwest quadrant is parkland and was
purchased with federal funds. Policy states that the land cannot be used for
transportation purposes if there are other alternatives available.
alternative there would still be a ramp crossing the railroad. In order to
provide full access without crossing the railroad, a further alternative is being
considered that would provide loops in both quadrants. However, this would
eliminate substantial office space and some parkland adding to the right of way
acquisition cost.
Similarily, it would not be possible to get from TH 100 to East Bush
At West 77th Street, that access would allow vehicles to go south on
Several alternatives are being
Under this
At West 77th Street/TH 100 several options are being considered to bring the
existing loops up to current design standards as to radius.
mean the taking of several homes along the east side of TH 100 as well as several
office buildings, a gas station and restaurant along the west side. An
alternative to a loop for northbound TH 100 to West 77th Street would be a direct
ramp which would avoid the taking of homes east of TH 100.
To do that it would
At TH 169/I-494 major improvements are being considered.
is a diamond interchange with frontage roads that serve the businesses
immediately adjacent to the freeway.
intersections on TH 169 and provide for direct movements.
existing access to the local businesses will be eliminated and be replaced by a
ramp that exits onto Washington Avenue which will be tied to Prairie Center to
the west by a frontage road.
Highwood Drive.
The current interchange
The goal is to eliminate those
In doing that, the
Further, ramps are being considered to the south at
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Graphics illustrating the following alternatives were presented:
Draft EIS Fimre 3.11 - T.H. 100/Normandale Blvd. (C.S.A.H. 34) Interchange Area
(Subalternative 2 Option)
Partial directional with loops at T.H. 100
Diamond with loop or folded diamond at E. Bush Lake Road
Folded diamond or diamond with loop at W. 77th Street
Reconstruct France Avenue
84th Street/Normandale Boulevard at-grade
Draft EIS Fimtre 3.10 - T.H. 100/Normandale Boulevard Interchange Area
(Subalternative 1 Option)
Semi-directional with loops at T.H. 100
Single point diamond at East Bush Lake Road
Minimum improvement at W. 77th Street
Reconstruct France Avenue interchange
84th Streetflormandale Boulevard at-grade
Draft EIS Fimtre 3.9 - TH 5/212 - TH 169/C.S.A.H. 18 Interchange Area
(Subalternatives 1A and 1B)
Split diamond between Prairie Center Drive and Washington Avenue
Full access at East Bush Lake Road
Beneficial Environment Imuacts
With addition of one lane in each direction, ramp meters and HOV lanes:
the 45% increase in vehicle demand, will reduce congestion on local streets, will
provide 60% better travel time.
Safety - Will reduce the average accident rate, 15% fewer accidents
predicted on 1-494 and 20% fewer accidents in the corridor.
Air Quality - 43% reduction in carbon monoxide emissions in the corridor.
Drainage - Would upgrade the storm drainage system and eliminate periodic
1. Level of service - Level of service "D" on the mainline, will accommodate
2.
3.
4. Energy - 8% less energy used.
5.
flooding of low spots on 1-494.
Nevative Environment Imuacts
to 290 households (0 to 9 Edina households) and would displace 80 to 158
businesses affecting 2,200 to 3,200 workers (0-45 businesses in Edina affecting
0-300 employees).
million ($0.0 to $0.9 million in Edina).
Parks and wetlands - Will impact seven of the parks abutting the project.
Will also impact numerous wetlands and the Nine Mile Creek floodplain.
a sliver of Braemar Park may be needed for the widening of TH 169 and a ponding
location is being considered in the northwest quadrant at TH 169/I-494.
the grade on East Bush Lake Road will need to be raised seven feet.
increase noise.
1. Right of way acquisition - Would result in residential displacement of 270
2. Reduction in tax revenues - Estimated at between $2.2 million and $3.9
3.
In Edina
Also,
4. Construction - Will reduce capacity on segments under construction and
Proiect Costs - For adding one lane would be between $540 and $610 million; for
two lanes costs would be between $580 and $650 million.
right of way would be between $140 and $165 million.
Proiect Schedule - Proposed schedule as follows: Draft
Hearing - April 1992; Final EIS - November 1992; Record
Highway Administration - May 1993; First Construction -
Larry Laukka, IMPROVE 494 (private sector participant),
Costs for acquisition of
EIS - March 1992; Public
of Decision from Federal
1997 (pending funding).
explained that his
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involvement began after the 1984-85 corridor study was completed to deal with new
issues related to highway improvement (travel demand management, land use
equations, etc.) The Metropolitan Council asked for a group to be formed
(IMPROVE 494) to look at these issues, to help fund an environmental impact study
and to look at ways to energize the system.
would be a key issue, and the group began to look at that, as it appeared that
, historical methods of funding these kinds of improvements have evaporated.
IMPROVE 494 believes local government and the private sector should be involved
in the question of funding the project. A significant factor is the present 20-
30% vacant office space on the 1-494 Corridor which, if filled, would quickly
compound the impact on 1-494. There is a lot of land yet to be developed between
Highway 7 and the airport which, if developed as office or warehouse, would
further exacerbate the problem.
It became obviously that funding I
IMPROVE 494 began to look at ways to deal with traffic congestion in the interim
until the system is expanded and the buzz word became "travel demand management"
IMPROVE 494 then worked with the public sector to put more people in less
vehicles in the corridor in an attempt to put less demand on the system.
a good bus system and the penchant for doubling up in vehicles the outlook is
rather gloomy for travel demand management. There is little recourse except for
traffic to back up into the public community streets in the five corridor cities
and political life will become more difficult.
Lacking
In summary, Mr. Laukka said that in four years on the IMPROVE 494 committee he
had not seen much enthusiastic support from the five cities Joint Powers
Organization to deal with this issue except in the area of generating the plans
and specifications, i.e. building the system.
interest by the public sector and no political incentive to begin to deal with
the tough question of what to do when real congestion backs up onto city streets.
Mr. Laukka encouraged the Council Members to take political initiative and
leadership to deal with the issue. If the 1-494 system is to be improved, some
of the funding will be laid on local government and the local tax base.
There has been very little
Council Comment/Action
Engineer Hoffman commented that the report on the Draft EIS was to inform the
Council of the issues so that staff could receive direction on preparing a
Council position for the EIS public hearing in April 1992.
options at West 77th Street/TH 100, Mayor Richards asked how the
and businesses would be approached. Engineer Hoffman suggested they be made
aware of the public hearing in April 1992 and the potential taking of those
properties. Further, Edina will have a chance to approve layouts and take a
position before construction.
With regard to the
impacted homes
Bill Crawford, MnDOT Metro Engineer, clarified that state law requires MnDOT must
have city council approval for any layout that takes right of way, changes access
or grade.
Transportation to appeal a disputed layout to the Metropolitan Council who would
mediate the issue.
Mr. Crawford explained that metering increases freeway capacity, cuts accidents
in half and increases transit ridership.
streets. In the next 10 to 15 years all mainlines will be metered to level out
the traffic.
In cases of dispute, the law would allow the Commissioner of
In response to Member Rice's questions on ramp metering,
It also backs up traffic onto local
Member Smith asked why the corridor traffic is not deflected further south. Jim
Povich, MnDOT Assistant District Engineer, explained that a second ring concept
is inconsistent with regional policy and no project would move forward without a
consensus of the regional agencies.
freeway expansion for 20 years in the first ring.
continue to keep developing the urban sprawl is very costly as far as not only
There is adequate vacant property for
Studies have shown that to
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the transportation facilities that are required but sewer/water, police, and
other services as well.
show a modest population growth.
that can manage the problems perceived.
Projections for the next 20 years for the Twin Cities
Plans such as presented for 1-494 are plans
In response to questions from the audience, Mayor Richards gave background
information on the Council's involvement to date in the 1-494 project in an
effort to work with the other corridor cities to obtain gas tax funds for the
1-494 corridor.
various options that have been presented in the draft EIS, staff develop specific
recommendations pertaining to Edina.
He suggested that, to assist the Council in considering the
Member Kelly made a motion directing staff to reviev further the options in the
draft 1-494 EIS affecting the Ciw of Edina, specifically the 77th Street/TH 100
interchange and related alternatives, and to present recommendations at the
April 6, 1992 Council meeting.
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
REPORT PRESEXWED ON TRACY AVENUE !l!RAFFIC STUDY Engineer Hoffman recalled that
the Council reviewed a traffic study on Tracy Avenue from West 66th Street to
West 70th Street at its December 16, 1991 meeting.
to send out notices to the affected residents for a public hearing on the issue.
Approximately 400 homeowners received notice and an abbreviated version of the
report.
residents opposed to any traffic diversion and from 17 in favor.
Council then directed staff
Written response in petition or letter form were received from 129
Presentation bv Consultant
Dennis Eyler, Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch Consulting Engineers, explained that, as
requested by the City, they had completed a traffic study and analysis of the
Tracy Avenue neighborhood.
amount of "through" traffic cutting through the neighborhood.
bounded on the north and east by Nine Mile Creek, on the south by West 70th
Street, and on the west by Valley View Road and Antrim Road.
The study was ordered in response to concerns for the
The study area was
City staff has previously documented that there was a significant amount of
"through" traffic using Tracy Avenue as a short cut through the subject
neighborhood.
between the Crosstown Highway/Tracy Avenue interchange and the Edina Industrial
Park was reasonable and that it was primarily due to the congestion and delay
that exists on the Crosstown Highway and Highway 100.
The staff's conclusion that this traffic was primarily travelling
Based on a cordon count of the neighborhood by the City in October, 1991, 5770
vehicles were entering or exiting the neighborhood daily. The estimated 320
homes within the neighborhood generated about 3200 daily vehicle trips. The
difference of 2570 trips per day is significant. There is "through" traffic on
other neighborhood streets such as Limerick, Hillside Lane, Galway and Brook
Drive.
It was assumed that no improvements could be easily implemented within the near
future to improve the operation of the Crosstown Highway or Highway 100.
Therefore, "through" traffic would need to be diverted from the neighborhood
streets to collecEor streets serving the area, i.e. Valley View Road, Antrim Road
and West 70th Street.
Possible Alternatives: I
1.
2.
Alternating pattern of STOP signs on streets with a significant amount of
"through1' traffic. Poor STOP sign compliance should be expected.
A series of multi-way STOPS along Tracy Avenue from West 66th Street to
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West 70th Street.
Improving the collector streets by changing the geometrics at the
intersections of Valley View Road/Antrim Road and Antrim Roadpest 70th
Street.
Installing various patterns of traffic diverters within the neighborhood.
Closing Tracy Avenue between West 66th Street and Hillside Circle, and
between Brook Drive and McGuire Road, and closing the intersection of Brook
Drive and Hillside Lane.
Poor STOP sign compliance should be expected.
3.
4.
5.
Two of the identified alternative actions tested would be effective in diverting
the "through" traffic from the neighborhood streets to the collector streets.
Both of these involve installation of traffic diverters within the neighborhood.
Significant changes in neighborhood travel patterns would result.
Both traffic diverter patterns virtually cut the neighborhood in two. Pattern B
cuts the neighborhood in half at West 68th Street allowing no movement between
the north and south halves.
from northeast to southwest and allows no movement between the southeast and
northwest halves.
at $10,000 per intersection or $40,000 for Pattern B and $30,000 for Pattern D.
Pattern D cuts the neighborhood in half diagonally
The cost to construct permanent traffic diverters is estimated
Should the City wish to implement a neighborhood traffic improvement project for
the study area it is recommended that Traffic Diverter Pattern D be selected.
Diverters would be constructed at W. 66th/Hillside, W. 68th/Galway and Brook
Drive/Tracy Avenue.
patterns and costs for permanent diverters it is recommended that the plan be
implemented on a temporary/trial basis and monitored.
be helpful on the collector streets and approaches to the neighborhood.
Experience shows that once diverters are installed and the "through" traffic
problem is no longer present, all that remains are the diverters which continue
to be an inconvenience. After time, the neighborhood requests removal.
A further consideration would be an increase in emergency response time with the
installation of diverters.
Due to the significant change in the residents' travel
Advance signing would also
Public Comment: Speaking in opposition to the implementing of traffic diverters
in the area were: Del Smith, 5613 Brook Drive; A1 Wise, 6713 Galway Drive; Mike
Macken, 5700 Brook Drive; A1 Wise, 6713 Galway Drive; Ambrose Zeller, 6812 Antrim
Road; Jeannette Hansen, 5704 Brook Drive; Karl Leupold, 6708 Limerick Lane; Jeff
Cauble, 5700 Lois Lane; Candice Rishavy, 5817 McGuire Road; Bob Harter, 5504
Hillside Court; Dennis Johnson, 6700 Cahill Road; Lora Gitzen, 6901 Antrim;
Mary Lilja, 5809 McGuire Road; Tom Donnelly, 5712 Creek Valley Road; Mark
Brunsvold, 5713 Brook Drive; Hugh Sweeney, 6809 Hillside Lane; Mary Wenborg, 5801
Creek Valley Road; Jan Bordonaro, 6009 Birchcrest Drive; Gordon Nelson, 6712
Hillside Lane; Dick Weinrib, 5612 W. 66th Street; Ron Counton, 5609 Hillside
Court; and Leander Lippert, 6600 Limerick Lane.
Speaking in favor of doing something to make Tracy Avenue a safe street were:
Janet Borgeson, 6709 Tracy Avenue; John and Jill Dushinske, 6621 Tracy Avenue;
Mr. Frankfort, 6613 Tracy Avenue; Todd Johnson, 6705 Tracy Avenue; and Kristin
Johnson, 6721 Tracy Avenue.
Engineer Hoffman explained that 20% of roadways in Edina are collector streets.
These roadways move traffic out of neighborhoods to busier streets and were
designated as collector streets previous to 1973.
metropolitan area has main components, e.g., freeway, arterial, collector and
local streets.
The highway system in a
Council Comment/Action
Mayor Richards concluded that the six major issues were: 1) signage (directional
or instructional), 2) signage (control/enforcement), 3) speed control
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(monitoring/enforcement), 4) diverters, 5) sidewalks, and 6) issues of traffic
from other areas. i.e. traffic off Highway 100, Crosstown and the Industrial
Park.
the following: 1) signage, 2) stop signs/traffic lights, and 3) sidewalks.
Member Paulus made a motion to continue action to March 2, 1992, and to direct
staff to bring back further information and specific proposals on signage, stop
signs/traffic lights, and sidewalk cost estimates for the Racy Avenue area.
Motion was seconded by Member Rice.
Following discussion of each issue the Council agreed to further consider
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
FINAL PIAT APPROVED FOR PETW ANDREA ADDITION Planner Larsen indicated that
preliminary plat approval was granted for the Peter Andrea Addition (6966 Valley
View Road) on December 16, 1991, for a three lot (2 new) plat. The proponents
have now presented the final plat for Council approval.
remain the same as those given preliminary approval. Planner Larsen said the
development agreement is similar to that for the Jyland Whitney Addition, and
covers tree removal, retaining walls and erosion control protection. Staff would
recommend final plat approval subject to: 1) Subdivision dedication based on an
unimproved land value of $300,000.00, and 2) Execution and recording of the
Development Agreement.
Lot sizes and dimensions
Planner Larsen stated that comments have been received from the attorney for
Daniel Spiegel whose property is immediately south of the subject plat. The
comments have been reviewed by staff and the City Attorney and staff would
continue to recommend the development agreement prepared by the City Attorney.
Jane Kuhar, attorney for Peter Andrea, Inc., indicated that she had received and
reviewed the proposed developer's agreement and found it acceptable.
George Borer, attorney for Daniel Spiegel, explained that while the proposed
development agreement is similar to that for the Jyland-Whitney Addition, it is
Mr. Spiegel's desire to preserve the site and to minimize impact on the
neighborhood.
would happen.
as drainage, grading and driveways. In addition, the Building Official and the
City Planner would conduct their normal reviews.
Mr. Borer said his client would like some assurance that this
Engineer Hoffman said he would do his normal review on issues such
Daniel Spiegel, 7104 Valley View Road, reiterated his concerns for the proposed
plat based upon his observations of the development of the Jyland-Whitney
Addition. No further comment or objection was heard.
Member Paulus made a motion for adoption of the folloving resolution, subject to:
1) Subdivision dedication fee of $24,000.00 and 2) Execution and recording of the
Development Agreement as presented:
RESOUJTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT
FOR PETER ANDREA ADDITION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that that
certain plat entitled, "PETEB AND- ADDITION", platted by Claire E. Peper, a
single person and owner and proprietor, and presented at the regular meeting of
the City Council February 3, 1992, be and is hereby granted final plat approval.
Motion was seconded by Member Rice.
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Resolution adopted.
*HEARING DATE OF 2/18/92 SET FOR PLANNING HA!I'TEEE Motion vas made by Member
Smith and was seconded by Member Rice setting February 18, 1992, as hearing date
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for the following Planning matters:
1) Rezoning and Ut Division - Lots 3 and 4, Block 1, Indian Hills 3rd Addition
2) Final Rezoning and Final Plat Appruval - Parkwood Knolls 23rd Addition
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
*PUBLIC HEARING ON AILLEY VACATION BETWEEN 5411 ZENITH AV AND 5408 YORK AV
CONTIN[TED INDEFINITELY As requested by the petitioner, motion was made by Member
Smith and seconded by Member Rice to continue indefinitely the public hearing on
the request for alley vacation between 5411 Zenith Avenue and 5408 York Avenue.
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Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
SECOND REBDING GRANTED: ORDINANCE NO. 142-A2 (TO INCREASE AMOUNT OF CONTINUING
BOND) ADOPTED
and moved adoption as follows:
Member Smith introduced Ordinance No. 142-A2 for Second Reading
ORDINANCE NO. 142-A2
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF TBE CONTINUING BOND
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 142
THE CITY COUNCIL OF TBE CITY OF ED=, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
amended to read as follows:
Section 1. The first paragraph of Sec. 3 of Ordinance No. 142 is hereby
"Sec. 3. Bonds. Unless exempt by state law, every applicant for (i) a
license registration for the carrying on within the City of the business of
plumbing, water softener installing, well drilling or building moving, or
(ii) a license pursuant to Ordinance Nos. 429, Part 1 (Oil Burner
Installer), 429, Part 2 (Stoker Installer), 429, Part 3 (Steam and Hot
Water Heating Installer), 429, Part 4 (Warm Air Heating and Air
Conditioning Installer), 429, Part 5 (Refrigeration Installer), 431, Part 4
(Gas Fitter) and 1302 (Scavenger) shall file with such application a bond
that is valid and in force and effect in the penal sum of at least
$5,000.00, with a corporate surety approved by the City Manager, which bond
shall be conditioned that the applicant, as to all material and equipment
furnished, and as to all business carried on or all work done, commenced or
performed during the term of the license, license registration or renewal
thereof shall :
Sec. 2.
.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately up-
passage and publication.
ATTEST : " Mayor
City Clerk
Motion was seconded by Member Rice.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Ordinance adopted.
*BID AWARDED FOR FAIRWAY AERATOR Motion was made by Member Smith and vas
seconded by Member Rice foi award of bid for one fairway aerator to sole bidder,
Cushman Motor Company, Inc., at $17,368.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR 16 FOOT TRACTOR ROTARY Morn Motion was made by Member Smith
and was seconded by Member Rice for award of bid for a 16 foot tractor rotary
mower to sole bidder, H!l!I Distributing Co., at $48,203.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
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*BID AWARDED FOR GOW COURSE SAND RAKE Motion was made by Member Smith and was
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seconded by Member Rice for avard of bid for golf
lov bidder, Hl'I Distributing Company at $6,469.00
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
course sand rake to recommended
with trade-in.
*BID AWARDED FOR USED HYDRAULIC ARTICUIATED GRADER Motion vas made by Member
Smith and was seconded by Member Rice for avard of bid for a used hydraulic
articulated motor grader to recommended louest true bidder, Hidvest Machinery, at
$76,400.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOB TRAFFIC PAINT
by Member Rice for award of bid for traffic paint
Motion was made by Member Smith and was seconded
gallons yellov) to recommended lov bidder, Gear
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
(200 gallons white and 770
Dynamics, Inc. at $6,332.70.
*AWARD OF BID ON SEWER JET CONTINUED TO 02/18/92
and vas seconded by Member Rice to continue avard
February 18, 1992.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
Motion vas made by Member Smith
of bid for a sewer jet to
(Member Kelly left the meeting temporarily at 10:16 P.M.)
RESOLUTION ADOPTED RETATING TO TAX FORFEITED LAND (PIN 06-116-21-21-0005>
HENNEPIN COUNTY LIST 773-NC2
21, 1992 meeting, staff had sent a letter to 93 homeowners in the Viking Hills
neighborhood and on Gleason Court as directed by the Council.
whether the neighbors had an interest in acquiring the tax forfeited land on
Vernon Court (PIN 06-116-21-21-0005) by paying off the special assessments levied
against the property. Twenty-six residents (28%) responded. None of the
property owners who returned the survey had an interest in acquiring the
property.
Planner Larsen explained that following the January
The letter asked
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Member Smith introduced the following Resolution and moved its approval:
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Edina has received from the County of
Hennepin a list of lands in said municipality which became the property of the
State of Minnesota for non-payment of property taxes, which said list vas
received on December 13, 1991, Non-Conserwtion List 773-NC: and
VHEaEBS, the parcel in said list identified as PIEIS Ho. 06-116-21-21-0005 has
heretofore been classified by the Board of County Commissioners of Hennepin
Counq, Minnesota, as non-consenration land the sale thereof has heretofore been
authorized by said Board of County Commissioners;
HOU, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Council, acting pursuant to
Minnesota Statute 282, that the said classification by the Board of County
Commissioners for said parcel of land be and the same is hereby approved, and
that the sale of said parcel of land by public auction be and the same is hereby
approved ;
BE I!t p[JBTHEB RESOLVED, by said City Council that it hereby certifies that no nev
special assessments have been levied or are pending since the forfeiture.
ADOPTED this 3rd day of February, 1992.
Motion was seconded by Member Rice.
RESOLuTIOl!T
Ayes: Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
(Member Kelly re-entered the meeting at 10:28 P.M.)
APPOmS MADE TO ADVISORY BOARDS/COHHISSIONS/CO~S
presented a list of recommended appointments to advisory boards and commissions
for terms expiring on February 1, 1992.
Mayor Richards
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Member Rice made a motion for consent of the Mayor's appointment of individuals
to advisory boards/commissions/committees as follows:
Art Center Committee (3 year term to 2/1/95)
Arthur Dickey, Susan Kelm, DeLores Paul
Board of Almeals and Adiustments
Donald Patton
Buildinp Construction ADpealS Board
Quentin Collins, Eugene Palmer
Communitv Develomnent and Planninp Commission
David Byron, Robert Hale, Gordon Johnson
Community Health Services Advisory Committee
David Bosenblatt, Sally Tang
Edina Park Board
James Fee, Andrew Herring, William Lord
Edina Recycling Commission (2 year term to 2/1/94)
William Brauer, Jr., Ardythe Buerosse, Bobert Reid
Heritage Preservation Board
Marilyn Curtis, Garold Nyberg
Human Relations Commission
Nancy Atchison (S), John Crist (C), Phyllis Kohler (S)
(School Board reappointment approved of Atchison, Kohler)
(3 year term to 2/1/95)
(3 year term to 2/1/95)
(3 year term to 2/1/95)
(2 year term to 2/1/94)
(3 year term to 2/1/95)
(2 year term to 2/1/94)
(3 year term to 2/1/95)
Motion was seconded by Member Smith.
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
*ASSISTANT WEED INSPECTOR APPOINTED
seconded by Member Rice appointing Lowell McCarthy as the Assistant Weed
Inspector for 1992.
Motion was made by Member Smith and vas
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
*RESOLUTION ADOPTED CEANGING LOCATION OF POLT.,ING PLACES IN PRECINCT NO. 16 AND 13
Member Smith introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota that the
polling place for Precinct No. 16 be changed to Cornelia School, 7000 Cornelia
Drive;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the polling place for Precinct No. 13 be changed to
Centennial Lakes Park Centrum, 7499 France Avenue South. Member Rice seconded
the motion.
RESOLUTION
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
CONDUCT AT ARNOLD'S HOT ROXX MUSIC CAFE REPORTED A Bloomington resident,
identified only as Mary, told the Council that she is the parent of two daughters
ages 14 and 12. The older daughter has been attending dances at Arnold's Hot
Roxx Music Cafe, 5125 Industrial Boulevard, over the past months when she was
only 13. Mary said she had recently discovered that the age limit for admission
was 15 years or older.
observe activity and had confronted the owner about not carding her daughter for
age.
girls smoking a joint outside at the front door.
daughters to attend dances at Arnold's Hot Roxx because the owner is a profiteer
and is only interested in making money.
Council know what she'had experienced and observed.
She reported that she had gone to the parking lot to
While outside she had witnessed boys getting beer out of a car trunk and
She said she will not allow her
She said she felt compelled to let the
*CLAIMS PAID Motion was made by Member Smith and was seconded by Member Rice to
approve payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register
dated February 3, 1992, and consisting of 29 pages:
Communications $1,992.68; Art Center $15,414.38; Capital Fund $721.00; Swimming
General Fund $127,485.36;
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Pool Fund $129,573.89; Golf Course Fund $70,615.26; Recreation Center Fund
$2,558.08; Gun Range Fund $21.94; Edinborough Park $22,313.16; Utility Fund
$276,236.33; Storm Sever Utili- $444.04; Liquor Dispensary Fund $47,790.09;
TOTAL $695,166.21.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Richards declared
the meeting adjourned at 11:OO P.M.
2/18/92
building on the lot on which it is located.
R-1 and R-2 Districts Dish Restrictions:
cross-sectional area or more than six feet in height require a permit and shall:
Dishes greater than nine square feet in
1.
2.
3.
4.
Not be located on the roof or exterior wall of principal or accessory
building.
Be located only in rear yards.
Not exceed 12 feet in height, measured from the ground elevation at the
base to the highest point of the dish.
Not be located closer to the allowed buildable area of a principal building
on any adjacent lot than it is to the principal building on the lot on
which the dish is located.
All Other Districts: Dish Restrictions: (Includes industrial, office, commercial
and multi-family residential zones.)
1. Ground or roof mounted dishes shall have a height of no more than 18 feet
as measured from the ground or point at which the antenna is mounted to the
roof to the highest point of the antenna.
(Current ordinance standards: 26 feet.)
No part of any dish shall be constructed or maintained, at any time, within
the setback area of a principal building or structure that is required by
the Zoning District in which the dish is located.
principal building on any adjacent lot than it is to the principal building
on the lot on which the dish is located.
2.
3. Dishes shall not be located closer to the allowed buildable area of a
All Other Districts (exceDt R-1 & R-2): Antennas, Towers. and Towers with Antenna
Restrictions :
1. Antennas, towers and towers with antennas - shall not exceed 75 feet in
height as measured from the ground or base of the tower or antenna
whichever is lower to the highest point of the antenna or tower with
antenna.
2. Ground mounted antennas, towers and towers with antennas - shall provide a
the following minimum distance between the antenna in excess of 50 feet in
height to the nearest lot line of a lot in the R-1 and R-2 District used
for residential purposes.
overall height of tower and antenna in feet.
measured from the base of the antenna to the top of the highest point of
the antenna.
No part of any antenna, tower or tower with antenna shall be constructed or
maintained, at any time within any setback area of'a principal building or
structure required by the zoning district in which the antenna, tower or
tower with antenna is located.
Antennas, towers and towers with antennas shall not be located closer to
the allowed buildable area of a principal building on any adjacent lot than
it is to the principal building on the lot on which the antenna, tower or
tower with antenna is located.
Minimum distance in feet - 20(h-50) + 50 =
3. Roof mounted antennas - shall have a height of no more than 18 feet
4.
5.
Member Paulus said she was concerned that antennas installed on commercial
properties would impact adjacent residential properties. Also, if proximity to
the airport would be a problem. Planner Larsen responded that residential
properties could be impacted as there is no special provision built into the
ordinance to address the issue. Additionally, FAA regulations for antenna height
kick-in well over the height that Edina allows.
Member Smith asked what would happen to existing antennas.
indicated that existing antennas that do not conform to the new standards would
become non-conforming but could continue to be operated for as long as they
Planner Larsen
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remained in good condition.
to the new standards.
amounted to 50% or more of its value, the new antenna would have to conform.
Member Rice asked about the composition of towers, maximum size of dish antennas,
and maximum height for roof mounted antennas in the commercial district. Planner
Larsen said towers could not be made of wood, must be of non-corrosive material,
and must meet building code tests for strength to withstand wind.
the height restriction for dish antennas from 15 feet to 12 feet it would allow
for a 10 foot diameter dish.
18 feet from the point the antenna is attached to the roof to the highest portion
of the antenna regardless of building height.
like more information as to FCC regulations.
When replaced the new antenna would have to conform
If damaged or destroyed to the extent that repairs
I
By reducing
For roof mounted antennas the height limitation is
Member Rice added that he would
Member Smith expressed concern about what control the City would have regarding
antennas on buildings that have already been granted a height variance. Planner
Larsen answered that the City can legally apply conditions to a variance. If
there was a concern in that situation that could be made a condition to granting
the variance.
Public Comment: Jack Falker, 5716 View Lane, said that he has been an amateur
radio operator for 38 years, is one of some 200 operators in Edina and
represented 15 other resident amateur radio operators where were present.
have found the existing antenna ordinance well written and well administered by
the Building Official. The re-write of the ordinance would be more restrictive
and they asked to be allowed to give input in the draft ordinance as they did
when the existing ordinance was written in 1971.
They
I Bill Dean, 6604 Galway Drive and owner of a business at 7322 Ohms Lane, informed
Council that he also has been an amateur radio operator for almost 38 years. He
said he was concerned about the reduction in height limitation on commercial
buildings.
particularly an amateur radio antenna.
being the best, but optimum heights equalling effective and optimum
communications.
to federal regulations which require that local ordinances do not restrict
amateur radio communication.
process before the proposed ordinance is passed.
state legislature, Mr. Dean said the existing Edina antenna ordinance was used as
a model, both statewide and nationwide, and this may be a classic case of "if it
ain't broke don't fix it."
Height is a very definite part of the effectiveness of an antenna,
It is not a matter of the highest antenna
He questioned whether unduly height restrictions may run counter
He strongly urged Council to allow input into the
Referring to his years in the
Ray Voss, 5716 Benton Avenue, referenced his letter of February 10, 1992 and
asked for consideration of the views he had expressed therein.
Council Comment/Action
Discussion followed on the suggestions made for input from the amateur radio
operations before action is taken, the schedule of upcoming hearings on the Edina
Code, and the existing moratorium on construction of antennas and towers.
Planner Larsen commented that staff had been in contact with the three major
interest groups: amateur radio operators, installers of dishes who are not
present because they can live with the new rules, and cellular installations who
have indicated they will not object to new requirements. He said input from the
amateur radio operators and this item could be on the Council agenda for March 2,
1992. Member Paulus voiced concern that the general public would not be aware-of
the discussions and said this proposed ordinance should be considered as part of
the published schedule of public hearings on the Edina code.
Member Paulns made a motion to continue the matter of the amenbent to Ordinance